Take advantage of events to boost your wellness
Each year, World Wellbeing Week is held during the last week of June. This global initiative aims to raise awareness of the importance of tending to holistic wellbeing that encompasses all aspects of wellness, including mental, physical, emotional, social, community and more. Wellbeing is a multifaceted concept that requires attention and action across various aspects of our lives. Lee Health is excited to invite you to join us for World Wellbeing Week, June 23-30, to take opportunities to invest in your wellbeing.
Lee Health’s Healthy Life Center has several events planned that you can participate in to enhance your wellbeing and inspire you to incorporate activities into your everyday life.
Lee Health Coconut Point has the following events planned, which are free of charge unless otherwise noted:
- Monday, June 23, 10-11 a.m., Heel to Toe: Common Causes of Foot & Ankle Pain
- Tuesday, June 24, noon-1 p.m., Lunch & Learn: Stronger Minds, Healthier Lives
- Thursday, June 26
- 9-10 a.m., Community Outdoor Chair Yoga
- 10-11 a.m., Mindful Rocks: Art for Your Wellbeing
- Noon-1 p.m., Cooking Demo: Plating with Color - A Rainbow of Flavor & Wellness ($5)
- Friday, June 27
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Skin Cancer Screenings (Call 239-468-0050 to schedule)
- 9-10 a.m., Community Stretch, Balance, & Strength
- 10-11 a.m., The Groovy Group - Music Therapy
- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wellbeing in Every Page: DIY Bookmarks ($5)
- 2-3 p.m., Nutrition with Val: Be Mindful of Your Wellbeing
- Saturday, June 28, Lee Health Wellness Retreat featuring energizing movement, grounding rituals, nourishing bites, and soulful connection ($60 and advanced registration is required)
WellWay Cape Coral has the following events planned, which are free of charge unless otherwise noted:
- Monday, June 23, 10-11 a.m., Nutrition with Val: Be Mindful of Your Nutritional Wellbeing
- Tuesday, June 24, 9-10 a.m., Wellbeing in Every Page: DIY Bookmarks ($5)
- Thursday, June 26
- 9:30-10:30 a.m., Boosting Brain Power: The Speech-Language Pathologist's Guide to Cognitive Health
- 11 a.m.-noon, Cancer-Fighting Superfoods: What to Include in Your Diet
For more information about these invites at Lee Health Coconut Point and WellWay Cape Coral and to register to attend, call 239-468-0050 or email HealthyLifeCenter@LeeHealth.org.
The Healthy Life Center team has also planned several virtual programs, if traveling to Lee Health Coconut Point or WellWay Cape Coral doesn’t work for you. Visit www.LeeHealth.org/events, and search by date range (June 23-30) to find virtual World Wellbeing Week programs.
Another opportunity for physical, mental and social wellness is the Free Community Yoga Event the team has planned. In recognition of International Yoga Day on Saturday, June 21, the community is invited to Lakes Regional Park for a yoga class for all skill levels. For more information and to register to participate, visit www.LeeHealtlh.org/events and search for “International Yoga Day - Free Community Yoga.”
Thank you to the Healthy Life Center team for their commitment to inspiring, motivating and encouraging wellness and wellbeing through these World Wellbeing Week events and others they host throughout the year. If you need help navigating health services and charting a path to a healthier lifestyle, our team can help you. I hope you can take advantage of the World Wellbeing Week programs—they’re a great opportunity to connect with others and invest in your health and wellbeing.