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April, 2013 – Dealing with Aggressive Behavior as a Caregiver

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April, 2013 – Dealing with Aggressive Behavior as a Caregiver

Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips for Dealing with Aggressive Behavior Issued by National Institute on Aging

By Editor, HelpingYouCare.com

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has recently issued a tipsheet for Alzheimer’s caregivers on Coping with Agitation and Aggression.

As the tipsheet points out, agitation and aggressive behavior are common manifestations of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Coping with these behaviors in an effective and informed way is a key concern for family caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s.
 

Focus First on Finding and Eliminating the Cause of the Behavior

“Most of the time, agitation and aggression happen for a reason,” the NIA explains. “When they happen, try to find the cause. If you deal with the causes, the behavior may stop,” the NIA tipsheet counsels.

Some examples of common causes for aggressive behavior or agitation in a person with Alzheimers, include:

  • “Pain, depression, or stress
  • Too little rest or sleep
  • Constipation
  • Soiled underwear or diaper
  • Sudden change in a well-known place, routine, or person
  • A feeling of loss—for example, the person may miss the freedom to drive
  • Too much noise or confusion or too many people in the room
  • Being pushed by others to do something—for example, to bathe or to remember events or people—when Alzheimer’s has made the activity very hard or impossible
  • Feeling lonely and not having enough contact with other people
  • Interaction of medicines”

The NIA advises the caregiver to look for signs of aggression or agitation early. When such behavior appears, focus first on trying to find and eliminate the cause of the behavior before it worsens.

“A doctor may be able to help. He or she can give the person a medical exam to find any problems that may cause agitation and aggression. Also, ask the doctor if medicine is needed to prevent or reduce agitation or aggression,” the NIA advises.

Tips for Coping with Agitation and Aggression in a Person with Alzheimer’s

Here are the NIA’s tips for the caregiver on how to deal with agitation and aggressive behavior of your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease:

  • “Reassure the person. Speak calmly. Listen to his or her concerns and frustrations. Try to show that you understand if the person is angry or fearful.
  • Allow the person to keep as much control in his or her life as possible.
  • Coping with changes is hard for someone with Alzheimer’s. Try to keep a routine, such as bathing, dressing, and eating at the same time each day.
  • Build quiet times into the day, along with activities.
  • Keep well-loved objects and photographs around the house to help the person feel more secure.
  • Try gentle touching, soothing music, reading, or walks.
  • Reduce noise, clutter, or the number of people in the room.
  • Try to distract the person with a favorite snack, object, or activity.
  • Limit the amount of caffeine, sugar, and “junk food” the person drinks and eats.
  • Slow down and try to relax if you think your own worries may be affecting the person with Alzheimer’s.
  • Try to find a way to take a break from caregiving.”

Safety Concerns

Finally, the NIA warns that safety concerns must take priority. “When the person is aggressive, protect yourself and others.”

“If you have to, stay at a safe distance from the person until the behavior stops. Also try to protect the person from hurting himself or herself,” the NIA’s tipsheet concludes.

More Information

You can download a PDF copy of the NIA’s tipsheet from their website.

See related HelpingYouCare® reports on:

FOUR STEPS TO DEAL WITH DIFFICULT ELDERLY BEHAVIOR

5 Tips On Dealing With Violent Alzheimer’s Behavior

The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons with Alzheimer Disease

See also: the HelpingYouCare® resource pages on How to Deal with Difficult Elderly Behavior, including Classic Sources and more sources (continually updated) on:

And see:

For more information on Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, see the HelpingYouCare® resource pages on Alzheimer’s/ Dementia, including:

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Copyright © 2013 Care-Help LLC, publisher of HelpingYouCare®. All rights reserved. Published with the permission of the editor of HelpingYouCare®. Visit HelpingYouCare.com for other health and care-giving related articles.

 

 

April, 2013 – Camp Oasis is the Place for Fun, Friends and Support

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Camp Oasis is the Place for Fun, Friends and Support

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Hosts Summer Camp for Children with Digestive Diseases

 

South Florida – March 27, 2013 Dealing with a disease, especially a digestive disease, is never easy. It is especially difficult when you are a child or teenager. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) can help to alleviate some of that stress,though! With CCFA’s fun-filled summer program, Camp Oasis, specifically for any child with medically stable Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, campers can enjoy incredible activities with people who truly understand them.   

 

The week-long sleep away camp is jam packed with fun such as swimming, boating, and fishing, as well as visual and performing arts, special events, team sports, and outdoor adventures. It is a safe environment where children are not defined by their illness, but instead are encouraged to try new things, make life-long friendships and have the time of their lives.

 

Camp Oasis will be held at Camp Will-a-Way, located in Winder, Georgia from July 14 through July 19, 2013. The camp is staffed with 24-hour on site medical supervision by healthcare professionals, as well as dedicated counselors, many of whom have IBD, to ensure the best possible care for campers while they are away from home. To be eligible for Camp Oasis, campers must be in grades 2 through 10 in 2013. Leaders in training must be in grade 11 – 12. Those interested in volunteering must be at least 19 years old, and meet additional requirements.

Applications are due by May 15, and space is limited. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee and $250 attendance fee. Parents are encouraged to apply online at www.ccfa.org/camps or contact 561-218-2929 for a hard copy of the application.

 

For additional questions, contact Katie Keohane at (561) 218-2929 or kkeohane@ccfa.org, or visit www.ccfa.org/camps for more details on Camp Oasis.

 

About Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are painful, medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn’s disease may attack anywhere from the mouth to the anus, while ulcerative colitis inflames only the large intestine (colon). Symptoms may include abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever and weight loss. Many patients require hospitalization and surgery.  These illnesses can cause severe complications, including colon cancer in patients with long-term disease. Some 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, with as many as 150,000 under the age of 18.  Most people develop the diseases between the ages of 15 and 35.

 

About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 79 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 800-932-2423 or visit www.ccfa.org. Join CCFA on Facebook at http://apps.facebook.com/supportccfa/and follow CCFA and Take Steps on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ccfa and www.twitter.com/takesteps.

April, 2013 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

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April, 2013 – Arthur R. Marshall Foundation

Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades Adds Fredda Butowsky & Toni Mastrullo to Advisory Council

 

(Lake Worth, FL – March 25, 2013)  Nancy Marshall, President of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades, which champions the restoration and preservation of the historic River of Grass ecosystem, today announced the addition of Fredda Butowsky and Toni Mastrullo to the nonprofit organization’s 25-person Advisory Council.

Fredda Butowsky

Fredda Butowsky joins the Advisory Council after serving as the organization’s Office Administrator over the last year.  She brings more than two decades of experience as a legal secretary, office manager and administrator, and has been a resident of Palm Beach County since 1997. Ms. Butowsky also serves as a Docent at the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach and is on the screening committee for the Jewish Film Festival. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Fordham University where she earned a degree in Psychology, she is a stepmother of four and has eight grandchildren.

 

“Working with the Marshall Foundation means that I am, in some small way, helping to save the environment and secure the safety and well being of generations to come,” says Fredda Butowsky.

 

Toni_MastrulloToni Mastrullo

Toni Mastrullo is President & CEO of Telecom Resources of America, Inc. (TRA), a certified WBE (Women Business-Owned Entity) that concentrates on both communication products and product procurement and installation in the healthcare industry. Ms. Mastrullo has been active in ABWA and currently sits on the Board of the YWCA of Palm Beach County, where she is a member of the finance committee of that Board.  She also is on the Board of the Nat King Cole Generation Hope, Inc. “Keeping Music Alive” in our area schools. 

 

“As a firm believer in education who loves our environment, I look forward to working with the Marshall Foundation to help eliminate the epidemic of nature deficit disorder that is negatively impacting today’s children,” said Ms. Mastrullo. 

 

About the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades:

Based in Palm Beach County, the Marshall Foundation champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem through science-based education and outreach programs.   Annually, more than 25,000 elementary and high school students in Palm Beach County actively participate in the Marshall Foundation’s various education programs. 

 

Founded in 1998, the nonprofit organization has in recent years awarded more than $450,000 in scholarships and internships, planted nearly 100,000 native Florida trees in wetland areas, and involved more than 5,000 volunteers in hands-on restoration projects.

 

For more information about the Marshall Foundation, please call 561.233.9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.

April, 2013- Events at Whole Foods Market Wellington

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April 2013 Events at Whole Foods Market Wellington

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

2635 State Road 7 Wellington, FL 33414

 

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Pre-Register for events @ at the customer service desk or by phone (561-904-4000) for Free Classes Only. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change. Classes with low registration may be cancelled.  Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited. 

Events, Cooking Classes, and Lectures

Grapes, Grains and Gastronomy!

Every Friday Evening 5:00 – 8:00 PM in Our Specialty Department, Free

Stop by our Specialty Department every Friday evening to experience exquisite wine & beer pairings with artisan cheeses.  Our pairing experts are ready to excite your palate and broaden your tasting horizons!  No registration necessary, just come on by!

Meatless Monday Sampling

Every Monday in April at the Health Starts Here Station 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Free

Did you know you can start your week on a healthy note, reduce your carbon footprint by at least 8 pounds, and save half a gallon of gasoline with just one meal? Yup, Meatless Mondays are officially here and our Healthy Eating & Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, wants to show you some tricks of the trade.  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

The Sushi Stop

Look for Lina in our Prepared Foods Department to taste Genji’s featured sushi creations prepared fresh daily!  No registration necessary, just stop by during the times below:

Thursday, April 4th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Green Spice Veggie Salad Roll

Friday, April 18th 5:00-6:30 PM, Free

Featuring: Avocado with Cream Cheese Roll

 

Squeaky Clean Earth Brigade!

Saturday, April 6th 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Free

Spring has officially sprung and flowers are in bloom, but, when greenery starts growing in the bathtub you know it is time to bust out the old scrub brush! Join Green Mission Specialist, Amanda, out on the patio and explore environmentally friendly cleaning options sure to transform a boring cleaning routine into super sudsy eco-friendly fun…rubber ducky optional. No registration necessary, just stop on by. 

Gluten Free Cooking: Food of the Earth

Thursday, April 11th 6:30-8:00 PM, $5/Person

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.

April is Earth Month and to help celebrate our planet, Chef Joe will demonstrates how to prepare Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Bean Salad with Quinoa, and Kale, Mushroom, and Tomato Sauté with Polenta, all fresh, “from the earth” ingredients.  All participants will taste these amazing dishes and learn what our Planet Earth has to offer.  NOTE: Recipes are based on availability of ingredients and may change.  Also, all ingredients used are gluten-free; however, our facility is not certified gluten free. 

Kids’ Club: Earthling Cookie Decorating

Friday, April 12th 2:30–4:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.

As earthlings, we have our own ideas of what an alien looks like. In this class for kids ages 6-12, we will have a variety of Earth inspired colored frostings for kids to create their own alien to take home. Join Suzanne, Lifestyle Center Specialist, any time between 2:30 and 4:00 in our Lifestyle Center to make and take home your own alien. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must be pre-registered.

Earthly Salad Creations

Tuesday, April 16th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.

Celebrate spring with Suzanne Redmond, Lifestyle Center Specialist as she teaches you to make two salads fresh from the garden, including herb-inspired dressing recipes fresh baked zucchini muffins. Recipes include: Edamame and Pecorino Salad; Wild Rice Salad with Dried Cranberries; and Incredibly Moist Zucchini Muffins.  Perfect for any spring lunch with friends or just for you!  Class will be held in the lifestyle center.

Dr Tim

Tuesday, April 17th 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.

Is your digestive system getting the best of you?  Did you know that you should have a bowel movement after every meal? If you are having gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and/or cramping come, then come learn the 5 keys to a healthy digestive system.  Instructor: Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker

Homeopathic and Nutritional therapies for Dogs and Cats with Dr. Dym

Wednesday, April 18th 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.

Join Michael Dym, VMD for an interactive discussion on keeping dogs and cats healthy through a more natural, holistic lifestyle.  Learn healthier alternatives to over-vaccination, nutritionally poor commercial pet foods, and overuse of chemicals and pesticides in our animal companions. Dr Michael Dym has over 21 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary medicine, and is one of 400 veterinarians trained in classical homeopathy by Richard Pitcairn, DVM, phd.

Gluten Free Shopping Tour

Thursday, April 18th 6:30 -7:30 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.

Join Chef Joe for an informative tour of our gluten free products around the store and enjoy samples of Chef Joe’s top picks!  Participants will learn not only where to find these specialty products, but will also have the chance to ask questions about best practices for cooking gluten free meals.  Please meet at the Customer Service Desk for the tour.

Earthings Unite Block Party!

Saturday, April 20th 12:00 – 3:00 PM, Free

Our Team Members’ passion for the environment is out of this world! Can you count all the ways we embrace Green Mission and sustainability initiatives? Let us show you some of the amazing feats of earth-friendly strength our teams strive to achieve by joining in our eco-inspired block party! Teams will have eco-conscious treats to taste as well as Earth-inspired product demonstrations.  No registration necessary, just come on by.

HSH Pillar Power Class – Whole Foods, Plant-strong™, Healthy Fats, Nutrient Dense

Wednesday, April 24th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Join Healthy Eating Specialist Amanda in the Lifestyle Center in this info packed class focused on the four pillars of healthy eating. Learn how to ditch processed foods, enhance some of your favorite foods with power packed plant superstars from our produce section, embrace healthy fats, and get more of a nutritional bang for your buck!

Food for Your Skin

Thursday, April 25th 7:00-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Join us to learn about some of the best ways to feed your skin! Learn from two international skin experts from Revitese Spa.  Learn about skincare tips and tricks that really work and try a simple tasty mask you can make right at home. Take home some fun recipes to feed your skin, a topical recipe to put on your skin and special coupons for attendees only.

Mom’s Morning Escape

Friday, April 26, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, Free

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar.  Please check in at the Customer Service desk to pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the Coffee Bar for your treats.  Dr. Laura Valhuerdi DLMV of Practical Wellness Solutions will be offering free 5 minute chair massages in the back of the café (first come first served).

*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Local Artist Celebration: Ursula Fernandez

Friday, April 26, 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person

Pre-Registration Required. Stop by the customer service desk or call 561-904-4000 to reserve your spot.

Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Ursula Fernandez, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are inspired by Florida endangered species.  Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting and small bites from our Catering Menu.  One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Cash donations will also be accepted at the entrance.

Mango de Mayo Block Party!

Tuesday, April 30th 5:30-7:00 PM, Free

Taste your way around the store while you shop and vote for your favorite sample!  Each team will be making unique dishes featuring mangos!  Voting ballots will be available in the produce department and at each register.  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

In The Community:

Flavors of Wellington

Friday, April 5, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., $25 – $30/person

Join us at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Festival for the 10th annual Flavors Wellington Food and Wine Festival. Over two dozen restaurants and food vendors, including your favorite natural foods store, Whole Foods Market, will create flavorful offerings for you to taste and enjoy. $25 tickets can be purchased until April at www.flavorswellington.com. Tickets are $30 the day of the event. 

Green Mission Beach Cleanup

Saturday, April 20th 8:00 – 10:00 AM, Free

Do you love long walks on the beach and helping out the environment at the same time? So do we! Be a part of the Great American Cleanup by joining Whole Foods Market Team Members in Delray Beach for an Earth Day Beach Cleanup on April 20th from 8am – 10am. For details please contact sandowayhouse@bellsouth.net or call 561-274-7263.  

 

About Whole Foods Market®
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 73,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 15 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2012, the company had sales of $11.7 billion and currently has more than 340 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

April, 2013 – Brew at the Zoo

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April, 2013 – Brew at the Zoo

Brew at the Zoo

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April, 2013 – The William Wright Collection A New Member

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April, 2013 – The William Wright Collection A New Member

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Welcomes
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The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently had a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The William Wright Collection located at 419 North Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, Florida. If you are looking for a showroom with fine furniture and accent pieces that are unique and eye catching, The William Wright Collection is your destination spot to browse and shop.
William Wright was born and raised in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He came from humble beginnings and a teacher at school noticed that he may like to earn a few extra dollars so she invited him to clean her house. Williams said that his teacher Mrs.Craig was “the teacher that changed my life.” While at her home, he was introduced to finer home furnishings. He learned how to care for and clean valuable antique items, expensive rugs, gold items; all of which he did not have in his own home. Because he did well at his work, other jobs followed. William noted that that one teacher offering him hid first job and taking him under her wing opened his eyes to the possibilities of things that he could have one day.
William later attended Western Kentucky University earned a B.A. in the Performing Arts. After graduating, he worked various jobs as a set designer. This was his focus and passion but it didn’t pay well. He then went into merchandising and sales for furniture stores and soon became a buyer. Years later, the store he was working for was being sold so he took the advice of a friend and moved to Florida in 1996. He quickly became a buyer for an interior design company in Jupiter. Over time he started managing designers so he went back to school to get a degree in management.
The next step for William was to open his own store which he did December 2012.
With 18 years of experience in furniture design William said that his store is a niche for interior designers to buy very popular items in scale and in a precise color for rooms they are creating. His showroom also allows him to make his items available to the public. He noted that his furniture and accessories are high quality with middle to low prices. He added that because of his design experience, there is “uniqueness and flash factor” to every piece.
For more information about The William Wright Collection call 561-379-9070. The email is thewilliamwrightcollection@yahoo.com and you can visit the website at thewilliamwrightcollection.com For more information about businesses in the Wellington Florida area, call 561.792.6525 or visit the NEW Wellington Chamber of Commerce website at www.WellingtonChamber.com.

Pictured L-R: Carmine Marino, Kathleen Birmingham, Bob Salerno, William Wright (with scissors) Joanne Dee, Denise Carpenter.

April, 2013 – SHULAMIT CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

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WHEN YOU WIN, HADASSAH WINS!

THE SHULAMIT CHAPTER OF HADASSAH

INVITES YOU FOR AN EVENING OF

      PO-KE-NO

 PRIZES AND PASTRIES!

Wednesday, April 17th at 7pm

Fire Station #30    9910 Stribling Way, Wellington, FL. 33414 

Bring your friends for a fun and fantastic evening of PO-KE-NO

and delicious home baked desserts.

You will be helping raise needed funds for Hadassah’s lifesaving work.

Never played PO-KE-NO? No worries! PO-KE-NO is simple to learn.                        

 **Please bring a $5 gift card  to your favorite place (in an envelope).**

**The Gift Cards will be  prizes for the evening, plus special GRAND PRIZES provided by Shulamit!**

 Your $10 check, made out to Shulamit Hadassah is your receipt.

Mail check to Carol Newman 154 Berenger Walk, Royal Palm Beach, FL. 33414

Questions? Call or email Carol at  561-656-1872   csn1225@aol.com 

Shulamit will feature items from Thirty-one  which offers stylish and reasonably priced totes,    purses, organizational tools and home products, many of which can be personalized.

These make great gifts for Mother’s Day, grads, dads and brides!

Browse the catalogue at: www.mythirtyone.com/raerae

April, 2013 – Kevin Perkins Golf Academy Junior After-School Spring Golf Program

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Kevin Perkins Golf Academy Junior After-School Spring Golf Program

Wellington, Florida, March 20, 2013 

Starting Tuesday, April 2, the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will again be conducting its very popular Junior After-School Spring Golf Program, at the Binks Forest Golf Club, in Wellington.  

The Junior After-School Program is open to boys and girls ages 7-17 and will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30pm-5:30pm. 

Binks Forest Golf Club is located off Southern Blvd. on Binks Forest Drive in Wellington. 

For more information about the Junior After-School Spring Program and other programs provided by the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, please visit their website at www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com  or call 561 301-3783.

April, 2013 – Volunteers Needed for the Great American Cleanup on April 13th

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Volunteers Needed for the Great American Cleanup on April 13th

 Wellington is calling on its residents to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in the community with the Great American Cleanup! Wellington is organizing cleanup beautification projects from 9:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, April 13th at Tiger Shark Cove Park and the Folkestone neighborhood off Greenbriar Blvd. Volunteers will receive water throughout the morning and gloves, trash bags and t-shirts will be supplied by Wellington.

 To register for the event, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and click on the “Great American Cleanup” icon on the events section and download the volunteer application form. Completed forms can be returned to the front desk at Wellington’s Village Hall or participants can scan and email the form to Kim Henghold, Community Programs Manager, at khenghold@wellingtonfl.gov. Volunteer registration forms can also be completed on site on the day of the event.

 For additional information, contact Kim Henghold at (561) 791-4137.

 About the Great American Cleanup: Keep America Beautiful, Inc.’s Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program, taking place annually from March 1st through May 31st. In 2012, 4.2 million Great American Cleanup volunteers worked in 20,000 communities across the country. For more information, visit www.kab.org.

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

April, 2013 – Earth Day at the Wellington Amphitheater

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Celebrate Earth Day with Free Giveaways at the Wellington Amphitheater

Jump on your bike, get in your low-fuel emitting car or put your walking shoes on and join Wellington in celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day on Sunday, April 21st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Wellington Amphitheater located at 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard. The first 250 guests will receive free samples of smoothies and reusable bags! In addition, local vendors will be conducting presentations on earth friendly products, and free samples of seedlings and wildflower seeds will be distributed.

This exciting, family-friendly event will feature demonstrations by Whole Foods Market, Bee Understanding, a performance by the Binks Forest Elementary School Chorus at 5:00 pm, information about greening your home and a special appearance by the Muck Monster of the Lake Worth Lagoon.

Residents are also invited to visit booths highlighting the Wellington Garden Club, Whole Foods Market, Bruce’s Ghost Peppers, the Solid Waste Authority, PineJogEnvironmentalCenter, Energy Plus Windows and Doors, The McCormick-Green Center for Holistic Therapies, Inc., Indian Trails Native Nursery, the Wellington Tree Board, and the Wellington Preservation Coalition. This event is made possible by our sponsors, Whole Foods Market and Jet Hauling, Inc.

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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