Wellness Classes & Activities
Pinellas County offers classes to learn more about your health and improve wellness. See upcoming classes, events, activities, screenings, and blood drives below. See Group Fitness Classes to view the current exercise class schedule. To access previous class recordings, see Wellness Videos.
Activities are listed by type then date.
- Community Events
- Challenges
- Webinars (Virtual)
- Ongoing Activities (Blood Drives, Tobacco Classes)
- Weekly Breaks (Meditation Mondays, Midweek Movement, Stretch Break)
Community Events
Tampa Bay Sun Professional Soccer — Employee Night Out
December 14, 7:00 p.m.
Riverfront Stadium, Tampa
Enjoy discounted tickets to the new women’s professional soccer team. They will be playing Spokane Zephyr FC.
- Open to friends and family.
- Fan Fest at Armature Works from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Enjoy food, drinks, and activities before the match. Concessions also available at the stadium (not included in ticket cost).
- Free water taxi: Complimentary service to take fans across the river to the riverside gate entrance.
- Exclusive experience (kids and employees only) in the high-five tunnel.
- Tickets are $17 – $37 with advanced purchase.
- For information, including how to buy tickets, see the printable flyer.
Social Well-Being
Challenges
Maintain Campaign
December 2 to January 17
‘Tis the Season to Maintain Healthy Holiday Habits
Grab your coworkers and get ready to manage your stress and your waistline by focusing on your health and well-being this holiday season.
Learn more and register for the 2024 Maintain Campaign.
Physical, Social, Emotional, and Financial Well-Being
Webinars (Virtual)
Ayurveda’s Perspective on Menopause
November 21, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Register now for a 1-hour webinar to discover the Ayurvedic perspective on menopause and how this ancient science embraces this phase of life with grace and vitality.
- Learn how Ayurvedic medicine assists in alleviating menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances.
- During menopause, estrogen levels decrease causing most of the aforementioned symptoms. Learn how Ayurveda utilizes plant-derived compounds that mimic estrogen to help manage symptoms naturally.
- Although not required, if you missed the Introduction to Ayurveda webinar you may find it helpful to watch the recording ahead of time.
- Presenter: Jessica Oker, Ayurvedic Practitioner
Physical and Emotional Well-Being
Cook Along Kitchen: Fresh Spring Rolls
December 18, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Register now for a 30-minute webinar/cooking demonstration to learn how to create fresh, Asian-inspired spring rolls with endless filling options, paired with a vibrant, zesty carrot salad.
- These shrimp spring rolls provide a lean source of protein that supports weight management and help maintain muscle mass, while the carrot salad is packed with fiber-rich vegetables that aid in digestion.
- Presenter: Shannon Parks, MPH, RDN, CPH, Registered Dietitian, Cigna Onsite Nutrition Health Coach
- NOTE: Shannon emails the recipe and webinar recording to participants. If you cannot attend and would like a copy of the recipe(s), please email Shannon.
Physical Well-Being
Ongoing Activities
Blood Drives
- Pinellas County Wellness staff work with OneBlood to bring the Big Red Bus to various worksites.
- View upcoming employee blood drive events.
Tobacco Classes
- View tobacco cessation coaching classes that meet the guidelines to qualify for waiving the Tobacco Premium.
Weekly Breaks: 15 Minutes a Day
Meditation Mondays
Wellness Pillars: Physical and Emotional Well-being
- Meditation Mondays – Register for a 15-minute meditation on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. and/or 3:00 p.m. Build a healthy habit and start the week off with the right mindset. Pop in every Monday morning and/or afternoon for a guided live meditation — or do both.
Midweek Movement Snack (Wednesday)
Wellness Pillars: Physical and Emotional Well-being
- Midweek Movement Snack – Register for a 15-minute break on Wednesdays at 2:45 p.m. Don’t let the midweek slump impact your mood. Participate in work-friendly stretches and exercises to energize your mind and body to conquer the rest of the work week.
Friday Stretch Break
Wellness Pillars: Physical and Emotional Well-being
- Friday Stretch Break – Register for a 15-minute break on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Meetings, phone calls, customers, and emails have you tied to your chair or vehicle? Sitting for long periods of time can play havoc with your posture and health. Pledge to move more by taking a quick stretch wherever you are.
11/21/24