Canned goods drive SEMINOLE – City Councilor Leslie Waters is conducting a canned goods drive through Dec. 12. All products will be donated to Seminole churches and Salvation Army food pantries. Donations can be dropped off at Seminole City Hall, 9199 113th St.; the dental office of Dr. Sandra Lilo, 8300 113th St.; Hottin’s Trophies, 9275 Park Blvd.; and Waters’ home, 7110 Augusta Blvd., Seminole.
Seminole Rotary auction SEMINOLE – The Rotary Club of Seminole is hosting its annual auction Saturday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m., at the Belleair Country Club. “Rotary Goes Hollywood” will include dinner, cocktails, music, dancing, live auction, and silent auction. Valet parking will be available. The tickets are $100. Contact Chris Wujick at 393-6024 or gatorwuj@hotmail.com for more information.
Blessed Sacrament Casino Night SEMINOLE – Blessed Sacrament School plans its annual Casino Night fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Parish Center, 11501 66th Ave. N. Admission is $25 per person in advance or $30 at the door; $20 for senior citizens 55 and older. Call 391-4060.
Waters schedules town hall meetings SEMINOLE – Seminole City Councilor Leslie Waters plans two Town Hall Meetings in early December when she will present a program titled “2009 City of Seminole in Review.” In addition, she will discuss city projects and challenges for 2010. Local business and citizen input is encouraged. The meetings are set Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 to 11 a.m., at the Seminole Bowling Center, Park Boulevard and Park Street; and Monday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to noon, Freedom Square, Roskamp Auditorium. Those attending the Freedom Square meeting should R.S.V.P. to 398-0244. No R.S.V.P. is necessary for the Dec. 5 meeting. Those attending are encouraged to bring donations of canned goods, which will be given to local Seminole church food pantries.
Advance Auto Parts opening SEMINOLE – Advance Auto Parts will open Nov. 19 in an outparcel at 7399 Seminole Blvd. The site is at the southeast corner of Park and Seminole boulevards where a Hollywood Video store was once located. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket retailer that serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. The company has 3,400 stores and 49,000 employees nationwide.
Symposium at sea SEMINOLE – Brookdale Senior Living, the parent company of Freedom Square and Lake Seminole Square senior living communities, plans a brain symposium during a seven-night eastern Caribbean cruise Feb. 27 to March 6.
Attendees will be able to join Dr. Kevin O’Neil, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics, for this Cross Train Your Brain seminar. Participants will learn the benefits of brain fitness, and the many ways to accomplish improved cognitive ability, including physical activity.
O’Neil will be a featured speaker with a discussion tailored to older adults with the goal of improving cognitive health and reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias through practicing several lifestyle factors.
The symposium will be held aboard Holland America’s newest 5-star ship, ms Eurodam. The ship features 11 passenger decks, a Pan-Asian restaurant topside and a lounge surrounded by panoramic views overlooking the ocean. Attendees also will enjoy an Explorer’s Lounge Bar, a specialty restaurant featuring the finest in Italian cuisine, an atrium bar area, and a show lounge with theater-style seating.
Space is limited; make reservations as soon as possible.
The cruise itinerary includes departure from Fort Lauderdale with stops at Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay.
Package rates include round-trip motorcoach transfers to the pier, a private open bar cocktail party, a special luncheon at the exclusive Pinnacle Grill, a welcome gift, and more. Interior staterooms start from $1,024 per person, based on double occupancy, including port charges and taxes.
For more information, contact Betty or Herb Tinley at 239-275-1717 or 800-959-7447.
Expo, card show SEMINOLE – Seminole Mall, 11201 Park Blvd., will present several events in the coming weeks. Mall merchants invite local Seminole businesses to join in the next monthly Seminole Area Community Expo on Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to noon. The monthly event also includes music by the Country Roadrunners, products from local businesses and information on health organizations, volunteer opportunities and local health providers as well as a table with information on Walking for all Ages. The mall welcomes walkers Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. The expo will feature businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Seminole and Pinellas County area. For information, call Cristina at 392-8174.
The mall also will host a baseball card show on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5. Santa Claus will arrive at Seminole Mall on Friday, Nov. 27, and will be available for visits and pictures including pictures with pets. Hours will be Friday, 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Extended hours will be offered on Christmas week, Sunday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Christmas Eve, hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bay Pines VA Medical Center family education SEMINOLE – The Bay Pines VA Hospital is offering a family education series for the loved ones of those who have served in Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The series focuses on reintegration and adjustment issues and is open to veterans, family members, and friends of those returning from service in Afghanistan, Iraq, or other global war on terrorism theaters. The sessions will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Bay Pines VA Hospital in the Domiciliary, Building 102, A Wing, Room 131.
Dates and topics are:
• Thursday, Nov. 19 – Family Resiliency – Communication and Roles in the Family/Family 101.
• Thursday, Dec. 17 – Dialogue for the Journey – Strengthening Relationships and Resolving Conflicts.
For more information, contact Vicki Tangney at 398-6661, ext. 7219.
Addis graduates from Legion College SEMINOLE – American Legion Post 252 member Mike Addis graduated Oct. 30 from the National American Legion College in Indianapolis following a six-day crash course in leadership. The curriculum focused on Legion post revitalization. Those attending also were provided the instruction and tools to construct resolutions for American Legion activities at their respective posts for presentation at a mock district meeting. The National American Legion College is designed to reinforce a volunteer’s leadership, management and communication skills. It helps prepare young members of The American Legion to lead the nation’s largest wartime veterans organization on the local and state level. The importance of mentorship for both other members and special groups in the community was a central point to several of the activities for the class.
