January, 2012 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.
Cooking Classes, Events and Lectures
New! Block Party: In Support of JustWorld International
Tuesday, January 10th 5:30-7:00pm, $5 Donation/Plate
Enjoy international cuisine and wine tasting around the store and your chance to vote for your favorite dish. Each department will create a recipe that represents one of the countries supported by JustWorld International. Ambassadors from the non-profit will be at each station to share some of their experiences and pictures from their travels. Pick up your voting ballot and make your donation at the JustWorld International information table at the front of the store. No registration necessary, just come on by!
Gluten Free Cooking
Thursday, January 12th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates Gluten Free recipes that are easy to make and flexible to fit your time and taste. Be sure to bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.
New! Game on Party Snacks
Thursday, January 19th 6:30- 8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he shares three fantastic recipes perfect for munching on while routing on your favorite team! Recipes will be so delicious that your guests will be cheering with extra energy! All recipes will feature ingredients that are high in nutrients and low in saturated fats. Participants that wear their favorite team’s jersey will get a special treat.
Mom’s Morning Escape & Goddard School Arts & Crafts Corner
Friday, January 20th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free
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, while children of all ages can participate in the Goddard School Arts and Crafts Corner. 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).
*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
New! Whole Body Fair
Saturday, January 21st 12:00 – 4:00 PM, Free
Stop by our Whole Body Department to learn why your body choices count inside and out! Enjoy free samples around the department, talk with product spokespeople to learn about products, enter to win prizes (No Purchase Necessary), and free face painting for kids! No registration necessary, just stop on by.
New! Are Headaches or Migraines ruining your day?
Tuesday, January 24th 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
If you are suffering from migraines or headaches and are looking for a different approach, take the time to attend this talk. Come and learn the three most common triggers that may lead to headaches and ways to avoid them. Dr. Tim DeCanio is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker.
New! Health Starts Here: Mighty Bowls of Goodness
Thursday, January 26th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
There’s no better way to cut meal costs without sacrificing taste and nutrition than with one of our Mighty Bowls of Goodness! A Mighty Bowl is simple to create, and the options are endless! Begin with a base of grains and beans; add in fresh or steamed veggies, choice of protein, and top with a flavorful dressing. Join Courtney, Healthy Eating Specialist, as she shares some of her favorite Mighty Bowls of Goodness recipes with you. On the menu: Mediterranean Bowl, Southwestern Bowl, and the Samurai Bowl.
New! Happy Healthy Sweets for Children ages 6-12 years old.
Sunday, January 29th 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Health Starts Here helps kids learn how to satisfy their sweet tooth the healthy way. Healthy Eating Specialist, Diane will lead children 6 to 12 years old in a hands-on cooking class featuring cinnamon tortilla chips w/Tropical Fruit Salsa, Chocolate Truffles, and a fresh Sweet Green Smoothie! All recipes are made from wholesome foods with healthy fats and are free of dairy and added sugar.
New! Ear Infections, Colic, and Asthma, Oh My!
Tuesday, January 31st 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Some of the most common reasons to take your child to the doctor can be treated naturally! Come hear Dr. Ian Shtulman, a Family Chiropractor, review home remedies and natural methods you can use for common childhood problems.
New! Pre-Game Block Party: Beer and Wine Tasting $10 Donation
Tuesday, January 31st 5:30-7:00pm, Free
Join us for free samples of the ultimate football party appetizers and vote for your favorite departments’ dish. Also, for a $10 donation to Wellington High School’s Project Graduation you will receive a Whole Foods Market tasting mug to enjoy wine and beer samples around the store! No registration necessary, just come on by!
Coming in Early February:
New! Local Artist Celebration: Kathy Morlock
Friday, February 3rd 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person
Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Kathy Morlock, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are inspired by the natural Florida landscape. Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting as well as a walk with the artist at 7pm where Kathy Morlock will discuss her art on display and answer questions. One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000. Payment will be collected at event entrance in the Café.
Announcements:
Donate Your Dime through January 15th
Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags and reduce the impact on the environment while you support the community. 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; Big Dog Ranch Rescue or the Whole Planet Foundation. Please ask a cashier for details about the charities or visit: www.bdrr.org and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.
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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 64,000 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 2011, the company had sales of more than $10 billion and currently has more than 315 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Lauren Belinsky
Marketing Team Leader