The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center actively seeks to support independence & increase quality of life of its participants by encouraging involvement in programs & activities that promote health, welfare, safety, & dignity. |
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VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 17 - 21
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Keep Gulfport Moving!
FINAL RAFFLE DRAWING IS MAY 28TH.
It's not too late to join the challenge and start walking, running, biking, or rowing your way to a healthier you. How, when, and where you reach your 100 miles is up to you.
Sign up today to receive your pedometer and mileage tracker to help you tally your miles with ease.
FMI call (727) 893-5657 or email.
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Seniors' Food Pantry (Grocery Giveaway)
SPONSORED BY MYCARE MEDICAL
MAY 18 AT 12:00 - 1:00 PM
(North Parking Lot)
Swing by the Gulfport Senior Center (5501 27th Ave S) to collect your food before supplies run out. All Medicare eligible seniors welcomed.
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In The Kitchen With Chef Jack
CORN O'BRIEN CHOWDER
MAY 18 AT 1:00 PM
(GTV 640/Facebook/YouTube)
Improve your culinary skills with step-by-step guidance from the Soup Guru, Chef Jack.
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A list of ingredients can be requested from the Gulfport Senior Center prior to the show by calling (727) 893-5657 or emailing gpseniorcenter@mygulfport.us. |
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Introduction to iPad & iPhones
MAY 20 AT 1:00 PM
Hosted by Dave Mather, Gulfport Library Director
(ZOOM)
Learn the basic functions of your iPad and/or iPhone.
Call (727) 893-5657 TO PRE-REGISTER.
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Click Here Or Call (929) 205-6099 to Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 966 1832 3621, Passcode: 209030
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Veterans' Coffee Connection
MAY 21 AT 9:00 AM
(ZOOM)
Empath Honors invites all veterans and those who serve veterans in our community to pour a cup of coffee and join us for a virtual Veterans Coffee Connection. We’ll discuss veteran resources available in our community, offer guidance and support of fellow veterans and share upcoming events that benefit veterans.
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Visit EmpathHealth.org/CoffeeConnection to join Zoom meeting. Contact Trudy Beeler at TrudyBeeler@EmpathHealth.org or call (727) 643-4939 for more information or to request your question be shared anonymously. |
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FREE Virtual Bingo
MAY 21 AT 1:00 PM
Hosted By Devoted Health
(ZOOM)
Join us for FREE Virtual Bingo! This event is open for anyone to join so invite your friends. You will need access to a Smart Phone/Computer/Tablet or a traditional phone, Virtual Bingo card OR a physical Bingo card (Physical Bingo cards are available for pick up at the Gulfport Senior Center), and a pen or bingo dauber.
Call (813) 514.5980 to reserve your seat!
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SHINE
(ZOOM)
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a Free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco & Pinellas. Specially trained volunteers can assist you with your Medicare, Medicaid, and Health insurance questions by providing one-on-one counseling and information. SHINE services are free, unbiased, and confidential.
Make an appointment to speak with a SHINE Counselor by calling (727) 893-5657.
May 17 at 12:00 pm
Medicare Long Term Care
Register in advance for this meeting:
May 19 at 10:00 am
Medicare Part C Advantage Plans
Register in advance for this meeting:
May 19 at 12:00 pm
Medicare Basics
Register in advance for this meeting:
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Outdoor and Parking Lot Events |
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Monday Mile Walking Club
Mondays at 9:00 am
Start your week off on the right (or left) foot. Bring a friend, invite your neighbor, or walk solo with Walter every Monday morning.
Bring some water, a hat, and wear comfortable shoes.
Meeting Locations:
MAY 17 - American Legion Post 125 (6440 5th Ave S)
MAY 24 - Senior Center's South Parking Lot
MAY 31 - No Walking Club Today. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Sponsored by Dedicated Senior Medical Group
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Chair Yoga
TUESDAYS AT 9:15 AM
Tonkin Park Near Tennis Courts (5315 28th Ave S)
This class is designed for seniors of all levels of ability and will help increase flexibility, muscle tone, and strength.
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Stretch & Strength
TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS AT 10:30 AM
Tonkin Park Near Scout Hall Patio (5315 28th Ave S)
Working with and without weights to tone and tighten muscles. Strengthen the core to improve balance, flexibility, and strength, reduce stress, and boost energy.
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New Horizons Band is an adult concert and jazz band where you can learn to play a band instrument for the first time, or pick up your old instrument after a lay-off. |
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New Horizons Band of Gulfport Jazz Band Practice
TUESDAYS AT 4:30 PM
Clymer Park Pavilion
New Horizons Band of Gulfport Concert Band Practice
TUESDAYS AT 6:00 PM
Clymer Park Pavilion
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Seasoned Sowers Garden Club
Get down & dirty and help beautify the Gulfport Senior Center's raised garden boxes. No experience needed. Natural-born green thumbs and first-time gardeners welcome. Gardening supplies and tools provided.
Call (727) 893-5657 for more information.
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Interactive ZOOM Meetings |
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New to ZOOM?
Don't let new technology keep you from joining our classes. Click here to watch a fun video tutorial to learn how to be a successful ZOOM user. Still need help? Call the Gulfport Senior Center (727) 893-5657 and we will do our best to help you.
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ONGOING ZOOM CLASSES, NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
Call (727) 893-5657 to pre-register and to receive the ZOOM link for these classes.
Gentle Mindful Yoga
WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 AM
The Gentle Mindful Yoga class is a distillation of my training and life experience. It includes yoga for healthy aging with an emphasis on alignment, strength, balance, flexibility, breathing and agility. Mindfulness is part of the overall practice that helps reduce stress by staying in the present moment.
Spanish Intermediate
THURSDAYS AT 10:30 AM
Practice and improve your Spanish with this class.
Writer's Workshop
FRIDAYS AT 10:00 AM
Sharpen your pen, sharpen your mind! Whether this is your first attempt at writing or you are an accomplished author, together we encourage, support, and advance each other and your work.
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Gulfport TV Channel 640 (For Spectrum Customers)
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Chair Exercise with Pat
MONDAYS AT 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
Chair exercise is a gentle exercise routine designed to encourage participants to bring joyful attention and balanced movement to all parts of the body. The emphasis focuses on stretching muscle groups and moving skeletal joints without pain. A number of exercise methods, yoga, isometrics, neuro-plasticity, tai chi, are incorporated and modified to enhance the exercises.
Yoga with Barbara Newborn
TUESDAYS AT 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM
You can find true healing through the methods of my Yoga class. This class will teach meditation, sound healing, and how to breathe with slow body movements. You will explore on a physical, emotional and spiritual way to heal yourself. We are true healers of our body, mind and spirit.
Wellness Movement with Noa Spector-Flock
WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM
In this class, you will explore movement to better use the whole body to create efficient movement.
Wisdom Healing Qigong
THURSDAYS AT 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM
There is a way to heal yourself naturally from any chronic conditions or illness that you may have. By the many methods of Wisdom Healing Qigong, you will be both inspired and empowered to transform any illness or condition into wellness.
Chair Yoga
FRIDAYS AT 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM
This Gentle chair yoga class is for beginners and experienced practitioners. The class incorporates the fundamentals of yoga, including poses such as seated salutations, hip-openers, twist and back bends. We also explore balance and standing poses for those who are able to easily stand. Breathing exercises are explored as students link movement through the postures with the inhale and exhale. This class provides a fun, nurturing environment to help you gain flexibility, strength, balance and relaxation. This is the perfect class for those who are new to yoga or anyone seeking a refresher on the basics.
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COMING SOON ...
Be on the look out for more information on these upcoming events!
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Gulfcoast Legal Assistance
By Appointment Only, Call (727) 893-5657
May 25
Your Health Talk by Labrador Primary Care
BATTLING THE AGING BRAIN
Sponsored by Wendy with Humana
May 26 at 12:00 pm
In the Kitchen with Chef Jack
SPLIT PEA & HAM SOUP
June 1 at 1:00 pm
Gulfport Rocks
Hosted by Moore Medicare Options
June 4 at 12:00 pm
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"A phone call in Gulfport lets seniors know someone cares." |
Lane DeGregory of Tampa Bay Times wrote a great article about the Gulfport Senior Center's Reassurance Program, highlighting volunteer Lorraine Gray.
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"Gulfport 50+ community finds success on online platforms" |
Click here to watch the ABC Action News episode which highlighted the many great things happening in Gulfport, including the Gulfport Senior Center. |
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Other Resources & Services |
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Food Pantry
Through the generous donations of local businesses and residents, the Gulfport Senior Center is able to provide supplemental food assistance to qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra help, call (727) 893-2237. The pantry is open Mondays and Thursdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Donations are accepted Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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Medical Equipment
Lending Program
The Gulfport Senior Center provides gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches) to seniors in need.
Supplies are limited, call (727) 893-5657 today if you or someone you know needs assistance.
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GEMS Transportation
The Gulfport Extended Mobility Service (GEMS) has resumed transportation services to grocery stores, medical appointments, etc. Any Gulfport resident 55 & older or residents with a disability can take advantage of GEMS door to door service for a yearly membership of $70 plus $2 per ride.
For more information, call the GEMS office at (727) 893-2242.
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Reassurance Calls
Let the friendly Volunteers of the Gulfport Senior Center chat with you on a daily basis. Sign up for the Gulfport Reassurance Program and choose between two call times: early-morning or mid-morning. This service is designed to help you feel secure and connected.
For more information, call the Gulfport Senior Center at (727) 893-2237.
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Gulfport Senior Citizens’
Advisory Committee on Aging
The Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Aging is looking for new members.
This committee serves as a liaison between Gulfport’s senior community and the City of Gulfport. Appointed by City Council, committee members consider and advise the City on ways to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Gulfport.
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EHEAP Cares Act - Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly.
- Households with a senior age 60 or older are eligible
- Electric bill must be past due, deposits are allowed
- Must reside in Pinellas County
- Income must be below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Includes Heating & AC Repair
The EHEAP program will provide financial assistance up to $600 based on the household’s emergency needs and the minimum amount due to solve the crisis. The program will also repair existing heating or cooling equipment up to $600.
Call (727) 821-0584 for more information.
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The Agency provides the Senior Helpline, a federally funded service to help seniors and caregivers gain access to services in the community. Call (727) 217-8111.
Call Alzheimer's Foundation of America at 866-232-8484 to make an appointment.
Pinellas County government department offers consumer brochures, maintains online complaint form and a keeps a database of consumer complaints. Call (727) 464-6200.
Online database for support groups, volunteer opportunities, organizations providing assistance and other resources. Call 211.
SHINE is a free, volunteer-based, award-winning program health insurance counseling program administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Counselors offer expertise on Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance, long-term care planning and insurance. The Area Agency on Aging coordinates the information, counseling and assistance activities of the volunteers through the Senior Helpline. Make an appointment with a SHINE Counselor by calling (727) 893-5657.
Adult day care, EZride transportation, home-delivered meals, and congregate meals. Call (727) 573-9444.
Services include comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs for adults and seniors, job placement services for adults, life enrichment programs for adults and seniors, an onsite product store, information and referral services. Call (727) 544-4433.
Legal assistance with priority given to economically and socially needy seniors. Call (727) 821-0726.
The Alzheimer's Association chapter serves Pinellas and surrounding counties in Florida. Includes information and support groups, Caregiver's Day Out, Safe Return Program. Call (727) 578-2558.
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