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FOODIE FOR THOUGHT .................................................................... 5 

Dine Like a Dignitary 

TOURISM UPDATE ............................................................................. 8 

FEATURE ........................................................................................... 9 

Seven Ways to Plan for Cold & Flu Season 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 11 

Massage Envy: Total Body Care / Massage Envy 

SALON & SPA DIRECTORY ............................................................... 12 

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FOODIE FOR 

THOUGHT 

Dine Like a Dignitary 

Even Commanders in Chief Crave Comfort Food 

by Kirsten Harrington 

They may live in the most famous 

house in the country, dine with royalty 

from afar, and jet across the world in 

Air Force One, but when it comes to 

food preferences, U.S. presidents are 

just like the rest of us. Each one has 

a favorite comfort food or snack for 

which he is known. President Donald 

Trump has a penchant for potato chips 

(specifically Lay’s brand), former 

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt 

loved a great grilled cheese, and 

who can forget former President 

Ronald Reagan’s love of jelly beans? 

According to the Smithsonian archives, 

George Washington had only 

one original tooth left when he took 

office as a result of using his pearly 

whites to crack walnuts, one of his 

best-loved snacks. While Michelle 

and Barack Obama are remembered 

for plucking produce from their own 

garden and promoting healthy eating 

habits, George W. Bush may be 

remembered for indulging in cheeseburger 

pizzas. We have Thomas 

Jefferson to thank in part for the popularity 

of macaroni and cheese, for he 

discovered this tubular pasta served 

with Parmesan while in Europe and 

later served a “macaroni pie” at a 

state dinner. 

With Presidents Day just around 

the corner, why not use the holiday 

as an excuse to try something new? 

You might learn a few fun facts about 

history and find a new dish for the 

dinner table in the process. Just because 

you don’t have access to your 

own personal chef doesn’t mean you 

cannot eat presidentially. Here are a 

few favorites of past commanders in 

chief to get you inspired: 

Former President Kennedy’s 

New England Fish Chowder 

According to presidential archives, 

a young woman wrote a letter to 

John F. Kennedy asking him what he 

liked to eat. He advised his secretary 

to reply with this recipe for his favorite 

soup: 

Ingredients: 

2 pounds haddock 

2 ounces salt pork, diced 

2 onions, sliced 

4 large potatoes, diced 

1 cup celery, chopped 

1 bay leaf, crumbled 

1 teaspoon salt 

Freshly ground black pepper 

1 quart milk 

2 tablespoons butter 

Method: 

Put the haddock in a soup pot 

with 2 cups of water and simmer 

for 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 

the broth. Remove any bones from 

the fish and set fish aside. Sauté 

the salt pork in the soup pot until 

crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove 

the pork and set aside. Sauté the 

onions in the pork fat until golden 

brown. Add the fish, potatoes, celery, 

bay leaf, salt and pepper to 

taste. Pour in the reserved fish broth 

plus enough boiling water to make 

3 cups liquid. Simmer for 30 minutes. 

Add the milk and butter, and 

simmer for 5 minutes. Serve the 

chowder sprinkled with the diced 

pork. 

Mamie’s 

Million Dollar Fudge 

Former President Dwight D. 

Eisenhower was known for his vegetable 

soup recipe, which was often 

requested by the public and reprinted 

in various newspapers; however, 

it was his wife’s famous fudge that 

still enjoys a following today. 

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Losing The Family Fortune 

by: Kristen M. Jackson / Attorney 

People too often are surprised 

to learn that someone must open 

a probate proceeding in order to 

recover the assets payable to the 

children or other beneficiaries of a loved one who dies. An even greater surprise 

is that someone must pay a lawyer and wait from 90 days to 2 years or longer 

before the court closes the probate action and issues an order to distribute assets 

to those entitled to them. 

Questions often asked by a potential probate client is “What caused the 

need for probate and how could it have been avoided?” followed by “How 

much does probate cost?” The attorney’s answers often baffle and dishearten 

beneficiaries whose first response is, “Why must I pay to receive what I am 

already entitled to?” Because beneficiaries did not anticipate paying attorney 

and court costs to recover their inheritance, momentary anger can surface towards 

the deceased for failing to look out for their children or other beneficiaries before 

their death. 

Simply put, the key element for opening a probate occurs when a person 

over the age of 18 years of age dies owning assets having failed to prepare a living 

trust or other legal documents that could have avoided probate. If the deceased 

had only a last will and testament, or no will at all, called intestate, the need for a 

probate proceeding is probable. Anger directed toward the deceased is triggered 

by beneficiaries learning that probate could have been avoided altogether had the 

deceased engaged qualified legal representation. Unfortunately, when considering 

estate planning, many people believe they cannot afford an attorney and pay as 

little as they can to minimize expenses. Others live in a mythical world believing 

they are wiser than the probate law itself and need no legal assistance or advice 

whatsoever, acquiring such beliefs through hearsay from friends and acquaintances. 

Also, what about the cost for probate? It varies from state to state. In 

Florida, according to the probate statutes, attorneys are entitled to fees 

presumed reasonable often totaling up to 3% of the total assets of the 

deceased plus additional fees for any extraordinary services such as 

contesting a will, audits, reviewing and advising on tax returns, and dealings 

with real property as pertains to mortgages, title, deed transfers and more. 

Once the anger subsides and the necessity of probate becomes inevitable, 

beneficiaries should hire an experienced probate attorney as quickly 

as possible to settle the estate of the deceased. Waiting could result in 

beneficiaries losing a portion or the entire amount of assets left by their 

deceased loved one. Imagine the following. 

Justin and Barbara had prepared a last will and believed that once they 

both died, their children would automatically get their house, car and a small 

bank account. Following their deaths, the children quickly learned they had 

no control over their parent’s assets without first hiring probate attorney. 

Their parent’s assets amounted to about $350,000 and when their children 

learned what probate cost, it was more than they could afford, so they 

did nothing. Because there was still a small mortgage on the home, the 

bank subsequently foreclosed and sold it at auction. One of the children 

continued to illegally drive the car even though it could not be registered, 

tagged or insured. The parent’s bank account was transferred to Florida’s 

unclaimed property. Although assets from the bank account remain in 

Florida’s unclaimed property, to obtain them requires probate. 

Contact an estate planning attorney and learn 

how to protect and pass your family fortune to 

your children, beneficiaries or charity without it 

being lost due to the cost of probate. 

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TOURISM UPDATE 

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Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association grants 2018 CFHLA Family Member 

Educational Scholarships during the CFHLA Golden Pineapple Awards. 

On Jan. 24, the Central 

Florida Hotel & Lodging 

Association once again produced 

the annual Golden 

Pineapple Awards Dinner 

at the Wyndham Orlando 

Resort International Drive 

to recognize “front-line” 

Central Florida lodging 

employees for exemplary 

customer service and commitment 

to both their team 

members and guests. 

Southwest resident and 

Orange County Sheriff 

Jerry Demings was in 

attendance to meet the 

award honorees and to 

present welcoming remarks 

to the 1,000 attendees at 

the awards dinner. Fox 35’s 

Tom Johnson served as 

the emcee of the evening, 

and awards were presented 

by CFHLA President/CEO 

Rich Maladecki. 

The hospitality awards 

ceremony allows lodging 

managers to nominate and 

honor their hardworking employees 

for “above and beyond” 

service to their property and 

its guests. CFHLA received more than 

260 nominations from Central Florida 

lodging establishments and presented 

awards to 13 selected winners. 

Wislaine Lormil-Verger (center) of the Wyndham 

Lake Buena Vista Resort receives the Central Florida 

Hotel & Lodging Association Golden Pineapple Award 

for being named the housekeeping employee of the year. 

Southwest resident and Orange County Sheriff Jerry 

Demings (back, third from left) congratulates the 2017 

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 

Golden Pineapple Award recipients. 

In addition, for the 14th consecutive 

year, CFHLA awarded Family 

Member Educational Scholarships to 

deserving family members of Central 

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FEATURE 

Seven Ways to Plan for Cold & Flu Season! 

2018 

Carlos Ortiz, ARNP 

Tonya King, ARNP 

CAP 

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With flu season typically peaking in February, it is imperative to develop a cold and flu plan now. 

Declining temperatures can bring 

fun, cool-weather activities, but they 

also mean cold and flu season is lurking. 

While everyone hopes to stay 

healthy, it can be difficult to completely 

avoid viruses and bugs. 

Dr. Deborah Gilboa, a boardcertified 

family physician, offers some 

simple suggestions to help your family 

plan for cold and flu season. 

• Dispose of expired medicine 

— Spend some time checking the 

medications you already have at 

home. Review the expiration dates, 

and if any need to be thrown 

out, research how to properly dispose 

of them according to local 

governmental guidelines. 

• Stock up — Before cold and flu 

season, make sure to stockpile musthaves 

like ginger ale, ice pops and 

recommended cough suppressants. 

Thinking ahead means you won’t 

have to rush out when you or a family 

member comes down with something. 

• Practice healthy habits — 

Encourage the entire family to maintain 

healthy habits such as regular 

hand washing, following a nutritious 

diet, drinking plenty of water, and 

coughing or sneezing into a tissue to 

help minimize the spread of cold and 

flu viruses. 

• Use a reliable thermometer — 

Reading the temperature of a person 

who feels ill can help provide confidence 

and peace of mind. Make sure 

you have a reliable thermometer like 

a Braun ThermoScan 5 Ear thermometer, 

which takes professionally accurate 

temperature readings via the ear 

canal and, based on a survey, is the 

No. 1 brand recommended by pediatricians 

who recommend a brand of 

thermometers. 

“It’s important to carefully monitor 

potential illnesses to make sure 

children get and stay well, and taking 

an accurate temperature reading 

is a necessary part of this process,” 

Gilboa said. “As a doctor and a 

mom to four boys, it gives me the 

confidence to know that I’m accurately 

taking my child’s temperature 

before I take any next steps, like 

administering medication.” 

• Have important information on 

hand — To save time when your child 

is ill, keep a reference of your child’s 

allergies, prescribed medications, 

dosage amounts and current weight 

handy. Health care providers typically 

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Other items to keep on hand include 

school sick day policies, operating 

manuals for medical devices, and a 

reference of temperature readings that 

classify a fever. 

• Manage humidity levels — Control 

your home’s humidity levels with a humidifier 

to help prevent the survival of 

flu viruses on surfaces and in the air. 

• Keep contact information accessible 

— Keep a list of important phone 

numbers and addresses inside your 

medicine cabinet door or on the refrigerator, 

so they’re easily accessible to 

family members, babysitters and caretakers. 

Include your family doctor or 

local clinic, schools, pharmacists and 

anyone else you may need to reach in 

an emergency. 

If cold or flu reach your household this 

winter, it’s always important to consult a 

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Massage Envy: Total Body Care 

Your Path to Rejuvenation & Relaxation 

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, 

mom or entrepreneur, your body 

has to keep up with your lifestyle. But 

you’ve got to take care of it to do more. 

Having access to total body care makes 

a difference, and the Massage Envy 

franchised location at 8081 Turkey Lake 

Road, Suite 100, in Dr. Phillips — 

which recently underwent renovations 

and got a fresh new look in October 

2017 — wants to talk about what you 

love to do and build a regular plan for 

your total body care. 

You know that post-massage feeling, 

when your mind is clear and your body 

is relaxed? An occasional massage 

leaves you feeling great, but regular 

massages can do so much more. The 

work your therapist does in each session 

builds on itself, helping your body maintain 

its relaxed state and your muscles to 

remain loose, even during times of physical 

and mental stress. Massage Envy 

Dr. Phillips offers a multitude of different 

options for massage, including trigger 

point therapy, deep tissue massage, 

Swedish massage and sports massage. 

When you put in the hard work, your 

body works hard for you. Massage is 

just one way to help ready your body to 

take on more. 

Every day you subject your body to 

stresses and awkward postures, mainly 

from technology usage and prolonged 

sitting, resulting in minor aches and 

pains. Massage Envy’s exclusive Streto 

Method is designed to relax your mind 

along with your body. The Streto Method 

combines the latest stretch research with 

relaxation techniques inspired by yoga 

and meditation. Your total body stretch 

provider is trained to perform specific 

movements that help to deliver more 

than you can achieve stretching yourself. 

Regular assisted stretching can help increase 

flexibility and improve mobility, 

which can lead to better performance. 

Each stretch builds on the others to provide 

a total body stretch. Experience it 

as a stand-alone treatment or as a complement 

to your favorite massage. The 

Streto Method is a great way to discover 

Massage Envy’s growing assortment of 

services and another valuable part of a 

membership with the Massage Envy Dr. 

Phillips franchised location. 

The wellness program at Massage 

Envy Dr. Phillips gives you access to customized 

skin care, including advanced 

skin care treatments. Regular skin care 

treatments help increase cell regeneration 

and improve skin health to diminish 

fine lines, wrinkles and skin conditions, 

so you can get even more of those compliments 

you love. In addition to regular 

healthy skin facials, Massage Envy’s advanced 

skin care treatments, like the exclusive 

microderm infusion and chemical 

peels featuring PCA Skin, are great for 

all skin types and can produce dramatic 

results. 

There’s no mistaking it. You ask a lot of 

your body to be at your best, and taking 

care of your body helps keep you there. 

But you’ve got to make it a regular thing, 

and that’s what therapists and aestheticians 

employed by the Massage Envy 

Dr. Phillips franchised location are there 

to do for you — help you do more of 

what you love. Massage Envy Dr. Phillips 

is proud to have been voted one of the 

best day spas in Southwest Orlando by 

the readers of the Southwest Orlando 

Bulletin for 2018. Stop in or go online 

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today to start planning your path to 

rejuvenation, and relax knowing you 

are getting the best in total body 

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Each Massage Envy location is independently 

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Beauty may only be skin deep, 

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of mind and overall well-being. 

In this directory, you will find 

some of the best beauty-industry 

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James Matas, M.D., an experienced board-certified 

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and smooth the skin for a more vibrant, youthful look. 

All injectables are performed by Dr. Matas himself. In 

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Nicole Hill, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at the Institute of 

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Marlene Garcia, LME, is a licensed medical aesthetician at the Institute of 

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Marlene specializes in anti-aging procedures like HydraFacial, dermaplaning 

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Cindy Holden, LME, is a licensed medical aesthetician with more than 11 years 

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n Solar co-ops available 

Orange County officially launched 

its second solar co-op. It’s doing one 

for east Orange County and one for 

west Orange County. Residents and 

businesses who live in municipalities 

can participate. The first solar 

co-op was the largest and most successful 

in Florida. Southwest resident 

and Orange County Mayor Teresa 

Jacobs was one of the residents 

who joined the solar co-op. 

Solar power supports Mayor 

Jacobs’ goals in her Sustainability 

Initiative, “Our Home Life,” which 

seeks to reduce barriers to alternative 

energy and increase renewable 

energy production by 10 percent in 

2020 and 25 percent by 2040. Solar 

co-ops provide bulk discounts of up 

to 20 percent for a group of homeowners 

interested in purchasing solar 

panels. As part of a solar co-op, 

each participant signs an individual 

contract with the group-chosen installer, 

and all participants benefit from 

the discount. All homeowners who 

reside in Orange County, including 

city jurisdictions, are eligible to 

participate in their respective co-op. 

For more information or to register, visit 

www.solarunitedneighbors.org/florida. 

n West Orange Foundation 

receives donation 


NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

West Orange Foundation 

officials announced the foundation 

received a $10,000 donation from 

AT&T for the West Orange Program 

for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs 

through the AT&T Aspire program. 

The contribution is to support the 

six-month program that provides 

high school juniors with exposure 

to industry sectors, leadership skills 

development, teambuilding skills, 

job shadowing and business plan 

development, giving them a foundation 

of knowledge of types of 

businesses and careers they can 

pursue upon graduation. The primary 

mission of the WOPTE program 

is to raise awareness of youth 

regarding the west Orange County 

business community and all it has 

to offer. 

AT&T representatives 

present a $10,000 check 

to the West Orange 

Foundation for its West 

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n A celebration of 45 years 

Community Health Centers 

Inc. celebrated its 45-year anniversary 

with team members, special 

guests and founders. Nearly 500 

team members gathered for a celebratory 

breakfast at SeaWorld’s 

Ports of Call to honor their history 

and accomplishments. 

Community Health Centers currently 

has 12 centers throughout Central 

Florida and is the medical and 

dental home of more than 66,000 

patients. During the event, 49 team 

members who have been with the 

organization for 15 years or more 

were recognized. 


www.chcfl.org. 

n Big Orange Awards 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce held its annual 

Big Orange Awards at Disney’s 

Contemporary Resort. This year 

honored many of west Orange 

County's most influential and inspirational 

leaders and organizations. 

Among those were Kurt 

Ardaman, Lifetime Director; 

David Billsborough, Sam 

Hovsepian Award; Jennifer 

Campbell, Mary VanDeventer 

“The Spirit of West Orange” Award; 

Chick-fil-A, George Bailey Award; 

Denise Fisher, Ambassador of 

the Year; Florida Hospital, Big 

Business Member of the Year; 

Rob Maphis, Chairman’s Award; 

Pammie’s Sammies, Small Business 

Member of the Year; Becky and 

Charlie Roper, Bert Roper Award; 

and Gary Shif, Danniel J. Petro 

“The Bright Future of West Orange” 

Award. 



n Ocoee honors black history 

The city of Ocoee paid tribute 

to Black History Month with a 

proclamation recognizing the significance 

of black history as well 

as different events this month. The 

city’s Human Relations Diversity 

Board will announce the winners 

of the 14th annual Black History 

Month Essay contest during an 

awards ceremony Feb. 28 at city 

hall. Students will recite their winning 

essays, which address the 

theme “The Dream Starts with 

Me.” The event also will be televised 

live on Ocoee TV’s Channel 

493 and streamed online at 

www.ocoee.org/197/ocooe-tv. 

The essay contest was open to fifthgrades 

who attend schools in Ocoee. 

Participating elementary schools included 

Citrus Elementary, Hope 

Charter, Maxey Elementary, 

Prairie Lake Elementary 

and Spring Lake Elementary 

schools. 

Ocoee TV will also be airing 

programs that highlight significant 

people and events from African- 

American history. 

For more information, call 

407-905-3100. 

THE heartbeat OF THE COMMUNITY 

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BUSINESS BRIEFS 

Orlando Health — Health 

Central Hospital hosted 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce’s January Business 

After Hours. Attendees enjoyed 

food and beverages as they built 

new connections at the chamber’s 

first BAH of 2018. During the event, 

Michael Waldrop of Blue Cord 

Design and Construction received 

the Chief Facilitator of Opportunity 

Award. For more information, visit 


The community of Del Webb 

Orlando opened new amenities 

for its residents. La Tapenade 

Tavern, located in the middle of 

the Mentecito Clubhouse, is now 

open. The subdivision also offers an 

indoor heated pool and spa, more 

than 45 clubs and classes, and the 

famous Del Webb lifestyle. For more 

information, call 866-671-3330 or 

visit delwebb.com/dwo. 

CNS Healthcare is accepting 

patients for a research study of an investigational 

medication for Tourette‘s 

syndrome. Boys and girls ages 6-17 

with Tourette’s syndrome may qualify 

for the T-Force Gold Study. Each child 

who qualifies receives study medications, 

study-related medical exams, 

and study-related laboratory tests at 

no cost. For more information, visit 

tforcegoldstudy.com. 

Windermere Parks and 

Recreation, Animal Clinic of 

Windermere, and The Pet Loss 

Center will co-sponsor the Pet Fest on 

March 10 at Windermere Town Hall. 

The event will include a Doggie Fun 

Zone, Police K-9 demonstration, food 

trucks and live music; and admission 

is free. For more information, visit 

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The 19th Annual Cattle Baron’s Ball 

Save the Date — April 14! 

“The Cattle Baron’s Ball is one of 

the best, most fun events in Central 

Florida. It’s made even more poignant 

as its mission is so important 

for us all,” Tyler Kurau, event chair. 

The annual Cattle Baron’s Ball, benefiting 

the American Cancer Society, 

is certainly unique. The roots of this 

fundraising “non-gala” event date 

back to the 1970s in Texas, when 

organizers sought to find a relaxed 

way to raise cancer awareness and 

research funding to eradicate the 

terrible disease. In fact, since the 

’90s, U.S. deaths from cancer have 

decreased by 20 percent thanks to 

fundraising events like this one. 

It is probably the only event on the 

not-for-profit social calendar that encourages 

attendees to leave the tuxedos 

and gowns in their closets and 

pull on their jeans, cowboy boots 

and bedazzled western shirts and 

hats. Square dance dresses are also 

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Now in its 19th year, this year’s 

Orlando Cattle Baron’s Ball will be 

held Saturday, April 14, from 6-11 

p.m. in the Gatlin Ballroom of Rosen 

Shingle Creek. Tickets are priced at 

$250 each, with all proceeds benefiting 

cancer research and elimination. 

Last year’s ball raised more than 

$400,000. This year, Sarah 

Carlson, Senior Development 

Manager of the Distinguished Events 

at the American Cancer Society, is 

confident the combined ticket cost 

and fundraising activities will yield a 

total of $500,000. 

“Our guests have a wonderful time 

and leave knowing that they have 

tangibly improved lives and have 

made a very real and material difference,” 

Kurau said. 

The event is co-presented by 

Harvill’s Produce and the Harvill 

Family, who have experienced cancer 

on a personal level. The patriarch

of the family fought and survived two 

types of cancer. Now he attends 

the Cattle Baron’s Ball with his family. 

They all feel great joy in being 

together at this important gala and 

compose three tables of attendees. 

What’s unique about Orlando’s 

Cattle Baron’s Ball is something 

called “the dine around.” More than 

30 restaurants in the area prepare 

food and generously donate their 

offerings to the event. Featured establishments 

include ABC Fine Wine 

and Spirits, Bubba Gump Shrimp 

Co., Capa at Four Seasons Resort 

Orlando, Crooked Can Brewing 

Company, Orange Blossom Brewing 

Co., Rosen Shingle Creek, Seasons 

52, Vital Flair Catering, The Whiskey 

and Yak & Yeti Restaurant. 

Not only do you get to dine at 

your leisure, it’s also a great opportunity 

to experience many diverse 

restaurants in one place. You can 

sample the fare of some of Orlando’s 

fine dining establishments that you 

wanted to try but didn’t have time to 

get to yet. The dine around experience 

also gives you plenty of time to 

take part in many of the ball’s other 

activities, some designed to augment 

the fundraising effort. 

The high-energy evening begins with 

a cocktail reception and silent auction. 

There is also a live auction and 

a paddle raise planned to specifically 


benefit pediatric cancer research. Two 

particularly favorite means of raising 

additional funds are called the “Wine 

Door” and “Stock Your Saloon.” 

In the Wine Door drawing, attendees 

buy a key for $25 and a 

chance that their key will open the 

door, behind which awaits 101 bottles 

of wine and stemware, valued at 

$2,000. Another $25 key could win 

someone the chance at a completely 

stocked bar collection of vodka, gin, 

rum, bourbon, scotch, whiskey and 

cordials, plus a full assortment of bar 

accessories. 

The Cattle Baron’s Ball presenters 

are extremely grateful to all of the 

restaurants and beverage companies, 

the wonderful volunteers and 

committee chairs, the Harvill family 

and Tyler Kurau for their input and 

tireless support. A big Texas-sized 

thank-you also goes out to more than 

35 area corporate sponsors, including 

Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Coca- 

Cola Beverages Florida, Borden, 

Cheney Brothers Inc., Dan Dantin, 

Gordon Food Service, Law Office of 

Ted B. Edwards P.A., Frank Santos, 

Sysco Guest Supply and US Foods. 

For a complete list of co-sponsors, to donate 

an auction item, or to purchase tickets, 

call Sarah Carlson at 407-581-2503 or visit 

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n Dr. Phillips 

Brenda 

J. Newman 

of Dr. Phillips 

opens Newman 

Law & 

Mediation. 

Dr. Phillips resident Brenda J. 

Newman announced the opening 

of Newman Law & Mediation. 

Her mission is to provide aggressive 

legal representation with the 

utmost professionalism. Brenda 

utilizes her decades of complex 

litigation experience to provide 

positive results for her clients and 

to reach amicable resolutions to 

difficult matters. She also provides 

mediation services for civil litigation 

matters, whether pre-suit or after 

the litigation process already has 

been initiated. 

n Orange Tree 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

Orange Tree resident Ryan 

Scotson opened the first medical 

marijuana clinic in the Dr. Phillips 

area. CannaMD, a statewide network 

of medical marijuana doctors 

and clinics, aims to provide alternative 

medicine to patients in need. 

n Sterling Pointe 

Ryan 

Scotson 

of Orange 

Tree opens 

CannaMD, the 

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clinic in Dr. 

Phillips. 

Rep. Robert “Bobby” Olszewski of 

Sterling Pointe joined Congresswoman 


Rep. Robert “Bobby” Olszewski of Sterling Pointe 

and Congresswoman Val Demings of Southwest attend 

the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr./Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy 

Prayer Breakfast. 

Val Demings of Southwest at 

the 27th annual Dr. Martin Luther 

King Jr./Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy 

Prayer Breakfast, hosted by YMCA 

of Central Florida. The annual 

breakfast celebrated the legacies 

of Martin Luther King Jr. and Pappy 

Kennedy, the first African-American 

elected to the Orlando City 

Commission. 

n Windermere 

Barbara Vance of 

Windermere joins eXp Realty 

LLC. 

Longtime Windermere 

resident Barbara Vance, 

who has been an integral part of the 

area’s real estate scene since the 

early 1980s, joined the cloud-based 

eXp Realty LLC. Barbara serves as 

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She is perhaps best known for building 

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Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips 

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the month for 

December. 

Club of Lake Buena Vista 

representative Ann Peach as a 

guest speaker. She spoke about 

both clubs joining forces with the 

Bilaspur Midtown Rotary Club in 

India in an effort to fight rheumatic 

heart disease. The club also recognized 

its Rotarian of the day, 

Alma Van Der Velde, and 

Rotarian of the month for December, 

Richard Jackson. 

Ann Peach of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena 

Vista speaks at a Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips meeting. 

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Dancers from Elizabeth 

Parsons School of Dance 

participated in the Florida Dance 

Masters Thanksgiving Convention in 

Orlando. Highlights from the event 

included Sophie Graham of 

Keene’s Pointe ranking as the first 

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and shared their passion and joy for 

dance with the audience. Florida 

Dance Masters advances the art of 

dance through quality education for 

teachers and students, promoting 

excellence in dance. 


Photo courtesy of W. Scott McBride 

Keene’s Pointe resident Sophie 

Graham of Elizabeth Parsons School 

of Dance wins first runner-up in the Teen 

Miss Dance competition. 

The race is on for the Girl Scouts of 

the USA National Cookie Pro Contest 

2018. Girl Scouts are encouraged to 

enter the competition through April 

30, 2018. Those who enter must be 

an eligible Girl Scout cookie seller 

from a participating council. Six girls 

nationwide, one girl per grade level, 

will be named a top cookie pro for 

2018 and be featured on the Girl 

Scout cookie package. They will 

travel to New York City for an allexpenses-paid 

Cookie Entrepreneur 

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Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista past President David Brinckerhoff (right) 

welcomes Monique Burr Foundation representatives Paul Woods, development director, and 

Dawn Grigsby, program director, to speak at a club meeting. 

During a Rotary Club of Lake 

Buena Vista meeting last month, 

guest speaker Paul Woods, development 

director of the Monique Burr 

Foundation, spoke about things that 

all parents and citizens need to be 

aware of in regards to child safety. 

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bullying and abuse, among other 

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Boy Scout Troop 867, chartered 

by the Islamic Center of Orlando, 

were given an inside look at the 

helicopters and other high-tech 

equipment used by the Orange 

County Sheriff’s Office Aviation 

Unit. The boys were able to see 

the tools the department uses to 

keep citizens safe and fight crime 

from the air. 

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Representatives from Tranquilo 

Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort 

Orlando celebrated with an official 

ribbon-cutting of the new 16-acre 

practice facility. Golf course designers 

Tom Fazio and T. Logan 

Fazio were on hand to commemorate 

the occasion. The practice 

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facility includes a double-ended driving 

range with a 2-acre natural grass 

tee box, a chipping and pitching 

Four Seasons Resort Orlando team members (l. to r.) Eric Allain, general manager of Tranquilo 

Golf Club; Thomas Steinhauer, general manager of Four Seasons Resort Orlando; Rusty Wilson, 

superintendent of Tranquilo Golf Club; T. Logan Fazio, golf course designer; and Tom Fazio, golf course 

designer cut the ribbon on the new 16-acre practice facility. 


area totaling 14,000 square feet, 

greenside and fairway practice bunkers, 

an additional 13,000-squarefoot 

putting green, and 

TrackMan swing analysis 

technology. 

The Color Run Hero 

Tour comes to Orlando on 

April 14. This colorful run 

is dubbed the “Happiest 

5K on the Planet.” Color 

runners can expect to run, 

dance or walk their way 

through brand-new Super 

Zones — enhanced color 

zones that feature two colors, 

vibrant music and more 

color than ever before. 

After smashing through the 

finish line, participants can 

hit the super-charged Finish 

Festival, including a Grub Garden, 

with food vendors and outdoor seating, 

and a Hero Zone, trampoline 

photo-op activation that gives runners 

the opportunity to soar into the 

sky and capture their #tcrhero moment. 

There will also be a foam area, 

music, dancing and The Color Run’s 

signature massive color throws every 

few minutes from the main stage. 

The 2018 tour marks seven years 

of The Color Run bringing health 

and happiness to people’s lives. 

Each year, The Color Run takes on 

a new theme, and this year’s “Hero 

Tour” will be filled with superheroinspired 

features as runners get 

doused in color ever kilometer of 

the run. The Orlando run benefits 

the Second Harvest Food Bank 

of Central Florida, which locally 

provides wholesome food to the 

hungry. 

For more information and to register, 

visit www.thecolorrun.com/ 

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Join us in congratulating Dr. David Boers 

for being voted TOP DENTIST in Windermere 2016 by 

Orlando Family Magazine. 

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Officials of the National Women’s 

Soccer League announced the 

league will play a 24-game schedule 

for the 2018 season. For the second 

consecutive season and third time 

overall, NWSL teams will play 12 

home and 12 away regular-season 

games. The 2018 preseason training 

camps begin Feb. 19, while the 

regular season kicks off the weekend 

of March 24-25. The regular season 

will culminate the weekend of Sept. 

8-9 and be followed by the playoffs, 

including two semifinal matches 

Sept. 14-16 and the championship 

Sept. 22. 

Orlando City Soccer Club representatives 

announced their plans 

for the club’s 2018 Kickoff to Soccer 

events, which is a monthlong celebration 

to commence the start of the 

Major League Soccer and NWSL 

seasons in Central Florida. Kickoff 

to Soccer begins Feb. 23 with the 

Soccer Ball presented by Orlando 

Health. At this event, fans have an 

opportunity to celebrate the start of 

the MLS and NWSL seasons, meet 

the players from both the City and 

Pride, and experience soccer culture 

from around the world. Other events 

include the annual Purple Pride 5K, 

Scarf the City, Kids vs. Pros, Orlando 

City Pub Crawl, and more. 


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The ninth annual Golf for H.O.P.E. 

Tournament will take place Feb. 

19 at The Golden Bear Club at 

Keene’s Pointe. The event, the 

only annual fundraiser for Helping 

Other People Eat, has raised more 

than $200,000 during the past eight 

years. It has funded scholarships for 

eating disorder treatment, updates 

to the nonprofit’s educational outreach 

resources, and many other 

community initiatives. 

For more information, visit www. 

hopetolive.com. 

The nonprofit Futures Wood- 

Bat League is accepting registrations 

for its 2018 summer program. 


To register, players must be graduating 

high school and committed to 

play baseball in college. They also 

can be a current college player rostered 

at a NCAA, NAIA or JUCO 

school. 

The registration deposit is a nonrefundable 

$200, and the registration 

deadline is April 28, 2018. Cost 

for position players is $750, and 

primary pitchers are $450. 

For more information or to 

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In a continuing effort to promote 

health and wellness, the Orlando 

Magic Youth Basketball Academy 

celebrated NBA Fit Week 2018 with 

a Magic Fit Fun Day. Southwest 

residents and Magic Community 

Ambassadors Nick Anderson 

and Bo Outlaw joined other 

Magic players and representatives 

at the Kids Community College in 

Ocoee to host a fun day for 300 

students who participated in the fourweek 

challenge. The event included 

a variety of physical fitness challenges 

for the youngsters, including five 

stations: the Running Relay Obstacle 

Course, Egg and Spoon Race, Overthe-Head 

Basketball Handoff Game, 

Basketball Passing on Court, and 

Canvas Painting With a Basketball. 

This year, 31 local schools and 

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in the four-week challenge, 

logging more than 12 million minutes 

of exercise. Of those 31 schools, 14 

completed the challenge with 100 

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a random drawing, Kids Community 

College was selected as the 

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The men’s soccer team also 

held its Senior Night, honoring 

Aleksander Bojaxhi, Adam 

Chani, Widlin Charles, Colby 

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Gabriel Gonzalez, Gabriel 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

Feb. 17 — Evening On Broadway 

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing 

Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, 

hosts Hemophilia Foundation of 

Greater Florida’s 16th annual Evening 

on Broadway, including a performance 

of The Lion King, a reception 

and silent auction/raffle. Time: 6 p.m. 

Cost: $150, with 90 percent of the 

proceeds benefiting the bleeding disorders 

community in Florida. For more 

information, call 407-629-0000 or visit 

hemophiliaflorida.org/theatre. 

March 3 — Plant Sale & Garden 

Festival 

The UF/IFAS Extension Orange County 

Master Gardeners host the sixth annual 

Plant Sale and Garden Festival, including 

free education, a butterfly garden, 

demonstration gardens, food trucks, 

artisans and more. Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Admission is free. Proceeds benefit 

the volunteer-based master gardener 

program. For more information, visit 

sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/orange/home-lawnslandscapes-and-gardens/mastergardener-mg. 

March 3 — An Evening With 

Fabulous Friends Gala 

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt 

Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream 

Tree Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, hosts the 

15th annual An Evening With Fabulous 

Friends Gala, a 1920s-themed event 

that includes entertainment by Michael 

Andrew, live and silent auctions, and 

the sale of artwork. Time: 6 p.m. 

Cost: $375, with proceeds benefiting 

The Mennello Museum of American 

Art. For more information, visit 

www.mennellomuseum.org. 

March 8 — Crazy Card Party & 

Luncheon 

Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main 

St., Windermere, hosts Windermere 

Garden Club’s 23rd annual Crazy 

Card Party & Luncheon fundraiser. 

Other activities include a silent auction 

and raffle. Time: 9:45 a.m. Lunch is 

served at noon. Cost: $25 per person. 

Reservations are required by March 2 

and can be made by sending a check 

to Windermere Garden Club, P.O. Box 

502, Windermere, FL 34786-0502. 

Include the names and phone numbers 

of all attendees. Experience is not 

required. For more information, call 

Peggy, 407-876-4239. 

March 9 — PoolSide Social 

SouthWest Aquatics, 205 Windermere 

Road, Winter Garden, hosts the PoolSide 

Social, including an assortment of beverages, 

food provided by Yellow Dog 

Eats, live music, poolside bingo, a silent 

auction and more. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: 

$40 through March 8; $50 at the door, 

with proceeds going toward The Gift of 

Swimming’s mission to ensure the community’s 

children can receive potentially 

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March 10 — Hearts Of Gold 

The Orlando Magic opens its private 

airline hangar, located at 4225 

Execuair St., Orlando, for the 25th 

annual Hearts of Gold, presented by 

Nissan. Attendees can enjoy musical 

entertainment by Sister Hazel, food 

and drinks, a silent auction and special 

surprises. Time: 6 p.m. for first-class pass 

admission; 6:45 p.m. for premier class 

ticket entry; 8 p.m. for concert. Cost: 

$150-$300, with proceeds benefiting 

the Coalition for the Homeless of Central 

Florida. For more information, visit 

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March 16 — Leadership Seminar 

Donna Orender, recognized as one 

of the top 10 most powerful women in 

sports, speaks on the driving forces of 

effective leadership at Dave’s House 

Insights That Inspire Leadership Seminar. 

The breakfast seminar takes place at 

Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive, 

Orlando. Time: 8-10 a.m. Cost: $30- 

$45, with proceeds benefiting Dave’s 

House programs to end homelessness 

for individuals with serious mental illness 

and co-curring disabilities. For more 

information, call 407-968-3508 or visit 

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April 14 — Cattle Baron's Ball 

Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal 

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Ball, including western-themed fun, 

a reception, silent and live auctions, 

gourmet dine-around and entertainment. 

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April 14 — Rhapsody In Blue 

The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, hosts 

Rhapsody in Blue, including a “Roaring ’20s” theme, 

dinner, a silent auction and live musical performances. 

Attendees are encouraged to dress in 1920s party 

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n Children’s/Teens Programs 

Feb. 17 — Library Program 

Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 

hosts Mindfulness to Help Teens De-Stress for teens and 

their parents. Attendees learn how mindfulness can 

help handle stressful situations and transform difficult 

relationships. Time: 11 a.m. For more information, call 

407-835-7323 or visit www.ocls.info. 


The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, 

Orlando, hosts the Princess Tea Party for ages 2-5. 

Attendees are encouraged to dress in their fanciest 

clothes and get ready for fun with princess stories, activities 

and a special treat. Each guest is treated like royalty 

and receives a princess hat for attending. Registration is 

highly recommended, and food is served. Time: 10:30 

a.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323 or visit 

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Windermere Library, 530 Main St., Windermere, hosts 

Sparkle Like a Unicorn for ages 6-12. Attendees participate 

in stories and crafts. Time: 4 p.m. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323 or visit www.ocls.info. 


West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, 

hosts I Dip, You Dip, We Dip for ages 8-18. Participants 

experience fondue fun while getting creative with chocolate-covered 

treats. Time: 5 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-835-7323 or visit www.ocls.info. 

The program, in Southwest Orlando, is taught by peer 

volunteers who possess lived experience, and the course 

includes information on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, 

major depression and other mental health conditions. 

Preregistration is required. For more information, call 

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n Events/Performances 

Through April 15 — Art Exhibit 

The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 

Osceola Ave., Winter Park, hosts Island Objects: Art and 

Adaptation in Micronesia, an art exhibit that features 

local anthropologist Barbara Wavell’s private collection 

of archaeological materials and historical items from the 

Pacific Islands of Micronesia, dating from the 1800s to 

present day. Time: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 

p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-647-6294 or visit polasek.org. 

Feb. 18 — Free Concert 

Central Park in downtown Winter Park hosts a free concert 

in celebration of Winter Park Institute at Rollins College’s 

10 seasons of its speaker series. Entertainers include Bob 

James Jazz Trio, Chip Weston and the Gazebros, Will 

Patrick, Billy Collins, Rich Walker, Shannon Caine and 

Rollins College student musicians. Attendees are encouraged 

to bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic and beverages. 

Time: 3-5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the 

public. For more information, visit winterparkinstitute.org. 

Feb. 26-April 8 — Madagascar, A Musical 

Adventure Performances 

Orlando Repertory Theatre in Partnership with UCF, 

1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, presents performances of 

Madagascar, A Musical Adventure from Feb. 26-April 8. 

Showtimes vary. Cost: Ticket prices start at $15. For more 

information, call 407-896-7365 or visit orlandorep.com. 

March 8 — WOCC Best Fest 

The shore of Starke Lake, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, 

hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s annual Best 

Fest “The Taste of West Orange,” the largest food tasting 

and business expo in west Orange County. Time: 5-8:30 

p.m. Cost: $46 in advance, $56 at the door. Sponsorships 

are available. For more information or to become a 

vendor, call 407-656-1304 or visit wochamber.com. 

April 7 — Taste Of Lake County 

Lake Catherine Blueberry Farm, 5849 Lake Catherine 

Road, Groveland, hosts Taste of Lake County 2018 (Farm 

to Table), sponsored by Central Florida Dreamplex and 

including a cornhole tournament, Tim McGraw tribute, 

bluegrass and country bands, full bar, games and 

prizes, kid zone with a scavenger hunt, and the Guns 

n’ Hoses Tug of War (police vs. firemen). Attendees 

sample specialty dishes from locally sourced and seasonally 

fresh foods prepared by chefs and then vote for 

their favorite dish as eight chefs compete for a $1,000 

prize. Time: 4-11 p.m. Cost: $40, adults; $15, children. 

For more information, call 414-788-3342 or visit 

tasteoflakecounty.eventbrite.com. 

n Miscellaneous 

Ongoing — Christian Church Services 

Christian Church Services, including uplifting sermons 

and traditional hymns, are held every Sunday 

at 8450 Silver Star Road, Orlando. No collection 

plate. Come as you are. Time: 11 a.m. For more information, 

call Rob Watson, 847-321-0289; or email 

proud2b4family@gmail.com. 

Through April 17 — Income Tax Assistance 

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provide free income tax assistance at numerous sites 

throughout Orange and Seminole counties. Those seeking 

assistance should bring pertinent tax documents, info 

showing health insurance coverage, a photo ID and social 

security cards for all those listed on the return. Free electronic 

filing is available at all sites. For more information 

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n Classes/Programs 

Feb. 22 — Storytime For Grown-Ups 

Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 

hosts Storytime for Grown-Ups for age 18-older, during 

which talented storytellers entertain guests. Time: 2 

p.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323 or visit 

www.ocls.info. 

March 1 — Classes Begin 

Registration is open for National Alliance on Mental 

Illness Greater Orlando’s free Family-to-Family education 

program, a 12-week course for family, friends and 

caregivers with a loved one age 18-older living with 

mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being.



Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 

— Farmers Markets 

Winter Garden Farmers Market, voted 

No. 1 in America, takes place at 104 

S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. The 

market has more than 150 vendors, and 

there is a new parking garage next to the 

event. Time: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Feb. 22 & March 22 — Food Truck 

Connections 

MetroWest hosts Food Truck Connections, 

including food and music, at 2295 S. 

Hiawassee Road in Veranda Park. 

Time: fourth Thursday of every month 

from 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit 

www.metrowestcommunity.com. 

n Networking/Club 

March 1 — Retired Educators Meeting 

The Orange County Retired Educators 

Association meets at College Park United 

Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., 

Orlando, for a program about protecting 

Florida’s environment and for a general 

election. Anyone who has worked in education 

is invited to attend. Time: 10 a.m. 

For more information, call 407-677- 

0446 or visit www.ocrea-fl.org. 

Feb. 27 — Book Club Meeting 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 

7255 Della Drive, Orlando, hosts a 

meeting of the Southwest Book Club, 

during which the group discusses The 

Leavers by Lisa Ko. Time: 7 p.m. For 

more information, call 407-835-7323. 

n Support Groups 

March 8 — Cancer Support Group 

Meeting 

The Attic on the second floor of Building 

C at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 

4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, 

hosts a support group meeting for cancer 

fighters, survivors, caregivers and spouses/ 

partners. A special guest speaker speaks on 

“Nutrition and the Relationship to Cancer.” 

Time: 6:30-8 p.m. For more information or 

to register to attend, call 407-876-4491, 

ext. 262; or email care@st.lukes.org. 

March 8 — Autism Spectrum 

Disorder Support Group Meetings 

Room 204 in Building C at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka- 

Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts two support 

group meetings — one for parents of children/teens 

and another for adult children/ 

soon-to-be adult children on the autism 

spectrum disorder. Attendees share challenges, 

ideas, concerns, success stories 

and fellowship. Two trained facilitators 

from the University of Central Florida Card 

offer a brief topical lesson each month. 

Time: 6:30-8 p.m. For more information or 

to register to attend, call 407-876-4991, 

ext. 262; or email care@st.lukes.org. 

Feb. 27, March 13 & 27 — Mental 

Health Support Group Meetings 

Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s 

United Methodist Church, 4851 S. 

Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 

free individual and family support groups 

for individuals affected by mental illness. 

The 90-minute meetings are peer-led and 

help participants connect with each other, 

learn from each other’s experiences, share 

coping strategies and offer each other 

encouragement and understanding. Time: 

the second and fourth Tuesday of each 

month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-253-1900, email information@ 

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