GClub Happy Hour | Planterpalooza II

Motivate | Participate | Activate

Join us for great networking at Tarpon Bend on Second Street in the Historic District of Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

09 | 28 | 2010  6pm at Tarpon Bend

WE DID IT…Phase one of our Potted Planter project was completed in February 2010. Our inaugural members and sponsors made this idea a reality. Looking forward to our first planter dedication...we appreciate your support.

With the help of LB Class XXVIII, Riverwalk Trust's GClub successfully installed 25 beautiful potted planters along the Riverwalk Park with BCIP grant funding from the City of Fort Lauderdale.

Let's celebrate our success! Join LB Class XXVIII and our GClub team to get the latest scoop on our Potted Planter project and Adopt-a-Planter program. Learn about Riverwalk Trust's newest membership levels!


respectfully,
your GClub Chairs,
Renee Quinn, Ginny Miller & Bob Dugan
and our Project Coordinator, Genia Duncan Ellis

Riverwalk Trust Membership...add GClub!

The GClub at Riverwalk Trust offers three levels of enhanced membership to support our park initiatives: 

~ GClub Trustee Membership  
    
~ GClub Supporter Membership 

~ GClub 100 Membership

Anyone can join our GClub Membership for a minimum annual contribution of $200, which includes Riverwalk Trust’s signature Riverwalk 100 membership. Existing Riverwalk Supporter members may upgrade to the GClub membership for a $250 annual contribution. We will be hosting monthly GClub Mixers starting spring.

The GClub Trustee Membership is our premier membership level. Riverwalk Trustee level members, Past Riverwalk Trust Chairs and Tribute Honorees received an invitation to join an inaugural group of founding trustee members. For an additional $500 annual contribution, existing Riverwalk Trustee level members will become a GClub Trustee. Joining at an annual $1000 contribution, new members will receive the Riverwalk Trustee level membership benefits in addition to GClub Trustee membership.  Our Trustee mixer will be held at a member's home in the fall.

Friends of the GClub is our Facebook Initiative (with over 200 friends and counting) to keep everyone up to date on the latest news and accomplishments of The GClub at Riverwalk Trust. Although no membership is required, we encourage donations to support our GClub initiatives.

WE DID IT...Phase one of our Potted Planter project was completed in February 2010. Our inaugural members and sponsors made this idea a reality. Join now and become a Friend of the GClub. You may email us at GClub@GoRiverwalk.com if you have questions or comments.

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The Riverwalk Trust is partnering with local residents, local instructors and the City of Fort Lauderdale to activate our Riverwalk Park with programs ranging from wellness to cooking classes and downloadable tours. 

A community center without walls, Riverwalk Park encourages serious play, work and mobility! Classes and meet-ups subject to change.

Go Riverwalk has sponsored Total Wellness to provide a class schedule held in Downtown Fort Lauderdale every day in Smoker Family Park, located at 501 S. New River Drive East Fort Lauderdale FL 33301.

Ali Hecht, the founder of Total Wellness Professionals is in charge of the launch! This is a great chance for anyone of any age to start Yoga or expand their existing practice! She has a wealth of knowledge regarding Yoga and other health and wellness topics that she has gained in the seven years she's been teaching. For more information on these classes call (954) 732-0517.

Total Wellness Professionals will help develop the consciousness of the people in South Florida who are looking to step up to the plate and stare natural healthcare in the eye! What better way to reach the people of Fort Lauderdale than at a meeting point of health and awareness, bringing together positive and health-oriented people while enjoying the lush beauty of our community. We are offering an array of classes consisting of Yoga, Pilates, Budokon, strength & agility, and meditation, all performed by licensed individuals, most of whom have taught in their prospective fields for over five years. We find this offers a unique and personal aspect to our approach to wellness, where newcomers feel as welcome as our regular students.

With Total Wellness Professionals reaching more wellness-seekers every day, we are so pleased to share our knowledge and strengths with the community. Detailed information on classes is available on line at www.totalwellnessprofessionals.com.

• Spring Into Wellness @ Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale  7 days a week / $5 per class @ Smoker Park (954) 732-0517 for class updates, cancellations and descriptions

• Twilight Wellness @ Riverwalk (yoga)
  Hosted by Jess Elizabeth of Red Pearl Yoga
  Wednesdays • Smoker Park 6 to 7 p.m.

Would you like to host a meet-up class or suggest an activity? E-mail info@GoRiverwalk.com with your suggestions for future events and classes.

Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis Yappy Hour

Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis Yappy Hour
PRESENTED BY
LARRY & CATHY DANIELLE

Friday, September 10 ' 5:30pm to 8pm

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Riverwalk Trust hosts 'The Original' Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis Yappy Hour, Fort Lauderdale's largest outdoor, pet-friendly cocktail hour. The goal of the event is to bring together the Downtown community and their favorite four-legged friends for a night of celebration and networking while raising funds for the Riverwalk Trust. The event will be held along the Riverwalk at Briny Riverfront Pub.

This is the fifth Riverwalk Mutts and Martinis Yappy Hour, which has raised more than $57,000 for the Riverwalk Trust, a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst in building and nurturing a vibrant community centered along the New River.

On this fun evening along Fort Lauderdale's Riverwalk, a $25 donation ($20 prepay online) gives attendees two complimentary drinks, appetizers, live music, silent auction, chances to win raffles and prizes and lots of fun treats and activities for their pets including dog massages, canine contests and doggie ice cream. Dog adoptions will be available courtesy of the Humane Society of Broward County, and a portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will go towards the Humane Society of Broward County. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here or at the door the evening of the event.

Major event supporters include Larry and Cathy Danielle, Briny Irish Pub, Big 105.9 FM, Premier Beverage, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, Go Riverwalk Magazine, South Florida Photo and Inspiri24 Design Studios.

For more information, call (954) 468-1541. RSVP HERE

G is for Giving...Supporting Cancer Research

The GClub at Riverwalk Trust goes pink to support the Glam-A-THON™ & the Fort Lauderdale Sole Sisters

On October 16, 2010 – the strut begins– with a stroll from Esplanade Park down Himmarshee Street and returning via the Riverwalk – a glorious stroll with lots of cheering watchers and a celebrity judging team to pick the winning team! There will be lots of merchants and goodies in the park and the event will conclude with the crowning of the "Queen" at America's Backyard.

Form your own team, walk independently,or join Sole Sisters....just be sure to come and participate. There will be lots of team events and other sponsored events during September and October and you will definitely not want to miss a single one.

The web page will be up and operational in a few days so watch for on-line sign-up http://www.glam-a-thon.com/



Thank you to our Partners!

Special thanks to EDSA, Premier Beverage, Tarpon Bend, Kind Design, South Florida Photo

We had a fantastic year, as we Motivated | Participated | Activated our Riverwalk Park.

Watch for our new membership campaign, Adopt-A-Planter program and Planterpalooza II.

Join now!

G is for Giving...Supporting Education!

Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Circle of Wise Women is hosting JA World Uncorked! on 10|30|10

Presented by Southern Wine and Spirits, this fundraising event will match some of the finest food establishments in South Florida with domestic and international wines and specialty drinks giving approximately 600 guests a mouth watering experience. JA World Uncorked! will showcase food, libations and entertainment in the new state-of-the-art 60,000 square foot facility, JA World Huizenga Center at Broward College.  Join Lorraine Thomas,  our Honorary Chair, and the Circle of Wise Women for an educational evening!

Some of the magnificent auction items include a one week stay at a Starwood home in Aspen Colorado during the June 2011 Aspen Wine & Food Festival, Four Days/Three Nights at Superclub’s Breezes Grand Resort & Spa in Negril, Jamaica, and a Diamond Necklace from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry Fort Lauderdale.  If you’re on Facebook click here to view the photos of the JA World Uncorked auction items.

More than 55,000 students learn about finances, banking, commerce, jobs, and work and much more through the 25 programs offered by Junior Achievement. The Circle of Wise Women’s goal is to support these efforts. At JA World’s facility two experiential programs focused on 5th grade and 8th grade students. After extensive in-class, curriculum driven preparation, the students come for an onsite visit where they are an “adult” for a day. The 5th grade students work in JA BizTowns learning to run a business and 8th grade students learn personal financial responsibility and budgeting; skills that every student should know to become a successful adult.

Contact Diana Metcalf at 954-979-7120 or via email  diana@jasouthflorida.org if you would like more information. Click here to purchase tickets

Special thanks to Christine Najac, our Social Media Sponsor and follow South Florida Food and Wine, the go-to resource for all things food, wine and events in South Florida & Twitter @SLFoodandWine

Riverwalk Trust's Burger Battle Scoop!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE24KDfLe_Y

Check out a great recap from our judge Burger Beast

Winner:  Georgie's Alibi

Fan Favorite:  The Capital Grille