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The Senior Games feature competitions designed for all fitness levels including archery, bag toss, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, racquetball, swimming, table tennis and track and field. Or have some fun at the non-competitive events: water aerobics and a one-mile fun walk.
Pick up a packet at the
Tallahassee Senior Center
or sign-up online:
Silver Stars come from a variety of backgrounds – teachers, nurses, church or community leaders, doctors, scientists, military veterans, parents or grandparents. The one thing Silver Stars have in common is their approach to optimal aging and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Eight Silver Stars will be selected who are examples of optimal, positive aging or community service since turning age 60. Nominations are open through February 18 and nominees must be a resident of Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor or Wakulla county. The Silver Stars will be honored at a gala event held on Thu. May 19.
To nominate a Silver Star:

Our Great Artist Series with Tom Friedman concludes this Thursday. Picasso was the foremost visual artist of the 20th Century. From about 1900 until mid-century, Pablo Picasso either founded or dominated every fine art movement. We will journey through his 96 years.
Thu. Feb 10, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Hybrid class at TSC and on Zoom

Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, located off Beaufort, North Carolina, has been the subject of a lengthy archaeological investigation. Franklin H. Price archaeologist with the Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research, details the history and archaeology of the site, and offers a glimpse into what has been learned about this historic shipwreck.
Thurs. Feb. 17 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Hybrid class at TSC and on Zoom
Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator:
email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com phone 850-891-4033
2022 is the year of Black Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. The tiger represents brave character and leadership. Jiha Moon has designed an image titled “Brave Black Tiger 2022” in which the powerful tiger is eating up COVID and bringing positive energy to the world.

Participants will receive a screen-printed design and Moon will discuss the symbolism and meaning in the piece while the group applies their own color scheme to the image using color pencils and watercolor. Jiha Moon will present inspirational images from her personal archive to help guide the process.

Artists from the Tallahassee Senior Center have handcrafted one of a kind original 5" x 7" pieces of art - perfect for greeting cards, gifts or framing.
Your purchase supports
TSC Arts programming.
Contact Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator:
email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com phone 850-891-4016 
Ageless Grace
with Amanda Cannon
Get a great seated workout, while activating all 5 functions of your brain! Enhance mind & body skills for lifelong optimal functioning.

Ongoing classes, twice a month:
1st and 3rd Thursdays, at 1:00 pm
in the TSC Auditorium
From Yoga and Mindful Movement to Life Exercise, Brain-Body-Balance and Ballet, we have a variety of fitness classes at the Senior Center and our neighborhood community centers. You can even watch pre-recorded classes on-line at any time from the comfort of your home.

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
Free N95 masks are now becoming available at local pharmacies community health centers as a means to continue combatting COVID-19. Most pharmacies that partnered with the government (such as CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart) to distribute COVID vaccines are participating in the mask program. Contact your local store to confirm they have them available.
Are you a good communicator and enjoy helping others?
Are you eager to learn something new and computer proficient?
Do you have 4-5 hours to give each week assisting seniors navigate the complexities of Medicare?
If you answered yes, then you have what it takes to become a SHINE Volunteer! SHINE stands for Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders.
Advantage Aging Solutions is actively recruiting new volunteer Counselors. Training is provided. For more details, call the Elder Helpline (800-96-ELDER) or visit the SHINE website www.floridashine.org.
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Legacy Gifting helps ensure quality services for generations of seniors to come. The Legacy Circle includes donors who name the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation as a beneficiary of a planned gift. Making decisions now guarantees that your legacy – and your estate plans – support the Tallahassee Senior Center.

When you name the TSCF as a beneficiary of an investment, you will help us continue our important work and make an impact on those we serve. Legacy Circle members are honored and recognized for their generosity on a plaque and at Legacy Receptions.

We have local experts and other community resources available to help you make informed decisions. Or contact your attorney or financial planner about leaving a lasting gift. Options may include: Gift of Life Insurance · Bequest by Will · Gift of Appreciated Stock · Charitable Lead Trust · Charitable Remainder Trust
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.
Updated COVID Practices - as of January 11, 2022
 
Participants are strongly encouraged, but not required to wear a mask at the TSC and our neighborhood program sites. Staff, volunteers, vendors and contractors are required to wear a mask at all times except in an office alone.
 
To be respectful of each other, please continue to follow these guidelines: 
a.  Do not attend an activity if you are sick or have symptoms which include a fever, cough and shortness of breath.
b.  Practice social distancing when possible.
c.  Wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
 
If you test positive for COVID-19, please notify a TSC staff person ASAP to discuss return protocols. Do not return to TSC until you have spoken with a staff person.
 
If you think you have been Exposed to COVID-19 which, according to the CDC, means being within 6 feet of someone for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period, follow these guidelines. People who have been fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine after contact with someone who has had COVID-19 unless they have symptoms.
 -Fully vaccinated individuals (fully vaccinated two weeks after having received the last dose of a CDC-authorized COVID-19 vaccine and any subsequent CDC recommended booster shot):
o   No quarantine requirement if asymptomatic.
o   Wear a mask for 10 days since exposure.
o   Is recommended to get tested on day five (5) after exposure.
o   Continue to monitor for symptoms.
 -Unvaccinated individuals (Someone who has not received any dose of a CDC- authorized COVID-19 vaccine, or who has received fewer than the total number of recommended doses, including the booster shot, of a CDC- authorized COVID-19 vaccine (i.e., partially vaccinated) is unvaccinated. For individuals who were vaccinated but are more than six months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months out after the J&J vaccine) and not yet received the booster shot, the individual is considered unvaccinated):
o   Quarantine for five (5) days after the last contact with the individual testing positive for COVID-19.
o   Get a PCR test on 5th day
o   Wear a mask for 10 days since exposure.
o   In order to return to the TSC or a satellite activity, present a negative COVID-19 test result (test must occur on day 5 or later after the exposure).
o   Or wait 10 days and return on the 11th day without symptoms.
o   Continue to monitor for symptoms.
 
If you have symptoms – do not attend a class or activity.
 
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
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