Spring Break Engineering Workshops at the Kids Wonder Lab
Seagull Services Lunch at Café Boulud
Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod
On Wednesday, March 9 Seagull Services held a fundraising luncheon at Café Boulud in Palm Beach. Seagull Services is beginning its 35th year assisting people to live with dignity and realize their life potential through education, training, employment, residences, transportation and support service. Their mission is to help unemployed workers with barriers to employment and adults and students with disabilities to find success and fulfillment.
The setting for the luncheon could not have been more beautiful. As you enter the Brazilian Court Hotel you face the courtyard gardens. If you walk a few steps to your left you are in the intimate dining room of Chef Daniel Boulud’s jewel of a restaurant Café Boulud. And a from that you enter the ballroom where the luncheon was held. Just about filled to capacity the ballroom is still elegant and cozy.
Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod
The anteroom was filled with arriving guests who mingled and bid on a fabulous array of Silent Auction items. And raffle tickets were being sold for even more great items. As we all entered the ballroom the tables were set with our Caesar Salads of hearts of Romaine, marinated avocado, herbed croutons, parmesan tuile and black pepper vinaigrette. We were graciously welcomed by Seagull Services President and CEO Barbara Nuremberg. There were also a few brief words from the event sponsors and by that time our second course was served.
Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod
The entrée was a gorgeous and delicious plate of Scottish Salmon with carrots, endive, and tangerine emulsion. The salmon was buttery and delectable but I would expect nothing less of Chef Boulud!
Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod
For our entertainment we had a delightful demonstration by Pastry Chef Alexander McKinstry. As an American growing up in a military family, Alex spent his youth traveling the globe. This helped him develop an appreciation for different cultures and a passion for cooking. He discovered his adoration for culinary arts in Tokyo and returned to the states to pursue his love at the Culinary Institute of America, receiving a degree in Baking and Pastry.
Alex began his professional culinary career in New York City at Payard Patisserie, where he trained for six months in order to fully learn the haute cuisine pastry world. Following that he honed his skills at Tabla, Le Bernadin and 10Arts before bringing his skills to the Ritz-Carlton in Palm Beach where he garnered the experience in large-scale banquets and leading a team. Following this he joined the team at Café Boulud Palm Beach as the Pastry Sous Chef under Arnaud Chavigny. After stints in Hong Kong, Singapore and Melbourne, Australia, Alex is back here and thrilled to return to Café Boulud in Palm Beach as Pastry Chef!
Photo Credit: Sandy Axelrod
Chef Alex demonstrated how to make all of the components of our artfully plated dessert Banoffee Pie which consisted of Chocolate rice pudding, banana bread and coffee ice cream. A perfect ending to a fantastic luncheon.
Happy March and Happy 20th, Wellington!
Happy March and Happy 20 Years, Village of Wellington!
As of this month (March, 2016), the Village of Wellington celebrates their 20 year anniversary! And no wonder Wellington is known as a “great hometown!” The equestrian capital of the world, beautiful homes and beautiful families, an A-rated school system and many great projects in development, including a new Community Center.
Join the Village of Wellington on Saturday, March 19th for a fun day of FREE celebratory activities, beginning with free pool admission along with games, and giveaways at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Blvd) from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Don’t miss the celebration on Saturday, March 19th – including fireworks at the end of the day at 9:15pm at Village Park! Read about the details of the day-long celebration! https://p1x.8ac.myftpupload.com/39629-2/
Check out some wonderful articles this month, as AroundWellington.com celebrates its 10th year in business. If you missed the photos from our anniversary party (with writers and photographers) last month, check out our Photo Gallery page. https://p1x.8ac.myftpupload.com/celebrating-aroundwellington-coms-10th-anniversary/
This month our Managing Editor Sabeen had the chance to interview one of our long-time advertisers Kevin Kern, owner of Massage Envy locations in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach. Need to relax or enjoy a massage for health reasons? Definitely visit either one of these Massage Envy locations! And don’t forget…our 2,000 “like” on our AroundWellington.com Facebook page will get a certificate for a one-hour massage at Massage Envy. Read the AW Spotlight story! https://p1x.8ac.myftpupload.com/massage-envy/
Happy March, Happy Anniversary, Wellington, and Happy upcoming Easter to all of you!
Best Regards,
Krista Martinelli
Owner/ Publisher
AroundWellington.com
Open House at Wellington Prep on Tuesday, March 15th
Welcome to an Open House!
Please come to the Wellington Preparatory School open house on Tuesday, March 15th, for the 2016-2017 school year. The open house is planned from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Teachers will be available to discuss the Columbia University and University of Chicago curriculum, as well as the violin, Meet the Masters Art and physical education programs. With class sizes at a maximum of 15 students, the elementary school is a top accelerate private school experience. 9135 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, Florida 33467. Call (561) 649-7900.
USPA Gold Cup® Polo Tournament International Polo Club Palm Beach
USPA Gold Cup® Polo Tournament International Polo Club Palm Beach
WHAT: USPA Gold Cup Polo Tournament
WHEN: Three Consecutive Sundays: March 13, 20 and 27, 2016
LINEUP: 2 p.m. – Sunday Brunch
2:30 p.m. – Trophy Arrival
3 p.m. – Match Commences
4:15 p.m. – Halftime Divot Stomp
5:15 p.m. – Trophy Presentation
WHERE: International Polo Club Palm Beach
3667 120th Avenue South
Wellington, Florida 33414
The 26-goal USPA Gold Cup, first played in 1974 at the Oak Brook Polo Club in Illinois, is a symbol of professionalism, good sportsmanship and high-goal polo at its finest. This tournament has been played at various polo clubs throughout its history, and since 2007 International Polo Club Palm Beach has proudly hosted this prestigious event.
This year’s three-week tournament boasts eight 26-goal teams competing with four 10-goal rated players, many of whom are regarded as the best polo players in the sport’s history.
For more information about the USPA Gold Cup, the 26-goal teams, media credentials and ticketing for Sunday matches, please visit InternationalPoloClub.com.
FLORIDA INTERGENERATIONAL ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “THE COLORS OF MUSIC”
FLORIDA INTERGENERATIONAL ORCHESTRA PRESENTS “THE COLORS OF MUSIC”
Concert Celebrates the Colors of the Rainbow and Their Influence on Music
Boca Raton, Florida (March 8, 2016) — On Sunday, April 24 at 3:00pm the Florida Intergenerational Orchestra under the direction of founder/conductor Lorraine Marks-Field, the orchestra for everyone, will perform its last concert of the season, “The Colors of Music,” at O’Shea Hall on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 22094 Lyons Road, Boca Raton. Tickets are $10 for adults, and free for those under the age of 12. Seating is general admission but is limited, so please call 561-482-8206 in advance to assure a seat.
Entitled “The Colors of Music,” the concert promises to be especially engaging, as this performance features conductor Lorraine Marks-Field’s young students from the Childrens’ House of Boca Raton Montessori Schools participating in a special arrangement of “Sing a Rainbow” and “The Colors of My Life.” This special work will be sung by “The Skipper” and children from the school, ages 3 to 6. It was arranged by the world-renowned musical arranger, Hector Garrido, especially for this concert. Mr. Garrido has arranged for Gloria Estefan, The Miami Sound Machine, and numerous other celebrities. The concert will be filled with other colorful music such as Over the Rainbow, Blue Moon, Blue Tango, Blue Danube. Also featured will be vocalist Vince Zabik singing in his own engaging style, which is usually full of surprises.
This remarkable orchestra comprised of musicians spanning the ages of 9-96 has delighted local audiences for more than eleven years. The gifted conductor, Lorraine Marks-Field, semi-finalist this year for the American Prize in conducting a Community Orchestra, deftly blends the different abilities of the members of the orchestra. (The American Prize in Conducting recognizes and rewards the best orchestral, choral, band/wind ensemble, opera and musical theater conductors in America in 2016.)
Florida Intergenerational Orchestra concerts are engaging and fun for the whole family; everyone leaves with a smile and has a great time.
There will be a pre-concert talk at 2:30 P.M. where you can meet and greet the performers on a personal basis, and learn how the orchestra “bridges the generations through music.”
For further information about the orchestra, visit www.flioa.org.
Details:
What: Florida Intergenerational Orchestra’s The Colors of Music concert
When: Sunday, April 24th, 3:00 pm
Cost: $10 for adults, free for children 12 and under.
RSVP: 561-482-8206. Seating is general admission but limited; reservations are suggested.
Note: Conductor Lorraine Marks-Field is available for interviews. Please call Bob Field at 561-482-8206 or e-mail strings4all@aol.com.
Mikala Gundersen Wins Second People’s Choice Award Presented by Ann Cook Properties at Palm Beach Derby CDI-W
Mikala Gundersen Wins Second People’s Choice Award Presented by Ann Cook Properties at Palm Beach Derby CDI-W
Wellington, FL (March 6, 2016) – At the Palm Beach Derby CDI-W, Mikala Gundersen became the first person ever to win a second People’s Choice Award presented by Ann Cook Properties. Gundersen is a beloved competitor at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida, known as a great supporter of the sport and her fellow equestrians. With My Lady, Gundersen has been showing a fan favorite freestyle featuring music from the movie Burlesque.
For her exceptional results, incredible horsemanship, and outstanding sportsmanship, Gundersen was again named the People’s Choice Award winner presented by Ann Cook Properties. Ann-Louise Cook is a successful dressage rider and realtor at Illustrated Properties (a company specializing in equestrian and luxury real estate sales). Cook established the People’s Choice Award as a way to give back to her equestrian community.
Cook explained to Gundersen that the People’s Choice Award recognizes top riders who serve as an example and inspiration to amateurs in the sport. She commented, “You always look so elegant in person as well as on the horse.” In accepting the award, Gundersen graciously remarked, “I want to thank you so much for the award. It is, for me, very close to my heart and it is a very big award for me to win.”
Gundersen is based in Florida, but rides for her native country of Denmark. This season, she is fighting for an individual place at the Olympic Games on behalf of Denmark. Based on her scores this season, it is expected to be announced soon that she has earned that position. However, earning the start for Denmark does not guarantee Gundersen will be selected to compete in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Gundersen and My Lady have again qualified for the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Finals which will be held later this month in Sweden. However, Gundersen has decided not to put her partner through the stress of an additional transatlantic trip, opting to focus on preparing for the Olympic Games instead. She and My Lady will travel to Europe this summer to vie for a position on the Danish Olympic Team.
My Lady and Gundersen have made a convincing case in their campaign for Olympic glory. Together, they have earned many top placings at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, including a win at the CDI 5* in Week 5 – the biggest week of competition at the popular show circuit. This past week, Gundersen and My Lady once again proved their mettle at the Palm Beach Derby CDI –W, finishing second in both the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix Freestyle.
The Palm Beach Derby holds special meaning for the duo as it was founded in part by My Lady’s owner Janne Rumbough more than thirty years ago. “I could not have done this without her and her continuous support,” Gundersen said of Rumbough. Rumbough followed, “We couldn’t do it without each other!”
To learn more about Mikala Gundersen, visit www.wellingtondressagehoreses.com. For more information about Ann-Louise Cook at Illustrated Properties Real Estate, please visit www.annlouisecook.com.
The Gardens Wellness Center Fair & Open House
Fundraiser and Open House at the PB Gardens Wellness Center