September 14th 2009 (Monday)Lunch at 11:30 am, Business Meeting and Program – 12:15 pm

Wellington Community Center

ORCHIDS –THE REALM OF WONDER – Alex Pridgeon, Phd

            Dr. Pridgeon is presently a Sainsbury Orchid Fellow at the Royal Botanic 

Gardens, Kew Gardens in London, an author, editor and co-editor and a researcher with a PhD in biology specializing in the study of orchids.

In his presentation, Dr. Pridgeon promises “to transport the audience out of 

Wellington to the “Realm of Wonder”, entering through the orchid gate. 

Passports, visas and vaccinations are not required prior to the embarkation from the Community Center. All that you need to bring with you is a toothbrush, 

camera and a healthy suspension of disbelief. Those of you who have not already made the journey know that it is a land both benevolent and sinister, bright and dark, beyond the tentacles of time and the perimeter of space, a land called by many names in world literature – “Wonderland”, “Oz”, “Never Neverland”. You will see orchids of all colors, shapes and sizes, most of them photographed by our speaker, in his world travels. Some flowers will be beautiful, some nondescript, some hideously bizarre.” In his multimedia presentation, Dr. Pridegron “will explain why they look and function the way they do before returning us safely back to the shores of Lake Wellington.”

            In orchid circles Dr. Pridgeon is perhaps best known as past Editor of the American Orchid Society Bulletin (now titled Orchids) and Founding Editor of the 

scientific orchid journal Lindleyana. He has written and co-written numerous 

articles, co-directed five videotapes, edited 14 books including The illustrated 

Encyclopedia of Orchids, and compiled the Orchid Action Plan for the “Species Survival Commission” in Geneva.

            As a biologist, specializing in anatomy and systemics of orchids, a researcher who has traveled to exotic lands he will take us on an unbelievable journey through the world’s  “Wonderland” of orchids that promises to be quite a memorable experience.   

(561) 798-5109.  [email protected]

Public is invited, however seating is limited so please call Beverly at 561-791-2722.

NEWS FROM THE WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY
CONTACT:   Adrianne Hetherington, President: 561-784-7561  [email protected]
                   Mag and David Frye, Publicity: 561-792-6185  [email protected]
                  

www.wellingtonartsociety.org

Local Arts Group On the Move
Wellington Art Society Hosts Annual Open House Sept. 9 – The Wellington Art Society is kicking off its 2009-2010 season with its annual Open House/Membership Drive, to be held Wednesday, September 9, from 6:30-9:00pm at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

KILL DATE: 9/10/09

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Wellington, FL, August 14, 2009

The W.A.S. Open House provides an opportunity for interested artists and art lovers to meet and socialize with Society members, many of whom will have their work on display. There will also be information on membership and the group’s upcoming events and demonstrations, as well as a raffle and refreshments. Admission to this fun event is free.

The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center is located at 151 Civic Center Way, near the southwest corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

Founded in 1981, The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art.

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encourage originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in the western communities.

For more information, visit their website, www.wellingtonartsociety.org, or call W.A.S. President Adrianne Hetherington at 561-784-7561.

National City Presents 

The 2^nd Annual “Home in One” Golf Classic 

To Benefit Habitat for Humanity of

Palm Beach County

Friday September 25, 2009

FRENCHMAN’S RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB 

Registration is

$175 per person/$700per foursome. 

In addition to the round of golf, breakfast and lunch, each player will receive a golf shirt, hat and sleeve of golf balls. 

Breakfast 8:00am – 9:00am

Shot Gun Start 9:00am

Luncheon and awards immediately following. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: 

Maureen Gross

Director of Development, Palms West Community Foundation

[email protected]

[email protected]

(561)790-6200 office

(561)714-0887 cell

(561)793-4181 home 

Event:

Wellington Community Fitness 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, November 7^th, 2009

Wellington Plaza—Ultima Fitness/Xtreme TaeKwonDo 

COMMUNITY FITNESS RUN/WALK RETURNS TO WELLINGTON 

After a year of hiatus, the Palms West Community Foundation, along with volunteer Co-Chairwomen Joanna Boynton and Terri Priore, are bringing back the Wellington Community Fitness 5K Run & Walk.  The event is scheduled for the traditional first weekend in November– Saturday, November 7, 2009.  Participants will gather at the Wellington Plaza with race kick-off time of 8:00 am.  Runners and walkers will head west along Wellington Trace, turn south onto Big Blue Trace until they reach the half-way point and then they will loop back to the Wellington Plaza.  The fitness run features a USTAF certified 5k Run and a non-competitive walk – something for everyone, no matter what your fitness level.

A much anticipated, yearly event in Wellington since 1997,  run/walk organizers focused on bringing residents together to promote health and fitness, all while enjoying a good time with friends and neighbors.   Every year, the event has donated a portion of the proceeds to a charitable organization.  This year the committee has decided to donate net proceeds to The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.  

Boynton, an avid runner, has spearheaded the return of this event to Wellington.  “So many people in this community have truly missed this event.  We decided that this would be the perfect initial project for the Palms West Community Foundation to take on.”  Terri Priore was on the initial planning committee, and has agreed to step up and Co-Chair the event with Boynton.  Priore brings her vast experience from being the Chair of the MSABC Walk of the Western Communities for The American Cancer Society last year. 

During the first eleven years, the community fitness run had grown to accommodate over 800 participants.  Hopes are for even more in 2009.  “I have personally watched this event’s success, grass-roots outreach and positive impact within our community,” said Boynton.  “I, along with many others, am committed to revitalizing this great fitness-oriented, annual community event in 2009.”  Many area businesses have already committed to sponsoring this event— Bainbridge, Boynton Financial Group, Inc., Cocuy, Burns & Co., Gold Coast Physical Therapy, Graphic-Signs, Sexton Engineering, TownCrier/Wellington, The Magazine, Ultima Fitness/Xtreme TaeKwonDo, Visions and Wellington Regional Medical Center.  To register for the Run/Walk or for sponsorship information, please visit their website www.communityfitnessrun.com. or contact Maureen Gross at the Palms West Community Foundation at (561)790-6200. 

National City Presents

The 2nd Annual “Home in One” Golf Classic

To Benefit Habitat for Humanity of

Palm Beach County

Friday September 25, 2009

FRENCHMAN’S RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB

Registration is

$175 per person/$700 per foursome.

In addition to the round of golf, breakfast and lunch, each player will receive a golf shirt, hat and sleeve of golf balls.

Breakfast 8:00ma – 9:00am

Shot Gun Start 9:00am

Luncheon and awards immediately following.

*Name ______________________________________

*Email ______________________________________

Address _____________________________________

City ________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________

*Handicap ______

*Shirt Size ______

Lisa Archer

Director of Development

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County

1225 A South Military Trail

West Palm Beach, FL 33415

(Between Summit and Forest Hill)

561-433-3351

Fax – 561-304-0223

www.habitatpbc.org

For Immediate Release

Wellington Women’s Club will kick off its 2009-2010 season on Thursday, September 3, 2009

Allyson Samiljan, 561-798-6741
_________________________________________

The Wellington Women’s Club will kick off its 2009-2010 season on Thursday, September 3, 2009, with a dinner meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Players Club, 13410 Southshore Boulevard, Wellington.  Returning members and guests will enjoy a “Welcome Back” reception with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar followed by dinner and speaker Suzanne Turner, CEO of the YWCA of Palm Beach County.

The Club meets from September through June on the first Thursday of the month and is open to any woman residing in the Western Communities.  It supports two main causes, the YWCA Harmony House, a secure shelter for abused women and their children, and college scholarships for area graduating seniors.  In addition to the monthly general meeting, members can participate in other activities including Bunco, Pokeno Brunch, Out and About and Out to Lunch.

Guests are welcome for a fee of $30.  To make a reservation or for additional information, please contact Allyson Samiljan, 798-6741.

Palms West Chamber of Commerce – Health Care Reform Forum on August 17th!

13901 Southern Boulevard

Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470

Phone (561) 790-6200

Fax (561) 791-2069

Contact: Anitra Harmon

Phone: (561) 790 – 6200

Email: [email protected]

PALMS WEST CHAMBER TO PRESENT HEALTH CARE REFORM FORUM AT ITS AUGUST 17TH MEMBER LUNCHEON IN ROYAL PALM BEACH.

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Palm Beach County Medical Society, will convene a forum of speakers to discuss their perspectives on health care reform and the economic impact such reform could have on businesses and individuals alike.  Speakers include State Representative Mark Pafford (Florida District 88), Dr. Alan Pillersdorf, Dr. Brent Schillinger, Julian Lago, President of the Florida Association of Health Underwriters, Kevin DiLallo, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, Bland Eng, CEO of Palms West Hospital, Bob Bloom, Co-Founder of Ink & Toner USA, and a representative from Organizing for America.  The event is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida Health and Wellness Center and will be moderated by Dr. Maureen Whelihan, President of Palm Beach County Medical Society.

 

 

 

 

The luncheon/forum is scheduled for Monday, August 17^th at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Drive in Royal Palm Beach.  A catered buffet by Tijuana Flats opens at 11:30 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at noon.   This is a pre-paid event only. Chamber Members $15, non-members $25

For further information and to register on line visit www.palmswest.com or call 561-790-6200.

 

 

 

 

The Palms West Chamber is the regional chamber for the west central communities of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, Loxahatchee Groves and the Acreage/Loxahatchee