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CONTENTS

JULY 2021

20 YEARS LATER

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BALDWIN’S BIRTHDAY The city of Orlando proclaimed June 5 Baldwin Park Day for the community’s 20th anniversary.

DEPARTMENTS 8 BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK Read about recent decisions made by community leaders.

12 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Halfway through 2021, things are slowly returning to normal.

18 GIRL POWER Chiropractor Dr. Taylor Wheaton doubles as a football player.

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20 COMMUNITY CALENDAR See what’s happening around the neighborhood this month.

22 GROUPS & GATHERINGS Looking to connect? Find your perfect group here.

24 NEW CHEF IN TOWN Chef Patrick Noonan is the new culinary genius at Galeria.

28 WHAT’S SELLING See two homes that sold recently in Baldwin Park.

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Baldwin Park notebook ROA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

BY STACEY FRYREAR The following information is a glimpse of the ROA’s general updates for the month. A copy of the official May 25, 2021, meeting minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com. n The board approved the following COVID-related items effective June 1: 1. Take down COVID-related signs down at the playgrounds.

2. Open pools and fitness centers to pre-COVID rules. No masks, no extra cleaning and take down all COVID- related signage.

3. Open gathering rooms and pavilions to pre-COVID rules, except that Grace Hopper gathering room time slots will change to 6 to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday.

4. The waivers required for key fob activation will be replaced with a key fob usage form.

5. Office will re-open to preCOVID hours with no requirement for social distancing. Take down all COVID-related signage. n The board approved a cyber insurance policy. n The board approved to continue virtual board meetings. n The board approved a key fob usage form for key fob activation.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS Do you feel you may be missing something? That you may not be as informed as you could be? If so, please visit baldwinparknetwork.com to sign up and register for the weekly e-blast. In addition to the e-blast, the site contains important Association information including but not limited to: declaration, exhibits, meeting minutes, etc. Be informed and sign up today!

UPDATES

n Enders Pool resurfacing: The pool is leaking, and a crack has been found in the surface of the pool. This has been reported to the pool specialist. American Leak Detection found leaks at six underwater lights and resealed the lights to prevent further leaks. The Association has contacted the pool specialist to inform them of the leaks and is in discussions with them on the issue. n Bermuda aeration: The aeration of all Bermuda has been completed. n Tree analysis: The approved hazard/maintenance pruning based on Mary Edwards the consulting arborist’s tree analysis has been completed. The crepe myrtle pruning is being scheduled. n Roof color matrices: Management contacted the city’s planning department concerning the approval of the roof color matrices. The matrices will have to go through the city’s TDRC application process. The application and matrices were approved at the city’s TDRC meeting on May 28.

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n New trash can location at High Park: Management is working with DRS on possible locations for the trash can at High Park. Once a proposal is obtained, it will be brought back to the Board. n Landscape replacements: The replacements at Union Park were reviewed at the ARC meeting, and the committee approved the shade-tolerant design at Union Park. This installation has been completed. ARC members denied the replacement of burford hollies with podocarpus, stating they wanted flowering or variegated plants. Management resubmitted the application as-is for reconsideration, because the board approved a non-flowering plant to replace and existing non-flowering plant. Flowering plants — which attract bees, etc. — are not ideal that close to a playground, and there is already a variegated plant on one side of the park which would look odd aesthetically against another variegated plant. The ARC approved replacing the hollies with podocarpus during its May 13 meeting. n Mulch application: The pine bark nuggets were installed in May.

ITEMS ON HOLD

n Proposals for bollard light painting in CH No. 2 and CH No. 4 Mews n Proposal for air purifiers and UV bulbs for Grace Hopper HVAC systems n Proposal for Enders gathering room HVAC systems n Proposal for park signage/ pool rules signage

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE

BY MELISSA PARKER MParker@BalwinParkPOA.com The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the May 20, 2021, meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network at BaldwinParkNetwork.com once approved. n The TSAC approved appointing Michael Becker as the representative for the Issa 28 service area. n The TSAC moved to approve the consideration of BrightView 2021 post-hurricane support.

UPDATES

n Please remember to report any landscape, building or irrigation issues on the Baldwin Park Services app. Reporting items on the Baldwin Park Services app will allow residents to share photos of the reported area(s) and receive real-time updates from management staff on corrective measures being taken. n New sod that was installed in May/June has been treated with a fungicide. n BrightView has treated hollies for scale in the City Homes No. 1 service area. n Plumbagoes located in the Issa 22 service area have been treated for thrips. n Flax lilies located in the Issa 28 service area have been treated for rust.

n BrightView has completed the annual canopy tree trimming in the townhome service areas. If any trees were skipped due to vehicles being in the way of trimming, BrightView will attempt to come back by to trim those areas at a later date. n During May, there was only .17 inches of rain. The normal amount of rain for this time of the year is about 4.02 inches. BrightView has been doing the best it can to help manage water demands and adjust irrigation clock times. There were multiple hotspots seen and/or reported throughout some of the service areas; however, many hotspots were able to be kept under control without rain and by adjusting watering schedules. n Per DRS Inc., here is the townhome painting schedule for July/August 2021: Live/ work service area. n Per DRS Inc., below, here is the townhome maintenance schedule for July/August 2021: Mattamy and City Homes No. 4.

Because of the pandemic, there has been an adjustment to originally stated dates for painting projects and maintenance in the townhome service areas. Supplies were delayed in being shipped from vendors to DRS Inc. at the beginning of the year. Schedules now will be projected one to two months out to anticipate any possible future changes.

Notices still are being left on townhome front doors one to two weeks in advance to inform residents of any upcoming projects beginning in their address range.

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n Irrigation systems in private zones are controlled by the association.

Contact Melissa Parker, Townhome Service Area manager, by email at mparker@baldwinparkpoa.com if you need your system turned on or off.

Remember, the homeowner is responsible for maintaining/repairing his or her private zone irrigation system and area. Any irrigation repair company should also have a universal key which can access the irrigation control box to complete necessary repairs in the private zone/ backyard areas. n All association buildings that have been repainted have been painted in Dow Corning’s AllGuard — a specialized coating with a 10-year warranty for use on stucco surfaces. Do not pick, poke, rip, tear or penetrate the protective seal.

Using brushes or scraping tools will harm the surface. If you pressure wash, do not use pressure higher than 1,500 psi. Simple Green is the only approved cleaning product.

VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES n The Village Center Parking lots will have some temporary closures to reseal and re-stripe.

The start date for this project was June 7 and will run through July 20, weather permitting.

Please keep an eye out for notifications of which lot is closed and when. This will be done in phases as to minimize parking lot closures. As a reminder, both Baldwin Harbor Apartment buildings have parking in their garages that can be used for shoppers. n The Village Center painting project is ongoing. The buildings along New Broad Street from Meeting Place down to Jake Street will get a fresh coat of paint over the next few months. Please be mindful of coned-off areas in front of the buildings where the painting is taking place.

GENERAL UPDATES n Parking lot light checks and replacements occur monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District. If you notice a light out, please report it using the Baldwin Park Services app. You also can report the city-owned light outages using this app. n We are excited to start a project to replace parking-lot lights as they go out with energy-saving LED lights. These lights will save energy and light up the parking lots brighter than the old ones.

TIPS FROM ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT The vast majority of vehicle burglaries that occur in Baldwin Park and throughout the nation are to unlocked/unsecured vehicles. Many times, it is simply forgetfulness, but some people may also feel they live in a safe neighborhood and think nothing will happen! It is always a good idea and safe practice to secure your vehicle wherever you are and be mindful that crime can happen anywhere.

Crime is all about opportunity, and by practicing these simple tips, you are drastically reducing your chances of becoming a victim.

If you notice any suspicious activity, please call the Orlando Police Department non-emergency phone number at (321) 235-5300.

n The COA Service Area Manager walks the property looking for covenant compliance each month. To avoid violations and fines, please maintain your building and property so it is looking Baldwin Best. If you have any questions, contact Bill at bpatterson@baldwinparkpoa. com. n Architectural Review Committee meetings take place twice a month on the second and fourth Tuesday for application reviews regarding commercial changes to exterior structures (roofing replacements and painting), landscaping and signage. All corresponding applications can be located on the Baldwin Park Network under Commercial Owners Association and Commercial Architectural Review Committee. For questions and application submission, send an email to Bill.

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ey neighbors! Not sure how we got here, but it’s already July. We’re officially in the second half of 2021 and that hot Florida summer.

The past six months have flown by, and quite a bit has happened in our little neighborhood.

We’ve seen some businesses leave the bubble and new ones take their place.

We’ve seen some of our neighbors do the same and take advantage of the crazy market to move on to their next adventures, while new ones came to be part of our Baldwin family.

We’ve honored and remembered the 49 angels we lost five years ago at the senseless massacre at Pulse.

Baldwin Park itself celebrated a milestone with its 20th birthday, and the city of Orlando officially declared June 5 as Baldwin Park Day! And just as we turn the page on the calendar — or flip to the next month on our phones — we’re seeing even more changes, many for the positive. With events on hold since March 2020, things are starting to fill the calendar again. While the Baldwin Park Joint Committee made the difficult decision to cancel our Independence Day Bash in downtown Baldwin Park, we’re excited the city of Orlando will be hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration at Lake Eola again this year. As the months progress, more events will come back to our neighborhood, and we can’t wait to share details with you soon.

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normally my strong point, but it’s great to see our local teams’ games come alive again.

Through COVID, our very own Orlando City has only had limited in-person audiences, but the team is ready to get back into the full swing of things. It was announced recently that Exploria Stadium will open up to full capacity, which is great news — not only for the team but also the businesses around the stadium that thrive on the guest attendance.

The summer also means travel for many of us, especially with school out. As someone who was used to traveling for both work and pleasure heavily throughout the year, these past 15 months have been eye-opening … as in, I opened my eyes and walked from the bedroom to my home office.

Things aren’t back to where they were, but it’s been great to get back on a plane over the last month or two and fly across the country to see friends and clients. We’ve even got a weekend planned in Mexico for a friend’s birthday this month. As much as I love Baldwin Park and The City Beautiful, it’s great to get back out there and see other places.

Hopefully, you’ll be able to do the same.

Our little city within a city is starting to come alive again — not quite as it was before COVID became a five-letter word in our everyday vocabulary — but there is progress. The businesses along New Broad Street are buzzing with activity almost every day and night, which is great, but it also makes it harder

to get a table at our amazing restaurants!

As vaccinations become more accessible, we will see things returning to pre-pandemic norms even more, but don’t let that stop you from being courteous, kind and respectful. If someone is wearing a mask, don’t judge them for it: You may not know their story. It’s easy to keep a mask on your person in case a store or restaurant requires it — lord knows we all have plenty of them to go around. If it is required, let’s just put it on while we shop or until we get to our table. The few minutes is nothing compared to how long we’ve been wearing them already.

All this talk about Fourth of July and summer has made me crave a good old-fashioned summer barbecue at the pool, so I guess I better go figure out how to make that happen!

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Years Strong

Two decades into its inception, Baldwin Park has transformed into the vibrant and tight-knit community residents know and love today.

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ust over a couple of decades ago, there was no such thing as Baldwin Park.

Before the 1,100 acres of land became home base for thousands of residents and businesses, it served as both an Army base and a Navy base.

But on June 5, 2001, what once was the prestigious Naval Training Center became Baldwin Park. Adn on June 5, 2021, the community — Orlando’s first development built on the principles of new urbanism — celebrated its 20th anniversary.

BEGINNING OF BALDWIN

From World War II until the 1990s, Baldwin Park was shut off from the city of Orlando — literally. The area was fenced for six decades.

In 1942, the Orlando Army Air Station was established. It spanned more land area beyond Baldwin Park, including today’s Audubon Park neighborhood, Orlando Fashion Square Mall and Orlando Executive Airport.

After World War II, the airport

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was returned to the city, and the other properties were sold off as the air station reduced operations.

In the early 1960s, the U.S. Navy acquired the base and made it the country’s third Naval Training Center for the next three decades.

When the NTC closed in 1993, the city realized it had prime real estate right near downtown, and it capitalized on the opportunity. Orlando initiated a base reuse plan — an 11-month feat to accomplish — and from then, it was all about transitioning the base into a community.

Design began in early 1997, and citizen input was a large part of the process. Through three meetings, citizens viewed more than 240 slides depicting all possibilities.

Many common themes were open and green spaces, connections to surrounding neighborhoods, and creating a main thoroughfare and public access to the lakes.

In October 1999, the City Council voted to purchase the property from the Navy. Moments later, it was sold to Orlando NTC Partners.

Selling it to one developer would create large taxable value, and redevelopment would create hundreds of acres of parks and lakes.

But Orlando NTC Partners had to demolish 256 buildings, as well as dig up miles of roads and underground utilities. The developer also had to remove contaminated

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioner Robert Stuart declared June 5, 2021, Baldwin Park Day in Orlando.

BALDWIN’S BANNER WINNERS As part of the celebrations for Baldwin Park’s 20th anniversary, staff hosted a banner-design contest to add to the seasonal banner rotation throughout the community. The two winners are 10-yearold Anastasia Vokh (design on left) and Grace Zhang.

Anastasia, who is new to Baldwin Park, designed a banner featuring lily pads. Her design was inspired by finding a little bridge over the lake, where lily pads and flowers decorated the water.

To Anastasia, lily pads became her symbol of Baldwin Park.

Grace said her design was inspired by Baldwin Park’s urban yet family-friendly nature. It features a palm tree — a nod to the date palms in the Village Center — and features a color palette inspired by a tangram puzzle.

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soil on the greens of the base’s golf course.

The first buildings in Baldwin Park wouldn’t break ground until 2003, but the neighborhood officially received its identity in 2001.

“Baldwin” comes from Robert H.B. Baldwin, who was undersecretary of the Navy when the Orlando NTC was commissioned in 1968. “Park” is a nod to other Orlando communities like Winter Park and Audubon Park.

Today, Baldwin Park remains one of Orlando’s most successful urban projects, a hallmark walkable area active — in non-COVID times — with neighborhood events.

Throw in the hundreds of acres of parks, lakefront space and miles of biking and walking trails, and you’ve got a vibrant community many are proud to be a part of.

URBAN SUCCESS

Baldwin Park has been such a success story, in fact, that it even got its own day. On June 5, Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stuart joined community staff and residents at the flagpole in Harbor

Park to proclaim the day Baldwin Park Day. “First of all, it’s really the completion of our dream we had 20 years ago,” Stuart says. “The idea of having almost 5,000 homesteads here … and having people be down here walking around, this is what cities used to be, and we had a chance to help design that. Baldwin Park is … the investment, really, into I would say our children’s future. We want our children to grow up like this because we want them to have a sense of community when they grow up and a sense of ownership.”

Longtime resident Denny O’Neil — past president of both the Residential Owners Association and the Joint Committee — said Baldwin Park is a wonderful neighborhood in great part because of the city’s support for it.

“They were in on the design process and everything, they set up the documents … they take really good care to ensure that what comes here meets those standards,” O’Neil says. “That’s why this neighborhood is still so nice, and it’s 20

years old now, and at least half of it was built in those first 10 years.

It’s a pretty amazing sight when you drive around here. Everything looks so good, and it looks like it was just put here. That’s because of the help we get from the city, to a certain extent.”

Stuart added that when people take a look around Baldwin Park, what they see is a testament to the work of city staff and the developer bringing a vision to life.

“When you look around here, it is not by accident; it’s really by design,” Stuart says. “It’s so neat to be here, and every time I get here, I get charged by the activity that’s going on — coming down seeing people shopping, stopping by with their families and going around the lake. That’s what being in a city is all about. It’s a leadership that we bought into. If you live here, you’re part of a community.”

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ou might know Dr. Taylor Wheaton as one of the chiropractors at Verte Chiropractic in the Village Center.

What you probably don’t know is that on weekends, Wheaton trades her white coat for active gear and a football.

That’s because Wheaton is also a professional football player for the Atlanta Empire, part of the Extreme Football League — a women’s tackle football league.

“I ‘break’ people on weekends and fix them during the week,” Wheaton says jokingly.

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Wheaton considers herself very much a “girly girl,” but growing up, she was one of the boys.

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Dr. Taylor Wheaton works as a chiropractor Mondays through Thursdays, and on weekends, she will head to Atlanta to practice with her team.

hood with the guys and was always the girl out there playing basketball and football with them,” she says. “I always played basketball growing up … and pretty much focused on that sport from a kid to high school to walking on the team at college. I was on the practice squad, but it was still like my sorority. I really liked it.”

Wheaton always has had a large streak of athleticism. She played powder puff football in high school and even gave up her varsity year of playing basketball so she could coach the Special Olympics basketball team.

She credits her father with being the one to help spark her love for football. A former player for the Denver Broncos, he was the one who first taught her how to throw a football when she was in third grade.

But Wheaton didn’t want to just

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She loved the thrill of full-on tackle football. That’s when she discovered the X League — formerly known as the Legends Football League — a decade ago.

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dies playing this badass sport,’” she says. “I was like, ‘That’s everything I’ve always admired and wanted to be.’”

Wheaton tried out for quarterback in the LFL 10 years ago but unfortunately broke her arm on the first day. Between then and 2020, she redirected her focus toward chiropractic school, opening her practice and focusing on her career.

Last year, though, the LFL rebranded to the X League, and she saw an ad for the Atlanta Empire looking to recruit more women to play. It seemed like the stars aligned — until she realized she had missed tryouts. Wheaton reached out to the head coach, who asked her to send some film of her playing.

“I got my husband to run 100 routes, I did some ladder drills and everything, and sent him that just form my camera phone, and he invited me up,” she says. “(The coach) said, ‘I do think you have some potential. Let’s invite you to some camps and see how you do with the team.’ That’s what led me into getting rostered.”

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Wheaton officially became part of the Atlanta Empire in February 2020 and was excited to start the season. Then, COVID-19 hit.

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It was tough to see the X League rebrand and then immediately get pummeled by COVID. However, everyone is hopeful games will resume in 2022.

Some things have changed with the X League’s rebrand, too. In the past, the LFL was known as the Lingerie Football League. In 2012, it rebranded to the Legends Football League, and athletes got to wear performance apparel. There is still an expectation for women involved to be fit, Wheaton says, but the X League is also about them being able to play a full-contact sport.

“It’s not flag football, it’s not touch football, it’s full-on contact,” she says. “I’ve suffered 10 stitches in my eye, I have some surgeries I have to go through for ligament damage and stuff. It’s rough. It’s a full-on sport. … You do have to maintain a good figure for it and be able to walk out onto the field and have that beautiful appeal but also be able to play like a boy, and that’s what I’ve always loved about it, too.”

There’s a lot more to the women’s football league than meets the eye, though. Wheaton and her teammates are advocates for women’s sports and getting them the attention they deserve.

“If there’s women’s sports in the area, get out and support them — go buy a ticket and watch them play so they can see that money and get that fame, as well,” she says. “We really want to give women’s sports the fair chance.”

Her favorite part of playing football, though, is the camaraderie between her and her teammates.

Having a coach who believes in her and supportive teammates makes the experience even better.

“I looked up to this league so much,” she says. “I’ve made dear friends on the team; they’re all wonderful. There’s been some bumps and bruises and disappointments along the way but we’ve all made it through as a team together. We’re still working hard. Our coach’s big point is, ‘Yeah, be the first to knock a girl down, but also be the first to pick them right back up.’ We’re all super encouraging of each other. …

It’s still nice to be able to play the sport we love with a good team and at a high level.”

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Dr. Taylor Wheaton loves playing tackle football with her teammates.

DOUBLE LIFE

Despite flying to Atlanta on weekends for practices, Wheaton always is back in the office on Mondays with her scrubs and white coat — right back into her role as a chiropractor.

Wheaton’s goal always was to be a physical therapist, but after shadowing one years ago, she realized it wasn’t for her. It was her father who encouraged her to look into chiropractics. Wheaton was hooked.

“It was everything I wanted to do,” she says. “Then I had my first adjustment, and I was like, ‘Wow, that felt really good.’ It helped my sports performance.”

Wheaton attended the Florida Palmer College of Chiropractic from 2014 to 2017. There, she met her husband, Dr. James Baily, who co-owns Verte Chiropractic with her.

In 2018, the two were looking for space to open their own practice.

That’s when they found their current space on Jake Street in the Village Center.

Even when Wheaton is not on the field, her athletic streak shines through in the form of helping youth athletes and all patients feel better through chiropractics.

“It’s really the fact that we help a lot of people,” Wheaton says. “That’s really the best thing.”

THE X LEAGUE The Extreme Football League (X League) is a women’s tackle football league that plays games during the spring and summer months in arenas and stadiums. It was founded in 2009 as the Lingerie Football League before rebranding in 2013 as the Legends Football League. For more information, visit extfl.com or follow the league on Facebook at facebook. com/EXTFootball.

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ALFRESCO ART EXHIBITION Through July 12 at Tutto Caffe, 4833 New Broad St., Orlando.

The theme for this art exhibition is the outdoors — or “alfresco” — captured in small plein air pieces as well as studio works.

Artwork on display will depict nature, wildlife, florals, home exteriors, landscapes and outdoor scenes in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, pastels, watercolor and pen/pencil.

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JULY 2

LIVE MUSIC AT GALERIA 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Galeria Restaurant, 4979 New Broad St. Head over to Galeria to enjoy great food, drinks and live music. Call (407) 543-3279 or visit galeria-restaurant.com.

JULY 4

BALDWIN PARK FREEDOM FEST 7 p.m. July 4 in the Village Center. Join neighbors and Solaris Events for a Fourth of July celebration in the Baldwin Park Village Center, with retail vendors on New Broad Street and a variety of food vendors on the lakefront. For more information, email solariseventsmanagement@gmail.com.

SUNDAY FUNDAY AT TACTICAL BREWING Noon to 6 p.m. Sundays at Tactical Brewing, 4882 New Broad St. Enjoy beer slushies and “beermosas” starting at noon — with live music from 3 to 6 p.m.

JULY 7

TRIVIA AT TACTICAL 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Tactical Brewing Co., 4882 New Broad St. Join “The Intern” from BYOCB every Wednesday night as he hosts trivia. Categories change each week. Keep an eye on Tactical’s social media to get the bonus word of the day.

Staff suggests arriving at 6:30 p.m. with your thinking caps on.

First-place team wins a $25 gift card, second place wins a $15 gift card, and third place gets a $10 gift card.

JULY 8

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month virtually. Meetings are subject to change. Members should look for updated scheduling information in the weekly Wednesday resident updates.

JULY 24

CHARCUTERIE AND CALLIGRAPHY 3 to 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Blue Jacket Park. Join Sip & Script for a fun picnic with The Plaid Picnic Company and pretty lettering. Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY bride-to-be or just a crafty individual, in this workshop, you’ll be learning an introduction to

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BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY KINDERGARTEN PLAYDATE 10 a.m. at Enders Park playground. Incoming kindergartners and their families are invited for a casual playdate at the park to meet other kindergarten families. Siblings are welcome to attend. Hosted by the Baldwin Park Elementary PTA.

JULY 14

THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Rotary Club of the Parks is a diverse group of working professionals and neighbors that like to have fun while doing good in their community and the world. Visitors and guests are welcome. Meeting information is posted in the Baldwin Park Weekly resident email blast or at facebook.com/ RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando.

If you are interested in learning more about Rotary, visit baldwinparkrotary.com.

JULY 15

TSAC MEETING Meets at 6:30 p.m. virtually.

Meetings are subject to change.

Members should look for updated scheduling information in the weekly Wednesday resident updates.

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SM SWISS TENNIS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. Monday, July 26, through Friday, July 30, at Glenridge Middle School. SM Swiss Tennis summer camp is a great way for younger athletes to get an introduction to the game of tennis in an informative and fun environment. Whether this is a camper’s first time playing tennis or they have played before, this camp will help them learn and improve stroke skills, hand-eye coordination, court positioning and other essentials of the game through a series of fun and exciting games. For more information, call, text or email Coach Stefanie Majstorovic at (407) 393-8436 or smajstorovic. tennis@gmail.com.

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ROA BOARD MEETING Meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month virtually.

Meetings are subject to change.

All members of the ROA can attend. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Baldwin Park Network the Friday prior to the upcoming meeting. You can also access previous meeting minutes. The minutes are one month behind because they cannot be posted until they are approved.

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Groups & gatherings Many of the Baldwin Park groups have postponed meetings due to the COVID-19 precautions. However, some groups are meeting on Zoom, or connecting via email or Facebook. Please take a look at what interests you, and reach out to a group leader to connect make an introduction. Check out the Baldwin Park Groups and Gatherings Facebook page for posts about club events, Zoom meetings and photos from around the neighborhood.

BALDWIN PARK ART Baldwin Park’s art club is a mixture of art classes, studio tours and gallery openings for art lovers. It’s open to everyone!

Contact Pat at plremingt@ gmail.com.

GAMES GALORE! Adults are invited to play a variety of games on various Saturdays. Learn new games like Settlers of Catan or play the classics. Contact Robyn at rhzgrodin@gmail.com.

BALDWIN PARK KIDS CLUB Activities for children ages infant to 5 years old. Parents and kids enjoy a variety of casual get-togethers, including story time, play dates, park picnics, mom’s night out and more.

Contact bpkidsclub1@gmail. com. Many programs for kids are now on Zoom.

GARDENERS GROWING TOGETHER This group will start hosting socially distanced meetings for exchanging ideas. Email alysonescribano@gmail.com for details.

COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Learn the artful craft of cooking ethnic foods with hands-on cooking demonstrations. This group will resume when residents can meet in the kitchen again!

ETHNIC FOOD ENTHUSIASTS Explore exceptional epicurean dishes every month. Experience a chef talk or food flights and bites at local restaurants. Singles and residents new to the area are encouraged to jump in and enjoy incredible food and conversation. Contact Shannon at sfaith14@gmail.com.

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NIFTY FIFTIES PLUS Socials for active couples and singles, age 50 and up, meet several times a month for a variety of social activities including ladies coffee, happy hour, luncheons, parties and more.

Reach out to niftyfiftiesplus@ gmail.com.

NOVEMBER PROJECT Unlike the name, this group meets year-round. Run, squat, plank and laugh while you work out with this all-levels fitness group. Meets at 6:29 a.m. every Wednesday at Harbor Park.

Contact Dyani at novemberprojectorlando@gmail.com.

PICK-UP BASKETBALL Basketball enthusiasts will meet at Blue Jacket Park courts for

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So many people find friendships at the gym. Most gyms have been slowly reopening, but some Baldwin Park-area fitness and yoga studios are continuing the connection with live Zoom classes, Instagram feeds and Facebook Live. n BLUE MOON YOGA will not be offering yoga classes in July. For the August schedule, go to bluemoon.yoga or email becca@bluemoon.yoga. n CHAMPIONSHIP MARTIAL ARTS — In-person classes are back in action with various safety precautions. Visit championshipmartialarts.com/baldwin-park to learn more. n F45 TRAINING — Enjoy a functional, full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength and endurance. Visit f45training. com/baldwinparkfl. n 9ROUND FITNESS — Enjoy a 30-minute total body workout in a kickboxing-themed fitness program. For information, visit facebook.com/9RoundOrlandoJakeSt. n NOVEMBER PROJECT — This group is offering free

five-on-five play as soon as the city basketball courts reopen!

Contact Rick at rickschreiber2@gmail.com.

NEW! BALDWIN PARK LGBTQ+ The purpose of the Baldwin Park LGBTQ+ group is to provide social activities for Baldwin Park residents that identify as LGBTQ+, family members and allies of the community. For more information, contact Byron P. Lee at byron@biobitworks.com or call (470) 898-9315.

weekly workouts. Visit november-project.com for more information. n RAY OF LIGHT YOGA — Yoga instructor Lisa Schreiber hosts various yoga classes. You can also enjoy monthly outdoor Mommy and Me Yoga, best for little yogis ages 2 to 5 and their adult. Practice relaxation techniques and yoga poses, and get mindful with crafts and other activities for family fun. Reach Schreiber at lisafineman@ yahoo.com. n ROCK HARD FITNESS — Various fitness classes are available, along with personal training and boot camps. Visit rockhardfitnessorlando.com for more information. n ZOOM BALLET AND PILATES — Baldwin Park resident and PMA-certified instructor Adriana Duarte Pontual offers Zoom pilates classes from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, along with ballet barre from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Classes are $10. Those interested in taking these classes can fill out a form at adrianaduartepontual.com. br/virtual-classes.

TACTICAL BREWING RUNNING CLUB If you love beer and running, this group is for you. Meet at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Tactical Brewing Company’s tasting room. Then, head out on a run around Lake Baldwin with fellow runners. After the run is complete, enjoy a beer and socializing with others. For more information, visit bit. ly/2H6OX7q.

BOOK CLUBS

Clubs listed below welcome new members! Some book clubs have suspended their meetings, but others are engaging on Zoom. Determine the type of books you like to discuss, and contact the book club leader regarding their upcoming plans.

BOOK BUDS This fiction club welcomes new members. Contact Audean at audean63@gmail. com.

HOOKED ON BOOKS This club is welcoming new members who love fiction.

Contact Melissa at melissajay522@gmail.com.

REAL DEAL NON-FICTION This group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary non-fiction.

Contact Kathy at klhgibbons@gmail.com.

WIN! WOMEN INNOVATORS NETWORK This new group is for Baldwin Park women who own or manage a business – big or small.

Come for lunch to exchange ideas and hear guest speakers.

Reservations can be made by contacting Bekah at beautifiedbybekah@gmail.com.

WRITERS’ BLOCK WRITING GROUP For bloggers, poets and aspiring authors. This group will discuss many topics to help writers, such as thinking outside the box, preventing stagnation, practicing new vocabulary words, research and more! Come with a desire to meet other writers and learn to hone your writing skills. Contact Rich at powerofselfentertainment@gmail.com.

PAGE TURNERS This club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of books.

New participants are always welcome! Contact Genie at bsrocky@hotmail.com.

What kind of Baldwin Park residents’ group would you like to join?

Community service? Golf? Single moms and dads? Empty nesters?

Sailing? Cigar club? Optimist club? Speakers round table? Wine tasting? Frisbee football? Friends of animals? If you don’t see your interests reflected in the groups listed here, consider spearheading a new group.

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Noonan has been the restaurant’s executive chef for just a few months, but in that short span, he also has introduced three new menu items and hopes to create new dishes he thinks customers will love.

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Noonan got his start in the industry years ago when his older brother went into restaurant, hotel and motel management. When his brother opened a restaurant in Ocala, he took Noonan under his wing.

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“He showed me how to butcher, short-order cook — pretty much everything,” Noonan says. “I worked with him for a number of years. He went to transfer to other places, and I kind of followed him.”

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Noonan’s passion has served him well over the years. He worked his way up to the top at many workplaces — from line cook to sous chef — and has officially been a chef for the last 25 years. And although he’s an executive chef now, he still has no problem rolling up his sleeves and jumping in to complete dishes or tackle any task necessary.

Along with being a chef, Noonan also has been successful with going into places, revamping them and helping to bring them back to life.

“I used to do a little consulting on the side, so I’ve been able to go in and kind of troubleshoot places — whether they have high food costs or whatever the issues are,” he says. “I’ve been able to kind of pinpoint those issues, work around them and get their costs down through several different systems and things that I utilize. It’s been a lot of long, hard hours — the

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WELCOME TO BALDWIN PARK When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, Noonan was working at a hotel in Melbourne. He soon found himself unemployed after the hospitality industry was hit especially hard.

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“I was really intrigued when I walked into the building, because it’s really unique,” he says of Galeria. “It’s beautiful. They told me where they’re at, what they’re trying to do, the future … and I thought it was really intriguing. I had many other opportunities over in the Cocoa Beach/Melbourne area, but for some reason, this just kind of stuck out, and I decided to take it on. …

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Noonan says it’s also the accomplishment of which he’s most proud so far during his time at Galeria.

“That’s what I’m most proud of — how well and smooth that went,” he says. “Being able to stand back now to watch the dishes just kind of come alive and all the hard work I put in and all the training — it’s amazing how it’s all come together so well. That’s been probably the best thing for me to see come to life. Hard work pays off. … We’ve gotten some great feedback — especially our Sunday brunch has really taken off.”

Noonan’s main focus in his role as Galeria’s executive chef is simple. He wants to provide each guest with the best food and experience possible.

“In my position, I like to be hands-on, back in the kitchen all the time training, teaching, coaching and just really making sure that every plate of food that goes out is the best plate of food that we can put out,” he says. “It’s been very well-received.”

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• Starlink Realty Hall of Fame • 2020 Starlink Realty Gold Producer • Georgia Tech Graduate • Baldwin Park Resident Over 10 Years with Over 18 Years Real Estate Experience BALDWIN PARK LIVING | JULY 2021

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DEVELOP THE SKILLS & CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN DEVELOP SKILLS & SCHOOL THE & BEYOND CONFIDENCE TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL & BEYOND

Drop by our newly opened branch at: 862 S. Orlando Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789

Exceptional READY for SCHOOL program with STEM introduction in READY Preschool beginning Exceptional for SCHOOL program State-of the-art facility with STEM introduction with technology lab, beginning in Preschool gymnasium, and on-site pool facility swimming State-of the-art with technology lab, VPK and after-school gymnasium, and on-site programs offered swimming pool

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Bright Horizons at Baldwin Park ®

1700 Fire House Lane, Orlando, FL 32814 407-895-8339 baldwinpark@brighthorizons.com Bright Horizons® at Baldwin Park brighthorizons.com/baldwinpark Lic# C09OR0671 1700 Fire House Lane, Orlando, FL 32814 407-895-8339 baldwinpark@brighthorizons.com brighthorizons.com/baldwinpark

© 2017 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC

© 2017 Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC

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VPK and after-school programs offered

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(407) 626-3511 grow.axiombanking.com /AxiomBankWinterPark

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