Senior Calendar

JAN. 3

The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet Thursday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m. at College Park United Methodist Church; 644 W. Princeton St. A speaker from Orange County Public Schools will talk about the homeless population and what the school system is doing to help. Visit our website at ocrea-fl.org or call 407-677-0446. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join.

JAN. 5

Are you ready for a fresh start in 2013? At 10 a.m. on Jan. 5 a Cleansing & Detoxification class by Dr. Samadhi Artemisa will be held at Florida School of Holistic Living in downtown Orlando. Come learn about how the body cleanses and purifies itself naturally on a daily basis, and how to support these built in systems. Registration is $15 at injoyhealthcare.com or by calling 407-252-1397.

JAN. 6

Orlando Area Historical Rose Society will meet at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, for “Basics of Rose Growing in Central Florida” by American Rose Society Consulting Rosarian Tom Burke. A presentation will cover the varied aspects of roses: planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning and help along the way. It’s all at Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Ave., in Orlando. For more information call 407-497-1639.

JAN. 12

AAUW Orlando/Winter Park Branch bountiful breakfast buffet on Saturday, Jan. 12 will be followed by a Beth Kassab, Orlando Sentinel columnist, speaking about “Regarding Women: An In-depth View of Women’s Status” at 9 a.m. in the Church Hall, at the First Congregational Church; 225 S. Interlachen Ave., Winter Park. For information and to make a reservation, please contact Barbara Buchele at 407-369-4826 or [email protected] by Jan. 9. The cost is $15.

JAN. 13

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center will be hosting the exhibit “The Plot: A Graphic History of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.” An opening reception is planned for Sunday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. that will feature Lecia J. Brooks, outreach director for the Southern Poverty Law Center. For more information visit holocaustedu.org or call 407-628-0555.

MAITLAND SENIOR CENTER EVENTS

The Maitland Senior Center is located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule is subject to change without notice. Call 407-539-6251 or visit itsmymaitland.com

Are you interested in art, history, health, and entertainment? Then join us on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. for our Senior Speaker Series. Each month we will cover a broad range of topics that everyone will enjoy. Come join us for an educational and fun time!

Join Audrey every Tuesday in January at 10:30 a.m. for Line Dance Lessons. The class is an hour and a half, and is perfect for both beginner and intermediate dancers. Cost of the class is $4 to the teacher.

Join us every Monday and Friday in January at 1 p.m. to see your favorite movies. Monday Matinees include: “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” on Jan. 7; “The Debt” on Jan. 14; “Joyful Noise” on Jan. 21; and “Crazy Heart” on Jan. 28. Friday Flicks include: “The Words” on Jan. 4; “Calendar Girls” on Jan. 11; “Hope Springs” on Jan. 18; and “Men in Black 3” on Jan. 25.

Join John every Monday, Thursday and Friday in January at 9 a.m. for Yoga. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your own mat. Cost of the class is $2 to the teacher.

Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you like making new friends and sharing your favorite patterns? Then join our Knit & Crochet group meeting every Monday in January at 10 a.m. Bring your current project and have some fun! And if Mondays don’t work for you, we also have another Knit & Crochet group that meets Fridays at 10 a.m.

Join us every Monday in January at 1 p.m. for our Conversational French group. Spend some time chatting with others and making new friends.

Join Esther every Tuesday in January at 9 a.m. for Tai Chi classes. Cost of the class is $10 per month to the teacher.

Join us every Tuesday in January at 1 p.m. for our Conversational Spanish group. Spend some time chatting with others and making new friends. Must be fluent in Spanish to participate.

Join Donna every Thursday in January at 11:30 a.m. for Chair Yoga. Cost of the class is a $2 donation to the teacher.

Join Ann every Friday in January for musical recorder classes at 1 p.m. Lessons are free. Please call the Senior Center at 407-539-6251 for specifics on this class.

The Maitland Senior Center presents a program for elders on the second Friday of the month (Jan. 11 this month) that is staffed by counselors from S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). The program provides free unbiased counseling about Medicare, Medigap, HMOs, Medicaid, prescription drug plans, and long term care. All counseling is first-come-first-serve. Bring your list of medications or Rx bottles, insurance card and red, white and blue Medicare card.

Join us every third Thursday of the month (Jan. 17 this month) for Bunko beginning at 12:45 p.m.

WINTER PARK COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMS

The community center offers a daily program for our older adults from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whether you are an active adult looking to get in shape or just looking to get out of the house and make see friends, we have something for everyone. Our program offers social, education and health/fitness opportunities throughout day. Some of the programs offered are computer education, disease prevention seminars, wellness activities and social luncheons.

Participants must have a city of Winter Park Recreation ID in order to participate. The IDs are free to residents and available at the community center. Some programs and trips may have an additional fee. Visit cityofwinterpark.org for more information. The Community Center is located at 721 W. New England Ave.

Play Pickleball at the Community Center on Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. and Wednesdays 11 a.m. to noon free with a Recreation ID.

The Seniors First Program is free to all seniors 55 and older that reside in Orange County. The program is offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon, and features socialization opportunities, local trips, arts and crafts, games and a daily lunch program.

Boomers Boot Camps are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to noon. Your kids are grown; it’s your turn to play! The class offers interval aerobic exercise for the older adult with plenty of energy to burn. Cost is $5 per class or $25 a month for unlimited classes.

Zumba Gold uses the same principles as our regular Zumba class, but targets adults 55 and older. Get some exercise while you dance to Latin rhythms; its so much fun you will not even feel like you are exercising! Classes are the first and third Wednesday of the month (next class Jan. 16) from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free with a Recreation ID Card.

Tai Chi Gold classes focus on creating a healthy mind and body through low impact cardio and stretching, geared towards participants 55 and older. Classes are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month (Jan. 8 and 22) from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Free with a Recreation ID Card.

Friday Fitness is a 10-week group-training program that provides education and training on use of the Community Center fitness center equipment to help adults 55 and older gain comfort and confidence when working out by themselves. The program is available Fridays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and is free with a Recreation ID Card.

An old favorite that is fun for all ages. Come out and try your luck and maybe win a prize during Bingo at the Community Center. The game is played Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. and is free with a Recreation ID Card.

JCC SENIOR EVENTS

The Jewish Community Center in Maitland is located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. For more information on these and other JCC programs, visit orlandojcc.org or contact Emily Newman at 407-645-5933, extension 244.

Come experience for yourself how getting healthy can be so much fun at the JCC’s Laughter Club, one of the more than 6,000 such clubs in 60 countries! The Club meets Mondays at 11:45am. Laughter Yoga is a new and unique way to get healthy – physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. It’s just $10, or free for JCC members.

The 39’ers are a daytime group who meet in the JCC Senior Lounge five days a week for diversified programming. Monday is a general meeting day followed by exciting programming. The 39’ers membership consists of couples and singles who enjoy each other’s company working on projects, volunteering, Sunday afternoon movies, group discussions, theatre, playing cards and Mah Jongg, etc.

The Senior Nite Club is our senior evening group who meet the third Thursday evening of every month in the Senior Lounge. They plan events together and meet during the month at restaurants, theatres, etc.