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LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES |
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11th Annual
Lifelong Learning Extravaganza
September 8 – 25
L3X WEEK 2!
If you haven’t already
to see the extraordinary line-up of classes for the month of September!
THIS WEEK:
Experience the Historic Capital (class number 021) in the comfort of your home! Tiffany Baker and Rachel Porter will provide a sampler of lifelong learning favorites – an introduction to the museum and the building’s history, and inside-the-box look at preservation artifacts, and fun round of Tallahassee Trivia which include prizes! Friday, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) for an introduction to Buddhism and tour of the Tallahassee Chan Center (class 022). The Chan Center is a sanctuary for the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. Guo Gu’s Chan teaching continues the centuries-old style of Buddhism and creatively develops Chan to meet the needs of modern life. Friday, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
These are just 2 of the 13 fabulous offerings this week!
to view all of September’s offerings, the L3X Program, and to register.
For questions or more information about L3X + Lifelong Learning
Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning Coordinator
All classes will be on the Zoom platform. For those of you who have never “Zoomed,” do not let that be a deterrent – one-on-one training is available by calling 850-891-4000. Suggested donation for most classes is only $5.00 thanks to the many volunteer instructors and our L3X Sponsors!
Thank you to our 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 to: TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303.
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NEW!
COFFEE CHAT
PHYSICALLY DISTANCING, SOCIALLY CONNECTING!
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Coffee Chat September 22, 2020
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Topic
“Lifelong Learning: L3X and More”
Chat with Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning Coordinator and Hella Spellman, Program Supervisor. Hear about all of the upcoming Lifelong Learning classes, the final week of L3X, and share your questions, thoughts, and ideas!
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We miss you and want to stay connected! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. for 10 – 20 minutes for “Senior Center Coffee Chat.” Remember the days when you were at the Senior Center and could just drop in and visit with a staff member? We loved it as much as you did and we hope this will be the “next best thing!” We will meet via Zoom so we can be face to face and interactive. We have some things lined up for you already. We would also like you to let us know what you would like to chat with staff about. To share your ideas, please email Hella.Spellman@talgov.com. To join in, all you have to do is register on-line by clicking here by 4:00 p.m. the Monday before. So, grab your morning coffee and join us when you can. We all look forward to “seeing” you all and staying connected. |
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ONLINE ART
CLASSES + EXHIBITS!
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NEW UPCOMING ART WORKSHOPS! |
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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. $80 for series. To register - click here.
Life Stories / Mixed Media with Mariann Kearsley
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. 8-week series September 15 - November 3
Sock it to Me with Leslie Cohen
Fridays, 10 a.m. 3-week series October 2-16.
Use your unmatched lonely socks to make adorable soft sculpture animals.
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VIRTUAL ART GALLERIES + EXHIBITS !
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Greeting Card Fundraiser
Send a message with an original piece of art that the recipient can frame enjoy forever!
These 5 X 7 greeting cards are all original pieces, hand-painted by Tallahassee Senior Center Artists.
You may even just want to purchase one to frame for yourself!
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Newcomers welcome - join at any time!
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.
Advanced Painting Critique with Debbie Gaedtke
Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Begins September 9 (ongoing). Discussion or evaluation of the painting you are currently working on.
For questions or more information about the Art Program
Email: Jennifer Haskins, Art Program Coordinator
To join the Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts Facebook Page
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HEALTH, WELL-BEING
+ FITNESS
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To protect yourself, your family, and your friends, getting a flu vaccine this year is more important than ever! We are facing a challenging 2020-2021 influenza season with COVID-19 spreading at the same time.
For information about where flu shots will be offered
for the
Tallahassee Senior Center Flu Resource Card
Older adults and those with underlying health conditions are at the highest risk for complications from influenza. While the flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, it is still a good idea because it enhances your ability to combat other infections. There is no evidence that getting a flu vaccine will increase your risk of getting COVID-19. Remember that wearing a face mask, practicing physical distancing, washing your hands frequently, and coughing into your elbow are other ways to protect yourself and prevent spread of COVID-19 and the flu.
The CDC recommends that everyone six months or older get a flu shot, and they should get it before the end of October. For those that got vaccinated early (in July or August), particularly older adults, there may be reduced protection against flu infection later in the season.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health department about which type of vaccine is best for you, and if they are following CDC’s vaccination pandemic guidance.
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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 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!!
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Gentle Seated Yoga with Bridget Welch, LMT
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Brain-Body-Balance w/ Merisha Johnson Phillips, AFAA-CPT
Friday on WCOT @ 9 am
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Gentle Yoga with Ferdouse Sultana, E-RYT® 500
Every Wednesday:
on WCOT @ 9 am
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Stretch & Flex with Robin Perry Davis, ACSM
Saturday on WCOT @ 9 am
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For questions or more information about health + wellness programs and fitness classes
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health & Wellness Coordinator
Thank you to our Presenting Health & Wellness Sponsor:
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 to: TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL, 32303
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Do you live in Leon County? Age 60 or older? You may be eligible for Farmers Market coupons. Must be used by: October 3, 2020.
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Friday Live Update & Recap |
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Let's keep our minds challenged and active!
Here's a challenging Brainteaser, Beheading Exercises, submitted to Braingle.com by aresll.
Your task is to find words that, after taking their first letters away, have related meanings.
Example: Behead an animal and leave an animal (FOX, OX).
1. Behead a musical instrument and leave a musical instrument.
2. Behead a margin and leave a margin.
3. Behead to liquefy and leave to liquefy.
4. Behead to ascend and leave to ascend.
5. Behead a proper name and leave a proper name.
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Zoom + Technology Assistance |
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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!
To be connected with a volunteer, call 891-4000
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Quit Smoking - Virtual Tobacco Cessation |
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Today is good time to quit smoking, and tobacco cessation classes (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.
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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.
The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7 and allows those with existing Medicare plans to make changes in their supplemental insurance, prescription drug plans, or advantage plans if they so desire. For questions or more information call 1-800-963-5337.
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Our programs are funded and dependent on your donations & membership |
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If you can, we ask that you support our programs by making a donation or renewing your membership to the TSC Foundation.
Checks can be mailed to:
TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303.
Your donations and membership are tax deductible.
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Donations, honorariums, memorial gifts, galaxy stars, and legacy gifting are appreciated (click here to donate).
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Additional Ways to Support Senior Services |
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Host a Facebook Fundraiser! |
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Be certain to thank your friends for their generosity!
We thank for sharing the joy of active aging opportunities for our community!
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Do you shop at 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.
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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+.
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.FDACS.GOV/ConsumerServices. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.” Registration #CH8035
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Links to programs, classes and opportunities! |
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Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation | 850-891-4000 | 1400 N. Monroe St. www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org |
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