abbey delray - News - The Coastal Star2024-03-29T10:04:48Zhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/abbey+delrayBusiness Spotlight: DAR salutes female veterans with a day of beautyhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/business-spotlight-dar-salutes-female-veterans-with-a-day-of-beau2017-11-29T18:01:08.000Z2017-11-29T18:01:08.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753085,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753085,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="7960753085?profile=original" /></a><em>The veterans enjoy lunch at 50 Ocean following a day at nSpa in Delray Beach. The 10 women were honored for their service by the Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. They also were recognized during the city’s Veterans Day ceremony and attended a lecture at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. <strong>Photo provided</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>By Christine Davis</strong></p>
<p> Ten female veterans were honored for their service — and treated to pampering beauty treatments and seaside dining — by the <strong>Henry Morrison Flagler Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution</strong>. The special attention provided for the women, with help from several local businesses, was the DAR’s way of celebrating Veterans Day this year.<br /> On Nov. 10, the women were treated to a day of beauty at nSpa at the Delray Beach Marriott, followed by lunch at 50 Ocean on A1A, just steps away from the hotel and across the street from the Atlantic Ocean.<br /> On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, they were recognized during a ceremony in Delray Beach presided over by Mayor Cary Glickstein. Following the ceremony, the women were taken to the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach for recognition and a lecture was given by curator Janel Trull.<br /> “We want our brave women veterans to know how much we appreciate them for their service to America,” said Marjorie Ferrer of the Henry Morrison Flagler DAR Chapter.<br /> The veterans clearly felt the love.<br /> “The thought of giving us a wonderful day of beauty treatments to celebrate our military service is more than we could ever ask for,” said U.S. Marine Sgt. Judith Kephart, a retired nurse. “The massages, manicures and pedicures were much appreciated. The ladies of the DAR really know what women enjoy to feel pampered and appreciated. We made new friends and we will never forget the special treatment.”<br /> Besides Kephart, honored veterans were Jennifer Hughes, Army (retired); Violet Galloway, Army enlisted veteran; Laquantis Morton, Army enlisted veteran; Yvette Avila, Army enlisted veteran; Eileen Torricelli, Army sergeant; Anna Torres, Navy enlisted veteran; Debra Carter, retired Navy nurse; Mary Anderson-Kokeel, Army enlisted veteran; and Tiffany Jackson, Army enlisted veteran.<br /> Businesses donating gifts to the project include nSpa, Sequin Jewelry, Spodak Dental and The Flower Market.<br /> <br /> Arielle Feinberg is now the spa and leisure director of <strong>Eau Spa</strong>. Previously, she served as general manager of Haven on the Lake, a mind-body wellness center in Columbia, Maryland. <br /> Throughout her career she has been a spa and fitness director at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa in Rancho Santa Fe, California; Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee; Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Singer Island, and The Bath Club in Miami. A certified master personal trainer, she also served as director of the U.S. Marshals Fitness Facility where she led training of U.S. marshals.<br /> <br /><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960752700,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960752700,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" width="100" alt="7960752700?profile=original" /></a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753464,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753464,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-right" width="100" alt="7960753464?profile=original" /></a> Douglas Elliman agents Zaicha Martell-Spodak and Gayle Clark were named to lead sales at <strong>3550 South Ocean</strong> condominiums in South Palm Beach. It’s a DDG development, and construction is expected to be completed early 2019. Each of the 30 two- and three-bedroom residences will have direct elevator access, entry foyers, balconies, direct water views and layouts ranging from 2,700 to over 3,000 square feet. Five penthouses, with ocean and Intracoastal Waterway views, will have rooftop terraces with plunge pools and outdoor kitchens. <br /> The design team includes Garcia Stromberg of Palm Beach, Kobi Karp Architecture of Miami and Champalimaud of New York. KAST Construction is the general contractor. The sales office is in Plaza del Mar at 205 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. For information call 232-2976, email sales@3550southocean.com, or visit <a href="http://www.3550southocean.com">www.3550southocean.com</a>. <br /> </p>
<p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753669,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753669,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-left" width="99" alt="7960753669?profile=original" /></a> Ocean Ridge resident Valerie Coz has moved from The Fite Group to <strong>Douglas Elliman</strong>’s Delray Beach office, joining as senior director of luxury sales, and bringing with her four listings totaling $5.5 million. Coz is a member of the Top Broker Forum, an industry organization of multimillion-dollar sales agents. Previously Coz co-founded SafferCoz Real Estate in Delray Beach.<br /> <br /><br /> <strong>Kaufman Lynn Construction</strong>, a construction management and general contracting company, has moved to new 23,298-square-foot headquarters at 3185 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach. Since establishing itself as part of the community in 1989 with a team of 10, Kaufman Lynn Construction has grown into a multimillion-dollar company, with 130 associates. <br /> <br /> <strong>Abbey Delray</strong> senior living community broke ground in November on a $36 million expansion and redevelopment project. The expansion will add 48 assisted-living apartments, 30 memory-support suites, a new dining venue and enlarged meeting spaces. <br /> Abbey Delray is at 2000 Lowson Blvd., Delray Beach.<br /> <br /> The old Beachway Therapy Center on North Federal Highway in Delray Beach is becoming the <strong>Delray Oasis Business Park</strong>. <br /> The .75-acre property contains five small buildings from five decades, said David Marulli, an owner. “They will be unified through the Mediterranean style of architecture,” he said.<br /> The renovated buildings will have barrel tile roofs, canopies and trellises. <br /> Marulli and partner Howard Dean, of Tarrytown, New York, found the property listing on the Loopnet.com site. They paid $1.59 million for the property in March 2016. Their first tenant was Loosen Up Massage.<br /> Twelve blocks north of Atlantic Avenue, Delray Oasis is a viable alternative to that high-rent district, Marulli said.<br /> The partners secured a $50,000 Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency grant in June to help with exterior upgrades of nearly $400,000, Marulli said. One tenant, the Family Yoga Zen Zone, received a $6,000 CRA rent-assistance grant.<br /> The complex is about 80 percent leased, with rents ranging between $35 and $50 a square foot, Marulli said.<br /> <br /> This year, <strong>Florida Redevelopment Association</strong> honored the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, city of Delray Beach and Delray Beach Community Land Trust for their Courtyards on 12th Workforce Housing Project partnership. <br /> The Courtyards on 12th project, consisting of six duplexes, adds to the city’s affordable housing stock. In 2012, the CRA, Delray Beach and Palm Beach County funded the beautification of SW 12th Avenue and two other streets, along with adjacent alleyways. <br /> They then acquired and renovated the first five duplexes in 2013, and partnered with Delray Beach Community Land Trust, a nonprofit that specializes in affordable housing. In 2016, the remaining duplex was purchased and renovated.<br /> <br /> The <strong>Boca Chamber</strong> celebrated its 65th annual gala in October at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. The event honored Ethel Isaacs Williams, who will serve a second term as chair of the board of directors during the coming year. Also, Jerry Fedele, president and CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and his leadership team were presented with the M.J. “Mike” Arts Award of Excellence, for the impact they’ve had on the Boca Raton community.<br /> <br /> Bring the children to see Santa, and visit Delray Beach’s “famous 100-foot Christmas tree,” which is brand new this year, says Stephanie Immelman, executive director of the <strong>Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative</strong>, which puts on the city’s holiday celebrations. <br /> Other holiday happenings throughout the month include The Holiday Boat Parade, the Holiday Parade, Screen on the Green, the Menorah Lighting, and the family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration in Old School Square Park from 5 to 9 p.m. with fireworks. <br /> Also, in partnership with nonprofits, donations can be dropped off at the Gingerbread House located next to the Christmas tree in Old School Square during December. For a list of local nonprofits participating, as well as a detailed schedule of events, visit <a href="http://www.100ftChristmasTree.com">www.100ftChristmasTree.com</a>.<br /> </p>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753869,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960753869,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="7960753869?profile=original" /></a><em>Delray Beach Fashion Week swim and surf show models pose near the railroad tracks for the 2017 event. The 2018 Fashion Week is scheduled for Jan. 24-28. Tickets are available online. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit two local charities. <strong>Photo provided</strong></em></p>
<p> <br /> VIP passes, priced at $160, for <strong>Delray Beach Fashion Week</strong>, Jan. 24-28, are available online. Ticket proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families and the Arts Garage’s educational programming for children. The event, created by the Downtown Development Authority and downtown merchants, highlights local designs and will take place throughout downtown Delray Beach. <br />Fashion Week sponsors include In the Grove Hair Studio, Glavidia Hair Studio, VUP Media, Victoria DeSilvio Group, Park View Realty, Che!!!, The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club, The Sandy Shoppe, Shear Luck Salon, Tipsy Salonbar. <br /> For information and to purchase tickets, visit <a href="http://www.DelrayFashionWeek.com">www.DelrayFashionWeek.com</a> or call 243-1077.<br /> </p>
<p><em> Send business news to Christine Davis at cdavis9797@gmail.com.</em></p></div>Paws Up for Pets: Robotic pets offer comfort for residents at Delray senior centerhttps://thecoastalstar.com/profiles/blogs/paws-up-for-pets-robotic-pets-offer-comfort-for-residents-at-delr2017-10-04T15:19:22.000Z2017-10-04T15:19:22.000ZThe Coastal Starhttps://thecoastalstar.com/members/TheCoastalStar<div><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}7960740879,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}7960740879,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" width="600" alt="7960740879?profile=original" /></a><em>Patricia Mendell comforts her mother, Margaret Mendell, who lies with robo-cat Butterscotch at Abbey Delray. Margaret Mendell turned 100 in June. <strong>Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>By Arden Moore</strong></p>
<p> Every day and in many ways, Butterscotch and Rusty demonstrate the healing power of pets toward residents, their visiting family members and staff at Abbey Delray. Even Hurricane Irma did not diminish the positive impact made by these robotic pets inside this Delray Beach senior living center.<br /> You read right: RoboPets. While they do not require being fed, taken for walks or having litter boxes scooped, Butterscotch and Rusty exhibit many behaviors that real cats and dogs do. On cue, they purr, bark, cuddle and even roll over.<br /> In fact, it’s easy to forget for a moment that they are not real pets. That’s because, like pets often do, they spark engagement and interaction from all who come in contact with them.<br /> And they seem to unlock fond memories of beloved pets from residents’ childhoods.<br /> “Having these RoboPets around makes you smile and relax,” says Lori Eisele, the life enrichment engagement lead at this center. “These RoboPets are easier for some of our residents in bed to hold and we don’t have to worry about these pets wiggling too much. The cat actually purrs, opens and closes its eyes and the dog wags his tail and makes a cute panting sound.”<br />These RoboPets, manufactured by Hasbro, represent a third way for residents to get their “fur fix.”<br /> In addition to real pets allowed in some private residences at senior communities as well as certified therapy pets who make weekly visits, the robotic animals are built to delight. Each RoboPet features built-in sensors that respond to motion and touch. These battery-operated pets sport realistic soft fur that beckons to be touched and petted. And yes, they also are programmed to take naps and even seek belly rubs.<br /> “It’s wonderful to see the smiles on the faces of residents as they interact with the robotic pets,” says Vicki Brown, Abbey Delray Health Center administrator. “They provide a little something extra to look forward to each day.”<br /> Lifespace Communities, which owns and operates Abbey Delray and 11 other such communities in seven states, purchased these robotic cats and dogs for six of their communities, including about 30 at Abbey Delray.<br /> Ann Walsh, Lifespace senior vice president of operations, says the robot animals made sense as an investment in residents’ well-being: “The impact the robotic pets have had on our residents has truly been remarkable. As crazy as it might sound, these little robo-dogs and robo-cats are changing lives.”<br /> In some cases, the RoboPets have aided in motivating some bedridden residents to resume eating healthy meals and engage in conversations with others again.<br /> “The first one I gave out was to a woman with end-stage cancer and her family was glad that she had this robo-cat for the last few days of her life,” recalls Eisele. “She knew it wasn’t real, but it was comforting to her.”<br /> Patricia and Andy Mendell agree. They first were introduced to a robo-cat presented to their mother, Margaret Mendell, during her 100th birthday celebration at Abbey Delray on June 20.<br /> “People were coming into the party room just to see this robo-cat,” says Patricia Mendell, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist in New York who is now having RoboPets available in her practice. <br /> Although his mom is bedridden, Andy Mendell says he can see the spark in her eyes when she holds the robo-cat. <br /> “She talks to the robo-cat and asks if she needs anything or wants anything,” says Andy Mendell, who retired as a budget director for a university in New York. “She really loves it. I’m amazed by how it purrs, moves its ears, blinks its eyes and rolls over to be petted on its belly.”<br /> The RoboPets answered the call when Abbey Delray was contending with the violent winds, steady rains and swirling debris unleashed by Hurricane Irma last month. With a community curfew enforced for safety, some family members rode out the weekend storm inside the center with residents and staff. To ease the tension, the RoboPets were passed around.<br /> “We had generator power when the storm hit, but these robo-cats and robo-dogs were effective in relaxing residents, young family members and even our staff,” says Eisele. “One resident named one of the robo-dogs Liberty and told it, ‘I am so glad you made it though the storm.’ These RoboPets helped a lot of people get through this hurricane.”<br /> Paws up to the power of pets — no matter if they are real or simply really believable in the goodwill they provide.</p>
<p> <em>Go to joyforall.hasbro.com to look at RoboPets. Dogs sell for $119.99 and cats for $99.99.</em></p>
<p><em> Arden Moore is a pet health and safety coach, animal behavior consultant, editor, author, professional speaker and master certified pet first aid instructor. Each week, she hosts the popular Oh Behave! show on <a href="">www.PetLifeRadio.com. </a>; Learn more by visiting <a href="http://www.ardenmoore.com">www.ardenmoore.com</a>.</em></p></div>