Fostering Community Wellness

Mayor Derrick L. Henry and the City of Daytona Beach are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our residents. This weekly email will keep participants informed, motivated and connected throughout the program.

Each edition will include the current week’s schedule, a look ahead to next week’s activities with dates, locations, times and session themes, along with instructor highlights and photos and videos from previous sessions.

WEEK 1

150 Years Strong – Daytona Beach Pride

*Participants who dress according to the weekly theme will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes at the end of the program.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at 5:30 p.m.

Kickoff, registration, weigh-in

Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Saturday, Jan. 10 at 8:30 a.m.

Health Fair, Line dancing with Lisa

Daisy Stocking Park, 550 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.

Instructor Bio

Lisa Flowers-Thompson

Lisa Flowers-Thompson began line dancing in 2021 after receiving a request from the Health Ministry at Tubman-King Community Church to create a fun fitness program. What started as a fitness initiative quickly evolved into a transformative experience that brought not only fitness and weight loss but also joy, laughter, and a sense of community. Participants shared inspiring testimonies of weight loss and relief from depression, leading to the birth of Line Dancing by Lisa.

Line Dancing by Lisa is more than just a dance program—it's a movement that gives back to the community. The program actively participates in fundraising and donates to various nonprofit organizations, including the Hope Shelter, cancer research organizations, foster care initiatives, and efforts supporting homeless individuals, domestic violence survivors, and the She’s Covered Corporation.

In addition to leading the Line Dancing by Lisa community, Lisa herself has experienced the personal fitness benefits of the activity. As a participant, you’ll not only learn exciting dances but also be welcomed into a supportive, tight-knit community.

For more information, please connect with the group via their Facebook page, Line Dancing by Lisa.

Look Ahead: Week 2

Campus Pride in Every Stride

*Participants who dress according to the weekly theme will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes at the end of the program.

Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m.

Chair Fitness with Elegant Fitness

Attire: Represent Your College or University

Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

Thursday, Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Chair Fitness with Elegant Fitness

Attire: Represent Your College or University

Cherry Cultural & Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd.

We’re inviting participants to share their favorite healthy recipes for a chance to be featured in an upcoming city promotion. Whether it’s a quick breakfast, a family favorite or a nutritious snack, your recipe could help inspire others to eat well.

Submit your recipe with a brief description and photo, if available, to Ingrid Laas, food and beverage assistant, at LaasIngrid@DaytonaBeach.gov.

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Follow the City of Daytona Beach on social media for the latest news, events and highlights from around the city. Weekly video content will be uploaded on the city’s YouTube channel, featuring program coverage and session highlights.

View and download high-quality photos from city events, programs and initiatives on the city’s Flickr page, which will be regularly updated with photography captured throughout the week.

Stay informed and connected by following, watching and sharing city content across our social platforms.

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