Senior Calendar

NOV. 1

The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet Thursday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m., at College Park United Methodist Church for a program on “Life’s a Trip” tours. Visit ocrea-fl.org or call 407-677-0446.

NOV. 2

“Another Part of the Puzzle – Tackling Difficult Challenges Caregivers Encounter” by the Alzheimer and Dementia Resource Center will be Friday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Florida Hospital Church. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the registration fee is $25 and $10 for an additional family members. Email [email protected] or call 407-843-1910 extension 301.

NOV. 3

Support Hospice of the Comforter’s Hospice House, caring for Central Floridians and their families, at “Live, Laugh, Love” on Nov. 3 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Hilton Orlando. Visit hospiceofthecomforter.org

Women’s Club of Winter Park is hosting an antique show and sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at 419 S. Interlachen Ave.

North Park Baptist Church’s Women on Mission Outreach Ministry for Military Veterans will be making Christmas Angel meal-tray favors from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 3. Contact 321-975-5900, [email protected] or visit NorthParkBaptist.org

NOV. 7

Kathleen Rehl, a national expert in financial planning, will have a free workshop for widowed spouses or those who anticipate becoming widowed on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Call 407-671-4300 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat.

Alzheimer’s CARE Training Workshops will be held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5 at The Tremont in Oviedo. For more information and to reserve a spot email [email protected]

“Unfinished Business, Taking care of Finances the Legal Way” will be presented on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The free workshop will be held at Village on the Green, 500 Village Place, Longwood. Reserve by contacting the Jewish Pavilion at 407-678-9363 or [email protected]

Mission Medicine, a safe way to dispose of unneeded medication, will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. at The Tremont in Oviedo.

NOV. 8

A Pedaling For Parkinson’s information meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Crosby YMCA Wellness Center. Contact 407-644-3606 or [email protected]

“Aging Into Our Future: An Enriching Our Journey for Long Life Conference” will be Thursday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center. This event is for professionals and individuals who provide support and programming to older adults. The fee is $40 dollars. To register visit http://bit.ly/SeNR5e

NOV. 9

On Friday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m., the city of Winter Park will hold its Veterans Day Celebration at the Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheatre. Call 407-599-3428.

Seminole State College of Florida will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Fine Arts Concert Hall on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus. For more information, call 407-708-2242.

The third annual health fair and free dental clinic will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santuario de Adoracion in Winter Garden. For more information, call 407-690-4142.

NOV. 10

AAUW Orlando/Winter Park Branch will feature a breakfast buffet followed by a discussion of services and opportunities to help others. The breakfast will be at the First Congregational Church in Winter Park. The cost is $15. To make a reservation contact, 407-369-4826 or [email protected] by Nov. 7.

NOV. 13

50+ FYI Expo will be Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastmonte Civic Center in Altamonte Springs. The Expo is free and is about local resources. For more information, call 407-836-6563.

NOV. 14

The AARP Driver Safety Program — free for veterans, spouses, widows and immediate family — will be at the Maitland Senior Center on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register call 1-888-227-7669 or visit aarp.org/drive. It is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

Dr. Robert Sherwin, director of the Diabetes Endocrinology Research Center at Yale University, will discuss “the brain-glucose connection: claude bernard revisited” on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Florida Hospital’s Werner Auditorium. Registration opens at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a seat call 407-303-1700.

NOV. 24

The AARP Driver Safety Program — free for veterans, spouses, widows and immediate family — will be at the Plymouth Apartments on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register call 1-888-227-7669 or visit aarp.org/drive. It is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.

MAITLAND SENIOR CENTER EVENTS

The Maitland Senior Center is located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. The schedule is subject to change without notice. Call 407-539-6251 or visit itsmymaitland.com

The Maitland Senior Center will be closed on Nov. 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26, at 9 a.m.

The Senior Speaker Series is the first and third Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Each month covers a broad range of topics that everyone will enjoy.

Nov. 6: Make holiday greeting cards, two to take home and one to send to U.S. troops stationed overseas. This special event is hosted by After 55 Housing and Resource Guide and Lutheran Haven. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited for this event. Please call 407-539-6251 to reserve a seat.

Nov. 20: Tom Maccubbin will speak about fall gardening. Whether thinking about flowers or vegetables, late fall is a good time to get started. Learn what to plant and how to deal with problem soils. This program is going to have easy gardening things to do, so all can enjoy the great fall season.

Bunko is Thursday, Nov. 15, at 12:45 p.m.

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

Every Monday and Friday in November at 1 p.m., a classic movie is played. Check our calendar online to see what movies are showing in November.

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

Join the Knit & Crochet group every Monday in November at 10 a.m. Bring a current project and have fun. There is also another Knit & Crochet group on Fridays at 10 a.m.

Every Monday in November at 1 p.m. the Conversational French group meets.

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

Every Tuesday in November at 1 p.m. the Conversational Spanish group meets. Spanish fluency is required to participate.

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

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

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) will be at the Maitland Senior Center twice in November, once on Friday, Nov. 9, and again on Friday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program provides free unbiased counseling about Medicare, Medigap, HMOs, Medicaid, prescriptions drug plans and long-term care. Visit FloridaSHINE.org

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