• Tuesdays to Thrive are held the first Tuesday of every month in the main lobby at Harris Regional Hospital. These sessions aim to promote wellness and give attendees information about health topics such as cancer prevention, healthy eating and asthma and allergies. The event is a partnership between the hospital and the Jackson County Department of Public Health. 828.586.7734 or visit www.westcare.org.

• Men’s Night Out meets at 6:30 p.m. every other month on the fourth Tuesday of the month except for November, when the meeting is held the second Tuesday. Macon County Public Health and Angel Medical Center sponsor the program, and meetings are held in the Angel Medical Center’s video conference room on the third floor. The next meeting is July 28 and will cover general exercises for men. 828.349.2426.

• Ladies’ Night Out meets at 4 and 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of every month except November and December when it will meet on the second Tuesday. Macon County Public Health and Angel Medical Center sponsor the program, and meetings are held in the Angel Medical Center cafeteria. The next meeting, called “How not to be a Victim,” will be June 23. Other meetings cover topics from nutrition to memory concerns. 828.349.2426.

• Healthy Haywood is a coalition of community members who want to encourage citizens to lead healthier lifestyles. The coalition organizes various programs to promote greater health awareness. It also offers online resources for topics such as healthy living, mental health and substance abuse. 828.452.6675 ext. or visit www.healthyhaywood.org. 

• Let’s Cook! is a cooking class for youth ages 8 and older how to make healthy snacks. Classes will meet at 3:30 p.m. June 24, July 8 and Aug. 18 at the Waynesville Library. Participants must call ahead to sign up. 828.356.2512

• The Haywood Healthcare Foundation seeks to meet healthcare needs for people in Haywood County by partnering with other health organizations and providing funding. It recently issued 25 grants that reached people of all ages and supported programs for several issues including dental care, nutrition and substance abuse.