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13 Dear Readers!We wishing you a prosperous Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013 with Great achievements!This issue is celebration of many things: the holidays, the upcoming Gala’s on January 19, 2013 “CIRQUE du Palm Beach II ENCORE” at Mar-a-Lago Club (benefiting the LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SO-CIETY).

A pre party by Janet and Marc Levy at the Colony Hotel “Solving the Neurological Puzzle” (Univer-sity of Miami MILLER SCHOOL of MEDICINE for upcoming Gala February 2nd,2013 at the Break-ers Hotel, Palm Beach with Celebrity entertainment JIM BELUSHI.

We add a new member to our team : Co-Publisher Chief-Martini!

Each moment in a day has its own valueMorning brings HOPE,Afternoon brings FAITH,Evening brings LOVE,Night brings REST,Hope you will all of them EVERY DAY!

With warm regards Maya A. Johnson Publisher

Publisher and Editor in ChiefMaya A. Johnson

Graphic DesignerLucia F. Garcia

The Angel Ball 2012Photo Credit to:Rob Rich


THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S ANNUAL PALM BEACH GALA, CIRQUE DU PALM BEACH II ENCORE!

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is proud to an-nounce that Geri and Frank Morrow will return to chair the Annual Palm Beach Gala.

The gala will take place on January 19, 2013 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. The evening’s theme, Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! promises to be an over-the-top spectacular event with amazing cirque entertainment and dancing to the fabulous “soul survivors” orchestra.

Last year, Mr. and Mrs. Morrow were able to help LLS raise more than $750,000 through their tireless efforts in securing fantastic auction items and obtaining generous support from pa-trons and sponsors. “We are thrilled that Geri and Frank have agreed to chair our gala once again. With their commitment and leadership, our 2013 Gala is sure to be another exciting and financially successful event. We sincerely ap-preciate their commitment to our mission,” said Pam Payne, Executive Director of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach Area Chapter.

All proceeds from Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! will benefit LLS’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. While this event will raise funds for lifesaving blood cancer re-search, it will also help support our local patients and their families by providing critically-needed financial aid.

For more information on Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore!, please contact Nancy Klein, Campaign Director, at 561.775.9954 or [email protected].

Geri and Frank MorrowGALA CHAIRS


Patrick Park Hosts Gift Gathering to Benefit Cirque du Palm Beach II, EncorePhilanthropist-extraordinaire, Patrick Park, hosted a party at his magnificent Bear’s Club home in honor of The Leukemia & Lym-phoma Society’s (LLS) Annual Palm Beach Gala, Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! Close to150 guests enjoyed a splendid evening of delicious food and wonderful entertainment complete with strolling mariachis, dancers and live music.

The purpose of this party, in addition to gen-erating excitement for the upcoming Gala, was to gather tempting items for its silent auction. Guests were asked to bring a unique item or to make a monetary donation in support of the LLS Gala. In return, attendees were treated to an evening they won’t soon forget, in the incompa-rable style for which Patrick Park is so well-known.

The 2013 Gala Committee, led by co-chairs Geri and Frank Morrow, are going all out to ensure that Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! will be the event of the Palm Beach season. “With our aweinspiring Cirque performers coupled with the ambiance and cuisine of Mar-a-Lago, this year’s Gala promises to be bigger and better than ever,” said Mr. Morrow. “With the generous support of Honorary Chairman and Grand Benefactor, Patrick

Park, along with many others, we are sure to make this a landmark year for LLS.” Other major chairs and benefactors include Hermé deWyman Miro, Ari Rifkin, Suzy Minkoff, AutoCricket.com, and Lighthouse Partners, LLC. Elizabeth Fago will be presented with the Outstanding Service Award by Suzy Minkoff at Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore.

The gala will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. The evening’s theme, Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! promises a fabulous night of fine dining, silent and live auctions and amazing entertain-ment. Individual tickets are $650 with Junior tickets priced at $400 per person. All proceeds from Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore! will benefit the LLS mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

While this event will raise funds for lifesaving blood cancer research, it will also help support our local patients and their families by providing critically-needed financial aid. For more informa-tion on Cirque du Palm Beach II-Encore!, please contact Nancy Klein, Campaign Director, at 561.775.9954 or [email protected].

Geri & Frank MorrowGala Chairs

Patrick Park, Lola Astanova,Geri & Frank Morrow Nikita Zukov, Lola Astanova, Michael Finn, Paula Zukov, Patrick Park

Jerrime Kitsos, Jamie & Joey Fago, Barry & Julie LyonsJason Brian- Auto Cricket

Photo Credit to Maya Johnson


Save the Date: The gala will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

Dr Sheila & Jack Fisher, Maria Spinak, Joanna & Donald Woodruff

Paula & Nikita Zukov with Kathryn Vecellio

Margaret M. LaManna, Helaine Cantor, Manuel M. Levin, Eddy CantorJerry & Marie Feldman

Ted & Alice Tarone Jan & Robert Burke, M.D Maya Johnson, Debbie Porreco & Jamie Fago

Donna Ross Dodson & David Dodson

Peggy Davis & Lewis Wheeler

THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH

Start the New Season Cocktail Reception at Club Colette was also the kick-off party for The International Society’s“La Vie en Rose” Holiday Gala, to take place December 17, 2012 at the Beach Club.

For reservations and information for “La Vie en Rose” please call: 561-832-4200.

The International Society of Palm Beach, The cocktail reception was generously hosted by The Gala Honorary Chairman Patrick Park in honor of the Gala Chairman Hermé de Wyman Miro.Close to 100 International Society Members attended and enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and each other’s company.

Dick Robinson, Hermé de Wyman Miro, Patrick Park Veronica Atkins, Hermé de Wyman Miro, Maurice Kazzi, Vilda de Porro

Joannie Elliott, Kurt Von Hufmann, Hayden Hosford, Countess Yolande de BonvouloirMark & Janet Levy, Judi & Ray Richards

Geri & Frank Morrow, Jack Berger & Lucille Jacobs Jason Brian and Guest

THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH

Robert & Toni Holt Kramer

Helene and Stanley Karp, Debra and Louis Porreco

Norma Stayman, Joan, Dr.Elizabeth Bowden, Hal Stayman

Goerge Palladino, Vicki Kellogg, Jerrold St. George

Jan McArt, Brian Simms, Geraldine Ferrara & Jay StuartHerbert Roemmele

Brownie McLean, Arlette Gordon & Elizabeth Bowden

Dr. Masako & Dr. Terrence O’ Brien, Brownie MC Lean & John BrowneZbig and Ania Scheller, Joe Kerzner & Lisa Koeper

Ginger, Narea, Hermé De Wyman Miro and Brygida Trzaska

Maude Cook, Ari Rifkin, Patty Myura

Greg Byler, Meredith Gale & John BrowneDebbie and Steve Schwarzberg

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Gail Worth, Carla Mann, Hal Miller, Julianne Nielsen Cunningham & Carol Weltz

Arlette Gorden & Elizebeth Bowden

Misuk & John Christensen and Faith Morford

Sieglinde Wikstrom & Contessa Yolande de Bonzouloir

Jamie DeVault, Michael Simmons, Rebecca Proctor & Renee Bakarian

Mackenzie-Childs Palm Beach graciously hosted a lovely pre-event on December 6, 2012 for the American Lung Association's upcoming "Adventures in Wonderland" 11th Annual Breath of Life Luncheon. Mackenzie-Childs proudly supported the American Lung Association, giving 10% of the evening's proceeds to the organization's fundraising efforts. The popular brand's Creative Director, Rebecca Proctor, was on-site to greet fans and sign purchased merchandise. Guests of the ininvite-only pre-event were immediately consumed with holiday cheer the second they walked through the doors of the impeccably designed Worth Avenue boutique. Loyal customers and supporters of the American Lung Association shopped for everything from holiday ornaments to to festive tableware while enjoying an impressive spread of food and wine.

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Janet and Mark Levy Cocktail Event, December 5, 2012University of Miami Miller School of MedicineDepartment of Neurology: Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Cognitive Disorders

Dr. Ralph SaccoProfessor and Olemberg Chair of Neurology, Executive Director of the McKnight Brain Institute and Chief of Neurology, Jackson Memorial Hospital, opened the program with a presentation on stroke. He emphasized that although stroke is a major public health issue, few people recognize the warning signs. He explained that an easy way to remem-ber the warning signs is to use the word FAST, which stands for Face, Arm, Speech and Time. If one side of the Face is droop-ing, one Arm is weak and the Speech is slurred or strange, act FAST and call 911 immediately as Time is limited to only 4.5 hours for early treatments. The Univer-sity of Miami has cutting edge research and treatments for acute stroke care and prevention. From using new devices to open up clogged arteries, to research trials using stem cells to enhance recovery, to new studies unraveling the genetic factors that can lead to stroke, the doctors at UHealth are some of the nations best in treating and preventing stroke.

Dr. Carlos SingerProfessor of Neurology and Chief of Movement Disorders Division, talked about advancements in the study and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. He in-troduced the audience to UM’s Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Dis-orders, which has been under his direction since 2002, and offers specialized medical diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. He explained that while there is much work to be done to identify the factors that cause Parkinson’s disease, we have learned how, with medications, to control symptoms. These treatments are effective in halting the progression and moderating the symptoms of the disease, mostly by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain For those whose symptoms do not respond to the usual medical treatments, UM also offers state of the art neurosurgi-cal therapies including deep brain stimula-tion for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.

Dr. Clinton WrightAssociate Professor of Neurology and Scientific Director, Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute and Chief, Division of Cognitive Disorders, discussed trends in Alzheimer Disease detection and treat-ment. He pointed out that while there is no effective treatment for Alzheimer disease, drug and non-drug treatments may help with both cognitive and behav-ioral symptoms. Researchers are looking for new strategies to alter the course of the disease and improve the quality of life for people with dementia. A worldwide quest is under way to find new treatments to stop, slow or even prevent Alzheimer disease. Because new drugs take years to produce from concept to market—and because drugs that seem promising in early-stage studies may not work as hoped in large-scale trials—it is critical that Alzheimer disease and related dementias research continue to accelerate.

Dr. Carlos SingerParkinson’s

Mark & Janet Levy, Dr. Ralph SaccoStroke

Dr. Clinton WrightAlzheimer’s


More than 100 guests joined hosts Janet and Mark Levy at the“Solving the Neurological Puzzle” cocktail party at the Colony Hotel on Wednesday evening, December 5th. The reception featured presentations by the physicians and scientists leading the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s efforts to establish the fin-est comprehensive neurology center in South Florida. It also served as a Kick-Off Party for the 2nd Annual “Solving the Neurological Puzzle” Gala at the Breakers Hotel on Saturday, February 2nd.

“Our mission is to provide the highest quality care for patients with neurological disorders in Southern Florida,” said Dr. Ralph Sacco, Director of U.M. Neurology Department, Chairman of Neurology, Epidemiology & Human Genetics . “We provide expertise in the evalua-tion and treatment of the entire spectrum of neurological diseases includ-ing stroke, multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson’s, Epilepsy and Alzheimer’s diseases,” Sacco said.

After an introduction by John Sory, a Palm Beach native and the current Chief Executive of UHealth Regional Alliance, Dr. Sacco opened the program with a presentation on Stroke. He was fol-lowed by Dr. Carlos Singer, Professor of Neurology and Chief of Movement Disorders Division, who spoke about advancements in the study and treatment of Parkinson’s Disease. Dr. Clinton Wright, Associate Professor of Neurology and Scientific Director of the Evelyn McKnight Brain Institute, discussed trends in Alzheimer’s disease, detection and treatment.

“I am so happy that the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine is planning to open up a clinical care facility right here on the island of Palm Beach and I believe that those of us who are able to do so must support this important institution which will be of great benefit to all who live here.,” Funds raised at the February 2nd “Solving the Neurological Puzzle” Gala, will support valuable research, clinical care and educa-tion for neurological diseases. Janet Levy and Cindy Feltenstein are the Gala chairs . Hermé deWyman Miro is the Honorary chairperson and Lois Pope is the International chairperson. For more information, please call 561-655-2111 or visit www.umgala.org.

Cindy Feltenstein & Janet LevyGala Chairs

Lois Pope, International Chairperson, Janet Levy, Gala Chair, Hermé de Wyman Miro, Honorary Chairperson, Cindy Feltenstein,

Gala Chair

Linda Koldenhoven, Cindy Feltenstein, Barbara Gilbert

Clother and Joyce Vaughn

Janet and Mark Levy Cocktail Event, December 5, 2012University of Miami, Miller School of MedicineDepartment of Neurology: Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Cognitive Disorders

John Sory - Cheif Executive UHealth Regional Alliance, Jan & Chip Malley

Jack Daubert, Linda Daubert, Janet Levy, Dawn Hoffman

Donna Ross Dodson & David Dodson

Save the Date

Kevin Mullin, Tom Mullin, Janet Levy, Tom Dolan


Palm Beach Round Table Luncheon The Palm Beach Round Table held their first lun-cheon of the season on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at The Beach Club Palm Beach with Luncheon Chair-man & Speaker Sponsor Hermé deWyman Miro and President Dick Robinson presiding over the event. Sig-rid Baumann was the Luncheon Underwriter. The guest speaker was Dr. Hans Baumann, Engineer and Author of several books. His speech topic was “How To Save The US Economy”, a very timely subject, in which the members were most interested. The Royal Palm Beach High School Choir performed a musical interlude led by their director David Sommers prior to the luncheon. Mrs. de Wyman Miro, Chairman, presented a scholarship to Royal Palm Beach High School Choral Director Mr. Som-mers. From the “Students Are Invited Program”, last year’s Palm Beach Round Table Essay Contest Winner, Maria Aitken, was recognized at the luncheon. As the winner, she was presented with a $1000 scholarship grant last season. The Round Table patron members also greatly enjoyed the elegant atmosphere of The Beach Club, its excellent food and each other’s company.

Guest Speaker Hans Baumann, Luncheon Underwriter Sigrid Baumann, Chairman of the Board Hermé deWyman Miro, President Dick Robinson

President Dick Robinson, Chairman of the Board Hermé deWyman Miro, General Carter Clarke, Irene Athans

Carol Jaeger, Doug Evans, Janet Levy

Sieglinde Wikstrom, Benjamin & Joan Rubin

Lucille Jacobs, Jack Berger, Jacquie Klein

Jacquie & Link Klein, Gail GieblerPhoto Credit to Studio Palm Beach

Kurt von Hoffman, President Dick Robinson, Michael Dixon

Daniel Biaggi, Sarah & Dick PietrafesaGeorge G. & Lynn A. Malek, Edwin Vinson

Diana Paxton, Stanford Smith, Sieglinde Wikstrom

Anka Palitz, Michael Dixon, Vicki Kellogg, Janet Levy

Sheldon Lenahan, Moira Dooley, Herman Pirchner

Gerda & Ken Newstrom, Barbara Rentschler Herbert Roemmele, Chairman of the Board Hermé deWyman Miro, Herman Pirchner

Chairman of the Board Hermé deWyman Miro presenting scholarship grant to Royal Palm Beach High School Choral Director David Sommer

One of Show Business’ Longest Playing Brother/Sister Acts Ends After 60 YearsDonald Craig McArt, D.D., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012

A diminutive man with large, prominent ears, Donald Craig McArt, known as “Bunny” to his friends and as an extra modest fellow to all who knew and loved him, passed away as gently and graciously as he lived his life on –Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 in Boca Raton, Fla.

Don McArt was a genial co-host and frequent star at Jan

McArt’s Royal Palm Dinner The-atre in Boca Raton, Fla., for 11 years. His long-term acting career began on Broadway with George Ab-bott’s Kiss and Tell. He also enjoyed a full career in television dating from a 1956 appearance in Alfred Hitch-cock Presents, as well as a movie career under Disney contract that included a comic role as a football player in Son of Flubber.

In addition to being a popular moti-vational speaker, McArt spent the last four years on a U.S. and Cana-dian tour of the critically acclaimed one-man show, Say Goodnight Gra-cie, as George Burns. He was sched-uled to appear this coming January once again with sister Jan McArt in her Play Reading Series presentation of Back Stage Story by playwright Tony Finstrom at the Wold Perform-ing Arts Center on the Lynn Univer-sity campus in Boca Raton, Fla.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, McArt spent many of his growing years in Anderson, Ind., a small General Motors town north of Indianapolis, Ind. His mother was a talented musician and homemaker and his father an engineer for General Motors. Working his way through college with Don McArt’s Dance Band, McArt received his bachelor’s in business from Indiana University, where he played bass drum in the famed Marching 100 IU Band, was president of his senior class, as well as president on the board of the Aeons. After school, McArt became a newscaster/disc jockey at NBC affiliate WEOA in Evansville, Ind., before venturing to New York, where he attracted the at-tention of legendary stage director George Abbott.

McArt began his long time acting career when Abbot engaged McArt for his first

Broadway role in Kiss and Tell. He contin-ued to perform in the Broadway and na-tional companies of Pajama Tops, Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple and There’s A Girl In My Soup with Don Ameche, Dana Andrews, Virginia Mayo, John Agar, Jean Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Margaret O’Brien, June Wilkinson and Patty McCor-mick, among others.

Don McArt is survived by brother Dr. Bruce (Katie) McArt of Elkhart, Ind.; sister Jan McArt of Boca Raton, Fla.; nieces Deborah Lahr (John) Lawlor of Boca Raton, Fla. and Kristin McArt (Al) Genske of Sobbieski, Wisc.; nephews Kevin (Heidi) McArt of Elkhart, Ind. and Scott McArt of Houston, Tex. and David (Rita) McArt of Green Bay, Wisc.; grandnieces Katharine

Lawlor of New York, N.Y. and Madison McArt of Elkhart, Ind. and Brooklyn McArt of Elkhart, Ind.; grandnephews Evan Law-lor of Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. and Austin McArt of Elkhart, Ind. and Grant McArt of Colorado and Adam McArt of Milwaukee, Wisc.

A celebration of his life and memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Per-forming Arts Center on the campus of Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, Fla. Dr. Barbara Lunde will preside. In lieu of flowers or visits at this time, the McArt family would be honored if you would make a donation to your favorite char-ity in honor of Don “Bunny” McArt.

Highlights:• Brother and sister shared 60 years in

show business, and both still working steadily

• Popular on Broadway stage and • television• Movie career under Disney contract• Produced and directed theatre in • Hollywood• Wrote for radio• Television producer at NBC• Presided 17 years as minister of Science

of Mind Center, Church of Religious Services in Whittier, Calif.

• Performed for over 11 years with Jan McArt’s Royal Palm Dinner Theatre, Boca Raton, Fla.

• One man show Good Night Gracie as George Burns toured U.S. and Canada past 4 years

Jan and Don McArt

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Margarit and her husband Richard, opened their lovely home for family, friends and employees for cocktail reception on Sunday 9th to wish everybody HAPPY HOLIDAYS!The evening included cocktails, delicious food, an extra ordi-nary desserts and lovely music.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


HAPPY BIRTHDAY VILDA! CELEBRATING HER BIRTHDAY AT MAR-A-LAGO CLUB with family and friends, also remembering some precious moments of previous times.

Regis & Joy Philben with Vilda de Porro

Vilda de Porro & Maurice Kazzi with Dr. Robert Mackler & Lois Pope

John Garrett, Michael Taylor,Vilda de Porro & Amy Alley

Vilda de Porro & Jay Leno

Anthony Quin with his children & Maurice Kazzi

Vilda de Porro & Alexandre Haig

Vilda de Porro & Cathleen & Wayne Newton

Donald & Melanie Trump, Elizabeth Grau Trump,Vilda de Porro & James Grau

Elizabeth Grau Trump ,Vilda de Porro & Donald Trump

Hermé de Wyman Miro & Vilda de PorroSheila & Jack Fisher ,Vilda de Porro, Maurice Kazzi,

Hermé de Wyman Miro & Maya Johnson

Julio Iglesias,Vilda de Porro & Maurice Kazzi

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