For Immediate Release
Contact: Lauren Belinsky
2635 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
561-904-4000
Lauren.Belinsky@WholeFoods.com
January, 2010 Events, Wellington
2635 State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays
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:
Bring your own coffee mug, travel mug or tumbler (or buy one from our selection) and purchase the coffee of the day for only $.75! Enjoy the finest coffee and help the environment.
This is my year to…Remember My Bags
While many supermarkets are just starting to “get it,” we’ve been offering re-usable shopping bags for decades. And, to reward you, we’ve always given you money back every time you re-use a bag at the register. Ask about our bag refund next time you are in!
Happy Hour! Enjoy our hot bar and salad bar for only $5.99 per pound from 7:00pm to close every Monday-Friday! Regular price is $7.99 per pound.
Specialty Saturdays 12:00-4:00pm
Enjoy tastings in our specialty department every Saturday! Discover something new, exciting and delicious every Saturday. No registration necessary.
Enjoy chair massages by My Massage Corner
Every Wednesday – Sunday from 12:00-4:00pm
Barely Enough – 10 minutes, $15
A little better – 15 minutes, $20
Getting There – 20 minutes, $25
I’m in Heaven – 30 minutes, $35
The longer you go, the less you pay (per minutes)
Seniors (60+) – 25% off
Juniors (<14) – 25% off
Classes, Events, and Seminars:
Monday, January 11th
Make 2010 the year you get FIT! 6:30-7:30pm
FITness is a necessity for long term healthy and well-being. Join FIT studio to learn what exercises will keep you healthy and fit. Please wear workout clothes and sneakers for participation. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Tuesday, January 12th
Metabolic Typing 7:00-8:00pm
There is no such thing as a one-size- fits-all diet. Everyone is unique, and so are their eating requirements. Join David Sandstrom, Certified Nutritional Counselor and learn how eating the right foods for your metabolism can dramatically improve your health. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Saturday, January 16th
Whole Body Fair 12:00-4:00pm
Join us in the Whole Body Department to meet vendors, sample products, and make this your year to be well. Space is limited, so make sure to pre-register with Customer Service.
12:00-3:30pm Make-up Makeovers!
Sign up for a complementary make-up application with Gabriel and ZuZu cosmetics by make-up artist, Nancy Fisher. Applications will be done in our Whole Body Department, please check in with customer service when you arrive for your appointment. Space is limited: Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
1:00-2:00pm Aromatherapy
Indulge your mind and pamper your body by joining Tim Blakely, an Aura Cacia Herbalist & Aromatherapy Educator, as he teaches you to improve your wellbeing and invigorate your senses with 100% pure aromatherapy products derived from nature. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
3:00-4:00pm New Year, New You!
Whether you need to lose that last 5 pounds, or 100 pounds this is the workshop for you. Find out how to change your body – not just for the event, but for LIFE! Learn what food groups and types to add/remove from your daily meals and drop off the pounds. Dr. Tim DeCanio is a board certified chiropractic neurologist, author and renowned speaker. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Tuesday, January 19th
Deliciously Raw with Renate 6:30-8:30pm $20/person
Jumpstart your New Year right by getting on the road to good health! Join Raw Foods Chef, Renate, as she shares her secrets to living a raw foods lifestyle. Each month, Renate will be sharing 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! Please make checks payable to Renate Wallner or cash and drop off at the customer service desk to register. Pre-registration required with Customer Service; Payment Collected at Time of Registration
Wednesday, January 20th
Going Green with Carlos Ages 8-12 yrs. old 4:30-5:30pm
Join our Green Mission Specialist, Carlos Acosta, as he teaches children the importance of eating greens to be green! This class will have lots of great info, healthy snacks, and an interactive activity with the focus on healthy eating. Space is limited; pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Thursday, January 21st
Gluten Free Cooking, 6:30-8:00pm
Chef Joe will be teaching us how to make a Gluten Free dinner that tastes great and is easy for anyone to put together. Bring your appetite and your gluten free questions. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Sunday, January 24th
Yoga for Kids by Moksha Yoga Studio Ages 5-9 yrs. old
3:00- 3:45pm Free!
Join Moksha Yoga Studio for a fun filled yoga class for kids! Your child will learn playful yoga movements that are fun and easy. Classes will improve children’s strength, flexibility, and coordination using traditional and animal yoga poses. Yoga mats will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Pre-registration Required with Customer Service.
5% Day Tuesday, January 26th
8am – 10pm
Shop today and 5% of the day’s net sales will be donated to the Palm Beach County PTA Scholarship Fund & Healthy Lifestyles Grant
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 12.5 million children are obese today-that’s more than 17%!
Help us to fight childhood obesity by expanding healthy programs in schools. The money raised will help fund the implementation of sports, martial arts, dance, yoga, and equipment purchases in your local schools and aftercare programs. The main goal is to empower children to develop healthy lifestyles and lifelong love of healthy eating and physical activity.
Join our Boca Raton, Wellington, and Palm Beach Gardens stores as we combine our 5% Days to instill healthy habits in our future generations. Shop at any of the stores on this day to make a difference for all children!
The Day’s events include:
•Kid’s Healthy Eating Education Tours by Tracy Mastandrea, RD,LD/N 3:30 & 5:00pm
Ages 7-12 yrs. parents are encouraged to join in the fun!
•Healthy Kids Cooking with Dianne Morin 3:30 & 5:00pm Ages 7-12yrs.
•Tracy Mastandrea, RD,LD/N will also be available to answer your nutrition questions from 3:00-3:30pm and 6:00-7:00pm at her information table next to customer service.
•Kid Friendly Block Party with Healthy Samples Around the Store 5:00-7:00pm
Pre-registration required with customer service for Tours and Cooking Classes
Annual 5k & Fun Run to Fight Childhood Obesity
Saturday, January 16th at 9:00 am
Hosted by the Palm Beach County of PTA/PTSA & CoachRoudyFightsChildhoodObesity & Sponsored by Whole Foods Market, H2Organics, & Virtual Bank
Lace up your sneakers for a cause! Sign on for the Annual 5k and Fun Run benefiting grants for health and sports programs in schools throughout Palm Beach County. The event will be held on the campus of Florida Atlantic University and will also feature nutritionists and other health experts, martial arts and yoga demonstrations and fun physical activities! See CoachRoudy.org for more information.
Wednesday, January 27th
Flavors of Asia 7:00-8:30pm $35/person
Enjoy an enchanting evening hosted by Master Chef Chris Paul from Wild Orchids Café. The night begins with an introduction to the three wines that you will taste throughout the meal by our wine specialist. You will then be dazzled by the chef as he creates the most delectable dishes you will ever taste! Pre-registration required with Customer Service; Payment collected upon registration.
Thursday, January 28th
Healthy “Whole Deal” Cooking Class 6:30-8:00pm
Learn quick and easy recipes featured in The Whole Deal! Chef Joe will teach you how to feast fabulously, yet affordably, with these recipes. Registration Required.
Friday, January 29th
9:00-11:00am Moms Morning Escape
Calling all Moms! You are invited to enjoy a free coffee or tea, and muffin of your choice. Pick up your $5 Mom’s Morning Escape coupon from customer service, then make your way to the coffee bar to select your muffin and coffee/tea. My Massage Corner will be offering complementary 5 minute massages in the café, be sure to sign up to reserve your spot! Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
Saturday, January 30th
Five to Thrive…Learn the essentials to living a Maximized Life 2:00-3:30pm
Learn how to stop “winging it” when it comes to your family’s most important asset…health and join Dr. Matthew Symons and Tracy Mastandrea, RD,LD/N, as they lead you in a mini version of their “Health Makeover” that has changed the life of hundreds in our area. You will learn to create a Health Plan in 2010 to secure your families future, now. Pre-registration required with Customer Service.
About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its 53,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 11 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2008, the company had sales of $8 billion and currently has more than 275 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market, Fresh & WildTM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Wild Oats® and Capers Community MarketTM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.
Lauren Belinsky
Marketing and Community Relations Specialist
Whole Foods Market| Wellington
2635 State Road 7 | Wellington FL 33414
P 561.904.4015 F 561.904.4001