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Aug
1
Tue
Tapas Tuesday at The Cummer @ Cummer Cafe
Aug 1 @ 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
Aug 1 @ 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.

Aug
2
Wed
Storytime for Young Children @ San Marco Library
Aug 2 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Storytime is a program that promotes language development, vocabulary building and comprehension using fun interactive activities, including finger plays, stories and songs. It is designed for children ages birth – 5 years with a caretaker.

Summer Lunch Program @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 2 @ 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
Aug 2 @ 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.

Books for the Bold @ Bold Bean Coffee
Aug 2 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Books for the Bold is a monthly read-your-own-books discussion group hosted by staff from the Willowbranch Library. Read a book that fits the monthly theme and then come talk about it over coffee at Bold Bean!

June theme: Books by or about LGBT+ people

Parents and Paws
Aug 2 @ 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

Aug
3
Thu
Coffee and Code @ Bold Bean Coffee
Aug 3 @ 7:30 AM

Hashrocket software developers host Coffee and Code in Riverside at 7:30 a.m. each Thursday at Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, 869 Stockton St. Suite 1-2 in Riverside.  Free to attend. For information, call Shaun Hubbard at 904-339-7047 or RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/jax-code-and-coffee/.

Diabetes Management Workshop @ Winn-Dixie Baymeadows
Aug 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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! Free, but registration is required.

Tai Chi for Arthritis @ Lincoln Villa Senior Center
Aug 3 @ 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

The one-hour classes meet twice a week for eight weeks.

Participants learn balance skills, good body alignment, and coordinated fluid movements to increase flexibility and strength, reduce falls, and improve fitness.  Movements performed seated or standing (canes & walkers okay)

There is NO CHARGE to attend but class size is limited.