“Health for a Lifetime,” a yearlong series of free workshops presented by the city of Phoenix Human Services Department Senior Services Division and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, will present health information for older adults and the community.

The next free workshop will be “Stroke: No Time to Lose,” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Senior Opportunities West Senior Center, 1220 S. Seventh Ave.

Lucy Ranus, RN, will offer information about the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke and why it is important to get to a nearby designated Stroke Center. She warns that many minutes could pass before symptoms of a possible stroke occur. Refreshments will be provided.

Another workshop, “Happy Hour for Your Heart,” will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at South Mountain Senior Center, 212 E. Alta Vista Road.

At this unique happy hour, attendees will enjoy a heart-healthy snack and enjoy a fun and educational program presented by Dr. Nilou Minaei, clinical nutrition manager, Food and Nutrition Division, St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Future monthly workshops will focus on nutrition, cardiac care, communication with your doctor and the latest cancer cures. The workshops are free and open to the public and support the mission of the Healthier Phoenix Initiative. For more information, call 602-534-0540.

The city of Phoenix operates 17 centers that provide adults, 60 years or older, with a variety of programs and services. St. Joseph’s is a 690-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services, with special advocacy for the underserved. It is part of Catholic Healthcare West, one of the largest healthcare systems in the West.