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Upcoming Events for May
Saturday, May 5th
Cinco De Mayo Fiesta 6-9 PM
Location: Fire Pit & Outdoor Amphitheater
Cost: $20.00
No time for a siesta, we are having a fiesta. So come and salsa the night away! This south of the border event will have margarita's available all night long. Also enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine: Chicken quesadillas, mexican corn on the cob, citrus & achiote shrimp skewers, fish tacos, carne asada steak strips, chips with tomato salsa and for dessert warm churros. You don't want to miss the live performance by a 3-piece salsa band.
Friday, May 25th, Saturday, May 26th (10-9 PM)
Sunday, May 27th (10-6 PM)
Home & Garden Show
Location: Orange County Convention Center
Cost: $5.00 per person for Seniors (60+) at the box office only, $10.00 per person for Adults, Parking is $8.00 per car
RSVP for Carpool by Thursday, May 24th
The only place to find fresh ideas and smart advice for gardening, home improvements, decorating and more, the Central Florida Home & Garden Show at the Orange County Convention Center. For those residents interested in attending this event and would like to setup a carpool to the event, please sign-up at Resident Services.
Sponsored by the Tailgaters ClubMonday, May 28th
Memorial Day Palooza Pool Party 9-4 PM
Location: Sport Courts/Outdoor Pool
Cost: $5.00 per person
By signing up early, you'll receive 11 tickets good to use towards food or drinks. Additional tickets can be purchased for .50 a piece day of the event. To participate in the Memorial Day Games, please sign-up at the Resident Services desk. The game to choose from are: Pickle Ball, Corn Hole, and Bocce Ball. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!!
Resident Spotlight
Mary & Pat Harten:
Pat and Mary have been married for 38 years. Pat is a retired Air Traffic Controller and now spends his days playing golf. He says it's his job, and someone has to do it. Mary works part time at DWO as a Resident Host, who loves greeting future residents, letting everyone know what a great place we live in. Since moving here to Del Webb Orlando, Mary has also taken up golf, and has learned to play Bridge and Mah Jong.
Before they moved to Del Webb Orlando Mary did a lot of leg work figuring where they would spends Pats post retirement years, and for those who know Mary, Pat's money too. He is an avid glofer and Mary is a social butterfly. She looked into areas in the East Coast and West Coast of Florida and finally settled in Del Webb Orlando. Pat was easy to sway since it had a golf course They have four children two boys and two girls, and three grandsons so far. Patrick (not a Jr.) is working as an Air Traffic Controller and living in New York, he is following in his father's footsteps. Some of you might remember Flight 1549, Miracle on the Hudson, well Patrick was the controller that talked to Sully giving him all options possible for a safe landing. To this day, Patrick still keeps in contact with Sully. Joseph is a General Manager for Best Buy in San Diego. Moved to California 7 years ago to surf for one year, then mete the love of his life, and the rest is history. Both daughters, Nikki and Christa live at home right now, working as contractors for the US Navy in Orlando and will be moving on with their own lives soon. Pat and Mary were our first residents to close on their home on August 24, 2007 and move into the community shortly after on August 29, 2007. they have lived thru all the construction and issues that have existed from the early days of no street lights and no neighbors. They are excited to be part of the area growth and well being of the long awaited new clubhouse and are looking forward to many happy years with great neighbors and friends.
Featured Clubs & Groups
Sunshine Splashers Club
Various water fitness activities taking place in the outdoor pool on a weekly basis.
Time: Scheduled Weekly from 9-10 AM
** For more information on Chartered Clubs and Special Interest Groups please visit the Chartered Club & Special Interest Group page.
Lifestyle Director
I grew up in Roscoe, Illinois, a very small town 1 hour west of Chicago. I graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration and a minor in Business Marketing. At Western, I participated in facilitating a campus-wide Marketing Study that encompassed College Students habits on campus. This caught the eye of one of my Marketing Professors, who asked me what my aspirations were after college. I had my sights on the Resort/Hospitality industry in Orlando, FL, the tourism capital of the world! Since I was a child, my family vacationed in Orlando and I fell in love right away with the overall weather and the overall beauty of the state of Florida. I have to say that the Winter Seasons in Illinois were becoming quite miserable and the Florida weather was calling my name!
After graduating college, I did my internship at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, FL. I had the privilege of being the first intern ever hired at the Omni Resort. During my internship, I concentrated primarily on the Recreation department. Once completed, I was asked to stay on and was promoted to Recreation Supervisor. I held this position for five years, where I oversaw a 1,500 recreation department along with a Kids Camp, which I assisted in building from the ground up, and Champions 9-Hole Golf Course. I found my true passion though was overseeing and facilitating the Team Building Program with corporations staying on the property looking for different strategic event programs to enhance their team’s cohesiveness. I had the opportunity to work with various high profile companies including Shell Oil, American Express, Bank of America, E-Plus and many more. One particular company actually gave me the opportunity to facilitate a team building event on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football field at Raymond James Stadium. Probably one of my favorite events ever!
However, after 5 five years with Omni Hotels it was time for a change. I did not have to look too far. Right down the road the position of Lifestyle Director opened up at Del Webb Orlando. I’ve been with Del Webb for 2 years now and I honestly can say that I’ve found my calling. The residents here at Del Webb Orlando are as warm and inviting as the Florida sun! I encourage you to come tour our beautiful community and meet our lovely residents and you’ll see why this community has become the “premier” Del Webb Community in Florida!!