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January, 2012 – Trials of a Curmudgeon

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January, 2012 – Trials of a Curmudgeon

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Trials of a Curmudgeon

 

By Wendell Abern

 

Dear Criminal Justice Fans,

          Like many of you, I have read many courtroom thrillers and watched just as many on TV or in movies.

          And, also like many of you (I suspect), I have frequently imagined myself as a relentless prosecuting attorney, nailing dangerous criminals, or as a crafty defense attorney, protecting the wrongly accused.

          Today, I assume the role of a hard-nosed District Attorney in my newly-established CPO (Court of Personal Opinion), which features a pathetic defense attorney, my own hand-picked judge (nothing but bench trials today) and my rules, which are all loaded in my favor and vacillate depending on my whims.  (Note:  When I am the defense attorney, the DA becomes pathetic.)

          On the docket today:  smarmy low-lifes who, until now, have perpetrated egregious crimes that have gone unpunished.

          Bailiff:  Case Number One.  The CPO vs. Gary Payton. 

          Judge:  Charge?

          DA:        Murder of the English language, your honor.

          Judge:   Proceed.

 

          Bailiff:    (TO PAYTON)  Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

          Payton:  I do.

          DA:     Lotta good that’ll do you.

          Defense Atty:  Objection, your honor!

          Judge:  Oh, shut up.  Proceed, please.

          DA:     Mr. Payton, you were an All-State high school basketball player, a first-string All-American in college and a Hall of Fame player in the NBA, is that correct?

          Payton:  Yes.

          DA:     So you did you graduate high school?

          Payton:  Of course.  Skyline High, Oakland, California.

          DA:   And where did you play your college basketball?

          Payton:  Oregon State.

          DA:     And did you graduate from college?

          Payton:  Yes.

          DA:     With a degree in — ?

          Payton:  Communications.

          DA:   Communications!  Isn’t that ironic?

          Defense Atty:  Objection, your honor.  Editorializing!

          Judge:  Yeah, so what?  Continue.

          DA:  Mr. Payton, isn’t it true that during your career with the Seattle Super Sonics and other professional teams, you sometimes had problems with teammates?

          Payton:  No.

          DA:  Yet some players said that you –

          Payton:  They were lying!

          DA:  Lying!  And for the court’s purposes, would you repeat what you said in a nationally-televised interview, in answer to those charges?

          Payton:  No!

          Judge:  The witness is instructed to —

          Payton:  I AIN’T NEVER DID THOSE THINGS!

          DA:  The prosecution rests, your honor.

          Judge:  Fine.  Let’s not waste the court’s time with a defense that would only be silly after that outburst.  Defendant is remanded to third grade in the grammar school of his choice, where he will remain until he graduates.  If he can.  Next case.

          Bailiff:  The CPO vs. Lisa Jackson.

          Judge:  Charge.

          DA:  Hoodwinking and manipulating readers.

          Judge:  Proceed.

          DA:  Your honor, the prosecution requests a waiver of the swearing-in ceremony on grounds the defendant will simply lie.

          Defense Atty:  Objection, your honor!

          Judge:  Oh, will you keep quiet!

          DA:  Ms. Jackson, you are a renowned, world-famous author, is that fair to say?

          Lisa Jackson:  Yes.

          DA:  And you have written more than 50 thrillers, is that right?

          LJ:  It’s as accurate as I’d expect someone like you to be.

          DA:  Objection, your honor! 

          Judge:  Sustained!  The witness is now judged to be hostile, and will answer all questions “yes” or “no.”

          Defense Attorney:  Objection, your honor!  My client –

          Judge:  Listen, pipsqueak, if you expect me to honor your objections, you’d better start wearing better-looking ties.  Continue, please.

          DA:  Ms. Jackson, you wrote a thriller entitled, “Left to Die,” is that correct?

          LJ:  Yes.

          DA:  Will you give the court a brief summary of “Left to Die,” please?

          LJ:  It’s about a serial killer roaming the snowy mountains around Grizzly Falls, Montana.  He creates auto accidents for women driving alone; then takes them to a hidden cabin to allegedly help them with their wounds.  There, after some simple first aid, he ties them up, tortures them and uh, er, has his way with them.

          DA:  And then?

          LJ:  When they’re almost dead, he takes them out and throws them in a snowbank, leaving them to die.  Hence, the brilliant title.

          DA:  Yes.  Brilliant.  And near the climax of this book, a widow is driving through –

          LJ:  Yes!  Her name is Jillian Rivers.  And he shoots out her tires!  Then he drags her to his cabin andthenhestartstohelpher –

          DA:  Ms. Jackson, please.  Slow down.

          LJ:  Yes.  Nothing excites me more than when I talk about my work.  Anyway, two female detectives think they know where he is.  They’re driving as fast as they can.  Meanwhile, the killer ties up the widow.

          DA:  Are the detectives close?

          LJ:  Very close!  But they slide and get stuck in a snowbank! 

DA:  And then?

LJ:  Now is when it gets really exciting!  See, the widow is about to be tortured!  The detectives get their car moving again!

          DA:  Yes.  And then?

          LJ:  Well, they’re getting closer.  Meanwhile, Jillian is trying to stall the

killer, writhing around, pleading with her eyes.

          DA:  And then?

LJ:   SILENCE.

          Judge:  And then?

          LJ:  SILENCE.

          Judge:  Ms. Jackson, answer the question!  What happens next?

          LJ:  I tell the readers if they want to find out what happens to buy my next book.

          Judge:  You do WHAT?

          DA:  The prosecution rests, your honor.

          Defense Atty:  Your honor, I –

          Judge:  You shut up!  I’m holding you in contempt for representing this literary tease!  Ms. Jackson, you are to be remanded to a cabin in Grizzly Falls, Montana, for five years without computer, pen, pencil or paper.  Court is adjourned!

                                                *        *        *

          Now that’s what I call justice.  That’s the beautiful thing about my newly-established court:  everyone gets what I think they deserve.

          Cantankerously Yours,

          Wendell Abern

Wendell Abern can be reached at dendyabern@comcast.net.

January, 2012 – Can One Person Make a Difference?

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January, 2012 – Can One Person Make a Difference?

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Can One Person Make a Difference?

By Bryan Hayes

 

With the holiday season upon us there are many reasons to give thanks.  A lot of times we do not even realize what we have.   There are very few things we take more for granted than quite simply the air we breathe or the ground we walk on, and all that is nature which surrounds us.   It is easy to overlook all of these.

Each and every day as I set out for my morning walk, I take a moment to acknowledge the ever changing landscape from the flowers to the trees and all the nuances that make up the scenery.   Not too long ago I was up early walking my dog with a friend and having a discussion regarding the environment and the impact of “going green”.   Actually to be more accurate it was more of a monologue than a dialogue, as I listened without replying.  

We walked along, and she began telling me how she does not understand this focus we have lately on being environmentally conscious as, in her opinion, it does not matter what we do when other countries do not hold the same standard and thus what they do impacts us in some way.   Because of that ideology, the thinking is that it is futile to try to make a difference. She concluded the conversation by asking, “What difference does it really make anyway?”

This person is not alone in these beliefs.    A lot of people struggle with wondering if what they do truly matters or can make a difference in the grand scheme of things.  It can seem overwhelming, although there is also a different approach, and one that I choose to take.

As we continued walking and I continued listening, I looked at the houses in the area and realized each individual house is an analogy for each person who inhabits the planet.   I noticed a neighbor out in the yard picking up branches, waving hello as we walked by.   I also saw how all of the houses were well kept, and each person was doing their part to make this a nice neighborhood.    While all the lawns are not perfectly manicured by a professional, they all look clean, and it takes each individual for that to happen. 

For me, the conversation reminded me of Mother Theresa’s poem, “Do Good Anyway”.  The message of the poem is to not worry about what everyone else is doing but rather what you are doing.  There will always be someone who thinks it is a waste of time, your efforts are not going to be a success and even if it does, it won’t really matter in the long run anyway.    Along the lines of the poem, have faith that what you do makes a difference; although everyone may not choose to participate, the more people who do, the more impactful the results can be. 

I learned firsthand how important it is to do what we can for the environment when I was traveling to an Asian country recently.   While I was mesmerized by its beauty, I was equally captivated by the struggle it was at times to simply breathe.  The air was thick on some mornings due to the smog, and it was an eye-opening experience (sometimes eye-watering) that made me instantly grateful once I got back home and back to where I could breathe again.

There are many things that we take for granted.  Equally, there are many ways that we can make a difference.   It only takes one house to decrease the property value of a neighborhood, and likewise, it only takes one person to make a positive impact.

January, 2012 – Departure

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Departure

 

By Rainer Maria Rilke

How I’ve come to sense this thing called departure.
How I still know:  a dark unscathed
cruel something, holding up a delicate braid,
showing it to us again, only to tear it apart.

How defenseless I was, looking upon
that which, calling to me as it left me,
remained behind, as if it were all women
and yet small and white and not quite that:

A waving, already no longer meant for me,
followed by lightly echoing waves –, all
but inexplicable: a plum tree perhaps
out of which a cuckoo, hastily, flew away.

 

 

For other poems by Rilke, visit – http://www.poemhunter.com/rainer-maria-rilke/

January, 2012 – A New Beginning

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January, 2012 – A New Beginning

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A New Beginning

By Jessica Small

 

As the holiday decorations come down and all those extended family members flock home, normality returns to our homes. Needless to say, now that the major holidays are over, countless Americans will be committing to resolutions to start off the New Year.

 

It’s an interesting concept. We stumble through each day going along with normal routines – school, work, family, friends, chores, life. Then, we go out with a bang! And start fresh with promises we hope to keep.

 

I’ve never been one for New Years resolutions. I constantly make resolutions, as needed. When my big brother left for college five months ago, I promised to keep in touch. When I started my junior year of high school, I was pledged to put my grades and responsibilities above everything else. And two months ago, I took up running again, and have made it my goal to build up to a 5k.

 

The key word there is “build.” Too often we try to leap into something. We dive head first into a sea of commitment without seeing the reality of the situation. As a teenager, I’m constantly reminded that I need to do everything to ensure a solid future. I’m expected to have the best grades, the best extra curricular activities, and the best ambitions in order to get into the best university, then the graduate school, and then get the best job to make the most money.

 

It can drive a kid insane! Luckily for me, I’ve been knocked down a few times. And each defeat has taught me that I can’t run towards a future. I need to live for today. And do my best. And slowly walk towards where I want to be and who I want to be.

 

As of now, I’m running three solid miles without stopping. My time may be slow, and my face might be bright red by the end of that third mile – but I’m doing it. On January 28th, I plan to run my first 5K ever, which is ironically the way my dad started his own running career nine years ago.

 

So, my advice to you, from the eyes of a teen, is to take those resolutions slowly. It’s easy to jump into it and even easier to fail. But if you work your way up to where you want to be, you’ll make it. And that makes the finish line even sweeter to cross.

 

Jessica Small is a junior at Wellington High School. She is the Sports Editor of the school’s online publication, whswave.com. She is enrolled in rigorous courses at WHS and aspires to go to Emory University, following in her brothers footsteps. She is involved in her high school dance team and is president of ThinkPinkKids. She is an intern for AroundWellington.com.

January, 2012 – Keeping Your Resolutions

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January, 2012 – Keeping Your Resolutions

Health & FitnessCheryl Alker

Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

By Cheryl Alker

When the clock struck midnight and we launched ourselves into 2012, did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Well if you are like most Americans, approximately 88 percent, you will have made at least one, and the majority of that 88 percent will be a resolution related to health and fitness.  So whether it is a promise to eat healthier, exercise more or lose weight.  How do you keep your promise in 2012?

We live in a throw-away society and even our resolutions, I am afraid, are not immune.  However, especially for promises that include improving our health it is in our best interest to not take them lightly.

Below is the Around Wellington’s Guide to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals this year:-

·         Choose an obtainable goal.  Resolving to look like the model on the cover of your health and fitness magazine is not realistic for the majority of us, but promising to include daily physical activity in our lives is very possible.

·         Avoid choosing a resolution that you’ve been unsuccessful at achieving year after year. This will only set you up for failure, frustration and disappointment.  If the promise, however, is always “to lose weight” or to “get fitter” analyze how you went about losing weight or getting fitter in past years. Try a different approach or alter the goals set, instead of stating that you are going to lose 30 pounds, try promising to eat healthier.  If your fitness campaign never lasted past January 30th find an activity that you enjoy and that does not become a chore. Joining a gym is not the only answer to improving fitness.

·         Create a game plan.  Willpower alone is not enough; willpower is for short term success, long term success is only achieved by planning, discipline and finding ways to motivate yourself every day. At the beginning of January, write a comprehensive plan. All successful businesses start with a business plan that describes their mission and specifies how they will achieve it. Write your own personal plan and you will be more likely to succeed as well.

·         Make it less intimidating. Rather than one big end goal, dissect it into smaller pieces. Checking off milestones along the way will reinforce positive behavior so that the end result is achieved and if it is not, you will still be able to see all the positive changes you have made instead of feeling like a failure.

·         Have someone to be accountable to. Share your resolution with someone, whether it is a fitness professional a family member or friend. A gentle reminder will help keep you on track, however set limits to their feedback as this could backfire and be a source of irritation.

·         Reward yourself. Once you have achieved each milestone you have set along the way to your ultimate goal, treat yourself.  Be careful of the reward though, losing 5 pounds will not be helped by a visit to your favorite bakery! Make sure the treat is non-food related; book a personal training session, a massage or reflexology treatment.

·         Seek professional advice and assistance. Everyone needs help and sometimes a friend or workout buddy is simply not enough. When it comes to fitness, research studies have shown that assistance from a fitness professional greatly improves success rates.

·         Keep a positive attitude. Seeing a fitness regime as a punishment for bad eating, an obligation, time consuming, impossible to sustain over a long period of time or just plain boring is not a recipe for success.  Try a different perspective and look at your exercise plan as a break from a stressful workday, a way to boost energy and mood, the only time you will have to yourself all day, a chance to get totally physical and let your mind rest, a way to improve your quality of life immediately.

Good Luck and Happy New Year!

Cheryl Alker specializes in flexibility training, facial exercises and postural alignment.  Her 30 year career started as a group fitness and personal trainer, she has lectured and directed fitness training programs in both Europe and the USA and was an advisor for a Governmental health promotion program. Alker and her company Stretch Results International continues to work with a select clientele from a base in Palm Beach County, Florida, certifying health professionals in her results based stretching program, educating consumers through public speaking and offering consultation to clients who wish to lose their muscular pain and gain flexibility to achieve full and active lifestyles.   Alker has just released a DVD for back pain sufferers. For more information about professional continuing education and consultation options, e:books or DVD’s please call Cheryl on 561 889 3738 or visit www.stretchresults.com.    

  

 

This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Around Wellington. Stretch Results International, the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.

 

 

 

 

January, 2012 – Around Wellington in Pictures

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January, 2012 – Around Wellington in Pictures

Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site! For recent videos, click on our “Videos” link.

Dr. Randall Laurich (of The Wellness Experience) on stage at this year's WinterFest at the Wellington Amphitheatre.
Dr. Randall Laurich (of The Wellness Experience) on stage at this year's WinterFest at the Wellington Amphitheatre. Photo by Carol Porter.

 

Think Pink Kids at the Annual Holiday Parade in Wellington. Photo by Carol Porter.
Think Pink Kids at the Annual Holiday Parade in Wellington. Photo by Carol Porter.

 

Two Men and a Truck at the Annual Holiday Parade in Wellington. Photo by Carol Porter.
Two Men and a Truck at the Annual Holiday Parade in Wellington. Photo by Carol Porter.

 

A Chanukah dinner at Temple Beth Torah. Photo by Carol Porter.
A Chanukah dinner at Temple Beth Torah. Photo by Carol Porter.
Young model shows off a cute outfit at LadyBugs of Wellington. See related story under "AW Spotlight."
Young model shows off a cute outfit at LadyBugs of Wellington. See related story under "AW Spotlight."

December, 2011 – Palm Beach Zoo Press Conference

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Palm Beach Zoo News

WHAT: Press Conference to Announce First Annual Pet Amnesty Day in Palm Beach County

WHEN:             Thursday, January 5th at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE:           Baum Conference Room in the Animal Care Complex at the Palm Beach Zoo

                        (Entrance is on Dreher Trail near the South Florida Science Museum)

WHO:               Representatives from

§         Palm Beach Zoo

§         United States Fish and Wildlife Service

§         Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

§         Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area

§         Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

§         Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control

                       

PHOTO OPS:    Zoo animal experts will show live animals including:

§         Tegu (Argentinian lizard)

§         Kinkajou

§         Parrot.

 

CONTACT:        Claudia Harden – Palm Beach Zoo 561 547-WILD (9453) Ext 223,

                        Mobile 561 585-6085

Members of the media are invited to learn about the First Annual Pet Amnesty Day in Palm Beach County planned for Saturday, January 14th. The public will be invited to surrender any exotic nonnative animals they may be keeping as pets – no penalties and no questions asked. Surrendered animals will be accepted between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Surrendered animals will be checked by a veterinarian, micro-chipped, and made available for adoption by experienced individuals who are capable of caring for them. Animals that will be accepted for surrender include reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. Domestic animals will not be accepted. The event will be held at the West Palm Beach Garden Club in Dreher Park behind the Palm Beach Zoo and next to the South Florida Science Museum. 

Pet Amnesty Day will be hosted by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA), and the Palm Beach Zoo, and is sanctioned by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The January 14th event is free and open to the public. Live animals will be on display and experts from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Palm Beach Zoo and the Nature Conservancy Python Patrol will be on hand for conversations and questions about exotic pets. The event will also feature children’s activities and informational/educational exhibitors.

The surrendered animals will be made available for adoption after 2:00 p.m. Nonnative pet adopters must be experienced and must have already applied and been approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; they must bring their acceptance letters with them. Adopter applications can be found at www.myFWC.com/nonnatives. Becoming an adopter is free.

 

For additional information about the January 14th event call – Lisa Jameson at 561-735-6025.

December, 2011 – Eleven Facts About Invasive Species

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ELEVEN FACTS ABOUT INVASIVE SPECIES

As per Executive Order 13112 an “invasive species” is defined as a species that is:

 

·         Non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and

·         Whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

1.       Invasive species can be plants, animals, or other organisms (e.g., microbes). Human actions are the primary means of invasive species introductions.

2.       Many ecosystems are affected by invasive species which pose one of the biggest threats to biodiversity worldwide. Globalization through increased trade, transport, travel and tourism will inevitably increase the intentional or accidental introduction of organisms to new environments, and it is widely predicted that climate change will further increase the threat posed by invasive species. 

3.       Globally, the cost of damage caused by invasive species has been estimated to be US$1.5 trillion per year – close to 5% of global GDP. More recent estimates of costs within Europe alone are €12 billion. 

4.       Invasive species destroy infrastructure, cause public health threats, harm livestock and native animals, and they disrupt ecosystems. 

 

5.       Global trade in wildlife generates hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Researchers at Brown University report that during a six-year period from 2000 through 2006, the U.S. imported more than 1.5 billion live animals. “This incredible number of imports is equivalent to every single person in the U.S. owning at least five pets,” said biologist Katherine Smith of Brown University.

 

6.       Non-native, wood-boring insects such as the emerald ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle are costing an estimated $1.7 billion in local government expenditures and approximately $830 million in lost residential property values every year, according to study by a research team that included scientists with the U.S. Forest Service

 

7.       Asian carps cause environmental losses and damages of nearly $120 billion a year.

 

8.       Invasive species (harmful non-native organisms) are one of the major threats to native wildlife and habitats. The pet/aquaria trade has been identified as a substantial source of potentially invasive species; escaped or released pets and aquaria species can predate upon, compete with, or spread diseases and parasites to native wildlife. Aquaria dumping and water gardening can also be sources of invasive plants.

 

9.       Already, the biological threats from invasive exotic species account for about a 40% loss in global food production, and scientists warn that the problem is forecast to get worse.

 

10.   The harsh reality is that the vast majority of released pets will die. Some will die quickly, possibly after getting hit by a vehicle or encountering a predator. Others will die a long, slow death by starvation. Either way, it is extremely cruel to return a pet into the wild. Captive-bred animals will not have learned the skills needed to survive in the wild. Even those that were originally wild-caught still have a difficult time adapting to a new environment, where their usual food is not available or the conditions may not be suitable.

 

January, 2012 – Wellington Garden Club January Meeting

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Wellington Garden Club January Meeting

The Wellington Garden Club will meet on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the Wellington Community Center , 12165 W. Forest Hill Blvd. , with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 and a program at 12:15 presented by Paul Craft.  

 

Mr. Craft is a horticultural consultant with over 30 years of experience in the nursery, landscaping, and landscaping design industry.  His presentation is entitled, “The Amazing World of Palms.”   Palms have been his passion having worked with over 1500 species and traveling extensively to learn about their native habitat.  His books include “All About Palms” and “An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms” which he co-authored.  His program will be a journey through what a palm really is, uses and products of palms, unique characteristics of some species and alternatives to the species most commonly used in our landscapes.

 

Guests are welcome and there is no admission fee, but seating is limited.  To reserve a seat, please RSVP to Jayne at 561-791-0273.

December, 2011 – January Events at Whole Foods Market Wellington

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January, 2012 Events, 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.  Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. 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. 

 

 

Cooking Classes, Events and Lectures

 

New! Block Party: In Support of JustWorld International
Tuesday, January 10th 5:30-7:00pm, $5 Donation/Plate
Enjoy international cuisine and wine tasting around the store and your chance to vote for your favorite dish.  Each department will create a recipe that represents one of the countries supported by JustWorld International.  Ambassadors from the non-profit will be at each station to share some of their experiences and pictures from their travels.  Pick up your voting ballot and make your donation at the JustWorld International information table at the front of the store.  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

Gluten Free Cooking

Thursday, January 12th 6:30-8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he demonstrates Gluten Free recipes that are easy to make and flexible to fit your time and taste.  Be sure to bring your appetite and your Gluten Free questions.

 

New! Game on Party Snacks

Thursday, January 19th 6:30- 8:00 PM, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Chef Joe as he shares three fantastic recipes perfect for munching on while routing on your favorite team!  Recipes will be so delicious that your guests will be cheering with extra energy!  All recipes will feature ingredients that are high in nutrients and low in saturated fats.  Participants that wear their favorite team’s jersey will get a special treat.

 

Mom’s Morning Escape & Goddard School Arts & Crafts Corner

Friday, January 20th 9:00-11:00 AM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar, while children of all ages can participate in the Goddard School Arts and Crafts Corner.  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 breakfast. Also, don’t forget to enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the Lifestyle Center (first-come, first-served).  Massage sign-up sheet is located just outside of the Lifestyle Center). 

*All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

 

 

New! Whole Body Fair

Saturday, January 21st 12:00 – 4:00 PM, Free

Stop by our Whole Body Department to learn why your body choices count inside and out!  Enjoy free samples around the department, talk with product spokespeople to learn about products, enter to win prizes (No Purchase Necessary), and free face painting for kids!  No registration necessary, just stop on by.

 

New! Are Headaches or Migraines ruining your day?

Tuesday, January 24th 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

  If you are suffering from migraines or headaches and are looking for a different approach, take the time to attend this talk. Come and learn the three most common triggers that may lead to headaches and ways to avoid them.  Dr. Tim DeCanio is a board certified chiropractic neurologist and renowned speaker.

 

New! Health Starts Here: Mighty Bowls of Goodness

Thursday, January 26th 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

There’s no better way to cut meal costs without sacrificing taste and nutrition than with one of our Mighty Bowls of Goodness!  A Mighty Bowl is simple to create, and the options are endless!  Begin with a base of grains and beans; add in fresh or steamed veggies, choice of protein, and top with a flavorful dressing.  Join Courtney, Healthy Eating Specialist, as she shares some of her favorite Mighty Bowls of Goodness recipes with you.  On the menu: Mediterranean Bowl, Southwestern Bowl, and the Samurai Bowl. 

 

New! Happy Healthy Sweets for Children ages 6-12 years old.

Sunday, January 29th 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Health Starts Here helps kids learn how to satisfy their sweet tooth the healthy way.  Healthy Eating Specialist, Diane will lead children 6 to 12 years old in a hands-on cooking class featuring cinnamon tortilla chips w/Tropical Fruit Salsa, Chocolate Truffles, and a fresh Sweet Green Smoothie! All recipes are made from wholesome foods with healthy fats and are free of dairy and added sugar.

 

New! Ear Infections, Colic, and Asthma, Oh My!

Tuesday, January 31st 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Free

Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Some of the most common reasons to take your child to the doctor can be treated naturally!  Come hear Dr. Ian Shtulman, a Family Chiropractor, review home remedies and natural methods you can use for common childhood problems.

 

New! Pre-Game Block Party: Beer and Wine Tasting $10 Donation

Tuesday, January 31st 5:30-7:00pm, Free

Join us for free samples of the ultimate football party appetizers and vote for your favorite departments’ dish.  Also, for a $10 donation to Wellington High School’s Project Graduation you will receive a Whole Foods Market tasting mug to enjoy wine and beer samples around the store!  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

Coming in Early February:

 

New! Local Artist Celebration: Kathy Morlock

Friday, February 3rd 6:30-8:00 PM, $5 Donation/Person

Meet our current Wellington Art Society local artist, Kathy Morlock, and join us as we celebrate her beautiful paintings that are inspired by the natural Florida landscape.  Participants will enjoy live music, wine and cheese tasting as well as a walk with the artist at 7pm where Kathy Morlock will discuss her art on display and answer questions.  One hundred percent of the event entrance fees will benefit the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000.  Payment will be collected at event entrance in the Café.

 

Announcements:

 

Donate Your Dime through January 15th

Help Raise Money for Charity by Remembering Your Reusable Bags and reduce the impact on the environment while you support the community.  Customers who bring their own shopping bags receive a 10 cent refund per bag or can choose to donate the refund to one of two charities; Big Dog Ranch Rescue or the Whole Planet Foundation.  Please ask a cashier for details about the charities or visit: www.bdrr.org and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.

 

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For up-to-the minute information about upcoming events, sales, and special promotions and holiday menus, become our fan on Facebook at facebook.com/wholefoodsmarketwellington and follow us via Twitter @WFMwellington. For recipes, news, and information regarding our healthy eating mission, download the Whole Foods Market iPhone apps! For more information, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com/iphone/.

 

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 64,000 Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2011, the company had sales of more than $10 billion and currently has more than 315 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

 

Lauren Belinsky

Marketing Team Leader

 

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