I've passed by this place a million times and never paid it any attention until an event I went to…read morewas here. Decent venue and not a ton of parking lot parking. They have a nice size stage inside and ample room for a reception/ large dinner. Antique furnishing and bathroom was small. However, outside on their front lawn is beautiful. Winter Park location is very central.

The Women's Club of Winter Park was founded by Mrs. Helen Morse who held the first meeting in her…read morehome, the Osceola Lodge on January 15, 1915. Sixteen women were invited to the first meeting. It is one of the oldest not for profit organizations in Winter Park. Morse served as the clubs first President, Lucy Blackman as Vice President, and Mrs. Hiram Power as secretary. The club met in various places, people's homes, schools, the town hall, and the library. Mrs. Powers formed a committee and began the search for land for a permanent building for the club in 1917. Mr. Charles H. Morse's eventually donated five city lots that had been the first tee of the golf club. WWI delayed construction of a building until 1919 when Percival Hutton was hired as the architect. The final cost of the building was $40,000 paid through donations and fund raising projects. The first meeting in the new clubhouse was on January 21, 1921. The Women's Club was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1995. The purpose of the club today is the same as when it was founded, to engage in charitable and educational efforts for the residents of Winter Park, to provide scholarships for students attending higher institutions of learning, and to preserve the history of both Winter Park and the club for future generations in the city. I was able to visit the Women's Club for a rummage sale. They also make their historic building available for private events like weddings.

Still 5 stars, but with a different host (as of a few years ago), changing venue, and lots more!…read more Most of what I said in my previous review about Nerd Nite remains the same, but the hosting is now done with finesse by Ricardo Williams. And bonus- he sometimes dons his full Spider Man get-up! Ricardo has been hosting for a few years and he brings a new energy into the event as well as a focus on highlighting women and POC in an event that often features a ton of white guys. Another change is that the venue rotates. Sometimes it's at The Geek Easy, sometimes Purple Rock Scissors' offices in the Plaza building downtown. Either location, it's always a blast and the feel is casual and encouraging. Three speakers get to present and there's Q&A after each presentation. The folks in the room are from all different sectors in Orlando, but what they share in common is a love for Orlando and it's cool citizens. Finally, you'll see Nerd Nite Orlando recognized all over including, including presentations for an event at Orlando Science Center, and Comicon!! Support folks supporting our awesome city!

Thinking and drinking, what else can I say? Plenty actually…read more Nerd nite Orlando is the local chapter of nerd nite and it occurs the second Thursday of the month, every month. The concept is simple, there's three speakers that get about 20 minutes each to talk about a nerdy topic they're passionate about, even if they're not experts or scholars. Of course, there's drinking happening, and a very laid back and fun atmosphere where usually one can learn something, or at least get a good laugh. This is probably my favorite FREE event in town. Yes, it's free! They take donations, but you just have to show up and listen, but why wouldn't you grab a drink? The event moves around town, so keep an eye on their facebook page or sign up for the newsletter to know where they'll be, or if they have any special happenings for the month.

I went to Z co with a group of friends on a Friday night as they wanted to drink kava and kratom…read more The place was completely empty however Dalton & Omar, the owners were friendly and welcoming. Their kava martini was very tasty and a nice twist on the traditional kava drink I have typically tried. We decided to try their hooka, but unfortunately it fell flat. Having smoked a good handful of hookas in my lifetime, I had a good idea of what should be expected, but unfortunately it disappointing. The hooka did not pull much tobacco smoke and the taste lacked flavor. We communicated our frustration with the hooka but Omar just said to make sure the hose was put on securely, verses trying to remake it or add more tobacco. We had a decent experience, but I would not come back to smoke hooka there, especially with the high price tag of $50 dollars with an added $20 for tobacco refills.

I went to the clubhouse a couple weeks ago for an open mic and was blown away by the space. It was…read morea wonderful mix of professional and creative, polished and eclectic. If I lived in Orlando, I would totally get a membership here and take advantage of the networking opportunities, the music studio, the snacks and super fast wifi. I tried their Kava drinks and really enjoyed the calm, relaxing and legal buzz. Give them a shout if you're ever look for a place to get some work done.

Loved this league. It's now bowling at Three Point, great venue. I joined with my girlfriend cause…read morewe wanted to meet some new people, and we both did! Lots of cool people and everyone hung out after bowling at the bar for drinks and games. Wish the seasons were longer, but that's about my only gripe. We're hoping next season again with some people we met in this winter league!

This league was cool! The people on my team were fun and we got along really well. We were horrible…read moreat bowling and horrible at trivia but it was still a good way to get out do something each week. We usually hung out on the patio area with the other teams after bowling and it was cool seeing the same people each week and getting to know everyone n the league.

This is a place where"mature" adults in their retired years can go and enjoy an evening of food,…read moredrink, music and dancing. There is a committee that includes a president . There is a membership fee and one has to be approved to become a member, I believe. I was a guest. I had a great time and the band was nice. It was a great feeling to see these members of the community to have fun and enjoy.

Love child of amazing Yelp Elite: Kelli M. and her love for Craft Beer!…read more Follow the group on FB to keep up to date on the meet ups & events: https://www.facebook.com/OrlandoLadyCrafters I remember the discussion at our first Yelp Elite event at Oblivion and Kelli saying, "do you think ladies would come out to a beer meetup if I organized them?" HELL YES! And oh boy do we! Even the men want to be involved, but please note, most of these events are ladies only so keep an eye on the event listings for full details. These events run from casual Happy Hour outings to Sunrail Craft Beer outings AND outside of Orlando road trips to breweries. These ladies love to run the map physically and all over Craft beer land from Blonde Ales to Imperial Stouts so if you share in their passion or just want to learn more, these are the get togethers for you! This event has opened my eyes to not only trying beers I never would have tried to checking out spots around town that have a fabulous craft beer offering. I discovered The Thirtsy Topher thanks to these ladies and I also learned of some beers (like the Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen) I don't mind enjoying. But, my favorite event to date was definitely the Cider and Cheese pairing at Oblivion Taproom. Krista P. took us on a journey of amazing ciders and paired them perfectly with cheese, crackers and fruit. Each and every one got better and better as we went along and not only enjoyed, but learned a ton! It was a great setup at Oblivion and just a great time. So fun to watch this community grow! Please don't hesitate to stop by and event and get to know this lovely group. We welcome everyone and we will make you feel welcome! I love you Kelli M! Thanks for spreading the local love and making Orlando such a rad place to call home.

Top notch event space & staff! Well maintained grounds, open yet warm and inviting space featuring…read morea charming library a ton of windows and natural lighting needing little decor. Layout was ideal allowing guests to flow comfortably. Clean facilities and super helpful staff, I'd definitely recommend this space for future events I manage.

Been at the University Club many, many times for events. It is a terrific venue; easy to get to off…read moreI4, plenty of parking, clean and with both a large and a smaller meeting room depending on how many attendees you expect. Plus they aren't afraid of burning in hell for allowing an atheist group to meet here!