Central Florida Active Adult Lifestyle

Nov. 3, 2015

Tips for Doing the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

The weather's perfect now for heading over to the annual Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This year, it runs until November 15. If you've never gone, the event features tasty international cuisine and beverages from all over the globe set up at "Marketplaces" around the park's World Showcase. It's …

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Oct. 15, 2015

Love Book Shops? Check Out These Independent Central Florida Bookstores

Perhaps you've fallen in love with your Kindle, but for many of us 55+ folks, nothing will ever replace books with paper pages you can feel as you flip them. If you love visiting new and used bookstores to browse the aisles, discover new authors, rediscover old favorites, and score …

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Oct. 3, 2015

7 Tips to Keep Your Mind Sharp in the 55+ Years

We've all had those so-called “senior moments,” and the fact is, cognitive decline is a reality everyone faces as they get older. But there are plenty of ways to mitigate the mental effects of aging, helping prevent memory loss, impaired concentration, confusion, and other problems.

Even better, many of …

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Sept. 18, 2015

Fun and Great Finds: Renninger's Central Florida Antique and Flea Market

If you're an antiquing, flea, or farmers market enthusiast in Central Florida, make sure Renninger's Twin Market in Mount Dora is on your radar—and on your list of things to do. The city of Mount Dora is a well-known destination for its many antique shops and festivals, but Renninger's is …

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Sept. 4, 2015

Upcoming Musical Theatre Events from Central Florida Community Arts

Several exciting productions are coming up from Central Florida Community Arts, an Orlando area nonprofit serving local musicians, singers, musical actors, and their audiences (read about them here). Take a look at these five upcoming offerings from its current CFCArts Theatre Program season. 

Mark your calendars and …

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Sept. 4, 2015

Get to Know Central Florida Community Arts

There are lots of amazing nonprofit arts organizations in and around Orlando that bring stellar cultural offerings to area residents and do so much to help promote local artists and strengthen the community at large. Among them is Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts), which is specifically devoted to the musical …

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Aug. 28, 2015

Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Rides: Add Some Thrill to Your Romance

Gazing at the vibrant sunrise, basking in its warm glow, arms interlocked, your partner's head resting lovingly on your shoulder... even if it's a bit cliché, it's still a beautiful, romantic moment. But have you ever considered kicking it up a few notches by watching the sun rise as you …

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July 25, 2015

Enjoying the Florida waters with SCUBA

Explore the Florida springs and oceans when you learn SCUBA! Your adventure awaits you in Central Florida.

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July 25, 2015

Learning to dance on the Central Florida 55+ Bucket List

Having fun learning to dance! Lots of active adult communities have ongoing social events with lots of dancing for couples. Don’t miss out, add dancing to your bucket list.

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July 25, 2015

Pickleball is a popular sport in Florida 55+ communities

If you’re unfamiliar with pickleball, you probably haven’t lived in a 55+ community yet, because the game’s all the rage now among active adults. It’s been around since 1965, but has recently grown in popularity, particularly among older adults.

The game is played by two to four players who …

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