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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting of our new second senior center! We’re so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate this exciting milestone with us. The additional location will allow us to expand our services and create more opportunities for seniors in our community.

The second center is located at 2743 Welaunee Blvd., Tallahassee, FL

Currently hours are 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with evening programs coming soon.

Stay tuned for upcoming activities, with more to come! We look forward to growing this new space together and creating a welcoming place where our community can gather, learn, connect, and have fun.

Thank you for supporting our continued growth! 

You're invited to join us!

Open House
Thursday, October 8

from 3-6 pm

Tour the new second senior center,

located at:

2743 Welaunee Blvd.


Learn About Upcoming Programs

Enjoy Music and Refreshments

Health Ed: Heart Health Bingo

Mon., Oct. 1, 10:30 am, TSC @ Monroe

October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month. Interactive program offered by College of Agriculture & Food Sciences, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Services. Resources and giveaways.

No registration required.

Art Therapy Workshop: Behind the Mask

Thurs., Oct. 8, 10:30 am, TSC @ Monroe

In this mask making workshop, we will explore who we are and what version of us we present to the world. Art therapy workshops provide a supportive setting to explore art-making and explore emotions/thoughts/feelings. Materials Provided. Register Here

Healthy for Life

8-week series. Suggested donation $5 per class, lunch included.

Pre-registration is required – Ivy.Ward@talgov.com or call 850-891-4045.

Thursdays, Oct. 1 – Dec. 3, from 11am – 1pm

at Jack McLean Community Center (700 Paul Russell Rd.)

Oct 1 – What Goes into a Credit Score

Oct 8 – What You Need to Know About Fair Housing

Oct 15 – Aging in Place: Understanding In Home Caregiving Services

Oct 29 – How to Save on Groceries

Nov 5 – Fire Safety Awareness & BINGO

Nov 12 – Field Trip

Nov 19 – Storm Smart: Preparing for Floods, Tornadoes & Severe Weather

Dec 3 – Your Experience Matters: Discover Volunteer Opportunities

Wellness Circles

Pre-registration is required – Ivy.Ward@talgov.com or call 850-891-4045.

Suggested donation is $3 per class and includes a snack and beverage.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period(AEP): Making the Right Choice for You

Tues., Oct. 13, 11 am-12 noon

at Jack Mclean Community Center (700 Paul Russell Road)

Helpful information to assist Medicare beneficiaries in understanding options, comparing coverage, and making informed decisions about their Medicare plan for the coming year.

Understanding SHINE & Making the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment

Wed., Oct. 21, 11 am-12 noon

Jake Gaither Community Center (801 Bragg Dr.)

Learn about the SHINE Program and the free resources it offers to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their health coverage. We’ll discuss the Annual Open Enrollment Period, what to review, and considerations if you are thinking about making changes to your Medicare coverage.

Art Program

Sign up for October Art Workshops

Draw, Paint, Create: An Artists’ Forum 

Wednesdays, Oct. 7 – 28, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Online via ZOOM

A friendly online forum for intermediate/advanced artists to share their art work for supportive critique and discussion.

Botanical Bas Relief 

Thursdays, Oct. 9 – Oct. 23, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Clay Studio @ Monroe

Create beautiful botanical bas-reliefs by pressing flowers and leaves into clay, then framing, painting, and firing your designs. All skill levels.

Unique Paper Mache Animals 

Wednesdays, Oct. 14 – Oct. 28, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Art Studio @ Welaunee

Love birds? Come create a fun paper mâché bird with Leslie Cohen. She will teach you to show its own unique personality. All skill levels.

Drawing 102 

Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 1:00 – 3:30 PM, Art Studio @ Welaunee

Focus on composition and drawing what you see. Learn in-depth about negative space, geometric and the organic form. Prerequisite: Drawing 101.

Paint Like Monet

Tuesdays, Oct. 27 – Dec. 8, 1:00 – 3:30 PM, Art Studio @ Monroe

Explore Impressionist artists and how they used light, color, and brushwork to create dreamlike interpretations of the world, then apply these ideas to your own artwork.

Registration is open for these activities in October:

TNT Wakulla Kayak Trip

Tues., October 20

9:40 am – 12:30 pm

Spring House Tour

Tues., October 27

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Taste of Thomasville

Wed., October 28

9:45 am – 3:00 pm

Lucky Goat: Behind the Scenes

Fri., October 30

9:35 am – 11:30 am

Edna Owens was surprised with a Galaxy Star in honor of her birthday by her friends the Tallahassee Senior Center! We are all grateful to Edna for her many years (17 and counting!) serving on our Board of Directors!

Visit our Galaxy Star Wall near the reception desk to see Edna's star.

For information on how to honor someone special with a Galaxy Star, CLICK HERE

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 Tallahassee Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Organization - Federal Tax ID # 59-2040638. Contributions are Tax-Deductible as allowed by law. “A copy of the official registration #CH8035 and financial information may be obtained from the Division of 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.”

Need Information? Over 45 Resource Cards are available on our Resources Page!

From Housing and Transportation to Counseling and Affordable Health Care to Food and Utility assistance...and more.

Are you new to the Senior Center? Our New Participant Form can now be filled out online.

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+.

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