Cape Coral

Juniper Village events

In March, it’s all about performances and celebrating the arts at Juniper Village at Cape Coral, an assisted living community. Several events are taking place this month, and the entire residence is inviting Cape Coral Residents and visitors to Southwest Florida to stop by, or attend of of the programs.

On March 8 at 3 p.m. “Get in the Act” at Juniper Village for an old fashioned comedy hour. Reservations are required by March 6.

On March 14 at 3 p.m., Juniper Village will host a Kids Kabaret performance. The assisted living community will celebrate the entire Month of March and cherish the journey of all those who have a special talent. Area youth (elementary through College age) who would like to come and perform their talent are asked to call Eileyn Sobeck-Bador, Community Relations Director, and register for the free event. Juniper Village at Cape Coral is located at 4920 Viceroy Court, Cape Coral, Florida 33904. For more information, or to register, please call 239-542-3121. The event is open to the general public and everyone is invited to come and watch the performances.

Yoga

Fresh air yoga flow with instructor Sally Reese are be held at The Tony Rotino enter, 5817 Driftwood Parkway. Classes are on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $36 for members and $60 for non-members.

For more information call 574-0807.

Drug House Odyssey

The Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida needs volunteers, age 18 and up, to help with this year’s Drug House Odyssey.

Volunteers are needed March 24, 25 and 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Drug House Odyssey will be held at Cape Christian Fellowship, 2110 Chiquita Boulevard South in Cape Coral.

For more information, call the Coalition at 573-8747.

Fort Myers

CHADD

CHADD is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving people of all ages affected by Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).

CHADD of Lee County is a local chapter of the national organization. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. at Lee Memorial Hospital Auditorium, 2776 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers.

The next meeting will be March 3. CHADD does not meet in November.

Dr. Ella Piper’s Birthday Commemoration

The Dr. Piper Center for Social Services announces the second annual Legacy Run/Walk and Open House offering a day of fun for the whole family with food, games & prizes!

The 5k run/walk starts at 8 a.m. at the Dr. Piper Center on Evans Ave. Runners and walkers of all ages can get an early start by registering online at: www.drpipercenter.org or on site the day of the race starting at 7:15 am. Pre-registration is $15 per adult and $10 for children 9 and under with a $50 per family. Race day registration is $20.

All runners get an official race shirt and a free massage by Heritage Institute after the race and prizes will be awarded in all age categories. Pre-race registration packet pick-up is on March 6, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:45 P M at the Dr. Piper Center for Social Services.

For more info call (239) 332-5346 or visit: www.drpipercenter.org

Tobacco free contest

The Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida has announced that Tobacco Free Florida is hosting a video contest. Those entering the contest need to be 11 years of age or older.

The contest will give participants the opportunity to tell why they want to be free from tobacco in 2009.

Grab a video camera or web cam, and, in 60 seconds or less, finish the following sentence: “I want to be free of tobacco in 2009 because..”.

One grand prize winner and five first prize winners will be chosen and will receive hand-held HD video cameras and/or MP3 players.

The deadline for contest entries is Friday, Feb. 27, Full contest information is available at: www.youtube.com/group/tobaccofreespeech

North Fort Myers

Healthy Aging Expo

The Second Annual Healthy Aging Expo to be held Wednesday, March 11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hatton Rogers Retirement Community, 4250 Hatton Rogers Lane, North Fort Myers. No charge for the event.

Reservation must be made by noon on March 9 for lunch. Call Linda at 656-0221.