By Mary Rathman
The Alliance for Healthy Communities will offer two virtual groups, “Converse with a Nurse,” on these topics:
Registration is online at EmpoweredCommunities.org/event/.
By Mary Rathman
The nonprofit SAGES (Senior Actors Guild & Education Services) Theater will present two free live performances of “Denying Gravity,” an award-winning Play with Purpose, on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 at 2 p.m., at The Palladium, 253 Fifth Ave., N., St. Petersburg, in the Catherine Hickman Theater.
The play introduces guests to Claire, a feisty independent retiree who gets tripped up in a twilight-like “Danger Zone” after she experiences a fall in the dark.
The cast of characters representing Claire’s family and friends show the true-life consequences and tug on the heartstrings as it outlines how best to prevent falls in older adults.
All lead roles are played by seniors age 65 and older.
The Play with Purpose helps to raise public awareness and support healthy, independent living for older adults.
The event will include goody bags for the audience, and a chance to win a gift card after the show.
The hourlong play is family friendly for all ages.
For information, call 727-536-7076, or visit SagesTheater.org.
By Mary Rathman
The annual Paulie Palooza Music Festival, Gulfside Hospice’s signature fundraiser, is looking for vendors for the scheduled Oct. 16 event.
“We are happy to be moving back to our signature event schedule, and looking forward to seeing everyone in person this October on Main Street Zephyrhills,” said Leesa Fryer, fundraising and event planning specialist for Gulfside Hospice, in a news release.
Limited spots for vendors, food trucks and sponsors are available now.
The vendor fee is $50 when registered by Sept. 15; price increases to $75 on Sept. 16.
Sponsorships also are available starting at $200, and include a vendor spot and additional benefits.
Proceeds from the event will go to Gulfside Hospice, to help provide patient care and bereavement services to more than 650 patients and families every day.
For information, visit PauliePalooza.org, or contact Fryer at 727-845-5707 or .
By Mary Rathman
The Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will work together to provide first responders with behavioral health and suicide awareness, as part of NAMI’s wellness initiative. A free virtual workshop is scheduled for Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., “Saving Those Who Save Others,” is designed for active and retired firefighters, EMS, chaplains and dispatchers.
The course is an in-depth behavioral health and suicide prevention/awareness class designed to edcuate attendees on warning signs/symptoms, communications, and emotional and physical behaviors. There will be a group discussion, and a Q&A session.
The workshop is not intended for mental health professionals, doctors, or the news media.
To register, visit tinyurl.com/uhwwraaw.
By Mary Rathman
The Tampa Walk to End Alzheimer’s, presented by Old Republic Title, is scheduled for Nov. 13, at Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The walk is the largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Participants of all ages and abilities can join in. Registration is free at Act.alz.org/tampa. For event details, contact Steve Manuel at 813-230-1210 or .
