August 2020 LAKE NONA | NARCOOSSEE | LEE VISTA | ST. CLOUD | CONWAY | HARMONY | KISSIMMEE
STARTING A NEW TRADITION
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND RESIDENTS CAME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT LAKE NONA’S LATEST COMMUNITY EVENT
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“I received so much positive feedback from neighbors in Laureate Park,” said Thierry.
“But my favorite was from a mom that said
that after watching the parade then sitting to enjoy the amazing fireworks, her 10-year-old son commented it ‘felt normal,’ like before
Covid, to sit there celebrating the 4th of July. Bringing smiles to the faces of everyone was our goal. Thank you, Tavistock, for making these events possible.”
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NEW TRADITION Local Organizations, Businesses, And Residents Came Together To Support Lake Nona’s Latest Community Event
The inaugural Great American Parade and fireworks spectacular brought Lake Nona residents and businesses together for a fun-filled, socially-distanced event that allowed the community to celebrate the holiday safely together. This year’s summer celebration was different than it had been in year’s past. But thanks to overwhelming community support, the Lake Nona events team was able to create a unique experience the entire family could enjoy. “When our team came together to discuss this year’s Fourth of July celebration, we knew it would look different, but not sure how,” said Justin Nickerson, Lake Nona events supervisor. “I pitched the idea of a hometown parade that would allow family and friends to safely gather on their front porch bringing the experience to them, allowing them to share in the fun with their community.” The next step was enlisting help from local businesses and residents who could assist with organizing and volunteering during the event. The Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce, Nona Soccer Academy, Suntek Lawn Care, and Nonahood News came on as event sponsors and joined in on the celebration as parade participants. “The Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to take part in the first Great American Parade here in Lake Nona,” said Don Long, President/CEO of the Lake Nona Regional Chamber of Commerce. “More than 15 of our members participated in several ways from decorating our chamber float, volunteering for check-in or route control, or walking with the chamber unit. They all expressed gratitude for being involved and stated it was a fun event that they look forward to next year.”
The exuberant drive-by parade wound through the streets of Laureate Park led by patriotic floats and displays, skilled stunt performers and puppeteers, and special appearances by City of Orlando Commissioner Jim Gray and former Miss America Ericka Dunlap. Along the parade route, families cheered and waved flags from their front porches and lined the sidewalks along the parade route decked out in red, white, and blue. “It was so wonderful to have the Great American Parade weave its way through Laureate Park this year,” said Linda Thierry, part of a Lake Nona resident group who helped organize the event. The evening ended with a bang thanks to a colorful custom fireworks display set to a hand-selected playlist of Americana classics available on an FM radio station. “I wanted to design a fireworks show that people would be able to see from their homes, sending them higher into the air than ever before,” said Nickerson. “We also found a way for the surrounding neighborhoods to tune in and enjoy the soundtrack to the show, creating an all-at-once amazing community experience.” The Lake Nona sky lit up for nearly 20 minutes as the show went on. The Great American Parade and fireworks show was a memorable event for everyone involved thanks to the incredible support of the collaborative Lake Nona community. “I continue to be inspired by the Lake Nona community every time I sit down to create an event,” said Nickerson. “This event was one I personally will never forget and will enjoy producing for years to come!”
For more information on upcoming Lake Nona events, visit the Lake Nona Facebook page (@LearnLakeNona). If you’re organization is interested in sponsoring or supporting Lake Nona events, email Jessi Blakley at jblakley@tavistock.com. CENTRAL FLORIDA MONTHLY
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only your health conditions, but the things that impact your happiness. Meet Joanne Anderson, OVAHCS
Whole Health Program Manager, she urges Veterans to empower, equip and treat yourself by trying out WH!
Ms. Anderson’s Challenge for you: “Adopt a beginners mind, be curious, be patient, and let yourself experience the journey to a higher level of health.” Meditation You may recognize this friendly face the last time you
stopped by the OVAMC Pharmacy to pick up your prescription – Meet Dr. Shilpa Shukla, Pharmacist and
Mind Body Skills Whole Health Group Facilitator. Outside
of helping Veterans medically, she also helps Veterans and employees spiritually. If you want to live balanced
life, come join Meditation and Mind Body skills group,
where you will learn various techniques to have happier and fulfilling life.
Virtual Guided Meditation Class: -Sit comfortably and close your eyes very softly and very gently -Let’s begin with the toes- Wiggle your toes and feel them relax
-Relax your ankles and feet- Feel energy move up from the earth and up your feet to your knees [Relaxing your legs] -Relax your thighs- Allow the energy to move up your legs while relaxing them -Now, deeply relax your hips, stomach and waist
-Relax your back- From the top to the bottom your entire back should be relaxed -Relax your chest and shoulders- Feel your shoulders simply melting away
-Relax your upper arms. Relax each muscle in your forearms, your hands, and right up to your fingertips -Relax your neck muscles. Move your awareness up to your face.
-Relax the jaws, mouth, nose, eyes, earlobes, facial muscles, forehead and all the way to the top of your head -Feel how your whole body is now completely relaxed
-Move your attention to your heart. As you rest there, gently have the idea that Divine Light is illuminating your heart from within and is attracting or pulling your attention inward -Feel immersed in the love and light in your heart
-Remain still and quiet, and slowly become absorbed in yourself
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Yoga at Home Yoga can be done anywhere! As we recognize the importance of staying at home to prevent the risk of COVID-19
exposure, Dr. Cherry Wong, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist and Registered Yoga Instructor, displays you can easily take on a Yoga session in the ease of your living
room! Each image is a different yoga pose. Now it is your turn to try! For specific directions of each pose scan the QR Code.
Tai Chi Discover Peace with Tai Chi- Meet Jacob Glassmeyer, also known as ‘The Tai Chi
Guy’, who brings peace in the midst of
the current challenging times. Tai Chi has been the light at the end of the tunnel for
Mr. Glassmeyer, and he hopes to share his journey so that his fellow Veteran brothers and sisters can also discover the peace he has found. Scan the QR to learn each pose
“In my journey, as a Veteran, with Tai Chi I feel my reaction to stressful situations are dealt with easier, as I’ve felt much more at peace with everything around me and have found that my friends and family see me in a better light, happier and more at peace inside and out.“— Jacob Glassmeyer CENTRAL FLORIDA MONTHLY
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PHOTO #1 - Caricatures at Harmony Preserve Weddings and Events PHOTO #2 - Enjoying the sun and the art installation at Canvas Restaurant and Market in Lake Nona PHOTO #3 - Saint Cloud Chamber Coffee Co-Op at Dukes Brewhouse in Saint Cloud PHOTO #4 - Pup & Pal at the Harmony Farmers Market PHOTO #5 - Cooling off at the Harmony Farmers Market CENTRAL FLORIDA MONTHLY
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PHOTO #6 - Congratulations to the Orlando VA’s 2020 Division 18 VA Section Award recipient — Dr. Nikki Panasci! PHOTO #7 - The girls of College Fund Bakery at the Harmony Farmers Market PHOTO #8 - Enjoying chef-crafted creations from Chroma Lake Nona PHOTO #9 - Congratulations to Wayne Souza of the St. Cloud Police Department who was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in July! PHOTO #10 -“ Unplugging” at Park Pizza & Brewing Company Lake Nona CENTRAL FLORIDA MONTHLY
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