Club Hubbub 11.6.14

O.C. Retired Educators Assoc.

The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. Anne Gardepe will present a program on “Road Scholar Travel.” Anyone who has worked in education is invited to attend.

The group’s next meeting takes place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at College Park United Methodist Church. The Winter Park High School Men’s Vocal Ensemble and the Freedom High School Patriot Singers will present a “Sounds of the Season” program.

For more information, visit ocrea-fl.org or call (407) 677-0446.

W.O. Chamber of Commerce

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce will hold its last Lead and Feed meeting of the year from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Bistro CloClo, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 22, Orlando.

Participants will have the opportunity to indulge in friendly company and French food at this new Dr. Phillips restaurant. The Lead and Feed luncheon allows attendees to market their business and network with other business owners in the area. There is no agenda and no PowerPoint — just relationship building. Chamber leaders will pass around the mic to give everyone in attendance the chance to introduce his or her name and introduce his or her business.

The group also will hear from ReemAlHashmi, a financial representative with Western & Southern Life. 

The cost is $15 if paid in advance, or $20 at the door. Lunch, a drink, dessert, tax and a tip is included.

To register, visit wochamber.com/calendar/event_details/lead_and_feed_networking_lunch9. 

For more information, email [email protected].

Boys & Girls Club of Central Fla.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida have teamed up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Central Florida Family Dollar stores to help support youth programs through the “Open the Door for America’s Kids” four-week program. The program began Saturday, Nov. 1, in a national effort to keep youth safe.

Family Dollar customers in Central Florida can make a monetary contribution at checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida this holiday season. For more, call (407) 841-6855.

American Legion Hugh T. Gregory Post 63

The American Legion, Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 will host a steak dinner from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the Post, 271 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

 The dinner will feature a 14-ounce ribeye steak, baked potato, dessert and coffee or tea for $15 per person. For children age 10 and younger, a hot dog and fries will be served for $5 per person. The event is open to the public.

For more information, call (321) 662-5883.

 Winter Garden Elks Ladies Auxiliary

The Winter Garden Elks Ladies Auxiliary recently held its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser at the Elks Lodge. All who attended the event wore pink to show support for the cause. The women enjoyed raffle drawings and prizes, food and entertainment while raising substantial donations for the American Cancer Society. The club thanks everyone for the generous contributions and support.

Windermere Garden Club

The Windermere Garden Club will hold its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere. 

The club will welcome Harry P. Leu Gardens Assistant Director KeriByrum to tell members and visitors about the wonderful “World of Succulents,” as well as share other information and answer questions.

The Windermere Garden Club welcomes and invites guests who are interested in gardening, flowers and plants to attend. Coffee and treats are served at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. 

For more information, call (407) 909-1461.