Health calendar for July 18 through 25, 2024

Upcoming

Top 10 Tips For Aging Well. Thursday, July 18, at noon. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Presented by Dr. Terry Shepherd with Aquatic Health and Rehab. RSVP required, call 321-253-6324.

Tinnitus Lunch & Learn. Wednesday, July 24, at 11 a.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Presented by Dr. Michele Gerrish. Complimentary lunch will be provided by America’s Best Hearing for all registered attendees. Seating is limited, RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.

Quit YOUR Way, Free Tools to Quit Program. Friday, July 26, at noon 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.

Support Groups

Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group. Thursday, July 25, 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.

Parrish Healthcare’s Caring for Caregivers Support Group. Care giving is a rewarding, yet demanding labor of love. Join us to learn how to care for yourself while you care for your loved one.

  • When: Thursday, July 25; 9:30-11:30 a.m.

  • Where: Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville

  • Facilitated by Janet Rooks, MA, CDP

  • For additional information, please contact Janet Rooks at 321-268-6800.

  • To register, visit parrishhealthcare.com/CaregiverSupport

Early Steps Community Play Date. A special play date for children five and under and their parent(s)/guardian(s).

  • When: Wednesday, July 24; 9-10:30 a.m.

  • Where: The Children’s Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave., Titusville

  • Facilitated by Mary Cancel, Family Resource Specialist

  • For additional information visit parrishhealthcare.com/EarlySteps

Ongoing

NEW LOCATION - Parkinson’s Support Group has MOVED. Their new Location is Christ Episcopal Church. 190 Interlachen Rd, Melbourne FL 32940. For more information or to RSVP e-mail [email protected] or call 321-345-1031.

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 9:30 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. Tai Chi with Brad every Thursday at 11 am. $5.00 per person. Please call Janice Moia for any additional information at 321-693-9246.

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 9:30 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.

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.

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Health calendar for July 18 through 25, 2024