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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS ........................................................................ 6 

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SCHOOL NEWS SEEN ...................................................................... 9 

Holy Family Catholic School 

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

BEST OF SOUTHWEST 2018 ............................................................ 15 

SCHOOL NEWS ............................................................................. 19 

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 24 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 30 

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Windermere High School’s 

varsity competition cheerleading 

team placed first in its division at 

the Master’s Cheer Classic last 

month. The girls also took third place 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

overall. As a new team at the school, 

which opened this academic year, 

the squad is excited and proud of its 

achievement. 

Windermere 

High School’s 

varsity 

competition 

cheerleading 

team earns 

first place in its 

division at the 

Master’s Cheer 

Classic. 

Girls on the Run held its biannual 

5K last month at the University 

of Central Florida, celebrating the 

culmination of the fall 2017 season 

and the limitless potential of the 

girls in the program. It was the first 

time GOTR Orlando sponsored its 

own 5K fun run, which signifies the 

council’s growth and impact since its 

inception in 2008. 

The fall season included nearly 

1,000 girls in third through eighth 

grades and more than 200 volunteer 

coaches, many of whom teach at the 

schools that offer the program. More 

than 60 schools in Orange, Lake, 

Seminole and Osceola counties offer 

the 10-week character development 

program that brings girls from different 

walks of life together, empowering 

and encouraging them to respect 

each other and, most importantly, 

2/28/18 

Join us in congratulating Dr. David Boers 

for being voted TOP DENTIST in Windermere 2016 by 

Orlando Family Magazine.

espect themselves. 

More than 100 marathon officials 

from across the country gathered 

at Rosen Shingle Creek for the 

annual Marathon Security Summit to 

share ideas and explore new methods 

for safety and security. The goal 

of the summit is to implement best 

practices by addressing major safety 

and security issues through input 

from marathon event administrators; 

governmental officials; city, state and 

federal law enforcement personnel; 

city planners; emergency managers; 

first responders; health services; and 

fire and hazardous materials services. 

The event resulted from NCS4 

Advisory Board feedback about 

current safety and security issues 

facing marathon events in the aftermath 

of the 2013 Boston Marathon 

bombings. 

Westminster Landing resident Maya 

Srikantan of Windy Ridge School 

is the girls 10 Singles Champion for Lake 

Cane Tennis Center’s annual Winter Level 

7 Tournament. 


Winter Garden resident 

Casey Accola, along with partner 

Juan Bianchi, swept both 

the doubles and the mixed titles in 

the 18s division at the 69th United 

States Tennis Association Florida 

“Bobby Curtis” Junior State Doubles 

Championships. Former “Bobby 

Curtis” Florida state doubles winners 

include two-time NCAA 

champion Danielle Collins, former 

Women’s Tennis Association 

doubles world No. 1-ranked 

and Wimbledon winner Corina 

Morariu, and former Association 

of Tennis Professionals player 

Wayne Odesnik. 

As the baseball world held its 

annual Winter Meetings in Orlando, 

USA Baseball and Major League 

Baseball co-hosted a special Fun 

At Bat event for young students at 

Bay Meadows Elementary 

School. Approximately 100 thirdgraders 

participated in a series of fun 

bat-and-ball activities that focused 

on fundamentals and character 

development, which was run by 

Orange County Public Schools 

physical educators. 

The effort was part of Fun At 

Bat, a program by MLB and USA 

Baseball designed to offer introductory, 

modified and in-school 

bat-and-ball activities for younger 

students. Each child also received 

a USA Baseball championship 

principals book; Fun At Bat T-shirt; 

USA Baseball hat, bat and ball 

set; and a signed certificate of 

achievement to take home. 

OCPS adopted the Fun At Bat 

program to implement in school 

as part of the physical education 

curriculum. Approximately 

87,000 students in the district 

will engage in the program as 

part of their in-school physical 

education curriculum, which 

is the largest participation of 

any market in this initial Fun At 

Bat year. The program will be 

available nationwide to school 

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school year. 

The Orlando Magic organization 

unveiled the name and logo for 

its NBA 2K League team — Magic 

Gaming. As the organization continues 

to grow its business, it ventures 

into the ever-growing e-sports landscape, 

tapping into an estimated 

385 million fans. 

Magic Gaming, one of 17 NBA 

2K League teams, will begin play 

in the league’s inaugural season, 

which tips off May 2018. Each of 

the 17 teams will draft five players 

to participate in their inaugural 

season. These five players will play 

the game using unique characters. 

NBA 2K League tryouts will take 

place early this year with the draft 

in March, followed by the league’s 

tip-off in May. 

Fans can follow and interact 

with the team through Twitter and 

Instagram @MagicGaming and 

Facebook — Magic Gaming. 

Florida League will hold baseball 

tryouts for its high school division 

Jan. 20 and Jan. 21. The early registration 

fee is $99 per player, $49 for 

pitcher only; and the registration fee 

after Jan. 5 is $129 per player, $79 

for pitcher only. Florida League is the 

nationally recognized leader in baseball 

development. It boasts dedicated 

coaches with professional and college 

experience, and is dedicated to 

helping players find their college “fit.” 

For more information, visit 

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Putting the hustle and bustle of the holidays aside, students at 

Holy Family Catholic School demonstrated the true 

meaning of Christmas this holiday season. Children in pre-K3 

through eighth grade had their moments to shine in various 

holiday programs performed for their classmates and 

families. While some grades sang lighthearted Christmas 

classics and were visited by Santa, others reenacted a living, 

breathing nativity. The eighth grade’s annual Tableau, 

performed by the class of 2018, was as touching as it was 

beautiful. This annual tradition allows all who witness it a 

moment to sit back and reflect on what the Advent season 

really means. The staff at Holy Family Catholic School and 

Holy Family Catholic Church hopes everyone had a 

wonderful Christmas and wishes a Happy New Year to all!


n MetroWest 

MetroWest Master Association, 

managed by FirstService Residential, 

welcomed more than 2,500 

attendees to the sixth annual 

WinterFest. The event, held at 

MetroWest Golf Club, benefited 

Edgewood Children’s Ranch, 

a nonprofit residential program that 

helps boys and girls ages 6-17 address 

and overcome behavioral issues 

in a positive, safe environment. 

MetroWest communities and businesses 

competed in the MetroWest 

WinterFest Charity Challenge by 

collecting dry goods, sporting equipment, 

gift cards and more for the 

ranch. The Alvista MetroWest community 

won the Charity Challenge 

and will receive a community party 

hosted by MWMA. Edgewood 

Children’s Ranch also received 

a $500 food donation from the 

Chick-fil-A located at the corner of 

Kirkman and Conroy roads. As the 

spirit of giving continued, MWMA 

presented $5,000 to MetroWest 

Elementary School. The donation 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

was accepted by MWES Principal 

Christine Szymanski. 

n Ocoee 


Girl Scout Troop 18 participated 

in the Ocoee Christmas Parade. The 

girls decorated a golf cart with holiday 

decorations that some rode in 

while others walked. They threw out 

Girl Scout Troop 18 members decorate a golf cart for the Ocoee Christmas Parade. 

candy to children watching the event 

from the sidelines. They also won 

third place in the parade under the 

Scouting category. 

The city of Ocoee passed an ordinance 

allowing for the sale and 

service of alcohol on Sundays to 

begin at 7 a.m. for restaurants and 

lodging properties. Previously, sales 

before 11 a.m. were prohibited. 

The ordinance that passed was 

spearheaded by West Orange 

Chamber of Commerce, which 

led efforts to bring the city’s ordinances 

in line with surrounding 

communities. WOCC has been in 

regular communication with city 

leaders and owners of affected 

businesses, leading the way for 

passage of these changes. The 

amendment to the ordinance mirrors 

changes made by Orange County 

and surrounding communities, and 

prevents current and future Ocoee 

businesses from being placed in 

an economically disadvantageous 

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Ocoee and along State Road 50, 

the new ordinance allows the city to 

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n Turtle Creek 

Michael 

Kulich of 

Turtle Creek is 

elected to the 

Central Florida 

chapter of the 

Community 

Association 

Institute board 

of directors. 

Michael Kulich, a Turtle Creek 

resident and president of the Turtle 

Creek Homeowners Association, 

was elected to the board of directors 

of the Central Florida chapter of 

the Community Association Institute. 

The chapter is one of the largest in 

the U.S., encompassing more than 

7,500 HOAs and condominium associations 

in the region. As part of 

the board, Michael works to help 

promote the community association 

model in the region while inspiring 

professionalism, effective leadership 

and responsible citizenship 

among homeowner leaders. This 

honor is the latest in a long line of 

accolades Michael has earned in 

his position. He was also named the 

2016 National CAI Board Member 

of the Year and has won the Orange 

County Monica Harris Spires 

Excellence in Leadership Award for 

the past two years. 

n Windermere 

Michael Attardi of Windermere 

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“I went into philanthropy to help 

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My wife, Colleen, and I have taught 

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n Winter Garden 

As a way to give back to the 

Orlando community, Winter Garden 

resident Frank Campbell, coprincipal 

of Campbell + Van Dusen 

Design Studio, agreed to partner 

with Choices Women’s Clinic to design 

its new facility. Frank, along 

with his partner Gloria Van 

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Choices and seeing the images 

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n Et Al 

Southwest resident and Orange 

County Mayor Teresa Jacobs 

and members of the Orange County 

Board of County Commissioners 

joined residents at several holiday 

parades, including those hosted by 

the cities of Winter Park, Ocoee 

and Winter Garden. The Ocoee 

parade, presented by the Ocoee 

Lions Club in conjunction with the 

city of Ocoee, featured floats and 

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City Hall. The festive day culminated 

with Mayor Jacobs joining the City of 

Winter Garden Christmas Parade in 

the afternoon. Hundreds of citizens 

came out to enjoy the annual parade, 

which ran from South Dillard 

Street to Winter Garden’s city hall on 

West Plant Street. The event included 

holiday floats; vintage cars and 

performances by children’s groups, 

bands and church groups. 


The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips celebrates the holidays with holiday 

songs and a visit from Santa. 

Southwest resident and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs (third from left) joins members of Family & 

Friends United Inc. at the 65th annual Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade in Winter Park. 


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BestOf 

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2018 

2018 

Thank you to the hundreds of Southwest 

readers who participated in Best of 

Southwest 2018, Southwest Orlando 

Bulletin’s 10th annual survey of residents’ 

favorite restaurants, resorts and more. 

Congratulations to this year’s winners: 

Best Family Restaurant 

1. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 

2. Chick-fil-A 

3. Chili’s Grill & Bar Restaurant 

Best Fine Dining Restaurant 

1. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 

2. Seasons 52 

3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 

Best Fast Food/Casual Restaurant 

1. Chick-fil-A 

2. Chipotle Mexican Grill 

3. Panera Bread 

Best Italian Restaurant 

1. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 

2. Bravo Cucina Italiana 

3. Carraba’s Italian Grill 

Best Mexican Restaurant 

1. Chipotle Mexican Grill 

2. Agave Azul 

3. Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar 

Best Sushi 

1. Amura 

2. Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi 

3. Seito Sushi 

Best Pizza 

1. Papa John’s Pizza 

2. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 

3. Pizza Hut 

Best Steak 

1. Ruth’s Chris Steak House 

2. Outback Steakhouse 

3. LongHorn Steakhouse 

Best Seafood 

1. Bonefish Grill 

2. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood 

3. Red Lobster 

Best Sports Bar 

1. Miller’s Ale House 

2. Gator’s Dockside 

3. Duffy’s Sports Grill 

Best Wine Shop/Bar/Happy Hour 

1. Tim’s Wine Market 

2. Vines Wines & Spirits 

3. RusTeak Restaurant & Wine Bar 

Best Fitness Facility 

1. LA Fitness 

2. Dr. P. Phillips YMCA 

3. Orangetheory Fitness 

Best Day Spa 

1. Gentle Touch MediSpa & Wellness 

(tie) 

2. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande 

Lakes, Spa 

2. The Woodhouse Day Spa 

3. Massage Envy 

Best Salon/Barbershop 

1. Hair Cuttery 

2. Great Clips 

3. Nick’s Barber Shop 

Best Church 

1. Holy Family Catholic Church 

2. First Baptist Orlando 

3. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church 

Best Local Resort 

1. Walt Disney World 

2. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt 

Disney World Resort 

3. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande 

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1. Chuck E. Cheese’s 

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1. Lou Pendas, Esq., of The Pendas 

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2. Morgan & Morgan 

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Best Dentist 

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2. Michael P. DiMauro, D.D.S. 

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n Palm Lake Elementary 

In celebration of Palm Lake Elementary’s 

30th anniversary, the community is 

encouraged to be on the lookout for rocks in 

the Southwest area that have the engraving 

#PLE30Rock. 

Palm Lake Elementary is celebrating 

its 30th anniversary this year. The 

“school with a heart” was first established 

in 1987 and continues to transform 

and educate children. Throughout 

the years, countless students and 

families’ lives have been positively 

impacted by teachers and staff who 

strive to teach the whole child. 

Administrators and teachers have 

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SCHOOL NEWS 


Rotary Club of Dr. 

Phillips President Steve 

Clapp (left) and Dave 

Lehman co-present a Paul 

Harris Award to Suzanne 

Knight, principal of 

Dr. Phillips High, for her 

outstanding contributions to 

the Rotary and community. 

n Windermere High 

More than 500 elementary, junior 

high and high school cheerleaders 

and dancers from across the country 

represented Varsity Spirit in the 2017 

(L. to r.) Trent Doyle, 

Naika Delice and Tori 

Anderson of Dr. Phillips 

High are awarded prizes for 

their artwork contributions 

to the Rotary Club of 

Dr. Phillips’ Taste of Dr. 

Phillips. 

Thanksgiving Tour held at the Walt 

Disney World Resort. Madi Lemons, 

Addy Montalvo and Peyton 

Recer represented the Windermere 

High Wolverine dance team. They 

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The girls believe it is an honor to be 

selected as an All-American dancer. 

They looked forward to the opportunity 

to showcase their talents and proudly 

represented the school’s dance team. 

Each of them was excited to have 

some fun, creating magical memories 

of a lifetime, while spending the day 

together at the Magic Kingdom and 

further bonding as teammates. 

n Et Al 

Windermere Preparatory 

School’s Wounded Warrior Club 


held a “Dress Down Day” on 

Veterans Day. They were able to 

raise $3,200 through the event. All 

proceeds were donated to Home 

At Last, a local nonprofit that builds 

mortgage-free homes for deserving 

disabled veterans. 

In honor of Veterans Day, 

Orlando Torah Academy students 

had the privilege of hearing 

from guest speaker Rabbi Jeff 

Chaitoff. He shared his experience 

as a chaplain in the U.S. Army 

with students in third, fourth and fifth 

grades. The rabbi also brought in 

photos and relics from his days on 

As representatives of the Windermere High Wolverines 

dance team, (l. to r.) Addy Montalvo, Madi Lemons and 

Peyton Recer perform in the 2017 Thanksgiving Tour. 

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Rabbi Jeff Chaitoff speaks to Orlando 

Torah Academy third-, fourth- and fifthgraders 

about his service as a chaplain in 

the U.S. Army. 

active duty, including his uniforms. 

The children enjoyed asking questions 

and hearing about what life 

was like as a soldier. They also were 

allowed to try on the uniforms. The 

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to Rabbi Chaitoff for his service with 

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and middle school students were 

Dr. Phillips resident Pratham 

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Man, Charlie Brown for their fall 

musical. The celebration of the work 

of Charles Shultz included nearly 

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and acting. The gorgeous sets and 

creative lighting took the packed 

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comic strip. HFCS has a long tradition 

of excellence in putting on professional 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

Jan. 4-20 — Special Olympics Drive 

Publix Supermarkets, Proctor & Gamble and Special 

Olympics have partnered together for 38 years to 

help people with intellectual disabilities achieve 

their dreams. From Jan. 4-20, Publix shoppers can 

show they are a fan of the Special Olympics by 

making donations at the checkout register and, in 

turn, receiving a paper torch. Each torch includes 

$14 in coupons for select P&G products. For more 

information, visit specialolympicsflorida.org/ 

blog/latest-news/publix-shoppers-2018. 

Jan. 20 — 5K Run/Walk 

The University of Central Florida, 4000 Central 

Florida Blvd., Orlando, hosts the 5K Run/Walk for 

OCPS Homeless Students, an event formed to complete 

an Eagle Project. Online registration is required. 

Participants are encouraged to bring donated supplies, 

including new, unopened packages of socks 

and underwear; $15 Publix Supermarkets gift cards; 

and new hygiene items. Time: 8:30 a.m. Cost: $25. 

For more information or to register, visit www.active. 

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Jan. 28 — This Is My Brave Show Orlando 

The SunTrust Auditorium at Orlando Museum of 

Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, hosts the This Is 

My Brave Show Orlando, a production that showcases 

the personal stories of local individuals living 

successful, full lives despite mental illness. People 

share their powerful, personal stories onstage 

through original music, poetry and essays. In conjunction 

with the show, an art exhibition features 

works of local artists who live with a mental health 

diagnosis. Time: 1:30-4 p.m. for the art exhibit and 

2:30-4 p.m. for the show. Cost: $20-$40, with proceeds 

benefiting the National Alliance on Mental 

Illness Greater Orlando. For more information, call 

407-253-1900 or visit www.namigo.org/brave. 

Jan. 30 — Author’s Luncheon 

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, 

hosts the second annual Author’s Luncheon, featuring 

Kristen Harmel, international bestselling author; 

and including lunch, a silent auction, raffle and book 

sale. Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $30, with 

proceeds benefiting Julie’s Mission for critically ill 

babies. For more information, call Patty Goonen, 

407-234-8471; or email pattygoonen@gmail.com. 

Feb. 3 — Trash 2 Trends Fashion Show 

SeaWorld’s Ports of Call, 7007 Sea World Drive, 

Orlando, hosts the fifth annual Trash 2 Trends recycled 

fashion show, an event for age 18-older that 

brings the fashion and art worlds together with the 

environmental community to promote and inspire 

sustainability. The fashion show features more than 

35 fashion designers and artists who have created 

innovative high-end looks made from material that 

would otherwise be headed to a landfill or recycling 

facility. A panel of judges chooses winners in 

five categories. Cocktail attire is requested. Time: 

7-10 p.m. Cost: $45-$125, with funds benefiting 

Keep Orlando Beautiful, which strives to keep the 

city clean through litter prevention, waste reduction, 

recycling and beautification efforts. For more 

information, visit cityoforlando.net/trash2trends. 

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n Classes/Programs 

Ongoing — Computer Lessons For Adults 

Orange County Parks & Recreation offers courses 

through the Computer Basics & More program 

at the South Econ Community Center, 3800 S. 

Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. Classes are taught 

weekdays in English by qualified volunteers to adult 

users interested in topics such as email, spreadsheets, 

eBay buying/selling, internet searching and Windows 

Explorer. Students are encouraged to bring their own 

devices for direct, hands-on learning. Cost: $5 per 

three-hour session. For more information, call 407-254- 

9075 or email computerbasicsandmore1@gmail.com. 

Ongoing — Health & Wellness Program 

The public is invited to learn about a simple change 

that is a necessary foundation in supporting health, 

reducing health risks, increasing energy and 

empowering the immune system. Time: Thursdays 

from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, including 

the Orlando location, call 407-325-6174. 

Ongoing — BeMoved Classes 

The South Campus of Orlando Ballet School, 7988 

Via Dellagio Way, Suite 204, Orlando, offers 

BeMoved classes, a new teen/adult weekly class. 

Time: Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. Cost: $15 per 

class. For more information, call 407-418-9830 

or email jjadron@orlandoballet.org. 

Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26 — 50+ Yoga Classes 

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


Jan. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31 — 

50+ Fitness Aerobics Classes 

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

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. 

Jan. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30 — 

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. 

Jan. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30 — 

Cardio/Strength Interval Classes 

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

Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 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, 

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Jan. 20 — Human Trafficking Symposium 

Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka- 

Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts I’m Not for Sale, 

its first human trafficking symposium. The event is 

designed to bring awareness to youth and adults 

age 13-older. Time: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mass is 

held at 8:30 a.m. Cost: $7 suggested donation 

for individuals; $17 donation for families. Cost 

includes lunch. For more information, call 407- 

876-2211 or visit www.holyfamilyorlando.com. 

March 1 — Classes Begin 

Registration is open for National Alliance on 

Mental Illness Greater Orlando’s free Family-to- 

Family education program, a 12-week course 

for family, friends and caregivers with a loved 

one age 18-older living with mental illness, while 

maintaining their own well-being. The program, in 

Southwest Orlando, is taught by peer volunteers 

who possess lived experience, and the course 

includes information on schizophrenia, bipolar 

disorder, major depression and other mental health 

conditions. Preregistration is required. For more 

information, call 407-253-1900, email information@namigo.org 

or visit www.namigo.org. 

n Events/Performances 

Through Jan. 7 — Winter In The Park 

The Central Park West Meadow, 150 N. New 

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

the city’s annual holiday ice-skating rink, holiday 

music, games, special guests and more. 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: $13 to skate all day. Skate 

rental is included. For more information, call 407- 

599-3203 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/witp. 

Through Jan. 13 — Art Exhibition 

Crealdé School of Art, in partnership with the 

Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, presents 

The Lake: A Documentary Exploring the Land 

and People of Lake Apopka, in its two galleries 

— 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; and 

Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New 

England Ave., Winter Park. After more than a year 

of planning, two artist teams set out to capture the 

contemporary view of the land and people of the 

diverse and distinctive Lake Apopka community. 

For more information, call 407-671-1886. 

Jan. 20 — Camellia Show 

The Winter Park Garden Clubhouse in Mead 

Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter 

Park, hosts the 72nd annual Camellia Show, 

including assorted varieties of camellia plants 

for sale, a camellia plant raffle, a Camellia 101 

class from 10-11 a.m. (RSVP to presidentcscf@ 

gmail.com), self-guided tours and more. Time: 10 

a.m.-4 p.m.; however, camellia blooms are not 

viewable until 1 p.m. Admission and parking are 

free. Anyone who has camellias growing in their 

yard can enter a bloom or blooms for a competition 

that takes place between 7-10 a.m. Cash 

prizes are awarded. For more information, visit 

www.camelliacfl.com. 

Feb. 9-11 — Romeo & Juliet Ballet 

Performances 

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 

S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, hosts performances 

of Orlando Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet. Time: Friday 

and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. 

Ticket prices vary. For more information, call 844- 

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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. Fern 

Creek Ave., Orlando. For more information, visit 

www.soschorus.com. 

Through Jan. 8 — MLK Parade 

Registration 

Registrations are being accepted for Ocoee’s 

12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity 

Parade and Celebration through Jan. 8. The 

parade begins at Citrus Elementary School, 87 

N. Clarke Road, Ocoee, and ends at the parking 

lot of West Oaks Mall on Clarke Road. A postparade 

celebration is held inside West Oaks Mall 

in the food court area. Ronald Blocker, former 

Orange County Public Schools superintendent, 

is the guest speaker, and there are performances 

by the Innovation Montessori Ocoee band and 

chorus as well as gospel singer and Ocoee resident 

Sherri Gladney. Time: Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. 

To download a registration form, visit www. 

ocoee.org/documentcenter/view/1990. For 

more information, call 407-905-3100 or visit 

www.ocoee.org. 

Through Jan. 24 — Call For Female 

Artists 

Professional female artists are invited to submit 

their work for Women in the Arts’ Celebrating 

the Genius of Women arts competition. Selected 

art is featured in the annual Celebrating the 

Genius of Women exhibition at Orlando 

Public Library in March and April. Finalists 

are eligible for up to $2,000 in cash prizes 

and gallery representation. Entry deadline is 

Jan. 24. For more information or to enter, visit 

www.womeninthearts.org/art-competition. 

Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27 — Farmers Markets 

Winter Garden Farmers Market — voted No. 

1 in America by American Farmland Trust in 

Washington, D.C. — takes place at 104 S. 

Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. The market has 

more than 150 vendors, and there is a free parking 

garage next to the event. Time: Saturdays from 

9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Farmers Markets 

The Lakefront Farmers Market in Summerport 

Village, an eclectic market that features unique 

offerings from local growers, crafters and artisans, 

takes place at 13790 Bridgewater Crossing Blvd., 

Windermere. Time: Sundays from noon-4 p.m. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ 

summerportvillagemarket/about/. 

Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 — Dances For 

Seniors 

The Belles and Beaus Dance Club sponsors a 

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Jan. 29 — Open House 

Holy Family Catholic School, 5129 S. Apopka- 

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Time: 8:30-10 a.m. For more information, call 

407-876-9344 or visit www.hfcschool.com. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 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. 

Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 — 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. 

n Support Groups 

Jan. 9 — 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. 

Jan. 13 — Food Addicts In Recovery 

Anonymous Meeting 

The Roseada Room on the second floor of the Hart 

Memorial Library, 211 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, 

hosts a Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting 

for anyone who suffers from food obsession, 

overeating, bulimia or under-eating. The program 

is based on the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics 

Anonymous. Time: 2-3:30 p.m. The meeting is free 

and open to men, women and teens who want to 

stop addictive eating. For a list of regular, weekly 

meetings in the Greater Orlando area, visit www. 

foodaddicts.org. 

Jan. 15 — 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 delistyle 

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. 

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Submit your purrr-fect pet photos for Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 17th 

annual pet photo album! Southwest Orlando's picture-perfect pets will 

be featured in our March 15 issue. 

All photos must be received by Feb. 21 and will be returned after the 

issue date. Mail photos to: Cornerstone Publishing & Multi-Media, 

P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786; email to 

Lauren@kearneypublishing.com; or upload online at 

www.southwestorlandobulletin.com. 

Please include name, pet’s name, address, neighborhood and phone 

number on entry. For more information, call 407-351-1573, option 4. 

* Must be a Southwest resident to participate. 

Dogs • Cats • Birds • Reptiles • Rabbits • Fish • Rodents • Horses • Etc.

Jan. 16 — Better Breathers Club 

Meeting 

Classroom C on the second floor of Orlando Health 

Heart Institute, 1222 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 

hosts an Orlando Better Breathers Club meeting, a 

group that supports patients and their loved ones/ 

caregivers. The club aims to provide patient-centered, 

community-based educational opportunities 

to those suffering from chronic lung disease such as 

asthma and COPD. Time: third Tuesday of every 

month from 1-2 p.m. For more information, call 

Diane Ruiz, 321-841-4194. 

n Volunteers 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

Relay For Life of Dr. Phillips seeks forwardthinking, 

creative and dedicated individuals from 

the Dr. Phillips, International Drive, MetroWest 

and Millennia communities to bring Relay 

For Life of Dr. Phillips to the next level of success 

as part of its Event Leadership Team. The 

event will be held in spring 2018. Experience 

working in a team environment is a must. The 

American Cancer Society provides training 

through webinars, round tables and support 

from a community representative. For more 

information, email Fernando Carrasquillo at 

fernando.carrasquillo@cancer.org. 


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’s license, insurance and 

reliable transportation. For more information, 

email lshumaker@seniorsfirstinc.org or visit 

seniorsfirstinc.org. 


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 visit 

wghf.org. 


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 spiritual needs of patients 

and their families facing an incurable illness, seeks 

volunteers with a compassionate heart. For more 

information, call Jacque King, 407-379-2254; or 

email jacqueline.king2@flhosp.org. 

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are 

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