November 2012 WELLINGTON HOME
This month, Wellington Home visits a renovated Palm Beach Polo residence featuring a contemporary look amid mature landscaping. Located in Polo’s Bel Air section, the 8,500-square-foot home is one of the larger ones in the neighborhood, sitting on an oversized tropical lot.
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TOMMY CHEATHAM MARKS 20 YEARS IN WELLINGTON
TOMMY CHEATHAM MARKS 20 YEARS IN WELLINGTON
Wellington Tennis Center Director Tommy Cheatham has held just two jobs in his life — and that’s exactly how he wants it. From his first job in Texas, he headed to Wellington 20 years ago to run the tennis programs at the young community’s two country clubs — Wellington Club East and Wellington Club West. That job has morphed to his current position as Wellington’s official tennis pro.
PALM BEACH BRIDES 2012 SPECIAL SECTION THIS MONTH
PALM BEACH BRIDES 2012 SPECIAL SECTION THIS MONTH
Are you planning a wedding? With so many things to do, and so many options available to you, Wellington The Magazine has put together our special Palm Beach Brides 2012 section. Join us as we speak to local wedding experts and learn about some of Palm Beach County’s finest wedding venues you might want to consider when planning one of the most important days of your life.
OASIS COMPASSION AGENCY PLANS GALA IN WELLINGTON
OASIS COMPASSION AGENCY PLANS GALA IN WELLINGTON
The Oasis Compassion Agency has figured out a formula to break the cycle of poverty, by giving people “hands up,” not handouts. Oasis will host its big annual fundraiser this year on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Starting at 7 p.m., the gala will include dinner, dancing and both silent and live auctions.
WELLINGTON WOMAN: CANCER SURVIVOR SHARI ZIPP
WELLINGTON WOMAN: CANCER SURVIVOR SHARI ZIPP
Chances are, every family will be touched by cancer. Shari Zipp knows the truth of that prediction — three generations of family members have fought breast cancer, herself included. Zipp has put the disease on notice: She will continue to use all her energy and time to ensure its defeat. A soldier in the war against cancer, she is this month’s nominee for Wellington The Magazine’s Woman of the Year Award.
October 2012 WELLINGTON TABLE
October 2012 WELLINGTON TABLE
Located in the Courtyard Shops, TCBY Wellington lets customers choose from a variety of tasty yogurts and toppings for an excellent edible adventure. The restaurant features vibrant bursts of color on white walls as pristine machines swirl a variety of flavors.
October 2012 WELLINGTON HOME
October 2012 WELLINGTON HOME
Wellington Home this month visits a custom estate in the Palm Beach Polo community reminiscent of a South American hacienda. It features sprawling, uninterrupted views of the water, golf course and a tree-lined sky. The ranch-style home has a romantic feel with architectural features such as columns, arches and handmade Mexican ornate doors.
GROUP AIMS TO ‘PRESERVE WELLINGTON’S WAY OF LIFE’
GROUP AIMS TO ‘PRESERVE WELLINGTON’S WAY OF LIFE’
When Tom Wenham ran for mayor, his fliers read, “Preserving Wellington’s Way of Life.” Wenham believes his new role as executive director of the Wellington Preservation Coalition is just an extension of that goal. The coalition, created over the summer, aims to be a voice for all Wellington residents, protecting the community’s assets.
CLUB VOWS TO PUT THE ‘FUN’ BACK IN FUNDRAISING
CLUB VOWS TO PUT THE ‘FUN’ BACK IN FUNDRAISING
Giving back by volunteering can sometimes seem tedious, but the Women of the Western Communities is trying to change that view. The club’s 2012-13 initiative is to put the “fun” back into fundraising. With big hearts and spunky attitudes, club members have been giving back to the community for more than three decades, since its founding as the Welcome Wagon in 1977.
NEW METHOD OF HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT AT JFK
NEW METHOD OF HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT AT JFK
JFK Medical Center in Atlantis has added a new method of heart valve replacement to its cardiac surgery arsenal as an alternative for patients who are not strong candidates for open-heart surgery. “Only 125 centers in the country were selected, and only five here in Florida — and we’re one of those,” said Dr. Marcos Nores, medical director of the Valvular Heart Institute and Cardiovascular Services at JFK.