Miami Lakes Athletic Club members, staff support autism program

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The Miami Lakes Athletic Club presented a $500 check to the HDS Foundation in May. HDS Foundation in Miami Lakes provides mentoring services to teens and young adults who have autism-related disabilities. The fitness center sold scrunchies, pens, wristbands and hair ties at the front desk and also hosted a Zumbathon, where athletes donated $10 to participate, to raise money.  Elizabeth Falk, HDS Foundation program manager, said the...

Juneteenth observed with music, song

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

     Juneteenth, the national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, was observed June 18 at Miami Lakes Town Hall. Saxophonist Michael E. Kennedy performed. South Florida Miss Juneteenth beauty queens, one teen and one adult, also attended. Sponsored by the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee and Memorial Healthcare System, Committee Secretary Elsa Rues gave the invocation. Entrepreneur Jihad...

Little Free Libraries build community, literacy for readers of all ages

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, July 20, 2022

    Visitors to Veterans Park or Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes may have noticed boxes atop wooden poles.       While they may look like birdhouses, they’re really places for residents – children and adults alike -- to share books with their neighbors.      Books line the shelves of Miami Lakes’ Little Free Libraries in seven town parks.       The...

Miami Lakes Library programs through July 30

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, July 20, 2022

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes. Space is limited; in some cases you must register in advance for online events.      Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program Funded in part by The Children’s Trust In Person, Sat., July 16, 23,...

Workout: To do at home, in the gym or on the go

Sports By Paula Liu, Yoga Instructor, Miami Lakes Athletic Club Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Sage Marichi I - aka Marichyasana I, is a deep forward fold of your body that stretches your back, shoulders and legs while lengthening your spine.         It also provides a nice massage to your internal organs.      Like all the forward bends, Marichyasana can help calm your mind and decrease stress. It can also help relieve tightness and pain in your lower back. 1.  Take a good seat on...
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