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Our activity calendar
is on-line.
See what's happening
at the Senior Center!
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We are thrilled to break ground on our second Senior Center! This additional facility on Welaunee Blvd. will allow us to expand programs for the rapidly growing population of active seniors.
View the pictures here!
Watch the video here!
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Please note: On Thursday, May 9, the Senior Center will close at 4:30 pm as we honor our 2024 Silver Stars. | |
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This annual Silver Stars gala recognizes seniors in the community who lead by example, demonstrating that age is no barrier to active and fulfilling living.
Congratulations to these shining stars in our community:
Althemese Pemberton Barnes • Rocky Bevis
Dr. Marie E. Cowart • Dr. Mike Francis • Virginia Glass
Rev. Dr. RB Holmes, Jr. • Jack Peeples • Gloria J. Sanchez
Read about this year's Silver Stars.
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Capital Health Plan and other generous sponsors.
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Nathan Brown Concert
Tue., May 14, 11:00 am
Nathan Brown — author, songwriter, publisher, and award-winning poet tours the world performing concerts, readings, workshops, and speaking on creativity, poetry, and songwriting. Seize this opportunity to hear him at TSC!
Poetry & Snapshot Memoir Workshop
Wed., May 15, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Do you have stories to tell from your own life? Would you like to be better at finding, expressing, and preserving them? In this workshop, Poet Laureate Nathan Brown will help you discover the poet/writer in you and begin telling your story.
Register Here
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Lunch & Learn:
Advantages of Funeral Planning
Wed., May 22, 11:00 am
You're invited to this overview of the benefits of pre-arrangements and planning ahead. Explore how proactive planning can ensure your wishes are honored, alleviate stress and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Register here
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Free Hearing Presentation on Wednesday!
Hearing Safety Awareness & Strategies for Better Communication
Wed., May 8, 11:00 –11:30 am
Learn about ways to protect your hearing, how hearing loss impacts your safety, tips for those with hearing loss, and ways to better communicate with those with hearing loss. Presented by Audiology Associates. Safety Series
Monthly Monday Morning Mindful Meditations
May 13, 10-11 am in the TSC Health Suite. (2nd Monday of each month)
An enjoyable program designed to introduce you to the simple exercises of mindfulness meditation — a pleasant, relaxing, and informative experience to help you stay centered and focused. No registration necessary.
Presented by Jeff Hanson, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Educator
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Monthly Hike
Wed., May 15, 9:00 am
Miccosukee Greenway (4 mile hike)
Meet at Crump Road trailhead, 4996 Crump Rd.
Read Hike Info Here
Diabetes Education & Empowerment Program (DEEP)
Thursdays, May 16 – June 20 , 10:00 am – Noon
Do you or someone you love have pre-diabetes or diabetes? Do you want to learn more? Empower yourself with this 6–week program. Learn about the impacts of diabetes, simple lifestyle changes, and having fun while managing your diabetes. Offered by Big Bend AHEC. To register, call 850-224-1177
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Ruth Nickens celebrates
20 years at the
Tallahassee Senior Center!
I have been incredibly fortunate to have fallen into the “perfect job,” and to be part of many great accomplishments of the TSC team. During my 20 years here, my own life has been enriched in many ways — I have forged close friendships with co-workers, participants, and colleagues, my understanding of our community has expanded, and I have become an “expert” on many dimensions of aging. Hopefully, the skills and knowledge acquired will enable me to stay active, independent, graceful, connected, and creative for a LONG, LONG time. And that is exactly what we aspire to inspire for all adults age 50+.
I am suggesting you donate $20 ($1 per year), but feel free to donate whatever you can! The money we raise for Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation will support programs that impact lives. Thank you for supporting this life-changing organization. Stay Active. Stay Healthy. Stay Connected. -Ruth
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Spring House Tour
Tues., May 21, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Tallahassee is home to the only Frank Lloyd Wright designed home in Florida. This passive solar home, built in 1954 is an unconventional pod-shaped house, described as a "hemicycle."
English Tea
Fri., May 24, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Bring your fancy hat and join us for a delicious English Tea at All Things Tea in the Rabbit Creek Market.
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For Lifelong Learning information,
Visit: TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/lifelong-learning
Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning Coordinator:
email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com phone 850-891-4033
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Register now for summer art workshops! | |
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Paint Like Monet
Tuesdays, June 4 – July 16, 1 - 3:30 pm
Beginner’s acrylics workshop designed to inspire you to create impressionistic artwork with light and form like the master himself. Instructor: Suzette Williams
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Clay Hand Building
Fridays, June 14 – July 26, 9 am - 12 noon
Learn how to create pieces of art using the fundamental clay methods to create forms with pinch, coil and slab techniques. Instructor: Vivian Parmenter
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Clay Creations
Mondays, July 1–Aug. 5, 9 am - 12 noon
Learn how to extend basic hand building skills for more complex pieces. Prior clay experience recommended. Instructor: Sonia McDowell
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Join us for one of our fun and informative Leon County Senior Outreach Lunch & Learns!
We’re having a luau! Come enjoy tropical decor, our popular prize raffle, interesting speakers, a wide variety of exhibitors, birthday recognition, and a delicious boxed lunch from Chicken Salad Chick for a $7 suggested donation.
Call Lisa Baggett at 850-891-4065 to register or learn more.
5/9 Woodville: Communicating with Loved Ones with Dementia
5/16 Lake Jackson: Communicating with Loved Ones with Dementia
5/21 Fort Braden: Spanish Florida
5/28 Chaires: Consumer Protection
All Lunch & Learns are 10:30am to 12:30pm and held at each area’s Community Center with the exception of Bradfordville, which is held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 4665 Thomasville Road. Visit www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/outreach
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The Tallahassee Senior Center and Capital Health Plan love Tallahassee and the surrounding communities that we serve. Both encourage the art of motion - stay active, keep learning, exercise, and find your passion - and whatever that is, chances are the Senior Center is offering an activity, event, fitness class, or even the friendship that you need. That is why Capital Health Plan supports and will continue to support the Tallahassee Senior Center. The Senior Center helps so many people and enriches lives, which aligns with Capital Health Plan's goal of keeping the community healthy mentally and physically.
Capital Health Plan also encourages local residents to take a step toward better health by joining us for Walk with a Doc (WWAD), a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk one Saturday a month. The next walk will be held on May 11, 2024. Click Here to Learn More
Walk with a Doc is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation with physician-led walking groups. It was started in 2005 by David Sabgir, MD, a board-certified cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio.
We are grateful to CHP for their continued support!
To become a sponsor, contact Jennifer.Naff@talgov.com or 850-891-4048
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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.
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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+. | |
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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Need Information? Over 45 Resource Cards Available! From Housing and Transportation to Counseling and Affordable Health Care to Food and Utility assistance...and more! | |
Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation | 850-891-4000 | 1400 N. Monroe St. www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org
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