Children’s Harbor offering free in-home counseling for Broward County families
Families and children continue to struggle during this difficult time. The “new normal” has left them feeling anxious, stressed, and helpless and many are in crisis.
Children’s Harbor is committed to helping families and children in Broward County through their challenges with the launch of free in-home counseling, in collaboration with the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.
“We understand that the struggle faced by some families is very real,” said Tiffani Dhooge, president and CEO of Children’s Harbor. “We can help. Our Family Support Counselors provide intensive in-home services, counseling, and case management to strengthen family relationships. They can provide the tools, resources, and support to help families heal.”
Counselors from Children’s Harbor will cover improving communication, child/teen behavioral problems, attachment and bonding, co-parenting, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, and economic hardships.
Available to Broward County residents, Children’s Harbor’s counseling services are available at no cost and completely confidential. Insurance is not required. Children’s Harbor family support counselors will make home visits and will follow all safety guidelines, including wearing masks and social distancing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health, and local and state government officials. Spanish speaking counselors are available.
To complete an application, families can call 954-252-3072, ext. 203 or email FSadmin@childrensharbor.org.
Correction: In our August issue the Parklander ran a release from Children’s Harbor that its annual gala had been rescheduled for September. In fact, the gala has been canceled because of COVID-19.
Alzheimer’s Association announces Southeast Florida leadership changes
The Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association recently welcomed Tracey Wekar-Paige of Pompano Beach as its new executive director. Wekar-Paige brings extensive nonprofit
experience to the role.
“I am thrilled to join the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association,” Wekar-Paige said. “The collective work and passion of the volunteers and staff is inspiring. Together, we will continue to work as hard as we can each and every day to fulfill the vision of the organization – a world without Alzheimer’s disease.”
In her previous position, Wekar-Paige had served as market director for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation since 2016. Prior to that, she spent five years at the American Cancer Society in hospital systems and other leadership roles. Wekar-Paige also worked as a group manager at Bloomingdale’s and as a marketing director for Fortunoff. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
In addition to Wekar-Paige, the association announced the selection of three new board members: Precise Care Services CEO, Rebecca
Jacques, of Port St. Lucie, Yeager Sherburne CPA President John Yeager, of Miami, and WPBF 25 Meteorologist, Cris Martinez, of West Palm Beach.
Currently, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Association reports, including 580,000 Floridians.
Dixie Longate’s ‘Happy Hour’ comes to Fort Lauderdale museum
A sneak preview of Dixie Longate’s latest stage adventure will take place live on September 8 and 9, at Fort Lauderdale’s Museum of Discovery and Science. The shows benefits the museum and Island City Stage.
Dixie Longate is the drag persona of American actor, writer, and comedian, Kris Andersson, who has been performing the solo act Dixie’s Tupperware Party in five countries. The show has become one of the longest-running off-Broadway
tours in history. Since the COVID-19 pandemic sidelined her current stage production (Dixie’s Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull),
she is back with a new show (Dixie’s Happy Hour); sharing some smiles and stories about how her life has been carrying on through quarantine, home-
schooling, craft-making, and a very full tumbler to keep her sane.
“Dixie’s performance shows that laughter is the best medicine during this time,” said Martin Childers, managing director of Island City Stage. “She tells
outrageously funny tales and heart-rendering accounts, including audience participation, a little bit of empowerment, and homespun wisdom.”
“We’re excited to feature this two-night sneak preview of Dixie’s Happy Hour that explores diversity through mixology to the Fort Lauderdale Dixie Longate’s ‘Happy Hour’ comes to Fort Lauderdale museum community at the Museum of Discovery and Science’s safe and clean theater,” commented
Joseph P. Cox, president, and CEO of the museum. “Dixie’s message of encouragement and kindness make her and the experience so special!”
For tickets, please visit islandcitystage.org or call 954.928.9800. Tickets must be pre-purchased. The limited capacity 300-seat AutoNation IMAX theater
at the museum will be capped at 100 tickets per performance to ensure appropriate social distancing. In addition, the theater undergoes electrostatic
sanitation prior to every show.