Winter Garden Magazine June 2018 | Page 10

June Events 4 Mommy & Me Playdates Tai Chi Under the Trees Mon., Jun 4 th | 10am - 11am Dreamcatcher Horse Ranch and Rescue Center, 10639 Toad Rd, Clermont, FL 34715 Thurs., Jun 7 th | 8am – 9am Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machette Trail, Oakland, FL 34760 Fun weekly sessions for younger children and parents/guardians to enjoy together. Groom a pony, meet and pet the farm animals, goats, chickens, ducks, alpaca, Llama etc. all the children get a pony ride too! bring apples and carrots to feed the horses. $10 per child. The ancient practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong have been around for 1000s of years. They are slow moving, easy to learn and shown to be one of the most effective exercises for improving health of the joints, increasing energy and concentration, reducing stress and general overall wellness. No experience is needed and no special clothing or equipment is required. Bring your enthusiasm and learn something new. 6 Jazzercise Wed., Jun 6 th | 7pm - 8pm Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787 High intensity dance workout mixing modern moves with strength training. 18 years and older | $15 per class $40 City resident $46 Nonresident per four-week session Bike 101 Wed., Jun 6 th | 7:30pm - 8:30pm Winter Garden Wheel Works, 101 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Bike 101 is a FREE hands on class held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm Main topic is tire changing and flat repair. Other minor bike maintenance will be covered, time permitting. No need to bring anything... We will provide all you need! Class will last about an hour. Please RSVP to Wheel Works in advance. 7 Please register at: www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/ tai-chi/ Art Opening & Reception Thurs., Jun 7 th | 5:30pm - 8pm Winter Garden Art Association, 127 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787 A new exhibition opens at SoBo Gallery each month and is celebrated with a reception with participating artists on the first Thursday of each month. The public is invited to meet the artists and enjoy beverages and light snacks from 5:30-8:00 pm. 9 Gopher Tortoise Run 3 Miler for Conservation Sat., Jun 9 th | 7:30am – 10am Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machette Trl, Oakland, FL 34760 Join us on June 9th, for an exciting run/ walk through the Oakland Nature Preserve, or create your own 3 mile virtual race to support ONP. Each registered on-site racer will receive a fun race tee shirt, Gopher Tortoise Run carved wooded medallion, and because this will be an eco-friendly cup free zone, a clip- on Hydro Pouch. Virtual participants will receive a carved wooden medallion. There is no day-of race registration. Early registration has already begun and will continue through April 15th. Don’t miss out on the early bird discount! For more information and registration visit: http://www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/ gopher-tortoise-run/ Literary Ladies Book Club Sat., Jun 9 th | 10am – 12pm Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N Dillard St, Winter Garden, FL 34787 Join friends to read the top 10 and the classics. 2nd Saturday of each month. Free and open to the public! A juried art competition featuring some of the local artists’ best works. All Topics. Awards are given in several categories; and the opportunity for the public to choose the People’s Choice Award. This is a two-month show. For additional and continually updated events, visit our Online Event Calendar at www.theWGmagazine.com/calendar 10  | WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE | JUNE 2018