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Event Results can be found here.
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The games conclude this evening with the
Celebration of Athletes
March 14, 5:30 pm • Tallahassee Senior Center
Congratulations to all of the competitors! Wear your medals tonight!
Many thanks to our sponsors!
Capital Health Plan
Audiology Associates
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Sat., March 25 from 10-5
and Sun., March 26 from 10-4
The Tallahassee Stamp & Cover Club hosts its annual show, featuring regional stamp dealers and coin dealers. There will be stamps and coins for the beginning collectors up to expert collectors, supplies and literature, plus door prizes. This is a unique opportunity to learn more and trade materials. Unique philatelic and numismatic items will be raffled hourly. Free stuff for kids. Come and enjoy the show. Admission is free.
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Mon., March 20, 10:30 am - Noon
Food is your greatest medicine. Food choices are a direct portal to your health - both good and bad. Whole, plant-based eating has proven to slow and reverse heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses. In this class, you will learn the basics of eating a plant-based diet. You will taste and receive some great whole food based, gluten free recipes. Instructor Robin Bateman has a certificate in Plant-Based nutrition from Cornell University.
Tue., March 21, 10:00 am – Noon
Florida is a lush habitat for beautiful and interesting seashells. Participants will examine over 90 species of shells found in Florida. Shells will be identified using common names and a handout will be provided. Get ready for your next trip to the beach with instructor Dr. Ed Frayer. In person, TSC Activity Room.
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Wed., March 22, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
More than 100,000 people are on the waiting list for life-saving organ transplants. A representative of LifeQuest, a nonprofit division of UF Health Shands, will provide education and answer questions about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Learn about the registration and donation process, including which organs can be donated, the truth about common myths, and tools to make an informed choice.
Thu., March 23, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Take a guided tour of this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home, built in 1954 for George and Clifton Lewis of Tallahassee. This unconventional pod-shaped house described as a passive solar "hemicycle" is the only Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Florida.
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Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator:
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1 day workshop Mon., Mar. 20, 1 - 4 pm
Guidance on using your cellphone to photograph your work, plus tips on lighting.
Wednesdays, April 5 – 26, 1 - 3:30 pm
Photojournalism and Portraiture, lighting inside and outside, and photo editing.
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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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Wed., Mar. 15, 9:45 am
Lake Overstreet (2 miles with a 4-mile option)
Meet at Forest Meadows Tennis Complex parking, 4750 N. Meridian Rd. (Bring extra $2 for park fee)
Registration not required. $3.00 per hike.
Dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes & bring water.
Brain Games with Ruth
Tue., Mar. 21, 10–11:00 am
Brain Games can keep your brain younger and healthier, so join us for an hour of fun, challenges, and prizes!
Spring Wellness Fling
Wed., Mar. 22 , 9:00 am – Noon
Get tips to live a healthier, happier life! Drop in for an interactive and educational health expo featuring FSU College of Nursing, TCC Dental Hygiene, Big Bend Area Health Education Center and other community health partners. Take advantage of health screenings, including comprehensive biometric screenings. Light lunch available at noon.
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For information about Fitness, Health & Wellness Programs,
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
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You are invited to the UPSLIDE Friends Connection chat groups -- a great way to begin your journey to new friendships. UPSLIDE is an award-winning program that addresses loneliness, isolation & depression in older adults, bringing people together and providing opportunities for meaningful connection. Offering weekly meetings in-person and on Zoom. UPSLIDE also offers no cost on-line and in-person counseling to help with obstacles to being more socially engaged.
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Many thanks for your donations to Sheila's birthday fundraiser!
With the help of caring people like yourself, seniors in our community find a place to connect, learn, and stay active. Your support of senior programming means so much!
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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