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Healthy Lifestyle for Men
2020-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
RSVP at 239-468-0050

An Apple a Day
2020-09-11 13:00 - 14:00
Cooking with Kat Series
RSVP at 239-468-0050

Fad Diets
2020-09-16 13:00 - 14:00

Spice up your Life
2020-09-18 13:00 - 14:00

The Amazing Liver
2020-09-23 13:00 - 14:00

Vietnamese Summer Rolls
2020-09-25 13:00 - 14:00

Seniors Blue Book: Medicare / Medicaid 101
2020-10-26 10:00 - 23:30
Participate in an online panel with experts who will explain Medicare/Medicaid basics.
RSVP to 239-468-0050.

Memory Connections: Helping You Through the Journey
2020-10-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
Memory Connections: Helping You Through the Journey is a series of online classes for families coping with memory loss, dementia and alzheimers. Register for one class, two, or all three. The classes are held at no cost to participant.

Topics include: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Caregiving and the Holidays, Asking for Help, How to Handle Questions, and more.

Estero Health and Wellness Fair: Goodie Bag Pickup
2021-01-30
Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting a virtual Health and Wellness Symposium on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, 2021. Local businesses and organizations will be live and discuss topics such as veins, memory, cooking demonstrations, and more. Goodie Bag pickup is Jan. 30.
Register for details: https://www.leehealth.org/EsteroHealthWellnessSymposium

Fourth Annual Estero Health and Wellness Fair
2021-02-03, 2021-02-04
The Estero Park and Recreation Center with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting their fourth annual Health and Wellness event.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will continue to offer an avenue of health information for the community but in a revolutionized way. There will be two options offered for this year’s event.
There will be a Goodie Bag Pick-Up on Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Estero Park off of Corkscrew Road. Health related businesses and organizations from around Lee County have supplied informational and promotional items for the goodie bags. The goodie bags are free, first come first serve.
Additionally, Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting a virtual Health and Wellness Symposium on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, 2021. Some of the same businesses and organizations featured in the goodie bags will be live and discuss topics such as veins, memory, cooking demonstrations, and more. To register for a program or for more information, please visit https://www.leehealth.org/EsteroHealthWellnessSymposium or call the Healthy Life Center at Coconut Point at (239)-468-0050.
This is a great opportunity for you to hear from some local agencies and learn more about how you can live a healthier lifestyle while in your own home.
For additional questions, please contact Becca Wemer at (239)-533-1470.
The Estero Community Park and Recreation Center located at 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd., Estero, FL 33928 is behind the commercial buildings on Corkscrew Road.

Live Longer Better Presentation
2021-03-18 16:00 - 17:00
Be a champion for well-being in SWFL! Learn more about Blue Zones Project and how you can help to make your community a healthier place.

Sleep with Ease: The Basics of Improving your Sleep
2021-03-24 12:00 - 13:00

The Connection between your Feet and Better Balance
2021-03-29 15:00 - 16:00
Podiatrist Dr. Patricia Nicolas will reveal the connection between foot health and better balance. Other balance programs also available this month. RSVP at https://www.leehealth.org/events/

Blood Drive
2021-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Spend a few moments of your time and save the live of another person. Your donation through the Lee Health Blood Center will stay in Lee County and benefit local residents and visitors in need. RSVP to 239-468-0050.

Drive-Through Health Fair
2021-04-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Take part in an interactive, drive-through health fair at Lee Health Coconut Point. Learn more about heart health, stroke prevention, nutrition, active lifestyle, COPD/Asthma, cancer care, hearing, vision, behavioral health and more. RSVP to 239-468-0050. The bloodmobile will be on-site for donations.

Neck Range of Motion, why is it Important?
2021-05-05 10:00 - 11:00
Learn why your neck’s range of motion is important to your wellness, and ways to improve and extend your current limits. RSVP to (239) 468-0050.

Stroke Awareness
2021-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
Fast action can make all the difference to a stroke victim. Learn the signs and prevention techniques. Part of the Workplace Wellness series. RSVP to (239) 468-0050.

Treating Invisible Wounds: PTSD
2021-06-10 13:00 - 14:00
Women are more likely to develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) than men after experiencing trauma. At any given time in the United States 8% of people are experiencing PTSD. What is PTSD, the signs and symptoms, and how is it treated?

Mobile Blood Drive
2021-06-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Your much needed blood donation will stay in Lee County and benefit local residents and visitors in need at the Healthy Life Center. You can also donate at the Bonita Community Health Center, 3501 Health Center Blvd, Suite 2100 by calling (239) 495-4372.

USA Independence Day 5K
2021-07-04 07:00 - 12:30 | Hertz Are, 11000 Everblades Pkwy, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Hertz arena’s central location creates the perfect spot to meet up with your family and friends for an Independence Day morning run and walk.

Hurricane Medicine Cabinet
2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Preparing for a hurricane means more than stocking up on gasoline and toilet paper. Explore the essentials in staying proactive, managing your medication, and other helpful first-aid tips for hurricane season. Virtual Event. RSVP at 239-468-0050

Skin Cancer Screenings
2021-07-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Skin cancer is on the rise, and early detection is the key to survival. A skin exam is the first step in diagnosing pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions to prevent further development. RSVP at 239-468-0050

Mobile Blood Drive
2021-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
The Bloodmobile will be at Lee Health Coconut Point to collect much needed donations. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Balance: the Role of the Brain and Inner Ear
2021-09-08 15:00 - 16:00
Join Physical Therapist Nathalie Grondin to learn about the brain and inner ear and how they relate to your balance. This session is part of the Balance Education Series. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Friends and Family CPR
2021-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card. This course is ideal for community groups, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Injury Prevention Live Webinar
2021-09-22 11:00 - 12:30
Education about methods and techniques available to reduce accidental falls, followed by a 15 minute Tai-Chi demonstration.
Register for the webinar at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkcuCorT0vHNzyDr6YZhQANo215voJvqBo or call (239) 351-5550
Step Smart is committed to empowering all older adults in SWFL to age well and stay falls free. We are partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week!
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Mental Health Awareness: Understanding the Whole Picture
2021-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Presented during “Mental Illness Week,” this presentation will help you better understand mental illness and provide important skills to lessen the effects and help recover from mental illness. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.
