Nearly all non-profit groups must raise funds to support their work and Thriving In Place is no exception. Some expenses are not surprising. Rent, office supplies, computer, website and staff costs are typical expenses for a non-profit. Less typical are the costs of managing a large diverse volunteer program which sends [...]
By Becky Varley Thriving In Place volunteers show off their completed “cuddle blankets” for pets in foster care. We would love to have you join our volunteer team for the Celebration Foundation! We offer many programs for the community. New Urbanism Campus Express Thriving In Place (in need of transport volunteers) [...]
By Gloria Niec Our friends from Windsor at Celebration really knew how to put on a show. They opened their doors and graced our guests with warm hospitality. “We would love to help the Celebration Foundation and host your gala.” said Angie Layfield, Windsor Executive Director, “Let’s find a date as [...]
New Urbanism presented Community Conversations with Geoffrey Mouen speaking about Celebration’s Pattern Book. A fascinating look at the thought that went into creating our community. Geoffrey has been part of Celebration since the beginning of the community. From 1992 to 1999, Geoffrey worked for the world-renowned firm of Robert A.M. Stern [...]
Our Concert Season wraps up with the swinging sound of the Central Florida Community Arts Big Band! Playing your favorite tunes from the era of Jimmy Dorsey and Benny Goodman, you will be dancing in your seats under the evening sky on the lawn at Lakeside Park. Bring your chairs, snacks [...]
By Mary Pat Rosenthal Staff Sergeant, John Colacchio, Flight Officer Tony Gallego and Sergeant William A. Connelly reporting to duty April 4, 2018, 0900, destination Denny’s Restaurant for the Battle of the Pancakes. Many articles have been written about the above three gentlemen. All reference their lives as former military personnel. [...]
By Gloria Niec The beautiful spaces of Windsor will be filled with the sound of steel drums, dueling piano, the pitch perfect voice of American Idol Finalist Sam Woolf, clinking glasses and folks enjoying an evening of entertainment during our “Hit the Road Gala”. Windsor, our sponsor and host, will be [...]
By Mary Pat Rosenthal Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes. These amazing people bring to the table all different talents and perspectives. Volunteers are worth their weight in gold but they don’t ask to be paid for their skills or their time. Thriving In Place, much like any other Not-for-profit [...]
By Mary Pat Rosenthal Thriving In Place has a new address: 690 Celebration Avenue. For those of you who are new to the area, the building is often referred to as “the big brick building with all the skinny white pillars,” or “the brick building with the white columns next door [...]
University of Central Florida (UCF) is assisting Thriving In Place with the collection of data that will help us help you! Celebration residents 55 and older are invited to participate in an on-line survey prepared by UCF relating to Healthy Aging-In-Place. The assessment will collect data on issues relating to healthy [...]
