Our activity calendar

is on-line.

See what's happening

at the Senior Center!

It's Membership Week!

We invite you to renew, become a member or purchase a membership for a friend.

Stop by the front desk and spin the wheel for a chance to win prizes!

TSC Foundation Membership helps keep you and others:

• Active and Engaged

• Physically fit and mentally healthy

• Connected to a lifeline of support and friendship

Bike Safety & Helmet Fitting

Wed., Feb. 14, 10:30 am – Noon

Learn about efforts to make biking safer and convenient in our community. No-cost bike helmet fitting and giveaway. 

Safety Series Info Here

Monthly Hike

Wed., Feb. 21 at 9:00 am

Lafayette Heritage Trail to Tom Brown (4 miles)

Slightly hilly, trillium in bloom!

Meet at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park, 4900 Heritage Park Blvd.

Pre-registration not required. $3.00 per hike. Bring exact change or purchase a prepaid fitness card. Read hike information here

Healthy Heart Lunch n’ Learn w/TMH

Tues., Feb 27, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

According to the AHA, 1 in 5 people will develop heart failure, which is more likely to occur in people 65+ and a leading cause of hospitalization.

Join Gian-Carlo Giove, MD as he discusses signs/symptoms of heart failure, as well as how to manage it through lifestyle changes, cardiac rehab, and medication. Lunch provided by Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.

$5 requested donation. Register Here

For information about Fitness, Health & Wellness Programs,

Visit www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/health-wellness

Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health & Wellness Coordinator:

email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com phone 850-891-4042

Kayak with the Manatees - a few spaces available!

This Friday, February 16, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Wakulla River, known for its clear, clean water is packed with wildlife, from blue heron, to mullet, to manatees and much more!

Enjoy a relaxing kayak trip, hosted by Harry Smith Outdoors, on this slow-moving river that is suitable for all ages and is a great place for beginners to learn how to paddle.

Register Here

A Lady of Spain's Life in 1960's Georgia

Thurs., Feb. 22, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Amaya Portland of Spain met her African American husband Paul King while he worked and studied in Madrid. The couple took residence in Albany, Georgia in the 60's and raised their bi-cultural family there. Learn about the culture shock of coming from the freedom of Spain to live in Georgia during the 60's.

Connect with a Classic - Banned Book: To Kill a Mockingbird

Mon., March 4, 10:00 am – 11:30 am - at the Northeast Library

Our popular Connect with a Classic series is back, and we are focusing on another classic banned book. This session will analyze the American classic To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and will include elements such as theme, symbolism, and character development, as well as some of the notable literary passages in the novel. Come and join us for a robust discussion of this well-loved, Pulitzer Prize winning American Classic.

For Lifelong Learning information,

Visit: TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/lifelong-learning

Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning Coordinator:

email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com phone 850-891-4033

Join the competitions!

Senior Games feature friendly competitions for all fitness levels. Sports enthusiasts age 50 and older are encouraged to participate. If you enjoy athletic camaraderie and recreation, register for the Senior Games! Sign up now!

All participants will receive a T-Shirt and are invited to attend the Torch Run as well as the Celebration of Athletes, which includes a catered meal.



ARCHERY • BAG TOSS • BASKETBALL • BILLARDS • BOCCE • BOWLING

CYCLING • DISC GOLF • GOLF • HORSESHOES • MOUNTAIN BIKING

PICKLEBALL • POWERLIFTING • RACQUETBALL • SWIMMING

TABLE TENNIS • TENNIS • TRACK & FIELD • WATER AEROBICS

Click here for more information and to sign-up!

Art Program

UPCOMING ART WORKSHOPS

The Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts offers a supportive environment for students to receive guidance from experienced instructors.

See Art Studio

Workshops & Classes

Click Here

For the latest

TSC Art Newsletter

Click here

For Art Program information, visit our Art page: TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/art

Contact Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator:

email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com phone 850-891-4016 

Registration assistance: email Karen.Hill@talgov.com phone 850-891-4045

Fiddle Tunes Jams

Wednesday, 12 noon - 2 pm

Feel free to bring your lunch and join us for some toe-tapping fun, or simply enjoy a mid-day break! Our Fiddle Tune Jams friends are back, with local musicians on the ukulele, banjo, fiddle, stand up base and more. Musicians are welcome to bring your own instruments and join the jam.

Coffeehouse Concerts

Tallahassee Senior Center’s popular Lunchtime Coffeehouse Concerts showcase a variety of accomplished musicians in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re a fan of folk, blues, or something in between, our concerts will provide the perfect lunchtime escape.

See upcoming concerts here

AARP Tax Aide This year, AARP is offering both In-Person and Drop-off Service. With the convenient drop off service, you will leave your tax documents with an IRS-certified volunteer who will prepare your return. During a second visit, you will work together to finalize your return, file it and leave with a printed copy of the return and your original documents. 

Call 850-891-4030 for appointment

Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.

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Saturday in-person appointments will be available at the Main Library

on Saturdays, March 2 - April 13, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Call the number above for an appointment.

Property Tax Exemptions Filing

The Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office will be hosting a special tax exemption filing opportunity for seniors:

Saturday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to noon

315 S Calhoun St., Tallahassee - 3rd Floor

Leon County homeowners age 65 or older as of January 1, who meet certain income requirements, may qualify for money-saving property tax exemptions! The March 1 filing deadline is swiftly approaching.

The team will be available to answer any questions you have and to accept applications for any of the exemptions administered by our office.

For more information, please call 850-606-6200 or visit www.leonpa.gov

Eye Associates of North Florida is grateful for the relationship we have with the Tallahassee Senior Center. At Eye Associates, our mission is to provide patients with the best eye care through knowledge, compassion, and state-of-the-art technology, which aligns so well with the Senior Center’s goal to help seniors stay active and independent. Our expert physicians are well-versed in the latest advances in eye care and work with all our patients to create the best customized health plan to improve the quality of life for each person.

Our nearly decade-long partnership with the Senior Center has been marked by community engagement and support through events like the Lunch and Learns, and Deck the Halls. Eye Associates of North Florida looks forward to many more years of opportunities to support the great programs at the Tallahassee Senior Center.

We are grateful to Eye Associates for their continued support! To become a sponsor, contact Jennifer.Naff@talgov.com or 850-891-4048

Click here for ways to support the Senior Center

Donations can be mailed to:

TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303

The TSC Foundation generates funding to support programs,

services and participants of Tallahassee Senior Services.

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+.