Griselda's Blog

"Bless Your Heart"

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:19:38 -0600

February is the American Heart Month, and the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes has organized a very important event to spread information to prevent cardiovascular disease in women.

Here is all the information:

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WOMEN OF ALL AGES

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes

Cordially invites you to

“BLESS YOUR HEART”
PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN
WOMEN

GUEST SPEAKER
CESAR PELLERANO, MD

Dr. Pellerano has been practicing cardiology in the Aventura area for over 25 years. He is a
graduate of the University Of Miami School Of Medicine and completed his Cardiology Fellowship
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of
Cardiology and is a member of The Leading Physicians of the World. His practice consists of
primarily preventive medicine.

FEBRUARY 25, 2010
7:00 PM

OUR LADY OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC
CHURCH
6600 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes, FL

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF
DEATH IN WOMEN. HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES KILL
MORE WOMEN THAN ALL FORMS OF CANCER
COMBINED.

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together
to advance the status of women. Since 1919 Zontians have been working around the world to improve the lives of
women through our global service and advocacy efforts designed to prevent violence against women, increase access
to education and healthcare, and expand economic self sufficiency.

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I hope you come.

Coming Soon! - 3rd Annual Taste of Miami Lakes Festival

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:18:13 -0600

The 3rd Annual Taste of Miami Lakes Festival is taking place next month,

so remember to mark your calendars!

When? Saturday February 27th, 2010

At what time? From 11 am to 9 pm

Where? Main Street, Town of Miami Lakes

Come with family and friends and enjoy the food, music, arts and crafts, fashion show and much, much more.

This event is full of flavor, color, and fun!

Enjoy Holiday Music in the Town of Miami Lakes!

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:49:48 -0600

Come to Main Street to enjoy the Sounds of the Holiday concerts. These concerts will feature school choirs, and various bands and musical groups.

Where: Main Street at the Gazebo Stage (Main Street and New Barn Road)

When: Every Friday and Saturday starting Friday December 4 until Saturday December 19

Time: from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

Charlie doesn't know what to do with our new neighbor...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:44:34 -0600

We just moved into a new home in Lake Cynthia, in the Town of Miami Lakes. Charlie and I found out the other day that in addition to turtles, fish, and ducks, our new neighbors include a few iguanas. This is a huge one!

Look at Charlie's neck. It is double its normal size. I believe he was just trying to get a good look at the iguana but keeping his distance just in case he had to run inside!

Come to the Festival Of Lights in Miami Lakes!

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:31:37 -0600

Festival Of Lights of Main Street - Town of Miami Lakes

This year’s Festival of Lights will take place on Saturday November 28, starting at 6 pm. The Lighting Ceremony will start at 7:00 pm.

Come and enjoy the holiday music and activities for the whole family!

When: Saturday, November 28 2009

Starting at 6:00 pm

Where: Main Street – Miami Lakes

Happy Holidays!

It is time to start fishing!

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:45:19 -0500

“Father Knows Best” – 7^th Annual Fishing Tournament

Once again, it is time for the Town of Miami Lakes' “Father Knows Best” fishing tournament.

This fun “catch and release” fishing event will take place June 20^th, on the shores of the Graham Dairy Lake. Prices will be awarded to the first fish caught, the most fish caught, the biggest fish caught, the smallest fish caught, the youngest fisherman, the oldest fisherman, and the best father and child team.

Where? Graham Dairy Lake

When? Saturday June 20^th, 2009 – from 7:30 am to noon

How much is the price of Admission? FREE!!!

Pre-registration is required to participate, and the deadline to register is Thursday June 18^th.

Please register via e-mail by emailing the Town of Miami Lakes:

mlcac@miamilakesfl.gov

Or register via phone by calling:

Katya Lysak at 305-364-6100 extension 138

Have Fun!

Macky and Charlie: The Dynamic Duo

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:17:55 -0600

Well, these two had not seen each other for a few days. The reunion was so "dynamic", and exiting that both were exhausted after a couple of hours of non-stop running and playing. I took this picture with my phone camera after both basically collapsed on this bed.

After a while, Mackie moved to his own bed, leaving Charlie to enjoy his purple beanbag. The peace lasted only a very short half an hour or so.

Then it was time again to run amok around the house. What a happy dog life they have. They are both a blessing to our family and to each other. We nicknamed them "The Dynamic Duo", and considering the amount of energy they both have, the name seems very appropriate!

BTW, if there are no pictures of them playing is because our cameras are not capable of taking such a picture. Do you remember that cartoon of the Tasmanian devil "Taz"? remember how fast he would move? well, these two are faster than Taz. So imagine! :-)

A Miami Lakes home at a fantastic price!

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:32:53 -0600

Great opportunity to own a large and gorgeous home in the Town of Miami Lakes, Florida.

15470 NW 82nd. Court - Miami Lakes, Florida 33016

*** Offered at $ 499,000 ***

Located in the gated community of Royal Palm Estates, this property is close to the main expressways that connect South Florida: just a few blocks from 826 and I-75, and minutes from the Turnpike, I-95, and 836.

It offers 24 hrs security, the comfort of a large one-story home, and the privacy of a corner lot.

Features:

- Home - 3,283 sq.ft

- Lot - 10,600 sq.ft.

- 5 bedrooms

- 3 and 1/2 bathrooms

- Tiled floors throughout

- French arched windows

- Decorative fireplace

- Vaulted ceilings

- Formal Dining

- Gourmet kitchen with two ovens (one is a built-in wall oven)

- Breakfast area with bay window overlooking pool

- Master bath with double sinks, bidet, roman tub, and separate shower

- Central A/C

- 40 feet by 12 feet covered patio (under home roof, could be easily enclosed if desired)

- Pool with fountain

- Two car garage with tiled floor, insulated doors, and split A/C

- Paved circular driveway

- Accordion Shutters

If you would like more information regarding this property, or if you have any questions about the real estate market in the Town of Miami Lakes, please give me a call or send me an email. I'll be glad to help you.

Your Miami Lakes real estate agent,

Come to the 2nd Annual TASTE OF MIAMI LAKES FESTIVAL !

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:19:17 -0600

2nd Annual TASTE OF MIAMI LAKES FESTIVAL

When? Saturday FEBRUARY 28TH, 2009 - Between 11 am and 9 pm

Where? MAIN STREET - TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES

Come and enjoy great food! The Taste of Miami Lakes Festival is an event that brings together fantastic food, live music, arts and crafts, children's face painting, a fashion show, and more, all in a day of fun for everyone. And most importantly, admission is FREE!

Check the official "Taste of Miami Lakes Festival" website.

See you there!

A New Addition to the Family

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:36:27 -0600

I want to introduce the new addition to our family.

My daughter just adopted a 6 month old puppy named Macky. He is a mix and we are not sure what the mix is. But the result is pure sweetness! Macky is adorable, and Charlie, our 2 year old Schnauzer/Poodle mix loves him.

Here he is. Macky is mostly white with some very cute black spots. He is so sweet and well behaved the whole family fell in love with him immediately, including Charlie. The only thing I don't like about him is that he sheds a lot. But nobody is perfect, right?

And here below is Charlie in his crate taking a nap with Macky. As you can see in the second picture, Charlie found out that Macky can be used as a pillow.

Town of Miami Lakes - Part 2: The Lakes

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:25:10 -0600

In my previous post about the Town of Miami Lakes I posted some pictures showing one of the characteristics of this city: its lakes.

According to the Town's official website, there are a total of 23 lakes. Some of them are: Lake Glenn-Ellen, Lake Patricia, Lake Hilda, Lake Adele, Lake Carol, Lake Cynthia, Lake Elizabeth, Lake Katharine, Lake Sandra, Lake Sarah and Lake Suzie. Each one of them is surrounded by homes that take full advantage of their location.

These wonderful lakes add charm to the city, and they bring peace and beauty to our surroundings.

I hope you enjoyed the pictures. If you watch closely, in the picture above you can see a couple of ducks enjoying the lake as well!

Taste of Miami Lakes Festival

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:37:07 -0600

The Main Street Merchants present the Taste of Miami Lakes Festival. This fun event will take place on March 29th from 11 am to 9 pm in Town Center.

This is an opportunity to taste the varied foods offered by Miami Lakes restaurants and vendors. The program includes lots of fun activities for kids and the whole family. There will be arts and crafts, musical performances and a fashion show. Have fun, be there!!!

Worried about Max

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:24:45 -0600

I took Max to the vet yesterday to have a couple of warts surgically removed. The thing is that after the procedure the doctor discovered Max has a large lump in his neck that went unnoticed by us. Max has so much skin and fat around his neck we didn't feel it.

Well the thing is the doctor took a sample and sent it to the lab. We will not know the results until next week. But I'm worried. I'm usually the one who doesn't worry until the moment I see the train coming at me. But now I am truly worried, mostly because the doctor told me it didn't look good.

Max is my baby. Even though we also have a one year old dog named Charlie. Max has been with us for almost 9 years. He goes everywhere I go. He is always following me. He is the first one to come to the door when I get home, and the one next to it when I leave. It is incredible how much love he is capable of giving.

I love you Max!

September - a month filled with musical events at the Town of Miami Lakes!

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:42:32 -0500

Miami Lakes has that small town feeling to it that makes it so endearing. This is just one of the reasons many want to call it home. It also offers varied opportunities to its residents to enjoy cultural events totally free of charge.

September brings a month-long celebration named “Renaissance 2008."

Every weekend of the month will offer opportunities to enjoy art and live music.

These are just some of the planned events:

Saturday 6 – 7pm – Car show, Banjo music, Barber Shop Quartets, at Main Street

Friday 12 – 8 pm – Square Dance at the Community Center

Saturday 13 – 7 pm – Concert by Barbara Goleman’s Jazz Band “Sounds of the 40’s” at Main Street

Friday 19 – 7:30 pm – Folk Music at the Main Street Theater

Saturday 27 – 7:00 pm – Hip-Hop, Art exhibit and contemporary dances at the Community Center

Isn't this great? Enjoy!

Does your dog get scared when there’s thunder? What about fireworks?

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:45:33 -0500

Max, our 8 year-old yellow lab, is terrified of both. We live in Miami Lakes, Florida, and during the summer we have thunderstorms almost every day. We live in a one-story home with lots of windows and sliding doors, surrounded by palms and other trees. When there’s a thunderstorm, sometimes it feels like we are sitting outside in the middle of it. So imagine how this makes poor Max feel! (just in case you are wondering, we do have accordion shutters to protect us from hurricanes).

Since the time Max was a little puppy he started to shake as soon as he heard thunder or fireworks. I didn’t know what to do. But I knew I didn’t want to give him any medication to calm down. So I covered a sofa with a blanket and put Max on it. It worked. Even though he kept shaking, I could tell he felt safer there. Eventually he would relax. He would cuddle up and look half his size, and he would stay on the sofa until the storm passed, or the fireworks stopped. Then when he thought it was safe again, he would jump off and look for me or another family member. Kind of letting us know everything was fine.

Well, over the years we have used the same "therapy" to deal with Max's anxiety when a storm approaches or fireworks start. Actually, I’ve seen that this sofa/blanket remedy seems to work faster now than it did years ago. Now Max relaxes just a couple of minutes after jumping on the sofa and making himself comfortable. The bad thing is that Max has learned to associate the rain with the thunder, so now even if it is just raining he gets all shaky and goes to the sofa!

It was only recently that I talked to the vet about this, because we were at the office when a storm started and Max went crazy, shaking all over. The vet was very glad that we had found a way to calm Max down. He told me that this problem is extremely common and that many dogs become very destructive during storms and some even hurt themselves.

It seems though that Charlie, our seven-month Poodle/Schnauzer mix, doesn’t mind storms or fireworks for that matter. He doesn’t act any different when there’s thunder. He did not have any problems with the 4th of July fireworks celebrations either. So it seems Max will not need to share the sofa after all. I’m sure he is happy about that!
Here is Max on the sofa. This picture was NOT taken during a storm.