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Villages Rehab & Nursing Center

The brand new and state of the art Villages Rehab and Nursing Center is now open and accepting seniors in need of a helping hand recovering from a recent hospital stay to quickly and thoroughly return to their previous active lifestyle. We are proud to bring to the area pioneering concepts to make rehab a personalized and positive experience for the patient and their family.

Life in Balance (January 10)

Join guest speaker Amy Tejeda and Soul Sisters, a local women’s outreach group and mission, at Family Bible Church in Eustis from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. This event for the community will feature shopping vendors and a raffle for a $25 gift. Information: Sabrina at 352.267.3871

Aging in Place (January 15)

Age well in your own home by learning how to modify your home for safety and convenience. Topics also will include practical tools and gadgets to simplify your life and what to consider when hiring individuals to help with personal needs and health care. From 10a.m. to noon at the Lake County Extension Office, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares. Cost is $5. Information: Julie England at 352.343.4101, ext.2721

Annual Tree Give-Away (January 16)

The Lake Soil & Water Conservation District, in partnership with the Florida Forest Service, will give away 12-to-14 inch bare-root tree seedlings. Each person will be allowed one tree of each variety: dogwood, crape myrtle, American elm, nuttal oak, redbud, and pine. Starting at 11a.m. at the Lake County Extension Office in Tavares, this event is free to the public, although donations are accepted. Information: Patty Fletcher at 352.253.1646

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2014 Health & Fitness Expo (January

18)

Wallace Fitness is hosting a fun, free family event to promote health and fitness awareness from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at Donnelly Park in downtown Mount Dora. Activities include fitness demonstrations, weight loss education, live entertainment, prizes, contests, food trucks, and demonstrations by community health care providers. Information: www.wallacefitness.com/expo

Resolution Adventure Race (January 18)

Kick your new year into gear. The race takes place at a new venue: Lake Apopka Restoration Area in Astatula. Also, longtime adventure racer Manny Otero is designing the course for the third straight year. There will be a Sport 3 Hour race and an Elite 8 Hour race. Information: pangeaadventureracing.com

Benefit Concert for Boys & Girls Club of Lake and Sumter Counties (January 18)

Guest artist Katelyn Leigh will open this event, which also will feature the comedy of Philly Plowden (“America’s Got Talent”) and other guest comedians. There also will be music and dancing with retro band Go Get Gone. Vic’s Embers will provide table seating with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Doors open at 7p.m. at the Leesburg Opera House, 108 S. Fifth St. Cost is $20. Information: Kinne Pearce at 352.516.8719

The 2014 Taste of Wellness (January 24)

A ticket to this third annual event gives attendees the opportunity to win many fun door prizes and visit with health and wellness providers. Enjoy lots of great food, drinks, and entertainment. All proceeds benefit World Wellness Education, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. From 4 to 7p.m. at the Leesburg Community Center, 109 E. Dixie Ave. Information: Jean Sumner at 352.459.1655

Heart-to-Heart Cardiovascular Symposium (February 5–7)

The three-day educational symposium will include the latest information on critical care, as well as cardiovascular. Relax and socialize at the Heart-to-Heart After Dark party on Thursday, Feb. 6. Tickets are just $10, which includes great food, drink tickets, entertainment, and more. The cost for Central Florida Health Alliance (CFHA) employees is $75 for one day, $100 for two days, or $150 for three days. The cost for non-CFHA employees is $100 for one day, $150 for two days, or $200 for three days. All prices include breakfast, lunch, and conference materials. Information: Becky Craine at bcraine@chfalliance.org or 352.323.5400

Fox Run Fair (February 8)

This huge white elephant sale will feature new and used items, including original artwork and crafts, plants, jewelry, books, puzzles, and home-baked goods. Any unsold items will be donated to charity. The event will be from 8a.m. to 2p.m. at 440 Fox Run Blvd., Tavares. Information: Eileen Brey at 352.343.4152 or Barb Graff at 352.552.3328

Spring Bling Fashion Show & Brunch (February 8)

Get ready to shop at this event that benefits New Beginnings, a nonprofit that helps Lake County homeless children and their families. The festivities start at 10a.m. at Trilogy Orlando, 107 Falling Acorn Ave. Groveland. Tickets are $25. Information: 352.617.8788

Spice It Up For Hospice (February 8)

Warm up with a bowl of chili in downtown Bushnell Plaza Park from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Prizes for the best chili will be announced at 1:30p.m. Wristbands are $5 and all proceeds benefit Sumter County Hospice and Lane Purcell Hospice Care. Information: Susan Bennett at 352.742.6807

After researching several companies to remodel our outdated kitchen, we selected Wildwood Kitchen & Baths for several reasons. They have an excellent professional reputation. When you enter their showroom, the quality and craftsmanship is very evident. We sat down with a very warm and personal Denise Berlin, co-owner and interior designer, to discuss our dream kitchen. It was a overwhelming task, but was made very easy by her knowledge and expertise. Measurements were taken at our home by co-owner Greg Berlin, where discussions of physical obstacles were overcome, such as removing two walls, insuring the intergrity of the roof, plumbing, and electrical considerations.

The craftmen were all very professional, courteous, and on time when working in our home. Our suggestions and concerns were always addressed promptly. Our kitchen is now the showpiece of our house. We would recommend Wildwood Kitchen & Bath to anyone considering remodeling. Whether it is a minor update or complete overhaul, Wildwood Kitchen & Bath is the company for you! DAN & MICHELLE GENTRY, SUMMERFIELD, FL

ON THE CASE ... OF EXCELLENCE

The fourth annual Memory and Movement Case Manager/Social Worker Symposium was held at Mission Inn Resort and Club. This event allowed care coordinators, certified disability management specialists, discharge planners, social workers, nurses, and educators an opportunity to earn up to 12 continuing education units (CEUs). Attendees also enjoyed food and beverages, as well as a reggae concert by local orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Williams.

PHOTOGRAPHER: RON VANDEVANDER

1. Karen Deweese, Pamela Thomas, Ann Ford, Vanessa Garcia, Kristin Greenwell, and Maria Meneses

2. Anastassia Abramenko and Besnik Mecaj

3. Dr. Wade and Lynne Winker with Ted Williams

4. Ty, Heidi, and Mike Price

5. Suzann Turner and Darian Gomillion

6. Joseph Pressoir