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Events

Tools To Quit Smoking class:

Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 2, Orlando Regional Medical Center, 52 West Underwood St., Orlando, free, 407-716-6392.

Tools To Quit Smoking class: Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 3, Health Central Hospital, 10000 Colonial Drive, Ocoee, free, 407-716-6392.

Tools To Quit Smoking class: Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 3, Dr. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, free, 407-716-6392.

The Truth About Downsizing:

Presented by Paul and Lyn Henderson, Certified Senior Housing Professionals. Reservations required. 9:30-11 a.m. Aug. 4, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-476-1808.

Alboreá Dances:

Enjoy a lively performance of flamenco dances from Spain by Alboreá Dances. Alboreá Dances combines essential qualities of flamenco dance with modern rhythms producing a contemporary form of flamenco. 11 a.m. Aug. 6, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.

GriefShare - Loss of a Spouse/Partner (Online): This one-time free program is open to anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse/ partner no matter how long ago the loss occurred. Learn how to process your grief and face the future with hope. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 7 via Zoom presented by facilitators of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Register online at st.lukes.org/GriefSharespouse. Email care@st.lukes. org or call 407-876-4991, Ext. 262.

Estate Planning Live Webinar: Attorney Kathleen Flammia and Attorney Stacey Schwartz discuss asset protection, planning for long term care and essential estate planning documents. Viewing instructions will be provided upon RSVP. 2 p.m. Aug. 9, 6 p.m. Aug. 24, free, 407-478-8700.

Tools To Quit Smoking class: Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. Aug.

11, Orange County Medical Clinic, 101 S. Westmoreland Drive, Orlando, free, 407-7166392.

Korntoss Tournament: The Kiwanis Club of Orlando is raising money for Dueling Dragons of Orlando, a mentoring program that partners inner-city teens with Orlando Police Department and Orange County Sheriff’s Office cops on year-round dragon boat teams. The tournament is being held in memory of OPD’s Lt. Debra Clayton, who was an active volunteer in the Dueling Dragons program and was a beloved mentor to the teens. Clayton was killed in the line of duty in January 2017. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 13, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #25, 5505 Hansel Ave., Edgewood, $60 per two-person team includes a barbecue lunch and a drink ticket. For more information on the Kiwanis Club of Orlando and/or to register or donate to the tournament, email Tom Porter at thomasjporter@me.com.

Citizen Civics “The History of USA Political Parties” lecture: Valencia College History Professor Carl Creasman will discuss the lively and often complicated history of the USA political parties. 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Winter Park Public Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, free, 407-623-3300.

Community Resource Fair: Connect in-person with local community services. Various organizations will discuss services they provide, including Orange County Library System, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, The Center, Health Care Center for the Homeless, IDignity, Miracle of Love, United Against Poverty, Victim Service Center and more. 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.

GriefShare Support Groups (Online): Open to anyone who has lost a loved one through death. All faiths welcome. Groups meet weekly for 14 weeks on Zoom. Sponsored by St. Luke’s

United Methodist Church. 10 a.m.-noon beginning Aug. 17 or 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Aug. 18. Register online at st.lukes.org/griefshare. Email care@st.lukes.org or call 407-876-4991, Ext. 262.

Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk through the downtown Orlando area. Two distances available - 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between 8:30-9:15 a.m. Aug. 20, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 12 or younger who do not want credit, 407-7063034.

Orlando Literary Expo: Connect in-person with Orlando-area literary organizations. Learn what they do, the resources available to local writers and how you can get more involved in our local literary community. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 27, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.

Divas in Concert: The Steinway Society of Central Florida annual fundraiser features light buffet, cash bar and silent auction. Performers will include Carol Stein and Jacqueline Jones, with Michelle Amato, Michelle Mailhot, and Suzy Park with the Carol Stein and Friends Trio. 5:30 p.m. buffet, 6:30 p.m. concert Sept. 11, Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, $75-$100, 407-339-3771.

Senior Expo: The 50Plus FYI Resource Expo is presented by Orange County Commission on Aging, 50Plus Resource Network, Seminole County Triad and the Senior Resource Alliance. Meet area service providers, agencies, housing specialists, health care representatives, Social Security and Medicare specialists, VA advocates and other professionals who provide products and services to the community. Find out “what’s hot and what’s not” as it relates to healthy lifestyle options and available resources. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, admission and parking are free, 407-265-0534, 50PlusFYI.org.

Tai chi and qigong classes:

Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, $10 per class, info@ mindandbodyexercises.com, 407-234-0119.

Central Florida African Violet Society:

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, September through May, with informal meetings June through August, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, free, 407-246-4440.

Tai chi and qigong classes:

Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, The University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, $10 per class, info@ mindandbodyexercises.com, 407-234-0119.

Knitting/Crochet Classes:

Free instruction. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Yarn is provided. 3:30-5 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.

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, 407-6970882.

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, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 701 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs, 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.

Bingo: Proceeds benefit the Bahia Shrine Center Apopka. Doors open at 4 p.m. Early bird games start at 6 p.m., regular games at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Bahia Shrine Center 3101 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, 407-660-8811, Ext. 306.

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 to attend. Call Dana Duffie, 407-331-3059, Ext. 10.

Terranaut Corps: A meeting of the nonprofit Order of the Skywatcher Clan’s (Native American tribe and 501c3 charity) caving group, which takes monthly trips to the tribe’s cave near Belleview to explore, dig out and map. Training is provided, if needed. Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping. 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, omegaltd158@juno. com.

GriefShare: A 13-week grief support program for adults who have lost a loved one by death. 7 p.m. Mondays beginning Aug. 1, Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church, 2626 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. To sign up, email Griefshare.Sanford@gmail. com or call 321-316-0553.

Tools To Quit Smoking class:

Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 2, South Seminole Hospital, 521 W. State Road 434, Longwood, free, 407-716-6392.

Sealing and Expungement Workshop:

The Seminole County Legal Aid office and Goodwill Industries of Central Florida host a monthly sealing and expungement workshop where attendees learn from an experienced volunteer attorney how to seal or expunge their arrest record as well as get resources to help them land the job. 5:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Dec. 7, north branch of the Seminole County

Public Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, free, 407-834-1660, Ext. 114 or camrynw@scbalas.com.

Luau Gala: An evening of music, authentic Luau cuisine and Polynesian dancing. 5-11 p.m. Aug. 6, Orlando German Club, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, $10 (admission only) to $25 (admission and dinner combo), orlandogermanclub.com.

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. 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug.

11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Winter Springs Senior Center, 400 Edgemon Ave., Winter Springs, $20 for AARP members, $25 for nonmembers, 407-712-0370.

Charity Beauty Warehouse Sale: All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. All new, brand name products up to 80% off retail prices. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 12-13, Longwood Hills Congregational Church, 1255 E.E. Williamson Road, Longwood, admission is free, 407-314-4490.

India Independence Day Parade: Celebrate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence Day with live music, food and cultural entertainment. 2-9 p.m. Aug. 13, Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs, free, 407-5718180.

Homelessness in Seminole County Panel Presentation: The Seminole League of Women Voters, partnering with several other organizations, is sponsoring a forum on “The New Faces of Homelessness.” The panel will be moderated by Joel Hunter and include panelists Meghan Killingsworth, Trevor Fraser and Jillian Finklestein. The panelists represent those involved with housing issues, the Seminole County Public Schools, and services currently available. Learn what you can do individually and politically. 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18, First United Methodist Church of Sanford, 419 S. Park Ave., Sanford, one school supply item to donate (optional), lwvseminole.org.

Bromeliad and tropical plant show and sale:

The Seminole Bromeliad and Tropical Plant Society event will include hundreds of bromeliads, other tropical plants, and plant accessories. Club members will be available to answer questions and assist in selecting the best plants for your conditions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20-21, Sanford Garden Club, 200 Fairmont Drive, Sanford, free, bromeliads.club, 407-342-2500.

Golden Oldies Dance: Sing and dance to your favorite ‘50s and ‘60s music performed by a live band. 5-11 p.m. Aug. 20, Orlando German Club, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, $10 (admission only) to $25 (admission and dinner combo), orlandogermanclub.com.

St. Luke’s Concert Series: The Brass Band of Central Florida will perform. 7 p.m. Sept. 9, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, free. To watch online, visit sllcs.org/concert-series.

17th Annual All American Muscle Car Show: All “American Muscle Cars” welcome. $20 car registration fee. There will be music, door prizes and vendors. All proceeds benefit Hope Helps Inc., a local food pantry and family outreach center. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 17, Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo, spectator admission is free, canned food donations accepted, 407-325-4374.

Decorative Artists of Orlando Annual Fall Fling Luncheon: Reservation deadline is Sept. 15. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Lunch served at noon. Drawings and auction begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 1, Lutheran Haven, 2041 W. State Road 426 , Oviedo, $20, 321-246-5504.

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. Due to the prevailing transmission rates of COVID in Seminole County, as determined by the CDC, we will be practicing the CDC guidelines for in-person indoor gatherings. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 6, One Senior Place, 715 Douglas Ave., Altamonte Springs, $20 for AARP members, $25 for nonmembers, 407-949-6733.

Fossil Fair: Fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, educational exhibits, children’s activities, silent auctions. Sponsored by Florida Fossil Hunters. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 23, Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, $5 for adults, $1 for children, Floridafossilhunters.com,

407-699-9274.

Whirl and Twirl Square & Round Dance Club: Early Rounds, Mainstream and Plus Square Dancing. 3:30-7 p.m. Saturdays, Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall, 2041 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, $5 for club members, $6 for nonmembers, 407-448-9021.

Square Dancing with Round and Line Dancing: Presented by the Hoedowners Pairs & Spares Square Dance Club. 1:30-4 p.m. Sundays (except Aug. 7), Casselberry Recreation Center, Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, $5, 407-339-2359, hoedowners.net.

Bid Whist for Seniors: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd., Sanford, free, 407-688-5129.

Zumba: No experience is necessary and all fitness levels are welcome. 9:15-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, Oviedo Gym & Aquatics Facility, 148 Oviedo Blvd., Oviedo, first class free, then $5 per class, 407-971-5565.

Alzheimer’s and dementia support group (in person): A monthly in-person support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia related illnesses. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month, Oakmonte Village’s Cordova Assisted Living building, 1001 Royal Gardens Circle, Lake Mary, free, 407-444-0122 or email cking@oakmontevillage.com.

Vintage Tennis: Round robin matches for men and women 60 or older. 9-11 a.m. Fridays through September, Sanlando Park, 401 W. Highland St., Altamonte Springs, $5, 407-862-1273.

GriefShare: A grief support program for adults who have lost a loved one by death. 1 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, free. To register, call 407-365-3408 or email griefshare@sllcs.org.

Bingo: Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. Reservations required. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-629-4158.