This Functional Health series runs on Thursdays from Sept 3 - Oct 8 at 11:15 am.

Sept 24: Movement: Medicine You Can Do Every Day

Movement is not just exercise. It's medicine — and the dosage matters more than the intensity.

This session goes beyond "you should exercise more" and into the real science of why purposeful movement is one of the most powerful tools you have for preserving muscle, protecting your bones, sharpening your mind, and staying independent.

In this session, you'll learn:

- What types of movement matter most as you age (and why)

- How to move safely at any fitness level

- The connection between movement, brain health, and mood

- A simple, doable movement plan you can start this week

Whether you're active or just getting started, this session meets you where you are.

Come as you are. No health knowledge required. Expect real talk, some laughter, and tools you can use the same day.

FREE. Space is limited.

To register: Call the Albany Area YMCA at 229-436-0531

September 18 11:30am | This Month: Functional Nutrition

Join LIVE from anywhere. Nutrient needs, digestion, and metabolism shift over time - learn how functional nutrition can reset your health.

This Functional Health series runs on Thursdays from Sept 3 - Oct 8 at 11:15 am.

Sept 17: Nutrition: Eating for the Body You Have Now

Not the diet you tried in your 40s. Not a meal plan. Not a list of foods you can never eat again.

This session is about understanding how your body's relationship with food genuinely changes as you age — and how to eat in a way that gives your cells exactly what they need to function and heal.

In this session, you'll learn:

- How nutrient needs, digestion, and metabolism shift as you age

- The foods that fight inflammation vs. fuel it

- How to understand tricky nutrition labels and simple pantry swaps that can change your health

- Simple, sustainable changes — not an overhaul

No calorie counting. No shame. Just practical, evidence-based nutrition that actually fits your life.

Come as you are. No health knowledge required. Expect real talk, some laughter, and tools you can use the same day.

FREE. Space is limited.

To register: Call the Albany Area YMCA at 229-436-0531

Saturday, September 12 11 AM – 1 PM

Join Izzie Sadler, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, for a free Lunch N Learn Workshop hosted by the Margaret Jo Hogg Dementia Support Center.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover simple, practical steps to help you feel your best — even while caring for someone you love. We'll explore how to find balance, support your own health, and build sustainable habits that work for your life.

This workshop is FREE — reservation required.

To reserve your spot, contact Nancy Goode:

229-432-2705 or email nancygoode1215@gmail.com.

Dementia Support Center — 229 N. Jackson St.

This Functional Health series runs on Thursdays from Sept 3 - Oct 8 at 11:15 am.

Sept 10: Sleep & Recovery: The Healing System

You can do everything else right — eat well, move your body, take your supplements — and still feel terrible if your sleep is off. That's because sleep isn't just rest. It's your body's most powerful repair system.

In this session, Izzie Sadler breaks down what actually changes about sleep and recovery as you age, why those changes happen, and what you can do about it — without a prescription.

In this session, you'll learn:

- Why sleep quality matters more than hours

- The real reasons sleep shifts as we age

- What's quietly sabotaging your rest (it might surprise you)

- Simple, evidence-based strategies to reclaim restorative sleep and to maximize recovery

Come as you are. No health knowledge required. Expect real talk, some laughter, and tools you can use the same day.

FREE. Space is limited.

To register: Call the Albany Area YMCA at 229-436-0531

Muscle loss after 60 affects your balance, bones, brain, and independence — and almost nobody talks about it. In-person Health Talk.  Free. 10:00am  Christian Life Center 647 Old GA Hwy 3, Camilla, GA 31730 - 229-330-2767 for more information.

This Functional Health series runs on Thursdays from Sept 3 - Oct 8 at 11:15 am.

Sept 3: Functional Health 101

What if the reason you feel tired, achy, or "off" isn't just aging — it's a missing foundation?

Join Izzie Sadler, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC · FNS), for the kickoff of a 6-week workshop series at the Albany Area YMCA.

In this first session, you'll discover:

- What functional medicine is — and why it's a game-changer for everyone as we age

- The root-cause approach to health vs. managing symptoms

- The 5-Pillar framework that will guide the entire series

- A self-assessment to see exactly where you're starting

Come as you are. No health knowledge required. Expect real talk, some laughter, and tools you can use the same day.

FREE. Space is limited.

To register: Call the Albany Area YMCA at 229-436-0531

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VIRTUAL - Fri Aug 21 at 11:30 AM

Sleep — How it’s going.

An informal session held the Friday after each Health Talk. Come share what's working, ask the questions you've been sitting with, or just listen in. No pressure, no formality.

Free in-person Health Talk in Smithville, Lee Co. 1:00 PM. In-person health talk, tools, resources, + Q&A. Location: The Community Building, 106 Main St, Lee County, GA. Contact Ilean at 229-983-7263 for more information.

Ever stood in the grocery aisle staring at a label, unsure what half the ingredients even are? Join me for a hands-on Grocery Store Tour, where we walk the aisles together and I'll show you how to read labels, spot hidden sugars and additives, and choose foods that actually support your health — no more guessing.

August 14 11:30am | SLEEP & RECOVERY  The Healing System 

What Changes About Sleep After 60, and How to Reclaim Your Rest 

Many adults over 60 accept poor sleep as inevitable, but it isn't. Explore how sleep drives hormone balance, brain detox (critical for cognitive health), immune repair, and blood sugar regulation. Includes a Sleep Thief Audit and one tonight-ready habit shift and Q&A.

Chronic inflammation is the hidden driver behind joint pain, brain fog, and fatigue — and most people do not know they have it. In-person Health Talk. Free. 10:00am  Christian Life Center 647 Old GA Hwy 3, Camilla, GA 31730 - 229-330-2767 for more information.

Caring for a loved one with dementia is hard, and you don't have to do it alone. Join us at the MJ Hogg Dementia Center for a free functional approach to caregiving presentation - This a space to connect, be heard, and find support from others who understand.

This is a hands-on, practical program designed to give you the tools and confidence to shop smarter and feed your family well - without stress, diets, or second-guessing.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Space is limited.  

Tap the title above to open the page to register.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 10:30am

Publix - 1212 US Highway 19 S., Leesburg, GA

VIRTUAL - Fri Jul 24 at 11:30 AM

Where Do You Start?

An informal session held the Friday after each Health Talk. Come share what's working, ask the questions you've been sitting with, or just listen in. No pressure, no formality.

July 17 11:30am | KICKOFF  Functional Health 101: Finding Balance & Healing over 60 

How to Find Optimal Health at Any Age 

An energizing introduction to functional medicine principles - how the body works as a connected system, why your symptoms are signals worth investigating (not just "aging"), and how to start asking better questions of yourself and your providers. Includes a Body Systems Snapshot self-assessment and Q&A.

What's in your air, your water, your cleaning products, and your skincare matters more after 60 than most people realize. Free in-person Health Talk in Smithville, Lee Co. 1:00 PM. In-person health talk, tools, resources, + Q&A. Location: The Community Building, 106 Main St, Lee County, GA. Contact Ilean at 229-983-7263 for more information.

The gut is often called the "second brain." This in-person Health Talk covers the gut-brain connection in plain language — and what you can actually do about it. Free. 10:00am Christian Life Center 647 Old GA Hwy 3, Camilla, GA 31730 - 229-330-2767 for more information