Pelican Painters
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. Registration is required. For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727)
October: National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month – Time to Check In
By Rhenelle Mc Sween-Navarro, Health Program Specialist October isn’t just about pumpkins and costume, it’s also National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, a reminder that mental health is just as vital as physical health. This month encourages everyone to pause, reflect, and check in with themselves and others. Why Screenings Matter Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in five U.S. adults
Pelican Painters
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. Registration is required. For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727)
Celebrating Pride Month: June and the LGBTQ+ Community
By Rhenelle Mc Sween-Navarro, Health Program Specialist June is a month of celebration, visibility, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community. It's Pride Month, a time to honor the progress made toward equality, reflect on the struggles still faced, and show solidarity in the ongoing fight for human rights. Pride Month was first celebrated to mark the Stonewall Riots of June 1969 in New York City, an event that galvanized the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Since then, Pride events, parades, and activism
Adult Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by AccentCare Supportive Care Staff This event is free of charge and provides a comforting environment that supports the grieving process and attends to your unique needs. The hour-long sessions will include a variety of inspirational readings, times for group sharing, education, meditations, timeline explorations and moments of silence. These classes are free and provide 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)
Adult Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by AccentCare Supportive Care Staff This event is free of charge and provides a comforting environment that supports the grieving process and attends to your unique needs. The hour-long sessions will include a variety of inspirational readings, times for group sharing, education, meditations, timeline explorations and moments of silence. These classes are free and provide 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)
Join our new LGBTQIA+ Support Group
By Rhenelle McSween-Navarro, Community Health Specialist Healthy St. Pete is thrilled to announce a new LGBTQIA+ Support Group starting on May 8 and continuing the 2nd Thursday of every month! This initiative, in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the USF St. Pete Pride Alliance, offers a safe, welcoming, and supportive space where individuals can share their stories and connect with others in the community. Taking place from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the West Community Library Gibbs
Laughter for Wellness
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. Created in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria, laughter yoga improves circulation, promotes digestion, reduces pain, promotes emotional balance and more. 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. For more information contact Healthy St. Pete at (727) 892-5994 or email rhenelle.mcsween-navarro@stpete.org
Adult Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by AccentCare Supportive Care Staff This event is free of charge and provides a comforting environment that supports the grieving process and attends to your unique needs. The hour-long sessions will include a variety of inspirational readings, times for group sharing, education, meditations, timeline explorations and moments of silence. These classes are free and provide 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)
Narcan Community Education Event
Facilitated by WestCare, GulfCoast-FL Trained Staff Join us for a Narcan Community Education Event! These events are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about opioids and overdose prevention in the community. You will receive free Narcan just by attending! Are you ready to learn more about how you can help save a life? December 18, Monday | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Gladden Park Recreation Center, 3901 30th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 For more information call or email Rhenelle