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Water is a valued commodity, especially here in Florida. Learn more about the complexities of water procurement here at On Top of the World as well as water treatment and waste water disposal. Join staff on this behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities. Limited to 13 students; registration is required. The bus leaves at 9:00 AM but you need to check in first at Master the Possibilities Education Center (please bring drinking water).

Water is a valued commodity, especially here in Florida. Learn more about the complexities of water procurement here at On Top of the World as well as water treatment and waste water disposal. Join staff on this behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities. Limited to 13 students; registration is required. The bus leaves at 9:00 AM but you need to check in first at Master the Possibilities Education Center (please bring drinking water).

Water is a valued commodity, especially here in Florida. Learn more about the complexities of water procurement here at On Top of the World as well as water treatment and waste water disposal. Join staff on this behind-the-scenes tour of our facilities. Limited to 13 students; registration is required. The bus leaves at 9:00 AM but you need to check in first at Master the Possibilities Education Center (please bring drinking water).

Join us for a continuation from our very own construction team for a tour of an active construction site.  The team will point out and demonstrate some the techniques and features of homes built at On Top of the World. Learn about the various construction stages as we tour parts of the community.  Students are required to wear closed toe shoes. Students will meet the instructor at the MTP building to head prior to driving into the field in the bus.

Join us for a continuation from our very own construction team for a tour of an active construction site.  The team will point out and demonstrate some the techniques and features of homes built at On Top of the World. Learn about the various construction stages as we tour parts of the community.  Students are required to wear closed toe shoes. Students will meet the instructor at the MTP building to head prior to driving into the field in the bus.

Please join your local SHINE Senior Medicare Patrol Team to help stop $60 billion in annual Medicare Fraud. Medicare fraud is ever changing and has a negative impact on you. Reduced benefits; increased out of pocket expenses; decreased or no coverage at all for services that are medically needed. Learn three key facts: protect, detect and the importance of reporting, the latest in scams. Join us each month as we enjoy engaging and interactive discussion and/or games such as: Jeopardy, VIP Matching, Bingo, etc. all about fraud.

Please join your local SHINE Senior Medicare Patrol Team to help stop $60 billion in annual Medicare Fraud. Medicare fraud is ever changing and has a negative impact on you. Reduced benefits; increased out of pocket expenses; decreased or no coverage at all for services that are medically needed. Learn three key facts: protect, detect and the importance of reporting, the latest in scams. Join us each month as we enjoy engaging and interactive discussion and/or games such as: Jeopardy, VIP Matching, Bingo, etc. all about fraud.

Please join your local SHINE Senior Medicare Patrol Team to help stop $60 billion in annual Medicare Fraud. Medicare fraud is ever changing and has a negative impact on you. Reduced benefits; increased out of pocket expenses; decreased or no coverage at all for services that are medically needed. Learn three key facts: protect, detect and the importance of reporting, the latest in scams. Join us each month as we enjoy engaging and interactive discussion and/or games such as: Jeopardy, VIP Matching, Bingo, etc. all about fraud.

Please join your local SHINE Senior Medicare Patrol Team to help stop $60 billion in annual Medicare Fraud. Medicare fraud is ever changing and has a negative impact on you. Reduced benefits; increased out of pocket expenses; decreased or no coverage at all for services that are medically needed. Learn three key facts: protect, detect and the importance of reporting, the latest in scams. Join us each month as we enjoy engaging and interactive discussion and/or games such as: Jeopardy, VIP Matching, Bingo, etc. all about fraud.

Please join your local SHINE Senior Medicare Patrol Team to help stop $60 billion in annual Medicare Fraud. Medicare fraud is ever changing and has a negative impact on you. Reduced benefits; increased out of pocket expenses; decreased or no coverage at all for services that are medically needed. Learn three key facts: protect, detect and the importance of reporting, the latest in scams. Join us each month as we enjoy engaging and interactive discussion and/or games such as: Jeopardy, VIP Matching, Bingo, etc. all about fraud.

Please join your local SHINE Senior Medicare Patrol Team to help stop $60 billion in annual Medicare Fraud. Medicare fraud is ever changing and has a negative impact on you. Reduced benefits; increased out of pocket expenses; decreased or no coverage at all for services that are medically needed. Learn three key facts: protect, detect and the importance of reporting, the latest in scams. Join us each month as we enjoy engaging and interactive discussion and/or games such as: Jeopardy, VIP Matching, Bingo, etc. all about fraud.

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captains Erika Ritter and Karen Chadwick. 

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captains Erika Ritter and Karen Chadwick. 

Depart from Eureka for a leisurely cruise down the tree-shaded Ocklawaha River in the comfort of a covered pontoon boat. Learn about the history of the River and the dramatic changes created when the Rodman Dam was built in 1968. See the distinct contrast between the natural sections of the river and those that were altered. View birds, turtles, gators and other river creatures. Boat Captains Erika Ritter and Karen Chadwick. 

The Circle Square Cultural Center brings world-class performers to an 930-seat entertainment venue in Ocala, FL. Each event on the schedule involves a tremendous amount of planning and preparation. Come behind the scenes with Jo Layman, Gary Pierre, and Gary Manges to see the "green" rooms, where performers do make-up and costuming. Learn about the front of the house and backstage equipment management. The team shares information about how shows are booked, sometimes years in advance, and what it takes to bring a group to the Cultural Center stage. Hear insider stories about show production, which are interesting as well as entertaining! After attending this class, you will never again think about a concert in the same way.

This course will include an overview of the landscape culture at On Top of the World Communities.  How and why we landscape our homes. Course will cover water conservation and efficiency utilizing the Florida Water Star Program to plants and grass types used in our landscape packages.  Also covered some landscape maintenance tips and things to look for or keep your maintenance provider on their toes.  The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.    

Learn how to operate the Hydrawise irrigation controller using app-based technology. Class participants will learn how to use the application and navigate through the water savings features using a tablet, laptop, or smart phone.

Participants will need to have a Hydrawise account set up with a functioning irrigation clock connected to their Hydrawise irrigation system they can remotely link to. In addition, they will need to know their email address and password.

Learn how to operate the Hydrawise irrigation controller using app-based technology. Class participants will learn how to use the application and navigate through the water savings features using a tablet, laptop, or smart phone.

Participants will need to have a Hydrawise account set up with a functioning irrigation clock connected to their Hydrawise irrigation system they can remotely link to. In addition, they will need to know their email address and password.

Join us for a presentation from our very own construction team to learn about the techniques and features of homes built at On Top of the World. Learn about all construction stages, as well as exactly what the HERS, Energy Star and Florida Water Star rating entails. Students will meet the instructor at the MTP building and then drive to the model row homesite.

Join us for a presentation from our very own construction team to learn about the techniques and features of homes built at On Top of the World. Learn about all construction stages, as well as exactly what the HERS, Energy Star and Florida Water Star rating entails. Students will meet the instructor at the MTP building and then drive to the model row homesite.

Please join Danny Childress, Health and Safety Officer from the "ALICE Training Institute" in this very informative class for "Active Shooter." This class will provide you with the knowledge and skills to enhance your survival should you become the unfortunate victim of a violent intruder scenario. Danny is a certified active shooter instructor with the "ALICE Training Institute." The acronym for "ALICE" stands for (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). This class provides an instructor led class that provides preparation and a plan for individuals and organizations on how to more proactively handle the threat of an aggressive or violent intruder or active shooter event. Whether it is an attack by an individual person or by an international group of professionals intent on conveying a political message through violence, ALICE Training option based tactics have become the accepted response, versus the traditional "lockdown only" approach.

     Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40). Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
     After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground, and will meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park, Route 40 entrance.

     Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40). Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
     After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground, and will meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park, Route 40 entrance.

     Enjoy a morning at Silver Springs State Park learning about the natural and cultural/historical resources of the area. Group will meet at the archway (main entrance off Rt 40). Participants will spend the morning with a Park Ranger to learn about the importance of the Silver River, starting near the head spring.
     After a Glass Bottom Boat tour, they will walk along the Ross Allen Boardwalk and Blue Trail to take a tram ride through the Sandhill Natural Community, with the last stop at the Silver River Museum. After the museum, they will tram back to the main entrance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and must be able to walk at least one mile, some on uneven ground, and will meet at the Entry Arch to Silver Springs State Park, Route 40 entrance.

Join On Top of the Worlds Corporate Safety Officer, Danny Childress, and SCA Golf Maintenance Superintendent Andy Jorgensen for this informative presentation. They will educate users how you can prevent injury to pedestrians, utility cart operators and their passengers. This course will also relate requirements for safety devices, operating procedures, laws, operator accountability and enforcement. Participants will be able to discuss their safety concerns.

In Florida, the summers throughout the state are long, hot, and fairly humid; air conditioning is a necessity here. Learn about the components of an HVAC system. Understand what proper maintenance is and what it entails. Reject common misconceptions about A/C systems by becoming aware of the facts and prepare yourself with the knowledge necessary to avoid costly and unnecessary repairs and investments in new equipment.

Learn about the history and beauty of Ocala's best kept secret. Walk with Managing Director, Robert Colen and Park Manager, Brian DeVane as they share how it all began and show you a "peace" of Sholom with this interactive Walk and Talk experience.

Experience areas of Sholom Park that were not covered at your first Walk and Talk. Explore the Enchanted Forest, Fragrance Trail and the Olive Tree Promenade with Managing Director, Robert Colen and Park Manager, Brian DeVane at Part Two of Sholom Park's Walk and Talk.

Experience areas of Sholom Park that were not covered at your first Walk and Talk. Explore the Enchanted Forest, Fragrance Trail and the Olive Tree Promenade with Managing Director, Robert Colen and Park Manager, Brian DeVane at Part Two of Sholom Park's Walk and Talk.

Learn the basics of maintaining your home, so you can do minor projects yourself and know when to call a professional. From changing air conditioner filters to fixing clogged toilets and sinks to understanding fuses; this overview will help build your confidence and get you started. Go over how to build a basic tool kit, how to approach things with safety in mind, and when you should not attempt to do it yourself. Bring questions about maintenance projects you would like to tackle.

Experience a musical and virtual tour around the world at the Park After Dark World Tour Entertainment and Concert Series. Bring your lawn chairs and pack some snacks or grab dinner from a participating food vendor.

Register for a Sholom Park Passport to guarantee your attendance to all three World Tour stops, October – December 2022, and experience a “taste” of each country.  

Here are the country visits:

October- Turkey featuring Daryal Kafkasso & Moonspell
Explore the Gypsy Trail with Kafkasso and Moonspell.  From the streets of Istanbul, virtuoso guitarist Daryal Kafkasso leads you through the ancient cities of Europe with his original and traditional compositions. His music, with both folk and modern instruments, comes to life with Mediterranean-style dance artists for a spectacle that will engage your soul! Food & beverage provided by: 'K & S 7 Spice' serving Mediterranean style entrees and desserts.

November- Jamaica featuring Craig Thompson
Experience the vibrant musical culture of the Caribbean with The Craig Thompson Project presented by Backbeat Entertainment. A native of Kingston Jamaica, Craig’s love for music is evident when he starts performing. Listen to the rhythmic beats of reggae and feel the Island vibes as we visit “Jamaica Mon." Food & beverage provided by: 'Impact Island Cafe' serving a taste of the islands with Caribbean entrees, delicious vegan options and refreshing island fruit smooties.

December- Spain featuring Don Soledad
Celebrate the holidays with the sophisticated and soulful sounds of Don Soledad Music, inspired by flamenco guitar legend Paco de Lucia. Don’s solo Christmas album entitled December Lullaby will ignite your holiday spirit. Enjoy the sounds of the season with a musical trio featuring flamenco guitar, violin, and vocals. Feliz Navidad from Spain!  Food & beverage provided by: 'Paella Anywhere' servince autentic Paella using fresh ingredients and the finest spices from Spain. It's professionally prepared on-site by Chef Pablo.

Gates open at 5:15 PM | Entertainment begins at 6:00 PM. 

Learn, Explore, Appreciate & Focus at this monthly educational series hosted by Sholom Park.  Special guest speakers share their knowledge and expertise on a variety of topics that relate to wildlife & nature, the great outdoors, or the parks mission for finding inner peace.  Join us the third Friday of each month from October through December for an outdoor and interactive learning experience.

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October- From Flower to Honey
Get the buzz on a bee’s life with Rubbin Loos from Queen of America Beekeeping Club.  Rubbin has been a beekeeper for nearly 40 years.  His bee presentation will show you how teamwork makes the beehive thrive and how these special little pollinators make our world a sweeter place. Register in advance to participate in a honey tasting and a chance to win 2 lbs. of sweet honey.   

November- The Roots and Branches of Zen: Spirituality, Nature, and Culture
Dr. Mario Poceski is a professor of Buddhist studies and Chinese religions at the University of Florida. His presentation will introduce the philosophical perspectives and contemplative practices of Zen Buddhism and its impact on traditional Japanese culture. He will focus on how Zen’s rich heritage involves the intricate intertwining of spirituality, nature, and culture. You will also get a virtual glimpse of Sholom Park’s soon to be Zen Garden so you too can practice Zen meditation in nature. Register in advance to participate in a Japanese tea tasting and a chance to win an orchid.

December- To Prune or Not To Prune
Now is the time to make a proper pruning plan. Learn the best time and technique to pruning flowers, plants, and trees with Sholom Park Manager Brian DeVane. Proper pruning will help strengthen and shape limbs, stimulate flower and fruit production and improve the plants overall health. Join us for this interactive learning experience so your plants can reap the benefits of proper pruning. Register in advance for a chance to win professional hand pruners.