FC Life

On the evening of November 14th, Barbara and Fred Stern and Judy and Eddy Chesler volunteered at the STEM Program (science technology engineering math) for grades 2-6th at Grove Park School which is one of the schools supported by our Charities Foundation. The evening began with boys and girls playing a medley of tunes especially written for drums. Eight adorable cheerleaders did their moves while the drums played. At the end of their performance, an announcement was made that the various types of drums were purchased with money donated by Frenchman's Creek. An applause followed. After the entertainment, volunteers were assigned to different interactive stations where the children could work on projects pertaining to STEM. One 5th grade girl after completing her project said to me, "I just love working with OLD PEOPLE!!

Judy Chesler

One of the most popular local places to visit, with or without children, is Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. It's only about a 10 minute drive from our gate and certainly worth seeing. The old growth trees feel like a trip back to Jupiter as it was and the birds, reptiles and mammals are almost all native to Florida and almost all are rescued. There is no admission charge, but donations are desperately needed. It's quite rough, not fancy, like the Palm Beach Zoo, but it is home to about 4500 critters who have been rescued, have injuries and could not survive in the wild. There is a hospital with a surgery and many rehab cages. Also a flight cage so that birds recovering from broken wings, sometimes from accidents with cars, sometimes from being shot, can learn how to fly again. They have recently built, with the help of Frenchman's Creek Charities Foundation, a beautiful education center. We 'grant' them money for their education programs which are very popular with school children, home schooled children and many visitors. Last year they estimate they had about 150,000 visitors. Maybe you were in this number? If not, keep this special, low key place in mind. I love it!

Norma Lippman

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