Center for Health & Wellbeing

Plant Propagation 101
2023-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join one of the expert gardeners from Fleet Farming for Plant Propagation 101

If you’re an avid gardener, you may have encountered the term “plant propagation” and understand that this is a technique of creating new plants from existing plants. But if you are scratching your head with curiosity about this technical term, this program is the right place to learn more.
Join one of the expert gardeners from Fleet Farming for Plant Propagation 101, a class designed to help you learn the basics of propagating plants by cutting, dividing, grafting, and other propagation means.
The Fleet Farming gardener will answer questions and explain ways you can apply this technique for a flourishing bed of vegetables and flowers.
Program Notes: 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.
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.
About the Presenter:
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. Our mission is to empower all generations to grow food to increase local food accessibility. Our vision is to create localized food systems that bring communities together towards a healthier, more connected world in harmony with people and planet. We accomplish this by converting underutilized lawn space into productive localized edible gardens or micro farms. Our program works to provide edible landscaping to schools, community centers and affordable housing units. We also serve businesses and individuals through our community farming initiative and Edible Landscapes garden installation service. Together, we are changing the cycle of food. Learn more about Fleet Farming at www.FleetFarming.org.

Restoration and Conservation Panel Discussion
2023-10-03 18:45 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join the conversation with a panel discussion on ecosystem restoration and conservation, with a focus on restoring natural Florida.

What can we do to protect Florida’s future? Join the conversation with a panel discussion on ecosystem restoration and conservation, with a focus on restoring natural Florida. The panel of experts will be covering topics within ecosystem restoration, wildlife conservation, reforestation and more. Representatives from organizations leading the way in restorative efforts will be sharing their strategies on environmental action. Stay tuned for the speakers’ biographies in the coming days.
After the presentation, share your thoughts in this IDEAS for Us working group conversation, dedicated to solving important environmental issues with localized action.
This program is presented by IDEAS for Us and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Movement as Medicine Dance Class
2023-10-03 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-19 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

AdventHealth Baby Bunch
2023-10-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-25 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-09-18 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.

Cultivating a Seed-to-Table Mindset
2023-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Brad Jones, a founding member of Edible Education Experience and a Garden Educator to discuss the seed-to-table practice.

It’s challenging to hear the phrase “seed to table” and not think of it as either a lofty ideal that shames current food practices, or else just a charming marketing ploy for the new trendy neighborhood café. It’s challenging to witness all the individual problems society has with food — a street full of chain restaurants, school lunches hardly counting as food, the aisles and aisles of processed snacks in the grocery store — and internalize the reality that we are dealing with an entire food system that limits our choices. Food has become a commodity, a chore, fuel in the same sense that brings us to the gas station.
The team at Edible Education Experience aims to influence how the Central Florida community thinks about food. Experiencing the entire seed-to-table cycle gives a more accurate and meaningful view of the closed-loop process that brings a carrot to a dinner plate. Understanding what this system looks like allows curiosity and engagement with it, inspiring more informed, value-based decision making around food. Evolving “seed to table” into an accessible lifestyle requires compromises and conversations; we all must make decisions that work best for ourselves, but we all must work together to create a system and a community that supports those decisions. In this class, led by Brad Jones, a founding member of Edible Education Experience and a Garden Educator, you will explore the seed-to-table discussion, celebrating the natural process of food, and the people, cultures, and communities that cultivate it.
Program note: Please bring a notebook and writing utensil for note-taking.
This program is presented by Edible Education and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Brad Jones began his garden education mission when he initiated and led a gardening program at Orlando Junior Academy fifteen years ago. Inspired by Alice Waters’ assertion that “if you grow it and cook it yourself, you’re going to want to eat it, even kale,” Brad collaborated with parents and teachers to change the way students and their families were thinking about food, winning the University of Florida’s School Garden Competition along the way. A founding member of Edible Education Experience, Brad finds his joy as Garden Educator, guiding students of all ages through the many lessons a garden can teach us. It is his deeply-held belief that finding pleasure and meaning in food is just as important to wellness as the nutrients within, and he upholds EEE’s mission to inspire wholeness from the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing a love of good food can give us.
Edible Education Experience offers hands-on programming for students of all ages, and that includes you. From the garden to the kitchen and back again, students experience the full sustainable cycle of where food comes from, gaining the confidence and curiosity to engage with that system. Yes, we’ll teach you cooking techniques and many ways to enjoy plant-based eating, but the true treasure we want to share is the seed-to-table mindset. This involves you, and you have a place at the table.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Music for a Joyful Life
2023-09-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Central Florida Vocal Arts Executive Director Theresa Smith-Levin as we explore the role that music can play in creating a joyful life.

Join life-long Winter Park resident and Central Florida Vocal Arts Executive Director Theresa Smith-Levin as we explore the role that music can play in creating a joyful life for EVERYONE. No previous musical experience is needed.
Following an introductory program on August 24, the classes will be held biweekly beginning in September. You are welcome to stop in for just one class or each time we meet. Classes will explore music-making, listening and understanding. Some of the lesson plans include:
Raise Your Voice
Have you ever watched a child sing and dance with reckless abandon? When was the last time you used your voice so freely? In this class, we will explore our own sound and reflect on what parts of our life keep our creativity inhibited. Through reflection, inspiration and experiential music-making, we will grow to understand why singing and music might feel intimidating, while working together to begin our own musical journey, free of self-judgement.
From Vision to Voice
Art inspires. Art can change lives. This class will begin with visioning our most creative, most joyful life, drawing inspiration through song. Much like affirmations, we will use song as a catalyst for growth and positive change.
Make A Joyful Noise
A creative mind is a healthy mind. Music-making challenges our brains to develop new ways of thinking and neuro-plasticity. In a group setting, we will discover our own unique vocal sound and how by embracing our unique voice, we find self-acceptance and deep joy.
This program is presented by Theresa Smith-Levin and teaching artists from Central Florida Vocal Arts and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Theresa Smith-Levin is the founder and Executive Director of Central Florida Vocal Arts and its sister company, Opera del Sol, whose mission is to create a better Central Florida community through the arts. She is an alumnae of the American Express Women in Music Leadership, Athena NextGen Leadership and Leadership Winter Park, Class 29. She currently serves on the LWP Alumni Council, Park Avenue District Executive Board, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the Arts and Culture Alliance of Winter Park and the Woman’s Club of Winter Park.
She was also named one of Orlando Family Magazine’s Superwomen of 2022.
Most recently, Theresa was recognized as one of 2023 Winter Park Magazine’s Most Influential and as a finalist for Inspirational Deeva of the Year by Women on the Rise International. She is a sought after producer, performer, director and music director. With her husband Brent, Theresa is proud parent to Bodhi (5) and Beckham (3), who are her greatest inspiration!
Central Florida Vocal Arts is a non-profit music advocacy organization dedicated to providing the highest quality training to young artists, while also providing performance opportunities to currently emerging artists of all ages. We are creating a continuing life cycle for the vocal arts in Central Florida through a three-step model. The first step, Education and Training, introduces young artists to the arts. Through our educational initiatives, we develop students’ talent, passion, and confidence. Next, our Mainstage Productions provide a transition period for students ages 8-18 and pre-professional adults to emerge on stage alongside local professional artists. Our life cycle culminates with Opera del Sol, offering innovative productions in unexpected places and challenging perceptions of who the operatic performer and audience members are and what defines the genre as a whole.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

What Is Mental Health?
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
On Sept. 27, come learn about basic mental health and wellness, red flags for children and teenagers, and how to better support your child’s emotions.

Mental health is often something that is a common topic seen on Tik Tok and other social media platforms, but what does it really mean to be mentally healthy, particularly for young people?
In this presentation, led by current mental health counselors from Orange County Public Schools’ CHILL (Community Help & Intervention in Life’s Lessons) program, you will learn about the principles of mental health, as well as some practical ways to pursue mental health while leaving room for the individual. It can look different for each person, but there are general mental health principles that are important in each person’s life.
This workshop is ideal for parents guiding their children and teens through an uncertain world and will give you the tools you need to navigate the years to come. You will Mental health is often something that is a common topic seen on Tik Tok and other social media platforms, but what does it really mean to be mentally healthy, particularly for young people?
This program is presented by mental health counselors from the CHILL program and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
The CHILL (Community Help & Intervention in Life’s Lessons) program in Orange County Public Schools was founded in 1998 by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the 12 Orange County Public School serving Winter Park, Maitland and Eatonville. CHILL provides free, confidential, in-school counseling to students and their families. It is part of a collection of school-based health and wellness services supported by WPHF called the Coordinated Youth Initiative (CYI). Other services include nurses, nurse practitioners in school-based health centers, and healthy school teams.
Laurel Maerz is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, working as a CHILL Counselor at Winter Park Ninth Grade Center and Maitland Middle School. Laurel has her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Lipscomb University. For the last two years she has worked in school-based settings, and she is passionate about helping young people feel valued and heard while also helping them develop tools to navigate through life’s difficulties.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Cooking with Collette: Mediterranean Diet Pantry Staples
2023-09-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Chef Collette Haw in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre to learn how to keep a well-stocked Mediterranean Diet pantry!

Chef Collette Haw is back with one of her popular Mediterranean Diet cooking programs, and this time, you’ll learn how to keep a well-stocked Mediterranean Diet pantry!
Doctors and health experts frequently recommend the Mediterranean Diet to patients due to its extensively proven health benefits. Studies have shown it can do everything from lower your risk of cardiovascular disease to slow the decline of brain function as you age.
Join Chef Collette Haw, a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate with a passion for seasonal, sustainable cooking, in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre where you’ll learn how to make and sample the following recipes: Quinoa, Feta & Pistachio Stuffed Acorn Squash, a dinner idea packed with plant-based protein from the quinoa, sweetness from the delicious roasted squash, and a touch of savory from the feta and pistachios; Spaghetti with Greek Olives, a quick weeknight meal for nights you forget to swing by the grocery store on your way home; and Beet & Carrot Salad with Walnuts, featuring two all-star Mediterranean Diet staples.
This program is presented by Chef Collette Haw 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:
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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Tai Chi and Breath Work
2023-09-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Alan Zemel to learn the ancient practice of tai chi and breath work.

Are you looking for a way to reduce stress and connect with your body? Tai chi is a gentle form of exercise practiced for thousands of years involving a series of movements performed in a slow, focused way.
Join Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor Alan Zemel to learn the ancient practice of tai chi and breath work that will empower you to: lower your blood pressure at will; improve your balance and reflexes through increased proprioception; control your oxygen and carbon dioxide balance as well as your blood PH through breath work; purposely move lymphatic fluid through your system improving immune response; increase range of motion and develop a practice that provides an overall sense of calm in your life.
You can also expect to learn how to activate our “healer withing response” and to take your body from stress response to relaxation response instantly.
No previous tai chi experience is necessary. In this program, you can expect to learn about tai chi, then put that new knowledge into practice with some sample movements.
This program is presented by Alan Zemel and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing.
About the 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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Neurographic Art
2023-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Get ready to unleash your creativity at Neurographic Art, where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of neurographic drawing techniques.

Did you know “doodling” is really good for your brain?
Neurographic art exercises both the logical and creative parts of the brain, and it’s long been used in therapeutic settings as a tool for self-healing and emotional release. In fact, according to the Vancouver Visual Art Foundation, neurographica has been scientifically validated and proven, and it is one of the most widely used psychological techniques in art therapy today.
In this class, you’ll see examples of neurographic art and teaching artists Liz Kitchens and Ann Goodpasture will guide you through creating your works of art. No previous drawing experience is necessary. This is the perfect program for those who say, “I can’t draw!” or “I’m not creative.”
By following a few simple ideas and prompts, you’ll quickly learn your new favorite way to unwind and relax. Those who’s learned this technique often report the process leads to a mindful, meditative yet aware state. Come prepared to explore your creative side (we promise you have one!) and start creating new neural pathways in your brain!
Program note: All program supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own sketch pad or notebook if you prefer.
This program is presented by Liz Kitchens and Ann Goodpasture and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Liz Kitchens is the author of Be Brave. Lose the Beige: Finding Your Sass After Sixty, published in May of 2023 by She Writes Press. Her book and blog, Be Brave. Lose the Beige, focus on issues facing Lady Boomers (women of the Baby Boomer generation). Liz conducts workshops and seminars on creativity and directed a creative arts program for teens in underserved communities. She has also been a market researcher for thirty-five years and is the founder of What’s Next Boomer? a website dedicated to helping Baby Boomers navigate retirement options; She is a contributing writer for the online magazine, Sixty and Me, and has been published in various online and print publications. She is married, the mother of three adult children, and the grandmother of three grandchildren.
Ann Goodpasture is a 35-year quilter and multi-media art specialist with a particular interest in color and design. Ann teaches neurographic art classes at the Center for Health and Wellbeing. Ann is a regular instructor in the Exercise Your Creativity classes at the CHWB.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Kickstart 30: A Proven Mental Wellness Workshop
2023-09-26 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 for this five-week program focused on achieving a healthier, happier you.

Are you ready to rev up your mental health and your physical wellbeing? Would you like to be happier, calmer and more grounded? Finish 2023 on a productive and positive note by joining licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss for this five-week program focused on achieving a healthier, happier you. This science-based program has been rigorously studied and incorporates five elements — Exercise, Mindfulness, Sleep, Social Connectedness and Nutrition — that, when practiced together, result in measurable increases in all levels of wellbeing. This series will offer you education, accountability and doses of laughter and fun.
Special Note: Your program fee includes a copy of the book, “WILD 5 Wellness KickStart30: A Proven 30-Day Mental Wellness Program,” which will be available for pickup in September at the CHWB Welcome Desk and/or distributed during the first program. Although registration is only required for this first session of the program, attendees are expected to and encouraged to attend all five sessions.
This program is presented by Jill Hamilton Buss and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the 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. Learn more at jillhamiltonbuss.com.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection
2023-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation.

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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Stroke Support Group
2023-09-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
The stroke support group meets once a month to provide support, socialization and education to all stroke survivors, family and caregivers with guidance from the AdventHealth Winter Park Inpatient Rehab team. RSVP by emailing inpatientrehabcflsupportgroups@adventhealth.com

Easy to Grow and Eat Edible Plants
2023-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Melissa Goltermann of Momma G Farms as we introduce you to a selection of easy-to-grow plants and explain how you can add them to meals

In Florida, we are able to grow many edible plants that have nutritional value and are good for your overall health. In this program, led by Melissa Goltermann of Momma G Farms, we will introduce you to a selection of easy-to-grow plants and explain how you can add them to your daily meals. These awesome plants are not only edible but also make a beautiful addition to your lawn or garden.
In this program, you’ll sample some edible leaves and learn easy ways to grow them in your lawn or garden.
This program is presented by Melissa Goltermann and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Melissa Goltermann started her healing journey after 10 years of being on pain management due to a serious car accident. She found the medication was only masking her symptoms and she searched for ways to heal her body. Coming off the medication was not easy, and her body is still healing. Moringa was the first thing she used to help in her healing journey. Her mission is to educate others on how plants can be a part of a healthy healing diet. She offers free classes to children and adults at her not-for-profit food forest farm Momma G Farms, located in Eustis, Florida. She has been growing and using Moringa for over 10 years.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

In the Kitchen with Katie: Quick Weeknight Meals
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join cookbook author Katie Farmand in the Nutrition Theatre for some inspiration to shake up your dinner routine with tasty, healthy dinners

School is back in session and weeknights are busier than ever. If your family is in a dinner-time rut, break out of your old standbys and discover some new family favorites.
Join cookbook author Katie Farmand in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre for a fun class that promises to send you home with three new recipes and inspiration to shake up your dinner routines with tasty, healthy dinners sure to please even the pickiest eaters in your family. She’ll be making (and you’ll be sampling) the following dishes: Beef and Broccoli Calzones; One Skillet Chicken and Orzo; Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Sausage.
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 an avid home cook who aims to empower people to get comfortable in the kitchen. The former editor of Edible Orlando magazine, 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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

An Introductory Journey to Argentine Tango
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Isabel Acuna from the Crosby Wellness Center for a fun introductory lesson to the Argentine Tango!

Dancing is good for your body, mind and spirit and learning a new style can boost those benefits to even greater levels.
Discover the history and music behind the Tango, while satisfying your curiosity and practicing the elegant movements you’ll learn. We encourage you to invite someone to join you on this dance journey, whether it’s your partner, family members, coworkers, or friends. However, if you’re dancing solo, we will try to pair you up with another attendee.
Experience the exhilarating sensation of being carried and carrying others on the dance floor.
This program is presented by Isabel Acuna and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center.
About the Presenter:
Isabel Acuna is passionate about Argentine Tango etiquette and dancing. After leaving her hometown to immerse herself in the Tango mecca of Buenos Aires, she dedicated 15 years to teaching and performing abroad. Her dream is for everybody to be able to access the benefits of this cultural movement. Tango is poetry and music, and the good news is that we can also dance it and connect with others.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Movement as Medicine Dance Class (Virtual)
2023-09-19 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

Artists’ Series: Electric Harpist Lunch and Learn
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join us for the first Artists’ Series with CFVA and enjoy a lunchtime performance from some of Central Florida’s top musicians!

Join us for our brand-new Artists’ Series, presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts. Each month this fall, you’ll enjoy a lunchtime performance from some of Central Florida’s top musicians and have the opportunity to learn about their process and passion. Bring your own lunch from home or pick up something from Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen on the way in.
For the inaugural lunch and learn event, you’ll enjoy a performance by Electric Harpist Deanna Carolina. She can regularly be found performing at Disney Springs and at Sunday Brunch at the Alfond Inn. Meet the artist behind the beautiful music and sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
This program is presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Electric Harpist Deanna Carolina has been playing the harp since age seven and has performed around the world. Deanna is also a massage therapist and is dedicated to wellness and healing in both her practice and performance. She can regularly be found performing at Disney Springs and at Sunday Brunch at the Alfond Inn.
Central Florida Vocal Arts is a non-profit music advocacy organization dedicated to providing the highest quality training to young artists, while also providing performance opportunities to currently emerging artists of all ages. We are creating a continuing life cycle for the vocal arts in Central Florida through a three-step model. The first step, Education and Training, introduces young artists to the arts. Through our educational initiatives, we develop students’ talent, passion, and confidence. Next, our Mainstage Productions provide a transition period for students ages 8-18 and pre-professional adults to emerge on stage alongside local professional artists. Our life cycle culminates with Opera del Sol, offering innovative productions in unexpected places and challenging perceptions of who the operatic performer and audience members are and what defines the genre as a whole.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Bloodmobile
2023-09-19 08:00 - 16:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792, Winter Park, FL, 32792, US
AdventHealth’s new bloodmobile will give patients greater access to donated blood products when they need it most. All donations help AdventHealth patients locally. Visit AdventHealthBloodCenter.com to learn more about eligibility requirements. No appointment needed. For more information, call 407-599-6006.

Slowing Aging Through Nutrition and Lifestyle
2023-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Dr. Laura Varich as we discover how to apply lessons in nutrition and lifestyle to slow the aging process.

We are living in exciting times! After sequencing the human genome, much research was focused on how this information could be applied to increasing healthy lifespan and slowing aging. For example, we know that stresses acting on our cells and DNA can cause permanent damage that results in aging. And, it turns out, that nutrition and lifestyle are the most important factors for healthy aging.
In this class, led by Dr. Laura Varich, a certified lifestyle medicine physician, we will discover how to apply lessons in nutrition and lifestyle to slow the aging process. We will explore the specific foods, food groups, and beverages that have been found to affect aging while also creating an “anti-aging” recipe to sample.
This program is presented by Dr. Laura Varich and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Laura Varich, MD is the founder of Fresh Physician (FreshPhysician.com), a website that grew out of a desire to turn the tide on the chronic diseases such as weight gain, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, and many others that have become rampant in our society today. Dr. Varich’s in-depth research within the medical literature revealed that there is hope for improved health for us all. Her life’s goal is to share the information that she discovered on how whole-food, plant-based eating is the way to turn around chronic disease, and also how simple and delicious this way of eating can be.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Broadway Burn
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Liz DeMarco of Studio K for this super fun cardio hour dancing and singing to all your favorite Broadway hits.

One of the best ways to make healthy habits a lifestyle is to find things you’ll want to return to again and again. Activities that make you laugh, connect you with others and get your heart beating in the process are the golden ticket to sustained healthy living. And we’ve got just the thing for you! Join Liz DeMarco of Studio K for this super fun cardio hour dancing and singing to all your favorite Broadway hits.
This program is intended for rockers 14 years old and older.
Special Instructions: Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Attendees are strongly urged to come dressed in comfortable clothing and sneakers.
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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Building and Sustaining Resilience
2023-09-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
In this program, led by HeartMath® Resilience Trainer Stephanie Veraghen, learn three strategies for building and sustaining resilience.

As the last few years have shown, resiliency is one of the most important traits to surviving and thriving during unprecedented times. Bad things are going to happen to all of us, but it’s how we respond to these challenging experiences that will shape the rest of our lives.
In this program, led by HeartMath® Resilience Trainer Stephanie Veraghen, you’ll learn three strategies for building and sustaining resilience. You’ll also learn how to set the tone for the day and to be more composed before upcoming stressful events.
And one of the key factors to building your resilience is learning to recognize and follow your natural intuition. Veraghen will unveil three types of intuition and the benefits of each.
This workshop will teach you a technique for stopping energy drains, obtaining greater clarity, and Improving your ability to find innovative solutions to problems or issues
This program is presented by Stephanie Veraghen and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
About the Presenter:
Stephanie Veraghen is the founder of Show Up Awesome, a certified life coach and HeartMath® Resilience trainer. She holds an Associate of Science degree in Graphic Design, bachelor’s degree in Advertising-Public Relations, and master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychology, specializing in Leadership and Conflict Transformation which integrates the spiritual and transcendent aspects of the human experience with the framework of modern psychology. She draws on her background to teach people simple techniques for dealing with challenging people and situations using the wisdom of their hearts.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Cooking with Collette: Cooking Techniques
2023-09-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32792, United States
Join Chef Collette in the Nutrition Theatre where she will guide you through a list of the top 20 things all home cooks should be able to do

It’s back to school time and class is in session!
This is a rare opportunity to learn some kitchen fundamentals from a pro. Chef Collette Haw is a classically trained Culinary Institute of America graduate. Join Chef Collette in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre, where she will guide you through a list of the top 20 things every home cook should be able to do. You will leave armed with information to elevate your cooking game and gain confidence to take on new techniques and new recipes.
Your program fee also includes food samples created during the demonstrations. Happy cooking!
This program is presented by Chef Collette Haw 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:
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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Sound Bowl Healing
2023-09-12 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 Nicole Elliot.

Join experienced sound healing practitioners from the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing for a relaxing guided meditation and sound healing experience.
The use of sound therapy has existed across cultures and throughout 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 fall: Thursday, August 10 and Tuesday, September 12. 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 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 Yoga Alliance certified meditation guide and yoga instructor. Her intention is to create a peaceful space to practice mindfulness and wellbeing.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.

Food as Medicine: Fuel Your Workouts (Webinar)
2023-09-11 11:00 - 12:30 | FL
From protein to carbs, learn how to boost your workouts by fueling your body the way athletes do.

As the saying goes, a healthy body is made in the kitchen, not the gym. Your workouts are crucially important to your overall health and wellbeing, but are you undermining your hard work with unhealthy eating habits? Are you fueling your body in the healthiest ways possible to get ready for those sweat sessions? And giving your body the nutrients it needs to recover and build muscle? Join Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tara Moncman of Rothman Orthopaedics and Registered Dietitian Allison Harrell in our Nutrition Theater to discuss how to properly eat to fuel your body. From protein to carbs, learn how to boost your workouts by fueling your body the way athletes do.
This program is presented by Allison Harrell and Dr. Tara Moncman and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
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. Moncman 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: Chickpea Salad Sandwiches with Dried Cranberries and Apples, Energizing Overnight Oats, and Nut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies.
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 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.
Dr. Tara Moncman of Rothman Orthopaedics is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of all foot and ankle conditions. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine at Jefferson Health System in Stratford, NJ. She followed with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Rothman Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Moncman has particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and uses this technique to treat bunions and other forefoot disorders. She also specializes in total ankle replacements, deformity correction, arthritis, and neuromuscular conditions (stroke, Charcot-Marie-Tooth).
Dr. Moncman was a collegiate soccer player and has run ultra-marathons on five different continents. She has a special interest in treating athletes, including tendon/ligament repair/reconstruction, cartilage repair, and arthroscopy. She has authored numerous research publications and is a host of the Orthopod-cast Gamechanger podcast series on new treatment trends in Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Moncman is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, and the Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society.
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.
Registration Note:
Please note: As of August 2023, when you register via Eventbrite for community education programs at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, you are now required to accept our Waiver and Release as part of the Eventbrite checkout process. Visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/waiverandrelease for more details.
