FoundCare Inc. Hosts Open House for Insurance Sign-Up Free event on November 28 to offer special activities geared to seniors
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) – FoundCare, Inc. is hosting an open house to help get everyone enrolled in an insurance plan before the December 15 deadline. The open house is scheduled for Wednesday, November 28 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the community health center’s West Palm Beach office located at 2330 South Congress Avenue and will offer special services and activities geared to seniors ages 65 and over.
Licensed agents will help people sign up for the insurance plan that best fits their needs. In addition, experts will provide a class on Medicare, host health talks and offer refreshments, prizes and a facility tour. Language services will be offered as well.
FoundCare, Inc. is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center that offers pediatric and adult primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, laboratory work, x-rays, and dentistry, as well as an onsite pharmacy. FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay on a sliding-fee scale that is based on family size and income.
“This open house is free and open to the public because we want to make sure everyone, especially seniors, has what they need to be prepared for the new year with their health plan,” said FoundCare CEO Yolette Bonnet. “We treat everyone in the family, from parents to grandparents to children, and we want to invite everyone to participate.”
FoundCare also hosts senior birthday parties each month with complimentary cake and refreshments, games, music, prizes and a short presentation. FoundCare has partnered with the YMCA of the Palm Beaches for activities to encourage seniors to come to FoundCare not only for their health needs but also to gather with their peers for monthly activities. During Coffee & Conversation once a month, seniors can come together for a light breakfast and coffee with a chance to win prizes. Lunch & Learn events are also on the calendar once a month where seniors can come for a meal and listen to a health talk on topics such as stress management.
FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale that is based on income and family size. For more information about FoundCare, please call 561-HEALTHY (561) 432-5849 or visit http://foundcare.org.
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Wellington Gears Up for the Holidays and Encourages Community Participation
‘Tis the season to give and support those in need. In the spirit of the holidays, join the Village of Wellington along with our community partners: Wellington InterFaith Council, The Christopher Aguirre Foundation, The Mall at Wellington Green, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Don Chepo’s Taco Shop, Oli’s Fashion Cuisine, Wellington Regional Hospital, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for the 10th Annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive.
“The holidays are about giving and helping those in need,” said Mayor Anne Gerwig. “Our residents have always been generous in assisting those less fortunate and ensuring every child has a magical holiday. Your participation again this year is greatly appreciated as we celebrate this holiday season.”
In addition to toy donations, this year, we are also looking to provide basic necessities such as socks and underwear for children of all ages.
Community members are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys by Tuesday, December 18th to any of the following locations:
Village Hall
12300 Forest Hill Boulevard
Community Services Office
1092 Wellington Trace
Village Park
11700 Pierson Road
Lake Wellington Professional Centre
12133 Ken Adams Way
Ultima Fitness
12799 West Forest Hill Boulevard
All Wellington locations Fire Rescue Stations
Monetary donations are also accepted and are tax-deductible; please contact Morgan Cintron, Senior Programs Coordinator at 561-791-4102 for more information.
Residents looking for assistance may contact Wellington’s Community Services Department at (561)753-2476 or their local house of worship.
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 visitwww.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
‘Tis the season to give and support those in need. In the spirit of the holidays, join the Village of Wellington along with our community partners: Wellington InterFaith Council, The Christopher Aguirre Foundation, The Mall at Wellington Green, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Don Chepo’s Taco Shop, Oli’s Fashion Cuisine, Wellington Regional Hospital, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for the 10th Annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive.
“The holidays are about giving and helping those in need,” said Mayor Anne Gerwig. “Our residents have always been generous in assisting those less fortunate and ensuring every child has a magical holiday. Your participation again this year is greatly appreciated as we celebrate this holiday season.”
In addition to toy donations, this year, we are also looking to provide basic necessities such as socks and underwear for children of all ages.
Community members are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys by Tuesday, December 18th to any of the following locations:
Village Hall
12300 Forest Hill Boulevard
Community Services Office
1092 Wellington Trace
Village Park
11700 Pierson Road
Lake Wellington Professional Centre
12133 Ken Adams Way
Ultima Fitness
12799 West Forest Hill Boulevard
All Wellington locations Fire Rescue Stations
Monetary donations are also accepted and are tax-deductible; please contact Morgan Cintron, Senior Programs Coordinator at 561-791-4102 for more information.
Residents looking for assistance may contact Wellington’s Community Services Department at (561)753-2476 or their local house of worship.
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 visitwww.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
Kravis Center’s Education Committee Hosts Speakers’ Series
Visit by Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy Highlights Series Showcasing Kravis Center’s Commitment to Supporting Education Through the Arts
(West Palm Beach, FL) – The Education Committee of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, a standing committee of the Kravis Center’s Board of Directors, recently hosted Dr. Donald Fennoy, Superintendent of the School District of Palm Beach County, during the first of four meetings the committee will hold in the 2018-2019 season.
Dr. Fennoy shared highlights from the district’s 2016-2021 Strategic 5-Year Plan, including how the district met its goal to increase the county’s high school graduation rate from 88.3 to 90 percent three years ahead of schedule. He also noted the district’s commitment to arts education through grant-writing and long-range capital planning.
Fennoy also touched on how his personal experiences as a young student reflect research showing that providing for arts education in schools enhances learning. Growing up with a father in the military, Fennoy spent his early years in England, where drama classes were a mandatory part of the curriculum.
“I realized that level of training – memorizing lines, collaborating with others – helped me in school,” he said. “And I firmly believe my participation in the fine arts, as well as sports, helped prepare me to be superintendent.”
There will be three other meetings of the Education Committee. In January, David Kilpatrick, Director of the Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour will give a pre-performance talk about Me … Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall, which chronicles the early life of the famous primate scientist through her interactions with her toy chimpanzee, Jubilee.
In February, Dr. Susan Gay Wemette, Program Evaluator, and Niki Fridh, De George Academy Acting Instructor will discuss the Kravis Center’s De George Academy for the Performing Arts, which since 2012 has supported Palm Beach County’s economically-disadvantaged third- through eighth-grade students’ efforts to attend Bak Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos School of the Arts or a performing arts college, or to embark on a career in the performing arts.
In March, Maureen Gardella, Kravis Center Director of Guest Services and Tracy Butler, Director of Education will give a presentation about the many ways in which the Center serves our students with disabilities throughout the season. The Education Committee’s events will conclude in April with a focus group meeting to review Kravis Center arts education programs.
For more than 26 seasons, the Kravis Center has helped students of all ages fuel their imaginations and expand their lives through comprehensive arts education programs. Since 1992, 2.5 million schoolchildren from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties have visited the Kravis Center, attending performances through the S*T*A*RSeries and participating in a wide variety of educational programming. To learn more, please visit kravis.org/education.
South Florida Fair announces 2019 national concert lineup
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. –– The 2019 edition of the South Florida Fair will feature concerts by bands representing everything from Christian, Southern rock and Latin to good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll and country music. In addition, multiple versions of Elvis will be in the house at next year’s fair, which will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17. The full fair will be held Jan. 18 – Feb. 3 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach.
Christian rock band Building 429 will kick off the concert schedule at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20. The band’s name was inspired by the passage in Ephesians 4:29 and got its start in North Carolina when Jason Roy and Scotty Beshears met at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. The band was named the Gospel Music Association 2005 New Artist of the Year and continues to be dedicated to sharing messages of God through their songs and concerts.
On Wednesday, Jan. 23, Southern rock legends, The Outlaws, will take the stage at 8 p.m. during the first of two Bike Nights. Through its over 40 years of performing, The Outlaws became one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. The band established itself in Tampa in 1972 and became known for its triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies. The band has returned to the road with new music and is enjoying its second life.
Country-blues-rocker Frankie Ballard will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24. He released his latest album, “El Rio,” to critical acclaim and was selected by “Rolling Stone” as one of the 25 Best Country and Americana albums of 2016 and “The Tennessean” as one of the best 16 Nashville albums of 2016. The singer-songwriter has had three No. 1 country hits to date and boasts Spotify streams in excess of 2.2 million.
There will be a whole lotta shakin’, rattlin’, and rollin’ happening in the fair’s Party Pavilion when the Elvis Extravaganza Impersonator Contest begins with the preliminaries on Monday, Jan. 28, and continues on Tuesday, Jan. 29, with the finals. The contest will feature a variety of Elvis impersonators competing for cash, prizes and title of “The World’s Finest Elvis Impersonator.” The winners will go to the national competition in Las Vegas. The show is backed by the Extravaganza Show Band, horns and singers. For 30 years, The Elvis Extravaganza appeared on stages internationally while entertaining more than a million people. Any impersonator who would like to compete during open round one may visitwww.elviscontest.com to sign up.
On the second Bike Night at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 30, The Pat Travers Band will perform. Canadian-born Pat Travers is a rock guitarist, keyboardist and singer who began his recording career in the mid-1970s. Considered a “guitar hero” by many musicians, Kirk Hammett of Metallica cited him as one of his favorite guitar players. He has led numerous successful tours with different band members and the current Pat Travers Band consists of Travers on guitars, vocals and keyboards, Tommy Craig on drums and David Pastorius on bass and vocals.
The sounds of country music will return to the Party Pavilion on Thursday, Jan. 31, with Jordan Davis. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Davis graduated from LSU and briefly pursued the path of his degree working as an environmental consultant, however, his passion for music and songwriting eventually compelled him to move to Nashville in 2012. His Platinum-certified debut single, “Singles You Up,” recently hit No.1 on the country airplay charts and ranks as the most played song at country radio this year.
The national entertainment will conclude on Friday, Feb. 1, with Latin Grammy nominee and salsa legend Charlie Aponte. For more than 40 years, the Puerto Rican salsa singer was the lead vocalist for the nation’s legendary El Gran Combo. He became one of the most well known soneros, not only in Puerto Rico, but internationally. Aponte left the spotlight at age 62 when he retired from El Gran Combo in late 2014 but that didn’t last long. He released his debut solo album, “Una Nueva Historia,” on Top Stop Music in 2015.
All concerts are free with a fair admission ticket. Advance discount fair tickets are on sale now at all Palm Beach County Publix locations and will continue through Jan. 17. General seating is free with a fair admission ticket (which is required). Reserved seating also is available for purchase online starting Dec. 3 at www.southfloridafair.com for $10, which is in addition to the fair admission ticket. A single admission for ages 12-59 is $10 in advance, $15 at the gate Monday-Friday and $20 Saturday and Sunday. Senior admission for 60 years of age and older pay $7 in advance and $9 at the gate. A child’s admission, under 12, is $5 in advance, $8 at the gate (5 years and younger are free). For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.
AT A GLANCE – National Bands Schedule – South Florida Fair 2019
Sunday, Jan. 20 – Building 429
Wednesday, Jan. 23 – The Outlaws
Thursday, Jan. 24 – Frankie Ballard
Monday, Jan. 28 – Elvis Extravaganza Impersonator Contest preliminaries
Tuesday, Jan. 29 – Elvis Extravaganza Impersonator Contest finals
Wednesday, Jan. 30 – The Pat Travers Band
Thursday, Jan. 31 – Jordan Davis
Friday, Feb. 1 – Charlie Aponte
The sponsors of the Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League.Wycliffe Stiff Harry Klaff proudly displays a Yoohoo and some Bazooka bubble gum.Commish of the Wycliffe Stiffs Marty Ross and Mel Viner.The start of the NAMI Walk at John Prince Park, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.Andrea Enterlain and her brother-in-law sharing a moment at the 2nd Annual Beacon of Hope 5K.The start of the 2nd Annual Beacon of Hope 5K race at Tiger Shark Cove Park in Wellington, held in memory of Kevin P. Enterlain.
It’s not everyday that someone invents a new card game. It’s even more unusual to find a local young person who’s developed a new card game and is selling it at Mom & Pop stores. But that’s exactly the story of Mom’s Bluff, a fun, easy-to-learn card game, invented by David Lewis of Boynton Beach.
With all of the video game options available today, I wondered what makes a card game stand apart from the rest of all of the entertainment. “It brings the family together, brings the competitiveness out with the players at the table. You need to be strategic with interactions between the other players, because you can see the effect of a bluff, can turn players against each other, or even against themselves. Additionally, you need to filter what you say when your opponent is within arms reach of you,” says Lewis.
My friend Jeannine and I did just that with David Lewis and his brother Michael. We sat around his coffee table, played Mom’s Bluff and enjoyed each other’s company. We played several rounds of the game, while drinking some beer and having some popcorn, and truly enjoyed it. The game is fast-paced and not difficult to learn. And yes, there was some smack talking involved.
“I created Mom’s Bluff, so it would bring people together. You enjoy each other’s company while giving light jibs and jests to bring out the fun” says Lewis. He categorizes the game as a family game that can also be transformed into a drinking game.
I asked how he got the game produced. While he was teaching English in China for a year, he secured a place to get the game manufactured. He enlisted the help of a young Chinese artist for the artwork on each playing card. The cards are not so different from a regular deck of cards. However, the cards go only from 0 to 10 – no Jacks, Queens, Kings or Aces. Tip: For a family of four, it’s highly recommended that you use two decks of cards.
“It was challenging to produce this game because I came into the industry as an unknown,” explains Lewis. “I had no background knowledge of running a game business. After a lot of trial & error, frustration and exuberance, I walked away about a half a dozen times.But something kept drawing me back to it.”
He says it was quite an experience developing the game, and he felt like a juggler. There was a lot to learn about import and export laws, tax laws and marketing. “It’s been one heck of a ride as far as the learning process goes.”
Where can you purchase Mom’s Bluff, the card game? It’s sold at: Past, Present, Future Comics in West Palm Beach, The Girls’ Strawberry Patch in Delray, Medication Station in Boynton Beach, Hans Office and Art Supply in Delray and Postal Suites in Boca Raton. In the stores, it’s $5 per deck. He adds, “The best deal is from me directly. Special for AroundWellington.com patrons – $2 OFF on a single deck.” His contact information is at the bottom of this article.
When Lewis created the game, he was playing cards and drinking. His friends liked the new game, so he took it around his neighborhood and had families try it out. He determined that it worked both as a family game and as a drinking game. Some of the comments he’s received are that the game is “engaging, enraging, fantastic, easy to learn and fun ”
What’s the most challenging part of the game? “Staying in your turn order,” says Lewis. “You have to be patient and conceal your card.” On each round, you decide if you’re playing or folding. It’s tempting to put your card down right away, if you have a good card.
I asked why he named the game “Mom’s Bluff.” It’s in the spirit of his own mother, Lewis says. “She’s a character. Sometimes she’s bluffing and sometimes she’s not…read into that what you may, but I don’t challenger her often” Also, he thought Mom’s Bluff would indicate that it’s a family type of game.
As stated on the back of the box of cards, 50% of the profit gained by Mom’s Bluff goes to charity. The organizations include SETI, Mars One and Xprize, all space exploration organizations. Here’s a short video with David Lewis, explaining what each organization does.
Try playing Mom’s Bluff. You will find that it’s fast-paced and quite addictive. In a world infiltrated with videos games, you’ll find that it’s worth gathering your family & friends around a table again.
David Lewis loves to be creative, to teach and to learn. He loves to develop both card games and board games. He truly enjoys hiking, snorkeling and biking and seems to engage in these activities more often than your typical Florida resident. His interests are outer space and dinosaurs. As a professor for most of his career so far, Lewis has taught at Lynn University and the Digital Media Arts College.
David Lewis has other board games that he is in the process of developing. Currently, he has a Lord of the Rings Adventure game that is completed and needs a few polishing aspects before production. This might be an opportunity to those Lord of the Rings fans out there; he is looking for investors. In addition to that is a fantasy chess video game that is different than your typical game of chess, with a new piece, different terrain and maps to defeat your opponents. He’s also working on a game called Strength in Sorcery, a turn based strategy game that involves fantasy, magic and heroes.
I’m at that stage in life where my body works at it owns pace and wisdom. Some of these body parts work whenever they feel like it. That’s not counting the heart burn, bloating of the stomach and a restless lower track. Then there’s the rattling in my mind as I try to think. Then, other parts of my body don’t work when I want them to. [Let your mind wander with that thought]. I’m not sure what is happening within my body and mind. I do know it’s getting noisy inside of me. Besides that my mind is starting to rattle, at least I hope that’s what I hear. The body is making all kinds of sounds, some you may have experience and the rest is just noise. It’s usually called the aches and pains of living. I’m sure that we all go through this or a degree of this. And none of this sound is in stereo. It seems to me, I have lost control of my body and mind or maybe I never had any control at all? I always have lived my life as I saw fit.
Somehow I need to find some harmony and peace between my mind and my body. Harmony is a secret saint. It’s the part of your life that you may not notice till it’s gone. Then you look back at your life and it’s a great period of time for you. Sometimes it’s just great when the sun comes up in the morning and then falls from the sky at night. Harmony is a step towards peace.
Peace is different, it doesn’t need to be in a place where there’s no noise, or no problems with white doves flying in the sky. Maybe it’s a place where the sound of hard work, and the noise of life happens daily. I think it means being in the middle of the storm called life and yet, being calm in your heart.
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John Rifenberg is co-chairman of the writing group of Royal Palm Beach. He has just finished his newest book “The Alphabet Out of Order,” which is an assortment of stories and poems, including his award winning short stories.
Coconut Creek, FL – Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is pleased to welcome the “Color Purple Comedy Hour” on Thursday, November 29, in Legends Lounge at 8 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network® (PanCAN).
Hosted by singer Erin Willett of NBC’s The Voice, the comedic event will also feature comedians Dustin Chafin and Jimmy Shubert. Live entertainment will be provided by Jenny Love.
Willett was introduced to the world on Season 2 of The Voice. She performs frequently with her band and recently released the PanCAN anthem, Hope’s Alive. After losing her father to the disease in 2011, Willett helps raise awareness of the disease as a PanCAN Influencer of Hope.
A Kilgore, Texas native, Dustin Chafin has been featured in the New York Underground Comedy Festival and headlines regularly at premier New York City venues such as Caroline’s on Broadway, Comic Strip Live and the Broadway Comedy Club. He was once a staff writer for the Syfy channel and a contributing writer for The Chris Rock Show, Dennis Miller Live, Chappelle’s Show, and Blue Collar TV.
Chafin is also a regular on Sirius and XM Satellite Radio where he’s been featured on Jim Breuer Unleashed, Blue Collar Radio, and Howard Stern Radio.
Jimmy Shubert, who hails from Philadelphia, is considered one of the busiest comedians working today. He’s been a headliner at comedy clubs, casinos, and theaters across the country.
Additionally, Shubert has built an impressive resume as an actor, both in film and on television. He currently can be seen in the movie “American Nightmares” on Cinemax and he just completed film the new movie, “Puppy Love.” His brand new hour-long special – “Zero Tolerance” – will soon be seen on a premium cable network.
Shubert’s comedy routine is usually performed with an observational point of view, in comedic short-story form, and typically focuses on poking fun at pop culture.
The “Color Purple Comedy Hour” is part of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s “Coco For A Cure” program, which raises awareness and funds throughout November for the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Tickets are $25 per person (minimum donation). For more information or to purchase tickets, call Customer Care at (954) 585-5379.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at 5550 NW 40th Street, Coconut Creek.
About Pancreatic Cancer Action Network®
Founded in 1999, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network® (PanCAN) is dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer. Its urgent mission is to save lives and attack pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy. The organization’s effort is amplified by a nationwide network of grassroots support. It is determined to improve patient outcomes today and to double survival by 2020.
About Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek presents the market’s most fully-integrated, energized, stylish and upscale local’s casino experience featuring nearly 2,000 slot machines, from classic favorites to trendy new themes, plus 70 live table games with real dealers and real cards, including blackjack, baccarat and poker. Under its roof, the casino offers world-class dining including its award-winning steakhouse, NYY Steak, as well as Sorrisi Italian restaurant, the New York-style 1st Street Deli and authentic Asian cuisine at The BOL. Guests can enjoy live music from a variety of performers and dance the night away to the latest mixes from the area’s top DJs at Legends Lounge, Nectar and Sunset Grill. The Pavilion, a 1,200-seat capacity entertainment venue, has been a home to acts such as Wayne Newton, Dionne Warwick, Sophia Loren and many more. Open 24/7, 365 days a year, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at the corner of U.S. 441 (State Road 7) and Sample Road in Coconut Creek, Florida. For more information, call (954) 977-6700 or visit CasinoCoco.com. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/seminolecasinocococreek, follow us on Twitter @CasinoCoco , Instagram @seminolecasinococonutcreek, and YouTubeyoutube.com/SeminoleCasinoCC.
Looking to get into the Holiday spirit this December? Look no further than your Great Hometown! The Village of Wellington has a whole host of fun, family activities scheduled for you and your loved ones throughout the month.
Saturday, December 1st | Holiday Tree Lighting & King Guys “The Cool Yule Band”
Start your December festivities off with a holiday tree lighting and concert on Saturday, December 1st at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard). The tree lighting is set to occur at 6:30 p.m. followed by a concert by King Guys – The Cool Yule Band, playing a mix of all of your favorite holiday music. Food trucks will be available on site for food and beverage purchases. A number of children’s characters will also be on hand for photo opportunities, plus enjoy a very special visit with the big man in red himself—Santa Claus! Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Amphitheater for more information.
Friday, December 7th | Free Movie Night: The Star (PG)
Bring out the family for a free showing of The Star (PG) on Friday, December 7th at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard). The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Amphitheater for more information.
Sunday, December 9th | 35th Annual Wellington Holiday Parade
The Annual Wellington Holiday Parade, hosted by the Village of Wellington and the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, returns on Sunday, December 9th. Enjoy a free day of fun and festivities with a holiday park at the Wellington Amphitheater from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and a judged parade filled with imaginative floats, marching bands, characters, dance troupes, and more. The parade begins at 1:30 p.m. and will wind its way down Forest Hill Boulevard from Wellington Trace to Ken Adams Way. Vendors will be on-site with goodies available for purchase. Grab your family and join us for this fantastic holiday event. Visit www.cpbcchamber.com for more information.
Saturday, December 15th | Lakeside Family Fun Day
The next event in Wellington’s Lakeside Family Fun Days series is set to occur on Saturday, December 15th on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard). The event will feature a variety of FREE activities for the entire family to enjoy between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., including kayaking, paddle boarding, a bounce house, a rock wall, glitter tattoos, lawn games, fishing, Plaster Time Crafts, and more. Try Goat Yoga between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (pre-register at www.downwardgoat.com) and take photos with Santa between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (bring a camera). Guests can also visit with Courtyard Animal Hospital and are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to the Wellington Community Services tent for the Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. Tickets for Wellington’s Annual Father Daughter Dance, returning on Saturday, January 26th, will also be available for purchase. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Lakeside for more information.
Saturday, December 15th | Holiday Boat Parade
Come watch as local residents and boating enthusiasts light up the Lake with Wellington’s Annual Holiday Boat Parade on Lake Wellington. Visible from behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), boats will launch from the Meadowland Cove boat launch at 6:20 p.m. and are expected to pass behind the Wellington Community Center around 6:25 p.m. Approximately 30 festive, decorated boats are expected to cruise in the parade. Those interested in participating should contact Jack Brownson at jbrownson@comcast.net for more information.
Saturday, December 15th | N2 Nation’s “Motown Magic” Holiday Show
Attend a holiday spectacular you won’t soon forget. Join N2 Nation on Saturday, December 15th, at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard), for a special Motown Magic Holiday Show. Food trucks will be available on site for food and beverage purchases. A number of children’s characters will also be on hand for photo opportunities, plus enjoy a very special visit with the big man in red himself—Santa Claus! Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Amphitheater for more information.
Sunday, December 16th | 7th Annual Wellington Holiday Run 5K
The 7th Annual Wellington Holiday Run 5K returns to Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Sunday, December 16th. The race begins at 7:00 a.m. and participants are encouraged to bring out an unwrapped toy to be donated to families in the Wellington community as part of the annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. All participants will be provided with jingle bells to wear prior to the start of the race. For more details and registration information, visit www.active.com.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
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/enews.
