Compiled by Jaime Silveira
Ongoing - Foreclosure Program
The Helpful Hands Foundation, a nonprofit organization co-authorized by the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Housing and Urban Development, offers help to families facing foreclosure. For more information, call Ralph Morris, 407-340-0082; e-mail ralphmorris@thhf.org; or visit www.thhf.org on the Web.
Ongoing - Mortgage Educational Seminars
Free seminars about refinancing and home-purchase mortgage loans are available for Southwest residents. For a seminar schedule or more information, call Rod Hall, 407-258-8708.
Ongoing - Classes Offered
First Baptist Church Windermere, 300 Main St., Windermere, offers a variety of classes designed to equip adults and students for today's world. For more information, call Mary Bilen, 407-876-2234.
Ongoing - Reverse-Mortgage Seminars
Senior-resource information about reverse mortgages, in-home or phone consultations, and group seminars are available in the Southwest area. Services are free. For more information, call 407-256-1940 or e-mail delmac68@yahoo.com.
Sept. 4 & 11 - Self-Defense Classes
Southwest resident Amy Garcia holds free self-defense classes for women and children at Victory Martial Arts, 7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 120, Orlando. Reservations are required. Time: Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 310-696-9904 or e-mail amyham5@msn.com.
Sept. 6, 7, 13 & 14 - Stitching-Group Gatherings
The Needles and Hoops and Twisted Stitchers stitching groups meet in the Dr. Phillips area. Time: Needles and Hoops meets Mondays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Twisted Stitchers meets Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 407-855-6878 or e-mail mcla7835@aol.com.
Sept. 6, 9, 13 & 16 - Fencing Classes For Seniors
Orange County Parks & Recreation's Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, offers fencing classes. Time: Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $7 per session. For more information, call 407-245-0921.
Sept. 7 & 14 - Surgical Weight-Loss Informational Seminars
U.S. Bariatric, 7300 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Suite 327, Orlando, holds free surgical weight-loss informational seminars. Time: Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-895-8008 or visit www.usbariatric.com.
Sept. 7 & 14 - Health & Wellness Programs
The public is invited to free health-and-wellness informational programs at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, where guests learn about achieving optimal health naturally. Time: Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-325-6174 or 407-342-1474.
Sept. 8 & 15 - Surgical Weight-Loss Informational Meetings
Keith Kim, M.D., and his team hold free surgical weight-loss informational meetings at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, 400 Celebration Place, Celebration. Time: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-303-4425 or visit www.celebrationbariatric.com on the Web.
Sept. 10 & 17 - Reverse-Mortgage Classes
The Senior Education Foundation presents free reverse-mortgage classes for senior homeowners 62-older at the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Time: Fridays at 11 a.m. For more information, call 407-696-0442.
Sept. 15 & Oct. 6 - Stitching-Group Gatherings
An informal stitching group meets at First Baptist Church Windermere, 300 Main St., FLC Room 108, Windermere. Techniques practiced include cross-stitch, needlepoint, quilting and more. Time: first and third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more information, call Marjorie, 407-877-1011.
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