In July, our Gainesville and Ocala teams came together for a day of learning, connection, and relaxation as part of our monthly health and wellness activities. We had the privilege of participating in the Community Wellbeing Mentor Training, led by the amazing Dr. Carol Lewis, PhD, MPH, from the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic. This training is designed to empower community members, organizations, and churches by equipping them to become Community Wellbeing Mentors (CWMs). Our staff found it incredibly valuable, as it aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.

After the insightful training, we indulged in a delicious picnic-style lunch with burgers, hot dogs, potato salads, watermelon, chips, and a variety of pies for dessert. Shoutout to our grill master team members who made it all possible!

But the fun didn’t stop there! We enjoyed a “Fascinating Florida Facts” trivia game, played various games, and simply took some time to unwind and connect with each other. It was a fantastic day of low-key, low-stress fun—just what we all needed!

We’re grateful for opportunities like these to learn, grow, and enjoy each other’s company. Looking forward to what next month’s wellness activity will bring! 🌞

ID: There are two graphics, both with a blue background. The first graphic is photo of 5 members of the CIL staff sitting at a table in the CIL activity room, smiling at the camera while playing games together. “Wellness Training & Picnic” is written in white above the top left corner of the photo, with a vertical line drawn down the left side. The CILNCF logo is displayed in the top right corner. A horizontal white line is drawn below the bottom right corner of the photo with CILNCF written in white. The second graphic is a compilation of 4 photos showing staff participating in various the activities that took place during the Wellness Training & Picnic event. The CILNCF logo is displayed in the center.