Outing June 12th

hey there the reason i asked about loved ones is because i live about 2 hours from there an i can't drive in orlando. i am in a small town, and the big one like tampa, orlando, and ones like that it scares me and i have problems with my eyes. angie

Just my two cents here... The clubhouse idea is great too, although often times they want a deposit. I think we will be hard pressed to find 20 seats available on a Saturday at a bookstore. Having said that maybe, we could make reservations for 20 at a restaurant, like Olive Garden or Chili's. We need to figure out times, I just worry that the 1130-230pm time frame will be difficult at any chain restaurant on the weekend without a reservation. I know the Panera near me has a meeting room, I can call them and find out what is involved in reserving that, if you all are interested. It is located in Lake Mary (15 min north of downtown), less 1/2 mile from I-4. They aren't expensive and it's casual and has a nice view. Amy

Hey y'all!! I wish I could be there with you all on the 12th. However I will be in Nevada preparing for my niece's third birthday and meeting my new baby nephew for the first time. However I will add my two cents in. Has anyone thought about meeting at a mall. You all could use the food court, there is no seating limit, no fee to use the seats and you have from like 9am to 9pm?? I know a Tampa support group has met at a mall a few times for their meetings. Karee

Very good idea about the mall. I know there are a couple good ones in Orlando. Just been awhile since I was out that way shopping, now that Tampa has more places. Anyone else like the idea? The matter about family I think if you are counting on them to do the driving that should be fine. I think the no family was mainly to allow us to get to know each other first without worry of where the children are or them wanting to leave early. My vote is Mall Food Court No Children One Day June 12th Noonish Gail

Hi Marla! Very new to this website; as of today. Am at the beginning stages of the surgery. Will be attending orientation at Florida Hospital Celebration on Wednesday. But I see you are having some sort of gathering. Well I manage a condo community and I can see if our clubhouse would be available on the 12th; it can hold 75 people. Let me know what you think. Good to see this support system. Don't feel so alone now in my quest. Sherie

Hi Sheri, I live on the Lake Mary/Longwood border (off Lake Emma). Glad to see a neighbor on the board Amy

Hi Amy! Wow we are close...I live in the Crossings. Hopefully we will meet soon at one of the functions. I see you are having your surgery in June. Best of luck to you and feel free to contact me should you need anything. Smiles....Sherie

Sherie, Too funny, we are very close! I live in Danbury Mill subdivision. Yup, surgery is fast approaching, I am going thru bouts of anxiety and excitement these days, on top of trying to get the house organized and tying up loose ends at work. My mind is a million places these days Calgon, take me away.... Amy

Welcome Sherie to AMOS. You are never alone. We are always here with you. I am so happy you joined our group. I know you will find understanding, caring, love and and a shoulder to cry on within our group. Where is your condos located? Would there be a fee? Not sure what the group would want to do. I will put it to the group and see what they say. Again welcome to AMOS. Marla

Another great idea about the mall... The Altamonte Mall is very close to I-4 and their food court is a short walk from one of the entrances. I worry about things like this since walking more than 5-10 min is a problem for me.