Join us in person for "Making a Difference: Serving Others While Nurturing Ourselves" on Tuesday, August 30 at 11 AM. At some basic level, each of us knows that our fundamental wellbeing is inseparable from the wellbeing of the world. If we isolate ourselves and disconnect from the suffering of those around us, we are...
Join us in person for "Yoga for Menopause" on Tuesday, August 30 at 6 PM. Learn to support your journey through menopause with yoga. In this program, Crosby Wellness Center’s certified group exercise and yoga instructor Dawn Marie will discuss this important time in a woman’s life. Then, Dawn Marie will showcase yoga moves to...
Join us for "In the Kitchen with Edible Orlando: Vegetarian Cooking" on Wednesday, August 31 at 11 AM. Gone are the days when vegetarian cooking means tasteless, uninspired meals. Not only are vegetarian meals good for your health, but they’re also good for the planet. If you’ve been wanting to incorporate more meatless meals into...
Have you always wanted to learn to play a new instrument, but you felt overwhelmed and uncertain about how to get started? Believe it or not, the ukulele is the perfect instrument to learn for the first time, at any age. This introductory uke class, led by Kaileigh Anne Tayek, Director of the Schools of...
Join us at the Center for Health & Wellbeing for "Tai Chi For Arthritis" on Thursday, September 1, at 3 PM. Exercise is essential for good health and is even more important for people with arthritis. If you looking for a way to reduce pain and stiffness of the joints and keep bones and muscles...
Join us in person for "IDEAS Hive: Water Quality + Quantity" on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 6:45 PM. Florida is home to some of the most unique and biodiverse water bodies in North America. This does not go without its challenges. From issues in water quality to water quantity, the St. Johns RIVERKEEPERS are...
Join us for Learn Modern Brush Calligraphy on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. You’re ready to get your creative juices flowing but you don’t know where to start. Modern Brush Calligraphy is an elegant way to elevate your letters, greeting cards and even artwork for your home or friends. In this 90-minute interactive workshop led by...
Join us at CHWB for "Create a Watercolor Fall Wreath" on September 8, 2022. Do you have fall fever? Remedy your itch for all things autumnal in this watercolors workshop. Led by a teaching artist from Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts), you’ll learn how to paint a beautiful picture of a fall foliage wreath that...
Join us for "Throwback Tone Up: ‘80s Edition!" on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 7 PM. 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...
Join us for "Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection" on Monday, September 12 at 7 PM. Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection 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...
Join us in person for "Retrain Your Brain to Support Your Wellness Goals " on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 11 AM. So often, self-defeating talk, harsh self-criticism and difficulty tolerating physical and mental discomfort create barriers to the wellness goals we wish to achieve. Based in part on the work of Dr. Kelly McGonigal, the...
Join us in person for "Short Story Writing" on Tuesday, September 13 at 1 PM Do you have an itch to write but need encouragement? Or don’t know where your story begins? In this program, Central Florida Community Arts Teaching Artist Chris Hicks will empower you to capture your imagination and put it down on...
Join us virtually for "Dairy-Free Dining" on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 PM. Is dairy truly your friend? For many people, including the estimated 25 percent of the population that is lactose intolerant, dairy has been known to cause bloating, gas, cramps and diarrhea. Many of the most beloved dairy products, such as cheese, ice...
Join us in person for "Tea Meditation" on Tuesday, September 13 at 7 PM. Tea, with its centuries-old roots in Eastern medicine and cultural practices, has long been considered a way to good health, happiness, and wisdom. Now, modern western researchers are realizing tea’s role in managing mental and physical health – in addition to...
Are you experiencing aches, pain, strains or sprains? Don't wait for your injury to get worse. AdventHealth experts will be providing complimentary physical therapy screenings. No appointment needed.
Join us for "Food as Medicine: Cooking for Gut Health" on Wednesday, September 14 at 11 AM. Why is gut health so important? If you have an imbalance in your gut bacteria, you could develop something called dysbiosis, which can, in turn, lead to sleep disturbances, migraine, skin irritation, unexplained weight gain or loss, bloating,...
Join us for the live webinar presentation of “Food as Medicine: Cooking for Gut Health” on Wednesday, September 14 at 11 AM. Why is gut health so important? If you have an imbalance in your gut bacteria, you could develop something called dysbiosis, which can, in turn, lead to sleep disturbances, migraine, skin irritation, unexplained...
Join us in person for "Kick Up Your Heels with Irish Dancing" on Wednesday, September 14 at 7 PM. Back by popular demand! In March, the talented dancers from Magennis Academy, Orlando’s premiere Irish dance school, dazzled Center for Health & Wellbeing visitors with a special interactive performance of the ancient art of Irish dancing....
Join us "Cooking with Collette: Low-Carb Cooking " on Thursday, September 15 at 11 AM. Keto. South Beach Diet. Paleo. Some of the trendiest diets are characterized by maintaining a low carb eating style. Watching your carbs isn’t just a trend; it can be a key to sustained healthy weight management and, according to the...
Join us for an "Expressive Art Journaling Workshop" on September 16 at 11 AM. Change is constant. Just as seasons change, so do the phases of our lives. How can we prepare for change? It can be an opportunity to embrace things that are out of our control. Illustrate and convey aspects of life’s changes...
Join us for "In the Kitchen with Edible Orlando: Low Glycemic Cooking " on Tuesday, September 20 at 11 AM. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a system doctors use to measure carbohydrates in specific foods and to quantify how these foods raise blood sugar levels. In other words – not all carbs are created equal,...
Join us for " Sculpting Polymer Clay Beads for Beginners " on Wednesday, September 21, at 10:30 AM. Join Clay Artist Liz Kitchens as she guides you in designing your own necklace, bracelet, and/or earrings using colorful polymer clay beads. Kitchens will demonstrate a simple, quick procedure: how to condition, cut and sculpt polymer (Sculpy/Femo) clay...
Join us for "How to Go from Emotional Depletion to Renewal" on September 21 at 11 AM. Our emotions play a big role in determining how much energy we have each day. Sometimes we can have an emotion draining our energy and not even be aware that it’s happening. If you’re interested in reducing fatigue...
Move to your favorite action, romance, Disney, ‘80s and movie musical hits, while you burn calories and have a blast!
Join us in person for "Yoga for Menopause" on Wednesday, September 21 at 7 PM. Learn to support your journey through menopause with yoga. In this program, Crosby Wellness Center’s certified group exercise and yoga instructor Dawn Marie will discuss this important time in a woman’s life. Then, Dawn Marie will showcase yoga moves to...
Falls continue to be a national public health concern, but falls do NOT have to be a given for older adults. In celebration of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, the Center for Health & Wellbeing and the Senior Resource Alliance are joining forces to educate, empower and inspire older adults to minimize their risks for...
Join us for Natural Integrated Plant Management (Webinar) on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11 AM .Pests are an inevitable part of gardening and farming in Florida, but there are eco-friendly ways to combat them. Join Fleet Farming Program Director Caroline Chomanics in this webinar to learn more about natural integrated pest management. This program...
Join us in person for "Empowered Patient Series: Choice " on Thursday, September 22 at 2 PM. One of the most important things you can do to improve your overall health and wellbeing is to embrace the power of education. Learning about proven strategies, philosophies, and best practices will empower you to make positive, meaningful,...
Join us for "Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection" on Monday, September 26 at 7 PM. Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection 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...
Join us in person for "Cultivating Healthy Boundaries for a Happier Life" on Tuesday, September 27 at 11:30 AM. Everyone has a built-in alarm system that tells us when our boundaries are being or have been crossed. For example, if someone gets near you physically, you take a step back. But what about your emotional...
Join us for "Yoga and the Vagus Nerve " on Tuesday, September 27 at 6 PM. The conversation around the vagus nerve and its importance has become increasingly frequent in recent years. The vagus nerve is the largest cranial nerve in the body and is a key part of your autonomic nervous system, specifically the...
