The City of Winter Garden News

Fall 2011www.wintergarden-fl.gov

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How do YOU belong, participate and contribute to our Community?Have you thought about mentoring at one of our local schools? The school year has just started, so this a great time to start men-toring a student at a school near you. The Winter Garden area has six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Our community also has a number of charter and private schools.

At West Orange High School, the majority of the Freshmen stu-dents participate in a mentoring program via HOPE classes. These students have better grades, better attendance and fewer referrals than those not participating. Many students do not have an op-portunity to talk to an adult about real life concerns and problems. You, as a mentor, will help the students in all aspects of life.

What grade level appeals to you? Go to www.wintergarden-fl.gov to find the contact at West Orange High School, and our other local schools, to begin the new school year off as a mentor!

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6 Your drinking water

7 Special Events

8 Garden Theatre

10 Crealdé Art Classes

14 Athletics

15 Active 50+ Programs

17 Adult Programs

18 Youth Programs

20 Nutrition, Health & Fitness

22 Where to Play

23 Rental Facilities

23 General Information

23 Sponsorship Opportunities

Table of Contents IMPORTANT NUMBERS

MAyOR John Rees 407.656.7372

COMMISSIONERS:District 1, Kent Makin407.877.5131

District 2, Bob Buchanan407.656.2646

District 3, Harold L. Bouler 407.427.6442

District 4, Colin Sharman407.877.5134

City Manager, Mike Bollhoefer407.656.4111 ext. 2267

City Clerk, Kathy Golden407.656.4111 ext. 2254

Chief of Police, George Brennan 407.656.3636 non-emergency

Chief of Fire Rescue, John Williamson407.656.4689 non-emergency

Fire Department Headquarters407.877.5175

Code Enforcement407.877.5144

Parks and Recreation407.656.4155

Employment407.656.4111 ext. 2281

Produced by the Office of Community Relations407.656.4111 ext. 2266

City of Winter Garden300 West Plant StreetWinter Garden, Florida 34787407.656.4111www.wintergarden-fl.gov

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We currently have three locations in the historic downtown and one location at Tanner Hall. The cost to use any of our stations will initially be FREE until activity increases. The City of Winter Garden received these Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint electric vehicle charging stations through a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The grant objective is to accelerate the development and production of electric vehicles to substantially reduce petroleum consumption, reduce greenhouse gas production and create jobs.

Winter Garden is leading the way among Central Florida cities in being one of the first to install electric vehicle charging stations for its residents and visitors. These stations will provide a nice boost to our ongoing sustainability efforts and be ready for the electric vehicles that will soon be a significant part of our first green mobil-ity system.

While many communities focus on mass transit as a way to achieve multi modal goals, the City of Winter Garden focuses on pedestrian and green-friendly alternatives.

Golf carts and electric scooters are allowed on designated streets and throughout the downtown district.

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PROvIDING sAfE DRINKING WATER Is ONE Of ThE cRUcIAl fUNcTIONs Of ThE

cITY’s PUblIc sERvIcEs DEPARTmENT.

Three treatment plants purify your water (on average, 6 million gallons per day) with sodium hypochlorite, a common disinfecting solution.

Although fluoride is not added, it is present in your water through the erosion of natural deposits at a rate of 0.95 ppm (parts per million).

On rare occasions you may notice that your water has an unusual taste or odor. A common cause is a dirty hot water

heater. To avoid this, flush your heater periodically and turn it off when you are away from home for an extended time.

Water filters under sinks and in appliances are another common culprit. Replace them regularly, as per

manufacturer instructions. These simple steps will resolve almost all taste and odor complaints.

For further information, contact Michael Cotton,

Water Treatment and Pumping Division Superintendent at

407.656.4111 ext. 2017 or mcotton@wintergarden-fl.gov.

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Special EventsSpecial eventS

Music Fest 2011Friday, October 7 - Sunday, October 9 | Plant Street | FREE!

Please visit www.wintergardenmusicfest.com for performance schedule and times.

Produced by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Music Fest is an annual tradition that can’t be missed! Three days of family friendly entertainment with over 20 hours of music, food and children’s activities. From classical to jazz, country to rock, over 30 music genres will be represented on two outdoor stages. For more information, please call 407.656.3244.

Halloweenfest Monday, October 31 | Plant Street | 6 - 8:30 pm | FREE!

Trick or Treat along Plant Street with the Downtown Merchants. Features live entertainment and a costume contest for all ages! Enjoy a safe night of haunted happenings along downtown Plant Street!

Winter Garden 5k Fun-Run Sponsored by Tri & Run of West OrangeSaturday, November 12 | Plant Street

5k Fun-Run is open to runners, walkers and strollers. This certified course will start and finish in downtown Winter Garden and will run through portions of surrounding neighborhoods. For more information, please call Tri & Run at 407.905.4786. To register, visit www.trinrun.com.

Winter Garden Art Festival Saturday, November 19 & Sunday, November 20 Plant Street | FREE!

Enjoy artisans, food vendors and live entertainment at the Annual Winter Garden Art Festival. Produced by the Winter Garden Merchants Guild. For more information please visit www.wgmerchants.org.

Light Up Winter GardenFriday, December 2 | Plant Street | 6 - 9 pm | FREE!

Join the West Orange Ministerial Association and the City of Winter Garden as we welcome in the season with this annual event. Live entertainment, vendors, shopping and children’s activities. Street lighting ceremony will be held at 6:30 pm.

Winter Garden Christmas ParadeSaturday, December 3South Dillard Street & Plant Street | 1 pm | FREE!

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and head to your favorite spot for this annual tradition. A long-standing Winter Garden holiday tradition will delight spectators and bring in holiday cheer! Don’t forget to look for the Big Guy himself at the end of the parade!

De-Light-Ful Decorations ContestTuesday, December 13 & Wednesday, December 14 | FREE!

Drag out the lights, hang up the garland, put up the glowing Santa and enter your home to win! Festive presentations of outdoor decorations could win up to $100! Judging for Winter Garden’s annual De-Light-Ful Decorations contest will take place on Tuesday, December 13 for homes North of Highway 50 and Wednesday, December 14 for homes South of Highway 50. Judging begins at 5:30 pm. Entry forms available at www.wintergarden-fl.gov.

OngOing EvEnts in HistOric DOwntOwn

Fridays on the Plaza Check out the City website’s calendar for band listingsEvery Friday • 7 – 9 pmCentennial Gazebo, West Plant Street

Farmers MarketEvery Saturday • 8 am – 1 pmCity Pavilion, Tremaine Street

Cruz-N-Car Shows3rd Saturday of the month • 6 – 9 pmWest Plant Street

GARDEN HEATRETUpcoming Fall 2011 Theatre Events

160 West Plant street in DoWntoWn Winter GarDen

407.877.GrDn (4736) | GarDentheatre.orG

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Little Shop of HorrorsBook and lyrics by Howard AshmanMusic by Alan MenkenProduced by TheatreWorks Florida

OCTOBER 14 - NOvEMBER 6Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

Seymour loves two things: a beautiful, way-out-of-his-league girl named Audrey and interesting, un-usual plants. As a down and out floral assistant, he never dreamed that discovering an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood would turn him into an overnight sensation! Little Shop of Horrors is an affectionate rock-n-roll spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies that will have you laughing and dancing in your seats.

Tickets: $26 ($22 seniors/students)

Special EventsSleeping Beauty Produced by Orlando Ballet

NOvEMBER 12 - 13Saturday and Sunday at 3 pm (pre-celebration at 2 pm)

Abbreviated ballet under 1 hour for the entire family, and a perfect entrée to the world of dance. Doors open at 2 pm for character meet and greets, face painting, a costume “petting zoo” and more! Tickets: $24 ($20 seniors/students)

The Diviners Written by Jim LeonardProduced by Beth Marshall Presents

DECEMBER 2 - 18Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm

In a small farm community during the Depres-sion, water and faith are in short supply. A charismatic but back-sliding preacher drifts into town and meets a gentle but misunder-stood boy with the gift of divining or water-witching. The two outcasts find a common bond and help each other divine for truth, faith and hope.

Tickets: $24 ($20 seniors/students)

Subscribe and Save!Season Subscribers save up to 25% off single ticket prices, plus receive extra benefits such as free exchang-es and invitations to special events. It’s a hassle-free way to make your plans for the whole season. Call the Garden Theatre Box Office at 407.877.4736 for more information or to become a subscriber today.

painting & DrawingWG/PD102 INTRO TO DRAWING & PAINTINGInstructor: Cat Hempel Two 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 24; Mondays, 6 - 8 pmSession 2: Starts January 9; Mondays, 6 - 8 pm Open to beginning students as an introduction to the fundamentals of art. Sample various drawing and painting techniques using different media, in-cluding watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Tuition includes most materials and supplies.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $195 Non-Members $215

WG/PD103 DRAWING IInstructor: Prayong Deeying 8-week class starting October 27; Thursdays, 6 - 8 pmDrawing I covers basic principles of drawing and composition. Students will learn techniques to measure angles and proportions to create accurate line drawings, techniques of shading to create light and volume, and prin-ciples of composition to create dynamic, engaging images.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $185 Non-Members $205

WG/PD104 WATERCOLOR IInstructor: Prayong Deeying

8-week class starting January 12; Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm Explore the classical world of watercolor and develop a grounding in traditional approaches and techniques.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $185 Non-Members $205

WG/PD106 THE POWER OF PASTELS Instructor: Dierdre Peeler Two 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 27; Thursdays, 1 - 3 pmSession 2: Starts January 12; Thursdays, 1 - 3 pmPastels are a beautifully luminous medium in which to develop drawing and color blending skills. Learn why artists have used them throughout history. Students will work inside and outdoors.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $185 Non-Members $205

The City of Winter Garden is pleased to have been able to enter a programming partnership with one of Florida’s top rated arts organizations, bringing the trusted Crealdé brand of visual arts education to the Jessie Brock Com-munity Center! We hope you will take an opportunity to check out these great classes here in Winter Garden.

Crealdé School of Art is a community based non-profit or-ganization established in 1975. From its two Winter Park campuses, Crealdé offers an affordable curriculum of over 90 studio courses and workshops in painting and drawing, photography, ceramics and sculpture for adults and chil-dren of all ages and backgrounds. The hand-on visual arts courses are taught by a professional faculty of over 40 art-ists and attract students from throughout Central Florida.

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Crealdé School of Art ClassesWG/PD107 FUN WITH COLLAGEInstructor: Dierdre Peeler Two 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 27; Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pmSession 2: Starts January 12; Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pmWe will use an assemblage of everything we can put our hands on, from photos to wallpaper, to create beautiful works of art. Come and have fun making memorable collage art.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $185 Non-Members $205

WG/PD115 INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructor: Dierdre Peeler Two 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 25; Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pmSession 2: Starts January 10; Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pmBasic drawing, composition, and painting techniques are taught step-by-step through study of the still life. Explore themes particular to your own inspiration. This course emphasizes the versatility of the acrylic medium. Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $185 Non-Members $205

WG/PD120 FUNDAMENTALS OF COLORInstructor: Cat Hempel Two 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 26; Wednesdays, 6 - 8 pm Session 2: Starts January 11; Wednesdays, 6 - 8 pm A great course for painters of all levels and recommended for begin-ners; working with oil paint as the medium. Learn to mix any color and improve your color perception. Exercises enable students to represent what they see. Oil paints and canvas provided.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $195 Non-Members $215

WG/PD230 LANDSCAPE PAINTINGInstructor: Tom Sadler 6-week class starts October 29; Saturdays, 1 - 4 pmStudio and landscape painting, including a session of plein-air painting on location. Learn to handle light and shadow in a landscape com-position. Oil paint is preferred but all painting media are acceptable. Prerequisite: Basic painting experience in chosen medium.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $220 Non-Members $240

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WG/PH147 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IInstructor: Michael van Gelder Two 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 24; Mondays, 6 - 8 pm Session 2: Starts January 9; Mondays, 6 - 8 pm This course serves as a thorough, hands-on introduction to digital photography. Topics will include camera controls, image resolution, composition, lighting, and lens use, enabling you to take better pho-tographs of people, landscapes and travel experiences. Class also fea-tures assignments with a follow up review by the instructor.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $185 Non-Members $205

WG/PH148 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IIInstructor: Michael van GelderTwo 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 26; Wednesdays, 6 - 8 pmSession 2: Starts January 11; Wednesdays, 6 - 8 pmStudents immerse themselves deeper into composition, lighting, flash, and special equipment. Manipulating images for printing or posting online is also covered. Class includes a fieldtrip and assignments with a follow up review by the instructor.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $185 Non-Members $205

WG/PH241 PHOTOGRAPHY IIIInstructor: Peter Schreyer 8-week class starting January 12; Thursdays 6 - 8 pmLandscape, portraits and documentary photography themes are ex-amined through lectures, slide presentations, assignments, critiques, and field trips. A special session and field trip on night photography is featured. Designed for the visual and photographic growth of interme-diate level students working in film or digital, color or black and white. Prerequisite: Photography II or similar experience.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $200 Non-Members $220

Register at www.crealde.orgor call 407.671.1886

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ceramics & Sculpture

WG/TD121 INTRODUCTION TO HANDBUILDING WITH CLAYInstructor: Belinda Glennon 6-week class starting October 25; Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pmLearn to create functional pottery pieces using traditional handbuilding techniques of coil, pinch and slab. We will explore additive and subtrac-tive texture treatments, then enhance and embellish with glazes. Suit-able for all skill levels.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $145 Non-Members $165

WG/TD124 INTRODUCTION TO SCULPTUREInstructor: Prayong DeeyingTwo 8-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 22; Saturdays 10 am - 12 pmSession 2: Starts January 14; Saturdays 10 am - 12 pmThis beginning class focuses on the basic steps of mold making, with an introduction to the materials and tools used. Students will make a simple plaster mold using their subject of choice, learning how to build an armature along with modeling techniques and composition. Demon-strations, individual instruction and critiques are included. Result: one or two finished sculptures by the end of the term.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $190 Non-Members $210

TD136 CERAMIC SAMPLER NEW!Instructor: Belinda Glennon6-week class starting January 10; Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pmHave you wanted to create with clay, but can’t decide whether the potter’s wheel or building by hand is the right choice? In this sampler class you can try several projects using both tech-niques and discover where your talents shine.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $145 Non-Members $165

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WG/YAP201 EXPLORING MULTI-MEDIA ARTInstructor: Dierdre PeelerTwo 6-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 27; Thursdays, 3:30 - 5 pm Session 2: Starts January 12; Thursdays, 3:30 - 5 pm We will explore various drawing media on paper, collage and painting while developing skills of observation and experimentation. Students will start out in black and white and progress to color.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $110 Non-Members $130

WG/YAP204 CREATING WITH CLAYInstructor: Belinda GlennonTwo 6-week classes available:Session 1: Starts October 25; Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5 pmSession 2: Starts January 10; Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5 pmBring your imagination and explore the plasticity of clay as you use handbuilding techniques to build functional pots and animal sculptures. Embellish them with glazes and take home your own ceramic keepsakes.Fee: Crealdé Members and Winter Garden Residents $110 Non-Members $130

Register at www.crealde.orgor call 407.671.1886

PRAYONG DEEYING: Received his BFA at Fine Art University, Thailand and his Master’s Degree in Painting from Northwest-ern State University, Louisiana. He taught art for 13 years and was employed for 20 years at Walt Disney World as a Senior Artist Prep.

BELINDA GLENNON: Joined the Crealdé faculty in 2002 where she teaches hand building and wheel throwing for adults and youth. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Central Florida.

CAT HEMPEL: A Winter Garden resident with a bachelor’s de-gree in drawing and print making from UCF and an Associate Member of the Oil Painters of America.

DIERDRE PEELER: Grew up in Manhattan and is a graduate of the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. She has taught art for almost 40 years to all age groups, and is now teaching and creating in Orlando, FL.

TOM SADLER: Holds a BFA from Auburn University with an ex-tensive national award and exhibition record. He is artistically dedicated to capturing the light, color and mood of the Central Florida landscape.

PETER SCHREYER: Executive Director at Crealdé; international exhibition record, numerous awards and public art commis-sions, including four documentary photography projects in the Winter Garden and Lake Apopka area in the past 12 years.

MICHAEL vAN GELDER: An Orlando area commercial photog-rapher who specializes in documenting musical and entertain-ment events. His work has appeared in such publications as Music Entertainment Magazine, All Access Music Magazine, and Guitar Magazine.

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s USSSA SOFTBALL - ADULT POLAR BEAR LEAGUEBatter Up! Leagues are available for all skill levels; emphasis is placed on healthy competition in a recreational atmosphere. Church, Men’s C, Men’s D, and Co-ed leagues offered Monday - Wednesday. Play, be active and most importantly have fun!Date: Registration open November 21 - December 18 for returning teams Registration open November 28 - December 18 for new teams League begins the week of January 9Time: Games at 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm & 8:45 pm Fee: $460 per team for 10-game seasonPlace: Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard Veteran’s Memorial Park, 420 South Park Avenue

KICKBALL - ADULT POLAR BEAR LEAGUEIt’s not just recess anymore! Join in the fun and relive your elementary school glory days. Come out and KICK IT with our Thursday night co-ed league.Date: Registration open November 21 - December 18 for returning teams Registration open November 28 - December 18 for new teams League begins January 12Time: Games at 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm & 8:45 pmFee: $300 per team for 8-game seasonPlace: Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

BATTLE OF THE BAGS - ADULT RECREATIONAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENTYour favorite tailgating game is now available tournament style! Catch all the action while bagging some fun in our first double elimination Cornhole Tournament.Date: Registration open December 5 - February 5 Tournament held on February 10Time: Games start at 6 pmFee: $25 per teamPlace: Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

YOUTH SOCCER - SPRING LEAGUECheer on your child while they have a great time with friends! Soccer league is open to children ages 3-12 and is an awe-some opportunity for your child to get exercise, improve hand eye-coordination and learn to work with others. Most games are played on Saturday mornings. Fee includes an 8-week sea-son, end of season award and a team shirt.Coaches pay only $10 for one child’s registration! Paid of-ficials are also needed.Date: Registration open December 5 - January 22 Practices begin the week of February 6 Games begin February 25Ages: 3 - 12 years (age as of September 1, 2011)Fee: $70 City Resident / $90 Non-ResidentPlace: Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard

YOUTH & ADULT TENNIS LESSONSHighly skilled instructors bring years of experience and knowl-edge to participants. Class space is limited, advanced registra-tion required. Registration opens two weeks prior to session start date. Private lessons are also available, email rdale1@cfl.rr.com or khill109@cfl.rr.com for more information.Date: Six-week sessions beginning September 6, October 18 & November 28 Please check www.wintergarden-fl.gov for current session times and fees.Ages: 5 years & olderPlace: Chapin Station Neighborhood Park, 501 West Crown Point Cross Road

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+MY CRITIC’S CHOICETravel each month to a new restaurant for a casual lunch and critique the overall dining experience. Trip cost includes transportation only. Lunch is on your own. Advanced registration required.Date: Fridays September 30, October 28, November 18 & December 30Time: 11 amFee: $5 City Resident / $7 Non-Resident

BIRTHDAY CLUBIt’s time to party! Celebrate birthdays with cake and ice cream. It does not have to be your birth month to attend.Date: 3rd Friday each January, April, July & OctoberTime: 1:30 - 2:30 pmFee: Free!

AARP DRIvER SAFETY COURSEInsurance reduction and driver refresher course! Up to 10% discount after completion of course depending on your insurance. Instructor Neal Lippold has over twenty-five years of experience teaching this worthwhile course. Date: Thursday, November 10 & Friday, November 11Time: 9 am - 12 pm both daysFee: $12 AARP Members / $14 Non-AARP Members

CHAIR-O-BICSGet moving in this recreational, self-guided chair exercise class! Participants are encouraged to use light hand weights to build strength. Use of weights is not required and is at your own risk.Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays September 20 - December 22Time: 9 - 10 amFee: Free!

A MATTER OF BALANCEA Matter of Balance is an award winning program that emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Learn to view falls as controllable, set goals to increase activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home and exercises to increase strength and balance. Limited space availabe.Date: Tuesdays, September 20 - November 15Time: 2 - 4 pmFee: Free!

WEST ORANGE PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUBBring a friend and discover current and classic authors. New members and titles are always welcome.Date: 2nd Monday of each monthTime: 2 - 5 pmFee: Free!

LITERARY LADIES BOOK CLUBJoin friends to read the top 10 and the classics.Date: 2nd Saturday of each monthTime: 10 am - 12 pmFee: Free! SOCIAL KNITTING GROUP Knit at your leisure while working on your special project and socializing with friends. Learn from each other, no instruction provided.Date: Tuesdays, September 20 - December 20Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pmFee: Free!

BUNCOA fun and entertaining dice game for all to play! No skill required. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack to share.Date: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each monthTime: 1:30 - 4 pmFee: $3 per person

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I MOvE, YOU MOvE, WII MOvE Wii is an easy video game that allows you to bowl, play tennis and even golf without leaving the room. A great way to get exercise and meet new friends.Date: Tuesdays Time: 10 - 11 amFee: Free!

DUPLICATE BRIDGEJoin our Bridge Club for an afternoon full of fun and cards!Date: ThursdaysTime: 1 - 4:30 pmFee: $3 per personPlace: Tanner Hall, 29 West Garden Avenue

GAMES, CARDS & MOREBring your favorite board or card game, learn new games and enjoy an afternoon with friends. Dominoes, Cards, Cribbage, Uno, Checkers, Chess and more!Date: 2nd & 4th Wednesday each monthTime: 1:30 - 4 pmFee: Free!

AARP CHAPTER #3697 MEETINGSOpen to AARP members and Winter Garden residents age 50 and older. Participants are encouraged to bring a refreshment to share.Date: 1st Monday of each monthTime: 1 - 3:30 pmFee: $2 to join local chapter for the year

DAY TRIPSTrips with the Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Department provide a fun and safe way to get to many destinations throughout Central Florida. Most trips utilize a 15 passenger van. Advanced registration required for all trips.

HARD ROCK CASINO - TAMPA Enjoy a fun-filled day with friends at Hard Rock Casino with over 4,163 slot machines, 90 table games, and 50 live action poker tables! Fee includes transportation by a private company, $30 free-play voucher and $5 meal voucher. Advanced registration required, registration closes on September 22.Date: Thursday, September 29Time: 8:30 am - 6 pmFee: $25 exact change, paid day of trip to bus driver

LEU GARDENS - ORLANDOExplore America’s third largest Camellia collection, Florida’s largest rose garden, the historic Leu House Museum and more! Trip cost includes admission, guided tour and transportation. Lunch is on your own after the tour. Advanced registration required.Date: Thursday, October 13Time: 8:45 am - 4 pmFee: $14 City Resident / $16 Non-Resident

FESTIvAL OF TREES - ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ARTA great way to bring in the holiday spirit! Celebrate the season at this magical holiday wonderland where trees, wreathes and gingerbread houses sparkle with delight. Advanced registration required.Date: Tuesday, November 15Time: 9 am - 4 pmFee: $14 City Resident / $16 Non-Resident

ANYTHING COLE! - WINTER PARK PLAYHOUSEDon’t miss this high-energy song and dance tribute to the legendary tunes of Cole Porter! Featuring music from Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, Silk Stockings and more. Advanced registration required.Date: Thursday, December 15Time: 11 am - 5:30 pmFee: $31 City Resident / $33 Non-Resident

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LET’S PLAY GUITARBeginner and intermediate classes available. Learn to play folk, blues and pop standards from an experienced instructor. Class space is limited, advanced registration required. Acoustic guitar required.Date: Classes available in 30-minute sessions between

9 - 11:30 am & 5 - 7 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays beginning September 26 & November 7.

Fee: $60 City Resident / $65 Non-Resident

HORTICULTUREJoin Ed Thralls, Residential Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator for the Orange County Master Gardener Program, as he provides expertise in general education classes on urban horticulture. Advanced registration required, call 407.254.9200.Date: September 15 - Fall Lawn Care October 13 - Organic Practices in the Home

Vegetable Garden November 10 - Cold Sensitive Plant Care December 15 - Holiday Plant Care - Use, Reuse

or RecycleTime: 6 - 7:30 pmFee: Free!

SEWINGHave you always wanted to be able to sew on a button or make your own clothes? Now is the time to learn! Please bring your own fabric and patterns.Date: Mondays & TuesdaysTime: 3 pmFee: Free!Place: Maxey Community Center, 830 Klondike Street

GLASS ART WORKSHOPDesign and create your own glass art project and learn different techniques. All materials included. Date: Mondays & Thursdays September 19 - October 6Time: 4 - 6 pmFee: $280 City Resident / $300 Non-Resident per three-week sessionPlace: Old Fire Station Recreation Center, 127 South Boyd Street

SOAP MAKINGLearn how to make your own natural goat’s milk soap with 100% pure essential oils. Discover a fun and easy way to make soap without a lot of work. All materials included: two pounds of soap, which yields about 8-10 bars of soap.Date: Thursday, October 20 Thursday, December 8Time: 6 - 8 pmFee: $35 City Resident / $38 Non-Resident per session

PERFUME MAKINGAn amazing aromatic experience! Learn how to custom blend your own personal scent. This hands-on workshop allows a novice to create beautiful perfume. Includes one roll-on perfume.Date: Saturday, November 5Time: 9 - 11:30 amFee: $55 City Resident / $60 Non-Resident

ADvANCED AROMATHERAPYDelve deep into the world of aromatherapy! Learn about the healing properties of 100% pure essential oils and gain a greater knowledge of aromatherapy and its uses in everyday life. Includes one aromatherapy roll-on.Date: Wednesday, September 28Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pmFee: $15 City Resident / $18 Non-Resident

SPANISH LESSONS¿Hablas Español? Now is the time to learn or freshen up on your foreign language skills. Participants will acquire the skills to speak Spanish as a second language!Date: Thursdays, September 22 - December 1Time: 6:30 - 8 pmAges: 15 years & olderFee: $155 City Resident / $170 Non-Resident per ten-week session

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MUSIC WITH MARLearn while making music! This preschool class uses music to enhance the main areas of development: cognitive, social, motor and language. All classes are multi-age and family friendly with no sessions to commit to. Interact with puppets, pinch bubbles, parade with instruments, hear a story, use sign language, and move to the music. Date: ThursdaysTime: 9:30 - 10:15 am or 10:30 - 11:15 amAges: 8 months - 5 yearsFee: $7 per family per class / $30 per five-classes per

family TEDDY BEAR TEACalling all bears and kids! Join the Recreation staff for a morning of tea, cakes, treats, tales and fun. All children ages 3-5 are welcome to come along with their bear friends. Date: Monday, November 7Time: 10 am - 12 pmFee: Free!

MOvIE AT THE BROCKBring blankets and snacks for a fun movie night at the Jessie Brock Community Center. There will be free popcorn and food available for purchase. Movie to be determined.Date: Friday, November 11Time: 7:30 pm

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPA great way to spend time with friends and your favorite Recreation staff! Camps are held on most Orange County Public School breaks. Campers must bring a packed lunch, snacks and a water bottle to camp each day. Camp fees are non-refundable.Date: November 21, 22 and 23 December 19 - 23 and 26 - 30Time: 7 am - 6 pmAges: 5* to 14 (*5 year old campers must have begun

Kindergarten)Fee: $19 City Resident / $24 Non-Resident, per child per day

KIDS CAFé Hang out with friends, make cool art projects, play games and eat healthy! Kid’s Café is a unique, free dinner program designed for children of low-income families and is a joint program offered by the City of Winter Garden, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and the Orange County Community Action Division.Date: Weekly Monday - ThursdayTime: 3:30 - 5 pmFee: FREE to children 18 and underPlace: Maxey Community Center, 830 Klondike Street

LET’S PLAY GUITARBeginner and intermediate classes available. Learn to play folk, blues and pop standards from an experienced instructor. Class space is limited, advanced registration required. Acoustic guitar required.Date: Classes available in 30-minute sessions between

9 - 11:30 am & 5 - 7 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays beginning September 26 & November 7.

Ages: 12 years & olderFee: $60 City Resident / $65 Non-Resident

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SPANISH LESSONS¿Hablas Español? Now is the time to learn or freshen up on your foreign language skills. Participants will acquire the skills to speak Spanish as a second language!Date: Thursdays, September 22 - December 1Time: Preschool (3 - 5 years) 9:30 - 10:30 am Kindergarten - 8th Grade 5:30 - 6:30 pm Fee: $155 City Resident / $170 Non-Resident

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MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCEEnjoy friends, music and fun! Middle School Dances are a safe night out for you and your friends. Dances are supervised by Recreation staff and are open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students only. Current school ID must be presented at the door. School dress code is required. Dances are limited to the first 250 participants.Date: Friday, September 23 Friday, October 21Time: 7 - 10 pm (*Students MUST be picked up by 10:30 pm) Fee: $5 per student

NO TRAINING WHEELS: BIKE CLASSIt’s time to throw out the training wheels Mom & Dad! Participants will learn to ride their bicycle without training wheels by practicing balance, center of gravity, control, pedaling biomechanics, riding and safety! Participants must provide their own bicycle and helmet. Advanced registration required.Date: Saturdays Four-week sessions beginning September 24, October 22 & November 19Time: 9 amAges: 3½ years & olderFee: $80 City Resident / $85 Non-Resident per four-week session

All programs are held at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 North Dillard Street.

YOGILATESCombining traditional and Power Yoga with Core Pilates, this class helps burn fat and calories while strengthening the body’s core muscles.Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:45 pm Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:45 amAges: 13 years & olderFee: $4 City Resident / $5 Non-Resident per class $30 City Resident / $40 Non-Resident per 10-class discount card

GENTLE YOGAGreat for beginners or anyone that wants a gentle workout. Yoga involves stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and relaxing meditation.Date: Tuesdays; Six-week sessions beginning October 4 & November 15Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pmAges: 16 years & olderFee: $6 City Resident / $7 Non-Resident per class $30 City Resident / $36 Non-Resident per six-week session

POSTPARTUM EXERCISE (PELvIC FLOOR CLASS)Restore the fine balance of abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. This class is perfect after childbearing, pregnancies and stress incontinence. Learn to distinguish the layers of the pelvic floor and how to strengthen it.Date: Mondays, September 26 - October 17, 9:30 - 10:30 am or Wednesdays, September 28 - October 19, 7 - 8 pmAges: 18 years & olderFee: $36 City Resident / $40 Non-Resident per four-week session

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TAI CHIAn ancient Chinese exercise that emphasizes relaxation, breath control, correct posture, balance and flexibility to develop the mind and body. For more information, visit www.returntogoodhealth.20fr.com.Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays; Four-week sessions beginning September 20, October 18 & November 15* *no classes the week of ThanksgivingTime: 9 - 10 am or 7 - 8 pmFee: $50 City Resident / $55 Non-Resident per 4-week session

BEGINNER ZUMBA FITNESSMove your hips and exercise in disguise! An exciting, dance-fitness class that features exotic rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats! Date: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Beginning September 19Time: 7 - 8 pm Ages: 12 years & olderFee: $5 City Resident / $6 Non-Resident per class $40 City Resident / $45 Non-Resident per month (unlimited beginner classes)

INTERMEDIATE ZUMBA FITNESS Join the party and forget you’re exercising! This fun, cardiovascular workout has easy to follow dance steps with fitness moves set to music.Date: Saturdays Time: 8 - 9 amAges: 16 years & olderFee: $5 City Resident / $6 Non-Resident per class

SYSTEMAThis Russian Martial Art focuses on self defense methods, greater strength and endurance, patience and working with others. Winter Garden is the only place in Central Florida to practice this art used by Russian Special Forces!Date: Mondays, September 12 - December 19Time: 7 - 8:30 pm Ages: 18 years & olderFee: $10 City Resident / $12 Non-Resident per class $30 City Resident / $35 Non-Resident per month

WEIGHT WATCHERSThere are tremendous benefits to losing weight. Weight Watchers is a great way to lose weight and help keep weight off.Date: MondaysTime: Weigh-in at 5:30 pm, Meeting at 6 pmFee: Current fees available at class.

BOOT CAMPLose weight and focus on full body fitness! Participants will increase agility, strength, flexibility and balance by using cardiovascular and core exercises. Advanced registration required. Registration closes at 12 pm, the Friday before classes begin.Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays; Four-week sessions beginning September 20, October 17 & November 14Time: 6:30 - 7:30 amAges: 12 years & olderFee: $80 City Resident / $85 Non-Resident per 4-week session

THE URINARY SYSTEM: BALANCE YOUR FLUIDS & MINERALS Do you have lower back pain or weak knees and ankles? Your kidneys filter and purify your body. Learn how to balance your fluid and mineral intake. Advanced registration required.Date: Monday, September 12Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pmFee: $10 City Resident / $11 Non-Resident

THE NERvOUS SYSTEM: THE COMMAND & CONTROL CENTERAre you on your last nerve? Come out and learn how to support your nervous system! Advanced registration required.Date: Wednesday, October 5Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pmFee: $10 City Resident / $11 Non-Resident

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: PROTECTING YOUR BODYThe best defense is a healthy immune system. Learn how to build your own defense to fight off invaders and keep your body well! Advanced registration required.Date: Monday, November 14Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pmFee: $10 City Resident / $11 Non-Resident

THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: NEED TO BREATHENothing else matters when you can’t breathe! Learn how to keep your respiratory system functioning this cold and flu season. Advanced registration required.Date: Monday, December 5Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pmFee: $10 City Resident / $11 Non-Resident

Jessie Brock Community CenterParks and Recreation Administrative Offices310 North Dillard StreetRecreation Programs, Exercise Trail, Leashed Pet Allowed

Veteran’s Memorial Park420 South Park AvenueBasketball Courts, Leashed pet Allowed, Picnic Area/Grills, Multipurpose Fields, Softball Fields, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Court, Playground

Walker Football Field415 South Park Avenue

Sam Williams Little League Complex415 South Park Avenue Baseball Fields

Maple Street Park135 Florida AvenueBasketball Courts, Leashed Pet Al-lowed, Picnic Area/Grill, Playground, Skate Ramps, Racquetball Courts, Volleyball Court

Downtown Pavillion & Splash Pad230 South Lakeview Avenue Picnic Area

Newton Park31 West Garden AvenueBoat Ramp, Fishing, Leashed Pet Allowed, Picnic Area/Grills, Playground

Dr. Bradford Memorial Park220 West Division StreetFishing, Leashed Pet Allowed, Picnic Area/Grills

Chapin Station Neighborhood Park501 West Crown Point Cross RoadBasketball Courts, Bicycling, Leashed Pet Allowed, Picnic Area/Grills, Playground, Tennis Courts

Zanders Park and Bouler Pool362 11th StreetBasketball Courts, Picnic Area/Grills, Playground, Swimming

Farnsworth Pool1 Surprise DrivePicnic Area, Swimming

Braddock Park13460 Lake Butler BoulevardSoccer, Softball, Playground

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Rental FacilitiesAre you looking for a great location to host a birthday party, wedding or special event?

The City of Winter Garden has a variety of rental locations to meet your needs. For more information, please visit www.wintergarden–fl.gov.

General InformationProgram location, prices, dates and times are subject to change. Most programs require pre-registration. Payment in full is due at the time of registration. Please pre-register early to avoid program cancellation due to low attendance. Certain program fees may not be refundable. The Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department will strive to reach any accommodation that is within reason to the structure of programs offered. All participants will be expected to follow program and safety policies regardless of medical needs or accommodations and must be able to independently use the restroom. If you have any questions regarding special ac-commodations, please contact a Recreation Supervisor at recinfo@wintergarden-fl.gov.

Sponsorship OpportunitiesThe Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of programs and special events throughout the year to the residents of Winter Garden and the surrounding com-munities. Business partners in our community are invited to help these programs and events grow by becoming a sponsor of the Parks & Recreation Department. Sponsors receive prominent exposure throughout the community at City events, their logo on City literature that is mailed direct-ly to Winter Garden households and have face to face con-tact with thousands of event attendees by being present at special events. Interested in joining the Parks & Recreation team as a sponsor? Contact the Parks & Recreation Depart-ment at 407.656.4155 or recinfo@wintergarden-fl.gov.

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