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Features

20 Group Aims To ‘Preserve Wellington’s Way Of Life’

When Tom Wenham ran for mayor, his fliers read, “Preserving Wellington’s Way of Life.” Wenham believes his new role as executive director of the Wellington Preservation Coalition is just an extension of that goal. The coalition, created over the summer, aims to be a voice for all Wellington residents, protecting the community’s assets. By Angie Francalancia

Club Vows To Put The ‘Fun’ Back In Fundraising

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Giving back by volunteering can sometimes seem tedious, but the Women of the Western Communities is trying to change that view. The club’s 2012-13 initiative is to put the “fun” back into fundraising. With big hearts and spunky attitudes, club members have been giving back to the community for more than three decades, since its founding as the Welcome Wagon in 1977. By Jessica Gregoire

26 New Method Of Heart Valve Replacement At JFK

JFK Medical Center in Atlantis has added a new method of heart valve replacement to its cardiac surgery arsenal as an alternative for patients who are not strong candidates for open-heart surgery. “Only 125 centers in the country were selected, and only five here in Florida — and we’re one of those,” said Dr. Marcos Nores, medical director of the Valvular Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Services at JFK. By Ron Bukley

34 Wellington Woman: Businesswoman Joanna Boynton For Joanna Boynton, volunteering is a way of life. She has been helping people plan for a secure financial future since 1997 at the Boynton Financial Group office of Raymond James Financial Services. Boynton has also been deeply involved in charities and community projects. For these reasons, Boynton is this month’s nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award. By Matthew Auerbach

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Wellington Social Scene Dream Team Elite Wins The First-Ever Wellington Talent Search Back-To-School Bonanza At Whole Foods Market In Wellington Central PBC Chamber Hosts Poker Tournament At Kennel Club Olympic Swimmer Matt Cetlinski Visits Wellington Aquatics Complex

38 Wellington Home

This month we visit a custom two-story pool home located in the upscale Palm Beach Point community, offering stylish living with plenty of space. The home has four bedrooms and five bathrooms in 4,773 square feet of living space on a 5.68-acre lot. Also highlighted are upgraded interior features and a unique floor plan. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Watch Wellington Health Wellington Real Estate Wellington Dining Guide Wellington Calendar Around Wellington ON THE COVER Former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham, executive director of the new Wellington Preservation Coalition. Photo by Abner Pedraza

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A Message from the Publisher

It’s The ‘New’ Season In Wellington volume

Former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham recently retired from his day job with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and has taken on a new mission: protecting Wellington’s future. Wenham, featured on our front cover this month, is the first executive director of the newly formed Wellington Preservation Coalition. Learn how it all came about in this issue.

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One of the oldest clubs in Wellington has a new name and a new attitude. Women of the Western Communities, formerly the Wellington Women’s Club, is starting its 2012-13 season this month with a new initiative to put the “fun” back in fundraising. Read about all the club has planned in a feature story this month.

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JFK Medical Center is now offering a breakthrough new heart valve replacement procedure as an alternative for patients who are not strong candidates for openheart surgery. It is one of the few hospitals in the state to offer transcatheter valve implantation, and we explore the benefits of the procedure in this month’s issue. Our Wellington The Magazine Woman of the Year Award nominee for September is businesswoman Joanna Boynton, a financial planning expert who has long been one of Wellington’s most active volunteers. Profiled this issue, she also keeps herself busy raising two children and exploring her newfound passion for painting. Our Wellington Health feature this month is on ophthalmologist Dr. Jason Gorscak of the Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute, while our Wellington Real Estate profile is on David Lopez, founder of Realty Elite The Palm Beaches. This month, Wellington Home visits a custom Palm Beach Point estate with spectacular upgrades and plenty of space. Wellington Table heads over to the newly opened Diner of Palm Beach. If you recall eating at old-style diner restaurants in your younger days, you’ll love this nostalgic eatery serving up a wide variety of great food. As Wellington dries out from the deluge of Tropical Storm Isaac, we hope you enjoy this September issue of Wellington The Magazine. Here’s hoping that no more storms are headed our way! Joshua Manning Publisher/Executive Editor

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wellington social scene Photos by Jessica Gregoire Dream Team Elite Wins The First-Ever Wellington Talent Search

(Left) Dream Team Elite is announced as the winner. (Right) Runner-up Megan Saslow sings.

Dream Team Elite were winners of the first-ever Wellington Talent Search finals held Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The dance group took home a grand prize of $500 and a full scholarship to attend Talent INC’s National Talent Convention & Showcase in Orlando. Twelve amateur performers competed in the finals. Runners-up Cristina Caperna and Nicky Wood, Megan Saslow, and Incync Dance Crew took home $250 each.

(Left to right) Runners-up Cristina Caperna and Nicky Wood do their song-and-dance act; Wellington Idol 2012 Cara Young performs; Gabriella Craft sings “Don’t Rain on My Parade”; Tanja Landrum sings “Been Around the World”; and Katherine Roberts sings a song by Evanescence.

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This advanced certification recognizes the hospital for our demonstrated ability to provide rapid response treatment to preserve brain function. Please join us in congratulating the Stroke Team for this recognition and for their continued commitment to excellence. For more information about stroke, including possible warning signs and treatment services, visit www.WellingtonRegional.com.

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wellington social scene Photos by Denise Fleischman Back-To-School Bonanza At Whole Foods Market In Wellington

(Left) Deputy Scott Poritz, Wellington Councilman Matt Willhite with his son Mark, Cpl. Alex Nunes, Capt. Jay Hart, Lt. Eli Shaivitz and Sgt. Mike Kletzky. (Right) Jodi and Maxwell Burkholz with Deputy Luis Ledbetter and K9 Clue.

Whole Foods Market in Wellington held its fourth annual Back-to-School Bonanza Saturday, Aug. 18. Safety quizzes were given out with plates for a $5 donation to the Police Athletic League to be used for school supplies for local children in need. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office issued ID cards for kids and handed out coloring books, school supplies and safety information.

(Left to right) Sgt. Mike Kletzky and Deputy Sohail Khan with Rylee DeBlasis; Deputy Scott Poritz, Sgt. Mike Kletzky, Store Team Leader Blake Ledbetter, Marketing Team Leader Lauren Belinsky, Capt. Jay Hart, Lt. Eli Shaivitz and Deputy Luis Ledbetter with K9 Clue; Adrianna and Giavanna Fioravanti get fingerprinted by PBSO volunteer Theresa Mirolla; Christian D’Orazio answers a safety quiz as Deputy Scott Poritz looks on; and deputies Humberto Mejia, Jason Gray and Jason Horowitz with Anna and Antonio Borroto on a Kawasaki 750.

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Tropical Storm Isaac dumped more than a foot of rain on Wellington in late August, swamping the village’s drainage system and flooding roadways. Though northern sections of the community dried up quickly, areas to the south, particularly in the equestrian preserve, were a persistent problem, Deputy Village Manager John Bonde said. “As bad as it was in the northern half of the village, it was far worse in the south,” he said. “We’re doing everything to mitigate those issues.” Additionally, Wellington continued to address concerns regarding septic tanks and mosquitoes, which are often a problem following flooding. “We’re trying to get water levels down so it doesn’t continue to affect the drain fields,” he said. “Wellington will be doing additional spraying for mosquitoes, and the county is doing aerial spraying.” Wellington had an unprecedented 17 inches of rain over two days — far more than was dropped on the village during the hurricanes of the past decade. “Twelve inches is a one-in-100-year event, but to have 17 inches — no one could have anticipated that,” Bonde said. Mayor Bob Margolis agreed. “I don’t think I will see this much rain again in my lifetime,” he said. At the Aug. 28 Wellington Village Council meeting, Village Manager Paul Schofield estimated that floodwaters caused approximately $1 million in damage to village property. Schofield stressed, however, that there had been no incidents of homes flooding. “We have not identified a place where the actual living area was flooded,” he said.

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number of spectators to 2,000, ending the show by 10 p.m. and coordinating show times with those at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center to limit traffic. Supporters of dressage came out by the dozens to speak on the matter. Council members were split over the use of a temporary barn on the northeast corner of the site near homes. Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo agreed to shade the barn from view with fencing, plants or other approved material. “We could put up a buffer,” he said. “I think that would work.” Bellissimo also agreed to fill the two permanent barns before occupying the third. The vote was 4-0 with Councilman John Greene not voting due to a possible conflict of interest. Tennis Contract — Wellington abandoned plans to re-bid its tennis contract in August, instead favoring a two-year contract extension with current provider Tommy Cheatham Inc. Originally, council members planned to temporarily extend the contract with Cheatham while they re-bid the item, but representatives for Cheatham argued that with the tennis season beginning, a short contract renewal created uncertainty. “It wasn’t that Mr. Cheatham wasn’t interested in a 90-day extension,” attorney Howard Sohn said. “A 90-day extension would basically put Mr. Cheatham out of business.” Sohn said that council members had no obligation to re-bid the contract, but Laurie Cohen, attorney for rival tennis provider A1A Tennis, contended that they did. “To give Mr. Cheatham an extension is really a circumvention of bidding laws,” she said. Council members agreed to support extending the contract with Cheatham but debated over a term of one, two or three years. Central to the discussion were plans to rebuild the Wellington Community Center, which will likely lead to changes at the tennis program, including the possibility of moving the tennis center to another location.

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Preservation Coalition Aims To Be A Voice For ‘Wellington’s Way Of Life’

hen Tom Wenham ran for mayor in the early 2000s, his fliers read, “Preserving Wellington’s Way of Life.” Wenham believes his new role as executive director of the Wellington Preservation Coalition is just an extension of that motto. The Wellington Preservation Coalition, created over the summer, aims to be a voice of Wellington’s residents — all of Wellington’s residents, Wenham stressed — to protect the community’s assets. “When I was mayor, I was mayor of all of Wellington,” he said. “It’s the whole community that I’m looking out for.” Those assets include park land, open space, equestrian areas, and Wellington’s history of strong planning, zoning and building codes that made the community a place its residents are proud to call home.

Wellington residents Lou Jacobs, Victoria McCullough and Robert Coker formed the organization to create an umbrella preservation group in Wellington. “We realized that what we love about Wellington is much more than the equestrian environment,” said Lou Jacobs, whose family owns Deeridge Farm and has fought efforts to bring commercial development into the Wellington Equestrian Preserve. “We sought to create an organization that would work to preserve the character of Wellington, and Tom was an obvious choice as director.” The Wellington Preservation Coalition offers residents an opportunity for peaceful discourse as an alternative to the recent climate of sharp and often destructive dissension within the community, Wenham said. “We want a group that is supportive of

Executive Director Tom Wenham works with Gladys Ferrer in the office of the new Wellington Preservation Coalition, located in the original Wellington Mall. photo by abner pedraza

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different causes and issues in the community that all contribute to our way of life,” said Wenham, who has lived in Wellington since 1980 and was involved in local government almost as long. “We can have discussions and even disagreements while not destroying what we all love about Wellington.” Wenham’s office in the original Wellington Mall is open to everyone, he said. Along with Wenham, it is staffed by his executive assistant, Gladys Ferrer, who previously worked in the office of a state senator. While Jacobs, McCullough and Coker make up the coalition’s executive board, it also will have an advisory board of community members. Wenham said he would like to see the advisory board include people representing all of Wellington’s interests, such as parks and sports groups, the arts, environmental groups, schools and business groups. “We want to keep on top of all that’s going on in Wellington that would affect our way of life,” Wenham said. “It’s a delicate balance that needs to be maintained in Wellington.” As an example, he mentioned K-Park, a 60-acre parcel of land that Wellington bought as park land that some have advocated selling for development. “We’re not against business,” he said. “If the village wants to sell 5 or 10 acres at K-Park, I think that’s fine as long as the balance remains for parks and recreation.” Wellington’s assets also include the

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sense of community that has attracted so many to make it their home, Wenham said. This is often expressed through its organizations and events. Therefore, the Wellington Preservation Coalition will become involved in community events as well. The coalition made its debut at Wellington’s Fourth of July celebration. Wenham and his wife, Regis, greeted residents from a tent at Village Park and introduced them to the coalition. The coalition also will be a sponsor for November’s Wellington Community Fitness Run/Walk and will be seeking team members to participate. Also, the coalition has donated the candy for Wellington’s annual Halloween celebration. To initiate the symbiotic relationship that the coalition wants throughout Wellington, it has become a member of several green organizations, including 1000 Friends of Florida, the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation and the Sierra Club. The Wellington Preservation Coalition also is a member of both the Wellington and the Central Palm Beach County chambers of commerce. “We’re not against business,” Wenham said. “We’re about smart growth.” Wenham is seeking people who are interested in becoming part of the coalition, as well as those who might want to serve on the advisory board, representing different voices in Wellington. Those interested can call the coalition office at (561) 333-9843. People also can send comments or suggestions to preservewellington@att. net. “It’s going to be an exciting time,” Wenham said. “I think a lot of people here know me and know what I stand for. We’re going to get a lot of things accomplished.”

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Women Of The Western Communities Aim To Put The ‘Fun’ Back In Fundraising Story by Jessica Gregoire  Photo by Abner Pedraza

iving back by volunteering can sometimes seem tedious, but the Women of the Western Communities is trying to change that view. The club’s 2012-13 initiative is to put the “fun” back into fundraising. With big hearts and spunky attitudes, club members have been giving back to the community for more than three decades. Their goal is to give to those in need, particularly the Mary

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Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a safe house apartment-style living facility for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence and abuse. The club also raises money for its longstanding scholarship program supporting deserving high school seniors. Founded in 1977, the club was first known as the Welcome Wagon and later the Wellington Women’s Club.

Last year it expanded its reach and is now known as Women of the Western Communities. President Mair Armand has seen the club evolve over the years, and the recent name change represented its continued growth. “A group of us got together and realized that the Wellington Women’s Club sounded a little insular, and we wanted it to be more inclusive,” she said.

Women of the Western Communities board members (L-R) Carol O’Neil, Susan D’Andrea, Selena Smith, Melany Armand, Mair Armand, Marian Feldman and Faye Ford. Not shown: Ruth Mansmith.

Armand realized that there needed to be more excitement in fundraising, and her plan is to focus on organizing fun methods to help the community. “We want our members to have a really good time when they come to our events and meetings,” she said. “If you’re getting out of your house once a month to go to a club, I personally would want to have a good time.” Club members are keeping many

of the fundraising changes secret in order to build anticipation. For one, their annual “shop ’til you drop” event will be revamped to include a new category of vendors. “We usually bring a variety of vendors in,” Armand said. “This year we are going to have a few food vendors. We have never had that before.” Some ideas are still in the works, but Armand stressed that enthusiastic

board members are out to make it an exciting year. “We are still working to fine-tune things to get people excited,” she said. The club has various small events throughout the year, with its biggest fundraising event in May. Past fundraisers have included Mad Hatters and Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed parties, a fashion show, and a Day at the Derby. “That |wellington the magazine| September 2012

was really fun because it was right around the Kentucky Derby, and everybody wore their hats,” Armand said. “We gave prizes for best hats, and there was an auction.” Armand has been a club member for six years. She first learned about the club from longtime member Faye Ford, currently the club’s treasurer. “I joined the club in 1998, and I’ve been on the board most of that time,” Ford said. After moving to Wellington in 1994, Ford was involved in many business activities and organizations but wanted to do something not business-related. That led her to the club. “The women were very friendly, and every time I attended a meeting, I sat with a different table and a different group,” Ford recalled. “That way I got to know a lot of people.” This year, Women of the Western Communities will meet at the Wanderers Club in Wellington the first Thursday of each month. The club previously met at the Madison Green Golf Club, where first vice president in charge of programming, Susan D’Andrea, is catering director. D’Andrea has been with the club for three years. She decided to join after meeting members through work. “At that time, I was working at another country club, and they were holding their events there,” she said. “I thought they were helping such a great cause, that I decided not only to join but to become a board member.” Club members are always inviting potential new members to their meetings and events. Those interested are always invited to come to a few events and check out the club. That’s how Carol O’Neil, now second vice president in charge of membership, joined two years ago. “I was invited by a friend,” she said. 24 September September2012 2012|wellington |wellington the the magazine| magazine| 24

The club gave her an opportunity to meet other women who shared similar ideals of giving back to those in need. “I also really liked the idea of being among women in my community,” O’Neil said. “They also gave back to the community, and it wasn’t necessarily networking, but there was a bigger purpose.” This is O’Neil’s first year serving on the board, and she looks forward to recruiting and welcoming new members of all ages and all walks of life. “This is a diverse group of women from ages 30 to 75, with people who have been in the community for quite a long time and some who are new,” she said. “It’s interesting to see how our community is growing with diversification and openness — this is definitely reflected in our group.” Even the club’s newsletter is being revamped. Corresponding Secretary Ruth Mansmith has brought her expertise as a writer and published author to the board and is in charge of making it happen. “I want to make it into a fun newsletter that reflects how much fun the members are having,” she said. As a seasonal resident, summering in Chicago and wintering in Wellington, Mansmith decided to join to get acquainted with local women. “I wanted to find out where the local ladies go,” she said. Mansmith researched and found the Breakfast at Tiffany’s brunch at a local country club and decided to attend. “I could not think of anything more fun than dressing up like Audrey Hepburn,” she recalled. The experience made her feel welcome and content with the type of down-to-

earth women in her community. “Every single one made me feel welcome,” she said. “From that moment on I knew that I’m at a place where the women are nice, and they want you to come to the meetings to have fun and enjoy yourself.” Co-Recording Secretary Selena Smith, a new mom, is among the youngest members of the board. She is proud of the distinction. “It shows the diversification of the board and the club,” she said. “There is not just a certain type that is in it, and we’re not just a bunch of housewives or retired women or older ladies. We are a wide variety of women.” The one trait all club members share is their concern for the mission of supporting their sponsored charities. “We are all passionate about what we are trying to do, and that’s why we have fun raising money for the Harmony House and our scholarship fund,” Smith said. As a major supporter of the Harmony House, Co-Recording Secretary Marian Feldman knew she had to become a member, but she also enjoys the social aspect. “Before I joined, I was doing a lot of business networking, and I wanted to be a part of something more social,” she said. “The structure was more of what I was looking for.” Feldman joined two years ago after walking in on a meeting. “I became really friendly with the former president,” she said, adding that she couldn’t be more satisfied with the board members she’ll be working with this upcoming year. “They have some very creative ideas, and hopefully our ideas will entice more women,” she said. For more information, contact Carol O’Neil at carol.oneil@wwc-fl.com or (561) 3891227.

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JFK Medical Center in Atlantis has added a new method of heart valve replacement to its cardiac surgery arsenal as an alternative for patients who are not strong candidates for open-heart surgery. “Transcatheter valve implantation has been going on throughout the world since 2002,” explained Dr. Marcos Nores, medical director of the Valvular Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Services at JFK. Medical organizations in the United States were cautious in offering transcatheter aortic valve replacement, which places a collapsible aortic valve in the heart using a catheter inserted through the leg and threaded up to the heart. Several medical organizations got together, especially the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, to study how to introduce the procedure in the United States. “The Society of Thoracic Surgeons wanted to be sure it was done appropriately in the United States,” Nores said. “In Europe, on the other hand, they were a lot freer to implant them. Most of the implantations in the world were done there, but here, we’re starting slowly.” Late last year, the Food & Drug Administration approved the Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve for commercial use. “Edwards, together with the most experienced 26

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centers providing safe aortic valve replacements in the country that had a team that could provide this new procedure, were selected,” Nores said. “Only 125 centers in the country were selected, and only five here in Florida — and we’re one of those.” Right now, the procedure is done only for patients with the greatest need. “We have to study how they do, then maybe start employing the technology more and more, on people who are a little healthier,” Nores said. “Right now it’s only being offered to what we call ‘inoperable’ patients.” The procedure was approved in the U.S. after a randomized control trial. “That’s the best way of comparing technology to get a valid statistical result to demonstrate that it is working,” Nores said, explaining that more than 3,000 patients with valvular heart disease across the nation were screened. Among those patients, 30 percent qualified for the trial. “They noticed that within a year, their life was significantly better, 20 percent better, for those who received the percutaneous valve,” Nores said. “These are the sickest of the sickest people who have aortic valve stenosis. If you don’t do anything, 50 percent of them will die within a year.” Use of the procedure lowered that one-year mortality rate to 30 percent, which Nores explained was “extremely significant statistically in our field.”

The Edwards valve is crimped so it is thin enough to be mounted on a wire stent and inserted through the groin to the aortic valve. “It has a catheter with a balloon on top of it,” Nores said. “They crimp it to fit the size of the deployment catheter that will go into the heart.” Before the mechanical valve is deployed, a balloon is guided to the diseased valve and inflated briefly to break away calcium. “The valve has so much calcium on it that we need to break some of that to allow for the second catheter to come in,” Nores explained. The procedure is not perfect, and traditional open-heart surgery is still preferred for patients healthy enough to undergo it. Yet the new procedure does work well for some patients. “The fit is not perfect,” Nores said, “but the bottom line is the heart improves, and for those people who really didn’t have a lot of hope, now they feel better. They’re not in congestive heart failure, and they can live a little longer. It’s better than the alternative.” Nores trained at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and spent three years as associate staff at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. “That’s where I got all my exposure to valve surgery and other complex heart surgery,” Nores said. “I was chief of fellows when I was there.” He then worked as a heart surgeon

(Above) Valve replacement team members Dr. Lawrence Lovitz, Kelly Nugent, Dr. Arvind Kapila, Dr. Mark Rothenberg, Angelica Patten and Dr. Marcos Nores.

(Right) Dr. Marcos Nores tests some of the equipment in the new, high-tech operating room to be used as part of the transcatheter valve implantation procedure.

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at a community hospital in Kentucky for eight years, where he performed about 300 heart surgeries a year. Nores arrived at JFK Medical Center a year ago. “One of the requirements from the industry when they were talking about who they were going to give this procedure to, to get the best possible result and to have a very responsible team, was the experience in aortic valve surgery and a record of performing them well,” he said. The hospital also had to demonstrate surgical and site responsibility, as well as interventional cardiology, and be able to form a team. Part of the requirement was to have an operating room with the technological capability to support the procedure. Although JFK already has the technological capability to perform the procedure, it is putting the finishing touches on a new and larger operating room, scheduled to be ready in September.

“Part of the requirement is to have a very technologically advanced operating room with all of the latest imaging and echocardiography,” Nores said. “It is a very big operating room that is technologically savvy to doing the most complex and complicated surgeries that we can do.” The new operating room has multiple purposes. “One of them will be the transcatheter valve portion of it, but it has other advanced applications, too,” Nores said. The hospital’s offering of this particular procedure also has led to the development of a hybrid team of specialists. Nores said there are two surgeons and three interventional cardiologists, and listed other specialties represented: anesthesia, echocardiography, interventional radiology and vascular surgery. He added that a large team of nurses is also included and that this is one of the first times that surgery and cardiology have been integrated. “We call it a multi-modality team,” Nores said. “We

have to work together to be able to provide the best possible result for the patient. It’s also very exciting because it has so many different applications. It’s a very exciting time.” The team has performed 11 transcatheter valve replacement procedures since April, and Nores has been impressed by how well patients tolerate the surgery. “The recovery is amazingly different,” he said. “It is very attractive for those patients who are too sick to go through open-heart surgery.” However, Nores said, open-heart surgery remains the preferred method for patients who can tolerate it. The new procedure is appropriate only for a certain group of people who are not healthy enough for open-heart surgery, have anatomical issues, or have underdone radiation treatment to the chest cavity, he explained. JFK Medical Center is located at 5301 S. Congress Ave. in Atlantis. For more info., call (561) 965-7300 or visit www.jfkmc. com.

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Protecting, maintaining and restoring vision, Dr. Jason Gorscak and the team of ophthalmologists at the Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute are committed to patient care. Gorscak has been with the institute for four years, diagnosing and treating cataract conditions, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, as well as providing comprehensive eye care. “I definitely enjoy what I do,” he said. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who specialize in eye care. Unlike optometrists, they must attend medical school and complete a residency program. Many ophthalmologists perform advanced procedures such as eye surgery. Gorscak is also the emergency eye doctor at Wellington Regional Medical Center. “Any eye emergency that walks through the door, they call me,” he said. “It can be anything from infections to trauma. I treat them medically or do emergency surgery.” He also lectures at the hospital, providing valuable information for doctors to diagnose and treat eye injuries. Gorscak became interested in eye care as a medical student at the University of Miami. “I volunteered to do work at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute,” he said. “I got to see a lot of patients who were underprivileged and came to Miami for care. I saw a successful cataract surgery done on a patient who was legally blind when he walked in the door, and that moved me.” Cataracts are common in older people,

often dramatically reducing a person’s vision. “It’s part of the aging process of the eye,” he said. “The lens of the eye becomes cloudy. It’s a natural process, but can be accelerated by diabetes or certain medications.”

The key to protecting your vision, Gorscak said, is preventive care. “It’s extremely important to do routine eye exams once a year,” he said. “Most eye diseases are preventable, but if we catch it too late, we can’t repair the damage.”

Glasses can help, but sometimes surgery is needed. “We try to avoid surgery at all cost,” Gorscak said. “The first thing we try to do is see if new glasses will help the patient see better. If it does not, we can have surgery and replace the lens of the eye that is cloudy with one that is clear.”

With constantly improving technology, Gorscak said that the field of eye care is more advanced than ever before. “It’s an exciting field,” he said. “It continues to grow each and every month, whether it’s a new medication or a new laser. We’re able to better screen for and treat eye conditions.”

With advancements in technology, it is now possible to craft a lens to the patient’s needs. “It used to be that there was only one lens, and the patient would still have to get glasses,” Gorscak explained. “Nowadays there is so much technology that they can make a lens tailored to each eye.”

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Gorscak also treats glaucoma, a disease of the eye that is likely to occur in aging patients or those with a family history of the disease. Hypertension, high blood pressure and diabetes can also be contributing factors. “When the pressure in the eye is too high, it causes damage to the nerves in the back of the eye,” he said. “You can go blind from glaucoma. Once the damage is done, there is no cure. Treatment is really preventative.” Treatments include medication or eye drops, as well as laser therapy to prevent the issue from worsening. “The last line of defense is surgery,” Gorscak said. “We can make a new drainage way inside the eye to help fluid escape easier. But 95 percent of patients don’t need surgery if the issue is treated.

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Relying on his previous experience in the franchise world, David Lopez founded Realty Elite The Palm Beaches because he believed there was a need for an alternative real-estate company that could compete with existing franchises while offering better terms to real-estate agents. “Even though I started the company when the real-estate market was collapsing, we’re one of the few companies that actually grew during the last four years,” Lopez said. “Most were losing agents due to pure economics, but our offer of higher compensation and lower costs helped us recruit a lot of agents.” Today, 150 agents work for Realty Elite The Palm Beaches and its affiliates — Realty Elite Destinations (primarily for French Canadians from Quebec) and Realty Elite Premier (an agents’ referral network). With a second branch in Jupiter, Realty Elite The Palm Beaches is headquartered in Wellington at 9144 Forest Hill Blvd. in the Kobosko’s Crossing shopping center. “We brought a fresh, high-end look to Wellington with tall ceilings, crown molding and fresh flowers everywhere. Everything is high-tech. We thought that would give us an edge, and it did,” Lopez said. “We list 21 reasons our agents will sell property fast. Part of it is that we’ve embraced technology. We offer them personalized descriptions, unique telephone numbers for each property, landing pages, search engines, social media, tracking and reporting. Of course, there are also agents who have been successful for 30 years who still work out of a Rolodex.” In addition to professionally well-maintained offices and a friendly administrative staff, Realty Elite also offers turnkey marketing services, providing all artwork and graphics to agents at no cost. “People come here because the management is here to serve,” Lopez explained. “Our main customer is the agent. We leave it to the agents to bring the buyers and sellers. We take care of the details, so that the agent can then focus on what is more important to them — the client.” The average Realty Elite agent has been in the business for about 10 years. Each agent may specialize in a different area (residential or commercial buying, selling or leasing), but a new “marina division” will focus on listing and selling

marinas up and down the eastern seaboard of Florida. For those considering using a Realty Elite agent, keep in mind that they have exceptional knowledge of local realestate markets and are committed to negotiating on your behalf to help meet your specific goals and objectives, Lopez said, adding that they will engage in a comprehensive networking strategy to assist in the purchase or sale of your home, utilizing technology to better meet your specific real-estate needs. Part of this service is to keep clients apprised of current local real-estate market conditions that can affect the purchase or sale of property and offering a corporate level of marketing to make sure that clients get as much exposure as possible, Lopez said. He also makes sure his agents uphold the highest moral and ethical standards throughout any real-estate transaction, respecting clients’ time. So what does the future hold for this quickly growing company? “Realty Elite The Palm Beaches is expanding — hiring agents and expanding our agent base throughout Palm Beach County and our affiliate branch relationships throughout South Florida,” Lopez said. For more information, call Realty Elite The Palm Beaches at (561) 964-9566 or (561) 601-4461, visit www.realtyeliteusa.com or e-mail info@realtyeliteusa. com. |wellington the magazine| September 2012

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For Joanna Boynton, volunteering is a way of life. “Some people I run into in the community ask how I do so much, and I really do not know,” she said. “In fact, I never feel that I am doing enough. Especially these days, with my focus fragmented in so many directions — on our family, managing our home, our business, our time in the community, our kids with separate schedules, a start-up company and a new-found love of art and painting. It is all a struggle for me as much as it is for every working mother.” Along with her husband, Ben, Joanna Boynton has been helping people plan for a secure financial future since 1997 at the Boynton Financial Group office of Raymond James Financial Services. She has also been deeply involved in various charities and community projects over the years.

Florida and met my husband, Ben Boynton, there 20 years ago,” she said. “Both of us majored in finance. We happened to meet in one of our last required core classes. Two years later, we were married and living in Wellington.” After graduation, Boynton hit the ground running. “Immediately out of college, in 1992, I worked for a national consulting firm that provided investigative/forensic accounting for the Resolution Trust Corporation, investigating the failed savings and loans associations from the 1980s,” she recalled. “It was an incredible job that required constant travel. I loved the intensity of the research and investigative nature of the work.” A walk down the aisle changed all that.

Boynton grew up in Gainesville, the daughter of a professor.

“Once Ben and I were married, though, it was tough,” Boynton said. “Through a family connection, I met the president of Bank of Boston, who thought I might be good at sales. She offered me a position as a private banking officer in Palm Beach.”

“I continued to live in Gainesville while attending the University of

While Boynton had complete faith in her ability to do the job and do it

For these reasons, Boynton is this month’s nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award.

well, she thought her “people skills” might be lacking. “I had never imagined myself interfacing with people,” she said. “I had to literally teach myself how to reach out to say ‘hi’ to people I didn’t know. It was absolutely scary and something that still gives me anxiety. What I didn’t know then is how much I would love helping people with their financial lives.” In late 1997, after working as an employee of another firm, Ben opened his own branch office of Raymond James. Boynton decided soon after to join her husband and enter the financial planning profession. “We work well together as a husband-and-wife team because we have different strengths,” she said. “We also have an excellent team of five other people who help keep us in line.” Combining those different strengths is at the core of the Boyntons’ success. “Our mission is to guide our clients and their families through financial matters by helping them build and/ or retain their wealth they have worked so hard to create,” she said. “We aim to simplify wealth

(Right) Joanna Boynton recently took up oil painting. Here she is with one of her creations, Artful Escape.

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wellington woman management and provide an unbiased environment to support informed decision-making.” Being a woman has also helped Boynton in her desire to help others. “I have found that many divorcées are comfortable working with me,” she said. “Women seem very comfortable working with a female adviser, especially one who can coach them on creating a sustainable budget for their lifestyle, one who will help them make other tough decisions and one who can help them understand investments and how much risk to take. I am compassionate and careful, but I don’t sugarcoat the need to face certain problems or issues head-on. I think that is where my strength lies: problemsolving.” Boynton noted that her role and responsibilities have changed greatly

over time. “Over the past 20 years, financial planning has evolved considerably,” she said. “In the past, initial client questions would center around rates of returns and the desire for higher yields, regardless of risk. In today’s world, clients have been grounded by the multitude of crises the markets have experienced. As we have initial meetings with clients, their concerns seem to have transitioned from chasing returns to more of a concern for safety and meeting retirement goals.” Boynton’s professional accomplishments tell only part of her story. She and Ben are the proud parents of two children (William, 11, and Catherine, 9). They own cattle, two hamsters and a Shetland sheepdog named Lassito, who is, according to Boynton, “the best dog ever.” She’s a dedicated marathon runner, an inventor (hence the aforementioned

start-up company, Clever Girl Concepts) and thrilled to have discovered a latent talent for oil painting. Being one half of a successful professional and personal partnership comes naturally. “Growing up in Gainesville, I watched my father, a distinguished professor in agricultural engineering at the University of Florida, passionately work day and night and travel to all corners of the world,” Boynton said. “A driven, gifted, humble and accomplished person, his work has resulted in giant steps toward sustainable agricultural and better food production for millions of people. At the same time, my mom was always there to help my two sisters and me get through our daily lives. This combined inspiration showed me how two people working together can really make a family work.”

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Her time and involvement with charitable organizations gives her a great amount of pleasure and pride. “Ben and I took our first big steps into fundraising in 1996 when we chaired the Western Communities Gala,” Boynton recalled. “We chaired that event several more times. I became the chairwoman of the local American Heart Association board and was elected to serve at the American Heart Association state board. I later served on the Boys & Girls Club board in the western communities for several years, and served on the Palms West Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for six years and became chairwoman.” Boynton has also chaired the Wellington Community Fitness Run/ Walk for several years and is a founding board member of the Palms West Estate Planning Council, where she serves as a board member.

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She has a simple explanation for her desire to help others in need. “My leadership in charitable organizations has always been driven by the thought that I was needed, not necessarily by any desire on my part to lead, as it all makes me incredibly nervous,” Boynton said. “The leading part just happened, and I suppose my strength in serving is my ability to mediate and bring people together. “I have also tried to support many other community projects and events by my attendance and/or financial support.”

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All the time and energy she has put out has come back to her tenfold. “By giving, I have received so much,” Boynton said. “I have gained priceless experience, have many fond memories and formed lasting friendships from my years of community service. The personal growth and journey has been amazing.”

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The entrance to the home is marked by double wooden doors with marble inlay. The foyer is separated from the formal living room by decorative columns. The centerpiece of the formal living room is an architectural cast-stone fireplace that stands 20 feet high, floor to ceiling. The room also offers art niches and beautiful 8-inch crown molding and marble floors, which are seen throughout the home. A second-story balcony with a wood baluster railing overlooks the room.

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The Diner Offers A Wide Variety Of Food Served With A Touch Of Nostalgia Story by Lauren Miró Photos by Abner Pedraza

Reminiscent of a simpler time, the Diner of Palm Beach brings guests back to the family-oriented “corner diner” of their youth. With more than 500 items on the menu, there is something for everyone. Owners John Kontos and Terry Manoudakis come from a long line of family-owned diner restaurateurs. “This is what we’ve done our entire lives,” Kontos said. “I’ve been in the diner business since I was very young. My father was in it, and my grandfather was in it.” A native of New York, Kontos moved to Florida 25 years ago and met Manoudakis. “He had a diner in the Fort Lauderdale area for many years,” Kontos recalled. “I first opened a diner in Sunrise called Broadway Diner. Since then, I’ve opened up about six of them.” Kontos and Manoudakis then decided to bring their family-oriented, fresh food to the Wellington area. “I thought there was a need in the area for this type of establishment,” Kontos said. “There are family restaurants, but they don’t offer everything that we have. They don’t have that full menu. There are 500 different types of items on our menu.” Kontos said the concept is a throwback to the quintessential American diner. “Everybody knows a diner,” he said. “Whenever people say

they’re going out to eat, and you ask them where they’re going, they’ll say ‘the diner’ and everyone knows where they mean.” With that in mind, they chose a simple name: The Diner of Palm Beach. Already it has drawn a strong local following, something Kontos attributes to good food and plenty of choices served all day, every day. “It’s about getting what you want any time of day, from breakfast to seafood and steak,” he said. “If you want a steak at 7 o’clock in the morning, you can have it. If you want pancakes at 10 o’clock at night, you can get that, too.” Having choice is particularly important for families, he said. “What we want to bring back is that family element, where a family can come in to eat together and everyone has a choice,” Kontos explained. “Dad can have meatloaf, mom can have a chicken breast and the kids could have chicken fingers, pancakes or a hotdog or hamburger.” The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. The Diner is spacious, with plenty of room for families and friends alike. Guests can sit at a booth or one of many tables. Meanwhile, freshly baked goods are on display offering tempting delights.

(Above) Breakfast is served anytime at the Diner. Shown above, top to bottom: eggs with sausage and hash browns; pancakes with bacon; and an egg, ham and green pepper omelet with potatoes. (Below) For lunch, try the bacon cheeseburger deluxe.

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(Above, left to right) Server Christina Buglione, chef Mychael Boles, server Carinne Johnson and owner John Kontos. (Inset) For dessert, the Diner features wonderful cake and pastry selections.

you’re sure to get a wonderful and fresh meal. “Everything is made fresh daily and made to order,” Kontos said. “We prep very little as far as pre-making things. Our soups are made here every day, the pastries and the cakes are all made daily. We have fresh bread every day.” Guests can choose from breakfast, lunch or dinner all day. For breakfast, try a stack of three fluffy buttermilk pancakes paired with bacon ($5.95), or two eggs with sausage and potatoes ($5.95). The traditional meals are tasty and familiar, and — like most of the menu — you can customize it to your liking. For something different, choose from one of 20 varieties of omelets ($4.25 - $8.95). If you’re looking for something more substantial, the Diner serves up hot, 44

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juicy half-pound burgers. The bacon cheeseburger deluxe ($6.95) is delicious and satisfying. Or for something lighter, choose the turkey club sandwich ($8.95). The tripledecker sandwich is stuffed with sliced turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato for a satisfying combination. The Diner also offers great dinners served all day. The roasted half spring chicken ($10.95) is cooked to perfection with a crispy skin and juicy meat. It’s served with fresh broccoli and a baked potato and makes for a healthy choice. “We also offer healthy items, like our tilapia,” Kontos said. “We also have fresh vegetables every day.” Guests are invited in for dinner specials each week. “On Mondays we have a baby back rib special,” he said. “You get a full rack of ribs with a double-stuffed

potato and vegetable, plus soup or salad for $10.99.” And on Tuesdays, guests can choose two dinners from a select menu for $20. The Diner is also available for events, offering a full bar, as well as catering. Guests can also enjoy a take-out dinner. Ultimately, the Diner hopes to continue to offer the community great food in a family environment. “We try to maintain a family atmosphere,” Kontos said. “It’s family owned and operated. We work like a family and try to pass that along. Our customers see that, and I think they respond to it.” The Diner of Palm Beach is located at 12041 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach, near the intersection of Southern and Crestwood boulevards. For more information, call (561) 795-6695.

wellington dining guide Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar offers a fine dining experience at casual dining prices featuring fresh pastas and homemade sauces. Agliolio also offers an extensive wine list. For more info., call (561) 7987770 or visit Agliolio in the Wellington Plaza at 12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. at the corner of Wellington Trace. 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. 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. Campagnolo Italian Restaurant offers a taste of New York’s Little Italy in Wellington. In the Marketplace at Wycliffe at 4115 State Road 7, Campagnolo serves authentic Italian cuisine with huge portions meant to share. For more info., call (561) 434-9427. 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. The Gourmet Deli House, a popular Kosher-style deli, is known for its famous corned beef and pastrami sandwiches served on fresh-baked rye bread. Celebrating 24 years, the restaurant is located at 7117 Lake Worth Road. For more info., call (561) 965-1605 or visit www.gourmetdelihouse.com. Graffito South Scratch Italian Cooking deconstructs and re-imagines classic Italian flavors into creative, scrumptious dishes. Graffito is located at 3401

Equestrian Club Drive, adjacent to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center off Pierson Road. For more info., call (561) 333-1150 or visit www.graffito southflorida.com. The Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 10) is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. It is also a popular gathering place, open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information, call (561) 793-2110 or visit www. thegrillefashioncuisine.com. Grimaldi’s Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria is now open on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Call (561) 833-8787 or visit www.grimaldispizzeria. com for more info. 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. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine as well as wines from around the world at I’m Greek Today, 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. Let personal chef Jill Evans of Jill’s Healthy Cooking, former owner of Culinaria Gourmet Café, plan, shop and prepare a week of meals in your home. For more info., call (561) 376-6424 or visit www. jillshealthycooking.com. Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, offering the quality and style of Palm Beach in the heart of Wellington. For info., call (561) 792-2220 or visit www.olisrestaurant.com.

Pangea Bistro in the Pointe at Wellington Green offers a taste of the best food from all around the world. Pangea is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. 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, new bistro area, outside dining, two outside smoking bars, live entertainment and catered events. Call (561) 795-0080 or visit www.playersclubrestaurant.com for more info. 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. 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. Utopia at Polo West, located at 2470 Greenview Cove Drive in Wellington, serves up spectacular LatinAmerican fusion cuisine with gorgeous equestrian views. For more information, call (858) 847-5161 or visit www.utopiacuisine.com. World of Beer offers more than 500 varieties of choice brews. Located at 2465 State Road 7, Suite 100, in front of the Mall at Wellington Green, World of Beer does not serve food, but offers menus of several restaurants offering delivery. Look online for information about live entertainment. For more info., call (561) 383-6115 or visit wellington.wobusa.com. Yogurt Isle is in the Wellington Marketplace near the movie theater at 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B-1 featuring self-serve frozen yogurt with dozens of toppings. For more info., call (561) 249-0649.

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Friday, Sept. 7 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie World Trade Center on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Saturday, Sept. 8 • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host the workshop “Farm Your Backyard: Vegetable Growing” on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mounts Exhibit Hall A in the Clayton Hutcheson Complex. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Grandparents Are Great!” for ages 2 to 8 on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10:15 a.m. Celebrate the grandmothers and grandfathers you love and make a special Grandparents’ Day gift to take home. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will host the Future Heroes Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit local youth, patriotic and veteran support programs. For info., call John Isola at (561) 795-2721, Mike Pancia at (561) 324-5403 or Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409, or e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com. Sunday, Sept. 9 • Grandparents Day will be celebrated with a children’s fashion show Sunday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. inside the original Wellington Mall (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) hosted by Nimia’s Creations and Portada Florida. For more info., call (561) 255-0549 or (954) 655-8820. • The Wellington Jewish Center (13860 Wellington Trace, Suite 4) will host an open house, shofar factory and barbecue Sunday, Sept. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. For info., call (561) 333-4663 or visit www.wellingtonjewishcenter.org.

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Thursday, Sept. 6 • The Wellington High School Autism Awareness Club will feature author Ruth Hartman Berge on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. in the WHS lecture hall. Hartman’s book Betty Tales: The True Story of a Brave Bobblehead Cat shares the lessons Betty’s family has learned, and it teaches children and adults to overcome obstacles. For more info., call WHS at (561) 795-4900. • The Palm Beach County Commission will host a Public Budget Hearing on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

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in West Palm Beach) will host the plant sale “Everything Orchids: A Shady Affair” Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Kids for age 8 and up Saturday, Sept. 15 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. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host an Eagles Tribute Concert featuring the band Long Run on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 7532484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Sept. 16 • The Knights of Columbus M.J. Benvenuti #8419 will sponsor a Youth Soccer Challenge on Sunday, Sept. 16 at noon at Wellington Village Park. It is open to boys and girls ages 10-14. For more info., call the Faith Formation Office at St. Rita Catholic Church at (561) 795-4321. Tuesday, Sept. 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Duct Tape Bling” for grades six to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Bring your school items and create a new look for them. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Chess Club for Adults on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Wednesday, Sept. 19 • The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will offer a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info.

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• The Michelangelo Lodge #2864 of the Sons of Italy in America will host a pizza party Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). The cost for the pizza party is $5. For membership info., call Dennis Piasio (561) 641-1643. For pizza party reservations, call Pat De Vivo at (561) 249-1298. Thursday, Sept. 20 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Race Car Derby” for age 8 and up Thursday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. Start your engines and get ready for a race car extravaganza! Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will offer a Motorcycle Rider Course on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22 and 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). This combined classroom and road course includes motorcycles and is required for motorcycle endorsement. For more info., visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org. Friday, Sept. 21 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie The Hunger Games on Friday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Saturday, Sept. 22 • The inaugural Wellington Kids Triathlon is set for Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Participants will swim, bike and run at distances based on their age. Start times range from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., divided by age group. Competitors must have a USA Triathlon membership card or have their parent/guardian purchase a one-day membership for $10 on the day of the race. For info, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Autumn Fun” for ages 6 to 10 on Sat-

urday, Sept. 22 at 10:15 a.m. Celebrate the start of a new season with stories, games and a special craft. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert with the band Whitestone on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

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Sunday, Sept. 23 • Kutzs & Style (10229 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach) will host a cut-athon to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (561) 333-4246 for more info. Monday, Sept. 24 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Legos” for age 8 and up Monday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. Create your own vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a public hearing on the budget Monday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www. pbcgov.com. Tuesday, Sept. 25 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Tween Game Day” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Challenge your friends to board games and Nintendo Wii. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Teen Game Night” for grades 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 4:30 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Wednesday, Sept. 26 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Craft Extravaganza!” for age 2 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Spend an hour completing pictures and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Hooked on Crochet” on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Start to crochet by learning beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Pick up a materials list when you preregister. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council meets Wednesday, Sept. 26 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. Thursday, Sept. 27 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com. Friday, Sept. 28 • The South Florida Science Museum (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will open its newest traveling exhibit “Treasure!” on Friday, Sept. 28. It runs through Jan. 6, 2013. The exhibit opens with “Treasure Hunters Nights at the Museum” from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests can go on an adventure to look for treasure throughout the museum using maps and compasses. Admission for museum members is free, and is $11 for adult nonmembers and $7 for children. Children under 3 are admitted free. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free theater performance of Wonderland, an adaptation of the popular children’s story Alice in Wonderland, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, Sept. 29 • The 22nd Annual Gigantic Garage Sale will take place Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 790-5219 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.

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Girls Night Out — The monthly Girls Night Out event was held Thursday, Aug. 9 at the Players Club in Wellington. Vendors showcased their products, from handbags to jewelry. The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast was the charity beneficiary. Shown here are officials from the Sickle Cell Foundation.

Book Signing — Wellington authors Kimberly Joy and Thomas Ward held a book signing July 31 at DiSalvo’s Trattoria. Their book is titled Creating Holiday Magic and Family Traditions: Creative and Unique Ideas to Make Unforgettable Family Memories on Any Budget. Shown here are Kimberly Joy and Thomas Ward with sons Austin and Anthony.

Pastor’s Masters Golf Tournament — The 2012 Pastor’s Masters Golf Tournament to benefit Royal Palm Covenant Church was held Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. Shown here are church pastors Carolyn and Mike Rose.

Temple Open House — Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington held its annual open house Sunday, Aug. 19. It was an opportunity to learn about the congregation, meet Rabbi David Abrams and get information about religious school. (Front row) Mel Gross, Andrea Cohan, Susan Feldman and Rabbi David Abrams; (back row) Morry Silverman, Robert Solomon, Liz Thal and Jerry Bank.

Back-To-School Celebration — The Mall at Wellington Green celebrated back-to-school with a Mall Stars Kids Club Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 11. The event included family-friendly activities, live entertainment by Patty Shukla and her band, a strolling artist by Banana Peel Circus and plenty of prizes. (Below, left to right) Zulaica Suarez and Joanna Vargas of the Goddard School; Chloe and Sonja Ahrens; and Nada, Katherine, Rachel and Chris Reinbold.

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