Membership Opportunities - ONGOING

Ongoing — Female Golfers Needed
The West Orange Ladies over-50 golf team seeks beginner female golfers to play weekends in the Southwest Orlando area. There is no fee to join. For more information, email delmac68@yahoo.com.

Ongoing — Members Needed
Friendship Force of Greater Orlando, a club with a mission to create an environment in which personal friendships are established across the cultural and geographical barriers that separate people, seeks members. For more information, call JoAnn Gatlin, 407-876-3569; or email oakdale@cfl.rr.com.

Ongoing — Prayer Group For Mothers
Moms interested in joining a prayer group to pray for their children and their children’s schools, teachers and administrators should call 407-248-8664 for more information.

Ongoing — Home-Church Gatherings
Southwest-area community members are invited to attend home-church gatherings with a group of families/individuals who meet to encourage and edify each other. Christians and those wanting to learn more about Jesus are welcome. For more information, call 407-877-3936.

Ongoing — Girl Scout Program
Girl Scouts of Citrus Council Inc. invites girls 5-17 to join its program. For more information, call 407-896-4475 or visit www.citrus-gs.org on the Web.

Classes / Programs - ONGOING

Ongoing — Alzheimer’s Program For Caregivers
Families dealing with the difficult behavioral changes that often are associated with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias are invited to view free, e-learning modules at www.helpforalzheimersfamilies.com on the Web. The online training program teaches viewers how to manage behaviors, encourage engagement and care for themselves while caring for their loved one. For more information, call 407-445-8885.

Ongoing — Mental Health Course
The Mental Health Association of Central Florida offers a four-hour course for anyone wanting to be a volunteer guardian and those affected by the Baker Act. The course teaches participants how to help a loved one through an involuntary confinement. Cost: $50. For more information, call 407-898-0110 or visit www.itsokaytogethelp.com on the Web.

Ongoing — Wellness & Hydration Program
The public is invited to a wellness and hydration program, during which guests learn about achieving optimal health naturally. Times and locations vary. For more information, call 407-325-6174 or 407-342-1474.

Ongoing — Literacy Classes
The Adult Literacy League offers a variety of free classes for adults with low levels of literacy in Orange and Osceola counties. Times and locations vary, and registration is required. Students may join classes anytime, and one-on-one tutoring is available. For more information, call 407-422-1540 or visit www.adultliteracyleague.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 — Financial Classes
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, offers Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Time: Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-876-4991, ext. 268; or visit www.st.lukes.org on the Web.

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 email delmac68@yahoo.com.

Ongoing — Women’s Classes
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, offers the following classes for women: needlework, quilting and crafts in the Fellowship Hall on Mondays at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and some Saturday morning classes; and canning and preserves in Building C’s kitchen one night per week. Items made are sold at the church’s annual bazaar, and bazaar proceeds benefit missions and charities. Materials and donations welcome. For more information, call Karen Brown, 407-876-5532.

Ongoing — Stationary Cycling Classes
The Jewish Community Center of Southwest Orlando at the Jack & Lee Rosen Campus, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, offers the following stationary cycling classes: Mondays from 10:15-11:15 a.m., Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 9:15-10:15 a.m., Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 a.m., and Fridays from 9-10 a.m. Cost: free for JCC members, $10 for nonmembers. For more information, call Lorri Levine, 407-387-5330; email lorril@orlandojcc.org; or visit www.orlandojcc.org on the Web.

Ongoing — Exercise Classes
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, offers the following exercise classes for men and women: 50+ aerobic conditioning and strength training; and Body Blast, an interval training class using weights and exercise bands. Times vary. Cost: $1-$5 per class. For more information, call 407-876-4991 or visit www.st.lukes.org on the Web.

How To Submit Community Contributions

Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are welcome.
Please send information six weeks before the event to:

7901 Kingspointe Parkway
Suite 28
Orlando, FL 32819-8386

Call: 407-351-1573, ext. 21

Email: Lisa@kearneypublishing.com