“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 workshop, “Happy Hour for Your Heart,” will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at McDowell Senior Center, 1845 E. McDowell 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.

Another workshop will be “Stroke: No Time to Lose,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Chinese Senior Center, 734 W. Elm St.

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.

Future monthly workshops will focus on nutrition, cardiac care 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 602-534-0576.

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.