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December, 2014 – Happy Holidays

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December, 2014 – Happy Holidays

December, 2014 – Happy Holidays!

I hope you are all having a wonderful December!  Check out our articles this month by clicking on the links below or just going to AroundWellington.com and exploring. Don’t miss our “AW Spotlight” article about Eric Light, an attorney who specializes in “Personalized Proactive Protection Planning.”

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We have two contests going on this month, one for a gift certificate at Massage Envy and one for 4 tickets to a pirate cruise with Black Sparrow Pirate Adventures. So please see our “Contest” page to enter!

Welcome to our two new writers Dr. Jonathon Chung of Keystone Chiropractic and Dr. Randall Laurich of The Wellness Experience.  They will be taking turns writing our “Ask the Docs” column.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas, a happy Hanukkah and a terrific New Year!!

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December, 2014 – Rudolph the Musical

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December, 2014 – Rudolph the Musical

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™: THE MUSICAL

Kicks Off North American Tour and Soars into the 
Kravis Centre on December 23
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(West Palm Beach, FL — December 9, 2014) Fifty years after the beloved stop-motion animated television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer made its network television debut, the longest running and highest rated television special comes to life, live on stage with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (www.rudolphthemusical.com). Just in time for the annual CBS broadcast airing December 9, the tour visits 25 North American cities through December 27. The world’s most famous reindeer and his holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster star in a musical so faithful to the original show that it practically transports audience members into a television special.
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is a new tradition for families and theatregoers of all ages,” says Producing Partner Jonathan Flom. “Audience feedback has been overwhelmingly positive thanks to our creative team and the incredibly talented cast lead by Lexy Baeza starring as Rudolph.  Lexy won the role not only because of her experience and talent, but because she was able to emulate Rudolph’s voice better than anyone else,” says Flom.
The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the Reindeer Games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?
This year, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center is encouraging parents to use the relatable story of Rudolph to address the issue of bullying with their children. Flom says, “Just like Rudolph, each of us shines bright in our own way. If we can embrace things that make us different, the world will be a brighter place.” To help guide a discussion before or after watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, parents and educators can access resources that use the story as a platform for teaching important lessons by visiting http://PACER.org/ShineBright.The touring version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is directed by Dana Solimando and produced by Michael Cohl & S2BN’s  Alison Spiriti and Justin Sudds.
For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.
About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
2014 is the 50th anniversary of the first broadcast of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” the longest running and highest rated holiday special of all time. The anniversary celebration also includes a major tie-in with the U.S. Postal Service, tribute promos from CBS, new products and programs across all retail channels, a collector’s edition DVD and Blu-ray with new bonus material, new theme park and in-mall attractions, a Carnegie Hall concert tribute and a social media campaign – #ShineBright – that celebrates uniqueness in association with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at The Kravis Center:
Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased at the Kravis Center’s Official Website kravis.org; by calling the Box Office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471; or in person at the Kravis Center Box Office located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561-832-7469 or visit the official website at kravis.org.

January, 2015 – Save the Panther 5K

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January, 2015 – Save the Panther 5K

“Save the Panther 5k” Race Returns to the Palm Beach Zoo

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The 2nd annual “Save the Panther 5K” race at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, presented by Sagicor Life Insurance Company, is taking place on Saturday, January 3, 2015. The race route winds through DreherPark, finishing inside the Zoo grounds at 1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL.

Participants are encouraged to register early to take advantage of the limited-time race registration fees of $30.00 for adults, $20.00 for children/youth (ages 17 and under). On December 22, 2014, the fee will increase to $35.00 for adults. The morning of the race, the on-site registration fee for adults will be $40.00, and $25.00 for children/youth. Online registration ends at midnight on December 31, 2014. To pre-register online, visit http://tinyurl.com/Panther5k.

Guests, runners and race supporters can meet the Zoo’s Florida panther, Mirasol, or Micco, a Florida panther ambassador, during a special Panther Talk at 10 a.m. on race day. The race is certified “green” by Athletes For A Fit Planet, which indicates the Zoo pledges to incorporate sustainable practices in the running event.

The first 500 runners will receive a free t-shirt made out of 100% cotton, featuring a full-color photo of Micco silk-screened on the front. Because of popular demand, this included shirt is available in women’s sizes as well as men’s and youth sizes (shown below in women’s size).

The Zoo thanks Sagicor Life Insurance for their presenting sponsorship support of the 2nd annual race, as well as the following additional sponsors: pre-race warmup, Orangetheory Fitness; post-run massage, Max Health Chiropractic; post-race fruit donation, Erneston & Sons, Inc. Wholesale Fruits and Produce; runners’ packet insert, GoGo squeeZ; bibs, Road ID.

 

About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others.

December, 2014 – Five Bad Chemicals Found in Food

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December, 2014 – Five Bad Chemicals Found in Food

Five Bad Chemicals Found In Food JonLipshawThat You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

By Jon Lipshaw

1. Ammonium Sulfate

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Ammonium Sulfate is used in bread by some companies but it’s mostly used in fertilizers. According to Aluminumsulfate.net, “Ammonium Sulfate can cause severe irritation and inflammation of the respiratory tract if inhaled. Eating or drinking ammonium sulfate will cause irritation in the gastrointestinal tract like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea” but supposedly it’s not toxic unless you ingest large amounts of it.

2. Sodium nitrite

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Sodium Nitrate is a preservative found in processed meat such as ham, bacon, pastrami, salami, hot dogs, sausages and some red meats. According to Cancercenter.com, “a study by the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii and the University of Southern California suggests a link between eating processed meats and cancer risk. The study followed 190,000 people, ages 45-75, for seven years and found that people who ate the most processed meats had a 67% higher risk of pancreatic cancer than those who ate the least amount.”

3. Enriched flour

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Enriched flour is flour that has been processed to the point where little to no nutrition is left in the flour. Company’s that make enriched flour compensate for the lack of nutrition by adding nutrition such as iron. According to Saveourbones.com, “food makers use a metallic form of iron that your body can barely absorb and should not be ingested.”

Healthier options to enriched flour are oat flour, rye flour, whole wheat flour, almond meal, brown rice flour, or millet flour.

4. Dimethylpolysiloxane

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Dimethylpolysiloxane is not only used in food but also used as an anti-foaming agent in silly putty. According to Onedroponedream.blogspot.com, “the World Health Organization (WHO) hasn’t found any adverse health effects associated with dimethyl polysiloxane. However, the additive hasn’t undergone any significant safety studies either.”

5. TBHQ

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TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant used to help fatty and oily foods have a longer shelf life. According to Naturalnews.com, “the FDA allows amounts of up to 0.02% of the total oils in food to be TBHQ. This may not sound like a lot, but it does tend to make one wonder why there needs to be a limit on the amount if it is apparently a ‘harmless additive.” It’s good to keep in mind that just because TBHQ is safe in small amounts doesn’t mean it’s healthy.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/health/healthy-living/would-you-like-a-side-of-butane-with-that-tbhq-lurks-in-snacks-other-foods

http://www.naturalnews.com/031318_tbhq_food_preservatives.html#ixzz3HxgRdixk

http://www.livestrong.com/article/439290-what-is-a-tbhq-preservative/

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/enriched-white-flour/

http://saveourbones.com/12-dangerous-ingredients/

http://onedroponedream.blogspot.com/2012/02/facts-about-dimethylpolysiloxane-found.html

http://www.collective-evolution.com/2014/01/26/dominos-mcdonalds-wendys-are-all-feeding-you-a-chemical-used-in-silly-putty/

http://foodbabe.com/2013/10/22/sillyputty/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1291526/U-S-Chicken-McNuggets-contain-Silly-Putty-chemical-calories-fat-Britain.html

http://www.cancercenter.com/discussions/blog/the-link-between-sodium-nitrites-and-cancer/

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/960469/top-10-preservatives-and-additives-to-avoid

http://www.aluminumsulfate.net/Ammonium-Sulfate.html

http://www.eatit2beatit.com/foods-with-antifreeze-propylene-glycol/

propylene glycol One place propylene glycol is found in Wendy’s frosties

http://naturalsociety.com/3-fast-food-ingredient-secrets-industrial-chemicals-synthetic-meat/

http://www.endoriot.com/2014/09/frightening-mcdonalds-facts-that-will.html

http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/8-creepy-mystery-ingredients-in-fast-food

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You can contact Jon Lipshaw at: JonLipshaw@gmail.com or 561.602.5853

Or visit Jon’s Blog: JonLipshaw.com.

March, 2015 – American Red Cross Designers’ Show House

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March, 2015 – American Red Cross Designers’ Show House

2015 AMERICAN RED CROSS DESIGNERS’ SHOW HOUSE A WISH COME TRUE

Birthday Cake Castle chosen for 39th benefit event

(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) The magnificent and historic Mediterranean-style home entitled “La Florentia” was a wish come true for the American Red Cross when it searched for a host home for the 2015 Designers’ Show House. Nicknamed the Birthday Cake Castle, the home was the first historic estate in the Lake Worth registry.

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La Florentia-Birthday Cake Castle: Robert Stevens Photography

The 39th Designers’ Show House benefit event for the American Red Cross is scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, March 5, 2015 and run through Saturday, April 4, 2015, Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m.  The month-long event kicks off with a preview party on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.  Highlighted by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a first peek at the make-over, the party offers an exclusive opportunity to rub elbows with the designers and ask questions about their rooms.

The 7,000+ square-foot home was recently sold for the first time in nearly two decades to Scott Levine. The home was originally built by Addison Mizner’s protégé Sherman Childs in 1925. It received its “Birthday Cake Castle” moniker when past owner Upton Close gave the home to his wife, Margaret Fretter Nye, as a birthday present in 1954. It has numerous cake-like qualities including two birthday candle-like pillars on either side of the grand entrance, thick plaster interior swirls made to resemble icing on a cake, and a birthday cake stained glass window.

More than 20 renowned interior and exterior designers will make their mark on the Lake Worth waterfront home, located directly next to Bryant Park. Some unique features of the home include an octagonal turret, 52 windows, an impressive grand front stairway, stained glass windows, carved wood and silver inlaid doors, and 135 feet of waterfront on the Intracoastal Waterway.

“Last year over 4,000 people attended this event, making it the best attendance to date,” said Bill Kopp, one of the General Chairmen for this year’s Designers’ Show House. “Every year people look forward to stepping into beautiful homes that have been transformed by renowned interior and exterior designers. I am thrilled at being a part of this incredible event again as it raises critical funds for the American Red Cross.”

In addition to Kopp, Designers’ Show House General Chairmen include Stephen Mooney and Mary Monell Masri; Boutique Chairmen Susan Angert and Frank Maguire; and Landscape Chairman Keith Williams. Alexa Hampton, renowned New York interior designer, will be the 2015 Honorary Chair.

Selected designers for 2015 include:

  • Joseph Cortes and Kevin Marnell, HomeLife Interiors, West Palm Beach – New Master Bathroom
  • Lisa Erdmann, Rhonda Grammer and Eden Tepper, Lisa Erdmann & Associates, Palm Beach – Living Room
  • Piper Gonzalez, Piper Gonzalez Designs, Royal Palm Beach – Family Room
  • Melissa and Noe Guerra, NXG Studio, North Palm Beach – Kitchen
  • Todd Hase, West Palm Beach – Indoor Loggia
  • Timothy Johnson and Fernando Wong, Fernando Wong Outdoor Living, Palm Beach – Partial Landscape
  • Karen Kirk and Karen Brams, Island Living & Patio, West Palm Beach – Patios
  • Jeff Lincoln, Jeff Lincoln Interiors, New York – Dining Room
  • Frank Maguire, Quigley Maguire Collections, Delray Beach – Cigar Room
  • Mimi Masri, MMDesigns LLC, West Palm Beach – New Master Bedroom
  • Stephen Mooney, Stephen Mooney Interiors, Palm Beach – Study
  • Andrew Mormile and Nicholas Skidmore, Forte Interiors Design Build, Jupiter – Old Master Bathroom
  • Efua Ramdeen and Susan Wyatt, Frocktail Décor & Design LLC, Boca Raton – Turret
  • Scott Robertson, Scott Robertson Interiors, Lake Worth – Waterview Guest Suite
  • Jill Shevlin, Jill Shevlin Design, Vero Beach – Guest Bedroom
  • Melody Smith, Melody Smith Interiors, West Palm Beach – Powder Room
  • William Bainbridge Steele, William Bainbridge Steele Design, Vero Beach – Old Master Bedroom
  • Veronica Volani-Inza, Veronica Volani-Inza Interior Design, West Palm Beach – Foyer and Staircase
  • Keith Williams, Nievera Williams Designs, Palm Beach – Partial Landscape

Sponsors to date include ADT Home Security, Evelyn & Arthur, Muses & Visionaries magazine, Panera and Stanley Steemer.

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to individuals impacted by disasters both large and small; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

Tickets to the Preview Party are $200 per person. General admission is $35 per person at the door. In addition to tours of the home, guests may also shop an on-site boutique. Special arrangements can also be made to book private events in the home. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please visit www.redcross.org/pbtc or contact Analisa Muti at 561-650-9133 or analisa.muti@redcross.org.  

December, 2014 – Eco-Friendy Holiday at the PB Zoo

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December, 2014 – Eco-Friendy Holiday at the PB Zoo

Eco-Friendly Holiday at the Palm Beach Zoo

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is announcing its first-ever “Eco-Friendly Holiday” décor theme, in which it will model methods of naturalistic, “green”-themed decorations. Guests are encouraged to visit the Zoo from December 13, 2014, through January 1, 2015, to view ways in which they can explore ideas to “green” their holiday traditions, and to receive conservation messaging tips in signs spread throughout the Zoo.

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Zoo staff members worked with student volunteers from G-Star School of the Arts, who helped to design the eco-friendly decorations. The students also created the décor through activities such as draining coconut ornaments, painting wooden houses and trees for a play area in the Zoo that will be decorated with inspiration from “Whoville,” and constructing giant holiday presents that will be spread throughout the Zoo. The students will install the decorations they created on December 11, 2014.

“Our students have enjoyed this project,” said George Colavecchio, production coordinator for G-Star. “They have been able to discover ways for going green in their own lives and sharing that knowledge with others in a fun and creative way.”

The entire month of December, guests are invited to watch as zookeepers will feature special holiday enrichment activities for various animals, beginning with a jaguar and capuchin monkeys receiving gifts on December 6, 2014. The public is encouraged to follow the Zoo on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts to stay informed about animal holiday enrichment schedules.

Children can create their very own snowflake ornament and snowman necklace made from natural materials in eco-friendly craft workshops on Saturday and Sunday, December 13 – 14 and 20 – 21. As a special treat, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer will also be making appearances throughout the course of the workshops. Funds raised benefit the daily operations of the Zoo.

WHAT: Eco-Friendly Holiday at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

WHEN: December 13, 2014 through January 1, 2015

WHERE: Spread out around Zoo grounds, with signs directing guests where to look

WHAT: Eco-Friendly Children’s Holiday Craft Workshops

WHEN: December 13, 14, 20, & 21, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily

WHERE: Peggy S. Brown Special Events Pavilion

COST: $3.00 per member child and $5.00 per non-member child, tickets can be purchased at the Zoo’s admissions booth upon arrival or upon arrival to the Peggy S. Brown Special Events Pavilion

“We are proud to showcase decorating in a more eco-friendly way during this time of year,” said Andrew Aiken, president and CEO for the Zoo. “Celebrating with a sustainable holiday is meaningful to us as part of our mission.

“We hope to show that you don’t have to sacrifice your traditions or your enjoyment to be kind to the environment,” Aiken continued. “An eco-friendly holiday helps wildlife!”

About the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches exists to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others.

The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Boulevard in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. 

December, 2014 – Jingle Bell Run/ Walk for Arthritis

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Jingle Bell Run/ Walk for Arthritis

Contact:  Susie Rhodes                  561-833-1133

srhodes@arthritis.org

Who:  Arthritis Foundation

What:  Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

When:   Saturday, December 20, 2014

Registration-6:30 am; Run starts-7:30 am

Where:  JohnPrincePark, 4759 S. Congress Ave, Lake Worth

Center Drive Pavilion

Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.
– See more at: www.2014jbrlakeworth.kintera.org

December, 2014 – Winter Wonderland

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December, 2014 – Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland Holiday Show & Tree Lighting

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Be there as Wellington transforms into a Winter Wonderland! On Saturday, December 13th, the Wellington Amphitheater will become the setting for an unforgettable holiday show – perfect for the whole family.

The free festivities kick off with a Holiday Tree Lighting at 7:00 p.m. A spectacular “Winter Wonderland” holiday show follows at 7:30 p.m. and will feature professional performers, singers, dancers, and  special performances by past Wellington Idol winners. A whole cast of holiday characters will be in attendance including Mickey and Minnie, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Frosty the Snowman. Santa Claus himself will also be making a special appearance.

All performances will follow a holiday-themed narrative accompanied by classic holiday music. Character photo opportunities will be available at the end of the show, and Food Trucks will be available on site for food and beverage purchases.

The Wellington Amphitheater is located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard. Attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating.

For a complete schedule of Amphitheater events, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and select the Amphitheater Schedule page under the News tab.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

December, 2014 – Wellington Arboretum

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Wellington Arboretum Open to Public

Wellington’s arboretum, also known as the Tree & Shrub Identification area, is now open to the public. The educational area is located at Greenbriar Park at 2965 Greenbriar Blvd. and features over 30 different varieties of native trees and shrubs.

The arboretum offers homeowners, landscapers and arborists an opportunity to view and evaluate a wide variety of trees and shrubs which are native to this area. It is a serene place where visitors can relax as well as learn more about plants well-suited to the soils and climate of Palm Beach County.

The living display serves as a resource to assist homeowners in selecting plants for their yard.  Each species is identified by a marker that provides the common name, scientific name and the size at maturity.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

December, 2014 – Neighborhood Walk & Talk Program

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Wellington Community Services to Visit Neighborhoods

Wellington’s Community Services Department announces its upcoming schedule for the neighborhood Walk & Talk program.

Neighborhood advocates, code compliance officers, and PBSO deputies are visiting residents in communities around the Village to hear concerns and discuss neighborhood issues. Due to Daylight Saving Time, the first quarter Walk & Talks will start earlier, from 4pm to 6pm, on the dates scheduled below:

Community or Street

Date

Goldenrod

1/6/15

The 12th Fairway

1/13/15

Hyacinth

1/20/15

White Pine

1/27/15

Pine Valley

2/3/15

Periwinkle/Lily

2/10/15

Hawthorne North Side

2/17/15

Folkestone/Yarmouth

2/24/15

Hawthorne South Side

3/3/15

Greenview Shores I

3/10/15

If you live in one of the communities listed and would like to get a visit from our Walk & Talk Team please call Community Services at 561-791-4796.

For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.

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