Octob er 2015 - Celebration, FL Real Estate
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Octob er 2015 - Celebration, FL Real Estate
October 2015 The Official Newsletter of Celebration www.celebration.fl.us A LOOK INSIDE October 3 Throughout Celebration FAMILY October 24 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lakeside See Page 17 • COMMUNITY • E D U C AT I O N • HEALTH • PLACE • TECHNOLOGY • Celebration Kicks off Ninth Annual Oktoberfest with Falling Leaves on October 23 and 24 Come join us this October 23 and 24 as Celebration Town Center brings the colors, sights, and sounds of fall to central Florida once again for its ninth annual Oktoberfest celebration! Come and watch the fall leaves drop onto Market Street right before your very eyes. Enjoy a lakeside view while listening to live music all while enjoying this one-of-a-kind themed event. Starting Friday, October 23, Oktoberfest will get kick started with a traditional German experience, featuring the sounds of Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten. Come watch and join in with this interactive, live show, featuring German customs such as yodeling, sing-a-long fun, and much more! On Saturday October 24, the celebration continues as Celebration Town Center puts on, “Rocktoberfest.” Music will be performed live by Jordyn Kane, and the amazing The Jonnie Morgan Band. November 4 – 8 See Page 40 The Jonnie Morgan Band Jordyn Kane Come and ring in the fall season this year in Celebration with one of the most family-friendly and fun Oktoberfest celebrations in the southeast! Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten There is something for everyone in the family. Hop on a hayride, dance to terrific live music, paint a pumpkin, or just stroll and enjoy the crisp fall air and enjoy the great savings at the lakeside promenade. Leaves fall daily at 7, 8, and 9 p.m.. Of course, as always, Parking and Admission are FREE! There is something for everyone at this one of a kind Fall Festival presented by Lexin and sponsored in part by Sam Adams, Axis Magazine, The Celebration Town Tavern, and Experience Kissimmee. For more information, visit us at www.celebrationtowncenter.com Continued on page 3 INDEX 2 17 31 37 43 Town News Parks & Recreation Business Community Groups/Events Real Estate PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Paid Orlando, FL Permit No. 40084 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 2 Town News October Meetings Celebration CROA Workshop Mon., Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Ave., Room 104 Celebration CCDD Workshop Tues., Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. Celebration Library Celebration CROA Board Appeals Wed., Oct. 28, 6 p.m. (tentative) 851 Celebration Ave., Room 104 Celebration CCDD Meeting Tues., Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m. Celebration Library Celebration CROA Meeting Tues., Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Ave., Room 104 Meeting times subject to change Celebration News 851 Celebration Ave. Celebration, Florida 34747 Phone: 407-566-1200 e-mail: celebration.news@ celebrationtownhall.com Celebration News is the official newsletter of Celebration and is published monthly. Back Issues Publisher Steve Waring Editor J. R. Rupp Art Director Scott Zwiebel Advertising & Sponsorship Mary Pleban, 407-433-2992 [email protected] Visit the official publications section of the Front Porch website at www.celebration.fl.us to view back issues of Celebration News. CNOA - Celebration Non-Residential Owner’s Association 407-566-1200 • [email protected] CJC - Celebration Joint Committee 407-566-1200 • [email protected] CCDD - Celebration Community Development District 407-566-1935 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected] ECDD - Enterprise Community Development District 407-566-4132 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected] TCC - The Celebration Company 407-566-1900 Celebration Board of Directors Eric Oppegaard, President Dave Orosz, Director At Large Lee Moore, Vice President Debie McDonald, Director At Large Vanessa Winter, Secretary Diana Vassallo, Director At Large Town Hall Emergency Number: 866-621-4337 (after hours) Emergency: 911 Osceola County Sheriff: 407-348-2222 (non-emergency) Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 851 Celebration Avenue 407-566-1200 [email protected] Here you can obtain these necessities: • Forms to request changes to your property • Resident’s pass • Community website access • Community newsletters • Parks & Recreation information • Veterans Memorial Bricks • More Celebration Parks & Recreation Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Avenue 407-566-1200 [email protected] Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 407-566-1234 Fax: 407-566-1264 CROA - Celebration Residential Owner’s Association 407-566-1200 • [email protected] Emergency Phone Numbers Celebration Town Hall (in the Seminole building behind SunTrust Bank from Celebration Ave.) For detailed descriptions of the entities that play a role in the governance of Celebration, please visit www.celebration.fl.us and view the community page. Jack McLaughlin, Treasurer [email protected] New To Celebration? 610 Sycamore St., Suite 110 Governance Organizations Stop in for your: • Community Directory • Welcome Packet • Information on Foundation Grant Program • Memorial Garden • Foundation Scholarships • Classical Concert Series Information and Tickets Trash Schedule Recycle Day Trash needs to be within 4 feet of the alley or curb before 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Toters are to be kept by or in your garage except on the scheduled trash day. Call Celebration Sanitation Services (trash) at 321-939-1805 to arrange for bulk pickup or for more information on trash totes and recycle bins. Thank you for your continued cooperation! Wednesday for all villages 1) Plastics (#1 and #2, no caps) 2) Metal cans, tin cans 3) Aluminum Cans 4) Newspaper 5) White paper (print paper) 6) Please place all cardboard out with your normal recycling Trash Pick-up Yard Waste Day Mondays and Thursdays for North Village, Celebration Village, Lake Evalyn, West Village and parts of East Village Wednesday for all villages Tuesdays and Fridays for Aquila Reserve, parts of East Village, Artisan Park, South Village and Spring Lake *Absolutely NO Glass* Yard waste must be tied up in a plastic bag and not exceed 50 pounds. Branches and limbs must be tied up and less than 4 feet long. No logs or tree trunks. (You must be able to close the lid.) Holistic Dr. Deborah Corrente AP, DOM, CHT is excited to now be offering Oriental Massage. Attorney At Attorney AtLaw Law OCTOBER SPECIALS: 30 minute Oriental Massage for $50.00 ** 60 minute Oriental Massage for $95.00 ** ** As an added bonus, you can choose any one of the following services (below) to your treatmentat NO EXTRA CHARGE (A) Reflexology (C) Cupping (B) Medical Qigong/Reiki (D) Low Level Laser therapy Oriental Massage, or Asian massage, focuses on the the flow of energy or vital life force to facilitate healing and wellness. Oriental Massage includes Ayurvedic therapies, Acupressure, Tui na, Jin Shin Do, Shiatsu, Zen Shiatsu, Amma, Thai Massage, and others. CORPORATE & BUSINESS ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION Incorporations, Partnerships, LLC’s Business Acquisitions and Sales Exit Strategies, Selective Litigation Estate Plans for U.S. and Non-U.S. Citizens Probate Administration Asset Protection Title Transfer Assistance REAL ESTATE Commercial & Residential Contracts, Closings, Leases Land Acquisitions and Sales WEDDING OFFICIANT Customized Civil & Gender Equality Ceremonies 407-566-8700 www.healthieryouwellness.com 407-792-6063 [email protected] Handyman William Benjamin Carpentry, Painting Plumbing & Electrical Specializing in black dormer windows 30 years experience FREE ESTIMATES 24 hour service Cell: 321-746-3828 Email: [email protected] Celebration Oktoberfest Come early, stay late, and have fun at Celebration’s 9th Annual Oktoberfest! October 23 Schedule 5:30 p.m. 6:10-7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:15-8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:15-9 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:15-10 p.m. 10 p.m. DJ Tami Begins/Pumpkin Painting Begins Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten Leaves Fall Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten Leaves Fall Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten Leaves Fall Dan Witucki & Heimatland Musikanten Event Ends A CELEBRATION LOCK & SAFE October 24 Schedule 5 p.m. 6:45-7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:15-8 p.m. 8 p.m. 8:15-9 p.m. 9 p.m. 9:15-10 p.m. 10:30 p.m. DJ Tami Begins/Pumpkin Painting Begins Jordyn Kane Leaves Fall The Jonnie Morgan Band Leaves Fall The Jonnie Morgan Band Leaves Fall The Jonnie Morgan Band Event Ends “Serving Our Community” Residential • Commercial • Auto • • • • LOCKS SAFES KEYS DOOR LOCKS • LOCKOUT SERVICE • • • • Safes Door Closers Locks Changed High Security Locks • Deadbolts Installed • Master Key Systems • Emergency Exit Devices 321-939-1083 1-800-290-2948 Serving All of Osceola County For Over 20 Years A Local Resident Quality Service • Reasonable Rates CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 MEL EL PEARLMAN, PA 3 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 4 Celebration Community Development District Sidewalks and Boardwalks Sidewalks: A frequent maintenance activity that takes place throughout the year is sidewalk grinding and panel replacements. Because the trees are maturing and the roots are growing, a common result is shifting and/or raising of sidewalk panels. Our staff reviews the condition of sidewalks on a regular basis, and depending on the degree of height difference in a raised panel, we will either (1) grind it down to remove the trip hazard or (2) replace the panel entirely. Please exercise caution when walking on sidewalks that are painted orange, as that is our staff ’s field marking to identify the sidewalks on the repair list. Boardwalks: As an accompaniment to the trail system in Celebration, the boardwalks enhance the walking/biking experience and allow the trail system to be expanded over canals and waterways. While they are a beautiful asset to the community and the nature experience, they can also be very dangerous when wet, especially going around corners. We posted signs at the beginning of most of the boardwalks to alert everyone to this possibility, and we ask that you exhibit safe walking/biking practices. In some cases, it might be best to walk your bicycle around some curves, especially on the long boardwalk from Artisan Park to the high school. What you can do: • Exercise extreme caution on the boardwalks, especially in the mornings or anytime it has rained since the boardwalks are very slippery when wet • Always be aware of your footing and use the boardwalk hand railings when necessary • Contact the District Office if you notice uneven sidewalk panels Please visit website www.CelebrationCDD.org for more information related to the maintenance services and activities of the District. You may also contact us at 407-566-1935 or [email protected] with any questions, comments or concerns. CCMC is pleased to welcome Suzan Kearns to Celebration. In her new role as Community Manager, Suzan will report directly to Executive Director Steve Waring and oversee all operational aspects of the community association and its team members. These include recruiting, training and mentoring all employees; preparing special reports, as directed; attending all board meetings and special events; and assisting with the community’s risk management program. “It is wonderful to join the Celebration team,” she says. “It is a joy to work with such a dedicated and passionate group of people.” COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR Built and Remodeled more than 200 Homes in Celebration New Construction Renovations • Additions Kitchen & Bath Remodel Specialist Suzan Kearns Suzan comes to Celebration with an extensive community association management background, including a vast knowledge of accounting, collections, policy development, strategic planning, marketing, communications, and reserve analysis. She holds a BSBA in Accounting from the University of Central Florida. President Elect for the Community Association Institute Central Florida Chapter, Suzan is a Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA), Association Management Specialist (AMS) and Professional Manager of Community Associations (PCAM). “A tenured professional, Suzan brings exceptional knowledge and experience to Celebration,” says Steve. “We are thrilled to have on our team.” Celebration Upholstery Professional Re Re-upholstery upholstery • Arm chairs • Dining room chairs • • Antique furniture • (You supply the fabric, we do the rest.) Celebration resident with 30 years experience. Paul 407-361-0302 www celebration upholstery www.celebration upholstery.com com For free estimate / advice EL Shaddai Cleaning Company, Inc. Specializing S i li i in i Commercial, C i l A Apartments and Houses Pamela Cadogan, Owner P Licensed and Insured 407- 470-0066 4 References Available [email protected] Vacuuming • Dusting • Window Washing • Bathroom Sanitization • Kitchen Cleaning Carpet Cleaning and Shampooing • Floors, Buffing and Waxing • Trash Removal Garage Apartments Architectural Plans • Permitting Celebration Architectural Review Our Projects finish on time… and in budget! 407-352-8200 [email protected] License #CBC1259903 HOME RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 35 YEARS OF SPECIALTY SERVICES ANYTHING GOES CELEBRATION A BLIND EYE STUDIOZ INC. COMPANY Services Include: • Bathroom & Kitchen Renovation/Repair • Indoor and Outdoor Painting • Rotten Wood Replacement • Plumbing and Electrical • Insulation • Masonry/Tile Work We Finance! Contact Today for a Free Estimate: Call/Text: 407-508-0781 www.anythinggoescelebration.com CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Suzan Kearns named Celebration Community Manager 5 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 6 HOA Assessments Due Celebration Residential Owners Association assessments are due on the first day of every January, April, July and October. After the last business day of those months, payments not posted to accounts will begin to accrue late fees and interest. Please allow 10 business days for mailing and processing. Statements are mailed out 10 days prior to the due date. If you do not receive a statement or if you have a question regarding the balance of your account, please contact Town Hall at 407-566-1200 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please visit ccmcnet.com to pay your statement online. ID Badge Policy The Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) Board approved the following resolution to the current ID Badge policy: A passholder may bring no more than four non-resident guests outside of their immediate family on any given occasion unless under a scheduled event, private party, etc. The passholder must remain with the guest(s) at all times. In order to avoid conflicts or disappointments, please contact Town Hall if you are having a party in one of the parks or playgrounds. New Amenity Center The CROA Amenity Center at Spring Lake is now open. Your current Celebration ID will activate the gates to open the Spring Lake pool and restrooms. Please come to Town Hall to sign the required waiver if you plan to use the Fitness Room at the new CROA amenity center. If you only plan on using the pool, you do not need to do anything with your CROA ID. Celebration Premier Home Concierge When You’re Away – I’m Here! Ginny’s List of Services • Home Checks (Inside and Outside Assessments) Weekly, Bi-monthly or Monthly - You Choose! • Welcome Home Preparations Stock Refrigerator, Shopping, Gifts, Fresh Flowers • Mail Pickup and Forwarding • Monthly Reports [email protected] 5 year Celebration Resident and Homeowner 321-217-3065 Bonded and Insured • References 7 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 8 9 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Celebration welcomes Ghaleb • Special guest Zaza Friday, November 13, 2015, 6 p.m. • Market Street in Downtown Celebration The concert is free to attend, with premium reserved seating available for purchase: $25 per table of four people and $35 per table of six. Tables can be reserved online at www.celebration.fl.us or by stopping by Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Premium seatingg ggoes on sale October 1. www.ghaleb.net www.zazarmony.com Sponsored by: Parks & Recreation 407-566-1200 • www.celebration.fl.us TECHNOLOGY • EDUCATION • PLACE • HEALTH • COMMUNITY CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 10 Celebration Calendar Tells Community’s Story By Michael Harford, District 1 County Commissioner The new 2015-2016 Celebration Community Calendar is a work of love by coordinator Debie McDonald. The 18-year resident of the community used her knowledge of the town and the need to track all its events as a way to give back to charities through the “Celebration Has Gone to the Dogs” calendar project. McDonald said that what started as a little project grew as she started finding sponsors (Celebration pediatrics is the main one), arranging photos and finding volunteers to take the pictures and design the calendar. It continued as it was printed and distributed for sale throughout the community. People in Celebration give back in so many ways, and she said she wanted to tell the story of volunteerism in the community through the calendar. That meant recreating the town seal on the cover with help from the local bike shop, as well as showcasing dogs that were rescued from terrible circumstances and others that are known for their work as therapy dogs and because of weekly visits to “Give Kids the World.” A photo shoot for a golden doodle named Simba at the local Chik-fil-A (one of the locations where the calendars can be purchased) took more than 100 e-mails, two convertibles and closure of the business, she said. An offshoot of the project was raising enough money to make sure that the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office is able to receive another bloodhound through the Jimmy Ryce Center. K-9 Tank is featured in May along with deputies James Scanlan and Jerry Weiland. The calendar starts in September with Osceola County firefighters Jason Fisher and Joseph Cole with Madison the Dalmatian along with Lt. John Crichton and firefighter Richard Fox from Station 72 in Celebration. Proceeds from the $10 calendars go to charity. YOU MAY HAVE HEARD some news about MargaritaVillage Resort – a community themed around the relaxed coastal lifestyle described in singer Jimmy Buffett's music -- that’s planned for an area on U.S. Michael Harford 192 west of Celebration. The development is a sign of vitality for the county’s main economic engine – the developer says 700 will be employed there when it is complete with as many as 1,000 construction jobs created over the course of the project. A 12-acre water park and a central lagoon licensed for swimming is planned for the 300-acre lifestyle destination resort with a Margaritaville-branded hotel. Construction at the old Splendid China site is slated to begin in 2016 and will include 200,000 square feet of retail space, according to the developer. HURRICANE SEASON OFFICIALLY ends Nov. 30. While Tropical Storm Erika never made it Florida, it’s my hope that it caused everyone to review their emergency plans. You can learn more about preparing at http://www.Flgetaplan.com. Anyone can sign up to receive emergency notifications at http://alertosceola.org. Numbers in the 911 database already are included, but residents can add cell phones or other numbers. Please feel free to share any of your concerns, ideas or information by calling my office at 407-742-2000 or by email to [email protected]. 11 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 12 By Deputy Jerry Weiland, Osceola County Sheriff Office October is Crime Prevention Month which, by coincidence, is also when Halloween is celebrated. Many of the crime prevention tips I provide throughout the year can also be utilized to help protect you and your children during the Halloween events. This month I’d like to give some crime prevention reminders and other Halloween specific advice on how to celebrate both together. Children and adults look forward to the trick or treating, costumes and the parties associated with Halloween. This yearly event can be fraught with fright for parents, with candy given to their kids by strangers and loads of masked and costumed trick-or-treaters descending on Celebration walking the streets and knocking at the door. I ask this question. What other time of the year do you allow your kids to go to unknown homes and take candy from strangers? By following a few safety tips you can help ensure safe fun for kids and candy-givers alike. • Keep costumes short to avoid tripping over them. • Look for brightly colored costumes, attach reflector strips to costumes and bags, and remind trickor-treaters to carry glow sticks and flashlights. • If a costume involves any Deputy Jerry Weiland sort of fake weapon, make sure that it is made of a flexible material such as cardboard or foam. Or, avoid the whole problem of weapons by challenging your child to design a costume that is scary without one. • Remove masks or fake weapons before entering stores. You may be denied service or asked to leave their premises. Around Your Home Trick or Treating To help ensure that trick-or-treaters, you, and your house stay safe, remember the following tips. • Clear your yard and sidewalk of any obstacles or decorations that may be hard to see in the dark. • Keep your house well lighted, both inside and out. These lights also indicate that you’re open to trick or treaters. • Once you decide to stop giving candy, leave your porch light on, but place a barrier such as a potted plant, a dog fence or chairs across the entrance to your porch. Avoid darkening the house. • Keep your cars locked or parked in the garage. Also keep all valuables and other enticements out of sight. Also make sure your homes and garages are locked. • Get together with your neighbors beforehand and during the evening to help watch the streets and the areas around each other’s homes. • Use caution with candles or other flames. Consider LED lighting effects. • Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the Osceola County Sheriff ’s Office immediately. Keep in mind the next few tips to make sure your trick-or-treater’s night in the neighborhood will be safe and fun. • First and foremost, speak to your kids and explain your safety rules, expectations and consequences that may occur for unsafe or illegal behavior. • Kids should all trick-or-treat in groups. Walking around alone is never as safe as those in groups, especially after dark. Kids should be supervised and accompanied by a parent or trusted neighbor. • Have a plan if your child gets separated from you and your group. • Cross streets at intersections or use marked crosswalks. Avoid walking out between parked cars. • Remind your children not to enter strange houses or cars. • Remind tweens and teens that nefarious activity will not be tolerated and that crimes committed while wearing masks can have increased penalties. On the Roads • Always be alert for pedestrians, especially for children running into the streets. • Drive Slowly! Keep the radio volume down and the windows open to hear activities outside the car. • Obey all traffic laws, but pay particular attention to your speed and stop completely at stop signs. Yield for pedestrians too. Costumes To make sure even the scariest costumes are safe, keep the following in mind when buying or designing one. • Use face makeup, it’s more comfortable and doesn’t obstruct vision the way masks can. • Check to ensure that costumes are flame-retardant so that young ones are safe around jack-o’-lanterns, candles, and other flames. After the Quest for Candy After a successful and safe night around the neighborhood, remember that the treats still need scrutiny before anyone eats them. • Remind your children not to eat treats until they’ve come home. To help ensure this, feed them a meal or a substantial snack before they go out. • Check all treats at home in a well-lighted place. Be especially wary of anything that is not wrapped by the factory or that is no longer sealed. • Contact the Sheriff ’s Office if anything suspicious is located. Many of the tips here can be used year round, such as locking your doors, keeping valuables out of sight, keeping lights on and calling in suspicious persons. With every person’s help, we can help make Halloween a safe event for everybody. I will continue reminding all residents and visitors of these tips throughout the year, especially as the end of the year holidays approach. In addition, as an effort to ensure everyone’s safety, extra patrols will be working that night. Please remember to call in suspicious persons or activity and take necessary steps to protect yourselves and your property. Please be safe. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Crime Prevention Month and Halloween 13 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 14 EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine Dear Earthtalk: My company talks the talk when it comes to the environment but could do so much more to reduce paper use. Do you have any tips to help get the higher-ups on board to reduce paper use company-wide? – Elena Sepulveda, White Plains, NY Cutting back on paper may seem “so 1990s” given the current focus of environmental organizations on climate change and related global issues. But reducing paper use is still one of the best ways companies, government agencies and institutions can help the environment during the course of day-to-day activities. Getting a handle on just how much paper your entity could save is the first step. The non-profit Environmental Paper Network (EPN)— an umbrella group launched in 2002 and made up of more than 100 organizations working to reduce paper production and consumption and clean up the inefficient yet still expanding paper industry— makes it easy with its Paper Calculator. The free online tool compares the environmental impacts of competing paper products and assesses the larger impacts of paper use. According to EPN, some of the tangible results of its work include legal protection for millions of acres of endangered forests, significant increases in the number of paper-related certifications and forest acres certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a marked increase in the number of large companies developing environmental paper policies, vastly increased availability of genuine environmental papers for consumers, and increased demand for, and use of, recycled fibers. EPN also makes available easy-to-read reports outlining the benefits of making more sustainable paper choices. Showing companies the economic advantages of reducing their paper usage and greening other aspects of operations has been key to building EPN’s membership and expanding its influence overall. While joining EPN may be more of a commitment than some entities are willing to make, there are plenty of other free resources to help reduce paper use and green business operations. The non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) offers up a plethora of tips on responsible paper consumption via its Greening Advisor program. A few examples include more double-sided printing and the use of smaller type fonts, eliminating paper coffee cups, and e-billing (invoicing clients via e-mail instead of paper). NRDC also emphasizes that saving paper helps the bottom line: “A typical office disposes of about 350 pounds of wastepaper per employee per year… Identifying ways to reduce paper use can save money.” Yet another great resource is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WasteWise program, which offers free information and assistance for corporate environmental sustainability efforts. Hundreds of companies have already partnered with EPA on the program. One of the biggest WasteWise partners, Bank of America, has saved upwards of $1 million annually since syncing up with the program. CONTACTS: Environmental Paper Network, www.environmentalpaper.org Forest Stewardship Council, www.fsc.org NRDC Greening Advisor, www.nrdc.org/enterprise/greeningadvisor/ EPA WasteWise, www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/smm/wastewise/index.htm. EarthTalk® is produced by Doug Moss & Roddy Scheer and is a registered trademark of Earth Action Network Inc. View past columns at: www.earthtalk.org. Or e-mail us your question: [email protected]. 15 Wills • Trusts • Living Wills Health Care Surrogates • Powers of Attorney We Accept Hyatt Legal Plan ESTATE PLANNING AND PROBATE 407-566-2084 1420 Celebration Blvd., Suite 200, Celebration, FL 34747 www.StoneLawGroupFL.com Sanford Airport $ 90 Orlando Airport $ 49 Return Meet & Greett Tampa Airport $ 110 $ 55 407-465-1100 Celebrationtrans@yahoo com [email protected] All major cards & debit accepted Reservations Required Serving Celebration Since 1998 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 FREE CONSULTATION CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 16 Food Truck Friday Friday, October 9; 5-9 p.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Although the weather may be beginning to cool down, the fun continues to heat up at our monthly Food Truck Fridays. Join us on October 9 as we celebrate our monthly gathering with a host of culinary favorites. DJ Joe Magic will be on hand spinning tunes and keeping the fun meter maxed out, while bounce houses will keep our younger foodies entertained. Featured trucks for October include: Kona Dog Dixieland Diner Charlies Gourmet Pastries Magic 4 UR Palate Saigon Sizzle Tastebuds Caro-Bama BBQ Ice Cream Social club Korean Taco Box Melissa’s Chicken & Waffles Swede Dish Willy T’s Crab Shack 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. Dogs • Cats • Birds • Exotics www.wix.com/AVCFlorida/AVC Dr. Diana Phillips Kathryn A. 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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. Celebration Sharks Swim Club 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. Practice Schedule for Sharks October 1 will be the first day of October practice. On-going classes at Lakeside Park Pool Lakeside Lifeguard Hours for October Tuesday-Friday (Swimmers may attend as many nights as they wish that month) Noon – 3 p.m., 4–8 p.m. 6–6:45 p.m. 7–7:45 p.m. Monthly fees: Private swim lessons are available; please contact Amber at 407-566-1698 or [email protected] for details. Resident $65, non-resident $75 Pre-registration is required at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. JEFF ELLIS SWIMMING LESSONS Jeff Ellis Swimming™ • Enables individuals of all ages to learn swimming and water safety skills. • Encourages rapid success through a teaching philosophy and techniques that provide a positive, fun-filled approach. • Based on nationwide research conducted by international aquatic safety experts Jeff Ellis & Associates, Inc. Celebration Aquatics-Skill/Age Levels JES Preschool (3-4 years) • Open to all skill levels JES Beginner (5-12 years) • New to swimming JES Advanced Beginner (5-12 years) • Can swim 25 meters non-stop (freestyle and backstroke) Sharks (5-12 years) • Can swim 50 meters non-stop (freestyle and backstroke) Not sure what skill level to register for? Please contact Amber St. Pierre, Aquatics Manager, at 407-566-1698 to set up a skill evaluation. (Lakeside Pool is 25 meters in length) Fall Session Dates/Times Oct. 6-30, Nov. 3-27 Mornings/Afternoons (meet Tuesday thru Friday) JES Preschool: Tuesday & Thursday 12-12:45 p.m. 5-5:45 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 12-12:45 p.m. Saturday 12-12:45 p.m. JES Beginner: Tuesday & Thursday 1-1:45 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 1-1:45 p.m. 4-4:45 p.m. Saturday 2-2:45 p.m. JES Advanced Beginner: Tuesday & Thursday 4-4:45 p.m. 5-5:45 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 12-12:45 p.m. Saturday 12-12:45 p.m. Class Fees: Resident $65, Non-resident $75 Availability is subject to change due to weather. Group swim lessons will continue in September. Private swim lessons are available; Please contact Amber at 407-566-1698 or email [email protected] for details or questions. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 “Why float through life, when you can swim!” OPEN SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND EVENINGS FOR APPOINTMENTS 60 Years Combined Experience 7950/7960 Lake Wilson Road • Davenport, FL 33896 Tel: 863-588-4200 • Fax: 863-420-1308 www.ReunionVetHospital.com BOARDING FOR CATS • Quiet and Stress Free FULL SERVICE VETERINARY HOSPITAL We go the extra mile to put your pet at ease and provide the exceptional care you both deserve. $15 EXAM FEE FOR NEW CLIENTS 25% DISCOUNT to park employees and Celebration Residents. Applies to everything but medication and prescription products. Veterinary Hospital of Celebration bration Q R R 6 J Q L &RP Reunion Veterinary Hospital is pleased to announce our expansion into Celebration Florida. We will soon be opening a veterinary clinic at the WATER TOWER SHOPPES. 31947 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 20 Participate in one of our many Parks & Recreation Programs 21 Ballroom Dancing Martial Arts Thursdays Starting September 24 Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 7 p.m., Beginners Hustle 8 p.m., Intermediate Rhumba (Pre-registration required) It’s time to move your feet! No partner necessary. Classes advance to the next level every eight weeks, when a new beginners dance is introduced. Cost: $90 per person Price includes the entire eight week class that meets for one 55-minute lesson per week. For information or to register, contact Nannette at 386-532-2624 or [email protected] or visit NannettesBallroomDance.com. Join us for the fun! (Pre-registration required) Discipline, respect and fitness are traits all parents strive to instill in our children. At the Academy of Martial Arts we help children develop lifelong positive traits that will help them be successful in life. Visit the AcademyMartialArts.com or call 800-360-6043 for more information. Rhapsody Baton Mondays 5:30–6:30 p.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Baton Twirling & Dance class (Ages 6+) (Pre-registration required) Cardio-Dance Celebration When: Thursday 5:45-6:45pm Where: Celebration Town Hall Ditch the workout and join the party! This fun and easy to follow cardio dance class combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that make you feel like you are partying on the dance floor. Easy to follow and something everyone can participate in. Cardio-Dance is the best way to “dance away your worries.” We promise, exercise has never been so fun! For more information please contact Laura Gollub at [email protected] or Amy Ancona at [email protected]. Rhapsody Baton is both athletic and artistic. We teach how to twirl & dance, learn team work, improve co-ordination and get physically fit! In addition to our classes, we offer fun optional opportunities for students to participate in. These events are family based so moms, dads, brothers and sisters can all enjoy themselves at the parades, community festivals and shows we attend. Our goal is to provide a fun format the entire family may enjoy and create positive memories that will encourage our twirlers to grow up and have their children twirl! For additional information, please contact Tessah Ceballos at 321-402-4659 or [email protected] Irish Dance for Adults & Children Mondays Activities Room, 851 Celebration Ave. 4:15-5:15 p.m. (Beginner’s Irish Dance Class.) Thursdays Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St. 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Ages 4–6, Beginners 6:15-7:15 p.m.: Ages 9–16, Beginners–Advanced 7:15-8:15 p.m.: Adult, All Levels An enjoyable and exciting class that explores all aspects of Irish Dance. Focuses on stretching, posture, timing, rhythm and movement, basic Irish Steps and Ceili (traditional Irish folk) team dancing. Students will be introduced into the different types of solo Irish dance and the traditional music for each dance. Benefits include balance, timing and co-ordination. Students should wear shorts/t-shirt (exercise wear) and sneakers. All classes taught by professional and award-winning Irish Dancer Sarah Costello from Belfast N. Ireland. Sarah has toured extensively worldwide for the past nine years performing the leading roles in world renowned Irish Dance shows like Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. She qualified as a TCRG (Teacher of Irish Dance) in 2008 and has produced and choreographed many Irish dance productions and shows in both Ireland and abroad. Class Price: $55 a month (Children) $10 per class (Adults) Classes will be separate. One class a week for one hour. For more info contact Sarah at 321-200-3598 or [email protected]. Please also visit facebook.com/centralfloridairishdance. Celebration Community Chorus begins new season If you’re new to the community, or have been thinking about joining the Celebration Chorus, but knew you wouldn’t be available for the 4th of July, now’s your chance! Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. at the 851 Building when we will begin focusing on music for Veterans Day and our popular holiday concert. Registration forms are available on the Front Porch (celebration.fl.us) at Town Hall, or at rehearsals. Just show up, sign up and sing! For more information contact Town Hall at 407-566-1200. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 22 Factory Window Designs, Inc. Specialist In All Types of Draperies & Window Coverings Swags – Cornices – Valances Plantation Shutters – Wood & Faux Blinds Cellular Shades – Verticals SERVING ALL FLORIDA AREAS WE WILL BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE Se Habla Espanol •FREE ESTIMATES • Up to 20% Discount 407-394-9795 [email protected] www.FactoryWindowDesigns.com 23 Classes run through June 11 Room 102 Monday Location: Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Visit the X-Factor website for more information and complete class schedules at xfactordance.com. Registration can easily be done online or contact Lindsay Taylor at 407-329-4200 for space and placement advice. We have multiple levels of competition and performance teams. Please visit our website for a full listing of classes available. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-6 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 7-8:30 p.m. Combo 1-2 (Ballet and Tap) Ballet 2 Co. Rehersal Acro 1 Contemporary 4 5-6 years old 8-11 years old 7+ years old Tuesday 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7:45-9 p.m. Ballet 3 Ballet 3.5 Ballet 4 Ballet 5 Wednesday 4-5 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 7-7:30 p.m. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Contemporary 3 Jazz 3.5 Acro 3 Acro Company Rehearsal Acro 4 Thursday 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Classes run through May 26 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday Mini Gym Tumble Gym Mini Gym Tumble Gym 2 Jr./Sr. Gym 3-4 years old 5-6 years old 3-4 years old Placement 7+ years old Parent Tot* Tumble Gym Mini Gym Tumble Gym Floor Skills Cheer Skills 10-11 a.m. 11 a.m-12 p.m. Mini Gym Tumble Gym 3 Siblings Dance Class 5-6 years old 3-4 years old 5-6 years old 7+ years old 7+ years old Mini Gym 3-4 years old 5-6 years old 3:30-4:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 6:30-7:45 p.m. 7:45-9 p.m. Combo 1 (Ballet and Tap) Combo 1 (Ballet and Tap) Company Rehearsal Jazz 5 Jazz 4 3-4 years old 5-6 years old Wednesday 3-4 years old Placement 7+ years old (Must have brother to register) 7-8 p.m. Combo 1 (Ballet and Tap) Combo 1 (Ballet and Tap) Tuesday 18 mos.-3 years old Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m. 5:15-6 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 8-11 years old Activity Room (Wait list to start) 4:15-5 p.m. 5-5:45 p.m. 5:45-6:30 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jazz 2 Company Rehearsals Saturday Wednesday 9:30-10 a.m. 6-7 years old 6-7 years old 8-11 years old 9-12 years old Friday Heritage Hall 4:30-5:15 p.m. 5:15-6 p.m. 6-6:45 p.m. 6:45-7:30 p.m. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ballet 1 Jazz 1 Ballet 2 Contemporary 1 3-4 years old 4-5 p.m. 5-6 p.m. 6-7 p.m. 7-8 p.m. 8-9 p.m. Ballet 1 Leaps and Turns 2 Acro 1 Leaps and Turns 1 Contemporary 2 6-7 years old 7+ years old 9+ years old Thursday 4-5 p.m. Please contact our studio office at 407-329-4200 or [email protected] to express interest in auditioning. Kids Fitness Friday 4:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-7 p.m. Jazz 3 Co. Rehearsal 7+ years old CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 X-Factor Dance & Gymnastics CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 24 Group Tennis Reservation Schedule Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8 – 11 a.m. Active Adult Ladies’ Over 50 Tennis League (Courts 1 & 2) 9 – 11 a.m. USTA Team Clinic (Courts 1 & 2) 8 – 10 a.m. Men’s Open Play (Courts 4 & 5) 4 – 7 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3) 6 – 8 p.m. Men’s Evening Tennis (Courts 1 & 2) 8 – 11 a.m. Ladies’ Active Adults Over 50 Tennis League (Courts 1 & 2) 9 – 11 a.m. • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3) Tuesday 8 – 11 a.m. Men’s Open Play (Courts 4 & 5) 8 a.m. – Noon W.A.I.T. League (Courts 1 & 2, 3 & 4) 6 – 9 p.m. Celebration Men’s Open Doubles (Courts 1 & 2) 6 – 7 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3) Interested in tennis lessons? For more information and to register, contact: Darren Holt, [email protected], 407-421-0977 8 – 10 a.m. • 6 – 8 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3) Attention All Tennis Players The Celebration Ladies WAIT team will be competing with other neighboring Tennis Teams. Below is the schedule of listed games. The games will consist of using 4 (1 & 2 and 3 & 4) courts from 9 a.m.-noon. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Town Hall at 407-566-1200 C1 TEAM Sep. 8, 15, 29 Oct. 13 Nov. 10 Dec. 1 C3 TEAM Jan. 5, 12, 19 Feb. 2, 9, 16 March 15 April 19 Sep. 22 Oct. 6, 20, 27 Nov. 3, 17 Jan. 26 Feb. 23 March 1, 8 29 April 5, 12 Additional Programs offered at Lakeside Park & Pool CPR/AED/First Aid Courses & Pet CPR/ First Aid & Disaster Response Course. beginner and advanced athletes. Both can benefit from our organized and coached training sessions. All Courses are appropriate for all ages. Contact 407-566-1698 or [email protected]. Contact: [email protected] Join our Facebook page “Central Florida Masters Swimming” *CFMS members MUST register with USMS ($43 per year) at: USMS.org Classes are scheduled upon request. Central Florida Masters Swimming Central Florida Masters Swimming is an organized swim-training group throughout the Central Florida area for adult swimmers and triathletes. Coaches Misty Becerra and Sara McLarty welcome Parks & Recreation For questions or additional information, please visit the Front Porch or contact the Aquatics Office at 407-566-1698 or [email protected]. (For Celebration Residents – Don’t Leave Your Home Alone) • Receive a detailed inspection on each visit with an email update • $14 per visit: Once a week minimum is required - can do more • Contact: Joe Maddux, a Celebration resident since April 2000 • Cell: 407-701-0823 • Email: [email protected] • Joe is owner of Joseph’s Pet Care since 2000 J.P.C.’S Pet business is permanently full. • Joe works full time at a nearby theme park (24 years) and conducts this business too. PIANO LESSONS CONCERT PIANIST LOCATED IN CELEBRATION Conservatory graduate Trained in Europe. 30 years experience. Beginning to advanced. All ages welcome. Never too late to learn!!! FIRST LESSON FREE – 407-566-1496 25 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 J.P.C. – In Your Home Walk Thru Service CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 26 27 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 28 29 Celebration Parks and Recreation Aquatics is offering a water aerobics class – referred to as H20 Fitness. This class is designed for health seekers, athletes or anyone looking to work towards their health and fitness goals while keeping cool and having fun! This is intended for adults who are looking for a different type of exercise, without strain and injury to joints. Classes will be held in the shallow end of the pool and are open to all residents who are at least 18 years of age. Why try H 2 0 Fitness? • It will help build and maintain healthy muscles and joints. • Improves your cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory function • It decreases the risk of developing high blood pressure • It is a low-impact exercise, ideal for anyone who cannot have strain or stress on their joints. • The unique properties of water enable your heart to work more efficiently. • Have fun while working out and staying cool! Helpful Tips for Anyone Attending: • Please arrive in your swimsuit • Please plan on arriving 10 minutes prior to the start of class. This will allow you sufficient time to sign the required waiver and prepare for H20 Fitness. • Please bring a bottle of water and a towel. • It is encourages that participants apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to the start of class. • A hat or visor will assist in providing additional sun protection. Dates: Every Mon., starting Oct. 5 Time: 2-2:45 p.m. Place: Celebration Lakeside Pool, 631 Sycamore Street Fee: $30 Resident/ $40 Non-Resident (1 month) or $10 Resident and $15 for Non-Residents (1 class) Contact [email protected] for more information. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 H20 Fitness CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 30 BQ Carpet Cleaning Isn’t Just About Great Equipment! Why Use Us: Our state-of-the-art rotary cleaning system eliminates carpet dirt better than bi-directional manual extraction methods! Here at BQ Carpet Cleaning, we make use of a rotary carpet cleaner with high torque motors that rotate 360 degrees to pull up dirt and remove tough stains that traditional manual wand cleaners miss. Most of our competitors use bi-directional manual extraction wands that can only go back and forth, leaving behind more dust and dirt even after hundreds of cleaning passes. Our rotary cleaners on the other hand, clean from all directions and require less cleaning passes to remove dirt in carpeted and upholstered areas. In addition, manual equipment like bi-directional wands rely much on the strength of the user, as opposed to rotary cleaners, which have high-power motors that do the job so the user will not tire easily. Rotary cleaners can also remove tough stains and deep-seated dirt and grime that most manual cleaners leave behind. With high-power tools such as our rotary cleaners, we can do the job better and faster than your typical carpet cleaning service. We do not only clean your carpets, we restore them like new! When it comes to choosing a carpet cleaning company, finding the place with the best equipment won’t necessarily give you the best results. It takes more than great equipment to properly clean carpets–it takes great people, too! These complex machines don’t run themselves. That’s why we hire people who are customer service focused to run our machines, and then we give them the best training possible so they can take on any carpet cleaning challenges they might face in your home. When you bring someone into your home to clean your carpets, you want to be sure you are totally comfortable with them. Our employees are friendly, professional, and they’ll work efficiently to get your carpets cleaned. Our teams are trained to take care of your home better than if it was their own. They’ll remove any evidence that they were ever there, with beautifully restored and spotlessly clean carpets. You’ll appreciate their service, and want to call us every time that you need your carpets cleaned. Our goal is to give you such amazing service that you never call a different carpet cleaning company in Orlando. We want to be your first and only call for carpet cleaning! Between our fleet of top-of-the-line machinery and the amazing people running it, we know we can win your business. Give us a call today or visit our website for a free quote. You’ll be amazed at how affordable our pricing is for your home or business. We guarantee that when you work with BQ Carpet Cleaning, you’ll get a beautiful clean every time–guaranteed! Services Offered: • Carpet Cleaning • Tile & Grout Cleaning • Mattress Cleaning • Upholstery Cleaning • Water Extraction 1-800-963-2055 Call Us Today: Visit Our Website: www.BQcarpetcleaning.com Paid advertisement 31 Healthy mouth, Healthy Life: Whiter Teeth! By Dr. Christopher Russo, DDS As jack-o-lantern smiles and vampire teeth now reflect the season, holiday white is soon to follow. Along with holiday gatherings of friends and family and their many accompanying photos, we dentists often see a rise in patients interested in teeth whitening. So, what should you know? If you stick with major store brands/professional dental offices, the treatments are safe. The occasional symptom of sensitivity is usually short lived and can be managed with a modified protocol. The degree of effect and how long it last will vary regardless of method, depending on tooth hardness, staining liquids, foods and frequency of use. The rinses, toothpastes, etc. ($2 - $15), are going to have the slightest effect, best used to maintain a color, not to truly change shades. The “strip” variations can be effective for mild stain ($30 - $60) and may be a good choice for a little “freshening” effect. The one appointment treatments offered in dental offices ($500 - $1000) are very effective, but may cause significant sensitivity, may result in a brightness greater than expected and often require an additional kit to maintain color. Christopher Russo, DDS Another professional option is the most common ($300 - $600, but watch for specials/packages with discounts), is an at home kit utilizing custom trays worn for anywhere for 30 minutes to overnight. Though stronger than the store products, different types of gels are available depending on severity of stain and degree of sensitivity. And as for the mall kiosks and internet whitening lights? You would be better off waiting for the Great Pumpkin. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Business News CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 32 Regal Real Estate opening Celebration office One of the most prestigious and well known Real Estate brands in the nation is finally opening its doors in Celebration! The Kim Hawk Team formerly part of the opening team of RE/MAX in Celebration and founding Celebration resident has joined this fine organization. Regal Real Estate Professionals proudly affiliated with Christie’s International Real Estate is opening its third Central Florida office right in the heart of Celebration. The grand opening event will feature the Pirates from the ABC TV Halloween Show, a one of a kind sword ribbon cutting ceremony, face painting artist, tons and tons of prizes, refreshments, appetizers and live entertainment. The festivities will be on October 21 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and everyone is invited. The first 100 kids will receive a trick or treat bag! Everyone will be invited to draw a prize from the treasure chest (values range from $725 to a potential $63,000). Regal / Christies is located at 701 Celebration Avenue. The Shoppes at Celebration Place are taking shape and the developer recently announced several of the new businesses that will be located there. In addition to Walgreens, the Shoppes will welcome Chipotle, Five Guys, PeiWei, Dunkin Donuts and Applebee’s. In addition to Panera, these national tenants will increase the variety of offerings to the community. Initial exterior construction is anticipated to be complete by late 2015/early 2016 with the businesses opening in the first half of 2016. The architecture and design blend with Celebration and a new entry off of 192 will create another way to access the property. Runners, walkers to “pink it up” in Celebration to benefit breast cancer patients and survivors Pink on Parade 5k raises money for patients at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. CELEBRATION HEALTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL The skill to heal. The spirit to care ® Florida Hospital Celebration Health invites walkers and runners of all ages to “pink it up” in the town of Celebration on Oct. 4 for the third annual Pink on Parade event. This year, Pink On Parade will be an officially timed 5k race. Registration is $35 for ages 13 and up, $15 for ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Pre-packet pick-up will take place on Friday, October 2 at the Celebration Health Women’s Institute lobby from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Onsite registration and packet pick-up for October 4 will begin at 6:30 a.m. Pink on Parade will start at 7:30 a.m. with our 5k runners and follow with our 5k walkers at 7:35 a.m. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Shoppes at Celebration Place 33 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 34 Lymphatic Yoga, the brain-body connection Wednesday, November 4, 4 p.m., Stetson University By Anne Lucas In June of this year a truly amazing discovery for long-term health and vitality was announced at the University of Helsinki. Lymphatic vessels were found in the central nervous system where they were not known to exist. This brain-body connection raises the possibility that lymphatic clearance of the brain will be important in the study and treatment of neuro-immunological diseases, cancer and in conditions characterized by the accumulation of proteins, for example Alzheimer’s disease. Lymphatic Yoga is the ideal exercise for all mature adults because it is well established as the one effective way to deal with chronic diseases, arthritis, and autoimmune conditions, and it is not stressful as many other Yoga practices are. With the establishment of the brain-body connection via the lymphatic system, this practice is even more important for adults. The emphasis in Lymphatic Yoga is gentle movement because the lymph system is delicate, and intense deep breathing to increase the flow of lymph to the entire body. Orlando boasts premier lymphatic Yoga instruction, under the direction of Edely Wallace, E-RYT, CYT, CDT, MLD, MT, at Yogamatrix studio in Dr. Phillips. Edely was introduced to yoga when she faced a daunting recovery from a crippling accident. She was in a serious road accident in her native Brazil, one that took the lives of more than thirty people, in the 1980s. Faced with multiple fractures, surgeries and ensuing complications she dedicated the next five years of her life to an intense study of Yoga which helped in her recovery. She studied with the famous author and Yoga teacher Andre Van Lysebeth in Brussels. She is certified as a Lymph Therapist by both the renowned medical “Foldi Clinic” (CDT) in Germany and the traditional “Vodder School” (MLD) method in Austria under Hildegard Wittlinger. For over twenty years, she has been studying lymph therapy and combining Yoga and Lymphatic drainage. Her passion for Lymphatic Yoga becomes evident in the enthusiastic, profound, gentle but precise way she and her instructors lead classes, establishing an environment of confidence, well-being and contagious joy in all who follow her teachings. As a geriatric care manager I always preached Yoga – to others for balance, flexibility, and focus, but it was not until I had to fight my way through an autoimmune disease that I took my own advice. Lymphatic Yoga classes are the single most important thing I have done for my health in my search for well-being. Help me welcome Edely and her team to Celebration. You can have a sneak preview about this practice in the Slow Medicine class at Stetson Lifelong, Session 2, and/or join us for Edely’s presentation in the Stetson Atrium on November 4. This free lecture is open to Stetson members and their guests. 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During the hurricane summer of 2004, we opened our doors to our Osceola County neighbors who were hardest hit, offering help in countless ways. Acts of kindness and giving abound here – but none may prove greater than what is happening this month. On October 15, The Celebration Foundation officially opens “Thriving In Place” (TIP), an ambitious initiative that re-shapes what it means to live in a fully inclusive community. Based on Beacon Hill Village, founded in 2001 in Boston, TIP is a program for aging and disabled community members that is brought to them by their neighbors. Its goal is to provide a path to solve daily living problems that threaten their ability to stay in their homes. From morning wellness phone checks to companion visits, handyman services, errand assistance, and courtesy transportation within Celebration, TIP improves not just the lives of its members, but caretakers and loved ones on whom they have been relying for assistance. For just $1 a day, those who need services can call one central number to schedule volunteers to assist with a wide variety of tasks in the home. In addition, members enjoy weekly lunches, monthly Lunch ’n Learns, and reduced tickets for the Foundation’s successful Concert Series. While sponsored by The Celebration Foundation, the initiative is being run by over 50 community volunteers who are dedicated to helping better the quality of life for their neighbors. To learn more, call Thriving In Place at (407) 572-9850. With Thriving In Place, Celebration showcases to the nation that we are as beautiful on the inside as we are on the outside. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 ge Gara ents tm Apar CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 36 A Schedule of Happenings In and Around Celebration Recurring Events Sunday October 2015 Scheduled Events Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration Sunday Worship Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . 8 a.m., 9:30 & 11 a.m. Celebration Community Church, (501 Celebration Place) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, (1050 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebration Anglican Fellowship (Bohemian Hotel Conference Room) 1st and 3rd Sundays Coffee and Bible Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. For information call 407-566-1195 Illuminate Church, (Celebration High School) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Recovery at Celebration Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Oct. 19 CROA Board Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 ARC Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Monday Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Celebration Coupons for the Troops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 p.m. H2O Fitness (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2:45 p.m. X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-8:30 p.m. Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 p.m. Irish Dance Classes (Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:15 p.m. Weight Watchers (Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15 p.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rhapsody Baton, Baton Twirling and Dance . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6:30 p.m. Community Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Oct. 13 CCDD Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 USO Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. Tuesday Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45 a.m. Celebration Walking Group (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 a.m. Masters Swimming (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. Celebrate Recovery Al-Anon Family Group (Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 a.m. X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-9 p.m. Gun Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 p.m. Oct. 20 CCDD Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Oct. 27 CROA Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Mah Jongg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:30-4:30 p.m. Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 p.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30-6:30 p.m. Celebration Gaming Guild . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Recovery at Celebration (North Village Meeting Room) Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Oct. 7 Celebrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Oct. 7 ECDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Oct. 14 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Oct. 14 Covenants Hearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Oct. 21 Knights of Columbus Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 CROA Board Appeals (Tentative) . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28 Democrats of Celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Oct. 8 ARC Application Dealine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p.m. Oct. 8 GOP (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Thursday Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 a.m. Celebration Walking Group (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 a.m. Masters Swimming (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Beginners’ Duplicate Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 p.m. X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 p.m. Irish Dance Classes (3+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 / 5:30 p.m. Irish Dance Classes (18+) (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15 p.m. Ballroom Dancing Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10 p.m. Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration Contemporary Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Food Truck Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 9 p.m. Oct. 16 Experience Kissimmee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 a.m. Friday Rotary Club (Education Center, Florida Hospital) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Celebration Bridge Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. ACBL Sanctioned Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. National Mah Jongg (resident only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 p.m. Company Dance Warm Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4:30 p.m. Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 p.m. X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30-7 p.m. Table Tennis Club (Heritage Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:15-8:15 p.m. AA Meeting (North Village Meeting Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Saturday Celebration Walking Group (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30-9:30 a.m. Petanque (Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Celebration Seventh-Day Adventist Adult Study Group (Nicholson Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Family Story Hour (Creation Kids Village) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship (Nicholson Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. # Lunchbagcelebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m.-Noon Worship Service, Ed Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m. Recovery at Celebration Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . 7 p.m. Wednesday Contact Town Hall to add your group’s events! All events take place at Celebration Town Hall, (851 Celebration Ave.) unless noted otherwise. 37 It’s once again time for another of the tri-annual art strolls brought to you by Meryl Rachlin, Lexin and Imperium Food and Wine. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 10, from 5 – 9 p.m., as Market Street in Celebration is dotted with a wide array of talented artists displaying their artwork. You will see everything from pottery, photography, wood boxes, paintings-oil, watercolors and acrylics as well as a wide variety of jewelry and crafts. Imperium Food and Wine will have wine, sangria and beer for sale. Buy a glass of your favorite libation and bounce to the blues/jazz/variety rhythms of Dave Capp, alto & tenor saxophone, and Singer Rita Kay while you peruse the vendor’s offerings. It’s not too soon to be thinking of the holidays! Hopefully you’ll find that one of a kind art object or jewelry piece for one of the special people in your life! This is a free event, come one come all! For more information contact Meryl Rachlin at [email protected]. If you are an artist contact Meryl to be placed on her artist email list so you can be included in future art strolls. Celebration resident to compete in 2016 MISS FLORIDA TEEN USA Pageant Celebration resident Jessica Fernandez-Santos will be competing for the upcoming MISS FLORIDA TEEN USA Pageant. The pageant will originate from Parker Playhouse in Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday October 4, 2015, and will feature 60 young women from all over the state of Florida. The contestants will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Jessica was chosen to represent Miss Polk County Teen USA on March 14 of this year in Lakeland. Since that time, Jessica has been very active in the Community Hope Center by helping in different outreach for the homeless families living in the Kissimmee area. Some of the events are: Christmas Outreach and the Egg Hunt for Families in transition. She also helps by collecting clothing and shoes to be donated to the Community Hope Center on Hwy. 192 in Kissimmee. Also, she has been very active at events in Celebration, Florida, making appearances at the Exotic Car Show and at the Make a Wish table. In addition, she was part of the 4th of July Parade in Downtown Celebration and helped with donations at the Children’s Miracle table. Jessica is attending Celebration High School and actively participates is choir, dancing, talents shows and the Lady Storm varsity soccer team. Jessica is the daughter of Mrs. Marie L. Santos. For more information on the pageant or to watch the Miss Florida Teen USA competition, please visit www.missfloridausa.com. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Art stroll set to take stride on October 10 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 38 Celebration family earns their VoluntEARS What do you get when you have a pair of Walt Disney World employees, who love what they do and instill the importance of volunteerism in their sons? You get the first ever Walt Disney World VoluntEAR family of the Year. Celebration residents Danielle and John Warner, along with their sons David and Patrick, picked up the honor this past spring. Cast Members (as Disney employees are referred to) Danielle and John have always taught their twin sons the importance of helping out and giving back to the community. Whether it is their time at the National Family Volunteer day at Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation or giving back to such organizations as Celebration 34747, the Warners have earned their EARS as a family. “The boys really get what volunteering is about. It’s really a lot of fun to do different events with the community,” said John. Hopefully we’ve instilled that in them, that as they get older, they will continue to do it.” “Our Cast Members love to volunteer with their families,” said Nancy Giduski, director of Walt Disney World Corporate Citizenship. As a result of the honor, Disney donated $2,500 to the nonprofit of the Warner’s choice, which was the South East Beagle Rescue. Danielle offered an explanation as to why they chose the organization: “We rescued a beagle 14 years ago - Bob (we call him our special needs puppy) cause he came from a bad situation and because of that - he is fabulous with people but doesn't do well with other dogs. Three years ago, we took him to Posh Pooch, he was impressively well-behaved. We strolled past the South East Beagle Rescue tent and spotted Blossom, a seven year old senior beagle huddled in a cage at the back. Bob went up to the cage and instead of barking at her, he sniffed and licked and before I could ‘warn’ the attendant NOT to bring her out in his presence - she did and to our shock, Bob loved her!!!! We were floored! He doesn’t like dogs - she must be super special! So we adopted her and in the adoption stipulation they require you take the pup to your vet within the first week for a clean bill of health - Blossom's came back - positive for heartworm! The rescue said they'd pick up the costs of the heartworm treatment and all associated costs! Heartworm treatment is over a couple days and over $1,000 dollars! (We actually made the trip to the vet with her into a small family vacation to make sure she knew she was our family!) Blossom and Bob are two of a kind now - she’s 100% healthy and our little princess and so to be able to ‘repay’ SEBR for taking care of her is fabulous and to know that they can now help other precious beagles too is a warmth in the heart that’s tough to explain!” Volunteerism is a central and enduring part of Disney’s legacy and culture. Cast Members and employees around the world give their time and expertise to brighten the lives of kids and families in need, and help strengthen communities around the world. Since the program’s founding in 1983, Disney VoluntEARS in more than 40 countries have given over 8 million hours of volunteer service, including comforting kids during their hospital stays, participating in beach clean ups, and building community playgrounds. 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Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for over 5000 years with no side effects by addressing the root cause rather than the symptoms. * We’ve Moved Starting August 1st, we’ll be at 1420 Celebration Blvd., Suite #311, Celebration FL 34747 Call (321) 454-9259, or (321) 323-9139 Learn more @ www.nisacupuncturecenter.com 39 Founders Day 2015 is right around the corner as we prepare to celebrate our town’s 19th anniversary. Among the events currently scheduled include: a downtown concert, parade, Veterans Day ceremony, town photo and BBQ. Downtown Concert Make plans to join us on Friday, November 13, as Market Street comes alive with the sound of music under the stars. The entertainment kicks off at 6 p.m. with local artist Zaza, followed by a return appearance of Ghaleb at 7:30 pm. The concert is sponsored by our friends at Imagination Realty and the Celebration Parks and Rec Committee. Ghaleb is a world class Pop Tenor, Guitarist & Composer. In 2007 Ghaleb competed on American Idol and after battling more than 140,000 auditions by other contestants, he was a winner of the golden ticket to Hollywood, where he finished in top 50. Ghaleb was born in Valencia, Venezuela, where he began learning songs and entertaining friends at family gatherings by the age of four. Concert Sponsored by: Parks & Recreation At six years old, he was named the winner of the “El Festival del Niño” (“The Festival of the Child”) celebrated on Mother’s Day. That was the beginning of his Músical career. At 12 years of age, Ghaleb began his studies at the Sebastian Echeveria Lozano School of Music and the Music Technology School of Valencia. Ghaleb has created a signature style which combines Latin influences with an Arabic flavor. He will be joined by violinist virtuoso Pablo Rivera on the 13th. Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony The activities continue on Saturday, November 14 at 9 a.m. with our annual Veterans Day parade. Join us as we honor the dedicated men and women who have served our country, as we parade through town. The fun steps off at Lakeside Park, following a route that includes Front Street, Market Street and Celebration Avenue. The parade will end at Founders Park and will immediately be followed by our annual Veterans Day flag ceremony. Those interested in participating in this year’s parade can fill out an application by stopping by Town Hall or calling the parks and rec department at 407-566-1200. Applications will be accepted online at celebration.fl.us. Town Photo and Picnic After two fun filled days, we are sure you have worked up an appetite. Join us for the annual Town Picnic at Lakeside Park beginning at 1 p.m. We are thrilled to have 4Rivers BBQ catering this year’s affair. A valid CROA ID is required for admission. Just prior to the picnic at 12:45 p.m. it’s time to capture our moment in time. We invite all residents to gather at Lakeside for the annual town photo, so brush those pearly whites and say… Celebration! 407-566-1200 • www.celebration.fl.us TECHNOLOGY • EDUCATION • PLACE • HEALTH • COMMUNITY CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Founders Day Weekend Scheduled for November 13 – 14 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 40 World Food Championships sets menu of fun Sizzle or Swizzle Thursday – Sunday, November 5 – 8 Noon – 6 p.m. Daily Tickets: Free The Main Event – The World Food Championships Wednesday – Sunday, November 4 - 8, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 10, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (FINALS) Tickets: Free See the world’s largest outdoor kitchen arena where incredible recipes are created to perfection by more than 500 champion CHEFS and HOME COOKS in a non-stop, high-stress environment! They are competing for bragging rights and a LOT of cash - $350,000 to be precise! – in a food TV-Style, cut-throat competition. But admission is FREE for foodies. So come see the fun. There’s already a standing room only for the stacks of cooking and mixology demonstrations that stretch throughout the day from Thursday through Sunday in the SizzleSpot and SwizzleSpot! Watch the pro’s provide recipe tips, presentation ideas, show off the latest new ‘must have’ appliances and gadgets! OR learn the art of mixing that perfect cocktail from world-renowned mixologists. What’s best?? These enticing demonstrations will happen every hour with a new topic and a new idea! Nothing gets old in Sizzle and Swizzle and you’ll want to plan to spend time there! The Chili Fest Saturday, November 7 3 – 5 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 You’ve made a pot of chili by opening a can and browning some beef. YEAH. We’ve done that, too… BUT wait until you taste an AVENUE of Chili recipes to find your FAVORITE! Cooking Like A Champ! The Chef Challenge! Round 1: Friday, November 6: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Cooking Academy Round 2: Saturday, November 7: 8 a.m. - Noon - Cooking Academy Round 3: Saturday, November 7: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. - Cooking Academy Round 4/ Finals: Sunday, November 8: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. At the Main Stage Tickets: Free Three Days of Cut-Throat Kitchen Competitions with 3 Divisions of Competitors! Watch International Chef Celebrities The BEST of the USA And Florida’s Best Compete for the Right to challenge each other in this celebrity event! Stakes are high! HAND SKILLS will be on display! AND YOU can have watch the drama unfold LIVE – In REAL TIME! Beyond the drama of those TV competitions—This is the REAL Thing! Food Fight Night Tuesday, November 3 Pick Your Restaurant & Time Online! Tickets: $35.00 WFC is kicking off Food Week with one incredible, action-packed night of Culinary Fights at Five of Celebration’s best restaurants! Not only will these ‘fights’ benefit local charities, but they’ll put you right into the middle of a TV-Style Chef Challenge that allows you to eat, drink and relax with some of Central Florida’s hottest chefs, while they try to win over your taste buds with themed food challenges that will be judged by our trained Cheforees! The Tasting Village Friday – Sunday, November 6 - 8 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily TICKETS: FREE LOVE to go to a PARTY and just GRAZE at the Food Table. We do too… sashay through the TASTING VILLAGE where the requirement to be there is an appetite! Session 1: Thursday, November 5 Session 2: Friday, November 6 3 – 5 p.m. Tickets: $60.00 Now that you’ve gotten a taste of the world of food sport, do you think you might have that secret recipe that would put you into the arena? Get the backstories first-hand from champions who have made it big on the world stage. The culinary superstars of the world of food sport will share secrets of sure-fire recipes, the pitfalls to avoid, the ‘must have’s’ for every successful pantry. Whether you are wanting to ramp up your ‘hostess with the mostest’ or perfect that family recipe for a run for the money, this is an intimate look into the life of the food champ! Pick from 2 sessions! Family Food Fun Sunday, November 8 Session 1: Noon – 12:45 p.m. Session 2: 1 – 1:45 p.m. Each Ticket admits a Family of 4: $40 With Loads of FUN in this Kitchen this charming family course, hosted by ‘Tha Love Chef ’ Jernard Wells, brings even the smallest hands to the counter for a recipe of culinary fun! Families with young children are invited to enjoy this chance to engage children in mixing up a bowl full of healthy eating. Pick one of two sessions! Grand Tasting Tuesday, November 10 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets: $140 The 2015 Food Champ has been selected and the Final Celebration Party begins in the Kenmore Kitchen Arena! Toast the Champion! Toast the Competitors and then Join Us for a 9-Course Dinner with an Award-winning recipe from each of the NINE categories of competition selected and recreated for the Grand Tasting from favorites representing each of the World Food Championships! You should plan to come hungry – and ready for a culinary event unlike any you have attended! EAT DRINK COMPETE YOU BE THE JUDGE! Pick from YOUR Session: Saturday, November 7 Session 1: 11a.m. - 1 p.m. Session 2: 2 – 4 p.m. Tickets: $110 So you LOVE LOVE LOVE GREAT FOOD??!! The BEST Night Out is all about the FOOD? YOU can critique every morsel you eat? Define it’s ingredients with one taste?? YOU need to become a Certified Judge! The EAT Certification is the gold standard for the World Food Championships judges. With this course, you’ll have the ‘gold card’ that gets you preferred selection for the 2016 World Food Championships and for many of the automatic and preferred qualifying events that get these champions to the world stage! Graduate With Honors From BBQ School! Sunday, November 8 3 – 5 p.m. Tickets: $85 This Q-School Diploma can win you the envy of your neighborhood (or it may set you on the circuit of BBQ competition!) From the serious grillmaster to the person who just bought their first charcoal model, award-winning BBQ pros will reveal secrets for smoking anything, creating the perfect beer can chicken and artfully brining those briskets. The World Cocktail Experience November 5 – 7, every Afternoon! 4 – 9 p.m. Tickets: $25 Looking for the best after-work experience to toast a hard day’s work with your friends? How about a lake-side setting with the world’s leading alcohol brands and award-winning mixologists? For one low ticket price, you can taste the hottest new cocktail creations during out four-hour happy hour! Cheers! Very Important Foodie Passes! Passes Available: Friday – Sunday, November 6 - 8 Single Day Pass: $60 3-Day Pass: $160 Whether it’s for a day or 3-days our access passes will put you behind the scenes with a place to relax and enjoy great food/fabulous libations/great friends/great chefs! Put Your Feet! Mingle with Friends! Reserve All Your Tickets NOW (even for the free stuff!): worldfoodchampionships.com/tickets CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 COOK 41 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 42 It’s the Great Pumpkin Relay for Life plans Patch, Celebration kick-off event You can talk about Mickey Mouse or even Harry Potter but one thing everyone in and around Celebration knows about is the PUMPKIN PATCH in the center of downtown. For going on 14 years it has been an institution. A sure riot of color that signals cool days are coming, leaves falling and Christmas almost in sight. Parents come from Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Lake Mary and even Jacksonville to make this an annual pilgrimage with their kiddies for that very special picture by the huge pumpkin or in the not so scary tunnel of fun. Classes of school kids arrive to pick out their perfect little pumpkin and get a break from the classroom. Tourists from other countries are amazed at this bit of quintessential Americana. Best of all, the pumpkins are freshly cut from patches in New Mexico; you cannot get better. The funds raised go to support “Help Now” www.helpnowshelter.org, a refuge for battered spouses and hurting children. It is the only rape crisis center in Osceola County. The patch is a major contributor to their bottom line and it is a community effort. There are no paid positions making this a true labor of love. Run by the Community Presbyterian Church and the many willing hands of volunteers. Town Hall, CHEP Palletes, the CDD, Celebration Sanitation, Davey Tree Services, the handsome men and beautiful women of the Osceola County Fire Department, Taylor Rentals and numerous other volunteers give of their time and talent to make this event better each year. Mark your calendars for September 27 through October 31 to add to your family memories. For the kids and adults alike it is truly a wonderful place. Do not wait until the last minute! These pumpkins seem to fly off their skids. Each year, Celebration hosts one of the many world-wide ‘Relay For Life’ events, bringing organizations and residents of the community together. As part of the American Cancer Society (ACS), these events make up the largest and most impactful fundraisers in the fight to end cancer. The purpose? To celebrate those who have or currently are battling cancer and their caregivers, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight. On Thursday, October 22 at 6 p.m., the Celebration Kick-Off party will take place at Town Hall (851 Celebration Ave, Celebration FL, 34747) and we would love to see you there. Bring a friend and learn how you can positively impact your community. Help us celebrate with this one-of-a-kind event and raise funds towards research, patient care, and finding cures. Together, we can make a difference. Please RSVP to attend the Kick-Off party by Monday, October 19 to [email protected]. For more information, you can visit www.relayforlife.org/celebrationfl. Town Hall visits Osceola County First responders Celebration Town Hall recognized Patriot Day by honoring and saying thank you to the first responders who keep us safe on a daily basis. Members of the Town Hall Staff visited the Osceola County Fire Rescue Station 72 in the morning to drop off breakfast and then paid a visit to the Osceola County Sheriff ’s office to deliver lunch. Patriot Day or National Day of Remembrance is recognized yearly on September 11 to remember the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the deadly terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Garden Club to welcome Gaylord Palms horticulturist By Patricia Alesbury, President Our Garden Club year got off to a flying start in September with our Ikebana meeting, thanks to wonderful organization by Judith Rankine and her team of helpers. Everyone spent time meeting up with old and new Garden Club friends and learned something about this fascinating Japanese floral art. Our October meeting should be special too. We are delighted to welcome Bethanny Lahey from the horticulture department at Gaylord Palms. If you have wandered around the atrium at Gaylord Palms you will have seen the results of the hard work Bethanny Lahey of Bethanny and her team. Bringing bulbs to flower in the spring in succession is an art in itself. Who else could grow daffodils and narcissi in Central Florida? The title of Bethanny’s talk is ‘I’m from the North, what can I grow here in Florida?’ and she will illustrate what you can grow and also what you cannot grow. So for everyone who yearns to grow dahlias and hydrangeas, she will have some tips. So make a date to come and hear Bethanny speak at Heritage Hall on Wednesday, October 21 at 9:30 a.m. New members are always very welcome. We have more exciting meetings and trips planned for the coming months. See our website for more details. www.celebrationgardenclub.org Don’t forget to get your tickets for the 17th Holiday Home and Garden tour December 5 - 6. Look forward to seeing you there! The Garden Club of Celebration Fall pine straw sale After the heavy rains of the summer, it is time to spread a layer of mulch to prevent moisture loss from the soil by evaporation during the forthcoming dry months. Pine straw is an organic material gathered from the floor of pine woods and is an ideal mulch for our sandy soil here in Florida. Mulching reduces the demand for watering and conserves water that is applied during irrigation. Mulch helps keep a more uniform temperature in the soil and as pine straw decays it improves soil structure and adds nutrients. Pine straw mulch should be applied in a layer about 4 inches thick, one bale of pine straw will cover an area of approximately 4 feet by 6 feet. It should be replaced or supplemented every six months. Garden Club sells pine straw mulch in our community twice a year in March and October. Each bale costs $4.50 and we offer free delivery for orders over five bales. For orders of less than five bales, there is a delivery charge of $5. To place your order, please call Dave Alesbury on 321 939 3603 or e-mail Garden Club at [email protected] and send checks to Garden Club of Celebration, PO Box 470082, Celebration, Florida 34747. New for this sale, you can order on-line starting October 1 to get the sale price of $5, and have delivery within two working days. http://celebrationgardenclub.org/product/pine-straw-bale/ We will be delivering all other orders between October 19 and October 23, please order before Friday October 16 to ensure delivery. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Clubs, Organizations & Events 43 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 44 5K, 10K, FUN RUN and Pancakes too? By Debbie Gryniewicz Join the Rotary Club of Celebration and Community Partner, Florida Hospital Celebration Health for the 17th Annual Pancake Breakfast Run on October 31 at the Celebration Fire Station. The event features a 5K, 10K and Fun Run with a delicious pancake breakfast, Florida Hospital Celebration Health sponsored Fitness and Health Fair plus entertainment for the entire family. Local veteran advances to 2015 VGA Championship in Pinehurst Veterans are finding camaraderie, competition and comfort between the tee boxes and flagsticks. David Thomas, a member of the Veteran Golfers Association and Celebration resident, served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam for three years. He will join approximately 80 other veteran golfers from around the country to compete in the 2015 VGA Championship this Veterans Day at historic Pinehurst No.2 About the Run: • 10K, 5K and Fun Run • Certified, chip-timed • Sanctioned by USA Track and Field • Winners receive - T-shirt, custom designed medal, breakfast ticket • Fun Run - for kids and parents with strollers Nothing is better after a run than piping hot pancakes with all the fixings! This year the single buffet line has been replaced with THREE BUFFET LINES to provide quicker access to breakfast. Proceeds will benefit local charities including New Beginnings of Central Florida (www.nbcfl.org). Register for the run and get pancake breakfast tickets at: www.celebrationrotarypancakerun.com $5 Breakfast tickets will also be sold at the Celebration Farmer’s Market on October 4, 11 and 18. See you there! The competition, which will take place November 8 – 11, will feature rounds on Pinehurst No. 4, Pinehurst No. 5 and legendary No. 2. The attendees will also be treated to a Colt Ford concert. Pinehurst No. 2, the centerpiece of the Pinehurst Resort, remains one of the world’s most celebrated golf courses. It has served as the site for more single golf championships than any course in America and, in 2014, hosted 14 days of championship play with back to back U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Championships for the first time ever. David earned his prestigious slot at Pinehurst by advancing in a regional qualifier at TPC Prestancia in Sarasota. The top finishers at regional venues qualified for an all-expense paid trip to the VGA National Championships. The Veterans Golfers Association was formed earlier this year as a 501 (c)3 non-profit with a vision to promote golf to veterans and their family members across the country. All veterans, to include active duty, reservists, retired or disabled, are eligible for membership in the VGA. To follow the 2015 VGA Championship, please visit www.vgachampionship.org. To learn more about the VGA please visit www.vgagolf.org. 45 First and Third Sundays Bohemian Hotel Conference Room Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. More info: 407.566.1195 Cultivating a community of faith like a fruitful orchard. Three Biblical Interpretation New Courses Sept. 16 - Nov. 11, 2015 (nine weeks each) Registrations now being accepted at Stetson, email [email protected] Spirituality Dec. 2, 2015 - Feb. 10, 2016 New Covenant Gifts Feb. 24 - Apr. 20, 2016 Classes meet Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m, with other sessions added as needed. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Psalm 34:8 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 46 Veterans Club of Celebration The Veterans Club of Celebration was organized in 2007 to provide support to honorably discharged Veterans (any military service branch) and to participate and support community events. We are organized as a non-profit organization with the intent and purpose to promote awareness and interest in veterans’ affairs and activities. CELEBRATION VETERANS CLUB All honorably discharged veterans are welcome. We meet the second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. For further information, contact [email protected], 407-777-9867 or visit www.celebrationveterans.org. Celebration Mah Jongg Open to the public, Mah Jongg is played on Wednesdays and Fridays at Celebration Town Hall. We have more than 20 steady players that play at least twice a month, but most play twice a week. On Wednesdays, Wright Patterson Mah Jongg is played from 1:30-4:30 p.m. It is a match so you must stay for all three hours. Wright Patterson MJ is played with no jokers and the hands (100+) never change. On Fridays, National Mah Jongg is played from 1-5 p.m. You may come and leave whenever you wish. National Mah Jongg is played with eight jokers and the hands change every year on April 1. We welcome all players! If you don’t know how to play, we can teach you at one of three lessons. National takes about three hours to learn and Wright Patterson takes about six hours. If you already know how to play WP then the class for National would only be one hour. If you already know how to play National then the class for Wright Patterson would be three hours. Please sign-up for a lesson or if you know how to play please come! Contact Margaret Cooke for free classes. Interested parties have three chances to learn. Please e-mail [email protected] for more information. 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.-2 p.m. PEACEFUL PAWS PET SITTER HAVE PEACE OF MIND KELLY YATES, OWNER 863-968-3054 CELEBRATION RESIDENT LICENSED AND INSURED [email protected] Find us on FB PeacefulPaws PetSitter By Stephanie Garber The Democrats of Celebration (DOC) will hold their October gathering on Wednesday, October 28 at Town Hall. A social gathering is set for 6:45 p.m., followed by the monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Orange-Osceola State Attorney Jeff Ashton will be our featured speaker. Jeffrey L. Ashton is a nationally-recognized prosecutor who was elected State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in 2012, defeating a six-term incumbent during the primary election. He took office on January 8, 2013. Since that time, Mr. Ashton has lectured nationally on the use of forensic evidence and has authored several papers and treatises. One such work, “Foundation for DNA Fingerprint Evidence,” is included Jeffrey L. Ashton in The American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts, a reference book for attorneys that provides standards for which facts must be proven at trial. He is fascinated with the science of criminal cases and enjoys the competition of being a trial lawyer. Above all, he is pleased that the work he has done as an attorney, and his work as the chief law enforcement officer for the Ninth Circuit, has had a meaningful impact on the community. The Democrats of Celebration meet every fourth Wednesday from January to October at 851 Celebration Ave. from 7-8 p.m. We gather for a short social period 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. All are welcome at our free friendly meetings, whether or not you live in Celebration! Questions? Call 407-742-6000. The Democrats of Celebration (DOC) will meet Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Social gathering 6:45 p.m., followed by meeting 7 – 8 p.m. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL All are welcome at our free friendly meetings, whether or not you live in Celebration! Specializing from birth through the teenage years and special needs. What is a Pediatric Dentist? A Pediatric Dentist has an additional two years of specializedtraining after Dental school specifically designed for the needs of infants, young children and Teens. Creating Happy, Healthy Smiles… One Child at a Time! • Call today to schedule your appointment at: 407-566-4656 Visit us at: www.celebrationpediatricdentistry.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/CelebrationPediatricDentistry Celebration Duplicate Bridge Club seeks players by Lone Darrow Please join the Celebration Duplicate Bridge Club for sanctioned duplicate bridge every Friday at 11 a.m. at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. All players are welcome, and if you do not have a partner, come by and we will match you with a partner. You do not need to be an ACBL member to play. The game is played in pleasant surroundings with lots of nice people, and we break for lunch for about 20 minutes, so you are welcome to bring a small lunch. Snacks will be available. Please contact Lone Darrow if you have any questions at 407-566-8922 or [email protected]. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Democrats to welcome State Attorney Ashton 47 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 48 Little Leaguers prep for Fall campaign Before they laced up their cleats, grabbed their gloves and swung a bat, members of the Celebration Little League picked up shovels, rakes and brooms. Prior to opening their Fall season on September 18, parents, players and coaches showed off their teamwork and landscaping skills by clearing weeds, tilling, redefining the base areas and cleaning out the dugout. Gives a whole new meaning to the baseball reference five tool player. James E. “Jim” Boyle, CPA THE Celebration CPA Celebration CPA representing successful ssful individuals and business in tax, accounting, and business planning. Referral based practice focused on long term client relationships. Representation Against IRS and Tax Problem Resolution. www.orlandotaxresolution.com olution.com Phone: 321-250-2535 • Email: [email protected] 49 “What is Growing Bolder?… It’s an attitude. A mission. A passion. A team of people who believe in the power of hope, inspiration and possibility.” “What is Thriving in Place?… It’s neighbors helping neighbors to empower those who are aging or managing a disability to live in their own homes leading healthy, safe, independent and productive lives.” Register today for Thursday, October 15 at the Bohemian Hotel Celebration from 9:30 – 11 a.m. This event is free to Celebration Residents. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit www.thecelebrationfoundation.org or call 407-566-1234. Marc Middleton Marc Middleton is Founder and CEO of Growing Bolder. One of the leading voices in the active lifestyle movement, Marc is the co-host of the Growing Bolder TV and Radio Shows, executive producer of Surviving & Thriving, editor of Growing Bolder Magazine, author of Rock Stars of Aging, director, videographer and writer of the feature length documentary film, Conquering Kilimanjaro, and a featured blogger on the Huffington Post. Marc speaks regularly on positive aging, personal reinvention, chasing and achieving dreams, the keys to active longevity, marketing to the 50+ market, and the power of storytelling. Marc will share inspiring examples of people living engaged and vibrant lives well into their 70s, 80s and beyond and the importance of staying socially, physically and mentally active. Thriving in Place is now open for membership to seniors or those managing a disability. Thriving provides services and activities to help members live in their own homes. We offer transportation services, companion visits, errand assistance and daily well check calls through a trained and enthusiastic volunteer network. Access to vetted providers and lots of social activities are also included in membership. If you would like more information about membership, please call the Celebration Foundation 407-566-1234. New Urbanism Committee Founder’s Day Speaker …before there was Celebration… there was Tom Lewis Saturday, November 14, 2015, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, $10 Do you wonder what Celebration was like when it was just dirt? Are you curious about the early planning of the community? Did you ever wonder how we got our name? Tom Lewis promises to share his inside scoop on the early days of Celebration’s town planning. Tom is the former Vice President of Development for The Walt Disney World Co. Tom’s career with Disney began in 1987 as Director of Tom Lewis Residential Development and Vice President of Community Development for Disney Development Company, later Walt Disney Imagineering. He was a key member of the Disney senior executive team overseeing planning and development of Disney’s Town of Celebration. In this role, he was responsible for the early market research, business plan development, master planning and design, and entitlements strategy for Celebration. Prior to his work at Disney, Tom served in former Florida Governor Bob Graham’s administration as a Special Assistant, coordinating the Governor’s Florida Cabinet agenda on capital construction and land use/development issues. He then served three years as Assistant Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Florida DOT. He completed his service in the Graham administration as Secretary of the Florida Department of Community Affairs where he was instrumental in passage of Florida’s historic growth management laws in the mid-1980s. “We are excited that Tom will be speaking here in Celebration,” said Paul Collins, Celebration Foundation New Urbanism Chair, “He has such a wealth of knowledge of Celebration, the key partners and what went into building the town.” To register visit: www.thecelebrationfoundation.org or call 407-566-1234. CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Marc Middleton of Growing Bolder Helps Launch Thriving in Place on October 15! CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 50 Celebration Foundation Concert Reception Introduces Concert Series The 2015 -2016 Celebration Foundation Concert Series was launched with style at the home of Kathy and Bruce Carlson on Saturday, September 12. Over 70 guests enjoyed getting back into the spirit of the concert series by reconnecting and hearing about the bands scheduled to perform. They were excited to hear about the variety of music including classical music, country and jazz. The Series is set to launch on Friday, December 11, 2015 with a Christmas Concert performed by the Brass Band of Central Florida. And the series concludes with an energetic performance by NOLA’s Rebirth Brass Band…“Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: as long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” For more information on the Series and sponsorship information please visit www.thecelebrationfoundation.org or call 407-566-1234. All of the concerts will be performed at Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration. Eric Jacobsen, already a favorite in Celebration since he performed with Brooklyn Rider, will be back in town as the conductor of the Orlando Philharmonic on Friday, January 22, 2016, when they will perform Beethoven’s Eroica & Piano Concerto #5 (Emporer)) with pianist Danill Tsvetkov. The talented students of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra will be performing on Sunday, February 21, 2016. The FSYO aims to educate and inspire Central Florida’s top young musicians. They are grateful for the opportunity to strengthen their musical talents by performing in front of a large audience. The Honeycutters will be taking the stage on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Celebration. They reflect the more diverse offerings the Concert Series has offered in the last year to include other genres of music our audience has requested. Celebration Memorial Garden Remembrance Saturday, November 21, 11 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. at the Memorial Garden The Vision of the Memorial Garden is to enable reflection on Celebration’s concern for family, creative beauty, harmony and reverence for life. This has been carried out by the use of beautiful landscaping, walking paths and private rest areas inviting reflection. Even the circular design evokes thoughts of the circle of life. The Memorial Garden’s focal point is the area where 12 pillars have been erected. Each pillar displays plaques engraved with the names of individuals who are no longer with us. Join us on Saturday, November 21, as we spend time in remembrance and reflection of those we have loved and lost. 321-939-3660 Borrowing the phrase used by the King of Siam in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical The King and I, planning for our golden years can be “a puzzlement”! What’s the best way to have our money work for us through retirement? What legal directives need to be in place to protect both our assets and our heirs? How do we go about finding the care providers we would need should our health become an issue? What options do we have for living arrangements once staying in our own home becomes too much of a challenge? “Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera…” These questions and more were answered by a panel of experts at the September Lunch and Learn program sponsored by Thriving in Place. The guest speakers included: Scott E. Cadwell of Cadwell Wealth Management Group, Diane Reynolds of FHL Care Management LLC, Ken Lyons of the Good Samaritan Society and Attorney Silvia Ibanez. Each professional shared their thoughts on the various kinds of issues we will face as we grow older as well as the tools we will need to navigate through the maze of decisions. Our “Strategies for Success Aging” series will continue in November when Scott Cadwell returns joined by other experts in the field of Financial Planning. You won’t want to miss this informative program that will feature tips on how to insure your financial freedom. So mark your calendar and be sure to bring your questions and appetite! Save the Date… Lunch & Learn – Strategies for Successful Aging Wednesday, November 11, 2015 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. … $5 fee includes lunch Celebration Town Hall – 851 Celebration Avenue, Celebration, Florida CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 Lunch & Learn 51 CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 52 53 Bookmark Buddies, a magical innovation By Jim MacGregor In 2003 Osceola County was faced with a great challenge. Hundreds of students would be retained at third grade because of new state rules that required passing the state reading test to move on to fourth grade. Osceola County and Dade County had the greatest percentage of students in Florida for whom English was a second language. Passing the reading test would be very difficult. Bookmark Buddies spend 30 minutes a week helping to improve reading and analyzing reading materials. The program is a powerful motivator to encourage the kids to read more at home. Just before the winter break there is a celebration of reading and each of the students receive a little bear to read to over the vacation. These students are not non-readers. Often they can say all of the words correctly but are not understanding what they have read. The mentor role is sometimes challenging but is always very fulfilling. With disaster looming on the horizon, a plan was born to help a handful of kids in just five schools improve their reading skills. The school district did not have funds to support an experimental program that may not work. The Osceola Education Foundation stepped in to initiate the Bookmark Buddies program in 2003. Every year there is a need to recruit additional mentors. Those interested in becoming a Bookmark Buddies mentor, please contact Jim MacGregor at the Celebration K-8 School at 407-566-2300 or at [email protected]. Since then, the Bookmark Buddies program has grown to involve 500 students in 26 different schools. The program is entirely funded with grant monies. The program continues under the sponsorship of the Osceola Education Foundation and no tax dollars are expended. There are several contributing agencies that sponsor the program. All volunteers must be OASIS certified and it is easy. Last year 33 students at the Celebration K-8 School were involved with the program. All of them passed the state reading test. That is the magic Bookmark Buddies performed. The Celebration K-8 School became involved with Bookmark Buddies three years ago with the leadership of Kathleen Sipio. Currently the program at the Celebration K-8 School is coordinated by Jim MacGregor in collaboration with Jamie Domres of the Osceola Foundation. What is a Bookmark Buddy? The adult volunteers are called mentors because that is exactly the role that is performed. It is not just listening to a third grader read. It is teaching, motivating and learning to interact with a third grader who needs their help. It is making a difference, one student at a time. 2015 Varsity Football Schedule WEEK DATE HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM TIME 6 10/2 Celebration St. Cloud 7 p.m. 7 10/9 BYE 8 10/16 Celebration Harmony 7 p.m. 9 10/22 Liberty Celebration 7:30 p.m. 10 10/30 Lake Nona Celebration 7:30 p.m. 11 11/6 Cypress Creek Celebration 7:30 p.m. 2015 Ladies Volleyball Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME TEAMS Thursday October 1 vs. St. Cloud HS Away 5 / 6/ 7 p.m. FR / JV / Varsity Tuesday October 6 vs. Osceola HS Home 5 / 6 / 7 p.m. FR / JV / Varsity Wednesday October 7 vs. Gateway HS Home 5 / 6 / 7 p.m. FR / JV / Varsity Thursday October 8 vs. Lake Nona HS Home 6 / 7 p.m. JV / Varsity Thursday October 15 vs. Liberty HS (Senior Night) Home 5 / 6 / 7 p.m. FR / JV / Varsity District Tournament Friday TBA October 23 TBA Varsity Monday To October 19 To Tuesday To Wednesday October 26 To October 29 Regional Quarter Finals TBA TBA Varsity Tuesday November 3 Regional Semi Finals TBA TBA Varsity Saturday November 7 Regional Finals TBA TBA Varsity Tuesday To Saturday November 11 To November 15 TBA Varsity State Tournament Away Silver Spurs Arena Kissimmee, FL CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 School Buzz CELEBRATION NEWS - October 2015 54 Off Book Productions Opens Its 11th Season with Dead Man’s Cell Phone By: John Maldonado Celebration High School’s Off Book Productions is proud to announce that the first show of their 11th season will be Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl. The show will be directed by second year Off Book member, Morgan Tessler. The story begins with Jean, a mid-aged woman sitting at a cafe clearly annoyed by the constant ringing of a cell phone. She realizes that the cell phone belongs to a dead man and that he will never receive the call. Jean feels an urgency to answer the cell phone and so takes a message for the dead man, named Gordon. After reporting the death to authorities she decides to keep the cell phone and thus keeps Gordon “alive”. At that moment she commences a journey that leads her to meet the people that have surrounded this mysterious man’s life. Throughout, Jean contemplates the man he was and the impact he has had on these people. Author Sarah Ruhl seeds the idea that all individuals have a unique story. Witness the clear and gentle insanity of each character and how they deal with the questions about Gordon that will never be answered. The incredible thing about Dead Man's Cell Phone is that it’s still relevant today. The play touches upon the increasing use of cell phones and other technologies that breed compulsions such as constantly checking text messages, social media and receiving calls. Ruhl proposes the question of whether technology has the power to isolate or unite people. “This show really makes you stop and think about how social media and the use of cell phones has affected our lives and even after. The idea that the impact we leave on earth is not only people’s opinions but even those who have never met us can discover more about themselves through how we leave our legacy,” says the play’s director, Morgan Tessler. The 2015-16 Off Book Company consists of returning members and new members. Regardless of membership length, they all collaborate to present a production that is the fruit of merging abilities and labors. The goal as a company is to entertain the audience with a production that will bring forth respect towards Off Book Productions and Celebration High School. Even though actors represent the characters of a play, the theater technicians organize their efforts into creating the scenery that makes the play come to life, managing the lights and audio that fortify a performance, gathering the essential props, and preparing the costumes that sews the play together. Come and explore the themes found in the unexpectedness of death and how people can define someone’s legacy. In the case of Gordon, his intriguing story is left behind with the people who take the time to call his cell phone. The show will be on October 23 – 25. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door. We hope to see you all there! Upward Basketball and Cheering Season The Upward basketball and cheering season begins with evaluations on December 1 and 3 at the Celebration Middle School Gym from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. A unique drafting system creates balanced teams, so all participants must attend one evaluation. Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with teams practicing only one night a week during the season to help ease family stress. There will be one week of practices on December 15 or 17 prior to Christmas break and resuming on January 5 or 7, 2016. Games take place on Saturday mornings beginning on January 9 ending on February 27. Cost is $95 for the season. Online registration is now open at http://www.upward.org or www.celebrationcommunitychurch.com. Last year the league had almost 200 participants in basketball and cheering so come and join us for another great year. Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports league for children, teaches sporting fundamentals in a healthy, competitive environment, allowing kids to develop skills for the sports arena and values for life. Upward with almost 500,000 children taking part across the country last year is based on the Christian principles: good character, integrity, respect for others and a sense of fair play. The Upward Director of Celebration is looking for individuals interested in making a positive impact in the lives of the children and their families by volunteering as a coach. Coaches will be given unlimited assistance and support from the leadership of Upward and must pass a background check. For more information about coaching or questions about the league please contact Upward of Celebration Director Glenn Heinsch at 307-359-1173 or [email protected]. By Raoul Ogle The 2015 Celebration High School Storm Varsity football team has started the campaign by opening the season with two big wins. The Storm opened with a 49-0 win at Lake Placid and followed that road victory up with a 56-0 drubbing of Poinciana in their home opener. The 2-0 Storm football team has a “lead by example” group of seniors that hope to accomplish more than any other football team in Celebration history. There are eight seniors on the team including three-year captains Grant Crider and James Allen. The other seniors include Aiden Searcy, Awni Alshafei, Stefano Saragusa, Chris Parker, Samy Benkirane, and Jonathan “Jet Life” Escudero. This group hopes to add to the Senior boys varsity football players at Celebration High School minus James Allen. From left to right the boys are Stefano Saragusa, Chris Parker, Grant Crider, Aiden Searcy, Awni already growing list of records including the most points ever scored Alshafei, Jonathan Escudero and Samy Benkarine. in a game, shutouts by the defense and the most rushing yards ever gained in two games. Prior to joining Celebration High School coaching 5 - James Allen staff as the offensive line coach, Coach Couch 7 - Aiden Searcy James Allen captains the defense for the Storm and signed as a rookie free agent with the Atlanta 8 - Grant Crider the defense has not allowed a touchdown in backto-back games for the first time in Celebration High 12 - Jonathan “Jet Life” Escudero Falcons and then subsequently played with the St. Louis Rams and two seasons in NFL Europe. 28 - Stefano Saragusa School history. James is a punishing hitter and His addition to the Storm coaching staff has 55 - Samy Bankarine heart of a defensive unit yet to allow the opponents dramatically improved the offense’s technical 56 - Chris Parker to cross into the end zone. Allen was the 2014 understanding of blocking and is the key reason 75 - Awni Alshafei Celebration Storm Team Most Valuable Player and for the record setting performance on offense. was honored with selection as All-Orange Belt Parked is flanked at left guard by Samy Bankarine Conference Second Team performer. and Awni Alshafei mans the critical right tackle position. Alshafei was also selected as an All-Orange Belt Second Team performer last season Grant Crider, the Storm offensive captain, has led Celebration to and has amassed over twenty “pancake blocks,” where an opponent it’s highest two scoring games in the school’s history. Crider was a is blocked to the ground, over the last season. Sun Belt Conference Second Team Quarterback of the Year in 2014, two-year starter at quarterback and has moved to play wide receiver Aiden Searcy has been invaluable while manning the nose tackle in addition to quarterback in certain game situations. Head Coach position and has one sack and multiple tackles for loss in the first Dennis Thomas said Crider was “all second-team All-Orange Belt two games. Searcy moved from defensive end to fill a critical need Conference despite missing three full games due to injuries.” at nose tackle and has been impressive. “He is what makes us go,” Thomas said. Stefano Saragusa, back after a one-year hiatus at Haines City High School, has amassed 219 yards and 6 touchdowns while leading the district in rushing through the first two games. Saragusa is a powerful runner and has added a dimension the Storm missed last season when they started with three wins in the first four contests. The offensive line, anchored by center Chris Parker, has turned into a power-rushing group with the addition of Coach Robert Couch. The Storm have three straight home games upcoming with two critical district games against East River and Saint Cloud with Ridge Community coming to town in between. With two wins in district, the Storm would be the front-runners for their first ever district championship and playoff appearance. This group of seniors have already begun to set marks never surpassed and don’t be surprised if they complete the first-ever run to the Florida State High School football playoffs. Watch All Your Favourite UK/IRISH Channels with No contract Eastenders, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, BBC1 BBC 2, CH 4 Premiership Football, Formula 1 and much more. Simply plug in TV and watch. Low costs. 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