SWFL Medicinal Plants
2021-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Brown Bag Medication Review
2022-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Lee Health pharmacist to review all of your medications and supplements. Call 239-468-0050.

Lifestyle Health: Superior Sleep Quality
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join Lee Health on your lunch break to learn about techniques to help you get the most from your sleep. Call 239-468-0050.

Mindfulness
2022-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Florida Blue Fort Myers Center, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero, Florida, 33928
Join Florida Blue to learn what mindfulness is and is not, mindfulness practices, and how to incorporate it into everyday life (including the workplace). Lunch provided!

Health and Wellness Fair - Rescheduled
2022-03-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Estero Park & Recreation Center, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd, Estero, FL, 33928, United States
The Estero Park and Recreation Center with Lee County Parks & Recreation and Lee Health will be hosting their fourth annual Health and Wellness Fair. Health education and screenings will be provided by the Lee Health Outreach Team. Enjoy demonstrations from local organizations and businesses, weight loss vendors, and take an opportunity to donate blood on the Lee Health blood bus.

Managing the Risk of Extreme Heat
2022-04-02 09:30 - 11:00
In this webinar, Miami’s Chief Heat Officer will discuss threats, strategies, and potential solutions to the effects of extreme heat on Florida residents.

Blood Drive
2022-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Southwest Florida is in need of blood donations. The Bloodmobile will be at Lee Health Coconut Point. Call 239-468-0050 to schedule your appointment.

Kick the Sugar Habit
2022-04-28 11:00 - 12:00
Learn how to reduce your sugar intake and adopt healthier eating habits. Call 239-468-0050 to RSVP. Part of the workplace wellness series – virtual.

Women's Health Week
2022-05-09 08:00 - 2022-05-26 17:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Starting Mother’s Day, Lee Health programs focus on women’s health with in-person and virtual events. Improve your physical and mental health through these sessions.
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Farm to Feed: All About Basil
2022-06-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
This class will review the different kinds of basil to grow here in SWFL. We will make several different types of pesto to taste.

Redefining Stress
2022-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join Exercise Specialist Marc Bifano to talk about how the current approach to health and wellness is not working. Then, discuss a new approach, Allostatic Load, that is remodeling how we understand and deal with stress.

Cooking with Kat Series
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join Kat in the kitchen to learn some new summer salad recipes you will want to dig your fork into immediately.

Falls Prevention Awareness Week
2022-09-07, 2022-09-13, 2022-09-22, 2022-09-27 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Virtual and In-Person events throughout September aim to inform residents of ways to prevent dangerous falls.

Sun, Skin Care & the Importance of Skin Exams
2022-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Lee Health experts will review how to protect your skin, the ABCDEs of melanoma, types of skin cancer and skin cancer treatments, and what to do if your skin is already damaged.

3-Week Plant Based Cooking Series
2022-11-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Learn how to integrate more plant-based meals into your lifestyle. Call 239-468-0050 for more information.

The Importance of Balance
2022-11-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Florida Blue Fort Myers Center, 8041 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero, Florida, 33928
Join Chris Williams from Emeritus Health and learn why your balance gets worse as you age and how to improve it with in-home exercises. He will show you a series of exercises that you can do in your home to help improve your balance.
