May 2013 Events at 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. Pre-Register for events at the customer service desk or by phone (561-904-4000) for Free Classes Only. 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.
Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures
The Sushi Stop
Look for Lina in our Prepared Foods Department to taste Genji’s featured sushi creations prepared fresh daily! No registration necessary, just stop by during the times below:
Friday, May 3rd 5:00-6:30 PM, Free
Featuring: Vivid Watercolor Roll with Brown Rice
Thursday, May 16th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free
Featuring: Old Malibu Bay Roll with Brown Rice
Homeopathic and Nutritional therapies for Dogs and Cats with Dr. Dym
Wednesday, May 8th 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Join Michael Dym, VMD for an interactive discussion on keeping dogs and cats healthy through a more natural, holistic lifestyle. Learn healthier alternatives to over-vaccination, nutritionally poor commercial pet foods, and overuse of chemicals and pesticides in our animal companions. Dr Michael Dym has over 21 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary medicine, and is one of 400 veterinarians trained in classical homeopathy by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD.
Mom-O-Rama Event for New Moms!
Thursday, May 9th 10:00 -1:00 PM, Free in our Whole Body Department
Calling all new moms! We invite you to join us in our Whole Body Department to taste treats especially made for you and to learn about our favorite products for your little ones. The first 50 moms will receive a goody bag filled with gifts for mom and baby.
Mayday, Mayday! Parents Kitchen Survival Course
Thursday, May 9th 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Free
Join our Healthy Eating Specialist, Amanda, in our Lifestyle Center to learn how to re-organize your fridge and pantry for batch cooking quickness, nutritional goodness, and kid-friendly meals turned into sophisticated date night fare. We’ll pack as much nutrition into each meal as possible without sacrificing taste. Space is limited so be sure to pre-register for this class at our customer service desk or by phone (561) 904- 4000.
Whole Body Fair Featuring Summer Samples and Mini-Makeovers
Saturday, May 11th 12:00-3:00 PM, Free
We invite you to stroll around our Whole Body Department and speak with product spokespeople and pick-up samples as well as the following:
- Enter to win a Whole Body gift basket filled with a variety of products. No Purchase Necessary to Enter.
- Mini-Makeovers will also be offered by Mineral Fusion make-up experts; please schedule your appointment in advance at our customer service desk to ensure you will get a time slot.
- Free Five Minute Chair Massages by Dr. Laura Valhuerdi DLMV of Practical Wellness Solutions- first come first served.
- Special gift for our Kids Club Members at the customer service desk
- Join Resource Depot in front of the store to make a fun recycled craft.
Dinner from Nature’s Bounty
Wednesday, May 15th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Florida home gardeners often have a bumper crop of vegetables this time of year. Let’s make a yummy dinner to celebrate two of our favorite veggies, zucchini and asparagus. Lifestyle Center Specialist Suzanne will make Zucchini Stuffed with Turkey, Walnuts, and Vegetables and Fettucine with Ricotta, Asparagus and Pine Nuts. We’ll finish this meal with Cherry Fudge Brownies. Class will be held in the lifestyle center.
Grilled to Perfection Block Party
Tuesday, May 21st 5:30-7:00 PM, Free
Taste your way around the store while you shop and vote for your favorite sample! Each team will be making unique dishes that are Grilled to Perfection! Voting ballots will be available in the produce department and at each register. No registration necessary, just come on by!
Health Starts Here Pillar Power Class
Wednesday, May 22nd 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Join Healthy Eating Specialist Amanda in the Lifestyle Center for this info packed class focused on the four pillars of healthy eating. Learn how to ditch processed foods, enhance some of your favorite foods with power packed plant superstars from our produce section, embrace healthy fats, and get more of a nutritional bang for your buck!
Whole Deal Cooking Class
Thursday, May 23rd 6:30-8:00 PM, $5/Person
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
It’s that time again: Time to enjoy those lazy days and evenings with simple to make, flavorful foods. Let Chef Joe show you how to make an easy backyard dinner from our “Whole Deal” flyer that’s sure to please everyone. Bring your appetite and sample: Grilled Sausage and Pepper Salad, Mediterranean Orzo Salad, and Creamy Black Bean Dip with Jalapeno Potato Chips.
Support Our Troops Cookout!
Saturday, May 25th 12:00 – 3:00 PM, $5 Donation to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach
Stop by one of our Palm Beach locations: Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens or Boca Raton, as we partner to raise money for the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. Each store will be grilling out for this great cause! Enjoy a hamburger, hotdog or vegetarian burger along with a side and choice of drink for a $5 donation. 100% of the money raised will go to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, to ship care packages to our troops. To learn more, visit the information table or go to www.forgottensoldiers.org. Customers are invited to write letters of encouragement to our troops at the info table or donate toiletries to be included in the care packages.
Healthy Eating Tasting Tour
Tuesday, May 28th 6:30-7:30 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Join our Healthy Eating Specialist Amanda for this Healthy Eating Tasting Tour to learn more about the Health Starts Here program and the services we provide to help you stay on track as well as some nutrient dense samples! Navigate the aisles like a healthy eating boss as you learn all about getting the most nutrients on a daily basis from your favorite departments.
It’s Salad for Dinner
Wednesday, May 29th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
A salad for dinner will be substantial enough for even the biggest appetite when it includes grilled shrimp and corn cakes. We’ll pair this recipe with a Warm and Fruity Granola for dessert, and you won’t go away hungry. Learn how to make these two dishes with Lifestyle Center Specialist Suzanne. Class will be held in the Lifestyle Center.
Gluten Free Shopping Tour
Thursday, May 30th 6:30 -7:30 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
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 meals. Please meet at the Customer Service Desk for the tour.
Mom’s Morning Escape
Friday, May 31st 9:00-11:00 AM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Moms will receive a free 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 your treats. Dr. Laura Valhuerdi DLMV of Practical Wellness Solutions will be offering free 5 minute chair massages in the back of the café (first come first served).
*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Kids’ Club: Harvest Breakfast
Friday, May 31st 3:30–4:30 PM, Free
Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.
Most kids love making breakfast for their families. In this class for kids ages 6-12, we will learn how to make a Breakfast Fritatta and Fruit Tartlets. Join Suzanne, Lifestyle Center Specialist, in our Lifestyle Center to learn cooking techniques that are perfect for little hands. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must be pre-registered.
In The Community:
Private Wine Tasting Mixer
Thursday, May 9th Whole Foods Market Wellington welcomes the Young Professionals from the Central Palm Beach Chamber for a night of wine tasting and music. To learn how you can be a member, contact Jessica Clasby: [email protected].
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 73,000 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 2012, the company had sales of $11.7 billion and currently has more than 340 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.