The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center actively seeks to support independence & increase quality of life of its participants by encouraging involvement in programs & activities that promote health, welfare, safety, & dignity. | |
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Gingerbread House Contest WINNERS!! | |
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People's Choice
Florence Brandt
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Most Original
Wendy Delong
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Most Festive
Charlotte Kennedy
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for all of your accommodations!!
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DECEMBER'S SPECIAL EVENTS | |
We're CLOSED
MONDAY, DEC 26
Be safe during the New Year!!
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Happy Birthday Celebration
WEDNESDAY, DEC 28 @ 3:00 PM
Come celebrate this month's birthday's with friends whether it's your birthday or not.
Cake and ice cream for all!
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!!FOOD PANTRY!!
THURSDAY, DEC 29 @ 1 - 3pm
Please tell any of the Senior Center members, who are unfamiliar with the fact, that we DO have a very substantial food pantry for their needs.
This pantry has copious amounts of donations brought to you by wonderful humans.
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Thank you to everyone who donates to the Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry throughout the year!!! | |
We're CLOSED
MONDAY, JAN 2
Be safe during the New Year!!
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IT'S BEEN A GRAND YEAR AND WE CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WE SEE YOU AGAIN!!!!
THANKS FOR JOINING THE CLUB!!!
Stay tuned for the new year's upcoming events!!!
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SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE GULFPORT SENIOR CENTER
Call (727) 893-5657 to make your appointment
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Medicare & Health Insurance Assistance
Getting frustrated trying to navigate the Insurance World. We have you covered! Make your appointment today!
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Memory Screening
Are you worried about your memory?
St. Anthony's Memory Disorder Center is offering FREE & CONFIDENTIAL memory screenings at the Senior Center.
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SNAP Benefit Assistance
Sponsored by Feeding Tampa Bay
Add to your grocery budget with SNAP! Did you know that if you are a senior with a monthly budget of $2,148 you could receive up to $250 towards your groceries every month?
Feeding Tampa Bay will meet you at the Gulfport Senior Center and help you apply for SNAP benefits.
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Gulfcoast Legal Services
Gulfcoast Legal Services is available for one-on-one appointments at the Gulfport Senior Center every 4th Tuesday to provide assistance with:
* Lifetime Planning Documents
* Medicaid/Medicare Issues
* Social Security Issues
* Food Stamps Issues
* Family Law Issues
* Consumer/Debt Collection Issues
* Housing/Contract Issues
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The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation raises and distributes funds that support and enhance the programs and services of the Gulfport Senior Center.
You can be a part of the Foundation's work and support local seniors by becoming a member of the Foundation for only $35 per year. Your membership will include a free Senior Resource Magazine subscription, a discount card to be used at local merchants, discounts on Foundation events, and more.
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2023 INAUGURAL GOLF CLASSIC
Registration Open for Golfers and Sponsors!
The Gulfport Senior Center and the Senior Center Foundation are working together on the 2023 Inaugural Golf Classic coming up April 1st at Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club.
ATTENTION: Golfers & Sponsors!
Register today for the 2023 Inaugural Golf Classic
co-sponsored by the Gulfport Senior Center
& the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation
to benefit the Gulfport Senior Center Capital Building Campaign.
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Ways YOU Can Support The Foundation | |
The Gulfport Senior Center Foundation will be installing a memorial ribbon in The Gulfport Veteran’s Park as a fundraiser to support the programs and services of the Senior Center. The meandering ribbon of engraved bricks will connect the sidewalk to the flagpole base at the beautiful waterfront park.
The bricks can be purchased to honor or memorialize a friend or family member, veteran or non-veteran, and will be a permanent part of the Gulfport Veterans Memorial Park.
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Rather than stress about a car you no longer need, embrace the lazy days of summer by donating it to the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation. Vehicle donations make giving easy. Plus, we handle everything from the free pick-up and sale to sending you the necessary donation tax receipts for your generous donation.
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Thank you to all Foundation Members and Donors for being a part of these and the many other services and programs offered to seniors in our community. To learn more about how you can be a part of the Foundation or support the Foundation's efforts, call (727) 893-1244 or go to www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org/ | |
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"Not Your Mother's Senior Center"
On July 13, eight senior citizens signed up for the Adventure Club with the Gulfport Senior Center. They loaded onto a bus, blinked through the general sunscreen haze, and headed to Suncoast Watersports on St. Pete Beach for a parasailing trip over the Gulf of Mexico.
Click here to read the full story.
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"What Will Gulfport's New Senior Center Look Like?"
Exciting times in Gulfport!
The current center has about 3,000 registered members and serves 400-600 people each weekday. This is done from a facility built in 1983 and is in dire need of an overhaul. Here’s what the new Gulfport Senior Center could look like – if the lobbyists can get the funding.
Click here to read the full story.
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"Gulfport Woman's Car Catches Fire; Senior Center, Locals Help"
Stephen Petanowick, at the Gulfport Shell station, saw the car on fire and asked the community to help the lady who owned the car. Gulfport residents – and the head of the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center – were more than ready to help.
Click here to read the full story.
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Lane DeGregory of Tampa Bay Times wrote a great article about the Gulfport Senior Center's Reassurance Program, highlighting volunteer Lorraine Gray.
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Other Resources & Services | |
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Food Pantry
Through the generous donations of local businesses, residents, and the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation, the Gulfport Senior Center is able to provide supplemental food assistance to qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need.
If you or someone you know could use a little extra help, call (727) 893-2237. The pantry is open Mondays and Thursdays, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Donations are accepted Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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Medical Equipment
Lending Program
The Gulfport Senior Center provides gently used medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches) to seniors in need.
Supplies are limited, call (727) 893-5657 today if you or someone you know needs assistance.
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GEMS Transportation
The Gulfport Extended Mobility Service (GEMS) has resumed transportation services to grocery stores, medical appointments, etc. Any Gulfport resident 55 & older or residents with a disability can take advantage of GEMS door to door service for a yearly membership of $70 plus $2 per ride.
For more information, call the GEMS office at (727) 893-2242.
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Reassurance Calls
Let the friendly Volunteers of the Gulfport Senior Center chat with you on a daily basis. Sign up for the Gulfport Reassurance Program and choose between two call times: early-morning or mid-morning. This service is designed to help you feel secure and connected.
For more information, call the Gulfport Senior Center at (727) 893-2237.
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Gulfport Senior Citizens’
Advisory Committee on Aging
The Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Aging is looking for new members.
This committee serves as a liaison between Gulfport’s senior community and the City of Gulfport. Appointed by City Council, committee members consider and advise the City on ways to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Gulfport.
For more information, contact Rachel Cataldo at (727) 893-1231 or rcataldo@mygulfport.us.
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EHEAP Cares Act - Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. provides Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly.
- Households with a senior age 60 or older are eligible
- Electric bill must be past due, deposits are allowed
- Must reside in Pinellas County
- Income must be below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Includes Heating & AC Repair
The EHEAP program will provide financial assistance up to $600 based on the household’s emergency needs and the minimum amount due to solve the crisis. The program will also repair existing heating or cooling equipment up to $600.
Call (727) 821-0584 for more information.
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The Agency provides the Senior Helpline, a federally funded service to help seniors and caregivers gain access to services in the community. Call (727) 217-8111.
Call Alzheimer's Foundation of America at 866-232-8484 to make an appointment.
Pinellas County government department offers consumer brochures, maintains online complaint form and a keeps a database of consumer complaints. Call (727) 464-6200.
Online database for support groups, volunteer opportunities, organizations providing assistance and other resources. Call 211.
SHINE is a free, volunteer-based, award-winning program health insurance counseling program administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Counselors offer expertise on Medicare, Medicaid, prescription assistance, long-term care planning and insurance. The Area Agency on Aging coordinates the information, counseling and assistance activities of the volunteers through the Senior Helpline. Make an appointment with a SHINE Counselor by calling (727) 893-5657.
Adult day care, EZride transportation, home-delivered meals, and congregate meals. Call (727) 573-9444.
Services include comprehensive vision rehabilitation programs for adults and seniors, job placement services for adults, life enrichment programs for adults and seniors, an onsite product store, information and referral services. Call (727) 544-4433.
Legal assistance with priority given to economically and socially needy seniors. Call (727) 821-0726.
The Alzheimer's Association chapter serves Pinellas and surrounding counties in Florida. Includes information and support groups, Caregiver's Day Out, Safe Return Program. Call (727) 578-2558.
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