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DeMott; (front, l. to r.) Gabbie Ramacciotti; 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

HOW TO .......................................................................................... 5 

Apply Makeup for a Special Occasion 

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

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

Windermere Dentistry 

SOUTHWEST ORLANDO HOME & REAL ESTATE ................................ 11 

Top Home Improvements to Enhance Evolving Lifestyles 

Home Generators Add Safety and Savings 

SUMMER KIDS CALENDAR ............................................................... 15 

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 

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NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS .............................................................. 19 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 21 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 22 

• Pregnancy 

• Contraception 

• Menopause 

• Menstrual 

Disorders 

• In-office Surgery 

AESTHETICS 

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April 21, 2022 

Volume XXXVI, No. 12 

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HOW 

The season of growth and new beginnings, 

spring heralds many special occasions from 

weddings and showers to senior photos and 

proms. For those wanting a beautiful look 

without the expense of a professional makeup 

artist, use the following at-home makeup 

tips to achieve a flawless face: 

• Regularly clean your brushes and 

tools. To get the best results, start with clean 

makeup brushes. Brushes can be a breeding 

ground for bacteria that can cause skin issues 

and make any existing blemishes worse 

or even cause infections. Aside from hygiene, 

using a clean brush also stops the transfer 

of other products you’ve used before. To 

clean your brushes, rinse with lukewarm water, 

then gently massage the bristles with a 

cleanser. Don’t pull on the bristles, as being 

too rough could cause them to fall out. Rinse 

the brushes thoroughly and pat dry. Brushes 

and other tools should be cleaned at least 

every two weeks. 

• Prepare your skin. It’s important that 

your face is free of any dirt, oils or leftover 

makeup for a clean, blank canvas on which 

to apply your makeup. Start by washing 

your face and apply moisturizer. Use a 

primer to create a smooth surface for your 

makeup. Choose your primer based on what 

you want to address with your skin. Different 

primers can help to remove redness, reduce 

wrinkles and fine lines, plump skin and 

more. This helps your look last all day. 

• Less is more. Whether you are applying 

foundation, blush or eye shadow, be wary of 

overuse. It may be tempting to layer on the 

product, but using too much will make it look 

thick and cakey or unnatural. In the words 

of my mother, “The best makeup looks like 

you’re not wearing any at all.” Even if you’re 

going with a bolder look, you want your skin 

to look as natural as possible. 

• Highlight one feature at a time. 

Choose one asset to accentuate with 

your look, whether it’s your eyes or lips. 

Daytime makeup is best kept to natural 

looks, but you can go bold with nighttime 

events. If you want a dramatic smoky eye, 

choose a more natural lip color. If your lips 

are bold, tone down the eye makeup. By 

highlighting one asset of your face, you 

TO ... 

Apply Makeup for a Special Occasion 

Tips for a Flawless Face 

by Lauren Salinero 

For special occasions, use neutral colors 

and a flawless base to bring out your 

natural beauty. 

choose where you want someone’s attention 

to be drawn. 

• Go for a classic look versus a trendy 

one. When choosing a look that will be 

documented in photos that you’ll keep for 

a lifetime, avoid short-term trends that may 

make you cringe in a decade. Instead, go for 

a classic, flawless look. You can still utilize 

trendy techniques to contour the face or highlight 

areas, but opt for neutral shades that 

accentuate your natural beauty. 

• Blending is your best friend. To get 

a flawless look, use a blending sponge to 

erase any sharp lines and blend colors seamlessly. 

Having the right shades to match your 

skin tone is essential, but also pay special 

attention to around the outside of your face, 

where your makeup meets your bare skin. 

Use the sponge to also blend any highlighter, 

bronzer or blush on your face. For your eye 

makeup, use a brush to blend the shades, 

creating a cohesive look. 

• Practice makes perfect. Just like any 

other skill, applying makeup flawlessly 

takes practice. Don’t expect to learn to contour 

your face or create a perfect smoky 

eye the first time. Make the effort to practice 

your look several times before your big 

day to ensure you have the right products, 

shades and techniques to let your natural 

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Among the 132-player field for the 13th 

annual Florida’s Natural Charity Classic 

golf tournament was University of Florida 

alumna Samantha “Sam” Wagner 

of Windermere. Every season, the top 

10 in the Race for the Card earn LPGA 

Tour membership for the following year. 

The classic was held at the Country Club 

of Winter Haven. The 25-year-old finished 

17th on the 2021 Race for the Card 

money list after a heartbreaking end to 

last year’s LPGA Q-Series, during which 

Wagner called a penalty on herself. 

“It was the sixth hole of the first round,” 

she said. “I think I was one under at that 

point. I hit a good shot into the par five, 

and I walked up, and I had my hands 

full. I had my yardage book and a tee 

to fix my ball mark, and my caddie was 

waiting for me to throw him the ball. And 

I just picked it up. I literally had gotten 

6 inches off the ground with it, and I 

was like, ‘Ah, shoot.’ I put it back down, 

marked it, no one had seen it. ... But at 

the same time, I’m like, ‘I called it on myself, 

and no one had seen it.’ I was pretty 

proud of that.” 

Wagner finished Florida’s Natural 

Charity Classic with a score of 73.000. 

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She placed 38T and earned $1,343. She 

has since competed in the Carlisle Arizona 

Women’s Golf Classic, IOA Championship 

presented by Morongo Casino Resort & 

Spa, and the Casino Del Sol Golf Classic, 

placing 9T in the last one. Wagner is currently 

ranked 28th on the Epson Tour. Her 

goal is to earn her LPGA Tour card. 

The Jewish Pavilion’s 10th annual 

Charity Golf Tournament will take place 

May 1 at Rosen Shingle Creek Golf 

Club in Dr. Phillips. Participants have 

a chance to play with former NBA, NFL 

and MLB professionals or with their own 

foursome. The tournament raises funds 

for Jewish Pavilion’s Orlando Senior 

Help Desk, a free service that provides 

Central Florida seniors with the resources 

and referrals they need to maintain 

their livelihoods and health. Participation 

starts at $150 per individual. 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

For more information or to register, 

visit jpav.ticketspice.com/2022-golf 

-tournament. 

Foundation Academy 12th grader 

Justin Williams was named the winner 

of the Jersey Mike’s Naismith High 

School Basketball Courage Award. 

He first was selected as one of 10 finalists 

after a nomination process that saw 

hundreds of entries from coaches and 

athletic directors across the country. 

The Jersey Mike’s Naismith High 

School Basketball Courage Award recognizes 

a high school basketball player 

who has consistently gone above and 

beyond throughout the basketball season 

and has demonstrated courage in his/ 

her approach to his/her team, school 

and community. 

Born with Aperts syndrome, Williams 

has undergone 12 surgeries. His 

condition results in his outer extremities 

being fused together because they did 

not separate in the womb. Five of his 

surgeries were on his head. Despite his 

challenges, Williams is a leader on the 

basketball court and never makes excuses 

or complains about his struggles. 

In the nomination process, his coach applauded 

Williams for his character as 

well as his basketball IQ. He is a mentor 

for the younger players and an inspiration 

to his teammates. 

The First Academy opened its 

new baseball facility as the Royals 

began its state title defense in the season 

opener against Citrus League Rivals 

— the Windermere Preparatory 

School Lakers. The state-of-the-art facility, 

which includes new Musco LED 

field lights, fencing, a clubhouse and 

turf field, was completed during the offseason 

and promises to be a premier 

high school baseball facility in Central 

Florida. 

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At Jackson Law we have made it our philosophy to create a 

legal environment for clients where legal representation is not about 

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Construction was completed by 

general contractors Advanced Sports 

Group. The turf is Shaw Sports Turf 

TruHop in the infield and Legion turf in 

the outfield, which is modeled after the 

Shaw surfaces placed in Major League 

Baseball. 

“I am beyond thrilled for our kids to be 

able to have access to a facility like this,” 

said head coach Scott Grove. “As a 

coach, it’s exciting to be able to use this 

as a teaching tool, as a place to foster 

relationships with my players, as well as 

pursue excellence on the field. I couldn’t 

be more thankful and excited.” 

Sports Foundation and the Florida 

Collegiate Summer League on May 

20 and May 21 at Sanford Memorial 

Stadium. All proceeds will support the 

two nonprofits. 

A committee of local coaches will 

select participants to compete in the 

two-day event. Baseball players from 

Orange and Seminole counties who 

achieve excellence in the classroom 

and on the ballfield will be considered 

for participation. The games feature 

player introductions, special first pitch 

appearances, guest speakers, color 

guards, national anthem singers and 

a Cure All-Stars version of a stand up 

for cancer tribute that will mirror the 

Major League Baseball all-star and 

playoff games stand up. A live broadcast 

of the event will also be 

made available. 


The First Academy’s head baseball coach Scott 

Grove (left) and assistant coach Glenn Finnerty are 

awarded National Coach of the Year and National 

Assistant Coach of the Year, respectively, at the annual 

American Baseball Coaches Association Conference. 

Two Central Florida charities have 

partnered to celebrate the senior high 

school baseball all-stars from Orange 

and Seminole counties at the conclusion 

of the 2022 spring baseball season. 

The Cure All-Stars Baseball Game 

will be co-hosted by the Orlando 

Southwest resident and wakeboarder 

John Dreiling was 

recently recognized as Alliance 

Wake’s 2021 Rider of the Year. 

The Alliance Wake Rider of the 

Year is a tradition that has lasted 

for more than 20 years. Riders 

who receive this award are not 

only recognized for their talent but 

also for the way they influence the 

sport. 

It was only a matter of time 

before Dreiling’s passion and 

dedication to wakeboarding was 

acknowledged on a large scale. 

He has been riding at Orlando 

Watersports Complex since he 

was 9 years old. He was first introduced 

to OWC by attending its 

summer camp. As the years went 

on, Dreiling’s passion allowed him 

to quickly progress as he went on 

to ride for The University of Central 

Florida’s Knights Wake, where he 

became a national champion. 

Dreiling continued to push himself 

and eventually developed his status into 

a pro wakeboarder. 

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 Cornerstone Publishing & Multi-Media LLC cannot be 

held responsible for the validity of the information presented here, 

nor does mentioning it constitute an endorsement. Sports information 

is welcome and may be mailed to P.O. Box 851, Windermere, 

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Windermere Dentistry 

Marking Several Milestones With a Beloved Staff 

The staff of Windermere 

Dentistry has so much to celebrate! 

This month marks a 20-year 

birthday for Windermere Dentistry 

as well as 20 years of employment 

for its star team member, Linda 

Dowty. If that isn’t exciting enough, 

Matthew “Matt” McKissock, 

D.M.D., FAGD, is also celebrating 

the big 50. 

Kerry, Dr. McKissock’s wife of 

27 years, is surprising both Dr. 

McKissock and Linda by shining 

a light on their 20-year career at 

Windermere Dentistry and recognizing 

his special birthday. Neither of 

them would want recognition or the 

extra attention, but that is what makes 

this surprise so much fun. 

“Dr. McKissock would want to take 

the focus off of himself, because his 

family is his pride and joy,” Kerry 

said. “When we opened the office 

on April 24, 2002, we had two baby 

girls, Matti (2) and Elli (4 months). 

Life was crazy busy, and eight years 

later, we were blessed with a son, 

Jack, now 14, who is in school at 

The First Academy. Our daughter, 

Matti, is now 22 and engaged to 

a wonderful man. She plays volleyball 

at the University of California, 

Los Angeles. (Go Bruins!) Elli is 20 

and a sophomore student-athlete 

playing volleyball at the University of 

Florida. (Go Gators!) Dr. McKissock 

is so proud of them, he can hardly 

stand it.” 

In addition to being a proud family 

man and lover of all things golf — all 

sports, really — Dr. McKissock has 

a passion for coaching. He coaches 

his son’s football teams and has 

made an impact in the community 

by teaching the boys work ethics, responsibility 

and positive values, leading 

by example. 

A huge part of Windermere 

Dentistry began 20 years ago with 

the God-given talents of Linda. She 

quickly became the backbone of the 

office with her big, bubbly personality 

and her incredible knowledge of 

dentistry. Before settling in Orlando, 

the Dowty family proudly served 20 

years in the Navy. Through the years, 

Linda has become a dear friend 

to the McKissock family and has 

joined them on early morning runs, 

weddings, bridal showers and trips 

to New York. When the McKissock 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE 

girls were young, they would 

even dress up like Linda and 

pretend to be her, answering 

the phones and chatting with 

clients. Linda has such an undeniable 

gift, the children 

are drawn to her. Now, Linda 

loves being a grandmother, 

“Lala,” to Piper (8), Poppy 

(5) and Jack (3). She and 

her husband recently moved 

to Alabama, only two hours 

from her grandchildren, and 

she continues to work for the 

practice remotely. Linda is 

an amazing woman, and the 

staff is blessed to know and 

work with her for the past 20 

years. 

“Thank you, Linda!” Kerry 

said. “You are loved and appreciated 

more than you will 

ever know. We love you!” 

In 2006, the practice happily welcomed 

Rupal Thakkar, D.M.D., 

a graduate of Tuffs University. 

She specializes in sleep dentistry 

and lives in Windermere 

with her husband and their two 

children. 

“We are so blessed to have Dr. 

Thakkar as a partner at Windermere 

Dentistry and a family friend for the 

past 16 years,” Kerry said. 

For 13 years, Rosemary Farber 

has worked her magic to accommodate 

clients’ needs and schedules. 

She represents the office with both 

courtesy and efficiency. 

Kerry raves about her team’s wonderful 

hygienists. Niki Mullarney, 

registered dental hygienist, has been 

with the practice for seven years, and 

Martha Diaz-Gomez, registered 

dental hygienist, for four years. 

“They have both worked tirelessly 

each day to make sure our clients 

leave the office with bright, clean and 

sparkling smiles,” Kerry said. 

She finished the roster with two fabulous 

assistants Sonja DeMott (six 

years) and Gabbie Ramacciotti 

(three years), who assist the doctors 

in all of the procedures offered at 

Windermere Dentistry. 

“I hope this year brings many more 

blessings and fun surprises for Dr. 

McKissock, Linda and the team,” Kerry 

said. “Thank you all for supporting 

our family business and know that you 

are in the best hands with this crew. 

Cheers to 20 more years with you all!” 

Windermere Dentistry is located in Suite 100 at 4769 The 

Grove Drive in Windermere. For more information, call 407- 

258-1330 or visit www.windermeredentist.com. 

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Home & Real Estate 

Volume 3, Issue 2 — April 2022 

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and Savings 

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Improvements to 

Enhance Evolving 

Lifestyles 

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2 | April 2022 | Southwest Orlando Home & Real Estate 

Home is more than just where 

the heart is. Whether creating an 

office, a socially distant gathering 

space, or making room for a loved 

one to move in, people are using 

their homes in ways they may never 

have before. Experts predict homeowners 

will focus on upgrades and 

home improvements that fit this evolving 

lifestyle in 2022 and beyond. 

In fact, the Leading Indicator for 

Remodeling Activity from Harvard 

University’s Joint Center for Housing 

Studies predicts a steady and significant 

rise in remodeling projects that 

is projected to reach $401 billion of 

annual spending by the third quarter 

of 2022. 

If you’re looking to make some 

moves with home renovation projects 

this year, here are five trending 

upgrades for 2022 that will have a 

lasting impact. 

Refresh the Staircase 

You probably don’t spend much 

time using staircases compared to 

the rest of the house, so staircase design 

isn’t likely top of mind. However, 

if you have dated carpet on your 

stairs, you have a prime opportunity 

to revamp a central component of 

your home for a small investment. It 

could be as simple as installing new 

treads, selecting new paint for the 

walls, and maybe a new stain on the 

trim. To go the extra mile, local ironworkers 

are happy to custom fabricate 

a handrail. If you have kids in 

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Top Home Improvements 

to Enhance Evolving Lifestyles 

For a fresh 

look this year, 

start with the 

ground up by 

installing new 

flooring. 

the house or older family members 

moving in, keep safety in mind on 

the stairs to help them navigate your 

home with ease. 

Modernize the Bathroom 

It’s amazing how the right paint 

and new hardware can revitalize a 

row of sad old cabinets. With no 

major construction involved, you can 

transform your bathroom vanity over 

the course of a weekend. Select new 

hardware that looks bold and stately 

(think chrome bars, not little plastic 

knobs) to match the tones in your 

countertop, and remove the cabinets 

and give them a fresh, neutral 

shade. If you’re over the white-onwhite 

bathroom look, try a dramatic 

dark finish that will make your new 

hardware and fixtures really pop. 

Install New Flooring 

Flooring is quite literally the foundation 

of design, so it must strike 

a blend of fashion and function. 

Research flooring with a good combination 

of durability and timeless 

aesthetics like the Duravana hybrid 

resilient flooring, a waterproof and 

eco-friendly product exclusive to LL 

Flooring. Duravana’s range of styles 

are designed to replicate the natural 

color, grain and texture of real hardwood, 

with more unique plank patterns 

than traditional vinyl plank or 

laminate. Plus, its easy-click installation 

makes it DIY-friendly. Learn more 

at llflooring.com. 

Organize the Mudroom 

A little bit of organization in an entryway 

can make a huge difference 

in the functionality and flow of the 

home. Start with simple shoe and 

boot storage, like a DIY bench or 

wall rack, so those items don’t spill 

out to hallways and bedrooms. Wall 

hooks are helpful for when guests arrive. 

And, if you don’t have a true 

mudroom, a bit of wall-mounted storage 

can make even the slimmest entryway 

feel intentional and inviting. 

Define Outdoor Spaces 

Adding a dedicated lounge to your 

back or side yard can feel like adding 

a whole room’s worth of square 

footage to your house. It could be as 

easy as a new patio set and a fire 

pit with some gravel or simple flagstone 

landscaping. Gabion baskets, 

framed with good-looking lumber, 

can be made into a simple divider or 

group seating. Pergolas with climbing 

plants continue to be popular. This 

outdoor space can become a yearround 

retreat that everyone will love. 

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If you’ve experienced a power outage, 

you know how inconvenient it 

is. While a couple of hours without 

electricity may be a nuisance, any 

longer can become costly in many 

ways — and the level of impact 

depends on the length of the outage, 

which is completely out of your 

control. 

From the aging power grid to 

severe weather events, power outages 

lasting more than an hour or 

two are increasing, no matter where 

you live. According to representatives 

of the U.S. Energy Information 

Administration, electricity customers 

experienced an average of eight 

hours of power outages in 2020, 

causing many to seek solutions like 

home standby generators. 

“While storms have historically 

played a big part in the demand for 

home standby generators, things like 

aging grids, rolling brownouts and 

the work-from-home trend are just a 

few of the reasons that we continue 

to see significant sales growth in 

standby generators in recent years, 

and this growth is expected to continue,” 

said Michelle Gross, senior 

director marketing of energy solutions 

at Briggs & Stratton. 

During longer outages, what might 

have been merely inconvenient can 

become a real hazard. Virtually everything 

in a home today relies on 

electricity. Beyond the lights, HVAC 

and refrigerator, homes may also employ 

smart-home technologies, security 

systems and electric water pumps 

— all of which depend on electricity. 

If you don’t have a home generator 

to keep your power on during an outage, 

what consequences could you 

face? 

How a Home Outage 

Can Impact Your Pocketbook 

Losing power creates problems 

you may not anticipate. This can 

include communitywide issues like 

disruptions to communication, transportation 

and business, as well as 

individual household issues that are 

major inconveniences to your family. 

An extended power outage could result 

in: 

• Food spoilage, including meats, 

dairy and eggs. 

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• No lights, heating, air conditioning, 

running water or sewage pumps. 

• Repairs due to flooding/frozen 

pipes. 

• Mold and necessary removal. 

• Risk of intrusion if your security 

system is inoperable. 

• Interruptions to work/study. 

• Cost of hotel stays for comfort 

and safety. 

As an outage extends from hour 

to hour, so does the strain on a 

family’s time, comfort and finances. 

However, solutions exist to help you 

and your family mitigate — and 

even avoid — the impacts of a home 

outage. 

How You Can Prepare for an Outage 

Being proactive can help restore 

your peace of mind. Here are three 

steps to take so you’ll be ready for 

severe weather or other emergencies 

that could lead to a power outage: 

• Create a home emergency kit. 

Preparedness experts recommend using 

a waterproof container to store 

clean drinking water, nonperishable 

food, flashlights and batteries, a first 

aid kit and more to be prepared for 

any emergency. See recommendations 

at ready.gov/kit. 

• Assemble a “go bag.” In some 

emergencies, evacuation is recommended 

or even required, so have a 

bag ready with items you’d need if 

you had to leave in a hurry. Some 

things will be similar to an emergency 

kit, plus personal hygiene items 

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Losing power 

can cause more 

damage than just 

a refrigerator full 

of spoiled food. 

that you might need for staying in 

a shelter or hotel. It should be small 

enough that you can carry it. 

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Summer Kids 

C a lendar 

With summer just around the corner, kids and parents are looking forward 

to getting out of the house. If you’re seeking fun activities to keep your children 

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

Bulletin’s annual Summer Kids Calendars provide great ideas to get you started! 

DANCE CAMPS at Footworks Dance Studio, 1201 Winter Garden 

Vineland Road, Winter Garden, 407-877-2260, www.footworksdancestudio. 

com, offer summer programs for all ages. Camps begin June 13, and the 

five-week summer class program is June 13-July 29. Classes include ballet, 

hip-hop, musical theater/jazz, acro, aerial silks, Shining Star combo class, 

Twinkle Star combo class, stretch and conditioning, rotations and improvisation, 

Wee Hop & Tumble, and Mommy & Me. 

Footworks 

Dance Studio offers 

summer programs for 

all ages. 


SUMMER 2022 

June 27th – July 22nd 

Camp Gan Israel is a summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of 

children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations, through a 

stimulating camping experience. Campers are infused with a deep sense 

of pride in their Jewish heritage, and love for the land of Israel. We put 

great focus on child safety and program quality. We offer a variety of 

“Funshops” to suit each camper’s interest and talent.



Lake 

Cypress 

Summer 

Camp 

attendees 

have a 

multitude of 

activities to 

keep them 

engaged. 

Sponsored by 

Window World of Central Florida 

JUNE 4 - JULY 23 

In-person and virtual 

events for kids of all ages 

FUN • EDUCATIONAL • FREE 

LAKE CYPRESS SUMMER CAMP at Windermere Preparatory 

School, 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere, 407-905-7737, 

opt. 7; camp.windermereprep.com, offers a program where campers choose 

their own adventure! Each week boasts a different theme and includes oncampus 

field trips, lots of specialty camp rooms, swimming, sports, dance, 

martial arts, inflatables and more, from June 6-July 29. Choose any weeks 

you want! Camp days are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $290, or extended day is 7:45 

a.m.-5:45 p.m. for $360. 

STEM AVIATION 

SUMMER CAMPS at 

Vision of Flight are 

unlike any other summer 

camps in Central 

Florida. Geared toward 

ages 10-18, two camps 

include four exciting 

days of youth empowerment 

through real-world 

aviation experiences 

such as ground school 

basics, VR interactive 

flight simulation, drones, 

special guest speakers, 

instructional flights and 

more. Camp Session 

Alpha is July 11-14, and 

Camp Session Bravo 

is July 25-29. For more 

information, call 407- 

Young people are introduced to the world of aeronautics 

through Vision of Flight’s summer camps. 

719-0912 or email info@visionofflight.org. To register, visit visionofflight.org/ 

vision-of-flight-youth-aviation-summer-camp. 

ocls.info/SRP 

SUMMER CAMP at The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, 

thefirstacademy.org/academics/camp-roar. Camp Roar at The First Academy 

is for students age 2-sixth grade and features all-day and part-time camp opportunities 

from June 6-July 29 with engaging offerings, including academics,


Camp 

Roar at 

The First 

Academy 

offers all-day 

and 

part-time 

camp 

opportunities. 

Campers 

enjoy a 

variety of 

outdoor 

activities at 

Gan Israel 

Day Camp. 

sports, the arts and other activities. Camp Roar is open to both TFA students 

and non-students. 

Association. Camp sessions are June 26-July 22 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Extended care is available. 

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, watersports, 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. CGI is accredited by the American Camp 

SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS at The Tennis Academy at Windermere 

Preparatory School and its tri-sport tennis/golf/swim at West 

Orange Country Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter 

Garden, begin May 30. The program includes fun, games and activities 

while keeping cool, as well as a lifeguard-supervised swimming pool cool-off! 

The cost is $325 per person for five days from 9 a.m.-noon. Lessons/junior 


St. Luke’s Summer Camps provide 

quality, affordable, Scripture-based 

instruction in a nurturing environment! 

Extended day options available. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 

June 20-24 

PRESCHOOL CAMP 

June 13-17, July 11-15, July 18-22 

ELEMENTARY CAMP 

July 11-15, July 18-22 

View more information and register at 

www.st.lukes.org/camps



Windermere 

Preparatory 

School gives its 

campers hands-on 

tennis experience. 

programs continue throughout the summer with the top on-staff tennis 

professionals. For more information or electronic registration, visit 

www.orlandotennisacademy.com or email info@orlandotennisacademy.com. 

St. Luke’s 

United 

Methodist 

Church offers 

vacation Bible 

school and 

summer camps 

for youngsters in 

pre-K through sixth 

grade. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMPS at St. Luke’s 

United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, 407- 

876-4991, www.st.lukes.org/camps, provide quality, affordable, Scripturebased 

instruction in a nurturing environment. Children of all backgrounds and 

traditions participate in activities like music, science, art and more. VBS (pre- 

K-sixth grade) takes place June 20-24. Summer camps are June 13-17 (pre-K 

only), July 11-15 and/or July 18-22 (pre-K-sixth grade). Extended day options 

are available. 

Orange County Library System hosts both 

virtual and in-person library events, camps and 

classes at all its 15 locations this summer. 

VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON 

LIBRARY CAMPS AND 

CLASSES through the Orange 

County Library System’s 

Summer Reading Program, 

407-835-7323, ocls.info. This 

year’s Summer Reading Program 

theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.” 

Give your kids a chance to explore 

seven seas of information 

and inspiration with events and 

camps, reading challenges, prizes 

and more. Browse what the 

library has in store on its website. 

The Summer Reading Program 

takes place June 4-July 23. ª

n Winter Garden Little Free 

Library opens 

To celebrate her bookstore's first anniversary 

in historic downtown Winter 

Garden, Lauren Zimmerman, 

owner of Writer’s Block Bookstore, 

donated a Little Free Library to the 

community to provide an opportunity 

to share books and encourage reading. 

It is located at 207 W. Plant St. in 

front of the post office. The library is 

a free book-sharing box that is open 

24/7 for residents and visitors to take 

and/or leave books. It is not required 

to leave a book in order to take one. 

Donated books should be appropriate 

for all ages with an emphasis on kidfriendly 

topics. 

Downtown’s Little Free Library is a 

registered unit of the worldwide network 

of more than 100,000 Little Free 

Libraries. Little Free Library is a nonprofit 

organization that serves as a 

catalyst for building community, inspiring 

readers and expanding book access 

for all through a global network 

of volunteer-led Little Free Libraries. 

For additional information about 

the organization, visit www. 

littlefreelibrary.org. 

n United Arts to raise funds 

for local foundation 

The 2022 Collaborative Campaign 

for the Arts has begun, and United 

Arts of Central Florida is asking 

for help to raise funds for the Winter 

Garden Heritage Foundation. 

Donations will be matched 15% 

by UA. The mission of the Winter 

Garden Foundation is “to preserve 

our heritage and architecture while 

creating new cultural experiences.” 

Each donation helps the organization 

gather, archive and exhibit photographs, 

documents and artifacts 

that tell the stories of the people, places 

and things that formed the legacy 

of west Orange County; maintain its 

two museums and history research, 

education and Visitors’ Center; and 

continue to foster its education programs, 

which reach thousands of students 

and adults each year. 

The Collaborative Campaign 

gives the Foundation an opportunity 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

to work with United Arts in raising 

funds to keep the arts alive, providing 

critical support where it is 

most needed, particularly among 

the area youth. UA’s goal is, along 

with two dozen arts organizations, 

to raise $4.38 million by April 

30 to unlock this year’s Orange 

County $500,000 Challenge Grant. 

To donate, visit unitedarts.cc/ 

collaborativecampaign. 

n Southwest resident 

continues charitable work 

Ann Varkey, a Realtor and 

philanthropist residing in Phillips 

Landing, has made great strides 

with her charitable organization, 

Varkey Charitable Foundation 

Inc. In 2021, the foundation received 

approval as a 501(c)(3), making all 

contributions tax-deductible. It sponsors 

the distribution of food and clothing, 

conducts educational classes and 

seminars, and provides assistance 

with educational and medical costs to 

better the lives of those in need. 

The current focus of the foundation 

in the U.S. is food distribution, local 

YMCAs and helping those in the 

blind and disabled communities. In 

India, the foundation is focused on 

helping those with leprosy, feeding 

programs and with Gospel outreach. 


compiled by Lauren Salinero 

For more information about the 

foundation and how to contribute, 

visit www.varkeycharities.com. 

n Developments ahead for 

east Winter Garden 

The Orange County Board of 

County Commissioners unanimously 

voted to extend the Winter 

Garden Community Redevelopment 

Agency (CRA) for 10 years. The city 

of Winter Garden had approved the 

extension one month earlier at a city 

commission meeting. 

The 10-year extension will allow 

the Winter Garden CRA to leverage 

the redevelopment success in 

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community. 

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east Winter Garden. It is estimated 

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generated during this time frame, 

and at least 75% of these funds will 

be spent in east Winter Garden to 

revitalize the community. 

“The time has come for us to build 

up our community and continue to 

thrive here in east Winter Garden for 

the next 20 years and beyond,” said 

Jamie Holley, east Winter Garden 

resident; CRA Advisory Board member; 

and president of One Winter 

Garden, an organization created 

to advocate for east Winter Garden 

and work within the community to 

bring everyone together. 

In 2018, the city approved the east 

Winter Garden plan with the hope 

of obtaining the CRA extension to 

pay for many of the improvements 

envisioned in the plan. At that time, 

the city of Winter Garden hired 

Dover Kohl & Partners out of Coral 

Gables to work with the community 

to develop the plan. The firm is being 

brought back to assist in fine-tuning 

the east Winter Garden plan. 

n Exhibit featuring Oakland’s 

history opens 

Discover Oakland during its 

heyday as the headquarters of the 

Orange Belt Railroad with a thriving 

business district and opera house, 

and learn about the repercussions 

the Great Freeze of 1895 had on the 

town’s progress in becoming a major 

city in Florida. 

Est. 1887, the new exhibit at the 

Healthy West Orange Arts 

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Oakland’s history as an industrial 

and social hub of Orange County 

135 years ago. Featuring historic 

photographs, documents and artifacts, 

Est. 1887 traces the origins of 

the town of Oakland and the major 

players behind its founding. 

Local Central Florida artists, including 

Joseph Warren, David 

Minichiello, Anne Fanelli, 

Heather Lorenz and Mike 

Jakubowski, display artwork that 

highlights the area’s unique charm 

and natural beauty. Displays feature 

artifacts relating to Oakland’s incorporation 

and include historic minute 

books that give a glimpse into early 

governmental operations, the original 

town seal, century-old railroad 

ties, and more. Visitors may also 

view the center’s cornerstone, the 

historic Oakland Presbyterian 

Church’s beautifully illuminated 

stained-glass window, dating back 

to the 1919 brick structure. 

The exhibit will run through June 

17. The center, located at 126 W. 

Petris Ave., is open Wednesday 

through Friday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 

and for extended hours during special 

town events. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce ambassadors joined 

city of Ocoee officials and the West 

Orange Healthcare District in 

the groundbreaking for Healthy 

West Orange Wellness Park. 

The district awarded a $2.25 million 

seed grant for the park, which 

is estimated to be $2.75 million. 

The 5-acre park will include a halfmile, 

10-foot-wide, multipurpose trail 

around both ponds; and four shaded 

wellness stations, two of which will 

have suspension-fitness equipment 

for strength training. The park will 

also have a shaded pavilion in the 

middle of the pond, connected to 

both sides of the trail by a boardwalk. 

The site is slated to open in 

late 2022 or early 2023. 

Community Health Centers 

Inc. officials announced the election 

of officers to the center’s board of 

directors for 2022-23. Those elected 

include Karla Radka, chairperson; 

Timothy McKinney, first 

vice chairperson; Jerry Kassab, 

second vice chairperson; Melissa 

Singh of Winter Garden, treasurer; 

and Dale Budha-Price, 

secretary. Other board of directors 

photo courtesy of WOCC 

West 

Orange 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

ambassadors 

and Ocoee 

officials break 

ground on 

the Healthy 

West Orange 

Wellness 

Park. 

are Bennitta Edmeade, Darryl 

Owens, Felicia Davis, judge 

Gisela Laurent of Winter Garden, 

Nathaniel Friends, Nilmarie 

Zapata, Sonya Young, Timothy 

Scott Walker, and Community 

Health Centers President and CEO 

Dr. Debra Andree (ex-officio 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

April 23 — Nehrling Gardens Art & Stroll 

Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, 

hosts Caladiums, Canvases & Coffee — Nehrling 

Gardens Art & Stroll — including coffee and morning 

cocktails, brunch bites, live music, an online art 

auction, interaction with artists and caladium bulbs 

for sale. Time: 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25 in advance, 

$35 the day of the event, with proceeds benefiting 

Nehrling Gardens. For more information, visit 

nehrlinggardens.org. 

May 1 — Charity Golf Tournament 

Shingle Creek Golf Club, 9939 Universal 

Blvd., Orlando, hosts the annual Charity Golf 

Tournament at Shingle Creek, including a day 

of golf, gourmet food, prizes, a live auction and 

more. Participants receive a $40 Shingle Creek 

return play coupon and have the opportunity to 

play with former NBA, NFL and MLB pros. Time: 

7:30 a.m. for registration, 8 a.m. for shotgun 

start. Cost: $150; $200 with a professional player, 

with proceeds benefiting The Jewish Pavilion’s 

Orlando Senior Help Desk. For more information, 

visit jewishpavilion.org. 

May 7 — Run For The Roses 

The West Orange Junior Service League presents 

its 12th annual Run for the Roses, sponsored by 

Gentle Touch Medi Spa & Wellness and including 

mint juleps, Kentucky-inspired cuisine, casino 

gaming, a live DJ, silent auction, live showing 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

of the 148th Kentucky Derby, a complimentary open 

bar, and Best Ladies Derby Hat and Best Dressed 

Man contests, at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 150 

N. Lakeshore Drive. Attendees must be 21-older. 

Time: 5-10:30 p.m. Cost: $150, with proceeds 

benefiting several charities in west Orange County. 

Sponsorships are available. For more information 

or to purchase tickets, visit bidpal.net/r4r2022 or 

www.wojsl.com. 

May 7 — Walk For Life 

Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave., Orlando, 

hosts Walk for Life, a family-friendly 1- or 2-mile 

walk/run that includes live music, children’s activities 

and a photo booth. Time: 8-9 a.m. for registration, 

9-10 a.m. for the walk. Proceeds benefit Choices 

Women’s Clinic. For more information or to register, 

visit walkforlifeorlando.com. 

May 14-15 — Black And White 

Weekend 

Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, 

Orlando, hosts the 12th annual Black and 

White Weekend, with numerous festivities that 

include networking and socializing, multiple 

entertainers, a pool gathering, silent auction, 

50/50 raffle, photo booth, discounts on food 

and beverages, and more. Time: Saturday at 


8:30 p.m.-Sunday at 2 a.m. Cost: $49 in advance; 

$75 at the door, with proceeds benefiting Base 

Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation. Sponsorships 

are available. For more information, visit 

blackandwhiteweekend.com. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Programs 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

April 30 — Art Scavenger Hunt 

Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the 

Downtown Art Scavenger Hunt to find clues 

throughout the businesses in historic downtown 

Winter Garden. Check in and pick up a scavenger 

hunt form from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the SOBO 

tent at the Winter Garden Farmers Market, 104 

S. Lakeview Ave. When done, return the form to 

the SOBO Art Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., by 2 

p.m. All answers must be correct to be eligible 

for the grand prize. For more information, visit 

downtownwg.com. 

May 14 — Teen Driver Challenge Car & 

Truck Show 

Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville 

Blvd., Kissimmee, hosts the Teen Driver Challenge 

Car & Truck Show, including a live DJ, driver 

instruction course, sheriff’s office vehicle displays, 

drug and street-racing seized vehicles, “seat belt 

convincer” demonstration, vehicle roll over simulator, 

K-9 demonstrations and more. Time: 4-8 

p.m. Admission is free for spectators. Show car 

entry fee is $20 VIP parking on Margaritaville 

Boulevard, $10 general admission to the show 

car parking lot. For more information, visit 

sunsetwalk.com. 

n Events/Performances 

April 23 — Autism Awareness Car & 

Truck Show 


Blvd., Kissimmee, hosts the Autism Awareness 

Car & Truck Show, including a 50/50 raffle 

and many other prize giveaways. All makes 

and models of cars are welcome. Time: 4 p.m. 

Cost: $30, VIP parking; $20, show car lot parking. 

Free admission for spectators, friends and 

family members. For more information, visit 

sunsetwalk.com. 

April 28-May 1 — The Great Gatsby 

Performances 

Orlando Ballet presents performances of The 

Great Gatsby with live music in the Walt Disney 

Theater of the Dr. Phillips Center of the Performing 

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Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Showtimes 

and ticket prices vary. For more information, visit 

orlandoballet.org. 

May 5 — Cinco De Mayo Street Party & 

Celebration 


Blvd., Kissimmee, hosts the Cinco de Mayo Street 

Party & Celebration, including a special tribute to 

Mana, Latin America’s No. 1-selling rock band; street 

performers; food and beverage specials; and more. 

Admission is free. This is an outdoor event, rain or 

shine. For more information, visit sunsetwalk.com. 

May 13 & 14 — Stars Of Tomorrow 

Performances 

Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N. Lake 

Formosa Drive, Orlando, hosts Stars of Tomorrow 

performances by Orlando Ballet School’s upperlevel 

students, including OB’s Second Company 

and trainees. Performances showcase both classical 

and contemporary dance. Time: Friday at 7:30 p.m. 

and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost: $35. 

For more information, call 407-426-1733 or visit 

www.harriettsorlandoballetcentre.com. 

n Miscellaneous 

April 28 & May 26 — MetroWest Food 

Truck Connections 

MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, 

Orlando, hosts MetroWest Food Truck Connections, 

including food, fun and music. Social-distancing 

guidelines are observed. Time: fourth Thursday of 

every month from 5:30-9 p.m. For more information, 

visit www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

May 8 — Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet 

Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, 

offers a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet, including 

more than 60 dishes and unlimited Champagne 

and mimosas. Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: 

$54.95, adults; $21.95, children 4-12; free for 

children 3-younger. Prices do not include taxes 

and service charges. For more information or to 

make a reservation, call 407-996-3969 or visit 

rosencentre.com/mothersday. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Ongoing — Members Wanted 

The West Orange Women seeks women of all 

ages to join its group for fun, friendship and philanthropy. 

Annual dues are $20. For more information, 

call Mary Borgan, 407-929-3030; or visit 

www.westorangewomen.com. 

April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 — 

Virtual Toastmasters Meetings 

Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754 

holds Zoom meetings. Attendees learn to develop 

their oral communication and leadership skills in 

a supportive and positive learning environment. 

Time: Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information 

or to request online Zoom meeting details, 

visit www.4662754.toastmastersclubs.org and 

click “Contact Us.” 

April 27, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 — Virtual 

Toastmasters Meetings 

The Turnpike Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings. 

Time: Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. For more 

information or to register for a virtual meeting, visit 

2362.toastmastersclubs.org and click “Contact Us” 

at least one day before the event. 

April 28, May 5, 12, 19 & 26 — Virtual 

Toastmasters Meetings 

The Vista Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings. 

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

email vistatoastmasters.zoom@gmail.com or 

visit www.vistatoastmasters.org. 

April 28, May 12 & 26 — Thursday 

Networking Group Meetings 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday 

Networking Group meets at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA 

Family Center, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando. 

Time: second and fourth Thursday of each month 

from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For more information, email Jim 

Zeitschel, jim.zeitschel@primelending.com. 

n Volunteer Opportunities 

Ongoing — Virtual Volunteers Needed 

RSVP seeks volunteers to help make masks for 

Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care. For more 

information or if interested, call Tyler VanBuren, 630- 

335-3084; or email tvanburen@vcifl.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Foster Grandparent Program seeks limitedincome 

volunteers 55-older to join in helping 

children in schools all around Central Florida. 

For more information, call 407-298-4180 or visit 

volunteersforcommunityimpact.org/wp-content/ 

uploads/2020/01/FGP-Info-Flyer-1-13-20.pdf. 

Ongoing — Pet Foster Homes Needed 

As part of its Pet Peace of Mind program, 

Cornerstone Hospice seeks foster homes for pets 

left behind after their owners pass away. For more 

information or to receive an application to foster, 

email ppom@cshospice.org. For more information 

about hospice volunteer opportunities, call Sharon 

Smith, 404-290-1583; or email ssmith@vcifl.org. 

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 — Volunteer Veterans Needed 

Cornerstone Hospice seeks volunteers who are veterans 

of America’s armed forces to honor patients 

who are veterans by visiting them in their homes, 

a facility or a hospital. Cornerstone Hospice is a 

four-star level member of the We Honor Veterans 

program, a national initiative to provide veterans 

in hospice care with specialized services. All volunteers 

must participate in mandatory training that 

includes an overview of what is hospice care and 

how volunteers play an important role in caring for 

patients. For more information, call Olivia Davidson, 

407-206-5060; or email odavidso@cshospice.org. 


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- 

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