How to Practice Mindfulness and Self-Care

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

On January 23, led by mental health professionals from the Orange County Public Schools CHILL program, we will seek to clearly define what self-care is. The modern conveniences of cell phones, Internet access and constant connectivity can be wonderful ways to stay in touch, learn new things and access important information any time of day....

Eating for Healthy Weight

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Join Laura Varich, MD, a certified lifestyle medicine physician, to learn research-backed tips for taking control of your health. We all know that it can be difficult to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. But it turns out that it is not our lack of exercise, or our lack of willpower that drives weight...

Cooking with Collette: Mediterranean Salads

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Chef Collete Haw is back with another of her popular Mediterranean Diet cooking programs to celebrate the mighty salad. The Mediterranean diet has become a top diet followed by people all over the world for its health benefits and delicious options. Not only can it help you maintain a healthy weight, the Mediterranean way of...

Calming Totems

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Join medical professional and artist Dr. Eileen Hernandez of ACA for a unique workshop to create your own Calming Totem. Calming totems are personalized reminders affirming a quote, mantra or prayer to carry with you throughout your day. Join medical professional and artist Dr. Eileen Hernandez of the Atlantic Center for the Arts for a...

Intro to Raw Foods

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Join plant-based, certified ACE health coach Julie Ward as she discusses the benefits to the body of eating raw foods time to time. Have you ever been interested in preparing a meal of raw foods, but you thought it would be too hard? Or would the food just taste like vegetables? Have you ever wanted...

Planning Your Food Forest

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Learn how to start your own backyard food forest. One of the joys of living in Florida is year-round growing seasons for fresh produce. As grocery costs continue to rise, have you considered setting up your own backyard food forest? Not only is gardening good for your physical health, studies show it is also great...

Game Day Favorites with Allison Harrell

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, will share some tasty meals and appetizers for your next watch party Are you ready for some playoff football? It’s that time of year again for fun gatherings and delicious treats. You don’t have to throw your health goals out the window just because you have a...

Sound Bowl Healing

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Experience this unique form of meditation for yourself with Crosby Wellness Center’s Nicole Elliot. Join experienced sound healing practitioners from the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing for a relaxing guided meditation and sound healing experience. The use of sound therapy has existed across cultures and throughout...

Music for a Joyful Life

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

This winter, join Central Florida Vocal Arts Executive Director Theresa Smith-Levin as we explore the role music can play in our lives. Join life-long Winter Park resident and Central Florida Vocal Arts Executive Director, Theresa Smith-Levin as we explore the role that music can play in creating a joyful life for EVERYONE. No previous musical...

Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection throughout the month. Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath. Part meditation, part listening exercise, Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with crystal singing bowls and...

Lunch and Learn: Connect, Repair and Recharge Your Relationships

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Join Licensed Mental Health Counselor Jill Hamilton Buss for an evening of connection, fun, learning and laughter. Humans are social animals; we need each other. Whether we’re in a relationship or living alone, we can become disconnected, which doesn’t just “feel bad,” it can have startling physical consequences, including an increased risk of heart disease,...

Cooking with Collette: Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfasts

Center for Health & Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, United States

Join Chef Collette Keller in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre as she makes healthy, delicious, and quick breakfasts. Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but for too many of us, it’s the most forgotten meal of the day. With busy mornings, it can be easy to reach for an unhealthy, quick pick....