Let’s Talk: A World Mental Health Day Panel

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

WPHF invites you to a special panel conversation that will give you the opportunity to hear from mental health leaders from our community. We are a nation in crisis when it comes to mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, an estimated 23 percent of all adults in the U.S. report experiencing...

Supporting Adolescent Development

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

Healthy development begins at the start of a child’s life, and the role of parents is enormous to help shape and support healthy and happy children. As parents, it is important to understand the normal ranges of development, including physical, social, emotional, and intellectual areas and how to support them as we approach the mid-point...

Plant Identification – Weeds & Florida Native Plants

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

Curious about what plants have been growing in your garden? Join one of the passionate gardening experts from Fleet Farming for Plant Identification -- "Weeds" & Florida Native Plants. In this program, you will learn about Florida plant identification, including common "weeds" or pioneer species, Florida native plant identification and invasive plants. Learn more about...

Food as Medicine: Cooking for Healthy Weight Management (Webinar)

Unlock the power of nutrition in managing and preventing diabetes with our comprehensive Food as Medicine class. Guided by research nurse Keri Whitaker of the AdventHealth Diabetes Institute and Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, this class delves into the critical connection between diet and blood sugar control. You'll learn how to create...

Food as Medicine: Cooking for Healthy Weight Management

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

Unlock the power of nutrition in managing and preventing diabetes with our comprehensive Food as Medicine class. Guided by research nurse Keri Whitaker of the AdventHealth Diabetes Institute and Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, this class delves into the critical connection between diet and blood sugar control. You'll learn how to create...

In the Kitchen with Katie: Healthy for the Holidays

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

The holiday season can be fun but indulgent, and sometimes it's hard to stay on track with your health goals. Join cookbook author Katie Farmand in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre to learn recipes that will help you make healthy yet still delicious choices this holiday season. During this cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how to make...

Writing Refresh: Using Improv Games to Rejuvenate Your Writing

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

Feeling stuck? Fighting writer’s block? Ready to give up writing and take up needlepoint?  Before you abandon your dream of penning the Great American Novel, join writing coach Chris Hicks and professional improviser Anthony Francis for an afternoon session of fun and productivity. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll be guided through a series of improv...

Holiday Ornament Painting

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

The winter holidays will be here before you know it. Stumped for what gifts to give friends and family? How about something hand-made? Try your hand at painting your own holiday ornaments. Program note: The registration fee includes all program materials. This program is presented by Liz Kitchens and hosted by the Winter Park Health...

Nurturing Grateful Moments

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

It can be so difficult this time of year to take a breath, relax and focus on all there is to be grateful about. Join us for an activity that is sure to inspire deep feelings of gratitude during this upcoming holiday season. In this workshop, psychologist and artist Monica Vidal of the Atlantic Center...

Boosting Immunity

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

With a steady stream of colds, flus and the COVID pandemic over the past few years, we’ll all come to appreciate the power and importance of our immune system. Optimal functioning of our immune system is critical for fighting off both bacterial and viral infections and even cancer. As we head into cold and flu...

How to Propagate Edible Plants & Trees

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

Planting a garden is good for your body, mind and soul, and it’s a nurturing and empowering hobby that will serve you and your family well for life. In this class, led by Melissa Goltermann of the nonprofit Momma G Farms, you will learn how to grow a plant from a cutting and from seeds....

How to Reduce Holiday Stress

Center for Health and Wellbeing 2005 Mizell Avenue, Community Conference Room B, Winter Park, FL, United States

Join licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss to explore ways you can thoughtfully create a season of meaning this holiday season Between now and the end of the year, it can feel like everyone else is celebrating all of the holidays, all the time. What if you’re just not feeling festive or like celebrating?...