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See what's happening
at the Senior Center!
Our activity calendar
is on-line.
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Curious about what the Senior Center offers? Come find out more about Senior Center programs and activities, and meet our staff and other participants.
Newcomers Coffee Chat
Wed., April 2, at 10:00 am
in the Dining Room
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Coffeehouse Concert: Luke Bulla
Grammy Award winner Luke Bulla will perform here this Friday, April 4, 11:00 am – Noon!
Luke has played and recorded with many great artists including Ricky Skaggs, Alison Kraus, Patty Griffin, Earl Scruggs, Shawn Colvin, Lyle Lovett, and Brandi Carlisle. Reserve Your Concert Ticket Here
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Senior Living Expo:
Local Options and Opportunities
Monday, April 7, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Join us for an opportunity to connect with local Senior Living communities and discover the best options for your next chapter!
REGISTER HERE
You'll get an overview of types of senior living options and considerations to help you choose the right fit with “Your Home, Your Choice: A Framework for Housing Decisions” by Jovita Woodrich with AARP
A Hop On/Hop Off bus tour for TSC participants of local senior living communities will be scheduled in the weeks following.
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Medicare 101 Dinner & Discussion
Wed., April 16, 5:30-7:00pm
Join us for a Medicare 101 educational event. Everything from enrollment periods to different types of plans, eligibility and understanding your options. Get answers to your questions about Medicare. Presented by American Heritage Financial. Dinner provided. Register Here
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Conservation Pathways
Thurs., April 10, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Dedicated to providing scientific research and supporting aspiring conservationists, Rebecca Means, Executive Director of Conservation Pathways will talk about the organization and how you can get involved. Interns will share experiences with research projects like indigo snake reintroduction, wetland quality assessment, and Apalachicola River slough restoration.
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Wide World of Sport:
Anthropology’s Perspective
Tues., April 15, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Sport is a cultural phenomenon that unites and divides people simultaneously. Why should you care about sport in today’s world? It is a part of our daily lives more so than you realize. It plays a large role in our economy and politics, family and upbringing, gender roles, health, and community. Instructor FSU Anthropologist Amy Kowal, Ph.D. will discuss how through primary experiences and ethnographic studies one can see how anthropology contributes to the study of sport in cultures today.
Click the green button below to register + Read about more April classes:
Behind the Barrel: A Bourbon Discovery Class
April 11 - Bourbon History & Tasting
Longleaf Pine Wonderland Hike
April 17 - All things longleaf pine & the magnificent biodiversity of our region
Spring House Tour
April 22 - Frank Lloyd Wright custom-designed home in Tallahassee
Holocaust Remembrance Day: The Life of Gerda Weissmann Kleinv
April 23 - Acclaimed Documentary ‘One Survivor Remembers’
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Draw, Paint, Create: Artists’ Forum ZOOM
Wednesdays
April 2 – 30
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Plein Air
Paint Outdoors
Thursday
April 3
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Clay Creations
Hand-Build Objects
Mondays
April 7 – May 19
9:00 am – 12 noon
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Sumi-e
Asian Ink Painting
Mondays
April 7 – May 19
12:30 – 3:30 pm
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Soft Pastels For Beginners
Tuesdays
April 8 – May 6
1:00 – 3:30 pm
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Let's Make Birthday Greeting Cards
Wednesday
April 9
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Clay Handbuilding For Beginners
Fridays
April 11 – May 16
9:00 am – 12 noon
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Colored Pencil Drawing
Fridays
April 11 – May 16
1:00 – 3:30 pm
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Zentangle
Seed Tangles
Wednesdays
May 7 – May 21
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Lunch with the Doctor:
Parkinson’s Update
Mon., April 14, 11:00 am
Join us to learn about Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders – current treatment options and patient-focused support in the community. Presented by Dr. Enrique Urrea-Mendoza, neurologist, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. $5 requested donation for lunch. Register Here
Monthly Hike
Wed., April 16, 9:00 am
Lake Jackson Mounds Archeological State Park. Meet at parking lot, 3600 Indian Mounds Rd. Read Hike Info Here
Gut Health - plus - Food and Kitchen Safety
Thur., April 17, 10:00 am
Join us in the Dining Room for a two-part spotlight on science, safety and healthier eating - presented by Amy Mullins, Leon County UF/IFIS Extension Center.
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Southside friends, join us for programs that provide tools for healthy lifestyles!
Pre-registration is required, contact Beverly:
Beverly.womble@talgov.com or call 850-891-4045
Healthy For Life
Wednesdays, 11 am - 1 pm
at Jake Gaither Community Center
- April 3 – Tools for Stress Management
- April 10 – The 7 Things Everyone Should Do Before You Die…
- April 17 – Unlocking Minds: Navigating Mental Health in Older Adults
- April 24 – Consumer Awareness/Fraud Prevention
Wellness Circles
April Topic is CPR with Colette Washington B.S., RN, Chief Executive Officer, Health Science Consulting; CPR Tallahassee
- Tue., April 8, 11:00 am - 12 noon, at Jack McLean Community Center
- Wed., April 16, 11:00 am - 12 noon, at Jake Gaither Community Center
For more details about Southside Senior Programs, visit:
www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/southside
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The gift that keeps on giving.
Tallahassee Senior Citizens Foundation’s endowment presents an excellent option for donors who want to invest in our organization today, or in the future, through investments or estate plans. By making a gift to our endowment, you help provide a stable and permanent source of funding, allowing more resources to be focused on our mission and programs. It is a gift that keeps giving for generations.
For more information about our endowment and how you can contribute, contact the Community Foundation of North Florida at 850-222-2899.
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Donations can be mailed to:
TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303
Click here for ways to support the Senior Center
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+. | | |
Need Information?
From Housing and Transportation to Counseling and Affordable Health Care to Legal, Downsizing...and more!
The Senior Center has gathered information on community resources for over 45 topics, which can be found on our Senior Resources page.
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Technology Assistance
Need help with your cell phone, tablet or laptop? Bring your device and stop by the Health Suite:
1st Tuesday each month, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
3rd Wednesday each month, 4:30-5:30 pm
3rd Thursday each month, 2:00-3:00 pm
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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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