UCF Fast & Free Flu Shots

Come join AdventHealth Centra Care for a Free Flu Festival! To find out more, visit our Flu Shots Page.

Help Me Grow

Help Me Grow, a program from the United Way, promotes early identification of developmental, behavioral or educational concerns, then links children and families to community-based services and supports at no cost to parents and caregivers. Come to learn more about key developmental milestones to look for in your children and gain insight into resources that are available for support.

This program is presented by the Winter Park Health Foundation. Registration is free, but space is limited. To register, please visit https://yourhealthandwellbeing.org/event/help-me-grow/

About Gretchen Smithwick, Program Manager, United Way
Gretchen Smithwick started as a volunteer at the Heart of Florida United Way in 2010 and since then she has worked in various capacities within the company. Gretchen was a part-time 211 Crisis Intervention Specialist for five years and was responsible for providing Information and referrals, crisis de-escalation and suicide prevention to central Florida community members. After graduating college with a Masters in Social Work, Gretchen was promoted to the Help Me Grow Program Manager where she has utilized her previous work experiences to improve processes, procedures and elements of the Help Me Grow service delivery.

Since taking over the role of Program Manager Gretchen has established a partnership with the Orange County WIC & Nutrition program to improve families access to free developmental screenings, she has doubled the number of families referred to the program and connected to services, and improved the availability of resources and systems for the health and development of young children. Gretchen enjoys reading, spending time friends and family and pampering her puppies.

Please note: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place.

Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 4 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.

Storewide Clearance Sale

HUGE Store wide clearance sale! Centsible Furnishings are making room for new inventory and MUST clear the store out. 25% discount Thursday, 50% discount Friday and 75% discount Saturday. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS SALE. They have a wide variety of household goods, home decor, and clothing items. There is something for everyone!

The Empowered Kitchen Presents: Meal Prep on a Budget

To the uninformed, meal prepping can sound like a demanding task, an all-day Sunday endeavor that leaves you simply too exhausted to even enjoy your hard work. But meal prepping can be just the opposite – a convenient, easy way to set you and your family up for a week of healthy, quick eating.

Join Chef Collette Haw of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen for Meal Prep 101 — you’ll discuss meal prep in a few easy steps, plus roll up your sleeves to put your new learnings into action.

This program is presented by the Winter Park Health Foundation. Registration is $25 per ticket. To register or to learn more, please visit https://yourhealthandwellbeing.org/event/the-empowered-kitchen-presents-meal-prep-on-a-budget/

Please note: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place.

Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 4 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.

Ultimate Guide to Your Golden Years

Ultimate Guide to Your Golden Years! 

One Senior Place

715 Douglas Ave. Altamonte Springs, FL

Thursday, October 24th at 6:00 pm

Join Family First Firm’s award-winning CEO/Principal Attorney Geoff Hoatson at this free seminar regarding all things elder law and how to plan for your future!

 Topics range from Medicaid Eligibility, Veterans Benefits, stress-free Estate Planning, and much more.

RSVP: 407-574-8125 or email: emily@familyfirstfirm.com

*Complimentary dinner and refreshments will be provided*

Parenting Seminar with John Rosemond

Come enjoy an evening with… John Rosemond!

John Rosemond is considered the nation’s premier expert on traditional, biblical parenting and has authored over 18 books on parenting and family life.  His nationally syndicated parenting column has run for 35 years and appears in over 200 newspapers.

In the past few years, John has appeared on numerous national television programs including 20/20, Good Morning America, The View, The Today Show, CNN, and CBS Later Today, as well as numerous print interviews.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to improve your parenting skills!

The seminar will be bilingual in English/Spanish.

Cocoa High School Class of 1979 Reunion

What: Cocoa High School 1979 Reunion.
When: October 125 thru 27, 2019.
Event Details: Visit Facebook Group CocoaHigh — www.facebook.com/groups/CocoaHigh
Website for Tickets: CocoaHighSchool1979.eventbrite.com
Call or text: 772-210-4555
Email: reunion1979chs@gmail.com
(You can use any method for more information).

Day-by-Day Schedule

Date: Friday, October 25, 2019
Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
What: Reunion Kickoff Event / Homecoming Game
Ticket Cost: * Free, donation welcomed.
Dress: Casual or show your Tiger Pride.
Venue: Cocoa High School / Dick Blake Stadium
Address: 2000 Tiger Trail, Cocoa, FL 32922

*  All tickets must be acquired via the website CocoaHighSchool1979.eventbrite.com

For more information prior to registration and to share contact information for event reminders call, email, text or visit their Social Media (Facebook Group or Twitter Account).  Note: Spammers will be blocked.

Phone: 321-613-8768 (leave a voicemail with name and number)
Email:  Reunion1979CHS@gmail.com
Text: 321-613-8768
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/CocoaHigh
Note: Facebook group is a Closed Group. Approval required.
Twitter Account: @Reunion1979CHS

IronMen: October Coffee Event 2019

Speaker: Ralph Howe, Former Professional Golfer, Pastor of Lifebridge Church

Register HERE!

ANNUAL FALL RUMMAGE SALE

Jewelry, Plants, Housewares, Antiques,  Clothing, Baked Goods, Fabrics, Toys, Books, Coffee & Donuts, Hot Dogs & more

Raffle Tickets for Great Prizes

Hosted by St Ann’s Council of Catholic Women

Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop

‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything! Join Orlando’s own FarmGal Flowers to create your very own Succulent Pumpkin, a unique and eye-catching fall decoration for your home or office. Through step-by-step and hands-on instruction, you’ll learn how to make this long-lasting fall centerpiece for your Halloween and/or Thanksgiving table.

Please bring a medium (10”-12” wide) pumpkin and a pair of floral scissors to class. Cinderella type pumpkins work best. All other materials provided. Please contact Eileen (farmgalflowers@gmail.com) for any questions.

This program is presented by the Winter Park Health Foundation. Registration is $55 per person. To register or to learn more, please visit https://yourhealthandwellbeing.org/event/succulent-pumpkin-centerpiece-workshop/

About Eileen Tongson

Eileen Tongson is the owner of FarmGal Flowers (farmgalflowers.com), an urban flower farm and design studio. She is also one of the gardeners at East End Market where she grows flowers and helps maintain the market garden. In addition to growing her own flowers, Eileen designs arrangements for special occasions and small events. Eileen completed the University of Florida IFAS Master Gardener Program and has studied floral design at numerous locations over the years including Floret Flower Farm, the City College of San Francisco, and Flower School New York.

Eileen is also a Gardening and Floral Design instructor at Harry P. Leu Gardens and East End Market. Her flowers and gardening expertise have been featured in Edible Orlando, Florists’ Review, Houzz.com, TravelChannel.com, The Monarch Initiative, Ocala Magazine and Glam.com. Collaborations have included The Ford Motor Company, Williams-Sonoma Winter Park, the Orlando Museum of Art, the Orlando Magic and The Grove Winter Park. She continues to expand and refine her skills regularly through floral design/flower farming workshops across the country and as a member of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers.

Please note: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place.

Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 4 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.