May 2011 Archives

Meals on Wheels of Polk County has been delivering meals for almost 2 years to the Auburndale and Lakeland areas, 35 years to Winter Haven, Haines City, and Davenport. They have approximately 200 recipients in Polk County. Their volunteer drivers tell them the blessing is theirs and they enjoy helping people. The reward is knowing you are helping to stop senior hunger.

Meals on Wheels of Polk County is desperately seeking volunteer drivers to deliver meals in South Lakeland. Their goal is to provide a hot nutritious meal, daily contact and a smiling face to the homebound of Polk county. Drivers typically drive 1 day a week and it usually takes them about 2 hours once they pick up the meals to be delivered. There are 4 routes in Lakeland with each route having 8-10 stops.

Meal Pickup Locations:

South Lakeland - 1st Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Dr.

North Lakeland - North Lakeland Presbyterian Church, 6725 North Socrum Loop Rd.

For more information please contact Susan Fitzgibbons 863-299-1616.

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AMIkids Polk, in Lakeland, FL is looking to hire a Certified Teacher with Middle/High School Certification. For further information, please direct all inquiries to Monti Sommer, polk-ed@amikids.org .

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The First Annual EMERGE Membership Drive is already in month two! Refer a new member, make sure they type your name as “referred by” on the application, and you will automatically receive one entry for the monthly prize as well as one entry for the grand prize. The more members you refer the greater your chances to win! Our second monthly prize is a One Hour Massage provided by Ian McIntosh and a manicure from Kristen Nice at Mirabella Spa. The second monthly drawing will take place on June 1st. Don’t forget each time you refer you also receive one entry to win our Grand Prize Apple I-Pad that was generously donated by American Compliance Technologies.

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Name: Jorge Rivera

Alias: Hip Hip Jorge!

Age: 30
Hometown: Bonita Springs, Florida

Profession: Accountant

Favorite place to eat in Lakeland: Chipotle!

Best EMERGE memory: Shaking my groove thing at the EMERGE Annual Meeting 2009

Why did you join EMERGE: To learn more about Lakeland and get involved.

What did you want to be when you grew up? Race car driver and lawyer

If you were a hero what would your special power be? I’d like to fly, who wouldn’t?

What are your hobbies? Running, cars and racing, FSU Football, mini-vacations

Your passions: Cars

Most dangerous thing you’ve ever done? Drive 150+ miles per hour

Where are you going on vacation in 2011? Philadelphia

Which came first the chicken or the egg? Neither, there is no chicken or egg

If you were stranded on an island what 3 things would you bring? Sunscreen, a special lady to share the experience, and a boat so we can leave whenever I want.

What’s on your bucket list? Richard Petty Driving Experience

If you were transformed into any animal what would it be? Party animal!

Who’s your doppelganger? I don’t think I look like anyone, but apparently, I sound just like Edward Norton.

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