This week’s Constant Contact email newsletter
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Are you retired or soon to be retired? What’s next for you?
Creativity or adventure?
A new profession or entrepreneurial venture?
Civic engagement?
Visit exhibitors, learn about local resources, hear from others who have retired and found their re-purpose, and hear from keynote speaker, Heather Fuselier for tips on how you can re-purpose to the fullest!
Tuesday, May 24, Tallahassee Senior Center
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Event is FREE | Reserve a Dinner for $10 per person
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With a dedication to the motivation and service of others,
Silver Stars sparkle with positivity, talent & service!
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and other generous sponsors!
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Join virtually via Zoom
or attend in person:
at the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Branch Library, 2817 S. Adams Street
Melanie Pelc, president of The Living Room, and children’s grief counselor, Caitlin Burns, will discuss strategies for coping with grief at all ages and how to support children through loss.
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. Attendees will engage in meaningful conversations about a journey we will all one day make.
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Put on Your Dancing Shoes! |
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Band: Runaway Biscuits
Caller: Andy Kane
Friday, May 13,
7:30 to 10:00 pm
$10 for Adults, $9 Seniors over 50
$6 for Students, Free for Kids under 12
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Theme: Kentucky Derby
“Hats, Roses and Mint Julips”
Saturday, May 14,
7 to 10:00 pm
USAD Member: $10, Non-member $16
Collegiate $8, Kids (age 13-18) $5
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While hurricanes and other high windstorms can’t be predicted, the work you can do to reduce the likelihood of a bad tree outcome.
Stan Rosenthal, UF/IFAS Extension Forestry Agent Emeritus, will discuss what we should know about trees in to be prepared for hurricane season.
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The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle trained Infantry Division men in amphibious operations. Following the tour, spend a few hours in beautiful Apalachicola for sightseeing and lunch.
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Take a journey through the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties as we discuss the relevance of the setting and how 1920's American values compare to modern day. Whether it’s been a while since you’ve read this classic or if you’ve never read it, come join us for a robust discussion of one of America’s greatest classic novels. Instructor Kathy Allman.
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A Gadsden Art Center exhibition curated from the collection of the Reading Public Museum. Featuring iconic images encompassing portraiture, landscape, still life, and cultural history, dramatically presenting American life. Experience a guided tour, followed by lunch at Big Papa’s Chop House across from the museum.
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Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator:
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with Barbara Balzer
In this beginners class, you will learn to sculpt a classic head out of a simple cube of clay.
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with Mary Liz Tippin-Moody
Create images on paper, experiment with a variety of media – drawing, painting, collage and simple printmaking.
Beginners and continuing students.
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with Midori Okasako, CZT
Create beautiful labyrinth on a large Opus grey tile with blue ink. Participants will be encouraged to visit a local labyrinth in a forest.
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with Mariann Kearsley
Artistically tell your life story. Focus on experiences, memories, and exploration of emotions for ideas to develop artwork with personal meaning.
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Contact Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator:
Registration: email Sarah.Vernon@talgov.com phone 850-891-4045
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Learn how and why fires start, and how to respond if they do. Plus consumer-friendly safety tips to keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe from fire and related hazards.
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Lunch with an Expert
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the US! During Stroke Awareness month, we bring this presentation about decreasing risk for stroke and understanding the exciting technologies that improve stroke recovery.
Presented by Tanya Stokes, Stroke Program Coordinator, Speech Team Lead, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital.
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You can also watch pre-recorded classes on-line, at any time, from the comfort of your home.
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For information about Health, Wellness & Fitness Programs
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
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Our calendar of classes and events is just a click away!
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Over 45 Resource Cards Available!
From Housing and Transportation to Counseling and Affordable Health Care to Food and Utility assistance...and more!
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Through Smile.Amazon.com, you can choose the Tallahassee Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. as your charity of choice, and every time you shop, 0.5% of your AmazonSmile purchase will be donated - at no additional cost to you!
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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
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Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation | 850-891-4000 | 1400 N. Monroe St. www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org |
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