Alzheimer's STARS
Alzheimer's Education https://es.alzprogramsanytime.org/alz-stars/
4-H Horse Camp
The Okeechobee 4-H Horse Day Camp is a week long camp that is geared toward developing riders. Activities focus on youth and horses with the goal to provide meaningful educational experiences for youth. The day camps provide for a continuance of learning opportunities during the summer months as well as motivation t...
Water Exercise
Come Outside & Play! Whether a resident of Okeechobee or just visiting you will love the Darrell Enfinger Sports Complex Pool. Cool off during the day or bring out the whole family on Family Swim Night! Water exercise is also available seasonal on weekdays!
ALZ STARS Program
The Warning signs of Alzheimer's are often subtle, but recognizing them can lead to an early diagnosis and improve quality of life. Come learn more on June 14th, at 11:00a,m. at the Chamber of Commerce, located at 55 S Parrott Ave. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Alzheimer's Association have partnered to create the ALZ STARS program, a joint initiative to bring increased awareness of dementia and the resources available to Floridians. This short program will help you: Identify warning signs of Alzheimer's and other dementia Take steps to receive an accurate diagnosis Understand simple communication tips Access additional resources Graduates will receive an official completion award To Learn More or to RSVP, please call 800-272-3900
Chamber Afterhours - June Speed Networking
Our June Afterhours is being sponsored by The City of Okeechobee and will be held at the Okeechobee County Library, 206 SW 16th St from 5:00p.m. until 6:30p.m. on June 14th. Have you ever had the experience of speed dating? NO? Well this will be a fun event where instead of speed dating, we will be speed networking! A great way for each of us to learn a little more about each person in attendance. We will have cards made up with questions that you can use to ask, or you can prepare some ahead of time, or just use whatever questions comes to mind as you meet them. Your choice, just make it fun and informative. Don’t miss out. just plan to come join in the speed networking! We will start a little after 5p.m. to give everyone time to speed through the conversations with each one attending. I'll be ringing the bell as you move to the next person. Looking forward to seeing you on the 14th at 5:00p.m. Light refreshments will be available. All of our events are open to the public!