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.

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

Screenings

Mobile Dermatology (OnSpot)

April 16 – 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)

Stress & Our Perceptions

April 16, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to explore how perceptions can impact stress levels.

• We live with stress every day, but what if we had the power to take some of it away? This webinar will help you recognize negative thought patterns contributing to your stress levels and turn them into more positive thinking.
• Presenter: Dr. Carlos Garcia, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Emotional Well-Being

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Protecting Yourself & Your Loved Ones

April 17, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 90-minute webinar on protecting yourself and your family from financial risks. Registration closes April 12 at 11:59 p.m.

• The workshop will answer questions on how the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and Social Security benefits affect your survivors, and why you should have a will, living will, power of attorney, and other essential estate documents. Review financial risks that life may pose and how you can use medical, disability, property, long-term care, and life insurance to help protect against such risks.
• Presenter: Florida Retirement System (FRS) Representative

Financial Well-Being

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Fitness: Smith Machine 101

April 22, 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

Register now for a 30-minute webinar to discover the ins and outs of incorporating the Smith Machine into your workout routine.

• Have you ever seen, and then immediately avoided, the Smith Machine at your gym? While it can be intimidating, this piece of equipment is extremely versatile and simple to use once you understand the mechanics. Tune in for not only an instructional tutorial but also a demonstration of the different exercises you can do.
• If you would rather attend an in-person activity for this topic, register for a 30-minute in-person workshop on April 29 at 12:15 p.m.
• Presenter: Sydney Szczesniakowski, M.S., NSCA-CPT, Wellness Technician

Physical Well-Being

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Dementia Awareness

April 23, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour webinar to gain information and resources to better understand dementia.

• Dementia is an umbrella term for 200+ different types of illnesses (including Alzheimer’s) that affect the brain. This webinar will show you how to be Dementia Caring when encountering someone with the disease. You will also receive resources for you and your loved ones.
• Presenters: Jane Muhrlin, Human Services & Christian Slater, Florida Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence Care Navigator

Emotional and Social Well-Being

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Investment Fundamentals

April 25, 12:30 – 1:30 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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Practicing Mindfulness for Your Life

April 30, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Register now for a 30-minute webinar to discover the benefits of mindfulness and how to implement it into your everyday life.

• You may be familiar with the term “mindfulness,” which seems to be everywhere these days. But what exactly does mindfulness entail? How can we incorporate it into our lives and experience positive outcomes? This webinar will dive into these questions and show you how to practice mindfulness.
• Presenter: Brittany Hartup, BSN, RN, Cigna Onsite Nurse Health Coach

Physical and Emotional Well-Being

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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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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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Onsite Activities (In Person)

Harvest Walk & Talk

April 25, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m.

Register now for a 1-hour tour with a Master Gardener while they harvest the bounty of a real urban garden at the Chester Ochs Educational Center in Largo.

• Gardening is good for the body and soul. What’s more rewarding than gathering the fruits (or veggies) of your hard labor? Enjoy spending time outdoors and gain vegetable and herb garden harvest tips from the pros.
• Presenter: Cat Stillwagon, Master Gardner, IFAS/Extension

Physical, Emotional, and Social Well-Being

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Fitness: Smith Machine 101

April 29, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.

Register now for a 30-minute in-person workshop to learn how to perform different exercises from lunges to chest press using the Smith Machine at the Downtown Clearwater Wellness Center.

• Ever wondered why there are so many different settings on a Smith Machine? This versatile piece of equipment can hit many of the major muscle groups depending on how you use it. You’ll walk through a supervised demonstration to maximize your workout.
• Suited for all fitness levels, no experience required.
• If you are unable to attend this in-person activity, register for a 30-minute webinar on April 22 at 12:30 p.m.
• Presenter: Sydney Szczesniakowski, M.S., NSCA-CPT, Wellness Technician

Physical 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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