March, 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.
Announcements:
Whole Planet Foundation
2012 Prosperity Campaign
Want to make a difference in the world but do not know where to start? In the months of February and March, Whole Foods Market cashiers will be taking register donations for the Whole Planet Foundation. 100% of the donations generated will go directly to the micro-lending programs in 50 countries around the world, including the USA . Help us reach our 2012 goal of $4.1 million and be a part of this global solution to eradicate poverty. Stay tuned for special in store events and for more information on the Whole Planet Foundation visit www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.
Book Drive and Sale !
Whole Planet Foundation Book Drive Fundraiser: Join us in our mission to end poverty around the world by participating in our Book Drive to benefit our Whole Planet Foundation. Drop off your gently used books at the customer service desk and browse from our collection for new ones. Each donation of $1 or more will give you a new book to read, while helping thousands of impoverished people around the world with micro-loans. For more information about micro-lending visit: www.wholeplanetfoundation.org.
Sundaes on Sunday
Enjoy all organic ice cream sundaes every Sunday in March, from 1:00-3:00pm for a $3 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation! Choose from any of our delicious toppings to make your ideal sundae. Just look for the ice cream table in the front of the store every Sunday in March!
Delicious Dishes for Donations
All Saturdays in March, from 1:00 to 3 PM in the front of the store
Enjoy Whole Planet Foundation inspired dishes on Saturdays from 1-3PM at the front of the store! Different departments of our store will be creating a ready to eat dish for all to sample. Full portions will be offered for a suggested donation of $3 or more.
Saturday, March 3rd Bakery Department: Whole Planet Foundation Cupcakes
Saturday, March 10th Seafood Department: Mahi Fish Sandwiches
Saturday, March 17th Specialty Department: Whole Trade Coffee and Biscotti
Saturday, March 24th Meat Department: Grilled Hot Dogs
Saturday, March 31st Prepared Foods: Yucca Encrusted Fish with Whole Trade Pineapple Salsa
Donate Your Dime January 16th through April 8th 2012
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; Autism Speaks or the Whole Planet Foundation. Please ask a cashier for details about the charities or visit: www.autismspeaks.org
and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.
Events & Classes:
Parmigiano Reggiano® Wheel Cracking: The Crack Heard ‘Round the World
Saturday, March 10th 3:00 PM EST
Join us in our Specialty Department to witness the traditional method of cracking open the one and only Parmigiano Reggiano straight from Italy . All Whole Foods Market stores will be cracking open a mouth watering wheel at the same time worldwide! You will enjoy mouth watering samples as well as a wine tasting paired perfectly with this amazing cheese! No registration necessary just stop on by.
Block Party: Learn About the Whole Planet Foundation
Tuesday, March 13th 5:30-7:00pm, Free
Experience a new way to shop by enjoying free samples around the store and tasting new flavors. For this special block party each department will have an international dish representing a country that benefits from the Whole Planet Foundation. Like all block parties, you get to vote for your favorite dish; ballots will be given out at the Produce Station and collected at any register. No registration necessary. Donations in any amount will be accepted at the registers if you would like to donate.
New! Wholesome Cooking with Sherri
Wednesday, March 14th 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required@ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Meet our New Lifestyle Specialist, Sherri Mraz, as she guides you through her top 3 favorite recipes. Her healthy approach to a balanced lifestyle is designed for optimal nutrition and convenience. Sherri has an extensive background in integrative nutrition, yoga and delectable cooking. Please welcome Sherri, ask questions, and taste her wonderful creations!
Gluten Free Cooking
Wednesday, March 15th 6:30-8:00pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates how to prepare a Gluten Free meal that tastes great and is easy for anyone to prepare! Bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.
New! Wine Tasting Benefitting the Whole Planet Foundation
Friday March 16th 6:00- 8:00 PM, Suggested $5 Donation.
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Enjoy unique wines from around the world that you may have never tried before. Frank Hawkins, our wine and beer buyer will be available to answer all of your wine and beer questions. A suggested $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation will be accepted in the Specialty Department for those that would like to donate.
New! St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shakedown
Saturday, March 17th 12:00-1:30 pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required@ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
The Emerald Isle…lush greenery and so vibrant, just like your health can be! Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Amanda, as she teaches healthy ways to create new traditions and ditch that boring green bagel. You will learn to incorporate different kinds of greens and healthy, Celtic inspired recipes into your St. Patrick’s Day fun sure to shake your shamrocks. Don’t forget to come dressed in green!
New! Are Your Hormones Driving You Crazy?
Tuesday, March 20th 6:30pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Find out why many people have trouble staying asleep or falling asleep; suffering from hot flashes; have low libido; weight struggles; and hair loss. Join Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker to learn the secrets behind improving hormone balance naturally.
Gluten Free Shopping Tour
Thursday, March 22nd 6:30-8:00pm, Free
Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
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 products. Please meet at the Customer Service Desk for the tour.
Burgers, Beer & Bingo for the Whole Planet Foundation
Friday, March 23rd 5:00-7:30pm, $5 Donation includes meal and 1 bingo card.
Please RSVP for this event by calling customer service 561-904-4000 as space is limited.
Calling all bingo fanatics! This is your night to win all natural prizes from a bag filled with Whole Trade Products ($50 Value) to Whole Foods Market Gift Cards up to $100! Numbers will be called from 6:00-7:30pm. Guests will enjoy a choice of burger/veggie burger with water/soda and chips/cole slaw and 1 bingo card for a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation. Beer will be sold by the bottle for $3 with $1 from every beer sold donated to the Whole Planet Foundation. Additional bingo cards can be purchased for a $5 donation per additional card. Please visit www.WholePlanetFoundation.org for more information about the charity.
New! Super Supper Soups with Sherri
Saturday, March 24th 12:00 – 1:30 pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required@ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Strapped for time yet craving a warm, hearty meal? Lifestyle Center Specialist, Sherri, will teach her top picks for super nutritious soups. Packed with powerhouse ingredients yielding big taste, her nutritious soups will become a staple in your healthy eating regiment.
New! Kids Taste Test Ages 5-12 Years Old
Wednesday, March 28th 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Free
Pre-Registration Required@ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Have your kids ever tried dinosaur kale, kumquats, or jicama? Would you like to tempt their taste buds and have them try something new? Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Amanda, as she teaches kids about “eating a rainbow” and how to experience a whole new world of healthy and nutritious food. Kids that taste every item will earn a special prize! All children must be accompanied by a parent.
Mom’s Morning Escape & Goddard School Arts & Crafts Corner
Friday, March 30th 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.
Whole Body Sale Benefitting the Whole Planet Foundation
Friday, March 30th, 9:00-11:00am
During Mom ’s Morning Escape there will be a NEW product only children’s clothing sale where 100% of the proceeds will go to the Whole Planet Foundation. All products will be sold for at least 50% off their retail price. Final Sales Only, No Returns Permitted. Products will be an assortment of Whole Body items such as: clothing, reusable bottles, and toys.
Guatemalan Buffet in Honor of the Whole Planet Foundation
Friday, March 30th 5:30-7:30 PM, $5 Donation Per Plate
Celebrate all of the generous contributions customers, team members and micro-lending advocates have donated with a delicious Guatemalan buffet and a slide show featuring Chris Perez, Grocery Team Leader, as he shares his experience in working with women in Guatemala that were giving the opportunity to change their own lives. The slide show presentation will take place in the cafe at 6:30 PM. Questions are welcome and encouraged at the end of the slide show. Dinner tickets can be purchased at the customer service desk for a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation. No refunds.
Health Starts Here Tour and Demonstration
Saturday, March 31st 12:00- 1:30PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join our Healthy Eating Specialist for an informative, introductory tour of our Health Starts Here program. You will learn about our Healthy Eating Principles and how to identify the most nutrient rich foods. The tour will be followed by a cooking demonstration in the Lifestyle Center , which will utilize nutrient dense ingredients for you to taste.
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 15 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 .