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See what's happening
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Want to learn more about what the Senior Center offers?
Attend our Newcomers Coffee Chat to hear about our programs,
tour the Senior Center,
and meet our friendly staff!
Newcomers Coffee Chat
Wed., Aug. 6, 10 am
in the Dining Room
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Clay Parker and Jodi James
Thurs., Aug. 7, 11:00 am
Hailing from a small town outside of Baton Rouge, Clay and Jodi are two extraordinary artists who combined forces to create new ways to celebrate regional roots sounds while creating something markedly modern. Rolling Stone Magazine says the duo’s heady baritone and crystal bell-tone incantations makes for “mesmerizing back porch music. Prepare to be awe-struck. Enjoy Lucky Goat coffee.
Register Here
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L3X PREVIEW PARTIES:
Monday, Aug. 11, from 10 - 11:30 am
Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 5:30 - 7 pm
This is an opportunity to learn about classes that will be offered in September (54 classes!) and meet some of our talented instructors.
Enjoy refreshments while you explore this year's classes.
L3X is coming soon! What is L3X? Our LifeLong Learning Extravaganza offers over 50 different classes in September, allowing participants to eXplore, eXamine and eXperience tours, workshops, recreational activities, field trips and entertainment!
Foundation Members get early registration on Aug. 13 for L3X classes!
Renew your membership here
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Southside Senior Outreach Programs
*Pre-registration is required: Contact Beverly.womble@talgov.com or call 850-891-4045. Suggested donation is $2 per class.
Wellness Circles
Guest Speaker: Rebecka Warrington from Integrated Musculoskeletal Care, Inc.
• Tue., Aug. 12, from 11 am – 12 noon at Jack McLean Community Center (700 Paul Russell Rd.)
• Wed., Aug. 20, from 11 am – 12 noon at at Jake Gaither Community Center (801 Bragg Dr.)
Lunch & Learn
Topic: Human Trafficking, with Guest Speaker: Robin Hassler Thompson, Executive Director, The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center (STAC)
• Thur., Aug. 21, from 11am- 1pm at Jack McLean Community Center (700 Paul Russell Rd.)
Friends Connection
You are invited to a Friends Connection meeting on the Southside. Join us if you would like to meet new people, make friends, share ideas and have fun!
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, from 1:00-2:30pm at the Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library.
Contact Melanie Lachman at 859-891-4066 or email melanie.lachman@talgov.com for Friends Connection information.
For Southside Outreach information, visit:
www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/southside
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Intro to QiGong
Special 2-week Series:
Thur., Aug. 14 & 21, 10:30 – Noon
Qi gong is a moving meditation that will help you experience the pleasure of breath energy in the body. Exercises synchronizing breath/body movement help blood pressure, balance, mood, immune support, energy, and cancer as well as other issues. Taught by David Jordan, 30+ years teaching meditative movement. certified instructor in Wuji Hundun qi gong. This class is for those who did not participate in the spring series. $10 requested donation. Register Here
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Ongoing Art Classes
Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Summer is the perfect time to experiment and create something new.
On-going Studio Classes are offered on a weekly basis in the art studios at the Tallahassee Senior Center and provide flexibility as they offer a ‘drop-in’ structure and do not require pre-registration. Our ongoing classes cover a range of mediums, with instructors who will provide you with guidance and feedback to help you improve.
READ INFORMATION ABOUT ONGOING ART CLASSES HERE
Landscapes in Soft Pastels, with Wendy Devarieux
Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm
Oil and Acrylic Painting - All Skill Levels, with Debbie Gaedtke
Wednesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Oil and Acrylic Painting - Intermediate-Advanced, with Debbie Gaedtke
Wednesdays, 1pm - 4 pm
Experimental Watercolor - Intermediate-Advanced, with Linda Pelc
Thursday Mornings, 9am - 12 noon
Thursday Afternoons, 1pm - 4pm
Oil Painting - Advanced, with Eluster Richardson
Fridays, 9am - 12 noon
Oils and Acrylics - Beginners, with Fran Buie
Fridays, 1pm - 4pm
Clay: Pinch, Coil, Slab, with Barbara Balzer
Thursdays, 1pm - 4 pm
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Medicaid/In-Home Services for Seniors
When applying for Medicaid, specifically to access Long-Term Care (services that keep you in your home or access to Assisted Living facilities) through the Medicaid Managed Care program, contact the Elder Helpline (866-467-4624) to speak with a Medicaid Specialist who can guide you through the application process. Click here for more information.
The Senior Center has gathered information on community resources for over 45 topics, which can be found on our Senior Resources page.
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Become a Member
At the Senior Center, there’s always fun and friendship, diverse educational opportunities, special events, and a host of activities designed to keep adults fit - physically, intellectually, socially, and creatively. You know you will find a friendly face, make a new friend, or meet old friends.
A perk of membership is early registration for L3X classes!
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Click here for ways to support Senior Center Programs
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
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