compiled by JULIE GMITTER ing community. Cost is $25 per couple and includes samples, cou- pons and educational information. Register at https://www.wat- sonclinic.com/forms/ob-gyn-education-class-sign-up-form.html July 14 • Heart Smarts Join Hearts Smarts, hosted by Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center at 3525 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, in Lakeland from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Heart Smarts will help you understand heart disease and how lifestyle changes may improve cholesterol, blood pres- sure control, and reduce risks. Topics include the importance of healthy lifestyle changes, warning signs of a heart attack and ap- propriate action steps, high blood pressure, stress management, diabetes, nutrition, and physical activity. Please visit https://tinyurl. com/yr8fzz9x to register and for more information. July 23 • Sunset Dance Series @ Bonnet Springs Park A fun summer night of dancing, hosted by Lakeland Regional Health and Debbie Taylor of Uno Dos Tres Studio! This evening of the se- ries will showcase an evening of salsa and salsa rueda by Debbie Taylor, so bring your dancing shoes and your favorite dance part- ner! This free event will be held from 7-10 p.m. at Bonnet Springs’ Kirby Center (navigate to 900 Bonnet Springs Blvd) with 7-8 p.m. for the dance instruction, and 8-10 p.m. for the social dance time block. Cocktail, mocktail, and small bites specials are available for purchase. Visit https://tinyurl.com/5b4uh5yz potential challenges together. Located at Methodist Temple, 2700 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. This event is free of charge, but registration must be completed via the Alzheim- er Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. July 8 • Diabetes Support Group: Stress and Diabetes: Care for your Mind, Care for your Sugar Do you or someone you love have diabetes? Join the Diabetes Support Group, hosted by Lakeland Regional Health. Whether you’ve been managing it for years or are newly diagnosed, the sup- port group offers valuable education, resources, and connections with others. Located at Lakeland Regional Health Kathleen Cam- pus, 2400 Kathleen Rd. in Lakeland, and held from 12-1 p.m. For questions regarding the support group, please contact Gwen Rog- erson ([email protected]). July 11 • Breastfeeding Basics Class Hosted by Watson Clinic Professional Center at 1430 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, all expectant parents, and new parents/babies are welcome to attend this event from 1-4 p.m. Learn the best posi- tions/ways for baby to latch, production and pumping, schedules vs. on demand feeding and more basics of breastfeeding from a supportive licensed RN while also meeting new parents and build- CFHN | 17 centralfloridahealthnews.com Give kids comfort and help them cope when they’re in the hospital. By making a donation during the annual Christmas in July event, you’ll be a bright light for children like Madilyn during what can be an overwhelming time in their lives. Benefiting Madilyn, 3 Noonan Syndrome Help a child today: StJosephsChristmas.org
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