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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

FOODIE FOR THOUGHT .....................................................................5 

As Easy as Pie! 

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ........................................................................8 

No Place Does it Better Than Mango's / Mango's Tropical Café 

BUSINESS PROFILE .............................................................................9 

Keeping Up With Women's Health Care / UroGyn Specialists of Florida 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ..............................................................10 

2016 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ..............................................................15 

SOUTHWEST SOCIAL SEEN ..............................................................30 

Dr. Phillips High School's Class of 1996 Reunion 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS .......................................................................33 

STATEPOINT HOLIDAY MOVIES CROSSWORD PUZZLE ........................36 

SCHOOL NEWS ..............................................................................37 

SOUTHWEST SOCIAL SEEN ..............................................................42 

A Taste of Dr. Phillips 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................44 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ....................................................48 

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FOODIE FOR THOUGHT 

As Easy as Pie! 

From Elegant Holiday Desserts to Everyday Favorites 

by Kirsten Harrington 

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From all-American apple to pleasing 

pumpkin, pies are the centerpieces 

of many holiday gatherings. Have you 

always wanted to make your own from 

scratch but had no idea where to begin? 

We’ll give you all the tips and tricks you 

need to wow your guests, so relax, grab 

a rolling pin, and get started. 

“It’s definitely worth the effort,” said 

Joel Ramjohn, an accomplished 

home chef from Clermont who has 

been baking pies for years. “A home 

is not a home unless the aroma of a 

freshly baked pie fills the air from time 

to time.” 

Chill Out 

“Don’t be afraid — start with a simple 

apple pie,” Ramjohn said. 

Making the crust is easy, just don’t 

overwork the dough — it could result 

in a tough crust. Leaving in pea-sized 

chunks of shortening will actually make 

the crust flakier. Starting with cold ingredients 

and chilling the dough if it is 

too soft yields the best results. Whether 

to use butter or shortening is a matter 

of preference; use what you have onhand 

and then experiment to find what 

you like. 

Rolling the Dough 

To avoid having the dough stick to 

the counter, try rolling it out between 

two pieces of lightly floured parchment 

or waxed paper. Use flour sparingly on 

the work surface and rolling pin, and 

rotate the dough as you roll. Transfer 

the dough to the pie pan, peeling 

away the parchment, or partially wrap 

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the crust on a rolling pin and lift it into 

the pan. Avoid stretching the dough 

to fit the pan, as it might shrink during 

cooking. Instead, use a ruler and measure 

the crust. A 13-inch diameter crust 

will fit perfectly in a 9-inch pie pan. 

Short Cuts 

If you’re still not ready to tackle a 

homemade crust, buy a refrigerated 

prepared crust and start from there. 

Simpler yet, you can buy a frozen pie 

crust in a disposable pie pan that is 

ready to fill. Your house will still smell 

delicious, and we promise not to tell 

anyone. Puff pastry and prepared pie 

filling are also an easy way to make a 

no-fuss home-baked pie. 

Recipes courtesy of Joel Ramjohn 

Basic Buttery Crust 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 

1 teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons granulated white sugar 

1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut 

into 1-inch pieces 

1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water 

Pies are the centerpieces of most holiday gatherings. 

Instructions: 

Mix flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. 

Using a fork or pastry cutter, mix butter 

pieces into flour until mixture is coarse and 

grainy. Add water a little at a time until 

dough just sticks together. Shape into a 

ball, cut in half and wrap each half in plastic 

wrap. Chill 30 minutes before using. 

Flatten each ball into a disk and roll into 

circles. Fill and bake according to recipe. 

Makes two 9-inch pie crusts. 

Apple Pie 

With Cinnamon 

2 1/2 pounds apples (6-7) 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

1/2 cup light brown sugar 

1 tablespoon lemon juice 

2 teaspoons cinnamon (ground) 

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground) 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons cornstarch 

Instructions: 

Peel, core and cut apples into slices 

or chunks. In a large bowl combine 

apples with the brown sugar, 

lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and 

salt. Leave at room temperature for 

at least 30 minutes. Strain the liquid 

from the apples into a bowl and 

reserve. 

Remove one pie crust from the 

fridge. Roll it out on a floured surface, 

place in pie dish, and trim edges. 

Place the dish in the fridge. Reduce 

the strained juice from the apples in a 

saucepan over low heat with the butter 

for 10-15 minutes or until reduced 

by 30 to 50 percent. 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

Remove the second crust and pie 

dish from the fridge and roll out the 

top crust on floured surface. Mix the 

apples with the cornstarch, add the 

reduced juice onto apples, and mix. 

Pour into crust and add top crust. 

Crimp the two crusts together and 

use a sharp knife to make four small 

slits in top crust near center. Bake for 

45-60 minutes. 

Makes one 9-inch pie. ª 

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When it comes to delivering a show 

and an experience to remember, no 

place does it better than Mango’s! Walk 

through the doors of Mango’s Tropical 

Café — Orlando’s newest event destination 

— and you are met with an evening 

filled with the finest music, dancing, food, 

drinks and company the city has to offer. 

Boasting a massive center stage, 

four private areas and nine unique bar 

areas — all designed around a distinct 

theme and featuring original artwork 

by local artists — no expense has been 

spared! Wide-screen TVs throughout and 

multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art sound 

and video systems make this Caribbean 

paradise not only one of the most upscale 

destinations on I-Drive, but also the premier 

private party and event space in the 

city. Guests can be entertained in any 

one of Mango’s lavish, unique private 

party areas, accommodating up to 2,000 

people. It is also able to host parties from 

two to 600 seated guests for a luncheon, 

sit-down dinner or buffet. The world-famous 

Mango’s dancers entertain millions 

each year. Live bands and dance performances 

pervade the atmosphere throughout 

the entire venue. Whether it is the 

salsa dancing or thrilling Michael Jackson 

show, entertainment is not in short supply. 

Mango’s talented culinary team offers an 

extensive menu of gourmet Floribbean 

fare — a unique blend of Caribbean and 

Latin-inspired dishes — as well as custom 

menus for private parties and the world’s 

longest list of lemonade and classic mojitos, 

caipirinhas, daiquiris and margaritas. 

Plan your special event at Mango’s for 

an experience unlike any other that your 

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PROFILE 

Keeping Up With Women’s Health Care 

UroGyn Specialists of Florida welcomes a new physician 

As a little girl growing up in Winter 

Park, Sarah St. Louis always 

dreamed of becoming a doctor. 

“My father is a surgeon, so I was exposed 

to the medical profession from a 

young age,” she said. 

After graduating from Winter Park 

High School, Dr. St. Louis attended 

Spelman College, an all-woman college 

in Atlanta. The time spent at 

Spelman inspired her to focus specifically 

on health care for women. After 

graduating from Spelman, she went on 

to attend Howard University College of 

Medicine in Washington, D.C. 

Following her graduation from 

medical school, Dr. St. Louis moved 

to Syracuse, New York, to complete a 

yearlong internship in general surgery 

at State University of New York Upstate 

Medical University. She then moved to 

Long Island, New York, for a four-year 

residency in obstetrics and gynecology 

at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. 

After that, she moved to New Jersey for 

her three-year subspecialty training in 

urogynecology and reconstructive surgery 

with Atlantic Health System. 

Dr. St. Louis moved back to Central 

Florida this past year. In August, she 

joined UroGyn Specialists of 

Florida. 

She described the past year as “the 

perfect time and opportunity to come 

home. 

“I love Orlando. I grew up here, 

and my whole family lives here. I am 

so happy to be a part of UroGyn 

Specialists of Florida. It is a wonderfully 

supportive environment.” 

UroGyn Specialists of Florida provides 

women with excellent care in the 

areas of gynecology, urology and wellness. 

The practice offers a variety of 

services, both medical and cosmetic, 

and the staff includes a team of highly 

skilled physicians and practitioners. 

Dr. St. Louis noted the changes in 

women’s health care throughout the 

years by saying, “There is more awareness 

about treating ailments that used 

to be considered a normal part of 

Sarah St. 

Louis, M.D., joins 

the highly skilled 

team of physicians 

and practitioners 

at UroGyn 

Specialists of 

Florida. 

aging for women. We now know there 

are actually things that can be done 

medically to alleviate or cure those 

conditions.” 

One of the many services offered at 

UroGyn Specialists of Florida is vaginal 

rejuvenation. Procedures for this 

can be surgical or nonsurgical. 

“We meet with the patient and 

review their health history and concerns,” 

Dr. St. Louis said. ”We then 

decide which therapy would best suit 

them. The patient may require a surgical 

reconstruction or may be better suited 

for a less-invasive procedure, which 

involves radio frequency treatments.” 

Dr. St. Louis encourages women to 

visit the practice for “any concerns, 

even nonmedically necessary issues 

such as cosmetic situations. Sometimes 

there is a blurred line between cosmetic 

and medically necessary procedures. 

We try to evaluate the entire 

situation. We do consider all sexual 

wellness to be a medical issue. One of 

the biggest things I like to communicate 

to patients is that if something hurts, 

is bothersome or affects their quality 

of life, we are here to listen. UroGyn 

Specialists of Florida offers patients a 

place they can feel comfortable sharing 

their concerns, and hopefully it is 

an issue we can help them with. Not 

every woman’s problem is something 

they have to live with for the rest of 

their life.” 

For more information or to schedule an appointment 

with Dr. St. Louis at the Orlando, Lake Mary or 

The Villages locations, call 407-333-0496 or visit 

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n Bay Hill 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

The late 

Arnold 

Palmer of Bay 

Hill is named 

a 2016 Dick 

Pope Legend 

Honoree. 

Officials of The Grand Tour Foundation 

recognized the late Bay Hill resident 

Arnold Palmer as a 2016 Dick Pope 

Legend Honoree. Arnold, known as one 

of the best sportsmen and businessmen 

in the world for nearly half a century as 

a professional golfer, left a lasting impact 

on the Central Florida community 

by lending his name to leading fundraising 

efforts. Those efforts led to the 

creation of the Arnold Palmer Medical 

Center, which is composed of Arnold 

Palmer Hospital for Children and Winnie 

Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies. 

He joins inductees John Hitt, University 

of Central Florida president; chef Steve 

Jayson of Universal Orlando; and the 

late Gary Sain, past president of Visit 

Orlando. The Dick Pope Legacy Awards 

acknowledges leadership that has significantly 

impacted the state as a premium 

destination for growth and development. 

n Ocoee 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Ocoee held its Veterans Day 

Ceremony at Bill Breeze Park. During 

the event, the city paid tribute to Pearl 

Harbor survivor Donald Kaup, who 

celebrated his 100th birthday Nov. 21. 

Donald was 25 years old during the 

Pearl Harbor attack and served as a first 

class machinist’s mate in the U.S. Navy. 

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Department 1st Vice Commander for the 

American Legion Department of Florida 

Steve Shuga was the ceremony’s 

keynote speaker, and Ocoee resident 

Tamia Dawkins, a student in the Dr. 

Phillips High School Fine Arts magnet 

program, sang the national anthem, 

accompanied by music from the Ocoee 

Middle School band. There were 

also flag presentations by the Ocoee 

High School Junior ROTC color guard 

and the Ocoee Police Department and 

Ocoee Fire Department honor guards. 

n Windermere 

Alex and Cesar Frota and Renzy 

“Junior” Bernardina of Windermere 

co-founded the company So Fruitty to develop 

handmade frozen fruit bars made 

with 100 percent pure fruit. They left their 

home in Brazil to set up the company in 

Orlando. The partners are sports enthusiasts 

who recognize the importance of 

healthy and natural snacks. 

“I wanted to bring to the market 

something natural and healthy, being 

a sports-oriented person,” Alex said. 

“Back in time, products were clean 

— made out of real fruit and clean, traditional 

ingredients.” 

Windermere 

resident David 

Strong, 

president and 

CEO of Orlando 

Health, joins 

Florida Hospital 

Association’s 

2016-17 board 

of trustees. 

The Florida Hospital Association installed 

its 2016-17 board of trustees 

during its annual meeting. Windermere 

resident David Strong, president and 

CEO of Orlando Health, was named a 

newly elected trustee. The FHA board 

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hospital readmissions by 12 percent. 

n Winter Garden 

Dylan 

Lucas of Winter 

Garden serves 

as a Seabee in 

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“I like working with my hands,” he 

said. “I’ve done it forever, and I think it’s 

a valuable skill to have.” 

For the past 74 years, Seabees have 

served in all American conflicts. They 

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using their construction skills to help 

communities around the world following 

earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural 

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n Et Al 

Sophia Ten-Chi, a 17-year-old 

Rotary Youth Exchange student from 

Taiwan, attended a recent meeting of 

the Rotary Club of Lake Buena 

Vista. Sophia’s host family is Richard 

Pollio and Ruth Roberts. She is attending 

Osceola High School. The 

Rotary International program sends and 

brings young students from around the 

world to other countries, where they stay 

for an extended period of time, go to 

school and experience the culture of that 

country. The intention of the program is 

for young people to get to know other 

young people of different countries as 

they educate themselves toward leadership 

in their own countries and, due 

to the friends they have made, have a 

better chance of creating business and 

avoiding conflict. 

Matthew Hey of Ocoee and 

Kimberly Redman of Gotha were 

initiated into the Honor Society of Phi 

Kappa Phi at the University of Florida. 

The society is the nation’s oldest and most 

selective collegiate honor society for all 

academic disciplines. Membership is by 

invitation and requires nomination and 

approval by a chapter. 

Winter Garden resident and 2010 

Ocoee High School graduate Petty 

Officer 2nd Class Dylan Lucas is serving 

at Naval Construction Battalion Center 

in Gulfport, Mississippi, as a member of 

the U.S. Navy’s construction force, known 

as the Seabees. Gulfport is the command 

headquarters that oversees all naval construction 

forces based in the eastern half of 

the U.S. Dylan is responsible for plumbing; 

heating, ventilating and air conditioning; 

and general construction. 

Rotary Club 

of Lake Buena 

Vista President 

Jean Campana 

(right) welcomes 

Sophia Ten-Chi, 

a Rotary Youth 

Exchange student, to 

a meeting. 

Kiwanis Club of Dr. Phillips 

welcomed new members into its ranks. 

Prior to their inductions, Garvin Mark 

of Genesis Home Health and Jessica 

Williams of Columbus Center Dance 

Academy had experience volunteering 

with the club by reading to students at 

Dr. Phillips and Orlo Vista elementary 

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Officials of the Rosen Jewish Community 

Center named Southwest resident Joel 

Berger executive director. Joel is responsible 

for overseeing all operations of 

Rosen JCC, including developing and executing 

strategic plans to grow JCC membership, 

programs, funding and facilities. 

He has a strong background in Jewish 

communal work in south Florida, where 

he worked for the past 30 years. Most 

recently, Joel served three years as executive 

director at Temple Israel of Greater 

Southwest 

resident Joel 

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successful 2012 centennial campaign. 

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce members commemorate the opening of a new Sprint store. 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce members held a ribbon-cutting 

ceremony for a new 

Sprint store. WOCC builds partnerships, 

strong businesses and commitment 

to the community by serving 

as the leading business advocate in 

Central Florida, facilitating opportunity 

to nearly 1,000 member businesses. 

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It’s December, and the race 

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Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 

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season. 

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Hair Care 

Give the gift of beauty this holiday 

season with a gift card from 

Advanced Centre for Plastic 

Surgery. A vast array of procedures 

and products await the recipient of 

this generous gift. Treatments include 

microdermabrasion, peels and facials, 

Botox Cosmetic, fillers, Kybella and 

a variety of surgical procedures with 

complimentary consultations. What 

says happy holidays better than the 

gift of treating yourself? For more 

information, call 407-345-8145 or visit 

www.yournewlook.com on the web. 

Quality fitness equipment from 

Exercise Systems Inc. makes a 

great gift for everyone. Offering top 

name brands, such as Landice, Keiser, 

Vectra, Star Trac, StairMaster, Batca 

and more, Exercise Systems Inc. carries 

a wide array of cardio and strength 

equipment that is built to last. Treadmills, 

ellipticals, cycling and stationary bikes, 

as well as multistation gyms and accessories, 

are on display in the showroom, 

located in Suite 10 at 6881 

Kingspointe Parkway in Orlando. For 

more information, call 407-996-8890 

or visit www.exercisesystems.com 

on the web. 

Bioidentical hormone replacement 

therapy can truly be a fountain of youth. 

Men and women who have balanced 

levels of life-sustaining hormones live longer, 

avoid diseases of aging, and have 

better romantic lives. Treat your partner 

to a hormone checkup and change 

his/her life. Call Florida Center for 

Hormones and Wellness and get a 

full hormone evaluation for only $125 


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7924 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, FL 32819 

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(1/2 off the regular price of $250). 

Add a complete blood package for 

only an additional $150 (a $1,500 value)! 

Florida Center for Hormones and 

Wellness is located at 7575 Dr. Phillips 

Blvd., Suite 370, Orlando. For more information, 

call 407-505-6345 or visit 

www.hormonesandwellness.com on the 

web. 

Hand & Stone Massage and 

Facial Spa in Dr. Phillips has the 

perfect gift for him or her — their favorite 

holiday card at a discount! 

Through the end of December, customers 

receive $10 off all spa gift cards 

or $40 off all spa packages, plus a 

$20 promotional gift card. For more 


www.handandstone-drphillips.com 

on the web. 

With balanced hormones, you have 

the energy and vitality to manage 

holiday stress. Help your body be better 

equipped to take on the extra duties 

that come with the season. Show 

friends and family how vibrant and 

youthful you feel by giving yourself 

the gift of balanced hormones. Call 

Dr. Marissa Magsino at 407-292- 

6778 to more fully enjoy the upcoming 

holiday season by feeling and looking 

your best. 

Meisenheimer Day Spa has 

thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. 

Everyone likes to be pampered, and 

what better way than with a custom facial 

treatment? The spa’s heated tables 

and fountains help clients relax while music 

fills the air. Gift certificates are also offered 

in all denominations. Meisenheimer 

Day Spa is located in Suite 115 at 7300 

Sandlake Commons Blvd. in Orlando. 

Hours of operation are Monday through 

Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more 

information, call 407-351-8885. 

With the holidays just around the 

corner, take advantage of Spalidays 

specials at Omni Orlando Resort 

at Championsgate’s signature 

Mokara Spa. Treat yourself and 

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IT’S LOVELY WEATHER FOR A BUFFET 

TOGETHER WITH YOU. 

Call 407.996.0256 or visit RosenPlaza.com/Holidays 

for menu and reservations. Reservations strongly recommended. 

Complimentary wine with meal | Free parking 

CHRISTMAS BUFFET 

DECEMBER 25 | 12 p.m.–4 p.m. 

$37.95* 

per adult (advance 

prepaid reservations) 

$18.95* 

per child 4–12 

(under 4 free) 

9700 International Drive 

Orlando, FL 32819 

*Not inclusive of tax or service charge. Walk-ins welcome at $41.95 per adult.


Make Your Holiday Reservations Early 

The Ultimate Vacation Spot for Cool Cats & Hot Dogs® 

• Large private suites & TV’s 

• Maid service & room service 

• Specialty treat items 

• Outside walks 

• Playtime at Hot Dog Park 

• Grooming at Milo’s Salon & Spa 

Ask us about our 

new Companion Club TM 

an exclusive club for small breeds 

Visit us online at 

www.VIPet.net 

For reservations: 

407-355-3594 


others to the gift of relaxation with 

a spa treatment. From Dec. 14-25, 

Mokara Spa will feature $99 treatments 

that include a $25 credit toward 

spa retail purchases, so you 

can take home a gift for that special 

someone. Spa gift cards are also 

available for purchase (credit not 

valid toward gift cards). For more 

information, call 407-390-6603, 

or visit omnihotels.com/orlando or 

www.mokaraspas.com on the web. 

Southwest Orlando Eye Care, 

located at 7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 

110, in Orlando, offers comprehensive 

eye care to the Dr. Phillips and 

Southwest Orlando communities. Dr. 

John Nowell is a board-certified 

optometric physician who specializes 

in keratoconus, myopia control 

and specialty contact lenses. He provides 

routine eye exams, contact lens 

evaluations, Lasik consultations and 

more. Southwest Orlando Eye Care 

has a beautiful optical boutique and 

carries several designer frames and 

sunglasses, including lines by Savile 

Row, Tom Ford, Ray-Ban and more. 

Gift certificates are available. For more 


our southwestorlandoeyecare.com on 

the web. 

Give the gift card that will make 

them say, “Ahhh.” From pampering 

massages and soothing facials to 

head-to-toe rejuvenating packages, 

The Spa at Rosen Centre has 

just the right treatment to soothe your 

loved one’s soul. To soothe your wallet, 

you can get $5 added to each $20 

gift card purchased through Dec. 31, 

2016. Spa guests will enjoy the private 

entrance with complimentary valet 

parking, luxurious relaxation rooms 

and steam rooms, as well as access 

to Rosen Centre’s tropical swimming 

pool, where basking in the sun and 

ordering refreshments from Harry’s 

Poolside Bar & Grill transform any 

treatment into a daylong escape. For 


or visit spaatrosencentre.com on the 



JINGLE ALL THE WAY 

TO OUR CHRISTMAS DAY BUFFET. 

DECEMBER 25 


11 a.m.–5 p.m. 

$43.95* 

$16.95* 

per adult 



Call 407.996.8551 or visit RosenCentre.com/Holidays 

for menu and reservations. Reservations strongly recommended. 

Complimentary champagne and mimosas | Free valet parking 

*Plus service charge and sales tax. Not valid with any other offers or discounts. 

9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819


IT’S THE HOLIDAY SEASON. 

KICK BACK, RELAX, ENJOY. 

WE GOT THIS. 

WE’RE MAID FOR THIS. 

OFF ANY SERVICE 

10%New customers only. Participating locations only. 

Some restrictions may apply. Offer expires 12/31/16 

MOLLY MAID OF WEST ORANGE & SOUTH LAKE COUNTY 

407-877-0184 

www.MollyMaid.com 

©2016 Molly Maid, LLC. Each franchise is independently owned and operated. 


web. Rosen Centre is located at 9840 

International Drive in Orlando. 

Give the gift of wellness: mind, body 

and soul. All too often we get caught up 

in our daily routines and the stress of life. 

There are ways to manage the stress so 

you can lead a happy and healthy life. 

Yoga and meditation help to slow down 

the monkey mind and mental chatter. 

Stress depletes our bodies and immune 

system. Healthy minds equal a happy 

world! Tranquiliti Wellness Center 

and Yoga Studio, with a new wellness 

boutique and gift shop, is located 

at 503 Main St. in Windermere. For 

more information, call owner Anne 

McDonough at 407-448-0244, or visit 

www.tranquilitiwellnesscenter.com or 

www.annemcdonough.net on the web. 

Educational 

Looking for the perfect educational 

gift to give this year? Edu World 

Tutors, 407-413-3961, eduworldtutors. 

com, is a convenient online, in-home 

or by-phone tutoring service. It pairs 

students with some of the best tutors 

around to help students achieve their 

maximum potential on their studies 

and test scores. Whether it is for your 

student or a busy family that would 

benefit from convenient tutoring, Edu 

World Tutors offers great hourly rates 

and gift certificates for tutoring services. 

Give the gift of education this 

year with a certificate from Edu World 

Tutors. 

Is there a special baby, toddler, preschooler 

or big kid on your Christmas 

list this year? Maybe you are a little uncertain 

about what to give, because you 

want something meaningful, enjoyable 

and something they’ll love for a long time 

to come. Something that even their parents 

would be thrilled about! Orlando 

Premier Music Instruction music 

classes or private music lessons are 

the gifts that keep on giving. For more 

information, call 407-963-5529, email 

opmi@ompi-lessons.com or visit www. 

orlando-premier-music-instruction.com 

on the web. Mention this article and 

get the first lesson free!

Home 

Services 

Molly Maid, 1101 S. Park Ave., 

Winter Garden, 407-877-0184, www. 

mollymaid.com, is a residential homecleaning 

service. Molly Maid sends 

a team of two trained, insured and 

bonded home-service professionals to 

clean the home. Whether it is a onetime 

or regular service, Molly Maid will 

design a custom cleaning plan with a 

free in-home estimate. The gift of time 

is always the perfect present. Gift 

certificates and more information are 

available. 

Odds 

& Ends 

Sure, it’s the thought that counts, 

but why not have that thought scream, 

“Wow!”? A gift from Artegon 

Marketplace reflects what you think 

of the recipient. It makes an impression. 

It shows that you care enough about 

the recipient to give something original, 

creative and unparalleled. Artegon’s 

more than 165 artisans offer one-of-akind 

passionately handcrafted artistry, 

home décor, candles, handmade apparel, 

accessories, jewelry, bath and 

body products, locally harvested honey, 

treats and sweets that all say, “This 

year, I got you something exceptional.” 

Artegon Marketplace, located at 5250 

International Drive in Orlando, is your 

antidote for the ordinary. For more information, 


artegon.com on the web. 

Capture Video & Photo, 407-883- 

7555, offers a range of photography 

and videography services, and much 

more. Whether you are looking for family 

holiday portraits or LinkedIn head 

shots, a birthday photo booth or event 

video coverage, or you have any other 

need for a photographer or videographer, 

Capture Video & Photo can help. 

Visit www.capturevideo-photo.com on 

the web to see a complete list of services 

and online galleries, and schedule your 

shoot today! 



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Best 

Gift Ever 


Gifting with style has never been 

easier. Ca Va Chic Boutique, located 

at 4757 The Grove Drive in 

Windermere, is the place to go for 

an assortment of fashion-trending 

clothing and accessories for your 

favorite fashionistas. Items are handpicked 

in Atlanta by Southwest local 

Marie-Christine and her daughter, 

Aly, so Ca Va Chic Boutique 

has something unique for your loved 

ones. Stop by and check out the 

great selection of apparel or pick up 

a gift card today! Holiday hours are 

Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 

and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. For 


or visit www.cavachicboutique.com 

on the web. 

For gifts that are best for her, 

visit Dynasty Gallery & Gifts. 

Mantrabands are simple, elegant 

bracelets with a touch of delicate 

polish and an uplifting message, 

promoting a lifestyle of optimism, 

positivity and mindfulness. Pandora 

Jewelry offers women across the 

world a universe of high-quality, 

hand-finished, modern and genuine 

jewelry products at affordable 

prices. Alex and Ani designs and 

creates bangle bracelets, necklaces, 

earrings and rings that adorn the 

body, enlighten the mind and empower 

the spirit. Dynasty Gallery is 

located at 1067 S. Clarke Road in 

Ocoee. For more information, call 

407-522-4400. 

Life insurance is a gift of love, wisdom 

and legacy. It is care and love 

that spans years — that never loses 

value, goes out of style, or breaks. It 

says no matter what happens, I have 

been there for you and continue to be 

there. In many cases it means survival 

for your loved ones. Life insurance may 

not glitter under the tree, but it can be 

a ray of light in a person’s darkest moments. 

For the gift of life insurance, 

call Eton Bridge Insurance at 407- 

351-3331. For more information, visit 

www.etonbridgesolutions.com on the 


In 2017, feel and look 

AMAZING 

Give yourself the glow and 

energy you were born with 

NATURALLY 

Weight Loss • Hormones • Rejuvenation Treatments 

Dr. Marissa Magsino 

7450 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 204, Orlando, FL 32819 

407-292-6778 MarissaMagsino.com




web or stop by 7625 W. Sand Lake 

Road in Orlando. 

Home Care Assistance, located 

at 5178 Dr. Phillips Blvd. in Orlando, 

is offering The Family Caregiver Guide 

to the Holidays, a 24-page booklet 

to help caregivers navigate the 

season with minimal stress and lots 

of joy and laughter. The guide covers 

a variety of topics, including Tips 

for Decorating the Home, Advice for 

Senior-Friendly Holiday Gatherings, 

Healthy Seasonal Recipes, Holiday 

Gift Ideas for Seniors, Dementia Care 

Over the Holidays, and Taking Care of 

Yourself With Respite Care. For more 


www.homecareassistanceorlando.com 

on the web. 

What better way to celebrate the holidays 

than with a new job? By giving 

the gift of The Job Search Navigator, 

you can help make that happen for 

anyone from recent college graduates 

to seasoned corporate executives! 

Written by Southwest resident Matt 

Durfee of Navigator Executives 

Advisors, The Job Search Navigator 

is a comprehensive book for finding 

a new job in today’s evolving career 

market. Pick up a copy of this in-depth 

expert’s guide to getting hired, surviving 

layoffs and building a career 

at Barnes & Noble, all major book 

retailers, or online at amazon.com. 

Celebrate the season with a gift 

that keeps on growing from Royal 

Landscape Nursery. Flora and 

fauna make great gifts for family members 

and friends. Give them something 

they can enjoy over and over, 

whether they are project planning 

or just enjoy being with the flowers. 

Royal Landscape Nursery offers the 

best in landscaping and gardening 

needs with gift certificates that fit all 

amounts and any project size. Give 

the gift that keeps on growing! For 


or visit royallandscapenursery.com on 

the web. 


Orlando’s Trusted Provider of In-Home Care 

Premier Care to Help You or Your Loved One 

Live Well at Home with Home Care Assistance 

Help for you or your loved one to live safely 

and independently at home with top-notch 

care from Home Care Assistance. 

The Best Hourly Care. Many families 

choose to hire our experienced and trained 

caregivers on an hourly basis. Hourly schedules 

are flexible - no contracts required! 

Experienced with Advanced Care Needs. 

Our caregivers are experienced with caring 

for clients with special conditions such as 

Alzheimer’s, stroke and Parkinson’s. We 

also develop more customized care plans 

and training for these clients. 

Brain Health Experts. We are the only 

home care agency that offers the Cognitive 

Therapeutics Method , a research-backed, 

activities program that promotes brain 

health and vitality in our clients. 

Balanced Care. Home Care Assistance's 

holistic caregiver approach that promotes 

healthy diet, exercise, mental stimulation, 

socialization and a sense of purpose. 

Hospital to Home Care. Program expertly 

designed to ensure clients have a smooth 

recovery at home after a hospitalization 

and are not readmitted. 

At Home Care Assistance, we mean it 

when we talk about providing the best in 

senior care - whether it is on an hourly or 

24/7 live-in basis. 

Call today to schedule your free assessment! 

407-232-7155 

HomeCareAssistanceOrlando.com 

5178 Dr. Phillips Blvd 

Orlando, FL 32819 AHCA #299994419


A HOLIDAY BUFFET FOR YOU AND YOURS. 

Call 407.996.3663 or visit RosenShingleCreek.com/Holidays 

for menu and reservations. Reservations required. 

Unlimited champagne and mimosas | Free valet parking | 25% discount for Florida residents 


at Café Osceola 

DECEMBER 25 | 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. 

$67.95* 

per adult 

$29.95* 



9939 Universal Blvd. 


*Plus service charge and sales tax. Not valid with any other offers or discounts.



Restaurants, 

Entertainment 

& Fun 

Have you been to downtown Orlando 

lately? Give your loved one a night 

stay at the stylish Aloft Orlando 

Downtown. Your guest will enjoy 

the modern rooms and chic W XYZ 

Bar with award-winning restaurants, 

Amway Center, Dr. Phillips Center for 

the Performing Arts, clubs, lounges and 

much more within walking distance. Aloft 

is ideal for a night to stay and play in 

downtown Orlando! For more information, 

call 407-380-3500 or visit www. 

aloftorlandodowntown.com on the web. 

The staff of Bravo Cucina Italiana, 

located at 7924 Via Dellagio Way, 

Orlando, takes great pride in only 

serving the absolute finest ingredients 

in season, filled with flavor and providing 

exceptional service with each 

meal, each and every day. The entire 

team wishes to thank its customers and 

believes patrons deserve an extra gift 

this holiday season: Spend $100 on gift 

cards and get $20 back for yourself as 

a thank-you for spending the holiday 

season with Bravo! For more information, 

call 407-351-5880 or visit www. 

bravoitalian.com on the web. 

Give the gift of creativity with an annual 

pass to the Crayola Experience 

for 365 days of colorful family fun. 

Annual passes are currently on sale 

for a limited time — purchase four for 

only $99.99. Plus, shop from the hottest 

selection of Crayola products and 

enjoy incredible holiday savings at 

the Crayola retail store. The Crayola 

Experience is open to the public daily 

and located at The Florida Mall. For 

more information, call 407-757-1700. 

If you’re looking for the perfect stocking 

stuffer, then a Fun Spot America 

season pass is a gift that will give them 

the #bestyearever! With a Fun Spot 

America season pass, you get two 

MAKE THIS SEASON 

AN OCCASION TO 

REMEMBER. 

HERE FOR THE 

HOLIDAYS 

From fireworks, and cooking demos 

to holiday buffets, you won’t want to 

be anywhere else but Here For The 

Holidays! Celebrate the season at the 

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate 

in luxurious accommodations and 

receive a $100 resort credit when 

you stay three or more nights. 

TO BOOK YOUR STAY, CONTACT US 

AT 800–843–6664 OR VISIT 

OmniHotels.com/Orlando 

1500 Masters Boulevard 

ChampionsGate, Florida, 33896

parks for only $99.00 (available until 

Jan 1, 2017). Ride go-karts, roller coasters, 

thrill rides and more. With a variety 

of rides at each park, one located 

in Orlando and one in Kissimmee, Fun 

Spot has something for all ages. There 

are no blackout dates, and parking is 

free. For more information, call 407- 

363-3867 or visit www.fun-spot.com on 

the web. 

Give the gift of flavor with a gift card 

from Itta Bena this holiday season. 

Located on the second level of Pointe 

Orlando, Itta Bena is Orlando’s hidden 

gem, specializing in great steaks and 

seafood. From its 16-ounce bone-in 

cowboy ribeye to the blackened Gulf 

red snapper to the Signature She Crab 

Soup and decadent desserts, Itta Bena 

has something for everyone. So come 

as you are for great food in a relaxed 

atmosphere with unrivaled Southern 

hospitality. For more information, call 

407-757-2910 or visit ittabenadining. 

com on the web. 

This holiday season, give the gift of live 

theater. Orlando Repertory Theatre 

presents performances of Harry Connick 

Jr.’s The Happy Elf through Dec. 18. 

From the Grammy-winning musician, 

this joyous, new jazz musical is sure to 

become a holiday favorite! Positive thinking, 

teamwork and faith are wonderful 

gifts to give and receive, and in this story 

of elfin magic, the audience finds these 

gifts are never in short supply. Tickets 

start at $14. The Orlando Rep is located 

at 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando. For 

more information, visit www.orlandorep. 


Surprise your loved ones or loyal office 

staff with a holiday gift that will 

earn you kudos the entire year! Share 

a gift card from the award-winning 

Rosen Centre, located at 9840 

International Drive in Orlando, where 

they can choose from an array of 

luxurious amenities right in their own 

backyard. From world-class dining 

at Everglades Restaurant, pampering 

treatments at The Spa at Rosen Centre, 

to even luxurious overnight stays — 

who knows, they may choose to bring 



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7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd. • Suite #370 • Orlando, FL 32819 

BUNDLE UP FOR 

THE HOLIDAYS 

Free SkySocks and a free 30-minute jump 

pass with every $30 gift card purchase. 

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you, too! For more information, call 

407-996-9840 or visit rosencentre.com 

on the web. 

This holiday season, whether it’s a 

loved one in need of an escape or a 

loyal employee, show them you really 

care with a Rosen Plaza gift 

card. They can mix and match their 

own relaxing reward with impeccable 

dining at Jack’s Place restaurant, poolside 

luxury and refreshments for ‘39 

Poolside Bar & Grill, and world-class 

accommodations. Or they can enjoy 

3Nine for drinks and dancing, or 

book the entire club for a private party 

— what better way to celebrate in 

2017! Rosen Plaza is located at 9700 

International Drive in Orlando. For 


or visit rosenplaza.com on the web. 

The best gift is one that can be 

shared. Surprise the family or your 

special loved one with a Rosen 

Shingle Creek gift card and enjoy 

all of the hotel’s world-class amenities 

while creating special memories 

together. Guests can choose 

from 18 holes of golf, newly redesigned 

by Arnold Palmer Design 

Co.; poolside spa treatments; dining 

at award-winning restaurants; 

or experience it all at once for a 

luxurious staycation! For more information, 


rosenshinglecreek.com on the web. 

Sky Zone Orlando, located at 

5250 International Drive, Suite C1, 

Orlando, allows guests to celebrate 

the season by partying in the dark 

at the wall-to-wall trampoline park. 

People age 13-older can get their 

jump on with music, black lights, laser 

beams and more. “Glow” takes 

place Fridays and Saturdays from 

8-11 p.m., and the cost is $20. 

Reflective shirts must be worn and 

are available for purchase for $5 

each. Gather your friends and glow 

at Sky Zone Orlando! For more information, 

call 407-326-0482 or 

email szorlando@gmail.com. ª 

m 

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Upright, Recumbent & Spinning® Bikes 

Multi-Gyms Circuit Machines Accessories 

We have the 

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(used in YMCA & LA Fitness 

group cycling) 

L-Series Treadmill 

Representing the very latest in treadmill 

innovation, the Land ice L7 Treadmill is ideal for 

walkers, joggers, and serious runners alike. From 

the whisper-quiet 4 HP continuous duty motor to 

its rust-free, aircraft-quality aluminum frame, 

Landice offers a product that will last a lifetime. 

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1650 Home Gym 

The revolutionary On-Line 1650 home gym offers two 

completely different training disciplines on the same 

machine. All you need to do to transform the machine 

from "fixed" to "free-weight mode" is pull the 

conveniently located selector knob. Just as with the 

free-weight bar, the more you lift vertically with the 

1650, the more you must balance. And the more balance 

required, the more the secondary, supportive muscles 

must be called into action to guide and balance the bar 

throughout the lifting action. To return to the fixedmode, 

simply push in the selector knob. 

Visit our beautiful showroom to see all the Vectra home gyms- avoid the mall crowds! Weekend appointments available! 

407.996.8890 

6881 Kingspointe Parkway, Suite 10 Orlando 32819 

Showroom Hours M-F 8:30-5:30, Weekends by Appt. 

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CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT 

STONE MASSAGE 

50-Minute Service $100* (Valued at $135) 

Gift with Purchase: Receive a complimentary candle with any retail purchase of $50. 

9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 

*Not valid with other offers or discounts. Cancellation must be given within 

6 hours before your appointment. Service fee not included. While supplies last. 

THIS HOLIDAY, GIFT GIVING 

GETS A LOT MORE RELAXED. 

FOR EVERY $20 GIFT CARD PURCHASE 

ROSEN CENTRE WILL ADD $5 TO 

THE VALUE OF YOUR CARD! 

The Spa at Rosen Centre is more than an escape from the everyday. It’s 

about pampering, relaxation and wellness. So this holiday give a gift that will 

quiet the mind, nourish the body, invigorate the spirit and soothe your wallet. 

Please visit SpaAtRosenCentre.com or call 407.996.1248 for details. 

9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819


SOUTHWEST 

SOCIAL 

SEEN 

The Dr. Phillips High School Class of 

1996 held its 20-year reunion, which was attended 

by more than 160 alumni and guests. 

The former Panthers flew in from all over — 

from Chicago to Washington to Spain — to 

attend. The event was coordinated by class officers 

Joel Barnes, Mindy Carrion Colon, 

Cara Kane Wieckowski, Joe Humphrey 

and Mike Humphreys. The weekend included 

a happy hour in MetroWest at Crafted 

Block and Brew, as well as a tour of the DPHS 

campus led by administrative dean and fellow 

classmate Riki Smith. Attendees then enjoyed 

dinner and dancing at Aloft Downtown 

Orlando. ª



CREATE A BUZZ THIS YEAR! 

Let us host your A-list holiday party in our flexible event space 

CALL T O D A Y 

We have delicious holiday-inspired menus aimed to please and WOW your guests! 

Whether you are looking for a holiday luncheon, dinner buffet or happy hour, 

Aloft Orlando Downtown has you covered. 

Aloft Orlando Downtown 

500 South Orange Avenue 


aloftorlandodowntown.com | 407.380.3500 

CELEBRATE 

THE HOLIDAYS 

AT DOWNTOWN 

ORLANDO’S 

MOST 

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Lake Whitney Elementary 

School hosted its fifth annual Dolphin 

Dash 5K Run/Walk. Approximately 

300 runners participated in the event, 

including LWES students, families and 

community members. 

The course began at the LWES bus 

loop, circled around Roberson Road 

into the Belmere community, went onto 

Maguire Road, through the Reserve 

at Belmere, and finished back at the 

LWES bus loop. The family-friendly race 

was planned by the school’s Parent 

Teacher Organization and serves as its 

annual fundraiser. 

Holy Family Catholic School’s 

junior junior varsity girls basketball 

team completed its season as undefeated 

champions. The sixth-graders 

proved adept in their defensive game, 

holding opponents to an average of 7 

points per game, while they scored an 

average of 36 points per game. Lady 

Lions head coach Rhett Kilmer maintains 

high expectations for the girls next 

season. 

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Family Catholic School celebrate the girls junior junior varsity basketball team’s undefeated season. 

said. “To repeat as champions, the girls 

will need to work harder this offseason 

and bring a great attitude to every practice 

and game.” 

More than 5,000 bridge players 

from 15 nations have gathered in 

Orlando for the North American Bridge 

Championships. Hosted by the American 

Contract Bridge League and held at Walt 

Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, 

the NABC Orlando began Nov. 24 and 

will continue through Dec. 4. NABCs are 

held three times a year across the U.S. 

and Canada to bring together players 

of all skill levels, from newcomer to advanced, 

with opportunities for everyone 

to play daily. 

“Orlando and the surrounding area 

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prior to the championships. “We’re coming 

to Orlando to host the best players 

in the game, but also to give thanks for 

all we have, which for our members 

includes the ability to play the game they 

love so much.” 


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Florida hosts approximately 13 percent 

of the ACBL member population. 

The city of Orlando has seven ACBLaffiliated 

bridge clubs and 278 ACBL 

members. 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce held its annual Golf 

Classic at MetroWest Golf Club. The 

winning team was South Milhausen 

PA, including Brian Durham, 

Bryan Lerdo, Jeff Milhausen 

and Ryan Vandenburgh, with an 

impressive score of 53. Contest winners 

were Yilda Casanova, closest 

to the pin; Matt Chamberlain, 

longest drive; and Fravy Collazo, 

straightest drive. 

WOCC officials extend their thanks 

to all of the co-sponsors who made the 

event possible, as well as those who 

donated tournament prizes and Golfer 

Goody Bag items. 

Players challenge each 

other in the 2016 West 

Orange Chamber of 

Commerce Golf Classic. 

Nova University’s Orlando campus, 

located at 4850 Millenia Blvd., will host 

the United We Stand 5K Peace Run on 

Dec. 10 from 8-11 a.m. The event encourages 

peaceful solutions to causes involving 

civil rights, anti-stereotyping and 

anti-hate, domestic violence and human 

trafficking. A free kids run will also take 

place immediately following the race. 

Each participant will receive a T-shirt, 

tote bag and race packet, and be entered 

into a raffle to win prizes and gifts. 

Those who cannot physically attend 

the event are encouraged to register 

with a virtual run/walk to support the 

causes and complete the run/walk on 

their own time. 

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www.unitedwestandforpeace on the web. 

The First Academy women’s 

volleyball team clinched its sixth state 

championship. The Royals won the title 

consecutively from 2008-13. West Port 

High School in Ocala hosted the championship 

game, and the girls played 

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The First Academy’s women’s volleyball team celebrates its 2016 state championship. 

against The Benjamin School from Palm 

Beach Gardens to win. 

“This is such a great accomplishment,” 

said coach Haley Malone. “I’m so 

proud of the girls and how they did after 

all of the hard work they put into this 

season.” 

There were several accomplishments 

as Dr. Phillips High School’s 

swimming and cross country seasons 

came to a close. 

Senior Jake Meisenheimer broke 

the men’s swimming and diving school 

record in the 200 freestyle preliminaries 

and broke it again in the finals at 

the state championship with a time of 

1:41.21. Meisenheimer finished his high 

school career as an 11-time Metro West 

Conference Champion and a nine-time 

District Champion. 

Tyler Haugh also wrapped up his 

swimming career with three Metro West 

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The Panthers’ women’s swim team 

placed 16th out of 46 scoring teams at 

the 2016 State Championship. Senior 

Maddie Magrino finished her swimming 

career as a three-time Metro West 

Conference Champion and five-time 


Junior Isabela Bartczak represented 

the DPHS women’s cross country 

team at the 2016 State Championship. 

She placed 23rd in a field of 181 runners 

with a time of 19:19, finishing a 

tremendous season for the Metro West 

Conference Champion. 

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ACROSS 

1. Group of pupils 

6. Fossil fuel 

9. Dust arachnid 

13. Abdominal muscle, 

pl. 

14. Grass bristle 

15. Like a ballerina 

16. Deflect 

17. *She played wife and 

mom in 21 Across 

18. Lazybones 

19. *It happened on 34th 

Street 

21. *Nicholas Cage 's 

"The ____ Man" 

23. Wednesday's child 

issue? 

24. Mouthful, swallowed 

25. ____ Francisco 

28. ____ Verde National 

Park 

30. Adorn the halls with 

holly, e.g. 

35. Singer Tori 

37. Jailbird's home 

39. Tax of one tenth 

40. Popular e-reader 

41. DNA half 

43. Inmate's weapon 

44. Loose-fitting top 

46. "____ and sound" 

47. Performed alone, pl. 

48. Madison Square 

Garden and STAPLES 

Center, e.g. 

50. Snouts or beaks 

52. *"____ Takes a 

Holiday" with Basil 

Rathbone (1930) 

53. Inoffensive manner 

55. Long time 

57. *Jim Carrey's green 

grump 

60. *Holiday movie time 

traveler 

64. Courtroom excuse 

65. Bo Peep's follower 

67. Bus commuter 

68. Object of Tiny Tim's 

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affection 

69. Corn piece 

70. Twig of a willow tree 

71. Aquatic snakes 

72. Pastrami partner 

73. Proceeds 

DOWN 

1. Pack like sardines 

2. Denim innovator 

3. Maple, to a botanist 

4. Scarecrow stuffing 

5. "The Goldbergs," e.g. 

6. Arc de Triomphe, e.g. 

7. Leave speechless 

8. Big mess 

9. Between mini and 

maxi 

10. Short for "it will" 

11. He plus she 

12. "Ever" to a poet 

15. Marine gastropod 

20. Olden day blooddrawing 

equipment 

22. Priest's vestment 

24. Like a knight in 

shining armor? 

25. *Billy Bob Thorton's 

was bad 

26. Love, to Napoleon 

and Josephine 

27. Nobody 

29. ____ Candies, 

chocolatier 

31. Treat without respect 

32. ____ vs. pathos 

33. Popular cook-off dish 

34. *"Home Alone" main 

character 

36. *Jim Carrey's was 

green when he stole 

Christmas 

38. *It's wonderful? 

42. Three-masted vessel 

45. Tabby's favorite herb 

49. Pollen ____ 

51. Feeling at a funeral 

54. Holiday feeling 

56. Hustle and bustle 

sound 

57. Tar to feathers 

58. Tiny river 

59. Wading bird 

60. Dried up 

61. Norse deity 

62. Turned to the right 

63. Makes mistakes 

64. Gobbled up 

66. *"Jingle All the ____"

n Lake Whitney 

Elementary 

Lake Whitney Elementary held its annual 

food drive. It surpassed last year’s 

donations by collecting 4,022 nonperishable 

food items for families in need. 


SCHOOLNEWS 


All of the donations were given to One 

Heart for Women and Children, a nonprofit 

that serves LWES families and 

the community at large with needed 

resources. LWES classes and grade levels 

competed for who could bring in 

the most donations. Winners were as 

follows: Alicia Qualls’ fifth-graders, 

426; Brenda Dasher’s fourth-graders, 

245; Patricia Barker’s third-graders, 

135; Anne Christensen and Robin 

Parker’s second-graders, 238 and 

229, respectively; Eileen Harvey’s 

first-graders, 86; Charlotte Warren’s 

Caitlyn Muller spends the morning with her 

father at Lake Whitney Elementary’s Donuts with Dad. 

Caitlyn is a fourth-grader in Ms. Dasher’s class. 

Alex Villegas and his dad take part in Lake 

Whitney Elementary’s Donuts with Dad. Alex is a 

student in Mrs. Kantor’s class. 

Lake Whitney Elementary teacher Alicia Qualls’ top-collecting class, volunteers from the Guardian Angel Committee, 

representatives of One Heart for Women and Children, and LWES staff members gather to donate 

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kindergartners, 112; and Anne Axtell’s 

prekindergartners, 24. Mrs. Qualls’ 

class brought in the most, and overall, 

the fifth grade was the top grade level 

with 1,164 items. The school’s Guardian 

Angel Committee helped coordinate and 

collect items for a successful pickup day. 

n Whispering Oak 

Elementary 


resident custodian, is the support person 

of the year. 

n Bridgewater Middle 

The National Junior Honor Society 

at Bridgewater Middle in Winter 

Garden participated in a volunteer 

event at the Save the Manatee Club in 

Maitland. The nonprofit organization 

was founded by Jimmy Buffet when 

he discovered that manatees were becoming 

extinct. During their visit, the 

group learned about the club as well as 

Resident custodian Salvador Zambrano is 

Whispering Oak Elementary’s support person of 

the year. 

Second-grade teacher Marie Henry-Louis 

is Whispering Oak Elementary’s teacher of the 

year. 

Whispering Oak Elementary named 

its 2016-17 teacher of the year and 

support person of the year. Teacherof-the-year 

honors went to secondgrade 

teacher Marie Henry-Louis. 

Salvador Zambrano, the school’s 

Members of Bridgewater Middle’s National Junior Honor Society volunteer to help the Save the 

Manatee Club. 


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manatees. They worked together, 

making adoption packets 

and doing other tasks for the 

group. For more information, 

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n SunRidge Middle 

Several members of SunRidge 

Middle’s orchestra made the All 

County Auditioned Orchestra 

and All County Honors 

Orchestra. Those who made 

the All County Auditioned 

Orchestra were Adrienne 

Fee, bass; Natalie Gordon, 

cello; Hannah Imler, violin; 

Dominique Khan, violin; 

Ciara Lee, viola; Payton 

Moore, violin; Sean Muller, 

cello; Allison Olsson, viola; Hailey 

Paek, viola; Vanessa Sanchez, 

violin; Isabella Sharp, viola; and 

Emma Stankos, violin. Those who 

made the All County Honors Orchestra 

were Breonna McKenzie, bass; 

Sarah Opitz, violin; and Kendrick 

Williams, violin. 

n Dr. Phillips High 

Ocoee resident Samantha 

Chery, a student at Dr. Phillips 

High, had her poetry entry in 

the National High School Poetry 

Contest accepted for publication. 

Her poem, Watch Your Step, 

appeared in the fall edition of 

the American high school poets 

Inside of Me anthology. The 

SunRidge Middle 

orchestra students are 

admitted to the All 

County Auditioned 

Orchestra and All 

County Honors 

Orchestra. 

quarterly publication is published 

by the Live Poets Society of NJ 

in conjunction with Just Poetry, 

the national high school poetry 

quarterly magazine. Samantha, 

the daughter of Judes and Ina 

Chery, is under the tutelage of 

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language arts instructor Kelly 

Roth. She hopes to study English 

with a concentration in business 

at Columbia University. 

n Et Al 

As part of Cranium Academy’s 

commitment to the safety of its students, 

staff members participated 

in critical incident response training. 

Led by Marc Connolly, executive 

vice president of Secure 

Education Consultants who retired 

after 27 years in the U.S. Secret 

Service, the training involved instruction 

and how-to scenarios for 

hostile situations. The program is 

designed to educate participants 

by “training with the best to prepare 

for the worst.” Marc used 

his expertise to help the academy 

prepare its faculty and staff with a 

detailed emergency and critical incident 

response plan. 

Children at Premier Academy receive a special visit from Orange County firefighters. 


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(L. to r.) Karen Adams of 

MetroWest, Dawn Gilmore of 

Maitland, and Michelle and Bill 

Singleton of Dr. Phillips. 

(L. to r.) Brad and Jennifer 

Deese of Bay Hill, and Karem 

and Chuck Bair of Southwest 

Orlando. 

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Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips’ 

10th annual A Taste of Dr. Phillips 

was held at the Dellagio Town Center 

last month. More than 20 of Orlando’s 

best restaurants showcased their food, 

beer and wine. Proceeds from the event 

were invested back into the community 

through organizations like the Dr. Phillips 

High School Scholarship Fund, Dr. P. 

Phillips Hospital, Dr. P. Phillips Foundation, 

the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 

and other charitable causes. 

(L. to r.) Alejandro, Alejandro Jr. 

and Mauricio Sanchez of Orlando. 

(L. to r.) Jen La Rue of Thornton 

Park, Jasmine and Jorge Matos 

of Lake Nona, and Nikki Moore 

of Sand Lake Hills. 

(L. to r.) Joyce and David Froelich 

of Bay Hill, Artie and Jennifer Stoeke 

of Oviedo, and Lynetta Bailey of 

Casselberry. 

Brian and Kelly Zaza of 

Parkside. 

(L. to r.) Michelle Dillon and 

Angela Bundy of Gainesville, 

Kaehla Maurer of Sand Lake Hills, 

Riley O’Donnell of Bay Lakes, and 

Jessica Diestel of Gainesville. 

Windermere residents (l. to 

r.) Heith and Teresa Hennel, 

and Brian and Katie Russell. 

Darrel Rewis of East Bay 

and Donna Sorrentino of 

Southwest Orlando.


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n Charities/Fundraisers 

Through Dec. 10 — Sneaker 

Collection Drive 

As part of the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging 

Association Care Collection Drive in support of 

homeless students in Orange and Osceola counties, 

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal 

Orlando accepts donations of new sneakers in 

conjunction with the CFHLA Hospitality Gala on 

Dec. 10. Donations can also be dropped off 

at CFHLA offices, 6675 Westwood Blvd., Suite 

210, Orlando. This year’s goal is 1,000 pairs. 

For more information, call Kim, 407-313-5040; 

or email specialevents@cfhla.org. 

Through Dec. 31 — Pet Rescue 

Project 

Reed Nissan sponsors the third annual Reed 

Nissan Pet Rescue Project 90-Day Adopt-a- 

Thon through Dec. 31, with a special adoption 

program Dec. 13 at Reed Nissan Clermont, 

16005 State Road 50, Clermont. During the 

event on Dec. 13, fees will be waived for 

animals adopted at the dealership or both Pet 

Alliance of Greater Orlando shelter locations. 

Last year’s project resulted in the adoption of 

more than 2,100 pets. Time: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. 

For more information, visit www.friendinreed. 


Through Jan. 16, 2017 — Infant 

Prematurity Campaign 

Southwest Orlando resident and midwife Jennie 

Joseph, executive director of Commonsense 

Childbirth Inc., urges people to support the 

annual Heads Up on Infant Prematurity campaign 

by knitting or crocheting hats for newborns or 

premature infants. The hats will be delivered to 

local neonatal intensive care units or hospital 

nurseries Jan. 16, 2017. For more information, 

email perinataltaskforce@gmail.com or visit 

www.perinataltaskforce.com on the web. 

Dec. 10 — Helping Neighbors In 

Need 

The Dr. P. Phillips YMCA and www. 

CareWeShare.com co-sponsor the Helping Our 

Neighbors in Need special holiday event, at the 

Y, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando. Together, 

the organizations will be providing free, healthy 

holiday meals to people with special needs and 

disabilities. A typical gift box includes fruits, 

vegetables, meat and nonperishable food items. 

Reservations are required. Time: 4-6 p.m. For 

more information, call 407-351-9417 or email 

khernandez@cfymca.org. 

Jan. 22, 2017 — Brighton Beach 

Memoirs Play Reading 

Theatre South Playhouse presents an intimate 

stage reading of the hit Broadway play Brighton 

Beach Memoirs at the Rosen Event Theater, 

11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. 

Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $10, with proceeds 

benefiting the research of Lou Gehrig’s disease, 

also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. ALS 

attacks motor neurons, cells that control the muscles. 

For more information, call 407-489-4458, 

email theatresouthorlando@gmail.com or visit 

brightonbeachfor-als.whindo.com on the web. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Programs 

Through Dec. 16 — Registration 

For Basketball & Cheerleading 

League 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. 

Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, holds registration 

for a noncompetitive (scores and stats 

are not recorded) league for boys and girls 

in kindergarten through seventh-grade for basketball 

and age 4 through seventh-grade for 

cheerleading. First practice is Jan. 9, 2017, 

and practice sessions are held in the Coleman 

Memorial Gymnasium in Building C. For details, 

email Chris Smith at csmith@st.lukes.org. 

Jan. 21, 2017 — Youth Fitness 

Competition 

Winter Garden Athletic Club, 350 E. Crown 

Point Road, Suite 1070, Winter Garden, 

hosts Youth Fitness Warriors, a free, fun fitness 

competition and coed event. Physicals are 

not required, and free physicals are offered 

for preregistered youth participants. Time: 9 

a.m.-1 p.m. for elementary students, 1-2 p.m. 

for middle and high school students, and 2-3 

p.m. for parents/adults. For more information 

about free physicals, call Toni Muzzonigro, 

D.O., at 407-367-5676. For more information 

and to preregister for the event, visit www. 

youthfitnesswarriors.com on the web. 

n Classes/Programs 

Dec. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28 

— 50+ Fitness Aerobics Classes 


Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 50+ 

Fitness Aerobics classes. Exercise mats are 

provided. Time: Mondays and Wednesdays at 

10:45 a.m. Cost: $2. For more information, 

email fit4ever40f@cfl.rr.com. 

Dec. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 

— Strength For Life 50+ Classes 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 

S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 

Strength for Life 50+ group strength classes. 

Participants are encouraged to bring exercise 

bands and free weights. Exercise mats are provided. 

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 

a.m. Cost: $2. For more information, email 

fit4ever40f@cfl.rr.com.

Dec. 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 

29 — Cardio/Strength Interval 

Classes 


Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts cardio/ 

strength interval classes. Time: Tuesdays and 

Thursdays at 6 p.m. Cost: $5 per class or $30 

per month. For more information, email Chris 

Smith at csmith@st.lukes.org. 

Dec. 6, 13, 20 & 27 — 

Stitching-Group Gatherings 

The Twisted Stitchers stitching group meets at 

the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 

Della Drive, Orlando. All crafters are invited 

to attend. Time: Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

For more information, call Alouise Bergeron, 

407-351-1324. 

Dec. 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 50+ Yoga 

Classes 


Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 50+ 

Yoga classes. Participants are encouraged to 

bring a yoga mat and blocks. Time: Fridays 

at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $2. For more information, 

email cathy.infiniteyoga@gmail.com. 

Dec. 10 — Archaeology Open Lab 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, 

Oakland, hosts an archaeology open lab, during 

which attendees learn how artifacts and 

other archaeological material gets processed 

in a laboratory. All ages are welcome, and 

children 12-younger should be accompanied 

by an adult. Reservations are required. Time: 

10 a.m. For more information, call 407-905-0054 

or email information@oaklandnaturepreserve. 

org. 

n Events/Performances 

Dec. 17 & 18 — Canine 

Extravaganza 

The West Building at Orange County 

Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, 

Orlando, hosts Canine Extravaganza, the 

nation’s largest celebration of dogs. Activities 

include a diving dogs competition, a meet 

and play with more than 150 dog breeds, 

children’s activities at the Fun Zone, a doggie 

boutique and more. Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Cost: $10-$25. For more information and to 

purchase tickets, visit www.akc.org or www. 

canineextravaganza.com on the web. 

Feb. 16, 2017 — The Piano Guys 

Performance 

The Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center 

for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., 

Orlando, hosts An Evening With the Piano 

Guys. Time: 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $45. 

For more information, call 844-513-2014 or 

visit drphillipscenter.org on the web. 



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Through Dec. 18 — The Happy Elf 

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Orlando Repertory Theatre in Partnership with 

UCF, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, presents 

performances of Harry Connick Jr.’s The Happy 

Elf. Showtimes vary, and ticket prices start at 

$14. For more information, call 407-896-7365 

or visit orlandorep.com on the web. 

Through Dec. 30 — Every 

Christmas Story Ever Told (And 

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Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership 

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the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 

812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. Time: Wednesday- 

Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and 

Sunday at 2 p.m. Cost: $25-$50. For more 

information, call 407-447-1700, ext. 1; or visit 

orlandoshakes.org on the web. 

Through Jan. 7, 2017 — Light Up 

UCF 

CFE Arena hosts Light Up UCF, including ice 

skating, rides, a film festival, holiday market and 

an all-new light show. Time: Monday-Thursday 

from 5-10 p.m., Friday from 5 p.m.-midnight, 

Saturday from noon-midnight, and Sunday from 

noon-10 p.m. Hours may vary on holidays. 

Tickets for various activities are available at the 

CFE Arena box office and online. To become a 

vendor, visit www.ucfholidaymarket.com on the 

web. For more information, call 800-745-3000 

or visit www.lightupucf.com on the web. 

Through Jan. 8, 2017 — Winter In 

The Park 

Central Park West Meadow, 150 N. New York 

Ave., Winter Park, hosts Winter in the Park, 

featuring an outdoor ice skating rink. Time: 

Monday-Thursday from 3-9 p.m., Friday from 

3-10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., 

and Sunday from noon-8 p.m. Cost: $12 for 

all-day skating. Skate rental is included. For 

more information, call 407-599-3203 or visit 

cityofwinterpark.org/witp on the web. 

Dec. 2 — Christmas Parade 

The Orlando Christmas Parade and Holiday 

in the Park Festival takes place at Lake Eola 

Park and runs through Thornton Park. This 

year’s theme is “Jingle All the Way.” Time: 

5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, visit 

orlandochristmasparade.com on the web. 

Dec. 2 — Christmas With The 

Basilica Choir Concert 

The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, 

Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., 

Orlando, presents Christmas With the Basilica 

Choir, a concert that includes traditional and 

contemporary Christmas selections, and an 

audience sing-a-long. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: 

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Elizabeth Parsons School of Dance presents 

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Dec. 3 & 4 — Holiday Home Tour 

The town of Celebration hosts the 18th annual 

Holiday Home Tour, during which residents 

open their homes as a benefit to the community. 

The self-guided tour begins in downtown 

Celebration and winds its way through many 

of its neighborhoods. New this year, the tour 

includes a hospitality stop at Celebration Town 

Hall. Time: Saturday from 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 

from 1-5 p.m. Cost: $15 if purchased online 

or at the Celebration Foundation office at 

610 Sycamore St., Celebration. For more 

information, call 407-566-1234 or visit www. 

thecelebrationfoundation.org on the web. 

Dec. 4 — Holiday Bazaar 

Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation, 

11200 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, 

hosts a holiday bazaar, including food trucks 

and vendors, such as Scentsy, Mary Kay, Thirty 

One Gifts, Jamba Juice, Cake Pop Sweets and 

Treats, Sweet Pea and more. Time: 9 a.m.-1 

p.m. For more information, call 407-239-5444 

or visit www.sojc.org on the web. 

Dec. 9 — Family Christmas Movie 

Night 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church (behind 

Building C), 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, hosts Family Christmas Movie Night, 

including ornament crafting, grilled hot dogs 

and chips, a Christmas singalong with Mickey 

and Friends, s’mores by fires, an outdoor screening 

of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and 

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are encouraged to bring low-back chairs, pillows 

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for the movie. The cost for dinner is $10 for 

families of six or less, $20 for families of seven- 

12, and $30 for families of 13-more. Attending 

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a holiday concert by the Brass Band of Central Florida. Time: 

7:30 p.m. Cost: $25. For more information, call 407-566-1234. 

Dec. 10 & 11 — Glad Tidings Concert 

The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, hosts Glad Tidings, 

an annual holiday performance by the Orlando Gay Chorus. 

Attendees are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy for the 

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407-841-7464 or visit www.orlandogaychorus.org on the web. 

Dec. 11 — MetroWest WinterFest 2016 

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, 

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an outdoor ice skating rink, live performances, food and beverages, 

Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Time: 4-8 p.m. Admission 

is free. For more information, call 407-299-1099 or email 

info@metrowestgolf.com. 

Dec. 17 — Holidaze Concert 

Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, hosts 

Holidaze, a performance by the Central Florida Sounds of Freedom 

Band and Color Guard. The show features holiday music from 

Halloween to New Year’s Eve and a silent auction. Time: 7 p.m. 

Cost: $10; free for children 12-younger. For more information or 

to purchase tickets in advance, visit www.cfsof.com on the web. 

Dec. 17 — Habitat For The Holidays 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, hosts 

Habitat for the Holidays with Alissa Himelfarb, education coordinator. 

Participants craft edible ornaments, garland and pinecone 

feeders for the preserve’s wildlife. Afterward, attendees take a hike 

to place their edible gifts on the trails. Preregistration is required. 

Time: 10 a.m. Cost: $5 for nonmembers, free for members. 

For more information, call 407-905-0054, email information@ 

oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org on 

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n Miscellaneous 

Ongoing — Female Singers Invitation 

Vocalists are needed for the Sunshine Singers women’s chorus 

that entertains at local nursing homes, senior residences, civic 

organizations and service clubs. Practices are held Mondays at 

9:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka- 

Vineland Road, Orlando. For more information, call Mary Ellen 

Boice, 407-299-5244. 

Ongoing — Female Singers Invitation 

Vocalists are needed for the Sound of Sunshine Chorus, a nonprofit 

musical teaching group. Open, free rehearsals are held 

Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. at Reeves United Methodist Church, 

1100 N. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando. For more information, visit 

www.soschorus.com on the web. 

Through Jan. 24, 2017 — Art Submission 

Deadline 

Women in the Arts Inc. and the Orange County Library System 

invite professional female artists to submit their work to be exhibited 

during Women’s History Month at the library. Finalists are 

chosen from submitted entries, and selected art is featured in the 

upcoming annual Celebrating the Genius of Women exhibition in 

March and April. Finalists are eligible for $1,500 in cash prizes 

and gallery representation at Baterbys Art Gallery for the top three 

winners. For more information, call 407-835-7481. Apply online at 

www.womeninthearts.org/art-competition.

Dec. 3 — Rummage & Craft Sale 

Chain of Lakes Middle School, 8700 Conroy-Windermere 

Road, Orlando, hosts a rummage and craft sale. Space is 

available for $10, and table rental is $5 per table. Leave 

cash or a check payable to COLMS PTSA in the front office. 

Time: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information, email 

karafletch@gmail.com. 

Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 — Farmers Markets 

Winter Garden Farmers Market — voted No. 1 in America 

by American Farmland Trust in Washington, DC — takes 

place at 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. The market 

boasts more than 150 vendors, and there is a free parking 

in the parking garage next to the event. Time: Saturdays from 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Dances For Seniors 

The Belles and Beaus Dance Club sponsors a dance for seniors at 

the Marks Street Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. 

Music is provided by Soft Touch, and singles and couples are 

welcome. Refreshments are available. Time: Wednesdays from 

7-9:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. Men attending the dances for 

the first time are free. For more information, call 407-644-4200 

or visit bellesandbeausdance.com on the web. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Dec. 6, 13, 20 & 27 — Toastmasters Meetings 

The Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, 4100 McKinnon Road, 

Windermere, hosts Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754 

meetings. Attendees learn to develop their oral communication 

and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning environment. 

Time: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, visit 

www.windermeretoastmasters.org on the web. 

Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Toastmasters Meetings 

The Florida Turnpike Headquarters Building No. 5315 in the 

Turkey Lake Service Area on Florida’s Turnpike at Mile Marker 

263, hosts Turnpike Toastmasters meetings. Guests must check in 

at the reception desk for meeting access. Time: Wednesdays from 

noon-1 p.m. For more information, visit 2362.toastmastersclubs. 

org on the web. 

n Support Groups 

Dec. 13 — Support Group Meeting For Caregivers 

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center sponsors a free 

support group meeting for caregivers in the Suite 281 Conference 

Room (next to the south elevators on the second floor) at Health 

Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: second 

Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407- 

843-1910 or visit www.adrccares.org on the web. 


Dec. 16 — Memory Disorders Support Program 

Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, hosts a monthly support program for those diagnosed with 

memory disorders and their caregivers/family members/friends. 

Time: third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more 

information, call Jennifer Magbanua, LMFT, 407-536-8877; or Sue 

Odena, 407-760-2304. 

Dec. 19 — Stroke Support Group Meeting 

The Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, 

hosts a free meeting of the BCenter’s Stroke Support & Social Group. 

A deli-style lunch is provided. Reservations via email are requested 

to valerie@bcenter.com. Time: third Monday of each month from 

12:30-2:30 p.m. For more information, call 888-942-9355. 

n Volunteers 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

Seniors First seeks 50 volunteers to assist in fulfilling the high demand 

of its Meals on Wheels program, which provides meals and outreach 

to seniors who are unable to prepare or have meals otherwise 

provided. There are eight pickup areas in the Greater Orlando 

area, and the commitment is once per week for approximately 

1.5-2 hours on weekday mornings. Volunteers must be 18-older, 

and have a valid driver license, insurance and reliable transportation. 

For more information, email lshumaker@seniorsfirstinc.org 

or visit seniorsfirstinc.org on the web. 


The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation History Center, 21 E. Plant 

St., Winter Garden, seeks friendly, responsible volunteers to staff 

the welcome center by greeting guests and answering questions. 

Weekday hours are available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and/or 2-5 

p.m. For more information, call Jim or Lynne, 407-656-3244; or 

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Vitas Healthcare of Central Florida seeks hospice volunteers to provide 

relief for caregivers, offer companionship for patients, run errands and 

help in small but meaningful ways. Assignments and schedules are 

made according to the volunteer’s preferences. For more information 

or to attend an orientation class, call 407-691-4541. 


Hospice of the Comforter, which cares for the physical, emotional and 

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