Social/Hobby Clubs
The AARP Driver Safety Program’s Smart Driver Course helps participants refine driving skills and develop safe driving habits. Upon completion of the course, Florida drivers 50 or older may be eligible for vehicle insurance discounts. Registration required. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 13, Southwest Orlando Rosen Jewish Community Center, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, 407-387-5330. The AARP Driver Safety Program’s Smart Driver Course helps participants refine driving skills and develop safe driving habits. Upon completion of the course, Florida drivers 50 or older may be eligible for vehicle insurance discounts. Registration required. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 9, May 4, Maitland Senior Center, 345 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, $15 for AARP members, $20 for nonmembers, 407-539-6251.
Singles
Ballroom dance: Belles and Beaus Dance Club will have a dance with ballroom, line and Latin music by Soft Touch. Singles and couples welcome. 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Marks Street
Meet and Mingle Dance:
Carol Robinson from Daylily Delights in Lake City will discuss her garden and plans for new daylilies this year. There will be a plant auction, refreshments and a door prize. 2 p.m. Feb. 21, Orlando Garden Club, 710 E. Rollins St., Orlando, free, 407-960-4669.
Pete Dunkelberg, Tarflower field trip chairman, will present the program “Climate Change from Physics to Ethics.” 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-647-5233.
Club members will present lively skits describing the history and particular characteristics of famous old garden roses. Refreshments and a raffle will follow. 2:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-497-1639.
Open stitching. Bring your unfinished project to work on and a sack lunch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 12, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, first two meetings are free, then $60 per year membership fee, 407-443-3318.
Support Group
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): weigh-in 6:15 p.m., meeting 6:45 p.m. Mondays,
Orange Tree Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 29 Orange Tree Circle, Winter Garden, $32 annually, 407-616-9618. facilitators will lead the meetings. 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Asbury United Methodist Church, 220 W. Horatio Ave., Maitland, free, 407-253-1900.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Orlando will have their dual support groups for those living with mental illness (Room 201) and their families, caregivers and friends (Room 218). Trained facilitators will lead the meetings. 6:30-8 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, free, 407-253-1900. third Wednesday of the month, First Baptist Church of Apopka, 441 S. Highland Ave., Apopka, free, 407-843-1910.
The Bcenter Stroke Support Group is a component of the Bcenter, also known as Global Stroke Resource, a nonprofit founded by stroke survivor Valerie Greene, providing resource, hope and direction. 12:30-2:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month, Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, free, 888-942-9355. Facilitated by Ron St. John, Alzheimer’s/dementia care director with Visiting Angels Homecare. 6 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, Grand Palms Assisted Living and Memory Care, 600 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, free, 407-529-1000.
Discuss the dynamics and challenges that are different from a traditional family. 11 a.m. Sundays, Asbury United Methodist Church, 220 W. Horatio Ave., Maitland, free, 407-312-9554.
6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Delaney Street Baptist Church, 1919 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, $32 annually, 407-898-6215.
The group’s goal is to promote brain injury awareness, socialization, healing, friendship and knowledge to all brain injury survivors, family and caregivers. Call for reservations. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Florida Hospital, 601 E. Rollins St., Orlando, free, 407-303-5600.
A 12-week group for those who have lost a spouse, family member or loved one by death. Advance registration required. 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, $20 includes supplies, 407-514-4237.
A widow mentoring, leadership and empowerment nonprofit organization. Meet with other widows in a social environment. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. March 17, First United Methodist Church of Orlando, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando, optional $25 annual membership fee, not needed to attend event, 407-894-6767.
Open to anyone who has been affected by the disease of alcoholism. the group shares experiences, strengths and hope in order to solve their common problems. Meet in the ministry building, room 218. 7 p.m. Sundays, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 12600 Marsfield Ave., Orlando, free, 407-896-4929. GriefCare, an eight-week group for children who have lost parents and other significant people in their lives by death. Advance registration required. 6 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27, First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, $5 includes supplies, 407-514-4237.
HALOS (Healing After a Loved One’s Suicide): 6:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month, St. John Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park, free, 321-663-4703.
7 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month, Faith Assembly Church, 9370 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, free, 407-947-8683.
Across county lines Community
Save a Life Safe Driving Expo: There will be numerous displays, demonstration and educational events including: Save a Life Tour - Distracted Driving Simulator Program; Fire Rescue will perform an extrication of a vehicle at noon; Florida Highway Patrol with have a rollover simulation at 1 p.m.; Translife will sign up organ donors;