16 | CFHN centralfloridahealthnews.com April - May 2026 |CALENDAR OF EVENTS For a full list of events, visit centralfloridahealthnews.com/calendar compiled by JULIE GMITTER May 9-10 • Mayfaire by-the-Lake One of Central Florida’s largest and oldest art shows, Mayfaire, is back again! As usual, it is held on Mother’s Day weekend! So, bring your mom and get your steps in while walking around Lakeland’s beautiful Lake Morton, while tending to your mental well-being by enjoying (and maybe even purchasing for your home) some amazing art together from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. May 9 • 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 at- tend this event from 1-4 p.m. Learn the best positions/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 par- ents and building community. Cost is $25 per couple and includes samples, coupons and educational information. Please register here: https://www.wat- sonclinic.com/forms/ob-gyn-education-class-sign-up-form.html May 13 • Spot It: Skin Cancer Screening Event Education and early detection promote healthy skin and screenings help iden- tify suspicious moles/spots. Lakeland Regional Health/Hollis Cancer Center are providing free skin cancer screenings from 1 – 4 p.m. at 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland; each screening takes approximately 10 minutes. May 13 • Diabetes Support Group: Staying Strong this Summer: Managing Diabetes in the Heat and While Traveling 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 12-1 p.m. For questions regarding the support group, please contact Gwen Rogerson ([email protected]). May 13 • Car Seat Distribution and Education Class From 1–3 p.m., a certified child passenger technician will teach you how to correctly install and use your car seat. Medicaid, SNAP and WIC recipients will be given a car seat valued at $90. Booster seats are also available for children older than 5 years of age. Located at Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, 101 Avenue O SE in Winter Haven. Call 855-269-4777 for more information. May 16 • 2026 March of Dimes March for Babies Watson Clinic is a proud sponsor of this important fundraiser for the March of Dimes. Through research, programs, and advocacy, March of Dimes is work- ing to create a world where every mother and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race, gender, or geography. Help give all babies a fighting chance with your donation and participation in the march. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. at 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. To join or donate, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/rcvj82nv June 4, 11, 18 • Autism Spectrum Community Education Series Winter Haven Hospital Foundation presents a series of free, Thursday evening seminars/meetings for family members, caregivers, and service providers to help learn strategies for communicating with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will learn how to create sensory-friendly environ- ments and use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to help those with autism express preferences/tolerance for health care related procedures, as well as discuss tips/methods to help manage behaviors like aggression and non-compliance during exams, procedures, and vaccinations. From 5-7 p.m. at the BayCare Medical Group FSU/WHH Family Medicine Residency, 1201 1st Street South, in Winter Haven. To register or for more details, call (863) 297- 1781 to secure your spot today. April 28, May 26 • Forget Me Not Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group 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 ac- tivities. The free meeting/support group takes place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, Classroom C, 101 Ave O SE, in Win- ter Haven. Please register online at https://tinyurl.com/yxhnnb9w April 30 • StrokeCare Clinical Summit From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mulaney Auditorium, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland Regional will present a CME/CE-accredited event for clinical team members featuring expert-led discussions on stroke protocols, interventions, and rehabilitation. Explore breakthrough therapies, innovative diagnostic tools, and a patient-centered approach while networking with the best minds in stroke care. This is a free event for clinical professionals only. May 1 • StrokeCare Community Summit From 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Kathy Hunt Learning Center, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland Regional will present a community-focused educational event focusing on stroke prevention, recovery, and wellness, including inter- active sessions, survivor stories, and a celebration of resilience. This event is free and will include a lunch for all participants. May 1 • Watson Clinic March of Dimes 2026 Kickoff From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the parking lot of Watson Clinic (1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd.) will be transformed into a fairground with food and drinks, raffles, and fun and games for the whole family. All proceeds from this event will go towards the March of Dimes for Babies in Tampa later in the month (May 16). Visit: https://tinyurl.com/rcvj82nv to donate towards this cause. May 2 • Margarita Run 5k It’s time for the 4th annual Cinco de Mayo Margarita 5k at Camp Margari- taville in Auburndale! Choose either the 5k or a 1-mile run-walk and stay for the after-party. The race begins at 8 a.m. with a route winding around Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Lake Myrtle Park and ending with live entertainment/ DJ, and of course, margarita consumption. Camp Margaritaville is located at 361 Denton Ave. in Auburndale. Cost is $30.32 - $35.66 and includes a shirt. Visit the website for more information and registration: https://tinyurl.com/ drcks7hd. May 4 • Free Skin Cancer Screenings @ Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Provided by BayCare and Winter Haven Women’s Hospital, 101 Avenue O SE in Winter Haven, this free skin cancer screening is from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Regis- tration is required, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3nvpxa4m to register. May 7, 14, 21 (Hospital Tour on the 21st) • Pregnancy & Childbirth Education Classes From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Watson Clinic’s 4th Floor Classroom, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. in Lakeland, join one of Watson Clinic’s licensed and experienced 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 during the last of three classes. Concerns and questions from new parents will be addressed and worries will be alleviated, learning about labor and delivery, breathing techniques to employ, and medication options to make the ex- perience as positive as possible. Please visit: https://www.watsonclinic.com/ forms/ob-gyn-education-class-sign-up-form.html to register. May 9 • Mayfaire 5k The 47th annual 5k at one of the largest and oldest art fairs/shows in Cen- tral Florida, Mayfaire! Lake Morton Drive will be adorned with local art and vendors. Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital is a proud sponsor of the 2026 Lakeland Runners Club’s Mayfaire 5K Road Race & Walk, so join them for the race around the lake starting promptly at 7 p.m. For more details and registration, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/ FL/Lakeland/Mayfaire5k .
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