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Events

Maitland Symphony Orchestra: Performing Arts Matter presents the Maitland Symphony Orchestra’s “European Spring - A Journey Through Europe.” 7 p.m. today, Venue on the Lake - The Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, $20 at the door, 321-303-1404.

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening: Enjoy a fun-filled presentation by Leu Gardens’ Executive Director, Robert Bowden, as he helps you discover the joys of growing vegetables and herbs in raised beds. Advance registration required. 10 a.m.-noon p.m. May 24, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $15 for garden members, $20 for nonmembers, leugardens. org, 407-246-2620.

Greater Orlando Civil War Roundtable:

This is the group’s annual banquet. It will be catered by the Olive Garden. The program will feature George and Martha Washington reenactors. Reservations required. 6 p.m. May 26, Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, $18, 407-331-9301.

Memorial Day Salute: Music by Post 2093 VFW Community Band; presentations by the Dr. Phillips ROTC, the POW/MIA Remembrance, the folding and meaning of the flag. Hosted by The Friends of Cypress Grove Park. 9:45 a.m.-noon May 28, Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave., Orlando, free.

Florida Fossil Hunters: Guest speaker James “Zach” Zacharias: senior curator at Daytona Museum of Arts and Science, will discuss sloth fossils. People attending meeting do not have to pay to park or enter Orlando Science Center. 2 p.m. kids’ meeting, 3 p.m. regular meeting May 28, Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, free, 407-699-9274.

Shingle Creek North Hike: Learn about native plants and animals in the Hunter’s Creek area. Presented by the Pine Lily Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Dress appropriately and bring water. 8:30-11 a.m. May 28, 13042 Hunter’s Vista Boulevard, Orlando, free. For more information and to register, visit fnps-pinelily. eventbrite.com/.

Life Model Painting: Paint or draw Vicky VanWinkle in a costumed figurative pose. Bring your own supplies, including a chair or easel if you plan on standing. Admission to the Gardens included with price of class. Advance registration required at leugardens.org. 9 a.m.-noon May 28, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $15 garden members, $20 nonmembers.

The Truth About Spending Your Nest Egg: Presented by Paul and Lyn Henderson, Certified Senior Housing Professionals. Reservations required. 9:30-11 a.m. June 2, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Ave., Winter Park, free, 407476-1808.

Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk in Winter Park. The routes include downtown streets, through residential areas, around lakes, and through a college campus. Two distances available - 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between 8:30-9:15 a.m. June 4, AMTRAK station, 148 E Morse Ave., Winter Park, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 12 or younger who do not want credit, 407-4911002.

Orlando Area Historical Rose Society: Members will talk about their favorite roses with pictures, followed by a walk in the gardens. 2:30 p.m. June 5, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-497-1639.

Driver safety program: The AARP Driver Safety Program’s Smart Driver Course helps participants refine driving skills and develop safe driving habits. Upon completion of the course, Florida drivers 50 or older may be eligible for vehicle insurance discounts. Registration required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, $20 for AARP members, $25 for nonmembers, 407-961-1473.

CultureFest Orlando: Featuring live entertainment, food vendors, and art exhibits. Noon-9 p.m. June 18, Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando, $5-$32, weareculturefest.com/.

Knitting/Crochet Classes: Free instruction. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Yarn is provided. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, free, email care@st.lukes.org or call 407-876-4991, Ext. 262.

Plant Clinic: Orange County homeowners can bring their questions and samples to

UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener volunteers. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, UF/ IFAS Mid-Florida Research Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka, free, 407-254-9200.

GriefShare: A support program for adults who have lost a spouse or other loved one by death. Summer “Round Table” brief group meetings. 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 1-July 6, First Baptist Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, free, 407-514-4237.

Duplicate Bridge: Intermediate bridge classes are being offered followed by an ACBL sanctioned game. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Sundays, Orlando Metropolitan Bridge Center, 756 Bennett Road, Orlando, $15 includes pizza, lesson, and game, 407-895-1943 or email davidjloeb@gmail.com.

Central Florida Fruit Society: Learn about growing and enjoying fruit in Central Florida. Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally. 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month, Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, JenC@CentralFloridaFruitSociety.org.

Central Florida Stamp Club:

Meetings include auctions and informative lectures. 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-889-0528.

‘FashionAbility’ American Sewing Guild, Orlando Chapter: A group dedicated specifically to the art and skill of garment sewing. All levels welcome. 10:30 a.m.noon the fourth Thursday of the months of October,

January, April, and July, The Sewing Studio, 9605 U.S. Highway 17-92, Maitland, first two visits are free, then ASG membership is required, 407-697-0882.

TOPS Club Inc. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 7 p.m. Thursdays, Delaney Street Baptist Church, 1919 Delaney Ave., Orlando, first visit is free, 407-898-6215.

Tai Chi for Health: Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work). Call for location and COVID restrictions. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando, 1901 E. Robinson St., Orlando, $5 facility fee donation requested but not required, 407-701-3357.

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 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.

United States Submarine Veterans, Central Florida Chapter: Open to all Navy personnel and veterans who are qualified in submarines. Guests are welcome at meetings. Meetings for now are held both in person or Zoom. 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month, Casselberry Veterans Club, 200 Concord Drive, Casselberry, 407-920-9347 or email jmack349@gmail.com.

PASOS (Parents and Spouses of Suicide) Grief Support Group: A program of the nonprofit First Nature Foundation, offers a virtual Zoom meeting twice monthly (for safety during the pandemic), the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The group is facilitated and supported by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with grief counseling experience. If you are interested in participating as a parent or spouse of suicide, email kerul@ firstnaturefoundation.org. There is no charge to join. Donations are not required but are welcome.

Italian American Social Club of Central Florida:

All nationalities are welcome. Dinner dances, with live bands, 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday ($40 for members, $45 for guests, includes open bar); Italian American Social Club of Central Florida, 5900 Hibiscus Road, Orlando, 407-273-2830.

Young Adult Grief Group:

Presented by New Hope for Kids. This safe virtual setting is designed to provide young adults, ages 19-25, with an environment where they will be supported by peers and given the opportunity to participate in conversations to help them heal and adjust to their new normal. Group meets 7:30-9 p.m. every other Wednesday. Registration is required. Call Dana Duffie, 407-331-3059, Ext. 10.

“Everything You Need to Know About Exercise” Zoom webinar:

Presented by UF/IFAS Extension in Seminole County. The class will cover different types of exercise, the benefits of exercise, and eating to fuel your exercise. Call to register. Noon-1 p.m. May 27, free, 407-665-5560.