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
• Screenings
• Webinars (Virtual)
• Onsite Activities (In Person)
• Ongoing Activities (Blood Drives, Tobacco Classes)
• Weekly Breaks (Brain Break, Meditation Mondays, Stretch Break)

Community Events

NAMIWalks Pinellas County: Mental Health for All

May 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Join the Pinellas County Wellness team to show support for our community and loved ones on their mental health journey.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is hosting NAMIWalks at England Brother’s Park in Pinellas Park to encourage the conversation around mental health and raise awareness for resources available to those who need them.
• Family and friends are welcome!
• View a printable flyer.

Physical and Social Well-Being

Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health

May 18, Public Reading 11 a.m., Self-Guided Activity 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month at Heritage Village. Bring your family and furry friends to enjoy a special event emphasizing emotional well-being.

• Join the conversation about mental health and celebrate the bond between humans and their four-legged friends.
• Listen to a heartwarming reading of Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health at 11 a.m.
• Explore the park’s pathways for a self-guided book walk from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Leash up and join us for a day of learning, laughter, and lasting memories!

Physical and Social Well-Being

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Screenings

Mobile Dermatology (OnSpot)

Now – June 20

Schedule your appointment now for the OnSpot dermatology bus coming to a worksite near you! Receive a full skin cancer screening and other dermatological services to stay on top of your skin health.

Physical Well-Being

Mobile Dental (Jet)

June 13 and 25

Schedule your appointment now for a convenient pop-up dental clinic. You can get a dental checkup at work including X-rays, cleaning, exam, fillings, and more. Teeth whitening is available for a fee.

Physical and Financial Well-Being

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Webinars (Virtual)

Introduction to Ayurveda

May 1, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to learn about the holistic health approach of Ayurveda.

• You may have heard about Ayurveda at a yoga class or on a wellness blog or noticed that Ashwagandha and turmeric are all the rage. But what is it really? Ayurveda translates to science or study of life and is a holistic form of health practices that encompass diet, lifestyle, and herbs. Find out how intuitive science can provide a holistic approach to health and well-being.
• Presenter: Jessica Oker, Ayurvedic Practitioner

Physical and Emotional Well-Being

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Healthy Eating: Grocery Store Tour

May 8, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to learn how to navigate a grocery store, formulate a shopping gameplan, and clarify why you make decisions about what you purchase.

• Shop like a pro and stick to your wellness goals! Take a deep dive into the science that goes behind product placement and marketing, the way our brains interact with the store environment (even the music is curated!), and how to find the best priced groceries
• Presenter: Shannon Parks, CPH, RDN, MPH, Cigna Onsite Nutrition Health Coach 

Physical and Emotional Well-Being

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Personal Finance

May 14, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to gain personal finance strategies to help overcome barriers, reduce debt, and take action on savings goals.

• 32% of American adults say they couldn’t cover a $400 emergency expense without using a credit card or borrowing money. Use personal finance strategies to take action on your current situation to optimize your financial well-being.
• Presenter: Daniel Zagata, Financial Advisor, Securian Financial
• Also see Securian’s on-demand seminars.  

Financial Well-Being

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Cook Along Kitchen: Plant-Based Meal

May 14, 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 45-minute webinar/cooking demonstration to learn a quick and easy plant-based meal sure to please your palate.

• Cooking demonstration includes air-fried tofu pasta with a decadent cashew cream sauce.
• 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 

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Pets & Plants

May 15, 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 45-minute webinar to discover what types of plants are toxic to your furry friends.  

• Safeguard your pets by learning about common toxic plants found in both indoor and outdoor environments. Gain valuable insights to identify these hazards to create a safer surrounding.
• Presenter: Theresa Badurek, Master Gardener, IFAS/Extension

Physical Well-Being

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Exercise Essentials: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Active

May 16, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to learn how to create a sustainable exercise routine.

• We know that exercise is important, but it often gets pushed to the bottom of our priority list due to lack of time or energy. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Learn how to spark your motivation, review health guidelines recommended by experts and discover three key forms of exercise to incorporate into a sustainable workout that works for you.
• Presenter: Dr. Lee Dorpfeld, PsyD, USF Director of Sport Psychology

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Women & Money

May 21, 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 45-minute webinar to explore special opportunities and challenges women have managing their money.

• From living longer but retiring with less, to the gender pay gap, learn how to manage your finances with practical self-care strategies and routines designed to reduce stress and grow your money.
• Presenter: Susan J. Greenhalgh, Financial Coach

Financial Well-Being

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Nearing Retirement in the FRS

May 22, 12:00– 1:30 p.m.

(Register by May 20 at 11:59 p.m.)

Register now for a 90-minute webinar focused on practical issues important for those nearing retirement.

• Take a look at your retirement goals and income needs and understand your sources of retirement income, including FRS plans and Social Security.
• Most recommended for those within 5-10 years of retirement.

Presenter: Florida Retirement System (FRS) Representative

Financial Well-Being

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Micro Moves for Better Health

May 23, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to discover how small moves can be the way to go for healthy lifestyle changes.

• Wellness is more than a great check-up. All aspects of your being – mind, body, and spirit – interact and impact your health and well-being. Find your small steps to wellness to support the big picture.
• Presenter: Dr. Lydia Malcolm, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Investment Fundamentals

June 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to gain investment tips for your current and future endeavors.

• Investing your money wisely can increase your net worth and help you live out your dream retirement lifestyle or pay college tuition for your children. This session will focus on investment fundamentals that can become the foundation for your current and future investments.
• Presenter: Daniel Zagata, Financial Advisor, Securian Financial
• Also see Securian’s on-demand seminars.  

Financial Well-Being

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Garden for Life: Pollinator Gardens

June 12, 12:45 – 1:30 p.m.

Register now for a 45-minute webinar to learn the simple steps of creating a pollinator garden.

• Pollinator gardens not only add beauty to your surroundings but also play a crucial role in supporting the ecosystem and food supply. About 75% of all food crops in the US rely on pollinator animals like insects and birds.
• Presenter: Theresa Badurek, Master Gardner, IFAS/Extension

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Onsite Activities (In Person)

Forest Bathing: A Mindful Nature Walk Experience

June 7, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Register now for a 45-minute mindful outdoor walk at Heritage Village in Largo.

• Forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) was created in Japan in the 1980’s to promote health and reduce stress by spending time in nature.
• Surround yourself with sights, sounds, smells, and sensation in lovely Heritage Village and forest bathe your stress away.
• Leader: Jane Grannis, Wellness Program Manager

Physical, Emotional, and Social Well-Being

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Threshers Baseball Game

June 15, 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30)

Enjoy a night out at the ballpark with family, friends or co-workers at a discounted rate of $16 per person with advance purchase. For information including how to buy tickets, see the Threshers flyer.

Social Well-Being

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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.

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Weekly Breaks: 15 Minutes a Day

Brain Break: Decompress to Stress Less

Wellness Pillars: Physical and Emotional Well-being

• Brain Break: Decompress to Stress Less – Register for a 15-minute break on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Midweek stress weighing you down? Need a brain break before tackling the rest of your day? Hop on Zoom to enjoy 15 minutes of word games, trivia, stretching and more.

Meditation Mondays: Guided Live Meditations

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 15-minute guided live meditation — or do both.

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.

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