Health calendar for Jan. 23, 2024
Upcoming
Senior Health Fair. The first Senior Health Fair of the season will be held Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne. The event is an excellent source for seniors and caregivers to access resources and information on independent aging, meet face to face with health and legal professionals in our community to talk about their needs and learn about options when it comes to everything from health to hobbies. Seniors will have a chance to speak with knowledgeable representatives, collect brochures and other free items from the exhibitors, receive free health screenings, socialize with other seniors, enjoy coffee, snacks, giveaways, refreshments, and try for fun door prizes. For more information on the event visit www.platinumexpos.com
Chair Yoga. Friday, Feb. 2, at 8:30 a.m.A body in motion stays in motion, come move with us at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Class will be led by Beth Cooper. Please bring a towel. Class size is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
FREE Liver Scans. Monday, Feb. 5, and Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.ClinCloud is offering FREE Fibroscans One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Call 321-751-6771 to schedule your half hour appointment.
FREE Memory Testing. Tuesday, Feb. 6, and Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Merritt Island Medical Research will be offering free memory screenings at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Please call 321-305-5015 to schedule an appointment.
Senior Health Friday with Nurse Lisa, Tips to Maintain a Healthy Heart! Friday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Presented by Lisa Conway, RN, CCM with Senior Partner Care Services. Refreshments sponsored by Senior Partner Care Services. RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Ask The Doctor Lunch & Learn Series. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Seating is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
Coffee & Conversation: Chat With a Memory Health Expert. Thursday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Join us for an open Q & A with Deidra Shubert, a memory and brain health specialist, from Merritt Island Medical Research. Limited seating, must RSVP to 321-751-6771.
5 Movements to Better Mobility, Friday February 16th, at 8:30m. Class will be led by Beth Cooper. Please bring a towel. Class size is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
Hearing Loss [= Brain Stress?], Lunch and Learn Seminar. Friday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. This presentation brought to you by Personal Hearing Solutions. During this presentation you will learn how living with hearing loss negatively impacts our ability to think and what we can do about it. Boxed lunch provided, must RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Low Back Pain: Causes, Prevention, Treatment. Thursday, Feb. 22, at noon.atOne Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. 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.
Quit YOUR Way, Free Tools to Quit Program. Friday, Feb. 23, from 2p.m.atOne Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. 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.
South Brevard Ostomy Association meeting. Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Melbourne Public Library, 540 E Fee Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901. We are a support group for people who have ostomies, and their families. RSVP not required.
Support Groups
Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group. Thursday, Feb. 8, and Thursday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. 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, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m.atOne Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. 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, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. 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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Health calendar for Jan. 23, 2024
