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We will be closed next Monday, May 29
for Memorial Day
Let's Bowl!
"A League of Our Own" bowling returns this summer! Do you have "spare" time on Thursday evenings?

BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER AND GO BOWLING! Join us for 8 weeks of fun bowling, no skill required!

June 8 - July 27, 6 pm at Capital Lanes
$80 ($10 per week) includes two games per night and shoes
A portion of the proceeds benefit the Tallahassee Senior Center
To sign up, contact Gail McDonald at the Villas at Killearn Lakes 850-391-1754
Thank you to our Sponsors and all who joined us on Thursday to celebrate our 2023 Silver Stars!
Thur., June 8, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Travel to Gainesville to visit the Florida Museum. Located on the campus of the University of Florida, the Florida Museum is one of the nation’s top five natural history museums. The outstanding collection includes modern and fossil specimens of plants, animals, archaeological, and ethnographic materials. Visit the Butterfly Rainforest, a living exhibit with hundreds of free-flying butterflies and birds from around the world. Explore the special exhibit, Spiders Alive! Dive into the world of spiders, scorpions, and their relatives and learn the ecological importance of these animals.

Also coming up:
Wed., May 24, 11:00 am

Learn about risk factors, causes, prevention, and newest treatments during this lunchtime presentation with Dr. Sean Meagher, Neuro-interventional Surgeon, HCA.
$5 requested donation for lunch.


Caregiver Support Group
Thurs., May 25, 11 am - noon (2nd & 4th Thursdays)
This group at the Tallahassee Senior Center brings caregivers together to share knowledge, experience and fellowship. Find resources and friends who understand. Contact Judy.Shipman@talgov.com or call 850-891-4047
Matter of Balance: A Falls Prevention Program
Thursdays, June 1 – July 20, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
If you have ever fallen, have a fear of falling, or want to prevent a future fall, this program is for you! Just in time for Falls Prevention Awareness month, MOB is an evidence-based award-winning program designed to help you prevent falls, manage falls, and improve your balance and activity levels.
Taught by Ferdouse Sultana, Advantage Aging Solutions.
Class size is limited, so register soon.
For information about Fitness, Health & Wellness Programs,
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health & Wellness Coordinator:
email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com phone 850-891-4042
Southside Lunch n' Learn
Wed., May 24, 12:30 pm – 2:30pm
Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Drive

Cancers in the Elderly –
Challenges and Barriers
Is cancer biology different in the elderly?
• Cancer risks increase with age.
• About 60% of cancers occur in people 65 years of age or older.
• About 70% of deaths caused by cancer occur in this stage.
Learn about the right attitude and knowledge to combat cancer.

Complimentary lunch, vendors on hand, door prizes
Presented by HCA Florida Capital Cancer Center
Panelists: Angelia Darsey, RN and Giles Tool, director of Radiation Oncology

For more information or to register,
email Wendy.Barber@talgov.com or call 850.891.4052 or
The Tallahassee Community College Fine Art Gallery will be the venue for an exhibit of work by Tallahassee Senior Center student artists and teachers.

This is a show you will not want to miss! Senior Center students create wonderful works of art for the pure joy of working in a favorite medium. Their enthusiasm is incredible. The dedicated teachers, professional artists all, share their talents.
Come and share the joy!

May 25 - July 5
Opening Reception:
May 25, 5:00 to 7:30 pm

Gallery Hours: Weekdays, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Information: 850-201-8307
For the latest
TSC Art Newsletter
Contact Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator:
email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com phone 850-891-4016 
Registration assistance: email Sarah.Vernon@talgov.com phone 850-891-4045
Do you have questions about a senior issue or senior services available in the community?
The Tallahassee Senior Resource Center has a variety of senior resources available to assist seniors, caregivers, and professionals with information and referral assistance when possible.

or Contact Nick Schrader, Senior Resources Coordinator
email Nick.Schrader@talgov.com phone 850-891-4005
Are you celebrating a birthday or a special occasion? If you have enough "stuff," consider hosting a Facebook Fundraiser to help benefit the Senior Center. It's easy!

To do this, you must have a Facebook account/profile, then click here and follow the directions!

Click here for ways to support the Senior Center

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.
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+.
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