Events / Performances — JUNE 2013
June 1 — Community Festival
Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts the 11th annual Make ‘m Smile Festival, an event that celebrates children with special needs and includes entertainment, food and family activities. Time: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $3 per wristband; $10 per wristband 4-pack. For more information and to register, visit www.nathanielshope.org on the Web.
June 6 — Art Museum Event
Orlando Museum of Art Associates, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, hosts Collaboration, a 1st Thursdays event that includes art, food, drinks and more. Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $10, nonmembers; free for OMA members. For more information, call 407-896-4231 or visit www.omart.org/programs/1st-thursdays on the Web.
June 8 — Community Festival
The town of Oakland hosts the seventh annual Triple “A” Festival, including African-American artwork, family-friendly fun, musical entertainment and more, at Speer Park, 331 N. Tubb St., Oakland. Time: noon-6 p.m. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call 800-409-6133, ext. 0; or visit hapcotriplea.eventbrite.com on the Web.
June 9 — Free Family Day
The Mennello Museum of American Art at Orlando Loch Haven Park, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, holds Free Family Day on the Second Sunday, including themed activities, a make-and-take craft station, and minitours from noon-2:30 p.m. This month includes festivities in celebration of the birth date of Earl Cunningham (1893-1977), the self-taught artist whose collection of paintings remain on permanent display at the museum. Time: noon-4:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Admission is free. For more information, call 407-246-4278 or visit www.mennellomuseum.com on the Web.
June 14 — Food Truck Event
West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts Food Truck Crazy, including family-friendly fun and food trucks. Time: second Friday of each month from 4-8 p.m. Admission is free, and entrees are generally $6-$8. For more information, call 407-296-5882.
Classes / Programs — JUNE 2013
June 11 & 20 — Caregiver Seminar Series
Counsel for Caregivers sponsors a free seminar series at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, and Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. Topics include Social Security 101 and Conversations You Should Be Having With Your Doctor — and How to Have Them. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at West Oaks Library; third Thursday of each month at 12:10 p.m. at Orlando Public Library. Dates vary, and online registration is required via email to officeonaging@ocfl.net. For more information, call 407-836-7446.
Support Groups — MAY 2013
May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Divorce Support-Group Meetings
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts free divorce recovery support-group meetings in Room B204 for anyone at any stage of divorce. Registration is not necessary. Time: Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-876-4991 or visit www.st.lukes.org on the Web.
May 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27 — Bereavement Support-Group Meetings
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care offers the following bereavement support-group meetings: Fridays from 2-3:30 p.m., a general support group meets at Starlight Ranch, 6000 Pershing Ave., Orlando. For more information and to preregister, call Claudia Swonger, 407-206-2273; and Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m., a grieving parents group meets at Cornerstone Hospice’s office, 8009 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. For more information, visit www.cornerstonehospice.org on the Web.
May 7 — Grief Support & Recovery Meeting
Faith Center International, 3832 W. New Hampshire St., Orlando, hosts P.E.A.C.E. Grief and Recovery Ministry meetings for anyone who has suffered a loss of any kind. Time: first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call Sylvia Boyd, 407-290-2986; email momab68@hotmail.com; or visit www.thefaithcenter.tv on the Web.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings
Recovery Inc., a self-help mental-health program for people affected by nervous conditions, depression, anxiety or other emotional problems, holds support-group meetings in Classroom 1 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, call Ina, 407-616-7179.
May 7 & 17 — Memory Disorders Support Programs
Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts monthly support programs for both those diagnosed with memory disorders and their caregivers/family members/friends. Time: first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. and the third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, call Jennifer Magbanua, LMFT, 407-536-8877; or Sue Odena, 407-760-2304.
May 8 — Cancer Support-Group Meeting
Sand Lake Cancer Center, 7450 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Orlando, hosts a free support-group meeting, including various topics and guest speakers, for anyone who has cancer. Time: second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-351-1002.
May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Nar-Anon Support Meetings
Nar-Anon Family Groups, a 12-step support group for families and friends of people dealing with addiction, meets at Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road, Windermere. Time: Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 888-947-8885 or visit www.naranonfl.org on the Web.
May 9 & 23 — Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support-Group Meetings
Clermont Health & Rehabilitation Center, 151 E. Minnehaha Ave., Clermont, hosts Alzheimer’s disease/dementia support-group meetings for caregivers. Time: second and fourth Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. For more information, call Linda Begley, 352-394-2188, ext. 302.
May 14 & 28 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Orlando sponsors a free family support-group meeting for anyone recovering from mental illness and those who have a family member living with a mental illness at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Trained facilitators lead the meetings. Time: second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253-1900.
May 15 — PFLAG Meeting
First United Methodist Church, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando, hosts a free and confidential Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays support group meeting. Time: third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.pflagorlando.org on the Web.
Networking / Clubs — MAY 2013
May 1 & 15 — Networking Group Meetings
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli, 10185 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Networking Group, exclusive to one person per industry. Time: first and third Wednesday of every month from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email lindaost@msn.com or visit www.wochamber.com on the Web.
May 2 — Retired Educators Meeting
The Orange County Retired Educators Association meets at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, for its annual spring luncheon. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join. Reservations are required. Time: noon. Cost: $14. For more information, call 407-677-7092 or visit www.ocrea-fl.org on the Web.
May 2 — Women’s Republican Meeting
West Orange Republican Women, Federated meets at West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Reservations are required. Time: first Thursday of each month at noon. Cost: $17, includes lunch. For more information, call Wendy West, 321-276-3602; or visit www.worwf.com on the Web.
May 3 — Women’s Republican Meeting
The Orlando Republican Women’s Network holds its 2013 Outstanding Republican Awards Luncheon at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call Shirley Sims, 407-654-4694; or email shirleysims@earthlink.net.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Orlando Evening Rotary Club meets downtown at Doc’s Streetside Grille, 1315 S. Orange Ave., Third Floor, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email karunasab@yahoo.com.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
Rotary Club of Orlando Evening meets at Doc’s Streetside Grille, 1315 S. Orange Ave., Third Floor, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email rotarianscbd@gmail.com.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Leads-Group Meetings
The Tuesday Morning Leads Group invites the public to weekly meetings at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 10945 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Guests are asked to bring business cards. Time: 8-9 a.m. For more information, visit www.tuesdaymorningleadsgroup.com on the Web.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Windermere meets at Windermere Town Hall, 614 Main St., Windermere. Time: Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. For more information, call 321-356-0401.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips — Noon meets at O’Charley’s Restaurant, 8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at noon. For more information, call 407-694-9803.
May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Network Gatherings
The Tuesday Networking Group, sponsored by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce meets at Mimi’s Cafe, 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. Time: Tuesdays from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email jhwhite@cfl.rr.com or visit www.tuesdaynetworkinggroup.com on the Web.
May 8 — Women’s Republican Meeting
The Dr. Phillips-Windermere Republican Women’s Network meets at Westerly’s Restaurant at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Meetings include a meet-and-greet, program and lunch. Also offered is a Speaker’s Corner, where candidates or anyone with a conservative message of interest may speak to the group for three minutes. Time: second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Cost: $15. For more information, call Clarice Drexler, 407-247-7778; or email grmapretty@bellsouth.net.
May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Network Gatherings
The Power Lunch Chapter meets at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Time: Wednesdays from noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, call Kyle Butler, 407-370-3336; or email kbutler@precisiontelecom.biz.
May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Ocoee invites anyone interested to attend a group meeting at the Ocoee Community Center, 125 E. Oakland Ave., Ocoee. Time: Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 877-852-0754 or visit www.ocoeerotary.org on the Web.
May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Toastmasters Meetings
The Orlando International Toastmasters Club meets at Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. The club’s purpose is to help adults develop public-speaking and leadership skills. Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 321-663-5337 or visit orlando.toastmastersclubs.org on the Web.
May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips meets at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando. Time: Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m. For more information, call 407-934-7076 or visit www.drphillipsrotary.org on the Web.
May 9 — Women’s Luncheon & Meeting
West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden, hosts the Orlando Women’s Connection luncheon, including food, an inspirational speaker, fellowship, networking and an interesting program. Time: second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Donna, 407-719-1337; or Liz, 407-656-0090.
May 9 — Garden Club Meeting
The Windermere Garden Club meets at Windermere Town Hall, 614 Main St., Windermere. Time: second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.windermeregardenclub.org on the Web.
May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista meets at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista. Time: Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. For more information, visit www.rotarylbv.org on the Web.
May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Toastmasters Meetings
The Vista Toastmasters Southwest Orlando Club 7250 meets in the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Guests are welcome to attend for free. The club’s purpose is to provide a supportive, positive and engaging learning environment in which adults can develop public-speaking and leadership skills. Time: Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.vistatoastmasters.org on the Web.
May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Rotary Club Meetings
The West Orlando Rotary Club, 475 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando, welcomes visitors and potential members to its luncheon meetings. Time: Thursdays at noon. For more information, call 407-293-7528.
May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Professional Networking Meetings
Panera Bread in Dr. Phillips, 7826 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, hosts networking meetings for professionals looking to expand their businesses. Time: Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For more information, call Mark, 407-256-2771
May 11 — Book Club Meeting
The Literary Ladies Book Club, part of the Active 50+ program, meets at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Time: the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-656-4155.
May 14 — APICS Professionals Meeting
The Mid Florida APICS — Association for Operations Management — Chapter meets at Dubsdread Country Club, 549 Par St., Orlando. Kim Moore is the guest speaker, and reservations are required. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes dinner. For more information and to RSVP, call Megan Hamel, 407-356-5167; email megan.hamel@lmco.com; or visit www.apicsorlando.com on the Web.
May 14 — Records Management Meeting
Orlando ARMA, a chapter of the International Association of Records Managers and Administrators, meets in The Tap Room at Dubsdread Restaurant, 549 W. Par Ave., Orlando. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Lunch is included. For more information, visit www.armaorlando.org on the Web.
May 15 — Administrative Professionals Meeting
The Lake Buena Vista chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals meets at various locations in the Lake Buena Vista/Southwest Orlando area. Reservations are required by the prior Monday. Time: third Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Cost: $15, includes dinner. For more information, call Davida Heeder, 407-828-2012; or email davida.heeder@disney.com.
May 21 — Book Club Meeting
The Southwest Book Club meets at the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando, to discuss The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Time: 7 p.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323.
Miscellaneous — MAY 2013
Through July 12 — Submission Deadline
The city of Orlando seeks black-and-white photographs of the historic Rosemere residential district to feature in the 2014 Historic Preservation Board Calendar. Photos — up to three per entry — must be labeled on the back with the photographer’s name, daytime telephone number and the address of the subject; and they must be postmarked by July 12, 2013. Photographs should be mailed to the Historic Preservation Office, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802; or dropped off at HPO on the sixth floor of Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. For more information, call 407-246-3350 or 407-246-3416.
May 11 — Labrador Rescue Event
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida sponsors a meet-and-greet event, including information about the rescue and dogs available for adoption at Woof Gang Bakery, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 36, Orlando. Time: second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit www.lrrof.org on the Web.
May 12 — Mother’s Day Brunch
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, offers a Mother’s Day brunch, including a prime rib carving station, peel-and-eat shrimp, citrus-glazed salmon, Belgian waffles, assorted desserts and more. Reservations are required. Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $29.95, adults; $12.95, children. For more information, call 407-297-0050 or visit www.metrowestgolf.com on the Web.
May 12 — Mother’s Day Brunch
Stoneybrook West Golf Club, 15501 Towne Commons Blvd., Winter Garden, offers a Mother’s Day brunch, including mango chutney pork tenderloin, shrimp cocktail, chicken piccata, an omelette station, assorted desserts and more. Reservations are required. Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $28.95 for Stoneybrook residents; $32.95 for nonresidents. For more information, call 407-877-8533.
May 12 — Mother’s Day Brunch
Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana at Westin Imagine Orlando, 9501 Universal Blvd., Orlando, offers a Mother’s Day brunch. Reservations are required. Time: Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost: $39.95, adults; $19.95, children 4-12; free for children 3-younger. Valet parking is complimentary. For more information, call 407-233-2950 or visit www.fiorellasorlando.com on the Web.
May 12, 19 & 26 — Service Industry Nights
B.B. King’s Blues Club in Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, hosts Industry Sundays, including food and drink specials, disc jockeys, dancers and Cirque performers. Time: Sundays from 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Admission is free for service-industry employees. For more information, call 407-370-4550 or visit www.bbkingclubs.com on the Web.
May 15 — Dance For Seniors
Belles and Beaus Dance Club sponsors a “Bum’s Night” themed dance party at the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Attendees are encouraged to dress and dance like a bum. The evening includes live music by Soft Touch, and ballroom, line and Latin dancing. Refreshments are available, and singles and couples are welcome. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. For more information, call 407-277-7008.
May 28 & 29 — Acting Auditions
Central Florida Community Arts, 1111 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, holds auditions for lead character roles in the concert version production of Oklahoma. Applicants should prepare 16 bars of a traditional musical theater piece similar to Rogers and Hammerstein; bring sheet music in their key, as an accompanist is provided; and bring a nonreturnable head shot and résumé. Roles are unpaid. Time: 6-10 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, email sharon@cfcommunityarts.com.
