Divi Resorts Weddings

Destination weddings in the Caribbean are truly one-of-a-kind and happy couples look to Divi Resorts to provide expert wedding planning and execution.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (PRWEB)
October 10, 2019

Couples on the hunt for the perfect place to tie the knot need look no further than Divi Resorts! Cool breezes, soft white sand and turquoise waters set the mood for a dreamy Caribbean destination wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary celebration on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire or St. Maarten. Plus, with Divi’s special wedding and romance packages, couples can celebrate their love story in style without breaking the bank.

“Destination weddings in the Caribbean are truly one-of-a-kind and happy couples look to Divi Resorts to provide expert wedding planning and execution. Couples can rest assured that arranging and coordinating a long-distance wedding will be made that much easier in the hands of our professionals to ensure a flawless day full of love and memories,” said Marco Galaverna, Divi Resorts President & COO. “And our romance packages are ideal for those celebrating honeymoons and special anniversaries!”

Whether you’re seeking a large group wedding, a small and intimate affair or a popular retie the knot ceremony for immediate family, Divi Resorts offers all the pre- and post-ceremony fun and adventure on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire and St. Maarten.

From the moment you and your guests arrive, our on-site amenities, including fabulous freshwater pools, exhilarating land and water sports, diving and snorkeling, elegant restaurants with mouthwatering menus, lively bars with creative cocktails, indulgent spas and much more will keep everyone busy, entertained and in the party mood!

Divi offers the following Wedding Package for the soon-to-be newlyweds when 10+ room reservations are booked for wedding guests:

• – Complimentary One-Bedroom Suite
• – Turndown Service
• – Fresh Flowers & Champagne on Arrival
• – Free Daily Breakfast
• – Free 4- or 7-Night Return Anniversary Stay (in the same resort as the original stay)
• – Free Couples Massage

There’s also a helpful Ceremony Package available that provides:

• – On-Island Wedding Coordinator
• – Wedding Ceremony
• – Fresh Floral Bouquet & Groom Boutonniere
• – Palm Fringed, Sand Swept Aisle
• – Non-Denominational Minister & Service
• – Champagne Toast
• – 1-Tier Wedding Cake
• – 1-Hour Photography

For more information on Divi’s Wedding and Ceremony Packages or to check availability, visit http://www.diviresorts.com/weddings.htm.

Divi’s Romance Packages are perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries or any romantic occasion! Five-night romance packages start at $528 per person ($106 per person, per night). Seven-night romance packages start at $711 per person ($102 per person, per night). Both packages include:

• – Accommodations in a one-bedroom suite
• – Daily breakfast for two
• – One romantic candlelit dinner for two
• – Welcome turndown service for the first night with special treats such as bedside candles, a petal-strewn bed, a chilled bottle of champagne in a keepsake souvenir wine cooler bag, two souvenir champagne flutes and chocolate or tropical fruits

All-inclusive romance package options are available on Aruba and St. Maarten.

For more information on Divi’s Romance Packages or to check availability, visit http://www.diviresorts.com/honeymoons.htm.

Divi Resorts also offers exclusive honeymoon registries to four properties: Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort, Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort on Aruba, Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on St. Maarten and Divi Southwinds Beach Resort on Barbados. Couples can sign up for this personalized and customizable honeymoon registry and choose to accept contributions toward a wide range of experiences, services and amenities, including nights at the resort, fine dining, casual dining, spa treatments, welcome turndown packages, snorkel adventures, sunset sails, flower arrangements and much more. Guests can also make general contributions toward the couple’s stay. For more information or to sign up, visit http://www.diviresorts.honeymoonwishes.com.

For a limited time, couples can enter for a chance to win a 5-night Romance Package. One lucky couple who shares their love story at http://www.diviresorts.com/honeymoons.htm will win an all-inclusive 5-night vacation to St. Maarten with two tickets to AquaMania Adventures’ Tango Dinner Cruise, a 50-minute Couples Pure Relaxation Massage at Indulgence by the Sea Spa, and turndown service on the first night.*

Enter before November 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. ET!

*Airfare and transportation not included. Travel must be completed before November 25, 2020. See terms and conditions for more details.

About Divi Resorts

The Caribbean vacation experts for over 50 years, Divi Resorts features a collection of seven premium resorts spanning the five stunning islands of Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix and St. Maarten. For more information on Divi Resorts, call 1-800-367-3484 or visit http://www.diviresorts.com.

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Silent Beacon & My Sister’s Place Partnership

Silent Beacon will provide another layer of support to our comprehensive services enabling survivors to get the immediate help they need to remain safe now and into the future.” -Quincy Inman, Development & Communications Manager at My Sister’s Place

ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)
October 09, 2019

Washington, D.C.’s oldest domestic violence shelter My Sister’s Place, is adopting stealthy new technology that enables abuse victims to receive immediate help in life-threatening situations. Survivors will be given a FREE wearable panic-button device to alert their safety network of an emergency.

In homage to Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Silent Beacon will be donating wearable panic-button devices to every survivor at My Sister’s Place. The Sanctuary Plus emergency shelter and the RISE (Reaching Independence through Survivor Empowerment) Program help families fleeing from domestic violence move from crisis and homelessness to safety and stability.

“Everyone deserves dignity and safety in their relationships, but people at risk of intimate partner violence especially need tools and support,” said Silent Beacon founder and CEO Kenny Kelley. “Silent Beacon equips people to summon help, and we’re honored to serve victims and survivors by partnering with My Sister’s Place not only during Domestic Violence Awareness Month but throughout the year.”

Silent Beacon is the perfect way to empower at-risk individuals:

• 
  One Press of a Button:
• Calls 911 or any other emergency contact of your choice
• Texts and emails your loved ones that you need help
• Shares your live GPS location with pre-programmed contacts
• Silent Mode: Prevents the attacker from knowing an emergency call has been placed. When in silent mode, the emergency contact can hear what is happening through Silent Beacon’s microphone, but the attacker will not be able to hear the emergency contact. This allows the victim to call for help without further enraging the perpetrator.
• Small & Easily Concealed: Often, the first thing an abuser does is separate a victim from their cell phone so they can’t call for help. That’s why there’s a need for an easily concealed panic-button to summon first responders and loved ones with one press.
• Every Second Counts: Dialing 911 from a cell phone can take up to 28 seconds. In an emergency, Silent Beacon allows users to call for help and alert loved ones in 1 second.
• Easily Connected & Customizable: Silent Beacon connects to smartphones, tablets and other compatible Bluetooth® devices, and can be customized to alert a victim’s case manager, emergency shelter and loved ones.
• No Monthly Fees: Because Silent Beacon is Bluetooth® compatible, the device has no monthly fees or added costs.

The collaboration between My Sister’s Place and Silent Beacon is instrumental in helping victims protect themselves. “At the root of all survivors of domestic violence needs, there lies one similar thread – the critical need for safety,” said Quincy Inman, My Sister’s Place’s Development and Communications Manager. “Silent Beacon will provide another layer of support to our comprehensive services enabling survivors to get the immediate help they need to remain safe now and into the future. I am incredibly grateful for the compassion of the leadership of Silent Beacon.”

Given the scope of the domestic violence problem, Silent Beacon’s technology would be helpful nationwide. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports:

• About 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime and reported some form of IPV-related impact.
• Over 43 million women and 38 million men experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

About Silent Beacon

Silent Beacon, LLC, was founded in 2013 with a vision of providing immediate assistance to those in need by enabling its users to instantly locate family members and loved ones requiring emergency assistance. Its 24/7 Customer Support Center is ready to answer questions, listen to feedback, and help customers get their device and associated app up and running. Visit http://www.silentbeacon.com.

About My Sister’s Place

My Sister’s Place (MSP) seeks to end domestic violence and empower survivors to live healthy, independent lives free from violence. For over 40 years, MSP has been an innovator in changing lives by providing DC’s first hotline and first domestic violence shelter, and most recently, first Batterer Intervention group. As DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter, we have served as a cornerstone of the District’s response to this pressing public health issue since 1979, and our impact on DC’s community remains as strong as ever. MSP is unique in offering a full continuum of care from emergency shelter through transitional-to-permanent housing including; clinical counseling, case management, and comprehensive services to empower survivors to recover and thrive. MSP also provides training, case consultation, and advocacy to engage communities to prevent violence and abuse. Visit http://www.mysistersplacedc.org.

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I want readers to know even though they may be going through hard times, rest is on the way…

SYKESVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)
September 27, 2019

Author Teena Wilkerson felt alone during her battle with depression and wants to offer hope to others struggling with mental illness. She shares her story and her secret in Dying to Live: One Woman’s Intimate Journey on Her Quest Toward Healing and Transformation ($11.49, paperback, 9781545665817; $5.99, e-book, 9781545665824.

Wilkerson wants her readers to understand that it is okay to get help and that mental illness can be treated. No one needs to give up or suffer alone.

“I want readers to know even though they may be going through hard times, rest is on the way and it can be found by developing/nurturing their relationship with Christ and being true to who they are,” said Wilkerson.

Teena Wilkerson battled with many difficulties in her early life, including abuse from her family, the death of her brother, and a miscarriage. She found courage and hope from her relationship with Christ. She is happily married and has two children.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Dying to Live is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Highlights from a new national study of IBD caregivers

“Caregivers are key members of the care team, providing physical, emotional, and financial support to people living with IBD,” said Laura Wingate, Senior Vice President, Education, Support, & Advocacy for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

WASHINGTON (PRWEB)
September 25, 2019

With more than 3.1 million Americans living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, there is little understanding about the impact of the disease on family caregivers. Today, results from a national survey of more than 700 caregivers of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients were released revealing the burden of disease on family and friends, and the need for greater support for the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) caregiving community.

The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, ImproveCareNow, and researchers from Crimson Research at New Mexico State University (NMSU) worked collaboratively to develop the study, which offers new insights on how caregiving for chronic digestive diseases might differ from caregiving for progressive diseases such as dementia or age-related illness. The study was funded through a grant from the David R. Clare and Margaret C. Clare Foundation.

“Caregiving is not just an aging issue and that’s a message that came across loud and clear in this report,” said C. Grace Whiting, J.D., President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving. “Our research shows that IBD caregivers as multi-tasking superheroes. And it uncovered gaps that must be addressed, such as engaging medical professionals to provide training to friends and family members who provide care.”

Specifically, the survey results showed:

• On average, the respondents had been providing care for nearly eight years and providing approximately 20 hours of care each week.
• 81% of respondents worked full- or part-time while providing care and many of these individuals reported that providing care caused them to lose time at work (94%) and their productivity to suffer (55%).
• Eight in 10 caregivers reported providing assistance by talking/communicating with healthcare professionals, providing transportation, and grocery shopping.
• 92% reported providing or preparing meals including specialty foods, which was cited as one of the most difficult tasks
• Six in 10 caregivers reported assisting with medication, doing housework, and managing finances.
• Many caregivers assisted with activities of daily living, including toileting (30%), bathing (28%), or dealing with incontinence (28%)

“Caregivers are key members of the care team, providing physical, emotional, and financial support to people living with IBD,” said Laura Wingate, Senior Vice President, Education, Support, & Advocacy for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. “While focusing on their loved one, the caregiver’s own needs are often overlooked. Many experience stress, anxiety, guilt, and a variety of other emotions while providing care. They often don’t have time to decompress or take care of themselves. We need to do more to ensure that caregivers have the resources and time for respite care to ensure they can best advocate for their loved ones.”

The survey showed the profound impact that caregiving can have on one’s physical and mental health. Specifically, the survey found:

• Emotional stress was common among caregivers with 59% experiencing emotional stress, 49% feeling overwhelmed, and 16% reporting experiencing depression from providing care.
• 35% felt guilty because they thought they should be doing a better job of providing care.
• More than 6 in 10 reported struggling with a sense of loss over what the care recipient’s life would have been like without IBD.
• Physical health also is affected, with 44% reporting feeling fatigued and 39% reporting not getting enough sleep
• IBD caregivers are exceptionally persistent in their care — 28% sought access to clinical trials, yet trials were rated the most difficult to access.

The full results of the survey can be viewed online at http://www.caregiving.org/ibd.

About Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

Known collectively as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis affects nearly 1 in 100 people. They are painful, medically incurable diseases that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attack anywhere along the digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, and weight loss. Many patients require numerous hospitalizations and surgery. Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35; however, the incidence is increasing in children.

About the National Alliance for Caregiving

Established in 1996, the National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy. The Alliance conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues. Recognizing that family caregivers provide important societal and financial contributions toward maintaining the well-being of those they care for, the Alliance supports a network of more than 80 state and local caregiving coalitions and serves as Secretariat for the International Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO). Learn more at http://www.caregiving.org.

About Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is the largest non-profit, voluntary, health organization dedicated to finding cures for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults who are affected by these diseases. The Foundation works to fulfill its mission by funding research; providing educational resources for patients and their families, medical professionals, and the public; and furnishing supportive services for those afflicted with IBD. For more information visit http://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org, call 888-694-8872, or email info@crohnscolitisfoundation.org.

About ImproveCareNow

ImproveCareNow (ICN) is a Learning Health Network dedicated to transforming care, health and costs for all children and youth with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by building a sustainable collaborative chronic care network. ICN enables parents, families, clinicians and researchers to work together in a learning health care system to accelerate innovation, discovery and the application of new knowledge. For more information visit http://www.improvecarenow.org or email info@improvecarenow.org.

About Crimson Research

Crimson Research, College of Health and Social Services at New Mexico State University specializes in program evaluation, survey construction and analysis, comprehensive program implementation, and basic and applied research across disciplines. The organization has a record of high-quality research and dissemination as well as a history of successful collaboration with government and community agencies and intervention teams. Externally-funded and located within New Mexico State University, Crimson Research guides organization directors, policy-makers, and researchers through the design and implementation process. Learn more at http://www.health.nmsu.edu/crimson-research.

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All in-stock Poly Lumber furniture, such as the Square Pub Table and Side Chairs, is 35% off during Weaver’s 30th Anniversary Sale at Weaver Furniture in Shipshewana, Indiana.

Ida and I are so very thankful for the many friends and visitors we’ve had over the past 30 years and we hope that many can make the trip again even if just to say hi.

SHIPSHEWANA, Ind. (PRWEB)
September 13, 2019

In recognition of its 30th anniversary, Weaver Furniture Sales is offering furniture at huge savings during their 30th Anniversary Sale. The sale runs through Sept. 23, 2019 at the Weaver Furniture renovated dairy barn transformed to furniture showroom located on the south side of Shipshewana, Indiana.

All of the more than 5,000 products in Weaver’s massive showroom are on sale. Savings include up to 75% off clearance items. All in-stock outdoor Poly Lumber furniture is priced at 35% off. So customers can shop early for next summer or better yet, use the outdoor furniture for the remaining weeks this summer and fall.

Weaver Furniture Sales is also offering a 20% discount on 3-Piece Living Room Sets in their showroom and a 15% discount on all store wide items which are not otherwise discounted.

With the 30th Anniversary Sale, customers who have been thinking about purchasing Amish furniture or accessories can now buy at greatly reduced prices. Consider a trip to Shipshewana and enjoy the picturesque landscape of Indiana’s largest Amish community, great food, many shopping opportunities and other entertainment. The Weaver Furniture Sales Anniversary Sale and celebration ends on Monday September 23, 2019 so make your trip plans now. Owner LeRoy Weaver states “Ida and I are so very thankful for the many friends and visitors we’ve had over the past 30 years and we hope that many can make the trip again even if just to say hi”.

Customers who visit Weaver Furniture Sales during the sale are encouraged to enter to win Weaver gift cards worth up to $500 and other prizes. Entrants must register in person and be 18 years of age or older. Also, entrants don’t need to be present to win.

Weaver Furniture Sales is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays.

The 20,000-square-foot Weaver Furniture Sales furniture showroom is located 1/4 mile south and 1/4 mile east of the junction of Indiana State Road 5 and US 20 in Shipshewana, Indiana. So the store is easy to find. Customers are strongly encouraged to bring furniture transportation supplies such as blankets, tie downs and large vehicles when they visit Weaver Furniture Sales. No problem if you visit without furniture transport supplies! Weavers’ offers furniture shipping supplies available for sale and has a delivery network service that clients can use.

For more information, visit Weaver Furniture Sales website. Or call 260-768-7730.

About Weaver Furniture Sales

Weaver Furniture Sales was established in 1989 in Shipshewana, Indiana. An Amish, family-owned furniture business, Weaver offers a full line of solid wood, Amish furniture at affordable prices. And Weaver caters to both residential and commercial customers. The company features Shaker, Mission and Traditional furniture styles. As part of their client services, Weaver provides furniture design consultation services, custom furniture options, furniture quotes, layaway options and various delivery alternatives for residences and businesses in the United States.

LeRoy and Ida Weaver own and operate Weaver Furniture Sales. They began with a 1,500 square foot showroom, which has been expanded to more than 20,000 square feet. Previously, they owned and managed LeWana Dairy Farm, where they milked cows and raised corn and hay.

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Affidavits of death, living trust, deeds and probate administration

(PRWEB)
September 12, 2019

This Tip Sheet by Deed and Record explains actions required by the surviving spouse to take control of the real property while living and to avoid probate court on death. Real property in California owned by a married couple should be with right of survivorship. This right is created on the deed conveying real property to the married couple and must specifically state either “joint tenancy” or “community property with the right of survivorship.” No other wording will work.

This right of survivorship allows for the deceased spouse’s ownership to transfer to the survivor without filing a petition in probate court. The right is asserted by the surviving with a document known as an “affidavit of death.” The affidavit is filed with the county recorder. Then the surviving spouse can mortgage or sell the real property.

The affidavit avoids probate on the death of the first spouse, but not on the death of the second spouse. The second spouse must take the additional step of either creating a living trust or executing a deed known as a ““revocable transfer on death deed” also known as a (“TOD Deed”).

A TOD Deed transfers on death the family home owned by one person to other people named on the deed. While alive, the owner maintains control of the family home, property taxes remain the same and the deed can be revoked at any time. The TOD Deed does not affect eligibility for Medi-Cal.

A TOD Deed is new to California. Currently, title companies will not issue title insurance for a period of three years after the death of the owner. This effectively prohibits the sale or the use the property as collateral for a loan for the three, year period. The established alternative is the “living trust.”

Like a TOD Deed, the living trust allows the owner to maintain control of the real property. A California living trust protects the property tax base. A living trust is more expensive but has no waiting period for title insurance and provides flexibility in distribution of real property.

This flexibility allows for contingent and delayed distributions. Examples of a contingency is an alternative distribution if an heir were to predecease the owner. A delayed distribution is needed if an heir is a minor, under the age of 18 years. Minors cannot directly receive inheritances.

Most married couples take ownership either as joint tenants with the right of survivorship or as community property with the right of survivorship. There is no problem on the death of the first spouse with the right of survivorship. But before the second spouse dies, he or she must prepare a revocable transfer on death deed or a living trust.

This press release provided by Mark W. Bidwell, a licensed attorney in California. Office is located at 4952 Warner Avenue, Suite 235, Huntington Beach, California 92649. Telephone is 714-846-2888. Mr. Bidwell markets through websites, specifically DeedAndRecord.com and BidwellLaw.com.

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