day by day

Fun events, helpful tips and monthly to-do’s for June

National Donut Day: Treat yourself!

5th Annual Running of the Donuts at the Baseline Trailhead

Florida Safari at Silver Springs State Park (First Sunday of every month, 10am)

Trivia Night at Vibranium Comics

Clean patio furniture and grill.

30 min. aerobic exercise

Host a pool party or backyard bash.

Father’s Day

Pick up any lastminute groceries for family get-togethers.

30 min. aerobic exercise

National Running Day: Big Hammock Race Series Season 3 Kickoff at the Paddock Mall, 6pm

Organize the garage. Chair Yoga at Blissful Life Corporation (Every Wednesday, 10:30am)

Search for a new recipe to try Wash exterior windows.

Reading with a Ranger at the Heritage Nature Conservancy

Make homemade blueberry popsicles. (See recipe below.)

Ocala Comedy Showcase at the Reilly Arts Center

Ocala K-mart Cruise-In

FLAG DAY

Throw away 10 items you no longer need or use.

Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series at Webb Field, Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Complex (Every Friday through Aug. 17)

See Mamma Mia! at the Ocala Civic Theatre.

Buy sunscreen, hat and beach ball.

Spend the day at the beach.

Ocala Comic Con at the Hilton Ocala

30 min. aerobic exercise

Try a new grilling recipe. Clean out window tracks. Replace faded door mats with new ones.

30 min. aerobic exercise

yum!

If you’ve experienced summer in Florida, you know that things are about to heat up. We are here to help you cool down. Check out this poppin’ recipe for the hottest of days.

AARP Two-Day Safe Driving Class at the Senior Wellness Community Center

HOMEMADE BLUEBERRY POPSICLES

2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed

1⁄4 cup apple juice

2 tablespoons honey

1⁄2 lemon, juiced

1 pinch salt

Tune into the Houston Astros @ Tampa Bay Rays game at 7:10pm

Pick wildflowers for a dinner table arrangement. Take a trip in the glass bottom boats at Silver Springs State Park.

Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. › Pour into popsicle molds. › Place in freezer until completely frozen. › If you do not have popsicle molds, you can substitute 3-ounce plastic cups. › Pour mix into cups, cover with foil and place in freezer until half frozen. › Insert a popsicle stick into center of cup. › Place back in freezer until completely frozen.

*To register for Ocala Health events, call (800) 530-1188 or visit OcalaHealthSystem.com