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Guidance for Your Legacy Giving
People want to feel that their life mattered - they want to put their stamp on the future! Please join three local members of the Capital City Trust Company team on Wed., Aug. 5 at 11 am - noon , as they lead a discussion on ways to make a present and future charitable gift. We’ll talk about the assortment of popular charitable strategies and methods including the use of bequests, insurance, individual retirements accounts, and trusts. For more details and to register, click here ; must register by Aug 4 at 4 pm and a Zoom link to join the event will be emailed to you on the evening of Aug. 4 (before the class). Be sure to check your spam or junk email. For more questions, more information or help with registering, email Karin.Caster@talgov.com .
Lifelong Learning Classes Via Zoom!
Breakfast Around the World: Preparing an English Breakfast, Wed., Jul. 29 @ 10 am . Virtually join Chef Jessica Bright McMullen of Tallahassee’s KitchenAble Cooking School and Catering on as she teaches you to prepare a traditional English breakfast.
LifeLong Learning! How to Vote Safely During the Pandemic, Aug. 4, 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Virtually join Margaret Boeth and Barbara Licht from the League of Women Voters of Tallahassee as they discuss how to protect your vote, while also protecting your health.
L3X Virtual Launch Party, Thu., Aug. 20, 6 - 7:30 pm. Join us from home as we roll-out our September 2020 Lifelong Learning Extravaganza (L3X) program - which will be all-virtual (given the pandemic). At our "Zoom Launch Party" discover the fascinating live classes that will be offered, meet instructors, and hear from our wonderful sponsors. As always, we will have a variety of programs on a variety of subjects in the fields of history, science, nature, literature, travel, art, religion, food, and more - interactive fun for friends and family! You must register for this event by noon on Thu., August 20; those who register will be emailed a link to the event that afternoon.
Breakfast Around the World: French Breakfast, Wed., Aug. 26, 10 - 11:30 am. Virtually join Chef Jessica Bright McMullen of Tallahassee’s KitchenAble culinary school as she teaches you to prepare a delicious French – themed breakfast that includes luscious croissant French toast with Strawberry Compote, delectable crepes with assorted fillings, and French press coffee. 
Register for classes by clicking here . A Zoom link to join the event will be emailed to you before the class. Thank you to our LifeLong Learning Sponsor Mulligan Park . To register for any or all of the above class(es), click here ; for questions or more information, email Maureen Haberfeld, LifeLong Learning Coordinator .

Now more than ever, your support is very important to make this possible and we encourage your donations for virtual and on demand classes – to donate, click here - to become a member - click here - or checks can be mailed (TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303 ) .
Practice Health & Fitness at Home!
Last Friday on Facebook, we shared part two of our Healthy at Home Series - Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home.” If you missed it, click here to watch the FSU Nursing Students share what the blood pressure numbers mean, what your equipment options are, how to accurately take your own BP, and when to call the doctor. For questions about virtual Health, Wellness, and Fitness options offered by the Senior Center, email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com .
The Psycho-Social Impact of Covid and Social Injustice: Examining our Own Views, Wed., Aug. 12, 1 - 3:00 pm. Virtually join the TSCF & UPSLIDE as they bring a thought-provoking presentation by Kenneth Fowler, PhD, LMHC, that explores the psychological and social impacts of this historic landscape of pandemic and social unrest that we find ourselves in. There is much to consider in terms of understanding the forces at work and is an opportunity to explore how individuals can cope, adapt, and become agents of positive change. For more information and registration, click here. A Zoom link to join the event will be emailed to you the day before or morning of the event. 
Tallahassee Senior Center Fitness Classes WCOT TV, FACEBOOK, & ON DEMAND
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:
(1) WCOT (Channel 13 on cable or Talgov.com/WCOT ) on TV - M/W/F/& SAT @ 9 a.m.
(3) posted on our Facebook page at 11 a.m. (and this link lives on our page - so you can find it and click on it throughout the day).

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! !
Gentle Yoga with Ferdouse Sultana, E-RYT® 500
Wednesday on WCOT @ 9 am
Stretch & Flex with Robin Perry Davis, ACSM
Saturday on WCOT @ 9 am 
Gentle Seated Yoga with Bridget Welch, LMT
Brain-Body-Balance w/ Merisha Johnson Phillips, AFAA-CPT
Friday on WCOT @ 9 am
Mindful Movement w/ Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor, sponsored by Capital Health Plan!
Monday on WCOT @ 9 am

September is Falls Prevention Month and we are bringing Ageless Grace with Marghi back! Join us for a 5-week Fall series on Wednesdays, starting Sept. 2 - 30, from 10 - 11:00 am. If you are new to Ageless Grace, it is a cutting-edge brain fitness program; the classes engage your body, memory, and creativity, and additionally, are interactive, habit-forming, and super-fun! The $15 class donation is for all five classes. You will be emailed a link to join the class the day before. To register, click here!
Thank you to our Presenting Health & Wellness Sponsor McDonnell Hearing Solutions, LLC . For more information or questions on fitness, health and wellness programs offered by the TSCF, contact Health & Wellness Coordinator Ruth Nickens, RN, at Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com .

Thank your for your support to make these classes possible – to donate, click here - to become a member - click here - or checks can be mailed (TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303 ) .
Online Art Workshops, Classes & Exhibit!
ONGOING CLASSES! NEWCOMERS WELCOME! JOIN US!

Draw With Your Eyes, Paint With Your Heart, Mark Fletcher - Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.  Pen & Ink with a little watercolor.  $10 per class. Art Cards available ($70 for 8 classes)  To register - click here.

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.  $10 per class. Art Cards available ($70 for 8 classes) To register - click here.

Thank you to our Art Program Sponsor Tapestry Senior Living . To register for the above class(es), click here ; for questions or more information - email Jennifer Haskins, Art Program Coordinator.
To join the Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts Facebook Page - click here.
VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT

We miss gathering with TSC artists and friends and viewing the amazing artwork at our receptions. While we are unable to gather, we still are able to view amazing art! Click here to view the Art Potpourri exhibit! People's Choice - Art Potpourri - Vote for your favorite art works by clicking here! Watch for the next call to artists at the end of August, inspired by Pantone Color of the Year: Classic Blue.
Brainteaser Challenge
Let's keep our minds challenged and active!

Here's a challenging Brainteaser, Hidden Time & Again II, submitted Braingle.com by fishmed. Inside each set of the following words, there are a pair of smaller words. By putting a "&" between them, you'll make a familiar phrase. For example, "Thighbone/Swallowtail" conceals "High & Low."

1. Gulliver/Clearness
2. Tragicomedy/Pentagon
3. Chinchilla/Magdalene
4. Terrestrial/Ecoterrorist
5. Thundershower/Intellectual
 
Share your answer with Nancy O'Pry Gentry, Special Projects, at  Nancy.Gentry@talgov.com ! The first three people to answer correctly will get a "shout out" during the next Friday Update on Facebook . Find more brainteasers at www.braingle.com
More Virtual Classes!
Join Ukulele via Zoom - email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com
Ballet on Demand - click here!
Quit Smoking - Virtual Tobacco Cessation
Today is good time to quit smoking, and tobacco cessation classes - either Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. OR Thursdays 2 - 4 p.m. (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 of your choice. 
Zoom User Guide
Want to learn more about Zoom? How to get started? Join a meeting? Host a meeting? Tutorials? Click here!
Our programs are funded and dependent on your donations & membership
If you can, we ask that you continue to support our programs by making a donation or renewing your membership to the TSC Foundation. To make a donation - click here . For membership information and to renew online - click here or

Checks can be mailed to: TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303.

For information or assistance, email Karin Caster or call 891-4041.

Your donations and membership are tax deductible.

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.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." Registration #CH8035.
To set up automatic monthly or annual payments, complete & return the form found here.

Donations, honorariums, memorial gifts, galaxy stars, and legacy gifting are appreciated ( click here to donate ).
Additional Ways to Support Senior Services
Host a Facebook Fundraiser!
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 and then click here and follow the directions! Need help? Email Audrey Byrne.

Be certain to thank your friends for their generosity and thank you and your friends for sharing the joy of active aging opportunities for our community!
Shop at Smile.Amazon.com
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 .
Links to programs, classes and opportunities!