b'February - March 2026| CALENDAR OF EVENTSFor a full list of events, visit centralfloridahealthnews.com/calendarFebruary 19, 26, March 3Adult Ballet Class - Swan City Ballet March 7Breastfeeding Basics ClassJoin Swan City Ballet at Uno Dos Tres from 10-11 a.m. at 2940 S Combee RdHosted by Watson Clinic Professional Center at 1430 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, first-timers welcome, all ages and abilities. Cost is $20 for onein Lakeland, all expectant parents, and new parents/babies are welcome to class, $70 for 4. Reach out to Krystal Huot at
[email protected], orattend this event from 1-4 p.m. Learn the best positions/ways for baby to call (863) 225-3137 to sign up today. latch, production and pumping, schedules vs.on demand feeding and more basicsofbreastfeedingfromasupportivelicensedRNwhilealsomeet-February 21Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider ing new parents and building community. Cost is $25 per couple and in-AmericanHeartAssociationinstructor-ledcoursetoinstructhealthcarecludessamples,couponsandeducationalinformation.Pleaseregisterat and public safety professionals on basic life saving procedures. Located athttps://www.watsonclinic.com/forms/ob-gyn-education-class-sign-up-form.Lakeland Regional Health,1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd in Lakeland from 6-10 p.m.htmlCost is $70. March 7February 21, 28, March 7, 14Yoga at the Depot12th Annual Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise RunFreecommunityyogaclassfrom12-12:30p.m.attheDepotArtsDis- Lakeland Regionals 12th Annual Promise Run will take place rain or shine at trictat955EMemorialinLakeland.ContactMargaretWallaceatthe Lake Mirror Promenade in Downtown Lakeland. 121 South Lake Avenue in
[email protected] or call (505) 503-5125.Lakeland. Honoring the lives of those touched by cancer, the 10k portion of the race begins at 7 a.m., and the 5k portion begins at 8:35 a.m. with a kids February 21Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Classes(Hospital Tour on 3/26) run after the 5k. Registration and more information at https://runsignup.com/From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Watson Clinics 4th Floor Classroom, 1324 LakelandRace/FL/Lakeland/PromiseRun Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, join one of Watson Clinics licensed and experienced RNs to learn about the miracles of childbirth and get ready for your own! ThisMarch 11Heart Health & Diabetes: Love Your Heart, Protect Your Futurerecurring class is $50 per couple and ends with a tour of the hospital duringDo you or someone you love have diabetes? Please join the Diabetes Support the last of three classes. Concerns and questions from new parents will beGroup, hosted by Lakeland Regional Health. Whether youve been managing addressed and worries will be alleviated, learning about labor and delivery,it for years or are newly diagnosed, the support group offers valuable educa-breathing techniques to employ, and medication options to make the ex- tion, resources, and connections with others. Located at Lakeland Regional perience as positive as possible. Please visit: https://www.watsonclinic.com/ Health Kathleen Campus, 2400 Kathleen Rd. in Lakeland, and held from 12-1 forms/ob-gyn-education-class-sign-up-form.html to Register. p.m. questions regarding the support group, please contact Gwen Rogerson February 21Flippin for Charities at
[email protected] Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital, a proudMarch 12Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Classes(Hospital Tour on 3/26)sponsor for the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Festival, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for aFrom6:30to8:30p.m.atWatsonClinicsfourth-floorclassroom,1324 yummy pancake breakfast for a good cause. Located at the Sun N Fun SunsetLakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, join one of Watson Clinics licensed and ex-Grill Pavilion at 4075 James C Ray Drive in Lakeland. perienced RNs to learn about the miracles of childbirth and get ready for your own! This recurring class is $50 per couple and ends with a tour of the hospital February 24, March 3Pole Walking Class during the last of three classes. Concerns and questions from new parents will Held at Lake Crago Outdoor Recreation Complex, 525 Lake Crago Drive inbe addressed and worries will be alleviated, learning about labor and deliv-Lakeland, this fun and unique class will reveal the benefits of walking with aery, breathing techniques to employ, and medication options to make the ex-pole, from strengthening your core and burning more calories, to manag- perience as positive as possible. Please visit: https://www.watsonclinic.com/ing pain and blood sugar. Fun and interactive games designed to sharpenforms/ob-gyn-education-class-sign-up-form.html to register.your pole walking skills and keep you motivated! From 8:15-9:15 a.m. Email
[email protected] to register for a FREE class. Type the words FreeMarch 18Discover the Power of Nutrition Seminar Saturday Pole Walking Class at Lake Parker in the Subject line. Contact CyndyWatson Clinic patients and families of patients are invited to attend this in-Plemmons for more information (
[email protected]).formative seminar in observance of National Nutrition Month. Located at Wat-son Clinic Main Library, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd., in Lakeland, this free seminar February 28Gone Country kidsPACK 12th annual Fundraiser from 12:15-12:45 p.m. features Watson Clinics Dietary Counseling and Medi-A fundraiser with a fun night of dancing, dinner, and more to help our home- cal Nutrition therapists providing valuable information and discussion on how less and food insecure children. Held at 5718 Yates Road in Lakeland fromhealthy and balanced eating enables a healthy and balanced life.6-11 p.m. at White Horse Ranch. KidsPACK delivers a backpack full of food to underprivileged children to ensure theyve got food for the weekend whileMarch 28Hoopin for Health not being able to eat meals at school. For donation and registration for theJoin Lakeland Regional Health for the annual Hoopin for Health 3 v 3 Bas-event, visit: https://www.kidspack.org/gone-country/ ketball Tournament, an event dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyle in conjunction with the West Central Florida YMCA and sponsored by GNC, this March 7Caring for Your Newborn Classexciting tournament offers a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition. Held Hosted by Watson Clinic at the fourth-floor classroom at 1430 Lakeland Hillsat Lakeland Family YMCA At 3620 Cleveland Heights Boulevard in Lakeland; Blvd. in Lakeland, all expectant parents, and new parents/babies are welcomeCheck-in begins at 7:30 a.m. with games running from 8 a.m. -12 p.m. to attend this event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about feeding, sleeping, bath-ing and bonding tips to assist in the basics of newborn and new mom care from a licensed RN while meeting new parents and building community and supportive relationships. Cost is $25 per couple. Please register here: https://www.watsonclinic.com/forms/ob-gyn-education-class-sign-up-form.html16 | CFHN centralfloridahealthnews.com'