Upcoming Events for
Focus on Diabetes |
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Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Screening – After Masses on Sunday from 9am-1:30pm. Check the church bulletin as we are working on the scheduling for either February 13 or 20th! “The epidemic of type 2 diabetes and its warning sign, prediabetes, is sweeping across the country. By 2020, an estimated 52 percent of the adult population will have diabetes or prediabetes. Yet shockingly, the vast majority--more than 90 percent--of people with prediabetes, and about a quarter of people with diabetes, are unaware of their condition.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Find out how you and your family are doing. Professionals will be on hand to test your blood and give you your results within minutes. We will do the Hemoglobin A1C test that shows the average level of blood sugar over the past 2-3 months. Fasting is not necessary. Tests (via finger-prick) are provided at no cost by Family Physician Group. Need more info? Contact Joann Ruiz, parish nurse, at 407-998-5659. |
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Upcoming Programs: |
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A Food/Eating series begins on Tuesdays, in the Cana Room:
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February 8 |
Local Eating-Tuesday, 7-8:30pm John Rife, the founder of the Winter park Harvest Festival, will be speaking about the health and socioeconomic benefits of eating farm fresh foods produced right here in Florida. He will discuss what area farmers, non-profits, and volunteers are doing to bring these healthy foods in to our neighborhoods and schools. No RSVP needed. Just come!
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February 15 |
Go Fish! (Lent is coming sooner than you think), 7-8:30pm Chef Nick from Mitchell’s Fish Market will speak to the health benefits of eating fish, provide tips on how to choose fish, and demonstrate safe and healthy preparation. Samples/tasting provided. Class size is limited to the first 30 people. No charge. Contact Joann Ruiz, parish nurse, at 407-998-5659 to reserve your spot. |
March 1 |
Garden Gourmet, 7-8:30pm Sherrie Flint, Registered Dietician, presents fresh, easy ideas for vegetable preparation. You are sure to enjoy this lively cooking demonstration, complete with samples and tasting. Class size is limited to the first 30 people. No charge. Contact Joann Ruiz, parish nurse, at 407-998-5659 to reserve your spot. |
Ongoing Programs: |
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LifeWeigh to Healthy Weight: |
6-7pm Thursdays. If you’ve been thinking about taking off some extra pounds check out LifeWeigh. Several of our parishioners have experienced remarkable success with the program. Contact Teona Morris for additional information at 407-579-1442. Newcomers are welcome any time.
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Sit-to-Be-Fit |
continues Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Chair exercises for every fitness level. Ideal for people who cannot tolerate high impact exercises. Offers aerobic benefits, stretching and strengthening. Great for improving balance and just plain fun! Contact Mandy Nice for more information at 407-754-6190 or thenicelifenow@gmail.com
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| Walking Club | is on Wednesday nights at 6PM, beginning January 26th.. Connect with other parishioners and get healthy at the same time! To join, call parish nurse, Joann Ruiz at 407-647-3392 or email her at joann@stmargaretmary.org.
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| Yoga | has returned! Tuesdays from 8:15-9am in the Antioch Room. Yoga is an excellent way to stretch and clear the mind. Your first session is free. Then $10 per class or 5 for $40. Bring a mat and water.
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| Brain Fitness | meets the last Thursday of the month at 6:15pm. All are welcome to learn techniques to boost your brain power. Email Cathy at csemyck@cfl.rr.com or call parish nurse, Joann Ruiz at 407-998-5659. |
