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Best of<br />
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
NEW YEAR, HEALTHIER YOU ..............................................................5<br />
THE BUSINESS CORNER .....................................................................6<br />
BEST OF SOUTHWEST 2023 ...............................................................7<br />
LIVING WELL ................................................................................... 11<br />
Health Resolutions Doctors Encourage <strong>You</strong> to Make Today<br />
Senior Fitness: <strong>You</strong> May Have More Choices Than <strong>You</strong> Think<br />
SCHOOL NEWS.............................................................................. 14<br />
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD........................................................ 17<br />
SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY.....................................................18<br />
PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER<br />
Rick V. Martin<br />
January 5, 2023<br />
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<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong><br />
Healthier <strong>You</strong><br />
31<br />
From looking younger to<br />
feeling fit, there are many<br />
reasons people set goals for<br />
the new year. Keeping resolutions<br />
can be a daunting task;<br />
however, Southwest Orlando<br />
Bulletin’s annual <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>,<br />
Healthier <strong>You</strong> section provides<br />
advice to help readers achieve<br />
and maintain their goals.<br />
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Health Center<br />
Community Health Centers<br />
Inc. was announced as a 2022 Best<br />
and Brightest Company to Work<br />
For by the National Association for<br />
Business Resources (NABR) for the<br />
fifth consecutive year. CHC was selected<br />
nationally as one of the 135<br />
winners out of 1,000 nominations. The<br />
Best and Brightest Program provides<br />
the business community the opportunity<br />
to gain recognition, showcase their<br />
best practices, and demonstrate why<br />
each would be an ideal workplace<br />
for employees. The winners will be<br />
honored during the 2023 Illuminate<br />
Business Summit. The 2022 winning<br />
companies were assessed by an independent<br />
research firm that reviewed<br />
several key measures relative to other<br />
nationally recognized winners. Part<br />
of the assessment included a confidential<br />
survey that was sent to CHC<br />
team members. The key measures<br />
included compensation, benefits and<br />
employee solutions; employee enrichment,<br />
engagement and retention; employee<br />
education and development;<br />
recruitment, selection and orientation;<br />
employee achievement and recognition;<br />
communication and shared vision;<br />
diversity and inclusion; work-life<br />
balance; community initiatives and<br />
strategic company performance. For<br />
more information about CHC, visit<br />
www.chcfl.org. ª<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong> <strong>New</strong><br />
Landscape!
Thank you to the hundreds of<br />
Southwest readers who participated<br />
in Best of Southwest 2023, Southwest<br />
Orlando Bulletin’s 15th annual survey<br />
of residents’ favorite restaurants,<br />
resorts and more. Congratulations to<br />
this year’s winners:<br />
Best Family Restaurant<br />
1. Bella Italia Ristorante<br />
2. Fresco Cucina Italiana<br />
3. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant<br />
BestOf<br />
Southwest<br />
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2023<br />
Best Steak<br />
1. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood<br />
2. Ruth’s Chris Steak House<br />
3. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse &<br />
Wine Bar<br />
Best Seafood<br />
1. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood<br />
2. Ocean Prime<br />
3. Bonefish Grill<br />
Best Fine Dining Restaurant<br />
1. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood<br />
2. Ruth’s Chris Steak House<br />
3. Matthew’s Steakhouse<br />
3. Seasons 52<br />
Best Fast Food/Casual Restaurant<br />
1. Chick-fil-A<br />
2. Chipotle Mexican Grill<br />
3. Fresh Kitchen<br />
Best Italian Restaurant<br />
1. Olive Garden Italian<br />
Res taurant<br />
2. Fresco Cucina Italiana<br />
3. Bella Tuscany Italian Restaurant<br />
Best Mexican Restaurant<br />
1. Agave Azul<br />
2. Azteca D’Oro Mexican<br />
Restaurant<br />
3. San Jose’s Original Mexican<br />
Restaurant<br />
Best Sushi<br />
1. Seito Sushi<br />
2. Gochi Japanese Kitchen<br />
3. Aji Sushi Teppan<br />
Best Pizza<br />
1. Joe’s Pizza<br />
2. Pizza Hut<br />
3. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza<br />
Best Wine Shop/Bar/Happy Hour<br />
1. Tim’s Wine Market<br />
2. Vine’s Grille & Wine Bar<br />
3. Cooper’s Hawk Winery &<br />
Restaurants<br />
Best Pet Services<br />
1. Woof Gang Bakery &<br />
Grooming<br />
2. PetSmart<br />
3. Pet Paradise Winter Garden<br />
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Humana, Medicare with supplemental, OSCAR, United Healthcare and many more.
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Best Fitness Facility<br />
1. LA Fitness<br />
2. CrossFit Winter Garden<br />
3. Dr. P. Phillips YMCA<br />
Best Day Spa<br />
1. Gentle Touch MediSpa &<br />
Wellness<br />
2. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando,<br />
Grande Lakes<br />
3. The Woodhouse Day Spa<br />
Best Salon/Barbershop<br />
1. Great Clips<br />
2. Nick’s Barber Shop<br />
3. Sports Clips<br />
Best Place of Worship<br />
1. First Baptist Orlando<br />
2. Mosaic Church<br />
3. Holy Family Catholic Church<br />
Best Golf Course<br />
1. Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill<br />
Club & Lodge<br />
2. Orange County National Golf<br />
Center and Lodge<br />
3. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando,<br />
Grande Lakes<br />
3. West Orange Country Club<br />
Best Entertainment Venue<br />
1. Walt Disney World<br />
2. Dr. Phillips Center for the<br />
Performing Arts<br />
3. House of Blues<br />
Best Wedding Venue<br />
1. Bella Collina<br />
2. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando,<br />
Grande Lakes<br />
3. Walt Disney World<br />
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Meet The Goodless Dermatology Team!<br />
Same day appointments available<br />
Same day appointments available<br />
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On behalf of myself and my staff, I<br />
would like to thank my patients who<br />
recognized my office, Holehouse Center<br />
for Complete Dentistry, as a Best Dentist<br />
for the Winter Garden Area. Our sole<br />
purpose is to provide quality dental care<br />
and to treat our patients with respect in a<br />
gentle & caring manner. Over the years<br />
we have upgraded our practice to better<br />
serve our patients, including lowexposure<br />
digital x-rays, intra-oral pictures<br />
of each tooth, a more comfortable<br />
cleaning by our well-experienced<br />
hygienists, and completing a highquality,<br />
permanent crowns in a single<br />
visit.<br />
Along with providing family dental<br />
care, we also specialize in cosmetic and<br />
complex dental services that are<br />
designed specically for your smile that<br />
focus on a natural appearance, that feel<br />
comfortable, and that promote longevity.<br />
Our front office will try their best to<br />
accommodate your requests, but just<br />
remember that we are still experiencing<br />
some delays due to the residual effects of<br />
the COVID pandemic. We appreciate<br />
your patience in these matters.<br />
Thank you again for holding our office<br />
in high regards, and we will continue to<br />
earn your respect daily.<br />
Sincerely, Thomas G. Holehouse DMD<br />
Dr Thomas Holehouse<br />
Thank you for Voting Us Best Dentist!<br />
In appreciation of your recognition, we will offer an extra<br />
20% discount off<br />
our Zoom In-House Whitening System if you mention<br />
this advertisement. Includes pre-treatment desensitization,<br />
impressions for take-home trays, and 3-4 applications<br />
at your second appointment. <strong>New</strong> patients can also take<br />
advantage of this offer.<br />
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wintergardendentist.com | 407-654-1296
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Nurse Practitioners:<br />
Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC<br />
Irene Gan, PMHNP<br />
Raykha Crag-Chaderton, PMHNP-BC<br />
Nadine Massillon, ARPN<br />
Therapists:<br />
Michael Kellogg, LMHC, ATR-BC<br />
Randie Morillo, LCSW, ACSW<br />
Amy Singleton, LMHC<br />
Brooke Parker, LMHC<br />
Cristal Daniel, LMHC<br />
Nadine Massillon<br />
Esther Pelissier<br />
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Best Child’s Birthday Venue<br />
1. Chuck E. Cheese’s<br />
2. Monkey Joe’s<br />
3. Defy Orlando<br />
Best Private School<br />
1. The First Academy<br />
2. Windermere Preparatory School<br />
3. Foundation Academy<br />
Best Real Estate Agent<br />
1. Ron Ziolkowski of Re/Max<br />
Prime Properties<br />
2. Matt McKee of The McKee Group<br />
3. John Crescenti of Re/Max<br />
Properties S.W. Inc.<br />
Best Insurance Agency<br />
1. State Farm Insurance<br />
2. Robert <strong>New</strong>some of Business<br />
Insurance Center<br />
3. Progressive Insurance<br />
Best Dentist<br />
1. Matthew McKissock, D.M.D.,<br />
of Windermere Den tistry<br />
2. Thomas Holehouse, D.M.D., of<br />
Holeshouse Center for Complete<br />
Dentistry<br />
3. Mike DiMauro, DDS, of Pediatric<br />
Dentistry<br />
Best Physician<br />
1. Niral C. Patel, M.D., of<br />
Windermere Medical Center<br />
2. Trishanna Sookdeo, M.D., of<br />
Sookdeo Family Medicine<br />
3. Syed Quadri, M.D., of Psych<br />
Pointe of Florida<br />
Best Veterinarian<br />
1. Douglas S. Pearce, D.V.M., of<br />
Animal Clinic of Windermere<br />
2. Sand Lake Animal Clinic<br />
3. Thomas Oakes, D.V.M., of Oakes<br />
Animal Hospital ª<br />
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DoCtorS enCourage<br />
<strong>You</strong> to Make toDaY<br />
Senior FitneSS:<br />
<strong>You</strong> MaY Have More<br />
CHoiCeS tHan<br />
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The new year represents a fresh<br />
start and is the perfect time to invest<br />
in your health. However, you may be<br />
unsure which resolutions will have the<br />
biggest impact. Doctors say that the<br />
easy, tangible actions you take are<br />
some of the most important.<br />
“Many people kick off the start of<br />
each new year with big-picture health<br />
resolutions,” says Jack Resneck<br />
Jr., M.D., president of the American<br />
Medical Association (AMA). “The<br />
good news is that small, positive<br />
health choices made right now can<br />
have long-lasting effects.”<br />
Want to get started today? Here<br />
are 10 resolutions the AMA recommends<br />
to top your list this year:<br />
• Exercise is essential for your<br />
physical and mental health, so get<br />
moving today. A good rule of thumb<br />
for adults is at least 150 minutes a<br />
week of moderate-intensity activity<br />
or 75 minutes a week of vigorousintensity<br />
activity.<br />
• Vaccination is the best protection<br />
against a number of serious illnesses.<br />
To protect yourself and your family,<br />
get up to date on your vaccines. <strong>You</strong>r<br />
Health Resolutions Doctors<br />
Encourage <strong>You</strong> to Make Today<br />
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Performing<br />
at least 150<br />
minutes of<br />
moderateintensity<br />
activity is<br />
recommended<br />
for adults.<br />
doctor can let you know if you’re due<br />
for any boosters. If you have questions,<br />
speak with your physician and<br />
review trusted resources, including<br />
getvaccineanswers.org.<br />
• Get screened. Estimates based<br />
on statistical models show that since<br />
April 2020, millions of screenings<br />
for breast, colorectal and prostate<br />
cancer diagnoses may have been<br />
missed because of pandemic-related<br />
care disruptions. Check in with your<br />
physician. If you’re due for preventive<br />
care, tests or screenings, make an<br />
appointment. These measures are designed<br />
to keep you healthy and help<br />
your doctor spot certain conditions<br />
before they become serious.<br />
• High blood pressure, also known<br />
as hypertension, can increase your<br />
risk of heart attack or stroke, and it<br />
affects millions of Americans. Visit<br />
manageyourbp.org to understand<br />
what your blood pressure numbers<br />
mean and what you can do to get<br />
your blood pressure under control.<br />
• One in 3 American adults<br />
has prediabetes, a condition that<br />
can lead to Type 2 diabetes if left<br />
unmanaged. However, there are<br />
steps you can take that can help delay<br />
or even prevent the onset of Type<br />
2 diabetes. Learn your risk by taking<br />
a simple 2-minute self-screening<br />
test at doihaveprediabetes.org. This<br />
resource also features helpful lifestyle<br />
tips that can help you reverse<br />
prediabetes.<br />
• Whenever possible, drink water<br />
instead of sugar-sweetened beverages,<br />
and replace processed foods —<br />
especially those with added sodium<br />
and sugar — with nutritious, whole<br />
foods, including fruits, vegetables,<br />
whole grains, nuts, herbs and spices.<br />
• If consuming alcohol, drink<br />
only in moderation. The Dietary<br />
Guidelines for Americans defines<br />
that as up to one drink per day for<br />
women and two drinks per day for<br />
men, and only by adults of legal<br />
drinking age.<br />
• Speak with your doctor or<br />
health care professional about<br />
quitting tobacco and nicotine use.<br />
Declare your home and car smokefree<br />
to eliminate secondhand smoke<br />
exposure.<br />
• Follow your doctor’s instructions<br />
when taking prescription drugs<br />
— especially opioids. Always store<br />
and dispose of these medications<br />
safely to prevent misuse. Whenever<br />
prescribed antibiotics, take them<br />
exactly as directed. Not taking the<br />
full course can lead to antibiotic<br />
resistance, a serious public health<br />
problem, and will not make you feel<br />
better if you have a virus such as a<br />
cold or flu.<br />
• Invest in your mental health by<br />
managing stress, getting sufficient<br />
sleep, exercising and seeking help<br />
from a mental health professional<br />
when you need it.<br />
If you don’t have health insurance,<br />
representatives of the AMA encourage<br />
you to sign up for coverage at<br />
healthcare.gov, which has new, affordable<br />
options. The enrollment<br />
deadline for 2023 coverage is Jan.<br />
15, 2023. Find more health resources<br />
at ama-assn.org.<br />
For a healthy 2023 and beyond,<br />
invest in your wellness with these<br />
doctor-recommended <strong>New</strong> <strong>Year</strong>’s<br />
resolutions.<br />
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Do you struggle with starting or<br />
maintaining a fitness routine? Don’t<br />
worry, you’re not alone. While most<br />
know that exercise is beneficial, fitness<br />
can be daunting, especially if<br />
you’re older than age 65 and want<br />
to be sure that you work out in a<br />
way that is safe and effective. The<br />
good news? Physical activity is key<br />
to maintaining health and mobility<br />
as you age, and if you are eligible,<br />
the right Medicare Advantage plan<br />
can provide tools and resources to<br />
help you get off the couch. If you just<br />
need a little motivation to reengage<br />
in your fitness and social routines or<br />
would like to start a new one, there<br />
are more choices than ever in exercise<br />
and wellness options.<br />
Meeting Seniors Where They Are<br />
No matter your age, the ongoing<br />
pandemic has caused tremendous<br />
changes in many lives, including<br />
an increase in physical and mental<br />
health issues because of social isolation.<br />
Many seniors were understandably<br />
cautious due to a heightened<br />
health risk and experienced a greater<br />
disruption of trusted routines. More<br />
good news? Most continue to see a<br />
return to their lifestyles and activities.<br />
A recent nationwide poll by Tivity<br />
Health — a leading provider of<br />
healthy lifestyle solutions, including<br />
SilverSneakers, the nation’s leading<br />
community fitness program designed<br />
for older adults — shows that seniors<br />
no longer just work out at the gym<br />
or home but enjoy the freedom to exercise<br />
how and where they please:<br />
indoors, outdoors, at the gym or community<br />
center, together or alone, inperson<br />
or virtual.<br />
The poll also found that during<br />
the past few months, 78% of seniors<br />
have engaged in some type of physical<br />
activity, the highest proportion in<br />
months. More seniors are engaging<br />
in activities that bring them joy and<br />
can include a variety of movements<br />
— walking, household chores, gardening,<br />
hiking, etc. By identifying<br />
how the past few years have unsettled<br />
these daily routines, we can take<br />
steps to help older adults reenergize<br />
and reengage in healthy activities<br />
that are enjoyable and encourage<br />
valuable social connections.<br />
Senior Fitness: <strong>You</strong> May<br />
Have More Choices Than <strong>You</strong> Think<br />
All <strong>You</strong> Need Is an iPhone<br />
By joining forces with Apple<br />
Fitness+, the award-winning fitness<br />
and wellness service designed to<br />
be welcoming to all, SilverSneakers<br />
members in participating health<br />
plans will soon have access to<br />
Apple Fitness+, with workout types<br />
from strength to yoga, guided mediations<br />
and more at no additional<br />
cost. Programming allows members<br />
to exercise where they want, when<br />
they want with world-class workouts<br />
and fitness programming curated for<br />
a range of skill levels and interests.<br />
“We know that fitness isn’t one<br />
size fits all, especially with today’s<br />
dynamic senior population,” said<br />
Richard Ashworth, president and<br />
CEO of Tivity Health. “Seniors need<br />
a variety of options for physical activity<br />
that fit their lifestyles. Our partnership<br />
with Apple Fitness+ offers<br />
fitness for all skill levels, interests and<br />
goals, including a wide array of content<br />
presented by expert instructors<br />
and celebrity guests.”<br />
Seniors Can<br />
Change the Fitness Industry<br />
The fitness industry is changing.<br />
According to the International<br />
Council on Active Aging, a large<br />
and growing number of products<br />
and services are being developed to<br />
allow people to fully enjoy the gift of<br />
a longer life, which requires a foundation<br />
of good health. Exercise remains<br />
critical for seniors to maintain<br />
There are<br />
more options<br />
than ever for<br />
seniors to<br />
maintain a<br />
fitness routine.<br />
a healthy immune system that’s able<br />
to fight off disease, and consistent<br />
exercise can improve balance and<br />
strength and help prevent falls. One<br />
trend the pandemic saw was the rise<br />
of digital and virtual care, and it’s<br />
here to stay. About 1 in 4 seniors are<br />
currently using a device to monitor<br />
their health and well-being, and the<br />
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use of video calls to socially connect<br />
with friends and family members has<br />
steadily increased in the past several<br />
months.<br />
Fitness Is More Than a Workout<br />
“As a fitness instructor, I see firsthand<br />
how exercise can change a<br />
person’s life,” said Jen Burgmeier,<br />
2022 SilverSneakers Instructor of the<br />
<strong>Year</strong>. “But fitness is more than just a<br />
workout. I have SilverSneakers members<br />
who attend classes both in-person<br />
and virtually, and I love that they<br />
have a choice to work out when and<br />
where they want. One of my members<br />
recently said that the laughter<br />
and camaraderie coming through<br />
her computer screen makes you feel<br />
like you could conquer anything! I<br />
get so much joy out of seeing them<br />
take meaningful steps to improve<br />
their health and watch them fall in<br />
love with SilverSneakers.”<br />
Don’t wait to jump-start your fitness<br />
journey. For more information about<br />
how seniors can check their eligibility,<br />
visit silversneakers.com.<br />
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n Bay Meadows<br />
Elementary<br />
Bay Meadows Elementary<br />
Principal Joann Dorries welcomed<br />
author Rae Marsh to the school for<br />
an author’s visit. Ms. Marsh read her<br />
book, Love, Maggie: Chronicles of<br />
3rd Grade, to the second and third<br />
grade classes. The students were<br />
also able to get their pre-purchased<br />
books signed by the author.<br />
n Panther Lake<br />
Elementary<br />
Panther Lake Elementary fifth<br />
grade patrols, along with members<br />
of the Winter Garden Bloom<br />
& Grow Garden Society, planted<br />
SCHOOL NEWS<br />
compiled by Lauren Salinero<br />
a pink trumpet tree to commemorate<br />
the opening of the school. A<br />
plaque is displayed by the tree<br />
with a QR code that links to a<br />
national registry, where people<br />
can read the tree’s story. The tree,<br />
which is expected to grow 30 feet<br />
tall, will bloom each spring with<br />
pink flowers.<br />
n Whispering Oak<br />
Elementary<br />
Representatives of Orange County<br />
Public Schools named Joyce<br />
Conley a finalist for assistant principal<br />
of the year. As assistant principal<br />
at Whispering Oak Elementary, Ms.<br />
Conley’s top priority is student success.<br />
She has developed schoolwide<br />
events to engage and uplift students.<br />
These efforts include starting a multicultural<br />
club. She is always visible<br />
Lori Leda’s second graders at Bay Meadows Elementary are visited by author Rae Marsh.<br />
Fifth graders at Panther Lake Elementary plant a pink trumpet tree with the help of members<br />
of the Winter Garden Bloom & Grow Garden Society.
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around campus, from assisting in<br />
the cafeteria to helping the custodial<br />
staff develop a game plan. Ms.<br />
Conley is also committed to coaching<br />
and lifting up other current and<br />
aspiring assistant principals. The<br />
OCPS winner of assistant principal<br />
of the year will be announced Feb.<br />
10 at the Stellar Awards being held<br />
at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.<br />
n Et Al<br />
Joyce<br />
Conley of<br />
Whispering<br />
Oak Elementary<br />
is a finalist for<br />
Orange County<br />
Public Schools’<br />
assistant principal<br />
of the year.<br />
Orange County Public Schools<br />
officials announced administrative<br />
changes at the following Southwestarea<br />
schools:<br />
• Carla Kelly is assistant principal<br />
at Bay Lakes Elementary.<br />
• Bradley Martin is principal at<br />
Hunter’s Creek Elementary.<br />
• Jeffrey Peters is principal at<br />
Independence Elementary.<br />
• Tricia Travis is assistant<br />
principal at Independence<br />
Elementary.<br />
• Tara <strong>You</strong>ng is assistant principal<br />
at Ocoee Elementary.<br />
• Antonisha Ellington is assistant<br />
principal at Water Spring<br />
Elementary.<br />
• Matthew Hendricks is principal<br />
at Water Spring Elementary.<br />
• Le Thi My Nguyen is assistant<br />
principal at Dr. Phillips High.<br />
During the 66th annual Council<br />
of the Great City Schools Fall<br />
Conference, Orange County Public<br />
Schools and the University of<br />
Central Florida were presented with<br />
the 2022 Dr. Shirley S. Schwartz<br />
Urban Education Impact Award for<br />
the Comprehensive Urban Teacher<br />
Pipeline Project. The award honors<br />
an outstanding partnership between<br />
a university and an urban school district<br />
that has had a positive and significant<br />
impact on student learning.<br />
The Comprehensive Urban Teacher<br />
Pipeline centers around the recruitment<br />
and retention of future teacher<br />
candidates and teachers in high-need<br />
Title I schools. The partnership for this<br />
project began in 2018 with the Teacher<br />
Quality Partnership, which then expanded<br />
with two additional programs:<br />
the OCPS/Lockheed Martin/<br />
UCF Academy for Mathematics and<br />
Science Tuition-free Master’s Program<br />
and the OCPS/UCF/Noyce STEM<br />
Tuition-free Doctoral Program.<br />
To promote its specialized learning<br />
programs — known as magnets<br />
— Orange County Public Schools is<br />
hosting a virtual Magnet Fair. All parents<br />
and students are invited to learn<br />
more about the 46 magnet programs<br />
offered in 33 sites across elementary,<br />
middle and high schools. These focused<br />
programs encourage academic<br />
excellence in highly specialized areas<br />
of study and often pave a road into<br />
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post-secondary schools and colleges.<br />
Included in the spotlight programs are<br />
several schools located in Southwest<br />
Orlando. They include Lakeview<br />
Middle’s World Language Academy,<br />
which provides instruction for Englishspeaking<br />
students to learn a second<br />
language and be on their way to becoming<br />
biliterate in Spanish or French<br />
while cultivating an understanding of<br />
other cultures to be better prepared<br />
for a global future. Students can earn<br />
two high school credits of foreign language<br />
prior to entering high school<br />
and will be better prepared to enroll in<br />
an Advanced Placement foreign language<br />
course. In addition, Maxey<br />
Elementary’s Visual and Performing<br />
Arts magnet program provides opportunities<br />
for students to experience the<br />
arts across all content areas while infusing<br />
technology to enhance students’<br />
learning. The children hone their skills,<br />
techniques and processes in music,<br />
the visual arts and dance. The virtual<br />
fair can be accessed at www.ocps.<br />
net/cms/one.aspx?portalId=54703<br />
&pageId=1515993. Students must<br />
apply for the magnet program at<br />
www.schoolchoice.ocps.net, and the<br />
application window is open through<br />
Feb. 15, 2023.<br />
Although we try to ensure that all information<br />
presented above is the most current, correct and<br />
dependable available, we do rely on others for<br />
the source of our news. Therefore, the Southwest<br />
Orlando Bulletin and Cornerstone Publishing &<br />
Multi-Media LLC cannot be held responsible for the<br />
validity of the information presented here, nor does<br />
mentioning it constitute an endorsement. School<br />
<strong>New</strong>s is welcome and may be mailed to P.O.<br />
Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786; or emailed to<br />
Lauren@kearneypublishing.com. ª
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n Children’s/Teen<br />
Programs<br />
Ongoing — In-Person Storytimes<br />
Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden,<br />
hosts the following in-person storytimes for children:<br />
Storybook Fun for preschoolers is Fridays at 10:15<br />
a.m., Toddler Time is Fridays at 10:45 a.m., and Tiny<br />
Tales for babies up to 18 months is Fridays at 11:15<br />
a.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323 or visit<br />
www.ocls.info.<br />
n Event/Program<br />
Jan. 16 — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.<br />
Unity Parade And Celebration<br />
The city of Ocoee holds its 15th annual Dr. Martin<br />
Luther King Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration, beginning<br />
at Citrus Elementary School, 87 N. Clarke<br />
Road, and ending in the parking lot at West Oaks<br />
Mall. The public is invited to attend a post-parade<br />
celebration in the West Oaks Mall food court at 11<br />
a.m. Daralene Jones of WFTV-Channel 9 is keynote<br />
speaker. For more information, call 407-905-3100 or<br />
visit www.ocoee.org.<br />
n Miscellaneous<br />
Jan. 18 — Open House<br />
The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, holds<br />
an open house for prospective parents. Time: 8:30 a.m.,<br />
10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call<br />
407-206-8600 or visit thefirstacademy.org/tour.<br />
Jan. 28 — Open House<br />
Windermere Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden<br />
Vineland Road, Windermere, holds an open house for prospective<br />
parents, during which attendees tour the campus<br />
with current students and teachers and hear from faculty<br />
members regarding curriculum and academic programs.<br />
Registration is requested. Time: 3 p.m. For more information,<br />
call 407-905-7737, email info@windermereprep.com<br />
or visit windermereprep.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 />
Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31 — 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 click<br />
“Contact Us.”<br />
Jan. 11, 18 & 25 — 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 />
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Now open in a new location and accepting new<br />
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Dr. Hussain is a Mayo Clinic-trained and double<br />
board-certified Medical Doctor specializing in<br />
Regenerative Medicine with the latest technology in<br />
high-quality Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and<br />
image-guided injections for painful conditions such<br />
as arthritis, chronic injuries, as well as hair<br />
restoration and aesthetics.<br />
Dr. Hussain has more than 15 years of experience<br />
in evaluation and non-opioid treatment of painful<br />
disorders with joint and spinal injections, under<br />
X-ray and ultrasound guidance; Botox® injections<br />
for Migraines and other conditions; as well as<br />
performing specialized tests for muscle and nerve<br />
problems (electrodiagnostic studies).<br />
Dr. Hussain is fluent in Spanish.<br />
<strong>You</strong> should seek a consultation if you have a<br />
condition that causes pain and limits your function<br />
or if you had a recent injury or motor vehicle<br />
accident, even if you are feeling fine. <strong>You</strong> have 14<br />
days to get medical attention after a motor vehicle<br />
accident or your insurance may deny your claim.
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Jan. 12, 19 & 26 — 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 />
Jan. 12, 19 & 26 — Virtual<br />
Toastmasters 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 />
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 />
Jan. 10 & Feb. 14 — 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 />
Jan. 10 & 24 — 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<br />
group meetings for individuals affected by mental<br />
illness. The connection support group meets in<br />
Room B-204, and families meet in Room B-206.<br />
The 90-minute meeting is peer-led and helps participants<br />
connect with each other, learn from each<br />
other’s experiences, share coping strategies and<br />
offer each other encouragement and understanding.<br />
Time: the second and fourth Tuesday of each<br />
month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-<br />
253-1900, email information@namigo.org or visit<br />
www.namigo.org.<br />
Jan. 15 — GriefShare: Loss Of A<br />
Spouse/Partner Program<br />
The Barnes Learning Center, Room 210, on the second<br />
floor of the Founder’s Hall adjacent to Building C at<br />
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-<br />
Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts GriefShare: Loss of a<br />
Spouse/Partner, a one-time free program for anyone who<br />
is grieving the loss of a spouse/partner no matter how<br />
long ago the loss occurred. Time: 2-4 p.m. The meeting<br />
is free; however, registration is required. To RSVP, visit<br />
st.lukes.org/griefsharespouse. For more information, call<br />
407-876-4991, ext. 262; or email care@st.lukes.org.<br />
Jan. 17 & Feb. 1 — Virtual Teen Grief<br />
Support Group Meetings<br />
The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual<br />
teen grief support group meetings for teens 12-17 struggling<br />
with the loss of a loved one or feeling anxious, upset<br />
or confused because of the pandemic. Groups are free<br />
and open to the public. Registration is required. Time:<br />
first and third Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. For<br />
more information or to register, call 866-742-6655 or visit<br />
www.cornerstonehospice.org.<br />
Jan. 18 — Virtual Teen Talks Support<br />
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 />
n Volunteers Needed<br />
Ongoing — Volunteers Needed<br />
My Brother’s Keeper seeks volunteers — especially adult<br />
men (18-older) of color — who can serve as positive role<br />
models and mentor boys and young men of color. For<br />
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