Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Every September, the Central Florida Zoo sponsors a two-day celebration of Hispanic culture. The Fiesta del Coqui includes food, music and dancing representing a variety of Latino cultures. The zoo charges a small admission fee, but seniors pay a discounted rate. Hispanic senior citizens who are particularly interested in the Fiesta del Coqui can join the "Zoo Crew" of volunteers to help with event planning.
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
3755 NW Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL 32771-9641
407-323-4450
centralfloridazoo.org
The Orlando Sentinel has called Flea World "a shopping mall crossed with a carnival." With more than 100 acres of shops, food stands and entertainment, Flea World lives up to its tag line of "America's Largest Flea Market." It offers something for everybody--Sanford's cultural diversity means you can find vendors selling traditional art and music from a variety of Hispanic cultures. Senior citizens interested in selling their own treasures can rent an 8-by-10-foot booth for $7.50 to $15 a day.
Flea World
4311 S. Orlando Drive
Sanford, FL 32773
407-330-1792, ext. 221
fleaworld.com
The Single Seniors group, hosted online by Meetup.com, has regular gatherings at restaurants, lounges and museums in Central Florida. The Senior Singles Mix and Mingle website says the group was "designed for senior dating, pen pals and to bring older singles together." Group members are from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Joining is free, but you must have a Meetup.com account to post on the message board or receive event emails.
Senior Singles Mix and Mingle
meetup.com