Artist Rob Kaz featured in Celebration News by Doris Weldon

The Official Newsletter of Celebration

December 2013

www.celebration.fl.us

A LOOK INSIDE The Celebration Community Chorus Presents

The Spirit of Christmas Community Chorus See Page 21

Celebration Resident Holiday Festival Saturday, December 7, 4–8 p.m. Celebration Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. (This event is for Celebration Residents and their invited guests only.) Valid CROA ID Required to Participate Get ready for an extra special Holiday Festival just for Celebration residents. The biggest snow storm to ever hit Celebration is predicted with 20 tons of real snow! A very important guest will also be in attendance. Santa has saved the date to spend with the residents of Celebration to benefit Relay for Life. Santa photos for adults, children, families and/or pets will be available for a suggested donation of just five dollars.

We will also have a special holiday ornament decorating party where children can create a masterpiece to take home and place on the family tree. Then to finish out the night, there will be a special showing of The Santa Claus starring Tim Allen.

Schedule of Activities: Snow 4:30-6 p.m. (Participant Waiver Required) Photos with Santa: 5-7 p.m. Holiday Ornament Decorating: 4-5:30 p.m. Holiday Movie: 6 p.m. The Santa Claus, starring Tim Allen – Rated PG

Celebration of Life See Page 42

Now Snowing Returns to Downtown Thespian Troupe Excels See Page 57

Celebration Town Center is proud to announce the 2013 Now Snowing concert schedule. In addition to the nightly snow, Celebration Town Center will feature community performances, free concerts and more. Community performances include Celebration K-8, Rhapsody Baton, X-Factor Dance and more. Now Snowing is a month long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfall at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m.

On Sat., Dec. 7 the Orlando Sentinel’s “A Celebration of Voices” will feature Maggie Dexter, Ty Openshaw, Gina Marie Incandela, The House on Cliff, Phunk Phenomenon (as seen on America’s Best Dance Group), Danielle Prou, Anthony Gargiula (a seen on Ellen, Good Morning America and more), and Robbie Rosen (American Idol-Season 10 finalist). This free concert is brought to you by the Orlando Sentinel, Posner Park Auto Dealers, and Entertainment Coaching.com. Continued on page 3

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On Sat., December 14th Radio Disney brings back the one-of-a-kind Radio Disney Holiday Concert featuring Megan Nicole and Before You Exit. The concert is free and is brought to you by Radio DisneyOrlando, and sponsored in part by UL, Buckle Up Florida, Disney Gift Card, and Florida Prepaid College Board. Bring an unwrapped toy as this special event is an official Toys for Tots drop off location. And the special concert series wraps up with the Countdown to Christmas brought to you by the Jarrett Automotive Group and featuring national recording artist Ryan Cabrera (On the Way Down, True) and international recording artist Lucy Iris (Dear Diary)

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Town News December Meetings Celebration CROA Workshop Tues., Dec. 17, 2013 • 9:30 a.m. 851 Celebration Ave., Room 103

Celebration CCDD Board of Supervisors Meeting Tues., Dec. 17, 2013 • 6:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Ave.

Celebration CROA Board of Directors Meeting Tues., Dec. 17, 2013 • 6:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Ave., Room 104

*Meeting times subject to change

851 Celebration Ave. Celebration, Florida 34747 Phone: 407-566-1200, e-mail: celebration.news@ celebrationtownhall.com

Celebration News is the official newsletter of Celebration and is published monthly.

Executive Director Pat Wasson

Visit the official publications section of the Front Porch Website at www.celebration.fl.us to view back issues of Celebration News. For more information about registering for an e-mail account with Celebration, please call 407-566-1200.

Art Director Scott Zwiebel

Back Issues

Advertising & Sponsorship Mary Pleban, 407-433-2992 cn.marketing@celebration townhall.com

New To Celebration? Celebration Town Hall

Celebration Welcome Center & Celebration Store

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Avenue 407-566-1200 town.hall@celebration.fl.us Here you can obtain these necessities: • Forms to request changes to your property • Resident’s pass • E-mail account • Community website access • Community newsletters • Parks & Recreation information • Veterans Memorial Bricks

Open Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 690 Celebration Avenue 407-566-1201 town.hall@celebration.fl.us Look for the rows of white pillars at Celebration Avenue and Market Street. Here you can view open house listings, pay assessment invoices, pick up community maps and resident IDs and purchase logo merchandise.

Celebration Parks & Recreation Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Avenue 407-566-1200 parks.rec@celebration.fl.us

610 Sycamore St., Suite 110 (in the Seminole building behind SunTrust Bank from Celebration Ave.)

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 407-566-1234 Fax: 407-566-1264

For detailed descriptions of the entities that play a role in the governance of Celebration please visit www.celebration.fl.us and view the ‘My Town’ page. CROA - Celebration Residential Owner’s Association 407-566-1200 • town.hall@celebration.fl.us CNOA - Celebration Non-Residential Owner’s Association 407-566-1200 • town.hall@celebration.fl.us

Celebration News

Editor Laura Poe

Governance Organizations

Stop in for your: • Community Directory • Welcome Packet • Information on Foundation Grant Program • Memorial Garden • Foundation Scholarships • Classical Concert Series Information and Tickets

CJC - Celebration Joint Committee 407-566-1200 • town.hall@celebration.fl.us CCDD - Celebration Community Development District 407-566-1935 • FAX 407-566-4128 • admin@celebrationcdd.org ECDD - Enterprise Community Development District 407-566-4132 • FAX 407-566-4128 • admin@enterprisecdd.org TCC - The Celebration Company 407-566-1900

2013 Celebration Board of Directors Bob Bisienere, President

Jack McLaughlin

Dave Orosz, Vice-President

Adam Parrish

Richard Joossens, Secretary

William (Bill) Pelaia

Lee Moore, Treasurer

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Emergency Phone Numbers Town Hall Emergency Number: 866-621-4337 (after hours) Emergency: 911 Osceola County Sheriff: 407-348-2222 (non-emergency)

Trash Schedule

Recycle Day

Trash needs to be within 4 feet of the alley or curb before 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Toters are to be kept by or in your garage except on the scheduled trash day. Call Celebration Sanitation Services (trash) at 321-9391805 to arrange for bulk pickup or for more information on trash toters and recycle bins. Thank you for your continued cooperation!

Wednesday for all villages 1) Plastics (#1 and #2, no caps) 2) Metal cans, tin cans 3) Aluminum Cans 4) Newspaper 5) White paper (print paper) 6) Please place all cardboard out with your normal recycling

Trash pick up Mondays and Thursdays forNorth Village, Celebration Village, Lake Evalyn, West Village and parts of East Village Tuesdays and Fridays forAquila Reserve, parts of East Village, Artisan Park and South Village

*Absolutely NO Glass *

Yard Waste Day Wednesday for all villages Yard waste must be tied up in a plastic bag and not exceed 50 pounds. Branches and limbs must be tied up and less than 4 feet long. No logs or tree trunks. (You must be able to close the lid).

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Coming Soon – 2014 CROA Election With fall winding down and the holidays just around the corner, it will soon be time to usher in the New Year and a new CROA Board of Directors. In 2014, we will be looking for a few good men and women to fill the four (4) open positions on the Celebration Residential Owners’ Association (CROA) Board of Directors. Governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, the Association is responsible for preserving, protecting and enhancing the common areas, recreational facilities and the overall property values of the community. CROA also provides for the operation, care, upkeep and maintenance of the area of common responsibility and contracts for the repair, additions or improvements to the area of common responsibility (CROA owned buildings, parks, pools, etc.).

The Process… • A “Call for Candidates” will be mailed to each owner later this month. Owner is defined in the Celebration Community Charter as “persons holding the record title to a unit”. • Owners interested in running will have 30 days to complete and return their “Declaration of Candidacy” to Town Hall. These forms will be made available on the Front Porch website at www.celebration.fl.us. Successful candidates will serve a two year term. • Information, including biographies provided by each candidate, will be published in early February which will provide background, qualifications and why they want to serve.

• A series of candidate Question & Answer sessions will be scheduled prior to the election deadline to give residents an opportunity to get to know the candidates face to face as well as discern their positions on various topics of interest and concern to owners. • Each of these positions will be filled on an At-Large basis. In other words, all candidates participating in this election will be eligible for one of the four open seats. The top four (4) candidates with the most votes will fill the open positions. • Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Tues., Mar. 11, 2014. Please consider volunteering your time and talent to serve our community in this most important capacity. This is your opportunity to have your voice count in the governance of Celebration and take an active part in keeping Celebration “one of the prettiest neighborhoods in America.” (Forbes Magazine, 2011) For more information pertaining to the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, please visit the Front Porch using your resident log in. From there, click the CROA drop box and select Documents. Then scroll down to By-Laws (Exhibit E Community Charter) recorded July 11, 2011 and click.

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Looking Back at 2013 Gives Warm Feelings for 2014 By Michael Harford, District 1 County Commissioner As we come to the end of the year, I want to wish everyone a joyous holiday season. I hope you are able to enjoy some time with loved ones, recharge your energy levels and get ready for a successful new year. There’s no doubt that 2013 was an eventful year for Osceola County and sets the table for continued success in 2014. Let me just talk briefly about some successes. In February the West Osceola Branch of the library opened. This state-of-the-art 10,000-square-foot facility at 305 Campus St. more than quadrupled the space of the previous facility. This was an exciting milestone for Celebration residents and I was happy to see this project completed. Our economy continued to show signs of improvement. Our tourism sector had a record year. I was pleased to participate in missions to improve those efforts to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Colombia. Having an elected official on these trips opens new doors for Experience Kissimmee as they market our destination. Osceola County collected $37.7 million from the tourist-development tax for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, compared with $34.2 million a year ago. The tax is levied on hotel rooms, time-shares and short-term rentals. We reached out to the homeless in our community with two key projects. Victory Village and the Hope Center of Osceola County. The Center, supported by Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration, is a vital “one-stop” resource center for homeless individuals and families seeking services. Under the umbrella of Community Presbyterian, the Hope Center is supported through volunteers of approximately 20 area churches and local and regional social service organizations. Anyone wishing to get involved should email moreinfo@hope192.com. Victory Village was the next logical step – affordable housing for those residents living in hotels along U.S. 192. The project converted a property that was in foreclosure into 20 one, two and three bedroom apartments. The first families moved in last month. Remaking U.S. 192 is a long-term project. The W192 Redevelopment Authority is working diligently to make a difference in the area that is the community’s main economic artery. I expect more things to come into focus as the authority continues the process it has begun.

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Health care is a major issue for our community. This year I was pleased to participate in the Business of Health summit held at the Nicholson Center at Celebration Health. The event was a key gathering of community partners concerned about the health of our community. I believe the event will better utilize resources; improve the delivery and quality of care, while expanding that care for un-insured and underinsured residents.

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As we prepare for 2014, transportation funding will be a focal point of the county’s efforts as this community tries to figure out how to maintain our roads and to pay for services such as Lynx. Decisions will need to be made on how we accomplish those things – and I look forward to how we meet those and other challenges in the coming year. Please feel free to share any of your concerns, ideas or information by calling my office at 407-742-2000 or by email to Michael.Harford@osceola.org.

HOA Assessments Due Celebration Residential Owners Association assessments are due on the first day of every January, April, July and October. After the last business day of those months, payments not posted to accounts will begin to accrue late fees and interest. Please allow 10 business days for mailing and processing. Statements are mailed out 10 days prior to the due date. If you do not receive a statement or if you have a question regarding the balance of your account, please contact Town Hall at 407-566-1200 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please visit www.ccmcnet.com to pay your statement online.

ID Badge Policy The Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) Board approved the following resolution to the current ID Badge policy: A passholder may bring no more than four (4) non-resident guests outside of their immediate family on any given occasion unless under a scheduled event, private party, etc. The passholder must remain with the guest(s) at all times. In order to avoid conflicts or disappointments please contact Town Hall if you are having a party in one of the parks or playgrounds.

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Celebration Community Development District Holiday Decorations Celebration has enjoyed a time-honored tradition of having decorations, holiday lights, and events this time of year, and this year promises to be no exception. As everyone is planning their outdoor decorations, the District office wants to remind you of a few things related to CDD facilities, and what is and is not permitted within the CDD rights-of-way: • Absolutely no power cords or other trip hazards may be placed on or over the CDD sidewalks. You may do whatever you wish behind the sidewalk on your own property, but the CDD sidewalks must be kept free of all encumbrances and hazards. • No decorations are permitted on any directional signs, traffic signs, speed limit signs, or street name signs. Some of these are DOT signs and others are CDD signs. All must be kept free and clear. • Due to liability issues, do not decorate any of the street light or alley light poles. We do not want any residents endangering themselves hanging streamers or decorations from these poles. We need the

pole identification tags to remain visible, and our staff must be able to perform maintenance from time to time. • Residents may decorate the CDD trees in the rights-of-way, so long as the method used to attach decorations is not invasive (for example, no nails, staples, tacks, or other invasive means). Ribbons, fishing line, dental floss and other hanging methods are completely acceptable. Please make sure your decorations are properly secured so as not to blow off and do not hang lower than 14 feet over the sidewalk to avoid people running into them. Please visit our website at www.CelebrationCDD.org for more information related to the maintenance activities and facilities of the Celebration CDD. You may also contact us at 407-566-1935 or admin@CelebrationCDD.org with any questions, comments or concerns.

Community Standards Looks Ahead to 2014 By Teresa Flores-Sweet Whenever I think about drawing a line in the sand I think of Jack Parr. When Jack Parr quit the tonight show in 1960 he said, “There has got to be a better way to make a living.” He quit in protest of a censored joke he did on his show. Then several weeks later he came back and picked up where he left off stating that there wasn’t a better way to make a living. Well, I have said that we will not have another Community Wide Inspection (CWI) and I have spent some time thinking there has to be a better way to conduct an inspection of the whole community. The Community Standards Department is always looking for better ways to maintain the Celebration Standard. Over the last several months many of your fellow Celebration residents got together and reviewed the Community Standards process from both the Covenants and Architecture Review sides. In addition your management company, CCMC, sent three of their large-scale community managers into Celebration to visit the community and help brainstorm ideas for maintaining a high standard in a growing community. Several new ideas were suggested and are scheduled for implementation in the upcoming year.

Blood Drive The Corpus Christi Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Blood Drive Sat., Dec. 7 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Big Red Bus will be located in the parking lot of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 1050 Celebration Ave. Visit www.oneblood.org to see how blood donations have impacted the life of others.

One of the things we will be implementing is the “Green Up, Clean Up” campaign next year. This is a community review of all the villages that is scheduled to begin in March. The team reviewing the community will be made up of both staff and volunteers. For those of you who have been around since 2006, this will be an updated, “better way of doing things” review of the community. Town Hall will be notifying residents when we will be in your village to review the condition for painting, landscape, cleaning, etc. The Celebration Home Improvement Expo will take place in March 2014 to assist residents with meeting vendors who can help complete those maintenance items. Town Hall will be sharing helpful tips in preparation for the “Green Up, Clean Up”, utilizing the Front Porch Theater to post videos. More information will be coming to you in the upcoming editions of the Celebration News and available on the Front Porch website, www.celebration.fl.us. For further information, contact Community Standards at Town Hall, 407-566-1200 ext. 209 or tsweet@celebrationtownhall.com.

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EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Can you discuss pollutants in car interior materials, and also pollution inside cars originating from gasoline and diesel exhausts outside the car? -- Mervyn Kline, Philadelphia, PA The interior of your car may seem like a safe haven from air pollution, but it may actually be quite the opposite. Chemicals emanating from the steering wheel, dashboard, armrests and seats mix with the airborne pollution being generated under the hood to form a witch’s brew of toxins for those riding inside. “Research shows that vehicle interiors contain a unique cocktail of hundreds of toxic chemicals that off-gas in small, confined spaces,” says Jeff Gearhart of the Ecology Center, a Michigan-based non-profit. The extreme air temperatures inside cars on sunny days can increase the concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and break other chemicals down into more toxic constituents. Some of the worst offenders include airborne bromine, chlorine, lead and other heavy metals. “Since these chemicals are not regulated, consumers have no way of knowing the dangers they face,” adds Gearhart. Exhaust fumes also find their way into the passenger cabins of many cars. The International Center for Technology Assessment (ICTA) found that concentrations of carbon monoxide (a noxious by-product of internal combustion known to cause headaches, dizziness, nausea and fatigue as well as being a major asthma trigger) may be 10 times higher inside any given car than outdoors along the roadside. ICTA added that in light of the fact that the average American spends an hour and a half driving around each day, in-car air pollution may pose “one of the greatest modern threats to human health.” To help consumers minimize their exposure, the Ecology Center released the fourth version of its Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Cars in 2012, comparing over 200 different cars across the 2010 and 2011 model years. Those scoring the most kudos in regard to

interior air quality include the Honda Civic, Toyota Prius and Honda CR-Z. The Civic scored first by being free of bromine-based flame retardants (BFRs) in interior components, utilizing polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free interior fabrics and trim, and having low levels of heavy metals. Meanwhile, pulling up the rear were Mitsubishi’s Outlander Sport, the Chrysler 200 SC and the Kia Soul. The Outlander finished in last place due to its use of BFRS as well as antimony-based flame retardants in its interior, chromium treated leather components and excessive amounts of lead in seating materials. “The good news is overall vehicle ratings are improving,” reports the Ecology Center, adding that the top performers have gotten rid of BFRs and PVC altogether in their interiors. “Today, 17 percent of new vehicles have PVC-free interiors and 60 percent are produced without BFRs.” Consumers can check on their late model car by steering their web browser to the HealthyStuff.org website, the Ecology Center’s free online resource for consumer information. While environmental and public health groups are working to try to get automakers to clean up their interiors, individuals can reduce their exposure by parking in the shade, using interior sun reflectors to keep temperatures down inside the car and rolling down the windows to let the fresh air in. CONTACTS: Ecology Center, www.ecocenter.org; ICTA, www.icta.org; Model Year 2011/2012 Guide to New Vehicles, www.healthystuff.org/documents/2012_Cars.pdf. EarthTalk® is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Magazine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: earthtalk@emagazine.com. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/subscribe. Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial.

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Safety Tips From Deputy Weiland Holiday Crime Prevention By Deputy Weiland Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza or whichever holiday you celebrate, is a joyous time of year. The hustle and bustle of decorating, shopping, cooking and planning or attending holiday parties make this time of year quite busy. With these events happening, people tend to let their guard down a bit more than usual. Unfortunately criminals like the holidays because there are more opportunities for them to commit their crimes. Recalling a previous article of mine, which advised that whether crimes occur, mainly depends on you giving or taking away the opportunity for bad guys to commit them. These are some common safety tips to help keep your holidays safe by taking away that opportunity.

Home Safety Tips Schedule package deliveries when you are going to be home or have them delivered to a trusted neighbor, relative, temporary PO Box or your job. Keep gifts out of sight of windows or leave the curtains closed. Always lock your doors and windows, even if you plan to be out for a short while. Also make sure doors and windows will lock with any Christmas light extension cords running through them. Set your home alarms and make sure the monitoring company has your current phone numbers. Don't “advertise” your new high-dollar purchases after the holidays. Break down the boxes of TVs, stereos, computers and etc. Turn them inside out or cut them up before putting them in the trash or recycling. Document and photograph the model and serial numbers of high valued items for later reference.

Shopping Safety Tips Lock your car doors! Keep your full attention on your surroundings. A distracted person is especially vulnerable to robbers. Park in well-lit areas or ones that will have lights when exiting the mall after a day of shopping. Put packages in locked trunks and out of view. Thieves do their own form of window shopping. They look in parked cars for gifts and other merchandise, and will break through car windows to get at such valuables. Keep your receipts with you. Carry purses strategically with zippers closed and large openings facing towards you. Put wallets in front pockets or zippered in coat linings. Keep large amounts of cash hidden. Robbers love those who like to show off their wads of cash and will follow you until the opportunity to strike happens.

Use caution and be aware of your surroundings at the ATM. Avoid an ATM in an isolated or dimly lit area.

Deputy Jerry Weiland

If shopping alone, request store security or a manager to escort you to your car.

Vacation Safety Tips Many people take trips this time of year and leave their homes. Take a few extra steps before you depart to help ensure your belongings are safe. Make sure all doors and windows are securely and properly locked. Set your alarms. Have a trusted friend, neighbor or relative periodically check your home. Newspaper delivery can be placed on a vacation hold. Contact the Orlando Sentinel online at www.Orlandosentinel.com and click on the “home delivery” tab, or call 800-359-5353. U.S. Mail delivery can be stopped while you are away with several re-delivery options upon your return. For further information, visit www.usps.com. The Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office can also be contacted using the non-emergency number of 407-348-2222. Advise the dispatcher that you would like to request “vacation checks” of your home. They will obtain information from you and your request will be sent to the deputies working in the area to conduct extra patrols. This is a free service. Lights, a radio and/or televisions can be put on timers to give your home an occupied appearance. Make sure to adjust timers to accommodate the earlier sunsets. Avoid “broadcasting” to everybody that you will be gone. It’s nice to brag about the two week trip to Tahiti, but criminals are tech savvy and use all forms of social media to check when you’ll be gone. Delay posting pictures on social media until you are home. The holiday season is a great time of year and can be very special with great memories. While we can never guarantee crimes won’t be committed, but by taking necessary precautions and personal safety measures, you can certainly help lessen the chances of you or your family from being the victim. Please meet with your family to discuss these crime prevention tips. I truly wish each of you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Please be safe.

This is a series of monthly articles designed to provide information, which I hope you, the residents of Celebration, will find useful. Each article covers a topic that I have observed while on patrol, have been asked about or that I feel is important to share with you. Contact me via Town Hall at celebration.news@celebrationtownhall.com if you have suggestions for future articles.

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“Why float through life, when you can swim!” All Aquatics Programs take place at Lakeside Park Pool. Class sizes are limited; Pre-registration at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. is required. For more information or questions please contact Martin Brown at 407-566-1698 or swim.lessons@celebration.fl.us. Hope to see you soon!

Celebration Pool Hours

Celebration Sharks Swim Club

Labor Day through April 30

The Celebration Sharks is a swim club to each youth and adults competitive swimming techniques. Our goal is to teach all ages a lifetime sport and encourage physical fitness. Sharks Swim Club is for swimmers who wish to improve their skills for competition or fitness. Participants must be able to swim 50 meters freestyle with rotary breathing.

Lakeside, North Village, Spring Park, East Village: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Celebration Park Hours All other park areas close at dusk. All hours are subject to change without notice.

Lakeside Pool Lifeguard On Duty

Practice Schedule: December 3- 27. On-going classes at Lakeside Park Pool

When a lifeguard is on duty, there will be a safety break at 45 minutes past the hour. All swimmers under the age of 18 will be asked to stay out of the pool for 15 minutes.

Tuesday - Friday (Swimmers may attend as many nights as they wish.)

No Lifeguards are stationed at Spring Park, North Village, or East Village.

4-4:45 p.m. for swimmers age 5-12 5-5:45 p.m. for swimmers ages 12 and up

November Lakeside Lifeguard Hours Daily: Noon-3 p.m., 4-8 p.m.

Additional programs offered at Lakeside Park Pool:

CPR/ AED/ First Aid Courses and Pet CPR/First Aid & Disaster Response Course. All Courses are appropriate for all ages. Contact (407) 566-1698 or mbrown@celebrationtownhall.com. Classes are scheduled upon request. For questions or additional information, please visit the Front Porch or contact the Aquatics Office at (407) 566-1698 or swim.lessons@celebration.fl.us.

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Only private swim lessons are available during the winter/ fall months; please contact Martin at 407-566-1698 or swim.lessons@celebration.fl.us for details.

Monthly fees: Resident $65, Non-resident $75 Pre-registration is required at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.

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2013 AQUATICS PROGRAMS

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Food Truck Friday Friday, December 13, 5-9:30 p.m. Celebration Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Dine under the stars with your friends and family at December’s Food Truck Friday event! Our food truck lineup will include El Cactus Azul, Firehouse BBQ, Korean Taco Box, Mustache Mike’s Italian Ice, Niffty Fiffty Diner, Saigon Sizzle, Tallulah’s by the Sea, The Big Cheese, Treehouse Truck, Twisted Cuban, Voodoo Kitchen, Wild, and Yum Yum Cupcake. Please note: Most food trucks accept cash and credit cards. There will be limited tables and chairs available, so you may want to bring your own blanket or chairs to make sure you have a comfortable place to dine. These are some of the best food trucks around and they will be sure to draw in lots of hungry people. *Participating food trucks are subject to change without notice.

Parks & Recreation Programs Martial Arts Classes

Tuesday & Thursday 7-8 a.m. Lakeside Pool, 631 Sycamore St.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4 p.m., 5 p.m. Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St.

CFMS is a registered US Master Swim club that is comprised of adult swimmers and triathletes. All levels of swimming ability are welcome and encouraged. Every session is coached by certified triathlon & swim coaches Misty Becerra and Sara McLarty. Cost: $50 per month Contact info: MistyBecerra@gmail.com

Fitness Firm-Up Class Every Wednesday and Friday, 1–2 p.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Fitness Firm-Up with instructor Linda Fulton is a 45 minute muscle strengthening and firming class for all age groups and fitness levels. Call Linda at 919-623-7231 or email lindacarolpf@aol.com.

Irish Dance Classes for Adults & Children Thursdays Jones Room , 631 Sycamore St. 4:30 p.m.: Ages 3+ 6 p.m.: Ages 18+ An enjoyable and exciting new class that explores all aspects of Irish Dance. Focuses on stretching, posture, timing, rhythm and movement, basic Irish Steps and Ceili (traditional Irish folk) team dancing. Students will be introduced into the different types of solo Irish dance and the traditional music for each dance. Benefits include balance, timing and co-ordination. Students should wear shorts / t-shirt (exercise wear) and sneakers. All Classes taught by professional and award winning Irish Dancer Sarah Costello from Belfast N. Ireland. Sarah has toured extensively worldwide for the past 9 years performing the leading roles in world renowned Irish Dance shows like Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. She qualified as a TCRG (Teacher of Irish Dance) in 2008 and has produced and choreographed many irish dance productions and shows in both Ireland and abroad. Class Price: $50 a month (Children) $10 per class (Adults) Classes will be separate. One class a week for one hour. For more info contact Sarah at 321-200-3598 or sarah13april@hotmail.com. Please also visit www.facebook.com/centralfloridairishdance.

Jazzercise Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today's hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Start dancing yourself fit and change the shape of your body today! What are you waiting for? Come join the dance party! Call Christine at 407-456-1687 or visit www.jazzercise.com for more information.

Discipline, respect and fitness are traits all parents strive to instill in our children. At the Academy of Martial Arts we help children develop lifelong positive traits that will help them be successful in life. Visit the Academy’s website www.AcademyMartialArts.com or call 800-360-6043 for more information.

Fitness Boot Camp Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m., Saturdays at 8 a.m. North Village Pavilion, 215 A Celebration Blvd. Are you bored with your current workout program? Do you want something new and exciting to shock you body into producing incredible results? Get ready! Erik Lipetz has partnered with Body by Design Personal Training to bring the ultimate Fitness Bootcamp to Celebration. This isn't your ordinary workout. We train in an encouraging group environment and use a unique training system with the common goal of taking our current fitness to the next level. You will be challenged both mentally and physically, but if you bring the right attitude and work hard, results are guaranteed. Contact Erik Lipetz at 845-642-2889 or elipetz40@gmal.com for pricing details.

Foxtrot/Swing/Rumba Dancing Classes Thursdays Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. 7 p.m., Beginners Foxtrot 8 p.m., Intermediate Swing 9 p.m., Advanced Rumba It’s time to move you feet! No partner necessary. Come and learn the fun sensual Rumba, the gorgeous Waltz or the lively Swing. Cost: $90 per person Price includes the entire eight week class that meets for one 55-minute lesson per week. For information or to register, contact Nannette at 386-532-2624 or Nannette@NannettesBallroomDance.com or visit www.NannettesBallroomDance.com. Join us for the fun!

Writing Your Life Workshop First Tuesday of every month 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Avenue Turn precious memories into interesting and informative stories your family will love. In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll spend the first ninety minutes learning how to write a compelling story and the second ninety minutes writing in response to memory joggers. The classes work independently of one another, so if you can’t attend one month, you won’t be at a disadvantage. No previous writing experience is necessary, and the class motto is: The only way to do this wrong is to not do it at all!

Mondays Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.

Visit www.writingyourlife.org to register or contact Patricia at patricia@writingyourlife.org or 321-279-1791 for more information. Payment of the $35 workshop fee is required in advance to reserve your spot. Class size is limited to the first twenty (20) to register.

5–5:30 p.m.: Tiny Twirlers (Ages 3-5 years old) 5:30–6:30 p.m.: Baton & Dance (Ages 6 to 12 years old)

Yoga/Pilates Class

Rhapsody Baton

For additional information, please contact Tessah Ceballos at 321-402-4659 or tessah22@comcast.net

ZUMBA® Tuesdays at 6-7 p.m. Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St. Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the ZUMBA® program led by licensed instructor Dottie Kennedy-Brooks is all about. Join in for an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Whether you’re an accomplished dancer, never danced a minute in your life or anywhere in between, you’ll workout like never before without even realizing it! It’s fun, easy and completely addicting! To learn more about joining the class, please visit www.dorothyk.zumba.com or contact Dottie at kennedydottie@hotmail.com or 781-789-0755. Visit www.facebook.com/dottie.kennedybrooks for up-to-date class information. Please be sure to check online for possible changes to the Summer schedule. www.dorothyk.zumba.com

Thursdays, 10 a.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. This daytime class is for all fitness levels. It combines the slow, controlled breathing and stretching of yoga with the core tightening and strengthening of Pilates. Every class ends with a generous cool down focused on stretching, breathing and releasing. Cost: $7 per class For more information, contact instructor Sean Vigue at SeanVigueFitness@gmail.com or visit www.SeanVigueFitness.com.

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Central Florida Masters Swimming

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X-factor Dance & Gymnastics Location: Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Visit the X-factor website for more information and complete class schedules at www.x-factordance.com.

Fall Schedule Wednesday

Monday

Room 102

Room 102 1:15-2 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 5-6:15 p.m. 6:15-7:45 p.m. 7:45-8:30 p.m.

Pre-Ballet Ballet 2 Ballet 3 Ballet 4 Pointe

3 yrs. 8-9 yrs. Placement by Teacher Placement by Teacher Placement by Teacher

Combo 1 Combo 1 Jazz 3 Jazz 4

4-5 yrs. (Class full) 4-5 yrs. Placement by Teacher Placement by Teacher

Tuesday Room 102 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-7 p.m. 7-8 p.m.

Registration can easily be done online or contact Lindsay Miller at 407-329-4200 for space and placement advice.

***We have multiple levels of Competition and Performance teams. Please contact our studio office at 407-329-4200 or info@xfactordance.com to express interest in auditioning.

3-4: p.m. 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 7-8 p.m. 8-9 p.m.

Hip Hop 1 Hip Hop 2 Tap 1 Jazz 2 Dance Fitness Acro Company Acro 2

7-10 yrs. 11-14 yrs. Wait list to start. 7+ yrs. 9+ yrs. 11+ yrs. Audition Required*** Placement by Teacher

Ballet 1 Jazz 1/2 Ballet 1/2 Contemporary Technique

6-7 yrs. 8-11 yrs. 8-11 yrs. Placement by Teacher

Thursday Room 102 4-5 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 7-8 p.m.

Friday Activity Room, Room 102 4-6:30 p.m.

Company Rehearsals

Auditions Required***

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…” These few words conjure up memories of Christmas past for all of us – from the fresh pine smell that comes from a real tree to shoppers scurrying to find that last minute “perfect gift” to sumptuous holiday dinners with family and friends. And, for those of us raised in chillier climates glistening window panes etched with frost, lopsided “dusty” snow men and big, fluffy flakes swirling around from head to toe come to mind…Brrrr! Whatever your recollections, the Celebration Community Chorus’ Christmas Program aptly titled “The Spirit of Christmas”, is sure to capture the essence of the Holiday Season. Brought to you by Celebration Parks & Recreation.

Chorus Director Kristopher Schave has added some very special pieces to this year’s program including an a cappella arrangement (a first for the chorus!) entitled O Magnum Mysterium. Other selections range from the truly classical (a medley of compositions by Vivaldi, Bach and Handel) to contemporary favorites varying from sacred hymns to light-hearted melodies like Jingle Bells, Let it Snow and Jolly Old Saint Nicholas. So, if you haven’t already, be sure to add this concert to your Christmas list and make it your new Celebration holiday tradition. It’s like putting extra sugar sprinkles on your Christmas cookie!

The Celebration Community Chorus Presents

“The Spirit of Christmas” One Performance Only Sat., Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m.

The Spirit of Christmas One Performance Only

Directed by Kristopher Schave

Saturday, December 14 – 7:30 p.m. • Community Presbyterian Church 511 Celebration Avenue

Admission is free. Community Presbyterian Church, 511 Celebration Ave. The Celebration Community Chorus is made up primarily of your Celebration friends and neighbors and is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department at Town Hall.

Admission FREE

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Community Chorus Celebrates Christmas

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Group Tennis Reservation Schedule Monday

Thursday

Saturday

3:30–8:30 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

8:30–10:30 a.m. Men’s Active Adults over 50 Tennis League (Courts 4 & 5) 3:30–8:30 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

8 a.m.–12 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

Tuesday 8:30–10:30 a.m. Active Adults Men’s and Ladies’ over 50 Tennis League (Courts 4 & 5) 9–11 a.m., 3:30–8:30 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3) Wednesday 3:30–8:30 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3) 6:30–8:30 p.m. Celebration Men’s Open Doubles (Courts 4 & 5)

Friday 8:30–10:30 a.m. Ladies’ Active Adults over 50 Tennis League (Courts 4 & 5) 9–11 a.m. Ladies Round-Robin League (Courts 1, 2 & 3) 9–11 a.m., 3:30–8:30 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 4) 6:30–9 p.m. Friday Night Tennis Mixer (Courts 3, 4 & 5)

Interested in tennis lessons? For more information and to register, contact:

Happy Holidays from

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Darren Holt darrenDH@aol.com 407-421-0911

Mahnaz Qayyum, M.D. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS Board Certified Family Practice • On Staff at Celebration Hospital Diabetes Control • Behavioral Health Thyroid Management • In-House Neurologist

Introducing Jennifer Goldrich, ARNP specializing in diabetic care and women’s health.

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Skin Care to Protect Your Skin By Mary Ashton As anyone who has ever cut into an apple knows, the apple quickly turns brown when exposed to air. This is a great example of oxidation, a normal process where the cells die and are replaced with newer cells. Unfortunately, there are a small percentage of cells that change into damaged free radical cells. This can set off a chain reaction that encourages more cells to become damaged by binding with the mutated cell. Learn more about how the right skin care with antioxidants can help protect your skin.

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By Dee Lindholm Iron Man of Celebration, and Hector of Helm Coaching Group at local venues – The Columbia, Food Imperium, and Bohemian Celebration Hotel.

It was another banner year for the Celebration Area Council (CAC). Vanessa Barnes, Chairperson for 2013, led the way for our first locally held Career Fairs in collaboration with Stetson University and the Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce. They were attended by over 400 potential employees with 20 employers with candidates being hired on the spot.

The revamped Celebration Magazine has been re-released and new publications are available at local businesses. It is also distributed nationally to satisfy the thirst for information for our unique and illustrious community. It features articles and maps of local interest as well as advertising that keeps the community thriving through commerce.

We also held our 4th Annual Health and Lifestyle Fair at Town Hall in partnership with Celebration Parks and Recreation. We would like to express our gratitude to our sponsors Med-Life Institute, Florida Hospital, and Mom’s Meals, our guest speaker Anil Gupta, author of Immediate Happiness, as well as our many exhibitors for making this possible. We also would like to thank Janet Martinez of LaSalle Computer Learning Center for donating an iPad for the Health Fair raffle. The lucky winner was Kim Colon. All proceeds from the event fund scholarships for Celebration High School students.

Kicking off the new year will be a Career Fair for Juniors at Celebration High School held on Wed., Jan. 22 from 8-11 a.m. in the Media Center. We are seeking professionals in their particular fields to provide answers to students’ career questions, Ie: accountants, medical field, technology, fitness etc. If you would like to participate, please contact laura@frontgatere.com no later than Tues., Dec. 10.

The quarterly Lunch Munch ‘n’ Learns continued with featured guest speakers Chantal Patton of TCP Global Solutions, Chris Hosko of Ameriprise Financial, Tracy Ward of Experience Kissimmee,

For further information, visit www.celebrationareacouncil.com or please contact ebaggett@kissimmeechamber.com. You can also join the conversation on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Celebration’s True Wellness Spa 501 Mirasol Circle, Celebration, FL 407-566-2810

The Spa at Mirasol, Celebrationʼs longest established full-service Day Spa, is open to all Celebration residents and visitors to the town. Mirasol Spa Services: Customized Massage Therapies Lymphatic Drainage Massage Warm Stone Massage Skin Beautifying Facials Anti-Aging Facials Exclusive Aroma Experience Treatment featuring doTerra Therapeutic Grade Oils. We are the only Spa in Celebration incorporating doTerra Therapeutic Grade Essential oils into all of our treatments. Non-Surgical Face Lift Procedures Microdermabrasion Facials Universal Contour Wrap™ that guarantees exceptional and lasting inch loss. Manicures and Pedicures Hair Appointments Available on Sundays

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The Spa at Mirasol is Celebration’s longest established, full-service day spa. “We often say we are the best-kept secret in town, but in fact we are open to all Celebration residents and visitors” says Celebration resident and spa owner Monica Raffel. Offerings include a variety of spa services like relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials and refreshing manicures and pedicures. Local clients also have access to a variety of Signature Clubs that provide savings on monthly treatments. As a boutique spa, the Spa at Mirasol is proud to offer clients privacy and a personal touch. Manager Lisa Snyder has worked for the Spa at Mirasol for six and a half years. She specializes in skin care and aromatherapy treatments using an exclusive line of essential oils. Team member Kim Landis is an expert massage therapist and facialist. Kim, who has been with the Spa for two years, is also in the process of obtaining her certification in Personal Training. Susan Capizzi has joined the team to offer hair services on Sundays and nail treatments other days of the week. Owner Monica Raffel is a certified Health and Wellness Coach, offering lifestyle and nutrition programs to eat well and feel better. The Spa has just completed a full upgrade, including all new hardwood floors, granite counter tops and expanded facilities for hair treatments. “We’re also very excited about the addition of a new treatment room to better serve our growing client base” says Monica. Stop by the Spa at Mirasol, located at 501 Mirasol Cir., Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays for hair appointments 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or visit them on the web at www.thespaatcelebration.com. For further information or to book a treatment, call 407-566-2810.

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A New View What Are You Giving This Year? By Eileen Crawford, MS, LMHC There is a reason so many people love this time of year. It is not just the lights, music and parties. It is because we do something assigned to the holiday season. We give–openly and without reservation. We can get so caught up in the spirit of giving that we shower love not just on family and friends, but scout leaders, teachers, even our dog walkers. And it makes us feel good. While opening a gift given to you can bring a smile, watching someone you love gasp with joy when they open yours can take your breath away. The simple act of giving a piece of yourself to someone else is what love is all about. Once we have stripped our “giving shelves” bare in December, come January, sometimes our heart closes for business. We become too busy or stressed to give much more. Home-made cookies and sentimental cards are last month's news; sometimes I can't give

even a smile, let alone a parking space. When holiday joy leads to the New Year blues, is it because I allotted just one month of the year to be about someone else, and now the other eleven are focused on me and mine? I have a friend who sends nothing at Christmas, but come Valentine’s Day, you might find one of her meticulously-crafted cards in your mailbox. She sends them to everyone on her list as her way of spreading love throughout the year. She’s got the right idea. What if each of us decided to feel the joy of giving during not just one month, but every month of the year? A wave, a helping hand, a small act of kindness; giving what you have to ease the burden of someone else. Now that’s worth celebrating.

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December 2013

A Schedule of Happenings In and Around Celebration Recurring Events

Scheduled Events

Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration Sunday Worship Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m. Celebration Community Church, (501 Celebration Place) . . . . . . . 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, (1050 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5 :30 p.m. Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Souljourn Christian Fellowship, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Celebration Anglican Fellowship and Theological Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mentoring Sessions: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For information call 407-566-1195 Illuminate Church, (Celebration High School) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Recovery at Celebration Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail celebrationaa@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Dec. 8

16th Annual Holiday Home Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 p.m.

Dec. 15

Yoga in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 p.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Pre-Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:15-2 p.m. Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 p.m. Ballet 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m. Ballet 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6:15 p.m. Weight Watchers (Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:15 p.m. Baton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6:30 p.m. Ballet 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:15-7:45 p.m. Community Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45-8:30 p.m.

Dec. 2

Relay For Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Dec. 9

ARC Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Dec. 16

USO Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.

Dec. 3

Writing Your Life Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 17

CCDD Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 17

CROA Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 17

CROA Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45 a.m. Fitness Bootcamp (North Village) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. Masters Swimming (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. Celebrate Recovery Al-Anon Family Group (Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Girls Hip Hop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 p.m. Combo 1 (FULL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:30-4:30 p.m. Leed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5:15 p.m. Zumba (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 p.m. Boys Hip Hop 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m. Combo 1 (4-5 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30-5:30 p.m. Jazz 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30-7 p.m. Jazzercize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 p.m. Advanced Jazz, 12+ yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8 p.m. Writers’ Group Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 p.m. Jazz 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 p.m.

Wednesday

Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Mah Jongg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 p.m. Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Hip Hop 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 p.m. Hip Hop 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 p.m. Tap 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m. Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 p.m. Jazz 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 p.m. Dance Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 p.m. Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Jazzercize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 p.m. Recovery at Celebration Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail celebrationaa@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Acro Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 p.m. Zumba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30-8:30 p.m. Acro 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 p.m.

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Celebrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. ECDD Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Blood Drive (851 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Garden Club (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Knights of Columbus Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Republicans’ Meeting (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Parks & Recreation Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Covenants/ARC CROA Board of Appeals (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. GOP Meeting (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Dec. 5

Covenants Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Dec. 12

Veterans Club of Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Dec. 12

Veterans Club of Celebration Auxiliary . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Dec. 12

Communications Committee Meeting . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.

Thursday

Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 a.m. Fitness Bootcamp (North Village) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. Masters Swimming (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Yoga and Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Beginners Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 p.m. Ballet 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m. Irish Dance Classes (3+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 p.m. Jazz 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 p.m. Jazzercize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 p.m. Irish Dance Classes (18+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Ballet 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 p.m. Celebration Anglican Fellowship (Meeting at Community Church Building) . .1st & 3rd Thursdays Eucharist: 7 p.m. Contemporary Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 p.m. Waltz/Samba/Tango Dancing Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 p.m. Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration Contemporary Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 12

Holiday Home Decorating Contest Voting . . . . . 6 p.m.

Dec. 13

Food Truck Friday

Friday

Rotary Club (Education Center, Florida Hospital) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. ACBL Sanctioned Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. National Mah Jongg (resident only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 p.m. Company Dance Warm Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4:30 p.m. Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 p.m. Company Rehersals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6:30 p.m. Table Tennis Club (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 p.m. Fitness Bootcamp (North Village) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. Petanque (Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Celebration Seventh-Day Adventist Adult Study Group, Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Children’s Worship, Nicholson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, Ed Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m. Recovery at Celebration Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail celebrationaa@gmail.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Dec. 7

Blood Drive (Corpus Cristi) . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dec. 7

16th Annual Holiday Home Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 p.m.

Dec. 7

Holiday Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 p.m.

Dec. 14

Celebration Community Chorus, The Spirit of Christmas (Celebration Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

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All events take place in the Celebration Town Hall, (851 Celebration Ave.) unless noted otherwise.

FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND We would like to thank everyone who helped make Celebrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 17th birthday a very special one this year. From the residents dancing to the soulful sounds of our downtown concert with Ghaleb to the patriotic participants of the Veterans Day Parade and Flag Changing Ceremony, the spirit of community and sense of pride in our town was evident. Town Hall sends sincere thanks to the Veterans Club, Garden Club, Celebration Scouts, Celebration High School Marching Band, Celebration Community Chorus, Celebration K-8 Jazz Band, Imagination Realty, Julie Speaks, Celebration Sanitation, Lexin Realty, Jim Siegel, Kim Lenaway, Florida Hospital, Evolve Bicycles, Final Mile, and all of our enthusiastic volunteers for helping make this wonderful weekend possible.

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Founders Day 2013

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Celebration Brings Home Community Cup for Second Year Dozens of athletes from across Florida put their game faces on for the 2013 Kissimmee-St. Cloud Senior Games, one of the most exciting and fun-filled annual competitions for mature athletes. More than 20 Celebration residents participated in the 2013 Games, helping to bring home the “Community Cup” for the second year in a row. The “Community Cup” is awarded to the Osceola County community that wins the most total medals in the card games. As the reigning champs, Celebration will hold the trophy for a year. Great work, Celebration! Experience Kissimmee hosted the 2013 Senior Games along with Gold Sponsor Celebration Town Hall, and Silver Sponsor the town of Harmony. Bronze Sponsors are Osceola News-Gazette, El Osceola Star, PUP Healthcare, Stallion 51 and Sports Authority. The games were also held with the help of Florida Senior Games, Florida Sports Commission, the city of Kissimmee, the city of St. Cloud, Solivita, Sidelines Sports Gear, AMF bowling and the Good Samaritan Society.

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Feed a Child During Winter Break Celebration34747Cares is conducting a food drive to ensure that area children aren’t hungry during Winter Break. Your help is needed to fill 100 boxes with food. Children attending Celebration and other area schools depend on free lunches to keep hunger away. These children will be without lunches during Osceola County Schools’ Winter Break, from Mon., Dec. 23 until classes resume Mon., Jan. 6. You can feed a child over break by purchasing a box of food or by purchasing items for a box.

Food Box for Children’s Winter Break (One box of food costs approximately $40) Four 5 oz. Cans Tuna Four 15 oz. Cans Vegetables, (Green Beans, Corn, Mixed Vegetables) Four 12 oz. Cans Chicken Four 15 oz. Cans Fruit Four 10 oz. Cans Soup (Chicken & Rice, Chicken Noodle, Vegetable), (No cream of mushroom please) One Box Cereal (medium) One Jelly (18 oz. plastic jar) Two Boxes Macaroni and Cheese One 16 oz. Box Mashed Potatoes Two Boxes Pasta/Spaghetti One Jar Pasta Sauce One 16 oz. Jar Peanut Butter Two Boxes or Two Small Bags Rice

The weekly Farmers Market is located at Lakeside Park, 631 Sycamore St. Stop by and peruse the wide variety of food and craft vendors each week for the freshest fruits and vegetables, fun arts and crafts and much more on Sundays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lakeside Park.

As an alternative, you may prefer to donate selected items according to the first letter of your last name. (See quantities above, except one can of soup per group.)

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E-K

Canned Tuna Mashed Potatoes Canned Fruit Soup

Peanut Butter Jelly Rice Soup

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S-Z

Canned Chicken Pasta/Spaghetti Pasta Sauce Soup

Cereal Macaroni and Cheese Canned Vegetables Soup

Food donations will be received through 3 p.m., Fri., Dec. 20, at 1154 Celebration Ave., the Celebration Foundation or at Celebration Town Hall. Celebration Cares will begin delivery Mon., Dec. 23. Every week, Celebration34747Cares, a 501(c)3 organization, distributes 190 weekend food packs to children attending Osceola County Schools. Financial donations may be sent to PO Box 470893, Celebration, FL 34747. For further information, visit www.celebration34747cares.org. Thank you for feeding hungry children!

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Founders Day ‘13

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Dreams Can Come True By Rob Kaz I pleaded with the guard at the gate, “Please sir. I was told I’d be able to drive right up to the backside of the gallery. There’s no way I can carry all of these supplies.” I referenced the easel, box of paints and brushes and the canvas carrier filled with two wet oil paintings in the back of my car. “Could you try calling the manager of the gallery to see if they just forgot to put my name on the list?” Ten minutes later, the guard finally lowered the security ramp and allowed me to drive onto Avenue Of The Stars. I followed a route behind World Showcase Lagoon, under part of Test Track, past Norway, America and Japan, beneath the International Gateway and finally parked outside of The Living Seas. Moments later, I was painting in the Art Of Disney gallery, chatting with guests and occasionally smiling for photos or signing purchased artwork. © Disney

Surreal. Completely surreal. As an annual passholder, I frequent Epcot, but never in this capacity … and certainly never with a sign in front of the gallery that read, “Appearing today: Rob Kaz.” As an artist, I admire the works that grace the walls of galleries at Disney. I have aspired to shake the hands of animators and artists who make people smile with the magic they create. Today, I was that artist. While painting for three days in Epcot (followed by appearances at Festival Of The Masters in Downtown Disney the following weekend), I had the incredible fortune to meet Disney fans who rival my own passion for the history, the talent and the sheer magic that goes into creating the universe we know as Disney. So many of them, like me, appreciate the tiny details, the often untold tales and the names that get so little recognition even though they are responsible for our favorite characters, stories and fantastic worlds.

I was humbled by the kind words that were poured upon me as I painted over the weekend. I can only hope that each person with whom I connected, each person who stopped in to say hello, each person who smiled upon seeing some of my paintings will understand how much I value the embrace.

Rob Kaz is a Celebration resident, fine artist and one of only a small handful of artists licensed to paint Disney characters and films. See his work at www.RobKazArt.com.

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Help for Those Grieving the Loss of a Loved One The holiday season is upon us, and if you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you are likely experiencing a jumble of emotions you’ve yet to sort out. Facing a holiday after this life crisis can be more difficult than your friends and even family members may realize. Whether or not this is the first Christmas after your loved one’s death, Community Presbyterian Church’s Soul Care Ministries would like to offer you help and hope. Join us for a special event called “Surviving the Holidays,” specifically designed to address your pain: Wed., Dec. 11, 7-9 p.m. Community Presbyterian Church Conference Room 511 Celebration Ave. This non-denominational program accommodates all faith backgrounds, and will help equip you with the reassurance, comfort, and healing tools needed to move through the Christmas season as you grieve. To register, call Carol at 407-566-1633 x 207, or email carol.potochney@commpres.com –or – go online at www.griefshare.org/holidays/events/16171. Find help, discover hope, and experience God’s healing with others who understand how hard the holidays can be when trying to cope with tremendous loss... register today.

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A New Celebration of Life By Nicole Parris Upon entering the Celebration Welcome Center we were immediately embraced with offers to assist our family, as we returned to Florida from a long stay in St. Louis NICU and our home in Virginia. My second child Wrenn came three weeks early and never returned to my delivery room that April evening in 2010. Within 24 hours she was placed in the Winnie Palmer NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) . Ten days later the doctors said Wrenn was in respiratory distress and that the X-rays were unchanged even after administering multiple antibiotics. At this point the pulmonary team ordered genetic testing. Mommy battling wires and tubes after transplant.

Our lives paused while we waited those grueling five weeks and the NICU became our new family at Winnie Palmer. Our wonderful primary nurses moved Wrenn next to a big window, which gave us some privacy and a bit more space. During our visits with her, I made friends with some amazing people as I watched them care for my sick baby. The Winnie Palmer staff literally carried our family through those uncertain days. In early July the tests showed that Wrenn had a rare genetic lung disease called ABCA3 Surfactant Deficiency, one of four cases worldwide. She lacked the protein needed to keep her lungs open, which was why she required eight liters of oxygen. Bottom line– the only way Wrenn had a chance to live was through donor lungs. She would need a double lung transplant, as soon as possible.

My heart stopped beating at that moment, and I wasn’t breathing because my lips, I was told, were purple. Wrenn was transported to St. Louis immediately to await transplant and we followed. For seven weeks, in the St. Louis NICU, Wrenn almost died, had high fevers, was on eighteen to twenty medications daily and was placed on a paralytic. Wrenn during her visit to the Celebration Finally, on September 21, the Welcome Center. transplant coordinator entered my room and told me that new lungs were en route. We helped wheel Wrenn into surgery and kissed her goodbye, worried that we might be doing so for the last time. Unfortunately, lung transplants aren’t like heart, liver, and kidney transplants where people can live for several decades with multiple transplants; it’s a much younger surgery and has only been performed a few decades. The statistics for lung transplantation aren’t good. Wrenn has only a 50% chance of surviving five years, and a 20% chance of surviving ten years. Our life was on pause for almost an entire year while we lived day and night in two hospitals. I barely recall a specific memory or photo with our son, Tanner, in that year, as his life had been put on hold as well. In the children’s hospital, I heard so many sad stories from other families. To this day, nothing surprises me anymore–I have heard it all. I often found myself thanking God for all the little miracles we experienced. I now have a new outlook on life and an appreciation for the good days, which I continue to hold on to for dear life. We are excited to be a part of the Celebration community. I know our children will enjoy their childhood in this amazing town, which they already call home. When you see Wrenn at the parks and around town, please say hello to her and her six-year old brother, Tanner, and know her surgical mask is for her protection.

Tanner and Wrenn.

If you would like to reach out to the Parris family, please email debiemcdonald@mac.com for information on providing help throughout the year.

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Sheriff Supports New Celebration Club By Jim Siegel Popular Osceola County Sheriff Bob Hansell is supporting the formation of a new club being launched in Celebration. That club, which is being called the Celebration Gun Society, will hold its first meeting on Tues., Jan. 7 at Heritage Hall. The Society is being formed to help educate residents on safe and responsible gun ownership, as well as to provide a forum for the political, hunting, sporting, collectible, and self-defense aspects of gun ownership. Sheriff Hansell will be a guest speaker at that meeting. According to some estimates, roughly 25% of Florida households are believed to own a firearm of some kind. Said Sheriff Hansell, “That estimate actually sounds low to me, though there are no hard data collected in Florida to collaborate it.” What worries law enforcement officers such as Sheriff Hansell is not private ownership of firearms but rather that many people acquire such a weapon without learning how to care for and use it properly. He and other local law enforcement officials strongly support responsible clubs and organizations that help educate gun owners or those considering acquiring a weapon. Personally, I was raised in a Midwestern household in which there were no firearms. Until recently, I believed that: • The right to own firearms originated when the Republic was formed because many people relied on hunting for their food • Law enforcement officials in general would prefer no private ownership of guns

• People should rely on law enforcement agencies to protect them. Some of the recent media coverage and political dialogue about gun ownership has been quite a revelation to me. All three of my fundamental beliefs about gun ownership have been wrong. The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution had nothing whatsoever to do about hunting food. Most local law enforcement officers support private gun ownership. And officers such as Sheriff Hansell encourage people to take at least part of the responsibility for the defense of their families. “Even if our response time is just a couple of minutes, a lot can happen before an officer arrives,” explained Sheriff Hansell. “It’s often necessary to take action immediately.” The Celebration Gun Society will not overtly advocate or promote gun sales or ownership. This is definitely not the beginning of some sort of vigilante militia. Instead, the Society primarily will focus on education, information, and dialogue. The tone will be relaxed, friendly, and tolerant of all views. For those interested in sport or target shooting, events will be arranged in safe, established facilities outside Celebration. The Society will be affiliated with the Spirit of ‘76 Gun Club of Central Florida. The Society will meet the first Tuesday of each month at Heritage Hall (our precinct voting location) on Celebration Ave. Meetings will always be open to everyone; membership will not be required to attend these meetings.

Celebrators November Meeting By Ann Fitzpatrick The Celebrators, our town’s 50 and over club met on Wed., Nov. 6 and Barbara Church introduced 10 new members; happy to have you with us! Walt and Sue once again came early to set up the coffee and snacks. Thanks so much, you’ve been great! Our President Carol Jones asked Gary Garafalo to open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and Cathy Carlson and Paul Collins talked about the exciting schedule of the Classical Concert Series for the 2013-14 Season. There will be five concerts this year instead of four, at no additional cost. Celebrators can purchase the Series tickets for the special price of $70 rather than the $80 regular cost. You may obtain tickets at The Celebration Foundation and at Imagination Realty. Mike Sonntag informed us that all activities and news, etc. regarding our Club can be found online at www.thecelebrators.org. Also, if you are not getting email updates about events, please contact him. Ginny Sublet reminded us of our year end and most exciting annual event, our Holiday Party, which will be at the beautiful Bohemian Hotel right here in town on Thurs., Dec. 12 from 6-9 p.m. We are having a lovely buffet and live entertainers who will offer holiday music and all types of dances including line dances and they will be happy to take your requests. The cost is only $35 per person. Please contact Ginny right away to sign up to attend 321-939-1315. Our speaker in November was Celebration resident and our Club member, attorney Mel Pearlman P.A. Mel gave us an overview of the legal changes regarding estate planning and suggested that if yours was done before 2011 you might want to have it updated. If you would like to use his firm, which is conveniently located here in Celebration, they do offer Estate Planning and Administration, along with Corporate & Business Law, and Real Estate both Residential & Commercial, call 407-566-8700. Mel informed us of an important new authority with which he is volunteering as a Director. The West 192 Redevelopment Authority is expected to be the biggest project Osceola County has ever taken on and will have broad powers to impact every decision made about our County in the future. We have all noted the deterioration of US-192 in recent years so this news is very welcome. Mel is inviting Celebration residents to get involved to offer our wisdom, experience and talents, especially now in the early planning stages. They meet the first Thursday of every month at the County Administration Building opposite the Courthouse.

For further information, visit www.west192redevelopmentplan.com, or you can contact Jeff Jones at jjon3@osceola.org. For meeting dates and times, go to the Development Authority page www.osceola.org/w192_development_authority/home.cfm. The trip to the beautiful Ringling Museum in Sarasota was a great success. Thanks so much, Paul! We had a wonderful time at our potluck Halloween Party on Oct. 22 with nearly everyone wearing a costume. First prize was won by Karen and Paul Francis who came as Pregnant Barbie and Baby Daddy Ken (I’m still laughing). I wish the picture had come out better; what a great idea! Jackie Pinkston has arranged a cruise for us January 20-24 on Royal Caribbean’s Imagination out of Cape Canaveral for a really great price! An inside cabin for two is $461.82 and an outside cabin for two is $561. This covers all costs except for the gratuity. Call Royal Caribbean right away to book at 800-465-3595, with the Group # 5761795. Thanks so much, Jackie! We will have no official happy hour during December but anyone who would like to can meet from 5-7 p.m. at the Bohemian the first Thursday of the month. Contact Paul Francis at 407-566-9097 for information about game nights, Carol Jones, 407-566-0774 about the monthly dining out and Vivien Lai Chin, 321-939-4998 for information about the luncheons. It’s time to pay our dues for 2014. If you are 85 or over, your membership is free. For further information, see Herb at the December meeting. Our next meeting will be Wed., Dec. 4. If you are 50 or over and a resident of Celebration please join us. We meet at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. on the first Wednesday of each month at 9 am. Our annual dues are only $15 a year. You can sign up at the meeting.

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By Catherine and Bill Pelaia The Veterans Club and Auxiliary held its third annual dinner and social event last month at the Windmill Restaurant in the Celebration Golf Club. The evening commenced with the presentation of the Service Flags followed by an MIA tribute for those who never returned home–yet. Dinner ended with a cake to honor the birthday of the Marine Corps November 10, 1775. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Starlites. Celeste Laurer Yanke, Maggie Hepworth and Keri Michaud sang mostly standards from the 1940’s as well as some contemporary music. Commander Sal Negro closed the evening by thanking everyone for their assistance and participation in this annual event. Sal, whose term as Commander is ending, was given a standing ovation for his leadership. It was a very active time for the men and women of this organization – the Veterans Day Parade, the Veterans Day Program at Founders Park, culminating with the annual dinner.

Help Now of Osceola Receives Support from Women’s Club of Celebration Help Now of Osceola, Inc., a local women’s shelter serving Osceola County, has received enormous support from the Women’s Club of Celebration for many years. In observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Women’s Club of Celebration awarded $2,000 to Help Now to support survivors residing in the safe shelter. Family violence is a very serious problem, one of epidemic proportions according to the Centers for Disease Control. Last year, 2,316 cases of domestic violence were reported to local law enforcement agencies in Osceola County. Help Now responds to the needs of the community by providing crisis intervention. They received thousands of crisis line calls on the 24 hour Domestic Violence Hotline and provided safe shelter to hundreds of victims and their children, as well as counseling and advocacy services for nearly 3,000 survivors in the local community. Help Now is dedicated to ending intimate partner violence and the social tolerance that perpetuates it. According to Tammy Douglass, Executive Director of Help Now, the agency relies heavily on the support of the community to provide the

life-saving services survivors domestic violence need in order to escape a violent intimate partner relationship. “The support that Help Now has received from the Women’s Club of Celebration has been truly amazing,” said Douglass. “The many contributions that this wonderful group of women have made to Help Now over the years have been pivotal in enabling domestic violence survivors in Osceola County to live in a pleasant, safe and healthy environment at the shelter when fleeing from abuse.” In the past several years, the Women’s Club of Celebration has made significant donations of items necessary to maintain the shelter, such as a commercial freezer, refrigerators, dishwasher, and items such as a large screen television. Members of the group have also spent a great deal of time through the years bringing fresh juice and milk to the shelter for the children who call Help Now’s shelter home. “The dedication of these amazing women has made a huge impact on the lives of countless individuals in our community.” For information on how you can contribute, visit www.helpnowshelter.org.

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Democrats of Celebration By Steph Garber The last meeting of the 2013 year for the Democrats of Celebration took place Thurs., Oct. 24, since we have no meetings in either November or December. In compliance with our Bylaws, President Debbie Guerrera Gale appointed a Nominating Committee of five members: Susan Feldkamp, Nancy Curtis, Steph Garber, Lydia Rodriguez and Chuck Wooley. These members will work hard to be sure we have a strong team to present to the members to vote on next year! • Many of our members were delegates at the big FDP conference held at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club, from Oct. 25-27. All the attendees were impressed with the organization and the programs presented. Ms. Asencios, the FDP’s Central Florida Hispanic Media and Outreach Coordinator, thanked our members who volunteered and made phone calls that helped Democrat Amanda Murphy win her recent Florida House election. Our guest speaker was Juan Lopez, Director of Constituent Services in Congressman Grayson’s office and he reviewed how the Congressman is available for help to all of us that he represents.

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By Tricia Alesbury, Co-President Garden Club of Celebration At our last meeting Robert Bowden from Harry Leu Gardens gave us an entertaining talk on the recent developments in the Gardens and tips on vegetable gardening, including where to wash your carrots! Several members have also enjoyed the opportunities of being in the Florida Federation of Garden Clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; a fashion show in Winter Gardens and a wonderful Garden Tour in Mount Dora last month. Sarah Titzer once again delighted the Club with her skillful creation of a floral masterpiece for the holidays. Members were even able to take home flowers to re-create her design for themselves. December is holiday time and we will be enjoying our Holiday Luncheon and also a trip to Bok Tower to see the Pinewood Estate decorated for the holidays. The Garden Club would like to express many thanks to everyone who contributed to our record pine straw sales this year. Our next sale will start Mon., Mar. 24. Mark your 2014 calendar! We have meetings and trips planned for the New Year, so make it a resolution to join Garden Club and enjoy the fun!

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By Debbie Gryniewicz The Rotary Club of Celebration held their 15th annual Pancake Breakfast and Run on Sat., Oct. 26. Thanks to the always-supportive Celebration Firemen and women. They had the fire station all neat and pretty as the volunteers showed up at 5 a.m. There were tables and chairs to transport and set-up and along with the Rotarians were helpful students from the Interact Clubs, Celebration High School (CHS), New Dimensions High School, the Celebration K-8, the Celebration IB students and the Celebration K-8 and CHS Cheerleaders who continued to help throughout the course of the day. We could never have done this without them! At 8 a.m., the horn sounded and the 10K race began. 212 runners participated in the 10K, 5K, and Fun Run. This year Rotary set the pace for years to come as the race was timed and certified. There were 35 generous sponsors for the event this year including Shula Burger, IHOP, Town Center Medical, Dr. Peraglie, Creative Sign Solutions, the Osceola Sherriff ’s Department, Epic Sports management, Sweet Escapes, Creation Kids Village, Osceola CVP, Joe Magic, Shergroup Securities, AAA Chemical Toilets, Baker Hostettler Law Firm, Market Street Café,

The Bridge Club The Bridge Club in Celebration has a sanctioned ACBL game every Friday at 11 a.m. at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Please join us if you enjoy playing duplicate bridge. All are welcome and you do not need to be an ACBL member. For further information, call Lone Darrow at 407-566-8922 or email lone.darrow@celebration.fl.us.

The Celebration Foundation, Imagination Realty, LaRosa Realty, Mirasol, Nectar Real Estate, Panera Bread, USO Orlando, Retriever Payment Systems, Traditions Bank and Valpak of Central Florida. Rotary extends a heart-felt thanks to these and to all of our sponsors. Finally, thanks to all of our family, friends and community neighbors who came and ate pancakes. We served over 1,000 pancakes and 1,000 sausages with plenty of fruit and coffee. Thanks to the Oxygen Café for the gluten free pancakes that were out of this world! Early numbers indicate that over $10,000 has been raised to fund our service projects in 2014-15. As we face the end of the year, the Rotary Club of Celebration would like to extend our sincere wishes to everyone for a blessed Holiday Season and for peace and good health in the New Year. We’ll start planning the 16th Annual Pancake Breakfast and Run on January 2! Be sure to join us again next October.

Womens Club Hosts 16th Annual Holiday Home Tour Sat., Dec 7, 3-9 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m. The annual Holiday Home Tour is the primary fundraising event for The Women’s Club. Every home is unique and can range in size from a condominium to a sprawling estate. The Club ensures ensure the safety and cleanliness of all homes on the tour. To purchase tickets or to enter your home, visit www.womensclubofcelebration.com or email womensclub34747@gmail.com.

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The Osceola County Conservative Network Presents The “Our Country” Christmas Party and Candidate Forums By Anne Lucas As the kickoff to a series of forums for conservative candidates, Jorge Bonilla, Republican candidate for Congress in 2014, told us his story at the November meeting of the Republicans of Greater Celebration. He grew up in Brooklyn in a Puerto Rican community and left there to serve with the Navy before he settled in Osceola County. Here he rapidly became involved in the process of citizen action as a political commentator. Among the issues where Jorge knows serious work – not just grand-standing – must be done are: 1. Reducing government regulations which hamper private sector business initiatives and keep Osceola County poor 2. Improving on what has been demonstrated to be a failure in healthcare management because efforts to date create and do not relieve hardships 3. Guaranteeing our national security by securing our borders and reducing the national debt. Reducing the debt is the biggest threat at every level to our freedoms and the core weakness in the country’s ability to rise above other pressing issues.

Other conservative candidates will address the Republicans of Greater Celebration in the early months of 2014. Please note: The conservative Republican club will meet the second Tuesday of the month in Heritage Hall except for those dates which conflict with Celebration recreational commitment. The January meeting is Tues., Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to the “Our Country” Christmas Party, hosted by the Osceola County Conservative Network of Organizations, on Thurs., Dec. 12, 6:30-10 p.m. There will be food, a silent auction, family fun and music by Kenyon Lockry. The event will be staged at our favorite rodeo -Suhl’s Kissimmee Sports Arena. The individual admissions price is $20. To come on down to Suhl’s ranch on Dec. 12, contact Ruth Coberley at 407-709-1113.

By Paul Collins The Orlando Philharmonic, accompanied by the UCF Chamber Singers, opens the 12th season of The Foundation’s Classical Concert Series on Fri., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. with the very moving production of Venetian Vespers. Vespers is most commonly known in the Catholic Church as a sunset prayer service devoted to singing, quiet contemplation and prayer. Venice of the 17th century was enormously prosperous and the Church had one of its most important and beautiful Basilica’s thereSt. Mark’s. Music was particularly strong at St. Mark’s. Two of the most famous conductors associated with St. Mark’s will be featured – Monteverdi and Vivaldi. Monteverdi was the conductor of St. Mark’s in the early 17th century and wrote Vespers for the Virgin Mary in 1610. It is recognized as the most ambitious piece of sacred music up until the time of Bach. Several pieces from this composition will be performed with the UCF Chamber Singers and mezzo-soprano Samantha Barnes Daniel. Vespers services conclude with a performance of Magnificat which is the text from Luke 1:46-55. This is text spoken by the Virgin Mary upon her visitation of her cousin Elizabeth who is pregnant with John the Baptist. The Orlando Philharmonic will perform Vivaldi’s beautiful Magnificat.

One final treat will be the Philharmonic’s performance of Vivaldi’s Concerto for Piccolo featuring Sandra del Cid-Davies on piccolo. Tickets to this very special concert are $20 and are now available at Imagination Realty or The Celebration Foundation offices. It will be performed at Community Presbyterian Church. Season tickets are also now available for $80 and include five performances including The Notre Dame Glee Club and Brooklyn Rider. For further information, call 407-566-1234. This concert also marks the last time we will welcome the Philharmonic’s Music Director Christopher Wilkens to Celebration. Maestro Wilkens is leaving the Philharmonic at the end of this season. He has brought an exciting mix of beautiful classical music to Celebration over the past eight years and we will sorely miss him.

Joe Barnes Shares Great Stories with Sold Out Crowd • How did the concept for the Celebration Pattern Book come about? • What is the role of the Town Architect? • What was the toughest thing I had to do? • How were the builders selected? • How did you come up with the street names?

• What did the development industry think about Celebration? • What would I avoid doing again? These were just some of the questions Joe Barnes, Celebration’s first town architect, touched on as he reminisced about being on the team that helped to develop Celebration and create its identity. Barnes spoke to a mixed crowd of original residents and more recent transplants to the community. Everyone could relate to stories about the founding of Celebration and the inherent design features that have stood the test of time.

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Celebration K-8 middle school students cleaned, pressed and folded hundreds of items of uniform clothing in Home Economics. Celebration parents have embraced the uniform recycling program and the amount of clothing was more than the Spirit Closet could use. Kathleen Sipio thought what better way to share the bounty than to help Westside K-8 and sent 28 boxes of clean clothing to the school.

The vision of the Memorial Garden is to enable reflection on Celebrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concern for family, creative beauty, harmony and reverence for life. This has been carried out by the use of beautiful landscaping, walking paths and private rest areas inviting reflection. Even the circular design evokes thoughts of the circle of life. The Memorial Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focal point is the area where 12 pillars have been erected. Each pillar displays tiles etched with the names of former Celebration residents, friends and family members who are no longer with us. The Celebration Foundations serves as caretaker of the Garden and coordinates orders for engraved tiles. Tiles bear the name of the person as well as their dates of birth and death. Tiles are available for a $275 donation to the Celebration Foundation and are normally installed within one month from the time the order and payment are received. The Foundation will be planning a spring memorial service in the Garden. If you would like to be involved in envisioning the memorial service, please contact the Celebration Foundation.

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CHS Thespian Troupe Excels at District Theatre Performance Assessments The Celebration High School (CHS) Thespian Troupe 5913 did not waste any time kicking into high gear with the start of the new school year. Their hard work paid off big at the first competition of the year, the District XI Theatre Performance Assessments, held at Saint Cloud High School in late October. Forty-three CHS students prepared a total of 24 competition entries and brought home 19 medals, 10 Superior ratings and 9 Excellent ratings. A highlight of the competition was having two of the entries receive first runner up for “Best of Show”. This is a huge accomplishment as the judges select this award from all of the entries they have seen the entire day. The large group musical, They Both Reached for the Gun from the musical Chicago, was named first runner up with straight superior ratings from all three judges. This large group was choreographed by senior Ali Darr and junior Kathryn Churchwell, and also included company members Alex Adamany, Nicholas Bowers, Shannon Drummond, Sam Goldman, Jhoanny Gonzalez, Luis Landa, Marissa McKenzie, Liam Munn, Zoe Rosas, Luis Vazquez, Rafi Wagoner and Matt Weber. The duet acting scene from Angels in America: Millenium Approaches also

received first runner up with straight superior ratings, performed by senior Sam Goldman and junior Liam Munn. Both of these entries will be taken to the State Thespian Festival in March to compete, as well as the musical duet We Can Do It from The Producers, performed by seniors Nicholas Bowers and Luis Landa, the solo The Music Still Plays On from A New Brain, performed by senior Jhoanny Gonzalez, and the contrasting monologues from Puzzle Piece and Strings Attached performed by senior Alex Adamany. Each year five student-directed scenes are selected to represent District XI at States, and junior Shannon Saltzsider was selected with her scene from The Odd Couple. Additional students who qualified to attend the State Thespian Festival by earning a superior rating in an event included Sean Bowers, Zach Britt, and Morgan Tessler. In total, 18 students will attend from CHS. In addition to qualifying for States, three CHS students deserve special recognition. Nicholas Bowers and Liam Munn received superior ratings in all three of their district events, triple qualifying them for States. Ali Darr qualified for States for the fourth straight year, making her only the second student (and first female) in Troupe 5913 history to attend States all four years of high school. Congratulations to all of these talented students and we wish you the best as you proudly represent our school in Tampa at the State Thespian Festival!

National Merit Scholarship Program, Colleges Recognize Celebration High School Student W. Foster Starks, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program student at Celebration High School, joins approximately 16,000 students nationwide as semifinalists for the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. Foster is one of three students in Osceola County and the only Celebration High School student to attain this status.

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“Foster is having a great senior year. All of this attention from colleges is well-deserved. He’s always making us proud!” says his parents Stephen and Cassandra. Congratulations, Foster!

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The Celebration High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) hosted its inaugural Golf Tournament on Sat., Nov. 2 at the Celebration Golf Club. Approximately 80 golfers participated, and though the weather didn’t cooperate, it didn’t dampen the spirit of the event, which was to raise funds for the CHS PTSA. The PTSA works hard all school year to support many important events at the school. This includes many teacher recognition events, the Storm 101 Carnival, the senior class picnic and banquet, just to name a few! The PTSA Board, chaired by president Cassandra Starks, wants to thank the many sponsors and volunteers who contributed to make this event a success in its inaugural year. A special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Celebration Obstetrics & Gynecology, and our Major Sponsor, Celebration Town Tavern and the CHS Principal Mr. Lisby. They plan to make this an annual event, hoping the community participation will grow each year.

Celebration K-8 School 2013 Holiday Event Would you like to make a child’s holiday wish come true? Student wish tags are coming! Students filled out wish tags with a specific gift that they would like this holiday season. If you would like to purchase an item, please take a wish tag. Shop for the item and return it gift wrapped with the wish tag by Mon., Dec. 9 to the original location. If your business or organization would like to participate; please let us know! For further information, contact Robert Schwartz at 407-973-4752 or robertschwartz@gmail.com.

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