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performances of A Big Band Christmas. Time: Friday at<br />
8 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. Cost: $15 premium general<br />
admission, $10 general admission, free for lap-held<br />
children 3-younger. For more information or to purchase<br />
tickets, visit cfcarts.com/bbxmas.<br />
Dec. 2, 3 & 4 — Rudolph The Red-Nosed<br />
Reindeer Jr. Performances<br />
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church’s Youth Theatre presents<br />
performances of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr. in<br />
the theater at the church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road,<br />
Orlando. Time: Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday<br />
at 3 p.m. Cost: $10. For more information or to purchase<br />
tickets, visit www.st.lukes.org/rudolph.<br />
Dec. 9 — Christmas With The Basilica<br />
Choir<br />
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of<br />
the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, presents<br />
Christmas With the Basilica Choir, an annual tradition<br />
of Advent and Christmas music with a popular audience<br />
sing-a-long to favorite holiday tunes. Arrive early for the<br />
best seats. Time: 7:30 p.m. For more information, call<br />
407-239-6600 or visit maryqueenoftheuniverse.org.<br />
Dec. 10 — <strong>Holiday</strong> Amaryllis Festival<br />
Nehrling Gardens, a Florida Heritage Landmark, 2267<br />
Hempel Ave., Gotha, hosts the 11th annual <strong>Holiday</strong><br />
Amaryllis Festival, a free nature-themed community event.<br />
Activities include rare amaryllis bulbs for sale, nature-themed<br />
vendors, food, music and crafts for children. Time: 9 a.m.-<br />
3 p.m. For more information, call 407-445-9977, email<br />
info@nehrlinggardens.org or visit www.nehrlinggardens.org.<br />
Dec. 10 — Jolly Jamboree<br />
The Withers-Maguire House, 16 E. Oakland Ave. in<br />
downtown Ocoee, hosts the Jolly Jamboree, including<br />
the lighting of the holiday tree. Time: 5-9 p.m. Admission<br />
is free. For more information, call 407-905-3180 or visit<br />
ocoee.org.<br />
Dec. 11 — MetroWest WinterFest<br />
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando,<br />
hosts the ninth annual MetroWest WinterFest, presented by<br />
Orlando Health and including free photos with Santa and<br />
Mrs. Claus; a 16-ton snow slide and play area; holidaythemed<br />
performances by MetroWest and Westpointe<br />
elementary schools; a merry-go-round, bungee bouncer<br />
and ballistic swing carnival ride; face painters; horse and<br />
carriage rides; a food truck zone; vendors and more. Pets<br />
and coolers are not allowed. Time: 3-7 p.m. Admission<br />
is free. The event benefits Edgewood Children’s Ranch.<br />
For more information, visit www.metrowestcommunity.com.<br />
n Miscellaneous<br />
Nov. 13 — Food Drive & Car And Truck<br />
Show<br />
Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd.,<br />
Kissimmee, hosts a food drive and car and truck show.<br />
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The event benefits Second Harvest<br />
Food Bank of Central Florida. For more information, visit<br />
sunsetwalk.com.<br />
n Networking/Clubs<br />
Ongoing — Members Wanted<br />
The West Orange Women seeks females of all ages to<br />
join its group for fun, friendship and philanthropy. Annual<br />
dues are $20. For more information, call Mary Borgan,<br />
407-929-3030; or visit www.westorangewomen.com.<br />
Nov. 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Virtual<br />
Toastmasters Meetings<br />
Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754 holds Zoom<br />
meetings. Attendees learn to develop their oral communication<br />
and leadership skills in a supportive and positive<br />
learning environment. Time: Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.<br />
For more information or to request online Zoom meeting<br />
details, visit www.4662754.toastmastersclubs.org and<br />
click “Contact Us.”<br />
Nov. 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Virtual<br />
Toastmasters Meetings<br />
The Turnpike Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings.<br />
Time: Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. For more<br />
information or to register for a virtual meeting, visit<br />
2362.toastmastersclubs.org and click “Contact Us” at<br />
least one day before the event.<br />
Nov. 10 & 17 — Virtual Thursday<br />
Morning Men’s Group<br />
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church hosts a men’s online<br />
group with the Rev. Jad. Time: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m.<br />
via Zoom. For more information or to register, call 407-<br />
876-4991 or visit st.lukes.org/adults.<br />
Nov. 10 & 17 — Virtual Toastmasters<br />
Meetings<br />
The Vista Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings.<br />
Time: Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information,<br />
email vistatoastmasters.zoom@gmail.com or visit<br />
www.vistatoastmasters.org.<br />
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n Support Groups<br />
Ongoing — Hope For Hurting Parents<br />
Support Group Meetings<br />
The Parish Life Center at Holy Family Catholic Church,<br />
5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts<br />
Hope for Hurting Parents support group meetings<br />
for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc., who<br />
have children of any age who struggle with mental<br />
health issues, self-harm, eating disorders, substance<br />
abuse, gender confusion, suicidal thoughts and more.<br />
Time: first and third Monday of each month from<br />
6-8 p.m. For more information, email Beth Denhof,<br />
bethdenhof@msn.com, or call her at 407-399-5872;<br />
or email Kelly Muscaro, kkmuscaro@aol.com, or call<br />
her at 407-963-5277. For more information, including<br />
resources and book recommendations, visit<br />
www.hopeforhurtingparents.com.<br />
Nov. 8 & 22 — Mental Health Support<br />
Group Meetings<br />
The second floor of Building B at St. Luke’s United<br />
Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road,<br />
Orlando, hosts free connection and family support group<br />
meetings for individuals affected by mental illness. The<br />
connection support group meets in Room B-204, and<br />
families meet in Room B-206. The 90-minute meeting<br />
is peer-led and helps participants connect with each<br />
other, learn from each other’s experiences, share coping<br />
strategies and offer each other encouragement and<br />
understanding. Time: the second and fourth Tuesday of<br />
each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call<br />
407-253-1900, email information@namigo.org or visit<br />
www.namigo.org.<br />
Nov. 8 & Dec. 13 — Virtual Support<br />
Group Meetings For Caregivers<br />
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center sponsors<br />
a free support group meeting for caregivers in the Suite<br />
281 Conference Room (next to the south elevators on<br />
the second floor) at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W.<br />
Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: second Tuesday of each<br />
month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-843-1910<br />
or visit www.adrccares.org.<br />
Nov. 15, Dec. 6 & 20 — Virtual Teen<br />
Grief Support Group Meetings<br />
The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual teen<br />
grief support group meetings for teens 12-17 struggling with<br />
the loss of a loved one or feeling anxious, upset or confused<br />
because of the pandemic. Groups are free and open to the<br />
public. Registration is required. Time: first and third Tuesday of<br />
each month from 5-6 p.m. For more information or to register,<br />
call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org.<br />
Nov. 16, Dec. 7 & 21 — Virtual Teen<br />
Talks Support Group Meetings<br />
The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual<br />
teen talks support group meetings for youth 12-17.<br />
Groups are free and open to the public. Registration is<br />
required. Time: first and third Wednesday of each month<br />
from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information or to register,<br />
call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org.<br />
Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are welcome. Please<br />
send information six weeks before the event to P.O. Box 851,<br />
Windermere, FL 34787; call 407-351-1573, option 5; or<br />
email Lisa@kearneypublishing.com. ª<br />
Nurse Practitioners:<br />
Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC<br />
Irene Gan, PMHNP<br />
Raykha Crag-Chaderton, PMHNP-BC<br />
Rachael Pittala, ARPN-BC<br />
Therapists:<br />
Michael Kellogg, LMHC, ATR-BC<br />
Randie Morillo, LC<strong>SW</strong>, AC<strong>SW</strong><br />
Amy Singleton, LMHC<br />
Brooke Parker, LMHC<br />
Cristal Daniel, LMHC<br />
Rachael Pittala<br />
Esther Pelissier
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