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CREATIVELY AND INDEPENDENTLY PRODUCED BY THE RESIDENTS OF LAKE NONA While last month it seemed that the ology ... but we also have Briel Royce, a Awestruck, common thread was change – prepar- nine-year-old who just earned herself a Publishers ing for it, accepting it, embracing it, cre- spot at the sixth annual Drive, Chip and Rhys & Jenny Lynn ating it, coping with it – this month’s ed- Putt National Finals at Augusta Nation- But Not at itorials are quite empowering and teach al Golf Club … and Katie Graumann who Lead Web Developer us ways to be present in the moment won six gold and two silver medals with Michael Perez A Loss for and be our best selves through positive- her team at this year’s European Cham- Editor-in-Chief thinking, good health, building rela- pionship for Dragon Boating! Elaine Vail Words tionships, and serving others. In “Work Not only do we have our own cycling Well,” Natalia Foote teaches us tips on club that has raised more than $100,000 Lead Content Developer developing gratitude in the workplace, BY ELAINE VAIL for local charities in three years and a Nicole LaBosco which will contribute to a happier work volunteer committee who dreamt up Multimedia Specialist environment, which in turn lends itself an annual Santa’s Workshop weekend to having a more meaningful life. Samia Brielle Perez event that will knock your socks off and Solh reveals in “Rising Above” four tech- engage the community while raising Staff Writers/Reporters niques to silence that negative voice in money for the Ronald McDonald House Brittany Bhulai, Linda Carvin, Vanessa Poulson, your head so that you might live a life … but we also have RJ and Jordan Sophia Rogers that “allows you to love who you are Fontana who are the “house mom and and where you are in life.” Our insight- dad” for the Central Florida Children’s Contributing Writers ful writer, Odette Vaccaro, explains all Nir Bashan, Melanie Doubleday, Natalia Foote, Home, keeping siblings together while about the tricky balance of thoughts and providing them with a family-oriented Sharon Fuentes, Bella Fuentes, Rodney Gage, feelings while understanding that being Dr. Deborah C. German, Dr. Charles Giangarra, atmosphere, love, support, and educa- mindful is about being present and ob- tion … and we have Wendy Brandon, Andrew Gordon, Amber Harmon, Katie Jasiewicz, serving without judgment even the dif- Dr. David Lach, Karen Lee, Philip Long, Don Long, the newly-appointed CEO of the UCF ficult and bad things around us in one Lake Nona Medical Center that just Stephanie Osmond, Todd Perkins, Daniel Pyser, of my favorite columns, “Finding Now.” Edward Rodriguez, Dr. Donovan Rosas, Vernice Whoa, where did October go? We were broke ground, whom I’m sure we will You can learn about how to keep mar- see great things from in coming years. Salveron, Jessica Scully, Sally Shuman, Samia Solh, just talking about school starting back riage simple in Pastor Gage’s column, Dr. Damon Tanton, Ryan Thomas, Odette Vaccaro, up and now here we are with the holi- “ReThink Life.” Take a look at “Camp All around us, we have neighbors who Aaron Vail, Chris White, Debra Lowe days right around the corner! Goodness, Gladiator Trainer Talk” to see how Ver- are everyday heroes, national role are you ready for all of this? Proofreading nice Salveron-Gasper guides us through models, and international champions, eight ways to navigate our pursuit of enriching our lives, building a better Joe Henry Luckily, Nonahood News is not your typical newspaper filled with negative happiness. And Lady Nona openly tomorrow, and restoring our faith in Layout Design stories, divisive politics, or energy-sap- shares nine of the selfish benefits of liv- humanity. It’s truly humbling and awe- Marnie Brophy ping drama. I’m proud that we not only ing a selfless lifestyle as a humanitarian. inspiring to read these stories every month. Graphic Designer report on local events, growth and news, Another thing that left me awestruck this but we also have more than 45 recurring Emily Kucala month is that there are so many amazing All of these accounts and so very much columns that are designed to uplift, in- people doing extraordinary things in this more can be found in our November Director of Public Relations spire, inform, educate, and even make community! It’s my job to choose four edition. These incredible people are Saul Markowitz you laugh! stories to “call out” on the front page of you, your families, your neighbors, your As I read through and edit every article each edition. Often while editing, three coworkers … this is YOU, Lake Nona! Submissions that comes through, I always find it to be to five stories easily pop out as special You’re amazing! 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NK cells are part of the body’s defense system and act as an army to protect us from Natural Killer invaders like viruses and infections. Copik has discovered a way to make NK cells even more powerful – by stimulating them Cells May Open with nanoparticles that multiply them and heighten their killing ability. Her technol- Lifesaving ogy has been licensed and is now progress- ing to clinical trials as a therapy for leuke- Cancer mia and later for other cancers. In her latest study, Copik discovered that Treatments to her energized NK cells do even more. They change the cellular makeup of tumors – More Patients especially the molecular defenses cancers use to protect themselves from the body’s immune system. “Cancer is a very smart BY DR. DEBORAH C. GERMAN, M.D. enemy,” Copik explained. “That’s why we have to use so many tools to fight it.” Here’s what her research has uncovered: For a malignant tumor to survive, cancers can place a protein molecule called PDL1 on their cells. The molecule tells the body’s immune system, “I’m one of your own cells, so don’t eat me,” Copik said, hu- Dr. Alicja Copik morously. For patients with PDL1 on their cancers, new immunotherapy drugs use will work synergistically with these immu- Copik, clinical researchers, cancer phy- an antibody that blocks the PDL1 protec- notherapies,” she said. sicians and patients in the same facility. tion, allowing the body’s immune system Activated NK cells have advantages over And the UCF researcher said such a part- to kill the cancer. These drugs have been nership will provide new opportunities for very successful – even in stopping Stage other cancer therapies. First, they seldom cause side effects like chemotherapy and discovery and inspiration. “As a scientist, 4, metastatic cancer and leading to long- it’s important to know from physicians lasting remissions – but only for patients radiation do. And the NK cells don’t attack healthy cells. So, cancer patients could and patients, ‘Where are the gaps in treat- whose tumors test positive for PDL1. Only ment? Where are the challenges?’ You see 15 to 30 percent of patients – depend- safely receive additional NK donor cells from people who are not a 100 percent where we should be directing our efforts,” Dr. Deborah German ing on the cancer – have PDL1 on their she said. “And when you’re in the lab late cancer cells. match. Because blood banks remove and discard NK cells when they collect blood at night, you think about these patients. Immunotherapy is making headlines for They are your motivation and your inspi- saving the lives of hundreds of cancer pa- Copik’s goal was to make PDL1 therapies platelets and plasma for donation, Copik effective for more patients. In the lab, said there is a potential for scientists to de- ration. You know we must do this work tients, including former President Jimmy now because patients are waiting.” Carter. However, many of these therapies she discovered that NK cells, stimulated velop ways to save such NK cells for cancer only work for a small portion of people with the nanoparticles developed in her therapies. who have a specific molecule called PDL1 lab, attack the tumor and induce it to present PDL1, which the new drugs can then Copik envisions her new discovery can be in their cancer makeup. joined with planned NK cell clinical trials. target. In her study, combining NK cells Deborah German, M.D. is the Vice And she said UCF’s new comprehensive UCF College of Medicine cancer researcher with the new immunotherapy drug led to President for Health Affairs and cancer treatment and research center – to Dr. Alicja Copik has just discovered a way improved survival rates in mice with can- Founding Dean of the UCF College of be housed in the former Sanford Burnham to make that therapy viable to thousands cer. Recent work from other scientists has Medicine. To learn more, Prebys research institute – will allow Col- by using the body’s own natural killer shown that once inside the tumor, NK cells visit med.ucf.edu. lege of Medicine researchers even more (NK) cells in a new way. Her findings were go a step further – they recruit other im- recently published in OncoImmunology. mune cells to prime the immune system to opportunities to find a cure for cancer. The attack cancer. “So these activated NK cells center will include basic scientists, like

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It is and others saw a the nation’s largest wartime veterans ser- need for one in vice organization, committed to mentor- this area. “There ing youth and sponsorship of wholesome are four post[s] in programs in our communities, advocating the vicinity, but patriotism and honor, promoting strong none of them were national security, and continued devo- servicing Lake tion to our fellow service members and Nona or the VA veterans.” directly. When I Steve Shuga, the past Florida Department business of the American Legion. Commu- looked at a map of the area, I saw a huge The American Legion is a non-profit or- Commander. He saw the potential in Lake nity assistance is needed to help the Le- gap in the coverage of the other four posts, ganization that supports the nation’s vet- Nona back in 2016 and attempted to start gion seek out a small building, land, etc., and it was directly centered on Lake Nona eran community by standing behind issues a post then, but he didn’t have the man- for a more permanent post location until and the surrounding area,” stated Musto. most important to those who have served power or the time to commit to the start- they get fully established in the Nonahood. “I have friends and colleagues who live our country. The Legion was founded on up,” Musto explained. “In May of this year, and work in the area who either are mem- If you are interested in joining the four pillars: Veterans Affairs and Rehabili- I contacted the Department of Florida and bers of other posts or could be members American Legion Post Lake Nona, email tation, National Security, Americanism, Commander Shuga and told them I was in- of other posts but were not attending them [email protected] and Children and Youth. For nearly a cen- terested in starting a post in the area. We because they were too far away, or they or send a note to 10524 Moss Park Rd., tury, the American Legion has helped mil- reviewed the new post checklist, gathered didn’t feel comfortable at the other posts. Suite 104-190, Orlando, FL 32832 with at- itary families through the transition into required materials and launched the re- So, I decided to attempt a new post startup tention to William Musto. Be sure to pro- civilian life after service, won hundreds of cruiting drive to establish the Lake Nona benefits for veterans, and has influenced in the area.” vide your phone number, email and mail- American Legion Post.” ing address. Current meetings take place considerable social change in the U.S. The The future post reached its charter mem- Having an established American Legion at the VA Hospital in the Crescent Room Florida American Legion has more than ber minimum a few months ago, and once Post also means an eventual creation of on the third Wednesday of the month. The 130,000 members with more than 300 Le- the initial post temporary charter package The Legion Family. The family will be next meeting is Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Current gion Posts throughout the state. is reviewed and approved by the national comprised of members that form the annual dues are $40, and a copy of your office, the temporary post charter with the “Our organization was founded on the American Legion, Sons of the American DD-214 with a completed membership ap- Lake Nona Post number will be delivered. premise that all those serving in the U.S. Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and plication are required to join. Once the post number is delivered, a team Armed Forces during times of national cri- American Legion Riders. sis, regardless of place of service, are eligi- of officers/chairmen are elected/selected ble to belong to the American Legion. Our and recruitment begins to build up the The group is looking for assistance from membership is based on period of service, post membership. There has already been the community. Musto described how fu- not place of service,” clarified Bill Musto, a decent amount of support for the Lake ture meeting locations are under immedi- Legion member and organizer of the Lake Nona American Legion post creation. ate review and a search is on for a better location to hold meetings and conduct the Nona Post. “Therefore, if you have served “The Lake Nona Post was the brainchild of

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Greater Good, Science-Based Insights for Then, how about, “I have a car that can Work Well: STOP. What are you grateful for? For the a Meaningful Life states that although take me to work.” next minute, stop and ask yourself, “What studies of gratitude at work are still some- Take your gratitude a step further. If am I grateful for?” What came up? Could what limited, results so far link it to more Build a Grateful someone specific came to your mind while you come up with two things? Three? positive emotions, less stress and fewer playing the gratitude game, write them a More? health complaints, a greater sense that we Workplace for note or let them know in person that you can achieve our goals, fewer sick days, and This month tends to be a month full of are grateful for them. Make sure you are higher satisfaction with our jobs and our A Happier Work showing and giving thanks. However, re- specific in what you are grateful for. For coworkers. search shows that showing gratitude daily example, instead of, “Good job,” write or Environment has many benefits. Steve Foran, founder of Gratitude at say, “I noticed how hard you worked at Gratitude is defined as the quality of be- Work, says, “The number one reason peo- your presentation with client G. Thank ple leave their job is because they don’t feel you.” This is where you really place grati- BY NATALIA FOOTE ing thankful or the readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. The appreciated.” Contrariwise, according to a tude into action. Feeling grateful is great, study by Wharton Business School, receiv- but showing your gratitude and apprecia- ing a “thank you” from a supervisor boost- tion is magical. This is how you can begin ed productivity by more than 50%. to transform your workplace. So, how can we be more grateful in life and at work? Begin with you. Gratitude jour- nals are popular and easily found at book- Natalia Foote is the owner of threeR, a stores or Amazon. However, a simple $1 company bringing mindfulness, medita- composition notebook will do. Give your- tion and yoga practices to the workplace. self three minutes and write down what Her mission in life is spreading love and you are grateful for. It can be big, like “my light in the world. When not spending health,” or small, like “the AC is working.” time with her family, you can find Nobody needs to see it, but simply writing Natalia taking and teaching yoga it down will make it tangible for you. The all around Lake Nona. more often you write in your journal, the more you’ll notice how grateful you are and all the things you can be grateful for. Another tool is to remind yourself as you are driving to work to simply think of who or what you are grateful for at work. You can play a game with yourself. Every red light or red car on the highway means you get to think of one thing you are grateful for. Couldn’t think of one while driving?

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1. Take 100% responsibility of your life heart. Smile and fully enjoy their I hope that from the above list you found experience by committing to be the presence. a few points you can use right now to live, director of your own movie. Only the 11. Identify and confront your fears. Don't to create and to appreciate. Every experi- director can choose who is the victim allow an emotion to keep your dreams ence should help shape a better version of and who is the hero … choose wisely. hostage. If you need help, consult a you. It’s all about who you are becoming. Edward A. Rodriguez 2. Don't live from memory but from your professional. As someone once said: Live every day like your last because one day you will be right. The other day, while we were lying in bed, potential. Set amazing goals and dis- 12. Discomfort is the currency to your my wife had a headache and asked me to cover how far you can go. dreams. Not feeling good about doing Get In-Powered! get her a Motrin. I grabbed a bottle of wa- 3. Goals are there to reveal how powerful something is not an excuse to avoid ter on the side table, went to the medicine you already are, not to test your worth. taking action toward your dreams. cabinet in the bathroom, took a Motrin, Edward A. Rodriguez is a coach, co- Set the "What," learn the "How," and 13. Every morning and night, think about and I swallowed the pill myself. Say what? author and transformational trainer. He make it happen. three things you can feel grateful Yes, I did. is founder and CEO of Better Graphics 4. Dream big, but start small. Your goals about. Feel it. (a promotional products company) and Sometimes, we are so much hypnotized by should be outside of your comfort zone, 14. Meditate. For many years, I was re- In-Powerment! Center (an international our habitual thoughts that we are not con- but the small actions that will lead you luctant to try it. Oh, how wrong I was. training company for productivity and nected to the now, doing things automati- to your dreams don't need to be. Now I have more focus and better con- cally, missing the next "big" turn on our personal development). He is an NLP, 5. Have a relentless focus. Learn to control of my emotions. You can try apps HNLP, and neuro-strategy certified lives, or simply taking the wrong pill. We trol distractions from people, from such as "Calm" or "10% Happier." You are so anchored into our past experiences trainer. He has many certifications technology and, yes, from your own will be happy you did. Pun intended. as a life and executive coach, serving or worrying and daydreaming about the thoughts. future that we lose our sense of time and 15. From your past "bad" experiences, you clients in different countries. Edward our present vanishes along with the oppor- 6. Reward your efforts … don't wait to either get the pain or learn the lesson. has developed internationally known tunity to live, to create and to appreciate. achieve your goals to feel good, and If you learn the lesson, the pain tends transformational programs and has you will achieve them faster. to disappear. If you don’t, sometimes Amazingly, very often we ask ourselves co-authored books like La Biblia de la 7. "Leave the drama to your mama." Yes, you might find yourself, unconscious- Motivación (The Bible About Motivation) if there is life after we die, but, given our ly, repeating the class. current lifestyle of deep trance and dis- sometimes things are tough. Don't and Empowered, which was co-written tractions that overwhelm, the question we think of them better than what they 16. Identify and confront your limiting with other authors such as Wayne W. should be asking is: Could I truly live are, but don’t make them worse, either. beliefs that prevent you from creating Dyer, John Assaraf (from the movie The before I die? 8. Let it go. You know what I am talking the life you want. Yes, you can. Yes, you Secret), Brian Tracy, etc. For more infor- deserve it. And, yes, you are worth it. mation, call 1-888-2-IN-POWER or write The past is a canceled check and your fu- about, don’t you? Ed Forman once said to [email protected]. ture is an illusion unless you decide to step that all the water in the world will nev- 17. Pause your "busyness" and enjoy the out of the habitual trance and make it your er sink a ship unless it gets inside. silence. In a great symphony, you will own … intentionally. For this reason, I 9. Turn the phone off! When you are with find highs, lows and pauses; so it is in want to share 18 things you can do to help someone, BE with that someone. life. Enjoy it. you accomplish just that: 10. When you hug someone, feel their 18. Forgive. Do it for you. It will liberate you.

recognizing their efforts and Get Traction: progress toward the larger company Celebrate the goals. This recognition will boost the energy and mood Small Wins and of the team, and it will be felt throughout the office. Build a Culture of My clients use several tools from the EOS (Entrepre- Accomplishment neurial Operation System) toolbox to track and measure their accomplishments BY CHRIS WHITE, CERTIFIED EOS on a weekly basis. One tool is IMPLEMENTER AND AUTHOR the Level10 Meeting Agenda that tracks their weekly KPIs (key performance indicators), To-Dos (7-day action items), Rocks (quarterly priorities) and Company Issues. At the end of the meeting, each team member rates the meeting on a scale of 1-10, 10 being the best. Rating the meeting is an opportunity to recognize the small accomplishments during the week.

Chris White Time and time again, I hear team members say, “I never rate anything a 10.” To an extent, I get it. A 10 can be So, the next time you have an opportunity All too often, leaders and managers of perceived as perfection, and perfection to recognize a small win, celebrate it! Ring teams in business overlook the impor- doesn’t exist. But what if you hit your KPI a bell or give a round of applause. (You tance of celebrating small wins. Have you goals for the week, completed your list of might even give your team a 10!) ever heard your boss say, “It’s about time To-Dos, all of your Rocks are on track for Without the small wins, there would this team made some progress”? (I know the quarter, and the team solved a few im- be no big celebrations! I have in my early career in corporate portant company issues? Isn’t that worth sales.) Although the intent was to recog- celebrating? Remember, small wins build nize progress, the tone was negative and confidence, and they’re also an opportu- Chris is a successful entrepreneur, author uninspiring. nity to reflect on what’s working (so you and head coach at Traction in Florida. As a leader and/or team member, it’s can do more of it). Research shows that He’s passionate about helping entre- important to recognize individual’s and when employees see visible progress and preneurs get what they want from their team’s accomplishments even when experience small wins, they become more business. Learn more at they’re small. When you do this, you are engaged and productive. www.tractioninflorida.com.

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 8 | NOVEMBER 2018 a bunch of times, “We are #1, so no one else we convince ourselves the problem is. ing things for what they really are: failures else can do what we do.” The list goes on Many wars throughout time have started we can learn from. I suggest looking deep Creator Mindset: and on. Yet, what I have found is that this as a blame of the other, a vilification of within and taking responsibility for your amounts to nothing more than a list of ex- some unknown. own shortcomings. Lord knows I have The Secret of cuses. But, I am here to tell you that there is some significant shortcomings! While it is The problems inside a company are rarely nothing truly normal about it! Any decent incredibly hard, the thing is, it might make Denial perceived as being internal. It’s just about study of the Creator Mindset maintains your business run more smoothly – and it always believed to be external. And in the that the light of creativity must not be ex- just might make you a better person. search to place blame, it’s tempting and tinguished. And keeping that light ignited BY NIR BASHAN even “normal” to look anywhere but inside relies on taking the blame for our own to place that blame – it’s far easier than shortcomings. You cannot be creative and Nir Bashan is an executive creative taking responsibility. use creativity to solve problems if you are director/managing director with over 18 unwilling to accept both the failures and This phenomenon is a side effect of hu- years of advertising, entertainment and successes of your ventures. man nature that allows us to believe that business development experience. He helps the problem is not us. It serves our ego. It Not all enterprises will succeed. Some will teach folks in non-creative fields how to serves to protect us and shield us from a fail for reasons other than your doing. think creatively to solve problems. He leads long, hard look in the mirror, which tends Some will fail for reasons directly of your workshops and lectures on topics relating to be one of the hardest things for humans doing. There is far too much finger-point- to The Creator Mindset. He is publishing a to do. ing these days. And far too little accepting book on The Creator Mindset, which will be responsibility. Quite frankly, I am alarmed released soon. Visit nirbashan.com Companies are the same way. It is more by the recent trend in our society to not for more information. comfortable to place the blame on some- take the blame for anything. It seems that thing or someone else, the unknown other we never allow ourselves to fail. We give Nir Bashan who is blocking progress, blocking the trophies out for just trying instead of see- market, blocking invoicing or whatever In my line of work, it seems that I deal with lots of problems. And often. No one ever calls me when things are going well. And it feels as if each one of these problems is unique. After all, every man thinks his burden is the heaviest. So, likewise, every company thinks its issues are unique. It turns out that I have spent most of my career trying to find a unifying theory. Is there one thread to tie all of these issues together? Is there something that holds true for all companies, no matter what problems come up? It seems I have uncovered a big surprise. And it’s something that comes as a shock to my clients each and every time I un- cover it because we all think our problems are unique and that we are the only ones in the world who have to deal with them. But, it is no surprise to me because I see it time and time again across different companies. I will fill you in on this deep, dark secret that no one ever wants to talk about. The secret is that companies almost always believe that their problems lie somewhere else, somewhere other than with them. They are in denial. “It’s not my fault,” they say; it’s someone or something else. The market right now is not receptive, the clients are not buying at this time of year, it’s not our ego-laden culture. Or what I hear

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 9 | NOVEMBER 2018 area a bit stressful. Changing road pat- terns during construction, one-way road Nona Growth: usage, more congestion … and finally the intersection of Moss Park Road and Storey Storey Park Park Boulevard is complete. No one likes traffic, and some are even Boulevard apprehensive about growth. Although it might seem that government officials make these decisions overnight, these plan are BY SOPHIA ROGERS years in the making. With a bit of research online, I found agreements between the What’s Happening East of Narcoossee City of Orlando and OUC to realign Moss Road? Park Road and connect to Innovation Way dating back to 2001. Then, in 2004, Orange County approved the Innovation Way Overlay, a vision for East Orange County as a mixed-use, high-tech cor- ridor connecting the University of Central Florida, Lake Nona’s Medical City and Orlando Inter- national Airport. Fast forward to 2016, Orange County approved amendments to the comprehensive plan related to a project known as Sunbridge, including amendments to the Long Range Transportation Plan to incor- porate certain framework roadways serving the area. (Source: orangecountyfl.net)

Image Courtesy of Orange County FL The growth near this area is comprised of three roadway segments: the easternmost When was the last time you drove on Moss extension of Dowden Road, the crea- Park Road? For neighbors in communities tion of proposed Storey Park Boulevard near North Shore and Isle of Pines, Moss to the south of the newly extended Dow- Park Road is a main artery that commut- den Road, and the creation of proposed ers use for travel to Narcoossee Road or Innovation Way to the west of proposed the 417 Expressway. For more than a year, Storey Park Boulevard. What’s happened road construction made commuting this so far? Dowden has been extended and now connects to Sto- rey Park Boulevard. The Innovation Way connector to Dow- den Road is under construction. Park Road to Narcoossee Road north, then booming future in our corner of southeast head east onto Dowden Road. Orlando. For Innovation Mid- dle School students Notable projects currently under construc- coming from the tion near Storey Park Boulevard include Sophia Rogers is a Lake Nona area resi- North Shore/Isle DR Horton Orlando’s Corporate Office, dent and Realtor/founder of of Pines area, the Orlando Health’s freestanding Emer- NonaHomeGuide.com. A wife and opening of Storey gency Room, Randal Walk Townhomes mom of four, family, relationships and Park Boulevard cre- by Mattamy Homes, Storey Park by Len- real estate are her passions. She can be ates a direct route to nar Homes, Meridian Park by Mattamy reached at [email protected]. school. Prior to the Homes, and Belle Vie by Beazer Homes. road opening, par- What to look for in the future: Tavistock’s ents had to take Moss Sunbridge Community. Eventually, these Storey Park Blvd., Drone Photo by Sophia Rogers roadways will provide infrastructure for a

Sally Ride Elemen- as well! tary and the Nobilo Behind If you would like to show your sup- Foundation have port, please feel free to make a dona- also identified stu- tion. You can change a child’s Christ- The Scene: dents “that need mas by donating $100. For further more one-to-one at- information on the Nobilo Foundation The Nobilo tention in academ- and to make a donation, please go to ics. Some students www.thenobilofoundation.com, Fa- need more help Foundation cebook @TheNobiloFoundation, or con- than just help aca- tact Selena Nobilo at [email protected]. And Sally Ride demically, they need someone to talk to,” says Principal Elementary Raquel Flores. Sophia Rogers is a Lake Nona area resi- School Nobilo Foundation dent and Realtor/founder of “Mustang Reading NonaHomeGuide.com. A wife and Mentors,” now in its mom of four, family, relationships and BY SOPHIA ROGERS fifth year, is a volun- real estate are her passions. She can be teer group made up reached at [email protected]. of men and women You’re probably saying to yourself, “Sally was involved in many charitable endeav- from the Lake Nona community who men- Ride Elementary? Is that a new school in ors on the tour as was his wife, Selena, tor during the school day. “All students in Lake Nona?” And the answer is yes – it’s a through the PGA Tour Wives Associa- the program have made amazing pro- new school; and no – it’s not in Lake Nona. tion. Frank explains, “When I retired from gress,” says Selena. Yet, the hearts of Lake Nona residents en- playing professional golf, it made sense courage and lift student spirits at Sally to set up this foundation to raise money Lake Nona resident Marilyn Swan vol- Ride Elementary. Located minutes outside and reach as many charities as possible.” unteers weekly. Swan is a retired senior of Lake Nona, local children are in need. Selena, a volunteer of Orlando’s Hubbard vice president from Smith Barney and As a Title I school, a majority of students House for more than a decade, adds, “Be- financial consultant of 34 years. “The come from families struggling to make ing able to give back to our community teachers at this school really love these ends meet. Breakfast and lunch is pro- gives us a sense of purpose.” children,” says Swan. “Selena spends a tremendous amount of time thinking vided, and on Friday afternoon, food is The Nobilo Foundation has been a Part- about ways their foundation can add to the sent home. An overwhelming majority of ner in Education with Cypress Park El- improvement of the school. I am happy students go home to less-than-favorable ementary for many years and continues and proud to be part of their team of men- conditions. the legacy with Sally Ride Elementary. The tors.” The new Sally Ride Elementary sits where foundation takes every student and their Cypress Park Elementary once stood. siblings shopping at Christmas and also The Nobilo Foundation views Christmas Combining the student bodies of Cypress provides support throughout the year with as a time for family and giving generously. Park and Durrance elementaries, young varying donations. The Nobilo Foundation Each year, Frank, Selena, the foundation leaders of tomorrow were welcomed on has provided each student with a school directors, and hundreds of volunteers Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. uniform shirt, funding for field trips, food accompany as many underprivileged for teacher appreciation, and helps stock children as possible on a shopping ex- For more than two decades, Orlando has inventory at the “Star Bucks Store,” where travaganza. Each child is chaperoned by been the “home away from home” for students shop with “money” they earn for a volunteer and has $100 to purchase Frank and Selena Nobilo. As a player on reaching their goals. gifts and essential supplies for them- the PGA Tour, Frank (now a TV analyst) selves and family members. You can help

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18-SYSTEM-07277 Nonahood News - November.indd 1 10/11/18 10:08 AM Better Call Saul

BY SAUL MARKOWITZ

Before we begin our journey together, let me explain something right away – if I hear someone saying to me one more time, "Better Call Saul," I'm going to scream. It happens to me so often and all I can say (sarcastically) is, "Oh! I've never heard that before!" Help me, Lord! So, why did I decide to name my monthly column something that will most likely (www.markowitzcommunications.com) give me a panic attack? I'll try to explain. in Pittsburgh, Pa. I'm originally from Buf- When I was asked by my friends at Nona- falo, N.Y. (Let's go, Bills!) and moved to hood News to create and write a monthly Pittsburgh in the early 1980s to attend the column about the world of public relations University of Pittsburgh. Been married for and promotions, I was also told to find a 30 years to a real Pittsburgher and have an creative name for this cool endeavor. As incredible 17-year-old son, Brandon (who a good husband, I asked my wife, Bonnie currently works part-time at the Marriott (definitely my better half!), to brainstorm in Lake Nona and loves it!). And, yes, our with me on the name. For some reason Sheltie, Bailey Barkowitz, is the head of (within a split second), she blurted out, our household and really enjoys her new- "Better Call Saul!" OMG! Not her, too! But, est game, "Try and catch the gecko." What- for some reason, it worked for me. I really ever. didn't want it to fit, but it did. Then came Throughout the years, I've been so fortu- our staff back in the Burgh. Both staff nate to have worked on some incredible members loved the name, too. projects, from the grand opening of many So, let's make this work. I'm easy. I'm Krispy Kreme doughnut locations to pro- open-minded. Just don't repeat the title moting dogs and cats in silly Halloween to me when I see you. I'm begging you! outfits as the national PR agency for the Promise? entire PetSmart chain (the United States and Canada). From promoting more than Okay, let's begin. My name is Saul 15 Cirque du Soleil shows to the national Markowitz, and I've been in the public PR campaign “Won't You Be My Neighbor relations/promotions/marketing busi- Days" for Mister Rogers Neighborhood, ness for many years. Actually, for more it's been an incredible run and challenge. than the last 21 years, I've been the president of Markowitz Communications Now, it's time for a new life-changing

adventure. Due to health issues with our teenage son, my wife and I have decided to find a house in the Lake Nona area (Vil- lageWalk, to be exact) and learn what life is like without cold weather, snow and scarves. So far, the people we've met in the area have been so friendly and supportive. While retaining our business in Pitts- burgh (we love our staff and our clients up north), we've also decided to begin our PR business in Florida. So far, so good. So, here's the deal. I will try to use this column as a chance to share some tips and pointers on how best to promote your businesses through strategic media relations, creative promotions and more. I’ll show you what to look for in a story and how to find the right angle to build your clientele. I truly believe there's a story in everything – you just need to find it. And, yes, you can definitely "Call (or email) Saul" if you have any questions or concerns. As a newcomer to the area, I'm always looking for your advice on the best places to find the ultimate chocolate desserts. Hey, we're in this together. Before I end my first column, here's my four important Rules of Public Relations … grab a pen and paper and write this down. (I'll wait.) Hey, I'm still waiting. (Yep, that's me singing to myself.) Okay, ready? The 4 Rules of PR: 1. Tell the Truth. 2. Never say, "No Comment." 3. If the media ever calls you and you're not sure what to say, just say, "Let me get back to you." 4. And the final rule: Get back to them. Welcome to the world of PR. Feeling good about yourself? Nice.

If you have any questions or comments, Better Call - or email - Saul at (412) 977-8517 or [email protected].

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The following are lists of the hard-working committee members who made Taste of Nona 2018 A NOTE FROM happen, as well as the vendors who participated and/or contributed gift cards for the “Bag of Gift THE CEO Cards” drawing. Gift card contributors are des- ignated by *.

CHAMBER PAGE

BY DON LONG Taste of Nona 2018 Committee September ended on a high note as we helped to welcome Lake Nona’s newest supermarket, • Chair: Cari Rubin, Cari Rubin Photography. Earth Fare, to the community as we celebrated GREAT JOB, CARI!!! their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on • Lydia Gongage, Spring Realty Orlando Sept. 29. The community welcomed this new chamber Stakeholder Partner to the area at 6:45 • Omar Hickman, Lake Nona Social a.m. on a Saturday morning, and there were • Kathrin Knowles, Bos/Janus et Cie almost 800 people there. A spokesperson for Earth Fare said it was the second largest attend- • Angie Amate, Luxury Realty ance for a grand opening in the company’s his- • Josh Moore, Marketing Nutz tory. Way to go, Lake Nona!! • Bridgette Porto, Academy Bus October was a very busy month for Lake Nona’s chamber. Of course, the highlight of the month • Jeffrey Roche, Innovative Network Solu- was our sixth annual Taste of Nona signature tions, Inc. event. But, that is not all. The month also includ- • Sophia Rogers, Sophia Rogers Real Estate ed three ribbon cuttings for chamber members. • Andy Sellers, Andy Sellers Real Estate, Equi- Our staff and ambassadors, along with members tyPro Realty of the board of directors and excited members, welcomed Chill Pop Lounge, Crunch Fitness • Claudia Swonger, Lotus Blossom Coun- (Belle Isle), and Laureate Insurance Partners seling, LLC as we cut the ribbon for these exciting new ad- • Tyler Washington, Lost Society Media & ditions to our region and the chamber. In addi- Marketing tion, chamber members and guests enjoyed a classy First Tuesdays hosted by the Hemisphere • Saul Markowitz, Markowitz Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Orlando Inter- Communications national Airport. Taste of Nona 2018 Vendors & 6th Annual Taste of Nona Contributors As mentioned above, October’s schedule also in- • 310 Nona* cluded our fall signature event, Taste of Nona, • Bolay Lake Nona LLC* held at the Courtyard & Residence Inn by Mar- riott in Lake Nona Town Center. This red-carpet • Bonefish Grill* event featured culinary treats from nearly 30 • Canvas Restaurant & Market* local restaurants and other culinary providers. The 400 attendees partook of sample portions • Cap's Kitchen Creations of signature entree menu items, desserts, and • Chicken Salad Chick* cocktails, including wine and champagne. En- tertainment was enjoyed from Jared Violin and • Chill Pop Lounge* DJ Chocolate Rain while a silent auction bene- • Christy’s Creations, LLC* fiting Friends of Fisher House was also a feature. • Drive Shack Celebrity Appearance • Eagle Creek Golf Club & Belfry Speaking of entertainment, I had the pleasure Restaurant* of introducing recording artist Robert (Kool and • Fresh Healthy Meals the Gang) Bell (remember the disco hit, Cel- • Green Juice USA* ebrate?) to those attending the Taste of Nona event. Kool said hello to everyone from the • Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport* stage and introduced one of his new ventures, • Jeremiah’s Italian Ice* Just Kool Cologne, to the crowd. Kool also auto- graphed a cologne package and offered it as an • Marlow's Tavern* auction item for the silent auction at the Taste. • Mobile Greens Wellness I want to thank Brian Bacchus of Luxury Rides, Inc. for coordinating Kool’s visit. • Ohm Woke • Orlando Food Department Co.* Silent Auction for Friends of Fisher House • Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa* Your chamber wants to thank everyone for the • Rock and Brews* excited response to our silent auction. Your gen- • Rubio's Coastal Grill* erosity and participation resulted in more than $4,000 in proceeds to support our local Fisher • Sus Hi Eatstation House at the Orlando VA Medical Center. • The Naked Cupcake*

Thanks Are in Order • Tijuana Flats* The success of the Taste of Nona event could not have happened without the more than 30 cham- Be sure to watch your emails and visit this page ber volunteers who worked while others enjoyed next month for exciting news about a great holi- the venue and, of course, the outstanding staff, day chamber party coming in December. led be Connie Steinwart of the Courtyard & Resi- You will not want to miss this one. dence Inn by Marriott. I want to extend our appreciation as well to Saul Markowitz for orches- tration that resulted in on-air time at WKMG Channel 6 and FOX 35 to promote the event. EVENT GALLERY

Oct. 2 First Tuesdays Exclusive Members-Only After-Hours Event at Hemisphere Restaurant, Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Chamber members, guests, and event sponsor Nona Mortgage, LLC, gather as membership director Arbra Calvert welcomes our newest members. (Photo by Bethany Osborne) Sept. 29 Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for Earth Fare LNRCC Board of Directors and staff join Devon Natario (center) and Frank Scorpiniti (center right) of Earth Fare for the Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening at 13024 Narcoossee Rd., Orlando, FL 32832. (Photo by Madelyn Long)

Sept. 19 Ribbon Cutting for Bolay Lake Nona, LLC Oct. 3 Ribbon Cutting for Chill Andy Sansone (center left), Angela Gutierrez (center), Arbra Calvert Pop Lounge (center), and Fern Powell (center right) join Bolay staff and chamber Owner Lathesia Hardy (center) and members to cut the ribbon at Bolay's new location at 12711 Narcoossee manager Reggie Adams (center Rd., Suite 120, Orlando, FL 32832. (Photo by Bethany Osborne) right) join membership director Arbra Calvert (center left) and director of economic development Paty Wright (right) as they cut the ribbon at 2483 N. Narcoossee Rd., St. Cloud, FL 34771. (Photo by Bethany Osborne)

Upcoming Events

Oct. 13 Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening for Crunch Fitness, Belle Isle Nov. 2: Inspiring Peak Performance and Passionate Living Membership director Arbra Calvert (right) joins the ownership, executive team, and staff/members of Speakers: Dr. Don Wood, Ph.D. and Dr. Leslie Hamilton, Ph.D. of Inspired Belle Isle for the Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening at 4400 Hoffner Ave., Orlando, FL 32812. Performance Institute (Photo by Nicole Perez) Keynote Topic: Innovative solutions for new levels of performance or improved mental/physical health Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Location: GuideWell Innovation Core, Innovation Theater, 6555 Sanger Rd., Orlando, FL 32827 (Lake Nona)

Nov. 6: First Tuesdays Exclusive Members-Only After-Hours event at The Belfry Restaurant, Eagle Creek Golf Club Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Location: 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd., Orlando, FL 32832

Nov. 8: Breakfast Connections at Lakehouse (Laureate Park) Speaker: Judge Fred Lauten - Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange Sept. 28 Business Luncheon at Ronald and Osceola County) Oct. 13 6th Annual Taste of Nona McDonald House Financial Crisis of Florida’s Judicial Branch and the Resulting The LNRCC’s signature event at the Courtyard & Keynote Topic: Speakers Emily Brown (left) and Mary Brooks Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona featured Closure of our Local Complex Business Court (right) with Central Florida Expressway 30 regional restaurants, wine and beer, dessert chefs, 7:45-9:30 a.m. Authority join Don Long (center) for the Time: and catering services. Chamber's September Business Luncheon to Location: 13623 Sachs Ave., Orlando, FL 32827 (Lake Nona) discuss Paving the Future of Transportation. (Photo by Madelyn Long) Nov. 27: Contagious Connecting Speakers: Dr. Linda Travelute (Travelute Leadership & People Development) & Sam Eckerson (Heritage Park Realty)/President of BNI (Business Network International), Lake Nona Chapter Keynote Topic: 3 Steps to Building a MASSIVE Personal Network This quarterly event series is all about building relationships that generate MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS revenue and success! September 15 - October 15, 2018 Time: 8-9:30 a.m. Location: Ronald McDonald House, 13551 Nemours Pkwy., Orlando, FL 32827 Nona Medical Arts (Lake Nona)

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NEW MEMBERS September 15 - October 15, 2018 9Round 30 Minute Kickbox Fitness Axiom Bank Cap's Kitchen Creations Crunch Fitness - Belle Isle Edward Jones - Ferguson Florida Hospital Inspired Performance Institute Lewis and Massey, P.A. M.Y.O.B. Consulting, LLC Perk Business Solutions Powell Building Services, LLC Tina Campbell, DeNike Realty and Property Management Wellsfargo Mortgage FEATURES

for a firm in Chicago, he was persuaded cutout panels with inspirational goals, in- to “turn in his bowtie for some flip-flops” spirations, and words translated in binary The Artist: and move to Florida to work on the now code,” said Jefrë. Each of the garages at world-renowned resort Atlantis in the Ba- the Town Center will have unique corner hamas. Jefrë moved to Lake Nona in 2004 signature elements such as “The Beacon” Jefrë and has been a resident since. In 2012, he on the existing garage that is in a form of was named as the “Emerging Artist of the a stethoscope. BY VANESSA POULSON Year,” with his thought-provoking works For “The Beacon,” Jefrë said he also found inspiration in the original stethoscope invented in 1816 by the French physician Rene Laen- nec. The particular piece also hit close to home for Jefrë, who suffered a heart attack at the age of 35, and the impact that medical technology has had on his livelihood after having triple bypass surgery. Outside of the United States, Jefrë has other extraordinary works on display, including pieces Jefre was the Concept Design Artist for the 2017 in Miami, New Orleans, Miss World America Crown Philadelphia, San An- tonio, London and Abu Dhabi. He was one of the serve as a gateway to different cities across creative concept artist the world. He is also currently in the pro- for the new Miss World cess of creating a 30-story sculpture in the America and Miss Teen Philippines that he hopes will serve as the World America crowns nation’s “international icon.” He dreams in 2017 and he’s worked of one day creating a world-known city on projects for clients, landmark like the Eiffel Tower, Arc De was contracted in part- Triomphe, or Cloudgate, though “The Bea- nerships, and gave ser- con” and the “Code Wall” are truly already vice to names such as signature landmarks here in Lake Nona. Santiago Calatrava, BIG Architects, Zaha Hadid, As Lake Nona continues to grow, be sure and Philippe Starck. to continue to look out for Jefrë’s work popping up in the area. To see more of Je- Jefrë was also com- frë’s iconic work, check out his Instagram Jefre's Carabao sculpture, Photo by Jefre missioned by The Net @JEFRE_Artist. Group, the largest green office developer in the Philippines, to create the of art. He has won various sculpture com- BGC’s (Bonifacio Global City) most iconic Jefrë Figueras Manuel, or more often petitions all over the world. “Understand- sculpture called “Selfie,” and became one NOMINATE AN ARTIST ing the people and culture of the city I’m known simply as Jefrë, might not be of the first artists commissioned for per- We are looking for interesting artists someone who you are familiar with, but if working in, as a ‘public’ artist, my work is manent art sculptures at SM Aura (Sculp- who live in the Nonahood to be featured. you live in Lake Nona, you have without about ‘the you,’ not me,” said Jefrë on his ture Contour Series) and at SM Ecom 5 If you or someone you know should a doubt seen his work before. Jefrë is the source of inspiration. (Talking Heads). He credits “almost 90%” be nominated to be a Nonahood News mind behind some of the most eye-catch- of his work as being international and he’s As the Tavistock Development Company Featured Artist, send your nomination to ing and iconic work across the Lake Nona (TDC) had progressed in their plans for an been featured in various worldwide me- nonahood.to/artist. area, including “The Beacon” and “The innovative and artistic Lake Nona Town dia outlets such as The New York Times, Code Wall.” Both of these pieces reside Center, Jefrë took interest in curating a CNN, Cosmopolitan and L'Officiel. Jefrë within the Lake Nona Town Center, and centerpiece that would serve as one of the has won numerous awards and was nomi- while these two pieces might be the closest major creative elements of TDC’s vision. nated by the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian to home, they are certainly just a fraction He began developing a plan to create a Design Award in the category of “Design of the work Jefrë has created, is creating, unique set-up for a design for a garage and Mind” and was just recently featured at and will be coming in the future. what would later become “The Beacon.” “I Beijing Design Week. A Filipino-American born and raised in was interested in creating these sculptural Along with develop- Chicago, Jefrë started creating at a young white gems with a common facade treating his studio work for age and took particular interest in design ment with an iconic element that become art museums and gal- and architecture. He majored in sculp- wayfinding elements to the Town Center. leries, Jefrë has a va- ture at the Art Institute of Chicago and That then allows for other architectural riety of other projects then went on to pursue a degree from facades to be anything they want to be on the horizon, includ- Ohio State University in urban design and with the white boxes serving as a constant. ing a series of zodiac landscape architecture before attending Each garage is inspired by the current and sculptures, a sculpture the Architecture Association in London to future industries of medical, health, sci- to honor the working study Morpho-Ecologies. After working in ence and finance but also recalls the his- class, and a sculpture to the field of urban design and architecture tory of the site. The facades are waterjet

Photo by Brielle Perez Jefre's Talking Heads, Bluetooth-activated Phone Booths, photo by BJ Pascual

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 16 | NOVEMBER 2018 “Best Buddies is the world’s largest or- Tavistock ganization dedicated to ending the social, physical and econom- Development ic isolation of the 200 million people with Company Proud intellectual and devel- opmental disabilities Recipient (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people Of The Able with IDD by helping them form meaning- Trust’s 2018 ful friendships with their peers, secure Employer of successful jobs, live independently, im- The Year Award prove public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, ARTICLE BY VANESSA POULSON and feel valued by so- AND ELAINE VAIL ciety.” PHOTO COURTESY TAVISTOCK As discussed in our DEVELOPMENT COMPANY article about the program in our April Tavistock Development Company was re- edition of the paper, cently awarded The Able Trust Employer Best Buddies Inter- of the Year Award. The Able Trust’s an- national has already nual statewide Ability Awards acknowl- impacted more than edge individuals and businesses that 104,600 Floridians have made remarkable contributions alone through their to the employment of Florida residents organized efforts to When we interviewed Collins in April, he Collins for their own teams. with disabilities. This award comes after provide one-to-one friendships and men- was a part-time employee of Tavistock De- “The impact throughout our company the success of the Best Buddies Interna- toring, as well as through their outstand- velopment Company. Now, after only a lit- and culture with the addition of Shane tional program and Tavistock Develop- ing programs teaching leadership devel- tle over a year’s time, Collins’ responsibili- has been profound,” said DeMars. “We ment Company’s hiring of Shane Collins opment and employment skills for people ties have grown and he is now a full-time look forward to his continued growth as through Best Buddies Florida. (You can with IDD. The IDD community that Best employee! Collins happily shared, “I wake he thrives in his role.” Collins summed up read our online story about Collins being Buddies serves includes those with autism, up excited to go to work because of the at- the rewards of the Best Buddies program named Central Florida’s Employee of the Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, cer- mosphere. To have a full-time job helps well after receiving his award as the Best Year by Best Buddies International here: ebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries, Frag- me feel like I have a full-time calling.” Buddies Employee of the Year: “You know nonahoodnews.com/key-success- ile X, and even some undiagnosed disabili- Tavistock Development Company shared what, to me, it feels special. It feels won- better-best-service/.) ties and more. their excitement about the collaborative derful and rewarding.” Collins continued, Best Buddies International is a nonprofit “Our involvement with the Best Buddies community of Lake Nona embracing the “I want people to know that no matter if organization that helps to secure employ- jobs program has enhanced our company Best Buddies programs and opportunities. you are a bachelorette student or an ESE ment for people with intellectual and de- culture,” said Debbie DeMars, Tavistock Watercrest of Lake Nona recently hired (Exceptional Student Education) student velopmental disabilities (IDD), allowing Development Company’s vice president of a new member of their team through the in high school – join the Best Buddies them to earn an income, pay taxes, and human resources and internal operations. Best Buddies integrated employment pro- program!” continuously and independently support “Our workplace has truly been enriched gram, and several other Lake Nona part- themselves through the skills they learn in with the addition of Shane Collins, a fan- ners are beginning to also get involved the Best Buddies integrated employment tastic teammate we hired through Best with the nonprofit and are in the process program. Their website proudly states, Buddies.” of hiring exceptional employees like Mr.

(for the children’s packed lunches) Local • Gift cards (for the children’s birthdays) The children’s home is also looking for a Non-Profit shuttle bus and a kitchen remodel. Places The Central Florida Children’s Home recently hosted a golf tournament fundrais- er in late September and is also hosting Emphasis on its annual Christmas Tree sale from Nov. 17 to Dec. 17. The trees are Fraser Fir and Phrase ‘It’s for range from three to 18 feet. Prices start at $27, and trees are priced by size. One hun- The Kids’ dred percent of the proceeds go directly to the CFCH. In March, a 5K/10K is taking place, so mark your calendars to make a ARTICLE AND PHOTOS difference! BY NICOLE LABOSCO

Founded in 1973, the Central Florida Chil- Any and all donations to the CFCH are dren’s Home (CFCH) takes care of chil- tax deductible. To learn more about how dren whose parents can’t or won’t care for you can help, visit: them. CFCH is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit http://cfch.net/advice/. To donate, solely supported by donations and vol- visit http://cfch.net/donations/. unteers. Located on 10 acres right in the CFCH is located at 12569 Narcoossee Rd., heart of bustling Lake Nona, the children’s Orlando 32832. Remember, home can be found off of Narcoossee it’s for the kids! Road, across the street from Valencia and next to the KOA campgrounds. that’s our biggest goal … to make it feel like Mr. Fontana mentioned how the kids are The home currently houses 11 children but a family setting, rather than just some in- always so eager and excited to check the can support up to 24 at one time. CFCH stitution they were sent to,” Mrs. Fontana cottage to see what was donated. only accepts siblings and will not sepa- stated passionately. rate them at any point. Once the children Anyone in the community can visit the turn 18, they have the option of living in Jordan formerly worked in the medical children’s home and host events for the the transitional housing on the property as field and RJ was a veterinary technician, kids as long as the house mom and dad long as they are working, in school or both. but the reason they ended up where they are present. Those types of events are in- This gives the young adult the opportunity are now is truly awe-inspiring. “I can re- tended to remind the children that they to still live on the property and visit his or late to the kids,” stated Mr. Fontana. “I are loved and appreciated outside of the her younger siblings, but also a chance to was in foster care from ages three to 18. home. become more independent. We found the perfect niche of what we “We want to be there, we want to see them were looking for. … We were looking for graduate, we want to see them grow up. The home functions with an emphasis on something that was more family-oriented. being family-oriented and on academic We’re not trying to replace their parents, When we started working in the children’s but we’re trying to be there for them,” achievement to ensure the children are home, we found purpose in our lives.” well prepared for vocational training or Mr. Fontana indicated. “We’re essentially higher academic studies. The focus on Mr. Fontana went on to explain how all step-parents or co-parents. There will be feeling and maintaining a real “home” of the kids play sports and get along. The times we agree and disagree, but we want atmosphere translates over to assigning children’s parents can visit once a month, the same thing of the kids being happy and chores and responsibilities to the children and they get to go home for the holidays. successful.” to help develop discipline and character. Phone calls to the children’s families are If you are interested in donating to the also allowed once a week. House dad RJ Fontana and his wife, Jor- Central Florida Children’s Home, the dan, known as the house mom, manage All of the furniture in the home was gra- items that are always on the needs list are: ciously donated, and on-site there is a RJ (House Dad) and Jordan (House Mom) with the Lake Nona children’s home. The cou- • Laundry detergent their newborn baby boy, Carson (just three days ple strongly believes in family. “I think shed intended solely for donations from the community called “Kay’s Kottage.” • Capri Suns, lunch meats, condiments old at time of picture)

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 17 | NOVEMBER 2018 tral Florida while delivering outstanding training for physicians. Brandon will begin UCF Lake Nona her new role on Jan. 1, 2019. Brandon comes from a background of in- Medical Center tensive training and education in the medical field. Her mother was a PBX operator Names (Post Box Exchange phone system) at the local hospital, so she spent a lot of time visiting the facility and witnessed firsthand Wendy Brandon people who were passionate and dedicated to caring for others. Brandon earned her As CEO bachelor’s degree in business administra- tion from the University of Tennessee at Martin and her MBA from The Jack C. BY VANESSA POULSON Massey School of Business at Belmont University. With more than two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, Brandon has served for 10 years as CEO of HCA’s Central Florida Regional Hospital, a 221-bed facility in Sanford. Brandon has 24 years of experience as a hospital leader UCF Lake Nona Rendering and has worked with many experts in their fields to expand access to services needed in the local community – from expanding has played a pivotal role in our partnership Lake Nona Medical City, improve qual- cardiac and surgical services to develop- with UCF at Lake Nona, and we are excited ity of life for the community, and provide ing a Level II Trauma Center and an acute to have her lead our newest hospital in the education that ignites careers in medicine medical inpatient rehabilitation center, Central Florida region,” said Michael P. at UCF Lake Nona Medical Center.” and broadening access to the ER. Joyce, FACHE, president of HCA Health- care’s North Florida Division. “Under her “I look forward to bringing all the resourc- leadership, we will advance healthcare in es of HCA Healthcare and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine combined with the best physicians and staff together for the common mission of the care and improvement of human life,” said Brandon. She hopes to help the UCF Lake Nona Medical center to “recruit and retain the best clinicians and staff to help ensure our hospital provides the community high quality, comprehensive care.” She wants to help the University of Central Florida Wendy Brandon College of Medicine to build a healthcare resource that not only serves the needs of the residents of Lake Nona, but will also work to educate healthcare professionals Wendy Brandon, FACHE (Fellow of the whose expertise and research will impact American College of Healthcare Execu- the lives of potentially millions of people tives distinction of board certification in across the globe long into the future. “The healthcare management), has been named physicians, nurses, therapists and other by HCA Healthcare and the University of clinicians who train at UCF Lake Nona Central Florida College of Medicine as the Medical Center will have the benefit of new CEO of the UCF Lake Nona Medical learning from the clinical expertise and Center. The facility is scheduled to open compassion of some of the best and bright- by the end of 2020. The teaching hospital est in healthcare today,” said Brandon. represents the future of medicine in Cen- “Wendy is a seasoned, dynamic leader who

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NHN: How long have you been using the 3D mod- Craig Johnson, MD, Enterprise eling? Director of Interventional Radiology CJ: I think the first one we printed was about three years ago, and those were Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH) some of the most basic ones. was awarded The Innovation of the And then we had a bunch of hurdles that we had to solve on being very important to know where to cut Year in Patient Care award by the from, where to not cut to not run into Florida Hospital Association (FHA) able to use the technology that we use for MRI scans to convert them into a giant blood vessels or uritors that on Oct. 4 at The Celebration of Ser- drain the urine and keep the kidneys vice Awards Ceremony in Orlando. data set, similar to JPEG converting to a GIF. It’s a very easy process for going. But we’ve printed way more NCH was given the award due to than that – 100, 200 of them. But their 3D modeling program that us to do now, but in the beginning, it wasn't such an easy process. And ones that we've actually used to put has proven to be a significant aid down in the middle of the table and in cancer and cardiac surgeries as then being able to create what we call “segmentation,” which is just 3D rep- help the different surgical subspe- well as preoperative interventional cialist decide on how they're going radiology. resentation of all the different organs in the body. Everything to do the procedure in that advanced from the skin to the rib format, that's been around 30. to the lungs, heart – the NHN: How accurate are these entire chest or the entire 3D prints? abdomen and then being able to take pieces of that CJ: “High fidelity” is the key term. out that aren't relevant It's a complete high fidelity system to the surgical procedure from beginning to end. It is accurate that needs problem-solv- to much less than a millimeter. One ing from all the subspe- period on a piece of paper is one mil- cialists. And then deciding limeter. It’s accurate to that point. If what to leave in – criti- you came in and we did a whole body cal vital structures that scan, we could make a complete rep- we need to decide where lica of your entire cells from top to we’re going to make the bottom and it would be the identical incisions, how we’re go- height of you, your fingers would be ing to approach the actual the same size, everything. surgeries, and what to look out for complication- NHN: In the future, what would wise for the surgeries. be the next thing Nemours Chil- dren's Hospital is known for NHN: How many pain the innovation realm for 3D tients has this tech- printing? nology helped so far? CJ: Continuing to advance digital CJ: We’re probably at and 3D guidance systems, going into about 30 now. And we the VR and haptic feedback where don't do it for everybody. you put on gloves that have little sen- We certainly do it for sors and you put on your glasses and complex cases that really you're in a new world. When you need every additional in- actually shake somebody's hand in put that we can do. Com- that world, you feel your hand be- plex cases such as a new ing shaken. That's [going to] allow to baby born with a complex simulate surgeries even better. Right congenital heart disease; now we have wonderful anatomic info a disorder in which all of to make decisions on where to cut, but the blood vessels in the to be able to do more and know more heart were not formed before you actually put the patient to correctly, inserting into sleep, I think that’s going to become the wrong locations, in more of the future and make the sur- which a surgeon would gery quicker. need to cut those vessels The hospital has received awards and to rearrange inside every year since opening its doors the chest so the baby can in 2012, this being the sixth award live a normal life for as in six years from FHA and their long as they possibly can. fifth Innovation of the Year award. Or the abdominal can- To learn more about this unique, cer surgeries where you personalized and life-saving medi- have a giant tumor that's cal technology using 3D mod- growing into adjacent eling, watch the short video here: structures and all the nonahood.to/nemours-award. things that should be in the abdomen are in ab- normal locations, twisted and turned, and its very,

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The #MeToo movement, started by the activist Tarana Burke, a sexual assault survivor in the mid-2000s, and a tweet by Alyssa Milano in Oc- tober of 2017, has quickly moved from a simple Twitter hashtag to a prominent call out among survivors of sexual assault or misconduct. At the time of this article, the #MeToo hashtag has more than 1.1 million mentions on Twitter, along with an engagement rate on the subject of 8.1 ginning to learn in this day and age skin for so many people to see, es- million. that they no longer have to tolerate pecially if you are a woman in the The truth is, #MeToo has gotten peo- what their mothers and grandmoth- public eye where your life is already ple talking. For much of modern his- ers would’ve once called “boys just under constant scrutiny and ridicule. tory, many women have faced sexual being boys” or what was thought of However, it is only with the progres- assault, verbal or physical abuse, and as acceptable forms of treatment for sion of not only honesty and open- simply disrespectful treatment by women on dates, in committed rela- ness, but also understanding and men in day-to-day life. Sexual assault tionships, or in public. Social media compassion, that we as a society has been the butt of numerous jokes has helped to create a profound shift can move forward from this type of in movies and television shows, and in how men and women are honest behavior and abuse being seen as a often these dangerous levels of ac- with themselves and the public about commonality or “acceptable.” With- ceptance and stereotyping “typical” issues within society that need to be out accountability, there’s no way of male behavior have been associ- addressed. to help survivors, as well as the next ated with overgeneralization and ra- Teach your children and teenagers generation, learn respect, honesty, tionalizing what is and is not appro- what it means to respect and care and the understanding that actions priate. about the people who they are dating do have consequences. The consequences for the men ac- or interested in. Talk to your daugh- If you or someone you know has cused by the #MeToo movement ters about what is acceptable and un- been sexually assaulted, the follow- have varied. Some men, such as Ben acceptable behavior and what makes ing is a list of resources that may be Affleck, John Travolta, and President her feel uncomfortable. But most im- of service to you: portantly, if someone comes to you Donald Trump, have faced no conse- • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest or comes out to the public, our im- quences for the actions they’ve been National Network) is the nation’s mediate reaction should not be one accused of. Others, such as Matt Lau- largest anti-sexual violence or- of pushing them aside or casting off er or Bill O'Reilly, have been forced ganization. Here is their national the behavior of the accused as “boys out of their permanent positions as Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656- being boys” or “just playing around.” a result of the accusations. Men like HOPE (4673). Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby are When we teach teenagers and young actively facing criminal charges, with adults to discredit their feelings and • The Crisis Hotline offers free 24/7 the latter being convicted and sen- ignore the behavior of those that is support for people in crisis. Just tenced to jail time. unacceptable, we invalidate their own text 741-741, and a trained coun- ability to know whether or not they selor will respond immediately. In a time where more women are have been violated or mistreated. We coming forward to share their own • National Teen Dating Violence teach the younger generation to make personal stories and experience with Abuse Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 or the same mistakes if we simply say, sexual assault, there is no more im- www.loveisrespect.org/. “If the previous generations got away portant time than now to bring forth with it, why shouldn’t they?” • Safe Horizon: www.safe- conversations that actively promote horizon.org/get-help/ healthy relationships, honesty and Sharing these stories is not always domestic-violence/ accountability, as well as encourag- easy. Men and women who have #our-programs/ ing young women (and men) to speak come forward have sometimes taken up if they have endured trauma and months, years, or even decades to connect them with the resources make their trama public. It can be they need. Young women are be- hard to wear your wounds on your

• Replace the habit of negative thinking with another (positive) Rising Above: habit to fill that void. The Voices in • Listen closely to what the negative voice is saying: Listen to the limitations you are setting and Your Head start working on them. “I will never have time” means you need BY SAMIA SOLH a schedule. “I am not in the right environment” means you need to make a space for yourself. “My Whether you are the CEO of a busi- life is a total mess right now” ness, taking your first steps as an en- translates to you needing to start trepreneur, or a stay-at-home mom come with creating a balanced and area by area and organize it. You or dad, I am sure you have two voices successful life because once you make have to put in the work. in your head: One that pushes you on it to the other side, the pride and self- your journey to success as an encour- satisfaction are unparalleled. Wake up one day and decide to be aging voice and a supportive guide a doer, a dreamer. Push yourself to Here are four techniques used to and another that brings you down break barriers and build empires. drown out the negative voice in your every chance it gets. I call the latter You have one chance to experience head and increase your chances of the “Sabotager,” as it is the voice that life as yourself. It really comes down living a life that allows you to love says, “Don’t get out of bed,” or, “You to how badly you want a better life. who you are and where you are in life: can’t do it,” or, “It has already been If you can’t take the time to disci- done, so why even try?” The Sabotag- • Be a fountain, not a drain: Be pline yourself, maybe you just don’t er’s main goal is to stop you from be- aware of every action and thought want it badly enough. Finally, if the coming the best version of yourself. throughout the day and adjust Sabotager creeps into your mind, quickly. It’s not that success- just remember that you have control Succeeding in life is challenging. It ful people don’t have negative over your mind, it’s not the other can test your sanity, try your rela- thoughts, it’s that they don’t let the way around. tionships, and force you to honestly negative thoughts take over and assess your abilities. On some days, drain them. the positive voice is pretty loud, and on other days the negative one takes • Every day is the perfect day to be A negative mind will control. It is in these moments when the first day of a new beginning: never give you a you need to access the power you have Don’t be too hard on yourself if positive life. within and channel the positive, mo- you have previously failed to go tivating, inspiring voice that empow- through with your plans. If you ers you; a voice that reminds you that have to, set a mantra for yourself roadblocks and setbacks are expected to trigger the positivity that we and to persevere anyway. Being a suc- all seem to minimize while giving cess is not meant to be easy. So, try to negativity our full attention. enjoy the blood, sweat and tears that

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Mission Viejo, Calif., staged the prestigious event in 2013. USTA: Making “The USTA National Campus will provide the perfect venue for these world-class ath- History With letes as they all look to win the prestigious end-of-year championship. The Orlando World-Class community and especially Lake Nona have shown great support for the various types of events that have taken place at Athletes and the campus, and these athletes will be sure to feel it as well,” said USTA chairman of American the board and president Katrina Adams in April, when the event was announced. Legends Following the wheelchair masters, the USTA National Campus will host the 10th and final event on the 2018 Invesco Series BY DANIEL PYSER QQQ tennis circuit. The one-night tour- PHOTOS COURTESY OF USTA nament, which will take place Dec. 6, will NATIONAL CAMPUS feature four American legends – former world No. 1 and two-time French and Aus- Thousands of tennis competitors have tralian Open champion Jim Courier, for- flocked to the USTA National Campus this mer world No. 1 and 2003 US Open cham- fall to participate in the USTA League Na- pion Andy Roddick, former world No. 4 tional Championships, kicking off the final and U.S. Davis Cup star James Blake, and quarter of the year that is jam-packed with 2004 Olympic silver medalist and former events in Lake Nona. Estab- lished in 1980, USTA League has grown from 13,000 players in a few parts of the country in its first year to more than 310,000 players across the nation today, making it the world’s largest recrea- tional tennis league. The USTA Junior Team Ten- nis (JTT) National Cham- pionships will headline the beginning of November, as the 32 best 14-and-under and 18-and-under JTT teams from around the country head to Lake Nona to battle for a national title. David Wagner in action against Andy Lapthorne in a wheelchair match at the 2018 US Open

U.S. Davis Cup star Mardy Fish. The Invesco Series QQQ is the North American tennis circuit for champion tennis players over the age of 30. John McEnroe, An- dre Agassi, Pete Sam- pras, Marat Safin, Mi- chael Chang, Tommy Haas, Lleyton Hewitt and Mark Philippous- sis are among the other tennis legends who compete in the event. Dylan Alcott in action against David Wagner in a Wheelchair Quad Singles Final Each Invesco Series during the 2018 US Open QQQ event features special VIP experiences, including hit-with-the-pro opportuni- Also, two of the biggest events in USTA ties and special back-stage access. All tick- National Campus history will be staged et, experience and event information can just a few weeks later. First, the NEC be found at www.InvescoSeries.com. Wheelchair Tennis Masters, the Interna- tional Tennis Federation’s official year- This is the first time the USTA National end singles championships on the UNIQ- Campus is hosting an event of this mag- LO Wheelchair Tennis Tour, will be held nitude, giving local residents the opportu- in Orlando for the first time. The event, nity to watch some of the game’s all-time which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, greats play on the very same Lake Nona will take place Nov. 28-Dec. 2 and is free courts they utilize on a daily basis. For to the public. more information on USTA National Cam- pus events, as well as programs including This will be the second time in six years the newly available red clay courts, visit that the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, ustanationalcampus.com. which features the world’s top eight men, top eight women, and top six quad players, has been held in the United States, after

USTA National Campus www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 22 | NOVEMBER 2018 tifying each injury. weight on the area. condition.

ACL Injuries Shoulder Injuries Symptoms of this injury include difficulty Prevention gripping and holding objects due to ex- The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is Rotator cuff injuries are the most common treme pain and weakness in the arm. Ten- And Treatment one of the four ligaments in the knee and type of shoulder injury, usually resulting nis elbow can usually be treated at home is important for maintaining stability. In- from a fall in younger athletes or wear with ice and rest. Extreme cases may re- jury to this ligament can be extremely det- and tear in the older population. Rotator quire physical therapy Of Common rimental to one’s athletic career. Athletes cuff tendinitis results in a lot of pain in the can best protect themselves from this in- area, including aches and stiffness. Many Seeking Treatment Injuries: What jury by asking their coach to implement an try to play through this injury, but it’s im- Most of these common sports injuries can ACL injury prevention program into their portant to seek help from a sports medi- be prevented by stretching often, learn- training and conditioning program. cine specialist and appropriately treat the Every Athlete ing proper technique, wearing protective shoulder through rest, anti-inflammato- Unlike many other injuries, ACL injuries gear if needed, and alerting parents and ries, rehabilitation and, in some cases, Should Know don’t normally occur from contact. Move- coaches of any early symptoms. However, corticosteroid injections. ments including sharp cuts in direction, if you experience a serious injury that may landing from a jump incorrectly, or stop- Rotator cuff tears are another injury com- require surgery, you need to see a sports ping suddenly are common causes of ACL mon in older athletes or weekend warriors. medicine specialist. BY CHARLES GIANGARRA, MD, injuries. Also, ACL injuries are more com- It is usually distinguishable by pain and Your doctor can help prepare and inform ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON, mon among female basketball players and weakness, sometimes so bad that the pain you about the details of the surgery, in- UCF HEALTH soccer players. will wake a patient up in the middle of the cluding the healing process and rehabili- night. Some patients rely on conservative These injuries are often identified by a tation services available post-surgery to methods for treatment, similar to rotator popping noise that occurs when the ACL maximize your outcome. cuff tendinitis, but others may need either is torn or a feeling that the knee is giving an arthroscopic or open repair of the tissue out. Other symptoms include swelling, in the shoulder. loss of range of motion and tenderness in Dr. Charles Giangarra is a board-certified sports medicine specialist and ortho- the knee. If someone is experiencing any Tennis Elbow of these symptoms, it’s important for them paedic surgeon specialized in treating a to cease all physical activity until they are The overloading of tendons in the elbow wide range of sports-related injuries. In cleared to play by a sports medicine spe- can lead to a painful condition referred to his career, he has helped youth athletes, cialist. as “tennis elbow.” However, tennis players Olympians and pro athletes recover and and athletes aren’t the only ones at risk for get back in the game. Learn more at Unfortunately, athletes who experience an this injury. It’s usually caused by overuse ucfhealth.com. ACL injury won’t be able to return to an or repetitive or strenuous activity of the active lifestyle without surgery to rebuild wrist and arm. For this reason, musicians the ligament. After surgery, individuals like pianists and violinists often get this will most likely have to brace the knee and Dr. Giangarra attend physical therapy until the ACL is stabilized. The fall sports season is exciting for parents, players, coaches and fans. However, Sprains and Strains while athletes prepare to deliver a good season, they should also prepare for the Sprains occur when a ligament connecting potential of injury. Knowing how to avoid bones and joints is stretched or torn. The and treat common sports injuries is crucial most common types of sprains are ankle for pulling off a smooth season. sprains, wrist sprains and knee sprains. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, Football, soccer, volleyball and cross coun- bruising and a loss of range of motion. try all kick off in the fall. These are sports that involve a lot of running, twisting, Strains occur in the muscle. Strains com- turning, jumping and contact – all com- monly occur in the lower back or in the mon factors that lead to injury. Parents, hamstrings. Symptoms of a strain may athletes and coaches must have a good include pain, swelling, muscle spasms and understanding of how common injuries limited mobility. are caused and how to seek treatment for Sprains and strains are less severe than those injuries. other common sports injuries and can usu- It’s also important to be able to distinguish ally be treated with compression, icing, el- between different common sports injuries evating the area, taking anti-inflammatory in order to seek the appropriate care. Here medications, and splinting or bracing the are some of the most common injuries as- area to prevent further injury. One should sociated with fall sports and tips for iden- seek out medical attention if symptoms progress or if you are unable to put any

significantly thinning hair, according to ing has occurred. NeoGraft FUE advanced Birthday Hair the American Hair Loss Association. The technology offers a discrete solution to hair good news is that treatment is getting eas- loss, allowing patients to achieve natural- ier and more successful for this universal looking results with no linear scar, mini- Restoration problem! mal downtime and a shorter recovery period. The design of the hairline, as well as At IAS (Institute of Aesthetic Surgery) we the placement of each type of follicle in its offer both preventative and restorative correct place, allows for natural-appearing BY DR. DONOVAN ROSAS, MD (and the two are not mutually exclusive) results. Careful planning allows for further treatments, as well as surgical and non- treatments if necessary to achieve a fuller At a certain point, birthdays transform surgical options. Often, a combination of appearance of hair in key areas. As fully from exciting milestones as children to treatments is most effective. Treatment board-certified plastic surgeons, IAS doc- something many would rather forget as options include Hairmedica all-natural tors can offer this treatment in conjunc- adults. Gone are the storms of wrapping non-prescription grade shampoos, con- tion with others to boost your results of paper and mountains of toys only to be ditioners and topicals as well as prescrip- fuller hair and even treat wrinkles or jowls replaced by cliché birthday gifts and the tion-grade (Minoxodil and Finasteride) to add to your youthful appearance. inevitable hallmarks of times past. medical therapy. PRP (platelet rich plas- What did you get for your last several ma) and LLLT (low-level light therapy) While no one can turn back the clock, make birthdays? A tie? Cologne? Some home- have grown increasingly common and the choice to join others who have decided made macaroni art? Socks? As is the case show great potential. to fight the progression of looking older. Dr. Rosas Improving your hairline can go a long way in life, you don’t always get what you want Hair restoration surgery continues to to improving happiness by improving self- for your birthday (if you don’t believe me, surge in popularity. In the United States, confidence. This year, as you blow out your ask the Rolling Stones). For many men, the number of hair restoration procedures candles, IAS invites you to break the cycle the “gift” received as one approaches performed grew by 18% from 2014-2016, of socks and shaving cream, make a wish, middle age and beyond is one which was according to a survey by The International and open a very special gift to yourself that Dr. Donovan Rosas, MD, is a board- never asked for. Your father or grandfa- Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. In the will last a lifetime. Let IAS roll back the ther’s thinning hairline stares back at you past, many potential patients shied away certified, fellowship-trained and Ivy clock and roll your hairline forward. from the mirror as yet another stinging re- from (or are not candidates for) the tradi- League-educated plastic surgeon who minder that you are a year older and a year tional “strip method” of hair replacement Join us for a complimentary consultation specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive balder. The worst part of it all is that this because of the slow recovery time, the loss where we can explore all of the options very same present is re-gifted year after breast surgery. A New York City native, of feeling at the incision site, the linear available. The saying goes, “You can’t have he received his undergraduate educa- year. You will unwrap that very same gift scar on the back of the head, or the amount your cake and eat it, too!” However, they next year when you look in the mirror and of post-operative pain involved. Our pre- said nothing about combing a full head of tion at Princeton University followed by take stock … only it will, in all likelihood, ferred technique is a one-day outpatient hair just before you blow out the candles. his medical degree at the University of be more advanced. Men have a 50 percent procedure known as Follicular Unit Ex- Happy Birthday from IAS! Rochester. He undertook both his general chance of experiencing hair loss by their traction (FUE), also known as Follicular 50th birthday! surgery internship and his residency Transfer (FT). FUE has eliminated those in plastic surgery at Brown University Hair loss is a concerning and emotional concerns and opened the doors to hair res- in Rhode Island, completing his tenure herald of the inevitable march of time. It’s toration to all men – including those who easily recognized and hard to conceal. Ap- have had a traditional strip graft proce- there as Chief Resident before going proximately 50 million men (and 30 mil- dure in the past. on to a prestigious fellowship in recon- lion women) suffer from thinning hair or The FUE method of hair transplantation structive/aesthetic breast surgery at the baldness. Some can experience hair loss removes individual hair follicles from the esteemed Harvard University/Massa- even before age 21. By the age of 35, two- scalp in their naturally occurring group- chusetts General Hospital in Boston. thirds of American men experience some ings of about one to four hairs and are then degree of measurable hair loss, and by the placed in the areas of the scalp where bald- age of 50, approximately 85 percent have www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 23 | NOVEMBER 2018 Dr. Lach’s Smart Aligners: A Better Way To Your Best Smile

Faster, Better Results Even the most tremendously difficult cases ceive their first aligner from a lab, patients printing and the home scanning app, the are now completed in almost half the time can watch it print and be out the door in a orthodontic experience is more comfort- matter of minutes to start their treatment able and less intimidating for patients of BY DR. DAVID LACH, with clear, removable aligners that “Lach- right away. all ages. Clearly and truly a better way to LACH ORTHODONTICS on” and achieve great results with a fraction of the number of office visits than your best smile. it used to take. These aligners produce Saves Time and Provides Healthier Clear, removable aligners are popular Smiles among orthodontic patients now, but amazing smiles in only six to nine months or less and with only four to five office vis- My patients can check in digitally, too. Dr. David Lach is a Lach Orthodontics has had them since the specialist in ortho- 1990s. Throughout the years, treatments its from start to finish, including the place- With a special smartphone app, they can ment of retainers. Even better, we’ve cho- scan their smile with aligners from the pri- dontics and dentofa- have become faster and easier while pro- cial orthopedics for ducing better results and healthier smiles. sen to keep costs down to match the price vacy of their own home, or wherever they of braces so everyone can be a candidate. are, and send them to me every 10 days. adults and children The most recent advancement is in-office with more than 27 3D digital designing of clear, removable After reviewing, I text them treatment pro- No Wait, Same-Day Aligners gress updates and provide instructions for years of experience aligners in minutes that can be printed in Central Florida. and ready for delivery right in the office. I was chosen as one of 35 orthodontists any necessary action steps to keep their treatment on track. This allows for more He has transformed That’s right, same-day “LachAligners” are nationwide to pioneer the newest innova- nearly 20,000 here, and I’m the first and only orthodon- tion in clear aligner digital treatment plan- precise monitoring and a more comfortable patient experience. beautiful smiles. Dr. tist in Central Florida to offer this exciting ning – a programming software that scans Lach was recently new service. a patient’s teeth and fully constructs their The home scanning application allows awarded the distinction as being Lake new smile right any issues to be intercepted quickly and Nona’s only Platinum Specialist of In- before their eyes. for proactive measures to be taken so that visalign clear removable aligner treat- Once complete, the treatments are free of delays, especially for ments, which designates the highest level first clear aligner younger patients. Making adjustments in of training and experience. He was also in their treatment real time and scheduling office visits to cor- chosen to pioneer the new clear aligner plan is produced rect any issues not only saves patients’ time programming software in the Orlando by an in-office 3D but also makes treatments safer as progress market. Dr. Lach graduated at the top of printer in about is made toward a beautiful new smile. his class from the prestigious University one hour. Instead of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of waiting four to Better Overall Experience of Dentistry, recognized nationally five weeks to re- With the new 3D digital designing, 3D and internationally for its excellence in dental education. He also was awarded a Master’s Degree (MS) in oral biology from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for his original research on how computers can simulate and predict changes following orthodontic treatment.

tification of symptoms and intervention Lake Nona High are essential. Paying attention to mental health is no different than any other illness. The thing to remember is that symp- School PTSA toms look different in one child to the next.” For example, one may show sadness Helps to ‘End with tears, but another may show sadness through anger. We all are individuals with The Silence’ individual needs. According to NAMI, half of all people liv- BY SOPHIA ROGERS ing with a mental health condition start having symptoms by age 14, yet it takes 8-10 years for them to get treatment. Many teens are afraid to speak up when they need help. NAMI “Ending the Silence” changes that, letting them know that they are not alone and people care. Four Steps to Early Intervention (provided by NAMI): 1. Know the Warning Signs • Do you feel like you want to talk to your concerns, ask if an evaluation is need- • Feeling very sad and withdrawn for someone else about how you’re feeling? ed, ask for referrals, and educate yourself. more than two weeks. What NOT to say: What is NAMI? NAMI is a grassroots com- • Severe out-of-control, risk-taking be- • Don’t dismiss how they’re feeling as munity network of support for anyone haviors that cause harm to self or affected by mental health conditions – others. routine or as something that will get The teen years are hard for so many stu- better on its own. individuals and their family, friends and dents and their families. As parents, we • Sudden overwhelming fear for no rea- caregivers. “We want to ensure that no wonder what is normal behavior or if there son, sometimes with a racing heart, • Don’t say, “We all go through this, you’ll one in Central Florida who is living with is something else going on. Are they just physical discomfort or fast breathing. be fine.” mental illness is alone in their journey to typical teens or are they suffering from • Don’t ask questions that will only give recovery and mental health wellness. We things like depression, anxiety, sleep dis- • Seeing, hearing or believing things that serve Orange, Osceola and Seminole coun- aren’t real. you a yes/no answer. Don’t say, “Are orders, OCD, etc.? Are there signs to look you okay, are you having any prob- ties,” reads the namigo.org website. For for? How do we reconnect and talk with • Drastic changes in mood, behavior, per- lems?” more information or to register for classes, our kids? sonality or sleeping habits. please contact the NAMIGO Office at 407- • Don’t ask questions in any way that in- 253-1900 or [email protected]. On Sept. 25, the Lake Nona High School • Be aware of bullying. dicates you want “no” as an answer. For PTSA sponsored an “End the Silence” 2. Reach Out and Respond example, don’t say, “You’re not feeling presentation by the National Alliance for anxious about going to school, are you?” Sophia Rogers is a Lake Nona area resi- Mental Illness of Greater Orlando (NAMI). What TO say: dent and Realtor/founder of Held at Mathnasium of Lake Nona, the • Don’t promise confidentiality. • Can you tell me more about what’s hap- NonaHomeGuide.com. A wife and presentation outlined symptoms of mental pening? 3. Work With School Staff and Your mom of four, family, relationships and health conditions and gave attendees ideas Child real estate are her passions. She can be about how to help themselves, friends or • How are you feeling? reached at [email protected]. family members. Share your concerns, establish communi- • Have you had feelings like this in the cation channels, ask about classroom ad- Donna Hensel, NAMI Orlando director past? justments. of education, was the presenter. Hensel • Sometimes you need to talk to an adult 4. Provide Resources and Support shared that she is not only an educator, about your feelings. I’m here to listen. but she also has her own personal story as Would you like to talk with me? Talk with healthcare professionals. Share a parent. She went on to say, “Early iden-

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 24 | NOVEMBER 2018 may wrap the top leg and allow the toes to around your midsection. touch the mat to aid in balance. You may Namaste With also practice the pose with your back near Prediabetes: Insulin, in fact, plays a central role in all the wall to aid in balance. A strap is also of the components of the “metabolic syn- beneficial to bring the hands closer to- drome,” namely elevated fasting glucose, Natalia: gether. A variation of the pose can be done What You while lying on the mat. high blood pressure, high triglycerides, Eagle Pose Should Know low HDL (good) cholesterol, and increased Benefits: waist circumference. High insulin levels Garudasana The benefits of eagle pose are vast. Done also contribute to elevated testosterone properly and consistently, the most no- BY DAMON TANTON, MD ticeable benefits include: levels and irregular menstruation in women, polycystic ovarian syndrome, low tes- • Stronger arms, legs, knees, and ankles Your Monthly Yoga Pose tosterone levels (hypogonadism) in men, • Open shoulder joints, creating space and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). In- between the shoulder blades BY NATALIA FOOTE sulin resistance has even been linked to PHOTOS BY MICHAEL FOOTE • Open hips and IT band many forms of cancer. • Increased circulation to all joints November is a month that reminds many • Improved digestion and elimination How Can Insulin Resistance Be of that one famous fowl, the turkey. Al- Identified? though there is no official “turkey pose” • Improved balance in yoga, there are many bird poses. A few • Improved focus The best way to diagnose insulin resistance familiar bird poses are crow, pigeon, swan and, our pose of the month, eagle. (prediabetes) is to actually measure insu- Namaste! lin in the blood (normal fasting level is < Eagle pose, or garudasana, is a balancing 5 uIU/ml). Other helpful laboratory meas- and strengthening pose that helps to work on urements include fasting glucose (normal concentration. < 100 mg/dl), HgbA1c (normal < 5.7%), 1. Begin in Mountain and Glycomark (which approximates glu- Pose, or standing cose peaks). Finally, a darkening of the skin upright. creases in the neck, armpits, and/or groin Damon Tanton (so-called acanthosis nigricans) is a reli- 2. Ground into your able clinical sign of insulin overproduction. left leg and begin to lift the right foot off Do you have difficulty losing abdominal Can Insulin Resistance Be Treated? the ground. fat? Do you crave sweets and carbohy- 3. Cross your raised drates on a daily basis? Do you feel sleepy Fortunately, high insulin levels can be right thigh over after eating, or shaky when you go with- normalized with a combination of lifestyle your bent left thigh. out food for several hours? Do any of your optimization (low glycemic load diet and 4. Point your right toes first-degree relatives (parents, siblings, exercise as tolerated) plus or minus a med- toward the floor and children) have diabetes or escalating levels ication called metformin. By aggressively deepen the bend in of central obesity? If you answered yes to treating at this early stage, you can prevent the left leg. If pos- one or more of these questions, then there (or at least postpone) the progression to sible, hook the top is a high probability that you are one of the diabetes. of the right foot 80 million Americans with insulin resist- around the left calf ance (otherwise known as prediabetes). or ankle.

5. Balance on the right What is Insulin Resistance? foot. Damon Tanton, MD, is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism 6. Raise your arms Insulin resistance is a condition in which parallel to the your body becomes less able to utilize the and serves as the medical director of ground and cross insulin produced by your pancreas. This clinical practice at the Florida Hospital your arms at the resistance, which develops in one out of Diabetes Institute. To learn more and to torso. Bring the every three American adults, results in a make an appointment, visit right arm under the higher requirement of circulating insulin FHMedicalGroup.com or call (407) left arm. in order to maintain normal levels of glu- 303-2801. All of our physicians are 7. Bend your elbows cose. Once your body is no longer able to part of the Florida Hospital Care and continue to compensate completely, your glucose lev- Network. wrap the arms so els become elevated and diabetes ensues. your right forearm is closer to your face and the left forearm is wrapped What Are the Unhealthy Effects of behind it. Natalia Foote is the owner of threeR, a company bringing mindfulness, medita- Insulin Resistance? 8. Bring the palms together as close as tion and yoga practices to the workplace. you can. Her mission in life is spreading love and Insulin is, by its very nature, an anabolic

9. With each inhale, lift the elbows. light in the world. When not spending hormone. This means that its primary job time with her family, you can find is to build and store. Unfortunately, for 10. With each exhale, simultaneously pull Natalia taking and teaching yoga most Americans, the principal effect of the hands away from the face and sit a all around Lake Nona. little lower into the standing right leg. high insulin is the storage of central adi- posity (fat). Simply put, the higher your 11. Allow your gaze to be soft and look circulating insulin levels, the higher your through your hands or at your thumbs. chances of developing the dreaded “tire” Stay in this pose for 3-5 breaths. 12. Unwind the arms and legs and repeat for the left side.

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Blaze Choir, News SUN BLAZE ELEMENTARY Team, Drama Team, NORTHLAKE PARK COMMUNITY Dance, Chess Club, SCHOOL Girls on the Run, SCHOOL: FIRE SAFETY AND AN Boys on the Right ENCHANTED FOREST Track, and K-Kids. BY TODD PERKINS, PARTNERS IN EDUCATION COORDINATOR AT SUN BLAZE We invite our stu- BY SALLY SHUMAN ELEMENTARY dents to wander into an Enchanted Forest As we begin our second quarter, we are excited to Book Fair on Nov. In the Classroom – Kin- offer Sun Blaze STEAM Clubs for the second year. 7-15. The book fair is dergarten STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and a whimsical place full The kindergarten students at of irresistible books Mathematics) Clubs will run during the second and NorthLake Park have been that kids cannot wait third quarters of the school year. Sun Blaze teachers studying community help- to read so their im- direct the clubs. STEAM Clubs are completely free, ers and ended the unit with aginations can grow! however, students are required to fill out an applica- information regarding fire Family and commu- Math Team tion and write a short essay for the selection process. safety. The students were STEAM Clubs include Stellar Scientists, Stage Craft, nity late night shopping will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, from 2-6:30 p.m. engaged in their classroom Math, Coding/Escape, STEAM, Mad Scientist, Arts with fire safety activities that helped them learn about the dangers of & Crafts, and the Girls Who Code club. In addition During Bully Prevention week, our students were fire. The kindergarten teachers discussed how to call 911 in case of an to our STEAM Clubs, Sun Blaze offers additional encouraged to make positive choices and be Dream emergency and what to do if you catch fire with stop, drop and roll. opportunities for students to participate in the Sun Makers and not Dream Breakers during the Omeg- There were also discussions about smoke alarms and escape plans from aman assembly sponsored by our PTA. Our su- their home and then creating a meeting place for all family members. perhero presenter snapped a baseball bat over It was discussed how a firefighter would look in their full uniform so his leg, ripped a phonebook in two, and bent that students would not be afraid of a firefighter should they encounter steel in his teeth. Omegaman used these feats one. The culminating activity was a visit from Lake Nona Fire Station of strength as object lessons to encourage anti- and Engine 5. Each student received a firefighter’s hat, walked through bullying and to move the students’ hearts and Engine 5, and then experienced the power as they used the fire hose. All minds to contemplate positive change and a in all, the students had a great learning experience. new direction for their lives! We are thankful for all of our Partners in Edu- Enchanted Forest – A Forest Full of Tales! cation. We want to thank the following partners The Enchanted Forest Book Fair that have provided incentives and sponsored visited NorthLake Park in events for Sun Blaze since August 2018: Kevin October. There were two Family Omegaman and Yvette Kendrick (The Kendrick Team), Nights for parents and students John Madison (John Madison Landscape Inc.), to enjoy that coincided with and Richard G. Varner (GO Realty). STEAM Night and National We always want to invite our Lake Nona com- Night Out. The media center munity to follow our social media links to stay transformed into a magical connected with all that is happening at Sun place to highlight the Enchanted Blaze Elementary. The website address is Sun- Forest theme. PTA volunteers [email protected]. You can follow us on Face- created a beautiful scene that book at SunBlazeElementary. covered the wall and tables as you entered the media center. The Go, Stingrays! Enchanted Forest delighted NLP students with a wishing well, toadstools, twinkling lights, gnomes and unicorns! It was a whimsical place full of irresistible books that students cannot wait to read. Girls on the Run

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STEM Night here at ECE, we traveled to Shenandoah Chorus Elementary to compete amongst 10 other area schools. A big congratulations to Community Story Time at Eagle 9-9:30 a.m. for children 0-4 years old. We Alynda for earning 2nd place overall! Creek Elementary can’t wait to get lost in books with our pan- With more than 700 people in attendance, ther cubs! We are excited to invite our panther cubs we are happy to announce that our annual to story time in our Media Center! Story STEM Night was a huge success on Thurs- Time will take place every Friday from STEM Challenge day, Oct. 4! Our students were able to visit a pumpkin patch hosted by our PTA, Or- lando Science Center STEM Stations, our Scholastic Book Fair, and much more! It was a night to remember! Limited Space! ECE Chorus Summer Camp On Friday, Oct. 5, our chorus students Full of Learning and Fun! performed the national anthem at the Or- lando Magic game. We were honored to be Infant, Toddler, Primary, and able to perform and show others our Pan- ther Pride! Elementary, VPK, Step Up for Pinktober Students, Gardiners, Summer Camp Eagle Creek K-Kids Support Our Nature & Gardening, Sign Hello, Panther Community! Troops! Language, Public Speaking, Eagle Creek Elementary K-Kids cares about STEM Activities our U.S. soldiers. In a show of support for Physical Education, Art, Spanish, In September, we had our first school-wide our troops overseas, ECE K-Kids collected Sewing, Soccer, Karate. STEM Challenge of the year. We were so donations of supplies to be put into care excited to see so many of our students cre- packages and sent to U.S. military mem- ate Barbie Bungee Jumping Apparatuses! bers stationed abroad. K-Kid Kiana Suazo Schedule a Tour 321-270-8880 Congratulations to our top 3 ECE STEM says, “I like how we are collecting stuff for Now Enrolling for [email protected] winners: Alynda Napoleon, Sylvester Ruiz soldiers because after all they do for us, we School Year 2018-19 www.nonaparkmontessorischool.com and Gabrel Pardo. After we tested our should do something for them!” 9186 Dowden Rd. Orlando, FL 32827 kindergarten through fifth-grade bungees

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STEAM Lab. We are also excited about our MOSS PARK first ever Vocabulary Parade on Oct. 31. LAUREATE PARK ELEMENTARY We love all of our parents and volunteers ELEMENTARY SCHOOL who support Moss Park. Our students enjoy seeing you on campus, and we love the BY STEPHANIE OSMOND, MOSS family and community feel! As a reminder, BY KAREN LEE, KINDERGARTEN PARK ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL all volunteers need to be ADDitions ap- TEACHER proved, and this needs to be updated an- It is hard to believe that the first marking nually. We encourage you to sign up now! In September, Laureate Park Elementary period is over! It feels like the year was Longhorns opened their pantries to help just beginning, however, we have already Please remember to follow us on Face- fill the Lake Nona High School Safe Pan- done so much! PTA had a wonderful show- book! This will be the best way to stay up try. Laureate Park sponsored a Navy & ing at both Grandparents night and the to date on all of the exciting things hap- Silver Spirit Day and invited all students Fall Bingo night. We have established our pening at Moss Park! Of course, you can and staff to bring items that could be used 2018-2019 School Advisory Committee, always contact us with any questions! by the LNHS Safe Pantry. Our school filled which will meet on the third Wednesday a pallet of items, which were brought to of each month at 5 p.m. As we move into LNHS. the next marking period, we have already In early October, Laureate Park Long- begun our annual Boosterthon kickoff and horns participated in the Boosterthon Fun our goal this year is to raise money for a Run sponsored by the PTA. The goal of the Fun Run was to raise money for new technology in the school. Most students ran between 30-35 laps, and everyone had a great time raising money for our school. Laureate Park hosted its first Einstein Hour, which is a school-wide STEAM ini- tiative. The students loved doing STEAM projects such as apple volcanoes and apple engineering in kindergarten and the states of matter making ice cream in third grade. Students in fourth grade conducted a leaf investigation, and first and second grades created fall projects. A special thank you to all the parents who volunteered to assist in the classrooms. Speaking of STEM, LPE’s second-graders enjoyed their first of many STEM activities for the year. The students observed materials, planned a design, and created apple catchers. The students worked cooperatively as they made their catchers. Lots of scientific terms were heard throughout the classrooms. The students enjoyed hypoth- esizing and testing out their many hypotheses! All of the apple catchers were a success! Congratulations to our Long- horn second grade scientists.

Students enjoying stories with grandparents

LAKE NONA HIGH and came out with a 50-13 victory on Sept. victory. man and JV teams against East River at SCHOOL 14. The following week was a bye week for The following week, Sept. 20, both our JV Lake Nona High School, and then Oct. 18, our varsity football team. Even though it and freshman teams traveled to Winter University will travel to Lake Nona to com- was a bye week, we continued to get bet- Park High School. Both teams came home pete against our freshman and JV teams. FOOTBALL UPDATES ter and honed our skills to keep us from with a victory. Freshman won 7-0, and JV We hope to see the community out at the getting rusty for our next game. On Sept. won 18-14. Both games were well played games to support our Lions. 28, we had our homecoming game against by both teams, and the two victories were BY ANDREW GORDON Windermere High School. We were able to hard fought. On Sept. 27, our freshman and cap off our homecoming week with a 49-7 JV games against East River were canceled THEATRE UPDATES The 2018 football season is in the meat of win over Windermere. due to weather. The freshman were able to our season. Since the last publication, our The following week, we traveled to Cel- make it through the first half of the game varsity football team traveled to St. Cloud ebration High School, where our Lions before the weather came. Unfortunately, BY BELLA FUENTES, SOPHMORE came out with a 42-0 victory. On JV did not get to play that week as their Oct. 12, Harmony High School game was canceled before they were able to In addition to The Family We Chose: came to the Lion’s Den in an im- play due to weather conditions. However, A Cabaret on Oct. 6, Lake Nona High portant district matchup game. thanks to the efforts of Lake Nona’s and School’s Theatre Department also hosted Unfortunately, our Lions fell to East River’s coaches and athletic directors, Troupe 7434’s Halloween Night “Not So” the Longhorns 41-12 in a tough we were able to reschedule the freshman Creepy Carnival, a charity event benefit- loss. Our last three games of the and JV games against East River to Tues- ing the American Cancer Society. Student season will be against East River day, Oct. 16, at Nemours Stadium. volunteers created, decorated, and performed in a “not so” haunted house for (Oct. 19), Liberty High School On Oct. 4, our freshman and JV teams (Oct. 25), and Wekiva (Nov. 2). kids as well as running games and selling hosted Timber Creek at Nemours Stadi- concessions. The theatre department’s Our boys will travel to East River um. This was our freshman team’s second and then Liberty and Wekiva high next charity event will be a performance of time playing Timber Creek. Unfortunately, the one-act, The Yellow Boat, on Nov. 8 at schools will travel to Nemours our freshmen did not come out with the Stadium. We hope to continue 7 p.m. All proceeds from the show will go victory this time. However, we got to see to the Ronald McDonald House. seeing the Lake Nona community every player’s heart and determination; out at the games, supporting the JV Football they did not give up and gave everything team. they had until the last whistle of the game. Our JV and freshman teams have Our JV team also fell also been hard at work since the to Timber Creek, but last publication. On Sept. 13, our they fought until the freshmen team played Timber last whistle. On Oct. Creek home at Nemours Stadium. 11, our freshman team We were originally supposed to traveled to Oak Ridge play Cypress Creek, but they did High School, where not have enough players for a our boys came out freshman team, so we were able with a 21-12 victory. to schedule to play a second game Oak Ridge did not against Timber Creek. Unfortu- have enough players nately, our freshman team lost a for a JV team, so our close game against Timber Creek. JV team was not able On the same night, our JV team to compete that night. traveled to take on Cypress Creek, Oct. 16 is the make-up Varsity Football where they came out with a 38-0 game for the fresh-

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The Arts, Culture and Magic of IMMERSE 2018

Story on Page 3 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

and my younger brother and I receiving some kind of gift that required batteries, Family Fridays: plugins, or some other form of updated technology of the time. My life has always been influenced by a technology of some Using the kind, and these days I feel like kids have even more access to all sorts of online con- Holidays to tent and devices that eight-year-old me could never have imagined. Reconnect The amount of bolstering technology available to us these days can have quite BY VANESSA POULSON the impact on the holiday season, especially as far as getting all that we can out of those family interactions. While the celebrations of the season are different for Welcome to a new edition of Family Fri- individual families, the feeling of close- days. In this edition and many of the other ness that comes with being together and upcoming editions, we’re going to be dis- present in the moment is something all cussing the importance of reconnecting families can relate to. There’s a variety of with your family. In the hustle and bus- different ways families can come back to- tle of the digital age, finding a moment gether to take advantage of the warm and of peace and quiet is so hard to come by. welcoming Florida holiday season, includ- It can be easy to simply hand our kids ing the following suggestions. technology, rather than engaging in real- world activities that challenge their minds Take a couple of hours over the holiday and engage their spirits. Each month, breaks from school to do activities as a we’re going to be discussing new and ex- family. This could be anything from help- a great way to get started with ideas and • Nov. 9-18: 32nd Annual Festival of citing activities that you can do with your ing cook a family dinner together without instructions for activities. Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art. family to re-engage and reconnect! phones or computers, watching one of the many holiday movies as a family (Without Outside of the home, there are also plenty • Nov. 18-Dec. 30: Epcot International phones! That includes parents and teens!), of other ways to be together as a family. All Festival of the Holidays. around Central Florida, local places are or going on an after-dinner walk. As the All in all, any activity that gets your family It’s November, and that means that the ringing in the holidays with plenty of out- Florida temperatures plummet in the together and spending the kind of wonder- holiday spirit is in full swing here in Cen- door activities. Here are a few to consider: tral Florida – even if the weather doesn’t evenings, this makes for the perfect time ful quality time that so many families have exactly match! Even though we may not to not only get your family active but also • The Orlando Repertory Theatre is per- missed out on recently is a win in my book! be experiencing some of the cooler tem- spending engaging and important time to- forming Junie B. Jones Is Not a Crook peratures in the north, we can, however, gether. from Sept. 29-Nov. 4. If you take any of our suggestions, be take part in some of the best activities that If you’re not the cooking type, there are • Through Nov. 11: Volusia County Fair & sure to tag us on Instagram and get us and our families into the swing of plenty of Pinterest ideas related to family Youth Show, DeLand. the season. fall and winter crafts that you could do as Facebook @nonahoodnews! • Nov. 3-4: 42nd Annual Fall Country a family, from the classic Hand Turkey to I think often about what the holidays were Jamboree, Barberville. like pre-technology. I was born in 1999, making your own fall leaves out of con- and even my earliest holiday memories in- struction paper. Though you might not • Nov. 3-4: The Fall Fiesta in the Park, clude television, our old dial-up computer, want to use the internet through the whole Orlando. activity, getting inspiration from others is

deadline. To register for the First choir, visit www.fusionfest.org/join-us/#choir. Terry Olson, FusionFest co- FusionFest ordinator, says, “Our invitation is to come take a walk Celebrates around the world without ever having to leave down- Cultural town because we have such great diversity in Central Diversity in Florida.” He says that there will be more than 140 differ- Orlando ent heritages represented. Olson goes on to say that the event has been in the works ARTICLE BY BRITTANY BHULAI since 2015. A press release PHOTO BY ERIC DUSENBERRY sent out by the Arts & Cul- tural Affairs division of Or- On Nov. 24-25, the Dr. Phillips Center for ange County Government the Performing Arts will be hosting the Florida said, “What started first FusionFest, a festival featuring the as an idea became a grass- different heritages that make up Orlando roots movement powered through their cultural factors such as food, by the multinational volun- dance, clothing and music. The event will teer steering committee, as be family-friendly and open to the public well as first-class creative at no cost. It will begin at 12 p.m. and end and production team, and a at night on both days. FusionFest will be growing family of sponsors featuring an international food court, mar- and community partners. ketplace, music and dance stages, a word Presented by the Dr. Phillips stage for reading poetry and stories, a film Center, FusionFest is a pro- pavilion and contest, fashion showcase ject of the Downtown Arts and contest, Diversitastic! Parade, fusion District with support from contests, global street dance party, and the Orange County Government, Diversitastic! Choir. the City of Orlando/Down- There are a few ways to get involved in the town Development Board festival before it launches. One can sign up and a growing grassroots to be a volunteer for the event. Volunteer movement.” positions include helping to set up in advance and hands-on help during the event. Go to FusionFest.org to fill out the online Visit form or email [email protected] to www.FusionFest.org to learn more about volunteering. view the full event schedule.

Another way to get involved is by having the opportunity to perform in the festival with the Diversitastic! Choir. Choral groups can join in on both Saturday and Sunday by learning three songs that will be performed and by attending one re- hearsal before the show. Rehearsals will be held on Nov. 10. It is recommended that all three songs are learned by this

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY VANESSA POULSON

IMMERSE 2018, held on Oct. 19 and 20, was an event unlike any other here in Downtown Orlando. From the lights and music to the intricate performances and immersive photo experiences, this night of culture and celebration of Orlando’s artistic community was not only a night to remember but a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. IMMERSE was founded by the Creative City Project, a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help celebrate Orlando’s artistic community. The event is the brainchild of Cole NeSmith, founder and executive director of the Creative City Project. He describes the IMMERSE event as one that has to be “experienced,” not just “observed.” The 2017 IMMERSE event brought nearly 1,000 performers to the streets and public spaces of Downtown Orlando for more than 25,000 patrons. The 2018 event was expanded over the course of two days and offered new exhibits and additions to last year’s event. The event takes place annually in Down- town Orlando, right on Orange Avenue, and this year’s event, in particular, featured show-stopping elements like the Im- mersive Photo Experience and The Worlds of Corkcicle. This was a space sponsored by Corkcicle, a drinkware and cooler company based in Orlando, and featured interactive, artistic photo exhibits with a series of different lighting, color, and texture effects for guests to connect with. These

exhibits ranged from a room full of lush plant life to a large yellow space brimming with bubbles and even a long interactive hallway of rainbow umbrellas. Each of these individual spaces provided new and unique photo opportunities for patrons to make themselves feel as if they were part of the artwork around them, making the experience all the more memorable. This was personally my favorite section of the event, as it was so special to see the different ways that various photographers played with the space for photographs and Other highlights of the event included a erally take a break and relax in a unique watching the awe on the faces of the young large space sponsored by Orlando Health space. Other adults in the pit sought the kids as they entered these spaces for the called The Art of Athleticism, where guests perfect Instagram photo reliving their first time. were able to use Xbox systems to inter- wildest childhood dreams. act with the space and “paint” using their The event hosted a variety of different movements on the artistic collaborations and performances screen. Each per- by Cirque du Soleil, Valencia College, Or- son standing in lando Philharmonic, Orlando Ballet, and front of the screen the Central Florida Community Arts Or- was assigned a dif- chestra. Unique events like the Longest ferent color that Fashion Runway Show, Opera de Sol, and they could use to Addiction BMX Bikes were also featured “draw” with, leav- in the lineup. Artists came from all sorts ing plenty of room of backgrounds, including classical to hip- for kids to carry hop music, murals, dance and acrobatics. out their wildest Participants and guests came from Central fantasies of col- Florida and beyond to participate in the oring all over the event and showcase their work to the pub- walls. lic, and they most certainly did not disap- A definite fan fa- point. There were so many unique pieces vorite of the event all over the event, and watching artists was The Giant Ball hone their craft while also being able to Pit which, as the ask questions and talk to them about their name implies, was work was a worthwhile experience. More a giant pit full of than 1,000 artists and performers attend- plastic balls that ed the event to showcase their work and could be dived meet their public admirers. It is not very into from the often that you get to meet the person who wooden platform made the art that you admire; IMMERSE above. The pit 2018 was an exception. was deep enough where there was plenty of space to wage ball pit wars, dive deep under the rest of the crowd, and gen-

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the comfort food. Speaking of comfort Q: Why did the mushroom get invited to food … I would love to use this mushroom all of the parties? Say Cheese! and leek cheese in a homemade mac and A: 'Cuz he's a fungi! cheese or grilled cheese and mix it with truffle oil. The more mushrooms, the bet- ARTICLE AND PHOTO BY NICOLE ter (in my opinion)! Ooh, maybe even a LABOSCO truffle fettuccine with fresh mushrooms Is this article too cheesy? DEFINITELY. and this cheese grated on top. Excuse Send me your favorite cheese meme me while I go dream up more recipes for The Spanish say queso. or joke to [email protected] this jack cheese wonder. At $4.27 for a and let me know your thoughts on your The French say fromage. little more than half a pound, I’ll defi- favorite cheese-filled meals! Is anybody I say cheese and more of it, please! nitely be picking this cheesy goodness else hungry all of a sudden? up the next time I go grocery shopping. This special feature follows a cheese- driven girl on her journey to try all of the sweet, creamy, sharp, stinky and spicy cheeses the world is lucky to devour. I’m the friend who is constantly tagged in those cheese memes on Facebook about drowning in grated cheese when the waiter/waitress asks you to “say when.” In queso emergency, just say cheese!

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the new restaurants and How We Got stores that are opening. I think something new has opened every Here: The month since we moved Meyer Family here last July. JM: My favorite part of Lake Nona is being a ARTICLE BY VANESSA POULSON part of the community PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIKAELA and getting to know WALKER MEYER people. In New York, we barely knew our So many of us here in Lake Nona come neighbors, as everyone from different places and have different was too busy. But here, stories of how we wound up in the Nona- people take the time hood. No two stories are the same, with to be involved in their each comprised of individuals making the community and make choice to pick up and move from another an effort to meet others. part of Florida, another state, or even another country. This is How We Got Here, NHN: What was it telling stories one at a time of how differ- like living in New ent families from all different walks of life York? Do you miss ended up in Lake Nona. anything about it? MWM: One of the best things about living in This month, meet the Meyer family: Mi- New York was the ac- kaela, Justin, Carrington (9) and Kingston cess that we had to New (4). Mikaela owns a travel business called over to Macau and stayed in Venetian Ma- lead guests to several buildings in Colo- York City. We would try to go into the city Dream Vacations and Justin has a law cau, which is pretty impressive. In Macau, nial Williamsburg, and I would give them at least every other month. We loved walk- firm, Meyer and Associates Counselors at we went to see the show The House of the an introduction to a story that they were ing around and exploring the city and try- Law. The family is based out of Lake Nona Dancing Water, which is probably one of about to hear. The intro was both informa- ing new foods. We are huge fans of food and has fallen in love with Lake Nona’s the best shows that I have seen anywhere. tive and slightly scary. Inside the building, tours and have done a few of them in New constant growth and development, as well We also went into the town of Macau to try an actor would act out the part of a ghost York City alone. I definitely miss going to as their friendly neighbors. Check out our one of the oldest Portuguese restaurants from Colonial times. Broadway and going to the Metropolitan full conversation with the family below! located there. Opera. Also, things are a bit closer in New As far as interesting reactions, my favorite Our last day of the trip, we went to Hong one was when I managed to scare three NHN: What drew you to Lake Nona? York. I have done a lot of driving since moving to Lake Nona. Kong Disneyland. Kingston hadn’t been to separate groups from a school. My group, MWM: A friend of mine who was relocat- Disney before, so it was doubly exciting for along with two others, were all within ear- ing to Lake Nona for work told me a little JM: New York was a completely different him. Hong Kong Disney has a Toy Story shot of each other – it was dark, and you about the area. I did some research on my pace – things needed to be done quickly, Land, so we got to experience it before it could just see the other two groups walk- own and decided that it seemed like a great even though things like real estate transac- came to Florida. We were only there eight ing to other buildings. I scared my group place to put down roots. I liked the fact tions take longer there than they do here. days, but we fit a lot into the time we had. and got some good screams. As soon as that there was a mixture of people from Everyone walks faster, and rarely do peo- the group closest to us heard the screams, around the country moving to Lake Nona ple say hello to neighbors walking by if NHN: What is the most interesting they got started and screamed as well, and and that it is a growing area. I wanted to be they don't already know each other. Even thing that has ever happened to you? then it hit the third group. My second fa- though it’s more relaxed here, I sometimes a part of the growth. MWM: The most interesting thing that has vorite was when someone complained to miss that pace. I miss the local sports – my supervisor that I was too scary because hockey, in particular – which everyone happened to me is meeting Nelson Man- NHN: What is your favorite part of dela in person. I was studying for my MBA they didn’t want to be too scared on a Lake Nona? talked about. There doesn’t seem to be as ghost tour! much interest in the local teams down here. at Oxford and the school dedicated a new MWM: My favorite part of Lake Nona is theater to Mr. Mandela, so he came over for the dedication. I wasn’t able to be in the NHN: What about the hardest thing the constant growth. It is exciting to see NHN: What are your family hob- that has ever happened to you? bies? What do you theater for his speech, but I figured I would like to do together? try to meet him in the hallway. While he was MWM: In my last position for work, I walking out, I saw him and started to cry as it traveled frequently, sometimes one to two MWM: We love to try just meant so much to see him in person. He times per week. Leaving my kids every out different activities came over to console me while I was crying. week and seeing their disappointment that Central Florida That is a memory I will never forget. that I was going away again is probably the has to offer each week- hardest thing that I have had to deal with. end. We have visited JM: The most interesting thing that has amusement parks, happened to me is meeting two Supreme JM: When my daughter was born, I was museums, outdoor Court justices. While at law school, I met just about to start my second year of law movies, concerts, food both Justice O’Connor and Justice Scalia. school. Having to juggle law school, a job walks, etc. If it sounds I was able to talk to them about being on and an infant is the hardest thing I have fun, we will try it. We the Supreme Court and decisions that they had to deal with. love to travel as a fam- have made. NHN: Can you tell me a bit more ily and have been on The most interesting thing I have ever done about Dream Vacations? lots of trips together. was again during law school; I worked at Co- Our coolest trip so far lonial Williamsburg. If you took your family MWM: Dream Vacations is a comprehen- as a family has been to to Colonial Williamsburg from 2008-2011, sive travel agency. We plan trips for fami- Hong Kong and Ma- I might have been the one showing you lies, couples and singles. We focus mainly cau. around. I was one of the tour guides and on cruises, all-inclusive resorts, and Eu- taught people about the different trades in ropean vacations. One of the key differen- NHN: Tell me a bit colonial times as well as took them around tiators between other agents and myself more about your for the ghost tours. And yes, I did have one of is that I go and see the product that I am family trip to Hong those “cool” historic outfits. selling. I visit the countries and the resorts Kong. and I go on the cruises so that I know what MWM: We went to NHN: Tell me a bit more about your to recommend to clients. Hong Kong for Thanks- studies in Oxford, Mikaela. Why did giving two years ago, you decide to go to school there? NHN: Where do you all see your- selves in 10 years? when our kids were 7 MWM: I went to Oxford for business and 2. Luckily, we were school. I was interested in international MWM: In 10 years, we will still be in Lake able to take a direct business and felt that studying at a school Nona, with one child in college and the flight, but it was still 15 that had more international make-up other in high school. We will continue to hours on a plane. Eve- would be beneficial to me. I decided to be a part of the Lake Nona community and ryone came through look at schools in Europe and felt that Ox- continue to volunteer our time to help our the flight unscathed; ford was the best fit. schools and our community. Kingston watched the same episode of Mick- Studying there actually inadvertently led ey Mouse Clubhouse me to my current business. I hadn’t trave- until he fell asleep. led much before going to Oxford, but while I was there, I started traveling all around Would you like to share your story of Once we arrived, we Western Europe. Prices were cheap, and how you got here? Please fill out spent four nights in everything was a short flight away. I fell in this online form: Hong Kong, two nights love with traveling and continued to do so forms.nona.media/how-we-got-here in Macau and then two after I left Oxford. When deciding what to or send an email to Vanessa@nonahood- additional nights in do in my “second career,” travel seemed a news.com with a brief summary of why Hong Kong. We took natural fit. your family moved to Lake Nona. the kids to visit tem- We'll be in touch. ples, went up to Vic- NHN: What was it like doing the toria Peak, did a food ghost tours, Justin? Did you have tour and ate in our first any interesting reactions to the tour Michelin star restau- that you remember? rant. We took the ferry JM: Ghost tours were a lot of fun. I would

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 5 | NOVEMBER 2018 coax me into doing things outside of my norm. I'm down for a good nap. Meet the Press: Canon, Nikon or Sony? I don't care, as long as I'm the center of attention. Zar You can take a picture or video of me on anything. Just tag me @salsallyzar. BY VANESSA POULSON Books or TV? Cuddling with mom PHOTOS COURTESY OF NICOLE while she's reading a book or watching LABOSCO TV! It doesn’t matter! Any time is cuddle Zar LaBosco is time! our favorite furry friend around here in the Nona- NHN: What brought you to the hood News office. Nonahood? Serving as Nicole LaBosco’s medi- Zar: My mom. We kind of just found each cal response dog, other, and it's been love at first sight ever Zar provides the since. Now, wherever she goes, I go. I'm right amount of basically her shadow. love and cuddles I'm not sure if I like him or not, but mom Zar: The dog park that's going next to the whenever any of NHN: What do you like writing says I'm jealous. I also like posing for pic- Boxi Park! us needs a break from the fast-paced world about/taking pictures of/etc.? tures. Mom can get me to do pretty much of a newsroom. We translated our conver- Zar: I like chewing bones and eating. I'm anything and everything. NHN: Who’s your biggest inspira- sation with Zar (and Nicole) for you below! forever hungry. Mom calls me a fat man, tion? Check out what he has to say about his NHN: What’s your most embarrass- but I'm a bit sensitive to that nickname. Zar: MOM. I look to her for everything. I daily dog duties and everything he loves ing moment? She loves teasing me, asking if I'm hungry love when she calls me handsome and a about his line of work. and I'm telling you, I ALWAYS AM. Zar: Probably every. single. snap. mom. good boy. I know these things already, but has. of. me. on. Snapchat. She's my big- it's always nice to hear from my favorite NHN: What’s your favorite thing gest fan, and she tends to be overly em- person in the world. I'm SPOILED. Extrovert or Introvert? I'm a dog, about the Nonahood? barrassing. I'm just trying to be a cool, therefore I feel like I must say I'm an young adult. Also, when my lip gets caught NHN: What’s your favorite book? extrovert, which I totally am. Are you my Zar: I really enjoy the fact that my mom lives in the Nonahood. She's my favorite. I in my teeth … mom makes fun of me way new friend?! Zar: Why read when I can eat!? also dabble in enjoying puppaccinos from too much. I'll tell ya … it's a look … I tend Indoors or Outdoors? Let me run free! our local Starbucks and anything coconut- to burp a lot, too, and mom always says, NHN: What’s your favorite movie? related. I take after my mom. Mom jokes "Cute." Although I'm more of an indoor dog, I ap- Zar: I feel like I should say Air Bud. He's preciate my time outdoors to smell all the my middle name is Coconut, but I think she may be serious. NHN: What’s your biggest dream? my hero, and I could be the 2018 version smells and let the breeze flow through my of him. Zar: To be surrounded by unlimited food, luscious golden fur. NHN: Where are you from originally? puppies, children (I'm a sucker for the NHN: What show(s) have you binge- Sun or Snow? I had WAY too much fun Zar: I was born and raised in the Nona- kids. They're just so playful!) and infinite watched? prancing in the snow. I'm a snow golden hood. I'm a FL native, but mom really clones of mom. But I honestly have all I child. But the rays of sunshine enhance wants to change that. I like frolicking in could ever ask/beg for right now in my life. Zar: Pretty much any and all shows mom my golden halo. the snow, so I'm not against that! I'm totally happy and definitely content. has binge-watched. No dreams necessary. Dogs or Cats? I'm a bit biased, but I NHN: What’s your favorite hobby? NHN: If you could add one thing to think you all know what my answer is NHN: Where do you see yourself in the Nonahood, what would it be? here. … Dogs rule and cats drool. WOOF! Zar: Between chewing and hoarding all of 10 years? the bones (even if they're not mine) to beg- Zar: A dog waterpark! I need to learn how Coffee or Tea? BONES. Mom lets me ging for mom's cheese, she might be upset Zar: I'll be 13 years old but still a pup at to swim and want to mingle with my fellow smell her tea bags, though. I like to smell if I said cuddling with her and pleasing her heart! Mom will still be spoiling the heck Lake Nona pups! Cooling off in this heat is ideal! new things. with my ease at learning new tricks wasn't out of me, and I'm pretty sure we'll be cud- my hobby. Honestly, she's my life, so what- dling more than ever – hopefully, fireside Adventurous or Laid Back? Oohhh, I ever I can do to be a 10/10 good doggo is with a mountain view and a never-ending Check back next month to meet another think mom wishes I was a bit more adven- my favorite hobby. I like playing with my amount of food to surround me. Nonahood Staff member! turous, but I'm such a baby. I'm down for soccer ball and my own Sally (that’s one of trying new things, but I really need mom's her nicknames for me; Sally is a golden re- NHN: What are you most excited support and words of encouragement to triever stuffed dog) that mom bought me. about in Lake Nona?

PRESENTS... DOG OF THE MONTH Mulligan Owner: Julie Riezenman Breed: Dachshund Mix Rescue

My mom and dad got me from the no-kill shelter when I was just 11 weeks old! My dad is a golf coach (which is how I got my name), but they also gave me a “mulligan” in life! I love my squeaky toys, bones & chasing golf balls; but mostly I love snuggling with my mom and dad. I love helping my mom host PAWties, and the next one will be for my birthday on Nov. 20! It's going to be a FURtastic time!

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www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 6 | NOVEMBER 2018 an E8), and he continued to explain that If you would like to nominate someone he made Sergeant First Class (or an E7) af- for our next Nona Heroes feature, please Nona Heroes: ter 21 years of service. send an email to nicole@nonahoodnews. While serving, Adams was stationed in com or complete the form here: Retired First Fort Benning, Ga. (twice), Fort Bragg, nonahood.to/nonaheroes. N.C. (twice), Korea, and Fort Hood, Tex. Sergeant He served in the first Gulf War and went to both Afghanistan and Iraq for two tours. Reginald When asked what his most memorable moments were from serving, Adams he reminisced on the roles he played and the impact ARTICLE BY NICOLE LABOSCO it made. “I absolutely PHOTOS COURTESY OF REGINALD loved being a paratrooper ADAMS and jumping out of planes and helicopters. I loved In this recurring special feature, Nona- serving my soldiers and hood News recognizes and honors those being a good example for everyday heroes who have served or are them to emulate. I still Reginald Adams, better known as Reg- get correspondence from currently serving our country and mak- gie, is a Florida boy, born and raised. He ing a difference in our community. Those some of them thanking graduated high school in Tampa and now me for my mentorship who reside in the Lake Nona and sur- lives right outside of the Lake Nona area rounding area are our Nona Heroes. and leadership. That's in Kissimmee. He’s lived in the area since when I know all my sacri- his retirement from the military fices were worth it.” back in April 2016. Adams joined the Army when he was just 18 Now that Adams is re- years old. tired, his title has changed from First Sergeant to “Army was my branch of choice Chill Sergeant. He spends … at the time, I thought it was my his days doing “as little best choice,” explained Adams. as possible” and man- “I joined the military because I ages Chill Pop Lounge. wanted to make a difference and He laughed as he thought I didn't want to [just] talk about about it and continued, it, I wanted to do something “I'm helping my sister about it.” with her business because Adams spent nearly three dec- no one’s mad at you when ades serving our country at you're serving them Chill 27 years. The highest rank he Pops.” achieved was First Sergeant (or

in the process of searching for houses in talent program, which develops Nona Alumni: the Lake Nona area and going through the team members with potential for preliminary approval processes… .” growth. For six months, I participated in classes, meetings, and Known for being one of the (if not THE) Bo Hyltin discussions in regards to lead- tallest students at Lake Nona High, Hyltin ership and management funda- was shy and goofy, played on the golf and mentals, and how to ensure your ARTICLE BY NICOLE LABOSCO lacrosse teams, but ultimately knew what teams are performing to your ex- PHOTOS COURTESY OF BO HYLTIN his passions were in life and what his im- pectations.” pending career would be. He focused on In this recurring monthly special, Nona- those goals as often as possible, even if Nowadays, Hyltin still enjoys golf- hood News will be featuring those who’ve that meant changing up his future. ing and tries to stay competitive. graduated from Lake Nona High School He looks forward to moving back “It’s funny. I always wanted to work at- and will recognize the achievements to the Lake Nona area due to the tractions and be a part of the amusement they’ve made since. Some will have been abundance of golf courses and the industry but started at FAU with the mind- a part of the first graduating class. Others memories of competing on the set in majoring with an ocean engineering diver! His advice for current high school might have graduated a few years later. golf team for Lake Nona High. In the next degree … completely off of what I am do- students? “I believe kids graduating high Few have stayed in the Lake Nona area, five years, he hopes to still be in Florida ing now. I learned quickly it was not for school in today’s times should know they and many have explored the world or are and to see ProParks double the size of their me and quickly switched my major to busi- shouldn’t feel the pressure to leave home still doing so. Let’s see where life’s journey properties. has taken them so far! ness. During my senior year, I worked as immediately after high school. It is not fair an opening team ride attendant for Harry Hyltin recollected a recent milestone he to your life to feel you need to be rushed in Potter and the Forbidden Journey attrac- made in his career and how his experience a degree [when] you don’t even know what Name: Bo Hyltin tion in IOA [Islands of Adventure] and helped prepare him for that exact moment: you want to do. If you know for sure what loved the experience, which skewed my “I recently opened Cactus Springs in our you want to do, don’t let anything get in Age: 26 goals in a way.” park Funtasticks in Tucson [Arizona]. Af- the way … but don’t worry about doubt or ter opening Hogsmeade and watching the indecision, let the decision come naturally. Year Graduated: 2011 Once he graduated LNHS in 2011, he first guests enter Diagon Alley and setting I wished I would have stayed in the Orlan- quickly realized that his passions could Occupation: Director of Operations for up their operations that will be used for do area and continued at Valencia to UCF, be a part of his career, and that took him FEC Operations, ProParks Management years to come, Cactus Springs meant more but I was too concerned with the notions down a magical path of entertainment. to me than any of that. Being able to show- contributed with that. … It’s economical Company “The goal I achieved the most is figuring case the things I have learned to my family and efficient.” out I really didn’t want to be an engineer Current Location: Orlando, FL and to be a part of their businesses after and found something I love to do. I was was truly a dream come true! When I was fortunate enough to be a part of the open- growing up in Dallas, I used to play Roll- Written for current and future Lake Bo Hyltin moved ing team for Diagon Alley after moving ercoaster Tycoon all day, every day and Nona alumni by a Lake Nona alumna. to Orlando at a back from FAU and truly fulfilled some dreamed of living this life. I get emotional Check back in our December issue to young age when lifelong fantasies to be a part of the process thinking about how it all has played out to learn about our next Nona graduate(s)! his family was of opening an area from construction to my vision,” Hyltin described. “Working for searching for day one. I was working overnights for two Universal has been a huge part of my life, something simi- months straight, assisting with the com- as you can tell, and [I’m] grateful for the lar to their previ- missioning of all attractions in the Diagon knowledge and experiences I have taken ous home in Tex- Alley expansion,” Hyltin explained. “I also from them. I am using all train- as. “After moving had the opportunity to debut the wand in- ing and experience to continue from Texas after teractive effects to the Warner Brother QC to update and evolve my family’s the age of 10, we team, representing Universal, one of the business and our operations.” first settled into most nervous moments in my life. I knew the College Park the effects and how to trigger them better His current goals consist of con- area. But, we than all since I set up the operations, but tinuing to get closer to God and were always searching for a sense of com- knew the microscope in which WB viewed getting involved with the Lake munity similar to what we had in Texas and their relationship with Universal.” Nona community when he buys a house, especially with the found it in the Lake Nona community. I When Hyltin was asked how he got to high school’s golf team. “I am remember the first time we viewed houses where he is now, he reminisced on the op- so PROUD to see the success of in the area, and we immediately knew our portunities he had that led up to the pre- the Lake Nona High School boys’ home was going to be in the area. It sure sent and was humble and grateful. “I got golf team. I remember our first was a sense of relief. My family has lived in to where I am now by pure luck and taking year, we were trying to find liter- the Lake Nona area for over 15 years now, chances on opportunities in front of me. ally anyone to play on the team building a house in the golf community,” At Universal, I worked my way up through that knows of golf. … But, wow, Hyltin shared. “I have not lived in the area the ranks from attractions attendant, as- things have changed.” since moving out to go to college at Florida sisting guests on the attractions, to super- Atlantic University in 2011 for two years visor in attractions operations, managing Hyltin also wants to have a but have been eager to move back into highly valued assets of the park. To get to family. And an additional fun the area myself. After my time at FAU, I that point, I was a part of Universal’s high- fact about Bo: He’s a certified moved into the Disney area to be close to ly competitive development leadership advanced open-water scuba the attractions and work. I am currently

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 7 | NOVEMBER 2018 closely related to the JDM Toyota aspect ed Technology Seat Bases • 12.4 Project Mu Club Racer Brake Slot- of things. • DCT Motorsports Carbon Fiber D ted Rotors Rear Nona Motors When he was getting the FRS, he walked Shaped Steering Wheel • Brembo 4 Piston EVO X Brake Caliper into the dealership and told them he want- • Yospeed Billet Custom Center Console Custom Painted Teal ed solid white with no bells and whistles. It Ride of the Plaque Suspension took about four to five months to find the Month: James right one. “Mine is special because it’s not • Yospeed Billet Custom Door Sills • Tein Flex Z Coilovers over the top, it’s not wide body. It’s more • Custom Suede with Red Stitching Shift- • GTSPEC Front Strut Tower Brace of a functional update on the car. It’s got er Boot Bennett’s 2013 unique stuff in it like seats from an Evo, • GTSPEC 3 Point Front Strut Tower the brakes on it. A buddy of mine had an • Custom Suede with Red Stitching E- Support Brace Brake Boot Scion FRS Evo, that’s where I got the seats.” He also • GTSPEC Rear Adjustable Camber Arms snatched the Evo brake calipers to fit onto • LED Lighting his ride as well. Future Mods: ARTICLE BY BRITTANY BHULAI • Engine/Drivetrain As for future modifications, he plans on PHOTOS BY JAMES BENNETT He moved to the Sunshine State from New • Stage 2 Ecutek Tune with RaceRom by adding an 85 Flex Fuel. He hopes to even- Jersey. He currently lives in Randall Park along with his wife and baby daughter. He HRI Tuning tually supercharge it as well. Make: Scion says the Scion will be his last project car • Ecutek Bluetooth Vehicle Interface Catch Bennett and his “Project 86” in the for a while until his daughter is grown up Year: 2013 • Takeda Stage-2 PRO 5R Intake System neighborhood. He attends Cars & Coffee and out of school. Central Florida. His Instagram handle is Model: FRS For Bennett, cars have brought a lot of op- • MXP Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust @jade_86_wbj. Follow his club’s social Mileage: 60,000 portunity in his life. He used to work for with Titanium Tips media on Instagram @jademotorsports. Horsepower: 230 Valvoline and got to travel the country at- Street Wheels/Tires For the Facebook page, visit Facebook. tending the different Hot Import Nights com/jademotorsports or go to the website • Advan TCIII 18×9.5 Custom Painted Backstory: shows over the years. When Scion started at www.jademotorsports.com. with James Bennett has a thing for building their SEMA Tuner Challenge, they invited his club, Jade Motorsports, to be one of • Toyo T1 Sport 255/35/18 cars. He’s built everything from a BMW To read the uncut story and see the roadster to a Porsche 911. Usually, after the first car clubs to join in. They got to • Kics R40 Neo Chrome Lugs and Locks build a Scion xA and bring it to SEMA to extended list of modifications, go to he’s done with the build, he’ll sell them www.nonahoodnews.com and get and move on to the next project. Bennett compete in a competition with other clubs. • Brakes They were even flown out to the first Hot the full scoop! got into building cars after joining the lo- • 12.6 Inch Project Mu Club Racer Slotted cal car club of Jade Motorsports, which Import Nights in Puerto Rico. They put Brake Rotors Front has turned national. “I just got into work- all of their cars on a boat and transport- ing and tinkering on cars,” says Bennett. ed them over to Puerto Rico before flying He joined this car club back in 1997 when there themselves. Additionally, the crew there were just a few members, and he’s was featured in the second The Fast and been with them ever since. He handles the Furious movie. He was quite thrilled to their sponsorships and website. He has al- be featured as an extra in the movie. ways been into cars since he came out of Mods: the womb. Exterior Before getting his hands on a 2013 Scion FRS, he owned a 2003 Infiniti M45 as his • C-West Toyota 86 Front Half Spoiler project car. It had JDM parts. He eventu- • C-West Toyota 86 Side Step ally got bored of driving it. It just wasn’t • C-West Toyota 86 Rear Half Spoiler fun to drive anymore. To satisfy his roadster need, Bennett had his sights set on the • C-West Neo GT Carbon Wing FRS. When asked why he didn’t get a BRZ • Nissan GTR Kae Accents Painted on instead, he said the BRZ came with extras Kit/Hood/Wing that he didn’t need. All he needed was the body of the car since he was going to Interior build it up himself. The FRS was also more • EvoX Recaro Seats Custom Fit to Plant-

Lake Nona Living Announcements

Mr. Carlos Díaz and Mrs. Grisselle Ayala have the joy of an- nouncing the marriage of their daughter, Isamar Pérez, who will join hands in holy matrimony with Daniel Yasells on Nov. 3 at the St. John Episcopal Church in Kissimmee. A reception at the Westgate Resort Ballroom will follow after the ceremony. We want to thank our families for the love and support that have brought us to this day!

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www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 8 | NOVEMBER 2018 a knack for photography and fashion. She LO: It gives me a sense of home away from is a creative inspiration, Netflix connois- home. I'm originally from Sarasota, and Nona Your seur, and foodie! Check out our conversa- Lake Nona is definitely the closest I've got- tion with her below! ten to that vibe here in Orlando. I love the sense of community and the ever-changing Neighbor: NHN: What is your job title and age? scenery and the support of creativity and LO: From 9-5, I'm an executive admin- innovation. I love that Lake Nona has a lot Laramie Otto istrative assistant for a real estate team. of nature and room to breathe – it makes When I'm not doing that, I'm a photogra- coming home refreshing. pher and blogger. I'm 26. BY VANESSA POULSON NHN: What are your hobbies? PHOTOS BY LACEY IRVING NHN: When did you come to Lake LO: I've been a ballroom dancer since I Nona and what brought you here? was 8 years old, and dance is still a hobby LO: I came to Lake Nona about a year ago. of mine. I love to go out to a lot of the West My fiance and I used to live in the Water- Coast Swing events around town and so- ford Lakes area, but we longed for a part cial dance. I love going to the beach and of Orlando that was less congested and traveling around FL. Also, I'm a serious had more of a sense of community – that's shopaholic. what we found in Lake Nona. NHN: What is the craziest thing that NHN: What does your daily life look has ever happened to you? The most like? interesting? LO: Daily life is super busy! On weekdays, LO: When I was 13, I took first place in I tend to go straight from working my 9-5 the U.S. National Pro/Am Junior Rhythm You can keep up with Laramie on her Ins- job to home to building my brand and Dance Championships and held a national tagram @lifestlye_w_laramie! working on my blog and photography. My title. Some of my coaches have been pros fiance, Travis, and I always try to have din- on Dancing with the Stars. ner together and maybe watch one of our Want to nominate YOUR neighbor NHN: If you could tell one thing current obsessions on Netflix or maybe hit (or yourself) to be featured? to a person or family considering the gym, and that's pretty much my week. Follow this link: moving to Lake Nona, what would My weekends are filled with photography nonahood.to/nonaneighbor or email that be? sessions, shopping new styles, and trying [email protected] new restaurants. I'm a big foodie! LO: You'll love it here! It's so calm and se- rene compared to other parts of Orlando. NHN: What is your favorite part Laramie Otto is a local Lake Nona lifestyle about Lake Nona? blogger and administrative assistant with LIFESTYLE

As I sat down with her to begin my ses- could’ve been one of two anniver- NonaVentures: sion, I began to realize what I was about to saries: the 10-year anniversary of experience, and it’s pretty safe to say that my mom’s death was almost exactly my emotions were all over the place. Jaffe one month prior to this reading, or Through the quickly broke the ice by telling me more it could’ve represented my one-year about her and the process to make me as anniversary with Andrew, about Looking Glass comfortable as possible, and I could easily three weeks before the reading. see how candid and real she was. She ex- My tattoo was then brought up, and plained how not everything would come ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY NICOLE I was told that my mom knew about in order and how some things wouldn’t LABOSCO it. (For the record, I have a tattoo make sense (either today or at all) and that on my left rib cage of my first dog’s We all have that one friend who is a die- was perfectly normal because some things exact paw print. It was completely hard adrenaline junkie who loves to dis- would come to light in time after the ses- out of sight. I’ve also wanted to get a cover their next greatest adventure. That sion. Other details could potentially be false tattoo in memory of my mom for as friend is me. … This feature is all about because “I’m only human,” Jaffe admits. long as I can remember.) Jaffe be- uncovering Lake Nona and Orlando’s Jaffe began to transition from conversa- gan to explain that my mom knew greatest activities, especially if you enjoy tion into my reading, and the room fell that there was thought of a tattoo living life on the edge! quiet. As she began to tune in to me and for her and then the initial “J” came my connections, about 90 minutes of what up. I knew my dog was being refer- seemed to be truly unbelievable created a enced. His name was Jersey. not feel like I’m compromising too much Full disclosure: This edition of NonaVen- whirlwind phenomenon for me. – Jaffe told me my mom said I’m not and tures is so much rawer than even I could’ve Jaffe began to explain to me that my that, in reality, we would last. Jaffe then imagined. This month’s spectacle has me mom would try to communicate with me Mediumistic Reading laughed and stated that my mom yelled, revealing way more than I’d care to admit. through music and that she hasn’t done it Jaffe explained how anyone from my “She’s a fixer!” and that I shouldn’t feel like I must confess – visiting a psychic medium yet, but I’ll start to notice it after the ses- mother’s side would come down her I have to fix everybody. Oh, the accuracy! was something I had always wanted to do sion. This part was HUGE for me because right side, my father’s side on her left and (especially when my mother passed away I remember having a conversation with With the career portion, the first thing that friends down the middle of the room. The when I was 15), and I thought I was pre- my mom about signs she would leave me was brought up, and almost immediately, first spirit to show itself was a female on pared … but how could I, let alone anyone, once she had passed, and the only part was the fact that living in FL was only tem- my mom’s side, described to have passed truly be prepared to hear from her past, I couldn’t remember was what she said porary and that I would grow out of my in her older years (which was explained to acknowledge her present, and embrace the she’d do. With music being such a massive career in FL within a year. (Sorry, Rhys!) me as over 60 or 65). Jaffe could sense that future of what is to come. I know this must part of my family’s life, it fits perfectly. Jaffe began to sense how we will move I knew her, so she determined it was either sound crazy, but allow me to explain – in Then Jaffe asked if I had kept or wear one within the next few years, and when the a grandma or great grandma. Jaffe began vivid detail – what my experience with a of my mom’s shirts and said that my mom opportunity presents itself, I need to jump to get details of how my grandma was sick psychic medium was like and how it’s still mentioned that she knows I still wear it. on it because I’m not meant to be here. with cancer and was ready to pass and how affecting me to this day. My mom also brought up my brother and She continued to explain how I would be she was also very patient and loving, yet father in this reading, as well as my best happier both work and energy wise once I I was searching the web wide and far for had a strong personality, or as Jaffe put it, friend’s mom (who I essentially consider moved out of FL. She also mentioned that a psychic who was available to meet with “a bit of a ball buster.” At this moment, I to be my second mother). I may have a fear of success and how to me. After days upon days of searching, I laughed. She was right. My grandma lived maintain it because of the opportunities came across Heidi Jaffe with her office lo- in New Jersey for decades, and although I Psychic Reading I’ve let pass me and how I can do so much, cated in downtown Orlando. Jaffe is a cer- was young when she passed, that descrip- Jaffe then tapped into me to see what was but I keep holding myself back. tified psychic medium by the well-respect- tion seemed all too accurate. going on in my life, keeping my mom in- ed Forever Family Foundation, and she So, there you have it, I was able to revive Then came the part where I lost it. I’m even cluded as a way to pass on advice. She fo- is one of only 30 mediums in the country connections with loved ones who had struggling to write this now. Jaffe began to cused on my relationship and career. who have passed the rigorous testing that passed, reevaluate the state I currently call describe how she was just given the sign the certification comes with. The reading on my relationship with An- home, and rekindle my relationship. As I for blood infection, and as she continued drew was brought up by my mom, and she left my reading, I felt like some weight had to focus on my grandma, mentioned she likes him. His sweet energy been lifted off of me, I had a sense of clarity she stopped abruptly and was revealed without me having to speak a that I haven’t had in a while, and that I had looked at me. Jaffe asked if word. The relationship was said to still feel a lot to be grateful for, even if my past held there was another mother new, and my mom showed Jaffe the sym- a lot of tragedy. I’ve got a lot to think about. figure who was affected by bol for moving in together. (We started off If you’ve ever considered visiting a psychic cancer, and the realization as roommates.) Jaffe began to notice that crossed her face. She knew medium, I’d absolutely recommend it. It my outside energy consisted of fear and truly is eye-opening and out of this world. my mom was coming for- that I needed to let it go because the fear of ward. Be sure to plan ahead, however! Heidi the unknown was contradictory to me con- Jaffe is booked six months out. She began to explain how sidering myself to be an adrenaline junkie. my mom was safe and Jaffe posed the thought that maybe that’s sound and was with her why I seek out thrills and it’s deliberate in Have a suggestion? Send an email to parents, and Jaffe was who I am. I laughed a little here because shown the balloon sym- Andrew always calls me out on my fear. [email protected] or fill out our NonaVentures column form at bol (meaning a signifi- Jaffe then mentioned how he is very sup- cance of a holiday or an- portive and gets on my case often (see nonahood.to/nonaventure. What do niversary from today’s above) and that he would do right by me you want to see me review next? date within usually two to because he really does love me. I need three weeks). This symbol

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 9 | NOVEMBER 2018 plants. and they take up Tomatoes and peppers continue to pro- to three months to In the Garden: duce for most of the season but are not a harvest. In these traditional fall crop. We can get away with scenarios, succes- Getting the growing them in our region into the fall as sion planting is long as we take special care during a freeze key. That is where Most Out or a frost. They need to be covered with you plant an initial at least a sheet for a frost and gardening crop of lettuce or Of Your Fall fabric for a hard freeze. Since we can’t pre- carrots and then dict how cold the season will be, it’s best two to four weeks to play it safe and just get the protective later, depending Harvest frost cloth. It is breathable and allows the on when you want sun in so the cloth can be left on the gar- to harvest them, plant more. Then, BY AMBER HARMON den for multiple days in a row to protect any delicate plants. Herbs also typically whenever it’s time fall into this category and need to be pro- to harvest, just re- tected. These are examples of plants that place what is har- Since we already determined what to plant vested with new for the fall in previous editions, now it’s continuously produce fruits and vegetables throughout the season. Keep in mind seeds for a contin- time to discuss how to get the highest yield uous harvest. Garden Picture with Broccoli, by Amber Harmon of vegetables out of your autumn harvest. that most production slows in the coldest In Florida, we take a unique approach to months, especially by February. harvesting fall vegetables because our Succession planting works well for greens for two rounds of broccoli and cauliflower vegetable-growing season is actually six like lettuce and bok choy as well as carrots. is by growing or using starter plants. The months long. It begins in September and The lettuce and bok choy can either be starter seed gets planted indoors under continues until the end of February. There harvested by the leaf or by the head. If you grow lights or outside about six weeks are some tips and tricks to use in order don’t need the whole lettuce head, you only before the harvest of round one. This to get the most out of your fall vegetable harvest several leaves at a time. The lettuce way, when you harvest your broccoli and harvest. will continue to grow up and produce more the plant is done, you have another plant ready to replace it. There are several ways to get multiple har- leaves. You can cut the lettuce head at the vests out of the long Florida fall season base and leave the roots and a stump, and such as using plants that continue to pro- the head will simply grow back. The other Be sure to make it out to local fall festi- duce for most of the season, using succes- option is to replant and grow a new let- vals and enjoy the time with family and sion planting, and growing or using starter tuce head. The carrots are one-and-done, friends. I hope your fall harvest fills your Thanksgiving holiday with excellent garden experiences and nutritious vegetables.

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www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 10 | NOVEMBER 2018 if she knew how to access Amazon. She without expecting anything in return? ter into your marriage. said no! After a few more minutes went by Without this kind of sacrificial and uncon- 4. Live Intentionally ReThink Life: and more frustration and confusion took ditional love, the marriage relationship place, I finally pulled out the user manual only gets more complicated. Marriage gets complicated when you lose your “why.” When we forget our “why,” we A Conversation and called the 1-800 number for techni- 2. Forgive Quickly cal support. When I explained to technical die. To simplify our marriages, we have About Life, support what I was trying to do, he asked, Many have experienced traumatic hurt to stay true to the vision we had for our “Are you holding the Vizio remote?" I said, and pain in their life. Therefore, I am not marriage in the first place. If we don’t, we Leadership and “Yes!” He said, “Push the button.” “What saying you should just sweep those hurts will experience “vision drift” caused by all button?” I asked. He replied, “The but- under the rug and pretend they didn’t hap- of life’s demands, challenges and distrac- Relationships ton that says Amazon.” I said, “Is that all pen. If we have been hurt deeply, we will tions that can quickly derail our marriag- I have to do?” He said, “Yes, push the but- NEVER forget those experiences. Howev- es. Therefore, we must live intentionally ton!” When I pushed the “Amazon” button er, we can choose to replace those memo- every day by focusing on pushing the right ries with a new attitude and perspective in buttons. Marriage Made Simple on my remote, suddenly I saw a circular image on the screen and within seconds, order to experience freedom from letting every movie imaginable was right before go of past hurts and offenses. What com- BY RODNEY GAGE, LEAD PASTOR our very eyes. plicates a marriage relationship is when Love deeper, forgive quickly, choose joy we allow all the “little” hurts and offenses and live intentionally. That is how you I know what you’re thinking ... “This guy to grow into bigger and more hurtful of- make marriage simple. is a complete idiot!” I must confess, you’re fenses. We have to learn to forgive quickly right! I am the biggest idiot on the planet and move on. Otherwise, we will live in our Rodney Gage is an author, speaker and when it comes to technology. It just doesn’t own self-imposed prison. come easily to me. I can take something so the founding pastor of ReThink Life simple and make it so complicated. 3. Choose Joy Church. His passion is to help people live life on purpose. To learn more, check out When it comes to the marriage relation- Happiness comes from circumstances. If rethinklife.com. ship, many couples do the exact same things are good, I’m happy! If things are thing. They often take something that not so good, then I’m unhappy. This is a should be simple and make it so compli- roller coaster of emotions you don’t want cated. In fact, getting married is the easy to ride. The truth is, in life, there will al- part; staying married is much more chal- ways be some- lenging because you are taking two com- thing good and pletely different individuals and putting something bad them together under one roof. Those dif- going on at ferences are what can make the marriage the same time. relationship complicated, frustrating Therefore, we and messy. can choose to have joy even Recently, my wife, Michelle, and I had Is it even possible to simplify your mar- in the midst of an evening to ourselves. We decided to riage? I believe it is. Below are four but- difficulties if we watch a movie someone had recommend- tons you can push to help simplify your keep the per- ed on Amazon. We had never watched a marriage relationship. spective that movie on Amazon before. We own a Vizio 1. Love Deeper growth comes “smart TV” that features all the different through our What if the love we have for our spouse apps, etc. When I sat down on the couch, struggles. Don’t went beyond the physical and emotional I grabbed the cable remote and started take life and kind of love to a sacrificial, unconditional channel surfing trying to find “Amazon” yourself so seri- kind of love? The kind of love that seeks on our cable box. After a few minutes of ously; find ways to unconditionally love, accept and serve confusion and frustration, I asked my wife to bring laugh-

“push through” uneasiness. Finding Now: Eckhart Tolle defines stress as wanting the moment to be something that is not. Being Present So, when we fight against our negative feelings, we are literally creating stress During Difficult for ourselves. Instead, take a breath and accept the moment as it is. Keep in mind that acceptance doesn’t equal resignation. Times Rather, acceptance means recognizing the actuality of things, not your story about it. BY ODETTE VACCARO You will notice you are not your pain, suffering or discomfort. The next time you find yourself resisting It really is easy to want to be mindful, pre- one of those difficult emotions you would sent and pay attention to the times in our prefer to forget, choose a new reaction. lives when we are feeling happy and ful- Let yourself fully feel what is happen- filled. But what about those times when ing in your mind and body and recognize life feels heavy, we’re thrown a curveball your relationship to it. Rather than swim- or things aren’t going our way? At times ming against the current, let yourself flow such as these, most of us instinctively want with it. to shut out uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. You will most likely find you can de- tach from difficult emotions faster and Contrary to what some people believe, be- feel better prepared to make a choice ing mindful doesn’t mean we should try to in your reactions: focusing on what you push away a negative emotion or cover it CAN do, rather than what you cannot. with fluffy bliss. Mindfulness isn’t about cus is to stay with the difficulty and lean rather ideas or stories we create ourselves. Relief arrives when we recognize and being positive all the time or masking toward it, rather than turn away from it. The more we can meet each difficult mo- accept what is and allow the imperma- painful feelings with useless affirmations. We can then watch it, without judging or ment or emotion with kindness, compas- nence of every moment, good or bad. Instead, it means to be present and ob- trying to change it. Instead, we just let it sion and presence, the easier we can move serve anything and everything that hap- be. This awareness will let us notice that through it. pens to us at any given moment, without the emotions are not permanent, that they When we are able to sit side-by-side with judgment. During difficult times, mind- come and go in waves. fulness asks us to feel the fullness of the all our emotions, even those we are not pain, the anger, the guilt, the sadness. Becoming mindful and paying attention particularly fond of, we can fully experi- As a result, we create some space around even when we are experiencing difficult ence them for what they are. We can look the emotion and we can see it for what it emotions or situations can actually help at them objectively and withdraw the actually is. our state of mind and allow us to bet- added labels that we place on everything ter approach these moments. A lot of the we are feeling. With this approach, we can Typically, emotions combine thoughts suffering or anxiety we experience when open our minds and hearts to more effec- (“Ann was just so rude to me.”) with feel- faced with unwanted emotions stems not tively manage those emotions and move ings (a tightness of the chest, clenched from the emotion itself, but rather the sto- on from them. It’s almost as though we jaw, rapid breathing). These thoughts and ries we tell ourselves about the experience. give ourselves permission to feel difficult Odette Vaccaro feelings come at us in quick combinations We may pay too much attention to our emotions, much like you would do for a and create a vicious cycle. If we choose to thoughts about any given situation or the loved one. Sitting with your discomfort accept the moment as is and become pre- way we feel about it. However, we forget empowers you to investigate the feelings sent, we can notice this process. Our fo- these thoughts are typically not facts, but rather than fighting yourself and trying to

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 11 | NOVEMBER 2018 am I a “Lawnmower Mom” and could all that I have Mama’s Turn: been doing to help my kids become valuable members of society really be doing Why Use a the exact opposite? I didn’t think I was but thought Lawn Mower it best to ask the experts to make sure. So, I did. I When a Weed asked both my children (separately, mind you) if they thought their dear old Whacker Can mama was doing too much hypothetical gardening Get the Job on their behalf. They both (separately, mind you) re- Done? plied with the exact same answer: "Nah ... you are more of a ‘Weed Whacker.’ You make us do the actual mowing, but BY SHARON FUENTES we know you are there to edge or get the hard-to-reach weeds when needed." I couldn’t help but feel proud by their re- EAST COAST BELIEVERS CHURCH A dear friend of mine who happens to be sponse, and not just because it was super a family counselor recently wrote a won- LAKE NONA | BOGGY CREEK CAMPUS sarcastic and witty! The “Weed Whacker” TOHOPEKALIGA HIGH SCHOOL 3675 BOGGY CREEK RD derful article on the newest and latest par- style of parenting they both joked about enting craze, “Lawnmower Parents.” Not was the exact one I had hoped I was! to be confused with “Helicopter Parents” who “hover” over their children and dive I agree that we shouldn’t try and mow down like a bird pouncing on prey at the down every patch of grass we think is too first sign of distress, “Lawnmower- Par long for our children to cross through. But, ents” seem to be even more aggressive. that said, I would rather my kids feel cod- dled than scarred by trauma or heartache. “Lawnmower Parents” (also known in Does suffering make us strong? Yup, but some circles as “Snowplowing Dads,” so does love. And if I must pick between “Bulldozer Moms,” or even “Curling Par- the two, hand me the “Weed Whacker” so I ents” after the weird Winter Olympics’ can start lovingly whacking away! sport that resembles shuffleboard but is played on ice with Harry Potter brooms and a lot more yelling) tend to “mow down” any obstructions that might get in the way for their children. Instead of preparing Sharon Fuentes is an award-winning their kids for challenges, they remove the freelance writer, special needs parenting obstacles that might cause pain, fear, anxi- advisor and the author of the book, The ety or insecurity. Is that really such a bad Don’t Freak Out Guide to Parenting Kids thing? Experts seem to think it is. with Asperger’s. You can reach her at We all want our children to thrive and be [email protected]. happy. When our kids are facing adversity, our empathy naturally kicks in and we instinctively want to do whatever we can to SUNDAYS 10:30 AM help them. But, experts say that when we A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT decrease the amount of struggle our off- spring face, we are not creating happier DYNAMIC WORSHIP EXPERIENCE kids, but rather, we are creating an environment where our kids will panic or shut FUN & ENGAGING KIDS MINISTRY down during moments of stress due to lack RELEVANT & PRACTICAL MESSAGE of experience. While I understand the fundamental think- eastcoastbelieverschurch.org | social: @ecbcorlando ing behind this phenomenon, the “Mama Bear” in me cannot help but think, “This is hogwash.” Yet, I can’t help but wonder …

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If it weren’t for logistics, finances, cal well-being. unteer have a lower mortality rate than and the kids, would you seriously those who do not. For older volunteers, • If you are feeling a little depressed, consider divorcing your spouse? walking more helps them stay active skip the Xanax. It turns out that doing and keeps their thinking skills sharp. No, I wouldn't consider divorce. We've Is giving back to the community selfless if things for others can build meaningful For others, you are less likely to develop worked so hard to get where we are today it makes you feel good? Who cares? Who relationships and give you a sense of high blood pressure, and it reduces the in our relationship that I cannot imag- said that you can’t give and feel good at belonging and support that relieves de- risk of heart disease. ine my life without him now. Early on in the same time? The consequences of giv- pression. our marriage, there were a few times I ing, being selfless and putting “we” before • For younger volunteers, you could learn • Scientists have measured hormones considered it. Things were hard, we were “me” will come back and bite you in the new skills that can be applied in the and brain activities of people while be- young, and we fought a lot. There were a places you like to be bitten. It’s karma, she workforce, and it allows you to gain a ing helpful to others, and the results few times I didn't think we were going to is not always a … meanie! new perspective on life. Whether you came back that it actually gives great make it, and I wondered if I could handle get a taste of hard work, or an in-depth If you have the itch to volunteer but pleasure. The more we give, the happier being a single mom. But, we pushed look at the lives of lower-income fami- haven’t done it yet, maybe the following we get. Go figure! through, we never gave up, and some- lies or the terminally ill, it just puts benefits can persuade you: times that meant we fought really hard. • Doing good for others and the commu- things into perspective. • Volunteering your time to serve in your nity also gives a sense of accomplish- Now, we're good. It's been 22 years, and • For the socialites, it just makes you look area improves the community you live ment, pride and identity. This increased we've learned how to disagree in healthy good. in. You set a good example for your self-confidence is likely to give you a ways while still being supportive of one kids, and it enriches your mind and positive view of your life and future Looking for places to volunteer in Lake another. We enjoy spending time togeth- soul. Three birds with one stone. Not goals. Who doesn’t need a little positiv- Nona? The Ronald McDonald House er. We have our rhythm and we're good sure why stoning birds is a good thing, ity boost in their life? welcomes families or individuals to for each other. He's my best friend. I said poor birds! make dinner for the house residents. Lo- that 22 years ago, but I didn't really know • If you are overwhelmed with your own cated at 3551 Nemours Parkway, 32827. what it meant back then. I do now. • Some studies have proven that volun- problems, try focusing on the problems Call (321) 319-4748 for more information. teering (even with pets and animals) of others. It will take your mind off your helps reduce the effects of stress, anger own worries and keep you preoccupied. and anxiety. Connecting to others has a deep effect on your overall psychologi- • Studies have shown that those who vol- www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 12 | NOVEMBER 2018 SPORTS & FITNESS

Boys Lacrosse Program Lake Nona Jr Lions Football Lake Nona Jr Wrestling

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Youth wrestlers working to build fundamental strength and athleticism beneficial for all sports.

Lake Nona Youth Sports “Home of the JR Lions” LakeNonaYouthSports.Org Non Profit 501c3 “WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. COME JOIN US.” Thank you parents, student athletes and volunteers for your support! Football & Cheer Lacrosse Board Announcements CURRENT EVENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP Congratulations Going on Now. Games begin mid Positions Opening Soon Feb to April 28/29 Cost: $125 • 14UFootball Cheer & Cheer – – ThanksAAU National to all those who are volunteering We are always looking for- Treasure those wantingr to make a difference Championsin the community to help make this program (successful!Grades 1-4); $225 in(Grades our community 5-8) – let’s work together. Just send us an email. Equipment and uniforms will be - Fundraising • Wrestling 14U Football- Fall Practice – AAU Program National open now! provided. Players must provide Community Service HoursLakeNonaJRLions@LakeNonaYo available for High School Students! Champion - Spring Runner Program Up – Registration opens in December their own lacrosse sticks and uthSports.Org • Spring Lacrosse – Registration opens in Decembercleats. 8U Football – FYFCL East “Sponsor a Child Program” helps local families in • See website for updates and more information Coaching Accepting DivisionBaseball Conference– Champions financial need. Applications Now for: AAU National Championship VOLUNTEERS WELCOME A DECADE OF SERVICE IMPORTANT DATES: Qualifier “Be an Assistant Coach” (no - Football Fall 2018 • FYFCL Conference Cheer Competition Oct. 21experience @ LNMS neededWe) are proud to have KRISTIE- Cheer JOHNSON Fall 2018 as a member of Fall 2018 Registration Opening • Rock Star Rumble Cheer Competition Oct. 28email: in Tampa jrlionslacrosse@lakenonaour team! This year marks her 10th year with the JR Lions soon, please check our website Program!! Donations Needed youthsports.org LakeNonaYouthSports.Org Lacrosse equipment Goal $14,500: Status $8,500 For more information, email [email protected] or visit http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/lakenonajrlions

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BY DEBRA LOWE, NONA CYCLE MEMBER Photo by Debra Lowe

Photo by Joe Jan Quiwa als who come together not only to cycle and have fun, but to also help those in need. In the pre-dawn hours of Sunday, Oct. 14, hundreds of riders, their friends and fami- Photo by Julio Trinidad lies gathered in Lake Nona Town Charities. flatable starting line we rode out of hours Centre. Already earlier. We were once again happy and there was a party Just as the sun was making its appearance over Laureate Park, 54 members of Nona excited, but this time ready to be off our atmosphere; riders bikes and refueling with the food and bev- greeting each other, Cycle were the first to cross the starting line to begin the 30- or 63-mile route erages provided by the event sponsors. We preparing bikes, ar- gathered at the same tables, comparing ranging gear, and, that took us through Lake Nona, Kissim- mee, St. Cloud and back again. The fast- Strava statistics, sharing stories, and tak- of course, captur- ing more photos. By early afternoon, the ing the moments in est of us sprinted off in a pack while others formed groups either based on speed tents and tables were being removed and

Nona Cycle was formed just over two years ago by Lake Nona residents Paul Pikel and Spencer Phelps as a social group with a focus on safety and an appreciation of the joys of cycling. It has since grown in membership to hundreds of cyclists of diverse skill levels and backgrounds from Lake Nona and the surrounding area. But what truly sets us apart is that we are a team in every sense of the word, highly regarded in the Central Florida cycling community not only for the quality of our weekly rides and integrity of our riders but also for our focus on raising funds to support local charities. Photo by Debra Lowe In three short years, Nona Cycle has raised more than $100,000 in contributions made by our members, their families and photos. We were excited, happy and ready friends, and local businesses. We’ve raised to ride. Normally, Nona Cycle gathers on $73,100 in support of the American Diabe- Sunday mornings at Canvas Restaurant tes Association through Tour de Cure and for our weekly 30-mile Signature Ride, so I could not help but marvel at the fact that $29,690 in support of Ronald McDonald Photo by Tom Moscato Photo by Tom Moscato House Charities through Ride for Ronald. we were here for a purpose other than to While there are plenty of corporate and cycle; each one of us who pinned a num- or the comradery of riding with our business teams riding and raising funds bered bib on our jersey had raised or per- we went our separate ways. to support local charities, Nona Cycle is sonally contributed a minimum of $175 teammates. Vehicles passed us, their oc- unique in that we are a group of individu- in support of Ronald McDonald House cupants staring questionably at our large Later in the day and through the evening, numbers. We gathered the Facebook posts and comments came at sag stops to munch on through in a steady stream. Kudos, pho- snacks, take more photos, tos, videos, the typical posts one would and check on each other’s expect to see – except our Nona Cycle progress, encouraging posts had an undertone of sentimentality words shared with people and tremendous pride. Rightfully so, be- we know as well as those cause each one of us who saddled up this we’ll likely not see again. day knew we were riding for reasons other The day grew warmer, the than our own pride and ego. We rode with wind picked up, legs grew compassion for all those families who sad- heavy, and we occasion- ly, sometime in the future, will find them- ally questioned our sanity. selves unpacking a suitcase at a Ronald I was riding the 63-mile McDonald House to be near their critically route, a distance I had not ill child. And the fact that we are making a completed since Tour de difference is what makes the fundraising a Cure this past spring. But form of fun and fellowship for each of us. unlike that ride, I was nev- It’s what defines Nona Cycle. er alone; I had three of my Nona Cycling teammates Do you like to cycle or want to learn to pull me along and en- how? Join the Nona Cycle group for courage me, and, in turn, weekly rides: I encouraged them. It was nonahood.to/nonacycle one of those days I describe as “Best Day Ever.” Sometime around noon, we rode into the same in- Photo by Joe Jan Quiwa www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 14 | NOVEMBER 2018 Lake Nona Merrill Lynch is proud to support Local Briel Lake Nona Youth Sports.

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ing accomplishment.” Masters Champion, along with other PGA and LPGA Pros at the champions dinner Royce began golfing in January 2017 and the night before. If Royce wins the event, has fallen in love with the sport since she she will receive trophies for individual first started competing. Since then, she skills and overall champion. has been working hard to refine her skills and compete across the state and U.S. As for advice Royce would give to other When she’s older, Royce hopes to work young golfers out there, she suggests all with the Ladies Professional Golf Associa- golfers between the age of 7-15 try out the tion (LPGA), which is an American organi- Drive, Chip and Putt event, even if you zation for female professional golfers. haven’t picked up a club yet. It’s a fun, free event for all to try. In the Drive, Chip and Putt in Augusta, Royce will compete against 80 junior golf- Look out for Royce at the Augusta Nation- ers representing 27 U.S. states and four al Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Canadian provinces. Since Royce qualified Tournament on April 7. for the event, she will automatically re-

ceive a Drive, Chip and Putt logo golf shirt Briel Royce, a nine-year-old Lake Nona “A 14-year-old girl congratulated me at and matching cap along with a bag tag, as golf superstar, is headed to compete at the Regional Qualifier and said she’s been well as Monday practice round tickets for the Drive, Chip and Putt at the Augusta trying to qualify every year since she was their immediate family at the 2019 Mas- National Golf Club the Sunday before the nine,” said Heather Royce, Briel’s mother. ters Tournament. She will also be person- Masters Tournament on April 7. This na- “So, to only have started golfing a year ago ally meeting with Patrick Reed, the 2018 tionwide junior golf development compe- and to make it to the big stage is an amaz-

Dragon Boat Racing began in China more together for something they have in com- Lake Nona's than 2,000 years ago, originating from mon: the love of the same sport,” said superstitious beliefs that the boat racing Graumann. Own Dragon would ensure prosperous and bountiful Next season, Graumann has her heart set crops. Dragon Boat celebrations were con- on being able to compete at the World Na- Boating ducted during the summer solstice when tions Championships in Thailand. Before natural disasters and ailments like dis- she is able to participate, she has to apply ease were in full force against the popula- and receive an invitation and nomination Champion Katie tion. Accordingly, dragon boating remains for the 2019 National Team. Until then, representative of humankind's struggle she is continuing to work hard and dem- Graumann against nature and the fight against dan- onstrate an intense passion for the sport gerous enemies. Some of the original ritu- she loves. als from ancient Dragon Boat Racing are ARTICLE BY VANESSA POULSON still practiced at modern events, like the “The discipline you need. The focus. The PHOTOS COURTESY OF KATIE "Awakening of the Dragon," by dotting the timing. The teamwork. The strength. The GRAUMANN eyes of the dragon's head on each boat. speed. The sound and power of the start. This ceremony is conducted to “cleanse Then crossing the finish line in pure ex- and bless” the area of competition, the haustion – incredible!” said Graumann. Katie Graumann, a Lake Nona local, re- competitors, and their boats. It also gives cently competed at this year’s European the boats and their crew the strength of Championship for Dragon Boating, an in- the Dragon and tense paddling sport where paddlers work the blessing of the in unison to propel the boat forward from Goddess of the Sea. a standing start, the aim being to reach the tors during the opening ceremony of the Graumann credits finish line in the fastest time. Graumann championship. “I had never dreamed of the atmosphere won six gold and two silver medals with being selected for this, but it filled me with of the competi- her team but credits the true victory to pride to play an active role in the opening tions as being one the feeling of “optimal synergy of all indi- ceremony and to represent all participat- of the best parts vidual athletes in the boat” between all the ing athletes,” said Graumann. about competing members of the team. In the past, Grau- Graumann began training for watersports at Dragon Boat- mann has also competed in Italy, Canada at a very early age. A native of Germany, ing events. “The and Hungary and taken home 35 interna- Graumann’s father was a professional atmosphere at an tional medals. coach for the local canoe sprint club in international com- “Each athlete depends on the other to give their area and got Graumann involved in petition that brings it their best. Only then, with a lot of disci- the canoe sprint as early as he could. Soon together athletes pline, team spirit, and trust in each other, after, Graumann fell in love with Dragon from all around medal placing is possible,” said Grau- Boat Racing and has been part of the Ger- the world, top ath- mann. She was also able to participate in man National Team for eight consecutive letes with differ- the Athletes Oath at the European Cham- years. To remain on the team, a new appli- ent backgrounds pionship for Dragon Boating. This portion cation is required each year with an official and cultures, is so of the event is in the name of all competi- invitation and nomination potentially be- exciting. All come ing issued after a series of tests.

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corded by Hollis herself, so she includes to focus on, I’d recommend it to anyone joy, laughter and emphasis in all the right who could use a few tips on how to look The Lake Nona places. at life’s struggles in a more positive, Chris- tian or philosophical way. The stories of her dating nightmares, her Book Maven marriage, early motherhood struggles, balancing entrepreneurship with the rest Review: of life, and managing a seemingly overfull schedule always convey grace. Many of her Girl, Wash reactions to life’s issues are sprinkled with her Christian values learned as a daughter and granddaughter of preachers and Your Face: Stop practiced in her adult life. Hollis expresses gratitude for the lessons learned from her Believing the Lies experiences rather than anger or frustration that they happened to her, which is a About Who You lesson I think we could all use from time to time. Are So You Can I found two particular struggles Hollis experienced to be particularly insightful. The Become Who You first was her chapter titled “I’m Not Good Enough,” in which she relays her need to Were Meant to Be prove her worth, her natural workaholic tendency and how she handled the anxiety and even a physical ailment that resulted. Author: Rachel Hollis Another meaningful chapter, “I Need a Genre: Motivational, Inspirational, Drink,” describes how Hollis, who grew up Self-help as a non-drinker, dealt with an increasing reliance on her evening glass(s) of wine to wind down. Okay, yes, this book is generally for young- The book is structured in an easy-to-ac- er women (I am old enough to be the au- cess way. Each chapter is titled “The Lie” thor’s mother, after all), but it did seem to followed by a lie about our life that we target an audience that makes up a large shouldn’t believe. (For example: “The lie: part of the demographics of Lake Nona. No is the final answer” or “The lie: Other And when I found my daughter-in-law people’s kids are so much cleaner/better reading it, I decided to put it on my list. organized/more polite.”) In addition, Hol- I was surprised to find that many of the lis gives a list of her “Things That Helped author’s thoughts and insights really did Me” at the end of each chapter so that we resonate with me. can learn not just how the author dealt Girl, Wash Your Face is Rachel Hollis’ fifth with each issue, but also how she made book, and she has moved on from food and changes in her life as a result. The stories meal preparation books and novels about are written in a conversational style that college-age girls to something more deeply makes it seem more like your best friend personal. The stories she tells about her talking to you, which is what made the au- own life and the big and little struggles dio version especially good. she overcame (and still overcomes in some All that said, I really did enjoy reading this cases) are told with honesty and occasion- book even though it is written for, and I ally a little embarrassment, which makes would recommend it for, a specific group them seem all the more real. I listened to of readers. But, even outside the roughly the audio version of the book, which is re- age 18-to-40 female demographic it seems

www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 17 | NOVEMBER 2018 two casts of lead actors and one ensemble, ta’s Workshop event will be donated to our Conner Logan featuring students from both Lake Nona local Ronald McDonald House to support Manager: Cassandra Cruz & Pia Hernandez Elf Jr. at Lake and Innovation Middle Schools as well the families in need. “We are proud to sup- as many cast members from Lake Nona port such a worthy cause!” said Chase. Fake Santa: Kieron McKitterick High School. Nona Elf the Musical Jr. will be performed Charlotte Dennon: Zoe Devaliant & The audition process for the LNHS show four times: Ainsley Siegel boasted 112 students, with several oth- High School! Friday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. High School Ensemble: Esteban Baez ers reaching out to the department after Sola, Amiel Bagay, Destiny Bernard, auditions had concluded. Chase credits Saturday, Dec. 8, at 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Emma Budsberg, Melodie Crissan, Ilsealy- ARTICLE BY VANESSA POULSON the production process of formulating a Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3:00 p.m. sha Davila Torres, Raynard Dentey, Cal- PHOTO BY RYAN THOMAS musical to be a lot like a “grand juggling istenes Fuguet, Mariana Garcia, Benjamin act” or “taking a 10,000-piece puzzle and Tickets will be available through teachtix. com and at the Santa’s Workshop event. Gillan, Alexis Gilliam, Madison Gotham, putting it together methodically.” She ex- Sabrina Henson-Matheny, Alan Jerez, plained, “You start by looking at the box, Elf the Musical Jr. Cast List Yizelle Jimenez, Alyssia Luna, Raegan and you see what the puzzle can be. Then Overton, Megan Parker, Sabrina Reece, you start building the edges and it fits and Buddy: Thomas Dyer & Tristan Rujano Rebekah Rickman, Sophia Rodriguez, you feel confident. Then, you work your Hannah Yon, Micah Zervos. way into the middle and wonder if you’ll Jovie: Noemi Gonzalez & Dany Oliveira ever reach the end of the puzzle. You have Walter Hobbs: Marco Batista Rudolph Middle School Ensemble: Emily Ali, your doubts and you struggle, but when & Gabriel Mamuyac Paula Chung, Heaven Cintron, Alexandra that last puzzle piece clicks into place, the Drauer, Alexa Fillalan, Emily Hernandez, Emily Hobbs: Isis Bermudez & Hayley overwhelming sense of accomplishment Katarina Jenarine, Joie Kinard, Giana Chafin makes it all worthwhile!” Mancuso, Naomi March, Jose Mendez, Michael Hobbs: Eli Esther Shaylin Mitchell, Mia Muniz, Amelia Ruby, Not only is the musical itself expected to Nicholas Sacco, Dana Smith, Max Young. help ring in the holiday spirit for residents Santa Claus: Chijioke Oparaji & across Lake Nona, but the LNHS theatre Julio Vazquez department is also partnering with the Deb: Dari Perez & Alondra Trinidad-Colon This December, Lake Nona High School local community for a charitable event (LNHS) will be performing Elf the Musical called “Santa’s Workshop,” created and Mr. Greenway: Corey Brewer & Jr., a musical based on the classic Will Fer- organized by Nona rell holiday movie. Rehearsals began on Ambassadors of Oct. 10 with both high schoolers and mid- Ronald McDonald dle schoolers on the cast list. This unique House Charities partnership is the brainchild of LNHS the- of Central Florida atre director Gail Chase, who has wanted with Ryan Thomas to partner with Lake Nona Middle School as the commit- and Innovation Middle School since their tee chairman. The opening. “Sharing the stage with the mid- event will be a dle school students will provide the high three-day extrava- school students with an opportunity to ganza for the com- show leadership and will provide the munity located in middle school students the chance to see the courtyard of the what the future in high school can hold high school. There for them,” said Chase. “It’s a win-win in will be featured my eyes!” events like a movie The musical follows William "Buddy" viewing, crafts, live Hobbs, an orphan who mistakenly crawls music from local into Santa Claus' bag of gifts and is trans- elementary, mid- ported back to the North Pole. After dis- dle, and high school covering the baby, Santa and his elves de- music groups, pic- cide to raise the child as an elf. The movie tures with Santa, and corresponding musical follow Buddy’s food trucks, break- journey through growing up, discovering fast with Buddy the his own self-identity, and bringing the Elf, and much more magic of Christmas to families across New (refer to the sched- York City. Attendees of the LNHS show ule of events in this should expect plenty of beautiful light, special magazine color and costumes from the show, along insert!). The pro- with a spectacular set design. There are ceeds for the San-

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www.NONAHOODNEWS.com | 21 | NOVEMBER 2018 ditional Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muer- tos, or the Day of the Dead. Downtown The event was the brainchild of Leena Bu- chy, CityArts Factory’s gallery manager Arts District of 10 years. She brought it to life through the help of Carolina Suarez-Garcia, a local Hosts Award- Peruvian character artist. After Buchy’s passing in 2017, Downtown Arts District hired Pink Hair Productions to coordi- Winning Ninth nate the event planning of the exhibit and street party. “Downtown Arts District will Annual ‘Dia de continue producing Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory in Buchy’s legacy for Los Muertos years to come,” said Downtown Arts Dis- trict development manager Ha’ani Hogan. & Monster This unique event combined an outdoor street party and a huge art exhibit of Hal- loween- and Dia de los Muertos-inspired Factory’ Block art. The exhibit featured artwork of various mediums created by more than 200 art- Party ists. Guests were able to view the themed original artwork and ofrendas (offerings) BY VANESSA POULSON by local and national artists exhibited at PHOTOS VIA DIA DE LOS CityArts Factory. MUERTOS & MONSTER FACTORY The guest lineup for this year’s event included Phantasmagoria, Bloody Jug Band, Mariachi Oro, Ritmo Kru, and BalaChan- Downtown Orlando’s dynamic cultural dra Belly Dancing. There was also a spe- community, The Downtown Arts District cial performance from FusionFest, a brand and CityArts Factory, returned with their new festival happening in downtown Or- award-winning ninth annual “Dia de los lando during Thanksgiving weekend. Ad- Muertos & Monster Factory” Exhibit and ditionally, the event featured spooky art Block Party presented by el Jimador on vendors, food, face painting, a kids crafts Oct. 18. The event was inspired by the tra- area, costume contest, photo opportunities, and raffles. The entrance fee was a suggested $5 donation with proceeds going toward supporting the exhibit space and performers participating in the event. This year’s event was the last time that the Block Par- to the historic Rogers Kiene building in ty will take place 2019. Dia de los Muertos & Monster Fac- at the 29 S Orange tory will continue in 2019 for its 10th anni- Avenue location, versary at the new location, coincidentally, due to CityArts still on Pine Street, just a couple of blocks Factory moving east of its current location. its headquarters

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3 Relay for Life Lake Nona 3 7th Annual Ruck Sack Race (6:30-11:30 a.m.) 3 Reymont St. Community Garden Workshop (9-10 a.m.) 4 East Coast Believers Church Grand Opening (10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.) 6 LNRCC First Tuesdays (5:30-7:30 p.m.) 8 LNRCC Breakfast Connections (7:45-9:30 a.m.) 8 Make-A-Wish Foundation Casino Night & Poker Tournament (6:30-10:30 p.m.) 9 Life Enhancing Dentistry One Year Anniversary Party (5-8 p.m.) 10 City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) 10 Laureate Park Community Porch Sale (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) 14 Holiday Healthy Cooking Class at Lakehouse (6-8 p.m.) 16 Crescent Cinema at Crescent Park (6-8 p.m.) 16-18 Orlando Balloon Glow 17 Laureate Blvd. Community Garden Workshop (9-10 a.m.) 17 Central Florida Children’s Home Christmas Tree Lot (Nov. 17 - Dec 17) 24 Small Business Saturday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) 26 EOCC Coffee Club Nona (8:30-9:30 a.m.) 27 LNRCC Contagious Connecting (8-9:30 a.m.) 30 Yappy Hour at Crescent Park (6-8 p.m.)

SAVE THE DATE: Dec. 4 Holiday Floral Workshop at Lakehouse (6-8 p.m.) Dec. 7-9 Santa’s Workshop Weekend - See the special insert magazine for lots of details! Dec. 16 Rein-Dog Run at Crescent Park (11 a.m.-2 p.m.) Dec. 18 Sip and Paint at Lakehouse (6-8 p.m.) Mar. 2, 2019 Appetite for the Arches (Ronald McDonald House)

THE MONDAY MARKET at Lake Nona YMCA Mondays 4:30-8 p.m. THE SATURDAY MARKET YMCA of Central Florida (Lake Nona) at VALENCIA COMMUNITY 9055 Northlake Parkway COLLEGE LAKE NONA facebook.com/Lakenonaymcafarmersmarket/ Saturdays 9 a.m. Valencia College, Lake Nona Campus 12350 Narcoossee Rd. LIVE + LOCAL facebook.com/LakeNonaFarmersFreshMarket/ Thursdays 6-8 p.m. Crescent Park in Laureate Park facebook.com/pg/learnlakenona/events/ ART AFTER DARK is Back! Fridays 6-9 p.m. YOGA NONA Lake Nona Town Center Sponsored by Lake Nona Life Project Food trucks on first Friday of each month Saturdays 10-11 a.m. facebook.com/artafterdarklakenona/ Crescent Park in Laureate Park 8374 Upper Perse Circle facebook.com/learnlakenona/

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