Health calendar for March 26, 2024
Upcoming
Quit YOUR Way, Free Tools to Quit Program. Friday, March 29, from 2 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Programs cover all forms of tobacco. FREE:Nicotine replacement patches, gum or lozenges *if medically appropriate and 18 years of age or older. Participant workbook & materials. Presented by Tobacco Free Florida, MUST register by calling 407-716-6392.
FREE Liver Scans. Monday, April 1, and Wednesday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.ClinCloud is offering FREE Fibroscans One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Call 321-751-6771 to schedule your half hour appointment.
FREE Memory Testing. Tuesday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Merritt Island Medical Research will be offering free memory screenings at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Please call 321-305-5015 to schedule an appointment.
Chair Yoga. Friday, April 5, at 8:30 a.m.A body in motion stays in motion, come move with us! Class will be led by Beth Cooper at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Please bring a towel. Class size is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
I AM THE SOLUTION Health Summit. The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom is pleased to announce the "I AM THE SOLUTION" Natural Health Summit will be held April 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will bring together world renowned speakers and local experts in natural health and wellness. Speakers at the event include internationally recognized expert on nutrition and healing, Joel Fuhrman, MD, who will present Nutritarian Longevity Made Simple. Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, will present Surviving the Chronic Pandemic. Jennifer Gramith, ND, brings expertise in cancer, and lymphatic decongestive therapy and attendees can experience a lymphatic massage in her booth. Local experts Renee Hahn, DC, Clare Stagg, DDS, and Brendan Legel will share how the whole body can become balanced and pain-free, naturally.
Attendees can experience the Kombucha Bar, Drug-Free Pain-Relief, Hydrogen and Oxygen Therapies and Frequency Therapy which helps reverse pain and can also be used for a non-surgical face lift. Learn about EMF protection and peruse guilt-free goodies and much more. Be entered to win two free event tickets by texting your name and code Lilly003 to 407-373-5959. Save $24 with Code Lilly003 when registering at WhenYouNeedaFriend.com. Location: Space Coast Health Foundation, 1100 Rockledge Blvd., Rockledge.
Ask The Doctor Lunch & Learn Series, Nothing Beats a Great Pair of Healthy Legs. Tuesday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m.Join Dr. Hany Guirgis with Prestige Cardiology Consultants as he discusses vein disease, leg swelling, & varicose vein issues at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Lunch provided by Viera Health and Rehab. Seating is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
My Loved One Was Just Diagnosed With Dementia…Now What? Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m.Presented by the Estate Planning & Elder Law Centers of Brevard. Topics discussed, how to pay for long term care (home health care, assisted living facility, or nursing home) privately, through VA assistance or Medicaid so that you can make intelligent, informed choices. One size does not fit all. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Senior Health Friday with Nurse Lisa, Benefits of Medical Marijuana. Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. Presented by Dr. Frank P. Filliberto with Marijuana of Brevard, and Lisa Conway, RN, CCM with Senior Partner Care Services, at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Refreshments sponsored by Senior Partner Care Services. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Free mental health seminar. "Hope and Healing for Families," a community event presented by Restoration Counseling Space Coast, will be held April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Melbourne, 3301 Dairy Rd., Melbourne, FL 32904. Join us for a morning of inspiring support and empowerment. This event is dedicated to fostering mental health awareness and providing vital insight. For families seeking guidance. Expert speakers plus panel discussion. Complimentary breakfast provided. For additional information email info@restorationcounselingspacecoast.com. Register by April 10.
Nutrition & Pain Management. Thursday, April 18, at Noon at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940.Presented by Aquatic Health & Rehab. This presentation will discuss the causes, prevention, and treatment of low back pain. For more information and to RSVP, call 321-253-6324.
5 Movements to Better Mobility. Friday, April 19, at 8:30 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Class will be led by Beth Cooper. Please bring a towel. Class size is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
Protecting Your Feet. Friday, April 26, at 1p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Join Dr. Kathleen Bauer as she discusses the importance of foot health and its impact on those with diabetes. MUST RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Support Groups
Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group. Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. While the feelings and emotions associated with grief and loss are unique and individual to each person, one often can find comfort from the experiences of others. Limited seating must RSVP to 321-751-6771. Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare.
Kidney Smart Class. Take control of your kidney health by attending a 90-minute, no-cost Kidney Smart class led by expert educators in your community. You’ll learn about chronic kidney disease and its causes, diet and nutrition, benefits of employment and managing insurance, and treatment choices that may be available to you.
When: Thursday, March 28; 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville
For more information and to register, visit parrishhealthcare.com/kidneysmart
Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group. Thursday, April 11,and Thursday, April 25, at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. While the feelings and emotions associated with grief and loss are unique and individual to each person, one often can find comfort from the experiences of others. Limited seating must RSVP to 321-751-6771. Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare.
Parkinson’s Support Group. Wednesday, April 17, at 10 a.m.atOne Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Come and share ideas, make new friends at the Parkinson’s Discussion Group. Bring your questions and let us discuss our experiences and feelings as we deal with Parkinson’s disease. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group. Wednesday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimal care for the person with dementia. RSVP call 321-751-6771.
Ongoing
Parkinson’s Support Group. Every Wednesday morning, from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. We are are a group of people who have Parkinson's Disease that come together to talk about our experiences and learn from each other how to navigate this disease. Once a month we have speakers do a presentation about different topics and resources for Parkinson's in our community. We are located at Advance Fitness, 2176 Sarno Rd. Suite 102 Melbourne FL 32935. RSVP 321-693-9246.
Support group for caregivers of Parkinson’s patients. Will take place the fourth Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. at Advance Fitness, 2176 Sarno Rd. Suite 102 Melbourne, FL 32935. RSVP Janice Moia for additional information at 321-693-9246.
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Classes at Advance Fitness Melbourne. Rock Steady Boxing M-W-F 10:15 a.m.,12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Zoom classes Tuesday and Thursdays at 1 p.m. Tai Chi with Brad every Thursday at 11 am. $5.00 per person. Dance S.T.E.P.S. the first Tuesday and fourth Thursday of every month at 2:15 p.m., also can Zoom, cost: free. Significant others always welcome. Please call Janice Moia for any additional information at 321-693-9246.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meetings in Brevard County. Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. For more information on the Space Coast chapter, including more meetings and contact info, visit https://oaspacecoast.org/
Cocoa Beach: 11 a.m. on Monday and Thursday at the Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach
Melbourne: 1:00 pm onTuesday & Wednesday at MLK Library, 955 E. University Blvd
Merritt Island: 7:30 pm on Thursday at the Grace United Methodist Church, 65 Needle Street, Rppm 208
Indialantic: 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Holy Name of Jesus, 3050 N. Highway A1A, Outdoor Pavilion, Indialantic
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
TOPS Chapter FL 0043 Meets at 4:10 p.m. Tuesdays at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 3050 N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903, Room 101. Weigh-in begins at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $4 monthly chapter dues and new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0066 Meets at 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922. Weigh-in begins at 5:45 p.m. Cost is $4 monthly chapter dues and new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0164 Meets at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Wesley Methodist Church, 2075 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne (Mask optional). Weigh-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Cost is $5 monthly chapter dues and the new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0307 Meets at 10 a.m. Fridays St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 1255 Knox McRae Dr, Titusville, FL 32780. Weigh-in begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $5 monthly chapter dues and the new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 585-305-0626 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0456 Meets at 09:30 a.m. Fridays, Building C, Room 1, 625 Barefoot Bay Blvd, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976. Weigh-in begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $3 monthly chapter dues and new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0473 Meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Roseland United Methodist Church, 12962 Roseland Road, Roseland, FL 32968. Parking provided behind building. Weigh-in begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 monthly chapter dues and new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0506 Meets at 10 a.m. Thursdays at the Palm Bay Public Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905. Weigh-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $6 monthly chapter dues and new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0544 Meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays in the Fellowship Hall, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937. Weigh-in begins at 9:45 a.m. Cost is $5 monthly chapter dues and new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0876 Meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Building 2, Martin Anderson Senior Center, 1025 Florida Avenue South, Rockledge, FL 32955. Weigh-in begins at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $4 monthly chapter dues and new member fee is $49.72 first year only; yearly member renewals are $37. More info, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
Dance S.T.E.P.S classes. Classes are the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of every month and can also be zoomed. You just need to call 321-693-9246 for a link. At Advance Fitness, 2176 Sarno Rd. Suite 102 Melbourne Fl. 32935.
Exercise classes in Melbourne. Wickham Park Senior Center, 2784 Leisure Way, Melbourne, offers several senior exercise classes including: Jazzercise LO — Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30–9:30 a.m., QiGong-Tai Chi — Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m., Bones & Balance — Monday 10-11 a.m., Ballroom Dancing — Monday 6:30-8:30 pm, Chair Yoga — Tuesday 3:00-4:00 pm, Line Dancing — Tuesday, 4:15-5:30 pm, Strength & Flexibility — Thursday, 9:30-10:30 am. Call 321-255-4494 or visit www.bcwpsc.org for more information.
Senior exercise classes in Rockledge. Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 S.Florida Ave., Rockledge, offers senior exercise classes Monday through Friday. Members $1, non-members $2 per class except Bone Builders class which is donation only. The public is welcome.Call 321 631-7549 for more information.
Line dancing class. An excellent was to stay physically and mentally fit while also enjoying the social benefits. Beginner level. Larry Wright, Instructor (321-323-4928), Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., $5 a class, Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Fl 32940.
Free memory screenings. The Memory Disorder Clinic at Health First, 3661 Babcock St. 2nd floor, Melbourne, FL 32901, one of 17 state-funded memory clinics, provides free memory screening to anyone over the age of 18 who is concerned about memory. Memory screenings are not a diagnosis but an important first step in the evaluation process, serving a vital role toward detection and treatment. Call 321-434-7614 for an appointment.
Zumba Gold. Perfect for active adults looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Come ready to dance every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Everyone is welcome. Visit www.freedom7seniors.org or 321-783-9505 for more information. Drop in, no preregistration required.
Questions About Your Hearing? Personal Hearing Solutions, every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Sandra Wagner will be on hand to share information and answer your questions about hearing loss and solutions to it for a safe and healthy lifestyle. For more information, stop by or call 321-253-6310.
If you have items you'd like placed in this calendar, email Tim Walters at twalters@gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Health calendar for March 26, 2024
