"Choosing the right senior living is easy with Inspiritás of Wildwood. We offer complete senior care and living choices. Located in Wildwood, FL, we have some of the best local scenery and attractions available in the area. Residents have access to local restaurants, events, and other entertainment." "Every day is an opportunity filled endless choices for our senior residents to enrich their lives. Residents can pursue favorite activities or pursue new ones. We have regularly scheduled events every month as well clubs and a social dining setting. Our goal is to always foster an atmosphere that fills our residents with inspiration and to live their lives to the fullest. Our staff is warm and friendly and is here to serve our seniors among the beautiful surroundings of our community."

9:30 am first Tuesdays: St. George Episcopal Church, 1250 Paige Place, The Villages

3:30 - 5 pm second Fridays: Laurel Manor Recreation Center, 1985 Laurel Manor Drive, The Villages

Hundreds of children in our own communities need safe, loving homes, and they need them now. In the Florida Counties of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter, over 1,500 children have experienced the trauma of abuse or neglect and been removed from their parents or caregivers. Less than half of these children are in licensed foster homes with loving families, and 256 are available for adoption. The need is great, especially for older youth, but so are the blessings for those who feel called to open their hearts and homes to children who have suffered.

Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including:

• Circle K International for university students
• Key Club for students age 14-18
• Builders Club for students age 11-14
• Kiwanis Kids for students age 6-12
• Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities

Kiwanis members dedicate more than 18 million service hours each year to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises nearly 600,000 adult and youth members in 80 countries and geographic areas. Members of every age attend regular meetings, experience fellowship, raise funds for various causes and participate in service projects that help their communities. Members also make an impact throughout the world by participating in Kiwanis International’s Global Campaign for Children, The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus.

A program of The Villages Public Safety Department. From The Villages Daily Sun, February 19, 2024: There are residential lock boxes through Knox Box that hold a resident's door key, and only first responders can access it for emergency entry to a residence. "Instead of breaking in, and if there's not flames we don't want to destroy somebody's property," said Don Neebling, VPSD deputy chief of administration. "We can also get in not just for fires, but for medical calls and that's really the best thing it's used for." While all commercial buildings are required to have these key boxes by fire code and the agency has used them since it started in 1999, the first residential Knox Box was acquired in March 2017. There are now 151 in use in The Villages through VPSD. And they are becoming more popular, he said. Residents can request a Knox Box through the company's website, knoxbox.com, for about $200 and they must include the public safety agency they want to register with, in this case "Villages Fire/Rescue." Only that agency will have the universal key to access the box. VPSD staff all have unique codes that keep track of who has accessed a universal key kept in each of its vehicles. Neebling said. Once a box is requested, Neebling gets a notification and accepts it. When the homeowner receives their box, someone with the department comes out to put in the key and lock it since they are only one with the universal key. There are two installation options, once that screws in and another that slides over the door. Either way, Neebling suggests residents place the box at their front door so first responders know the person has one. There are sample boxes at the VPSD Station 44, 3035 Morse Blvd., and residents can stop by to view the samples and get more information. For more information, contact the fire department at 352-205-8280 or visit Knox Boxes website, knoxbox.com

Lady Lake Specialty Care is a skilled rehabilitation and nursing facility with deluxe comfort and rehabilitation care. With many private and semi-private suites, this comforting and skilled care facility is conveniently located in Lady Lake, FL. The easy access to amenities, medical centers and renowned hospitals, and more, make Lady Lake Specialty Care the choice of many patients and their families seeking a facility with reassurance, healing and superior care in mind. Our Health and Rehabilitation Center was designed to give patients and residents access to all the equipment, surroundings and support they need. Our staff is trained to bring out the best in residents through care and compassion. We are proud to have the team members that create a connection with our residents to bring them what they need, whether it is companionship, rehabilitation, or medical care. We invite you to visit Lady Lake Specialty Care to see our facility, meet our staff and view the amenities that have given us our outstanding reputation.

LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS