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Jul
25
Tue
Summer Lunch Program @ Willowbranch Library
Jul 25 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Summer Lunch Program provides free meals to children 18 years of age and younger.

FREE Diabetes Class for Medicare Beneficiaries @ Edward Waters College Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities
Jul 25 @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Take Control of Your Diabetes!  Do you or someone you love have diabetes?

Everyone with Diabetes Counts is a program that encourages small lifestyle changes while learning about your diabetes and the way it affects your health.

Have fun with friends and family while learning how to manage diabetes through better nutrition and physical activity.

Enjoy the benefits of a healthier, more energetic lifestyle by signing up today!

Topics include:

  • What is Diabetes?
  • Can I Still Eat The Foods I Love?
  • Move It – Get Your Cha-Cha On
  • Diabetes Medicines, Herbs, and More
  • Keep Your Diabetes in Check
  • Eyes,Teeth,Toes, and Feet – What You Need to Know

 No cost to participate, but pre-registration required

To participate, you must:

  • Be a Medicare beneficiary
  • Have diabetes or pre-diabetes
Free Quit Smoking Classes – St. Vincent’s Riverside @ St. Vincent's Medical Center Riverside
Jul 25 @ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Here is your chance for a new start tobacco free! FREE six- week Quit Smoking class at St Vincent’s – Riverside on Tuesdays, starting July 11th  through  August 15, 2017 from 2:30pm – 3:30pm. FREE patches, lozenges, and gum! FREE quit plan, workbook, water bottle, stress ball and more. Call to register and learn about more classes near you Northeast Florida AHEC (904) 482-0189

 

San Marco Library Summer Learning Closing Party @ San Marco Library
Jul 25 @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Like all good things, the JPL Summer programs do have to end eventually so on Tuesday, July 25, the San Marco Branch will host its Summer Learning Closing Party from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Florida Blue Free Tuesday at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Jul 25 @ 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Every Tuesday, enjoy free admission to the Cummer Museum and its historic Gardens, thanks to the generous support of Florida Blue. Guests can enjoy free admission to the Galleries and Gardens. Each Tuesday evening, the Cummer Café is open for Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union.

Tapas Tuesday at The Cummer @ Cummer Cafe
Jul 25 @ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Reservations recommended

Tap into Tapas Tuesday sponsored by VyStar Credit Union at the Cummer Café. Every Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on the Cummer Café patio, take in the sunset while listening to local musicians with beer, wine, or artfully inspired tapas for sale at the Café. Reserve your table by calling 904.899.6022.

Sweet Adelines Jax Harmony Chorus @ Avondale United Methodist Church
Jul 25 @ 7:00 PM

The Jax Harmony Chorus, a Sweet Adelines group, rehearses every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Open houses are held every 4th Tuesday but you are welcome any time! As a member of the chorus, you will belong to a worldwide family of friends who value the joy of singing chord-ringing, fun-filled harmony.

Jul
26
Wed
Summer Lunch Program @ Willowbranch Library
Jul 26 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Summer Lunch Program provides free meals to children 18 years of age and younger.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program @ Jim Fortuna Senior Center
Jul 26 @ 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. Led by a trained program leader, these enjoyable and motivational classes may be taken either standing or sitting in a chair.

Sponsored by ElderSource and NEFAHEC.

Parents and Paws
Jul 26 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Happy Hound Dog Resorts Social Hour — Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, no charge, only need to provide vaccination records, otherwise free to use and socialize your dog(s). 4603 Shirley Avenue, (904) 800-8800