at the Wellington Amphitheater on Friday, March 1st
Let’s get moving, Wellington! The Village of Wellington is excited to once again join cities and organizations across Palm Beach County for this year’s Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge.
The Let’s Move Challenge, presented by Digital Vibez Inc. in partnership with the Palm Health Foundation, encourages individuals and teams to commit to exercising for at least 30 minutes every day throughout March. As the “Top Team” from the 2023 campaign, logging a record-breaking 36,022,563 minutes of physical activity, the Village of Wellington will once again host the Let’s Move Campaign Kick-Off event at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard).
On Friday, March 1st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., come move and groove with Digital Vibez, Inc., and learn about a variety of local programs and opportunities that will keep you moving all month long. A selection of food trucks will also be available on-site.
Up for the Challenge? Log your physical activity minutes and help us win back the title of the most active community in the county! Register for free at LetsMovePBC.org and select “The Village of Wellington” as your team. For additional details, please visit the Let’s Move Palm Beach County webpage at www.letsmovepbc.org.
Stay up to date on events and activities coming up in Wellington by signing up for the monthly Play Wellington Newsletter at www.wellingtonfl.gov/PlayWellington.
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
Wellington Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the addition of two new open play sports at the Village Park Athletics Complex (11700 Pierson Road).
Open Play Futsal Experience the thrilling debut of Futsal, starting on Wednesday, February 21st. Futsal is a FIFA-recognized soccer variant, typically played on smaller hardcourts. Open play Futsal will be located in the uncovered hockey rink at Village Park, and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Courts will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Players must bring their own soccer balls, wear closed-toe shoes, and check in at the Village Park Gymnasium front desk before participating. A valid ID will be required, and children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Non-residents are required to pay a five-dollar entry fee.
Open Play Pickleball Indoor Pickleball will be coming to the Village Park Gymnasium, beginning on Monday, March 4th. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, into a lively, competitive game for all ages and abilities. Pickleball will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
Players can participate on a first come, first served basis, are required to bring their own paddles and balls, and must check in at the Village Park Gymnasium front desk before participating. A valid ID will be required, and children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Non-residents are required to pay a five-dollar entry fee.
For additional details visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/OpenPlay or contact the Village Park front desk at (561) 791-4005.
Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional has recently been recognized as a Certified Participant in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program™. This distinguished honor represents a commitment by this breast center to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients in their community.
Measuring and comparing quality performance is essential in assessing patient care and allocating resources where improvement is desired. In today’s dynamic health care industry, breast centers are faced with providing quality care while simultaneously keeping costs under control. A center’s staff must not only be familiar with existing standards of care but must also be aware of new advances in technology. Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional has taken a major step to ensure they provide the best possible quality care to breast patients in their community.
About Wellington Regional Medical Center:
As an accredited breast cancer program, Wellington Regional Medical Center (WRMC) has been recognized nationally as a leader in breast imaging and the treatment of breast cancer. As an American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, WRMC has demonstrated excellence in mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI of the breast, as well as stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI guided breast biopsies.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital.. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.
About NQMBC:
Launched in April of 2005 and now used in 45 states, the NQMBC program offers facilities providing breast health care the ability to track and measure breast center performance in over 40 individual quality indicators. The NQMBC has been validated by multiple peer reviewed medical journal publications. The most compelling component of this program is the ability of participants to enter their data and immediately compare their performance with other participating breast centers across the country. Centers may also compare themselves with centers like their own, their size, their location, the numbers of mammograms or cancers seen per year as well as other variables. Participants use these comparison reports to identify where quality care already exists and where quality care improvement opportunities exist. The NCBC facility membership allows participation in the NQMBC program without any additional cost.
The National Consortium of Breast Centers is proud to recognize Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional as a Certified Participant. Advanced Breast Center at Wellington Regional will continue in its commitment to provide the highest quality care to its patients and work on keeping up a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence.
The National Quality Measures for Breast Centers™ were developed by referencing the Health Care Advisory Board’s Clinical Quality Dashboard for breast centers published in the fall of 2004. The National Quality Measures for Breast Centers™ reflect more than 11 years of work, which has culminated in the adoption of more than 33 National Quality Indicators™.
The National Consortium of Breast Centers promotes excellence in breast health care for the general public through a network of diverse professionals dedicated to the active exchange of ideas and resources. It serves as an informational resource and provides support services to those rendering care to people with breast diseases through educational programs, newsletters, a national directory and patient forums. It encourages professionals to concentrate and specialize in activities related to breast disease and encourages the development of programs and centers that address breast disease and promote breast health. It facilitates collaborative research opportunities on issues of breast health; and developed a set of core measures to define, improve and sustain quality standards in breast health care programs and for quality performance in all types of breast health care facilities.
For more information regarding the NQMBC™ Program, visit www.nqmbc.org
Wellington Parks & Recreation to offer New Online Registration Option for All-Day Summer Camp
Registration is set to open in March for Wellington’s popular All-Day Summer Camp. This year, the Wellington Parks & Recreation Department is offering the option of online registration. To take advantage of online registration, users must create a CivicRec account with the department before registration opening (details below).
About the Camp Wellington’s Summer Camp is for ages 5 to 15 and is held at the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road). The camp runs in weekly sessions, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024.
Campers are divided by age group for age-appropriate activities scheduled throughout the day. Activities include athletics, arts and crafts, animal exhibits, games and entertainment, magicians, movies, and more.
Older age groups go on field trips to local attractions such as The Rapids, Boomer’s, Billie’s Swamp Safari, fishing charters, baseball games, ice skating, bowling, snorkeling, beach trips, and more.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, all campers go to the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Boulevard).
RegistrationInformation Registration will open on Monday, March 4th, for ages 5 to 6*; Wednesday, March 6th, for ages 7 to 12*; and Friday, March 8th for ages 13 to 15.
*Important Note on Summer Birthdays — If your child is 6 and will be turning 7, or 12 turning 13, between June and August, it is important that you contact our office for assistance at 561-791-4748, before registration opening.
The cost to register is $175 per week, per camper for residents; and $200 per week, per camper for non-residents. There is a $30 per camper, per week administrative fee deducted for transfer and refund requests.
While registration is available both online and in-person at Village Park, registrants are encouraged to take advantage of online registration. A CivicRec account must be established before registration open dates and may be created in person at Village Park.
Registration Requirements
A birth certificate copy is required for first-time registrants.
If you do not already have a CivicRec account, two forms of ID will be required to establish proof of residency.
A completed summer camp registration packet is also required for each camper. Packets can be picked up in person at Village Park and returned in person or submitted to summercamp@wellingtonfl.gov. Packets may also be completed online at www.wellingtonfl.gov/SummerCamp.
For information on other camps and academies offered by the department, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/Camps.
Browse additional program offerings such as aquatics, athletics, spring break camps, tennis, and more in the recreation program catalog, available online at www.wellingtonfl.gov/CivicRec.
The Wellington Art Society is pleased to host Patricia Lappin as featured Artist and Speaker at their next meeting, 5:30pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the Wellington Community Center. For more information please contact presidentofwas@gmail.com.
Join WAS for an evening of inspiration and create a piece of abstract art to take home.
When she’s not teaching at her own studio in Boca at Zero Empty Spaces, or the New Studio for Visual Arts in Jupiter, or at art communities around Palm Beach County, Patricia Lappin may be piping music like Bach’s Cello Suite, Peter Gabriel’s African music, Yo-yo Ma’s Silk Road into her headphones feeling the colors of her next painting. Lappin’s journey from realism to abstraction began in childhood and while she doesn’t have a degree in art, she’s had “an art education worth more” thanks to five years of tutelage, in the 70s, under her mentor who shaped her eclectic love of painting into expressions of a “looser and more human expression.”
Lappin’s work is currently on display at the Posh Gallery in Delray where she teaches once a month. She conducts monthly workshops at the Armory, and teaches at art communities and clubs like The New Studio for Visual Arts in Jupiter, Valencia Cove in Boynton Beach, and private studios in Boca Raton.
For more information on Patricia Lappin please visit https://www.patricialappin.com, and #patricialappinart on Instagram.
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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 42nd year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
Real Bucking Deal Lives Up to Their Name at Crowd-pleasingBuck Off Challenge to Benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight
Wellington, FL (February 19, 2024) – The real deal Real Bucking Deal lived up to their name with a dominating victory in the sixth annual Buck Off Challenge events on Sunday night (Feb. 18) at the Wellington Community Center.
The family-friendly mechanical bull-riding Buck Off Challenge drew a large, enthusiastic crowd that included more than a dozen veterans and raised more almost $45,000 for the Stuart-based Southeast Florida Honor Flight.
Southeast Florida Honor Flight is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization that flies World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices.
They provide four flights a year. Each flight costs more than $140,000 to bring approximately 80 veterans to Washington, DC, free of charge. The next trip is scheduled for April 6 and is the chapter’s 50th flight.
Real Bucking Deal (Donnie Mills, Abby Herrin, Hailey Grumbar, Nadine Allen) and sponsored by Sanjiv Sharma and Nadine Allen, finished with 377 points, led by Mills with a score of 96 points (out of a possible 100).
Second place went to team Iron Horse sponsored by Iron Horse Transit (Dean Dignelli, Chelsea Coyle, Jonathan Corrigan, Christian Coyle) with 281 points while We’re Bucking Patriotic sponsored by Madison Sport Horses (Chloe Reimer, Sean Messer, Alex Hyatt, David Fuentez) placed third with 265 points.
Several other awards were handed out to spotlight memorableachievements.
We’re Bucking Patriotic was voted the Most Entertaining team and Victoria Roman won top honors for the Highest Scoring Youth age 12 and under with a perfect 100.
The Highest Scoring Rookie was Chelsea Coyle, wife of grand prix rider Christian Coyle, with a perfect 100 score, and the Highest Scoring Individual that did not win a champion buckle in any other category was Chloe Reimer.
Celebrity judges were Lenore Brown, Director of Sponsorship for Wellington International, Marine Kevin O’Brien, who is Commandant of General A.A. Vandegrift Detachment 68 of the Marine Corps League, and Wellington’s own Roxanne Stein, the popular anchor and reporter for WPTV West Palm Beach for 25 years. But the biggest celebrity and crowd favorite among the judges was 99-year-old World War II veteran and American hero Carmin Yannotta of West Palm Beach, who survived D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.
The main sponsors of the Buck Off Challenge were the Village of Wellington; Janet Hoose and Madison Sport Horses, Triple Crown Group, philanthropists Sanjiv Sharma and Nadine Allen and Carolex Stables.
Other major sponsors included Soldier Rush, IDA Development, IDA Farm, Barnwalkers, Iron Horse Transit, Specialty Management, HCA Florida Health, All Pro Pools, and Florida Coast Equipment.
VIP guests were treated to delicious dinner options from Wellington restaurants Bolay, and PDQ.
The event was designed and produced by Bobbi Rottman of Eques Solutions to use it as a unique fundraiser for various charities.
She has grown this event into one of the largest fundraisers for Southeast Florida Honor Flight.
Wellington Garden Club (WGC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Wellington Community Center, at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The meeting will feature a presentation at 10:00 AM on strength training and injury prevention for gardeners by David Valdes, physical therapist with Saylor Physical Therapy in Wellington.
As a licensed physical therapy practitioner, Valdes has extensive experience in diverse healthcare settings and offers unparalleled 1-on-1 quality-based care. His expertise extends from treating weekend warriors and athletes to aiding stroke victims on their road to recovery. With a deep passion for functional biomechanics, he advocates for injury prevention through proper techniques. His ultimate goal is to empower individuals with knowledge to remain injury-free. He will share his insights with gardening enthusiasts, enlightening them on the importance of strength training for their favorite hobby.
The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m. Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. To reserve a spot, contact Carol Ralph at: caroltaylorralph@gmail.com.
Wellington Garden Club, founded in 1981, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, and landscape design; and to promoting conservation of natural resources, civic beautification and youth education. For more information: www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
Spots filling up quickly for this popular weeklong program
West Palm Beach, FL (February 15, 2024)—The YMCA of the Palm Beaches, the nation’s leading swim instruction and water safety advocacy organization, is offering a special Spring Break Swim Camp for kids ages 5 through 12, starting March 18 through March 22. The camp will be held at the Gleneagles Aquatic Center in Lake Worth, located at 2728 Lake Worth Road.
The camp aligns with the Palm Beach County School District’s 2024 Spring Break schedule and will be held from 8AM to 5:30 PM daily. Daily activities include swim instruction, pool games, arts and crafts, CPR/ Water Safety Education, and more. Children will be supervised by YMCA-trained camp counselors and certified lifeguards.
Spring Break Swim Camp is $180 for YMCA members, $200 for non-members. Spots are filling up quickly, so early registration is encouraged at www.ymcapalmbeaches.org; by emailing KWoodward@ymcapalmbeaches.org; or by calling 561.968.9622.
About YMCA of the Palm Beaches The YMCA of the Palm Beaches has served the Palm Beach County community for more than 100 years, providing essential programs, activities, and services for thousands of children, seniors, and families annually. The Y’s mission is to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment, regardless of the ability to pay. For more information, call 561.968.9622 or visit ymcapalmbeaches.org.
On a very comfortable Saturday evening in front of a full house with standing room only in the International Ring, 40 pairs of riders and horses participated in the $385,000 Fidelity Investments CSI5* Grand Prix competition.
Only six went through the first-round clear (within the time limit and no knockdowns).
During the jump off three, all from Ireland, went through clear.
Darragh Kenny of Ireland riding Amsterdam 27 finished first and was rewarded with a check for $127,050.
Also from Ireland, Cian O’Connor aboard Maurice took home second place honors good for $77,000.
To round out to top three Irishman Jordan Coyle and For Gold received $57,250 for their efforts.
+ Awakening Hearts with Casa Rituals – March 10, 17
+ The Cooking of Provence – March 16
+ Origami Family Day – March 23
+ Full Moon Release Ceremony with Casa Rituals – March 24
(West Palm Beach, FL – February 12, 2024) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host a variety of informative workshops and classes, healthy activities, and fun events throughout the month of March, including several inspired by the current exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN.
“We are proud to offer new and elevated programming in March, featuring exceptional nationally renowned experts in origami, landscape design and butterfly gardening, and Japanese garden design; plus, another fun sake tasting with a Sommelier and an activity-packed Origami Family Day—all at our beautiful 20-acre oasis, located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach,” invites Mounts Interim Co-Director Misty Stoller.
March 2
Japanese Garden Design
with Heather Grzybek
Saturday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am
FREE for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.Registration is required.
Heather Grzybek, Garden Curator at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, will reveal the elements found in a true Japanese garden, including basic design principles and the importance of mindfulness.
Presented by Mounts Botanical Garden & Tropical Orchid Society
with Donna Tobey & Maria Trenor
Saturday, 10:00 am to 11:15 am
$10 Members $25 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission).
FREE for Members of West Palm Beach Orchid Society with proof of membership
Registration is required for everyone attending; class size is limited to 35 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
March Topic: Oncidium Orchids
Held in the Mounts Garden Pavilion next to the Welcome Center, the interactive workshop will be conducted by board members of the Tropical Orchid Society. There will be a brief review of the selected orchid’s characteristics with specific growing advice, followed by hands-on repotting demonstrations and Q&A. Attendees may bring one orchid in need of repotting, plus their preferred media and pot or mount.
$15 for members; $35 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.Registration is required.
Nationally acclaimed landscape designer and author Pamela Crawford is widely considered one of America’s leading experts on container gardening. She will cover such topics as selecting the best butterfly plants for this area, maximizing butterfly environments in both patio containers and the landscape, locating local sources for plants and containers and knowledgeable design/installation specialists, and factors that attract butterflies. Mounts Botanical Garden will have a selection of Crawford’s books for sale, including her newest book, Container Gardens for Butterflies, and she will be available for book signing after the presentation.
Tuesdays, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Join artist Carl Stoveland and share the love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. This class is for adults only. Bring your pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Some experience preferred. True newbies should consider the beginners class.Each week or two, the class will start a new painting project. Time will be split between demos by Stoveland and supervised painting time for participants. Subjects will be chosen by instructor with assistance from class.
Tuesdays, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
If you have always wanted to try watercolor but been overwhelmed by it then this is the class for you. Geared toward novice watercolor enthusiasts, this class will focus on the basics, focusing on a new technique and a simple painting each week. Join artist Carl Stoveland and share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. This class is for adults only. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Each week or two, the class will start a new painting project. Time will be split between demos by Stoveland and supervised painting time for participants.
$12 for members; $18 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; size of “inside” classes is limited to 20 adults.
Relieve stress and increase metabolism, flexibility, and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation, and focused breathing—similar to Tai Chi but less structured.
$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers(includesfullGarden admission).
Registration isrequired; class size is limited to 15 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Forest Bathing—also known as Nature Therapy—is an immersive experience in nature that gives participants an opportunity to reset their outlook on life and have an encounter with nature in a way that they have never-before experienced. It is a sensory practice away from phones, computers, and social media and back to what the body yearns for—a connection with nature, a sense of peace, a sense of relaxation, and a sense of being in the present moment. It provides the perfect time to become a human “be-ing” instead of a human “do-ing”. During a Forest Bathing experience, attendees will be invited to slow down and reconnect with nature’s perfect balance using their senses to see the sunlight playing through the leaves, smell the flowers, and feel and hear the gentle wind whispering to return to one’s native roots and discover a deeper self. The nature encounter concludes with a tea ceremony to connect with other like-minded nature lovers. Forest Bathing has been scientifically proven to boost immune strength, lift depression, reduce stress, and improve sleep. But beyond these physiological changes, this contemplative experience demonstrates how important it is for well-being to take time in nature on a daily basis.
Note: Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before start time and bring a chair or yoga mat.
Saturday, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers; $18 for non-Sake-sipping drivers (includes full Garden admission). Registration is required; event is limited to 35 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Take advantage of the perfect weather and enjoy an evening at Mounts sipping sake and strolling through the Fragrance Garden. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to explore the Fragrance Garden at its most sweet-scented time of day. Specialists will be on hand to guide the sake sampling adventure. Sake samples are included with admission along with other refreshments and cheese pairings from around the world. Additional sake and traditional Japanese drinkware will be available for purchase. For guests ages 21 and older; please show ID at check-in.
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $20 for nonmember adults; $18 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $13 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
Note: Dogs are FREE for Mounts members and $5 for nonmembers.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your favorite pooch and enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own water and treats for the puppies.
$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers(includesfullGarden admission).
Registration isrequired; class size is limited to 30 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Under the guidance of instructors Marit Tuisk and David Lepp, participants will receive a ceremonial smudging and blessing upon arrival to release the burdens of day-to-day life and will be given a cup of the highest quality, Ceremonial Cacao to take part in a sacred heart-opening Cacao Ceremony. This will be followed by a Yoga Nidra mediation and deep sound healing during which everyone will be immersed in the healing energies of the Gong, Crystal singing bowls and other high-frequency instruments.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat or blanket, and do not drink alcohol on the day of the ceremony or consume caffeine three hours before and after the event.
Saturday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm $90 for members; $100 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Interested in the Mediterranean Diet? Want to learn more about the Blue Zone way of life that fosters longevity and wellbeing? Come be a part of Mounts’ first cooking class where participants will learn, sample, and participate in a fascinating Provençal lunch and rose wine tasting conducted by James Beard award-winning cookbook author Judith Olney. This class will be vegetable driven, seasoned with herbs from Mounts own Herb Garden of Well-Being, and students will have a chance to have a hand in the cooking and receive a bouquet of rosemary. Bring an apron if you have one – and an appetite! Ms. Olney will regale attendees with stories of Provence and her long friendship there with Julia Child. Recipes will be provided.
with Famed Origami Artists Michael La Fosse and Richard Alexander
Plus, the Ronin Taiko Drummers
Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm)
FREE with Garden Admission
Note: Advance registration is highly recommended for the 1:00 pm lecture with Michael La Fosse and Richard Alexander because seating is limited.
Celebrating both Japanese culture and the current exhibit at Mounts (ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN), Family Day activities will include:
+ 9:00 am to 10:30 am – Book Signing and Butterfly Folding in the Pavilion behind the Mounts Gift Shop. Attendees will be encouraged by Origami experts La Fosse and Alexander to fold their own butterflies.
+ 10:45 am to 11:45 am – Paper Airplane Folding and Flying on the Mounts Great Lawn, complete with a motorized plane launcher.
+ Noon to 12:30 pm – Taiko Drums by Ronan Taiko, a Fort Lauderdale-based Japanese Drum Troupe.
+ 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm – Michael La Fosse & Richard Alexander present Hand Papermaking & Origami Art: From Botany to Bronze in Mounts Exhibit Hall A. The only Origami artists who make custom papers for each piece, La Fosse & Alexander will share fascinating aspects about the artform and discuss their hands-on involvement with the current ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN exhibit at Mounts Botanical Garden.
+ 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm – Paper Folding Demonstrations in Mounts Exhibit Hall A. La Fosse and Alexander will show how to fold an Origami flapping bat. Class size is limited.
Full Moon Release Ceremony, Cacao Ceremony and Sound Healing
With Casa Rituals
Sunday, 10:00 am to Noon
$35 for members; $45 for nonmembers(includesfullGarden admission).
Registration isrequired; class size is limited to 30 adults; classes are nonrefundable.
Come be inspired in the Herb Garden of Wellbeing as we explore the healing power of the sound and personal intention while immersing in the transformative power of nature during the Full Moon Flower Release Ceremony. This awe-inspiring gathering takes place in a tranquil garden, carefully adorned with aromatic flowers and lush greenery. The Casa Rituals philosophy is deeply rooted in helping to bring everyday mindful intention to the busy modern-day person. This is achieved by creating a deeper and more aligned space, working with the vibration of sound healing and sacred rituals for internal peace and harmony. Upon arrival, participants will receive a ceremonial smudging and blessing, helping to release any burdens from day-to-day life, followed by a cup of the highest quality, Ceremonial Cacao to take part in our sacred heart-opening Cacao Ceremony. The Cacao works to relax, open the heart chakra, and help one to be receptive to the healing. During the Release Ritual, attendees will learn how to release that which no longer serves with Intention and Grace and with power of Full Moon. Finally, relax into Yoga Nidra mediation and deep sound healing during which everyone will be immersed in the healing energies of the Gong, Crystal singing bowls and other high-frequency instruments.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat or blanket, and do not drink alcohol on the day of the ceremony or consume caffeine three hours before and after the event.
Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide
Visitors can now explore Mounts Botanical Garden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after their visit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org].
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
