May 22-26, 2023

FEATURED EVENT

Senior Prom

Sponsor: Senior Living Selections

May 22nd, 1-3 pm

Join us as we round out Older Americans Month with this event! We will have light refreshments, live music & dancing, and the Prom King & Queen crowning.

Monday

9 am – 9:45 am Balance Movement

10 - 11 am Fun Stories Group

10 am – 11:30 am Art Class

11 am - 12 pm Beginner Line Dance Class

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

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

NEW! 1 - 3 pm Senior Prom with The Bruno Connection - Sponsored by Senior Living Selections

1-2 pm Lace Tatting Class

2:30 - 3:30 pm Spanish Class

3 - 4:30 - Book Club via Zoom (Email Bruce Lehman at [email protected] for the link)

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Intermediate Tap 

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 am - 12 pm - Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class NOT MEETING THIS DAY ONLY

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 - Mexican Train Dominoe (Contact Patty - 919-208-5514)

1-3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with Skip's Dixie Mix

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

NEW! 2:30 - 3:30 pm Mindfulness & Meditation Class

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

Wednesday

9-9:45 am - Balance Movement

NEW! 10 - 11 am - Come Sing with Jerry!

10 am - 12 pm - Mosaics Class

10 am-12 pm - Technology Assistance with Andy & Mike

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

11 am - 12 pm - Ballroom Dance Class: Rumba

11 am - 12:30 pm - 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 - Movie & Popcorn

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

1:30-3:30 pm - Canasta

NEW! 3 - 4 pm - Let's Organize: Everything Has a Place ($5 Members, $10 Non-Members) (Dwyer Room Next Door)

3:30 - 4:30 pm - International Folk Dancing Class (Proof of vaccine and/or mask required) (NOT MEETING THIS WEEK)

Thursday

9-9:45 am - Balance Movement

NEW! 10 - 11:30 am - Book Club: Officer Clemmons

10 am - 12 pm Craft Club: Sand Art Planters

10 am - 3 pm - Pinochle

10 am - 12:30 pm - Indoor Beginner Pickleball (Instructor Led)

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

11 am - 12 pm - Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class

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 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 (Carkener Room - Next Door)

10 am - 12 pm - Technology Assistance with Andy & Mike

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

NEW! 11 - 11:30 am - Matter of Balance Class Demonstration

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 (Carkener Room Next Door)

1-3 pm - Crochet Creations Group

1-3 pm - Popcorn & Movie

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

1-4 pm - Sarasota Duplicate Bridge Club (Welcoming new members!)

1-4 pm - Euchre

AS A REMINDER - THE ACTIVITY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 29TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

Future Events

May 30th - 1-3 pm Memorial Day Celebration with Tap Kats Performance

June 30th - 1-3 pm Pre-4th of July Party with Krazy Karaoke Live

FEATURED EVENT

Chair Core Class every Monday 9-10 am

Sandy and Jerry Couch, Certified Personal Trainers and owners of SnJ Simply Fit provide an hour of moves that strengthens the muscles of the core for a better-balanced body to enable us to do life better!

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

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

NEW! 9 am-10 am - Chair Core Class brought to us by S n J Simply Fit

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

10 am-11:45 am - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

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

12:30 pm-1 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up - see above)

NEW LOCATION! 1 pm-4:30 pm - Art Studio Open - All artists are welcome - bring your current projects and supplies (Community Room - 2nd Floor)

NEW! 1 pm-2 pm - Amber of South Florida Ballroom - Dance Class

2 pm-3pm - Open Dancing

1 pm-3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

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 - SHINE representative on sight (appointment only - see below)

9-11 am - Contemporary Line Dancing with Jean

9:45 am-11:45 am - BINGO ($5 Fee)

11 am-1 pm - Tech Help with Chris

12-3 pm - Woodcarvers Class (see below)

12:30-1 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

1-4 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

1-4 pm -PINOCHLE

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 -

8-9 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!!

9:30-10:30 am - Zumba Gold with L'Tanya

10:30-11:15 am - YOGA FOR EVERYONE

12:30-1 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

NEW! 1 pm-3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with George DeJong

1 pm-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

9:45 am-11:45 am - BINGO ($5 Fee)

10-11 am - Line Dancing Class

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

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Zumba Gold Toning with L'Tanya

12:30-1 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

12:30-1:30 pm - Live café background music with Steve

1-4 pm Hand 'n Foot Card Game

1-4 pm PINOCHLE

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

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 - Seniors vs Crime Representative on-site

9:30-10:30 am - Zumba Gold with L'Tanya

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

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

12:30-1 pm - Nutritious Lunch (need to sign up – see above)

NEW! 12:30-1 pm – Memorial Day Performance by the SFC Belly Dancers

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

NEW! 2:00 pm – “I AM YOUR FLAG” presentation by Harry Moses

1 pm-3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

1 pm - 4 pm - Duplicate Bridge with Larry Balick (call Larry Balick for more information 941-484-3883 - beginners welcome) 

AS A REMINDER - THE ACTIVITY CENTER WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 29TH IN OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY

Future Events

June 7 – 12:00 pm – Senior Medicare Patrol program –“How to Prevent Medicare Fraud”

June 15 - 2-4 pm "Ole Fashion ROASTING" - Father's Day Celebration

July 3 - 1-3 pm - Fourth of July Celebration with The Kumfenbergs

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 10:30 am-12:30 pm - Gulf Coast Legal Representative onsite - 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.

Fridays - What's Happening Now - Sarasota

Now In Person - 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 and for Zoom link.

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, W, F: 1-3 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

Let's Organize, Everything Has A Place

May 24th, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Dwyer Room

$5 SFC Members | $10 Non-Members

(non-refundable)

Tiffany Sommers has been a dedicated professional organizer since 2017. In her lecture on "Let's Organize, Everything Has A Place," featured at Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota, she will discuss the details of placing our belongings in order and how it can impact our daily lives.

Please contact Nicole Natal, Lifelong Learning Coordinator at [email protected] to register and make payment for this program. Payments should be made in advance. Credit or check only.

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 or medical issues. It’s also a place that offers the caregiver, peace of mind and respite. For more information, call 941-556-3268.

Thursdays - Caregiver Support Group

10-11:30 am. Facilitated by Paula Falk, CDP. This group is for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.

Highlights

MindSet (Sarasota Campus)

Mondays, May 1, 8, 15, and 22. 10 am - 12 pm

A series of 4 classes designed to help individuals and care partners manage early-stage memory loss through research-based exercises. Classes offer strategies that help exercise the brain, create healthy habits through organization and improve function in daily life. Facilitated by Danielle Valery, CDP and Paula Falk, CDP. Call (941) 716-7742 to RSVP. Click here for more details.

Wednesdays - Zoom Support Group

1-2:30 pm (Zoom only). Have you recently become a caregiver? Do you feel isolated, overwhelmed, or stressed as a caregiver? Join us for a new weekly support group designed to help you regain a sense of control over your situation and provide you with emotional support, useful information and resources. Facilitated by Susan Brucklacher and Paula Falk, CDP.

Memory Screenings

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