Health Education
Our Health Education programs cover a wide range of topics including physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Classes are offered both virtually and in-person, with limited class sizes and required registration, all free of charge.
Bereavement Support Group – presented by AccentCare. Enoch Davis Center
Bereavement support group provides a comforting environment that support the grieving process. All adults associated with your loss are welcome to attend.
To register call or email Kimberly Glem (727) 270-9800 or kimberly.glem@accentcare.com
Ongoing on the 1st & 3rd Mondays monthly, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fresh Rec Stop: Healthy Cooking Demos – presented by Healthy St. Pete. Bay Vista Recreation Center
Come join us for a live cooking demonstration! Chef Garrett will lead an interactive, healthy cooking demo on preparing the Fresh Rec Stop recipe of the month.
For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727) 892-5994 or gwsimpso@stpete.org
Wednesday, June 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Laughter for Wellness – presented by Empath Health. Roberts Recreation Center
Join Empath Health for a free one-of-a-kind fitness and socialization activity. Laughter Yoga is an aerobic exercise that combines guided deep breathing with laughter sounds.
For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727) 892-5994.
Thursday, May 22nd from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 26th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
LGBTQIA+ Support Group – presented by NAMI Pinellas. West Community Library Gibbs – Room LI-223
The LGBTQIA+ Support Group, in partnership with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), offers a free, safe space led by trained facilitators where individuals can find strength in sharing their experiences, while learning healthy wellness tools in a zero-judgment environment. Register here or call or email Jessica Kushner at (727) 826-0807 or jkushner@nami-pinellas.org
Ongoing on the 2nd Thursday monthly, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Healthy for Life – presented by Healthy St. Pete.
Healthy for Life is a FREE community-based nutrition and well-being program created by Aramark and the American Heart Association that focuses on empowering people to make healthy food, nutrition and lifestyle choices. For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727) 892-5994.
More classes coming soon.
Pelican Painters – presented by Diversity Arts Inc. Roberts Recreation Center
Pelican Painters is a joyful painting series for seniors that brings the calming beauty of St. Petersburg to canvas. Guided by an experienced wet-on-wet painting instructor, participants create charming landscape and wildlife scenes—think sunlit skies, gentle waves, and graceful pelicans—all in a single session. This program invites you to unwind, socialize, and discover the therapeutic joy of painting while supporting active, healthy aging in our beautiful Sunshine City. For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727) 892-5994.
Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 20th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 27th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Senior Tech Forum – presented by Healthy St. Pete. Bay Vista Recreation Center
Unlock the potential of technology with our Senior Tech Forum! Join us for an enriching experience where seniors can ask questions, gain insights, and conquer tech challenges with confidence. From navigating smart phones to booking online health appointments, our forum offers a supportive environment for all levels of expertise. For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727) 892-5994.
Monday, July 14th from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, July 21st from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Check out Volume 1 of our Fresh Bites recipe series here for simple, healthy, and delicious meals to enjoy at home!
Fresh Rec Stop
The Fresh Rec Stop program aims to increase access to fresh produce at affordable prices in convenient locations throughout the community. There are eleven Fresh Rec Stop locations throughout the city including ten Recreation Centers and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Additionally, healthy recipe tasting opportunities are available every other month at each Fresh Rec Stop location.
Check out one of these Fresh Rec Stops near you!
Azalea Recreation Center – 1600 72nd St. N., (727) 893-7150
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve – 1101 Country Club Way. S., (727) 893-7326
Childs Park Recreation Center – 4301 13th Ave. S., (727) 893-7463
Gladden Park Recreation Center – 3901 30th Ave. N., (727) 893-7458
J.W. Cate Recreation Center – 5801 22nd Ave. N., (727) 893-7751
Lake Vista Recreation Center – 1401 62nd Ave. S., (727) 893-7744
North Shore Aquatics Complex – 901 North Shore Drive NE, (727) 893-7727
Roberts Recreation Center – 1246 50th Ave. N., (727) 893-7754
Sunshine Senior Center – 330 5th St. N., (727) 893-7101
Shore Acres Recreation Center – 4230 Shore Acres Blvd. NE., (727) 893-7758
Thomas “Jet” Jackson Recreation Center – 1000 28th St. S., (727) 893-7750
Walter Fuller Recreation Center – 7891 26the Ave. N., (727) 893-7443
Willis S. Johns Recreation Center – 6635 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N., (727) 893-7756