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CONTENTS

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FEATURES

32 DEPARTMENTS 10 BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK Read about recent decisions made by community leaders.

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

26 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Looking for something fun in Baldwin Park? Find it here.

12 WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN Denny O’Neil reminisces on his childhood library adventures.

28 GO WITH THE FLOW Baldwin Park resident Rosa Mu gives back through yoga.

16 RUN FOR A CAUSE OCA to celebrate 10th anniversary with a 5K/10K at Blue Jacket Park.

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

20 AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt shares tips for finding friends.

38 KEEPING IT REAL ESTATE Condo interest grows as lenders broaden guidelines.

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PALATE PLEASER Galeria has opened in the former Manny’s Chophouse location.

40 40 PARK PICS From field day and a Halloween 5K to a wild shindig, see what’s going on 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 September 2019 meeting minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork. n The board approved sod replacements/repairs at Union Park and Fox Mews. n The board approved resurfacing the pool(s) at Grace Hopper Hall, Enders Park and High Park. n The board temporarily adjourned the annual membership meeting in an effort to obtain more proxies for the proposed amendment to the bylaws.

n OUC installed a “blow off” at the backflow locations in Unit 4 (Union Park, Union Mews, Upper Union Park, Parkland Quadrangle), which will make it easier to flush the system of debris on short notice.

n Longview Park, Nolan Court, Fenwood Park and Ardsdale Mews sod replacements/repairs have been completed. The plant replacements at Parkland Quadrangle are being reviewed by the ARC for approval. n A Little Free Library was approved for Enders Park. The installation process has begun. n Staff is working with Fitnessmith on the strength equipment options for Grace Hopper and Enders fitness centers. At this time, there are several pieces of equipment at Enders fitness center in need of handle grips and/or arm pads, but the parts are no longer available.

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n Staff is in the process of contacting Spectrum about eliminating the cable boxes connected to the cardio equipment. n The approved cardio equipment has been ordered. Once installed, Fitnessmith will hold training sessions for residents on use of the spin bike(s). n Extra recycling bins for pools were delivered. A price for steel double trash cans is being obtained for the park spaces to be reviewed by the Board at a future meeting.

Staff also met with a representative from the city to discuss recycling efforts.

UPDATES n The six pool lights inside High Park pool were replaced with LED fixtures and bulbs. Three of the lights were out, and because of the cost savings in energy, bulbs, etc., the decision to replace them all with LEDs was made. The pump for the kiddie pool at Enders was replaced.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR OWNERS Because of the age of the community, the association is seeing more ARC applications for roof replacements. This type of project can be challenging depending on your specific location. When planning a project of this nature, there are couple of items to consider: n Where are the materials going to be held (staging area) while work is being completed? n Does the project require MOT (maintenance of traffic) for any roadway/alleyway/sidewalk closures?

These are some of the challenges of which the Association is aware.

There may be more to consider.

Please be sure to ask your contractor as good planning keeps the job moving.

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wight Jones has been part of Sentry Management Inc.’s Baldwin Park team for 16 years and maintenance supervisor for 14 of those.

Jones is responsible for planning, organizing and providing supervision and oversight of the daily maintenance operations in Baldwin Park. This includes the Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association Inc., Baldwin Park Joint Committee Inc. and Baldwin Commercial Owners Association.

“Working with Dwight has been a great experience,” Community Director Susan Comisky said. “Some of his many outstanding characteristics include being knowledgeable, reliable and professional. I think his strongest characteristic as a supervisor is how he molds and trains his team members.

He makes sure they know the foundation principals of Sentry Management Inc., but more importantly, follows through by practicing them.

“One of the goals in which Sentry Management Inc. has tasked their managers is to achieve a 90% employee-retention rate,” she said. “Although that seems high to many companies, Dwight has done an excellent job with the maintenance staff in reaching this goal. He cares about his team and sets the example of being an ideal professional, is always on time, always does a good job and treats Baldwin Park like he would his own home. The Baldwin Park community is very fortunate to have Dwight.”

Away from work, you will find Jones spending time with his wife, Sangeeta, and their dog, Hughley, or working on home-improvement projects and watching sports.

TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

BY MELISSA PARKER The following information is a glimpse of the business that the Townhome Service Area Committee addressed in the Sept. 19 meeting. A complete copy of the official minutes can be obtained on the Community Network, BaldwinParkNetwork.com. n The committee discussed that an area will be created on the Baldwin Park Network for frequently asked questions with answers provided for townhome service area owners to access. A rough draft PowerPoint document was given to the TSAC to review and revise as necessary prior to a final version being approved by the ROA board before publishing.

UPDATES n Turf and plant material in Townhome Service Areas have been fertilized. Any turf that was installed in August has been treated with a preventative fungicide. n BrightView has trimmed many Crepe Myrtles to provide building clearance in the City Homes No. 4 service area. n Pine straw mulching has started in the service areas. Any townhomes that have extensive decorations because of the Halloween holiday will be skipped and returned to once the items have been removed. n Per DRS Inc., here is the remaining townhome painting schedule: Issa 22 and Cambridge.

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TOWNHOUSE OWNERS Cooler weather comes in waves in Florida, and a lot of people want to open their windows to enjoy the fresh air. Opening the windows can bring issues if the doors, windows, screens and weather stripping have not been maintained properly. Doors, windows, screens and weather stripping are the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain. n With the hot Florida sun, window screens fade and dry rot in time. It’s a good idea to replace screens when they are worn, torn or dry-rotted to keep pests out. n Ensuring the weather stripping around your doors are free from holes and working properly will help to keep pests out, keep your power bills from increasing and keep water out. n If you want to make any exterior changes to doors, windows, hardware, etc., you will need to obtain approval from the Architectural Review Committee.

The applications are available on the Baldwin Park Network at BaldwinParkNetwork.com. If you are repairing or replacing a door, window, etc., with the same exact one, there is no need for ARC approval — only if you want to replace with something different (such as different hardware, a different mutton pattern, more efficient window glass or different door). n Additional helpful maintenance tips for your garage door and windows can be found on the Baldwin Park Network. After you log in, go to: Association Information > Residential Owners Association > Townhome Service Area Committee > Important Notices Regarding Townhomes > Maintenance Tips. n Please contact the builder of your townhome for any specific questions regarding the existing doors or windows, as the builders did not supply this information to the association.

BALDWIN PARK COMMERCIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.

BY ANTHONY MADDOX VILLAGE CENTER UPDATES n Galeria Restaurant, formerly known as Manny’s Chophouse, located at 4979 New Broad St., has opened for business. The restaurant was founded by a group of international service and hospitality entrepreneurs whose backgrounds include culinary arts and classical performing arts.

The art-inspired restaurant will feature works from local artists while offering delicious menu options ranging from salads and seafood to steaks.

For more information and reservations, visit galeria-restaurant.getbento.com. n Taste of Chengdu, scheduled to open early 2020, is currently renovating at 4856 New Broad St., formerly known as Chi Pan Asian. Taste of Chengdu Baldwin Park, the second of chef Xiong Tang’s first location at 2030 W. Colonial Drive, will offer a casually elegant Chinese restaurant serving fresh authentic Szechuan cuisine. n White Blossom Bridal, scheduled to open in December, will start renovations on the former Victoria Jewelers space located at 4844 New Broad St. White Blossom Bridal specializes in bridal gowns and will offer gowns from five different designers to help make each occasion a truly memorable experience. Please visit whiteblossombridal. com for details as they come available. n BrightView Landscaping has completed a number of repairs to irrigation heads in the parking lots and will continue to monitor the areas.

NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT UPDATES n DRS has completed minor repairs and painting on the three Dumpster enclosures within the NBD. New recycling signs have been ordered to replace the existing fading signs and will be installed when received. n BrightView Landscaping has completed a number of repairs to lateral lines and irrigation heads and will continue to monitor the areas.

GENERAL UPDATES n Landscape replacements are occurring monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District. n Parking-lot light replacements are occurring monthly in both the Village Center and the Neighborhood Business District. n Budgets for 2020 were scheduled to be adopted during the Oct. 22 Board of Directors meeting. n Architectural Review Committee meetings take place twice a month on Tuesdays 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. Feel free to submit your Architectural Review forms to AMaddox@ BaldwinParkPOA.com.

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WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN!

Fostering an appreciation for books, and a plea against distracted driving

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’m wearing my Traffic Committee Leader hat for this part of the column.

So, you are driving down the road, and you look to your left at the vehicle in the lane beside you. “Holy cow,” as we used to say! The driver is texting as he drives, not looking at the lane in front of him, except for an occasional glance. What could possibly go wrong?!?

Per the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, at 40 mph, you travel 58 feet per second.

That’s 290 feet in five seconds.

Let’s assume you are the driver texting. Take a minute to think about what could happen in front of you in 5 seconds as you drive at 40 mph. For example: A child chases a ball into the street in front of you, the driver in the opposing lane drifts into your lane, or maybe the driver directly in front of you suddenly stops. Because you are texting, your response time to any of these occurrences is, well, nothing.

The consequences of the accident that occurred could be quite bad. Are you prepared for those consequences? Don’t worry, though; it won’t happen to you, because you are careful as you text while driving.

I used to see a woman driving every morning in the oncoming lane as I drove to work in the dark. She was pretty obvious, because there was hardly any traffic on the road and she was using the driver visor light to see as she was putting on her makeup. In my mind, this was the equivalent of texting today.

She was kind of watching the road — but was more into putting on her face.

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You all probably have heard by now about Florida banning texting while driving. Texting while driving is now a primary offense. An officer can stop you if the officer sees you texting.

Fines and penalties apply. A lot of drivers aren’t complying.

Think about if you are one of them.

MY CHILDHOOD LIBRARY WONDERLAND

DENNY O’NEIL FORMER BALDWIN PARK RESIDENTIAL OWNERS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT

I don’t really know how to tell this story so that you can understand what a wonderful influence the public library in my Pennsylvania hometown had on me. It was like my home away from home and had a marvelous collection of books. I was mostly interested in history books. The library had a bunch of them.

Occasionally, I’d stumble on a great book of maps, a nature book or an art book and check it out. I found many wonderful books that opened up the world to me. Yes, I was a nerdy kid, but I thoroughly enjoyed the library and the books, and have never regretted my time spent there.

I had some great history teachers in school (and a few not so great, also). They inoculated me with a love of history. The best place to learn about history in those days was a library or a museum. My hometown didn’t have any museums, so that left the library.

The library had a lot of older books, such as World War I photographic histories. I had an interest in warplanes of that war, and the glorious uniforms of the armies prior to and at the beginning of the war fascinated me.

Think Downton Abbey! Those uniforms quickly gave way to uniforms that made the soldiers less of a recognizable target.

My mother instilled in us a love of books and reading. She took us with her to the library, which she went to a lot, because my mother was a voracious reader of fiction. From our first house, the library was only three blocks away, so it was a quick walk. My mother didn’t drive, so when we moved to our second home, my dad would drive her to the library.

She checked out the maximum number of books allowed and read them all within a week.

I checked out a lot of books also, but I have to confess that I didn’t read all of them. With some, I just enjoyed the photos and artwork.

I loved roaming the many shelves of books and the special exhibits of historic photos of my hometown. I did all the stuff kids used to do with friends, but in addition, I really enjoyed the library and the library books.

The library was built with grant money from Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), an extremely successful Scottish-American

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businessman and philanthropist. In 1848, he and his parents legally immigrated (there is a novel concept) to the United States from his hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland. He was 12. The Carnegies settled in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and his father and he got jobs at a Scottish-owned cotton mill where Andrew made $35 a week in today’s money. A resident of Allegheny, Colonel James Anderson made his 400-volume personal library available to working boys on every Saturday night. Carnegie took advantage of the books and developed his intellect and appreciation of culture. He had an inner drive to be very successful and he decided that if he ever got wealthy, he would help poor boys receive the same access-to-books opportunity.

Through his business and investment abilities, he acquired great wealth, making most of his fortune in the steel industry.

From 1901 to 1919, Carnegie gave away 90% of his wealth ($65 billion in today’s money) through philanthropy. He used grants to finance the building of 3,000 libraries scattered around most of the English-speaking world. He financed 59 of them in Pennsylvania (and 10 in Florida). The deal was that his grants were for the building and the books. The city, town, county, etc., had to sustain the facility and provide staffing with their funds. Most importantly to me, one of the 59 was built in my hometown. I used it from childhood through my sophomore year of college. It still functions as a library today. It was and is a blessing.

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for individuals and families with autism or other disabilities. It provides functional, behavioral, social, recreational and vocational programs.

That mission is carried out daily through OCA’s core values — teamwork, respect, innovation and passion. And passion is a large part of the backbone that has carried OCA through the last decade.

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say there was more that families needed within the community and trying to fill that gap or services for our families,” Executive Director Silvia Haas says. “At the time, it was really providing a camp opportunity, Special Olympics training and social skills opportunities. We discovered that many of our families didn’t have the opportunity to go out on dates, so we created the social skills series to allow families to go on a date and have their kids engage in age-appropriate activities. We took them to movies, to the Bob Carr Theater to see plays, we did all kinds of different events for our families and it was very, very successful.”

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Continued from page 16 what the organization is now. Today, OCA has served more than 425 families.

Typically, OCA hosts a Bowla-Thon event as a fundraiser to keep programs offered to families as affordable as possible. However, staff and volunteers wanted to do something different this year to celebrate 10 years in the community. “(The) Bowl-a-Thon … was a big success, but we thought we’d do something different, because we’re celebrating our 10th year providing services and programs for families with children with special needs,” Haas says. “We thought of a 10K/5K/Fun Run.” The idea has been in the works for nearly a year, and it’s been a busy six months of getting everything organized and securing the location. The OCA 10K/5K race will take place Nov. 3 at Blue Jacket Park.

“The course is an accurate course; we will be awarding the top overall female and male finishers,

and we also will award the overall male and female winners in the individual age groups,” Haas says.

“We’re doing a fun run for the kids, we’ll have a bounce house and face painting. Winter Park Whole Foods is supplying all the snacks, (and) Jeremiah’s and Planet Smoothie will be there giving out samples, as well. We’re trying to generate a fun celebration. One of our participants is going to be the DJ.” The goal is to make it a truly fun and family-friendly run in which everyone can participate, Haas says. One of OCA’s foci is to provide opportunities for the children it serves to get out in the community and have “typical experiences.”

“Our letters represent Opportunity, Community and Ability,” Haas says. “It was about being in the community and having those typical experiences. Having families participate in a 5K or 10K run, that’s a typical experience. Being able to provide that is a great celebration of who were are and what we do in our program. We’re encouraging people that they can

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run, skip, hop, jump — however it is they feel that they can get there or complete the event. That’s what it’s all about.”

OCA is focused on providing the opportunities for the children it serves and champions on the success of each one. It’s part of why, for the Special Olympics, the organization’s mascot is the eagle. As Haas says, there’s nothing more majestic than seeing an eagle soar.

“The eagles are our mascot, because we say that eagles flap, eagles fly, eagles soar,” Haas says. “For us, that’s the pinnacle — we’re there watching our eagles soar. Here, 10 years later, (more than) 425 families have come through our doors

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There’s just so many different opportunities for families to be engaged, and that’s what it’s about.

It’s about making sure that we can continue to provide programs for families at an affordable cost. For us, this run is a reflection of not just our families but bringing an awareness to the community of who we are and what we do day in and day out.”

Haas is most looking forward to being out in the community with all of the families that are integral parts of OCA. She also hopes that this run will help spread awareness for special needs. The goal is to get 200 runners participating.

As of press time in October, there were 110.

“That’s what I’m really looking forward to, because one of the things that we love doing is educating,” Haas says. “To be able to be holding it in Baldwin Park, it’s a central location, the course is accurate, everybody gets a medal.

We’re just super excited about all of that.”

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Gratitude is more than a journal entry, it’s an action!

November is the month of thanks, so this month, instead of promoting the myriad benefits of writing a daily gratitude list for yourself, I’m sharing some tactical tips on how you can share your feelings of gratitude out into the world. Here are five ways to express gratitude with originality and sincerity.

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Lifestyle Director Becca Schmidt has lived in Baldwin Park since 2005 and has the pulse on neighborhood social gatherings. Check out the Groups and Gatherings section of baldwinpark.net for a list of Baldwin Parkbased groups. Contact Becca at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa. com if you’d like to start a new group or have questions about how you can meet your neighbors.

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Say thank you with a compliment. This is my favorite,

because it allows you to lift up the giver. If one of your Thanksgiving guests brings a homemade dish to the feast, take the time to compliment something specific about the food, such as, “This sweet potato pie smells amazing! This will definitely be the first thing I put on my plate.” Or, “What a beautiful pie, I’ve always admired how everything you make is not only delicious but gorgeous, as well!”

If someone brings you a bottle of wine, try, “You have such wonderful taste in wine. I’m sure it will be the perfect pairing for our turkey!”

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Thank you with touch. Hugs are still in style — as long as they are consensual! I have the most fabulous group of supper club friends here in Baldwin Park.

We’ve known each other since our 16-year-olds were in first grade, and hugs are always on the table.

We’re good about remembering one another’s birthdays and getting together at holidays. Gratitude for just being together comes in the form of hugs. (And then, as all girlfriends do, we transition into chitter chatter about new haircuts, cute shoes, etc.!) I absolutely treasure hugs among friends and can just feel the oxytocin flowing!

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Thank you with a gesture. A thank you

for jumping a dead car battery, collecting a few days of mail, feeding the cat or turning off your sprinklers in the rain should at least begin with an offer of reciprocating a similar gesture. Most people are happy to help a neighbor without any form of giveback, but it’s always thoughtful to send a surprise. A mason jar of herbs from your garden, a new plant or a dozen homemade cookies would be a nice way to say thanks. Unless what you’re delivering will be eaten by ants or wilted in the sun, this token of thanks can be left at the front door with a short note.

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Thank you with a gift. A

thank-you gift is not designed to thank someone for a previous gift but rather as appreciation for hosting or volunteering (otherwise, you’ll end up in a cycle of “whose turn is it to bring the present?”). Hostess gifts fall into this category. If you’re invited to someone’s home, a bouquet of seasonal flowers from Publix is perfect.

Take it up a notch and arrange the flowers in a vase they can keep.

Other hostess gifts include a bottle of wine, a seasonal dish towel, a soy candle, a box of candy or fancy crackers. If you bring food or wine, remember your gift is for the host to enjoy later — and not at the event. They may or may not choose to open it for the party.

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Thank you with a card. There

is nothing so heartfelt as a hand-written note. The receiver will know you’ve put both time and

effort into your note. I like original note cards like the ones at the R. Nichols stationery store (Corrine Drive). They are humorous and evocative, and beautifully printed on high-quality paper. Find a good pen and plan out a few sentences to write. Hint: Consider writing your message on a scratch paper first, so you know how many words will fit in the card space and you won’t end up squeezing in the last sentence of your sentiment in miniature script! Secretly, I love when the writer uses cursive.

It takes me back to the art of letter-writing of Emily Dickinson or John Steinbeck. Consider keeping a few blank thank-you notes in the console of your car, so you’ll always have one handy.

In this digital age, it might be easy to default to a thank-you text. Stop here! Unless you’re 17 and physically unable to dislodge a device from your hand, pick up a pen, go buy some flowers, call your friend or give someone a big hug and let them know how much they are appreciated! Happy holidays! Write to me with your best thank-you story and enter to win a selection of chocolates from Farris & Foster’s Chocolate Factory!

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Groups & gatherings

Connect with like-minded neighbors. Choose from dozens of activities every month.

For a complete list of groups, visit baldwinparknetwork.com.

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

Contact Piper at bpkidsclub1@ gmail.com.

COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Learn the artful craft of cooking ethnic foods and much more!

Every class features edible, hands-on demonstrations.

Meetings are limited to 12 people because of kitchen sizes. Contact Dianne at dianne. brownmorin@gmail.com.

Play an electric or acoustic instrument? Get together once a month with other Baldwin Park musicians and play until your heart’s content. All ages, life stages and music backgrounds are encouraged to jump in and jam. For the date, time and location of the November jam, contact Fred at backesf@bellsouth.net.

ETHNIC FOOD ENTHUSIASTS Craving global cuisine? Explore an exceptional epicurean eatery every month. Experience a chef talk or food flights and bites at unique local restaurants.

Singles and residents new to the area are encouraged to jump in with this friendly group to enjoy incredible food and conversation. Contact Shannon at sfaith14@gmail.com.

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CRUISE AND TRAVEL Hear guest speakers, share travel tips and plan group travel in this popular Baldwin Park group. Contact Kathleen at kmpeters2009@gmail.com.

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courts at 8:15 a.m. Saturdays for five-on-five play. Contact Rick at rickschreiber2@gmail.com.

Digest dinner while you walk with friends on Wednesday nights, beginning at 6 p.m. from Blue Jacket Park. This new group is open to anyone who enjoys walking for fitness.

Contact Carrie at carrie. mohanna@gmail.com.

PICKLEBALL GAMES Grab your paddle and whiffle ball for a friendly game of pickleball. Beginners are welcome!

Find out about the next game.

Contact Craig at cgile@cfl. rr.com.

MIGHTY MOMS STROLLER WALKS The mission of this group is to get Baldwin Park moms together doing something good for themselves while building friendships.

The group meets at 9 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays for walks around the neighborhood.

Children must be willing to sit in a stroller or be worn for the duration of the walk. Contact Dana at dana@drobinfitness.com.

MAHJONG Ready, set, play Mahjong.

Mahjong is a tile-based game played by four people at a time.

New players at all levels are welcome. Contact Christopher at cfc106@gmail.com.

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. Contact Dianne at niftyfiftiesplus@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER PROJECT Unlike the name, this group meets all 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.

PICKUP BASKETBALL Basketball enthusiasts meet at Blue Jacket Park basketball

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? A novice tennis group has just formed and is seeking new players of all ages and life stages. Amateurs are invited to come out to the tennis courts at Glenridge Middle School on occasional Saturday mornings to practice hitting, serving and volleying for exercise. Tennis balls will be provided. Contact Becca at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com.

YARN CIRCLE FOR A CAUSE Share knitting and crocheting ideas and work on projects for charitable causes. Yarn Circle meets once a month at a member’s home. For details about time and location, contact Dawn at finddawn@gmail.com.

THE WRITERS’ BLOCK WRITING GROUP A group gathering for bloggers, writers, authors and poets. This group will discuss many topics to help writers. Contact Rich at powersofselfentertainment@ gmail.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. Contact Becca Schmidt at lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com for directions on how to get started.

BOOK CLUBS

of the month. For November’s book selection and location for this month’s gathering, contact Kathy at klhgibbons@ gmail.com.

All book clubs listed below welcome new members!

Find the day of the week and type of book that best suits you. Book clubs meet once a month at a member’s home.

n BOOKS & COOKS If you salivated while reading “Fried Green Tomatoes” or drooled during “The Coincidence of Coconut Cake,” then Books & Cooks is the group for you. Readers will gather to discuss a book where food is a prominent theme and enjoy fare featured in the book.

Group is starting for January launch! Contact lifestyledirector@baldwinparkpoa.com.

n BOOK BUDS This fiction book club welcomes new members. This group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month at various members’ homes. To find out the November book selection and location for this month’s gathering, contact Audean at audean63@gmail.com.

n PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB This club meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss a variety of books. New participants are always welcome. Ask about the next book selection and the location of the November meeting by contacting Genie at bsrocky@hotmail.com.

n HOOKED ON BOOKS This club just launched last month and is welcoming new members who love fiction.

They meet on Mondays at various members’ homes. For November’s book selection and location for their gathering, contact Melissa at melissajay522@gmail.com. n REAL DEAL NON -FICTION BOOK CLUB This new book group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary non-fiction.

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Community calendar NOV. 1 FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVAL 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, along New Broad Street in the Village Center. First Friday Festival, presented by Consult Boom, will feature more than 70 local artisans of all genres, as well as many Central Florida-based small businesses and nonprofit organizations with products and offerings ranging from health and fitness to beauty and fashion, as well as community-service opportunities. This free sidewalk festival is held the first Friday of every month and is both family- and pet-friendly. Sponsored by Westminster Communities of Central Florida. For more information, visit baldwinparkevents. com.

ALL LEVELS YOGA 8:30 a.m. Fridays, in the upstairs gathering room at Grace Hopper Hall. Focus on strength, balance, stability and endurance. This 50-minute class is for yoga enthusiasts of all fitness levels. Instructor Becca Schmidt has more than 15 years of teaching experience teaching group classes, workshops and private sessions. Classes are $7. Go to bluemoon.yoga or text (407) 276-3478 to reserve a spot in class.

NOV. 3 OCA’S CERTIFIED 10K/5K FUN RUN Both courses are USTAF certified and prizes will be given to the top male and female finishers overall and in each age group. Families are welcome as there also will be a kids fun run, bounce house and other activities. OCA provides services to

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NOV. 23 THE CRAZY WINE DASH ORLANDO 5K RUN 12:30 p.m. at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin. The Crazy Wine Dash doesn’t call for you to be a professional runner because we are walker friendly, but it does call for you to be ready to get winetastic! This eventful night will be filled with great things such as a live DJ playing nothing but nonstop dance music, a wild and fearless mechanical bull, photo booth, the best food trucks from your area, local vendors, giveaways, and, of course, wine.

children and adults with autism and other developmental disorders. Some of those services are behavior analysis therapy, respite, vocational training, after-school programs, Special Olympics training, social skills events and school-break camps.

Proceeds go directly to assist in funding these amazing programs. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/2BrryY4.

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NOV. 4 PILATES FUSION 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Enders Park Gathering Room. Pilates Method Alliance-certified Baldwin Park resident Adriana Duarte Pontual is offering something new for Baldwin Park residents — a fusion of Pilates, yoga and ballet to work the body, mind and spirit and help build strength, increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination.

Beginners are welcome! Bring a mat. If you are interested in signing up for stretching classes, contact Adriana directly at adriana.tmrj@gmail.com.

BASIC SAILING SKILLS CLASS 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at REI Winter Park, beginning Nov. 4,

for three weeks. This also includes “on the water” sessions beginning Saturday, Nov. 9.

Learn basic sailing skills from the instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program. Cost is $135. For registration and more, call (407) 645-1892 or email classes@ thesailingclub.us.

NOV. 8 VIVA LAS VEGAS 7 to 11 p.m. at the Orlando Museum of Art. This adult-only fundraising event is presented by the Glenridge Middle PTSA. There will be casino tables, a silent auction, DJ and more, all to raise money to support the teachers and students at Glenridge. For tickets and more information, visit bit.ly/2pRTQZo.

NOV. 10 AVERAGE JOE RUN ‘THE WORLD’S EASIEST 5K’ 7:30 a.m. at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin. Our mission is to encourage and promote a healthier lifestyle for the average Joe and Jane who has the

determination to go out and try their best. We give out awards to the people with the most average run time rather than to the first finished. The difference between the time of the firstplace runner and the last-place runner determines the ‘average’ Joe or Jane time. The participant closest to that time is our winner of the Average Joe Run. NOV. 12 AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the American Lung Association’s Baldwin Park office, 851 Outer Road, Orlando. Those who are affected by lung cancer can come together; support topics range from educational to inspiriting. Dinner is available.

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NOV. 13 THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Tutto Cafe, 4833 New Broad St. 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.

For more information, email RotaryClubOfTheParks@gmail. com or visit our Facebook page for the latest events at facebook.com/RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando.

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NOV. 16 ORLANDO FOX TROT 5K RUN/WALK 7 a.m. at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin. By joining us at the Orlando Fox Trot 5K Run/Walk for Parkinson’s research, every step you take moves us one step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s.

Runners and walkers of all experience levels, abilities and speeds are welcome! To register and for more information, visit foxtrot.michaeljfox.org/orlando.

NOV. 14 ORLANDO BALLOON GLOW 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 17, at Blue Jacket Park. Hot air balloons will glow at dusk, with a variety

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Baldwin Park resident Rosa Mu teaches donation-based yoga classes weekly on Lake Baldwin to bring the community together and support The Lifeboat Project.

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hen Baldwin Park resident Rosa Mu began practicing yoga 15 years ago, she did it for the mental and physical benefits she reaped from it.

Mu still enjoys yoga for what it gives to her, but now, she also uses yoga to give back to others.

Born in Germany, Mu’s love of yoga began when she was 11 years old; her mom took her to a yoga class instructed by an older Indian man.

She remembers being intrigued by both his calmness and the flow of yoga.

Mu has moved around quite a

ed with just doing it for my friends, so we’d go down here on one of the gazebos and do a class. At some point people started join in, so it became a community thing.”

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Rosa Mu, a three-year Baldwin Park resident, became a certified yoga instructor last year and loves sharing her knowledge with others.

bit since then, but whenever she moves, it’s always one of her top priorities to find a new yoga studio right away. It helps her to build a new home wherever she goes.

Since then, she has earned her certification to become a yoga instructor so she can share her knowledge and the gift of yoga with others.

“Last year, I decided to finally also become a teacher because of what I had experienced and what yoga gave to me,” Mu says. “I didn’t do it in the beginning to teach — I did it for myself — but I began to enjoy the teaching part of it. I start-

Becoming a certified yoga instructor is no easy feat, either. Mu completed her certification with 200 hours of education at Full Circle Yoga in Winter Park. This education requires the instructor to learn about both the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga.

Today, Mu and her friends — as well as many community members — typically meet at 7 p.m. Mondays at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin for a time of practicing flow yoga on the lake’s gazebo. Her classes welcome all levels and center on finding the balance between challenging yourself and being safe while practicing.

She calls it Flow Yoga Baldwin.

“The yoga I do is flow yoga,” she says. “It’s an easy yoga flow based on Hatha yoga practice. … It’s open for beginners, so everyone can join, and that’s important for me. You don’t need to be flexible; you just need to start going, and we can get there at some point. I give different options for people, both to someone new and someone advanced, what they can do out of a pose. What’s, for me, really important is that they’re safe.

“I give them adjustments and tell them what to do in a pose to make sure no one hurts themselves,” she says. “It’s not a competition. It’s you and your body and your mindset need to come together and do this.

It’s not about, ‘What does the person next to you do?’ It’s about what you want to get out of it.”

WHAT IS FLOW YOGA? Flow yoga can also be known as Vinyasa, and it is called “flow” because of the smooth way the poses run together. The goal is for the participant to experience a sense of fluid physical motion. Through flow yoga, participants can increase their endurance and stamina. Over time, the muscles will get stronger and stretch, increasing flexibility.

FLOW YOGA BALDWIN Currently, Mu and class participants meet at 7 p.m. Mondays at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin. Classes typically take place on the lakefront gazebo. Times can change depending on location availability and weather permitting.

For more about Flow Yoga Baldwin and to confirm dates and times, email flowyogabaldwin@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/ flowyogabaldwin. Suggested $10 donation.

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What’s more, Mu’s yoga classes are donation-based. Aside from giving back to the community in the form of teaching others yoga, she knew she wanted to do more to have an impact outside of the community.

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ABOUT THE LIFEBOAT PROJECT The Lifeboat Project is dedicated to providing lifelong support for survivors of human trafficking and is one of Central Florida’s leading providers of long-term residential services for the survivors.

The organization utilizes a housing-first approach to care and offers supportive services to maximize housing stability and prevent future homelessness.

Each survivor is paired with a case manager/victim advocate who works with them to create a care plan, and The Lifeboat Project then works with its staff and a network of local partners to provide various services.

For more information on The Lifeboat Project, visit thelifeboatproject.org.

Continued from page 29 man trafficking. The Lifeboat Project’s services include counseling, health care, life skills, educational support, vocational and career training, housing assistance and job placement/internship programs for victims of human trafficking.

“I chose them because I met them at another event,” Mu says.

“I’m also part of the sailing club, so once a year, we do an event for (The Lifeboat Project) to collect money. I met them and heard the story they told and even one of the survivors telling her story. It just got me really deep, and I wanted to do more for them. For me, it’s the personal connection. It’s that I met them, that I know what they’re doing, that I feel it’s good what they’re doing and it’s supporting someone else’s life — that’s why I chose them.”

Building personal connections and knowing she has a direct impact on someone else’s life is the driving factor behind Mu continuing to share her knowledge and educate others. For example, many people are under the misconception that yoga is all about stretching and flexibility, she says.

“For me, to be honest, yoga is not just stretching,” she says. “It’s also a lot of strengthening. You never use just one muscle. It’s your whole body. Your core is more than just your abdominal muscles. It’s a lot

of stability that you give your body besides the flexibility. That’s why I love providing this to other people.”

Mu also has a day job and said this one hour per week of teaching yoga classes both fulfills her and gives her an outlet for the stress and challenges that day-to-day life can bring with it. She sees those she teaches come to class and let go of the weights they’re carrying, too, and it makes everything that much more worth it. Being out on the gazebo, feeling the fresh breeze and seeing the sunset adds another dimension to practicing yoga and makes for an almost ethereal experience.

“It’s a win-win,” she says. “I love teaching. I really love giving and telling others what I know and I love to see that they like it. On top of that, we can give together to someone else and support their life.

I think it’s really important for us as a community to try to integrate and give whatever you can toward others. Everyone should feel invited, and everyone can join.”

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Galeria General Manager Adam Searcy, far left, and his staff are excited to combine the arts and food at the steakhouse in Baldwin Park’s Village Center.

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f indulging in a juicy steak, perusing some fine artwork and gazing out over Lake Baldwin piques your interest, the newest restaurant in town has you covered.

The Galeria restaurant, which has replaced Manny’s Chophouse at 4979 New Broad St., is a new upscale, art-themed steakhouse that combines both tasteful artwork to satisfy the eyes and tasty food to satisfy the palate.

Galeria was founded by a group of international service and hospitality entrepreneurs with backgrounds in both the classical performing arts and culinary arts. Knowing the culture of Baldwin Park, the owners said they set out to create a place that infused both.

“We have an art gallery walled throughout the restaurant, and we feature local artists,” General Manager Adam Searcy says. “They have art for sale, and it acts as décor. We offer fresh steak, seafood, drinks and an eclectic cocktail menu.”

After Manny’s shut down earlier this year, the owners decided to revamp and reimagine the restaurant to combine art and fine food.

Although the art adorning the walls is up for sale, Galeria also will have artists painting live.

Galeria boasts outdoor dining along Lake Baldwin, another treat for the eye, and it’s part of what makes it unique, Searcy says.

“We have the great lakeview dining — I don’t think there’s a spot on the street that can match what we have as far as the view goes,” he says. “It is the same investment group that owned the Manny’s franchise at this location. They have an art and ballet background, so it’s kind of something they were wanting to do for a while, so we renovated.”

The Galeria restaurant, an art-themed steakhouse, is now open along New Broad Street in place of Manny’s Chophouse.

GALERIA BALDWIN PARK 4979 New Broad St., Orlando PHONE: (407) 543-3279 HOURS: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. lunch, 5 to 10 p.m. dinner Tuesdays through Sundays. Bar is open all day.

WEBSITE: galeriarestaurant.com DETAILS: This upscale, artthemed steakhouse is now open and already has multiple specials and events planned. To make a reservation or for more information, call Galeria or visit its website.

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Galeria has replaced Manny’s Chophouse in the Village Center.

Guests at Galeria can enjoy a variety of premium steaks, chops, seafood and salads, all of which are prepared with fresh ingredients.

The art isn’t limited to the walls, the name and the décor, however.

Even the food is artistically named and presented as such. The salads — made to order with the option to add chicken, grilled shrimp or steak — are named for famous artists, including Peter Thorpe, Claude Monet, Peter Paul Rubens and Mabel Alvarez.

The lunch menu consists of smaller plates, offering assorted meats and cheeses, shrimp bites, thick-cut compart duroc bacon and spinalis sliders. For both lunch and

dinner, Galeria has both vegan and gluten-free options, as well.

Small plates still are available for dinner, but it’s also the time of day that features main courses such as a center-cut ribeye, dry-aged compart duroc New York strip steak, filet mignon, tomahawk steak, roasted airline chicken, dry aged compart duroc pork chops, a seasonal fish plate, eggplant steak and a pasta dish.

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FEATURED ARTISTS n Michael Leoncio, photographer n Patricia Isabella Byron, artist/writer n Reid Rosenbarger, acrylic painter n Segundo Huertas Aguiar, painter n Aaron Faircloth, photographer n Tim Fisher, artist/creative industry

Continued from page 33 of fine wines. Additionally, Wine Down Wednesday takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday on the lakeside patio. For $20 at the door, guests can enjoy bottomless red and white wines and appetizers.

Although Galeria has only been open for a month, it’s already rolling out some new additions. Saturday and Sunday brunch is scheduled to begin the first weekend of November, featuring a variety of brunch dishes and $15 bottomless beverages.

“We’ll be starting brunch the first weekend of November, as well, and brunch hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday,” Searcy says.

“We’ll have a nice, 10-item brunch menu with an additional add-on to the bloody mary and mimosa bar, which will be unlimited. You can (also) build your own bloody mary.”

Already, Searcy said, there are many local residents who frequent Galeria for both the food and the bar scene, and the staff knows each by name. Searcy added he’s excited to draw dining and art enthusiasts alike both from inside the community and out.

“It’s been great — a lot of people come two or three times a day, and we know their names and what they drink, just having conversations,” Searcy says of the community response. “We’re mostly hitting the community (right now). I think (Galeria) is just different. It’s something that Baldwin Park (didn’t) have to offer. I think we’ve been able to fill that gap. It’s something to enhance the community, not necessarily to be a competition, but I think it will be something to draw more people into the town and elevate the nighttime dining and bar atmosphere a bit.”

SPECIALS AND OFFERS n Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m. daily. Halfprice draft beer, wine by the glass and well liquor drinks n Wine Down Wednesdays: 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. A $20 wristband gets attendees bottomless red and white wines, as well as hand-passed appetizers. n Galeria’s Phantom of the Opera Night: This event is a parents’ night out with both 5:30 and 8 p.m. seatings Saturday, Nov. 2. Tickets are $42 a person and include a price-fixed menu with appetizer, soup or salad, entrée and dessert. Ticket sales and a raffle proceeds will benefit Baldwin Park schools.

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WHAT’S SELLING 5062 FENWOOD LANE, ORLANDO SALE PRICE: $505,000 SQUARE FEET: 2,024 BEDROOMS: Three BATHS: 2.5

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When the real-estate market For more, visit christina sellsorlando.com. crashed in 2007, lenders tightened their requirements as they pertained to condos. Entire neighborhoods had to apply for and qualify to be approved for FHA financing. Many factors went into this process, and sometimes, communities didn’t bother to renew their eligibility even when they could. Buyers hoping to utilize

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such financing saw their options diminished and often times found a dwindling supply of FHA and VA eligible condo complexes. But, recent updates to the FHA condo financing guidelines could allow up to 60,000 condos nationwide to become eligible, as reported in the Washington Post in late August.

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Well, according to Mike Smalley, regional vice president with Waterstone Mortgage Corporation, lenders now can treat condo appraisals much like their single-family home contemporaries — that is to say on a case-by-case basis. Before, an entire commu-

nity may have had to qualify, but now, a lender can now send over a condo questionnaire and look at the health of the association overall and make a valuation based on their findings.

So what does the condo questionnaire look to determine?

Lenders are searching for a few things. One major factor taken into consideration is how much of the complex is owned by one person. If an investor owns a large percentage of units in a development, it may not qualify. Lenders also are hoping to find that at least 35% of the condos are owner-occupied. If there is a large percentage of FHA-backed loans already in

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As the health of the real-estate market remains strong, price appreciation has continued, making affordability a growing concern for many. These changes to FHA guidelines, which went into effect Oct. 19, mean more options for all.

More than once, I have had a conversation with a frustrated buyer hoping to buy in a community but not being able to because of the percentage of investors or the fact the complex didn’t renew its certification. Although many condo purchasers utilize traditional financing or buy outright with cash, FHA financing can be a great option for some.

Now, when a neighborhood is certified FHA-approved, the certification will last three years instead of two. The process for neighborhoods to become eligible also has been made more reasonable, also per the Washington Post.

With the required percentage of owner occupants being dropped from 50% to 35%, more complexes will become viable options for everyone from first-time homeowners to retirees.

Interest rates have remained low this year, assisting in making payments more affordable. Now, with the more buyer-friendly FHA guidelines, purchasers can consider more options despite a still-low amount of available inventory. Although condos do have monthly fees to maintain the building and amenities, often, some utilities such as internet and water are included, making things easy on the owners who can make one payment instead of three or four. Prices on condos can be more buyer-friendly versus single-family homes, and most importantly, FHA guidelines are more forgiving compared to conventional.

Buyers with a few blemishes on their credit can look to FHA if conventional standards turn out to be too strict. All of these things are fantastic for buyers but also condo owners looking to sell. A wider pool of would-be buyers will increase demand and potentially lower the amount of time a condo sits on the market awaiting its new owner. So, common-sense broadening of the FHA guidelines such as this appears to be a win/win for everyone involved.

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BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY’S

SHINDIG GOES WILD Jason and Renee Albu and Clinton and Jen Muntean perused the silent auction.

Above: Nick McKee, Elvis and Nicole Santiago, and Rachael and Ben Shaw enjoyed chatting over drinks.

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Above: Amelia Castillo carefully placed a ball into a bucket as she played a game.

Right: Children joined their parents on the winners’ podium following a game of musical chairs.

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Above: Alex Rios ducked low while playing limbo.

Right: Delaney Clark sent a giant inflatable ball rolling.

Lucia Morrison concentrated hard on the game at hand.

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lthough it was originally postponed because of Hurricane Dorian, the Baldwin Park Festival & Field Day took place in both rain and shine Saturday, Sept. 28, at Corrine Commons. Multiple vendors were set up for families to peruse, and children could partake in games such as Tic Tac Toe and pick-up sticks. Children also had the chance to get their faces painted and play both musical chairs and limbo. Other games included tug of war, a pillow-case race, a hula-hoop contest and a threelegged race.

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HALLOWEEN 5K & KIDS RUN Olivia Anderson was the cutest Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz.”

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FEATURED PROPERTIES Two story David Weekley home overlooks one of Baldwin Park’s private mews parks.

The 4 bed/3.5 bath home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout the downstairs and a light and bright kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and a large center island . All bedrooms are upstairs plus a bonus room/loft area and the upstairs laundry room. Master bedroom suite includes a gorgeous spacious bath and large walkin closet. Nice fenced in backyard area with pavers. Within walking distance to one of the neighborhood’s pools and playgrounds.

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Upgraded features that include plantation shutters, crown molding and taller baseboards really set this home apart from the others.

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Just a short walk to Baldwin Park’s restaurants, shopping, pool/ fitness center, and schools. Less than two blocks from Baldwin Park Elementary and across the street from Bright Horizons Foundation for Children.

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WHAT’S SELLING This exceptional Baldwin Park beauty was custom built by RexTibbs and sits on an oversized corner lot, overlooking a beautiful park setting that is one of the best in the neighborhood. With 7 bedrooms and 7.5 baths, this home boosts almost 6200 SF of living space w/a spacious floor plan featuring refinished wood floors, beautiful ceilings, trim and moldings. Gorgeous chef’s kitchen with Wolf appliances and custom cabinetry w/a large island and wine refrigerator. Enormous downstairs master suite overlooks the custom built resort like saltwater pool and spa. Also downstairs is another bedroom, currently being used as an office, that would make a great nursery/guest bedroom with its beautiful built-ins and a full bath nearby. Upstairs are 3 full bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet and private bath. Large playroom area is perfect for the family’s needs and the fully equipped theater room that seats six. 1 bed/1 bath apartment over the 2 car garage. Plenty of covered areas and an outdoor summer kitchen for all your entertaining needs. Separate pool house with full bath is perfect for your home gym.

Sold for $1,485,000 Highly sought after park front location, this 4/3 townhome is a rare find! Spacious family room with park views, surround sound and plenty of storage. Upgraded kitchen w/cherry cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances open to large dining room.

Master suite and two additional bedrooms are upstairs.

Full bed/bath downstairs is ideal for a guest room, playroom or home office. Beautiful wood floors and custom plantation shutters throughout the home.

Oversized brick paved patio with gorgeous new pergola.

Just steps away from the community pool and fitness area at Grace Hopper Hall. Walking distance to schools and Baldwin Park’s downtown area with shops and restaurants, as well as, easy access to downtown Orlando and Winter Park.

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