HEART HEALTH AND DIABETES |
Presented by: Amy Waller, ARNP, Diabetes Educator |
Time:
Thursday,
February 7
11:30 - 12:30
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WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE |
Presented by: Leonard Savino, MD, Cardiologist at One
Health Center. |
Time:
Thursday,
February 14
11:30 - 12:30
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MOCK STROKE |
Presented by: Timothy Carver, Paramedic, Ocala Fire &
Rescue. |
Time:
Thursday,
February 28
11:30 - 12:30
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CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE: WHAT IS IT? |
Presented by: Segismundo Pares, MD, Medical Director of
Life Care Center. |
Time:
Thursday,
February 21
11:30 - 12:30
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February Events |
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| Every Friday,
Beginning Feb 1
9:00 - 11:00 No New Registrants after February 1 |
MATTER OF BALANCE WORKSHOP Presented by: Adam J. Hunt, DrPH, MBA, Injury
Prevention Coordinator at Ocala Health and Lea
Caruso, Clinic Operations Manager for Strive Health
and Rehabilitation.
An 8 week structured group that emphasizes practical strategies to learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change the environment to reduce risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Class size is limited. |
| Every Friday,
Beginning Feb 1
11:00 - 12:00 |
LOW IMPACT AEROBICS Instructor: Jessica Watson, certified low-impact
aerobics instructor.
Group exercise isn’t just a fantastic way to break a sweat. You also have tons of fun and make new friends along the way, both of which are hugely important when it comes to making exercise a habit! |
| Every Friday,
Beginning Feb 1
1:00 - 2:00 |
FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE
Instructor: Leah Oxendine Miller, GMP certified flexibility
specialist and Silver Sneakers certified. 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. |
| Every Friday
Beginning Feb 1
1:00 - 2:00 |
IN STITCHES
Instructor: Linda Barilli. This is a class for those who enjoy knitting, crochet, embroidery and needlepoint. Everyone is welcome to join in and share their love for their craft. Please bring your own needles and supplies. |
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| Every Monday,
Beginning Feb 4
9:30 - 10:30 |
PLAY TIME: ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE
YOUR MIND AND BODY
Instructor:
Gail Crane, retired Physician Assistant. Join Gail to let your inner child come out and play. She will offer weekly mind and body games to engage in both individual and team fitness activities. The level of activity will be adapted in line with the majority of the participants. |
| Every Monday,
Beginning Feb 4
11:15 - 12:00 |
BEGINNING TAI CHI Instructor: Mike Messmer, certified yoga instructor with
Too Your Health. Join Mike as he teaches the beginner
level of Yang Style Tai Chi. |
| Every Tuesday,
Beginning Feb 5
9:00 - 10:00 |
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. |
| Every Tuesday,
Beginning Feb 5
10:15 - 10:55 |
INTRODUCTION TO LINE DANCING
Instructor:
Marilyn McNeal.
For the brand new line dancer! |
| Every Tuesday,
Beginning Feb 5
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. |
| Every Tuesday,
Beginning Feb 5
12:00 - 1:00 |
HIGH BEGINNER LINE DANCING CLASS
Instructor: Marilyn McNeal. This class is for experienced line dancers only. |
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| Every Wednesday,
Beginning Feb 6
9:00 - 10:00
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CHAIR YOGA Instructor: Jessica Watson, certified yoga instructor.
Join Jessica to learn a gentle form of yoga that is
practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair
for support. A focus on deep breathing combined with
gentle movements taken to the practitioner’s personal
level. Chair Yoga is a great practice for everyone, as
it deepens flexibility and strenghtens personal body
awareness. |
| Every Wednesday,
Beginning Feb 6
10:00 - 11:00 |
INTRODUCTION TO TOPS: TAKING OFF
POUNDS SENSIBLY
Presented by: Judy Dunn of Taking off Pounds
Sensibly (TOPS).
We are starting a new chapter at One Health Center and you are invited!
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| Every Thursday,
Beginning Feb 7
9:30 - 10:30 |
SILVERSNEAKERS FLEX CLASS
Instructor: Meredith Williams, certified SilverSneakers
instructor, Next Step Fitness Instructor.
This is an advanced class for those who want a more challenging workout. |
| Thursday,
February 7
1:30 - 3:30
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DIABETES EMPOWERMENT & EDUCATION
PROGRAM SERIES: THE HIGHS AND LOWS
OF BLOOD SUGAR - WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Presenter: Betty Flagg, Administration, Elder Options.
What you should know about the highs and lows of
blood sugars and how they effect your body.
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| Thursday,
February 7
2:00 - 3:30
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HEART HEALTHY DIET
Presenter: Jessie Driggers, Health Educator, Health
Education, Florida Department of Health in Marion
County.
Join Jessie as she reveals the simple steps you can
take for long term benefits to your health and your
heart.
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| Monday,
February 11
1:00 - 2:00 |
COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH
CHEF GENIE Instructor: Chef Genie Worthman, Marion Technical
College. |
| Wednesday,
February 13
12:00 - 2:00 |
CRAFT: HEART RIBBON SWAG Instructor: Sheila Ramos, owner
of the Artist Hub.  Cost: $10.00, includes all supplies. |
| Wednesday,
February 13
1:00 - 2:30 |
CPR TRAINING Instructor: Ken Warren, Instructor with Marion CPR
Training. Cost: $10.00, Education workshop and hands-on CPR training. |
| Thursday,
February 14
1:30 - 3:30 |
DIABETES EMPOWERMENT & EDUCATION
PROGRAM SERIES: USING EXERCISE TO
HELP MANAGE DIABETES Presenter: Betty Flagg, Administration, Elder Options
How to overcome barriers that prevent exercising. |
Thursday,
February 14
2:00 - 4:00  |
B-I-N-G-O: THE BEAT GOES ON Presenter: Shirley Hamilton, Healthy 55 Volunteer.
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONCost: $10 for 3 cards or $20 for 6 cards Grand Prize $200. Raffle prizes and 50/50 |
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| Fridays,
Feb 15 & 22
10:00 - 11:00 |
BREATHING, MEDITATION &
DEEP RELAXATION Instructor: Neelam Kohli, MD.
Deep breathing with awareness relaxes the body which
in turn relaxes the mind and brings peace, calmness
and harmony to your being. The session of breathing takes you to meditation and relaxation. Come join and see for yourself how this simple technique can unfold your life and bring you more happiness and freedom. |
| Monday,
February 18
1:00 - 3:00 |
CREATIVE CARD CLASS Instructor: Susan Ricks, Stampin’Up Demonstrator. Fee: $10 to create 3 different cards. |
| Tuesday,
February 19
2:30 - 3:30 |
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP Facilitated by: Amy Waller, ARNP, Diabetes Educator
Friends and family members are invited to attend. Join Amy for an open discussion on Diabetes. |
| Wednesday,
February 20
1:00 - 2:00 |
BRAIN GAMES: BRAIN TEASERS Presented by: Brenda Williams, Healthy 55
Coordinator at One Health Center.
Brain teasers, riddles, puzzles, and logical problems to
engage your mind. |
| Thursday,
February 21
1:30 - 3:30 |
DIABETES EMPOWERMENT & EDUCATION
PROGRAM SERIES: HEALTHY EATING FOR
CONTROLLING BLOOD SUGARS Presenter: Betty Flagg, Administration, Elder Options
What, how much, and when can I eat to control blood
sugar? |
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| Thursday,
February 21
1:30 - 3:00 |
MEDICARE 101: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED
TO KNOW ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF
MEDICARE Presented by: Daniel Antonov, Cornerstone Insurance
and Financial Services. |
| Thursday,
February 21
5:45 - 7:45 |
NIGHT OF CREATIVE PAINTING:
INFINITY BOARD Instructor: Sheila Ramos, owner
of the Artist Hub.  Cost: $15.00, includes all supplies. Acrylic on canvas infinity board - industrial or country. |
| Tuesday,
February 26
1:30 - 2:30 |
HOW YOUR HOUSE PLANTS CAN IMPROVE
YOUR HEALTH AND HOW TO
CARE FOR THEM! Presented by: Pat Burns, Master Gardener. |
| Thursday,
February 28
1:30 - 3:30 |
DIABETES EMPOWERMENT & EDUCATION
PROGRAM SERIES: PREVENTING DIABETES
COMPLICATIONS Presenter: Betty Flagg, Administration, Elder Options.
Diabetes can effect the brain, teeth, eyes and kidneys.
Learn how to reduce the damage caused by diabetes. |
| Thursday,
February 28
2:00 - 3:00 |
OCALA FOUNDER’S DAY 150th YEAR
CELEBRATION Presenter: Mayor Ken Quinn.
Join Mayor Quinn as he reveals the history of Ocala as
well as our current economy and future challenges. |
