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.
Learn 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.
Please join Jonathan Miller, from On Top Of The World/Colen Built Development, in this very informative class for "Active Shooter” presentation, which was presented by the “ALICE” Training Institute." 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. Jonathan is a certified active shooter instructor." 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.
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.
Come for a behind the scenes tour of the Florida Aquatics, Swimming and Training (FAST) facility. It's open to the public and the house of aquatics training from beginners to Olympians. Meet the tour guide at the front desk just inside the main entrance at the FAST facility.
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Instructor: Bryan Schmalz Course #: TRI153 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Start Date | Time: F | 7/21/2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
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Instructor: Bryan Schmalz Course #: TRI153 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Start Date | Time: F | 8/18/2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
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Instructor: Bryan Schmalz Course #: TRI153 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Start Date | Time: F | 9/8/2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
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Instructor: Bryan Schmalz Course #: TRI153 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Start Date | Time: F | 9/22/2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
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Instructor: Bryan Schmalz Course #: TRI153 | Room:Field Trip Day of Week | Start Date | Time: F | 10/13/2023 | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
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.
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.
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Instructor: Robert Colen, Sholom Park Course #: CMT117 | Room:Sholom Park Day of Week | Start Date | Time: F | 10/13/2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
Learn about the history and beauty of Ocala's best kept secret. Walk along with Managing Director, Robert Colen, and Park Manager, Brian DeVane, as they share how it all began and show you a "peace" of Sholom in Part one of this interactive Walk and Talk experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This class is full. Click the "Add to Wait List " button below to be placed on a wait list.
Instructor: Robert Colen, Sholom Park Course #: CMT151 | Room:Sholom Park Day of Week | Start Date | Time: F | 10/27/2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Note: Students are not charged when placed on a waiting list, and will be notified by MTP staff if a seat becomes available.
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, in Part Two of Sholom Park's Walk and Talk.
Join On Top of the Worlds Corporate Health & Safety Training Compliance Officer, Jonathan Miller, 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.
Course #: PUB107 | Room:Room 3 Day of Week | Date | Time:M | 9/11/2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Seats Available:13
Park After Dark World Tour Entertainment and Concert Series
All aboard! Take an All-American Music tour with Sholom Park. Join us for the Park After Dark concert series as we visit some of the best-known musical cities throughout the United States. Experience the sounds that define the musical heritage of each city with live entertainment on the Sholom Park stage. There are two types of registrations for this event: Coach and First Class. Coach includes admission; First Class includes admission and a special tasting menu from a participating food truck representing the food from each state, reserved area for seating, and you’ll skip the food lines with our new concierge service.
Nashville, Tennessee is the hometown of country music and the honky-tonks of Broadway.
Cliff Dorsey has a voice tailor-made for country music. His rich baritone squeezes every ounce of emotion out of a song, taking the listener on a journey with him as he weaves his lyrical tales on stage.
Gate opens 5:15 pm | Concert begins 6:00 pm | No entry after 6:15 pm
Event #: PAD101 Location: Sholom Park Members: $15; General Public: $15
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: Th | 10/19/2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spots Available:113
Park After Dark World Tour Entertainment and Concert Series
All aboard! Take an All-American Music tour with Sholom Park. Join us for the Park After Dark concert series as we visit some of the best-known musical cities throughout the United States. Experience the sounds that define the musical heritage of each city with live entertainment on the Sholom Park stage. There are two types of registrations for this event: Coach and First Class. Coach includes admission; First Class includes admission and a special tasting menu from a participating food truck representing the food from each state, reserved area for seating, and you’ll skip the food lines with our new concierge service.
Nashville, Tennessee is the hometown of country music and the honky-tonks of Broadway.
Cliff Dorsey has a voice tailor-made for country music. His rich baritone squeezes every ounce of emotion out of a song, taking the listener on a journey with him as he weaves his lyrical tales on stage.
Gate opens 5:15 pm | Concert begins 6:00 pm | No entry after 6:15 pm
First-Class registration includes an exclusive menu tasting of:
•Nashville Fried Chicken Slider (with optional Nashville Hot Sauce)
•Tennessee Whiskey BBQ Rib Tips
•Whiskey Glazed Loaded Baked Beans
•Pineapple Sweet Tea Punch
Event #: PAD101 Location: Sholom Park Members: $25; General Public: $25
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: Th | 10/19/2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spots Available:41
Park After Dark World Tour Entertainment and Concert Series
All aboard! Take an All-American Music tour with Sholom Park. Join us for the Park After Dark concert series as we visit some of the best-known musical cities throughout the United States. Experience the sounds that define the musical heritage of each city with live entertainment on the Sholom Park stage. There are two types of registrations for this event: Coach and First Class. Coach includes admission; First Class includes admission and a special tasting menu from a participating food truck representing the food from each state, reserved area for seating, and you’ll skip the food lines with our new concierge service.
Louisville, Kentucky is known for the Kentucky Derby, bourbon, and bluegrass music.
Remedy Tree is a modern bluegrass band with lyric-driven songs, foot stomping energy, and heartwarming melodies. Their original music blended with bluegrass, folk, and old-time music with new ideas create a truly unique modern Americana sensation.
Gate opens 5:15 pm | Concert begins 6:00 pm | No entry after 6:15 pm
Event #: PAD101 Location: Sholom Park Members: $15; General Public: $15
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: Th | 11/16/2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spots Available:116
Park After Dark World Tour Entertainment and Concert Series
All aboard! Take an All-American Music tour with Sholom Park. Join us for the Park After Dark concert series as we visit some of the best-known musical cities throughout the United States. Experience the sounds that define the musical heritage of each city with live entertainment on the Sholom Park stage. There are two types of registrations for this event: Coach and First Class. Coach includes admission; First Class includes admission and a special tasting menu from a participating food truck representing the food from each state, reserved area for seating, and you’ll skip the food lines with our new concierge service.
Louisville, Kentucky is known for the Kentucky Derby, bourbon, and bluegrass music.
Remedy Tree is a modern bluegrass band with lyric-driven songs, foot stomping energy, and heartwarming melodies. Their original music blended with bluegrass, folk, and old-time music with new ideas create a truly unique modern Americana sensation.
Gate opens 5:15 pm | Concert begins 6:00 pm | No entry after 6:15 pm
First-Class registration includes an exclusive menu tasting of:
• Kentucky Hot Brown Slider
• Grilled Bourbon Chicken Slider
• Pimento Mac & Cheese
• Mint Julep Sweet Tea
Event #: PAD101 Location: Sholom Park Members: $25; General Public: $25
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: Th | 11/16/2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spots Available:55
Park After Dark World Tour Entertainment and Concert Series
All aboard! Take an All-American Music tour with Sholom Park. Join us for the Park After Dark concert series as we visit some of the best-known musical cities throughout the United States. Experience the sounds that define the musical heritage of each city with live entertainment on the Sholom Park stage. There are two types of registrations for this event: Coach and First Class. Coach includes admission; First Class includes admission and a special tasting menu from a participating food truck representing the food from each state, reserved area for seating, and you’ll skip the food lines with our new concierge service.
Detroit, Michigan is known as the Motor City and the birthplace of Motown music.
Eddie Watkins Jr. was born and raised in Detroit. He began his professional musical career at 17 years old playing bass guitar on recordings with the Temptations and Marvin Gaye. His funky bass guitar skills and soulful vocals combined with his 5-piece band will bring the sound of Motown to Sholom Park.
Gate opens 5:15 pm | Concert begins 6:00 pm | No entry after 6:15 pm
Event #: PAD101 Location: Sholom Park Members: $15; General Public: $15
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: Th | 12/14/2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spots Available:115
Park After Dark World Tour Entertainment and Concert Series
All aboard! Take an All-American Music tour with Sholom Park. Join us for the Park After Dark concert series as we visit some of the best-known musical cities throughout the United States. Experience the sounds that define the musical heritage of each city with live entertainment on the Sholom Park stage. There are two types of registrations for this event: Coach and First Class. Coach includes admission; First Class includes admission and a special tasting menu from a participating food truck representing the food from each state, reserved area for seating, and you’ll skip the food lines with our new concierge service.
Detroit, Michigan is known as the Motor City and the birthplace of Motown music.
Eddie Watkins Jr. was born and raised in Detroit. He began his professional musical career at 17 years old playing bass guitar on recordings with the Temptations and Marvin Gaye. His funky bass guitar skills and soulful vocals combined with his 5-piece band will bring the sound of Motown to Sholom Park.
Gate opens 5:15 pm | Concert begins 6:00 pm | No entry after 6:15 pm
First-Class registration includes an exclusive menu tasting of:
•Mini Lamb Gyro and/or Mini Chicken Gyro
•Better Made Potato Chips (made in Detroit)
•Baklava
• Faygo Pop (made in Detroit)
Event #: PAD101 Location: Sholom Park Members: $25; General Public: $25
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: Th | 12/14/2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spots Available:51
L.E.A.F. Series
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.
Learn the unique, living, and ever-changing art of bonsai with David VanBuskirk, owner of D&L Bonsai Nursery. A bonsai is not created in a single day. It requires years of constant care and patience. The process of bonsai creation involves effort, but the sense of satisfaction and joy you derive from the process is long-lasting. Through proper training and cultivation, you will be able to create a beautiful work of art as natural as nature itself.
Event #: LEA103 Location: Sholom ParkMembers: $5; General Public: $5
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: F | 10/20/2023 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Spots Available:48
L.E.A.F. Series
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.
The sounds of the forest, the scent of flowers, the wind playing through the leaves, the feel of water in a stream – these experiences act as a balm for our busy lives. The key is to leave behind the stress of your daily life and inspire your curiosity, your awareness, and re-sensitize your senses to the natural world around you, all the while receiving nature’s many health benefits. Discover a deeper, more conscious relationship with nature through the practice of sound bathing with Ida Covi, an ecopsychologist, and the CEO of iRewild Institute. Learn to experience the world differently.
Event #: LEA103 Location: Sholom ParkMembers: $5; General Public: $5
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: F | 11/17/2023 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Spots Available:49
L.E.A.F. Series
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.
Explore the beauty, wonder, and creativity of nature and art at Sholom Park. Larry Pappas, the vice-chairman of iRewild Institute, will guide you along this creative process using materials found in nature to create a unique and expressive piece of art. You do not have to be an artist. Allow nature to inspire the artist in you with fallen leaves, pinecones, and twigs. You will leave with a greater appreciation for the profound beauty of nature and the power of artistic expression.
Event #: LEA103 Location: Sholom ParkMembers: $5; General Public: $5
Day Of Week | Event Date | Time: F | 12/15/2023 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Spots Available:49
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If class is cancelled by the participant because of COVID positive results, there will still be a processing fee incurred by the participant.
Come for a behind the scenes tour of the Florida Aquatics, Swimming and Training (FAST) facility. It's open to the public and the house of aquatics training from beginners to Olympians. Meet the tour guide at the front desk just inside the main entrance at the FAST facility.
Nashville, Tennessee featuring Cliff Dorsey
Members: $15; General Public: $15
Members: $25; General Public: $25
Louisville, Kentucky featuring Remedy Tree
Detroit, Michigan featuring Eddie Watkins Jr.
The Living Art of Bonsai
Forest Bathing
Nature and Art at the Park
