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June 2018

Celebration Rotarians volunteer in Guatemala In February 2018, four members of the Rotary Club of Celebration (Fred Fox, Victoria Fox, Gail Silva, and Avery Berghuis) traveled to a remote jungle village in the northeast corner of Guatemala called Cuatro Cayos on a 10-day humanitarian trip.

Teacher Appreciation See Page 21

Three other Rotary Clubs including the Rotary Club of Westbrook, the Los Amates Club from Guatemala and a Rotary Club from Oregon joined them. Adding to the mix and adventure were a number of members from Stroudwater Christian Church of Westbrook, Maine. Together they mixed and poured cement floors, built cooking stoves, installed Zika nets, provided

basic dentistry service, taught at the schools and, most importantly, experienced the warmth and friendliness of the people in the village. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Celebration, each member took full suitcases of clothes, shoes and glasses to give the nearly 400 people in the village. The clothes were gone in 10 minutes to the much deserving villagers. Continued on page 5

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Celebrating Independence Day With meteorological summer kicking off on June 1 (the summer solstice is June 21), the season of heat, humidity and afternoon thunderstorms is upon us. As we turn to a new page on the calendar, it’s never too early to start thinking about Independence Day and all the ways you can enjoy America’s 242nd birthday.

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The perfect way to kick off your day is by attending, or better yet, participating in Celebration’s Independence Day parade. The annual march sponsored by the Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA), kicks off at 9 a.m. from 851 Celebration Avenue and traverses up Celebration Avenue to Market Street, before ending at Lakeside Park. Residents, community groups and our local businesses are all invited to participate. The enthusiastic spectators that line the route help enhance the event in the Rockwellesque setting.

Following the morning festivities, residents are encouraged to enjoy the (hopefully) great weather and spend some time cooling off at one of the community pools, or perhaps gather with their neighbors in one of our many parks for a BBQ, picnic or informal get-together. Other options for a fun and frolicking afternoon could be a visit to a local waterpark, spending some time on a lake or even a trip to the beach. Of course no Independence Day would be complete unless punctuated by fireworks. While there are no scheduled fireworks or activities in Celebration during the evening, there are plenty of local options if you want to catch the painting of the night sky. Theme Parks are always a popular holiday choice, both during the day and the evening. Continued on page 7

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Town News June Meetings CROA Workshop Monday, June 4, 9:30 a.m. 851 Celebration Ave.

Celebration CCDD Meeting Tuesday, June 19, 6:30 p.m. 313 Campus St.

CNOA - Celebration Non-Residential Owners Association 407-566-1200 • [email protected]

CROA Meeting Wednesday, June 27, 6 p.m. 851 Celebration Ave.

CJC - Celebration Joint Committee 407-566-1200 • [email protected] Meeting times subject to change

Meeting times subject to change

Celebration News

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For detailed descriptions of the entities that play a role in the governance of Celebration, please visit www.celebration.fl.us and view the community page. CROA - Celebration Residential Owners Association 407-566-1200 • [email protected]

CROA Workshop Monday, June 18, 9:30 a.m. 851 Celebration Ave.

851 Celebration Ave. Celebration, Florida 34747 Phone: 407-566-1200 e-mail: celebration.news@ celebrationtownhall.com

Governance Organizations

Publisher Steve Waring Editor J. R. Rupp Art Director Scott Zwiebel Advertising & Sponsorship 407-566-1200 [email protected]

Visit the communications section of the Front Porch website at www.celebration.fl.us to view back issues of Celebration News.

New To Celebration? Celebration Town Hall Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 851 Celebration Avenue 407-566-1200 [email protected]

Here you can obtain these necessities: • Forms to request changes to your property • Resident’s pass • Community website access • Community newsletters • Parks & Recreation information • Veterans Memorial Bricks More •

Celebration Parks & Recreation Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. 851 Celebration Avenue 407-566-1200 [email protected]

Stop in for your: · Community Directory · Memorial Garden 610 Sycamore St., Suite 110 · Foundation Scholarships (in the Seminole building · Concert Series Information behind SunTrust Bank and Tickets from Celebration Ave.) · Information on WINGS, Monday– Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. New Urbanism and Campus Express Phone: 407-566-1234 · Thriving In Place Information Fax: 407-566-1264 and Membership

CCDD - Celebration Community Development District 407-566-1935 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected] ECDD - Enterprise Community Development District 407-566-4132 • FAX 407-566-4128 • [email protected] TCC - The Celebration Company 407-566-1900

Celebration Board of Directors David Anderson, President Debie McDonald, Vice President Brian Kensil, Treasurer Kevin Kirby, Secretary

Jack McLaughlin, Director Jackson Mumey, Director Vaughn Roberts, Director

Emergency Phone Numbers Town Hall Emergency Number: 866-621-4337 (after hours) Emergency: 911 Osceola County Sheriff: 407-348-2222 (non-emergency)

Trash Schedule

Recycle Day

Trash needs to be within 4 feet of the alley or curb before 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Recycle bins are to be kept in your garage except on the scheduled trash day. Call Celebration Sanitation Services (trash) at 321-939-1805 to arrange for bulk pickup or for more information on trash totes and recycle bins. Thank you for your continued cooperation!

Wednesday for all villages 1) Plastics (#1 and #2, no caps) 2) Metal cans, tin cans 3) Aluminum Cans 4) Newspaper 5) White paper (print paper) 6) Please place all cardboard out with your normal recycling 7) Glass

Trash Pick-up

Wednesday for all villages

Mondays and Thursdays for North Village, Celebration Village, Lake Evalyn, West Village and parts of East Village

Yard waste must be tied up in a plastic bag and not exceed 50 pounds. Branches and limbs must be tied up and less than 4 feet long. No logs or tree trunks. (You must be able to close the lid.)

Tuesdays and Fridays for Aquila Reserve, parts of East Village, Artisan Park, South Village and Spring Lake

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Updates from your CROA Board This third brief update from your Board of Directors of the Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) continues to inform residents and visitors of the many initiatives we are undertaking. Within the five pillars of Celebration (Community, Education, Place, Technology and Health), the CROA Board is conducting its activities in an overall framework of “Engaged Planning.” We are taking the time to review facilities, activities, and services always with the desire of continual improvement. We have formally adopted six strategic goals, highlighted in last month’s column and detailed on the Celebration website. Several new highlights are worth noting. First, the Board has decided to have a building constructed at the athletic and recreation fields; as planned, it features restrooms, concession space, storage and meeting space. This major new amenity – fields and building - has a planned opening in early 2019. Second, all Board meetings and workshops are now being live streamed; in addition, they continue to be available for review later on the website. Third, we now have a new volunteer committee for the Dog Park, reviewing this amenity, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Fourth, we have had meetings with Mattamy Homes, the developer for the planned Island Village area just past the high school; you can see our hour-long discussion and recommendations in the May 7 workshop recording. Fifth, we have just completed the fifth resident survey, focusing on our community standards and covenants process; we will report the results at the June Board meeting. Finally, we approved the purchase of new playground equipment for East Village and North Village, with installation to come in the next few months. In addition, notably, several important things are coming. With the development of Island Village, regular community updates are planned, including Town Hall meetings and CROA Board workshops with representatives from Mattamy Homes. Planned for July is a groundbreaking ceremony for the athletic and recreation fields. Also during the summer will be the initial planning for the 2018 budget; since the Board must plan its expenditures significantly ahead of time, this is the opportunity to help review and guide the community’s services and resources. Finally, we are in the process of planning a major makeover of our Celebration website; with evolving technology and resident feedback (from our recent resident surveys), we want to illustrate our Technology pillar. Watch the Celebration News, Friday Flash and website for specific dates and details on each of these items and more. Welcome to June and a spectacular summer in Celebration. We look forward to your continued engagement – YOU are what makes Celebration so special.

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Celebration Spotlight highlights a different resident every month, and provides a glimpse into the people who make this community so special.

If you have a suggestion of a resident for an upcoming Celebration Spotlight, please email us at [email protected].

This month’s Celebration Spotlight is a resident who not only enjoys the community, but also does his best to ensure its residents are in shape for whatever may come their way. Meet Ryan Clarke, Celebration resident and owner of RC FIT 7 Personal Training.

Favorite Song: Tomorrow by the Winans

Name: Ryan Clarke

You have one opportunity to explain to a complete stranger why Celebration is special, what would you say: The town of Celebration is like nowhere I’ve ever been. The sense of community, the uniqueness of the homes, and the overwhelming sense of peace you feel while on an early morning or evening stroll on one of the many trails is something you won’t find in many places.

Lived in Celebration since: June of 2015 The one thing in Celebration that I never get tired of: The beautiful scenery A key event in my life: Moving to America

Star who would play me in a movie version of my life: Djimon Hounsou One thing people don’t know about me: I was born in Jamaica and lived there for 8 years Five people, living or dead, I’d invite to a dinner party: Jesus Christ, my wife Dominique, Ulisses Jr., Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bob Marley

Accomplishment I am most proud of to this point in my life: Marrying my best friend

The best way to describe Celebration is it’s magical!

One thing I want to be sure to do while I am still able: Ride a motorcycle Hobbies: Working out and occasionally sketching anime characters Book I would recommend: Fitonics for Life by Marilyn Diamond

HOA Assessments Due Celebration Residential Owners Association assessments are due on the first day of every January, April, July and October. After the last business day of those months, payments not posted to accounts will begin to accrue late fees and interest. Please allow 10 business days for mailing and processing. Statements are mailed out 30 days prior to the due date. If you do not receive a statement or if you have a question regarding the balance of your account, please contact Town Hall at 407-566-1200 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please visit ccmcnet.com to pay your statement online.

ID Badge Policy The Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) Board approved the following resolution to the current ID Badge policy: A passholder may bring no more than four non-resident guests outside of their immediate family on any given occasion unless under a scheduled event, private party, etc. The passholder must remain with the guest(s) at all times. In order to avoid conflicts or disappointments, please contact Town Hall if you are having a party in one of the parks or playgrounds.

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Rotarians volunteer in Guatemala Continued from page 1

Most of the 42 families in the village live in a 10 x 8 square house built with wood plank walls with large gaps, tin or thatched roofs, and dirt floors. Before the visit, they cooked with twigs on the floor or on top of a wood table with old tin foil or a few bricks laying on top of the table. Some had small single beds with wires strung to support an old beat-up mattress, but most sleep in hammocks. The biggest shock to the volunteers was the lack of clean water available. The women hand carry their buckets to the river or lake, fill them and carry the buckets back on their heads. There is no electricity in the village, however, a few have a solar panel that generates a small light when the sun is out. The small church provides a generator for church service or town gatherings. Each volunteer was touched by the kindness and happiness of the villagers despite their harsh living environments. Hopefully the Rotary Club of Celebration, along with the partnering volunteers, were able to bring a little comfort and care to this remote village.

Rotary Club of Celebration meets every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Florida Hospital, Mangrove Room. Come find out how you can also make a difference in your community and beyond. For more info, see celebrationrotary.org.


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Summertime crime prevention By Deputy Jerry Weiland, Osceola County Sheriff Office Summer vacation for many began on May 25 when school let out for the year. Summer is a unique time of year that tends to lead to an increase in many crimes, often committed by young men or teens with idle minds and hands who are in search of an easy opportunity.

Write down the make, model and serial numbers. Serial numbers on bike are usually found underneath the bike where the pedals enter the frame.

There are easy and, often inexpensive ways, to help prevent you from being a victim of a property crime, such as a burglary or theft.

ALL cars should always be left locked with the windows rolled up and without any valuable items in sight, even if leaving for a short time. Set the alarm, if you have one. If nothing is visible and the vehicle is locked, a criminal is less likely to target you. Trust me. Bad guys know what to look for in your cars and know where you usually hide things. Homes should always be locked with the alarms set, even if only going out for a short errand. A loud alarm siren installed facing outdoors can help alert the neighborhood and will draw attention to the area. Most criminals won’t stick around long with a siren blaring. Garage doors, unless you are working in sight of them, should be closed. Many garage doors are left open daily and invite inquisitiveness. I regularly observe garages left open and bet the “bad guys” also take note of them being open too.

Statistically, most property crimes (burglaries and thefts) occur due to an opportunity presenting itself. This especially includes Celebration. Did you know that many past vehicle burglaries reported in Celebration occurred because the doors were left unlocked? Others have happened because purses or other items of value were left in plain view which resulted in car windows being broken. The criminal desire and ability to commit crimes can’t be changed, but you certainly can remove many of their opportunities to do so. Please lock your cars and do not leave things in view. Purses, computers, loose change, charging cords, sunglasses, tools or any electronic items are tempting items for criminals. Some homes are empty as the owners travel north until colder weather returns. Other homes are empty due to being away on vacation. Vehicles are often left with windows down and doors unlocked as people go to outdoor events. Bikes and other property are also left lying about. Unfortunately, even in Celebration, an open car window, unlocked door, things left lying around in yards or on patios and porches, are often taken by thieves who spot the easy opportunity. When investigating burglaries and thefts, deputies and detectives have watched video surveillance and found the crimes were completed in literally only seconds. “I only went inside for a minute” or “But this is Celebration” is a common phrase we also hear when investigating crimes. Remember to learn who your neighbors are and what is normal for your street. If you see someone or something suspicious or unfamiliar, immediately call our office at either 407-348-2222 for non-emergencies or 911. Deputies will check on the matter and ascertain what is occurring. If it proves to be unfounded, that’s a good thing. We would rather check out an occurrence that turns out to be nothing, than launch an investigation into a crime such as a burglary. That one immediate call to law enforcement could stop a single or series of criminal acts, prevent someone from getting hurt, or even save a life. Please call us first, then post on social media if you desire.

Additional Crime Prevention Tips What can you do to lessen the chances of being a victim of a property crime? In a short and easy answer, lock your stuff up and be aware of your surroundings. Please call the Sheriff ’s Office and let the deputy decide if suspicious activity is happening or if the persons are breaking a law. Do not leave property lying around. If something is left unattended and you’re not physically touching it, it is easily taken. A bicycle or other property, if they really need to be left outside, should be locked through the frame and wheels with a steel cable or u-shaped lock made of metal. The safest place would be inside a closed and secured garage. Photograph your bikes, skateboards, garden gnomes or other items.

Don’t “provide” a hiding spot for bad guys. Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to a proper height to keep visibility clear around your home. Consider planting thorny shrubs, from the approved plant list, to discourage someone from using them to hide in. Install motion lights or timer activated lights to also discourage hiding. With LED bulbs, each light may only cost a few dollars a year to run. Be alert to your surroundings. It’s a good idea to learn which vehicles or persons belong in your neighborhood. (Again, know your First Five) You can contact the Sheriff ’s Office non-emergency number at 407-348-2222 to report any suspicious activity, people or vehicles. Please dial 911 to report any in-progress crimes or emergencies. If going away for any length of time. Do not announce it on social media before or during your absence. Have a trusted neighbor check your home and pick up any deliveries or newspapers. Stop mail and paper deliveries. The old saying “An idle mind is the devils workshop,” is really somewhat true for all ages. However, much criminal mischief, thefts and other antics in Celebration are pre-teen and teen related. Parents should know where their kids are and who many of their friends are. Parents should also have other parents’ phone numbers. Tracking devices to keep tabs on your teens driving habits can also be used. Phones and computer use should also be tracked and monitored. These are minors we are talking about and you are the parent. Remember the permanent record generated by law enforcement due to your teens antics will harm chances of good jobs and colleges. These are very basic crime prevention techniques, but can be cost effective and easy to implement. As I have stated before, crime prevention is everybody’s job. The first line of defense in crime prevention is YOU! Help us at the Sheriff ’s Office, help you, by securing your belongings and preventing crime. With the nice weather here and kids out of school, many more people will be out and about, including those looking for an easy opportunity. Please be safe and have a great summer.

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Celebrating Independence Day Continued from page 1

The Walt Disney World Resort will be offering special holiday themed fireworks in the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, with the Magic Kingdom offering their patriotic salute on July 3 and 4. LEGOLAND and SeaWorld will also be offering special pyrotechnic displays. If the theme park setting is not necessarily your thing, the city of Kissimmee will once again be offering their concert and fireworks display at Lakefront Park. Other area options include, on July 3: Red Hot & Boom in Altamonte Springs, Baldwin Park Independence Bash and Freedom on the Waterfront in Mount Dora. July 4 also brings a plethora of viewing platforms, including: Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Red White and Boom in Clermont and the Star Spangled Spectacular in Sanford. No matter how you choose to celebrate, safety should be at the top of your list. As a reminder, under Florida law, only sparklers, approved by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, are legal for consumer usage. It is illegal to use exploding and/or flying fireworks in Florida, which include: shells and mortars, multiple tube devices, Roman candles, rockets and firecrackers.


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Celebration CDD – Storm water Management Awareness The master storm water and drainage system for Celebration includes all the ponds, control structures, and underground interconnecting piping that connects the ponds to each other and the adjacent wetlands. The system was designed as a whole, and all the ponds work in concert with each other and their surrounding basins so the drainage system can achieve the following goals: 1. Maintain water quality (which is regulated by various governmental entities) 2. Maintain historic water levels and flows 3. Preserve historic storage for a 100-year storm event 4. Provide positive drainage for the streets, sidewalks, parks, and neighborhoods 5. Provide a wildlife habitat Anything that flows into the drainage structures or the ponds affects the entire system, good and bad. Too much fertilizer in a pond creates excess algae and other nuisance species.

Many chemicals have a detrimental effect on the water quality, which is monitored by our permitting agencies. Trash, vehicle fluids, and other debris that is not natural to a pond environment will cause adverse conditions that affect the entire system.

THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP: • Remember: “Only rain down the drain.” • Properly dispose of vehicle fluids and prevent them from dripping on the driveway into the storm drains. This includes preventing runoff going into the drains from washing cars, patio furniture, and other items. • Make sure sprinkler heads are aimed toward plant material and not the sidewalk, driveway, or road. • Do not throw trash in any pond, lake, or waterway. Use a trash can. For more information on this subject, please visit our website www.CelebrationCDD.org, under Services, Storm water Management. You may also contact us by phone at 407-566-1935 or by email at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or concerns.

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Celebration’s younger residents will soon be able to swing, climb and twist on new playground equipment headed to the community. At the April 25 CROA Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved the purchase and installation of the updated equipment for North and East Villages. The North Village playground equipment replacement, designed for the 5-12 age group, will have featured activities such as an Orbitron and an arched two-seat swing. The new main play structure will include a propeller ring panel, twist & turn, roller slide, bubble mirror activity panel, half pipe wall, nature play pipe wall, tangle climber and a crescent climber. In addition, the North Village safety surface will be replaced with ForeverLawn Playground Grass Extreme.

North Village proposed playground equipment

The East Village Playground equipment replacements are designed for the 2-5 age group. While the existing swing will remain, the playground will also see the addition of the following: ladybug climber, net climber, hole climber, arch climber, 3-in-a-row ring panel, fan climber, touch & play guitar panel, roller slide and a bubble mirror activity panel. East Village will have an expanded Synthetic Turf area utilizing ForeverLawn and Engineered Wood Fiber play surfaces. Both playgrounds are scheduled to be closed for 10-14 days for demolition of the existing equipment and installation of new playground equipment and Playground Grass. The manufacturer and contractor estimate a start date around the third week in June, pending any unforeseen delays. East Village proposed playground equipment


New playground equipment coming to North and East Villages

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Celebration Community Standards – Landscape Lighting The community of Celebration derives its unique character from a mix of compatible architectural styles and from the cooperation of all owners in upholding minimum design, landscaping, and aesthetic standards. One of the benefits of owning property in a planned community is the commitment among neighbors to maintain their property in a neat, attractive, and well-landscaped condition to enhance the overall beauty and aesthetic appeal of the community.

Landscape Lighting Design Guidelines Architectural grade electric landscape lighting is permitted when all wires and cable connectors are concealed. Solar lights with integrated solar power panels shall be discrete and not overtly visible from the street. Neon, strobe/flashing, fiber optic, high intensity discharge (HID), and sodium lighting are not permitted. When considering adding or replacing landscape lighting for your front façade, alley yard, or private zone, there are minimum standards outlined in the Design Guidelines. • All exterior fixtures shall be consistent with the existing architectural style, design and detail of the home. • Lighting fixtures must have a black, dark green, dark brown, copper, or bronze finish, or be natural bronze or copper. • Light fixtures may not exceed 27” in height from the ground level. • Ground-mounted fixtures shall be pointed inward toward the structure and shall contain extension shields to minimize glare and light source visibility. • Lights shall not be permitted along sidewalks if visible from the street.

• Light levels shall not vary greatly between illuminated areas and non-illuminated areas. Average foot candles at grade 1.5 (this refers to how far distance the light shines). • Accent lighting shall be subtle with no more light produced than what is produced by the existing porch lights. • Lighting shall not spill over into neighboring lots. • No colored lamps will be permitted except as part of temporary holiday lighting. • Unshielded bulbs are not permitted. • Exposed conduit is not permitted. • All fixtures, cables, transformers, power supplies, mounting brackets or stakes, and accessories must be contained within the owner’s property. No components may be installed upon or cross Association common areas or CDD easements including the easement in front of residential properties. There are additional details on color temperature, maintenance, and technical data required for an application submission found in the Design Guidelines. Design Guidelines are approved by the Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) Board to provide guidance to owners and contractors applicable to all of the residential properties within the community. For additional information, you may obtain current Design Guidelines and an application from Town Hall (851 Celebration Ave.) or download from the Celebration Front Porch (www.celebration.fl.us). Select Community Standards under the Town Hall tab.

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2018 AQUATICS PROGRAMS “Why float through life, when you can swim!” All aquatics programs take place at Lakeside Pool. Class sizes are limited; pre-registration at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave., is required. For more information or questions please contact the aquatics office at 407-566-1698 or [email protected]. Hope to see you soon!

Celebration Pool Hours April 30 through Labor Day All pools except Spring Lake & Lakeside Park: 7 a.m.– 10 p.m. Spring Lake: Opens 1/2 hour after sunrise, Closes 1/2 hour prior to sunset. Lakeside Pool: 6:30 a.m.– 10:30 p.m.

Celebration Park Hours All other park areas close at dusk. All hours are subject to change without notice.

Lakeside Lifeguard Hours for June 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday *No lifeguards are stationed at Spring Park, North Village, East Village or Spring Lake. Not sure what skill level to register for? Please contact the Aquatics office at 407-566-1698 to set up a skill evaluation. (Lakeside Pool is 25 meters in length)

Celebration Cyclones is a new competitive swimming club team that will offer opportunities for swim training, conditioning and stroke refinement at Lakeside Pool. Celebration Cyclones will also be participating in swim competitions and meets throughout the year (schedule is TBD). All participants must be able to demonstrate swim ability for grouping purposes. Participants should be upper elementary, middle school or high school age. Registration Fees: (one time) $75 for year-round athletes $37.50 for seasonal athletes Monthly Fees*: Celebration Resident, $100 per month Celebration Non-Residents, $110 per month *Monthly Fees will include team bathing suit, team swim cap and team t-shirt. Non-competitive Fees*: Celebration Resident, $65 per month Non-Resident, $75 per month

Contact Information

Days and Times

Head Coach: Kelly George Walton

Practices will be held Mondays through Thursdays 5-6:30 p.m.

Email: [email protected]

Practice times will be adjusted in summer months and additional practice times, by group, will be offered as needed per team enrollment.

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Fee: $30 for 30 minute class Please contact the Aquatics office at 407-566-1698 or email [email protected] for details or questions.

Celebration Aquatics: June Tuesday – Friday Preschool: 9–9:30 a.m. • Learn basic fundamentals of swimming Beginner: 9:30–10 a.m • Ability to swim 25 meters Advanced Beginner: 10:45–11:15 a.m. • Ability to swim 50 meters Intermediate: 1–1:30 p.m. • Technique and endurance training

Fee: (For the month) $65 Resident $75 Non-resident We will be offering Private lessons Monday through Friday and they will be scheduled around current classes but still will be 30 minute long lessons.

Celebration Little Fins We are excited to announce that Little Fins Survival Swim Lessons for infants, toddlers, and children are back in town! Parents can book one-on-one private lessons, which will be held at our heated pools: Spring Park pool and/or Lakeside pool.

BENEFITS: • Learn survival swim/float techniques • Receive one-on-one private lessons with owner • Gain confidence and strength • One month with Little Fins = 16+ Lessons = Safer swimmer! • Learn preparedness skills to advance to stroke lessons

To register, contact Ms. Dianne Ojeda, owner. Licensed and Insured Phone: 407-489-6695 email: [email protected] www.celebrationlittlefins.com

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Cost: $30 for residents $35 for non-residents Date: Saturday, July 28 9 a.m.–2 p.m Location: Celebration Town Hall 851 Celebration Ave.

Community CPR Class Our Parks and Recreation Team will be hosting a CPR Certification course at Town Hall. Come out and learn the basics of this life saving skill, you will be glad you did! Participants must be at least 18 years of age or older. Snacks and water provided. Register online at www.celebration.fl.us Questions, contact: [email protected]

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Instructor: Andrew Piedra Aquatics Manager


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AQUA FIT Celebration Parks and Recreation Aquatics is offering a water aerobics class – referred to as Aqua Fit, formerly H2O Fitness. This class is designed for health seekers, athletes or anyone looking to work towards their health and fitness goals while keeping cool and having fun! This is intended for adults who are looking for a different type of exercise, without strain and injury to joints. Classes will be held in the shallow end of the pool and are open to all residents who are at least 18 years of age.

Why try Aqua Fit? • It will help build and maintain healthy muscles and joints. • Improves your cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory function • It decreases the risk of developing high blood pressure • It is a low-impact exercise, ideal for anyone who cannot have strain or stress on their joints. • The unique properties of water enable your heart to work more efficiently. • Have fun while working out and staying cool!

Helpful Tips for Anyone Attending: • Please arrive in your swimsuit • Please plan on arriving 10 minutes prior to the start of class. This will allow you sufficient time to sign the required waiver and prepare for Aqua Fit. • Please bring a bottle of water and a towel. • It is encourages that participants apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to the start of class. • A hat or visor will assist in providing additional sun protection. Days and Times: Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday: 10:30–11:15 a.m. Place: Celebration Lakeside Pool, 631 Sycamore Street Fee: 12 classes $40 for residents $50 for non-residents Contact [email protected] for more information.

Group Tennis Reservation Schedule Monday

Wednesday

Friday

Saturday

8 – 11:30 a.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

8 – 11 a.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Courts 1 & 2)

8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

8 – 11 a.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

8 – 11 a.m. Active Adult Ladies’ Over 50 Tennis League (Courts 1 & 2)

6 – 9 p.m. Celebration Men’s Open Doubles (Courts 4 & 5)

9 – 11 a.m. WAIT Ladies Clinic and Play (Courts 4, 5)

Sunday

Tuesday

8 – 11 a.m. Men’s Open Play (Courts 4 & 5)

8 – 11 a.m. Men’s Open Play (Courts 4 & 5) 4 – 7:30 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Courts 4 & 5) 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Teen Tennis by Darren Holt (Court 3)

WAIT TEAM MATCH Tuesday, June 5 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Courts 1-5

Thursday

8 – 11 a.m. Ladies’ Active Adults Over 50 Tennis (Courts 1 & 2) 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3) 4 – 7:30 p.m. Tennis Lesson by Darren Holt (Courts 4 & 5) 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Teen Tennis by Darren Holt (Court 3)

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

Interested in tennis lessons? For more information and to register, contact: Darren Holt [email protected], 407-421-0977

Tennis lesson court reservations are subject to change. For an updated tennis court schedule, please visit us at celebrationparksandrec.com

8 – 11 a.m. Tennis Lessons by Darren Holt (Court 3)

June 8 5 – 9 p.m. Celebration Town Hall 851 Celebration Ave. Make plans to join us on June 8 from 5 - 9 p.m. As always, admission is free for all. Seating is limited, so we do recommend everyone to bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on. Plan to stay the entire duration, with plenty of fun and activities for the entire family.

Pick your favorites from a selection of mouth-watering entrees but don’t forget to save room for dessert!

This month’s lineup will include a wide selection of the area’s most delicious food trucks.

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Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy delicious food with your friends and family! Please note: Most food trucks accept cash and credit cards. There will be limited tables and chairs available, so you may want to bring your own blanket or chairs to make sure you have a comfortable place to dine. These are some of the best food trucks around and they will be sure to draw in lots of hungry people. *Participating food trucks are subject to change without notice.

Adult Learn-to-Swim Program Private lessons are offered by Adult Learn to Swim Certified Instructor, Linda Fulton, at Lake Side pool. This program, created by the United States Masters is a tried and true progressive lesson plan, designed to teach adult participants water safety skills and the ability to achieve a lifetime of swimming enjoyment. For more information call or text Linda: 919-623-7231 or email [email protected].


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4th of July Parade Route July 4, 2018 9 a.m. Downtown Celebration

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4th of July Parade Application Form July 4, 2018

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Downtown Celebration

Please complete the following form and submit to Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. no later than Friday, June 29. All sections must be completed for entry to be accepted. This year’s theme is “Star Spangled Spectacular.” Due to the nature and logistics of our parade, we ask that no political collateral, messaging or signage be present in the parade. 1. Group/Organizations Name: __________________________________

6. Type of entry in the Parade:

K Marchers: (# of people) ______________________________________

2. Official Contact Person: ______________________________________

K Vehicles: (# of vehicles & description) _________________________

3. Phone #: _____________________________________________________

K Float: (describe) _____________________________________________

4. Email: _______________________________________________________ 5. Patriotic music is encouraged and will help parade watchers that may not be near the stage. Will you have music?

________________________________________________________________ 7. During the parade, the MC will announce each group. Please provide a description of your group or entry below.

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_______________________________________________________________ By signing up for this event, I grant Celebration Town Hall promotional and commercial rights to any photographs taken at the event.

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Participate in one of our many Parks & Recreation Programs Academy Martial Arts

Irish Dance for Adults & Children

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 5pm-7pm Celebration Town Hall Contact: Richard Shultz 863-588-2102 [email protected] Taekwondo is a traditional martial art which develops important skills useful in everyday life, developing both mental and physical capabilities. Taekwondo trains the mind and body to maximize physical effectiveness controlled by a clear, focused spirit. It is appropriate and adaptable for all men, women and children regardless of athletic ability.

Thursdays Jones Room, 631 Sycamore St. 5:15-6:15 p.m.: Ages 4–6, Beginners 6:15-7:15 p.m.: Ages 9–16, Beginners–Advanced 7:15-8:15 p.m.: Adult, All Levels

Adult Learn-to-Swim Program Private lessons are offered by Adult Learn to Swim Certified Instructor, Linda Fulton, at Lake Side pool. This program, created by the United States Masters is a tried and true progressive lesson plan, designed to teach adult participants water safety skills and the ability to achieve a lifetime of swimming enjoyment. For more information call or text Linda: 919-623-7231 or email [email protected].

Ballroom Dancing Thursdays Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. 7 p.m.: Beginners Waltz 8 p.m.: Intermediate Cha-Cha It’s time to move your feet! No partner necessary. Classes advance to the next level every eight weeks, when a new beginners dance is introduced. Cost: $96 per person Price includes the entire eight week class that meets for one 55-minute lesson per week. For information or to register, contact Nannette at 386-532-2624 or [email protected] or visit NannettesBallroomDance.com. Join us for the fun!

Capoeira Martial Arts Lakeside Jones Room Mondays Only: 4 p.m. Contact: Jessica Wernett 407-226-3195 [email protected] Capoeira (pronounced cap-o-way-da) is a high energy Brazilian martial art that combines self-defense techniques (similar to those in Karate) with physical fitness, acrobatics, music, and culture. It’s comparable to more common martial arts (such as karate and taekwondo) with some really great benefits specific to the style of Capoeira!

Celebration Tennis Program Lakeside Park Tennis courts available to residents. For more information and class schedules, please call Darren Holt at 407-421-0977 or visit www.celebrationtennis.com.

Fitness Firm Up Wednesdays and Fridays Jones Room, 631 Sycamore Street 1–2 p.m. Workout with our Fitness Firm Up class. This fun and effective group exercise class combines strength, cardio, core training and it is designed for all age groups and fitness levels. ALL of the equipment is provided. Bring a bottle of cold water to drink and wear comfortable clothing. The cost is $5 each class. For more information call Linda at 919-623-7231 or [email protected]

FIT4MOM® Fit4Mom Celebration Mondays Great Lawn, Lakeside Park 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Thursdays Great Lawn, Lakeside Park 7:30-8:30 & 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays Great Lawn, Lakeside Park 7:30-8:30 & 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Fridays Great Lawn, Lakeside Park 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays Great Lawn, Lakeside Park 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Saturdays Great Lawn, Lakeside Park 8-9 a.m. & 9-10 a.m.

FIT4MOM® is the nation’s largest provider of pre and post-natal fitness classes, providing strength in motherhood through great workouts and activities. Programs include: Fit4Baby® prenatal fitness, Stroller Strides®- where moms workout with their little ones, Body Back®, a transformational program for mom, and Our Village® with play dates and Mom’s Night Outs! Our Village® play dates and activities are always free anyone, and your first workout is also free! For more information visit celebration.fit4mom.com or www.facebook.com/Fit4MomCelebration. You may also reach out to Maura at [email protected] or 407-227-0947. Twitter @F4MCelebration

Summer camps available through the months of June and July. An enjoyable and exciting class that explores all aspects of Irish Dance. Focuses on stretching, posture, timing, rhythm and movement, basic Irish Steps and Ceili (traditional Irish folk) team dancing. Students will be introduced into the different types of solo Irish dance and the traditional music for each dance. Benefits include balance, timing and coordination. Students should wear shorts/t-shirt (exercise wear) and sneakers. All classes taught by professional and award-winning Irish Dancer Sarah Costello from Belfast, North Ireland. Sarah has toured extensively worldwide for the past nine years performing the leading roles in world renowned Irish Dance shows like Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. She qualified as a TCRG (Teacher of Irish Dance) in 2008 and has produced and choreographed many Irish dance productions and shows in both Ireland and abroad. For more info contact Sarah at 321-200-3598 or [email protected]. Please also visit facebook.com/centralfloridairishdance.

RCFIT7 Personal Training Jones Room Mondays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

North Village Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Family Fitness for adults and children (ages 5-12). Cost: Resident Number of Sessions: Pay Per Session: Adults, $12, Children, $8 4-7: Adults, $50, Children, $25 8-12: Adults, $100, Children, $50 Unlimited: Adults, $140, Children, $70

Cost: Non-Resident Number of Sessions: Pay Per Session, Adults: $15, Children, $8 4-7, Adults, $55, Children, $25 8-12: Adults, $105, Children, $50 Unlimited: Adults, $145, Children, $70

321-278-6523 or [email protected] or visit Instagram, Facebook or YouTube @RCFIT7.

X-Factor Dance & Gymnastics Summer Sessions Available Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. Late afternoon and evening classes The X-factor Dance & Gymnastics program is designed to improve the technique and skills of both new and experienced dancers and gymnasts. Dance Classes • Combo • Lyrical/Contemporary • Ballet • Hip Hop • Jazz • Acro

Gymnastics Classes • Mini Gym • Tumble Gym • Junior/Senior Gym • Floor Skills

Visit the X-Factor website for more information and complete class schedules at xfactordance.com. Registration can easily be done online or contact Lindsay Taylor at 407-329-4200 or [email protected] for space and placement advice.

Zumba with Mercedes - Celebration Tuesdays Jones Room at Lakeside 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Thursdays Celebration Town Hall 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.

Ditch the workout and join the party! This fun and easy to follow cardio dance class combines high energy and motivating music with unique moves and combinations that make you feel like you are partying on the dance floor. Easy to follow and something everyone can participate in. Zumba is the best way to “dance away your worries.” We promise, exercise has never been so fun! For more information, please contact Laura Gollub at 917-647-4066 or email: [email protected].

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(407) 566-1000 New Construction Commercial / Residential

Painting Exterior / Interior

• Flooring

• Additions • Remodels

• Moulding

Kitchens / Baths

Crown / Baseboards, etc.

• Roof

• Stucco

Replacement / Repairs

Wood / Tile

Servicing Celebration With Pride… We handle required Celebration ARC applications

A New View The case for civility By Eileen Crawford, LMHC Celebration’s new urbanism design holds wonderful advantages for those of us who have invested our lives here. With homes close, and yards considerably smaller than many northern transplants knew in our previous lives, we could spend less time pruning and more time playing. Living in relative tight quarters has its challenges and amplifies the importance of tackling them. The ideal would be to know and appreciate your neighbors, to be as involved as you and they are comfortable with each other, but also to consistently exhibit a positive spirit and willingness to think the best, rather than the worst, of them.

Established to maintain the community for the common benefit, an HOA is misused when it becomes the mask behind neighbors’ complaints about each other. If I don’t like something I see going on in your yard, or near your home, it is much easier to complain to others in authority than to ring your doorbell and ask if we might talk about a concern. This desire to grumble anonymously may provide a temporary sense of satisfaction, but its price is the loss of good will and trust within the neighborhood, and that hardly seems worth it.

When a relationship gets off to a rocky start, it can be tough to course correct. Once your neighbor has hurt your feelings, you might attribute every future curious action as a perceived slight indicative of ill will. In short, once we start taking money out of the bank, we are likely to keep doing it until we have overdrawn the account.

Being a good neighbor requires us to learn to communicate with care and civility, to be able to address concerns with calm and reasonableness, and to work at thinking the best of those who live near us. We are already blessed to live in a beautiful place, but it takes a community of kind hearts to create a true sense of belonging.

A complicating factor in the maze of building neighborliness is the existence of the well-meaning homeowners association (HOA).

Eileen Crawford is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice in Celebration. Learn more at CounselingforFamilyHealth.com.


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June 2018

A Schedule of Happenings In and Around Celebration Recurring Events

Scheduled Events

Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration Sunday Worship Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . 8 a.m., 9:30 & 11:11 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, (1050 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Celebration Community Church, (501 Celebration Place) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebration Anglican Fellowship (Bohemian Hotel Conference Room) 1st and 3rd Sundays Coffee and Bible Q & A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. For information call 407-566-1195 Illuminate Church, (Celebration High School) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. Recovery at Celebration Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

June 17

Father’s Day

Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thriving In Place: Call 407-566-1234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aqua Fit (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. RCFit7 Personal Training (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Capoeira Martial Arts (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 p.m. Community Chorus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

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CROA Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. CROA Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. ARC Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Blood Drive (Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45 a.m. Celebration Walking Group (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Celebration Pickleball (Georgetown Tennis Courts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30-11 a.m. Celebrate Recovery Al-Anon Family Group (Presbyterian Church) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Thriving In Place: Call 407-566-1234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. RCFit7 Personal Training (North Village Pavilion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–7:30 p.m. Pétanque (Lakeside Lake) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 p.m. Academy Martial Arts (Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Zumba with Mercedes (Jones Room, Lakeside) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.

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CCDD Meeting (313 Campus St.) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

June 6 June 13

Wednesday

Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Thriving In Place: Call 407-566-1234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. RCFit7 Personal Training (North Village Pavilion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Fitness Firm-Up (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 p.m. Academy Martial Arts (Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45-6:45 p.m. RCFit7 Personal Training (North Village Pavilion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Recovery at Celebration (North Village Meeting Room) Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

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Celebrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. United We Stand-Central Florida (851 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Bingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. CROA Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Democrats Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

June June June June

ARC Applications Deadline Veterans Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. First Day of Summer World’s Largest Swim Lesson (Spring Park) . . . . . 11 a.m.

Thursday

Running Club (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45 a.m. Celebration Walking Group (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 a.m. Aqua Fit (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thriving In Place: Call 407-566-1234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Beginners’ Duplicate Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 p.m. Irish Dance (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:15-8:15 p.m. Zumba with Mercedes (Celebration Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. RCFit7 Personal Training (North Village Pavilion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30–7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dancing Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 p.m. Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration Contemporary Service (511 Celebration Ave.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m.

Rotary Club (Education Center, Florida Hospital) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thriving In Place: Call 407-566-1234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebration Bridge Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. RCFit7 Personal Training (Jones Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Fitness Firm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p.m. Company Dance Warm Ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4:30 p.m. X-Factor Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30-7 p.m. Table Tennis Club (Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:15-8:15 p.m. AA Meeting (North Village Meeting Room) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

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Food Truck Friday (Town Hall) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 p.m.

Celebration Walking Group (Founder’s Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 a.m. Fit4Mom (Great Lawn, Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 a.m. and 9-10 a.m. Celebration Pickleball (Georgetown Tennis Courts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30-11 a.m. Petanque (Lakeside Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m. Celebration Seventh-Day Adventist Adult Study Group (Nicholson Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Family Story Hour (Creation Kids Village) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:30 a.m. Aqua Fit (Lakeside Pool) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a.m Worship (Nicholson Center) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Worship Service, Ed Center 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:30 p.m. Celebration Community Church, (501 Celebration Place) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 p.m. Recovery at Celebration Call 407-433-1745 or e-mail [email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 p.m.

Contact Town Hall to add your group’s events!

All events take place at Celebration Town Hall, (851 Celebration Ave.) unless noted otherwise.

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By Jim Siegel As part of the May 7-11 National Teacher Appreciation Week, Celebration K-8 School teachers were treated to a special Monday morning breakfast as they arrived for their usual classes, compliments of Amerifactors, a local financial services company. According to school principal Ms. Kim Manion, the breakfast was one of a number of events planned during the week to say thank you to the nearly ninety teachers on staff at the school.

As the teachers arrived on Monday morning to check their in-boxes and consult with each other regarding the day’s plans in the school’s Great Hall, they were greeted by heaping chafing dishes of scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, fresh fruit, and croissants, as well an array of hot and cold beverages, all provided by Puff ’n Stuff Catering. Said computer technician Steven Rish, “We really appreciate these sorts of gracious activities. We get a lot of support from the community, and it shows that the community values what we do.” Added third grade reading teacher Kieley Bronaugh, “On a busy Monday morning, this is a nice breather. I feel appreciated.”

Explained Manion, “I’ve been principal here for about a year and a half, and I am particularly impressed by the dedication of our teachers, many of Celebration resident and enthusiastic supporter of the Celebration K-8 School whom have been here for years and Kris Gowen (left) joins school principal Kim Manion in thanking teachers years. Not only do they put in long during the May 7 teacher appreciation breakfast. Reflecting the skill and dedication of hours, but also many often attend our the school’s teachers and administraafter-hours events, including sports, tion, this is the 16th straight year that Celebration K-8 School has band concerts, and performances related to the arts. received an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education. Further, our teachers often initiate optional programs that add to the excellence of our educational program.” In fact, Manion notes that the Florida data suggests that Celebration K-8 is academically the highest rated public school in the state among comparable institutions (i.e., excluding charter and specialty curriculum schools). It appears that for the Celebration K-8 teachers, it’s more than just a just a job. Noted third grade math teacher Cristy Palmer, “We are a family. Not just among the faculty, but including the students as well. My students are my family. And we get such wonderful support from the PTA here. Their fundraising provides extra materials and equipment that help us be more creative and effective teachers.”

Celebration K-8 teachers (standing at left) Tiffany Purdie, Jesi Lehman, (and seated from left) Rose Pollzzie, Cindy Bohn, Alison Gowen, Karen Kuers, and Abbigail Reed smile their approval of the breakfast served to them as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week. Other teachers can be seen in the background perusing the chafing dishes of food on a buffet table in the school’s Great Room.

Arts teacher Cindy Bohn is a one example of a Celebration teacher taking the personal initiative to enhance the school’s academic excellence. “I created an after-school enrichment program,” explained Bohn. “I went before the school board, reviewed my proposed initiative, and even detailed my business plan. They approved my program called Kabloom (www.kabloomarts.com). It’s aimed at encouraging life-long learning and awakening the love of learning by engaging children in creative explorations and interactions. We now even do summer camps in addition to programs during the school year.” Continued on page 23


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Guitar troubadours provide soundtrack on the lawn As the weather begins to heat up, but before the humidity returns in earnest, the community had a pair of opportunities to enjoy an evening under the twilight sky on the Great Lawn listening to a pair of talented performers. The Music on the Lawn concerts kicked off on April 19 with talented singer/songwriter John Frinzi. John enhanced the laid-back

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atmosphere by blending a mix of original songs and classis hits, in helping start the weekend early. Johnny Danger had people tapping along with their favorite tunes, as he provided a well-received musical journey at the May 11 Food Truck Friday.

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Assistant principal Cheryl Cassano reiterated the school’s appreciation for the teaching staff, noting, “Our teachers work so hard. Anything that the community does, whether by the PTA, or individual parents, or by local companies like Amerifactors, is meaningful. When we take good care of our teachers and staff, it trickles down and helps us take good care of our students…” Amerifactors is a Celebration-based financial services company that provides funding to companies large and small around the world. Said Amerifactors CEO and Celebration resident Kevin Gowen, “I am so grateful to live here in Celebration and especially for the wonderful contributions to our community by the Celebration K-8 School. Serving this teacher appreciation breakfast today is one more way that we try to help the school and recognize the dedication of this fine teaching staff. All of corporate America should support and contribute to the schools in their communities.”

Popular assistant principal Cheryl Cassano thanks the teaching staff at the teacher appreciation breakfast. Much to the dismay of teachers, students, parents, and staff, Ms. Cassano is retiring at the end of this term to work on completing her Doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership at Southeastern University.

Third Grade teachers Kieley Bronaugh and Cristy Palmer, having had a delicious teacher appreciation breakfast, are ready to face the day ahead with their energetic students at the Celebration K-8 School.


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Residents invited to participate in World’s Largest Swim Lesson On Thursday, June 21, tens of thousands of kids and adults will participate in The World’s Largest Swim Lesson. While not all those participating will actually be at the Spring Park pool, Celebration residents will join tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world for the ninth year in a row to make noise that Swimming Lessons Save Lives.™ A global event, The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), will take place over the course of 24 hours at an estimated 500 locations in more than 20 countries, including here in Celebration. The Spring Park pool will be serving as an official host location facility for the WLSL, with the lesson scheduled for 11 a.m. All residents are invited and encouraged to come out and have some fun, while bringing attention to aquatic safety. Tragically, drowning remains the leading cause of unintended injury related death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children under 14. Research shows participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4, yet many kids do not receive formal swimming or water safety training.

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Celebration’s own Elizabeth Stivers will be competing in the Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant later this month, with her sights set on advancing to the crown jewel, the Miss America Pageant. The community is invited to join Elizabeth on Friday, June 1 from 5-9 p.m. at the newly remodeled, Market Street Diner. Elizabeth is a Disney Cast Member, and Children’s Miracle Network advocate. You have probably seen her walking her yorkies around town or maybe even worked out with her at the Florida Hospital Celebration Gym. She is competing for the job of Miss Florida, June 25-30 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Come meet Elizabeth and support her childhood dream and journey to Miss Florida and beyond! The Miss Florida Scholarship Pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss America Pageant. Since 1921, this pageant has been making dreams possible for young women in Florida competing in this esteemed program. The Miss America Organization, a 501(c) 4 non-profit corporation, provides millions of dollars in annual

college scholarship assistance making it the largest scholarship program for women in the United States. The 2018 event will take place at the RP Funding Center, with the preliminaries and finals, which are open to the public, being held at the Youkey Theatre. Each year, the Miss Florida Pageant awards more than $50,000 in scholarships to participants.


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Celebration Chorus ‘On Broadway’ The Celebration Community Chorus took attendees on a trip to Broadway, without ever leaving the confines of Celebration. Under the direction of Kristopher Schave, the chorus performed songs from such classics as My Fair Lady, West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof during their May 12 performance. The group even provided a bit of levity with a medley from Little Shop of Horrors. The chorus has begun rehearsals for their July 4th concert. The Town Hall recreation program welcomes all adult music lovers. Whether you’re an accomplished singer or just someone who likes to sing in the shower, there’s a place waiting for you! Come join this fun group of choristers, Monday’s 7 - 8:30 p.m., 851 Celebration Avenue, Activities Room.

The old joke goes, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” whose punch line is “Practice, practice, practice.” However for Community Chorus conductor Kristopher Schave, the opportunity to play one of the world’s grandest concert halls was no joke. Schave got a call from fellow Michigan State University School of Music alumna, J. Christine Le. Christine, the choir director at Olympia High School in Orlando, was calling for two reasons. First, she wanted to tell her friend that her “Mastersingers” had been invited to sing at Carnegie Hall. Secondly, she was hoping Kris could also make the trip and accompany them on the piano during their performance. After the initial shock wore off, he answered with a resounding “YES”!

The Celebration Community Chorus Enjoy Music? Love to Sing? Are you looking for a great group of people to hang out with? Join the Celebration Community Chorus. No auditions, you don’t even need to read music. The Celebration Community Chorus will once again be under the direction of Kristopher Schave. Rehearsals are held every Monday at Town Hall from 7 – 8:30 p.m., as we prepare for our July 4 concert. No auditions required to join, just bring your love of singing music with fun people. For additional info please contact our parks and recreation department at 407-566-1200 or [email protected].


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Mad Science Party Kid’s Night Out: Mad Science Party kicked off on May 4 at the Jones Room. The mad scientists got the opportunity to perform wacky experiments and out of this world crafts in the parent-free science lab. To conclude our evening the scientists jumped into a pool of hydrogen and oxygen molecules. Be sure to keep a look out for the next Kid’s Night Out adventure!

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Keeping pace with the Celebrators By Cindy Swisher Pride Pals – Our May meeting featured Celebration K-8 Assistant Principal Cheryl Cassano and Guidance Counselor Jannine Martino. Ms. Cassano began by sharing some general information about the school and outlining some of the changes in teaching techniques since we were kids. Ms. Martino (with an assist from Celebrator and former Guidance Counselor Jim MacGregor) followed with an introduction to the school’s “Pride Pals” program. Volunteers are needed to: assist teachers in the classroom; help with instructor or front office clerical tasks; monitor students on campus, during field trips or in the lunch room and the list goes on. For more information, visit our “Volunteer Corner” during our monthly meetings. Still Crazy After All These Years – Move over Paul Simon and make room for the Celebrators! Once again, our fab funsters showed their true colors during our “Flower Power Happy Hour & Pizza Party.” Jeans, sandals, peace signs and love beads peppered a sea of tie-dyed t-shirts that ebbed and flowed between the food, the music and the bar. There was even a Cabbage Patch Doll seen careening across the dance floor. Good times! Volunteers Make It Happen – “To continue life-long learning, do volunteering and socialize with others in Celebration, both young in age and at heart.” That’s the Celebrators’ Mission Statement. As a group, the Celebrators are probably best known for bringing members of our generation together to socialize and have fun. A close second would be our collective passion for life-long learning. The executive committee would like to make our volunteer presence as equally well known and make the Celebrators the “go-to” group to make things happen. Beginning in June, we will introduce our “Volunteer Corner” which will highlight the variety of opportunities in town where your help can make a difference.

If this were the prom, Mike and Andrea Sonntag would definitely be on the short list for King & Queen!

Whether you have a little time or a lot, your participation at any level will be appreciated by so many. It’s also a chance to meet new people and learn more about our community. It’s a win-win. Check it out. Coming in June – Say “hello” to Steve Waring, Executive Director of the Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA) and meet our newly elected CROA Board President David Anderson. Steve is planning on sharing an overview of the Board’s Strategic Plan for 2018-2019. Come and find out what you can expect to see happening in Celebration over the next 10 months.

Regular Monthly Schedule Member Meeting: 1st Wednesday of the month Next Meeting: June 6 851 Celebration Avenue (Town Hall) Doors open at 9 a.m. Meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. REMINDER… June is a BYOB Month (Brew/Beverage) Happy Hour: 1st Wednesday of the month Lunch: 2nd Monday of the month Dinner: 4th Thursday of the month On the Horizon… Hard Rock Casino, Tarpon Springs, Pool Party & Pot Luck, Halloween Party, Barbara Lee Paddle Boat Luncheon Cruise and much more! Dues are still only $15 annually – the best deal in town. For more information, please call 321-939-2594 or visit our website, www.thecelebrators.org.

Who out there still has their High School letterman's jacket and can say it still fits? (Well, sort of anyway...) Tim Swisher for one. Go “Hobart Brickies”.


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State Representative Cortes to address Democrats Our meeting for this month is going to be an exciting one, as our speaker is Florida Representative John Cortes. He should have a lot of info to share with us about all that is going on in Tallahassee, and we look forward to that presentation. May 1 showed us a tough defeat in District 39 when Ricky Shirah was beat by Josie Tomkow in a special election. Ricky had a great win in Celebration, but the far bigger part of District 39 is Polk county, where Josie won by enough to beat out Ricky overall despite his good showing here. The effort led by Dave Finnigan, VP of Democrats of Celebration, was enormous and many Democrats throughout Celebration and the surrounding areas walked door to door and called Dems to remind them of this special election. Many, if not most, were unaware. That shows up in the turnout for both parties here, which showed only 11.52% of registered voters casting a ballot by mail, in early voting at the library or on Election Day. In Polk, it was slightly better at 15.3%. Our club will continue to work with registered Democrats here in Celebration and Osceola County, encouraging them to cast a ballot in all elections.

The weekly Farmers Market is located at Lakeside Park, 631 Sycamore St. Stop by and peruse the wide variety of food and craft vendors each week for the freshest fruits and vegetables, fun arts and crafts and much more. Sundays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please join us every month from January-October. at our monthly meetings. We meet together at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave and conclude at 8 p.m. promptly. We would love to have you with us as we push forward working for a progressive agenda in getting Democrats elected this fall. All are welcome to our friendly meetings, whether you live in Celebration or not. Please call Steph Garber for more info at 321-939-0775. We also have a 50/50 drawing at every meeting! Please join us.

Veterans Club of Celebration The Veterans Club of Celebration was organized in 2007 to provide support to honorably discharged Veterans (any military service branch) and to participate and support community events. We are organized as a non-profit organization with the intent and purpose to promote awareness and interest in veterans’ affairs and activities.

CELEBRATION VETERANS CLUB

All honorably discharged veterans are welcome. We meet the second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave. For further information, contact [email protected], 321-314-0568 or visit www.celebrationveterans.org.

“United We Stand – Central Florida” is a grassroots organization for Celebration and Central Florida residents. We are “a civilized and common-sense public policy club in support of the President, open to everyone.” Our next meeting will be Wednesday, June 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 851 Celebration Ave. Among the topics that we plan to discuss that night; July 4 is our one true national day, more important than any other celebration. It not only commemorates our freedom from English rule, but is also marks one of the few stunning times in history where greatness evolves as part of the continuum of man’s progress. We must never lose sight of the value of our freedom. In addition, we will be making plans for the July 4 parade we will also study the meaning of the July 4 holiday and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Apple pie will be served! At our May meeting we discussed the Second Amendment, which was adopted in 1791 to protect the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Our speaker, Gene Lucas, explained the premise under which the Amendment was adopted (in brief, to protect citizens against both foreign invasion and domestic tyranny… NOT to enable hunting for food).

We then looked at reputable statistics related to gun ownership and violence (e.g., murders, suicides and other data) to understand the impact firearm ownership has had in the relative safeguarding of citizens, both in the USA and in other countries. Then Gene explained the types of firearms and ammunition (using slides, not actual hardware) legally available to people in Florida and the USA, helping us to understand (better than the press) where technical misunderstandings could arise. Those facts are separate and distinct from the mounting cultural reasons behind crime. If you would like a copy of Gene’s notes, you may contact us at [email protected]. Save the date, Constitution Day is celebrated throughout the country on September 17. We are planning a BIG Constitution Day Party and Fundraiser at the Artisan Clubhouse, Sunday, September 16. See www.unitedwestandcf.com or contact us at [email protected]. We have a Facebook page: (www.facebook.com/UnitedWeStandCF) where you will find new postings.


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Big Red Bus making stop at Town Hall OneBlood and the Big Red Bus will be making a stop at Town Hall on Monday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Those interested in donating are invited to stop by or call for an appointment at 1-888-9-DONATE. All donors will receive a free tee shirt. There is no substitute for human blood. When you donate blood with OneBlood, you are making an immediate contribution to the health and welfare of your community. Patients facing planned and unplanned medical procedures, trauma victims, cancer patients and premature babies need blood. Your donation will help an ill or injured patient within a few days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant. The June date will be the first of four planned blood drives at Town Hall for the remainder of the year, with scheduled stops also planned for August 20, October 15 and December 10.

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By Gloria Niec Our friends from Windsor at Celebration really knew how to put on a show. They opened their doors and graced our guests with warm hospitality. “We would love to help the Celebration Foundation and host your gala,” said Angie Layfield, Windsor Executive Director, “Let’s find a date as we get closer to opening the building.”

Foundation guests also listened to Sam Woolf, one of the top five finalists on American Idol’s 2014 Season. Sam performed in the Veranda Room sponsored by Florida Hospital. Since he celebrated his 22nd birthday the day before, we presented him with a cake and an enthusiastic crowd performance of Happy Birthday.

The “Hit the Road Gala,” held on Friday, April 20, was a sold-out fundraiser for the Celebration Foundation hosted at Windsor, A Senior Living Community. The Celebration Foundation supplied the entertainment and brought the guests, Windsor provided the space, fabulous culinary treats, wine, champagne and beer. Over 230 Celebration Foundation friends, many who attended as guests of Celebration Foundation board members, wandered through the beautiful new spaces at Windsor.

At the top of Windsor is the Sky Terrace, where Steel Drums played by Guyanese-born Ephraim Adams, added an island ambiance to the views. Some guests got a comfy seat and enjoyed their time listening to his soothing sounds. The Sky Terrace and Steel Drums were sponsored by KUA.

Dueling pianos, featuring keyboard artists Amy and Randy Keith, performed fan favorites in the “Celebration” room where the beverage of choice was champagne. The Celebration Room was just down the hall from an incredible movie theater where Windsor residents will enjoy state of the art sound and projection.

Everyone made their way down to the Veranda Room for dessert, coffee at the Espresso bar and the evening’s final entertainment. David Harris, who has a family member in the Foundation’s Thriving program, created great energy with magic. He was sponsored by Balfour Beatty. Relying on audience participation, he performed several tricks that had everyone shaking their heads and wondering “how in the world”. Continued on page 34


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After some magic and a couple of wonderful live auction items, it was on to the much-anticipated Car Raffle. We are grateful to Jarrett Gordon Ford for working with us on a Ford Mustang and having it make an appearance throughout Celebration during the last few weeks… even at the Celebration Exotic Car Festival. David Harris invited Windsor’s “first lady”, Edith Vass (one of their first residents) to pull the winning raffle ticket. After a spin of the drum and hands to shield her eyes… Edith pulled ticket #100. The winner, Marci Limberg, shared that her husband had been in a car accident the week before he was hit head on. Not his fault and fortunately everyone was fine but their 14-year old family car was totaled. Edith called it a “God Wink Moment,” that the car raffle was won by someone who had just lost their car.

On behalf of the Board, the Gala Committee, Celebration staff and volunteers, we were so honored to have so much support… from so many friends. We sincerely thank Windsor, our sponsors, our guests, our folks who bid on live and silent auctions, those who donated through the paddle raise and every single person who bought a car raffle ticket. The Gala netted over $60,000 and every dollar will benefit the programs we offer and the people we serve. We are grateful!

Interested in volunteering? By Becky Varley We would love to have you join our volunteer team for the Celebration Foundation! We offer many programs for the community. • • • • • • •

New Urbanism Campus Express Thriving In Place (in need of transport volunteers) Concert Series WINGS Learning without Hunger Community Volunteers for Johnson Hall (690 Celebration Avenue Thriving in Place space)

We are always looking for people to volunteer time to help with our programs. If this is something you are interested in please contact me: Becky Varley, Volunteer Coordinator, 407-572-9850, [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you and hope to meet you soon!

Volunteer Irena Sirucek helps staff the Celebration Foundation 690 space while making “cuddle blankets” for pets in foster care.

Nearly all non-profit groups must raise funds to support their work and Thriving In Place is no exception. Some expenses are not surprising. Rent, office supplies, computer, website and staff costs are typical expenses for a nonprofit. Less typical are the costs of managing a large diverse volunteer program, which sends volunteers out to assist in transportation, handyman repairs, visiting and more. These costs include a special management software, extensive insurance, volunteer background checks, training and more. Events to build community, combat loneliness and engage members and volunteers also need funding. Thriving In Place members pay annual dues but membership dollars amount to about 25% of the cost of the organization’s annual budget. The rest must be raised in other ways. Fundraising is a normal and necessary part of the organization’s activities. How does Thriving In Place help our neighbors who are over the age of 55 and or living with a disability? It starts with a corps of devoted volunteers who see it as their mission to help their Celebration neighbors stay in their homes for as long as possible. They help members get to medical appointments, the hairdresser, physical therapy, the grocery store and pharmacy. Members may need help changing light bulbs in ceiling fixtures or the chirping battery in their smoke detector. For those with visual problems a volunteer may come to their home and read or help with paperwork or simply accompany them on walks and enjoy social time together. Social isolation is a real problem for people living on their own. Thriving In Place holds special events like Lunch’N’Learns, regular get-togethers to play board and or card games, monthly Coffee gatherings and once a week regularly scheduled lunches. Excursions to various places such as Hollerbach’s in Sanford, Dr. Phillips’ productions and even Seminole Hard Rock Casino are also offered on a monthly basis. Many of our aging Celebration residents have no family living close. The cost of assisted living is averaging $4,000 plus per month. In home, non-medical caregivers are available but that too,

comes at a significant cost. Thriving In Place is filling the gap, helping to keep our neighbors living comfortably and safely in their own homes. As the population of the country ages, Thriving In Place wants to ensure the organization remains firmly in place and financially secure. We continually work very hard to make sure we are here when YOU need us. The financial and emotional costs of relying on only family care for our parents, grandparents and friends no longer needs to be so burdensome. Our community can and already does share in the responsibility. Thriving In Place counts on the support of Celebration residents of all ages, whether it be through volunteering or by supporting the Friends Of Thrive – Giving Tree.

FRIENDS OF THRIVE – GIVING TREE Sponsorship Levels Seedlings: $100 Sponsor Decal and Lunch & Learn

Trunk: $500 Sponsor Decal and Lunch & Learn, recognized in upcoming newsletter

Roots: $250 Sponsor Decal and Lunch & Learn

Branch: $1000 Sponsor Decal and Lunch & Learn, recognized in three newsletters

Tree of Life: $2500 Sponsor Decal and Lunch & Learn, and recognized in the newsletter for one year, and invited to be an Honored Guest or Guest Speaker at a Lunch & Learn

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Thriving In Place member or a Friend of Thrive, please contact Mary Pat Rosenthal, 407-572-9850 or visit www.celebrationfoundation.org.


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Students hit the dance floor for American Cancer Society On Friday, April 6, the Celebration High School Chick-fil-a Leader Academy organized the first Celebration High School Charity 6-hour Dance-A-Thon, with 173 participants raising $4374 for the American Cancer Society. Throughout the night, students participated in dress up theme hours including school spirit, summer beach party, white out, and glow in the dark.

Congratulations to Yuriels Carrero (10th grade) for surviving 5 rounds of eliminations, dancing his way to winning the $1000 in donated prizes, including Chick-fil-A for a Year, Celebration Fitness Gym Membership, gift cards from Buffalo Wild Wings, Menchies Frozen Yogurt, RetroStation Italian Restaurant, Texas Roadhouse, and gift bags from Florida Fire Frogs Baseball Team, Chick-fil-A Celebration, and Texas Roadhouse. Congratulations to the Hispanic Honor Society for having the largest attendance and successfully performing a 36 person flash mob. They were awarded a Chick-fil-a luncheon with a Menchies frozen yogurt cake.

Celebration students two-wheel it to school Celebration K-8 students took to the streets on May 8 as part of the 2018 National Bike to School Day. The initiative proved successful with 579 participating students and 17 parent volunteers at the Celebration K-8 School! Students were rewarded with prizes and raffle baskets donated by Evolve Bicycles Celebration, Nemours Children’s Health System, Fuel Up to Play 60, and the Florida Department of Transportation. Students are encouraged to walk or bike to school throughout the school year to stay active, reduce gas emission, and have fun!

The first National Walk to School Day – called Walk Our Children to School Day – was held in 1997. Since then, it’s come a long way. In May 2012, the first-ever National Bike to School Day was celebrated across the USA. Join families, schools and communities as they walk and bicycle to school for these events each year.


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Second grade students at the Celebration K-8 celebrated Every Kid Healthy Week and Earth Day by doing the “rot” thing. Students filled up three compost tumblers funded by the Fuel Up to Play 60 grant with fruit and veggie scraps from the school's salad bar, fresh yard clippings and coffee grounds, and shredded paper and cardboard from the Production room. Author D.S. Venetta gave a lecture about the benefits of composting and organic gardening for our body and our planet. A grant from Action for Healthy Kids helped purchase chapter books about organic gardening for the classrooms. Students will have a chance to watch the recycled materials turn into nutritious compost for the school garden in just a few weeks!

Storm boys volleyball finishes second in state With the program in only its fifth year of play and head coach Pedro Davila in his third year at the helm, the Celebration High School boys volleyball team put together a memorable season, advancing to the state championship match. The Storm capped off their campaign as the FHSAA state runners up, with a record of 27-2. Boys volleyball at the high school state level is extremely intriguing as schools are not divided by class, with only one class in the entire state, while all other sports are divided by classes as per school's size or amount students. Instead of getting eight or nine different state champions in one sport, boys volleyball truly competes for one state champion. In addition, once boys volleyball reaches post season, only the top four teams in the district advances to postseason stage. In all other sports, all teams assigned to a district advances to the district tournament. The season then evolves to a single elimination stage, you lose one match, you are out of the series. With that said, the path to a state championship in boys volleyball is a challenging one. After an outstanding regular season, culminating with a district, regional and OBC (Orange Belt Conference) championships,

and ranked #1 in the Orlando Sentinel Super 6, the Celebration volleyball team missed a state title by a margin of five points in the entire match. It was a thrilling final match, both teams had to reach deep into their depth. Throughout the match neither side led by more than two points paving the way to a drawn out finish. Sets scores for the state final match; 31-29, 22-25, 23-25, 26-28. The team finished the season ranked #2 in the State and #52 in the Nation. Historical accomplishments for the young program. The Storm’s combination of Johansen Negron 23 attack kills, Carlos Adrian Mercado 13 attack kills and Alejandro Hernandez 11 attack kills set the tone for an offense rampage in the final match. Johansen Negron placed first in the State Series with 61 attack kills in three matches. Through the regular season our team was featured in Orlando’s Sentinel Varsity and Osceola Gazette Sport sections. In addition, on two different occasions in the season, Johansen Negron was nationally named South Region Player of the Week by MaxPreps/AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association).


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Storm tennis completes successful run The husband and wife duo of Celebration’s Advantage Tennis’ Rachel and Darren Holt, recently wrapped up a successful season with the Celebration High School tennis teams. With both the girls and boys combined to form one, unified team, the Storm defeated their biggest rival Lakeland for the first time in years. This was one of many highlights as the boys’ team captured first place in districts and the girls’ squad second. Both teams eventually advanced to the regional semi-finals, with the boys number one doubles team advancing to states. Advantage Tennis’ Amanda Barritt also served as the team’s assistant coach.

Celebration’s Junior Team Tennis enjoying success Junior Team Tennis is a national USTA sanctioned program that allows kids of all ages to play as a team against other teams in their area. USTA Florida runs a JTT program in the Greater Orlando area during the spring and fall seasons, over a period of four-six weeks, with matches usually being held on Sunday afternoons. In addition, USTA also runs several Junior Team Tennis “Challenges,” where teams have the chance to compete against other teams from around the region. The ultimate team challenge is the JTT sectionals, which is held in July, allows teams to compete against others in the state, with the winner moving on to compete for the National title. The concept of the “Team Tennis” program is popular because it allows kids to play tennis in unity, learning what it means to be a part of a team, and the excitement of progressing together and relying on each other. Typically, junior tennis has been focused on singles tournaments, and progression is solely reliant on the individual’s skills. Where this works very well for some kids, many can get very discouraged with the individual format when competing and losing in the tournaments each weekend. JTT allows everyone success in one degree or another. The other major factor to consider is most junior players will hope to be a part of their high school team. JTT prepares the kids for what is expected from them as a team player and gives them a taste of the fun atmosphere of both high school tennis and then eventually college tennis if they want to take it that far.

Advantage Tennis in Celebration started developing teams for Junior Team Tennis in the fall of 2016. That first year they experimented with one team, a 14U team consisting of a group of players that had been in their kids programs together for several years. It was a huge hit. The kids loved it, because they now have the chance to compete together, rather than against each other at local tournaments like they always had. Their success was immediate. The first season, they took second in the Orlando area, followed by a first place finish the following season, qualifying them for a place at the sectionals (a state level event,) tournament last summer. Last winter, the same 14U team took to the road and stayed overnight in Clearwater and competed in another state level event. The kids had a blast spending the weekend together and playing tennis and they tied for first place. Since the 14U team’s first success, the programs teams have expanded to four different teams at various ages and levels and have just completed their second season. More and more of Advantage Tennis’ students are interested in joining these teams, and for good reason. Competing on a team is fun. For more information on joining a team, visit celebrationtennis.com. Your child does not need to be an Advantage Tennis player.


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