Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities.

A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels in those 60 and older.

This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.

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

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

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

Zumba classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with youth-friendly routines. We will break down the steps, add games and activities to get everyone dancing and playing along. Help develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of your life. Find out why it is so important to keep your body MOVING! For children ages 5 – 12.

Summer is a busy time at the Jacksonville Public Library with a Summer Learning Program and Reading Challenge to stave off the dreaded “summer slide,” a phenomena that kids experience when they don’t read or use critical thinking skills over summer break. Summer slide can put students at a disadvantage when school begins. The library’s Summer Learning is a lot of fun, but it really helps prepare students for the upcoming school year. You can find out more about Summer Learning, and how to track books online to earn cool badges and weekly prizes at the following website: http://www.jaxpubliclibrary.org/summer. You’ll receive a free coloring book just for signing up.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.