July 2015 - Celebration, FL Real Estate

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The Official Newsletter of Celebration
www.celebration.fl.us
A LOOK
INSIDE
Garden Club
Scholarship
See Page 39
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COMMUNITY
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E D U C AT I O N
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July 2015
HEALTH
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PLACE
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TECHNOLOGY
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Independence Day in Celebration
A full day and evening of fun is on tap
as Celebration gears up to celebrate
America’s 239th birthday.
The festivities kick off at 9 a.m.
with our annual parade. This year’s
edition will feature floats and
participants from a number of
civic and service groups, marching under the theme
of “Dreams Come True, Under the Red, White and
Blue.” Everyone is encouraged to come out and put
their patriotic pride on display by lining the parade
route and supporting our participants. Prizes will
be awarded for the most original and most creative
floats. Also, the five finalists of the World Food
Championship – Celebration Resident Pasta Contest
will be invited to participate in this year’s parade,
with the winner being
VIP Fireworks announced at the parade.
Corpus Christi
Viewing Area
See Page 45
Lakeside Great Lawn,
opens at 6 p.m.
Celebration Residents only.
Valid CROA ID required.
The fun continues at 4 p.m.,
as Celebration Town
Center kicks off its World
Famous 4th of July event,
“A Sci-Fi 4th of July.” Enjoy live music, a Sci-Fi and
Superhero costume contest at 7 p.m. and the much
anticipated fireworks extravaganza at 9:30 p.m.
A ‘residents only’ fireworks viewing area will available
in Lakeside Park beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees are
invited to bring along blankets or folding chairs to
enjoy the evening. A valid CROA ID is required for
admittance. The Community Hope Center of Osceola
County will be selling hot dogs, popcorn, cotton
candy, snacks and beverages throughout the evening.
Schedule of Events for Saturday July 4
9 a.m.
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
Parade (Downtown)
Event Opens/DJ Tami Begins
Park and Ride Service Begins
Carly Jo Jackson performs
Costume Contest
Come dressed as your favorite
Sci-Fi or Super Hero character.
7:30 p.m.
9 p.m.
9:25 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
10 p.m.
11 p.m.
The Jonnie Morgan Band performs
A Special Salute to Veterans
National Anthem-Gina Marie Incandela
Fireworks
The Jonnie Morgan Band performs
Event Closes
Reality Stars Make Dreams Come True for
Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Pirates Take Title
See Page 53
By: Ariel Zeig
Coming to Celebration, Florida, for its seventh year in a row, is the annual
Hearts of Reality event from Thursday, August 6 to Sunday, August 9.
This one of a kind event features over 100 reality stars from hit shows such as,
“The Amazing Race,” “Survivor,” “Big Brother,” “Face Off,” “The Bachelor,”
and many more, in order to help create magical memories for children with
life-threatening illnesses by raising donations for Give Kids The World (GKTW).
During this, 4-day event guests are granted the opportunity to feel like a star
while they socialize and party with their favorite reality stars.
Continued on page 3
Juan-Pablo from ‘The Bachelor’
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CELEBRATION NEWS - July 2015
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Town News
July Meetings
Celebration CROA Workshop
Mon., July 20, 5:30 p.m. (tentative)
851 Celebration Ave., Room 103
Celebration CCDD Workshop
Tues., July 14, 6:30 p.m.
Celebration Library
Celebration CROA Board Appeals
Wed., July 29, 5:30 p.m.
Celebration CROA Meeting
Celebration CCDD Meeting
Celebration Library
Meeting times subject to change
Celebration News
851 Celebration Ave.
Celebration, Florida 34747
Phone: 407-566-1200
e-mail: celebration.news@
celebrationtownhall.com
Celebration News is the official
newsletter of Celebration and
is published monthly.
Back Issues
Publisher
Steve Waring
Editor
J. R. Rupp
Art Director
Scott Zwiebel
Advertising & Sponsorship
Mary Pleban, 407-433-2992
[email protected]
Visit the official publications
section of the Front Porch
website at www.celebration.fl.us
to view back issues of
Celebration News.
CNOA - Celebration Non-Residential Owner’s Association
407-566-1200 • [email protected]
CJC - Celebration Joint Committee
CCDD - Celebration Community Development District
407-566-1935 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected]
ECDD - Enterprise Community Development District
407-566-4132 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected]
TCC - The Celebration Company
407-566-1900
Celebration Board of Directors
Eric Oppegaard, President
Dave Orosz, Director At Large
Lee Moore, Vice President
Debie McDonald, Director At Large
Vanessa Winter, Secretary
Diana Vassallo, Director At Large
Town Hall Emergency Number: 866-621-4337 (after hours)
Emergency: 911
Osceola County Sheriff: 407-348-2222 (non-emergency)
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
851 Celebration Avenue
407-566-1200
[email protected]
Here you can obtain these necessities:
• Forms to request changes to your property • Resident’s pass
• Community website access
• Community newsletters
• Parks & Recreation information
• Veterans Memorial Bricks
• More
Celebration Parks & Recreation
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
851 Celebration Avenue
407-566-1200
[email protected]
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 407-566-1234
Fax: 407-566-1264
CROA - Celebration Residential Owner’s Association
Emergency Phone Numbers
Celebration Town Hall
(in the Seminole building behind
SunTrust Bank from Celebration Ave.)
For detailed descriptions of the entities that play a role in
the governance of Celebration, please visit
www.celebration.fl.us and view the community page.
Jack McLaughlin, Treasurer [email protected]
New To Celebration?
610 Sycamore St., Suite 110
Governance Organizations
Stop in for your:
• Community Directory
• Welcome Packet
• Information on Foundation
Grant Program
• Memorial Garden
• Foundation Scholarships
• Classical Concert Series
Information and Tickets
Trash Schedule
Recycle Day
Trash needs to be within
4 feet of the alley or curb
before 7 a.m. on the scheduled
day. Toters are to be kept
by or in your garage except
on the scheduled trash
day. Call Celebration
Sanitation Services (trash)
at 321-939-1805 to arrange
for bulk pickup or for more
information on trash totes and
recycle bins. Thank you for
your continued cooperation!
Wednesday for all villages
1) Plastics
(#1 and #2, no caps)
2) Metal cans, tin cans
3) Aluminum Cans
4) Newspaper
5) White paper (print paper)
6) Please place all cardboard
out with your normal
recycling
Trash Pick-up
Yard Waste Day
Mondays and Thursdays
for North Village,
Celebration Village,
Lake Evalyn, West Village
and parts of East Village
Wednesday for all villages
Tuesdays and Fridays
for Aquila Reserve, parts
of East Village, Artisan Park,
South Village and Spring Lake
*Absolutely NO Glass*
Yard waste must be tied up
in a plastic bag and not
exceed 50 pounds.
Branches and limbs must be
tied up and less than 4 feet
long. No logs or tree trunks.
(You must be able to close
the lid.)
MEL
EL PEARLMAN, PA
Attorney At
Attorney
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ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
Incorporations, Partnerships, LLC’s
Business Acquisitions and Sales
Exit Strategies, Selective Litigation
Estate Plans for U.S. and Non-U.S. Citizens
Probate Administration
Asset Protection
Title Transfer Assistance
REAL ESTATE
Commercial & Residential
Contracts, Closings, Leases
Land Acquisitions and Sales
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Handyman
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Hearts of Reality
Continued from page 1
“We are delighted that the Hearts of Reality
television stars will once again share their
time and talents with our precious wish
children,” GKTW President Pamela Landwirth
said. “Their participation helps bring
awareness and critical funding to our mission
of creating the happiness that inspires hope
for children battling life-threatening illnesses.”
This event, hosted by Lexin Capital/
Celebration Town Center, allows guests
Laura Tyler
a chance to take pictures and get autographs
with a variety of reality stars, as well as,
receive an autograph booklet for only a
$30.00 donation, which proceeds go directly
to GKTW. Guests can also attend a ticketed
event hosted on Saturday night, for an
additional $30
donation. This 80’s
themed party will
feature the reality
stars, Survivor
Karaoke and much
Mike Holloway
more! Interested
fans can even invest in a variety of different
V.I.P Sponsor packages which allow fans
a chance to be part of private autograph
signings, early admission into events and
other added perks.
Derrick Levasseur
Continued on page 4
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Hearts of Reality
Throughout the year, reality stars
have raised money for GKTW
through their social media websites
by asking friends, family, and most
importantly, their fans for donations
for this wonderful cause. Hearts of
Reality provides a private special
Pirates and Princesses Party at the
Give Kids The World Village. This
event allows GKTW wish children a
once in a lifetime chance to celebrate
with the reality stars in attendance.
(Big Brother and The Amazing
Race), Boston Rob (The Amazing
Race and Winner of Survivor),
Ethan Zohn (Winner of Survivor),
Deena Cortese (Jersey Shore),
Derrick Levasseur (Winner of
Big Brother), Laura Tyler (2 time
winner of Face Off) and many,
many more.
To support your favorite reality
star and to donate to Give
Kids The World, please visit
www.heartsofreality.com
and click on your favorite
star’s photo.
Natalie Anderson
Boston Rob
This year’s Hearts of Reality
include a variety of stars
including: Mike Holloway
(Most Recent Winner of
Survivor), Juan Pablo
(The Bachelor), Mark Long
(MTV Personality); Nadiya
and Natalie Anderson
(“The Twinnies” – Survivor
and The Amazing Race),
Rachel and Brendon
Ethan Zohn
Deena Cortese
Turn to page 37 for a
complete list of participants.
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Celebration Community Development District
The Celebration CDD (“District”) is very excited to announce it
has started construction on its new facility at 313 Campus Street,
located behind the West Osceola Branch Library. At a groundbreaking
ceremony held May 19 at 6:30 p.m., the Board of Supervisors officially
kicked off the construction project and celebrated the culmination
of years of discussion and recent months of intensive design and
planning.
The District selected Mr. Danny
Bumpus of Bumpus and Associates,
Inc. as its Architect after a formal
request for qualification process.
Mr. Bumpus has worked alongside
the District’s Engineer, Mr. Mark
Vincutonis of Hanson, Walter &
Associates, Inc. and Supervisor
Floyd McCollum, who is a Registered
Architect, as well as the District’s
Attorney, Mr. Michael Candiotti, the
District’s Manager, Mr. Gary Moyer,
and the District’s Field Manager,
Mr. Brian Smith. Through a public
bidding process, the District awarded
the construction contract to Arnco
Construction Inc., which has started
work on the facility. Construction is expected to be complete the end
of December 2015.
This new facility will include offices for all of the staff, including the
Enterprise CDD utility staff and customer service, as well as warehouse
space for the field staff to perform its various activities, such as
carpentry and painting. As a testament to the District’s commitment
to build an environmentally friendly
and sustainable facility, the project
goal is to be certified by the Florida
Green Building Coalition. Another
significant feature of the facility is
the large meeting room where the
District will begin holding its Board
meetings upon completion, and when
not in use, will be available for use
by non-profit organizations.
Pictured left to right: David Shelton, Arnco; Danny Bumpus, Architect;
Supervisors Don McDonald, Cliff Akey, John Gebhardt, Floyd McCollum
and Bill Luosey; Mark Vincutonis, District Engineer; Brian Smith,
Field Manager; Gary Moyer, District Manager; Maria Fuentes, Assistant Field
Manager; Michael Candiotti, District Attorney.
For more information on the
District, please visit our website
www.CelebrationCDD.org. You
may also contact us at 407-566-1935
or [email protected]
with any questions, comments
or concerns.
Celebration Upholstery
Professional Re-upholstery
• Arm chairs • Dining room chairs •
• Antique furniture •
(You supply the fabric, we do the rest.)
Celebration resident with
30 years experience.
Paul
407-361-0302
For free estimate / advice
Celebration CDD breaks ground
on new facility
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CeleService now available for download
Celebration Town Hall has announced that its
new application, CeleService, is now available
for download on Apple and Android devices.
Here’s how it works:
CeleService, the official app for Celebration,
Florida, allows users to directly submit service
requests (irrigation issue, potholes, light
repairs, dangerous conditions, park or
playground conditions, etc.), where it will be
instantly routed to the correct administrator
in the appropriate department. This means
your service requests will be responded to
quickly and efficiently, and you'll be notified
the instant they are resolved. The CeleService
application allows users to submit issues
quickly and efficiently, communicate directly
with parties handling submitted requests,
stay in the loop on breaking news important
to the community via push notifications,
access community calendar and get answers
to frequently asked questions.
2. Submit a service request and even attach
a photo.
1. See something that needs to be fixed?
3. Celebration Staff receive the request and fix
the problem!
4. You get notified when the service request is
completed.
For questions regarding CeleService, please
stop by Town Hall or call us at 407-566-1200.
Town Hall staff members will also be
available to answer questions and provide
a demonstration of the App during
July’s Food Truck Friday on July 10.
Download the app
to get started today!
To download CeleService, open up the App
Store on your Apple device or the Play Store on your Android device
and search for CeleService.
Townhall welcomes new employees
J. R. Rupp
Todd Haskett
CCMC is pleased to welcome J.R. Rupp
to Celebration. In his new role as
Communication and Lifestyle Director,
J.R. will focus on improving community
communication methods and tools in
order to better educate and involve
community members, while enhancing
member services and lifestyle offerings
for all ages. “I am excited to join the
CCMC family and the Celebration team,”
he says. “This community is an energetic, forward-thinking place
and I am privileged to play a role in maintaining our reputation
as a model community that sets the bar for other lifestyle
neighborhoods.”
CCMC is pleased to welcome Todd Haskett
to Celebration. In his new role as
Operations Manager, Todd will focus on
expansion of the facilities management
plan and workflow program that will
better serve the needs of the residents
and guests of Celebration. “I have always
admired Celebration for its sense of
community, welcoming storefronts,
numerous parks and well planned events”.
Originally from Carbondale, Pennsylvania, J.R. holds his Bachelor
of Arts in Public Relations and Communications from Wilkes
University. Most recently, he served as national account executive
for GOLFWEEK Custom Media in Orlando. Previously, he was the
associate director of athletics/public relations for Keystone College,
and tournament director for the Buy.com Steamtown Classic PGA
Tour event. Association memberships have included: Collegiate
Sports Information Directors Association (CoSIDA) and Eastern
Collegiate Athletic Conference, Sports Information Directors
Association (ECAC-SIDA). “We are thrilled to have the opportunity
to put J.R.’s marketing and public relations experience to work for
Celebration,” explains CCMC corporate lifestyle director Debra
Wyatte. “No doubt, his knowledge will serve this community well.”
In his personal time, J.R. enjoys spending time with his wife,
golfing, Jimmy Buffett concerts and (of course) all things Disney.
He has served as a volunteer coach for youth soccer, basketball
and softball leagues.
Originally from Noblesville, Indiana, Todd moved to Kissimmee
in 1986 with his family whom now call Central Florida home.
Most recently, he served as project coordinator for Harmony
Development Company in East Osceola County. During his time
at Harmony, Todd served on several homeowner association boards
and was elected as a CDD Supervisor for the Harmony West and
Central Community Development Districts from 2011 – 2014.
In addition to his development duties, Todd served as the Field
Operations Manager for the Harmony CDD. Prior to working in
the real estate development field, Todd experienced life as an
Osceola County Fire Fighter / EMT. Todd attended Valencia
Community College and Mid Florida Tech associated with his
Fire Fighter, Engineer & Emergency Medical Technician Certifications
as well as Horticulture and Architecture studies in Indiana. Locally,
he sought out certification courses for Real Estate Sales, Community
Association Manager and Certified Pool Operator.
In his personal time, Todd enjoys spending time with his daughter
and family, home renovation, woodworking projects and landscaping.
He also likes to help his neighbors and friends with home
improvement tasks.
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specifically designed for the needs of infants,
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Celebration Residential Owners Association assessments are
due on the first day of every January, April, July and October.
After the last business day of those months, payments not
posted to accounts will begin to accrue late fees and interest.
Please allow 10 business days for mailing and processing.
Statements are mailed out 10 days prior to the due date.
If you do not receive a statement or if you have a question
regarding the balance of your account, please contact
Town Hall at 407-566-1200 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
Please visit ccmcnet.com to pay your statement online.
ID Badge Policy
The Celebration Residential Owners
Association (CROA) Board approved
the following resolution to the
current ID Badge policy:
A passholder may bring no more than
four non-resident guests outside of
their immediate family on any given occasion unless under
a scheduled event, private party, etc. The passholder must remain
with the guest(s) at all times.
In order to avoid conflicts or disappointments, please contact
Town Hall if you are having a party in one of the parks or
playgrounds.
New Amenity Center
The CROA Amenity Center at
Spring Lake is now open. Your
current Celebration ID will activate
the gates to open the Spring Lake
pool and restrooms. Please come
to Town Hall to sign the required
waiver if you plan to use the
Fitness Room at the new CROA
amenity center.
If you only plan on using the pool,
you do not need to do anything
with your CROA ID.
HOA Assessments Due
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Celebration Youth Soccer scores
with community
By Michael Harford, District 1 County Commissioner
Central Florida is crazy about soccer.
Youth soccer has been popular for years. And back in the 1990s,
Osceola County played a part in the World Cup when the 1994
Moroccan World Cup Team practiced at Austin Tindall Park for
matches at the Citrus Bowl.
In Celebration, Celebration Youth Soccer has been in operation
for many years and offers youngsters the chance to play organized
recreational soccer on Saturdays during the Spring and Fall seasons.
AS WE GET into the hot days of the
summer to celebrate the 4th of July
and other outdoor activities with
families and friends, it is important
to be aware of the potential for
heat-related illnesses, such as heat
exhaustion and dehydration.
To avoid becoming dehydrated,
drink plenty of fluids, especially
water, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
Michael Harford
Geoff Worth, a professional youth
soccer coach from England was asked
to take on the task of providing soccer
coaching to improve the standard of
play – and therefore the enjoyment
of playing.
So through his Celebration Soccer
Academy and the help of the CYS
Board, Celebration FC was created to
offer the chance of players competing
at a higher level and playing in travel
tournaments against teams from different areas of Florida.
Initially, Worth was happy to subject
the teams to possibly better, more
established clubs just for the
experience alone. However, it was
not long before Celebration FC
began to show that all the hard work,
training and coaching was going to
show benefits sooner rather than later. Celebration F.C. displaying the 5 winners trophies won in the last twelve months.
The U14 team was entered into
the Orlando City Memorial Day
tournament and after some great
battles came away with the winners’
trophy, having beaten Orlando City
youth in the final.
Since then there has been emergence
of a U12 team with the same coaching
application. And it has been successful
in winning all three tournaments
entered, resulting in five winners
trophies out of six entered for the
two squads.
Coaches: Geoff Worth, center, flanked by Jen Lesnick and Lee Moore
Great credit must be given to Lee
Moore and the board for embarking on this venture.
Indeed Moore is a major influence with the teams and along with
new addition Jen Lesnick to assist with the coaching, the future of
Celebration FC looks bright – as does all of soccer in Central Florida.
GOOD NEWS on the tourism front as our “bed tax” collections
topped $5 million in March. That’s the best ever month and
Experience Kissimmee reports that so far the upward trends are
above forecasts for the year.
Warning signs of heat exhaustion include
heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps,
tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache,
nausea or vomiting and fainting. If heat
exhaustion is untreated, it may progress
to heat stroke. If symptoms become more
severe or last longer than one hour, seek
medical attention immediately. If you
suspect you may have heat exhaustion,
take the following cooling measures: drink
cool, non-alcoholic beverages; rest in an
air-conditioned area; take a cool shower,
bath or sponge bath; wear lightweight
clothing.
AND DO remember to look out for children who may be out playing
now that school is out.
I hope you enjoy our area’s outdoor wonders, keep cool and take the
proper precautions to stay healthy this summer.
Please feel free to share any of your concerns, ideas or
information by calling my office at 407-742-2000 or by email
to [email protected].
Grand Opening
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
2015 • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Debi Diorio, Owner of Mirasol Spa
Permanent Cosmetic Makeup Artist
• Brows or Eyeliner done at a Discount of 15% off Reg. Price
$550 for either Brows or Eyeliner
• Facial Dermaplaning - $40
(Reg Price $50) **Special Pricing
if Added to Facial Treatments
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Factory Window Designs, Inc.
Specialist In All Types of
Draperies & Window Coverings
Swags – Cornices – Valances
Plantation Shutters – Wood & Faux Blinds
Cellular Shades – Verticals
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WE WILL BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE
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407-394-9795
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Expertise in Dermatology & Cosmetic Enhancement
• Botox $10/unit… Xeomin $9/unit • New Patients:
Purchase 1 syringe
Latisse – Purchase 5ml for $175
of Juvederm Ultra
& receive 3ml of Latisse FREE
Plus $550 & receive
• Juvederm Ultra Plus – Purchase
10 units of Botox complimentary
1 syringe for $550 and receive
$50 off 2nd syringe (both syringes (anything over 10 units would be at $10/unit)
• Voluma – Purchase 1 vial at $750
must be used at same visit –
($50 savings) and receive 2nd vial at $700
w/Janet in Mirasol)
Debbie Corrente, AP, DOM, CHT
D
• Complimentary Initial Consult
with a Body Balance Treatment $100 (Reg $125)
• Facial Rejuvenation Treatment (ELR) with Micro Current
stimulation & Body Balancing – 90 Minute Treatment
$100 (Reg Price $125)
• Pkg Special: Purchase 5 treatments & receive 1 complimentary
Purchase 10 treatments & receive 2 complimentary
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Call Now To
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RSVP –Seating is Limited.
407-566-2810
or Text 407-873-2331
for questions
Mirasol Spa at Celebration
501 Mirasol Circle
Celebration, FL 34747
Refreshments & Drawing for Special Gift • Gift Certificates Available
321-939-3660
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JULY
SPECIALS
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By Deputy Jerry Weiland, Osceola County Sheriff Office
July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Thankfully auto theft isn’t
a huge problem in Celebration, but this type of crime can occur
anywhere, at any time of day and often when you least expect it.
To raise awareness and to help you and your vehicles stay together,
this month I thought that I would share some facts about auto theft
as well as some prevention tips.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), a vehicle is stolen in the United States, on average, every
45 seconds. That’s about 700,000 vehicles stolen every year in the U.S.
84% of those vehicles stolen are passenger cars. Costs to the insurance
companies, and ultimately you in the form of rate hikes, are about
4.1 BILLION dollars each year. Crime statistics from NHTSA show
that Florida ranked second behind California for vehicle thefts in
2012. Other states on the list to round out the top 10 are Texas (3),
New York (4), Georgia (5), Illinois (6), New Jersey(7), North Carolina
(8), Ohio (9) and Nevada (10).
Vehicles are stolen for many reasons. Some are taken for their parts.
Older model cars with their parts no longer being made or harder to
get, are often targeted because the parts are worth more money after
being stripped, leaving the “shell” of the car behind. Others are taken
to fulfill “orders” by professional rings. These organized theft rings
ship vehicles overseas or to other states. Sometimes the vehicle is
taken out for a joyride and later recovered with significant damage
or totaled. Some are taken to help commit crimes. We often find
stolen vehicles that were used to ram through the front of a store to
commit a burglary or robbery. Some of the vehicles used in these
crimes are left at the scene or later recovered burned beyond
recognition or dumped into ponds.
A huge number, 40% to 50%, of vehicle thefts are due to “driver error”,
which is a nice way of saying that the vehicles were left unlocked or
with keys in them. I’ve mentioned many times before about how
easy it is to prevent crimes simply by locking your doors.
I put all these statistics in the beginning of my article to hopefully
make people think about losing their cars. Like computers or
smartphones, could you maintain your normal lifestyle without
your vehicles? If your car was burned, stripped or dumped in a pond,
would you really want it back? Most likely your answer to these
questions is a resounding NO. So, what can you do to help prevent
theft of your vehicles? While there is no 100% guarantee, if you
follow these tips, you will greatly reduce your chances of being
a victim of vehicle theft.
Sergeant Fred Hinderman and Detective Phil Shorette of the Osceola County
Sheriff ’s Office recently gave a presentation at Town Hall on social media,
touching on the latest trends and potential dangers that parents should be aware of.
Another presentation will be held in the coming weeks,
keep a look out for the date and time.
• Always take your keys – NEVER leave them in the vehicle,
even for a second.
• Always lock your doors and close your windows.
Also keep the doors locked while driving.
• Try to park in well-lit areas.
• Never leave your vehicle running unattended.
(This is also illegal to do)
• Do not leave valuables easily seen inside your vehicle.
• Protect your vehicle with an anti-theft system
or immobilizer device.
• Consider having the vehicle identification number (VIN)
etched on the windows. Thieves don’t want to lose money
by having to replace all the windows.
• Consider a professionally installed GPS tracking system.
• Don’t keep the vehicle title in the car.
This makes it easier to re-register the car.
• Park in your garage if possible.
Unfortunately even with all these safeguards being followed, if a
professional car thief wants your car, they may take it anyway.
Bad guys have even used tow trucks to take cars away while the car
alarm was blaring. All these tips are deterrents so that the potential
thief will see the extra levels of protection and go somewhere else
to do their crimes.
July happens to be the most active month for vehicle thefts. There are
many factors leading to the rise in vehicle thefts during the summer.
More people are out traveling or attending outdoor activities, often
leaving cars unlocked. Warmer weather allows for more people
roaming about at all hours looking for an easy opportunity.
Teens are also out of school and are
probably bored already with summer
and sometimes look to take cars for
joyrides. Whatever the reasons for the
theft, you have the greatest ability to
help prevent it from occurring.
I found only one vehicle theft reported
to us in the last year in Celebration.
Unfortunately that vehicle was left
unlocked and had the keys left inside.
Please lock up your cars and remember
to learn your “First Five”. That neighbor
you just met may be the person spotting
someone else taking your vehicle.
Please be safe and have a great summer!
Deputy Jerry Weiland
Auto Theft Prevention
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by the lifeguards through multiple random unannounced aquatic
facility operational safety audits throughout the year. These
audits include undercover video surveillance of individual
lifeguards while they protect their ‘zone of protection
areas,’ in order to accurately evaluate their professional diligence. Additionally, individual and team
basic life support and rescue skills are evaluated,
along with simulated emergencies that measure
the effectiveness of established Emergency
Action Plans. The audit concludes with administrative, supervisory and facility evaluations.
The Celebration parks and recreation aquatics staff was recently
awarded the “2014 Gold International Aquatic Safety Award,”
by Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc.
The lifeguards with the parks and recreation department consistently exceeded Ellis & Associates
criteria throughout the year-long review in 2014.
Only aquatic facilities scoring in the top 30%
of the audit criteria received this prestigious
award. Current parks and recreation manager,
Martin Brown, served as the aquatics director
during the review period. “I am extremely
proud of my team and the dedication and
work that they put forth,” stated Brown. “This
is a tremendous honor for our staff and for our
community.”
Jeff Ellis and Associates, founded in 1983, is
based on the aim of eliminating drowning events
through Proactive Aquatic Risk Management.
Ellis and Associates is considered by many to be the
“Gold Standard” within the field of Aquatics Safety.
This is largely due to their continuous accountability testing
procedures and innovative training programs, which are constantly
being improved and amended.
Information for the award was gathered from reviews
(audits) that were performed at Celebration’s aquatic facilities
by Ellis & Associates. The auditors would review performances
Dreams Come True, Under the Red,
Red, White and Blue
4th of July Parade Route
July 4, 2015
9 a.m.
Downtown Celebration
TEAL AVENUE
MULBERRY AVE.
CELEBRATION AVENUE
SYCAMORE STREET
STAGE
FINISH
START
FRONT STREET
CHECK-IN
STAGING AREA
LAKESIDE PARK
Celebration lifeguards awarded international
aquatic safety award
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Breakout, as it is better known, runs
for 11 weeks at Heritage Hall. This
popular day camp offers participants
a variety of field trips, daily swimming, arts and crafts based on each
week’s theme and an array of games
and sports.
Although we are just a weeks in,
the fun has been non-stop. We have
already made trips to the Coco Key
Water Resort and the Celebrity
Mascot Games and had the Spacewalk Water Slides brought to camp.
The fun continues well into August, as we’ll be heading to Tropicana
Field to catch a Rays’ game and we’ll be checking in on Minion
Mayhem, by going to view to their new movie. Other upcoming
field trips include excursions to Wonderworks, the Crayola Experience
and the Orlando Museum of Art to name a few. All this fun leads to
one question, what have you been doing this summer?
A limited number of slots are still available for select weeks. To learn
more about Summer Breakout or to check on availability, please call
407-566-1200 or email us at [email protected].
Summer Break-Out weekly program themes
• July 6 – 10: Holiday Scramble – Let’s celebrate our
favorite holidays, but mix them up Breakout style!
We’ll decorate cookies, trick or treat, and make valentines for our favorite campers
(and counselors.)
• August 3 – 7: Art Around the World – From Florida
to China and everywhere in between, no matter where
you are in the world there will be art. This week we
will explore different mediums of art and how people
around the world express themselves.
• July 13 – 17: One-in-a-Minion – Be sure to join in
on this week’s “Despicable Me” fun! We’ll make cookie robots and lots more! It’s going to be one-in-aminion!
• August 10 – 14: Pirates and Mermaids – Argg mateys
and welcome to Pirate Week… but wait, Mermaids are
also occupying camp! Watch out for clues and be the
first one to find the “X” that marks the spot. Search
for treasures and sing songs on the raging seas.
With ships and treasures, this week is one for all adventurers.
• July 20 – 24: Summer Breakout’s Got Talent! –
What are your talents and gifts? Get a chance to sing, dance, and
showcase your unique abilities this week! Maybe you excel at a
certain sport, or are in love with poetry? This is your chance to
shine and share your talents in an end of the week talent show!
• July 27 – July 31: Color Me Happy! – Do you color between the
lines or is the whole page your canvas? Either way, you’ll be sure
to enjoy this week’s colorful activities!
• August 17 – 21: Remember the Memories! – Camper’s Choice
as this week will be all about the best of Summer Breakout 2015!
We’ll take the camper’s favorite activities, crafts and games from
the summer and throw in a few more surprises to end this year’s
Summer Breakout!
Summer is here and our Summer
Breakout camp is in full swing
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Celebration makes a splash
at World’s Largest Lesson
Celebration residents and Summer Breakout campers took
the plunge at Spring Park Pool on Thursday, June 18, as they
joined a global team attempting to set a Guinness World
Record by participating in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson
(WLSL).
109 attendees took part on the local level, as attendees
of our Summer Breakout Camp also joined in the fun.
The 2015 event marked Team WLSL’s sixth Guinness World
Record attempt for the largest swimming lesson ever
conducted. The international team, made up primarily
of kids, worked together to prevent childhood drowning
by participating in a global swim lesson to spread the vital
message Swimming Lessons Save Lives™.
Team WLSL set its fifth Guinness World Record on June 20,
2014 with 36,564 participants from 22 countries.
Since its inception more than 120,000 people have
participated in WLSL lessons generating more than
150 million media impressions.
Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and a vital
tool to prevent drowning, the second leading cause of
unintended, injury-related death for children ages 1-14.
WLSL was created to serve as a platform to help local
community aquatic facilities and the many different
national, regional and state wide water safety and
drowning prevention organizations work together to
tell this important story on a local and national level.
PIANO LESSONS
CONCERT PIANIST
LOCATED IN CELEBRATION
Conservatory graduate
Trained in Europe.
30 years experience.
Beginning to advanced.
All ages welcome.
Never too late to learn!!!
FIRST LESSON FREE – 407-566-1496
PEACEFUL PAWS
PET SITTER
HAVE PEACE OF MIND
KELLY YATES, OWNER
863-968-3054
CELEBRATION RESIDENT
LICENSED AND INSURED
[email protected]
Find us on FB PeacefulPaws PetSitter
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Psalm 34:8
Coffee and Bible Q & A
9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
More info: 407.566.1195
Cultivating a community of faith like a fruitful orchard.
Four courses
(6 weeks each)
now being offered
on the Stetson Campus:
• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey
• Christian Theology and Ethics
• Church History
First and Third Sundays
Bohemian Hotel
Conference Room
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Food Truck Friday
Friday, July 10; 5-9 p.m.
Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
Make plans to join us on Friday, July 10, for our monthly Food Truck
Friday, as we honor the men and women who help keep us safe, with
Town Hall’s Community Service Night.
In addition to the 12 scheduled food trucks, members of the Osceola
County Sheriff ’s Office and the Osceola Fire Rescue & EMS squads
will be on hand to ‘show off ’ their equipment, answer questions and
share what it is like to protect and serve the residents and visitors of
Celebration. Be sure to bring the kids for some great photo
opportunities.
Attendees at Food Truck Friday will also have the opportunity to
learn more about CeleService, the new App that allows residents
to report issues, view events and stay up to date on the latest
Celebration news and happenings. Staff from Town Hall will be
on-hand to answer questions about the App and its capabilities.
Featured trucks include: Kona Dog, Bem Bom, Caketeer,
Chillin N Grillin, El Cubanito, Monsta Lobsta, Philly’s Best
Cheesesteaks, Roma’s Quick Cafe, Sweet City Gelato, The Crepe Co.,
Magic 4UR Palate, Caro-Bama BBQ.
Please note: Most food trucks accept cash and credit cards. There will
be limited tables and chairs available, so you may want to bring your
own blanket or chairs to make sure you have a comfortable place to dine.
These are some of the best food trucks around and they will be sure to
draw in lots of hungry people.
*Participating food trucks are subject to change without notice.
Pick your favorites from a selection of mouth-watering
entrees, but don’t forget to save room for dessert!
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Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy delicious food
with your friends and family!
5–9 p.m.
JULY 10
COMMUNITY
SERVICE NIGHT
851 Celebration Ave.
Swim Lift Chair at
Spring Park
CROA recently purchased a
new Swim Lift chair that was
installed at the Spring Park
pool in South Village.
Spring Park became the third
aquatic facility in Celebration
to be fitted with the lift chair,
joining the Lakeside and
Spring Lake pool complexes.
2015 AQUATICS PROGRAMS
All aquatics programs take place at Lakeside Pool. Class sizes are limited; pre-registration at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave., is required.
For more information or questions please contact Martin Brown at 407-566-1698 or [email protected]. Hope to see you soon!
Celebration Pool Hours
May 1 through Labor Day, September 7
Lakeside:
7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
North Village, Spring Park, East Village:
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Celebration Park Hours
Celebration Sharks Swim Club
All other park areas close at dusk.
All hours are subject to change without notice.
The Celebration Sharks is a swim club to teach youth and
adults competitive swimming techniques. Our goal is to teach
all ages a lifetime sport and encourage physical fitness. Sharks
Swim Club is for swimmers who wish to improve their skills
for competition or fitness. Participants must be able to swim
50 meters freestyle with rotary breathing.
Lakeside Pool Lifeguard on Duty
When a lifeguard is on duty, there will be a safety break
at 45 minutes past the hour. All swimmers under the age of 18
will be asked to stay out of the pool for 15 minutes.
*No lifeguards are stationed at Spring Park,
North Village, or East Village.
Lakeside Lifeguard Hours for July
9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Private swim lessons are available; please contact Martin
at 407-566-1698 or [email protected] for details.
Practice Schedule for Sharks
July 1 will be the first day of July practice.
On-going classes at Lakeside Park Pool
Tuesday - Friday
(Swimmers may attend as many nights as they wish that month)
July: 9 – 9:45 a.m..
Monthly fees:
Resident $65, non-resident $75
Pre-registration is required at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
JEFF ELLIS SWIMMING LESSONS
Jeff Ellis Swimming™
• Enables individuals of all ages
to learn swimming and water
safety skills.
• Encourages rapid success
through a teaching philosophy
and techniques that provide a
positive, fun-filled approach.
• Based on nationwide research
conducted by international
aquatic safety experts Jeff Ellis
& Associates, Inc.
Summer Session Dates/Times
Mornings/Afternoons
(meet Tuesday thru Friday)
Week 1: June 9-12 Week 4: June 30-July 3 Week 7: July 21-24
Week 8: July 28-31
Week 2: June 16-19 Week 5: July 7-10
Week 9: Aug 4-7
Week 3: June 23-26 Week 6: July 14-17
Celebration Aquatics-Skill/Age Levels
JES Preschool
(3-4 years)
• Open to all skill levels
JES Beginner
(5-12 years)
• New to swimming
JES Advanced Beginner
(5-12 years)
• Can swim 25 meters non-stop
(freestyle and backstroke)
Sharks
(5-12 years)
• Can swim 50 meters non-stop
(freestyle and backstroke)
Not sure what skill level to register for?
Please contact Martin Brown, Parks & Recreation Manager,
at 407-566-1698 to set up a skill evaluation.
(Lakeside Pool is 25 meters in length)
JES Preschool: 10-10:45 a.m.
JES Beginner: 11-11:45 a.m .
JES Advanced Beginner: 9-9:45 a.m.
Class Fees: Resident $40, Non-resident $50
Availability is subject to change due to weather.
Private swim lessons are available;
please contact Martin at 407-566-1698
or email [email protected]
for details or questions.
“Why float through life, when you can swim!”
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Celebration Community Chorus
begins new season
If you’re new to the community, or have been thinking about joining the Celebration Chorus,
but knew you wouldn’t be available for the Spring Concert, now’s your chance! Rehearsals will
resume Monday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at the 851 Building when we will begin focusing on music
for Veterans Day and our popular holiday concert. Registration forms are available on the
Front Porch (celebration.fl.us) at Town Hall, or at rehearsals. Just show up, sign up and sing!
For more information contact Town Hall.
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H20 Fitness
Celebration Parks and Recreation Aquatics is offering a water
aerobics class – referred to as H20 Fitness. This class is designed
for health seekers, athletes or anyone looking to work towards
their health and fitness goals while keeping cool and having fun!
This is intended for adults who are looking for a different type
of exercise, without strain and injury to joints. Classes will be
held in the shallow end of the pool and are open to all residents
who are at least 18 years of age.
Why try H 2 0 Fitness?
• It will help build and maintain healthy muscles and joints.
• Improves your cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory function
• It decreases the risk of developing high blood pressure
• It is a low-impact exercise,
ideal for anyone who cannot have
strain or stress on their joints.
• The unique properties of water
enable your heart to work more
efficiently.
• Have fun while working out
and staying cool!
Helpful Tips for Anyone Attending:
• Please arrive in your swimsuit
• Please plan on arriving 10 minutes prior to the start of class.
This will allow you sufficient time to sign the required waiver
and prepare for H20 Fitness.
• Please bring a bottle of water and a towel.
• It is encourages that participants apply sunscreen 30 minutes
prior to the start of class.
• A hat or visor will assist in providing additional sun protection.
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 4-4:45 p.m.
Place: Celebration Lakeside Pool,
631 Sycamore Street
Fee: $30 Resident/
$40 Non-Resident (1 month)
or
$10 Resident and $15
for Non-Residents (1 class)
Contact [email protected] for more information.
Participate in one of our many Parks & Recreation Programs
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Ballroom Dancing
Rhapsody Baton
Thursdays
Mondays
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Baton Twirling & Dance class (Ages 6+)
7 p.m., Beginners Rhumba
8 p.m., Intermediate Waltz
9 p.m., Advanced West Coast Swing
(Pre-registration required)
It’s time to move your feet! No partner necessary. Classes advance to the
next level every eight weeks, when a new beginners dance is introduced.
Cost: $90 per person
Price includes the entire eight week class that meets for one 55-minute
lesson per week. For information or to register, contact Nannette at
386-532-2624 or [email protected] or visit
NannettesBallroomDance.com.
Join us for the fun!
Rhapsody Baton is both athletic and artistic. We teach how to twirl &
dance, learn team work, improve co-ordination and get physically fit!
In addition to our classes, we offer fun optional opportunities for students
to participate in. These events are family based so moms, dads, brothers
and sisters can all enjoy themselves at the parades, community festivals
and shows we attend. Our goal is to provide a fun format the entire family
may enjoy and create positive memories that will encourage our twirlers
to grow up and have their children twirl!
For additional information, please contact Tessah Ceballos
at 321-402-4659 or [email protected]
Irish Dance for Adults & Children
ZUMBA
Mondays
Activities Room, 851 Celebration Ave.
4:15-5:15 p.m. (Beginner’s Irish Dance Class.)
Thursdays, 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
Ditch the workout and join the party! Join instructor Brittany Balandis
for an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired,
calorie-burning dance fitness party!
Thursdays
Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St.
4:30-5:30 p.m.: Ages 3-8
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Ages 9-16
6:30-7:30 p.m.: Adult
7:30-7:30 p.m.: Championship Class, age 16+
An enjoyable and exciting class that explores all aspects of Irish Dance.
Focuses on stretching, posture, timing, rhythm and movement, basic
Irish Steps and Ceili (traditional Irish folk) team dancing. Students
will be introduced into the different types of solo Irish dance and the
traditional music for each dance. Benefits include balance, timing and
co-ordination. Students should wear shorts/t-shirt (exercise wear) and
sneakers.
All classes taught by professional and award-winning Irish Dancer
Sarah Costello from Belfast N. Ireland. Sarah has toured extensively
worldwide for the past nine years performing the leading roles in world
renowned Irish Dance shows like Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.
She qualified as a TCRG (Teacher of Irish Dance) in 2008 and has
produced and choreographed many Irish dance productions and shows
in both Ireland and abroad.
Class Price: $55 a month (Children) $10 per class (Adults)
Classes will be separate. One class a week for one hour.
For more info contact Sarah at 321-200-3598 or [email protected].
Please also visit facebook.com/centralfloridairishdance.
Martial Arts
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m.
Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St.
Discipline, respect and fitness are traits all parents strive to instill
in our children. At the Academy of Martial Arts we help children
develop lifelong positive traits that will help them be successful in life.
Visit the AcademyMartialArts.com or call 800-360-6043 for more
information.
Whether you’re an accomplished dancer, never danced a minute in your
life, or anywhere in between, you’ll workout like never before! It’s fun,
easy and completely addicting!
Make sure you wear supportive sneakers and comfortable workout clothes.
And don’t forget to bring a water bottle – or two!
Questions? Contact Brittany Balandis at (585) 732-8709 or
[email protected]
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Group Tennis Reservation Schedule
Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8 – 11 a.m.
Active Adult Ladies’
Over 50 Tennis League
(Courts 1 & 2)
9 – 11 a.m.
USTA Team Clinic
(Courts 1 & 2)
8 – 10 a.m.
Men’s Open Play
(Courts 4 & 5)
4 – 7 p.m.
Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt
(Court 3)
6 – 8 p.m.
Men’s Evening Tennis
(Courts 1 & 2)
8 – 11 a.m.
Ladies’ Active Adults
Over 50 Tennis League
(Courts 1 & 2)
9 – 11 a.m. • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
(Court 3)
Tuesday
8 – 11 a.m.
Men’s Open Play
(Courts 4 & 5)
8 a.m. – Noon
W.A.I.T. League
(Courts 1 & 2)
8 – 10 a.m. • 6 – 8 p.m.
(Court 3)
6 – 9 p.m.
Celebration Men’s Open Doubles
(Courts 1 & 2)
6 – 7 p.m.
(Court 3)
Interested in tennis lessons?
For more information and to register, contact: Darren Holt,
[email protected], 407-421-0977
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CPR/AED/First Aid Courses &
Pet CPR/ First Aid & Disaster Response Course.
All Courses are appropriate for all ages.
Contact 407-566-1698 or [email protected].
Parks &
Recreation
Classes are scheduled upon request.
Central Florida Masters Swimming is an organized swim-training group throughout the
Central Florida area for adult swimmers and triathletes. Coaches Misty Becerra and Sara
McLarty welcome beginner and advanced athletes. Both can benefit from our organized and
coached training sessions.
Contact: [email protected]
Join our Facebook page “Central Florida Masters Swimming”
*CFMS members MUST register with USMS ($43 per year) at: USMS.org
For questions or additional information, please visit the Front Porch or contact the Aquatics Office at
407-566-1698 or [email protected].
X-Factor Dance & Gymnastics
Location: Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
Visit the X-Factor website for more information and complete
class schedules at xfactordance.com.
Registration can easily be done online or contact Lindsay Taylor
at 407-329-4200 for space and placement advice.
Summer Schedule
REGISTER
REGISTER
NOW! New season starts July 6 • Classes running through August 6 NOW!
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
6-7:30 p.m.
7:30-9 p.m.
Monday
Wednesday
Room 102
Room 102
Combo 1 (Ballet and Tap)
Combo 2 (Ballet and Tap)
Ballet 2
Ballet 3
Ballet 4/5
3-4 years old
5-6 years old
Placement by teacher
Tuesday
3-3:45 p.m.
3:45-4:30 p.m.
4:30-5:15 p.m.
5:15-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
7-8 p.m.
8-9 p.m.
Mini Gym
Tumble Gym
Tumble Gym 2
Tumble Gym
Floor Skills
Acro 3
Acro 4
3-4 years old
5-6 years old
5-6 years old
7+ years old
Room 102
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
7-8:30 p.m.
Combo 1/2 (Ballet/Tap)
Acro 1
Jazz 2
Jazz 3
Jazz 4
4-6 years old
7+ years old
7-9 years old
Thursday
Room 102
4:30-5:30 p.m.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
7:30-9 p.m.
Acro 2
Contemporary 1
Contemporary 2
Contemporary 3
9+ years old
We have multiple levels of competition and performance teams.
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Please visit our website for a full listing of classes available.
Please contact our studio office at 407-329-4200 or [email protected] to express interest in auditioning.
Additional Programs offered
at Lakeside Park & Pool
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The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
presents piece of World Trade Center steel
to Carpet One
On Tuesday June 3, representatives from
the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers
Foundation, an organization begun in
memory of a fallen 9/11 firefighter, paid
a special visit to Rick Winner & Carpet
One, to personally thank him for their
generous support of the Foundation’s
Building for America's Bravest (BFAB)
program.
The BFAB program builds hi-tech “smart
homes” for service members returning
from war who have been catastrophically
injured. Carpet One Floor & Home, and
its manufacturing partner Mohawk, have
committed to providing flooring materials
and installation for 46 of these “smart
homes.” Each store's customers are invited
to share information about the program
with others, and make a personal
contribution at the store site. The goal is
to collect a donation of $10—or more—
from each customer, to ultimately enable Osceola Fire & Sheriff with Mike Fitz
the building of at least two more “smart
homes.”
“We are truly humbled and honored that the Tunnel to Towers
Foundation and members of the FDNY, who were actually at Ground
In recognition of that support, members of the FDNY (Fire
Zero on 9/11 and during its aftermath, traveled all the way from their
Department of New York City), acting on their own initiative
home base to visit us and express their gratitude to us,” said Winner.
as ambassadors of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, presented
“In fact, we are the ones who are thankful to them for their dedication
a specially-designed shadowbox containing hallowed 9/11 steel
and service. That is why we are so thrilled to be part of this impactful
from Ground Zero to Winner.
program that helps military heroes who have sustained the most
devastating injuries.”
Carpet One is a locally owned flooring retailer serving the Celebration
area.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, named in honor
of FDNY 9/11 fallen Firefighter Stephen Siller, and best known for
its annual Tunnel to Towers Run at Ground Zero in New York City,
is committed to building specially-adapted “smart homes” for the
most seriously wounded U.S. service personnel through its Building
for America’s Bravest program.
For more information, go to www.Tunnel2Towers.org.
Rick Winner, Mike Fitz and Ernesto Alvarenga
Business News
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Healthy mouth, healthy body:
snoring or sleep apnea?
By Christopher Russo, DDS
Many people have taken turns sleeping in the spare bedroom or on
the couch due to a snoring partner. Snoring is most simply the sound
which is made due soft tissue blocking an airway to varying degrees.
While sometimes caused by a temporary condition like allergies or
a cold virus, quite often it is a more serious issue. Simple snoring can
be affected by the position of the head/neck, body weight, alcohol,
or medication.
However, in cases
of obstructive sleep
apnea, (OSA), a
snoring sound is
accompanied by
shallow breaths,
or an actual stoppage
in breathing altogether,
from several seconds
to over a minute.
Obviously, not
breathing repeatedly
over many hours every day is not a
healthy situation. Just the interruption
of the body’s sleep cycle can have
significant effects on one’s life due to
fatigue, decreased alertness, hormone
Christopher Russo, DDS
imbalance, weight gain, and a compromised immune system. But OSA is also linked to a greater risk of
heart problems, cancer,
diabetes, high blood
pressure/stroke, and
even sudden death. If
any of this sounds like
you or a loved one, see
a dentist or a physician
for further evaluation
or treatment; it could
greatly improve the
quality of life, or maybe
even save it.
Half a century of help with Medicare
By Chris Graves, Social Security Manager in Kissimmee, FL
On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into
law with these words: “No longer will older Americans be denied the
healing miracle of modern medicine. No longer will illness crush and
destroy the savings that they have so carefully put away over a lifetime.”
For 50 years, the Medicare program has provided essential health
care services for millions of people who are age 65 or older, disabled,
or have debilitating diseases. Without Medicare, many people would
not be able to pay for hospital care, doctor’s visits, medical tests,
preventive services, or prescription drugs.
Your Medicare card is the most important piece of identification you
own as a Medicare beneficiary since medical providers will request
it when you seek their services. If you need to replace a lost, stolen,
or damaged Medicare card, you can do it online with a my Social
Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
Requesting a replacement card through
my Social Security is safe, convenient,
and easy. Going online saves you
a trip to your local Social Security
office or unproductive time on the
phone. Request your replacement
Medicare card the easy and
convenient way — online — and
you’ll get it in the same amount of
time as you would if you applied
in an office or over the phone —
in about 30 days.
Fifty years ago, Medicare didn’t have as many options as it does today.
As the largest public health program in the United States, Medicare includes four parts to keep you covered:
• Part A is insurance that covers inpatient
hospital stays, outpatient care in nursing
facilities, hospice, and home health care.
• Part B includes medical insurance for
doctor’s services, medical supplies,
outpatient care, and preventive services.
• Part C is a Medicare advantage plan that
allows you to choose your health care
coverage through a provider organization.
You must have Part A and Part B to enroll
in Part C. This plan usually includes
Medicare prescription drug coverage
and may include extra benefits and
services at an additional cost.
A recent survey to Medicare beneficiaries asked: Why do you love
Medicare? One person stated, “It gives peace of mind not only for
seniors, but for veterans and disabled as well.” Another satisfied
recipient replied, “I most likely wouldn’t be alive today without
Medicare.” These are just two of the millions who endorse
Medicare’s half-century strong success story.
• Part D is prescription drug coverage.
There is a separate monthly premium
for this plan; however, people with low
resources and income may qualify for the
Extra Help with Medicare prescription
drug costs from Social Security. Visit
www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp
to see if you qualify.
For more information about Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov.
As Medicare celebrates 50 years, Social Security commemorates
80 years. Learn more about Social Security’s 80th anniversary at
www.socialsecurity.gov/80thanniversary.
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Strike up the band – it’s good for you!
By Eileen Crawford, LMHC
What do lawn chairs, coolers, and a big trombone have in common?
They combine with fireworks, family and friends to define one of
the very best parts of Independence Day. Even before I started
school I knew that the 4th of July meant bicycles on parade and
loud, pounding, joyous patriotic music. To celebrate the greatest
moments in our lives without music would be unfathomable to me.
As Maria von Trapp
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for newborns and premature babies, relaxing them and stimulating
their nursing and bonding with Mom. A Northwestern University
study indicated that participation in
creating music (by singing or playing
an instrument) helps the brain learn to
process language, particularly important
during the elementary school years.
Music literally lights
up the brain. It
stimulates the
amygdala - which
assists in processing
emotion - and the prefrontal cortex –
involved in abstract decision-making.
It ignites activity in the nucleus accumbens,
where dopamine (the brain’s “feel good”
chemical) is released, and where expectations
are formed. Music helps people feel united
by enhancing movement planning, memory
and attention. In short, music is nothing less
than a neurological necessity.
So, as you celebrate life’s big moments, feed your brain.
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and sing your heart out. It’s good for you!
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July 2015
A Schedule of Happenings In and Around Celebration
Recurring Events
Scheduled Events
Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration
Sunday Worship Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . 8 a.m. & 10 p.m.
Celebration Community Church,
(501 Celebration Place) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church,
(1050 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m.
Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Celebration Anglican Fellowship (Bohemian Hotel Conference Room)
1st and 3rd Sundays
Coffee and Bible Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m.
For information call 407-566-1195
Illuminate Church, (Celebration High School) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
Recovery at Celebration
Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
July 5
Town Hall Closed
July 20
CROA Board Workshop (Tentative date) . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
July 20
ARC Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
Monday
Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Celebration Coupons for the Troops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 p.m.
X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-9 p.m.
Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 p.m.
Irish Dance Classes (Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 p.m.
Weight Watchers (Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15 p.m.
Rhapsody Baton, Baton Twirling and Dance . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Community Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
AA Meeting (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
July 27
Terraces at Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
July 7
Foundation Advisory Coucil Meeting . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
July 14
Fit4Mom (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45 a.m.
Masters Swimming (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.
Celebrate Recovery Al-Anon Family Group
(Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
H2O Fitness (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4:45 p.m.
X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 p.m.
ZUMBA (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Gun Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 p.m.
July 14
USO Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
July 14
CCDD Workshop (Celebration Library) . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
July 21
CCDD Meeting (Celebration Library) . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
July 28
CROA Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Mah Jongg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30-4:30 p.m.
Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.
X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 p.m.
Celebration Gaming Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
Recovery at Celebration (North Village Meeting Room)
Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
July 1
Celebrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
July 1
ECDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 p.m.
July 8
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.
July 8
Covenants Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
July 15
CROA / CCDD Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
July 15
Knights of Columbus Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
July 22
Democrats of Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
July 29
CROA Board Appeals (Tentative) . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
July 9
Veterans Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
July 9
GOP (Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
July 23
Larson & Associates Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.
Thursday
Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 a.m.
Masters Swimming (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.
Beginners’ Duplicate Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 p.m.
X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 p.m.
Irish Dance Classes (3+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30/5:30 p.m.
ZUMBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Irish Dance Classes (18+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration
Contemporary Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
July 30
Celebration Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.
July 3
Town Hall Closed
July 3
Brass of Central Florida (Lakeside Great Lawn) . . 6 p.m.
Friday
Rotary Club (Education Center, Florida Hospital) . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Celebration Bridge Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
ACBL Sanctioned Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.
National Mah Jongg (resident only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 p.m.
Company Dance Warm Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4:30 p.m.
X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 p.m.
Table Tennis Club (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:15-8:15 p.m.
July 10
Food Truck Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 9 p.m.
Petanque (Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Celebration Seventh-Day Adventist
Adult Study Group (Nicholson Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Family Story Hour (Creation Kids Village) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Worship (Nicholson Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
# Lunchbagcelebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Worship Service, Ed Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m.
Recovery at Celebration
Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
July 4
4th of July Parade (Downtown)
July 4
Town Hall Closed
Sunday
Wednesday
Saturday
Contact Town Hall to add your group’s events!
All events take place at Celebration Town Hall,
(851 Celebration Ave.) unless noted otherwise.
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The Celebration Veterans Club hosted its annual Memorial Day
Ceremony on Saturday, May 23 at Founders’ Park. The event serves
as an annual remembrance of the men and women who gave their
lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
George Young served as the master of ceremonies for the event, which
included a floral dedication to honor the memories of Jason Burnett,
Michael Licalzi and Matthew Pucino. Bill Pelaia offered up a Memorial
Day message, touching on the need to assist in helping our veterans
adapt following deployment and support for military families. The
Celebration Community Chorus, under the direction of D. Cole
Forehand, provided the musical backdrop for the ceremony, which
included a moving rendition of the national anthem as Forehand
was joined by Ashley Richards and Kelsey Forehand for an a cappella
version.
The semi-annual changing of the flag was handled seamlessly by
Boy Scout Troop 125, Cub Scout Troop 125 and the Girl Scouts.
Pam Smith represented the Garden Club of Celebration, as a patriotic
wreath was placed in the park to honor our veterans. A special thank
you also goes out to all those who assisted in this year’s ceremony,
including Chaplain Gary Garofalo, bugler Kim Lenaway and the
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2015 Attendees Confirmed (As of June 15, 2015)
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LJ McKanas
Max Dawson
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Nadiya Anderson
Natalie Anderson *
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Nina Poersch
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Rodger Bingham
Russell Hantz
Sarah Lacina
Sierra Dawn Thomas
Tanya Vance
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Trish Hegarty
Troy Robertson
Will Sims
Adam Poch
Amy Crews-Ouellete
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Cody Calafiore
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Nicole Franzel
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Scholarship presentation highlights Garden
Club’s end of year luncheon
By Tricia Alesbury
At our spring luncheon in
May, the Garden Club of
Celebration presented our
annual scholarship to
Mayuko Mitzutani, a senior
at Celebration High School.
Garden Club is sponsoring five girls to attend summer camp at
Wekiva Youth Camp. The camp is a residential nature camp for 3rd
through 8th grade students sponsored by the Florida Federation of
Garden Clubs and accredited by the American Camp Association.
The goal of the camp is to instill a love of nature and respect for
REAL Florida in our youth through nature study. We hope they have
a great time!
Lyn Berelsman, Garden Club’s
community advocate, says
that Mayuko was selected
because of her strong academic
achievements and her long
standing passion towards
environmental sciences. She
will be attending the University
of Florida in Gainesville to
study Environmental
Engineering and Global
Communications. She hopes
Lyn Berelsman, community advocate,
her degree will help develop
presenting our scholarship to Mayuko
a way to reduce existing air
Mitzutani
pollution and find alternative
ways for developing countries to
industrialize without damaging the
planet, while preserving a future for
children all around the world who
would like to play outside.
Mayuko scored the highest possible
scores in both the IB and AP
Environmental Systems and
Societies exams. Her science teacher,
Lorie Thuesen, says that Mayuko
challenges her to be a better teacher
by doing some of the best work she
has ever seen in her teaching career.
Garden Club is delighted to be able to sponsor
these girls and we
thank the community
of Celebration for supporting our fund raising events, such as the
Fashion Show and pine
straw sales, which generated the funds to
enable us to do this.
Our work at Give Kids
the World is continuing
and a number of members are volunteering to
weed, prune and tidy
the butterfly garden
Members enjoying our Spring Luncheon.
throughout the summer. Garden
Club received a vote of thanks for
our efforts in getting the garden
into great shape from Richard
Boturla and Philip Torres from
Give Kids the World at our April
meeting.
Our Garden Club year finished
with a wonderful spring luncheon
at the Melia Hotel, many thanks
to our hospitality chair Judith
Rankine and her team who created such a fun event.
We have a great program planned
for next year; more details will be
forthcoming in future editions of
Celebration News and on our website www.celebrationgardenclub.org. We will be kicking off the year
on September 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Heritage Hall. Membership in the
Garden Club is open to all residents of Celebration, for more details
please contact our membership chair Lorna Sauter at
[email protected].
Garden Club members presented a wreath at Memorial Day. Pam Smith,
Vice President, gave a short speech to the community.
Pine straw is available now throughout the year
on-line from our website, delivered to your door
within two working days.
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Hang Gliding in Central Florida
By Willow Michie
Recently, a few members of Celebration Venture Crew 125 participated
in a very unique and extraordinary experience, hang gliding in Central
Florida at the Wallaby Ranch.
Wallaby Ranch is unique within the hang gliding world. Instead of
leaping from a high altitude location to soar through the sky, an
ultra-light plane aero-tows you and your instructor from the ground
up to the correct altitude where it then detaches, allowing you to
begin a slow, graceful decent back to earth.
During a recent visit, all four participants were new to this experience
and were apprehensive, not knowing exactly what to expect. After
spending the morning with the friendly instructors at an amazingly
beautiful property and having a great time flying in the air, we
realized just how incredible this experience truly was.
Each crew member described their time hang gliding as a relaxing,
picturesque trip that gave the feeling of floating. There were no rough
spots that might lead to
motion sickness, only the
sensation of serenely moving
through the sky. Most
importantly, a feeling of
safeness was felt by all four of
us, even when the instructor
gave us control of the hang
glider. There was never a
moment of fear. From the
sky, the view was absolutely stunning
as the ground below us looked like a
model town and you could see farther
than imaginable. A cool feature offered
to all the gliders was the chance to have a GoPro record their flight.
After everyone was finished flying, we all headed over to the Wallaby
Ranch's artisan-style canteen for a brunch that was made from scratch.
The food was absolutely amazing, fresh and unique. The display of
homemade cooking was something you would expect to see on
Pinterest. Not only did the food look delicious, but it tasted even
better. Next to the canteen, there is an area for children to play that
includes a trampoline, shallow pool, and playground.
While talking over brunch, we met an interesting hang gliding fan,
an 80 year old woman. She drives from Tampa monthly and had
put in enough flight time to go up solo. She mentioned that one of
the most amazing things she had experienced while hang gliding,
was flying above a flock of birds.
After experiencing hang gliding and the great brunch, we left
extremely satisfied, and are making plans to return soon with more
of our crew. If you too would like to experience what it is like to
fly with the birds, give Malcolm or Lori a call at Wallaby Ranch
(1-800-Wallaby) or even better, take a ride out and check it out for
yourself. After all, it is only 15 minutes from Celebration in nearby
Davenport. Make sure you drop our name... Celebration Venture
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Thirteen different boys. Some were classmates.
Some were teammates. Some were strangers to
one another. Some were from Brazil or Scotland.
Some were from England or Germany, the United
States or Greece.
They all had one thing in common… soccer.
Brought together by a love for the game and a
desire to compete on an advanced arena, they
were gathered, one by one. A team was born.
The multicultural group with a homegrown spirit
became Celebration United. Their goal: to succeed
on a highly competitive level and represent their
small town in a special way.
You probably notice them on many afternoons,
suited up in half-sized uniform replicas of their
soccer heroes: Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar. The sports
fields of Celebration have seen them run countless
miles. Dribbling, passing, trapping, sprints. They
follow the instruction, not because they have to,
but because they want to. The end-of-practice
scrimmage is greatly anticipated,
almost like a treat for a training
session well done.
Practice never ends at its scheduled time.
Everyone lingers. The boys want to take
more shots on goal; they try out being
goalie. Their idea of fun is even more
practice. The families laugh together
about parenthood, soccer, life. The sun
sets, and all reluctantly leave, but only
because dinner has to be eaten or
homework has to be finished. No one
goes without a hug or a friendly kiss
on the cheek. It’s become a family –
with a big purpose.
Those practices aren’t just for fun
they’re a training ground for excellence –
at statewide U8 soccer tournaments.
Celebration United has traveled distances to Palm Beach, Palm Bay,
Plant City, and Miramar, where the competition is strong. Travel
around Florida is exciting for the boys, but can be costly. As a fully
self-funded team, the families are responsible for all expenses from
transportation, accommodations, and tournament fees to food,
uniforms, and equipment. To help offset some of the costs, the team
held a fundraising car wash in January, which was enthusiastically
embraced by the town. The team also seeks sponsorships and
partnerships with local businesses that can help them reach their
big soccer dreams.
The team recently had the opportunity to play in a tournament in
their own backyard, in Disney's Memorial Day Soccer Shootout at
the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. After a pregame meal at
the Celebration Golf Club’s Windmill Restaurant, the squad made
the short drive over I4 to compete in the event, which included
their first ever night match.
Thirteen different boys, now teammates, friends, brothers.
They are Celebration United.
Celebration United brings local spirit to U8
Florida soccer competitions
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Democrats set to welcome State
Representative John Cortes
by Stephanie Garber
The Democrats of Celebration remain busy planning for upcoming
elections. The club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month,
January-October, from 7 – 8 p.m. There are no
meetings in November or December. We meet
at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. and individuals are free to attend whether they live in
Celebration or not. There are no dues.
State Representative John Cortes (District 43)
will be the featured speaker at our July 22
meeting. His entire district is in Osceola
County and stretches from Buenaventura
Lakes southward through Kissimmee to
Poinciana. Popular for being “local, vocal
and approachable,” Rep. Cortes welcomes
all to his District office at 231 Ruby Avenue,
Suite A, Kissimmee 34741.
Rep. Cortes challenged Ricardo Rangel in the Democratic primary
in 2014 and in a “major upset,” defeated Rangel, winning 52% of the
vote to Rangel’s 48%.
In the General Election, Cortes raced former
Kissimmee City Commissioner Carlos Irizarry,
by whom he had previously been defeated in
his 2004 city commission campaign. In the
general election, Cortes defeated Irizarry
handily, winning 66% of the vote to Irizarry’s
34%.
State Representative John Cortes (District 43)
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Celebration Duplicate
Bridge Club seeks players
by Lone Darrow
Please join the Celebration Duplicate Bridge Club for sanctioned
duplicate bridge every Friday at 11 a.m. at Town Hall, 851 Celebration
Ave. All players are welcome, and if you do not have a partner, come
by and we will match you with a partner. You do not need to be an
ACBL member to play. The game is played in pleasant surroundings
with lots of nice people, and we break for lunch for about 20 minutes,
so you are welcome to bring a small lunch. Snacks will be available.
Please contact Lone Darrow if you have any questions at 407-566-8922
or [email protected].
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By Teddy Benson
On May 31, 2015, Celebration Boy Scout Troop 125 was proud to
present to four of its very own scouts the rank of Eagle Scout.
Connor Fazekas, William Harris, Tyler Seegers and Chase Sigur,
received their rank of Eagle at the Court of Eagle ceremony held at
Celebration Town Hall. Presented with the honor in front of friends,
family, mentors and fellow scouts, these boys bring the number of
scouts in Troop 125 to reach Eagle to 30. As part of their earning the
rank of Eagle, each Boy Scout must create, plan, manage and complete
a Service Project for the community at large. Congratulations to
Connor, William, Tyler and Chase for a job well done!
Interested in joining our ranks? We are waiting to hear from you!
Contact our scoutmaster, Brian Coakley at [email protected].
Eagle Scout Service
1. Approximately 8.13 million hours of service has been reported
in 2014 by Eagle scouts.
2. Almost $300 billion of service was provided by Scouts and
leaders to communities across the United States, $183.3 million
of that was just from Eagle Service projects.
3. The total number of members in scouting since 1910 have
exceeded 104 million.
4. Total number of merit badges earned is 40,029.
5. Total number of individual scouts who earned heroism awards
were 240.
6. 189 members of the 113th Congress participated in Scouting
as a youth and/or adult leader. 27 (14%) are Eagle Scouts.
7. 18 current U.S. governors participated in Scouting as a youth
and/or adult volunteer. 4 (22%) are Eagle Scouts.
8. Only 4% of all Scouts meet the requirements necessary to earn
the Eagle Scout rank.
9. Eagle Scouts are 92% more likely than non-Scouts to be active
in environmental protection groups.
10. The average age of an Eagle Scout is 17.1 years old.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the largest youth
organizations in the United States, with 2.7 million youth members
and over one million adult volunteers. Since its founding in 1910 as
part of the international Scout Movement, more than 110 million
Americans have been members of the BSA.
The BSA’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character
development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range
of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels,
career-oriented programs in partnership with community
organizations. For younger members, the Scout method is part
of the program to inculcate typical Scouting values such as
trustworthiness, good citizenship, and outdoors skills, through
a variety of activities such as camping, aquatics, and hiking.
Eagle Scout Statistics
The Eagle Scouts are comprised of over 2.7 million youth
members and one million volunteers. The following statistics
outlined the current state of Eagle Scouts as according to
Scouting for All resources.
1. In 2014, 51,820 scouts received the rank of Eagle.
2. 181 NASA astronauts were involved in Scouting (60% of all
astronauts). 40 are Eagle Scouts.
3. 36.4% of the United States Military Academy (West Point)
cadets were involved in Scouting as youth. 16.3% of cadets
are Eagle Scouts.
4. 22.5% of United States Air Force Academy cadets were involved
in Scouting as youth. 11.9% of cadets are Eagle Scouts.
5. 25% of United States Naval Academy (Annapolis) midshipmen
were involved in Scouting as youth. 11% of midshipmen are
Eagle Scouts.
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A game so easy a rocket scientist can play it!
By Teddy Benson
When asked about a quick and easy, but different card game to learn
and play, I turned to the uniquely different card game called Fluxx.
In this card game the rules are incredibly simple – you draw a card,
you play a card, sort of. You see, the rules are constantly in, well, in
“flux,” as a card is played, the rules change. This is a fast paced, weird
and silly card game designed by two NASA scientists, and proves
that rocket scientists do have a sense of humor.
and this has all of that and more. In the space theme version it has
an additional card called “creepers”. These cards attach themselves
to other cards, specifically “keeper” cards and change those cards
either by adding or removing abilities or special things that can
occur during the game. They add a whole level of card play since
they can be beneficial, play on your cards, a bane, or play on an
opposing player.
The basic rules are very simple, you get
a card and you play a card. When you
play a card, you can change the rules
currently in play which constantly keep
changing with every played card.
So how do you win you might ask?
You win the game by placing keeper
cards in front of you. But you don't
know which keeper cards are going to
be used to reach the winning goal for
the game as it is constantly changing.
So the keeper cards are worthless until
a goal has been established from a goal
card that has been drawn and played by a player. But don’t get too
attached to this goal, because it could change on someone’s next
turn as they draw and change the rules by playing a new goal.
Does it sound all confusing? Don't worry because in the moment
the rules will change yet again!
This is a quick game to learn, and well, I am not sure if you can
master it – it changes so much. But in the end it is a great group card
game to play. Oh, and I almost forgot! One of the best things about
this game is that you can combine the cards from one of the other
themed sets. This means you could play a game of zombie pirates
Fluxx, or maybe zombie pirates from
outer space on a holiday Fluxx; the
combinations are almost endless!
Now players also have another card that they can play, an action card.
Playing an action card during your turn allows you to do common
and special things that could help you throughout the game. There
is also a surprise card which can be played out of your turn and are
used mainly to, well, from stopping the other player from winning
to generally just mess with them in the game.
Out of all the Fluxx themed card games, (space, pirate, zombie, Oz,
Cthulhu, Monty Python, Regular Show, and Holiday); I have enjoyed
the Space theme the most. Why? Well, I like space, and Sci-Fi,
So pick a copy of Fluxx, available at
Amazon, Wal-Mart and most local
comic stores, and let the card playing
fun commence!
Did you hear? We did an open game
night at the June Food Truck Friday
event! That's right; we had multiple
tables with open, board, card and
miniature games going on all night long!
We even had a Minecraft LAN party!
Stay tuned for information on the next
open game night event. Come see and play an old favorite, or try a
brand new game, or, if you have a favorite of your own bring it as well.
We will have expert gamers on site to teach and play during the event.
Interested about learning and playing some board, card and even
role playing games in town? The Celebration Gamers Guild is always
looking for new players. Please email [email protected]
for more information and our game event schedule.
Veterans Club of Celebration
The Veterans Club of
Celebration was
organized in 2007 to
provide support to
honorably discharged
Veterans (any military
service branch) and to
participate and support
community events.
We are organized as a
non-profit organization
with the intent and
purpose to promote
awareness and interest
in veterans’ affairs and
activities.
CELEBRATION
VETERANS CLUB
All honorably discharged veterans are welcome.
We meet the second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m.
at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
For further information, contact [email protected],
407-777-9867 or visit www.celebrationveterans.org.
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Celebration Church
celebrates 10th
anniversary
By Jim Siegel
Corpus Christi Catholic Church,
Celebration’s largest faith community,
recently celebrated the 10th
anniversary of its founding.
Nearly 800 parishioners packed the Church on June 6 as Orlando
Diocese Bishop John Noonan celebrated an afternoon Mass, after
which attendees mingled over light refreshments reminiscing about
the past ten years and chatting with Bishop Noonan and Pastor
Richard Trout.
In early 2005, then Orlando Bishop Thomas Wenski, in response
to the petitions of a small, vocal group of Celebration residents,
founded the parish. Recalled Father Gregory Parkes, appointed by
Bishop Wenski as the pastor, “We began with nothing, literally
nothing, except faith and a group of very dedicated individuals
who were willing to do whatever it took to start this parish church.
That really brought us together as a parish community.”
Corpus Christi held its initial Saturday evening and Sunday morning
services at the K-8 School cafeteria beginning in May 2005, moved
to the larger high school cafeteria within six months, and within
Orlando Diocese Bishop John Noonan (foreground left) chats with Luis and Beth Garcia
(foreground right) following Mass commemorating the 10th anniversary of Corpus Christi
Catholic Church. The Garcias, longtime celebration residents, were among the founding
members of the parish in 2005 and who tirelessly devoted much time and energy to
making Corpus Christi a successful community.
another year started an active building campaign. Just in time for
Christmas 2009, they moved into their new church building, located
on a 4.3 plot where East, South, and West Villages converge at the
corner of Celebration Avenue and East Lawn Avenue.
When Father Gregory was appointed Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee
in 2012, Father Richard Trout succeeded him as pastor. Said Father
Richard at the June 6 Mass, “We thank all the parish members who
have made our parish such a viable and sharing community, but
especially those who helped found and nurture Corpus Christi
during its early years.”
Photos by Jim Siegel
Knights of Columbus supports local charities
By Jim Siegel
Among the many Celebration organizations that support local
individuals and families in need is the Knights of Columbus affiliated
with Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Recently, the Knights presented
checks totaling over $14,000 to 10 Celebration and Osceola County
based non-profit organizations. The funds were raised from the
annual Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament held on March 21
at the Orange Lake Resort.
Organizations receiving checks included Habitat for Humanity of
Osceola County, Celebration 34747 Cares, Fairways for Warriors,
Meals on Wheels, the Celebration Foundation, Johnny Pineyro
Foundation, JMJ Pregnancy Center, and Second Harvest Food Bank
of Central Florida.
The annual event was made possible this year by the generosity and
support of a number of area businesses and individuals, including
Amerifactors, Celebration Pediatrics, Celebration Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Monta Consulting and Design,
Kohl’s, Pineyro Law Firm, Celebration Town
Tavern, Foot and Ankle Associates of Florida,
Jim Doyle, Jim & Pat Avena, Starling Chevrolet
Buick GMC, Celebration Surrey Company,
Jarrett Gordon Ford, J.W. & Sons Contracting,
Larry & Jane Arseniadis, Champion Dental Group, the Osceola
County Sheriff ’s Office, Richard C. Mendoza Attorney at Law, Davey
Commercial Grounds Management, Center State Bank, Leaderboard
of Miami and Polara Golf, and several past Grand Knights.
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal
service organization, named in honor of Christopher Columbus,
and dedicated to providing charitable and other services. The local
Corpus Christi Council 14132 is one of nearly 15,000 councils
located in towns, college campuses, and military bases around the
world. Members total about 1.8 million.
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Frederick Douglass Conservative - KCarl Smith
On Thursday, July 9, the Conservatives
of Celebration will view the film made
when KCarl Smith met recently with the
Republicans of Osceola County. Because
most Celebration members were unable
to attend the meeting in St. Cloud, we
did not want you to miss the excitement
KCarl brings to any group.
Frederick Douglas
KCarl has taken from the
famous and influential Frederick
Douglas, his strategy to Re-ignite
America’s Passion for Liberty.
In a life, long on accomplishments, Douglass rose from slavery
to be the first Afro-American to
be selected on a roll call vote for
the office of President of the
United States. His involvement
in fostering social equality, his
tireless work to protect the
Constitution, and his initiative
and orations here and abroad set
Douglass apart from others in this
century and in any other century.
In his own writing, speaking
and action, KCarl conveys
the principles and vigor of
Frederick Douglass. He is the
author of the book Frederick
Douglass Republicans and also
of the Conservator Messenger.
KCarl is a graduate of Alabama
A & M University, and has
successfully completed training
KCarl Smith
for both the Airborne and
Air-Assault programs while on active duty in the U. S. Army.
He is the former district leader of Americans for Fair Taxation and
serves on the Amistad Commission and the Affordable Homeowner’s
Insurance Commission in Alabama. He also appeared in the film
The Runaway Slave.
Reports on local chapter education initiatives, voter fraud campaign,
and Osceola County tax repeals will be given at the July meeting.
Volunteers and donors are needed to promote these drives.
The July meeting will be held on Thursday, July 9 in our summer
location, Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave., at 7 p.m.
You may contact us at [email protected].
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Open to the public, Mah Jongg is played on Wednesdays and Fridays
at Celebration Town Hall. We have more than 20 steady players that
play at least twice a month, but most play twice a week.
On Wednesdays, Wright Patterson Mah Jongg is played from
1:30-4:30 p.m. It is a match so you must stay for all three hours.
Wright Patterson MJ is played with no jokers and the hands (100+)
never change.
If you already know how to play WP then the class for National would
only be one hour. If you already know how to play National then the
class for Wright Patterson would be three hours. Please sign-up for a
lesson or if you know how to play please come!
Contact Margaret Cooke for free classes. Interested parties have
three chances to learn. Please e-mail [email protected]
for more information.
On Fridays, National Mah Jongg is played from 1-5 p.m. You may
come and leave whenever you wish. National Mah Jongg is played
with eight jokers and the hands change every year on April 1.
We welcome all players! If you don’t know how to play, we can teach
you at one of three lessons. National takes about three hours to learn
and Wright Patterson takes about six hours.
The weekly Farmers Market is located at Lakeside Park,
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and craft vendors each week for the freshest fruits and vegetables,
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By Chandler Cunningham,
Senior Patrol Leader BSA 125
On Behalf of Celebration Boy Scout Troop 125, I would
like to thank the Celebration Foundation for their generous
donation. The grant will be put to good use, helping fund
our annual summer adventure at Camp Woodruff in the
North Georgia Mountains. Summer camp has long been
an integral part of the scouting experience and helps scouts
achieve important merit badges and learn important life
skills in a beneficial environment. This year we intend to
focus on leadership at camp, teaching scouts how to plan
ahead and work with people effectively.
In addition, a portion of the money will go toward scout
scholarships. Sometimes unfortunate events can leave a
scout unable to pay for the typical expenses of scouting.
This donation will help those who need monetary
assistance to continue in scouting unhindered by financial stress,
allowing the individual to participate in summer camp, campouts
and activities we have to offer.
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Robert Steuteville, Better! Cities & Towns
Part 2
Reprinted with permission from Better! Cities & Towns
where it first appeared in March 2015
These articles are submitted by the Celebration Foundation’s
New Urbanism Committee to help fulfill their mission to educate
residents about New Urbanism Communities.
The postwar suburbs hold the most potential, especially when
affordability is a paramount concern. Twenty-six million houses
were built from 1946 to 1965, most single-family, according to June
Williamson, coauthor of Retrofitting Suburbia. These early postwar
suburbs were built with mostly connecting streets and fading
commercial strips lying fallow nearby.
Phase 3: New Urbanism is suburban retrofit,
also known as sprawl repair. Planning books
have described this growing trend in considerable detail. New urbanists have been trying
to turn “grayfields” into urban places for a
long time—Mashpee Commons and Mizner
Park are just two of the mixed-use town
centers that have been built on former
suburban shopping malls—a transformation
that got under way in the late 1980s. Sprawl
is vast, however, and such projects are still
isolated and pioneering. Phase 3 will take
the spotlight when automobile-oriented
Mashpee Commons: A town center created out of a former shopping
transportation engineering is reformed on
center in suburban Mashpee, Massachusetts.
a much grander scale.
When that happens, sprawl repair will take pressure off historic
neighborhoods. A new supply of walkable places will emerge in
the suburbs.
Parking lots on these strips could
support millions of new residential units.
Phase 3 New Urbanism can revitalize
languishing first-ring suburbs, but first,
multilane arterials must be narrowed,
redesigned, and made walkable. This
outcome still seems hard to imagine,
despite the success of the complete
streets movement. Yet the formidable
transportation industrial complex, the
biggest impediment to Phase 3 New
Urbanism, is showing signs that it will
yield to pressure. Change will come
sooner or later.
The Final Phase
Phase 4 is when we come full circle, and street grids are as normal
as they were 100 years ago. These grids don’t have to be rectangular
like most of the 19th Century grids—they need only be connected,
internally and externally.
The normalization of new street grids may be decades away, but
extensively connected street networks are the natural way to develop
communities, absent the obstruction caused by automobile-oriented
transportation engineering and street policies. The transportation
field must be fully reformed before Phase 4 takes effect. This is why
the techniques that I associate with Phase 3 must come first. Expect
to see early pioneering efforts in reestablishing new street grids that
connect to larger thoroughfare networks.
A commercial strip is converted to a boulevard in Lancaster, CA, triggering
$273 million in economic output.
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Phase 4: New Urbanism will not mean an end to drive-only suburbs
any more than the last century meant the eradication of historic cities
and towns. Drive-only suburbs will always be with us—they continue
to grow today due to zoning laws and the infrastructure that supports
the separate-use mode of development.
The New Urbanism is emerging slowly, in phases. We are only part
of the way through a change that will take generations. On a long
journey, it helps to know where we are going. We are now immersed
in the revitalization of cities, and many elements will play a critical
role in this trend—architecture, building types, finance, and codes
included.
That work is crucial but it is not the end-game: the way we design
and layout streets will ultimately be the most permanent foundation
of our physical communities.
New Urbanism was founded by architects, and we have learned much
from them. But transportation planning and street design will set the
course for the future.
Robert Steuteville is editor and executive director of
Better Cities & Towns.
By Jasmine Haddaway, Celebration Foundation Intern
On Saturday, May 16, the Celebration Community Presbyterian
Church was transformed into a candle-lit setting for a beautiful
concert and conversation. In an intimate
musical performance, Kellie Haddock,
sponsored by the Celebration Foundation’s
WINGS (Women’s Initiative Nurturing
Girls’ Strength) Program shared her story
of loss, hope, family, and faith.
Eleven years ago, Kellie, her husband, and
14-week-old son, Eli, were involved in a
horrendous car accident that killed her
husband instantly and sent her son to
Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital with
little chance of surviving. Kellie was told
by Eli’s doctors that if he lived, he was not
expected to be able to talk, walk, or show
any emotion. Her son’s medical team at
Arnold Palmer worked tirelessly to save
his life and after one week, Kellie was
miraculously able to take Eli home from
the hospital. Today, Eli is a healthy and
happy child filled with joy and life.
In 2014, the 10th anniversary of the car
accident, Kellie wanted to thank the medical
professionals at Arnold Palmer Children’s
Hospital for saving her son’s life. She partnered with a local film
company and arranged a meeting with each of the first responders,
doctors, and nurses where she thanked
them, updated them on Eli’s health, and
invited them to a celebration in their
honor. The video recording of these
reunions, called “The Thank You Project,”
went viral, reaching over 4 million views
on YouTube and encouraging others to
seek out ways to show gratitude.
It was through the help of Kellie’s family,
friends, and faith that allowed her to
navigate widowhood, single-parenting,
remarriage, and her son’s healing. She
turned these experiences into songs that
shared her joys and sorrows throughout
her journey, looking to inspire others and
help them to look for the beauty in their
own stories.
Kellie Haddock with WINGS Celebration K-8 Students
At the concert, Kellie opened up her heart
and led the audience through her story
with her music. Her songs were heartfelt
and vulnerable, yet conveyed a deep sense
of resilience and empowerment. It was
an emotional and powerful night!
Kellie Haddock shares her heart and song
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Brass Band of Central Florida to perform July 3
Friday, July 3; 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Lakeside Park on the Great Lawn
The Brass Band of Central Florida will be performing a free concert
sponsored by the Celebration Foundation Concert Series for residents
of Celebration! The program is being underwritten by a generous
member of our community.
The concert will feature lots of Patriotic Music and we will be
honoring our Celebration Veterans!
We are truly excited about the concert! Save the date for this great
Celebration family event!
15,000 Osceola children with food insecurity
will receive snack bags
By Gloria Niec, Executive Director, Celebration Foundation
In February of this year, at our Mardi Gras 2015 gala, we held a Paddle
Call and asked for donations to help feed hungry children in Osceola
County. The Paddle Call raised $22,500.
On May 15, $22,500 worth of food was delivered to Celebration Town
Hall to be used for the Snack Packing event the following day.
Additional donations were received from individuals throughout the
County. $22,500 worth of food is a LOT of food…15,000 cans of
Vienna sausages, 15,000 boxes of raisins, 15,000 applesauce cups,
15,000 peanut butter crackers…you get the idea. Eight pallets of food,
two pallets of boxes and what seemed like a ridiculous amount of tape
was opened, unpacked, sorted and packed into 15,000 snack bags by a
wonderful group of over 300 volunteers made up of both residents
and non-residents to help our hungry kids in Osceola County.
Friends from crisis food pantries throughout Osceola County brought
their vans, trucks and cars and 7,500 snack bags were donated to these
pantries. The following Monday, the Osceola School district sent their
30’ truck and needing to make two trips, delivered 16 pallets of snack
bags to the district warehouse so that teachers and counselors could
have something to hand to a child who is hungry.
We thank everyone who contributed, through donations or through
their time, for the unmeasurable amounts of love and support poured
into this event.
F R E E CO N S U LTAT I O N S
Professional Cleaning Services include:
• All kitchen appliances cleaned
• Windows cleaned inside and out
• Bathroom sanitized & disinfected
• Floors swept and mopped
• Fans & light fixtures cleaned
• Counters and vanities wiped down
ACS Janitorial Services
Emily Rodriguez
Phone: 407.496.3884
More than 14 years of experience.
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Local School wins seven gold medals
in National French competition
students were required to
listen to questions about a
picture they had not seen
before and answer questions
about that picture in complete
sentences. National judges
listened for pronunciation,
grammar, and use of complete
sentences.
Celebration’s Foreign Language Immersion School (FLIS) earned
a total of 16 medals in the 2015 Le Grand Concours, the annual
French competition sponsored by the American Association of
Teachers of French.
The school’s first and second graders competed with children up
to sixth grade. One FLIS first grade student received a national
gold medal, while six gold medals went to FLIS second grade
students. Additional medals received included: seven national
silver metals and two national bronze medals.
Competing against more than 5,000 students in grades 1-6,
FLIS swept almost 30% of the gold medals awarded.
Competing in the competition for the first time, FLIS students
were judged in segments that included, listening, reading and
structure, reading comprehension, and speaking abilities.
Twenty-one students entered the contest through the initial written
test. Seventeen of those students went on to compete in the second
and final round of testing via oral exam. During the final exam,
2015 Varsity Football
Schedule
WEEK
DATE
HOME TEAM
AWAY TEAM
KICKOFF
CLASSIC
TIME
8/21
Celebration
Colonial
7:00
1
8/28
Lake Placid
Celebration
7:00
2
9/4
Celebration
Poinciana
7:30
3
9/11
Lake Highland
Celebration
7:00
4
9/18
Celebration
East River
7:00
5
9/25
Celebration
Ridge
7:00
6
10/2
Celebration
St. Cloud
7:00
7
10/9
BYE
8
10/16
Celebration
Harmony
7:00
9
10/22
Liberty
Celebration
7:30
10
10/30
Lake Nona
Celebration
7:30
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11/6
Cypress Creek
Celebration
7:30
Located in Celebration, FLIS
is the only language immersion school in Central Florida
to integrate four languages
into its curriculum: English,
Spanish, French, and Chinese.
Students are taught a full curriculum in a foreign language
while exceeding the National Common Core Standards associated
with each grade level. For more information about FLIS, please visit
languageimmersionschool.com.
Pirates take Little
League title
Congratulations to the Pirates on capturing the 2015 Celebration
Little League Spring Majors Division Championship.
Team members from bottom left to right: Nick Mazzuca, Gavin Garcia,
Treyson Green, Colin Campbell, Tommy Guidice, John Noyes, Griffin Davis,
Hunter Chase, Lemuellee Quinones-Florio, Dylan Davis and Lucas Murphy.
Coaches: Stephen Davis, Matt Murphy and Bob Guidice
School Buzz
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Orlando
lando Airpor
Airport
Sanford
Airport
$ 90
$ 49
Return
Meet & Greet
$55
Tampa
Airport
$ 110
407-465-1100
[email protected]
Celebrationtrans@yahoo
com
All major cards & debit accepted • Reservations Required
Serving Celebration Since 1998
Congratulations to the Celebration Elementary Math Olympiad
Team on winning the County Olympiad competition. The team,
which is comprised entirely of fifth graders, is led by Tamara
Medrano, Learning Resource Specialist/Dean at Celebration
Elementary. Ricardo Cunha took home the individual overall
competition which was held at Osceola School for the Arts
on May 28.
Team members listed left to right: Zach Zelmanski, Tommy Guidice, Joshua Linehan,
Ricardo Cunha, Ms. Tamara Medrano, Natalie Mastali, and Camden Hulme.
Celebration Elementary
captures Olympiad title
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The stylish, monthly Celebration News features prominently placed advertisements
mixed with community news, features and profiles, event information and beautiful photos.
As the official Celebration Town Hall publication, residents and visitors from around
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REACH THE
CELEBRATION COMMUNITY
WITH
CELEBRATION NEWS
The stylish, monthly Celebration News features prominently placed advertisements
mixed with community news, features and profiles, event information and beautiful photos.
As the official publication of Celebration Town Hall, residents and visitors from around the world
utilize the paper to learn about the community and your business!
A Variety of Great Ways to Advertise
Various Ad Sizes
Choose the perfect fit with ads ranging from 1/8 page to a full page, color or black and white.
Convey Your Company Image
Advertise your business on upgraded newsprint in Celebration News
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Advertise business services, a home for sale or a home for rent.
Act Fast: Deadline to reserve ad space in the August edition of Celebration News is Soon.
For more information, please contact Mary Pleban at (407) 433-2992
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Deadline for ad submission is
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Submitting your ad is simple!
E-mail the following to
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