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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CALENDAR of EVENTS for AUGUST 2021 |
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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WEEKLY EVENTS
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SPECIAL EVENTS for AUGUST 9 - 13 |
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Money Mondays
WHERE’S MY STUFF?
Mon., 8/9 @ 10 am
Join us from home, via Zoom or in-person at the center for the first of this 6-month financial education series. Professionals will be available to answer questions & provide useful information.
Call (727) 893-5657 to receive the Zoom link.
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CANCELLED Monthly Memory Screenings
Mon., 8/9 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Provided by St. Anthony's Memory Disorder Clinic
Ever wonder if your forgetfulness is "normal"? St. Anthony’s Memory Disorder Clinic is offering FREE & CONFIDENTIAL memory screenings.
Must call (727) 893-5657 to schedule your appointment time.
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EPIC Social Club
Mon., 8/9 @ 6 pm
Hosted by EPIC | Empath Health
LGBTQ+ individuals often face many challenges as they age. Join us monthly to discuss these challenges and to offer mutual social support through conversation and connection.
Light refreshments will be provided.
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Veterans' Coffee Connection
Weds., 8/11 @ 8:30 am
Hosted by Empath Health
Veterans of all service eras are invited to join us for a cup of coffee and the chance to meet and connect with other veterans. We’ll discuss veteran resources available in our community, offer guidance and support of fellow veterans, and share upcoming events that benefit veterans.
Contact Trudy Beeler at [email protected] or call (727) 643-4939 for more information or to request your question be shared anonymously.
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Health Talks with Labrador Primary Care
5 SNEAKY CAUSES OF WEIGHT GAIN
Thurs., 8/12 @ 12 pm
Brought to you by Wendy with Humana
Are you eating well and staying active, but noticing that the scale keeps creeping up?
Join Dr. Christina McCoy, D.O. of Labrador Primary Care as she discusses the five potential pitfalls that may be causing you to gain.
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Show & Tell: Make Your Story Live On
Fri., 8/13 @ 1 pm
Hosted by Lorraine Gray
Do you have a hidden talent, a treasure from the past, or a prized possession?
Bring it to the next Show & Tell and share it and its story with friends.
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Services for Veterans & Their Caregivers
Tues., 8/17 @ 1:30 pm
Presented by: Bay Pines VA Veterans Community Partnership
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Wellness Wednesday: Monthly Wellness Checks
Weds., 8/18 @ 9 am - 12 pm
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Introduction to iPad & iPhones
Thurs., 8/19 @ 1 pm
Hosted by Dave Mather, Gulfport Library Director
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AUGUST 19th:
The St. Petersburg Museum of History & Lunch on the Pier
The St. Petersburg Museum of History was founded by Mary Wheeler Eaton in 1920 as the St. Petersburg Memorial Historical Society. The Museum has much to explore from the first international flight, to baseball. The museum is located on the newly reconstructed and redesigned beautiful St Petersburg Pier, where you’ll be enjoying lunch.
$12 for GEMS Members / $15 for Non-GEMS Members. Price includes: Round-trip transportation, parking, and museum admission. Meals paid for separately.
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SENIOR CENTER REGISTRATION REQUIRED, HOWEVER, THERE IS NO NEED TO BE A GEMS
MEMBER TO ENJOY THESE EXCITING GULFPORT GETAWAYS.
CALL (727) 893-2242 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT. TRIPS ARE
NON-REFUNDABLE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation raises and distributes funds that support and enhance the programs and services of the Gulfport Senior Center.
You can be a part of the Foundation's work and support local seniors by becoming a member of the Foundation for only $35 per year. Your membership will include a free Senior Resource Magazine subscription, a discount card to be used at local merchants, discounts on Foundation events, and more.
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Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant to Provide Storm Survival Kits to Low Income Seniors
Foundation Board Members and Volunteers worked to put together 100 emergency kits with essential and often unaffordable items including first aid kit, hand crank/solar radio/charger, plastic box to keep documents and medicines dry, and much more.
This project was made possible through a grant received from Senior Citizens Services at Pinellas Community Foundation and other member donations.
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Just Arrived at The Gulfport Senior Center
The Foundation helps keep seniors safe and healthy by providing the Senior Center with exercise equipment and much more.
Recently, the Foundation replaced a worn out exercise bike with a new and updated recumbent bike. Additionally, the water fountain has been replaced with a touchless water fountain and bottle filler.
Your donations and memberships help make these new additions possible. Stop by the Center and check out them out.
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Thank you to all Foundation Members and Donors for being a part of these and the many other services and programs offered to seniors in our community. To learn more about how you can be a part of the Foundation or support the Foundation's efforts, go to www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org/ or call (727) 893-1244. |
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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, residents, and the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation, 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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