April 2013 Events at Whole Foods Market Wellington
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.
Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures
Grapes, Grains and Gastronomy!
Every Friday Evening 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, Free
Stop by our Specialty Department every Friday evening to experience exquisite wine & beer pairings with artisan cheeses. Our pairing experts are ready to excite your palate and broaden your tasting horizons! No registration necessary, just come on by!
Meatless Monday Sampling
Every Monday in April at the Health Starts Here Station 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Free
Did you know you can start your week on a healthy note, reduce your carbon footprint by at least 8 pounds, and save half a gallon of gasoline with just one meal? Yup, Meatless Mondays are officially here and our Healthy Eating & Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, wants to show you some tricks of the trade. No registration necessary, just stop on by.
The Sushi Stop
Look for Lina in our Prepared Foods Department to taste Genji’s featured sushi creations prepared fresh daily! No registration necessary, just stop by during the times below:
Thursday, April 4th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free
Featuring: Green Spice Veggie Salad Roll
Friday, April 18th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free
Featuring: Avocado with Cream Cheese Roll
Squeaky Clean Earth Brigade!
Saturday, April 6th 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Free
Spring has officially sprung and flowers are in bloom, but, when greenery starts growing in the bathtub you know it is time to bust out the old scrub brush! Join Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, out on the patio and explore environmentally friendly cleaning options sure to transform a boring cleaning routine into super sudsy eco-friendly fun…rubber ducky optional. No registration necessary, just stop on by.
Gluten Free Cooking: Food of the Earth
Thursday, April 11th 6:30-8:00 PM, $5/Person
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
April is Earth Month and to help celebrate our planet, Chef Joe will demonstrates how to prepare Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Bean Salad with Quinoa, and Kale, Mushroom, and Tomato Sauté with Polenta, all fresh, “from the earth” ingredients. All participants will taste these amazing dishes and learn what our Planet Earth has to offer. NOTE: Recipes are based on availability of ingredients and may change. Also, all ingredients used are gluten-free; however, our facility is not certified gluten free.
Kids’ Club: Earthling Cookie Decorating
Friday, April 12th 2:30–4:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
As earthlings, we have our own ideas of what an alien looks like. In this class for kids ages 6-12, we will have a variety of Earth inspired colored frostings for kids to create their own alien to take home. Join Suzanne, Lifestyle Center Specialist, any time between 2:30 and 4:00 in our Lifestyle Center to make and take home your own alien. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must be pre-registered.
Earthly Salad Creations
Tuesday, April 16th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Celebrate spring with Suzanne Redmond, Lifestyle Center Specialist as she teaches you to make two salads fresh from the garden, including herb-inspired dressing recipes fresh baked zucchini muffins. Recipes include: Edamame and Pecorino Salad; Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries; and Incredibly Moist Zucchini Muffins. Perfect for any spring lunch with friends or just for you! Class will be held in the lifestyle center.
Dr Tim
Tuesday, April 17th 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Is your digestive system getting the best of you? Did you know that you should have a bowel movement after every meal? If you are having gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and/or cramping come, then come learn the 5 keys to a healthy digestive system. Instructor: Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker
Homeopathic and Nutritional therapies for Dogs and Cats with Dr. Dym
Wednesday, April 18th 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Join Michael Dym, VMD for an interactive discussion on keeping dogs and cats healthy through a more natural, holistic lifestyle. Learn healthier alternatives to over-vaccination, nutritionally poor commercial pet foods, and overuse of chemicals and pesticides in our animal companions. Dr Michael Dym has over 21 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary medicine, and is one of 400 veterinarians trained in classical homeopathy by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, phd.
Gluten Free Shopping Tour
Thursday, April 18th 6:30 -7:30 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Join Chef Joe for an informative tour of our gluten free products around the store and enjoy samples of Chef Joe’s top picks! Participants will learn not only where to find these specialty products, but will also have the chance to ask questions about best practices for cooking gluten free meals. Please meet at the Customer Service Desk for the tour.
Earthings Unite Block Party!
Saturday, April 20th 12:00 – 3:00 PM, Free
Our Team Members’ passion for the environment is out of this world! Can you count all the ways we embrace Green Mission and sustainability initiatives? Let us show you some of the amazing feats of earth-friendly strength our teams strive to achieve by joining in our eco-inspired block party! Teams will have eco-conscious treats to taste as well as Earth-inspired product demonstrations. No registration necessary, just come on by.
HSH Pillar Power Class – Whole Foods, Plant-strong™, Healthy Fats, Nutrient Dense
Wednesday, April 24th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Join Healthy Eating Specialist Amanda in the Lifestyle Center in this info packed class focused on the four pillars of healthy eating. Learn how to ditch processed foods, enhance some of your favorite foods with power packed plant superstars from our produce section, embrace healthy fats, and get more of a nutritional bang for your buck!
Food for Your Skin
Thursday, April 25th 7:00-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Join us to learn about some of the best ways to feed your skin! Learn from two international skin experts from Revitese Spa. Learn about skincare tips and tricks that really work and try a simple tasty mask you can make right at home. Take home some fun recipes to feed your skin, a topical recipe to put on your skin and special coupons for attendees only.
Mom’s Morning Escape
Friday, April 26, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. 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 DLMV of Practical Wellness Solutions 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
Local Artist Celebration: Ursula Fernandez
Friday, April 26, 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Ursula Fernandez, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are inspired by Florida endangered species. Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting and small bites from our Catering Menu. One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Cash donations will also be accepted at the entrance.
Mango de Mayo Block Party!
Tuesday, April 30th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free
Taste your way around the store while you shop and vote for your favorite sample! Each team will be making unique dishes featuring mangos! Voting ballots will be available in the produce department and at each register. No registration necessary, just come on by!
In The Community:
Flavors of Wellington
Friday, April 5, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $25 – $30/person
Join us at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Festival for the 10th annual Flavors Wellington Food and Wine Festival. Over two dozen restaurants and food vendors, including your favorite natural foods store, Whole Foods Market, will create flavorful offerings for you to taste and enjoy. $25 tickets can be purchased until April at www.flavorswellington.com. Tickets are $30 the day of the event.
Green Mission Beach Cleanup
Saturday, April 20th 8:00 – 10:00 AM, Free
Do you love long walks on the beach and helping out the environment at the same time? So do we! Be a part of the Great American Cleanup by joining Whole Foods Market Team Members in Delray Beach for an Earth Day Beach Cleanup on April 20th from 8am – 10am. For details please contact sandowayhouse@bellsouth.net or call 561-274-7263.
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 73,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 15 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2012, the company had sales of $11.7 billion and currently has more than 340 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.