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 like 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.
GARDENERS GROWING TOGETHER This group will start hosting socially distanced meetings for exchanging ideas. Email alysonescribano@gmail.com for details.
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.
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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. PICK-UP BASKETBALL Basketball enthusiasts will meet at Blue Jacket Park courts for
BALDWIN PARK LIVING | JULY 2021
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 will not be offering yoga classes in July. For the August schedule, go to bluemoon.yoga or email becca@bluemoon.yoga. n CHAMPIONSHIP MARTIAL ARTS — In-person classes are back in action with various safety precautions. Visit championshipmartialarts.com/baldwin-park to learn more. n F45 TRAINING — Enjoy a functional, full-body workout while improving energy levels, metabolic rate, strength and endurance. Visit f45training. com/baldwinparkfl. n 9ROUND FITNESS — Enjoy a 30-minute total body workout in a kickboxing-themed fitness program. For information, visit facebook.com/9RoundOrlandoJakeSt. n NOVEMBER PROJECT — This group is offering free
five-on-five play as soon as the city basketball courts reopen! Contact Rick at rickschreiber2@gmail.com.
NEW! BALDWIN PARK LGBTQ+ The purpose of the Baldwin Park LGBTQ+ group is to provide social activities for Baldwin Park residents that identify as LGBTQ+, family members and allies of the community. For more information, contact Byron P. Lee at byron@biobitworks.com or call (470) 898-9315.
weekly workouts. Visit november-project.com for more information. n RAY OF LIGHT YOGA — Yoga instructor Lisa Schreiber hosts various yoga classes. You can also enjoy monthly outdoor Mommy and Me Yoga, best for little yogis ages 2 to 5 and their adult. Practice relaxation techniques and yoga poses, and get mindful with crafts and other activities for family fun. Reach Schreiber at lisafineman@ yahoo.com. 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.
TACTICAL BREWING RUNNING CLUB If you love beer and running, this group is for you. Meet 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.
