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SOUTHWEST SPORTS ........................................................................ 4
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT ........................................................................... 5
Making History
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................... 6
SOUTHWEST SOCIAL SEEN.................................................................8
West Orange Chamber of Commerce's 50th Anniversary
SOUTHWEST STAYCATIONS................................................................9
LIVING WELL ................................................................................... 13
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
Managing and Minimizing Stress
Behavioral Tips for Older Adults
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 18
SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 18
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More than 350 human walkers and
their furry companions showed their
support of Harbor House of Central
Florida at the 11th annual Paws for
Peace Walk. Many displayed their
artistic side by dressing for this year’s
theme, “The Art of Barking and
Meowing.” Harbor House raised
more than $80,000 to keep pets and
their people safe from abuse.
Everyone in attendance enjoyed
the walk and visiting with vendors,
but the dogs had even more fun.
They got to bob for tennis balls, go
on a scavenger hunt, and chase a
dog lure then cool off with homemade
Chilly Paws Frozen Treats and
custom doggie cocktails at the Bow
Wow Bar.
Harbor House thanks all of its volunteers
who made this event possible,
especially co-chairs Donatella and
Ted Maines of Ted Maines Interiors,
as well as the planning committee for
their hard work. Much appreciation
to all of the “spokespets” and their
people who lent their voices (and faces)
to raising awareness of domestic
violence and keeping pets and owners
together.
Orlando Area Rowing
Society’s boys and girls teams each
placed third in the 2022 Florida
State Rowing Scholastic Rowing
Association Sweep Championship.
Out of 38 teams, OARS also secured
third place in team overall points.
For more information, visit www.
oarsrowing.com.
SOUTHWEST SPORTS
compiled by Lauren Salinero
Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista past President and Area 3 Gov. Greg Gorski
(center) congratulates the winning foursome of the 2022 Charity Golf Challenge — (l. to r.)
Dean Pallotta, Jon Roudabush, Eddie Delvecchio and Gene Pallotta.
The Rotary Club of Lake
Buena Vista Foundation held its
2022 Charity Golf Challenge at
Celebration Golf Club. More than
120 golfers and 25 volunteers participated
in a day of fun, fellowship and
funding. The morning began with hot
Krispy Kreme doughnuts and other
breakfast items, followed by Chickfil-A
sandwiches on the course, and
a hot Italian meal at the clubhouse
once the golf rounds ended. There
were contests; a raffle; and more
than 80 silent auction items, including
a week’s stay in Las Vegas, to bid on.
This year’s winning foursome
was Team Roudabush, consisting
of Eddie Delvecchio, Dean
Pallotta, Gene Pallotta and
Jon Roudabush, who will hold
the trophy for a year. The golf challenge
was made possible by its
generous co-sponsors, major donors,
registered golfers, Rotarians
and Celebration Golf Club leadership.
This year’s record participation
and contributions raised more than
$28,000.
Hundreds of participants composing
dozens of teams ran, skipped,
jogged and strolled their way
Orlando Area Rowing Society boys and girls teams have an impressive showing at the 2022 Florida State Rowing Scholastic Rowing
Association Sweep Championship.
through the inaugural School
Spirit Run, powered by Delta
Dental, at SeaWorld Orlando. The
3-mile course gave participants the
opportunity to enjoy the sights and
sounds of everything SeaWorld has
to offer. There were even surprise
guests and lots of entertainment
along the way.
Participants received race T-shirts
and fun-themed finisher medals in
addition to discounted admission to
the park for the day. Proceeds benefited
the Foundation for Orange
County Public Schools.
For more information, visit www.
foundationforocps.org.
The 2022 Special Olympics
USA Games, held at Exploria
Stadium, kicked off with an opening
ceremony that included a live performance
from Grammy award-winning
artist Sara Bareilles, a parade of
5,500 athletes and coaches from all
50 states and the Caribbean, and
the lighting of the custom-made cauldron
by the Special Olympics Flame
of Hope. The weeklong USA Games,
which are hosted every four years,
showcased 19 Olympic-style team
and individual sports and 30 events.
The day prior to the start of the
games, the running of the Flame of
Hope, flanked by 60 special-needs
athletes, took place at the annual
Make ‘m Smile party. Celebrating
the 20th anniversary of Nathaniel’s
Hope, the 2022 party was held
around downtown Orlando’s Lake
Eola Park and included live stage
performances by special-needs kids
and local personalities, special promotions
for VIP kids and their families,
free admission to The Crayola
Experience for VIPs, and more. For
more information about Nathaniel’s
Hope, visit www.nathanielshope.org
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SPORTS SPOTLIGHT
Making History
TFA’s Ladies Softball Team Wins First State Championship
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The Lady
Royals varsity
softball team
wins the state
championship.
The First Academy 2021-
22 Royals varsity softball team
capped off a 23-6 season by
winning the Florida High School
Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class
2A State Championship, defeating
Jacksonville’s University Christian 8-2
at Legends Way Softball Complex in
Clermont.
In her sixth season as Royals head
coach, Kaley Gangelhoff led the
team to the title game, defeating
Evangelical Christian 3-0. Hannah
Harper, a Class of 2022 left-handed
pitcher, played all seven innings
in the championship series game and
finished the championship with a line
of 7IP, 5K’s 3BB and 8H. She subsequently
was named the 2022 FACA
2A District 11 Player of the Year.
Camille Mackedon, also part of
the Class of 2022, and rising junior
Alexis Zerquera led the Royals
from the plate as each player went
2-for-4 with 3 RBI’s, including a threerun
home run from Zerquera in the
bottom of the fifth inning, the first in
her varsity career.
The championship win was the
team’s first state title in school history.
Along the path to its 23-6 season,
TFA defeated Orlando Christian
Preparatory School 4-0 for the Class
2A District 7 Championship and
Mount Dora Christian Academy
4-0 for the Class 2A Region 2
Championship.
The Royals graduated two seniors
this season, including Harper, who
will go on to pitch at the University
of West Florida, and shortstop
Mackedon, who had the game-winning
catch in the title game. Both girls
made the FACA all-state team along
with 2021-22 junior second baseman
Mollie Duling, 2021-22 sophomore
catcher Molly Sheridan,
and first baseman Zerquera. Harper,
Mackedon, Duling, Sheridan and
2021-22 sophomore flex player
Grace Grant were also named to
the FACA all-academic team.
The Softball State Championship is
not the only gold the Royals earned
this year. Earlier this spring, Class of
2022 senior Will Richards took
home the FHSAA state title in track
and field for the boys long jump
with a jump of 6.92 meters (22 feet,
8.5 inches). The softball title win
also comes exactly one year after
the Royals baseball team captured
the Class 3A state championship in
2021.
The entire TFA family extends its
congratulations to the Lady Royals
for its hard work both on and off the
field! ª
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n Bay Hill
Richard West of Bay Hill serves as
faculty at the National Family Law Trial
Institute for one week.
Bay Hill resident Richard West
recently served as faculty of the
National Family Law Trial Institute,
the preeminent litigation skills course
dedicated exclusively to family law.
A past president of the Florida chapter
of the American Academy of
Matrimonial Lawyers, Richard also
participated in judging a mock trial
presented by the students.
n Windermere
Eduarda Giusti of Windermere,
along with five other group members,
participated in Georgia Southwestern
State University’s fourth
annual Undergraduate Research
Symposium with her poster presentation,
“Fall Prevention — What
Factors Predict a Hospital’s Success
in Preventing Patient Falls.” The event
included student research about a
variety of topics such as politics and
national policy, water quality, psychology
and issues in nursing. More
than 40 students participated in the
symposium: nine presented their research
in an oral presentation, 32
displayed their work on posters, and
two served as moderators for the
oral presentations.
IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD
n Winter Garden
Keshara Cowans of Winter Garden
is elected as one of Orange County Bar
Association’s first all-female set of officers.
For the first time in the Orange
County Bar Association’s 89-year
history, four female officers were
elected to serve for the June 2022–
May 2023 term through unopposed
nomination. Among them, Keshara
Cowans of Winter Garden will
serve as secretary. Keshara is staff
attorney for the Office of Legal
Services for Orange County Public
Schools. Her primary practice areas
include employment discrimination
and Title IX compliance. She also
serves as the legal adviser for the
OCPS district police. Keshara received
her Juris Doctor degree from
Florida State University.
n Et Al
compiled by Lauren Salinero
West Orange Chamber of
Commerce ambassadors celebrated
the 10-year anniversary of
Charles Schwab in Windermere.
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. For more information about the
services offered at Charles Schwab,
visit www.schwab.com/windermere.
Kudos to the following Southwestarea
residents on their recent
graduations:
• Kimberly Breton of Winter
Garden graduated from the
University of the Cumberlands with
a Master of Arts in clinical mental
health counseling.
• College of the Holy Cross
Southwest-area graduates included
Finley Cassidy of Windermere
and Johnna Shamley of
MetroWest, who graduated cum
laude.
• Julianna Coipel of Winter
Garden graduated with a Master
of Arts in special education from
Sam Houston State University.
• Deshaye Davis of Ocoee
graduated from Troy University.
• Ruby Dennemeyer of
Winter Garden graduated from
Washburn University with a Juris
Doctor in law.
(L. to r.) West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors Jo Barsh, Michael LaPorte and Cyndi Gustafson; Charles Schwab
office manager Wendy Wytiaz; Schwab financial consultants Marina Troyan, Stephen Wytiaz and Drew Hoppen; Schwab branch
leader Michael Wytiaz; and WOCC ambassadors Bruce Young, Joan Bailey and Tom Rutherford celebrate Schwab’s Windermere
office’s 10-year anniversary.

• The University of Alabama
graduates included Winter
Garden residents Tory Elliott,
Bachelor of Arts in communication
and information sciences; Anna
Gay, Bachelor of Science in human
environmental sciences; Raconda
Hibbard, Master of Science in nursing;
Southwest Orlando residents
Meagan Kim, Master of Science;
Jacqueline Mitchell, Bachelor
of Science in human environmental
sciences; Windermere residents
Nathan Kohl, Bachelor of Science
in commerce and business administration;
Maddison Loos, Master
of Arts; Ocoee resident Lauren
Townsend, Bachelor of Science
in commerce and business administration;
and MetroWest resident
Sarah White, Bachelor of Science
in nursing.
• Caleb Enright of Winter
Garden graduated from Berry
College with a Bachelor of Science
in creative technologies.
• Eduarda Giusti of
Windermere graduated summa
cum laude from Georgia
Southwestern State University with a
Bachelor of Science in nursing.
• Windermere resident Jessica
Goldner graduated magna cum
laude from the University of Vermont
with a Bachelor of Science in animal
sciences.
• Winter Garden residents
Nicholas Gore and Aaron
Stephenson graduated from Bob
Jones University with a Bachelor of
Science in ministry and leadership
and an Associate of Science in media
technology, respectively.
• Anna Grinnals of Windermere
graduated from James
Madison University with a bachelor’s
degree in communication studies.
• Windermere resident Anne
Hastings graduated from the
University of Mount Union.
• Campbellsville University graduates
included Dipten Patel of
Winter Garden and Vikram
Lohit Tutupalli of Dr. Phillips.
• Winter Garden resident
Catherine Miller graduated
cum laude from DeSales University
with a Bachelor of Arts in political
science.
• University of Mississippi graduates
included Andrea Nieto of
Windermere, Master of Science
in integrated marketing communication;
Amanda Nikhazy of
Windermere, Master of Arts in
journalism; and Oscar Thomas
of Southwest Orlando, Bachelor of
Science in exercise science.
• Sebastian Oetterer of
MetroWest graduated from Saint
Michael’s College with a Bachelor
of Arts in political science.
• Yazmin Rosario of Gotha
graduated from Hinds Community
College.
• Kimberly Tracchio of
Winter Garden graduated from
the University of Scranton with a
Bachelor of Science in accounting.
• Celebration resident Jenna
Weber graduated from Atlantic
Cape Community College with an
Associate in Applied Science in hospitality
management.
Omicron Delta Kappa, the
National Leadership Honor Society,
recently welcomed 1,971 new initiates
from 78 universities. Students
initiated into the society must be
sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate/professional
students in the
top 35% of their class; demonstrate
leadership experience in at least one
of the five pillars; and embrace the
ODK ideals. Fewer than 5% of students
on a campus are invited to join
each year. Among those initiated this
year were University of South Florida
students Madison Arsenault
and Danielle Colon-Carreras
of Winter Garden, Samford
University student Neal Harris of
Windermere, and University of
Miami student Priyanka Khushal
of Southwest Orlando.
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. In Your
Neighborhood news is welcome and may be
mailed to P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786;
or emailed to Lauren@kearneypublishing.com.
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Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips President Terry Taggart (left) awards Nancy Asche
(center) a Star Award and Rotarian of the month. They are joined by Lori McCord,
membership chair.
Lori McCord (left), Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips membership chair, and Terry
Taggart (second from left), club president, congratulate new members (l. to r.) Steve
Ferguson, Kathy McCord and Heather Mosier. ª
Nurse Practitioners:
Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC
Irene Gan, PMHNP
Raykha Crag-Chaderton, PMHNP-BC
Rachael Pittala, ARPN-BC
Therapists:
Michael Kellogg, LMHC, ATR-BC
Randie Morillo, LCSW, ACSW
Amy Singleton, LMHC
Brooke Parker, LMHC
Cristal Daniel, LMHC
Rachael Pittala
Esther Pelissier

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Southwest Social
SEEN
West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated
its 50th anniversary during a Business After Hours.
Festivities included food, drinks and lots of fun. The
event was attended by chamber and board members
as well as community members and leaders.
▲ (L. to r.) Empire Finish System’s Iliana Jones, West
Orange Chamber of Commerce Board President
J.T. McWalters of the Orlando Magic, Hardee’s Tim
Haberkamp and Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark.
▲ (L. to r.) Vitality Bowls’ Harold Gattereau, West Orange Chamber of
Commerce Board President J.T. McWalters of the Orlando Magic, WOCC
President/CEO Stina D’Uva, Pammie’s Sammies’ Pam Thomas, Orange
County School Board member Pamela Gould, Universal Orlando’s John
McReynolds, and past WOCC Board Chairman Russ Salerno.
▲ (L. to r.) Friends of Lake Apopka’s Joe Dunn,
Foundation for a Healthier West Orange’s Tracy
Swanson, Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital’s
Brian Wetzel, and Vitality Bowls’ Harold Gattereau.
▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce member
Julie Young (left) of Edward Jones — Bruce Young and
past Board Chair Debbie Clements of Go Travel Inc.
▲ West Orange Chamber of
Commerce members (l. to r.) Vitality
Bowls’ Harold Gattereau, Ocoee
Mayor Rusty Johnson, Marilyn
Johnson and past WOCC Board
Chairman Russ Salerno.
▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce
members (l. to r.) Computer Business
Consultants’ Haaris Khan, Prime Lending’s
Jim Zeitschel, and Jacqueline Neal.
▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce
members Connor Kelley, D.C., (left) of Greater
Orlando Chiropractic and Wellness and Shelley
Bradford of Matthew’s Hope Ministries.
▲ West Orange Chamber of
Commerce members (l. to r.) Chelsea
Emery and Cheyenne of Dog Training
Elite and David Manchon of the
Epilepsy Association of Central Florida.
▲ (L. to r.) Orange County School Board member
Pamela Gould, State Farm’s Jo Barsh, University
of Central Florida’s Kim Hardy, Reed Nissan’s Paul
McNamara, Valley Bank’s Lynetta Tipton Steed,
and (front) Universal Orlando’s John McReynolds.
▲ West Orange Chamber of Commerce members
(l. to r.) Alison Kerestes of Kerestes Law Firm, Thomas
Sheldon of Any Lab Test Now, and David Tran, D.C.,
of Tran Chiropractic.
Photos courtesy of Cannonfire Photography

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Living Well
Southwest OrlanDo
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Managing and
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It may not be widely known that
women face unique risk factors for
stroke throughout their lifetimes.
Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia
and chronic stress can increase the
risk for high blood pressure, a leading
cause of stroke.
Cardiovascular disease, including
stroke, is the leading cause of
death among women, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and 1 in 5 women will
have a stroke. However, a large majority
of strokes can be prevented.
Caring for yourself by understanding
your risk factors can help reduce
your risk for stroke and provide a
better quality of life. Start managing
your stroke risk with these tips from
the American Stroke Association,
a division of the American Heart
Association:
Monitor Your Blood Pressure
The first step you can take in reducing
your risk for stroke is knowing
your blood pressure and keeping it
in a healthy range. High blood pressure
is the No. 1 preventable cause
of stroke, according to the American
Heart Association.
The best way to know your blood
pressure is to have it measured at
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What Women Need to
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Speak with your doctor about keeping your blood pressure in a healthy range to prevent
stroke.
least once per year by a health care
professional and regularly monitor
it at home then discuss the numbers
with a doctor. For most people, a
normal blood pressure should be
120/80 mm HG or less.
In addition to properly monitoring
blood pressure, maintaining a
healthy weight, being physically active,
eating healthfully and reducing
or eliminating alcohol and tobacco
usage can help control blood pressure.
If you do develop high blood
pressure, work with a health care
professional on a plan to help
manage it.
Plan for Pregnancy
In the United States, high blood
pressure during pregnancy is becoming
more common; and medical
conditions, including preeclampsia,
gestational diabetes and blood clots
during pregnancy, all increase stroke
risk during and immediately following
a pregnancy
Managing conditions like high
blood pressure before getting pregnant
helps keep you and your baby
healthy during pregnancy and beyond.
In addition, your health during
and immediately after a pregnancy
can shape the lifelong health of you
and your child. If you’re planning to
become pregnant or are currently
pregnant, it’s important to regularly
monitor your blood pressure.
Take Care of Your Mental Health
Some stress is unavoidable,
but constant stress is not healthy.
Chronic or constant stress may lead
to high blood pressure and other
unhealthy behavior choices, which
can increase the risk for stroke.
Based on findings in the Stress
in America 2020 survey conducted
by the American Psychological
Association, the top sources of
stress are money, work, family responsibilities
and health concerns.
Managing your stress and blood
pressure can improve your overall
health and well-being. Reclaim control
of your schedule and build in
time to invest in your health. Find 10
minutes every day to do something
for you, like listening to music, meditating
or going for a walk.
Learn the Warning Signs
A stroke can happen to anyone
at any point in life. Immediate treatment
may help minimize the longterm
effects of a stroke and even
prevent death. Learn how to spot a
stroke F.A.S.T:
• Face drooping. Does one side
of the face droop or is it numb? Ask
the person to smile. Is the person’s
smile uneven?
• Arm weakness. Is one arm
weak or numb? Ask the person to
raise both arms. Does one arm drift
downward?
• Speech difficulty. Is speech
slurred? Is the person unable to
speak or hard to understand? Ask
the person to repeat a simple sentence
like, “The sky is blue.”
• Time to call 911. If someone
shows any of these symptoms, even
if the symptoms go away, call 911
and get to a hospital immediately.
Check the time, so you’ll know when
the first symptoms appeared.
Talk to your doctor about ways to
improve your well-being and help
prevent stroke. Find more wellness
tips at stroke.org.
Source: American Stroke Association
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Managing and Minimizing Stress
Regular exercise, like taking a yoga class, helps reduce occasional stress.
Americans experience varying
levels of stress for a wide variety of
reasons, and many struggle to find
healthy ways to manage. Minimizing
occasional stress is important as it
can affect overall health and wellbeing.
Stress can feel overwhelming
at times, but setting aside time to
unwind each day to focus on your
physical and mental health can help
you manage those feelings. To better
manage occasional feelings of
stress, consider incorporating the following
into your daily routine:
• Prioritize exercise. Research has
found that exercise in any form can
help reduce occasional stress and
provide a natural distraction from
other thoughts and worries. Taking
30 minutes a day to focus on movement,
whether going for a walk,
taking a yoga class, or practicing
high-intensity training, can support
moods and help manage stress. Just
don’t forget to hydrate!
• Safeguard sleep. Sleep is important
for your overall well-being. A
survey conducted by the American
Psychological Association found that
many adults report their stress increases
when the length and quality
of sleep decreases. To help you fall
asleep and stay asleep, try limiting
or turning off distracting devices like
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Dr. Hussain is a Mayo Clinic-trained and double
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Regenerative Medicine with the latest technology in
high-quality Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and
image-guided injections for painful conditions such
as arthritis, chronic injuries, as well as hair
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Dr. Hussain has more than 15 years of experience
in evaluation and non-opioid treatment of painful
disorders with joint and spinal injections, under
X-ray and ultrasound guidance; Botox® injections
for Migraines and other conditions; as well as
performing specialized tests for muscle and nerve
problems (electrodiagnostic studies).
Dr. Hussain is fluent in Spanish.
You should seek a consultation if you have a
condition that causes pain and limits your function
or if you had a recent injury or motor vehicle
accident, even if you are feeling fine. You have 14
days to get medical attention after a motor vehicle
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the TV, computer or cellphone before
bed and getting into bed earlier
to encourage achieving a full eight
hours of rest. With these changes,
the quality of sleep should improve,
leaving you feeling happier, more
refreshed and better able to accomplish
tasks on your to-do list.
• Appease stress with passion.
A study published in The Annals
of Behavioral Medicine found that
finding a passion to pursue not only
reduces stress levels but also contributes
to greater happiness overall.
Finding passion in a hobby or activity
you love is a form of self-care
and can make life feel a little less
heavy. Setting aside time each day
to focus on projects like decorating,
painting, joining a book club,
or whatever inspires you can offer a
sense of excitement and something
to look forward to. It can even be
an opportunity to reset your overall
outlook and mood. Acting on something
you are truly passionate about
is sure to keep stress levels at bay, so
don’t hesitate to start a new project
today.
• Wellness support with botanicals.
According to a poll by the
American Psychological Association,
more than one-half of Americans
experience feelings of stress during
their days. Managing stress
is important to our overall health
and immune system, so choosing
products that support both of those
aspects of wellness is equally important.
With a dietary supplement like
Emergen-C Ashwagandha, you can
reduce occasional feelings of stress
and support your immune system.
For more information, visit www.
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Focusing on how we can reduce
occasional stress and finding ways
to manage it on an ongoing basis
offers a variety of wellness benefits.
Simple everyday changes such as
being active, getting a good night’s
sleep, actively participating in passion
projects, and incorporating a
daily supplement that supports the
immune system are habits that can
all add up to support well-being.

Older adults experiencing a behavioral
health issue such as anxiety
or depression may be embarrassed
and think they simply need to “pull
themselves up by their bootstraps,”
but helping them seek help can empower
them to live their best lives,
according to experts.
Behavioral Tips for Older Adults
Dealing with a behavioral health
issue? These self-care tips can help:
• Find a provider. “Cognitive disorders
such as dementia and mood
disorders often look the same,”
nap throughout the day can disrupt
healthy sleep cycles and limit rapid
eye movement (REM) sleep, potentially
contributing to behavioral
health issues.
• Exercise. Even moderate exercise
can improve mental and physical
health. The Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans describes
benefits such as improvements in
brain health, better cognitive function,
and reduced risk of anxiety
and mood disorders. People who
exercise also tend to sleep better.
Having trouble getting started?
Some Medicare Advantage plans
include a fitness benefit, which can
pay for a gym membership or provide
at-home fitness tools.
• Head outside. Being outside has
numerous benefits, including vitamin
D absorption needed for cognitive
health. Additionally, research has
shown that chemicals released from
trees can stimulate brain functions.
Don’t forget the sunscreen though,
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as skin cancer is most common in
people older than 65.
• Buddy up. Papa, available
through some Cigna Medicare
Advantage plans, connects older
adults and their families with Papa
Pals for companionship and support.
Papa Pals can provide transportation,
help with everyday tasks
— or simply be a friend, doing activities
like watching movies or playing
games.
• Parent a pet. Caring for pets
generates positive emotions and
can reduce anxiety. Just petting a
dog has been shown to lower levels
of the stress hormone cortisol, and
pets provide a bond that can elevate
two feel-good brain chemicals
— oxytocin and dopamine. Dogs
also encourage people to exercise
outdoors.
“Behavioral health issues can be
complex and confusing to navigate,
but taking positive actions can be
empowering,” Dr. Evans-Mitchell
said. “It’s never too late to make a
new start.”
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Owning a pet can reduce stress and increase oxytocin and dopamine in the brain.
“Everyone is different, but there
are tools for better health, including
therapy, medication and self-care,”
said Dr. Lindsay Evans-Mitchell,
medical director of behavioral
health for Cigna Medicare
Advantage.
Behavioral health disorders affect
1 in 5 adults older than age 55.
Older men have the highest suicide
rate of any age group or gender.
Among men who are 75-older, the
suicide rate is 40.2 per 100,000 —
almost triple the overall rate.
The most common behavioral
health disorder in older adults is
dementia, and its incidence is growing
as the baby boomer generation
ages. Experts project that more than
9 million Americans age 65-older
will have dementia by 2030. An xiety
disorders and mood disorders are
also common among older people.
Dr. Evans-Mitchell said. “Only a
trained professional can make an
accurate diagnosis.”
For help finding a provider, reach
out to your primary care physician
or health plan such as Medicare or
Medicare Advantage. Also consider
virtual therapy. It’s easy to schedule
and offers the convenience of seeing
a therapist without leaving home.
• Nurture yourself. Good nutrition
feeds the body and mind. If you have
questions about nutrition for older
adults, consult your physician or a
registered dietitian. Additionally,
drink water throughout the day.
“Dehydration can worsen cognitive
issues,” Dr. Evans-Mitchell said.
• Sleep well. Like all adults, older
people need seven to nine hours of
sleep nightly. Dr. Evans-Mitchell noted
that older people’s tendency to
go to bed early, wake up early and
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n Charity/Fundraiser
Ongoing — Donations Needed
Harbor House of Central Florida seeks the following donations
to ensure that children living in the emergency shelter
or attending Camp Hope Florida have a good summer: twin
sheet sets (new), twin mattress covers, new pillows, new
towels, sunscreen (SPF 50), water shoes (kid sizes 5-10),
lice kits, hair nets, s’mores supplies, ice pops (unfrozen),
duffle bags or small suitcases, first aid kits, flashlights with
batteries, bug bite cream, juice boxes and pouches, body
wash, individually packaged kid snacks (sweet and salty),
aloe vera, gloves, shampoo and conditioner, lanyards, bug
spray, Lysol wipes and combs. Drop off donations at 708 E.
Colonial Drive, Suite 202, Orlando. Time: Monday-Friday
from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit 407-605-
3718 or email jmccartnery@harborhousefl.com.
n Events/Performances
Through July 31 — Leaf Scavenger
Hunts
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando,
hosts leaf scavenger hunts for all ages, during which participants
find 20 distinct leaves placed in different areas of
the garden. Children may dress in their favorite explorer or
detective costumes, and maps are given out to help with
the hunt. Cost: $15, adults; $10, children 4-17. For more
information, call 407-246-2620 or visit leugardens.org.
July & August — Live Performances
House of Blues Orlando, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake
Buena Vista, hosts several live performances on select
dates in July and August. Events include Absolute Queen,
Blackberry Smoke, In the End Tribute to Linkin Park, Sleeping
With Sirens, Dance Gavin Dance, The Molly Ringwalds,
Army Rave, Departure Tribute to Journey, and others. Times
and ticket prices vary. For more information, call 407-934-
2583 or visit www.houseofblues.com/orlando.
July 28 — 2022 Hob Nob & Straw Poll
West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Hob Nob &
Straw Poll takes place at Ocoee Lakeshore Event Center,
125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. All tickets include dinner,
two drink tickets and a vote in the straw poll. Time:
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5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $36. One dollar from each ticket sold is
donated to the West Orange Foundation. All reservations
and cancellations must be made by July 22. No-shows
are charged. For more information, visit wochamber.com/
event/hob-nob-straw-poll.
July 29 — 2022 Political Hob Nob
Dezerland Park Orlando, 5250 International Drive,
Orlando, hosts the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of
Metro Orlando’s 2022 Political Hob Nob. Time: 5-8 p.m.
Sponsorships are available. For more information, visit
hispanicvotecfl.com/about-political-hob-nob.
n Miscellaneous
July 28 & Aug. 25 — 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: the fourth Thursday of every month from 5:30-9 p.m.
For more information, visit www.metrowestcommunity.com.
n Networking/Clubs
Ongoing — Members Wanted
The West Orange Women seeks females 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.
July 12, 19 & 26 — 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.toastmaster
sclubs.org and click “Contact Us.”
July 14, 21 & 28 — Virtual
Toastmasters Meetings
compiled by Lisa Sagers
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.vistatoast
masters.org.
n Support Groups
Ongoing — Hope For Hurting Parents
Support Group Meetings
The Parish Life Center at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125
S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts Hope for Hurting
Parents support group meetings for parents, grandparents,
aunts, uncles, etc., who have children of any age who struggle
with mental health issues, self-harm, eating disorders, substance
abuse, gender confusion, suicidal thoughts and more.
Time: first and third Monday of each month from 6-8 p.m.
For more information, email Beth Denhof, bethdenhof@msn.
com, or call her at 407-399-5872; or email Kelly Muscaro,
kkmuscaro@aol.com, or call her at 407-963-5277. For more
information, including resources and book recommendations,
visit www.hopeforhurtingparents.com.
July 12 & 26 — Mental Health Support
Group Meetings
Building C at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S.
Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and
family support group meetings for individuals affected by
mental illness. Individuals meet in Room C-206, and families
meet in the Founder’s Hall. The 90-minute meeting is peer-led
and helps participants connect with each other, learn from
each other’s experiences, share coping strategies and offer
each other encouragement and understanding. Time: the
second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For
more information, call 407-253-1900, email information@
namigo.org or visit www.namigo.org.
July 12 & Aug. 9 — Virtual 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.
July 19, Aug. 2 & 16 — Virtual Teen
Grief Support Group Meetings
The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual teen
grief support group meetings for teens 12-17 struggling with
the loss of a loved one or feeling anxious, upset or confused
because of the pandemic. Groups are free and open to the
public. Registration is required. Time: first and third Tuesday of
each month from 5-6 p.m. For more information or to register,
call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org.
Aug. 7 — GriefShare: Loss Of A Spouse/
Partner Zoom Program
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church hosts an online, onetime,
support program called GriefShare: Loss of a Spouse/
Partner. Anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse/partner,
no matter how long ago the loss occurred, is welcome to
participate. The program is free; however, registration is
required. Time: 2-4 p.m. To RSVP, visit st.lukes.org/grief
sharespouse. For more information, call 407-876-4991,
ext. 262; or email care@st.lukes.org.
Aug. 17 & Aug. 18 — GriefShare: Zoom
Support Group Meetings Begin
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s GriefShare Support
Group online meetings begin. The Zoom meetings are held
weekly for 14 weeks. Time: Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon
or Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. To register, visit st.lukes.
org/griefshare. For more information, call 407-876-4991,
ext. 262; or visit care@st.lukes.org.
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