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Features 22 Tito Mangiola Creates An Underwater Masterpiece Wellington artist Tito Mangiola hasn’t run out of things to paint on, but his newest “canvas” is unlike any he’s ever used before — and it’s enhanced by the medium it’s submerged in: his pool. The result? An underwater paradise in the back yard of his Fairway Cove home. By Chris Felker

26 Hospitals Mark 25 Years Of Healthcare Leadership

Palms West Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center — the two medical campuses serving the Wellington area — are both celebrating their silver anniversaries this year. A quarter century after they opened in 1986, both hospitals continue to improve and expand their services and offerings. By Deborah Welky

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NuVista Living: The Future Of Healthcare In Action NuVista Living at Wellington Green is investing in the future: the future of the community, the future of technology and the future of the healthcare industry itself.

Offering the best in post-acute care and assisted living, the facility marks a new chapter in the evolution of healthcare in Wellington. By Lauren Miró

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38 Dr. Jiveh Takes Dental Expertise To The Classroom For the past 40 years, the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic has offered classes to help practicing dentists update their techniques. “It is the best-kept secret in the dental community as well as the general public,” said local dentist Dr. Farokh Jiveh, who is a program director at the clinic’s Palm Beach State College campus in Lake Worth. By Ron Bukley

52 Wellington Star: John Hanes Eyes A Medical Career

Wellington teenager John Hanes is out to change the world through medical science.

His passion for medicine and dream of being a doctor led him to take an internship at the Sihanouk Hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this summer. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Social Scene Great Shows Heat Up Summer Weekends At The Amphitheater St. Michael Lutheran Church Breaks Ground On New Sanctuary Wellington Art Society Installs New Officers At Annual Dinner Palms West Chamber Presents 14th Annual Taste Of The West Wellington Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Observance

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56 Wellington Home

We visit a 7-acre Wellington farm that is a conveniently located equestrian paradise with a beautiful two-story Colonial-style home, three barns and arenas. By Lauren Miró

62 Wellington Table

The Players Club Bar & Restaurant is offering a brand-new dining experience with the Bistro at Players, a taste of elegant cuisine in the unique ambiance of this popular Wellington restaurant. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Watch Wellington Dining Guide Wellington Calendar Around Wellington ON THE COVER Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Jerel Humphrey and Palms West Hospital CEO Bland Eng. image by bill barbosa/photo designs inc. |wellington the magazine| July 2011

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A Message from the Publisher

Celebrating 25 Years Of Healthcare volume

As has been our custom here at Wellington The Magazine, July is our annual health and medical issue. This year, we celebrate the silver anniversaries of the two hospitals serving the Wellington area. Palms West Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center both opened their doors in 1986 — 25 years ago. As you can read in our cover feature this month, that was only the beginning of the story. Both medical centers continue to grow and expand, bringing more and more important healthcare services to the western communities. While once it was necessary to travel to the coast for specialized services, more and more often, patients are traveling west to take advantage of all that our local hospitals have to offer.

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publisher/executive editor

Joshua I. Manning

associate publisher

Dawn Rivera graphic designer

Suzanne Summa bookkeeping

Carol Lieberman account managers

Betty Buglio Evie Edwards Wanda Glockson photography

Bill Barbosa Bill Carley Alan Fabricant Susan Lerner Abner Pedraza Gregory Ratner contributors

Matthew Auerbach Jason Budjinski Ron Bukley Chris Felker Denise Fleischman Jessica Gregoire Lauren Miró Deborah Welky Wellington The Magazine

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Keeping with our healthcare theme, we visit NuVista Living at Wellington Green, the first new skilled-nursing facility to open in western Palm Beach County in more than 25 years. The facility was built with modern, high-tech touches throughout, and offers an assisted-living component, as well as rehabilitation care.

We also catch up with Dr. Farokh Jiveh to learn about the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic, a unique program designed to help South Florida dentists stay abreast of all the latest dental technology. We also chat with Wellington’s Dr. Steven Miller about his work fighting sleep apnea, and visit with local teenager John Hanes about how he is getting an early start on his medical career.

Also this issue, we visit the home of Wellington artist Tito Mangiola to check out his newest masterpiece — the pool at his Fairway Cove home, which Mangiola has turned into an underwater art menagerie. Wellington Home stops by a 7-acre horse farm with a beautiful Colonial-style residence, while Wellington Table visits the Players Club to learn more about the new Bistro at Players.

Finally, this month we announce our Wellington’s Cutest Dog contest. Does your pup have what it takes to win the grand prize? Turn to page 20 to learn more about this fun contest and find out how to enter your perfect pooch. The winner will appear in the September issue of Wellington The Magazine.

Published by Wellington The Magazine, LLC Barry S. Manning chairman/chief executive officer Maureen Budjinski

Joshua Manning Publisher/Executive Editor

vice president Wellington The Magazine is published monthly in Wellington, Florida. Copyright 2011, all rights reserved by Wellington The Magazine, LLC. Contents may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to refuse advertising. The publisher accepts no responsibility for advertisement errors beyond the cost of the portion of the advertisement occupied by the error within the advertisement itself. The publisher accepts no responsibility for submitted materials. All submitted materials subject to editing.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Great Shows Heat Up Summer Weekends At The Amphitheater

(Left) Billy Undercuffler and the Free Fallin’ Band. (Right) Allen Hunter and Nancy Evans enjoy popcorn.

The Wellington Amphitheater hosted several great tribute concerts in June. A Neil Diamond tribute concert starring Neil Zirconia, “the Ultimate Faux Diamond,” took place Saturday, June 18, while Billy Undercuffler and the Free Fallin’ Band performed a Tom Petty tribute concert Saturday, June 11.

For more information about events at the amphitheater, call (561) 7532484.

(Left to right) Andrew, Reece and Mindy Boersma on the lawn; Neil Zirconia and his wife Lori on stage; Alma Walker, Dale Utrata, and Twigg and Kevin Morris; and Nadine Silverman gets a rose from Neil Zirconia.

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wellington social scene Photos by Lauren Miró St. Michael Lutheran Church Breaks Ground On New Sanctuary

Project leaders celebrate the day.

Wellington Mayor Darell Bowen and his wife Sherry dig in.

Wellington’s St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church broke ground on its new facility Sunday, June 5. After years of careful saving and planning, St. Michael will construct a new 250-seat sanctuary on land just south of the congregation’s existing building at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Birkdale Drive. A groundbreaking ceremony was led by Pastor Marjorie Weiss and several of the church’s longtime members, including Wellington Mayor Darell Bowen and his wife Sherry.

(Left to right) Mark Welch of Royal Concrete Concepts; John and Sunny Meyer beam after waiting three decades for the groundbreaking; Don Bembenek takes the first dig; and Pastor Marjorie Weiss leads the ceremony.

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Wellington Art Society Installs New Officers At Annual Dinner

The Wellington Art Society’s newly installed officers and dinner honorees.

The Wellington Art Society held its annual dinner and awards presentation Tuesday, May 24 at the MarBar Grille at the Madison Green Golf Club. The 2011-12 officers were installed, and President Suzanne Redmond presented numerous certificates of appreciation.

For more info., visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

(Left to right) Corinne Ingerman, Huguette Berzon and Jean Hennekam each received a Pioneer Award; Jean Talbot receives the Challenger Award from Wellington Art Society President Suzanne Redmond; Leslie Pfeiffer receives the Development Chairman Award; Charlie Smith receives the Stand Up Award; Sandy Axelrod receives the Double Duty Award; and Ilene Adams receives the My Cup Runneth Over Award.

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We Are Proud To Announce US News and World Report has recognized Palms West Hospital as one of the Top Tier-Best Regional Hospitals in the specialty area of Gynecology.

Palms West Hospital thanks all of our physicians and staff who have made this designation possible. We are proud to provide healthcare excellence to the communities we serve.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Palms West Chamber Presents 14th Annual Taste Of The West

(Left) Johnson’s Custom Cakes & More owner Jennifer Johnson with chef Liz Hall, Kyle Pickford, Maria Firma and Valerie Ramirez. (Right) Diane Vogel and Lana Rounsavall of Hoffman’s Chocolates.

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce presented its 14th annual Taste of the West & Chocolate Lovers Festival on June 2 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. The well-attended food and business expo featured area restaurants and caterers offering tasty food and chocolate dessert samples.

Johnson’s Custom Cakes & More was honored for best chocolate dessert.

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wellington social scene Wellington Honors Fallen Heroes At Memorial Day Observance Photos by Lauren Miró

It was a standing-roomonly crowd Monday, May 30 for Wellington’s annual Memorial Day observance. The village honored those who have lost their lives in the line of duty with a short parade along Forest Hill Blvd. followed by a ceremony and wreath laying at the Wellington Veterans Memorial.

(Left) The Freeman and Buchanan families show patriotic spirit during the parade. (Right) The honor guard marches down Forest Hill Blvd.

(Left to right) Congressman Tom Rooney and Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore lay the Army wreath; Keith Ullman and Tom Clapp lay the Navy wreath; Regis and Tom Wenham lay the Air Force wreath; State Rep. Joe Abruzzo lays the Coast Guard wreath; and veterans in attendance gather in front of the memorial.

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The Search For Wellington’s Cutest Dog Is Underway…

Does your pooch light up the room whenever he trots in? Can your pup put a smile on your face even after a long day of work? Do you have Wellington’s Cutest Dog? If so, Wellington The Magazine is on the hunt for the cutest dog — and we’re looking for your help!

If you think your dog has what it takes to be crowned Wellington’s Cutest Dog, send us a photo or short video clip. We’re looking for dogs of any size, shape and breed. Everything from rescues and mutts to purebreds — all dogs will be considered… young puppies to the oldest canines.

The primary focus of the contest is cuteness: the cuter your dog looks, the more votes it will get. If your dog can do amazing tricks or has a heart-warming story to tell, we would love to see it in your entry as well.

Within the community voting web site CrowdTogether. com, readers will get to decide which dogs are the cutest and who gets awarded the grand prize. In addition to the grand prize winner, we will also have runners up who will each receive a “dog reward” gift basket. The entries with the highest number of votes will be announced in August 2011.

In addition to a gift basket, the grand prize winner will be invited to a special photo shoot, with photography appearing in the September 2011 issue of Wellington The Magazine.

Enter the contest by posting a photo or video and telling us why your dog should be named Wellington’s Cutest Dog via Facebook at www. facebook.com/WellingtonTheMagazine or the Crowd Together page at www.crowdtogether. com/wellingtonthemagazinecutestdogcontest, e-mail us at wellingtonmag@aol.com or simply mail your submission and photo to: Wellington The Magazine, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Be sure to mark your envelope with “Wellington’s Cutest Dog Contest.”

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Forest Hill Work Coming To Completion

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Construction along Forest Hill Blvd. should be complete by the end of August, Village Manager Paul Schofield told the Wellington Village Council last month. During the June 14 meeting, Vice Mayor Matt Willhite asked for an update on the project. “I have had residents who are still concerned ask me about Forest Hill Blvd.,” he said.

The almost $8 million project, financed primarily by Florida Department of Transportation grants, includes an entirely new streetscape from State Road 7 to Wellington Trace. The project began last April and was set to be finished in January. Delays due to irrigation, paving and landscape lighting, however, pushed the project back. Phase 1 was set to be done in April, with Phase 2 to end in August.

But Schofield said that Phase 2 hadn’t yet begun, and could be further delayed. “The biggest remaining item is the landscaping,” he said. “There’s a new landscape contractor working on it.” Phase 2 consists primarily of additional landscaping. “We have the Phase 2 landscaping ready,” Schofield said. “We expect to have the project completed at the end of August.”

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More Apartments Near Mall — Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended approval last month of an additional 106 multifamily residential units as part of an upscale rental community to be built adjacent to the Mall at Wellington Green. One of three residential areas at the Wellington Green development, the project totals 17.6 acres and is approved for 167 multifamily units but is undeveloped. Planning & Zoning Manager David Flinchum noted that a master plan amendment would add 106 multifamily units to that project for a total of 273 units. The buildings would consist of 10 four-story rental buildings with elevators. Agent Gary Koolik said that the developer hopes to break ground in October. He added that they

would all be rental properties. “They will be for sure at the top end of the market,” he said. “They will hopefully set a new bar in Wellington. I think they’ll be very nice for everyone.”

Signs Approved — Wellington residents and visitors soon will have an easier time finding their way to local landmarks after the Wellington Village Council voted June 14 to award a contract for the installation of 22 way-finding signs at key intersections.

The $174,262 contract was awarded to Royal Concrete Concepts in a sealed bid process. The contract will cover 22 signs in three sizes: 8-foot, 6-foot and 4-foot. The signs, which feature four, six or eight slots, will direct visitors and residents to local points of interest, including equestrian venues, hospitals, parks, schools, police stations, government buildings and more.

New PBSO Home — It could be the end of summer before the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Wellington substation moves into its new digs at the old municipal complex on Greenbriar Blvd. As part of Wellington’s contract with the PBSO, it is required to pay for office space. Currently, the village rents space in the original Wellington Mall for the substation. But when Wellington staff moved into the new municipal complex late last year, the old municipal complex building was designated for the PBSO. The move originally was set for April, but Deputy Village Manager John Bonde said that the decision to put the project out for bid delayed the construction process.

If everything goes according to plan, the new substation should be ready

by Sept. 1. The substation will occupy two of the three permanent buildings, while the village will use the third for storage. Wellington plans to turn the old village meeting hall into a gym, a process that will encompass most of the modifications needed at the site.

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(Background) Wellington artist Tito Mangiola with his newly painted pool. (Inset) A look at the pool filled with water and operational.

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Tito Mangiola’s Latest Masterpiece: The Pool At His Wellington Home Story by Chris Felker

Wellington artist Tito Mangiola hasn’t run out of things to paint on, but his newest “canvas” is unlike any he’s ever used before — and it’s enhanced by the medium it’s submerged in: his pool.

When it came time earlier this year to repaint the pool walls and floor at the home in Fairway Cove where he lives with his wife Leonarda and daughter Nina, Mangiola saw it as yet another opportunity for artistic expression. So he set about painting some ocean denizens in the pool. Why did he decide to create artwork in such an unlikely location? “I don’t know the answer. I just start, and then I can’t stop,” he explained.

by someone swimming, the figures do look as though they might be moving.

Surprisingly, though, Mangiola did not use the faux mosaic technique for which he’s best known on the pool figures.

“I like mosaic — it’s the style I prefer,” he said, but with the heat outdoors, it would have meant too much work and sweat for him to employ that intricate method in the pool, not to mention close exposure to noxious fumes.

It took the Italian-born artist about a week to finish the marine mural.

Mangiola’s technique was to paint each fish or animal first, then add a “shadow” in a dark blue below and slightly behind each figure, to give the illusion of movement once the pool was refilled. Then he repainted the rest of the pool walls and floor, carefully surrounding his aquatic creations with a brilliant aquamarine.

To visit Mangiola’s home is akin to touring a museum. The brick walkway up to his front door provides clues that this is the house of an accomplished artist — several sculptures sit in a small courtyard off to the side and near the door.

Many of his own artworks and his homages to other artists he admires adorn the walls throughout the house, to the point where there’s little room left for anything else.

There are seashells and a swordfish, carp, shark, dolphin, a seal, turtle, stingray and an octopus among the marine menagerie, and with waves stirred up on the pool surface

Above the couch in his living room hangs one of his best-known paintings: An Italian Comedy: Il Bracco Italiano, a whimsical critique of Italian politics featuring his |wellington the the magazine| magazine| July July 2011 2011 |wellington

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depiction of the players: a judge, politicians, a religious leader and Mafiosos. The work took first place in the 60th annual National Exhibition of Contemporary American Paintings in 1999.

In his studio off the foyer, every inch of space is occupied by drawings, paintings and framed clippings of articles from various publications about his artwork, marking the achievements of his long career.

In 1992, the Mangiolas moved to Wellington from Switzerland, where Tito had lived for 23 years. Leonarda said they were attracted to Wellington by the polo and the beauty of the village. They bought two houses in Fairway Cove, one to live in and one to rent out during polo season.

Mangiola, who started painting in 1963, has created thousands of artworks and has participated in about 40 juried art exhibitions since 1966. Born in 1949 in San Lorenzo, in southern Italy, he graduated from the Mattia Preti Art Academy in Reggio di Calabria in 1968.

Mangiola’s appreciation for the community where he makes his home can be seen in one of his trademark faux mosaic-style paintings, a polothemed, 20- by 16-inch oil on canvas painted in 2005 that is displayed in the Wellington Community Center’s lobby.

(Left top) “An Italian Comedy: Il Bracco Italiano.” (Left bottom) Tito Mangiola’s homage to his adopted home is on display at the Wellington Community Center.

From a distance, the paintings he has done in this style look like real mosaic.

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He has done many one-man shows and collective exhibits; his art is found in museums and in public and private collections around the world.

in order to believe it’s not a genuine tile mosaic.

Leonarda is Mangiola’s manager and maintains his web site, where he advertises that he restores old paintings, sculptures and furniture and that he does accept commissions for portraits and illustrations. “I prefer to paint horses,” Tito said, although he will do a two-for-one if the owner wants a portrait of himself as well. “I paint for myself, but then unfortunately you have no results unless you sell.”

When it comes to that, however, he refuses to part with paintings just because an investor might covet them.

“I’ll sell you something only if you really like the painting,” he said.

But to appreciate his latest work, you’ll have to come over for a swim.

To learn more, visit www.titomangiola.com or call Mangiola at (561) 791-0699.

Leonarda, Nina and Tito Mangiola at their Wellington home.

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Two Local Hospitals Celebrate 25 Years Of Healthcare Leadership Story by Deborah Welky

Palms West Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center — the two medical campuses serving the Wellington area — are both celebrating their silver anniversaries this year.

Center and Bland Eng of Palms West Hospital may be leading separate facilities, but the summation of their work keeps the western communities at the forefront of quality medical care.

Before the two local institutions opened back in 1986, residents had to travel east to the coast for their healthcare needs. However, in one banner year, two medical campuses opened, launching huge advancements in local healthcare — a process that continues to this day as both hospitals continue to improve and expand their services and offerings.

Humphrey, who has been CEO at WRMC for just over seven months, explained what persuaded him to take the job.

CEOs Jerel Humphrey of Wellington Regional Medical

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“My impressions of Wellington Regional Medical Center were very positive from the start,” he said. “On my visits prior to accepting the CEO position, I became increasingly convinced that the hospital was a good fit for me. I met with the board of governors and medical

executive committee, who believed that my strengths and experience were a good match with the hospital’s needs and vision.”

Humphrey said he was also attracted to the beauty of the western communities, including “the family lifestyle, top-notch schools, recreation and the wonderful equestrian culture, which we are so privileged to enjoy.”

He was also impressed by the hospital’s staff. “This is their hometown hospital, where their families and friends come for medical care,” Humphrey said. “They feel a great sense of pride and work hard to make Wellington Regional the best place to go for healthcare.”

Palms West Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center — the two medical campuses serving the Wellington area — are both celebrating their silver anniversaries this year.

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This is an outstanding facility with an exceptional medical staff and employee team.

We’re all on the same page when it comes to our commitment to quality patient care.

Wellington Regional CEO Jerel Humphrey

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Humphrey is impressed by the number of physicians, employees and volunteers who have been at the hospital since the beginning.

“That tells me something,” he said. “So many loyal people, having invested so many years in the same facility — there’s a lot of pride going on here.

This is an outstanding facility with an exceptional medical staff and employee team. We’re all on the same page when it comes to our commitment to quality patient care.”

Quality care has long been the focus for both hospitals.

Eng recalled how conversations with Palms West Hospital’s founding CEO Mike Pugh and some of the hospital’s original physicians enlightened him as to the progression of local healthcare.

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western communities 25 years ago got some very basic care and migrated east for more tertiary care. One of the things that has really changed in more recent years is that we now offer everything out west,” Eng said.

Not only does the area now have just about every medical specialty covered, but the local hospitals are drawing patients away from eastern hospitals.

This is a function of specialized technology, unique programs and highly trained doctors.

The Children’s Hospital at Palms West is one example. It serves not only the local community but five counties to the north, with many of its small patients being brought in by ambulance or helicopter.

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One of the things that has really changed in more recent years is that we now offer everything out west... No other community has the number of sub-specialists we have out here.

“No other community has the number of sub-specialists we have out here,” Eng said, also noting Palms West’s recent

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affiliation with Miami Children’s Hospital. “We are always looking to improve services. Once upon a time, we did basic stuff. Now, it’s flipped full circle. Palms West Hospital was recently ranked top in gynecological services out of all of South Florida by U.S. News & World Report.

Interventional cardiology started up last year. In the past, people who had a heart attack had to go to JFK Medical Center. Now, they can stay here. The hospital has changed tremendously over the past 25 years.

People can get almost all their healthcare needs taken care of out west without having to leave the area.”

diligently for many years to bring neonatal intensive care services to the western communities so families could stay close to their babies while they received advanced medical care,” Humphrey said. “We invested in some of the latest advances in cancerfighting equipment and diagnostic technology.

We developed specialty services such as a cardiac catheterization lab, tele-neurology services and a wound care center with hyperbaric oxygen chambers.”

Improving service to the community has been a benchmark of both hospitals’ success for a quarter century. Both CEOs know that the addition of space, services and technology are of paramount importance.

And in an emergency? Humphrey said that in his first months at WRMC, he has been particularly impressed by the emergency room staff. “We see 40,000 patients in our emergency room each year. That’s a lot of visits for a hospital this size,” he said. “Our group of emergency physicians is the reason. In my 20 years as a hospital CEO, I haven’t come across a group of emergency physicians with the credentials, experience and dedication of our ER team. They’re a great asset to the hospital and to the community.”

The area also offers a huge pool of talented physicians. “Having been in other areas of Florida, the one thing we perhaps take for granted is the high quality of physicians that we have out west,” Eng said. “The physicians at Palms West are tremendously talented.

I think the thing that excites me most is the dramatic difference we can make in a patient’s life. Over the years, neighbors and friends have suffered tragedies, and we were able to make a tremendous difference in their lives and the lives of their families.”

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As an example, he cited the hospital’s new DaVinci robot system, which gives surgeons increased visibility and flexibility through the use of high-tech cameras and lasers manipulated by computer. “My own mother had a hysterectomy 20 years ago, and my father had prostate cancer 10 years ago,” Eng said. “Dad took a week to recover; Mom took a month. Patients today go home in one or two days. It’s remarkable.”

Improving service to the community has been a benchmark of both hospitals’ success for a quarter century.

“We carefully evaluate the needs of the community and seek the most appropriate ways to meet those needs,” Humphrey said. “When the community asked for specialty services, we listened.”

Most of WRMC’s expansions have been made with the needs of the community in mind, Humphrey said.

“As the community grew, we invested to increase the size of our facility — doubling the size of our ER, our cancer center and surgical suites, increasing our bed capacity with a new patient care tower, and working

At Palms West, a $16 million expansion project is slated to begin later this year, necessary to accommodate the growing number of patients.

Both CEOs know that the addition of space, services and technology are of paramount importance.

“We understand that when you’re dealing with a healthcare problem, distance matters,” Humphrey said.

“People won’t have to leave the community for medical care if they have quality options locally. It’s our goal to develop specialty treatments that allow patients to remain close to home.”

Residency programs in family medicine, internal medicine and dermatology ensure the transfer of WRMC’s legacy to the next generation.

“These young men and women are our medical leaders of tomorrow, and we are providing the quality foundation for them to lead the way,” Humphrey said. “A successful hospital is vital to the quality of life in a community. Thanks to our community for the success we have realized over the last 25 years.”

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NuVista Living at Wellington Green is investing in the future: the future of the community, the future of technology and the future of the healthcare industry itself. Offering the best in post-acute care and assisted living, the facility marks a new chapter in the evolution of healthcare in Wellington.

The facility was founded by the Jupiter-based Palm Health Partners, consisting of four families with a combined 100 years of experience in the healthcare industry, focusing on senior living and post-acute care. Post-acute care is the period when a patient transitions from the hospital but needs rehabilitation before returning to independent living.

Partners Elizabeth Fago, William Meyer, Steve Tendrich and Paul Walczak joined forces to invest in the industry.

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“We really wanted to invest in healthcare,” said Paul Walczak, chief executive officer of Palm Health Partners. “This nation is challenged with how healthcare functions. We have a very large responsibility to come up with a better solution.”

And Palm Health Partners has come up with an innovative solution in its NuVista Living at Wellington Green.

The 130,000-square-foot facility, located on State Road 7 south of the Mall at Wellington Green, features private rooms and has 120 beds for skilled nursing rehabilitation care and 52 beds for assisted living in its first phase of construction.

It is the first skilled nursing facility to open in western Palm Beach County in more than 25 years, Walczak said. But more unique than the spectacular

(Above) NuVista Living at Wellington Green is a 130,000-squarefoot facility located near the Mall at Wellington Green.

(Right) Steve Tendrich, Paul Walczak, Elizabeth Fago, William Meyer and Kevin Bell.

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facility is the top-of-the-line care patients will receive.

“It represents the most advanced environment of care in the post-acute industry anywhere in the country,” Walczak said. “It represents a significant impact on healthcare delivery. We have embraced technology and developed a… leading-edge technological platform for how we document, produce and exchange health information data.”

The new technology will allow staff to deliver an advanced level of bedside care that involves entering critical (Far left, top) A look at one of the rehabilitation areas at NuVista Living at Wellington Green.

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Walczak noted that currently, much of the paperwork involved with caring for patients is done elsewhere at a desk rather than in the room, minimizing the amount of time caregivers can spend with patients.

With this new technology, a practitioner can update information while in the room with the patient.

“It fosters a much more value-based relationship,” Walczak said, “because of all they can truly provide to an individual as our customer. It’s a much different equation. We want to become the most efficient and effective healthcare solution.”

And part of this is working with other healthcare providers to improve efficiency and communication.

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providers. “We’ve worked to show them how solution-minded we are and how committed to the community we are,” he said. “There’s so much growth in Wellington. It’s a strong community. I see a tremendous number of dedicated professionals in the healthcare field.

We are very fortunate to be right in the middle of it. That gives us the ability to focus on how we fit in, how we make things efficient, and how we make things better.”

By doing so, Walczak hopes to provide patients with the highest level of care while they are being rehabilitated and, in doing so, help patients get home more quickly.

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Though traditionally, facilities such as NuVista Living are thought to be mainly for seniors, Walczak said that is not the case.

NuVista staff members shown here include members of the kitchen, nursing, rehabilitation therapies, housekeeping, maintenance, administration and human relations departments.

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“Traditionally, we think of nursing homes as long-term care for the senior-age population,” he said.

“There’s a tremendous shift in that thought process. We believe that the demographics are expanding greatly in post-acute care.”

And with a great facility along with efficient care, Walczak believes patients will choose NuVista when they need rehabilitative care. “We believe we are the right choice for short-term, post-acute care delivery,” he said. “It’s not anything traditional.”

Along with the rehabilitative care facility, NuVista Living at Wellington Green also offers an assisted-living facility with many of the same advantages.

“We think the greatest opportunity for

us is that it has tremendous clinical resources,” Walczak said. “And the technology carries through also.”

In that facility, those needing assistance with day-to-day activities also will have the added benefit of the same technology, communication and level of care as patients receive right around the corner.

And that’s not all the facility plans to offer. Phases 2 and 3 of the project will bring in more high standards in other areas of healthcare, including 315 units for independent living and other ancillary facilities. “It’s going to be something very special for the community,” Walczak said.

For more information about NuVista Living at Wellington Green, call (561) 795-3360 or visit www.nuvistaliving.com.

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Dr. Farokh Jiveh Takes His Dental Expertise To The Classroom Story by Ron Bukley

In a world where technology seems to challenge professionals to keep up, area dentists have a valuable resource easily available.

For the past 40 years, the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic has offered classes to help practicing dentists update their techniques. “It is the best-kept secret in the dental community as well as the general public,” said local dentist Dr. Farokh Jiveh, who is a program director at the clinic’s Palm Beach State College campus in Lake Worth.

Several courses per year are offered to dentists, who share their experience in a teaching environment. Jiveh sees his job as motivating and inspiring colleagues to expand their knowledge in dentistry. “I am learning as I am teaching,” Jiveh said. “If a dentist is doing the same thing he was doing three years ago, things probably have changed.”

Dental school gives dentists a great foundation, but most of what they practice, they learn after dental school through continuing education.

“I would say almost everything I learned in dental school procedurewise is obsolete because things have changed dramatically. I graduated a long time ago, and dental schools change the way they teach things, too.

Dentistry has probably changed since we finished the class in April,” Jiveh said. “My job is to do research and

share the latest and best for my doctors.”

Advancements in dentistry — and medicine in general — make it difficult for professionals to stay abreast, Jiveh said. “My purpose for accepting this opportunity is to inspire and motivate my colleagues and try to teach them what I know so far, and also expand my own knowledge by learning through teaching,” he said. “I see it over and over again. When I teach, I learn more because it motivates me to research and communicate with my peers and the guest speakers who come in.”

Speakers are often world-renowned in various topics in the dental field, he said, explaining that the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic is one of the top teaching and lecture organizations in the state, with courses including oral surgery, dental implants, crown and bridge, and much more, all with different course directors.

Jiveh, whose Royal Palm Beach practice Smiles by Jiveh specializes in cosmetic and implant dentistry, teaches a course on how to combine the two, called “New Era in General Dentistry.”

“I realized how much things have changed and are evolving with the new techniques, research, materials and the way of doing things,” Jiveh said. “We are implementing, complementing and changing the methods we were doing just five years ago.”

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Jiveh said cosmetic dentistry sometimes gets confused with cosmetic medicine.

“Cosmetic dentistry is not just about looking good,” he said. “It’s not just making things white and pretty. It’s about longevity and having a good prognosis. The cosmetic part is a bonus.”

He explained that the dental profession is responding to the public’s demand about cosmetics. “In the old days, as long as we had teeth that worked, it was fine,” Jiveh said. “Now, everyone wants white, beautiful teeth.

We need to incorporate white, beautiful teeth in terms of making it last, as well as making it look good. Our purpose is to make sure things are functioning correctly, and at the same time focus on appearance.”

Jiveh noted that he took most of the courses that were offered prior to his becoming a program director at Atlantic Coast. “I’ve taken many years of implant courses there, as well as courses in cosmetic dentistry, and I’ve learned so much from the people who are my mentors and program directors now that I am continuing to take the courses,” he said. “What’s great about the institution is the sharing of

knowledge and the selflessness of people giving opportunities to other dentists to teach them their skills from their experience.”

Dr. Robert Miller, who chairs the oral implantology program at Atlantic Coast, said the program allows more experienced dental experts to pass along their knowledge.

“Each of the department chairmen have had the opportunity to stand on the shoulders of their mentors, some of whom have been pioneers in their respective specialty,” Miller said. “I feel it is now my responsibility to share the body of knowledge in our discipline with younger clinicians, preparing them to be at the forefront of dental care in the future.”

The program allows dentists to experience new technologies that they may not otherwise have available to them. “The [participating] dentists have a unique opportunity to avail themselves of cutting-edge technology and clinical procedures without having to travel great distances or leave their practices for extended periods of time,” Miller explained. “It also allows them to bring their patients for treatment

under direct supervision of participating faculty.”

The general public can also participate as patients. “Dental patients are treated at the research clinic at reduced fees,” Miller said. “This is an opportunity for patients of limited financial means to receive the benefits of cutting-edge treatment in a supervised environment.”

Melanie Smith, a patient at the research clinic during one of Jiveh’s recent classes, said her experience was spectacular. “Everyone there was so kind, and because I was getting such extensive work done, they really put me as ease,” she said. “I also would not have been able to afford the procedure without the clinic.”

She had her work done by Dr. Julienne Sabet, who recently opened her dental practice in Tampa. “Dr. Sabet was so attentive, skilled and kind,” she said. “I truly knew I was in good hands. I also felt so at ease to have Dr. Jiveh supervising and guiding the doctors at the research clinic.”

The class was also beneficial to the participating dentist. “The class was

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Dental hygienists and assistants can also participate in teaching environments.

“These are students who assist the doctors to learn how to become dental assistants,” Jiveh said. “Everyone is supervised by the course directors.”

Jiveh noted that today’s dentists must absorb the advances brought forward by current research. “So much research is being done right now that every study group I go to has new research — how to do things better, how to reshape or alter the materials somehow that it works for the better,” he said.

“Things are getting better and better, faster and faster.”

Atlantic Coast is dedicated to providing dentists from around the country, especially those residing in South Florida, first-class continuing dental education. “It offers outstanding educational opportunities for incredible values,” Jiveh said.

Although some foundations in dentistry are constant, each year brings different and evolving materials, procedures and equipment to energize the profession.

“We have such a great opportunity to expand our knowledge and clinical expertise under the supervision of people who teach it,” Jiveh said. “It is also a good opportunity for the public at large to get dental work done in a teaching environment for a lesser investment with the latest technology.”

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“We have something we call a leaf plate – a scoop of chicken salad and fruit for lunch, so it’s not a big, heavy meal.And then we have our gourmet wraps like the European wrap with roasted red peppers, feta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onion and Greek olives.”

Hilary’s is a mixture of Florida and New York. While the round tables and wicker chairs evoke a Florida lanai, the movie art and Broadway playbills let you know where the flavor comes from.

The dinner menu is the kind of stuff you might have eaten around the family table – beef brisket in onion au jus, mile high meatloaf, chicken Parmesan or stuffed cabbage. There’s also fresh seafood, hand cut steaks, and a different nightly special each weeknight.

The Rakoffs – Mary, and sons Mark, Shawn and Steven, have been serving their friends and neighbors from the restaurant in the Royal Plaza at the northeast corner of Royal Palm Beach and Southern boulevards for the past 10 years. Mary’s husband, the late Hilary Rakoff, a life-long chef who infused the menu with family recipes and tastes from his childhood in New York, opened Hilary’s in 2001.

But for many, Hilary’s is as much about the company as it is the food. On Thursday’s the bowlers come in, and on Fridays, it’s the golfers, Mark says. And then there’s the ROMEO’s – Retired Old Men Eating Out.

“Serving Comfort Food” is their slogan. It’s a place known for its $3.99 and $4.99 breakfast specials as well as New York style overstuffed sandwiches on homemade rye bread.

One of the few places serving at 6 a.m. Mary knows the rhythm of the regulars, the seasonal residents and the shift workers.

“All the people know us,” Mary says. “The customers are family. “They come for the breakfast special, and they come back for corned beef, Ruebens and such,” Mary says. “If they want breakfast for dinner, they can get it. Whatever they’re in the mood to eat, they can always get it.”

“We used to have a man come in at 6:30 or 7 o’clock for a corned beef sandwich. He was just getting off work in the morning,” she said.

The menu is extensive with grilled items, a dozen different salads, and a variety of homemade and overstuffed deli sandwiches. And that doesn’t even include the daily specials, gourmet wraps, or lighter items.

“You should hear this place when they come in,” Mark says.

She walks across the room and hugs another diner. “I just got back last night,” the woman says, as she and Mary chat about the family.

“This place is home,” she says.

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The Gypsy’s Horse brings Ireland to Wellington In what once was its own remote corner of Palm Beach County, folks in Wellington always have found a place where everybody knows their name.

Colin Jackson insists the greeting come with an Irish brogue.

beer and banter, The Gypsy’s Horse provides something difficult to find in most South Florida eateries – a unique menu.

“All the recipes are from home,” Jackson says

So finding no traditional pubs around, he opened one six years ago. He is coproprietor with Paul Rowan.

He built the heavy wood tables himself, and imported the chairs from Ireland. The beer barrels serving as high toppers actually once held whiskey. He installed a tiny stage in the corner for live music and ensured that the bar was as stocked as any in the Old Country. And he made sure that regulars could have their own inscribed pint to drink from.

Throwing a nod to the surrounding equestrian life, he christened it The Gypsy’s Horse. It’s tucked inside the original Wellington Mall, but most people enter through the outside, where an open-air patio provides additional seating.

“It is a traditional Irish pub,” Jackson says. “Around 5 o’clock the bar is full of people who will be here 2 to 3 times a week.”

Tacked above the barstools are a couple rows of small gold plaques inscribed with the names of those people in the exclusive 25 Club.

“We have 25 different drafts. You must drink one of each in a week,” Jackson says.

“It’s only a pint. You wouldn’t believe the number of people who have tried and failed. Some people have tried to do it in a day,” he says with a knowing smile.

You’ll find Guinness and Murphys and Harp among the traditional pub brews. There’s also Strongbow Cider and Magners Cider, Stella, and Yuengling. But in addition to

Come during happy hour and try some Irish samples, such as Scotch eggs – a hardboiled egg wrapped in a sausage mixture - or Grandma Rita’s Irish Sausage – a cheese and potato-filled sausage wrapped in bacon. And yes, Grandma Rita is real.

She’s the chef’s grandmother, whose recipes flavor the menu.

“We have a lovely 14-ounce strip sizzling Gaelic steak (Don’t ask. The sauce is a secret), and another very popular dish is the braised pork shanks in a cream sauce,” Jackson says.

On this menu, The Pie Shop doesn’t refer to desserts. There’s shepherd’s pie, chicken potpie, beef-n-Guinness pie and traditional Cornish pasties in which seasoned meat and veggies are served in puff pastry. In fact the pies are so popular, Jackson has taken to freezing some so folks can take them home for another night’s meal.

And what Irish menu could be complete without potatoes? The Gypsy’s Horse menu says, “The Potato Famine is Over.” Get yours stuffed with your favorite toppings.

“We have this one we called The Dubliner. It’s filled with corned beef and onions and cheese. The thing is addicting,” Jackson says.

As in true pub fashion, you don’t need to be hungry to visit, though. There’s live music every Friday and Saturday with no cover charge. On the far side of the bar is a pool table and dartboards. And on Thursdays, the karaoke microphone is open.

“We have a lot of fun here,” Jackson says.

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El Toro

The Best Mexican Food In Town!

El Toro – Authentic Mexican Restaurant Overlooking Lake

The sun glistens across the water and a light breeze ruffles the palm fronds on the edges of the patio dining area. A small group is gathered around the bar under the wide tiki hut.As the waiter approaches, the air fills with the appetizing aroma of seasoned beef and the unmistakable sizzle of fresh-made fajitas. The only thing more appealing than El Toro Mexican Family Restaurant’s authentic Mexican food is being able to enjoy it on the outdoor patio overlooking the lake. Overlooking wide Lake Challenger in Royal Palm Beach, El Toro is the only waterfront restaurant in the central western communities.

Marinaded steak goes on the grill along with onions and green peppers.

It’s cooked slowly enough for the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender. More vegetables are added to provide crisp-tender crunch.

It’s served sizzling on a griddle that has been basting in a flame. Alongside are fresh pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and rice and beans.

“Everyone loves the patio when the weather is nice,” said owner/manager Angelina Johnson. “And even from the inside, you can see out to the water.”

“We brought a lot of our recipes from home,” Johnson says. “Some of the other favorites are carne asada, (char-broiled skirt steak garnished with guacamole,) pollo azado (char-broiled breast of chicken smothered with mushrooms and covered with Monterrey Jack and cheddar,) and our seafood Fruta Del Mar,” she said.

Wide picture windows give El Toro diners lots of light and the feel of a shaded Cantina. El Toro opened on the waterfront spot inside the Royal Inn on Royal Palm Beach Boulevard in 2006. It’s open for lunch and dinner, and includes a private party room that can hold up to 70.

While the setting is a far distance from the Guadalajara homeland of Johnson and the rest of the Hernandez family who run El Toro, the authentic Mexican recipes are not. Sizzling fajitas are among the most popular on both the lunch and dinner menus, Johnson says. A peak in the very large kitchen, and it’s understandable why El Toro serves so many.

El Toro’s flour tortillas are as light as the sun streaming through the windows.

The steak is fork-tender, and the flavor of the marinade comes through.

“And nobody makes the salsa like us,” she says, adding, “Nothing is from the can.”

Another delicious surprise is the rice and refried beans. The rice has a nutty flavor, and these two traditional sides are light and flavorful. After lunch, you’ll feel satisfied. Having spent a little time in the sun-filled retreat, you’ll be able to return to your day. But you won’t want to.

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Dr. Steven Miller Working To Fight Sleep Apnea

By Matthew Auerbach

In his chosen profession of dentistry, Dr. Steven Miller has been saving the teeth of Wellington residents for more than 20 years. For the past three years, however, it has been his involvement with snoring and sleep apnea that has been saving their relationships — and, in some cases, their lives.

Miller includes dental sleep medicine as part of his overall practice. He branched out into this area for very personal reasons.

“I used to snore like crazy,” he recalled. “It was driving my wife nuts. When a 42-year-old patient of mine suffered a stroke due to sleep apnea, I knew I had to do something.”

Miller began doing research into obstructive sleep apnea — symptoms include frequent and loud snoring, overwhelming sleepiness during the day and waking up during the night with a choking sound or gasping for breath — and was astounded by what he found.

“Over 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and millions more snore,” he said. “That greatly increases their chances of having a stroke and/or a heart attack. Not only is this a problem of epidemic proportions, but studies show that couples dealing with snoring problems sleep in separate rooms.”

The most common treatment for sleep apnea has been the use of a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device.

It is a cumbersome, noisy device that forces the user to wear a mask at bedtime. In fact, more than 50 percent of CPAP wearers discontinue their use after the first year due to its intrusive nature.

Dr. Steven Miller

are free to move around during sleep, which is not the case with a CPAP device.”

Miller offers two types of oral appliances. One moves the lower jaw forward, opens the back of the throat and allows the free passage of air, while the other holds the tongue in a forward position, preventing it from falling backward and blocking air flow.

He himself has been using one of these appliances to control his own moderate sleep apnea for the past four years. “I will not go to sleep without it,” he said.

While Miller is the man to see for treatment of sleep apnea, the process does not begin with him.

“Anyone who believes they might have a snoring problem or be suffering from sleep apnea must first be diagnosed by their own doctor,” he said. “After a positive diagnosis is made, we will then begin consulting with the doctor on the best possible treatment.”

Miller stresses the importance of that diagnosis.

Since 2008, Miller, who is a member of the American Sleep Apnea Association and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, has been involved in the use of oral appliances that help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea.

“Ninety percent of people with sleep apnea are not diagnosed,” he said. “Many take the attitude of, ‘Oh, it’s just snoring; no big deal.’ But it is a big deal and, left untreated, could lead to a life-threatening situation. With these oral appliances at our disposal, it should never get to that point.”

“These oral appliances have revolutionized the treatment of sleep apnea,” he said. “For the patient, it’s comparable to wearing the mouthpieces worn by professional athletes. They

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A student in the Lake Worth High School pre-med magnet program, Wellington teen John Hanes will travel to Cambodia this summer for an exciting internship opportunity.

Wellington Teen John Hanes Gets An Early Start On His Medical Career Story by Lauren Miró Photos by Susan Lerner

Wellington teenager John Hanes is out to change the world through medical science. His passion for medicine and dream of being a doctor led him to take an internship at the Sihanouk Hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this summer.

The 17-year-old Hanes’ interest in becoming a doctor was sparked one fateful day when he was 10.

“I had my first seizure in the middle of an airport,” recalled Hanes, who has epilepsy. “A doctor rushed over to help me and helped to calm my parents down.”

The 17-year-old has wanted to be a doctor since age 10.

John Hanes performs CPR on a dummy in his Lake Worth High School classroom.

Inspired by the doctor who had helped him through the ordeal, Hanes began researching medicine and medical careers.

“I thought, ‘Wow, doctors are amazing,’” he said. “I began looking into it, and as the years went by, it became my passion.”

Hanes elected to attend Lake Worth High School, where he will be a senior in its Pre-Medical & Allied Professionals magnet program.

“At the time,” he said, “It was the best medical magnet school in the area and maybe even in the state.”

And it was a good choice, Hanes said.

Already he has received real-life, hands-on training that will help him complete his internship and give him a leg up for college and medical school.

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John Hanes practices taking blood pressure.

volunteers with several medical-related organizations, including the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida. He is co-leader of the local Teen Asperger’s support group, and this year he was chosen by CARD to be featured in its new informational packet.

Hanes also has been selected to represent the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida in the upcoming National Epilepsy Foundation’s Speak Up Speak Out conference in Washington, D.C. Though still in high school, he has received two certifications to become a certified medical assistant and an EKG assistant. He has also received training in basic life support and in HIV/AIDS and HIPAA compliance.

“I should be able to graduate with three certificates,” Hanes said. “They are offering a third certification class next year.”

Hanes’ passion for medicine led him to do as much research as possible, including attending medical forums.

Already, he has decided that he would like to become an orthopedic surgeon.

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I wanted the opportunity to go to another country and to be able to help and learn. I’m excited and a little bit nervous. It’s a great opportunity, and it will be a lifechanging experience. It will teach me if I truly want to go into medicine.

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“Last year, I went to a medical forum,” he said. “I spoke to a lot of doctors. I knew I always wanted to be a surgeon, and orthopedic surgery, from what I learned, struck the biggest chord of interest with me.”

In school, he has been given the opportunity to work with the football team and get firsthand experience in orthopedics.

Hanes said that he is blessed to have had the opportunity to attend the program at Lake Worth High School, which has given him a jump-start on his career.

wellington star “It definitely gives me an advantage,” he said. “I visited colleges in New York last [month] and have spoken with friends at forums, and these medical programs are rare. They don’t have them in many places.”

Hanes was given the opportunity of a lifetime when he was offered a summer internship with the Sihanouk Hospital Center of Hope (SHCH) in Cambodia.

The hospital was established in 1996

by HOPE Worldwide, an international charity operating in more than 60 countries. The hospital provides free, 24-hour care to impoverished residents of Cambodia, and also provides further education and clinical training for medical professionals.

“They only offer internships once in a blue moon,” Hanes said. “My parents

In order to go on the trip, Hanes had to raise money and found both help and inspiration from a late family friend who touched Hanes’ life with his generosity.

have done a lot of nonprofit work all over the world. They knew the people who run the nonprofit organization for the hospital, so they encouraged me to ask if there was any way I could intern there for the summer.”

“I have worked, saved money and fundraised for the medical forum last summer and for the Cambodia trip this summer,” he said. “Instrumental in helping me finance my trips was the late Karl Pryzborosky and his wife Molly. They have known me my whole life. Karl had bone cancer as a child, cancer as an adult and many other complications. However, he lived well past any doctor’s expectations. Before he passed away, he decided with his wife to help me in my endeavor. I hope one day to be as giving and as generous as Karl.”

After speaking with the lead surgeon at the hospital, Hanes was given an internship. He leaves for Cambodia July 13 and will help in several ways, including transporting and positioning patients, helping to clean up the operating room after procedures, assisting in the postanesthesia care unit and observing the surgical procedures.

“I wanted the opportunity to go to another country,” Hanes said, “and to be able to help and learn. I’m excited and a little bit nervous. It’s a great opportunity, and it will be a lifechanging experience. It will teach me if I truly want to go into medicine.”

With such a passion for medicine and a dedication to generosity, Hanes truly is one of Wellington’s rising stars.

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Wellington Horse Farm Features A Colonial-Style Home With All The Amenities Story by Lauren Mir贸 Photos courtesy Pat Evans

This 7-acre Wellington farm is a conveniently located equestrian paradise with a beautiful twostory Colonial-style home, three barns and arenas. The four-bedroom, three-bath house features a large master suite, outdoor entertaining area and a peaceful koi pond. And for the competitive equestrian, it is only a short hack from the world-class competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

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(Right) The large kitchen features a granite-top island with a six-burner gas cook top, a threebowl copper farm sink and stainless steel hood.

It offers top-of-theline amenities such as a subzero refrigerator, wall ovens and a huge walk-in pantry.

(Right) The focal point of the dining room is its unique chandelier made of candles. Decorated in a Western style, the room features crown molding, wooden floors and a bowed window wall.

(Left) The sunny breakfast area adjoins a relaxing family room with a gas raised hearth fireplace and expansive sliders to the patio.

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The home features three large bedrooms on the first floor (left), featuring tile floors, spacious closets and bright rooms. Unique to this home, the second story is a complete master suite (below). The large master bedroom has wooden floors and a sitting area. Adjacent to the bedroom is a dressing area with his-and-hers closets, as well as a master bath with a double vanity.

Also upstairs is a separate laundry area with washer and dryer, solely dedicated to the master suite. And if that wasn’t enough, the second story also features a large office.

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(Left) There are three beautiful barns on the property. Closest to the home is a 15-stall, centeraisle barn with all the amenities, including a second-story, onebedroom apartment. There is also an eight-stall barn, as well as a separate parcel of land with a 14-stall center-aisle barn.

(Above) The two-story Colonial home features a beautifully landscaped yard, front porch as well as an upper balcony off the master suite overlooking the property.

(Left inset) The home has a spacious patio with pool, as well as an outdoor summer kitchen with bar and beer tap. Off the master suite is a private second-story deck. Just steps from the patio, a foot bridge leads to a peaceful koi pond as well as another awning-covered entertaining area.

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The Players Club, known for its popular bar area and highend restaurant, recently started a new bistro area offering great, affordable food in a more casual atmosphere.

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by Campbell.

“We expect the menu to evolve,” Griffo said. “We listen to what our guests say, take their feedback, and we react.”

(Top) Croque Madame: grilled ham and cheese with fried egg and pomme frites.

(Middle) Salad Nicoise: ahi tuna, harricot verts, redskin potatoes, egg and mixed greens.

(Below) Tournedos Au Poivre: roasted garlic mashed potatoes, haricot verts, green pepper corn and cognac cream sauce.

And while the Players Club is a great place for dining, Griffo said he hopes to see the bistro blend well with both the bar and restaurant areas.

For an appetizer, try the roasted beet and goat cheese salad ($9), served with baby arugula and citrus pistachio vinaigrette. The dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a presentation that looks too good to eat.

“I think it goes hand in hand,” he said.

“I think we can be more of a one stop for people. They can come in and have a light meal, and then spend some time out on the patio or in the bar area. They don’t have to go from one place to another.”

If you’re a fan of grilled cheese sandwiches, the Croque Madame ($10) is a must. Though it appears to be just a grilled ham and cheese sandwich, it is topped with even more cheese and a fried egg, and is both savory and satisfying.

In creating a more casual dining experience, Griffo hopes to attract more residents and change the image of the Players Club being an exclusive, private location.

For something more substantial, try the Tournedos au Poivre ($22), a juicy filet cooked to perfection, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, haricot verts (French green beans), green pepper corn and cognac cream sauce.

“A lot of people think it’s private,” he said. “But we’re open to the public.

Though we do like the feel of a private club, we want people to know that they can come in and enjoy what we have to offer. We have a loyal following, but with this bistro, we hope to reach more people.”

Though the bistro is not exclusive, it certainly feels that way. Dark wooden walls and floors give the space an intimate feel, with beautiful artwork on the walls depicting Wellington’s equestrian activities.

The lounge has been transformed with small tables, dotted with bright cloth napkins, taking the place of the couches and pianos. The atmosphere is casual, yet refined.

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the bistro is its menu. Offering everything from salad to seafood to steak, the bistro menu features both familiar dishes with a twist and new, delicious options.

If you’re in the mood for seafood, try the Salad Nicoise ($14), made with ahi tuna, haricot verts, redskin potatoes and eggs on a bed of mixed greens.

The tuna is fresh and deliciously seared and seasoned, topping off a healthful and filling salad.

But no matter what you choose to eat, Bistro at Players has a little something for everyone. And with such great food in an equally great atmosphere, it’s sure to bring you back again and again.

The Players Club is located at 13410 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. It is open for the summer Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. For additional information, call (561) 795-0080 or visit www. playersclubrestaurant.com.

wellington dining guide Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar offers a fine dining experience at casual dining prices. Create your own “Pasta-Bility” with Agliolio’s 100-percent fresh pastas and homemade sauces full of bold and fresh flavors. Ask about the “Perfect Pair” entrees. Agliolio offers an extensive wine list by the glass and the bottle. For more info., call (561) 798-7770 or visit Agliolio in the Wellington Plaza at 12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. at the corner of Wellington Trace.

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. If you’ve got a large party, reserve the Pope’s Room; for a unique experience, reserve the table in the kitchen. For more info., call (561) 790-3287 or visit www.bucadibeppo.com.

Christy’s NY Cheesecake offers delicious baked goods that leave you wanting more. Christy’s is now open in its new, larger location at the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10160 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 110.

Call (561) 795-3244 for more info.

For a quick pick-me-up on the go, or a place to sit and relax over a cup of coffee, visit Cofftea Café in the Courtyard Shops at the corner of Greenview Shores Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., call (561) 798-4050.

Enjoy a delicious drink, a beautiful water view, fantastic music and authentic Mexican food all without packing your suitcase at El Toro Mexican Family Restaurant adjacent to the Royal Inn at the corner of Southern and Royal Palm Beach boulevards. Dine in or enjoy the patio bar. For more info., call (561) 296-7102.

Drop by the Gypsy’s Horse Irish Pub & Restaurant and relax in a warm, traditional Irish setting complete with oak-barrel tables and a full bar with

many types of beer flowing from the taps. Regular live entertainment is offered. The Gypsy’s Horse is located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Call (561) 333-3700 for more info.

I’m Greek Today features a menu with a strong emphasis on one of the world’s healthiest diets — food that is simple and elegant, fresh, timeless and Mediterranean. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine as well as wines from around the world. I’m Greek Today is located in Southern Palm Crossing at 11051 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 333-4233 or visit www.imgreektoday.com.

Enjoy wonderful sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and fruit at Jason’s Deli, located at 2605 State Road 7 near Whole Foods Market in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 333-1263 or visit www.jasonsdeli. com.

Joe’s American Bar & Grill, in the Mall at Wellington Green near the food court, is a favorite for a casual lunch, a family dinner or a gathering of friends.

For more info., visit www.joesamerican.com or call (561) 798-7433.

Lock Stock and Barrel Restaurant, located at 3208 Forest Hill Blvd. in West Palm Beach, is your neighborhood grill for steaks, chops and seafood. Enjoy a full bar with wines and cocktails that complement wonderful appetizers, salads and sandwiches for lunch, as well as a selection of the finest steaks, chops and featured seafood entrees. A children’s menu is available. For info., call (561) 649-4545 or visit www.lockstockandbarrelrestaurant.com.

Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is now open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, offering all the quality and style of Palm Beach in the heart of Wellington.

For more info., call (561) 792-2220 or visit www.olis restaurant.com.

Pangea Bistro in the Pointe at Wellington Green offers a taste of the best food from all around the world. Pangea is open seven days a week, serving lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and brunch on Sunday. For reservations, call (561) 7939394 or visit www.pangeabistro.net.

The Players Club Restaurant & Bar (13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) features gourmet cuisine along with a popular piano bar, outside dining, two outside smoking bars, live entertainment and catered events. Call (561) 795-0080 for more info.

Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. The gourmet American fare features delicious entrees with the perfect wines to accompany. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stone woodgrill.com for more info.

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. Specialties include signature overstuffed sandwiches, chicken noodle soup and traditional deli classics. For more info., call (561) 784-9055 or visit www.toojays.com.

Tree’s Wings & Ribs is located at 603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Plaza. Eat in or pick up your order of signature wings, ribs, chicken and more.

Tree’s also delivers mouthwatering menu items, and caters events and parties. Visit www.treeswingsand ribs.com or call (561) 791-1535 for more information.

The White Horse Tavern serves up bold, hearty flavors from a convenient location adjacent to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Located at 3401 Equestrian Club Road in Wellington, White Horse Tavern opens for dinner at 5 p.m. nightly. For more info., call (561) 333-1150.

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Tuesday, July 5 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Slipper Society” for age 5 and up on Tuesdays in July at 2 p.m. Slip on your fanciest shoes and attend a ball each week as you travel the globe to meet storybook Cinderellas from different countries. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, July 6 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Puppets from Around the World” for age 9 and up on Wednesdays, July 6 and 20 at 11:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Novel Fashion Design” for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesdays, July 6, 13 and 20 at 6 p.m. Design and create an outfit made completely out of old books. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

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Thursday, July 7 • The Lake Worth Playhouse (713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth) will present Chicago, The Musical July 7 through July 31. Visit www.lakeworthplayhouse.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “World Wandering Wacky Wanda” for age 5 and up Thursday, July 7 at 2 p.m. Go on an interactive, geographical, storytelling adventure. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics will meet Thursday, July 7 at 3 p.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). Visit www.pbcgov.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Reading Trivia Challenge” practice for grades six to eight on Thursdays in July at 4 p.m.

Hone your trivia skills and challenge your friends to prepare for the final competition July 30. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palms West Chamber of Commerce Women in Business will host the 2011 Women’s Summer Golf Clinic Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Links at Madison Green. The cost is $45 per week. For more information, call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.palmswest.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a “Writers’ Critique Workshop” for adults Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism and comments to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Stories to Make You Jump” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m. Local storyteller Monica Ladd will have you screaming and shrieking as ghosts and other creepy creatures come to life, or maybe not. S’mores will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, July 8 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will show the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules on Friday, July 8 at 8:30 p.m.

Admission is free. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, July 9 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Book Arts Roadshow” for adults Saturday, July 9 at 2:30 p.m. John Cutrone of the Jaffe Center for the Arts will talk about books from an artist’s perspective. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Classic Car Show/Songwriters Festival on Saturday, July 9. The car show will start at 5 p.m. followed by the concert at 8:30 p.m.

Admission is free. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

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Monday, July 11 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a budget workshop Monday, July 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). Visit www.pbcgov.com for more info.

• The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon Monday, July 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200 or e-mail marylou@palmswest.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Back to Hogwarts” for ages 9 to 17 on Monday, July 11 at 4 p.m. Get ready for the last Harry Potter movie in style by catching up on all your Hogwarts classes. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, July 12 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold “Introduction to Irish Dancing” for adults Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Marie Marzi from the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance will guide you through beginner steps based on traditional dance forms. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4000 for more info.

Wednesday, July 13 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Advisory Group meeting for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Anime Grab Bag” for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. View new anime titles from the library’s grab bag. Pocky will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Socrates Café for adults Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. The Society for Philosophical Inquiry initiated the concept for this discussion led by Marji Chapman. Learn this month’s topic when you call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, July 14 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hat Mania” for age 8 and up on Thursday, July 14 at 11:15 a.m. Learn how to make an outrageous balloon hat. Call (561) 790-6070 to preregister.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer Thursday, July 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the new Solo Mexican Cantina at the Mall at Wellington Green. To RSVP, call the chamber at (561) 792-6525.

• The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will present The Tempest at Seabreeze Amphitheater Thursday through Sunday, July 14 to 17 at 8 p.m. at Carlin Park (750 S. A1A, Jupiter). Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. with pre-show entertainment provided by the court jester. Bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets; pets on leashes are welcome. Admission is free, but a donation of $5 per adult is requested. For more info., call (561) 966-7099 or visit www.pbcparks.com.

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Wee Hands with Krystan” for age 6 and under Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Nationally certified sign language interpreter Krystan Gogan will introduce parents and children to American Sign Language. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Monday, July 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Dizzy Disco” for ages 9 to 12 on Monday, July 18 at 4 p.m. Get down and funky with extreme musical chairs, then make your own groovy disco ball. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, July 19 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). Visit www.pbcgov.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Checker Challenge” for age 6 and up Tuesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. Practice your strategy skills while playing checkers. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, July 20 • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon Wednesday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club at Wellington (1900 Aero Club Dr.) featuring Congressman Allen West (R-District 22) as the keynote speaker. To RSVP, call the chamber at (561) 792-6525.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Minute to Win It” for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, July 20 at 4 p.m. Ever watched the game show and thought, “I could do that?” Here’s your chance to prove it. Call (561) 790-6070 to preregister.

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Friday, July 22 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will show a free screening of the movie Rio on Friday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, July 23 • The Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation will host its 12th annual Horizons Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 23. Weigh in is at the Riviera Beach Marina. To register, call the foundation at (561) 494-6884 or visit www.hpbcf.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Chess Club Meeting for age 8 and up Saturday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Monday, July 25 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Masks Around the World” for age 5 and up Monday, July 25 at 11:15 a.m. Decorate a mask with inspiration from other countries. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Legos” for age 8 and up on Monday, July 25 at 4 p.m. Builders create their own vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, July 26 • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4000 for more info.

• The Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth will present Much Ado About Nothing Tuesday through Thursday, July 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.palmbeachstate.edu for more info.

Wednesday, July 27 • The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host a networking mixer Wednesday, July 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Florida Community Bank (2001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach).

Call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200 or e-mail marylou@palmswest.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Novel Fashion Show” on Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. See the fashions created out of old books. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, July 28 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Meet the Author: Scott Eyman” on Thursday, July 28 at 2:30 p.m. He will talk about his book Empire of Dreams: The Epic Life of Cecil B. DeMille.” Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, July 29 • The South Florida Science Museum will present “Mid-Summer’s Nights at the Museum” on Friday, July 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. Families will be swept into a land of fairies and festivities as the museum becomes one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated works. Enjoy a backyard-style barbecue with live entertainment and special outdoor activities. Visit www. sfsm.org for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will show the movie The Fantastic Mr. Fox on Friday, July 29 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, July 31 • The fourth annual Palms West Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament will take place Sunday, July 31 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). General admission is $100 or $750 for a corporate table. Call Marc Schlags at (561) 790-6200 or e-mail marc@palmswest.com for more info.

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Run/Walk Kickoff — A kickoff party was held for the Palms West Community Foundation’s 2011 Community Fitness Run/Walk on Tuesday, June 21 at Beef Wellington Steakhouse & Social Club. The Community Fitness Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 and will benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County.

For more info., call Maureen Gross at (561) 790-6200. (L-R) Joanna Boynton, Terri Priore, Lauryn Barry, Maureen Gross and Cheryl McNamee.

Women’s Club — The Wellington Women’s Club held its final meeting of the season Thursday, June 2 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Guests enjoyed dinner, the installation of the new board and the awarding of college scholarships. Shown here are board members Susan D’Andrea, Allyson Samiljan, Stacy Kaufman and Laurie Piel. Not pictured: Selena Smith, Maureen Gross, Mair Armand and Faye Ford.

Comedy Show — Wellington hosted a free Laugh Out Loud standup comedy show Friday, May 27 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Audience members relaxed on the amphitheater lawn as the various standup acts took the stage. (L-R) Leslie Streeter, Peter Wein, Neil Berliner, Evan Jacobs, Craig Selinger, Alan Shuman, Frannie Sheridan and Scott Zervitz.

Christy’s Anniversary — Christy’s NY Cheesecake in the Pointe at Wellington Green celebrated its seventh anniversary, including one year in its present location, Sunday, June 5. There were free pastries and coffee for the day, along with other discounts. Shown here is owner Christina Waters behind the counter.

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(Right) Raina Ruelle of Little Smiles with WILD 95.5’s Virginia Lang.

Bridal Show — The Gardens Mall recently presented its annual signature bridal event, Happily Ever After, to a sold-out crowd. The event included a runway fashion show of designer wedding dresses presented by Wellington’s Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon. Top fashion models in the runway show included Miss Miami 2011 Nicole Vega and Natasha Dominguez, the former Miss Venezuela. Proceeds went to support the charity Little Smiles.

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