‘Faith & fitness’ workshop offered at FGCU

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Continuing Education and Off Campus Programs presents “Faith & Fitness” workshop for healthcare professionals 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 or 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday July 27 at The Atrium, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181, in Fort Myers. It is open to the public.

The course introduces fitness as a true spiritual discipline. The community’s health is dependent on the collective support and efforts of its individuals. This course will make clear, in addition to proper nutrition and exercise, that wellness by design requires one to live in harmony with others.

Tom Hafer, author of Faith & Fitness (Augsburg Books, 2007) facilitates the seminar. Hafer is a physical therapist, a licensed athletic trainer; and holds a master’s degree in religion. He serves as both chaplain and physical therapist at Gulf Coast Village and Volunteers of America in Cape Coral. Cost for the seminar is $20. For more information or to register call (239) 425-3277 or register online at registerce.fgcu.edu.

Miss Latina Teen competitions open

Applications are available for the Miss Teen Latina fort Myers – World and Miss Latina fort Myers pageant. The pageant will be held Saturday, June 5 at the Renaissance Country Club in fort Myers.

This pageant is an official preliminary to Miss Teen Florida – World and Miss Florida US International. It is open to any young lady who is from Hispanic heritage. The ages for the teen contestants are 13 to 18 and Miss contestants from 18 to 24.

Contestants will be judged in three areas for competition including swimsuit, evening gown and interview. There will be prizes, scholarships as well as the official crown and banner and their entry into the state competition.

For more information or to receive an application, contact state director Suzi Hosfeld at 822-4661 or by email at famemodeltalent@aol.com.

Alva summer camp filling up fast

Traditional Summer Camp at the Alva Community Center offers a full day of excitement. This camp is for children ages 6 to 13. The camp day begins as

early as 7:30 a.m.and ends at 6 p.m. Day camp activities include arts and crafts, sports, organized games, quiet play, educational speakers, water

activities, outdoor activities, field trips, skating, swimming, and much more, said Sandra Bates from the Parks & Recreation Dept. who oversees the Alva site.

To ensure your child’s safest experience possible, each carefully chosen camp counselor has passed a background check, and has undergone training in

CPR/first aid. Regular registration is $67 per week per child. You can register online at:

10 percent off per week $60 – www.leeparks.org Registration includes: breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack).

For more information call (239) 728-2882. Only 60 spots available per week, Bates said. The Alva Community Center address is 21471 North River Road, Alva.