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Computer classes
ABOUT THE
PUBLICATION

COMPUTER

Active Living is a bi-monthly
publication of the Tallahassee
Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
St, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
850-891-4000.

Interested in taking computer
classes? Stop by TSC and complete
an application to access your skill
level or call 891-4008 to request an
application be emailed to you. A
variety of classes are offered
through ACE (Adult Community
Education). If you have a laptop,
you are welcome to bring it to class.
The following classes are $2 unless
otherwise noted. Register with
[email protected] or call
891-4008. Reserve now.

Sheila Salyer, Senior Services
Manager, City of Tallahassee;
Executive Director, Tallahassee
Senior Foundation
Rosetta Stone Land,
Managing Editor
Martha Gruender,
Coordinating Copy Editor
The mission of Tallahassee
Senior Services is to enhance
the independence and quality
of life for seniors and
caregivers through
educational, social,
recreational and wellness
opportunities.

APPS FOR SMARTPHONES AND
TABLETS
Fri., March 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
An application, typically a small,
specialized program downloaded
onto mobile devices.

ITUNES
Mon. & Wed., March 25, 30, April 1,
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Learn how to keep all of your favorite music through the use of this
app. Take your downloaded music
with you on your next trip.

PHOTOBOOK
Mon. & Wed., March 25, 30, April 1,
11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Do you have photos on your phone
and do not know what to do with
them? Learn how to create a digital
photobook.

Elizabeth Spencer and husband Ray register for lifelong learning classes at the L3X launch. Registration classes
offered by the Lifelong Learning Extravaganza is open online atRegpacks.com/L3X. Event is held April 6-10.

neat device.

IPAD AND IPHONE

the entire course. Preregistration
and payment required (850) 8914008 and space is limited.

Fridays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 9:30
– 11:30 a.m.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn how to navigate your way
around your iPhone or iPad, and be
taught how to get the most out of
your device.

POWERPOINT
FACEBOOK
Tue. & Thur., March 24, 26, 31, April
2, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Social media is a common tool to
keep in touch with family and
friends throughout the world. Learn
more about how to use this tool.

PINTEREST
Tue. & Thur., March 24, 26, 31, April
2, 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Looking for the latest trends in
decorating? Let Pinterest do the
work for you. Learn how to pin and
create boards so that you can host
the next party everyone is talking
about.

April 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30, 5:30 –
7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of PowerPoint, one
of the programs in the MS Office
group. Generally this program is
used to present information in a
lecture. It is also used for creating
documents which require formatting, photos, artwork, etc. It has
become a creative way for individuals to create slide shows when
honoring a person or occasion on
your TV or computer. Please bring a
flash drive. $12 (55+) or $18 others,
for the entire course. Preregistration and payment required 8914008 and space is limited.

Need to sharpen up your photography skills? A variety of photography classes offered. Please bring
your camera with a charged battery
and your camera manual to class.
More information at http://
www.maf1.com/dcc/. $5 (55+) or $7
others. To register, call 891-4008.

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed, April 1, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Class is for beginners who want to
learn the basic functions of their
digital camera including how to
turn it on, locate the battery and
memory card, use scene modes,
turn off the flash and how to get
the images onto your computer.
This class also includes the topics of
ISO, White Balance, Exposure Value,
Camera Metering and others. Please
bring your camera with a charged
battery and your camera manual to
class.

MICROSOFT EXCEL - BASIC
REMOVABLE DISK
Fridays, March 27 & April 3, 9:30 –
11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays,
June 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18, 5:30- 7:30
p.m.

What is a removable disk and how
can it help me? From storing files to
sharing pictures. Hear about this

Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel
in six sessions. Please bring a flash
drive. $12 (55+) or $18 (others) for

ADVANCE
DIGITAL-DSLR-TRAVEL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., April 22, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Class reviews topics such as ISO,
White Balance, Exposure Value,

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Color Temperature, Program Aperture - Shutter modes, metering
such as weighted, or spot other
advanced functions. Lighting techniques, image arrangement, timeof-day photography, tripod management and many other topics will
be discussed. Please bring your
camera with a charged battery and
your camera manual to class.

Disclaimer of Endorsement:
Reference herein to any
specific commercial products,
process, or service by trade
name, trademark,
manufacturer, or otherwise,
does not necessarily constitute
or imply its endorsement,
recommendation or favoring
by Tallahassee Senior Services
or the Tallahassee Senior
Foundation.
For questions or more
information, please contact
850-891-4000 or visit
talgov.com/seniors. Find and
“Like” us on Facebook at
Facebook.com/
TallahasseeSeniorCenter!

SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS
Wed., April 29, 6:30–9 p.m.
Bring your tablet and/or Smartphone. Learn how to really use
photography features of your tablet
and smartphone. Focus will be on
using the camera capability but
includes Skype, navigation techniques, building folders for travel,
entertainment and other topics.
Also learn battery and memory
management.

VIDEO EDITING TECHNIQUES
Wed., May 6, 6:30–9 p.m.
Learn non-linear video editing
techniques. The software used by
the instructor is Pinnacle Studio 18
Ultimate but the attendees are not
required to have computers and/or
software during this introduction
class. The class will cover the basic
functions of video editing, audio
management, title insertions, overlays and video corrections.

Tallahassee

Leon County

ABOUT THE
SENIOR CENTER
For questions or more
information on the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation
activities and 15 neighborhood
venues, please contact
850-891-4000 or visit
talgov.com/seniors. Find and
“Like” us at Facebook.com/
TallahasseeSeniorCenter. For
Leon County Senior Outreach
(a program of the TSCF) and
the LCSO Gazette, visit
cms.leoncountyfl.gov/home/
departments/senioroutreach or
phone 891-4065.

It’s all this and more

Sign up and keep the learning fun, from Southern literature to Southern seafood
By Rosetta Stone Land

Registration is open! From angels to
doo-wop, to magnetic fields, rivers and
springs, and tea and scones…and a
plethora of other topics, the Tallahassee
Senior Center’s Lifelong Learning Extravaganza (L3X) is offering 50 classes
to expand your knowledge base. From
April 6 – 10 it’s a smorgasbord of learning opportunities. Fun, educational,
entertaining and inspiring all describe
workshops, field trips, tastings and
lectures available for your enrichment.
For instance: Amanda Thompson’s
presentation “Top 10 Decorating Tips,”
takes the intimidation out of interior
decorating. Thompson shares her top 10
tips and ideas to help you make decisions that are right for you, stay on
budget, and end up with living areas
that suit your life and reflect your own
unique sense of style. And prepare for a
fascinating walk through one of music
history’s greatest eras as instructor
Dan Evans guides you through the
nostalgic sounds of “Doo-Wop” — a
history of street corner harmonies
from 40s to the 60s.
The popular “Tea & Scones” is back
at Tara’s Tea Room. Scarlet and Melanie, straight from Tara, are again hosting, pouring tea, serving scones, and
allowing you to listen-in on their conversations that reveal a little gossip
about Rhett and Ashley, share recipes,
and tell a few Tara secrets. Live a moment in the Old South. Don’t be shy
about asking questions!
Explore “Flawed Characters in
Southern Literature” with Donna Meredith. Meredith’s workshop provides an
overview of flawed yet sympathetic

characters from Scarlett O’Hara in
“Gone with the Wind”; to Tom, Laura,
and Amanda (”The Glass Menagerie”);
to my favorite characters, Ruth and
Idgie in “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Of
course, there are dozens of others.
And continue that feel of the South
at the “Southern Seafood Festival,”
then embrace the world as you enjoy
“An International Heritage Festival.”
In grandma’s day, southern folks got
together to cook seafood, chicken fingers, hushpuppies, grits, baked beans,
coleslaw, and refreshing drinks. It was
finger lickin’ good and they had a good
ol’ time of eatin’, talkin’, dancin’, and
just plain having fun. That’s what the
Southern Seafood Festival embraces.
Experience Tallahassee’s International Community under one roof, all in
one evening. You won’t want to miss
this unique opportunity to pay tribute
to Tallahassee’s increasing international community – the Philippines,
India, Ireland, Japan, Italy, Mexico,
Scotland, Middle East, China, Australia,
and more — an exciting multi-cultural
extravaganza!
The closing luncheon – “North Florida’s Islands in a Gulf of Change” – with
Susan Cerulean brings L3X back to
Florida. Cerulean is a writer and advocate on behalf of Florida and our
precious wildlife. She has a fierce love
for what the author calls “the living
world.” Author of many books, Cerulean was named Environmental Educator
of the Year, and is a Founding Board
Member of Heart of the Earth.
Visit www.RegPacks.com/L3X to
read about, and register for your favorite classes, cruises, and other marvelous experiences.
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Health & Fitness
including poses, relaxation, and mediation.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat
(if you have one). $10 (55+) $12 others

The listed presentations, massage and fitness
classes at the Tallahassee Senior Center are $2
unless otherwise indicated. For info, call 8914000, 891-4042 or visit our website at www.talgov.com/seniors.

PODIATRY SCREENING & FOOT CARE
Thur,, May 7, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS!

Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & foot specialist cuts
toenails and assesses foot problems. Doctor
accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and secondary
insurance, which may cover costs for this service if you have diabetes, vascular disease,
neuropathy, renal failure, MS, or are on blood
thinner Coumadin. Otherwise, $25. No appointment necessary.

“NEIGHBORHOOD MEDICAL CENTER:
WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN
DO FOR YOU”
Wed., March 18, 11 a.m.
Are you confused about what health centers
offer and to whom? (If you are, you are not
alone!) Become informed about the services
offered to the community at the Neighborhood Medical Center, formerly referred to as
the Lincoln Center. Facilitated by Neighborhood Medical Services.

NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS SITES
$2 unless otherwise noted.

ALLEGRO
4501 Shannon Lakes Dr W
Brain, Body, Balance: Wed., 2 – 3 p.m. with
Kathy Gilbert.

ADDICTION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Thur., March 19 & 26, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
This two-week workshop is for anyone who
has ever dealt with addiction, or known someone who has. Issues to be explored include:
What is addiction? What are its impacts? What
are the current treatment options? What are
the current legal and policy issues? Presented
by Clark Turner, Certified Chemical Dependency Professional.

BRADFORDVILLE FITNESS
Ruth
Nickens
chuckles
as FSU
student
Benze
Feliz,
interning
at TSC,
tries
“hooping.”

“PHYSICIANS SPEAK: CARDIAC HEALTH”
Wed., March 25, 11 a.m. – noon
Dr. Carey Dellock, cardiologist, speaks first in a
series of lectures by local physicians. Presented
by Capital Regional Medical Center.

“MEMORY SCREENINGS AND
MINI-MEMORY EXPO”
Thur, April 2, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Information about Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and cognitive changes, plus memory
screenings available. Facilitated by Alzheimer’s
Project.

TOOLS TO QUIT: A SMOKING CESSATION
WORKSHOP”
Mon., April 6 & May 4, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Attend one of these highly effective class/
support groups if you are ready to quit smoking now. Nicotine patches provided at no
charge. Offered by Big Bend AHEC. Call 2241177 to register.

“ORAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE
MINI-EXPO”

NOTE: held at Bannerman Crossing, 6668
Thomasville Rd, Unit 14
Senior Fitness
» Beginners: Tue. & Thur., 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
» Intermediate: Tu.e & Thur., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30
p.m.
» Afternoon Class: Tue. & Thur., 1 – 2 p.m.

CHAIRES-CAPITOLA DOROTHY C. SPENCE
COMMUNITY CENTER
Senior Fitness: Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:15 – 10:15
a.m.

HEALTH PROGRAMS
HEALTH SCREENINGS
TSC Health Suite, 10 a.m. – noon
» Blood Pressure: Wed. & Thur.
» Glucose: Every Wed.
» Vision/Glaucoma: Thur., March 5, Offered by
Eye Associates
» Hearing Screenings: Wed., March 11 & May
13, Offered by Audibel
» Memory Screenings: Thur., April 2, (NOTE:
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.) Offered by Alzheimer’s
Project
» Pulse Oximetry Screenings: Thurs., April 2 &
May 7
» Hearing Screenings and T-Coil Checks (to see
if compatible with the new TSC hearing loop):
Tue., April 24, Offered by Audiology Associates

MASSAGE, MEDITATION AND REIKI

Wed, April 15, 10 a.m. – noon

Reiki: Tue., March 10 & 24, April 7 & 24, May 5
10:30 a.m. – noon, Susie Howell, Reiki Master,
and friends

TCC dental hygiene program brings a morning
of information, screenings and presentations
on good technique in oral hygiene. Please join
us for an informative event with enthusiastic
dental hygiene students.

Meditation and Mindfulness Guidelines:
Tue., March 24 & April 21, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Now offered one Tuesday each month in
conjunction with Reiki. Taught by Leslie Hanks'
Yoga Unlimited.

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Massage: Tue., March 31,10 a.m. – noon,
Norma Reesor, LMT. Thur., March 26 & April 23,
10 a.m. – noon, Ryan Sullivan, LMT

Seated Fitness: Tue. & Thur., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

FORT BRADEN COMMUNITY CENTER

FITNESS

Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 10:30 – 11:30
a.m. $2 per class (55+) $3 others

Mindful Movement: Tue., 11 a.m. – noon,
Taught by Lori Roberts.

JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Brain-Body-Balance: Mon., 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
An active-aging fall prevention program specifically created to train—and reverse-- many
types of aging. Fuses movement with neuroplasticity to improve: balance, various functions of the brain, reflex and daily skills.
Chair Yoga: Fri., 11 a.m. – noon, A gentle yoga
workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus. Taught by
Bridget Welch.
Life Exercise: Tue. and Thur., 9:30 – 10:30
a.m., by instructor Pomeroy Brinkley. Aerobics,
light weights, stretching, strengthening and
balance exercises. Suitable for everyone.

Super Seniors Fitness with Edwina Martin: Tue., Wed. & Thur., 10 – 11 a.m. (no charge)

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER
Mindful Movement: Moving for Better
Balance: Thur., 11 a.m. – noon

LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER
Mindful Movement: Thur., 1 – 2 p.m.

MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY CENTER
Senior Fitness: Tue. & Thur., 11:15 – noon

OPTIMIST PARK
1355 Indianhead Drive

Tai Chi: Wed. and Fri., 10 – 11 a.m.

Brain, Body, Balance: Tue., 10 –11 a.m. with
Kathy Gilbert.

Zumba® Gold: Thur., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. $5 (55+)
$7 others

WOODVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER

Yoga: Mon. and Wed., 5:30 – 7 p.m., taught by
Pamela Hunter. Vigorous practice for adults

Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Leon County Senior Outreach: Lunch & Learns, Lifelong Learning
All Lunch & Learns are 10:30 am –
12:30 pm and offer lively and engaging programs for adults 55+. Each
includes exhibitors, health screenings, and lunch. These events are a
program of the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation, funded by the
Leon County Board of County Commissioners. $6.
Healthy Fun! Attendees have a lot of
FUN at our monthly Leon County
Lunch & Learn events, but there are
other important reasons to attend.
One of the most valuable services we
offer is no-cost health screenings.
We strive to provide blood glucose
and blood pressure screenings at
each L & L. There’s also hearing,
vision, oral health and other various
screenings throughout the year.
These prove invaluable to many of
our participants, some of whom
have financial and mobility issues
that prevent them from accessing
these services elsewhere.
Home health care companies and
caring volunteer nurses are there
each month to monitor the health
and well-being of participants. It is
not unusual for someone to discover
that their blood pressure is high, or
their blood sugar is out of range.
While this can be disturbing, at least
it’s discovered! Knowing is always
better than not when it comes to
critical health information.
Become a regular at a Lunch & Learn
event in a community near you.
Discover activities to become more
engaged and independent! For
more information contact Susan
Davis at 891-4065 or [email protected].

SOUTHSIDE
OUTREACH
A wide range of no-cost health
screenings and monthly Senior
Days are offered for adults 55 +
in the Bond community and in
south Tallahassee. Southside
Senior Day are 10:30 am – 12:30
pm. The events offer lively and
engaging programs. Each
includes exhibitors, health
screenings, and lunch. Donations
accepted for all programs. For
information on Southside
activities, call 891-4000.

SOUTHSIDE SENIOR DAY
The Rev. John Isom, left, gets health
screening at Miccosukee L & L.
Walgreen’s pharmacist measures
Mary Isom’s blood pressure.

BRADFORDVILLE LUNCH &
LEARN
Wildwood Presbyterian Fellowship
Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Road.
Wed., March 11 & April 8
LifeLong Learning in Bradfordville
presents:
Shakespeare and Performance: A
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Fridays, March 20, March 27 and
April 3, 10 – 11:30 a.m
Note: At Bradfordville Community
Center, 6668 Thomasville Road, Unit
14.
With Kevin Carr and Lanny Thomas
of the Southern Shakespeare Festival
Back by popular demand, Kevin Carr
– who enchanted us with his class on
King Lear – now invites you to ex-

plore Shakespeare’s A Midsummer
Night’s Dream with a special focus
on performance. Watch clips of
several productions and learn about
the upcoming Southern Shakespeare
Festival April production of the play
at Cascades Park. Are you a little
intimidated by Shakespeare? Don’t
be. This class will help you understand, enjoy and appreciate one of
the greatest playwrights of our time.
$3 per class. Call 891-4065 for more
information.

CHAIRES-CAPITOLA LUNCH &
LEARN
Dorothy C. Spence Community
Center, 4768 Chaires Cross Road
Tue., March 24 & April 28

FORT BRADEN LUNCH & LEARN
Fort Braden Community Center,
16387 Blountstown Hwy.

Tue., March 17 & April 21

LAKE JACKSON LUNCH & LEARN
Lake Jackson Community Center,
Huntington Oaks Plaza, 3840 N.
Monroe St., Suite 301.
Thur., March 19 & April 16
Canasta, Cards and Games: Tue.,
1 – 4 p.m., $1 per class

MICCOSUKEE LUNCH & LEARN
Miccosukee Community Center,
13887 Moccasin Gap Road
Thur., April 2 & May 7

Events held at Jake Gaither
Community Center, 801
Bragg/Tanner Dr, 10:30 am - 12:30
pm. Must make reservation for
lunch. Call 891-4009. $3
» Wed., April 1
» Wed., May 6

WELLNESS CIRCLES
11 a.m. – noon. Casual settings
with coffee and snacks for
various health related
discussions, demonstrations,
guest speakers and health
screenings. $2.

JACK MCLEAN
COMMUNITY CENTER
700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819
» Tue., March 10 & April 14

WOODVILLE LUNCH & LEARN

JAKE GAITHER
COMMUNITY CENTER

Woodville Community Center, 8000
Old Woodville Road

801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940
» Wed., March 18 & April 15

Thur., Mar 12 & April 9

Grandparents as Parents
GAP SUPPORT LUNCH
Wed., March 25 and April 29, noon –
1:30 p.m. Leon County Public Library,
200 W Park, Program room A.
Complimentary lunch provided for
grandparents and other relative
caregivers. Reservations required for
all attending.
Call or email Karen Boebinger at
891-4027 or [email protected] for more information or to
RSVP for any event above.

Shauna
Smith
and
Teresa
Baker
enjoy
spending
time
together
at GaP
events.
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Music & Dance
DRUMMING: YOU’VE
GOT THE RHYTHM

Threshold
Choir sings
with Susan
Smith, Aly
Schardl,
Madelon
Horwich,
Erice
Shepard,
Ninna
Hatton,
Laura
Dunaway.

Thur, April 16 & 23, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Reduce stress and feel better. Musical background not required!
Bring your drum or borrow one
onsite. Facilitated by Mershell Sherman.

USA BALLROOM DANCE
Saturdays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Dance on the largest dance floor in
Tallahassee. Lessons provided at
6:30 pm dance night with paid
entry. All dances are smoke and
alcohol free. $8/USAB Dance members and $14/non-members; $5 for
students with valid IDs.
» March 21: Polka Dot Rock
» April 18: Annual Black & White
Charity Ball - Semi-formal
» May 16: May Flowers

callers Rachel Flemming, McKenna
Milici & Tom Greene
» April 10: Smoky Hollow String
Band with caller JoLaine Pokorney
of Gainesville
» April 24: Wild Asparagus of Massachusetts with caller George Marshall of Massachusetts

CONTRA DANCE
(Tallahassee Community Friends of
Old Time Dance)
Fridays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun.
Moves similar to square dance with
caller instructing each dance before
the music begins. $8 adults, $7
seniors, $5 students, $3 dancing
kids. Wear comfortable shoes and
clothes. No partner or experience
necessary. New comers should arrive
by 7:30 p.m.
» March 13: Eclectic Acoustic Band
with caller Andy Kane of Gainesville
» March 27: Greasy String Band with

squaredancesites.com/capital_
twirlers/index.htm for details.

Lifelong Learning classes require
registration and payment one week
before the first class. Classes are held
at the Tallahassee Senior Center
unless otherwise noted. To register
call 891-4018 or email: [email protected].

For more information contact Libby
at 385-0608 or Leisa at 443-0887.

“CATCH ME IF YOU CAN” –
A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE

Monthly dues $12.50 per person.
Visitors always welcome $5.

Friday, March 27, 7 p.m.

Dancing for Fun

OTHER EXCITING
DANCE GROUPS
Beginning Line Dance
» Mondays 5:15 p.m., $4
» Thursdays 12:30 p.m., $2
Lace up your shoes and let’s dance.
From country to pop music let the
beat move your feet.
Capital Twirlers Square Dance
Mondays 7:30 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level square
dancing. Level adjusted to fit dancers' skills. Please check website

Lifelong Learning classes

Fridays, 2 – 4 p.m.
$2 (55+), $3 others. A fun dance for
any age group – it’s our love of
dancing that keeps us young! All
types of ballroom dancing. Come
with or without a partner.
Beginning Ballroom and Swing
Lessons
Fridays, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
$5. Not only Ballroom and Swing
dance lessons — also included is the
Fox Trot, Swing, Tango, Waltz and
Cha Cha. No partner needed. Come
meet people and have fun!

Location: TCC , Turner Auditorium,
Fine and Performing Arts Bldg, 444
Appleyard Dr. (Meet in Room 104,
just off the theatre lobby)
Enjoy an educational and entertaining evening at the theatre. Begin
with hors d’oeuvres and a brief
overview of the show by one of
TCC’s faculty members (or director).
Immediately following, the popular
Broadway hit, “Catch Me If You
Can” will have you toe tapping! $8.

THE CASE AGAINST DEATH
(AS THE END OF EXISTENCE):
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE &
SPIRITUAL PROOF
Thur, April 23, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
The mystery of death has been the
subject of many books, movies,
media stories, and informal conversations. Everyone has an opinion,
but what is actually known? Drawing upon recent studies, this instructor examines “the near death
experience” and the spiritual/metaphysical aspects of such an experience. Direct, spontaneous afterdeath communication will also be
explored, along with a brief look at
reincarnation. $4 (50+); $5 others.
Instructor: Gary Werdesheim

PHOTOGRAPHING BIRDS &
NATURE: CAPTURING THE
OUTDOOR SPLENDOR OF
NORTH FLORIDA
Mondays, April 20, 27, May 4, 6 – 8
p.m., Tallahassee Senior Center
Saturday, April 25, 9:30 – noon,
Wakulla Springs State Park
Liberally illustrated with vibrant
images, this workshop helps partici-

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pants find, observe and capture the
beauty of natural ecosystems
(plants, animals, and habitats) in
North America. The first two sessions
focus on beginning and advanced
(creative) techniques for photographing the natural world, and
includes interactive dialogue with
the instructor. A field trip encourages participants to apply class
instruction. The workshop concludes
with participants sharing feedback
and images from the field trip. $30
(55+), $35 others. Instructor: Budd
Titlow

GOLD STARS: ADVANCED
ACTING WORKSHOP FOR
SENIORS
Thursdays, May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11,
& 18, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Westminster
Oaks Parry Center, Lower Level
Theatre, 4449 Meandering Way
This fun workshop is a must for
seniors who enjoy acting and have
some theatre experience but want
to improve and hone their skills. The
class includes exercises in interactive
dialogue, acting skits, improvisations
and more activities, all at an advanced level that will challenge
participants and bring out creative
expression in each person. Prerequisite: an introductory acting class or
permission of instructor. $15 (55+).
Instructor: Martha Stewart

WRITING WORKSHOP: JAZZ UP
YOUR NONFICTION/MEMOIR
WITH FICTION TECHNIQUES
Thur, June 4, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Workshop focuses on ways to make
nonfiction and memoir more exciting by using fiction techniques.
Explore samples of strong creative
nonfiction and then write short
pieces using some of the techniques:
writing in scenes, manipulating
point of view, writing realistic dialogue, and triangulating the senses.
Award winning writer Donna Meredith uses handouts and power
point to illustrate; participants enjoy
time to share feedback. $4 (55+), $5
others. Instructor: Donna Meredith.

AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE

Wendell Holden listens to the testimony of
individuals who participated in the “sit in’s”
during segregation. The exhibit is hosted at the
Museum of Florida History.

Learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety
strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. No
tests to pass. Upon completion, you could receive a
multi-year discount on your car insurance. For info call
Ernie Conte at 926-4605 (unless otherwise noted) or visit
222.aarp.org/drive. $15 AARP members; $20 non-members.
» March 21, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Westminster Oaks, 1449
Meandering Way
» April 6, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Leon County School Board
» April 18, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cherry Laurel, 1009
Concord Rd
» May 7 & 8, 9 a.m. – noon (2 days) Captial City Medical
Center, contact Ed Puletz @893-2060

Register Today!
Florida State Capitol
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
On a tour of the Museum of Florida History, Mary Jefferson reads
information on the Civil Rights movement.

STAMP CLUB HOSTS SHOW ON MARCH 28
The Tallahassee Stamp & Cover Club hosts its sixth stamp show this month.
The show will feature stamp dealers selling US, British Commonwealth,
Confederate and Worldwide stamps, supplies and literature. There will also
be free stamps and activities for youths. Door prize drawings will be made
every two hours during show times. There will be six regional dealers at the
show. Admission to the show is free.

Hosted by:

Strength in Numbers,
Strength in Action!

Schedule of Events

The show will be held at the Tallahassee Senior Center second floor
auditorium, located at 1400 North Monroe St. Hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Reception
Tallahassee Senior Center
April 14 • 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

For more information contact: Gerry York (850) 284-4712
[email protected] or Dr. Mike Francis (850) 385-1060
[email protected]. Visit tsandcc.info for a notice about the show.

Exhibitor Booths
April 15 • 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Town Hall Meeting
April 15 • 10 a.m.

2015 BOOMER ACADEMY WORKSHOP SERIES
“SAVE MONEY: BE A SAVVY CONSUMER OF ENERGY”

Florida Senior Day Luncheon
April 15 • 11:15 a.m.

Led by William Sheftall & Heidi Copeland, Leon County Extension. Two
sessions available:
» Mon., March 9, 6-7:30 p.m. at Buca di Beppo (Governor Square Mall)
» Sat., March 14, 9:30-11 a.m. at Hopkins Eatery (Market Square)

Press Conference
April 15 • 12:15 p.m.
Entertainment
April 15 • 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

“BOOMER LAW”
Led by Zayne Smith, AARP. Two sessions available:
» April 13, 6-7:30 p.m. at Buca di Beppo (Governor Square Mall)
April 18, 9-11:30 a.m. at Hopkins Eatery (Market Square)

Join us at the State Capitol to celebrate Florida’s seniors

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration required. To register, call 1-877-926-8300 toll-free, or go to:
aarp.cvent.com/FLBoomerAcademyFebMarchApril. Attendance is free;
refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Leslie Spencer at
850-577-5165 or [email protected].

FloridaSeniorDay.org

850.222.3868
[email protected]

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Capital City Senior Games Training Sites
ARCHERY

BAG TOSS

Beau Turner Center
9194 S. Jefferson Hwy, Lamont, FL
32344
btycc.org

Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 N Monroe St.
Tue. & Thur., 10:30 - 12 noon;
2:15 – 4:15 p.m.

Tallahassee Archery Center
2784 Capital Circle NE.
850-385-1323
tallahasseearchery.com

BASKETBALL
SHOOTING SKILLS

Tallahassee Bow Hunters
bigbendarchery.com
Ken Campbell: 850-668-4437

Sue McCollum (Lafayette)
Community Center
891-3946
Tue., 9 a.m. – noon;
Thurs., 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Walker Ford Community Center
891-3970
Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. – noon

talgov.com/parks/parks-cc-index.aspx
Jack McLean Community Center
891-2504
Tue. – Fri., 9 a.m. – noon

Tallahassee Indoor Shooting
499 Capital Circle SW
850-727-4867
tallyindoorshooting.com

Jake Gaither Community Center
891-3940
Mon. – Fri., noon – 1p.m.

Talon Training Group
550 Commerce Blvd, Midway, FL
850-597-7550
talontraininggroup.com

Lawrence-Gregory
Community Center
891-3910
Mon. – Thur., 9 a.m. – noon

BOWLING
Capital Lanes
820 Capital Circle NE
850-422-2695
bowlsrc.com
Crenshaw (FSU) Lanes
75 N Woodward Ave.
850-644-1819
union.fsu.edu/crenshaw
Seminole Bowl
1940 W. Tennessee St.
850-561-0894
bowlsrc.com

GOLF
Hilaman Golf Course
2737 Blair Stone Road
850-891-2560
talgov.com/parks/parksgolf-index.aspx
Jake Gaither
801 Bragg Drive
850-891-3942
talgov.com/parks/parksgolf-index.aspx
Don Veller Seminole Golf Course
2550 Pottsdamer St
850-644-2582
seminolegolfcourse.com
Wildwood Golf Resort
3896 Coastal Hwy 98
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-926-4653
innatwildwood.com/Wildwood-GolfResort-Crawfordville-Florida.shtml

Jo Pace, left, Rose Blackburn and Gigi Douglas can be found practicing at
the Senior Center in preparation for the Capital City Senior Games.

Fri 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Glen Howe: 850-891-3920
talgov.com/parks/parkstennis-pickleball.aspx

TABLE TENNIS

Jack McLean
Mon. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Glen Howe: 850-891-3920
(address info above)

FSU Table Tennis
Contact Willy Leparulo
[email protected]
fsutabletennis.com
850-445-0780
Tue. at 7 p.m.

Sue McCollum (Lafayette)
Community Center
891-3946
» Open Play: Wednesday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
» Reservation: Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m. –
noon. $10 per 1.5 hr. reservation

HORSESHOES
Forest Meadows
4750 N Meridian Road
850-891-3920
talgov.com/parks/parks-tennisnews.aspx
Jack McLean Community Center
(see listing above)

Tallahassee Senior Center
(address above)
Tue. & Thur., 2:15 – 4:15 p.m.

TENNIS
talgov.com/parks/parkstennis-courts.aspx
Forest Meadows
(see listing above for address)

POWER LIFTING
Premier Health and Fitness
3521 Maclay Blvd.
850-431-2348
JoAnne Suggs: 850-431-4825
tmh.org/PremierHealthFitnessCenter

Tom Brown Park Tennis Center
(see listing above for address)
Winthrop Park Tennis Center
(see listing above for address)
Glen Howe: 850-891-3920 or 850891-3980.

SWIMMING
PICKLEBALL
Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 N Monroe St.
Wed.: noon – 4 p.m.;
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850-891-4904
[email protected]
talgov.com//parks/parksaquatics-aqua.aspx

TRACK AND FIELD
gulfwinds.org

Senior Games

Gold medalist a star on, off the field
By Nick Gandy
Director of Communications,
Florida Sports Foundation

There’s more to the Tallahassee discus thrower and shot
putter, Ivan Maldonado, than
meets the eye. Sure, he won
gold medals in his first Capital
City Senior Games and Florida
International Senior Games &
State Championships shortly
after turning 50, which is an
accomplishment in itself. But,
not only is he a talented senior
athlete, he’s a senior advocate.
Through his work with elders and in transportation,
Maldonado has come to realize
as individuals age, they may
need a bit more attention. In
life and on the field of play –
and he’s going to help make it
happen.
As the Director of the Osceola County Council on Aging,
prior to moving
to Tallahassee,
he became
Maldonado
aware of the
programs for
active seniors and once he
reached the minimum age for
Senior Games competition, he
joined the fun himself. “I enjoy
helping seniors and knew of
the senior games events while
in Osceola County,” he said.
“The City of Tallahassee does a
good job of advertising the
local games and as soon as I
reached competition age I
became involved.”
After qualifying for the
State Games at the Capital City
Senior Games in March, Maldonado won gold medals in the
50-54 age group with a discus
throw of 117 feet, nine inches
and a shot put of 37 feet 11
inches. Both of his throws were
in the overall top five out of
more than 45 athletes in each
event.
His background in track and
field dates back to competing
in field events in high school,
while serving in the army and
at Hargrove Community College, in California. “I always

Ivan Maldonado – advocate and athlete! Maldonado won gold medals in the 50-54 age group with a discus throw of 117 feet, nine inches and a shot put of
37 feet 11 inches.

liked it and I had a lot of
friends who were field event
athletes,” Maldonado said.
“Since I’m a bigger guy, running was not for me and I was
better off in the field events.”
Upon graduating from high
school, he joined the army and
represented the Berlin Brigade
at track meets in Germany. His
time in the military service
allowed him to attend college,
keep competing and eventually
graduate from American University in Puerto Rico.
He has not only reached
success in Senior Games competition but in life as his current job as the Director of
Tallahassee’s Star Metro Bus
Service and the father of a son
and daughter, also track and
field athletes who are always
available to assist with point-

ers and tips.
Maldonado admits that due
to leg injuries sustained while
serving in the military, there’s
a possibility he should not be
enjoying the success he does.
“I use my athletic competition
as a form of ministry,” he says.
“With God you can do all things
and I share my story with others while I’m competing. Technically I should not be able to
do this due to my injuries and
the fact as we age the knees
and joints don’t respond like
they used to. “
However, the athlete and
advocate continues on. Before
assuming the role as the Star
Metro Director in April of
2013, he was involved with the
Tallahassee Dial-a-Ride for
elders and disabled. He visits a
local gym “two or three times a

week,” and takes a few minutes
during a lunch break a couple
of times a week to throw the
discus and shot put at Messer
Park, which is conveniently
located behind the Star Metro
offices on the west side of
Tallahassee.
“I want to continue to compete,” Maldonado says. “I love
the fellowship of the Senior
Games and I loved the fact that
people were actually cheering
me on. You don’t see that at any
other level of competition.
There were others who had
been competing in the Games
for years and they took me
under their wing and offered
tips and advice.”
His job of moving the residents of Tallahassee from point
A to point B via local bus
routes is a challenge, however,

throwing a discus between
trees at Messer Park helps him
to focus on his job on the west
side of Tallahassee as well as in
the discus circle in field
events. “I use the trees like the
boundaries of the discus field,”
he said.
Like many of the beginning
athletes of the Senior Games,
Maldonado was impressed
with the talent assembled at
the State Games, even in age
groups nearly twice his age. “I
was able to watch the 100 year
old man (James Kales, of Bonita Springs) and just how he
went about things the day of
the field events and how he
walked into the pit. He was
amazingly strong for a 100year old man. I would love to
still be competing in 30 years
and I pray that I’m able.”

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Thriving and growing with TALL
Class members meet leaders, learn about initiatives in order to play positive role in community

T

allahassee Active Lifelong
Leaders is a popular annual
program open to applicants in
the community 55+ who want
to learn more about what makes
Tallahassee thrive — and how to
become a part of the area’s pulse and
conscience. Eighteen Class 8 classmates met with area leaders and
went on site visits to gain a better
understanding of the community’s
cultural, political, safety, legal & justice, educational, health & human
services, and other public-private
initiatives. By sharing resources and
gaining insight, TALL graduates are
better equipped to enhance positive
change in our community through
advocacy and volunteerism.
The 2015 TALL class graduates
March 10. You are invited to join the
celebration at the evening’s reception. Come, congratulate the alumni.
Call organizer Hella Spellman at 8914007 for more information on the
program and graduation festivities.
TALL Class 8 participants include
Dana and Tommy Bowermeister,
Yvonne Brown, Rubia Byrd, Barbara
Ann Cox, Dr. Jan Daly, Nancy Gentry,
Jane Greene, Christine Kellogg, Nancy Mattimore, Jim and Susan Mau,
Sam Messiha, Doris Partridge, Bruce
Pelham, Diana Swegman, Joan Tolliver, and Gale Workman.

Who a

Hella Spellman, FSU President John Thrasher, Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Sen. Bill Montford and George Smith (LT 24), chair of Leadership
Tallahassee Board of Governors gather at the Challenger Learning Center.

From left: Barbara Cox, Doris Purtride, Sam
Messiha and Susan Mau monitor the classroom.

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FSU President John
Thrasher and Dr.
Elmira Mangum,
FAMU president,
prepare to address
TALL participants
during Education Day.
FSU, FAMU and TCC
presidents talked
about the future of
Florida’s higher
learning institutions
and how they work
together to maximize
opportunities for
students.

Gale Workman, Nancy
Mattimore, Dr. Jan Daly and
Joan Tolliver pay attention.

FSU graduate student and FSC intern, Samantha Cranski, far left, found herself
in the company of TALL classmates and college presidents. Cranski is joined in
the photo by, from left, Dana Bowermeister, FSU President John Thrasher, Dr.
James Mau, TCC President Jim Murdaugh, Hella Spellman (TALL coordinator)
and Susan Mau.

are these new fire fighters?

Jane Green, Yvonne Brown,
Dr. Jan Daly and Diana
Swegman pause for a photo.

Above, Executive
director of Big Bend
Cares, Rob Rence (LT
28), addresses TALL
classmates to provide
a better understanding
of available Health &
Services in our area.

At left, The instructor
has the attention of
classmate Rubia Byrd!

TALL encourages expression in every group.
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Fred and
Gena pet a
parrot fish
as part of
their
snorkeling
adventure.

Varns take dazzling trip Down Under
By Marjorie Brenner

Gena and Fred Varn determined the best way to learn the
true wonders of a foreign
country, would be to go there!
And that’s exactly what they
did. They flew to Australia –
about as far as you can go on
this planet without coming
back around.
The stories this adventurous
couple brought back were
surpassed only by the number
of photos they took. They began their adventure in Sydney
— where the duo marveled at
the world famous Opera House
with its spectacular white
spires. Gena and Fred’s timing

couldn’t have been better. They
were able to catch a live rehearsal.
Sightseeing took them to the
Sydney Sea Life Aquarium,
where the travelers met “Pig”
and “Wun,” the only pair of
Dugongs on display in the
world. Dugongs are marine
creatures who look something
like Florida manatees, but who
are indigenous to Australia.
The country is also known to
mine some of the most prized
opals in the world. The Varns
shopped the National Opal
Collection, marveling at creations crafted from Gena’s
birthstone. Syndey also provided the unique opportunity to

visit relatives and appreciate
local cuisine.
Northern Queensland
brought sights and experiences quite different from
sophisticated city life. There
was Kuranda Village in the
Rainforest, as well as Hartley’s
Crocodile Wildlife Park and
Lagoon. In the town of Cairns,
site of the Tjakupai Aboriginal
Cultural Park, the “explorers”
were entertained with traditional dances by the natives,
taught to play an ancient instrument, the “Digeridoo” and
to throw boomerangs and
spears at targets with remarkable accuracy.
They rode the Skyrail Rain-

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forest Cableway that traversed
Barron Gorge National Park
with vistas of mountains, ravines and waterfalls. Along the
way, the couple saw spectacular, curious and unusual flora
and fauna.
Returning down the mountain via Kuranda Scenic Railway (a railway built in the
1890s gold rush) with its 15
hand carved tunnels, Gena
shares, “we met a young couple from England and it was so
fun to recount and share our
travel adventures.”
In Cairns, frangipani flowers perfumed the air, and our
Tallahassee travelers boarded
a high speed boat for a ride to

Green Island and the reefs
beyond. Fred tells, “We
boarded a semi-sub and a went
on a snorkeling adventure that
got us up close and personal
with a parrot fish.”
A short flight to Fiji and
they were cruising from Narau
to Tivua Island. After a lot of
water activity and a couples’
massage in this island paradise, Fred found himself
named Chief in a “Kava Ceremony!”
Intrigued yet? You too can
be named a chief somewhere
in the world on a trip that benefits the Tallahassee Senior
Foundation. See our current
travel offerings on page 13.

2015 Tours
TALLAHASSEE
SENIOR CENTER
Tours open to all travelers; all tours
benefit TSC. Call 891-4004.

SOUTH GEORGIA TOUR
Date TBD (an overnight tour).
$187 per person/double, $232 single.
Lapman Patterson House; Historic
sites in Thomasville; Dinner at Drury
Inn in Valdosta, Georgia Olive Farm
Tour, Lakeland (GA); Blue & Gray
History Museum, Fitzgerald; Horse
Creek Wine Tasting, Sparks

DESTIN & DOLPHINS
May 5. $112 per person; all money
due April 2. Cruise with Southern
Star for a delightful opportunity to
watch bottlenose dolphins at play in
Gulf of Mexico. Dinner included.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL,
ALHAMBRA DINNER THEATRE
Oct. 17. $103 per person. You’ve
probably seen this funny movie, go
see this funny musical that is even
better! Music and Lyrics by Dolly
Parton. Enjoy watching three women; an overworked office manager,
a jilted wife and an objectified
secretary, conspire to get rid of their
horrible boss. All money due Sept
17.

COMING UP
» Branson Autumn in the Ozarks,
October
TSC group enjoys a Travel Leaders tour of the Flint River Aquarium in Georgia.

MAYFLOWER TOURS
CUBA
May 10-19. Call Joanie at 701-3745
or Rosetta at 891-4004. $4199 pp/
double (single add $799) Price includes air to/from Miami, 9 days, 20
meals. Miami to Cienfuegos, Cienfuegos and Tinidad touring, Santa
Clara and Cayo Santa Maria, Che
Guevara Memorial & Mausoleum,
Remedios and Caibarien excursions,
Havana touring, Old Havana

COACH TOURS WITH
EMERALD COAST GROUP
To book, call Rick TOLL FREE at
844-333-6763 or Rosetta at 8914004.

SPRINGTIME IN NEW ENGLAND
May 23 – June 3 (12 days). To
view: media.wix.com/ugd/032688_
3c418b9dbbd64770a2637
bf39bc9c094.pdf. $2,995 pp/double
COST INCLUSIVE with transporta-

TRAVEL
PRESENTATION
March 26, 3 – 4 p.m.
Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 N. Monroe St.
RSVP: 891-4000

483f1edd1b1f4711a0
bf8b00d94cb8ce.pdf. All inclusive
price! Per person/double $1,495 ($50
off if paid in full at booking. For
payment schedule, call Rick.) Chocolate World, Tour of Hershey, QVC,
Kitchen Kettle Village, Amish foods,
Mennonite Welcome Center for
Tabernacle Movie and Display,
Amish shops, Hershey Farms

COLLETTE
VACATIONS TOURS

tion, accommodations, porter service, all events, meals and gratuities.
Triple and Quad rates available.
Travel up America’s east coast and
visit city sites along the way. Chocolate World in Hershey, PA, Amish
Country, Hyannis, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Boston, Freeport,
Niagara Falls

ALL Collette Vacations tours include
Roundtrip Air from Tallahassee,
Fees/Surcharges and Hotel Transfers.
Call Rosetta at 891-4004. Visit
talgov.com/seniors/tours and access
video tours.

LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIA
WITH A TASTE OF HERSHEY

PACIFIC NORTHWEST
& CALIFORNIA

Oct. 18 – 24. To view:
media.wix.com/ugd/032688_

LAST CHANCE. April 13 – 20,
2015. Price begins at $2,699. To

view: collettevacations.com/
link/623489. Features Washington,
Oregon and California: Seattle,
Portland, Columbia River Gorge,
Portland Spirit Cruise, Newport,
Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood Nat’l Park, Eureka, Ave of the
Giants, San Francisco

INSPIRING ICELAND
LAST CHANCE. June 14 – 22, 2015.
Price begins at $5,079 To view:
collettevacations.com/link/623347.
Reykjavik Golden Circle, Thingvellir
National Park, Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Puffin Cruise, Blue Lagoon

ALASKA DISCOVERY
LAND & CRUISE
Sept. 5 – 17, 2015. NEW. Featuring
a 7-night Princess Cruise. Price begins at $4,399. Anchorage, Denali
National Park, Denali Wilderness
Tour, Luxury Domed Rail, Whittier,
Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside
Passage

CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN
Oct. 3 – 11, 2015. To view:
cf.gocollette.com/link/638990. Price
begins at $4,549. British Columbia,
Vancouver, VIA Rail, Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Banff, Calgary

NORTHERN SPAIN
Oct. 16 – 28, 2015. NEW. Price
begins at $4,249 (with early booking bonus). Madrid, Prado Museum,
La Rioja, Winery Tour & Tasting
Pamplona, San Sebastián, Bilbao,
Guggenheim Museum, Santander,
Santillana del Mar, Picos de Europa,
Covadonga, Oviedo, Santiago de
Compostela, Avila

IRISH SPENDOR
Oct. 29 – Nov. 5, 2015.
Price begins at $2,999 To view:
collettevacations.com/link/623354.
Dublin, Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Cliff of Moher, Domoland
Castle, Whiskey Distillery

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From left,
Charles
Conoway,
Kim Libroth,
Annetta
Amaro and
Shirley
Bloxom at a
Death Café
held at TSC.

Talk end-of-life planning at luncheon
By Brad Johnson

With the goal of fostering
an infrequent yet important
conversation about life’s most
vital transition, Tallahassee
Senior Services and Big Bend
Hospice hosted “Don’t Be
Afraid to Talk About the Important Things,” at the Senior
Center.
Split into small groups, and
facilitated by BBH director of
faith outreach Rev. Candace
McKibben, attendees ate
lunch and had a candid and
educational conversation
about death with friends,
neighbors and staff of Big

Bend Hospice.
“The Death Café was a
tremendous success,” said
Ruth Nickens, health and wellness program coordinator for
Tallahassee Senior Services
and Foundation. “The participants seemed uncertain at
first, but I noticed that each
table fell into their own deep
and meaningful conversation
about death and end-of-lifeissues. Many folks expressed
afterwards that it was more
informative and relevant than
they had expected!”
“The Death Café model
started in the United Kingdom
in 2011. Since inception, thou-

sands of these informal gatherings have been conducted
all over the world to create
comfort in the reality of life’s
final transition,” said Gini
West, business development
director with Big Bend Hospice and coordinator of the
Tallahassee Death Café.
“Death is a topic that many
people shun; Big Bend Hospice’s goal is to help people
find confidence and even solace in discussing a life event
that we all must entertain.”
On deathcafe.com’s international website, a Death Café is
defined as an opportunity for
people, often strangers, to

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gather to eat cake, drink tea
and discuss death. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view of
helping people make the most
of their finite lives. Over 65
people were in attendance to
learn about important topics,
such as end-of-life planning,
Five Wishes Advance Directives, and to simply converse
about death and dying.
Interested in learning more
about Death Café? Visit
www.deathcafe.com. To attend
the next Big Bend Hospice
Death Café, held the fourth
Thursday of each month at a
Hopkins’ Eatery (location

varies), contact or RSVP to
Candace McKibben at 850-8785310.
Licensed since 1983, Big
Bend Hospice serves Leon,
Jefferson, Taylor, Madison,
Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin
and Wakulla counties with
expert healthcare, encouragement, hope, compassion and
companionship to people with
a life-limiting illness, so that
they can complete personal
goals and find spiritual and
emotional peace. For information about Big Bend Hospice’s
services or to volunteer,
please call 850-878-5310 or
visit www.bigbendhospice.org.

Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts
continuing beginners. $72 (55+), $88
others. Register by April 15.

TSC is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.
– 9 p.m. Receptions free and open
to the public.

DRAWING WITH MARIA AT
WESTMINSTER OAKS

TSC ART EXHIBITIONS

Tuedays, 9:30 – noon, May 5 – June
23 (8 weeks). Learn and develop
basic drawing technique. For beginners and continuing students. $72
(55+), $88 others. Register by Apr
22.

PERSONAL EXPRESSIONS IN
WATERCOLOR
Currently through March 20. A
beautiful exhibition of 34 watercolor paintings by TSC artists. Awards
chosen by Nina Allen Freeman
include: First Place – Gale Poteat,
Second Place – Mary E. Rallis, Third
Place – Sue Ellen Knowles, Honorable Mentions: Shirley Poore, Linda
Menke, Kay Kuhne, and Dorothy
Shearn. Guests at the reception
chose the People’s Choice Awards:
Most Creative – Shirley Poore, Best
Use of Color – Gale Poteat, Best
Technique – Karol D. Selvaggio,
Favorite Landscape – Sue Ellen
Knowles, Overall Favorite – Sue
Ellen Knowles.

In Golden
Pond won a
first Place
award for
Gale Poteat
in the
watercolor
exhibit on
display
through
March 20 at
TSC.

ART POTPOURRI
March 27 – May 15. TSC Auditorium 2nd Floor. Drawings, pastel,
mixed media and clay by TSC artists.
Art Reception Friday, April 3, 6 – 8
pm.

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
Currently through May 12. TSC
First Floor Dining Room Gallery.
Winners from the Florida Wildlife
Mammal Association Photo Contest.

COLOR OF THE YEAR MARSALA
May 15 – July 28. TSC First Floor
Dining Room. TSC Participants create artwork and photographs featuring the Pantone Color for 2015 –
Marsala, a deep warm red-brown
color.

UPCOMING ART
WORKSHOPS
Art workshops require pre-registration and payment one week
before the first class meeting. Most
meet once a week with a beginning
and end date. They are at the Tallahassee Senior Center unless otherwise indicated.

CLASSICAL FIGURE DRAWING,
BART FROST
Tue., 6 – 9 p.m., April 14 - June 2
(eight weeks). Learn to draw portraits in both pencil and charcoal
working from live models. Class fee
includes cost of the model. Some
drawing experience preferred. $120
(55+), $136 others. Register by April
7.

PASTELS - LANDSCAPES, WENDY
DEVARIEUX
Thursdays, 9:30 – noon, TSC Clay
Studio, April 23 – June 4 (8 classes).
Using soft pastels, study technique,
composition and color while creating landscapes. $72 (55+), $88
others. Register by April 16.

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING, MILLIE
RUFFLES-SMITH
Thursdays, 1 – 3:30 p.m., TSC Clay
Studio. April 23, May 7, 21, June 4 (4
classes), Using famous artworks as
inspiration, learn to paint, adding
collage and other media. The emphasis of this class is to explore your
creative side in a fun and relaxed
atmosphere. All skill levels. $36
(55+), $44 others. Optional materials
fee to instructor. Register by Apr 15.

NEW - JEWELRY WIRE
TECHNIQUES AND BEADS,
NANCY BENHAM
Fridays, 1 – 3 p.m., April 24 – May 15
(4 weeks). Learn several simple yet
versatile wire techniques used with
earrings and necklaces, wrapping
beads, connecting beads and about
beads. $36 (55+), $44 others. Register by Apr 15.

ARTISTRY IN CLAY –
HANDBUILDING, MARK
FLETCHER
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – noon, April 27
– June 29 (8 weeks – skip May 25 &
June 22). Basic handbuilding techniques to create functional and/or
sculptural objects. Students pur-

CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Tallahassee Senior Artist Showcase is an annual juried fine art
exhibition highlighting talented, mature artists residing in the Big
Bend Area. Selected artworks will be on display at the Tallahassee
Senior Center and LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library, August –
September, 2015. All visual art media considered (including
photography, but excluding video). Artists must be 55 or older and
submit an entry application with fee by May 20. Contact TSC Art
Coordinator for prospectus/entry form at 891-4016 or email
[email protected].

chase clay and glazes. TSC kiln-fires
finished pieces on-site. All skill levels
welcome. $72 (55+), $88 others.
Register by Apr 20.

DRAWING LIKE DURER, PEN &
INK, MARK FLETCHER
Mondays, 12:30 – 3 p.m., Apr 27 –
June 29 (8 weeks – skip May 25 &
June 22). Enhance your drawing
skills through hands-on study of
Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer
using pen and ink and some brushwork. All skill levels welcome. $72
Seniors (55+), $88 others. Register
by Apr 20.

meeting.

BEGINNING WATERCOLOR –
LINDA PELC
Tuesdays, 1 – 4 p.m., April 14, 21, 28.
An on-going studio class for watercolor but with special emphasis on
getting beginners started with good
basics during the month of April. No
preregistration required. $9 each
class meeting.

NEW! FUNDAMENTALS OF
LANDSCAPE PAINTING, JENNIFER
CLINNARD AT WESTMINSTER
OAKS
Fridays, 9:30 – noon, May 15 – June
19 (six weeks). This class covers the
basics, planning and execution, of
landscape painting with oil paints.
Some instruction on plein air painting as well. Fee $54 (55+), $66 others. Register by May 6.

WATERCOLOR PAINTING WITH
TANYA JONES AT LAKE
JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER
At Huntington Oaks Plaza, Mondays, 1 – 3:30 p.m., May 4 – June 29
(8 weeks – skip May 25). Discover
the joy of painting with watercolor.
Learn and develop basic techniques.
Continuing Beginners. $72 (55+),
$88 others. Register by Apr 22.

DRAW WITH YOUR EYES, PAINT
WITH YOUR HEART IN
BRADFORDVILLE WITH MARK
FLETCHER
Wednesdays, 1:30 – 4 p.m., May 13 –
July 1 (8 weeks). Learn to draw what
you see, using ink line drawing with
a little watercolor. A class for beginners that intermediates can also
enjoy. $72 (55+), $88 others. Register by May 6.

PAINTING WITH OILS AT FORT
BRADEN COMMUNITY CENTER
WITH ROBERT DEWITT SMITH

NEIGHBORHOOD
LOCATIONS

Thursdays, 2 – 4:30 p.m., May 14 –
July 2 (8 weeks). Each session provides both a demonstration and the
opportunity to paint. Some experience with oil painting preferable.
$72 (55+), $88 others. Register by
May 7.

ENCHANTING CARDS, MARY
SARGENT

DRAWING: DEVELOPING YOUR
VISUAL BRAIN, MARIA
BALINGIT, AT SOUTHWOOD

WATERCOLOR WITH ELUSTER
RICHARDSON AT
BRADFORDVILLE

Offered monthly, on second
Wednesdays, 1 – 3 p.m., March 11,
April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8. TSC
clay studio. Make one-of-a-kind
keepsake, greeting cards. Materials
provided. No preregistration required. All skill levels. $5 each class

Wednesdays, 6 – 8:30 p.m., April 22
– June 10 (eight classes), Southwood
Community Center. Drawing can be
both relaxing and stimulating for
the brain at the same time. Learn
how to get started and continue to
develop skills. For beginners and

Fridays, 1:30 – 4 p.m., May 8 – June
26 (8 weeks). Eluster helps develop
skills and insight into improved
composition and subject matter
working with watercolor. Intermediate Level. $72 (55+), $88 others.
Register by April 22.

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Tallahassee Senior Center Weekly Studio Art Classes

Announcing the 2015
Silver Stars Awards,
honoring our area’s
outstanding seniors. To
be held at FSU’s
University Center, May
21, 6 p.m. Watch for
invitation! For details,
call 891-4003.
2015 SILVER STARS
SPONSORS
GALAXY
Capital Health Plan

CONSTELLATIONS
Eye Associates of Tallahassee
Capital Regional Medical
Center

BIG DIPPERS
Audiology Associates of
North Florida
Capital Home Health
Carroll & Co.
Centre Pointe Health & Rehab
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Hospital
Home Instead Senior Care
Millennium Nail and Day Spa
Moose Lodge 1075
Radiology Associates of Tallahassee

LITTLE DIPPERS
Allegro Independent & Assisted Living
Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home
E. Ann Cleare, Realtor, Premier Homes
DQP Copy & Print
Angie Goodman, Keller Williams
HarborChase of Tallahassee
Healing by Nature, LLC
Heuler-Wakeman Law Group
Maxim Healthcare Services
NHC Home Care
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont
Palmer Eye Center
Prestige Health Choice
Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation
Sheila Salyer
Tallahassee Memorial Lifeline
Topical Rx Pharmacy
Westminster Oaks Active
Living Community

Sue Ellen Knowles won a juror’s ribbon and a Peoples Choice award for Anchors Away at the Personal Expressions watercolor exhibit at TSC. Knowles is the
new teacher for Thursday Morning Watercolor Studio at TSC.

Ongoing studio classes meet on a
weekly basis and do not require
pre-registration, just pay the days
you attend. Instructors work with
individual students. Students assist
and critique one another in a rewarding collaborative environment. It is
recommended that you visit the class
and talk to the instructor before
joining; the instructor will provide
you with an individualized supply list.
Studio Artists have the opportunity
to exhibit in the center’s gallery
spaces. All classes are located at the

Senior Center unless otherwise noted. Call 891-4016 or email
[email protected] for more
information. $9 per class (55+), $11
others.

Wed., 9:30 – noon; Charles Hazelip

Watercolor Studio
Tue., 9 a.m. – noon; Linda Pelc

Watercolor Studio
Thur., 9 a.m. – noon; Sue Ellen
Knowles

Creative Watercolor
Tue., 1 – 4 p.m.; Linda Pelc
Beginning Oil
and Acrylic Painting

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Oil and Acrylic
Painting – Intermediate
Wed., 1 – 4 p.m.; Charles Hazelip

Drawing Etcetera
Thur., 1 – 4 p.m.; instructor: Bart Frost
Oil Painting:

Intermediate-Advanced
Fri., 9 – 11:30, Eluster Richardson
Drawing Together
Fri., 9:30 a.m. – noon; Michael Harrell

ON-GOING STUDIO LABS
Portrait Studio Lab
Mon., 9 – 11:30 a.m., $4
Ceramics
Tues & Wed., 9 – 11:30 a.m., $2 plus
cost of materials and firing fee

Be a Key Holder
Please join the Tallahassee Senior
Foundation today. Your contribution
pays for programs and enhances
services. Mail or drop off your annual membership contribution at the
Senior Center.

MEMBERSHIP

Notary Service By:
Audery Robbins

Seniors (55 and older) $25
Senior Couple $40
Supporter (under age 55) $35
Non-profit Organization $50

Portrait Art By:
John Felton

IN HONOR OF
KEY HOLDERS

Marjorie Brenner By:
Susan Davis
Sheila Salyer

Diamond $5,000
Platinum $2,000
Gold $1,000
Silver $500
Bronze $250
Friend $100

Sandy DeLopez By:
Charles Hazlip
Nancy Swords By:
Charles Hazlip

Thank you for being a key to active
aging! Send your contribution to:
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N.
Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32303

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
FOUNDATION BOARD
MEMBERS

BRONZE KEY HOLDERS
Mary and Rick Carroll

SILVER KEY HOLDERS
Philip Potter

FRIEND KEY HOLDERS
Harry & Susan Anstead; Dot Carroll;
Redmond & Martha Gautier; Melissa
C. Jacoby; Jeffrey Mandel; Margie
Smith

NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS
Dave & Sylvia Balla; Bob & Faye
Barnette; Lynda Barnum; Rini Barttlett; Glenn & Mary Berman; Rose
Blackburn; Deborah Blizzard; Drucilla Bradley; Thomas & Barbara
Brandt; Jeanie Brice; Tricia Brinkman; Bernice Brown; Dick & Carol
Buys; Carol A. Cairo; Raoul & Linda
Clarke; Margaret Collins; Walt Cory;
Jon & Carla Cramer; Mary Crozier;
Patrick & Jane Dallet; Stephanie
Daniels; Jackie Davis; Mike & Phyllis
Eagen; Eyla Emineth; Lois C. Engels;
Norma English; Joan H. Filar; Teresa
M. Fox; Martha Gallo; Sarah M.
Gallon; George & Dora Jane Galloway; Theresa Gore; Angela Gurr;
Laurel Hall; Joe Ann Hansford; Lynda
Hartnig; Robert & Marjorie Hoffmann; Patrick Hogan; Joe & Dianne
Jenkins; Steve Ross & Judy Neubacher; Gwynn Kidd; Ron & Linda Lee;
Chris Livaudais; Madelin Locklear;
Bill & Kay Luger; Altha F. Manning;
Barbara Markantonakis; Carole
Massey; Marge Masterman; Bill

TALL participants Tommy and Dana Bowermeister (both seated) are joined in a TALL class by, standing from left,
Tallahassee Parks and Recreation’s Ashley Edwards and Sheila Salyer, Tallahassee Senior Services Director. Dana, a
Senior Foundation employee, recently announced her retirement. She and Tommy will continue to volunteer for TSC.

MEET OUR NEW TSF BOARD MEMBERS
Doug Carlson serves as Director of Public Affairs and Communications for Florida State
University College of Medicine. He is also editor of the FSU MED Magazine. In his university
position, Carlson is responsible for overseeing the operation and development of
communications, public relations, alumni relations and public affairs programs. In a prior
position, the new board member was a reporter and editor at The Tampa Tribune.
Sandy DeLopez has resided in Tallahassee for more than four decades and she enjoyed a
35-year career in counseling services and government services (DHSMV) before beginning
her personal renaissance in 2008. Starting with drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting,
DeLopez progressed to oil with TSC art instructors Charles Hazelip and Eluster Richardson;
she studied acrylic with Dean Gioia. DeLopez also serves on the TSC Art Council.

McCarron; Jeanette McLeod; Evelyn
J. Morgan; Jerry & Sharon Moses;
Gerald & Sandra Ness; Judy Nicholas
Etemadi; Penny O'Connell; Charles &
Rosalyn Olsen; Lynda Page; Barbara
Palmer; Jacqueline Parra; Marjorie
Perkins; William Peterson; Roslyn
Pfeffer; Richard & Jacqueline Portman; Winette Power; Barry & Joan
Powers; Dana M. Preu; Syble L.
Pullman; Betty Serow; Nell Sewell;

Lewis & Carolyn Spears; Paul &
Patricia Strait; F. Kristine Stromberg
Bates; Keiko Stull; Bill Summers; Sy &
Paula Tamaddoni-Jahromi; Antonio
Terracciano; Walter & Patty Thomas;
Scott & Phyllis Treadway; Floreda D.
Varick; Blye T. Vickers; John & Virginia Walker; Mary Ann Walsh;
Amber Whetstone; Donna Winslow;
John W. Word; and Arthur E. &
Judith A. Yarbrough.

DONATIONS
IN APPRECIATION OF
Favorite Activities By:
Ben Girtman
Cornelia A. Smith
Jerry L. & Rauha Jessup
Earl & Beth Lines
By: Charles W. & Judith H. Ehrhdt

Linda Roberts, President
Donna Wells, Vice President
Gwendolyn Spencer, Treasurer
Edna Owens, Secretary
Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D.
Doug Carlson
Mary Carroll
Ajay Chada
Jim Davis, CPA
Sandy DeLopez
Shirley Gooding-Butler
Scott Harrell
Elda Martinko
Lew Wilson
Bryan Desloge, Emeritus
A.J. (Andy) McMullian, Emeritus
Sarah Neeley, Emeritus

SENIOR SERVICES
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Emily Millett, Chair
Jill Sandler, Vice Chair
Peter Piper, Secretary
Nancy Daws
Pamela Flory
Harry Fordham
Dr. Mike Francis
Patricia Parkhurst
Annie Rolle
Andrea Rosser
Dr. Antonio Terracciano
Freida Travis
Ed Vertuno
Mae Williams

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free 800-435-7352 within Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation
by the state. Registration #CH8035.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University

Ukrainian delegation visits OLLI
By Fran Conaway

The Spring Semester of the Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida
State University, a program for learners over 50, is well under way. In addition to offering a wealth of classes and
activities, OLLI hosted a group of
young Ukrainians involved in health
care legislation Feb. 13 - 21.
The seven-member Ukrainian delegation visited Tallahassee to learn how
policy and legislation shape the health

care system in this country. Members
of the delegation have been involved in
writing and lobbying for health care
reform legislation in the Ukrainian
Parliament.
OLLI’s Friendship Force activities
group arranged the visit with a grant
from the Open World Leadership Center. The delegates — two physicians, an
educator, a researcher, an urban developer, a facilitator and a translator —
stayed at the homes of OLLI members
and enjoyed the support and hospital-

ity of other OLLI members.
During their busy week of activities,
the delegates received an overview of
the U.S. health care system at the FSU
College of Medicine; participated in a
dialogue on the faith community’s role
in health care and spiritual counseling;
attended a program on educating physicians; held a meeting with FSU President John Thrasher; toured the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory;
and visited the Florida Capitol to be
recognized by the House of Representatives, participate in discussions of
health care issues with legislative leaders and staffers, and attend a meeting
of the House Health Care Committee.
Delegates also learned about health
care programs at Tallahassee Memorial, Capital Health Plan and the Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education
at Tallahassee Community College.
They visited the Neighborhood Medical Center and Leon County Health
Department, had lunch with the Northside Rotary Club and attended an FSU
women’s basketball game in the eve-

OLLI MAYMESTER
OLLI’s three-week Maymester will run
from May 4-22. Information on course
offerings, activities and registration
will be posted at olli.fsu.edu.

ning.
On their final day in Tallahassee
delegates were given an overview of
health programs at Florida A&M University, participated in a roundtable
discussion with health care lobbyists
and attended a performance of the play
“Ragtime.”
Delegates, their hosts and OLLI
volunteers who provided hospitality
throughout the week were enthusiastic
about the visit, the friendships that
developed, and the guidance and information offered to these young delegates who are future leaders of their
country.
For more information about OLLI’s
Friendship Force, visit olli.fsu.edu.

Ukrainian delegate Kateryna Telehina expresses appreciation to OLLI members involved in the
group's weeklong visit.

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Senior hearing loss resource information
FACTS
» Every 15 seconds, an older adult is
treated in the emergency room for a
fall; every 29 minutes, an adult dies
following a fall. People with a mild
hearing loss are nearly three times
more likely to have a history of
falling. The risk is greater with greater hearing loss.
» Nearly 25 percent of those aged 65
to 74 and 50 percent of those who
are 75 and older have disabling
hearing loss.
» More than 30 million Americans
experience significant hearing loss,
but only a third of them get hearing
aids. There are a lot of reasons why
someone who needs a hearing aid
won't get one: some think their
hearing loss is not that bad, others
are too embarrassed to use them,
and many people say they are just
not worth the price. Most insurance
companies do not pay for the devices.
» When a senior citizen has hearing
loss that is not treated, the result can
be depression and social isolation.
Studies show they may feel less
satisfied with life, or feel that they
are not aging successfully, and suffer
real psychological pain.
Signs of hearing loss may
include (seniors should contact
their doctor if they have more
than a couple of these signs):
» Trouble hearing over the phone
» Difficulty understanding others
unless looking directly at their faces
» Need to turn up TV or radio so
loud that others complain
» Having a problem hearing because of background noise
» Sensing that others seem to mumble
» Hearing a ringing, roaring or
hissing sound frequently
» Constantly asking for others to
repeat themselves
» Making inappropriate responses
to questions
» Straining to hear
» Missing essential sounds like
doorbells, alarm clocks or smoke
alarms.
Sources: hihealthinnovations.com;
npr.org; nidcd.nih.gov;
deafness.about.com/od/
mentalhealth/a/seniorsdepression

RESOURCES
ABILITY 1ST
Provides independent living skills
training, information & referral for
community training, mental health
and accessibility services. The Accessibility program offers a loan closet
for adaptive equipment, medical
disposables and a ramp-building
program. Deaf and hard of hearing
services offer access to resources for
hearing loss as well as counseling. A
list of local deaf interpreters is also
maintained. Sign language classes
offered.
» Voice: 575-9621
» VP: 298-8793
» ability1st.info

FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF THE
DEAF
Promotes interaction among deaf,
hard of hearing and late-deafened
Floridians with each other, the hearing community, legislature and
agencies/organizations serving
them. Helps deaf, hard of hearing
and late-deafened Floridians maximize their lifestyle.
» fadcentral.org

FLORIDA COORDINATING
COUNCIL FOR THE DEAF AND
HARD OF HEARING
Serving as an advisory and coordinating body which recommends
policies to improve the coordination
of services among public and private
entities and to provide technical
assistance, advocacy and education
for the estimated 3 million residents
of Florida who are deaf, hard of
hearing, late-deafened or deaf/
blind. Acts as a resource for those in
the hearing community who need
assistance with employment, education and access to services.
» Voice: 245-4913
» TTY: 245-4914
» www.floridahealth.gov/providerand-partner-resources/fccdhh/index.html ; fccdhh.org

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR
THE DEAF-BLIND
Provides instructions for emergency
preparedness for persons who are
deaf-blind.
» VP: 301-563-9064
» aadb.org

FLORIDA
TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY,
INC.
The communications link between
people who use specialized tele-

awareness and both legislative and
public policy advocacy on issues
related to assuring equal access,
opportunity and protection for the
quality of life of individuals with
hearing loss.
» hla-fl.org

HELPLINES
AND HOTLINES
» Abuse Hotline:
800-962-2873
» Area Agency on Aging,
Elder Helpline:
800-963-5337
» Consumer Hotline:
800-435-7352
» Medicare Hotline:
800-633-4227
» 2-1-1 Big Bend: 617-6333
or 211

HEAR NOW
Provides recycled and used hearing
aids to low-income persons.
» Voice: 866-354-3254
» sotheworldmayhear.org/hearnow

HEARING LOOPS
The following locations offer hearing loops for those individuals with a
T-coil in their hearing aid or cochlear
implant: Tallahassee Senior Center;
Theatre Tallahassee (formerly the
Tallahassee Little Theatre), Maguire
Center at Westminster Oaks; First
Presbyterian Church; Trinity United
Methodist Church; Thomasville Road
Baptist Church; Bradfordville First
Baptist Church.
» Voice: 891-4000 or 219-2601
» talgov.com/seniors; tallahasseehearinghelp.com

phones such as a TTY (text telephone) and people who use standard telephones. There is no cost to
use the service and it is available
24/7. Also provides free amplified
phones to qualified individuals
(contact regional service center on
website below or come to the Tallahassee Senior Center at predetermined dates/times-call 800-2223448).
» Voice: 711 or 800-955-8770
» VP: 270-6016
» TTY: 800-955-8771
» ftri.org

VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION
Provides hearing aids, repairs and
batteries for veterans who have
registered with their VA medical
center or VA outpatient clinic.
» Voice: 521-5772
» TTY: 800-447-5620
» prosthetics.va.gov

FLORIDA ALLIANCE FOR
ASSISTIVE SERVICES AND
TECHNOLOGY

Lists resources for hearing aid funds.
» sertoma.org

BETTER HEARING INSTITUTE
Educates the public about hearing
loss and what can be done about it.
Operates a call center for consumers
who have non-medical questions
about hearing loss and a screening
instrument for those who want to
assess their hearing loss. Offers a
brochure through its website.
» Voice: 800-327-9355 (call center)
» betterhearing.org

AMERICAN HEARING AID
ASSOCIATES
Offers a directory of hearing health
care providers by geographic site as
well as extensive information about
hearing aids.
» Voice: 800-984-3272
» ahaanet.com

AARP HEARING RESOURCE
CENTER
Contains important information
about hearing, hearing loss and
what to do about it. It also contains
information about the various
screening techniques, medical professionals and hearing devices that
are available to those living with
hearing impairment.
» Voice: 866-595-7678
» aarp.org/health

HEARING AID REIMBURSEMENT

Provides loans with favorable interest rates to consumers who need
help financing a hearing aid(s) in
order to become more independent
and self-sufficient. Also loans out
specialized devices to help individuals decide which equipment is best
for them and assists with locating
housing.
» Voice: 487-3278, ext. 102
» TDD: 877-506-2723
» faast.org

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
Provides refurbished hearing aids or
assists with purchasing new aids, as
appropriate and as funds are available, based on approval of an application.
» Voice: 921-5554 (Elder Care)
» lionsclubs.org

THE TRAVELERS PROTECTIVE
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

AUDIENT (ALLIANCE FOR
ACCESSIBLE HEARING CARE)
Provides access to discounted quality
hearing aids and related care to
persons without adequate financial
resources. Applications for assistance
are on the alliance’s website, below.
» Voice: 866-956-5400, ext. 2 (ask for
Audient)
» audientalliance.org

Provides scholarships for deaf or
hearing impaired individuals to
obtain mechanical devices, medical
or specialized treatment or specialized education as well as speech
classes, note takers, interpreters and
other areas directly related to hearing impairment.
» Voice: 877-872-2638
» tpahq.org/scholarshiptrust

HELP AMERICA HEAR PROGRAM
HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF
FLORIDA
Serves the needs of all people with
hearing loss throughout the state of
Florida, by providing information
and educational support, public

SERTOMA

Provides hearing aids for adults with
limited financial resources (an application fee applies).
» Voice: 631-366-3461
» foundationforsightandsound.org

Many insurance companies, Medicare and Medicaid do cover hearing
evaluations but coverage for a
hearing aid is more difficult to find.
Sources other than those above such
as Medicaid, Vocational Rehabilitation (for people who need a hearing
aid in order to find or continue to
work) and some Medicare Advantage Plans MAY cover a hearing
aid(s). It is important to call and
check for coverage in each case
where financial assistance is needed.

HEARING SCREENINGS
The Tallahassee Senior Center offers
hearing screenings every other
month at no charge.
The screenings are done by Audibel.
Also, screenings and T-coil checks are
done periodically at the Tallahassee
Senior Center by Audiology Associates, in conjunction with the installation of a new “hearing loop” in
the auditorium at the Senior Center.
» Voice: 891-4000
» talgov.com/seniors

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TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES
CALENDAR OF WEEKLY PROGRAMS | MARCH 9 – APRIL 11, 2015

MONDAY
8:30

Fitness at Woodville

8:30
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:00
12:00
12:00
12:30
1:15
1:30
1:30
1:30
5:15
5:30
6:30
7:00
7:00
8:00

Fitness at Chaires
Crafting Bee
Portraiture
French: Continuing A
French: Advanced
SHINE (by appointment)
Fitness at Fort Braden
French: True Beginning
Counseling (by appointment)
Senior Dining
Quilting Bees
Canasta
French: Continuing B
Tax Aide (2/2 thru 4/15)
Brain-Body-Balance
Bridge 99’ers
Beginner Line Dance
Yoga
TDBC Bridge
Capital City Carvers
Square Dance Lessons
Twirlers Square Dance

TUESDAY
9:00
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:15
11:30
12:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
2:15
2:15
2:15
6:00
6:30
8:00

WEDNESDAY

Watercolor
Ceramics
Life Exercise
Seated Exercise at Chaires
Seniors vs. Crime
Brain-Body-Balance at Optimist Park
Beginners Fitness at Bradfordville
Wii Bowling
Mindful Movement
Senior Fitness at Miccosukee
Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville
Senior Dining
Senior Singers
Fitness at Bradfordville
TDBC Bridge
Canasta, Cards and Games at
Lake Jackson
Tax Aide (2/2 thru 4/15)
Wii Games
Ping-Pong
Mahjongg
Guitar
OA Support
SA Support

8:30
8:30
8:45
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
1:30
2:00
5:30
5:30
6:00
7:00
7:15

THURSDAY

Fitness at Woodville
Fitness at Chaires
French: Continuing C
Ceramics
Nimble Fingers
Oil & Acrylics
Seniors vs. Crime
Tai Chi
Blood Pressure Check
Glucose Screening
Fitness at Fort Braden
Legal Services (by appointment)
Pickleball Basic Lesson
Senior Dining
Pickleball
Bridge-a- Dears
Oil & Acrylics
Tax Aide (2/2 thru 4/15)
Capital City Duplicate Bridge
Brain-Body Balance at Allegro
Tax Aide (2/2 thru 4/15)
Yoga
Beginning Spanish
Spanish II
Family Al-Anon

9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:00
11:15
11:30
12:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:30
2:15
5:30
6:30
7:00
7:00

Watercolor
Life Exercise
Seated Exercise at Chaires
Beginning Spanish
Blood Pressure Check
Wii Bowling
Beginning Fitness at Bradfordville
Counseling (by appointment)
Mindful Movement at Jake Gaither
Senior Fitness at Miccosukee
Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville
Senior Dining
Canasta
Line Dance
French Study
Drawing Etcetera
Mindful Movement at Lake Jackson
Fitness at Bradfordville
Tax Aide (2/2 thru 4/15)
Capital City Duplicate Bridge
Ping-Pong
Zumba® Gold
TDBC Bridge
Writers Workshop
Capital Chordsmen

FRIDAY
8:30
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:00
11:00
11:30
12:00
1:00
1:30
1:30
2:00
5:30
6:00
7:15
7:15

Fitness at Chaires
English 2nd Language
Oil Painting with Eluster
Tai Chi
Social Bingo
Ukulele Beginner
Ukulele Hour
French: Advanced
Chair Yoga
Pickleball
Senior Dining
Model Ship Building
Tax Aide (2/2 thru 4/15)
Biblical History
Dancing for Fun
Ballroom and Swing Dance Lessons
Capital City Duplicate Bridge
Beginners Al-Anon
Family Al-Anon

SENIOR GAMES: Mark your calendars March 10-16, +21, 2015. Athletes, “cheerleaders” and spectators sought! More information at: www.talgov.com/seniorgames.
L3X: 6th annual regional Life Long Learning Extravaganza – April 6-10, 2015. More information at: www.regpacks.com/l3x

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES
CALENDAR OF BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS MARCH 9 – APRIL 11, 2015

MONDAY
MAR 9
2:45p Poetry Group
6p Creative Aging
6p Beginning German

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

MAR 10
10:30a Reiki
11a Wellness Circle at JM
12p Art Council
6p LLL-Exploring FL Natural Ecology
at WO-4 parts (PRR)
6:30p Bridge Lesson
7:30p Stamp and Cover Club
SENIOR GAMES
9a Pickleball (M/S) at Jack McLean

MAR 11
10a Hearing Screening
10:30a Lunch & Learn at B
1p Enchanting Cards (PRR)
1:30pm NARFE
6:30p Digital Photography- Paintshop
Pro (PRR)
6:30p Bridge Lesson
SENIOR GAMES
9a Pickleball (D) at Jack McLean
6p Swimming at Wade Wehunt Pool
at Myers

MAR 12
10:30a Lunch & Learn at WV
7:30p Tal-Kug Computer Club
SENIOR GAMES
TBA Bag Toss at Jake Gaither
2p Power Lifting at Premie
5:30p Senior Games - Torch Run at
Lake Ella

MAR 13
7:30p Contra Dance
SENIOR GAMES
9a Basketball at Sue McCollum
Community Center
9a Tennis at Forestmeadows
1p Bowling (S) at Capital Lanes
3p Bowling (D/M) at Capital Lanes

MAR 14
CENTER CLOSED
SENIOR GAMES
9a Table Tennis at Jack McLean
10a Horseshoes at Forestmeadows
10a Track & Field at Godby High School
SUNDAY MAR 15
SENIOR GAMES
10a Cycling at Apalachicola National
Forest

MAR 17
10:30a Lunch & Learn at FB
12p Bookworm at Allegro
6p TDBC Board
6:30p Bridge Lesson

MAR 18
8:30a Capital Coalition on Aging
11a Neighborhood Medical Center-Who
They Are
11a Wellness Circle at JG
1p Elegant Eggs
1p LCSO Advisory Council
3p Financial Counseling
(by appointment only)
6p USA Dance Board Meeting
6:30p Bridge Lesson

MAR 19
10a Drug Addiction
10:30a Lunch & Learn at LJ

MAR 20
10a “Shakespeare & Performance: A
Midsummer Night’s Dream at B”
1p Bridge For Fun

MAR 21
7:30 p USA Dance: Polka Dot Rock
SENIOR GAMES
9a Archery at Beau Turner Youth Center

MAR 23
2:45p Poetry Group
6p Beginning German

MAR 24
10:30a Lunch & Learn at CC
10:30a Reiki
10:30a Meditation
6:30p Bridge Lesson

MAR 25
11a Physician Speak on Cardiac Health
12p GaP at LeRoy Collins Library
(PRR 891-4027)
12p Foundation Board Meeting
6:30p Bridge Lesson

MAR 26
10a Drug Addiction
10a Massage

MAR 27
10a “Shakespeare & Performance: A
Midsummer Night’s Dream at B”
7p LLL-Catch Me if You Can (PRR
891-4018)
7:30p Contra Dance

MAR 28
Sat & Sun: 10-4 – Stamp and Cover
Show

MAR 30

MAR 31
10a Massage
6:30p Bridge Lesson

APR 1
10:30a Senior Day at JG
6:30p Bridge Lesson
6:30p Digital Photography – Basic
(PRR)

APR 2
10a Memory Screening & Expo
10a Pulse Oximetry
10:30a Lunch & Learn at M

APR 3
10a WalMart Trip at M
10a “Shakespeare & Performance: A
Midsummer Night’s Dream at B”
6p Art Reception

APR 4
CENTER CLOSED

APR 6
LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X)
EXTRAVAGANZA
Service, exercise & support groups will
meet. All other classes cancelled.
2:30p Quit Smoking

APR 7
LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X)
EXTRAVAGANZA
Service, exercise & support groups will
meet. All other classes cancelled.

APR 8
LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X)
EXTRAVAGANZA
Service, exercise & support groups will
meet. All other classes cancelled.
10:30a Lunch & Learn at B

APR 9
LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X)
EXTRAVAGANZA
Service, exercise & support groups will
meet. All other classes cancelled.
10:30a Lunch & Learn at WV

APR 10
LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X)
EXTRAVAGANZA
Service, exercise & support groups will
meet. All other classes cancelled.
7:30p Contra Dance

APR 11
CENTER CLOSED

MAR 16
1p Advisory Council
6p Beginning German
SENIOR GAMES
10a Golf at Hilaman Municipal Golf
Course

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TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER, 1400 N. Monroe Street, 891-4000
LEGEND - Class in italics off-site: A= Allegro; B= Bradfordville; CC= Chaires-Capitola; FB= Fort Braden; JM= Jack McLean; JG= Jake Gaither; LJ= Lake Jackson;
M= Miccosukee; WO= Westminster Oaks; WV= Woodville. PRR= Pre-registration Required; LLL=Lifelong Learning
Specific addresses can be located at http://www.talgov.com/seniors/seniors-satellite.aspx

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