Guest Speaker Series
11:00 a.m.
Admission to a special interest Speaker Series is complimentary with a Showhouse ticket. Additional presentations may be attended by purchasing a one-time return pass for $5. As seating is limited, be sure to arrive early. All presentations begin promptly at 11 a.m.
New and Unexpected Estate Tax Provisions — Tuesday, April 5
Donald Wright, Rogers Towers Attorneys at Law
The focus of this presentation is on the surprising and unexpected transfer tax provisions of the Tax Relief Act of 2010, signed into law December 17, 2010, and how those provisions affect estate and trust planning for individuals and married couples, now and in the future.
Radiation Oncology & Tomotherapy in the Treatment of Cancer — Wednesday, April 6
Joanne Dragun, M.D. FACRO
Dr. Dragun, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology, specializes in the use of state of the art tomotherapy from the 21st Century Oncology team.
Stump the Designer — Thursday, April 7
Louise Johnson, In the Garden Landscape and Design
Louise is ready for your thorniest questions. Moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to landscaping, Johnson uses her talents and training in landscape design, horticulture, and paver and construction material to create elegant outdoor concepts.
You’re It! Successful Single Mothering After Divorce — Tuesday, April 12
Jeanne Ward, Author
Maintaining yourself, your family and your sense of humor in challenging times.
Farm to Table — Wednesday, April 13
Chef Eric Fritsche, Pastiche
Featuring a farm-to-table cooking demonstration showcasing produce harvested at Twinn Bridges Farms in Macclenny.
Let’s Eat In — Thursday, April 14
Chef Shirley Munn, Personal Chef
“It’s never too late to follow your bliss!” After a 20-year career in healthcare, Shirley Munn took the road less traveled and became a Licensed Personal Chef. Chef Shirley will share her life-changing paradigm shift and encourage others to consider finding their bliss. It’s never too late!
Elegant Outdoor Concepts — Saturday, April 16
Louise Johnson, In the Garden Landscape and Design
Louise will reveal her secrets to bring your house and garden in perfect harmony. Your landscape can be designed as well as the interior of your home. Louise will describe her concepts on opening up the relationship between indoors and outdoors.
Sensible Cooking With Local and/Organic — Tuesday, April 19
Chef Brian Siebenschuh, Restaurant Orsay
Chef Brian will be speaking about Orsay’s focus on using organic / local / sustainable products, when possible, while recognizing that it’s not always practical given the scope of the restaurant’s operation (tens of thousands of guests per year).
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! — Wednesdsay, April 20
Sandy Polletta, Co-owner of Edgewood Bakery
Who can resist the scent and taste of chocolate! Whether it’s the main ingredient or the garnish, chocolate is entertaining and delicious. Learn new tips, tricks and recipes.
Patients and Breast Cancer — Thursday, April 21
M. Firdos Ziauddin, M.D.
Dr. Ziauddin, a fellowship –trained surgical oncologist, focuses on treatment of breast cancer and of benign breast disease. His presentation will inform attendees about the evolving role of surgery in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.
