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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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JUNE 2018