Center for Health & Wellbeing

Dementia Caregiver Connection
2023-03-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
When it comes to caregiving, knowledge is power. Don’t miss your opportunity to gain insight on topics every caregiver should know. This program will cover the topic of long-distance caregiving. Walk-ins welcome. Limited respite available during programs. Must pre-register for respite care 407-236-9997.

Increasing Self Compassion and Decreasing Negative Self Talk
2023-03-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss explores how to focus on increasing self-compassion and decreasing negative self-talk.

In this workshop, licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss will explore how we can focus on increasing self-compassion and decreasing negative self-talk. If we could all conquer these two challenges (especially for women), we’d be far happier and healthier. There is strong research to show that people who are more self-compassionate have greater health, better relationships and are more resilient to life’s stressors. Hamilton Buss will share tips to gain greater self-compassion and ways to identify and change negative self-talk and cognitive distortions that we are often unaware of (“should”, “catastrophizing”, fortune-telling, etc.).
Program Notes: Participants should be prepared for this program with a journal or paper and a pen for note taking.
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.

Laughter Yoga
2023-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in focusing on helping your body create feel-good hormones using laughter exercises.

Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in this program focused on helping your body create feel-good hormones using a gentle form of exercise combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. Laughter Yoga will leave you feeling more energetic and healthier than ever. Proven to release stress, Laughter Yoga will boost your immune system, exercise your heart and lungs, elevate your mood, improve your circulation, help reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies and pain, and help you foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness or love. Laughter truly is the best medicine!
Special Note: No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to attendees of all ages! Laughter Yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can laugh, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.
This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Dana Kaplan is an experienced yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), a mantra artist leading the kirtan band To Bring Devotion as well as certified Laughter Yoga teacher. Her Laughter Teacher Training was with the founder of Laughter Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria. Kaplan has been leading regular Laughter Yoga clubs since 2010, both in person and more recently virtually. She also leads Laughter workshops at Yoga Festivals up and down the east coast and at special events. She loves sharing the joys and health benefits of Laughter Yoga with all. She particularly likes the way all barriers of separation melt away as we connect to one another at a heart level, which is the meaning of yoga.

Tween and Teen Yoga
2023-03-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Yoga is a powerful tool for the body, mind and soul and it can be a powerful ally in your tweens’ and teens busy, sometimes stressful, lives

In this class led by Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor Nicole Elliot, you’ll learn easy, fun yoga poses.
Yoga is a powerful tool for the body, mind and soul, and it can be a powerful ally in your tweens’ and teens’ busy, sometimes stressful, lives. In this free yoga class, led by Crosby Wellness Center group fitness instructor Nicole Elliot, junior yogis 10 and older will learn easy, fun yoga poses and practice calming meditations. She will also lead the class through yoga postures, calming breathing techniques and tips on practicing mindfulness in your everyday, busy lives.
Program notes: This class is appropriate for ages 10 and older. Please bring your own yoga mats and water to class.
This program is presented by Nicole Elliot and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Nicole Elliott is a group fitness instructor at the Crosby Wellness Center. Certified by the Yoga Alliance, Nicole has been teaching children’s yoga for three years. She says it’s a wonderful way for parents and kids to connect and learn new ways to stay healthy and happy!

Pilates Reformer Basics
2023-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Led by Loren Weiland, you’ll learn about the Pilates reformer, a training machine that creates resistance to work every muscle in your body.

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.

Found Poetry
2023-03-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In this fun and creative class led by CFCArts teaching artist Chris Hicks, you’ll use the words of others to create a work of your own.

Have you always wanted to write poetry but you’re not sure how? In this fun and creative class led by CFCArts teaching artist Chris Hicks, you’ll use the words of others to create a work of your own. You will create poems from “found” words and phrases cut from magazines and glued together on a sheet of paper. At the end, you’ll be surprised how this project comes together to create inspiring and meaningful poetry. Come explore and create your own unique piece of Found Poetry.
This program is presented by CFC Arts and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Chris Hicks relocated to Orlando from the Chicago area, where she headed up a highly recognized high school theatre program and taught Honors and Advanced Placement English classes. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in Speech/ Theatre from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in Teaching from National Louis University. Chris’ involvement with CFCArts includes teaching the Narrators! class as well as creative writing and acting workshops throughout the community. In her spare time, she enjoys costuming and performing with theaters, most notably as Ethyl in “On Golden Pond” and Mae Peterson in “Bye Bye Birdie,” where she was recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of Orlando Theatre’s Best of 2019 Performers.

AdventHealth Baby Bunch
2023-04-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
Baby Bunch provides a space for moms to connect with other moms postpartum so they can discuss highs and lows of their breastfeeding journey and share any challenges that they are experiencing. This group is for moms with babies age newborn to 12 months old.

Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection
2023-04-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-17 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.

Lunch and Learn: Increasing Attention & Reducing Stress
2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss will help you understand how your brain and how the process of attention works.

What we focus our attention on in amplified; it becomes our experience. This unique session with licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss will help you understand how your brain and how the process of attention works. It will offer tips and strategies to help you regain your ability to pay attention to things that matter to YOU. Our attention over the past couple of years has been diverted to unending news of the pandemic, politics, violence, etc. The firehose of headlines everywhere we turn, all vying for our limited, precious resource – our attention – has left many of us feeling fragmented and weary. This session will help you learn to be more proactive and selective and better able to focus your limited attention on YOUR life and priorities to feel calmer, healthier, and happier.
In this workshop, you can expect to learn the surprising ways stress and attention are linked and how stressed states make us vulnerable to inattention. Plus, Hamilton Buss will share evidence-based ways to better understand and reduce mental clutter and increase your ability to pay attention to things that matter.
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 emotional wellbeing.
This program is presented by Jill Hamilton Buss and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the 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.

Deep Stretch
2023-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Studio K dance instructor Laura Breece for a class that focuses on deep, focused stretching.

Join Studio K dance instructor Laura Breece for a class that focuses on deep, focused stretching while blending additional principles from Yoga, Pilates, and Meditation. This class is perfect for all ages and all fitness levels to help you let go of the stresses of the day. It’s also the perfect complement to your other fitness conditioning classes as it will help you work on your movement techniques.
Program note: Please bring a yoga mat.
This program is presented by Laura Breece of Studio K and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Laura Breece has been teaching dance and actively choreographing since 1985. She has staged competition show choir, school productions, community theatre, and professional theatre, in addition to teaching at the studio level. She specializes in creating innovative
movement that makes the most of the individual’s skill level. She has created works in three states, including directing an original musical presented in New York City. Laura has been an instructor with Studio K and a part of Studio K’s Mobile Team for the last six years.
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.

Composting 101
2023-04-05 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
This program has been cancelled.

Join us for Composting 101, a class intended for growers to learn the basics of composting.

Join us for Composting 101, a class intended for growers to learn the basics of composting. In this presentation, led by Dawson Amico of Fleet Farming, a non-profit program of IDEAS For Us, you’ll learn why reducing food waste is an important environmental action and leave with details on the eight different methods of composting. Learn more about Fleet Farming at www.FleetFarming.org.
This program is presented by Fleet Farming and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Dawson Amico is the Fleet Farming Manager, managing around 15 front yard Fleet Farmlettes in Downtown Orlando. He is currently enrolled as an Environmental Science Student at the University of Central Florida. As an Orlando resident, Dawson loves to empower Floridians to grow their own food as well as reflect on one’s ecological footprint. His life passion is in Habitat Restoration and reimagining underutilized outdoor spaces. Grow food, not lawns!

Exercise Your Creativity
2023-04-05 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 art “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.

Ancestral Wisdom and Climate Change
2023-04-05 18:45 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join presenter AlÍsa Trinidad, the founder of The CommuniTea Hub and an artist with a reverence for nature, for this month’s IDEAS Hive: Ancestral Wisdom and Climate Change.

What can we learn from indigenous cultures and our ancestors? Are there any similarities between their wisdom and the regenerative movement within our culture today? Join presenter AlÍsa Trinidad, the founder of The CommuniTea Hub and an artist with a reverence for nature, for this month’s IDEAS Hive, a gathering focused on educating you on environmental issues before inviting you to produce your own local solutions
Special Note: Learning, engaging, and finding solutions. The monthly IDEAS Hive meetings allow experts from several different topics to educate you on environmental issues before inviting you to produce your own local solutions.
This program is presented by AlÍsa Trinidad and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in collaboration with IDEAS For Us.
About the Presenter:
AlÍsa Trinidad is the founder of The CommuniTea Hub and an artist with a reverence for nature.
About the Presenting Organization
IDEAS For Us brings in experts on environmental topics and allows them to educate our audience, equipping them with the knowledge they need to make innovative solutions to climate change. They then engage the audience in a conversation about how to solve these issues with localized action.

Watercolor Emotions
2023-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In this workshop, led by CFCArts Simone Boos, you’ll learn some basic watercolor techniques while connecting different colors with emotions

Have you ever viewed a piece of art or heard a song and a wave of emotions just hit you? Joy. Sadness. Nostalgia. Longing. Awe. These are all emotions commonly associated with great art. Picture those emotions: do you see a color? You’ve heard the expression “seeing red” to describe anger. It’s just one example of many of the connections between colors and emotions.
In this workshop, led by Central Florida Community Arts teaching artist Simone Boos, you’ll learn some basic watercolor techniques while also connecting different colors with emotions.
This program is presented by Simone Boos and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Simone Boos is a native of Indianapolis and an alumna of Alma College, where she earned dual degrees in Dance and English. Over the course of her professional performing career, she appeared in countless productions with various theater and dance companies, including Ballet Internationale, Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre, Island Moving Company, Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre, Third Coast Dance Company, and RAKR Dance, and has toured both nationally and internationally. She has over a decade of experience teaching and choreographing for aspiring dancers of all ages both here in Central Florida and throughout the US. Simone is a professional portrait & wedding photographer, graphic & web designer, and a certified barre3 instructor. Simone joined CFCArts as a teaching artist in 2022 and is happy to have called Orlando, specifically Winter Park, home for the last 6+ years!

Osteoporosis Prevention
2023-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Crosby Wellness Center’s KK Swanson to learn techniques and tools to build stronger bones and muscles to keep yourself healthy and safe

Osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weaker, affects millions of people every year. The good news is, through diet and exercise, it is possible to strengthen our bones! In Osteoporosis Prevention presented by Crosby Wellness Center’s KK Swanson, you’ll learn techniques and tools to build stronger bones and muscles to keep yourself healthy and safe.
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.

Sound Bowl Healing
2023-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Experience this unique form of meditation for yourself with Crosby Wellness Center’s Kurt Kors.

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 history to promote health and wellbeing. Research shows that sound healing therapy can minimize and relieve pain, stimulate the immune system, reduce stress and improve mental and emotional clarity.
Participants will be guided through meditation in a seated or reclined position and experience a crystal bowl sound bath. As you relax, crystal bowls resonate with the crystalline structure of your cells to balance your body’s electromagnetic field, cleanse and strengthen the energy you radiate, and promote a deeper sense of calm.
This program will be offered two times this winter: Thursday, January 19 and Wednesday, March 15. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions.
Special Instructions: Attendees are encouraged to sit or recline 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 Kurt Kors and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Kurt Kors is a certified yoga instructor, experienced meditation guide and sound healer. He has worked in sound healing for more than nine years and five years of experience guiding individual and group meditations. His goal is helping you feel grounded and supported while in pursuit of your higher purpose. Learn more at GetYin.com.

Tea Meditation
2023-04-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Julie Ward, a certified ACE health coach, leads a tasting of herbal teas and accompanying meditations.

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 supporting lower stress and anxiety, studies have even found that some teas may help with cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, encourage weight loss, and lower cholesterol.
This program focuses on learning to be in tune with what you feel in your body and following that intuition in the real world. You’ll taste a series of herbal teas designed to give you energy and relax the mind; then, you’ll take a silent moment and get in touch with your body. During this hour, program presenter Julie Ward, a plant-based, certified ACE health coach and international health speaker, will lead you through a tasting of three different herbal teas and guide you to notice where the energy moves in your body. Attendees are encouraged to bring an open mind, one ready to explore and connect with your body.
If you’ve attended Julie’s previous Tea Meditation programs, she will be featuring different teas and lessons in this program, so all are welcome!
Program notes: Please bring a yoga mat if you’d like to relax and sit on the floor. Otherwise, chairs will be provided. Those on certain blood thinners and gastro medicines should consult with their physician prior to sampling certain herbal teas. If this includes you, you can still attend but please alert the program presenter prior to the start of the session that you will need to avoid certain teas due to these medications.
This program is presented by Julie Ward and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Program Presenter
Julie Ward invites audiences to approach health differently. Her presentations merge the power of plant-based nutrition, the spirituality of food, and her own relatable stories. As a 100% plant-based, certified ACE health coach, Julie’s passion for plants enlivens her presentations. Her wealth of firsthand experience makes her presentations personal and inspiring. As an international health speaker who overcame her own digestive issues and depression using food as medicine, Julie gives hope to those facing chronic health challenges. Educating audiences and clients about how we can nurture our digestive systems stands at the forefront of her work.
Emphasizing the interconnectedness of our health, Julie challenges audiences to connect their mental, physical and spiritual experiences. Her presentations provide participants with a foundation of understanding and knowledge that empowers listeners to make better health choices, connect with their food, boost energy, and improve mental clarity.
Julie holds a certificate in Plant–Based Nutrition from eCornell, a Masters in Public Policy from USC and a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College. She is also a Plant-Based Chef, certified ACE Health Coach, and an herbalist. To learn more about Julie Ward, please visit https://freshfoodalchemy.com/

Inaugural CHWB Volunteer Fair
2023-04-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
April is National Volunteer Month, dedicated to honoring the many contributions volunteers make to organizations throughout our communities. It’s also a great time to inspire YOU to make a difference. Many say they want to volunteer, they’re just not sure how to get started or what opportunities are available to them. That’s where we come in!

For nearly 30 years, the Winter Park Health Foundation has served the communities of Eatonville, Maitland, and Winter Park, and in those years, we’ve made some really great friends. Friends who need your help!

We’re excited to announce our first ever Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. We’re going to fill the Center for Health & Wellbeing’s Commons with organizations representing the best of Central Florida community service. You’ll be able to stop by these tables, learn more about the organizations’ specific missions and discover ways your time and energy can change lives.

This Volunteer Fair is open to volunteers of all ages, including high schoolers, adults and older adults. Each one of us has the power to create change and it all starts with a simple question: how can I help? We can’t wait to show you how.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks on this exciting opportunity to connect directly with the changemakers in our communities.

This program is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

In the Kitchen with Edible Orlando: No Waste Cooking
2023-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Learn to reduce waste in cooking two ways – by using every part of the ingredients and by incorporating creative ways to utilize leftovers.

In honor of this month’s Earth Day, we encourage you and your family to find simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint. One way is to critically think about the meals we prepare at home. With some planning, you can learn to reduce waste in cooking two ways – by using every part of the ingredients and by incorporating creative ways to utilize leftovers .
In this program, led by Katie Farmand, editor of Edible Orlando magazine and an avid home cook, you’ll unlock simple steps for mindful, waste-free home cooking. Join Katie in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre to learn how to make and then sample four dishes: Chicken Curry Laksa with Broccoli and Spinach, Ceasar style Broccoli Stem Salad with Black Pepper Breadcrumbs, Torta di Pasta with Carrot-top Pasta, and Fast and Easy Pickled Vegetables.
This program is presented by Katie Farmand and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
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 the Presenter:
Katie Farmand is the editor of Edible Orlando magazine and an avid home cook. She was a co-host of the web series Delicious Disney and served as emcee for the Festival Stage at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, hosting chef cooking demonstrations and interactive workshops. She is the co-author of two cookbooks Field to Feast: Recipes Celebrating Florida Farmers, Chefs & Artisans and Good Catch: Recipes Celebrating the Best of Florida’s Waters.

Booked with the Cook LIVE: Buttermilk Biscuits (Webinar)
2023-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | 2005 Mizell Ave., Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
This spring history comes alive in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre under the guidance of Rachel Simmons, the archivist at the Winter Park Library

How many times have you smelled a cake baking and felt instantly transported to your grandmother’s kitchen? Perhaps nothing ties us more to our past than food. It can conjure up an instant memory or connect us to those who lived long ago. Recipes are passed down generation through generation, often becoming beloved family heirlooms. Recipes also offer us a glimpse into how our ancestors once lived and can help us understand how the foods we eat today evolved.
This spring, history comes alive in the Center for Health & Wellbeing Nutrition Theatre under the guidance of Rachel Simmons, the archivist at the Winter Park Library. Rachel will teach you how to make two types of buttermilk biscuits, while sharing the history of how these beloved baked goods came to be one of the fundamental dishes of the American South.
In this program, you’ll learn about the history of the development of the buttermilk biscuit; the differences between a biscuit, a cathead biscuit and a scone, and basic nutritional information about the buttermilk biscuit. As Rachel bakes, this natural storyteller will fascinate you with stories of our area’s culinary past.
You have two ways to attend this program: for just $10, you can book your seat in the Nutrition Theatre, where you’ll get to sample Rachel’s biscuits, or register for our free online webinar and watch the program live or later on-demand.
This program is presented by the Winter Park Library and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Rachel Simmons is a native of southeast Alabama, moving to Florida in 2016 with her husband Josh. She was educated at the University of Alabama with degrees in history and library and information sciences. Currently, she is the archivist at the Winter Park Library.

Booked with the Cook LIVE: Buttermilk Biscuits
2023-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
This spring history comes alive in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre under the guidance of Rachel Simmons, the archivist at the Winter Park Library

How many times have you smelled a cake baking and felt instantly transported to your grandmother’s kitchen? Perhaps nothing ties us more to our past than food. It can conjure up an instant memory or connect us to those who lived long ago. Recipes are passed down generation through generation, often becoming beloved family heirlooms. Recipes also offer us a glimpse into how our ancestors once lived and can help us understand how the foods we eat today evolved.
This spring, history comes alive in the Center for Health & Wellbeing Nutrition Theatre under the guidance of Rachel Simmons, the archivist at the Winter Park Library. Rachel will teach you how to make two types of buttermilk biscuits, while sharing the history of how these beloved baked goods came to be one of the fundamental dishes of the American South.
In this program, you’ll learn about the history of the development of the buttermilk biscuit; the differences between a biscuit, a cathead biscuit and a scone, and basic nutritional information about the buttermilk biscuit. As Rachel bakes, this natural storyteller will fascinate you with stories of our area’s culinary past.
You have two ways to attend this program: for just $10, you can book your seat in the Nutrition Theatre, where you’ll get to sample Rachel’s biscuits, or register for our free online webinar and watch the program live or later on-demand.
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 >>>
This program is presented by the Winter Park Library and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Rachel Simmons is a native of southeast Alabama, moving to Florida in 2016 with her husband Josh. She was educated at the University of Alabama with degrees in history and library and information sciences. Currently, she is the archivist at the Winter Park Library.

Earth Day Yoga
2023-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In honor of Earth Day, learn the anatomy and the benefits of these poses while honoring our natural environment.

Did you know many yoga poses are inspired by nature? Explore the foundations of some of yoga’s most popular poses including Tree, Eagle, Lizard, Crane, Fish and Pigeon. In honor of Earth Day, learn the anatomy and the benefits of these poses while honoring our natural environment. This class is appropriate for yogis of all levels, whether it’s your first or 100th class.
Special notes: Please come dressed in comfortable clothes and bring your own fitness mat and water.
This program is presented by Becca Schmidt and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Becca Schmidt has been teaching yoga and yoga fitness for 18 years. Her certifications include Yoga Therapy for Seniors, Prenatal Yoga, Hands on Assist, Yoga for Dance and more. She holds the experience level accreditation to teach other yoga teachers.

Stress Management Through Exercise
2023-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Our bodies were made to handle small doses of stress, but when it’s left unchecked, stress can have significant effects on our health.

Our bodies were made to handle small doses of stress, but when it’s left unchecked, it can have significant effects on our overall health and wellbeing. Stress can affect a variety of systems throughout our body, including our musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, nervous and gastrointestinal systems. It can lead to tension headaches, high blood pressure and high sugar levels, weaken our immune system and increase our risk of developing depression and/or anxiety disorders. In other words, high stress can equal a low quality of life. How can we manage our stress and get our health back on track?
In Stress Management through Exercise, Patrick Faul, Center Director at the Crosby Wellness Center, will lead you through a deep dive into stress, the ways that it impacts our lives and overall health, and keys to managing stress, with an emphasis on introducing exercise as a stress management technique.
This program is presented by Patrick Faulk and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Patrick is the Center Director for the Crosby Wellness Center. Prior to joining the team at Crosby Patrick, spent the last 13 years with AdventHealth in their Institute for Lifestyle Medicine in Celebration, FL. Starting as a Personal Trainer and Member Services Representative, Patrick advanced to the role of Senior Manager of Clinical and Retail Operations where he oversaw the operations of the Wellness Center, Executive Health Program and Lifestyle Clinic.
Patrick is a lifelong resident of Central Florida and holds a degree in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology from the University of Florida. He holds multiple certifications in the Fitness & Wellness Industry and is an avid golfer in his spare time.

Cooking with Collette: Spring Italian Feast
2023-04-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Chef Collette Haw in the Nutrition Theatre for an Italian Feast, where you’ll learn how to make and sample three recipes

When you think of Italian foods, if you only think of rich, carb-heavy, red sauced pastas, it’s time to shift your perspective. Italian cooks have a passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, and mamma mia, you’re going to love these foods!
Join Chef Collette Haw, a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate with a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, in the Nutrition Theatre for an Italian Feast, where you’ll learn how to make and sample the following recipes: Marinated Tuscan Kale Salad, Lemony Pea and Pesto Orecchiette, and Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Spring Fruit Compote.
This program is presented by Chef Collette Haw and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
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 the 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.

Earth day with Birds of Prey
2023-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In honor of Earth Day, join Dr. Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey to learn more about these native raptors

Did you know raptors, such as hawks, owls, Bald Eagles and osprey, play a vital role in Florida’s ecosystem? The health of these birds is crucial to our environment. Join Dr. Daisy Fiore from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for an up-close look at some of Florida’s native raptors and learn how you can help make your spaces more bird friendly this Earth Day. She’ll discuss the importance of planting native plants and explain how these special birds’ lives depend on plant diversity.
Special instructions: Dr. Daisy Fiore will be bringing some feathered friends with her to this presentation. While the birds are out, attendees must remain seated and quiet.
This program is presented by Birds of Prey and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Daisy Fiore has been working with animals since 2012. She has held nearly every job in zoos and aquariums from docent to keeper to curator. She holds bachelor’s degrees in anthropology, ecology and evolutionary biology, a master’s in biological anthropology, and a doctorate in anthrozoology. Her passion is finding ways humans and wildlife can live in harmony for the enrichment of everyone’s lives. She joined the team at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in 2022 as the Education Coordinator and has deeply enjoyed spreading the word about these amazing Florida natives and how we can all work together to preserve them.

Book Signing with Cookbook Author Jeffrey Eisner
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Come join us and meet cookbook author Jeffrey Eisner as we celebrate the launch of his latest cookbook!

A few years ago, the Instant Pot, an electronic pressure cooker, became the kitchen essential you simply had to have. Sales of the appliance skyrocketed and a cottage industry of sites, YouTube channels and books popped up, all dedicated to cutting down on your cooking time thanks to the efficiency of the Instant Pot.
One of the new stars of this popular method of cooking is Jeffrey Eisner, who has since authored several bestselling books on the topic and appeared on shows like “Good Morning America,” “The Rachel Ray Show,” and on the Food Network.
Eisner has a new book called “Super Shortcut Instant Pot: The Ultimate Time-Saving Step-by-Step Cookbook,” and he’s coming to the Center for Health & Wellbeing for one night only to demonstrate a recipe and tell you how to use that Instant Pot that may be gathering dust in your pantry cabinet.
Super shortcuts mean saving time and money. In “Super Shortcut Instant Pot,” Eisner, the multiple-time #1 bestselling author of the Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbooks, shares easy, incredibly delicious Instant Pot recipes with quick cook times and short ingredient lists.
Eisner’s flavor-bomb recipes are simpler than ever, with quick cooking and each Instant Pot recipe using no more than ten ingredients (including salt, pepper, and oil)—and often many fewer. But make no mistake: these shortcut dishes never skimp on flavor. They deliver the same delectable satisfaction that keeps cooks coming back time and time again. Plus, each recipe also works for smaller households, with instructions to serve from 1 to 6 people.
Authorized by the makers of the Instant Pot and featuring hundreds of step-by-step photos to make each meal foolproof, this cookbook will turn your dinners into winners.
During his presentation, Eisner will demonstrate his recipe for Pepperoni Pizza Pasta and will talk about his new book and favorite recipes. You have two ticket options for this event:
For $30, your ticket includes a signed copy of “Super Shortcut Instant Pot,” reserved seating, and front of the line access to the book signing
For free, you receive general admission into the program
Writer’s Block Bookstore will also be on hand to sell additional copies of the book.
This program is presented by Jeffrey Eisner and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation and Writer’s Block Bookstore.
About the Presenter:
Jeffrey Eisner is the #1 bestselling author of the Step-by-Step Instant Pot series of cookbooks. Featured on the Food Network, Good Morning America, and a frequent guest on Rachael Ray, he creates his famously flavorful recipes in both the rural farmlands of northern New Jersey and in the bustling city of Queens, New York. When not cooking, he enjoys traveling with his partner, Richard, and spoiling their dog, Banjo the Norwich Terrier. He also loves pinball and theatre.
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Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party
2023-04-22 07:30 - 11:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
Come celebrate The Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party with us on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, from 8 AM – 11:30 AM at CHWB and next door in Ward Park. The Run for the Trees 5K begins promptly at 7:30 AM.
The Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party is back for another year and jam-packed with fun! Participate in Track Shack’s and the City of Winter Park’s Run for Trees 5K sponsored by the Center for Health & Wellbeing, enjoy the Rise & Dine Breakfast from Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen, browse our Earth Day Expo & Open House, participate in sustainable family-friendly activities, learn from green vendors, and more!

Full Line-Up of Events:
7:30 AM – Run for the Trees 5K Adult Race (Registration Required)
8 AM to 11:30 AM – Earth Day Expo & Open House (Free, Open to the Public, No Registration Required)
Rise & Dine Breakfast from Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen (Separate breakfast ticket required; ticket sales begin mid-March)
Extra Large Lawn Games
Wild Animal Meet-n-Greet
Passport Scavenger Hunt with Giveaways
Art Projects & Face Painting
FREE Kona Ice
Green Vendors
Sample Fitness Classes with Crosby Wellness Center Instructors
8 AM to 11 AM – Rise & Dine Breakfast from Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen (Tickets Required)
8:45 AM – FREE Run for the Trees Kids’ Run
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Register for the Run for the Trees 5K HERE.
Register for Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen’s Rise & Dine Breakfast HERE.
For Parking information, visit the City of Winter Park’s Earth Day website HERE.
Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen will also be open for Grab-n-Go service during the event with a limited menu.
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Art Sampler with Crealdé School of Art: Bookbinding
2023-04-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a one-of-a-kind book with a marbled cover and bind it with a beautiful hand-stitching.

Learn how to make a one-of-a-kind book with a marbled cover and bind it with a beautiful hand-stitching that you learn in this unique workshop! Your personal creation is great to use as a sketch book, notebook, diary, and so forth.
This program is part of our six week “art sampler” series with Crealdé School of Art. Check the calendar for additional opportunities to grow and nurture your creativity.
This program is presented by Crealdé School of Art and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Program notes: All supplies will be provided.
About the Presenter:
Silvana Martins has been creating for 25 years. After graduating with an Occupational Therapy degree she dedicated herself to creating in her studio. Silvana specialized in paper marbling, but has practiced in bookbinding, sewing, watercolor, ceramics, enameling, wood turning, and more. She is most passionate about helping others learn new, exciting, and beautiful ways to make art.
