Family Fun Holiday Gift Drive
2022-12-01 08:00 - 2022-12-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
This holiday season, the Center for Health & Wellbeing is partnering with the Winter Park Housing Authority to host a Family Fun Holiday Gift Drive to collect activities for the entire family from December 1 through December 18. These gifts will be donated to the families participating in the annual breakfast with Santa hosted by the Winter Park Housing Authority at the CHWB.
Donation Ideas
🎁 Movie Night Box (popcorn, candy, family movie)
🎁 Board Game
🎁 Movie Theatre Tickets
🎁 Craft Kit
🎁 Science Experiment Kit
🎁 Gingerbread House Kit
🎁 Books
Donation Instructions
Patrons can donate their gift starting December 1 through December 18.
Visit us in the CHWB Commons near the Christmas Tree, Monday through Friday from 10 AM – 2 PM, to donate your family fun item, or drop your gift at the Crosby Wellness Center before 10 AM or after 2 PM, and on the weekends during CHWB operating hours.
Please do not wrap donations.
About the Winter Park Housing Authority
The Winter Park Housing Authority is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income families and individuals find and keep safe, sanitary, non-discriminatory, attractive, and affordable homes in nurturing Winter Park communities. This provides stability and peace of mind needed to reach goals and achieve greater self-sufficiency. You can learn more about the WPHA by visiting their website here.

Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection
2022-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath.

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 chimes. They can be very therapeutic because you are literally bathed in sound waves, where you will enter a state of deep relaxation. Sound baths help facilitate shifts in our brainwaves by using entrainment. Entrainment synchronizes our brainwaves by providing a stable frequency which the brainwaves can attune to. By listening to the rhythm and frequencies of the crystal bowls, we can downshift our normal beta state (normal waking consciousness) to alpha (relaxed consciousness) and even reach theta (meditative state) where profound learning, healing and growth can occur.
This sound healing experience is designed to clear and release negative energy, open your heart, and promote a quieter state of mind. The harmonious sounds are created to support your body’s natural healing processes while you recline on blankets and pillows. After the session, you’ll leave feeling mentally and physically rested, ready to enjoy the peace and tranquility of a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Special Instructions: Attendees can sit in a chair or on the floor for this program. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket; chairs will be available for those who prefer to use one. The room can also be cool during this program, so cold-sensitive participants may also want to bring a light jacket or sweater. All attendees are also encouraged to bring their own bottles of water.
This program is presented by Camille Sacco and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Camille Sacco is an American Institute of Health Care Professionals Mindfulness Coach and meditation instructor. She is also a graduate of the acclaimed Palouse Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course. Sacco is the author of two self-help books, “Hippiebanker: Bringing Peace, Love and Spirituality to the Workplace” and her latest book, “Firefly Culture: Illuminate Your Workplace by Tuning in to Mindfulness.” She leads fun and informative classes and workshops on mindful meditations and her coaching sessions are infused with down-to-Earth guidance. She is both informative and fun in her approach. Her goal is to help people tap in to the wisdom of their soul by cultivating daily practices that will inspire confidence in the pursuit of living their lives with a higher purpose. Learn more at camillesacco.com.

Fit for the Holidays
2022-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Crosby Wellness Center fitness instructor Veronica Coral for a festive-themed movement class set to classic holiday music.

The holidays can be very stressful, and it’s now even more important to take the time for yourself and your wellbeing. We have a secret to share: fitness does not have to be complicated to be effective. And, we promise, it can be fun! Join Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor Veronica Coral for a festive themed movement class involving total body muscles set to classic holiday music.
This program will offer movement choreography that can be individually adapted to both moderate- and low-impact forms, and participants will choose whether they prefer the moderate- or low-impact version of the movement. No experience is required to attend this program. Bring a friend to move with and sing along to classic holiday music to de-stress and burn calories.
Program Notes: Please come dressed in comfortable fitness attire and closed toe shoes. We also recommend bringing a water bottle that can be refilled in our refillable water station.
This program is presented by Veronica Coral and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Program Presenter
Veronica Coral has been a Group Exercise Instructor for the past 10 years. She currently holds her certification through the American Council of Exercise, but also several other specialty formats such as Pop Pilates, Schwinn cycling, and PiYo Live, to name a few. She enjoys teaching varying age groups and believes in making exercise fun for everyone!

Understanding Hand and Wrist Arthritis Care
2022-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
Arthritis is the no. 1 leading cause of disability in America. Learn more about this condition, how to prevent it and the latest treatment options available to find relief. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hirsch, fellowship-trained in hand and wrist care, will offer a lecture where he’ll explain what arthritis is and ask any questions you may have. Register today here. >>>

Happy Heart Holiday Yoga
2022-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Take some time to de-stress for the holidays with Restorative Yoga presented by Crosby Wellness Center yoga instructor Katie DeAscanis.

Take some time to de-stress for the holidays in this 60-minute practice of Restorative Yoga with Crosby Wellness Center yoga instructor Katie DeAscanis. In Restorative Yoga, the purpose is to relax, and in this class, you can expect calming music, dim lighting, staying on the floor, and being supported throughout your practice. No yoga experience is necessary to participate in this program, and you’ll leave with a happy heart to take into the holiday season.
Program Notes: Please come dressed in comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat.
This program is presented by Katie DeAscancis and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About Your Program Presenter
Katie DeAscanis is a yoga instructor and graduate student studying mental health counseling. After a successful 10-year career in corporate sales and marketing, she took the leap to follow her true passion — facilitating a space for people to explore themselves and grow in ways that will help them reach their goals. Katie has been teaching yoga since 2018. She is passionate about teaching yoga as a practice to cultivate peace in the body and the mind.

Simple Sides for your Holiday Meals
2022-12-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Learn how you can make new family favorite sides for your holiday meals which are loaded with plant phytonutrients and flavor.

Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist, invites you into the CHWB Nutrition Theatre to show you how you can make simple sides for your holiday meals. These dishes are loaded with plant phytonutrients to support your health, are loaded with flavor, and are sure to become a family favorite!
This is a demonstration-style cooking program, so prepare to sit back, relax and let our chef prepare the meal while you enjoy the delicious items. While attending this program, participants will receive a booklet for the following recipes:

Spiced Cauliflower, Chickpea and Craisin Salad
Shaved Parsnip and Carrot Salad with Sage Vinaigrette
Baba Ghanoush Dip with Pita Chips
Maple Mustard Roasted Turnips

This program is presented by Allison Harrell and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About Your Program Presenter
Allison Harrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist and plant-based chef who has been passionate about food and nutrition for more than 20 years. She advanced her knowledge by becoming a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, certified in Weight Loss Management. Harrell believes that every time we eat, it is an opportunity to promote our health. She incorporates culinary experiences with a science-based approach. Her programs and tools make a positive difference in the health of our communities by instilling confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
Canceling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy >>>

Garden Gifts for the Holidays
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join us to make garden and plant-related gifts for holiday giving.

Join us to make garden and plant related gifts including aromatherapy room sprays, seed kits (with companion plant design), plant propagation for house plants, succulent gardening, and more. This class is led by Caroline Chomanics, a passionate horticulturalist in the Central Florida community and the program director for Fleet Farming, a non-profit program of IDEAS For Us. Learn more about Fleet Farming at www.FleetFarming.org.
Special Instructions: Attendees should bring a notebook and pen for note taking.
This program is presented by Caroline Chomanics and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About Your Program Presenter
Caroline Chomanics is a passionate horticulturalist in the Central Florida community, having earned her degree in Landscape and Horticulture Technology from Valencia College and her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Urbanism from Rollins College. She developed her horticultural skills while living for four years at Nehrling Gardens, a historic botanical garden, in Gotha, Florida. Chomanics is the program director for Fleet Farming, an urban agriculture program that transforms lawns into farms. Learn more about Fleet Farming at www.FleetFarming.org. She also acts as chief operations officer to IDEAS For Us, a non-profit organization located in Orlando, FL, that develops, funds and scales environmental action projects in the focus areas of energy, water, food, waste, and ecology. When she is not farming, Chomanics is honored to be the gardening teacher at Inspiring Minds Day School, teaching children about the wonders of the natural world.
About the Presenting Organization
Fleet Farming is a non-profit urban agriculture program of IDEAS For Us that transforms the average American lawn into a bio-verse, productive micro farms and edible gardens. To learn more about Fleet Farming, please visit https://fleetfarming.org/

Pilates Reformer Basics
2022-12-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Learn the ins-and-outs of the Pilates reformer with Loren Weiland, an expert instructor at Crosby Wellness Center.

Are you looking to achieve core stability and good posture? Or increase your flexibility while building strength? In this program, led by Loren Weiland, an expert instructor at Crosby Wellness Center, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of the Pilates reformer, a training machine that creates resistance to work every muscle in your body. Recent research has shown that regular reformer exercises offer greater shoulder and lower back strength, plus a decreased chance of falling in people over 65. The reformer is also versatile enough for a full-body workout in less than an hour, while helping you to build the stretch, stamina, and stability of a healthy, strong body.
Loren will also discuss additional benefits of adding the Pilates reformer into your regular workout routine and will answer any questions you have about its use and impact.
Program notes: This program is demonstration only; attendees will not be getting on the reformer in this session. However, following this informational session, you will have the opportunity to schedule a free, 15-minute demo session to experience the Reformer.
This program is presented by Loren Weiland and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing.
Canceling Your Reservation: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives us an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place. Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 1, then Option 3 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.
About the Presenter
Loren Weiland is a certified Pilates reformer instructor and teaches Pilates reformer classes to a variety of groups at the Crosby Wellness Center. Loren enjoys teaching these classes because anyone can use the reformer to build strength and confidence.
About the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing
Since 1989, the Crosby Wellness Center has supported the health and fitness needs of the community by providing a high-quality facility, professional staff, and programs in a unique, supportive environment. The Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park has achieved Medical Fitness Facility certification by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. Crosby Wellness Center is the first certified Medical Fitness Facility in Central Florida. To learn more about the Crosby Wellness Center, please visit https://www.crosbywellnesscenter.org/about

Holiday Pottery Painting
2022-12-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join clay artist Liz Kitchens and try your hand at painting your own holiday-themed pottery pieces.

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 themed pottery pieces. Choose from ornaments, Santa dishes, menorah tiles, sleigh pitchers, and Hanukkah mugs.
You have two opportunities to participate in this class — November 9, 6-7:30 PM. and December 8, 1:30-3 PM. Join us on either (or both!) date and create some festive holiday gifts!
Program note: The registration fee includes all program materials.
This program is presented by Liz Kitchens and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
CHWB Refund Policy: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy >>>
About the Program Presenter
Liz Kitchens is a 30-year clay artist and an avowed creativity evangelist. She believes our best selves are merely one doodle away. Kitchens has been the director of the Jeremiah Project, an after-school and summer creative arts program for at-risk youth. Her blog — Be Brave. Lose the Beige! — focuses on creative living. To learn more about Liz Kitchens, please visit http://bebravelosethebeige.com/

Holiday Restorative Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
2022-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Come enjoy a crystal sound bath and leave feeling mentally and physically rested, ready to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the season.

December can be an incredibly busy month for all of us. Every year, it seems we are overloaded with commitments and running around at a hectic pace, trying to find balance between the hustle and bustle. It’s no wonder we rarely have the time to enjoy the magic of the season. Taking time out of our busy schedules to wind down and enjoy the magic of the season helps us prioritize our wellbeing. A Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation can be very therapeutic because you are bathed in sound waves, where you will enter a state of deep relaxation. Crystal Bowl Sound Baths are healing musical performances played with crystal singing bowls and chimes.
Join Meditation Instructor and Mindfulness Coach Camille Sacco to experience this sound healing session designed to clear and release negative energy, open your heart, and promote a quieter state of mind. The harmonious sounds are created to support your body’s natural healing processes while you recline on blankets and pillows. After the session, you’ll leave feeling mentally and physically rested, ready to enjoy the peace and tranquility of a healthy mind, body and spirit this holiday season.
Special Instructions: Attendees can sit in a chair or on the floor for this program. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket; chairs will be available for those who prefer to use one. The room can also be cool during this program, so cold-sensitive participants may also want to bring a light jacket or sweater. All attendees are also encouraged to bring their own bottles of water.
This program is presented by Camille Sacco and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Camille Sacco is an American Institute of Health Care Professionals Mindfulness Coach and meditation instructor. She is also a graduate of the acclaimed Palouse Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course. Sacco is the author of two self-help books, “Hippiebanker: Bringing Peace, Love and Spirituality to the Workplace” and her latest book, “Firefly Culture: Illuminate Your Workplace by Tuning in to Mindfulness.” She leads fun and informative classes and workshops on mindful meditations and her coaching sessions are infused with down-to-Earth guidance. She is both informative and fun in her approach. Her goal is to help people tap in to the wisdom of their soul by cultivating daily practices that will inspire confidence in the pursuit of living their lives with a higher purpose. Learn more at camillesacco.com.

Food and Fit for the Holidays
2022-12-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Come learn how to leverage home recipes and workouts while discovering useful tips to navigate the holidays in a healthy way.

It is possible to still enjoy the holiday season without sacrificing your health and wellbeing goals. Food and Fit for the Holidays is a class designed to teach you about the building blocks of nutrition and the importance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Plus, you’ll learn about the major muscle groups of the human body and exercises for each. Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor Katelynn Swanson will discuss how nutrition and fitness work together to benefit your body. In this program, you will learn to leverage home recipes and workouts to become healthier while discovering useful tips to navigate the holidays in a healthy way.
This program is presented by Katelynn Swanson and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About Your Program Presenter
Crosby Wellness Center’s Katelynn Swanson, aka KK, has been working in the fitness industry for over 12 years. After attending the University of Florida and earning both her bachelor’s and Master’s in exercise science, KK worked with clients and companies all over New York City. She currently owns a personal training and nutrition business, helping clients all over the US become healthier. KK specializes in strength training, weight loss and nutrition education.
About the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing
Since 1989, the Crosby Wellness Center has supported the health and fitness needs of the community by providing a high-quality facility, professional staff, and programs in a unique, supportive environment. The Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park has achieved Medical Fitness Facility certification by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. Crosby Wellness Center is the first certified Medical Fitness Facility in Central Florida. To learn more about the Crosby Wellness Center, please visit https://www.crosbywellnesscenter.org/about

Cooking with Collette: Healthy Holiday Cookies
2022-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Chef Collette Haw, a classically trained chef with a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, will demonstrate four holiday cookie recipes.

‘Tis the season for baking! Making and enjoying holiday cookies is a tradition celebrated year after year in so many of our houses. Icing, sugar, and sprinkles may abound, but there are simple ways to “health-ify” your holiday cookies – no traditions lost or jolly Santa-like belly here. Chef Collette Haw, a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate with a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, will demonstrate four holiday cookie recipes that feature a healthy approach to baking.
This is a demonstration-style cooking program, so prepare to sit back, relax and let our chef prepare the meal while you enjoy the delicious items. While attending this program, participants will receive a booklet for the following recipes:

Linzer torte Cookies
Mexican Wedding Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies

This program is presented by Chef Collette Haw and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Chef Collette Haw is a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate. With a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, Chef Haw approaches her cooking with a passion for blending comfort-food-gone-healthy and ‘food as medicine’ philosophies. Chef Haw spent several years operating her own successful meal delivery service out of Longwood—Collette’s Clean Eats—and as a private chef to a celebrity family in Atlanta before launching Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. For its first three years in operation, she created the café’s beloved seasonal menus.
Now a new mom, Chef Haw is returning to her passion of recipe development for local businesses and organizations in Central Florida. You will also find her a familiar face at the Center for Health & Wellbeing via her popular online series, Small Bites with Chef Collette.
Canceling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy >>>

Holiday Throwback Tone-Up
2022-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Aileen Suseck of Studio K to rock around the Christmas tree with this fun fitness class set to your favorite holiday tunes.

Get your body ready to rock around the Christmas tree with this fun fitness class set to your favorite holiday tunes. Join Aileen Suseck of Studio K for Throwback Tone-Up, a strength and toning class that is set to all of your favorite Holiday hits from yesterday and today! This program is intended for rockin’ reindeer 14 years old and older.
This program is presented by Studio K and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenting Organization
Known as the studio where pop culture meets dance and fitness, Studio K features the largest offering of dance and fitness classes in the nation for adults of all levels of ability, ages 14 and up. With 35 styles of classes, there is truly something for everyone. Studio K has been voted #1 “Best Studio Body and Soul” for the last six consecutive years by the readers of Orlando Magazine in their Best of Orlando Awards, and in 2021, was also named the #1 “Best Workout Facility/Gym.” In addition, in 2021, Studio K was named the “Best Workout Classes” in the Best of the Best Awards for Orlando Family Magazine. The tag line at Studio K is “The Floor is Yours,” meaning no matter your age, size, level of ability, or even if you have a disability, The Floor is Yours to achieve any goal in a positive, supportive, fun environment.

Holiday Blues: When Everyone is Celebrating Except Me
2022-12-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alison Issen to explore ways of coping with holiday expectations and demands after loss or transition.

The losses and crises of life rarely occur at a “good time.” Getting through the holiday season after experiencing a major loss or transition can be an overwhelming task. Two-plus years in, we are still absorbing the impact of the long pandemic and other societal challenges as the holidays approach. If you have experienced a major loss or transition, whether due to illness, death, divorce, job loss, relationship changes or other challenges, we invite you to explore ways of coping with holiday expectations and demands.
In this workshop, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alison Issen will present ways to reduce the stress of preparing for the holidays while making your celebrations simpler, more spiritual and less materialistic. The inspiration and practical advice Issen will share will help you heal during this special time of year.
By participating in this program, you can expect to:

recognize unrealistic expectations, pressures and other commitments that increase stress levels during the holidays.
understand the impact of holiday memories and expectations on the grief process.
develop strategies for healthy boundary setting, prioritizing holiday values and communicating current needs to friends and family.

This program is presented by Alison C. Issen and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Alison C. Issen is a licensed mental health counselor and registered nurse. She is recently retired as the outpatient counselor at Orlando Health/UF Health Cancer Center. For several years, Issen coordinated the Sage-ing Center, a program which encourages and supports adults of all ages, but particularly those in the second half of life, to inventory, evaluate and intentionally plan a life of purpose, learning, fulfillment and community service. She brought this comprehensive program to the hospice several years ago and developed Hospice of the Comforter’s Quality of Life Education Program.
Issen has taught Psychology at the college level and has worked in the field of Health and Wellness for more than 35 years, including more than 10 years as a hospice nurse and counselor. Her areas of specialty include stress management, grief and loss, end-of-life, aging and relationship issues, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Positive Psychology.
She has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Beyond her professional life, Issen is an “extreme gardener,” volunteers at a local animal shelter and performs with local singing and theatre groups.

Christmas Carols with Central Florida Community Choir
2022-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
To make your holiday season merrier, you’re invited to a special performance of beloved Christmas carols – and singing along is highly encouraged! Enjoy classic carols as the Central Florida Community Choir fills the Center for Health & Wellbeing with the sounds of the season. No registration is required.

This program is presented by The Central Florida Community Choir and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation and CFCArts.

About the Presenter:
In February of 2011, Central Florida Community Arts kicked off the first part of its five-tiered vision with the Central Florida Community Choir. Since that time, the choir has grown to over 400 voices in upwards of five different styles of choirs who have performed full concerts. Themes have run the gamut from patriotic, to Christmas, classical, Broadway, gospel, Disney, songs from the ’60s, and ’70s hits! Choir members have the opportunity to give back to the community by performing for over 100 nonprofit organizations at no cost! Our organization is community-based and our choir is non-auditioned, so anyone age 18+ can join.

Movement as Medicine Dance Class
2023-01-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
This class incorporates dance and creative movement to address balance, flexibility and spatial awareness for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The AdventHealth class is offered twice a month in person. Please join us! Email to register:
ORL.Parkinson@adventhealth.com

Gardening 101 (Webinar)
2023-01-04 11:00 - 12:00 | 2005 Mizell Ave., Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Fleet Farming to learn the basics of creating an edible garden, composting, seasonal planting, and maintenance to keep your garden full

The pursuit of goals in childhood and adolescence shapes our work ethic and behaviors into adulthood. The achievement of goals can be a significant moment for any child/teenager. Achieving success at any capacity during childhood instills lifelong lessons of hard work and goal-oriented decisions. However, the process of achieving goals is where misconstrued concepts of perfectionism can seep in and detrimentally affect a child’s mental health. The purpose of this workshop is to define perfectionism through a child/adolescent lens, to examine where these belief systems originate, and to observe the various ways these concepts manifest themselves.
This Workshop will focus on three main areas of influence on a child/teenager:
1. Social: peers, teachers, coaches, etc.
2. Family: parents, siblings, extended family
3. Personal: individual thoughts and feelings
How to join the Zoom Program:
Upon registration for this program, you will receive two emails:

One email from Eventbrite: you can either disregard this email or save it for your records. No action needed with this message.
One email from the Center for Health & Wellbeing: this email will contain your link to join the Zoom meeting. Simply select the link and the Zoom Meeting will launch. Please allow yourself five – 10 minutes before program start to launch Zoom and confirm your technology is properly working.

For troubleshooting and other Zoom-related questions, please email us at programs@yourhealthandwellbeing.org
About the Presenters
This program will be presented by students enrolled in the Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling track in Counselor Education at Stetson University in DeLand. These students are focused on learning about how significant relationships influence individual experiences and directly and indirectly affect our well-being throughout life. This program will be offered under the guidance of their professor, Jacqui Williams, Ph.D., LMFT, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Counselor Education. Stay tuned for specific biographies on this program’s presenters.

Book Signing with author W. Bruce Cameron - Love, Clancy
2023-01-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
Join Writer’s Block Bookstore at the Center for Health & Wellbeing as we host author W. Bruce Cameron for an in-person book signing on his latest book, Love, Clancy.
We’re also thrilled to welcome an extra special guest to this event — one of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office K-9s! You’ll learn about a unique partnership between the Senior Resource Alliance and the OCSO to distribute Scent Evidence K-9 scent collection kits to the community for the elderly or children who may wander. We’ll be giving away these kits at the event, and you’ll learn more about this life-saving program.
The event will be hosted by Amy Sweezey, a familiar face to Central Florida TV viewers. After leaving full-time TV news in 2020, she launched a career as a children’s book author, public speaker and freelance TV reporter.
To register for this program, please click here >>>
If you cannot attend the event but would like a signed copy, please follow the link here, and add in the notes you would like a signed copy.
About LOVE, CLANCY
You’ve probably never met someone like Clancy. He’s keeping a diary, he’s falling in love, there are rivals for his affections, he lives with his best friend and his worst enemy – even taken together, these factors are maybe not that unusual, except that Clancy is a dog. His point of view is therefore perhaps…different. Told in Cameron’s signature style, a tremendous cast of wonderful characters find themselves jointly and separately navigating the challenges of life, of love, and…other pets, including Clancy’s “worst enemy” – one very disdainful cat. It’s a lot to keep track of, especially when things start to spin hilariously out of control, but fortunately, we’ve got the observations of Clancy, a very good dog, who shares a valuable perspective on what is really important.
ABOUT W. BRUCE CAMERON
W. BRUCE CAMERON is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose, A Dog’s Way Home, and A Dog’s Journey (all now major motion pictures), The Dog Master, A Dog’s Promise, the Puppy Tales for young readers (starting with Ellie’s Story and Bailey’s Story), The Dogs of Christmas, The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man, and others. He lives in California.
ABOUT AMY SWEEZEY
Amy Sweezey is a meteorologist, author, public speaker, and mom of 3. She spent nearly 30 years in full-time TV news before leaving in 2020 to freelance for several media companies, including Growing Bolder and Spectrum News 13 in Orlando.
Amy has authored two children’s books about weather, one fiction, and one nonfiction, and created two weather workbooks based on the Florida state standards for science and weather. She lives in Central Florida with her husband and three teenagers.

Basics of Stretching
2023-01-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Come stretch your way to better health in this activity-filled workshop led by Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor KK Swanson.

Want to improve your flexibility? Routine stretching is a key component to improving your overall health and wellbeing. Some of its many benefits include decreased risk of injury and improved flexibility. It’s also a proven mood and mental health boost! In this interactive, activity-filled workshop, Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor KK Swanson will demonstrate how to stretch the body’s major muscle groups in a safe and effective way. Join us to learn new flexibility techniques that you will incorporate into your daily routine!
In this program, you will learn the muscle groups of the body and how to stretch them and how to incorporate stretching into your daily routine. Plus, when you leave this program, you will feel comfortable with breathing and meditation techniques to improve your overall wellbeing.
Program Notes: Please bring your own yoga or fitness mat and come dressed in comfortable fitness attire and closed toe shoes. We also recommend bringing a water bottle that can be refilled in our refillable water station.
This program is presented by KK Swanson and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Katelynn Swanson, aka KK, has been working in the fitness industry for over 12 years. After attending the University of Florida and earning both her bachelor’s and Master’s in exercise science, KK worked with clients and companies all over New York City. She currently owns a personal training and nutrition business, helping clients all over the US become healthier. KK specializes in strength training, weight loss and nutrition education.

Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection
2023-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath.

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 chimes. They can be very therapeutic because you are literally bathed in sound waves, where you will enter a state of deep relaxation. Sound baths help facilitate shifts in our brainwaves by using entrainment. Entrainment synchronizes our brainwaves by providing a stable frequency which the brainwaves can attune to. By listening to the rhythm and frequencies of the crystal bowls, we can downshift our normal beta state (normal waking consciousness) to alpha (relaxed consciousness) and even reach theta (meditative state) where profound learning, healing and growth can occur.
This sound healing experience is designed to clear and release negative energy, open your heart, and promote a quieter state of mind. The harmonious sounds are created to support your body’s natural healing processes while you recline on blankets and pillows. After the session, you’ll leave feeling mentally and physically rested, ready to enjoy the peace and tranquility of a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Special Instructions: Attendees can sit in a chair or on the floor for this program. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, towel, or small blanket; chairs will be available for those who prefer to use one. The room can also be cool during this program, so cold-sensitive participants may also want to bring a light jacket or sweater. All attendees are also encouraged to bring their own bottles of water.
This program is presented by Camille Sacco and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Camille Sacco is an American Institute of Health Care Professionals Mindfulness Coach and meditation instructor. She is also a graduate of the acclaimed Palouse Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course. Camille is the author of two self-help books, “Hippiebanker: Bringing Peace, Love and Spirituality to the Workplace” and her latest book, “Firefly Culture: Illuminate Your Workplace by Tuning in to Mindfulness.” She leads fun and informative classes and workshops on mindful meditations and her coaching sessions are infused with down-to-Earth guidance. She is both informative and fun in her approach. Her goal is to help people tap in to the wisdom of their soul by cultivating daily practices that will inspire confidence in the pursuit of living their lives with a higher purpose. Learn more at www.camillesacco.com.

Yoga and the Vagus Nerve
2023-01-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
The vagus nerve may be the most important body part you’re ignoring. In this workshop, you’ll learn the crucial role it serves in your life.

The conversation around the vagus nerve and its importance has become increasingly frequent in recent years. The vagus nerve is the largest cranial nerve in the body and is a key part of your autonomic nervous system, specifically the parasympathetic “rest and digest” nervous system. It influences your breathing, digestive function, heart rate and fight or flight response, all of which can significantly impact physical and mental health.
This program will be led by the Crosby Wellness Center’s Joy Henderson, a seasoned fitness professional who holds certifications in yoga, Pilates, spin and sports medicine training. This program will be split into two sections: in part 1, Henderson will lead an in-depth discussion on this important aspect of your wellbeing; in part 2, she’ll provide instructional examples via yoga modalities to help you learn how to better regulate the inter-related systemic mind-body mechanisms, specifically the vagus nerve’s role in contributing to improved body-mind awareness, physical and mental regulation and decreased reactivity to stressful stimuli. All yoga poses will be practiced on a chair.
You have two opportunities to attend this workshop: Tuesday, January 10, 1-2:30 p.m. and Tuesday, March 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
Special Instructions: Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in this program; no prior yoga experience required. Attendees are encouraged to bring a notepad and pen or pencil for taking notes and their own bottles of water.
This program is presented by Joy Henderson and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Joy Henderson is a seasoned fitness professional who holds certifications in yoga, pilates, Spin and sports medicine training. She also holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an M.Ed. Joy’s areas of expertise are somatic awareness and a whole wellness approach. She has a specific passion working with a person’s with chronic illness and aging. Joy’s whole wellness approach begins with self and body awareness in order to regulate and navigate physical and mental discomfort thus promoting quality and quantity of life. Her unique and empirically based approach has helped many persons feel healthier and more fulfilled.

Food as Medicine: Cooking to Prevent Cancer
2023-01-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join CHWB Chefs and AdventHealth physicians for this innovative program from the Center for Health & Wellbeing.

Food should be enjoyed, savored and shared, and it can be your best tool in the fight to prevent diseases. Join Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist in the kitchen where she will share what foods to add to your plate to help prevent cancer. She will discuss what to add to your routine so that it crowds out the food that does not support optimal health. During this culinary health session, you will gain confidence in the kitchen and get to taste some of these delicious dishes that support your health.
Harrell will be joined in the Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Nutrition Theatre by Anupama Saigal, MD, a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist with AdventHealth.
You have two options for attending this program – save your seat in the Nutrition Theatre or click here to register for our free webinar and watch it from home. Whether you’re watching from inside the Nutrition Theatre or from home, you’ll also have the opportunity to share your questions and comments with Allison and Dr. Saigal during the program.
This is a demonstration-style cooking program, so our in-person attendees should prepare to sit back, relax and let our chef prepare the meal while you enjoy the delicious items. All attendees, both online and in-person, will receive a booklet for the following recipes: BBQ Tofu and Chickpea sandwiches; Superfood Slaw and a Refreshing Mocktail.
This program is presented by Allison Harrell and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in collaboration with AdventHealth.
Cancelling Your Reservation: In order to receive a full refund, participants must cancel their program registration at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled start of the program. Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Refund Policy
About Your Program Presenters
Allison Harrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist and plant-based chef who has been passionate about food and nutrition for more than 20 years. She advanced her knowledge by becoming a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, certified in Weight Loss Management. Harrell believes that every time we eat, it is an opportunity to promote our health. She incorporates culinary experiences with a science-based approach. Her programs and tools make a positive difference in the health of our communities by instilling confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
Anupama Sharma Saigal, MD
Anupama Sharma Saigal, MD is a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. She received her medical degree from the University of Maryland and went on to complete her surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After becoming a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Saigal then went on to Columbia University and completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology. Dr.Saigal started her career in New York as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
About the Food as Medicine Series: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” isn’t just a quote from ancient Greek philosopher Hippocrates, it’s a framework to healthy and healing eating that’s more relevant today than ever. Join CHWB Chefs and AdventHealth physicians for this innovative program from the Center for Health & Wellbeing. You’ll learn more about the intersection of food and medicine, dive deep into the ways your food choices affect your health far beyond the numbers on your scale and learn easy recipes using new and interesting flavors and techniques.

Food as Medicine: Cooking to Prevent Cancer (Webinar)
2023-01-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join CHWB Chefs and AdventHealth physicians for this innovative program from the Center for Health & Wellbeing.

Food should be enjoyed, savored and shared, and it can be your best tool in the fight to prevent diseases. Join Allison Harrell, Registered Dietitian and Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist in the kitchen where she will share what foods to add to your plate to help prevent cancer. She will discuss what to add to your routine so that it crowds out the food that does not support optimal health. During this culinary health session, you will gain confidence in the kitchen and get to taste some of these delicious dishes that support your health.
Harrell will be joined in the Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Nutrition Theatre by Anupama Saigal, MD, a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist with AdventHealth.
You have two options for attending this program – save your seat in the Nutrition Theatre or or use the Register button on the left side of this page to register for our free webinar and watch it from home. Whether you’re watching from inside the Nutrition Theatre or from home, you’ll also have the opportunity to share your questions and comments with Allison and Dr. Saigal during the program.
This is a demonstration-style cooking program, so our in-person attendees should prepare to sit back, relax and let our chef prepare the meal while you enjoy the delicious items. All attendees, both online and in-person, will receive a booklet for the following recipes: BBQ Tofu and Chickpea sandwiches; Superfood Slaw and a Refreshing Mocktail.
This program is presented by Allison Harrell and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in collaboration with AdventHealth.
How to join the Zoom Program:
Upon registration for this program, you will receive two emails:
• One email from Eventbrite: you can either disregard this email or save it for your records. No action needed with this message.
• One email from the Center for Health & Wellbeing: this email will contain your link to join the Zoom meeting. Simply select the link and the Zoom Meeting will launch. Please allow yourself five – 10 minutes before program start to launch Zoom and confirm your technology is properly working.
About Your Program Presenters
Allison Harrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist and plant-based chef who has been passionate about food and nutrition for more than 20 years. She advanced her knowledge by becoming a certified Culinary Medicine Specialist, certified in Weight Loss Management. Harrell believes that every time we eat, it is an opportunity to promote our health. She incorporates culinary experiences with a science-based approach. Her programs and tools make a positive difference in the health of our communities by instilling confidence and knowledge in the kitchen.
Anupama Sharma Saigal, MD
Anupama Sharma Saigal, MD is a fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. She received her medical degree from the University of Maryland and went on to complete her surgical residency at the University of Pennsylvania. After becoming a board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Saigal then went on to Columbia University and completed a fellowship in breast surgical oncology. Dr.Saigal started her career in New York as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
About the Food as Medicine Series: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” isn’t just a quote from ancient Greek philosopher Hippocrates, it’s a framework to healthy and healing eating that’s more relevant today than ever. Join CHWB Chefs and AdventHealth physicians for this innovative program from the Center for Health & Wellbeing. You’ll learn more about the intersection of food and medicine, dive deep into the ways your food choices affect your health far beyond the numbers on your scale and learn easy recipes using new and interesting flavors and techniques.

Reenergize and Realign Through Breath and Movement
2023-01-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
On the second Wednesday of each month, learn techniques to modify how you breathe and move to reenergize and realign your mind and body.

Most of us roll out of bed each day already looking outward on the day, measuring expectations and planning how to meet them; then, in the evening, we arrive exhausted from having spent hours and energy navigating the demands of our ever-changing day. What if you learned science-based techniques you could use to modify your physiology as you moved through the day? How much better would you feel as you arrived in the evening?
Conscious and intentional breath and movement are the fastest ways to pull ourselves back and reenergize the mind and body. In this program, led by Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor Alan Zemel, a certified Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing coach with the Oxygen Research Institute, you’ll learn techniques to consciously modify the breath and move the body that are scientifically proven to bring inner peace and relaxation. Exercises will be taught explaining the science behind many topics such as vagal tone, heart rate variability, the blood O2/CO2 balance, and other physiologic processes of the relaxation response that you can control. Experience first-hand how intentional focused functional breathing and synchronized movement can bring peace and wellbeing to the mind and body.
This winter, we invite you to join Zemel for this workshop on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. for a program that has the power to dramatically change the way you approach each day.
This program is presented by Alan Zemel and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Program Presenter
Alan Zemel is a Senior Teacher-Trainer with The Healer Within Foundation and the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi (IIQTC). Mr. Zemel is also a certified teacher with Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute, and a certified Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing coach with the Oxygen Research Institute, Ltd. Mr. Zemel has been engaged with holistic health care modalities for over 25 years. Mr. Zemel’s classes incorporate various breath and movement techniques that teach students how to take control of their own physiology and health/wellbeing. Mr. Zemel’s classes are science-based and provide modern data and research as to why these practices are effective. Students learn not only how to engage in these practices, but why they work. The focus is on how to control various body systems such as the vagus nerve/relaxation response, parasympathetic nervous system, heart rate variability, lymphatic system, and much more.

High Standards, Part 1: The Pitfalls of Perfectionism
2023-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
High Standards: Finding Harmony in Doing the Best We Can
One of the amazing capabilities of a human being is the ability to imagine what perfection would be like. This ability often encompasses our downfall, because in imagining perfection we sometimes begin demanding it from ourselves and others. In this two-week workshop, you’ll explore the effects of perfectionism on our wellbeing, including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and discover ways of accepting the inherent value in all aspects of our humanness.

Week 1 – The Pitfalls of Perfectionism
To be fully human, we must find ways to embrace the paradox of striving always towards growth while accepting our limitations. In Part 1 of this High Standards series with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alison C. Issen, you’ll define healthy and unhealthy types of perfectionism. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to assess your own perfectionistic tendencies, attitudes and behaviors.

Attendees are strongly encouraged to attend both parts of this series, meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12, 11 am – Noon, and Thursday, Jan. 19, 11 am – Noon. To register for part two, please click here.
This program is presented by Alison C. Issen and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

About the Presenter:
Alison C. Issen has a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, as well as a Registered Nurse. Alison recently retired as the outpatient counselor at Orlando Health/UFHealth Cancer Center. For several years, Alison coordinated the Sage-ing Center, a program that encourages and supports adults of all ages, and particularly those in the second half of life, to inventory, evaluate, and intentionally plan a life of purpose, learning, fulfillment, and community service. Alison brought this comprehensive program to the hospice several years ago and developed Hospice of the Comforter’s Quality of Life Education Program. Alison has taught psychology at the college level and has worked in the field of health and wellness for over 35 years, including over 10 years as a hospice nurse and counselor. Her specialty areas include stress management, grief and loss, end-of-life, aging and relationship issues, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, and Positive Psychology. Beyond her professional life, Alison is an “extreme gardener,” volunteers at a local animal shelter, and performs with local singing and theatre groups.

CHWB Book Club, Session 6: "Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR" by Lisa Napoli
2023-01-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Make plans to join the CHWB Book Club for a lively discussion led by Dr. Annette Kelly.

A book club can have several goals at once, including the social aspect of getting together with others in a relaxed setting and the focused activity of discussing various elements of a particular book that everyone in the group has (mostly) read. A recent survey by BookBrowse of over 5,500 individuals engaged in book clubs across the country reported that survey responders highlighted both the value of discussion focused on the chosen book AND the social nature of the group. In the latest session of our yearlong CHWB Book Club, you’ll join Dr. Annette Kelly, an avid reader, and the recently retired board president of Neighbors Network, who aims to help you do both!
For our December selection, we’ll be reading “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli.
Back in the 1970s, a pioneering non-profit called National Public Radio came along and the door to serious, meaningful journalism cracked open. And in walked four remarkable women. The rest is history.
Journalist Lisa Napoli wonderfully captures the lives and contributions and challenges of these four very different women:

Cokie Roberts, born into a political family, familiar with the halls of Congress, yearning for public service.
Susan Stamberg, the first woman to anchor a nightly news program.
Linda Wertheimer, daughter of shopkeepers from New Mexico, who fought her way to a scholarship and a spot on the air.
Nina Totenberg, the network’s legal affairs correspondent, who found a new way to cover the Supreme Court.

The book is based on extensive interviews and the author’s own deep connection to news and public radio, and it’s a captivating telling of one of the most significant eras in journalism.
Read “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR” by Lisa Napoli and make plans to join the CHWB Book Club for a lively discussion led by Dr Annette Kelly.
Special Note: Participants are asked to borrow or purchase the featured book prior to the program’s start date. Book clubs work well when participants have read the book, but this is not a requirement. Being open to the opinions and reflections of others is important, as is staying on topic. Other elements of a “good” discussion: making room for everyone who wishes to speak, being attentive when others are speaking, not interrupting, or arguing, and encouraging less talkative members to join in.
This program is presented by Dr. Annette Kelly and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Annette Kelly recently retired as the board president of Neighbors Network, a local non-profit, whose mission is the independence, engagement, and connectedness of older adults in our community. She is also a retired nurse practitioner and nursing professor with experience locally as the former CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. She was the former assistant professor of Nursing at Florida Southern College. Kelly is an avid reader who has been married 58 years and enjoys spending time with her four children and four grandchildren.

Lunch and Learn at CHWB: Write Your Way to Wellbeing
2023-01-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In this workshop with licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss, you’ll learn journaling techniques that can help you in life.

Through this interactive session, you will learn how the scripts we were handed as children or the ones we developed as adults may no longer empower us or make us happy. In this program, licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss will lead you through a thought-provoking discussion and a series of writing exercises will help you bring to light the narrative that underpins your life. Like a polaroid picture, buried themes may become visible as you examine your life story through insight-generating exercises and examples. Maybe it’s time to write a happy ending – or a new beginning.
In this program, you will learn more about how your “life story” came to be and how to take back authorship to write the story you want to live. Plus, Hamilton Buss will also explain how to “reframe” sad, hurtful or troubling experiences in ways that can create powerful healing and hope. When you leave this class, you’ll possess crucial therapeutic journaling techniques that can help you when you are sad, hurting or stuck.
We invite you to bring a packed lunch or pick something up from Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen at the Center for Health & Wellbeing on your way into the program and use your lunch hour to improve your mental wellbeing.
Program Notes: Participants should be prepared for this program with a journal or paper and a pen for note taking. You need not be a “good writer.” This is not a writing or grammar class, but one of self-discovery.
This program is presented by Jill Hamilton Buss and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About Your Program Presenter
Jill Hamilton Buss is a licensed mental health counselor who works with clients in a holistic way to create optimal wellbeing for mind and body. She offers traditional in-office psychotherapy, life coaching and “Walk and Talk Therapy.” She previously served as the executive director of Healthy Central Florida, an initiative to make our communities the healthiest in the nation. She holds master’s degrees from Rollins College and the University of Florida in Mental Health Counseling and Communications, respectively, and was named one of Winter Park’s Most Influential People in 2016. To learn more, visit her website, jillhamiltonbuss.com or email her at jill@jillhamiltonbuss.com.

Exercise Your Creativity
2023-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join us for our monthly free-flowing Exercise Your Creativity “happy hours!”

When was the last time you picked up a colored pencil or paintbrush? Did you know engaging in small acts of creativity in everyday life increases your overall wellbeing? If you’ve often said, “I’m not creative!” this is the opportunity for you to roll up your sleeves and tap into that long-dormant side of your brain. Each month, we invite you to Exercise Your Creativity in our free-flowing creative “happy hour.” There are no rules, no specific plans to follow, and coloring outside the lines is encouraged! The Center for Health & Wellbeing will provide art supplies, a facilitator to introduce you to the tools of your crafts, and a safe space to get creative. Attendance is free; advanced registrations are encouraged but drop-ins are welcome. This program is open to budding artists of all ages.
A rotating roster of artists will facilitate this monthly series and it is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

Movement as Medicine Dance Class (Virtual)
2023-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
This class incorporates dance and creative movement to address balance, flexibility and spatial awareness for people living with Parkinson’s disease. The AdventHealth class is offered once a month in person and once a month virtually. Please join us! Email to register:
ORL.Parkinson@adventhealth.com

Acting Through Song
2023-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Central Florida Vocal Arts will lead you through a variety of concepts and exercises, helping to build confidence in yourself.

Join us for Acting Through Song, an introductory class for all music lovers, meeting on Wednesdays from 11:00AM – 12:00PM! This 4-week class will explore concepts on truthful acting, vocal technique, musical expressivity, and storytelling through song. Participants will build confidence as you exercise your minds, bodies, voices, and emotional range, all in a supportive and encouraging environment. Participants will sing songs in a variety of musical styles by beloved artists and storytellers, working together as a group and as solo performers for those who feel comfortable. Most of all, students will have fun and make friends through performing arts studies.
No prior music experience is necessary to attend. Whether you’ve been singing in the shower for years or with a choir, this class is for you!
A note about this program series: After registering for the first class in this four-part series, attendees are expected to attend all four sessions (January 18, 25, February 1, 8) in order to gain the most out of this program. If you cannot attend all four sessions, please allow someone else to register for this limited-capacity program.
This program is presented by teaching artists from Central Florida Vocal Arts and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation and Central Florida Vocal Arts.
About the Presenter:
Felicia Melcer holds dual degrees in Vocal and Theater Performance. It is her belief that a song is a monologue with pitch, rhythms and inner expression. Felicia has been able to share this belief with countless students of all ages and experience levels for many years. She has been blessed to be able to implement this philosophy in her own Musical Theater roles including Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady, Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls, Amalia Balash in She Loves Me and Agnes in I Do! I Do! and Fastrada in Pippin. Felicia was the Owner and the Director of Central Florida Music Studio from 2005-2020 where she wrote and mounted musical theater productions for her voice students in such venues as the Margeson and Goldman Theaters at Orlando Shakes. She also trained in Musical Improv at the IO Theater in Chicago in 2018. Felicia was so excited to share this skill back in Orlando, and ran classes and performances at both the Tinderbox and Ad Lib Theaters. Currently, she is thrilled to be a voice teacher with Central Florida Vocal Arts, sharing the gift of music and theater with her amazing students.
