August, 2011 Events, 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. Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. 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:
Specialty Saturdays 12:00-4:00 PM
Enjoy tastings in our specialty department every Saturday! Discover something new, exciting and delicious. No registration necessary, just stop on by.
Donate Your Dime
Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags!
Customers who bring their own shopping bags receive a 10 cent refund per bag or can choose to donate the refund to one of two charities; the local Drowning Prevention Coalition or the Whole Planet Foundation. Please ask a cashier for details on the charities or visit: www.pbcgov.org/dpc and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.
Classes and Events
Health Starts Here™ Information Station Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Monday, August 15th 5-7pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Been wondering lately why so much purple and green? Join us at the Health Starts Here™ Information Station located in the Produce Department by the Juice Bar for a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by healthy appetizers and an informal Health Starts Here store tour. You’ll learn all the secrets (that there are none) to healthy eating from our very own Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal.
Block Party: Cheese Glorious Cheese
Tuesday, August 16th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free
Enjoy free samples around the store and vote for your favorite department sample based on creativity and taste. Teams will create flavorful dishes to give you new ideas for meals and recipes while competing for our Recycled Earth Trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our Produce Department to cast your vote and turn it in to Customer Service. No registration necessary, just come on by!
Award Winning Domestic Artisan Cheese Class
Thursday, August 18th 6:30-8:00pm, $5/person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Join us in the Lifestyle Center to taste a selection of domestic artisan cheeses from this year’s award winning producers. Each cheese will be paired with a wine or beer that will excite your pallet and enhance the flavor of the cheese. This class is a must for all cheese and wine lovers! Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
3rd Annual Back to School Bonanza!
Saturday, August 20th 4:00-7:00pm
Join Whole Foods Market and the city of Wellington for an event that the whole family will enjoy! Activities Include: Store-Wide Sampling, Burgers for Backpacks Cookout, Magic and Free ID Cards for Children! The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office will be making free ID cards (while supplies last) in the café for all children, while they are entertained by a strolling magician. Free samples of Back to School Snacks will be offered by our vendors around the store and don’t forget to enjoy a Hot Dog, Hamburger or Veggie Burger plus a side and drink for a $5 donation to raise money for school supplies that will be given to local children in need by the Police Athletic League, so come hungry!
Health Starts Here™ Tour & Demonstration
Sunday, August 21st 1-3pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal, for an informative, introductory tour which runs through our entire store and features our Health Starts Here™ program ingredients and prepared foods. You will learn about the program’s four Healthy Eating Principles, how to identify the most nutrient dense foods and how to make them work for your busy lifestyle. The tour will be followed by a live cooking demonstration in the Lifestyle Center, using recipes that utilize plant-strong ingredients for you to taste and enjoy. The tour will begin at the new, state-of-the art Health Starts Here™ Information Station!
Deliciously Raw with Renate
Tuesday, August 23rd 6:30-8:00 pm, $20/Person
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration. Celebrate your health and learn to make great vegan and raw dishes that everyone will enjoy. Each month, Renate shares how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste! Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant-based ingredients full of nutrients. This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert!
Gluten Free Cooking: What’s for Lunch?
Wednesday, August 24th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to create a Gluten Free lunch that is easy to bring on the road to school, work or to a friend’s house. Be sure to bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.
Mom’s Morning Escape & Whole Kid’s Club Story Time & Snack
Friday, August 26th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free *Story Time 9:30-10:30am
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Moms will receive a free mini-massage, 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 breakfast. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the Lifestyle Center (first-come, first-served). Massage sign-up sheet is located just outside of the Lifestyle Center).
*Whole Kids’ Club Story Time & Snack 9:30-10:30am
Come with your little ones to enjoy a healthy snack and story in the back of the Café. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend.
Coffee Basics, A Journey of Great Taste
Sunday, August 28th 2:00-3:30 pm, Free
Join our Regional Coffee, Tea & Spice Coordinator, Aslin, for an informative and flavorful class all about coffee. Participants will get to taste many different coffees from around the world and learn about the growing & harvesting process as well as an in-depth look into the values and mission of our coffee business.
Health Starts Here™ Lunch and Learn: Freezer Pleasers
Monday, August 29th 11:30-1pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Just because you need a meal in a hurry doesn’t mean you have to resort to drive-thru or take-out fare. This class is designed to help today’s family cooks spend less time in the kitchen, save money, and still serve nutritious homemade foods. Join Healthy Eating Specialist, Cheryl Kobal, and learn how to stock up the freezer using “now and later” and “made for later” recipes that come together easily to ensure something delicious and healthy is always on hand.
Block Party: Teams’ Choice
Tuesday, August 30th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free
Enjoy free samples around the store and vote for your favorite department sample based on creativity and taste. Teams will create flavorful dishes to give you new ideas for meals while competing for our Recycled Earth Trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our Produce Department to cast your vote and turn it in to Customer Service. No registration necessary, just come on by!
Are your hormones getting on your nerves?
Tuesday, August 30th 6:30-7:30 pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Tired? Moody? Decreased libido? Hot flashes? Weight gain? Sleep troubles? Depressed? It may not be your fault. Each of these issues can be caused by problems with your hormones. Learn natural solutions to hormonal problems with Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker.
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 nearly 60,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2010, the company had sales of more than $9 billion and currently has more than 300 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.