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from Baldwin Park Living March 2021

BALDWIN PARK NOTEBOOK

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Groups & gatherings

Many of the Baldwin Park groups have postponed meetings due to the COVID-19 precautions. However, some groups are meeting on Zoom, or connecting via email or Facebook. Please take a look at what interests you, and reach out to a group leader to connect make an introduction. Check out the Baldwin Park Groups and Gatherings Facebook page for posts about club events, Zoom meetings and photos from around the neighborhood.

BALDWIN PARK ART

Baldwin Park’s art club is a mixture of art classes, studio tours and gallery openings for art lovers. It’s open to everyone! Contact Pat at plremingt@gmail. com.

GAMES GALORE!

Adults are invited to play a variety of games on various Saturdays. Learn new games such as Settlers of Catan or play the classics. Contact Robyn at rhzgrodin@gmail.com.

BALDWIN PARK KIDS CLUB

Activities for children ages infant to 5 years old. Parents and kids enjoy a variety of casual get-togethers, including story time, play dates, park picnics, mom’s night out and more. Contact bpkidsclub1@gmail.com. Many programs for kids are now on Zoom.

COOKING AROUND THE WORLD

Learn the artful craft of cooking ethnic foods with hands-on cooking demonstrations. This group will resume when residents can meet in the kitchen again!

ETHNIC FOOD ENTHUSIASTS

Explore exceptional epicurean dishes every month. Experience a chef talk or food flights and bites at local restaurants. Singles and residents new to the area are encouraged to jump in and enjoy incredible food and conversation. Contact Shannon at sfaith14@ 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. Reach out to niftyfiftiesplus@ gmail.com.

NOVEMBER PROJECT

Unlike the name, this group meets 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.

TACTICAL BREWING RUNNING CLUB

Meets at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Tactical Brewing Company’s tasting room. Then, head out on a run around Lake Baldwin with fellow runners. After the run is complete, enjoy a beer and socializing with others. For more information, visit bit. ly/2H6OX7q.

FITNESS AND FUN

So many people find friendships at the gym. Most gyms have been slowly reopening, but some Baldwin Park-area fitness and yoga studios are continuing the connection with live Zoom classes, Instagram feeds and Facebook Live.

n BLUE MOON YOGA is offering free meditation and yoga classes for anyone who has recently lost employment due to COVID. All yoga classes — including classes for couples, families and small groups — follow social distancing outside in shaded green spaces around Baldwin Park. Certified yoga instructor Becca Schmidt has been teaching for 17 years in Orlando. Reach her at becca@ bluemoon.yoga for locations and times.

n CHAMPIONSHIP MARTIAL ARTS — In-person classes are back in action with various safety precautions. Visit championshipmartialarts.com/baldwin-park to learn more.

n MIGHTY GIRLS FITNESS — Offers a variety of classes including Go With the Flow Yoga, Pilates, Barre and Burn, Cardio Hip Hop Fit, Core and Cardio, Restorative Yoga, Self Care and Mighty Mobility. Sign up for classes at mightygirlsfitness. com or on the MINDBODY app.

n 9ROUND FITNESS — Enjoy a 30-minute total body workout in a kickboxing-themed fitness program. For information, visit facebook.com/9RoundOrlandoJakeSt.

WIN! WOMEN INNOVATORS NETWORK

This new group is for Baldwin Park women who own or manage a business — big or small. Come for lunch to exchange ideas and hear guest speakers. Reservations can be made by contacting Bekah at beautifiedbybekah@ gmail.com.

WRITERS’ BLOCK WRITING GROUP

This group will discuss many topics to help writers, such as thinking outside the box, preventing stagnation, practicing new vocabulary words, research and more! Contact Rich at powerofselfentertainment@ gmail.com.

n NOVEMBER PROJECT — This group is offering free weekly workouts. Visit november-project.com for more information.

n ROCK HARD FITNESS — Various fitness classes are available, along with personal training and boot camps. Visit rockhardfitnessorlando.com for more information.

n ZOOM BALLET AND PILATES — Baldwin Park resident and PMA-certified instructor Adriana Duarte Pontual offers Zoom pilates classes from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Saturdays, along with ballet barre from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Classes are $10. Those interested in taking these classes can fill out a form at adrianaduartepontual.com. br/virtual-classes.

n ROCK HARD FITNESS — Various fitness classes are available, along with personal training and boot camps. Visit rockhardfitnessorlando.com for more information.

BOOK CLUBS

All clubs listed below welcome new members! Some clubs have suspended their meetings, but others are engaging on Zoom. Determine the type of books you like to discuss, and contact the club leader regarding their upcoming plans.

BOOK BUDS

This fiction book club welcomes new members. Contact Audean at audean63@gmail. com.

HOOKED ON BOOKS

This club is welcoming new members who love fiction. Contact Melissa at melissajay522@gmail.com.

REAL DEAL NONFICTION BOOK CLUB

This group reads and discusses biographies, memoirs, business books and contemporary non-fiction. Contact Kathy at klhgibbons@gmail.com.

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! Contact Genie at bsrocky@hotmail.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? If you don’t see your interests reflected in the groups listed here, consider spearheading a new group. Email scomisky@baldwinparkpoa.com for more information.

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