Health calendar for Feb. 28, 2023
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Upcoming
Health Fair. The Barefoot Bay Health Fair will be held on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Center, Building A, 625 Barefoot Blvd, Sebastian, FL 32976. At the event seniors will have a chance to meet face to face with health and wellness professionals, receive free health screenings, socialize with other seniors, enjoy coffee, snacks and giveaways. Door prize winner every 15 minutes.
FREE Liver Scans. Monday, March 6, and Wednesday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ClinCloud is offering FREE Fibroscans the at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Please call 321-751-6771 to schedule your half hour appointment.
FREE Memory Testing. Tuesday, March 7, and Tuesday, March 21, from 11 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.
Community Health Fair. Tropical Haven 55+ Community, 1205 Eddie Allen Rd, Melbourne, FL 32901, is highlighting health by bringing back its annual Community Health Fair on Wednesday, March 8, from 1-3 p.m at the community Club. The event makes health and wellness information available to seniors and at 1:30 pm Coffee and Conversation with the doctor about Heart Health. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking and Free admission! For more information, contact (321) 773-1454.
Physical and Psychological Benefits of Animals and Seniors. Senior Health Friday with Nurse Lisa, Friday, March 10, from 10–11 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Presented by Nurse Lisa and Dr. Joel Shuy, Psy. D. Enjoy refreshments and be entered to win a raffle prize. Touch of Grey will bring friendly dogs!RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Value and Importance of Having a Memory Scan. Ask the Doctor Lunch & Learn Series, Tuesday, March 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Presented byRosemary Laird, Board-Certified Geriatrician, Head of Research Staff, ClinCloud Research.Lunch provided by ClinCloud Research for all registered attendees. RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
Osteoarthritis. Thursday, March 16, from noon – 1 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Presented by Aquatic Health & Rehab. Causes, Symptoms and Treatment. For more information and to RSVP, call 321-253-6324.
Tinnitus [and Hearing Loss], Lunch and Learn Seminar. Friday, March 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This presentation brought to you by Personal Hearing Solutions and Clinical Education Specialist Dr. Susan de Bondt, AUD from Widex. This presentation will center on the causes of Tinnitus, “Ringing in your ears”, and what can be done to improve it. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Boxed lunch provided, must RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Hemorrhoidal Artery Embolization, Lunch & Learn. Monday, March 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please join Vascular Interventional & Physicians for an informative lunch & learn presentation at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. This procedure is performed by doctors specially trained to do minimally invasive vascular procedures. Complimentary lunch, must RSVP to 321-751-6771.
PWR! Up for PD. Wednesday, March 29, from 1–2 p.m. Presented by Aquatic Health & Rehab at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940.. Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR) is an exercise program developed specifically for persons with Parkinson’s Disease. For more information and to RSVP, call 321-253-6324.
Support groups
Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group. Thursday, March 9, and Thursday, March 23, from 10 to noon. 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. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Limited seating must RSVP to 321-751-6771. Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare.
Parkinson’s Support Group. Wednesday, March 15, from 10–11 a.m. 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. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group. Wednesday, March 15, from 2–3 p.m. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimal care for the person with dementia. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP call 321-751-6771.
Ongoing
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.
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 at the Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach
Merritt Island: 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Hobbs Pharmacy, 133 N. Banana River Drive, Merritt Island - person to person meeting or call into meeting 515-604-9755 Enter 558911#
Indian Harbor Beach: 11 a.m. on Friday at Circle Club, 230 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbor Beach
Indialantic: 9:30 a.m. on Saturday at Eastminster Church, Melvin Hall, 106 N.Riverside Drive, Indialantic, FL
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.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Health calendar for Feb. 28, 2023
