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Downfalls: Aging Without Injury, Ask the Doctor About Lunch & Learn the series. Tuesday, August 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presented by Frederick Peterson, MD of VITAS Healthcare. Read also : New on Amazon Prime Video August 2022: Sonic the Hedgehog 2, The Outlaws Season 2. Lunch is provided by VITAS Healthcare for all registered participants at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. RSVP required, call 321-751-6771.
Senior Health Friday with Nurse Lisa. Friday, August 12th, 10am – 11am Join Nurse Lisa as she welcomes Marketing Liaison Adrianne Cordero with Viera Health & Rehab and Rockledge Health & Rehabilitation. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. For more information, call 321-751-6771. An answer is required.
FREE memory test. Tuesday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Merritt Island Medical Research will offer free memory screenings at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Please call 321-305-5015 to schedule an appointment.
Hearing Loss [= Brain Stress?], Lunch and Learn Seminar. Friday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This presentation is delivered by personal hearing solutions and clinical education specialist Dr Susan de Bondt, AUD from Widex. During this presentation, you will learn how living with hearing loss negatively affects our ability to think and what we can do about it. At One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. Box lunch provided, RSVP to 321-751-6771.
Prostate Health Alternatives to Surgery, Lunch & Learning seminar. Monday, August 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. When most men are diagnosed with an enlarged prostate, they are usually given only one treatment option. Come to this informational seminar at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940, to learn about other options that may be available to you. Hosted by Vascular & Interventional Physicians, presented by Dr. Derek Mittleider, Interventional Rad. Answer the call at 321-751-6771.
Senior Expo. Making Move to Independent Living, Tuesday, August 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Presented by Barb Asinari with Oceans Realty. Thinking of selling your home and considering independent living communities? Come meet our independent communities and learn what they have to offer at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. For more information, call 321-751-6771.
Support Groups
Loss, Grief & Bereavement Support Group. Thursdays, August 11 and August 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. While the feelings and emotions associated with grief and loss are unique and individual to each person, we can often find comfort in the experiences of others. To see also : Here’s all the good stuff coming to the main video in August. Limited seating, One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940, must RSVP to 321-751-6771. Via VITAS Healthcare.
Parrish Healthcare Caregiver Support Group. Caregiving is a rewarding but demanding labor of love. Join us to learn how to care for yourself while caring for a loved one. When: Thursdays, August 11 and 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. For additional information, contact Janet Rooks at 321-268-6800. To register, visit www.parrishhealthcare.com/CaregiverSupport
Parrish Healthcare Stroke and Heart Survivor Support Group. If you’ve experienced a diagnosis or event, or are caring for someone living with heart disease or stroke, our community is here to support you. When: Tuesday, August 16, 2-4 p.m. Where: Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. For additional information, contact Janet Rooks at 321-268-6800. To register, visit www.parrishhealthcare.com/StorkeandHeartSurvivorSupport
Parkinson’s Disease Discussion Group. Wednesday, August 17, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come and share ideas, make new friends in the Parkinson’s Discussion Group. Bring your questions to One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940, and let us discuss our experiences and feelings while dealing with Parkinson’s disease. Answer the call at 321-751-6771.
Parrish Healthcare Cancer and Survivor Group Support. This group is for cancer patients, cancer survivors and all those who have been touched by the disease. Enjoy refreshments and chat with others about similar situations and experiences. When: Wednesday, August 17, 4-5:30 p.m. Where: Heritage Hall, 931 N. Washington Ave., Titusville. For additional information, please contact Shannon Luker at 321-268-6111, ext. 3544. To register, visit www.parrishhealthcare.com/CancerandSurvivorSupportGroup
Alzheimer’s disease & Dementia Support Group. Wednesday, August 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. The group encourages caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health as well as optimal care for a person with dementia. Sponsored by Market Street Memory Care, hosted at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera, FL 32940. To RSVP, call 321-751-6771.
Parrish Healthcare Mom’s Support Group. Group for mothers with babies from birth to 6 months. Moms will discuss topics such as infant feeding, sleep, milestones, car seats, play, development, postpartum care, birth control, postpartum depression, nutritional needs, and more. Space is limited. When: Monday, August 15, 22 and 29, 10-11 a.m. Where: Children’s Center, 5650 S. Washington Ave. For additional information and to register, contact Teri Newman at teri.newman@parrishmed.com.
Ongoing
Line dance course. It was great to stay physically and mentally fit while enjoying the social benefits. Entry level. Larry Wright, instructor (321-323-4928), Wednesdays 10-11:30 a. See the article : TWU Music Announces Fall 2022 Schedule.m., $5 per hour, Viera Regional Community Center, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Fl 32940.
Free memory screenings. Memory Disorders Clinic at Health First, 3661 Babcock St. 2nd Floor, Melbourne, FL 32901, one of 17 state-funded memory clinics, provides a free memory screening to anyone 18 and older with memory concerns. Memory tests are not a diagnosis but an important first step in the evaluation process, which plays a key role in detection and treatment. Call 321-434-7614 to make an appointment.
Zumba gold. Perfect for active adults looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Come ready to dance every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30am at the Freedom 7 Senior Community Center, inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. All are welcome. Visit www.freedom7seniors.org or 321-783-9505 for more information. Drop by, no pre-booking required.
Questions about your hearing? Personal Hearing Solutions, every Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at One Senior Place, 8085 Spyglass Hill Road, Viera. Sandra Wagner will be there to share information and answer your questions about hearing loss and solutions for a safe and healthy lifestyle. For more information stop by or call 321-253-6310.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) meetings in Brevard County. Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answer for you. For more information about the Space Coast Chapter, including additional meetings and contact information, visit https://oaspacecoast.org/
Cocoa Beach: 11 a.m. Monday at the Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach
Merritt Island: 6:30pm Wednesday at Hobbs Pharmacy, 133 N. Banana River Drive, Merritt Island – Face-to-Face or Call 515-604-9755 Enter 558911#
Indian Harbor Beach: 11 a.m. Friday at Circle Club, 230 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbor Beach
Indialantic: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Eastminster Church, Melvin Hall, 106 N.Riverside Drive, Indialantic, FL
TOPS Chapter FL 0043 Meets at 4:10 p.m. Tuesdays at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 3050 N. Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903, Room 101. Weigh-ins begin at 3:30 p.m. The cost is a $4 monthly membership fee, and the new membership fee is $49.72 for the first year only; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0066 Meets at 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922. Weigh-ins begin at 5:45 p.m. The cost is a $4 monthly membership fee, and the new membership fee is $49.72 for the first year only; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0164 meets Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. at Wesley Methodist Church, 2075 Meadowlane Ave., West Melbourne (mask optional). Weigh-in starts at 8:45 am. The cost is a $5 monthly membership fee and a new membership fee of $49.72 for the first year only; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0307 meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Presbyterian Church. Luke, 1255 Knox McRae Dr, Titusville, FL 32780. Weigh-in begins at 8am. The cost is a $5 monthly membership fee, and the new membership fee is $49.72 for the first year only; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 585-305-0626 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0456 meets Fridays at 9:30 AM, Building C, Room 1, 625 Barefoot Bay Blvd, Barefoot Bay, FL 32976. Weigh-ins begin at 9 AM. The cost is a $3 monthly membership fee, and the new membership fee is $49.72 for the first year only; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0473 Meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Roseland United Methodist Church, 12962 Roseland Road, Roseland, FL 32968. Parking provided behind building. Weighing starts at 18:00. The cost is a $5 monthly membership fee, and the new membership fee is $49.72 for the first year only; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0506 meets Thursdays at 10am at the Palm Bay Public Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905. Weigh-ins begin at 9:30am. The cost is a $6 monthly membership fee, and the new member fee is $49.72. just a year; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0544 meets Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall, Ascension Lutheran Church, 1053 Pinetree Drive, Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937. Weigh-ins begin at 9:45 a.m. The cost is a $5 monthly chapter membership fee and the new membership fee is $49.72 for the first year only; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
TOPS Chapter FL 0876 meets Wednesdays at 10am, Building 2, Martin Anderson Senior Center, 1025 Florida Avenue South, Rockledge, FL 32955. Weigh-ins begin at 9:30am. The cost is a $4 monthly membership fee, and the new member fee is $49.72. just a year; annual membership renewals are $37. For more information, call 321-271-9427 or visit http://www.tops.org.
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