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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

HOW TO .......................................................................................... 4 

Get the Most From Your Air Fryer 

GROWING GAINS& PAINS ............................................................... 5 

Orlando Health Opens Orthopedic Institute 

SUMMER KIDS CALENDER .................................................................. 7 

NEWS &BUSINESS BRIEFS ............................................................... 12 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS ....................................................................... 15 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................ 17 

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

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The air fryer popped onto the 

kitchen appliance scene in 2010. It 

experienced its first big sales boom 

in 2017; however, sales skyrocketed 

during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In 2020, about 36% of American 

households had an air fryer, and 

sales have increased by 76% over the 

past two years compared 

to the previous two. An air 

fryer works by circulating 

air and heat quickly in a 

small space. This allows 

food to retain its moisture, 

and heats it evenly and 

quickly. The promise of 

crispy food without the oil 

required for frying was a 

game-changer for many 

households, offering a 

healthier alternative in 

a time when most were 

stuck inside making meals 

at home. The convenience 

and speed of an air fryer 

are also top selling points 

along with its versatility. 

Whether it’s breakfast, 

lunch, dinner, snacks or 

We 

deliver 

dessert — the possibilities 

are endless. 

Steak With Butter 

and Herbs 

Ingredients: 

Steak cut of your choice 

1 teaspoon parsley 

1 teaspoon chives 

1 teaspoon thyme 

1 teaspoon rosemary 

1 garlic clove, minced 

4 tablespoons butter, 

softened 

Salt and pepper or steak 

seasoning 

Cook a full dinner to perfection without a ton of oil using an air fryer. 

Method: 

Season with salt and pepper or your 

choice of steak seasoning. Preheat air 

fryer to 400 F degrees for 3 minutes. 

Place steak in basket. Cook for 12-14 

minutes for medium, depending on 

thickness of steak. Turn over halfway 

through. Allow to rest for 10 minutes 

before serving. Mix butter with herbs 

and serve over steak. 

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improvements to our facilities and building new offices. 

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HOW TO ... 

Get the Most From Your Air Fryer 

Crispy Food Without the Grease! 

by Lauren Gonsalves 

Bacon-Wrapped 

Jalapeños 

Ingredients: 

4 jalapeños 

3 ounces cream cheese, softened 

1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar 

cheese 

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/4 teaspoon onion powder 

4 slices of bacon 

Method: 

Cut jalapeños lengthwise and 

scrape out seeds with a spoon. In a 

small bowl, combine cream cheese, 

cheddar cheese, garlic powder and 

onion powder. Spoon the mixture 

into the peppers. Cut bacon slices in 

half, and wrap each one around a 

pepper half. Cook in air fryer at 400 

F degrees for 10 minutes. 

French Fries 

Ingredients: 

2 russet potatoes 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

Salt to taste 

Method: 

Preheat air fryer to 380 F degrees. 

Cut potatoes lengthwise in 1/4-inch 

thick fries, leaving skin on. Drizzle with 

oil and salt. Add fries to basket in a 

single layer. Work in batches, and 

don’t overcrowd the basket — space 

between the fries helps the air to circulate 

and crisp the fries. Air fry for 12- 

15 minutes, flipping fries in the basket 

halfway through. May need more time 

depending on amount of fries. Remove 

when crisp and browning at the edges. 

Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Ingredients: 

3/4 cup unsalted butter 

1 cup granulated sugar 

1/3 cup brown sugar 

2 large eggs 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

2 cups flour 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon baking soda 

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 

Method: 

In a large bowl, cream together 

butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add 

eggs, vanilla extract, salt, baking 

soda and half the flour. Mix until 

combined. Mix on medium speed 

while adding remaining half of flour 

until dough is thick and creamy. Add 

chocolate chips and stir until evenly 

distributed throughout the dough. 

Spoon dough into balls and place 

in the air fryer on top of parchment 

paper. Space out dough balls, leaving 

about an inch between cookies. 

Cook at 300 F degrees for 7-8 

minutes. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then 

transfer to a wire rack for cooling. ª

Recognizing a growing demand 

for orthopedic care, Orlando 

Health has created the Orlando 

Health Jewett Orthopedic 

Institute on its downtown 

campus. 

“We’re excited about this new 

institute, because it is the only one 

in the Southeast that brings together 

excellence in patient care and 

streamlines the experience for the 

patient,” said orthopedic surgeon 

George Haidukewych, M.D., 

academic chairman at the institute 

and an Emerson Point resident. 

“Also, we do education and we do 

research here.” 

Orlando Health will continue to 

operate its orthopedic clinics in 

Windermere, Spring Lake and 

Horizon West, which include imaging 

and rehabilitation therapy. 

Orthopedic surgeries, emergency 

and fracture care will continue at 

Orlando Health Dr. Phillips, 

Health Central and Horizon 

West hospitals. Orlando Health 

Jewett Orthopedic Institute physicians 

also will have access to the 

GROWING GAINS & PAINS 

Orlando Health 

Opens Orthopedic Institute 

Winter 

Garden 

resident Carlos 

Carrasco is 

president of the 

new Orlando 

Health Jewett 

Orthopedic 

Institute. 

institute, which Carlos Carrasco, 

president of the orthopedic institute 

and a Winter Garden resident, 

said offers a custom-designed procedural 

environment for orthopedic 

and spine patients. 


by Debra Wood, R.N. 

Emerson 

Point resident 

George 

Haidukewych, 

M.D., serves as 

the academic 

chairman of the 

new Orlando 

Health Jewett 

Orthopedic 

Institute. 

More than 45 orthopedic surgeons 

and sports medicine physicians are 

employed by Orlando Health. This 

$300 million institute will create between 

350 to 400 new health care 

positions. 

“We are able to provide something 

competitive and a service to 

this region, Central Florida and the 

Southeast,” Carrasco said. “We will 

attract patients needing orthopedic 

care.” 

The 375,000-square-foot, sevenstory 

institute features separate inpatient 

and outpatient areas, all 

dedicated to making patients feel 

well cared for. The outpatient phase 

opened first at the end of last month, 

and the hospital will open in August 

of this year. A parking deck with 

a bridge to the institute was built 

across the street. 

“We are focusing on the patient 

experience, because it is the right 

thing to do professionally,” Carrasco 

said. “We want patients to be happy 

with the results they come to us for.” 

Outpatient Care 

Imaging, physician appointments 

and rehabilitation therapies are all 

located in the same building. The 

institute also has 12 ambulatory 

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surgery center operating rooms and 

62 exam rooms for walk-in care and 

consults. Institute officials anticipate 

about 1,000 patients will visit the 

outpatient side of the facility daily. 

Those patients can also access laboratory 

services and a pharmacy. 

The physical therapy department 

features different flooring to help 

athletes get back to their games, 

including artificial grass with a golf 

and soccer simulator and hardwood 

floors to help rehabilitate basketball 

players. 

The institute installed magnetic 

resonance imaging (MRI) machines 

that can produce diagnostic images 

in about seven minutes rather than 

the traditional 30 minutes or longer. 

The machine also can take two images 

at once. 

“It has the ability to acquire more 

images at a given moment, and that 

reduces scan time,” said Jonathan 

Kazam, M.D., director of radiology 

for the orthopedic institute. 

“These scanners have an element 

of artificial intelligence that also 

speeds up the imaging acquisition 

process.” 

The faster machines will increase 

access, because more patients can 

receive imaging in a day. It also 

should help decrease the anxiety 

or claustrophobia some patients 

experience when being scanned 

in an MRI machine for a long time. 

Patients in the MRI rooms can participate 

in an immersive experience 

such as visiting nature scenes, helping 

the patient to relax and hold still. 

“All of these things will put the patient 

at ease,” Dr. Kazam said. 

Inpatient Care 

The hospital side has 10 operating 

rooms and 75 smart patient rooms 

with electronic educational features 

and the ability to access streaming 

services. 

The institute employs anesthesiologists 

and radiologists, making 

collaboration easy. Additionally, patients 

will not receive surprise bills. 

The operating rooms are equipped 

with cameras to livestream surgeries 

for training physicians about new 

procedures and future doctors about 

orthopedic operations. The operating 

rooms also feature Cleansuite air 

flow technology to prevent infections. 

In the hospital lobby, the institute 

has set up a demonstration operating 

room for patients with upcoming 

surgeries to become familiar with 

where their operation will occur and 

all of the components. 

“We want to reduce anxiety and 

engage [patients] at their own pace 

and time,” Carrasco said. “It comes 

back to how we can create an experience 

with patients.” 

Research and Education 

Orlando Health has long been a 

leader in physician education. Its educational 

program began almost 100 

years ago and already trains 25 residents 

and seven fellows each year. 

“That is a significant responsibility,” 

Carrasco said. “We are training physicians 

who will go out and care for 

patients.” 

The facility includes a 10-station cadaver 

lab and a 116-seat auditorium 

for residents, fellows or attending 

physicians from around the country to 

watch surgeries, listen to lectures or 

take courses. 

Being a teaching facility keeps 

Orlando Health on the cutting edge 

of new technologies. And with a 

strong reputation, it will attract more 

residents and fellows to the institute. 

“Our teams know what progress 

is being made,” Carrasco said. 

“Research and education [are] about 

our patients, providers and folks we 

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Summer Kids 

C a lendar 

With summer just around 

the corner, kids and parents 

are looking forward to 

getting out of the house! If 

you’re seeking fun activities 

to keep your children entertained, 

active and out of 

trouble, then look no further. 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s 

annual Summer Kids calendars 

provide great ideas to 

get you started! 

Footworks 

Dance Studio 

offers summer 

programs for all 

ages. 

DANCE CAMPS at Footworks Dance 

Studio, 1201 Winter Garden Vineland 

Road, Winter Garden; 407-877-2260; 

www.footworksdancestudio.com, offer summer 

programs for all ages. Camps begin June 12, 

and the five-week summer class program is June 

12-July 28. Classes include ballet, hip-hop, musical 

theater/jazz, acro, aerial silks, Shining Star 

combo class, Twinkle Star combo class, stretch 

and conditioning, rotations and improvisation, 

Wee Hop & Tumble, and Mommy & Me. 


• Ground School Basics 

• VR Interactive Flight Simulation 

Camp Itinerary: 

• Drones / UAV Build and Test Fly 

• Special Guest Speakers 

For more info: (407) 719-0912 • info@visionofflight.org 

Register Today! VisionofFlight.org 

SUMMER 

CAMP 

Ages 10-18 

ORLANDO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT 

ALPHA Session: July 10th - 13th 

Bravo Session: July 24th - 27th 

(9 AM - 3 PM Daily) 

• Instruction Flight 

(Real Flight Time)



Lake Cypress Summer Camp attendees have a multitude of activities to keep them 

engaged. 

LAKE CYPRESS SUMMER CAMP at Windermere Preparatory 

School, 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere; 407-905-7737; 

camp.windermereprep.com, offers a program where campers choose their 

own adventure! Each week boasts a different theme and includes on-campus 

field trips, lots of specialty camp rooms, swimming, sports, dance, martial arts, 

inflatables and more. Dates run June 5-July 28. Choose any weeks you want! 

Camp days are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for $299, or extended day is 7:45 a.m.-5:45 

p.m. for $389. 

The Orange County Library System hosts Summer at Your Library for all ages. 

LIBRARY SUMMER FUN takes place through Orange County 

Library System’s Summer at Your Library, 407-835-7323, ocls.info/summer. 

Fun, educational and free programs and activities are available for all ages. 

The website is live, so you can browse what the library has in store, and registration 

begins May 1. Summer at Your Library takes place June 3-July 29.


School of Rock offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops. 

MUSIC CAMPS at School of Rock, 6700 Conroy-Windermere Road, 

Suite 140, Orlando; 407-710-9100; orlando.schoolofrock.com, offer several 

weeklong camp sessions for summer 2023. Camps are available for students 

ages 7-18, with or without prior experience, in several formats. Rock 101 

camps are aimed at younger beginners and introduce campers to a variety 

of instruments and how to play in a band setting, while Performance camps 

require some experience and feature a live rock music show at a local venue 

on the last day of camp. 

Orlando Area Rowing Society camp participants improve their strength and fitness 

while having fun on the water. 

ROWING SUMMER CAMPS with Orlando Area Rowing 

Society, 2457 Maguire Road, Windermere; oarsrowing.com/summer; 

info@oarsrowing.com. OARS holds an Open Boathouse event in May. Try 

a new sport and learn to row this summer. Weekly camps are available for 

middle and high school students of all fitness levels. No experience required! 


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simulation, drones, special guest speakers, instructional flights and more. 

Camp Session Alpha is July 10-13, and Camp Session Bravo is July 24-27. 

For more information, call 407-719-0912 or email info@visionofflight.org. To 

register, visit visionofflight.org/vision-of-flight-youth-aviation-summer-camp. 

Young 

people are 

introduced 

to the 

world of 

aeronautics 

through 

Vision of 

Flight’s 

summer 

camps. 

SUMMER CAMP at Young Innovators Academy — Winter 

Garden, 1297 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden; 844-909- 

0800; www.younginnovatorsacademy.com, combines fun-filled, hands-on, 

quality educational experiences with superior safety standards. Its caring, 

well-trained counselors help ensure an action-packed week of laughing and 

learning with unique weekly themes, field trips and adventures. Give your 

child a summer to remember! 

STEM AVIATION SUMMER CAMPS at Vision of Flight are unlike 

any other summer camps in Central Florida. Geared toward ages 10-18, 

two camps include four exciting days of youth empowerment through realworld 

aviation experiences such as ground school basics, VR interactive flight 

Young Innovators Academy’s summer camp provides a nurturing and fun environment. 

SUMMER 2023 

LEARN TO ROW 

SUMMER CAMPS 

June 26th – July 21st 

Camp Gan Israel is a summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of 

children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations, through a 

stimulating camping experience. Campers are infused with a deep sense 

of pride in their Jewish heritage, and love for the land of Israel. We put 

great focus on child safety and program quality. We offer a variety of 

“Funshops” to suit each camper’s interest and talent. 

Weekly camps for middle and high school students 

of all fitness levels. No experience required! 

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a reputation as a trendsetter in Jewish camping with innovative ideas and 

creative programs. CGI is accredited by the American Camp Association. 

Camp sessions are June 26-July 21 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care 

is available. 

Windermere Preparatory School gives its campers hands-on tennis experience. 

Campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities at Gan Israel Day Camp. 

SUMMER CAMPS at Gan Israel Day Camp, 407-354-3660, 

www.ilovegi.com, take place on 27 beautiful acres that are dedicated to enriching 

the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations 

through stimulating camp experiences. Activities include sports, swimming, 

archery, a ropes course, watersports, art and specialty fun shops. Camp Gan 

Israel is part of the largest, fastest-growing network of day camps, enjoying 

SUMMER TENNIS AND CAMPS at Windermere Preparatory 

School and its tri-sport tennis/golf/swim at West Orange Country Club, 

3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden, begin May 29. The 

program includes fun, games and activities while keeping cool, as well as a 

lifeguard-supervised swimming pool cool-off! The cost is $325 per person 

for five days from 9 a.m.-noon. Lessons/junior programs continue throughout 

the summer with top tennis professionals on staff. For more information 

or electronic registration, visit www.orlandotennisacademy.com or email 

info@orlandotennisacademy.com. ª 

All Together Now 

June 3 - July 29 

In-person and virtual events for kids of all ages 

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Q Scholarships available 

through Shalom Orlando 

Shalom Orlando is accepting 

applications for its 2023 Ronald 

Colman Israel Travel Scholarships, 

and the application deadline was extended 

to April 30, 2023. The scholarship 

fund was made possible by 

a generous endowment established 

by the Colman family to encourage 

Jewish teens in the Greater Orlando 

area to participate in educational 

experiences in Israel. The program 

is open to all Jewish teens in ninth 

through 12th grades who are permanent 

residents of Central Florida. 

For more information or to apply, 

visit orlandojcc.org/2023-ronaldcolman-israel-travel-scholarships. 

Q Water reclamation facility 

opens in Hamlin 

Southwest Orlando resident 

and Orange County Mayor 

Jerry Demings and District 1 

Commissioner Nicole Wilson officially 

opened the Hamlin Water 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

Reclamation Facility, the first 

new water reclamation facility 

in more than 30 years. 

The ribbon-cutting ceremony 

was attended by Demings, 

Wilson and Orange County 

Utilities Director Ed Torres. 

Located on a 50-acre site, 

the Hamlin facility will serve 

the rapidly growing population 

in southwest Orange 

County. 

For more information, visit 

ocfl.net. 

Q Former Morse 

Museum director 

dies at age 74 

Charles Hosmer Morse 

Foundation’s board of trustees 

is deeply saddened to 

share the loss of Laurence 

J. Ruggiero, 74, former 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Laurence J. Ruggiero, longtime director of the Charles 

Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, passes away peacefully 

on March 23, 2023. 

director of the Charles Hosmer Morse 

Museum of American Art. Ruggiero 

passed away peacefully on March 

23, 2023. 

He was appointed associate 

director of the Morse by 

Hugh McKean in 1992 and 

then director by the museum’s 

board of trustees in 1995. 

Ruggiero will be remembered 

for his fidelity to the scope 

and quality of the museum’s 

collection, a reflection of the 

interests, personalities and 

ideals of the museum’s founder, 

Jeannette McKean, 

and Hugh McKean, the museum’s 

first director. Under 

Ruggiero’s direction, the 

Morse Collection, its programs 

and its stature grew. 

Ruggiero retired Feb. 28 of 

this year. 

He is survived by his wife, 

Virginia, and son, John. 

A service honoring Ruggiero 

was held March 29 at 

St. Margaret Mary Catholic 

Church in Winter Park.

Condolences may be sent to the family 

in care of the museum. 

For more information, visit morse 

museum.org. 

Q Florida residents can host a 

foreign exchange student 

In an age when international relations 

are often tenuous, AFS-USA, a 

leader in international high school 

student exchange for 75 years, is 

focused on providing opportunities 

for intercultural exchange that can 

help lead to a more just and peaceful 

world. AFS-USA encourages families 

and individuals from the area 

and surrounding communities to become 

hosts for international students 

for 12 weeks, a semester or an academic 

year. 

Hosting provides individuals, families, 

high schools and communities 

with opportunities to learn about the 

unfamiliar by exploring a diversity of 

cultures, all while sharing their own 

culture with a young person from 

a different country. Exchange students 

represent nearly 80 countries 

and cultures, including Chile, Egypt, 

Germany, Italy, Kenya, Thailand, 

Türkiye, Ukraine and more. They are 

among the more than 1,000 international 

AFS students hosted in the 

U.S. each year. 

Once students and host families 

are matched, they receive ongoing 

support from trained staff and are 

welcomed into their local chapter 

of dedicated volunteers, alumni 

and fellow host families. Hosts are 

expected to provide their student(s) 

with a bed, meals, support and 

encouragement throughout their 

program. Students arrive with their 

own spending money and medical 

coverage. 

For more information, call 1-800- 

237-4636 or visit www.afsusa.org. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

Ambassadors of West Orange 

Chamber of Commerce held 


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a ribbon-cutting ceremony for V’s 

Barbershop O-Town. WOCC builds 

partnerships, strong businesses and 

commitment to the community by 

serving as the leading business advocate 

in Central Florida, facilitating 

opportunity to nearly 1,000 member 

businesses. For more information 

about WOCC, call 407-656-1304 

or visit wochamber.com. 

Representatives of Dunkin’ of 

Orlando kicked off Child Life 

Specialist and Social Work Month 

In recognition of Child Life Specialist and Social Work Month, staff members of Orlando 

Health’s Child Life Specialist, Social Work and Music Therapy Units receive Dunkin’ gift 

cards. 

photo courtesy of WOCC 

West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the grand opening of 

V’s Barbershop O-Town. 

at Orlando Health by gifting 

the Child Life Specialist, Social 

Work and Music Therapy Units with 

Dunkin’ gift cards and limited-edition 

branded socks. This was their small 

way of saying “thank you” to the 

Orlando Health staff for all they do 

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to help the community. Dunkin’ representatives 

were proud to recognize 

this team that works so hard to bring 

joy and comfort to so many children 

and their families. 

Orange County Library 

System reached a record-breaking 

1.9 million digital book checkouts in 

2022. The milestone illustrates the 

continued growth and importance 

of the library’s lending of e-books, 

audiobooks and other digital content, 

as well as its success in serving 

all members of the community. 

OCLS is No. 43 of all standalone 

public libraries, one of 129 public 

library systems worldwide, and third 

in Florida to surpass 1 million digital 

checkouts last year. ª 

Dr. Emilia 

Godoy-Rapport 

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Countless heads 

were turned as men 

and women in high 

heels took to the streets 

of downtown Orlando 

for Walk a Mile in Her 

Shoes. More than 450 

people registered for 

the event, joining forces 

to show Orlando how 

to walk the walk when 

it comes to ending domestic 

violence in the 

community and raising 

awareness about the 

free, confidential services 

available to survivors 

through Harbor House 

of Central Florida. 

While Walk a Mile in 

Her Shoes is primarily 

an awareness event, 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS 

Harbor House was able to raise 

$18,500 to support its lifesaving 

programs and services for domestic 

violence survivors, their children and 

their pets. 

For more information about Harbor 

House, visit harborhousefl.com. 

The prestigious WSIA 2023 Wake 

Park of the Year was awarded to 

Orlando Watersports Complex. 

This honor is given to the wake park 

that exemplifies excellence in all aspects 

of wakeboarding, including 

facilities, operations, customer 

service and community involvement. 

The complex offers a range of 

activities suitable for all ages and 

skill levels, including wakeboarding, 

wakeskating, kneeboarding, 

wakesurfing, water skiing and 

an aquapark. 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

Kylie Konstand, a resident of Windermere Downs 

and a sixth grader at Windermere Preparatory School, 

steps up to the plate to help lead the varsity softball team to 

victory. 

Academy varsity Eagles. She scored 

four hits in the 13-2 win. A sixth 

grader, Konstand is the starting third 

baseman on the varsity team. 

Ocoee resident Antonio 

Redding was one of more than 

200 student-athletes who competed 

for the Flying Dutchmen during the 

winter 2022-23 season. A graduate 

of Central Florida Christian 

Academy, Redding is pursuing a 

Bachelor of Arts in exploratory at 

Lebanon Valley College. He was 

a member of the men’s basketball 

team, which finished with seven 

wins on the season, including five 

in Middle Atlantic Conference play. 

The team began its year by winning 

the Rinso Marquette Tournament. 

Windermere Downs resident 

Kylie Konstand helped lead 

the Windermere Preparatory 

School Lakers varsity softball 

team to victory against the Master’s 

Winter Garden resident, 

owner of Winter Garden Wheel 

Works, and U.S. Air Force veteran 

Dennis Jones ran the 2023 

Boston Marathon to raise funds for 

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Massage Therapy Foundation and 

veteran-related community service 

projects. Since 2013, the foundation 

has participated in the Boston 

Marathon as part of John Hancock’s 

Marathon Non-Profit Program. MTF 

supports scientific research, educational 

resources and community 

service for the massage therapy 

profession. It has granted more than 

$500,000 to 90 different community 

service grants around the world. 

A seasoned triathlete, 

this was Jones' first Boston 

Marathon. 

Lighthouse Central 

Florida held its annual 

Sight & Sole WalkFest to 

raise awareness and funding 

for critical services 

helping Central Floridians 

living with blindness or 

visual impairment. The 

event was attended by 

hundreds of community 

members, including 14 

teams composed of business 

and community leaders 

from the Greater Orlando area. 

Representatives of the organization 

extend their thanks to the community 

and event co-sponsors for 

helping to surpass the fundraising 

goal. Through sponsorships, peer-topeer 

fundraising and in-kind donations, 

Lighthouse was able to raise 

$48,000 to help fund its critical vision 

rehabilitation programming. 

Community members support Lighthouse Central Florida through the organization’s annual Sight & Sole 

WalkFest. 

Top fundraisers included Jasmine 

Flores and the Maitland Rotary 

Club Team. 

Lighthouse Central Florida provides 

education, independent living 

skills, job readiness training and 

coaching for people living with vision 

impairment or blindness. The 

organization is the only accredited 

nonprofit provider of life-changing 

vision rehabilitation services in 

Central Florida. 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

April 23 — High Tea & Hats 

The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park, 

hosts the 16th annual High Tea & Hats, including a luncheon 

with traditional teatime fare, hat and table decorating contests, 

live and silent auctions, and a wine toss. Time: 1-5 

p.m. Cost: $125 for adults; $65 for children 8-younger, with 

proceeds benefiting Meals on Wheels and other Seniors First 

programs. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

highteaandhats.com. 

April 23-29 — Winter Park Paint Out 

The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola 

Ave., Winter Park, hosts the 15th annual Winter Park Paint 

Out, during which 24 professionally acclaimed plein air artists 

paint on the property and around town. Attendees are invited 

to attend free painting demonstrations. All artwork created 

during the week is available for purchase with a portion of 

the proceeds benefiting the museum. Event times vary, and 

admission is free. For more information, visit polasek.org. 

April 29 — Paws For Peace Walk 

Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave., Orlando, hosts 

the 12th annual Paws for Peace Walk, a family-friendly event 

that includes a short walk, music, free pet-friendly activities, a 

silent auction, vendors, mystery bags for purchase, pet yoga 

and more. This year’s theme is “Four Paws, Two Feet: One 

Team.” Sporty costumes for pets and people are encouraged. 

Registration is required. Time: 8-9 a.m. for registration, 9-11 

a.m. for walk. Cost: $35 for adults, includes T-shirt; free for 

children 10-younger, does not include a T-shirt. Dog and 

Cat Mystery Bags are $25. Proceeds benefit the Paws for 

Peace Kennel at Harbor House of Central Florida. For more 

information, visit www.classy.org/event/paws-for-peacewalk-2023/e460347. 

April 30 — Sri Lankan Fundraising 

Luncheon 

The Coleman Gymnasium in Building C (first floor) at St. 

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

Road, Orlando, hosts the Sri Lankan fundraising luncheon in 

support of the ministry of Evan Fernando, a St. Luke’s youth 

who single-handedly provided meals for Sri Lankans across 

the country with funds he raised. Attendees can experience 

Sri Lankan food and culture. Evan’s current goal is to provide 

10,000 hot meals in Sri Lanka. Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost: 

$20 per person, $50 per family of three or more. To RSVP, 

visit www.st.lukes.org/fishesandloaves. 

May 6 — Run For The Roses 

Ocoee Lakeshore Center, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, 

hosts West Orange Junior Service League’s 13th annual 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Fundraiser, sponsored 

by Gentle Touch Medi Spa & Wellness and including mint 

juleps, Kentucky-inspired cuisine, casino gaming, a live 

DJ, silent auction, showing of the 149th Kentucky Derby, 

complimentary open bar, and a derby hat contest for the 

ladies and best-dressed man contest. Attendees must be 

21-older. Time: 5-10:30 p.m. Cost: $150. Sponsorships are 

available. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

bidpal.net/r4r2023 or www.wojsl.com. 

May 6 — Make ‘M Smile 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts Nathaniel’s Hope’s 

21st annual Make ‘m Smile, a party celebrating kids and 

adults with special needs (VIPs). Activities include family 

entertainment, bounce houses, characters, petting zoos, food, 

games, resource exhibitors and more. Volunteers and sponsors 

are needed. Time: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information, 

email info@nathanielshope.org or visit nathanielshope.org. 

May 6 — Spring Soiree 

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 

hosts Runway to Hope’s 11th annual Spring Soiree, including 

a cocktail reception, silent auction and a program that 

features children battling pediatric cancer (or who have overcome 

their diagnosis) walking down the runway in outfits 

they picked out at Bloomingdale’s Orlando. Dress code is 

formal cocktail. Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $250, with proceeds 

supporting families fighting pediatric cancer while seeking a 

cure. Sponsorships are available. For more information or 

to purchase tickets, email baily@runwaytohope.org or visit 

runwaytohope.org/springsoiree. 

May 13 — Spring Festival, Plant Sale & 

Art Stroll 

Historic Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, hosts 

its Spring Festival, Plant Sale & Art Stroll, including Floridafriendly 

plants for sale, educational talks, children’s activities, 

garden vendors, a raffle, local artists painting on-site, a food 

truck and live entertainment. Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission is 

free. Proceeds benefit Nehrling Gardens, which relies entirely 

on fundraising to sustain operations. For more information, visit 

nehrlinggardens.org. 

May 20 — Give Kids The World Gala 

Mardi Gras World in New Orleans hosts the Give Kids 

The World Gala, an elegant evening celebrating the 

magic and mystique of one of America’s most vibrant cities, 

including Cajun, Creole and Southern delicacies in 


a grand Southern mansion; soulful jazz; larger-than-life 

props and Mardi Gras floats; an auction; dancing and 

more. Reservation names are needed by May 6. Cost: 

$300. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

give.gktw.org/event/gala-2023/e462318. 

May 20 — Duck Race 2023 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

Island H2O Waterpark, 3230 Inspiration Drive, 

Kissimmee, hosts Pathway Homes of Florida’s Duck Race 

2023, including up to 6,000 rubber ducks of various 

sizes racing around the park’s lazy river. Time: 9 a.m. 

Cost: Ducks range from $5-$100. Anyone who sponsors 

$30 worth of ducks receives two free admissions to the 

water park that day. Proceeds benefit Pathway Homes of 

Florida, a nonprofit working to prevent and end homelessness. 

For more information or to sponsor a duck, visit 

www.pathwayhomesflorida.org. 

n Events/Performances 

April 27 — This Is Jesus Christian Music 

Concert 

Khristian Dentley, an Ocoee resident and baritone of the 

multi-Grammy award-winning group Take 6, performs the 

This Is Jesus Christian music concert in the Walt Disney 

Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. 

Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Other special guests are Jordan 

Smith, Dove Award winner and Season 9 winner of The 

Voice; and award-winning recording artist Blanca. Time: 

7:30 p.m. Cost: Ticket prices start at $19.75. VIP packages 

are available. For more information or to purchase tickets, 

visit www.thisisjesusorlando.com. 

May 5-7 — The Secret Garden The 

Musical Performances 

The Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center of 

the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, 

hosts Central Florida Vocal Arts’ performances of The 

Secret Garden the Musical. Time: Friday and Saturday at 

8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Ticket prices range from 

$35-$45. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 

centralfloridavocalarts.org. 

May 6 — A Little Night Magic 

Performance 

CFCArts Black Box Theatre, 250 S.W. Ivanhoe Blvd., 

Orlando, presents UpBeat Theatre Troupe’s performance 

of A Little Night Magic, a show filled with 

stories and songs about magic — both real and fictional 

— throughout history. Time: 5 p.m. Cost: $5, 

general admission; $10, premium admission. For more 

information, call 407-937-1800, ext. 701; or email 

boxoffice@cfcarts.com. 

Ocoee 

resident 

Khristian 

Dentley, 

baritone of 

Take 6 — a 

multi-Grammy 

award-winning 

group — performs 

in the This Is 

Jesus concert 

April 27. 


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May 11 — 2023 Legislative Luncheon 

Ocoee Lakeshore Event Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, 

Ocoee, hosts the 2023 Legislative Luncheon, an event that 

provides updates on the new laws and changes from the 

last legislative session, and how they will impact the future 

of west Orange County. All reservations and cancellations 

must be made by May 5, 2023. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 

p.m. Cost: $46 for West Orange Chamber of Commerce 

members; $56 for nonmembers. For more information or to 

register, visit biz.wochamber.com/events/details/legislativeluncheon-05-11-23-2741. 

n Miscellaneous 

May 14 — Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet 

Rosen Centre Orlando, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, 

offers a Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet, including more than 

60 dishes, unlimited champagne and mimosas, and free 

self-parking. Time: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: Prepaid reservations 

are $58.95, adults; $24.95, children 4-12; free 

for children 3-younger. Prices do not include tax and service 

charge. Walk-ins are based on availability and for 

an additional charge. For more information or to RSVP, 

call 407-996-3969 or visit rosencentre.com/mothersday. 

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 $25. For more information, contact Alice Bergeson, 

alicebergeson@westorangewomen@gmail.com; or visit 

www.westorangewomen.com. 

April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 

Virtual Toastmasters Meetings 

Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754 holds Zoom 

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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.” 

April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 — 

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. 

April 27, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 — 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. 

April 27 & May 11 — 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. The group 

allows an opportunity for members to present information 

about their products, services and industry knowledge. 

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. 

May 4 — Retired Educators Luncheon 

Church on the Drive, 1914 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, hosts 

the end-of-the-year, catered luncheon for the Orange County 

Retired Educators Association. Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $14, 

which is due by April 27. Mail check to OCREA, P.O. Box 

678236, Orlando, FL 32867. For more information, call 

407-843-6909. 

n Volunteer 

Opportunities 

Ongoing — Virtual Volunteers Needed 

RSVP seeks volunteers to help make masks for Cornerstone 

Hospice & Palliative Care. For more information or if 

interested, call Tyler VanBuren, 630-335-3084; or email 

tvanburen@vcifl.org. 

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/wp-content/ 

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 — Volunteer Veterans Needed 

Cornerstone Hospice seeks volunteers who are veterans of 

America’s armed forces to honor patients who are veterans 

by visiting them in their homes, a facility or a hospital. 

Cornerstone Hospice is a four-star level member of the We 

Honor Veterans program, a national initiative to provide 

veterans in hospice care with specialized services. All volunteers 

must participate in mandatory training that includes 

an overview of what is hospice care and how volunteers 

play an important role in caring for patients. For more 

information, call Olivia Davidson, 407-206-5060; or email 

odavidso@cshospice.org. 


The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard Seed 

Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers who can help with donation 

sorting, mattress recycling, warehouse maintenance, administrative 

work, special events or general maintenance. For 

more information, call 407-875-2040, ext. 110; or email 

jessi@mustardseedfla.org. 


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. 


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 

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