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One More Week to Register

Thurs., Nov. 3, 6 pm
Learn to create four festive martinis
This fun evening brings martinis and appetizers
with optional Drink Kit available for pre-order
Save your seat now:
Chat with a Legacy Planner - Wed., Oct 26, 1 pm
Meet with Jim Davis, TSC Foundation Board member and CPA, for guidance on leaving your legacy. Jim will answer your questions and offer assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

LGBT+ Senior Support Group - Thurs., Oct 27, 11:30 am
This month's meeting will be an End-of-Life Planning Workshop for LGBT+ Seniors, covering end-of-life issues such as wills, power-of-attorney, and more. Hosted by Elder Care Services - to RSVP, email wilsonm@ecsbigbend.org

Tech Help - Fri., Oct. 28 @ 3:30 pm + Tues., Nov. 1 @ 12 pm
Drop by for assistance with your cell phone, tablet or laptop. Bring your device and your questions!
You're invited to our Halloween Party!

Monday October 31
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pizza lunch, games + good times
Costume contest with prizes!

PLEASE RSVP by Oct. 26
to Emily 850-891-4037
Fun + Recreation help keep your mind and body sharp!
Join us on Tuesday afternoons at the Senior Center:
2:15 Bag Toss (also known as cornhole)
2:30 Table Tennis (also known as Ping Pong)

Come play for fun ... or practice for next year's Senior Games

An opportunity to meet
Mary Sterner Lawson
as she discusses her
autographed celebrity sketches
at the Gadsden Arts Center

Wed. Nov. 9, 9:30 am – 1 pm
Transportation from TSC available
Contact Maureen Haberfeld, Lifelong Learning & L3X Coordinator:
email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com phone 850-891-4033
Thurs., Oct 27, from 10 am – 12 noon
Lively Technical Center’s barbering program offers no-cost haircuts for men and simple trims for women. No appointment necessary.

Tue., Nov. 1, 10:00 am – 12 noon
Offered on the 1st Tues of each month. No appt necessary.
Mondays: Nov 7, Nov 21 & Dec 05
11:00 – noon @ TSC Dining Room
Fresh for the Fall – Nov 7
Thankful, Hale and Hearty – Nov 21
Happy Healthy Holidays – Dec 5
Participate in a cooking demonstrations and enjoy tasty samples in this 3-part series that spotlights good nutrition and healthy holiday choices. Presented by Big Bend Area Health Education Center.
To register, contact Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com
For information about Fitness, Health & Wellness Programs
View our on-line Health & Wellness Page
Contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health + Wellness Coordinator:
email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com phone 850-891-4042
TSC Auditorium
TSC Dining Room
Mark your calendar!
Insiders Showcase Art & Awards Reception
Friday, November 4, 6-7:30 pm
Live Music by Steve Brown • Arts Table for Kids
Quilts by the Quilting Bees • Refreshments and more!
Mondays, 1 – 3:30 pm
 
Libby Watson will introduce the principles and techniques of basic drawing. You will become familiar with the tools of drawing and learn how to interpret line, form, perspective, and scale. By the end of the workshop, you will have learned the fundamentals of drawing. 
November 10
10 am – 2 pm

Enjoy the art of painting outdoors, on the grounds of Goodwood Museum and Gardens. Debbie Gaedtke will help you see your subject and give guidance as you paint.
Bring your picnic lunch and favorite beverages, we will break at noon to lunch together.
For the latest
TSC Art Newsletter
Contact Heath Hilary McRae, Art Program Coordinator:
email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com phone 850-891-4016 
Registration assistance: email Sarah.Vernon@talgov.com phone 850-891-4045
Friends Connection chat groups are a great way to connect with others, share ideas and engage in meaningful conversation. It is a welcoming and accepting community of support, and just plain fun!
Join us for conversation, friendship, games and outings. UPSLIDE also offers no cost on-line and in-person counseling to help with obstacles to being more socially connected. 
 
For info, email Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com or call 850-891-4066

Click here for 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.
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

The Tallahassee Senior Center continues to be mindful of 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 and our neighborhood program sites.

To help ensure the safest environment possible, please refer to the CDC website link https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/quarantine-isolation.html to make the best decision for your situation and in consideration of others.

Please do not attend classes, activities, or events if you have:
*Tested Positive for COVID-19
*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. 
     
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