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It's Game Day!
Tues., Feb. 21, from 2:15 – 3:30pm
Do you enjoy playing Cards, Dominoes, Uno, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, and other board games? We gather on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, in the 1st floor Activity Room. Bring a friend!
Requested donation $3.
Caregiver Support Group
Thurs., Feb. 23, 11 am (2nd and 4th Thursdays)
Join others to share knowledge, experience and fellowship. Find resources and friends who understand. Requested donation $2.
Senior LGBT+ Support Group
Thurs., Feb. 23, 11:30 am
Elder Care Services, Inc. and Capital Tea host monthly support group meetings, provides information and referrals, engages in advocacy, conducts trainings, and hosts events. This monthly support group is available to any LGBT+ individual age 50 and over.
Contact Posey Wilson at wilsonm@ecsbigbend.org if you have any questions.
Mark your calendar:
Advance Planning & Avoiding Financial Exploitation
Wed., March 8, 2 - 3pm at the Tallahassee Senior Center
Learn about the importance of advance directives and how to get assistance with end-of-life planning, as well as tips for avoiding financial exploitation.
Attorneys will be available to answer general legal questions after the presentation. Presented by the Florida State University College of Law
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The Senior Games are designed with all fitness levels in mind! Competitions include archery, bag toss, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, power lifting, racquetball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, and a one-mile fun run/walk. Are you age 50+ and enjoy fun, competition, athletic camaraderie, and challenging yourself?
Join us for the Torch Run on March 1, 6 pm at Cascades Park
Come out as we kick off the 14th Annual Senior Games!
Enjoy a game of bag toss or horseshoes, plus see a pickleball demonstration.
Forms are also available at the Senior Center or call 850-891-3866
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by J.D. Salinger
Mon., Feb. 27, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
NE Branch Library
Our popular Connect with a Classic series is back, and we are focusing on banned books. Whether it’s been a while since you’ve read this classic or if you’ve never read it, come join us for a robust discussion of this classic coming of age novel and notable banned book with instructor Lynn Peterson.
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Thursday, March 9
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Marc Black is a master of spreading the joy of music in story and song, and known for singing popular music from the 1950’s and 60’s. An eclectic folk-rocker, Marc has performed and recorded with many luminaries including Art Garfunkel, John Sebastian, Richie Havens, and Pete Seeger. In June of 2014, Marc was inducted into the New York chapter of the Blues Hall of Fame.
Fee $10 for concert. Bring your lunch, or order a brown bag lunch for an extra $9.
A limited number of concert tickets will also be available at the door.
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Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator:
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TMH brings expert cardiologists for this lunchtime event at TSC for Heart Health Month
Lunch served, $3 requested donation. Register here or call 850-891-4042
Biometric Health Screenings
Monday, Feb. 27 From 11:00 am – Noon @ TSC
No-cost Biometric screening include Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure, and A1C test (3-month average blood sugar).
Offered by Big Bend Area Health Education Center
Monday Morning Yoga with Seshu Pisipati
3 class series: March 6, 20 & 27, from 9-10 am
Start the week with this series of gentle and relaxing yoga classes.
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For information about Fitness, Health & Wellness Programs,
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
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Registration opens
Wednesday, February 22
Look for new offerings
Paint Like Monet
Alcohol Ink Jewelry
POP ART - Colorful drawing
Photographing Your Artwork
Art and Photography
in addition to favorites: Watercolors, Life Stories,
Drawing, Engage with Your Page, Clay Creations and Sumi-E
Click HERE to see the art workshops offered this quarter.
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For the latest
TSC Art Newsletter
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Contact Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator:
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The Tallahassee Senior Center is working to develop new programming, and would like your input on potential new offerings. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the survey found at the link below.
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or contact Nick Schrader, Senior Resources Coordinator
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Give the Gift of Senior Services |
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Join the Senior Center’s Legacy Circle
Helping seniors for generations to come
The Senior Center’s Legacy Circle includes people who have thoughtfully included the Senior Center Foundation in their estate planning and have informed us in writing of their plans. When you name the TSCF as a beneficiary of an investment, you will help us continue our important work and make an impact on those we serve.
Every gift helps to sustain the Senior Center programs and services for older adults in our community. Legacy Circle members are honored and recognized for their generosity, at Legacy Receptions and special events throughout the year.
To learn more, visit
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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.
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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+. |
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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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Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation | 850-891-4000 | 1400 N. Monroe St. www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org |
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