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It's Membership Week and we invite you to renew, become a member or purchase a membership for a friend. Stop by the front desk and spin the wheel - enter to win a basket full of goodies or other prizes!
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Come by for a piece of cake!
Wed., February 15 -- 11 am to 1 pm
TSC Dining Room
Sheila shares this message:
Living My Purpose: In a few days I will reach another milestone birthday. At the TSC I’m still considered to be “on the younger side,” but not as much as I used to be. I am amazed every day at the people I have known for 20 and 30 years – who were over age 60 when I met them! It is humbling to work with seniors who have endured and thrived many adventures, challenges, and authentic hardships–yet keep exploring, learning, and inspiring others with their determination and resiliency to live life to the fullest. It’s their energy and perseverance that motivate me to stay the course and do the good work God planned in advance for me.
Helping people, especially seniors find, continue–or re-invent their purpose–is what we do at the Tallahassee Senior Center. So, for my 65th birthday, please join me in supporting this great mission–to offer programs, activities and opportunities designed to encourage active living, optimal aging and social fitness for independent adults age 50+. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your lives through the years. I am beyond grateful for these 65 years and the fullness of life I am living.
For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to the
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Are you age 50+ and enjoy fun, competition, athletic camaraderie, and challenging yourself? The Senior Games are designed with all fitness levels in mind! Competitions include archery, bag toss, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, power lifting, racquetball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, and a one-mile fun run/walk.
Registration begins at $15, and includes a T-shirt and two tickets to the athlete celebration dinner! Each additional event costs $3.
Call 850-891-3866
Registration Forms are also available at the Senior Center
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Join us for our monthly Game Day
Tuesday, February 21, from 2:15 – 3:30pm
Do you enjoy playing Cards, Dominoes, Uno, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, and other board games? We gather on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, in the 1st floor Activity Room. Requested donation $3. Bring a friend!
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No registration required. $3 per person.
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"Happy Heart" Lunch N’ Learns
February is Heart Health Month! TMH brings expert cardiologists for lunchtime events at TSC each Monday in February, from 11:00 am – Noon
Lunch served, $3 requested donation.
Venkata Bavikati, MD, cardiac electrophysiologist
Pablo Rengifo-Moreno, MD & Thomas Noel, MD, interventional cardiologists
Biometric Health Screenings
Mondays: Feb. 20 & 27 From 11:00 am – Noon @ TSC
No-cost Biometric screening include Height, Weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), Blood Pressure, and A1C test (3-month average blood sugar).
Offered by Big Bend Area Health Education Center
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For information about Fitness, Health & Wellness Programs,
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
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Thurs., Feb. 16, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Experience Paris and its hidden gems through the eyes of Francophile, Colette Clark, and photos of Robert Feuerstein. Learn about many less visited and more unusual sites in the “City of Lights.”
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by J.D. Salinger
Mon., Feb. 27, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
NE Branch Library
Our popular Connect with a Classic series is back, and we are focusing on banned books. Whether it’s been a while since you’ve read this classic or if you’ve never read it, come join us for a robust discussion of this classic coming of age novel and notable banned book with instructor Lynn Peterson.
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Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator:
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This exhibition showcases artwork by TSC Art Participants and Instructors, inspired by local landmarks, memories, state archives and iconic subject matter in Tallahassee and the surrounding area.
Now on display in the Tallahassee Senior Center, 2nd floor Auditorium and online
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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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The Tallahassee Senior Center is working to develop new programming, and would like your input on potential new offerings. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the survey found at the link below.
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AARP Tax Aide This year, AARP is offering Drop-off Service: You will leave your tax documents with an IRS-certified volunteer who will prepare your return. During a second visit, you will work together to finalize your return and file it. You will leave with a printed copy of the return and your original documents. Mask required at appointments.
Call 850-891-4030 for appointment
February 1 - April 18
Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.
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Give the Gift of Senior Services |
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Join the Senior Center’s Legacy Circle
Helping seniors for generations to come
The Senior Center’s Legacy Circle includes people who have thoughtfully included the Senior Center Foundation in their estate planning and have informed us in writing of their plans. When you name the TSCF as a beneficiary of an investment, you will help us continue our important work and make an impact on those we serve.
Every gift helps to sustain the Senior Center programs and services for older adults in our community. Legacy Circle members are honored and recognized for their generosity, at Legacy Receptions and special events throughout the year.
To learn more, visit
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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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