AMUSEMENT PARKS, ATTRACTIONS & VENUES

SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL

Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital is open for visitors TuesdayFriday, 9:00AM-5:00PM; Sat. & Sun. 10:00AM-3:00PM. Admission Donation is $5/Adult, $3/ Child (Ages 5–17), Free for Toddlers and SNC Members. Sawgrass Nature Center (3000 Sportsplex Drive). sawgrassnaturecenter.org.

BONAVENTURE TOWN CENTER CLUB

STUNNING AND NEWLY RENOVATED BALLROOM! Offering the latest sound and lighting and a top-rated events coordinator that will make your event memorable and one to cherish forever. All within our beautiful City of Weston. PACKAGE INCLUDES 10,000 S.F. Ballroom accommodating up to 500 people for a seated event or 1,000 people in a theater style event. Featuring 18-foot ceilings. State of the art sound and lighting, dressing room/bridal suite, tables, chairs, and a day of event planner. Our experienced team stands ready to design a custom menu just for you that will delight you and your guests. Our events team will share the latest trends with you and work their magic to turn your event vision into a reality. Call to schedule your event! (954) 384-8330 Ext. # 107, events@bonaventuretcc.com, www.bonavneturetcc.net.

PANTHERS ICEDEN

(954) 341-9956. Located at: 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs.

• Panthers IceDen is Florida’s premier facility for learning to play hockey, recreational and competitive hockey leagues and clinics! The IceDen is the official practice facility for the NHL’s Florida Panthers, & practices are open to the public during the season. Top visiting teams from around the NHL have also practiced here while in town.

• One of the most competitive and successful travel hockey programs in the state. The Florida JR Panthers regularly travel to tournaments in Florida and around the country. Let our team of top instructors help you raise your game to the next level!

THE BB&T CENTER

The BB&T Center is the premier sports and entertainment venue in South Florida. Located in Sunrise, the BB&T Center plays host to more than 200 events annually, including Florida Panthers hockey. For further information and a schedule of events please visit: www.thebbtcenter.com. The BB&T Center is the Center of it All!

Chess

CHESS CLUB - @CHESSFORKIDSUS

Learning to think outside the box. Chess is a useful educational tool. Chess is a tool that improves your child’s confidence, imagination, concentration and intuition. It also develops critical and logical thinking. Improves schoolwork and grades. Ages 4 and up. Chess is fun! Community centers: Weston, Parkland, Doral, Plantation, Davie, Weston, Miramar, Boca Raton, Pembroke Pines, Cooper City, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale. School program: Montessori Schools, Pembroke Charters, Imagine Charter School at Weston, Everglades elementary School. Evolve, Virtual Lessons. Virtual practices on Fridays (3 and 5 min games). SPRING BREAK & SUMMER CAMPS. www.chessforkids.us, info@chessartkids.com. (954) 650-2562 or (954) 534-3771.

2022 season was another successful season for the Weston Warriors Cheerleading program despite it being a rebuilding year. Under the guidance of Cheer Director, Patricia Fortoul, with the outstanding work and dedication of all 1st time coaches and mostly all 1st year cheerleaders, the Division 8U team won the local Championship in their division and the 6U & 12U teams placed 2nd. These placements helped the program score highest in all divisions being named Overall Champions, a first-time achievement.

Our 8U & 12U Cheer squads qualified for regional competition under American Youth Football & Cheer where both teams also placed 2nd, advancing them to the AYC National Championships in Orlando, Florida. The achievements do not compare to the girl’s development and life experience gained from the discipline & hard work necessary to accomplish much more than was expected of them. In addition, the Warriors program promotes a strong family atmosphere which facilitates its value of good sportsmanship & character building.

In similar fashion, our 10U Black Football Team was made up of about 75% first year tackle football players. With outstanding coaching, these players developed the confidence at an alarming rate, which allowed them to ultimately exceed expectations.

After a difficult set back in the last week of the regular season, losing to the arch-rival Boca Braves 26-6, the team was able to redeem themselves in the Championship with an exciting 14-13 win over those same Boca Braves, a team that the Warriors have not been able to surpass in the prior 5 seasons. It was a sweet joy! The combination of great teaching by the Coaches along with the dedication, teamwork, accountability, and commitment of players, not giving in after a loss, allowed them to be successful.

Both the Division 8U Cheerleaders and 10U Black Football teams were recognized on January 17th at the City of Weston’s monthly Commission meeting for their accomplishments. We are proud of our athletes. Let’s GO Warriors!