Free Dental Care

On Friday, February 6, 2009, Dr. Vincent Monticciolo and his staff at Monticciolo General and Sedation Dentistry, 4350 Grand Blvd., New Port Richey, will be offering free dental care as part of Dentistry From the Heart. Dental services will be first come, first served and will take place from 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. Patients who are seen that day who will need ongoing care will be referred to community clinics.


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You Say You Made a Resolution - Part 3: Saving Money

In these uncertain economic times, many of us are very interested in cutting corners, pinching pennies, and living frugally. The United Way of Pasco's Prosperity Campaign is partnering with America Saves to promote savings as a way of life for all income classes. America Saves week is scheduled for February 22 - March 1, but why not get started now? Visit AmericaSaves.org to register and to access saving strategies and resources.

A New Place to Enjoy Nature

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is opening the Conner Preserve to the public for the first time this Friday, January 16. Events planned for the day include a ceremony, guided hikes, model airplane demonstrations, children’s activities and water quality monitoring demonstrations. Activities on Friday will begin at 10:00 a.m.

The regular schedule for the 2,980-acre property will be from sunrise to sunset. For more information, check out SWFWMD's website.

You Say You Made a Resolution: Part 2 - Lose Weight/Get Fit

How many times have we made resolutions to lose weight? How many times have we succeeded? Pasco County offers many opportunities to get up, get out, and get moving!

The YMCA is a great one-stop shop for your nutritional and fitness training needs. With a sliding-scale membership fee structure, the Y is accessible to most families and individuals. For those of you in West Pasco, visit www.suncoastymca.org for locations and more information. For those of you in East Pasco, visit www.tampaymca.info for locations and more information.

The Pasco County Parks and Recreation department has beautiful facilities and offers league sports, swimming, bike trails and more! See their locations and amenities here.

Finally, for sound nutrition and fitness advice, try www.healthierus.gov and www.smallstep.gov. A healthier 2009 is in reach!

You Say You Made a Resolution: Part 1 - Quit Smoking

It's a new year and it's time to start taking action on those resolutions you made! Many people pledge to quit smoking everyday. Some manage, some don't. Most ex-smokers made more than one unsuccessful attempt to quit before the quit "stuck".

If you are ready to throw out the smokes, the Florida Department of Health has some support to offer! Call the QuitLine at 1-877-U-CAN-NOW or visit their website for more information.

U-Pick Produce

For those of you who enjoy really fresh and really local produce, Hudson Hydroponics has U-Pick hours. Their strawberry crop is ready now. As an added bonus, there is no stooping or squatting required!

They have limited u-pick hours, so check out their current schedule at hudsonhydroponics.com.