This free active aging resource EXPO is presented by Orange County Commission on Aging, 50Plus Resource Network, Seminole County Triad, and the Senior Resource Alliance. Get your flu shot from National Council on Aging’s “Flu+You.”

FREE health screenings.

Attend FREE seminars on identity theft, self-defense, elder abuse, fall prevention, and Medicare 101.

Find out “what’s hot and what’s not” from trends in healthy lifestyle options to resources available. Meet area service providers, agencies, housing pros, health care representatives, Medicare specialists, and other professionals who provide valuable products and services to the community.

The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival celebrates its 42nd anniversary on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015. At its permanent home in Central Park, located along beautiful Park Avenue, the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art show to showcase Florida artists exclusively.

From over 400 applications, more than 150 of Florida’s outstanding artists will display their works in eight different categories, including ceramics, drawings and graphics, fiber, fine crafts, jewelry, painting, photography and sculpture.

The event is free and open to the public both days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.autumnartfestival.org or call (407) 644-8281. The festival can also be found at www.facebook.com/autumnartfestival and on Twitter at @WPAutumnArtFest.

Over 150 Central Florida artists display their work at this weekend festival in downtown Winter Park, which includes entertainment, food, and children’s hands-on art workshops. Hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce; presented by Florida Blue and Subaru, and co-sponsored by the City of Winter Park. Parking is often at a premium during this busy weekend. To accommodate our visitors, complimentary valet parking is available at three locations in downtown Winter Park. Plus, a free shuttle service will be available from near the Winter Park Village. A bike valet will also be available for guests who wish to cycle to the event. A secure area will be available to valet park bicycles at the corner of West Park and New England avenues, near the railroad tracks. The bike valet is being organized by the City of Winter Park’s Pedestrian Bicycle Board.

Children of all ages are invited to join us for Pumpkins and Munchkins in Shady Park!

This free event will have activities that include games, bounce houses, costume contest, Trick-or-Treat Trail, and lots of fun for the entire family!

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Place: Shady Park at Hannibal Square, corner of Pennsylvania & New England avenues, Winter Park

Cost: FREE

Business After Hours

WHEN: September 17, 2015 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

WHERE: Park Plaza Gardens
319 South Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA

COST: $5 for members, $15 non-members

CONTACT:
Kristen Quinones
407-644-8281

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS CHAMBER FEATURED

Park Plaza Gardens has served the Winter Park community for 30 years and looks forward to continuing the tradition of exceptional dining for 30 more! Enjoy an evening of networking, drinks and hors d’oeuvres in the atrium dining room.

Admission fee payable at the door.

Winter Park Outlook

17th September, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

In-depth conversation and commentary

Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce on September 17 for an in-depth conversation on the state of our community. The inaugural Winter Park Outlook luncheon presented by Orlando Health and Rollins College will feature local experts in the fields of government, business, health, real estate and education in a panel discussion moderated by Dick Batchelor at The Alfond Inn.
Unlike other update events, the panel will look ahead to what’s to come in our community, rather than recap news you’ve already heard. You can submit your questions for the panel at registration.
Moderator

Dick Batchelor, President
Dick Batchelor Management Group
Panelists

Grant Cornwell, President
Rollins College
Ken LaRoe, CEO & Chairman
First Green Bank
Randy Knight, City Manager
City of Winter Park
Jill Hamilton Buss, Executive Director
Healthy Central Florida
Pitt Warner, Broker
Winter Park Land Co.
Registration

Tickets to the event have sold out. Registration is now closed.

For additional information on this event and sponsorship opportunities, contact Ashley Fraebel at afraebel@winterpark.org or call 407-644-8281 x3347.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association invite you to experience the charm of Park Avenue.

Stroll to local merchants for appetizer and beverage pairings, discover the latest fashion trends and gift ideas, and sample seasonal menus on a fun fall evening. Fee includes passport and wine glass.

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015 

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Place: Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Cost: $25

Learn from a panel of impressive and inspiring women who have risen to the top of the careers at Orlando Health. They will share their personal story, lessons learned on their journey and offer advice to other female leaders. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity of women empowering women in business.

Panelists

Karen Frenier, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Orlando Health and
President, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital and South Seminole Hospital

Quibulah Graham, MSPH, BSN, LHRM
Administrator of Ancillary and Imaging Services, Orlando Regional Medical Center

Anne G. Peach, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President Patient Care, Orlando Health

RSVP required by Friday, September 11.

Winter Park Executive Women is a solutions group of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce whose mission it is to empower women in business. Together we represent a wealth of knowledge readily available for the best business solutions and your greatest success.

Date: 14th September 2015
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Place: Winter Park Welcome Center
151 West Lyman Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA
Cost: $20 for Chamber Members | $25 Non-members, walk-ins, late registrations

The Legacy of the WWII Generation.

Keep the Spirit of 45 Alive!

Join us for live entertainment and refreshments as we recognize the achievements of America’s Greatest Generation. They endured the great depression. They preserved our freedoms. They rebuilt a shattered world.

Keynote Speaker is Lieutenant General Benjamin R. Mixon, USA Retired.

Please register by Wednesday, August 26, with Veronica Soto at 407-599-2543 or vernonica.soto@VITAS.com.

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 

Time: 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Place: 1050 W. Morse Blvd.
Winter Park, 32789 United States
Cost: FREE

Whether you are an Entrepreneur, Manager, CEO or a Business Development Executive, you probably use leadership qualities every day. Our ability to influence others can continually be improved and out of all of the qualities that it takes to be a dynamic leader, the number ONE quality that people hope for in a leader is the ability to inspire! In this seminar you will learn public speaking techniques that will help you sell your idea through story- telling and creating a sizzle speech. You will learn to get over the fear of speaking and to learn how to increase your visibility and influence.

How Will You Benefit:
-Learn the tools to help you engage with your team on a deeper level and attract new customers
-Discover the top qualities of an inspiring leader
-Master the art of effective communication and public speaking

Speaker: Mary Gardener, Chief Motivator, Mary Gardner Communications, LLC

Designed with small business owners and professionals in mind, the Small Business Education Series provides the necessary fundamentals and resources for growing and sustaining a profitable organization in our community. Program details TBD.

Date: 18th September 2015
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Place: Winter Park Welcome Center
151 West Lyman Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA
Cost: Free for members / $10 for non-members

Rummage Sale

The Woman’s Club of Winter Park will hold its Rummage Sale with all funds to be used for charitable giving.

Donations for the sale will be accepted between Monday, August 31 through Friday September 4, between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2015
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Place: Woman’s Club of Winter Park
419 S. Interlachen Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Cost: FREE