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The 24th annual Mascot Games benefited Maitland-based nonprofit New Hope for Kids. SEE PAGE 8.

Winter Park Benefit Shop celebrates 100 years

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You can find just about anything in the little shop connected to Winter Park City Hall. For Winter Park residents and visitors, stepping inside the Winter Park Benefit Shop — which somehow sits off Park Avenue in both plain sight and SEE BENEFIT PAGE 4

With a big grin on her face, Kendall Matthews, 4, pedaled down Park Avenue in this year’s July 4 parade. Right: Stilt walker Brandon Smith handed out fireworks glasses at the Baldwin Park Independence Day Bash. Tim Freed

WINTER PARK DAR INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS The William P. Duval chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 60th anniversary with the theme, “That’ll Be The Day,” taken from Buddy Holly’s 1957 No. 1 song. Costumes with hats and music of the 1950 era were enjoyed. Past Regent Judy Dowden also installed the chapter’s new officers. The new officers are: Regent Bettie Jenkins; First Vice Regent Ann Maner; Second Vice Regent Leslie Beltz; Chaplain Madelda Thompson; Registrar Frances Purser; Recording Secretary Carolyn Gilleece; Treasurer Barbara Creighton; Corresponding Secretary Becky Gilbert; Historian Melissa Mishoe; Librarian Linda Scheuplein; and Parliamentarian Pat Schnurr.

The shop began in 1917 as a movement of women delivering groceries and clothes to those in need.

The Winter Park Benefit Shop stocks a wide variety of items, such as antiques and décor.

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inter Park and the surrounding communities celebrated the Fourth of July with several fun-filled, family friendly

events. Baldwin Park kicked off the holiday with its annual Independence Day Bash July 3. The event featured dozens of vendors, carnival games, food trucks, the Room 2 band and a fireworks display. Then on July 4, Winter Parkers started the morning at the Watermelon 5K, a run through downtown Winter Park complete with ice-cold watermelon and American pride. The weekend culminated with the city’s 22nd annual Fourth of July Celebration, which began with an “Oath of Allegiance” naturalization ceremony for 17 citizenship applicants. — TIM FREED AND TROY HERRING

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Oakhurst tree canopy suffering The current drought and Hurricane Matthew have pushed a declining tree canopy to the brink along Oakhurst Avenue. TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

For the first time in 30 years, Winter Park resident Jim Curasi, 68, had to buy a sprinkler for his front lawn at his home on Oakhurst Avenue. There wasn’t any shade to protect the grass. He also can see Lakemont Elementary School for the first time from his front window — visible in the distance just above the homes across the street. The reason for the change in SEE CANOPY PAGE 4

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FRIDAY, JULY 7

MICHELLE MAILHOT 3 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave. in Winter Park. As a vocalist, Michelle Mailhot has performed extensively all around the world for over two decades. She tours and performs with the Drama Desk Award winning group Toxic Audio and is a sought after jazz artist. Cost is $15. For more information, visit bachfestivalflorida.org

SATURDAY, JULY 8

CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP CARPOOL 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Crealdé School of Art 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. Explore hidden architectural and cultural treasures along the Indian River between Cape Canaveral and Ponce Inlet. Participants will photograph historic smalltown architecture, picturesque river landscapes, fish camps, a late 19th-century homestead, an ancient Indian mound and the beautifully restored lighthouse at Ponce Inlet. Peter Schreyer, the instructor, is an internationally exhibited, award-winning photographer who has documented America’s cultural landscape for more than three decades. He was named Arts Educator of the Year in 2009 by United Arts. Cost is $95 for members and $115 for non-members. For more information, visit crealde.org or call (407) 671-1886.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at the Central Park main stage at Park and Garfield avenues, Winter Park. Enjoy a free screening of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” This film series features classic films for the whole family. Bring a blanket, a picnic and some family and friends. Free popcorn. Call (407) 629-0054. ST. MARGARET MARY ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13; Friday, July 14; and Saturday, July 15, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 560 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. This rummage sale is like attending hundreds of garage sales or yard sales under one roof. Rain or shine, we are dry, cool and shaded in the air conditioning. All proceeds benefit missionaries in Haiti. For more information, call (407) 647-3392.

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A room for second chances Winter Park’s Dress for Success helps women prepare for — and stay in — the work force. TROY HERRING ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Rummaging through the Dress for Success Greater Orlando facility in Winter Park, Renita Hunt checks the quality of the shirts hanging from the racks. Hunt, board president for the local affiliate of the nonprofit, likes to make sure everything is in order for the organization’s clients. The walls of the small, single-room space are lined with donated dress shirts, shoes, skirts and everything inbetween. But it’s more than just a room of clothes — it’s a room of second chances. “We want to continue to be the source of women empowerment in the Greater Orlando community — Winter Park, but also Greater Orlando,” Hunt said. “We want to be the go-to organization that all women come to and say, ‘You know what? I need a mentor.’ Total encompassing sisterhood.” The organization, which has been in Winter Park for nearly 16 years, helps women from low-income backgrounds who are trying to find work. It’s a private process, with many of the clients coming from difficult situations, while others prefer not to have people know that they use the program. Once an appointment is scheduled, clients visit the facility for an hourlong session that Hunt describes as “playing dress up.” The outfit they choose that day is given to them as interview attire. The best part, besides the free interview outfit, is once a client gets a job, they then go back to the facility and get a week’s worth of work clothes. “The biggest hang up, once you get a job is, ‘What am I going to wear? I had that nice interview suit, but maybe it’s casual, and I really don’t have good work appropriate casual wear,’ so we help them with that,’” Hunt said.

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Dress for Success President Renita Hunt said the goal of the nonprofit is to empower women throughout Greater Orlando.

Even if a client does not get a job immediately, the organization provides career-readiness and job-retention programs to help people find work and keep it. The assistance and help offered by the organization, which has come to help so many women in the area, came dangerously close to ending about five years ago when money got tight. Luckily, for clients such as Winter Garden resident Shirley Williams and Orlando resident Victoria Brantley, it didn’t happen. Williams’ story, like so many others, started from a hard moment in life. After finishing school and a six-year stint in the U.S. Navy, Shirley was recruited by Disney to be a manager — setting off to Florida with her husband and children. During her four-and-ahalf-year stint as manager, her fourth daughter, Jalah, was born three-and-a-half months early. Maintaining her job became incredibly difficult. Jalah required a special medical daycare, but at the time, there were only two around — one in Sanford and another in Hunter’s Creek. “It became very difficult, not just financially, but (it)

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was just putting a strain on the family time-wise, emotionally, everything,” Williams said. “I lived over by the Windermere and Lake Buena Vista area, so I was right there at my job — I was having to go every day to Hunter’s Creek, then to work at Disney, back to Hunter’s Creek, then home.” Between having to drive all over the map and the long hours at Disney, Williams decided she had to put family first and quit in 2008. While her husband maintains his manager job at Disney, Williams has worked a slew of odd jobs, so she could spend most of her time with her daughter. Now, with Jalah healthy and about to start the sixth grade, and her other four children in school, Williams has been trying to find steady work, and Dress for Success has been helping to prepare her along the way. “You know what to say, you know how to act appropriately, you know the proper handshake, and now you look like new money,” Williams said. “You have this confidence that, ‘Hey, I’m ready for this job. I know what you have to offer and I am here to show you that I am a great fit for you to have.’ That is what Dress for Success does.”

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While Williams continues her search for full-time work, Brantley has enjoyed a career that has been going on for three years. She was first introduced to the organization during her final semester of college when she was looking at doing an internship but had no real interview-worthy attire. As a single parent and a college student, life was hard for Brantley who was trying her best to make ends meet. After going in for her session, Brantley was dressed and taught how to prepare herself for the upcoming interview with Orange County Corrections — and it worked. Since finishing her internship with OCC, Brantley has worked at Goodwill for three years. She goes to the correctional facility and teaches different life skills — including interviewing and résumé writing — to those reentering into society to help them to get readjusted to life outside of prison. Her job and dreams of bettering herself come from grit and determination, but the help she has received from Dress For Success has played a big role in where she is today. “They’re all for the every day modern woman … who wants to get in there and try to make a career path for herself,” Brantley said. That kind of response is exactly what Hunt and those at Dress for Success want to hear. “It really just grips your heart,” Hunt said. “The impact that it has made on our clients, it just brings you to tears — we are making a difference.”

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A Photographer’s Eye

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Photographer Victoria Diaz will have her art on display throughout July at the Maitland Public Library.

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t all started when she was a little girl running around with a camera in hand. There was just something special about capturing that very moment in time through her mind’s eye. As she grew up in Altamonte Springs, Veronica Diaz’s passion for photography blossomed — which was helped along in part thanks to her grandfather, who enjoyed photography as a hobby. Now, years later, Diaz is ecstatic to have her work on a month-long display at the Maitland Public Library. “I shoot whatever speaks to me, like whatever I see — I’m like, ‘Oh, that looks cool,’” Diaz said. Diaz had been thinking about doing a show at the library for some time — since first exhibiting her work at a restaurant downtown in 2014. Photography is a hobby for Diaz, who works as a training coordinator for Siemens. Most of the 27 images hanging around the library are made up of a few different categories, such as still life and landscapes. An image of a silhouetted figures eating in a restaurant sits next to a photo featuring a lone transit tricycle sitting out on the sidewalk. Still life and street photography are favorites of Diaz, who generally shoots when she is traveling.

“As I was getting ready for this — it was a big culmination for me — and I felt like this was kind of been years coming and preparation to even get to this point, so I thought, ‘Here it is.’” — Victoria Diaz

“I just know that particularly when I was going to school, one of the projects that I did — I called it the Salt Lake Vibe — so I had a variety of images that were street photography so it was just kind of showing the life, through my eyes, in the Salt Lake Valley— I really enjoyed that,” Diaz said. The Diaz exhibit is a part of a larger effort on the part of the library to help share the arts with the surrounding community and give local artists their time in the spotlight. Each month, a new artist or art group comes in and installs their show, which can be enjoyed by the community. Library Art Coordinator Veronica Dailey has spent the past several years working with bringing in local artists. Her idea was largely inspired by what she saw as a lack in the arts around the library itself.

“The Maitland Library is a community center, people come here — we know their name, we talk to them — they come in and look at the art,” Dailey said. “Before we had all this art, it was just an element that was missing. This library has been here for over 120 years, and everything we add to it just adds to the dimension of the community.” The chance to showcase work has attracted many different artists, who work in a range of media and come from an array of backgrounds. For some artists, it may be their first ever exhibit, while for others, their 10th. For Diaz, this is just the second exhibit she has done. There was an excitement in her eyes early Saturday morning as she prepared her show with the help of her two sisters and a dear friend. Seeing the photos hang on the wall was like a shot of reality

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Local artist Victoria Diaz, left, gets help from her friend Sunny Kazi as they put up her show at the Maitland Public Library.

— she was finally getting to hang her work up at the library. “As I was getting ready for this — it was a big culmination for me — and I felt like this was kind of been years coming and preparation to even get to this point, so I thought, ‘Here it is,’” Diaz said. “It’s a climax, but I don’t feel it is the ultimate one, so I don’t know where things go from here.”

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After three decades, PR’s Taco Palace closes Restaurateur Perry Inman opened the eatery using his grandmother’s recipes. TIM FREED ASSOCIATE EDITOR

It’s stood along Fairbanks Avenue next to the train tracks for 30 years, but on Saturday, June 24, PR’s Taco Palace poured its last margarita. One of Winter Park’s most wellknown eateries shut down recently as PR’s turned its “open” sign to “closed” one last time. The Mexican joint was known for its fajitas, pollo fundido and signature “train shots” — only a dollar whenever a train went by. “It’s an old building, and we’ve been there 30 years,” owner Perry Inman said. “We’ve had a lot of fun there. I don’t know how many bottles of tequila we served out of

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Parking might have been the biggest culprit for PR’s recent demise.

that thing, but it was a bunch.” The end of Winter Park’s graffiti-covered taco haven was a combination of factors, Inman said, adding that the biggest reason had to do with their parking being

drastically reduced. Blake Street, located just behind the restaurant, was shut down because of its close proximity to the SunRail train tracks — a safety measure by the Florida Department of Trans-

portation. That road held the majority of PR’s parking — the restaurant went from 30-35 spaces to just eight, Inman said. “Our biggest downfall was parking,” he said. “In this day and age, everybody drives. I don’t hold any ill feelings. I had a great time.” The increasing number of restaurants in the area was likely a culprit too, Inman said. One study by the city presented at a recent parking summit last month said 1,400 restaurant seats have been added along Park Avenue since 2003. “In the last couple of years, there’s been a dozen restaurants that have opened up in Winter Park,” Inman said. “The slice of the pie gets thinner and thinner.” But Inman said he recognizes PR’s had a good run. He first opened the Mexican restaurant on Nov. 19, 1987, when he was just 27

years old. He used recipes from his great grandmother, who owned a Mexican restaurant in Houston. Today the 58-year-old, selfproclaimed “redneck from Alabama” said he’s made countless friends and treasured memories during PR’s run. “I met a ton of people,” he said. “I’ve got a dozen friends of mine that met and got married there. Thirty years is a pretty good run for a restaurant. You have to say, ‘It’s time.’ It’s kind of like kicking your kids out of the house. It’s time to move on.” PR’s still has a second location, which opened in March 2016 in College Park. Inman said he’s unsure whether he will open another location. “My lady friend and I haven’t had a day off together to sit by the pool,” Inman said. “My ankles and knees tell me, ‘You got to go home.’”

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The last oak tree in Jim Curasi’s front yard soon will be completely dead. It is one of several trees to fall along Oakhurst Avenue.

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Residents looking for more information on trees can visit cityofwinterpark.org/departments/administration/ urban-forestry for more insight. The page includes the current city ordinance regarding trees, a list of frequently asked questions and more. Winter Park city staff is available to speak with groups or individuals regarding tree care concerns as well. Email Urban Forestry Manager Dru Dennison at ddennison@cityofwinterpark. org to schedule a time to meet.

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scenery is simple: The trees along Oakhurst Avenue are dying. Oakhurst Avenue is just one Winter Park road feeling the effects of a tree canopy in decline — the result of Winter Park planting several oak trees throughout the city that only lived for 50 years. Winter Park’s Urban Forestry Division has removed eight trees along Oakhurst in the past few years, Curasi said. It’s been part of an ongoing process to plant new oak trees that live much longer throughout the city to revitalize the tree canopy. Winter Park Director of Communications Clarissa Howard said Hurricane Matthew and the recent drought created additional stress on the already-declining trees along Oakhurst Avenue. But the trees may be dying off faster than the city can replant

them, Curasi said. The last oak tree in his front yard is dying, as well, recently dropping a large limb in the middle of the street last month. But Curasi said he understands the city is doing its best to keep up. He also credited how well the city has taken care of the new oak trees — someone comes out to water them around the clock, he said. “The forestry department does a great job,” Curasi said. “They’re one of the better city departments that really has their act together. They’re very responsive to the trees; I just think they’re behind the eight ball. The trees are dying (more quickly) than they can plant new ones.” Resident Scott Damman said the trees were what made him buy his home along Oakhurst Avenue 16 years ago in the first place. He’s seen three trees — two in his front yard and one in his backyard — die

in the past couple years. The lack of shade made his air conditioning bill increase, as well. “I had a really nice canopy when I moved in, and there’s zero canopy now,” Damman said. Lakemont Avenue and Phelps Avenue to the east and west also have lost several trees, he said, and many trees throughout the city have been “butchered” to accommodate power lines, especially along the Cady Way Trail, Damman said. “It’s so bad that I think it affects their longevity,” he said. “I’m sorry, but half a tree doesn’t impact a power line.” Winter Park officials went on a crusade to restore its tree canopy last year when they approved a budget of $1.7 million for Urban Forestry Services. It was an increase of $80,000 from the previous year, with 38% more funding going toward new trees along public roads. City Arborist Dru Dennison said last year, the city planned to plant more than 600 right of way trees during the 2017 fiscal year. “We are now planting more trees than we are removing,” Dennison said in September 2016. “In fiscal year 2015, we planted 493 and removed 480. That trend has continued this year as we have already planted approximately 500 trees and have 100 reserved but are waiting for the extreme heat to let up before planting them.” It’s difficult to see the trees go along Oakhurst, Curasi said. One tree in Curasi’s backyard — although out of the city’s purview — once provided a shady respite for Curasi in his college years. Today, it’s a twisted collection of barren branches — many have already fallen off. It’s still alive but slowly dying. Curasi hopes to see a canopy come back to his street someday. “The (main) reason I love Winter Park is because of the trees,” he said. “It’s sad to look out my front window and just see Lakemont Elementary. I have no problem with Lakemont Elementary, but I’d like to see a tree there instead.”

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obscurity all at once — is a discovery all its own. “It’s an eclectic bunch of stuff,” Benefit Shop Treasurer and Casselberry resident Susan Laws said. “You never know what you’re going to get in.” From bowling balls and VCRs to clothing and assorted knickknacks, there’s something for everybody. That’s the goal of the Winter Park Benefit Shop: to lend a helping hand to anyone who needs something — all for a greater cause. The shop filled with odds and ends takes in donated items of all kinds and sells them at discounted prices to those in need or anyone looking for a hidden gem. From the single parent looking for a new outfit for a job interview to the person simply looking for some new sneakers, the Benefit Shop has its doors open. “Sometimes in the winter, homeless people ask for blankets and things like that,” Benefit Shop Secretary and Orlando resident Roberta Levinson said. “Typically, we just give them the blankets. We usually have a supply.” All proceeds from sales go to a list of charities chosen by the Benefit Shop’s Board of Directors.

Some of those causes include the American Council of the Blind, Harbor House of Central Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, New Hope for Kids, the Winter Park Day Nursery and many others. The Benefit Shop gifted $14,000 to the charities last year. “It makes it all pay off,” Levinson said. The Benefit Shop has evolved over time. It was first founded on April 16, 1917, under a parent organization called the United Relief Society, which began simply as a movement of women delivering groceries and clothes to those in need. It later was renamed the Winter Park Welfare Association in April 1921 before it became the Winter Park Benefit Shop in October 1935, when the little shop filled with goods first opened where Pannullo’s Italian Restaurant sits today. The shop later moved to Lyman Avenue in the 1940s, where the Winter Park Welcome Center sits today. It stood there for about 60 years before it eventually relocated to its current location at City Hall in 2006 — setting up shop in the city’s old jail. Sunlight fills the room through barred windows, and a heavy metal door with a peephole once used to keep prisoners in solitary

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confinement now leads to a storage closet. None of that stops frequent shoppers and curious visitors alike from searching through the many items on shelves and hangers. The Benefit Shop recently expanded its hours to include from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays to give more guests a chance to discover and enjoy.

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Krista Roehlig was the first-place winner in the women’s division of the Watermelon 5K.

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Eric Ravndal, who served in the U.S. Navy, put his hat over his heart as the Bach Festival Brass Band and Bach Festival Choir played “Anchors Aweigh” during a July 4 performance in Central Park.

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Jose Padrino, originally from Venezuela, celebrated with his son, Freddy, left, during a July 4 naturalization ceremony.

Chad Rogers, 4, picked out a big slice of watermelon during the post-Watermelon 5K festivities. Gregg Pascale chopped up juicy watermelons during Winter Park’s Fourth of July Celebration.

Runners set off as they competed in the Watermelon 5K July 4.

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FAVO’S ‘FIRST FRIDAY’ The Motel Art Studios at Faith Arts Village Orlando present the First Friday Open House beginning at 5 p.m. This twostory (former motel) has been turned into a beehive of artistic activity that features 32 resident artists and 14 guest artists exhibiting work. Toss in vendors, food trucks, creative activities for kids and live music for this total art experience at 221 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. An outreach of Park Lake Presbyterian Church. Call (407) 221-1231 or visit faith artsvillage.com.

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BOOK FESTIVAL AT THE ORLANDO PUBLIC LIBRARY This daylong celebration of books at the Orlando Public Library will include New York Times bestseller Adam Silvera, author of “More Happy Than Not,” as the keynote speaker at 10 a.m. That will be followed by panels, writing workshops, signings and more authors from across the country. The closing address will be presented by five-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry, author of “Rot and Ruin,” Marvel comics, “X-Files” novels and more. The event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is free. No tickets required, but please RSVP on Facebook.

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‘ALADDIN AND THE MAGIC LAMP’ It’s a magical sandstorm of Arabian Tales as Aladdin seeks help and advice from wise genies, a powerful Sultan and his own mother to find a way to meet the princess. In Orlando Shakes’ telling, Aladdin learns it takes more than a wish to make a good impression. At 10:30 a.m. Call (407) 447-1700, Ext. 1, for more information.

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The“La Femme” art exhibit will showcase a variety of works by women artists, each of whose lives have been impacted by social and economic conditions in America. Most have pursued previous careers and/or raised families. With works ranging from conceptual to decorative, the artists include Mirjana Cesar, Marsha DeBroske, Marsha Herring, Denise Kirsop, Cheri Riechers, Cheryle Rome Beatty, Jamieson Thomas and Lillian Verkins. The public is invited to the free opening from 7 to 10 p.m. July 15, at Sawmill Center, 711 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland. Call (352) 989-1964.

the affair, feelings of betrayal and guilt send lovers Kyra and Tom in opposite directions. Eventually Tom (and his son) confront Kyra for an ending that is both “thrilling and dangerous.” At the Mad Cow Theatre in Orlando. Call (407) 297-8788 or visit madcowtheatre.com.

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SOUNDS OF SUMMER: COLORS OF BRASS Drawn from orchestra musicians from the Orlando Philharmonic, the always popular Sovereign Brass invites us to experience the colors and richness of brass instruments in a program arranged by Jeff Thomas and Tom Macklin. They, along with Kathy Thomas, Josh Parsons, Michael Fee and Mark Goldberg, will offer colorful favorites,

DISNEY’S ‘HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL’ Disney’s hit movie musical comes to life on stage at the Breakthrough Theatre, 419A W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. “High School Musical” is directed by Jamaal Solomon and choreographed by Angelyn Rhode. Call (407) 920-4034 or visit breakthroughtheatre.com.

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ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART’S 2017 “FLORIDA PRIZE” The Orlando Museum of Art’s annual exhibit of the ‘OMART Florida Prize’ features 10 of the most progressive artists working in the state today. An inclusive exhibit offering everything from representational oil painting to a video exhibition, each artist is represented by a significant body of their work. This year’s winner is William Cordova, a native of Lima, Peru, who grew up in Miami. Call (407) 896-4231.

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Dallas Mavericks mascot Champ worked hard to pump up his fans. Below: Children screamed and cheered for their teams.

enefiting Maitland-based New Hope for Kids, 22 sports mascots representing teams from Florida to Canada competed in a series of events to take home the 24th annual Mascot Games crown. Hosted at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando, the event was a fundraiser for New Hope for Kids, a nonprofit organization that helps children and families deal with the grief of losing a loved one, as well as grants wishes for local children who face lifethreatening illnesses.

Orlando Magics’ Stuff the Magic Dragon was a fierce competitor in the 24th annual New Hope for Kids Mascot Games.

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an active partner of the Boys & Girls Club — raising more than $150,000 in donations, said Jean Kingsford-Shawgo, regional marketing manager at RDV Sportsplex and MVP Sports Clubs and the architect of the RDV program. The inspiration came to Kingsford-Shawgo when she was trying to develop a health program to help get kids active. “We have always looked for creative ways to be able to help them,” Kingsford-Shawgo said. “The incidence of diabetes and obesity in the Eatonville area is higher than the nation average, and so we thought that if we were able to teach even one child the importance of getting fit, as

Kids at the Boys & Girls Club in Eatonville get active in the RDV Sportsplex Summer Fit Program. TROY HERRING ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Every Wednesday throughout the summer, it’s something a little bit different. Games of kickball and basketball are mixed up alongside yoga and cycling classes in the span of an hour. And the kids love it. In collaboration with the RDV Sportsplex in Orlando, the Boys & Girls Club in Eatonville has been participating in RDV’s Summer Fit Program since last year. When the program launched, there were actually only about eight or nine kids involved, said Khadesia Brown, program director at the Boys & Girls Club in Eatonville. Since then, there has been much more active participation in the program.

“Especially in the summer, we have seen it grow,” Brown said. “We have grown throughout the year — sometimes it’s 15, some times it’s 20 — but this summer, they really, really want to go. I’d see an influx of middle-school kids wanting to go get engaged. Also, a lot of our kids are electronic-based, and to see them go and want to be active is big.” Middle- and high-school participants often take a bus to the RDV facility each week, where they work with instructors in a variety of different physical activities — from sports to Zumba. The summer program is technically year-round and is divided into spring, summer and fall sessions. And although the program at the Boys & Girls Club is relatively new, the relationship with RDV isn’t. Since 1998, RDV has been

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oppose to sitting behind a screen someplace, then we are going to make a big difference not only in her life, but also in our community.” Kingsford-Shawgo acknowledged it can be hard to get kids up and moving, but like Brown, has seen growing interest in the program. The idea of having fun and being entertained while getting into shape is something that the program tries to balance with each class, and it seems to be working well. “It’s going awesome,” said 12-year-old Elisha McIntyre. Eleven-year-old Leah Grant concurred. “It’s really, really fun, because we get to do different stuff each time,” she said. “Tomorrow, we’re going to go ice skating, and then we played kickball last week.” Chenea Henson, 13, summed it up succinctly, saying that the program was entertaining. The progression of the program as a whole has come as a welcome addition to the Boys & Girls Club by everyone at the facility. Richard Yount, development officer for the Boys & Girls Club in Eatonville, said the program fits perfectly into the club’s desire to help better kids’ lives, especially because it relates to getting in better shape. “Staying fit, being healthy, and making good choices in your life and lifestyle — so they learn about that,” Yount said. “It helps to have RDV provide us with a facility where they can go and they can have a place that’s special, where they can work out and exercise and start to develop some of those practices in their life.”

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Beneath the Congresswoman’s letter was an American Flag that was flown over the Capitol in his honor. “I wish to honor you for your service to our country in the Unites State Army,” the letter read. “Given your actions during the Vietnam War, I wish to present you with an American flag that has been flown over the United State Capitol in your honor. I commend your perseverance and unwavering dedication to duty.” Moffa remembers arriving in San Francisco in October 1967, when his time in the war came to an end — and how he never received a true welcome home. But on June 3, he received just that. Moffa was one of 24 World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans who was gifted a free trip to Washington, D.C. last month — a token of appreciation from Honor Flight Central Florida, a nonprofit that seeks to honor veterans with such trips. Another Honor Flight with 24 other veterans flew on May 6, as well. In Washington, the veterans were given the opportunity to see numerous war memorials and monuments, including those in tribute to World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. “It was fantastic,” said George Reichmuth, 84, a Korean War Navy veteran living in Oviedo. “We saw just about everything that we could in the amount of time that we had.” The trip for each group began with salutes and roaring applause from the public in the boarding terminals at Orlando International Airport. It felt wonderful to be thanked for their service, Reichmuth said. He remembers his time from 1951 to 1953 on the USS Capricornus, where he served as an engineer right as the Korean War began. The applause was very meaningful, Reichmuth said. “That was really something,” he said. “We weren’t expecting anything like that.” Veterans watched from their window seats as the plane was doused in water on the runway in a water cannon ceremony before they took flight to the nation’s capital. The brave veterans were then greeted with more applause from active service members and the public as they made their way through the airport in Baltimore. Veterans were then given the VIP treatment as they boarded a charter bus with a full police escort and made their way to

the monuments and memorials, where they were able to take photos, reflect and be recognized for their service. Tears were shed — or as Honor Flight Central Florida said, “The vets got a case of on-flight allergies.” Every veteran was shaking hands with appreciative strangers for most of the day. But there weren’t just heroes on the battlefield represented in the group of 24. Cecilia Monroe, an Altamonte Springs resident who turns 94 this year, served as a hospital corpsman at Seattle Washington Hospital from 1942 to 1945. Originally from Connecticut, Monroe chose the West Coast because she figured it would be where the most service was needed. Seeing the memorials, especially the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and the Changing of the Guard, was breathtaking, Monroe said. “We all felt like we were doing a great service,” she said. “I spent a lot of the day crying, to tell you the truth.” It was an emotional return for the veterans as they arrived in Orlando International Airport. More crowds of people cheered and waved American flags for the group as they arrived single-file in their wheelchairs. “Coming back through the airport, the reception was so outstanding,” Monroe said. “Even children came up to shake your hand. Some blew kisses and some saluted. We got the full treatment.” Vietnam veterans such as Moffa received something that history had taken away from them — a proper welcome home. When looking through the names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on June 3, Moffa was shocked at the number of soldiers he recognized, realizing his name could have been any one of them. God was with him during that time, Moffa said — and on June 3 at the Orlando International Airport, the American people were with him too. “It was one of the best days of my life,” Moffa said. “I finally got the welcome home.”

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Nancy Reach shows off a woven piece during the Weavers of Orlando’s Blazing Shuttles Workshop.

This year, Weavers of Orlando is celebrating 75 years of promoting the fiber arts. TROY HERRING ASSOCIATE EDITOR

Her love for weaving started about 16 years ago, though it was completely by happenstance.

Trying to get into a pottery class at UCF, Winter Park resident Beverly Tavel decided to take a weaving class that was right next door to the pottery room — thinking she could ease her way in to the class at a later time. The pottery class didn’t happen, but that was OK, because Tavel had become totally engrained into the processes of weaving. “Once you’re weaving, your right hand is working, your left hand is working, your right leg is working, and your left leg is working — it’s an all-body experience,” Tavel said. “For me, it is more balancing. I was a school teacher for 30 years, so it was a lot of left brain paperwork — grading papers, writing everything down — and when I was weaving, I was able to let my right side work. … It’s very (meditative) when you get into the rhythm of it all.” Like it did for many fiber artists throughout Central Florida, the love for weaving

led Tavel to join the nonprofit Weavers of Orlando. As a member, she is also a part of the demonstration crew that goes around to schools, libraries, and other community spots to teach weaving. Since Weavers of Orlando was created in 1942, individuals such as Tavel, who find their passion in the fiber arts, have gathered together to create their own little community. Comprising 113 members who weave, spin, knit and crotchet, the group has been providing the community with art demonstrations and other programs for 75 years. The organization holds its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. until noon on the third Saturday of the month at Westminster Winter Park Towers. Weavers of Orlando also hold three-day workshops two to three times a year. Those who join the group come from many backgrounds and discover the organization in different ways. Marilyn Frew, a past president of the group, discovered Weavers from a contact she had made before moving to Florida from Virginia in 2001. “I moved in April, and I made

Below: Example of a watermelon weave. the contact in June, so I didn’t waste a lot time,” Frew said. “This is something I value, so people who are fans of fiber — weaving, spinning, and other fiber things — tend to gravitate to each other, and that is where most of my friendships are.” Frew first discovered a love for weaving back in the 1970s and ’80s, when her sons participated in 4H and raised sheep. She and the other 4H mothers collected the wool and learned to spin, which then led them to buy looms to start weaving. Since those early days of weaving, Frew has been a part of weaving guilds in both Virginia and Florida. Although she lives down in Palm Bay, a solid 77 miles southeast of Winter Park, Frew never misses a monthly meeting and enjoys the time she gets to be with colleagues. “I’ve learned a lot from the

people who have been there longer,” Frew said. Both Tavel and Frew have the mindset of true fiber artists. “I will probably weave until I am no longer able to see what I am doing,” Frew said. “I’m 76 this year, so we’re looking at 20 more years, but who knows, maybe 30 — if I’m really lucky.”

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y favorite Mother’s Day gift was a refrigerator magnet set with more Yiddish words than even my “Bubbie” (grandmother) spoke. Every time someone passes through my kitchen, they rearrange the magnets to make a sentence that speaks to them. My daughter’s message reads, “My mother has chutzpa (boldness).” My neighbor left behind a note saying, “What’s your shtick (talent, special area of interest)?” Although I only recognize about half the words (fortunately, it comes with a dictionary), there is something so appealing about the vocabulary that brings the text to life. Right now, I’m playing with the magnetic words “plotz” (collapse from excitement) and “kvetch” (complain). I decided to bring my magnet set to Orlando’s Yiddishe maven (Yiddish expert) to see what a real specialist could create with it. On the third Thursday of each month, volunteer Yiddish instructor Joan Pohl can be found surrounded by a crowd of seniors at a Longwood/Lake Mary senior living community eager to practice the Yiddish language during the one hour conversational class. For the past eight years, the longtime Winter Park resident has enriched and reconnected Yiddish speakers with a heritage that could have easily been forgotten. Pohl’s class, sponsored by the Jewish Pavilion, brings a taste of the Yiddish culture and language to the 15 to 40 students who attend the monthly offering. She also

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supplies a “nosh” or snack, homemade by her mother, who recently relocated to Central Florida. Pohl, a retired speech pathologist, welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds. While most of students hail from Brookdale Island Lake in Longwood and Oakmonte Village in Lake Mary, others commute from surrounding areas, even as far away as the Villages, for the one-of-a-kind chance to communicate in a forgotten tongue. Born in Israel, Pohl grew up in New York and Miami, and was the child of two Holocaust survivors, Aaron and Monya (Malka) Kornicki, from Poland and Germany. Her paternal grandmother, Rachel Kornicki, spoke Yiddish in the home while her parents were away at work. Pohl has fond memories of her Yiddish roots and is happy to have a skill that she can she share with the senior community. “Teaching Yiddish is as rewarding for myself as it is for the seniors,” Pohl said. “Although I am probably a generation younger than these seniors, their stories and childhoods are identical to mine. We are all the children of refugees, raised with grandparents and the Yiddish language in our homes. Spending time with other speakers (from beginner to fluent) has brought back feelings from my childhood and theirs, as well. “I am so grateful for this opportunity to share my love for Yiddish and to give back to my roots,” she said. “I love this language and culture of inclusion, where everyone is welcome, and where we ‘come back to the past to create the future.’” Community members of all ages and backgrounds are invited to join “A Taste of Yiddish,” which will resume in the fall. Knowledge of Yiddish is not required. Visit jewishpavilion.org or call (407) 678-9363.

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Seniors in Orlando looking to stay at home and take back their independence now have an answer. Say hello to Milo. Milo, a company launched in Charlotte, North Carolina, offers strategies and services for the elderly who wish to continue living at home — officially coming to the Central Florida area last month. “We are doing our primary operations out of the Oviedo market,” said Chris Eng, vice president of marketing for Milo. “Right now, we’re working on our first 50 charter members. It’s been really awesome. We’re open and available for services.” Those services include a companion who can visit a loved one three times a week, bringing them meals, checking on his or her well-being, giving light tech support, stocking the fridge and making the bed. Meals from Milo focus on taste and nutrition, including smothered steak with onions, steamed rice and green beans; seasoned shrimp with wild rice and mixed vegetables; and chicken and bean enchiladas with Spanish rice and seasoned corn. Milo companions hope to address each aspect of M.E.S.H. — move, eat, sleep and heal. It’s a care program developed by Harvard graduate Dr. Bill Thomas. “I’ve practiced geriatrics for a couple of decades,” Thomas said. “In that time, it became really clear to me that the best way to protect your independence as you age is also the simplest. We help people move, eat, sleep and heal in ways that actually protect and extend their independence.” “If you look around the field of aging, there are a lot of businesses that are actually based on dependence, which actually help people cope with being dependent,” Thomas said. “Milo is launching a whole new segment in the aging arena. We’re launching an independence initiative. Milo is designed to help people protect and sustain their independence.” Milo provides a free tablet for members and an app that members and their loved ones can use. The app allows members to communicate how they’re doing in the areas of move, eat, sleep and heal. Staff and loved ones can see the results in real time. Milo also offers a wearable fall detection device with access to assistance 24/7. A sleep tracker is in the works, as well. “We’re continuing to a build a really robust technology platform to support and enhance their independence at home,” Eng said. The care program implemented by Milo already is gaining traction in Charlotte since it first launched earlier this year, already serving 100 customers in that area. It all ties into giving members something that they desperately need for independence: function. “There’s a huge amount of medical research that shows that, contrary to what people think, it’s not your health status that challenges your independence, it’s your function,” Thomas said.

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One Senior Place is located at 715 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs. For more information, visit oneseniorplace.com. Memories in the Making takes place at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. People experiencing early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia can express themselves through watercolor painting and drawing. RSVP by calling (407) 951-7992. Musical Minds Choir rehearses from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday. It currently is looking for new members. For more information or to enroll, email MusicalMinds@ cfcommunityarts.com. Senior Club meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays. This club features coffee, games and senior resource information. A day trip to Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows will take place on Tuesday, July 11. Join a group for food, fellowship and laughs as they witness a showing of “Lord Mansfield’s Fox Hunt.” Cost is $76 per person, which includes the motor coach, theater ticket, lunch and gratuities. To make a reservation, call 407-855-9732. They will depart from the Target at Lake Mary at 10:30 a.m. and from One Senior Place at 10:45 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure. CASSELBERRY

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The Casselberry Recreation Center at 200 N. Triplet Drive hosts a number of exercise classes available to seniors. Chair Yoga, at 10 a.m. Mondays, will get you moving again. The cost is $2 per class. Gentle/Restorative Yoga is from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Sundays. The cost is $10. Senior citizen discount is $5 per class. Alice Gomes, (609) 290-8195 or email alice@ imagineyoga.net.

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Yoga Technique is from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. The cost is $10 per class. Senior citizen’s discount is $5 per class. Chairobics is from 11:05 a.m. to noon Mondays and Wednesdays. The class is free. For more information, contact Claudia Laine at (407) 7189066. Tai Chi for Beginners is at 1 p.m. Mondays. The cost is $5 per class or $20 per month. Eric Raboy, (407) 731-9130. Tai Chi for Intermediates is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays. The cost is $5 per class or $20 per month. For more information, contact Eric Raboy at (407) 731-9130.

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The Maitland Senior Center is located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For more information about these and any other events at the Maitland Senior Center, call (407) 539-6251 or visit itsmymaitland.com.

Tap Dance for Beginners is at 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Bingo is from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $3 per session. Duplicate Bridge is from noon to 4 p.m. Mondays. Shore up your skills in this classic game. Casual bridge is from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Progressive bridge is from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays.

Art Class meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Get help with techniques. Seating is limited. Cost is $16 per month. Supplies are not provided. Beginning Bridge takes place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Class has limited seating. Cost is $2.50 per class per person.

Line Dancing is from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Classes are subject to change. Karen Sorrentino at (407) 262- 7700, Ext. 1575, or ksorrentino@ casselberry.org.

Beginning Spanish is from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Cost of the class is $4 per class. Call to inquire about availability. Bridge Group meets at noon Mondays. Spend time playing bridge and making new friends. Brookdale Celebrates takes place at 1 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Brookdale Island Lake. Celebrate birthdays, play a game and win prizes. For more information, call (407) 767-6600. Chair Yoga with Donna takes place at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Cost of the class is a $2 donation to the teacher. Space is limited.

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Writers Critique meets from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays. Share your autobiographical, functional or opinion pieces with others. Yoga with John takes place at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own mat. Cost of the class is $3 to the teacher.

iPad Classes are at 10:45 a.m. Mondays. Cost of the class is $5 to the teacher. Movie Screenings take place at 1 p.m. Fridays. Check the center’s calendar online to see what movies are showing. Please call to reserve your seat. Recorder Classes with Ann take place at 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Free. Call the Senior Center at (407) 539-6251 for specifics on this class. Tai Chi with Esther takes place at 9 a.m. Tuesdays. Cost of the class is $10 per month to the teacher. Wear a white shirt, black pants and comfortable shoes.

RDV SPORTSPLEX ATHLETIC CLUB The RDV Sportsplex Athletic Club offers senior memberships for area residents ages 60 and older for $59 a month. Membership includes free classes. For more information, visit tinyurl. com/RDVsenior. ORLANDO ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CENTER The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center is located at 1506 Lake Highland Drive, Orlando. For more, visit adrccares. org. Support Group for Caregivers meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Reeves United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando.

MEET & MIX DANCE CLUB The Meet and Mix Dance Club hosts ballroom dancing for seniors with a 12-piece dance band from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Marks Street Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Singles and couples are welcome and refreshments are served. Call (407) 254-1066. MUSICAL MINDS CHOIR! Join the Central Florida Community Arts Musical Minds Choir!, CFCArts and Watercrest Senior Living Group invite all individuals with early stage memory loss from Alzheimer’s or dementia to join in choir rehearsals with their significant other or caregiver, regardless of experience or skill level at rehearsals. The Musical Minds Choir rehearsals are at Central Christian Church, 250 S.W. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Contact info@ cfcommunityarts.com or call (407) 937-1800. WHIRL & TWIRL SQUARE DANCE CLUB The Whirl & Twirl Square Dance Club hosts dances throughout the month at 6949 Venture Circle, Orlando. Square dancing is fun exercise for your body and your mind. Call (407) 679- 2882 or visit oridasquaredance. com/whirlandtwirl. ORLANDO AMERICAN MAH JONGG Orlando American Mah Jongg players meet from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays

at Westerly’s Restaurant, MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. This group is for players who have their current National Mah Jongg league card. Visit meetup.com/Orlando-American-Mah-Jongg-Players. BELLES AND BEAUS DANCE CLUB The Belles and Beaus Dance Club hosts ballroom dancing with a live band from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Marks Street Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Adult singles and couples are welcome. Cost is $4 per member and $5 per guest. (407) 644-4200. YOUR ACTIVE CITY SENIORS The Your Adult Club Socials holds dances from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Marks Street Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Cost is $4 for members and $6 for guests. (407) 339- 5393 or (407) 889-4047.

BEARDALL SENIOR CENTER Orlando’s Beardall Senior Center is located at 800 Delaney Ave. Call (407) 2464440 or visit cityoforlando. net/fpr/senior-programs. AARP Tax Services are available from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Balance and Fall-Prevention Class takes place at 1 p.m. Thursdays. This 30-minute class emphasizes strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Cost is $3 per person. Clogging takes place beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Beginners can learn at 6:30 p.m., and advanced is at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $4 per class. Dances will be held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month for $4. Mah Jongg Classes take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. This game will help keep you sharp. Free.

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of retirement a few years ago to join Elite because, he said, he saw the value in what they offered their clients. “The equipment here is top of the line and the techniques produce results like no other,” Rinehart said. At Elite, education is as important as the equipment. Before clients spend anytime working out, they share their medical history, goals and concerns with trainers who develop a plan that covers time inside and outside of the gym. “Clients’ needs are evaluated and we give them a detailed analysis of what they need to do, especially at home, to accomplish their goals,” said owner Monte Mitchell. Homework might include keeping food and exercise journals to learn more about their habits, especially if weight loss is a goal.

The gym also offers a 12-week group nutrition workshop to their members, guaranteeing results for their clients, provided they follow all the recommendations made during their consultation. 70-year-old physician Dr. Maria Bors has been a client of Elite for seven years and finds that training there fits quite nicely into her busy lifestyle. “The 20-minute workouts are easy for me to fit in and I find them easy to commit to,” Bors said.

Rather than working out with sweaty, bulked-up gym rats, Elite’s clients find an almost Zen-like atmosphere, with trainers attentive to their every motion. Speaking in tones of calm assurance, trainers offer equal parts encouragement and challenge, pushing clients to new levels. The workouts are physically demanding, but not in the way one might expect. Motions are slow and intensely controlled, demanding maximum effort from muscles while barely breaking a sweat. “Many clients don’t even change out of office clothes,” Rinehart said. “They simply don’t need to.” Before beginning with Elite, Bors suffered from daily back pain, but after just a few months in the gym, she experienced a noticeable change in pain levels and now rarely suffers at all. “It’s been remarkable for me,” she said. “I can feel how strong I am, especially when I am traveling carrying luggage. I have a strength I never had before.” “The strength training is very good for preventing bone loss,” said Bors, “which is something we all need as we age.”

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Why you shouldn’t start exercising tomorrow you’re going to start building a habit, make it a healthy one instead of a procrastinating one. Let’s look at a few ways to start exercising today instead of putting off to a tomorrow. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND BY PATRICK MCGAHA JR. ANYTIME FITNESS

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omorrow is a wonderful day of possibilities, optimism and achievements. Tomorrow’s schedule and potential accomplishments are motivational and limitless. However, as the song boasts for tomorrow, “You’re always a day away.” We never actually get to accomplish anything tomorrow. I’ve never experienced or lived through a tomorrow. I’ve only lived and accomplished things during a today. It sounds great to plan your accomplishments for tomorrow, but why not start today? Once you get to this, so called, tomorrow, then it will be your today. Additionally, if

Stephen R. Covey wrote about this tactic in his bestselling book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” A lot of times, when we start a new activity or a purposeful new habit, it can be overwhelming — especially if we don’t know what we’re doing. It can take on a larger-than-life character and become more daunting than the actual activity. So, before you get started, set a few short-term goals and gain a perspective around those goals. For example, start with a time-based goal: If you’re going to begin exercising at 10 a.m., then set a goal to be done by 11 a.m. This way, you know that by 11, you will have completed a workout and successfully accomplished your task. By knowing when

Savvy Seniors meets at 2 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn how to use new technology. Space is limited, so grab your seat early. Shuffleboard games take place at 7 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Free. Studio Art Class takes place at 1 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. Saturdays. Cost is $31.50 per month. Yoga is from 9:15 to 10 a.m. every Friday. Gain range of motion, flexibility, strength and balance. Cost is $5 per class. OVIEDO ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CENTER The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center organizes meetings throughout Central Florida. Meetings take place at 1:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Oviedo YMCA, 7900 Red Bug Lake Road. Call (407) 843-1910. WINTER PARK ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA CENTER Support Groups for Caregivers meet at 10 a.m. the first Tuesday of every month at Easter Seals Daybreak at the Miller Center, 2010 Mizell Ave., Winter Park. Men’s Group meets at 10 a.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at Denny’s, 2684 Lee Road, Winter Park. WINTER PARK FLORIDA BLUE CENTER The center is located at 434 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park. Call (321) 441-2020. Tai Chi classes are every Monday at 3:30 p.m. Yoga classes are every Wednesday at 5 p.m.

your workout will end, you gain a more realistic idea of the size of the task. The end of your workout isn’t some nebulous time in the future. It’s at 11 a.m., and you can move on to what you want to do next in your day. ANTICIPATE THE UNEXPECTED

I’ve procrastinated on my workouts before, putting them off until tomorrow, and something else always seems to come up that makes me put my workout off yet again. Regardless of your planning for the day, as the day goes on, things seem to pop up and interrupt the plan. Prioritize your workout today and put it in your schedule before anything else. For me, that means getting it done first thing in the morning. I’ve found that waking up before most everyone else ensures interruptions won’t pop up and push my workout to another day. Knowing that unexpected things will arise and scheduling your workout accordingly today will help

consistently achieve a workout every day. TAP INTO YOUR RESOURCES

Friends and workout buddies are a great resource to staying on track and keeping your workouts consistent. When you plan to exercise with someone, you’re more likely to stay committed and keep on track with your exercise. There’s a sense of being committed to your friend or workout buddy — even if your commitment to your exercise routine begins to wane. They are your accountability and motivator when doubt starts to creep in to your psyche. Another great resource, especially when starting out, is a personal trainer. The advantages to using a personal trainer are their accountability, motivation and knowledge. Using a trainer can help you build your knowledge of exercising and help focus on certain areas of the body that may need a little extra attention. Anytime Fitness trainers

conduct a thorough fitness assessment before taking our clients through a session to identify any muscle imbalances and areas of weakness. This helps them better customize a plan geared toward the individual and strengthening the areas most important as we age. The gym also provides complimentary fitness assessments to anyone who is interested. Simply call or email to schedule your complimentary fitness assessment. But be sure to reach out to us today, because tomorrow is always a day away! Patrick McGaha Jr. is the member experience manager at Anytime Fitness in Winter Park. He helps build a welcoming environment in the club that is conducive to helping members and clients reach their health fitness goals. To get your fitness and nutrition related questions answered by a certified personal trainer, or for a free personal training session, call (321) 9725833 or email askatrainer@ anytimefitness.com.

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Six tips to make seniors a tougher target The Elder-Abuse Symposium was held in June in honor of World Elder Abuse Day. 6 CONTRIBUTING WRITER

“Fraud happens to everyone from youngest to oldest — and to people of all backgrounds,” said Detective Leamon “Lee” Davis, of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. “Today, we are going to talk about making elders a tougher target. … Just like you and I head into work on Monday morning, full-time scammers head to their warehouse each Monday, too.” Davis made these comments at the 11th annual Education and Prevention Symposium Friday, June 16, in acknowledgement of World Elder-Abuse Day. Sally Kopke, of Vitas Healthcare, welcomed the crowd of almost 200 nurses, caregivers, social workers and professionals on aging to the event, appropriately titled “Breaking the Silence of Elder Abuse.” Sponsors included AARP, Orange County, 50 Plus FYI Resource Network and Vitas. Mimi Reggentin, program manager of the Orange County Office on Aging, said event organizers and partners wanted to start off the day with some real-life stories of elder-abuse. She introduced Davis to participants, noting her department had created a fraud prevention booklet in partnership with the Sheriff’s Office.

Throughout the six-hour symposium, experts in law enforcement, elder law and senior health care shared tips on protecting seniors from a variety of elder-abuse scams. As vulnerable members of society, elders can benefit from the following scam-prevention tips:

Protect your personal information. Davis warned we should all be careful with whom we share our date of birth, Social Security numbers and PINs. Remember to use “inside voices” at the pharmacy when asked our date of birth and address to pick up our prescriptions.

Do you know where your wallet or purse is right now? Detective Davis recommended keeping these items on your person at all times to remove the possibility of crimes of opportunity.

Do not answer a phone call (whether home or cell) if you are not familiar with the number. A Seminole County area police officer said she never answers unknown numbers. If the call is important, the caller will leave a message.

Verify. Verify. Verify. Many of us have received phone calls from our credit card

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company’s fraud department. Typically, the caller asks if you have made purchases that deviate from your usual buying patterns or geographical locations. (For example, you live in Florida, but a purchase was made at a grocery store in Montana.) Recently, Emily Newman, of the Orlando Senior Help Desk received a similar call. She verified a recent purchase with the caller, but when asked for additional information, she chose to call the customer service number on the back of her credit card to verify the caller. Newman

said she never gives out personal information without verifying the identity of the caller or asking to speak to a supervisor.

It’s OK to hang up on a caller. Pedro Portuondo, of the Senior Resource Alliance’s Elder Prevention Program, said if you are targeted by an unwanted sales call or an unknown caller, simply cut them off. Although it may be “their job” to keep you on the phone, it is “your job” to safeguard yourself and your valuables.

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Keep up on the latest scams. Seniors vs. Crime is a special project of the Florida Attorney General. This organization, as well as area police are willing to come out to talk to senior groups about crime prevention. Contact Davis at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office’s Economic Crimes Unit, (407) 2547000, Ext. 70612. A popular scam is the kidnapped or “stuck” relative (often a grandchild) who needs thousands of dollars in ransom money or funds to get home from a faraway place. If you receive a call like this, think twice before you give your credit-card information. Ask yourself, “Is my grandchild even out of the country?” If tempted to respond, verify the information with parents or friends first. Then, report the situation to local law enforcement. Wire money only as a last resort. Wires can be hard to trace and impossible to retrieve once sent. This advice applies to readers of all ages. Recently, a Longwood teenager was approached by a potential employer who sent her a $5,000 check (as an advance); and then requested $1,000 be wired to a third party. While the teenager wanted to be a good employee and follow the request, the situation “just didn’t feel right.” The teen reached out to her parents, who were able to reverse the transfer of funds.

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