The Village of Wellington is excited to announce a FREE public art exhibit “The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen” coming to the Wellington Community Center. The exhibit will be on display for public viewing Friday through Sunday, January 18th to 20th, 2019, with presentations each day at 2:00 p.m. A key member of the Highwaymen, R. A. McLendon, who began his painting career in 1955, will be painting live on site. A free opening reception is scheduled for Friday, January 18th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Who are the Highwaymen? In the late 1950s, during the Jim Crow era of the south, a small group of African American artists from the Ft. Pierce and Vero Beach area started a business venture during a time when available employment opportunities consisted mainly of low paying, minimum wage jobs.
Eventually, the group numbered twenty-six self-taught artists. Unable to display and sell their work through traditional channels such as galleries and art agents, they traveled the roads selling their paintings to business owners, real estate brokers, lawyer’s offices, banks, and others along the way. Sometime in the mid-1990s, this unconventional sales method earned them the name of “The Highwaymen.” For over 40 years the group captured Florida’s natural beauty in an estimated 200,000 paintings, depicting striking views of backwoods scenes, breaking waves, palm-lined beaches, and rivers, to name a few.
The Highwaymen have been featured in the N.Y. Times, on National Public Radio, and were inducted into the Florida Artists Hall of Fame in 2004. Their work is on display in the White House and Florida Governor’s mansion, in addition to countless homes and offices across the country.
Hours for viewing the exhibit are as follows:
Friday, January 18th
12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Opening Reception from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (FREE to attend)
Saturday, January 19th
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 20th
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Presentations each day at 2:00 p.m.
For more information, call the Wellington Community Center, at (561) 753-2484.
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 atwww.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
Join the Village of Wellington for a FREE “Boot Scootin’” Family Fun Night on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), on Thursday, January 17th, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy activities such as an inflatable slide, rock wall, lawn games, fishing (until sunset), glitter tattoos, vendor activities, and more. Or, break out your boots and join our country music DJ for line dancing from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. under the pavilion. Instructors from the Wellington Community Center will also be on site providing class information and demos. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Paddle board yoga sessions will be offered at 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Space is limited for each 30 minute session. Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling Paddle Away Sports at (561) 541-6784.
Event attendees will also have an opportunity to visit with various local organizations including Courtyard Animal Hospital, Humana, and the Wellington Community Services Department.
Food trucks from Wellington’s weekly Food Truck and Music Series will be on site, adjacent to the event, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the Wellington Amphitheater. Approximately 15-20 trucks attend each week, offering up a variety of sweet and savory selections.
Following the lakeside event, guests are invited to make their way over to the Amphitheater lawn for a free concert by The Flyers, starting at 7:00 p.m. The Flyers are a rock band based in Delray Beach, FL. While writing and recording their own music, The Flyers play shows all over South Florida that include originals and covers of classic hits. Please bring your own blankets and chairs for seating.
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 atwww.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
HANLEY FOUNDATION TO HOST TWO “LUNCH & LEARN” SEMINARS TO EDUCATE ATTORNEYS ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION, WITH ETHICS CREDITS PROVIDED
Addressing and Combating Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession seminars at FAU Jupiter and FAU Boca, which provide Continuing Legal Education Credit Hours for Ethics and Substance Abuse
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – Hanley Foundation, a statewide leader in substance use disorder education, will host two insightful “Lunch & Learn” seminars for legal professionals entitled Addressing and Combating Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession on Friday, February 1, 2019 and Monday, February 4, 2019. Both seminars are from Noon-4 p.m., include lunch and provide four Continuing Legal Education credits per session, including two ethics credits.
Research shows that 18-20 percent of attorneys abuse alcohol or other substances – double the rate of the general population. Of those lawyers facing disciplinary actions, 25 percent are found to be abusing drugs or alcohol and suffering from a mental disorder.
“As we fight the current opioid crisis and other forms of addiction on all fronts, we especially want to provide assistance to particularly vulnerable populations,” said Jan Cairnes, CEO of Hanley Foundation. “According to the American Bar Association, because many lawyers and judges are overachievers who carry an enormous workload, the tendency to ‘escape’ from daily problems through the use of drugs and alcohol is prevalent in the legal community.”
The Feb. 1 seminar will be held at Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter campus and the Feb. 4 seminar will be held at FAU’s Tech Runway on the Boca Raton campus. Each event will feature four speakers: D. Culver ‘Skip’ Smith III, P.A., Michael J. Pike, Molly J. Paris and Kevin Vance. They will focus their presentations on substance abuse in the legal profession and its ethical implications.
“We are pleased to host the Addressing and Combating Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession seminars, given by highly-experienced members of our legal community,” said Cairnes. “Part of our mission is to educate key populations and advocate for quality treatment. These timely sessions will provide insight to the prevalence of substance abuse in the legal profession and the implications from ethical and business standpoints and serve as a stepping stone to additional resources.”
The event presentations are:
D. Culver ‘Skip’ Smith III, P.A. – The Pink Elephant in the Room: Prevalence of Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession, Impact and Consequences and Addressing it in the Workplace
Michael J. Pike, Managing Partner, Pike & Lustig, LLP – Lawyers, Alcohol and its Hidden Agenda in the Professional World
Molly J. Paris, Esq., Assistant Director, Florida Lawyers Assistance – Ethical Implications of Impairment in the Workforce
Kevin Vance, Partner, Duane Morris, LLP – Ethical Implications of Impairment in the Employment Setting
Hanley Foundation, established more than 30 years ago by Mary Jane and Jack Hanley, is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to give hope to individuals, families and communities affected by substance use disorders. The Foundation provides programming and grant support throughout Florida for advocacy, prevention, education and access to quality addiction treatment. The organization’s prevention programming is available to schools, churches and community groups through grant funding provided by the Florida Department of Children and Families, office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.
Attending either of the Addressing and Combating Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession seminars will count towards 2 CLE ethics credits and 2 CLE substance abuse credits.
Tickets are $75 per person and include lunch, with limited seating available. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit hanleyfoundation.org/lunch-and-learn or call 561-268-2355. Advance reservations required.
Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society Annual Black Tie Gala – Frosted
Saturday, January 26, 2019 – 6:30 p.m.
The Breakers, Palm Beach
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to fighting blood cancer. The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Photo: CAPEHART
Prices for Gala – $750; Juniors (under 40) $500.
Event description: One of the most highly anticipated events of
the season, the LLS black-tie gala, Frosted, will bring together
elegance, excitement, and some of the biggest hearts in Palm Beach for an
evening dedicated to finding a cure for blood cancers.
Chairs: Carissa and Nick Coniglio, Trish and Rich Rendina
GOLF WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA NAMES 2018 PLAYERS OF THE
YEAR IN GOLF
Two Palm Beach County Pro Golfers Earn Top
Honors From Golf Media
Brooks Koepka, Ariya
Jutanugarn and Bernhard Langer were the best male, female, and senior golfers
in 2018, as they have been named the winner of their respective Player of the Year
Awards from the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA).
This was the first Player of the Year Award for Koepka, Jutanugarn’s second Player of the Year Award and the fifth overall and third straight Senior Player of the Year honor for Langer.
Brooks Koepka
Koepka grew up in
Wellington, attended Wellington Christian School in Wellington, and graduated
from Cardinal Newman High School, and then attended Florida State
University where he earned All-American
honors. Koepka now lives in
Jupiter. Langer is a longtime resident
of Boca Raton.
Despite missing nearly
four months at the beginning of 2018 due to a wrist injury, Koepka produced a
spectacular season that earned him the GWAA award. After finishing last in his first start of
2018 at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, Koepka was diagnosed with a
partially torn tendon in his left wrist. He sat out the Masters and did not
return to competition until late April.
Koepka won three times
in 2018 — the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the CJ Cup @ Nine Bridges in
South Korea. He is currently the number
one ranked golfer in the world, based on the Official World Golf Rankings, as
of January 3.
The 28-year old Koepka
is just the fifth player to win both the U.S. Open and the PGA Championship in
the same year. He also became the first player since Curtis Strange in 1988-89
to win consecutive U.S. Open titles.
Keopka will be looking for a three-peat at this year’s U.S. Open which
will be held at Pebble Beach Golf Links in California from June 13-16. The last golfer to win three U.S. Opens in a
row was Scotland’s Willie Anderson from 1903-05.
“It’s incredible any
time you can win Player of the Year. That’s pretty cool. Whether it’s by your
peers or the writers, anybody that takes notice of what you’re doing, I think,
it’s pretty special,” added Koepka. “Obviously
last year was pretty special and it was pretty unique and incredible for me. I
hope to follow it up this year and try to build on that.”
Jutanugarn
won three times including the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open while earning Rolex Player
of the Year honors on the LPGA Tour.
She
dominated women’s professional golf, capturing the Race to the CME Globe, the
Vare Trophy for lowest scoring average, and the season-long money title. She
also set single season records for most rounds in the 60s (57) and the most
birdies (470).
“It
is a huge honor for me to win this prestigious award for a second time, and I’m
really excited about that,” said Jutanugarn.
Langer
won twice on the Champions Tour in 2018 to increase his career victory total to
38, second-most in Champions Tour history. He also had six second-place
finishes and 14 top-10s in his 24 starts.
“It
is a great honor and wonderful recognition to have been voted Senior Player of
the Year 2018 by the GWAA and I very much look forward to receiving the Award,”
commented Langer.
Koepka, Jutanugarn and
Langer will receive their awards at the 47th ISPS HANDA GWAA
Annual Awards Dinner presented by The PGA of America and USGA on Wednesday,
April 10 on the eve of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.
Happy New Year! With all of the holiday festivities behind us, it’s time to start planning your 2019 travel experiences. There’s no better way to liven up an otherwise dull January, right? Drawing from some of my favorite trips of 2018, here are three travel adventures to consider. From winter adventures in Switzerland to a road trip in the Southwest USA to a tour of Scotland—each experience is unique. Choose one or all three—it will give you something to look forward to all year long.
Gstaad, Switzerland
A Place to Celebrate Winter
Located in the Bernese Oberland, the chalet village of Gstaad is an ideal place to experience Switzerland’s winter at its finest. A long-time favorite of international celebrities, Gstaad offers luxury hotels, gourmet cuisine and tony shops at every turn. It also offers miles of ski trails scattered throughout the surrounding villages.
If you’re a skier, this is paradise. But even if you’re not, there are plenty of other wintry adventures to consider. Take “fat tire” biking for example. Sporting extra wide tires designed to grip the snow and ice, fat tire biking is fun for all ages. If you can ride a bike, you can fat tire bike on the snow. I pedaled my way across the wintry landscape without incident. That would not have happened if I had been on skis…guaranteed.
Peak Walk by Tissot at Glacier 3000
Another incredible “only in Switzerland” option is the Glacier 3000 experience. From the top of Gstaad’s glacier, 24 summits rising over 13,000 feet are visible including the Bernese Alps, Mont Blanc, and the majestic Matterhorn. Immerse yourself in this stunning landscape with a stroll across Peak Walk by Tissot—the world’s only pedestrian suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks. It’s worth putting aside your fear of heights to experience the breathtaking panoramic views.
Desert landscapes surrounded by rugged mountain peaks, miles of wide-open space, charming little towns with histories rooted in the wild west, and mining communities reinvented as artist’s havens make Arizona the ideal place for a road trip. I don’t know about you, but I need at least one good road trip each year. For this trip, I focused on Cochise County, Arizona.
What I loved most about road-tripping through Arizona were the unexpected finds along the way. It was places like Douglas, a border town where history lives inside the Gadsden Hotel—a National Historic Site. Named for the Gadsden Purchase, the hotel opened in November 1907 before Arizona became a state. It dates back to the days of the wild west when Wyatt Earp, Geronimo and Pancho Villa rode roughshod over the territory. It’s even rumored that Pancho Villa road his horse up the grand staircase inside.
The Gadsden Hotel
Another unexpected find was Sierra Vista—a town with a restaurant scene diverse enough to rival cities three times its size. Be sure to visit the Outside Inn and whatever you do, don’t miss the baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with an apple trio with a fig-pecan glaze—seriously, don’t.
More interesting factoids await in Wilcox where Geronimo frequented the mercantile store to buy sugar. Legend tells us he had a bag that held one pound of sugar and he always bought exactly that amount. He could’ve bought five pounds at a time, but he didn’t trust the white men to give him a true measure. Can you blame him?
Bisbee, Arizona
And then there’s Bisbee. One of my favorite finds of all time, Bisbee was once a place supported by copper mining. But when the Queen Mine closed, this funky little town found a new identity as an artist haven. Seriously, there’s art everywhere and it’s as colorful as the local characters. For a historic look at Old Bisbee, take a tour of the mine. There’s also an abundance of art galleries to take in including the Sam Poe Gallery. Owned by the husband and wife team, Poe Dismuke and Sam Woolcott, this delightful gallery offers intriguing and unique contemporary works of art. The dining scene is also top notch with several farm-to-table restaurants showcasing the local fare. Be sure to check out the award-winning Café Roka—a delicious eatery with live jazz on Fridays.
“O ye’lltak‘ the high road, and I’ll tak‘ the low road, and I’ll be in Scotland a’fore ye. But me and my true love will never meet again, on the bonnie, bonnie banks o’ Loch Lomond.” The lyrics are somewhat tragic, but Loch Lomond was lovely—even as the rain came down in sheets outside of the windows of our motorcoach. I was in Scotland at last, the land of my ancestors. It was everything I thought it would be: moody landscapes, folk songs, rolling highlands andwhisky.
For my first foray to the homeland, I joined CIE International Tours for its “Taste of Scotland” tour. It was exactly what the title implies…a taste of all this beautiful country has to offer. The tour guides were fantastic providing not just historical information but also an abundance of folklore. And there was plenty of music—with accompanying bagpipes, of course. I had never traveled by motorcoach before. Typically, I’ll road trip across any country that will rent me a car. But there’s something to be said for someone else making all of the arrangements, doing the driving on the somewhat terrifying opposite side of the road and having a designated driver for the obligatory whisky tasting. I especially enjoyed getting to know the other travelers in the group which ranged in age from 20s to 70s.
The tour began in Glasgow—a fascinating city with a blend of old and new architecture and some of the most fabulous murals you’ll find anywhere. It was a wee bit soggy for our drive through the Scottish Highlands, but nevertheless a stunning sight. We cruised Loch Ness amid a blanket of autumn colors. No sign of Nessie but I’m quite sure she was lurking somewhere deep in the cold cold waters of Loch Ness.
Cathedral Remains in St. Andrews
On our sunniest day, we explored the golf mecca, St. Andrews. Perched at the edge of the North Sea, the ruins of St. Andrews Cathedral are a must see. First completed in 1271, when the cathedral was consecrated in 118, it was the largest in the country and the most important cathedral in medieval Scotland. Our final destinations was Edinburgh… the crown jewel of the tour with its stately castle high atop a hill overlooking the city.
Another highlight was the Spirit of Scotland dinner complete with Scottish dancers and a bagpiper who led the ceremonious “Welcome of the Haggis.” If you’re not familiar, haggis is a Scottish delicacy made from unmentionable parts of a sheep—only slightly more alarming than a hot dog. But hey, this dish comes with its own show!
If you’ve never toured by motorcoach, give it a try with one of CIE’s many options. For more information visit www.cietours.com.
In the words of the Dalai Lama, “Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.” Where will 2019 take you?
Ahh the new year! A fresh start! A clean slate! Sometimes the sheer thought could be a tad overwhelming. Every year that clock strikes midnight, it’s almost as if we’re expected to know exactly what we want to accomplish for the year, how to get there and what our “resolutions” are. I know it’s just a word, but resolution almost intimidates me. One thing I am NOT is a quitter, so if I “resolve” to do something for the next 365 days, I almost immediately don’t want to start. It sounds like a chore or something I will carry anxiety over, if I don’t deliver.
Briana D’Andrea
Parents today are held to such a higher standard. Whether you’re
a parent who works, a stay at home or a work from home, the expectations from a
social aspect are immense. What extracurriculars are you signing your child up
for? What workout class are you fitting in? Meal prep. Eating organic.
Gluten-free. Non-GMO. Ugh, I have a headache. Better not take a Tylenol! Lol
All I’m saying is the New Year is definitely a fresh start for a
better YOU, but don’t let it replace who you really and truly are at your core.
Now I’m not saying don’t set goals or have dreams, because without those, life
wouldn’t really be worth living now would it? I just think it’s crucial to set
realistic expectations in areas of your life you want to see improve. Even if
it means drinking several more ounces of water in a day or adding in a bike
ride around your neighborhood for that extra boost of cardio.
I sat down on December 30th, that time between Christmas and Hanukkah and New Years Eve, when you haven’t any idea what day of the week or if it’s time for lunch or dinner and I “resolved” to write down some areas in my life I felt needed improvement.
Below is a brief list (didn’t want to get too personal in a
simple blog post), that I hope inspires you to sit down and do the same.
Family:
Practice patience. Goodbye to mom guilt. Try one new thing a month. Continue to
strive to be present. Plan vacations ahead of time.
Relationship:
Weekly date night (eating dinner alone, a movie at home, doesn’t have to be
fancy!) Plan an annual getaway just the two of us.
Home:
Continue to chip away at house projects. Purge a bag of donations/trash a month.
Finances:
Do a no spend week. Check finances daily. Save!
Wellness:
Work out 3 times a week. Meal prep. Sign up for a Disney run (I put it out
there in the universe! Ah!)
Work:
Grow my team of entrepreneurs every month, to continue to serve others and give
back! Write 4 blog posts a month. Plan ahead. Continue to increase sales. (I
had my BEST month in November!)
Personal
Growth: Learn to say no more. Take an hour everyday just for me. Only surround
myself with positivity. Be intentional. Spend less time browsing the internet.
(Can’t we all? lol)
Fun:
Visit the beach more often. More girls nights. See a concert at least once this
year!
Start 2019 off with a new perspective on your health. Join us for this dinner and learn based on the Mediterranean Diet. Listen to cardiologist, Michael Lakow, MD talk about the health benefits while watching a cooking demonstration. Then, enjoy the meal – with a glass of wine of course.
Thank you to our sponsor:
When:
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 5:30 PM thru 7:30 PM
Where:
Madison Green Ballroom
2001 Crestwood Blvd. North
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Registration:
Members: $40.00
Future Members: $45.00
All at the Door: $50.00
Springtime “Shop & Share” Honors Brave Leukemia Survivor, 8-year-old Emma
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL. – Shopping at Lilly Pulitzer is a fun day by itself. But on April 6, shoppers inside the company’s The Gardens Mall location will also be celebrating the life and courage of eight-year-old Emma, who battled leukemia and won.
From 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Palm Beach Area Chapter will hold a Shop & Share in the Lilly Pulitzer boutique, on the lower level of The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Boulevard F111, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Proceeds of all sales from 1 – 5 pm will benefit LLS.
As an incentive for the day,
Emma’s story will be shared, reminding shoppers of who they are helping with
their support. Emma was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and
underwent two years of chemotherapy to battle the cancer. One of three
daughters raised by a single mom, Emma relied upon her family’s love and her
positive spirit to overcome the disease.
Emma recently celebrated her
eighth birthday as a strong, kind-hearted and capable little girl. From her
battle, she learned that life is a gift and that you must help and
inspire others face their struggles. To learn more about Emma and her story,
please click here:https://llsdata.app.box.com/s/78udxa2w70j66mhna6jljzjgkmxzvlcw
“It is because of our gracious
community and loyal supporters that we are able to host events such as these
and raise much needed funding to help everyone diagnosed with a blood cancer,”
shared Pam Payne, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Palm Beach Area Chapter
executive director.
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: Shop and Share to benefit
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Palm Beach Area Chapter
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2019, 1-5 p.m.
WHAT: Proceeds from all sales
benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Palm Beach Area Chapter
For additional information on
this event, or to learn more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society,
please visit www.LLS.org/pb or call 561.616.8682.
About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Palm Beach Area Chapter The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world’s largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer with the mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The society funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. The LLS’s Palm Beach Area Chapter was founded in 1975 to serve residents in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Glades, Hendry, Highlands & Okeechobee counties. Society offices are located at 3230 Commerce Place, Suite B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. For more information, visit www.LLS.org/pb or call 561.616.8682.
