Health & Wellness Happenings

Sign up for a 5K, explore a day of wellness in Wellen Park, discover beach yoga classes, find a support group and more to help stay fit and healthy.

Wellen WellnessMini-triathlon, sunset yoga, doggie agility course, fishing rodeo, workshops, nutrition, silent dance party live music and more from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. May 18 at Downtown Wellen, 12275 Mercado Drive, Wellen Park. Several activities require pre-registration at wellenpark.com/events/wellen-wellness.

YMCA Memorial Day 5K Walk/Run8 a.m. start May 27 from Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St,, Punta Gorda. Hosted by the Punta Gorda YMCA, Sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PuntaGorda/YMCAMemorialDay5K.

Adult tap classesWednesday and Friday afternoons at Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte. Beginner’s tap class is from 1-2 p.m. and advanced beginner tap class is from 2-3 p.m. Classes for the more experienced tapper are from 3-4 p.m. The fee is $2 per class. Tap dancing is a fun way to stay in shape and offers many other health benefits such as improved flexibility, strength and balance. For more information, call 941-740-7563 or mccjaz51@gmail.com.

Visually Impaired Peer GroupGroup for the visually impaired and blind. Educational programs, guest speakers, games and peer support. Meets from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays at Wintergarden Presbyterian Church, 18350 Wintergarden Ave., Port Charlotte. For information, call Bethany at 239-573-6996 or Cheri at 941-882-2432.

Mellow Morning Yoga10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays. Enjoy a safe and playful mixed level Yoga Flow class designed for beginners to intermediate level practitioners. Explore awareness of the mind/body connection to inspire good posture, better breathing, movement, balance and relaxation. Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. For additional information, or to register, visit pgica.org, email lmhaverlock@gmail.com or all 941-637-1655.

LaBlast8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. LaBlast combines partner-free ballroom dancing and weight training. Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association, 2001 Shreve St., Punta Gorda. For additional information or to register, visit pgica.org, email zumbawithcarla@gmail.com or call 941-637-1655.

Weight Loss & Fitness Support Group

TOPS (Take-Off-Pounds-Sensibly) is an affordable, welcoming, and non-judging support group focused on weight loss and health management. Meetings focus on underlying weight issues such as stress-induced and emotional eating, weight loss and health, and strategies to achieve a healthy weight. Visit topschapter0828.wordpress.com or call 304-919-3794 for more information. Meetings: TOPS 0828 Wednesdays, weigh-in 8:45 a.m., meeting 9:15 a.m. at South PG Heights Civic Center, 11200 1st Ave., Punta Gorda. TOPS 0133 Fridays, weigh-in 9 a.m., meeting 9:30 a.m. at Trinity UMC, 23084 Seneca Ave., Charlotte Harbor.

Pedaling for Parkinson’s

10:45-11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. YMCA, 2905 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. For more information, call 941-505-0999 or email abuzick@ymcaswfl.org. For additional locations, visit www. pedalingforparkinsons.org.

Englewood Community Beach Yoga

Daily from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Englewood Beach, 2100 N. Beach Road. For more information, visit lovinglightyoga.com or call 941-473-0135.

Rock Steady Boxing

12:45-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. YMCA, 2905 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. For more information, 941-505-0999 or email abuzick@ymcaswfl.org.

Beach Yoga

9 a.m. daily at North Jetty Beach, 1000 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis. 8:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday at Manasota Beach, 8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. For more information, call 941-313-0358.

Dance 2 B Fit

Choreographed dance with movement and strengthening for every muscle group. The dance is low impact and designed to be enjoyed, especially for the non-dancer. Great music and appropriate for all age groups. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays at Centennial Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte. $2. For more information, call 941-613-3230 or email cyndybaxter17@hotmail.com.