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JULY 9

Learn the basics of breastfeeding and breastfeeding management. 6:30-8:30p.m. Cost: $15. Leesburg Regional Medical Center, 600 E. Dixie Ave. Information: Contact Karen Lynn at 352.323.5960 or email KLynn@CFHAlliance.org.

JULY 11

Disease patients and their families. 1-2:30p.m. Conroy CREATION Health Center at Florida Hospital Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way in Tavares. Information: 352.253.3685.

JULY 14

5K

Athletes will complete a 10-mile bicycle ride, 3.1-mile run and ¼-mile swim. Waterfront Park, 330 3rd Street Clermont. Afterward, competitors will enjoy great food, an awards ceremony and live entertainment. Information: 352.394.1320 or email info@ sommersports.com.

JULY 11

Class focuses on the 28th to 32nd week of pregnancy when mother and partner work on breathing and relaxation techniques. They also tour the Life Center for Women at LRMC. 9a.m.5p.m. Cost: $50. 600 E. Dixie Ave. Leesburg. Information: Contact Karen Lynn at 352.323.5960 or email KLynn@CFHAlliance.org.

JULY 13

Emotional support and education for Parkinson’s

Interact with others who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases while learning tips and techniques to better manage the disease. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Dr., Clermont. 1-3p.m. Information: 352.241.7109.

JULY 15

MS patients reach out to others with similar challenges and discuss improved lifestyle management techniques. National Training Center, 1935 Don Wickham Dr., Clermont. 10a.m.-noon. Cost: Free. Information: 352.242.2350.

JULY 15

Certified diabetes educator Debra Dudley helps prediabetics and diabetics learn how to manage the disease. 5-6p.m. Conroy CREATION Health Center at Florida Hospital Waterman, 1000 Waterman Way Tavares. Cost: Free. Information: 352.253.3685.

JULY 19

Families enjoy a gentle yoga class, which combines basic postures with breathing and relaxation techniques. It’s a gentle to moderate workout for the entire body. All ages welcome. Vitruvian Health Center, 353 Plaza Drive Eustis. Information: 352.255.1969

JULY 24-25

Lake County’s version of “Dancing with the Stars” features local “celebrities” Gus Grizzard, Dr. Kathleen Thomas Gingras, Peyton Grinnell, Dr. Julio Valle, Sharon Nobles and Freddy Williams. They will be paired with professional ballroom dancers and perform live at Lake Receptions, 4425 N. Hwy. 19A in Mount Dora. Cost: $125. Information: 352.326.1265.

JULY 25

This event is part of the National Training Center’s Lace it up Series. This is a progressive race series, offering a distance for every level of runner or walker. Each race will be chip timed, and participants receive a finisher medal. 1935 Don Wickham Drive Clermont. Cost: $28 for early registration; $35 for late entry. Information: 352.241.7144

THROUGH JULY 27

Krista Guerrero will teach manners and social graces to children ages 4-8. Each graduate will receive a certificate of accomplishment at a luncheon. Classes are 4-5 p.m. Mondays at Marion Baysinger Memorial County Library, 756 W. Broad St., Groveland. Information: 352.429.5840

AUGUST 1-2

A person can burn 493 calories during one hour of moderate rowing, so why not immerse yourself in rowing with the Lake County Rowing Association? Lessons will be at the Clermont Boathouse, 1050 Lake Minneola Drive. Cost: $99. 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 303.656.8816

AUGUST 8

Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course that begins on Clermont’s residential streets, heads out onto the South Lake Trail and ends at Waterfront Park. 7:15 am. Start. 330 3rd Street Clermont. Information: 352.394.1320 or email info@ sommersports.com.

Florida Hospital Waterman’s 6th annual Celebration of Life Gala was held at The Westin Lake Mary. Attendees enjoyed live and silent auctions, as well as live entertainment provided by The Edge Effect. They also had an opportunity to win a diamond donated by Garner Jewelers in Leesburg. Proceeds supported the hospital’s emergency department.