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The Argentine cuisine can best be described as an international blend of all the flavors of Europe’s best, taken to the next level... Argentine style. For example, what they do with beef is incredibly delicious. While Italy is known for its pasta, France for savory sauces and Spain for paella, Argentina’s claim to fame is the asado, the Argentine barbecue, with such unique and delicious flavors! While Patagonia, the second part of the restaurant’s name, makes reference to the freshest fish and seafood found in that part of Argentina, the steak and sausage are prepared to perfection. The zest and pride of Argentine life, culture and dance transcends into the food. In other words, Argentina is the birthplace of the tango, and the spice in that dance has made its way into the cuisine. Being that it was our first experience, we relied upon the excellent staff to help guide us in the selection process. We started our experience with the delicious pickled eggplant ($3.90), followed by grilled

provolone with tomato and ham ($10.90), seasoned to perfection and very tasty. The Traditional Argentinian Grill for Two ($47.99) includes short ribs, flank steak, chicken breast, sweetbreads, blood sausage, Argentine sausage and chitterlinds. The unique taste comes from the charcoal, so this dish is without a doubt the best way to appreciate what Argentina is all about! Other menu selections include the international cuisine. Pasta from Italy; fajitas, enchiladas and chimichanga from Mexico; as well as American favorites, so there is something for everyone. Asador Patagonia is owned and operated by Juan and Natalia Ayala and Osvaldo and Viviana Oneca, from Argentina. In addition to the restaurant, they offer their authentic dishes to cater weddings, birthdays, baby showers, private meetings and special events. For more information, call (561) 651-9477 and tell them that Joe and Sunshine, the Phantom Diners, highly recommended this unique Argentine experience!

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Palm Beach Polo and Country Club: Incredibly charming architecture in this custom built 3 bedroom/4 bathroom pool home overlooking the golf course and views of the Big Blue Cypress preserve. 2-car + golf cart garage. $1,695,000.

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Palm Beach Polo and Country Club Lot 17: Bayhill model. 4 bedroom, 4 bath pool home. Light and bright, open floor plan. Impact glass, fully-fenced backyard. South view over water and golf. 2-car + golf cart garage. $1,219,990

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Palm Beach Polo and Country Club. 3-bedroom/2.5 bath + den. Immaculate and move-in ready. Covered/screened patio. Private,tropical pool area. 2-car garage. New roof. $595,000.

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Grand Prix Village: The gor geous two-story barn includes 16stalls, four wash/groom stalls, two tack rooms, laundry room with commercial grade Miele equipment, a feed room, fly spray system, and half bath. The second story holds a modern and sleek owners’ lounge with two sets of French doors that open to balconies. Offered at $23,000,000

Grand Prix Village: Ther e’s a 16-stall barn that includes a halfbathroom, 2 tack rooms, 2 feed rooms, and 6 wash stalls. There’s a 1-bedroom grooms’ apartment on the second floor of the building that includes a full bath, kitchen, and den. Connected to the barn is a full owners’ home including 3 bedrooms, an office, and 4.5 bathrooms with vaulted ceilings and a gourmet kitchen. Offered at $13,950,000

Grand Prix Village: Ther e’s a gorgeous brand new 18 stall barn with two tack rooms, feed room, and lots of storage. There is a oversized 2-car garage, and a lovely one bedroom owners’ lounge with an office, kitchen and living room. The property has a grass Grand Prix field and an all-weather ring already in place. Offered at $12,750,000

Grand Prix Village: Br and new constr uction 20-stall barn with 4 wash stalls, 2 tack rooms, a laundry room, and a feed room on 4 acres. The owners’ lounge has a fireplace, kitchen with great room for entertaining and a wonderful view of the 220’ x 120’ competition ring. Offered at $11,900,000

Grand Prix Village: Last chance to pur chase land in the second phase of Grand Prix Village, located just a short hack from WEF. Fresh water, sewer, and electric have all been completed and brought to the property line. There will be dedicated bridle and golf cart paths connecting to the show grounds, and the Village of Wellington bridle paths. Offered at $5,420,250

Grand Prix Village: Newly constr ucted 20-stall equestrian facility with spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom owner’s quarters upstairs and amazing kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Downstairs viewing room opens to the riding arena. Full bathroom and office with plenty of storage, 4 wash stalls, laundry, tack and feed rooms. Offered at $12,000,000

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Across from Horse Show: Br and new home with 20-stall sport horse facility adjacent to Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. 4.5acre farm boasts solar tunnel lighting, solar panel power, bamboo Rower & Rub Stalls. There is a 1/4 mile track, oversized paddocks and huge all weather footing ring. Offered at $12,750,000

Saddle Trail: The main r esidence has thr ee bedr ooms, thr ee bathrooms, and a great pool. The brand new 30-stall center aisle barn is complemented by a large sub-irrigated (Riso system) ring with Martin Collins CLOPF footing, a new Grand Prix jumping field and a six-horse covered walker. Offered at $8,000,000

Saddle Trail: Newly constr ucted 30 stall equestr ian facility with 5bedroom, 3.5 bath pool home on 6.2 acres in Saddle Trail. This superbly designed professional farm is complete with a new Olympic all weather sub-irrigated ring, grass jump field and 6 horse Kraft covered walker. Offered at $7,250,000

Saddle Trail: Gor geous 4-acre farm a very short hack to the WEF show grounds. This property includes a two-story main house, a total of 17 stalls between a 6-stall barn and 11-stall barn, a 220’ x 200’ GGT ring, 11 paddocks, lounging ring and separate driveways for the barns and house. Offered at $5,999,000

Palm Beach Point: Best location in the pr ominent gated far m community of Palm Beach Point. This 5.35-acre farm is set on a quiet street just a short hack, through Grand Prix Village, away from the WEF show grounds. It is a turnkey property with an ideal location offering a 4 bedroom 3 bath house, 14 stall show barn, large riding ring and ample turnout. Offered at $4,795,000

Grand Prix Village: Tent stalls can be added to this 4.4 acr e lot while you build your custom equestrian facility. The Village of Wellington allows twice (8 stalls) the normal number of stalls per acre in this community. City water, sewer, and electric are all already in place. Dedicated bridle paths and golf cart paths connect the property to the WEF showgrounds. Offered at $4,750,000

Loxahatchee Groves: 17.34 acr es with a fully ir r igated polo field and sand tract just north of southern blvd.. The hunter jumps look great on the grass polo field. Round pen, plenty of paddocks and places to hack the horses. Trails are across the street and designated for horses. Total of 48 stalls. 20 stalls in the main barn and 28 in the tent stalls. Offered at $3,654,000

Palm Beach Polo ∙ Windsor Way: This beautifully r emodeled 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features an open floor plan, new wood and tile floors throughout and a granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Complete with a 2 car garage, private pool and exceptional water and golf course views. Offered at $698,000

Travis Laas, DVM • Engel & Völkers Wellington Licensee of Engel & Völkers Florida Residential, LLC 13501 South Shore Blvd • Suite 103 • Wellington • FL 33414 Mobile +1-561-906-7007 Travis.Laas@evusa.com ©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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This Month’s Events at G&A: Please join Greenstein & Associates, LLP for our

“Open House” Thursday, April 14th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at our West Palm Beach Oﬃce Enjoy Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Located at: 1655 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 800 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 RSVP to Diane at 561-222-2222 Or email djubin@greenstein-law.com Richard Lubliner is a board member of Clinics Can Help. Rich was featured in the Sun Sentinel, and interviewed by Channel 5 news for helping to give away 300 cribs to needy families in Palm Beach County. Richard Lubliner was featured in an article in the February 10, 2016, edition of the Daily Business Review. Rich was successful in safeguarding approximately $500k in HOA funds. Blanca was inducted to the Board of Directors for the Wellington Chamber of Commerce on March 16th. This is her 6th year of service to the community.

Blanca Greenstein Founding Partner of the Firm • 21 Years of Litigation Experience in the Financial Services Arena including commercial litigation, real estate, and equine issues. • Breaking down business problems and ﬁnding solutions in the most cost-eﬀective manner • Residing in Wellington for last 14 years • Chairwoman of Small Business Committee, Wellington Chamber of Commerce for 2 years, Member for 5 years and also serves on the Board of Directors and actively involved in the Wellington Community.

Richard Lubliner Chairman of the Litigation Department • In 2015, Rich handled dozens of matters involving the buying and selling of horses. • Experienced in the representation of Olympic athletes & polo players • Former attorney in the New York office of prominent international law firm. • Published author • Serves on the Board of Directors for a non-profit charity that provides medical equipment and supplies to the needy

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Features

NEXT GENERATION OF RIDERS COMPETING IN WELLINGTON This month, Wellington The Magazine puts the spotlight on the next generation of equestrian athletes, many of whom can be found right here in Wellington. Among these profiled up-and-comers are Matt Coppola, Charlie Jacobs Jr., Nicole Bellissimo, Spencer Smith, Katrina Sadis and Bobby Kraut.

WHAT ARE THEY WEARING? A LOOK AT YOUNG RIDER STYLE

MARYSUE JACOBS ENJOYS HELPING CHILDREN AND HORSES

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When Sami Senft first started riding, she was a 4-year-old who fell off of her pony nearly as often as she stayed on. Today, more than 20 years later, Senft has not only come a long way from flopping around on ponies, she is dressed in the latest equestrian styles, such as Equine Couture and TuffRider, and making a name for herself in the show ring as a rising young professional. By Emily Riden Marysue Jacobs has been a fixture in Wellington for more than 20 years. With her love of animals and children, she is forging a path for success and positivity in the local community. Most recently, Jacobs has shown her support for Wellington through her work with actor Quinton Aaron and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. By Kendall Bierer

GAY POLO ATTRACTS GLOBAL AUDIENCE TO WELLINGTON By moving the annual International Gay Polo Tournament to the International Polo Club Palm Beach, founder Chip McKenney expanded Wellington’s global reach beyond the polo mecca of Argentina. As the popularity of the event-packed Gay Polo Week grew, word spread to regions of the world not normally associated with polo. By Jamie Saults

WELLINGTON EDUCATION: DISCOVERY KEY’S JULIA JANCZYK Our Wellington Education series continues this month with a profile of Discovery Key Elementary School’s Julia Janczyk. For Janczyk, almost 20 years into a career of doing what she loves, it still never gets old observing her favorite thing about education: seeing life and learning through her students’ eyes. By Chris Felker

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WELLINGTON SOCIAL SCENE Great Futures Polo Day Raises Money For Local Boys & Girls Club IPC Gala Benefits Grandma’s Place And St. David’s Episcopal Church The Challenge Of The Americas Supports Breast Cancer Research Wellington Chamber Hosts Inaugural ColorFest 5K At Village Park Charlotte Ostrov Wows Judges To Win 2016 Wellington Idol Title White White West Party At IPC A Benefit For Horses Healing Hearts

WELLINGTON HOME

WELLINGTON TABLE

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Wellington Home this month visits a Breakers West residence with a unique design that gives it a one-of-a-kind personality. Distinctly Florida-friendly features include hurricane shutters and a generator, sub-tropical landscaping and a two-car garage with additional space for a golf cart — and, of course, a sparkling blue pool. By Deborah Welky Wellington Table continues our new Signature Dish series this month with a visit to Giuseppe’s Italian Ristorante, which has been bringing authentic, homemade Italian cooking to Wellington since 2007. The restaurant features Zuppa Di Pesce as its signature dish. By Julie Unger

WELLINGTON EDUCATION WELLINGTON HEALTH WELLINGTON REAL ESTATE WELLINGTON DINING GUIDE WELLINGTON CALENDAR AROUND WELLINGTON ON THE COVER Polo player Matt Coppola, profiled this month, in action during the 2016 Ylvisaker Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. PHOTO BY DAVID LOMINSKA/POLOGRAPHICS.COM

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volume 13, number 4 april 2016

executive editor

Joshua I. Manning

publisher

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The Next Generation Of Young Equestrian Riders

The love of equestrian sports is heating up with young people all across the nation, and Wellington is home to many who have made it their passion. This month, we feature several up-and-coming young equestrian riders across multiple disciplines. Some of their names may be familiar, as many are following in the footsteps of their equestrian parents. Matt Coppola, the next generation in one of Wellington’s well-known polo families, is featured on this month’s cover. This 21-year-old future star is holding his own against some of the top players in the world at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Bobby Kraut, son of Olympian Laura Kraut, is making a name for himself based on his own accomplishments and doing a great job turning heads in the junior jumpers with his newest mount, Carmen. Many riders dream of making it onto a U.S. team and representing their country, but for Charlie Jacobs Jr., that dream became a reality when he was part of the U.S. gold medal Children’s Nations Cup team at just 14 years old. Spencer Smith is not settling on attaining the 2014 USEF Hunter Seat Medal and becoming a member of the impressive Young Rider team that took home gold at the 2015 Nations Cup, but he continues to pursue new ventures in 2016. Nicole Bellissimo, listed as one of the top 35 riders in the Under 25 jumper division of the United States Equestrian Federation, explained that it is about dedication, passion and a great support system when we sat down with the young rider. Meanwhile, teen rider Katrina Sadis recently moved to Wellington to pursue her dreams of success in the sport of dressage. Included in this issue is our Young Rider Style fashion feature spotlighting Sami Senft, who has not only come a long way in her riding technique, but she is dressed in the latest equestrian styles and making a name for herself in the show ring as a rising young professional. Kicking off April is the return of the annual International Gay Polo Week, now in its seventh year and attracting a global audience to Wellington. By moving the tournament to the International Polo Club Palm Beach, founder Chip McKenney expanded the event, bringing a more diverse polo crowd to the community, as he explains in this month’s issue. Also featured is Marysue Jacobs, a fixture in Wellington for more than 20 years. With her love of animals and children, she is forging a path for success and positivity, most recently through her work with actor Quinton Aaron and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. This month, our Wellington Education series profiles Julia Janczyk, who never tires of teaching the next generation. Wellington Home visits a uniquely designed Breakers West residence that boasts a one-of-a-kind personality, and we check in with Dr. Kathleen Spillane of the Palms West Veterinary Hospital, who is on hand to treat animals around the clock. Wellington Table brings us a on a tour of Italy as we order up Zuppa Di Pesce at Giuseppe’s Italian Ristorante, while Wellington Real Estate profiles Francis Hoet, who explained how her equestrian background gives her an edge on the market. As Wellington The Magazine wraps up this special Young Equestrian Riders issue, we learned about the recent election wins for Councilman Michael Drahos and Mayor Anne Gerwig, and congratulate them both. We also would like to take a moment to thank Mayor Bob Margolis for his years of service to Wellington. Best wishes to everyone in their new endeavors.

Dawn Rivera Dawn Rivera, Publisher

Celebrating Wellington’s Young Equestrian Riders

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Great Futures Polo Day Raises Money For Local Boys & Girls Club

(Left) John Walsh, Jaene Miranda and Nacho Figueras. (Right) Jaene Miranda, Kristen Kearney, Julie Kime, Reed Kellner, Neil Hirsch, Kenda Peterson, Ron Herman, Todd Barron and Robyn Mishkin.

Great Futures Polo Day to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington took place Sunday, March 13, starting with a celebrity polo match at the Grand Champions Polo Club with honorary chairs Nacho Figueras and John Walsh, followed by brunch at the International Polo Club Palm Beach with co-chairs Marc and Melissa Ganzi and Ray and Terrie Mooney.

(Left to right) Sponsor Neil Hirsch with Juan Olivera, Martin Pepa, Juan Bollini and Joe DiMenna of the Equuleus team, the eventual winners; Boys & Girls Club member Juan Ariza with Kenda Peterson, director of the Wellington Club; Joe DiMenna, Melissa Ganzi, Riley Ganzi and Martin Pepa; Brandon Phillips with Debra and Todd Barron; and Boys & Girls Club kids with Jaene Miranda, John Walsh, Neil Hirsch, Nacho Figueras and Melissa Ganzi.

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IPC Gala Benefits Grandma’s Place And St. David’s Episcopal Church

(Left) Father Steven and Erin Thomas; Zoe Bailey; Jory, Bradley, Lucy and Brett Everhardt; and Candy Thomas. (Right) Diana Firestone, Tal and Carolyn Tribble, Bert Firestone and Kathy Moore.

An Evening of Great Expectations benefiting Grandma’s Place and St. David-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church outreach programs was held Friday, March 11 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. There were silent and live auctions. A DJ from Parisi Events kept the music coming as guests danced the night away.

(Left to right) Jim Verocchi, Carol Chapuis, Dr. Jeffrey and Charlene Bishop, and Andrea Enterlein; Jill Elisofom and Michele Poole; Rohan and Yvonne Wolliston; Grandma’s Place Treasurer Michele Poole, auctioneer Neil Saffer, WPBF Channel 25 News Anchor Tiffany Kenney and Grandma’s Place Executive Director Roxanne Jacobs; Irene Oknewski makes a silent auction bid; and Sue and Mike Riddle.

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World-class dressage and show jumping riders took the field Friday, March 11 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach for the 2016 Challenge of the Americas, an annual event that raises money to support breast cancer research. Show jumpers displayed their speed and athleticism in a gambler’s choice competition before the spotlight shifted to Grand Prix dressage quadrille teams, who performed their intricate musical routines after months of preparation. The competition came down to the wire, and at the end of the evening, Team Back on Track’s Star Wars-themed quadrille earned them the top marks. Since its inception in 2002, the event has raised more than $3 million for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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Wellington Chamber Hosts Inaugural ColorFest 5K At Village Park The Wellington Chamber of Commerce celebrated 20 years of serving the community with its first ColorFest 5K on Sunday, Feb. 28 at Village Park on Pierson Road. Hundreds of runners, joggers and walkers had a great time while getting a bit messy thanks to colored cornstarch powder thrown at the participants. The event was sponsored by Premier Family Health & Wellness. Full results are available at www.accuchiptiming.com.

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The annual Wellington Idol competition returned to the Wellington Amphitheater on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5, where young contestants sang their hearts out for the judges and the crowd. Winner Charlotte Ostrov was named Wellington Idol 2016, while Talia Pamatat and Eligh George took the runner-up positions.

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In the tightly knit Wellington polo community, it is almost impossible not to cross paths with the Coppola family. For two generations, the Coppolas have been a mainstay in the equestrian world. The Tackeria, the tack shop the family founded in 1975, has been a hallmark of Wellington’s equestrian community ever since. The family’s stamp on the polo world began with Tony Coppola, a former polo player and an internationally known high-goal tournament announcer. Today, his son Matt Coppola is recognized as an up-and-coming talent on the high-goal polo scene. This season, the 21-year-old held his own against the top players in the world during the 20-goal Ylvisaker Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. He played with a new team, 5 Star Builders/Horseware/Tackeria, two months

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after returning from the ride of his life: playing 18-goal polo on the All Pro Polo League in Argentina, an opportunity few Americans have had. The experience of competing with the world’s top 25-and-under players was special, said Coppola, who is rated at 4 goals. “We haven’t seen this in the United States,” said Coppola, underscoring his excitement that the next edition of the All Pro Polo League will take place here in Wellington. “I would love to be a part of it and help Americans get into that

kind of polo. It’s a different style of play. It’s hit-and-run, and it’s fast. You have to be aggressive. There’s a difference between playing on a team with a sponsor and playing on a team with four young professionals. It’s lot quicker, and you have to think faster and play a lot tougher.” As he has done for the past several years, Coppola spent the last two months of 2015 in the polo hotspot of Argentina, learning from the best players and coaches in the world. Competing during that time on the All Pro Polo League was an important part of developing his skills, he said, particularly because it gets young players in the mindset of “open polo,” the classic, flowing way that the game was traditionally played.

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saker Cup. Jesse Coppola, his mother, added a touch of pink to the jerseys because his favorite color is pink. A roughand-tumble polo player in pink? Yes — from sweaters to T-shirts to just about anything. Perhaps it says something about Matt Coppola’s self-confidence. When he was 16, Coppola played four out of six games in the U.S. Open Polo Championship, the most prestigious tournament in the country, as a substitute for Victor Vargas of the Lechuza Caracas team. The talented young player continued to improve from there until, at age 18, Coppola knew that he wanted to make polo his full-time career and eventually join the rare fraternity of 10-goal players. “Everybody wants to make that happen, and that’s my goal,” Coppola said. “I want to be [rated at] 10 goals. Something just clicked, and I started to really enjoy polo and being around horses. It’s something that I can’t go a day without now. There’s a lot that goes into it. You have put your time in.”

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ily touch. “All the mares we’ve been breeding are ones my dad used to play,” said the younger Coppola. “I played them as well, and I think it’s really cool for my dad. We have a new generation of horses from the ones that he used to play, and I’m riding the babies now.” And so, the Coppola family tradition continues.

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Charlie Jacobs Jr. Looks Ahead To A Bright Future By Rebecca Walton

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Charlie Jacobs Jr. with his father, Charlie Jacobs Sr., at Spruce Meadows. PHOTO COURTESY THE JACOBS FAMILY

Many riders dream of making it onto a U.S. team and representing their country, but only a few can say that they had the opportunity when they were just 14 years old. In 2015, Charlie Jacobs Jr. was a part of the gold medal Children’s Nations Cup team for the United States at the Winter Equestrian Festival here in Wellington. With a taste of national success in the show jumping ring, the young rider has new drive and dedication for a sport that is close to his family’s heart. “Having a Nations Cup for the children’s riders is really special because you get a feel for what it is like when you do a legitimate Nations Cup,” Charlie Jr. said. “You learn the technique and the strategy. It’s different than riding in any other kind of class because there is more pressure on you to do well so that you don’t put added pressure on your teammates.”

U.S. Show Jumping Young Rider Chef d’Equipe DiAnn Langer agrees that the Children’s National Cup class is important. “The younger that we start with developing riders on these younger teams to get the experience and get that exposure is the only way to get them oriented in what it’s like to come together as a team,” Langer said. Charlie Jr. has been riding for as long as he can remember, growing up in a well-known equestrian family. His father, Charlie Jacobs of Deeridge Farms, has represented the United States Show

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Jumping Team in Nations Cup events in Sweden and Argentina, so the team spirit has been passed on to the next generation. Charlie Jr.’s grandfather competed

at the National Horse Show and made sure to pass on his love of horses to all of his children and grandchildren. Katie, Charlie Jr.’s twin sister, competes in the Children’s Jumpers and Junior

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Hunters, while his younger brother Will has taken up polo. With aunts, uncles and cousins all involved with the sport, it is easy to see that Charlie Jr.’s dedication to the sport also comes with family support and camaraderie. Earlier this year, the family opened up their home for the inaugural Wellington Masters. With two new horses in his arsenal and valuable experience at prestigious venues such as Spruce Meadows, Lake Placid and Old Salem, Charlie Jr. is ready to continue progressing in his career. He has been showing at the 1.30m level. “The technicality of the course gets more difficult, and you need to be more focused,” he said about moving up a division. “For me, the height of the jumps doesn’t worry me, but I always want to make sure that my horse has a perfect distance.” With his success continuing in the ring, Charlie Jr. has made big goals for

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Charlie Jacobs Jr. wins team gold at the 2015 Children’s Nations Cup with the U.S. squad. PHOTO BY SHANNON BOWER

the ranks, he is glad to offer advice. “Even though you really want to rush it and do it now, don’t. That was one of my biggest mistakes going from the children’s to the juniors,” he said. “I rushed it and had to go back down to the children’s. Take your time and focus on what you’re good at!”

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Being a successful show-jumping equestrian is not an easy feat. Neither is being a student at Harvard University. Nicole Bellissimo is excelling as a student and as a rider through her dedication, passion and drive. She is now listed as one of the top 35 riders Under 25 jumper division of the United States Equestrian Federation. “It has been a very good year,” the 22-year-old Wellington resident said. The Under 25 Ranking, Nicole explained, is helping to develop younger riders in the sport. “It really gives us a base to try to develop and compete more against our peers,” she said. In equestrian sports, males and females compete together, and riders of all ages compete against one another as well. “You can be 18 competing against someone who is 70,” she said. “I think it’s nice when it is a little bit separated sometimes, so we can come into our own, but it’s also nice to get the experience of competing against Olympians.” Nicole’s current mount, Harley David, is beginning his seventh year; she has had him for two years. “It has been

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horse and rider, Nicole said. Nicole is splitting her time between studying history at Harvard and competing, which would not be possible without her extensive support system. “It’s a very incredible thing that I’m

able to do both, that my parents are supporting me to do that, and I have a really good team of people taking care of my horses, so I know that I can just fly in from school and not have to worry about that,” she said. “When I’m at

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school, I can just focus on school.” All those involved — from the people taking care of the horses, her trainer and barn manager, as well as her family — provide the assistance that has helped Nicole become successful.

She spends half of her week at school and the other half with her horses. She is mindful of staying fit when she isn’t studying, often playing recreational basketball with a group of young riders. One of the great things about being an equestrian is that it is a family affair. Her sister Paige and mother Katherine are also riders, and her father, Mark Bellissimo is the CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions and the managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners, owners of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Nicole began riding at age 2, attending camp with Paige, who was 4 at the time. “We got hooked on it from there,” Nicole said. “We got started at a summer camp in New Hampshire.” Soon after, they were taking lessons, and their mother would drive the girls to and from their lessons on an 80-minute round trip. “We really got serious about it when we moved here to Florida,” Nicole said. The family was already traveling fre-

quently to compete when the decision was made to move the family of six — the girls have two brothers, Michael and Matthew — to Florida to live fulltime. “My father saw a project he could do and got really into it, and that’s how we are where we are today,” Nicole said. “It was really great. It makes it easier having him involved and being there.” Her family’s deep involvement in the equestrian lifestyle has been a great source of support for Nicole as she rises through the ranks. “It’s an unbelievable life, but you’re traveling a ton and you need that great support team to have that family feeling, and that’s the biggest part of it,” she said. In 2014, with mount VDL Bellefleur, Nicole won the $25,000 Artisan Farms Young Rider Grand Prix semifinal during the Winter Equestrian Festival. In 2015, she won the $25,000 Under 25 Grand Prix at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show with Harley David. For 2016, Nicole has set her sight on competing in the main Grand Prix at the

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Spencer Smith Pursuing New Ventures In 2016 By Jenna Sudol

From attaining the 2014 USEF Hunter Seat Medal to being a member of the impressive Young Rider team that took home gold at the 2015 Nations Cup, up-and-coming competitor Spencer Smith continues to show in Wellington while keeping his options open as he contemplates his future in the sport horse industry. Most recently, Smith has played a more active role in the training process of young horses at his parents’ Ashland Farms. He has found that although frustrating at times, making a breakthrough with a young horse has proven quite rewarding. “I have a couple of younger ones and green prospects I’m working with now that just came in this summer,” he said. “We’ll see how they progress. It’s fun to see them learn and develop.” Working with young horses certainly requires a different mindset and riding style than some of the seasoned veteran

mounts that Smith has been fortunate enough to compete with. “Luckily, I’ve ridden under a lot of great riders, and I think that has influenced my training style,” he said regarding his training approaches and mentality. “My dad (Ken Smith of Ashland Farm) still helps me a great deal. He knows so much about working with young horses. He has been doing it for so long. I think, for the horses, it’s really important that every ride is confident and leaves them feeling like a superstar.” In addition to becoming more in-

(Top left and right) Spencer Smith rides IV Ever. PHOTOS BY ANDREA ROBBINS

(Bottom right) Spencer Smith claims the 2014 USEF Medal Finals. PHOTO BY EMILY RIDEN

volved in training horses, Smith has just recently begun coaching New Zealand equestrian Claudia Hay in the Winter Equestrian Festival’s schooling ring. When asked whether he could see himself coaching as a career down the road, he responded, “In place of riding at the top of the sport? No. But I would love to do it while pursuing my own career. It’s an important part of the industry, and it’s something that I enjoy. I’m lucky enough to have had some great riders and trainers help me along the way, so I look to do the same thing in the future.” Long term, Smith is adamant about reaching the highest level of the sport. “I want everything,” he said. “I would love to be in the Olympics one day and compete for all the championships and medals, as well as some big Grand Prix events.” wellington the magazine | april 2016

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Bobby Kraut aboard Carmen. PHOTO BY SPORTFOT

Young Gun Bobby Kraut Focuses On Creating His Own Path To Success By Rebecca Walton

When your mother is an Olympian, it can be hard to be recognized for your own skills, but that is the goal for Bobby Kraut, son of Laura Kraut. Trying to make a name for himself based on his own accomplishments, Bobby has been turning heads in the junior jumpers with his newest mount, Carmen. “I didn’t really start moving up too much until last year when I got my new mare, Carmen,” he explained. “She’s very talented. She’s got a really nice jump, and she’s quite fast, so I think she will be one to win the speed with later this year.” At 16 years old, and with college looming in the forefront, Bobby is trying to accomplish as much as possible in his last few junior years. He will not

be short on experience, though, traveling the globe with his mother and competing in Europe at world-class competitions like Hickstead, Chantilly, Mannheim and Megeve. “I have been very lucky to compete over in Europe with my mom,” he said. “It’s a very different sport over there. I’ve learned a lot about the sport and the roots of the sport. I think that really helps. They focus on developing a

relationship with the horse a lot more over there.” When he is in the United States, Bobby trains with his mother, as well as Geoff Teall, and is continuing to build his partnership with Carmen. “Geoff helps me develop my position and focus on the fundamentals of riding, and my mom works with me a lot on the jumping,” he explained. “I try to find a balance between the two, which is actually more work than people would think, finding a balance between getting back to the basics and jumping.” Just because your mother is one of the top U.S. riders does not mean you will have an easy time in the ring. “If I am bad, she definitely tells me,” Bobby

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laughed. “I always know what I am getting; it’s never sugar-coated, but that’s a good thing. I always know if she says I did a good job, then I really did a good job.” In a sport that can often be thought of as the great equalizer, in which you can win a class one day and have 16 faults the next, Bobby wants to be known for more than just his last name, despite the added pressure that he might feel. “I try not to let it affect me,” he said. “I am on an even playing field just like everyone else. I show up and do my best. I want to move up, start jumping some bigger classes and get recognized as a competitor. I want people to look at me for my accomplishments in the ring and not just my name.” With top finishes already in the books in 2016, Bobby Kraut is showcasing his skills in the ring and proving to his rivals that he will be fierce competitor, making his own name for himself along the way.

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Katrina Sadis rides Zepelim in Wellington. PHOTO BY ANNAN HEPNER

Rising Dressage Star Katrina Sadis Gains Knowledge And Experience In Wellington By Annan Hepner

At just 17 years old, Katrina Sadis is pursuing her dreams of success in the sport of dressage with tenacity and maturity beyond her years. The talented athlete has previously spent the winter in Wellington for the community’s competitive opportunities. This year, she made the leap to move here full time, on her own, as a working student for Marcus Fyffe Dressage. Sadis, a Michigan native, grew up galloping her Quarter Horse through pastures and riding in her local 4-H program. She stumbled upon dressage when she was 10 and was immediately hooked. “I think the relationship you have with your horse really made dressage stand out for me,” she said. “I have always loved the beauty of the sport and the amount of dedication you must have to be successful. The training never really stops. You can always keep improving.”

Katrina Sadis and Zepelim at a horse inspection during the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. PHOTO BY ILANA CRAMER

She soon became involved in Lendon Gray’s youth dressage programs. For two seasons, she participated in the Winter Intensive Training Program, a boot camp for young dressage riders held in Wellington. Sadis had the opportunity to lease Poldy, a pony, through the Dressage4Kids program, and the pair developed a remarkable partnership in the FEI Pony division, culminating in a national championship in 2014. After graduating from the Pony division, Sadis made a smooth step up wellington wellingtonthe themagazine magazine||april april2016 2016 51 51

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to the Junior division. She purchased Zepelim, a Lusitano gelding, with the help of her trainer Nicholas Fyffe, an international Grand Prix rider who competes for Australia. The pair competed at the 2015 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in Kentucky. “She has nerves of steel in competition, yet she marries that with such an empathy in her riding,” Fyffe said of Sadis. “It’s a really rare combination to see, and it will be very exciting to see what she does in the future.” Sadis chose Marcus Fyffe Dressage, operated by Fyffe and his partner, Canadian Olympian David Marcus, as the ideal place to expand her dressage expertise through hands-on experience and intensive learning. Both Marcus and Fyffe work hard to provide the highest level of care for horses and clients. Though they were initially concerned about her young age, the duo decided that Sadis’ dedication and drive to work hard would make her a valuable asset to their team. “We wanted to support her because she is very talented, and she has really become an important part of our team,” Marcus said. “I am impressed by the amount of maturity that she has in her understanding of the sport.”

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Sadis begins her day at 6 a.m., and she drives her two roommates, who are participating in Gray’s program, to their barn before arriving at Stillpoint Farm, the year-round base of Marcus Fyffe Dressage. After feeding the horses and mucking out stalls, she begins grooming them and tacking up. Sadis has daily riding lessons, and when she leaves the barn, she has to complete her homework for her online high school. Though her schedule is packed, she is thrilled with the opportunity to watch Grand Prix riders every day and learn about care for international-quality horses. She attributes her positive experience as a working student to the entire Marcus Fyffe Dressage team. “Being a working student is hard work, but everyone is very supportive and the barn has a really great energy,” Sadis said. Sadis has been competing Zepelim in the international Young Rider division at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival this season and hopes to represent the United States as an Under 25 Grand Prix rider next year. “She has everything it takes to rise to the occasion and be a top international rider,” Marcus said. “She is placing herself strategically where she can thrive in Wellington.”

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Story and Photos by Emily Riden

When Sami Senft first started riding in Wellington with trainer Alan Korotkin of Castlewood Farm, she was a 4-year-old who Senft jokes fell off of her pony nearly as often as she stayed on. “Alan will tell you to this day, I was the loosest child he has ever seen,” Senft smiled. “He kept saying, ‘Is she ever going to get tight? Is she ever going to stop flopping around on top of the pony?’” Today, more than 20 years later, Senft has not only come a long way from flopping around on ponies, she is dressed in the latest equestrian styles and making a name for herself in the show ring

as a rising young professional. With Korotkin’s tutelage and guidance, Senft has ridden to great success, including team gold and individual silver at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, among numerous other accomplishments. As a professional, Senft rides for Castlewood Farm, as well as running her own S&S Farm and competing her

8-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding, Azzaro Z. “I’m so lucky. It’s my dream to have a barn in my backyard, and Alan has made this even more possible by giving me horses, entrusting me with his horses and believing in me,” Senft said. “I’ve worked my entire life for this. It’s kind of surreal that it’s happening. I’m extremely appreciative to Alan and to my parents, as well as to my grandpa.” When it comes to clothes, Senft, like most young up-and-coming riders, needs durable breeches and shirts, suitable for riding numerous horses a day, that simultaneously look good for the show ring and don’t break the bank with their price tag. “I am not the type of person who goes out and buys $300, $400, $900 breeches. I can’t afford it; I show almost every weekend,” Senft said. “And for me, it’s not like I show up perfectly clean, get on my horse, show and go home. I show up; I ride six or seven horses on top of showing. I’m helping tack horses up; I’m setting jumps. I get really dirty. I can’t justify spending that amount of money on pants that I’m going to get dirty in, but I still want high-quality breeches. When I came across Equine Couture, I loved the material and the price.” Equine Couture, and sister brand TuffRider, are now two of Senft’s go-to brands when it comes to riding apparel, and she shared a few looks that showcase what she, and young riders like her, are wearing today.

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For cooler mornings, Senft reaches for the Equine Couture Kendall Quilted Jacket. Its quilted style is extremely popular among riders. Here, she has paired it with TuffRider Sierra Denim Knee Patch Breeches. wellington wellington the the magazine magazine || april april 2016 2016

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Marysue Jacobs Enjoys Helping Children, Horses & Homeowners By Kendall Bierer

Marysue Jacobs has been a fixture in Wellington for more than 20 years. With her love of animals and children, she is forging a path for success and positivity in the local community. Most recently, Jacobs has shown her support for Wellington through her work with actor Quinton Aaron and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. Drawn to Aaron’s anti-bullying message, Jacobs has donated time and money to further the goals of the Quinton Aaron Foundation, including an all-new riding camp for at-risk children. In her day job, Jacobs is one of the region’s most sought-after real estate professionals as the broker at Destiny International Properties. For Jacobs, her passion for children, founded in her love for her daughter and her desire to help create a better future, is what guided her to the equestrian mecca of Wellington two decades ago. In the early 1990s, Palm Beach Polo & Country Club was thriving in Wellington with such celebrities as Prince Charles, Princess Diana and Zsa Zsa Gábor making it a regular stop on their polo tours. Jacobs was hired to put on an event called the Da Vinci Horse Project during the Rolex Cup, and at that time, she fell in love with the world of Wellington, making the decision to move here from Maryland. “We were able to bring all these different people together, and it was great,” Jacobs smiled. “I fell in love with Wellington, and I stayed. I realized that I could be so effective here with the multitude of people I could get in front of to help charities.” Channeling her passion for nonprofits, and combining it with her love for all things equestrian, Jacobs opened her own marketing company in 1994. It was such a success that it stemmed into a national magazine, The Horseman, and two television shows, The Florida Horseman and Real Angels, which ran back-to-back on a local ABC station. Such celebrities as Tommy Lee Jones, Julianne Hough, Dr. Ben Carson, Gregg Allman, the band Sister Hazel, Disney star Cody Linley and Amber Marshall of the hit Canadian televi-

sion show Heartland have worked with Jacobs to promote charities and continue her mission to teach and encourage children that success is a result of hard work and honesty. “We did this to encourage kids that good behavior can get good results, and that fame is not instant and neither is wealth — if you work hard for it, it comes,” Jacob said. She lives by the practice she preaches. “I love what I do in real estate, and I enjoy having a company that prides itself on 24-hour service,” Jacobs said. “You don’t get my assistant, you don’t get a voicemail, you get me. I like the fact that my clients become my friends, and that my business thrives on referrals.” Jacobs has more than 30 years of experience buying and selling equestrian farms, luxury estate homes, land development, new construction, investment properties and foreclosures. With her skilled team, they have been in the top one percent of the nation in sales for nine consecutive years. She has accrued more than $900 million in sales since the company’s inception. Destiny International Properties has donated time and money to many local organizations, including her work with Aaron, an acclaimed actor most notably known for his leading role in the 2009 film The Blind Side. He came to Wellington in November for Horses Healing Hearts’ inaugural Cowboy Up for a Cause event, as well as to visit local schools to share uplifting and inspiring speeches to children affected by bullying. At Cowboy Up for a Cause, which Jacobs sponsored, the introduction was made between Aaron and Jacobs. It was Jacobs’ passion for the children, and her own understanding as a loving mother and generous supporter of Wellingtonarea nonprofits, that she made a connection with Aaron and began formulating the concept with Ruth Menor of Vinceremos for an all-new riding camp for at-risk children. wellington the magazine | april 2016

(Left) Marysue Jacobs with daughter Kelly and Iakota. (Center) Puppies at Marysue Jacobs’ farm in Wellington. (Right) Marysue Jacobs with Kelly and Sammy. PHOTO BY TRACY TREVORROW

It was Aaron’s affiliation with helping children that led to him to launch the Quinton Aaron Foundation, an anti-bullying and childhood obesity prevention program that promotes positivity and teaches coping skills to children who are negatively targeted by their peers. He has helped numerous children overcome the struggles of bullying, depression and low self-worth through his talks and the time he takes to correspond and make special visits that can change the course of their lives. With the help of Aaron and his foun-

dation, Jacobs teamed up as a sponsor with Vinceremos to host the first-ever “Taking the Reins” summer camp for at-risk youth. It will be held for three days during the summer of 2016, and Aaron will interact with the kids as a role model for them to be able to identify and relate to. For Jacobs, lending a helping hand to both people and animals whenever she can is simply a part of who she is. More than 200 rescue animals call her farm their home, including dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, rabbits, turtles, tortoises, peacocks and 10 different variet-

ies of parrots. “I’ve been here for more than 20 years, and I love this town and love what I do,” Jacobs said. “I can mix work with my dream to help people.” Jacobs continues to improve the lives of both the people and animals of the Wellington equestrian community through her philanthropic efforts and big heart. For more information about Marysue Jacobs and Destiny International Properties, visit www.destinyinter.com. To learn more about the Quinton Aaron Foundation, visit www. quintonaaron.org. Learn more about Vinceremos by visiting www.vinceremos.org.

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By moving the annual International Gay Polo Tournament to the International Polo Club Palm Beach two years ago, founder Chip McKenney expanded Wellington’s global reach beyond the polo mecca of Argentina, which has made the community its seasonal base for many years. As the popularity of the tournament and social event-packed Gay Polo Week grew, word spread to regions of the world not normally associated with polo. Recent participants have come from Russia (including the president of the Moscow Polo Club), France (including the top-rated female pro), Canada, Algeria and Australia, as well as from

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Mark Bennett, Caroline Anier, Joey Casey, Misha Rodizanko and Mason Phelps on the field at last year’s tournament.

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In 2015, the Best in Show winner was “Gert’s Salon” with “Gert,” a well-known social event personality in Los Angeles, plus a bevy of “hair stylists” working their magic on customers. In previous years, there was a Titanic tailgate with a string quartet, which included the exact brunch served on the ill-fated ship the day it sank. Another winner was a local wild animal conservation organization showcasing a jungle-themed tailgate booth with a live cheetah. This year, the tournament offers spectators the opportunity to enjoy the Cherry Knoll Farm VIP tent, which is located field side at midfield, offering an open bar and delectable gourmet selections from the official caterer, Aaron’s Catering of the Palm Beaches. The events kick off Friday evening, April 1, with the Polotini Party, hosted by Patricia Quick at the Mallet Grille at IPC; moving on the tournament itself on Saturday, April 2; and wrapping up with the GPL Brunch on Sunday afternoon, April 3, also at the Mallet Grille. Patrons who attend the brunch have a premier location from which to watch the action of the 2016 U.S. Open Polo Championships. The Gay Polo League welcomes everybody to participate, on and off the field, in the exciting future of the league. For more information about the league, contact McKenney at chip@gaypolo.com or visit www.gaypolo. com.

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Teaching The Next Generation Never Gets Old For Discovery Key’s Julia Janczyk Story by Chris Felker • Photos by Abner Pedraza

For Julia Janczyk, almost 20 years into a career of doing what she loves, it still never gets old observing her favorite thing about education: seeing life and learning through her students’ eyes. Teaching is something that Janczyk, one of the original faculty members at Discovery Key Elementary School, always wanted to do. “I started in 1996. My first school was Starlight Cove Elementary School,” she recalled. “I was only there for a year… and then Janice Andrews, who’s now up in the district office, hired me at Liberty Park Elementary School. It was where I did my student teaching, and it was where I really wanted to go.” After about four years, she began feeling the itch for new surroundings. “I actually had a little girl in my class, and I didn’t know that her father was a principal and he was opening up Discovery Key,” Janczyk said. Coincidentally, the school was seeking teachers, and she had looked into the opportunity. “They were accepting new teachers, and I wanted to be part of the adventure of starting a new school,” she said. “I was his last interview for the day, and he said, ‘So, I can’t go home unless I hire you. Do you want to come to Discovery Key?’” It was an offer she was quick to accept. “The minute I arrived, I knew I was home,” Janczyk said. “I love it. It’s just a wonderful school.” She has been at the school as long as it has been open — 15 years. She has been teaching at her preferred secondgrade level for just a few years. “Most of my career was in fourth grade, but I al-

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ways wanted to get into second grade,” Janczyk said. After a brief stop at third grade, she got that wish. “It’s just that after that period of time, you need a little change,” she explained. Janczyk has lived in South Florida for 45 of her 51 years and graduated from local institutions: John I. Leonard High School, Palm Beach Community College (now Palm Beach State College) and Florida Atlantic University, where she earned her degree in education in 1995. Now divorced, she is happy to devote all her time to her career. “I have a niece and nephew I adore,” she said. “But when people ask me if I have kids, I always say, ‘I have 19 of them, between the ages of 7 and 8,’ so yes, I do!” She fills a few other roles at Discovery Key, too. As the faculty sponsor of the safety patrols, she still gets to work with older children, and that responsibility also lets her in on one perk of teaching that she loves. “I’ve taken the safety patrols to Washington, D.C., for 18 years,” Janczyk said. “I like having them in second grade, and then I can still see them mature, and I get to have that wonderful experience with them for a whole year, being their safety patrol sponsor, in fifth grade.” The annual field trip is very special. “It’s a really great trip. You get to see life through their eyes, and you

see them explore things,” Janczyk explained. “Every time we go, someone sees something different. It’s a lot more than just a Washington, D.C., trip now. It’s the kids growing; it has become a life experience. That time that they’re on the train, they just grow so much. I can’t even put it into words.” It’s just a brief, Thursday-throughMonday voyage. “But for most kids who go, this is the first time they’ve ever been away from their parents, so it’s a huge thing,” she said. “It makes me happy that the parents trust me with their kids.” Going on trips with students is always an exciting experience, Janczyk said. “With my little second-graders, we just go on small field trips,” she said. “We might do the same trip year after year, but you still can see it through their eyes, and to know that you’re a part of that learning, it’s just a very neat thing.” Janczyk is also the school’s liaison to the PTA. “I go to the board meetings and I share different points of view of the teachers,” she said. “The parents quite often want to know how the teacher feels and to share their own ideas. That helps make our PTA as strong as it is. We get a lot of ideas from parents.” Other contributions she is glad to provide include coordinating contributions from all the classes and teachers for the Dolphin Digest, a newsletter that Discovery Key students take to their parents to keep them informed on events, fundraisers and school news. Janczyk started it herself about 10 years ago. She is part of the school district’s

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Veterinarian Dr. Kathleen Spillane Treats Local Animals In Need Around The Clock

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Dr. Kathleen Spillane isn’t always sure what issue your pet may have when it first arrives at the Palms West Veterinary Hospital, but after a quick diagnosis, she is ready to take care of it. The veterinarian has treated a lot of pets needing emergency medical care, and there hasn’t been one yet that she’s shied away from. “I’d say 98 percent of the pets that we treat here at the hospital are cats and dogs,” said Spillane, 30. “We’ve had a guinea pig with a runny nose and hamsters that need their toenails trimmed. Those are the pocket pets we’ve tended to, but the majority of the pets we treat are cats and dogs.” Open 24/7/365, Palms West Veterinary Hospital is family-owned by Dr. Ira Grossman. Spillane is one of several veterinarians on board who can be at the hospital at the crack of dawn, or there late at night, even overnight. “We arrive in the morning, and the doctor who was on overnight tells us about the cases that are in the hospital that morning,” Spillane said. “If there is any follow-up that needs to be done, we tend to that immediately. The more common emergency patients arrive at night.” Spillane, who graduated from veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012, has been working at Palms West Veterinary Hospital for almost two years, and she loves what she does. “I’m very thorough and understanding,” Spillane said. “This career gives me an opportunity to keep on learning for the rest of my life. I like the fact that when I’m helping these pets, I’m also helping their owners.” Seeing animals that are in need of immediate medical attention can be overwhelming and emotional at times. The toughest part is the euthanasia process. “We get a lot of compliments

here for getting people through that process,” Spillane said. “We make it as comfortable as we can for the animal, and that makes it comfortable for the owner.” If a scheduled anesthetic procedure, a surgery or a teeth cleaning needs to be done, the pet gets dropped off at the hospital and is tended to immediately. Sometimes there are more dramatic situations where a dog arrives in a comatose state. “You have to talk to the owner and ask, ‘Why has this happened?’” Spillane said. “The dog could be paralyzed, it could be having a seizure, or it could be severely dehydrated from a heat stroke, or a gastrointestinal upset. We make sure to get your sick dog some intravenous fluids and get it as hydrated as possible.” There are also common cat emergencies, such as when a male cat cannot urinate. Toxins can build up in the cat, and it’s being poisoned from inside, Spillane explained. “We feel the bladder, and if it’s hard, if the cat is awake, that can be painful. We have to give the cat a catheter through the urethra and into the bladder. They need IV fluids to flush out their system,” Spillane said. It’s not an easy job, but it’s a rewarding one for Spillane when things are successfully taken care of. No matter what the problem is, each veterinarian does his or her best to stabilize each animal. At least one doctor and one technician are present from 8 p.m. until 8 a.m., the emergency hours. Normal hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, when two or three doctors are available. Grossman, 63, oversees the entire

practice. He runs the family-owned business with his son Glen, co-business manager with his fiancé Melissa, and Grossman’s wife, Marta, who works on Saturdays. Grossman’s other children, Neil and Andi, are currently in veterinary school. Grossman speaks highly of Spillane. “She’s my protégé,” he said. “She’s a great vet who performs internal medicine, surgery and critical care here. She does an excellent job and has great compassion for animals.” For Spillane, there’s rarely a dull moment at the hospital. “I like the variety here,” she said. “You never know what’s going to walk through the door.” Palms West Veterinary Hospital is located at 556 Folsom Road in Loxahatchee Groves. To learn more, call (561) 798-2780 or visit www.palmswestveterinary.com.

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When two of your main interests are real estate and all things equestrian, is it any wonder that you wind up in Wellington? For Francis Hoet, a Realtor with Illustrated Properties Real Estate, the community was a natural destination, considering the life she led before arriving here. “I have double nationality, Belgian and Venezuelan, and received my bachelor’s degree in education in Caracas, Venezuela,” Hoet recalled. “My passion for real estate stems from my family. We have a long history in the real estate business in Latin America, Europe and the U.S., both as investors and owners of real estate brokerage firms. I began riding and showing in the jumper ring in 1991 in Caracas, where I met my husband, Cesar Hirsch, who is an FEI international equestrian judge and owner of Equis Boutique. We first came to Wellington in 1999, enjoyed spending several months a year here, and finally decided to move to Wellington with our horses during the winter season in 2009.” Hoet and her husband have four children, ages 17, 16, 11 and 6. Hoet’s fluency in English, Spanish and French enables her to connect buyers with sellers all over the world. Since many of her clients are foreign equestrians who visit Wellington year after year, she specializes in sales and rentals of equestrian properties. “I also have local clients who want to offer their properties for sale or rent during the season, so I make sure to help them stage their properties appropriately to meet the standards of the discerning buyers or tenants,” she said. Hoet remains an avid equestrian fan, which she said helps her in providing insight and experience when it comes to the needs of her buyers. “I travel to several horse shows in the U.S. and other countries, which allows me to market properties among the equestrian community,” she said. Being associated with Illustrated Properties allows Hoet to serve her customers fully, whether they are buying, selling or renting. “I believe in giving the highest level of customer service to my clients, evaluating each client’s unique needs and finding them their ideal property,” she said. “Illustrated Properties Real Estate is affiliated with Christie’s, Luxury International Portfolio and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a network of the world’s finest real estate firms. Working with these companies allows me to maximize the exposure of a

property not only locally, but at an international level.” Hoet sees Wellington as a destination unlike any other. “Wellington is a very special and unique town because of its diversity,” she said. “Thousands of visitors from all over the world come to Wellington each year, which has a positive impact in our local economy. Wellington also offers an array of communities to suit every taste, such as for the equestrian enthusiast, the aviator and the golfer, among many others.” As far as the local real estate market, Hoet is pleased with its current state and upbeat and optimistic regarding its future. “The Wellington real estate market started strong this year,” she said. “We have more buyers looking to invest in Wellington or to relocate, attracted by this family-oriented town and by its expansive equestrian venues and facilities for polo, jumping, hunters and dressage. Buyers feel confident investing in Wellington, and it is going to be a good year for the Wellington real estate market.” Illustrated Properties Real Estate is located at 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 18, in Wellington. To reach Hoet, call (561) 7298518 or visit www.wellingtonproperties.com. wellington the magazine | april 2016

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David Bias comes to the Wellington Design Center with more than 30 years of decorating and design experience. With a background that ranges from major department store visual merchandising to residential design, David has a unique and varied perspective to help you fulfill your design dreams.

David has spent the last 13 years working with a prominent Palm Beach design firm. Starting with the nuts and bolts of space planning and logistics, and moving to having regular design clients, he was also heavily involved in the firm’s participation in charitable events. David has installed multiple Red Cross Designer Show Houses, the Veranda Show House at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, the Adamsleigh Estate for the Junior League of Greensboro, N.C. (where his personal artwork was also shown), and even personally produced pet clothing and table linens for the Broward County Humane Society PAWS To Help fundraiser at DCOTA in Dania. Having a keen eye for line, balance and color, David was also the stylist for all of the firm’s photography for publication. “At the end of the day, design should be fun,” he explains. “The client needs to enjoy the process. My job is to take the frustration away and replace it with a sense of joy and accomplishment. The Wellington Design Center is the perfect environment in which I can make this happen for my clients.”

Does Size Matter?

Does size matter? Yes, it does! I can hear your knickers twisting. We are talking about lamps and light fixtures here. The average homeowner will often ask what size fixture is needed and what height it should hang. There are a few general guidelines to follow. That being said, there is always going to be an exception to the rule. Sometimes unusual fixtures, unusual spaces or the basic design concept will result in dropping the rules to make a space the most it can be. If you are going to hang a fixture above a table or an island, the general rule is that the light should be at least 12 inches smaller than the surface below. For standard-height rooms (8 feet), the fixture should hang between 30 to 36 inches above the surface. Rule break: add 3 inches for every foot above the 8-foot height. For example, a 10-foot ceiling could have the fixture 36 to 42 inches above the surface. If you are hanging fixtures over areas that can be walked under, they need to be at least 7 feet from the floor. Also, check your local electrical and safety codes, which could require a higher measurement. Rule break: if everyone in your family is 6-foot, 5-inches tall, raise the fixtures so that your family will not feel like the sky is falling on them. If this is the case, and you have low ceilings, consider flush-mount fixtures to give you the most headroom in the space.

Lamps have their own set of rules. Table lamps in living rooms are generally 26 to 34 inches high. Rule break: table and seating heights vary. The goal is to have the bottom edge of the lampshade below eye level when seated. You will need to adjust accordingly. Buffet or console lamps average around 36 inches. Bedside lamps are good around 30 inches. Wall sconces used as general lighting, like on a staircase or in a hallway, should be about three quarters of the wall height from the floor. In these spaces, where people are walking by the fixture, make sure that it does not project more than 4 inches from the wall for safety. Rule break: again, if everyone is tall, they do not want to look down at a bare bulb, so raise the sconce. Wall sconces to flank artwork or mirrors should be installed centered with the height of the piece. See above rule break for the tall folks. For scale, remember that the closer you will be to the item being lit, the smaller the sconce should be. This means that bathroom mirror sconces should be on the smaller side because you will be standing (and leaning) directly in front of them when in use. If you still can’t figure out what is right for you and your space, come see us at the Wellington Interior Design Center. We love makin’ pretty. W

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Unique Design Gives Breakers West Home A One-Of-A-Kind Personality Story by Deborah Welky â&#x20AC;˘ Photos by Abner Pedraza

In the heart of the Breakers West community, you will find this recently renovated five-bedroom, five-bath home. Distinctly Floridafriendly features include hurricane shutters and a generator, subtropical landscaping and a two-car garage with additional space for a golf cart â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and, of course, a sparkling blue pool. Inside, there is a unique mix of high-end flooring choices: marble in the entryway, living room, dining room and hallway; polished concrete in the kitchen, family room, master bedroom and library; tile in the bathroom; and wood in two of the guest rooms. All the amazing upgrades give this home its own personality.

Patio: The family-friendly patio designed for entertaining boasts triple French doors to the outside, allowing the Florida sunshine to pour on in. At one end sits a bistro table and chairs; in the middle, a dining table; and at the other end, a cozy seating area. Patio Sitting Area: Variegated beige Chicago-style brick on the columns and walls adds personality to the patio, elevating this home above its concrete block counterparts. Easy-care concrete with a terra cotta look keeps the space anchored. One white door leads to a cabana bath, while the other opens into a convenient storage closet. Dining Room: A stunning chandelier adds a dramatic feature to the formal dining room, while the beautifully coffered tray ceiling above continues the majesty of the space. A bay window seat allows views of the outside through Victorianesque diamond-paned glass. wellington the magazine | april 2016

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Authentic, homemade Italian cooking is an art, and Giuseppe’s Italian Ristorante has been bringing its familiar meals to Wellington since 2007. The restaurant now has two locations, both offering the same delicious dishes that the community has enjoyed over the past decade. Owner Joe Cooper chose Zuppa Di Pesce as the restaurant’s signature dish. “It’s our flagship entrée,” he explained. “It covers all of the seafood that we sell, and it’s an iconic Sicilian dish.” Everything that comes out of the kitchen at Giuseppe’s is freshly made, Cooper said. “We make everything to order,” he said. “It may take a few more minutes, but you know the old saying, everything worth waiting for is worthwhile waiting. Good things come to those who wait. That’s our motto.” Zuppa Di Pesce at Giuseppe’s comes with jumbo shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels sautéed with garlic, basil and olive oil in a marinara wine sauce, served over linguine. “It usually means fish soup,” Chef Joseph Marchese said. “It was a traditional dish back in

the old days. People used to come into port — because Sicily was a port town — and basically, they would take all of the leftovers, throw it into a pot and make a soup out of it, and it became fish soup.” This would be a typical meal in Sicily, but here in Wellington, Giuseppe’s does things a little differently, while keeping the authentic flair. The meal is one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, Marchese said, and should be one of the signature dishes at any good Italian restaurant. “The seafood combination just tastes good,” he said, pointing out that other pastas besides linguine can be used. Other entrée favorites include Pasta Giuseppe, Veal Saltimbocca, Chicken Margherita, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Fettuccini alla Panna and Fettuccini Florentina. wellington the magazine | april 2016

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“They’re all dishes I’ve made and added to our menu,” Marchese said. “Many of them are traditional, and some of them I’ve put my own little twist on.” For example, when making Pasta Giuseppe, Marchese added ingredients together to find something that worked well. “We have some traditional entrées. Zuppa Di Pesce is very traditional, and Veal Saltimbocca is very traditional,” he said. For the most part, food at Giuseppe’s is traditional Italian, “how grandma used to make it.” An example would be with the Chicken Parmigiana.

them. They like the cooking, they like the atmosphere and they like the familiarity.” Having a relationship with customers is important to Marchese, who has been a chef for more than 25 years. He was with the Forest Hill Blvd. location before it even became Giuseppe’s, starting in 2003. When the ownership changed, and the restaurant became Giuseppe’s, Marchese worked to revamp the menu and has been there ever since. The diverse menu, featuring appetizers, salads, soups, pasta, baked pasta, Italian dishes, specialty dishes, chicken, veal, steak and seafood, as well

“I don’t use breadcrumbs,” Marchese said. “I use egg batter. For the most part, I try sticking to the traditional. I make all the tomato sauces, all the marinara sauces, here. Everything is made to order.” If you order Fettuccini Alfredo, he’ll make an individual batch of the sauce for the dish. “I like to make people happy,” Marchese said. “I like to see their reaction when they taste something, and they have a smile on their face, and they enjoy the food they’re eating. It makes me happy to make them happy when it comes to food. A lot of my customers know me and want me to cook for

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Chef Joseph Marchese prepares the signature dish Zuppa Di Pesce.

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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. For a touch of the Florida Keys in your own back yard, visit Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille. Located at 10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green, Bonefish Mac’s offers excellent food in a family-friendly environment. For more information, visit www.bonefishmacs.com or call (561) 798-6227. 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. Casa Tequila, a restaurant featuring a wide variety of delicious Mexican Cuisine, opened recently in the Wellington Plaza at 12795 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 11A. For more info., call (561) 557-1378 or visit www.casatequilafl.com. 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 info., call (561) 355-5900.

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Offering delicious cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes, Jordan’s Steak Bistro serves up delicious meals and craft cocktails in a stylish environment. The restaurant is located in the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 793-9394 or visit www.jordans steakbistro.com.

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.

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at La Fogata, featuring a full menu for lunch and dinner, including food and drink specials. The restaurant is located in Wellington’s Town Square shopping plaza at 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 422-1641 or visit www.lafogatawellington.com. Experience the tastes of the world atop a burger at Lindburgers Restaurant in the Wellington Courtyard Shops at 13860 Wellington Trace. From Florida to the Far East, Lindburgers will take you on a trip as you bite into one of its 50 famous burgers. For more info., call (561) 753-0555 or visit www.lindburgers. com.

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.

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 Sunday brunch. For more info., call (561) 753-6217 or visit www.oakrpb.com.

India Grill & Bar is now open in Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. serving authentic north and south Indian cuisine. For more info., call (561) 2497168.

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.

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wellington | calendar Friday, April 1 • The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com. Saturday, April 2 • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • The seventh annual International Gay Polo Tournament will be held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) on Saturday, April 2 starting at noon. For more info., visit www.gaypolo.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Nepali New Year: Sarees & Henna for ages 10 and up on Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the Nepali new year (Bikram Sambat) in style. To mark the occasion, the library will introduce the art of applying henna and draping a saree. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Free Spirit Outreach 10th Anniversary Celebration, featuring a live performance of Motown hits by N2Nation, will be held Saturday, April 2 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Binks Forest Golf & Country Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Call (561) 304-8031 or (561) 255-4055 for more info. • The Mike Soper Talent Show will be held Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, April 3 • The third annual Mimosas & Mallets Brunch to benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation, is scheduled for Sunday, April 3 at 12:45 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Call (561) 4946888 or visit www.hpbcf.org for more info. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the

2016 polo season on Sunday, April 3 with the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, April 4 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, April 4 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • La Leche League’s Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Support Group will meet Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Visit www.lllwellington.org for more info. Tuesday, April 5 • ChildNet’s third annual Care for Kids Luncheon, presented by the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, will be held Tuesday, April 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Visit www.childnet.us for more info. • Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the Pinewood Manor Community on Tuesday, April 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Wednesday, April 6 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book-a-Librarian for adults on Wednesday, April 6 at 10 a.m., Monday, April 18 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Receive personal attention in a hands-on session tailored for you. Call (561) 7906070 to make an appointment. • The Western Communities Council will meet Wednesday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 791-4085 or e-mail laldrich@wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, April 6 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon or just a regular card game, trade cards and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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wellington | calendar • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Beary Good Books for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m. Celebrate spring with your favorite furry friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert with the Studio 54 Tribute Band on Saturday, April 9 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Sunday, April 10 • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, April 10 with the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, April 11 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “I Love Art!” for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, April 11 at 2:30 p.m. Create something new each month. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, April 12 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Music Around the World for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Try out a variety of unique musical instruments. Play, sing, dance and make your own instrument to take home. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info. Wednesday, April 13 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Land a New Job With Career Transi-

tions on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover letter, and explore new career paths using the Career Transitions library database. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay For Life will take place on Saturday, April 16 starting at 3 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.relayforlife.org for more info.

Thursday, April 14 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, April 14 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Solid Brass Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening of word play. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Sunday, April 17 • The Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood will hold its 13th annual golf benefit on Sunday, April 17 at the Rees Jones Course at Breakers West to benefit local charities. Call (561) 307-4243 for more info. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, April 17 with the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

Friday, April 15 • The Wellington High School Jazz Band will perform a free concert on Friday, April 15 at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Saturday, April 16 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Homebuyer Education Workshop on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This program will take you through the process of making your home ownership dreams a reality. Learn more about the program at www.clearpoint.org. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for info. • Uncle Gary’s Annual Rock & Rib Festival is set for Saturday, April 16 from 2 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Monday, April 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Internet Safety Bingo for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, April 18 at 3 p.m. Learn safe practices for going online by creating your own board and winning prizes. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, April 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, April 19 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the Goldenrod Road Community on Tuesday, April 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info. Wednesday, April 20 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon discussing the Economic Impact of Sports Tourism in Palm Beach County on Wednesday, April 20 with networking from 11 a.m. to noon and a luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com.

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wellington | calendar Thursday, April 21 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, April 21 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Whitestone Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Western Business Alliance will host a social event at Palms West Hospital (13001 Southern Blvd.) on Thursday, April 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info. Friday, April 22 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, April 23 • Wellington’s Great American Cleanup will be held Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at Goldenrod Park (1042 Goldenrod Road). Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • Our Kids World Family Fun Fest will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.adayforkids.com. Sunday, April 24 • The Wellington Rotary Club will host the Outrun Cerebral Palsy Wellington 5K at the Wellington Amphitheater on Sunday, April 24 starting at 7:30 a.m. For more info., contact Larry Kemp at larry. kemp@comcast.net or (561) 333-2770. • The 16th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta will take place Sunday, April 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds with

a green market, children’s games, food, live music, a corn-shucking contest and more. For more info., call (561) 996-0343 or visit www.southfloridafair.com. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will conclude the 2016 polo season on Sunday, April 24 with the finals of the 112th U.S. Open Polo Championships. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687. Monday, April 25 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. Create multiple crafts from many fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, April 26 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, April 26 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 more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cord Cutting 101 for adults on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about streaming alternatives to cable and satellite television, including the various devices, services and resources. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info. Wednesday, April 27 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, April 28 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive)

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Wellington Election — Wellington voters brought change to the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, March 15, promoting Councilwoman Anne Gerwig to mayor and electing Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board Member Michael Drahos to the dais. Wellington voters also approved all three ballot questions put before them. Shown here, Gerwig celebrates with supporters.

Bosom Buddies Birthday — Your Bosom Buddies II celebrated its 16th birthday Thursday, March 10 at Palms West Hospital. The monthly breast cancer support group meets the second Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. The group began in 2000 with nine people and has grown to approximately 500. Shown here, members celebrate the group’s milestone.

Topping-Out Ceremony — Wellington officials conducted a toppingout ceremony Monday, Feb. 29 for the new Wellington Community Center, scheduled for completion in June. Shown here are John McGovern, John Greene, Bob Margolis, Matt Willhite and Anne Gerwig, the members of the Wellington Village Council at the time, at the entrance to the soon-to-becompleted Wellington Community Center.

WHS Dance Marathon — Wellington High School held its Dance Marathon event on Friday, March 11 to raise money for the University of Florida’s Dance Marathon program that helps sick children at Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville. Wellington students surpassed their original fundraising goal of $25,000 and raised $42,223.52. Shown here are Student Government Association members at the event.

EAF Luminary Award — The Equestrian Aid Foundation hosted an outdoor film screening of the new documentary Harry & Snowman on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival facility. The film features famed rider Harry de Leyer and his amazing journey with a horse he rescued. At the event, the EAF honored de Leyer with its 2016 Luminary Award.

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