Community Education Programs

Center for Health & Wellbeing Community Education Programs inspire your healthiest self . With diverse topics in the categories of Wholeness, Fitness and Medicine, our dynamic programs are open to the public—no membership required—are free or low-cost and are presented in-person or via webinar . Please note the programs listed here are just a sample of our full calendar . Unless otherwise noted, these programs are hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation . Programs may be moved to a digital webinar, depending on current COVID guidelines. Please watch your email for updates. Program Categories:

Visit us as we unveil the AdventHealth New Beginnings HOPE Art Exhibit, designed by AdventHealth patients. Through the AdventHealth Art Therapy Program, patients collaborated to create this inspiring masterpiece that highlights the positive health effects that hope provides each of us. The start of a new year often symbolizes new beginnings, renewal, and hope for positive change. This past year or so has been particularly challenging…filled with fear, uncertainty, and various challenges. Through hope and resiliency, we can overcome hardships and persevere. Light pollution — the inappropriate or excessive use of artificial light — is the most avoidable form of pollution. It can negatively impact many aspects of our lives, including the environment, our health and our energy consumption. In Florida, light pollution is causing serious issues for wildlife, especially for birds, sea turtles, butterflies and bees. Steven Miller, from International Dark-Sky Association, will share ways you can combat light pollution even in your own backyard.

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Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise practiced for thousands of years involving a series of movements performed in a slow, focused way. Join Instructor Alan Zemel to learn the ancient practice of Tai Chi and breathwork that will empower you to lower your blood pressure at will, increase range of motion, and develop a practice that provides an overall sense of calm in your life. Journaling is an affordable and effective activity that can help you stay focused and committed to a healthier new year. Join Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alison Issen to learn journal tips that will enhance your awareness and understanding of life, giving you the tools for new growth and creativity.

This four-week program led by Meditation Instructor Camille Sacco will introduce you to the concepts of mindfulness and meditation. You’ll learn practical tips and simple tools to transform your home and work life into the place it deserves to be. Each week, you’ll learn a little something different about mindfulness and meditation. Participants are encouraged to attend each weekly session of the four-week program, but it is not a requirement.

Learn more about strategic walking that can improve your performance in the long run and be used as a sample training plan on your fitness journey. Crosby Wellness Center Medical Integration Coordinator Danielle Mize will introduce the “RunWalk-Run Method.”

Every new year is a time for change. Like most of us, you may feel there’s some room for improvement in you and your family’s overall health. AdventHealth experts can help you feel whole this new year! Join us to learn steps you can take to start the new year on the right track. This program is hosted by AdventHealth. For a complete list of all programs, please scan the QR code on page 9 or visit YourHealthandWellbeing.org/Events

Two professors from Rollins College are on a mission to document changes to our most cherished landscapes – America’s national parks. “Visible Climate” combines elements of science and art. Lee Lines, a geographer, will lead you through a thought-provoking conversation on the constellation of ecological changes across the North American continent, sharing examples of his team’s research, including visually stunning photos.

Many people struggle with their weight. You may have some luck for a short time and then gain it all back. Bariatric Surgeon and Weight Loss Specialist, Dr. Betsy Dovec, will share some keys to success in keeping the pounds off for good. This program is hosted by AdventHealth.

Enjoy the stories of prolific Harlem Renaissance writer Zora Neale Hurston and her life-changing ties to both Winter Park and Eatonville. Join Hurston scholar and author Rae Chesny as she shares vivid details on the iconic author’s roots on the Rollins College campus and in Eatonville, the nation’s first all-Black incorporated town. Chesny will share how these connections impacted both Hurston’s life and career.

Are you looking to maintain your weight, burn calories and increase your bone density? Consider giving the treadmill a break and showing barbells some love. Join the Crosby Wellness Center’s new Fitness Manager to learn how you can get and stay strong at any stage in life with strength training.

Are you looking to achieve core stability and good posture? Or increase your flexibility while building strength? In this program led by an expert Crosby Wellness Center instructor, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of the Pilates reformer, a training machine that creates resistance to work every muscle in your body. 11

Join us for a special screening of the film, PlantWise. Unable to enjoy life because of their illnesses, six individuals struggling with debilitating health conditions search for a solution. As each embraces a whole-food, plant-based diet, their lives are forever transformed. National lifestyle medicine experts expose the results of poor food choices and reveal the powerful benefits of eating whole plants. After the film, join Dr. George Guthrie, Dr. Angela Fals, and Dr. Saadia Alvi, three of the experts in the film, for a Q&A. This program is hosted by AdventHealth.

February is American Heart Month. Join an AdventHealth expert as they discuss the importance of eating for heart health and what foods you should be incorporating in your everyday life. This program is hosted by AdventHealth.

In this first session of our yearlong CHWB Book Club, you’ll join Dr. Annette Kelly, an avid reader and the board president of Neighbors Network, to discuss “The Body” by Bill Bryson.

What happens to our minds and bodies when we engage in the arts? Magical, powerful things! In this session, experts from AdventHealth and CFCArts will team up to celebrate the power of creativity. Explore the many positive impacts the arts have on our overall health and wellbeing, including on our brains.

In this program led by HeartMath® Resilience Trainer Stephanie Veraghen, you’ll learn how the HeartMath techniques — peer-reviewed research on the science of resilience — can help you thrive in a world of flux, challenge and opportunities.

Good posture is more than just standing up straight – it’s an important part of your long-term health. Learn how to achieve better posture and alignment through this interactive session led by Crosby Wellness Center Director Matt Noe. Noe will demonstrate how you can strengthen your core from the inside out and alleviate pain and discomfort.

Have you always wanted to try yoga but didn’t know how to start? This program is for you. Led by Amber Dellich, Crosby Wellness Center personal trainer and yoga instructor, you’ll learn the poses, breathing exercises and benefits of this ancient practice.

Recycling all forms of waste allows us to change the waste cycle from a linear model to a closed-loop system. Join us to learn tips for doing your part to change the cycle of waste and help preserve our planet’s future.

You can thank a Florida woman if you’ve ever learned about or felt compelled to visit the Everglades, received breast cancer treatment or attended a historically black college or university. In honor of Women’s History Month, we invite you to learn about and examine the lives and accomplishments of eight remarkable women who made their marks as Great Floridians.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Join us for an informative luncheon featuring AdventHealth Medical Group physicians to learn why it is important to be proactive about your digestive health and get screened early for colorectal cancer. This program is presented by AdventHealth.

Explore the psychology behind being in awe and wonder—something philosophers and religious scholars have studied for centuries—in this dynamic program led by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alison Issen. You’ll learn about several fascinating discoveries surrounding the nature of awe and its effect on our wellbeing.

Get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day during this interactive performance. You’ll enjoy complimentary scones, tea, and Irish dancing by some of America’s top dancers from the renowned Magennis Academy, Orlando’s premier Irish dance school, as they display this beautiful art form through intricate footwork and vibrancy. Dancers will perform before teaching the basics.

Create a beautiful garden space and support the natural wildlife in your area. This class covers the basics of setting up a pollinator garden, including the best ways to incorporate Florida native landscaping and Florida friendly landscaping. Plus, learn tips for raising butterflies and caring for solitary beehives. This class is led by Fleet Farming, a non-profit program of IDEAS For Us.

Dr. Des Cummings, speaker and author of CREATION Life Discovery, will speak on the eight principles that point the way to enjoying the best health possible. He will share simple lifeimprovement tools you can use to feel better, improve your health, and ratchet your outlook-on-life meter up a few more notches. Not only can you feel better for yourself, but you can be present for your loved ones. This program is presented by AdventHealth.

“My Love Affair with the Brain” follows the fascinating and trail-blazing journey of Dr. Marian Diamond, one of the founders of neuroscience. She challenged the accepted norms of the time and forever changed our understanding of how the brain works, including its previously unknown ability to keep growing as we age. Following the documentary screening, an expert from AdventHealth’s neuroscience department will lead a Q&A session.