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Lisa Burgess Christopher J. Kant
New River Fine Art Vu New River Apartments
ONE GOOD THING that has come from this surreal time for At VU NW RIVER APARTMENTS, the ONE GOOD THING
New River Fine Art is the strengthening of relationships we during these challenging times was the ability to continue
have with our collectors. While we tried to do as much and even improve our communications. Although, we were
business as possible via the internet, as every other gallery not able to have personal contact with the neighbors of our
did, it was the personal contacts we made with our most community, we utilized methods such as, ZOOM,
valued collectors that carried us through the shutdown and INSTAGRAM and FACETIME to continue that personal
allowed the gallery to thrive once we reopened. I actually “touch” during challenging times. Our team is very
had one long time collector ask what they could buy to help optimistic in hopes we will reinstate our spectacular resident
me. That type of connection doesn’t happen online. events continuing in person connections. Stay Safe.
www.newriverfineart.com | 954.524.2100 www.vunewriver.com | 954.372.8680

Zola & Ave Keller
Zola Keller
Dr. Spencer Taintor ONE GOOD THING? When first asked this question, my
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church & School
thought was “you’re kidding.” But in retrospect, the
At Saint Mark’s, we knew that having our students on downtime did afford us the time to get back to creating new
campus and interacting with their cohorts was key to their designs and in some cases, experiment with new direction.
academic goals as well as their social, emotional health As time went on, designs became more creative, more
during the pandemic. Since August 19th, Saint Marks has youthful in structure and fabrication and eventually, more
thrived in providing a safe, on campus environment full of unique. It takes a considerable amount of time to translate a
enrichments and activities for the well-being of our students. sketch into a beautiful, well-fitting garment that represents
Happy, engaged students have led to significant academic the Zola Keller brand. While we wish the COVID tragedy
growth in addition to students developing the resiliency and hadn’t happened at all, we’ve adapted and have fresh new
confidence that they can thrive even in the face of significant fashion to welcome the good times that lay ahead.
challenges. We have been and always will be here for Each www.zolakeller.com | 954.462.3222
Child. Each Day.
www.saintmarks.com | 954.563.4508

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