The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center actively seeks to support independence & increase quality of life of its participants by encouraging involvement in programs & activities that promote health, welfare, safety, & dignity. |
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VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 4 - 8
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May 2021 bring you happiness, health, peace, and love.
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Hello and Happy New Year. Throughout the past couple of months, I have been overly impressed and amazed by the generosity that I have personally witnessed. The Gulfport Senior Center hosted a food drive to restock the pantry shelves, a blanket drive to help spread the warmth, and the Silver Santas Christmas program to share Holiday cheer to seniors who might otherwise be forgotten. Through your efforts and kindness, we collected enough food to not only fill the shelves but to fill the ROOM, over 300 blankets, and filled 50 Christmas wishes for lonely seniors in our area. I want to thank each and every one of you who gave and helped these programs be a huge success.
Our program guide continues to grow and I am thrilled to be able to add new and exciting events and activities for you to take part of and enjoy. Beginning in January, we have added an interactive trivia game where you can test your knowledge and win prizes, a walking club guided by Walter, a new cooking series highlighting foods from around the world, and an instructional tech class to help you with your iPhone. If none of these activities sparks your interest, shoot us an email and let us know what you are looking for.
Until next time, stay safe and be kind.
Rachel Cataldo
Senior Center / GEMS Supervisor
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In The Kitchen With Chef Jack
ARTICHOKE FLORENTINE SOUP
JAN 5 AT 1:00 PM
(GTV 640/Facebook/YouTube)
Improve you culinary skills with step-by-step guidance from the Soup Guru, Chef Jack.
A list of ingredients can be requested from the Gulfport Senior Center prior to the show by calling (727) 893-5657 or emailing gpseniorcenter@mygulfport.us.
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Seniors Food Pantry (Grocery Giveaway)
JAN 7 AT 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
MyCare Medical is at it again! Come by the Gulfport Senior Center (5501 27th Ave S) to collect your groceries before supplies run out. This event is for any interested senior. No prequalification required.
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Interactive ZOOM Meetings |
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New to ZOOM?
Don't let new technology keep you from joining our classes. Click here to watch a fun video tutorial to learn how to be a successful ZOOM user. Still need help? Call the Gulfport Senior Center (727) 893-5657 and we will do our best to help you. |
ONGOING ZOOM CLASSES, NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
Call (727) 893-5657 to pre-register and to receive the ZOOM link for these classes.
Gentle Mindful Yoga
WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 AM
The Gentle Mindful Yoga class is a distillation of my training and life experience. It includes yoga for healthy aging with an emphasis on alignment, strength, balance, flexibility, breathing and agility. Mindfulness is part of the overall practice that helps reduce stress by staying in the present moment.
Spanish Intermediate
THURSDAYS AT 10:30 AM
Practice and improve your Spanish with this class.
Writer's Workshop
FRIDAYS AT 10:00 AM
Sharpen your pen, sharpen your mind! Whether this is your first attempt at writing or you are an accomplished author, together we encourage, support, and advance each other and your work.
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Gulfport TV Channel 640 (For Spectrum Customers)
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Chair Exercise with Pat
MONDAYS AT 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Chair exercise is a gentle exercise routine designed to encourage participants to bring joyful attention and balanced movement to all parts of the body. The emphasis focuses on stretching muscle groups and moving skeletal joints without pain. A number of exercise methods, yoga, isometrics, neuro-plasticity, tai chi, are incorporated and modified to enhance the exercises.
Yoga with Barbara Newborn
TUESDAYS AT 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM
You can find true healing through the methods of my Yoga class. This class will teach meditation, sound healing, and how to breathe with slow body movements. You will explore on a physical, emotional and spiritual way to heal yourself. We are true healers of our body, mind and spirit.
Wellness Movement with Noa Spector-Flock
WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM
In this class, you will explore movement to better use the whole body to create efficient movement.
Wisdom Healing Qigong
THURSDAYS AT 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM
There is a way to heal yourself naturally from any chronic conditions or illness that you may have. By the many methods of Wisdom Healing Qigong, you will be both inspired and empowered to transform any illness or condition into wellness.
Chair Yoga
FRIDAYS AT 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM
This Gentle chair yoga class is for beginners and experienced practitioners. The class incorporates the fundamentals of yoga, including poses such as seated salutations, hip-openers, twist and back bends. We also explore balance and standing poses for those who are able to easily stand. Breathing exercises are explored as students link movement through the postures with the inhale and exhale. This class provides a fun, nurturing environment to help you gain flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation. This is the perfect class for those who are new to yoga or anyone seeking a refresher on the basics.
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COMING SOON ...
Be on the look out for more information on these upcoming events!
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Monday Mile Walking Club
Meet in the Senior Center's South Parking Lot
MONDAY, JAN 11 AT 9:00 AM
Larry's Recipes From Around the World
Cuban Cuisine
TUESDAY, JAN 12 AT 2:00 PM
Cookies and Cocoa Car Wash
Senior Center's North Parking Lot
WEDNESDAY, JAN 13 AT 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Virtual BINGO!
Presented by Devoted Health
FRIDAY, JAN 15 AT 1:00 PM
Martin Luther King Day
Senior Center is Closed
MONDAY, JAN 18
In The Kitchen With Chef Jack
Spartan Sausage Chowder
TUESDAY, JAN 19 AT 1:00 PM
Trivia Mania
Games, Prizes, Fun!
WEDNESDAY, JAN 20 AT 1:00 PM
iPhone Instruction Class
Learn the basic functions of your Apple iPhone
THURSDAY, JAN 21 AT 1:00 PM
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Other Resources & Services |
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Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry |
Through the generous donations of local businesses and residents, the Gulfport Senior Center is able to provide supplemental food assistance to qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra help, call (727) 893-2237. The pantry is open Mondays and Thursdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Donations are accepted Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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The Gulfport Extended Mobility Service (GEMS) has resumed transportation services to grocery stores, medical appointments, etc. Any Gulfport resident 55 & older or residents with a disability can take advantage of GEMS door to door service for a yearly membership of $70 plus $2 per ride.
For more information, call the GEMS office at (727) 893-2242.
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Let the friendly Volunteers of the Gulfport Senior Center chat with you on a daily basis. Sign up for the Gulfport Reassurance Program and choose between two call times: early-morning or mid-morning. This service is designed to help you feel secure and connected.
For more information, call the Gulfport Senior Center at (727) 893-2237.
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The Agency provides the Senior Helpline, a federally funded service to help seniors and caregivers gain access to services in the community. Call (727) 217-8111.
Call Alzheimer's Foundation of America at 866-232-8484 to make an appointment.
Pinellas County government department offers consumer brochures, maintains online complaint form and a keeps a database of consumer complaints. Call (727) 464-6200.
Online database for support groups, volunteer opportunities, organizations providing assistance and other resources. Call 211.
SHINE is a free, volunteer-based, award-winning program health insurance counseling program administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Counselors offer expertise on Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance, long-term care planning and insurance. The Area Agency on Aging coordinates the information, counseling and assistance activities of the volunteers through the Senior Helpline. Call (727) 217-8111.
Adult day care, EZride transportation, home-delivered meals, and congregate meals. Call (727) 573-9444.
Services include comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs for adults and seniors, job placement services for adults, life enrichment programs for adults and seniors, an onsite product store, information and referral services. Call (727) 544-4433.
Legal assistance with priority given to economically and socially needy seniors. Call (727) 821-0726.
The Alzheimer's Association chapter serves Pinellas and surrounding counties in Florida. Includes information and support groups, Caregiver's Day Out, Safe Return Program. Call (727) 578-2558.
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