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THE NAPLES PLAYERS

Meet the Ghost of Christmas Past…

Kevin Kenneally (right) in Drowsy Chaperone Kevin Kenneally (center) in Catch me if you can Kevin Kenneally (right) in She Loves Me

EBY LAUREN SPEIRS only rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays.” doctor I thought, ‘I’m doing a show!’”
veryone loves a comeback story! Meanwhile, at TNP, our volunteers There’s no need to worry about
All of us at The Naples Players are rehearse daily and have significant time
delighted that Kevin Kenneally on stage to prepare with costumes and Kevin’s knee as he goes through
is gracing our stage again in A lighting before opening night, just as rehearsals and performances—his
Christmas Carol, The Musical after a two- professionals would. physical therapist says, “motion is lotion”
year hiatus due to a knee injury. Healed and Kevin added that it’s been “really
and ready to take the stage, Kevin is Professionalism aside, everyone at beneficial physically and emotionally”
thrilled to portray Marley in this classic TNP wants the volunteers to enjoy to keep moving. “It’s just amazing the
production! themselves first and foremost! “During energy and the joy that you feel when
The Drowsy Chaperone, I was so you come here—it’s like the fountain
Kevin joined TNP almost a decade comfortable in my role and had a ball of youth for us old guys. I’m 73 and
ago for The Drowsy Chaperone. “I was doing it! I knew that was because of when I’m here, you could reverse those
retired and needed something other Dawn and Charlie (Fornara). There is just numbers. Everyone’s here because they
than home projects and I had done so much respect between the cast, crew, want to be here, and they love to be here
community theatre when I could fit it and staff. Everyone leaves their egos at the and they want to put out a good product
in with teaching in Massachusetts. I door because anything but camaraderie is and have fun during the process.”
thought I would try it again. I auditioned not tolerated. It’s a joy to come here and
for something in the Tobye that required do a show because you know everyone is We’re grateful for all of our volunteers
three accents that I believe were: going to get along and work hard. Things and are constantly amazed by their
Russian, Viennese, and Brooklyn. After like that bring you back again and again.” dedication to the organization. Kevin
the audition, I knew I didn’t have the may have been looking for something to
part but later on, I received a call to play Kevin was cast in Calendar Girls with do outside of housework, but he found
Underling in The Drowsy Chaperone. a herniated disc in his back but was still a whole lot more than a hobby. “I came
When I arrived here, I thought to able to perform. “I was doing the back here not knowing what I would find.
myself ‘this is not your usual community exercises that my physical therapist gave Once I found The Naples Players, I
theatre,’ and it has really lived up to that! me, but I was overdoing it. I looked found a home. You feel like you belong
Dawn and Charlie (Fornara) are great down one morning and my knee was here. It’s welcoming, it’s inclusive, and
to work with and they’re a part of the like a pumpkin—I had a fractured knee it doesn't matter your background, age,
reason I keep coming back. A Christmas and torn meniscus from overdoing my or political beliefs. What matters is: can
Carol was also an opportunity to work back exercises. I was on steroids for the you contribute to the show and are you
with Bryce (Alexander).” inflammation in my back and it turns out willing to work hard? It's such a collegial
steroids weaken your joints. I had to call and familial atmosphere here it's hard not
Previous community theatres Kevin Cole (Butcher) and tell him I was getting to want to come back. You know when
worked for were certainly not at the same my knee operated on!” Kevin could not you've done something special here, you
professional level as The Naples Players. wait to come back to TNP when he was just feel it.”
“Usually, it was in a school auditorium, it healed. “As soon as I was cleared by the
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BY PATRICE SCHELKUN

W hen Oscar Wilde, the at various studios during a two-week industrial neighborhood, you’ll find over
well-known 19th-century Frida Fest in January. 100 painters, photographers, ceramists,
Irish poet and playwright, sculptors, woodworkers, glass artists, and
proposed that art is life, he John Melleky, who recently took on jewelry makers, as well as those working
was observing that art and the job of the Arts and Culture Manager in fiber art, printmaking, mosaic, pastels,
life are intimately entwined. for Collier County, said this is a perfect and collage.
Humans have been making example of how ¡ARTE VIVA! has
art since the beginning of prompted different arts organizations Each month, the Naples Art District
recorded history in every within the community to collaborate. The hosts special open studio events where
culture, place, and time. Arts and Culture plan for the county, he the public can visit the studios of working
said, has the vision to build Naples as artists—on the first Wednesday early
Here in Southwest an art destination. “We’re here to help evenings and first Thursday afternoons,
Florida, we’re seeing an these events happen through grants and on the third Saturdays from
expanding population of that improve marketing and increase November to May. Some studios are
those with Latin American tourism,” he said. In fact, the Naples Art open additional days every week or by
or Hispanic heritage—in District received a generous grant from appointment, and many offer classes
Collier County that now the county this year which will help the in various media. Plus, there are other
amounts to 29% of our 501(c)(3) non-profit serve its mission of exciting opportunities to participate in
community. So it’s no increasing community awareness of this special events throughout the season.
surprise that many of our wonderful treasure of art and artisans in
arts organizations, including North Naples. Visit naplesartdistrict.com and
the Naples Art District, have decided paradisecoast.com/arte-viva-festival for
to celebrate our great cultural heritage Melleky pointed out that the Naples more information on these special events
this season with ¡ARTE VIVA!, the apt Art District is a unique enclave where designed to bring art to life in Naples!
umbrella name for events that will be visitors can see artists working and talk
happening all around town. with them in person. In the midst of this Patrice Schelkun is a contemporary realist painter
working in oil and on glass. She and her husband
For example, on December 17, the split their time between Naples and Lake George, NY.
Naples Art District’s Saturday Art Alive! View her work at www.patriceschelkun.com or
open studio event will feature a Feliz @schelkun_studio_arts on Instagram and Facebook.
Navidad celebration with a focus on the
Mexican Christmas traditions of Las TOP LEFT: Applause, Applause, Ray Gallo
Posadas. There will be poinsettias outside TOP RIGHT: Fused glass by Judy Belmont of Naples
studio doors and original piñatas on BOTTOM LEFT: Portrait of Frida Kahlo by Wendy Wagner of
display in some studios.
Art2Amaze
The Naples Art District is also BOTTOM RIGHT: Frida Kahlo by Misoon Whang of Art Edge
working in conjunction with Naples
Botanical Garden, where visiting Gallery & Studio
artist Ricardo Soltero is displaying his
larger-than-life-size sculptures in the December 2022
exhibition La Calavera Catrina. Soltero
will be working with Naples Art District
artists to create a large mural and other
images honoring Mexican artist Frida
Kahlo to be displayed around the district

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★★★A Little Night Music
– January 12-22, 2023
A Little Night Music, Stephen Sondheim’s 1973
Broadway musical, is a romantic farce set in
early 20th century Sweden. It was suggested by
Ingmar Bergman’s Smiles of a Summer Night, AN
EVENING OF SEXUAL MUSICAL CHAIRS ON THE
LONGEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR. The score inspires
an emotional response, especially Sondheim’s song,
“Send in the Clowns.” A Little Night Music won
the 1973 Tony Award for best musical. (Fun fact:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s concerto, Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik, translates to “a little night music.”)
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HOLIDAY TECH GUIDE

BY JEFF BOHR [email protected] | 239.595.0482
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Case charging adds Apple Watch to increase charging efficiency in an ultra- Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro
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December 2022

20TH ANNUAL NICK LINN SERIES HEADLINERS:

BALDACCI, DAVIS, DUGONI, MONROE, OWENS

Best-selling authors help raise funds for Friends of the Library of Collier County

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T he milestone twentieth who have come to lunch with us,” said Linn Series kicks off on January 16,
anniversary Nick Linn Series Trish Benisch, chairperson of the series. 2023, with Fiona Davis, a Canadian-
will showcase five authors whose born theater actress who turned to
best-selling books are filled with The events began in the early 2000s writing after earning a master’s degree
thrills, suspense, and inspiration—and when Nick Linn, then president of the from the Columbia University Graduate
one with a major movie adaptation nonprofit support group, saw a “need School of Journalism.
which was released in July, 2022. for a one-time Friends of the Library
fundraising project. Our goal was $5,000. Davis’ historical novels, all set in iconic
The four luncheons and lectures There was no discussion or vision of a New York City buildings, include The
in early 2023 are fundraisers for the long-term series,” Linn recalled. Magnolia Palace, The Lions of Fifth Avenue,
nonprofit Friends of the Library of The Dollhouse, and The Address.
Collier County. They will be held again “We decided on a lecture program
at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in only because I guessed Naples was a Next up, on February 20, is a Deep
North Naples. (See the information box hotbed of readers. It worked!” Linn said. South double-bill with Delia Owens and
for ticket details or go to www.collier- “In twenty years, we have expanded our Mary Alice Monroe.
friends.org.) way through six venues, and our loyal
attendees have faithfully followed us in Owens co-wrote three acclaimed
FEATURED AUTHORS FOR 2023 ARE: growing numbers. nonfiction books about her life as a
• Fiona Davis, whose latest historical wildlife scientist in Africa, but it was her
“Thank you, Naples readers,” Linn first novel, Where the Crawdads Sing, that
fiction thriller set in New York City said. “I love you.” became a global phenomenon in 2018. A
is The Magnolia Palace major motion picture adaptation of the
• Delia Owens, author of the mega-hit The twentieth season of the Nick Low Country murder mystery, starring
Where the Crawdads Sing, together Daisy Edgar-Jones,premiered July 15,
with Mary Alice Monroe, best 2022. Owens, a native of Georgia, now
known for her Beach House series lives in North Carolina.
• Robert Dugoni, who wrote the
award-winning The Extraordinary Life Owens will be joined by her friend Mary
of Sam Hell, as well as more than two Alice Monroe, author of more than twenty-
dozen legal and espionage thrillers five books for adults and children that
• David Baldacci, a returning favorite incorporate strong environmental messages.
of the Nick Linn Series, has three The South Carolina resident is active with
new books published in 2022. several conservation groups, especially those
The twentieth season of the Nick Linn dedicated to saving sea turtles.
Series “is quite a celebration for readers,
book clubs, and the wonderful authors Her Beach House series of novels
spawned a Hallmark Hall of Fame
channel movie. The latest installment in
the book series was 2021’s The Summer

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of Lost and Found. And in the summer of 2022, she released Daria Kropacheva
Search for Treasure, her second book in a new series for middle- Freedom
school-age readers.
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becoming a small-town eye doctor. It also is set to be adapted
to the screen.

David Baldacci closes out the Nick Linn Series on March
27. A crowd favorite from his previous appearances in Naples
in 2007 and 2020, Baldacci is busier than ever, with three
books publishing in 2022: Dream Town, the third in the
Aloysius Archer series, out in April; The 6:20 Man, a standalone
released in July; and Long Shadows, an Amos Decker Memory
Man novel, was published in October.

The Virginia resident also finds time, along with his wife,
Michelle, to run their Wish You Well Foundation which
supports family and adult literacy programs, and their Feeding
Body & Mind program, which has partnered with Feeding
America to provide more than one million books through food
banks to families in need.

The Nick Linn Series is the main fundraiser for the nonprofit
Friends organization, which over the years has given hundreds
of thousands of dollars to the Collier County Public Library
system to buy e-books, fund adult and children’s programs, pay
postage for the Mail-A-Book program for the homebound, fund
the genealogy databases and purchase Wish List items that are
not covered by the branch libraries’ budgets.

20th Annual Nick Linn Lecture Series

What: Author talks and luncheons sponsored by the Friends of the
Library of Collier County

Where: The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, 2600 Tiburon Drive, North Naples
When: Luncheons begin at noon. The author takes the stage at 1 p.m.
Book signings begin at 2 p.m. after a Q&A session with the audience.

• Fiona Davis, Monday, January 16
• Delia Owens and Mary Alice Monroe, Monday, February 20

• Robert Dugoni, Monday, March 13
• David Baldacci, Monday, March 27
Tickets: Ticket purchasers must be current Friends members. There are
no single ticket sales. Publisher Series includes all luncheons and lec-
tures, as well as private pre-lecture receptions and priority assigned seat-
ing ($675). Other levels are Editor Series ($575), General Series ($500),
and Lecture Only Series ($350). Friends memberships begin at $30/year
and also provide access and discounts to other programs. Contact Marlene
Haywood at [email protected] or 239.262.8135 for details.

December 2022

BULA BULA!

A Fijian Fantasy on Turtle Island

Story & Photos Guests arrive and depart by seaplane Grand Villa at Vonu Point
BY KAREN T. BARTLETT
skirts with red hibiscus blossoms tucked behind their
THE END… ears make a seat of crossed hands and carry my royal self
to shore. A coconut-infused beverage magically appears
The sweet, hymn-like Fijian farewell song in my hand and a smiling island woman drapes a delicate
Isa Lei drifts across Blue Lagoon as our seaplane seashell garland around my neck.
glides away from Turtle Island, scattering
hundreds of blue and yellow tropical fish. The “Bula Bula, Karen. I’m Wainise, your Bure Mama.
honeymooners departing with me are blinking I’ll be taking care of you.”
back tears. Behind us on the dock, our two
beloved Bure Mamas call out one last “Bula If ever I needed an example of understatement,
Bula.” Their extended arms seem to say, “Don’t this was it.
leave; not yet.”
My bure is pure Hollywood: hand-hewn
“Now toss your garlands into the mahogany furniture by native Fijians… bed draped
water,” instructs the pilot. I don’t want
to toss out this fragrant hibiscus lei Bula Bula!
laced with fresh basil that my Bure
Mama had bestowed with a kiss on A joyful Bula welcome to Turtle Island
the cheek barely minutes ago. But by December 2022
tradition, if it returns to the island,
so will I.

As my lei floats shoreward, the late
afternoon sun casts a golden glow on
the few thatched roofs still visible through
the treetops. It’s just as well that I can’t see
my own beachfront bure (bungalow).
At this very moment, some other Bure
Mama is undoubtedly setting out tiny
turtle-shaped soaps beside a fresh bottle
of Pure Fiji lotion, filling my cookie jar
with homemade tavola nut cookies, and
spelling out Bula Bula in palmetto fronds on
my four-poster bed. It’s just not right.

But I’m ahead of myself. First, you must
know that Bula is the happiest word in the
Fijian language. It means, roughly, “hello-
welcome-what-a-fabulous-day-I-wish-you-
good-health-and-a-joyful-life.”

THE BEGINNING…

My seaplane is descending toward a lush
green fantasy island, fringed with windswept
coconut palms, floating in a shallow, coral-rich
aquamarine sea. Below, Melanesian islanders
wait on the beach to serenade me. When we
swoosh to a soft landing in the ankle-deep water
of Blue Lagoon, two Fijian warriors in grass

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in white netting… indoor hot tub…gauzy island produce,
curtains billowing softly at jalousie windows. drenched in
Besides excellent wines, a lavishly stocked coconut milk,
fridge, and cookies just minutes out of the oven, wrapped in taro
there’s a Bose Bluetooth portable speaker for my leaves, and smoke-
fave music, snorkel gear, reef shoes, and other steamed in a
essentials for a fantasy island week. Should I stone pit. At meke,
desire breakfast in bed, afternoon tea, an warriors in body
audience with the island medicine man, paint and cornhusk
or a four-hand lomi lomi massage adornments
(a fervent yes to all, thank you!), perform ancestral spear dances. And of course,
my Bure Mama/personal fairy there’s singing, storytelling, and that peace-inducing, narcotic mud concoction at
godmother/concierge will make the kava ceremony.
it happen. The giant Turtle Board
at the dock tells me whether Among the island’s twelve beaches, remote Devil’s Beach has my name on
tonight’s candlelight dinner will it (literally) for a private lobster picnic. Some say its imposing black cliff is a
be served on the mountaintop, in a diving board for evil spirits. Nearby, half buried in dense undergrowth lies the
sheltered cove, or on a floating dock. At dusk, Stone God, a prop created for the Blue Lagoon scenes involving human sacrifices.
serenaders stroll the beach singing traditional Great. After Mama sets out my lunch and strings up my hammock with cushy
Fijian songs and hymns, signaling the approach pillows, she discreetly vanishes. The silence is complete except for the raucous
of the dinner hour. In essence, I’m relieved of any scream of a gull — or something else? — atop Devil’s Rock. I decide to stick to
obligation to think. the sparkling sand and turquoise water, skull-white driftwood, and cowrie shells,
leaving the Stone God for another day. Or never.
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In 1978, Columbia Pictures
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inhabited Fijian island TOP: When Wilson is standing sentry it means, "Privacy, please."
BOTTOM: Fossils of giant fluted clam shells adorn bungalow paths.
and made the owner an
intriguing proposal. All it RIGHT SIDE
took was a teenage ingenue TOP, RIGHT SIDE AND INSET: Lobster picnic at Devil's Beach. The legendary Devil's Rock,
named Brooke Shields, a
blonde, curly-haired hottie and Paddy's Island from the movie Blue Lagoon are in the distance.
named Christopher Atkins, MIDDLE: Preparing for a kava ceremony.
and a script titled Blue Lagoon—
and the island’s destiny was changed
forever. Soon after the movie was released, the
luscious Turtle Island Fiji Resort made its own
debut. Hollywood returned twenty years later
with Tom Hanks to film the survival blockbuster,
Cast Away. This is why each bure comes with a
soccer ball-shaped white coconut named
Wilson. Guests desiring privacy
simply place Wilson on his stand
to block the path.

FEASTS, SPEAR
DANCES, AND SPIRITS

Nightly meals and
traditional ceremonies bring
guests together. Lovo is a Fijian
barbecue featuring palusami, a
feast of fish, meats, yam, taro, and

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DECEMBER BRINGS THE
RETURN OF CCPS 5K WALK-RUN

BY CHAD OLIVER participants Synergy Health, and
Executive Director of Communications with 100% Keiser University joining
& Community Engagement of schools as run sponsors, among
Collier County Public Schools participating, other businesses who
making it the are contributing. We are
C ommunity members are second largest pleased to partner once
invited to take part in the 5K event again with Gulf Coast
Collier County Public Schools in Collier County. This year, we want Runners in organizing and
(CCPS) 5K Walk-Run to bring 2,500 people together to run hosting the 5K.
on Saturday, December 10. Previously or walk to raise awareness for healthy
scheduled for October, this new date living and to support our schools. All Participants will start
allowed additional participants will receive a chipped (timed) in front of the Dr. Martin
time to continue bib; however, you can choose to take part Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center on
recovering from in either the 5K run or a one-mile walk. Osceola Trail, the road running through
the impacts of The event’s main sponsor is Suncoast the district-owned preserve area and
Hurricane Ian. This Credit Union, with Arthrex, Inc. and beside the campuses of Barron Collier
will mark the first Wellness Energy Institute contributing High School and Osceola Elementary
time in three years as wellness sponsors and Florida Power School. The race ends on the main
that we have been & Light, IL Primo Pizza & Wings, athletic field at Barron Collier High
able to bring all our School where various race awards will be
schools together for presented, including awards for the most-
the 5K. Participants spirited school and the school with the
of all ages will most participants.
gather and connect Registration is open to anyone in the
during what should be a beautiful community regardless of whether you
December morning. have a student enrolled in CCPS. If you
have any questions about this event, please
The race will directly benefit email [email protected]. Pre-
health and wellness at our 50+ registration is highly encouraged. Visit
traditional neighborhood public collierschools.com/CCPS5K. Let’s lace ‘em
schools that CCPS operates. Like in up and get moving!
previous years, 100% of the proceeds
will be earmarked for each school’s December 2022
wellness initiatives for students and
staff. “The State requires healthy
school teams at each school, and the
5K is our main funding source for this
initiative,” explained Lisa Morse, CCPS
Director of Community Engagement
and District Initiatives. “The money
raised from this event enables teams to
host health and wellness activities at their
schools because we recognize the positive
relationship between nutrition, physical
activity, and the capacity of students to
develop and learn.”

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NINA ISER JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER
to open in January

T he Nina Iser Jewish Cultural with the site and Federation of Greater Naples’ two
Center, more than five years in permit approval largest membership organizations, the
planning and construction, will 12 months. Men’s Cultural Alliance (MCA) and the
open in January, a gathering place Construction Women’s Cultural Alliance (WCA,) have
for the greater Naples Jewish Community, began after a grown by nearly 50% and the combined
estimated at more than 10,000 groundbreaking in organizations now have close to 2,300
individuals. November 2021. members.

The “I’m so “The growth of the Federation since
20,000-square- appreciative of all incorporation in 1992 has brought us
foot cultural center the support, active here,” said Jeffrey D. Feld, President, and
is located on the engagement, CEO. “We are seeing the culmination
campus of Temple assertive pushback of five years of planning and dreaming
Shalom which when needed, and are moving to the exciting moment
agreed to lease the and always full where the Jewish community and the
property to the commitment to rest of Southwest Florida will be able to
Federation for 50 our Nina Iser experience and see our impact. We would
years. The Nina Iser Jewish Cultural not be here without the support of our
Jewish Cultural Center,” said donors and community.”
Center will support Marc Saperstein,
educational, social, chair of the Jewish While fundraising continues, at press
leisure, recreational, Federation of Greater Naples building time $13.2 million had been raised for the
and philanthropic committee at the groundbreaking. $11.5 million building with a $4.5 million
programs of the “They, along with our many donors, endowment to maintain the center.
Jewish Federation of key stakeholders, and the entire Jewish
Greater Naples. community are why this project is coming Steve Iser and his wife, Nina, were
to life.” already donors to the building when she
Pending In the last five years, the Jewish passed away unexpectedly, and he gave a
Collier County’s lead donation to have the building named
final certificate of after her. Steve explained that when he
occupancy, which
allows the center to
open, the Federation
is planning a public
grand-opening
celebration in January.

The idea for the center grew out of the
Federation board’s strategic plan in 2017.
Planning to build a center started in early
2018. With more than 40 sites considered,
finding the location took 12 months.
Rezoning of the property took 21 months,

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residents, they had difficulty meeting people and making
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“It wasn’t until Nina got involved with the WCA that
we started to meet a lot more people,” he said. “Actually, we
called Naples ‘Camp Naples’ because there was so much to
do. Next year we will have a new home. I know it will be
used to its fullest.”

The 20,000-square-foot cultural center will have a
community hall with flexible seating, conference rooms, offices,
a caterer’s kitchen with demonstration capability, parking, and
an office and lounge for the Federation’s youth programs.

The center was built with 13,000 cubic yards of fill, 1,000
cubic yards of concrete, and 50 tons of reinforcing steel.
A state-of-the-art security system is installed for safety in
recognition of increasing incidents of anti-Semitism, which
have reached record highs in recent years.

John DeAngelis, co-founder of DeAngelis Diamond, the
center’s builder, called the building more than concrete, steel,
and glass, but a building of “eternal significance.”

In the courtyard is a special Chanukiah created by artist
David Hess from Baltimore. “This will be used for future
community Chanukah celebrations, and the rest of the year
will be a beautiful piece of art,” Feld said.

Special Mezuzoth, which contains small parchments
with scripture verses, will mark the center as a holy place
and will be affixed to the center’s doorways in a special
ceremony. The Mezuzoth were created by Yad LaKashish, an
organization that helps senior citizens in Israel supported by
the Federation.

“The Mezuzoth will provide a connection to Israel and a
symbol of generation to generation,” Feld said. “We are very
excited for the Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center to be coming
to fruition.”

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BY LEEZA ARKHANGELSKAYA
Owner of East West Fine Art

N owadays our views on art are very liberal but in the
17th century, the French Academy of Fine Arts set
a clear distinction between “Low” and “High” art.
“Low” art depicts easy-to-understand subjects like
portraits, landscapes, and still lives – art for the masses. “High”
art portrays human figures (in the likeness of God) in historical,
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THE INK BLACK HEART C ormoran Strike is each installment, but also a deep dive into the
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Ellacot, they are still riding been at the center of controversy for the
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Edie Ledwell arrives at their exploration of online identities, patterns
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pleads to have the agency find the identity inferences about how these have all affected
of an Internet troll named Anomie who is her personally, even when the circumstances
ruining her life. But before Strike and Robin in The Ink Black Heart are far from her own
have a chance to confer, Edie and her partner experiences. This new online world is not
Josh are attacked in Highgate Cemetery, one Rowling was born into, she watched it be
leaving Josh clinging to life and Edie dead. created like many of us. And the double-edged
But as Cormoran and Robin are drawn sword of this new reality is deadly.
into the case to discover Anomie’s identity,
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their identity is so well-concealed that months clues with a deft hand and gathers them up
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book in the series, she has built complex Rowling, also known as J.K. Rowling, the
characters of Cormoran Strike and Robin creator of the Harry Potter series for children.
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The Voice star Lana Love joins the cast of TheatreZone’s

annual, original musical Home for the Holidays

B roadway-quality talent comes Neil Simon, Jimmy Buffett, and iconic judges and a comment from John Legend,
to Naples when The Voice eighties rock bands. “You should be on Broadway right now.
star Lana Love joins the cast You have the voice for it.”
of TheatreZone’s Home for Lana Love, who grew up in Naples,
is a protégé of Mark Danni, founder, and Mark Danni directed Love in
TheatreZone’s Tommy and later she
Holidays, December 9-11. The show artistic director of Naples’ TheatreZone. starred in his production of Sweet Smell
of Success, when he gave Love her Actors’
kicks off TheatreZone’s 18th season, Love recently achieved national Equity union card. She credits Danni
with kickstarting her career. “He gave me
themed “Romantics and Rockers” for its recognition for her star turn on The Voice.

range of musicals from legends such as She ascended to the battle rounds of

Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch, the show in October, earning raves from

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“Lana Love, who grew up in Common Wisdom
Naples, is a protégé of Mark
Danni, founder, and artistic Be kind to people and animals too. Laugh a lot. Just
director of Naples’ TheatreZone. tell the truth. Approach love and cooking as a happy
Love recently achieved national adventure. Clean up your own mess. Wish upon a star.
recognition for her star turn on
Find another reason to smile - floss your teeth.
The Voice.” Read a good book – or two (and read to a child!).

my start,” she says. Good health is priority #1. Lend a hand.
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Take the dog for long walks and smile at who you
“Lana, I just love your passion, the way you move your body
when you sing,” a quality that TheatreZone audiences will be meet. Be a friend. Don’t drink and drive.
treated to in Home for the Holidays. “Lana will contribute her Let art color your life. Be gentle with the earth.
abilities to the cast with the talent that mesmerized The Voice’s Cut the drama and don’t go to extremes. Never look
viewers,” said Danni. back unless you are planning to go there. Be thankful.

Home for the Holidays, an original musical conceived May the good, brave people of Naples and surrounding
and directed by Danni, is a festive feast of the senses and communities continue to rise up to the challenges
entertains with beloved and memorable songs and exuberant brought by Hurricane Ian.
and unique choreography by Karen Molnar Danni. The cast is
attired with extravagantly colorful costumes illuminated for a To those who have lost so much, perhaps even a loved
dazzling effect. one, may the helping hands and caring thoughts of
ordinary people doing extraordinary things lift your
A live orchestra, conducted by TheatreZone’s musical spirits this holiday season and always.
director Charles Fornara, accompanies singers in For this I am hopeful.
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TheatreZone’s contract with the Actors’ Equity
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A rtis—Naples holiday programming is filled
with the spirit of a post-storm community
initiative, Artis—Uplifting, helping those
affected heal through the restorative power of
the arts.

“While many in our area are continuing the long
process of recovery from the storm, Artis—Naples is
here to bring hope and inspiration through the arts,”
says CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen. “Our
wish is that time spent at Artis—Naples during this
difficult time can be a gift of comfort and joy to this
holiday season.”

Through the Artis—Uplifting program, admission
to The Baker Museum is free through December 31,
offering visitors the opportunity to view several stellar
exhibitions including Helen Frankenthaler: Late Works,
1990-2003, Ran Hwang: Becoming Again, Recent
Acquisitions: 2019-Present, and Florida Contemporary
2022-23. Information about performances and

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“While many in our area are
continuing the long process
of recovery from the storm,
Artis—Naples is here to
bring hope and inspiration
through the arts.”

–CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen

presentations that are part of Artis— lovers: Artis—Naples’ first touring Concerto as performed by new Artistic
Uplifting can be found at artisnaples.org. Broadway production of the 2022-23 Partner James Ehnes and the Naples
season, Hadestown, enchants the Hayes Philharmonic, with guest conductor Sir
Artis—Naples’ traditional holiday Hall stage from December 27 through Mark Elder, on December 9 and 10.
programs can certainly make spirits rise, January 1. This modern retelling of the
beginning with voices lifted in song to mythic couples Orpheus and Eurydice Tickets and additional details can be
present the iconic Handel’s Messiah on and Hades and Persephone garnered found at artisnaples.org.
December 1. Associate Conductor Radu multiple awards, including the 2019
Paponiu and the Naples Philharmonic, Tony Award for Best Musical and the TOP LEFT: Holiday Pops
along with the Naples Philharmonic 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical BOTTOM LEFT: Ran Hwang, Garden of Water
Chorus under the direction of Jeremy Theater Album.
Warner, present one of music’s most TOP RIGHT: Nutcracker
enduring choral works in this always- Proving that December is indeed BOTTOM RIGHT: Hadestown, Nathan Lee Graham and
inspiring holiday classic. filled with musical gifts, audiences company in the Hadestown North American Tour 2022
will thrill to the Beethoven Violin
The Naples Philharmonic keeps Photo by T. Charles Erickson
the festive spirit going when they
perform Holiday Pops from December
15 through 18, joined by the Naples
Philharmonic Chorus and the Naples
Philharmonic Youth Chorus, under the
direction of Barbara Sletto, bringing a
variety of holiday standards to a holly-
decked Hayes Hall.

What would the holidays be without
the Naples Ballet’s production of The
Nutcracker? On December 20 and
December 21, Naples Ballet and the
Naples Philharmonic, bring Tchaikovsky’s
timeless tale to life in this enchanting
performance by local dancers and
nationally recognized professional soloists.

There is more than just holiday
programming to choose from at Artis—
Naples in December. Opera fans will
have much to celebrate as Opera Naples
presents Gounod’s Romeo et Juliette on
December 4 and December 5. This opera
in five acts is a retelling of Shakespeare’s
famous tragedy, filled with harmonious
duets, dazzling waltzes, family feuds,
and the most famous of all star-crossed
lovers. And speaking of star-crossed

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FRIENDS OF FOSTER CHILDREN

Forever offers rare support Hughes, executive they offer much-needed stability, as well as
director of Friends lifelong friendships.
F oster children face some of of Foster Children
the greatest challenges in our Forever. Hughes What sets Friends of Foster Children
community. On any given day there continued, “this past Forever apart from other organizations is
are over 300 foster children in June, an astounding those foster children are not sent on their
Collier County. They have been removed 78 percent of foster own once they turn 18-years-old. Through
from their homes due to their parent’s children in Collier their Thriving After Care, Friends of Foster
abuse, neglect, addiction, mental health, or County Public Schools Children Forever provides those who “aged
domestic violence. graduated high school. out” of the foster system with support on
A remarkable 100 how to transition into adulthood.
One local nonprofit is trying the break percent of foster
the cycle through education. Friends of children in our Classes are being developed to
Foster Children Forever is a 501(c)(3) Academic Mentoring Program graduated provide a solid foundation for the
organization that provides educational and have now gone on to college.” older foster children including offering
and enrichment activities to enable foster Friends of Foster Children Forever classes and mentors to assist with basic
children to reach their full potential. awards two annual scholarships. The cooking, finance, creating resumes, going
scholarships assist those who are or were on job interviews, finding housing,
When a child is in foster care to obtain a four-year or two- understanding credit scores, and setting
removed from their year degree or a certificate at a technical up budgets.
home, they are placed school anywhere in the country.
with a family member Friends of Foster Children Forever not Friends of Foster Children Forever
whenever possible. If only focuses on what goes on inside the will do all it takes to ensure that foster
this is not an option, classroom but outside of it as well. They children reach their full potential, and
they are placed in pay for enrichment activities such as music the children’s successes have shown these
a foster home or and art lessons, dance classes, and sports programs work and make a true impact
in group housing. programs, along with winter and summer on each child. With Friends of Foster
Sadly, there are not camps. Friends of Foster Children Forever Children Forever, foster children will
enough foster homes value the importance that enrichment always have a home.
in Collier County activities can have on foster children as
to accommodate the TOP: Judy mentoring one of our foster children
need. When a child BOTTOM: Lucy at FSW | Photo by Louis Venne
is moved, they most
often must go to a
new school leaving
behind siblings and
friends. Not surprisingly, this can lead to
isolation and depression. Statistically each
time a child is moved, they fall behind in
school an average of six months which
compounds the problem. Friends of
Foster Children Forever works to ensure
that each foster child has the opportunity
to have a happy childhood.

For newborn children until the age of
five, the organization connects them to
early learning centers to prepare them for
kindergarten. Children ages five and up
are matched with tutors to help each child
excel in and out of the classroom through
the Academic Mentoring Program.

“Nationally, only 50 percent of foster
children graduate high school,” said Ann

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M ost people are aware that response to stress. They feel sluggish upon your CAR healthy are to have good sleep
cortisol is a hormone waking, have difficulty getting out of bed, hygiene, wake up at the same time each
produced by the adrenal and take a long time to wake up, maybe day, and try to incorporate movement
glands and that it has resorting to a lot of coffee just to function. into your morning routine (yoga, walking,
something to do with the person’s energy tai-chi, or even just a lymphatic drainage
level. But did you know that cortisol is Abnormalities in CAR have been self-massage).
also responsible for all these essential associated with depression, metabolic
body functions? syndrome, and type two diabetes mellitus Sometimes, a holistic doctor can
to mention a few illnesses. A list of recommend supplements to augment the
• Maintaining mood and emotional undesirable conditions. CAR while you are incorporating lifestyle
balance modifications into your daily routine.

• Helping us to be resilient to stress HOW DO WE RESTORE A HEALTHY LASTLY, HOW DO YOU FIND OUT
• Preventing excessive loss of CORTISOL ACTIVATION RESPONSE WHAT YOUR CAR IS?
USING A HOLISTIC APPROACH?
sodium in the urine There are many different labs that
• Suppressing parts of the I would recommend starting your offer testing for it. I recommend speaking
day by getting immediate exposure to with your doctor about what would be an
inflammatory response bright daylight. If you have dark shades– appropriate test for you.
• Increasing coagulation to prevent open them right away when you wake
up. Better yet if you live in Florida–go Dr. Kogan is a Concierge Holistic Internal Medicine
untoward bleeding outdoors and enjoy the natural daylight doctor in Naples. For more information, please visit
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dark where you live–get a bright full
in the liver and conversion of spectrum lightbox that you can turn on as
amino acids to glucose
With cortisol participating in so
many functions, it makes sense to keep
it in a perfectly balanced place. In fact,
when we wake up in the morning, we are
supposed to produce our highest level of
cortisol within the first 30-45 minutes.
This is supposed to help us to cope with
the demands of the day. This “burst”
production of cortisol is called Cortisol
Activation Response (CAR). The cortisol
is then produced at gradually lessened
levels and reaches its lowest level at night.

HOW DOES THE BODY KNOW TO
CARRY OUT A PERFECT CAR?

This action is initiated in the brain
in an area called the suprachiasmatic
nucleus. This area gets activated when
the light enters the eyes upon awakening.
A healthy CAR is considered a sign of
resiliency. Waking in the morning is
like a mini stress test for the body, so an
abnormally low CAR is an indication

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to headline DLC Sound Minds™ 55th Anniversary Celebration

TOP: Sound Minds Keynote Speaker Goldie Hawn A cademy Award-winning 55th Anniversary Celebration
BOTTOM: DLC CEO Scott Burgess speaking at Sound Minds actress, producer, director, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at
and best-selling author, 5 p.m. at The Ritz Carlton Golf
Goldie Hawn, struggled Resort. Immediately following the
with anxiety and panic attacks reception and presentation, VIP
when she was thrust into fame guests will enjoy a private dinner
in her early 20s. She eventually with an intimate opportunity to
sought medical help to cope with meet Hawn.
her anxiety and her intention
to be happy. Her mental health Guests will journey back in
journey and concerns about the time to view DLC’s 55-year history
increases in school violence, youth and see the impact and change that
depression, and suicide inspired her can happen when the community
to eventually start an organization comes together.
called MindUP™, which aims to
help kids better understand their Sadly, mental illness, suicide,
thoughts and feelings. She went on and addiction–especially for
to author a best-selling book, 10 our youth and young adults–are
Mindful Minutes, to offer guidance prevalent now more than ever.
on raising healthy, joyful, and Sound Minds is DLC’s signature
resilient children. fundraiser and a critical source
of funding for its life-saving and
Now as a mental health life-changing services, which have
advocate, Hawn will share insights drastically increased in demand
year over year.
about her personal journey to
wellness and happiness and her Hearing from someone
life’s purpose to create innovative with lived experience who
solutions to help children thrive as has found hope, help, and
the keynote speaker at the David purpose in helping others
Lawrence Centers for Behavioral find their way is the proven
Health (DLC) Sound Minds™ format for the Sound
Minds fundraiser, now in
its tenth year. Past speakers
have included a Columbine
shooting survivor, national
experts, actors, and legislators
who have been impacted
personally by behavioral
health challenges.

There is no better
local advocate to serve as the
55th Anniversary Sound Minds
Honorary Chair than DLC
Founder Polly Keller. Through
Keller’s vision and hard work,
DLC, then known as the
Collier County Mental Health

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Clinic, was the first mental health Sound Minds Honorary Chair and DLC Founder Polly Keller and where we need to go,” said Keller. “I
and substance use clinic in Collier see this year’s Sound Minds fundraiser
County. Keller secured financial support As Honorary Chair, Polly Keller as not only an educational event but a
from Collier County, the state, and hopes to increase awareness about these celebratory one to bring people in the
schools to open the clinic with three common issues and encourage Collier community from all different positions and
staff members, including Naples’ first County to come together to make a situations together to celebrate DLC and
psychiatrist. difference by helping address access to its accomplishments. By supporting Sound
behavioral health. Minds, those attending will lend support
Keller later founded the David to the yet unreached goals of DLC and
Lawrence Foundation, which was the “Being an advocate and volunteer with help them continue to address the great
first foundation in the country whose DLC for 55 years, I see where we've been and growing need for behavioral healthcare
purpose was to help a publicly funded for all in need in our community for the
community mental health center through next 55 years.”
private fundraising. Now, 55 years later,
DLC has more than 300 employees Sound Minds is being presented
and has expanded to an eight-acre main by the Naples Children & Education
campus, two satellite locations, and Foundation (NCEF). Sound Minds
operates 24 affordable housing units and sponsors to date include The Wellington
an eight-bed recovery residence. With a Group at Morgan Stanley. Community
new multimillion-dollar central receiving mental health partners include Park
facility and innovative new initiatives for Royal Behavioral Health Services, PBS
brain health planned, DLC is poised to Contractors, Brown and Brown Insurance,
continue to meet the behavioral health and Moorings Park.
needs of the growing SWFL population
for the next 55 years through the The cost to attend is $400 per person
continued support of the community. and $1,500 per VIP ticket and can be
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HEALTHCARE NETWORK

Charting the next 45 years serving the community

I n 2022, Healthcare Network, the
only Federally Qualified Health
Center (FQHC) in Collier County,
celebrated 45 years of serving the
community, regrouped from pandemic

operations, and welcomed a new CEO.

The organization provides primary

medical care as well as dental care and

integrated behavioral health for both adults

and children, regardless of their financial

status. Outside their physical locations,

Healthcare Network’s community health

workers provide health and social services

directly to underserved families.

“There are many great things that

attracted me to Healthcare Network—the

progressive board of directors, the positive

company culture, and the uniquely

altruistic community of Collier County

to name a few,” said Jamie Ulmer, who

became Healthcare Network’s CEO in

July after serving as CEO of Heart of

Florida, a FQHC in Marion County. added at this location. Healthcare System’s The Birth Place
during a high-volume period after the
“One of the key elements that led me here Created out of a need to reach the hurricane.

was the opportunity to impact services underserved community during the Looking ahead, the organization’s
strategic plan will continue to focus
and access by closing gaps in care to pandemic, the multilingual COVID-19 on expanding and improving access to
care with more hubs throughout Collier
benefit the entire community.” Response team was expanded in size County, where patients can come to one
place for all their health needs.
With a background in the military, and scope to form the new Community
“We provide services for all, no
Ulmer believes that strategic plans, as well Outreach Team. Now in addition to matter their financial situation, and we
also speak and provide a voice for the
as swift implementation, are critical in COVID they also address conditions disenfranchised,” Ulmer said. “The care
and facilities of our Health Centers really
healthcare, particularly in handling crisis such as hypertension, diabetes and heart cannot be distinguished from larger
corporate health centers, and we have all
such as the pandemic and Hurricane Ian, disease with door-to-door visits, health the certifications and accreditations. I
believe the Community Health Center
which required quick action, coordination, fairs and education events. model is a tremendous system that could
provide health care to all Americans.”
and creative thinking. “We serve nearly 50% of Collier
To do so, Healthcare Network hopes
Since his arrival, Healthcare Network County’s children; and more than to engage more of the community in
support of its mission to create a healthier
implemented Medical Assisted Treatment one-third of soon-to-be moms are our community for the benefit of all. To learn
more, visit healthcareswfl.org.
(MAT) for substance abuse disorders, patients,” Ulmer said. “With the amount
Ribbon Cutting for the new Pediatric Convenient Care
which includes the use of medication of growth in our community, we need
December 2022
and counseling to provide whole patient to be available to more people in more

care. “Our Health Center leads the state locations, particularly where healthcare

in behavioral health counseling, and by services and access are limited like Ave

offering MAT we can now help those Maria and Everglades City.”

struggling with addiction while improving In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian,

public health,” Ulmer said. the Community Outreach Team went

In addition, Healthcare Network has to remote, underserved areas to provide

opened pediatric Convenient Care (with tetanus vaccines, medical assistance,

adult Convenient Care to be added) at mental health support, and water and

the Nichols Community Health Center, other supplies to those in need. Also,

which now sees 40 patients a day. Also, Healthcare Network’s pediatric providers

laboratory and X-ray services have been assisted with newborn screening at NCH

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NCH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ONCE AGAIN

NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S 100 BEST

for cardiac care and six other specialties by Healthgrades

N CH is one of America’s 100 "We commend the NCH 100 Best Hospitals for
Best Hospitals for seven Healthcare System for Gastrointestinal Surgery™ for 3
specialties, according to their ongoing commitment Years in a Row (2021-2023)
new research released by to providing high-quality • One of Healthgrades America's
Healthgrades. Healthgrades Specialty care to its patients." 100 Best Hospitals for Spine
Excellence Awards recognize the top ten Surgery™ in 2023
percent of hospitals across the country in –Brad Bowman “We commend the NCH Healthcare
17 specialty care areas. This achievement MD, Chief Medical Officer and System for their ongoing commitment
reflects the NCH Healthcare System’s Head of Data Science at Healthgrades to providing high-quality care to its
outstanding clinical outcomes for the seven patients,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief
service lines recognized and distinguishes NCH WAS RECOGNIZED FOR Medical Officer, and Head of Data
NCH Healthcare System as one of the THE FOLLOWING CLINICAL Science at Healthgrades. “Consumers can
nation’s leading hospitals. ACHIEVEMENTS: feel confident that recipients of the 2023
Excellence Awards have demonstrated
Healthgrades evaluated patient • One of Healthgrades America's their ability to deliver consistently
mortality and complication rates for 31 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac exceptional outcomes.”
of the most common conditions and Care™ for 8 Years in a Row “NCH is becoming an Advanced
procedures at nearly 4,500 hospitals across (2015-2023) Community Healthcare System,” said
the country to identify the top-performing Paul Hiltz, President, and CEO of the
hospitals for specialty care. This year’s • One of Healthgrades America's NCH Healthcare System. “A big part of
analysis revealed significant variation in 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke that journey is our ability to consistently
patient outcomes between hospitals with Care™ for 5 Years in a Row provide the very best care available
a 2023 Healthgrades Specialty Excellence (2019-2023) anywhere to our community, and these
Award and hospitals that did not receive seven clinical achievements over the
the award. • One of Healthgrades America's course of many years recognizing NCH as
100 Best Hospitals for Critical one of America’s best, do just that.”
For the 2023 Report to the Nation, Care™ for 4 Years in a Row Consumers can visit Healthgrades.com
Healthgrades compared America's 100 (2020-2023) to learn more about how Healthgrades
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hospitals that did not receive the award.* 100 Best Hospitals for
Gastrointestinal Care™ for 4
Years in a Row (2020-2023)

• One of Healthgrades America's

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Our TALENT is the
Heart of Our Craft

Gaston Cudemus, MD

At NCH Heart Institute, our professional craft speaks to the excellence
of our team. With nearly 25 years of expertise, our innovative and
talented cardiac team is committed to a positive patient experience.
NCH Healthcare System ranks among the top 5% in the nation
for quality cardiac care.
For more information on our award-winning cardiac services,
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At the HEART of What Matters Most.

BY ALEXANDRA JANZ TIPS FOR USING PLANTS TO

5STAGE YOUR HOME
OVERALL NAPLES MARKET STATISTIC

OCTOBER 2022 COMPARED TO OCTOBER 2021
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WHY STAGE WITH PLANTS? Median
Staging a home with plants is a great

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help create a favorable impression for
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plants requires you to do a little bit of
homework first.

5 TIPS FOR USING PLANTS they can bring life to an area that would and sunlight so they can thrive under any
TO STAGE YOUR HOME otherwise go unnoticed. By drawing conditions, at least while your home is on
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1. Draw attention to all the right places large your rooms are. plant department.
2. Use stands WHAT PLANTS SHOULD YOU USE
3. Pick interesting – but not bold – pots TIP #3: Pick Interesting–but Not Bold–Pots IN HOME STAGING?
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Revealed for 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction;

23rd Annual Festival set for February 3-5, 2023

Imagine an unforgettable yacht possible luxury upgrade. The couple also French Laundry; and an exclusive
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of 2015 Château de la Crée, Santenay
experiences are among the many will travel to Lake Como and Milan for Premier Cru Clos Faubard Pinot Noir
and two Magnums of 2016 Maison
spectacular offerings to be auctioned off exclusive VIP events, five-star hotels Evenstad, Nuits-Saint-Georges Les
Fleurières-Les Plantes Au Baron
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Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines
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produced under the Domaine Evenstad
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theme “In Perfect Harmony,” the festival Estate Sangiovese, etched (two each newly renovated Grande Maison in the
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showcases the finest wines, exquisite from 2017, 2018, and 2019). nights at Château de la Crée in Santenay
le-Haut.
cuisine and incredible auction lots, all to
• Million Dollar Night of Laughter:
benefit at-risk children in Collier County. Bidders will have the opportunity to
be one of just 40 couples who will
“Thanks to our generous donors and partake in the first-ever Naples Winter
Wine Festival $1 million comedy show,
loyal supporters, our team has been able featuring world renowned comedian
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December 2022
and travel experiences for this year’s live

auction,” said Rick Germain, 2023 Naples

Winter Wine Festival Co-Chair and

Auction Lot Committee Member. “We

anticipate that these incredible auction

lots will encourage festival attendees to

bid high and bid often.”

AUCTION LOT HIGHLIGHTS • Darioush and the Red Carpet with
INCLUDE: Chopard: One couple will experience
five days and four nights in California
• Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner & with a Napa Valley wine immersion
Extraordinary Journey to the United followed by a red carpet experience in
Kingdom: One lucky couple will Los Angeles with Shahpar and Darioush
take home a brand new 2023 Bentley Khaledi and Chopard on March 9-13,
Bentayga EWB Mulliner, one-of- 2023. This package includes exclusive
a-kind build for the Naples Winter winery experiences at the Darioush
Wine Festival. The automobile features estate and two other Napa Valley wine
a Snow Quartz exterior with Beluga estates; a wine paired-dinner at The
painted wingmirror caps and every

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evening at The Club Room at Campiello in luxury tents at Shumba Camp in the the United Kingdom with VIP tickets
on historic Third Street South in Old Northern Province of Zambia along to the 2023 British Open on July 18-28,
Naples. Maniscalco is an American stand- with exclusive “insider” tours and ranger 2023. The trip includes three nights’
up comedian and actor who has released experiences, a helicopter ride, VIP meals, accommodations in staterooms at Adare
five comedy specials and had supporting and wine. Manor with golf and a full-day private
acting roles in the films Green Book and cruise on Lough Derg in a luxury motor
The Irishman. • Ireland, London and The British yacht, plus three nights’ accommodations
Open: Two couples will experience 11 two Blackburne Terrace in Liverpool
• Bahamas Yacht Trip: Three couples days, 10 nights of golf and culture in with Engraver’s Hospitality tickets to
will go on an unforgettable, seven-day, The British Open, overlooking the 16th
six-night yacht excursion to the Bahamas hole. Guests also will experience a private
aboard the M/Y 164-foot Ocean Club, Changing of the Guard at Wellington
featuring five spacious staterooms, Barracks, Behind the Glass tour of the
multiple lounging areas, a formal dining Churchill War Rooms and guided tours
room along with alfresco dining on the of Windsor Castle and St. George’s
Skylounge aft deck, sundeck with jacuzzi Chapel.
and cocktail bar, Kaleidoscope movie and
music central server with Creston controls “This year’s auction lots combine
throughout. All meals will be exquisitely some of the world’s most exciting travel
prepared by an on-board chef and packages with truly one-of-a-kind wine
accompanied with hand-selected wines. and culinary experiences,” said Nena
Beynon, 2023 Naples Winter Wine
• African Safari: Two couples will enjoy Festival Co-Chair and Auction Lot
an 11-day, 10-night exotic African Committee Member. “We anticipate
adventure in South Africa and Zambia another sold out event in 2023 with an
with roundtrip, business class airfare from exciting live auction that allows us to
the United States to Africa. The adventure achieve our mission of making a profound
includes three nights’ accommodations in and sustaining difference in the lives of
Suites at Singita Sweni Lodge in South children in Collier County.”
Africa; two nights in luxury tents at Toka
Leya in Victoria Falls; and four nights For additional information about the
2023 NWWF, visit: napleswinefestival.
December 2022 com/about-the-festival.

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RANSOMWARE

Why should I care?

Y ou may have heard about Federal agency, a police department, or HERE ARE SIX THINGS
ransomware, but not nearly another official enforcement organization YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT
enough attention has been is locking you down. The FBI logo is YOURSELF:
given to the dangers to used in some versions.
individuals and small businesses from 1. Keep your antivirus application
this criminal cyberattack strategy. Ransomware gangs frequently target current.
small businesses and sometimes even
Ransomware is even more crippling individuals on home computers. Why? 2. Train your staff with data breach
than the common "break-in and take Because they are most likely to not awareness programs.
data to sell on the Internet" type of have any type of protection against
information theft. ransomware attacks. Small businesses 3. Back up your data and make sure
often think they have nothing to steal, your backups are isolated when
Attacks from ransomware gangs have “so why would they want to attack me?” you aren’t backing up.
become more common this year than The answer: to extort money from you.
ever, and some of these gangs are so 4. Keep your applications up to date
skilled that they even create mini contact Although they are an important on the current version.
centers to call you and steal your cash. protection step, data backups are not
enough to stop ransomware. They can 5. Use complex passwords and use a
So, what is help—after the fact—but multiple layers password manager to change your
ransomware? This of data protection and attack prevention passwords regularly.
“business model” are needed to keep you safe.
dates to the earliest 6. Use pop-up blockers and ad
pre-historic blockers.
extortion crimes.
Ransomware locks If you have been a victim of cybercrime
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attackers hold your Solutions at 239.494.5014.
data, software, or
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hostage until you
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get your data back even if you meet the
cyber criminals’ demands.

So how do you know that you’ve been
attacked by ransomware?

Suddenly you can’t access the usual
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get access again.

There might even be a “countdown
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NINE WAYS TO BEAT
the Holiday Blues

BY LORNA FEDELEM, MD 3. Be realistic and try not to expect the do more than you can. It’s reasonable to
“ideal” holiday. say no to some invitations and acceptable
T he holiday season can bring mixed to say no to those asking for favors.
emotions for many. For some, So many of us have an idealized
it’s their favorite time of year. version of what the holidays should be 8. Ask for help.
For others, it brings feelings of like and are very disappointed when they Holidays are often a time people
sadness and loss. Seeing old friends and don’t live up to those expectations. Try
family members may be exciting or may to be realistic. Remember, nobody has a attempt to take on too much or do too
bring up memories of disappointments. perfect holiday or perfect family. much on their own. It’s ok to ask for
help from family and friends. Whether
Feeling depressed or anxious is not 4. Stay connected. for decorating, shopping, cooking, or a
unusual during the holiday season. Make sure to leave time to spend with shoulder to lean on, ask.
Upcoming dinners, parties, and other
family or friend gatherings may cause a friends and/or family who value you. And 9. Be good to yourself.
great deal of stress. These feelings may be if they don’t live close by, call them for a If you’re feeling blue, pamper yourself.
even worse for those who have experienced quick chat. Remember to ask for support
divorce, the loss of a loved one, or are living if you need it. Do what feels good, and what you want
far from family and friends. to do. Try to take a walk or spend time
5. Throw guilt out the window. alone if that’s what you want. Remember,
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO “BEAT Try not to put unreasonable pressure this is your holiday too, and you can be
THE HOLIDAY BLUES.” there for yourself just like you try to be
1. Keep your regular routine. on yourself to be happy, to rejoice, or even for everyone else.
to enjoy the holidays. Likewise, try not to
A change in routine can lead to overanalyze your interactions with others. The holidays come once a year and
additional stress. Try to exercise at your Give yourself a break this holiday season. only last for a few weeks. Try out some of
usual time, go to meetings that you these tips for more joy and less stress.
normally go to, and stick to your normal 6. Don’t be alone if you don’t want to be.
diet as best you can. If you anticipate spending the holidays Have a peaceful holiday season!
2. Think moderation.
alone, try to volunteer somewhere, like Call and schedule a complimentary
While it may be easy to drink and eat in a soup kitchen, with children in group meet and greet with Dr. Fedelem.
too much at parties and special dinners, homes, or with the elderly in various
we should try not to overindulge with facilities. People will appreciate your 9150 Galleria Ct., Suite 200, Naples, FL 34109
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and drinking may feel like it temporarily
“eases the pain” of the holiday blues, but it 7. Just say no. December 2022
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CLEOPATRA'S BARGE

New location–same diamond service!

C leopatra’s Barge Fine Jewelry is still going strong
after 56 years but has a new location above Bice’s
Restaurant at 300 5th Ave South, Ste 211. There’s
plenty of parking in the rear and an elevator for
your convenience.

Marilyn Janss just won the “Best of
Naples” award as the “Best Jewelry Store”
in Naples! The award was presented
the Naples Grand two days prior to
Hurricane Ian. She is so appreciative to
all of her loyal customers for choosing
Cleopatra’s Barge Fine Jewelry for this
award and looks forward to seeing
everyone at her new location.

Janss, a fine Jewelry Designer, is well known for the “Naples
Medallion,” the image of our iconic Naples Pier. Originally built
in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock as well as housing the
post office.

She has customers from all over the world who bring her
projects to redesign during their stay in our beautiful Naples.

She has downsized to be able to devote more time for custom
jewelry, special orders, and repairs. She will be spending a lot of
time at the new location, but appointments are encouraged.

BACKGROUND

Janss was trained by two jewelers in the mid 60s. The first
designed jewelry for Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels®,
and Cartier in New York City. The second had an office in
the City and did the diamond settings for the above three
Fine Jewelry stores.

Janss love turning your old heirlooms into something new or
reconfiguring some of the fine jewelry you may have forgotten
about into something very special, individually designed, and
pieces that you will love and want to wear again.

She is so thankful for all the years past and looks forward to the
years to come.

To make an appoiment, call 239.261.7952.

December 2022

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