Happy Thanksgiving Poinciana! May your day be full of love, kindness and gratitude. Be grateful for the loved ones in your life and for your blessings.
Just in time for the holiday season, the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) is gathering together a Poinciana residents’ Christmas Cookie Cookbook. Send your favorite cookie recipes to Trish.Moore@fsresidential.com by Monday, Dec. 5 to be included. The final cookie cookbook will be available online for all to enjoy at https://bit.ly/3Uzj3RP.
Start the month of December with a beautiful acknowledgement of the reason for the season. Poinciana Christian Church, 3151 Pleasant Hill Rd., presents Drive-thru Christmas Story on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. Journey to Bethlehem with this drive-thru re-creation of the Christmas Story. Featuring live animals and actors, guests can tune into a radio station and enjoy the journey to Bethlehem from the comfort of their vehicle.
The Poinciana Library is getting into the holiday spirit. Celebrate National Gingerbread House Day by competing in the Gingerbread House Decorating contest at the Poinciana Library on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m. Construct and decorate your own gingerbread house. Photos of completed houses will be entered into a contest on the Library’s Facebook page where the public can vote for their favorite creation. Supplies will be supplied for this adult activity.
An adult Wreath Decorating class takes place on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Learn the history and symbolism of the wreath while designing your own for the holiday season. Supplies will be provided.
Creating with Coffee, another adult program will be held at the Library on Monday, Dec. 12 from 4-5:30 p.m. Discover a new way to enjoy your cup of joe while learning this coffee painting technique. Supplies will be provided.
Crochet for Beginners: Holiday Stockings happens on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 4-6 p.m. Master the basic technique of crocheting and create a Christmas stocking. Supplies are provided.
Stop by the Library on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 2-4 p.m. and enjoy a special event – Holidays Around the World. Experience different holiday customs through activities, food and performances.
The Poinciana Library is located at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.
All Library events are free and open to the public.
Poinciana Little League spring 2023 baseball registration is now open. The registration fee is $150 per player and includes the team jersey, hat and socks. The season runs from mid-January through mid-May. All games and practices are played at Deerwood Park (4051 Laurel Ave.).
To register, go to www.poincianall.com/registration.
If you have any Poinciana news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Concepcion at 407-319-9700 or email lisaconcepcion810@yahoo.com.
