December, 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.
Cooking Classes, Events and Lectures
Marky’s Caviar Class and Tasting: Featuring Local Siberian Osetra
Saturday, December 3rd at 1:00 PM, $5 donation to Mote Marine
In partnership with Mote Marine, a Florida based non-profit Aquafarm located in Sarasota , Marky’s Caviar was able to add farm-raised, local and sustainable Siberian Osetra to their long list of specialty caviars. Join us for a very special and informative evening while tasting this delicious local Siberian Osetra as well as other select Marky’s branded American and Imported farm-raised caviars. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Caymus Wine Dinner
Tuesday, December 6th 6:00- 8:00 PM, $30/person
Conundrum Reception 6pm in the Wine Department
Dinner 6:30pm in the Lifestyle Center
Join us for a special evening featuring award winning wines from Caymus Vineyards. Each wine will be perfectly paired to a delicious 3 course dinner. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to taste Mer Soleil Silver 2010, Mer Soleil Barrel Ferment 2009, Meiomi Pinot Noir 2010, Las Alturas 2009, Caymus Napa Cabernet 2009, Caymus Special Select 2009. Pre-registration is required, call customer service at 561-904-4000.
Taste of the Holidays
Friday, December 9th 6:00 – 8:00 PM
$5/Donation Per Person, or Donate 2 or More Non Perishable Food Items.
Join us for this special holiday tasting paired with fine wines, while supporting local families in need. Guests will enjoy delicious dishes from our new holiday menu prepared by each team. Payment or food collection will be at our front entrance in the produce department. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Oasis Compassion Food Pantry.
How to Host a Healthy Holiday Party with Guest Specialist Alina
Saturday, December 10th 2:00- 3:30 PM, Free
Hosting a holiday party in which the recipes offer both flavor and nutrition can be difficult – that is, if you don’t know where to begin. Let Whole Foods Market teach you how to win your friends and family over with some tasty holiday dishes that are, yes, healthy too! Join Miami ’s own Alina Roché, Healthy Eating Specialist for our Pinecrest location, as she visits the Wellington store for this informative class. Samples will be provided.
Meet, Greet & Taste
Sunday, December 11th 4:30 – 7:30 PM, Free
Meet Sheri Heilman, the owner of FoxyRock Vineyards, and enjoy a sample of her fantastic Pinot Noir 2008 from the Willamette Valley, Oregon. Look for her in our Specialty Department near our wines and cheeses. No registration necessary, just come on by!
Gluten Free Cooking: Appetizers
Tuesday, December 13th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates Gluten Free holiday meal choices that are easy to make and flexible to fit your time and taste. Be sure to bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Wednesday, December 14th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to make the traditional Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes recipes. Learn to prepare the authentic Italian dinner that is customarily served on Christmas Eve by Italian families all over the world.
Mom’s Morning Escape & Goddard School Arts & Crafts Corner
Friday December 16th 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.
Buyer’s Picks Wine Tasting: Featuring Bubbly
Tuesday, December 27th 5:30-7:30 PM, Free
Join our wine & beer buyers for a tasting of all their favorite holiday sparkling wines! Guests will enjoy featured sparkling wines paired with fine cheeses from around the world. This is one tasting you should not miss! No registration necessary, just come on by the Wine Department.
Announcements:
Let us do the work and you take the credit!
Check out our new Holiday Menu online, www.WholeFoodsMarket/Shop or pick one up at the store. It is full of fantastic appetizers, main dishes, desserts and so much more. We will also have holiday planners available at the holiday table Monday-Friday from 1-7 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11-7 PM to assist you with all of your party plans.
Donate Your Dime September 26 – 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 andwww.WholePlanetFoundation.org.
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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” byHealth 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 .