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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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

Sensational Strawberries 

TOURISM UPDATE ............................................................................. 8 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 10 

What Every Woman Should Know About Her Female Health / 

UroGyn Specialists of Florida 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................. 12 

SUMMER KIDS CALENDAR 2017 ...................................................... 19 

SOUTHWEST SEEN ......................................................................... 32 

WOCC Big Orange Awards 

BUSINESS PROFILE .......................................................................... 35 

Convenient Tutoring When Needed / Edu World Tutors Inc. 

REDISCOVER I-DRIVE ........................................................................ 37 

SCHOOL NEWS SEEN .................................................................... 38 

HFCS Catholic Schools Week 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS .............................................................. 39 

SCHOOL NEWS ............................................................................. 42 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 46 

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

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many states are still trying to thaw 

out from winter, Florida fields are 

alive with vivid, luscious strawberries. 

Plant City is known as the winter 

strawberry capital of the world and 

the dominant producing region for 

winter berries in the United States. 

If you missed the Strawberry Festival 

this year, don’t worry. The growing 

season isn’t over yet, so check with 

local farmers markets and grocers for 

local strawberries. 

“The strawberries are great so far,” 

said Haley Veilleux, retail manager 

of Scott’s Country Market 

at Long & Scott Farms in Mount 

Dora. “The berries are gorgeous and 

have never been sweeter.” 

THOUGHT 

Sensational Strawberries 

Florida’s Season Is in Full Swing 

by Kirsten Harrington 

The farm sells freshly picked berries 

and u-pick, which Veilleux hopes will run 

through the end of March, depending on 

Mother Nature. 

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While strawberries certainly are 

dazzling to the eye and delicious to 

eat, they are also packed with nutrients 

like vitamin C, potassium, fiber and folic 

acid that are vital for good health. 

Strawberries are also high in ellagic 

acid, which is believed to boost immunity 

and help fight cancer. Virtually 

fat- and cholesterol-free, and low in 

calories, sugar and sodium make these 

red gems the perfect snack. In fact, a 

study by Yale’s Prevention Research 

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them, as they will break down faster if 

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refrigerator. Fresh, ripe berries will keep 

four to five days in the refrigerator.” 

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2 (3-ounce) packages strawberry gelatin 

2 cups boiling water 

4-5 cups of fresh strawberries or two 

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and 3 tablespoons of white sugar. Mix 

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until set. Set aside to cool. 

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Stir in strawberries and allow to set briefly. 

When mixture is about the consistency of egg 

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Former Commissioner Scott Boyd (center) receives the 2016 CFHLA Public Servant of the 

Year award from Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association representatives (l. to r.) Board of 

Directors Chairman David Bartek, Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Peter Kacheris, 

Political Action Committee Chairman Jay Leonard, and President and CEO Rich Maladecki. 

The Central Florida Hotel & 

Lodging Association honored 

Scott Boyd, former Orange County 

District 1 commissioner, as the association’s 

2016 CFHLA Public Servant 

of the Year. Former Commissioner 

Boyd was recognized at CFHLA’s 

February membership luncheon at 

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance 

to Universal Orlando, which also 

featured a presentation by Bobby 

Bowers of STR on Central Florida 

hotel occupancy and room rate research 

information. 

The CFHLA Public Servant of the 

Year award is presented annually 

to a community leader who has 

demonstrated dedication to the advancement 

of Central Florida’s hospitality 

industry. Boyd, who recently 

departed the county commission due 

to term limits, was first elected to the 

Orange County Board of County 

Commissioners in 2008. He has long 

been an important partner of Central 

Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry, 

having supported revisions 

to the Venues Agreement to enhance 

projects, including the Dr. Phillips 

Center for the Performing Arts, 

Orange County Convention Center, 

and Camping World Stadium. 

Additionally, Boyd has served 

as a regional ambassador on several 

Visit Orlando trips to promote 

Central Florida as a world-class destination. 

His attentiveness to hospitality 

industry priorities was highlighted 

by his efforts during his final weeks 

in office to support CFHLA’s initiative 

to amend the county’s alcohol 

ordinance relating to hours of alcohol 

sales and service. If approved 

by the current board, this amendment 

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The Living Trust 

Revolution 

By Kristen M. Jackson 

Attorney 

Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, make up 

about 23.5% of today’s total population yet they control over 80% of personal 

financial assets and more than half of all consumer spending. Considered the 

healthiest percentage of today’s population, nearly 42% of boomers seem to 

be in a state of denial regarding their own aging and death as exemplified 

more and more by those who are having plastic surgery in order to portray 

younger appearances and to maintain acceptance within social circles and the 

work place. Furthermore, about 25% of boomers claim they will never retire 

thereby prohibiting large segments of the population following the boomers 

from ever attaining the wealth and opportunities the boomers were afforded. 

As a result of the baby-boomer tidal wave of wealth that has transformed the 

face of everything in its wake, over the next 5 to 15 years trillions of dollars 

will be passed from the boomer generation to the next. Unlike boomers’ 

parents who relied so heavily upon social security as a means of retirement 

and often leaving little to pass on to their children, boomers have become 

the largest and wealthiest retiring class in the history of our nation and have 

much to bestow upon their children. Boomers realize that to fortify their 

financial goals and pass on their estates to their children, estate planning 

has become as essential to them as owning a house, a car, a television or 

a computer. Estate planning has become so important to boomers that 

not only are they preparing for their own but they are paying to have 

estate documents prepared for their parents as well. 

The boomers have turned estate planning into what has been 

dubbed a “Living Trust Revolution.” To put the revolt in perspective, 

boomers’ parents so often believed in the principal that “I had to fight for 

what I earned in life so let my children fight over what’s left once I am gone.” 

Over the past many years, boomers have experienced the impacts of what 

happens when their parents died without a will or a trust. They quickly 

learned terms like “intestate” and “probate”, often facing a war with siblings 

over who would receive mom’s wedding ring or dad’s gun and coin set. So 

what is this revolution all about? 

It is about Probate and how to avoid it. What is Probate? It is a 

legal process, also known as estate administration, that takes place after you 

die requiring attorneys and courts to oversee the payment of your debts and 

distribution of your assets to rightful heirs or other beneficiaries. Probate can 

be costly in both time and money. Having experienced a probate war and 

sibling rivalry at the time of a parent’s death, boomers rebelled against the 

need of attorneys and courts to decide what to do with the family estate. 

Boomers discovered that with a “Living Trust” probate roadblocks 

could be eliminated. Think of a “Living Trust” as a “Will” attached to a 

rainbow that begins with you, passes over the roadblocks, and leaves your 

loved ones with your pot of gold distributed how 

you wish, when you wish and to whom you wish 

without any need for a family war or the need 

for courts and attorneys. This is the thrust that 

has caused the “Living Trust Revolution.” 

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What Every Woman Should Know 

About Her Female Health 

Today’s woman is juggling no less 

than 10 things at a time, and personal 

health is last on the list until something 

doesn’t work the same. UroGyn Specialists 

of Florida invites women to relax, leave 

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the entire woman. His office is a one-stop 

practice for women’s health, including gynecology, 

urogynecology, and cosmetic and vaginal 

rejuvenation. 

Women’s gynecological needs change 

throughout their lives, and Dr. Walker and his 

highly qualified team aim to provide the best 

experience for their patients, regardless of what 

stage of care they are seeking. 

“This is a judgement-free zone,” Dr. Walker 

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said. “Our job is to listen to all of your concerns. 

ARNP; and Sarah St. Louis, MD. 

This intimate conversation is very normal talk in 

our office.” 

Dr. Walker is double board-certified in gynecology and urogynecology, which puts him 

in the unique position to treat not only the gynecological needs of his patients, but also the 

urogynecological needs, such as dysfunction of the pelvic floor and urinary incontinence. 

He was recently awarded the Top Doctor Award, a prestigious peer-reviewed survey that 

recognizes the best physicians nationwide for the work done in their perspective fields, for 

the third consecutive year. 

The office is equipped with a state-of-the-art surgical center that is double-certified by 

the state of Florida and the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery 

Facilities. 

“We’re excited that we can perform procedures all under one roof,” said Sarah St. 

Louis, M.D., a board-certified urogynecologist and the newest member of the growing 

UroGyn family of experts. 

Whether the issue is complicated or simple, the staff has a solution to address it within 

the practice setting. 

“Consequently, our patients can avoid having to visit multiple physicians to get the help 

they need. Patients get three providers in one — a gynecologist, female urologist and 

cosmetic gynecologist, ultimately saving patients time and money, and protecting their 

privacy,” Dr. Walker said. 

RESTORE AND RENEW! 

As women age, more than just their vaginal appearance can change — from dryness, 

urinary leakage and vaginal laxity to other irritating or painful conditions. Many women 

turn to Dr. Walker and his team for help after childbirth or during the natural aging process, 

looking for their private regions to be refreshed and restored. They are experts at turning 

back the hands of time in all the right places. Here’s the latest in this growing trend of cosmetic 

and vaginal rejuvenation: 

Christopher UroGyn Experts Walker, (from left M.D., to right): (center) Minedy and the Laracuente, staff of UroGyn ARNP; Krissi Specialists Reeber, PA-C; 

Kathy Puig, ARNP; Christopher Walker, MD; Nyarai Mushunga, MD; Parul Patel, 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE 

STEM CELLS: A pioneer always on the forefront 

of medical advances, Dr. Walker offers stem 

cell technology for those seeking vaginal rejuvenation. 

The patient’s own fat is used to increase 

volume in other areas of the body. 

“We can now use stem cells, where appropriate, 

to rejuvenate vaginal tissues,” Dr. Walker 

said. “With this treatment, we correct pelvic 

pain, vulvodynia and pudendal neurlalgia. We’re 

the only practice in Central Florida offering this 

treatment.” 

THERMIVA: With the practice’s new cosmetic 

gynecology and sexual wellness division, ThermiVa 

is all the rage. Never before has there been a nonsurgical 

option to address tightness and dryness, as 

well as bladder leakage, all at the same time. 

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“Reality star moms have made speaking about 

vaginal rejuvenation an everyday topic in our office,” 

said Krissi Reeber, PA-C, a urology-trained 

physician assistant who addresses both male and 

female health and sexual concerns. 

COMPUTERIZED KEGEL THERAPY: Computerized Kegel Therapy, a nonsurgical 

therapy, helps to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and tighten female anatomy, and 

improves sexual health after baby, during menopause or post-cancer treatments. It is also 

usually covered by most insurance plans. 

ENDYMED: EndyMed was featured on the popular show The Doctors and generated 

a lot of excitement with its 3Deep RF technology. The pain-free treatment is for 

women who are plagued with loose skin after having a baby or an extreme weight loss. 

The word is out about this go-to all-in-one gynecology practice that, in just two years, 

has six locations to choose from and more providers to help with patient care. Dr. Walker 

is proud to welcome Dr. St. Louis; Krissi Reeber, PA-C; and Parul Patel, ARNP, who brings 

a holistic approach to her patients. UroGyn Specialists of Florida has a bilingual staff and 

both female and male providers to choose from. 

Regardless if a patient is seeking a reliable gynecologist for annual well-woman visits, needs 

a competent surgeon, or wants to improve her sexual health, look no further than UroGyn Specialists 

of Florida. Their motto is “Give us one hour, and you’ll see the difference.” ª 

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While serving aboard a 

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Tiffany Shouder, aviation 

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periodic maintenance. 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

aboard the USS John C. Stennis, on 

which she is currently stationed. 

Bob and Mary Kenny 

Thwaites attended a private reception 

for the launch of the Cadillac 

Racing team at the Rolex 24 in 

Daytona Beach. The couple also 

celebrated Jeff Gordon’s win for the 

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the NASCAR legend. 

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When the trucks of Monster Jam 

came to town, Stoneybrook West 

resident Justin Allen and his son, 

Hudson, took advantage of the 

show’s pit passes. They were able to 

see the trucks up close and interacted 

with the drivers. The family-friendly 

event comes to Orlando each year, 

bringing monster trucks and plenty of 

thrills with it. 

Dr. Phillips resident 

Tiffany Shouder is 

serving in the U.S. Navy 

as an aviation electrician’s 

mate 2nd class. Petty 

Officer Shouder conducts 

periodic maintenance 

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Cathy Roe’s Ultimate Dance Competition. 

Dancers from Ready, Set, Dance 

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competition and performance teams 

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Windermere residents Avani 

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of 100 Women Strong, 

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Strong is a women’s giving circle 

and an initiative of Central Florida 

Foundation. Since 2006, the group 

collectively has invested more than 

$450,000 to improve the lives of local 

women and children. The current 

focus of the organization is on early 

childhood development and a pilot 

program to implement the Circle of 

Security model in Pine Hills day care 

centers. For more information, visit 

cffound.org/100_women_strong. 

(L. to r.) Windermere Reserve Officer Lori Sipek, Windermere Council Member Bob McKinley, school crossing guard Ken Cohen, 

Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn, school crossing guard Becky Sipek, Windermere Deputy Chief of Police Jennifer Treadwell, school 

crossing guard Ruth Marcus, Windermere Elementary School Principal Diana Greer, and school crossing guard Patty Sanders 

gather as Windermere officials recognize the town's crossing guards. 

For Crossing Guard Appreciation 

Month, Windermere representatives 

took the time to recognize the men and 

women who work to provide safety 

for the community’s children. Each of 

the town’s crossing guards received 

flowers, a gift certificate, and special 

drawings and letters from students 

at Windermere Elementary 

School. The town extends big thankyous 

to Windermere crossing guards 

Ken Cohen, Ruth Marcus, Patty 

Sanders and Becky Sipek. 

n Winderwood 

Winderwood residents Craig 

and Carol Kirkland received an 

Inspiration Award from Nemours 

Children’s Hospital, an award that 

recognizes donors whose generosity 

is reminiscent of Nemours’ founder 

Alfred duPont. The Kirklands 

performed pet therapy with their 

silken windhound, Ti’ Amo. Carol 

and Ti’ Amo visited with Nemours 

patients for seven years, until 


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Ti’ Amo’s sudden death in 2016. 

In Ti’ Amo’s memory, the couple 

sponsored a pet therapy wall on the 

fourth floor of the hospital that displays 

photos of all the pet therapy 

dogs that volunteer at the hospital. 

They also co-sponsored a coloring 

book with caricatures of all the 

Nemours pet therapy dogs. Carol 

continues to visit patients with her 

silken windhound, Lilli. 

n Winter Garden 

Tony Sudler (left), chief development officer of Nemours Fund 

for Children’s Health, congratulates Carol and Craig Kirkland of 

Winderwood on their receipt of an Inspiration Award from Nemours 

Children’s Hospital. 

Winter Garden resident and 

firefighter/EMT Ryan Allen was 

honored at an Orange County Fire 

Rescue recruit class graduation for receiving 

the 2015 

Award of Valor 

from Firehouse 

magazine. This 

is his fifth award 

for an incident 

that occurred in 

November 2015. 

Ryan also earned 

the highest honor, 

the Medal 

of Valor, from 

Orange County 

Fire Rescue; the 

Medal of Valor 

from the Orange 

County Sheriff’s 

Office; firefighter 

of the year 

from the American Legion; and the 

State EMS Award from the Florida 

Department of Health. 

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Southwest resident Emille C. 

was selected among thousands of 

applicants to join the 2017 Disney 

Parks Moms Panel as a Walt Disney 

Emille C. 

of Southwest 

Orlando earns a 

spot on the 2017 

Disney Parks 

Moms Panel. 

World Resort specialist. Emille is a 

Spanish-speaking mom of two who 

leads worship at her local church, 

sings and speaks for a prison ministry. 

She is one of 12 new members 


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six adults, and the group 

put together more than 

10,000 meal packages. 

Members of the Rotary 

Youth Exchange were 

special visitors and also 

helped with the meals. 

Rotary Youth Exchange 

is a program of Rotary 

International that sends 

students to foreign countries 

while bringing international 

students to 

experience the American 

lifestyle. 

Members of the 

Rotary Clubs of Lake 

Buena Vista and 

Dr. Phillips, along with 

select employees of Hyatt 

Regency Orlando and 

their families and friends, 

met at the Hyatt to create 

special food packages 

for the Stop Hunger Now 

program. Each package 

is capable of feeding 

Rotary Youth Exchange members (l. to r.) Iva Jelic of Croatia, Edison Coltro of Brazil, Valentina Fogacci of Italy, 

Mate Sipos of Hungary, Benjamin Escobar of Chile, Earn Teerananond of Thailand, Gabija Navickaite of 

Lithuania, and Seth Crouch of America help members of the Rotary Clubs of Lake Buena Vista and Dr. Phillips 

assemble meal packages for the Stop Hunger Now program. 

Although we try to ensure that 

all information presented above 

is the most current, correct and 

dependable available, we do rely 

on others for the source of our 

news. Therefore, the Southwest 

Orlando Bulletin and Kearney 

Publishing Corp. cannot be 

held responsible for the validity 

of the information presented 

here, nor does mentioning it 

constitute an endorsement. In Your 

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Windermere, FL 34786; or emailed 

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Summer Kids 2017 

C a lendar 

Summer is approaching, and soon, the school year will be over. If 

you’re seeking kid-friendly activities to keep your children entertained, 

active and out of trouble, then look no further. Southwest Orlando 

Bulletin’s annual Summer Kids Calendar provides great ideas to get 

you started. 

ACTING, MODELING, IMAGE 

& CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT 

CAMPS at The Maile Image, 

Modeling & Acting School, 999 

S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, 407- 

628-5989, www.lisamaile.com. The 

Maile School trains in the areas of 

image and confidence development, 

professional modeling and on-camera 

acting for TV, commercials and film. 

Camps are held at the Maile School 

and a special fashion camp at The 

Mall at Millenia. One-day workshops 

are available in etiquette, casting, auditioning 

and more, and all sessions 

are taught by industry professionals. It 

also offers a free, professional industry 

seminar on breaking into the industry 

for parents. The Maile School 

has been training since 1982 and is a 

member of the Better Business Bureau. 

Campers learn self-esteem while 

experiencing modeling and more at The 

Maile Image, Modeling & Acting 

School. 

Camp Etiquette & Dance Orlando 

17th year 

June 5-9 • 9am-5pm • June 12-16 

$50 off for Early Enrollments 

Academy of Etiquette & Protocol 

407-884-4130 

Enroll online at academyofetiquette.com 

ACTING, MUSICAL THEATER & PRODUCTION CAMPS presented by 

Shine In the Limelight, a performing-arts training program operating out of 

the Gotha Community Center in Windermere and The Parke House Academy 

in Winter Park, 407-340-0920, www.shineinthelimelight.com. Theater summer 

stage camps are offered for children entering grades K-college. Aspiring 

stars learn production, acting and musical theater skills from June 5-30 and 

July 17-Aug. 6. Musicals are Disney’s Jungle Book Kids, Singin’ in the Rain, 

Peter Pan Jr. and Chicago. Auditions are April 15 and May 20. Other offerings 

include Creative Acting (American Girl and Star Wars) and Musical 

Theater (Moana, Sing, Hamilton, Wicked and Pop Divas). Costs range from 

$180-$450. 

SPIRIT MOVIE PRODUCTIONS FILM ACADEMY 

Directed by award-winning director Michelle Brown. 

The 8-week program will be divided into four 2-week lm productions. 

Located at Windermere Prep School. 

Online registration: 

www.spiritmovieproductions.com 

• Students will work together to develop and produce a short lm, which will 

be screened at the end of the summer, and families and friends will be 

invited to a red carpet awards show. 

• Benet from professional guidance and instruction. 

• Character breakdown. 

• Develop teamwork and leadership skills by collaborating on unique projects. 

• Discover the excitement and satisfaction of putting original ideas into action. 

• Intro to screenwriting. 

• Immerse yourself in the process 

of lm-making. 

• Casting. 

• Acting scene study. 

• IMDB Credit. 

• Limited to 12 students. 

Shine 

In the 

Limelight 

offers camps 

for children 

and teens 

entering 

grades 

K-college. 


8 Weeks – Mon-Thurs 9am-2pm 

June 5 th - July 28 th $ 320 per week 

For information and to add to our waitlist, EMAIL: david@spiritmovieproductions.com 

www.spiritmovieproductions.com 407-670-8935



ACTING, MUSICAL THEATER & PRODUCTION CAMPS at Theatre 

South Playhouse at The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, 7601 Della Drive, 

Suite 15, Orlando, 407-489-4459, www.theatresouthplayhouse.com, enters 

its ninth summer season. Camps, for grades K-12, include I Wanna Moana; 

Revolutionary Musicals — Hamilton and Les Mis, Matilda Rocks, Pitch Perfect 

and Pop Princess, Camp Wicked, Awaken the Force, Midsummer Night’s 

Dream — No Fear Shakespeare, and Viral Video Camp. All of Theatre South’s 

teaching artists are professional performers who hold bachelor degrees in 

fine arts or master’s in theater. Costs range from $150-$500, and before- and 

after-care is available. Welcome to The Playhouse! 

ACTING & PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS offered by Orlando 

Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. The REP, Florida’s 

only professional theater for young audiences, presents summer camps for 

grades pre-K through 

12. Each year, young 

people across Central 

Florida come together 

to learn about theater, 

develop new friendships 

and try something 

new. At The REP, 

dedicated and professional 

staff members 

work together to create 

a positive learning 

environment and build 

a stronger community 

through engagement 

in the arts. Visit www. 

orlandorep.com for 

enrollment information 

and camp listings — 

now at five campuses 

across Central Florida. 

Orlando Repertory Theatre camps foster 

self-confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills and more. 

Theatre South Playhouse enters its ninth summer season and celebrates a brand-new 

theater in Dr. Phillips. 

BASKETBALL CAMPS offered by Orlando Magic Youth Basketball 

Academy, orlandomagic.com/youth. Orlando Magic summer basketball 

camps for ages 6-17 are the best way to learn the game of basketball, have 

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BE PART OF IT. 

SUMMER PROGRAMS AT 

DR. PHILLIPS CENTER. 

Broadway, jazz, dance, acting, and musical 

theater fill the stages this summer. Join 

Broadway’s Paul Cannan, recording artist 

Rodney Whitaker and other seasoned 

professionals for our week-long programs. 

SIGN UP TODAY. 

call 407.455.5551 or visit 

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Orlando Magic Youth Basketball Academy participants learn to take their game to 

the next level. 

fun, meet new friends and enjoy all the experiences of an NBA team. Don’t 

miss out on attending one of these weeklong summer camps that can take 

your game to the next level. Camps are designed by the academy team, 

who have more than 40 years of camp experience to enhance the game of 

any player who attends. 

ETIQUETTE & BALLROOM DANCE CAMPS, presented by Academy 

of Etiquette & Protocol, www.academyofetiquette.com, is committed to 

helping the next generation understand the “art of Southern hospitality” and 

good manners to prepare them with lifelong leadership skills. Social, business, 

dining and tea etiquette skills are taught, along with ballroom dancing, 

The Academy of Etiquette & Protocol teaches campers social, business and dining 

etiquette, and ballroom dancing. 

to campers ages 5-17 with interactive, role-playing activities. Topics include 

the 65 table manners and more. Daily snacks, lunch, a formal five-course 

graduation meal, and award of completion are included. Camp dates are 

June 5-9 or June 12-16. This is a full-day camp (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) offering 40 

hours of fun interactive education. Camp is held at The First Academy at First 

Baptist Church of Orlando. 


REGISTER FOR 

SUMMER CAMPS 

st.lukes.org/camps 

Vacation Bible School and camps for Preschool - 

Rising 6th Grade kids. June 12 - 16 and July 10 - 28. 

View options and register at st.lukes.org/camps! 

June 5 - August 4, 2017 

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FILM ACADEMIES by Spirit Movie Productions offer participants a 

unique opportunity to discover the world of filmmaking. For middle and high 

school students, the eight-week program (choose one of four two-week sessions) 

takes place 

June 5-July 28, 

Monday-Thursday, 

from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

It covers script 

writing, character 

development, 

directing, production 

management, 

casting, cinematography, 

editing, 

Spirit Movie Productions Film Academy students let their 

imaginations run wild through the world of filmmaking. 

location scouting 

and set design. 

Students work together 

to develop 

and produce a 

short film that is 

screened at the 

end of the summer, 

and family members 

and friends are invited to a red carpet awards show. Each academy is 

limited to 12 students and costs $320 per week. For more information or to 

be added to the wait list, email david@spiritmovieproductions.com or visit 

www.spiritmovieproductions.com. 

2D Animation 

3D Animation 

Digital Painting 

Digital Sculpting 

Drawing Fundamentals 

Character Design 

Traditional Animation 

Sketching 

DISNEY Style Animation Ink and Paint 

Orlando- The Shoppes of Windermere 

8933 Conroy Windermere Road 

Orlando, FL 32835, 2nd Floor 

(407) 459-7959

FITNESS CAMPS, 

at Zero Gravity 

Fitness, 2910 Maguire 

Road, Suite 1007, 

Ocoee, 407-654-2600, 

zerogravityfitness.net. 

For more than a decade, 

Zero Gravity 

Fitness has spent summers 

with the best of 

Central Florida’s student 

and collegiate 

athletes. For many, 

summer means beach 

time and a good book. 

But for these kids, it’s 

no offseason! Summer 

is a time to prepare 

for challenges and opportunities. 

It’s a time 

to get ahead of the 

competition. When it 

Student and collegiate athletes stay in shape during the 

summer at Zero Gravity Fitness. 

comes to your children, trust that Zero Gravity has the reputation and experience 

to bring out the best in any athlete. 


Theatre South Camps are coming to 

The Dr. Phillips Marketplace! 

Convienent, Affordable and Fun! 

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iBRICK ACADEMY LEGO CAMPS, 407-230-6100, www.ibrickacademy.com, 

fun@ibrickacademy.com. iBrick Academy provides summer Lego 

camps covering most of Central Florida. With 18 years of experience 

in Lego Camps and 

50-plus years of 

combined teaching 

experience, iBrick 

Academy specializes 

in all types of 

Lego Camps: robotics, 

master builder, 

Minecraft, stop animation, 

early learning 

and more, for 

ages 3-17. Directed 

by National Brick 

Education Trainer/ 

Presenter/Consultant 

James C. Jones, all 

of iBrick Academy’s 

head counselors 

are certified Florida 

teachers. Online registration 

is available, 

and iBrick invites 

readers to like its 

page on Facebook. 

iBrick Academy offers a safe, structured environment 

in which to teach science, technology, engineering and 

mathematics training through the use of Lego Education 

Curriculum and sets. 

Day Camp Summer 2017 

June 26 - July 21 

Teen Camp: 

June 26 - July 7 

LIBRARY CAMPS AND CLASSES through the Orange County 

Library System, 407-835-7323, ocls.info/srp, teach children how to 

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MARTIAL ARTS CAMPS at Victory Martial Arts. Summertime is just 

around the corner, and Victory Martial Arts officials are happy to announce 

that a variety of camps are offered in June, July and August 2017, giving 

parents the flexibility to choose what type of camp they would like for their 

Youngsters enjoy a variety of activities, including live performances, through Orange 

County Library System’s camps and classes. 

create video games, mix music, build robots, harness solar power and more. 

Participants attend live performances on science, animals, art and storytelling 

as well as log reading days, track library activities and submit online book reviews 

to earn virtual badges. Registration opens April 1, and seating is limited 

for some events, so register in advance. 

 

 

 

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Campers gain self-esteem and respect during summer camps at Victory Martial Arts. 

children to experience. Allow children to grow both mentally and physically 

with a variety of martial arts programs. Summer camps are a great way 

to keep kids and teens active and away from video games and TV during 

the summer. Victory Martial Arts offers self-defense classes for children and 

adults, and is now offering three weeks of classes, one week of summer 

camp, and a free Victory uniform for just $99. For more information, call 

407-903-1133 or visit www.victoryma.com. 

MUSIC LESSONS at Orlando Premier Music Instruction, 407-963- 

5529, www.orlando-premier-music-instruction.com. If your child has a passion for 

music, cooking, art, dance or acting, an OPMI specialty summer camp can be his 

Orlando Premier Music Instruction provides high-quality music lessons. 

or her perfect summer experience. OPMI offers a wide variety of specialized summer 

camps that help children focus on their strengths and passions, all while making 

new friends! Benefits include improving social skills (share and communicate), 

physical (dance, cook or perform), emotional (confidence) and psychological 

(self-assured). For more information, email opmi@opmi-lessons.com.

PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP, 

sponsored by Interactive Academy of 

Performing Arts, www.1apa.com, and 

co-presented by Russian Ballet of Orlando, 

M.G. Tennis and MetroWest Country Club, 

includes lessons in ballet, dance, piano, 

strings, voice, musical theater and more, 

taught by accomplished professionals. 

Additional packages include tennis, golf and 

soccer. Attending children experience the 

learning of the performing arts and sports in 

one of the most striking locations in Central 

Florida — Veranda Park at MetroWest. For 

more information, call 407-745-1553. 


Interactive 

Academy of 

Performing Arts 

sponsors performing 

arts camps at Veranda 

Park in MetroWest. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Make friendships that go deeper. 

Get face-to-face with amazing animals. Work alongside real animal experts. 

Turn one week of summer into a lifetime of memories at SeaWorld Camp. 

DAY CAMPS: PRESCHOOL – 8 TH GRADES 

SLEEPOVER CAMPS: 6 TH – 12 TH GRADES 

REGISTER NOW! 

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Summer Camp of the ARTS 

Ballet – Piano – Singing – Musical Theater – Strings 

Additional Packages in Tennis, Golf & Soccer! 

www.1apa.com 

Russian Ballet 

Orlando 

SEAWORLD CAMPS are the coolest ways to have fun this summer! 

Campers have unparalleled opportunities to connect with the sea while making 

lifelong friends 

and memories. 

Its counselors 

provide each 

age group with 

specialized activities 

to make 

their camp a 

truly unique 

experience. At 

SeaWorld, all 

campers are 

able to feed and 

interact with inspiring 

animals, 

including stingrays, 

sharks and 

sea lions. Each 

program takes 

participants behind 

the scenes 

SeaWorld’s campers make friendships that go deeper. 

to get closer than ever to the natural world everyone shares. Campers will 

go home with a lasting impression of wildlife and a long list of favorites from 

SeaWorld Camp! For more information or to register, call 407-545-5550 or 

visit seaworldcamps.com/orlando. 

For athletes there is no OFF SEASON! 

Take advantage of our summer 

YOUTH SPORT PACKAGE 

8 private sessions for $240

SUMMER CAMPS at 

the Rosen JCC, 11184 S. 

Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, 407-387-5330, 

campjorlando.org. Camp 

J at the Rosen JCC in Dr. 

Phillips is the place to be! It 

offers a full selection of summer 

programs, including 

a traditional camp, sports 

camp and a variety of specialty 

camps. This summer, 

Rosen JCC is proud to host 

The Orlando Repertory 

Theatre Camp (The REP) 

Campers make lifelong memories at Camp J at the 

Rosen JCC. 

and TNBA Orlando Magic Basketball Camp as part of its growing program. 

Camp J is a diverse community open to all! 


SUMMER CAMPS at GAN ISRAEL DAY CAMP, 407-354-3660, 

www.ilovegi.com, are camps on 27 beautiful acres that are dedicated to 

enriching the lives of children 

from diverse Jewish 

backgrounds and affiliations 

through stimulating 

camp experiences. 

Activities include sports, 

swimming, archery, a ropes 

course, water sports, art 

and specialty fun shops. 

Camp Gan Israel is part of 

the largest, fastest-growing 

network of day camps, 

enjoying a reputation as a 

trendsetter in Jewish camping, 

with innovative ideas 

and creative programs. 

Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities at Gan 

Israel Day Camp. 

CGI is accredited by the American Camp Association. Camp sessions are 

June 26-July 21 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care is available. 

SUMMER CAMPS 

and VACATION BIBLE 

SCHOOL at St. Luke’s 

United Methodist 

Church, 4851 S. Apopka- 

Vineland Road, Orlando, 

407-876-4991. How 

will you keep your children 

active this summer 

with programs that help 

them learn and grow? St. 

Luke’s United Methodist 

Church offers three different 

camps this summer: 

Vacation Bible School, 

pre-K camp and camp for 

rising first- through seventh-graders. 

Full-day and 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church summer 

camps and Vacation Bible School offer a Christ-centered 

environment where children feel confident. 




half-day camps, plus extended-day options, are available. Visit st.lukes. 

org/camps to learn more and register. 

SUMMER PROGRAMS at Dr. Phillips Center, 407-455-5551, 

drphillipscenter.org/schoolofthearts. Broadway, jazz, dance, acting and 

Onstage performances are part of Dr. Phillips Center’s summer programs. 

a special needs partnership will fill the stages when Dr. Phillips Center 

Florida Hospital School of the Arts takes over the arts center this 

summer. Join Broadway’s Paul Cannan, recording artist Rodney Whitaker, 

and other seasoned professionals for weeklong programs, with final performances 

onstage. Participants’ ages range from 7–20. Register before May 

19 to save $25. 

SURFGUYS SURF SCHOOL, featuring excellence in surfing education 

since 1997, begins its 20th year of quality service on the Space 

Coast. Weekly summer surf camps are Monday-Thursday from 8-11 a.m. 

Professional staff members teach age 6 and older. Parents can also participate 

for a fun-filled week of surfing activities. Equipment is supplied for all 

students. Also offered are private, semiprivate, group and birthday surfing 

REGISTRATION 

NOW OPEN General • Sports • Science • Fitness 

At Camp J, campers make memories and 

friendships that last a lifetime! From 

toddlers to teens, your children will 

explore and develop their interests in a 

fun, supportive community. 

Choose from a wide variety of 

weekly programs: 

The REP Theatre Camps • Dance • Art 

Lego Robotics • TNBA Jr. Magic Basketball 

Save $50 a week on General and 

Sports Camp!* Use code SWB50 

*New campers only. Maximum 4 weeks per camp 

Visit rosenjcc.org/campj • 407.387.5330 • June 5 - Aug 11

Surfguys Surf School teaches ocean safety and stances. 

parties — weather and surf permitting. For more information or to enroll, call 

321-956-3268 or visit www.surfguyssurf.com. 

SWIM LESSONS at Safety First Swim School, 321-418-6532, 

safetyfirstswim.com, offers survival swim lessons at West Orange Country 

Club. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1-4 

(U.S. Centers for Disease Control). The truth is that although drowning is the 


ORLANDO PREMIER 

MUSIC INSTRUCTION 

(OPMI) 

offers a variety of specialty summer camps 

in the Greater Orlando area like: 

Musical Theater 

(grades K-8) 

Cooking 

(grades K-8) 

Kidfit (ages 5-8) 

MusicFirst PreK 

(ages 4-5) 

The staff at Safety First Swim School makes students their first priority. 

No. 1 cause of accidental death in young children, it is also true that this 

unfortunate statistic is 100 percent preventable. According to the National 

Institute of Health, swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent. 

Art (grades K-8) 

Dance Pop 

Fusion 

(grades K-8) 

Tweenfit 

(ages 9-15) 

TENNIS CAMPS at Lake Cane Tennis Center Fun and Sun Tennis 

Summer Camp, 407-254-9170, www.mgtennis.com, make tennis, the sport 

of a lifetime, easier and more fun than ever to learn and improve for kids of 

all ages and abilities. The passionate coaches make each camper’s experience 

fun and positive while instructing children in fundamental tennis skills that 

ensure a connection and love of the sport for years to come. The outgoing and 

fun environment for the camp is conducive for children to learn the sport while 

Email to find out dates and locations: 

OPMI@opmi-lessons.com 

www.orlando-premier-music-instruction.com 




lifeguard-supervised swimming at its 

world-class facility. The cost is $275 

per person for five days or $175 

per person for three days. Lessons/ 

junior programs continue throughout 

the summer. Elite Tennis training with 

top coaches Fernando Valdajos, 

Howard Jones and Nick Jones 

runs Monday-Thursday and costs 

$320 per person each week. For 

more information or to enroll, visit 

www.orlandotennisacademy.com or 

www.elitetennisusa.com, or email 

info@thetennisteam.com. 

Lake Cane Tennis Center Fun and 

Sun Tennis Summer Camp boasts a fun 

and outgoing environment. 

TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL 

ANIMATION CAMPS at Elite 

Animation Academy, 8933 

Conroy-Windermere Road, 

having an opportunity to make new 

friends and participate in tennis skills, 

in addition to off-court activities such 

as field, water and board games. 

Weekly sessions are June 5-Aug. 4 

from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

TENNIS CAMPS at The Tennis 

Academy at Windermere 

Preparatory School, 6189 Winter 

Garden-Vineland Road, Windermere, 

407-928-6666 — the No. 1 facility 

for educational tennis. Experienced 

coaches are on hand to give children 

of any age or ability a week of 

tennis, fun, games, activities and 

Elite Animation Academy offers both traditional and digital animation camps. 

The Tennis Academy at Windermere Preparatory School gives its campers hands-on tennis 

experience. 

Second Floor, Orlando, 

eliteanimationacademy.com, 

take place in 10 weekly 

sessions from June 5-Aug. 

11. Campers ages 8-17 — 

Drawing Fundamentals, 

Disney Style “Ink and Paint,” 

Character Design, Draw 

Disney Characters, Sketching, 

Photoshop, 2-D/3-D animation, 

and more. Camps take 

place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

with a one-hour break for 

lunch. (Lunch is not provided.) 

Before and after care is available 

for a fee, and all supplies 

are provided. The cost 

is $350 per week. ª

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▲ Guests browse silent auction items during the 

Big Orange Awards cocktail reception. 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce 

held its annual Big Orange Awards at 

Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort. 

The event honored leaders in the west 

Orange area who make WOCC and the 

community strong. Awards were presented to 

the University of Central Florida, Chairman’s 

Award; John Rinehart, Sam Hovsepian 

Award; Eva Tukdarian, Mary Vandeventer 

“The Spirit of West Orange” Award; Reed 

Nissan, George Bailey Award; Mary 

Keating, Bert Roper Award; Congressman 

Daniel Webster, Danniel J. Petro “The 

Bright Future of West Orange” Award; 

Kathleen Roat, Ambassador of the Year; 

Aflac — Denise Fisher, Small Business of 

the Year; and Manheim Orlando, Big 

Business of the Year. 

 

▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce board 

member Cynthia Cardona of the Winter Garden 

Heritage Foundation meets Mickey and Minnie 

prior to the Big Orange Awards ceremony. 

▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce President 

and CEO Stina D’Uva opens the Big Orange Awards 

ceremony. 

▲ Big Orange Awards recipients and co-sponsors (l. to r.) Rob Maphis, 

Collage Design and Construction; Stina D’Uva, president and CEO of West 

Orange Chamber of Commerce; Denise Fisher, Aflac; Kim Hardy, the 

University of Central Florida; Kathleen Roat, Kathleen Roat & Co.; Eva 

Tukdarian, Dr. Phillips Charities; Mary Keating, Winter Garden 

Association of Arts; Raymy, Reed Nissan; John Rinehart, Civitas Consulting 

Inc.; Keith Bradford, Disney Springs; Deborah Rios Barnes, CenturyLink; 

Charles Ingold, Manheim Orlando; Michael Eng, Observer Media Group; 

and Krista Carter, WOCC, gather onstage at the event’s conclusion. 

▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce 2016 

Chairman Rob Maphis presents Kim Hardy 

of the University of Central Florida with the 

Chairman’s Award. 

▲West Orange Chamber of Commerce 2016 

Chairman Rob Maphis (left) of Collage Design & 

Construction and 2017 Chairman Keith Bradford 

of Disney Springs co-present Kathleen Roat 

of Kathleen Roat & Co. with the Ambassador of the 

Year Award. 

▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce 2016 

Chairman Rob Maphis (left) and Jessica Batchelor, 

granddaughter of Dan Petro, present the Danniel J. Petro 

“The Bright Future of West Orange” Award to 

Congressman Daniel Webster. 

▲ Trish Eakin (second from left) of Apple Air 

Conditioning & Heating and Nina Sayad 

of Reed Nissan snap a shot with Mickey 

and Minnie just before the Big Orange Awards 

ceremony.


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There was a “student mutiny, tug-of-war 

and race for orphans” during the whirlwind 

Catholic Schools Week at Holy Family 

Catholic School. The week began with an 

open house to give prospective students’ 

parents a look behind the classroom doors. 

Nearly 700 students, from pre-K 3-yearolds 

to eighth-graders, took part in a walka-thon 

to raise money for the Orphans 

Rising Missions. The school also hosted a 

field day, Crazy Hair and Sock Day, talent 

show, Virtual Career Day and volunteer 

breakfast that honored all the people who 

make every event at HFCS possible. The 

Class of 2017 prepared lessons for weeks 

in advance so they could be ready to teach 

the younger students while their teachers 

kicked up their feet. Through fun events like 

these, Catholic schools around the nation 

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in their communities.

n Harris Rosen featured 

nationally 

Southwest resident and Rosen 

Hotels & Resorts founder Harris 

Rosen was featured on the February 

cover of the national meetings and 

conventions publication Meetings 

Today. In the feature, written by Tyler 

Davidson, Rosen talks about the 

charitable work he and his company 

are involved in. 

He also discussed the educational 

resources provided to the communities 

of Tangelo Park and Parramore, 

and the importance he places on 

education. 

“‘We hear a lot about income inequality, 

and it does exist, and it’s 

expected to exist in an entrepreneurial 

society,” Rosen said. “What we 

cannot, as a wonderful nation, tolerate 

is educational inequality, so in an 

underserved community, you have 

people that would do well in college 

but can’t afford it. That’s unacceptable. 

And when they leave college 

they have no debt, and I would like 

to see that throughout America.” 


NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

n Ribbon cutting held for new 

community park 

Southwest resident and Orange 

County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and 

District 4 Commissioner Jennifer 

Thompson joined local residents 


for the grand opening of Young 

Pine Community Park. Located 

at 5201 Young Pine Road, it features 

an inclusive playground designed 

for children with disabilities, with 

Braille signs for those who are visually 

impaired, ramps and swings for 

Southwest resident and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and District 4 Commissioner Jennifer 

Thompson (front, center, holding scissors) cut the ribbon at the new Young Pine Community Park. 

children in wheelchairs, and a quiet 

area for those who become overwhelmed 

by noise and crowds. 

The park’s groundbreaking was 

held June 2014. Now complete, 

it is the first new park in Orange 

County and Central Florida to feature 

an inclusive playground. The 

61-acre site also has a dog park, 

workout stations, walking trails, a 

kayak launch, fishing pier and multipurpose 

fields. 

For more information, 

call 407-836-6200. 

n Orange County’s 

year in review 

Southwest resident and 

Orange County Mayor 

Teresa Jacobs released 

her annual year in review, 

a comprehensive look at 

many of the past year’s accomplishments, 

milestones 

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her personal thoughts on the Pulse 

nightclub attack. 

“Nothing can ever erase the harm, 

and no good comes from hatred and 

violence,” she wrote. “Yet, as dark 

and devastating as June 12 was, my 

spirit was lifted and inspired by the 

strength, the unity, the compassion 

and the love that poured forth from 

all parts of our community in the 

wake of this nightmare.” 

Mayor Jacobs also gave details 

about community issues, economic 

development, public engagement, 

governmental issues and transportation. 

For the full report, visit www. 

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yearinreview. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce held a ribbon-cutting 

ceremony for Bryan Fifer — State 

Farm. 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. 

For more information about 

WOCC, call 407-656-1304 or visit 

wochamber.com. 

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce members celebrate the opening of Bryan Fifer — State Farm. 

Representatives of SeaWorld 

Orlando announced significant 

improvement in a rescued male 

bottlenose dolphin. The dolphin 

was brought to the SeaWorld 

Orlando Rehabilitation Center after 

being found stranded in Sanibel 

this past November. SeaWorld’s 

veterinary team recently assisted 

a representative from the National 

Oceanic Atmospheric 

Administration in performing 

a hearing test 

on the dolphin, which 

is a critical step toward 

the ultimate goal of returning 

it to the wild. 

The test showed the dolphin 

can hear, and the 

team remains hopeful it 

will continue to improve. 

SeaWorld animal experts 

have helped more 

than 29,000 animals in 

need for more than five 

decades. Anyone who 

sees an injured marine 

animal can help by calling 

the Florida Marine 

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The Central Florida community 

came together to celebrate the 

groundbreaking of Steinmetz Hall 

and The Green Room to complete 

the original three-theater vision for 

the Dr. Phillips Center for the 

Performing Arts. Steinmetz Hall 

is a 1,700-seat, three-tier acoustical 

hall that will host unplugged local, 

national and international performances 

from rock to symphony that 

rely on the fidelity of sound. The 

Green Room has been designed as 

a gathering place for performers 

and guests for musical exploration, 

creative programming, recording, rehearsals, 

intimate performances and 

events. For more information, visit 

drphillipscenter.org. 

A new attraction will be added to 

Fun Spot America’s Kissimmee 

park this summer. Mine Blower is a 

one-of-a-kind wooden-steel hybrid 

coaster with an inversion. Fun Spot 

America is Central Florida’s only 

family-owned theme park. It offers 

two locations with unique multilevel 

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and more. For more information, 

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visit www.fun-spot.com. 

At the United Methodist 

Women of St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church’s 34th annual 

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n Lake Whitney 

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Nik Sirois of Lake Whitney 

Elementary participated in the 

school’s efforts in the American 

Heart Association’s Jump Rope 

For Heart fundraiser. Nik raised 

$1,050. LWES raised a total of 

$10,728.67. Jump Rope For Heart 

is a fun event where individuals 

or teams can jump rope and 

learn about the heart and how 

to keep it healthy while raising 

money for the American Heart 

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n Whispering Oak 

Elementary 

Heather Ruhle’s kindergartners 

at Whispering Oak Elementary 

participated in Jump Rope For 

Heart to benefit the American Heart 

Association. Jump Rope For Heart 

is a fun event where individuals or 

teams jump rope and learn about 

the heart and how to keep it healthy 

while raising money for the American 

Heart Association. Funds go to help 

children with heart disease, as well 

as toward discovering new medicines 

and treatments. 

Lake Whitney Elementary student Nik Sirois (front) raises money for the American Heart 

Association through Jump Rope For Heart, as nurse Beverly Childs (far left) and Eileen 

Harvey’s first-grade class looks on. 

(L. to r.) Lauren Dotson, Ben Treadway and Hudson Allen of Whispering Oak 

Elementary help to raise money for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope For 

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n Westbrooke 

Elementary 


“During school they have art and 

music, and our field trip was so 

much fun.” 

Lower School K4-6th 

Thursday, March 30 8:15am-9:45am 

Middle & Upper School 

Thursday, April 6 8:30am-10:00am 

Westbrooke Elementary first-graders attend Shrek the Musical at West Orange High. 

Westbooke Elementary parents 

and teachers escorted the first-graders 

on their first field trip. The children 

went to West Orange High 

to see the Warriors’ production of 

Shrek the Musical. 

“As a parent, I love having my 

child at a school that embraces 

the arts,” Brooke Axtell said. 

n Bridgewater Middle 

On Valentine’s Day, volunteers from 

Bridgewater Middle’s Parent Teacher 

Student Organization surprised 230 

student members with sweet treats. 

Each of the kids were able to choose 

two candies as a PTSO membership 

 

 

Bridgewater Middle Parent Teacher Student Organization parental volunteers (l. to r.) Teri 

Murray, Holly Vichi, Nesha Zeigler, Bonnie Dooley and Cynthia Royal hand out 

sweets to student members of the organization on Valentine’s Day. 




reward. Parental volunteers Bonnie 

Dooley, Teri Murray, Cynthia 

Royal, Holly Vichi and Nesha 

Zeigler helped distribute the sweets. 

n SunRidge Middle 

SunRidge Middle’s book club 

members will participate in a Battle 

of the Books this month. The team 

meets once a week to discuss books 

and answer questions about the 

current list of books that have been 

nominated for the Sunshine State 

Young Readers Award. During the 

Battle of the Books, the students 

must demonstrate their abilities and 

knowledge about the books they’ve 

read. SRMS’s team is led by media 

specialist Judith Moody. 

SunRidge Middle book club leader and media specialist Judith Moody, Principal 

Patricia Bowen-Painter, and staff members support book club members as they prepare 

for the upcoming Battle of the Books. 

n Et Al 

Florida teachers were invited to 

attend the Handwriting Without 

Tears workshop on the hot topic of 

cursive. The workshop was very visual, 

having educators out of their 

seats singing, dancing and banging 

wooden sticks. It taught them how 

to instruct a simple, efficient handwriting 

technique in the classroom. 

Studies have shown that learning 

cursive improves brain development 

in areas of the brain 

involved in thinking, 

language and working 

memory. The 

workshop was split 

into two days, one 

for pre-K and one for 

grades K-5. The pre-K 

workshop mimicked a 

puppet and clanged 

wood pieces to learn 

handwriting. The 

older group included 

novel ways to teach 

and write cursive. 

are chosen on a state-representational 

basis. They are the highest-scoring 

entrants in each state. As a finalist, 

Jessica is eligible to win a Merit 

Scholarship award. Recipients of the 

award are chosen based on their 

abilities, skills and accomplishments. 

Christ The King Lutheran 

PreSchool students enjoyed a party 

on Valentine’s Day. The children 

Jessica Meena, 

a senior at The First 

Academy, was 

named a National 

Merit Scholarship 

Program finalist. Finalists must meet 

high academic standards after being 

selected as a semifinalist. Semifinalists 

(L. to r.) Asher Phan, Kyle Hilgendorf, Colin Herbert, 

Logan Miller, Kevin Lubel and Jeremiah Morgan in Angel 

Alexander’s 4-year-olds class at Christ The King Lutheran 

PreSchool decorate hats for Valentine’s Day. 

got crafty by making hats and decorating 

handmade valentines. They 

also indulged in special treats. 

The First 

Academy 

Principal Garry 

Sullivan (left) 

congratulates 

senior Jessica 

Meena for 

becoming a 

finalist in the 

National Merit 

Scholarship 

Program.


(L. to r.) Joshua Hetz, Rori O’Rourke, Landon Prince, Zoey Dean and David 

Robrahn in Angel Alexander’s 4-year-olds class at Christ The King Lutheran 

PreSchool decorate hats for Valentine’s Day. 

The Crenshaw School students don the school’s purple and gold colors for Spirit Day. 

themes for each day of the week. 

‘Murica Monday started the week with 

students dressing in red, white and 

blue. Classy Tuesday let everyone show 

off their most dapper and sophisticated 

outfits. Wacky Wednesday brought out 

the wackiest of wardrobes. Throwback 

Thursday had people dressing in 

clothes from all different decades. And, 

for Spirit Day on Friday, the dress 

was purple and gold in support of the 

school. 

Although we try to ensure that all information presented 

above is the most current, correct and dependable 

available, we do rely on others for the source of our news. 

Therefore, the Southwest Orlando Bulletin and Kearney 

Publishing Corp. cannot be held responsible for the validity 

of the information presented here, nor does mentioning it 

constitute an endorsement. School News is welcome and 

may be mailed to P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786; 

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(L. to r.) Sophia Pincura, Victoria Young-Cronembold, Parker Coronel, Hudson 

Baulblit, Declan Bogart and Ashton Upkins in Saleemah Williams’ 4-year-olds class 

at Christ The King Lutheran PreSchool create valentines. 

The Crenshaw School recently 

held a Spirit Week, during which 

students and teachers joined in the 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

March 31 — Bacchus Bash 

Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets, 8200 

Vineland Ave., Orlando, hosts the 2017 

Bacchus Bash, including live entertainment, 

food and drinks, silent auction, a raffle and 

shopping. Time: 5-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit 

hospitality education through the CFHLA 

Foundation. For more information, visit 

www.bacchusbashorlando.com. 

March 31 — Gift Of Swimming 

Poolside Social 

SouthWest Aquatics, 205 Windermere 

Road, Winter Garden, hosts the Gift of 

Swimming Poolside Social, including dinner, 

red and white wine, beer, bingo, a raffle 

and silent auction. Activities are poolside; 

no swimming. Adults only please. Time: 6-9 

p.m. Cost: $30, includes two drink tickets 

and one raffle ticket. Must be purchased 

by March 29. For more information, visit 

poolsidesocial2017.eventbrite.com. 

April 1 — Windermere Run Among 

The Lakes 

The 16th annual Windermere Run Among the 

Lakes begins at Windermere Town Hall, 614 

Main St., Windermere, and winds along sand 

roads with lake views. This year’s local artist 

is Kim Minichiello. Time: 7:30 a.m. for the 

10K run, 7:45 a.m. for the 5K run/walk, and 

9:15 a.m. for the kids run. Cost: $10-$40, 

with proceeds benefiting Windermere 

Parks and Recreation. For more information, 

visit sommersports.com/events/runs/ 

windermere-5k-run-among-the-lakes. 

April 2 — Taste At I-Drive 360 

Taste at I-Drive 360, including food, 

drinks and festivities, takes place at 8375 

International Drive, Orlando. Time: 2-5 

p.m. Cost: $45, with proceeds benefiting 

Florida Hospital Cancer Institute. Parking is 

complimentary. For more information, visit 

tasteatidrive360.com. 

April 2 — Classic Car & Cycle Show 

Sons of the American Legion, an 81-year 

strong veterans charity, sponsors its second 

annual Classic Car & Cycle Show, a 

family- and pet-friendly event that includes 

food, beer tents, a disc jockey, 50/50 raffles 

and vendors, at American Legion Memorial 

Post 19, 5320 Alloway St., Orlando. Time: 

11 a.m. (Show participants arrive between 

9:30-10:30 a.m.) This year’s proceeds 

benefit Folds of Honor. For more information, 

call 407-860-0301. 

April 7 — Chairs 4 Charity Gala 

Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, 600 N. 

Lake Destiny Road, Maitland, hosts Chairs 

4 Charity, The Mustard Seed of Central 

Florida’s annual fundraising gala, during 

which eight local artists turn upcycled 

furniture into masterpieces. Festivities 

include food stations, live music, a cash bar, 

silent auction and mingling with artists. Dress 

is business casual. Time: 6-10 p.m. Cost: 

$50. For more information, call 407-875- 

2040, email teaonca@mustardseedfla.org 

or visit mustardseedfla.org. 

April 8 — Farm To Table 

Lake Catherine Blueberries, 5849 Lake 

Catherine Road, Groveland, hosts Farm to 

Table, including locally sourced and seasonally 

fresh food prepared by local chefs and 

music by Anita Drink. Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: 

$40, adults; $15, children 6-14 or anyone 

with special needs, with proceeds benefiting 

Central Florida Dreamplex. For more 

information, call 414-788-3342 or visit 

www.cfldreamplex.com. 

April 15 — AIDS Walk Orlando: 

Twilight 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts 

Hope & Help’s AIDS Walk Orlando: Twilight, 

including bounce houses for children, face 

painting, an art show, food trucks and live 

musical entertainment. Time: 4 p.m. for registration 

and festivities; 5 p.m. for walk. Cost: 

$25 per walker or $50 per team of two 

or more, with proceeds supporting Hope & 

Help’s mission of inspiring, equipping and 

mobilizing people to take action against 

HIV/AIDS. Orlando boasts the sixth highest 

HIV/AIDS transmission rate in the nation, 

and the state is ranked No. 1 in new HIV 

and AIDS cases. For more information, visit 

www.aidswalkorlando.org. 

April 22 — Dream Big 5K 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea Harbor 

Drive, Orlando, hosts the seventh annual 

Dawn Brancheau Foundation Dream Big 

5K, a 3.1-mile scenic journey and 1-mile 

family fun walk through SeaWorld. Strollers 

and baby joggers are welcome. Time: 

6 a.m. for on-site registration and packet pickup, 

7:15 a.m. for warmup/welcoming remarks, 

7:30 a.m. for race, 8:15 a.m. for awards and 

closing remarks, and 8:45 a.m. for community 

service projects at the Sea Harbor Pavilion. 

Volunteers assemble personal care bags for 

homeless families serviced by Matthew’s 

Hope and doggie treat bags for several animal 

organizations. Cost: $25, adults, includes 

event T-shirt; $10, youth 17-younger, includes 

event T-shirt. To register, visit dreambig5k2017. 

kintera.org. For more information, email 

dawnsfoundation@gmail.com. 

April 22 — Wine Women & Shoes 

The Tuscany Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton 

Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central 

Florida Parkway, Orlando, hosts the seventh 

annual Wine Women & Shoes, an afternoon 

of shopping that includes food, wine tastings,

a fashion show, silent and live auctions, and 

the signature Key to the Closet raffle. Time: 

2-6 p.m. Cost: $125, with ticket proceeds 

benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of 

Central Florida. For more information, email 

Maureen at mmikel@feedhopenow.org or visit 

www.winewomenandshoes.com/orlando. 

April 22 — Paws For Peace Walk 

Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park, 2501 

General Rees Ave., Orlando, hosts the 

seventh annual Paws for Peace Walk, to 

raise funds to operate the Paws for Peace 

Kennel. The kennel allows survivors seeking 

shelter from their abusers to bring their pets 

with them. Time: 8-9 a.m. for registration, 9 

a.m.-noon for the walk. Cost: $20 general 

donation (includes a free T-shirt and doggie 

bandana). Children 12-younger are free. To 

register, visit pawswalk2017.kintera.org. 

April 30 — High Tea & Hats 

The Ballroom at Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 

International Drive, Orlando, hosts the 10th 

annual Seniors First High Tea & Hats, including 

a luncheon with traditional tea time fare, 

silent and chance auctions, a “stylish hat” 

parade, and contest. There is also an “Itsy 

Bitsy” hat parade just for children. Time: 

2-5 p.m. Cost: $65 for adults, $40 for children 

12-younger, with proceeds benefiting 

Meals On Wheels and other programs that 

help seniors live independently. For more 

information and to RSVP, call 407-615-8979 

or visit highteaandhats.com. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Programs 

March 20 & 27 — Library 

Programs 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 

Della Drive, Orlando, hosts the following 

programs for children: Healthy Herb for ages 

6-12 on March 20 at 3 p.m. Participants sing, 

dance and partake in fitness fun. Seating is 

limited so registration is recommended; Spring 

Showers for ages 2-5 on March 20 at 10:30 

a.m. Attendees use hands-on activities to 

explore sunshine, rain and flowers, so they 

should “dress for a mess”; and Artsy Toddler 

for ages 1-3 on March 27 at 10:30 a.m. 

Attendees enjoy stories, songs and exploring 

age-appropriate art experiences. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323. 

March 23 & 27 — Library 

Programs 

Windermere Library, 530 Main St., 

Windermere, hosts the following programs 

for children: Make It & Take It for ages 6-12 

on March 23 at 4 p.m. Participants explore 

painting, patterns and papier-mâché; and 

Tape Town for ages 2-4 on March 27 at 

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n Classes/Programs 

March 29 — Google Applications Class 

The Training Room at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant 

St., Winter Garden, hosts Google Applications, a class for 

adults that teaches about Google’s most popular applications 

such as Google Earth, Google SketchUp and Google Docs. 

Preregistration is requested. Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For 


March 29 — Storytime For Grown-Ups 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, 

Orlando, hosts Storytime for Grown-Ups (age 18-older). Time: 

10:30 a.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323. 

April 3 — Sailing Lessons Begin 

Instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program, a 

nonprofit organization, offer sailing lessons. Classes meet twice 

per week for three weeks at the following locations and times: 

Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fashion Square Mall, and 

Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the waters of Lake Baldwin. 

Cost: $145, includes book. For more information and to 

register, call 407-645-1892 or email potterp810@gmail.com. 

n Events/Performances 

Through March 24 & 26 — Theatrical Performances 

The Margeson Theater, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, hosts 

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF’s performances 

of Love’s Labour’s Lost through March 24 in repertory 

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Through May 13 — Seven Seas 

Food Festival 

SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World 

Drive, Orlando, hosts the Seven Seas Food 

Festival, including live performances by worldrenowned 

entertainers, more than 60 unique 

food items, and more than 55 local and international 

craft beers. Time: Saturdays through 

May 13. Advanced reserved seats are 

available at seaworldorlando.com/sevenseas. 

March 25 — Kayak Tour 

Oakland Nature Preserve sponsors a two- to 

three-hour nature kayak tour on Lake Apopka 

with ONP President Jim Peterson. Participants 

meet at the Tubb Street dock in Oakland 

and paddle to Winter Garden’s Newton 

Park to collect garbage before returning to 

Oakland. Time: 8:30 a.m. Register online 

at oaklandnaturepreserve.org. For more 

information, call 407-905-0054 or email 

information@oaklandnaturepreserve.org. 

March 30 — Best Fest 

The shoreline of Starke Lake, 150 N. 

Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange 

Oakland Nature Preserve sponsors a two- to three-hour nature kayak and cleanup tour 

March 25 on Lake Apopka. 


Chamber of Commerce’s 15th annual Best 

Fest “The Taste of West Orange,” a large 

food-tasting and business expo. Time: 

5-8:30 p.m. For more information or to 

purchase tickets, visit wochamber.com. 

April 7 — Tenebrae: A Holy Week 

Service of Darkness Performance 

Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, 

Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland 

Ave., Orlando, hosts Tenebrae: A Holy 

Week Service of Darkness, performed 

a cappella by the Basilica Choir. All 

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n Miscellaneous 

Through April 18 — Income Tax 

Assistance Offered 

Tax-Aide volunteers, trained and certified by 

the IRS, provide free income tax assistance 

at numerous sites through the Orange and 

Seminole counties area. Individuals seeking 

assistance should bring pertinent tax documents 

such as a copy of last year’s incometax 

return; forms showing income earned, 

pensions and Social Security; 1099 forms, 

health insurance coverage info; a photo 

ID and Social Security cards for all those 

listed on the return. Free electronic filing is 

available at all sites. For more information, 

call 407-647-5233 or 888-227-7669, or 

visit www.aarp.org/taxaide. 

March 18, 25 & April 1 — Farmers 

Markets 

Winter Garden Farmers Market, voted No. 1 

in America, takes place at 104 S. Lakeview 

Ave., Winter Garden. The market has more 

than 150 vendors, and there is a new parking 

garage next to the event. Time: Saturdays 

from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

March 22 — Mah-Jongg Players 

Needed 

Experienced American mah-jongg players 

are needed for weekly play at Westerly’s 

Restaurant in MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 

S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Participants 

should bring their current national mahjongg 

cards, mah-jongg sets and $4 in 

change to play. Time: Wednesdays at 11:45 

a.m. For more information or to sign up, 

visit www.meetup.com/Orlando-American- 

Mah-Jongg-Players. 

April 1 — Food Truck Night 

Summerport Village Food Truck Night, a family-friendly 

event that features a variety of food 

trucks, local vendors, live music and children’s 

activities, takes place at 13790 Bridgewater 

Crossing Blvd., Windermere. Time: the first 

Saturday of every month from 5:30-9 p.m. 


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April 22 — Fern Creek @ 70 

Celebration 

Fern Creek Elementary School, 1121 N. 

Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, celebrates 70 

years of success and would like to include 

past and present faculty members, teachers, 

students and families. The planning 

committee seeks memorabilia, both big 

and small, spanning the past 70 years. An 

open house will be held at the elementary 

school from 3-5 p.m., followed by an adultonly 

celebration directly across the street at 

Colonialtown Neighborhood Center from 5-7 

p.m. In addition, people who wish to write 

a short paragraph about their experience 

at FCES will have their writing displayed at 

the event. Please spread the word. For more 

information, call Holly, 407-222-4761; or 

email holly.vanture@ocps.net. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Ongoing — Running Club for Women 

Moms Run This Town, a women’s running 

club with more than 10,000 members nationwide, 

invites local women to get together 

to run/walk/jog and socialize. All skill 

levels (from beginning walkers to experienced 

marathoners) are welcome, and an 

encouraging and informative online support 

community is provided. To join the Orlando 

chapter, visit www.facebook.com/groups/ 

centralflorida.mrtt on the web. For more information, 

email mrttcentralfl@gmail.com or visit 

www.momsrunthistown.com/centralfl. 

Ongoing — Members Needed 

The West Orange Women seeks women of 

all ages to join its social group where they 

“build friendships while helping others.” The 

200-plus members enjoy more than 25 fun 

activities each year. For more information, 

visit www.westorangewomen.com. 

Ongoing — Members Needed 

The Baby Boomer Bunch of Southwest 

Orlando seeks members for its social group, 

which consists of men and women, single and 

married, born between 1946-64. Activities 

include dining out and more. For more information 

or to sign up, visit www.meetup.com/ 

baby-boomer-bunch-west-orlandob. 

March 28 — Book Club Meet & 

Greet 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 

Della Drive, Orlando, hosts a meeting of the 

Southwest Book Club, including a meet-andgreet 

with author Kristin Harmel to discuss 

her latest novel, When We Meet Again. 

Time: 7-8:45 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-835-7323. 

April 6 — Retired Educators Meeting 

The Orange County Retired Educators 

Association meets at College Park United 

Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., 

Orlando, to celebrate National Volunteer 

Month. Anyone who has worked in education 

is invited. Time: 10 a.m. For more 


n Support Groups 

April 11 — 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 


www.adrccares.org. 

April 17 — 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 


n Volunteer 

Opportunities 

Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents 

Needed 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete 

Trail, Oakland, seeks adults interested in 

learning about the history, wildlife, plants 

and restoration efforts at ONP to volunteer 

at the preserve to greet visitors, help 

answer questions and lead a tour from 

time to time. Workdays are Mondays and/ 

or Saturdays. For more information, email 

outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit 

www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/guide. To 

register online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 

Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers 

who can help with donation sorting, 

mattress recycling, warehouse maintenance, 

administrative work, special events or general 

maintenance. For more information, 

call 407-875-2040, ext. 110; or email 

jessi@mustardseedfla.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman 

Program, which advocates for quality longterm 

care, seeks volunteers. Training is provided. 

For more information, call 888-831-0404 

or visit ombudsman.myflorida.com. 

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are 

welcome. Please send information six weeks 

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