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November, 2013 – Wellington Father Daughter Dance

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Tickets on Sale Monday, December 2nd for the Wellington Father Daughter Dance

Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and all blends of families are invited to take part in Wellington’s annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 1, 2014. It will be a night of delight designed for daughters ages 5 to 14 and includes dancing, a delicious dinner, games and pictures. Each couple will receive a free keepsake to cherish the memories of this fun evening.  The theme for the evening is “Every Little Girl is a Princess”.

The Father Daughter Dance will take place at the Village Park Gymnasium located at 11700 Pierson Road from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale through Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the Wellington Community Center and the Village Park Gymnasium. The cost is $50 per resident couple and $62.50 per non-resident couple. Additional tickets may be purchased for $20 per resident and $25 per non-resident. This is a popular event, so be sure to buy your tickets as early as possible!

For more information, call (561) 791-4005. This event is sponsored by Simon Orthodontics and the Wellington Preservation Coalition and additional sponsorship opportunities are still available.

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


November, 2013 – Upcoming Programs at the Wellington Community Center

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Upcoming Programs at the Wellington Community Center

 

This winter, Wellington is pleased to offer a variety of programs for ages 4 months to adults at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. Pre-registration is required for all activities at least 48 hours in advance.  Registrations can be made in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov, or via fax at 561-791-4089.  Program days, times, and fees vary.  For program details, visit us online or contact the Wellington Community Center at 561-753-2484.

Winter Break Camps – This December Wellington Parks & Recreation is offering 3 new and amazing camps for children & teens over Summer break that will keep them active and educated while out of School.

TumbleKids Holiday Camp is for children 3-6 years old.  Busy moms can run errands or relax and unwind knowing their little one is safe and having a fun learning experience with Miss Muriel, a well-known child care professional in the community. Campers will enjoy tumbling, songs, stories, crafts, bubbles, parachute time, and so much more! Camps are 9:00am – 12:00pm, December 23rd, 24th, 30th, and 31st at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.). For more camp details contact Miss Muriel at 561-758-0119 ortumbletotters@aol.com.

Circus Arts & Sports Day Camp gives children & teens 7-15 years old the rare opportunity to work with real circus professionals and put on a professional circus of their own.  Camp will be held December 30th– January 4th from 9:00am – 5:00pm (No camp 1/1/14) at Village Park (11700 Pierson Rd.) Circus Arts & Sports Camp teaches kids listening skills, teamwork, trust, and enhances their confidence & self-esteem while keeping them physically active. Campers will learn new acts every day and be given special roles that will culminate into a live circus performance for family and friends on January 4th, complete with make-up & costumes! This camp includes FLYING TRAPEZE; AERIAL ACTS (aerial cube, aerial silks, aerial hammock, hoop lyra, Spanish web, static trapeze & triple trapeze); GROUND ACTS (trampoline, hand-balancing, walking globes, juggling & clowning); SPORTS (soccer, kickball, baseball, basketball, football, dodgeball, & volleyball), costumes, make-up, & snacks.  For more details, please visit www.aerialtrapezeacademy.com or call 561-345-3217.

Video Game Design Camp is a new and innovative camp led by Michelle Carta that will teach adolescents how to create the video games they love to play.  In this camp students will learn exactly how to design video game environments with a detailed introduction of UDK, the award winning 3D game engine and professional toolset used in blockbuster video game development, 3D rendering, digital films, & more! The camp is held at the Wellington Community Center from 9:00am-12:00pm December 30th & 31st.  For more details contact Michelle Carta at 561-602-4442 or michi1157@gmail.com.

TumbleTots & TumbleKids help your child discover the amazing world around them through gymnastics, music, and physical activities in a safe, structured and fun-filled environment.  Miss Muriel’s TumbleTot & TumbleKid classes for ages 4 months to 7 years will stimulate the senses, encourage movement, and enhance motor skill development. Classes are now available on Saturdays and for parents with multiple children! Space is limited, so sign up today!

TumbleKids Plus will keep your 4 to 7 year old child active and in shape! TumbleKids Plus teaches basic gymnastics skills and includes aerobic activities that will help your child to develop confidence and stay happy and healthy while making new friends!

KinderSports will prepare children ages 4 to 7 years for the world of sports in this class. Children will learn the basics and gain the confidence needed to carry them through any recreation or travel sport.

NEW! TumbleTots P.T. (Personal Training) is a new class with Miss Muriel specialized for a small number of children to work individually on specific gymnastics and movement skills with music that will enhance motor skills, confidence, strength, and balance.

NEW! FunTimes with Miss Muriel is an all-around fun class with lots of activities including music time, dance time, craft time, bubble time, story time parachute time, and so much more!

Hip Hop – Let the trained staff of Wellington Cheer & Dance coach your sons & daughters how to “pop it!”, “lock it!” & “bust a move!” (or 2!).  This is a wonderful class for boys & girls, ages 3-15 and all skill levels.  The next session begins December 4th.

 

Special Needs Programming will soon be offered at the Wellington Community Center on Saturdays.

 

Exceptional Theater Company is designed to teach theater to all of those with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities. ETC creates options for personal growth by exploring all the learning opportunities theatre and music has to offer. The class teaches techniques in improvisations, movement, and music. With easy and fun exercises, the special needs actor has the opportunity to express ideas and feelings.  Exceptional Theater Company has classes for ages 8 & up and volunteer opportunities for ages 12 & up.  If you are interested in volunteering, contact Ali Evans at 609-230-6956 or aevans1235@gmail.com.

 

Yoga for Children with Special Needs will be taught by Fernanda Beccaglia. The practice of Yoga has great potential as an effective therapy for chronic diseases and conditions that do not respond well to conventional treatment methods. For this reason, children with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities who practice Yoga often surprise their parents and

 

teachers with their quick mastery of basic motor, communicative, cognitive skills, greater concentration, balance, and composure in their daily lives.

NEW!! “Meet the Wine Expert” Wine Workshop – Just in time for the holidays, Bob Burchill, The Wine Expert, will be leading a fast moving discussion on how to skillfully navigate your way through the world of wine.  The seminar is December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., is open to all adults over the age of 21 and is designed to appeal to everyone from the wine novice to the connoisseur.  For the more knowledgeable wine consumer, you will bring your understanding up to the next level.  Please note: No wine will actually be served or sold during class.  For more information please visit www.expertonwine.com.  You will laugh, learn, and may even meet some interesting people.  Pre-registration is required.

NEW!! AAA Passport Series – Adults & seniors are invited to join the knowledgeable representatives of AAA as they give you a passport and take you on adventures all over the world.  Beginning in January and ending in May, each month will have a new destination & passport stamp.  Those collecting all stamps will be eligible for a prize in May!

Pilates classes are always available at the Wellington Community Center on Monday, Wednesday, & Thursdaymornings with Lynn Spoor or on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with Paula Bruce. No matter which class you choose, you will reap the benefits of a strong core and firm muscles.  All levels are welcome.

Evening Yoga classes with Paula Bruce are designed to relieve the stresses of everyday life. Come stressed out and leave with a calm peace of mind and longer, leaner muscles.  Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays.  All levels are welcome.

 

Specialized Yoga classes will be taught by Fernanda Beccaglia on Saturdays.

 

Beginners/Gentle Yoga is yoga in its true form. This class consists of a well-rounded comprehensive Hatha Yoga routine in theory and practice that gives you an overall understanding and knowledge of the yoga practice with individual guidance and special care and attention to your needs.

 

Chair Yoga is a general term for practices that modify yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair. These modifications make yoga very accessible to anyone who cannot stand or lacks the mobility to move easily from standing to seated to supine positions.

Yogilates is the perfect class if you can’t decide between yoga and pilates or do not have the time to commit to both classes. On Saturday mornings, Paula Bruce teaches a fusion class between the two, so you get the best of both.  Special pricing is available to those who add this class to Paula’s regular yoga or pilates classes.

For more information about fall programming, visit Wellington’s website at www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select “Flyers and Guides” (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/program-guide-and-flyers.html).

 

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

 

 

November, 2013 – Upcoming Senior Programing at the Wellington Community Center

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Upcoming Senior Programing at the Wellington Community Center

 

Wellington is pleased to offer a variety of programs for adults ages 55 and older at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard. Pre-registration is required for all activities at least 48 hours in advance. Registrations can be made in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov, by calling the Wellington Community Center at 561-753-2484, ext. 0, or via fax at 561-791-4089.

NEW!! “Wake up with Wall Street” – Rise and shine on Wednesday, December 4th to join some of the financial experts of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Group for a light breakfast and valuable information on financial planning to meet your personal needs.  The seminar is from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Pre-registration is required.

NEW!! “Meet the Wine Expert” Wine Workshop – Just in time for the holidays, Bob Burchill, The Wine Expert, will be leading a fast moving discussion on how to skillfully navigate your way through the world of wine.  The seminar is Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., is open to all adults over the age of 21 and is designed to appeal to everyone from the wine novice to the connoisseur.  For the more knowledgeable wine consumer, you will bring your understanding up to the next level.  Please note: No wine will actually be served or sold during class.  For more information please visit www.expertonwine.com.  You will laugh, learn, and may even meet some interesting people.  Pre-registration is required.

Morselife Book Reviews – Morselife is dedicated to enhancing senior living and reading is a great way to keep the mind active and entertained so come join us for some upcoming book reviews.   Monday, December 2nd will be a review on “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford. January’s book will be “Clouds Across the Sun” by Ellen Brazer on Monday, January 6th, and Monday, February 3rd will be a discussion on “Palisades Park”.  A light lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

NuVista Living “Wellness Wednesdays” – Join the staff of NuVista Living as they teach you how to live and enjoy the life you deserve.  “Wellness Wednesday” will take place on December 18th from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.  Pre-registration is required.

Good Samaritan “Caring for You Lecture Series” – The talented and professional physicians of Good Samaritan Hospital return with their “Caring for You” lecture series with a food & nutrition seminar on Tuesday, December 17th.  All seminars take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., serve a light lunch and require pre-registration.

Wellington Regional Medical Center –   If you are looking to improve your health & well being, join the physicians of Wellington Regional Medical Center for information on popular health & wellness topics of today so you can live a healthier life. The next seminar will be Wednesday, December 18th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Lunch will be provided to those who pre-register.

Shalloway & Shalloway – Join us on Monday, December 2nd from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. as we welcome Elder Law & Special Needs Trust Attorney, Mark Shalloway to the Wellington Community Center.  As an accredited V.A. attorney, he will be speaking about protecting your assets and getting the best long term care (not insurance) at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home.  By taking advantage of this great information, you will discover how Vets, spouses, widows & disabled children may qualify for $13,128-$24,228 a year TAX FREE.

Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute – Physicians of Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute are recognized leaders of orthopaedics and have provided their patients with the highest quality of healthcare and treatment possible for over 30 years.  Join us as we welcome them on Thursday, December 5th from 11:30 am to 1:30pm.  This fall, Dr. Scott Norris and Dr. Justin Kearse will be two of the many highly trained physicians featured.  A light lunch will be served and pre-registration is required.

Mike’s Handyman Workshop – Back by popular demand, Mike Sirucek returns to teach you everything you ever wanted to know about keeping up your house from to tools to toilets.  Classes are Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and sessions are 7 weeks long. Session I begins September 3rd, and Session II begins October 29th.  There is a $5 shop fee to be paid to instructor on the first day of class.  Spaces are limited.

AARP Safe Driving Classes – Join Mary Lynn Blakely on the 3rd Thursday of the month to refresh your driving skills.   The next class is Thursday, December 19th from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The class is open to adults 50 years and older.  The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class. Students should prepare for the day by bringing water, lunch and snacks.

Wii – Video games aren’t just for kids! Come see why they are so popular and get your daily exercise at the same time with a FREE “Wii Wednesday” on December 4th from 10:30 to 11:30 am.  Pre-registration is required.  We invite you all to come to learn & play or to bring your own games and teach your peers!

Rummikub – Physical exercise is wonderful for the body, and so is mental exercise.  If you want to come exercise your brain while meeting new people and having fun, come to the Wellington Community Center for a game (or 2!) of the popular tile game, Rummikub.  Game days are the first and third Thursday of the month from9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Pre-registration is required and spaces are limited, so sign up today!

Humana’s Brown Bag Bingo – Join us each month beginning on Wednesday, December 11th for an exciting afternoon of fun & bingo games with prizes sponsored by Humana!  Games begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue until approximately 3:00 p.m.  Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.,

and the cost to play bingo is $3. Limited cookies and coffee will be available, so feel free to pack a “brown bag” lunch to enjoy!  As a means to give back to the community, in December we will be collecting toys for local children in need.  We would also like to announce the start of “Early Bird Bingo” beginning in January 2014.  Early Bird Bingo will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center.  Light refreshments will be served, and the cost remains $3 per person for 10 games.

Senior Aerobics – Stay in shape with Lynn Spoor’s Senior Aerobics classes, offered monthly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The cost for 3 days per week is $40 per month for Wellington residents and $50 for non-residents.

Needlecraft – If you like to get crafty with needlework this group meets every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn new needlecraft techniques. This activity is free, and all skill levels are welcome.

For more information about summer senior programming, visit Wellington’s website at www.wellingtonfl.gov, click the Parks & Recreation icon and select “Flyers and Guides” (http://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/program-guide-and-flyers.html).

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

November, 2013 – SCIENCE CENTER EMBARKS ON ESSAY CONTEST

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November, 2013 – SCIENCE CENTER EMBARKS ON ESSAY CONTEST

SCIENCE CENTER EMBARKS ON ESSAY CONTEST OF TITANIC PROPORTIONS Blockbuster exhibit, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, sets scene for essay winners to have sneak peek

 

(WEST PALM BEACH, FL) True to the Titanic’s evacuation model of women and children first, it was Palm Beach County students who had the very first sneak peek of the anticipated exhibit at the in West Palm Beach.  When Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition opened for a private VIP preview day, three essay winners lead the charge through the highly anticipated exhibit, and their entire classrooms joined them. The three selected winning students – one elementary, one middle and one high school student — each took home $500 for their essay and the glory that comes along with being the catalyst for the rest of their class getting a morning off from school.

 

Always eager to inspire young minds, the Science Center recently held an essay contest in which they asked local students this very relevant and thought provoking question: If the Titanic catastrophe were to happen today, would women and children still be evacuated first? Hundreds of essays were collected throughout Palm Beach County Schools and three winners were selected. (* Please for winning essays in their entirety).

 

Student

Grade

School

Phone Number

Teacher

Email

Austin Stein

5th

Waters Edge Elementary

Jessica Santaniello

Andre Soucy

8th

Western Pines Middle

Steve Gordon

Mikael Salatino

11th

Wellington High

Mari-Amalie Farris

 

“The Titanic exhibit gave us the perfect opportunity to call on our continued partnership with Palm Beach County Schools to open every mind to science,” said SFSCA CEO, Lew Crampton. “And the nature of the exhibit gave us a new opportunity to work with Palm Beach County social studies departments. We are so impressed with the winners, as well as the 52 finalist essays we had the privilege of reading. We know this exhibit will interest guests of all ages and we hope that families and multi generations will visit it together, and have similar thought-provoking discussions about Titanic’s relevance today.”

 

On April 15, 1912, RMS Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg claiming more than 1,500 lives and subsequently altering the world’s confidence in modern technology. The South Florida Science Center pays tribute to the story behind this mysterious marvel in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Nearly 100 legendary artifacts conserved from the Ship’s debris field are showcased, offering a poignant look at this iconic Ship and its passengers.  During the days of November 16th through April 20th, visitors of the Science Center will have the ability to step back in time and become part of Titanic’s 102 year journey. Guests take a literal walk back to the year of 1912 as they receive a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger aboard Titanic.

 

Visitors then begin their chronological journey through the life of the Titanic, moving through the ship’s construction, to life on board, to the ill-fated sinking and amazing artifact rescue efforts. Perfume from a maker who was traveling to New York to sell his samples, china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line — these and many other authentic objects offer haunting, emotional connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered. Visitors can marvel at the recreated First Class and Third Class accommodations, and press their palms against an iceberg while learning of countless stories of heroism and humanity. Winding their way through to the “Memorial Gallery,” visitors take their boarding pass to the memorial wall and discover whether their passenger and traveling companions survived or perished.

 

According to Palm Beach County student essay winners, today’s evacuation of the Titanic may have had very different survival results.

 

“Everyone would get off of the boat TOGETHER. Because the crew cares and is responsible for EVERYONE (men, women and children), they would not care who got on the lifeboat first,” wrote Austin Stein, a 5th grade student winner from Waters Edge Elementary.

 

“Ultimately, I believe that, based on all the frontiers they have exceeded in the past decades, women would not be evacuated prior to men in a situation similar to that of the Titanic vessel. I have faith in all those who champion the idea of equality among the genders and I will support the push for complete egalitarianism,” wrote Andre Soucy, 8th grade essay winner from Western Pines Middle School.

 

“I, personally, am completely for equality between women and men, but I believe that this boils down to an issue of morality. We must take into consideration the greater good for the greater number, where it will benefit society more if a woman was to escape with her child than if a man were to escape. This debate is not one of weighing lives over one another, but seeing the moral action that benefits society as a whole,” wrote Mikael Salatino, an 11th grade essay winner from Wellington High School.

 

During Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, admission to the Science Center is $15 for adults, $11.50 for children ages 3 to 12, and $13.50 for seniors over the age of 62. SFSCA members can enjoy the exhibit for free. Admission includes Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition as well as the general admission to the rest of the Science Center.  Due to the anticipated excitement surrounding this exhibit, please be advised that visitors may incur a small wait time. 

 

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, formerly known as the South Florida Science Museum, recently completed a $5 million expansion and renovation and will host Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in its newly expanded exhibit hall.  With a new mission to “open every mind to science,” the Science Center features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000 gallon fresh and salt water aquarium- featuring both local and exotic marine life, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit.   All exhibits will be open during the Titanic’s special showing.

                                                                                                                                          

The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-6pm.  For more information, call or visit .  Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SFScienceCenter.

 

 

Photo credit: South Florida Science Center and Aquarium

Photo IDs/cutlines:

 

1)      Austin Stein, Waters Edge Elementary 5th grade student and winner of Titanic essay contest, is checking his replica boarding pass against the Memorial Wall to see if his passenger survived.

2)      Mikael Salation, Wellington High 11th grade student and winner of Titanic essay contest.

3)      Andre Soucy, Western Pines Middle 8th grade student and winner of Titanic essay contest.

 

4) Three Titanic essay contest winners – one elementary, one middle and one high school student – were presented with a check for $500 for their winning essays. Photo ID: Back row: Glenn Jergensen, Executive Director of the TDC; Jeri Muoio, Mayor of West Palm Beach; Lew Crampton, SFSCA CEO; Steve Abrams, PBC Commissioner; Jorge Pesquera, CVB CEO – Front row: Austin Stein, 5th grade student at Waters Edge Elementary; Andre Soucy, 8th grade student at Western Pines Middle; Mikael Salatino, 11th grade student at Wellington High School

 

November, 2013 – Riverwalk Toastmasters Holiday Public Speaking Symposium

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November, 2013 – Riverwalk Toastmasters Holiday Public Speaking Symposium

Riverwalk Toastmasters Holiday Public Speaking Symposium

 

You are cordially invited to the RiverWalk Toastmasters Holiday Public Speaking Symposium on December 14, 6:30PM at the Vintage Hotspot Restaurant.  The event will showcase Shawn Purvis, 2013 District 48 International Speech Champion, Monty Davidson 2013 District 84 International Speech Champion and Donald Kelly, 2013 District 47 Humorous Speech Champion.  Pamela Toussaint, MBA, Personal Branding and Image Expert, will be one of the featured speakers. In addition, the guest speakers will include: Dinu Shah, Leah Von
Leu and Laurie Fondiler. Come and learn how to take your public speaking to the next level!  The cost is only $25 (through December 12) and $27 (at the door). A delicious Caribbean dinner will be included with several door prizes.
For additional information, please contact Cindy Beckles, Vice President of Public Relations, at cindyebeckles@yahoo.com.  Tickets are available at https://riverwalksymposium2013.eventbrite.com.

 

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November, 2013 – The Leptin-Obesity Connection

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November, 2013 – The Leptin-Obesity Connection

The Leptin-Obesity Connection

By Meroe Rabieifar, PharmD, My Community Pharmacy

Leptin. Yet another soldier in the battle of the bulge. Let me just preface by saying this was very confusing to me when I began researching the subject. I thought we wanted more leptin to aid in appetite control. Then I found that most obese people have an overabundance of leptin (which makes sense since fat cells secrete leptin). So…we want less leptin? But we need leptin in order to stop eating? Which is it? Is leptin good or bad? The answer is complicated.

Leptin is the hunger and energy regulator. In times when the body has adequate adipose (fat) tissue, leptin is secreted from fat cells and binds to leptin receptors to signal the brain that there is plenty of energy and turns off the hunger response. Conversely, when fat storages are depleted, there is a lack of leptin and the brain’s hunger signals are switched on. That is exactly why obese people have copious amounts of circulating leptin in their bodies. But even though they shouldn’t be hungry, they still are. The problem is either the leptin is not reaching the receptors, or the number of effective leptin receptors have diminished. The latter is known as leptin resistance. Since, for most obese people, leptin supplementation does not help, the most-likely scenario is dulled leptin receptors. The cause is probably our nutrient-poor, highly processed, far-removed-from-nature diet. When leptin levels are chronically high, the receptors stop reacting to them. We already knew a poor diet wrecks insulin balance; now another hormone is jumping on the bandwagon.

There are several things you can do to get your leptin to the normal levels needed to maintain weight and energy. First, avoid fructose, especially high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Fructose actually appears to desensitize leptin receptors, so even when leptin is present, the receptors aren’t binding. In addition, fructose increases triglyceride levels and triglycerides physically prevent leptin from crossing over to the brain. The result is the hunger mechanism stays switched on. Make sure you’re reading those nutrition labels!

Next, avoid grains. Besides being high in carbs and leading to insulin resistance and diabetes, grains contain high levels of peptides called lectins that are thought to contribute to leptin resistance. Some lectins actually bind to leptin receptors, thus preventing leptin from doing its job. Lectins are also present in most other foods, like beans, soy, dairy, eggs, and even meat. Soaking, fermenting and cooking appear to reduce the concentration of lectin dramatically. When possible, soak your beans for 24 hours prior to cooking, soak raw nuts for 12 hours (then refrigerate if not consumed right away) and stick to fermented dairy and soy products.

Get plenty of good sleep. Sleep appears to increase leptin levels significantly. Since stress produces cortisol, avoiding stress is key when trying to regulate sleep. High cortisol prevents the sleep hormone, melatonin, from doing its job. One way to beat cortisol is to take melatonin supplements. Melatonin supplementation has been shown to be safe in adults at high doses. Generally, 1mg to 3mg taken before bedtime produces good results in most people, although higher doses are possible. If you have questions regarding melatonin supplementation, stop by (2615 State Road 7, Wellington) and one of the pharmacists will help you determine your needs.

One last thing to avoid is ultra-low-calorie diets. Just like eating too much throws off your balance, so does eating too little. Eventually, your hormones will win out and you will eat. Constant dieting has been linked to lowered leptin production.

When battling weight or energy issues, it’s best keep the big picture in mind. Something that might produce immediate results (severe caloric restriction) may end up hurting you in the long run (decreased leptin levels). Be kind to your body by avoiding foods that are harmful, eating adequate amounts of nutritious foods and getting plenty of sleep. Love and respect your body and, trust me, your body will love you for it!

November, 2013 – The Small Business RoundTable Session With Speaking Expert AmondaRose Igoe

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November, 2013 – The Small Business RoundTable Session With Speaking Expert AmondaRose Igoe

Confident Speakers Emerge From The Small Business RoundTable  Session With Speaking Expert AmondaRose Igoe

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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and The Small Business RoundTable presented another educational and fun session on Thursday, November 21st focused on improving public speaking skills.  The event took place at Lake Wellington Professional Centre located at 12230 W. Forest Hill Boulevard in Wellington.

The speaker for the workshop was AmondaRose Igoe who is an award winning Speaking Expert and Best Selling Author.  She specializes in coaching and training people to improve their public speaking skills in order for them to attract new clients, create more income and grow their business.  She taught quick and easy public speaking techniques that attendees were able to use at the end of the event. The session was titled Public Speaking Secrets Revealed and Igoe did a good job covering seven of her best “secrets.”

Igoe began her presentation by sharing her personal history.  She explained why she had become quiet as a child and later turned into an adult who could not speak without giggling nervously. She spoke about a point in her life where she came to the decision to “rise to the occasion” and learn to speak properly and professionally.  Igoe said that at that point she realized, “People cannot be successful if they can’t communicate their ideas.”  Her personal journey to improve her communicating skills turned into a desire to want to help others.  Igoe stated that today her vision is to, in her lifetime, help millions of people and she appears to be doing just that.

The presentation covered seven areas that the attendees could use to immediately improve their public speaking skills.  Igoe covered:  using notes with bullet points as opposed to “winging it” or reading a speech; opening the presentation with a bang and connecting with the audience; being a problem solver by relating and connecting to the audience; being “real” and sharing one’s own true stories of turning breakdowns into breakthroughs, hardship to triumph, etc;  being cognoscente of one’s body language since it is 55% of one’s communication;  praising, thanking and repeating during one’s presentation; converting from “head to heart” since most people do business with those they trust.  Igoe’s presentation was interactive and very well received.

 This was the last session of the 2013 Small Business RoundTable series.  Committee members this year included Co-Chairs Blanca Greenstein and Monica Kallas.  Committee members included Cindy Beckles, Eric Light, Tina Segal and Nicole Grassi.  For more information about the Small Business RoundTable, contact Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green at 561. 792.6525 or write to info@WellingtonChamber.com.   Also visit The Wellington Chamber of Commerce online at http://WellingtonChamber.com.

November, 2013 – TAI CHI HEALTHY CHOICE FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS

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TAI CHI HEALTHY CHOICE FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS Arthritis Foundation Offers New Joint-Safe Activity

 

[W.P.B.] – For centuries, Tai Chi has been practiced in China as an effective exercise for physical and mental well-being. Now, the Arthritis Foundation is launching a new joint-safe Tai Chi program designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis, as more and more people turn to alternative approaches to address chronic conditions.

Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation is designed for people of all ages seeking a joint- safe exercise routine, but particularly those with mild to moderate arthritis. Research shows moderate physical activity helps people with arthritis feel better and relieves pain. Tai Chi may be especially suitable for people with joint problems because its movements are slow and gentle, and the level of exertion can be adjusted to suit each person’s physical condition. In addition, the movements in the style of Tai Chi used by the Arthritis Foundation are performed at higher stances, which make it easier and more comfortable to learn.

The benefits of Tai Chi may include reduced pain and stiffness, improved concentration and memory, greater balance, increased flexibility, enhanced muscle strength, along with improved ability to cope with stress and depression. Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays – beginner class 10:00 am, advanced class (for those who have completed Part 1 & Part 2) 11:00 am, beginning January 9, 2014 at the Arthritis Foundation, 400 Hibiscus Street, West Palm Beach. The sessions will run for 5 weeks, and the cost is $66. All classes are taught by instructors who have undergone a special Arthritis Foundation instructor-training workshop.

To register for Tai Chi from the Arthritis Foundation or for more information, contact Susie Rhodes at 561-833-1133.

November, 2013 – Genesis Community Health is Recognizing WORLD AIDS DAY 2013

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November, 2013 – Genesis Community Health is Recognizing WORLD AIDS DAY 2013

Genesis Community Health is Recognizing WORLD AIDS DAY 2013 By Offering FREE HIV Rapid Testing& Education December 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Target is GETTING TO ZERO in Boynton Beach: Zero HIV Infections, Zero Discrimination & Zero AIDS Related Deaths

 

 

getting to zero

 

What:

Genesis Community Health, a non-profit health clinic dedicated to serving patients of all economic levels, is partnering with Families First of Palm Beach County and Pathways to Prosperity to recognize WORLD AIDS DAY in the most supportive way possible – By Offering FREE medical services, including:

+ HIV Rapid Testing (it only takes 15 minutes)

+ HIV/AIDS Education

+ Adult Physicals (glucose check, check, blood pressure check, cholesterol check and consultation with provider)

When:

Saturday, December 7, 2013

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where:

St.  John Missionary Baptist  Church

900 N. Seacrest Blvd.

Boynton Beach,  FL  33435 

Why:

“Our goal is to target the Boynton Beach Community and provide HIV/AIDS education and HIV Testing, as well as spark dialogue about stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS among all populations,” said DeAnna Warren, Chief Executive Officer of Genesis Community Health. “This event will give us the opportunity to support HIV prevention efforts, educate the community about HIV/AIDS, giving the opportunity to know one’s status, stop stigma and blame, and continue to push towards greater access to treatment for all.”

About Genesis Community Health:

Since opening its doors in 2010, Genesis Community Health has become the medical home for more than 3,000 patients from Boynton Beach and the surrounding area. Genesis is located in Boynton Beach at 564 E. Woolbright Road, in Sunshine Square on the S.W. corner of Woolbright and South  Federal Highway, and in Delray Beach within the South County Mental Center (SCMHC), 16158 South Military Trail.

Genesis is a Florida 501(c)3 non-profit organization created to promote and provide health care to people of all economic levels, with special sensitivity to the needs of economically disadvantaged people of diverse cultural backgrounds in and around Palm Beach County. Genesis Community Health is an access point of care for patients who traditionally do not have adequate access to the health care system. Genesis is currently funded through the US Department of Health and Human Services, Quantum Foundation and the Palm Healthcare Foundation. For more information, please call 561.735.6553 or visit www.gencomhealth.org.

 

November, 2013 – Wellington Introduces Equestrian Preserve Hotline

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Wellington Introduces Equestrian Preserve Hotline

 

 Wellington has activated the Equestrian Preserve Hotline, giving residents a fast, new way to communicate with the Village about equestrian-related matters.  The hotline, which can be reached at 561-791-4008, is part of Wellington’s efforts to improve services for residents.

 Through the hotline, residents can report any issue, complaint, or concern regarding any property, project, or activity within the Equestrian Preserve Area.  Callers are instructed to leave a detailed message and are advised that a staff member will return their call within one business day. 

 The hotline number has been posted on Wellington’s website. 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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