08.04.17 Winter Park/Maitland Observer

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Pint-sized pastry chef Kyla Tavares, 7, sells her sweet treats at the Maitland Farmers Market. 3.

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Lucky’s Market will open its Winter Park location on University Boulevard.

Lucky’s to plant store in Winter Park The new market hopes to offer something unique — from a madeto-order ramen bar to a sip-and-stroll program.

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A growing grocery store concept will be sprouting up in the Winter Park area in the spring of 2018.

Colorado-based Lucky’s Market is replacing the old Winn-Dixie just outside the city limits at 7542 University Blvd. The market has branded itself as a place where patrons can get healthy, organic food, SEE LUCKY’S PAGE 4

Brews control Three craft-beer lovers are rolling with a new bus tour to introduce people to local breweries in Central Florida.

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YOUR TOWN PARKING PRESENTATION

Winter Park is holding a presentation regarding the results gathered from the June downtown parking discussion. These results and draft recommendations for a strategic plan will be presented at the Downtown Parking Summit Overview from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave. Consultants from KimleyHorn are working with the city to develop a downtown parking strategy.

Maitland Presbyterian preps for mission trip

equivalent of a school field trip.

In this case, however, instead

of visiting museums or galleries, you’ll be spending four to six hours touring some of the fine local breweries that Central Florida has to offer.

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Thornwell serves children throughout, Georgia and South Carolina.

Brian Quain — has brought

The missionaries will visit South Carolina to work with Thornwell, a nonprofit that serves abused and neglected children.

Hop On! brew tours to Winter

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craft beer, a trio of friends — Kevin Jones, Ivan Rios and

Park and the surrounding area as a means to introduce people to brewers and their breweries.

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Members of the Maitland Presbyterian Church are on a mission.

A journey to Thornwell — a nonprofit, faith-based organization in Clinton, S.C. that provides help to neglected children and their families through housing and programs — is the latest mission trip SEE MISSION PAGE 2

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FRIDAY, AUG. 4

LEMON-AID FOR KIDS 10 to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, at Panera Bread, 329 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. Thirty-three participating Orlando-area Panera Bread bakery-cafes, including the one at the end of Park Avenue, will host lemonade stands to raise money for New Hope for Kids. Children and supporters of New Hope for Kids will be asking customers to donate $1 or more to receive a refreshing sample of lemonade. Guests will be served from lemonade stands built and decorated by Panera Bread Associates. For more information, call (407) 331-3059.

SATURDAY, AUG. 5

MISS JACQUELINE JONES AT BLUE BAMBOO 8 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, 1905 Kentucky Ave., Winter Park. Jacqueline Jones returns for another fun night with her band, this time featuring the music of Billie Holiday. Cost is $15. For more information, call (407) 6369951.

THURSDAY, AUG. 10

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Central Park main stage at Park and Garfield avenues, Winter Park. This film series features classic films for the whole family. Bring a blanket, a picnic and some family and friends and come see a viewing of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Free popcorn. Call (407) 629-0054.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017

SPOTLIGHT CABARET SERIES: DEEJAY YOUNG 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park. Deejay Young debuts in The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series with his latest original solo cabaret, “Waving Through a Window.” This unique form of entertainment showcases a different professional singer each month up front in the beautiful lobby bar. A truly “New York-style” cabaret, each performance is about 55 minutes in length with no intermission.

General admission tickets are $20 plus a one drink minimum.

For more information, call (407) 645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org.

empowers audience members to select each month’s winner, who then advances to participate in Enzian’s Brouhaha Film & Video Showcase. For more information, visit enzian.org or contact Jen Vargas at filmslamjen@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 19

CORNHOLE CLASSIC 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Miller’s Ale House, 1251 Lee Road, Winter Park. The Winter Park Breakfast Rotary is presenting a cornhole tournament, which will benefit college scholarships. Teams of two will compete for the grand prize of $500 to be donated to the college chosen by the team.

Cost of entry is $50 per team.

For more information, call (321) 439-1007.

SATURDAY, AUG. 12

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FIFTH ANNUAL LUAU BY THE POOL 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 at the Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. Enjoy family, fun, and friends in the community as the community center celebrates a summer of fun.

There will be games, contests, prizes and a drawing for a punch pass. For more information, call (407) 599-3275.

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING: THE SONGS OF RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN Through Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park.

Spend an evening harkening to the days of sophistication in the intimate setting of the No Exit Cafe and celebrate the 20thcentury Broadway icons and giants of musical theater, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. This performance features a collection of 34 well-loved songs from Broadway classics that have forever defined the genre, including “Carousel,” “Cinderella,” “The King and I,” “Oklahoma,” “South Pacific,” “The Sound of Music” and more. Tickets range from $15 to $42. For more information, call (407) 645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org.

SUNDAY, AUG. 13

FILMSLAM AT THE ENZIAN THEATER 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. Experience the best local indie film showcase and vote for each month’s winner. Usually held every second Sunday, FilmSlam is a monthly indie film showcase and competition open to Florida filmmakers and students. This series

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The number of children who receive counseling and therapy.

well does firsthand at its main campus.

Church Chairman of the Community Outreach Ministry Joe McKinney said the team members going on the mission trip looks forward to helping however they can.

“Every time I’ve gone on one of these mission trips, you don’t know what the outcome is,” McKinney said. “It’s a chance to get closer to God, get closer to the people you go with, and it’s always pretty amazing. All you do is focus on somebody else other than yourself for four or five days. It’s a good thing.”

Thornwell has been extending its reach even further this year to help children in South Carolina by recruiting and training foster care families throughout the Clinton area and beyond.

Homrighausen said she hopes Maitland Presbyterian catching a glimpse of what Thornwell does will result in a larger group from the church coming back for another trip and that future mission trips to Thornwell will happen consistently.

“We’re trying to provide a continuum of care for children and families and meet them where they are, not just wait until they get removed from the home,” Homrighausen said. “Ideally, these children wouldn’t have to go through the suffering they’ve been through.

We’re trying to prevent it.”

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for the church. A group of five members will head to Thornwell from Aug. 13 to 18.

Thornwell’s Florida Mission Advancement Officer Jean Homrighausen said previous mission trip groups have helped with landscaping, birthdaycard projects for donors, an icecream social, building raised vegetable gardens and cleaning the buildings.

Homrighausen, who attends Maitland Presbyterian and lives in the area, said Thornwell has had an ongoing partnership with local churches throughout South Carolina, Georgia and Florida — where it also provides services. For years, churches have offered both financial support and donations to Thornwell, which has been helping children in need since William Plumer Jacobs founded the campus in 1875 as a place for orphans of the American Civil War. Years later, Thornwell expanded its services and currently houses 60 to 65 children, although it will have as many as 130 to 150 children coming and going over the span of a year.

Thornwell is now more than just a place for children to go, Homrighausen said, adding that it’s an organization that actively assists families through counseling and programs designed to prevent child abuse and neglect.

“If we work with families who are struggling, we can prevent situations where a child needs to be removed from them or strengthen families instead of just waiting and dealing with children once they have been removed from the home — which is what we do in South Carolina with the residential program,” Homrighausen said.

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Bitty Crocker Seven-year-old Kyla Tavares dreams of being a pastry chef and opening a chocolate shop.

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shows her sporting a chef’s outfit, while a small book she made in kindergarten explained why she wants to be a pastry chef.

“I think it was in preschool; the teachers always ask, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’” said Kyla’s father, Lou. “She used to always play with the kids cooking set, so she said, ‘I want to be a pastry chef.’ We just try to encourage it.”

Today, she loves watching Food Network shows such as “Cupcake Wars,” “Cake Wars” and “Chopped,” and attends cooking camps, where she’s learned to make cupcakes.

Erika remembers making banana bread for co-workers with Kyla even earlier in her childhood.

“She really liked being able to create something that then other people enjoyed and she herself enjoyed,” Erika said. “She’s got a sweet tooth.”

Erika said they have considered bringing Kyla’s stand to the Winter Garden Farmers Market, but Kyla likes the merchants and customers at the Maitland Farmers Market so much she doesn’t want to leave and feels loyal to them.

Kyla hopes to start implementing chocolates to her table in the fall when the weather is cooler.

“I just think it’s neat that she’s sort of honed in on this one thing,” Lou said. “Who knows what she’ll do? She seems really passionate about it. … She can do whatever she puts her mind to.”

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Kyla Tavares has loved working in the kitchen since she was just a few years old.

“My favorite thing about making desserts is tasting them to make sure they’re yummy.”

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It seems as though each day brings about news of a new restaurant coming to Winter Park.

With a planned Oct. 11 opening date, the West Coast’s own Habit Burger Grill hopes to find a home in the Winter Park area.

The new burger joint will be the ninth in the state, following the opening of a restaurant in Pembroke Pines. Orlando’s first Habit Burger Grill opened last December on Millenia Plaza Way. A second Orlando location will open on South Orange Avenue.

The Winter Park location will be at 1040 N. Orlando Ave., and the overall process is being overseen by Tony Warren, vice president of operations for the East Coast.

“I moved out here from California about two years ago to head up the growth in Florida,” Warren said. “We are growing so quickly that we also recently expanded to take over the East Coast.”

Habit Burger Grill originally started in 1969, in Santa Barbara, California. Since then, it has expanded through 11 states — from California to Pennsylvania. The restaurant even has a location overseas in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

By the end of the year, Warren expects Habit Burger Grill to expand to 200 locations.

Picking locations requires examining many different aspects, ranging from traffic counts to how other fast foodtype places perform in the area.

“We look at different areas, and then we also look at how soon we can get them open,” Warren said. “Say we may want to go into Tampa, but we have an opportunity in Orlando first, then we are going to go there first just to continue our growth. We know over time, once we open a location, we’ll build a business one burger at a time.”

Warren also noted the eatery’s Winter Park location is an up-and-coming part of the community. The location is part of a development that features Whole Foods and other businesses — including another new restaurant, Café Rio Mexican Grill.

The menu for the restaurant centers on the multiple varieties of charburgers with six different styles — including the standard charburger to the roasted garlic portabella char. The signature burger is the Santa Barbara Char — a double char with cheese and avocado on grilled sourdough.

Although the burgers are the restaurant’s specialty, Habit

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“The goal isn’t to grow the fastest or build the biggest; it’s literally take it one burger at a time. When we come into a community our goal is to grow and help give back to the community through fundraising and different activities. …”

— Tony Warren

Burger Grill also offers a variety of other options.

“Sixty percent of our sales are burgers, and then the other 40% is composed of other things, and that’s what makes us so different,” Warren said. “For instance we have fresh chicken breast, sandwiches, salads, tri-tips, and we have an albacore tuna that is sushi grade — we fly everything in fresh from Fiji a couple of times a week.”

Every six to eight weeks, Habit Burger Grill offers limited-time items, bringing in different types of salads, chilies and other foods.

Locals will get their first taste of what Habit Burger Grill has to offer starting the week before it opens. The restaurant will offer free events — including free burgers for the first 200 people one day, and then charity events where all the money made will go back to community charities.

“The goal isn’t to grow the fastest or build the biggest; it’s literally take it one burger at a time,” Warren said. “When we come into a community, our goal is to grow and help give back to the community through fundraising and different activities.

Over time, we feel like that will generate sales and be healthy for both ourselves and the community, while providing jobs and opportunities.”

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KYLA’S SWEET TREATS

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New burger joint hopes to become a Winter Park habit

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eet the Maitland Farmers Market’s youngest merchant: a 7-year-old aspiring pastry chef and chocolatier.

Windermere resident Kyla Tavares is chasing her sweet dreams of a culinary career from her tent at the Maitland Farmers Market, where she sells cookie-frosting kits she makes herself.

“She uses her great-grandmother’s shortbread cookie recipe,” said Kyla’s mother, Erika. “She’ll measure out the ingredients, mix them, roll it, cut the shapes and put them on the cookie sheet. It’s mainly her.

I help out with the oven.”

Each cookie kit comes with two cookies, two containers of frosting and two containers of sprinkles. It all stems from Kyla’s desire to one day make sweet desserts for a living as a professional pastry chef.

She especially loves to work with chocolate, ordering it from Utah and melting it down over the stove at home into flowers and various Pokémon shapes.

She’s even gone door-to-door in her neighborhood to offer the chocolates for neighbors to try under the name “Kyla’s Sweet Treats.”

“My favorite thing about making desserts is tasting them to make sure they’re yummy,” said Kyla, who also dreams of opening her own chocolate shop someday.

“I like making desserts so much because they taste so good.”

Kyla’s stand came about as a result of Erika’s business at the farmers market: Stop and Paint, a family-friendly painting station were children and their parents can express their creativity.

Erika was given two tables and decided to give her daughter a place to sell her culinary creations.

The mother-daughter duo started their booth in June.

“We came up with the cookie idea because people could paint, if you will, on cookies if she made the cookies and provided the frosting and provided the sprinkles,” Erika said.

“Her passion is chocolates, but that doesn’t really work with the farmers market in the summertime.”

Kyla has had the desire to craft sweet treats since she was 3 years old. A photo of her from preschool

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‘Ale’ aboard the beer bus

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Together, the partners operate the Winter Park-based Deez Hops LLC. The initial inspiration to start the brew tours, aside from simply loving good beer, came from Quain and the podcast he started about seven months ago.

With more than 10,000 listeners, ‘What Ales Ya?’ has become an incredibly popular podcast for Quain — who travels throughout Florida to tell stories about local craft brewers.

“He goes and interviews the brewers and the owners — get’s the back story, ‘Why Florida? Why beer? What got you involved?’”

Jones said. “You get to know these guys on a basic level; so when you’re there drinking their beer, it makes it mean more. You have this understanding of why did these guys make the beer in the first place, and what is the story behind the name and all that kind of stuff.”

Two months after the launch of the podcast in January, the idea for Hop On! had developed into a concrete concept for the trio and was immediately put into motion.

Most big cities with a thriving brewery scene have brew tours set up, and that includes nearby spots such as Tampa, Jones said.

But Orlando didn’t.

The lack of any tours in and around the Orlando area came as both a surprise for the trio and a great opportunity.

CROWLER TOUR ($35): n Mondays through Wednesdays n Four hours n Three breweries GROWLER TOUR ($55): n Thursdays through Sundays n Four hours n Three breweries (includes beer flight at each brewery and trivia) WHAT ALES YA SIGNATURE TOUR ($85): n Thursdays n Six hours n Five breweries (led by Quain and includes: beer flight at the breweries, meeting with the brewer/owner, behind-the-scenes look at each brewery, commemorative taster, trivia and information on the breweries)

“By the end of 2017, there’s going to be upwards of 25 to 28 breweries open in the Central Florida area, and nobody is doing tours yet,” Jones said. “So for us, it was a business opportunity, but it was also just an opportunity for us to do something that we would like to participate in. It’s something that we already enjoy, and now we can share that passion that we have for local craft beer.”

The craft-beer scene in Florida has exploded in the last decade.

This year, Florida ranks ninth in most breweries, with 212 total.

That is the highest total in the Southeast, giving Florida the edge over North Carolina, which has 205 breweries.

All the breweries that Hop On! will visit are a part of the Central Florida Ale Trail — a collaboration of 17 breweries throughout the area working together to promote the local beer scene.

Hop On! will start with one bus that seats 12 to 14 passengers, although the group has partnered with a local company to offer larger buses for corporate events.

There are currently three tours set up by Hop On!, all of which will start at the group’s base of operations at Broken Cauldron Brewery & Taproom in Orlando, and each will include different perks.

The Crowler Tour runs Monday through Wednesday, and over the span of four-hours visitors will tour three different breweries — spending 45 minutes at each.

“By the end of 2017, there’s going to be upwards of 25 to 28 breweries open in the Central Florida area, and nobody is doing tours yet. So for us, it was a business opportunity, but it was also just an opportunity for us to do something that we would like to participate in.”

— Kevin Jones

Much like the Crowler, the Growler Tour is a four-hour tour of three different breweries, but the extra perk covered by the added cost is a beer flight from each brewery along with trivia and information on breweries during the ride.

The What Ales Ya Signature Tour is, as the Hop On! website describes, is the “pièce de résistance.” Led by Quain, it is a six-hour, in-depth journey during which customers explore five breweries that have been featured on the podcast.

Guests will learn behind-thescenes information from the brewers themselves, enjoy beer samples put together by the brewers and receive a commemorative What Ales Ya/Hop On! taster.

“This is a more personal tour, because this is the owner of the brewery saying, ‘Hey, before you guys leave, this is the beer you need to try — this is the one that really makes me proud,’” Jones said. “So rather than showing up and taking a guess, you’re going to hear from the horse’s mouth.”

Hop On! has also partnered with Orlando City Soccer Club to offer special beer/ticket packages.

Along with a ticket to the game, the deal also includes a T-shirt and a beer at multiple breweries before the game. The game-day tours will begin at Dead Lizard Brewing in Orlando.

The tours represent the realization of a dream for Jones, Rios and Quain.

“It’s kind of surreal to be honest — to see something go from idea to reality as quickly as this has, it has been a whirlwind,” Jones said.

“But at the same time, it makes sense. We have done the leg work, we’ve built the relationships, and we’ve put in the time for it. I couldn’t be more excited.”

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but shop in a down-to-Earth atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

“We believe in providing good food to everybody, regardless of any barriers that may come between them and a good food experience and a good store experience,” said Kristen Tetrick, director of marketing and community impact for Lucky’s Market. “We like to have store experiences be really casual and welcoming and the environment to be just relaxed and fun.”

Tetrick added that Lucky’s is run by devout foodies. Locations feature an in-house smoked bacon program, a large variety of house-made sausages, fresh seafood, local produce, a bakery, a made-to-order ramen bar, a

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juice bar and a café.

A butcher serves “never-ever” meats, which means they’ve never been treated with antibiotics or artificial growth hormones.

Lucky’s even offers a sip-andstroll program, where patrons can drink a $2 pint of beer or a $4 glass of wine while shopping.

“We’re really sort of looking to create this kind of easygoing, welcoming, relaxed environment

that opens the door to really great, fresh, affordable food,” Tetrick said.

The Lucky’s Market concept, which comes from Boulder, Colorado, was started in 2003 by two chefs: Trish and Bo Sharon. The couple always shopped at health food stores and farmers markets to find the freshest produce, but they also went to conventional stores to get their traditional ingredients.

Tetrick said Winter Park is a great fit for a Lucky’s Market location, based on the success the company has seen with its other Florida locations.

“We really like our Florida communities,” she said. “We currently have a store in Orlando, and we feel that it’s a good market for us, so we’re expanding in that area.”

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2017 CoffeeTalk launch brews local conversations Winter Park’s CoffeeTalk series began last week with City Manager Randy Knight.

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Want to “espresso” your thoughts to Winter Park City Commissioners? Have a “latte” on your mind?

The city has just the place where any resident can chat directly with elected officials and the city manager.

Winter Park poured out a new CoffeeTalk Friday, July 28, as City Manager Randy Knight spoke to a group of about 10 residents, launching another series during which residents are given a chance to talk issues with city leaders.

The group of Winter Parkers met with Knight over coffee at the Winter Park Welcome Center, where they discussed everything from reckless jet-skiers at night on lakes and canals to what will become of the old library building.

“People can just talk to their elected officials and city manager about whatever is on their mind,” Director of Communications Clarissa Howard said. “It could be anything. Some people come and they talk about their street, their house or a specific tree. Others come and talk about bigger picture, larger policy decisions.”

The city first launched CoffeeTalk in 2005 — an idea created by Howard and Assistant Director of Communications Craig O’Neil in response to residents looking to express their thoughts to the City Commission without the stage fright of speaking during a public meeting.

“People were intimidated to come and talk and be in the dais setting,” Howard said. “We want-

UPCOMING COFFEETALKS

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Winter Park City Manager Randy Knight was the first speaker in this year’s CoffeeTalk series.

ed to create this intimate, more informal, casual environment for people to talk to their elected officials and city leaders in a less intimidating way.”

“I think it’s helpful,” Knight said.

“People don’t get a chance to have casual conversations in a normal City Commission meeting. It’s been good.”

Speaking during a meeting also can make residents feel rushed, while CoffeeTalks allow for a more natural conversation, Winter Park resident David Williams said.

“This is how a resident can really gain access to the city manager,” he said. “I go to the planning and zoning meetings and the regular meetings that are scheduled.

When things affect me, I go there.

You get three minutes — that little snippet of time to say something.

You can’t even express yourself and your concerns.”

There’s an average of about 20 people who attend the CoffeeTalks, with the mayor always drawing the biggest crowd.

As more city tools have become available to residents over the years, the questions from residents have become even more specific, Howard said. At CoffeeTalks, the public gets a chance not only to discuss what is happening in the city but also the reasoning behind the decisions made by elected officials.

“You can go to a commission meeting and hear the decisions and the vote, but at the CoffeeTalk you can ask why,” Howard said. “It’s more of an individual conversation you can have.”

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AUGUST WILSON’S ‘FENCES’ Winner of the Pulitzer, Tony, and Drama Desk Award among many others, “Fences” is August Wilson’s 1950s chapter in his 10-play “Pittsburgh Cycle” chronicling the evolving African-American experience through the 20th century. In Mad Cow’s first production of a Wilson play, the universally relevant themes of freedom, family, and the ‘American Dream’ are conveyed in this landmark production. The New York Times wrote, “This is not theater, this is life.” Tickets are available online at madcowtheatre.com or by calling (407) 297-8788, Ext 1.

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‘GREEK NIGHT’ SERIES AT TARPON SPRINGS Known as a Greek city transplanted to Florida, Tarpon Springs presents ‘Night in the Islands,’ a free event with live Greek music, dancing, and dining. After an hour of free Greek dance lessons by the Levendia Dance Troupe (6 to 7 p.m.), the event will include music

by Ellada, a band featuring of bouzouki, keyboard and vocals. Reserve a dockside table at Costa’s, Hellas, Mama’s, or Mykonos at the Sponge Docks (between Hope and Athens streets) on Aug. 5, Sept. 9 and Oct. 7.

AUG. 6, 13 AND 27

‘OPERA ON PARK’ Opera Orlando’s second season of “Opera on Park” features world-class artists up-closeand-personal at the University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave. The performers include multiple-award-winning Juilliard Grad Soprano Kenneithia Mitchell Aug. 6; Grammy Award-winning Baritone Daniel Belcher Aug. 13; and Metropolitan Opera Soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer Aug. 27. Each of the singers enjoys a critically acclaimed career and “the generosity of spirit that only great performers can embody.” All performances begin at 2 p.m.

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more growth. “I’m living in an adult world,” notes Carpenter, now 17. “I put all my feelings and all these stories into the songs I’ve made.” VIP tickets are available for this 7 p.m. performance at the Dr. Phillips Center. Call (844) 513-2014 or visit drphillipscenter.org.

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Lobster lovers are invited to sample the savory Florida crustacean as festivities kick off Aug. 10 at the Sunset Tiki Bar & Grille.

Known as spiny lobsters, the crustaceans may be steamed, baked, stuffed or served in a creamy bisque or cold salad. Dishes of all sorts are offered at the Street Fair Aug. 12, along with a free outdoor concert, and art and crafts for sale. Other events include a catamaran sail, a Pub Crawl and a lobster brunch Aug. 13. Visit keywestlobsterfest.com.

$75 for the series and available online at operaorlando. org/opera-on-park. Call (407) 512-1900.

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COIN AND CURRENCY SHOW Admission is free for the Coin and Currency Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Avenue will be busy with 25 coin dealers and vendors buying and selling historical and/or foreign coins. This family-friendly event will find several dealers offering free

coins to children 12 and under, while other vendors offer free appraisals. Call (407) 730-3116 or visit orlandocoinexchange. com.

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‘SHATTERING THE GLASS CEILING’ Enjoy diverse selections from classical to pop as players from the Orlando Philharmonic celebrate the music of female composers and songwriters.

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SOLAR ECLIPSE 101 The Orange County Library will present Solar Eclipse 101, a free presentation by Buehler Planetarium Director Derek Demeter, at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at the library, at 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. Offering “all you need to know” about the Aug. 21 solar eclipse, Demeter will discuss the science behind eclipses, the best place to view the eclipse, and how to look at it safely. Visit calendar.ocls.info/evanced/lib/ eventsignup.asp?ID=322848.

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125 Junk that gets delivered 126 Distinctive but intangible air about a person 127 Raise, as a sail 128 Kills a dragon 129 They’re not for the modest 130 Fiscal period, often 131 Indications of puppy complaints

39 Challenge (someone) 41 Last of Henry VIII’s Catherines 42 Pay for everyone at the table 44 Extremely busy Midwest airport 45 Spouses 46 Thumbs-up votes, at sea 49 Ephron or Dunn 52 Feature of used fireplaces 54 More gory, as a horror film 56 Curtain holders 58 Cause of white knuckles 61 Pizzazz or vigor 62 Divvies up or distributes accordingly 63 Romanced 68 Type of pittance?

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ollecting family stories not only benefits the senior-storyteller, but can add to the richness of their relationship with their family members and caregivers,” said Emily Newman, of the Orlando Senior Help Desk.

I am living proof of the previous statement. It took me almost 50 years to uncover an Olympicsized story that brought my maternal late-grandfather to life.

As my Grandfather Irving passed before I was born, I never developed concrete images of who he was during his lifetime. I knew he and my mother were close and that despite being a lawyer, he “sold shirts for a living.”

With everyone growing older, I realized there was no time like the present to learn about the past.

Collecting life stories can be as easy as asking a few

simple questions. Recording these stories so they can be passed on can be done in a variety of ways. As a former writing teacher, I often recommend the use of a voice recorder. When spending time with a senior relative or friend, ask a simple question, such as, “Tell me about an experience during the Great Depression.” Then, just let the senior talk as the voice recorder collects the history.

Afterward, play back the recording and transcribe the story. Now, you have a first chapter of living history in the senior’s own words! Ask a child or grandchild to help with the typing process to deepen the family connection.

Nancy Bland, of TenderCare, a Winter Park home care service, notes that collecting life stories can strengthen bonds beyond family members. She encourages caregivers to ask their senior clients questions about their life histories.

“Seniors have so much to share, and learning about what they have experienced can help caregivers anticipate and understand their current needs,” she said. “In most cases, the client opens right up and has a lot to say.”

In my own case, I was having lunch with my mother

and sister, when my sister asked, “Tell us something we don’t know about your childhood.”

My mother went on to share a few new stories about her father. I learned that earlier in his life, my grandfather owned a community newspaper (which was an “aha moment” for me as a writer). More interesting to you, is what she next shared.

“When I was about 8 years old, Jesse Owens (yes, the Olympic gold medalist and American hero), came over for dinner,” she said.

Although the meal took place almost 70 years ago, my mom still remembered Mr. Owens’ kindness. She explained my grandfather had worked for a Chicago department store and that Jesse Owens was one of their spokesmen.

When I got home, I Googled the now-defunct store name, and there was Jesse Owens featured in an ad. Additionally, I discovered the store owner had a history of philanthropy and was a donor to many local causes. I searched my grandfather’s job history and found a photo of him as store manager, accepting an award from the Urban League on behalf of the company. The picture was for sale for $9

My Grandfather Irving accepting an award in a (partial) photo from the Chicago Sun-Times in 1955.

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On a whim, I bought it.

I had been expecting a copy, but when the envelope arrived, a somewhat bent but original photo from 1955, (with the original clipping from the Chicago Sun-Times attached to the back) was enclosed.

At least 30 years had passed since I had seen a picture of my grandfather, but suddenly there he was, looking very real to me. As I took in the photo of my

bespectacled grandfather, memories of earlier photos and stories shared by my mother came back to mind.

So, get started collecting family stories by asking the first question, you never know what kind of images you’ll get in return.

Pamela Ruben is the marketing director for the Jewish Pavilion. She maintains a blog at jewishpavilion.org.

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There’s one health topic in the world that is just simply difficult to talk about for many people.

Just the thought of having to discuss it aloud is enough to make people clam up and turn the brightest shade of red.

Although sexual health can be embarrassing and fraught with awkwardness, it is an important part of our lives and well-being.

Most people assume such a topic doesn’t apply to the elderly community, but sexual health plays a role throughout your entire life.

To that end, One Senior Place will host a seminar, called “Keep Your Motor Running: Aging, Intimacy and Sexual Health in the 21st Century” to help educate the senior community on the importance of dealing with the physical and psychological aspects of sexual health.

“It’s things that are often embarrassing to talk about, but they’re going to happen probably to everybody once you get to a certain age, they are just natural things that happen,” said Michelle Steffano, director of business development at One Senior Place. “So even though they are uncomfortable topics to talk about sometimes, it’s the reality, so we thought it would be a nice event to bring that out to give people a place to go to get some of those answers.”

Last year, One Senior Place held a special “men’s day” event that concentrated on a gamut of health issues, including some sexual health. But this year’s event is concentrating on sexual health specifically for both men and women.

The event will include discussions

by Dr. Steven Williams, a board certified urologist at Florida Urology Associates, and April Boykins, a licensed clinical social worker at Counseling Resource Services Inc. A special Dean Martin Tribute Show featuring Felix Deneau Jr. will conclude the program.

As a urologist, Williams will discuss the physical side of sexual health and issues that arise in the senior community.

“He’s going to talk about different treatment options for men and women’s health,” Steffano said. “Obviously as men and women age, different things happen to our bodies, including incontinence or maybe erectile dysfunction, or some pelvic floor issues with women — different issues like that.”

On the psychological side of sexual health, Boykins will present the “Myths of Aging Sexuality” as she examines issues and topics ranging from the emotional benefits of good sexual health to the psychology of feeling sexually attractive later in life.

“As those physical things happen to us, that could affect us emotionally and mentally — as far as meeting people or not feeling comfortable enough to be intimate anymore, and different things like that,” Steffano said.

KEEP YOUR MOTOR RUNNING WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 WHERE: One Senior Place, 715 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs RSVP: (407) 949-6733

All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

All faiths or beliefs are welcome.

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Robotic pets that meow, bark and move like real animals are giving seniors a sense of loving social interaction.

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But these aren’t stuffed animals. Rather, they are responsive pets from Hasbro that respond to both sound and touch, mimicking the sounds and movements of real cats and dogs. They blink, they bark (or meow), they groom themselves, they roll over and they’ve all even been named by their owners, who cherish them as furry companions.

“He’s beautiful,” said Alexander, holding her gray cat, Pusskitten, in her lap. “He makes a lot of noise; he meows a lot. I believe he would sing (if he could).”

The 32 friendly pets were purchased through the Lifespace Foundation, tied to Village on the Green’s parent company, Lifespace Communities. Each pet goes to a longterm care resident living in the Village on the Green Health Center.

The shipment of 32 cats and dogs came in three months ago, and they’ve been a huge hit ever since.

“It’s made a difference in the lives of our seniors in our communities,” Lifespace Communities Senior Vice President of Operations Ann Walsh said.

“We’re targeting our residents (who) are memory-impaired or working through dementia or Alzheimer’s. This provides stimulation to those residents. We also like to say that we lead from the heart — there is an actual connection to these robotic pets, similar to what they’ve had in the past.

They’re able to interact with them, respond to them, and there’s a feeling of love.”

Walsh said the pets have become so popular that independent residents living in the villas nearby want them as well.

“Our residents reacted

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strongly in favor of this,” Walsh said. “It was very quick that the numbers multiplied in our communities.”

People, such as Health Center Administrator Gail Wattley, see the benefits of the pets every day. She said she’s never seen something so effective at giving residents a sense of love and social interaction.

“I’ve been here 11 years, and I’ve seen a lot of different programs over the course of my tenure here, but I’ve never seen anything as effective as these robotic pets,” Wattley said. “It helps our residents to be in the moment. There’s something about them having ownership of their own pet that just makes them come alive. They express so much love to them.”

Some of Village on the Greens’ activities have been focused solely on the robotic pets. One day residents were given bows and bracelets to accessorize their cats and dogs.

Walsh said for residents coping with memory loss and dementia, it’s about the here and now. All they need is something similar to a pet from years ago to trigger those powerful feelings of owning a cat or a dog.

Social interaction is critical to the health of their senior residents, she said.

“We’ve been providing care for seniors for (more than) 40 years, and we know that socialization and becoming isolated can be an indicator of a decline in health,” Walsh said. “Anything that we can stimulate — emotions, social, love — I think this is really a display of a two-way loving relationship with the animal and the resident. We’re making their lives better. We’re making their day fulfilled, and hopefully (they’re) living a more enriched life.”

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Allegro nears completion on Winter Park community The new senior living facility will include 158 units on the shore of Lake Ann. TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

A new senior living community is slated to open in Winter Park by the end of the year.

The 175,000-square-foot project from Allegro Senior Living consists of 158 units for independent living, assisted living and memory care. It’s set for 17.3 acres along the shore of Lake Ann, a private lake in a residential neighborhood near the intersection of Semoran Boulevard and Howell Branch Road.

Residents will have access to bistro and patio dining with a gas fire pit, a stadium-style theater, salon and spa, concierge service and 24-hour staffing. There’s an active social program and outdoor activities, include gardening, a walking trail, a dog walk, swimming, fishing and a putting green.

Screened balconies and porches give residents a view of Lake Ann and the natural landscape.

It’s tentatively set to open for residents in November.

“Allegro is honored to be a part of the local community and provide a need to the area’s seniors,” said Rich Miller, president and CEO of Allegro Development Company. “We look forward to supporting the overall development, transition and renewed spirit of the city of Winter Park.”

Allegro determined Winter Park was a perfect place for one of their communities after extensive research, Allegro Management Company Marketing & Promotions Manager Jennifer Laupp said.

“We look for locations that have a need for what Allegro offers,” she said. “The ideal location is determined after a couple years of market research study. We also look for the available land in the ideal residential setting as we need several acres to build a typical Allegro community.”

Allegro has communities throughout Florida, Missouri and Kentucky, with a home office in St. Louis. Its communities are especially prevalent in the Sunshine State, with locations set in Boynton Beach, Clermont, Fleming Island, Jupiter, St. Augustine, Stuart,

“Inspired senior living is defined by our associates who exude compassion and loyalty.”

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Tallahassee, Tampa, Tarpon Springs and Tavares. “(Because of) our success in South Florida, we continue to expand our brand,” Laupp said. “We recently purchased land in Parkland, Florida. But we are most excited about recently starting construction on an Allegro community in St. Louis, Mo., home of our company headquarters. It is scheduled to open late 2018.”

Last summer, Allegro named Debbie Michelet as the executive director for the community.

Michelet has been in the senior living industry for 30 years, serving in various leadership positions at a corporate

and a community level.

“I am excited to build a team that shares my same passion for serving our residents, families and associates,” Michelet said.

“I consider it a great honor to work with the men and women of the greatest generation.”

Laupp said what really sets Allegro apart is not its luxurious communities but rather its associates.

“Inspired senior living is defined by our associates who exude compassion and loyalty,” she said. “We are proud to be a family managed business and take pride in our reputation, driven by our core values of honesty, compassion and excellence.”

Winter Park is the latest location in Florida to receive an Allegro community.

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“My mother is 93 now, and I’ve watched her suffer so much; I just don’t want that to happen to me,” Ellison said.

Medication to strengthen her bones never produced significant results, and after years of taking them, she decided to try a new course of action.

Following the recommendation of a friend she signed on with Elite Strength and Fitness of Winter Park and began following a twice-weekly strength-training regimen designed to increase her muscle mass and bone density.

At her next DEXA scan to measure density, Ellison’s doctor noticed a big change and she was able to stop taking her medication.

Success stories like Ellison’s don’t come easy though; it took months of intense workouts with the guidance of personal trainers to get there.

At 64, Les Rinehart, one of Elite’s trainers, knows the challenges his clients face.

After 33 years in the fitness industry, the former strength coach for the Charlotte Hornets retired in 2007, only to come out

of retirement a few years ago to join Elite because, he said, he saw the value in what they offered their clients.

“The equipment here is top of the line and the techniques produce results like no other,” Rinehart said.

At Elite, education is as important as the equipment. Before clients spend anytime working out, they share their medical history, goals and concerns with trainers who develop a plan that covers time inside and outside of the gym.

“Clients’ needs are evaluated and we give them a detailed analysis of what they need to do, especially at home, to accomplish their goals,” said owner Monte Mitchell.

Homework might include keeping food and exercise journals to learn more about their habits, especially if weight loss is a goal.

The gym also offers a 12-week group nutrition workshop to their members, guaranteeing results for their clients, provided they follow all the recommendations made during their consultation.

70-year-old physician Dr. Maria Bors has been a client of Elite for seven years and finds that training there fits quite nicely into her busy lifestyle.

“The 20-minute workouts are easy for me to fit in and I find them easy to commit to,” Bors said.

Rather than working out with sweaty, bulked-up gym rats, Elite’s clients find an almost Zen-like atmosphere, with trainers attentive to their every motion.

Speaking in tones of calm assurance, trainers offer equal parts encouragement and challenge, pushing clients to new levels.

The workouts are physically demanding, but not in the way one might expect.

Motions are slow and intensely controlled, demanding maximum effort from muscles while barely breaking a sweat.

“Many clients don’t even change out of office clothes,” Rinehart said. “They simply don’t need to.”

Before beginning with Elite, Bors suffered from daily back pain, but after just a few months in the gym, she experienced a noticeable change in pain levels and now rarely suffers at all.

“It’s been remarkable for me,” she said. “I can feel how strong I am, especially when I am traveling carrying luggage. I have a strength I never had before.”

“The strength training is very good for preventing bone loss,” said Bors, “which is something we all need as we age.”

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ONE SENIOR PLACE One Senior Place is located at 715 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs.

For more information, visit oneseniorplace.com.

AARP’s Smart Driver course will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 18. This program helps participants refresh driving skills and develop safer driving habits. Upon completion of this course, drivers ages 50 or older may be eligible for insurance discounts. Registration required.

Cost $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Participants must bring their own lunches. (407) 949-6733.

A Live Health Exercise Lesson takes place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Participate in instructor-led fitness activities. (407) 949-6722.

Memories in the Making takes place at 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

People experiencing early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia can express themselves through watercolor painting and drawing.

RSVP by calling (407) 951-7992.

Musical Minds Choir rehearses from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. It currently is looking for new members. For more information or to enroll, email MusicalMinds@cfcommunityarts. com.

Senior Club meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays. This club features coffee, games and senior resource information.

CASSELBERRY

CASSELBERRY RECREATION CENTER The Casselberry Recreation Center at 200 N. Triplet Drive hosts a number of exercise classes available to seniors.

Chair Yoga, at 10 a.m. Mondays, will get you moving again. The cost is $2 per class.

Gentle/Restorative Yoga is from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Sundays. The cost is $10. Senior citizen discount is $5 per class. Alice Gomes, (609) 290-8195 or email alice@ imagineyoga.net.

Yoga Technique is from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. The cost is $10 per class. Senior citizen’s discount is $5 per class.

Chairobics is from 11:05 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays.

The class is free. For more information, contact Claudia Laine at (407) 718-9066.

Tai Chi for Beginners is at 1 p.m.

Mondays. The cost is $5 per class or $20 per month. Eric Raboy, (407) 731-9130.

Tai Chi for Intermediates is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. The cost is $5 per class or $20 per month. For more information, contact Eric Raboy at (407) 731-9130.

Tai Chi for Advanced is at 1 p.m.

Thursdays at Wirz Park. For more information, contact Eric Raboy at (407) 731-9130.

Tap Dance for Beginners is at 11 a.m. Tuesdays.

Bingo is from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $3 per session.

Duplicate Bridge is from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays. Shore up your skills in this classic game. Casual bridge is from noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays.

Progressive bridge is from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.

Line Dancing is from 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays. Classes are subject to change. Karen Sorrentino at (407) 262- 7700, Ext. 1575, or ksorrentino@casselberry.org.

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GOLDENROD CIVIC CENTER The Goldenrod Civic Center is located at 4763 Palmetto Ave., Winter Park.

Hand and Foot Games are held from 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information, call Madeline Koehler at (407) 657-6862.

MAITLAND

MAITLAND SENIOR CENTER The Maitland Senior Center is located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mondays through Fridays. For more information about these and any other events at the Maitland Senior Center, call (407) 5396251 or visit itsmymaitland.com.

Art Class meets from 1 to 3 p.m.

Wednesdays. Get help with techniques. Seating is limited. Cost is $16 per month. Supplies are not provided.

Beginning Bridge takes place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Class has limited seating. Cost is $2.50 per class per person.

Beginning Spanish is from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Cost of the class is $4 per class. Call to inquire about availability.

Bridge Group meets at noon Mondays. Spend time playing bridge and making new friends.

Brookdale Celebrates takes place at 1 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Brookdale Island Lake. Celebrate birthdays, play a game and win prizes. For more information, call (407) 767-6600.

Chair Yoga with Donna takes place at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays.

Cost of the class is a $2 donation to the teacher. Space is limited.

Conversational French meets at 1 p.m. Mondays. Spend time chatting with others and making friends.

Conversational Spanish takes place at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. Spend time chatting with others and making new friends. Must be fluent in Spanish to participate.

Current Events Discussion is at 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays. This lively group discusses local, state, national, and international events. iPad Classes are at 10:45 a.m.

Mondays. Cost of the class is $5 to the teacher.

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Movie Screenings take place at 1 p.m. Fridays. Check the center’s calendar online to see what movies are showing. Please call to reserve your seat.

Recorder Classes with Ann take place at 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Free.

Call the Senior Center at (407) 539-6251 for specifics on this class.

Tai Chi with Esther takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Cost of the class is $10 per month to the teacher.

Wear a white shirt, black pants and comfortable shoes.

Writers Critique meets from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Share your autobiographical, functional or opinion pieces with others.

Yoga with John takes place at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own mat. Cost of the class is $3 to the teacher.

RDV SPORTSPLEX ATHLETIC CLUB The RDV Sportsplex Athletic Club offers senior memberships for area residents ages 60 and older for $59 a month. Membership includes free classes. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ RDVsenior.

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Support Group for Caregivers meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Reeves United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando.

WHIRL & TWIRL SQUARE DANCE CLUB The Whirl & Twirl Square Dance Club hosts dances tat 6949 Venture Circle, Orlando. Square dancing is fun exercise for your body and your mind. Call (407) 679- 2882 or visit oridasquaredance.com/whirlandtwirl.

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ORLANDO AMERICAN MAH JONGG Orlando American Mah Jongg players meet from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Westerly’s Restaurant, MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. This group is for players who have their current National Mah Jongg league card.

Visit meetup.com/OrlandoAmerican-Mah-Jongg-Players.

BELLES AND BEAUS DANCE CLUB The Belles and Beaus Dance Club hosts ballroom dancing with a live band from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Marks Street Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Adult singles and couples are welcome.

Cost is $4 per member and $5 per guest. (407) 644-4200.

YOUR ACTIVE CITY SENIORS The Your Adult Club Socials holds dances from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Marks Street Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Cost is $4 for members and $6 for guests.

(407) 339- 5393 or (407) 8894047.

BEARDALL SENIOR CENTER Orlando’s Beardall Senior Center is located at 800 Delaney Ave. Call (407) 246- 4440 or visit cityoforlando.net/fpr/ senior-programs.

AARP Tax Services are available from noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Balance and Fall-Prevention Class takes place at 1 p.m.

Thursdays. This 30-minute class emphasizes strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Cost is $3 per person.

Clogging takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Beginners can learn at 6:30 p.m., and advanced is at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $4 per class. Dances will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month for $4.

Mah Jongg Classes take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays.

This game will help keep you sharp. Free.

Savvy Seniors meets at 2 p.m.

Wednesdays. Learn how to use new technology. Space is limited, so grab your seat early.

Shuffleboard games take place

at 7 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Free.

Studio Art Class is at 1 p.m.

Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. Cost is $31.50 per month.

Yoga is from 9:15 to 10 a.m. every Friday. Gain range of motion, flexibility, strength and balance. Cost is $5 per class.

OVIEDO

ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CENTER The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center organizes meetings throughout Central Florida.

Meetings take place at 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Oviedo YMCA, 7900 Red Bug Lake Road. Call (407) 843-1910.

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ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CENTER The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center is located at 1506 Lake Highland Drive, Orlando.

For more, visit adrccares.org.

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ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CENTER Support Groups for Caregivers meet at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month at Easter Seals Daybreak at the Miller Center, 2010 Mizell Ave., Winter Park.

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Men’s Group meets at 10 a.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at Denny’s, 2684 Lee Road, Winter Park.

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