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Wishing you good tidings, peace, and joy
this holiday season and throughout 2022!

The Senior Center will have abbreviated hours this week and next,
but we will resume regular hours after the new year.
STAY ACTIVE!
A variety of fitness classes designed for seniors are on-line for you to watch at any time, as well as classes at the Senior Center and our neighborhood community centers.
STAY CONNECTED!
Senior & Students Buddy Program
FSU College of Nursing, in partnership with UPSLIDE, has a Senior “Buddy “program. We are currently recruiting adults age 50+ to be part of a program that connects older adults with nursing students for companionship and intergenerational experience. Registration and information 850-556-5697 or email Judy.Shipman@talgov.com

STAY HEALTHY!
Vitamin and Minerals for Grown-ups
Thu., Jan 6 @ 10:30 am ZOOM
Vitamins and minerals are two of the main types of nutrients that your body needs to survive and stay healthy. Learn about the vitamins recommended for seniors and how to get the recommended amount within your diet. Bring your questions! Presented by Tallahassee Memorial Metabolic Health Center. Register: https://bit.ly/3lGFw0q  
For information about Health, Wellness & Fitness Programs
View our on-line Health & Wellness Calendar
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
Senior Center Arts
Explore the Creative Arts with Art Classes in the new year! Learn about telling your life story, try your hand at Zentangle, try painting with watercolors, oils or acrylics, create a clay sculpture...all offered by the Senior Center!
CONGRATULATIONS INSIDERS SHOW WINNERS

Academy Category
First Place, AUTUMN LEAVES by Chip Townsend
Second Place, SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS by Judy L. Fongheiser
Third Place, BILBO BAGGINS by JoEtta Parks
Honorable Mention, IN THE DOLOMITES by Tom Friedman
Honorable Mention, AN ISLAND IN MY IMAGINATION by Akshar Patel
 
Masters Category
First Place, THE KFC (2021) by Maria Balingit
Second Place, SEVEN SISTERS by Debbie Gaedtke
Third Place, GOOSE PASTURE by Terry Hawkins
Contact: Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator
email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com or call 850-891-4016 
What to get the person who has everything?
Spread the cheer
with friends and family!

Gift Certificate for classes
Art Class Card - 8 classes/$70
Fitness Class Card - 10 classes/$25
Lifelong Learning Certificate
Donate to Honor a Friend
Recognize someone special (even yourself!) with a custom engraved star!

Stars are a wonderful opportunity to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, friendship, or other special occasion.

We're encouraged that so many people care enough to make a difference to seniors. As we prepare for the coming year, we look forward to continuing to provide services people need, want and love.

Your generous support makes our programs possible – because of you seniors are happier, healthier, learning, laughing, and connected to each other at our “cool and happening” Tallahassee Senior Center. When you make a gift, you help keep seniors healthy, active, and engaged.

We are asking you to send a contribution today. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation to support our programming and ensure that we can continue to make life better and brighter for seniors. Your gift today makes a big difference tomorrow and every day!
Click here to learn more ways to support the Senior Center
Checks can be mailed to:
TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303

Donations and membership are tax deductible.
The TSC Foundation generates funding to support programs,
services and participants of Tallahassee Senior Services.
Looking for information?
Over 50 Resource Cards Available!
Legal, Medicare, Downsizing, Transportation, Hurricanes, COVID...and more.
Senior Center Calendar
of classes and events
is just a click away!

Information about
Senior Happenings in our area,
Tips, Resources, and More!
Updated COVID Practices
 
Participants are encouraged, but not required to wear a mask at the TSC or our neighborhood sites. Staff, volunteers, vendors and contractors are required to wear a mask when it is not possible to be at least 6 feet away from each other.
 
To be respectful of each other, please continue to follow these guidelines: 
a.    Do not attend an activity if you are sick or have symptoms which include a fever, cough and shortness of breath.
b.    Practice social distancing when possible.
c.    Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
 
If you test positive for COVID-19 and have attended a TSC activity within the past 14 days, please notify a TSC staff person ASAP. TSC staff will notify others in the class to the best of our ability. Thus, it is imperative that everyone scan or sign in for every session.
 
If you think you have been Exposed to COVID-19 which, according to the CDC, means in close contact with a person (within approximately six feet) with a symptomatic lab-confirmed COVID-19 case for a prolonged period of time (usually more than 15 minutes), please refer to these actions: 
Fully vaccinated individuals:
·  No quarantine requirement
·  Is recommended to get tested 3-5 days after exposure.
·  Must continue to monitor for symptoms
Unvaccinated individuals must quarantine as described below and may not attend a TSC activity until the following criteria is met:
 o  With testing: Quarantine for seven (7) days after the last contact with the individual testing positive for COVID-19 and receive a negative COVID-19 test (test must occur on day 5 or later after the exposure). You may return after receiving a negative COVID-19 test and following 7 days.
 o  Without testing: Quarantine for 14 days after the last contact with the individual testing positive for COVID-19. You may return after 14 days.
If you have symptoms – do not attend a class or activity.
 
Thank you for following these guidelines in the best interest of trying to keep everyone as safe as possible, and maintain a healthy environment at the TSC and our program sites.
 
Take care & stay safe,
Sheila Salyer
Senior Services Manager/Executive Director
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+.
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