Health Events

The Lutz Community Church, 601 Sunset Lane, will host a candlelit Advent Prayer and Healing Service on Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. (in the sanctuary) and at 10:30 a.m. (contemporary version in Leo Erny Hall), for anyone with feelings of pain, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, sickness, loss and grief. The service will provide the opportunity for meditation, prayer, contemplation and personal reflection, as well as a prayerful form of music based on the Taize community that is devoted to the idea of peace through meditation, silence and prayer.

AdventHealth Zephyrhills will present a lecture on “Keeping Your Bones Healthy” on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m., at its Wellness Center, 38233 Daughtery Road in Zephyrhills. Visit AdventHealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-zephyrhills/events to register.

AdventHealth Zephyrhills will present a “Lunch & Learn: Keeping Your Medications Up To Date” on Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m., at The Genesis Community Center, 38112 15th Ave., in Zephyrhills. Visit AdventHealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-zephyrhills/events to register.

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel will present “Healthy Happenings: Cervical and Lower Back Pain Management” on Jan. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at its Healing Plaza, 2590 Healing Way, Classroom 150 (North), in Wesley Chapel. Visit AdventHealth.com/hospital/adventhealth-wesley-chapel/events to register.

North Tampa Behavioral Health and The Jason Foundation will host a free virtual training to discuss the national health issue of youth suicide on Dec. 7 at noon. The Jason Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of the “silent epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth. Morgan Marks, chief development officer of the foundation, will share information about warning signs, elevated risk factors, and other supporting materials. The one-hour webinar will enable participants to help recognize/respond to at-risk individuals and to better understand the resources available. To register, email . A link to the seminar will be sent upon registration.

The Wesley Chapel Lions Sight Program will offer free vision screenings for Pasco County residents who cannot afford eye care. Upcoming screenings are on Nov. 16 and Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To qualify, participants must bring:

• Valid Florida’s driver’s license, ID, U.S. passport, or Military ID
• Proof of U.S. citizenship
• Social Security card
• Proof of need included: rent/mortgage; basic living expenses (electric, gas, fuel, propane, water/sewer, trash)

If needed, the Lions Club can provide assistance with prescription glasses. Diabetes screening is required for all applicants, which will be provided at no cost. The club may not be able to assist you if you have health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid, or if you have received a free eye exam from the club in the last two years.

For information and to fill out an eye exam form, visit WCLions.org.

The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, will host “Gentle Yoga with Cara Outside” on March 5 at 2 p.m., against the backdrop of the Discovery Gardens. Participants should bring their own mat. For information, call 813-788-6375. To register, visit PascoLibraries.org.

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program is a statewide volunteer program that offers seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, prescription drugs, and other insurance matters.

The SHINE SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) Program educates beneficiaries on how to protect, detect and report suspected Medicare fraud, waste and abuse.

Individuals who would like to help prepare others for some of the most crucial decisions in life make successful volunteers for SHINE.

To learn more, call 727-217-8111, or visit FloridaShine.org and click “Join Our Team” at the top of the page to complete an online application.

The Alliance for Healthy Communities will host virtual health sessions every Wednesday at 1 p.m., via Zoom (Meeting ID: 864 2883 2023; Passcode: 355593).

Weekly topics include: mindfulness, self-care for caregivers, child safety, and education and resources.

There also will be a monthly roundtable of providers and guest speakers.

To request a list of topics, for questions, or to register, email .