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Celebrating Community for 20 Years! www.celebration.fl.us November 2016 A LOOK INSIDE
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CROA Board Meeting Meeting times subject to change CROA - Celebration Residential Owner’s Association Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. 407-566-1200 • [email protected] CNOA - Celebration Non-Residential Owner’s Association 407-566-1200 • [email protected] CJC - Celebration Joint Committee 407-566-1200 • [email protected]
CELEBRATION NEWS CELEBRATION CCDD - Celebration Community Development District Celebration News 407-566-1935 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected] 851 Celebration Ave. Publisher ECDD - Enterprise Community Development District Celebration, Florida 34747 Steve Waring 407-566-4132 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected] Phone: 407-566-1200 Editor TCC - The Celebration Company e-mail: celebration.news@ J. R. Rupp celebrationtownhall.com 407-566-1900 Art Director Celebration News is the official Scott Zwiebel Celebration Board of Directors newsletter of Celebration and Advertising & Sponsorship Vanessa Winter, President Leonard Timm, Director At Large is published monthly. Mary Pleban, 407-433-2992 Jack McLaughlin, Vice President Debie McDonald, Director At Large [email protected] Back Issues Tim Swisher, Secretary Eric Oppegaard, Director At Large Visit the communications Paul Collins, Treasurer section of the Front Porch [email protected] website at www.celebration.fl.us to view back issues of Emergency Phone Numbers Celebration News. Town Hall Emergency Number: 866-621-4337 (after hours) New To Celebration? Emergency: 911 Celebration Town Hall 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. Trash Schedule Recycle Day 851 Celebration Avenue Trash needs to be within Wednesday for all villages 407-566-1200 4 feet of the alley or curb 1) Plastics [email protected] before 7 a.m. on the scheduled (#1 and #2, no caps) Here you can obtain these necessities: day. Recycle bins are to be 2) Metal cans, tin cans kept in your garage except 3) Aluminum Cans • Forms to request changes to your property • Resident’s pass 4) Newspaper • Community website access • Community newsletters on the scheduled trash day. 5) White paper (print paper) • Parks & Recreation information • Veterans Memorial Bricks Call Celebration Sanitation 6) Please place all cardboard • More Services (trash) at 321-939-1805 to arrange out with your normal Celebration Parks & Recreation for bulk pickup or for more recycling Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. information on trash totes and 851 Celebration Avenue recycle bins. Thank you for *Absolutely NO Glass* 407-566-1200 your continued cooperation! [email protected] Stop in for your: Trash Pick-up Yard Waste Day · Community Directory Mondays and Thursdays Wednesday for all villages ·Welcome Packet for North Village, · Memorial Garden Celebration Village, Yard waste must be tied up 610 Sycamore St., Suite 110 · Foundation Scholarships Lake Evalyn, West Village in a plastic bag and not (in the Seminole building behind · Concert Series Information and parts of East Village exceed 50 pounds. Branches SunTrust Bank from Celebration Ave.) and Tickets and limbs must be tied up and Tuesdays and Fridays · Information on WINGS, less than 4 feet long. No logs Monday– Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Aquila Reserve, parts New Urbanism and Campus Express or tree trunks. (You must be Phone: 407-566-1234 of East Village, Artisan Park, · Thriving In Place Information able to close the lid.) Fax: 407-566-1264 South Village and Spring Lake and Membership 3
HOA Assessments Due CELEBRATION NEWS 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 30 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., - November 2016 Monday through Friday. Please visit ccmcnet.com to pay your statement online.
ID Badge Policy HandymanHandyman The Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) Board approved the following resolution to the William Benjamin current ID Badge policy: Carpentry, Painting A passholder may bring no more than four Plumbing & Electrical non-resident guests outside of their immediate family on any 30 years experience given occasion unless under a scheduled event, private party, etc. The passholder must remain with the guest(s) at all times. FREE ESTIMATES In order to avoid conflicts or disappointments, please contact Town Hall if you are having a party in one of the parks or 24 hour service Cell: 321-746-3828 playgrounds.
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7 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 In lieu ofIn took payment BBVD the arrangementsmade and promote to a brochure symphonic swing and sent it performing artsout to centers Having and symphonies. performed with the National at the Orchestra Symphony Angeles Los Center, Kennedy Austin Philharmonic and among Orchestra, Symphony had of BBVD scores others, a whole new opened the door to of seven do six to “We fan base. commented a year,” these shows dad has always “My Sodergren. been a fan of classical music, so when we played the Hollywood Bowl he was beside himself.” Bowl Hollywood the played so when we the holiday the members of enjoy thoroughly most, BBVD Like time out of that they get good play their so, So much season. Wild Daddy Voodoo as part ofChristmas Bad Big records their yearly has tour holiday mini-tour Their annual Party. and Swinging Holiday the countrythem criss-crossing Thanksgiving from until Christmas. over things fresh the band has kept Still boasting its original lineup, bringing to they tour families along the way altering from the years, trying now, tour be smart we to how “We’re of stops. many the tour to want didn’t we older and had kids, gotten have we especially since the year.” at home throughout out on those events miss to fans can expect starters, For for BBVD. on the horizon So what’s Louie,’ Louie, ‘Louie, titled called Currently March. a new album come and Louis Jordan. Louie Prima Armstrong, is a tribute Louie which to The band will in 2017. its 25th anniversary also be celebrating he said fans expect plans under wrap, is keeping though Kurt Even including an album ofsomething big, original music. baddest band the biggest, from expect what can our residents And around? a plan on playing We Celebration. to thrilled come to are “We can People time. be a great going to it’s of all our music, retrospective with and that’s a smile on their face leave a blast and have to expect it, looking forward to really are We all about. what this band is really to happy really and are the years over so well been treated have we this party.” certainly looking forward to back and are give anything. We added a couple of added a couple hornswas still pretty and it loud, We anything. but with lots of energy of just kind and lots of It worked.” fun. their unique blend combining made new fans by The band has also of with music that of orchestras. symphony wanted we 90’s hitting for us in the late really things were “When fan had a very loyal We fall. the craze began to once power staying A call from play.” base and started could thinking of we other venues States who was not only the leader of The United colonel, Force Air an “They all that. changed but a fan of Band, the band as well, Force Air came up with with the arrangement the band. play for a whole set to do it for money and and they actually filmed the show didn’t We in Iraq.” it over played . . Mr. Pinstripe Suit Mr.
Flash forward and we formed a trio and played some heavy blues some heavy formedFlash forward and we a trio and played and then all of start a sudden he said I want to swing playing music. deciding and he’s The big band at the time was Nirvana and that scene try but I was down to surprise, me by took It swing. play he wants to Like many musicians, Sodergren gained his love of his from love gained his music Sodergren musicians, many Like his whole big band life and that was grandpa played “My family. dad had a great My familiar with. I was already the music definitely was a favorite at Carnegie Hall Goodman Live Benny collection, record 1980’s the late In the drumming of liked Gene Krupa.” and I always and his passion in Morris found someone else who shared Sodergren a big fan of going was always the trumpet, “Scott was born. BBVD Dolly Hello play old and he learned to years when he was five back to The Super Bowl was not the only major sporting related event that was not the only major sporting event Bowl related The Super the band has performed at the the sounds of echo would BBVD, Awards. ESPY and the Capital One Bowl Bowl, Fiesta Orange Bowl, American gymnast as They also had a brush with Olympic glory, gold medal All-Around Individual the women’s won Carly Patterson Olympics the band’s at the 2004 Summer with to her floor routine song, BBVD has performed in all BBVD to jazz clubs and arenas from types the years, of over venues halftime at the Super is, halls and the biggest stage there symphony along with Gloria of halftime show, Bowl Part the 1999 Super Bowl. swing the the band took revival music Wonder, and StevieEstefan minutes was the best 11 performance “The Bowl Super worldwide. joked and getting married,” kids for having except of life, my had “KISS actually the game and we performed before Sodergren. Criss was found out Peter when we that’s meet them, to the chance very exciting.” very, but was pretty crazy, actually a fan of It the band. Veterans of the swing revival, Veterans front was formed by BBVD and man Scotty Morris and Sodergren drummer Kurt recently the Celebration News had the opportunity sit to learn to Sodergren with down some of the history of the on as what’s as well band, the horizon. With 10 albums, including 10 albums, With Christmasthree albums and their set to CD/DVD a live has spanned BBVD credit, nearly 25 years. The Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) is thrilled (CROA) Association OwnersThe Celebration Residential 11 November on Friday, (BBVD) Daddy Voodoo Bad Big present to Center. in the middle of Town at 8 p.m. With our 20th Founders Day upon us, it seemed only logical that upon us, Day our 20th Founders With feel of look, the our headline entertainment should be reflective accomplished! Mission and vibe of the community. Grab that black dress, put on those pearls and for you men out there, and for you put on those pearls dress, Grab that black a party in 20 years and striders; pullies it’s chokes, out your break the making. Dust off dancing shoes! your Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Voodoo Bad Big Community set to fall under the spell the under fall to set ofCommunity CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 8 continue to ourfuture becauseitisimportant –whetheritisinvesting we gavesupport to educationalinstitutions. Iwould expect thatto theSchoolAs Board, atwo-term memberof the Iwasalsoproud of Hospital’sheld atFlorida leaders. Nicholson industry Center attracted to become the the World.” SensorCapital of “Smart Earlier, asummit U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson isonboard. Earlierthisyear, hetouted ourefforts international attention andinterestto attract to our “sensor project.” hasbeenahugeThe University helpaswe Florida continue Central of The commission’s are basedoncollaboration efforts andpartnerships. the Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center thatanchors it. I’m thedevelopmentasFARM known currently soproud of andof next will. certainly notreap might thebenefitsbutthosein The current generation sector. foritstechnology known And we’re inthatdirection. moving county to move andprepare into to the21stCentury become aplace for more thanagriculture, jams. andtraffic tourism Iwanted forthe That’s great. But atthesametime, Iwanted Osceola to beknown marketing ourselves as “The Vacation the HomeWorld.” Capitalof economic engine. taxcollections Ourtourist are upandnow we are that hashappened. We are thisvital makingprogress onthefuture of voices could beheard. The W192 Development Authority wasoneway Back in2008, Iadvocated sector forourtourism to organize soits to live. efficiently. Thegoalwasalways to create agreat place for everyone educational opportunities, ormakingsure your government operated it wasdiversifying theeconomy, improving infrastructure, creating I’ve forways sought to make lifebetter forallresidents –whether In oneway oranother, asanOsceola Commissioner, County toCelebration thrive, thebody must alsobehealthy. therest of hasmadeinthattime.the countyasawhole It’s important. For commissioner. Thismonth, Iwantto talkabouttheincredible progress thathappenedhere mythe great things during two terms asacounty Last month, Italked aboutmy andsomeof aboutCelebration feelings is my lastcolumn inthe Commissioner,as aCounty thevoters spoke in August andsothis I hadhopedwould nothave to say goodbye. But after two terms Board County of Commissioners. Michael Harford, County years ontheOsceola recapping hiseight Editor’s note: By 1County MichaelCommissioner Harford, District progress since 2008 Osceola madeincredible County This is the final article byCounty CommissionerThis isthefinalarticle Celebration News. next timewe meet. thansayAnd rather goodbye, I’d say the rather helloinadvance of commissioner. And forthat Isay thankyou meto forallowing asyour serve county benefitfuturean ambitiouscourse generations. –onethatwill Osceola hasmoved andwe are boldlyinto following the21stCentury As Ilookbackonmy Commissioner, timeasaCounty Ithink didn’t taxrateforseven increase consecutive theproperty years. been favorable andpositive. aboard In which addition, of Iwaspart agenciesoverratings thelastseveral months. have Theirreviews fiscal endeavors. from isinthereports two Theproof financial At thesametime, inits Osceola hasbeenmostprudent County Florida. theirkindinCentral regulations were thefirstof them.was takingadvantage of When approved inMarch 2015, the hard-working citizens hadaway theiremployer to make acaseif Wage Recovery ordinance. thatour Ifeltitwasextremely important thecounty’s my resulted personalvictories inpassageof One of Poinciana residents. serve and anewcampusthatwill advanced programs manufacturing Valencia College’s to offer efforts and Math) efforts, orsupporting (Science, Technology, Engineering in theSchool District’s STEM Michael Harford 9 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 10 EarthTalk® E – The Environmental Magazine What’s Killing All the Bees?
Dear EarthTalk: Did anyone ever figure out what has been killing all it impossible for them to relocate their hives. Those bees that survive a the bees, and is there anything we can do about it? first encounter aren’t off the hook. They remain dazed and inefficient. —Gerry Sanders, Wichita, KS Neonics have an addictive quality similar to that of nicotine for
- November 2016 - November humans, so surviving bees inevitably return to treated flowers until By now, we’ve all heard about bees dying across the U.S. and around their death. the world. This isn’t just bad news for beekeepers: these amazing insects pollinate upwards of two-thirds of our food crops—all at no Policy changes must address this issue by rewarding farmers for cost to farmers or consumers. All we need do is keep them around, sustainable practices and banning neonicotinoids for use as pesticides. which is proving to be more and more difficult. Unfortunately, big agri-chemical companies like Dow Chemical and Syngenta make huge profits Activists would like the U.S. selling neonics and as such are government to ban a class of reluctant to withdraw them. insecticides called neonics that The European Union took steps
CELEBRATION NEWS CELEBRATION they blame for wiping out the to ban the use of neonics in bees that pollinate a majority member countries in 2013, of our food crops. although that ruling is currently under review. Meanwhile, in the A third of all beehives in the U.S., a few cities and states have U.S. have disappeared in the last taken at least symbolic action decade alone, a situation that to reduce neonics, but without has been dubbed Colony a federal ban on the books such Collapse Disorder. Experts say piecemeal efforts can’t do much several factors are at play. First, to help. global warming has changed weather patterns so profoundly In Spring 2016, Jeff Merkley that bees have been unable to (D-OR) introduced a bill in adapt fast enough. Flowers now the U.S. Senate calling for bloom so early or late that they new policy initiatives and don’t coincide with the active season of pollinators, so when bees interagency coordination to restore and enhance pollinator habitat emerge from hibernation the flowers they need for food have already across the U.S. Key provisions of Merkley’s Pollinator Recovery Act bloomed. Another threat is habitat loss: development, urbanization include setting aside three million acres of public land as expanded and monoculture farming are decimating natural areas bees need to acreage for “forage and habitat” for pollinators, grant funding for thrive. And a new generation of parasites is infiltrating hives and R&D to develop crops to resist pests without neonics, financial impeding chemical communication between bees. incentives and technical assistance for farmers that adopt pollinator-friendly practices, and expanded health monitoring But perhaps the biggest threats to bees are some of the pesticides and population tracking for bees and other key pollinators. routinely used in agriculture, particularly neonicotinoids. Commonly referred to as neonics, this increasingly popular class of insecticides Concerned Americans should urge their Senators to co-sponsor is meant to eliminate pests, but has been proven to have an equally or support the Pollinator Recovery Act. After all, protecting bees devastating impact on bees. Today, seeds are engineered with neonics isn’t just important to environmentalists but to anyone who enjoys from the start, so this harmful chemical is present in the plant, pollen avocados, almonds or any of the countless fruits, vegetables or nuts and nectar. This chemical, approximately 6,000 times more toxic to pollinated by our little black and yellow friends. bees than DDT, devastates bee central nervous systems and makes
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Street Trees Residents have undoubtedly seen the District’s landscape contractor, seen the District’s undoubtedly have Residents trimming Services, within trees street the com- Environmental Girard This activity as to has raised and confusion some questions munity. those trees are which trimwhose responsibility it is to trees, the street rights-of- and the curb the sidewalk between District’s in the located the alleys. into that overhang also trees and way, 12 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 preparing ahead of thestorm to protectpreparing ahead of mine andmy neighbors’ homes. into my Ispentmany and garage everything hoursmoving that didn’t seetheneedto remove from looseobjects around their before thestorm, Iwasquite dismayed homeowners atthenumber of Heed to prepare warnings your homes. As Ipatrolled Celebration much rain. placed incondo second floorhallways. we getthat Buildif theark sandforbags.tic Publix with bags Ialsosaw where were sandbags that wasjustwasted onneedlessobjects. 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Thiscould the coin, thehype, Ialsothinkthatwithout more peoplewould thelast in ourarea of “wobble” away from us. Ontheothersideof I would alsobethe firstpersonto tell you lucky thatwe didgetvery panic, there wasnomistakingthestorm’s path. ontheapproaching thereporting storm causingsome much of believe Iamonethosepersonswho themediahyped Although wasspared Florida adirect hitfromCentral Hurricane Matthew. By Deputy Jerry Weiland, Jerry By Deputy Office County Osceola Sheriff A Reflection onHurricane Safety Please besafe. including tornados, canhappen atany time. Are you prepared? thisyear’sof season, any hurricane keep kind, inmindthatstorms of anemergency.to you helpany intheevent of of As we neartheend my recent anddesire to observations behere to inCelebration be able mayThis article seemlike I’m uponasoapbox, butitreally describes your homesandbelongings. to address each personoutside, takes away ourtimeto keep eyes on Mickeys.at Chef Pleaseheedany curfewsasthemore timeneeded probably beallowed, butyou’re goingto have to missthatreservation A registered nurse headingto thehospital, proper ID, with would determination would bemadeonyour needto beoutontheroads. forapotential course asasuspect crime. acaseby case Of of thought belongings. acurfew, During ANY personseenoutside canbeen have beenmade. Thesecurfewsare setupto protect you andyour acurfewhadbeenestablishedforOsceola County,If arrests would have deadly. been importantly, itdidn’t landonpeopleoutwalkingaround. Thiswould falling down. 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You to may [email protected] alsoemail theform Please complete the following information and submit this form to Town andsubmitthisform Please complete information thefollowing Hall, 851Celebration Ave., By signing up for this event, Igrant Celebration Town Hall promotional and commercial rights to any photographs taken at the e The parade will start at Lakeside Lakeside Park 9:30a.m. at start on at Friday,will parade The 11. November F ri riday, November 11,riday, November 2016,9:30a.m. d TECHNOLOGY •EDUCATION •PLACE •HEALTH •COMMUNITY 407-566-1200 •www.celebration.fl.us Staging for paradeat willbegin 8:30a.m.at check Please Lakeside. inwith astaff member, they and All sections must be completed for entry to beaccepted. mustAll sections becompleted forentry Following section to be filled groupsout by only. filled to be section Following 7. Type of intheParade: entry 6. Will you have music? Yes No
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CELEBRATION NEWS CELEBRATION EARLY NOVEMBER EVENTS NovemberN b 22, 7 p.m.p November 5, 6 p.m. November 9, 6:30 p.m. • Michael Eisner and Peter Rummell, • Brass Band of Central Florida • Celebration History presentation Building the Dream • Great Lawn, Lakeside Park by Pam Shaw • Nicholson Center, Celebration Health • Presented by: • Celebration Town Hall • Presented by: • Presented by: Celebration Residents Only November 5 • • Architect Led Tours of Celebration November 9, 6 p.m. November 9, 7 p.m. • Please call 407-566-1234 for details • Lights & Lemonade at Town Hall • Founding Residents’ Roundtable • Celebration Residents Only • Presented by: • Celebration Town Hall • Presented by: • Presented by:
FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND EVENTS • FRIDAY November 11, 9:30 a.m. November 11, 4 p.m. November 11, 6 p.m. November 11, 8 p.m. • Founders Day Parade • Family Festival Opens • The Cruisers Florida – Live • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy • Presented by: • Downtown • Main Stage – Downtown LIVE in Concert • Enjoy activities, • Presented by: • Main Stage – Downtown good food, great friends • Presented by: and live music November 11, 10:45 a.m. • DJ Joe Magic • Veterans Day Ceremony starting at 5 p.m. November 11, 9 p.m. • Founders Park • Presented by: • Presented by the Celebration • Founders Day Fireworks Veterans Club and: • Downtown • Presented by: FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND EVENTS • SATURDAYAY November 12 November 12, 12:30 p.m. LATE NOVEMBER EVENT • Architect Led Tours of Celebration Town Photo • Please call 407-566-1234 for details Great Lawn, Lakeside Park November 20, 8 p.m. • Celebration Residents Only Resident Dessert Party November 12, 1 p.m. • Presented by: EPCOT • Community BBQ • • Enjoy fun for the kids Stop by Town Hall or visit and catch up with your celebrationparksandrec.com neighbors to register • Great Lawn, Lakeside Park • • Celebration Residents Only Presented by: • Presented by:
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Rebekah Gaston Rebekah [email protected] Every Monday and Thursday Monday Every Celebration Lakeside Pool, Pool, Celebration Lakeside Helpful Tips for Anyone Attending: Attending: Tips for Anyone Helpful : 12–12:45 p.m. :
$30 Resident/ $30 Resident/ This will allow you sufficient time to sign the required waiver sign time to sufficient the required This will you allow Fit. Aqua for and prepare prior the start to of class. • swimsuit in your Please arrive • arriving Please plan on prior the start to 10 minutes of class. • Please bring a bottle of and a towel. water • that participants 30 minutes is encourages apply sunscreen It • A hat or visor will additional sun protection. assist in providing Instructor: Dates: Time Place: Street 631 Sycamore Fee: (1 month) or $40 Non-Resident and $15 $10 Resident (1 class) for Non-Residents Contact O Fitness. 2 AQUA FIT FIT AQUA AQUA Why try Aqua Fit? tryAqua Why ideal for anyone who cannot have who cannot have ideal for anyone strain on their joints. or stress heart more work enable your to efficiently. cool! and staying • The unique properties of water • out while working fun Have • and joints. muscles will It help build and maintain healthy •and cardiorespiratory function cardiovascular your Improves • the risk decreases of It high developing blood pressure • exercise, is a low-impact It Celebration Parks and Recreation Aquatics is offering a water Aquatics and Recreation CelebrationParks class –aerobics formerly H Fit, Aqua as to referred This class is designed for health seekers, athletes or anyone or anyone athletes This class is designed for health seekers, their health and fitness goals while towards work looking to for adults who are is intended fun! This and having cool keeping without type strainlooking for a different and injury of exercise, Classes will end of be held in the shallow joints. the pool and to of at least 18 years who are age. all residents open to are 22 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 HolidayConcert The Celebration Community Chorus Presents Chorus Community The Celebration as the Celebration Community Chorus presents CommunityChorus as theCelebration this issure to puteveryone intheholiday spirit. Join us for the sounds of theholidayJoin season, usforthesoundsof From theclassicsto sing-a-longfavorites, Community Presb TECHNOLOGY •EDUCATION •PLACE •HEALTH •COMMUNITY 407-566-1200 •www.celebration.fl.us Saturday, Decem its annual holiday performance. Admission FREE 511 Celebration Avenue511 Celebration Avenue One Performance Only d iso FR mission • be yterian Church Churchyterian r 17–7p.m. CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 23 6-7 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Rehearsal 6-7 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Rehearsal 10-11 p.m. 10-11 p.m. 1 3-4 yrs Combo 11-12 p.m. 2 5-6 yrs Combo 5:30-6 p.m. 5:30-6 p.m. rehearsal Minis 5:30-6 p.m. 5:30-6 p.m. rehearsal Juniors’ 4:30-5:3 p.m. 4:30-5:3 p.m. 3 *Placement Jazz 4:30-5:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. 2 *Placement Jazz Activity Room Friday Saturday Room 102 Room 102 Room . Registration online can easily be done . for space and placement advice. and placement for space 3-4 p.m. Contemporary 3 *Placement 3-4 p.m. 3-4 p.m. TBD 4-5 p.m. TBD 5-6 p.m. TBD 4-5 p.m. 4-5 p.m. 2 *Placement Acro 5-6 p.m. 3 *Placement Acro 7:45-9 p.m. 5 *Placement Jazz 7:30-9 p.m. 7:30-9 p.m. Contemporary 1-2 9-12 yrs 6-6:30 p.m. 6-6:30 p.m. Rehearsal Acro 5:30-6:30 p.m. 1 6-7 yrs Jazz 6:30-7:45 p.m. 4 *Placement Jazz 4:30-5:30 p.m. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ballet 1 6-7 yrs 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ballet 2 *Placement 6:30-7:45 p.m. 6:30-7:45 p.m. 4 *Placement Acro Activity Room Thursday Wednesday Room 102 Room 102 Room Fall 2016/17 Fall [email protected] [email protected] • or and performance teams. and performance teams. We have multiple levels of multiple levels competition have We X-Factor Dance & Gymnastics Dance X-Factor *Will compete *Will Please info call for more Please visit for a full listing of our website classes available. 6-7 p.m. class Boys 7-8 p.m. Ballet 3 *Placement 4-5 p.m. TBD 5-6 p.m. TBD 7:45-9 p.m. Ballet 4 *Placement 8-8:30 p.m. Rehearsal Juniors 5:30-6 p.m. Rehearsal Minis 7:45-9 p.m. Contemporary 5 *Placement 4:30-5:30 p.m. 2 5-6 yrs Combo 5:30-6:30 p.m. 1 7+ yrs Acro 6:30-7:45 p.m. *Placement Ballet 5/Pointe 3:30-4:30 p.m. yrs 1 3-4 Combo 4:30-5:30 p.m.2 *Placement Ballet 6:30-7:45 p.m. Contemporary 4 *Placement Activity Room Tuesday Monday 407-329-4200 at Taylor Lindsay or contact Visit the X-Factor website for more information and complete class schedules at xfactordance.com schedules class information complete and for more website the X-Factor Visit Room 102 Room Room 102 Room 24 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt Tennis Lesson by Darren Holt Tennis Lesson by Darren Holt 8 a.m. –1p.m. /3–8:30p.m. Over 50Tennis League Active AdultLadies’ (November 8only) WAIT Team Match Team WAIT (Courts 1,(Courts 2, 4, 5) 8:30 –11:45a.m. 6:30 –7:30p.m. (Courts 1&2) (Courts 4:30 –6p.m. 4 –8:30p.m. 8 –11a.m. (Court 4) (Court 3) (Court (Court 4) (Court 3) (Court Monday Tuesday Group Tennis Schedule Reservation Celebration Men’sCelebration OpenDoubles 8 a.m. –12p.m. /4–8:30p.m. 8 a.m. –12p.m. /3–8:30p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt Tennis Lesson by Darren Holt Tennis Lesson by Darren Holt Ladies’ Active Adults Men’s OpenPlay 6:30 –7:30p.m. Over 50Tennis (Courts 4&5) (Courts (Courts 1&2) (Courts (Courts 4&5) (Courts 4 –5:30p.m. Wednesday 8 –11a.m. 8 –11a.m. 6 –9p.m. Thursday (Court 4) (Court 3) (Court (Court 4) (Court 3) (Court Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt Tennis Lesson by Darren Holt WAIT LadiesClinicandPlay 11 a.m. –12p.m. 8 a.m. –9a.m. 4 –7:30p.m. (Courts 4,(Courts 5) 9 –11a.m. (Court 3) (Court 3) (Court (Court 3) (Court Friday Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt
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As always, admission is free for all. Seating is limited, so we do so we is limited, Seating for all. is free admission always, As sit on. to bring or a blanket everyone to a folding chair recommend with plenty duration, of the entire stay and activities fun Plan to family. for the entire Due to the excitement of Celebration’s Founders Day activities, activities, Day Founders of Celebration’s the excitement Due to Our next in November. event Friday Truck willthere be a Food not join us plans to Make 9. December will event be Friday, Truck Food Hall. at Town 5 – 9 p.m. from in November No Food Truck Friday Truck Food No 26 Participate in one of our many Parks & Recreation Programs Ballroom Dancing Cardio-Dance Celebration Thursdays Tuesdays Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Jones Room 7 p.m., Beginners Waltz 5:45-6:45 p.m. 8 p.m., Intermediate Salsa Thursdays (Pre-registration required) Celebration Town Hall - November 2016 - November It’s time to move your feet! No partner necessary. Classes advance to the next level 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. every eight weeks, when a new beginners dance is introduced. Ditch the workout and join the party! This fun and easy to follow cardio Cost: $90 per person dance class combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves Price includes the entire eight week class that meets for one 55-minute and combinations that make you feel like you are partying on the dance lesson per week. For information or to register, contact Nannette at floor. Easy to follow and something everyone can participate in. Cardio- 386-532-2624 or [email protected] or visit Dance is the best way to “dance away your worries.” We promise, exercise NannettesBallroomDance.com. has never been so fun! For more information please contact Laura Gollub at Join us for the fun! [email protected]. FIT4MOM CELEBRATION NEWS CELEBRATION When: Mon.–Tues. and Thur. –Sat., 9-10 a.m. Irish Dance for Adults & Children Where: Lakeside Park, 631 Sycamore Street When: Mon. & Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays Where: North Village Pavillion Town Hall Activity Room, 851 Celebration Ave. 4:15-5:15 p.m. (Beginner’s Irish Dance Class.) FIT4MOM is a national fitness franchise for moms with over 2,000 locations and Thursdays 200,000 members nationwide. Stroller Strides® is a stroller-based fitness program Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St. designed for moms with little ones. Each 60-minute, total body workout incorpo- 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Ages 4–6, Beginners rates power walking, strength, toning, songs and activities. Certified fitness instruc- 6:15-7:15 p.m.: Ages 9–16, Beginners–Advanced tors offer a variety of fun class formats in both indoor and outdoor settings. Also 7:15-8:15 p.m.: Adult, All Levels offering a free playgroup so moms can form lasting friendships with other moms through organized playdates, moms’ nights out, and activities for the whole family. 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 (tra- Unlimited Monthly Stroller Strides Pass: $65/month ditional Irish folk) team dancing. Students will be introduced into the different • Attend as many classes as they can during. (Roughly $2/class.) types of solo Irish dance and the traditional music for each dance. Benefits include Unlimited Monthly Evening/Saturday Class Pass: $35/month balance, timing and coordination. Students should wear shorts/t-shirt (exercise • Attend as many evening/Saturday classes. (Roughly $3/class.) wear) and sneakers. All classes taught by professional and award-winning Irish Dancer Sarah Costello For more information on the FIT4MOM program in Celebration, please contact from Belfast, North Ireland. Sarah has toured extensively worldwide for the past Ashely Thibedeau, 904-806-9209 nine years performing the leading roles in world renowned Irish Dance shows like [email protected] 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. Fitness Firm Up Class Price: $60 a month (Children) $10 per class (Adults) (Pay as you go.) Wednesdays and Fridays Classes will be separate. One class a week for one hour. Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. For more info contact Sarah at 321-200-3598 or [email protected]. 1–2 p.m. Please also visit facebook.com/centralfloridairishdance. Workout with our Fitness Firm Up class. This fun and effective group exercise class combines strength, cardio, core training and it is designed for all age groups and fit- ness levels. ALL of the equipment is provided. Bring a bottle of cold water to drink Traditional Irish Music classes and wear comfortable clothing. The cost is $5 each class. For more information call on Tin-whistle and Flute Linda at 919-623-7231 or [email protected] Mondays Yoga Classes Celebration Town Hall 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays Students from age 5 upwards Lakeside Jones Room- 631 Sycamore Street 6:15-7:15 p.m. Cost: $45 per month
PowerFlo Vinyasa: A vinyasa flow all levels form beginners to the most advanced Central Florida Irish Dance is delighted to now offer traditional Irish music classes Yoga students. We begin centering in traditional Childs pose (Balasna) come into on the tin-whistle and flute. The Tin-whistle is a popular Celtic instrument which is tune with what’s working and what needs to be worked on, through a series of pose widely played in Ireland for traditional music and is a great starter instrument for on the mat, we then and move to standing poses, heating the core, focusing on pres- anyone wishing to learn the traditional Irish style of music. The flute is a natural ents as we become grounded and find equanimity using balancing poses, from their progression when the student reaches a certain level on the instrument. Transition down to the mat begin to ignite with back bends including Locus and Bow Pose, moving into deep stretches with forward folds, pigeon pose (Eka Pad Sarah Costello TCRG is not only a qualified teacher of Irish dance but is a profes- Rajakaptasana) or frog, winding up with a few inversion and ending with deepest sional Irish musician who has toured with Irish Dance shows since 2003 as a dancer (Savasana). and professional flute player. Sarah also plays the tin-whistle, Bodhran (Irish rum), Hips and Hamstrings: This class is more static poses with focus on breathing, lead- and the classical Violin. ing to deep therapeutic stretches, as you melt into your mat. 70 percent of the class is on the floor, a bolster and blanket is highly recommended. Students will learn to read and play music in the traditional Irish style. These classes are the only traditional music group classes offered in all of Central Florida. Drop in Class rate $15 • 6 Pack (90 day expire) $75 New Student Special 3 classes for $30 Contact Miss Sarah on 321-200-3598 or For more info contact Alex Cuellar at 407-308-5141 [email protected]. or [email protected].
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By Eileen Crawford, LMHC A New View A New 32 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 A Schedule of Happenings In and Around Celebration InandAround Happenings A Schedule of Saturday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday Monday Sunday Friday Contact Town Halltoaddyour group’s events! Recovery atCelebration Celebration CommunityChurch, p.m. 4:30 . Church Catholic Christi Corpus 11a.m. . . 2 Center Ed Service, Worship a.m.-Noon 10 . Dance X-Factor a.m. 10 . . Lunchbagcelebration # Celebration Seventh-Day Adventist a.m. 9 . Park) (Lakeside Petanque a.m. 9 . Park) (Lakeside Fit4Mom a.m. 6:30 . Park) (Founder’s WalkingGroup Celebration Recovery atCelebration a.m. 10 School) . High (Celebration Church, Illuminate Celebration Anglican Fellowship(BohemianHotelConferenceRoom) p.m. a.m.-3 9 . Nov.starting 13) hours (New Market Farmers Celebration CommunityChurch, Community PresbyterianChurchinCelebration Corpus ChristiCatholicChurch, Community PresbyterianChurchinCelebration p.m. 7-10 . Lessons Dancing Ballroom p.m. 5:15 . Room) (Jones (18+) Classes Dance Irish p.m. 6:45 - 5:45 . Town(Celebration Celebration Dance Hall) Cardio p.m. 5:30 / 4:30 . Room) (Jones (3+) Classes Dance Irish p.m. 4:15-9 . Dance X-Factor p.m. 12 . Pool) (Lakeside Fit Aqua p.m. 1-4 . Bridge Beginners’Duplicate p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . Room) (Jones Place In Thriving Foundation, Celebration a.m. 9 Park) . (Lakeside Fit4Mom a.m. 9 . Church Catholic Christi Corpus a.m. 6:30 . Park) (Founder’s WalkingGroup Celebration a.m. 5:30 . Park) (Founder’s Club Running Thriving InPlace Thriving InPlace Recovery atCelebration(NorthVillage MeetingRoom) p.m. 6 . Guild Gaming Celebration p.m. 5:30 . Pavillion) Village (North Fit4Mom p.m. 3-9 . Dance X-Factor p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . Room) (Jones Place In Thriving Foundation, Celebration p.m. 1 . Firm-Up Fitness a.m. 9 . Church Catholic Christi Corpus Thriving InPlace Community Chorus ...... 7 p.m. 7 . Chorus Community p.m. 5:30-6:30 . Dance TwirlingBaton and Baton, Rhapsody p.m. 5:30 . Pavillion) Village (North Fit4Mom p.m. 5:15 . Church) Watchers(Presbyterian Weight p.m. 4:15 . (TownClasses Dance Hall) Irish p.m. 3:30-8:30 . . Dance X-Factor p.m. 12 . Pool) (Lakeside Fit Aqua p.m. 1-4 . Troopsthe for Coupons Celebration Celebration Foundation, Thriving InPlace a.m. 9 . Park) (Lakeside Fit4Mom a.m. 9 . Church Catholic Christi Corpus Thriving InPlace Rotary Club AA Meeting (North Village Meeting Room) ...... 7 p.m. 7 . Room) Meeting Village (North AAMeeting p.m. 6:15-8:15 Table . Tennis Hall) (Heritage Club p.m. 4:30-7 . . Dance X-Factor p.m. 4-4:30 . WarmUps Dance Company p.m. . ..1-5 only) (resident Jongg Mah National p.m. 1 . . Firm-Up Fitness 11p.m. a.m.-4:30 . Bridge ACBLSanctioned a.m. 10 Club . Bridge Celebration p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . Room) (Jones Place In Thriving Foundation, Celebration a.m. 9 Park) . (Lakeside Fit4Mom a.m. 9 . Church Catholic Christi Corpus Gun Society ...... 7-9 p.m. 7-9 . Society Gun p.m. 6:45 - 5:45 . Lakeside) Room, (Jones Celebration Dance Cardio p.m. 4:30-9 . . Dance X-Factor p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . Room) (Jones Place In Thriving Foundation, Celebration a.m. 9 . Church Catholic Christi Corpus Celebrate Recovery Al-Anon FamilyGroup a.m. 9 . Park) (Lakeside Fit4Mom a.m. 6:30 . Park) (Founder’s WalkingGroup Celebration a.m. 5:45 . Park) (Founder’s Club Running Thriving InPlace Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail p.m. 6 . Place) Celebration (501 Call 407-433-1745ore-mail For informationcall407-566-1195 a.m. 10:30 . Service Worship a.m. 9:30 . & A Q Bible and Coffee 1st and3rdSundays 11a.m., a.m. 9 . Place) Celebration (501 11& a.m. 9:30 a.m., 8 . . (511Service WorshipCelebration Sunday Ave.) (1050 Celebration Ave.) Contemporary Service (511 Celebration Ave.) ...... 7:30 p.m. 7:30 . (511Service Celebration Contemporary Ave.) Call 407-433-1745ore-mail (Jones Room by Lakeside Park) Call 407-572-9850 ...... 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . 407-572-9850 Call Park) Lakeside by Room (Jones Adult Study Group (Nicholson Center) ...... 9:30 a.m. 9:30 . Center) (Nicholson Group Study Adult osi NcosnCne) 11a.m. . Center) (Nicholson Worship a.m. 9:30 . Village) Kids (Creation Hour Story Family (Presbyterian Church) ...... 9 a.m. 9 . Church) (Presbyterian (Education Center, FloridaHospital) (Jones Room,LakesidePark)Call407-566-1234 (Jones Room,LakesidePark)Call407-566-1234 (Jones Room,LakesidePark)Call407-566-1234 (Jones Room,LakesidePark)Call407-566-1234 (Jones Room,LakesidePark)Call407-566-1234 Recurring EventsRecurring ...... 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. 5:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 8:30 . [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ...... 7-8:30 a.m. 7-8:30 ...... 7 p.m. 7 ...... 7 p.m. 7 ...... 7 p.m. 7 . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. a.m.-3 9:30 . All eventstakeplace atCelebration Town Hall,(851Celebration Ave.) unlessnoted otherwise. Nov. 21 Nov. 14 Nov. 14 Nov. 7 Nov. 7 Nov. 24 Nov. 10 Nov. 3 Nov. 25 Nov. 18 Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 11 Nov. 27 Nov. 20 Nov. 26 Nov. 19 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Nov. 12 Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 22 Nov. 8 Nov. 2 Nov. 2 Nov. 16 Nov. 16 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 9 Nov. 2 ARC Meeting ...... 6 p.m. 6 . Meeting ARC p.m. ..3-5 Room) Osceola - University (Stetson Thriving InPlaceVolunteer Thank You Party p.m. 6:30 . of CROAAppeals Board p.m. 5 . CROAWorkshop Experience Kissimmee ...... 8 a.m. 8 . . Kissimmee Experience p.m. 9 . Fireworks Day Founders 8p.m. . . . Founders DayConcert,BigBadVoodoo Daddy p.m. 6 . Florida Cuisers The Concert, Day Founders p.m. 4 . (Downtown) Festival, Family Day Founders 11a.m. Ceremony,Veterans . Park) Day (Founders a.m. 9:30 . . (Downtown) Parade, Day Founders No Food Truck FridayinNovember RELIC Meeting (Town Hall) ...... 10 a.m. ..10 (TownMeeting RELIC Hall) Thanksgiving: Town Hallclosed p.m. 6 . VeteransClub p.m. 5:30 . Deadline ARC Application eoilGre eebrne 11a.m. . Rememberance Garden Memorial 1p.m. . . Founders DayCommunityBBQ (GreatLawn) . . . p.m. ..12:30 TownDay Lawn) Founders (Great Photo information for 407-566-1234 ..Call Tours Led Architect Alpha RomeoCarShow, (Downtown) information for 407-566-1234 Call Tours . Led Architect Town Hallclosed Town Hallclosed p.m. ..8 (EPCOT) Party Dessert Resident CCDD Meeting (313 Campus St.) ...... 6:30 p.m. 6:30 . St.) Campus (313 Meeting CCDD (951 SummerParkLoop) a.m. 7 at Starting . Hall Heritage Location, Poll Town Hall closed p.m. ..6 Park) Lakeside Lawn, (Great Band Brass iai lb(oubaRsarn). Restaurant) (Columbia Club Kiwanis a.m. 9 . Celebrators CROA Board Meeting ...... 6:30 p.m. 6:30 . Meeting CROABoard a.m. 9 . Hall) (Heritage Club Garden p.m. 6:30 . Residents’Roundtable Founding Celebration HistoryPresentation& p.m. . ..6 Lemonade and Lights p.m. 7 . Health) Center,Celebration (Nicholson Michael EisnerandPeterRummell,‘BuildingtheDream’ Covenants Hearing ...... 6 p.m. 6 . Hearing Covenants Scheduled Events November 2016 6 p.m. CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 33
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Celebration residents enjoyed friendly smiles, engaging conversation friendly smiles, enjoyed Celebration residents Day Neighbor Good and of National dogs hot during course the recent staff Hall grilled dogs up hot and provided Town 28. on September Good Neighbor Day: are you one? you Day: are Good Neighbor 36 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 By Jennifer DiDomenico for4thannual races preparing Marathon Celebration organizations such as the Celebration Foundation.organizations such astheCelebration including after school clubs, recreational andothernonprofit sports to useallproceeds to benefitpeopleinCelebration’s community, Zambito hadonegoalinmindwhenhecreated thenonprofit event: fromand foodsamplings thetown’s restaurants. pick-up to thepost-race celebration which includeslive performances Marathon experience fromthe Celebration focusesonrunner packet Town Celebration. of As inOsceola theonlyannual marathon County, orfullmarathon, through the takingascenic while journey a half The 26.2-mileroute to walkorrun gives theopportunity runners year.”previous were atlastyear. We are quicker to expecting hitcapacity thanany race director. “We where we aheadof are about100registrations marathon,” saidKen Zambito, Marathon founderand Celebration “We are gettingmore andmore excited aswe getcloserto the combined participants. 2,500 2017, of isexpecting acapacity to themarathon selloutwith eventmarathon isjustaround thecorner! Scheduled 29, forJanuary The Town Marathon’s Celebration of andfull 4thannual half into ourrace. wedidjustthat, plussome,” Ibelieve them wehadovertheyearsandincorporate experiences thepositive of thisrace, creating “When ournon-profit board all wanted tothinkof said Zambito. can offer more support tocan offermoreourstudentsandseniorcitizens.” support back year after year, butwe are always lookingfornewonessowe for theirorganization,” saidZambito. “Many oursponsorscome of be involved inagreat causeandgetwidespread, positive exposure are“Sponsorship agreat way opportunities forarea businessesto looking foradditionalhelpthrough sponsorship. for thelastthree years, itsfoundingnon-profit board isalways While itscommunity Marathon theCelebration hashelped support that itmakes forkids. Thevolunteers lives.” are changing significantly Kathy Carr. isa tremendous thing, marathon thedifference“This Osceola Executive County said EducationFoundation of Director ourbiggestcontributors,” Marathon isoneof Celebration “The program.scholarship andfundingforitsmentoring programs Osceola through County theEducationFoundationsupporting of Additionally, donates themarathon to itsgreater community by Marathon.”the Celebration In Place appreciate Thriving from thesupport membersof “The Niec,said Gloria Foundation Celebration Executive Director. to stay engagedintheircommunity,” andtheopportunity activities to stay homes. intheirown We provide volunteer services, social “As getolder, ourneighbors ittakes helpforthem justalittleextra CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 37 www.LiveOrganiClean.com (407) 572-3969 Call Us for FREE Estimate Insured CELEBRATION RESIDENTS ONLY CELEBRATION Celebration Neighbors Celebration Best Service • Regular Cleaning • Deep Cleaning We clean MANY of your We Protect your family from Protect your 100% Organic Products. Photos by Jim SiegelJim Photos by $20 OFF YOUR FIRST CLEANING YOUR $20 OFF We care about your health! care about your We facebook.com/LiveOrganiClean harsh chemicals. We use only We harsh chemicals. Representing ClientsRepresenting Worldwide Employment Cases E-2 Treaty Investor E-2 Treaty Visas & Green Cards & Green Visas Status Inquiries / Appeals Status EB-5 Investor’s Green Card Green EB-5 Investor’s Marriage / Family Petitions Marriage / Family Naturalization / Citizenship Naturalization L-1A Intracompany Transferee Intracompany L-1A IMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY LAW & NATIONALITY IMMIGRATION Serianni Law, P.A. Serianni Law, Probate SerianniLaw.com Living Wills Wills & Trusts Wills (407) 964-1166 (407) Power of Attorney Incorporation ServicesIncorporation Employment Contracts Employment Guardianship for Minors Guardianship Durable Power of Attorney Power Durable Providing Legal Assistance with all U.S. Immigration Matters including: Matters Providing Immigration with Legal Assistance all U.S.
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on national television and radio, and more. - November 2016 Now Snowing, Central Florida’s These free concerts are in addition to the original and premier “Snowing” everyday fun already a part of Now Snowing. event, offers one of the area’s only synthetic ice rinks, special community A special Radio Disney Holiday concert performances by some of the area’s filled with surprise performances will take top young talent, and special concert place on December 17. Past performances events throughout the season. have included All-Star Weekend, Drew Seeley, Ryan Beatty, Justin Bieber, Now Snowing is a month long Winter Wonderland Spectacular Keke Palmer and more. featuring strolling Charles Dickens Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfall at 6, 7, 8 The event is brought to you by Lexin Capital, and sponsored in part and 9 p.m. It’s a true throwback to the traditional family style holiday. by the Celebration Town Tavern, and Experience Kissimmee.
In addition to the everyday fun at Now Snowing Nightly, you can catch For more information on Celebration Town Center A Countdown to Christmas on December 10 – an evening filled with and Special Events visit us on the web at www.celebrationtowncen- young talent from across the United States and featuring talent seen ter.com or call 407-566-4007. Celebration through the eyes of a new resident By Traci Vanderbush
Cool breezes and the sounds of rustling leaves and melodic church within a couple of hours, and I knew bells embrace my senses as I walk Celebration Avenue. My heart is for certain that I would live here filled with gratitude for our community being spared the devastation one day. of Hurricane Matthew, and I can only wish for the peace of Celebration to rest upon those who were less fortunate. Perhaps you have lived in Celebration for many years, or perhaps only a There is something about this community that brings peace and calm short time. No matter the length of to the soul, and that is what drew me and my husband, Bill, to move time, whether it’s a busy season that Bill and Traci Vanderbush here this year. We had previously walked the streets of Celebration attracts crowds, or whether it’s a quiet during our visits from Texas, but it wasn’t until I found myself being time, I hope that you will never lose sight of the unique peace and transported by ambulance to Celebration Hospital after a serious car quality of the Celebration community. As the holidays approach us, accident in November of last year that I truly realized the treasure that take a walk along the lake, enjoy the view from the rocking chairs, is this community. The kindness of hospital staff and the messages of visit your local businesses, and take note of the creatures that live hope, comfort, and peace that decorated the walls of the hospital let along the nature trails. Maybe you will see your community through me know that everything would be okay. Thankfully, I was released the eyes of a new resident. And perhaps all of us will remember the great privilege of living in what began as one man’s dream. 40 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 41 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016
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Club and our future meetings. Club and our future who supported everyone sale our pine straw to Finally thank you the sale fund local charities and from Proceeds during October. children. school Our photo shows Tricia Alesbury and Francesca Wellard from from Wellard Alesbury and Francesca Tricia shows Our photo Principal, Assistant Cassano, Mrs. to the check Club presenting Garden Dejeant. Laure Fioritoand Mrs. Mr. a tour to treated members were Club During the month 25 Garden ranch owned This is a 330,000 acre Cloud. of in St. Ranch Deseret ranch is a diverse It of Saints. Christ Church Day the Jesus Latter by but also farming citrus and leasing land focussing on raising cattle, a member of had a fascinating talk from the We for other ventures. staff the ranch. Mission around a guided bus tour and then the Disney from Sincage is Jamie for November Our speaker Animal expert at Disney’s is the pollinator Jamie Conservation team. and has been instrumental a landscape that in creating Kingdom nearly 70% of says the Jamie pollinators. and conserves encourages crop of including two-thirds the world’s plants, flowering world’s depend on pollinators. species, that either need than 100 crops more alone grows States The United the decline of species of many With pollinators. or benefit from bees and the drastic die offnative of it is more honey domestic bees, significant this on how the word spread important to than ever should be an informative It our lives. to are ofgroup invertebrates Wednesday, on at 9 a.m. Hall The meeting is in Heritage talk. along come welcome, always members are New 16. November a meeting and find out about our Club or visit at to our website www.celebrationgardenclub.org
Clubs, Organizations & Events Organizations Clubs, Garden Club presented a check to Celebration K-8 School to Celebration to School K-8 to a check Club presented Garden vertical garden. and set-up an aeroponic purchase enable them to Students plants. 28 different up to can accommodate The Tower will plant salads and herbs of all varieties and as they eat their will observe the plants be able to in the cafeteria, day each lunch plant. fully grown seed to from Tom MacCubbin’s talk on Florida’s famous plants contained lots famous plants contained talk on Florida’s MacCubbin’s Tom in of plants here colorful information wonderful about growing Central Florida. By Patricia Alesbury, President Garden Club of Celebration Garden President Alesbury, Patricia By two Our Club. month for Garden was a pretty fun-packed October Photography talk on Garden Wilson’s George excellent. were speakers photography garden 10 tips for successful His was very informative. News. under Event on our website available are pollinators among Garden Club highlightsGarden among pollinators Vegetables that are on their way up and up and on their way are that Vegetables 42 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 Questions? Call Steph Garber at321-939-0775. Questions? CallSteph Garber Celebration. of Democrats Be sure to check outand “like” ourpage– areDemocrats encouragedourFacebook to visit pageforupdates. at Town Hall, 851Celebration Ave. Pleasejoinus! whetherornotyoumeetings live inCelebration. Thelocationis ends at8p.m. areAll Democrats welcome to ourfree andfriendly 6:45-7 p.m., promptly at7p.m. andthenthemeetingstarts and month from Januaryto October, timeto socialize from abrief with Remember are ourmeetings heldthefourth Wednesday every of elections. Excitement wasfeltthroughout theroom regarding theupcoming theclubfor2016took place October 26. Our lastmeetingof Please joinusto whatwe learn are doingandhow you canassist. years!non-election Much beneededto make helpwill thatareality. even during to educateefforts voters here inOsceola – County candidates,Democratic continued butthatcanonlyhappen with 2017 year. by Ourhard work wins over with thelastyear paidoff inNov.no meetings plansforthe bebusywith orDec.)we will At ournext regular meetingon Wednesday January25, (remember – worked hard to elected getDemocrats November 8. hard working volunteers area Florida that had here intheCentral sendoutthanksto themany (DOC) Celebration of The Democrats season; upelection setto reconvene wrap Democrats inJanuary Starting Nov.Starting 13, hourschange backto 9a.m.-3p.m. andmuch andcrafts more.fun arts vendorsand craft each week forthefreshest andvegetables, fruits 631 Sycamore food St. of variety Stop by the wide andperuse The weekly Farmers Market islocated atLakeside Park, Celebration wrap up wrap Celebration of Democrats 851 Celebration 851 Celebration Ave. We meetthesecond themonth, Thursday of 6p.m. atTown Hall, veterans are welcome. discharged All honorably activities. in veterans’ affairsand awareness andinterest to promotepurpose theintent and with non-profit organization We are organized asa community events. andsupport participate andto branch) service Veterans (any military discharged honorably to provide support organized in 2007to was Celebration The Veterans Clubof of Celebration of Veterans Club For information, further contact www.celebrationveterans.org 407-777-9867 or visit 407-777-9867 orvisit VETERANS CLUB CELEBRATION [email protected] . , CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 43 Building: CRC035325 Easy Financing Available Easy Financing Longest Warranties on Materials and Installation of on Materials Warranties Longest Shingle Roof Systems. High End Architectural Supervised and Inspected. Experts in Working with Celebration Steep Roof Systems. Roof Systems. Steep with Celebration Working Experts in 407-654-4500 ANC Roofing Inc. Inc. Roofing ANC *Longest Repair warranties offered. offered. Repair warranties *Longest warranty. to offer lifetime installation and material *The only company Prompt and Professional Professional and Prompt Time. Service Every Repairs. We are the Roof Repair Experts! are We Repairs. *Achieving 25 Years of Great Service and Supreme Value. Service Supreme and of Great Years 25 *Achieving
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Brass Band of Central Florida
to kick off the Holidays - November 2016 By Jennifer DiDomenico
The Celebration Foundation is gearing up to host its 15th annual Tickets can be purchased in Concert Series. The 2016-2017 series will feature five nights of live advance or at the door for $25 performances, all held at the Community Presbyterian Church in per individual concert, $10 for Celebration. students with student ID. Concert Series packages include admission “The Concert Series is unique in Central Florida,” said Celebration to all five concerts and can be Foundation Executive Director Gloria Niec. “It offers diverse and purchased in advance for $100. high quality musical performances in a small, intimate setting. For ticket purchase or Corporate We feature our local favorites such as the Orlando Philharmonic, Sponsorship information, contact nationally and internationally recognized performers and even, the Celebration Foundation’s office on occasion, Grammy winners.” at 407-566-1234. Tickets are also
The Concert Series schedule is as follows: available at Imagination Realty located at 617 Celebration Avenue. Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Brass Band of Central Florida (Holiday Concert) The Jeff Rupert Group (Rhapsody in Blue) The Celebration Foundation Concert Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Series was founded in 2001 with belief Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (The Birds) Scythian (Celtic Music with an Edge) that a great community deserves great music. The Community Presbyterian Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 5 p.m. Church is located at 511 Celebration Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra Avenue in Celebration. Concert committee hosts sponsor recognition party
By Shelby Lomen
The Celebration Foundation concert series committee was very excited to kick off the 2016-2017 season recently at the home of Paul and Val Collins.
In advance of the approaching Hurricane Matthew, the concert series committee welcomed sponsors, donors and friends of the To wrap up the season we will welcome a group out of Washington series for an evening of music and recognition. DC… Scythian. They will bring a lively blend of Celtic music and rock to us in late March as we extend St. Patrick’s Day just a bit!! The concert series is entering its 15th year and we are proud to be able to continue to bring great music into the community. With continued None of our programming would be possible without the support participation from groups like the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, of all of our sponsor and private donors and we appreciate their the Brass Band of Central Florida and Florida Symphony Youth contributions and their commitment to the Celebration Foundation Orchestra we consistently have quality performances in an intimate and the concert series. We were pleased to accept a check from our setting unlike anywhere else! We are looking forward to adding what is local Rotarians, who are always wonderful partners. sure to be a fantastic performance by The Jeff Rupert Group when they bring us “Rhapsody in Blue” a concert that we are dedicating to the If you would like to join us for our series, season tickets are on memory of Helen Cardenuto who we lost earlier this year. Helen was sale now in the Foundation office at 610 Sycamore Street, Suite 110 an ardent supporter of our program and she will be missed greatly by or online at www.thecelebrationfoundation.org. all of her friends. 48 Town Hall to be transformed into winter wonderland
One of Central Florida’s most loved home tours is returning to which will be Celebration in December. For 18 years, the Holiday Home Tour available for has attracted thousands of visitors to the community. purchase. - November 2016 - November The Committee “It is joyful to see so many people enjoy our town and the creative is working closely spirit of our residents,” said Debi Jackson, tour chair. “Our residents with staff at Town are so gracious to open their homes as a benefit to our community.” Hall to create a magical landscape to showcase the trees and tables. J.R. Rupp, Communications & Lifestyle Director for CROA, brings The Holiday Home Tour will feature ten of the community’s most some expertise to the table having worked on a festival of trees in fabulously decorated homes. Beginning in downtown Celebration, the past. “Town Hall provides the perfect backdrop for the community the self-guided tour will take visitors on a winding journey through to experience a Winter Wonderland. It will be fun to see what creative many of the town’s neighborhoods, showcasing creative holiday decor twists we can pull together to make it a special event.” in estate homes, lovely cottages and enchanting condos. Visitors will CELEBRATION NEWS CELEBRATION also notice the homes’ unique architecture detail and custom interior The tour will be held Saturday, December 3 from 3 – 9 p.m. and design as a New Urbanist community designed by Disney. Sunday, December 4 from 1 – 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance online or at the Celebration Foundation office (located For the first time in the tour’s history, the Holiday Home Tour will at 610 Sycamore Street) or at Celebration Town Hall (located at be presented by the Celebration Foundation— Celebration’s charitable 851 Celebration Avenue). Tickets entitle you to tour the homes arm of the community, which benefits residents with its impactful and the Winter Wonderland! programs and initiatives to promote the arts, education and social services. Tickets can be redeemed for the guidebook one hour before the tour begins each day at two locations, one at the corner of Celebration A new addition to the Holiday Home Tour will include a hospitality Avenue and Market Street and the other at Celebration Town Hall stop at Celebration Town Hall to experience a ‘Winter Wonderland’ (located at 851 Celebration Avenue). For more information, call the of delightfully decorated holiday trees and exquisite ‘tablescapes’ Celebration Foundation at 407-566-1234.
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Thriving in Place: where CELEBRATION NEWS everyone knows your name! By Debbie Todd
We all know it “takes a village to raise a child,” but what happens when your children have grown up and out. Most of us have thought about what our futures hold as we age: where should we live, what will we do when we can't drive - November 2016 anymore and for many folks it is inevitable that we end up in some facility away from family, friends and our stuff. Here in Celebration we have a growing program that allows those of us in the greying generation to not only remain in our homes but also allows us to remain active either volunteering or participating in fun activities. Thriving In Place offers a chance to meet and greet new people at the Monday/Friday Lunch Bunch held at the Jones room. Each day of the week there are members who meet at the Jones room for activities including board games, lectures, knitting, crafts, clipping coupons, and movies. Celebration resident Tony Gallego says, “I like going to the Monday lunches to meet new friends and visit with old friends.” Tony also appreciated it when the lunch bunch sent his wife cards to cheer her up. Tony would like to see more people participants. Apparently when you have lots of time on your hands, get involved in the program both as participants and volunteers. you can think of lots of activities that would be a great part of the program. They suggested more concerts, perhaps put on by the Jo Ann Brennan thinks, “Thriving In Place is a great idea because students from the Celebration School band or orchestra, a trip to the it’s going to allow her to stay in her home.” She was also quick movies, and field trips (I’m not sure about that one though because to add, “Thriving in Place is the best deal in town.” I still remember those trips as a school student in that old school bus) Bette Todd, my mom, thoroughly enjoys going to the Monday/Friday but nevertheless, the participants suggested shopping excursions or lunches and when I asked her what she liked best she said the people a visit to a museum. All great ideas and something to think about because they take good care of her. She really enjoys the volunteers for the future. who drive her to not only the lunches but over to the hospital or I also met Wayne and Corinne Sakaske who are not only volunteers to get her hair done. but who are also members. They love the lunches and Jones Room It’s true, in addition to the weekly activities in the Jones Room, activities, but they also enjoy the volunteer aspect of the program. there are volunteers who will take you to appointments here in town, I for one love the program because it has allowed my mom to get they will give you a call to check in with you to make sure you are okay out of her home rather than sitting alone. and they will even come and visit with you for a chat. It gets better Thriving In Place can only succeed though with the help of the though… if you need the batteries changed in your smoke detectors community with more participants and more volunteers. So as or a leaky faucet fixed, a volunteer will be happy to help. Oh, and if you nurture your children and help them grow let's not forget the you can’t get out to pick up or drop off a package or your dry cleaning, community members whose children have left the nest and are or if you need hearing aid batteries, someone can do that too. now the ones who need the help and nurturing. Please think about Recently, I had the opportunity to drop in on the lunch bunch becoming a volunteer or a member and making our community and I was bombarded with ideas for all kinds of activities for the thrive and become a place where everybody knows your name.
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Beginning to advanced. All ages welcome. Never too late to learn!!! FIRST LESSON FREE – 407-566-1496 50 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 conference forOsceola seventh County graders Foundation hostsa ‘Peace inSocialMedia’ a room toempathy. demonstrate activities, such asexchanging around apeer andrunning shoeswith In thesecond session, thestudentswere different challenged with define respect, kindnessorempathy world. to thedigital asitpertained two group sessions,In thefirstof thestudentswere challenged to Foundation.Celebration a positive message,” Niec, saidGloria Executive the Director of are happeningonsocialmedia. We itwasimperative thought to share that thethings committee someof “The metandwe were of afraid in-personand online.positivity how to for standupagainstsocialmediashaming, andrally bullying The topics were selected by the toWINGS program teach thestudents theprogram,”from it, of thatisthemostvaluablepart Crawford said. andwe seethemtakingthings wewhen seethekidsparticipating sometimes we’re ourhairout, tearing theevent, buttheday of “It’s preparation to puttheseconferences alotof together and main topics: kindness, empathy andrespect. The studentswere into thendivided smallgroups to discussthree said. thechallenges,” to managesomeof environment andtrying Crawford to live pressure inasocialmedia andstressof onkidsintrying “We’re allseeingthesamething, which istheincreased amount the students’ onlineprivacy. One officer even suggested puttingtapeover webcams to protect talkedwho world. to thestudentsaboutbeingcautiousinadigital and Lt. Office, Fred Hinderman from theOsceola Sheriff’s County The conference apresentation by beganwith Det. PhilipShorette said. Crawford a kinder, more empathetic, more respectful environment online,” schools candointheirown to thatthey and somethings create kids come together, talkto each other, somesolutions come upwith “What we wanted to dowascreate aconference thatwould helpthe create awareness theirpeers. with Over 130studentsparticipated. event themessagebackto asambassadors to theirschools bring and wereOsceola School District selected by theirteachers to attend this Ten middleschool studentsfrom across seventh every the grade here to stay.” they’re happeningontheirphone, allthedrama juggling andthat’s when much harderandacademically socially forthem to function theirschool day andit’s of “It part istotally infusingevery makingit trus theboard of and president of today,” saidEileen Crawford, aLicensed Mental Health Counselor socialmediaforkidsinschool ourwork hasbeenthechallenge of of thesubjectsthathascome“One upover of and over againinalot conference attheKissimmee Civic Center onThursday, September 22. Nurturing Girls’ Strength), hosted thefirst ‘Peace inSocialMedia’ The Foundation anditsprogram WINGS (Women’s Initiative afocusonrespect,with kindness andempathy. young lives by creating awareness inreclaiming socialmediaprivacy FoundationThe Celebration isusingitsresources to influence these around theworld. for communication. And it’s teens affectingthelives andpre-teens of Fifteen years ago, Facebook didn’t exist. Now, it’s atool useddaily By Taylor Maloney andSallyGreider, Agency UFThe tees for the Celebration Foundation.tees forthe Celebration attendee of the conference.attendee of Stephanie DeFilippo, K-8School and astudentatCelebration post itandmake sure to always benice to others,” saidseventh grade you’reat what posting, you’re lookatwhat goingto say before you “I’m backto goingto my bring school thatyou shouldalways look to approachedpersonalized studentswho autographs her. Withers-Mendes theconference took timeattheendof to write her talk. dream your dream foryou,” Withers-Mendes sangto conclude “Even noonebelieves inyou, if pullthrough, becausenobody can hertalk,students during concluding hersong itby singing “Dream.” Purple. the area Shewalked with interacting around alargegym Withers-Mendes, Broadway former starinthemusical TheColor The conference thekeynote endedwith speaker Elisabeth is themostrewarding thing.” they’re goingto take didtoday theirlives, they what fortherest of skill we’re implementing today,” Pollzzie said. “And that, knowing something they’re goingto justuseformiddleschool, itisalifelong isn't somethingthatthey’re justgoingto useonsocialmedia, it’s not themtoday, wewhat taught theempathy, therespect andthekindness, feedbackwasincredible andthemostrewarding“The thingisthat attheconference learned they information intheirschools. 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Not Florida, onlyacross Osceola andthestate County of kindness,of empathy, respect, inthe anditisingrained self-worth Initiative Nurturing Girls’ Strength reminds andreinforces students a middleschool counselor K-8School. forCelebration “Women’s planisthat school,”“The WINGS isinevery saidRose Pollzzie, programming.continue thiskindof FoundationThe Celebration and WINGS Committee hopeto a more respectful way,” Niec said. each otherinakinder,react with agentler, amore empatheticand cantakekids tools that they backto can theirschools sothatthey “It wasn’t socialmedia, justaboutbeingscared of itwasaboutgiving Continued onpage51 51
‘Peace in Social Media’ Continued from page 50 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016
Celebration Foundation to host free concert for residents
The Celebration Foundation Concert Series is excited to announce they are sponsoring a free concert for residents on November 5 at Lakeside Park.
The Brass Band of Central Florida will join us at 6 p.m. for a rousing, fun musical performance. We are thrilled to welcome Professor Pritchard in his first performance here in Celebration since taking over the Brass from our longtime Brass Band of Central Florida, under the music direction of Professor friend, Chad Shoopman. Gareth Pritchard, features central Florida’s finest brass and percussion musicians performing in the British brass band style with a uniquely Make plans to join us for this special evening. Bring your blankets, American twist. They play our Holiday Concert as part of our indoor chairs and perhaps a picnic basket as we welcome them to our town! series and they provide an outstanding experience every year. 52 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 Remembrance Ceremony Reminder to joinusforthe “The Memorial Garden“The provides thesettingforusto come together ourfirstceremony. years agoduring a couple of remembrance.of Reverend Susan thistradition Bubbers started We have will white available carnations foreveryone asasymbol Nash Drive andCelebration Avenue. to joinusonNovember 19at11a.m. neartheintersection of Richard Van Natta againasourspeaker andwe welcome everyone wepeople who have loved andlost. We are pleasedto welcome This isatimeforusto come together asacommunity andremember gather foraRemembrance Ceremony inourMemorial Garden. Each year Foundation theCelebration welcomes everyone to on attending. Please RSVPto you theFoundation plan office at407-566-1234if remember haveas they someonethey lost.” or, foryou to give to to show afriend forthem your support theloved theTile oneyou of at thefootof are remembering; remembrance you doonthatday;or, foryou to place the you to of take asasymbol foryourself havewill white at the event, Carnations for was Carnation ‘remembrance.’ Therefore, we Bubbers. “The awhiteVictorian meaningof as we remember ourloved ones,” said hope, understandingandempathy, sources of and comfort and beto one another sources of CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 53 54 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 By Jennifer DiDomenico inPlace iswell…Thriving Thriving resources inPlace offers. Thriving theavailable growing bolderbyand to takingadvantage start of Celebration. Heoutside of told theaudience to stop older growing from intheJones itsdailyactivities Room atLakeside to busoutings inPlaceMiddleton brings, Thriving shared thesocialopportunities to continue socialengagement.” uniqueprogram unbelievably inPlace isan “Thriving media group Growing Bolder. web-based and CEOof thing,” saidMiddleton, founder may bethemostimportant “As we age, socialengagement the Growing Bolderethos. andhearMarcprogram espouse celebrate, more learn aboutthe residents whocameto house of ever. Theevent drew apacked morein Place than isthriving and 80memberslater, Thriving Celebrators meeting. Oneyear last monthatthemonthly Marc Middleton atTown Hall specialkeynoteits one-year anniversary with speaker Growing Bolder’s Foundation’sThe Celebration inPlace initiative Thriving celebrated For more information on Thriving with Place,For with more onThriving information call407-566-1234. $520, anannual feeof equivalentwith to $10perweek. equivalent to $1perday. Household Membership entitlestwo people andvolunteeractivities services. Theannual feeis$365, which is and 80percent wantto homes. dieintheirown inPlace Thriving “According to AARP, 90percent wanttoAmericans ageinplace of about Celebration Walking andtalking at Town Hall at7p.m. takeThe paneldiscussionwill place on Wednesday, November 9 questions to aboutourearlydays. appeaseyour curiosity whereThis isaninteractive you opportunity canaskthem enjoyed inDisney’s living these20years of town? reallyCelebration, like, wasthelottery what how have they earliest residentsbrought theirstories…what themto sharing CROA with our be heldinpartnership feature sixof which will November, thesecondDuring week of apaneldiscussionwill into creating ourtown. into theNew insight with Urbanist processes thought thatwent Saturday, November 5or12. Theseare professionally ledtours website www.thecelebrationfoundation.com to register foreither Committee beleadingtours through Celebration. will Visit the Architects from Foundation’s theCelebration New Urbanism November. inearly There opportunities Celebration? are acouple of Want to know more aboutyour community, thisplace called members to allprograms, social Individual Membership entitles otherservices. of myriad and medicaloffices, anda basedbusinesses Celebration toactivities, transportation review,home safety social check-in calls, assistance, errand receive companion visits, daily providers. It allows seniorsto assistance andvetted service social connection, volunteer assistance: areas of primary offersthreeThe program Middleton. to helpyou dothat,” said provides somany opportunities 55 School Buzz CELEBRATION NEWS Celebration K-8 leading the way to a healthier tomorrow
The Celebration K-8 School recently won a $2,400 grant sponsored PHIT America is a cause
by PHIT America, an organization which aims at increasing physical and campaign dedicated to - November 2016 activity opportunities in schools. increasing physical activity and fitness to improve the As a result of the award, the school purchased a school-wide yearly health of all Americans. subscription to the “Adventure to Fitness” videos, an award-winning PHIT America was educational fitness program. Teachers now have the opportunity to launched in January 2013 play these fun and educational exercise videos in the classroom for with the support of more than 100 companies and organizations. active brain breaks and indoor recess. While the name PHIT sounds like FIT, it also has another meaning. PHIT stands for Personal Health Investment Today. We feel we must invest in personal health through fitness to improve the health of Americans, especially our children.
The grant also helped the school purchase a widescreen TV monitor for the 60+ students enrolled in the Extended Day program to participate in the “Adventure to Fitness” program, and be active before and after school.
“Studies show that increased physical activity during the school day leads to improved student behavior and higher test scores,” says Laure Gougenheim Dejeant, parent volunteer who applied for the grant. “Several classrooms have already started the program and the feedback is extremely positive. Students and teachers are loving it!”
Adventure to Fitness is the national #1 educational fitness program for kids. Animated and live action episodes get them exercising, Celebration K-8 School's first grade students are having fun while exercising during indoor recess. learning and laughing. Smith to represent United States at the International Bowl
Congratulations to Lee Smith, a freshman at Celebration High School. Lee has been invited to represent the United States of America in the International Bowl January 17, 2017.
The USA Football Team will be facing the Canadian National Football Team at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas (Home of the Dallas Cowboys). The game can be seen on ESPN 3.
Lee first attended a developmental camp in Tampa (one of over 200 camps) as an eighth grader last year. He was invited to The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio over the summer with other elite players to participate in regional development games where he excelled as a wide receiver.
This invitation to play in the International Bowl VIII, along with about 600 of the top North American High School and Junior High School athletes, is one of footballs greatest annual international competitions. Lee says he is excited and honored to be chosen for this competition! 56 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016 1 CELEBRATION NEWS
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Later this year Town Hall will be producing a very our civic and service groups and everyone in special commemorative publication that will not between, we all have a story to tell and we want only recap and highlight our anniversary year, to share these experiences. but will also share stories from our first residents and revisit our past. If you are interested in composing an article, have an idea for a story line We invite those first residents to recount or would like to advertise in the 20th their story and experience as “pioneers” anniversary commemorative publication, to this incredible community. We would please contact the communications also like to highlight the many other department at Town Hall at things that make Celebration special. [email protected] From our community organizations to or 407-566-1200. 16 CELEBRATION NEWS - November 2016