f Rosa Nell Hammer knew you and saw you around town, a handwritten card likely arrived at your home soon after. A realtor in Miami Lakes through more than half a century, Hammer witnessed and help chronicle the town’s many changes. She taught colleagues and friends about the importance of personal relationships, reliable correspondence and sincerity. An avid amateur horticulturalist, she became recognized as an orchid...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.      The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday. Homework Help and...

Oct. 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. The Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Age 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Register at Toml.Eventbrite.com.   Oct. 8 Legal Seminar. The Elderly Care Law Firm and Veterans Rights Law Firm will host a free legal seminar on estate and Medicaid planning. Learn how to avoid probate, protecting your home and savings from...

A friend of mine who, like me, is coming up fast on her 50th birthday, started a new hobby last year. Competitive bodybuilding. My friend has always been athletic and fairly competitive, but this was unexpected. I don’t even try to keep up with her diet anymore when I meet her for a meal; she’s entirely cut out some things, but she eats a whole lot of others. She looks strong, and she places in tournaments. Not bad for someone...

Ask Fawad Siddiqui about improvisational comedy – the art form the world knows as improv – and he’ll tell you how inclusive it is. He might tell you about his career in acting, and how it all started with improv. He’ll tell you about how addictive it is, and how that class you take once a week might turn into your new habit. But ask him why you should come out for the first SOFLO LOCO Improv and Comedy festival at...