Zumba classes are available every week
Zumba classes with certified instructor Don are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to noon at Central Citrus Community Center, 2804 V. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto.
The classes are of little influence and are intended for the elderly with a lot of laughter. Exercise well while dancing and having fun. The price is $ 5 per class.
To register in advance or for more information, call 352-527-5993 or email [email protected] Classes are not held on public holidays.
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital will host a seminar on joint pain
HCA Florida Citrus Hospital will hold a seminar on joint pain on June 21 at 2 pm at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation IMCA, located at 4127 V. Norwegian Briant Hvi., Lecanto.
“Relief for hip, knee and shoulder pain” will be led by a physiotherapist who will introduce visitors to the causes of joint pain, diagnosis and various available treatment options.
Those who have joint pain, difficulty standing or walking or have problems with daily activities due to joint problems, will benefit from this seminar.
The number of places is limited, so RSVP is required for attendance. To book a place, call 352-637-3337 or visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
A scholarship for Penny Duteau nurses is available
Candidates are now being accepted for the Penny Duto Nurse Scholarship.
The qualifications are:
- Must be a resident of Citrus County
- Must be admitted to a recognized school of nurses (proof required)
Applications must be completed and returned by June 24 by email to [email protected] or by mail to: Penny Duteau Nursing Scholarship Fund, 109 p. Hunting Lodge Drive, Inverness, FL 34453.
Hang out with others at Cafe Break!
Among the wellness programs offered by Friends of Citrus and Nature Coast in its Wings Grief Center, 8471 V. Perivinkle Lane (golden building on the right) in Homosassa Springs is Cafe Break!
In Cafe Break! Anyone who is grieving or lonely can find a safe place to hang out with others, work puzzles, play games or chat over a cup of coffee and snacks for 2-1 / 2 hours starting at 11:30 on Wednesday and 9:00 on Thursday.
For more information or to join this program that follows the CDC guidelines, call 352-249-1470.
The salon offers free facial exercise classes
The head-to-toe salon offers free face-up exercises at 9 a.m. every Monday. The salon is located at 21 N. Croft Ave. in Inverness.
In this one-hour class, learn to shape and revitalize your face with 25 facial exercises that create volume, minimize wrinkles and lift and tone for a younger look.
Space is limited, so call master esthetician Stephanie Gombreli at 352-613-6111 to reserve a seat.
Hemo patients receive free treatment
Patients on chemotherapy receive free microblading (permanent eyebrow make-up) by Stephanie Gombreli at the From Head Toe salon in Inverness.
Call 352-613-6111 for more information and to schedule.
Blood donors needed because the lack of blood continues
Blood donors are needed because the nation and local communities continue to feel the effects of blood shortages. All blood types are needed to help the local blood supply.
Blood donation is safe, lasts about an hour and can save three lives. LifeSouth blood donors serve patients at HCA Florida, including Citrus Hospital, UF Health Leesburg Hospital and UF Health Villages Hospital.
Blood can be donated after receiving Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson vaccines for COVID-19 or influenza vaccination.
All blood donors receive a Thanksgiving gift, refreshments and a mini-physical examination including cholesterol, iron levels, temperature and blood pressure.
Find the nearest blood center or donor center at lifesouth.org. Scheduling can also be done online.
HPH Hospice to offer opportunities for volunteers
On June 8, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., HPH Hospice in Lekant invites the public to hear about a range of available volunteer opportunities.
Come learn more about the Veterans and Ambulance Program, which offers companionship, support and more. Light refreshments will be served.
Do you have a certified therapy dog and are you willing to visit patients? Want to call and check on caregivers and their loved ones? Attend this information session to learn more.
Reservations are required. For more information or for RSVP, call 352-359-8373 or email [email protected] HPH Hospice is located at 2939 V. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Lecanto.
Life skills service center for hosting wellness classes
The Life Skills Service Center is hosting a wellness class with Amy DiMauro, a promoter of innovative nutrition.
The class will address the topics of overcoming fears, expectations, outcomes, commitments and goals, as well as nutritional topics of sleep, energy, anxiety, pain, weight loss, joint support and multivitamin and collagen nanotechnology patches and programs for adults / children.
This class costs $ 35 and includes a meal and two free raffles along with a class. The session will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm or from 6 pm to 8 pm.
The class will be held every third month: June 6, September 9, December 12 and March 3, 2023. If it sells out at 3 and 6 pm for one of those dates, it will add additional session time.
Replies can be sent to Avon Hambrick by calling 352-257-5636, emailing [email protected] or in person at 121 N. Florida Ave., Inverness, with paid ticket purchase. They can also be sent to the direct promoter, Amy DiMauro, by calling 352-292-2824, by e-mail at [email protected] or by post to PO Bok 158 Candler, FL 32111.
Citrus Libraries: Healthy mind, healthy body
The Citrus Library will host several health and wellness events.
- Belly dance classes will be available on Monday at 5:30 PM at the Homosassa branch.
- On the last Tuesday of each month at 5 pm, a branch of the coastal region hosts Dorin Lavista, who leads an impressive meditation session. Bring a yoga mat, pillow, cushion or backrest to use the chair.
- Every Wednesday at 16:45 in the Lakes Region branch, Eric Pauling teaches Yang Tai Chi 13. This form emphasizes building strength, balance and coordination through simple movements. Registration is required.
- Tai Chi classes are held on Thursdays in the Floral City branch. The first class is Beyond the Basics Tai Chi at 9:30 in the morning and is intended for experienced students. Those who want to learn more about Tai Chi should attend the beginner’s course at 10:45.
For more information, follow @CitrusLibraries on Facebook and Instagram or visit citruslibraries.org.
Lions Club offers vision care for veterans
All veterans in Citrus County who cannot afford their glasses or need eye care can contact the Inverness Lions Club at 352-560-8741.
The club can help with any need for vision. Residence and income conditions apply.
The community center adds classes
East Citrus Community Center, 9907 E. Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Inverness, has announced two new additions to the community’s class schedule.
Tai Chi will be offered from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor Flek Katie Johnson will lead “Kathy’s Crazy Cardio Hour.”
The price of each class is $ 3 per person or $ 1 for Silver Sneakers members. For those who want to participate in both classes, there is a reduced price of $ 5 per person. For more information call 352-344-9666.
ABC Dementia Workshops 2022
Coping with Dementia LLC and the Citrus County Library System will offer free ABC of Dementia workshops in 2022.
“Our ABC Dementia Workshop explains Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in simple language, suggests techniques on how to become a better partner to care for less stress, and provides useful resources for families living with dementia,” said Debbie Selsavage, president of Coping with Dementia.
The remaining workshops are from 10 am to 12 noon on the following days:
- September 19 at the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 p. Grandmarch Ave.
- June 10 and October 21 at the Lake Region Library, 1511 Druid Road in Inverness.
- August 15 and December 19 in the library of the coastal region, 8619 V. Cristal St. in Cristal River.
Nursing partners and loved ones living with dementia are welcome. For more information or to reserve a place, call 352-422-3663 or send an email to [email protected]
Water aerobics at the Bicentennial Pool
Citrus County Parks and Recreation offers water aerobics classes from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at Bicentennial Park Pool, 8145 W. Bicentennial Park Drive in Cristal River.
The price is $ 3 per person per class. These classes offer a fun, healthy fitness exercise without additional stress on the joints. Participants must be over 16 years old.
For more information call 352-795-1478.
The Stepping Stones to Wellness meets every week
The Stepping Stones to Wellness will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Tuesday at the Friends of Citrus and Nature Coast Wings Mourning Center, 8471 V. Perivinkle Lane in Homosassa.
The group is led by yoga teacher Ellen Armitage. By combining walking in place, guided meditation / relaxation exercises and a process group, it is designed to help promote general well-being.
It is provided as a social work, the class is offered free of charge. To reserve a seat, call 352-249-1470. For more information, call friendsofcitrus.org or visit Friends of Citrus on Facebook.
The Wings Grief Center offers advanced yoga
The advanced yoga group Friends of Citrus and the Nature Coast meets from 4pm to 5pm every Thursday at Wings Grief Center, 8471 W. Perivinkle Lane in Homosasi.
The class is led by Ellen Armitage, a yoga teacher with more than 20 years of experience and helping others find their way to their highest selves.
Sessions are provided as social work and are offered free of charge. To reserve a seat, call 352-249-1470. For more information, call friendsofcitrus.org or visit Friends of Citrus on Facebook.
Free pregnancy testing, sonograms available
The Citrus Pregnancy Center offers free pregnancy testing and free early pregnancy sonograms at both locations: 726 NE US 19 in Crystal River and 3185 E. Thomas St. in Inverness.
For more information call 352-341-5176.
Participate in ‘Fireside Chats’ dr. Bennetta
Dr. Joseph Bennett offers monthly “fire talks” starting at noon on the first Wednesday of the month at the Robert Boisone Institute of Oncology (RBOI), 522 N. Lecanto Highway.
Sessions often feature guest speakers, as well as open discussion on health and cancer care. A light lunch is provided, so RSVP is required.
Bennett welcomes questions and open discussion, so bring your questions or send them in advance to [email protected] Those who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine will be asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing inside the building.
Call Shawn at 352-527-0106 to book.
The RBOI has supplies for cancer patients
If you need scarves, wigs, or other useful items for those undergoing cancer treatment, call Wendy Hall Medical and Social Worker, LCSV, at 352-527-0106. The Robert Boissoneault Institute of Oncology in Lecant has a room with more than 100 wigs available for free. Stop by the Lecanto office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call to make an appointment.
Medical social workers at the RBOI will help individuals who need support through the emotional turmoil caused by cancer with resources, including applying for help from the Citrus Aid Cancer Foundation. Many services, including Zoom support and education meetings, are available to cancer patients and their loved ones. Call 352-527-0106.
A free hearing check is available
Citrus Healing Impaired Program Services (CHIPS) offers free hearing examinations for Citrus County residents at the Old Railway Depot, 109 NE Cristal St. in Cristal River.
Screenings are by appointment only. Help is available for low-income hearing aids.
To find out more, call Maureen 352-795-5000.