December 2019 LAKE NONA | NARCOOSSEE | LEE VISTA | ST. CLOUD | CONWAY | HARMONY | KISSIMMEE
THE HOLIDAYS HAVE ARRIVED IN LAKE NO N A TOWN CENTER
MOXIE MAMAS TIP S TO AV O ID THE HOLIDAY W EIGHT GAIN
DECK THE FISHER HALLS
D ISNEY DO NATES & D E CORATED THE ORLANDO VA F ISHER HOUSE HALL S
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S C A LLO P S WIT H BAC ON CR E A M ED CORN, BROWN BUTTER S A UC E &CRISPY LE E K S Meet our new executive chef, Justin Crum. As a classically trained chef and graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu French culinary school, Chef Crum specializes in Floridian Fare infusing indigenous ingredients with heritage flavors. This native Central Floridian’s signature style of Southern cooking embraces Caribbean flavors and fresh ingredients to create farm-to-table dishes such as his famous shrimp and grits. “People want to know where their food is coming from and they want it closer to home,” says Chef Crum. He intends to refresh the Tavern at Harmony menu four times a year with dishes flavored with seasonal ingredients. “My goal is to bring fresh ideas to menu favorites and elevate the plating and presentation of food to enhance the dining experience. People eat with their eyes, which is why plating is important. I create each meal as a work of art,” says Chef Crum. 4
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INGREDIENTS:
4 - U10 Scallops • 1/4 cup unsalted cubed butter • 1/4 cup diced applewood smoked bacon • 1 cup fresh corn kernels • 1 cup heavy cream • 1/4 cup leeks julienned • 1 tsp AP flour • Salt & Pepper • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Scallops: 1. Season with salt & pepper 2. In hot nonstick pan sear scallops in oil for two minutes on each side. Corn: 1. Cook diced bacon on medium heat until brown. 2. Add corn and saute for three minutes. 3. Add heavy cream and cook until thickened. 4. Season with salt & pepper. Leek: 1. Fry leeks for two minutes. 2. Season with salt & pepper. Brown Butter: Melt butter on medium heat until light brown & nutty.
For Reservations Call: 407-347-2005 | Location: 7251 Five Oaks Drive Harmony, FL 34773
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DECEMBER EVENTS WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND TOWN? HARMONY FARMER’S MARKET
Sundays 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Harmony Market • FREE ADMISSION 7250 Harmony Square Dr S, St Cloud, FL 34773 Join us every Sunday from 10-2 for good, old fashioned family fun. Enjoy fresh produce, arts & crafts, artisan products, baked goods, live music and more
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS
Sunday, December 8, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • The Tavern at Harmony 7251 Five Oaks Dr, Harmony, FL 34773
SUNDAYS
Join The Tavern for a magical dining experience the whole family will love! Enjoy our seasonal holiday buffet, take family photos with Santa and crafts for the kids! Adults: $19.95 Children:$12.95 RSVP to Jennifer@HarmonyFL.Events.
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY AT HARMONY Friday, December 20, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM • The Tavern at Harmony 7251 Five Oaks Dr, Harmony, FL 34773
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Join the Tavern for an Ugly Sweater Party! Enjoy Holiday Movie showing, live music, festive drink specials, app menu and a grand prize for the ugliest sweater of the night! RSVP to Jennifer@HarmonyFL.Events.
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ART AFTER DARK LAKE NONA
Fridays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lake Nona Town Center 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, Florida 3282 Join Lake Nona every Friday as Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center. Perfectly nestled between delicious Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, Park Pizza & Brewing Company, Art After Dark is a perfect evening out for the whole family.
SAINT CLOUD CHAMBER ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE Friday, December 7th 10:00 PM - 12:00 PM • Downtown Saint Cloud 903 Pennsylvania Ave, St Cloud, FL 34769
This Year’s Christmas Parade Theme is “A Florida Christmas.” The St. Cloud Christmas Parade is a family- friendly event, with festivities for all ages. This is a locally televised event and will be live streamed on the Chamber’s social media pages.
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Thursday, December 12, 8 AM - 9:30 AM • The Belfry at Eagle Creek Golf Club 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd, Orlando, FL 32832
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LAKE NONA FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Lake Nona Town Center 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32827 Join the Lake Nona Farmer’s Market EVERY Saturday in Lake Nona at the Lake Nona Town Center from 11 AM - 3 PM This is your chance to stock up on fresh produce, shop local vendors and enjoy a day of family fun.
HARMONY’S WINTERFEST
Saturday, December 14, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM • Harmony Farmers Market 7250 Harmony Square Dr S, Harmony, FL 34773
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DJ, ice skating, smores, train ride, the Grinch, horse and carriage, food trucks, kids holiday crafts, carolers, face painting, photo booth, Santa pictures, gingerbread house display, cookie decorating, vendors and crafters and more! Free for Harmony residents. Non-residents $8/$4.
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TIPS T O A V O I D T H E H OL ID A Y W EIG H T GAIN In a season full of holiday parties, potlucks, and cookie exchanges it is easy to lose sight of our goals. Instead of being reactive at the start of the new year, here are some quick tips to help keep you on track & proactive while still enjoying all that the holiday season has to offer.
Balance your meals throughout the day. If you know
the company potluck will be carb & fat heavy, make sure you’re including proteins throughout the day to balance it out.
Load up on the good stuff first. Instead of “saving room” for all the treats, fill yourself up on nutrient dense whole foods like fruits, veggies, & nuts. Not only are you getting in your fiber, but you will also be less likely to over indulge due to hunger.
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Be active & intentional. The holidays mean spending time with loved ones so why not get out there and burn some extra calories with them! It can be as simple as taking walks together. Stay Hydrated. “Eat, Drink, & Be Merry” is a popular phrase for a reason, but that can take a toll on your body. The more you drink, the less likely you are to pay attention to what you are eating, which just means even more calories. Have a drink or two if you’d like, but try to have a glass or two of water in between each drink.
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DECK THE FISHER HALLS DISNEY DECKS THE
ORLANDO VA FISHER HOUSE HALLS Written By: Andrea Madrazo
Decked from top to bottom, the Orlando VA Fisher House is a must see! Walt Disney World VoluntEARS joined forces with Disney SALUTE to turn the 14,500-square feet home into a winter wonderland! With Christmas trees in one hand and ornaments in the other, Disney transformed the home into magic. From the decadent wreaths outside to the dazzling lights and flocked Christmas trees indoors, the Fisher House truly feels like a home-away-from-home for Veterans and loved ones this holiday season. “It’s never easy to be away from home for an extended period of time, and it’s even harder during the holidays,” said Terri Turner, Manager of Orlando VA Fisher House. “Disney transformed our home into a winter wonderland and has brought our families so much joy— it’s impossible not to feel cheerful in the midst of all this sparkle.” As Disney does best, they welcomed the guests with arms wide open to take part in decorating. Carefully selected and strategically placed, each of the eight trees found throughout the two stories includes a hidden Mickey. Although a small act, the time spent decorating and spotting the hidden Mickeys allowed Veterans and loved ones to step outside of their medical treatment and to simply smile and share laughter. As said best by U.S. Air Force Veteran Edgardo Maldonado, “The Fisher House is an oasis in the middle of the desert.” What one dreams about waking up to— holiday music, the smell of fresh baked cookies and Disney under one roof— Veterans and loved ones got the chance of a 10
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lifetime to experience. As Veterans too, some of the VoluntEARS had a special connection to bringing cheer and brightening the holidays for their fellow brothers and sisters who need it most. The special touch from Disney truly embodies what the holiday season is all about- Giving. To see the décor with your very own eyes, be sure to mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Orlando VA Fisher House Holiday Open House on December 3, 2019 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at 13800 Veterans Way. To find out how you can make a difference or to learn more about the Fisher House call Terri Turner at 407-631-9800.
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THE HOLIDAYS HAVE ARRIVED ARRIV ED IN LAKE NONA Oh what fun it is to celebrate the holidays in Lake Nona – where
you can skate through a winter wonderland and get your holiday pictures taken with Santa all in one place.
Everything we love most about the holiday season has arrived
in Lake Nona Town Center for the second annual Oh What Fun! A Holiday Festival.
Running November 29 through January 5, each week is a flurry
of festive activities including classic holiday movies and treats, jolly appearances from Santa Claus, strolling carolers, crafts for kids and the occasional snow fall. There’s even a mailbox for letters to the North Pole!
The month-long celebration is open Thursdays through Fridays
4-10 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Skate rentals begin at $10 per person.
Gather the family for a classic holiday movie each Thursday night starting at 7 p.m. at the Beacon, Lake Nona’s five-story
interactive landmark. The movie lineup includes “The Santa Clause” on December 5, “The Grinch” (2018) on December 12 and “Elf” on December. 19.
Santa will be available for holiday photos every Friday night from 6-9 p.m. with complimentary digital downloads. Carolers from
the Merry Measures will be strolling through the festival Thursday through Saturday evenings.
On Sundays at noon, Boxi Park is hosting holiday crafts where kids can decorate their own ornaments, make snow globes and
more. Boxi Park will also be serving up classic holiday treats, food and drinks throughout the festival.
The festive fun doesn’t stop there! The festival grounds are
available for private parties Mondays through Wednesdays for
up to 200 guests. For more reservation details, contact Shannon Corrigan at Shannon.corrigan@tavistock.com.
Visit Lake Nona on Facebook (@LearnLakeNona) for more information.
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PHOTO #1 The VFW Auxiliary-National Organization preparing Thanksgiving feast for the The VA Medical Center
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PHOTO #2 Friends enjoying the cooler temperatures on Lake Mary Jane in Lake Nona
PHOTO #3 Terence Hawkins, Harmony’s Honky Tonk Chili Cook-Off Winner PHOTOS #4 & 5 30th Annual Seniors First Turkey Trot - Orlando
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