WHAT’S HAPPENING

Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 28, Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, 407-254-9070.

AARP Smart Driver Vehicle Technology Workshop: Learn how to use the technology to keep you safe and driving enjoyable. Understand your car’s new gadgets, such as back up cameras, drowsy driver alert, blind spot and forward collision warnings, automatic parking and emergency response systems, lane departure warning and smart headlights. Receive a vehicle Technology Checklist to use when shopping for a new car or for features that may already be in your car. Advance registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. March 29, Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, $5, 877-805-4115.

AARP Smart Driver Vehicle Technology Workshop: Learn how to use the technology to keep you safe and driving enjoyable. Understand your car’s new gadgets, such as back up cameras, drowsy driver alert, blind spot and forward collision warnings, automatic parking and emergency response systems, lane departure warning and smart headlights. Receive a vehicle Technology Checklist to use when shopping for a new car or for features that may already be in your car. Advance registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Westminster Winter Park, 1111 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, $5, 877-805-4115.

Writer’s critique: Read from your own work and offer positive critiques to fellow writers in a friendly, supportive environment. Call prior to first attendance. 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Maitland Senior Center, 345 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, free, 407-539-6251.

Retired nurses: The Florida Society of Registered Nurses Retired will meet for fellowship and speakers on current health related issues. 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month, Denny’s, 440 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, purchase your own meal, 407-281-1527.

Bridge lessons: Learn how to play bridge. Call in advance. Space is limited. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Maitland Senior Center, 345 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, $2.50 per class, 407-539-6251.

Singles

Social dancing: Social dancing with live music for seniors and all dancers. Sponsored by Your Active City Seniors Inc. 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, $5 for members, $6 for nonmembers, 407-339-5393.

Social/Hobby Clubs

Pine Castle Historical Society: Heidi Pribell will discuss her 14 year long saga to save a national treasure an exquisite mantlepiece she found in a trash heap in a Boston brownstone basement. 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, free, 407-716-1566.

West Orange Women: Monthly luncheon. Reservations required. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 13, Big Fin Restaurant, 8046 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando, $25 includes beef tips or salmon, vegetable, dessert and beverage, 407-258-8155 between 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Orlando Society of Model Railroaders:

Scribes of Central Florida Calligraphy Guild: Open to all who are interested or want to learn more about calligraphy. 1 p.m. the first Sunday of each month September through May, Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, free, 407-603-0214.

Central Florida Stamp Club: Tom Lera will give a Halloween program on bats and caves on stamps. 6-9 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-889-0528.

Italian American Social Club of Central Florida: General meeting, 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month; board meeting, 7:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month; dinner dances, with live bands, 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday ($30 for members, $35 for guests, includes open bar); Italian American Social Club of Central Florida, 5900 Hibiscus Road, Orlando, 407-273-2830.

Central Florida Fruit Society: Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally. 6:30-9 p.m. the third Monday of the month (except July), Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-995-6717.

‘Sew Crazies’: Orlando Chapter neighborhood group of American Sewing Guild. Programs cover many aspects of sewing and quilting and all levels are welcome. First two visits are free, then ASG membership is required. 10 a.m. the second Monday of the month, The Sewing Studio, 9605 U.S. Highway 17-92, Maitland, 407-620-9545.

Central Florida Coin Club: Weekly presentations. 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-657-6440.

Order of the Skywatcher Clan: A meeting of the nonprofit Order of the Skywatcher Clan, which takes monthly trips to the tribe’s cave near Belleview to explore. Training is provided, if needed. Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting, camping, Native American arts and crafts, tribal matters, video production, seeking Skywatcher tribal descendants, astronomy, science, model building. Advance registration required. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, a private residence, 3415 Silverwood Drive, Orlando, free, 407-293-1739.

Lockheed Martin Dive Club: Hear from informative speakers and about upcoming dive trips. All are welcome. 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, Logan’s Roadhouse, 3060 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, free, buy your own food, 407-778-5038.

Florida Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America: You don’t have to have an antique car to join. All cars and owners welcome. 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month, Kress Memorial Church, 746 Formosa Ave., Winter Park, free, 732-895-1227.

Central Florida Porcelain Artists: Porcelain painters of all skill levels are welcome. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, First Baptist Church of Winter Park, 1021 N. New York Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-797-1472.

Support Group

Myasthenia gravis: A support group for people diagnosed with myasthenia gravis will meet. Myasthenia gravis is a disease of faulty nerve conduction characterized by weakness and quick fatigue of muscles, especially in the face and neck. This is the holiday meeting. Bring a snack to share. 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8, Orlando Regional Medical Center, 52 W. Underwood St., Orlando, free, 407-273-9864.

Widowed Friends of Florida: For all widowed men and women. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 6425 University Blvd., Winter Park, free, buy your own food, 407-671-4330.

Healing After a Loved Ones Suicide: 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month, St. John Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, free, 321-663-4703.

GriefShare: Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a family member or friend. 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park, $15 for materials, call 407-644-1199 to register.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, University Seventh-day Adventist Church, 9191 University Blvd., Orlando, $32 annually, 407-227-7946.

Lupus: The Orlando/Winter Park Lupus support group will meet in the conference center off of Mizell Avenue. 1 p.m. the second Saturday of every month, Winter Park Memorial Hospital, 200 N. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-342-5467.

HLAA Hearing Loss: Helping everyone impacted by hearing loss through information, education, support and advocacy. 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month, O’Charley’s Restaurant, 8081 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, free, 407-656-9283.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Delaney Street Baptist Church, 1919 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, $32 annually, 407-898-6215.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): weigh-in 6:15 p.m., meeting 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Orange Tree Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 29 Orange Tree Circle, Winter Garden, $32 annually, 407-616-9618.

Cancer Support Ministry: The non-denominational group is led by cancer survivors and caregivers and is open to all cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and loved ones. 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, free, 407-876-4991.

Alzheimer’s disease: A group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. 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, 407-843-1910.

Alzheimer’s disease: A group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month, Reeves United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, free, 407-843-1910.

Male Alzheimer’s caregivers forum: 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, 407-843-1910.

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Christ Church Unity, 771 Holden Ave., Orlando, free, 407-234-6023.