Calendar

MAY 12

Join the Winter Park History Museum for the grand opening of its newest exhibit, “Winter Park: The War Years, 1941-1945,” highlighting homefront life in an American small town on Thursday, May 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. The exhibit features a recreated and “hands on” living room, children’s room, and kitchen of the 1940s, as well as a comprehensive salute to the servicemen and women from Winter Park. There will be a live performance by the Orlando Big Band, with snacks and beverages being served. Attire is casual dress or 1940s costume. The event is free and open to the public. The museum is located at 200 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Call 407-647-2330.

MAY 13

The Winter Park Playhouse is professionally performing the classic musical “The Fantasticks.” The show will run from Friday, May 13, to Sunday, May 22, and Thursday, June 2, to Saturday, June 11. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday and Saturday matinees are at 2 p.m. Call 407-645-0145.

MAY 14

Join 90.7 WMFE for a live taping of “Intersection,” their semiweekly news and in-depth conversation program, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at The Social, located at 54 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando. Hear from emerging local musicians about the state of the music scene in Central Florida, as well as what shapes and inspires their music. Guests include Beemo, an acoustic Americana band with mountain music roots, and Billy Wright, a singer-songwriter with “Maroon 5 meets Lenny Kravitz” pop melodic smooth sound. Hang out after the taping of the “Intersection” live show for more music from Beemo and Billy Wright, as well as a ZipOde Throwdown to kick-off WMFE’s Young Friends of 90.7 WMFE group. They’ll read their favorite ZIP-code-specific poetry — ZipOdes — and invite you to take the stage to represent your neighborhood with your own ZipOdes. Visit wmfe.org

MAY 15

The Steinway Society of Central Florida will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a kick-off concert at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, at Steinway Piano Galleries. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join founders Gary and Kathy Grimes for a presentation. Tickets are $10 at the door and free for children as well as members of the Steinway Society. Call 407-339-3771.

Help the Orlando Senior Help Desk hit a hole-in-one on behalf of Central Florida’s elder community at the PGS tournament on Sunday, May 15, at Alaqua Country Club in Longwood sponsored by the Jewish Pavilion. Tee up for a morning of golf, food and prizes, in honor of Carol Feuerman, Pavilion past president. Monies raised will benefit the Orlando Senior Help Desk, a free helpline that helps older adults and their families of all faiths with all matters relating to aging and elder services. The $100 entry fee covers breakfast, lunch and golf. Not a golfer, but still want to join the club? Come for lunch for $36. Breakfast is from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Shotgun start is at 8:30 a.m. Visit jewishpavilion.org or call Ken Davis at 727-798-5354.

MAY 17

The meeting for AARP Winter Park Chapter #1047 will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center, located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park. The speaker will be Principal of Pine Hills Elementary School Cheryl Briton, who will talk about the Dictionary Project. Call 407-671-8393 for more information.

MAY 19

The Pelvic Floor Center located at 941 Morse Blvd. Suite 100 in Winter Park will be hosting an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19. The center provides innovative alternatives to surgery and drugs. Food will be provided by TR Fire Grill and everyone receive a $25 Visa gift card and a free 22 minute session for attending the open house. Call 321-214-4553 to RSVP.

MAY 20

Come experience the Alfond Inn’s popular food and wine ending Spring Get Your Jazz On event on May 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy select wines and expertly prepared food selections, live music, valet parking and more under the stars of the Alfond’s courtyard. All profits go to funding Rollins College scholarships. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door. Buy your tickets at http://bit.ly/MayGetYourJazzOn. Get Your Jazz On is an adults only, separately ticketed, rain or shine event. If there is inclement weather, the event will be held inside. No coolers, outside alcohol or food is permitted.

MAY 22

Enjoy a daylong event at the Spring Holistic Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, on the beautiful grounds of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, located at 1400 S. Denning Drive in Winter Park. Attendees will enjoy unique crafts, music, chair massage, readings, handmade soaps, essential oils, original artwork, jewelry, books, green cleaning, garden ornaments and more. The free event will happen rain or shine and is open to the public. The Spring Holistic Fair is sponsored by the Central Florida Center for Spiritual Living. Call 321-200-0730, send an email to [email protected] or visit http://cslorlando.org/event-2185469

MAY 23

Everyone needs to plan, regardless of financial wealth. A Senior Survive & Thrive Workshop will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 23, at One Senior Place, located at 715 Douglas Ave. in Altamonte Springs. Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Kathleen Flammia will discuss utilizing Medicaid and Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits to pay for the rising cost of long term care as well as estate planning tools and techniques to preserve your legacy and plan for your loved ones. Good medical care is a vital component to aging well. Sometimes, a visit to the hospital can be confusing and decisions you need to make are not always clear. Aging Services Manager Emily Stowers, MSW, will discuss care coordination, social/family supports, legal decisions, your rights as a patient, insurance, and transitions. Reservations required. Call 407-478-8700.

MAY 25

Today’s Caregiver Magazine hosts the Orlando Fearless Caregiver Conference from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, at the Holy Trinity Reception & Conference Center, located at 1217 Trinity Woods Lane in Maitland. It’s a full day of support, information and advice for family and professional caregivers from aging and disability experts, caregiver advocates, physicians, Social Security specialists, elder law professionals, homecare and facility coordinators and support organizations. A limited number of complimentary caregiver tickets are available for the full-day seminar and exhibitions. Registration includes lunch and is available by calling 877-829-2734 or by going online to FearlessCaregiver.com

JUNE 9

Diane Rehm, the host of the award-winning public affairs and call-in program “The Diane Rehm Show,” will speak at the Bob Carr Theater in Orlando on Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. Attend An Evening with Diane Rehm to hear her personal reflections on her 35-year run as host as well as timely analysis of the 2016 election. Have burning questions for Rehm? A Q-and-A session will follow her presentation. Visit wmfe.org/dr

ONGOING

The Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department has partnered with the Senior Resource Alliance-Area Agency on Aging of Central Florida to offer the free Living Healthy and Living Healthy with Diabetes community workshops. Both are held at the Fire-Rescue Headquarters located at 343 W. Canton Ave. Living Healthy with Diabetes is a six-week workshop designed for people living with type-2 diabetes and will be offered on Fridays beginning Friday, May 20, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. To register for these free workshops or for more information, contact the Senior Resource Alliance at 407-514-1806 or [email protected]