CONTACT:

Sita Gange Harrison

Public Relations Director

By the River

Cell (772) 532-5329

sitagange@bytheriver.org

The Race is On
For Anyone who Can Make it "Up the River with a Paddle"
Nov. 09 --
A Benefit for By the River

SEBASTIAN, FL, OCTOBER 22, 2011 -- It will be a day that Sebastian has never seen before. The first-ever paddling race on the St. Sebastian River, "Up the River with a Paddle," will bring together recreational and competitive paddlers alike – kayakers, canoers, stand up paddle boarders and all non-motorized water sports enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages. Organizers aim to draw paddlers from around the state who have heard about the scenic beauty of one of the most diverse natural estuaries in the country – the South Prong of the river. This will be the backdrop of the event, to be held Saturday, November l9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dale Wimbrow Park, 11805 Roseland Road in Sebastian. Proceeds will benefit By the River, the Treasure Coast's independent residential community for low income seniors, founded by spiritual teacher Ma Jaya that is giving them the chance to live affordably in a life-enhancing community. The race is sanctioned by the American Canoe Association (ACA) and being sponsored and coordinated by Florida Outdoor Center (FLOC)... Read More.

By the River Is Giving Seniors the Chance to Live Affordably in Life Enhancing Community

SEBASTIAN, FL, SEPTEMBER 5, 2011 -- By the River, Indian River County's new, independent residential community is giving low-income seniors the best possible chance to age in place with joy, dignity and purpose. Here, residents are thriving in an atmosphere of community and camaraderie. By the River was founded by internationally-known spiritual teacher, Ma Jaya, as a way to take care of the community's seniors through kindness, compassion and service... Read More.

By the River Fact Sheet

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LoPresti First Saturday to Benefit By the River
--Join Us for a Lively Discussion--

ROSELAND, FL, JUNE 1, 2011 -- LoPresti First Saturday Charity Breakfast, June 4th, will benefit By the River, the area's independent living community for low-income seniors. By the River was founded by spiritual teacher Ma Jaya as a way to take care of our community's seniors through kindness, compassion and service.... Read More.

Feeling Good About Oneself at Any Age
--Spa Day at By the River--

ROSELAND, FL, MAY 13, 2011 -- Holly Mercuri, certified permanent make-up specialist and licensed Esthetician, will be at By the River this Monday from l0-5 pm to treat the ladies (maybe even men) to a day of beauty. So far 14 women have signed up with possibly more by Monday. It's a beauty marathon for Holly who is so graciously donating her time to give the women a special treat. By the River is located at 11085 Ganga Way in Sebastian and is the Treasure Coast's new, independent living community for low income elders... Read More.

Aging Can Be Rich with Opportunities at By the River

SEBASTIAN, FL, SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 -- While affordable housing for seniors may not be easy to find, aging can be rich with possibilities at By the River. Indian River County's new, independent residential community is giving seniors of limited means the best possible chance to age in place with joy, dignity and purpose. Here, residents are thriving in an atmosphere of community, camaraderie and kindness... Read More.

Help "Stamp Out Hunger"
--Providing Assistance To Families By Putting Food on their Tables Every Day--

SEBASTIAN, FL, APRIL 29, 2011 -- Stamp Out Hunger is in its l9th year and will be held on Saturday, May l4. Started by the National Association of Letter Carriers, it is the largest one day food drive in the country. Area residents are asked to donate by putting non-perishable food items except glass in a bag near their mailbox before normal delivery time on May 14th. Postcards and Publix bags will be delivered to homes to remind people to participate in the drive... Read More.

"Doin' The Divas"
Former Miss USO, Jennifer Patty, To Give Benefit for By the River
At the Vero Beach Theatre Guild This Saturday, April 9

ROSELAND, FL, APRIL 5, 2011 –- Last call for tickets to the highly anticipated comeback of Jennifer Patty to the local stage. Former Miss USO, her one-woman show is a tribute to many of the divas and female songstresses of the century. "Doin' the Divas" premieres Saturday, April 9th at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild. Ms. Patty, a local celebrity, will give a full performance – her first in 12 years - as a benefit for By the River. She has touched the lives of many children and parents when she was Director of Theatre at the Waxlax Center for the Performing Arts at Saint Edward's School. The Theater Guild is located at 2020 San Juan Avenue. Cocktails and refreshments, donated by Elizabeth Kennedy Catering, will be served at 6:00 p.m. Showtime is at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from the event will go to By the River, an independent residential community for low-income seniors. It was founded by spiritual teacher, Ma Jaya, as a way to take care of our community's seniors through kindness and compassion... Read More.

Local Restaurants help By the River and Sunshine Physical Therapy in Joint Fundraiser
--One Lucky Person will Win "Fine Dining For Seven Days"--

VERO BEACH, FL, JANUARY 11, 2011 -– Some of the area's finest restaurants are showing their support for the community in a unique fundraiser that will benefit two local non-profits, By the River and Sunshine Physical Therapy. Joining together to offer "Fine Dining for Seven Days" to one lucky person and their guest are Stax, Costa D'Este, Green House Café, Lemon Tree, Mulligans and Lobster Shanty. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn on February 9, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at Sunshine Physical Therapy, 1705 17th Avenue in Vero Beach... Read More.

The River Fund "Feed Everyone" Program Answers Santa's Prayers for 500 People in Need

ROSELAND, FL, DECEMBER 16, 2010 –- Everyone deserves a great Christmas and people in Gifford will be having just that this Saturday. Ma Jaya, internationally-known spiritual teacher and founder of The River Fund's "Feed Everyone" program, and volunteers will be bringing gifts, food and love to 500 people in need when they visit the Kingdom Church of Jesus in Gifford. Through many donations, volunteers are able to provide a full-course chicken dinner, macaroni and cheese, string beans, bread and dessert, as well as 500 gift bags for men, women, boys, girls and toddlers and l00 uncooked turkeys for families... Read More.

The 12th Annual "Back to School" School Supply Drive
--Let's Fill 800 Children's Backpacks with New School Supplies--

JULY 22, 2010, VERO BEACH, FL -- For the past l2 years, local community organizers have made a dream come true for children and youth from Gifford and other underserved areas in Indian River County. Backpacks filled with new school supplies have been given to children to help prepare them for school and create a positive new beginning to their school year. Previously held at the Gifford Youth Activity Center, this year's "Back to School" drive will be held at the Indian River County Sheriff's Office due to the need for more space. The event will take place at 4055 41st Street, Vero Beach on Saturday, July 3l from l0:00 a.m. to l2:00 p.m. County Commissioner Joe Flesher will open the event introducing Freddie Woolfork of the Gifford Youth Activity Center. The l2th Annual "Back to School" is being coordinated by the Gifford Youth Activity Center, River Fund/Feed Everyone, By the River, the Indian River County Sheriff's Department and the Visiting Nurse Association. Festivities include booths for activities and product samples, healthy food and snacks, music, face painting and a fitness program called ZumbaWorks... Read More.

By the River Introduces "The HART of Compassion"
--An Outreach and Educational Program on Stress Reduction For Caregivers--

ROSELAND, FL, JULY 12, 2010 –- By the River is introducing a new program called "HART of Compassion" to support caregivers, helping them transform stress and chaos into compassion and balance. A workshop will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to l2:00 p.m. followed by a complimentary lunch. The program will be held at By the River, the area's new affordable independent residential community for low-income seniors ages 62 and over, 11085 Ganga Way, off Roseland Road in Sebastian. Attendance will give Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) to ARNPs, RNs, LPNs and CNAs. By the River/Hart of Compassion is a Florida State Certified Continuing Education Provider. Members of Champion Home Health, Alliance Care and Positive Health Care are attending... Read More.

Charter High Students Performed at By the River

ROSELAND, FL, MARCH 21, 2010 -- Indian River Charter High School's Performing Arts Department took their production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on the road on Sunday. The performance officially runs April 1st-3rd at The Theater Guild in Vero Beach but the cast of Joseph performed two of the more popular numbers, Any Dream Will Do and Song of the King, for residents and guests at By The River. By the River is Sebastian's new affordable, independent residential community for low-income seniors. The performance was delightful and enjoyed by all... Read More.