Northeast Florida AHEC

07/03/2025

07/03/2025

Do you know you should get more exercise, but don't know how?
If so, you're not alone!

With the Active Living Every Day Program can help you get on track and stay there! Find ways to be active every day: at work, home, even on vacation! Don't worry, it's not all just exercise! You won't even be exercising at every class!
Plus, this is all FREE!!

Join today and learn skills to help you become and stay physically active, such as:
➢ Have fun developing a personal plan that fits you
➢ Learn creative ways to stay active in all circumstances
➢ Setting realistic goals & build confidence
➢ Staying motivated, moving & independent
➢ Overcoming barriers to physical activity . . and so much more!
Location: Oceanway Senior Center
(12215 W. Sago Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32218)
When: Tuesdays; July 22-Oct. 7, 2025
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
Please call us at 904-482-0189 to pre-register!

07/01/2025

Join the Opioid Safety and Medication Management presentation hosted by Northeast Florida AHEC!

This presentation will cover:
- Signs of opioid misuse
- Safe disposal of medications
- How to manage your medications

Location: Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Blanding
(6841 Blanding Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32244)
When: July 21st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM

To RSVP and for more information, please call us at (904) 482-0189

06/30/2025

Duval County residents! Do you have concerns about falling for yourself or an older adult you know? Have these concerns led to the restrictions on activities?

A Matter of Balance is the program for you! MOB is designed to manage falls and increase activity, emphasizing practical strategies like:
• Viewing falls as controllable
• Setting goals for increasing activity
• Making changes to reduce fall risks at home
• Exercising to increase strength and balance

Who should attend?
• Anyone concerned about falls
• Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
• Anyone who has fallen in the past
• Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling

Dates: July 16th – August 8th, 2025
Days: Wednesdays & Fridays
From: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
At HCA Memorial Hospital Classroom #3
(3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216)

To pre-register call us at 904-482-0189!

06/29/2025

Join the Opioid Safety and Medication Management presentation hosted by Northeast Florida AHEC!

This presentation will cover:
- Signs of opioid misuse
- Safe disposal of medications
- How to manage your medications

Location: Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Cedar Hill
(3614 Blanding Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32210)
When: July 1st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM

To RSVP and for more information, please call us at (904) 482-0189

06/27/2025

Duval County residents! Do you have concerns about falling for yourself or an older adult you know? Have these concerns led to the restrictions on activities?

A Matter of Balance is the program for you! MOB is designed to manage falls and increase activity, emphasizing practical strategies like:
• Viewing falls as controllable
• Setting goals for increasing activity
• Making changes to reduce fall risks at home
• Exercising to increase strength and balance

Who should attend?
• Anyone concerned about falls
• Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength
• Anyone who has fallen in the past
• Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling

Dates: July 8th – July 31st, 2025
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
From: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
At Dedicated Senior Medical Center - Cedar Hill
(3614 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32210)

To pre-register call us at 904-482-0189!

06/25/2025

Fleming Island residents!!

For people aged 60 and up living with Chronic Health Conditions, get the support you need to maintain or improve your quality of life!
In this program, you will learn:
- Symptom Management
- Relaxation Techniques
- Realistic Goal Setting
- Health Eating and lots more!

Location: Baptist Fleming Island Wellness Center
(2310 Village Square Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL 32003)
Dates: Mondays- July 7th - August 11th, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 3:00 PM
To pre-register, please call us at (904) 482-0189 or contact Lisa Bradford onsite at (904) 516-1500

06/24/2025

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Date: Saturday July 26th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: AdventHealth Daytona Beach Medical Office Bldg - Classroom A & B
(301 Memorial Medical Pkwy, Daytona FL 32117)

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06/24/2025

Join SAIL!
Stay Active & Independent for Life! A strength, balance, and fitness class for adults 60+!
These one-hour sessions meet three times a week to increase mobility, prevent falls, stay independent & active!

These classes are adaptable for all levels of physical abilities and exercises performed sitting or standing.
Participants will receive Stay Active and Independent for Life- Exercise and Information Guide

Location: Southside Senior Center
(10080 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246)
Dates: July 9th - October 22nd, 2025
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
No class on 9/1 for Labor Day Holiday

Please call us at (904) 482-0189 or RSVP onsite with Charlie Webster!

06/23/2025

Join the FREE Living Healthy Workshop today!

For people aged 60 and up living with Chronic Health Conditions, get the support you need to maintain or improve your quality of life!

In this workshop, you will learn:
Symptom Management
Relaxation Techniques
Realistic goal setting
Healthy Eating and lots more!
This class will be held over the phone on Mondays July 2nd - August 6th, 2025, 5:00 - 6:30 PM!
To pre-register, please call us at (904) 482 - 0189!

06/22/2025

To***co Causing Cancers Motivational Interviewing for Health Care students!!

June 23rd, 2025, 11 AM, join us to learn:
- Basic concepts of motivational interviewing
- The five stages of change
- How to apply motivational interviewing principles in daily practice

To register please scan the QR code or call us at (904) 482-0189