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The Official Newsletter of Celebration
May 2014
www.celebration.fl.us
A LOOK
INSIDE
Board seeks talented residents
who love Celebration
Looking to get involved in your community?
Consider becoming a committee member.
We are looking for a few good men and women
who are willing to share their time (usually only
one night a month) and talent. If you’re interested
in event planning, dog parks or kid’s activities
there’s the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Spring Fest Fun
See Page 21
Have a flair for writing or a maybe you’re a bit
“techie?” The Communications Committee meets
to discuss how to better communicate with our residents using all mediums from Celebration News to
our website, social media and everything in between.
Want to make sure that our
Community Standards are
maintained? Why not join
the Architectural Review
or Covenants Committee?
Applications may be found
on the Front Porch under
“Community – Forms –
Committee Interest Form”
or you can stop by Town Hall and pick one up.
For more information contact Town Hall
at 407-566-1200.
See committee list on page 3
Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
Evander Square Opens
See Page 37
Saturday, May 24; 10 a.m.
Veterans’ Memorial
Remember the men and women who have defended
our freedoms this Memorial Day. Honor the heroes
who have sacrificed in order to uphold the values
of the United States of America.
Join us as we pay tribute to our nation’s heroes
at Celebration’s Veterans’ Memorial Ceremony.
During the ceremony, we’re delighted to have
Educate to Innovate
See Page 59
the Celebration Community Chorus joining us for a
performance recognizing our U.S. military members.
For further information, contact Celebration
Parks and Recreation at 407-566-1200 or
[email protected]. For more information
about the Celebration Veterans Group, contact
Rick Lane at 405-397-6667 or [email protected]
INDEX
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Town News
Parks & Recreation
Community
Groups/Events
Education
Real Estate
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Architectural Review Committee
This committee reviews applications from Celebration property owners
requesting to add, change, or remove elements of their property.
Communications Committee
This committee serves as an advisory committee to the Celebration
Joint Committee and Town Hall regarding the various community
communication mediums, specifically the ways in which information
is conveyed to the residents.
MEL
EL PEARLMAN, PA
Attorney At Law
CORPORATE & BUSINESS
Incorporations, Partnerships, LLC’s,
Business Acquisitions and Sales,
Exit Strategies, Selective Litigation
REAL ESTATE
Commercial & Residential,
Contracts, Closings, Leases,
Land Acquisitions and Sales
ESTATE PLANNING &
ADMINISTRATION
Estate Plans for U.S. and Foreign
Nationals, Probate Administration
(Testate, Intestate & Ancillary),
Asset Retitling & Transfer Assistance
WEDDING OFFICIANT
Customized Civil Ceremonies
407-566-8700
[email protected]
Covenants Committee
This committee reviews Community Standards issues that are either
being disputed or have not been corrected. These meetings allow the
property owners the right to be heard.
Parks & Recreation/Special Events Committee
This committee serves as an advisory committee to the Celebration
Residential Owner’s Association and Town Hall
regarding the recreational programs and
facilities serving the community. They
also evaluate, recommend and assist in
the planning of all homeowners association
sponsored events such as Posh Pooch,
4th of July, Founders Day, etc.
Handyman
William Benjamin
Carpentry, Painting
Also Plumbing & Electrical Repairs
25 Years Experience
FREE ESTIMATES
24 hour service
Cell: 321-746-3828
Email: [email protected]
Celebration’s current
committees at a glance
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Town News
May Meetings
Celebration CROA Workshop
Tues., May 27, 9:30 a.m.
851 Celebration Ave., Room 103
Celebration CCDD
Board of Supervisors Meeting
(At the Celebration Library)
Tues., May 20, 6:30 p.m.
Celebration CROA
Board of Directors Meeting
Tues., May 27, 6 p.m.
851 Celebration Ave., Room 104
*Meeting times subject to change
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.
Executive Director
Pat Wasson
Visit the official publications
section of the Front Porch website at
www.celebration.fl.us to view back
issues of Celebration News. For more
information about registering for an
e-mail account with Celebration,
please call 407-566-1200.
Advertising & Sponsorship
Mary Pleban, 407-433-2992
cn.marketing@celebration
townhall.com
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.
CROA - Celebration Residential Owner’s Association
407-566-1200 • [email protected]
CNOA - Celebration Non-Residential Owner’s Association
Celebration News
Art Director
Scott Zwiebel
Governance Organizations
Back Issues
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
Current Celebration Board of Directors
Bob Bisienere, President
Bill Pelaia, Vice President
Eric Oppegaard, Secretary
Lee Moore, Treasurer
Dave Orosz, Director At Large
Adam Parrish, Director At Large
Diana Vassallo, Director At Large
[email protected]
Emergency Phone Numbers
New To Celebration?
Celebration
Town Hall
Celebration Welcome Center
& Celebration Store
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 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
• E-mail account
• Community website access
• Community newsletters
• Parks & Recreation information
• Veterans Memorial Bricks
Open Daily
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
407-566-1201
[email protected]
Look for the rows of white pillars at
Celebration Avenue and Market
Street. Here you can view open house
listings, pay assessment invoices, pick
up community maps and resident IDs
and purchase logo merchandise.
Celebration
Parks & Recreation
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
407-566-1200
[email protected]
Town Hall Emergency Number: 866-621-4337 (after hours)
Emergency: 911
Osceola County Sheriff: 407-348-2222 (non-emergency)
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 321-9391805 to arrange for bulk pickup or for more information
on trash toters 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
610 Sycamore St., Suite 110
(in the Seminole building behind
SunTrust Bank from Celebration Ave.)
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 407-566-1234
Fax: 407-566-1264
Stop in for your:
• Community Directory
• Welcome Packet
• Information on Foundation
Grant Program
• Memorial Garden
• Foundation Scholarships
• Classical Concert Series
Information and Tickets
Mondays and Thursdays
for North Village,
Celebration Village,
Lake Evalyn, West Village
and parts of East Village
Tuesdays and Fridays
for Aquila Reserve, parts
of East Village, Artisan Park
and South Village
*Absolutely NO Glass*
Yard Waste Day
Wednesday for all villages
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).
On Tuesday, March 18, members gathered at the Town Hall for
the Celebration Residential Owners Association’s Annual Meeting.
The evening began with a Social Hour during which residents enjoyed
light refreshments and chatted enthusiastically with their neighbors.
At the start of the meeting, President Bob Bisienere welcomed those
in attendance and presented the traditional “Year in Review,” complete
with a photo montage video highlighting last year’s programs and
events.
As the meeting came to a close he said good-bye to retiring Board
members Richard Joossens and Jack McLaughlin, thanking them for
their efforts and presenting each with a token of appreciation. Newly
elected members Lee Moore, Dave Orosz, Eric Oppegaard and
Diana Vassallo were introduced and welcomed. The event closed
another successful year in Celebration and provided residents with
a glimpse of the many exciting initiatives on the horizon!
Bob Bisienere, President
Bill Pelaia, Vice President
Eric Oppegaard, Secretary
Lee Moore, Treasurer
Dave Orosz, Director At Large
Adam Parrish, Director At Large
Diana Vassallo, Director At Large
2014-2015 officers of the Celebration Residental Owners Association (CROA).
Bob Bisienere, Board President, presents Jack McLaughlin (top)
and Richard Joossens (bottom) with tokens of appreciation for
their dedication and hard work.
Photos by Town Hall and Jim Siegel
Residents celebrate another successful year
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See red and blue? Here’s what to do.
By Deputy Weiland
We’ve all had that sinking feeling after seeing the flashing red and
blue lights behind us when traveling down the road. For some, it’s a
moment of panic and for others it’s that moment of realization that
they’ve been caught. There are a few basic reasons why a driver may
see flashing lights on police cars. We may be responding to an emergency, blocking a road to protect a hazard or crash scene or attempting
to stop you for a traffic violation. This month, I’d like to discuss the
proper, safe and legal ways for drivers to react for a traffic stop scenario.
The main reason deputies, police or officer’s conduct traffic stops is
to enforce the law and to encourage voluntary compliance with these
laws. The goal is to reduce injuries and deaths on our roadways. We
understand that no one likes to get a ticket, but if a ticket or warning
deters you from committing the violation again, then it’s done its job.
Routine traffic stops, as they are sometimes called, sometimes turn out
to be anything but routine. This part of our job is typically one of the
most hazardous for us. Many law enforcement officers’ deaths each
year occur during traffic stops. Officers find uninsured drivers, drivers
with suspended licenses, impaired drivers, illegal firearms, drugs and
fugitives. Findings like these occur daily with us. This is why deputies
and officers are trained to place a great deal of emphasis on their safety
and take a defensive posture at the stop until the risk of confrontation
has diminished.
What Can You Do When Being Stopped?
When stopped by any law enforcement officer, under our laws and
ordinances, you are expected to cooperate. Just as the officer strives
to maintain a level of professionalism during the traffic stop, drivers
and other occupants can do their part, too, by following these simple
guidelines.
• When being signaled with flashing lights and sometimes
accompanied by a siren, by an officer to stop, look for the nearest
safe place to stop your vehicle as far out of the lane of traffic as
possible. Pull off to the right as far as possible off the main road
or into a parking lot, unless otherwise directed. Signal your move
to the side of the roadway.
• If in a dark or secluded area and you are unsure who is trying to
stop you, turn on your flashers to acknowledge the officer and drive
slowly to a better lit or occupied area. You should also dial 911 to
inquire whether a real deputy or officer is stopping you.
• Once stopped, stay inside your vehicle unless asked to step out by
the officer.
• Remain calm. If there are passengers, also ask them to remain quiet
and cooperative with all reasonable requests. Do not let anyone in
your vehicle make threatening statements or gestures to the officers.
• Keep your seat belt fastened until the officer has seen you wearing it.
• Roll your windows all the way down and keep your hands visible,
preferably on the steering wheel. Do not make sudden movements,
duck down or begin to reach for your license, registration or insurance until asked. We don’t know who you are or if you’re reaching
for a gun. If it’s nighttime, please turn on the interior light.
• Hang up your cell phone and turn off the radio to facilitate
communications. Besides, it’s just rude.
• Remember, the first words spoken by you (and the officer) may very
well determine the tone of the interaction during the traffic stop.
• If any of the requested documents are out of reach, tell the officer
where they are and reach for them slowly.
• Give the officer a chance to
explain the violation. Most
officers are trained to ask
for identification first before
providing an explanation of
the stop.
• Avoid provoking the officer
or showing off in front of
other occupants. In many
cases you will be on video
and audio, which may be
used later in court.
• Do not argue with the
officer at the roadside.
If you disagree with the
citation or the officer’s
actions, discuss it later
with the law enforcement
agency or the judge.
Deputy Jerry Weiland
• Don’t be surprised if another patrol car appears. This is usually done
to assure the officer’s safety.
• Be flexible. There are many issues of safety and officer concerns
that may be unique to your traffic stop.
• If you receive a citation, you will be asked to sign it. This is not
an admission of guilt. It only means that you received the citation.
In some cases, refusal to sign the citation could result in an arrest.
Florida Law
Florida law, 316.126-1a states “Upon the immediate approach of
an authorized emergency vehicle, while en route to meet an existing
emergency, the driver of every other vehicle shall, when such
emergency vehicle is giving audible signals by siren, exhaust whistle,
or other adequate device, or visible signals by the use of displayed
blue or red lights, yield the right-of-way to the emergency vehicle
and shall immediately proceed to a position parallel to, and as close
as reasonable to the closest edge of the curb of the roadway, clear
of any intersection and shall stop and remain in position until the
authorized emergency vehicle has passed, unless otherwise directed
by any law enforcement officer.”
Please remember that no traffic stop is routine. Your cooperation
with the officer and the following of instructions is an important
factor for everybody’s safety. I hope these simple tips help to calm
your nerves a bit when being pulled over. Of course the easiest way
to avoid being pulled over is to follow the traffic laws. The safety of
you and the law enforcement officer is the number one goal during
each traffic stop. Please drive safely. Brochures on this topic will
also be available at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
This is a series of monthly articles designed to provide information,
which I hope you, the residents of Celebration, will find useful.
Each article covers a topic that I have observed while
on patrol, have been asked about or that I feel is important
to share with you. Contact me via Town Hall
at [email protected]
if you have suggestions for future articles.
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EarthTalk®
E – The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: What is the environmental impact of those
“K-Cups” everyone seems to be using nowadays to make coffee
at both home and office? – Chris B., Stamford, CT
K-Cups, those little one-serving coffee containers that allow people
to brew one cup at a time in a specially designed Keurig brewing
machine are all the rage these days. Each K-Cup is made up of a
plastic outer container with one cup’s worth of ground coffee and
a small filter inside, capped off with a foil lid. They go into Keurig
brewing machines which pierce the bottom of the K-Cup with a nozzle
that then forces hot water through the coffee grounds and filter, and
then out into the drinker’s cup. K-Cups and the Keurig brewers are
convenient and require little to no clean-up while producing gourmet
quality coffee for a fraction of the price that a retail coffee shop would
charge.
Environmentalists’ beef with the Keurig system is in the single-use,
non-recyclable nature of the
packaging, given the implications for our waste stream.
The individual parts of a
K-Cup (plastic, paper and
foil) could theoretically be
recycled on their own, but the
combination is too small and
messy for recycling facilities
to be able to sort. So our only
choice is to throw the whole
K-Cup pack, lock stock and
barrel, into the garbage.
Each pound of coffee
consumed sends 50 K-Cups
to the landfill. And with
upwards of 17 million U.S.
households and offices possessing Keurig brewers these
days, billions of K-Cups are already ending up in landfills every year.
Keurig Green Mountain, the company behind the K-Cup revolution,
is on the case about the bad environmental reputation it is developing
over the issue. As a first step, it launched its Grounds to Grow On
program in 2011 whereby office customers can purchase K-Cup
recovery bins and fill them up with spent K-Cups. When the boxes
are full, they are shipped to Keurig’s disposal partner, which turns
the used coffee grounds into compost and sends the rest out to be
incinerated in a “waste-to-energy” power plant. Critics point out,
though, that waste-to-energy is hardly green given the airborne
pollutants released from incinerator smokestacks and the fact that,
in the words of Julie Craves of the Coffee & Conservation blog,
recycling is the enemy of the never-ending stream of garbage needed
to feed waste-to-energy facilities.
In 2012, Keurig Green Mountain, realizing it still had a lot of work
to do on sustainability matters, undertook a lifecycle assessment across
its product lines and set ambitious sustainability targets to achieve by
2020. Chief among them is to make all K-Cups 100 percent recyclable.
Other goals include ensuring responsible sourcing for all its primary
agricultural and manufactured products, reducing life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of its brewed beverages by 25 percent compared
to the 2012 baseline, and achieving zero waste-to-landfills its
manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Those who love the Keurig
system but are ready to forego
the environmental guilt sooner
than 2020 do have some options.
Julie Craves reports that used
K-Cups can actually be refilled
with ground coffee and reused.
An easier option might be buying
a reusable K-Cup-most of them
are made out of plastic with a
stainless steel mesh filter. Still the
best choice for the environment,
however, might be getting the
old traditional coffee pot out of
storage and brewing up several
cups at once-just like the old days.
EarthTalk® is written and edited by
Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss
and is a registered trademark of
E - The Environmental Magazine
(www.emagazine.com)
Send questions to: [email protected]
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By Michael Harford, District 1 County Commissioner
There was good news on the healthcare front for Osceola residents last
month. New community health rankings showed Osceola improving
to 15th among the state’s 67 counties in Health Outcomes.
In the 2013 rankings, Osceola was 17th. This may not seem like a
significant increase but it is an indication that Osceola’s long-term
strategies and partnerships are working. Health Outcomes include
data on how long we live and how well we feel.
The county health rankings are a snapshot of our county that allows
us to compare ourselves with other counties in Florida and also
to national benchmarks. We can see where we are doing well
and where we are not, so we can make changes to
improve health.
Some of the other numbers in the report produced
by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in
collaboration with the University of Wisconsin
Population Health Institute show that there is
still plenty of work to be done.
In health factors – our health behaviors, clinical
care, social and economic factors, and the physical
environment – we fell two places in 2014 and are
ranked 42nd. A key issue in this area was the
subcategory of clinical care. This is a major challenge
and at 57th, Osceola is in the bottom tier when
compared to other Florida counties. Clinical care
includes the number of uninsured as well as access to
available primary care physicians. This is a particularly important
issue as we strive to help our most vulnerable citizens so that they
have a better opportunity to be healthier and enjoy lives that are
more productive.
It is for this reason the county government collaborated with the
Florida Department of Health
in Osceola County to open
new primary care health centers
in Intercession City and
Buenaventura Lakes.
We will continue taking a proactive
and collaborative approach to
promote better health.
Spring training update:
I hope you had an
Michael Harford
opportunity to check
out one of the two Major League teams that call Osceola
County home during the Spring Training season.
Average attendance at Osceola County Stadium –
home of the Houston Astros – increased this year by
about 400 fans a game. The top draw was the St. Louis
Cardinals on March 22 (5,115). Retail and concessions
per capita were up 20 percent over 2013. Kudos to our
stadium crew, who do a great job.
Honoring our Veterans. If you have the opportunity,
stop by the Museum of Military History at noon on
May 2 for a special event. Hershel “Woody” Williams, the
last surviving Medal Of Honor recipient from the Battle Of Iwo
Jima, will be at the facility located at 5210 West Irlo Bronson Hwy.
The Medal of Honor is the highest distinction that can be awarded to
any member of the Armed Forces. Williams fought for four straight
hours under heavy fire to take out enemy machine gunners with his
flamethrower during the historic World War II battle.
Please feel free to share any of your concerns, ideas or information by
calling my office at 407-742-2000 or emailing [email protected]
Osceola’s health outcomes improve in 2014 rankings
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By Teresa Flores Sweet, Community Standards Manager
At the time of printing, your Covenants team is still inspecting
Celebration Village and will be working in North Village in early May.
We can state that the Green-Up/Clean-Up appears to be a success in
its initial stages. We have received many emails and phone calls. Did
I say many? I meant MANY. Thank you. This means that people read
the letters and wanted to clear up any confusion or determine a timeline for completion. We are so appreciative of your efforts to keep
Celebration such a beautiful place to live!
Many residents came out to meet with the inspection teams while
they were reviewing their homes. This seemed to be a great
opportunity to hear what was concerning you about other properties,
as well as providing an opportunity to explain how the inspection
process works. We have had some great questions and comments
for future Green-Up/Clean-up inspections.
We’re especially excited to see so many residents taking advantage
of the Home Expo vendor information on the Front Porch or at
Town Hall. The Celebration Do It Yourself page has been used by
many of you to help with easy at-home projects. We hope these
resources have helped!
The first round of inspections involved the great volunteers from
the Covenants Committee and Community Standards Inspectors.
A large number of residents have contacted our office to give us an
update on completion dates or submitted ARC applications. The
next step starts at the end of May.
Our inspectors will begin following up inspections in the same order
we conducted the first round of inspections. If you have contacted
our office, we have made a note of it. You will not be a part of this
next round of inspections. The only properties begin reviewed at this
time are those from whom we have received no communication and
the work has not yet been completed.
Most resident communication has resulted in not only a timeline,
but a process that works for both the resident and Community
Standards. We have also had an opportunity to educate residents
on the new process for reviewing ARC applications. Did you know
we have a shortened form for approving an ARC application to paint
your home the same color? The application consists of a few lines of
information from you the owner and the rest is done by our staff.
All ARC applications may be found on the Front Porch under CROA:
Community Standards.
Many applications are reviewed by the ARC Committee members
through our online approval software. This has created an easier
approval process for many items. Although inspecting the entire
Celebration Community is a daunting process, we could not have
hoped for a better outcome. We have spoken to residents who
admitted they thought calling our office would not be helpful to
them, but found out that it solved many of their concerns or the
rumors they had heard from previous inspections.
On behalf of my department we would like to thank you for your
efforts to keep Celebration beautiful and contacting us with updated
information.
Green-Up/Clean-Up campaign update
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HOA Assessments Due
ID Badge Policy
Celebration Residential Owners Association assessments are
due on the first day of every January, April, July and October.
The Celebration Residential Owners
Association (CROA) Board approved
the following resolution to the current
ID Badge policy:
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 www.ccmcnet.com to pay your statement online.
A passholder may bring no more than
four (4) 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.
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Mosquito activity has been
minimal over the winter
months, due to the cooler
temperatures and drier
weather. Once spring
arrived with warmer
temperatures and
moisture, mosquitoes
began to breed more.
The wetlands and
conservation areas are
natural breeding habitats
for mosquitoes, and in
the spring, they will fly
out of the wetlands and
look for a potential breeding site, which is a standing water source.
The District continues its mosquito control activities throughout the
year for the safety (from mosquito-borne diseases) and comfort of
Celebration’s residents and their guests. The activities listed below
are performed regularly by Clarke Mosquito Control as part of the
District’s comprehensive mosquito control program within the
community. As mosquito activity increases, various components
of the treatment plan will also increase.
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• Surveillance and Trap Counts: determining if the numbers and
types of mosquitoes warrant treatment. Once the counts meet
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• Adulticiding: spraying a low volume of water-based chemical
to reach and eliminate adult mosquitoes on contact.
• Larviciding: eliminating the population of adult mosquitoes
by treating catch basins and other larval sites throughout the
community.
Psalm 34:8
7:00 p.m.
First and Third Thursdays
• Barrier Applications: providing a “shield” between the wetland
and the community.
(Currently meeting at the Community
Church, 501 Celebration Place,
across from the hospital)
• Personal Analysis: meeting with individual home owners upon
request to identify potential mosquito-breeding areas and how
to reduce them.
This is a good time for residents to consider taking some proactive
measures to reduce and eliminate possible breeding habitats for
mosquitoes looking to lay their eggs. These potential sites include
bird baths, water fountains, pet water dishes, kiddie swimming
pools, and other water-collection sites.
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• Pellets and other chemical products are available for retail
purchase to treat standing water sites and also to apply outdoors
to help minimize mosquito activity.
• Clarke Mosquito Control also offers individual treatments
and products to home owners for individual purchase.
For more information on this subject, other helpful tips, and
informational brochures, please visit www.CelebrationCDD.org,
under Services/Mosquito-Control. You may also contact us at
407-566-1935 or [email protected] with any questions,
comments or concerns.
Programs are
offered on-campus
(locally on the Stetson
campus), on-line, and on-site
(at churches and retreat centers
around the country).
Of Special Interest: The Certificate in
Christian Studies is a program especially
designed for Celebration residents 18
years old and older. It consists of four
AA-level non-credit courses, offered
throughout the year in partnership
with Stetson University.
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Need an exciting way for your child ages 6-12 to spend their summer?
Summer Breakout is a 10-week program of fun, friendship and
learning right here in Celebration! Children can expect a weekly
field trip, swimming, playing all types of games, crafts, dancing
and much more! This exciting program takes place at Heritage Hall
(951 Spring Park St.), and pre-registration is required.
Limited space is available on a first come, first serve basis each week.
Lunch and snacks are provided by Osceola County Schools with some
extra surprises supplied by us. For registration, pricing and more
information on this amazing program, please contact Celebration
Parks & Recreation at 407-566-1200 and we will be happy to assist
you!
Summer Break-Out Weekly Program Themes
June 9 - 13: Wild Florida – This week campers will learn about
and explore the great state of Florida! We will learn about all of
the different aspects that make Florida unique. From the wildlife
to citrus trees, and everything in between, we will get a firsthand
look at what Florida has to offer.
June 16 - 20: Water Week! - This week is a celebration of summer,
having fun in the sun and keeping cool in the pool! Campers
will have oceans of fun while
participating in awesome
activities such as a water
balloon contest, sharks and
minnows contest and many
more water filled activities.
Children will also participate
in the World’s Largest Swim
Lesson, and will be part of
what we hope to be, again,
a new world record.
June 23 – 27: Dr. Seuss Campers will get to
experience the magical and
wonderful world of Dr. Seuss.
Look forward to making
Green Eggs and Ham and
other crafty crafts! Campers
and counselors alike will
travel through Dr. Seuss
stories and discover how
the experiences of many
characters teach important
life lessons and values.
excitement that physics has to offer. We will be traveling to the
outer limits of our universe in this space filled week of Breakout.
July 14 - 18: Winter in July! - We’ll have special winter themed
activities. We’ll work with ice and learn about the science behind it.
We’ll get hands on with crafts and games that will bring back the
fun memories of the holiday.
July 21 - 25: Breakout
Olympics - Get ready for
some friendly Breakout
competition! We will embark
on a week of games promoting leadership, sportsmanship
and having a great time. In
addition to sports, we will be
having a variety of crafts and
other creative activities where
campers will work in teams
with a common goal!
This week will culminate
with a trip to the Celebrity
Mascot Games.
July 28 – Aug. 1: Movin’ &
Groovin’! - Strap on those
dancing shoes as the kids
get ready to learn some hip
hop dancing, practice their
karaoke skills and get ready
for the big stage debut in
teams. With musical activities
and crafts, it’s going to be
a big dance party!
June 30 – July 3: Party in
the USA! (No Breakout on
July 4th) - Let’s celebrate our
country together this week!
We will be making all sorts
of patriotic arts and crafts.
Breakout campers are also invited to join in on the July 4 Parade
in their very own group. We’ll make our decorations for the
parade and we will all march together to salute our great nation!
August 4 – 8: Lego-mania –
Dive in to the exciting world
of Legos! Campers will have
a chance to build anything
they can imagine using all
of the different pieces Legos has to offer. And don’t think that
Legos are just for the boys; girls will find plenty of fun activities
to do this week.
July 7 - 11: Journey of the Universe – We’ll shoot for the stars
in this special week of space related excitement! Campers will be
hands-on with science experiments, out-of-this-world crafts and
other science related activities, all filled with the mystery and
August 11 – 15: Breakout Rewind! This week will be all about the
best of the best of Summer Breakout 2014. We’ll take the camper’s
favorite activities, crafts and games from the summer and add
a few more surprises to end this year’s Summer Breakout!
Summer Break-Out Registration Available
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Journey of the Spirit
Saturday, May 3; 7:30 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church, 511 Celebration Ave.
Admission is free
Sponsored by the Town Hall Parks & Recreation Department
Inscription of Hope, in the words
of the composer, is “a reminder
that hope held firm will eventually reign victorious over the
greatest of odds.”
When the Celebration Community Chorus takes the stage for their
2014 Spring Concert on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Community Presbyterian Church, the program will include the
premier performance of A Grateful Incense an original composition by
Dr. David L. Brunner.
Another selection, aptly titled
The Awakening, laments the
author’s silent dream of a world
without music – “no song of
Director Kris Shave looks on as Dr. Brunner
love, no lullaby… no choir sang discusses dynamics and technique.
to change the world” until his
very soul is awakened as he proclaims “let
there be joy and glorious sound!”
Upon hearing the piece for the first time, Director Kristopher Schave,
who commissioned the work on behalf
of the chorus, was brought to tears by
the haunting melody and moving
lyrics. Knowing that this work would be
the focal point of the Spring Concert,
he was then faced with the task of
selecting other music similar in mood
and message. The resulting program
titled “Journey of the Spirit” captures
the essence of life’s struggles and triumphs.
The song, i carry your heart with me,
with words from a poem by e.e.
cummings captures the warm and
abundant optimism and emotion of
the text.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend
this once-in-a-lifetime Celebration event
guaranteed to lift your spirit and nourish
your soul!
Dr. Brunner shares his thoughts with the chorus after hearing “A Grateful
Incense” sung for the time during their April 14 rehearsal.
From the Desk of:
From Mr. & Mrs. Michael and Rebecca Prevost
Celebration FL 34747
Our family is supporting the re-election of Jay Wheeler in the 2014 Osceola School Board election.
Jay understands that his job is to facilitate the success of children in Osceola County, and we have
appreciated his assistance to our children as they reached certain goals.
Both of our children are public school students and have been involved in a variety of activities
including athletics, the arts, and scouting. Our son earned his Boy Scout Eagle Scout rank, and our
daughter earned her Girl Scout Gold Award while in high school. Osceola School Board member
Jay Wheeler, who represents Celebration, helped each of our children with their scouting projects.
Our son’s project was to coordinate the approval and installation of flagpoles for the baseball
fields at the Celebration K-8 School which are used by the Celebration Little League. Because
the flagpoles are located on school property, it meant that our son needed to obtain approval
permits from not only the county, but also from Osceola School District Facility Department.
Jay Wheeler helped guide our son through the maze of approvals. Our son successfully
completed the installation in time to dedicate the flag poles during the Little League spring
opening ceremony. Jay even arranged for the first flag to be one that had flown over the
Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Our daughter wanted her Girl Scout Gold Award project to be centered on music. She has been
in the district’s music program since middle school, and played in the CHS Marching Band all
four years of high school, serving as assistant drum major her senior year. Her idea was to teach
students how to play piano, and to develop a sustained music program.
After running the idea by Jay Wheeler, he arranged for our daughter to meet with the
administrative team at the Kissimmee Boys and Girls Club. Jay met our daughter at the club when
she proposed her idea. After that meeting, she was given permission to develop an after-school
piano lesson program. Next, she needed to obtain keyboards to be able to teach multiple students
at once. Jay encouraged her to pursue a grant through the Celebration Foundation. Our daughter
wrote the grant proposal, and was approved to purchase 10 keyboards which were donated to
the Kissimmee Boys and Girls Club. Our daughter taught an enthusiastic group of third graders
musical theory and several songs. The group performed at the year-end awards ceremony.
To our surprise and delight, Jay Wheeler was in attendance to see the performance, which went
exceptionally well.
We encourage you to vote for Jay Wheeler, to keep him on the job for all of our children.
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Food Truck Friday
Friday, May 9, 5-9:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
Come enjoy a beautiful springtime evening with us, and you
won’t need to worry about doing any dishes!
Our lineup will include Kona Dog, Chillin N Grillin,
The Yum Yum Truck, Cajun in a Truck, Sabai Sabai,
Overrice Food Truck, The Crepe Co., Mayan Grill,
It’s all Greek to Me, Fat Daddy's BBQ, Kona Ice, Cafe Heavenly,
El Cubanito Subs.*
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.
Community Chorus to debut original choral composition
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A special “Thank You” to the Venture Crew of Celebration, the
Celebration Brownie Troop 1436, Girl Scouts of Citrus Council,
Dorie Moyer and the Easter Bunny for making these events
enjoyable for everyone.
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2014 AQUATICS PROGRAMS
“Why float through life, when you can swim!”
All aquatics programs take place at Lakeside Park 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
Celebration Sharks Swim Club
May 1 through Labor Day
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, North Village, Spring Park, East Village:
7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Celebration Park Hours
All other park areas close at dusk.
All hours are subject to change without notice.
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
Daily: Noon-3 p.m., 4-8 p.m.
Private swim lessons are available; please contact Martin
at 407-566-1698 or [email protected] for details.
Practice Schedule:
May 1 will be the first day of May practice.
On-going classes at Lakeside Park Pool
Tuesday - Friday
(swimmers may attend as many nights as they wish)
6 - 6:45 for swimmers age 5- 12
7 - 7:45 for swimmers ages 12 and up
Summer Dates and Times for Sharks
Starting June 10
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
(swimmers may attend as many mornings as they wish that month)
9 – 9:45 a.m. for all swimmers
Monthly fees:
Resident $65, Non-resident $75
Pre-registration is required at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
JEFF ELLIS SWIMMING LESSONS
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• 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.
Session Dates/Times
Weekday Session: May 6-30
Saturday Session: May 3-June 21
Course Fees per session,(8 classes):
Resident: $65, Non-Resident: $75
(Availability is subject to change due to weather.
JES Preschool
Celebration Aquatics-Skill/Age Levels
JES Beginner
JES Advanced
Beginner
Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday & Friday
5-5:45 p.m.
1-1:45 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday
5-5:45
p.m.
4-4:45 p.m.
Wednesday & Friday
12-12:45 p.m.
Saturday
Wednesday & Friday
1-1:45
p.m.
4-4:45 p.m.
Saturday
12-12:45 p.m.
Saturday
2-2:45 p.m.
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 back-stroke)
Summer Session Dates/Times
Sharks
(5-12 years)
• Can swim 50 meters non-stop
(freestyle and backstroke)
Mornings (meet Tuesday thru Friday)
Week 1: June 10-13 Week 4: July 8-11 Week 7: July 29-August 1
Week 2: June 17-20 Week 5: July 15-18 Week 8: August 5-August 8
Week 3: June 24-27 Week 6: July 22-25
Not sure what skill level to register for?
Please call Martin at 407-566-1698
to set up a skill evaluation.
(Lakeside Park Pool is 25 meters in length)
JES Preschool: 10-10 a.m. • JES Beginner: 11-11:45 a.m.
JES Advanced Beginner: 9-9:45 a.m.
Class Fees: Resident $40, Non-resident $50
Martin Brown, Aquatics Manager
Summer at last! As your family ventures back to the pools in
Celebration or the pool in your backyard, your Recreation and
Aquatics staff thought you might like some water safety tips on
how to be your own lifeguard.
• Have a plan. Plan and practice what to do in an emergency.
Keep safety equipment near the pool (rope, pole, personal flotation
device). Make sure everyone who uses your pool knows the plan
and how to use safety equipment.
First let me tell you a little bit about the company that trains our
lifeguards in Celebration. Ellis & Associates, founded in 1983, provides
aquatic safety and risk management to the aquatic industry, training
lifeguards worldwide. E&A lifeguards are trained in the 10/20
Protection Rule – a lifeguard has 10 seconds to spot an emergency
and 20 seconds to respond and give care. This has become the
“standard of care” for professional pool and waterpark lifeguards.
In the year 2002, E&A clients had more than 50 million visitors
and not a single drowning fatality.
• Have a cordless or mobile phone by the pool.
The 10/20 Protection Rule can also be used at home pools, while on
vacation or at our pools here in Celebration. Ask yourself, if you leave
your child or children in the pool to go answer the phone (or anything
that takes you away from watching the children in the pool), how long
will it take? Longer than 10 seconds? 20 seconds? Accidents can happen
quickly. Ask yourself, “Will I be able to see an emergency in the pool
within 10 second and get to it within 20 seconds?” The 10/20
Protection Rule can be your “standard of care."
Here are some more tips to help stay safe around the water.
• Never swim alone.
• Never leave children alone at the pool, lake, ocean, river, tub,
or any body of water. Use the 10/20 Protection Rule.
• If you can not find a child, check the pool first.
• Never assume someone else is watching your child. Designate
an adult to supervise or “lifeguard” the children in the pool.
• Don’t rely on flotation devices and inflatable toys to take the place
of adult supervision. If the device shifts position, loses air, or slips
out from underneath, your child could be in a dangerous situation.
• Post your emergency plan and emergency numbers by the pool.
• If you can’t swim, learn. Teach your children to swim or enroll
them in a learn to swim program. Many learn to swim programs
offer classes for adults, too!
• Know CPR. Make sure the people who care for your children
know CPR. In an emergency, every second counts when waiting
for medical help to arrive.
• Post your pool rules and follow the posted rules at community
pools. Adults should set the example for children.
• Don’t use the pool deck as a play area. Most drownings happen
to individuals who never planned on getting wet.
• If you have a pool cover, remove it completely prior to swimming.
• Jumping vs. diving. Jump feet first if the water is less than eight
feet deep or if you cannot see the bottom. Never dive into shallow
water or if you can’t see the bottom.
• Weather. Storms can pop up quick, so keep an eye out. Check the
local weather before you head to the pool or beach. At the first sign
of bad weather, you should leave the pool or beach area. If you are
at a community pool, and you walked, biked or Segway’d to the
pool, allow yourself time to get home before the storm hits.
• All children are required to wear a swim suit, and swim diaper
if not potty trained, when visiting one of Celebration’s fantastic
pools. Take your child to the restroom prior to entering the pool
area and during breaks. No diaper changing is permitted on the
pool decks for sanitary reasons.
Learn to be a lifesaver – become a Junior Lifeguard
The Junior Lifeguard program in Celebration is now registering for
a four-week session that provides a preview into what it takes to be
a licensed lifeguard. The program is for ages 12 to 15 and takes place
from June 10 to July 3. Combining fun, physical fitness, and the skills
necessary to become a professional lifeguard, this Ellis & Associates
program focuses on leadership skills, accountability and maintaining
a professional image – all of which earn Ellis a respected name in
aquatic safety management. Upon successful completion, the junior
guards receive certification in CPR/AED and First Aid.
It isn’t all fun and games though – participants learn pool safety,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), common first aid safety and
much more. Each day will begin with some type of workout, either
in or out of the water and junior lifeguards will learn lifeguarding
skills through various activities such as Build-A-Raft, where the junior
guards are given certain materials and have to construct a raft and
safely transport their team to the other side of the pool. The junior
guards also spend a shift shadowing the Lakeside staff lifeguards.
If your son or daughter isn’t quite old enough to participate but has
an interest in becoming a junior lifeguard, don’t fret, this program
is held each summer in Celebration.
Pre- registration is required at Town Hall
Program dates are June 10 – July , 2014 1-4 p.m.
Pre- registration is required at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
All supplies are provided for the students, including: Jr. Lifeguard
textbook, Jr. Lifeguard rash guard, hip pack and seal easy, whistle,
lanyard and CPR/ AED certification (upon successful completion
of course). For more information, please contact the Aquatics office
at 407-566-1698.
Course fee:
Before May 11 - $450 • After May 11 - $525
For further information, please contact the Aquatics office at
407-566-1698.
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Summertime refresher on water safety
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World’s Largest
Swim Lesson
Friday, June 20 at 11a.m. at Celebration Spring Park Pool
Imagine being part of a world record setting team. Kids and families
in the Celebration area will have a chance to do just that on Friday,
June 20. Celebration Spring Park Pool is an official host location for
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson an international Guinness
World Record attempt taking place at pools and water parks around
the globe to focus attention on the vital importance of teaching kids
to swim.
Tragically, drowning is the leading cause of unintended, injury related
death of children ages 1-5. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
was created to help spread the word that swimming lessons save lives.
Swimming is one of life’s great pleasures and we want to keep
it that way!
Bring the whole family out and let’s make history!
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www.facebook.com/CelebrationRecreation
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Group Tennis Reservation Schedule
Friday
Monday
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Active Adults Men’s and Ladies’
over 50 Tennis League
(Courts 4 & 5)
3–8:15 p.m.
Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt
(Court 3)
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Ladies’ Active Adults over 50 Tennis League
(Courts 4 & 5)
9–11 a.m.
Ladies Round-Robin League
(Courts 1, 2 & 3)
8 a.m.– 7:30 p.m.
(Court 4)
6:30–9 p.m.
Friday Night Tennis Mixer
(Courts 3, 4 & 5)
Wednesday
Saturday
8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Ladies Round-Robin League
(Courts 1, 2 & 3)
4–8:30 p.m.
(Court 3)
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Celebration Men’s Open Doubles
(Courts 4 & 5)
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
(Court 3)
3–9 p.m.
(Court 3)
Tuesday
Interested in
tennis lessons?
All courses are appropriate for all ages.
Contact 407-566-1698 or
[email protected].
Classes are scheduled upon request.
For more information
and to register, contact:
Thursday
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Men’s Active Adults over 50 Tennis League
(Courts 4 & 5)
3–8 p.m.
(Court 3)
CPR/AED/First Aid
courses and
Pet CPR/First
Aid & Disaster
Response Course
For questions or additional information,
please visit the Front Porch or contact
the Aquatics Office
at 407-566-1698 or
[email protected].
Darren Holt
[email protected]
407-421-0977
X-factor Dance & Gymnastics
Location: Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.
Visit the X-factor website for more information and complete class
schedules at www.x-factordance.com.
Spring Schedule
Wednesday
Monday
Room 102
Room 102
1:15-2 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
5-6:15 p.m.
6:15-7:45 p.m.
7:45-8:30 p.m.
Pre-Ballet
Ballet 2
Ballet 3
Ballet 4
Pointe
3 yrs.
8-9 yrs.
Placement by Teacher
Combo 1
Combo 1
Jazz 3
Jazz 4
4-5 yrs. (Class full)
4-5 yrs.
Tuesday
Room 102
3:30-4:30 p.m.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
5:30-7 p.m.
7-8 p.m.
Registration can easily be done online or contact Lindsay Miller
at 407-329-4200 for space and placement advice.
***We have multiple levels of
Competition and Performance teams.
Please contact our studio office at 407-329-4200
or [email protected]
to express interest in auditioning.
3-4 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
4-5 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
7-8 p.m.
8-9 p.m.
Hip Hop 1
Hip Hop 2
Tap 1
Jazz 2
Dance Fitness
Acro Company
Acro 2
7-10 yrs.
11-14 yrs. Wait list to start.
7+ yrs.
9+ yrs.
11+ yrs.
Audition Required***
Ballet 1
Jazz 1/2
Ballet 1/2
Contemporary
Technique
6-7 yrs.
8-11 yrs.
8-11 yrs.
Thursday
Room 102
4-5 p.m.
5-6 p.m.
6-7 p.m.
7-8 p.m.
Friday
Activity Room, Room 102
4-6:30 p.m.
Company Rehearsals
Auditions Required***
Additional
programs
offered at
Lakeside
Park Pool
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Parks & Recreation Programs
Central Florida Masters Swimming
Jazzercise
Tuesday & Thursday 7-8 a.m.
Lakeside Pool, 631 Sycamore St.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
CFMS is a registered US Master Swim club that is comprised of adult
swimmers and triathletes. All levels of swimming ability are welcome
and encouraged. Every session is coached by certified triathlon and
swim coaches Misty Becerra and Sara McLarty.
Cost: $50 per month
Contact info: [email protected]
Fitness Firm-Up Class
Every Wednesday and Friday, 1–2 p.m.
Fitness Firm-Up with instructor Linda Fulton is a 45-minute muscle
strengthening and firming class for all age groups and fitness levels.
Call Linda at 919-623-7231 or email [email protected].
Ballroom Dancing Classes
Thursdays
7 p.m., Beginners Chacha
8 p.m., Intermediate Bolero
9 p.m., Advanced Foxtrot
It’s time to move your feet! No partner necessary. Come have fun learning
the Chacha, the Bolero or the lively Foxtrot.
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
www.NannettesBallroomDance.com.
Join us for the fun!
Irish Dance Classes for Adults & Children
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
An enjoyable and exciting new 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: $50 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 www.facebook.com/centralfloridairishdance.
Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute
total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines
dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone
and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s
hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training,
Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Start dancing yourself fit and change the
shape of your body today! What are you waiting for? Come join the
dance party!
Call Christine at 407-456-1687 or visit www.jazzercise.com
for more information.
Rhapsody Baton
Mondays
5–5:30 p.m.: Tiny Twirlers (Ages 3-5 years old)
5:30–6:30 p.m.: Baton & Dance (Ages 6-12 years old)
For additional information, please contact Tessah Ceballos
at 321-402-4659 or [email protected]
Martial Arts Classes
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
4:15 p.m., 5:15 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 www.AcademyMartialArts.com or call 800-360-6043 for more
information.
Yoga/Pilates Class
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
This daytime class is for all fitness levels. It combines the slow,
controlled breathing and stretching of yoga with the core tightening
and strengthening of Pilates. Every class ends with a generous cool
down focused on stretching, breathing and releasing.
Cost: $7 per class
For more information, contact instructor Sean Vigue at
[email protected]
or visit www.SeanVigueFitness.com.
ZUMBA®
Tuesdays at 6-7 p.m.
Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St.
Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the
ZUMBA® program led by licensed instructor Dottie Kennedy-Brooks
is all about. Join in for an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions
of people toward joy and health.
Whether you’re an accomplished dancer, never danced a minute in your
life or anywhere in between, you’ll workout like never before without
even realizing it! It’s fun, easy and completely addicting!
To learn more about joining the class, please visit
www.dorothyk.zumba.com or contact Dottie at [email protected]
or 781-789-0755.
Visit www.facebook.com/dottie.kennedybrooks for up-to-date class
information.
Please be sure to check online for possible changes to the summer schedule.
www.dorothyk.zumba.com
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What is CrossFit?
By Erik Lipetz, Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
CrossFit tends to get a bad rap these days. Many people think it's dangerous. Not every CrossFit gym and coach are created equal. When
coached properly, CrossFit is one of the best ways to train your body.
Programming
Every day I write a new workout on the board. It consists of a warmup, a strength-focused portion, and a conditioning portion. Using
constantly varied functional movements at a high intensity you will:
consistently gain strength and enhance your cardiovascular
endurance; burn fat and put on lean muscle; always be challenged;
and never get bored.
Another benefit is that most of the workouts are scored by time or
points. This way you have physical evidence that you are getting in
shape.
Community
One of the most important aspects of training is not doing it alone.
Training with a group will promote better results. We are there to
push each other and there is a sense of accountability. We might have
different goals, but we are all battling together to become fitter.
Is CrossFit for Everyone?
Absolutely. My clients range from the ages of the ages 10-60. My 60year-old is probably in the best shape! CrossFit doesn't discriminate,
but it will expose your weaknesses. We will turn your weaknesses into
strengths and make you a better functioning human being.
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Town Center Medical ‘scores’ with NFL
(Retired) Players Association
Town Center Medical is a family practice, urgent care and
pediatrics office, featuring the medical home model with
a twist. That twist means being on the cutting edge of
technology. With the latest in scanning equipment and
biomarker technology, TCM is ahead of the competition
in screening, diagnosis and treatment, identifying issues
before they become illness. As Dr. Chad Black, owner and
medical director says, "TCM doesn’t just talk about
preventative medicine, we live it!”
It is precisely this “preventative medicine” approach that
has led to Dr. Black and TCM becoming the “Team
Doctor” for the National Football League Retired Players
Association. Town Center Medical offers the retired players
the Perfect Health Wellness Program, which was specifically
created to be better than the free program currently offered
to them by the NFL. The practice sees players ranging from
their mid 20’s to their 70’s. To date, their oldest player was
Hall of Fame selection Brady Keys, who played for 13 years
for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and until recently was the owner
of the KFC franchise and the Hudson News franchise in the
Orlando International Airport. TCM has seen past #1
Don Ratliff, President of the central FL chapter of NFL Retired Players association, Dr. Black,
draft picks, players that had average success and hall of
Dr. Archie Roberts, National Director of health services for the NFL Retired Players association
fame players. Dr. Black said, “It’s great to serve these past
(left to right)
gladiators and get to share many of their stories about the
game. I also get them to sign our NFL football we keep
Imagine being able to see your brain or heart and lungs and see the
in the lobby.”
results instantaneously. It’s really cool.”
Dr. Black’s past experience led him to use athletics as a benchmark
for health. Dr. Black was a 12-time All ACC and two-time All
American athlete from the University of North Carolina, so his
plan had to produce “All American” type results.
TCM has offered this program to players for more than six months,
and now routinely sees three or four retired players from the area
and from different cities in the office each day. “They especially like
our 3-D scan which scans the entire body in seven minutes without
removing clothing," said Trey Black, brother of Dr. Black and acting
business manager for TCM. "The scan then displays the results to
the patient in color-coded, 3-D images on a large screen.
Recently, the National Director of Health Services for the NFL Players
Association (retired) Dr. Archie Roberts was in town to inspect the
Perfect Health Wellness Program and said, “This program is extraordinary. We need to expand it to all retired players throughout the United
States.” Dr. Roberts asked TCM to assist in those efforts. TCM now
plans to expand throughout areas of the United States beginning with
the cities that have an NFL presence.
TCM offers their Perfect Health Wellness Program in addition to all its
medical services to Celebration residents as well. Town Center Medical
is located at 610 Sycamore Avenue, Suite 130. They are open seven days
per week and may be reached at 407-990-1000.
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month
By Dr. Steppie
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime.
What are the different types of skin cancer?
• Melanoma is the most deadly of all skin cancers (It causes more
than 75% of skin cancer deaths). It is typically a dark mole that
often contains various shades of brown or black, typically irregular
in shape and with uneven borders.
• Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most frequently occurring skin
cancer. It tends to keep growing if untreated, and in rare cases can
start to spread. The signs to look for are an open sore, a shiny bump,
a reddish or irritated patch or a white, yellow or waxy scar-like area.
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) are mostly easily treated, but
if not removed, some can metastasize, spreading to nearly lymph
nodes, which drain the area where the cancer is located: from
the lymph nodes, the cancerous cells can spread to distant tissues
and organs, becoming life threatening. It is often pink and scaly,
a wart-like growth/open sore with irregular borders, that crusts
and occasionally bleeds, persisting for weeks.
• Actinic Keratoses (AK) are pre-cancers that can turn into SCC
if left untreated. They are often an early stage in the development
of skin cancer. They are small, crusty or scaly patch, often red,
or a combination of colors. It sometimes itches, is inflamed and
occasionally bleeds.
Early detection of skin cancer is key!
Cure rates are high, and recurrence rates are
low for cancers that are caught and treated
early. It is important to check for changes
in size, shape and color of pigmented areas.
The Skin Cancer Foundation highly
recommends an annual full-body skin
exam by a dermatologist.
*Facts provided by the Skin Cancer
Foundation and American Academy
of Dermatology.
This information is intended solely for
educational purposes. It is not to be used
for medical diagnostic purposes and is
not intended to serve as a recommendation
for treatment and/or management of any
medical condition.
Dr. Steppie is the President &
Medical Director of
Associates in Dermatology
and dedicated member of the
prestigious Amonette Circle
from the Skin Cancer Foundation.
by Monica Raffel
Celebration’s True Wellness Spa
501 Mirasol Circle, Celebration, FL
407-566-2810
The Spa at Mirasol,Celebrationʼs
longest established full-service Day Spa,
is open to all Celebration residents
and visitors to the town.
Mirasol Spa Services:
Customized Massage Therapies
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Warm Stone Massage
Skin Beautifying Facials
Anti-Aging Facials
Exclusive Aroma Experience Treatment featuring
doTerra Therapeutic Grade Oils. We are the only
Spa in Celebration incorporating doTerra
Therapeutic Grade Essential oils
into all of our treatments.
All-natural CACI facial treatment, the premier
non-surgical, non-invasive face lift procedure,
exclusive to The Spa at Mirasol.
The treatment helps to tone sagging facial muscles,
while smoothing out the appearance of fine lines and
wrinkles and increasing elastin and collagen renewal.
Microdermabrasion Facials
Universal Contour Wrap™ that guarantees
exceptional and lasting inch loss.
Manicures and Pedicures
Hair Appointments Available on Sundays
Health and Wellness Coaching
Learn how to live L.E.A.N.© with Lifestyle, Exercise,
Attitude and Nutritional coaching for families,
pregnant and nursing Moms and
people in the Prime Time years (50+).
•
Personal Training
Fitness training programs for those
over 50 wanting to get fit and feel better!
For more information, please visit
www.thespaatcelebration.com.
If you are over the age of
40, you have probably
begun to move a little
slower, feel a few more
aches. So, what causes
aging? To put is simply,
there are three main
mechanisms that cause us
to age:
1. Oxidation results when free radicals attack your body’s cells causing
hardened arteries, stiff joints, blurry vision, and wrinkled skin.
2. Inflammation results from a weakened immune system that makes
our bodies more prone to sickness, diseases, pain, and an inability
to repair naturally occurring wear and tear on the body.
3. Glycation results when “aging proteins” prevent healthy growth and
repair of new tissues.
The good news is that each of these causes of unhealthy aging can be
slowed and even reversed. People who invest in their health enjoy better digestion, vision, skin, hearing, breathing, strength, and memory
while experiencing fewer diseases and disorders.
The steps to healthy anti-aging are simple:
• Fight oxidation with antioxidants. The key to choosing foods high
in antioxidants is finding natural, fresh, non-processed foods.
• Reduce your waist size. Excess belly fat promotes excess inflammation.
• Get an oil change. Eat more omega-3 and unsaturated oils and less
hydrogenated, trans-fats, and saturated oils. Omega-3s are also
found in fish, flax, olives, and walnuts.
• Move more. Exercise regulates the inflammatory response in the
body by stabilizing insulin and burning fat.
• Reduce stress. Every stressful situation we encounter causes our
bodies to age a little more.
Monica Raffel, a Celebration resident, is a certified
Health and Wellness Coach and the owner of
The Spa at Mirasol, Celebration’s longest, established day spa.
Monica can be reached at 407-566-2810
or at [email protected].
Healthy aging
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Celebration’s new ‘techie’ has Crimean roots
Celebration’s newest technical resource for residents and local
businesses came to town by way of Crimea. Celebration Tech owner
Mark Miller and his wife Irina relocated to Florida in September
2011 as refugees from Crimea, which has recently become famous
worldwide for being annexed by Russia.
to bring his expertise in computers to the Celebration community.
His company specializes in WiFi survey and optimization, smart
homes - when even lights are controlled from a mobile phone as well as traditional repair and maintenance for equipment of all
kinds including tablets and phones.
Crimea, a little peninsula and the jewel of the Black Sea with only two
million inhabitants, has been fought over for thousands of years throughout its entire history - and Mark has taken part. Mark said
that his political activism in Crimea led to his family being harassed
by former KGB and assaulted by nationalists due to his Jewish
ancestry. “I was a spokesperson for independence from both Russia
and the Ukraine. Any public speculations on separatism are
considered a crime in both countries,” said Mark.
But thanks to the American promise, the Millers discovered
Celebration, which has become their home, work and play.
Under the Florida sun, the couple has been blessed with two boys,
Henry and Joshua. Joshua is their “100% local chap,” first appearing
to this world in Celebration Hospital five months ago.
Mark has a background in journalism, but his true passion is
technology. An expert in enterprise networking, servers, Linux and
Windows environment, he has been an “Apple geek” for 20 years.
With his extensive experience in IT, Mark founded Celebration Tech
Celebration Golf Club offers Visage GPS
in every golf cart
Golfers at Celebration Golf Club now have a new toy to play with
between shots. And this toy–a Visage GPS unit attached to every
golf cart–can help improve every golfer’s game, especially during
tournament play.
John Bixler, general manager at Celebration Golf Club, said the new
Visage GPS system install has been completed and is in use for
golfers’ enjoyment.
“Visage GPS provides golfers all they need to know about the course,
course conditions, their location, even their schedule and timeline,”
Bixler said.
With Visage, golfers can keep their scores on a touch screen mounted
in the golf cart and Visage will automatically email completed score
cards to each golfer’s email address.
During tournament play, the Visage unit gives each golf cart its own
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and restaurant staff ultimate control of all carts. “If you order food
or beverages from the restaurant, we know exactly where to find you
when it’s ready,” Bixler said.
Course managers can establish geo-fences to keep first-time visitors
away from lakes, creeks, sensitive areas and potentially hazardous
areas like parking lots and roads, and message golfers individually
or as a group.
“It’s not only a wonderful tool that golfers will enjoy, it provides a
significant aid to course managers,” Bixler said. “It’s the next step
in Celebration Golf Club’s constant goal of creating an enjoyable
experience for our golfers.”
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A New View
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Me - even if I’m three
By Eileen Crawford, MS, LMHC
I recently had the opportunity to teach a class on Erik Erikson’s
stages of pyscho-social development as part of Stetson’s Lifelong
Learning Program. Comparing his theory to what we know about
the normal development of the human brain, Erikson’s brilliance
shines brighter than anyone realized 80 years ago. What jumps out is
the importance for parents, teachers and other helping adults to
educate themselves about what is realistic to expect in behavior,
thought, and emotional development in our children, and then
again later from our parents as
they age. Too often we have
disconnected ourselves from
what is really going on for
our toddler, preschooler, or
teenager. We unintentionally
apply our adult reasoning
and logic to children who
are not yet wired to think
in such mature ways.
On a recent shopping trip,
I watched a toddler running
happily across a large showroom floor while Mom waited
for service. He was exploring
his world – a normal developmental task
for his age. Instead of understanding
and calmly managing him, Mom
screamed, spanked, and scolded. It was a
lost opportunity for her to enjoy her
child. Even worse, she did not treat him
with the respect she will want from him
one day.
We all need and deserve respect from birth until our last breath.
Here are some hints to remember:
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Reasoning with a three-year-old cannot work.
Expect behaviors appropriate with your child's development.
Say it with kindness.
Please and thank you should be used by parents, too.
Enjoy your child for who he is; go “where he is.”
Create opportunities for success.
Take time to calm down and cool off if you need help.
Time-outs are great strategies for all of us to manage
anger and frustration.
Start early to give what you want to receive: love and respect.
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May 2014
A Schedule of Happenings In and Around Celebration
Recurring Events
Scheduled Events
Daughters of the American Revolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration
Sunday Worship Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . .8:15, 9:30 & 11 a.m.
Celebration Community Church, (501 Celebration Place) . . . . . . . 8:30 & 10:30 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.-3 p.m.
Souljourn Christian Fellowship, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Celebration Anglican Fellowship
and Theological Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mentoring Sessions: 10 a.m.-5 p.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.
May 4
Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Pre-Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:15-2 p.m.
Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 p.m.
Ballet 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m.
Ballet 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6:15 p.m.
Weight Watchers (Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:15 p.m.
Baton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6:30 p.m.
Ballet 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:15-7:45 p.m.
Community Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
Pointe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45-8:30 p.m.
May 19
USO Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
May 19
ARC Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
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.
Girls Hip Hop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 p.m.
Combo 1 (FULL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:30-4:30 p.m.
Mary’s Act One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5:15 p.m.
Zumba (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 p.m.
Boys Hip Hop 7-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m.
Combo 1 (4-5 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30-5:30 p.m.
Jazz 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30-7 p.m.
Jazzercize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 p.m.
Advanced Jazz, 12+ yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30-8 p.m.
Jazz 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 p.m.
Gun Society (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9 p.m.
May 27
CROA Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
May 27
CROA Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
May 27
Covenants/ARC Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m.
May 20
CCDD Meeting (Library) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
May 7
Celebrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
May 7
ECDD Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m.
May 21
Garden Club Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Wednesday
Mah Jongg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 p.m.
Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m.
Hip Hop 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 p.m.
Hip Hop 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 p.m.
Tap 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m.
Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 p.m.
Jazz 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 p.m.
Dance Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 p.m.
Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.
Jazzercize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 p.m.
Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
Acro Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 p.m.
Zumba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Acro 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 p.m.
May 21
Knights of Columbus Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
May 28
Democrats of Celebration Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
May 1
Covenants Hearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
May 8
GOP (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
May 8
Veterans Club of Celebration Auxiliary . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
May 8
Veterans Club of Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
Thursday
Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5:30 a.m.
Masters Swimming (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.
Yoga and Pilates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
Beginners Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 p.m.
Ballet 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 p.m.
Irish Dance Classes (3+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 p.m.
Jazz 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 p.m.
Jazzercize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6 p.m.
Irish Dance Classes (18+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m.
Ballet 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 p.m.
Celebration Anglican Fellowship
(Meeting at Community Church Building) . .1st & 3rd Thursdays Eucharist: 7 p.m.
Contemporary Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8 p.m.
Ballroom Dancing Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration
Contemporary Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.
May 9
Food Truck Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 p.m.
Friday
Rotary Club (Education Center, Florida Hospital) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m.-8:30 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.
Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6 p.m.
Company Rehearsals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6:30 p.m.
Table Tennis Club (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8 p.m.
Petanque (Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.
Celebration Seventh-Day Adventist
Adult Study Group, Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Children’s Worship, Nicholson Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service, Ed Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m.
Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.
May 24
Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Saturday
Contact Town Hall to add your group’s events!
(Heritage Hall)
(Memorial Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.
All events take place in the Celebration Town Hall,
(851 Celebration Ave.) unless noted otherwise.
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Evander Square’s South Clubhouse grand opening took place on
Wednesday, April 2. The property opening was based around “The
Roaring Twenties,” with great food and even a better fireworks show.
This was all in honor of introducing the newest luxury community
in Celebration which consists of: two clubhouses, including two
summer kitchens; fire pit; two pools; business center; two fitness
centers; Yoga room with kid areas; game room featuring pool table,
gaming consoles and a theater room;
library; catering kitchen; a dog park;
and a children’s playground.
The staff is lead by manager Kim
LeJeune, assistant manager Zarixsa
Cruz, leasing consultants Soniali
Rodrigues, Josh Wooldridge and
Heather Ivanits. The maintenance
team consists of our maintenance
supervisor Sam Sanchez, maintenance
tech Javier Roman, housekeeper
Bertha Rubio and groundskeeper
Josh Wisdo.
Evander Square is excited to
build a strong relationship
between the apartment
community and the
residents of Celebration
by participating in town
events and activities.
Residents are invited to
stop by and tour this
beautiful new community
in Celebration!
Evander Square Clubhouse opens in Celebration
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2014 Relay for Life a success
By Teresa Flores Sweet, Community Standards Manager
Hundreds of Celebration residents joined together at Lakeside Park on April 4 to celebrate life and
show their dedication to fighting cancer. The theme for this year’s event, “Once Upon a Time…
There was a disease called cancer,” served to demonstrate the participants’ focus on the future.
Special thanks to Celebration’s own Columbia Restaurant, who generously hosted the Survivors
Dinner.
Teams celebrated together during the opening Ceremonies, honoring survivors and those we have
lost to cancer with laughter and tears. The event raised more than $85,000, and the donations are
still coming in!
The Relay Committee had exciting events that took place throughout the evening to keep the
teams energized and motivated into the early morning hours of Saturday. There was a strong
competition for the Miss Relay contest, great campsite themes and a lot of spirit around the lake.
They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so please enjoy!
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Wright-Patterson
Mah Jongg
Wright-Patterson Mah Jongg, the military version style of the game,
came to Celebration via the late Jan McChesney in 2003. Thirteen
years later this version is still a part of the community. Many ladies
(and a few men!) over the years have taken lessons to learn this
version. As our town has grown, so has the game of Mah Jongg.
Earlyn Davidson offers classes throughout the year and she may be
contacted at [email protected].
By Chris Graves, Social Security Manager in Kissimmee
On Memorial Day, as we pay tribute to the men and women who gave
the ultimate sacrifice for our country, we also share some news about
Social Security disability benefits for veterans with disabilities: a new
expedited disability process.
We believe it is important to recognize those who currently serve in
the military as well as those injured in the line of duty and consider it
an honor and a duty to serve them. Whether the injury is physical or
mental, getting a decision about Social Security disability benefits from
your government shouldn’t add to the problems faced by the injured.
Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, recently
unveiled a new initiative to expedite disability applications from
veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability
compensation rating of 100 percent Permanent and Total (P&T).
Under the new process, Social Security will treat these veterans’
Art & Wine Stroll
By Meryl Rachlin
Come to downtown Celebration for an evening of art and wine
(and beer!) on Saturday, May 10 from 6-10 p.m. This popular
event will feature free admission, live music by the Grimes Brothers
and artwork by more than 50 artists.
We look forward to seeing you there!
applications as high priority and issue expedited decisions, similar to
the way we currently handle disability claims from wounded warriors.
“Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our country and it is only
right that we ensure they have timely access to the disability benefits
they may be eligible for and deserve,” said Acting Commissioner
Colvin.
Learn more about the new expedited process for veterans at
socialsecurity.gov/pressoffice/pr/2014/expedited-dib-process2pr.html.Read about this new service at socialsecurity.gov/pgm/
disability-pt.htm. Also, you’ll want to visit our Wounded Warriors
page at socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. There you’ll find
informative webinars, a Disability Planner, an overview of our
disability programs and the convenient online disability application.
Faster benefit decisions for veterans
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Exotic Car Festival returns to Celebration
Thousands of residents and visitors came downtown to enjoy beautiful weather,
delicious food, and spectacular vehicles at April's Exotic Car Festival. A Celebration
tradition, the festival has been named one of the top exotic car festivals in the
world, and since its inception in 2004 the event has donated more than $1 million
to children’s charities including Make-a-Wish, Special Olympics and Arnold Palmer
Children’s Hospital. We certainly had a lot of fun and hope you did as well!
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Hope for getting through life’s losses
By Carol Potochney, Assoc. Director of Soul Care Ministries Community Presbyterian Church
Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration is excited about a
new class offered through its Soul Care Ministries Academy called
“Dealing with Life’s Losses.” This class expands upon the church’s
successful GriefShare Support Group, in that many of the steps in
dealing with grief can also be used to get through other losses
people might encounter in life, such as:
Using materials adapted from Christian pastor and New York Times
bestselling author Rick Warren, this class helps participants learn steps
they can take when they are going through difficult times. Rick Warren
makes the point that everyone falls into one of three conditions.
They either:
1. Know somebody who is in a crisis right now
• The dissolution of a marriage
2. They are in a crisis right now
• The end of a dating relationship
3. They don’t realize it but they are getting ready to go into a crisis...
because crises happen all the time in life.
• Family ties that break down
• Friendships that end
Based on biblical principles, this class helps participants get through
a personal crisis of loss or assists those who desire to help someone
else through this type of challenge. The classes are free and open
to the community. Join us every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at
Community Presbyterian Church, 511 Celebration Ave.
For more information, contact the church at 407-566-1633 or
[email protected].
• The death of a loved one
• Career opportunities that don’t materialize
• A relapse into addiction after years of sobriety
• Declining physical health
• Financial setbacks
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Celebrators to tour Leu Gardens
By Ann Fitzpatrick
The Celebrators, our town’s 50 and over club met on Wednesday,
April 2. Barbara Church introduced six new members. Welcome,
we are delighted to have you! Carol and Dean Jones handled our
coffee “and.” Thanks so much!
On March 17 Gary Pinkston did a great job as DJ of our St. Patrick’s
Day picnic, treating us to a great variety of music (including Irish
of course), playing his guitar and singing. If you need a DJ contact
him at 321-939-2277 or [email protected]. We had our usual
great turnout for the event and many
thanks to Mike and Lorraine Turner
for again obtaining this beautiful
spot for us.
Our guest of honor was Dorothy
Johnson. She spoke of being part
of the very first planning meeting to
start the Celebrators Club way back
in 1996, and of the growth of the
club into a community, one which
has been very kind and helpful to her
especially during this time that she
has been homebound. She also spoke
of her happiness and appreciation of
the “state of the art” tricycle
she has been gifted by the
Celebrators Club and the
Veterans Club of
Celebration.
Instead of a speaker for
the April meeting, we were
entertained by some of the
members of the Celebration
High School Theatre Group
who were introduced by
Barbara Bowers-Camp,
Director of Theatre Fine &
Performing Arts Department
Chair, Off Book Productions,
Executive Producer. These
students have just returned
from the State competition
where they performed brilliantly and the Celebrators
gave them a well deserved
standing ovation for the
show they put on for us.
Our next event will be a tour
of Leu Gardens in Winter
Park on May 5. There is FREE
admission to the park that
day! We’ll leave the 851
Building at 10 a.m. (carpool
only, bus will not be available)
and have lunch at Colibri
Mex at 4963 Broad Street.
Sign up with Jackie via email at [email protected].
(Let her know if you'll drive or will need a ride).
Please bring coupons for the troops to the Wednesday meetings
for Vivian Lai Chin. They can still be used up to six months after
the listed expiration date.
Mike Sonntag our Webmaster reminds us to check the website
for information on all upcoming events and activities at
www.thecelebrators.org.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 7. We will
be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with tacos provided by
the club. Please bring sides to share.
If you are 50 or over and a resident of Celebration
please join us. We meet at the 851 Building at 9 a.m.,
and our annual dues are only $15 a year. If you are
85 or over, membership is free. You can sign up at
the meeting.
Clubs, Organizations & Events
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Polio Plus: It may seem far away –
but we are ‘This Close!’
By Debbie Gryniewicz
People are hungry, homeless and looking for work right here in our
own community. The Rotary Club of Celebration is dedicated to
addressing these needs through our donations and efforts on behalf
of local charity organizations.
At this time of the year, we award scholarships in hopes that our
community’s young people will flourish as they further their
education and become productive citizens. With so much need
so close, it is a challenge to focus on projects far from home.
Last year, the Rotary Club of Celebration added 18 bathrooms to the
M.G. Sankpal Primary and High School to help 1,000 school children
in India. Future visions include expanding the school and adding
computer labs to enhance the learning process for these children so
far away.
These projects keep Rotarians busy, yet through all of this we all need
to stay focused on the Rotary International Project that affects every
person in every country worldwide. Thirty years ago the Rotary Clubs
around the world began working to eradicate polio from the face of
the earth. When the project was proposed, members in the meeting
chuckled. It was a daunting task and the desired end result seemed so
far away, but we are Rotarians. Despite the fact that throughout history
only one other disease - small pox - had been eradicated, Rotarians
were up to the task.
Now, 30 years later 2.5 BILLION children have been inoculated
partly due to the dedicated fundraising and service efforts of
Rotarians. In 1985, there were 350,000 cases of polio worldwide and
125 countries were polio endemic. In 2013, a total of 407 polio cases
were reported and only Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria remain
polio endemic. We are “this close” to reaching a goal that in 1985
seemed like a dream. We are “this close” to ending polio, and when
we do, no child anywhere in the world will have to suffer from this
debilitating disease again.
The time is now for the big push to END POLIO. Our efforts affect
far more than just three countries – they affect the health of the world.
This is not a project that any of us can allow to linger. This is not a
project we can be lax about – or leave to others to complete. No one
gets that message any clearer than Bill and Melinda Gates. Through
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, every dollar raised will be
matched with two additional dollars.
The Rotary Club of Celebration
is participating in the Southlake
Dragon Boat Festival on May 3
to raise funds and increase
awareness of the End Polio Now!
Project.
You can help us by identifying
five people from your family,
friends, neighbors and/or
professional organizations who
might consider donating $10
to $25 to the Polio Plus Project.
Send them an email asking them
to go to rotary.org/en/end-polio.
Click on the yellow “Give Now” button, select the Polio Plus Fund
and click on the Polio Plus radio button. Enter the amount of the
donation, billing information and click on Gift Options. Credit to
the Rotary Club of Celebration. Finish by entering credit card
information. If you donate $10, it becomes $30 through the matching
funds offered by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Help us
maximize the benefit of this opportunity as we work together to
eradicate polio.
Thank you. Your donations will help protect every citizen of the
world from the paralyzing effects of polio.
The Southlake Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Saturday, May 3
at Waterfront Park in downtown Clermont from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Come out for the food, festival, health fair and races. Contact us
at [email protected] for more information about participation.
The Rotary Club of Celebration meets every Friday morning
at the Florida Hospital Celebration Health, 400 Celebration Place,
Celebration. Meetings are held in the Mangrove Conference Room
on the first floor across from the Fitness Center at 7 a.m.
The public is welcome to join us to learn more about Rotary,
the community and the world through our members and guest
speakers. For more information visit rotaryclubofcelebration.org
or email us at [email protected].
Missing Rotary isn’t just missing another meeting –
it’s missing a great experience.
Friends Group conducts survey
The West Osceola Friends of the Library is conducting a survey to
determine community needs.
“Our focus has been on getting a library built,” Joan Touzin,
president of WOFOL, said. “Now we need to refocus our energy
to supporting the branch and planning the kinds of events that
our community wants.”
Community members can fill out a survey at the library or look
for a link to an online version on WOFOL’s Facebook page.
There will be a West Osceola Friends of the Library meeting for
anyone interested on May 3rd at 11 a.m. at the branch.
Another meeting for the Friends of the Library of Osceola County will
be held at the West Osceola branch on May 13 at 11 a.m.
By Bill Pelaia, Public Information Officer
The April meeting of the Celebration Veterans Club (CVC)
commenced with Acting Sergeant at Arms Bob Bates placing the
POW/MIA Flag on the chair back. This is done to demonstrate
we will never forget those still Missing in Action.
to this moving tribute to those who made the supreme sacrifice.
We encourage everyone to give one hour of their time to honor the
men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Parents are
urged to bring their children and make this a “teachable moment.”
This June 6 marks the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landing–
commonly referred to as D-Day. Bloodied sands that came to be
known as Utah and Omaha beaches are today silent memorials to the
many who died in that invasion. There are no traces of the violence
that took place seven decades ago except for the monuments erected
by the people of France.
The CVC will hold its annual Pig Roast/Picnic at Heritage Hall on
Saturday, May 31 from noon-5 p.m.
The nearby cemeteries are not only looked after by the French,
but on holidays and special days, French school children visit the
cemeteries and place small American flags on every single one of the
thousands of graves. Some have even personally adopted an American
buried there and continue to visit even through adulthood, bringing
their own children to pay homage. The Celebration Veterans Club
of Celebration is extremely proud to have two members who will
be returning to Normandy for the 2014 observance of D Day–
Bill McChesney & John Colacchio.
Commander Rick reported that our club will participate in
Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 24. Army Staff Sergeant
Matthew Pucino who was killed in Afghanistan will be honored
with a brick in his name. The Celebration community is invited
As part of our long term planning, Commander Rick noted that the
club’s Annual Veterans Day Dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6
from 6-9 p.m. at the Windmill Restaurant (Golf Club) in Celebration.
Tickets are $35 per person and will be sold by the Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary has changed their meeting date to the third Thursday
of the month at 10 a.m. at Panera Restaurant.
Commander Rick also announced that a greet and meet event will
be held at the Osceola Veterans Museum on May 2. A Medal of Honor
recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima will be honored.
Chaplain Gary read the names of three POW/MIAs whose remains
were recently found from the Korean War. They will be buried with
full military honors.
The meeting concluded with Acting Sergeant at Arms Bob Bates
retiring the POW/MIA chair back flag.
James E. “Jim” Boyle, CPA
Celebration CPA representing
ess
successful individuals and business
in tax, accounting, and business
planning.
Referral based practice focused
on long term client relationships.
Author of the upcoming title,
“The Book on Business Success.”
Phone: 321-250-2535 • Email: [email protected]
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Celebrating Veterans prepare to honor D-Day
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Democrats to host Osceola
County Sheriff May 28
By Steph Garber
Sheriff Bob Hansell will be
joining the Democrats
of Celebration as the
featured speaker at
their meeting on
Wednesday, May 28
at 7 p.m., 851
Celebration Ave.
Sheriff Hansell has
spent his entire law
enforcement career with the
Osceola County Sheriff 's office,
starting in 1976. He began as a deputy sheriff and earned promotions
to the rank of captain. Prior to being elected Sheriff of Osceola
County, Sheriff Hansell had worked in, supervised and managed
virtually every area of the Sheriff 's Office. His more than 35 years
of law enforcement and management experience are the foundation
of his leadership as Sheriff of Osceola County.
Sheriff Hansell graduated from Osceola High School and the
J.C. Stone Law Enforcement Academy. He is a graduate of the
109th Administrative Officers Course at the Southern Police Institute,
University of Louisville, in Louisville, KY. He currently serves on
numerous non-profit boards
in the county.
Recently, Sheriff Hansell received
Community Vision’s 2011
Outstanding Community
Leader of the Year Award and
the Kissimmee Chamber of
Commerce Hispanic Council’s
2011 Compadre Award. He is
also a past recipient of the Boy Scouts of Central Florida’s Golden
Eagle Award. As a lifelong member of this community and as Osceola
County’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer, Sheriff Hansell is committed
to preserving and enhancing the quality of life in our county, as well
as providing the best possible law enforcement services for our
residents and visitors.
All are welcome at our free friendly meetings, whether or not you
live in Celebration!
Meetings are open to non-residents of Celebration.
By Tricia Alesbury, Co-President of the Garden Club of Celebration
The Garden Club recently had an opportunity to visit the beautiful
Lake Meadows Naturals, after which club member Diane Finney
wrote, “Lake Meadow Naturals is a local farm using organic practices
on eleven plus acres in Central Florida. The owners, Rob and his
partner wanted a southern hobby farm and found this property
which originally was a nursery in the 1940s. They started out with
just 100 chickens and the goal to farm using organic methods.
“Today, their thriving chicken farm offers eggs from free range
chickens and they supply many local restaurants with fresh herbs,
fruit and vegetables. We noticed they mulch their garden beds with
pine straw and use electric fencing to help keep out the critters.
Farm cats patrol the grounds and do their best for additional pest
control. We were amazed at the variety of fruit trees; Ponderosa
lemons, mulberry, star fruit, peaches, nectarines, navel and blood
oranges and three varieties of figs.
“We saw hydroponics being used for herbs because they grow faster
and stay clean. As we walked past rosemary hedges to stroll among
elderberry and blueberry bushes, we learned more about the ‘grow
natural, buy local’ movement. We were able to enter a chicken coop
and collect freshly laid eggs, still warm to the hand.
“As we paid for our eggs in the farm store which offers additional
natural products such as gourmet cheeses, honey butter and a variety
of organic meat we were
not surprised to learn that
Lake Meadow Naturals
has made the top one
100 list of places to visit
in Orlando.”
Lake Meadows Farm Store
is open Monday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday and
is located in Ocoee about
40 minutes drive from
Celebration.
On April, 12, Garden Club
members were invited to
tour Falcons Fire Golf
course. A wildflower
garden had recently been
installed and we made
suggestions for future
planting programs around
the course. We were able
to observe birdlife around the course, including wood storks,
hawks, limpkins and mottled ducks. It was a great tour.
The final meeting of our year is our holiday luncheon at Windmill
Restaurant on Wednesday, May 21, and everyone will be wearing
pink!
Our new program begins on Sept. 17 with a progressive brunch –
hats optional! We have great speakers lined up for our future
meetings, which are held on the third Wednesday of every month
from September to May in Heritage Hall at 9:30 a.m.
New members are always welcome, please contact Judi Nelson at
[email protected]. Membership of Garden Club of Celebration
includes membership of The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs.
Enjoy your garden this summer, and to everyone who travels away
from Celebration for the summer months, we wish you safe travels!
For those who stay home in our wonderful town, stay cool and be
sure to “take time to smell the roses.”
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Garden Club tours impressive local farm
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Will armed school staff protect our children?
By Jim Siegel
Given the tragic, highly publicized incidents at several schools in
recent years, more parents seem to be on edge these days about the
day-to-day safety of their children in what were once thought as
unassailable bastions of security. One solution that has been offered
by some is the availability of firearms to teachers or staff members
in case of a dreaded incident.
To provide an opportunity to hear from local community leaders on
this subject, the Celebration Gun Society has invited candidates for
the upcoming school board election, as well as other elected and
non-elected officials, to express their opinions at the next meeting
of the Celebration Gun Society at 7 p.m. on May 6 at Celebration’s
Heritage Hall. All Celebration and local residents are invited to attend.
Attendance is free and membership is not required.
According the Celebration Gun Society Jed Suhl, the club has no
formal opinion on this topic one way or another. In fact, the society
does not advocate widespread ownership of guns by community
residents. What the society does advocate is responsible ownership
practices for those who are comfortable lawfully owning firearms,
consistent with the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Sponsoring this topic at the upcoming May meeting is part of the
society’s policy of providing a forum for the factual and respectful
discussion of issues related to lawful gun ownership.
According to First Coast News and the Palm Beach Post, bills that
would allow teachers, janitors or anybody else a principal or
superintendent designates to carry concealed weapons on school
campuses are under consideration in the Florida legislature.
On March 12, Senate Bill 968, which is sponsored by Republican
State Senator Alan Hays, cleared a Senate committee by a 5-2 vote.
At this writing, the bill is now waiting to be reviewed by the
Education Committee.
The legislation would make it legal for superintendents and
principals to designate certain employees and volunteers to carry
a loaded firearm at elementary, middle and high schools across the
state. They could be retired
military, law enforcement
or anyone with a valid
concealed weapons permit.
Several hours of training
would also be required.
Hays and supporters argue
the bill would make it
possible for people inside
a school to better defend
themselves against armed
intruders. It was inspired
by a shooting massacre at
Sandy Hook Elementary
School in Newtown, Conn.
Adam Lanza shot and
killed 20 students and
six staff members.
Opponents of the bill
contend many Florida
schools are already
protected by armed,
full-time law enforcement
officers. Opponents also believe firearms should not be in the presence
of students and might set a bad example. Several school districts,
teacher’s unions and student-parent organizations have spoken out
publicly against the bill.
On April 2, the Florida House Justice Appropriations Committee
passed a similar bill, HB753, on a 8-4 vote. Next up for the House
bill is the House Judiciary Committee.
Sponsored by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, the House bill would
allow a principal or superintendent to designate employees at any
traditional public, charter or private school, including colleges and
universities, to carry concealed handguns on campus. Designated
employees would have to go through at least eight hours of active
shooter training and other required courses and be licensed to carry
a concealed weapon under existing Florida laws. Current state laws
prohibit anybody except law enforcement officers from carrying
guns on school campuses.
Prior meetings of the Celebration Gun Society have focused on other
aspects of lawful and responsible gun ownership. For example, at its
April meeting, Osceola County Sheriff ’s Department (OCSO)
Armorer Rich Adair explained responsible gun purchase, storage,
maintenance, and use. Deputy Adair reiterated the views expressed
by Sheriff Bob Hansell at the society’s January meeting that residents
cannot depend on OCSO to totally protect them from any and all
criminal incidents, including assault or armed burglary of homes and
offices. While OCSO will respond as quickly as possible, both officers
agree that a lot can happen in the first few initial minutes of an
incident. Residents who are trained and comfortable with protecting
their home and family with lawful firearms have the support of the
Sheriff ’s Department to do so.
The society meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.,
at Celebration Heritage Hall. Details about club activities and
other aspects of responsible gun ownership can be found at
celebrationgunsociety.com.
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The weekly Farmers Market is located at Lakeside Park,
631 Sycamore St. Stop by and peruse the wide variety of food
and craft vendors each week for the freshest fruits and vegetables,
fun arts and crafts and much more on Sundays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
at Lakeside Park.
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Debbie Fahmie, Fine and Performing Arts Resource
Teacher for Osceola District Schools, recently thanked
the Celebration Foundation for giving middle school
orchestra students an exceptional experience on Sunday,
March 16 at the Brooklyn Rider Concert.
“The Brooklyn Rider Concert was absolutely amazing…
and the up close and personal talk back session after the
concert was both educational and inspirational,” said
Fahmie. “I'd really like to thank our good friends at the
Celebration Foundation for making these types of experiences available for our students. They are planting seeds
that will be nurtured over the course of our students’ time
in our arts programs. It's exciting to watch it all happen.”
Celebration Foundation Packing meals for
launches countywide
children with hunger
initiative for WWII
issues in Osceola County
Veterans
Honor Flight Central Florida serves WWII Veterans by flying them
to Washington, D.C. to see their WWII Memorial at no charge to
the veteran. Guardians accompany veterans on this one-day trip
at their own expense to serve one of our nation’s senior citizens,
honoring them for their service to our nation at one of its most
challenging times.
The Celebration
Foundation is proud to
partner with the Museum
of Military History in
Kissimmee in an effort
to help Honor Flight of
Central Florida send 25
Osceola County WWII
Veterans on their next
planned flight in
September. Guardians are needed to accompany each veteran and
the suggested fee for these special escorts is $500. Since the youngest
age for WWII veterans is 84, many have adult children or family
members who would be interested in attending as a guardian.
Unfortunately, not all are able to cover the $500 fee.
The Celebration Foundation is seeking donations to help sponsor
those potential Guardians who cannot afford to cover their costs.
If you are interested in supporting this cause either with a donation
or by offering your time as a Guardian, please call the Celebration
Foundation at 407-566-1234.
On May 3 and 4, more than 2,000 volunteers will be packing meals
at four locations including Celebration Town Hall and Celebration
Health. We need your help! Each meal costs $.25; a bag of six meals
costs $1.50 and provides a nourishing protein enriched meal.
The Celebration Foundation has worked hard to combat hunger in
Osceola County. With many Osceola Connected partners, over 1,000
children are receiving weekend food through their schools. They
receive the rice meals as part of their weekend food.
Dr. Steve Knych, Celebration Foundation Board member and
Vice President Florida Hospital, shared, “If we don’t help these kids,
nutritionally, be in the best shape they can be to learn at school,
to succeed at school; we will not break the cycle of poverty and
need that they are in right now.”
Volunteer or donate by visiting www.osceolaconnected.com.
For more information, please call the Foundation at 407-566-1234
or visit www.thecelebrationfoundation.org
Celebration Classical Concert Series ends with
special opportunity for middle school students
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CHS Thespians compete at state festival in Tampa
While most high school students had a full spring break to relax, the
CHS Thespian Troupe headed to Tampa mid way through their break
to attend the Florida State Thespian Festival. Four full days were
spent competing, taking workshops and attending several “Main
Stage” productions.
The first day of the festival, Off Book Productions was honored to
represent District XI with their One Act that took “Best of Show”
earlier this year. The Guys, a moving play portraying the impact of
9/11 on two individual’s lives, received an Excellent rating from the
state judges. The cast and crew of The Guys included Alex Adamany,
Tiffanny Barrantes, Nicholas Bowers, Zach Britt, Shannon
Drummond, Samantha Goldman, Luis Landa, Liam Munn, Teesha
Montoya, Yoselyn Ojeda, Matt Roach, Zoe Rosas, Shannon Saltzsieder,
Rafi Wagoner and Matthew Weber.
In addition to the One Act, the top five scoring entries from the
District Individual Events competition competed. The large group
musical entry, “They Both Reached for the Gun” received a coveted
Superior rating. Members of the large group included Ali Darr,
Kathryn Churchwell, Alex Adamany, Nicholas Bowers,
Shannon Drummond, Sam Goldman, Jhoanny Gonzalez,
Luis Landa, Marissa McKenzie, Liam Munn, Zoe Rosas,
Luis Vazquez, Rafi Wagoner and Matt Weber. Sam Goldman and
Liam Munn achieved a second Superior rating for their duetacting scene entitled, Angels in America: Millenium Approaches.
The remaining three events each received an Excellent rating;
“We Can Do It” duet musical performed by Luis Landa and
Nicholas Bowers; “The Music Plays On” solo performed by
Jhoanny Gonzalez; and two contrasting monologues from
Puzzle Piece and Strings Attached performed by Alex Adamany.
Finally, Shannon Salzsider represented District XI as one of
the five student directed plays selected to compete and received
a Superior rating for the scene from The Odd Couple.
As the school year soon comes to a close, Thespian Troupe 5913
will hold their annual induction and awards ceremony on May 13
to celebrate the many accomplishments of the troupe members
and induct new members.
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Celebration students
perform at Arts Alive
Showcase
Several Celebration students participated in the recent Arts Alive
Showcase at the Poinciana High School Performing Arts Center.
Held on April 23, this event was a presentation of Osceola County’s
most-talented performing and visual arts students who auditioned
in February for the coveted positions. The high school seniors were
competing for an Education Foundation - Osceola scholarship in the
visual arts, dance, drama, instrumental, vocal and musical theatre,
and technical theatre disciplines. In addition, the 2014 Gaylord
Palms Osceola County Arts & Rookie Arts Teacher of the Year was
announced. Special guest performances included “Reach for the Gun”
from Chicago by Celebration High School.
Congratulations to the Celebration students selected
to participate in 2014 Arts Alive:
Visual Arts - Bethany Larthe, Corey Rivera and Madison Wight
Dance - Ali Darr
Celebration High
teams named
Winter Academic
Sport Champions
Each season, the high school athletic teams earning the highest grade
point average in each sport from Osceola's eight comprehensive high
schools are recognized, and this season Celebration High School
teams won several awards. The grades of the student athletes are
submitted each season to the Florida High School Athletic Association
(FHSAA), and top schools in the state are also recognized by the
FHSAA. The Osceola County School Board has named its 2013-14
Osceola Academic Champions for the winter sports of soccer,
basketball, wrestling, weightlifting, and competitive cheerleading.
This award recognizes student athletes for performance in the
classroom, as well as in the athletic arena.
GIRLS’ SOCCER - Celebration High School – 3.518 TEAM
UNWEIGHTED GPA *Celebration High School finished fourth
place in the state in Class 5A.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL - Celebration High School – 3.452 TEAM
UNWEIGHTED GPA *Celebration High School finished sixth place
in the state in Class 7A.
GIRLS’ WEIGHTLIFTING - Celebration High School – 3.542
TEAM UNWEIGHTED GPA *Celebration High School finished
sixth place in the state in Single Classification 1A
“It is an honor to have our teams recognized by the FHSAA for their
hard work in the classroom, as it only continues to prove our student
athletes are driven by success both on and off the field,” said
Superintendent Melba Luciano.
Osceola School District's prekindergarten registration has begun
for the 2014-15 school year. As spaces are limited and fill up quickly,
parents are now encouraged to register for an appointment as soon
as possible at www.osceola.k12.fl.us/depts/prek. A registration link
is in the center of the page. Parents can choose between a half-day
free instructional program for their child or a full-day program in
some locations for a fee.
The Osceola School District's prekindergarten program is a dynamic
learning environment that prepares four-year-old children to be
successful in kindergarten. This success is achieved by the use of
research-based literacy and math programs. Loving and safe learning
environments are enriched by the use of computers and qualified,
experienced instructors in every classroom. The fun, academicallyenriched, and socially-interactive learning atmosphere helps each
child reach their highest potential.
To qualify, students must live in Osceola County and be four years
old by Sept. 1, 2014. Transportation is not provided. Further
information about the district's prekindergarten program may
be obtained by calling 407-870-4911 between the hours of 8 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Kindergarten Roundup
It’s time to get ready for Kindergarten registration in Osceola
County! For parents with children who will turn five on or before
September 1, 2014, Osceola County elementary schools will host
a Kindergarten Roundup on May 15 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at every
elementary school site. Parents should contact their child’s home
school to gain more information about this exciting night.
Celebration K8
participates in Concert
Band Extravaganza
Congratulations to the Celebration K8 band students who participated in the 27th Annual Concert Band Extravaganza! Held on Apr. 14
at Poinciana High School, this exciting event invited music lovers
from across Osceola County come together to support and enjoy
exciting live music at this crown-jewel extravaganza. This unique
family event showcases the finest student musicians in Osceola each
year and serves as a vehicle of recruitment for youngsters of all ages.
The Osceola County Concert Band Extravaganza began in 1987 with
only six schools participating. This year’s event features over 1,000
young musicians. Each band performed a piece of music specifically
prepared to showcase the music program at their school. Before the
evening concluded, 1,000-plus students performed “76 Trombones,”
a signature song from the 1957 musical play The Music Man.
Osceola School
District’s
prekindergarten
registration begins
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Her dream is to become a dancer…
Our dream is to help make her one!
Whether your dancer is a preschooler with dreams of becoming a ballerina,
a recreational dancer looking to learn the latest dance styles, a competitive dancer
looking to compete at the highest level, or an adult who always wants to learn –
we have a class or program for you!
Formally located in the Water Tower, PDA recently moved into our new home –
conveniently located in the Osceola Village Shopping Center (across from The Loop –
a 10 min. drive from Celebration. Our facility has been custom designed
with injury preventative flooring, large observation windows, and other features
to provide a state-of-the-art studio environment.
We welcome visitors to our studio and would love
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3024 Dyer Blvd. • Kissimmee, FL 34741
By Toni Castillo, Director of Stetson University - Celebration Center
“Technology today is advancing at a blazing fast speed,” quips Michael
Ingrassia, CEO of SteamLabs Incorporated, a Celebration-based
company focused on modern mobile app development and robotics
integration, as well as training development. “We’ve entered a new
age of thinking and invention due to the recent availability of consumer products such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi mini-computing,
as well as 3D printing technology.”
The latter, in fact, is one industry that is exploding in growth.
3D printing may be a new term you've been recently hearing buzzing
through the Internet and local news broadcasts, but the fact is it’s
been around for almost two decades now. However, it has finally
reached the consumer product level and is affordable to all.
STEM, or STEAM as we prefer to call it, stands for Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. In fact, STEM
education is now being integrated into many school curriculum.
In 2009 President Obama launched a major STEM initiative called
“Educate to Innovate” to move American students from the middle
to the top of the pack in science and math achievement over the next
decade. This campaign includes the efforts not only of the federal
government, but also of leading companies, foundations, non-profits,
and science and engineering societies who have come forward to
answer the President’s call for all hands on deck.
What does all this tech mean? Basically, “If you can dream it, you can
make it.” That's a pretty powerful statement. Now, anyone can dream
up an idea and invent it on their kitchen table. Require robotics? Not
a problem. Need to fabricate a prototype? It’s easy. Want to control
all of it through a smart phone app? It's doable. This is where we are
today, and where we are heading tomorrow is even more exciting.
The one area of all this technology that is missing, however, is
education. That’s where Michael and his SteamLabs partner, Melody
Brown, come in. These two technology partners have very unique
backgrounds. Michael's expertise is in design and engineering.
Visualizing the end product and how it all works, then designing
the internal mechanics as well as making it look pleasing to the eye
is his day-to-day job. The integration of robotics, programming
code and driving it all through mobile technology is Melody’s forte.
Recently, SteamLabs teamed up with Stetson University to develop
an amazing training for this summer called STEAM Summer Camps.
“At STEAM, the children (your kids) will not only be exposed to the
unique technologies mentioned above, but they will design, build and
take home amazing works of science, technology and art every week.”
And the course offerings are quite fun and amazing. “This is education
with a huge FUN factor brought in.” Kids won’t feel like learning is
a chore, rather, they will find creating robots, mechanical hands,
forensic science, even learning professional puppeteering or how to
create a mobile game to be exciting and fun. They will want to learn
because it won’t feel like traditional education. It’s all being brought
to Stetson University’s Celebration Center beginning this summer.
There will be an open house at Stetson University for these STEAM
summer camps on May 7 and 10. But if you would like your kids to
take part in this exciting educational opportunity, register soon as
space is limited.
To learn more, visit www.SteamSummerCamps.com and
www.SteamLabsInc.com.
Meet the man who’s about to make
your kids smarter
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CHS students
perform at Master
Works Concert
Five Celebration High School choral students recently participated
in the Osceola County Master Works Concert. Students prepared
choruses from Handel's "Messiah" and performed with upperclassmen
from the county, as well as members of the Osceola County School
for the Arts chamber orchestra, professional soloists from the area,
and Dr. John Sinclair. The event was hosted at Rollins College.
Celebration High
Spring Concert
The Celebration High School Band Department invites your family
to the Spring Concert, taking place on Tuesday, May 6 starting at
7 p.m. in the CHS Theater. Admission is $5 per person, with children
under age 12 and Osceola County school employees with I.D.
admitted free of charge.
And mark your calendar now for the Celebration K-8 School Band
Spring Concert coming on June 3.
Start the spring season with some beautiful music!
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Two Celebration High School choral
students recently participated
in the Florida Vocal Association (FVA)
State Solo and Ensemble Festival,
representing the first time the Celebration
High Choral/Vocal program has ever had
students qualify for a State FVA event.
Zoe Rosas received a rating of Excellent on
her vocal solo, only missing Superior by
one point.
Amanda Laracuente,
a sophomore, received
a Superior rating and
state medal.
Congratulations
on a job well done,
ladies!
We’re proud of you!
CHS students
participate in
Florida Vocal and
Ensemble Festival
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