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Wellington to Host Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

Wellington to Host Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony


Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will be honoring all current and former members of the armed forces at Wellington’s annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, November 11th. Veterans are invited to walk in the parade beginning at 8:15 am at Wellington’s Village Hall (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard). The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard, and will be followed at 8:30 am by the Veterans Day Ceremony.

If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent and your name will be recognized during the ceremony.

For more information about the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390, please contact wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.

For more information on the Wellington Aquatics Complex, or Fall swim lessons and programs, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Aquatics.

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.

Staying Connected

Staying Connected

By Mikayla Carroll

The chaos of the world has a way of making us feel more alone, even with all the platforms that now connect us.  Although I’m “connected” in all the right ways, via my use of every social media outlet from Twitter to Snapchat, I still tend to feel out of the loop when it comes to current events and the news.

            I hit the follow button on news outlets such as The New York Times or the Associated Press to keep myself updated, but even as I do this, I still find myself scrolling right past major headlines. At times, it feels like a form of sensory overload. I wake up every morning and scroll through the news on my cell phone. I walk out into the kitchen and the local news is on television. I go to school and my teachers are discussing the major news stories of the day. Meanwhile, most of my classmates seem disinterested in what pressing issue has been  happening on the other side of the world and, instead, are more concerned about what happened with their friends the previous night.

            Teenagers roll their eyes at adults who are “out-of-touch” but there is something much worse about not understanding the basis of, say, a political movement over a joke on Twitter. We all have our own worlds, our own perceptions of the world, and it’s important to have a knowledge base for that. Sometimes adults that are set in their ways can be worse than teenagers, in this sense. Young people are typically more open to new ideas and concepts, more accepting, more willing to learn new information and expand their opinions. At first, it can seem overwhelming, picking up a newspaper or scrolling through a news website, as there is always so much to catch up on in this ever-changing world.

            We live in a fast paced society. One minute away from Facebook and you come back to a refreshed timeline with breaking news everywhere. Some are guilty of immediately engaging in an argument over social media with every person they come across that has a differing political view. Others are guilty of letting people spread false information and fake news over the internet, and not interjecting to set the record straight. Most fall into this bystander category.

            Many feel that there are injustices that they want to speak out on, but feel they don’t know enough to boldly make their claims. Sometimes I feel this way, when I want to share an opinion on something political, but I hesitate, simply because I am afraid of someone knowing more trying to correct me.

            Even the most well-read person on the planet has flaws in their arguments. Even the most educated are not always right. It’s not unheard of for students to simply come to school and repeat everything they heard at home, easily swayed by their parent’s opinions and beliefs, not caring enough to form an opinion of their own.

            Recognizing our own privilege is an important part of forming our own beliefs. When we realize that we are not being affected by an injustice, it cannot be commonplace to simply ignore it because it does not impact us. Simply ignoring the world’s events, simply declaring them invalid because they don’t negatively affect us is the issue, and it should instead be our job to reverse the injustice, and not invalidate it. Once we see how our own biases and backgrounds influence our opinions, we can begin to see the world more objectively and pay more attention to the world instead of scrolling past it.

How to Make Nut Milks

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How to Make Nut Milks

 

If 20 years ago someone had told me that I would teach people how to make nut milks and try to avoid dairy, I would have laughed. You see, I was born in upstate NY and my grandfather owned P. E. Mraz Dairy Farms.  We really did think, “Milk does a body good.”

Growing up I was taught to drink a glass with my dinner, later I taught my kids the same. Fast forward, I had an inhaler for asthma for 20 years and my daughter’s had ear infections and what the doctor called chronic wheeze syndrome.

 

Once we eliminated dairy we were magically symptom free.  We did however have some fall out from the prescriptions that had been prescribed.

 

Tragically my oldest developed scoliosis and has a rod in her spine from all the prednisone and my youngest daughter later developed celiac disease and allergies from all the antibiotics for her ear infections.

 

All of which could have been avoided had we just walked away from the milk jug. We have since changed up our diets to help many of the other conditions.

 

It is true, “You are What You Eat.” Your food is the fuel for every cell in your body.

Are you unknowingly suffering from side effects that can be attributed to dairy or other foods in your diet?

In all fairness to milk, it isn’t necessarily the milk itself, like many other foods in our food system; milk has been changed significantly since the “land of milk and honey.”  A great book on the history of the milk industry, “The Untold Story of Milk.” We are not consuming milk in it’s natural state and the cows are not being humanely treated.

 

Are you ready to give alternative milk products a try?

 

There are many options of nut milks, if you have an allergy or dislike one type, try another.

 

Almond milk is a great non-dairy, non-soy alternative and it’s super healthy! Almonds are a good source of vitamin E and an excellent source of protein.

 

Almond Milk

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 1/2 cup almonds, soaked for 8 hours or overnight
  • 3 1/2 – 4 cups purified water,
  • 3 Medjool dates or 2-3 Tbsp raw honey
  • Pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp natural vanilla extract (optional)

 

Directions:

 

  • Place soaked almonds, dates, vanilla and water in a blender and blend on high speed.
  • Strain mixture through a nut milk bag, cheesecloth or fine sieve into a bowl.

Preparing the seeds or nuts for best nutritional value before blending:

 

Soaking nuts makes them easier to blend and also releases enzyme inhibitors that help make them more digestible. Most nuts generally require 8 to 12 hours of soaking for optimal digestion.

 

Almond is commonly used for making nut milk as it tastes great and is alkalizing. Nut milks usually keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 days. If you freeze them they can keep longer. Yummy additions include raw cacao, cinnamon or brown rice protein powder.

 

Brazil Nut Milk

 

Brazil nuts are a great source of selenium. They have about 2500 times the amount of selenium than any other nut. Brazil Nut Milk Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect against disease. Selenium also slows down the aging process and boosts the immune system!

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 cup raw Brazil nuts, soaked for 4 hours or more, ideally over night
  • 4 cups purified water
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 2 Tbsp coconut butter
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract OR 2 vanilla pods
  • 2 packets of stevia (optional)
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

 

Directions:

 

  • Place nuts and water in a blender and blend on high speed.
  • Strain mixture into a bowl.
  • Rinse blender and add back in the strained liquid.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Blend.

 

There are other nuts you can experiment with. One of my favorites is cashew milk. You can use the same recipe as the almond milk, but the best part is you don’t have to strain. You can just puree in a high power blender and it is good to go. The less water you use the thicker your milk; play with it until you get your desired consistency.

 

Pecan Milk

Pecans are a good source of fiber and contain iron, calcium, vitamins A, B, and C, potassium, and phosphorous.

 

Macadamia Milk

Macadamia nuts are high in fiber, taste great, and have no cholesterol. They also have a very high proportion of monounsaturated fats (which are the good fats!).

 

Adapted from: www.raw-food-living.com/…

 

Experiment and have some fun. Remember the most important ingredient in all of your food is, LOVE.

 

If you would like to either host, attend or teach a raw food class you can contact Sherri for further information at sherri@wellnesscookingacademy.com

 

 

Sherri Mraz is the owner and founder of the Wellness Cooking Academy, and the Cookin’ Yogi. Sherri is an Author, Health Counselor, Certified through Columbia Teachers College, Certified Workplace Wellness Associate, Certified 500 hour yoga instructor, a mentor for the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Certified in Reiki and winner of a “Best Plate” award. Sherri has been in the wellness field for over 15 years. Her passion is educating coaches how to use healthy cooking classes to grow their businesses, using done-for-you templates and a business roadmap, which includes creating your first book. Her motto is, “Healthy begins in the Kitchen”. 

 

 

La Familia and Finding Balance

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La Familia!
 
 
Often times as chiropractors, we discuss balance of the spine, balance in our gait and  balance of the foundation of the spine – the pelvis. That being said, I’m not going to discuss the spine, I’m going to discuss how balance in our lives and connection to our family is so important to our health and well-being.  
 
It all starts with you. Balancing work, family, and daily tasks can be extremely challenging. It is important to find time for yourself and although many times that’s tough to do with daily demands tugging at you from all directions, we can all make that personal time happen by planning. A little time each day to yourself is sacred and valuable to your health and it helps you to be more balanced and calm in other areas of your life.
 
This all comes down to a plan, a list, a reminder, and always choosing family over almost everything but your own health. If you are not healthy, how can you ever help anyone else stay healthy? Take care of yourself, please. After dealing with  a recent health scare myself, I have had the realization that emotional stress and physical stress are usually an imbalance in our lives. Connect to the ones you love, your family, your friends, your business relationships. Manage your time with each group, schedule events ahead of time, challenge yourself to stay off electronics while with family, and again put your health first.
 
Don’t be lazy when it come to balancing your life. It’s easier to pick up your phone or your electronic device and disconnect, but you are strong and you want to reduce your physical, and emotional stress – you want that balance. There is a better life – find it for yourself, make an effort, you will find reducing physical and emotional stress will allow you to create that balance, enhancing your life experience and connecting spiritually.
 
Call our office for ways to physically heal…..and balance your spine and nervous system.  Call today, FEEL BETTER TODAY! 
 
 

October, 2017 – AW in Pictures

 

Village Music Wellington expands to a larger space (near Barnes & Noble in Wellington), including a new cafe, stage and expanded lesson rooms. Grand Opening to be held Dec. 2 and 3, 2017.
Dog-friendly cafe. Illustration by Rollin McGrail.

Commish Marty Ross of the Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League helping Steve Wechsler , The New Commissioner open up the 16TH season on Stickball Blvd.

 

Zeus and the Mayor of Wellington Anne Gerwig (at a Halloween party).

Village Music Wellington Plans Grand Opening for Newly Expanded Music Center

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Village Music Wellington’s Store, School, Café and Live Music Venue Presents Grand Opening of Newly Expanded Musical Center

 

Wellington, Florida (October 25th, 2017) – Village Music Wellington today introduces a new kind of music center with the opening of their 10410 Forest Hill Blvd. location. Grand Opening festivities will take place on the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd, and will include live music, tours of the facilities, product demonstrations and tastings at the new café as well as opportunities to meet their staff and instructors.  

 

            “We’re now four times larger with much more to offer the community,” states Donna Willey, co-owner of Village Music Wellington. “The expansion is the fulfillment of a long-time vision to create a full-service musical center for musicians, area business and families.”

 

            Village Music will build on their award-winning successes as both an authorized dealer for premier brands of musical instruments that includes Martin, Yamaha, G&L and RCF Audio, all types of accessories and sheet music as well as offering private instruction for all ages, rock camps, string ensembles and toddler groups.

            From young students to professional performers, the instructional staff offers a progressive lesson program on a variety of instruments. According to co-owner Steve Willey, “We have an incredible staff that includes individuals with music degrees as well as extensive professional experience. We focus on both theory and performance, and that sets us apart. We keep it fun and focused, plus we get to offer it all in a more social environment in our new location. And our new stage will serve as a platform to get all the students performing on a more regular basis through our ongoing student showcases.”

 

Among the Amenities at the New Village Music Wellington:

 

  • Modern 4000 square foot facility
  • Glass-enclosed VIP rooms for high-end products
  • Full-service workshop and service center for repairs, setup work and support
  • Eight climate-controlled instructional studios with acoustical treatments
  • Live music stage for concerts, clinics and events
  • Specialty café featuring artisan food, gourmet coffees, craft beer and artisan wine selections
  • Workshops, master classes and student showcases
  • Wi-Fi, large screen TV and plenty of free parking

 

Location and Hours

 

Village Music Wellington is located at 10410 Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington Florida, by the entrance to the Mall at Wellington Green. Find them just beyond Walgreens and across from Barnes & Noble.

 

Village Music is open Monday thru Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Follow on Social Media

 

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/VillageMusicWellington/

Instagram

http://www.instagram.com/VillageMusic_Wellington

(@VillageMusic_Wellington)

 

For More Information

Visit the website at www.villagemusicwellington.com or call at 561-798-5334

 

 

About Village Music Wellington

Recognized as Best New Music Dealer in the U.S. by The Music & Sound Retailer in 2014, Village Music Wellington continues to offer music instructional programs, musical instrument dealership and a service center to the greater Palm Beach County area. Today, with more than 350 students (and growing), Village Music offers a new kind of music school, store, café and live music venue that supports their students, customers, area businesses and the community by offering all levels, styles and genres of music services,

 

Contact

Donna Willey

561-798-5334

donna@myvillagemusic.com

Beacon of Hope, a New 5K Race in Wellington

Beacon of Hope and a New 5K Race in Wellington

By Krista Martinelli

The Enterlain family

The Beacon of Hope 5k Run/Walk in memory of Kevin P. Enterlein will be held on Sunday, November 12th, 2017 at Tiger Shark Cove Park in Wellington.  Registration is at 6:30am and the gun goes off (for runners and walkers) at 7:30am.  Ultima Gym will do a pre-race warm-up. Mayor Anne Gerwig will give an opening speech for this community event, an event which raises funds for those battling cancer. 

Andrea Enterlein, event organizer, emphasizes that this will be a community event encompassing more than just the 5K part of it.  There will be face painting for the kids.  Food and water has been donated by local restaurants.  Starbucks has donated coffee.  “Children are welcome, strollers are welcome, dogs are welcome,” says Enterlein.  A cancer survivor will speak and welcome everyone to the race.  Those who register will receive a t-shirt showing all of the sponsors of the race, as well as goody bags containing a colon cancer awareness bracelet and local coupons. 

Beacon of Hope, a 501 (c3) organization, was originally started by Kevin Enterlein when he was three years into dealing with colon cancer. Since his passing, wife Andrea and kids Kevin Junior and Melissa have taken over the organization.  All of the proceeds from the race go to the Cancer Alliance, a Palm Beach County not-for-profit organization.  Cancer Alliance Helps underprivileged residents of Palm Beach County pay their non-medical bills, while dealing with cancer.  It eases their burden and provides information resources. 

“I’ve never done anything like this – it’s been very positive.  The Wellington community has been amazing,” says Andrea Enterlein about putting on the race.  The Enterlein family has lived in Wellington for 26 years.  Her husband Kevin was a runner and was very serious about physical fitness.  They chose the route beginning with Tiger Shark Cove Park because it’s a route that Kevin used to run as a part of his routine.  The whole event is a tribute in memory of him.

“If Kevin were here, he’d be proud of our children and that we carried this out,” says Enterlein.  She talks about his battle with cancer, which brought up a great deal of emotional turmoil.  It was in remission, then the cancer came back, then in remission, then it came back again. Their family faced a lot of anxiety and had to deal with an “emotional rollercoaster.” 

Kevin Enterlein

“I knew when he passed that I wanted people to give donations to Beacon of Hope in lieu of flowers.”  After some time passed, Andrea and her kids put their heads together, coming up with this plan for the 5K race. 

“The doctors don’t give out free samples of chemo,” says Enterlein. Beacon of Hope looks out for people who have to struggle financially, as well as emotionally.  “The cause is going to benefit so many different people – we lived it, we struggled. And we had good insurance.”  All kinds of things happen when cancer appears – people can’t work, so they go on disability.  “The disease is devastating, including the financial piece of it,” says Enterlein.

How do you register for the race?

Just visit runsignupbeaconofhope.com  Also, there’s a race day 6:30am registration, cash only.  The Beacon of Hope Wellington race is currently $25, but that fee goes up to $35 on October 31st

Sponsors include: Ben and Joanna Boynton Financial, Tom Neumann of Allstate, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Palms West Hospital, Palm Beach Urology, the Imaging Centers, Core Evolution, Designer’s Touch Jewelry, Minnie and Coal Productions and Schumacher-Infinity Palm Beach.

Vendors include Ultima Gym, Cryotherapy, Apicerno Chiropractor, Mary Kay, Palm Beach Plastic Surgery, Sole Escape Foot Massage, Cheeky Fitness, Florence Lewis Massage Therapist, Tropical Smoothie and Jamba Juice. 

Andrea Enterlein has two children – Kevin, Jr. (25) and Melissa (23).  The children were born and raised in Wellington.  They attended Wellington Christian School and then public school.  Kevin (Senior) worked at the Wellington Regional Medical Center in the business office. Then he became President of Aetna for Florida.  He served in a variety of different health care positions.   The Enterlein family is happy to be putting on this 5K race in his honor. 

ROSE, AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF ROSE KENNEDY, OPENS FORUM PRODUCTIONS’ INAUGURAL 2017-18 SEASON AT MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER FROM NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 23

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ROSE, AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF ROSE KENNEDY, OPENS FORUM PRODUCTIONS’ INAUGURAL 2017-18 SEASON AT MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER FROM NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 23

December 5 special performance of best-selling author Laurence Leamer’s acclaimed drama to benefit Unicorn Children’s Foundation

ROSE, by best-selling author Laurence Leamer, will kick-off the inaugural 2017-18 South Florida Season from Forum Productions, in conjunction with the Greenhouse Theater Center NFP. ROSE will run from November 29 – December 23 at Mizner Park Cultural Center (201 Plaza Real in Boca Raton).

ROSE, presents an intimate portrait of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, Camelot’s “queen mother,” as she retraces the rise and fall of her great family. Set in 1969 at the Kennedy’s Hyannis Port compound, one week after Teddy Kennedy’s infamous car accident on a bridge in Chappaquiddick, Mass, Rose reflects on her life and her family’s triumphs and tragedies.

The play is based on never-before-heard interviews conducted by Robert Coughlan, the ghostwriter of Rose Kennedy’s 1974 memoir, and compiled by distinguished Kennedy biographer and Palm Beach resident Laurence Leamer. A renowned Kennedy expert, Leamer has penned three best-selling tomes: “The Kennedy Women: The Saga of an American Family,” “The Kennedy Men” and “Sons of Camelot.”

ROSE is directed by revered Chicago director Steve Scott and stars Linda Reiter, a Chicago theater veteran who originated the role at The Greenhouse Theater and who’s currently nominated for a Jeff Award as best actress for her portrayal. Her numerous credits also include the television dramas Chicago Med (NBC), Chicago PD (NBC) and The Beast (A&E). Her voice can be heard in over 30 episodes of The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas (Falcon Picture Group) and she has received 13 Jeff Award nominations (Equity and non-Equity) and garnered six non-Equity Awards.

The play’s South Florida debut follows a sold-out Chicago and Off-Broadway run. ROSE has been universally praised and recommended by The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, Showbiz Chicago, Time Out Chicago, Stage and Cinema and The New York Times.

Forum Productions will also present a special performance of ROSE on Tuesday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m., to benefit the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, a Boca Raton-based, international nonprofit organization dedicated to building communities of acceptance, support and opportunity for individuals and families challenged by special needs and neurodiversity. This performance will feature a special V.I.P. ticket with a Pre-show Champagne Reception and a show-only ticket.

“Forum Productions is delighted to bring the best of critically acclaimed Chicago theater to South Florida for the first time,” said William Spatz, playwright, producer and co-owner of Forum Productions with his wife, Wendy. “The Kennedy family has strong ties to Palm Beach and Rose Kennedy was a huge advocate for and champion of children’s rights. By partnering with the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, we are honoring her inimitable spirit and providing theater patrons with an incredible evening of poignant storytelling at its best. This will be the first in a series of charitable initiatives that we hope will unite the community to embrace the arts.”

Forum Productions’ 2017-18 Season will also feature the 1950s noir thriller BLOODSHOT by Douglas Post, directed by Patrick Sandford and starring British film and TV star Simon Slater (January 24 through February 18), the world premiere of TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL written by William Spatz and directed by Clayton Phillips (March 21 through April 8) and the tell-all no-holds-barred, tour-de-force performance of SQUEEZE MY CANS, a cautionary tale of Scientology by Cathy Schenkelberg (April 11 through April 22).

Season tickets are $28 – $66 each and are available on the Mizner Park Cultural Center website at miznerparkculturalcenter.com/greenhouse-theater. Tickets for the Tuesday, December 5, special performance to benefit The Unicorn Children’s Foundation are $65 each (includes a V.I.P. Pre-show Champagne Reception) or $50 each (show only). Season subscribers can save up to 40% with a 4-play flex pass for $158 or save up to 33% with a 3-play flex pass for $132. Subscribers are invited to opening night events and rehearsals plus receive additional exclusive discounts and invitations. Additional discounts and dinner arrangements are available for groups by contacting Alexis Radeke via email at alexisradeke@gmail.com.

For more information, please call Mizner Park Cultural Center at 844-MPCC-TIX (844-672-2849) or email miznerboxoffice@gmail.com. Patrons may also visit www.forumproductions.net and www.greenhousetheater.org.

About the Unicorn Children’s Foundation
Unicorn Children’s Foundation is a non-profit organization providing education, awareness and funding opportunities to organizations for special needs children in an effort to help kids excel in the community. For millions of special needs children with developmental, communication and learning challenges, finding a cure is like chasing a rainbow in that a cure remains elusive. The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is expanding the collective special needs community to help acknowledge, celebrate and integrate the special qualities possessed by neurodiverse children with Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, Asperger’s, Dyslexia and other learning disorders. For more information, please call (561) 620-9377 or visit www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

About Forum Productions
Forum Productions is a highly acclaimed comprehensive stage and theater company based in Chicago. Founded in 2014, the company has produced or co-produced 17 plays including the well-regarded Churchill (Producer: Chicago, 2014; Producer: Off-Broadway, 2015) and Solo Celebration!, a series of one-actor plays all staged at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago. Forum Productions’ performances received praise from the Chicago Tribune, WGN NPR, the Sun Times and more. Past illustrious productions have been positively received by audiences and applauded by Theater Chicago, Broadway World, Chicago Magazine and The New York Times. For more information, please visit us online at www.forumproductions.net on Facebook at facebook.com/greenhousetheatercenter and on Twitter at @greenhouse2257.

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