There’s still time left to nominate your or a neighbor’s home for the Association of Poinciana Villages (APV) Annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards. The awards program is an opportunity to recognize homeowners who have kept their homes exterior well maintained and cared for throughout the year. Simply take a picture of the exterior of the home and email it to trish.moore@fsresidential.com.
Poinciana Beautiful is in its sixth year. One home from each Village is chosen by a group of independent judges. The annual Poinciana Beautiful Awards Gala will be on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m.
Have you met Poinciana Medical Center CEO Alex Romero? Romero has been the Chief Executive Officer since March. Here is an opportunity to have coffee and conversation with him on Wednesday, Jan. 4 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Romero is available the first Wednesday of every month for coffee and a chat for what matters to you when it comes to your healthcare and the services at the Hospital. To be part of the conversation, call 888-253-8117. This event is held at the HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital, (325 Cypress Pkwy.) in the Poinciana Room on the first floor.
Feeling lucky? Bingo resumes on Friday, Dec. 30 starting at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at the Poinciana Community Center (445 Marigold Ave.) This adult only Bingo night features 10 games for $5. Concessions will be open.
Stop by the Poinciana Library Jan. 3-15 for MLK: A Quest for Excellence. Visit found informational stations celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Discover his powerful speeches and photographs of his life. Those who show proof of participation to Library staff will receive a commemorative pin (while supplies last).
Take and Make: Wizarding House Coaster is on Wednesday, Jan. 4 during library hours (while supplies last) Bring the colors of your favorite Wizard house to your house by creating a reusable drink coaster. Take and Make kits are available. Recommended supplies are a wooden craft circle, two colors of yarn, glue and scissors.
Writing Assistance Sessions are available at the Library on Friday, Jan. 6 from 4-5 p.m. Bianca Myrtil provides free editing, proof reading and other editorial services to help shape and perfect your writing project. To schedule a 15-minute session, go to https://go.oncehub.com/ BiancaMyrtil.
Home School Bookworms meets on Jan. 9 from 2-3 p.m. Home schoolers can meet new friends while exploring a different book each month. Registration is required. Ms. Liz works with one group of home schoolers weekly, while the other groups work independently or with a parent/guardian. Register at https://bit.ly/3WqFlGg.
The Lego Club is back at the Library! This program is for children up to age 11. Build a Lego masterpiece using your imagination and engineering skills. Complete one of the Library’s challenges or make something uniquely yours.
Library events are free and open to the public at 101 N. Doverplum Ave.
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.
