The following programs will be held in March 2024 at COA Center at Flagler Health+ Village at Nocatee, 351 Town Plaza Ave., Suite 205, Ponte Vedra. Unless specified otherwise, register by email to pbrunell@stjohnscoa.com or by calling 904-814-9407. Programs are open to adults ages 18 and older. For more information, go to coasjc.org/center-at-nocatee.
TUESDAYS
Advanced Treatment Options for the Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease & Essential Tremors: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5. Free Lunch-N-Learn presented by Alaine Keebaugh PhD. Advance registration is required.
Caregiver Support Group: All caregivers are welcome. The group meets every Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. There is a trained facilitator present at every meeting to guide the group.
Open Card Play: 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday. Bring your deck of cards and join others in playing the card game of your choice. No instructor will be present. This is a self-directed group.
Meet with a SHINE Volunteer for Medicare Information: A trained volunteer will assist you in a one-to-one meeting to answer any questions and offer assistance. Appointments available on March 12 beginning at 10 a.m.
Widows and Widowers: Social group meeting the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register in advance for one or both Tuesdays.
Herbology with Professor James Carucci — Building Your Herbal First Aid Kit: 3-4 p.m. March 12. Learn the parts of a good herbal first aid kit, where they can be purchased or how to prepare yourself. Cost is $10 per class. Sign up at: https://coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/coa-center-at-nocatee
Navigating the Assisted Living Maze: 10-11 a.m. March 19. What are the care levels, perks, licenses and required trainings and care for independent living, assisted living, memory care and nursing homes? What are the limitations of each?
iPhone/iPad Class Series — Tips & Tricks: 10-11 a.m. March 26. Kai Long will teach how to use many features we may not know how to use. Fun and useful tips will be discussed. Class size is limited. Cost is $10 per class. Sign up at: https://coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/coa-center-at-nocatee
WEDNESDAYS
Open Art: Bring your art or craft project to work on while socializing with friends. Meets every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Meet with a SHINE Volunteer for Medicare Information: A trained volunteer will assist you in a one-to-one meeting to answer any questions and offer assistance. Appointments available on March 6 beginning at 10 a.m.
Mah Jongg Meet-up: Open play for experienced players. 1-3 p.m. March 6, 13 and 27, and 3-5 p.m. March 20.
Tai Chi: Improve mood, increase energy and stamina, improve flexibility, balance and muscle strength with instructor Dennis Sheils. All levels welcomed. Wednesdays starting March 6 for four weeks; Class time is 1 p.m. Cost is $25. To register, go to https://coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/coa-center-at-nocatee.
Parkinson’s Meet, Greet & Learn: 3-4:30 p.m. March 6. A monthly meeting for people living with Parkinson’s disease and/or their care partners. March’s speaker will be Daniel Kieleszewski, AAPRN from Aliva Supportive Care. Always held the first Wednesday in the month.
iPhone/iPad Class series, Using Siri to Make Life Easier: 10-11 a.m. March 20. Kai Long will teach attendees how to use many features of Apple’s Voice Assistant to assist us in our daily living. Class size is limited. Cost of $10 per class. Sign up at: https://coasjc.coursestorm.com/category/coa-center-at-nocatee
Genealogy Group: 1-2:30 p.m. March 20. A genealogy expert will guide you in discovering your ancestors on the third Wednesday of each month. This meeting, the group will discuss great-grandparents.
Do You Need a Living Will & How to Avoid the Need for a Guardianship: 10-11 a.m. March 27. This lecture will cover important information that you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones. Presented by Megan Wall, managing attorney of St. Johns County Legal Aid.
Caregiver Needs Assessment: Make an appointment with a qualified dementia care specialist who will: Set up a time to discuss your situation, one-to-one; develop an individualized education and needs assessment; support and guide; and empower you to find solutions for those needs. Call to schedule an appointment 904-814-9407.
