to accompany Wellington Weekend Events, November 16-18
November welcomes the return of the popular German-style Pop-up Biergarten, offered in combination with Wellington’s weekend events, Thursday, November 16th through Saturday, November 18th.
Featuring Hofbräuhaus Bier from Munchen, the Pop-Biergarten includes a selection of German beers, US craft beers, and ciders, along with sausage, pretzels, and other German-themed foods for purchase. Guests 21 and over can choose from a selection of beers by Hofbräu München, available for purchase, along with keepsake boots and steins with discounted prices for refills. Music and Stein-hoisting contests will round out the free, family-friendly experience.
The Biergarten will be located in the green space and pavilion adjacent to the Town Center Promenade (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard).
Thursday, November 16th
Pop-Up Biergarten 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Live Music by Bavarian Bob
Food Truck & Music Series Food trucks 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) Tribute by Ticket to the Moon at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) Bring your own seating
Friday, November 17th
Pop-Up Biergarten 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Live music by Heart of Soul Trio 7:00 PM – Stein Hoisting Competition (time is approximate)
Lakeside Market 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Town Center Promenade (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) 45+ vendors offering a variety of items for sale Pet-friendly. Free admission and parking. Visit www.wellingtonlakesidemarket.com
Saturday, November 18th
Pop-Up Biergarten
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Live music by Melody Lane Band 7:00 PM – Stein Hoisting Competition (time is approximate)
Tribute to The Four Seasons by The Atlantic City Boys 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) Bring your own seating
at Annual Women of Distinction Luncheonon February 20, 2024
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (November 10, 2023) – Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) is set to host its 2024 Women of Distinction (WOD) luncheon, honoring local philanthropists Denise Hanley (pictured below) and Sheila Rinker for their leadership, outstanding commitment and service to the Palm Beach County community.
The annual celebration will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach.
“Women of Distinction celebrates the legacy of incredible women—and future leaders—who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to others,” said Frances Fisher, event chair. “We are grateful to carry out this time-honored tradition.”
For more than 30 years, the Women of Distinction luncheon has honored exemplary women in leadership who cherish community and family and want to preserve these ideals for others. Proceeds from the luncheonraise scholarship funds for female PBA students who demonstrate outstanding academics, service and leadership.
“At PBA, we cherish the opportunity to celebrate incredible women who have impacted Palm Beach County and beyond,” said President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn. “Denise and Sheila have exemplified service and integrity throughout their careers and civic responsibilities. Both mirror the values that PBA holds dear. By focusing on serving others, giving back, and shining a light, we can create a brighter, stronger future for all.”
Women of Distinction is one of several initiatives from PBA that supports the community and works to create a brighter future—especially as Palm Beach County continues to grow. The university’s most recent notable pursuit has been the launch of its God-Sized Dreams campaign, a major expansion plan that will enable PBA to better respond to marketplace changes, expand program offerings, and build innovative spaces for students, industry leaders, and the public.
The university’s priority is to build the state-of-the-art Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall. This 120,000-square-foot facility will meet the growing demand for students pursuing business or finance, with a curriculum rooted in Judeo-Christian values and the American Free Enterprise system. The six-story building will also house the LeMieux Center for Public Policy, which continues to bring a grounded perspective to important issues for students and the local community.
The God-Sized Dreams campaign coincides with historic growth at PBA, which just welcomed a record-breaking incoming class at a time when many institutions face declining enrollment. PBA’s location in downtown West Palm Beach enables students to intern and work with esteemed businesses in tech, energy, finance, and health care, as demand grows for well-rounded young professionals who exemplify integrity, faith, and a commitment to service. Around 91 percent of PBA graduates enroll in graduate school or hold a full-time job within six months of graduation.
About the 2024 honorees:
Born in Washington, D.C., to Therese and H. Loy Anderson, Denise Anderson Hanley moved with her parents and three siblings, Andrea, Therese and H.Loy, Jr., to Palm Beach in 1958. She attended Palm Beach Private School, Mt. Vernon Seminary, Briarcliff College, and Florida Atlantic University, where she received her master’s in Guidance and Counseling.
In 1970, Denise married her high school sweetheart, Dan Hanley. They raised two sons, Drew and Blake, both Florida attorneys, like their maternal grandfather, Loy and father, Dan, who has been a partner at Gunster for almost 50 years. They are the proud grandparents of Joshua, a sophomore at the University of Florida, Lydia, a junior at Dreyfus High School, and Muoni, three, who attends New Generation Montessori School.
Denise has been a member of the Palm Beach Board of Realtors since the early ’80s and opened her own brokerage firm, Denise A Hanley Inc., Real Estate, in 1983. She has served two terms on its board and has served on and chaired the Professional Standards Committee for many years.
Wanda Jenkins and Denise were both members of PBA’s Women of Distinction Luncheon from its inception. They were honored to co-chair Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Women of Distinction Luncheon for several years after the first chair Bebe Warren, wife of co-founder Don Warren, who conceived the WOD luncheon, decided to step down.
Initially volunteering at the Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults, Denise was asked to be chair and co-chair twice at their annual luncheon. A dear friend of Joyce and Dusty Sang, she has also served as co-chair and honorary chair at The Ryan Licht Sang Foundation annual events in Palm Beach over the years and will be co-chairing with her husband, Dan, in January 2024. Dan and Denise have long supported several other philanthropic organizations, such as The Hanley Foundation, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and the Salvation Army. Dan sits on both boards and recently retired from serving on the board of Palm Beach Atlantic University for the last 30 years.
Denise and Dan are long-time members of Family Church, where their children and they were baptized. Denise’s Christian faith in The Word of God and passing it on to her family, friends and others have been her most joyful mission. She has facilitated Bible studies in Palm Beach and Northeast Harbor over many years. She is currently serving the Palm Beach Ladies Fellowship, held weekly during the season at Holy Trinity Church, where all ladies are welcome to attend.
Sheila Rinker’s community involvement and philanthropy reflect her interests in music, literature, arts and athletics as well as her compassion for others. (Sheila Rinker is pictured above).
Palm Beach Atlantic University, which has enjoyed the longtime support of the Rinker family, is among the top causes on her list. The Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Foundation, where she serves as vice president, took the lead in building Vera Lea Rinker Hall, the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus, and the John and Sheila Rinker Athletic Complex. John and Sheila’s newest contribution of 20 million and 6 million from the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Foundation to fund the six-story Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker School of Business Building will include a stock trading room, lecture hall and the LeMieux Center for Public Policy.
In 2016, the university awarded Sheila and her husband of 42 years, John J. Rinker, honorary doctorate degrees calling them “investors in generational change” for their focus on the well-being of Palm Beach Atlantic University students.
Sheila Rinker personally has lent her creative talents and energy serving as a member of Palm Beach Atlantic’s Women of Distinction committee for nearly 20 years, reflecting her passion to support student scholarships. In particular, her heartfelt desire to support female students struggling financially and in need of encouragement has made a measurable difference in their lives.
Sheila was active with several local charitable organizations and causes. For nearly two decades, her volunteer work with the Palm Beach Habilitation Center has included serving on its board of directors as well as on the organization’s annual Hab-a-Hearts luncheon committee, which selected her as the “Queen of Hearts” in 2015. That award recognized her longtime commitment, outstanding support and contributions to the event that helped the Center reach its fundraising goal.
She served for four years on the Urban Youth Impact board of directors and briefly on the board of the YWCA of Palm Beach County. A supporter of law enforcement, she is the benefactor of a police department in a small Florida town, providing officers with zip-on bullet-proof vests and night vision goggles, four fully outfitted squad cars and a finger printer identification computer. Sheila is also a patron for the H.O.W. (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper) Time Is of the Essence annual luncheon.
Sheila attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, where she majored in commercial art (graphic arts). Her artistic talent was first noticed during high school when her artwork won third place in a national poster contest. She worked in advertising for a few years.
These days, the couple travel extensively, with John sharing some of his photos as inspiration for Sheila’s art — painting in pastels. In addition, she is an avid golfer, winning the club championship at the Lake Toxaway (North Carolina) Country Club twice and scoring nine eagles, four of which were holes-in-one.
The couple, who have four children and six grandchildren, are members of Royal Poinciana Chapel.
To learn more about Women of Distinction and this year’s honorees, please visit pba.edu/wod.
Place: Watermark Ballroom in Wycliffe Golf and Country Club, Wellington, Florida
Event: Charity Fair
Theme: Did You Ever Wonder If You Could Help?
Sponsor: Wycliffe Charities, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995, has raised and contributed more than $3 million dollars to charities in Palm Beach County. Funds come almost entirely from donations from members of Wycliffe Golf and Country Club.
Wycliffe Charities is governed by a nine-member board led by President Norm Primost.
The Charity Fair, chaired by Ed Goldstein, is a first and unique event for Wycliffe Golf and Country Club members.
The event is an Educational Program. At the Fair, the entire membership of Wycliffe Golf and Country Club had the opportunity to meet, question and learn from the representatives of the 25 charities that received Wycliffe Charities grants this year and learn more about the impact of their work.
The charities’ representatives described the wonderful work that they do for children and adults in Palm Beach County who are ill or need help to create better lives for themselves. Wycliffe Charities believes that it is important that donors understand how their contributions help others.
The Charity Fair featured photos taken by volunteers from the Wycliffe Photography Club. Club photographers spent the last several months documenting in pictures the incredible work of these charities in the local Palm Beach Community. Club President, Ross Ginsberg, coordinated the volunteer effort and Avram Tishman directed the technical aspects of the project.
The Charities that received this year’s grants of over $250,000 are . . .
AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
ALPERT JEWISH FAMILIES SERVICE THE ARC OF PBC (Habilitation Center)
CARIDAD HEALTH CLINIC
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY
CLINICS CAN HELP
FAMILIES FIRST of PBC
GRANDMA’S PLACE
HEALTHY MOTHER’S ,HEALTHY BABIES COALITION OF PBC
HOME SAFE
TRUSTBRIDGE HOSPICE FOUNDATION
IN JACOB’S SHOES
KIDS CANCER CENTER
KIDSAFE
LITERACY COALITION
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOC. PBC
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK
PB SCHOOL OF AUTISM
PBC FIRE RESCUE
QUANTUM HOUSE
SARI ASHER CENTER
SPEAK UP FOR KIDS
WPB LIBRARY FOUNDATION
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF THE PALM BEACHES
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S FOUNDATION
For more information about Wycliffe Charities, visit: https://www.wycliffecharities.org/
Wellington and the American Legion Post 390 – Wellington will honor all current and former members of the armed forces at Wellington’s Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Veterans are invited to walk in the parade beginning at 8:15 AM at Wellington’s Village Hall (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard). The parade ends at Wellington’s Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard, and will be followed at 8:30 AM by the Veterans Day Ceremony with remarks by Wellington’s Council and the placement of memorial wreaths.
If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent and your name will be recognized during the ceremony.
For more information about the American Legion Post 390 – Wellington, please contact [email protected].
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.
