This Week at the TLH Senior Center

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Join us for a Luncheon

with

Marc Middleton

of Growing Bolder

Marc’s presentations are inspiring, thought-provoking, educational and offer an entertaining take on positive aging, personal reinvention, chasing and achieving dreams, and the keys to active longevity.

Be encouraged to make the rest of your life the best of your life! We’re not too young or too old to dream big and try something new! For anyone retired or thinking about retiring...what is your next adventure?

Explore “WHAT’S NEXT?”

Marc Middleton, Founder and CEO of Growing Bolder, is a media entrepreneur, broadcast journalist, author and speaker who focuses on the changing culture of aging. Growing Bolder focuses on health, well-being and active lifestyle.

Tuesday, May 3, 12–1:30 pm

Tallahassee Senior Center Auditorium

$10 donation, includes lunch

or RSVP to Sarah Vernon 850-891-4045

We appreciate our volunteers!

The key to our success rests in people like you, who embody

the spirit of greatness by saying, “Yes I can, and so can you!”

Thanks for your inspiring dedication and tremendous example to the world.

It's Volunteer Week!

We invite our volunteers to join us for coffee and cookies in the Activity Room on April 21, from 10:00-11:30. Be sure to sign in for gift card drawing.

Celebrating Life, Understanding Death

Dying is an unavoidable part of human life, yet many of us find it awkward or uncomfortable to talk about. Each week of this six-part series features compassionate professionals who will speak about different aspects of death and dying. From religious, spiritual, and physiological practices associated with the care of the dying, to the more practical matters of funeral and will planning, to the tender ways in which we support those who grieve, attendees will engage in meaningful conversations about a journey we will all one day make.

Thursdays at 6 pm

Join virtually via Zoom or attend in person:

at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library, 2817 S. Adams Street

April 21: How Different Faith Traditions View Death

Local faith leaders will discuss how faith and beliefs can impact a patient’s end of life care and other important decisions, including comforting the dying, care and disposition of the body, funeral customs, and mourning practices. The panel will be moderated by Rev. Candace McKibben.

MINORITY HEALTH FAIR

"What is Minority Health?" presentation, Healthy Eating/Cooking Demonstrations, Fitness Demonstrations, Financial Literacy presentation, Games, FREE Giveaways!

Friday, April 22, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Jack L. McLean Community Center

700 E Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee

To RSVP for the event, contact Jill Patel: jpatel@bigbendahec.org

or call 850-224-1177, ext. 1102

Monthly Vision Loss Support Group

Wednesday, April 27, 2-3 pm

Conference Room 1A

Mark your calendar for the 4th Wednesday of the month to join Lighthouse of the Big Bend's Vision Loss Support Group. You are welcome to join the group if you are experiencing vision loss or have a loved one experiencing vision loss. The April meeting will include a welcome and introduction to the Tallahassee Senior Center Vision Loss Support Group.

French Beginner's Class

has a new time!

Mondays, in Conference Rm 3A

Intermediate 9:30 – 10:30 am

Advanced 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

Beginners 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Instructor: Bev Vertuno

For Lifelong Learning information

Visit: TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/lifelong-learning

Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator:

email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com phone 850-891-4033

Health & Wellness

$3.00 per person. Bring exact change or purchase a prepaid fitness card.
Wear sturdy, comfortable athletic or hiking shoes.
Bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather.
Wear sunscreen and bug repellant if needed.

Join us for a Monthly Hike

with good company!

Every 3rd Wednesday

at 10:00 am (meet at 9:45 am)

Wednesday, April 20

Miccosukee Greenway, 5600 Miccosukee Rd.

Thornton Rd Trailhead, (4 miles)

Wednesday, May 18

JR Alford Greenway, 2500 Pederick Rd.

Bluebird Trail (3.3 miles)

No registration required

For questions, contact: Ruth.nickens@talgov.com

or call 850-891-4042

For information about Health, Wellness & Fitness Programs

View our on-line Health & Wellness Calendar

Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:

email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com phone 850-891-4042

Art Program

Portrait Drawing for Beginners

with Maria Balingit

If you can write your name, you can draw!

This six-week, true beginner drawing class is based on innovative concepts from “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. Anyone can learn to draw by allowing your visual, intuitive “right” brain to lead the way. Our subject will be drawing portraits (human or pets).

Thursdays, May 5 – June 9 (6 weeks), 1-4 pm

Click Here for More Info + Registration

CREATIVITY IN OILS & ACRYLICS

An exhibit of artworks by TSC Art participants

now on display in the TSC Auditorium through June 3.

You may also view this collection of artwork on-line,

where you can vote for the Peoples Choice Awards.

Winners will be announced Monday May 2nd!

Studio Classes & Labs

Click Here

Join the TSC for the Arts

Facebook Group

Click here

For Art Program information, visit: TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org

Contact Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator:

email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com phone 850-891-4016

Registration: email Sarah.Vernon@talgov.com phone 850-891-4045

Information + Resources

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Don't miss out on all the activities and events happening at the

Senior Center!

Our calendar of classes and events is just a click away!

Recognize someone special

(even yourself!) with a beautiful, star on our Galaxy Star Wall!

Stars come in three sizes and can be custom engraved to commemorate a birthday, anniversary, friendship, or other special occasion.

Your special someone will forever shine on our wall!

Come by and check it out or visit our website:

Galaxy Star Wall

Click here for more 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.

Join or Renew Senior Center Membership

Donate in Honor or in Memory of Someone

Purchase a Star for the Galaxy Star Wall

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

Links to programs, classes and opportunities!

Tallahassee Senior Foundation

Tallahassee Senior Services

Access Active Living Magazine

Updated COVID Protocols as of April 8, 2022

The Tallahassee Senior Center remains focused on the health and safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff. Participants may continue to wear a mask if they prefer, but not required to wear a mask at the TSC or our neighborhood program sites.

In order to promote a safe environment, please follow the guidelines below while participating at the Tallahassee Senior Center, its satellite program sites, or an offsite activity.

Please do not attend classes, activities, or events if you have:

*Tested Positive for COVID-19

*Known exposure to someone with COVID-19, or

*Any of the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.

If you have one or more of the above, click on the link below to determine when it is safe for you to return to our programs.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html#

Thank you for following these guidelines in the best interest of trying to keep everyone as safe as possible and maintain a healthy environment at the TSC and our program sites.

Take care & stay safe,

Sheila Salyer

Senior Services Manager/Executive Director