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Photos by Denise Fleischman and Lauren Miró
Snack & Learn — Palms West Hospital held its first Snack & Learn on Aug. 27. The series provides information about health conditions and preventive measures in a family-friendly environment. Children enjoyed playing educational games, while parents attended an informative session. Shown here are occupational therapist Alyson Earnhardt, speech pathologist Margarita Avila and pediatrician Dr. Lily Wiedrich.
Shred 4 Ed — The Courtyard Shops hosted a Shred 4 Ed event on Aug. 31. For each container brought for shredding, a donation was made to a Wellington school of the person’s choosing. Another Shred 4 Ed event is planned for Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.courtyardshopsatwellington.com. Shown here are Hayden and mom Lisa Pontius with their papers to shred.
Healthy Heart Fair — Wellington Regional Medical Center hosted its Healthy Heart Fair & Forum on Aug. 28. The event was designed to increase awareness about heart disease prevention and treatment. Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings were offered, and guests enjoyed lunch-and-learn lectures on heart disease. Shown here, Lee Spinosi purchases a raffle ticket from Nancy Lydon as Nancy Handwerg looks on.
Wellington Golf Classic — The Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club of Wellington will hold its 32nd annual Wellington Golf Classic on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Wanderers Club. The event kicks off with an 11 a.m. signup followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. For more info., call the Special Events Department at (561) 683-3287 or Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409. Shown here are tournament organizers Justin Thompson, Roger Worrell, Woody White, Pat Evans, Jim Bomar, Ed Portman, Todd Barron and Kevin Murray.
Arena Polo Tourney — Escue Polo hosted the Cruz N 4 Chukkers Charity Arena Polo Tournament on Aug. 31 to benefit 15-year-old, upand-coming polo player Lucas Cruz in his battle against ameloblastic fibroma. The money will be used for Cruz’s chemotherapy and future surgery. There was a ribbon cutting to open the new arena, and a charity tournament was held between Escue Polo and Countyline Feed. (Right) Dave Blake, Dave Rizzo, Lucas Cruz and Escue Polo Patron Sohail Quraeshi. (Below) Horse Dos Años with Melissa Kotlyar, Bonnie and Lucas Cruz and Rakel Kotlyar.
86 October 2013 |wellington the magazine|