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Aug
11
Fri
Pastel Drawing Class @ Murray Hill Art Class
Aug 11 @ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

This is an ongoing class that meets every Friday for all artists levels. The class will focus on pastels, materials and techniques.

Students will work from a live model and still life setups on a rotating basis using various types of soft pastels and supports. Check our website for the recommended supply list.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Arthur @ 904-327-7439

Aug
12
Sat
Riverside Arts Market @ Under Fuller Warren Bridge
Aug 12 @ 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

About Riverside Arts Market

A Program of Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) the Riverside Arts Market celebrates the arts and our Northeast Florida community. The weekly market features live music, food, art, fresh produce under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. For more information, including directions and a calendar of events, visit riversideartsmarket.com.

Aug
15
Tue
1-on-1 Tech Tutoring @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 15 @ 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

One-on-one help with e-books, email, the internet, online applications, and basic computer instruction. For downloadable media assistance, bring your charged laptop, e-reader or tablet.  Tutoring times may change with tutor availability.  Reservations highly recommended; book online at jpl.libcal.com/booking/techtutor or call 904.381.8490.

Music & Movement Session 1 @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 15 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

Music & Movement Session 2 @ Willowbranch Library
Aug 15 @ 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

This program is for children 0 to 5 years with an adult caregiver. This program includes songs, stories, and instruments that promote basic musical concepts and terminology while incorporating pre-literacy skills for reading and writing.

Storytime for Young Children @ San Marco Library
Aug 15 @ 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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis @ Lincoln Villa Senior Center
Aug 15 @ 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.

Public Garden Tours at The Cummer @ The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Aug 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free with Paid Admission, No registration required

Join the Museum every Tuesday and Thursday for a guided tour of the historic Cummer Gardens, beginning in the Museum lobby.

FREE Diabetes Class for Medicare Beneficiaries @ Edward Waters College Center for the Prevention of Health Disparities
Aug 15 @ 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
Aug 15 @ 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