The Beverly Hills Lions Membership shall be holding free diabetes screening from 9-10 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, situated at 72 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Screening for diabetes is given by licensed technicians.

The Lions Membership is a nonprofit group serving the neighborhood by supporting different teams, such because the Boys and Women Membership, Help Service Canine, serving to with imaginative and prescient help, eyeglasses and listening to aids, scholarships and extra.

Come for the diabetes testing and keep for Bingo at 12:30 p.m.

The Lions Membership constructing is out there to lease on your group or origination. For extra data, name 352-228-0450.

SHINE (Serving Well being Insurance coverage Wants of Elders) is a free program supplied by the Florida Division of Elder Affairs. SHINE companies and applications are free, unbiased and confidential.

One of many applications that SHINE provides in partnership with Citrus Libraries is Medicare 101. On this informative presentation, SHINE will present unbiased data for these approaching 65 and others who’re concerned about studying extra about Medicare.

SHINE will reply questions on Medicare and the enrollment course of. SHINE will current Medicare 101 on the following places: 2 p.m. Monday, April 10, at Coastal Area department in Crystal River; 2 p.m. Monday, Might 8, at Central Ridge department in Beverly Hills; and a couple of p.m. Monday, June 12, at Homosassa department.

To remain up-to-date on the entire courses and applications being supplied on the library, comply with @CitrusLibraries on Fb and Instagram or view the net calendar at citruslibraries.org.

The subsequent blood drive for the Knights of Columbus Council 6168 Our Girl of Grace Parish shall be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, on the council corridor, 2389 W. Norvell Bryant Freeway, on the nook of West Pinecone Avenue and County Highway 486 in Lecanto.

This Easter season drive presents a superb alternative to offer the reward of life to these in want. As soon as once more, there shall be a complimentary continental breakfast and tokens of appreciation together with an E-gift card for all donors.

For any questions, name LifeSouth at 352-527-3061.

The Coastal Area library in Crystal River is presently providing Sit and Be Match, a category the place attendees can be taught stretches and strengthening workout routines, all of which could be carried out in a seated place.

Sit and Be Match has moved to a brand new date; attendees will meet at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday of the month.

The health choices on the Coastal Area Library don’t cease right here. Immersive Meditation is held at 10 a.m. on the primary Friday of the month, with the subsequent assembly being held on Might 5. Take part shifting your physique and having enjoyable whereas doing so.

Library applications are free and open to the general public. To register for these applications, go to the net calendar at attend.citruslibraries.org/occasions or name the Coastal Area Department at 352-795-3716. To remain within the find out about upcoming applications and occasions, comply with @CitrusLibraries on Fb and Instagram.

Dealing with Dementia and the Citrus County Library System have introduced that free ABC of Dementia workshops shall be supplied month-to-month at venues all through the county throughout 2023.

The remaining 2023 schedule will embody: April 17, Coastal Area Library, 8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River; Might 15, Homosassa; June 16, Inverness; July 17, Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Ave., Beverly Hills; Aug. 21, Crystal River; Sept. 18, Homosassa; Oct. 20, Inverness; Nov. 20, Beverly Hills; Dec. 18, Crystal River.

All workshops are introduced from 10 a.m. to midday. Whereas the workshops are free, reservations are inspired. For extra data or to order seats, name 352-422-3663 or e-mail deb@coping.at present.

Due to funding from Dementia Training Inc., Artwork from the Coronary heart, a program for households dwelling with dementia, will return to the Citrus Memorial Well being Basis YMCA in April, situated at 4127 W. Norvell Bryant Blvd., Lecanto.

Artwork from the Coronary heart, which supplies supervised artwork and music as social and therapeutic exercise for people with dementia and their care companions, has a well-liked historical past on the YMCA, however was compelled to shut in 2020 on account of COVID-19.

Now, it’s going to resume the fourth Thursday of every month, from 1 to three p.m. starting on April 27. Members will take pleasure in portray, drawing, crafts and puzzles, then make music below the management of native musicians.

This system is free. To be taught extra or to register to take part, contact Patricia Lascoula at 352-500-9622 or e-mail plascoula@suncoastymca.org.

The Marion County Library System and Dealing with Dementia have introduced a Spring sequence of free ABC of Dementia workshops once more. Dates and places by means of April are as follows:

• Belleview Library, situated at 13145 SE. County Freeway 484, Belleview. Workshops shall be supplied from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 28.
• Marion Oaks Library, situated at 294 Marion Oaks Lane, Ocala, will supply a workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5.
• Sankofa Public Library, situated at 1821 NW. twenty first St., Ocala, will supply a workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 6.

Because of the reputation of those workshops, reservations are inspired. For extra data or to order seats, name 352-422-3663 or e-mail deb@coping.at present.

Dealing with Dementia has introduced that its ABC of Dementia workshop is out there to any nonprofit membership or group that serves U.S. army veterans.

The ABC of Dementia workshop is a two-hour instructional occasion that explains the varied causes of dementia, tells households easy methods to get a prognosis and what to anticipate after a prognosis, describes higher methods to serve and talk with an individual dwelling with dementia, and ends with a role-play demonstrating the methods of person-centered compassionate care.

For extra data or to schedule a workshop, name 352-422-3663 or e-mail deb@coping.at present.

HPH Hospice in Lecanto supplies consolation and care, giving sufferers the absolute best remaining high quality of life and supporting their households by means of this traumatic time. As a nonprofit, HPH Hospice by no means turns anybody away for lack of funds.

Typically the wants of sufferers and their households develop the realm of their care. To assist, organizations may have a “provides drive” or fundraiser with members on behalf of monetary assist of sufferers together with a presentation by HPH Hospice. To schedule or for extra data, e-mail lucass@chaptershealth.org or name 352-359-8373.

Train is taken into account top-of-the-line methods to remain wholesome. Sadly, simply going out and exercising isnt at all times the best choice. A earlier harm might make it tough to maneuver round or the excessive affect workout routines that everybody else is doing could also be too onerous.

That is the place your native library is available in. The Coastal Area department in Crystal River provides a free, low-impact chair train sequence referred to as Sit & Be Match!

Courses are held Thursdays starting at 10:30 a.m.

This class focuses on low-impact stretches and strengthening workout routines, all carried out from a seated place. These workout routines are aimed toward bettering flexibility, studying weight management and lowering the prospect of harm.

Additionally, cease by the Homosassa branchat 5:30 p.m. Mondays for stomach dancing or the Lakes Area department in Inverness at 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays for Yang Tai Chi.

Zumba courses with Licensed Teacher Donna arefrom 11 a.m. to midday Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the Central Citrus Group Heart, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court docket, Lecanto.

Courses are low affect and geared to seniors with plenty of laughter included. Get a very good exercise whereas dancing and having enjoyable. The associated fee is $5 per class.

To pre-register or for extra data, name 352-527-5993 or e-mail miss-donna@tampabay.rr.com. Courses aren’t held on authorities holidays.

Among the many wellness applications supplied by Mates of Citrus and the Nature Coast at its Wings Grief Heart, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane (gold constructing on proper) in Homosassa Springs is Caf Break!

At Caf Break! Anybody grieving or lonely can discover a protected place to socialize with others, work puzzles, play video games or chat over a cup of espresso and snacks for 2-1/2 hours beginning at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. Thursdays.

For extra data or to hitch this program that follows CDC pointers, name 352-249-1470.

From Head To Toe Salon provides free face carry train courses at 9 a.m. each Monday. The salon is at 21 N. Croft Ave. in Inverness.

On this one-hour class, be taught to sculpt and revitalize your face with 25 facial workout routines that construct quantity, reduce wrinkles and carry and tone for a younger look.

Area is restricted, so name grasp esthetician Stephanie Gombrelli at 352-613-6111 to order a spot.

Chemotherapy sufferers obtain free microblading (eyebrow everlasting make-up) by Stephanie Gombrelli at From Head To Toe Salon in Inverness.

Name 352-613-6111 for extra data and to schedule.

Citrus Libraries will host a number of Well being & Wellness occasions.

On Mondays at 5:30 p.m. on the Homosassa department, stomach dancing courses shall be accessible.

• On the final Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m., the Coastal Area department hosts Doreen Lavista who guides an immersive meditation session. Carry a yoga mat, cushion, pillow or again assist for utilizing a chair.
• Each Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. on the Lakes Area department, Eric Poling teaches Yang Tai Chi 13. This kind emphasizes constructing power, steadiness and coordination by means of easy actions. Registration is required.
• On Thursdays, Tai Chi courses are held on the Floral Metropolis department. The primary class is Past the Fundamentals Tai Chi at 9:30 a.m. and is designed for seasoned members. These seeking to be taught extra about Tai Chi ought to attend the ten:45 a.m. newbie class.

For extra data, comply with @CitrusLibraries on Fb and Instagram or go to citruslibraries.org.

Any veterans in Citrus County who can’t afford their eyeglasses or are in want of imaginative and prescient care can contact Inverness Lions Membership at 352-560-8741.

The membership might help with any imaginative and prescient want. Residency and earnings necessities apply.

The East Citrus Group Heart, 9907 E. Gulf-to-Lake Freeway in Inverness, provides wholesome decisions on its neighborhood class schedule.

Tai Chi shall be supplied from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays. From 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, licensed Silver Sneakers Flex teacher Kathy Johnson will lead Kathys Loopy Cardio Class.

The associated fee for every class is $3 per individual or $1 for Silver Sneakers members. For individuals who want to take part in each courses, there’s a lowered value of $5 per individual. For extra data, name 352-344-9666.

Citrus County Parks and Recreations supply a water aerobics class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Bicentennial Park Pool, 8145 W. Bicentennial Park Drive in Crystal River.

The associated fee is $3 per individual per class. These courses supply a enjoyable, wholesome health exercise with out added stress on joints. Members have to be 16 years or older.

For extra data, name 352-795-1478.

Stepping Stones to Wellness will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday on the Mates of Citrus and the Nature Coast Wings Grief Heart, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane in Homosassa.

The group is facilitated by yoga instructor Ellen Armitage. By combining strolling in place, guided meditation/leisure workout routines and a course of group, it’s designed to assist promote general well-being.

Offered as a neighborhood service, the category is obtainable at no cost. To order a spot, name 352-249-1470. For extra data, name friendsofcitrus.org or go to Mates of Citrus on Fb.

The Mates of Citrus and the Nature Coast superior yoga group meets from 4 to five p.m. each Thursday on the Wings Grief Heart, 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane in Homosassa.

The category is facilitated by Ellen Armitage, a yoga instructor with greater than 20 years of expertise serving to others discover their solution to their highest self.

Classes are offered as a neighborhood service and are supplied at no cost. To order a spot, name 352-249-1470. For extra data, name friendsofcitrus.org or go to Mates of Citrus on Fb.

Citrus Being pregnant Heart is providing free being pregnant testing and free early being pregnant sonograms at each places: 726 NE U.S. 19 in Crystal River and 3185 E. Thomas St. in Inverness.

For extra data, name 352-341-5176.

Dr. Joseph Bennett provides month-to-month Fireplace Chats starting midday the primary Wednesday of every month on the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute (RBOI), 522 N. Lecanto Freeway.

Classes usually characteristic visitor audio system, in addition to open dialogue concerning well being and most cancers care. A lightweight lunch is offered; subsequently, RSVP is requested.

Bennett welcomes questions and open dialogue, so carry your questions or e-mail them forward of time to cjbennett@rboi.com. Those that haven’t obtained their COVID-19 vaccination shall be requested to put on a masks and observe social distancing contained in the constructing.

Name Shawn at 352-527-0106 to make a reservation.

In case you are in want of scarfs, wigs, or different useful objects for these going by means of most cancers therapies, name Medical Social Employee Wendy Corridor, LCSW, at 352-527-0106. Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute in Lecanto has a useful resource room with greater than 100 wigs accessible without cost. Cease within the Lecanto workplace from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday by means of Friday or name to make an appointment.

Medical Social Employees at RBOI will help people needing assist by means of the emotional turmoil attributable to most cancers with sources, together with utility for Citrus Support Most cancers Basis help. Many companies together with Zoom conferences for assist and schooling can be found for sufferers with most cancers, and their family members. Name 352-527-0106.

Citrus Therapeutic Impaired Program Companies (CHIPS) is providing free listening to screenings for Citrus County residents on the previous prepare depot, 109 NE Crystal St. in Crystal River.

Screenings are by appointment solely. Low-income listening to support help is out there.

To be taught extra, name Maureen 352-795-5000.