10-11 am – Fun Stories Group

NEW! 11:15 - 11:45 SSAS End of the Year Performance

NEW! 12:30 - 2 pm - SCAT Joy Ride Tours

NEW! 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - Senior Health, Wellness and Services Fair

NEW! 10 am - 12 pm - BC Hathaway Musical Performance

10 am - 11 am - Harmonica Zoom Class: email Richard@Richardverrochi.com

1-3 pm - Mexican Train/Rummikub/Card Games (contact Patty to sign-up: 919-208-5514)

1:30-2:30 pm - Aging Rebels Discussion Group via Zoom: email beespapa@verizon.net

NEW! 10:30 - 11:30 am - Eyewitness to Dachau Presentation

11:30 am-1 pm - LGBT Loss and Grief Support Group | Held Via Zoom: email joelle.johns.apds@gmail.com

NEW! 12 - 1 pm – Activities Committee

NEW! 10 - 10:30 am - Low Vision Works Presentation

1-2 pm - What's Happening Now Discussion Group via Zoom: email beespapa@verizon.net

8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

NEW! 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - We have Corn Hole! (Everyday - Outside weather permitting - inside in case of rain)

9 am - 3 pm - Bistro Open

10 am - 12 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

12:30 pm - 1 pm - Hot Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

NEW! 1 pm - 3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with Terry "T Bone" Rhodes

1 pm - 3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

9 am - 3 pm - Bistro Open

9 am - 12 pm - Quilting Group

NEW! 9 am - 12 pm - SHINE representative on sight (appointment only - see below)

10 am - 12 pm - BINGO ($5 Fee)

NEW! 10 am - 12:30 pm Power Tools Workshop

12 pm - 3 pm - Woodcarvers Class

12:30 pm - 1 pm - Hot Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

NEW! 1:00 pm - 4 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Mexican Train Dominos

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm - Caregiver Support Group

2 pm - 2:45 pm - Balance Movement Class with Mike ($5 Fee)

8:30 am - 4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

9 am -3 pm - Bistro Open

9:30 am- 12 pm - Friendly Bridge

10:45 am - 11:30 am - Balance Movement Class with Mike ($5 Fee)

12:30 pm - 1 pm - Hot Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

1 pm - 3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

8 am - 9:00 am - Produce Distribution Drive-Thru outside

8:30 - 4:30 - Billiards Room Open

9:00 - 3 pm - Bistro Open

10 am - 12 pm - BINGO ($5 Fee)

10 am - 11 am - Line Dancing Class

12:30 pm - 1 pm - Hot Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

NEW! 1 pm - 3:30 pm - Week 3 - Living Healthy Workshop provided by Area Agency on Aging of SWFL. Six week workshop

1 pm - 4 pm - PINOCHLE

Friday OBSERVING MEMORIAL DAY

8:30 am - 4:30 pm -Billiards Room Open

9 am - 3 pm - Bistro Open

9 am - 12 pm - Seniors vs Crime Representatives on-site (see below)

10 am - 12 pm - GULFCOAST Legal Services Representatives on-site (see below)

10 am - 12 pm - SCRABBLE

10:30 am - 11:30 am - YOGA for Everyone with Julie

NEW! 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Learn to Belly Dance for Better Health

12:30 pm - 1 pm - Hot Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

NEW! 12:30 pm - 2 pm - Ice Cream Sundaes ($2 Donation)

1 pm - 3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with "Coastal Keys"

NEW! 2 pm - Memorial Day Entertainment with "Belly's in Motion"; Refreshments sponsored by Bank-Assist

1 pm - 3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

1 pm - 4 pm - Duplicate Bridge with Larry Balick

1845 34th Street Sarasota

Join us in a group discussion about new program offerings for our center. We would like to add more programs that everyone would enjoy! Meeting will happen monthly.

Butterfly Garden Club

This club will meet once a month on the 3rd Thursday from 2p-3p at the Sarasota location. Attendee's will discuss different types of butterflies seen in the garden and conduct upkeep of the Butterfly Garden with the help of a volunteer instructor.

Mondays LGBT+ Book Club - Zoom

(202) 262-0262 or email bruce@lehmannilon.com

1:30 pm. 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.

A fun class led by former Arthur Murray Dance Studio instructors Greg & Bonnie Ryan. Singles and couples will learn ballroom, Latin, and swing dance techniques. Whether you're a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills this class is for you! Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 11 am-12 pm, contact Greg at (860) 712-8321 to sign up.

Every Friday 10 am-12 pm - Gulf Coast Legal Representative onsite - Venice

(941) 955-2122, to schedule appointments. Starting May 11, 11am to 2pm.

(941) 584-0052, to schedule appointments.

1:00 pm. 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 obtain the Zoom link.

Representatives on-site at the Venice location to help seniors who have been victimized.

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

10:30 am -12:00 pm, Dwyer Room, 1st floor, 1900 Brother Geenen Way (next door to main center)

Please RSVP to Lynne by email: lanast@friendshipcenters.org or call (941) 556-3263, for Friendship Center for Aging Studies classes.

3:00-4:30 pm. Contact Bruce for more details and to sign up: (202) 262-0262 or email bruce@lehmannilon.com

11:30-1 pm. LGBT+ Loss and Grief support groups help members of the LGBT+ 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 will meet every Wednesday via Zoom. For more information, please email Joelle at joelle.johns.apds@gmail.com.

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 the caregiver, peace of mind and respite. For more information, call 941-556-3268.

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.

1-2:30 pm (Zoom only). 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 and in Venice. Call (941) 917-7197 to schedule your screening.