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Palm Beach Point: This 5.44 acre pr oper ty is a must see in coveted Palm Beach Point! The upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops opens up to the large family room, which leads to the lovely pool and patio. Marble floors and high ceilings add to the beauty of this spacious home. A stone path takes you to a gazebo on the pond, perfect for relaxing after a long day. The property also includes a 4 stall barn with room to enlarge, build a ring and add paddocks. This is an amazing opportunity to make YOUR equestrian dreams a reality in Palm Beach Point! Offered at $2,495,000
Versailles: As you enter thr ough the double glass front door s, your eyes ar e drawn to the volume ceilings and the consistent flow of color, materials and warmth. On the lower level you have the large Master Suite with extensive walk in closets. The Grand Master Bathroom offers an oversized shower, dual vanities and jacuzzi tub. There is an additional bedroom on the lower level complete with it's own bathroom. This room could also double as a den or office. The Gourmet Kitchen, Breakfast area and Snack Bar overlook the Family Room and Pool area. Offered at $699,000
Versailles: This 5 bedroom, 4.1 bath, lake fr ont home includes many builder's upgrades. The breath-taking two story entrance, with spiral staircase, leads into an open, spacious floor plan. The gourmet kitchen with center island and breakfast bar adjoins the large family room, making it perfect for family functions. Double doors lead out to a gorgeous screened in, heated pool & spa with outdoor fully equipped kitchen that overlook the lake. Offered at $1,150,000
Loxahatchee Groves: Excellent oppor tunity to get 5 acr es of cleared, dry land in Loxahatchee Groves! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is move in ready and waiting for you to add your personal touch! Additions can be made to the 3 stall barn to create your own equestrian property in this incredible location that is less than 5 miles from the Winter Equestrian Festival, International Polo Club and all the amenities needed to call this home! Offered at $550,000
Palm Beach Polo • Hunter’s Chase: This gor geous one story home in Hunters Chase is brand new...never lived in! With 4 large bedrooms and 4 full baths, this home provides tons of living space. The kitchen will not disappoint with all top of the line stainless GE Monogram appliances, cook island and quartz counter tops. Gourmet kitchen overlooks enormous Great Room complete with wet bar. All windows are Hurricane Impact Glass. Lanai with Tongue and Groove Ceilings/Box Beams and comfortable outdoor seating area, outdoor kitchen complete with decorative tile backsplash and much more. Offered at $899,000
Palm Beach Polo • Brookside: This completely r enovated Golf Brook home is like no other! This breathtaking 5 bedroom, 5.1 bathroom home includes Tumbled Travertine flooring throughout, Handmade Cuban tiles in the cabana bath, custom poured Pewter Island Countertop, all new impact doors, windows, garage doors, skylights, Thermidor appliances and a full house generator. The patio, with remote control retractable screens, overlooks an amazing saltwater pool and spa. This backyard was made for entertaining or just relaxing as you enjoy the sunset over the water and golf course! Offered at $2,750,000
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Saddle Trail - Private 5 acre home & stable on the south side of Greenbriar. One of the largest parcels in Saddle Trail within true hacking distance to WEF. There is a riding arena, large grass paddocks and 5 stall centeraisle barn with the ability to have up to 20 stalls. The residence boasts marble floors, fireplace, large kitchen with granite counters and a lock off suite with separate entrance & kitchenette. The floor plan is open with beautiful views overlooking the pool and pastures. A great opportunity close to the world famous Winter Equestrian Festival. Recent improvements include freshly painted exterior, paved roads and new hacking paths. Offered at $5,975,000
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©2016 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Carr Sollak Realty, LLC licensee of Engel & Voelkers Florida Residential, LLC. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.
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$6,250,000. Nestled in a delightful peaceful area in Wellington, this spanish style house brings you everything you need for a great investment in a 10 acre property. Enjoy the view of your horses from the second floor 600 sqft studio. Unique designs in the living and dining areas both overlooking the oversize infinity pool. This property comes with a 12,000 sqft barn with 24 stall, 2 trainers apartments, grooms quarters, jumping arena, dressage arena and plenty of paddocks. Amazing property!
$5,500/mo. Lakefield South. Beautiful seasonal rental pool and jacuzzi house. Conveniently located 2 minutes from the Wanderers Club, 5 minutes from the Winter Equestrian Festival, shopping centers and restaurants. New granite counter tops in kitchen and freshly painted. Don´t miss the opportunity to reserve this great house with all the comfort you need to spend the 2016-2017 winter season.
$30,000/mo. Beautiful farm just 10 minutes from WEF. Property features tennis court, volleyball arena, huge kids park and gorgeous pool with a Tiki Hut. It also includes a renovated 9 stalls barn, jumping arena, 5 paddocks, tack room and feed room. Property has access to a dressage arena and a grass field in the same complex. Aditional stalls and grooms quarter available upon request.
$419,900 Beautiful gated community, minutes away from Show Grounds, restaurants, shopping mall. Rated A schools. House is in excellent condition. Beautiful 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms plus a den office upstairs. Big corner lot. All stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.
$12,000/mo. Polo Club. Lovely 4 bedroom 4 bath villa with private pool. One of the greatest locations in Wellington, close to restaurants, shopping, International Polo Club, WEF stadium. Tastefully furnished available for the season months and longer if you desire.
$3,600/mo. South Shore 3 of Wellington. Nicely furnished 3/2 in the heart of Wellington. Both bathrooms have just been remodeled. Eat in kitchen with island, fenced backyard and screened patio. Close to showgrounds, shopping and beaches.
$325,000 Ready to move in house in the beautiful Executive Estates community in Boynton Beach. The huge lot is perfect to build an amazing pool. The house has been remodeled with the best taste.
$6,500/mo. Greenview Shores 2. Spectacular 4 bedroom 2 bathroom house in the heart of Wellington with private pool. Just minutes away from WEF, International Polo, restaurants, shopping and great entertainment.
$5,500/mo. Grand Isles. Beautiful seasonal rental 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Located 5 minutes from International Polo Club, shopping and restaurants. Still available 2016-2017 winter season.
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WINTERFEST RETURNS TO THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER Wellington’s Winterfest celebration will return to its roots this year. Staged by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington, the event will be hosted back where it all began, at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, Dec. 3. By Julie Unger
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U.S. EQUESTRIAN TEAM SECURES MULTIPLE MEDALS AT RIO The United States Equestrian Team headed to the 2016 Olympics Games held this summer in Rio de Janeiro with the goal of bringing home medals. With all of the athletes focused on accomplishing their personal goals and the goals of the United States, all three disciplines of show jumping, dressage and eventing made the podium. By Rebecca Walton
LOCAL PARALYMPIANS ENJOY THE THRILL OF RIDING IN RIO Before Rebecca Hart and Angela “Annie” Peavy trotted down centerline in Rio de Janeiro, their journey leading up to the Paralympic Games required years of commitment, training and determination — and plenty of time in Wellington. By Annan Hepner
EQUESTRIAN SEASON PREVIEW: BIG PLANS ON TAP IN 2017 The 2017 equestrian season is almost here! Get yourself ready for all the action with our preview of the season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center show grounds and dressage stadium, along with events at the Grand Champions Polo Club, the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center and the new Flying Cow Polo Club. The section also includes a preview of this year’s Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4.
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POLO STAR NIC ROLDAN SUPPORTS THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB Polo star Nic Roldan is chairing the 35th annual Wellington Golf Tournament to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club, which will take place at the Wanderers Club on Sunday, Nov. 13. However, Roldan’s work with the local Boys & Girls Club goes far beyond just chairing the tournament. By Julie Unger
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WELLINGTON SOCIAL SCENE 1980s-Themed Arthur’s Jam Benefits The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Wellington Boys & Girls Club Debuts New Gardening Program Celebration At Wellington Regional Marks Hospital’s 30th Anniversary Murder Mystery Dinner Theater At Wellington Community Center Rotary Club Presents Its Tenth Annual Wellington Peace Ceremony
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Wellington Home visits a six-bedroom, six-bath open concept home located in the Aero Club neighborhood. Sun-drenched living spaces with crisp, clean lines on the inside and beautifully tailored landscaping on the outside are just a few of the highlights of this well-designed, modern-looking property. By Deborah Welky One of the most popular items at Oli’s Fashion Cuisine in Wellington is its signature dish, Lobster Tacos. The dish is made with fresh Maine lobster, flown in live to the restaurant. Large pieces of lobster are cooked to perfection and sit nestled within a set of tacos filled with citrus quinoa, avocado, cilantro lime slaw and aja aioli. By Julie Unger
WELLINGTON DESIGNER WELLINGTON EDUCATION WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE WELLINGTON HEALTH WELLINGTON DINING GUIDE WELLINGTON CALENDAR AROUND WELLINGTON
ON THE COVER U.S. Eventing individual bronze medalist Phillip Dutton; U.S. Dressage Team bronze medalists Kasey Perry-Glass, Steffen Peters, Allison Brock and Laura Graves; and U.S. Show Jumping Team silver medalists Beezie Madden, Lucy Davis, Kent Farrington and McLain Ward. PHOTO BY CEALY TETLEY
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volume 13, number 11 november 2016
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WELCOME BACK TO OUR EQUESTRIAN FRIENDS!
What an exciting time for Wellington, as many of our equestrian friends start returning for the winter season after a summer that saw our amazing athletes perform nothing short of spectacular at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. On our cover this month are members of the United States Equestrian Team proudly displaying their medals, and Wellington The Magazine continues this celebration throughout our special Equestrian Season Preview issue. We worked with Phelps Media Group to bring you our Rio 2016 recap story and Miriam Morgan, who artistically designed the beautiful team photo for our special pull-out cover. Also visiting Rio this summer were Paralympians Rebecca Hart and Angela “Annie” Peavy, and we talked with them about their amazing experience. From groomsmen to hay delivery companies, local farms are preparing for the upcoming season, and Wellington’s world-class arenas are putting the finishing touches on each facility with the kickoff of the 2017 shows just weeks away. Once again, we are proud to bring you our Official Equestrian Season Preview issue. This month, we provide an overview of Wellington’s best venues, while also sharing information on some of the new, up-and-coming clubs. Along with all the exciting happenings, changes and additions, you will find a schedule of events, allowing you to plan in advance, making sure that you do not miss all that Wellington’s equestrian season has to offer, be it show jumping, dressage or polo. A special thank you to everyone involved in helping us produce this special issue. Supporting the Boys & Girls Club is a passion for polo star Nic Roldan, and this year is no different. We caught up with Roldan, who is chairing the 35th annual Wellington Golf Tournament to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club, which will take place at the Wanderers Club this month. In December, Winterfest 2016 returns to its roots at the Wellington Amphitheater, and is featured this issue. Also previewed this month, February 2017 will see the return of the Great Charity Challenge. It is an event where imagination will lead the way for Palm Beach County charities. Wellington Designer visits with Anthony Petrone of Petrone Technology Group, while Wellington Home stops by an ultra-modern Aero Club estate home. Wellington Table features one of the most popular items at Oli’s Fashion Cuisine, the lobster tacos. Wellington Real Estate profiles Missey Fernandez of Re/Max Prestige, who gets great joy from her work, while Wellington Health checks in with Dr. Ellis Webster of Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of South Florida. Finally, this month’s Wellington Education feature focuses on Mary Baldwin of Wellington Landings Middle School, the proud director of the extensive afterschool program. As the season turns from warm summer days to more temperate fall nights, we pause to give thanks to all of our readers, advertisers and their families, and wish everyone a happy and blessed Thanksgiving Day!
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1980s-Themed Arthur’s Jam Benefits The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
(Left to right) Tanya Schwab, Cystic Fibrosis ambassador Timothy Schwab and Thomas Schwab; Brian Wells, Lois Pope and Chanda Fuller; and Ferrari-Maserati of Palm Beach Marketing Manager Noelle Miskulin and General Manager Jay Youmans with a 2016 Ferrari California T.
The 20th annual Arthur’s Jam to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. CFF ambassador Timothy Schwab spoke about the hardships of living with cystic fibrosis. The money raised will be used to help CF patients with medical costs and fund research seeking a cure. The 1980s-themed event featured live and silent auctions, a photo booth and live entertainment such as a break-dancing group.
(Left to right) Paul Torrey, Michelle Farina, Carole Charlin and Jonathan Auerbach in 1980s attire; IPC’s Matthew Tarantino, Equestrian Sport Productions Director of Catering Patty Miele and IPC Director of Food & Beverage Nelson Tamargo; Kendall, Paul and Colette Beland; Fox Sports 640AM personality Joe Ranieri with Rick Langnas, high bidder on a Les Paul guitar; and Mike and Shelly Power with Mark and Kim Jenard.
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Wellington Boys & Girls Club Debuts New Gardening Program
(Left to right) Jessica Merrell, Kenda Peterson, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilman Michael Drahos, Brian Frost, Pam Tahan and Tomas Bueno; Sammie Tahan with plants in front of one of the garden beds; and Amelia Bowers with Caren the Carrot.
Children at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington will be growing fruits and vegetables in the club’s four new garden beds with the help and guidance of the Growums program. On Saturday, Oct. 1, the club held an open house to unveil the garden. Aside from Growums, the garden was made possible with support from the Young Professionals of Wellington, the Village of Wellington, H&J Contracting, Oldcastle Coastal, Ultima Fitness & Wellness and Allied Trucking of the Palm Beaches.
(Left to right) Robyn and Adrian Mishkin check out gardening supplies; club board members Sarah and Alan Shullman, Mickey and Lizz Smith, Kristen Kearney, Robyn Mishkin, Nicole Hessen, Reed Kellner and Meghan Whitten; Kenda Peterson with Duke the Cucumber and Caren the Carrot; and Boys & Girls Club board members and sponsors with village officials and members of the Young Professionals of Wellington.
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Celebration At Wellington Regional Marks Hospital’s 30th Anniversary
(Left to right) Former WRMC CEO Kevin DiLallo, current CEO Robbin Lee and UHS Regional Vice President Frank Lopez with a cake shaped like the hospital; Dr. Albert LaTorra, Mayor Anne Gerwig, UHS CEO Allen Miller, WRMC CEO Robbin Lee and UHS Regional Vice President Frank Lopez; and WRMC CEO Robbin Lee, UHS CEO Allen Miller and Mayor Anne Gerwig with the village proclamation.
Wellington Regional Medical Center celebrated 30 years of service to the community on Sunday, Sept. 25 on the WRMC campus. Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig delivered a proclamation establishing Oct. 1 as Wellington Regional Day in honor of the hospital’s dedication to the community. The event included health information booths, fun for kids and free refreshments. VIP visitors included Universal Health Services CEO Allen Miller and UHS Regional Vice President Frank Lopez.
(Left to right) David Pease gets a blood pressure check from medical student Amanda Van Mecl as Education Coordinator Martha Cross looks on; 30-year employees: Nancy Conklin, Nancy Deland, Julie Sarnia, UHS CEO Allen Miller, Kathy Walker, WRMC CEO Robbin Lee and 30-year volunteer Nancy Tuccinardi; WRMC Board of Governors Chair Ben Boynton with Regis and Tom Wenham; and Wellington Councilman Mike Napoleone, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Robbin Lee, Councilman Mike Drahos and Vice Mayor John McGovern.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater At Wellington Community Center
(Left to right) Dana Murphy, Ashley Layson, Michele Barone and Marianne Corvaia; detective Harold Potter (James Carrey), psychic Magdalena (Patricia Stansell), financial attorney Boric (Todd Vittum), Peg Caliendo, Dr. Ozone (Joey Scott), Fiona (Mireya Kilmon) and Cathy Rollins, director/writer of Standing Room Only Productions; and Freddy Fortune (Ed Schultz) is about to die as part of the murder mystery.
The Village of Wellington hosted its Murder Mystery Dinner Theater “Murder at the Masquerade” on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the new Wellington Community Center. Guests were dressed for a masquerade ball and enjoyed cocktails, canapes and a buffet dinner. There was a contest to solve the “crime” and also a costume contest with prizes.
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The Rotary Club of Wellington’s tenth annual Wellington Peace Ceremony took place Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Rotary Peace Park on Royal Fern Drive. Jessica Wittenbrink sang the national anthem, and the Palm Beach Central High School Traditions Choir sang songs about peace. Rotarians and Wellington officials addressed the gathering before residents said “May peace prevail on Earth” in different languages. Students and teachers then received awards from competitions centering on the topics of conflict resolution and multicultural understanding.
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Vanilla Ice rocks the house at Winterfest 2015.
Chamber, Village Team Up As Winterfest Returns To The Wellington Amphitheater On Dec. 3 Story and Photos by Julie Unger
Wellington’s Winterfest celebration will return to its roots this year. Staged by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington, the event will be hosted back where it all began, at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. “We’re doing this at the amphitheater to celebrate the village and the chamber turning 20 years old,” said Michela Green, executive director of the chamber. Rob Van Winkle — better known by his stage name Vanilla Ice — will be headlining Winterfest once again, along with Wes Kain from the Vanilla Ice Project, who will be returning as the emcee. Green thanked Van Winkle for his support. “His commitment and his
philanthropic outreach to Wellington astounds me every year,” she said. “With such a busy schedule, and with him being a national celebrity, and of course a rock icon, I’m absolutely honored that he does this event with us every year.” As the chamber and village gear up for another amazing Winterfest, Green is excited about the community involvement. “I think it’s spectacular. It’s a true community holiday event. There’s something for everyone, from little children to millennials to parents to
seniors. Our performances will reflect that,” Green said. “There’s a lineup of performers from every genre of music you can think of.” Michaela Paige from The Voice, Nicky Greed, the Wellington High School chamber chorus, the Wellington High School dance team, Sarah Spiritual, Alyssa Coon, the Palm Beach Opera, Precision Dance Conservatory, Vell P, Latillia Jackson, Aliyah Pike and others will take to the stage. “This year, aside from the holiday theme, people are performing some original songs,” Green said. “We have some rhythm and blues, we have some Palm Beach Opera, we have a dance troupe.” wellington the magazine | november 2016
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Wellington Chamber President Debbie Crompton, Executive Director Michela Green and Mayor Anne Gerwig at the Wellington Amphitheater, site of this year’s Winterfest. (Below) Scenes from last year’s event.
More than a dozen food trucks will be available starting at 5 p.m. before the performances start at 7 p.m. The entire municipal campus will be utilized for Winterfest, including the new Wellington Community Center. Wellington Cultural Programs & Facilities Manager Joe Piconcelli is looking forward to showing off the new community center, as well as the amphitheater, Scott’s Place playground, the Great Lawn and more. “I’m extremely excited about it returning,” he said. “It’s a great event for our venue. I’m excited to have Vanilla Ice back again.” Founded at the Wellington Amphitheater, the event has been staged in recent years at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, who first met Vanilla Ice during the inaugural Winterfest as a newly elected council member, is excited to take part in her first Winterfest as mayor.
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“It feels like it’s back where it started. I think it’s a homegrown community event, so I’m glad to have it back,” she said, explaining that the facilities at the amphitheater and the community center are perfect for the event. A mayoral tradition, Gerwig will be reading ’Twas The Night Before Christmas to youngsters at the event. Winterfest will feature Blizzard Beach, a family-themed area with snow, zip lining, an obstacle course, kid-friendly activities and kid-friendly vendors. The Potions in Motion VIP Lounge will be open, Green said, featuring light appetizers, a cash bar and beverages. Winterfest is a free community event. Green suggests that attendees arrive early to find somewhere to park, and if they live nearby, to walk or ride over on a bicycle. A shuttle will also depart from the original Wellington Mall for overflow parking. In 2010, at the first official Winterfest featuring Vanilla Ice, almost 4,000
people attended. In 2015, that number nearly doubled. This year, anywhere from 6,000 to 8,000 attendees are expected. “Although I’ve attended several Winterfest events, I know this one will be the biggest and best ever,” Wellington Chamber President Debbie Crompton said. “We are anticipating record-breaking crowds. We have a whole lineup of brand new performers and vendors, and, of course, the grand finale with Vanilla Ice is second to none.” For top sponsors, there will be a private VIP reception. Photo booths will also add to the fun. Vendor and sponsor opportunities are still available. Presenting sponsors include the Santamaria family, the original Wellington Mall, the Royal Inn, Grand Champions Polo Club and ChukkerTV, as well as Equestrian Sport Productions. For more information about Winterfest, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6200.
U.S. Equestrian Team Secures Multiple Medals At Rio Olympics By Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group
Following the 2012 London Olympic Games, the United States Equestrian Team refocused and revaluated with the goal of bringing home medals during the 2016 Olympics Games held this summer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With all of the athletes focused on accomplishing their personal goals and the goals of the United States, all three disciplines of show jumping, dressage and eventing made the podium. “It worked out pretty well,” smiled U.S. show jumping Chef d’Équipe Robert Ridland after the team earned its silver medal. “All of our scores had to count; we knew that. They were all unbelievable. Unbelievably focused, they knew what their job was and they got it done. It was tremendous.” SHOW JUMPING The show jumping team final was filled with excitement from start to finish. After the team qualifier on Aug. 16, four nations advanced with scores of zero, but a technical track with a tight time allowed and three teams with only three riders shook things up quickly. The United States, the Netherlands, Germany and Brazil all qualified for the team final with no faults. Kent Farrington, Lucy Davis and McLain Ward were all faultless over the track for the U.S. during the first team qualifier, while Beezie Madden brought home an eight-fault showing to be the drop score. The next day, the Netherlands and Brazil each lost a rider due to disqualification, and the United States lost anchor rider Madden, when Abigail Wexner’s Cortes C sustained a tendon injury. Thus, all of the rounds for the 32
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three teams counted, and the loss of a drop score left no room for error. Farrington was up next with Amalaya Investments’ Voyeur. They incurred just one time fault, while Davis and Old Oak Farm’s Barron had B of the triple combination down, adding four faults to the U.S. total and putting all of the pressure on anchor rider Ward. He was aboard Double H Farm and François Mathy’s HH Azur and crossed the finish line as one of only five clear rounds on the day. “Azur has a big stride, so I did the options that were leave-outs, and that helped with the time allowed a little bit,” Ward explained. “I really thought she jumped as good as ever, if not better than the rest of the week. It was a round I’m proud of, and I’m proud of this team.” There was still room for an upset, and when the Netherlands, Brazil and Germany each had rails from their third rider in the rotation, it sealed the silver medal finish for the U.S. team. DRESSAGE Allison Brock, Laura Graves, Kasey Perry-Glass and Steffen Peters represented the United States at the 2016 Olympic Games, and the all-star team
did not disappoint. The dressage team earned a place on the Olympic podium with a bronze medal finish, which was the first medal for U.S. dressage since the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Team USA ended the first day of Grand Prix competition in third place, with riders earning personal bests across the board. The top six teams, which included the U.S., advanced to the Grand Prix Special — the phase that determined the team medals. Accurate riding by Brock and a steady, willing effort on Fritz and Claudine Kundrin’s 14-year-old Hanoverian stallion Rosevelt, with highlights in the extensions across all three gaits, earned the pair a 73.824 percent score as the first down centerline in the afternoon team rotation. Next up for the U.S., Perry-Glass and Dublet, her 13-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding, had trouble early on with a costly break to canter in the first extended trot. They rebounded from there with their top-notch passage and excellent tempi changes boosting their score, and finished on a score of 73.235 percent. Team veterans Peters and Four Winds Farm’s Legolas 92 also had uncharacteristic bobbles, however a fantastic final centerline helped them complete the test with a score of 74.622 percent, just above the average that the team needed. As anchor rider Graves prepared to head down centerline, nerves were running high among U.S. dressage supporters and fans.
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Show jumper Kent Farrington rides Voyeur at the Rio Olympics.
Dressage rider Steffen Peters is all smiles after his ride aboard Legolas 92.
Dressage rider Laura Graves aboard Verdades.
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Show jumper McLain Ward rides HH Azur in Rio.
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The team was sitting just fractions of a percent behind the Netherlands, and Graves’ ride would determine whether the U.S. could break its 12-year medal drought. The pressure only gave Graves added motivation. She asked Verdades to give her his all, and the pair’s nearly 13-year partnership paid off, as they turned in the best Grand Prix Special score of their career on the world’s biggest stage. Their mark of 80.644 percent secured the bronze medal for the U.S. “The elusive 80 percent! We captured it... it exists!” Graves said. “I knew it was going well. You just always hope that your reflections match up with the judges. To see my teammates so happy and to have a personal best with a score I’ve been reaching for — it was the icing on our cake.” When Wellington resident Robert Dover accepted the position as technical advisor and chef d’équipe for the U.S. dressage team, he created a road map back to the podium.
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“I could not be more proud of our team, and it has been a real honor for me to be able to be their chef d’équipe over the last years,” Dover said. “I’m looking forward to seeing what will happen in the years to come, because the depth of great up-and-coming Grand Prix horses that are just starting out right now will triple. I believe that in the next two years, you will see America take another higher podium finish. In the next four years, I think they will give any country in the world a very strong fight for the gold.” EVENTING It was a roller coaster weekend for the U.S. eventing team at the 2016 Olympic Games. Hopes were high with a strong team heading into the competition, but mediocre dressage scores left fans wondering if the U.S. would reach the podium. Then, two eliminations during the cross-country phase dashed hopes for a team medal, and the view looked even bleaker. However, Phillip
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Dutton continued to fight on, and after two rounds of show jumping, he found his way onto the podium for a bronze medal finish aboard Mighty Nice. The team included Dutton with the HND Group’s Mighty Nice; Boyd Martin and Blackfoot Mystery, owned by the Blackfoot Mystery Syndicate; Lauren Kieffer and Team Rebecca LLC’s Veronica; and Clark Montgomery with Loughan Glen, owned by Holly and William Becker, Kathryn Kraft and Jessica Montgomery. The team was led by Chef d’Équipe David O’Connor. After Keiffer suffered a fall during the difficult cross country phase and Montgomery was eliminated for three refusals, the U.S. was out of the running for a team medal. Heading into the final day of competition, Dutton and Martin had both added only 3.2 time penalties to their dressage scores after cross-country, and made a huge jump in the standings. Athletes had to jump in the team jumping final to qual-
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ify for the individual final — the final goal for both Dutton and Martin. Martin and the 12-year-old Thoroughbred Blackfoot Mystery were not quite up to the challenge on the final day, after multiple rails, and all of Team USA’s hopes fell on Dutton. Dutton and Mighty Nice, a 12-yearold Irish Sport Horse, left all of the fences intact during the first round, but the pair crossed the finish line just over the time allowed, picking up one time fault. Dutton and Mighty Nice advanced to the individual final in fourth place, within shouting distance of the podium. The pair was not as lucky the second time around, lowering the height of a single fence, yet even with the four faults tacked on, Dutton remained in fourth place. Luck was on Dutton’s side when Australia’s Christopher Burton took his turn and lowered the height of two fences, subsequently boosting Dutton to the bronze medal position.
The individual bronze medal finish marked the first individual medal for the six-time Olympian, who won two team medals when he competed with Australia. It also marks the biggest career finish for Mighty Nice, a special horse for Dutton, who was formerly owned by the late Bruce Duchossois. “It has been a great weekend for the horse,” Dutton said after the final. “He got a little knocked around yesterday, so I was just grateful to get here. It has been a great achievement for him. Bruce would be really proud of him. I was happy with fourth, and now I am quite ecstatic with third!” With the 2016 Olympic Games completed, athletes now look ahead to the 2018 World Equestrian Games and the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Working closely with the support of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation, the team will be focused on once again bringing home medals.
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Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior. PHOTO BY LIZ GREGG
U.S. Paralympians Rebecca Hart And Angela Peavy Enjoy The Ride To Rio By Annan Hepner
Before Rebecca Hart and Angela “Annie” Peavy trotted down centerline in Rio de Janeiro, their journey leading up to the Paralympic Games required years of commitment, training and determination. Hart was born with familial spastic paraplegia, and Peavy suffered a stroke prior to birth that left her paralyzed on her left side. Both began riding horses at a young age, and they became determined to join the growing sport of para-equestrian dressage. While they worked to achieve near perfection in their eight minutes in the spotlight at 38
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the Deodoro Olympic Equestrian Centre, their support network played a vital role in their success leading up to the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. “2016 has been a special year, and the games in Rio have been the main highlight,” explained Hart, a threetime Paralympian. “A lot of time and effort was spent to qualify, and to have ev-
erything come to fruition and to reach our goals was very exciting for me.” Hart and her horse Schroeter’s Romani, owned by Hart in conjunction with Margaret Duprey, Cherry Knoll Farm, Barbara Summer, and William and Sandy Kimmel, have had an exciting career together over the past two years with top finishes around the world. In January, at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Hart was the Grade II individual champion and team gold medalist at the CPEDI3*. The pair also traveled to Europe to gain
(Above) Rebecca Hart sharing a moment with horse Schroeter’s Romani in Rio. PHOTO COURTESY REBECCA HART
(Top right) Angela Peavy and Lancelot Warrior competing in the Rio Paralympic Games. PHOTO BY LIZ GREGG
(Right) Rebecca Hart and Schroeter’s Romani competing in the Rio Paralympic Games. PHOTO BY JON STROUD
more experience, and they placed first in the Grade II Individual Test at the CPEDI3* in Deauville, France. Hart has had a standout career as a para-equestrian for the United States. She is a seven-time national champion and has represented the U.S. in two World Equestrian Games and three Paralympics. As an international competitor, Hart attributes her success to the strong support team made up of Cherry Knoll Farm’s Margaret Duprey and her trainer, Todd Flettrich, who are with her every step of the way. “I have really developed as a rider working with Todd over the past two years, and he has been paramount in creating a training program for me,” Hart said. “Margaret has been to all of my qualifiers in Florida and was cheering me on at the games as well. It was so important for me to have them both in Rio, and I am forever grateful for their belief in me. It would not have been possible without them.”
Young rider Peavy has also enjoyed a successful year leading up to the Paralympic Games on her 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding Lancelot Warrior. She was the Grade III individual champion at the CPEDI3* in Wellington and earned top placings in France over the summer. She splits her time between Connecticut and Wellington, training for the past four years with Heather Blitz. “Wellington has competitive shows and a large international-level atmosphere, which really helped us prepare for Rio,” Peavy explained. “When you
live in Wellington, you have the opportunity to watch and meet top riders from around the world.” Hart also enjoys being a Wellington resident after moving here more than a year ago. She spends her days working as a Starbucks barista before heading to the barn to train. She has focused on creating a solid partnership with her Danish Warmblood mare, as well as raising their expectations in the show ring. As Team USA’s anchor rider and the team member with the most experience, Hart had significant pressure on wellington the magazine | november 2016
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her to lead the way. She began her Rio Paralympic Games with a fifth-place finish in the Grade ll Team Test with a score of 69.914 percent, and went on to place ninth in the individual championships with a score of 67.714 percent. Her combined score qualified her as the only U.S. para-equestrian to move on to the final freestyle day of competition. In the very contested Grade II division, Hart and Romani finished their freestyle in seventh place with a score of 67.650 percent. “Though it was unfortunate that we didn’t leave Rio with the gold medal results we had dreamed of, I am very proud of Rebecca and Romani,” said Flettrich, a London Olympic U.S. dressage alternate and Hart’s trainer. “I wake up every day feeling honored that I have this team in my life. You have to love the journey together.” Duprey has enjoyed her eight-year friendship with Hart, and she is inspired by Hart’s grit, drive to win and her tenacity to not let her disability hold her back. “To watch Rebecca go down the centerline in Rio — it gave me chills,” Duprey said. “It was what we have all been working toward, and to watch her compete all three days was very exciting. Todd and I are part of the village that makes it successful. It’s always thrill-
ing to represent your country, whether you are a rider, trainer or owner. It is an honor, even though it’s a lot of hard work to get there.” Peavy enjoyed her Paralympic debut, and she rode Lancelot Warrior to a sixth-place finish with a 68.974 percent in the Grade III team test. In the individual championship, she earned an eighth-place finish on a score of 68.585 percent.
“It was a great first games for me, and it is an honor to represent my country,” Peavy said. “Becca [Hart] has competed in multiple Paralympics, and she was so supportive showing me the ropes. I felt confident going into the competition ring in Rio because we knew our job, and Lancelot is always focused on me. I had excitement nerves being there!” After settling back into their routine in the United States, Hart and Peavy have been busy traveling across the country. They enjoyed touring the White House with their U.S. Paralympic teammates, meeting President Barack Obama and reminiscing on their experiences in Brazil with other Team USA Olympians. Hart has also visited college campuses and the Women’s Sports Foundation to give motivational speeches and promote her sport. “The Paralympics in Rio was a wonderful experience with everyone on my team,” Hart said. “I am so thankful for the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, the United States Equestrian Federation and my groom Fernando Ortega for their dedication and hard work behind-the-scenes. They are an invaluable part of this sport!”
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Equestrian Season Preview GAME ON!
Exciting Season On Tap For 2017 At The International Polo Club Palm Beach For many households during the Wellington winter season, the morning drill is the same: wake up, put on a pot of coffee and call the International Polo Club Palm Beach’s high-goal polo hotline to find out what is happening that day. Every Sunday, and often on weekdays — even on holidays — it’s game on
at IPC. In 2017, IPC will host 17 weeks of the world’s most exciting polo, starting on New Year’s Day. It is indeed a new year for polo in Wellington. IPC was purchased at the end of the 2016 high-goal polo season by a new partnership headed by Mark Bellissimo. Players and spectators alike
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will see an enhanced polo experience this season, with major improvements made to the fields. Special attention was given to upgrading the stadium field, where Sunday’s featured matches are held. “We are confident that it will be an exciting season,” said Bellissimo, under-
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Equestrian Season Preview scoring his commitment to preserving and advancing polo in Wellington. “We are going to ensure that polo at IPC continues long into the future.” Bellissimo added that his partnership plans to make more significant investments into the polo venue after the 2017 season. Spanning nearly 250 acres, IPC is the largest and most spectator-friendly polo facility in the United States. It attracts the megastars of polo, including the renowned Adolfo Cambiaso of Argentina, the top player in the world. Most years, IPC is the only place in the United States where fans can watch
Cambiaso in action. He and other elite players pilot polo ponies at speeds that can reach 35 miles per hour across a sweeping field that dwarfs the size of a football field. Polo matches at IPC are open to the public, with a wide range of seating options, including elegant grandstand viewing, field tailgating, bleachers and stadium seating overlooking the main field, known as Field 1. Spectators hail from around the globe, including Europe, South America, South Africa and Canada. They find a welcoming environment that encourages spectator involvement. On Sun-
days, crowds pour from the grandstand and sidelines during halftime for the traditional “divot stomp,” when everyone is invited onto the field to step on tufts of turf unearthed by the horses’ hooves. It’s more for fun than necessity, since the fields are professionally groomed during in the game. At most Sunday divot stomps, spectators enjoy complimentary refreshments while they mingle with celebrities and see headturning fashion. Whether one prefers a low-key match on the backfields during the week or Sunday’s 3 p.m. featured stadium game, IPC offers options for all levels of polo
Spanning nearly 250 acres, IPC is the largest and most spectator-friendly polo facility in the United States. It attracts the megastars of polo, including the renowned Adolfo Cambiaso.
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action so spectators can fully understand and enjoy the game. A special event traditionally held Valentine’s Day weekend is the 40-goal Polo for a Purpose charity match. The event raises money for the Polo Players Support Group, which provides financial and other assistance to seriously ill or injured players, grooms and other members of the polo community. This exhibition game features the pinnacle of polo in the United States and attracts legends of the sport, many of whom have held the sport’s highest rating of 10 goals. The 2017 polo season will open with IPC’s series of 20-goal tournaments: the Herbie Pennell Cup (Dec. 28, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017); the Joe Barry Cup (Jan. 4-22); the Ylvisaker Cup (Jan. 25 – Feb. 19) and the Iglehart Cup (Feb. 22 - March 4). In keeping with tradition, IPC will
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INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB 2017 High-Goal Tournament Schedule 20-GOAL HERBIE PENNELL CUP December 28 - January 1 20-GOAL JOE BARRY CUP January 4-22 20-GOAL YLVISAKER CUP January 25 – February 19 20-GOAL IGLEHART CUP February 22 - March 4 26-GOAL USPA C.V. WHITNEY CUP February 22 - March 5 26-GOAL USPA GOLD CUP March 5-26 26-GOAL 113TH U.S. OPEN POLO CHAMPIONSHIP March 29 - April 23
The International Polo Club Palm Beach is located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington. For tickets and additional information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
Steve Van Andel’s Orchard Hill Polo Team celebrates winning the USPA United States Open Polo Championship at IPC. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LILA PHOTO
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Equestrian Season Preview Jump Into The Excitement At The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center During The Winter Equestrian Festival Special events such as the Saturday Night Lights series at the Winter Equestrian Festival are what South Florida locals have come to know and enjoy at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Many may not know, however, that the facility is open for spectators to experience every Wednesday through Sunday during the winter circuit. The 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival will welcome the world’s best horses and riders once again to the show grounds in Wellington from Wednes-
day, Jan. 11 through Sunday, April 2. Managed by Equestrian Sport Productions, the 12-week circuit hosts international, Olympic-level show jumping every week, along with divisions for every level of horse and rider, from walk trot to grand prix. “Every year, we try to find ways to make the competitor and spectator experience better at PBIEC,” said Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions. “We expect to see more of the best show jumping competition
PHOTOSpringsteen BY ELENA LUSENTI Jessica and Davendy S were victorious during Week 10 of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT
in the world, and we want everyone in Palm Beach County and local areas to be able to enjoy their time here.” WEF is the largest and longest-running circuit in equestrian sports, with riders from 33 countries and all 50 U.S. states represented. The 12-week series hosts the nation’s premier events for children, juniors, adults and amateurs, as well as for riders ages 2 to 70 in more than 70 unique divisions of competition taking place in 18 competition arenas, including the largest covered arena in
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Equestrian Season Preview the world. More than 6,500 horses will compete during the 12 weeks. Saturday Night Lights takes place every week in the International Arena, the main competition ring at PBIEC. It is surrounded on two sides by general admission seating that is open and free to the public. Along one side of the ring is the Special Events Pavilion, where suites are available for purchase by groups of up to 22 people. The suites offer the perfect way to enjoy the horse show with family and friends while partaking in a delicious buffet dinner and bar. Sipping
wine or a cocktail in your private booth is an amazing way to enjoy the WEF experience. Families are always welcome at PBIEC. Kids can come out anytime to see the horses, and on Saturday nights there is a kids’ fair, which features the iconic Venetian carousel, bounce houses, face painting, magicians, a petting zoo and more. A variety of food vendors, including pizza, tacos, kettle corn, crepes and more, are also available. Those making it a night out without kids can enjoy margaritas from Tito’s Tacos or beer at the Tiki Hut.
The Gallery Night Club is a stylish modern lounge that’s open to the public every Saturday night with table seating and VIP bottle service available. The club features great DJs and dancing following every Saturday Night Lights competition. Shopping during the days or on Saturday nights is a great opportunity to find the perfect gift. The vendor boutiques offer fashions for men, women and children, jewelry, home design, fine art, photography, horseware and more. The showgrounds also offers the WEF Boutique, located on the South
“Every year, we try to find ways to make the competitor and spectator experience better at PBIEC. We expect to see more of the best show jumping competition in the world.” MARK BELLISSIMO, CEO OF EQUESTRIAN SPORT PRODUCTIONS
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Bridge deck overlooking the International Arena, and in Vendor Village. There, visitors can find signature WEF clothing, posters or souvenirs. The popular Lunch & Tour is available for groups that want to see behind the scenes at the world-renowned equestrian competition. Visit vendors, tour the stables and see the various venues that PBIEC has to offer, followed by a catered lunch with your group. The tour is both exciting and informative, and offers a chance to catch a glimpse of many of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games riders, who will be on the grounds practicing and competing. Starting out the season with a bang will be the popular Battle of the Sexes competition. Even people who don’t know horse sports can cheer on the women versus the men in team competition on Saturday, Jan. 15. Be sure to wear pink or blue to show your support!
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$9.2 million for more than 200 Palm Beach County charities over the past seven years, becoming the largest single-day net charitable event in the State of Florida. This year’s theme is “Animated Movies,” encouraging spectators to dress up and come cheer on teams and their favorite charities. Equestrian Sport Productions has made significant upgrades this year to the footing in the competition arenas, including an improved drainage system and a complete installation of the newest technology in footing material. “We want to ensure that this facility and its surrounding amenities continue to match the caliber of riders we host during the Winter Equestrian Festival season,” Bellissimo said. Come join the fun and excitement at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center this season. To learn more, call (561) 7935867 or visit www.pbiec.com.
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Ben Maher and Sarena were the big winners at the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival. (L-R) Mark and Katherine Bellissimo, Wellington Equestrian Partners’ Marsha Dammerman, Rolex Head of Sponsorship Joël Aeschlimann and ringmaster Christian Craig with Maher and Sarena. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT
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Equestrian Season Preview Imagination Leads The Way For Local Charities At 2017 GREAT CHARITY CHALLENGE What if you didn’t have to remain a child to dream of miracles? Once again, the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, will aim to raise more than $1.5 million, which will bring its fundraising total to more than $10 million raised over the last eight years. Heading into its eighth annual event, the Great Charity Challenge returns to Wellington during the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. With fun and creative themes from super heroes to fairy tales, the event has brought thousands of people to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center to celebrate those who have dared to imagine a better community: the GCC sponsors, the riders donating their time and all those involved with the charitable organizations. To date, the event has distributed more than $9.2 million to hundreds of nonprofits in Palm Beach County. Founded in 2010 by Equestrian Sport
Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo and his daughter Paige, the Great Charity Challenge has seen the equestrian community take charitable giving to a new level. The event has impacted thousands of lives through its unique equestrian competition, with 100 percent of the proceeds donated directly to Palm Beach County charities. While many organizations are supported and funded via the community, the GCC fills a true need to cover operating expenses; expenses that donors often shy away from supporting. A homeless shelter needs new windows. A food pantry needs a vehicle to reach hundreds of clients every week. An organization needs operating costs to help foster children. These are a few examples of the ways that the event enables Palm Beach County charities to better serve the community. “As always, my daughter Paige and I, along with the many generous families and companies that contribute to this
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charitable evening, look forward to this great event each year,” Bellissimo said. “This eighth year marks a milestone; as of Feb. 4, 2017, we will have officially surpassed the $10 million donation mark. Our theme of ‘animated characters’ is a perfect fit to acknowledge those who imagine a better community. This event is truly the legacy of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the sponsors involved.” Friends of Foster Children, an organization that provides services to foster and adoptive children in Palm Beach County, was one of the recipients from last year’s GCC. “The winnings from the GCC will be
Last year’s Great Charity Challenge winning team of riders Lindsay Tomeu, Kaely Tomeu and Shane Sweetnam, along with representatives from the George Snow Scholarship Fund, celebrate with local officials after their big win. PHOTO BY LOIS SPATZ
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Equestrian Season Preview used for operating costs to sustain our agency,” Chief Executive Officer Wendy Tippett said. “Operating costs are difficult to come by in the nonprofit arena, and the ability to utilize these dollars for those costs ensures that Friends of Foster Children will be in existence another year and able to provide continued services to the more than 1,700 children in foster care in Palm Beach County.” The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County secured $75,000 through the 2016 GCC, which enabled them to provide permanent housing and end the homelessness of 33 families to date. “Last year we were able to help 107 families, and with this additional funding, we will be able to help even more this year,” Executive Director Marilyn Munoz said. The George Snow Scholarship Fund, winner of the 2016 GCC, was recognized in 2015 as the National Scholarship Providers Association’s “Scholarship Pro-
vider of the Year.” The money received from the GCC went straight to work to benefit the scholarship fund, endowment fund, the young people served with financial assistance and an array of scholar support services designed to improve scholars’ college experience and maximize graduation rates. “A major added benefit of the GCC’s contribution to the endowment was that it put our organization over a preset benchmark, which triggered an additional $100,000 contribution from one of our donors, who had created a challenge grant to benefit the Snow Education Endowment. This essentially meant a total benefit of $250,000,” President Tim Snow said. A full list of charities that have benefitted from the Great Charity Challenge since its debut in 2010 can be found at www.greatcharitychallenge.com. “We are very excited to have our very own event mascot join us this year;
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a mini horse that we rescued last fall named Starsky,” GCC co-founder Paige Bellissimo said. “We will be visiting some of the involved charitable organizations to raise awareness of the diverse groups the event impacts in the upcoming months. We are very grateful for our rider teams, sponsors and partners who support the effort.” This year’s event is sure to inspire adults and children alike as riders will be dressed as their favorite animated characters, bringing beloved movies to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Costume awards will determine a bonus for the lucky charities. The competition will offer free general admission. For the latest event information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.greatcharity challenge.com and follow the Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ greatcharitychallenge.
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Third Annual NYC Event Draws A Crowd The Rolex Central Park Horse Show hosted five days of multi-discipline equestrian sport in the heart of New York City from Sept. 21 through Sept. 25, with top competition and many remarkable moments. Held in Central Park’s Wollman Rink, the third annual event featured four unique disciplines of U.S. Open equestrian competition, including Arabians, hunters, jumpers and dressage, as well as many popular exhibitions. The week kicked off with the second annual Arabian U.S. Open, presented by Aljassimya Farm, on Wednesday evening and showcased the beauty, athleticism and diversity of the Arabian breed in both mounted and halter classes. Thursday evening featured the $40,000 U.S. Open Canadian Pacific FEI Speed Class with a win for McLain Ward aboard HH Carlos Z, as well as the $50,000 Engel & Völkers Puissance, where Ward and Andrew Kocher tied for victory after they both cleared six feet, three inches but could not keep the jump up at six feet, nine inches. Wellington’s own Jimmy Torano jumped to an exciting victory in the $216,000 U.S. Open FEI Grand Prix
CSI 3*, presented by Rolex, on Friday night. Other jumper competition included Thursday’s $25,000 U.S. Open Hollow Creek Farm Under 25 FEI Grand Prix with a win for Daniel Coyle aboard Fortis Fortuna. Friday’s $5,000 Junior/Amateur 1.20m Jumper Speed Class saw a win for Alexandra Crown and Basic. Irish Olympians Judy Reynolds and Vancouver K dominated dressage at the 2016 Rolex Central Park Horse Show, winning both Friday’s U.S. Open FEI Dressage Grand Prix CDI 4* and Saturday night’s $75,000 U.S. Open FEI Dressage Freestyle CDI 4*, each presented by Axel Johnson. Hunter competition was also featured, with a win for Kelley Farmer aboard Nina Moore’s Kodachrome in the feature $50,000 Duchossois Cup, presented by the Gochman family. The $2,500 Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic saw a win for Mindy Coretz riding Eighteen Acres Farm’s Happy Hour, and the $1,000 Pony Hunter Classic was won by Zola Thompson riding Robin Greenwood’s Elegance. Other festivities included a special freestyle demonstration from three-
The third annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show, held at Wollman Rink, was a great success. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT
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Jimmy Torano of Wellington rode Day Dream to victory in the $216,000 FEI Grand Prix, CSI 3*, presented by Rolex. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT
time British Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, appearances by Frederik the Great, known as “the World’s Most Handsome Horse,” and a ceremony honoring the U.S. Dressage Team Olympic bronze medalists, U.S. Show Jumping Team Olympic silver medalists and Phillip Dutton, Olympic individual bronze medalist. The show concluded with a free general admission family day with activities such as pony rides, face painting and a show hunter presentation. Following the theme of promoting horses in New York City, International Equestrian Group made donations to six local charities in honor of the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. Charities included the Central Park Conservancy, the City Parks Foundation, GallopNYC, Mini Horse Heroes, the NYC Parks Enforcement Patrol Mounted Auxiliary Unit and the Police Athletic League. The 2016 Rolex Central Park Horse Show was something that many equestrian fans, supporters and athletes will remember for years to come. Visit www.centralparkhorseshow.com to learn more.
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Equestrian Season Preview Adequan Global Dressage Festival A Proving Ground For Olympians And Up-And-Coming Athletes The Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) has grown steadily since its inception in 2012, developing into a world-class competition. Seventeen riders participating at the 2016 festival went on to represent their respective countries at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With many success stories surrounding AGDF, the festival is sure to be a proving ground for upcoming championships, including the 2017 FEI World
Cup Dressage Finals in Omaha, Neb., in late March. The 2017 AGDF will take place once again at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium in Wellington, from Jan. 11 through March 26, 2017. The circuit will be imperative for riders who want to gain scores for the World Cup finals, since the AGDF hosts four World Cup qualifying events. Starting in January, riders can also re-
Laura Graves and Verdades, shown here riding in Wellington, helped the United States win the team bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. PHOTO BY SUSAN J. STICKLE
cord qualifying scores for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games. “We are proud to host such an important event for dressage riders from around the world,” said Thomas Baur, AGDF’s director of sport. “We see the performances increasing every year, but more than that, we see more and more great horses and riders entering the sport at the lower levels and enjoying dressage.” For local spectators who want to en-
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Equestrian Season Preview joy dressage as well, everyone is welcome with free general admission. The special Friday Night Stars events, which happen every Friday during CDI events (with the exception of AGDF 8/Palm Beach Dressage Derby on Saturday, March 4), host the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle class, where horses and riders compete to their own choreographed routine and music. Friday Night Stars offers a fun evening of dressage and entertainment.
Special musical acts, such a string quartet or the Yale a capella singing group, are sprinkled throughout dressage performances. Visitors will get to see all four members of the U.S. Dressage Team, which recently won the bronze medal at the Olympics. Steffen Peters, Laura Graves, Allison Brock and Kasey Perry-Glass will compete for top honors at the 2017 AGDF. Joining them is seven-time Olympi-
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Cup qualifying for CDI riders, there is the CDI 5* week that occurs Feb. 8-12, offering the highest-rated international competition in the world. The Palm Beach Dressage Derby, a historic South Florida dressage competition, returns March 1-5 as the last FEI World Cup qualifier in North America before the finals. On March 15-19 is the CDI 4*, and then countries will compete against each other during the finale week, March 22-26, at the CDIO 3*. The FEI Nations Cup will welcome teams riding to see which country can claim top honors. Nations Cup competition has become hotly contested and a timely opportunity for countries from Central America and South America, as well as North America and Europe, to gain vital team experience and represent their home countries. It remains the only Nations Cup com-
petition for dressage in the Western Hemisphere outside of championship events and is part of the FEI Nations Cup series. The 2016 Paralympic Games were also hosted in Rio this summer, and thanks to two CPEDI 3* events at the AGDF, riders gained valuable experience in Florida before heading to South America. Last year, the AGDF hosted U.S. Paralympic Team riders Roxanne Trunnell, Rebecca Hart, Margaret McIntosh and Angela Peavy, as well as Canadian Paralympians Ashley Gowanlock, Lauren Barwick and Robyn Andrews. Para-dressage riders will return to AGDF in 2017 for two events, including a CPEDI 3* on Jan. 19-22 and on March 9-12. “We are committed to making dressage special in the United States,” Equestrian Sport Productions CEO
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Equestrian Season Preview ADEQUAN GLOBAL DRESSAGE FESTIVAL 2017 WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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Tentative schedule, subject to change. Friday Night Stars freestyles are held on Friday nights of CDI competition with the exception of AGDF 8. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Stadium is located at 13500 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 793-5867 or visit www.globaldressagefestival.com.
The U.S. won the FEI Nations Cup at the 2016 Adequan Global Dressage Festival.
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The Grand Champions Polo Club is the only polo club offering medium and high-goal polo tournaments during the fall in Wellington, much to the delight of polo fans. With five well-manicured fields and a turnkey facility, Grand Champions is one of the busiest and most innovative, cutting-edge clubs in North America, offering polo eight months a year. There is open access for kids, beginners, medium and high-goal players to enjoy polo in a relaxed and friendly environment. The club, celebrating its ninth fall season since its 2008 opening, caters to men, women and youth polo players of all ages at all levels, and also serves as a tune-up for top professional players for the winter season. “The vision was really to extend the Wellington season,” co-owner Marc Ganzi said. “The idea from the beginning was to create a place for the people
to come and play relaxed polo in the fall.” The club has an added advantage that no other club has in the nation, which is that Wellington-based ChukkerTV live streams every game at the club. Marc and Melissa Ganzi, owners of the Grand Champions Polo Club, along with their children Grant, a freshman at Lynn University, and Riley, a junior at St. Andrew’s School, have become ambassadors for the sport and Village of Wellington at various U.S. and international events. Over the last 10 months, Melissa Ganzi competed in the St. Moritz Snow Polo World Tournament in Switzerland; Marc Ganzi played the East Coast Open in Greenwich, Conn.; Melissa, Grant and Riley Ganzi competed over Labor Day Weekend in the inaugural Polo America Beach Polo Cup at the historic Hotel del Coronado near San
Diego; and Melissa Ganzi competed in the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, the nation’s largest polo event, in late October. Grand Champions attracts players from around the world, including England, Argentina, Mexico, India, Canada, Ecuador, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, South Africa, New Zealand and particularly the U.S., where several pros, amateurs and sponsors are based in Wellington. “Our vision was always to see that medium-goal sponsors could transition into the high goal, and we are creating access,” Marc Ganzi said. “If we don’t create that access point where people can come into the low goal and then transition to the medium goal, U.S. high goal will die.” Grand Champions has created a nine-tournament schedule that features seven medium and two high-goal tournaments. In addition, legendary Hall of Famer and former 10-goaler Carlos Gracida is honored each year at Grand Champions with the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo game, followed by the International Cup featuring Team USA against various international polo teams. The Nov. 26 season-ender is considered the social highlight of the fall. The club’s fall season opened with the Tackeria Invitational held Sept. 27 through Oct. 2. Other October events included the U.S. Trust Cup, the Fall Classic, the USPA North American Cup, the Eastern Challenge and the Pedro Morrison Memorial. Held Oct. 25-30, the Pedro Morrison Memorial is always a popular wellington the magazine | november 2016
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Equestrian Season Preview event. Morrison, born in Spain and a University of Miami alum, died Dec. 11, 2003 in Wellington at age 49. He was an avid polo player, patron of the Sympatico polo team and helped develop Wellington into a thriving polo community. Morrison was active in several local and area charities and businesses, touching countless lives. He remains an inspiration. His work on behalf of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches continues on through Polo with Pedro. Grand Champions is also a hotbed for youth polo through its Polo School and also youth tournaments it hosts throughout the year. Several up-and-
coming pro players have gotten their start at Grand Champions. Grand Champions’ casual, relaxed atmosphere and great fieldside views for tournament action has appealed to fans over the years and keeps them coming back. Admission is free except for a few special events. There is the Grand Champions Polo Club Boutique for clothes and souvenirs, and the club hosts a free Argentine asado at every championship final. Grand Champions Polo Club is located at 13444 Southfields Road in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 644-5050, e-mail polo@gcpolo.com or visit www.gcpolo.com.
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Equestrian Season Preview Jim Brandon Equestrian Center Features Events For All Riding Levels Just east of Florida’s Turnpike, located in Okeeheelee Park South, is a 111-acre world class equestrian showplace called the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, operated by the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department. There’s something for everyone, be it a seasoned competitor, a recreational rider or someone new to equestrian sports. The facility is a high-quality, competitive and affordable venue that offers a wide array of shows for all levels. There are six rings and lighted arenas, a lunge ring, vendor areas and two barns with 128 matted stalls featuring water, electricity, sliding doors, permanent lights and a fire sprinkler system. There is also an area for temporary barns, covered manure receptacles, covered wash racks, a concession building, an announcer building, an air-conditioned show management office with desks and phones, wireless availability, three restroom buildings and plenty of parking for horse trailers. Events include rated and unrated competitions. While the 2017 schedule has yet to be finalized, it is sure to in-
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clude Western events, 4-H events and clinics, often including night and weekday events along with weekend activities. The facility is the permanent home of the Palm Beach County Mounted Posse, which stages monthly shows at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Additional shows last year included the NVHA Barrel Show, the Mark Wonderly Hunter/Jumper Show, the Interscholastic Equestrian Association, the College Preparatory Invitational Show and more. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is available for rent, along with two jump courses and three dressage arenas. There’s an open riding area available from dawn until 8 p.m. with two lighted arenas, wash racks, a shade pavilion and a picnic area available for general use. Trails are available from dawn until one hour before sunset. This area is available to the public for free 365 days a year. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located at 7500 Forest Hill Blvd., just east of Florida’s Turnpike. For more information, call (561) 966-7090.
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New Flying Cow Polo Club Growing Strong In Wellington By Deborah Welky
Veterinarian Dr. Richard “Doc” Fredericks of Cedar Croft Farm has been coming to Wellington since the 1980s, attending polo matches, practicing his own game and playing in and around the area as part of his Cedar Croft Polo Team. Last year, he decided to expand his reach with the creation of the Flying Cow Polo Club. “He wanted to bring more friends and family down,” explained Robert Piacente, vice president of the club. “He wanted to get a club together, get his affiliation with the USPA and expand.” Fredericks turned over his Rustic Ranches estate to the newly formed polo club, including its arena and practice area. Work is underway constructing a new barn. “The snowbirds’ horses are beginning to be transported down from New York this month,” Piacente said. “The horses are kind of anxious. They’ve been playing all summer. So we have to give them some time to calm down and get settled in.” More horses will continue to arrive until polo season kicks off, but Piacente is greatly anticipating the end of December, when the club holds its own 72
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first match. “Right after Christmas, we have a Santa Claus rally,” he explained. “It’s not an official public game. There’s no advertising, but we’ll have a small crowd for sure.” Then things kick into high gear. Matches and tournaments will be played, lessons given, horses rented and stables full. Resident pros Cristian Vasquez and Horton Schwartz will be on hand to offer help and advice through hour-long private or group lessons and coached chukkers. “We’re a rustic kind of club,” Piacente said. “We offer low-goal polo for the beginner, the weekend warrior and the fly-in. We attract some mediumgoal players from other clubs as well. Although we keep a tent at IPC, we are more cowboy-oriented.” Parking and grandstand seating are free for matches. VIP seating is $25 with food and wine included. In 2017, the Flying Cow Polo Club will host its second Women’s Arena Polo Invitational — an event that was hugely popular in the club’s inaugural season. This year, the club is introducing an umpires’ clinic and a youth polo pro-
gram. Piacente is seeking sponsors for the youth program in order to keep tuition low. “We teach kids ages 7 and up, with little or no riding experience, how to take care of horses, about the game of polo, teamwork and riding,” Piacente said. “We try to do this at little or no cost to the student.” The club does not require membership to play, but expects to double its membership rosters within the next 12 months. Chukkers, riding, practice and stick-and-ball are free to members, who must also register with the United States Polo Association. Match fees are reasonable, and there’s a clubhouse with a pool. For the Flying Cow Polo Club, plans for the future include deciding whether to designate a second house on the property as a guest house, or working with a polo travel company to offer it as a bed-and-breakfast. Piacente projects strong growth, keeping with the club’s mission to bring the joys of polo to everyone. To help sponsor the youth program, call (631) 897-9174. For more information about the club, visit www.flyingcowpc.com.
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Well-known polo player Nic Roldan is chairing the Boys & Girls Club’s annual Wellington Golf Tournament this month. PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER
Supporting The Boys & Girls Club A Passion For Polo Star Nic Roldan By Julie Unger
Polo star Nic Roldan is chairing the 35th annual Wellington Golf Tournament to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club, which will take place at the Wanderers Club on Sunday, Nov. 13. Originally scheduled for early in October, the event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Matthew. It will get underway with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, followed by a silent auction and an awards luncheon. In addition to special activities throughout the day, club members will give a special performance. Roldan is joined by Honorary Chairman Ed Portman. Committee members
Nic Roldan chats with Boys & Girls Club kids.
include Todd Barron, Jim Bomar, Elliot Bonner, John Hornberger, Julie Kime, Ray Mooney and Mickey Smith. “When Ray approached me to be the chair, I wasn’t going to say no, because I love what they do,” said Roldan, whose work with the local Boys & Girls Club goes far beyond just chairing the tournament. Roldan grew up playing polo in Welwellington the magazine | november 2016
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lington and would often visit the Boys & Girls Club at its previous location amid the polo fields of southern Wellington. “I’ve seen the Boys & Girls Club grow. I’ve seen what it does. Now I get to be a part of it, support it and help the kids who need it,” he said. “If I can use my name and my resources to help the Boys & Girls Club, I’m going to do it.” Maria Curreri, marketing director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, couldn’t be happier that
Roldan is chairing this year’s event. “We’re thrilled. Nic has been a big supporter of our organization for a number of years,” she said. “He has donated his time to visit the Wellington club and interact with the kids. He has been instrumental for our organization to network within the polo community.” Roldan has attended numerous Boys & Girls Club events, such as the Wellington Dinner Dance, often inviting along his friends and colleagues, who
Nic Roldan (center) visits the Boys & Girls Club in Wellington with other polo-playing friends.
also visit the club, particularly before Great Futures Polo Day, the club’s annual polo-themed fundraiser. The golf tournament helps the club raise money to defray the costs of serving hundreds of local children. The membership fee per child is only $30, however, it costs approximately $1,500 per child for the programs offered at the club, emphasizing educational, recreational, health, social, vocational, leadership and character-building skills. The golf tournament is a crucial part of the fundraising efforts to support club programs. When Roldan and other polo players visit the club, Curreri said, the children don’t see them as world-famous players. They see adults who care. “What it means to the kids is that he cares. When he comes to the club and he spends time with the kids, he truly cares about the kids,” she said. “He spends time with them. He plays with them. He helps them with their homework. He’s a mentor for the kids.”
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Visits are always a fun time for both the players and the children. At a recent visit, club members helped teach Roldan one of the dances they were learning. “It means a lot to the kids when they have people like him who come in to show their support,” Curreri said. “To them, he is no different than any other adult who cares and donates their time and spends time to support them.” Roldan said he enjoys visiting with the children, even if he hasn’t been able to spend as much time at the club as he’d like, due to his hectic schedule. “We’ve done a couple of visits where we’ve gone and met the kids, played with them and entertained them. It’s fun. It’s a lot of fun,” he said. Events such as the golf tournament are all about raising money for a good cause. Roldan said he does it for the club, rather than recognition. “It supports and helps the underprivileged kids. They need it, and we have the resources to be able to help them,” he said, crediting sponsor and fellow
polo aficionado Neil Hirsch for his ongoing support for the Boys & Girls Club. For Roldan, it’s quite simple. He can help, so he does. “It’s my hometown. It’s something that feels particularly close to me and close to my family and friends,” he said. “It’s home base… Anything I can do to help, I’m in full support.” Wellington, he explained, is sort of like a bubble, where people don’t always see the children who need help. “We have the resources to help them,” he said.
He also enjoys taking part in the golf tournament itself. “The last couple of years that I’ve played the golf tournament, it has been a huge success,” Roldan said. “It’s something fun, and it brings everyone out. We’re doing something for a good cause.” To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or how to participate, call (561) 683-3287 or e-mail cgalenski@bgcpbc.org. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, visit www.bgcpbc.org or www.facebook.com/bgcpbc.
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Wellington’s Petrone Technology Group Merges Cutting-Edge Equipment With High-End Design By Julie Unger
Anthony Petrone knows his technology. He started Petrone Technology Group, specializing in sound, surveillance and security, as well as home theater installations, about a decade ago after spending years working in the security industry. For Petrone, it all started in high school when he began working for an alarm company and excelled at the installation work. “I want from a small alarm company to a bigger one, and a bigger one after that. Finally, I got bored with alarm systems, because at the end of the day, it’s a green light you could look at,” he said. “I started working for a company that did home audio and video.” Throughout his tenure focusing on alarm systems, Petrone worked with companies such as Brinks and ADT. In his new job, Petrone was working at high-end Palm Beach homes. He quickly realized that he had found his niche. Petrone learned programming after work with equipment he bought
for himself before moving to another company. He eventually started his own firm, at first seeing clients in the Indian River/Brevard/Vero Beach area. “Believe it or not, my first client, I still have to this day,” Petrone said. “We retain most, if not all, of our clients. We have homes all around the country that we support now because our systems are reliable. We built the company on quality instead of quantity.” Petrone incorporated Petrone Technology Group in 2001 and started fulltime, no longer subcontracting out work, a few years later. Currently, Petrone has six employees working with him. He originally started with just a pickup truck and his own expertise, but has grown Petrone Technol-
Anthony Petrone of Petrone Technology Group (above) specializes in high-end sound and home theater installations, such as those shown above and below.
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Home theaters, sound, security and other home technologies are the specialty of Anthony Petrone, who has been featured on the Vanilla Ice Project.
ogy Group to have thousands of clients. He’s been written about in major industry magazines, and has earned many accolades, including being recognized by CE Pro as a rising star in the custom integration industry and receiving the Mark of Excellence award in 2014 for Luxury Home of the Year. They’re also easily recognizable for being featured on Season 6 of the Vanilla Ice Project. It seems only fitting that Petrone’s showroom is in Wellington, since Petrone and his team worked on the television show renovating nearby homes. Petrone himself was born and raised in Wellington; his parents occupied the 25th house built in the community. Petrone’s design center is in the Wellington Marketplace at Greenview Shores Blvd. and Wellington Trace. He features speakers, sound systems and new technology such as the Amazon Echo, and tests everything to learn its quirks and how best to utilize the technology in his designs. One of his favorite advantages is being able to do things for his clients that seem impossible. The Amazon Echo —
brand new on the market — is a voice-automated system that is marketed as doing anything from turning on lights to playing music and setting alarms. He is hopeful that the product will bring more reliability to voice automation. “Voice automation is one of those things that is either extremely expensive and unreliable, or it is cheap and unreliable,” he said. There are some workarounds, such as putting speakers everywhere, Petrone explained, but then background noise interferes. “Everything that I do here — every piece of equipment that you see here — I’ve used for months and months and months trying to find any bug I can get, so when I put it in somebody’s house, we’re not learning on their house,” he said. “We know the ins and outs of every piece of equipment.” With technology constantly evolving, Petrone and his employees need to be on the top of the curve, always knowing the latest programs and devices. “We like playing with newer technologies and just having
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Petrone Technology Group is located in the Wellington Marketplace at 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B3. For more info., call (561) 557-3789 or visit www.petronetechnologygroup.com.
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Mary Baldwin Of Wellington Landings Is Proud Of The School’s Extensive Afterschool Program Story by Chris Felker • Photos by Abner Pedraza
Veteran educator Mary Baldwin is among the first to arrive at Wellington Landings Middle School each day, and one of the last to leave. It’s not just because she enjoys teaching, of course, although that’s a big part of the reason. Baldwin is a pioneer of the Middle School Afterschool Program, which began in 1995 with a Florida Department of Education grant awarded to the Palm Beach County School District. She has been running Wellington Landings’ program ever since. “It’s really unique and really cool, I think,” Baldwin said. “What’s so awesome about our program is we just have so much to offer.” Although many other middle schools have similar programs, Baldwin doesn’t know of any others that are so extensive, offering the incredible range of activities available to Wellington Landings students who stay after hours because their parents work late or lack other options to ensure their children are supervised and safe after school. So many activities are available that the school has its own full-color program brochure that’s given to parents. The program has proved so popular over the years that activities are also now available before the regular class day, starting at 7:30 a.m. and continuing until breakfast at 9:05 a.m. Baldwin fills two other, complex roles in her regular school day job. “Right now I’m not in a classroom setting, I’m the eighth-grade and the ESE (exceptional student education) administrator. When the bell rings, I change that hat to this hat,” she explained. “My degree is in exceptional student education, and I’ve always worked with the ESE population.” Born and raised in Gainesville, Baldwin earned her degree from Florida State University, married and moved to the area in 1984 with her husband, where they started a family. She has 84
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three grown children, and also a younger child, now in seventh grade. Baldwin was certain of her calling even at a young age. As a student, she was drawn to helping those younger than herself, often students who were slower to learn. “I’ve just always enjoyed working with children. I was good at it. I like kids — I love kids, actually — and to this day, probably one of the things I’m most proud about, is that after 34 years in education, I still love my work,” she said. Her involvement with students outside the classroom has much to do with that. She explains that the afterschool program is free to all who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program, with nominal fees for others. “You can get math help with a certified math teacher, and it’s only $3 a day,” Baldwin said, offering just one example. The school’s brochure only begins to list the dizzying variety of enrichments that students can seek out. Among the clubs are: academic games, anime, audio-visual, chess, debate, drama, environmental, future educators, majorettes, National Junior Honor Society, newspaper, twirling, yearbook and more. Then there are intramural sports, such as basketball, fitness/conditioning, flag football, indoor soccer, lacrosse, track, volleyball, weight training and wrestling. “Wellington is sports-driven. Kids play sports from very early ages. So to make any of the teams, it’s extremely competitive,” Baldwin said; thus, the afterschool sports activities at Wellington Landings are extremely popular.
Other afterschool activities include cheerleading, creative cooking, dance, fishing, game room, golf, homework help, Minecraft, scrapbooking, sign language and step team. The Wellington Landings program draws accolades from students, parents and the school district. “The Wellington Landings Afterschool Program is the best blend of afterschool and day school,” said Olivia Rogers, who manages Out of School Programs for the school district. “This program has always had a wide variety of activities so that many students can participate. The school has embraced the afterschool program as part of the entire school culture, which has made the program a huge success.” That’s a big source of pride for Baldwin, who uses a tight annual budget to run the activities. One component of the afterschool program is a series of built-in recognitions for students who might not otherwise stand out among their peers. “I’m really proud of the fact that we recognize these kids all the time,” Baldwin said. “So someone who maybe really excels in flag football — they may not get recognition through honor roll or didn’t make a sports team — but we’ll put them on the morning announcements.” They also regularly stage sports tournaments. “The entire school will come out and watch the championship game. We’ll have the cheerleaders come out — all their peers can see them,” Baldwin said. “The other thing is that we do a whole assembly in February. All of the afterschool programs perform, and all the kids are invited to watch.” The activities make such an impression on the children that, at any given
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time, 10 high-schoolers come back and volunteer to help with the afterschool program, Baldwin said. Among those students was Theresa Cameron. “As an eighth-grader, she started helping me in the program,” Baldwin said. “Then she came over every day after school in ninth and 10th grades. When she was in 11th grade, I ended up hiring her to help me.” Cameron eventually earned an education degree and was hired as a teacher at Wellington Landings. “It was such a cool success story to have someone from eighth grade all the way through to now,” Baldwin said. “She’s my righthand person here in the afterschool program.” Baldwin said her biggest personal satisfaction comes from her relationships with students. “Every day is a challenge, but every day is a new day and a fun day, and I just love it,” she said. “The afterschool program gives us an opportunity to see kids in a different light, outside of the structured classroom, and build those relationships that are so important in their overall success as students.”
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Grissel “Missey” Fernandez loves her job as a real estate broker with Re/Max Prestige. The opportunity to pursue a career that brings such joy and satisfaction to her life is something that she never takes for granted. “Growing up in Cuba and not having much as a child has instilled in me a strong sense of gratitude and a desire to always serve others and influence their lives in a positive way,” she said. Fernandez came to the United States with her family when she was 11. She has lived in Palm Beach County for 36 years, the last 12 in Wellington. “I moved to Wellington because of the great schools, family-oriented lifestyle, newer communities, awesome parks, and all the great restaurants, shops and weekly events,” said Fernandez, who has two grown sons. “I also get to experience polo season year after year.” Her exuberance for her profession is on full display and often rubs off on the people she’s working with. “My enthusiasm is contagious,” she said. “One of the first things my clients notice about me is my passion and energy, especially when helping them achieve their ultimate real estate goals. Half of my business comes from repeat clients and referrals.” Fernandez is also active in helping international clients move to the Wellington area. “I help them keep their home and business here in South Florida and be eligible for their visa if they need it,” Fernandez said. Fernandez believes a good part of her success comes from her decision to bring people into the process from the start. “When I first begin working with a client, I sit down with them for a free consultation to determine their needs and wants,” Fernandez said. “I educate them on current market conditions and communicate with them on a regular basis. I make sure they never feel like they are being overlooked or left out. Whether my clients are international buyers, luxury home buyers, or individual or families looking for primary or secondary homes, I cover all the bases so they can reach their real estate goals.” Working with Re/Max Prestige is an especially satisfying experience for her. “My office hires seasoned, experienced agents who are active and work as full-time agents in the field,” Fernandez said. “Our dual commercial/residential divisions create a ‘onestop shopping’ experience.”
Fernandez is cautiously optimistic about the future for buyers and sellers in Wellington’s real estate market. “I see the current real estate market holding strong, solid and steady,” she said. “I believe we will continue to see modest increases in value, but at a somewhat slower rate than in previous years.” In the end, her long-held values continue to guide Fernandez both personally and professionally, where she’s always striving to help others and make their lives more positive. Re/Max Prestige is located at 12789 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 2A, in Wellington. To reach Missey Fernandez, call (561) 339-8685 or visit www.misseyfernandez.com. wellington the magazine | november 2016
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Dr. Ellis Webster Specializes In Issues Of The Ear, Nose And Throat
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Dr. Ellis Webster of Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of South Florida goes the extra mile to make sure that each patient has the best possible outcome. Webster practices with Dr. Deborah Loney at the ENTSF office on the campus of Palms West Hospital. They treat patients who have hearing loss problems, dizziness, balance disorders, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), sinus and throat infections, and head and neck cancers. “On a daily basis, I handle patients with these conditions,” Webster said. “The most common thing would be acute, or chronic, sinusitis. Most of the patients I see have that. Sinusitis is when a patient has an infection in their sinuses, which can present with nasal congestion, pain or drainage. They could also have headaches.” Webster looks into the nose to determine if there are anatomic deformities, polyps or mucus, and often treats patients with antibiotics and/or steroids or decongestants. “After treating a patient, I would have them return to our office in four to six weeks. If I see that they still have symptoms, I would order a CT scan. If the scan shows that they have chronic infection, or polyps, I would perform sinus surgery.” Webster earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed his residency at the University of Iowa. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Practicing in South Florida since 1996, Webster joined the ENTSF team in 2006. The firm has been caring for patients since 1963. Currently, there are 42 physicians across 30 offices in South Florida. Webster was enthusiastic to join the ENTSF team. It was a relief to be part of a large, established group that could deal with the business aspects of the practice and negotiate with insurance companies. “Giving up the autonomy of having my own practice was difficult at first, but I was encouraged by the benefit of more collaboration and less competition,” he explained.
It has allowed Webster the ability to spend more time with his patients. “I am able to maintain my own care center without having to worry about the business side of things,” he said. “Now, I can devote all of my time to taking care of patients.” Webster and Loney practice together in the Loxahatchee office. “His outlook is good, he’s knowledgeable and he’s helpful to everybody,” Loney said of Webster, whom she has known professionally for more than 20 years. “It’s a pleasure working with him. We have a similar approach to treating patients.” Webster likes showing patients their CT scan because what is bothering them is right there on display. “In that way, patients become involved in the decision-making process,” he said. “I explain the benefits of the medical or surgical treatment and what I recommend.” Webster relies on his many years of experience when working with his patients. “I also describe the risks of the treatment options and whether the chance of risk is low,” he said. “They want to know that you have done this before. I’m very careful. I’ll treat them like a member of my family. That’s the calming influence.” Patients who walk into his office may have difficulty swallowing, persistent throat pain, a lump in the neck that doesn’t go away or may be suffering from hoarseness. Those could be signs of cancer. These patients may be suffering from mouth cancer, tongue cancer, laryngeal cancer, thyroid cancer or cancer of the salivary glands. “I treat all of that,” Webster said. “I certainly get a history, including exposure to risk factors, and I examine each patient. I want to make sure that they don’t have cancer. If I see something suspicious, I set them up for a biopsy. If there’s confirmation that they have cancer, I set them up for surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, or all three. We make sure we take the appropriate steps to helping each patient live a healthier life.” Webster practices out of the Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of South Florida office located at 12959 Palms West Drive, Suite 220, on the campus of Palms West Hospital. To make an appointment, call (561) 793-5077. For more info., visit www.entsf.com. wellington the magazine | november 2016
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Living Room: Clerestory windows, unusual buttress beams and an arched 28-foot ceiling lend a bit of rustic majesty to the formal living room, both in the daytime and the evening. Dining Room: High ceilings throughout the home allow for dramatic lighting fixtures, such as the one shown here in the formal dining room. Family Room: The home theater, with its hidden electronic blackout shades, is spacious enough for a crowd yet imbues a comfortable coziness. Kitchen: The chef’s kitchen offers Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, leathered marble countertops and a pantry sporting custom built-ins, pull-out drawers, baskets and a glass door etched with the word “Pantry.”
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Spacious, Modern Living In This Open Concept Aero Club Estate Home Story by Deborah Welky • Photos by Jessica Glynn
This six-bedroom, six-bath open concept home, located in Wellington’s Aero Club neighborhood, elevates the word “modern” to a whole new level. Sun-drenched living spaces with crisp, clean lines on the inside and beautifully tailored landscaping on the outside are just a few of the highlights of this well-designed property. Two intimate courtyards flank the home, together with a front courtyard complete with a fountain. A security system, a generator and a threecar garage with custom cabinetry speak to the more practical side of life, while upgrades like a home theater and a pizza oven allow the owners to kick back and relax. A mother-in-law suite and a garage suite add to the home’s usable space.
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Kitchen: A farmhouse sink in the island, a Wolf range and a huge expanse of counter space make food prep a breeze. Hallway: The distinctive hallway and art gallery is grounded in porcelain woodlook plank and parquet tile, which extends throughout all community spaces. Kitchen Island: The seating at the kitchen island provides views of the outdoors, the built-in China cabinets and, of course, the chef at work. Bathroom: Located at the end of the hallway, the powder room creates quite a focal point when the door is open, exposing a large-scale arabesque tile wall feature. Accent Table: Minimalistic decorating allows the art of the home to shine.
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One of the most popular items at Oli’s Fashion Cuisine in Wellington is its signature dish, Lobster Tacos. Co-owner and Executive Chef Dustin Parfitt said that the dish is made with fresh Maine lobster, flown in live to the restaurant. When Florida lobster is in season, that is offered, as well. Large pieces of lobster meat are cooked to perfection and sit nestled within a set of tacos filled with citrus quinoa, avocado, cilantro lime slaw and aja aioli. “They’ve gone over really well,” Parfitt said. “On Tuesday nights, we have half-priced appetizers at Oli’s, so you can come try them for half the price.” The poached Maine lobster is complimented by its accompaniments. “We’ve always done mini tacos here,” Parfitt
said. “There are four renditions of them, and they all have a different sauce and different ingredients. They’re fun.” It’s a fun and special meal that pairs well with Oli’s other taco offerings — Tuna Tacos, Skirt Steak Tacos and Blackened Chicken Tacos — all of which are happy hour items. People come in and order them all, Parfitt said, mixing and matching to get a unique blend of flavors. Oli’s offers a fashionable, modern atmosphere with something for everyone. This month marks the sixth anniversary of the popular restaurant, named in honor of the community’s namesake, C. Oliver Wellington. wellington the magazine | november 2016
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Signature Dish Eating at Oli’s is an experience, from the artwork along the walls, the chandeliers casting dancing shadows from the ceilings, the equestrian elements and the elegant bar. “This was the first restaurant of many,” Parfitt said. Parfitt’s company also operates the Grill Fashion Cuisine, the Seahorse Fashion Cuisine, White Horse Fashion Cuisine and Oli’s Oasis, their newly remodeled food truck at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Parfitt is working on a new menu for Oli’s Oasis, implementing healthy, organic foods, such as an on-the-go salads and other grab-and-go foods. “Whenever there’s a show, it’s open. If there are
people out there practicing and doing things, it’s open,” he said. Oli’s Fashion Cuisine offers an amazing brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a wide range of cuisines, from southern to Italian to traditional. There are benedicts, omelets, tapas, waffles, huevos rancheros, French toast, pancakes and more, all served up with Oli’s signature flair. “We have homemade pancakes, a great French toast, a homemade biscuit benedict with poached egg and a southern-style sausage gravy,” Parfitt said. Lunch offerings include savory treats like the Beer Cheese Soup, the taco offerings, specialty salads and flat-
breads, along with sandwiches, glutenfree seafood dishes, Linguini & Clams, Fettuccini Bolognese and more. Later, for dinner, specialties include Short Rib Pappardelle, Cast Iron Filet Mignon, the Veal Chop, Bouillabaisse, and house specialties such as Chicken Saltimbocca and Buffalo Ricotta Ravioli. After 4:30 p.m., a special four-course chef’s menu is available. The menu has grown since Parfitt first created it. Menu favorites remain, creating a sense of consistency, while special selections are offered and integrated. Italian, Latin and Asian influences can be seen in the menu. “The food makes Oli’s special,” Parfitt said. “It’s unique. We have some-
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wellington | table thing for everybody here. Our staff is amazing, really friendly and attentive. There is a cool vibe in here, with the white table cloths, the clean décor and the equestrian pictures in the back.” Photographs in the back of the restaurant are for sale, he pointed out. Granite countertops, wooden accents and chandeliers all give notes of equestrian elegance to the atmosphere at Oli’s. Craft beers, wines and specialty drinks are available at the bar, which offers happy hour specials. Oli’s is available for catering and special events, and offers takeout, as well as delivery through Delivery Dudes. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday; and opens for brunch at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, closing at 11 p.m. Oli’s Fashion Cuisine is located at 10610 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 20, in Wellington Green Square. For more info., call (561) 7922220 or visit www.olisfashioncuisine.com.
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wellington | dining guide Arrabiatas Italian Restaurant serves up traditional Italian cuisine. The restaurant is in Aberdeen Plaza at 8260 Jog Road. For more info., call (561) 336-3862 or visit www.arrabiatas.net.
ment. The restaurant is located in the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 793-9394 or visit www.jordans steakbistro.com.
At BurgerFi, gourmet quality is the name of the game. The Wellington location of this growing gourmet burger chain is at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. Call (561) 612-7853 or visit www.burgerfi.com to learn more.
Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at La Fogata, featuring a full menu for lunch and dinner, including food and drink specials. The restaurant is located in Wellington’s Town Square shopping plaza at 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 422-1641 or visit www.lafogatawellington.com.
Catania Italian Restaurant is in the Marketplace at Wycliffe at 4115 S. State Road 7. Hours are 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, staying open until 11 p.m. on weekends. On Sundays, doors open at 2 p.m. For more info., call (561) 3555900. Gabriel’s Cafe & Grille is Wellington’s oldest restaurant. Serving breakfast and lunch, Gabriel’s is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in the Wellington Plaza at the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., call (561) 793-0675. The Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 10) is open for lunch and dinner daily. It is also a popular gathering place, open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. For info., call (561) 7932110 or visit www.thegrillefashioncuisine.com. India Grill & Bar is now open in Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. serving authentic north and south Indian cuisine. For info., call (561) 249-7168. JoJo’s Raw Bar & Grill (13889 Wellington Trace in the Wellington Marketplace) features steaks, burgers, fresh fish and more, along with a bar stocked with 100 different beers. For info., call (561) 427-1997. Offering delicious cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes, Jordan’s Steak Bistro serves up delicious meals and craft cocktails in a stylish environ-
Experience the tastes of the world atop a burger at Lindburgers Restaurant in the Wellington Courtyard Shops at 13860 Wellington Trace. From Florida to the Far East, Lindburgers will take you on a trip as you bite into one of its 50 famous burgers. For info., call (561) 753-0555 or visit www.lindburgers.com. A warm and welcoming restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, Oak Bistro & Wine Bar at 11051 Southern Blvd., Suite 210, in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping plaza serves up delicious food complemented by great wine varietals. Catering and takeout are available, as are private parties and a great brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. For more info., call (561) 753-6217 or visit www.oakrpb.com. Oli’s Fashion Cuisine & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. For info., call (561) 7922220 or visit www.olisrestaurant.com. Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info. A family tradition since 1905, Strathmore Bagels & Deli is a real New York delicatessen, serving everything from smoked fish to corned beef. It is located in the Marketplace at Wycliffe at the corner of
State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road. For info., call (561) 357-0044 or visit www.strathmorebagels.com. Taste of India is located at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd. Aside from a full menu, it offers a bountiful buffet for lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch on weekends. For more info., call (561) 721-8600. Tokyo Bay Buffet, located at 165 S. State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach, raises the concept of Asian buffet dining to a whole new level with a large sushi bar and a tasty hibachi grill. For more info., call (561) 753-5566. Drop by the award-winning TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli at its new location in Wellington Green Square near Whole Foods Market 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. Tree’s Wings & Ribs is located at 603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Plaza. Eat in or take out wings, ribs, chicken and more. Visit www.treeswings andribs.com or call (561) 791-1535 for more info. Voi-La, located at 13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A8, in the Wellington Marketplace, serves high-quality food that is good for the body and soul, with a focus on Venezuelan and South American favorites. For more info., call (786) 281-1589. Located in the original Wellington Mall, The White Elephant serves up American-style cuisine with a wonderful ambiance. For more info., call (561) 4691109 or visit www.whiteelephantwellington.com. With a wide and varied menu, the Wild West Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is located at 12041 Southern Blvd. at the corner of Crestwood Blvd. For more info., call (561) 469-2333 or visit www.wildwestdiner.com.
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wellington | calendar Tuesday, Nov. 1 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Master Naturalist Dr. Ben Kolstad will speak about his recent trips to New Delhi and the unique bird population there. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 2 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold an Everglades Bird Walk on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy will address a noon luncheon of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. Murphy represents Florida’s 18th Congressional District and is currently a candidate for U.S. Senate running against U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. The event is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased by contacting Wendy Norris at (561) 881-9977 or wnorris@forumclubpb.com. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail) will host Plants with Benefits: Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs for the South Florida Home & Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. This bioregional herbal workshop will teach how to identify, grow, harvest and use plant-based medicines in South Florida. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • Catania Restaurant (4115 State Road 7) is hosting a yappy hour benefiting Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Catania will offer drink and dinner specials and live entertainment. Call (561) 402-1451 for more info. Thursday, Nov. 3 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info.
• The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). E-mail mair.armand1@gmail.com or call (561) 635-0011 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in the We Live for Love Tour on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Friday, Nov. 4 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Friday, Nov. 4 from 8 to 10 a.m. This is an easy walk of less than a mile. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • The 14th annual Feast of Little Italy presented by Arrigo Fiat of West Palm will be held Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6 at Abacoa in Jupiter, with national entertainment, authentic food, festival rides and games, free wine and cooking demonstrations. Visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com for more info. • The Hospice Heart Luncheon will take place Friday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the new downtown Hilton West Palm Beach, featuring political satirist and journalist P.J. O’Rourke with Florida CFO Jeff Atwater serving as honorary chair. Call (561) 494-6888 or visit www.hpbcf.org for more info. • Wellington Cares will host its second annual luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. This year’s keynote speaker is bestselling author Kathleen Grace. Her latest book, Prince Not So Charming; Cinderella’s Guide to Financial Independence, is a call to action that will inspire and empower you to take control of your finances. Visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com for more info. • Wellington High School will hold its Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. starting at Wellington Landings Middle School and finishing at the high school. Call (561) 795-4900 for more info. • The Wellington Art Society will hold a reception at Whole Foods Market in Wellington for featured
artist Joseph Marcou on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Whole Foods Market will provide appetizers, wine and live music. The Wellington Art Society requests a $5 per person donation to go toward its scholarship fund. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org for more info. • The Ceramic League Palm Beaches will hold an opening reception for its La Mesa dinnerware exhibition on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Artisans on the Ave (630 Lake Ave., Lake Worth) to help feed the hungry in Palm Beach County. Visit www.artisansontheave.com for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a free screening of the movie Angry Birds on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, Nov. 5 • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail) will host its Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6 with more than 80 vendors from all across the state showcasing an amazing assortment of fabulous plants and garden goods. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a car pool and walk around Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. For more info., visit www. auduboneverglades.org. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will stroll for about an hour on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 a.m. at John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth). Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 or visit www.loxfltrail.org for info. • The second annual Brady’s Heroes Celebrity Golf Classic will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Madison Green Country Club to benefit Honor Flight South Florida, the NFL Alumni Charity for Kids and the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation. The tournament starts with registration at 8 a.m. and concludes with awards and dinner at 3 p.m. Sponsorships are available. To register, visit www. bradysheroescharitablefoundation.com.
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wellington | calendar • The Charlotte Hans 2016 Softball Challenge will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wellington Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) to benefit Agent James Jordan and Deputy Carla Washington. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For info., e-mail team@chansfoundation.net or visit www.facebook.com/charlottehansfoundation. • The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • The St. David’s Episcopal Church Women will host a Fall Luncheon/Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. There will be a cash bar, fashions by Dress Barn and raffle gift baskets. Tickets are $45 per person. To buy tickets, call Linda McKeown at (561) 254-3902 or e-mail llmckeown51@comcast.net. • The Binks Forest Fall Carnival will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Binks Forest Elementary School campus (15101 Bent Creek Road, Wellington). Entry to the carnival is free, but wristbands are required to use the bounce houses and play games. Wristbands cost $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more info., visit www.binksforestpta.com/carnival. • Barnes & Noble Wellington (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6. See demonstrations that will amaze and inspire you. For info., call (561) 7921292 or visit www.facebook.com/BNWellingtonFL. • The Whitehall Society will hold a cocktail party celebrating the history and tradition of cocktails in America on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Flagler Museum (1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach). While enjoying hors d’oeuvres in the Cocoanut Grove, guests will be able to taste cocktails inspired by America’s Gilded Age. Call (561) 655-2833 or visit www.flaglermuseum.us for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Aluminum Show on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. Heavy metal takes on a new meaning in a bold, multisensory explosion that transforms visual
theater, dance and humor into an otherworldly experience. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Monday, Nov. 7 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Nov. 7, 14 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register. Tuesday, Nov. 8 • Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Visit www. pbcelections.org for more info. Thursday Nov. 10 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Casey Raines Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info. • Wellington author Stacie Ramey will celebrate the release of her new book The Homecoming at Barnes & Noble (10500 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) on Thursday Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. by throwing a homecoming dance. Guests will wear homecoming attire, elect a homecoming king, and compete in a float decorating contest. A percentage of proceeds will benefit Big Dog Ranch Rescue. For more info., call (561) 7921292 or visit www.facebook.com/BNWellingtonFL. • The Wellington High School Wind Ensemble will present “A Salute to Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington High School theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 795-4900. Friday, Nov. 11 • Wellington will honor Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11 with a parade starting at 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans Memorial. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington Community Foundation will host
“Red, White & Blue Jeans: A Nostalgic Salute to Our Veterans” on Friday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wanderers Club. For tickets, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org. • Miami City Ballet’s Giselle will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. Saturday, Nov. 12 • The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13. For more information, visit www. flgunshows.com. • The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • The Super Pup Fashion & Awards Show will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Visit www.superpupfashionshow.com for more info. • Shulamit Hadassah will present Mosaic, a blend of dance and magic performed to Jewish music selections, on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington). Donations will go toward Hadassah’s stem cell research. RSVP to Susan at (561) 656-1761 or smow@comcast.net. Sunday, Nov. 13 • The 2016 Wellington Golf Classic to benefit the Boys & Girls Club will take place Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive). The event gets underway with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Christine Galenski at cgalenski@bgcpbc.org or (561) 683-3287. Monday, Nov. 14 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Nov. 14 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.
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Tuesday, Nov. 15 • Kravis on Broadway will present The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 20. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zen Doodling for Adults on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Join in for an hour of doodling. Meditate and relax while creating works of art. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
church’s parish hall, with baked goods and refreshments for sale. For more info., call Pat at (561) 7144422 or Hala at (407) 406-4644. • The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Nighttime Friends for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Discover which animals are out at night with stories, songs and a craft featuring nocturnal friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Heart tribute concert on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Farm City Lunch will take place Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). The theme will be “Florida’s Water Future” with Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Preserving Your Family Heritage: Scanning Images for adults Wednesday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 19. Don’t let those family memories disappear. Learn how to use a high-speed scanner to preserve your photographs. Participants should bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images. Call the research services desk to schedule your own 20-minute session. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Build, imagine and create with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
Monday, Nov. 21 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grown-Ups on Monday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Express your creative side with this calming activity. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, Nov. 17 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fall Craft Fun for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Get ready for Thanksgiving with fun, fall-themed crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. with a free Neil Diamond tribute concert at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info. • The Western Business Alliance will hold its November Holiday Social on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more information, or to register, visit www.thewesterbusinessalliance.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of word-play. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Nov. 18 • Barnes & Noble Wellington (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Magical creatures have found their way into the store and are hiding. Those who participate in the hunt will be entered in a raffle to win prizes. For more info., call (561) 7921292 or visit www.facebook.com/BNWellingtonFL. • The Wellington Student Film Festival is set for Friday, Nov. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfilmfestival.com for more info. Saturday, Nov. 19 • The Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20. For more info., visit www.gemandmineralsociety.org. • St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside the
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Tuesday, Nov. 22 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Better than the Movie?” for adults on Tuesdays, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Join in a short series of book versus movie discussions by watching and talking about the classic Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Draw Me for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Draw your own life-sized self-portrait. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Friday, Nov. 25 • Suri West (13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) will host its first “Time To Give Black Friday Shopping Event” on Friday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The all-day shopping event will feature some of the best local fashions. Specialty drinks and food will be served all day. A portion of all proceeds will go to local charities. For vendor information, e-mail surirestaurant@icloud.com or call (561) 475-0484. Monday, Nov. 28 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Melissa Etheridge’s Holiday Trio on Monday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. For info., visit www.kravis.org. Tuesday, Nov. 29 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Choose to create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 30 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Do you love the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle? Then this event is for you! Learn a few more line dances to keep you moving. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Saturday, Dec. 3 • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington will present Winterfest 2016 at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring Vanilla Ice. There will be musical and dance performances by local talent, exhibitors, retail shopping, fantastic food vendors and more. For more information, or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Your Bosom Buddies II breast cancer support group met at Palms West Hospital on Oct. 13 to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The hospital provided dinner while members enjoyed the evening. Dr. Amy Aqua and other supporters presented a donation of $15,000 from the Think Pink Foundation. Shown above are Lorna Johnson, Abbe Felton, Dr. Amy Aqua, Janet Rosenthal and Tee Franzoso.
Homecoming At Palm Beach Central — Palm Beach Central High School crowned its homecoming king and queen on Friday Sept. 30. The homecoming court circled the football field in fancy cars before the king and queen were crowned at halftime during the football game. Shown above is Principal Darren Edgecomb with Homecoming King Jeremy Stein, Homecoming Queen Yasmine Lebrun and teacher Ailyn Barrios.
Poets In Autumn Tour — Kingdom Promotions presented the Poets in Autumn Tour on Oct. 2 at Wellington High School. Power & Authority Evangelical Ministry WPB hosted the event. The show featured a Christian spoken word and poetry production. Shown above are Poets in Autumn stars Chris Webb, Preston Perry, Ezekiel Azonwu, Jackie Hill-Perry and Janette...Ikz.
Sock Hop At St. Rita Catholic Church — Council 8419 of the Knights of Columbus held a sock hop at the St. Rita Catholic Parish Center on Saturday, Oct. 15. Vintage cars were displayed outside, and many people dug out clothing from the 1950s and 1960s to dance the night away. Shown above is the sock hop committee enjoying the event.
Home Show At The Wellington Amphitheater — The Wellington Home Show, produced by MainMeet Events, took place Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Wellington Amphitheater with food from the Wellington Hospitality Group, celebrity radio appearances, Big Dog Ranch Rescue and vendors for a variety of home needs, from security to windows, decorating and more.
(Above left) Susan and Jim Johnson enjoy chairs from Sailfish Furnishing Custom Wood Decor & Furniture. (Above right) Cynthia Heathcoe of Contemporary Living Make Your Room Happen with home show organizers Marcy Bader and Stacy Pesacov.
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