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Windermere and Washington and enrolling in wine certification courses.
For a little more than a year, Southwest Orlando residents have been pouring into an understated wine shop in Windermere’s historic downtown district. Some come looking for an in-depth chat about Bordeauxs, while others pop in to pick up the perfect bottle to pair with dinner. Whatever the motivation, Tim’s Wine Market Windermere owners Craig and Kathy Lopus welcome them all with open arms. Tim’s Wine Market Windermere is the second location for the four-unit chain, which is the largest independently owned wine retailer in Central Florida.
Tim’s Wine Market has become so popular in Windermere that many host birthday parties and book club meetings at the store on a regular basis.
Becoming franchise owners of a wine retail market perfectly pairs with the Lopus’ passion for vino. Craig and Kathy first developed a thirst for wine drinking while living in France and England. When they returned to The States seven years later, the couple continued their wine exploration and education by taking multiple trips to wineries in California, Oregon
The inventory at Tim’s Wine Market includes limited-time special features that are purchased in large quantities and vintages from boutique wineries that produce small volumes of quality product. Tim’s Wine Market also secures hard-to-get wines and offers cellar consultation to help serious wine collectors stock their cellars.
A Gift For Teaching www.agiftforteaching.org This August, A Gift For Teaching is shaking things up with a back-toschool campaign called PUSH. Collect school supplies, become a mover and recruit shakers to help raise money for education, or volunteer to see firsthand how a book or backpack can impact a student’s education. For more information, e-mail kendra@agiftforteaching.org.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Fl, Inc. www.rmhorlando.com Join Orlando Magic Community Ambassador Nick Anderson on the links this summer to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. Celebrity golf tournament hosted by Nick Anderson When: Sat., July 18 Where: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Time: Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost: $200 per player Luncheon to follow with silent auction Visit mca-ent.com to download registration form and email to omartin3200@yahoo.com. To learn more, contact Ozel Martin at (321) 436-2366.
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Craig and Kathy are committed to making Tim’s Wine Market a fun, casual place where anyone can purchase and learn about great wines from all over the world. An itinerary of events, including blind tastings, wine and food pairings and a wine of the month club, helps customers learn about the more than 600 labels their store carries.
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Isleworth’s 2009 Ladies Club Champion Niki Murvin and 2009 Men’s Club Champion Bob Roberts have played countless rounds on Isleworth’s golf course over the years. But no matter how many times they play, each remains partial to a certain hole on the 18-hole championship course that is consistently ranked the longest and toughest in Florida.
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Choosing one favorite hole on Isleworth’s legendary course would be impossible for Isleworth member Niki Murvin.
An Isleworth member of more than 22 years, Bob Roberts is well-acquainted with all 18 holes on Isleworth’s course. But Roberts, whose best score here is a 69, calls Hole 11 his favorite.
A five-handicapper, Murvin considers both the par 5 13th and 14th her favorite holes for very different reasons. She finds the 558-yard 13th, with its riskreward design, as gratifying as the 450-yard 14th for its spectacular view. “Hole 13 is a par 5 where you can pick up a birdie, so it makes you think about your second shot very carefully,” she said. “Hole 14 has a beautiful view, but still remains challenging in the way the green is designed. It is the essence of Isleworth.” While Murvin has eagled Hole 13, she doesn’t claim to have mastered it. “During the championship, I missed the risk shot on 13 and had to scramble for a par,” she said. “On 14, I made a birdie.” Murvin, who has been playing Isleworth’s course since the 1980s and claims a 66 as her best score here, uses just one simple trick in her approach to Hole 13.
Known for its thousands of annual flowers, the 194-yard par 3 11th is reminiscent of the famous 12th at Augusta National Golf Club. “Hole 11 has been the signature hole at Isleworth for years,” said Roberts, a scratch golfer. “It’s my favorite because it’s challenging and plays different every day according to which way the wind blows.” On the day Roberts claimed the 2009 Men’s Club Championship, the wind of victory began blowing in his direction after making 3 on Hole 11 during the finals. “This was an important hole during the tournament,” Roberts said. “Winning this evened the match, which brought a big change in momentum. Winning the club championship was the highlight of my golf career thus far.”
“I always aim for the pink and purple flower trees when they are blooming,” she said.
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