Aug 7 - Aug 11, 2023

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• Dining Centers in Sarasota County
• Activity Centers' In-Person and Zoom Weekly Calendar
• Activity Centers' Highlights

• Lifelong Learning Programs
• LGBTQ+ Programs
• The Caregiving Place

*NEXT WEEK* - Learn more about Aging with Grace - Aging in Place!

FEATURED EVENT

The Home Fit Guide for Older Adults: Staying Safer at Home

Friday, August 11th

11 am - 12 pm

SFC Members - $5

Non-Members - $10

Join Lead AARP Trainer, Bob Busch, on how to keep your home "safer" for everyday living as we age in place.

Monday

9-9:45 am - Balance Movement

10-11 am - Fun Stories Group

10-11:30 am – Art Class

11 am - 12 pm - Beginner Line Dance Class

11:45 am - 12:15 pm - Lunch (need to sign up - see above)

NEW! 12 - 3 pm VIP Care Visit

12:30 - 3 pm - Duplicate Bridge (Sign up with Graeme, 941-544-8446)

1 - 2:30 pm - Learn to Speak French

1 - 2 pm - Lace Tatting Class

1 - 3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with The Bruno Connection

2:30 - 3:30 pm - Spanish Class via Zoom (email [email protected] for Zoom Link)

3:30 - 4:30 pm - Intermediate Tap Dance

Tuesday

9:30-11:30 am - Bingo ($5 Fee)

10-10:45 am - Just Move with Daisy Exercise Class

10-11 am – Chair Yoga

10 am-3 pm - Pinochle

10 am-11 am - Harmonica Zoom Class: email [email protected]

11:30 am–3 pm - St. Jude’s Latin Group (Spanish Speaker's Welcome!)

11:45 am–12:15 pm – Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

12:15 - 1:15 pm - Casual Conversations with Rick

1-3 pm - Mexican Train Dominoes (New Players Contact Patty - 919-208-5514)

NEW! 1-3 pm - Non-Competitive Mexican Train Dominoes

1-3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with The Bruno Connection

1:30 - 2:30 pm - Aging Rebels Discussion Group (In-Person in Dwyer Room & Zoom: email [email protected])

3:15 - 4:30 pm - Indoor Pickleball Free Play

Wednesday

9-9:45 am - Balance Movement

9:30 - 10 am - Advanced Tai Chi instruction with Marty

NEW! 10 - 11 am - Kitten Therapy with Cat Depot

10 - 11 am - Tai Chi with Marty

10 - 11 am - Come Sing with Jerry!

10 am - 12 pm - Mosaics Class

10:30-11:30 am - Short Story Book Club - Library

11 am - 12 pm - Ballroom Dance Class: Swing

11 am - 12:30 pm - LGBTQ+ Grief & Loss Support Group (Please RSVP to Michael Cochran at 941-539-4520 if you are a first-time attendee)

11:30 am – 3 pm - St. Jude’s Latin Group (Spanish Speaker's Welcome!)

11:45 am – 12:15 pm – Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

1 - 3 pm - Popcorn & Movie

1-3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with Pure Gold

NEW! 1-3 pm - Non-Competitive Canasta

1:30-3:30 pm - Canasta (New Players Contact Patty - 919-208-5514)

3:30-4:40 pm - International Folk Dancing

Thursday

9-9:45 am - Balance Movement

9:30 - 10 am - Instruction Led Pickleball

NEW! 10 - 11 am - Pre-Planning with Coastal Cremations - Dwyer Room (Next Door)

10 am - 12 pm Craft Club

10 am - 3 pm - Pinochle

10 am - 12:30 pm - Indoor Pickleball Free Play

10:30 am - 12 pm German Conversation (Grammar & Vocabulary Building)

11:30 am - 3 pm - St Jude's Latin Group (Spanish Speaker's Welcome!)

NEW! 11:45 am - 12:15 pm - Lunch & Learn: Sweet Fruits of Summer (need to sign up - see above)

1 - 2:30 pm - Learn to Speak French

NEW! 1 - 2:30 pm Grief & Loss Support Group - CRC Building (Next Door)

1-3 pm Bridge Group

1-3 pm Live Music & Dancing with Martin & Hamilton

1-3 pm Mah Jongg

3:30-4:30 pm Intermediate Tap Dance

Friday

9:30 - 11:30 am - Bingo ($5 Fee)

10-11 am - Tai Chi with Russ and Jane

10:30 am - 11:15 am - Balance Movement

NEW! 11 am - 12 pm - The Home Fit Guide for Older Adults: Staying Safer at Home - Dwyer Room (Next Door) (SFC Members $5, Non-Members $10)

11:15 am - 12 pm - Sing-a-long with Betty Comora

11:45 am - 12:15 pm - Lunch (need to sign up - see above)

2-3 pm - What's Happening Now Group In-Person (Caregiver Resource Center)

1-3 pm - Crochet Creations Group

1-3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with Buffalo Swing Band

1-4 pm - Sarasota Duplicate Bridge Club (Group will stop meeting starting June 16 - September 15)

1-4 pm - Euchre

Future Events

August 25th - 1-3 pm, End of Summer Bash - Mayors' Feed the Hungry Fundraiser

October 30th - 1-3 pm, Halloween Bash - Music Provided by Krazy Karaoke Live

FEATURED EVENT

Hawaiian Hula Dance Class

Keoki leads a beginners class every Friday 10:35-11:20 am. Starting this Thursday, Aug 10th, Keoki is introducing an intermediate class 11:30 am-1 pm.

Monday

8:30 am-4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

8:30 am-4:30 pm – Horseshoes, Corn Hole and Ping Pong!

9 am-3 pm - Bistro Open

9 am-10 am - Chair Core Class brought to us by Marty Reichgut, MD (this week only)

9:00 am-11:30 am - Friendly Bridge

10 am-11 am - Beginner Tai Chi, Marty Reichgut, MD, Instructor

10 am-11:30 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

11 am-12 pm - Intermediate Tai Chi, Marty Reichgut, MD, Instructor

12:00 pm-12:30 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

NEW! 1-3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with Gregory Scott Wollaston

12-3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

1-4pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

Tuesday

8:30 am-4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

8:30 am-4:30 pm – Horseshoes, Corn Hole and Ping Pong!

9 am-3 pm - Bistro Open

9 am-12 pm - Art Studio Open (fiscal conference room - 2nd floor)

9 am-12 pm - SHINE representative on sight (call Elder Helpline to schedule an appt 866-413-5337 or see Joan or Robin in the office)

9-11 am - Contemporary Line Dancing with Jean

9:30 am-11:30 am - BINGO ($5 Fee)

11 am-1 pm - Tech Help with Chris (contact Bob Hoffmeyer to schedule appt 941-716-6944 - members only)

12-3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

12-3 pm – Woodcarvers (Alcove)

12:00 pm-12:30 pm- Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

1-4 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

1-4 pm -PINOCHLE - Have questions??? - Please contact Bob Hoffmeyer 941-716-6944

1:30-3:30 pm - Mexican Train Dominos

1:30-3:00 pm - Caregiver Support Group

2-2:45 pm - Balance Movement Class with Mike

Wednesday -

7:30-9 am - Produce Distribution Drive-Thru - outside

8:30 am-4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

8:30 am-4:30 pm - Horseshoes, Corn Hole and Ping Pong!!

NEW! 9 am-12 pm - Adulting Coloring - Making Cards with Cathy

9:30 am-11:30 am- BINGO ($5 fee)

9:30am-10:30 am - Zumba and more

10:40 am-11:30 am YOGA FOR EVERYONE 

12:00 pm-12:30 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

1-3 pm - Live music & dancing with Shirley St. John

12-3 pm - Unique Boutique Open 

1-4 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

Thursday

8:30 am-4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

8:30 am-4:30 pm - Horseshoes, Corn Hole and Ping Pong!!

9 am-3 pm Bistro Open

9:30 am-11:30 am - BINGO ($5 Fee)

10-11 am - Line Dancing Class

10:30-11:30 am - Yoga Class with Denise

11:15 am - 12:00 pm - Zumba and more

NEW CLASS! 11:30 am-1 pm - Intermediate Hawaiian Hula Dance Class

12:00 pm-12:30 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

12-3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

12:00-1:00 pm - Live café background music with Steve

1-4 pm Hand 'n Foot Card Game

1-4 pm PINOCHLE - have questions??? contact Bob Hoffmeyer 941-716-6944

1:30-2:30 pm - Intermediate Tai Chi, Marty Reichgut, MD, Instructor

2-4 pm - CANCELED - 5 Wishes Seminar

Friday

8:30 am-4:30 pm - Billiards Room Open

8:30 am-4:30 pm -

9 am-3 pm - Bistro Open

9 am-12 pm - Art Studio Open (fiscal conference room - 2nd floor)

9 am-12 pm - Seniors vs Crime Representative on-site

9:30-10:30 am - Zumba and more with Bobbie

10:30 am- 12:30 pm - GULFCOAST Legal Services Representative on-site (call 941-584-0052 to schedule a 30-minute appointment)

10 am-12 pm – SCRABBLE

10:35-11:20 am - Beginners Hawaiian Hula Dance Class

11 am-12 pm - ESSENTRICS - a dynamic stretch workout - Nancy Hamm, CPT, SNS, Apprentice Instructor

11:30 am-12:30 pm - Learn to Belly Dance for Better Health

12:00 pm-12:30 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

1 pm-3 pm - Live music & dancing with the Coastal Keys Band

12-3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

1 pm - 4 pm - Duplicate Bridge will be taking a summer hiatus and will return in the fall (call Larry Balick for more information 941-484-3883)

Future Events

Thursday, Aug 17 - 1:30-2:30 - Drums of Unity - Drumming Class with Joe

Monday, Aug 21th - 1-3 pm - Celebrating Global Senior Citizens Day - Senior's Oscars with entertainment by The Kumpfenbergs; cool refreshments provided by Anthony's Italian Ice; awards and more...

NEW CLASS! starting Tuesday, Sept 5th - Clogging Class - Tuesdays 3-4:30 pm and Thursdays 2-4 pm

Monday-Friday - Live Music & Dancing- Sarasota

1-3 pm

Monday, Wednesday & Friday - Live Music & Dancing - Venice

1-3 pm

Tuesdays - Aging Rebels - Sarasota

In-Person in Sarasota

1:30 pm. This discussion group tackles topics such as loneliness, finances, physical and mental limitations, responsibilities, fear of aging, fear of dying, grief, isolation, relationships and anything having to do with the aging process. Facilitated by Professor Emerita Dr. Nancy K. Schlossberg, author, speaker and motivator, and Michael Karp. Email [email protected] to register.

Tuesdays - Technology Assistance with Chris - Venice

11 am - 1 pm

Having issues with your cell phone, iPad or computer? Chris Kropilak, CEO of Suncoast IT Consultants, is available for one-on-one assistance for members only. For a 30-minute appointment - call Bob Hoffmeyer at 941-716-6944.

Tuesdays - SHINE Program Counseling - Venice

9 am - 12 pm

Please call the Elder Helpline at 866-413-5337 to schedule an appointment.

Tuesdays - Wood Carvers - Venice

12 am - 3 pm

The wood carvers meet for 3 hrs., every Tuesday. Everyone is welcome. Some people carve relief style (flat picture) and some carve caricature (3D figurines). The carvers have connections for patterns, how to books, wood and tools and are happy to teach.

Tuesdays - Tango Classes - Sarasota

Classes Suspended For the Summer

Argentine Tango is the dance of love and embrace. It forms and intimate connection between you, your spouse or partner, and the music. Join Instructor, Laure Steo, with a partner for this interesting class! Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 11 am to 11:45 am.

Wednesdays - International Folk Dancing - Sarasota

A class learning dances from all over the world: Greece, Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Israel, Turkey, Croatia, England, Russia and more!

Wednesdays - Ballroom Dancing Lessons - Sarasota

A fun class led by former Arthur Murray Dance Studio instructors Greg & Bonnie Ryan. Singles and couples will learn ballroom, Latin, and swing dance techniques. Whether you're a beginner or just want to brush up on your skills this class is for you! Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 11 am-12 pm, contact Greg at (860) 712-8321 to sign up.

Last Friday of Every Month - Gulf Coast Legal - Sarasota

Every Friday - Gulf Coast Legal - Venice

Qualifications for services apply.

Sarasota, please contact Ernie Mack, Business Office Manager, at

(941) 955-2122, to schedule appointments. 11 am-2 pm.



Venice, please contact Joan MacCormack or Robin Boyce (941) 584-0052 to schedule appointments. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Fridays - What's Happening Now - Sarasota

Now In Person - Caregiver Resource Center - Please RSVP

2:00 pm. This group discusses what is happening in the world, including current events. Attendees are invited to just listen or think out loud. Email [email protected] to RSVP.

Fridays - Seniors vs Crime - 9 am - 12 pm - Venice

Representatives on-site at the Venice location to help seniors who have been victimized.

"Unique Boutique" - Open M-F: 12-3 pm

Upscale Thrift Store-Venice

Shop in our Venice boutique for new and previously owned merchandise, including clothing, housewares, jewelry and more! "Visit Rachael our new model in the center. She will be wearing the latest in boutique fashion."

"Friendship Treasures" - Open M-F: 9 am-3 pm

Upscale Thrift Store-Sarasota

Shop in our Sarasota boutique for new and previously owned merchandise, including clothing, housewares, jewelry and more!

Lifelong Learning Programs

Please contact Nicole Natal, Lifelong Learning Coordinator, at [email protected] to register and make payment for any of these programs. Payments should be made in advance. Credit Card or Check Only.

The Home Fit Guide for Older Adults: Staying Safer at Home

Sarasota Campus, Dwyer Room

August 11th, 11 am - 12 pm

$5 SFC Members l $10 Non-Members (non-refundable)

Join Lead AARP Trainer, Bob Busch, on how to keep your home safer for everyday living as we age in place.

Sarasota County History Center: What Will You Discover?

Sarasota Campus, Dwyer Room

August 18th, 3 - 4 pm

Venice Campus, Community Room

August 23rd, 3 - 4 pm

$5 SFC Members l $10 Non-Members (non-refundable)

Presenter Dr. Josh Goodman, Manager of the Sarasota County History Center, will discuss the center that holds an extensive collection of historical artifacts, archival records, and other resources documenting the history and culture of Sarasota County.

Preparing Your Legacy: Will Planning

Venice Campus, Community Room

August 30th, 3 - 4 pm

$5 SFC Members l $10 Non-Members (non-refundable)

Join Attorney Sydney Seabaugh, Esq. from Boyer & Boyer to discuss your future plans regarding your will. Sydney has experience in the legal industry, nonprofit organizations, disability rights advocacy, sports athletic compliance.

Oscar Scherer Park Presentation

Venice Campus, Community Room

August 31st, 3 - 4 pm

$5 SFC Members l $10 Non-Members (non-refundable)

Representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection will cover topics such as the history of the park, unique experiences that happen at this park, fun facts you may not know, and they will take you on a photo journey through Oscar Scherer.

LGBTQ+ Programs

LGBTQ+ Book Club Zoom

Every Other Monday

3:00-4:30 pm

Contact Bruce for more details and to sign up:

(202) 262-0262 or email [email protected].

LGBTQ+ Loss and Grief Support Group

Every Wednesday

Sarasota Campus

11 am - 12:30 pm

LGBTQ+ Loss and Grief support groups help members of the LGBTQ+ community process and deal with ‘loss’ in their lives such as, but not limited to, loss of a partner due to death or breakup, death of a pet, loss of a job, end of a friendship or any other situation that creates feelings of loneliness, sadness, and isolation. It is a peer-directed, community group created to provide mutual support and shared experience to help individuals deal with painful life experiences in a safe and encouraging environment.

The Caregiving Place



Adult Day Services are open in Sarasota and Venice and are accepting referrals. Support groups are currently being held virtually AND in person (hybrid). Call (941) 556-3268 to join the group or for more information.

Sarasota

Adult Day Services

8:30-3 pm. Our fully licensed Adult Day Service is the ideal program for an older adult who is experiencing cognitive impairment or medical limitations. Caregivers are provided peace of mind knowing their loved one is receiving quality, compassionate care.

Thursdays - Caregiver Support Group

10-11:30 am. This group provides active caregivers insight into the journey of caregiving.

Thursdays - Loss & Grief Support Group *NEW*

1-2:30 pm. Find a compassionate space to share and connect with others who have experienced loss. Our facilitated group provides camaraderie and shared experiences. Don't face it alone - join us at Senior Friendship Centers

Venice

Adult Day Services

8:30-3 pm. Our fully licensed, Adult Day Service is the ideal program for an older adult who is experiencing cognitive impairment or medical limitations. It’s also a place that offers you, the caregiver, peace of mind – for as many days and hours you choose each week.

Tuesdays - Caregiver Support Group

1:30-3 pm. This group provides active caregivers insight into the journey of caregiving.

Tuesdays - Loss & Grief Support Group *NEW*

First meeting is on August 29

9:30 am-11 am. Find a compassionate space to share and connect with others who have experienced loss. Our facilitated group provides camaraderie and shared experiences. Don't face it alone - join us at Senior Friendship Centers

Highlights

Wednesdays - Zoom Support Group

1-2:30 pm (Zoom only). Have you recently become a caregiver? Do you experience feelings of isolation, frustration, or stress? Join us for a weekly support group offering designed to help you regain a sense of control over your situation and provide you with emotional support, useful information, and resources. 

Memory Screenings

Danielle Valery, Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Disorder Clinic Manager, offers free memory screenings at their location and in Venice. Call (941) 917-7197 to schedule your screening.