Join us in person for "Retrain Your Brain to Support Your Wellness Goals " on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 11 AM. So often, self-defeating talk, harsh self-criticism and difficulty tolerating physical and mental discomfort create barriers to the wellness goals we wish to achieve. Based in part on the work of Dr. Kelly McGonigal, the...
Join us in person for "Short Story Writing" on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 PM Do you have an itch to write but need encouragement? Or don’t know where your story begins? In this program, Central Florida Community Arts Teaching Artist Chris Hicks will empower you to capture your imagination and put it down on...
Join us virtually for "Dairy-Free Dining" on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 PM. Is dairy truly your friend? For many people, including the estimated 25 percent of the population that is lactose intolerant, dairy has been known to cause bloating, gas, cramps and diarrhea. Many of the most beloved dairy products, such as cheese, ice...
Join us in person for "Tea Meditation" on Tuesday, September 13 at 7 PM. Tea, with its centuries-old roots in Eastern medicine and cultural practices, has long been considered a way to good health, happiness, and wisdom. Now, modern western researchers are realizing tea’s role in managing mental and physical health – in addition to...
Join us for "Food as Medicine: Cooking for Gut Health" on Wednesday, September 14 at 11 AM. Why is gut health so important? If you have an imbalance in your gut bacteria, you could develop something called dysbiosis, which can, in turn, lead to sleep disturbances, migraine, skin irritation, unexplained weight gain or loss, bloating,...
Join us for the live webinar presentation of “Food as Medicine: Cooking for Gut Health” on Wednesday, September 14 at 11 AM. Why is gut health so important? If you have an imbalance in your gut bacteria, you could develop something called dysbiosis, which can, in turn, lead to sleep disturbances, migraine, skin irritation, unexplained...
Join us in person for "Kick Up Your Heels with Irish Dancing" on Wednesday, September 14 at 7 PM. Back by popular demand! In March, the talented dancers from Magennis Academy, Orlando’s premiere Irish dance school, dazzled Center for Health & Wellbeing visitors with a special interactive performance of the ancient art of Irish dancing....
Join us "Cooking with Collette: Low-Carb Cooking " on Thursday, September 15 at 11 AM. Keto. South Beach Diet. Paleo. Some of the trendiest diets are characterized by maintaining a low carb eating style. Watching your carbs isn’t just a trend; it can be a key to sustained healthy weight management and, according to the...
Join us for an "Expressive Art Journaling Workshop" on September 16 at 11 AM. Change is constant. Just as seasons change, so do the phases of our lives. How can we prepare for change? It can be an opportunity to embrace things that are out of our control. Illustrate and convey aspects of life’s changes...
Join us for "In the Kitchen with Edible Orlando: Low Glycemic Cooking " on Tuesday, September 20 at 11 AM. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a system doctors use to measure carbohydrates in specific foods and to quantify how these foods raise blood sugar levels. In other words – not all carbs are created equal,...
Join us for " Sculpting Polymer Clay Beads for Beginners " on Wednesday, September 21, at 10:30 AM. Join Clay Artist Liz Kitchens as she guides you in designing your own necklace, bracelet, and/or earrings using colorful polymer clay beads. Kitchens will demonstrate a simple, quick procedure: how to condition, cut and sculpt polymer (Sculpy/Femo) clay...
Join us for "How to Go from Emotional Depletion to Renewal" on September 21 at 11 AM. Our emotions play a big role in determining how much energy we have each day. Sometimes we can have an emotion draining our energy and not even be aware that it’s happening. If you’re interested in reducing fatigue...
