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Health and Wellness Fair Rescheduled
2022-01-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | Florida
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 | Florida
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 | Florida
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, 2022-11-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-16 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, 2022-11-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2022-11-17 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.

Your Mental Health ﻿After Hurricane Ian
2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Hurricane Ian had a devastating impact on our area. Join Dr. Paul Simeone as we take a look at the impact Hurricane Ian has had on our lives and steps for moving forward while taking care of our mental health.

Farm to Feed: Root Crops
2022-12-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Join this class to learn all about growing your own root veggies in Southwest Florida!

Skin Cancer Screening
2022-12-13 08:30 - 11:30 | Lee Health Coconut Point
An advanced dermatology provider will be perform skin checks and address your skin concerns with an appointment. RSVP at 239-468-0050.

Heart Health Fair & Education Event
2023-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Florida
Programs all day including Strategies for Success with Heart Failure; Outdoor Strength, Balance & Stretch; Women & Heart Disease; Outdoor Meditation; and Heart Health Cooking Demos. Reservations are required, RSVP to 239.468.0050.

Demystifying and Defeating Dizziness
2023-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Lee Health Coconut Point
Lee Health will review definitions for dizziness, lightheadedness, imbalance and vertigo and talk about common tests to aid in understanding the possible reasons for dizziness. Reservations are required, RSVP to 239.468.0050.

Mobile Food Pantry
2023-03-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Literacy Council Gulf Coast, 26820 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, 34135
Community Cooperative Announces March Mobile Food Pantry Schedule and Locations
FORT MYERS, FL. (February 28, 2023) – Community Cooperative announces its Mobile Food Pantries schedule for March.
The Mobile Food Pantry program is one of Community Cooperative’s most innovative ways to bring food and assistance to neighborhoods with high food insecurity and that lack resources.
ID is required for all attendees and bringing bags is encouraged with a limit of one mobile food pantry visit per month per household address.
The Community Market is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon for emergency groceries at the main campus, located at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Fort Myers for those who cannot access a mobile site.
If you are interested in financially supporting, volunteering for, or have any questions about our Growing Healthy Kids & Families program, please visit us at www.CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-SOUP (7687).
