Upcoming Senior Programing at the Wellington Community Center
Wellington is pleased to offer a variety of programs for adults ages 55 and older at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. Pre-registration is required for all activities at least 48 hours in advance. Registrations can be made in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov, by calling the Wellington Community Center at 561-753-2484, ext. 0, or via fax at 561-791-4089.
NEW!! “Wake up with Wall Street” – Rise and shine on Wednesday, December 4th to join some of the financial experts of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Group for a light breakfast and valuable information on financial planning to meet your personal needs. The seminar is from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Pre-registration is required.
NEW!! “Meet the Wine Expert” Wine Workshop – Just in time for the holidays, Bob Burchill, The Wine Expert, will be leading a fast moving discussion on how to skillfully navigate your way through the world of wine. The seminar is Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., is open to all adults over the age of 21 and is designed to appeal to everyone from the wine novice to the connoisseur. For the more knowledgeable wine consumer, you will bring your understanding up to the next level. Please note: No wine will actually be served or sold during class. For more information please visit www.expertonwine.com. You will laugh, learn, and may even meet some interesting people. Pre-registration is required.
Morselife Book Reviews – Morselife is dedicated to enhancing senior living and reading is a great way to keep the mind active and entertained so come join us for some upcoming book reviews. Monday, December 2nd will be a review on “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. January’s book will be “Clouds Across the Sun” by Ellen Brazer on Monday, January 6th, and Monday, February 3rd will be a discussion on “Palisades Park”. A light lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.
NuVista Living “Wellness Wednesdays” – Join the staff of NuVista Living as they teach you how to live and enjoy the life you deserve. “Wellness Wednesday” will take place on December 18th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration is required.
Good Samaritan “Caring for You Lecture Series” – The talented and professional physicians of Good Samaritan Hospital return with their “Caring for You” lecture series with a food & nutrition seminar on Tuesday, December 17th. All seminars take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., serve a light lunch and require pre-registration.
Wellington Regional Medical Center – If you are looking to improve your health & well being, join the physicians of Wellington Regional Medical Center for information on popular health & wellness topics of today so you can live a healthier life. The next seminar will be Wednesday, December 18th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.
Shalloway & Shalloway – Join us on Monday, December 2nd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. as we welcome Elder Law & Special Needs Trust Attorney, Mark Shalloway to the Wellington Community Center. As an accredited V.A. attorney, he will be speaking about protecting your assets and getting the best long term care (not insurance) at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. By taking advantage of this great information, you will discover how Vets, spouses, widows & disabled children may qualify for $13,128-$24,228 a year TAX FREE.
Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute – Physicians of Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute are recognized leaders of orthopaedics and have provided their patients with the highest quality of healthcare and treatment possible for over 30 years. Join us as we welcome them on Thursday, December 5th from 11:30 am to 1:30pm. This fall, Dr. Scott Norris and Dr. Justin Kearse will be two of the many highly trained physicians featured. A light lunch will be served and pre-registration is required.
Mike’s Handyman Workshop – Back by popular demand, Mike Sirucek returns to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about keeping up your house from to tools to toilets. Classes are Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and sessions are 7 weeks long. Session I begins September 3rd, and Session II begins October 29th. There is a $5 shop fee to be paid to instructor on the first day of class. Spaces are limited.
AARP Safe Driving Classes – Join Mary Lynn Blakely on the 3rd Thursday of the month to refresh your driving skills. The next class is Thursday, December 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class is open to adults 50 years and older. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class. Students should prepare for the day by bringing water, lunch and snacks.
Wii – Video games aren’t just for kids! Come see why they are so popular and get your daily exercise at the same time with a FREE “Wii Wednesday” on December 4th from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Pre-registration is required. We invite you all to come to learn & play or to bring your own games and teach your peers!
Rummikub – Physical exercise is wonderful for the body, and so is mental exercise. If you want to come exercise your brain while meeting new people and having fun, come to the Wellington Community Center for a game (or 2!) of the popular tile game, Rummikub. Game days are the first and third Thursday of the month from9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited, so sign up today!
Humana’s Brown Bag Bingo – Join us each month beginning on Wednesday, December 11th for an exciting afternoon of fun & bingo games with prizes sponsored by Humana! Games begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue until approximately 3:00 p.m. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.,
and the cost to play bingo is $3. Limited cookies and coffee will be available, so feel free to pack a “brown bag” lunch to enjoy! As a means to give back to the community, in December we will be collecting toys for local children in need. We would also like to announce the start of “Early Bird Bingo” beginning in January 2014. Early Bird Bingo will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Light refreshments will be served, and the cost remains $3 per person for 10 games.
Senior Aerobics – Stay in shape with Lynn Spoor’s Senior Aerobics classes, offered monthly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The cost for 3 days per week is $40 per month for Wellington residents and $50 for non-residents.
Needlecraft – If you like to get crafty with needlework this group meets every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn new needlecraft techniques. This activity is free, and all skill levels are welcome.
For more information about summer senior programming, visit Wellington’s website at www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select “Flyers and Guides” (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visitwww.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.