Editor’s note
Due to coronavirus concerns, events may be rescheduled or canceled. Please check before going. adrccares.org to join. 407436-7750.
Greater Orlando Orchid Society: 6:30-9:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, guests welcome, greaterorlandoorchidsociety.com.
Tax program counselors needed: Volunteer Tax-Aide counselors are needed for the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Counselors help prepare tax returns and assist with filing requirements for older taxpayers and others. Volunteer client facilitators are needed to assist taxpayers in organizing their tax documents. An aptitude for tax work, experience in filing personal returns and good communication and computer skills are needed. An orientation will be held in December and training will begin in January in the Orlando area. Details: aarpfoundation.org/ taxaidevolunteer.
Orange County Retired Educators Association: The guest speaker will be Teriann Wright, an OCPS senior director in Career and Technical Education. Anyone who has worked in education is invited. Masks are optional and refreshments will be provided. Social time will begin at 10 a.m. Meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 1, Church on the Drive, 1914 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, free, ocreafl. org or 407-843-6909.
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.
Sept. 3, 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.
Sailing lessons: Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from the instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program during this five-day class. Minimum age is 16, parents must be present for the Saturday water sessions on Lake Baldwin. Reservations required. 6 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 6, Winter Park Public Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, $200 includes book, thesailingclub.us/classes, 407-645-1892.
‘Fix it! Don’t Pitch It’ repair workshop: Hosted by City of Winter Park in partnership with Orange County and the City of Orlando. Local businesses and “handy” volunteers will offer residents free minor repairs for a variety of household items such as clothing, eyeglasses, bicycles, electronics, tools and more. Items will be repaired on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit two items per person. There is no guarantee the item can be fixed. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 10, Winter Park Farmers’ Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-5993450.
Music in the Library: Seasoned vocalist Shannon Rae will perform adored classics from our past. Hear songs every generation will enjoy. 2 p.m. Sept. 10, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
Central Florida Fall 2022 Stamp Show: stamps will be provided to children. Masks optional. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10, Venue on the Lake-Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, free admission and parking. 407-493-0956.
Past Meets Present History for Today: Valencia College Professor Carl Creasman examines the writings and statements of John Adams on the best possible plans for a good “government of the people.” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Winter Park Public Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, free, 407-623-3300.
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.
Orlando Area Historical Rose Society: Art Wade, owner of Rose Petals Nursery, Newberry, will speak on “Stories and Vignettes Involving Heritage Roses.” 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-4971639.
What Is Probate and How Can I Avoid It? Live Webinar: Attorney Stacey Schwartz will explain the different types of Probate, Probate processes and how to avoid it. Viewing instructions will be provided upon RSVP. 2 p.m. Sept. 13, free, 407-478-8700.
Pine Castle Woman’s Club:
Florida Oviedo Woman’s Club and the 2022 GFWC Florida District 7 Volunteer of the Year, will kick off the first general meeting of the new club year with her presentation. The theme, “Each One Reach One” encourages members to invite potential members to the meeting to grow membership. Members are asked to bring monetary donations for The Russell Home for Atypical Children, one of their longtime mission support organizations. Face masks optional and social distancing seating will be observed. 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 14, Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, free, 407-494-9118 or email pcwc1940@gmail. com.
Orange Audubon Society: Rehabbers from the Avian Reconditioning Center in Apopka will share how they work to physically recondition birds of prey (raptors) that have been inactive for an extended period of time while recovering from illness or injury. They will bring several of their resident raptors. 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-637-2525.
Music in the Library: The Latin pop band, La Calle Band delivers the quintessential Latin street party
— a seamless blend of music and dance. 11 a.m. Sept. 17, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
Puerto Rican Arts & Culture Five Years After Maria: Learn how Hurricane Maria affected the cultural expression of people in Puerto Rico and in the diaspora through language, music, performance and literature from a panel of four Puerto Rican speakers. 5 p.m. Sept. 20, Chickasaw branch of the Orange County Library System, 870 N. Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, free, 407-8357323.
Beads for Beats 5K Walk/ Race: B4B provides support to children and families facing chronic, terminal, or developmental illnesses. 7:45 a.m. Sept. 24, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd., Orlando, $15-$35, beads4beats. org/events.
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. 6 p.m. Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Oct. 11, free, 407-478-8700.
The League of Women Voters Orange County: Men and women of all ages are welcome to the semiannual league showcase and new members orientation. The showcase is open to new members, current members and future members. The nonpartisan LWVOC, is an issues-oriented organization that does loads of research and vetting before taking stands on such topics as affordable housing, the environment, immigration, gun safety and education. Patti Brigham, President of Prevent Gun Violence Florida Inc. and Past President of the LWVFL, will be the guest speaker. Reservations requested. 6 p.m. Oct. 6, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave. Winter Park, free, lwvoc. org, 407-735-6540.
Dave’s House Party:
beers from local breweries, and live and silent auctions. Attire is outdoor Florida festive. Proceeds will benefit Dave’s House, which offers programs and services to provide stability of affordable permanent supportive housing for residents with serious mental illness. Reservations required. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 14, The Acre Orlando, 4421 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, $100, DavesHouse.org.
21st Annual Windermere Run Among The Lakes: The course goes through downtown Windermere, running along the sandy dirt roads among the Butler Chain of Lakes. Two distances available: 5K and 10K. All runners receive a T-shirt and finisher medals. Hosted by Windermere Parks and Recreation. 7 a.m. Oct. 15, Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, $38-$53, Town.Windermere.fl.us.
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, 407234-0119.
TOPS Club Inc. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, Eastland Baptist Church, 9000 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, first visit free, then $5 monthly dues, 985-513-2866.
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, 407-697-0882. TOPS Club Inc. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly): 7 p.m. Thursdays, Delaney Street Baptist Church, 1919 Delaney Ave., Orlando, first visit is free, 407-8986215
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.
German Winefest 2022: Have a meal and dance to the music of a live band at the traditional annual Weinfest in a German wine village festival atmosphere. 5-11 p.m. Sept. 3, Orlando German Club, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry, $10 (admission only) to $25 (admission and dinner combo), orlandogermanclub.com.
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. 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.
Driver safety program: The AARP Driver Safety Program’s Smart Driver Course helps participants refine driving skills. 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. 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.
St. Luke’s Concert Series: The Brass Band of Central Florida will perform music from Jurassic Park, Westside Story, Gone with the Wind, and more. 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.
Square dance lessons: Sponsored by the Whirl and Twirl Square & Round Dance Club. 3:30-4:30 p.m. mainstream/basic lessons Saturdays beginning Sept. 10, Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall, 2041 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, $5 per lesson, 407-448-9021.
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.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 400: Chapter members and combat wounded veterans are welcome along with guests. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave., Oviedo, buy your own food, 407-376-4560.
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. 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.
Dynamic Women Of Central Florida Spokes Fashion Show and Luncheon: Fashions will be presented by Rich Hippie, Altamonte Springs. 11 a.m. Oct. 14, Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive, Lake Mary, $26 includes lunch, email spokesreservations@ gmail.com.