The Wellington Wrestling team improved to 14-3 with a team championship at the Wellington Duals XI this Saturday. The Wolverines earned victories over the 5th (Riverdale), 6th (Fort Pierce Central), and 7th (Fort Myers) ranked teams in the state along the way to finish a perfect 5-0 for the day. Undefeated wrestlers for the tournament were: Patrick Jones (106 pounds), Jesse Weinberg (138), Lukas Forehand (145), Justin Henry (152), and Mason Powell (285).
American German Club of the Palm Beaches JANUARY 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Menu, prices and entertainment are subject to change without notice.
* Guests purchasing admission AND dinner pay just $20
Event Info at (561) 967-6464 or www.AmericanGermanClub.com
| Friday, January 3
Doors open 5p Guest Admission: $10 Dinner 6-8p: $12* |
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR – 1st FRIDAY DINNER DANCE PARTY
Entrée: Rotisserie Chicken or Chef’s Catch of the Day
Entertainment by “Bob Houston” playing a variety of German and traditional hits |
| Friday, January 10
Doors open 5p Guest Admission: $10 Dinner 6-8p: $12* |
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER DANCE PARTY
Entrée: Pot Roast with Dumplings or Chef’s Catch of the Day
Entertainment by “Dean Richards” playing a variety of music from the 50’s to the present |
| Friday, January 17
Doors open 5p Guest Admission: $10 Dinner 6-8p: $12* |
FASCHING MASQUERADE BALL – “Masked Gypsies”
Widely celebrated in Germany, join us for our 2nd FASCHING party of the “fifth season” as we get into full Mardi Gras mode! Dress in your most fun gypsy style, wear a masque, or come as you are; all are welcome!
Entrée: Herb Crusted Pork Roast or Chef’s Catch of the Day
Entertainment by “Bob Houston Band” playing a variety of German and American hits |
| Sunday, January 19
Guest Admission: $25 Members: $20
Pavilion gates open 12pm Meal served 12p-3p |
GERMAN BEERFEST
Admission includes meal of German and American fare and all you care to drink German and domestic beer, domestic wine and soft drinks. Dessert and other libations available for purchase.
Entertainment by “Alpine Express” Authentic Bavarian entertainment with alpenhorn, bells and much more! |
| Friday, January 24
Doors open 5p Guest Admission: $10 Dinner 6-8p: $12* |
Winter Warm-Up Polka Party with the Alex Meixner Band!
Entrée: Chicken Marsala or Chef’s Catch of the Day
Catch the Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner and his band, bringing a hi-energy polka party, plus a twist on all your dance party favorites… MAKE SOME NOISE!
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| Sunday, January 26
Free admission Doors open 10:30am Kitchen open until 2pm
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FRUEHSCHOPPEN in the Biergarten
Enjoy “Bavarian Brunch” with friends and family every fourth Sunday of the month, with exciting NEW menu items for 2020!
Select from delightful German specialties like Brotzeit Teller or eggs your way, mimosas, beers, wines, and much more. Fun for the family and perfect for catching up with friends. |
| Friday, January 31
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CLUB CLOSED to prepare for our Big Band Night, “A Night at the Copacabana!” |
| NOTICE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. | |
Wellington Tennis Center to Host FREE Tennis Fun Day
January 11th
Attend a FREE Tennis Fun Day at the Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road) on Saturday, January 11th, from noon to 2:00 PM.
Come and enjoy a free afternoon of games, drills, and fun while experiencing Wellington’s new Net Generation™ Youth Tennis Program. The program is designed for youth tennis players of all ages and skill levels. Children will be grouped by age in the following divisions: ages 4 to 7, and ages 8 to 10.
Participants should dress in appropriate athletic attire, wear tennis shoes, and bring adequate hydration (Gatorade will be provided) and sunscreen. Players are asked to bring their own tennis racquet, as provided equipment is limited.
As an added treat, Chick-fil-A will be on-site providing free snacks.
The Wellington Tennis Center is open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday through Sunday. For more information on court fees, lesson rates, passes, and programs offered at the center, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Tennis, or call 561-791-4775.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/newsletter.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB IN WELLINGTON, FL COMPLETES $18.2 MILLION CLUBHOUSE RENOVATION PLAN
WELLINGTON, FLORIDA; December 17, 2019 – Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Wellington, FL unveiled its $18.2 million dollar renovation project to the membership just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Club served over 1,000 meals that day and showcased the new contemporary spaces like “The Cliffe” (bar and lobby lounge) and “Flavours” (formal restaurant) receiving rave reviews from both members and their guests. The project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget with maximized engagement from the membership along the way.
Not only was the Club’s food & beverage programming improved by the addition of the aforementioned spaces, but with a phased approach, a refreshed spa & fitness center, ballroom, driving range & short game area as well as an outdoor event pavilion, were all revealed earlier in the year. “We embarked on this construction journey in May 2018 with a rolling renovation style project,” explains Rob Martin, General Manager and COO of Wycliffe. “The phasing and construction schedule was extremely complex, but well executed by our operational team to deliver high quality member service, in a time where most clubs would have limited services and cut back. We experienced 5% growth in utilization, which is not the norm while completing a project this size. We can really attribute this to the logistical planning and execution that limited the inconvenience factor for our members during the heavy construction periods.”
Martin continues, “The main key metric of success in our project was the communication strategy. With all the moving parts, we had to be deliberate and very detailed and specific about communications. The frequency, mediums and content were all put together with the right professional team to ensure members were in the know.”
“This improvement plan was a win-win for everyone. With financing at historical lows, we were able to provide a financing plan for our members that will have little to no impact on current payments,” said Doug Lipman, past President and current Treasurer of the Board of Directors.
Because of the health of the project and a prudent approach to project management expenses, there was a great deal of added value included in the finished product. Martin explained, “The value add to this project was tremendous! We added a new roof to the almost 100,000 sq. ft. building, major HVAC upgrades, and the beautiful water feature in the lobby – all of which were not in the original plan.”
But that’s not all that was completed throughout the construction journey. While under construction for those 18 months, Wycliffe successfully merged with its homeowner’s association, resulting in $1M in efficiencies annually, as well as a streamlined and simplified governance structure. They were also able to complete a thorough branding study to differentiate themselves in the market and highlight who they are, with brand-new contemporary facilities and programming.
“Our great team of community volunteers partnered with professionals to give us a new look that exceeded our expectations. We’re celebrating 30 years with a fresh contemporary club that fits our vibrant lifestyle,” said Susan Brenner, President of Wycliffe’s Board of Directors.
Design partners for this project include Mouw Construction, Glidden Spina + Partners, Larson/Nichols Design, WGI and CBRE.
Renovation Video: https://youtu.be/scG9qzk5dmY
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About Wycliffe Golf & Country Club:
Located in Wellington, Florida, Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, is a slice of paradise that offers luxury resort style living in a private golf community real estate property. Members enjoy the amenities of two championship golf courses, 15 Har-Tru tennis courts, five pools, pickleball and bocce courts, a newly renovated full-service spa, fitness and wellness center, personal trainers, exceptional casual and fine dining, plus expansive social events and programs, including Audubon International accreditation and partnership. Wycliffe Golf & Country Club has been recognized as one of the Healthiest Country Clubs in the nation and also awarded the prestigious Distinguished Gold Club of the World award, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs of the World award program conducted by BoardRoom magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs. Wycliffe is minutes away from the equestrian epicenter of Wellington; world class polo and championship show jumping. For more information about Wycliffe Golf & Country Club, private events, real estate sales and membership, please call 561- 964-9200 or visit http://www.wycliffecc.com.
Scripps Research invites audiences to take a ‘front row’ seat to science when CEO opens new lecture series on Jan. 22
JUPITER, FL – Dec. 16, 2019 – Peter Schultz, PhD, a pioneering chemist and president and CEO of Scripps Research, will kick off the institute’s upcoming Front Row Lecture Series on its Florida campus on Wednesday, Jan. 22 with a presentation on how the institute is helping scientific discoveries reach patients with unmet medical needs.
The series, which is free to attend with a reservation, invites audience members to “take a front row seat to history” and learn about the scientific and medical advances arising from Scripps Research—advances that are changing science and human health in areas including cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, ALS, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s, addiction, aging and more. The lecture begins at 4 p.m. on Jan. 22. To reserve a seat, register at www.scripps.edu/frontrowfl, email [email protected] or call 561-228-2016.
“This is a great opportunity for people interested in science to visit our campus and hear about the life-changing research and graduate education happening right here in their community,” says Doug Bingham, executive vice president at Scripps Research, Florida. “We’re making profound discoveries that have the power to transform people’s lives, and we’re eager to share them.”
Scripps Research is one of the world’s leading nonprofit biomedical research institutes, with campuses in Jupiter, Florida, and La Jolla, California. More than 200 laboratory teams perform deep investigations into fundamental biological science, translational medicine, and drug discovery and development.
Schultz, a pioneer in the fields of chemical and synthetic biology, will speak on “Accelerating Translation of Discoveries into Medicine.” Schultz founded the California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr) in 2012, with the goal of accelerating the discovery of new medicines for unmet needs. Now a division of Scripps Research, Calibr oversees a pipeline of innovative new therapies, some already in clinical trials.
The second Front Row Lecture will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 4 pm. Neuroscientist Courtney Miller, PhD, will discuss “The Surprising Science of Memory Erasure.” Miller and her laboratory team are finding ways to selectively interfere with memories that can trigger drug addiction relapse or drive PTSD symptoms. Her trailblazing research has earned funding from the National Institutes of Health.
Innovative chemist Matthew Disney, PhD, is making drugs for diseases long considered “undruggable.” Rather than targeting proteins, as most drugs do, Disney has developed a successful way to target RNAs, the cellular machinery that helps build proteins. He will present his Front Row Lecture on Wednesday, March 18, titled “Advancing Precision Medicine to Stop Cancer, ALS, Muscular Dystrophy and More. “
To close the inaugural Front Row Lecture series, Michael Farzan, PhD, co-chair of the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, will share his research into the body’s response to viral infections and the efforts of his team to develop a new type of vaccine. His talk, “Next-Generation Vaccines to Stop HIV, Influenza, Zika and Beyond,” will be presented on Wednesday, April 22.
To learn more about Scripps Research and the Front Row Lecture Series, visit www.scripps.edu/frontrowfl.
For the second year in a row, Wycliffe Golf & Country Club
in Wellington, FL partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Palm Beach County to bring joy to their littles this holiday season
Who: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County
What: The staff of Wycliffe Golf & Country Club built 13 children’s bicycles at a recent holiday teambuilding event that will be presented to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County at their Annual Cookies & Milk event. The members and staff at Wycliffe were also encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys for these children as well and the response has been overwhelming! The children that are a part of the program will drop in to choose a holiday gift out of the bicycles Wycliffe has donated as well as other generous donations. Wycliffe will be supplying helmets for the bikes, additional toys as well as the cookies for the event.
When:
Saturday, December 21st
11 am to 12:30 pm
Representatives from both Wycliffe and Big Brothers Big Sisters will be available.
Where:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach County
1700 Kirk Rd.
WPB, FL 33406
Why: Wycliffe Golf & Country Club set out to work with an organization that had roots within the local community. As a family friendly establishment, working with children was a top priority. Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (“Bigs”) and children (“Littles”), ages 5 through young adulthood in Palm Beach and Martin Counties. They develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. To find out how you can get involved, visit www.mentorbig.org.
Two Local Elementary Schools Collect PJs for Casey Cares Foundation Kids
Western Palm Beach County, Fl. – Thanks to the generosity of students, families and staff members of Acreage Pines Elementary and Cypress Trails Elementary schools, critically ill children will feel a little more stylish this holiday season. Inspired by the memory of a Casey Cares Foundation child, the December pajama collection drives at both schools conducted were part of the Kami’s Jammies program resulted and over 250 pairs of new pajamas for local pediatric patients.
Kamryn (Kami) was a frequent, overnight hospital patient who bravely battled leukemia. She felt special when she wore a new pair of pajamas in place of the stale hospital gowns. Her flair for fashion continues to pass along joy and normalcy to other critically ill children as her legacy through Casey Cares.
Bruce Saulter, principal of Cypress Trails in Royal Palm Beach, collected 186 pairs of pajamas at his school while Jennifer Ohm, school counselor at Acreage Pines in Loxahatchee, collected 77 pairs. More pajamas will be coming when the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (SFSCA,) in partnership with Casey Cares Foundation, becomes the hottest destination in town on Tuesday, December 31st during the Noon Year’s Eve celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas and bring along a new pair to donate. The Noon Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020 event will feature live science demonstrations, music, dancing, face painting, do-it-yourself party poppers, and a special toast at the stroke of noon with dry-ice apple cider and bubble explosions for all. Donated pajamas should be new with tags intact and sized for kids aged 18 months to 18-years-old.
Supporters are also invited to join Casey Cares at Breakers West Country Club on Leap Day at 6:30 p.m. on February 29, 2020 for an inspiring, fun “Evening with Casey Cares.” The gala will include hundreds of local supporters, board members, business leaders, and media representatives that make the nonprofit’s palliative programs possible. It will feature live music, a cocktail hour and silent auction, a seated dinner with a short program, and an open premium bar at 1550 Flagler Pkwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. Tickets are $150 per person and available at caseycares.org/events/west-palm-evening-casey-cares.
To learn more about the organization, please contact Jennifer McCorvey at 954-821-0191, or by emailing [email protected].
About Casey Cares Foundation
Casey Cares knows how difficult life can be for families with critically ill children. We focus on the entire family, not simply the sick child. We help keep families’ spirits high by arranging bi-monthly programming – whether it’s a movie night and a fresh pair of pajamas or the chance to attend a major sporting event. Founded 20 years ago, Casey Cares makes life a lot better for families in eight states including Florida and D.C. Rather than once-a-lifetime or once-a-year, we believe the best palliative care comes from continuous, ongoing support. Learn more at caseycares.org. Casey Cares Headquarters is located at 3918 Vero Rd, Suite C, Baltimore, MD 21227. Casey Cares Foundation in Florida can be reached at 1440 Coral Ridge Drive #263, Coral Springs, FL 33071, by calling 954-821-0191, or by emailing [email protected].
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium has just been awarded $100,000 through the generosity of the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation to help increase STEM education for Palm Beach County students, galvanizing the community around a common goal to expand local FIRST® robotics programs. This award is an addition to a recent $50,000 STEM Equity Community Innovation Grant received by the Palm Beach County School District from FIRST, the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).
Working collaboratively, the Palm Beach County School District, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium and Green Mouse Academy have already begun to implement an innovative FIRST LEGO League program expansion for students from pre-K through grade four, which will provide robotics equipment labs, curriculum, certified training and ongoing job-embedded coaching for teachers and afterschool practitioners at multiple local elementary schools. 750 more students and 12 elementary schools will discover hands-on, STEM robotics through project-based learning as they research and explore a real-world challenge. This year’s FIRST global robotics theme challenges students to imagine and create a building that solves a problem and makes life easier, happier, or more connected and then using LEGO robotics to design and program their BOOMTOWN BUILDSM.
“At the Science Center, we want to open every mind to science, and we are grateful to our partner organizations for making this happen and we are proud to be a host for this incredible program.” Said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center.
FIRST continues to grow in Palm Beach County, engaging more than 3,000 students annually through age appropriate afterschool learning opportunities and local FIRST competition teams. Leadership and support from the local community is a key reason Palm Beach County was selected to receive this highly competitive FIRST grant, joining 8 other winning communities from over 270 applicants nationwide.
“With the generous local funding received from the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation and the leadership support of the South Florida Science Center and of the school district’s Department of Teaching & Learning K-12 STEM Team, we expect to see a significant impact on the local community, and we hope to see this project serve as a model emulated throughout the country,” said Shane Vander Kooi, President of Green Mouse Academy and FIRST Program Delivery Partner.
The project seeks to test several innovations designed to engage more students, teachers and schools. It also seeks to bridge applied learning experience that occur informally at community locations like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium with formal classroom instruction provided during the school day.
“According to the latest 2018 PISA report on International Student Assessment, United States ranked 18th out of 77 nations in Science literacy and China ranked #1 – we can do better” said David Nicholson, BSc., LLD, CFA, chairman and founder of the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation. “We need to encourage more students to pursue STEM careers. FIRST Robotics is fun project-based learning which motivates youngsters to learn more about science and consider it as a career. The FIRST LEGO League program stimulates excitement, engagement and team building while teaching students the needed skill sets of tomorrow. Hopefully, we will turn some lights on. The Stiles-Nicholson Foundation is pleased to support this STEM initiative and partner with the Science Center, Green Mouse Academy, FIRST Robotics and the Palm Beach County School District. We encourage other corporations and philanthropists to also step up and support STEM education locally. ”
A key aim of this grant is to support communities with underserved and underrepresented students and help them develop new, innovative approaches to tackle the education gap. Over the long-term this will not only address the STEM education needs of our students but develop a local pipeline of talent and help position our future community workforce for success.
“We need kids of all backgrounds, capabilities and social circumstances to contribute to innovation and participate in addressing the world’s toughest challenges,” said Donald E. Bossi, President of FIRST. “We hope that these resources enable underserved and underrepresented students to realize their full potential and have the self-confidence to do anything they set their mind to.”
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About South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
The mission of the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is to “open every mind to science” and in addition to its fresh and saltwater aquarium and new Fisher Family Science Trail, the indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations. The newest addition includes a $2.5 million permanent exhibit, “Journey Through the Human Brain” and features the most advanced neuroscience research and technology in the world.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission to Hall of Heroes is included in general admission to the Science Center, which is $17.95 for adults $16.95 for seniors, $14.95 for kids ages 3-12 and free for kids under 3. Planetarium shows and mini golf are not included in general admission pricing. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
About Green Mouse Academy:
Green Mouse Academy (GMA), based in West Palm Beach, Florida and founded in 2004, works with students of all ages, developing and delivering technology enrichment discovery programs through schools, camps, after-school programs and other organizational partners. Current programs include courses in Engineering and Robotics; Coding and Game Design, Digital Art and Animation and a variety of Maker Lab programs. This year the GMA team will directly deliver workshops to thousands of individual students throughout South Florida while supporting thousands of after-school educators and teachers nationwide with their licensed program content. GMA is a consulting partner to FIRST® and is the designated Program Delivery Partner supporting and operating the FIRST® LEGO® League programs throughout South Florida. Since inception, GMA has directed or delivered over $2 Million in grant-funded services to students and sites within Palm Beach County.
To learn more about Green Mouse Academy visit www.greenmouseacademy.com. To learn more about FIRST LEGO League programs in South Florida, visit www.southfloridarobotics.org .
About FIRST®
Accomplished inventor Dean Kamen founded FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) in 1989 to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. Based in Manchester, N.H., FIRST designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology, and engineering. With support from over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies and more than $80 million in college scholarships, the not-for-profit organization hosts the FIRST® Robotics Competition for students in Grades 9-12; FIRST® Tech Challenge for Grades 7-12; FIRST® LEGO® League for Grades 4-8; and FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. for Grades K-4. Gracious Professionalism® is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. To learn more about FIRST, go to www.firstinspires.org.
This grant is made possible as part of the FIRST® Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiative, sponsored by 3M, Apple, BOSCH, Booz Allen Hamilton, Caterpillar, Cognizant Technology Solutions, The Walt Disney Company, Dow, John Deere, Qualcomm Incorporated, Toyota U.S.A. Foundation, United Technologies Corporations, individuals, and anonymous donors. Grantees will receive resources and support from FIRST as they develop their programs.
To learn more about FIRST’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please visit https://www.firstinspires.org/about/diversityinclusion.
SUNDAY ON THE WATERFRONT
Sunday, January 19, 2020
4 – 7 p.m. FREE | **Currie Park, 2400 Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33401** Note location change
“Derek Mack Band” (R&B, Pop, Motown) http://www.derekmackband.com
The Derek Mack Band is one of South Florida’s premier show bands. A high-energy and versatile group of musicians, the band is known for performing music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s 2000s and today. A multi-talented musician and singer/songwriter, Derek has shared the stage with top recording artists such as: BB King, George McCrae, Kool and the Gang, The Commodores, Taylor Dane, and Earth Wind & Fire, among others.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to this outdoor event. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.
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