DIABETES & STROKE: HOW TO ELIMINATE THE RISK FACTORS |
Presented by: Amy Waller, MSN,
Nurse Practitioner, Diabetes Educator |
Time:
Thursday,
May 3 |
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ATRIAL FIBRILLATION & STROKE |
Presented by: Leonard Savino, MD,
FACC,
Medical Health Center’s Cardiologist. |
Time:
Thursday,
May 10 |
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ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA: SENIOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH |
Presented by: Daniel Weinberg, MD, board certified Psychiatrist, Medical Director at The Vines Hospital Join Daniel to learn the differences between Alzheimer’s and Dementia and what treatment options are available. |
Time:
Thursday,
May 17 |
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STROKE PREVENTION |
Presented by: Michelle Hamilton, RN,
Stroke Coordinator at Ocala Health. |
Time: Thursday,
May 24 |
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FALL & BALANCE: HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK FACTORS |
Presented by: Adam J. Hunt, DrPh,
MBA, Injury Prevention Coordinator at
Ocala Health |
Time: Thursday,
May 31 |
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May Events |
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| Every Tuesday, May 1 - 29 9:30 - 10:30 & 10:30 - 11:30 |
SILVERSNEAKERS FLEX CLASS Instructor: Gail Crane, Retired Physician Assistant
Join Gail to experience the benefits of the FLEX fitness
classes which includes mild cardio, mild resistance/
weight training and stretch/flexibility and balance. |
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| Every Tuesday, May 1 - 29 11:30 - 1:30 |
BOWLING LEAGUE AT AMF GALAXY LANES
WEST ON EASY STREET Cost: $5.35 per person for two games, and includes
bowling shoes. |
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| Every Thursday, May 3 - 31 9:30 - 10:30 |
SILVERSNEAKERS FLEX CLASS -
ADVANCED
Instructor: Meredith Williams, certified SilverSneakers
instructor, Next Step Fitness Instructor.
This is an advanced class for those who want a more challenging workout. |
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| Fridays May 4 & 25 10:00 - 11:00 |
LATIN DANCING Instructor: Natalia Patino, Zumba Gold certified, Too
Your Health Spa. Join Naomi as she teaches
different types of latin dancing which is easy to learn
and an excellent way to get in shape. |
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| Every Friday, May 4 - 25 1:00 - 2:00 |
FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE
Instructor: Leah Oxendine Miller, GMP certified flexibility
specialist and Silver Sneakers certified, The Zone Fitness
Center. This is a class that offers techniques of stabilization and how to reactivate muscles that have not been used with simple techniques that will improve not only cognitive response to the brain and muscle but also stabilization and balance. |
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| Friday,
May 4 2:00 -4:00 |
KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY BINGO
Instructor:
Brenda Williams, Healthy55 Coordinator
Come join Brenda for an exciting day of bingo games.
Prizes for best derby hats! |
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| Monday,
May 7 - 21 9:00 - 10:00 |
CHAIR YOGA Instructor: Isabel Brizzard, certified yoga instructor
Join Isabel to learn a gentle form of yoga that is
practical sitting on a chair or standing using a chair
for support. The benefits of yoga include improved
strength, improved flexibility and reduced stress and
improved mental clarity. | |
| Monday,
May 7 10:30 - 11:30 |
IMAGING ROLES & STROKE PREVENTION
CARE
Presenter: Nicole Ramsey, RT, Chief Technologist at CareFirst
Imaging. Join Nicole to learn the roles imaging plays in stroke prevention. |
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| Tuesday,
May 8 1:00 -3:00 |
MOTHER’S DAY BINGO
Instructor: Shirley Hamilton, Healthy 55 Volunteer
Come join Shirley for an exciting day of bingo games. |
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| Every Wednesday, May 9 - 30 11:00 - 11:55 |
ABSOLUTE BEGINNER LINE DANCING
Instructor: Marilyn McNeal
This class is for those who have learned the basic step
patterns previously learned in an introduction to line
dance class. The class is progressive and always
adding new dances. |
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| Every Wednesday, May 9 - 30 12:00 - 1:00 |
HIGH BEGINNER LINE DANCING CLASS Instructor: Marilyn McNeal This class is for experienced line dancers only. | |
| Wednesday, May 9 5:30 - 7:45 |
CRAFT: 3D HANDMADE GIFT BAGS/BOXES
Instructor: Debra Dominy, Stampin’Up Demonstrator Fee: $10 for 3 take home boxes |
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| Friday, May 11 10:00 - 11:00 |
WOMEN’S HEALTH & IMAGING: DEXA
SCANS, ULTRASOUNDS &
3D MAMMOGRAPHY
Presenter: Nicole Ramsey, RT, Chief Technologist at CareFirst
Imaging. Join Nicole to learn the latest imaging technology used to detect breast cancer. |
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| Friday, May 11 1:00 - 2:00 |
MOTHER’S DAY INSPIRATIONAL TALK FOR
WOMEN
Presenter: Amy Waller, MSN, Nurse Practitioner,
Diabetes Educator Join Amy for an uplifting celebration of the awesomeness of being a woman and the many roles you play throughout your life, Take time for this positive affirmation and apprecation! Refreshments served. |
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| Monday, May 14 1:00 - 3:00 |
SILK FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Instructor: Sheila Ramos, owner of the Artist Hub Cost: $20.00 which includes vase and a large assortment of silk flowers. |
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| Monday, May 14 2:00 - 3:00 |
SPRING INTO PARKS & RECREATION
Presenter: Jim Couillard, Ocala Parks & Recreation Join Jim to learn what Parks and Recreation does and what services they provide to the community. Learn about the parks, their amenities, and recreation programs. | |
| Thursday, May 17 5:45 - 7:45 |
PAINTING WITH A TWIST:
FABRIC PAINTING
Instructor: Sheila Ramos, owner of the Artist Hub Cost: $15.00. Bring a piece of clothing or a cloth bag to paint. |
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| Monday, May 21 11:00 - 12:00 |
WHICH RIVER CRUISE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Presenter: Dianna Milller, CTA, Land & Cruise Specialist,
owner of Cruise Planners. Join Dianna to learn about exciting river cruises and plan your next excursion. |
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| Monday, May 21 1:00 - 3:00 |
CREATIVE CARD CLASS
Instructor: Susan Ricks, Stampin’Up Demonstrator. Fee: $10 to create 3 different cards. |
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| Wednesday, May 23 1:00 - 2:00 |
MARION SENIOR SERVICES: MEALS ON
WHEELS, TRANSPORTATION AND MORE!
Presenter: Cassandra Jackson, Community Care
Director at Marion Senior Services Join Cassandra and learn about the programs and services that Marion Senior Services provides the community, and how to qualify for them. |
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| Tuesday, May 29 9:30 - 10:30 |
PROPAGATING MILKWEED FOR YOUR
BUTTERFLY GARDEN Presenter: Pat Burns, Master Gardener |
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