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Samaritan Care Hospice Seeking Volunteers

By Sandy Bailey Lipten on September 3, 2010

Samaritan Care Hospice needs caring hearts, gentle spirits and helping hands to assist patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Become part of the team and visit patients, help in the office, or assist in bereavement program. Thorough training is provided. For more information, contact Diane Klebanow at 407-514-1327 or diane.klebanow@fundtlc.com.

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Volunteer at Wekiwa Springs State Park.

By Sandy Bailey Lipten on May 9, 2010

Volunteers are needed year round to help staff the nature center, conduct guided nature walks, keep our park healthy, and assist with the many special events for all ages, hosted by the non-profit volunteer group Wekiva Wilderness Trust. For more information on the 5K or on volunteering, contact Anne James at 407-884-2006 or visit www.wwt-cso.com.

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Volunteer with Share the Care

By Sandy Bailey Lipten on May 9, 2010

Help your community by providing short-term companionship to elders in their home or in a Share the Care center in the community. Play cards, dominoes, read or just share stories about the good ol’ days. Volunteers who fit certain criteria may receive a stipend to help offset out-of-pocket expenses. Share the Care is a non-profit agency providing services and support to family caregivers, enabling them to delay or eliminate the need for institutional care. Volunteer! Info: 407-423-5311 or www.helpforcaregivers.org.

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Interested in Issues Affecting East Seminole County? Free Podcasts Available Online

By Sandy Bailey Lipten on May 7, 2010

Learn about issues and voices that matter in east Seminole County through free audio at cmfmedia.org. These audio episodes, or podcasts, are produced by CMF Public Media, a non-profit corporation dedicated to informing the public about local issues. New episodes are added every three weeks. All of the audios can be downloaded or listened to online. See cmfmedia.org or call 407-366–5929 to find out more about CMF Media offerings.

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Support Groups

By Sandy Bailey Lipten on February 17, 2010

• Lupus Foundation: 2nd Saturdays, 407-339-9648

• Widow/Widowers: 1st/3rd Fridays, 407-948-9433

• Families Anonymous (people with loved one with alcohol or drug problem): Mondays, 407-869-0491

• NAMI of Greater Orlando (Mental illness, self or family member): NAMIGO.org, 407-253-1900

• Hospice of the Comforter: 407-682-0808

• Vitas Hospice Grief Support Groups: 407-691-4549

• Samaritan Care Hospice (Orange County): 407-514-1300

• Compassionate Friends (Grieving any age child): 407-321-3126

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Shop or Sell Items at Trash & Treasure Monthly Rummage Sales at Marks Street Center

By Sandy Bailey Lipten on February 16, 2010

The public is invited to sell items or shop at a series of “Trash & Treasure” rummage sales, held at the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. There will be antiques, jewelry, household items, vintage clothes, artwork and much more. Vendor tables range from $1 to $5. A craft sale will also be held the first Tuesday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The complex is at 99 E. Marks Street in Orlando, at the corner of Marks and Magnolia. For more information, contact Marks Street Recreation Complex at (407) 245-1066.

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