Health calendar: Sept. 27, 2022
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Upcoming
8-Week Walking Group. Each Saturday beginning Sept. 10 and going through Oct. 29. People interested in joining will meet at 8 a.m. on the Running Zone patio for the first 7 weeks, 3696 N Wickham Road, Melbourne. On Oct. (8th week) we will walk/run the Ghostly Gecko together! To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbourne/GhostlyGecko5K. All participants of the walking group and the Ghostly Gecko receive a gift bag and an entry into a raffle for a free pair of shoes after the final walk. For more information call Running Zone at 321-781-8890.
FREE Liver Scans. Monday, Oct. 3, and Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ClinCloud is offering FREE Fibroscans 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, Oct. 4, and Tuesday, Oct. 18, 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.
South Brevard Ostomy Association meeting. The South Brevard Ostomy Association will meet at the Melbourne Library Community Room, 540 E Fee Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901, on Sunday Oct. 9, at 2:30 p.m. The mission of this group of ostomates and nurses is to be of service to anyone who may need education, advice or to find a source for ostomy products. For more info, contact homnrs1012@yahoo.com
Hemorrhoid Embolization, Ask the Doctor Lunch & Learn Series. Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by Dr. Derek Mittleider with Vascular & Interventional Physicians. Lunch provided by Vascular & Interventional Physicians for all registered attendees. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
Goals of Care, Lunch & Learn. Monday, Oct. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented by Dr. Ashlee Moore, Board-certified Acute Care Surgeon with Health First Medical Group. This trauma surgeon will discuss how to make complex medical decisions in the face of illness and critical injuries. Lunch sponsored by Viera Health and Rehabilitation Center. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Hearing Loss [= Brain Stress?], Lunch and Learn Seminar. Friday, Oct. 21, 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. During this presentation, you will learn how living with hearing loss negatively impacts our ability to think and what we can do about it. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Boxed lunch provided, must RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Living Well After Loss Series. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. This series first topic is, Caring for Yourself: Cooking and Shopping for One and Getting Help Getting Help When I’m Sick or Injured, hosted by VITAS Healthcare. Presented by Lisa Conway, RN, CCM, VP Senior Partner Care Services, and Pat Deangelis, RN, Clinical Nutrition Counselor. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Low Back Pain. Thursday, Oct. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Aquatic Health & Rehab. Causes, Prevention, and Treatment. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. For more information and to RSVP, call 321-253-6324.
Support Groups
Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group. Thursdays, Oct. 13, and Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. 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. Limited seating must RSVP to 321-751-6771. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Facilitated by VITAS Healthcare.
Parkinson’s Discussion Group. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 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, Oct. 19, from 2 to 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.
Veterans Support Group. Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon. This support group is for Veterans and families. Facilitated by Michael Tucker, MSW, Veterans Liaison, VITAS Healthcare. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP call 321-751-6771.
Ongoing
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: Sept. 27, 2022
