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April, 2011- 2nd International Gay Polo Tournament

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For Immediate Release
Alyson Sanderford for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
Releases and High-Res Photos Available at
PhelpsMediaGroup.com

 

 

Gay Polo League to Donate 50 Percent of General Admission Ticket Sales to Palm Beach County Human Rights Council

 

Wellington, FL – December 13, 2010 – The Gay Polo League (GPL), the world’s only polo league for Gay, Lesbian Bisexual or Transgendered (GLBT) players, will return to Wellington in April of 2011 to host their second International Gay Polo Tournament.  The event will be held on Saturday April 2, 2011 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, FL.  This year, half of the money raised from general admission tickets sold will go to support the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council.

The GPL is a United States Polo Association (USPA) official club and consists of all levels of polo players, from beginners to professionals. The USPA rates polo players based upon athletic abilities, playing skills, and tournament play time. Beginning at the lowest level “C”, players move up as they acquire knowledge and refine techniques, eventually getting to “B”, “A”, and then 0- 10, respectively. “A 10” is that coveted rating, and is only held by a few players in the world. Those players who established themselves as the best in the world are awarded with the “A 10” rating. Members of all different levels are seen throughout the GPL, as the only skill required for club members is to have a passion for the sport of polo.

After last year’s Gay Polo Tournament, The Village of Wellington (pop. 55,584) amended its Equal Employment Opportunity policy to prohibit discrimination based on both “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression” in Village employment. The policy covers the Village’s 258 employees.

The action was taken following a request from the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, a local non-profit organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

“The Gay Polo League’s selection of Wellington encouraged the Council to ask the Village to adopt a more inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity policy and to provide family benefits to employees with domestic partners,” said Rand Hoch, President and Founder of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council. “Wellington’s equestrian community came out in support of the tournament – and in support of our requests.”

As a result, Wellington’s revised Equal Employment Opportunity Policy now states: “Wellington’s employment practices are without regard to race, color, creed. religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, marital status, familial status, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law in all personnel and employment actions and in all terms and conditions of employment.”

The Gay Polo League wishes to continue its support of the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council by donating half of proceeds from the General Admission tickets sold to their event for 2011 to the council.  The event will again be held at Grand Champions Polo Field in Wellington on Saturday, April 2, 2011.  The GPL will bring out their highest players to compete in a USPA governed tournament, comprised of twelve GPL players, and four world-class professional players.

“We are thrilled to have this support and partnership from the Gay Polo League,” noted Hoch.  “Palm Beach County is the friendliest place for the LGBT community in all of Florida.  For us to be a part of this wonderful event for 2011 is very special, especially such a high quality event that the public is excited about!”

2nd Annual International Gay Polo League Tournament Fast Facts:

Event: The Gay Polo League (GPL) is pleased to announce their 2nd Annual International Polo Tournament in Wellington, FL

What: Unprecedented, the GPL Tournament will take place during the first week of April. The tournament will field four teams, each of which is to be comprised of GPL players and anchored by a high-goal professional.

Who is GPL: GPL is the sole international polo league to be primarily comprised of lesbian and gay players. Founded to enable gay men and lesbians to share their interest in this unique sport, GPL has created a community of passionate, like-minded athletes. GPL’s mission is to provide the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community with the opportunity to develop and refine the necessary skills for participating in this exceptional sport. To achieve its mission, GPL continues to promote participation in amateur competitions and foster fellowship and goodwill among all members.

Where: Grand Champions Polo Club
Located at the corner of Lake Worth Road and South Shore Boulevard

When: Saturday, April 2, 2011

Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Prices: $20 General Admission
-Includes a field side view of an elegant and exciting game of polo
*Please Provide Your Own Chair

$175 Tailgate Space
-Includes 8 General Admission Tickets & 1 Tailgate Parking Space

$2500 VIP Table
-Includes 8 Seats at Private Table in VIP tent
-Gourmet Food and Beverage

Sponsorship: The GPL offers numerous ways to get involved and connect with participants, spectators, and receive press coverage of future.

For more information about the GPL or for sponsorship opportunities please contact:

The Gay Polo League
Website: www.GayPolo.com
Phone: 561-753-3389
Fax: 561-753-3386

Gay Polo League
Mason Phelps
C/O PMG
12230 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 214
Wellington, Florida 33414

December, 2010 – Hometown Holiday Toy Drive

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December, 2010 – Hometown Holiday Toy Drive

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December, 2010 – Winter Wonders Program Dec. 20 – 24

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South Florida Science Museum

Winter Wonders Program

December 20-24, 2010


WHO: South Florida Science Museum

 

WHAT: Want to make your own snow?  Or learn how a snowflake forms?  Join the South Florida Science Museum for Winter Wonders Program 2010 where young scientists will learn the science of snowflakes, make liquid nitrogen ice cream, make your own snow and many more exciting hands-on experiments.  The Winter Wonders Program is for children ages 4-12.

 

WHEN: December 20-24, 2010

Program begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with extended hours of structured activities available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

 

WHERE: South Florida Science Museum

4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach

 

WHY: The South Florida Science Museum delivers entertaining and educational journeys through the many worlds of science and technology for curious minds of all ages. Located just off I-95 and Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach, the Museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions.  New happenings at Museum include the Bugz exhibit and an Amateur Radio Center open on weekends and holidays. Each year the Museum welcomes more than 120,000 visitors and reaches more than 40,000 students through workshops at the Museum and outreach programs to local schools. Established in 1961, the Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology.

 

HOW MUCH: $40 a day for Museum members and $45 a day for non-members. Before and after care is offered for $5 per day. Pay by the day option is available

 

GENERAL INFO: For more information call 561-832-1988, email programs@sfsm.org or visit www.sfsm.org.

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MEDIA CONTACT:  

Stephanie Uitenbroek or Kelly Husak

Slatkow & Husak Public Relations

561.278.0850 or UitenbroekPR@aol.com

December, 2010 – Saying Goodbye to Gene Mische, a Legend

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Media Contact: Mason Phelps
Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
phone 561.753.3389  fax 561.753.3386
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com

 

December 3, 2010 – Legendary horseman Eugene “Gene” Mische, the founder of Stadium Jumping, Inc., passed away on Friday evening, following a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

 

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 26, 1931, Mische, more than any horseman in history, changed the face of horse sports in the United States.

 

He was 79 years old.

 

Mische recently celebrated over 60 years in the equestrian industry and over the course of his stellar career managed the most prestigious shows in America including the Budweiser American Invitational, American Grand Prix Association National Jumper Championship, New Albany Classic, Lake Placid and I Love New York Shows, Charlotte Jumper Classic, the American Gold Cup, USEF National Jumper Championships, and the National Horse Show. Other Stadium Jumping Inc. productions included the Olympic Games Show Jumping Team Selection Trials in 2000 and 2004, and the World Equestrian Games Show Jumping Team Selection Trials in 2002 and 2006.

 

Mische’s crowning achievement was the creation of the largest and longest consecutively running sporting event in the world, the Winter Equestrian Festival, still going strong in Wellington, Florida.

 

Mische was instrumental in bringing international caliber sport to this nation. In 1980, Mische was part of the five-member Organizing Committee that brought the first World Cup to the U.S. In 1989, Mische and Stadium Jumping, Inc. produced the second Volvo World Cup ever held in the U.S., this time hosting it in Tampa. In 2002, Mische produced the first-ever outdoor Nations’ Cup, hosting it at the Internationale Arena in Wellington, Florida.

Mische was the founding president of the Wellington Equestrian Alliance and was deeply involved in a host of equestrian related issues that ranged from the creation of the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Area in the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, to ensuring that the Village’s codes and regulations help protect and enhance the equestrian community.

Mische was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 2000 and was also awarded the Jimmy Williams Lifetime Achievement from the United States Equestrian Federation, an award he was most proud of, “because it was voted on by my peers,” he said.

 

“I hope when they judge me, they look at the overall contributions I’ve made and Stadium Jumping has made to the sport and to the industry,” Mische said in a conversation with PhelpsSports.com last year.  “I think there are so many contributions that we’ve made to the sport over the years. I’d be happy to be remembered for any one of them. I feel that I’ve been blessed to be a part of this great sport and was able to do what I did.”

 

 

Phelps Media Group, Inc. (PMG), based in Wellington, Florida, is a public relations firm primarily focused on promoting events and people in the equestrian world.

December, 2010 – Massage Envy

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December, 2010 – Massage Envy

AW Spotlight

 

Massage Envy . . . Professional Massages, Murad Facials and an Annual Subscription to Happiness

 

 

By Krista Martinelli

 

When you walk into Massage Envy, you immediately notice the relaxing atmosphere and the many choices you that you have when it comes to finding the perfect massage for your needs. You sit down and start with a glass of cool cucumber water or lemon water. Browse through the book of “Who’s Who” among their staff. Massage Envy proudly employs approximately 55 employees.  You can flip through their book and get to know their various professional massage therapists, their hometowns, their hobbies and their areas of specialization. “It’s all about finding the right therapist to meet your needs,” says Josephine Kern, who is co-owner of the Royal Palm Beach Massage Envy along with her husband Bob. Their four sons, Kevin, David, Jerome and Mike, all play a role in managing the business as well.

 

Bob and Josie Kern, co-owners of Massage Envy in Royal Palm Beach
Bob and Josie Kern, co-owners of Massage Envy in Royal Palm Beach

The Kern family is happy to be putting smiles on people’s faces, erasing the stress.  They have seen someone develop, for example, from walking with a cane to being able to walk cane-free after just a few months of massage, stretching and targeting problem areas. They’re also happy to be able to employ so many people, during this time of economic strain.

 

 

 

 

It’s a busy spa with over 2,500 members just for their location in the Costco plaza on Southern Boulevard. With a $20 per month subscription, members enjoy a $39 relaxing, one-hour massage each month or a facial, along with other perks and opportunities to upgrade. Their customers enjoy the affordability and the flexibility they find at Massage Envy. They are open seven days a week, late hours and accept walk-in appointments. Members of Massage Envy can also receive their massage at any of the over 600 Massage Envy locations that now exist.

img_8812bWhen it comes to choosing your massage, you can opt for reflexology, sports, maternity, trigger point, muscle therapy or upgrade to an aromatherapy or hot stone massage. Within the aromatherapy, there are four aromas to choose from: relaxing (mainly lavender and chamomile), refreshing (lemon, geranium, rosewood, may chang and cedar wood oil), lavender garden (patchouli, grapefruit, sweet orange and two lavender oils) or mint & rosemary. Anyone suffering from chronic pain or limited mobility might appreciate the ProHeat Deep Muscle Therapy massage. This massage offers warm towel compression, therapeutic heating oil, target areas of the body and finishes with a cooling gel to release tension.

On a Friday afternoon, I visited Massage Envy for a massage with Claudine. Running on very little sleep, I warned her that I might fall asleep during the massage, which is a nice combination of truly relaxing, plus a little embarrassing. She just assured me it happens to a lot of people and that I should take advantage of the time to relax. She was prompt, polite, made sure that I was getting the right amount of pressure and provided for a truly relaxing experience. So relaxing that I did, indeed, fall asleep toward the end of it. By the way, according to Josie Kern, one hour massage can be equivalent to as much as five hours of sleep. I needed that!

Another relaxing option at Massage Envy is the Murad facial.

The famous Murad facial products
The famous Murad facial products

 Choose from four Murad healthy skin facials – Anti-Aging Facial, Sensitive Skin Facial, Clarifying Enzyme Acne Facial and the Environmental Shield Vitamin C Infusion Facial. The world-renowned skin care expert Dr. Howard Murad shared his line of products with Massage Envy, so that clients can restore their skin affordably and conveniently. These one-hour facials offer the following benefits: moisturizing skin, increasing the body’s circulation, reversing visible signs of aging, improving skin tone, alleviating redness and sensitivity, reducing wrinkles, reducing blemishes and breakouts. Massage Envy Spa clients enjoy having the new option of a facial, another great item added to the Massage Envy menu of services.

Originally, the Kerns were impressed with the franchise of Massage Envy, seeing that their locations were very busy and yielded such good results for their customers. Jerome and Michael Kern decided to buy the Massage Envy rights from Miami up to Port St. Lucie, along with buying a location in Davie. Then parents Bob and Josie decided to buy a second location in Royal Palm Beach. Meanwhile, Jerome is launching a new fitness business, in the same plaza as the Royal Palm Beach Massage Envy, called Orange Theory Fitness. Orange Theory, based on scientific research, is a program that pushes you to burn fat for 24 to 38 hours after you complete your workout. It’s a high energy class that is designed to get you into the best shape in your life, coming in the next couple of months.

Massage Envy staffThe Kerns also own European Wax Center, a hair removal spa, also located in the same plaza as Massage Envy. One of the finest body wax systems in the world, European Wax is a convenient, affordable way to remove hair. An advantage to customers is that they can receive discounts on both Massage Envy and European Wax Center at the same time. Just stop in Massage Envy for more information.

Speaking of special offers, Massage Envy is now offering beautiful gift baskets during the holiday season. Buy 4 gift cards and receive a FREE gift basket or one free massage. The gift basket comes with these holiday specials too . . .

·         $105 includes a 2-hour massage, gratuity

·         $120 includes a 1-hour massage, facial and gratuity

·         $175 gift card purchase

·         $177 3-month membership, includes three 1-hour massages

·         $150 purchase of Murad products

Call Massage Envy at (561) 422-8889 or stop by for further details on the holiday gift certificates and gift baskets.

 

Josie Kern shows off the Holiday Gift Basket specials
Josie Kern shows off the Holiday Gift Basket specials

 

 

 

 

What makes the Royal Palm Beach Massage Envy the busiest location in South Florida? It just might be the personalized attention that their customers get. Thanks to the involvement of Bob, Josie and Kevin Kern, “we always have an owner on the premises and we’re always happy to talk to them,” says Kevin. In general, people are beginning to see the therapeutic benefits of massage. They love it as a path to wellness, instead of having to take so many pills, according to Kevin Kern. At Massage Envy, the therapists want all ages to feel comfortable, from young people up to senior clients. “It’s all about listening to their needs,” says Josie.

With 45 therapists and being open 7 days a week, scheduling is “a little like a chess game,” says Kevin Kern, who seems to enjoy the challenge. Kevin is also the head golf pro at the Palm Beach Gardens Golf Course. Michael and Jerome Kern tend to travel a lot as regional representatives for Massage Envy. Meanwhile, David Kern visits from Buffalo a couple of times each month. The Kern family works well together in their multiple businesses, all bringing different skills to the table.

The Massage Envy staff stays busy and is also required to stay up-to-date in their education as well. Massage Envy offers education courses, so that all employees are skilled in the latest techniques and the different modalities.

The clients of Massage Envy tend to walk out feeling rejuvenated, refreshed and relieved. “We take care of people the best we can,” says Josie, summing up the most satisfying aspect of the business. “And they keep coming back.”

 

Massage Envy Spa on Southern Blvd. in the Costco Plaza
Massage Envy Spa on Southern Blvd. in the Costco Plaza

 

 

 

 

Massage Envy Spa®

Southern Blvd.

Costco Shopping Plaza

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 422-8889

www.MassageEnvy.com

December, 2010 – Oasis Holiday Open House

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December, 2010 – Oasis Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House

At Oasis Compassion Women’s Center

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December, 2010 – Alan Williamson Story in Chicken Soup Christmas Collections

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December, 2010 – Alan Williamson Story in Chicken Soup Christmas Collections

Alan Williamson Story “Lights Up”

Chicken Soup Christmas Collections

 

 

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Question: How many Alan Williamsons does it take to hang holiday lights on a house?  Answer: Two. The cheerful, whistle-while-you-work AW that puts them up and the aggravated, despondent AW that takes them down and starts all over because of a bonehead mistake of colossal idiocy.

 

For Fort Lauderdale writer Alan Williamson, the fine line between Christmas spirit dizzy and impending disaster dizzy finds its flash point atop a low-budget ladder in “Let There Be Lights,” a high-wire act of a holiday story appearing in two new Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas collections.

 

In Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas, Williamson recalls his apprehension about the prospect of hanging lights from his roof to try and create maximum dazzle for his home with minimum damage to his physical well being.

 

“Along with having a shaky sense of balance, I was completely intimidated by the challenge of attaching lights to the roof in a way that would keep them hanging after I let go,” Williamson admitted. “Which, when you think about it, is really the most important part of light hanging.”

 

From a desperate research mission through neighborhood streets to a daring but ill-fated attempt at igniting a homespun festival of lights with limited electrical aptitude, the story finds a common bond with all who have had their own less-than-masterful experiences trying to create some Christmas magic.

 

After an award-winning run as an advertising copywriter, Williamson launched a second career in 2009 as a nationally-published humor writer. His recent work includes a piece that appeared in the March 2010 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, an article in the Summer 2010 issue of Hearing Health Magazine, a travelogue scheduled to appear in the March 2011 issue of Houseboat Magazine, and a story now appearing in the new  Chicken Soup for the Soul: Family Matters anthology. His humor column, “As I Was Saying,” has appeared monthly in Lighthouse Point Magazine (www.LHPmag.com) since 2003 and on www.aroundwellington.com since 2006.

 

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Gift of Christmas is available exclusively at Wal-Mart and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas is available exclusively at Barnes and Noble. Mr. Williamson can be reached at alwilly@bellsouth.net or www.unauthorizedinsights.blogspot.com.

 

Editor’s Note: Check out Alan Williamson’s “As I Was Saying” each month here at AroundWellington.com.

 

December, 2010 – WinterFest Schedule

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WinterFest Sponsors and Schedule

Dec. 4th, 2010

 

Our very deepest gratitude…

 

John Wash and the International Polo Club Palm Beach

Dr. Randy Laurich- Chairman

Victor Connor- Chairman

“Vanilla Ice” – Rob Van Winkle

Retired Ltc. Col Allen West- District 22 Congressman Elect

WPTV NewsChannel 5Anchorwoman- Roxanne Stein

Mayor Darell Bowen

 

 

Joe Piconcelli and Meredith Tuckwood and all the fantastic team at the City of Wellington

 

Our Sponsors:

The International Polo Club Palm Beach- Mr. John Wash

Diabetic Support Program- Mr. Frank Suess

Prescriptions Plus, Inc.- Mr. Frank Suess

The Wellness Experience of Wellington- Dr. Randy Laurich

Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc.- Ms. Marge Sullivan

 

Our Performers and Entertainment

Al Maeyens- “ELVIS”

Luis Bonilla

Cook Professional Dance Academy

Donna Tucci School of Dance

Lexi Luca

Shay Marie

Taylor Renee

Meghan Ritmiller

Rocky Dance Arts Conservatory

Ultima Fitness Xtreme Tae Kwon Do

 

 

 

WinterFest 2010 Schedule of Events and Performers

 

4:00  WELCOME- Roxanne Stein WPTV News Channel 5, International Polo Club, Wellington Chamber and City of Wellington

4:05  Star Spangled Banner                                                  

4:10  Shay Marie

4:20 Rocky Dance Arts Conservatory Performers

4:25  Taylor Renee

4:30  ELVIS- Al Maeyens

4:40  Saxophone Player – Luis Bonilla

4:50  Meghan Ritmiller

4:55  Lexi Luca

 

5:00  ELVIS – Al Maeyens

5:10  Ultima Fitness – XtremeTae Kwon Do

5:20  Ultima Fitness- ULTIMA GROUP FITNESS

5:25  Lexi Luca and Taylor Renee

5:30  Meghan Ritmiller

5:40 Donna Tucci School of Dance Performance

5:45  Shay Marie

5:50  Kristen Cook- Cook Professional Dance Academy

“VANILLA ICE” Performance

 

6:00  KICK OFF TO VIP PARTY ANNOUNCED BY Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Experience of Wellington and Marge Sullivan and John Lacy-Palm Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

6:05  Lexi Luca

6:10 Kristen Cook- Cook Professional Dance Academy

6:20  Shay Marie

6:25  Taylor Renee

6:30 Reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with Mayor Bowen

6:45  Meghan Ritmiller

6:50  Donna Tucci School of Dance Dancers  

“VANILLA ICE” Performance

 

7:00  Meghan Ritmiller

7:05  Saxophone Player – Luis Bonilla

7:10  Shay Marie

7:15  IPC AND ESP DVD’S

7:20  Lexi Luca

7:25  ELVIS- Al Maeyens

7:30  Salute to the Troops- Ret.Ltc.Col Allen West (District 22 Congressman Elect)  

7:45  Taylor Renee

7:50  Announcements

8:00  MAYOR BOWEN AND SPONSORS TO LIGHT TREE

 

“VANILLA ICE” – ICE ICE BABY SONG

 

Event Ends

 

VIP PARTY FOR Wellington Chamber, Vendors, Lake Wellington Professional Centre, UNTIL 9:00pm   ELVIS STAYS AT VIP PARTY!

December, 2010 – 27th Annual Holiday Parade in Wellington

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   

561-790-6200 Contact: Mary Lou Bedford, Marketing Manager

561 791-2069 Fax

Marylou@palmswest.com

 

27th Annual Holiday Parade “Home for the Holidays” Honors Troops

 

THE PALMS WEST CHAMBER invites you to celebrate with your family and friends at the 27th Annual “Home for the Holidays” Parade and Celebration Sunday, December 12th beginning at 1pm.This year’s Parade theme, “Home for the Holidays” ties in perfectly with this year’s focus on our soldiers, many of who will be home for the holidays for the first time since their deployment. Our Grand Marshalls this year will be a representative from each branch of our Armed Forces. One of the Marshalls representing the Army is Wellington’s own, 1st Sergeant Bobby Parlor, who just returned home from Iraq. This year’s parade will also feature a steel column from the World Trade Center which will be the centerpiece of the new park being built in Wellington, later this year, called the Patriot Memorial.  The artifact is expected to arrive from Ground Zero just days before the parade. We are thrilled that it will be part of this special community holiday celebration.

 

The Holiday Parade is a favorite community tradition that will once again usher in the holidays for thousands of parade lovers who are drawn each year to view the creative floats, local high school marching bands, twirlers and dance troupes, magnificent horses, colorful clowns and costume characters, as well as the many celebrity guests. Besides ushering in the holiday season in the Western Communities, the Parade, also, raises thousands of dollars for scholarships awarded to deserving high school students.  The route of the parade begins at Wellington Trace and cuts through the center of town, going down Forest Hill Boulevard, and ends at the new Wellington Town Center and Amphitheatre.  And, much to the delight of the thousands of children lining the parade route, Santa Claus will undoubtedly makes his annual appearance before the day in done! 

 

The 27th Annual Holiday Parade wouldn’t be possible without the invaluable co-operation of the Village of Wellington, the PBSO and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and through the generosity of presenting sponsor Schumacher Family of Dealerships. Community partners include: South Florida Fair, Republic Services of Palm Beach, Southern Palm Crossing, The Village Shoppes at 441, Fidelity Investments, City of Greenacres, TKM Farms, Callery-Judge Grove, DiSalvo Trattoria, I’m Greek Today, Wellington Golf Cars, The Mall at Wellington Green,  Wellington Regional Medical Center, J.J. Muggs, Two Men and a Truck, Whole Foods, Boynton Financial Group, Grapeseeker Advertising & Design, Christine Rose Photography, and Hill Audio Visual. Media Partners includeThe Palm Beach Post, Town-Crier, Wellington the Magazine, The Forum Group, Wellington Neighborhood News and Around Wellington. For more information and sponsorship opportunities call Mary Lou Bedford at 561-790-6200 for parade applications, please visit www.palmswest.com

December, 2010 – Happy Holidays to You!

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December, 2010 – Happy Holidays to You!

Letter from the Editor   

                      

December, 2010                                                                                                              

 

Dear Around Wellington Readers,

 

Happy Holidays to you and your families!

 

We’ve attacked the holidays in many ways this month, thanks to our

My kids with Santa at the Mall at Wellington Green, 2010

 excellent monthly columnists. Check out the following articles in order to make the most of your holiday season and also to avoid the worst aspects that might come along with it.

 

Check out “Teen Talk” for a little holiday reflection and reality from a teen who seems wise beyond her years, Stephanie Courtois.

 

Don’t let stress get the best of you during these hectic times. In “Health & Fitness,” writer Ruth Mansmith tells you how to deal with “Stress Gone Wild” during the holidays.

 

Every year I look forward to Wendell Abern’s “Scroogie Awards” in his “Cantankerously Yours.” It’s a great window into the worst of customer service, annoying personalities and other annoyances. Crab on, Wendell! 

 

In this month’s “Lighten Up with Lisa,” Lightworker Lisa gives us an enlightening summary of the past year of her columns, set to the music of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”  OK, a few of these are tongue twisters, but it’s all part of the fun.

 

New this month!  I’m happy to welcome a new monthly columnist, who is equipped to answer your real-life relationship questions, Dr. Laura Zipris. In “Ask Dr. Z” this month, she addresses a lonely wife who seems to be losing her workaholic husband and then answers a mother of an 8-year-old who has been acting out since a separation. Dr. Laura Zipris holds a doctorate in Psychology and is licensed to practice psychotherapy in Florida and New York. Laura is certified in Imago Relationship Therapy, a transformational approach that has been used successfully with couples around the world to help them to strengthen their partnerships. Questions for this column should be sent to Dr. “Z” at Drlaurazip@gmail.com or call her at (561) 558-7815.

 

So I’m always envious of our travel writer Terri Farris, who just changed back to her maiden name Terri Marshall. In addition to happily traveling the world, she also holds the title of “National Chocolate Examiner” for www.examiner.com and also does the job of checking out bars for www.barzz.net. So this month, taking a break from the travel, chocolate and bar scenes, she reflects on life’s little detours. Check out “Life’s a Trip” in “Travel with Terri.” And- this just in – meet her third grandchild, who was just born before posting this article.

 

In “Mommy Moments,” I take a turn at reflecting on holiday traditions. I give a listing of a few local holiday attractions and traditions that our family has enjoyed in past years. I’d love to hear from you, if you’d like to share some of your local places to visit during the holidays too. Just email me at: editor@aroundwellington.com

 

Need a few good cookie recipes for the holidays?  Visit “AW Stories of the Month” for Amish Ginger Cookies, Seven Layer Magic Bars and Snickerdoodles. Yum!

 

Have you noticed a constant flow of really relaxed looking people coming out of a storefront in the Costco Plaza in Royal Palm Beach?  You guessed it – it’s Massage Envy. They did approximately 2500 massages last month, they’re open seven days a week and they offer affordable, professional massages. See our “AW Spotlight” story to see how a Massage Envy membership works – and to learn more about their massages and facials. Call Massage Envy today to schedule an introductory massage (just $39). Also they’re offering special holiday gift baskets along with your gift certificate purchases right now. Call for details (561) 422-8889.

 

Our really great contests continue! Between Dec. 1st – 10th, please visit our “Contest” page for contest guidelines. In brief, just find the hidden “AW Contest” inside one of the ads on the right side of our website! The winner will be posted on AroundWellington.com on Dec. 11th. The winner will get a one-hour massage at Massage Envy in Royal Palm Beach in the Costco Shopping Center!

 

Thanks to our contributors for a terrific December issue. There are several articles that I didn’t even mention above, so please explore and enjoy!  See below for the latest stories, photos and videos!

 

Around Wellington in Pictures

As I Was Saying

Ask Dr. Z

Ask the Docs

Astrology at Work

AW Spotlight

AW Stories of the Month

Cantankerously Yours

Contest

Cultural Corner

Health & Fitness

Kids’ Corner

Lighten Up with Lisa

Mommy Moments

Pet Talk

Photo Galleries

Press Releases

Teen Talk

Travel with Terri

Ultimate Productivity

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I hope that you have a Happy Hannukah, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I’m very grateful for our writers, photographers, advertisers and our readers, who make this happen. Thanks again to Damon Webb, our intern, who did a wonderful job posting the majority of the articles this month!

 

I hope that you and your families thoroughly enjoy some of the best foods, traditions and blessings of this time of year.

 

Cheers,

 

Krista Martinelli

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