9-9:45am - Balance Movement

9:30-11:30am - Ceramics

10-11am - Wisdom Group

10:30-11:30am - Virtual SILL Music Mondays Program: "Tetiana Shafran, Piano" | View in our library

1-3pm - Live Music & Dancing with Bruno Connection (Sponsored By Kathy Parrish of WeCare Senior Relocation Services)

3:30-4:30pm - Intermediate Tap

3-4:30pm - Q-Lit Crew Book Club via Zoom, see below

9:30-11:30am - BINGO!

10:30-11:30am - Virtual SILL Global Issues Program: "The Centaur's Dilemma: National Security Law For The Coming AI Revolution," presented by James Baker | View in our library

10-11am - Poetry Circle via Zoom, see below

1-3pm - Fletcher Music Concert (Sponsored by Joe Quinlan of Dedicated Medical & Scot Ritchie of Freedom Health)

1-3pm - Movie & Popcorn: "Monkey Trouble"

1:30-2:30pm - Aging Rebels Discussion Group via Zoom, see below

4-5:30pm - LGBTQ Loss and Growth Support via Zoom, see below

9-9:45am - Balance Movement

10-12pm - Technology Assistance With Andy & FREE Zoom Lessons!

1-3pm - Live Music & Dancing/St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Pure Gold & Tap Kats (Sponsored by Sarabella Senior Living)

1-3pm - Special Feature Movie & Popcorn: "Waking Ned Devine"

9-9:45 am - Balance Movement

10:30-11:30am - SILL Global Issues Program: "Syria And The Kurds" presented by Robert Ford | View in our library

1-3pm - Live Music & Dancing with Nancy & Keith

3:30-4:30pm - Intermediate Tap

8-9am - Produce Distribution

9:30-11:30am- BINGO!

10-11am - Tai Chi (Must Be Able To Stand For Entire Session)

10-12pm - Technology Assistance With Andy & FREE Zoom Lessons!

1-2pm - What's Happening Now Discussion Group via Zoom, see below

1-3pm - Live Music & Dancing with Buffalo Swing Band

11-3pm - Socialize With Friends

1-3pm - Live Music & Dancing with Bob and Buds

12-3pm - Woodcarvers Group

2-2:45pm - Balance Movement

10:30-12pm - BINGO!

8-9am - Produce Distribution

11-1pm - Scrabble

12-3pm - Gulf Coast Legal Assistance

1-3pm - Live Music & Dancing With Coastal Keys (Sponsored by Scot Ritchie of Freedom Health)

Enjoy a movie from a different genre each week.

1:30pm. This discussion group tackles topics such as loneliness, finances, physical and mental limitations, responsibilities, fear of aging, fear of dying, grief, isolation, relationships and anything having to do with the aging process. Facilitated by Professor Emerita Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg, author, speaker and motivator, and Michael Karp. Email beespapa@verizon.net to get Zoom link.

10:00am. Looking to stay connected despite current social distancing? Want to explore and understand history's great thinkers, poets and writers? Join us for a friendly and fascination exploration of poetry where we read and discuss poetry greats via Zoom. Listen in or engage with us in discussion. Uncover meaning and truth through poetry, master and simplify complex ideas and improve your communication skills as we practice reading poetry. Facilitated by Gail Ghai, a local published poet! Email rrogers@friendshipcenters.org to get the Zoom link.

Thursdays - Gardening & Butterfly Club

A weekly gathering of plant lovers led by Susan Morris. Do you like getting your hands in the soil? Do you get pleasure from growing plants and learning more about their origins? If so, this group is for you!

Shop in our Venice boutique for new and previously owned merchandise, including clothing, housewares, jewelry and more!

Shop in our Sarasota boutique for new and previously owned merchandise, including clothing, housewares, jewelry and more!

1:00pm. This group discusses what is happening in the world, including current events. Attendees are invited to just listen or think out loud. Email beespapa@verizon.net to get Zoom link.

FREE Zoom Class

Click here on March 18 at 9:50am to Join 

3-4:30pm. This book club will focus on LGBTQ authors, past and present. We’ll discuss chapters of the book and use them as jumping off points to discuss topics relevant to the text and situations in our own lives, giving us the opportunity to connect with each other and share. For further information or to RSVP, please email Veronica at vgraveline@friendshipcenters.org or Robert at rrogers@friendshipcenters.org.

4-5:30pm. LGBTQ Loss and Growth support groups help members of the LGBTQ community process and deal with ‘loss’ in their lives such as, but not limited to, loss of a partner due to death or breakup, death of a pet, loss of a job, end of a friendship or any other situation that creates feelings of loneliness, sadness, and isolation. It is a peer-directed, community group created to provide mutual support and shared experience to help individuals deal with painful life experiences in a safe and encouraging environment. We meet every Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 via Zoom. For more information, please contact Robert at rrogers@friendshipcenters.org or 941-539-4495.

9-2/2:30 pm. Our fully licensed, Adult Day Service is the ideal program for an older adult who is experiencing cognitive or medical issues. It’s also a place that offers the caregiver, peace of mind and respite. For more information, call 941-556-3268.

9:30-11:30 am. Caregiver 101 will be presented in 4 sessions, and will give you the basic knowledge and tools to take care of your loved one while paying attention to your own needs. This course helps caregivers identify challenges, communicate needs to others, deal with difficult emotions, and solve problems through discussion and individual work. To register, call 941-556-3268. Fee for all sessions: $25

10-11:30 am. Facilitated by Dr. Karel S. Cooperman, LMHC. The focus of this group is to help individuals deal with the transitions in their lives as a result of the caregiving journey.

10-11:30 am. Facilitated by Paula Falk, CDP. This group is for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.

1-2:30 pm. Facilitated by Gail Hirsch, Ed.D. In this group, caregivers use journaling to explore and express feelings, and to heal.

8:30-3 pm. Our fully licensed, Adult Day Service is the ideal program for an older adult who is experiencing cognitive or medical issues. It’s also a place that offers you, the caregiver, peace of mind – for as many days and hours you choose each week.

1:30-3 pm. Facilitated by Paula Falk, CDP. This weekly group is for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.

3-4 pm. Facilitated by Sandra Castelluccio, LSW, MS

The focus of this group is to help individuals deal with the transitions in their lives as a result of the caregiving journey.

1-2:30 pm. Have you recently become a caregiver? Do you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or stressed as a caregiver? Join us for a new weekly support group designed to help you regain a sense of control over your situation and provide you with emotional support, useful information and resources. Facilitated by Susan Brucklacher and Paula Falk, CDP.

Danielle Valery, Memory Disorder Clinic, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, is offering free memory screenings at their location. Call 941-917-7197 to schedule your screening.