September 8 – 25

Join us for our first virtual L3X throughout the month of September. Despite going virtual, we are still offering opportunities to Explore, Examine and Experience. As Dr. Seuss says, “oh the places you’ll go.” Visit local attractions and travel to far-away places, then sketch those travels. Forage for wild mushrooms then prepare a meal or two after some cooking lessons. Vote safely and go “Beyond the Badge” with some of Tallahassee’s law enforcement.  Visit historic places and movements. Experience Florida’s geology and come face to face with nature and wildlife. Oh – and how is your brain changing during this pandemic? You may actually come to understand the theory of relativity!  These are just a few of the many exiting virtual opportunities available. With two to three options a day, no classes overlapping, and a low suggested donation, there is no excuse to be bored in September! Click here: https://www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/l3x/ to see the schedule of classes and to register.

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

Now more than ever, your support is very important to make classes 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).

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.

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!

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.

Advances Painting Critique with Debbie Gaedtke - Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Begins September 9 (ongoing). Discussion or evaluation of the painting you are currently working on. $10 per class. To register - click here.

Acrylic Painting for Beginners with Debbie Gaedtke - Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. September 9th - 30th, 4 week workshop via Zoom. Experiment with different paintbrushes, mixing colors and beginner painting techniques as you draw and paint along with art instructor Debbie Gaedtke. Perfect for the absolute beginner! $10 per class. Art Cards available ($70 for 8 classes) To register - click here.

Beginner Basics of Art with Mark Fletcher, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. September 15 - November 3, 8-week workshop via Zoom. Learn the fundamentals of art! This is a wonderful workshop for the absolute beginner who wants to learn about the building blocks of an artwork. You will learn and apply the art elements, principles and techniques. $10 per class. Art Cards available ($70 for 8 classes) To register - click here.

Life Stories / Mixed Media with Mariann Kearsley - Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. 8-week series September 17 - November 5. This class calls you to artistically tell your life story. $10 per class. Art Cards available ($70 for 8 classes) To register - 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.

Thank you to our Art Program Sponsor: Tapestry Senior Living

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 Winners listed below - Art Potpourri

September is Falls Prevention Month and we are have Ageless Grace with Marghi!

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!

If you missed the first Monday Mindfulness meditation with Nicolette, you can watch by clicking here! Mindfulness is known to improve mental and physical health, including reducing stress, improving focus, and decreasing pain. This informative video explores what mindfulness means, the benefits it provides, and ways to incorporate practice into daily life. It concludes with a 10-minute guided mindfulness meditation activity that can also be practiced on your own. Presented by Nicolette Castagna, MA, MPH, RMHCI, TSC UPSLIDE Program Counselor.

Do you have a friend or neighbor who is lonely? Would you like to become more socially connected? Help is available. The Senior Center's UPSLIDE is a Program that Addresses Loneliness, Isolation and Depression.

If you know someone or you think you can benefit from this program, email Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com for more information and eligibility. Services are provided at no cost to participants, but donations accepted. UPSLIDE is sponsored by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation.

(1) WCOT (Channel 13 on cable or Talgov.com/WCOT) on TV - M/W/F/& SAT @ 9 a.m.

(2) On-demand on the Tallahassee Senior Foundation website! Mirror on-demand classes on your TV - click here for a resource page "how to."

(3) Posted on our Facebook page at 11 a.m. (and this link stays on our page, so you can find it and click on it any time of 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!!

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.

McDonnell Hearing Solutions, LLC

To donate, click here - to become a member, click here - or checks can be mailed to: TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303

Here's a challenging Brainteaser, Missing Word 7, submitted to Braingle.com by firefox99.  

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

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