Who:  The Wellington Garden Club
What:  Monthly meeting
Where:  Wellington Community Center
12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
When:  Monday, Nov. 2 at 11:30 am– Luncheon & Business Meeting, 1 pm-Program

The Wellington Garden Club is holding its monthly meeting on November 2, 2009 (Monday) at the Wellington Community Center at 11:30 AM

STRETCHING YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATING BUDGET

John Klingel “The Frugal Florist”
John will present some fun and simple ideas on how you can progress from Thanksgiving to New Years using the same basic design structure and mechanics in a floral design.  John will offer suggestions on the best finds in thrift shops, yard sales and consignment boutiques for those one-of-a-kind containers. He will demonstrate how to create a floral arrangement that will transition through the holidays.

An artist, floral designer, former retail shop owner, author of “The Frugal Florist-Do-it-Yourself Flowers on a Budget” and currently Director of the South Florida Center for Floral Studies* in West Palm Beach, John has worked in many aspects of the floral industry. He has worked with photographers and completed designs for the FTD counter selection guide. Mr. Klingel has also participated in regularly televised interviews about flowers on the NBC and PBS affiliates in WPB. He earned his degree in Commercial Art, was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers AFID) in 1980 and is a member of The American Academy of  Horticulture (AAF) and Professional Floral Communications International (PFCI). He’s received numerous awards; the Sylvia Cup, Florida State Designer of the Year amongst others.  John, a floral designer for notables such as Vera Wang, Chris Evert and Janet Jackson will now bring his vast talent to the WGC showing us how we can frugally create designs that can extend our holiday dollars!

The public is invited. A light lunch is served. Seating is limited. Please
RSVP to 561-793-6013 or 561-798-9217.

Barbara Hadsell, President
561-635-8809

[email protected]

Palm Beach Central High School Jazz Ensemble to 

Perform at Arthur R. Marshall Foundation’s Fundraiser 

JAZZ IT UP!

For the Everglades!

At the Original Wellington Mall November 8

Event Highlights will Include Presentation of Annual Everglades Champion Awards to 

Former Senator Bob Graham, the Everglades Coalition and Jess Santamaria & Family;

Plus Performances by Legendary Pianist Copeland Davis & Young Jazz Sensation Matt Savage

Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Partners with Planco Veterinary Care for Dog Wash Fundraising Event

Loxahatchee, FL-October 16, 2009 – Planco Veterinary Clinic will be hosting its fourth dog wash to benefit the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center (VTRC) on Sunday, October 25.  The dog wash will begin at 11 a.m. at the Planco Veterinary Care Clinic and will be run by the Planco family. The three previous dog washes have already raised $1,000 to benefit the programs at VTRC.

The Planco Veterinary Care is a professional veterinary hospital dedicated to providing quality, compassionate, affordable care for your pets, and is owned by Dr. Mark Planco. His son, Alex, has been volunteering at VTRC for three years and wanted to find another way to give back to the program by reaching out to the community. Together with his father, mother, and sister, Alex washes dogs for a small donation to give to the Center.

“Fundraising can be incredibly time consuming, so it is always a blessing when someone else takes the ‘bull by the horns’, or in this case ‘the dog by the collar’ and hosts a fundraiser from beginning to end,” said VTRC administrative assistant Hannah Lopez.
“VTRC’s only responsibility is to say ‘thank you’ and continue doing what we do best, which is caring for our riders.”

The Planco Veterinary Clinic is located in the Town Square Center on the corner of South Shore Boulevard and Forest Hill Boulevard. Those interested can call (561) 795 – 9507 to set up an appointment for the dog baths. There are no set fees for the baths but donations are greatly appreciated.

The VTRC is a nonprofit organization based in Loxahatchee, FL, that provides recreational and therapeutic riding instruction to people of all ages with varying developmental, physical, and psychological disabilities. The organization, founded in 1982, assists more than 350 adults and children every year, helping them gain a sense of accomplishment, greater independence, and a higher quality of life. The VTRC has received a “Premier Accreditation” rating from the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).

For more information about the Planco Veterinary Center please visit www.plancovetcare.com.

For more information on the Vinceremos Therapeutic Equestrian Center, please visit www.vinceremos.com.

Contact:  Scott Benarde

Phone:     561-712-5231

Email:      [email protected]

Lore & Eric F Ross JCC, 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472, (561) 740-9000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: Oct. 9, 2009 

Registration open for Ross JCC’s new Lifelong Learning Center

Dozens of classes, seminars, discussion groups begin in January

BOYNTON BEACH — Do you still have a passion for learning? Do you regret not taking that art, religion, or literature class back in college? Do you want to improve your understanding about a subject close to your heart, or simply keep your mind sharp? Then, the new JCC Lifelong Learning Center—“The Health Club for the Brain”—is perfect for you. 

 The Lore & Eric F. Ross JCC is excited to announce that registration is open for classes at the Lifelong Learning Center. The Center, located at the JCC, 8500 Jog Rd., just north of Gateway Boulevard, is scheduled to open in January with a seemingly endless choice of courses, seminars, lectures, and discussion groups taught by retired professors, lawyers, politicians, rabbis, authors, and even Holocaust survivors. And there are no grades or homework!  

The spectrum if classes offered is broad and wide with offerings such as: “Political Correctness Funny-Side Up,” “Socrates Café,” (where the class decides on the topic to tackle), “Looking Good, and Feeling Good at Any Age,” and “Group Dynamics Today.” More academic fare such as “Supreme Court Decisions of the US Constitution: Presidential Uses and Abuses;” “The Future of Israel,” and “The History of Jews in France” will also be taught. Classes of the self-help sort include “Insurance for Dummies: Avoiding Scams,” “How to Write, Self-Publish, and Sell Your Own Book,” as well as a seminar on public speaking. Among arts offerings are “The Sounds of Jazz: Remembrances of the Big Band Era,” and “The World of Art.”    

The 75-minute classes are scheduled for two periods Monday through Friday afternoons, 12:30 p.m.– 1:45 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. -3:15 p.m, and will run anywhere from two to six weeks. The Center will hold three sessions: winter/spring (Jan –April), summer (June –July), and fall (October –December), totaling 31 weeks.

For more information, or to register, contact Alan at [email protected], or 561-740-9000 ext. 266.     
 
 

The mission of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches is to create a strong Jewish community by providing high quality programs close to where people live that connect people to Jewish life. 

The JCC is an affiliated agency of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. 

Visit our website at www.JCConline.com 

Do You Have a Game Plan for Your Child with a Neurodevelopmental Disorder? Attend Unicorn’s 4^th Educational Conference.

Boca Raton, FL – September 30, 2009 —  Are you tired of simply surviving the challenges of each day?  If so, you must attend Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s (UCF) 4^th Annual Education Conference sponsored by United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities and the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC).   Survive-Or…Inform, Instruct, Inspire will take place on October 17^th, 2009 from 9am-5pm at the Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton campus.

 Nearly one of every five children is affected by some form of neurologically-based developmental, learning, or communication disorder, ranging from “dyslexia”, “attention deficit hyperactive disorder” (ADHD) and other “learning disorders” to the more severe “pervasive developmental disorders” and “autism”.  This represents a significant impact on the educational institutions serving these children, as well as on their families and communities.  This innovative one-day conference includes and moves beyond the common early intervention focus.  Topics will span across a child’s lifecycle, from educational and behavioral issues to sexuality and transition to adulthood. 

Presentations from nationally-recognized and local professionals with expertise in these fields will educate participants on practical, best practice strategies and tools to address these specific issues that may impede an individual’s ability to reach their maximum potential.  The keynote presenter, Ari Ne’eman, recently featured in Newsweek, is an autistic adult and has been active in the autistic culture and disability rights movements for a number of years.  He first became involved in self-advocacy as a high school student, arguing for his own inclusion and access to a high level academic education.  He will open the event with a discussion on “Disability in Society: The Importance of Self-Advocacy.”

 Several area organizations will participate in the event to educate families on available local services including sponsors TD Bank and Butterfly Effects.  All participants will receive a survival kit at the end of the conference.   

 UCF’s Executive Director, Sharon Alexander, says, “Our goal is to help families move beyond simply surviving day-to-day experiences.  This event is designed specifically to inform and instruct parents and professionals on evidence-based, proven strategies, supports, and services that can be used to enhance a child’s ability to reach their full potential.  We believe that, in doing so; we will inspire participants to lead fulfilling and productive lives.”

Cost is $20 for Unicorn members and $35 for non-members if registered prior to 10/8/09.  Membership with Unicorn is free of charge.  Some scholarships in honor of Agnes Nolan and Belle Margolis are available for parents to attend.  Continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for professionals at an additional $9 fee.   Continental breakfast and lunch is included in the registration fee.   Individuals can register by calling the UCF office: 561-620-9377 or visiting www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/survive-or.htm.   

 The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to education, awareness, and research on behalf of children with communication and learning disorders.  For more information, please call Sharon Alexander, Executive Director/Director of Programs, 561-620-9377

PARENTS!!

AFTER TRICK OR TREATING,

DON’T LET YOUR KIDS EAT ALL THAT CANDY.

TRADE IT IN FOR FUN, FUN, FUN!!! AND A TOOTHBRUSH.

THE KIDS TEETH DOCTOR PRESENTS

OUR SECOND ANNUAL

HEALTHY SMILES FAMILY FUN DAY

Sunday November 1, 2009, 1 TO 5PM

at Tiger Shark Cove Park,

13800 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington

HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING THEIR CANDY, WE’LL WEIGH IT AND TRADE IT FOR FUN FAIR TICKETS TO BE USED FOR THE BOUNCE HOUSE, FACE PAINTING, RAFFLES, PRIZES, GIVE-A-WAYS, PICTURES WITH ELMO, DORA AND TOOTHY…. AND SO MUCH MORE!!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!!!

Contact: Lauren Belinsky

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

561-904-4000

[email protected]

 Wellington

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Meet the Artist…Reception, Wine Tasting, Hors d’oeuvres

Whole Foods Market, Wellington, in their endeavor to present the finest local artists in Palm Beach County, is pleased to showcase one of the foremost international watercolor artists, Estelle Lavin, formerly of New York City, now residing in Boynton Beach, Florida.

“Come meet the artist at a reception in the café where you will enjoy live music, fine wines, and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Chris Paul from Wild Orchids Café using all natural ingredients from Whole Foods Market. You’ll have an opportunity to chat with Lavin about her inspirations and how she produces the exquisite details of her remarkably realistic paintings,” said Lauren Belinsky, Marketing and Community Relations Specialist.

When: This event takes place on Friday, October 23 between 6 and 8 PM at Whole Foods Market’s café located just south of the mall at Wellington Green on 441/S.R.7.  $10 Donation will be taken at the entrance to the reception.  Pre-registration is requested by calling 561-904-4000.

Lavin, (www.estellelavin.com), a signature member of the prestigious American Watercolor Society as well as the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s Artist Guild, presently exhibits at their new gallery on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach.  Having worked in many mediums, she chose watercolor for its ability to depict the depth of color necessary to produce her realistic interpretation of ever renewing nature versus man’s impermanent structures.  She believes that we pay too much attention to the troublesome aspects of life and too little to the beauty, permanency and serenity nature offers us.

Lavin’s paintings are in major collections around the country and England, including McGraw Hill in New York and London, FGH Investments, New York, Silverstein & Mullens in Washington, DC and many other corporate and private collections.  Her art work has been featured in four “Splash” books, (The Best in Watercolor) as well as numerous American and European publications, most recently in a feature article in Watercolor Artist Magazine, June 2008.  She has exhibited in major galleries in New York such as Gallery Henoch, Bruce R. Lewin Gallery and Lizan-Tops in East Hampton, New York.

Lavin will be donating 10% of sales to her favorite charity, JAFCO as well as the proceeds from auctioning off one of her paintings and all silent auction items.  JAFCO serves abused and neglected children in South Florida by providing for family preservation, foster care, adoption, mentoring, shelter and group homes programs. 

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”^TM 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 12 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 & Wild^TM, and Harry’s Farmers Market® are trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP.  Wild Oats® and Capers Community Market^TM are trademarks owned by Wild Marks, Inc.

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON                        For further information contact:

11700 Pierson Road                    Nicole Evangelista, Community Projects Manager WELLINGTON, FL 33414              (561) 791-4733

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Don’t miss Wellington’s 2009 Fall Festival

Join the Village of Wellington and the Palms West Chamber of Commerce as Royal Palm Nissan and Mazda presents the Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Village Park Gymnasium located at 11700 Pierson Road.  All activities require the purchase of an all access bracelet for $10. Advance bracelets are on sale now for only $7 and are available for purchase at Village Park or the Wellington Community Center.  New this year is Paintless Paintball.  Check out this exciting game!  Cost is $5 for a 3 game ticket.

The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. with the Old Gym Haunted Hallways.  You’ll scream through 3,000 square feet and fifteen minutes of twisting and frightful hallways.  The evening continues with a Costume Contest.  Costumes will be judged on originality, scariest and best look-a-like character.  Festivities will continue throughout the evening with Hayrides, Door-To-Door Trick O’ Treat, Inflatable Rides and more! 

The Fall Festival is a great way to spend Halloween with friends and family of all ages.  For more information, please call the (561) 791-4005, ext. 0.  Sponsors of this event include:  Royal Palm Nissan & Mazda, Waste Management, Weitz Construction, Jet Hauling, Everglades Farm Equipment, Suggs Lawn Equipment, D.W. Recreation Services, Rep Services, Odums Sod, and Zambelli International. 

For information on other Village programs, events and activities, please visit the website at www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest Village happenings.

The Village of Wellington Parks & Recreation Department is committed to “Creating Tomorrow’s Community Today” by offering quality programs and services as a Florida Recreation and Park Association Agency Excellence Award Winner.  It Starts in Parks!