February at the Center for Health & Wellbeing

Digital Education Programs February 2021

Please register in advance at YourHealthandWellbeing.org/Events Monday, February 1, 11 am

Heart Health – A Story of Recovery According to studies, nearly half of Americans have some kind a of heart condition. Though many suffer with heart issues, those who overcome the odds and improve their heart health have stories that reveal strength and determination in the face of adversity. Join us to hear the incredible story of Dr. David Metcalf, director of UCF’s Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab, and how he fully recovered from a serious heart condition. Learn how he used a combination of medical care, lifestyle modification and supporting technology to improve his heart health. Dr. Metcalf will be joined by a special guest cardiologist who will share heart-smart ways to keep you healthy.

Tuesday, February 2, 1 pm

Virtual CarFit - Finding Comfort in Your Vehicle

Traveling by car is a fact of life for most people but let’s face it, our cars aren’t always the most comfortable places to be. Because each person is unique, you may require different settings behind the wheel, not only for your comfort but for your safety. Join Fran Carlin Rogers, AARP’s Driver Safety National CarFit coordinator, to learn how well you currently fit in your vehicle and simple ways to improve your fit.

Tuesday, February 2, 7 pm

Stress Less - Nature, Video Games and Aerobic Activity

Many adults are now looking to video games both to alleviate boredom and relieve stress. In the case of stress reduction, does video game playing really work?

The Technology and Aging Lab in the Department of Psychology at University of Central Florida (UCF) has investigated various methods of reducing stress, including video games, exposure to nature, and virtual reality. Join Dr. Daniel McConnell, associate Psychology professor at UCF, as he discusses these research findings.

It’s Heart Health Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. All Heart Health programs are highlighted in yellow.

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

Wednesday, February 3, 11 am

Heart Healthy Cooking with Katie and Kendra from Edible Orlando

Thursday, February 4, 7 pm

Reducing Stress and Building Resilience For a Healthy Heart

Did you know a good diet of necessary nutrients can not only reduce the likelihood of heart disease, but energize you? By joining Edible Orlando’s Kendra Lott and Katie Farmand for this cooking demonstration, you will learn simple techniques and tips for heart-healthy cooking. Lott and Farmand will show you how to make two simple and savory recipes using fresh ingredients; featured dishes include Tomato Salad with Walnut Pesto and One-Pot Braised Chicken with Cabbage.

Thursday, February 4, 1 pm

Personality Test - How to Find Your True Colors

It is an incredible feeling to understand yourself and to be understood. But let’s face it — how successful and happy you are can be related to your personality type; it can profoundly affect your way of living and interaction with the world. In this program, Dr. Stacey Malaret, director of the University of Central Florida Lead Scholars Academy, will help you identify your individual leadership style and personality type, how your type works best in a team and how to have a good relationship with people who have a different type than you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? How you feel directly affects your nervous, hormonal and immune systems, which affects your heart health. Join wellness coach and HeartMath® trainer Kelly Andrews on a journey back to your heart — your heart will thank you!

Andrews will share tools you can use from HeartMath®, a system of stress-intervention techniques, methods and technology backed by scientific research to reduce your stress and help you build better resilience and health.

Monday, February 8, 11 am

Creating Fun Florals for Valentine’s Day Shower yourself with love and create your own floral arrangement just in time for Valentine’s Day. Join local flower show judge and floral design expert Emily Bader in this interactive workshop as she demonstrates how to arrange three different Valentine-themed floral designs.

Tuesday, February 9, 1 pm

Time Machine Trivia Grab your thinking cap and set the time machine way back for this interactive and fun trivia game. Get ready to test your knowledge from decades past and learn some fun facts along the way. Join Sara Wright, Wellbeing Guide at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, and Kate Stone, Guest Services Manager, on this journey from the 1950’s through the 1970’s, where Elvis was king, bell bottoms were all the rage and everyone had a pet rock.

Tuesday, February 9, 7 pm

Mindfulness for Heart Health Mindfulness is described as paying attention in a particular way - on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. That’s it. Be here now. Simple right?

But simple isn’t always easy. The purpose of practicing mindfulness is to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing and not overly reactive to what is going on around us. Can you imagine how this can help with supporting your heart health? In this program, you won’t have to imagine as Certified Mindfulness Coach and Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco guides you through meditation and shares how mindfulness can improve your heart health.

Wednesday, February 10, 11 am

How to Bake Heart-Healthy Recipes This February, treat yourself to dessert without the sugar spike. In honor of Heart Health Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, Chef Collette Haw of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen will share what isn’t heart-healthy about traditional baking while demonstrating how to transform your traditional baking recipes into heathier versions. Featured dishes include Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, Healthy Carrot Cake Cheesecake and Chocolate Avocado Truffles.

Thursday, February 11, 1 pm

How to Make Your Workout Effective with Healthy Heart Rate Zones Have you ever been at your gym or fitness center and noticed a heart rate zone sign posted? With multiple colors, number and age ranges, and more, these heart rate zone signs can seem daunting to decipher and even more difficult to put into practice during your workout. Let Crosby Wellness Center Personal Trainer and Medical Integration Specialist Lawrence Phelps help you understand the importance of heart rates and intervals and the rate of perceived exertion. You’ll also learn the benefits of working within each zone to maximize your heart rate, and how to intensify your training and make your workout regimen effective.

February

at the Center for Health & Wellbeing is Heart Health Month!

Heart disease is one of the most widespread and complicated health challenges, both in the United States and around the world. But despite the enormous challenges of heart disease, there is good news. Many risk factors for heart disease can be easily mitigated, including lack of physical activity, poor diet and tobacco use. This February, make a commitment to your health with some simple lifestyle changes – your heart will thank you!

Did You Know?

Research suggests that regular social interaction and social connectedness play an important role in heart health. How? Staying connected with friends and family can mitigate stress and fend off depression—both of which are risk factors for heart disease.

Heart Health Tip Get moving! The CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week. Get your heart pumping with a brisk walk or jog up the steps.

Thursday, February 11, 7 pm

Intro to Poetry and Spoken Word This program is back by popular demand! Get your creatives juices flowing when you join professional writer and Central Florida Community Arts Teaching Artist Dominique Marmolejo for this introductory and interactive spoken word poetry workshop. Learn to express yourself through the art of words by creating original poetry and spoken word pieces; use the rhythm of words and the emotion behind them to create original works that can be written down or performed.

Tuesday, February 16, 1 pm

A Peek at Senior Technology Whether it’s the latest in mobile devices and wearables or inspiration from the brain trusts of Aging 2.0, innovations abound for today’s seniors. Did you know the active-aging industry in the U.S. — that includes everything from safety and smart-living to wellness and fitness technologies — is expected to triple in the next few years? There are a host of new and inspiring ideas designed for — and often by — seniors that make life easier and support your engagement in activities that fall under the Seven Dimensions of Wellbeing. In this program presented by Dr. David Metcalf, director of UCF’s Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab, you’ll learn about the cutting-edge technologies helping seniors perform healthy, regular tasks in their daily life.

Wednesday, February 17, 11 am

Healthful Cooking Your Heart Will Love Like many other chronic conditions, heart disease can often be prevented or managed through diet and lifestyle adjustments. In honor of Heart Health Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, Chef and Culinary Nutrition Educator Jenny Breen will demonstrate three recipes full of flavor and fun while also sharing how they can be heart healthy.

Chef Breen will also discuss simple techniques and interesting combinations to get the most out of seasonal ingredients. This cooking demonstration will be an opportunity for you to explore new and creative approaches to integrating whole foods into your life.

Thursday, February 18, 1 pm

Making a Difference - Serving Others While Nurturing Ourselves

Tuesday, February 16, 7 pm

Vermiculture and Creating Your Own Worm Bin with Fleet Farming Composting with worms at home, or the practice of vermiculture, is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste while creating a nutrient rich soil amendment for your garden. Join Fleet Farming Manager Caroline Chomanics in this class intended for growers to learn the basics of vermiculture and how to build your own worm bin at home.

In this workshop presented by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alison Issen, we will explore the rhythms of compassion and ways to balance our needs with the vast needs of those we serve. You will learn how to take care of yourself while deepening your capacity and motivation for compassionate action in the world.

Thursday, February 18, 6 pm

AdventHealth Walk with a Doc Virtual Walk with a Doc is a free and safe way to step into fitness, fun and fellowship during COVID-19.

Please join our AdventHealth physician experts for a virtual walk as they chat about new health topics at 6 PM on the AdventHealth Winter Park Facebook page.

This program is presented by AdventHealth.

Thursday, February 18, 7 pm

Fundamentals of Singing

Tuesday, February 23, 1 pm

Heart-to-Heart – How to Repair and Recharge Your Relationships Humans are social animals; we need each other. But it’s possible that too much togetherness with partners during the pandemic has caused stress at home. How do we best connect, communicate, recharge or repair relationships? In this unique session presented by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Jill Hamilton Buss, you will learn how to reconnect and recharge your relationships with evidence-based strategies.

Tuesday, February 23, 7 pm

If you love to sing or are looking to improve your singing ability, this program is for you! In this interactive workshop, Kelly Sardinas, teaching artist at Central Florida Community Arts, teaches you the basics of singing through vocal exercises and familiar songs.

Discover the foundation of good singing by working through concepts like breath support, pitch matching and diction. This class is also a good fit for those who have little to no experience in a choir or music class, or anyone who wishes to go back to the basics!

Monday, February 22, 11 am

The Times They Are A-Changin’ - How Protest Music Helped Shape America While rock ‘n’ roll artists did not invent the concept of protest music, artists like Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran and Bob Dylan helped shape the changing of America in the last half of the 20th century. Join William McKeen, Boston University professor and American author of “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay,” in this seminar as he shares how rock ‘n’ roll music shaped society and how the genre is still impacting protesting in America today.

Time Smart - How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life

According to recent studies, there is an 80 percent chance you are time poor. What does time poor mean? Four out of five adults report feeling that they have too much to do and not enough time to do it. In this program, author and Harvard Business School Professor Ashley Whillans will share proven strategies for improving your “time affluence.” These scientifically grounded techniques will free up your seconds, minutes, and hours that over the long term become weeks and months for you to reinvest in positive, healthy activities.

Wednesday, February 24, 11 am

Power Your Life - Foods to Fuel a Healthy Heart Do you know what it takes to fuel a healthy heart? In this program, Chef Collette Haw of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen will share what ingredients to avoid, what foods to consume less of and what tools you can use to continue eating heart healthy on every occasion. Learn the top nutrients that keep your heart beating at its best while Chef Haw demonstrates easy, budget-conscious meals you can whip up in minutes.

Thursday, February 25, 1 pm

Classical Music and Painting

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You could say art and classical music go hand-inhand – classical music has inspired some of the world’s most famous masterpieces after all. Now, you yourself can be inspired in this interactive seminar led

by Central Florida-based artist Grace Sellers. Create guided art while listening to classical music, letting it influence your own masterpiece. Learn basic watercolor techniques and have a chance to create (and perhaps share) your own paintings with others. If you would love to create art but are also not sure how to get started, this program is for you.

Thursday, February 25, 7 pm

Habits and Rituals for Mindful, Resilient Couples Whether you have been with your partner for a few months or a few decades, no doubt your relationship has become somewhat automated. The trouble is all this automation does not necessarily produce the attention, connection, and affection you and your partner desire.

In this program, Certified Mindfulness Teacher Kristen Manieri will help you create habits and rituals that help you connect to and engage with your partner with intention and presence. You will learn habits you and your partner can create on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly basis to keep you two happily and mindfully attuned to each other.

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Learn. Engage. Be Inspired.

Join us and get StrongHER!

StrongHER: A Workshop for Women This four-week workshop is designed for women specifically, with a focus on how exercise and weight training can make a positive impact of your life. These classes will: • •

Focus on developing proper form and confidence.

Break down the barriers that women sometimes face when weight training.

SESSION

February 15th-March 11th

DAY

Mondays & Thursdays

TIME

10:30am

LOCATION Fitness Studio COST

$99 (for 8 sessions)

INSTRUCTOR

Danielle Mize Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer

For more information or to register, please visit the Member Services Desk at Crosby Wellness Center.

WPH-1413243_0121 *Space is limited. Min. of three participants required, with a maximum of eight. No refunds will be issued, and registration in non-transferable. Participants required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

2005 Mizell Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32792 • crosbywellnesscenter.org