Fourth Annual Estero Health and Wellness Fair
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 (America/New_York)
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
RSVP at 239-468-0050

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.

SWFL Medicinal Plants
2021-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
This presentation covers a wide variety of medicinal plant species that can be cultivated in Southwest Florida. Presenters will look at the benefits of each plant, how they can be incorporated into your diet, and how to grow them in your own backyard. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Dementia Friendly Facility Event
2021-11-09 10:00 - 14:00
Join Lee Health Coconut Point from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, for an outdoor event celebrating Lee Health Coconut Point’s achievement of becoming a Dementia Friendly Facility.
Dementia Friendly Facility Event
Lee Health Coconut Point
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9
23450 Via Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month so take this opportunity to learn about the training our team has completed and find out about more resources in our community.

Community members will be able to visit with experts from:
• Dementia Care Cure & Initiative
• Lee Health Memory Care
• Alzheimer’s Association Brain Bus
• Dubin Center
• United Way: ReUnite

Our event will feature multiple food trucks and other vendors! We will follow all COVID-19 precautions (except when eating or drinking) and will monitor crowd capacity throughout the event. The event is subject to change if community-wide COVID-19 transmission rates increase.

Caring for Caregivers
2021-11-12 10:00 - 11:30
November is National Caregivers Month! This panel of local community experts and resources will share vital information on preventing burnout and still prioritizing your needs. To RSVP call (239) 468-0050.

Bloodmobile at Estero Community Park
2021-11-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
The bloodmobile will be at the Estero Recreation Center. Save lives, donate.

Strength, Balance and Stretch
2022-01-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-01-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-01-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Florida Blue Fort Myers Center, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero, Florida, 33928
This free class will help strengthen and tone muscles, as well as work on balance and flexibility. Suitable for all ages.

The Pillars of Balance Series
2022-01-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-26 15:00 - 16:00
This balance education series will explore the intricate links between sensory, neurological, orthopedic and cognitive functions. Virtual program, to RSVP call 239-468-0050.

Health and Wellness Fair Rescheduled
2022-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
Due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in our community, the Estero Park and Recreation Center with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health has decided to postpone their Estero Health and Wellness Fair, originally for January 29, 2022, until Saturday, March 26, 2022. For more information, please visit www.leeparks.org or contact Becca Wemer at 239-533-1470.

Bending or Bogeys? How Stretching Can Improve Your Golf Game
2022-02-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Learn how to reduce your restrictions through an easy at-home/on-course stretching program. Call 239-468-0050.
