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11th Annual
Lifelong Learning Extravaganza
September 8 – 25
L3X FINAL WEEK
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CLOSING LUNCHEON !
For a full line up of classes + to register
THIS WEEK:
With the election just around the corner and the pandemic still going, don't miss "Voting Safely During the Pandemic" (class 028)! From the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee, learn how to protect your vote while protecting your health, three methods for voting and the pros + cons of each and where to find nonpartisan information about candidates among other things!
Also this week, Sketch Your Travels, Plastic in Our Oceans, Medical Marijuana, Mary McLeod Bethune, Create Peace, Backyard Birding, and Patagonia
to view L3X Offerings, the L3X Program, and to register
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L3X
VIRTUAL
CLOSING LUNCHEON!
featuring
Dr. Jeremiah Murphy
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
REGISTRATION DEADLINE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 12:00 NOON
In 1915, Albert Einstein completed his theory of General Relativity, one of the most enduring and transformational theories of all of physics. His theory is based upon a few simple observations and statements. First, motions are relative; second, the speed of light is constant; third, the acceleration you feel in a rocket is equivalent to gravity’s acceleration on Earth. While simple, these statements profoundly changed our understanding of the Universe. Space and time are not constants of reality; rather they are relative and intimately connected. Gravity is not a force but the warping of spacetime, which in turn leads to the prediction of black holes and gravitational waves. In this presentation, we will explore how these simple, yet profound statements lead to these predictions. We will also learn how Einstein’s theory of General Relativity has endured more than a century of experiments, making it one of the most successful theories of human history. Professor Jeremiah Murphy is an astrophysicist in the Physics Department at Florida State University. His expertise is in stellar explosions, neutron stars, and black holes.
$5.00 no lunch
or
$18.00
Includes “Take-Away-Picnic-Box-Lunch” Catered by KitchenAble
Herbes de Provence chicken salad on a petit croissant, fruit and cheese pick, pasta salad and a sweet treat or a vegetarian alternative no chicken with larger portions of other salads
Pick up Lunch on Friday, September 25 between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. in the Tallahassee Senior Center 7th Ave. parking lot
(Must pre-order; see registration)
to register
Now more than ever, your support is very important to make classes possible and we encourage your donations for virtual and on demand classes.
or
checks can be mailed to: TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303
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For questions or more information about L3X + Lifelong Learning
Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning Coordinator
850-891-4033
All classes will be on the Zoom platform. For
assistance with Zoom or registration
891-4000
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Canterfield of Tallahassee * Capital Home Health * Jennifer Rupert, Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch * McDonnell Hearing Solutions Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida * Right at Home
The Grove at Canopy * Covenant Care * Truelieve * YourLife Senior Living
All Care Senior Consulting * Faith Funeral Homes * OLLI
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING, + FITNESS |
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To protect yourself, your family, and your friends, getting a flu vaccine this year is more important than ever! We are facing a challenging 2020-2021 influenza season with COVID-19 spreading at the same time.
For information about where flu shots will be offered
for the
Tallahassee Senior Center Flu Resource Card
Older adults and those with underlying health conditions are at the highest risk for complications from influenza. While the flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, it is still a good idea because it enhances your ability to combat other infections. There is no evidence that getting a flu vaccine will increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Remember that wearing a face mask, practicing physical distancing, washing your hands frequently, and coughing into your elbow are other ways to protect yourself and prevent spread of COVID-19 and the flu.
The CDC recommends that everyone six months or older get a flu shot, and they should get it before the end of October. For those that got vaccinated early (in July or August), particularly older adults, there may be reduced protection against flu infection later in the season.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health department about which type of vaccine is best for you, and if they are following CDC’s vaccination pandemic guidance.
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Staying active is one of the most important things we can do to keep healthy and age successfully. While we can't be together in person, we encourage to join us for a variety of virtual fitness classes, offered 3 ways for your viewing convenience:
Fitness classes are provided by the City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs, the Tallahassee Senior Center and Foundation, and Senior Services supporters like you!
Click here to provide your support!
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Gentle Seated Yoga
with
Bridget Welch, LMT
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Brain-Body-Balance with
Merisha Johnson Phillips, AFAA-CPT
Friday @ 9 am on WCOT
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Gentle Yoga with
Ferdouse Sultana, E-RYT® Wednesday @ 9am on WCOT
Sponsored by
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Stretch & Flex with
Robin Perry Davis, ACSM
Saturday @ 9am on WCOT
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Mindful Movement with
Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor
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For questions or more information about
health + wellness programs + fitness classes
Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator
Thank you to our Presenting Health & Wellness Sponsor:
Thank you for your support to make these classes possible!
or
checks can be mailed to: TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303
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ONLINE ART CLASSES + EXHIBITS! |
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NEW!
UPCOMING ART WORKSHOP
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- October 2 - 16
- Fridays, 10 a.m.
- $30 for the series
Use your unmatched lonely socks to make adorable soft sculpture animals.
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VIRTUAL ART GALLERIES + EXHIBITS!
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Taking submissions now
for
Creativity in Oils + Acrylics!
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Send a message with an original piece of art that the recipient can enjoy forever!
These 5 X 7 greeting cards are all original pieces, hand-painted by Tallahassee Senior Center Artists.
You may even just want to purchase one to frame for yourself!
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Join at any time - newcomers welcome!
Draw With Your Eyes, Paint With Your Heart with Mark Fletcher
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Pen & Ink with a little watercolor.
Hands-On Art History with Mark Fletcher
Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Create your own art applying and combining the methods of various artists like Van Gogh, Monet, Durer and others.
Advanced Painting Critique with Debbie Gaedtke
Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Begins September 9 (ongoing). Discussion or evaluation of the painting you are currently working on.
For questions or more information about the Art Program
Jennifer Haskins, Art Program Coordinator
To join the Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts Facebook Page
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NEW!
COFFEE CHAT
PHYSICALLY DISTANCING, SOCIALLY CONNECTING!
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Coffee Chat September 22, 2020
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Topic
“Lifelong Learning: L3X and More”
Chat with Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning Coordinator and Hella Spellman, Program Supervisor. Hear about all of the upcoming Lifelong Learning classes, the final week of L3X, and share your questions, thoughts, and ideas!
To register, click here
Next Coffee Chat: "Let's Talk Art" with Art Program Coordinator Jennifer Haskins and a special guest! Tuesday, October 13, 9:00 a.m. Stay tuned for more details and registration information!
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We miss you and want to stay connected! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. for 10 – 20 minutes for “Senior Center Coffee Chat.” Remember the days when you were at the Senior Center and could just drop in and visit with a staff member? We loved it as much as you did and we hope this will be the “next best thing!” We will meet via Zoom so we can be face to face and interactive. We have some things lined up for you already. We would also like you to let us know what you would like to chat with staff about. To share your ideas, please email Hella.Spellman@Talgov.com. To join in, all you have to do is register on-line by clicking here by 4:00 p.m. the Monday before. So, grab your morning coffee and join us when you can. We all look forward to “seeing” you all and staying connected.
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FRIDAY LIVE!
Update + Recap
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Fridays at 10 a.m.
join us on our
for an update and recap
with
This review will include a Facebook Challenge. You will not want to miss it...and speaking of missing - we miss you! Sending virtual hugs!
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Let's keep our minds challenged and active!
Here's a challenging Brainteaser, Mysterious Loss, submitted to Braingle.com by Taya.
At a train station in Sydney, Australia, an intelligent rich man was awaiting his upper class rail transport. He was sorting through his wallet and pulled out credit cards, receipts, and $200 in cash.
An egotistical scam artist (and a talented one at that) approached the man and said to him, "I'll bet you, on all the money in your wallet, that I can get a packet of chips out of that snack machine without inserting any money!"
The rich man, who was intrigued by this 'talent', readily agreed.
The scam artist walked over to the snack dispenser, stuck his hand up through the compartments, and a chip packet fell out.
The rich man was amazed, but being a faithful businessman, stuck to his word, yet the scam artist walked off without a penny.
The first three people to answer correctly will get a "shout out" during the next
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Zoom + Technology Assistance |
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Don't let your inexperience with technology prevent you from participating in the many virtual opportunities we are offering! We have volunteers ready to provide one-on-one assistance with Zoom and other technologies!
To be connected with a volunteer, call 891-4000
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Quit Smoking - Virtual Tobacco Cessation |
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Today is good time to quit smoking, and tobacco cessation classes (ongoing) are now offered virtually on Zoom. Receive support and nicotine patches at no-cost. Class instructor/leader: Emily Kohler (BBAHEC).
Call 850-224-9340 to register for a class.
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SHINE Program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is federally funded and our services are offered through the Department of Elder Affairs and the local Area Agency on Aging. Year-round, a cadre of vetted and trained volunteer counselors assists clients in applying for Medicare and provide information to help them evaluate options for additional insurance. In addition, we also screen clients for eligibility for Medicaid and other financial assistance for medical and prescription drug costs and report Medicare Fraud and Abuse.
The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7 and allows those with existing Medicare plans to make changes in their supplemental insurance, prescription drug plans, or advantage plans if they so desire.
For questions or more information
800-963-5337
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Thank You to All our Members + Donors! |
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Our programs + services
are funded by and dependent on your donations and membership!
If you can, we ask that you support our programs by making a donation and/or renewing your membership to the
Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation!
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION and to RENEW ONLINE
Checks can be mailed to:
TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303
For information or assistance
Your donations and membership are tax deductible
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To set up automatic monthly or annual payments
Donations, honorariums, memorial gifts, galaxy stars, and legacy gifting
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Additional Ways to Support
Tallahassee Senior Services!
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Are you celebrating a birthday or a special occasion and have enough "stuff?" How about hosting a Facebook Fundraiser to benefit the Senior Center?
To do this, you must have a Facebook account/profile,
Be certain to thank your friends for their generosity!
We thank for sharing the joy of active aging opportunities for our community!
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SHOP + SUPPORT US!
Do you shop at Amazon.com?
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Through Smile.Amazon.com, you can choose the Tallahassee Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. as your charity of choice, and every time you shop, 0.5% of AmazonSmile purchases will be donated.
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The mission of Tallahassee Senior Services is to offer programs, activities, and opportunities designed to encourage active living, optimal aging, and social fitness for independent adults age 50+.
The TSC Foundation generates funding to support programs,
services and participants of Tallahassee Senior Services.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF THE CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR WWW.FDACS.GOV/ConsumerServices. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” Registration #CH8035
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Links to programs, classes and opportunities! |
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Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation | 850-891-4000 | 1400 N. Monroe St. www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org |
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