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Step Up Your Skin Care Routine
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New Home Tech Trends and Innovations
Do You Know Your Home’s HVAC System?
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Having a good skin care routine
is one of the most important factors
in how age affects your image.
Healthy, glowing skin gives a youthful
appearance and can take years
off your face. While it’s best to
begin a good skin care regimen
as early in life as possible, many
of us don’t think about its importance
until we start to notice lines,
wrinkles, redness, puffiness and
dry skin that can come with age.
Whether you are just starting the
habit of a skin care routine or are
looking for ways to improve what
you’re already doing, below are
some tips to help step up your skin
care routine:
• Wash your face twice a day.
You may have heard this lecture as
a teenager, but parents everywhere
had a point. Washing your face literally
cleans away the pollutants
that assault it throughout the day.
At night, your skin is at its driest due
to overnight water loss. Washing
your face in the morning removes
any buildup overnight and allows
your face to replenish its moisture.
• Exfoliate at least once a week.
Skin cells are constantly in a state
of shedding and rebuilding, which
can leave dead skin cells sitting
on your body. While those dead
cells will fall off eventually, you
can help speed the process and let
the younger skin shine through by
exfoliating at least once a week.
When exfoliating, be sure to use
gentle, circular motions. Scrubbing
your skin too hard can cause more
harm than good.
• Use a toner directly after
washing your face. Today’s toners
aren’t what you might remember
from a decade or more ago,
the alcohol-based astringent that
stung when it was applied. Current
toners are typically water-based
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Target Skin Concerns With Individual Products
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and are used after cleaning the
face and before applying serums
and moisturizers. Toners can address
an array of skin concerns,
from acne and oily skin to dry and
wrinkled skin.
• Target individual skin concerns
next with a serum. Serums contain
active ingredients that are applied
directly to the skin, often only in
the affected areas. While hydration
and wrinkle-reducing serums
are very common, serums can also
address redness, dark spots and
uneven skin tone. They can soothe
sensitive skin and provide a protective
shield from free radicals and
damage. Give the serum a few
minutes to fully soak into the skin
before moving to the next step.
• Keep skin hydrated with a moisturizer.
Look for a moisturizer that
contains ingredients like hyaluronic
acid, glycerin and ceramides. It
should feel lightweight and sink into
the skin, not thick or sitting on top of
the skin. As great as using a moisturizer
can be, it shouldn’t be the primary
source of hydration for your
skin. The best way to keep your skin
hydrated is to start from the inside
out. The Institute of Medicine of the
National Academies determined an
adequately hydrated male drinks
about 3.7 liters of water and an adequately
hydrated female drinks
about 2.7 liters of water each day.
• Don’t forget that skin care
doesn’t stop at the face. Be sure to
exfoliate, clean and moisturize oftenoverlooked
areas of the skin, such as
the elbows, knees, hands and feet.
Skin is the body’s largest organ. It
protects the body from injury, infection,
the elements and more. All of
your skin deserves to be cared for,
so take the time each day to maintain
a routine to bring your skin’s natural
beauty to the surface. ª

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Q Healthy West Orange
Wellness Park opens
The city of Ocoee held a
Valentine’s Day grand opening
and ribbon-cutting ceremony for
its new Healthy West Orange
Wellness Park on Feb. 14. The
park is located directly across from
the Ocoee Police Department at
1320 S. Bluford Ave.
The Ocoee Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA) and the
city partnered with the West
Orange Healthcare District
to turn two retention ponds into
a park. In 2021, the CRA finalized
the design with the goal of
building a wellness destination for
Ocoee residents to walk, run, bike
and train. The 5-acre site includes
a half-mile, 10-foot-wide, multipurpose
trail around both ponds and
four shaded wellness stations, two
of which have suspension-fitness
equipment for strength training. A
shaded pavilion sits in the middle of
the large pond, connected to both
sides of the trail by a boardwalk.
The boardwalk and seating areas
offer a serene setting for relaxation.
The park’s exercise equipment has
QR codes that can connect users
to a fitness app that tracks information,
including steps and reps.
Fitness stations have 10 pieces of
equipment with 60 different strength
and training exercises. The West
Orange Healthcare District awarded
the city’s CRA with a $2.25 million
seed grant for the construction
of Wellness Park. The total cost for
building it was $2.95 million. Park
hours are 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Q New rail system opens
connectivity to Southwest
Orlando
Orlando’s Right Rail coalition and
Universal Orlando Resort officials
announced significant progress toward
realizing the vision of commuter
rail connectivity throughout
Central Florida with the creation
of the Shingle Creek Transit Utility
Community Development District.
The limited-purpose public entity
will plan, finance, construct, operate,
NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS
own and maintain a new Orange
County Convention Center SunRail
station, which advances a key priority
for SunRail — the Sunshine
Corridor Program. The program creates
a commuter rail line between
the Orlando International Airport
and the Orange County Convention
Center, expanding SunRail and connecting
Central Florida communities
across the region. When complete,
it will provide important regional
connectivity for residents, including
more than 100,000 local workers
in the International Drive area, and
visitors, too. The corridor will also
connect residents and visitors to
Brightline, the privately run intercity
rail line currently serving Miami, Fort
Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and
— coming this year — the Orlando
International Airport.
“We’ve known for years that connectivity
between the airport and
International Drive area will be essential
to our entire region’s future,”
said Maria Triscari, president of
the International Drive Resort Area
Chamber of Commerce, which
sponsors Orlando’s Right Rail, a
coalition that advocates for an inclusive,
regional mass transit plan
and supports the Sunshine Corridor
Program. “This new station is great
news for our entire community.”
Q Pam Gould resigns from
Shepherd’s Hope
Southwest resident and District 4
school board member Pam Gould
resigned as CEO/president of
Shepherd’s Hope. Her last day
with the organization was Jan. 31.
Founder Bill Barnes is serving as
interim CEO while the Shepherd’s
Hope board searches for a new
president.
“Pam Gould has decided to chart
another path of service, which cannot
be pursued while at Shepherd’s
Hope,” said John Miller, board
chair of the nonprofit. “Pam’s leadership
has been instrumental to guiding
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Shepherd’s Hope through the challenges
the pandemic presented the
last several years. On behalf of our
board of directors, I thank Pam for
her many contributions and wish her
the very best in her next chapter of
community service.”
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Ambassadors of West Orange
Chamber of Commerce held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony for Crisp &
Green in Horizon West. WOCC
builds partnerships, strong businesses
and commitment to the community
by serving as the leading
business advocate in Central Florida,
photo courtesy of WOCC
West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the grand opening of
Crisp & Green in Horizon West.
Q Lighthouse Central Florida
receives grants
Lighthouse Central Florida, an
Orlando-based nonprofit that provides
vision rehabilitation services
to individuals living with blindness
and/or other visual impairments, received
three major grants (totaling
$130,000) to support general operations,
update technological infrastructure
and fund its children’s and adult
programs. The grants were awarded
by three separate groups — the
Bainum Family Foundation, John R.
and Ruth W. Gurtler Foundation, and
the Universal Orlando Foundation.
The funding allows Lighthouse to continue
providing vital programming
for children and adults, as well as enhance
and upgrade its IT resources.
For more information about the
programs and services offered
by Lighthouse Central Florida, including
how to support them, visit
www.lighthousecfl.org.
facilitating opportunity to nearly
1,000 member businesses. For more
information about WOCC, call 407-
656-1304 or visit wochamber.com.
Some adults are at higher risk of
developing Alzheimer’s disease; however,
there are preventative steps that
can be taken now to help preserve
brain health. One way people can
help take control of their brain health is
by joining an Alzheimer’s clinical trial
like the Ahead Study, which is a preventative
trial that aims to get ahead of
Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms
are apparent. The Ahead Study is currently
testing lecanemab, a newly approved
Food and Drug Administration
treatment, to see if it can possibly prevent
Alzheimer’s disease. To speak to
an expert about the importance of diversity
in Alzheimer’s research, contact
K2 Medical Research at 407-500-
5252 or visit www.k2med.com. ª

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SOUTHWEST ORLANDO
Home & Real Estate
Volume 3, Issue 11 — February 2023
Do You Know
Your Home’s
HVAC System?
New
Home Tech
Trends and
Innovations
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If you love being up to date on the
latest home innovations, you can’t do
better than the Consumer Electronics
Show (CES) each January. Viewing
the highlights from CES lets you explore
the newest technology to entertain
you and your family or make
household chores much easier. For
tech-savvy consumers and anyone
seeking great new solutions in home
technology, this year’s offerings do
not disappoint.
Here are four outstanding innovations
from LG Electronics featured at
CES 2023 that can enhance your
home:
Be Ahead of the Curve
If you’ve never watched movies or
played your favorite video games
on a curved TV screen, this belongs
on your list for 2023. With the new
LG OLED Flex, you get the perfect
combination for gaming, productivity
and TV viewing that can switch
from a flat to a curved screen at the
push of a button. Viewing and gaming
on a curved screen offers a more
immersive experience, providing
more depth and sharper visual contrast.
You can sit back and enjoy 4K
UHD video content through webOS,
streaming services and TV Tuner; or
lean into an epic video game with
built-in streaming game services.
This TV is also tilt and height adjustable,
so you can set up the most
comfortable space to enjoy your favorite
content.
Whether flat or curved, this TV’s
built-in evo technology delivers the
same exceptional picture quality
and performance that have made
LG OLED TVs so popular.
New Home Tech
Trends and Innovations
The new LG UltraGear monitor is one of LG Electronic’s must-have home innovations of 2023.
Get Your Serious Game Face On
For the ultimate gaming monitor,
the new LG UltraGear monitor
is the world’s first OLED 240Hz
gaming display. Available in 27
and 45 inches, its ultrawide screen
provides a rapid 0.1 millisecond
gray-to-gray (GTG) response time,
while the innovative OLED display
provides outstanding picture quality
and high contrast ratio to help gamers
easily detect enemies in any
gaming environment, even in the
darkest scenes. The anti-glare coating
minimizes screen reflections in
dark environments, while its curvature
maximizes immersion. The
V-shape stand offers tilt, height and
swivel adjustment to allow gamers
to enjoy the large screen just as
they want it.
This UltraGear monitor’s large
screen, high refresh rate and fast
response time make it the perfect
solution for gamers looking to experience
next-generation games with
cutting-edge equipment.
Indulge Your Shoe Obsession
If you love shoes but are guilty of
leaving them in boxes in your closet,
here’s your opportunity to show
your shoes some love. The new LG
Styler ShoeTower combines LG Styler
ShoeCare and ShoeCase, creating
a smart, convenient, dual shoe care
and storage solution to clean and display
your favorite footwear.
ShoeCare meticulously sterilizes
and deodorizes the interior and exterior
of any shoe using LG’s unmatched
steam technology. It features an intuitive
2.4-inch touch LCD display, allowing
you to select cleaning mode,
operation process and more.
The Styler ShoeCase is a welcome
addition to any home with its modern,
streamlined design. This new
storage concept features a technologically
enhanced design, ensuring
the optimum humidity and temperature
to keep your footwear looking its
best. With a modular design that can
be configured in various forms and
transparent panels for easy viewing,
Styler ShoeCase is a space-friendly
solution for storing and showcasing
your footwear.
Through LG’s ThinQ app, the dual
ShoeTower system can be controlled
remotely via your smartphone, making
it a truly innovative must-have,
whether you’re a shoe lover or just
need a shoe maintenance solution
for the whole family.
Reimagining Laundry
For those seeking practical solutions
to the problems presented by laundry
appliances, especially in limited
spaces, LG’s newest LG WashTower
model is the answer. Offering a fullsize
dryer above a full-size front-load
washer, these machines provide increased
capacity while lowering the
height compared to existing 24-inch
stacked washing machines and dryers
— so you can clean more without
sacrificing space. Unlike conventional
stacked laundry pairs, LG’s exclusive
center control panel is positioned in
the middle of the unit, providing easier
access to all functions to optimize your
laundry experience. The washer’s
AI DD technology provides optimal
washing performance by detecting
load size, fabric softness and soil level
of clothes, adjusting the proper detergent
amount based on soil level, and
even reduces fabric damage by 10%
when washing delicate items.
Even better, vent installation is not
required in the dryer, allowing for
even more flexibility. Thanks to LG’s
Dual Inverter HeatPump system, the
dryer uses up to 50% less energy
than other models and dries at lower
temperatures to better protect your
clothing.
The unit is also compatible with
LG’s ThinQ Care service, helping
ensure optimal performance by
providing usage alerts and maintenance
tips through LG’s ThinQ app.
Beginning next month, the unit will
also be compatible with LG ThinQ
UP, which provides regular downloadable
updates to give users a personalized
experience.
Explore these and other great innovations
for your home at lg.com.
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How well do you know your heating,
ventilation and air conditioning,
or HVAC, system? Like any product,
you want to keep it in working order,
and being HVAC savvy will help
you keep this vital equipment working
more efficiently regardless of the
temperatures outside.
Here are some important aspects of
your HVAC system you should know:
The Average Lifespan of HVAC
Generally, with proper maintenance,
most residential HVAC
systems have a typical lifespan between
10 to 20 years. For instance,
an increase in dust on surfaces in
your home could be a signal to replace
the furnace filter, which should
be done monthly for optimal performance.
Loud noises from the HVAC
or inconsistent room temperatures
can also indicate the need for maintenance
or an upgrade.
Although an HVAC may continue
to provide comfort during this time
frame, the average homeowner may
still seek to replace an HVAC system
for a variety of reasons such as rising
energy bills, which could also be
a signal that the HVAC is not operating
as efficiently as newer models.
State-of-the-Art HVAC Technology
While most people are familiar
with central HVAC systems, some
homeowners might not know about
“mini-split” systems. A mini-split system
— typically ductless — both heats
and cools. There is an indoor and outdoor
unit; the outdoor unit does most
of the work while the indoor unit distributes
the heating or cooling.
Mini-split HVAC units with inverter
technology like those from LG
Electronics provide zoned heating or
cooling where you need it, all while
providing you with an opportunity to
reduce your reliance on fossil fuels.
This ductless system allows you to select
comfort settings for each zone or
room in your home and then control
the temperature, volume and direction
of airflow, all according to your
preference. Energy Star-certified models
are available and, in addition to
being more eco-friendly than a traditional
HVAC system, can help cut your
cooling costs by up to 30%.
Do You Know
Your Home’s HVAC System?
Keeping up with your HVAC system can improve heating and cooling costs.
Know the SEER Rating
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency
Ratio (SEER) rating of your air conditioner
is a measurement of the
product’s cooling output in comparison
to the total electric energy
input. The SEER rating, which can
range from 13 to more than 30,
represents the heat pump cooling
and air-conditioning efficiency.
You’ll want to know the rating to
help you understand the efficiency
of your unit when it works at its
maximum potential. In general, the
higher the rating, the better. For example,
your air conditioner should
have a SEER rating of at least
14.5 to qualify as an Energy Star
product.
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Benefits of Energy Star
The gold standard for energy efficiency
is Energy Star, a U.S. governmental-backed
program that helps
consumers and businesses easily
identify products designed and built
to meet above-average efficiency
standards. Home products, including
HVAC systems, which achieve a
certain degree of energy efficiency
while also meeting usability and
convenience requirements, earn the
rating. In fact, heating and cooling
costs could be cut by up to 20% versus
traditional HVAC products by using
Energy Star-certified models.
Keeping your heating, ventilation
and HVAC equipment well-maintained
can have a significant effect
on your utility bills and will help you
catch small issues before they snowball
into financial burdens. Replace
the air filter regularly, have a maintenance
expert evaluate your system
twice a year in the spring and fall,
and report any concerns to your
HVAC provider between planned
visits. Ready to make the switch?
Consider an LG HVAC unit by contacting
a contractor to learn more
about upgrading your system or installing
a new unit.
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SCHOOL NEWS
Q Bay Meadows
Elementary
Students from Bay Meadows
Elementary attended Super STEM
Saturday at Apopka High last semester.
They competed in eight
events, placing sixth overall, which
included five first-place wins. The students
were coached by Miranda
Fillenwarth and Lisa Porter.
Q Panther Lake
Elementary
compiled by Lauren Salinero
Bay Meadows Elementary students place sixth overall at Super STEM Saturday.
Fourth grader Sean Magno wins the
Panther Lake Elementary Spelling Bee.
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Nurse Practitioners:
Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC
Irene Gan, PMHNP
Raykha Crag-Chaderton, PMHNP-BC
Nadine Massillon, ARPN
Therapists:
Michael Kellogg, LMHC, ATR-BC
Randie Morillo, LCSW, ACSW
Amy Singleton, LMHC
Brooke Parker, LMHC
Cristal Daniel, LMHC
Nadine Massillon
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Panther Lake Elementary honors its December Principal Award winners.
Q Dr. Phillips High
(L. to r.) Analise Lzquierdo, Emily Bagnolati-
Camargo, Ayanna Lisa Rodriquez Santiago,
Demi Markland and Maggie Martell from Dr. Phillips
High’s Visual and Performing Arts magnet program sing
for members of The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips.
Q Et Al
CareerSource Central Florida,
Florida’s second largest regional
workforce board, announced the
opening of applications for its interactive
and engaging Summer
Youth Program. The program allows
high school students (ages 15-19) to
explore career paths, obtain specialized
career training, and gain work
experience with local businesses
in Central Florida.
It also offers three tracks
dedicated to exploring participants’
interests and helping
them understand their
options early in their career
journeys: explore track, engage
track and experience
track. All participating students
have a chance to earn
a minimum of $1,200 while
exploring, engaging and
gaining job experience for
the future. Young adults who
reside in Orange, Osceola,
Seminole, Lake and Sumter
counties are encouraged to
apply at careersourcecen
tralflorida.com/summer-youth.
Windermere resident and
Windermere Preparatory
School student Kaylan Patel
recently published his first book,
Kobe’s World Adventure, the first
in a planned series of seven books.
The state-level geography bee winner
(2019 and 2020) plans for
each book to cover a different continent.
Kaylan visited Hungerford
Elementary and donated his book
to students who were studying U.S.
geography. His book will also be included
in A Gift for Teaching boxes
for fourth grade teachers.
The West Orange Foundation
is accepting applications for
The Danniel J. Petro Foundation
Scholarships, its annual scholarship
opportunity for area students.
The scholarship fund, administered
by West Orange Chamber of
Commerce, was established to
make it possible for eligible students
from local high schools to further
their education at Valencia College,
Orange Technical College or the
University of Central Florida. The foundation
is able to fund the scholarships
through the contributions of the Petro
Family Foundation and Duke Energy.
In order to qualify, eligible senior students
must live in one of the following
communities: Dr. Phillips, Gotha,
Horizon West, Lake Avalon,
MetroWest, Oakland, Ocoee,
Orlo Vista, Pine Hills, Windermere
or Winter Garden; attend a high
school in one of those service areas;
have a current GPA of 2.75 (weighted
or unweighted); and apply to attend
Valencia College, the University of
Central Florida, or Orange Technical
College. Applications can be found
online at wochamber.com/west-or
ange-foundation/#Danniel%20J.%
20Petro%20Scholarship. Once completed,
email applications to Artena
Greene at agreene@wochamber.
com by April 7, 2023, or mail to
WOCC, Attn: DJP Scholarship, 12184
W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, FL
34787. If mailing, applications must
be received by April 7, 2023, to be
considered.
In recognition of World Heart
Day, Orange County Public Schools
partnered with the American Heart
Association to provide a countywide
hands-only CPR training event, during
which more than 33,000 students
were taught. The life-saving
instruction was led by the Orlando
Fire Department, Orange County
Fire Rescue, Ocoee Fire Department,
Apopka Fire Department, Winter
Garden Fire Rescue, and Winter
Park Fire Rescue. Participating students
actively trained in the process
of providing the hands-only form
of CPR. This includes checking for
vitals; assessing the ABC’s (airway,
breathing, circulation); and performing
chest compressions until relieved
by medical professionals. The knowledge
students gained will not only
benefit the OCPS family but the entire
community.
Applications are open for four
$1,200 scholarships from the Florida
Supervisors of Elections Association.
Applicants must be registered Florida
voters who have lived in the state for
at least the preceding two years; be
either a political science, public administration,
business administration
or journalism/mass communication
major; be at least a junior in college;
be enrolled or accepted as a full-time
student in a senior college or university
in Florida; and have a C average
or above for the previous year. The
deadline to apply for a scholarship
is March 10, 2023, and applications
are available online at www.
ocfelections.gov/2023scholarship or
can be picked up from the Orange
County Supervisor of Elections office.
Completed forms must be submitted
to the elections office of the county
in which the applicant is registered
to vote. Each county will select one
finalist to send to the FSE Scholarship
Committee for consideration. For more
information, call 407-836-8683.
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n Charities/Fundraisers
Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 —
Lenten Fish Fries
The Men of Holy Family presents the 27th annual Lenten
Fish Fry, including family-style fried fish, french fries, green
beans and coleslaw, at Holy Family Catholic Church,
5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Dine-in
and drive-thru meals are available. Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $13 for adults, $5 children 6-12, free for children
5-younger. Children’s meals include mac ‘n’ cheese. For
$2 more, get salad niçoise with in-house smoked salmon,
fried shrimp or the weekly special (such as baked or grilled
salmon with steamed vegetables). Appetizers, craft beers,
wine, desserts and a 50/50 raffle are also available for
purchase. Proceeds benefit HFCC. For more information,
call 407-876-2211 or visit holyfamilyorlando.com.
Feb. 25 — An Evening With Fabulous
Friends
Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St.,
Orlando, hosts An Evening With Fabulous Friends, including
art, music, dinner, a champagne toast and luxury
auction with featured artist Donna Dowless’ The Colors of
Love. Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $275. Sponsorships are available.
For more information or to purchase tickets, email
mennello.museum@cityoforlando.net or visit mennellomu
seum.charityproud.org/eventregistration/Index/10795.
Feb. 26 — Season Gala
The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E.
Rollins St., Orlando, hosts Orlando Shakes’ 34th Season
Gala, including, food, wine, live entertainment and more.
Cocktail attire is requested. Time: 5 p.m. Cost: $300,
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
benefiting the theater’s mission to produce bold professional
theater, develop new plays and provide innovative
educational experiences for all ages. For more information,
call 407-447-1700 or visit www.orlandoshakes.org.
March 3 — A Runway For Giving
The Oceana Grand Ballroom at Loews Royal Pacific
Resort, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, hosts Morning
Star Catholic School’s 60th annual fashion show, A
Runway for Giving, including a silent auction, passed
hors d’oeuvres and mimosas, a gourmet luncheon, a
program and fashion show. Attire is daytime dressy — a
jacket for the men (tie optional) and a dress or pantsuit for
women. Time: 10:30 a.m. Cost: $250, benefiting MSCS
for special-needs students. For more information, visit
one.bidpal.net/fashionshow2023/welcome.
March 11 — March For Meals St.
Patrick’s 5K Run & Walk
The Osceola Council on Aging Meals on Wheels program
holds the March for Meals St. Patrick’s 5K Walk & Run
sponsored by KUA at Kissimmee Lakefront Park (rain or
shine), 201 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee. Activities include a
5K run/walk for individuals or teams, the largest and most
spirited team competition, a free kids run, silent auction
and more. Those who bring a nonperishable food item
are entered into a special prize drawing. Participants are
encouraged to wear the color green. Time: 6:30 a.m.
for registration, 7:30 a.m. for the walk/run. Cost: $30
before March 1, $35 for March 2-10, or $40 the day
www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x February 16 — March 1, 2023 x 13
of the event if not sold out. Early packet pickup is at the
Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee,
on March 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To register online,
visit runsignup.com/race/fl/kissimmee/marchformealsst
patricks5krunwalkpresentedbykua.
March 11 — More Than Pink Walk
Susan G. Komen holds its More Than Pink Walk at Cranes
Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. Time: The event opens
at 7:30 a.m., opening ceremony is 9:30 a.m., and walk
begins at 9:45 a.m. Proceeds benefit cutting-edge research
and patient care services. For more information or to register
for the event, visit www.komen.com/orlandowalk.
March 24 — Legacy Classic Golf
Tournament
Foundation Academy’s 12th annual Legacy Classic Golf
Tournament, including an online auction with a variety of
stays and plays and experiences, takes place at Orange
County National Golf Center, 16301 Phil Ritson Way,
Winter Garden. Time: 7:30 a.m. for check-in and continental
breakfast, 8 a.m. shotgun start, and 1 p.m. for
lunch and award ceremony. Proceeds benefit FA’s athletics
programs. For more information or to register a foursome,
visit foundationacademy.net/golf.
April 15 — Over The Edge
compiled by Lisa Sagers
Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando,
hosts Over the Edge, presented by Avalon Roofing Solutions.
Participants rappel down the side of HRO’s 32-story building
to raise funds for Give Kids The World. Cost: A nonrefundable
$50 to register. A fundraising page is created
for each participant, who must raise a minimum of $1,000
by April 10, 2023. For more information or to register,
visit give.gktw.org/event/over-the-edge-2023/e394243.
n Classes/Programs
Through April — Opera Classes
The public is invited to Opera Orlando’s free Spring
Masterclass Series, featuring two Italian opera specialists
and an American prize-winning conductor. The three
master classes are hosted at Broadway United Methodist
Church, 406 E. Amelia St., Orlando, and feature Opera
Orlando studio artists and other local singers. A brief
reception with light refreshments and a chance to meet
the artists follows each event. For more information
or to register for a class, call 407-512-1900, email
info@operaorlando.org or visit www.operaorlando.org.
n Events/Performances
March 8 — Celebrating Extraordinary
Women
Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere,
hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Celebrating
Extraordinary Women with a panel of leading businesswomen
as guest speakers. Time: 4-6 p.m. Cost: $36 in
advance, $46 at the door. The nonmember rate is $56.
For more information or to RSVP, visit wochamber.com/
event/celebrating-extraordinary-women-4.
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April 13 — Best Fest “The Taste Of
West Orange”
Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive,
Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Best
Fest, “The Taste of West Orange,” including samplings
of a variety of beers, wine and spirits along with many
delicious food offerings from more than 50 vendors. Time:
5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $45 in advance. For more information,
visit wochamber.com/event/best-fest.
n Miscellaneous
March 3 & 4 — Aladdin Jr. Auditions
First Congregational Church of Winter Park, 225 S.
Interlachen Ave., Winter Park, hosts CFCArts Youth Theatre’s
auditions for Aladdin Jr. for students in pre-K-12th grade.
Performances take place May 12 and May 13. Registration
is required to audition. For more information, visit cfcarts.com.
n Networking/Clubs
Ongoing — Members Wanted
The West Orange Women seeks women 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.
Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 —
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.”
Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 —
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.
Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 —
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.
Feb. 23, March 9 & 23 — Thursday
Networking Group Meetings
West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday
Networking Group meets at the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA
Family Center, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Orlando. Time:
second and fourth Thursday of each month from 8:30-
9:30 a.m. For more information, email Jim Zeitschel,
jim.zeitschel@primelending.com.
March 2 — Retired Educators Meeting
Church on the Drive, 1914 Edgewater Drive, Orlando,
hosts a meeting of the Orange County Retired Educators
Association, including Martie Salt, former WFTV news anchor
and journalist, as guest speaker. Anyone who has worked in
education is invited. Masks are optional, and refreshments
are provided. Time: 10 a.m. for social time, 10:30 a.m.
for the meeting. For more information, call 407-843-6909.
n Support Groups
Feb. 12 — Coping With Caregiving
Online Support Group
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-
Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts the Coping With
Caregiving: Support for Caregivers free virtual meeting
for anyone who is caring for a spouse, parent or child
with a long-term illness, age-related issues or special needs.
Time: 3-4 p.m. To register, visit st.lukes.org/caregiving. For
more information, call 407-876-4991, ext. 262; or email
care@st.lukes.org.
n Volunteer
Opportunities
Ongoing — Volunteers Needed
The Foster Grandparent Program seeks limited-income
volunteers 55-older to join in helping children in schools
all around Central Florida. For more information, call 407-
298-4180 or visit volunteersforcommunityimpact.org/wpcontent/uploads/2020/01/FGP-Info-Flyer-1-13-20.pdf.
Ongoing — Pet Foster Homes Needed
As part of its Pet Peace of Mind program, Cornerstone
Hospice seeks foster homes for pets left behind after their
owners pass away. For more information or to receive an
application to foster, email ppom@cshospice.org. For more
information about hospice volunteer opportunities, call
Sharon Smith, 404-290-1583; or email ssmith@vcifl.org.
Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed
Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland,
seeks adults interested in learning about the history,
wildlife, plants and restoration efforts at ONP to volunteer
at the preserve to greet visitors, help answer
questions and lead a tour from time to time. Workdays
are Mondays and/or Saturdays. For more information,
email outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit
www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/guide. To register
online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org.
Ongoing — Volunteers Needed
The town of Oakland seeks volunteers to assist in
various fun and fulfilling roles at The Healthy West
Orange Arts and Heritage Center. Applicants must
consent to a criminal background check. For more
information, call Pamela Stewart, 407-656-1117, ext.
2112; email arts&heritage@oaklandfl.gov; or visit
bit.ly/artsandheritagecenter.
Ongoing — Volunteers Needed
My Brother’s Keeper seeks volunteers — especially adult
men (18-older) of color — who can serve as positive role
models and mentor boys and young men of color. For
more information, email Grace, gdearden@vcifl.org, at
Volunteers for Community Impact.
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
Lisa@kearneypublishing.com. ª
PICTURE MY PET!
Submit your purrr-fect pet photos for Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 22nd
annual pet photo album! Southwest Orlando's picture-perfect pets will
be featured in our March 16 issue.
All photos must be received by Feb. 22. Email photos to
Lauren@kearneypublishing.com.
All photos must be at least 200 KB in size.
Please include name, pet’s name, address, neighborhood and phone
number on entry. For more information, call 407-351-1573, option 4,
or email Lauren@kearneypublishing.com.
* Must be a Southwest resident to participate.
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