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Welcome to Our Whole Community's Website!
Welcome to Our Whole Community! Our mission is to bring communities together to establish relationships and share resources resulting in innovative programs that inspire, motivate, and educate individuals in their persuit of optimal health.
 February is American Heart Month and it's a great time of year to re-evaluate your lifestyle so you can live a heart-healthy existence. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It kills an estimated 630,000 Americans each year. That means approximately every 25 seconds someone will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.
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 upcoming classes and programs below.
Please view our Calendar for all of our ongoing regular programs and activities we offer. |
New Community Garden Groundbreaking Event! Saturday, Feb. 11th from 9 am - 1 pm at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and School, 869 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs
Come celebrate the groundbreaking of a new community garden. Join us to complete the building of our garden beds. Volunteers are needed by helping with set-up and break down, bringing tools, bringing and preparing food (lunch will be provided for volunteers), and taking photos and video. All who participate will receive a free raffle ticket to win a new mobile grow box complete with plants and soil. Garden expert, Tia Meer, will be presenting an educational session on how to plant a grow box and
we will have Grow Boxes for sale for $30 each. For more information, please contact Rosemary George at
rosemarygeorge@earthlink.net or 407-929-2499.
COMMUNITY GARDEN BEDS AVAILABLE!
Join us on Saturday, Feb. 11th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am at our community garden at the Gardens of DePugh Nursing Center, 450 W. Welbourne, Winter Park. Come see these beautiful gardens and learn about the many benefits of gardening. Questions? Please contact Ann at 407-832-4180.
Please click here to go to our garden page for more information on how to lease a bed and grow your very own healthy fruits and vegetables and help the community.
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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.
Click here to Buy Now!
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Highlighted Programs and Classes
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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
Redeemer Lutheran Church - Please contact Denise at 407-671-4300.
First Presbyterian Church of Maitland - Please contact Regina at 407-644-3455 ext. 347.
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» Superfit 5-Week Family Challenge Program
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7th - March 13th, 6:30 pm, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont.
Is your child or someone you love at risk? Engage your family with this 5-week challenge. Discover the simple steps to how your family can be healthier and happier together. Gain detailed advise for how you can improve your school, community, and the nation.
Suggested donation: $5. Click here for flyer. Please contact Gigi at 407-647-1467 for more information.
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» Celebrate Heart Health
Sunday, February 19th, following worship services (9:30 am & 1pm), Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 412 E. Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville.
Free Blood Pressure Screens, BMI assessments, Education and Give-Aways. Presented by MMBC Health Ministry.
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» Screening of Documentary Film: MissRepresentation
Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 6:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church of Maitland, 341 N. Orlando Ave.
American youth are being sold the concept that women and girls’ value lies in their youth, beauty, and sexuality. It’s time to break that cycle of mistruth. Miss Representation advocates
that all people should be equally represented in our media, that our voices should be heard, and that we should be valued for our talents, capacity as leaders, and ability to
contribute to the world at large. For community, parents, teachers, counselors, mentors, as well as middle and high school age students. Click Here for flyer. |
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» Tap Dance Class
Weekly program, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 14th at 12:30 - 1:30 pm First United Methodist Church, 125 N. Interlachen Ave., Winter Park
All are welcome to join in on this fun and energetic class. Taps are encouraged but not required but you do need leather soled shoes with a defined heel. Beginners are welcome.
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» Laughter Yoga
Two classes offered on Wednesdays from 11 am - 12 pm and Thursdays from 7 pm - 8 pm, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3377 Aloma Ave., Winter Park.
Join the World's Happiest Workout! Classes are taught by certified laughter Yoga teacher, Pat Conklin. Laughter Yoga is a fun, physical, laughter-on-demand technique for reaping the health benefits of laughter. A gentle form of aerobic exercise, it blends easy, playful “laughter exercises” with yoga-style breathing to improve mind/body wellbeing. 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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» Walk to Jerusalem
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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» Colonoscopy: Its Not as Bad as You Hear
Wednesday, Feb. 15th, 6 pm - 7 pm at Florida Hospital, 601 E. Rollins, Street, Orlando. 5:30 pm registration.
Join Dr. Ahmed Zakari for this very important discussion about this life saving simple procedure. Call 407-303-2378 for reservations.
» Vegetable Gardening Educational Session
Saturday, Feb. 18th, Time TBD, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont.
Join garden expert Ed Thralls as he educates us on the secrets of successful vegetable gardening in Florida. Now is the time to begin planting for the spring season.
» Taking Care of your Heart - Heart Murmurs and Valve Problems
Thursday, Feb. 23rd, 6 pm - 7 pm at Florida Hospital, 601 E. Rollins, Street, Orlando. 5:30 pm registration.
Join Dr. Kevin Accola for this informative discussion about these common issues. Call 407-303-2378 for reservations. |
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» Community Humanitarian Awards Banquet
Saturday, Feb. 25th, 6:00 pm, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
Empowering Our Community Through Health & Wellness
Presented by Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. In keeping with its dedicated service to our community, we cordially invite you to join MMBC as they launch the development of their Multi-Cultural Health and Wellness Clinic.
They will also recognize honorees for their extraordinary contributions to our community. To Register, please visit www.mmbc1882.org for more event details and to make reservations.
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» 6th Annual Washington Shores 5K Walk and Health Fair
March 10th, Hankins Park, 1340 Lake Park Court, Orlando
Check in: 8:00 am, Walk begins at 9:00 am.
Join us for fitness, fun, and fellowship for all ages! Prizes will be awarded! Activities Include: Health Screenings, Healthy Snacks, Cooking Demonstrations, Rock Climbing Wall, Exercise Demonstrations, and More. Register Online at www.orchd.com. Please call 407-858-1464 with questions. Sponsored by Orange County Health Department. Click Here for flyer.
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Please View our Calendar for many more of our ongoing classes and programs.
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