Moving to a new city is a thrilling experience, especially when you have a pet with which to share your excitement. Unfortunately, moving can also be stressful for our furry friends. The change in environment, routine, and surroundings can cause anxiety, fear, and confusion to pets, making it difficult for them to adjust to their new home. In this article, Around Wellington provides several tips and resources to help you prepare for your move and ensure the transition goes as smoothly as possible for your pet.
Preparing for Your Move
Before you pack your things and hit the road, prepare your pet for the move. These are just a few steps to tackle ahead of time:
Keep your own stress levels under control to avoid upsetting your dog.
Finding New Pet Services
Moving to a new city means finding new services for you and your pet. Research veterinarians, groomers, and pet stores before moving so you know where to go!
Look for a new vet. Try the AAHA-Accredited Hospital Locator, ask around for recommendations, and read online reviews.
Once you’ve arrived in your new city, help them get settled. Keep in mind that it can take pets anywhere from a few days to weeks or even months before they feel at home in a new place.
Set up your home with all the supplies your pet needs to be safe and happy. Click here for unbiased pet product reviews.
Establish a new routine that’s similar to your pet’s previous routine, including feeding times, exercise, and playtime.
Take your pet for walks in the new neighborhood and introduce them to new people and pets. This will help them socialize and feel more comfortable in their new surroundings.
Moving to a new city is always a little daunting. While pets can make it easier to feel at home in unfamiliar surroundings, the transition isn’t always easy on our furry friends. By keeping yourself calm, investing in helpful supplies, and researching local pet services before arriving in your new city, you and your pet will be able to enjoy all the new adventures and experiences your city has to offer!
Juno Beach, Fla.(November 7, 2023) – Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) has announced the finalists for its prestigious 15th Annual Go Blue Awards, with presenting sponsor Tampa General Hospital (TGH). The Go Blue Awards recognizes individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that promote, implement, or contribute to a “blue” lifestyle of marine conservation, while making significant impact improving and protecting our oceans, beaches, and wildlife. Tickets are on sale to attend the awards dinner at the Center on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The Eleanor Fletcher Lifetime Achievement Award was named for the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s founder who was an innovative pioneer in marine conservation. Eleanor Fletcher educated thousands of children about sea turtles and initiated cultural change to preserve and protect the species. The recipient of this award exemplifies a lifelong, extraordinary commitment to marine conservation education through their work or volunteer activities.
Jim Toomey ─ Creator of the daily comic strip Sherman’s Lagoon, which is syndicated in more than 150 newspapers across 20 countries and in 6 languages. Sherman’s Lagoon combines two of Jim’s lifelong passions: art and marine life. His cartoon books have sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. Jim has received the prestigious Environmental Hero Award twice from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “for using art and humor to conserve and protect our marine heritage.”
The Blue Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes a person who has made significant contributions to ocean conservation through volunteering and work-related efforts. The finalists are:
Nan Hauser ─ President and director of the Center for Cetacean Research and Conservation (CCRC), and director and principal investigator of Cook Islands Whale Research (CIWR). This nurse-turned-whale biologist has spent the better part of three decades studying humpback whales in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, aiding in the creation of a 2 million square-kilometer whale sanctuary and educational research center in Rarotonga.
Todd Steiner ─ Founder and executive director of Turtle Island Restoration Network, an ocean advocacy and research NGO with offices in California, Texas, and Hawaii. For more than 30 years, Steiner and Turtle Island Restoration Network have been leading advocates for the world’s oceans and marine wildlife.
Scott Vogel ─ An LMC program assistant and hospital interpreter, Vogel has lived a life of volunteer activism and education. He has a lifelong passion for ocean conservation, and has been active in promoting stewardship to future biologists and conservationists.
The Blue Hatchling Youth Award recognizes a student up to the 12th grade who has contributed to marine conservation through volunteer activities. The finalists are:
Marina Barto ─ President and co-founder of Surface71, a nonprofit organization run solely by students to raise awareness about plastic pollution and ocean conservation throughout Palm Beach County schools.
Cash Daniels and Ella Grace Galaski-Rossen ─ Founders of the nonprofit The Cleanup Kids. Since they were 7 and 6 years old, respectively, Cash and Ella have shown exemplary leadership skills and passion toward marine life conservation.
Asa Miller ─ A 16-year-old junior at Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School in Scarsdale, New York, Asa is a coral reef restoration specialist, diver, and filmmaker, particularly known for his work and research in his homeland of Cuba.
The Blue Business of the Year Award/Nonprofit of the Year Award recognizes a business or nonprofit that has made outstanding contributions to promoting conservation or restoration of marine life or ecosystems through its work, outreach, practices, products, or technology. The finalists are:
Inwater Research Group ─ A small, nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and researching numerous marine species, including sea turtles, elasmobranchs, and bony fishes. Inwater has a strong focus on marine conservation and education, with research projects spanning across both coasts of Florida.
Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival ─ Founded in 2013 with the mission of raising funds and awareness for ocean conservation,Tortuga and Rock the Ocean have hosted more than 100 nonprofit organizations within the music festival, and raised over $4 million for ocean conservation research, efforts, and education.
Upwell Turtles ─ A nonprofit committed to supporting the research, data collection, conservation, and management of open ocean habitats in the recovery of threatened or endangered marine turtles. Upwell launched the “Lost Years Initiative,” a satellite study that tracks sea turtle migration in hopes of protecting and preserving habitats.
The finalists have been evaluated by an esteemed panel of independent judges who will review the submitted criteria to select finalists and winners. This year’s judges include Sally Murray, daughter of LMC Founder Eleanor Fletcher; Susan Murray, deputy vice president of Oceana U.S. Pacific and granddaughter of Eleanor Fletcher; Greg Marshall, marine biologist and filmmaker; Joel Sartore, longtime contributing photographer to National Geographic magazine and author of The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals; Lad Akins, curator of marine conservation for the Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science and an inductee into the Scuba Diving Hall of Fame; Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, marine biologist and author; Sylvia Earle, Ph.D., president and chairman of Mission Blue and a National Geographic Society Explorer in Residence; and Brian Skerry, award-winning National Geographic photographer and film producer.
About Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead Park, Juno Beach, Fla., is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. The Center also manages the Juno Beach Pier across the street from the park. Established in 1983, LMC seeks to promote conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include a sea turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas, including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures. LMC has been named the third “Best Free Attraction” in USA Today’s10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023.
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber and Hispanic Chamber with The Village of Wellington host the 39th Annual Wellington Holiday Parade
●The Wellington Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 1:30pm.
●The Presenting Sponsor is Wellington Regional Medical Center.
●Roads will close at 1pm.
The Wellington Holiday Parade. Photo by Carol Porter.
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber, Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach County, and the Village of Wellington are proud to announce the 39th annual Wellington Holiday Parade, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center. The event will take place on Sunday, December 10, 2023, starting at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme, “Holidays Around the World”, will be on display as participants ride on floats, decorated vehicles, and walk the route of the parade up Forest Hill Blvd. for thousands of spectators to enjoy. To ensure a safe path for pedestrians, road closures will begin at 1 p.m. The Holiday Park located in the newly completed Amphitheater grounds, will open at 11am. It will include arts and crafts and business vendor booths, activities for the kids, entertainment, and other family friendly fun. For sponsorship opportunities, vendor booth information in the Holiday Park, or volunteer opportunities, please contact [email protected] or call (561) 790-6200.
“Changemakers: Exploring Young Women’s Voices” offered to qualifying high school and college women
(West Palm Beach, FL). — The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to bring back the third year of its free writing course, “Changemakers: Exploring Young Women’s Voices,” taking place every Tuesday, from January 23 to February 27, 2024, from 5-6 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. As part of its focus on arts education, the Kravis Center’s free event is dedicated to nurturing the creative talents of young female writers from their first year of high school to their senior year in college. This uniquely curated six-week workshop is led by Palm Beach State College Professor Michelle Winkler (pictured below).
“By working with the Kravis Center to offer this free workshop, we represent a powerful commitment to uplifting and honoring the diverse stories and creative ideas of young women,” said Winkler. “The heart of ‘Changemakers’ intends to nurture and amplify the authentic voices of Palm Beach County’s young female participants, fostering an environment where transformative seeds can grow.”
Students must be nominated by their high school and (or) college teachers to be accepted into this writing course.
Professor Winkler is an accomplished educator with a Doctorate in Education and a Master of Arts in English from Florida Atlantic University, focusing on Literature and Multiculturalism. “Changemakers: Exploring Young Women’s Voices” seeks to harness the narratives of young women, providing a creative space to cultivate their unique voices. Winkler will employ her two decades of extensive expertise in higher education, AP, AICE and Dual Enrollment instruction to facilitate a dynamic and impactful learning experience.
“We are incredibly excited to see the return of ‘Changemakers: Exploring Young Women’s Voices’ which serves as a testament to our commitment to enriching the artistic and cultural landscape in Palm Beach County,” said Kravis Center CEO Diane Quinn. “This free workshop empowers the next generation of creative minds, cementing the Kravis Center’s legacy as a pillar of artistic innovation and excellence in the county.”
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by being an economic catalyst and providing community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. For general information about the Kravis Center, please visitwww.kravis.org.
For more information about “Changemakers: Exploring Young Women’s Voices” and to nominate a student by January 12, please email [email protected].
In a small bowl, mix together mayo and mustard. Spread one side of two pieces of bread with Dijonnaise mixture. This is your base for both sandwiches.
Top each of the two slices of bread with 1 cup of turkey, ¼ cup of mashed potatoes, 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce, ¼ cup of stuffing, and then 2 tablespoons of gravy and spinach.
Place second pieces of bread on top to complete sandwiches. Slice in half and serve.
For more deliciousness, head over to Delish.com. (Photo by PARKER FEIERBACH).
Offering FREE Admission & Special Discounts for Military Members and Veterans, November 11 & 12, 2023
(West Palm Beach, FL – November 2, 2023) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be celebrating Veterans Day Weekend, November 11-12, by offering FREE admission and special discounts to currently serving members of the armed forces and all military veterans with IDs. The usual admission is $15 for nonmembers.
“Mounts Botanical Garden is proud to honor our local heroes, both those currently serving and all former soldiers, sailors and marines veterans, by offering free admission over Veterans Day Weekend,” sys Mounts Curator-Director RochelleWolberg. “In addition, we are offering them a special 10 percent discount in both the Mounts Gift Shop and Vintage Garden Thrift Shop.”
“We look forward to welcoming these distinguished patriots to our beautiful 20-acre oasis, located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach,” she adds.
Other horticultural activities at Mounts that weekend include:
November 11
Spirit Walk Imagery Board Game on the Great Lawn
With Blanche Williams
Five 45-minute sessions:
+ 9:30 am to 10:15 am
+ 10:30 am to 11:15 am
+ 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
+ 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm
+ 1:30 to 2:15 pm
$25 for Mounts members; $35 for nonmembers; per session (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited.
Walking with spirit is a playful journey and playfulness is the new wellness. Take a mental break before the busy holiday season by focusing on one’s own inner joy. Experience a one-of-a-kind spiritual game where all choices are right, and everybody wins. The Garden makes a perfect setting for this outdoor journey of reconnection. Four people per game will sit together while playing individually. Others in attendance are invited to observe and hold space creating a sacred container. Participants will be guided through a series of choices involving the sense of sight, smell, touch, sound, and especially intuition. Each participant will arrange their own choices and determine its meaning, accompanied by live Native American flute music. The culmination of the game is a unique takeaway. Everyone will choose a special memory stone so that every time it is held, it will evoke memories of the moments, the messages, and the joy. Potential benefits may include:
+ Improving overall peace of mind
+ Reuniting a sense of playfulness
+ Stimulating and energizing well-being
+ Improving self-love and building confidence
+ Reducing anxiety and creating calming effect
+ Triggering release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemical
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $15 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 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.
A New Moon Cacao Ceremony & Sound Immersion Experience
With Casa Rituals
Sunday, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
$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.
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. Recently 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.
–From seismic spreads to single meals with all the fixings, patrons pick the take-out option that’s perfect for them.–
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, FL— For over a decade, Thanksgiving has become synonymous with good cheer and happy tummies at Joseph’s Classic Market. This year, the growing, family-run market chain offers complete dinners for one, two, and four persons and meals customized for groups of ten to twelve with no substitutions. For those who prefer personalizing their holiday feasts, half and full trays and a la carte options are also available.
Dinner for one features a slow-roasted, all-natural, boneless turkey breast with traditional herb stuffing -or- Joseph’s famous Italian pork sausage stuffing with cranberries; traditional mashed potatoes -or- mashed sweet potatoes with maple syrup, brown sugar, and marshmallows; and roasted vegetable medley with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt -or- green bean almondine for $19.99 plus tax. Dinner for two includes the above-mentioned as well as a slice of homemade pie for $39.99 plus tax.
Dinner for four serves a two-pound, slow-roasted, all-natural, boneless turkey breast with one pound each of the following combinations: traditional herb stuffing and Joseph’s famous stuffing with cranberries; traditional mashed potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes; and roasted vegetable medley and green bean almondine for $79.99 plus tax.
Dinner for ten to twelve combines a fourteen-pound, slow-roasted, all-natural, whole turkey with two, one-pound fresh mozzarella logs and two tomatoes with balsamic glaze, traditional herb stuffing, Joseph’s famous stuffing with cranberries, roasted vegetable medley, and green bean almondine. Meals come with homemade turkey gravy, cranberry sauce, a dozen dinner rolls, and two whole apple and pumpkin pies for $229.99 plus tax.
For those who want to take the a la carte route, Joseph’s offers half trays and full trays featuring everything from a whole cooked turkey to a bevy of sides including southern cornbread stuffing, roasted vegetables, and its famous sausage and cranberry stuffing. Also available are its fresh-baked pies in the following flavors: apple, blueberry, cherry, mixed berry, peach, pecan, and coconut custard.
Excluding dinners for one and two—available in the prepared foods sections on November 22 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and November 23 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)—the deadline for all other dinners and a la carte orders is November 17. Please note that substitutions and customizations are not available. Orders will be packed cold; just heat and serve.
ABOUT JOSEPH’S CLASSIC MARKET
Founded in 2005 by Joseph Acierno, the eponymous Joseph’s Classic Market leads South Florida’s specialty market segment by emphasizing exceptional customer service and offering the freshest and tastiest food available. With over 30 years of gourmet industry expertise, the Brooklyn native operates the regional conglomerate alongside his sons, John and Joseph Jr. Each store boasts ready-made, chef-prepared foods, a bakery, and top-notch deli and meat counter and offers catering, custom cakes, and bespoke floral arrangements.
Joseph’s Classic Market has outposts in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, and West Palm Beach. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. On November 23, Thanksgiving hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Educational Series Explores Brain Health, Surgical Options, and Financial Planning
Palm Beach Gardens, FL – The Mind, Music and Movement Foundation for Neurological Disorders is proud to announce its Lunch & Learn Fall Series continuing through December at Tropical Sands Church and Frenchman’s Reserve. This series aims to provide valuable education to the community on topics related to senior lifestyle, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
The next Lunch & Learn event on November 15 will include a presentation by Dr. Arif Dalvi, Director of the Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program at Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute, titled “Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) or Focused Ultrasound? What will work best and when?” Attendees at the Tropical Sands Church can expect to gain comprehensive insights into the intricacies of both DBS and focused ultrasound surgeries, including a thorough understanding of the benefits and potential risks inherent to each method. The session will encourage attendees to assess outcomes based on the latest clinical research, fostering a well-informed perspective on the optimal approach to address neurological disorders. The November Lunch & Learn is free with a $20 lunch offered, advance reservations required.
Later in the year, on December 14 at the Frenchman’s Reserve, Anne B. Sternlicht, Managing Director of JP Morgan Private Bank, will guide participants through a thought-provoking discussion titled “The Well-Prepared Spouse.” This educational session will explore the fundamentals of financial, investment, and trust planning, offering essential insights into the intricacies of preparing for the unexpected in our ever-evolving world. This session promises to equip participants with valuable knowledge, empowering them to make informed decisions about the well-being and security of their loved ones. Tickets to the December Lunch & Learn include one lunch meal and are $50 per person.
“I am thrilled to welcome esteemed speakers to our Lunch & Learn Fall Series,” said Beth Elgort, Founder of M3F. “Dr. Arif Dalvi and Anne Sternlicht’s contributions to our educational series will provide invaluable insights into neurodegenerative diseases. I’m eager for our community to hear their knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding and empowerment in the face of these critical topics.”
M3F is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports comprehensive integrative programming that addresses movement, mobility, balance, speech, nutrition and mental well-being for people and their families living with a neurodegenerative disease. The foundation’s main objective is to instill hope, confidence, strength, wellness, friendship and commitment in class participants and their families. M3F programming is available in person and virtually.
The Lunch & Learn events are open to the public and RSVPs are required. To purchase tickets or to learn more, visit www.m3f.org/events, call 561.510.8611 or email [email protected].
November 2, 2023 Wellington, FL – The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), Palm Beach County’s official economic development organization, selected Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center to serve on the BDB Board of Directors. Effective on October 1, 2023, the Business Development Board announced these notable leaders who will assist with positioning Palm Beach County as the top business location during the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
“It is a privilege to have a distinguished group of influential leaders who will be steering the economic development initiatives of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. Their strong dedication to nurturing business growth in our region makes them well-suited for their roles as members of the BDB Board of Directors. I look forward to collaborating with them in shaping the future of Palm Beach County,” said Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB).
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About Wellington Regional Medical Center
Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 233-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 Business Development Board:
The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County is the official public/private economic development organization for Palm Beach County. Founded in 1982 as a not-for-profit corporation, our primary purpose is to attract and retain new industry, business investment, high quality jobs and workforce development through corporate relocations, expansions and international trade. During the past five years, the BDB has assisted more than 140 companies that have created or retained more than 13,110 direct jobs with average salaries greater than $80,000, resulting in more than $1.12 billion in capital investment to Palm Beach County. The BDB’s highest level investor partners include Focus
Financial Partners, Carrier, Florida Power & Light, Good Greek Relocation Services, LRP Media Group, HSS, Moss Construction, Stiles Nicholson Foundation, Suffolk Construction, Tampa General Hospital, Tortoise Properties, TPA Group and Wexford Real Estate Investors (WREI). Additional information can be found at the BDB’s website, BDB.org.
Cost: $52.50 (Morikami Members $48.75). Advance Registration Required Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brush strokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject
Saturday, Dec 2
The Art of Kokedama (Workshop) Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm or 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Cost: $60. Advance Registration Required Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil. It is wrapped with string and contains an ornamental plant growing inside. These beautiful and decorative plants, bring an organic and natural touch to planting orchids, succulents, and other ornamental plants. Learn the mechanics of how to make kokedama, creating two regular sizes and one small one to decorate your home or to give away to a special person.
Saturdays, Dec 9 & 16 Japanese Traditional Music: Koto (Class) Time: Beginners – 10:30am – 12:30pm Intermediate – 1pm-3pm
Cost: $105 (Morikami Members $100). Advance Registration Required
The Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn about the history, culture and techniques in how to play this exquisite instrument in this 2 week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class.
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Cost: $67.50 (Morikami Members $60). Advance Registration Required
Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy.
Wednesdays, Dec 6, 13, 20
Ikebana Flower Arrangement: Sogetsu School (Class)
Time: Beginners – 10:30am –12:30pm
Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $67.50 (Morikami Members $60) Advance Registration Required Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy.
Cost: $52.50 (Morikami Members $48.75) Advance Registration Required
Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brush strokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject.
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55) Advance Registration Required
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering.
Saturday, Dec 9 Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration) Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm Cost: $5 with paid museum admission.
Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of matcha green tea and a sweet will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life.
Saturday, Dec 9
The Art of Japanese Gift Presentation (Workshop) Time: 10:30am – 12pm or 1:30pm – 3pm
Cost: $35 Advance Registration Required
Learn the customs and art of Japanese gift presentation in this hands-on workshop. Combining traditions with contemporary aesthetics, participants are introduced to the beauty of Japanese packaging and design, often times incorporating natural and unconventional materials. Learn to wrap with washi (Japanese traditional handmade paper), create uniquely designed boxes, and other techniques to give your gift an Asian-inspired elegance. Workshop tools and materials will be provided for the participants to use.
Sunday, Dec 10 Film Screening: Patema Inverted
Sponsored by The Rubens Family Foundation(98min., 2013, Rated PG, Animation)
Time: 11am (Dubbed in English) and 2pm (in Japanese, subtitled in English) Cost: $5 with paid museum admission (FREE for members as part of Member Appreciation Weekend. Children ages 3 and under free, limited tickets available)
From visionary director Yasuhiro Yoshiura (Time of Eve) comes a perspective-twisting sci-fi adventure about two kids separated by opposite gravities. Patema lives in an underground world of tunnels, the long-abandoned ruins of a giant industrial complex. Though she is a princess, she is held back by the rules imposed by the elders of her clan. One day when she is exploring in a forbidden zone, she is startled by a strange bat-like creature and tumbles headlong into a void – and out into the wide open world above the surface, a place with reversed physics, where if she let go she would “fall up” into the sky and be lost forever.
Age is a student on this surface world, a totalitarian society whose compliant population has been brainwashed against the “sinners who fell into the sky.” When he spies Patema hanging upside-down from a tree, he pulls her down to safety, struggling with all his might to keep her earthbound as she grips on to him for dear life. Together their weights cancel each other out, and once they master the art of navigating competing gravitational forces, they set out to evade the leaders of Age’s world and discover the secret that keeps their worlds apart.
Thursday, Dec 14 Karensansui: Raking Demonstration (Demonstration) Time: 10:30am Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required
Karesansui or dry landscape garden, is founded on Zen ideology using carefully composed rock arrangements and gravel or sand. A karesansui is carefully raked to represent characteristics of water such as currents and waves while boulder arrangements may be interpreted as islands. Learn about our Late Rock Garden and observe how the raking can be a practice in mindfulness and meditation.
The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn various shibori techniques and create a set of special dinner napkins for your home.
Saturday, Dec. 16 Family Fun: Shimekazari Time: 12pm – 3pm Cost: FREE (with paid museum admission). No Reservation Required Come celebrate the end of the year by weaving your own shimekazari, a Japanese New Year’s wreath.
Saturday, Dec 16 – Friday, Dec 29 Family Fun: Nengajō: New Year’s Cards Time: 10am- 5pm Cost: FREE (with paid museum admission). No Reservation Required
Join us throughout the holiday season to create a nengajō, a Japanese New Year’s card, to share with friends and family.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
