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Tallahassee Senior Center
will be closed on
Monday January 17,
in honor of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
EVENING YOGA, Wed., 5:30 p.m., starts tomorrow, Jan. 12
Moderate practice for adults including poses, relaxation, and meditation. Taught by Pamela Hunter in the TSC Auditorium, with plenty of space to spread out! $4 per class. 
Pre-registration recommended https://bit.ly/3FptPCG 
10:00 am, $3 per hike
Wed. Jan 19: Lake Overstreet (2 miles with a 4-mile option) Meet at Forest Meadows Tennis Complex parking lot, 4750 N. Meridian Rd. (Bring extra $2 park fee)
  • No pre-registration required
  • Arrive at 9:45 am
  • Bring a water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather
  • Wear sturdy, comfortable athletic or hiking shoes
  • Wear sunscreen and bug repellant if needed
  • Hikes feature a guide/leader and a sweep
Contact Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com for more info or call 850-891-4042
AGELESS GRACE now ongoing, twice a month! 
1st & 3rd Thur., 1:00 pm, starting January 20
Playful seated class that activates the five functions of the brain for a healthier mind and body. Taught by Amanda Cannon.
Pre-registration recommended: https://bit.ly/3yITxiX
Plus we have a variety of fitness classes at the Senior Center and our neighborhood community centers - or pre-recorded classes are on-line for you to watch at any time!

For information about Health, Wellness & Fitness Programs
View our on-line Health & Wellness Calendar
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
Maureen has arranged an engaging line-up of Lifelong Learning classes with marvelous instructors on a variety of interesting topics!
Classes start with Hidden Gems of Southern California on January 20th. "Learn from a local" as Bob Feuerstein, a Southern California resident for over 60 years, guides us through lesser-known amazing places to see when visiting Southern California and or Baja California part of Mexico. 

Next, we kick off a Great Artist Series, on January 27th with a class about Claude Monet – Founder of Impressionism. Tom Friedman will explore the evolution of Monet's style and his fascination with new ways of reflecting light.
Contact: Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator
email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com phone 850-891-4033
Zentangle® - Zendala with Hues 
Wednesdays, Jan 19 - Feb 23 (6-weeks)
Evening class available 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Guided by 8-steps of Zentangle, unique patterns will be created on round paper tiles (Zendala®) and come to life with shading and colored pencils.
Prerequisite: Must have attended
Introduction to Zentangle Sessions
From beginners to experienced, the Senior Center offers an array of classes: pick up painting skills with our watercolors, oils or acrylics classes, try working with clay, or learn about art history. There are more to chose from!

TSC Art participants exhibit
now on display
in the TSC auditorium
through February 3
and on-line
Contact: Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator
email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com or call 850-891-4016 
Tuesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Interested in learning how to create an art exhibition?
This series will include development, curating artwork, and using art-making and written reflections to create an engaging online exhibition. Group will focus on mature adult women.
Teacher: Jessie S. Rochford, art therapist and doctoral student at FSU.
For more info, email: j.rochford@fsu.edu
 
Bring your dancing shoes - LINE DANCING begins January 25TH!
Tuesdays, 7-9 pm, TSC Auditorium Bob Arnold brings an energetic class of beginner and intermediate level dances with moderate and fast music tempos, and will have you learning to line dance with music from country, pop, rock, rhythm and blues, etc. All levels and all ages are welcome!

Mondays, Jan. 31 – Feb. 28, 4 - 5:30 pm, TSC Activity Room
Are you an artist or craftsperson? Downsizing and have items of value you would like to sell? This course can help you with selling on Etsy: costs, how to set up an Etsy shop, how to make your products sell. Bring your laptop or tablet. Cost $5.00 per class. Click HERE to register
For questions, email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com
 
Information about
Senior Happenings in our area,
Tips, Resources, and More!
of classes and events
is just a click away!
Click here to learn more ways to support the Senior Center

Checks 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+.
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