Membership Opportunities — JUNE 2013
June 3, 10, 17 & 24 — Singers Needed
Vocalists are needed for the Sunshine Singers group that entertains at local nursing homes, senior residences and service clubs. Practices are held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Time: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Mary Ellen Boice, 407-299-5244.
June 3, 10, 17 & 24 — Chorus Invitation
O-Town Sound chorus, a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women of all ages to enjoy a free voice lesson and discover the fun of barbershop singing at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 3900 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Time: Mondays from 7-10 p.m. For more information, call Gloria, 352-442-8441; or Lisa, 407-873-6602; or visit www.otschorus.com on the Web.
June 11 — New Members Needed
Femmes de Coeur (Women of Heart) seeks new members. The 501(c)(3) organization raises funds for a variety of Central Florida charities. Time: Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Jill Rees, 407-423-7243; email njrees@msn.com; or visit www.femmesdecoeur.org on the Web.
June 20 — New Members Welcome
The West Orange Women welcomes visitors and potential members to its luncheon meetings, held at various locations in the Southwest Orlando area. Reservations are required. Time: the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25-$28, includes lunch and an interesting program. For more information, call Dottie, 407-258-8155; or Mary, 407-352-7264; or visit www.westorangewomen.com on the Web.
Support Groups — JUNE 2013
June 4 — Grief Support & Recovery Meeting
Faith Center International, 3832 W. New Hampshire St., Orlando, hosts P.E.A.C.E. Grief and Recovery Ministry meetings for anyone who has suffered a loss of any kind. Time: first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call Sylvia Boyd, 407-290-2986; email momab68@hotmail.com; or visit www.thefaithcenter.tv on the Web.
June 4 & 11 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings
Recovery Inc., a self-help mental-health program for people affected by nervous conditions, depression, anxiety or other emotional problems, holds support-group meetings in Classroom 1 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, call Ina, 407-616-7179.
June 4 & 21 — Memory Disorders Support Programs
Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts monthly support programs for both those diagnosed with memory disorders and their caregivers/family members/friends. Time: first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. and the third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, call Jennifer Magbanua, LMFT, 407-536-8877; or Sue Odena, 407-760-2304.
June 11 & 25 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Orlando sponsors a free family support-group meeting for anyone recovering from mental illness and those who have a family member living with a mental illness at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Trained facilitators lead the meetings. Time: second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253-1900.
June 12 — Cancer Support-Group Meeting
Sand Lake Cancer Center, 7450 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Orlando, hosts a free support-group meeting, including various topics and guest speakers, for anyone who has cancer. Time: second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-351-1002.
June 13 & 27 — Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support-Group Meetings
Clermont Health & Rehabilitation Center, 151 E. Minnehaha Ave., Clermont, hosts Alzheimer’s disease/dementia support-group meetings for caregivers. Time: second and fourth Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. For more information, call Linda Begley, 352-394-2188, ext. 302.
Volunteer Opportunities — MAY 2013
May 11 & 12 — Volunteers Needed
Unite Orlando seeks 10,000 volunteers to help hand-pack 1 million meals for hungry children. The event takes place at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Time: 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.unitedorlando.org on the Web.
Networking / Clubs — JUNE 2013
June 5 & 19 — Networking Group Meetings
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli, 10185 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Networking Group, exclusive to one person per industry. Time: first and third Wednesday of every month from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email lindaost@msn.com or visit www.wochamber.com on the Web.
June 6 — Women’s Republican Meeting
West Orange Republican Women, Federated meets at West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Reservations are required. Time: first Thursday of each month at noon. Cost: $17, includes lunch. For more information, call Wendy West, 321-276-3602; or visit www.worwf.com on the Web.
June 8 — Book Club Meeting
The Literary Ladies Book Club, part of the Active 50+ program, meets at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Time: the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-656-4155.
June 11 — APICS Professionals Meeting
The Mid Florida APICS — Association for Operations Management — Chapter meets at Dubsdread Country Club, 549 Par St., Orlando. Kim Moore is the guest speaker, and reservations are required. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes dinner. For more information and to RSVP, call Megan Hamel, 407-356-5167; email megan.hamel@lmco.com; or visit www.apicsorlando.com on the Web.
June 12 — Women’s Republican Meeting
The Dr. Phillips-Windermere Republican Women’s Network meets at Westerly’s Restaurant at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Meetings include a meet-and-greet, program and lunch. Also offered is a Speaker’s Corner, where candidates or anyone with a conservative message of interest may speak to the group for three minutes. Time: second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Cost: $15. For more information, call Clarice Drexler, 407-247-7778; or email grmapretty@bellsouth.net.
June 13 — Women’s Luncheon & Meeting
West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden, hosts the Orlando Women’s Connection luncheon, including food, an inspirational speaker, fellowship, networking and an interesting program. Time: second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Donna, 407-719-1337; or Liz, 407-656-0090.
Miscellaneous — JUNE 2013
Through July 12 — Submission Deadline
The city of Orlando seeks black-and-white photographs of the historic Rosemere residential district to feature in the 2014 Historic Preservation Board Calendar. Photos — up to three per entry — must be labeled on the back with the photographer’s name, daytime telephone number and the address of the subject; and they must be postmarked by July 12, 2013. Photographs should be mailed to the Historic Preservation Office, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802; or dropped off at HPO on the sixth floor of Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. For more information, call 407-246-3350 or 407-246-3416.
June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Service Industry Nights
B.B. King’s Blues Club in Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, hosts Industry Sundays, including food and drink specials, disc jockeys, dancers and Cirque performers. Time: Sundays from 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Admission is free for service-industry employees. For more information, call 407-370-4550 or visit www.bbkingclubs.com on the Web.
June 8 — Labrador Rescue Event
Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida sponsors a meet-and-greet event, including information about the rescue and dogs available for adoption at Woof Gang Bakery, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 36, Orlando. Time: second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit www.lrrof.org on the Web.
June 8 — Tree Program
Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 County Road 535, Orlando, hosts an Adopt-A-Tree Program for Orange County residents who want to receive two free trees to plant in their landscapes. Participants must register upon arrival and provide proof of Orange County residency by showing a driver license, photo ID, utility bill, etc. Trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Time: 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-254-9200.
