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Features

24 Samantha Dumala Aims For A Career As Water Ski Pro Wellington’s Samantha Dumala has rocketed to the top of the water ski charts, taking the Junior Girls World Slalom title at the 2013 Junior Water Ski World Championships. She now has her sights set on a career as a water skiing professional. By Lauren Miró

28 Horses Healing Hearts Helps Children Of Alcoholics There are 28 million children of alcoholics living among us, but only one organization that brings their smiles to full fruition: Horses Healing Hearts. Using equine experiential learning, Liz Olszewski has created a program harnessing horses as positive mentors to help children cope with parental addiction. By Kendall Bierer

Serving Delectable Food With Distinctive Service We open our Palm Beach Brides 2013 feature section with a look at choosing the perfect food to complement your all-important day. Choosing what to serve is a key decision. Learn more from our wedding professionals. By Deborah Welky

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54 Modern Trends Blend Into Traditional Weddings

We conclude our bridal feature section with a look at modern wedding trends. There are many new and creative trends for today’s weddings. Yet no matter how far off the traditional path, fragments of the well-worn, longstanding traditions lie at the core.

60 Indulge Yourself With A Visit To Tricho Salon

For luminous hair styled just for you, visit Tricho Salon in the Mall at Wellington Green, offering comfort and style from the moment customers arrive. By Lauren Miró

69 This Month’s Wellington Volunteer: Cindy Albers

Cindy Albers, a breast cancer survivor, now volunteers to help others with their battles against the disease. She is the October nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Volunteer of the Year Award. By Matthew Auerbach

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Wellington Social Scene Wellington Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Observance At Memorial Big Dog Ranch Rescue Presents ‘Dine With The Weims’ Fundraiser Wellington Garden Club Opens Season With Big Plans For Future Women Of The Western Communities Meets At Wanderers Club

72 Wellington Home

Wellington Home this month visits a stunning Breakers West residence with water and golf course views. The five-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom home features plenty of space in an elegant setting. By Lauren Miró

76 Wellington Table

Offering delicious, juicy cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes, Jordan’s Steak Bistro is now open in the Pointe at Wellington Green. Jordan’s serves up delicious meals and cocktails in a stylish environment. By Lauren Miró

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Wellington Watch Wellington Health Wellington Real estate Wellington Dining Guide Wellington Calendar Around Wellington

ON THE COVER Our Palm Beach Brides 2013 cover model in a gown by Rosa Clara exclusively at Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon, styling and hair by Lenyce Boyd, makeup by Team Beauti and set design by Orange Blossoms Floral & Event Design. Photo courtesy CapturedByJen.com

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Welcome To Palm Beach Brides 2013 10, number 10 October 2013

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Modern, classic and vintage brides are celebrated in this month’s issue as Wellington The Magazine presents our Palm Beach Brides 2013 special section. From longstanding traditions to the latest trends in weddings, it all comes down to the details that help you set your big day apart from the rest. In Palm Beach Brides 2013, you’ll find help in deciding what to serve on your special day. It’s all about delectable food and distinctive service, and choosing what to serve your guests is a key decision when planning your wedding. Let our venue partners help plan your perfect menu. We continue the section with a peek at the latest in bridal fashion, followed by a look at how modern trends are changing many longstanding wedding traditions. Special thanks to all our wedding industry advertisers, as well as Jenny Schartner of Captured by Jen and all of the photographers who contributed to this special issue. Lenyce Boyd of Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon put her amazing styling touches on this year’s front cover photography, and we sincerely thank her and her team for their amazing work. Honoring breast cancer survivors everywhere, this month’s Wellington Volunteer of the Year Award nominee is breast cancer survivor Cindy Albers, who now volunteers to help others going through the same challenges. Also in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wellington Health speaks with Dr. Eric Baumel of Independent Imaging on the latest technology for the early detection of breast cancer.

Salon in the Mall at Wellington Green, where clients can count on a great, personalized look. Whether a modern, edgy cut and color or something more classic, at Tricho, it’s about the overall experience. Wellington Real Estate checks in with longtime Wellington Realtor Ann Angotti of Coldwell Banker, who has been riding the realestate roller coaster for nearly two decades. Wellington Table visits the new Jordan’s Steak Bistro, where you can find delicious juicy cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes. Jordan’s opened in April, and patrons have been raving about its menu options, service and great food. Wellington Home, meanwhile, visits an amazing Breakers West home with both golf course and lake views. We hope you enjoy this month’s issue. It has truly been an exhilarating month for me, as I had the honor of standing by my childhood friend’s side as her maid of honor on the biggest day of her life. She finally found her forever after, and her wedding left me breathless. Here’s to “happily ever after!”

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Also this issue, we chat with Wellington’s Samantha Dumala, who recently won the Junior Girls World Slalom title at the 2013 Junior Water Ski World Championships. She now aims for a career as a professional water skier. We also catch up with the local nonprofit organization Horses Healing Hearts, which offers a unique program using horses to help children of alcoholics. Continuing our Indulge contest, this month we are sending Lori Lissiansky to Tricho

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A Precious Moment — Your wedding is one of the most special days of your life, when you are surrounded by family and friends helping share the celebration and make memories that will last a lifetime! Shown here, bride Maryann Zimmerman shares a precious moment with nieces Gabrielle, Hailey, Juliana, Mackenzie and Paige just before her walk down the aisle.

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wellington social scene Photos by Lauren Miró Wellington Marks 9/11 Anniversary With Observance At Memorial

(Left) Gina Cayne shares memories of her husband, Jason, who died in the Twin Towers. (Center) Members of the Wellington Village Council lay a wreath at the Patriot Memorial. (Right) Wellington Landings Middle School students with members of the Wellington Village Council.

The Village of Wellington marked the 12th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Patriot Memorial. Officials spoke about the tragedy, while students from Wellington Landings Middle School read letters from children who lost loved ones that day.

(Left to right) Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Robert Rohman, Deputy Scott Poritz, Lt. Eli Shaivitz, Sgt. Michael Kletzky and Deputy Michael Venezia; Staff Sgt. Maria Alexander with Mia Rodriguez and Mason Alexander; Regis and Tom Wenham with Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis, his wife Linda, and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Chief Michael Arena; and PBCFR officers in front of the Patriot Memorial.

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Big Dog Ranch Rescue hosted Dine with the Weims, an adoption event and dog-wash fundraiser, on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Park Avenue BBQ Grille in Wellington. There were plenty of Weimaraner puppies and dogs looking for good homes, as well as dog washing, a dog-kissing booth and more. For more information on adopting a dog, visit www.bdrr.org.

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The Wellington Garden Club held its first meeting of the 2013-14 season Monday, Sept. 9 at the Wellington Community Center. Members planned upcoming events and enjoyed a potluck lunch. For more information about the club, visit www. wellingtongardenclub. org.

(Left) Maria Villari, Mary Drexler and Danese Sloan-Kendall look over plants. (Center) Carol Lazzariano shows off colored glass garden flowers she made to Heather Stewart. (Right) Jay Carter, a horticultural humorist, speaks about the problem of invasive plant species.

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(Left) Women of the Western Communities board members. (Center) Marianne Davidson wins bingo and gets a prize from Mair Armand, the club’s president. (Right) Michelle Haines and Cheryl Dunn-Bycheck.

Women of the Western Communities held its first meeting of the 2013-14 season on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Programs for the upcoming year were discussed, and the evening was capped off by a rousing game of bingo. For more info., e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl. com or call (561) 635-0011.

(Left) Donna Kuebler, Martha Webster and Terri Priore. (Center) Betsy Carroll and Deborah Nuessly. (Right) Priore gets a bingo prize from Mair Armand.

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Board OKs New Equestrian Village Plan A new plan for the controversial Equestrian Village project cleared its first hurdle Sept. 11 when members of the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee unanimously recommended approval of a new master plan amendment and compatibility determination. The project now heads to Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board before going before the Wellington Village Council. If approved, the changes would allow the site to operate year-round as a commercial equestrian arena. Property owners Wellington Equestrian Partners agreed earlier this year to resubmit necessary plans for the site to cease litigation after several approvals were rescinded by the council. Though committee members were largely in favor of the project, concerns about parking took up much of the discussion. Property owners agreed to provide overflow parking and ban visitors from parking along the roads. Committee Chair Cynthia Gardner said that although 750 spaces were required on the site for 3,000 seats, she only saw 662 spaces. Engineer Michael Sexton, agent for the applicant, noted that additional parking for events will be in some of the grass arenas that are used otherwise for riding. Growth Management Director Bob Basehart said that although the site is designed to accommodate a high number of people, it’s unlikely it would be at capacity on a regular basis. Cell Tower Project — A 120-foot cell phone tower disguised as a flagpole could be erected in the middle of the Wellington Marketplace shopping plaza after members of the Wellington Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board voted Sept. 9 to grant an appeal by the Clearview Tower Co. The item still faces approval by the Wellington Village Council. Although Wellington staff recommended denial of the appeal, the zoning board favored the tower and granted the appeal, as well as a variance petition, and recommended approval of

a conditional use permit to move the project forward. “To me, it’s aesthetics versus a need to build adequate infrastructure,” Board Member Elizabeth Mariaca said. Clearview Tower Co. challenged a ruling by Wellington staff that plans for the tower did not meet village requirements for a variance. Cliff Hertz, attorney for the applicant, described it as a public safety issue. “Seventy percent of all 911 calls come from cell phones,” he said. “The coverage in this area is inadequate. Even at 120 feet, we will not be able to provide service to certain areas to the west.” Board Member Michael Drahos said he believes the public will be upset once they learn of the tower. “If the public is not up in arms now, I can assure you when this tower does go up, people will be upset about it,” he said. But Mariaca said she has friends in the area who she is unable to call on their cell phones. “I’m concerned about residents not having cell phone service,” she said. Tax Rate Unchanged — Wellington residents could see an uptick on their tax bills this year, but not as high as previously proposed. Members of the Wellington Village Council gave approval Sept. 10 to set the tax rate at 2.47 mills during a public hearing on the budget. The rate is down from the rate of 2.5 mills approved in July. At 2.47 mills, the tax rate is unchanged from last year. However, due to increasing property values, many residents will pay slightly more, and Wellington will take in more money. Wellington also decreased its proposed budget, maintaining it the same as last year at $74.46 million, instead of raising it as proposed in July. Vice Mayor Howard Coates was pleased staff was able to keep the tax rate lower. But Councilman John Greene wanted to see the rate even lower. He advocated taking the budget down to the “rollback rate” of 2.35 mills, which would keep Wellington’s property tax income the same as last year. The budget passed 4-1, with Greene opposed.

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Samantha Dumala shows off some of the moves that won her the Junior Girls World Slalom title at the 2013 Junior Water Ski World Championships in Australia.

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Samantha Dumala Aims For

A Career As Professional Water Skier Story by Lauren Miró  Photos by Abner Pedraza

Wellington’s Samantha Dumala has rocketed to the top of the water ski charts, taking the Junior Girls World Slalom title at the 2013 Junior Water Ski World Championships in February. This year, Dumala, 16, was named the best female slalom skier under 17 in the world. But the Dreyfoos School of the Arts student doesn’t plan to stop there. She has set her eyes on the 2013 Under 21 World Waterski Championships, and, beyond that, a professional career. Dumala strapped into her first set of skis at age 5, and entered her first competition when she was 7 years old. “I remember it was a lot of fun,” she recalled. “My dad snow skied and water skied. I grew up watching him and wanted to try it.” Shortly after she was born, Dumala’s family moved to Florida from Massachusetts. Her father, Mike, taught her how to water ski. He now serves as Dumala’s coach while her sister, Danielle, also competes. “It’s great,” she said. “My sister skies and my dad used to. My dad travels to all my tournaments with me.” Slalom water skiing is a sport where water skiers navigate a course of buoys with both feet on one ski. They must turn several buoys in a zigzag pattern while being pulled behind a boat. The skier’s score is determined by the number of buoys cleared, the speed of the boat and the length of the rope. Professional water skiers can reach speeds above 70 miles per hour as they turn the

buoys. The difficulty is determined by both rope length and speed, with the boat speed increasing after each successful buoy. Dumala has spent the past 11 years working hard toward her goal of going professional. She said water skiing is her passion. “I love that there’s always room for improvement,” she said. “There is never truly a time you have mastered it.” It’s not easy. Dumala balances training at the lakes of Okeeheelee Park with school, where she is in the visual arts program. “I practice four to five days a week,” she said. “I usually spend almost all weekend on the water. During the week, I hurry after school to get some practice in before it gets dark.” When most teenagers are relaxing, Dumala is pursuing her dream. She said water skiing has taught her important life lessons. “It has taught me to be dedicated to something,” she said. “It teaches character. You’re never going to be perfect, but you can keep trying to be better.” School is also a top priority for her and her family. Dumala is an honor student and an accomplished artist. |wellington the magazine| October 2013

“We’re very proud of her,” mother Denise Dumala said. “She dedicates many hours and works very hard to ski at the level she is at and also be an honor student.” The hard work has paid off. In 2010, Dumala won the Girls 2 National Slalom Title. Dumala continued to be a nationally ranked water skier before going on to compete at the 2013 Junior Water Ski World Championships in Mulwala, Australia.

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“ ” Marisa definitely had hair, but that didn’t stop her from being devastated. “I’m afraid to wash my hair. I’m shedding worse than a German Shepherd in spring [1].” I’ve learned how important it is to listen to all of what my patients’ have to say; and this is especially true when doing consultations about hair loss. After a good five minutes of venting, I was able to start asking some questions. “Anything else?” “Besides my pony tail not being as thick as it used to be? I’m so worried I won’t have any hair left that my stomach is tied up in knots. I wear St. Agnes of Rome around my neck hoping my prayers will be heard soon [2]. Until then, I have to take Pepcid with my coffee.” “Other than prayer, have you tried anything else?” “I’ve seen every type of doctor you can imagine. My primary scolded me for doing the hCG diet and made me start eating again [3]. My GYN said I’m not yet in menopause so she referred me to an Endo. My thyroid tests were ‘in range’ so he sent me to the dermatologist. I’m not a candidate for steroid injections so I then went to the hair transplant surgeon for a consult. I left him with Viviscal vitamins and shampoo, prescriptions for spironolactone, Propecia, and Rogaine, but still, no hair.” “Hmmm …” As Marisa was speaking, I was simultaneously reviewing her old records. “I don’t see where they ever checked you for estrogen dominance, thyroid antibodies, insulin resistance, or adrenal fatigue [4].” Dr. Woliner, that’s why I’m here. You’re known all over the Internet as someone that looks at everything.” “My practice is named ‘Holistic Family Medicine’ because I take a holistic approach. After our 80-minute consultation today, I’ll check for things that weren’t looked at yet to find the cause(s) of your hair loss. Then, we’ll put together a comprehensive plan of behavior changes, diet, exercise, vitamins, OTC meds, and even prescriptions, as necessary.” Marisa came back ten days later to go over her labs. “I have bad news and good news. It’s not just one thing; you have twelve different findings that are abnormal. I break them down into ‘things you’re missing that you need to get’, ‘things you got that you need to get rid of’, and ‘hormone balancing’ [5].” “What’s the good news?” “They’re all treatable! Instead of using the same cookie-cutter approach to everybody, I can tailor my therapies directly to the specific problems you have.” “Like what?” “For starters, you might not be anemic, but you’re really low in iron [6].” “I can’t take iron pills. I’m nauseated already.” “That’s okay; we can give iron to you by injection here in the office. Quite a few of my patients periodically tank up their body’s iron stores that way.” “What else did you find? “When I see a slightly low WBC (white cell) count; that’s a sign of excessive stress [7]. Your coffee isn’t the culprit, but it’s your half-fast way of self-medicating this problem. Herbs and other supplements that support your adrenals are a better answer.” “And you said something about hormones?” “Thyroid hormones (not just T4 but also T3), are necessary to keep your hair in anagen, or the ‘growing phase’, as well as to keep its coloring [8]. Without thyroid your hair looses its luster and becomes dull, dry, and grey. Your TSH might be normal, but you tested positive for Reverse T3 and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, both of which cause thyroid hormone resistance [9].” Over the next 40 minutes, I went over the rest of Marisa’s labs and the game plan to regrow her hair and rejuvenate her body. “You’ll first notice less shedding, but since hair grows only at a rate of one-half inch per month, it might take a year and a half to regain the length you used to have [10].” Six months later, Marisa gave me an update. “Dr. Woliner, my hairdresser thinks St. Agnes answered my prayers, but between you and me, I think you had something to do with it too.”

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References: [1] Reid EE, et al. Clinical severity does not reliably predict quality of life in women with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 May 24. [2] Trüeb RM. St. Agnes of Rome: patron saint for women with hair loss? Dermatology. 2009; 219(2):97-8. [3] Trozak DJ. Letter: Hair loss after therapy with chorionic gonadotropin. Arch Dermatol. 1976 Jul; 112(7):1035. [4] Mirmirani P. Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women? Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165 Suppl 3:7-11. [5] Baker SM. What is Biomedical? Presentation to the National Autism Association. April 7, 2011. [6] Deloche C, et al. Low iron stores: a risk factor for excessive hair loss in non-menopausal women. Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Nov-Dec; 17(6):507-12. Epub 2007 Oct 19. [7] Dhabhar FS, et al. Diurnal and acute stress-induced changes in distribution of peripheral blood leukocyte subpopulations. Brain Behav Immun. 1994 Mar; 8(1):66-79. [8] van Beek N, et al. Thyroid hormones directly alter human hair follicle functions: anagen prolongation and stimulation of both hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation and hair pigmentation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Nov; 93(11):4381-8. [9] Guran T, et al. Alopecia: association with resistance to thyroid hormones. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Nov; 22(11):1075-81. [10] Sinclair R, et al. Hair loss in women: medical and cosmetic approaches to increase scalp hair fullness. Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165: Suppl 3:12-8.

Dr. Kenneth Woliner is a board-certified family medicine physician in private practice in Boca Raton. He can be reached at: Holistic Family Medicine; 9325 Glades Road, #104, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-314-0950 knw6@cornell.edu ; www.holisticfamilymed.com

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Horses Healing Hearts

One Child, One Horse, One Day At A Time

t could be their charming smiles or the musical notes in their laughs, but children capture our hearts. There are 28 million children of alcoholics living among us, but only one organization that brings those smiles into full fruition: Horses Healing Hearts. Using equine experiential learning, Liz Olszewski has created a program harnessing horses as positive mentors to help children learn from the gentle giants and understand life, themselves and how to cope with their parent’s addiction. The nonprofit organization, founded in September 2009 by Olszewski, a Wellington resident, helps ease the pain of kids growing up in a home affected by substance abuse. Horses

Healing Hearts provides these children with the opportunity to help heal emotionally by working with horses, while having fun and learning positive life-coping skills, responsibility and confidence. “We are the only organization in the nation doing this,” Olszewski said. “We want to be able to save the world, but I realize as a business person that I need to focus my efforts. This is a personal cause for me; I went through it as a child.” When Olszewski was 14, her mother was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, while both her biological father and stepfather suffered from alcoholism. Olszewski admitted that some of her childhood memories have haunted her to the present, and

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this is where her passion stems. Although she loved her stepfather dearly, young Olszewski struggled with understanding his irrational actions, which marked much of her childhood. “A lot of mental illness coincides with alcoholism,” Olszewski said. “They are not happy memories, but later in life I grew to understand that this is what alcoholics do — they lose patience and don’t think logically in the moment.” Her stepfather became sober when Olszewski was 12. That was when she began learning about Alcoholics Anonymous. The man, who had once caused her bittersweet memories, soon became her mentor. He was the opposite of who he had once been, and it was his idea to send her to stay with her aunt for a summer. That was

One of the most important aspects of Horses Healing Hearts is the emotional bonding between horse and child.

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where she was first introduced to the love a horse can provide.

realized that she could use horses with the children of alcoholics.

“My aunt had rescued a young mustang and trained him to fourth level in dressage and went on to win third place with him at Dressage at Devon. This was an incredible accomplishment,” Olszewski said. “That was the first time I was ever really involved with horses. I saw this horse, and I saw all these parallels — between his scars on the outside and mine on the inside. He survived and went on to accomplish great things; I hoped I could have the same fate. I knew I wanted to be with horses, and use them to make a difference for me and for others.”

“Everyone thought I was crazy,” Olszewski laughed, but she stuck with it. “People were so afraid of labels and how the children and parents would feel regarding the stigma attached to alcoholism and substance abuse. Roles are constantly changing for children, whether it is accepting new boundaries as parents regain responsibility with new-found sobriety, or feeling neglected as they see their parents slipping away when they sometimes relapse.”

Years passed, and Olszewski used her experiences to write about her traumatic experiences. She knew she wanted to help people and, after volunteering with a therapeutic riding program, saw a true connection for equine experiential learning. She

She said they try to keep family communication lines open by helping to teach openness and trust, adding that it’s not easy for children who are used to hiding their emotions. “Talking openly seems foreign because it’s practiced so little, but it’s the backbone of what we try to teach them to do,” Olszewski said.

Olszewski works tirelessly to bring attention to the cause. Horses Healing Hearts has continued to raise awareness by working alongside Randy Grimes of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miss Florida USA 2012 Karina Brez, one of the original co-founders of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics Phil Diaz, pro polo player Jeff Blake, Olympic gold medalist Peter Wylde and professional dressage rider Marco Bernal. Every weekend, Horses Healing Hearts holds sessions at the sponsor barns. At the beginning, the participants are led by a child educator who is able to let them share things about their week. The children are also asked to discuss what they are grateful for, and one of Olszewski’s favorite stories is of the

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Horses Healing Hearts founder Liz Olszewski along with ambassador Karina Brez present Mark Bellissimo and Dennis Shaughnessy with a plaque signed by program participants to thank them for the FTI Great Charity Challenge’s generous donation of $25,000 to the nonprofit organization.

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put them on cheap shirts, right?’ I just smiled, gave her a high five and said, ‘That’s my girl.’” It is moments like this that drive Olszewski forward. “This is one small, albeit poignant, example of how many of our kids refuse to see the negative in life,” she explained. “These two girls have seen two suicides in two years and have been in the program since 2010. Given what they’ve been through, you’d think they’d be very broken, but with our kids, it’s just the opposite; they are fighters, resilient beyond measure.” At Horses Healing Hearts, children learn skills such as setting boundaries, teamwork, dealing with emotions, the importance of routines and how to minimize risk around horses, as well as in their daily lives. They meet weekends to learn at a sponsor barn how to groom and tack up a horse, and get a 15-minute private riding lesson. Money to help Horses Healing Hearts grow comes from donors, grants and the annual White, White West Fundraiser at the Players Club in mid-February. “It is definitely growing. We’re very grateful. Our goal is to one day have our own facility,” Olszewski said. She added that inquiries about affiliations are coming from around the country and said the board of directors and advisory board will work to make the organization nationwide. To learn more about Horses Healing Hearts, or how you can help, visit www.hhhusa.org or call (561) 713-6133.

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From the engagement party to the special day itself, the stunning array of venues available at the International Polo Club allows couples to customdesign personalized experiences. They may choose from unique indoor venues to spectacular outdoor locations. IPC’s luxurious poolside pavilion is an ideal tropical setting, as is the lush expanse of an emerald green polo field. To make the fantasy complete, a charming horse and carriage awaits to transport the bride and groom. IPC honors each wedding by offering highly personalized care that includes exceptional décor, premier support services and impeccable attention to detail. To the delight of guests, award-winning chefs bring a superior level of talent to inspired menus and use only fresh, high-quality, seasonal ingredients.

med at the University of St. Louis when he realized that food was more his style. Instead, Sellner became a four-star chef at a bed and breakfast in Maine, then went on to Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. When IPC offered him more freedom and lots of room to grow professionally, Sellner jumped at the chance. “Our kitchen/catering team thrives on the fast-paced environment,” he said, “It’s an adrenaline rush every day during the winter season.”

Whether you want your dream wedding to be elegant, sophisticated, intimate or “one for the ages,” IPC can make your affair an event to remember — Chef William Sellner practically guarantees it. Now in his seventh season at IPC, Sellner is a smiling, talented, high-energy “force of action.” He has worked in the industry since his high school days, starting out at restaurants doing everything from grilling chicken to waiting tables. He was fast-tracked in pre-

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Sellner particularly enjoys creating unique menus for weddings and special events. “A person’s wedding day should be perfect,” he said, “so we intensely focus on every single detail that the family wants — be it a lavish buffet or a sixcourse gourmet dinner — to make it extraordinary.” Binks Forest Golf Club Three ballrooms and the capability to host up to 250 guests make the Binks Forest Golf Club one of the larger venues in Wellington. And, with previous experience at the “21” Club and the Russian Tea Room in New York City, Chef Mark Adams brings a wealth of knowledge to his profession. “He does a zucchini ring filled with whole baby carrots and fresh asparagus that has become a specialty of the house,” Director of Catering Whitney Buchanan said. “He also does a sweet mashed and garlic mashed potato coupe.’”

The most popular entrées are the petite filet mignon with pink peppercorn reduction and the chicken breast stuffed with boursin cheese and wilted spinach with chardonnay beurre blanc. However, if you’ve got a particular taste in mind, the Binks Forest Golf Club aims to please. “Our main focus is to be very, very accommodating,” Buchanan said. “We offer different packages in several price ranges, depending on the type of event, and we customize the menu until it is exactly what the clients want.” Specialty meals for vegetarians and vegans are no problem, and glutenfree meals have become increasingly popular. And since presentation is everything, the staff puts a lot of thought into how the food will look. “We have several props we use for elevation and stations display,” Buchanan said. “We are constantly adding to our inventory to keep current with what’s in style and

in season. As far as Chef Adams is concerned, he is always changing and updating his menu and plating techniques. We also do a lot of tailoring of food presentation toward different themes, building around the color scheme of the event.”

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Binks Forest hosts about 275 events each year, with the fundraiser for Bosom Buddies being one of the most popular with staff. “It’s a group of women who raise money for breast cancer patients in Palm Beach County,” Buchanan said. “They do a fashion show luncheon and a gala here, and those events are out of the box. They are such personal events, and they hit home with a lot of our staff, servers and bartenders.”

Binks Forest Golf Club Director of Catering Whitney Buchanan. Photo by Abner Pedraza

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Wanderers Club Executive Chef Tam Ha. Photo Courtesy Jonathan Connolly Photography

Wanderers Club The Wanderers Club in Wellington, with its classic pairing of golf and polo, is an exclusive private club that hosts outside events such as weddings from May to October and on selected nights during the fall and winter. It was created for equestrian, golf and tennis enthusiasts but also features party and meeting spaces for gatherings of all sizes. The club’s talented executive chef, Tam Ha, who came to the club directly from Mar-a-Lago, is well-equipped to handle all culinary requests to create the perfect wedding.

The rest is history. Ha has excelled in his position as executive chef for the past four years. “The kitchen is the heart of the club,” he said. “My experience here is unlike any previous position in my career. I have a close-knit kitchen staff, and we work together like a family. We take great pride in keeping our menus interesting and in serving excellent and intriguing dishes.” Benvenuto Restaurant The 1929 Mizner-inspired building that is Benvenuto features Tuscaninfluenced architecture surrounded by breathtaking gardens. With more than 38 years of experience, Benvenuto Restaurant is one of the premier catering and banquet destinations in Palm Beach County. Its Tower Room bar and lounge is the perfect place to host a cocktail hour before dinner, and the European Courtyard allows the bride and groom to entertain guests in style under the stars. The world-influenced American cuisine is a favorite, whichever of the elegantly appointed banquet rooms you choose. Guests will dine on gourmet Continental cuisine, served by whitegloved professionals. Specialty drinks will help set your event apart and make it memorable. “The promise of excellence starts

Ha was born in Vietnam and raised by a grandmother who inspired his love of cooking. He moved to the United States at age 14 and, due to that early influence, decided to go to culinary school to become a professional chef. After graduation, he began his culinary career — first in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, then, in 1997, as sous chef at Palm Beach’s Everglades Club. In 2003, Tam left the Everglades Club to work at Mar-a-Lago — until the Wanderers Club came calling.

here,” owner Jean-Philippe Gaudree said. “We know that you are planning an event to be remembered, and no matter what the occasion, you’ve come to the right place.”

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With Director of Catering Marija Posavac at the helm, Benvenuto is a five-star winner of Wedding Wire’s Bride’s Choice Awards in 2013 and was also featured in The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2013. “What sets Benvenuto apart is that it is run by family,” Posavac said. “All the family is in the business, so you get service and a personal touch you may not be able to get at a large venue.” When future brides and grooms meet with a Benvenuto representative, they are shown the grounds and asked about the date and number of expected guests. Then comes the tasting. “We like to invite the bride and groom to the dining room and let them order off the menu so they can taste the food and see the presentation of the plate,” Posavac said. That’s possible because co-owner Jon Howe is also the chef. The specialties of the house — rack of lamb and chateaubriand — are available for weddings, and any entrée can be custom-tailored. “The menu is American Continental, but there are many different cultures in South Florida,” Posavac said. “Our chef Benvenuto Restaurant Director of Catering Marija Posavac. Photo by Abner Pedraza

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can add a Creole influence or a Haitian influence or whatever the couple would like. Vegetarian, gluten-free and kosher meals are always available.” Posavac noted that clients today have more culinary knowledge. “It absolutely makes things easier,” she said. “Individual people bring individuality to an event. We did a masqueradethemed wedding that was absolutely gorgeous.” The Addison Of the 500 events Executive Chef Patrick Duffy caters annually for the Addison, many are weddings, each with its own color scheme and some with a strong cultural theme. “One Indian wedding we did several weeks ago was quite challenging,” Duffy recalled. “There are so many variations Executive Chef Patrick Duffy shown in front of one of the colorfully decorated banquet halls at the Addison.

Photo by Abner Pedraza

of the chicken dish teekha masala. There is no specific way to do it, but we presented a couple of variations until we got it right. This is what makes my job interesting on a daily basis. We want to appease each client’s palate — get the seasoning right, tweak the presentation a bit — we are very accommodating that way.” This attention to detail is what sets the Addison apart. Formerly a restaurant, the event venue has kept its fivediamond ability to please each and every diner. “We fire our proteins fresh so we are able to allow guests to choose how they want them done. If we are serving 300 guests and 150 of them order filets and 13 of those want mid-rare, we can do it. You have the choice right at your table. We serve a la carte type food to

a catering multitude,” Duffy added. “We also kept several of the restaurant’s longstanding signature dishes — the Chilean sea bass with miso-sake marinade and the jumbo Addison crab cakes, for instance.”

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Events are custom-tailored to the finest point, beginning when clients meet with the Addison’s event coordinators. Themes and colors are discussed, then, as the big day approaches, menus are chosen and private tastings scheduled. Even out-of-town clients can be accommodated for tastings. “We honor all dietary restrictions, whether due to allergies or personal preference,” Duffy said. “Last week, out of 300 people, 40 of the entrees were prepared with dietary restrictions.” A favorite hors d’oeuvre is the tomato basil soup shooter, served in an Photo Courtesy Munoz Photography

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espresso cup with a mini grilled cheese sandwich on the side. Or the braised short ribs. Or the butternut squash — when it’s in season. And presentation is everything. “We do a lot of fresh greens and, because of that, have access to farm-fresh flowers and vines for presentation purposes,” Duffy said. Beautiful — and delicious. Boca Raton Resort & Club Whether a bride envisions a stunning oceanfront beach wedding or an elegant wedding aboard a yacht, the wedding event planners at Boca by Design at the Boca Raton Resort & Club can make destination wedding dreams come true. The private, 356-acre resort features exquisite architecture from its glamorous 1926 heritage, a half-mile stretch of private beach at the beach club, a marina and yacht club.

From grand ballrooms and spacious salons with verandas featuring magnificent views, to oceanfront ballrooms and meticulously landscaped gardens and lawns, weddings and events at the resort’s venues can be simple or spectacular. With approximately 150,000 square feet of space available, there is a wide variety of locations throughout the property from which to choose. Brides searching for a one-of-a-kind space to hold a memorable wedding will find all they need.

“With innovative menus and awardwinning catering services, brides have an endless variety of world-class dining choices,” said George Petrocelli, director of convention services at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. “Menus are customized for each wedding, creating celebrations that are memorable.”

One of the most important elements of unforgettable weddings is the selection of the menu. With more than 16 chefs in 13 on-site kitchens and bakeries, wedding menus at the Boca Raton Resort have been created to meet the discriminating tastes of the bride and her wedding guests. Each menu showcases the season’s freshest ingredients in inventive dishes that complement the style of the wedding.

Meanwhile, the resort’s resident cake artists are renowned for their exceptional creativity with all things sweet and delectable. Wedding cakes can be artfully adorned with fresh flowers that complement the bride’s theme, such as alternating tiers of peonies and hydrangeas tucked between square layers of luscious cakes, or fresh daisies atop and beneath a fresh springtime cake design.

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Ivette Savoie, Jillian Stevens, George Petrocelli and Joyce Lu. Photo Courtesy Boca Raton Resort & Club

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“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue!” Those wellknown wedding traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. But how did they originate and what do they stand for?

Some say “something old” symbolizes the bride’s connection to her family and her past, whereas “something new” represents the start of her new life. Borrowing an item to wear on the wedding day is a symbolic gesture that family and friends will always be by the bride’s side, while in many cultures, “something blue” denotes love, fidelity and modesty. Today, it is often a piece of ribbon pinned to the bride’s undergarments, but in olden days, many wedding dresses were actually blue, not today’s traditional white. Yet modern weddings often turn tradition on its head, adding unique, personalized details. Although many still wouldn’t be caught without that lucky sixpence in her shoe, many brides have opted out of the traditional white or ivory wedding heel for a pop of color beneath the dress. While onlookers are comforted to see the old-fashioned, wellorchestrated standards, such as the cutting of the cake, the first dance and the bouquet toss, these traditions are now usually modified with unique, personal touches that carry the flavor of the bride and groom. The once-traditional, three-tier, white, round wedding cake may now be draped in jewel tones and crystals, or even adorned with the colors of the couple’s favorite sports team. There are many new and creative trends for today’s weddings. Yet no matter how far off the traditional path, fragments of the well-worn, longstanding traditions lie at the core. 54

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TABLE FOR TWO

TYING THE KNOT

To dais or not to dais? This is the question. How many times have you been asked to be in a bridal party and dreaded sitting at the long bridal table on a raised platform, often surrounded by strangers throughout the entire reception. These days, more and more couples are opting for a personalized table for two and unchaining the bridal party so they may sit with their friends and family. This motif places more emphasis on the bride and groom and highlights their special moment that much more.

There is no doubt that the bride will look beautiful on her big day, but make sure that the groom also looks his best. After all, it is also his big day! White dress shirts with big, black bow ties have long been replaced and rarely make appearances at today’s weddings. Although most still want to go formal with bow ties and cummerbunds, many grooms choose to add a hint of their style with color or patterns allowing their personalities to shine through. Ties with matching pocket squares are all the rage.

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Signs are popping up all over today’s venues. Whether it’s guiding guests to the ceremony, welcoming everyone to the reception, or helping friends and family find their seats, a unique sign is a great way to convey personal messages throughout the event. Many couples coordinate signage to wedding colors or themes. From chalkboards for a homespun look, to custom-printed signs announcing “here comes the bride” strung on ribbon and carried down the aisle just before the big reveal, to the fun “pick a seat not a side” sign that urges both families to become one, couples can really have great fun with this new trend.

Plain gold bands and old-fashioned solitaire, pear-shaped engagement rings have been replaced by many alternate shapes and metal choices. Platinum has made its way onto many newlyweds fingers in recent years. Many women are hoping for the ring that they have long been dreaming of, and many of the new styles provide the best of both worlds: a trendy overall look with a classic-shaped stone. Uniquely colored diamonds are also becoming more popular. Few diamonds possess natural color, but rare finds include yellow, red, blue and brown. Know as “fancy” diamonds, they’re perfect for the bride who wants her ring to be more distinctive than the average ring.

What could be better than a gorgeous cake on your dessert table? Three trendy cakes, of course! Many couples are choosing to go with variety instead of tradition when it comes to wedding cakes. Large, white, threetiered cakes are being replaced by multiple cakes in smaller sizes and brighter colors. This allows for the option to serve more than one flavor, and guests will marvel at the bountiful dessert spread. Choosing this new twist over a traditional single cake will set a reception apart and ensure that every detail, including dessert, is a reflection of the bride and groom’s distinctive style.

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Perhaps it makes you cry just thinking about walking down the aisle with dad. However, if mom plays a huge role in your life, too, she can now accompany the bride arm in arm. This has moms feeling more included than ever. As the groom’s mother gets to dance with her son and the father of the bride has his special dance, the mother of the bride traditionally does not have a special wedding part. Change tradition and give mom her special place on this big day. With one parent on each arm, you’ll show your guests just how important both your parents are to you.

Weddings tend to be elegant affairs, but with this new twist at weddings, guests can let loose. With a multitude of props, including funky sunglasses, masks, swords, crowns and big foam fingers, guests can enter a photo booth, slide the privacy curtain closed and take some outrageous photos to leave for the couple, along with a second set for them to take home. The idea is quickly becoming more than a trend, and photo booths and video booths are now a staple at many weddings. So when attending your next wedding, be sure to find the booth and get in line!

The newest dresses sweeping the bridal runway shows this season are perfect for the bride-to-be looking to make a statement on her big day. Although there’s still plenty of white and ivory dresses to choose from, don’t be surprised if the guest of honor shows up in pewter, cotton candy, scarlet red or even a black wedding gown. Many brides want their dress to express their identity and share their fashion sense with the world. There are no hard rules when choosing a favorite — just keep in mind that pictures will live on far longer than fly-by-night trends.

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White wedding shoes have been shelved for hot, new, spunky, blinged-out, colorful heels. Getting married today? Perhaps you’d like to choose a vibrant red shoe. Think no one will even be able to see them? They’ll notice. And more importantly, you will know. They’ll peek out from under the dress when the bride walks or sits. Choose a color that matches the bouquet, or perhaps the wedding colors or bridal party outfits. Some brides are even opting for two pairs of shoes, one for the wedding ceremony and one for the reception. Go for it and add some color to the day!

Remember when couples actually sat through a receiving line, or those clumsy white satin or lace gift bags the bride had to hold during the reception? Well, thank goodness for the trending gift collection options. Wedding card boxes are now made of wood with fancy hardware, peekthrough Plexiglass holders or decorated bird cages. Regardless of style, it should be placed in a specified area in the reception hall, usually on a table where the guest book can be signed at the same time. This makes it possible for guests to make their way over and leisurely place gifts inside throughout the night.

Trends don’t always become traditions, but one of the current thank-you card ideas being received by guests across the nation has real staying power. Although it will need to be pre-planned with the photographer, couples are sneaking away from the party to stage the perfect thank-you card photo. Everything from a dangling “thank you” sign held end-to-end by the couple, to names and dates etched into a tree, to a stolen kiss posed behind an open umbrella with the words “thank you” on it. These well-thought-out plans send heartfelt thanks to guests for sharing in the special day.

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of the hair. The color is natural looking, and it’s also the most natural product out on the market.”

Tricho Salon offers customers comfort and style from the moment they walk in the door. “It’s about the overall experience,” owner Damiano Guardino explained. “I know my salon is extremely welcoming from the moment guests walk in, so they can relax and feel comfortable. We want to welcome them into our home, not our business.”

Tricho Salon uses Alfaparf and Kérastase hair products, which are world-renowned for their quality. “The products are high quality, luxurious, and it also does what the product says it will do,” Guardino said. “It nourishes the hair, treats it and gives it a long-lasting shine.”

You can expect a relaxing experience in the pristine salon, with clean white walls and floors that beckon visitors to sit back and indulge in a great new look. Each guest receives a complimentary head massage to help them truly unwind, before getting a fabulous cut, color or treatment. “We cater to every hair need,” Guardino said. “We offer every type of hair coloring and cutting, as well as conditioning treatments to nourish the hair. We’re all about the wellness

Clients can count on a great look, whether a modern, edgy cut and color or something more classic. Tricho Salon not only brings the best in hair education from around the world, but its stylists are educators themselves. “My creative team is responsible for going around the world and teaching other salons what the latest trends are,” Guardino said. “We partner with the fashion industry, and we’re also the beauty experts for several magazines, advising on the latest trends. It’s not just about doing hair in the

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salon, it’s about educating ourselves and others. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel the world and bring what I’ve learned back to the team.” The salon’s styles were featured at Swim Week in Miami, and Guardino has appeared on national television, giving hair makeovers — a service that guests of Tricho Salon can enjoy. “Our specialty is combining skin tonality and face shape to create an overall look and design for your hair,” he said. Guardino said the salon focuses on getting the right style, the right product and the right look for each customer, while maintaining the health of the hair. “We pride ourselves on listening to our customers,” he said. “We ask about their lifestyle and how they maintain their style. Then we make realistic suggestions to come up with a couture look for you. We look for what will best complement you on your face shape and structure. At the same time, it’s about the wellness and the longevity of the hair and color. We think about what it will look like 30 days or three months from now.” Tricho Salon is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Mall at Wellington Green. For more information, call (561) 753-0052 or visit www.trichosalon.com.

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Independent Imaging in Wellington is equipped with the most advanced scanning services, including the newest equipment for detecting breast lesions. “One of the things we have here at Independent Imaging that you don’t have access to frequently in this area is the tomosynthesis,” explained Dr. Eric Baumel, medical director at Independent Imaging. Baumel described it as a combination of many mammogram images creating a three-dimensional view. “These are digital mammograms,” said Baumel, sitting in a darkened room looking at two 40-inch vertical computer screens. “In the old days, we did film screen mammograms. One of the nice things about digital is you can change the window and level. You can magnify it.” Most imaging centers and hospitals have switched to digital mammograms instead of film because it offers radiologists far more latitude. “Plus, you can store it all on the computer instead of having them in these jackets,” he said. “Now they can all be burned to a CD, so it allows portability.” Most hospitals and doctors have digital mammogram technology, but Independent Imaging takes it a step beyond with tomosynthesis. “We do the standard four-view mammogram, one top-down and one side-to-side, and then they do another set of exposures, and when they do that, the tube moves at an arc while taking the exposure. It’s basically taking a number of different slices, and then we can reconstruct them, so you can bring things in and out of focus.”

This process makes early tumors more discernible. About 15 percent of women will have to return for additional mammogram views to check if something on the image is actually a tumor, not overlapping tissue. “With tomosynthesis, you can eliminate the callback about 30 percent of the time,” Baumel said. The technology is particularly useful for women with dense breasts and those under 50, he said. Independent Imaging also has breast ultrasound, positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (PET/CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). “That’s the full complement ,” Baumel said. “PET/CT would be for somebody who has diagnosis of a cancer and we would be getting the extent of the disease. MRI of the breast will also be problem-solving. If there is a woman who has had distortion from a previous surgery, and you’re not certain whether something you see on the mammogram is a mass or just distortion from surgery, MRI can help determine the difference.” Dr. Tom Kirchner, a specialist in diagnostic radiology and vascular and interventional radiology, explained that the PET/CT scan is used to look for the possible spread of a cancer to other organs. “We do a lot of PET scans in follow-up to patients that have already gotten treatment,” he said. “They come back to us, and we follow them over time.” Baumel said the PET/CT is a major breakthrough. “When PET first came

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out, you’d see these globs and you’d have to try to guess where it was,” he said. “Now you’re able to superimpose it and see, ‘Oh, that glob is in the adrenal gland.’” For the claustrophobic, Independent Imaging also has short-bore, highfield MRI equipment. “They’re not the 8-foot-long tunnel,” Baumel said, adding that the technicians are good at talking people through the procedures. Independent Imaging’s Women’s Center is also equipped with a bonedensity scanner. Independent Imaging’s Wellington facility is at 3347 State Road 7, Suite 100. For more information, visit www. independentimaging.com or call (561) 795-5558. |wellington the magazine| October 2013

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Coldwell Banker’s Ann Angotti Brings Clients Two Decades Of Real-Estate Experience Story by Deborah Welky  Photo by Abner Pedraza

Ann Angotti of Coldwell Banker has been riding the real-estate roller coaster for nearly two decades. Over the years, she’s seen many changes and learned a lot of things. “When I first got into the market in 1994, people were coming to their closings owing money, and short sales weren’t an option at the time,” she recalled. “Then, when the market was good, all an agent had to do was list a property and she got multiple offers. Then came the downturn in the economy, but I held my own. And now the market is coming back again.” Angotti takes each market change in stride. “I won’t complain — real estate has been good to me. It’s up and down and, when it’s down, you have to go to Real Estate 101 and start again,” she said. “Agents who popped up when things were good because they thought it was a free ride — now they’re gone. When things get tough, you really have to know how to sell real estate. Each transaction is different.” Angotti said that honesty is always the best policy. “There are so many disclosures now,” she said, “things the buyers have a right to know — that they need to know. When I go into a listing appointment, I don’t tell the seller what they want to hear; I tell them what they need to hear. I want to get the listing by being ethical. If I’m not, that doesn’t help either one of us. I do feel sorry for some of the younger people who are trying to get into a home. Right now, they are getting outbid by investors who are paying cash. Often, non-investors just can’t go that high.” Angotti became associated with Coldwell

Banker when she used the firm to help her find a rental. She had moved from New Jersey with a retail store in 1993 but, a year later, wanted to try something different. It was a perfect fit. Today, she is a Coldwell Banker preview specialist for properties worth $1 million or more. Her territory extends from North Palm Beach to Delray Beach, from Palm Beach to Wellington — whether it be “waterfront, equestrian, residential or condominium.” Many of her former clients become lifelong friends. “I had one gentleman from California — a photographer looking for a place to use as a gallery when he was in town. He started out looking at $50,000 properties, but he didn’t see anything he liked. So he went up $10,000, then another $10,000, then $20,000. He ended up spending $180,000 cash. The gentleman was phenomenal; his work was phenomenal. I looked forward to seeing him every year when he came here, and I really miss him now that he’s passed away. I’ve had some really good clients over the years. They become like family. And that reflects on the referrals I get from them.” If Angotti could give a bit of advice, it would be for Wellington residents to get out more and enjoy what the community has to offer. “This is such a great area, and some people don’t even realize what’s here,” she said. “Many people aren’t familiar with the equestrian area at all. They’re in their own little pod. They should drive by and see what a great town this really is.” To contact Angotti, call (561) 329-8231 or visit Coldwell Banker at 12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 100, in Wellington. Find her online at www. annangotti.com or e-mail annangotti@realtor.com. |wellington the magazine| October 2013

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Breast Cancer Survivor Volunteers To Help Others With Their Battles Volunteering can be a funny thing. Sometimes, people get involved for a specific reason, and then, a new circumstance arises, putting a completely different spin on their volunteer work. So it is with Cindy Albers, the October nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Volunteer of the Year Award. Albers arrived in Wellington after moving to South Florida from the Washington, D.C., area with her husband, Mark, their two young sons, Aaron and Matthew, and family dog Goldie. Mark and Cindy, who met while both were attending the University of Maryland, packed their bags and headed to the Palm Beaches when he got a job offer in Palm Beach Gardens. “We researched various areas to live that would be within commuting distance of Mark’s job and decided on Wellington, since it offers a family oriented community with good public schools,” Albers said. “We purchased a home, registered the boys at the local elementary school, signed them up for soccer and joined Temple Beth Torah.” But it wasn’t an easy time, since they had left much behind in the Northeast. “It was a tough transition for us since we were leaving our immediate family — both of our parents, siblings, nieces and nephews — as well as a circle of close friends,” Albers recalled. Aaron and Matthew were attending Panther Run Elementary School, and Cindy thought it would be the perfect

time to get involved and volunteer in their classes. “I was taking time off from my career as a corporate recruiter to get acclimated and start our new lives in Wellington,” Albers said. “I had worked full-time and part-time during their childhood and had always been envious of the mothers who were able to get more involved in their communities and spend more time with their children. Volunteering seemed to be a great way to get involved, meet people, learn about the community and feel productive.” Albers had done some volunteering back in Maryland. “I was involved in numerous volunteer roles, including chairing school activities and events, assisting teachers, charitable events through the temple and the boys’ sports,” she said. Her husband also became a volunteer, thanks to the boys. “Our sons wanted to play soccer, so I volunteered my husband’s time and signed him up to coach both of their soccer teams,” Albers said. “The boys continued to play soccer, then basketball and then lacrosse, which eventually led to my husband starting up the Wellington Youth Lacrosse League. We were settling in to our new community.” Then, in 2008, at the age of 41, Albers was diagnosed with breast cancer. “At the time, I received support from a friend of my aunt, a long-term breast cancer survivor,” she said. “She called me and listened and understood my fears, and it helped me to have

somebody to talk with who was a survivor and understood the emotional aspect.” The “emotional aspect” of her diagnosis was compounded by the fact that Aaron was preparing for his bar mitzvah. “I had made the decision to go through chemotherapy to improve my odds of the cancer not coming back,” Albers said. “In my wildest dreams, I would never have imagined myself wearing a wig at my son’s bar mitzvah, but with the support of my family and friends, it was a wonderful and memorable celebration.” It also led to a new volunteer path. “I remember thinking that after my ordeal, I would like to be able to make a difference for others who were facing and fighting breast cancer,” she recalled. As she completed her treatment and started to feel stronger, Albers made the decision to get involved in helping others again. “I decided to become more involved in my temple and joined the Caring Committee, providing support to members in need,” she said. “After the chairs retired, I became the committee chair and then a temple board member. Volunteering was becoming another way to help with my healing process. It felt good to help others feel good.” Three years after completing her treatment, Albers attended a training |wellington the magazine| October 2013

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Right Inset, Top to Bottom The Tuna Tartare appetizer features sushi-grade tuna mixed with capers, lemon, sea salt, sweet ginger, soy and a bit of wasabi. The Blackened Salmon entrĂŠe features fresh fish blackened and served on a bed of vegetables with a preserved lemon jus.

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Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature Grilled Caesar Salad is a modern take on the classic dish, with grilled romaine heart drizzled and Caesar dressing, finished with pignoli nuts, marinated heirloom tomatoes and asiago cheese. Cowboy Steak, the house favorite, is an 18-ounce bone-in ribeye.

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ffering delicious, juicy cuts of steak and succulent seafood dishes, Jordan’s Steak Bistro opened its doors in April in the Pointe at Wellington Green.

Jordan’s serves up delicious meals and cocktails in a stylish environment. Owners Jordan and Ivette Naftal wanted to bring great food to the community. “We felt like we needed a steakhouse here,” Jordan said. “We wanted it to be someplace we’d go.” Jordan grew up in the restaurant industry, studying at Florida International University in Miami and working in both corporate and independent restaurants across the country. “I started washing dishes when I was 11 years old and worked my way up in the business,” he said. “I was always in the restaurant business in one form or another.” He and Ivette owned Jordan’s Steakhouse, an upscale restaurant in Maryland, for eight years before coming to Wellington. “We made it a place we wanted to go, so we were very successful there,” Jordan said. “We closed it a few years ago and began looking for another location.” Jordan’s father, Alan, lived in Wellington. “We fell in love with the spot,” he said. “We decided to open a restaurant that was a little less formal than before.” Perfect for a date or a celebration, Jordan’s Steak Bistro is modern and stylish, with warm orange and wood walls that offset the dark wood chairs and white tablecloths. Guests can sit at one of the many tables, or at the large, fully stocked bar. “We’re known for our drinks,” Ivette said. “Jordan is an unbelievable mixologist. He’s very creative, and we have a menu of specialty items.” The menu is stocked with some of the Naftals’ personal favorite drinks, along with custom-infused alcohol. “We infuse our own vodkas instead of buying flavored vodka,” Jordan explained. “We have everything from black tea to basil and vanilla.” One of the specialty cocktails is the Basil Martini ($12), a perfect blend of vodka and fresh basil with a hint of |wellington the magazine| October 2013

wellington table St. Germain elderflower. The combination makes the perfect drink to whet your appetite. Aside from the cocktails, the menu at Jordan’s Steak Bistro will keep you coming back for another bite. “We have delicious steaks, great, fresh seafood and more,” Jordan said. “We try to use the best ingredients, with as much local, natural and organic products as possible. Everything is made to order.” No matter what you order, you’re in for a great treat. The menu features fresh twists on classic dishes. Like the cocktail menu, you’ll find the dinner menu punctuated with the couple’s favorite dishes. For first timers, Jordan always has a dinner suggestion. “When people come in for the first time and ask what to order, I tell them to try three things: the Tuna Tartare, the Grilled Caesar and the Cowboy Steak.” The Tuna Tartare ($14) is a great starter, with sushi-grade tuna mixed with capers, lemon, sea salt, sweet One of the specialty cocktails is the Basil Martini, a blend of vodka and fresh basil with a hint of St. Germain elderflower.

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ginger, soy and a bit of wasabi. The combination is zesty and flavorful. For the next course, the Grilled Caesar Salad ($9) is a modern take on the classic dish. “It’s a grilled romaine heart — we put it right on the broiler,” Jordan explained. “Then we drizzle our Caesar dressing on it and finish the salad with pignoli nuts, marinated baby heirloom tomatoes and shaved asiago cheese.” The salad is simply delicious with a combination of flavors that rival the classic version of the salad.

There are plenty of other items to choose from. “For healthy food seekers, we have some vegetarian items,” Ivette noted. And there is also a small plate menu, with plates that range from $9 to $15. “It’s sandwiches and other small plates,” Jordan said. “We wanted to provide a way for people to eat here every night if they want to. Or, they can come in for special occasions and spend as much as they want. You can come in and have a small plate with a salad and a glass of wine, or choose a big steak or seafood.”

But at Jordan’s Steak Bistro, steak is king. The Cowboy Steak ($39) is the house favorite. An 18-ounce bone-in ribeye, the steak is cooked to perfection and served with pommes frites.

The Naftals created a space they enjoy, with a menu of food they love, knowing that their guests will enjoy the restaurant as much as they do. “You’ll find one or both of us here every night of the week,” Ivette said.

For a lighter fare, try the Blackened Salmon ($22). The fresh fish is blackened and served on a bed of vegetables with a preserved lemon jus. The dish is light yet filling, with the lemon providing the perfect balance to the succulent salmon.

Jordan’s Steak Bistro is located in the Pointe at Wellington Green at 10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. every day of the week. For more information, or to make reservations, call (561) 793-9394 or visit www. jordanssteakbistro.com.

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wellington dining guide Agliolio Fresh Pasta & Wine Bar (12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Wellington Plaza) offers a fine dining experience at casual dining prices featuring fresh pastas and homemade sauces. For more info., call (561) 798-7770. 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. Brooklyn Bagel in Wellington has been in business for more than 20 years offering customers handmade, authentic bagels and more. Brooklyn Bagel is located at 13873 Wellington Trace, Suite B9, in the Wellington Marketplace shopping plaza. For more information, call (561) 784-5501. Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant is located on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Mall at Wellington Green. Specializing in family-style Italian cuisine, Buca di Beppo is known for its large portions designed to serve several people. For more info., call (561) 7903287 or visit www.bucadibeppo.com. Cilantro’s Gourmet Deli at the corner of Lake Worth Road and Isles View Drive is stocked with irresistible South American and Latin specialties. From catering Argentinean asados and paella for 50 to pizza by the square foot, Cilantro’s has something for everyone. For more info., call (561) 296-6500. First Watch, the Daytime Café, is now open in Wellington at 2335 South State Road 7 in front of the Mall at Wellington Green near Office Depot. First Watch is open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. For more info., call (561) 795-5500 or visit www.firstwatch.com. For an authentic, elegant Italian experience, visit Franco Italian Bistro at 10160 W. Forest Hill Blvd.,

Suite 103, in the Pointe at Wellington Green. For more info., call (561) 615-1551. Gabriel’s Cafe & Grille is Wellington’s oldest restaurant. Serving breakfast and lunch, Gabriel’s is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily in the Wellington Plaza at the intersection of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., call (561) 793-0675. The Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 10) is open for lunch and dinner daily. It is also a popular gathering place, open until 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday. For info., call (561) 7932110 or visit www.thegrillefashioncuisine.com. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine as well as wines from around the world at I’m Greek Today, located in Southern Palm Crossing at 11051 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 333-4233 or visit www.imgreektoday.com. India Grill & Bar is now open in Royal Plaza at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. serving authentic north and south Indian cuisine. For info., call (561) 249-7168.

piano bar, bistro area, outside dining, smoking bars, entertainment and more. For more info., call (561) 795-0080 or visit www.playersclubrestaurant.com. Romano’s Macaroni Grill, located at 2535 S. State Road 7 in Wellington, serves innovative Italian cooking in a comfortable atmosphere. The menu includes the popular create-your-own pasta dishes. For info., call 561-792-2248 or visit www.macaronigrill.com. Stonewood Grill & Tavern in the Pointe at Wellington Green serves up exciting flavors in a casually sophisticated setting. Call (561) 784-9796 or visit www.stonewoodgrill.com for more info. Taste of India is located at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd. Aside from a full menu, it offers a bountiful buffet for lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch on weekends. For more info., call (561) 721-8600. TCBY in the Wellington Courtyard Shops offers selfserve frozen yogurt and more. For more info., call (561) 366-7725 or visit www.tcby.com/wellington.

A visit to Island Jack’s Patio Bar & Grill, located at 4449 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, is like a trip to the beach. For more info., call (561) 6872122 or visit www.islandjacks.net.

Drop by the award-winning TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli in the Mall at Wellington Green for breakfast, lunch or dinner. TooJay’s is reminiscent of your favorite New York delicatessen. For more info., call (561) 784-9055 or visit www.toojays.com.

JoJo’s Raw Bar & Grill (13889 Wellington Trace in the Wellington Marketplace) features steaks, burgers, fresh fish and more, along with a bar stocked with 100 different beers. For info., call (561) 427-1997.

Tree’s Wings & Ribs is located at 603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Royal Plaza. Eat in or pick up wings, ribs, chicken and more. Visit www.treeswings andribs.com or call (561) 791-1535 for more info.

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Monday, Oct. 14 • Morselife will host a book review for adults age 55 and older on The Light Between the Oceans by M.L. Stedman on Monday, Oct. 14 at noon at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489. Tuesday, Oct. 15 • Dr. Leon Uribe will discuss health and vitality at the Good Samaritan Caring for You Seminar for adults age 55 and older at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m. Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Tuesdays Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. Enjoy Wii gaming and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. Wednesday, Oct. 16 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for age 5 and up Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card, see if luck is on your side and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Shulamit Hadassah will host a Women’s SelfDefense Class on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Light refreshments will be served. There is a $5 donation for members, $10 for non-members. RSVP to Lorna at (561) 689-4137 or e-mail ldubinsky2@aol.com. Thursday, Oct. 17 • AARP Driver Safety courses for adults age 55 and older will be held at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) Thursdays, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Students should bring water, lunch

and snacks. Pre-register in person, online at www. wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489. • Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Introduce little ones to Mother Nature. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Saturday, Oct. 19 • Families First of Palm Beach County and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club will host a Shred Party on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lowe’s Home Improvement at 103 S. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach. Bring items to be professionally shredded on site for $5 a box or bag. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will provide a free child I.D. card. For more info., visit www.familiesfirstpbc.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Space Adventure for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11:15 a.m. Explore outer space with stories and more. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Watching Wildlife: Secrets of a Naturalist for all ages Saturday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. Learn tips for seeing more animal species. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations. • Wellington’s Fall Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Visit the Haunted Hallway or the petting zoo, take hay rides or try trick or treating, face painting, bounce houses, onstage performances and more. There will also be a costume contest. For more info., call (561) 791-4005, ext. 0. Sunday, Oct. 20 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will launch Sunday, Oct. 20 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd., off

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Snack & Learn — Palms West Hospital held its first Snack & Learn on Aug. 27. The series provides information about health conditions and preventive measures in a family-friendly environment. Children enjoyed playing educational games, while parents attended an informative session. Shown here are occupational therapist Alyson Earnhardt, speech pathologist Margarita Avila and pediatrician Dr. Lily Wiedrich.

Shred 4 Ed — The Courtyard Shops hosted a Shred 4 Ed event on Aug. 31. For each container brought for shredding, a donation was made to a Wellington school of the person’s choosing. Another Shred 4 Ed event is planned for Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.courtyardshopsatwellington.com. Shown here are Hayden and mom Lisa Pontius with their papers to shred.

Healthy Heart Fair — Wellington Regional Medical Center hosted its Healthy Heart Fair & Forum on Aug. 28. The event was designed to increase awareness about heart disease prevention and treatment. Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings were offered, and guests enjoyed lunch-and-learn lectures on heart disease. Shown here, Lee Spinosi purchases a raffle ticket from Nancy Lydon as Nancy Handwerg looks on.

Wellington Golf Classic — The Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club of Wellington will hold its 32nd annual Wellington Golf Classic on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Wanderers Club. The event kicks off with an 11 a.m. signup followed by a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. For more info., call the Special Events Department at (561) 683-3287 or Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409. Shown here are tournament organizers Justin Thompson, Roger Worrell, Woody White, Pat Evans, Jim Bomar, Ed Portman, Todd Barron and Kevin Murray.

Arena Polo Tourney — Escue Polo hosted the Cruz N 4 Chukkers Charity Arena Polo Tournament on Aug. 31 to benefit 15-year-old, upand-coming polo player Lucas Cruz in his battle against ameloblastic fibroma. The money will be used for Cruz’s chemotherapy and future surgery. There was a ribbon cutting to open the new arena, and a charity tournament was held between Escue Polo and Countyline Feed. (Right) Dave Blake, Dave Rizzo, Lucas Cruz and Escue Polo Patron Sohail Quraeshi. (Below) Horse Dos Años with Melissa Kotlyar, Bonnie and Lucas Cruz and Rakel Kotlyar.

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