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Community Education Programs
Center for Health & Wellbeing Community Education Programs inspire your healthiest self . With diverse topics in the categories of Wholeness, Fitness and Medicine, our dynamic programs are open to the public – no membership required – are free or low-cost and are presented in-person or via webinar . Please note the in-person programs listed here are just a sample of our full calendar . Program Categories:
Wholeness Fitness Medicine
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Thursday, april 7, 1 – 2:30 pM Vision Board Workshop
MoNdays, april 4, 11, 18 aNd 25, 7 – 8 pM Mindfulness and Meditation
This four-week program with Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco introduces you to the concepts of mindfulness and meditation. You’ll learn practical tips and simple tools to transform your home and work life into the state it deserves to be. Participants are encouraged to attend each week’s session of the four-week program, but it is not a requirement. Generations of athletes have used visualization to improve their performance and results, but what if those same principles could help you manifest wellbeing in all areas of your life, from relationships to career and hobbies to your physical and mental health? Vision boards are a wonderful way to start working toward your personal goals and dreams. In this program, CFCArts Teaching Artist Chris Hicks will help you spring clean your focus. She will lead you on a journey of self-discovery as you choose pictures to embody your next steps on your wellbeing journey.
Scan this QR code or visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/Events to view the full program calendar and to register for all upcoming programs. 9
Join AdventHealth for a course designed to help you achieve optimal health in body, mind, and spirit. By embracing and practicing the eight principles of CREATION Life (Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition) we can affect the way we care for ourselves and others.
Join professional florist Emily Bader in this program on creating your own spring arrangement. You’ll learn how to prepare flowers using oasis form, how to condition flowers, and how to understand the placement of flowers and greenery using principles of art: rhythm, contrast, dominance, balance, proportion, and scale. Program fee of $25.
Tuesday, april 19, 5:30 – 6:30 pM Orthopedic Wellness Series: Recovery After Total Joint Replacement
Find out what to expect after recovering from total hip or knee replacement surgery from orthopedic surgeon, Andrew Pepper, MD. This lecture will provide a thorough overview of pain control, mobility, physical therapy, return to activity and long-term expectations after total joint replacement.
Tuesday, april 26, 1 – 2 pM Welcoming them Home: The UCF Veterans Oral History Project
Join Barbara A. Gannon, Ph.D., an associate professor of History at the University of Central Florida and the coordinator of the UCF Community Veterans History Project, as she shares details about the extraordinary work being done right here in our community to preserve these stories for generations to come.
WedNesday, May 4, 1 – 2 pM Pilates Reformer Basics
Are you looking to achieve core stability and good posture? Or increase your flexibility while building strength? In this program led by Loren Weiland, an expert Crosby Wellness Center instructor, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of the Pilates reformer, a training machine that creates resistance to work every muscle in your body.
MoNdays, May 16 aNd 23; Tuesday, May 31
MoNdays, JuNe 6 aNd 13; Tuesday, JuNe 21 Wellbeing Walkers
Take strides to improve your overall wellbeing by joining the Wellbeing Walkers, our walking group that meets once a week and will help you stay on track by providing accountability and motivation along your journey to wellbeing. Stay in step with Sara Wright, the CHWB Wellbeing Guide, as you navigate the indoor walking track at the Center for Health & Wellbeing.
WedNesday, May 18, 1 – 2:30 pM Playing with Dirt – The Art of Kokedama
Learn how to take a mud ball and turn it into a beautiful moss and flower-covered sphere in this fun and interactive program. Kokedama is a Japanese garden art that may be placed on a platform or suspended from a string with the plant. Not only will you learn how to make this charming and clever piece of art, but you’ll also learn about the history of the ancient practice of Bonsai from program presenter Emily Bader, a floral expert. Program fee of $25.
Join AdventHealth for a course designed to help you achieve optimal health in body, mind, and spirit. By embracing and practicing the eight principles of CREATION Life (Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition) we can affect the way we care for ourselves and others; interact with our colleagues; and connect with our families and friends. 11
MoNday, May 23, 2 – 3 pM Strength Training with Osteoporosis
Did you know that osteoporosis leads to weak and fragile bones, greatly increasing the risk of breaking a bone after even a minor fall? In this program, learn how to properly and safely exercise to build strength while living with osteoporosis. Crosby Wellness Center fitness specialist Ethan Dorleans will explain the many benefits of continuing with a fitness program after diagnosis and will share important do’s and don’ts.
WedNesday, May 25, 5:30 – 7:30 pM Let’s Talk Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can range from mildly annoying to incredibly painful and as a woman, you’re likely to experience some form of it sooner or later. Learn about some of the common causes and diagnoses of pelvic pain in women from boardcertified GYN Surgeon, Steven McCarus, MD.
For a complete list of all programs, please scan the QR code on page 9 or visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/Events
Join AdventHealth for a course designed to help you achieve optimal health in body, mind, and spirit. By embracing and practicing the eight principles of CREATION Life (Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition) we can affect the way we care for ourselves and others; interact with our colleagues; and connect with our families and friends.
Friday, JuNe 10, 1 – 2:30 pM Mastering the Art of Floral Topiary
Give your home a touch of elegance with a beautiful, fresh floral topiary. In this program led by floral expert Emily Bader, you’ll learn how to create your own tall, grandiose and colorful topiaries so that you can enjoy these beautiful centerpieces any time you want! Each participant will take home a topiary to enjoy, knowing they can create their own for years to come.
Tuesday, JuNe 21, 1 – 2 pM The Men who Made Juneteenth Possible: Black Soldiers and Sailors in the Civil War
In this presentation, “The Men who Made Juneteenth Possible: Black Soldiers and Sailors in the Civil War,” Barbara A. Gannon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, University of Central Florida, will discuss the newest federal holiday Juneteenth, June 19, which commemorates slave Emancipation in Texas. This holiday is representative of all the emancipations that took place across the South during the American Civil War. This lecture will highlight the role of African-American soldiers during America’s most deadly war; men who fought to free their race and preserve the Union.
Thursday, JuNe 23, 1 – 2:30 pM Short Story Writing
Join CFCArts Teaching Artist Chris Hicks to learn the art of writing and creating short stories by using descriptive words to capture your audience’s imagination. Work with Chris and your fellow writers to create an original, creative work to share with your peers.
Cooking Classes
at the CHWB
The Center for Health & Wellbeing offers regular small-group cooking classes perfect for all levels of at-home chefs . We work with a roster of professional chefs to help you uncover new skills, discover different flavors and expand your repertoire of healthy cuisine, all in a fun and social environment . Please note that program fees cover the cost of materials . Join us this Spring in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre for these in-person cooking classes:
WedNesday, april 6, 11 aM – 12:30 pM In the Kitchen with Edible Orlando: Cooking with Miso
Miso is the latest “superfood” to take the cooking world by storm . Miso, a paste made from soybeans combined with grains fermented with molds, bacteria and yeasts, not only adds a rich flavor to many foods, but it’s also full of health benefits . Miso paste is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, is protein-rich and contains significant quantities of probiotics, making it a good tool for gut health . In this live, interactive cooking demonstration, Edible Orlando magazine editor Katie Farmand will showcase simple recipes that take advantage of miso, including Miso Caesar dressing, Miso pasta and Miso mushrooms and green beans . 13
WedNesday, april 13, 11 aM – 12:30 pM Eating Healthy to Prevent Acid Reflux
April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month . Join AdventHealth for a cooking demonstration featuring Dr . Mari Rivera, MD, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, and Chef Edwin, Executive Chef with AdventHealth’s Center for Nutritional Excellence, to learn how you can say goodbye to the burn and start enjoying the foods you love again .
WedNesday, april 20, 11 aM – 12:30 pM Family Make Ahead Breakfast
Join Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Allison Harrell as she demonstrates how to make three make-ahead breakfasts– or any meal since breakfast for dinner is so fun! These meals will save you time and money and will give you confidence knowing you are serving nutritious meals to your crew, without sweating in the kitchen . Join to learn how to make Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetable Frittata, Black Bean and Veggie Taquitos, and Customizable Breakfast Sammies .
WedNesday, May 4, 11 aM – 12:30 pM In the Kitchen with Edible Orlando: Fresh Cinco de Mayo Recipes
Authentic Mexican cuisine is full of vibrant, fresh flavors, and can be a healthy alternative to the more calorie-laden meals you find in many takeout dinners . In this live, interactive cooking demonstration, Edible Orlando magazine editor Katie Farmand will showcase healthy, delicious recipes, featuring interesting, unique ingredients and locally sourced items, to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, including Grouper with Salsa Veracruz, Veggie Tacos and Loaded Taco Salad .
WedNesday, May 11, 11 aM – 12:30 pM Conquer Your Cravings
Join Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Allison Harrell as she prepares three balanced recipes with nutrients and flavors that really satisfy while discussing how to balance your macronutrients so you’re not spiking your cravings . This is a demonstration-style cooking program, so prepare to sit back, relax and let our chef prepare the meal while you enjoy delicious items and chat about how flavor combinations and recipe composition can support you in managing cravings . Join us to learn how to make Kale Avocado Salad, Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies (and dough you can eat!)
Delicious, healthy recipes don’t have to be complicated to be good . In fact, the simpler they are to prepare, the more likely you’ll be to return to them time and time again . In this live, interactive cooking program, Edible Orlando magazine editor Katie Farmand will demonstrate five-ingredient meals using interesting, unique ingredients with a focus on locally sourced items, including: Crostini with Veggies and Goat Cheese, Pasta with Arugula, Lemon and Sour Cream, and Avocado Egg Salad .
WedNesday, JuNe 22, 11 aM – 12:30 pM Italian Instant Pot Meals
Do you have an Instant Pot sitting in your pantry collecting dust? Are you intimidated to use it? This tool will save you so much time in the kitchen and it really is so easy to use! Join Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Specialist Allison Harrell as she shows you how to use the Instant Pot to make delicious and healthy meals for your family and friends: Italian Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette, Pasta e Fagioli, and Bolognese with Spaghetti Squash Noodles .
Join us this Spring in the CHWB Nutrition Theatre. Scan this QR code to register for classes online.
