Local Rotary clubs join forces for Beaches Health Jam

Beaches Health Jam, which took place Aug. 3 at the Carver Center, brings together area health and healthy lifestyle organizations for an afternoon of fun.

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Mayo Clinic representatives discuss nutrition with attendees of the event.

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Ponte Vedra YMCA Executive Director Jennifer Ryan teaches kids how to do jumping jacks.

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The event’s winning kickball team gathers for a photo.

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Shakin It Up with Shay leads the crowd in Zumba.

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Posted Thursday, August 9, 2018 12:00 am

The third annual Beaches Health Jam event took place last Friday, Aug. 3 at the Carver Center in Jacksonville Beach.

Founded in 2016 by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville-Oceanside, the event brings together area health and healthy lifestyle organizations for an afternoon of fun. Other Rotary clubs involved in leading the event included the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach Sunset, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra and the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach. The University of North Florida and Town Center Rotaract clubs, as well as the Interact Club from Fletcher High School, were also involved. One of the main goals behind creating Beaches Health Jam was to bring the St. Vincent’s Mobile Health Unit to the beach.

Other participating organizations included BEAM Mobile Food Distribution, St. Andrews AME Church, Beaches Resource Center, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Will-Line Dancers for Health, Ponte Vedra YMCA, Tai Chi for Health & Wellness, Shakin’ It Up With Shay, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Keiser University PTA Program, Keiser University, The Salvation Army, Cardio Sumo, Pilates for Buff Bones, Bailey’s Health & Fitness, Wahby Financial Group, LLC, Sulzbacher Beaches Clinic, Hope Adult Daycare and Nova Southeastern University.