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Features

MEET SOME OF WELLINGTON’S RISING STARS OF POLO Wellington is home to many talented polo players, including the rising stars who represented the area at the United States Polo Association National Youth Tournament Series at the San Diego Polo Club and the Central Park Horse Show in New York. By Julie Unger

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 2015 EQUESTRIAN SEASON PREVIEW

RAY & TERRIE MOONEY WORK HARD TO KEEP IPC A SUCCESS

CHIP MCKENNEY BRINGS HIS EXPERTISE TO WELLINGTON

CAST A VOTE TODAY FOR WELLINGTON’S NEXT TOP MODEL

WELLINGTON HERO: GOLF PROFESSIONAL BOB GLICKMAN

Equestrian season is right around the corner! Get yourself ready for all the action with our preview of the 2015 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center show grounds and dressage stadium, along with events at the Grand Champions Polo Club and the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The lush polo fields are well-manicured and safe, sponsors are lining up and ticket sales are brisk for the 2015 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach — and that’s music to the ears of husband and wife Ray and Terrie Mooney, who have played an integral role in the success of IPC. By Sharon Robb A new face will become more familiar in Wellington’s social and equestrian scenes this year — that of Chip McKenney, who recently moved from the West Coast to join Phelps Media Group as a partner and chief executive officer. By Mary Adelaide Brakenridge

Bob Glickman of Wellington has been a golf pro for more than 30 years, yet he says his involvement as a coach in the First Tee is the best thing he has ever done as a golf professional. By Deborah Welky

WELLINGTON SOCIAL SCENE Capitol Lighting Celebrates Opening Of New Wellington Showroom Dinner Theater Brings ‘Murder At The Speakeasy’ To Wellington Wellington Rotary Club Hosts Peace Day Ceremony At Peace Park Annual Fall Festival Brings Crowds To Village Park In Wellington New Western Business Alliance Hosts Its First Networking Social

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A quintessential Florida girl, 18-year-old Olivia Burns, with her tall, slim build, honeyblonde hair and tan skin, is the final contestant in our Wellington’s Next Top Model contest. Learn about Olivia and vote for your favorite contestant this month! By Julie Unger

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Wellington Home visits a large, Mediterranean-style home in Paddock Park with unique upgrades. Built in 1999, the home is situated on more than two acres and includes six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and three half bathrooms, in addition to six garages, a basketball court, tennis court, golf green and custom-made gazebo. Numerous windows and skylights give the home a bright and airy feel. By Julie Unger With the opening of the Wild West Diner, New York City’s loss became Palm Beach County’s gain. Steven Good, who owns the new restaurant, spent many years operating a string of classic Big Apple diners. Good has brought the best of what he had at his New York diners with him — a menu so long it defies quick decisions. By Chris Felker

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Wellington THE MAGAZINE

volume 11, number 11 November 2014

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Equestrian Season Kicking Off A Bit Earlier Each Year! It’s that special time of year where we welcome our many equestrian friends back to town. Wellington has always been known for its “season,” but while many around the country watch leaves changing color to represent the change in seasons, our season consists of seeing the changes taking place in the community with more horse trailers, riding boots and spectacular equestrian events kicking off earlier each year. This month, Wellington The Magazine has worked with some of the top equestrian venues in the area to bring you our “Official Equestrian Season Preview” issue, packed tight with all the exciting new changes taking place at each of the different venues — from show jumping to dressage and polo. Our Equestrian Season Preview includes venue background information, competition highlights and show schedules, so that you can plan your calendar well in advance and be sure not to miss all that Wellington’s 2015 equestrian season has to offer. Also in this issue, we wrap up our Wellington’s Next Top Model contest with the introduction of our final nominee, Olivia Burns, who was transformed by Alexis Hughes and Christina Guardino at Tricho Salon, with clothing professionally styled by Veronika Davis at Nordstrom. We also recap all of the contest’s nominees and give you, our readers, information on how you can get in on the voting and help us choose Wellington’s Next Top Model. The winner will then be featured in our December “Holidays In Wellington” issue. Wellington Table takes us this month to the new Wild West Diner for some true American comfort food dishes. Wellington Real Estate features long-time local Realtor Deanna Hicks, while Wellington Health checks in with cardiologist Dr. Eliezer Hernandez of Cardiology Partners. This month’s Wellington Hero is Bob Glickman, a longtime golf pro who is most proud of the work he has done as a coach in the First Tee, which uses golf to teach core values to children. Read more about this great organization and you might want to become involved as well. As we prepare our “Holidays In Wellington” issue and get ready for the upcoming equestrian season, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers, advertisers and friends a very happy Thanksgiving!

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Capitol Lighting Celebrates Opening Of New Wellington Showroom

(Left) Brian, Jason, Ken and Eric Lebersfeld with Rob “Vanilla Ice” Van Winkle and a selection from his Vanilla Rain lighting collection. (Right) Capitol Lighting President Eric Lebersfeld and Vanilla Ice presented Making Lives Brighter awards to Big Dog Ranch Rescue’s Jeff Jacob and Habitat for Humanity’s Bernie Godek.

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Capitol Lighting held a grand opening celebration of its new Wellington location. The event featured an appearance by Wellington resident, musician and TV star Rob “Vanilla Ice” Van Winkle, who debuted his exclusive new Vanilla Rain lighting collection. Capitol Lighting has been owned by the Lebersfeld family for 90 years. Visit the store at 2863 State Road 7 before Nov. 30 to register for a chance-to-win Capitol Lighting’s 90th anniversary $2,500 home lighting makeover. Learn more at www.1800lighting.com.

(Left to right) The Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Capitol Lighting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony; Vanilla Ice autographs Jeremy Doner’s bowtie; Dr. Randy Laurich, Andrea and Roger Plevin, and Sue and Bill Butterworth; and Sherry and Darell Bowen.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Dinner Theater Brings ‘Murder At The Speakeasy’ To Wellington

(Left to right) The cast of “Murder at the Speakeasy” from Standing Room Only Productions; Betsy LaTouche teaches the Charleston to Daby Suarez and Mack Ross; and Wellington staff members dressed up for the occasion.

The Village of Wellington presented its mystery dinner theater production “Murder at the Speakeasy” on Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Wellington Community Center. The interactive event provided another fun evening of entertainment and wild Prohibition-era outfits.

(Left to right) Detective Shenanigans has victim Valentino’s body taken away; the prime suspects are lined up for questioning; the murderer, Squeaky, is caught by Detective Shenanigans; and costume contest winners Wendy Hackworth, Joe Parson, Trina Sanchez, and Marianne and Ron Davidson.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Wellington Rotary Club Hosts Peace Day Ceremony At Peace Park

(Left to right) Don Gross with family members of Father Sam Profeta, Maria Furlong, Mercedes Martinez and Robert Madonna, dedicating a new peace pole to Profeta’s memory; Randy Pfeiffer with Wellington Rotary World Peace Award winner Maureen Holtzer; and Dr. Juan Ortega, Tom Neumann and Eric Gordon.

The Village of Wellington and the Wellington Rotary Club sponsored the ninth annual Wellington World Peace Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 21 at Wellington Rotary Peace Park. The local event coincides with the United Nations International Day of Peace. At the event, Maureen Holtzer was given the 2014 World Peace Awareness Award, and several other awards were given out to local students.

(Left to right) The Palm Beach Central High School Traditions choir sings “We are the World;” Student Mediator Award for Resolution Tactics (SMART) winner Marianna Gomez with poetry contest winners A.J. Pontecorovo, Tara Kari and Ryan Bruno; photography contest winner Erica Cheeseboro with Larry Kemp; and the PBSO Honor Guard at the ceremony.

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wellington social scene Photos by Julie Unger Annual Fall Festival Brings Crowds To Village Park In Wellington

(Left to right) Tom Wenham, Gladys Ferrer, Bruce Delaney and Regis Wenham; students from Akademia Dance performed on stage; and friendly witches Abbie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien and Alahna Otrola.

Wellington held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Village Park on Pierson Road. The event provided a family-friendly Halloween celebration with food trucks, bounce houses, trick or treating, a haunted house, face painting, balloon animals, a costume contest and more.

(Left to right) Three and under costume contest winners Liliana Maria Mattingly, Layla Hutson and Aubree Rodriguez; four- to six-year-old winners Bella Calegario, Summer Irwin and Jack Dinow; 11- to 14-year-old winners Anthony Bleeker, Ethan Nelson, Lisa Parrish and Phillip Tirino; Hanna Turner, Morgan Schorr, Abby Lawing, Victoria McFarland and Kevin Kramer won in the 15 and older category; Felipe De La Rotta, Michael Goldman, Diana Maglocco, Lina Bot, Maria Bot, Deanna Griffin and Cassidy Flechaus hand out candy.

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wellington social scene Photos by Julie Unger New Western Business Alliance Hosts Its First Networking Social

(Left to right) Barry Manning, Andrea Plevin, Eric Gordon and Ed Riff; Elaine Tomchin and Joan Scherer; and Cynthia Jackson and Galina Kogan.

On Thursday, Oct. 16, the Western Business Alliance, a new business networking group held its first social at the White Elephant restaurant in the original Wellington Mall. There were raffles, snacks and drinks as dozens gathered to create new relationships and rekindle old. For more info., visit www.thewestern businessalliance.com.

(Left to right) Jann and Paul Seal with Roger Plevin; Don Gross and Hope Barron; Eric Gordon and Jessica Clasby with Claudia and Mario Camacho; Joe Boyle, Tom Carreras, Tom Hill and Keith Jordano; and Denise Smith with John Marinelli.

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A correlation between

By Kenneth N. Woliner, M.D., A.B.F.M.

Hypoglycemia and Hypothyroidism

“All of a sudden, I get nervous. My heart races. I get

dizzy to point I have trouble walking. Dr. Woliner, is there any hope for me?” Andrea did look nervous. “Don’t worry, we’ll get to the bottom of it. In the meantime, perhaps it would be a good idea for my staff to bring you something to drink, or better, something to eat.” “That would be nice. Ironic how you said that. When I skip meals I feel worse, and when I eat, I feel better.” “When you were getting your vitals taken by my medical assistant, I had a chance to read your intake questionnaire. You’re a walking-talking case of Hypoglycemia.[1]” “You mean ‘Low Blood Sugar’?” “Yes, I’m talking about sugar control problems causing the symptoms you are frustrated with.” I continued on. “Your medical history included several ER admissions for panic attacks, prescriptions for Xanax and Lexapro, but there wasn’t a thorough evaluation of hypoglycemia, and definitely not a good evaluation of thyroid issues that contribute to it.” “Is that why my neck sticks out like this?” “At this point, I don’t know for sure. There are several types of thyroid problems, and at least two types contribute to hypoglycemia, and even more confusingly, hypoglycemia can cause thyroid problems too!” “I’m glad I’m recording our consultation with my App on my iPhone. That way I can listen to this over again with my husband. I’ll admit I’m not following you that well.” “Since this is being recorded, perhaps I start from the beginning and explain hypoglycemia and how the thyroid relates to it. Stop me anytime in the middle should you have any questions. Okay?” Andrea nodded. “’Hypo’ means ‘low’, ‘glyce’ means ‘sugar’, and ‘emia’ refers to your ‘blood’. Hypo-glyc-emia. The number one sugar floating through our bloodstream is glucose, so a lot of people use the terms ‘blood sugar’ and ‘blood glucose’ interchangeably.” “I’m following you so far.” “Every cell of our body, all of our tissues, from your brain to your muscles to your skin, and even your hair - they all use sugar (glucose). Now, if there isn’t enough sugar in your bloodstream, it stands to reason there might not be enough sugar in your brain and other cells. They wouldn’t function that well.” “And if I was low brain sugar, I could be dizzy, irritable, and nervous?” “Yes, but that is only part of the reason why. When your brain realizes the sugar level gets too low, it realizes that other bad things could happen, such as you passing out, so, it sends signals to your endocrine glands, most notably your thyroid and adrenals, to stimulate your body to make its own glucose.[2]” “And that’s a good thing, right?” “Yes, but if your body isn’t working the way it is supposed to, when you realize your blood sugar level is getting too low, you might overcompensate for a sluggish thyroid with adrenaline.[3]” “This is where I’m starting to lose you.” “Okay, I’ll slow down a little. One stress hormone, adrenaline, raises blood sugar, but if you have to overuse adrenaline, because other hormones such as thyroid aren’t working as well as they should, you get the side effects of adrenaline too. They include palpitations, anxiety, and shaky feelings.” Andrea’s light bulb went off in her head. “I got it now, or at the very least, that protein bar is kicking in. It was really yummy. So how does the thyroid come into all of this?” “When your blood sugar drops, your body will compensate by making more thyroid hormone.[4]” “And mine isn’t doing that?” “It might be trying, but honestly, I don’t know yet. I only met you an hour ago, and I haven’t done any blood tests or imaging tests of my own. I do see on your questionnaire that you have other symptoms of hypothyroidism (constipation, cold intolerance, brain fog), and my physical exam showed decreased reflexes. So I think we got to look deeper with both imaging and blood tests.” Andrea returned a week later to go over her results, MP3 recorder in tow. “Your thyroid ultrasound showed a diffuse enlargement and multiple small nodules, but I think that is in response to your low blood sugar, not a cause of it. Although your screening TSH test was ‘in range’, more in-depth testing showed suboptimal amounts of T3, along with evidence of an autoimmune thyroid disease called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Unfortunately, antidepressants can interfere with T3 metabolism, making hypoglycemia and other symptoms worse. [5] And more confusing to doctors who are forced to see patients every 5-10 minutes (as opposed to the 40-80 minute visits here), is that gene variations can cause ‘T3 resistance’ and hypothyroidism with normal T3 blood levels.[6]”

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Hypoglycemia is associated with palpitations, anxiety, and shaky feelings

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“And what will you do to fix me?” “Even though I’m a board-certified family medicine physician who still does mainstream medicine (I admit my own patients to the hospital), my practice is called ‘Holistic Family Medicine’ because I take a Functional Medicine approach with my patients, incorporating everything from behavior changes to diet to exercise, and will prescribe supplements available over-the-counter, not just prescription drugs. We will eat frequently and are going to add Vitamin D, which your blood tests also said you were low in. But most importantly, I think you need to try a low dose of thyroid hormone. Not Synthroid (T4 only thyroid), but a different brand that has some T3 in it as well.” Three months later, Andrea was back for a routine follow-up visit. “The only time my heart races is when I take my kids to Universal Studios. Does that mean I’m fixed?” “Everything looks good from my end. Let’s space out your visits then.”

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Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a board-certified family physician in private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL, 33434; 561-314-0950; knw6@cornell.edu; www.holisticfamilymed.com

The Rising Stars Of Polo

Local Team Dominates The Competition At National Youth Series By Julie Unger

Wellington is home to many extremely talented polo players, including the young men who represented Wellington at this summer’s United States Polo Association National Youth Tournament Series at the San Diego Polo Club and the Central Park Horse Show in New York. Earlier this year, four Wellington polo players captured the Cecil Smith Cup after winning the National Youth

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Tournament Series. It was the second year in a row that the team, representing Zone 3, won the title. Over the duration of 27 tournaments, 122 players competed to be chosen as the 16 all-stars to compete in the national event. Rising to the top were local teenagers Christian Weisz, Grant Ganzi, Juan Bollini Jr. and Wesley Finlayson, who are well on their way to achieving their

dreams as rising stars in the elite sport of polo. “Like most sports, polo requires a lot of time and determination,” Finlayson said. “It takes patience to learn everything about the sport. It takes a goodminded person to be able to go to the barn every day and ride all of your horses and maintain all of your valuables and keep track of your assets.” However, it is this hard work, prac-

tice and dedication that paid off at the Labor Day weekend tournament. “The most exciting part about being at such a high level of polo at my age is to have the chance to play with the best in the game and to learn from the best, which you can’t do in most other sports,” Ganzi said. “It’s like playing against or alongside LeBron James or Peyton Manning, as a teenager.” One of those greats, Ganzi said, hap-

pens to be his biggest influence and mentor, high-goal player Juan Bollini, the father of friend and often teammate Juan Bollini Jr. “He has molded me into the player I am today, and without him, I would not be where I am today,” Ganzi said. “I admire his leadership and ability to win and play hard every second of the game and every play.” Also with the experience of playing alongside a mentor, Finlayson had the

opportunity to play on the field with legendary polo player Carlos Gracida, who died last February. “I had the ability to play on the same team with him last year, and he was pretty much a genius of the sport,” Finlayson said. “He’s probably still my biggest mentor.” In a sport in which players constantly strive to learn more and become better, Bollini Jr. has had the opportunity not only to play with one of the greats, but

Ricky Mershad, Juan Bollini Jr., Mariano Gracida, Grant Ganzi, Lorenzo Merlotti and Michael Bellissimo during their recent trip to New York City, where they participated in a polo arena demonstration during the inaugural Central Park Horse Show. PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL FERREIRA/POLONOW NETWORK

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Wesley Finlayson, Juan Bollini Jr., Grant Ganzi and Christian Weisz hold the Cecil Smith Cup after winning the USPA National Youth Tournament Series, played this year over Labor Day weekend at the San Diego Polo Club in California. PHOTO COURTESY MICHAEL FERREIRA/POLONOW NETWORK

also to have him there every step of the way. His biggest mentor has always been his father. “He has taught me almost everything I know. I’ve played most of the high-goal players. One of them would be Miguel Novillo Astrada,” Bollini Jr. said. “He has also been a mentor, and

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I’ve played with him in a few tournaments and learned a lot from him. He’s a former 10-goal player in Argentina and 10-goaler in the United States.” The youngest on the team, Weisz, who turns 15 years old in March, looks to his family for inspiration. “My family, in general, have encouraged me throughout this whole ride, and I couldn’t do anything without them,” he said. “Honestly, they’ve helped me get to practices. They’ve encouraged me, supported me, throughout everything.” As teenagers, these young men are learning that hard work and dedication pays off, and that to be elite, you must be committed to the sport. “Playing polo is just the best thing in the world, in my opinion, but when you’re doing it with your friends, it makes the ride even more amazing,” Weisz said. “You know, if you’re having a good time both on and off the field with your friends, you know how they play and everything.”

Winning the National Youth Tournament Series, and the attention that has gone along with it, is both exciting and humbling. “It’s such an honor,” Weisz said. “We worked really hard to get where we were. We had to go through three qualifiers, then we got to the semifinals, then the finals, then we won.” Ganzi echoed the sentiment while looking to the future. “I felt ecstatic. I was very excited that we won again, and in beautiful surroundings, on the beach on San Diego, which was unbelievable,” he said. “It’s a great feeling to win, again, with your friends, and to win in the fashion we did was very exciting. I feel like it was a great way to start the fall season here in Florida and just to get things going for the winter season here in Florida as well.” For Bollini Jr., the second win was reaffirming and motivating. “It feels like we’ve accomplished a lot together,” he said. “It shows us again and again that

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we’re a good team. We have good chemistry on the field, so it just motivates us even more. We have this way of playing that is really efficient, and we play well with each other. It motivates us to play even better.” These bright young stars from Wellington were quick to point out the unique advantages their location has provided. “Wellington is such a horsefilled town, and there’s tons of polo, and you’re around tons of horses,” Finlayson said, explaining just how much the resources available in Wellington have shaped their careers. Playing with their own horses, he added, and competing against others riding their own horses, was a welcome challenge. Riding your horses, the animals you are familiar with, he said, is a key factor. One of the best things about playing polo at this level, Bollini Jr. said, is learning from others. “When you start playing at that level, you start playing with people with way more experience than you,” he said. “It’s amazing how much you can learn from them.” Looking to the future, the team strives to constantly improve. They see themselves becoming more involved

with polo, increasing their ratings, learning more, enjoying the game and continuing to make amazing friendships. Recently, Bollini Jr. and Ganzi were joined by Michael Bellissimo to play in a 3-on-3 faceoff arena polo demonstration at the inaugural Central Park Horse Show, organized by Equestrian Sport Productions. The demonstration allowed the public to see just how bright some of Wellington’s young polo stars shine. Produced by The Chronicle of the Horse, the four-day event took place at the Trump Rink in Central Park. The show, featuring jumping, polo, dressage and more, brought world-class athletes to the center stage of New York. The young polo players demonstrated their craft for the crowd, showing their world-class talent. At 18, Bellissimo’s list of accomplishments includes being named MVP at the Grand Champions Polo Club February 12-goal competition, and earning the “Most Improved Young Player” award. He is currently finishing his fall semester at Boston University as he simultaneously works to improve his skills. “My biggest influence regarding polo

is definitely Diego Gonzales,” Bellissimo said. “We met when I was around 9 years old, and I consider him my polo father of sorts. He used to take me to Argentina to play the Potrillos Cup in middle school and taught me everything I know about polo. To this day, he continues to organize everything about my polo life.” With a desire to grow, learn, improve and pass on their passion for polo and Wellington, these young men are rising stars in their own right. With poise, humility, passion, care and dedication to their field, their skills are shining brightly. The names of these young polo players can be found at the top of the results, often winning high-profile tournaments, including: the Avendano Memorial Cup, the Major Collins Memorial Cup, the Joanna Monaco Memorial Cup, the Jimmer Newman Memorial Cup, the PTF’s George Oliver Memorial Cup, the USPA Presidents Cup and many more. Be sure to keep an eye on these rising stars of the sport of kings. For these polo princes, their thrones are their horses and their mallets are their scepters.

Polo’s rising stars took to the ring, including top international young polo riders Ricky Mershad, Juan Bollini Jr., Lorenzo Merlotti, Grant Ganzi, Michael Bellissimo and Mariano Gracida, son of legendary polo player Carlos Gracida, facing off in a 3-on-3 format at the inaugural Central Park Horse Show. PHOTO BY CLIFFORD OLIVER PHOTOGRAPHY

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Equestrian Season Preview Exciting 2015 Season Planned At The International Polo Club By Julie Unger

The season of thundering hooves racing down the field, the swift crack of the ball hitting a mallet and the cheers of the crowd is quickly descending upon us. The 12th season of world-class polo at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington kicks off Jan. 4 to be followed by four months of exciting high-goal action. President of Club Operations John Wash said that IPC has big plans for the upcoming polo season. “For the 12th season, the International Polo Club will be featuring the

highest rated polo in North America, attracting the very best players in the world,” Wash said. “We have been fortunate enough to have built and maintained a strong group of patrons whose teams have competed here year after year.” Located at 3667 120th Avenue South, IPC is a year-round private club serving members from around the world, but during the season, its grounds host some of the nation’s most prestigious and celebrated polo tournaments. On Sundays, the grandstands will be filled,

Santi Torres of Valiente in action during last year’s U.S. Open. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO

tailgaters will surround the field and the brunch pavilion will be packed with revelers. “Once again, we will be presenting four, 20-goal tournaments — the Herbie Pennell Cup, the Joe Barry Memorial Cup, the Ylvisaker Cup and the Iglehart Cup — that will begin on Jan. 4, followed by the most revered trophies in American polo — the C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA Gold Cup and the U.S. Open Polo Championship — all played at the 26-goal level,” Wash said. The game, known as the sport of

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Equestrian Season Preview king, brings world-class athletic teams of humans and horses together on perfectly manicured emerald fields for a high-speed, exciting game. The precision teamwork, expert mallet play and excitement of the crowd as it cheers on favorite teams and players makes everything come alive. “There’s a certain amount of pageantry, drama, danger and excitement as players and horses race from one end of the 300-yard-long field to the other in pursuit of the ball,” Wash said, “attempting to drive it through their opponent’s goalpost.” Through the years, more and more people have flocked to observe this spe-

cial sport, which has become increasingly accessible to the public. IPC boasts ticket sales increases of 63.9 percent last year, an accomplishment that Wash is extremely proud of. “At the International Polo Club, we have spent a great deal of time, effort and expense in educating the general public as to the availability of the game to them,” Wash said. “For years, the game was played at private clubs with a limited number of invited guests attending.” Luckily for those not belonging to private clubs, or able to procure a gilded invitation, IPC’s polo matches are open the public. With general admis-

sion tickets ranging from $10 to $30 per person, access is extremely affordable. “Today, we reach out to the general public and offer them the opportunity to share a Gatsby-style day with us — dressing up for a luxurious day of polo in the spectacular setting of the world’s finest polo facility — champagne and all,” Wash explained. The unique experience provided at the International Polo Club has transformed many curious spectators into dedicated polo fans who cannot wait to return. “When our spectators leave IPC at the end of the day, they have had an

“When our spectators leave IPC at the end of the day, they have had an experience like they have never had before, and that experience brings them back again and again.” IPC President of Club Operations John Wash

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experience like they have never had before, and that experience brings them back again and again,” Wash said. “Familiarity with the game and the players makes fans out of ‘one-time’ spectators, and spreads interest in the game to a growing audience.” The audience comes for the game, the excitement, the fun and the atmosphere, typically unaware of the hard work and dedication that goes on behind the scenes year-round in preparation for the polo season. “There is much work that goes on all year, such as team and member recruitment, the sponsorship sales process, advertising and marketing campaigns, public and community relations, producing our Polo magazine, field and property maintenance and enhancement, menu development, and membership activities and programs,” Wash explained.

The 2015 season opens with the Herbie Pennell Cup on Jan. 4, followed by the Joe Barry Memorial Cup on Jan. 11, 18 and 25. The Ylvisaker Cup takes place throughout February, followed by the Iglehart Cup and the C.V. Whitney Cup in late February and early March. The Piaget USPA Gold Cup will dominate the month of March, followed by the 111th U.S. Open Polo Championships closing out the final four weeks of the season. Professional athletes, famous around the globe, will be playing at IPC come January. “We are fortunate enough to be able to attract the top players in the game from all over the world,” Wash said. “Our tournaments are the highest-rated polo competitions in North America, from the beginning of the season to the final of the U.S. Open Polo Championship.”

Nothing less than the best would be expected or accepted at the International Polo Club. “As the premier polo club in the world, we are polo — the biggest and the best the sport offers,” Wash said. “We always pride ourselves in keeping things exciting and entertaining for our members and the community.” Wash’s passion for polo and the club is apparent, while his enthusiasm is contagious. “On any given day, in any particular tournament, you are likely to see one of the game’s top players, and in every game at this level of polo, you will see the top horses in the world,” he said. “Pick a day, any day, and I promise you that you won’t be disappointed.” To learn more about the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.international poloclub.com.

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Equestrian Season Preview 2015 WEF Set To Return With 12 Weeks Of Thrilling Equestrian Action By Deborah Welky

Wellington’s world-renowned equestrian season is just weeks away. The 2015 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival kicks off at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Wednesday, Jan. 7, launching 12 thrilling weeks of jumping action that culminates Sunday, March 29. Riders of every age and skill level make the annual pilgrimage. The action in the show rings runs the gamut from children’s and amateur circuits through the top levels of international equestrian competition featuring the biggest names in horse sports from around the world, all gathered to compete here in Wellington.

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Over the course of three months, WEF will award nearly $5 million in prize money, making it the longest and richest circuit in the world. PBIEC will host world class show jumping and hunter competitions every week throughout the season. Last year, WEF presented 73 professional and amateur divisions featuring more than 6,000 exhibitors, and this year’s show is projected to grow. While the action in the show rings brings the competitors to Wellington, thousands of spectators will enjoy free general admission to most shows, as well as a variety of dining options, from tailgating to casual to gourmet, and amazing shopping opportunities at

numerous fieldside boutiques. Vendor applications are available now at www. equestriansportproductions.com. The show grounds offer spectators a picturesque environment to enjoy equestrian competitions. There are a number of hospitality and vendor pavilions, along with 1,500 grandstand seats, 80 VIP boxes, private chalets and hospitality pavilions that surround the International Arena, providing up-close views for all spectators. Returning spectators can rest assured that all of the most popular events are set to return, such as the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, the Nespresso Battle of the Sexes, the

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Equestrian Season Preview USHJA International Hunter Derby, the FEI Nations Cup team competition and two FEI World Cup competitions, just to name a few. Also returning is the extremely popular Saturday Night Lights series offering featured grand prix action, live music and other entertainment options weekly throughout the season. Still more are looking forward to the Adequan Young Jumper Classics and the George Morris Excellence in Equitation event. In addition to the competitions, WEF will include an animal health expo, the popular Lunch & Learn series and Palm Beach Riding Academy Ride & Learn mounted clinics to round out the season.

In 2015, new events will bring an even higher level of excitement to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Two more FEI 5* events have been added and additional Young Rider competitions have been added to showcase the future stars of the sport. Best of all, top riders are returning in all disciplines. Last year, all the primary riders in the United States participated, as well as top show jumpers from around the world. Most have already confirmed attendance for 2015, and event organizers have watched with interest as more and more countries are represented in Wellington each year. “We have created a great lifestyle at the shows with good food outlets and

fun competition, as well as a very high level of competition that appeals to everyone,” said Michael Stone, president of Equestrian Sport Productions, which oversees the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and produces the Winter Equestrian Festival. “In addition, the South Florida weather is an attraction all by itself.” As the longest running, best-attended horse show in the world, WEF features Olympians, adult amateurs, juniors and children, all displaying their horse-handling grace and prowess. But credit must also be given to animals that learn, anticipate and execute perfect jumps over each fence in harmony with their riders.

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And, to ensure that the year-round residents of the neighborhoods surrounding the arenas and show grounds are aware of exactly what is going on, Equestrian Sport Productions does all it can to encourage attendance by area families. “We work very hard at community outreach, not only through the Great Charity Challenge but also through the schools and with seniors,” Stone said. “We want to give them an opportunity to be part of the Winter Equestrian Festival.” WEF’s school partnerships brings thousands of children to the show grounds each season. “Every week, we team up with a local school and they provide the national anthem singers for the Saturday Night Lights events,” Stone said. “They get the opportunity to fundraise and have a great night out. We always have entertainment — from

our Key West performers to face painters and magicians. Entry to the show is free, and our Venetian carousel draws children of all ages.” Another highlight of the season is the FTI Consulting Great Charity Challenge, which supports nonprofit organizations through pro-am equestrian teams randomly matched with a charity. The spectators rally, the competition heats up and, at the finale, winning nonprofits walk away with some serious prize money, and all charities take home some money. Over the past five years, more than $6.2 million has been distributed to Palm Beach County nonprofits through this event. Know of a nonprofit that could use some extra cash? Now is the time to get involved. Application forms for the 2015 Great Charity Challenge are available today at www.ftigreatcharitychallenge.com.

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Equestrian sports remains Wellington’s claim to fame, and the ever-increasing acknowledgement of Wellington as an equestrian leader has had an important impact on the horse community worldwide. “We have changed the face of the sport in North America,” Stone said. “We now have major commercial sponsors getting involved. We have national TV, and many other equestrian events have now followed our example by improving their facilities and prize money.” In this way and many others, the Winter Equestrian Festival continues to set a high bar for horse sport activities across the nation and around the world. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive off Pierson Road in Wellington. For more information, visit www.equestrian sport.com or call (561) 793-5867.

Equestrian Season Preview PBIEC 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival Highlights FTI WEF 1 JANUARY 7-11 Thursday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 1 Saturday, Jan. 10, 7 p.m. $75,000 Battle of the Sexes Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 p.m. $30,000 Grand Prix FTI WEF 2 - CSI 2* JANUARY 14-18 Thursday, Jan. 15, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 2 Saturday, Jan. 17, 7 p.m. $50,000 Grand Prix, CSI 2* Sunday, Jan. 17, 8 a.m. $10,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix Series Speed Class FTI WEF 3 - CSI 4* JANUARY 21-25 Thursday, Jan. 22, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Cup Round 3 Saturday, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. $280,000 Grand Prix CSI 4* Sunday, Jan. 25, 1 p.m. $50,000 Suncast 1.50m FTI WEF 4 - CSI 5*-W JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 1 Thursday, Jan. 29, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 4 Friday, Jan. 30, 8 a.m. $10,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Team Class in Stadium Saturday, Jan. 31, 6:30 p.m. $370,000 FEI World Cup Qualifier CSI-W 5* Grand Prix

Sunday, Feb. 1, 1 p.m. $50,000 Suncast 1.50m FTI WEF 5 - CSI 3* FEBRUARY 4 - 8 Thursday, Feb. 5, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 5 Saturday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Great Charity Challenge Presented by Fidelity Investments Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m. $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* Eventing Combined Event FTI WEF 6 - CSI 3* FEBRUARY 11 - 15 Thursday, Feb. 12, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 6

Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. $84,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at the Stadium Saturday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. $100,000 USHJA/WCHR Hunter Spectacular of Palm Beach Sunday, Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m. $50,000 Jumper Derby FTI WEF 7 - CSI 5* AND 2* FEBRUARY 18 - 22 Thursday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 7 Saturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. $370,000 Grand Prix CSI 5* Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. $84,000 Suncast 1.50m Sunday, Feb. 22 $50,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*

FTI WEF 8 CSIO 4* FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 1 Thursday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 8 Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. WEF Sport Horse Auction

Friday, March 20, 4:30 p.m. George Morris Excellence in Equitation Saturday, March 21, 8 p.m. $100,000 Grand Prix, CSI 4*

Friday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. Senior Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup

Sunday, March 22, 1 p.m. $50,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider FEI Grand Prix Final Dutta Corp. on Derby Field at the Stadium

Saturday, Feb. 28 $25,000 Nutrena Jumper Classic

Sunday, March 22, 2 p.m. $84,000 Suncast 1.50m

Saturday, Feb. 28 Hollow Creek Farm CH/JR/YR Nations Cups Sunday, March 1, 1 p.m. $150,000 CSIO 4* Grand Prix FTI WEF 9 - CSI 5*-W MARCH 4 - 8 Thursday, March 5, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 9 Saturday, March 7, 7 p.m. $370,000 FEI World Cup CSI 5*-W Sunday, March 8, 1 p.m. $84,000 Suncast 1.50m FTI WEF 10 - CSI 3* MARCH 11 - 15 Thursday, March 12, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 10 Saturday, March 14, 8 p.m. $84,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* FTI WEF 11 - CSI 4* MARCH 18 - 22 Thursday, March 19, 1 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 11

FTI WEF 12 - CSI 5* MARCH 25 - 29 Thursday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. WEF Challenge Round 12 Thursday, March 26 $15,000 Adequan Young Jumper 5&6 Year Old Finals Friday, March 27 $20,000 Adequan Young Jumper 7&8 Year Old Finals Saturday, March 28 $100,000 Suncast 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Final Saturday, March 28 $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* Saturday, March 28 $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Round 1 Sunday, March 29 $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Finale on the Derby Field at the Stadium For more information, visit www.equestriansport.com

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Equestrian Season Preview Adequan Global Dressage Festival Puts The Spotlight On A Growing International Sport By Deborah Welky

The sport of dressage has been growing in popularity around the world and here in Wellington. This season, the highest levels of the sport will be on full display at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium from Saturday, Jan. 3 through Sunday, March 29. The event series will feature three months of top-level dressage. The Adequan Global Dressage Festival is the

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world’s largest international and national dressage circuit, featuring 8 CDIs, including five CDI-Ws, one CDI 4* and one CDI 5* with the only nonchampionship CDIO Nations Cup in the western hemisphere, as well as weekly national events. The partnership of rider and horse is never more evident than in the art of dressage. Described in its simplest terms as “horse ballet,” dressage is a series of precise equestrian movements,

from training level to grand prix, as well as the always popular musical freestyle, providing a high-stepping dance to music both heard and unheard. As spectators look on in awe, the balance and beauty of horse and rider become one. Equestrian Sport Productions, the show promoters behind the Winter Equestrian Festival, spent more than $10 million creating the world-class PBIEC Stadium facility on the 60-acre

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Equestrian Season Preview site at the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road. The site has four full-sized outdoor arenas, more than 200 permanent stalls and the covered Van Kampen Arena. The site is known in dressage circles for its ideal Olympic-quality footing. A hospitality pavilion overlooks the main competition arena, and a raised courtyard at the center of the show grounds provides a panoramic view of the entire facility. This recently built, newly emerging center for dressage is coming into its own, as evidenced by the fact that a great influx of foreign riders are expected to visit for the first time in 2015,

including major stars from the United Kingdom and Germany. This will build on the already impressive lineup of national and international dressage stars who have attended in previous years. Last year, the Friday Night Stars dressage freestyles became must-see events. Show organizers are certain that this popular series will continue in 2015. In addition, there is a full slate of national competitions at the venue every week all season long. The venue offers free general admission, giving spectators — from dressage riders to local families just discovering the sport — the chance to see the top levels of these competitions.

The 2015 Global Dressage Festival season will also include some key changes. According to Michael Stone, president of Equestrian Sport Productions, the only CDI 5* international event in the Americas will now be held earlier in the season in order to encourage more European competition. Meanwhile, the popular Dressage Nations Cup will become the series finale, which should produce a spectacular end to Wellington’s high-level dressage season. “Participation continues to grow in all areas, and this is being driven by the quality of our facilities and the great

“If anyone has not been to our venues, come out this year and experience a truly great international sporting event, with fun for all the family. Not only is it free, but it is on your doorstep.” Michael Stone, President of Equestrian Sport Productions

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prize money provided by our sponsors,” Stone said. For local families who want to learn more about this growing international sport, there are many opportunities to take in the majesty of dressage free of charge or for a nominal fee. “We are delighted that we have had full houses at both facilities for all our night events,” Stone added. As Wellington continues to set the standard for equestrian activities around the globe — including major growth in dressage — Stone pointed out the impact this is having on the residents of Palm Beach County. “The economic impact of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Global Dressage Festival is significant for Palm Beach County,” Stone said. “The number of visitors continues to grow, and their spending benefits everyone in the area. There is really nowhere in the

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world that compares to Wellington.” No less than 20 countries were represented at last year’s Adequan Global Dressage Festival and Stone expects that number to grow this year. “We run for more weeks, have more prize money and have more horses than anywhere else,” he said. Aside from the high-level events, the festival includes lower-level competitions, such as the Florida International Youth Dressage Championships and para-dressage competition. Para-dressage is governed by the United States Para-Equestrian Association and includes every equestrian discipline that is practiced by athletes with physical disabilities, giving athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience. The number of para-equestrians has tripled in recent years, which has in turn created more opportunities

for those wanting to get involved in programs, clinics and competition opportunities. This is especially true of dressage, which is a sport that is easily adapted to account for physical limitations. While the caliber of the dressage events at the PBIEC Stadium are already well known within equestrian circles, Stone invites the greater community to make plans to visit this season. “If anyone has not been to our venues, come out this year and experience a truly great international sporting event, with fun for all the family,” Stone said. “Not only is it free, but it is on your doorstep.” The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium is located at 13500 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. For more information about the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, call (561) 793-5867 or visit www. globaldressagefestival.com.

Equestrian Season Preview GLOBAL DRESSAGE 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival 12-Week Overview January 3-4

February 18-22

Wellington Dressage Classic – National (WDC management)

AGDF 7 – CDI-4*/3*/1*/U25/Y/J/P

January 7-11

February 28 - March 1

AGDF 1 – CDI-W/1*/U25/Y/J/P

January 17-18

Gold Coast Opener (WDC management)

January 21-25

AGDF 3 - CDI-W/1*/U25/Y/J/P

January 31 - February 1

AGDF 4 – National (ESP management)

February 4-8

Open Weekend

March 4-8

AGDF 9 Palm Beach Dressage Derby – CDI-W/1*/U25/Y/J/P

March 11-15

AGDF 10 – CDI-W*/3*/1*/U25/Y/J/P

March 21-22

Week 11 – National (ESP management)

March 24-29

AGDF 5 – CDI-5*/3*/1*/U25/Y/J/P

AGDF 12 – CDIO3*/3*/1*/U25/Y/J/P

February 14-15

Schedule Subject to Change See Web Site for Show Details

AGDF 6 – National (ESP management)

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium is located at 13500 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. For more information about the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, call (561) 793-5867 or visit www.globaldressagefestival.com.

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Equestrian Season Preview Busy Season Planned At Grand Champions Polo Club By Sharon Robb

Nestled in the heart of Wellington’s horse country, the Grand Champions Polo Club is one of the nation’s fastest growing and innovative polo clubs. Grand Champions owners and avid

players Marc and Melissa Ganzi have made it one of their life’s missions to promote polo and spread their enthusiasm for the sport to the masses. With its well-manicured fields and

Polo player Grant Ganzi. PHOTO COURTESY GRAND CHAMPIONS POLO CLUB

turnkey facility, the club is enjoying its finest season in its nine-year history, hosting a diverse array of exciting tournaments. In November, the club will host two 20-goal tournaments: the USPA North America Cup (Oct. 28 through Nov. 9) and the USPA National 20-Goal Championship (Nov. 11-23). Grand Champions is one of only five clubs in the United States to host 20-goal or above tournaments. In addition, Grand Champions is the only U.S. club to host annual sanctioned international test matches. On Nov. 29, Grand Champions will host the USPA International Cup featuring Team USA against Mexico. Last year, Team USA defeated Chile, 13-8, and England, 8.5-6, two years ago. Wellington’s Nic Roldan has been named MVP for two consecutive years. In the opening game before the International Cup, the Carlos Gracida Legends of Polo Memorial game will be held in honor of the former Wellington 10-goaler who died in February. It will feature several of the game’s former greats playing against each other. The games are fundraisers for the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame. Tournament proceeds benefit the nonprofit educational facility. Grand Champions is also hosting a full schedule of ProKidz tournaments that enable young players to compete with and against a top pro. During the fall, winter and spring seasons, amateur polo players have the opportunity to play with and against

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Equestrian Season Preview some of the world’s top players. From January until April, Grand Champions at Palm Beach Polo hosts a mediumgoal winter season to develop players at every level. One of the biggest highlights is the club’s use of state-of-the-art technology featuring live streaming on Chukker TV, instant replay and team challenges at its games. In January 2014, Grand

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Equestrian Season Preview 2014-15 Event Calendar

Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Hosts Events All Year Round

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The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center at Okeeheelee Park is a unique facility run by Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation. The facility is unique for many reasons. Whether you are going to your first horse show, or you are a seasoned competitor, there is something for everyone at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Located on 111 acres, the equestrian venue is a beacon for local and international riders, with its beautiful covered arena, well-manicured rings and eight miles of trails, providing a beautiful space to train and compete year-round. Jim Brandon is a world class equestrian showplace featuring a quality, competitive and affordable venue. The multi-discipline rental facility can easily accommodate multiple events due to its size and layout. The ample parking for horse trailers and vehicles is conveniently located near barns and the competition rings. The space offers two large show arenas in addition to the 40,500-squarefoot covered arena, as well as three training rings. Additionally, there are 128 stalls available during shows. While designed to accommodate a wide range of disciplines and experience levels, Jim Brandon provides a perfect venue for world class events or for aspiring riders and horses to develop their skills to advance to more challenging competitions. The season runs all year round at Jim Brandon. Last year, the facility hosted 84 rated and unrated competitions and events, which included hunter/jumper, dressage, Western, 4-H, special events and clinics. This year, the facility’s operators an-

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PBC Mounted Posse All Breed Show PBC Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show Wellington Classic AQHA Show Citrus Series Veterans Day Horse Show Mark Wonderly Hunter Jumper Show Palm Beach Classic Horse Show

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Interscholastic Equestrian Association Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show PBC Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show Mark Wonderly Hunter Jumper Show Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show College Preparatory Invitational Show Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show Palm Beach Classic Horse Show

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Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show PBC Mounted Posse All Breed Show PBC Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show Global Dressage Forum N.A. Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show 4H Clover Benefit Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show

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Mark Wonderly Hunter Jumper Show Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show PBC Mounted Posse All Breed Show Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show PBC Mounted Posse Barrel Point Show Palm Beach Classic Horse Show Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show Mark Wonderly Hunter Jumper Show

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ticipate an even more active schedule, including weekday and night events, in addition to weekends. The calendar of events, which can be found on the facility’s web site, has the most current schedule. The competitions are usually free for spectators and open to the public. In addition to the main show facility, the open riding area includes a dedicated barrel ring and a general purpose riding ring, and the trail head to access eight miles of scenic trails. This area is open to the public at no charge, 365 days a year, from sunrise to sunset. There are restrooms, wash racks, picnic pavilions and trailer parking to make your visit more enjoyable. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located at 7500 Forest Hill Blvd., just east of Florida’s Turnpike. For more information, call (561) 966-7090 or visit www.pbcgov. com/parks/equestrian/jimbrandon.

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Ray & Terrie Mooney Work Hard To Keep IPC’s Fields Pristine And Sponsors Happy Story by Sharon Robb • Photo by Scott Fisher

The lush polo fields are well-manicured and safe, sponsors are lining up and ticket sales are brisk for the 2015 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. That’s music to the ears of husband and wife Ray and Terrie Mooney, who have played an integral role in the success of IPC, now entering its 12th season in Wellington. Ray Mooney has been director of facilities at IPC for eight years. Maintaining the club’s nine polo fields are only part of what he oversees. Ray and his staff take care of all IPC-related facilities, including the stables, along with maintenance of the Wanderers Club golf course. On Sunday’s featured game day, he spends most of his time working with all

of IPC’s managers. “There’s always an air conditioner unit or something that needs assistance at the last minute,” said Ray, often seen riding around in a golf cart from field to field. Terrie Mooney is director of sponsorship, maintaining and securing IPC’s many sponsorships. Her outgoing personality, business savvy and professionalism work well with her clients, and is what got her husband’s attention when they first met at an IPC staff meeting a few years ago. “There was definitely some attraction the first time I met her,” Ray said. “I was very impressed with her professionalism. It was really nice to meet her kids and get to know them. There were a lot of positives. I love having my wife working at the same place. We are in

very different areas, so it’s not competitive. It’s great, because we can see each other. I like to say that she brings in the money, and I spend it.” The Mooneys have four children, three from her previous marriage, Ashton, 18; Matthew, 16; and Nicolas, 15; and son Joey, 5. “I had been at the club for a couple of years and was going through a divorce,” Terrie recalled. “Ray had just moved to Florida. To me, it always felt like it was inevitable, because we were the only two single people in their 40s here. It just seemed like it was meant to be. We have fun as a couple.” There are several married couples working at IPC, which makes for a fun, family atmosphere at the nation’s most successful polo club. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| November 2014

“The summer is as crucial as the season. What we do in the summer affects the season, so you have to make sure you are doing all the right things all summer so you’re prepared for the season.” Ray Mooney

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“It keeps us close,” Terrie said. “We can balance each other out. If there is a struggle at work, the other one can come in from an outside perspective. We encourage each other along the way.” While the winter polo season runs from January through April, their jobs are year-round. For them, the busiest time is summer and fall, with Terrie renewing established sponsors and recruiting new ones. For Ray, it’s all about the fields. “The summer is as crucial as the season,” he said. “What we do in the summer affects the season, so you have to make sure you are doing all the right things all summer so you’re prepared for the season.” The Mooneys take great pride in the facility. “We certainly work hard to keep it as nice as we can. I am very fortunate to be taking care of the premier polo operation in the country. Wellington is a polo destination,” Ray said. “I just

always want everything to be perfect. I always want the club to look good and the polo fields to be safe and playable.” Ray has a degree in turf management from Rutgers University, a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA from the University of Chattanooga. He has worked at several golf courses and was project manager for the Wanderers Club renovations. Terrie graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in communications. After moving to Florida, she worked for the Nicklaus Companies. She spent eight years as tournament and sponsor coordinator for an LPGA tour event and also worked as event manager for the Executive Women’s Golf Association for three years before joining IPC in 2005. “It was a new opportunity to do something I had never done before in an environment I had heard about but had never experienced,” Terrie said. “Coming from a golf background, I thought I

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“It’s fun to be able to finally put in motion everything that you worked so hard to put together, we are about to hit what I hope is a benchmark for sponsorship that has never been reached before.” Terrie Mooney

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had pretty much met the top echelon of the business world, and realized quickly being here that I had only scratched the surface.” Every season, she works to raise the bar in sponsorships. “It’s fun to be able to finally put in motion everything that you worked so hard to put together,” Terrie said. “We are about to hit what I hope is a benchmark for sponsorship that has never been reached before, so I am very excited about that. The feeling was that last season was the best season we had. I will be happy knowing that we’ve done it again, and I know we can do it again. More larger companies and luxury companies are becoming more aware of polo and the International Polo Club. The more we can do, and the more experiences we can offer, it just keeps us rolling.” Both are deeply involved in the community, whether it’s going to their kids’ football and soccer games or promoting good causes.

The Mooneys served as co-chairs along with Marc and Melissa Ganzi and Keith and Penny Williams at the successful Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club inaugural Polo Day held in early March at the Grand Champions Polo Club and IPC. Ray also serves as a member of the board of directors of the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington. “It’s a tremendous organization,” he said. “These kids need an opportunity, and the Boys & Girls Club gives them that. There are so many kids out there who need help. The Boys & Girls Club does all the right things. It’s easy to support. There are so many good people on the board doing good things. We are hoping to make Polo Day an annual event.” For more information about IPC, including tournament information, special events, sponsorships and tickets, call (561) 2045687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub. com.

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Phelps Media Group CEO/CFO Chip McKenney at the 2013 Challenge of the Americas, held at International Polo Club Palm Beach. PHOTO BY MEG MCGUIRE

Chip McKenney Brings His Professional Expertise From The West Coast To Wellington By Mary Adelaide Brakenridge

A new face will become more familiar in Wellington’s social and equestrian scenes this year — that of Chip McKenney, who recently moved from the West Coast to join Phelps Media Group as a partner and chief executive officer. PMG, a Wellington-based equestrian public relations firm with a global reach, is already benefiting from McKenney’s branding expertise and creative approach. Mason Phelps Jr., the firm’s founder and president, brought McKenney in to support PMG’s efforts to move the equestrian business into the greater marketplace. “We have a sport on the tip of the iceberg of becoming well-recognized in the United States,” Phelps said. “It’s huge in Europe, and it’s starting to at-

tract notice here as well. We are on the bubble, and we are positioning ourselves to lead the charge.” McKenney comes to Wellington from Los Angeles, where he was instrumental in guiding Troika as that company experienced a meteoric rise from a small start-up to a major brand consultancy and creative agency specializing in entertainment and sports media. He was chief operations officer there for more than 10 years. Prior to joining Troika, McKenney held the COO position at View Studios in Hollywood, Calif. At Troika, McKenney supported the organizational side of the business and worked on broadening the scope of the company’s services in order to best sup-

port its clients. “I believe if you listen to your industry and what clients are asking for, your company will naturally offer more and evolve,” McKenney said. “Equestrian athletes, horse owners and event managers are understanding the importance of brand identity to distinguish themselves from the pack. Phelps Media Group is uniquely poised to lead the equestrian media industry.” McKenney is now overseeing the expansion of PMG as it adds to the services it provides, responding to the shifting and changing needs of the equestrian industry. “We’re a leader, but we’re not going to rest on our laurels,” Phelps said. “We have brought Chip in to help us move a rung or two up the ladder. Chip’s ex10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| November 2014

ecutive background and organizational leadership experience give him the perfect skills for the CEO role. He has designed and integrated strong teams at multiple media companies during different stages of company growth. I am excited about Chip’s ability to help our company and clients build high-performance leadership teams and cultures of success.” McKenney, a lifelong horseman, has his roots in the New England equestrian scene, where he started out as a junior in the hunters and equitation. At 16, he stepped up to the junior jumpers. He moved to the West Coast to attend Whittier College School of Law, but did not leave his passion for equestrian sport behind, continuing to compete in the amateur jumpers while training with several top international equestrian athletes. Joie Gatlin and Morley Abey were key in supporting his amateur career, and he also trained

with Sarah Baldwin, Jamie Mann, Michael Endicott and John Endicott. Later, McKenney made a successful switch to polo and then broke new ground by founding the Gay Polo League, the first and only league of its kind. The sixth annual GPL Tournament, the league’s flagship event, will take place April 9-11, 2015 at Wellington’s International Polo Club Palm Beach. The event has become a staple of the Wellington winter season, experiencing rapid growth and attracting record numbers of competitors and spectators in 2014. “I was 50 years old and two things happened: My really good amateur horse was injured, and I realized I was the oldest in my division by about 30 years and should hang out with older people,” McKenney laughed. “I stopped riding for a while, but then realized I just wanted a different experience with horses. So I took up polo, and then the GPL was born.”

The GPL Tournament has connected McKenney with Wellington for the past several years, and he has enjoyed how quickly the local community embraced and supported the event. “Wellington is a small town with an international point of view,” McKenney said. “I believe that is part of the reason Wellington has been such a huge supporter of the GPL event.” All PMG staff members are in Wellington during the winter season and then travel the world to support the efforts of PMG’s clients and provide closeup coverage for the company’s three news web sites: PhelpsSports.com, PSdressage.com and the newly launched PSpolo.com. “PMG is based in Wellington, yet we are an international company,” McKenney noted. “We’re lucky enough to be where there are some of the best equestrian competitions for four months out of the year. After season, our clients travel internationally, and we follow them.”

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A quintessential Florida girl, 18-year-old Olivia Burns, with her tall, slim build, honey-blonde hair and tan skin, is ready to become Wellington’s Next Top Model. While studying business administration and marketing at Keiser University, Burns discovered the contest and decided to submit her information. “I thought it would be a good opportunity to get some pictures done,” she said. “I also thought it would be pretty fun to do.” At an early age, Olivia became interested in modeling and the fashion scene. “I’ve always liked looking in the style magazines, looking at all the pictures and watching the Victoria’s Secret shows,” she said, explaining that Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima is one of her favorites. “She’s very pretty without makeup on, and she’s really tall and skinny, and she has really nice features,” Olivia explained. “She just seems like she has a lot of fun modeling.” Olivia, who is excited to participate in the contest, cannot wait to see where her modeling aspirations will take her. With strong support from her mother and sister, who have been suggesting that she pursue a modeling career, Olivia enjoys the behind-the-scenes preparations that occur before images are taken. “I like getting all done up and getting my hair done and makeup done and dressing up,” she said, explaining that she loves to model and be in front of the camera. If she wins Wellington’s Next Top Model, Olivia plans to keep going as far as she can with modeling, and hopes to teach other young women that it is about enjoyment, and not just appearances. “I would hope that they learn that you can model, no matter what you look like, and that you can have fun doing it,” she said. “Just keep going if it’s what you want to do.”

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Specialists at Tricho Salon in the Mall at Wellington Green utilized Olivia’s enthusiasm and readiness to be transformed. Alexis Hughes added partial highlights to Olivia’s hair before styling her in soft curls. With Christina Guardino’s assistance, Alexis used rich brown tones to create a natural look for Olivia, keeping her makeup age-appropriate and soft. Nordstrom provided Olivia’s glamorous and accessible outfits. Photography Abner Pedraza Story Julie Unger

November contestant Olivia Burns was professionally styled by the team at Tricho Salon in the Mall at Wellington Green. Special thanks to Tricho’s owner, Dom, as well as Alexis Hughes and Christina Guardino for creating the perfect natural look for Olivia’s photo shoot. Clothing partner for this month’s nominee was Nordstrom. Special thanks to Nordstrom Style Specialist Veronika Davis, who prepared great looks for Olivia. TRICHO SALON Alexis Hughes Christina Guardino

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With a lifelong dream of being a model, Amanda Lewis is hoping you’ll choose her to be Wellington’s Next Top Model. The 26-year-old blondehaired, brown-eyed beauty has made fashion her life, from stomping the runways of top international designers to the editorial pages of glossy magazines. “I’ve loved fashion all my life,” Lewis said, her locks rolled high in curlers as she prepared for her photo shoot. “I’ve been modeling since I was 13.” Modeling as a teenager led her on a path to fashion design. Lewis has a bachelor’s degree in fashion design from Miami International University of Art & Design. She feels modeling gives her a unique opportunity to get close to the fashion world.

Samanta Sabates is hoping to inspire teens to love themselves and others as she competes to be Wellington’s Next Top Model. A high school student, the 5-foot, 10-inch brunette is new to the modeling world, but hopes she can inspire confidence in other young girls with her story and success. “It’s so sad that some people just don’t feel beautiful,” she said. “I like modeling because it gives girls confidence.” Sabates said she was inspired to model by her mother, Claudia, who is a wellknown former runway model in her native Chile. Sabates is a straight-A student and natural leader with a passion for social causes, especially anti-bullying and anti-drug programs at her high school.

Combining her passion for all things feminine with her athletic frame and a photogenic ease, Shana Kirksay hopes to continue forging her own path. “I did photo shoots when I was younger, but didn’t realize what I was doing,” Shana recalled, adding that this contest is an opportunity for her to follow her desire to be known for her own abilities. Often recognized as the daughter of basketball player Tariq Kirksay on the European circuit, she is aware of fame’s drawbacks. “I don’t like to be recognized as ‘the daughter of.’ I’m Shana. That’s my name,” she said. Yet her background has allowed her to soak up opportunities that many people only dream of, such as traveling and learning about different cultures.

Poised and composed, with blue eyes, fiery red hair and a light complexion, 18-year-old Megan Shepherd looks like a young lady ready to enter into the world of modeling. Then again, modeling isn’t unfamiliar territory. “I modeled on and off until I was 12, and I just now started now getting back into it,” she said. In her younger years, Megan spent time in modeling and acting classes. “I auditioned a lot, and never got any callbacks,” she recalled. “I started getting insecure.” However, she has now learned to take the difficulties of the profession with a smile. Her favorite part is having her hair and makeup done. “I love it. It makes me feel a lot better. It makes me feel a lot more confident,” Megan said.

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Lindsey Guthrie

With chocolate-brown eyes and chestnut hair, 18-yearold Lindsey Guthrie, a college student at Florida International University, has her sights set on a future in modeling. She knows that following your dreams isn’t easy, but Lindsey is ready for the challenge. Meanwhile, she is studying to become a speech therapist, and one of her goals is to work with deaf children. She hopes to encourage others as she enters the spotlight. “I’m most excited about being able to show everyone that you can follow your dreams just by taking the first step,” Lindsey said. The idea of modeling has always been in the back of her mind. “This past year, I wanted to expand on it and make a career out of it,” she said.

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Olivia Burns

A quintessential Florida girl, 18-year-old Olivia Burns, with her tall, slim build, honeyblonde hair and tan skin, is ready to become Wellington’s Next Top Model. While studying business administration and marketing at Keiser University, Burns discovered the contest and decided to submit her information. Olivia became interested in modeling and the fashion scene at an early age. “I’ve always liked looking in the style magazines, looking at all the pictures and watching the Victoria’s Secret shows,” she said, explaining that model Adriana Lima is one of her favorites. Olivia, who is excited to participate in the contest, cannot wait to see where her modeling aspirations will take her.

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In May, Wellington The Magazine launched a search for ”Wellington’s Next Top Model,” and the response was amazing. Since June, we have featured six of Wellington’s most beautiful people, all of whom seriously have what it takes to be the next runway superstar. Special thanks to all of our fashion retailers, hair and makeup industry professionals, and all of the models who entered the contest. Wellington’s Next Top Model has been one of our most successful contests to date, and we could have not accomplished it all without all of our community partners, including professional photographer Abner Pedraza and on-site assistant Betty Buglio. With this issue, our series has concluded, and all six nominees have been featured. To the left, you can recapture a bit of who these nominees are and take one more look as we kickoff the voting phase. We are asking you, our readers, to help us decide who should be named “Wellington’s Next Top Model,” earning the top prize: a professional modeling portfolio, in print and digital versions, donated by fashion photographer Abner Pedraza and valued at more than $2,500, as well as being featured on Wellington The Magazine’s December cover as the winner of the contest.

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The equestrian world plays a critical role in the life of Wellington, and it also played a pivotal part in Deanna Hicks’ career in real estate. “In the 1980s, my family and I were living in the Wellington area,” Hicks recalled. “My daughter started riding and showing. After a couple of years, the mother of a friend with whom she showed suggested I get my real estate license and join her at her real estate company.” It sounded like a good idea to Hicks, who had started buying and renting real estate while living in Fort Lauderdale years earlier. “I started in Manalapan and worked Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge,” she said. Over time, Hicks found herself gravitating toward real estate closer to home. “We were living in the Wellington area, and I found that I was listing and selling in this area the majority of the time. I decided to affiliate with a Wellington firm and did so in January 1990,” Hicks said. “Although the firm changed names and leadership, I have remained here. It is now known as Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate. I served as an agent, sales manager and until recently assistant manager, still working with my client list. Now I have returned to fulltime agent.” Hicks believes that by living in Wellington, she can best serve her clients throughout the western communities. Of course, that doesn’t mean she won’t travel to make sure a deal gets done. “One time, I had a client, and we started looking in the Wellington area,” she said. “We soon moved north to North Palm Beach, then to Jupiter, and finally found the right match in Sewall’s Point in the Stuart area. Another time, we started in Wellington and slowly moved southward and finally settled on new construction in Parkland.” Hicks began in the industry in the days before high technology hit the real estate industry and the Multiple Listing

Service. However, she is pleased that the company she is connected to keeps itself on the cutting edge of technological changes. “Coldwell Banker continues to bring technology to agents and provide for the public,” she said. “One feature we have had for several years allows a buyer/seller, while on different web sites, to click on the ‘contact me’ feature. Within seconds, that agent’s phone rings, and they can contact by phone or text to answer any questions. Another nice feature is the ability for the public to text a referenced number seen in an ad or on a sign and be connected to the property’s general information and photos on their smart phone.” One thing that separates Coldwell Banker from the rest is the excellent training for agents, Hicks said. “The agents are always made aware of the new legal matters which govern us, and training is ongoing every day, covering many topics,” she said. “They also have access to webinars which have been recorded to watch at their convenience.” Hicks looks at the state of the current real estate market and is optimistic that it will break right for the average wouldbe homeowner. “The median sales price in Wellington is over $300,000, which is a concern for teachers, firemen and everyday buyers in terms of qualifying for a mortgage,” she said. “The average sale price per square foot is 9 percent higher than it was a year ago. Our inventory is also higher. This could lead to homes staying on the market longer and perhaps bringing prices back down in line with the general public’s ability to buy. Time will tell.” Coldwell Banker Real Estate is located at 12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 100, in Wellington. For more info., call Hicks at (561) 793-3400 or e-mail deanna.hicks@floridamoves.com. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| November 2014

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As a boy coming of age in Puerto Rico, cardiologist Dr. Eliezer Hernandez spent a lot of time seeing doctors and learning about the difference they can make in people’s lives. “Growing up, I was very involved in medicine because I had pulmonary problems, so I was visiting the doctor often,” he recalled. “I got pretty acquainted with being sick and taking medication and getting better, or getting scared and being hospitalized.” That experience and his upbringing motivated him to go into medicine himself. Now 41 years old, Hernandez has practiced with Cardiology Partners in Wellington since 2008. His Cuban parents had migrated to Puerto Rico, where Hernandez was born. His father owned a San Juan market where his son learned the value of money and hard work. “My dad never went to school, but he worked very hard for me and my brother to have a chance to get ahead,” Hernandez said. “I paid for my own medical school, but he drove me to learn the values. When I was a kid, everything I wanted, I had to work. I had to go to the supermarket that he had and work for it.” He has never regretted the decision to pursue a career in medicine. “Medicine is a field in which I am never bored, and there’s always the chance to make a difference,” Hernandez said. “Cardiology is fascinating. It’s one of those specialties where you can make a difference.” After his schooling, he did undergraduate studies at the University of Miami in the early 1990s before earning his medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in San Juan. Hernandez completed his residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, as well as his pulmonary, surgical critical care and trauma fellowships. He also did a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center, also in New York. One of the doctors he had studied with at St. Vincent’s was with Cardiology Partners in Wellington. “He told me how great it was here. So I came, and I did the interview with Car-

diology Partners, and it was excellent,” Hernandez said. “It was a match made in heaven. The partnership was made up of four people who really got along, with a practice that was growing, and they all had the same mentality.” Hernandez loves his work in cardiology. “You see the effect right away. It has primary care, it has prevention, it has surgery, it has everything,” he said. “And it has advanced technology because heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in this country… It’s still emerging, and now it’s shifting out to prevention.” There are now seven doctors on board at Cardiology Partners, and the practice puts a strong focus on keeping up with the continuous advances in cardiology. “The field is constantly changing; you have to keep training,” Hernandez said. “Many new medications are coming out where we’re getting better results, but you have to keep up with the research, which we have to reflect in our office. We’re in a constant battle with knowledge, technology and heart disease to try to keep a step ahead.” Hernandez is board certified in internal medicine, vascular medicine, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He has active medical staff privileges at Palms West Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center and others. Married for 15 years, Hernandez has two young children and lives in the Aero Club. He’s an avid sailor and on weekends can be found on a boat with his family, somewhere in the Atlantic. Hernandez is very proud to be helping so many people through Cardiology Partners. “It is a really great practice. I’m actually fortunate to be, right now, No. 1 in the practice in volume [of patients],” he said. “The practice has just grown exponentially. I’m very proud of that.” Cardiology Partners is located at 3347 State Road 7, Suite 203, in Palomino Park. For more info., visit www.cardiologypartnerspl.com or call (561) 793-6100. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| November 2014

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Bob Glickman has been a golf pro for more than 30 years, yet he says his involvement as a coach in the First Tee is the best thing he has ever done as a golf professional. Founded in 1988, the First Tee uses the game of golf to teach nine core values (the front nine, if you will) and nine healthy habits (the back nine). The goal is to produce young people who excel academically and athletically, thrive socially, accomplish their dreams, and ultimately become adults with integrity, strong family values and a commitment to the community — all concepts Glickman considers to be inherently positive values connected with the game of golf. The lesson plan for learning responsibility, for instance, entails the warm-up activity of a relay race. “You need to carry a golf ball on a spoon around an obstacle course and hand it to the next person in line,” Glickman explained. “You’re responsible to get it there without dropping it and to hand it off in proper fashion.” The other values are honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. The nine healthy habits revolve around energy, play, safety, vision, mind, family, friends, school and community. Parents are encouraged to reinforce these behaviors by talking about them, what they mean and what these behaviors can look like at home.

“It’s not just teaching golf,” Glickman said. “That was a whole new thing for me. It’s really neat the way the kids get involved. If our subjects are ‘honesty and integrity,’ even if we haven’t gotten definitions by the end of the day, the kids know what honesty and integrity are through golf and the activities. The nice thing is it’s a national program, so we have access to all the other instructors’ lesson plans and activities.” The First Tee Palm Beaches has its main facility at Dyer Park. Three years ago, Glickman brought it to Osprey Point in Boca Raton. He is currently working on getting more programming to serve the Wellington area. “My main focus is Wellington,” he said. “I moved here recently, and I just love it. I’m a small-town guy from Ohio and, there, everything was about community and family. I’d love to see parents and children playing golf together when I drive by Polo West or any of the courses. That’s how I learned to play when I was 4, 5, 6, 7 years old — with my mom and dad. I’d like to see everybody enjoy it.” Originally, only underprivileged and specialneeds children were invited to attend the program. Now, the program is open to all children. Glickman

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There used to be a local store called Sally’s Fabrics. Sally’s carried the finest fabrics for home sewing aficionados — cotton, lawn, linen, embroidery and prints. Because I knew something about home sewing, I made myself a loosely woven linen dress. I wore it the next day and happened to stop by the drapery workroom to look at a project. I was greeted with the words, “You made that yourself?” “Yes,” I replied. At that point, my outfit was critiqued. It was unlined.The seams were not French seams. You could see the pinking through the top fabric. There was something wrong with the hem. I think the stitches were too far apart and showed through the face of the fabric. Needless to say, I never wore that dress again. My home sewing techniques, or lack thereof, gave me away. That was my ‘OW’ moment, and I never forgot it. I’m only telling you this story to illustrate what I see so often in homes where something has been homemade, cheaply made or purchased in a package. Here are some hints on how to turn those OWs into WOWs: First of all, start thinking like a curator when you enter a room. Are there too many legs showing? Perhaps it is time to remove some chairs or add skirts to some seating. Those tables that your grandfather made — which are beat up but you cannot bear to part with because “all the magazines are showing tables with an X-shaped base” — need to go to memory lane out of sight or be repurposed.

I like to think of draperies as ball gowns.They should be lined and interlined and finished as well on the backside as on the front. They might have trim and fringe and tapes for embellishment. They should not be skimpy or limp. Just as you would only wear a ball gown to a formal affair, beautiful drapery treatments are appropriate for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms or any place that resonates formality. Think of it as dressing your room for a prom and you will not be disappointed. If a straw hat and blazer jacket is more your look, then you might go for a tailored look for family rooms and bedrooms that are more casual. Decorative hardware, upholstered cornices or simple valances are appropriate. Side panels can complete a window opening that may be dressed with blinds or shades. The opportunity to create is endless with many easycare, synthetic fabrics available that do not crush or wrinkle, bag or sag. Relaxed, you ask, like a favorite Tommy Bahama shirt? Think family room, bedroom or a casual living space. Floral prints, patterns and many vivid color combinations abound. This is the place to mix and match color, patterns and textures. Relaxed does not mean sloppy. It is a casual approach, but fine sewing skills, linings, hidden seams, and proper hems and lengths are all just as important. Lastly, there is the laundry room. What a good place to drop the frumpy and wrinkled in the hamper. W

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FRONT WALKWAY: Walking up the paver driveway to the front door, visitors are greeted by two lion statues under a wood-roofed breezeway with colorful glass tiles. As the light hits, bright and festive beams of light seem to dance.

FRONT ENTRANCE: The grand entrance to the home features beautiful glass tiles and an oversized wooden door, bringing a sparkle of light indoors. Beyond the doorway, visitors find marble flooring, a sunken living room with beautiful views and plenty of natural light.

DINING AREA: Adjacent to the kitchen, the casual dining area features an inset mosaic and chandelier, making every meal special.

BAR AREA: Relaxation comes easy with a built-in granite-topped wooden bar surrounded by windows offering a view of the tropical landscape. The open layout between the bar and the kitchen creates an amazing entertainment space.

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Large, Mediterranean-Style Home In Paddock Park Features Unique Upgrades Story by Julie Unger â&#x20AC;˘ Photos by Abner Pedraza

Creative and captivating details can be seen at every turn in this gorgeous Mediterranean-style home in Paddock Park. Built in 1999, the home is situated on more than two acres and includes six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and three half bathrooms, in addition to six garages, a basketball court, tennis court, golf green and custom-made gazebo. Numerous windows and skylights give the home a bright and airy feel. No detail is overlooked, including a private elevator used to access the upstairs loft. Convenient and functional, being able to bypass the stairs proves to be a luxury that fits right in to this gorgeous house with unique touches. The home also includes a 1,400-square-foot bonus room with a private entrance currently used as a gallery. Lush landscaping and fruit trees provide an outdoor oasis that rivals the luxury inside. KITCHEN: With three ovens, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and a large, functional island, the kitchen is a dream for cooking and entertaining. A built-in ice maker ensures there is always ice ready for gatherings.

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MASTER SUITE: The master bedroom, with double tray ceilings, features an enormous study/library in addition to a spa-like bathroom suite. A large spa with seating compliments the separate sinks, multiple closets and walk-through shower. With exquisite lighting, the bathroom is a unique retreat. The master suite also includes a private patio great for stargazing before bed.

POOL: With a waterfall spa, the pool feels like a lagoon on a private island, visible from the master bedroom and the wraparound screened porch. The heated pool is great for a swim while cooking in the nearby outdoor kitchen.

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Comfort Food And Much More At The New Wild West Diner Story by Chris Felker • Photos by Abner Pedraza

With the opening of the Wild West Diner this summer, New York City’s loss became Palm Beach County’s gain. Steven Good, who owns and runs the new restaurant with the help of his daughter, Alyssa, moved here in 2007 after many years operating a string of classic Big Apple diners. When he opened his last one up there, though — the Rockaway Sunset Diner in Queens — in late August 2001, things didn’t go so well. Good had made big plans for a grand opening on the second weekend of September, but fate ruined them. Toward the rear of his newest eatery, the 50-yearold restaurateur has a wall full of framed photographs taken that week. They show only tragedy, not a party. “My diner overlooked the World Trade Center, and my grand opening weekend was supposed to be that weekend after 9/11. We watched it happening right outside our window,” Good said. “Where the diner was, Rockaway, Queens, was a very municipalemployee-oriented neighborhood, so there were a lot of cops and firemen who, you know, didn’t make it. That was a rough day, and it really affected my life a lot.” Good then threw himself into the businesses that he ran with his younger brother, Kenny, only to burn out a few years later after too many long

French toast combo with eggs, bacon, sausage and home fries.

workweeks. He explored other opportunities after moving to a 5-acre spread in Loxahatchee, where he lives with his zookeeper wife, four horses and several chickens and pigs, and eventually ended up gravitating back toward the restaurant business. Good has brought the best of what he had at his New York diners with him — a menu so long it defies quick decisions and so broad that it spans a wide variety of cuisines. The Wild West Diner’s bill of fare is huge at almost 10 pages. “I actually trimmed the menu down by about 25 percent. After I opened for breakfast, we tried to prep out everything for dinner, and I couldn’t fit it all in the kitchen,” he said. “So, I ended up reprinting the dinner pages and took off about 30 percent of it.” Start with the breakfast lineup, offered all day, and if you don’t have something in mind, you could be reading all day. Eight varieties of eggs Benedict and nine specialty omelets (in addition to buildyour-own) are offered, along with Southern and Southwestern American specialties on top of old standbys. One popular choice, Good said, is the breakfast combo. We chose French toast, served with eggs any style, home fries, hash browns or grits and bacon plus sausage. Everything was tasty and piping hot,

Sizzling fajita with chargrilled chicken and all the fixings.

The ultimate comfort food: meat loaf and mashed potatoes with broccoli.

(Left) Steak and grilled jumbo shrimp with baked sweet potato and grilled zucchini.

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Grilled Reuben sandwich on house-made rye bread with potato pancakes.

Tender, slow-cooked baby back ribs with a tangy barbecue sauce.

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wellington table with the toast crispy on the edges and delightfully creamy inside when drenched with syrup. Lunches range from several soups and roughly 20 different salads (with 14 dressing choices) to a shorter “light” menu and on to more than 30 sandwiches, both cold and hot. There are a dozen wraps, more burger varieties than can be mentioned — including turkey and vegetarian choices — plus hot dogs in New York, Chicago and Texas styles, and that old fair standby, corn dogs. We sampled the grilled corned beef Reuben, which came piled high on homemade rye bread with Swiss cheese and sauerkraut, then compressed on the grill. It was spectacular. Potato pancakes made using Good’s grandmother’s recipe were the perfect accompaniment. The appetizer menu is a work of art, too, with more than 20 choices, including a few quite unusual selections such as sautéed asparagus, baked stuffed tomatoes and fried macaroni and cheese — and that’s only the first page. Dinner fare features everything from chicken, shellfish and fish fillet dishes to steaks and various plates of Southwestern, Mexican, Greek, Italian and American comfort foods. The sizzling fajita entrée boasted a smooth blend of spices, with marinated chicken, onions and peppers chargrilled and served over piping hot tortillas, accompanied by shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce and chopped tomato. The generously sized grilled salmon fillet came with a baked sweet potato and sautéed spinach. It was mouth-wateringly moist, yet crisped on the outside. The meatloaf-andpotato standby plate, which Good called a crowd favorite,

was spiced just right as to be a bit tangy, with the potatoes mashed from scratch and just delicious. Good said that there was pent-up demand for a “middleof-the-road, not expensive, great eatery” in the area, where Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves converge, near medical offices and a new charter school. “When we were under construction, redoing the place, I would say 20 or 30 people a day were knocking on the door,” Good said. Now that it’s open, neighborhood folks seem to love it. “It has been very busy,” he said. Wild West’s staff numbers more than 35, with two dozen servers and greeters, plus 10 to 15 in the kitchen, including eight chefs. “I’m here seven days a week. We’re still training a lot of staff. Though we have breakfast real down pat – dinner, with such a big menu, it takes the staff a long time to learn it,” Good said. He enjoys the long hours but could use a day off “sooner or later.” With 40 tables and 150-plus seats in about 4,500 square feet, the diner is comfortably large yet cozy, especially on weekends when Good said the place is slammed. “There’s a big demand here for a place to eat well,” he said, noting that carry-out food and delivery to close-by businesses are available, and delivery to the three nearby communities is on his future agenda. Good plans for his new restaurant to be around a long time, he said, and has joined local business organizations, as well as assisted in local charity fundraisers. The Wild West Diner is located at 12041 Southern Blvd. at the corner of Crestwood Blvd. For more information, call (561) 4692333 or visit www.wildwestdiner.com.

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wellington dining guide For a touch of the Florida Keys in your own back yard, visit Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. Located at 10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, Bonefish Mac’s offers excellent food in a family-friendly environment. For more information, visit www.bonefishmacs.com or call (561) 798-6227. Brooklyn Bagel in Wellington has been in business for more than 20 years, offering customers handmade, authentic bagels and more. Brooklyn Bagel is located at 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B9, in the Wellington Marketplace shopping plaza. For more information, call (561) 784-5501. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant is located on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. Specializing in family-style Italian cuisine, Buca di Beppo is known for its large portions designed to serve several people. For more info., call (561) 7903287 or visit www.bucadibeppo.com. Casa Tequila, a restaurant featuring a wide variety of delicious Mexican Cuisine, opened recently in the Wellington Plaza at 12795 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 11A. For more info., call (561) 557-1378 or visit www. casatequilafl.com. Coach House Restaurant & Bar (13410 South Shore Blvd.) features gourmet cuisine along with a piano bar, bistro area, outside dining, smoking bars, entertainment and more. For more info., call (561) 795-0080 or visit www.coachhousefla.com. First Watch, the Daytime Café, is now open in Wellington at 2335 South State Road 7 in front of the Mall at Wellington Green near Office Depot. First Watch is open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. For more info., call (561) 795-5500 or visit www.firstwatch.com. Gabriel’s Cafe & Grille is Wellington’s oldest restaurant. Serving breakfast and lunch, Gabriel’s is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in the Wellington

Plaza at the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., call (561) 793-0675. From delicious antipasti to a fine selection of wines, Italian food lovers will feel right at home at Franco Italian Bistro. For an authentic, elegant Italian experience, visit Franco Italian Bistro at 10160 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 103, in the Pointe at Wellington Green. For more info., call (561) 615-1551 or visit www.francoitalianbistro.com. The Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 10) is open for lunch and dinner daily. It is also a popular gathering place, open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. For info., call (561) 7932110 or visit www.thegrillefashioncuisine.com. India Grill & Bar is now open in Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. serving authentic north and south Indian cuisine. For info., call (561) 249-7168. Offering delicious cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes, Jordan’s Steak Bistro serves up delicious meals and craft cocktails in a stylish environment. The restaurant is located in the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 793-9394 or visit www.jordans steakbistro.com. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at La Fogata, featuring a full menu for lunch and dinner, including food and drink specials. The restaurant is located in Wellington’s Town Square shopping plaza at 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 422-1641 or visit www.lafogatawellington.com. Experience the tastes of the world atop a burger at Lindburgers Restaurant in the Wellington Courtyard Shops at 13860 Wellington Trace. From Florida to the Far East, Lindburgers will take you on a trip as you bite into one of its 50 famous burgers. For more info., call (561) 753-0555 or visit www.lindburgers.com.

Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. For info., call (561) 7922220 or visit www.olisrestaurant.com. Romano’s Macaroni Grill, located at 2535 S. State Road 7 in Wellington, serves innovative Italian cooking in a comfortable atmosphere. The menu includes the popular create-your-own pasta dishes. For more info., call 561-792-2248 or visit www.macaronigrill. com. Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info. A family tradition since 1905, Strathmore Bagels & Deli is a real New York delicatessen, serving everything from smoked fish to corned beef. It is located in the Marketplace at Wycliffe at the corner of State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road. For info., call (561) 357-0044 or visit www.strathmorebagels.com. Taste of India is located at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd. Aside from a full menu, it offers a bountiful buffet for lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch on weekends. For more info., call (561) 721-8600. Drop by the award-winning TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli in the Mall at Wellington Green for breakfast, lunch or dinner. TooJay’s is reminiscent of your favorite New York delicatessen. For more info., call (561) 784-9055 or visit www.toojays.com. A wide variety of food choices can be found at Welli Deli, located at 13501 South Shore Blvd. For more info., visit www.wellideli.com or call (561) 784-5884. World of Beer (2465 State Road 7, Suite 100) offers more than 500 varieties of choice brews. For info., call (561) 383-6115 or visit wellington.wobusa.com.

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wellington calendar Saturday, Nov. 1 • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Fall Plant Sale & Hibiscus Show on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with more than 80 vendors. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • Palm Beach County and the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative will host the inaugural LagoonFest on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the West Palm Beach Green Market on South Flagler Drive at the downtown waterfront. The free festival will showcase the lagoon, raising awareness of its importance. For more info., visit www.lwli.org/lagoonfest or call (561) 233-2400. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Maisy Visits on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. Get your photo taken with Maisy and enjoy a story time, activities and a snack. Call (561) 7921292 for more info. Sunday, Nov. 2 • Royal Palm Beach’s weekly Green Market & Bazaar will return Sunday, Nov. 2. The event will run each Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. visit www.rpbgreenmarket. com or call (561) 792-9260 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Temple Beth Torah Preschool Book Fair fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” arrives at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $15 can be purchased at www.kravis.org or by calling (561) 832-7469. Monday, Nov. 3 • The Wellington Garden Club will meet Mon-

day, Nov. 3 in the Greenview Room at the Wellington Community Center, with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a program at 12:15 p.m. on sea turtles in the Lake Worth Lagoon, presented by Jonathan Gorham of Inwater Research Group. There is no admission fee, but seating is limited. RSVP to Carol Coleman at (561) 792-2290. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 6 and up Monday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 4 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Pokémon League for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. Bring DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). Mark Cook will speak on wading bird science and monitoring. Refreshments will be available at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Berean Christian School Book Fair fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 5 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, Nov. 6 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Forum Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington).

The topic will be “Responsible Development.” Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m., and the Classic Rock Therapy band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Nov. 7 • Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington) will hold its holiday boutique Friday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be lots of vendors with unique items, including jewelry, clothing, gifts, sweet treats and more. For more info., call (561) 793-2649. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Saturday, Nov. 8 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Little Blue Dog will present its Ride for Rescue Ride-A-Thon on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iron Lion Fitness (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Small breed adoptable dogs will be available to meet, and there will be light refreshments from Taylor Made Café and fresh juice from Universal Living Sprouts. Spin as long as you like with a $20 donation to benefit Get A Life Pet Rescue. For more info., call (561) 204-LION.

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wellington calendar • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Hands-On-Learning Event: LeapBand Activity for ages 4 to 7 on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. The event highlights LeapBand from LeapFrog, the new activity tracker designed just for children that encourages active play and healthy habits. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host free tribute band concerts on Saturday, Nov. 8 with a Paul McCartney tribute by Silly Love Songs at 7:30 p.m. and a Carpenters tribute by Yesterday Once More at 9 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 11 • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Veterans Day Story Time and activity Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 7921292 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. Wednesday, Nov. 12 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Consumer Report Program for adults Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. Palm Beach County business librarian Susan R. Berger will demonstrate how Consumer Reports, an online library database, can help you make the best choices for your holiday gifts, obtain product ratings and reviews, find in-depth advice, and recommendations for thousands of products and services. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host 101 Fantastic Fingernails for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Decorate your nails with out-of-this-world designs. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

Saturday, Nov. 15 • St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a garage sale Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Nancy at (561) 727-8627 for more info. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Barkin’ Books for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. with stories and songs featuring man’s best friend. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Thanksgiving Story Time on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the season, the food and history of Thanksgiving. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Poetry Festival for ages 8 and up Satur-

day, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Poets, writers, orators, photographers and lovers of the arts can cultivate their talents. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with a Billy Joel tribute by the Turnstiles band. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Nov. 16 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E managed by South Florida Water Management District on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 a.m. The tour drives around the water impound areas viewing the large number of birds there. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org, e-mail asetripinfo@ gmail.com or call Linda at (561) 742-7791. • The second annual Coconut 5k to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:45 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park’s Micanopy Pavilion. All ages and levels are welcome. A kids race will follow. Register at www.coconut5k.com. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Thanksgiving Story Time en Español on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Center for Family Services will hold its third annual Princess & Pirates Ball on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The event includes cocktails and mocktails, dinner by the bite, bounce houses, a DJ, rock climbing, a beauty bar and more. For more info., visit www.ctrfam.org or call (561) 616-1232. Monday, Nov. 17 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Thank Goodness for Origami for ages 8 and up Monday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Create your own Thanksgiving-themed animals through the art of origami. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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will make its debut Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 13-16 at the Palm Beach Country Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) with more than 100 jewelry and watch dealers and collections of antique and estate jewelry, vintage pieces, modern collections and more. Call (561) 822-5440 or visit www.palmbeachjewelryandwatchshow.com for info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m. and the No Strings Attached band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Families Reading Together for all ages Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Patrick Ball, one of the world’s premier Celtic harp players, will offer an introduction to this rare, legendary instrument. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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wellington calendar • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Medicare 101 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Samantha Howell from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs will discuss Medicare changes for 2015. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 19 • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Polo Park Middle School Book Fair fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. Thursday, Nov. 20 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m., and the Spitfire band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Florida Novels into Film 1950-Present for adults Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Documentary filmmaker Frank Eberling will examine landmark Florida stories that have been adapted into feature films. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Nov. 21 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov. Saturday, Nov. 22 • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Discovery Day all day Saturday, Nov. 22 with holiday season giveaways, games and prizes for the whole family. Several authors will be present for signings and discussions. Call (561) 7921292 for more info. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host author Pam Carey on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. She will discuss her book, Elderly Parents With All Their Marbles: A Survival Guide for the Kids. Call (561) 792-1292 for info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host free tribute band concerts on Saturday, Nov. 22. The 4NR2 band will perform a Bad Company tribute at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Foreigner tribute at 9 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Monday, Nov. 24 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 and up Monday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Saturday, Nov. 29 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Chill Out With Disney’s Frozen on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Elsa returns with more stories, songs and activities. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. 10th Anniversary |wellington the magazine| November 2014

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Photos by Denise Fleischman, Andrea Unger and Julie Unger

Women’s Club — Women of the Western Communities held its monthly dinner meeting Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. YWCA Outreach Counselor Felicia del Valle spoke about domestic violence and YWCA resources available to help women escape abuse. Shown here is del Valle with Women of the Western Communities President Mair Armand.

Pumpkins At St. Peter’s — St. Peter’s United Methodist Church hosted its annual pumpkin patch in October. Many Wellington residents stopped by to celebrate the fall season. Shown here, Emily Shively finds the perfect pumpkin.

Pizzazz Anniversary — Pizzazz Hair Design & Spa held its 40th anniversary fundraising event Sunday, Oct. 5 in support of the Braille Club of Palm Beach County at several salon locations, including the one at Kobosko’s Crossing in Wellington. Shown here are Pizzazz employees with Braille Club volunteers and Braille Club member Madalyn Mims (center).

KCF Family Social — The Kids Cancer Foundation family social took place Sunday, Sept. 28 at Palms Stables in Wellington. Held in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the event featured bounce houses, face painting, crafts, pony rides, a mechanical bull and more. Shown here are Mike and Kelly Wiener, Michelle O’Boyle, Sandy Erb and Roxanne Stein. Fall Ball — Palms West Hospital hosted its Fall Ball on Saturday, Oct. 11 on the hospital grounds. More than 1,000 children enjoyed fall fun, which included face painting, balloon animals, a hay ride, a pumpkin patch, giveaways, a petting zoo, meeting fire-rescue and law enforcement personnel, nutritious food activities and more. (Left) Madeline Nava and Lori Tolchinsky hand out cookies and caramel apples. (Center) Ballerina bat Aubrey Thompson holds a bunny from the petting zoo. (Right) Capt. Peter Wallwork with Christian and Daniel Godoy.

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