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One of the Celebration Foundation’s programs, Thriving in Place is dedicated to the residents of Celebration who are 55+ or disabled of any age, living in their own homes. The Foundation strives to provide our members with safe, independent, and enriching lives. Members of the Thriving in Place Community are able to virtually interact with others and participate in online activities. With the current status of our world, community connection is more important than ever. That is why the Thriving [...]

By: Hanalyse Loboda Since 1996, Celebration Foundation has strived to deliver on the operating principles in order to form a strong and caring community.  Some operating principles are: Serve as a focal point for volunteer activities by enlisting support and resources from Celebration and surrounding community. Encourage the spirit of community [...]

Beginning on Tuesday, September 8 you will have the opportunity to journey to Strasbourg, France, discover the benefits of meditation and Yoga, learn how to tell a joke, taste and learn about Italian wines and explore local Celebration and Florida history.  Well, you won’t be able to attend all of these [...]

By Jim Siegel   Celebration schools may remain closed, with online distance learning still in session, but that did not deter the Celebration Foundation from honoring local teachers with a kick-off to National Teacher Appreciation Week.   The Blast-off event, as it was called, was organized by the Celebration Foundation as [...]

by Meryl Rachlin   Teaching art at Celebration Lifelong became my new life in 2014.  It is a great program where I am surrounded by incredibly kind, smart, fun and interesting human beings. I’ve learned so much from them along the way. I’m so grateful to have become an important part [...]

Celebration Lifelong has been a ‘go-to’ resource in Celebration for many years.  It is one of the “hidden treasures” in our community, resulting from the vision and hard work of its volunteer board, its volunteer instructors, and a community partnership between the Celebration Foundation and the Celebration Residential Owners Association (CROA). [...]

by Diane Finney   I've been enjoying taking art classes with Meryl Rachlin through Celebration Lifelong for several years now. As a Writer and Artist, it's often a struggle to find the time to do both creative pursuits. In Meryl's classes and the Open Studio she offers with Celebration Lifelong, one can [...]

by Teri DeMarie   I miss my time in class.  I miss my classmates, Meryl’s music and of course Meryl. I have loved the art classes at Celebration Lifelong.  I get inspiration from everyone.  They are all true artists and I ride on their shirt tails. I’ve kinda learned to draw, [...]

by Joan Werner I have always felt at home in a classroom, especially an art room (there is something about how it smells), either as a student or as a teacher. Upon moving to Celebration, Lifelong Learning provided that special atmosphere making this beautiful town feel more like home. My art [...]