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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ......................................................... 5 

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

SOUTHWEST ORLANDO HOME & REAL ESTATE..................................13 

Tips to Conquer Holiday Travel With Little Ones 

A Family’s Harrowing Experience With RSV 

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

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

PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER 

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December 1, 2022 

Volume XXXVII, No. 3 

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n Charity/Fundraiser 

Dec. 10 — Beverlye Colson-Neal 

Scholarship Fundraiser 

Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., 

Winter Garden, hosts the first Beverlye Colson-Neal 

Scholarship Fundraiser, an evening of dinner and dancing 

presented by the National Congress of Black Women 

Orlando. No ticket sales at the door. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: 

$35. For more information, call 321-229-7688, email 

ncbworlando@gmail.com or visit tinyurl.com/bdepb36k. 

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 

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 Dec. 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 Holiday Happenings 

Through Dec. 12 — Holiday Toy Drive 

Orange County Mayor and Southwest resident Jerry L. 

Demings sponsors the 2022 Orange County Mayor’s Toy 

Drive, serving children and youth from infants through 

teens. The drive is unable to accept cash, gift cards 

or plush toys. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped 

off at one of 21 countywide collection sites through 

Dec. 12. For more information, including a list of 

suggested toys and gifts for various age groups, visit 

www.ocfl.net/toydrive. 

Through Dec. 16 — Holiday Food Drive 

The Hope for More Foundation sponsors the 2022 Anti- 

Hunger Holiday Food Drive and Fundraiser to help families 

in need of emergency assistance in efforts to alleviate food 

insecurity in the Central Florida community. For donations, 

drop-off locations and to view an Amazon wish list of 

items, visit www.kendricklawgroup.com/anti-hunger. For 

more information about Hope Helps Food Pantry, visit 

www.hopehelps.org. 

Through Dec. 23 — The Office 

Party Musical Extravaganza Show 

Performances 

Renaissance Theatre Company presents performances of 

The Office Party Musical Extravaganza Show at The Ren, 

415 E. Princeton St., Orlando, on select nights. Cost: 

$30. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

www.rentheatre.com. 

Through Jan. 1 — Night Of A Million 

Lights 

Island H2O Water Park, 3230 Inspiration Drive, 

Kissimmee, hosts Night of a Million Lights, including 

family activities, live entertainment, festive food and beverages 

available for purchase, DJ Jack Frost’s Ice Block 

Party, a life-sized snow globe, winter wonderland with 

millions of lights, and more. Time: 6-10 p.m. or 6-11 

p.m. nightly. Ticket prices start at $30 for adults and $15 

for kids 3-17, with proceeds benefiting Give Kids The 

World Village. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied 

by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit 

www.gktw.org/lights. 

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Through Jan. 1 — 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 adventures. 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. 

Through Jan. 6 — Among The Oaks 

The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center, 

126 W. Petris Ave., Oakland, hosts Among the Oaks, 

an art exhibition featuring the works of 49 Florida 

artists. An open house is held Dec. 3 from 3-6 p.m., 

during which art is available for purchase and can be 

picked up at the conclusion of the show. Guests have an 

opportunity to vote for their favorite decorated Christmas 

tree. Voting ends Jan. 3. The center is open Wednesday- 

Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit 

www.oaklandfl.gov/artsandheritage. 

Dec. 3 — Santa’s Lane 

Oakland Town Center, 230 N. Tubb St., Oakland, 

hosts Santa’s Lane, presented by Duke Energy and 

including an alpine slide, snow flurries, food trucks, 

music, a photo-op with Santa, arts and crafts and 

more. Time: 3-6 p.m. For more information, visit 

oaklandfl.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=487. 

Dec. 4 — Holiday Pops Concert 

Winter Park’s Central Park Main Stage hosts Orlando 

Philharmonic’s free Holiday Pops concert. Attendees should 

bring a blanket and picnic. Time: 5 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-599-3342. 

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. 9, 16 & 23 — Holiday Movies At 

Lake Eola Park 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park offers free viewings 

of the following holiday movies: Dec. 9, The 

Nightmare Before Christmas on the East Lawn; Dec. 16, 

Four Christmases at the Walt Disney Amphitheater; and 

Dec. 23, The Grinch at the Walt Disney Amphitheater. 

Attendees should bring blankets, chairs and snacks for 

the entire family. All viewings begin at 7 p.m. For more 

information, visit www.downtownorlando.com/fun/thingsto-do/downtown-for-the-holidays. 

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. 10 & 11 — I’ll Be Home For 

Christmas Performances 

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

Vineland Road, Orlando, presents performances of I’ll 

Be Home for Christmas. Time: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. 

and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $12 for 

adults, $6 for children under 12. For more information, 

visit www.st.lukes.org/christmasconcert. 

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. 

Dec. 11 — Miracle At Mead Concert 

The Grove at Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning 

Drive, Winter Park, hosts Florida Symphony Youth 

Orchestra’s 66th season Miracle at Mead concert, featuring 

six FSYO ensembles. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $15, general 

admission. Special pricing is available for children, 

students, seniors (55+) and military patrons. For more 

information or to purchase tickets, visit www.fsyo.org. 

Dec. 18 — Blue Christmas Worship 

Service 

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

S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts the Blue Christmas 

Worship Service, a time of reflection, hope and healing for 

anyone who has experienced a loss, whether a loved one, 

job, divorce, etc. Time: 4:30 p.m. For more information, 

visit www.st.lukes.org/bluechristmas or www.st.lukes.org. 

Dec. 18 — Chanukah On The Park 

Central Park in Winter Park hosts Chabad of Greater 

Orlando’s Chanukah on the Park, including entertainment, 

children’s activities, food and a grand menorah lighting. Time: 

5-7 p.m. For more information, visit chabadorlando.org. 

Dec. 23 & 24 — Christmas Worship 

Services 

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

Vineland Road, Orlando, offers a variety of Christmas 

worship services at select times. For more information, 

visit www.st.lukes.org/christmaseve. 

Please 

check our 

website 

for holiday 

hours

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. 

Dec. 6, 13, 20 & 27 — 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.” 

Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Virtual 


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. 

Dec. 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 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. 

Dec. 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Virtual 


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 Group 

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. 

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 email 

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2022 

It’s December, and the race 

is on for Southwest residents to 

find amazing holiday gifts for the 

people on their lists. The final installment 

of Southwest Orlando 

Bulletin’s Holiday Gift Guide provides 

a comprehensive listing of 

various local businesses as well as 

gift ideas — from always-handy 

gift cards to health and holiday 

festivities, and more — that are 

sure to please everyone this holiday 

season. 

Downtown 

Winter Garden 

Downtown Winter Garden is 

just the place to make merry memories. 

The historic area is transformed 

into a winter wonderland from Dec. 

2-Jan. 8. Enjoy free holiday events, 

live music and entertainment, festive 

light displays and decorations, 

themed photo stations and more! 

Unique stores provide one-stop shopping 

to find special gifts, and outdoor 

patios are ideal to soak in the holiday 

ambiance and enjoy local cuisine. 

Visit www.downtownwg.com 

for more information. 

Hemisphere 

Restaurant 

Hemisphere Restaurant, located 

on the ninth floor of the Hyatt 

Regency Orlando Airport at 9300 

Jeff Fuqua Blvd. in Orlando, presents 

its Winter Wine Dinner, featuring a 

variety of BV Wines, on Dec. 9. The 

reception begins at 7 p.m., and dinner 

is served at 7:30 p.m. The restaurant 

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also offers private dining for up to 24 

people and availability for holiday 

dining or special events. Restaurant 

buyouts are also available. For more 

information or to make a reservation, 

call Arlene at 407-825-1315 or email 

arlene.diel@hyatt.com. Valet parking 

is complimentary. 

Naples Soap Co. 

Whether you are vacationing in 

the area or a year-round resident, 

you’re sure to enjoy Naples Soap 

Co., a fun, coastal-inspired, upscale 

retail experience, where you can 

see, feel and smell the company’s 

high-quality skin and hair care products. 

With a passion for health, wellness 

and natural ingredients, you’ll 

find an amazing selection of holiday 

gift sets, stocking stuffers and 

hostess gifts. Naples Soap Co. is 

located at the Promenade at Sunset 

Walk in Kissimmee, 3231 Margarita 

Blvd., Unit J180. Operating hours 

are Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m.- 

10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 

from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-369-6114 or visit 

www.naplessoap.com. 

Nehrling 

Gardens 

Historic Nehrling Gardens, 

located at 2267 Hempel Ave. in 

Gotha, holds its Holiday Amaryllis 

Festival, including fun activities 

for the entire family, Dec. 10 from 

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Festivities include 

holiday music, food, a variety of 

amaryllis, a nature-themed popup 

market, an owls and birds of 

prey experience, children’s ecoactivities, 

holiday photo-ops with 

Santa, and more. Admission is 

free. For more information, visit 

www.nehrlinggardens.org. 

Promenade — 

Sunset Walk 

Join Promenade — Sunset 

Walk, located at 3251 Margaritaville 

Blvd. in Kissimmee, for Rocking New 

Year 2023 — The Experience. Central 

Florida’s most immersive nonstop 

street party kicks off at 8 p.m. and 

includes Scotty B & Project: DJ Slam; 

three concert sets, starring Switch — 

Back to the ‘80s, Nerd Ranger and 

First Wave; special guest DJ Rick GZ; 

The Promenade Dancers; vocalists; 

musicians; street performers; special 

effects; complimentary party favors; 

two stages; and a midnight fireworks 

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spectacular and confetti storm. Parking 

is free. For more information or to purchase 

tickets, visit sunsetwalk.com. 

Rosen Centre 

The public is invited to celebrate 

Thanksgiving at the Rosen Centre. 

This year, enjoy carved ham with a 

pomegranate rum glaze, slow-roasted 

sirloin and pan-seared chicken breast 

amongst others. All pair beautifully 

with fresh seafood, smoked-cheddar 

potatoes and local vegetables. Don’t 

miss the made-to-order omelets and 

dessert display. Adults pay $58.95 

($65.95 day-of), $24.95 for children 

4-11, and children under 3 eat free. 

For information, call 407-996-3969 

or visit rosencentre.com/christmas. 

Royal Landscape 

Nursery 

This holiday, try gifting something 

special that will grow throughout 

the years and remind your loved 

ones of how special they are to 

you. Shop at Royal Landscape 

Nursery for plants, fruit trees, 

palm trees and beautiful pottery. 

Gift certificates are always good 

ideas for the do-it-yourselfers in 

the family. Visit Royal at 2204 

Hempel Ave. in Gotha to handpick 

your selections, or call them 


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Nurse Practitioners: 

Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC 

Irene Gan, PMHNP 

Raykha Crag-Chaderton, PMHNP-BC 

Rachael Pittala, ARPN-BC 

Therapists: 

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to have a gift certificate emailed 

or mailed for you. 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 

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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 

be redeemed for music lessons for 

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. 

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mind. Take care of yourself this holiday 

season with a daily routine that 

includes locally grown CBD products 

like Treadwell’s Citrus Spice tincture, 

featuring organic MCT oil, sunflower 

lecithin, orange, cinnamon, turmeric 

and ginger. Or, for those needing 

more rest, try the Evening Blend CBD 

tincture. Treadwell Farms also offers 

CBD salves and lotions such as 

its Warming Blend Salve and Relief 

Hydro Lotion that help alleviate inflammation 

in joints and muscles. For 

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2 x December 2022 x Living Well 

The holiday season is a time for 

joy and togetherness, but it can often 

bring stress for parents of young children 

with the amount of “newness” 

in each experience, particularly 

when it comes to seasonal travel. 

To help make holiday travel with 

little ones more manageable — 

whether traveling by bus, train, car 

or plane — Whitney Casares, 

M.D., MPH, pediatric medical consultant 

for Gerber, offers the following 

guidance for families: 

Travel Light 

Especially if traveling by plane, 

pack as lightly as possible (or check 

most of your luggage), so you have 

less to maneuver through security 

gates and on the plane. However, 

for longer trips, packing small, developmentally 

appropriate toys and 

snacks can provide perfect entertainment 

for little ones. 

Prepare for Ear Pressure 

Babies often scream during 

takeoff and landing on flights because 

they can’t easily equalize the 

Tips to Conquer 

Holiday Travel With Little Ones 

photo courtesy of Getty Images 

Traveling with children doesn’t have to be a struggle this holiday season. 

pressure in their eustachian tubes, 

the connection between their ears 

and the back of the throat. When 

you’re ascending and descending, 

give your baby something safe to 

suck on, like a pacifier, to reduce 

the buildup of pressure in the ears. 

Taking small sips of water, breast 

milk or formula and yawning are 

also ways to help babies and toddlers 

experiencing ear pressure during 

flights. 

Plan for Time Adjustments 

For long trips that include time 

zone changes, expect children to 

take several days to grow accustomed 

to their new schedules. Plan 

an extra day or two for that time adjustment, 

if possible, when mapping 

out your trip, and make time for stops 

to stretch, snack and take bathroom 

breaks. 

Pack Convenient Snacks 

Having easy-to-access snacks 

that don’t create a large mess can 

make travel easier and less stressful. 

For example, Gerber Plant-Tastic 

Banana Berry & Veggie Smash with 

Oats Organic Pouch and Plant-Tastic 

Lil’ Crunchies White Bean Hummus 

are nutritious snacks for toddlers 

that come in resealable containers 

that are easy to pack for on-the-go 

families. 

Bring Sanitizing Products 

Having your own sanitizing wipes 

on hand makes it easier to freshen 

up often-touched surfaces in public 

spaces, like seatback trays, chairs 

and tables. While safe on most hard 

surfaces, check the label before using 

the wipes, then allow the area 

to dry completely before letting your 

child touch it. Warm, soapy water 

can also be used to clean toys and 

other personal products. 

Maintain a Consistent Schedule 

Keeping your child on his or her 

normal schedule during the holidays 

isn’t always feasible, and a few imperfections 

are to be expected during 

the busy season. However, if 

your baby’s feeding or sleep schedule 

does get thrown off by holiday 

events, try to return to a consistent 

routine as soon as possible. Be patient 

with yourself and your little one 

as you both adjust. 

Be Mindful of Anxiety 

When attending holiday gatherings, 

your child may become overwhelmed 

by meeting new people, 

including family members. Babies 

start to develop separation anxiety 

and apprehension to strangers at 

about 6 months old, as their brains 

start to understand the concept of 

object permanence (that something 

still exists when it is not present). 

Educating loved ones about this developmental 

stage can help you feel 

less anxious about big family gatherings 

with your little one. If your child 

is particularly sensitive, try introducing 

new people in smaller cohorts as 

opposed to introducing him or her to 

the whole group at once. 

Take Time for Yourself 

While traveling with little ones can 

be a “bumpy road,” it’s important for 

parents to also try to enjoy the holidays 

as much as possible. Making 

some time for yourself — taking 

deep breaths, listening to a meditation 

on an option like the Calm app, 

or playing a favorite song, for example 

— can help you recharge and 

relax ahead of a big event. 

Find more expert tips and resources 

to help conquer the holiday season 

at gerber.com. 

Source: Gerber 

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Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, 

is so common that nearly 100% of 

children have been infected by age 

2. Most people, including infants, 

develop only mild coldlike symptoms. 

However, for some, RSV can 

be severe and even life-threatening. 

Many people are surprised to learn 

that RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization 

in infants. 

The American Lung Association, 

with support from Sanofi, is raising 

awareness of RSV among new and 

expecting parents and caregivers of 

infants and toddlers. As part of the 

campaign, they’re sharing the story 

of a family impacted by RSV. 

RSV was one of Sarah Driscoll’s 

biggest fears when her daughter was 

born. She’d heard about it from social 

media and TV commercials. So, 

after learning a few family members 

had a cough, she was wary about 

attending a Christmas Eve gathering 

with her newborn. 

“My wife and I debated whether to 

go, but of course everyone wanted 

to see us, and we wanted to share 

Charley with the family,” Driscoll 

said. “I remember telling everyone 

to wash their hands before touching 

the baby and to keep their distance 

if they weren’t feeling well.” 

Not every family member observed 

Driscoll’s wishes, and shortly 

after the gathering, Charley, 6 weeks 

old at the time, started to show symptoms 

of a respiratory illness, which 

worsened quickly. 

“Charley was placed in the pediatric 

intensive care unit while her tiny 

body fought against RSV,” Driscoll 

said. “She was put on forced oxygen. 

They had to put in a feeding 

A Family’s 

Harrowing Experience With RSV 

Paying attention to symptoms of 

respiratory syncytial virus could save your 

baby’s life. 

tube. I have a lot of memories like 

that, but mostly those days blend together 

in my mind. I did everything 

in my power to have this baby, and 

I wasn’t going to let RSV take her 

away from me. Thankfully, she got 

better. After five long days, we were 

able to bring her home.” 

Driscoll reports that today, Charley 

is a happy, healthy 2-year-old who 

loves puzzles, watching Moana and 

taking walks. Wanting no other family 

to experience what hers did when 

Charley was so sick, she’s sharing a 

few tips she wishes someone would 

have told her before becoming a 

parent: 

• Trust your gut. If you’re debating 

whether to go somewhere that could 

potentially expose your child to illness, 

don’t. It’s not worth it. 

• Set ground rules. People who 

already had kids think they know everything 

there is to know about raising 

kids. But this is your kid, and you 

call the shots. 

• Pay attention to symptoms. RSV 

can progress incredibly fast. New 

parents need to know that their baby 

could go from being cleared to go 

home from the pediatrician to hospitalized 

in hours. 

Symptoms to Watch for 

Representatives of the American 

Lung Association want you to 

know that in the event your child 

does get sick from a respiratory 

infection, knowing these signs and 

symptoms of RSV can help you 

care for them: 

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• Mild symptoms include congestion, 

runny nose, fever and cough. 

• Very young infants may be irritable, 

fatigued and have feeding 

difficulties. 

• A barking or wheezing cough 

can be one of the first signs of a 

more serious illness. 

• Infants with severe RSV will have 

short, shallow and rapid breathing. 

Their mouth, lips and fingernails 

may also turn bluish due to lack of 

oxygen. 

Call your pediatrician if your child 

has a poor appetite, a decrease in 

activity level, coldlike symptoms that 

become severe, a shallow cough 

that continues day and night, or any 

new or lingering symptoms that you 

find worrisome. Seek emergency 

care if your child is having trouble 

breathing. 

Affecting millions of Americans 

each year, RSV is highly contagious. 

However, you can help protect your 

child by learning the facts. 

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n MetroWest 

West Orange Chamber 

of Commerce ambassadors 

held a 70th anniversary celebration 

for Florida Nursery, Growers, 

and Landscape Association in 

MetroWest. 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. 

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n Oakland 

The Oakland Police Department 

welcomed Darron Esan as its 

new police chief. Chief Esan, who 

Now open in a new location and accepting new 

patients. 

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 

restoration and aesthetics. 

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 

accident or your insurance may deny your claim. 

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West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the 70th anniversary of 

Florida Nursery, Growers, and Landscape Association in MetroWest. 

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recently retired from the Orlando 

Police Department at the rank of 

lieutenant, brings 26 years of law 

enforcement experience. While with 

OPD, Darron served as a field training 

officer and criminal investigator 

before being promoted to sergeant 

in 2006. He was promoted to lieutenant 

in 2014 and commanded 

sections within Uniform Patrol, the 

Drug Enforcement Division, Criminal 

Investigations Division — Property 

Section, Criminal Investigations 

Division — Violent Crimes Section, 

and at the Orlando International 

Airport. Previously, Darron served as 

a hostage negotiator and retired as 

team commander of the Emergency 

Services Unit. 

n Windermere 

Ithaca College alum stars of the 

stage joined about 50 current students 

from the Ithaca College School 

of Music, Theatre and Dance for a historic 

performance in the appropriately 

named Broadway Ballroom at the 

Marriott Marquis in New York City’s 

Time Square. Shina Mitchell of 

Windermere performed with Ithaca 

College in the Jazz (theater vocal 

soloist) with alums during the IC on 

Broadway: South Hill State of Mind. 

The show featured vocalists, monologues, 

solo guitar and jazz band 

performances, as well as a music and 

dance composition collaboration. 

Robert Karch, M.D., health officer 

of the Florida Department of 


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Health in Orange County (DOH- 

Oran ge) named Windermere/Winter 

Garden resident Gissella Suarez, 

BNS, RN, the new director of nursing 

for DOH-Orange. Gissella oversees 

the nursing and clinical staff, training 

and compliance, and she is responsible 

for enhancing nurse practice 

agencywide. Gissella is no stranger to 

the Florida Department of Health. She 

began her career 18 years ago with 

the Florida Department of Health in 

Pinellas County as a medical assistant 

in 2004. Then, she served in different 

roles at DOH-Pinellas from nurse care 

coordinator to referral center supervisor 

to Healthy Start coordinator. Since 

October 2020, Gissella has worked 

as DOH-Orange’s immunizations program 

manager. In that role, she was 

instrumental to the success of DOH- 

Orange’s COVID-19 mass vaccination 

dispensing event at the Orange 

County Convention Center and the 

department’s many outreach vaccination 

efforts with the vaccine storage, 

distribution and monitoring. 

Windermere resident and Lake 

Highland Preparatory School 

graduate Jacob Spafford is 

serving as an emergency medical 

technician at Hamilton College. 

The Hamilton College Emergency 

Medical Service is a New York Statecertified 

agency that is composed of 

25 student EMTs who provide 24- 

hour emergency service to the campus 

community during the academic 

year. A sophomore, Jacob volunteers 

30 to 40 hours each week, 

during which time he is on call to assist 

anyone needing medical attention. 

On average, the EMTs respond 

to 50-60 medical emergencies on 

campus each semester. 

n Winter Garden 

Freed-Hardeman University students 

chose king and queen candidates 

from members of their classes 

to represent them on the homecoming 

court. They were presented to the student 

body during a chapel service, 

and a king and queen were crowned 

during halftime of a women’s basketball 

game. Grady McCall of Winter 

Garden was elected as the freshman 

class representative. She is earning 

an undecided degree in marketing. 

Winter Garden resident Lauren 

Schneider was initiated into the 

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the 

nation’s oldest, most selective, all-discipline 

collegiate honor society. She 

was initiated at University of Florida. 

Lauren is among approximately 

25,000 students, faculty members, 

professional staff and alums to be initiated 

into Phi Kappa Phi each year. 

Membership is by invitation only and 

requires nomination and approval 

by a chapter. Only the top 10% of 

seniors and 7.5% of juniors are eligible 

for membership. Graduate students 

in the top 10% of the number 

of candidates for graduate degrees 

may also qualify, as do faculty, professional 

staff and alumni who have 

achieved scholarly distinction. 

n Et Al 

Kudos to the following Southwestarea 

residents on their recent 

graduations: 

• Manar Elsakka of Winter 

Garden graduated from Missouri 

State University with a Master of 

Business Administration. 

• Marjorie Felix of Winter 

Garden graduated from Wilkes 

University with a Master of Science 

in nursing. 

• Jordan Grant of Windermere 

graduated from Emory & 

Henry College. 

• Celebration resident Carlos 

Luna graduated with a bachelor’s 

in international affairs from James 

Madison University. 

• Gleide Silva of Ocoee graduated 

from Troy University with a 

master’s degree. 

Alan Fickett 

(left), Rotary Club 

of Dr. Phillips 

foundation chair, 

awards a Paul 

Harris Award in 

honor of longtime 

member Joe 

Goldstein to both 

Joe’s wife, Joanne 

Goldstein (second 

from left), and 

Joe’s son, Ben 

Goldstein (second 

from right). They 

are congratulated 

by club President 

Mark Ramey. 

• MetroWest resident Shannon 

Taylor graduated from Mar quette 

University with a doctorate in 

dentistry. 

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