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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

SCHOOL NEWS ............................................................................... 4 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ......................................................... 6 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................... 8 

Connecting Hearts Adoption Services 

2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ............................................................... 9 

LIVING WELL.....................................................................................13 

GMOs Explained 

Physical Therapists Can Help Manage Long COVID 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................. 16 

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formed to represent the best interests 

of West Orange County urges you to 

vote Early, By Mail or on 

Tuesday, November 8th. 

Our endorsed candidates 

for this Election: 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 18 

November 3, 2022 

Volume XXXVII, No. 1 

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n Panther Lake 

Elementary 

SCHOOL NEWS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

• Renee Green is assistant principal 

of Ocoee High. 

of the year. Also, Adair Edwards 

was recognized as the school’s volunteer 

of the month for September. 

Ms. Edwards specifically helps 

Cynthia Penney, media specialist, 

on a frequent basis, and the staff 

feels fortunate to have her at PLES. 

The First Academy will 

hold its annual Veterans Day 

Celebration on Nov. 10 at 10 

a.m. in the Worship Center at First 

Orlando, located at 3000 S. John 

Young Parkway. All veterans are 

Panther Lake Elementary Principal 

Christine Szymanski (center) 

congratulates Katie Schwartz (left) and 

Stephanie Xenias on being named as 

the school’s teacher of the year and support 

person of the year, respectively. 

Congratulations to Katie 

Schwartz for being named as 

Panther Lake Elementary’s teacher of 

the year and Stephanie Xenias 

for being named the support person 

Panther Lake Elementary Principal 

Christine Szymanski (left) congratulates 

Adair Edwards on being named as the 

September volunteer of the month. 

CREATE YOUR FUTURE 

International Baccalaureate Diploma & Certificate Program 

Collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School, and UNICEF 

100% College Acceptance & Enrollment Rate 

Differentiated Curriculum for PreK-3 to Grade 12 

Award winning Fine Arts programs 

Over 21 Athletic programs for Grade 6 - 12 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 

(407) 905-7737 info@windermereprep.com windermereprep.com 

Panther Lake Elementary physical education teacher Christie Jewell encourages students 

to participate in National Walk to School Day. 

n Et Al 

Orange County Public Schools 

officials announced administrative 

changes at the following Southwestarea 

schools: 

• Andrew Frohmberg is assistant 

principal of Ocoee Middle. 

invited to attend. The celebration 

features the Presentation of Colors 

by the U.S. Army Color Guard, patriotic 

music by a 100-voice lowerschool 

choir, and the middle- and 

upper-school chorus. There will 

also be special patriotic music by 

members of the Voices of Liberty 

and the middle- and upper-school 

band. Multimedia presentations 

will be shared to salute the nation’s 

heroes with special recognition of 

all veterans in attendance. Event 

speakers include the Wounded 

Warrior Club officers, retired Lt. 

Gen. Benjamin Mixon, retired 

Staff Sgt. Sal Giunta, and First 

Orlando senior pastor the Rev. 

David Uth. A special complimentary 

continental breakfast will be 

provided in Faith Hall for all veterans 

and their spouses prior to the 

celebration. For more information,

visit thefirstacademy.org/blog/ 

veterans-day. 

Representatives of the Florida 

Department of Education released 

student test scores for the third grade 

English language arts assessment 

for the 2021-22 year. Test scores in 

Orange County Public Schools outperformed 

the state average by a 

percentage point. Overall in OCPS, 

students scoring Level 3 or above 

decreased by 1 percentage point 

from 2018-19. The state average 

decreased by 5 percentage points 

from 2018-19. This information is 

partially used to determine student 

promotion and retention, and district 

and school-level accountability 

measures. This was the first time 

since 2018-19 that test scores were 

used by the state for accountability 

measures. 


officials rolled out the Sustainability 

Plan 2030. Its goal is to inspire 

action among students and staff 

members to improve the environment 

and make a positive social 

impact in the community while 

reducing costs to keep dollars in 

the classroom. The plan is to be 

used as a road map to navigate 

change throughout the next nine 

years. The development of OCPS 

Sustainability Plan 2030 ensures 

alignment with local municipalities’ 

sustainability goals, the U.S. 

Green Building Council’s whole 

school sustainability framework, 

and the United Nation’s 17 sustainable 

development goals. Input 

from more than 47,000 staff members, 

students, parents and community 

members helped to develop 

the plan for OCPS. A total of five 

sustainability targets were identified 

as priorities: waste reduction, 

water conservation, health and 

wellness, energy conservation and 

renewable energy, and transportation. 

To view the full plan, visit 

www.ocps.net/cms/one.aspx?port 

alId=54703&pageid=98615. 


Superintendent Maria Vazquez 

presented instructional makeup 

days because of days lost during 

Hurricane Ian. Instructional minutes 

already built into the student schedule 

throughout the year allowed for 

the remaining instructional minutes 

to be made up by having Oct. 28 

scheduled as a normal school day 

instead of a student holiday/teacher 

nonwork day and adding seven 

no-early dismissal Wednesdays between 

Nov. 2022 and May 2023. 

The no-early dismissal days are Nov. 

9, Dec. 7, Jan. 18, Feb 1., Feb. 15, 

March 22 and May 10. 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

Nov. 12 — Harvest Of Hope Garden 

Party 

Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, 

Ocoee, hosts Matthew’s Hope’s Harvest of Hope Garden 

Party, including a silent auction, raffles and surprise entertainment. 

Time: 5:45-9:15 p.m. Cost: Tables of eight are 

available starting at $600. Co-sponsorships are available. 

For more information or to RSVP, call 407-905-9500 or 

visit www.matthewshopeministries.org/garden-party. 

Nov. 12 — Autism Speaks Walk 

Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte 

Springs, hosts the Central Florida Autism Speaks Walk. For 

more information, visit autismspeaks.org/walk. 

Nov. 12 — Golfing Fore Autism 

Kissimmee Bay Golf Club, 2801 Kissimmee Bay 

Blvd., Kissimmee, hosts the 18th annual Golfing Fore 

Autism Charity Tournament co-presented by the Autism 

& Related Disabilities Gym Program Inc. and the Jim 

Beech Recreation Center. Time: 7:30 a.m. for registration 

(includes a complimentary bloody mary), 8:30 a.m. 

for tee time. Cost: $110 to play in the tournament, which 

includes beer, soda, cigars, lunch, bar on the course, 

and two contests; $25 for lunch only; and $25 for a 

super ticket that includes Mulligan’s, free mixed drinks 

from a beverage tent, and raffle tickets. Checks should 

be made payable to Autism & Related Disabilities Gym 

Program Inc., Jo-Anne Houwers, 1054 Orange Wharf 

Court, Winter Garden, FL 34787. For more information, 

call 407-234-7456, email joanne@autismgym.org or visit 

www.autismgym.org. 

Nov. 13 — A Taste Of Dr. Phillips 

Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips 

Foundation, the 15th annual Taste of Dr. Phillips takes 

place outdoors at Dellagio Orlando, 7940 Via Dellagio 

Way. Festivities include a silent auction and an afternoon 

of sampling fine dining, wine and beer. Time: 1-4 p.m. 

Cost: $75. Sponsorships are available. For more information, 

visit www.atasteofdrphillips.com. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Programs 

Ongoing — In-Person Storytimes 

Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 

hosts the following in-person storytimes for children: 

Storybook Fun for preschoolers is Fridays at 10:15 a.m., 

Toddler Time is Fridays at 10:45 a.m., and Tiny Tales for 

babies up to 18 months is Fridays at 11:15 a.m. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323 or visit www.ocls.info. 

n Classes/Programs 

Ongoing — Knitting/Crocheting Classes 

The Special Events Dining Room of Building C at St. Luke’s 

United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland 

31st annual holiday 

short-story contest. 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

Winners will be published in 

the Dec. 15 issue. Email 

original short stories (max: 600 

words) with the author's 

name, age, neighborhood and 

phone number to: 

Lauren@kearneypublishing.com 

Road, Orlando, hosts Hearts to Hands’ free knitting/crocheting 

classes. Yarn is provided, and all ages and skill 

levels are welcome. Time: Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. 

For more information, call 407-876-4991, ext. 262; email 

care@st.lukes.org; or visit www.st.lukes.org/heartstohands. 

Through December 31 — Virtual Fitness 

Classes 

AARP Florida sponsors virtual weekly group fitness classes, 

including two types of yoga with QWellness and low-tomoderate 

dance aerobics with Firebush. The classes are 

free to the public, and times vary. For more information 

or to register, visit states.aarp.org/florida/join-us-for-freeweekly-group-fitness-classes. 

n Events/Performances 

Nov. 5 — Music Among The Lakes 

Windermere Wine & Dine presents Music Among the Lakes, 

including free performances by the Florida Symphony 

Youth Orchestra and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, 

on the grounds of Windermere Town Hall. Attendees are 

encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets. 

Time: Grounds open at 4 p.m., and the opening program 

by FSYO takes place from 5:15-6 p.m. followed by a short 

break. OPO performs from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pre-ordering 

of picnic baskets and beverages is available. For more 

information, visit windermerewineanddine.com/events. 

Nov. 10 — This Is My Song: A Veterans 

Day Program 

The Sanctuary at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 

S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, presents This Is My 

Song: A Veterans Day Program, including live patriotic 

music and readings to honor those who have served the 

U.S. in the armed forces. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission 

is free; however, an offering will be collected to benefit 

Soldiers’ Angels. For more information or to RSVP, call 

407-876-4991 or visit www.st.lukes.org/veterans. 

Nov. 11 & 12— Food & Wine Classic 

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin, 1500 Epcot Resorts 

Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, hosts the Food & Wine Classic, an 

outdoor dining event that includes educational food and 

beverage seminars, a festive outdoor setting, culinary selections 

from the resort’s award-winning restaurants, beverage 

samplings from around the world, themed areas and live 

musical entertainment. Time: 5:30-9 p.m. Cost: $165. Room 

discounts are available with proof of event ticket purchase. For 

more information, visit swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com. 

Nov. 27 — Hola @ The Park 

Icon Park Orlando, 8375 International Drive, Orlando, 

hosts Hola @ The Park, presented by Orlando Health and 

highlighting Hispanic culture by promoting local artists and 

Latin food. Time: 1-7 p.m. For more information, call 407- 

428-5870 or visit www.hispanicchamberorlando.com or 

holaatthepark.com. 

n Holiday Happenings 

Nov. 4 — Holy Family Holiday Boutique 

The Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Life Center, 5125 

Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts Holy Family 

Catholic School’s annual holiday boutique. Items for purchase 

include clothing, crafts, jewelry, food, gifts and 

more. Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, email 

Amy Hanigosky, amyhanigosky@gmail.com. 

Nov. 25, 2022-Jan. 1, 2023 — Dazzling 

Lights 

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, presents 

the third annual Dazzling Lights, a family-friendly event 

that gives guests the opportunity to embark on a three-quarter-mile, 

interactive holiday experience. Activities include a 

million lights, meet-and-greet characters in the Ice Castle, a 

yeti play area for children, 40-foot-diameter snow dome with 

swirling snow, and more. This year, guests choose their own 

adventure. Timed entry takes place from 5:30-9 p.m. Cost: 

$55 for premium tickets that include access to an outdoor 

lounge, $25 for adults, $22 for children 3-13. On-site parking 

is available for a small fee. For more information or to 

purchase tickets, visit www.dazzlingorlando.com. 

Dec. 1 — Holiday Tree Lighting 

Icon Park Orlando in the I-Drive District hosts the annual 

Holiday Tree Lighting event, including the lighting of the 

official 50-foot holiday tree, special performances, singing 

and dancing, The Santa Workshop Experience, and more. 

Time: 6 p.m. The Santa Workshop Experience is purchased 

separately and includes a free ticket to ride The Wheel 

and carousel on the Promenade. Advance registrations 

are required. For more information, visit idrivedistrict.com. 

Dec. 2 & 3 — A Big Band Christmas 

Performances 

Lake Buena Vista High School, 11305 Daryl Carter 

Parkway, Orlando, hosts Central Florida Community Arts’ 

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performances of A Big Band Christmas. Time: Friday at 

8 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. Cost: $15 premium general 

admission, $10 general admission, free for lap-held 

children 3-younger. For more information or to purchase 

tickets, visit cfcarts.com/bbxmas. 

Dec. 2, 3 & 4 — Rudolph The Red-Nosed 

Reindeer Jr. Performances 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s Youth Theatre presents 

performances of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. in 

the theater at the church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando. Time: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday 

at 3 p.m. Cost: $10. For more information or to purchase 

tickets, visit www.st.lukes.org/rudolph. 

Dec. 9 — Christmas With The Basilica 

Choir 

The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of 

the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, presents 

Christmas With the Basilica Choir, an annual tradition 

of Advent and Christmas music with a popular audience 

sing-a-long to favorite holiday tunes. Arrive early for the 

best seats. Time: 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 

407-239-6600 or visit maryqueenoftheuniverse.org. 

Dec. 10 — Holiday Amaryllis Festival 

Nehrling Gardens, a Florida Heritage Landmark, 2267 

Hempel Ave., Gotha, hosts the 11th annual Holiday 

Amaryllis Festival, a free nature-themed community event. 

Activities include rare amaryllis bulbs for sale, nature-themed 

vendors, food, music and crafts for children. Time: 9 a.m.- 

3 p.m. For more information, call 407-445-9977, email 

info@nehrlinggardens.org or visit www.nehrlinggardens.org. 

Dec. 10 — Jolly Jamboree 

The Withers-Maguire House, 16 E. Oakland Ave. in 

downtown Ocoee, hosts the Jolly Jamboree, including 

the lighting of the holiday tree. Time: 5-9 p.m. Admission 

is free. For more information, call 407-905-3180 or visit 

ocoee.org. 

Dec. 11 — MetroWest WinterFest 

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

hosts the ninth annual MetroWest WinterFest, presented by 

Orlando Health and including free photos with Santa and 

Mrs. Claus; a 16-ton snow slide and play area; holidaythemed 

performances by MetroWest and Westpointe 

elementary schools; a merry-go-round, bungee bouncer 

and ballistic swing carnival ride; face painters; horse and 

carriage rides; a food truck zone; vendors and more. Pets 

and coolers are not allowed. Time: 3-7 p.m. Admission 

is free. The event benefits Edgewood Children’s Ranch. 

For more information, visit www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

n Miscellaneous 

Nov. 13 — Food Drive & Car And Truck 

Show 

Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd., 

Kissimmee, hosts a food drive and car and truck show. 

Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event benefits Second Harvest 

Food Bank of Central Florida. For more information, visit 

sunsetwalk.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. 

Nov. 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 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.” 

Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 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. 

Nov. 10 & 17 — Virtual Thursday 

Morning Men’s Group 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church hosts a men’s online 

group with the Rev. Jad. Time: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. 

via Zoom. For more information or to register, call 407- 

876-4991 or visit st.lukes.org/adults. 

Nov. 10 & 17 — 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. 


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. 

Nov. 8 & 22 — Mental Health Support 

Group Meetings 

The second floor of Building B at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, 

Orlando, hosts free connection and family support group 

meetings for individuals affected by mental illness. The 

connection support group meets in Room B-204, and 

families meet in Room B-206. 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. 

Nov. 8 & Dec. 13 — Virtual Support 

Group Meetings 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. 

Nov. 15, Dec. 6 & 20 — 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. 

Nov. 16, Dec. 7 & 21 — Virtual Teen 

Talks Support Group Meetings 

The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual 

teen talks support group meetings for youth 12-17. 

Groups are free and open to the public. Registration is 

required. Time: first and third Wednesday of each month 

from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information or to register, 

call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org. 

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are welcome. Please 

send information six weeks before the event to P.O. Box 851, 

Windermere, FL 34787; call 407-351-1573, option 5; or 

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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


Connecting Hearts Adoption Services 

Building Families Since 2008 

The month of November is an 

important month for Connecting 

Hearts Adoption Services, as 

it is National Adoption Awareness 

Month and another opportunity 

to remind people of the joys of 

achieving long-awaited parenthood 

through adoption. It’s an experience 

that founder Amy Imber of Dr. 

Phillips — herself a married mom 

of two — has embraced since the 

adoption service was established in 

2008. 

“Helping people become parents, 

there is nothing more rewarding,” 

Amy said. “We have families from 

all walks of life successfully adopting. 

We have yet to have a month 

where a family hasn’t brought home 

a child in the 14-plus years I have 

been doing this.” 

The home study is the first step in 

any adoption and is a legal requirement. 

It is what approves someone 

to be eligible to adopt. It is also the 

sole purpose of Connecting Hearts 

Adoption Services. Amy wants 

everyone to know, especially this 

month, that adoption is possible for 

anyone who wants to be a parent. 

Walking Through the Home Study 

Many who reach out to Connecting 

Hearts Adoption Services feel overwhelmed 

by the paperwork, financial 

questions and uncertainty about 

the entire process. However, Amy 

and her team of 12 social workers 

are there to help everyone, from 

single people to same-sex couples to 

married couples. They help families 

navigate the home study with ease 

and comfort. Connecting Hearts services 

the entire state of Florida. 

After completing the initial application 

for a home study, Connecting 

Hearts brings together potential parents 

with a social worker to schedule 

a home visit. This is when client 

families spend time with their social 

worker and go through the various 

paperwork, such as character references, 

personal background information, 

financial reports, medical 

reports and other important documentation. 

There is also a tour of the 

family home, which Amy points out 

is “not an inspection” of the home. 

They do not expect everyone’s home 

to be perfect, just safe for a child to 

live in. 

“We want to find out what is [each 

client’s] motivation to adopt, what 

has been the reactions from their 

families and friends, and try to debunk 

some of the myths of adoption,” 

she said. “Our job is to empower our 

clients, so that after the home study 

visit, they feel prepared and able to 

embark on their adoption journey 

feeling more educated and ready to 

forge ahead.” 

Some common myths Amy and 

her team debunk include believing 

all birth parents have questionable 

histories, that an arrest history 

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will disqualify someone from being 

eligible to adopt, and that you will 

be waiting for years to adopt your 

future child. 

“It’s really all about adoption education 

and making sure people are 

well-prepared for what lies ahead,” 

Amy said. 

The home study concludes with a 

10- to 14-page report all about the 

adoptive parents/family. This report 

becomes a legal document, as it is 

filed with the courts once a family is 

matched with an expectant mother. 

A home study from Connecting 

Hearts is valid across Florida and the 

United States. 

The Support Doesn’t End 

Even after families have successfully 

adopted children, Connecting 

Hearts Adoption Services is still 

there to support them through the 

daily challenges of parenting and 

adoption. An online support group 

for just Connecting Hearts families 

has proven — since its establishment 

six or seven years ago — to be a 

valuable resource for all involved. 

But all families helped by 

Connecting Hearts Adoption 

Services agree they felt nothing but 

comfortable throughout the entire 

process. 

“Amy made the entire process 

easy,” said Erin Callahan, a 

member of one family helped by 

the agency. “When we thought of 

adoption, we thought of the piles of 

paperwork needed to start the journey 

and felt overwhelmed. Following 

Amy’s checklist made the daunting 

home study process such a breeze.” 

Kevin Johnston’s family recalled 

how helpful Amy and her team were 

in answering all their questions and 

the personal care they provided. 

“I’ll never forget Amy personally 

reaching out to us with excitement 

the night that we found out that we 

had been chosen by a birth mother,” 

he said. 

Kimberly LoCascio’s family 

struggled with the profile, which is 

a book given to birth parents, giving 

them the opportunity to learn 

more about prospective parents. 

Connecting Hearts offers support, 

and sometimes needed constructive 

criticism, regarding the profile book, 

which is separate from the home 

study. 

“It truly is beautiful and gives me 

comfort and gratitude toward our 

son’s birth mother for feeling that we 

are the best fit for him and for her,” 

Kimberly said. 

Whether you are adopting a 

baby or an older child, are in a relationship 

or considering parenting 

alone, Connecting Hearts Adoption 

Services wants to help your dreams 

come true. 

For more information about Connecting Hearts 

Adoption Services, call 407-733-8642 or email 

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2022 

While November has just begun and Thanksgiving is still a few weeks 

away, many Southwest Orlando residents may already feel pressure in their 

searches for holiday gifts for everyone on their lists. Southwest Orlando 

Bulletin’s annual Holiday Gift Guide provides a comprehensive listing of 

various local businesses offering great gift ideas — from always-handy gift 

cards to seasonal activities and more — that are sure to please everyone 

this holiday season. 

Festival of Trees 

Festival of Trees kicks off 

the holiday season for Central 

Floridians with “Gifts of the Season” 

from Nov. 11-20. Presented by the 

Council of 101, visitors can see more 

than 40 designer-inspired decorated 

trees, gingerbread houses, 

wreaths and more. There also is a 

holiday shopping experience, popup 

shops and live entertainment. 

Enjoy specialty ticketed events like 

Breakfast with Santa, Reindeer Romp 

and more. To purchase tickets, visit 

councilof101.org. 

Massage 

Envy Dr. Phillips 

Give the gift of total relaxation to 

loved ones near and far. Plus, treat 

yourself to self-care this holiday 

season with a free $20 promotional 

card when you purchase $100 

in gift cards or a $40 promotional 

card when you purchase $150 in 

gift cards. Massage Envy Dr. 

Phillips offers customized massages, 

facials and stretch services. 

Located in Suite 100 at 8081 Turkey 

Lake Road in Orlando, Massage 

Envy Dr. Phillips is open Monday 

through Friday from 8 a.m.-10 p.m., 

Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m., and 

Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. To learn 

more about its holiday promotions, 

call 407-354-3689. 

Promenade — 

Sunset Walk 

Join Promenade — Sunset 

Walk, located at 3251 

Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee, 

for its Holinights celebrations, featuring 

Santa Claus, mischievous elves, 

towering toy soldiers, the debut of a 

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45-foot-tall animated holiday tree, 

holiday craft markets, live bands, 

DJs, a car show on Saturday nights, 

and more. In addition, there are 

more than two dozen unique restaurants 

and shops. Holinights & Tree 

Lighting takes place on select nights 

from Nov. 25-Dec. 24. Admission 

and parking are free. For more information, 

visit sunsetwalk.com. 

children 4-11, and free for children 

3-younger. For more information or 

to RSVP, call 407-996-3969 or visit 

rosencentre.com/thanksgiving. 

Royal Landscape 

Nursery 

Rosen Centre 

The public is invited to celebrate 

Thanksgiving at the Rosen Centre. 

Its bountiful feast features holiday 

classics like perfectly roasted turkey, 

mashed potatoes, ciabatta 

bread stuffing, apple cider pan 

gravy, and other traditional fare. Go 

bold with fresh Jonah crab claws, 

New Zealand mussels or perfectly 

marinated skirt steak. Adults pay 

$58.95 ($69.95 day-of), $24.95 for 

Royal Landscape Nursery 

has a great selection of beautiful 

plants, shrubs, trees, palms, citrus 

and other great ideas to give that 

special person something different 

this holiday. Show your loved ones 

you care and give them a gift that 

keeps giving and growing all year 

long. Visit Royal Landscape at 2204 

Hempel Ave. in Gotha to handpick 

the right gift to express your love 

or appreciation. Operating hours 

are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-4 

p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m.- 

noon. For more information, call 

407-296-3042. 

School of Rock 

This holiday season, give the gift 

that keeps on giving — the gift of 

music. Contact School of Rock to 

purchase a gift certificate that can 

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someone you love. No one has ever 

complained about receiving a guitar, 

keyboard or drum set as a gift. 

School of Rock, the ultimate music 

school for both kids and adults, is located 

in Suite 140 at 6700 Conroy- 

Windermere Road in Orlando. For 

more information, call 407-710-9100 

or visit schoolofrock.com/locations/ 

orlando. 

St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church 

The St. Luke’s United Women in 

Faith and Blessed Treasures Gift Shop 

co-present the 41st annual Holiday 

Marketplace on Nov. 12 and Nov. 

13 in Building C’s Coleman Memorial 

Gymnasium at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. 

Apopka-Vineland Road in Orlando. 

The fundraising event offers unique 

shops; a bakery with homemade 

pastries; photos taken with Santa; 

and a variety of activities, where all 

sales benefit local, state and global 

causes. Saturday’s hours are 8 a.m.- 

2 p.m., and Sunday’s hours are 8 

a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, 

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Humans have modified crops 

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“A highly personalized plan of 

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primary care physician and can refer 

you to other health care providers if 

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This may include low-intensity 

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Through patient education, a physical 

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IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

n Hidden Springs/ 

Estates 

Hidden Springs/Estates residents congratulate 

neighbors Harrison and Samantha Dunnett 

on their yardwork by voting them the Summer 2022 

Yard of the Quarter winners. 

Harrison and Samantha 

Dunnett were selected as the 

Hidden Springs/Estates Fall 2022 

Yard of the Quarter winners. 

Each quarter, residents of the Dr. 

Phillips subdivision nominate a 

fellow neighbor whose property 

stands out as being attractive and 

well-maintained. A committee of 

volunteers reviews the nominations 

and selects a winner. The Dunnetts 

used a professional landscaper, 

High Maintenance Landscaping, to 

help them create an easy-to-carefor 

landscape design. They used 

different ground covers and plants 

— dwarf roses; agapanthus (also 

known as lily of the Nile); and boxwoods 

along the wall of the home, 

which were layered with Juniper 

also along the front of the home’s 

decorative wall. They took out a 

couple of laurel oaks that had outlived 

their health, put in a hibiscus 

tree and crepe myrtles, and laid 

new St. Augustine sod. The lighting 

on the decorative wall really adds 

to the ambience of the home. The 

Yard of the Quarter program is 

sponsored by John Scolaro 

of Coldwell Banker Realty, who 

awarded the Dunnetts a $50 

Ace Hardware gift card. 

n MetroWest 

Mariam Saied of 

MetroWest was chosen to 

serve on the executive board of 

Hamilton College’s WHCL radio 

for the fall semester. Mariam, 

who acts as a senior adviser, is 

also a senior majoring in art and 

a graduate of Windermere 

High School. WHCL is a 

nonprofit, student-run FM station 

that operates 24/7 when 

school is in session. The station 

offers music, sports and public 

affairs programming. WHCL is 

one of Hamilton’s largest student 

organizations. Most of the 

station’s staff consists of DJs who 

work a three-hour shift once 

each week. 

n Ocoee 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Ocoee resident Erika Feazell 

was accepted as a participant in 

the 2023 Miss Florida USA competition. 

The 25-year-old self-proclaimed 

childhood tomboy became interested 

in competing after she felt the 

emphasis of the competition had become 

less about beauty and more 

about intelligence and community. 

Her platform is based on health equity. 

After a preliminary and semifinal, 

the competition takes place 

May 12-14, 2023. The winner will 

advance to the nationally televised 

Miss USA competition. 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce ambassadors held 

a ribbon-cutting ceremony for 

Orlando Health — Health Central

Photo Courtesy of WOCC 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the opening of 

Orlando Health — Health Central Hospital’s Breast Imaging Center in Ocoee. 

Hospital’s Breast Imaging Center 

in Ocoee. 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. 

n Winter Garden 

Heart of Florida United Way representatives 

announced the election 

of three new community leaders 


to its 2022-23 board of directors, 

bringing the total number of community 

representatives to 35. Serving 

a three-year term is Winter Garden 

resident Char Jordan. Char is the 

state director for Allstate Insurance, 

where she is responsible for profitable 

growth, compliance oversight, 

strategic business planning and increased 

market share in the Florida 

marketplace. With more than 20 

years of experience in financial services, 

Char has led high-performing 

sales teams with Allstate in the western 

and southern parts of the country. 

In addition to her work with United 

Way, Char is a volunteer Guardian 

ad Litem in Osceola County. 

Central Florida Community Arts 

representatives announced the addition 

of three new members to the 

organization’s board of directors. 

Among them is Winter Garden 

resident Jack Feivou, executive 

producer and vice president of production 

for Enchant Christmas. Jack 

has worked in nonprofits, performing 

arts centers and major theme parks 

worldwide. He worked as a stage 

manager, production manager, 

producer and general manager for 

companies such as the United States 

Institute for Theatre Technology and 

Enchant Christmas. He recently completed 

service as vice president of 

conferences and Universal Creative. 

An experienced leader, Jack understands 

the intricacies and global vision 

of entertainment businesses. 

n Et Al 

Southwest resident and Rep. Val 

Demings was honored with a 2022 

Medicare Advantage Champion 

award for her strong advocacy on 

behalf of Florida seniors’ access to 

quality, affordable health coverage 

options. Presented by Better 

Medicare Alliance, the nation’s 

leading research and advocacy 

organization supporting Medicare 

Advantage, the award recognizes 

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Dr. Hussain is a Mayo Clinic-trained and double 

board-certified Medical Doctor specializing in 

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 

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performing specialized tests for muscle and nerve 

problems (electrodiagnostic studies). 

lawmakers who have worked in 

a bipartisan fashion to strengthen 

and protect Medicare Advantage, 

the public-private partnership within 

Medicare. 

Mark Ramey, president of the Rotary 

Club of Dr. Phillips, welcomes Angela 

Garcia, vice president of development and 

marketing for A Gift For Teaching, to speak 

at a recent meeting. 

Two attorneys with The Health 

Law Firm were recognized by Super 

Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding 

lawyers. Southwest resident 

Lance Leider was selected 

to the 2022 Florida Super Lawyers 

Rising Stars list for the eighth year 

in a row. This is an exclusive list, 

recognizing no more than 2.5% of 

the lawyers in the state. Southwest 

resident George Indest III, the 

firm’s president and managing 

partner, was selected to the 2022 

Florida Super Lawyers list in the field 

of health law for the 14th time. This 

honor is limited to no more than 5% 

of the lawyers within the entire state 

of Florida. 

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 

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