{"id":443580,"date":"2026-10-31T14:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T14:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/443580\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T14:04:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T14:04:07","slug":"health-wellness-happenings-feeling-fit-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/443580\/","title":{"rendered":"Health &#038; Wellness Happenings | Feeling Fit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Charlotte County Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>The GFWC Rotonda West Woman\u2019s Club is serving as host and sponsor for the Charlotte County 2026 Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s, taking place Nov. 14 at Broadmoor Park, 646 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda West. Registration and rally is set for 8:30 a.m., with the walk starting at 9 a.m. For more information, call Kathryn at 610-952-1333 or email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yoursun.com\/coastal\/health\/health-wellness-happenings\/mailto:kathryngal@yahoo.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">kathryngal@yahoo.com<\/a>. Registration and those wishing to donate may visit <a href=\"http:\/\/act.alz.org\/goto\/CharlotteCountyRotondaWest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">act.alz.org\/goto\/CharlotteCountyRotondaWest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Health Fair<\/p>\n<p>There will be health and wellness resources; screening, education and more, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3 at Kays Ponger &amp; Uselton Funeral Homes, 2405 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte. For additional information, call 941-625-4113.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The November New Moon: Honoring our Ancestors\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Explore these energetic connections to your ancestors and what no longer needs to be carried will be cleared away. You will be gifted an ancestral candle setup \u2014 everything you need to continue this work at home and maintain a connection to your past. Open to all, no experience required. 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. Register by calling 941-505-9642 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theyogasanctuary.biz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.theyogasanctuary.biz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga at the Gardens<\/p>\n<p>The Yoga Sanctuary is back at Peace River Botanical &amp; Sculpture Gardens. Bring water, sunglasses, your yoga mat or a beach towel, and any other yoga props you like to use during your practice. A recommended donation of $20 includes access to the gardens all day. 10-11 a.m. Nov. 7. Peace River Botanical &amp; Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda. For additional information, call 941-505-9642 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theyogasanctuary.biz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.theyogasanctuary.biz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018A Night with Bhakti Bliss Kirtan\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Immerse yourself in the unique style of Bhakti Bliss Kirtan and be transported to a deep devotional place in your heart, while also dancing and finding expression of your own joy. 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. Register by calling 941-505-9642 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theyogasanctuary.biz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.theyogasanctuary.biz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Yoga for Better Sleep\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Explore four short yoga practices that can be used to help release your mind from the mental chatter of the day and transition naturally to a deep, restful sleep. Wear loose, comfortable clothing suitable for resting and deep meditation. Open to all, no experience required. 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. Register by calling 941-505-9642 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theyogasanctuary.biz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.theyogasanctuary.biz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018A New View: Yoga at the Wall\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Using the wall as a way to deepen your understanding of various poses and inversions, Karen Ascher will lead you through a practice that utilizes the wall in familiar and unfamiliar ways. Must be comfortable or able to participate in a mixed level class at The Yoga Sanctuary and have an established yoga practice that includes standing postures. Noon Nov. 21 at The Yoga Sanctuary, 112 Sullivan St., Punta Gorda. Register by calling 941-505-9642 or online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theyogasanctuary.biz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.theyogasanctuary.biz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Visually Impaired Support Group<\/p>\n<p>Low Vision? We can help. The Visually Impaired Peer Group hosts a weekly support groups along with learning how to live well with vision loss from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays at Wintergarden Presbyterian Church, 18350 Wintergarden Ave., Port Charlotte. Bring a sack lunch. For information call Cheryl at 941-882-2432 or Bethany at 239-573-6996.<\/p>\n<p>Yoga at Manasota Beach<\/p>\n<p>8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at 8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. For additional information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/yogamanasotabeach.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">yogamanasotabeach.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Beach Yoga at Nokomis Beach<\/p>\n<p>9 a.m. daily near the Sharktooth concession Stand on Nokomis Beach, 208 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis. For additional information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/yogamanasotabeach.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">yogamanasotabeach.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Weight Loss &amp; Fitness Support Group<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tops.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.tops.org<\/a> 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 begins at 8:30 a.m., meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Pilgrim Church, 24515 Rampart Blvd., Port Charlotte. TOPS 0123 Tuesdays, weigh in at 8 a.m., meeting at 8:30 a.m. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 12475 Chancellor Blvd., Port Charlotte. TOPS 0620 Wednesdays, weigh in at 8 a.m., meeting at 8:45 a.m. Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. 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