WHOLENESS
Pillars of Healthy Living
Tuesday, September 3, Noon – 1 PM
Join Crosby Wellness Center’s KK Swanson for this in-depth workshop that will walk you through the pillars of healthy living, with specific, research-backed conversations on topics such as nutrition, exercise, mindful living, and social health. KK will help you jumpstart your goals for finishing 2024 stronger, healthier, and happier, and with her tips and techniques in place, you’ll get a head start for the year ahead.
Singin’ for Parkinson’s
Wednesdays, September 11, 18, & 25, 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Experience the uplifting power of Singin’ for Parkinson’s, a group that goes beyond singing, offering a warm and welcoming space for anyone with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Facilitated by Ashley Lewis, a Board-Certified Neurologic Music Therapist at CFCArts, you will connect with others, discover new skills, and let your favorite songs become a source of joy and improvement for Parkinson’s and movement disorders symptoms. Embark on this multi-week series where you’re encouraged to attend all sessions or join whenever it suits your rhythm. Space is limited; so sign up to reserve your spot.
Exercise Your Creativity
Wednesday, September 4, 1 – 3 PM
In these monthly art workshops, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to experiment with a variety of mediums and art styles and see how getting creative can improve your overall wellbeing. This month, teaching artist Ann Goodpasture will demonstrate how to create a meaningful art project using a rock as a canvas. No prior art experience required and all materials provided.
Self-Care Skills
Thursday, September 5, Noon – 1 PM
Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s an essential practice for each and every one of us. As our needs change, the skills utilized may need to shift as well. In honor of Self-Care September, we
The Center for Health & Wellbeing proudly hosts educational programs that inspire your healthiest self. Advance registration for all programs is required.
To register, please visit the CHWB calendar at YourHealthandWellbeing.org/events, call 407.644.2492 or stop by the CHWB Welcome Desk.
invite you to join Shainna Ali, Ph.D., a mental health counselor, for a workshop designed to teach you actionable, research-based methods to tailor your selfcare and cultivate wellbeing. Bring a lunch from home or stop at Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen on the way in and use your lunch hour to boost your mental wellbeing.
The REST of Your Life
Thursday, September 5, 6 – 8 PM
It’s official -- good sleep isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. However, knowing you need to get enough sleep isn’t enough to accomplish what can sometimes feel like a futile goal. This course, led by AdventHealth educator and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist Lisa Davis, will give you the latest discoveries in sleep medicine, equip you with dozens of strategies to combat common sleep thieves, and help you create a personal action plan to take control of your rest. Program fee of $35 includes an in-depth, take-home participant guide that helps with changing behaviors and strategies to use in your daily life.
Crystal Bowl Sound Meditation for Community + Connection
Mondays, September 9, 16, & 30, 7 – 8 PM
Join Certified Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco for community + connection, and to learn the basics of meditation and to experience a crystal bowl sound bath. Please note: the first class of each month is free, providing an opportunity for all to experience mindfulness and meditation, but subsequent classes include a $5 program fee.
Intro to Calligraphy
Tuesday, September 10, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Under the careful guidance of calligrapher Jana Ricci, you will soon learn to flourish with style, and in the process, discover a relaxing, meditative new hobby sure to improve your emotional wellbeing. You will learn the basic strokes and in no time, you will be making your own cards, gifts, and other special projects. Your $15 program fee includes all the materials you’ll need for this class and to get started on your own calligraphy journey.
Succulent and House Plant Gardening
Tuesday, September 10, 11 AM – Noon
Admit it – you saw a cute succulent at the farmers market, excitedly brought it home, but now it’s dead. Don’t give up your green dreams! Join Kellie Antonowicz, Director of Education at IDEAS For Us, for Succulent & House Plant Gardening, a class designed to help growers learn the basics of caring for plants for the home.
Tea Meditation
Wednesday September 11, 10 – 11 AM
Julie Ward, a certified ACE health coach, leads a tasting of herbal teas and accompanying meditations, guiding you to notice where the energy moves in your body. Program fee: $5.
Navigating Anxiety for Children and Teenagers
Wednesday, September 11, 6 – 7 PM
Most people would admit to having felt some level of anxiety, but what is anxiety? Where does it come from? In this workshop, led by mental health counselors from the CHILL Counseling Program, which provides counseling services at Orange County Public Schools, you will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety, and how this can impact our ability to function in school, work, and in relationships. You will learn some hands on and practical ways to help regulate anxiety, whether it be for yourself or your struggling child or teenager.
Sound Bowl Healing
Thursday, September 12, 2 – 3 PM
Join experienced sound healing practitioner Nicole Elliott, a Yoga Alliance certified meditation guide and Crosby Wellness Center yoga instructor, for a relaxing guided meditation and sound healing experience. Research shows that sound healing therapy can minimize and relieve pain, stimulate the immune system, reduce stress, and improve mental and emotional clarity.
Memoir Writing
Monday, September 16, 1 – 2:30 PM
We write our memoirs to preserve our legacy, to help us understand a situation, and to tell a story as only we can. In this workshop, led by Chris Hicks of Central Florida Community Arts, you’ll dive into memoir writing and explore a variety of prompts that will help you take that first step on your writing journey.
How to Create a Food Forest
Tuesday, September 17, 11 AM – Noon
One of the joys of living in Florida is year-round growing seasons for fresh produce. As grocery costs continue to
rise, have you considered setting up your own backyard food forest? Not only is gardening good for your physical health, studies show it is also great for your mental health. Learn how to get started, under the careful guidance of Melissa Goltermann of Momma G Farms. You’ll receive step-by-step instructions on how to plan and execute creating your own food forest in your yard, patio, or even balcony.
Increasing Attention and Reducing Stress
Tuesday, September 17, 3 – 4 PM
In this workshop, licensed mental health counselor Jill Hamilton Buss will share strategies to strengthen your ability to focus in a world vying for your attention, which will help reduce your stress and increase your ability to pay attention to the things that matter most to you.
Normalizing Blood Pressure with Diet and Lifestyle
Tuesday, September 17, 6 – 7 PM
While 1 in 3 adults in the United States suffer from high blood pressure as they age, the research tells us that high blood pressure is not an inevitable consequence of getting older. Focusing on certain diet and lifestyle factors can lower your risk of developing hypertension, and if you already suffer from high blood pressure, can decrease (or even eliminate) your need for blood pressure medication. In this class, Laura Varich, MD, a certified lifestyle medicine physician, will share practical lifestyle tips to start improving your blood pressure today, including a sampling of ingredients that contribute to lower blood pressure. Program fee: $10.
Building and Sustaining Resilience By Using Your Intuition
Wednesday, September 18, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Life’s challenges are inevitable, but how we respond to them shapes our future. Equip yourself with the tools to build resilience and harness your intuition for a more composed, innovative, and resilient life. Led by expert resilience trainer Stephanie Veraghen, in this engaging session, you’ll learn how to unlock the power of your intuition and build lasting resilience.
CHWB Book Club
Thursday, September 19, 1:30 - 3 PM
We’re excited to announce the CHWB Book Club is back! For our September Book Club selection, bring your recent favorite book to discuss. You’ll enjoy our spoilerfree discussion of attendees’ book recommendations and perhaps discover your next favorite. The CHWB Book Club discussions are led by Dr. Annette Kelly, an avid reader and founder and recently retired Board President of Neighbors Network.
Fresh Flavors with Allison: Foods that Improve Your Mood
Tuesday, September 24, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Did you know there are certain foods that can actually increase your happiness and boost your mood? No, we’re not talking about a pint of your favorite ice cream (although, we’re also not saying that can’t help from time to time!) Mother Nature has supplied us with a fresh bounty of delicious produce that can have powerful, mood-boosting effects on your mind. In this class, culinary medicine specialist Allison Harrell will show you how to feed your body and soul with the following dishes: Lentil Stuffed Peppers and Summer Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Program fee: $35.
Forest Bathing
Tuesday, September 24, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Enjoy a relaxed, sensory experience outdoors with certified forest bathing guide, Eve Payor of the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Forest bathing can be practiced by anyone and does not require any special equipment or skills, only a willingness to slow down and appreciate the moment. Come dressed to walk around the beautiful Ward Park, directly adjacent to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, and prepare yourself for an activity that will improve your body, mind, and soul.
Turning Around Chronic Disease
Tuesday, September 24, 1 – 2 PM
What is the cause of the current “epidemic of chronic disease?” And what can we do to protect our health? In this class, led by certified lifestyle medicine physician Laura Varich, MD, we will uncover the answers to these questions as Dr. Varich leads you through an exploration of the factors that launched (and continue to propagate) this epidemic, as well as the lifestyle moves that can battle it.
Fall Prevention Day
Friday, September 27, 10 AM – 2 PM
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Paul Lam back to CHWB! Dr. Lam is an internationally renowned Australian physician and director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute. He’s the creator of a number of Tai Chi for Health programs that have improved the health and wellbeing of millions of people. He will share the latest research and lead the audience through simple tai chi exercises. The day’s event will also feature other research and movement experts to help you and your loved ones prevent the devastating effects of falls. Light refreshments will be served. This program is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation and the Senior Resource Alliance.
FITNESS
Beginner Broadway Tap
Tuesday, September 3, 6 – 7 PM
It’s never too late to learn to tap dance! And with a playlist filled with Broadway show tunes guaranteed to inspire you to move, you’ll be ready to step into the spotlight in no time. Join Studio K dance studio instructor Amanda for a Beginner Broadway Tap that will transport you to the stage as you learn foundational movement and light choreography! No special equipment or prior dance experience required.
An Introductory Journey to Argentine Tango
Wednesday, September 4, 6 – 7 PM
Dancing is good for your body, mind, and spirit, and learning a new style can boost those benefits to even greater levels. Crosby Wellness Center dance instructor Isabel Acuna will be your guide to discovering the history, music, and dance steps behind the Tango, something she studied extensively in the Tango mecca of Buenos Aires. Bring a dance partner or we will try to pair you up with another attendee.
80’s Tone-up
Thursday, September 19, 3 – 4 PM
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 Aileen of Studio K for Throwback ToneUp, a strength and toning class using your own body weight that is set to all your favorite ‘80s hits!
Laughter Yoga
Thursday, September 19, 6 – 7 PM & Monday, September 30, 3 – 4 PM
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.
Line Dancing
Thursday, September 19, 7 – 8 PM
There’s a reason line dancing has endured as one of the most popular dance styles. It’s a great workout and it’s a great time! With Crosby Wellness Center group exercise instructor Bethany Mikesell leading the way, you’ll be challenged as you learn basic steps and put them together to form patterns that will have you dancing to great music in the company of friends.
Monday, September 23, 3 – 4 PM
Functional fitness prepares your body for the years ahead. Don’t lift weights just to look good. Lift weights so when you’re older you can get off the toilet (squat), walk up the stairs (lunges), and carry groceries (farmers carries). Lift so you can pick up your kids and grandkids. With Crosby Wellness Center’s Julie Rooth as your guide, learn how to stay fit for life!
Outdoor Yoga
Thursday, September 26, 10 – 11 AM
Welcome fall with Yoga in the Park. Breathe in the fresh air and connect with nature as we celebrate the change of the seasons with an outdoor yoga class in beautiful Ward Park, located just behind the Center for Health & Wellbeing.
MEDICINE
Baby Bunch
Mondays, 10:30 AM – Noon
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 aged from newborn to 12 months old. Schedule alert: There is no class on Labor Day (Sept. 2).
Movement as Medicine
Tuesday, September 3 & 17, 2 – 3 PM
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
Dementia Caregiver Connection
Thursday, September 5, 2 – 3:30 PM
It’s no secret that those taking care of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease experience an overwhelming amount of stress. It can feel like there is no relief or remedy for handling the demands of caregiving, but there is hope. At this month’s Dementia Caregiver Connection, you will learn tips for Caring for Those with Dementia at Home. Please RSVP by calling 407-236-9997 or emailing shannon.manning@visitingangels.com.
Food as Medicine: A Nourishing Approach
to Prostate Health
Thursday, September 12, 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us in-person or watch along live online for a special Food as Medicine cooking program, focused on prostate
health, featuring culinary medicine specialist Allison Harrell and AdventhHealth urologist Justin Emtage, MD. Allison will be working with ingredients proven to boost prostate health, including a recipe for Gochujang Tomato Tofu Over Rice. Program fee of $35 to attend in-person; webinar free.
Infant/Child CPR
Thursday, September 12, 6 – 8 PM
You’ve covered all the basics about caring for baby. Now, learn how to save your baby’s life should s/he suddenly stop breathing, experience cardiac arrest, or begin choking. This class, led by a certified instructor, will teach you how to handle these emergencies. Register at AdventHealthforWomen.com. Program Fee: $45.
Bloodmobile
Tuesday, September 17, 8 AM – 4 PM
Make a difference and donate blood! The AdventHealth Bloodmobile will be parked outside CHWB. All donations help local AdventHealth patients. No appointment necessary.
PT Screenings
Thursday, September 19, 10 AM – Noon
Most people in the U.S. will suffer from some sort of muscle or joint pain in their lifetime. With these screenings, an AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab licensed physical therapist will be able to do a quick assessment of any areas causing aches or pains and help you understand what is causing the pain. The PT will also show you some stretches or exercises to help relieve the pain. These screenings can help address problems before they become more severe and help prevent them from requiring more extensive treatment. Stop by the Healthy Living Experience to learn more. No advance registration required.
Stroke Support Group
Thursday, September 19, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
The stroke support group meets once a month to provide support, socialization, and education to all stroke survivors, families, and caregivers with guidance from the AdventHealth Winter Park Inpatient Rehab team. RSVP by emailing inpatientrehabcflsupportgroups@adventhealth.com.
Walk with a Doc
Thursday, September 19, 5:30 – 6:15 PM
Bring your friends or come solo and enjoy a 45-minute walk with a doc through beautiful Winter Park. AdventHealth Physicians and healthcare professionals are on hand to offer support and answer questions you have about your health. It’s a great way to exercise, get connected to reliable health information, and meet new friends. Program is hosted rain or shine, no RSVP needed. Walk-ups welcome! Call 407-619-0410 for more information.
You can now enjoy some of your favorite CHWB programs throughout Central Florida! These satellite opportunities are presented with WPHF community partners and are open to the public.
Register for these programs directly with the location organizations:
Basics of Strength Training
September 5, 10 – 11 AM
Winter Park Library
Baby & Me Yoga
September 16, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Maitland Public Library
Eating for Longevity
September 20, 11 AM – Noon
Winter Park Library
Recommitting to Your Goals
September 26, 10 – 11 AM
Winter Park Library
Wellbeing IN THE Community Fall Prevention Day
Pillars of Healthy Living
September 24, 4 - 5 PM
Maitland Public Library
Friday, September 27, 10 AM – 2 PM
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Paul Lam back to CHWB! Dr. Lam is an internationally renowned Australian physician and director of the Tai Chi for Health Institute. He’s the creator of a number of Tai Chi for Health programs that have improved the health and wellbeing of millions of people. He will share the latest research and lead the audience through simple tai chi exercises. The day’s event will also feature other research and movement experts to help you and your loved ones prevent the devastating effects of falls. Light refreshments will be served. This program is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation and the Senior Resource Alliance.