10-11:30 am – Art Class - Working with Clay! Limited to 8 people, Masks kindly requested inside the classroom

10-11 am – Fun Stories Group

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

NEW! 10:30 - 11:30 am - Learn About CaptionCall - Free Phone for Hearing Loss Individuals (Dwyer Room, Next door)

NEW! 11am-12pm - Seniors vs Crimes Seminar: Learn how to protect yourself as you age

1-3 pm - Mexican Train/Rummikub/Card Games (contact Patty to sign-up: 919-208-5514)

1:30-2:30 pm - Aging Rebels Discussion Group via Zoom: email [email protected]

NEW! 10:15-10:45 am - Pet Therapy with Baby the Pony

11 am-12 pm - Ballroom Dancing Lessons - Greg & Bonnie Ryan (Final Class Until September)

NEW! 11 am - 2 pm - Attorney Consultations with Robin Stover

11:30 am-1 pm - LGBT Loss and Grief Support Group | Held Via Zoom: email [email protected]

NEW! 1:00 pm A Conversation on Alzheimer's Disease & Clinical Studies - Refreshments will be served (Next door, Dwyer Room)

1-2 pm - What's Happening Now Discussion Group via Zoom: email [email protected]

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

NEW! 8:30 am - 4:30 pm - We have Corn Hole! (Everyday - Outside weather permitting - inside in case of rain)

9 am - 3 pm - Bistro Open

10 am - 12 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

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

1 pm - 3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with Smoking Mirrors/Chuck Andre

1 pm - 3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

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

9 am - 3 pm - Bistro Open

9 am - 12 pm - Quilting Group

10 am - 12 pm - BINGO ($5 Fee)

NEW! 10 am - 12:30 pm Power Tools Workshop

12 pm - 3 pm - Woodcarvers Class

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

NEW! 1:00 pm - 4 pm - Hand 'n Foot Card Game

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

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

2 pm - 2:45 pm - Balance Movement Class with Mike ($5 Fee)

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

9 am -3 pm - Bistro Open

9:30 am- 12 pm - Friendly Bridge

10:45 am - 11:30 am - Balance Movement Class with Mike ($5 Fee)

NEW! 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Free Lunch & Learn - Stroke Prevention 101 (Community Room, 2nd floor)

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

1 pm - 3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

8 am - 9:00 am - Produce Distribution Drive-Thru outside

8:30 - 4:30 - Billiards Room Open

9:00 - 3 pm - Bistro Open

10 am - 11 am - Line Dancing Class

NEW! 11 am - 12 pm - Senior Blue Book University presentation "Moving Soon? How to start preparing for downsizing and relocation. Light refreshments

10 am - 12 pm - BINGO ($5 fee)

12:30 pm - 1 pm - Hot Lunch

NEW! 1 pm - 3:30 pm - Living Healthy Workshop provided by Area Agency on Aging of SWFL. Six week workshop starts today! Space is still available. Contact Tammy Stark 941-584-0075 for reservations

1 pm - 4 pm - PINOCHLE

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

9 am - 3 pm - Bistro Open

9 am - 12 pm - Seniors vs Crime Representatives on-site (see below)

10 am - 12 pm - Gulf Coast Legal Services Representatives on-site (see below)

10 am - 12 pm - SCRABBLE

10:30 am - 11:30 am - YOGA for Everyone with Julie (Canceled Today). (Will return next Wednesday and Friday)

NEW! 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Learn to Belly Dance for Better Health (2nd & 4th Friday of every month)

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

1 pm - 3 pm - Live Music & Dancing with "Coastal Keys"

1 pm - 3 pm - Unique Boutique Open

1 pm - 4 pm - Duplicate Bridge with Larry Balick

1845 34th Street Sarasota

Mondays LGBT+ Book Club - Zoom

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

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 get Zoom link.

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.

Every Friday 10 am-12 pm - Gulf Coast Legal Representative onsite - Venice

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

(941) 584-0052, to schedule appointments.

1:00 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 obtain the Zoom link.

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

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

10:30-11:30 am, Dwyer Room, 1st floor, 1900 Brother Geenen Way (next door to main center)

Presented by Cynthia Fox, Account Manager, sponsored by CaptionCall.

If you have hearing loss and need captions to use the phone, you are eligible for the CaptionCall Service, phone and our Red Carpet Service - delivery, installation and training - all at no cost.

10:30 am -12:00 pm, Dwyer Room, 1st floor, 1900 Brother Geenen Way (next door to main center)

VENICE - Wednesday, May 11 - FREE Lunch & Learn - Stroke Prevention 101, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - 2350 Scenic Dr., Venice, Community Room, 2nd floor

Thursday, May 12 - A Conversation on Alzheimer's Disease and Clinical Studies - 1:00 pm - Refreshments will be served - Dwyer Room, 1st floor, 1900 Brother Geenen Way (next door to main center)

Facilitated by Dr. Mauricio Concha, sponsored by Intercoastal Medical Group.

Friday, May 13 - Silver Swans Ballet Class, Ages 55+

$8 per class - Wear comfortable attire & sneakers

Please RSVP to Lynne by email: [email protected] or call (941) 556-3263, for Friendship Center for Aging Studies classes.

3:00-4:30 pm. Contact Bruce for more details and to sign up: (202) 262-0262 or email [email protected]

11:30-1 pm. LGBT+ Loss and Grief support groups help members of the LGBT+ 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. We will meet every Wednesday via Zoom. For more information, please email Joelle at [email protected].

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.

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.

1-2:30 pm. Facilitated by Gail Hirsch, Ed.D. In this group, caregivers use journaling to explore and express feelings, and to heal.

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 you, the caregiver, peace of mind – for as many days and hours you choose each week.

1:30-3 pm. Facilitated by Paula Falk, CDP. This weekly group is for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.

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.

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.