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Events
February – March 2025
February 19, March 5, March 12
Thriving in the 21st Century
Led by Dr. Myron Harvey, this two-hour group class presents ways to highlight your talents and skills and develop helpful mindsets to enrich your life. From 1-3 p.m. at the Rath Senior Connextions Center, 942 South Blvd. in Lakeland. The cost of this course is $60. Contact Charlie Burdette, 863-220-7002, RathSrConnextions@gmail.com
February 19, March 5, 12
Women’s Self-Defense Class
Participants will learn to defend themselves against common threats, enhance safety, and lessen the chances of becoming a target. Perfect for teens, college students, and all women older than 15 years of age and taught by a female instructor! This course is from 6-7 p.m. and is located at Simpson Park Rec, 1725 Martin L King Jr Ave. in Lakeland. $12 per class or $38 per month. Please call 863-834-2577 or visit https://www.basedefensefl.com to secure your spot!
February 21 and March 1, 7, 20, 25
Citizen CPR Basic Life Support Provider – American Heart Association
This BLS course provides prehospital providers, like EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, in-facility hospital providers and other public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adult, children, and infant patients. Cost is $70. Located at 4416 County Road 540A Lakeland in the Kathy Hunt Learning Center, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Please visit: https://citizencprinc.org/class-schedule/
February 24 and March 3, 10, 17, 24
Saging: a Journey Through Life (Senior Scholars Spring 2025)
Discuss legacy for future generations and lifelong learning in a friendly atmosphere featuring instructor Chuck Warren. Class is from 1-3 p.m. at the Rath Senior Connextions Center, 934 South Blvd. in Lakeland. Cost is $60. For more details call 863-220-7002 or email RathSrConnextions@gmail.com
Forget Me Not Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
February 25 and March 10
Families and individuals who have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death can gather with others to explore their grief while honoring their loss by learning how to strengthen communication with loved ones and engage in self-care activities. Please note, the February 25 class takes place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, Classroom C, 101 Ave O SE, in Winter Haven and the March 10 class takes place at 1-2 p.m. in the same location. Register online at www.baycare.org/events.
February 27 and March 6, 27
Total Joint Replacement
This free class is for patients who have a total joint replacement surgery scheduled, plus one guest per patient. The class will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Winter Haven Hospital – Wellness Conference Room, 200 Ave F NE in Winter Haven. For more information, call 855-269-4777, or go online to register at www.baycare.org/events.
February 28
Ribbon Cutting for Atala Counseling
Join Atala Counseling on their 5th anniversary (and their building’s 100th anniversary!) at 905 S. Missouri Ave. in Lakeland. At 9 a.m., coffee and breakfast items will be offered, and tours of the 100-year-old building will be offered until 11 a.m. Atala Counseling is a diverse and inclusive mental health counseling office that provides therapy for kids, teens, adults, couples, families, and seniors that accepts most major insurance companies. Bi-lingual and multi-lingual counselors are available, as well as virtual and in-person sessions.
February 28 and March 28
Autism/ASD Support Group
Join the Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center for a community support group, where parents of children with ASD/Autism can connect and meet other parents in their area and gather more information and support on their child’s diagnosis from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Carol Jenkins Barnett United Way Children’s Resource Center, 650 Bonnet Springs Blvd., Lakeland. Please call (813) 455-2846 or email Efigueroa2@usf.edu to register.
March 1
2025 Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run
Presented by Lakeland Regional Health and Hollis Cancer Center, join in a run around Downtown Lakeland to honor those whose lives have been touched by cancer and to promise to strengthen the health of those around us. The 5k race starts at Rain or shine at the Lake Mirror Promenade in Downtown Lakeland, 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland. Early registration (prior to February 22) is $45 for the 10k and $35 for the 5k, and $5 more later, $10 more on the day of the race. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Lakeland/PromiseRun for more information and to register.
March 1
Day Without Disabilities
A fun day of crafts, cookouts, petting zoo, hayrides, and more! Join Kiwanis of Lakeland for a family/ community event celebrating individuals of all abilities from 10 a.m. to 30 p.m. Located at the Lakeland Kiwanis Club, 4641 Hancock Ave. SE, Highland City. Visit https://tinyurl.com/2cunbxw5 to register for the event.
March 1, 2
Bartow’s 54th Annual Bloomin’ Arts Festival
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Bartow, the 54th annual Bloomin’ Arts Festival offers entertainment, food and arts! This fun and free festival with food trucks and artists of all different types of mediums also has $15,000 in prize money up for grabs, so come enjoy the best of Bartow’s art scene in one spot!
March 5
Self-Care Equation for Success
Join keynote speaker Lupita Alvarez and panelists Schwetha Mangalvedkar, Paulette Rolle-Alesnik, and Lissa Boyer for a breakfast and focus session on wellness and balancing business. This workshop is from 9-11 a.m. and will include strategies and ways to avoid burnout, understand how wellness fuels productivity and creativity, and gain tips for balancing business and personal well-being. Located at The Well, 114 E Parker Street. The cost is $25. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mvr243fzv.
March 8
2nd Annual “Devoted to Her Health” Wellness Expo
Located at COhatch Lakeland, 211 East Main Street, Lakeland, join us for a day of women-focused health and wellness, self-care and personal growth. With expert speakers, workshops, health vendors, giveaways, and networking opportunities, this free community event will be a fun and wellness-filled day for all women. Event is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For free tickets, visit: https://tinyurl.com/86uzhuvu
March 10, 26
OneBlood Drive @ Pablo Campus
From 2:30-5 p.m., OneBlood will be collecting whole blood donations. Each donation can save up to three people in need. Located at Lakeland Regional Health’s Pablo Campus, 130 Pablo St. in Lakeland. Please visit https://tinyurl.com/2fdp2sr5 to reserve your spot today!
March 12
Diabetes Support Group
Do you or someone you love have diabetes? Please join the Diabetes Support Group, hosted by Lakeland Regional Health. Whether you’ve been managing it for years or are newly diagnosed, the support group offers valuable education, resources, and connections with others. Located at Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Campus, 2400 Kathleen Rd. in Lakeland, and held from 10-11 a.m. For questions regarding the support group, please contact Gwen Rogerson Gwen.Rogerson@myLRH.org
March 12
Baby Care Class (In-Person)
Hosted by Lakeland Regional Health, join experienced and knowledgeable nurses who will guide you through the essentials for baby care, such as diapering, bathing, sleep safety, and soothing techniques. Partners of mothers-to-be welcome. Located at 1324 Lakeland Hills Boulevard Lakeland, in the Mulaney Auditorium, North Conference Room Pavillion. Please visit: https://tinyurl.com/2rc6wbas to register.