This week’s Constant Contact email newsletter
is brought to you by the following sponsor:
Guidance for Your Legacy Planning
Please join Mary Wakeman of Heuler-Wakeman Law Group, PL on Wed., Oct. 7 at 11 am - noon, for a discussion on Estate Planning. Register by Oct. 6 at 4 pm and a Zoom link for the event will be emailed to you.
For more information, email Karin.Caster@talgov.com

LIFELONG LEARNING

LIfelong Learning Extravaganza 2020 was a huge success! A very special THANK YOU to OUR SPONSORS for making it possible!

*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
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OCTOBER LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES

Thank you to our Lifelong Learning Presenting Sponsor!
Mulligan Park Gracious Retirement Living

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT AND TO REGISTER FOR
VIRTUAL LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES
Click here Lifelong Learning Virtual Classes or on the specific classes below

MAKING FALL CENTERPIECES
October makes us think of pumpkins, fall leaves, cool weather, and the beautiful colors of orange, red, and gold. Virtually join Jana Walling of the Tallahassee Garden Club to make a gorgeous centerpiece for your fall table.
  • Tuesdays, October 6, 15, 22, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  • $25 donation includes all supplies. Supplies will be available for pick-up in the Senior Center parking lot on Mon., Oct. 5 between 2 and 3:30 p.m.
  • Click here to register: MAKING FALL CENTERPIECES

JUPITER, SATURN, AND BEYOND
Taught by Dr. Steve Blumsack, this 3-session class will describe our current knowledge of the solar system beyond the planet Mars. Although no human has set foot on any of these bodies, telescopic observations plus flyby and orbital missions over the past 50 years, have provided immense understanding of these gas giants, dwarf planets, and moons. Significant time will be devoted to the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, focusing on observations that relate to the possibility of life there, and to the recent exploration of objects in the Kuiper belt which lies beyond Neptune.

DID SOMEBODY SAY CANNABIS?
This program will be covering the basics of the Florida Medical Cannabis program. How to become a patient? What are the qualifying conditions who is eligible? This is a unique opportunity to hear the facts from Trulieve, a company which has helped to pioneer the Medical Cannabis industry in Florida since its inception in 2017. Learning about technological advances in Cannabis centric sciences will effectively promote change and breakdown the stigmas associated with today’s cannabis prohibition. Please come ready to learn in a fun and interactive environment and ask all your cannabis questions.

ALL ABOUT SHARKS
There are over 400 species of modern sharks. Marine biologist Leslie Breland, from the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, will enlighten participants on the lives, habits, and wide variety of these predators of the deep. Learn about their importance in the marine ecosystem and the threats that these animals face.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 11:00 a.m. - Noon
  • $ 5 donation
  • Click here to register: ALL ABOUT SHARKS

For questions or more information about Lifelong Learning
Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning Coordinator

All classes will be on the Zoom platform.
For assistance with Zoom or registration 891-4000
For INFORMATION about other VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES + EVENTS at
THE SENIOR CENTER
HEALTH, WELL-BEING + FITNESS
NEW!
VIRTUAL "OFFICE HOURS" WITH RUTH
We miss being able to welcome participants into our offices! We miss seeing your smiling faces and sharing the conversations that ensued! If you miss us too, here is an opportunity to virtually “stop by the office” in the health suite to talk with Ruth Nickens, TSC’s Registered Nurse and Health, Wellness and Fitness Program Coordinator. Bring your questions, concerns and suggestions any time during this hour of personal interaction on the first Friday of every month at 9:00 a.m.

SIGN UP NOW for
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 9:00 a.m.
To register, CLICK HERE

GET YOUR FLU SHOT
EARLY!
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.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
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 assist clients with 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
800-963-5337
ON-GOING FITNESS CLASSES
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:


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!
Click here to provide your support!
Gentle Seated Yoga
with
Bridget Welch, LMT
Brain-Body-Balance with
Merisha Johnson Phillips, AFAA-CPT
Friday @ 9 am on WCOT
Gentle Yoga with
Ferdouse Sultana, E-RYT® Wednesday @ 9am on WCOT
Sponsored by
Stretch & Flex with 
Robin Perry Davis, ACSM
Saturday @ 9am on WCOT
Mindful Movement with
Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor
Monday @ 9am on WCOT Tuesday @ 11 am on Facebook
Sponsored by Capital Health Plan
For questions or more information about
health + wellness programs + fitness classes
Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator

Thank you to our Presenting Health & Wellness Sponsor!

Thank you 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
ONLINE ART CLASSES + EXHIBITS
NEW!
UPCOMING ART WORKSHOP
  • October 2 - 16
  • Fridays, 10 a.m.
  • $30 for the series
Use your unmatched lonely socks to make adorable soft sculpture animals.


Acrylic Painting for Beginners with Debbie Gaedtke
  • Wednesdays, October 28 - November 18, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
  • $40 for the series
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!
VIRTUAL ART GALLERIES + EXHIBITS!
VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT

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 Pantone Color of the Year exhibit! Ensure to vote for your favorite!
Tallahassee Senior Center Artists did such a marvelous job creating original greeting cards for Small Art, Big Impact! Get yours quick before they sell out. Having said that, Let's Do A Holiday Edition!
Mail or drop off artwork to
Tallahassee Senior Center
c/o Jennifer Haskins
1400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Deadline for entries: October 30th

Support TSC for the Arts and send beautiful handcrafted Holiday cards to your loved ones!
Small Art, Big Impact Holiday Edition opens online November 9!
ON-GOING ART CLASSES!
Join at any time - newcomers welcome!

Draw With Your Eyes, Paint With Your Heart with 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

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
Thank you to our Art Program Sponsor!
COFFEE CHAT
PHYSICALLY DISTANCING, SOCIALLY CONNECTING!
Coffee Chat October 13, 2020
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Topic
“Let's Talk Art”

Chat with Jennifer Haskins, Art Program Coordinator and Annie Booth, Program Coordinator, Florida State Museum of Fine Arts to discuss the classes, workshops and resources TSC for the Arts and MoFA has to offer you.
To register, click here
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.
FRIDAY LIVE!
Update + Recap
Fridays at 10 a.m. Join us on our
for an update and recap with

This review will include a Facebook Challenge. You will not want to miss it...and speaking of missing - we miss you! Sending virtual hugs!
Thank You to All our Members + Donors!

Our programs + services
are funded by and dependent on your donations and membership!



If you can, we ask that you support our programs by making a donation and/or renewing your membership to the
Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation!
TO DONATE, click here
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION and to RENEW ONLINE

Checks can be mailed to:
TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303

For information or assistance
email Karin Caster or call 891-4041
Your donations and membership are tax deductible
To set up automatic monthly or annual payments

Donations, honorariums, memorial gifts, galaxy stars, and legacy gifting
are appreciated!
Additional Ways to Support
Tallahassee Senior Services!
Are you celebrating a birthday or a special occasion and have enough "stuff?" How about hosting a Facebook Fundraiser to benefit the Senior Center?
To do this, you must have a Facebook account/profile,

Be certain to thank your friends for their generosity!
We thank for sharing the joy of active aging opportunities for our community!
SHOP + SUPPORT US!
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.

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
Links to programs, classes and opportunities!