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Welcome to Our Whole Community's Website!
Our Whole Community, Inc. is a group of faith-based communities dedicated to providing health-related information, programs, and resources to the community to improve our overall life.
Please welcome our two newest members: Redeemer Lutheran Church in Winter Park and First Presbyterian Church of Maitland. They are committed to spreading the good word about health and wellness by offering many health-oriented programs to all.
Happy New Year! May you have many blessings for a happy and healthy year. Now is the time to recommit to a more healthy and wholesome lifestyle through mind, body, and spirit activities. Our faith-based communities offer many programs to help you meet your goals. We have highlighted some of our classes and programs below.
View our Calendar for all of our regular programs and activities we offer. |
Garden Plots available at Our Whole Community Garden at Gardens of DePugh Nursing Center
Please click here to go to our garden page for more information on how to lease a bed. Grow your very own healthy fruits and vegetables
and help the community.
DePugh Community Garden Work Day - Saturday, January 7th from 1 pm - 3 pm. Come out to help harvest our vegetables and clean up our gardens.
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» PORTABLE GARDEN BOXES FOR SALE
 These portable garden boxes are perfect for those homes with small patios, porches, etc. Each box is $30 which includes a nutrient fertilizer patch. Extra nutrient patches are for sale at $5 each. To learn more about the boxes, please go to the manufacturer's website at www.agardenpatch.com or email Cathy at csemyck@earthlink.net to order yours today.
Orlando area residents only.
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Highlighted Classes and Programs offered by our
Faith-Based Communities
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» Senior Food Packs - Available to adults age 50 and over
Sponsored by Second Harvest Food Bank and in partnership with Our Whole Community Churches
Senior Food Packs, 10 lb. bags of shelf stable food, are available for adults age 50+ in need of supplemental food.
To obtain a food pack, please contact one of the following churches:
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church - Food packs are distributed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 12 PM – 2 PM at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church: 412 E. Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, FL 32751. To reserve a food pack contact Tonja Williams, Parish Nurse at 407-647-0010 ext. 119.
New Covenant Baptist Church - Please Contact Shirley Rolle @ (407)-540-1715.
St. Margaret Mary Church - Please contact Michelle at 407-998-5659.
St. Mary Magdalen Church - Please contact Rosemary at 407-831-1212, x 223
First United Methodist Church - Please contact Betsy at 407-644-2906
Winter Park Presbyterian Church - Please contact Gigi at 407-647-1467
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» 12 Weeks of Yoga - Begins Monday, Jan 9th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, St. Mary Magdalen, 861 S. Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs.
Contact Chantel at chantel@bodiesthatrock.com to reserve your spot. Donations accepted.
» Yoga - for Beginners and Intermediates
Weekly program held on Tuesdays from 8 am - 9 am, at St. Margaret Mary, 526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
Yoga can be a ray of hope for stressed women.
Yoga improves flexibility, strength, balance and uplifts the mind and spirit. First Class is Free, then $10/session or 5 classes for $40. For more information, contact Candi at candipowell@cfl.rr.com.
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» Sit-To-Be-Fit
Weekly program held on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am, St. Margaret Mary, 526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
Series of chair exercises for all fitness levels. By practicing the activities at home between classes, participants will be well on their way to a regular healthy, stronger and more active lifestyle. Requested donation: $5/class. Contact Mandy at 407-754-6190 or at TheNICELifeNow@gmail.com.
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» Building C.A.R.E. Program - Begins Wednesday, Jan 11th for six weeks. 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, 341 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland
Hosted by Art Cross and Frank Fain of Orlando Health. This is a free six week course that focuses on addressing the practical, spiritual, and emotional needs of people who live with chronic illnesses and their caregivers. Class participants are welcome to dine at a family style meal costing only five dollars immediately following each week's session. To register, contact Regina Buchanan at rbuchanan@fpcmaitland.org or (407)644-3455 ext. 347.
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» Bodies That Rock - An 8-week body transformation program. Begins Wednesday, Jan 11 - Feb 20, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, St. Mary Magdalen, 861 S. Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs.
This program offers information on weight loss, toning, strength, flexibility, nutrition, and food for the soul. Registration required. Contact Chantel at chantel@bodiesthatrock.com to reserve your spot. Donations accepted.
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» Fabulous and Healthy Living
Begins Thursday, Jan. 12th, 6 pm - 7 pm, St. Margaret Mary Church, 526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
You will learn weighs to feed your appetite for living a fabulous and healthy life! Program is taught by a Certified Life Coach and Nutrition Counselor. First meeting is FREE, but the valuable insights you’ll learn CAN propel you to making 2012 YOUR best year! Please contact Teona at LifeWeighCoach@gmail.com for more information.
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» As Families Grow Older
Six-Week Series Beginning Thursday, Jan 12th through Feb 16th, 6 pm - 8 pm, St. Mary Magdalen, 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs.
Reserve your spot in this 6-week series of workshops designed to help families anticipate and plan for the loving care we all need as we grow older. Come if you are aging or if you care about someone who is aging! Featuring expert presenters on specific topics.
No charge, workbook provided. Reservations required: please contact Annette Kelly at kellyarnp@gmail.com. |
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» Walk to Jerusalem
Begins Sunday, January 15th through April 8th, Easter. First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, 341 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland
This is an imaginary trek that we will walk locally. Collectively we will walk the 2,487 miles from Casablanca, Morocco
to Jerusalem, Israel. Each week will have specific spiritual devotions and informative tours of the cities and regions
we would encounter if we really were walking to Jerusalem. We will monitor Blood pressure, weight, and waist
measurements to see if the walk improves our physical fitness. It promises to be a fun way to grow our faith and increase our overall health. Please contact Regina Buchanan, Faith Community Nurse, to join the walk, or with questions at rbuchanan@fpcmaitland.org or (407)644-3455 ext. 347. Click here for more details about the walk.
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» Laughter Yoga
Two classes offered beginning Thursday, January 19th from 7 pm - 8 pm, and on Wednesdays from 11 am - 12 pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3377 Aloma Ave., Winter Park.
Classes are taught by certified laughter Yoga teacher, Pat Conklin. The World’s Happiest Workout: Improves breathing and exercises facial, thoracic, and abdominal muscles. Decreases muscle tension and promotes healthy mind/body balance, boosts creativity, memory, and alertness. Please click here for flyer with more information. Suggested donation of $10/month for unlimited classes. Call 407-671-4300 for more information.
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» Yoga Sprouts - Yoga for Kids
Six-week program beginning Saturday, January 21st at St. Margaret Mary, 526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
Yoga program for children to improve their flexibility and increase their physical activity that is so important for kids. Ages 6-9 class is from 9 am - 10:30 am and ages 10-12 is from 11 am - 12:30 pm. $5 with yoga mat; $7 without mat. Contact Maggie at 407-595-1348 or mgmathwich@gmail.com to register.
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» Care for the Chronically Ill - Through C.A.R.E.
Weekly Beginning Thursday Jan. 26th through Feb. 9th, 6 pm - 8:30 pm, First United Methodist Church, 125 N. Interlachen, Winter Park
Do you want to know how to journey with and support someone who has a chronic illness such as diabetes,
fibromyalgia, or Parkinson’s? There is a great need in our church community to provide love, support, and care for those who struggle with such chronic illnesses.
Through a special partnership with Orlando Health and the WP Health Foundation, participants will learn how to help such individuals by using the Connection, Awareness, Resources, and Education (C.A.R.E) model. Register at www.fumcwp.org or contact Betsy at 407-644-2906.
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» Brain Fitness
Two Sessions held weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am - 2 pm, First United Methodist Church, 125 N. Interlachen, Winter Park.
This socially and cognitively stimulating model is set to enhance or maintain cognitive functioning for
individual success and enjoyment. Our participants have suffered stroke, cognitive impairment, Parkinson's
or Alzheimer's disease - and the program is specifically designed for anyone in the early stages of a memory disorder.
For more information on how to register for this program, contact Peggy Bargmann, Program Administrator at (407) 927-4380 or email Brain Fitness at brainfitness@cfl.rr.com directly.
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» Gentle Yoga
Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30, First United Methodist Church, 125 N. Interlachen, Winter Park
Gentle yoga is appropriate for all adults. Gentle Yoga is a series of stretches including yoga poses with some focus on breathing. Classes are taught by Gwen Burnett, certified Yoga teacher. Donations are accepted.
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Please View our Calendar for more of our ongoing classes and programs.
Our Whole Community, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. |
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