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First Coast Health Source
HEALTHY CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 10
Delicious Destinations
Southern inspired farm to fork fare
is on the menu at this wonderful
dining event to benefit St. Vincent’s
Community Health Outreach Programs
Where: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
When: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Info: jaxhealth.com
SEPTEMBER 17
First Coast Heart Walk
There isn’t a person in town who has
not been touched by family or friends
suffering from heart disease. Get out
and support the fight against America’s
No. 1 health crisis.
Where: Metropolitan Park
When: 8:00 a.m.
Info: firstcoastheartwalk.org
SEPTEMBER 24
Fashion For A Cause
Bubbles, cocktails and brunch will all be
served with a big dose of style at this
fashion show fundraiser for First Coast
YMCA.
Where: Stonewood Grill & Tavern
When: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Info: firstcoastymca.org
OCTOBER 8
JU River House Run/Walk 5k
Celebrate Jacksonville University’s
Homecoming and raise money for the
Kinesiology Running Research program.
This family-friendly event is sure to
be a blast!
Where: Jacksonville University
When: 7:00 a.m.
Info: ju.edu
OCTOBER 22
Esser Health Seminar
Curious about how diet and exercise
can reverse illness? This seminar with
Dr. Stephen Esser and Certified Personal
Trainer, Tiffany Esser will get you on
the road to wellness
Where: Fresh Jax,
11526 Lake Mead Ave., Unit 103
When: 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Info: freshjax.com
OCTOBER 25
Stroke Sense Education Series
This support group is designed to help
provide community for stroke survivors
and their families, every Tuesday.
Where: Mayo Clinic, Cannaday Building,
Room 116
When: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Info: mayoclinic.org
NOVEMBER 4
Tobacco-Free Jacksonville
Coalition Meeting
Every first Friday, join in the fight to
reduce tobacco addiction and learn what
resources are available in our community
Where: 6852 Belfort Oaks Pl.
When: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Info: tobaccofreejacksonville.org
NOVEMBER 12
Bailey’s Health &Fitness Mandarin Run
Burn those calories before holiday
feasting begins at the 10k and 5k run
sponsored by Bailey’s Health and Fitness.
Where: Bailey’s Gym, 11740 San Jose Blvd.
When: 8:00 a.m.
Info: 1stplacesports.com
NOVEMBER 19
First Coast Walk for Children
with Apraxia
Apraxia is a rare disorder that causes
children to struggle with speech
development. This walk is to raise
awareness and funding to about this
disorder to support the children and
families who live with it daily.
Where: The Bolles School,
7400 San Jose Blvd.
When: 8:30 a.m.
Info: casana.apraxia-kids.org
NOVEMBER 22
22 Too Many
Twenty-two veterans commit suicide
every day in America. On the 22nd of
every month, organizations gather to
discuss how to better support our local
veterans and advocate for their mental
health needs.
Where: BREW Five Points,
1024 Park St., Jacksonville
When: 11:30 a.m.
Info: 22toomany.com
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