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See what's happening
at the Senior Center!
Our activity calendar
is on-line.
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You're invited to our Open House!
Wednesday, March 26
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Drop by any time -- Invite your friends
Explore the diverse programs we offer!
From lively fitness classes and creative arts to lifelong learning, social events and more, there’s something for everyone! Take a tour, ask questions, and connect with fellow community members. Whether you're new here or looking to learn more, this is a great opportunity to explore the variety of activities we have! Light dinner will be served. A presentation at 3:30 highlights accomplishments from the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation’s Annual Report.
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Coffeehouse Concert: Luke Bulla
Fri., April 4, 2025 11:00 am – Noon
We are thrilled to have this Grammy Award winner perform here! Luke Bulla has played and recorded with many great artists including Ricky Skaggs, Alison Kraus, Patty Griffin, Earl Scruggs, Shawn Colvin, Lyle Lovett, and Brandi Carlisle.
Bulla started singing in his family band at age 4 and took up the fiddle at 7. At age 16, this seven-time winner of the National Fiddle Contest became Nashville’s ever youngest Grand Master Fiddle Champion! He also plays guitar, mandolin, sings and writes songs. Reserve Your Concert Ticket Here
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Senior Living Expo:
Local Options and Opportunities
Mon., April 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Come to the Tallahassee Senior Center for an opportunity to connect with local Senior Living communities and discover the best options for your next chapter!
REGISTER HERE
Includes presentation: “Your Home, Your Choice: A Framework for Housing Decisions” by Jovita Woodrich, with AARP, will overview types of senior living options and considerations to help you choose the right fit!
A Hop On/Hop Off bus tour for TSC participants of local senior living communities will be scheduled in the weeks following.
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Unwind, explore, and make fun memories!
Join us for "Summer Camp" style fun adventures for adults!
During the week of April 7–11, you'll get to experience:
• Kayaking • Guided nature hike • Evening bonfire with live music
• Hay ride • Wakulla Springs Boat Tour • Picnics • IMAX experience
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Science of Happiness
Wed., March 26, 10:30 am
Explore the science of happiness and living a more positive, meaningful life. We will listen to expert podcasts and discussion will follow.
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Occupational Therapy & Pharmacy Expo
When: Mon., March 31, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room
FAMU students will hold an interactive and informative event, focusing on optimizing pain-free and enhanced quality of life. Drop in for Health Screenings, Education, Brain Games, Massage, Resources, Interactive Experiences, snacks and more! Bring your medications for a Medication Review with the FAMU Pharmacists! Lunch available.
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Orchard Pond Farm Tour
Fri., April 4, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Experience a private walking tour of Orchard Pond Farm with their head farmer, Phil. Strawberries and spring veggies will be popping up and he will discuss what they are growing, the importance of organic growing and composting, and the other wonderful things they do on the farm. The tour will finish with a honey tasting and shopping in their adorable farm store.
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Conservation Pathways
Thurs., April 10, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Conservation Pathways is dedicated to providing scientific research and professional development opportunities to FSU, FAMU, and TSC students. Come hear the Executive Director, Rebecca Means (former Director of Coastal Plains Institute) talk about why this organization formed and how you can get involved. Several interns will share their experiences with research projects like indigo snake reintroduction, wetland quality assessment, Apalachicola River slough restoration, and more!
Click the green button below to register + Read about more April classes:
Behind the Barrel: A Bourbon Discovery Class
Wide World of Sport: Anthropology’s Perspective
Longleaf Pine Wonderland Hike
April Spring House Tour
Holocaust Remembrance Day: The Life of Gerda Weissmann Kleinv
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Plein Air Workshop
Thur., April 3, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature with this one-day painting workshop at Goodwood. Explore the joys of painting outdoors, under the guidance of instructor Debbie Gaedtke.
Draw, Paint, Create: An Artists’ Forum via ZOOM
Wednesdays, April 2 - April 30, 1 – 4pm (5 weeks)
A friendly, safe and fun online forum for intermediate and advanced artist in all art forms, where everyone is encouraged to present their works for supportive and encouraging critique. Instructor Mark Fletcher and attendees will discuss their work and provide suggestions to each artist. When appropriate, the instructor will provide context based upon historical and current techniques.
Sumi-e, Asian Ink Painting
Mondays, April 7 – May 19, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Instructor Mark Fletcher leads this Asian Ink Painting workshop, to help you learn the basic strokes in the traditional way then expand into modern methods to paint your own originals! All skill levels welcome.
Click the purple button below to register + Read about more April classes:
Soft Pastels For Beginners
Clay Hand Building For The Absolute Beginner
Let's Make Greeting Cards : Birthday Edition
Clay Handbuilding For The Absolute Beginner
Colored Pencil Drawing
Zentangle
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The Leon County Senior Outreach Lunch & Learns are here to put a spring in your step with a roster of great speakers, a variety of exhibitors, and fellowship! We’ll celebrate April birthdays and have lunch from Chicken Salad Chick ($7 suggested donation).
To register, call Lisa Baggett at 850-891-4065.
4/3 Miccosukee: Cyber Security
4/9 Bradfordville: Cyber Security
4/10 Woodville: Cyber Security
4/15 Ft. Braden: Human Trafficking
4/17 Lake Jackson: Cyber Security
4/22 Chaires: Cyber Security
All Lunch & Learns are 10:30am to 12:30pm and held at each area’s Community Center with the exception of Bradfordville, which is held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 4665 Thomasville Road.
For Community Center locations and Outreach information, visit:
www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/outreach
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Do You Need to Take a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA? As you plan your IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), you may find that you do not need all of the money the government is requiring you to take. Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) with a portion of your IRA’s RMD to a charity can help reduce your tax bill.
The IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution allows individuals age 70½ and older to make direct transfers, up to $100,000 per year, to 501(c)(3) charities such as the Tallahassee Senior Citizens Foundation, without having to count the transfers as income for federal income tax purposes. Contact your IRA administrator to get started with your gift!
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Donations can be mailed to:
TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32303
Click here for ways to support the Senior Center
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+. | | | | |
Need Information?
From Housing and Transportation to Counseling and Affordable Health Care to Legal, Downsizing...and more!
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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Home Fire Safety
The Tallahassee Fire Department offers a FREE Home Fire Safety Survey to educate property owners on fire safety measures which can be applied within their home.
This service is available for single-family dwelling property owners in Leon County.
Visit talgov.com/publicsafety/tfd
Click the Community link
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AARP Tax Aide This year, AARP is offering both In-Person and Drop-off Service. With the convenient drop off service, you will leave your tax documents with an IRS-certified volunteer who will prepare your return. During a second visit, you will work together to finalize your return, file it and leave with a printed copy of the return and your original documents.
Call 850-891-4030 for appointment
Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.
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In-person appointments will also be available at the Main Library
on Fridays and Saturdays, February 1 - April 12 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm
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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
| | Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation | 850-891-4000 | 1400 N. Monroe St. www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org | | | | |
