Village of Islamorada News — Lower Matecumbe Beach Property Owners Association

Islamorada, Village of Islands News
March 1, 2018

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MARCH EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
AT FOUNDERS PARK
NEW: Pickleball Clinics and Adult League
3 on 3 Adult Basketball Tournament March 24th

Redbone Island Walk: Saturday, March 2nd, Registration 8AM, Walk 9AM.

Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Located at the Founders Park Beach Pavilion.

Contact Redbone at 305-664-2002 for more information.

NEW! Pickleball Clinics begin March 4th: Come try the sport that's sweeping the nation! Mondays and Saturdays beginning March 4th! For beginners and advanced beginners. Clinics and Round Robins. Sponsored by Tiki Tennis. Contact Pro Susie Jannach at 954-290-7502 for more information.

NEW! Adult Intermediate Pickleball League: Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am.m beginning March 13th. Maximum of 12 teams. Prizes and Social after the tournament ends! Contact Jordan Selders at 305-853-1685 for more information.

P.E. Pandemonium: Friday, March 8th from 6-8pm. Kids only. Ages 5-12. $10 per child. Bring the kids for an evening of sports, games and FUN! Co-Hosted by Tiki Tennis. Pre-register at the Founders Park Office. Contact Jordan Selders at 305-853-1685 or Susie Jannah at 954-290-7502 for more information.

Florida Keys Fishing Guides Association Kid's Fishing Seminar Sunday, March 17th10am - 2pm at the Founders Park Beach Pavilion.

Free Admission. Food, Competitions, Prizes, Demonstrations.

All boys and girls welcome! Under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact Captain Steve at 305-393-0943 or Captain Xavier at 305-393-1779

for more for more information.

3 on 3 Adult Basketball Tournament: One-day tournament on Sunday March 24th from 9am-5pm. Seeking Players and Teams. Contact Jordan Selders at 305-853-1685 for more information.

Pops in the Park - Swaying Sounds of Paradise: Saturday, March 30th from 4pm-7pm at the Founders Park Amphitheater. Featuring a Pooch Parade! Brought to you by the Keys Community Concert Band. Free Admission. Bring a chair or blanket. Contact 305-451-4530 for more information.
BAY JAM: Sunday March 31st starting at 11am. Come out and support local artists with live music on the bay! Art and food vendors. Free Admission, donations encouraged. Visit www.keysice.com for more information. Now Hiring! Seeking Summer Staff. Part-time and Seasonal positions for Lifeguard,Park Attendant, and Recreation Camp Staff. Must be 15 years of age. Interested individuals should call Anne Onsgard at 305-853-1685.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Springboard Dive Program: Contact Coach Kelly Kater at 215-622-6841 for information.
Fitness Programs: Beach Yoga, Beach Bootcamp, Circuit Training, Gentle Flow Yoga, Zumba, Zumba Gold & Toning, Keep it Moving Senior Fit and Chair Yoga! Contact Instructor Heather Head at 305-304-6880 for more information. Aquafit Water Aerobics: Contact Instructor Ken Schryver at 305-942-8005 or Paula Friedman at 773-860-8384 for information.
Masters Adult Swim Program: Contact Coach Jon Olsen 305-393-5855 for information.
Age Group Swim: Contact Coach Jon Olsen 305-393-5855 or Abbie Kelley at 305-522-1120 for more information.
Synchro Sirens Synchronized Swimming: Contact Coach Isla Crawford at 856-473-4752 for information.
Swimming Lessons by Appointment: Contact Instructor Colleen Hammon at 305-393-2513 for information.
Tennis Program: Includes lessons, clinics, boot camp and more. Contact Tennis Pros Susie Jannach 954-290-7502 or Greg Pearson 517-285-5693 for information.
Park events and programs are open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate because of that disability should contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA@islamorada.fl.us or 305-664-6448 at least 48 hours before the scheduled event.

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Contact: Islamorada Parks and Recreationifp@islamorada.fl.us
305-853-1685

visit: www.islamorada.fl.us

LOWER MATECUMBE KEY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS

Lower Matecumbe Key residents and business owners donated over $19,000 dollars for the purchase of a LUCAS Chest Compression System (LUCAS device) to be utilized by Islamorada Fire Rescue Station 19 Emergency Medical Responders. The LUCAS device is a CPR machine that provides mechanically controlled compressions that are able to sustain a higher blood flow to the brain and heart compared to manual compressions. A caregiver can quickly fatigue while giving chest compressions and the compressions become variable or weaker with fatigue. Utilizing the LUCAS device, a patient receives uninterrupted chest compressions while the Emergency Medical Responder is able to perform other life-saving medical treatment.

Larry Zettwoch, an Islamorada Fire Rescue Volunteer, began the fund-raising efforts after being given a challenge after one of the monthly CPR classes the Village provides for free to the community at Islamorada Fire Rescue Station 20. A LUCAS device was demonstrated during the class. The challenge by Caloosa Cove Resort and Marina and Safari Lounge Principal Sergio Rivera was that if Larry raised half the $19,000 cost for a LUCAS device, Mr. Rivera would pay the other half of the cost.

When the event to celebrate the generosity of the Lower Matecumbe community was held at the Safari Lounge March 15th, the full $19,000 had been collected and donations were still arriving. More than 65 individuals and businesses, all with direct connections to Lower Matecumbe Key, gave donations for the life-saving equipment. "It took off like a rocket", said Larry Zettwoch, "I just keep saying it takes an island."

With the cost of the LUCAS device covered, Sergio Rivera gave a separate $10,000 donation to Islamorada to fund Pediatric Medical Trauma and Emergency Training for Islamorada Fire Rescue personnel. Sergio's brother, Peter Rivera presented the check to Islamorada Village Manager Seth Lawless at the March 15th event.

At its March 9th meeting, the Islamorada Village Council was made aware of the fundraising efforts and committed to contributing Village funds toward the purchase of the LUCAS device and training. With the purchase of the LUCAS device for Station 19, all three Islamorada Fire Rescue Stations have LUCAS devices for use by Emergency Medical Responders.

Islamorada Village Manager Seth Lawless (left) accepts donation for LUCAS device from Larry Zettwoch (middle)

and donation for Pediatric Medical Training from Peter Rivera (right).

Jason Bryant, Geo Toth and Nick Fallero with the new LUCAS device.