Whole Foods Market®
Wellington December Calendar of Events
Wellington, Fla. –
All events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most current info, please visit www.Facebook.com/
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
2635 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414
Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-Register for events at the customer service desk or by phone (561-904-4000) for Free Classes Only. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change. Classes with low registration may be cancelled. Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited.
Announcements:
The Cheese Cutter’s Corner
Every Saturday in December from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in our Specialty Department
Stop by the Specialty Department to taste a variety of artisan cheeses every Saturday, as well as learn about the story behind the cheese and the cheese makers.
Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures
Burgers and Beer-B-Q
Friday December 6th 5:30-7:30 PM, $6.99/Plate
Let us entertain you with our most popular burger of the day, The Paradise Burger, featuring mango salsa and fresh avocado, seasonal beers and live music. You are invited to enjoy a burger, slaw, and beer for only $6.99! Veggie substitute and bottled water will also be available. No registration necessary, just stop by the patio.
Taste of the Holidays: Featuring Cheese Nights
Tuesday, December 10th 5:30-7:30 PM, FREE
Join us for a store-wide tasting featuring our most popular holiday dishes, live music and a cheese plate building demonstration in our Specialty Department. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favorite dish by picking up a voting ballot in our produce department and dropping it off at any register. No registration necessary, just stop on by.
“Hoppy Holidays” Beer Tasting
Thursday December 12th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register.
See, smell, and taste the Hop experience and join us for an evening of beer, food pairings, and of course HOPS. We will taste some of the best holiday-inspired craft brews as well as other holiday beverages.
Instructor: Chris Whaley, Brew Specialist
Gingerbread House Decorating for the Whole Family
Friday, December 13th 4:30-6:00 PM, $30/Gingerbread House
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register.
Bring your creative holiday spirit and join us for a fun-filled gingerbread house decorating class!
Price: $30 per gingerbread house; includes pre-constructed house with icing bag. Candy decorations will be provided at no charge; kits do not include decorations. Please bring your purchased kit to the lifestyle center to participate.
Kid’s Cookie Gift Basket Class with Dianne
Sunday, December 15th 1:30 PM-2:30 PM FREE &
3:00 PM-4:00 PM Gluten-Free, FREE
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register.
Join Dianne in the Lifestyle Center as she shows your little ones how to make a holiday gift that everyone can enjoy! The kids will decorate and create their very own cookies to make a gorgeous gift basket!
Instructor: Dianne Morin, is a mother of four and founder of the Cooking Experience Club. She has taught over 2,000 kids cooking classes around south Florida and specializes in healthful and kid approved meals.
The Sushi Stop
Look for Lina in our Prepared Foods Department to taste Genji’s featured sushi prepared fresh daily! No registration necessary, just stop by during the time below:
Tuesday, December 17th 3:00-4:30 PM, FREE
Featuring: Vegetarian Sushi: Kale with Red Quinoa and Brown Rice
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Thursday, December 19th 6:30-8:00 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register.
Come and join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to prepare a traditional Christmas Eve Italian dinner: “The Feast of the Seven Fishes.” Sample these great seafood dishes while learning about the legends behind this celebratory meal enjoyed by Italians all over the world.
Instructor: Chef Joe, Demo Specialist
Health Starts Here Mocktails Not Cocktails!
Saturday, December 21st 1:00-2:30 PM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register Join Healthy Eating Specialist Amanda for mocktail hour! The holiday season is full of fun parties and not so healthy food – which is a drag. Let’s have some fun and feel great too while learning all about making non-alcoholic cocktails and figure friendly treats for the holidays.
Instructor: Amanda Fernandez, Healthy Eating/Green Mission Specialist
Mom’s Morning Escape
Friday, December 27th 9:00-11:00 AM, FREE
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to register.
Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar. Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for your treats. Dr. Laura Valhuerdi of Practical Wellness Solutions, a Chiropractic Physician and Licensed Massage Therapist with a degree in Kinesiology, will be offering free 5 minute chair massages in the back of the café (first come first served).
*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Kid’s Cooking Experience Holiday Vacation Camp with Dianne
Monday, December 30th – Friday, January 3rd (EXCLUDES Weds. January 1st) $180/child
Pre-Registration Required. Please register at: www.cookingexperienceclub.org
Cooking Experience Club is a “hands-on” cooking program for children 7-14 years old. Our Holiday VacationCamp is designed to let students explore a variety of international cuisines and cooking methods while expanding their culinary ability or experience it for the first time. Students will spend the camp learning to prepare tasty meals, using fresh natural and organic ingredients. Must register for entire camp series, no single classes available.
Monday, December 30th– Caribbean Cooking
Tuesday, December 31st– Wok & Stir-Fry
Thursday, January 2nd– Mexican Fiesta
Friday, January 3rd– Southern Cooking
In The Community:
Swank Table: Farm Style Events
December 2013 through April 2014 (please visit Swankspecialtyproduce.com events)
Swank Farms (part of our Community Supported Agriculture Drop Program) will host al fresco luncheons on the farm with local and nationally known chefs who will create feasts using fresh picked produce from the farm and ingredients from a Whole Foods Market pantry right before your eyes. Each event will give back to the community by donating a portion of the proceeds to local charities. Please visit www.swankspecialtyproduce.com/ for event information and tickets.
About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM) is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 74,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 16 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2012, the company had sales of more than $11 billion and has more than 350 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.