Events

Troubled marriages: The Retrouvaille of Orlando program is for couples who are struggling, separated or divorced but would like to give their marriages another chance. It is presented by volunteers. The program includes the July 17-19 weekend session and seven follow-up sessions. Follow-up sessions are free. The weekend will be conducted in compliance with CDC COVID-19 protections guidance. Revenue is used to continue and expand programs. Reservations required. July 17-19, San Pedro Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park, couples are asked to make an anonymous donation to cover the cost of their rooms and meals for the weekend session, 352-274-4614, retrouvaille.org.

Senior Softball: For seniors ages 50 and older. Players should arrive at 8 a.m. for batting practice, 9:15 a.m. game time Saturdays, Red Bug Lake Park, 3600 Red Bug Lake Road, Casselberry, $3, 407-779-6980.

Leo Miller Senior Softball: Open to ages 60 or older. 9:30 a.m. Mondays (pickup games) and Wednesdays (league games), Seminole County Softball Complex, 2200 North St., Altamonte Springs, $3, 407-600-3564.

Tools To Quit Smoking class: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tobacco Free Florida is offering virtual tobacco cessation classes across Central Florida which includes coaching and nicotine replacement therapy like patches and lozenges to participants at no cost. Advanced registration required. Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Department of Health. Upcoming classes include:

■ 5-6 p.m. July 14 and July 21

■ Noon-1 p.m. July 15 and July 22

■ 2-3 p.m. July 24 and July 31

■ 10-11 a.m. July 25 and Aug 1 To register, call 407-7166392.

Clear Face Masks and

Face Shields: The Lions of District 35-O Hearing Program are providing complimentary clear face masks and face shields to family, friends and associates of deaf and hearing impaired. Obtain a request form by emailing centralfloridalionshearing@gmail.com.

Raised Bed Vegetable and Herb Gardening: Leu Gardens’ Director Robert Bowden will walk you through each step of creating your own food oasis. Garden location, building materials, suitable growing media and even varietal selections for small spaces will be discussed. Advance registration required. 10 a.m.-noon July 8, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for member, $16 for nonmembers, 407-2462620.

LEC reopens on Saturdays: The Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays. Residents can stroll through the center’s gallery and learn about the county’s fragile ecosystems through handson displays. Staff will offer the following educational programs, which are limited to 10 persons each to allow for social distancing:

■ “Let’s hit the trails” hike, 9-10 a.m. July 18. Lace up your hiking boots and explore the plant and animal species that call scrub habitat their home.

■ Incredible insects hike, 9-10 a.m. July 25. Beetles, two-striped walking sticks and several species of spiders inhabit Lyonia Preserve. Venture out with LEC staff to explore and learn about the common species that live in the preserve and represent the largest group of creatures in the world.

Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, Ext. #21028.

Diabetes prevention program: This year-long, online class is for adults ages 18 or older who have been screened by their doctor and diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Advance registration required. Begins 1 p.m. July 14. To sign-up visit oclivingwell.eventbrite.com. Cost: $5. Details: 407-254-9218 or email shireen.campbellriley@ocfl.net.

New to Gardening in Florida: Leu Gardens’ director Robert Bowden, an Ohio transplant to Central Florida, will discuss garden plants, soil, sun and water and how they differ from other parts of the country. Advance registration required. 10 a.m.-noon July 16, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-246-2620.

Volusia County Master Gardener Plant Faire: Locals can purchase shrubs, perennials, butterfly plants and antique roses on July 18, by appointment only at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. Prices range from $2 to $15 each. A list of plants and prices is available at plantsales2020.volusiamg.org. To schedule an appointment and place your order, call the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension at 386-822-5778. Each appointment will be limited to two people.

Train Day at Pioneer Village: Osceola History will celebrate the 131st anniversary of the first train arriving in Narcoossee. Entertainment will include live music by Will Yancy throughout the day, spinning demonstrations, and churning homemade ice cream from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free ice cream for guests while supplies last. Guided tours available at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Event is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19, Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek, 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee, $8 adults, includes admission for two children under age 12 with each paid adult, admission for additional childrenis $4 per child, osceolahistory.org.

‘Evictions Process in a COVID-19 Environment’ Legal Matters Forum Series: Presented by Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell. This free forum will provide information about the evictions process during this time when tenants and landlords are trying to make ends meet during COVID-19. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions through the Q& A feature towards the end of their presentation. 6-8 p.m. July 23 on the Zoom platform. Registration: myorangeclerk.com.

Make a Terrarium: Get step-by-step instructions on how to design, make and care for your very own mini garden. All supplies are included, and you will go home with your own terrarium. Advance registration required. 9:30 a.m.-noon July 25, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $30 for garden members, $35 for nonmembers, 407246-2620.

Advanced Backyard Beekeeping: Discover ways to help keep your honey bee colonies healthy without the use of medications, pesticides, supplemental foods or any other chemicals in your hives. Learn about methods of Integrated Pest Management to help reduce pest problems facing colony health in Central Florida. Advance registration required. 1:30-3 p.m. July 25, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-2462620.

Edible Gardening: Learn about the simple ways to include edible plants into your yard for a functional and beautiful landscape. Advance registration required. 10 a.m.-noon July 28, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-246-2620.

GriefShare: A grief support program for adults who have lost a spouse or loved one by death. Advance registration required. 9:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 12-Nov. 11, First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, $20 includes supplies, 407-5144237.

Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. All proceeds benefit Franklin’s Friends and local animal welfare. Cocktail attire suggested. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 22, Holy Trinity Reception and Conference Center, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, $200 per person, 407-461-1768, unleashedfundraiser.info.

Grief Share ‘Loss of A Spouse’: 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 12, First Baptist Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, $10 donation for materials includes lunch, 407-514-4237.

Chairs 4 Charity: The event will feature an auction of one-of-a-kind art chairs made by local artists to benefit The Mustard Seed of Central Florida. There will also be food, live music, dancing, and silent and live auctions. 5:30-11 p.m. Sept. 19, Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, $125, 407-875-2040.

Grief Share - Surviving the Holidays: The program provides strategies for making it through the holiday season for adults who have lost spouses and loved ones through death. 9:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. Nov. 18, First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, free, 407-514-4237.

Morse Museum Reopens: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park has reopened. Public Museum and Museum Shop hours have been temporarily restricted to 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. To reduce direct personal contact, and to maintain recommended physical distancing, the Morse Museum has developed an appointment system for visitors to reserve a time slot prior to their visit. All those planning to visit the Museum are asked to make an appointment in advance of their visit. The last available appointment is at 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Appointments may be made by visiting morsemuseum.org/plan-your-visit or by calling 407-644-1429 during operating hours.

Virtual Landscape and Gardening classes: Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Orange County. Topics include selecting, plant and pruning shrubs, children in the vegetable garden, vegetable gardening in Central Florida. Advance registration required. Instructions on how to view the programs will be provided upon registration. Visit gardenflorida.eventbrite.com.

Bingo: Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. Social distancing will be observed. Reservations required. 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games, 407-629-4158.

Al-Anon Family Groups: A 12-step program offering experience, strength and hope for family members and friends of those affected by the disease of alcoholism. Virtual support meetings are available. Details: al-anonorlando.org or 407-896-4929.

Alzheimer’s disease: A group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, Health Central, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, free, adrccares.org/ adrc-events/ or 407-4367750.

Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 10 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month, Denny’s Restaurant, 2684 Lee Road, Winter Park, free, buy your own food, adrccares.org/adrc-events/ or 407-436-7750.

Alzheimer’s disease: A group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month, Easter Seals, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, free, adrccares.org/adrcevents/ or 407-436-7750.

Alzheimer’s disease: Fannie’s Friends: A group for adult daughters and adult granddaughters caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month, AdventHealth Winter Park Conference Center, 1925 Mizell Ave., Winter Park, free, adrccares.org/adrc-events/ or 407-436-7750.

Alzheimer’s disease: A group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 10 a.m. the second Thursday of the month, Maitland Presbyterian Church, 341 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, free, adrccares.org/adrc-events/ or 407-436-7750.

Alzheimer’s disease: A group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, Atria Park of Lake Forest, 5433 W. State Road 46, Sanford, free, adrccares.org/adrc-events/ or 407-436-7750.

GriefShare: Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a family member or friend. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park, $15 for materials, 407644-1199 to register.