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ABOUT THESENIOR CENTERFor questions or moreinformation on the TallahasseeSenior Center & Foundationactivities and 15 neighborhoodvenues, please contact850-891-4000 or visittalgov.com/seniors. Find andLike us at Facebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter. ForLeon County Senior Outreach(a program of the TSCF) andthe LCSO Gazette, visitcms.leoncountyfl.gov/home/departments/senioroutreach orphone 891-4065.
ABOUT THEPUBLICATIONActive Living is a bi-monthlypublication of the TallahasseeSenior Center, 1400 N MonroeSt, Tallahassee, FL 32303.850-891-4000.
Sheila Salyer, Senior ServicesManager, City of Tallahassee;Executive Director, TallahasseeSenior Foundation
Rosetta Stone Land,Managing Editor
Martha Gruender,Coordinating Copy Editor
The mission of TallahasseeSenior Services is to enhancethe independence and qualityof life for seniors andcaregivers througheducational, social,recreational and wellnessopportunities.
Disclaimer of Endorsement:Reference herein to anyspecific commercial products,process, or service by tradename, trademark,manufacturer, or otherwise,does not necessarily constituteor imply its endorsement,recommendation or favoringby Tallahassee Senior Servicesor the Tallahassee SeniorFoundation.
For questions or moreinformation, please contact850-891-4000 or visittalgov.com/seniors. Find andLike us on Facebook atFacebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter!
Tallahassee Leon County
Lifelong Learning classes requireregistration and payment one weekbefore the first class. Classes are heldat the Tallahassee Senior Center andcost is $4 (55+) or $5 others, unlessnoted. To register call 891-4018 oremail: chuck.lee@talgov.com.
GOLD STARS: ADVANCEDACTING WORKSHOPS FORSENIORS
Thursdays, May 14 June 18, 1:30 -3:30 p.m.
Westminster Oaks Parry Center,Lower Level Theatre, 4449 Mean-dering Way
Workshop is a must for those whoenjoy acting and have some theatreexperience but want to improvetheir skills. Class includes exercises ininteractive dialogue, acting skits,improvisations and more activities,all at an advanced level that willchallenge participants and bring outcreative expression. Prerequisite: anintroductory acting class or permis-sion of instructor. $15 (55+). Wait listonly.
CREATIVE SUMMER SALADSAND DESSERTS
Thur., May 28, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Class involves viewing a DVD presen-tation by Chef-Instructor, Bill Briwa,of the Culinary Institute of America,followed by a guided discussion.Class content will cover how tomake salads and explore the art ofcreating delicious desserts.
WRITING WORKSHIP: JAZZ UPYOUR NONFICTION/MEMOIRWITH FICTION TECHNIQUES
Thur., June 4, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Workshop focuses on ways to makenonfiction and memoir more excit-ing by using fiction techniques.Explore samples of strong creativenonfiction and then write shortpieces using some of the techniques:writing in scenes, manipulatingpoint of view, writing realistic dia-logue, and triangulating the series.Co-instructors, Donna Meredith andClaire Matturro.
EVENTS THAT CHANGEDHISTORY
Thur., June 11, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Class examines: Two Brothers Take aFlight, and the Atomic Bomb IsDropped. Features a DVD presenta-tion by master storyteller and cele-brated professor, J. Rufus Fears,
winner of 25 teaching awards at theUniv. of Oklahoma.
THE ART OF STORYTELLINGThur., June 18, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
DVD presentation by Dr. HannahHarvey, internationally recognizedstoryteller and award winning pro-fessor, provides insights into what isinvolved in telling a good story andexplains the storytelling triangle.
MASTERPIECES OF SHORTFICTION
Thur., July 9, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Shirley Jacksons The Lottery, isconsidered by many as one of thegreatest short stories ever written.Flannery OConners Pulitzer Prizewinning story, A Good Man Is Hardto Find, explores dark humor, theGothic, and the story as parable.After viewing the DVD presentationby award winning professor andEmmy nominee, Dr. Michael Krasny,
class views The Lottery, and dis-cusses the contribution these twoauthors made to literature.
THE GREAT BROADWAYMUSICALS OF THE 40S AND50S
Thur., July 16, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
The Golden Age of Musical Theatre,the 1940s and 50s, produced some ofthe greatest shows and most memo-rable numbers in show biz history. Itwas a period of cutting edgemusicals whose impact is still felttoday. DVD presentation by BillMessenger, lecturer for the PeabodyInstitute of the Johns Hopkins Uni-versity, guides class through greatmusicals, from Oklahoma! to WestSide Story.
THE WORLDS GREATESTGEOLOGICAL WONDERS
Thur., July 23, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Class examines two geological won-
ders, Iceland--Where Fire Meets Iceand The Dead Sea--Sinking andSalinity, both beautifully illustratedand presented on DVD by Dr. Mi-chael Wysession, professor of Earthand Planetary Sciences at Washing-ton University. Learn why Iceland isa geologists paradise and why theDead Sea, which has the lowestelevation of water on Earth, is drop-ping 1 meter per year.
Lifelong Learning classes
COMPUTER ANDTECHNOLOGY CLASSESInterested in taking computerclasses? Stop by TSC and completean application to access your skilllevel or call 891-4008 to request anapplication be emailed to you. Avariety of classes are offeredthrough ACE (Adult CommunityEducation). If you have a laptopyou, are welcome to bring it to class.
If there are multiple class dateslisted, that is how many times theclass meets sorry, you cannot selecta single date. The followingsix-week courses are $12 (55+) or $18others. Register withKristy.Carter@talgov.com or call891-4008. Reserve now.
MICROSOFT WORD - BASIC
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays,May 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 & 28. 5:30 7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word.Please bring a flash drive.
MICROSOFT EXCEL - BASIC
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays,June 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18. 5:30 7:30p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.Please bring a flash drive.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Need to sharpen up yourphotography skills? A variety ofphotography classes offered. Pleasebring your camera with a chargedbattery and your camera manual toclass. More information athttp://www.maf1.com/dcc/. $5 (55+)or $7 others. To register, call891-4008.
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The Creative Summer Salads and Desserts class on May 28 from 1:30-3:30p.m. will cover how to make salads and explore the art of creating desserts.
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Please join us in congrat-ulating our 2015 Silver StarAward winners. Each recipi-ent is nominated and selectedas a Silver Star for his or herlife service after turning age60. The 2015 class, as othersbefore them, exemplify posi-tive living and communitycontributions that make adifference in the lives of oth-ers. Stars come from all walksof life and they continue togive selflessly of themselvesno matter what their age oraudience.
For Willie Gardner, 97,practice makes perfect
Willie Gardner has beenhard at work since he was justseven years old. For as long ashe can remember, hes helpedraise dairy and beef cattle onhis familys farm in Tallahas-see, and 90 years later he stilltends to his cows two to threetimes each week. Despite thisnon-stop responsibility, Gard-ner somehow still managed tomake room for a distinguishedcareer as an educator, findtime for military service, rear-ing a family with his wife,Juanita Gardner, and travel.
After serving in the AirForce during World War II,Gardner came home andearned bachelors and mas-ters degrees in educationfrom Florida A&M University.He went on to lead one ele-mentary and three highschools, and was recognized in2010 as a FAMU dedicated
scholar an honor that in-cluded induction into the FA-MU College of Education Gal-lery of Distinction.
Gardner always found timeto mix his knack for agricul-ture with his passion for edu-cation. While serving as prin-cipal at Raney ElementarySchool, for example, he built aflourishing garden on theschool campus. His leadershipas a mentor also extendedbeyond the classroom, helpingyoung males grow in otheraspects of their lives throughhis leadership as scoutmasterof Boy Scout Troop 161.
Now that his four childrenhave grown into FAMU gradu-ates and he is retired, Gardnerkeeps active as a class leaderat Bethel Baptist Church,where he practices his faith, isa Steward, and keeps mem-bers informed about ministryevents. In his free time Gard-ner enjoys exploring newplaces, and on a recent trip toSan Francisco he discoveredhis favorite city! So far, histravel has taken him to 45states.
Gardners advice to young-er people is to practice goodhabits: Bad habits are notworth the time in your life,he says. The best practices tohave are studying hard andstaying spiritual.
Hats Off to Thelma E. G.Lawrence, 95
Education has always beena priority for Thelma Law-rence. She never let anythingstand in the way of her owneducation not even the bur-den of walking 20 miles toschool during the era of segre-gation, watching white chil-dren take the bus. After over-coming that challenge, shewent on to spend 38 yearsteaching others to overcomethe challenges of life.
The Lincoln High Schoolgraduate embarked on a life-time as an educator after sheearned her bachelors andmasters degrees in elemen-tary education from FloridaA&M. Interestingly, her yearsat FAMU spanned a historicperiod as the school transi-tioned from a college into afull-fledged university.
Lawrence then dedicatednearly 40 years educatinghundreds of students at sever-al schools, teaching grades 1 8. Its no wonder she whole-heartedly believes everyoneshould obtain an education.Even after she retired, AuntThelma as she is known byso many in the community continued to nurturing collegestudents by feeding them,taking them to church, andjust being there for them.
Her passion for education
was shared by her husband of70 years, Freedman, who wasa school principal. He passedaway in 2013 and Lawrencefondly recalls that the founda-tion for their life-long lovewas always trying to under-stand and serve each othersneeds. For years, Thelma andFreedman spent time after
work catching crabs and fishfor cookouts with the commu-nity.
Aunt Thelma was consid-ered such an outstanding cookthat church groups competedto have her cook for theireventsjust ask folks at Be-thel AME Church where Law-rence has been an active mem-ber for more than 80 years.Lawrence also chaired thechurch Hospitality and theStewardess Board #3 commit-tees.
Advice from this 2015 Sil-ver Star to younger genera-tions: Respect elders andlearn from their wisdom. Mostimportantly, always do what-ever you can to help people.A wonderful cook, hostess,nurturer and exercise enthusi-ast, Aunt Thelma is truly aninspiration who proves theimpact education can have ona persons life.
L E T T H E S I LV E R S TA R S S H I N EAlexia Swanson and Andrea PalermoSpecial to Active Living
Gardner Lawrence
Country roots and armysuits, Ed Walters, 87
Ed Walters picked up thefirst postage stamp for hiscollection in 1956 while he wasstationed in Alaska with theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers.As the stamp collection grewWalters pasted his storiestogether, each stamp markinga new experience over his 21years of military service andthroughout his post-militarylife.
Before serving in the Army,Walters worked on his familysKentucky farm. Later, hewould document his youngadult life in a book calledKentucky Roots, in which heshared stories ranging fromfarm work and walking bare-foot to grade school to servinghis country across the globe.Back in Kentucky he studiedmechanical engineering, andlater industrial engineeringand management at New YorkUniversity. With his degrees inhand, he spent 19 years teach-ing math to high school stu-dents.
Walters lessons werentconfined to public schools. Healso led Sunday school classes,welcoming the opportunity tobe a spiritual leader and helphis students connect with God.Today, his involvement withthe church remains a largepart of his life, whether atSunday services or duringhospital visits ministering topatients.
Also a 15-year volunteerwith One Blood, Tallahasseesblood center, Walters has beenable to influence numerouspeople to donate to the cause.This 2015 Silver Star says OneBlood provides a way for himnot only to help those in need,but also to keep his own bodyhealthy and revitalized. Andbeing a member of the TSCStamp & Cover Club for 27years keeps him involved withhis passion of collecting.
Life is also about living theexample. Its about loving andsharing with those closest toyou. This past Easter was a
particularly special day forWalters and his wife Anna asthey celebrated their 62ndwedding anniversary. Waltersbeams with excitement whentalking about celebration withAnna and their three children,four grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren. Nothingtruly competes with the oppor-tunity to spend more time withloved ones and watching ourchildren nurture their fam-ilies, he says thoughtfully.
Its all colorful for NancyJohnson, 87
This lady is an outstandingexample of something youdont see much of these days: alife of blissful balance. NancyJohnson maintains an idealmix of family, activities, com-munity organizations and theserenity of Tai Chi.
Johnson started buildingher resume three-quartersof a century ago, when shestarted her first job at age 12and never looked back. Sheworked everywhere fromdepartments stores to a muni-tions factory, with many yearsas a camp counselor with theGirl Scouts. She enjoys lifewith an exceptional sense ofhumor, and admits to some-times feeling like an encyclo-pedia of information that noone wants to read but herfriends and family insist that
shes indispensable.These days, you can find
Johnson giving voice to herartistic side at the TallahasseeSenior Centers drawing andwatercolor class and ex-pressing her more tranquilside as a long-time volunteerfor the Tai Chi Society, whereshe has served as set leaderfor more than 15 years.
Johnsons greatest adven-ture she says is life with (hus-band) Craig. We married in1952, with no limits on thefuture. She spent a few yearsas the wife of an Airman inIllinois, and then the pairstarted a less conventionalquest: traveling with a carni-val. No, they werent reallycarnies, but Craig helpedassemble and pack up rideswhile Nancy sold tickets. Byworking together, they keptlove in their hearts and foodon the table.
Eventually finding her wayto Leon County Schools, our2015 Silver Star worked as aspeech language pathologistfor 30 years, helping countlesscapital city school childrenimprove their verbal commu-nication skills.
Now married for 62 happyyears, Nancy and Craig John-son enjoy their two children,four grandchildren and onegreat-grandson.
So whats her secret to along and prosperous life? With
characteristic humor, Johnsonexplains, Keep healthy, keepbusy, and most importantly dont die.
Hazel and D.W. Harris, 84and 85, Serve withAmazing Grace
Some things in life just gotogether like the fixings of afine recipe. Hazel and D.W.Harris are a shining exampleof two ingredients that whenblended together, make a cre-ation you just want to share!This amazing couple continuesto make life fuller for others.
The duo retired this yearfrom cooking for their churchsenior group. For more thantwo decades, D.W. and Hazelserved warm meals and evenwarmer smiles at GenerationsChurch (previously Oak CityChurch), where they havebeen members for 32 years.Over the last 24 years, thisgenerous couple dished outalmost 17,000 meals, cookingfor seniors, youth groups andspecial gatherings or occa-sions. Hazel is known for add-ing her own special flair toeach recipe, making everydish one of a kind. It seemsthat nothing can keep her outof the kitchen, where her com-mitment to service and pas-sion for cooking are in charge.
This pair of 2015 Silver
Stars still participate withKeenagers (Generationssenior group) and D.W. con-tinues to usher, along withother activities, as he has formore than 20 years. His spiritof service began with the U.S.Army in Korea, and after re-turning home, he spent 30years as a Tallahassee fire-fighter. That same selflessdesire to serve others led himto serving meals, side by side,with the love of his life. Thecouple helped organize anddistribute food throughSHARE (Angel Network) andthe church pantry. They con-tinue to visit individuals in thecommunity who are ill or inneed of support.
Hazel and D. W. reared fivedaughters and now enjoy timewith their 10 grandchildrenand more than a dozen great-grandchildren. Their largefamily is a testament to theirsuccessful and inspiring mar-riage, now spanning 68 blissfulyears. Its amazing to thinkthat it only cost $7 to get mar-ried back then, D.W. Harrissaid with a chuckle. We weremarried by the same womanwho married my parents.
Hazels tip for a strong,happy marriage: Take andgive a lot, and dont go to bedmad at each other. D.W.sadvice is a little more straight-forward: When she sayssomething, I say yes maam!
L E T T H E S I LV E R S TA R S S H I N E
Ed Walters
D.W. andHazelHarris Nancy Johnson
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Another slam dunk for EdwinaB. Martin, 84
In her college days, Edwina Mar-tins long black braided hair, swungback and forth, just as she swung fromshooting hoops to hitting spikes acrossthe volleyball net. In classrooms andwith her teammates, the young athleteabsorbed valuable health educationskills, practices she would use andteach to others throughout her life.
Martin earned her bachelors andmasters degrees from Florida A & MUniversity, did additional studies atFSU and earned a professional degreein special health education from theUniversity of Connecticut.
Her passion to inspire creativity inyoung people drove her to spend 48years teaching in public schools and ather alma mater, FAMU. Perhaps themost enriching work during her careeras a professor were during three sum-mers at the Pentagon. It was a beauti-ful experience, Martin says. I re-searched womens activities and thoseof the special population (today calleddisabled).
She also earned a reputation as atasteful chef and event plannerthrough the many weddings shesplanned and baked goods shes madefrom scratch a successful businessshe managed from her own kitchen!
The 2015 Silver Star recalls that hergrandmother noticed how diligentlyshe cared for flowers and advised thatas long as I loved and treated peoplelike I did those flowers, Id be ok.Martin says, between loving othersand maintaining a good relationshipwith the Lord, Ive been able to staypeaceful and happy.
Today, Martin teaches exerciseclasses three times a week at Jack L.McLean Community Center, and isactively involved in Alpha Kappa Al-pha sorority, Red Hatters Society, andFAMU Ladies Art and Social Club. Alifelong member at Philadelphia Prim-itive Baptist Church, Martin findsherself involved in many ministries.
She shares with younger people,dont let fear keep you from goingafter opportunities. If you take thechance, these experiences can deeplyenrich your life much as they havemine.
Ed Duffee, Jr., 77 hes first onthe list
From legal work to community in-volvement to crossword puzzles, EdDuffee, Jr., always looks for solutions.Duffees friends and family knowtheyll always find a crossword withinreach, part of his daily practice to helpkeep his mind sharp. His determina-tion to find solutions isnt limited tochallenging puzzles, but stands evidentin his accomplishments.
After graduating from Florida A &M University, Duffee enlisted in theU.S. Army, spending three years trav-eling both domestically and abroad.While stationed in Germany, he real-ized his desire was to become a lawyer.
In 1965, Duffee graduated first inhis class from Florida A&Ms lawschool and landed a job with Floridasthen-Secretary of State, Tom Adams.Duffee proudly claims the distinctionof being the first African-Americansince Reconstruction to work in a pro-fessional position in the Capitol. Hewas also the first African-American tohold an instructor position at the Flori-da State University College of Law.
Duffees sense of justice is evidentfrom his career choices. He estab-lished his own law firm, was a found-ing member of the Tallahassee UrbanLeague, and served as member of aJudicial Nominating Commission, anadministrative judge and an unemploy-ment fraud prosecutor.
Even after his retirement in 2004,Duffee remains active in the communi-
ty. He serves on the board for MiracleHill Nursing Home, stays busy withOmega Psi Phi fraternity, the NAACP,the Southern Christian LeadershipConference and the Tallahassee SeniorFoundation, which he served as presi-dent for two terms.
In his free time he enjoys fishing,farming vegetables and spending timewith his family, and he is a deacon atSt. Marys Primitive Baptist Church.He and his wife Alberta have a son anda daughter.
Duffee has established a stronglegacy for young minority profession-als to follow. He encourages youngerindividuals to never take shortcuts.Be diligent and see it through, hesays.
Dottie Daniels, 78, searching toserve
Dottie Daniels knows that if youwant to help others, you cant alwayswait for them to come to you. Some-times you have to go out and bringyour generous spirit to them. Almostthree decades ago, Daniels turnedtragedy into inspired commitment toothers. As a result, she is now widelyknown as the bread lady, helping ourcommunitys neediest residents makeit to another day.
Daniels left the mountains of NorthCarolina for Tampa back in the 50s.There she met her husband and togeth-er they moved to Tallahassee. Theyeach had two children, and this ex-panded Daniels family became her
whole world. Sadly, in 1986 she lost oneof her beloved children. But instead ofletting her heart be filled with despair,she filled it with people.
On her journey to turn sadness intosomething positive, Daniels beganvolunteering at a homeless center.Noticing that the pantry was stockedonly with PB&J, she became deter-mined to fill the void by foundingAgape Food Ministry. For the past 20years, she has provided food to thosein low-income neighborhoods. Togetheras a partnership with Publix, she picksup bread and delivers it to numerousapartment complexes and neighbor-hoods four times a week. She servesothers through affiliations with the BigBend Homeless Coalition, LighthouseChildrens Home, Westgate, CAREMinistry and Good Samaritan Ministry.
Daniels actively seeks people tohelp. With the support of an outstand-ing team, she goes into the woods andvisits tent communities populated withthose less fortunate, bringing food andclothing and sometimes even takingthem to the doctor for check-ups. Shesimilarly extends a helping hand to theelderly, ensuring that even the sim-plest tasks receive the attention theyneed.
Each relationship Daniels forms isunique and special, and she is workingto pass her philosophy to the next gen-eration. She tells others, Always makeyourself available to minister to theless fortunate. Because each circum-stance is different, be careful not tojudge.
L E T T H E S I LV E R S TA R S S H I N E
Edwina Martin Ed Duffee Jr. Dottie Daniels
The listed presentations, massageand fitness classes at the TallahasseeSenior Center are $2 unless other-wise indicated. For info, call 891-4000, 891-4042 or visit our website atwww.talgov.com/seniors.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS!
FUN AND GAMES FOR AHEALTHIER BRAIN
Thursdays, April 23 May 28, 910a.m .
A unique curriculum each weekkeeps your brain active, healthy, andhappy. Join us for fun, prizes, andcognitive fitness. Presented by MattHogan.
SELF DEFENSE AND SAFETY FORSENIORS
Thur., May 28, 10:30 a.m. noon
TPD presents an informative andinteractive program to help olderadults stay safe. Wear comfortableclothing.
TOOLS TO QUIT: A SMOKINGCESSATION WORKSHOP
Mon., June 1 & July 6, 2:30 4:30p.m.
Program developed by ex-smokers,for those who want to becomeex-smokers. Attend one of thesehighly effective class/support groupsif you are ready to quit smokingnow. Nicotine patches provided atno charge. Offered by Big BendAHEC. Call 224-1177 to register.
CRMC PHYSICIANS SPEAK:SLEEPING DISORDERS
Wed., June 10, 11 a.m. noon
The second in a series of lectures bylocal physicians. Presented by Dr.Rajagopalan, pulmonologist withCRMC.
AGING AND EXERCISE
Mon., June 15, 11 a.m. noon
Enjoy the community outreachprogram that focuses on educatingthe elderly population about thediverse benefits of exercise for theaging individual. Offered by DavidEberhart, TMH Pulmonary Rehabili-tation.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
TSC Health Suite, 10 a.m. noonunless noted
Blood Pressure: Wed. & Thur.
Glucose: Every Wed.
Vision/Glaucoma: Thur., June 18Offered by Eye Associates
Hearing Screenings: Tue., May 12(10 11 a.m.) Offered by AudiolgyAssociates; Wed., May 13 & July 8Offered by Audibel
Pulse Oximetry Screenings:Thurs., June 4 & July 2
Hearing Screenings and T-CoilChecks: (to see if compatible withthe new TSC hearing loop) Tue., June16 Offered by Audiology Associates
MASSAGE, MEDITATIONAND REIKI
REIKI
Tue., May 19, June 2, 16, & 30, July 1410:30 a.m. noon, Susie Howell,Reiki Master, and friends
MEDITATION ANDMINDFULNESS GUIDELINES
Tue., May 19 & June 16 10:30 11:30a.m. Health Suite. Offered one Tues-day each month in conjunction withReiki, these encounters introduce
you to meditation. Taught by LeslieHanks' Yoga Unlimited.
MASSAGE Tue., May 26 10 a.m. noon, NormaReesor, LMT; Thur., May 28 10 a.m noon, Ryan Sullivan, LMT
FITNESS
MINDFUL MOVEMENT
Tue., 11 a.m. noon. Taught by LoriRoberts.
BRAIN-BODY-BALANCEMon., 1:30 2:30 p.m. An active-aging fall prevention program spe-cifically created to train and re-verse many types of aging. Fusesmovement with neuroplasticity toimprove: balance, various functionsof the brain, reflex and daily skills.Taught by Kathy Gilbert.
CHAIR YOGAFri., 11 a.m. noon, A gentle yogaworkout for increased mobility,bladder control, self-esteem, andmental focus. Taught by BridgetWelch.
LIFE EXERCISETue. and Thur., 9:30 10:30 a.m., byinstructor Pomeroy Brinkley. Aero-bics, light weights, stretching,strengthening and balance exercises.Suitable for everyone.
TAI CHI:Wed. and Fri., 10 11 a.m.
ZUMBA GOLD:Thur., 5:30 6:30 p.m. $5 (55+) $7others
YOGAMon. and Wed., 5:30 7 p.m., taughtby Pamela Hunter. Vigorous practicefor adults including poses, relax-
ation, and mediation. Wear comfort-able clothes and bring yoga mat (ifyou have one). $10 (55+) $12 others
PODIATRY SCREENING &FOOT CAREThur., July 9, 12:30 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & footspecialist cuts toenails and assessesfoot problems. Doctor accepts Medi-care, Medicaid, and secondary insur-ance, which may cover costs for thisservice if you have diabetes, vasculardisease, neuropathy, renal failure,MS, or are on blood thinner Couma-din. Otherwise, $25. No appoint-ment necessary.
Health & Fitness
Staying fit!Rubia Byrdcarries theSeniorGamestorch asfamily runsalongside.The TorchRun kickedoff the 2015games inTallahasseeand runnersledathlethes toa welcomereceptionhosted byAnnaJohnson.
HEARING AND TECHNOLOGY EXPOWhen: Tue., May 12, 10 a.m. noon
What: May is Better Hearing Month! Expo emphasizes theinterconnectedness of hearing and overall health as promoted bythe Better Hearing Institute. Participate in health and hearingscreenings, talk with vendors, take home a telephone for thehearing impaired from FTRI, and enjoy the presentations.Presented by Audiology Associates.
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SOUTHSIDE OUTREACHA wide range of no-cost healthscreenings and a monthly Senior Dayis offered for adults 55 + in the Bondcommunity and in south Tallahassee.Southside Senior Day is 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. The events offer livelyand engaging programs. Each in-cludes exhibitors, health screenings,and lunch. Donations accepted forall programs. For information onSouthside activities, call 891-4000.
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR DAYEvents held at Jake Gaither Commu-nity Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Drive,10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Must makereservation for lunch. Call 891-4009.$3 Wed., June 3 Getting Healthy,Staying Healthy Wellness Fair No Senior Day in July!
WELLNESS CIRCLES11 a.m. noon. Casual settings withcoffee and snacks for various healthrelated discussions, demonstrations,guest speakers and health screen-ings. $2.
Jack McLean Community Center700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819 Tue., May 12, Making HealthySmoothies Tue., June 9, Program to be an-nounced No Wellness Circle in July!
Jake Gaither Community Center801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940 Wed., May 20, Making HealthySmoothies Wed., June 17, Program to beannounced No Wellness Circle in July!
LUNCH & LEARNS,LIFELONG LEARNING All Lunch & Learns are 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and offer lively and en-gaging programs for adults 55+.Each includes exhibitors, healthscreenings and information, andlunch. These events are a programof the Tallahassee Senior Center &Foundation, funded by the LeonCounty Board of County Commis-sioners. $6.
NOTE: NO LUNCH & LEARNS IN JULY
BRADFORDVILLE LUNCH &LEARN AT WILDWOODPRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIPHALL
100 Ox Bottom Road, Wednesdays,May 13 (a FIELD TRIP) & June 10, call891-4065 for info.
CHAIRES-CAPITOLA LUNCH &LEARN AT DOROTHY C. SPENCECOMMUNITY CENTER
4768 Chaires Cross Road. Tuesdays,May 26 & June 23
FORT BRADEN LUNCH & LEARNAT FORT BRADEN COMMUNITYCENTER
16387 Blountstown Hwy. Tuesdays,May 19 & June 16
LAKE JACKSON LUNCH & LEARNAT LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITYCENTER
Huntington Oaks Plaza, 3840 N.Monroe St., Suite 301. Thursdays,May 21 & June 18
Canasta, Cards and Games: Tues-days, 1 4 p.m., $1 per class
MICCOSUKEE LUNCH & LEARNAT MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITYCENTER
13887 Moccasin Gap Road. Thurs.,June 4
Bus to Walmart: June 5 & July 3
Miccosukee Computer Classes:
At Miccosukee Community Center:May 15 & 22, June 12, 19, 26 & July 10
WOODVILLE LUNCH & LEARN ATWOODVILLE COMMUNITYCENTER
8000 Old Woodville Rd. Thursdays,May 14 & June 11
NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESSSITESEach class $2 (55+), $3 others.
ALLEGRO4501 Shannon Lakes Drive W.
Brain, Body, Balance: Wed., 2 3p.m. with Kathy Gilbert.
BRADFORDVILLE FITNESS
NOTE: held at Bannerman Crossing,6668 Thomasville Rd, Unit 14
Senior Fitness Beginners: Tue. & Thur.,10:30 11:15 a.m. Intermediate: Tue. & Thur., 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Class: Tue. & Thur., 1 2 p.m.
CHAIRES-CAPITOLA DOROTHYC. SPENCE COMMUNITY CENTER
Senior Fitness: Mon., Wed. & Fri.,8:30 9:30 am
Seated Fitness: Tue & Thur, 9:30 10:30 a.m.
FORT BRADEN COMMUNITYCENTER
Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 10:30 11:30 a.m.
JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITYCENTER
Super Seniors Fitness with Ed-wina Martin: Tue., Wed. & Thur., 10 11 am (no charge)
JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITYCENTER
Mindful Movement: Moving forBetter Balance: Thur., 11 a.m. noon
LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITYCENTER
Mindful Movement: Thur.,1 2 p.m.
MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITYCENTER
Senior Fitness: Tue. & Thur.,11:15 noon
OPTIMIST PARK, 1355INDIANHEAD DRIVE
Brain, Body, Balance: Tue.,10 11 a.m. with Kathy Gilbert.
WOODVILLE COMMUNITYCENTER
Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 8:30 9:30 a.m.
Leon County Outreach
Bradfordville Lunch & Learn participant Donna Guthrie enjoys a visit with exhibitor Alexandria Thompson from the Leon County Tax Collectors Office.Access to local services and resources is helpful to many of the participants, but what keeps them coming back is the friendly atmosphere and the chanceto connect with other active, mature adults. I learn so much every time I come, says Mary Johnson who frequents the Woodville Lunch and Learn.
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Capital City Senior Games 2015
Ready, aim, shoot to win
At the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center, (l to r) archers take aim. Cheryl Bakker runs the 800 meterfor a Gold Medal!
Leigh Ceci, Carolyn Faust, Sheila Salyer, Barbara Rodman, Rose Blackburn and Bonnie Abellera get ready to shoothoops.
Javelin thrower Belinda Wharton gets a boost from sideline cheeringenthusiast Bobby Ellison. Wharton threw 25.46 meters in 55-59 age group.
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BY THE NUMBERS
CAPITAL CITY SENIOR GAMES 2015
319 Athletes
9 Age Divisions
69 Volunteers
10 Torch Bearers
279 Gold Medals
46 Events
12 Venues
88 Age of oldest athlete, Bill Stowe,Bronze Medal in Golf
14 Most Events of One Athlete, BobKeller, Age 81
73 in Golf, Johnny Lee Brown,75-79
6:39 Fastest 1500 Meter Race,Joseph McVeigh, 70-74
25.75 Triple Jump, JamiyaAmuwo, 65-69
256 Highest Bowling Score, RichardLeslie, 65-69
127 Long Jump, Jocelyn Lowther,60-64
855 Score in Archery, RickHardman, 55-59
86 Points in Basketball Shooting,Doug Carlson, 50-54
81 Points in Basketball Shooting,Leigh Ceci, 50-54
34.9 Meters Discus, IvanMaldonado, 50-54
315 Pounds in Power Lifting,Michael Mitts, 50-54
40.6 Meters Javelin, CharlesWilliams, 50-54
MANY THANKS TO OURSPONSORS & PARTNERS
Capital Health Plan
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Audiology Associates
Tallahassee Spine Center, Dr. KeithWest, D.C.
Visit Tallahassee Sports Council
Friends of Our Parks
Tallahassee Senior CenterFoundation
Parks, Recreation & NeighborhoodAffairs
Larae Donnellan and JudyLyle are competing at the 2015National Senior Games in aneffort to put Tallahassee onFloridas Pickleball map. Witha womens doubles medal totheir credit from the 2014 Flor-ida International Senior Games& State Championships, theyqualified for the 2015 NationalSenior Games in Bloomington/Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minneso-ta and will play in the crowdedand talented 65-69 age group.
It will be interesting, saidDonnellan, speaking betweengames at the Lafayette ParkSue McCollum Center. Judyand I are training like crazy.We play six or seven days aweek.
Donnellan and Lyle comefrom creative backgrounds.Larae Donnellan recently re-tired as a journalism and pub-lic relations professor at Flori-da A&M after a career in high-er education that began in1975. Judy Lyle is an artist whomade and sold her own pottery.
Since their retirements, theduo exploded on the FloridaPickleball scene and are takingsteps to shape Tallahassee asthe next hotbed of the sport inNorth Florida. Donnellan start-ed playing pickleball while stillworking at FAMU but herschedule only allowed her toplay once or twice a week.Once she retired on June 30,2014, there has been no lookingback.
Im really having fun as asenior athlete, Donnellan said.I have always been busy andactive in my career and havealways been competitive. Ivefound another part of me. Thespirit Donnellan brings to thegame is reflected in Lyle, whohas a strong tennis backgroundof playing at a high level. Sheplayed on several league teamsover the years at the number
one position and according toDonnellan, is the best femalepickleball player in Tallahas-see. Im a newcomer to thesport, Lyle said. Ive onlybeen playing about two years.Most of the top pickleballteams have a tennis back-ground.
Lyle seems to be the strate-gist of the Tallahassee duo andclaims she is still learning thedifferent strategies and shotsof the game. She watchesvideos of top players onlineand videos her own matches to
find ways to improve. In pick-leball, you can improve withage, she said. Its more of anet game and theres not asmuch movement. The size ofthe court allows people to pickit up and improve their gamein their senior years.
With Donnellans enthusi-asm for the game, evident atFlorida Senior Day, where shedemonstrated with local part-ners and curious onlookers inthe Capitol Courtyard, com-bined with Lyles strategicinsights and talent, expect a
smashing success.Other Tallahassee senior
athletes registered to competein the 2015 National SeniorGames, July 3-16, 2015 inBloomington/Minneapolis/St.Paul, Minnesota (as of April20) include Kermit Brown(Archery), Barbara Goltz(Swimming) Anthony Hardi-man (Golf) and Carol ZippyWartenberg (Softball).
Nick Gandy is Director of Communicationsfor Florida Sports Foundation.
Senior games
Local womens duo serving Tallahasseepickleball doubles to national audienceNick GandyFlorida Sports Foundation
Pictured and winning Gold: Diana Castelli, of Boca Raton and Eileen Tuckman from Boynton Beach; capturing Silverare (on left) Judy Lyle and Larae Donnellan, Tallahassee; Sandie Crouse and Gail Spires of North Fort Myers (right)take Bronze. Donnellan and Lyle head to Nationals!
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The 6th annual Lifelong Learning Extravaganza attracted nearly 400
participants from the greater Tallahassee area, some as far away as Atlanta.
Fifty-one classes were offered this year at a variety of venues as far north as
Thomasville and as far south as the Gulf of Mexico. On-site learning and
experiences took place at venues such as Tallahas-
see Museum, the Florida Historic Capitol Mu-
seum, Council on Arts & Culture, B Sharps Jazz
Caf, and the MagLab just to mention a few.
Participants enjoyed lectures, tours, outdoor
hikes, boat cruises, cooking and canning classes,
entertainment, sing-a-longs, dinner, and mini-
festivals. It was a power-packed week of fun, leisure learning, and new ex-
periences. 2016 L3X will be offered April 4-8.
Whole Foods Market, OLLIE and FSU sponsored this years extravaganza
in a partnership with the TSC & Foundation, Leon County Senior Outreach,
Tallahassee Museum, TCC, and Westminster Oasks Retirement Community.
We hope you enjoy the memories captured here.
POWER-PACKED
LEARNINGFrom starfish to scones, participantscovered the educational waterfront
What do you see in a day at Gulf Specimen Sea Laboratory? Its amazing whats in those tanks!
The guided hike of Leon Sinks Geological Area draws a large group of adventures for afascinating introduction to the wonders of karst topography. Hikers could marvel at the arrayof wet and dry sinkholes, peek into a cave and see early spring botanical wonders.
Eva Carrillo-Crowdis, left, ofSimply Panama appears incostume for dancing at thefirst International HeritageFestival at L3X. The colorfuland lively event brought indancers, musicians, foodsand wares from differentcultures in Tallahassee.Participating fromTallahassees internationalcommunity were thePhilippines, India, Ireland,Japan, Italy, Mexico,Scotland, the Middle East,China and Australia.
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At left, this architecturalclass takes time for fun asthey approach theGovernors Mansion andThe Grove. Other sites onthe tour included buildingson the National Register ofHistoric Places and alongthe Downtown HistoricTrail.
Night of Creature Discovery finds class up close and personal with oneof Floridas own!
Below, Scarlet (LynnKimmel) pours tea for herspecial guests. This popularevent at Taras Tea Roompresents a warm andinviting room for teasippers, lovers of southernscones and tall tales.Westminster Oaks hostedthe beautifully staged teawith just the perfectambiance.
Tallahassee Senior Foundation board member Edna Owens (center)and others find that the Lake Ella Growers Market offers freshproduce just right for making a delicious meal.
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Tours open to all travelers; all toursbenefit Tallahassee Senior Center.Call 891-4004.
The Senior Center requests that youcomplete a participation form priorto all tours.
TRAVEL LEADERS
Please call Joanie at 850-701-3745 orRosetta at 850-891-4004 to book anyof tours.
PEACHES ARE INJune 11, $77 pp. Ride to Fort Valley,GA, for a visit of the Lane SouthernOrchards. Your Peachy tour guideshares the rich history of the MiddleGeorgia peach industry as you ridethrough peach and pecan orchards.Hear all about the crops grown andharvested, then walk through thepacking house. Lunch at Peach TreeCaf included. Tour also visits theAlbany Museum of Art and the 50Shades of Gray exhibit. RSVP now.Payment due May 22.
BEBOPPED AT THE SOCK HOPJuly 18, $92 pp. Travel to Crestviewfor this engaging murder mystery atthe Sock Hop. Dig out that poodleskirt or those jeans and enjoy athree-course meal at the Coach NFour Restaurant before Sock Hopbegins. This Sock Hop has the usualDJ, famous rock n roll star, giddyfans, star struck teachers and aprincipal with no principles! Allmoney due June 21.
BRANSON AUTUMN IN THEOZARKS
September 21 26. $1256 single$945 pp/double. Natchez, MS,Ghostly Tour, Grand Jubilee Varie-ty Show, Dublins Irish Tenors andCeltic Ladies, Branson Belle cruise,outdoor drama Shepherd of theHills, California Dreaming, Picnic atInspiration Tower, Hamners Unbe-lievable Variety Show, BransonSightseeing Train. $100 deposit dueJune 2, balance by Aug. 25. Pay-ments accepted.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL,ALHAMBRA DINNER THEATRE
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton.October 17, $103 per person. Youveprobably seen this funny movie, gosee this funny musical that is so evenbetter! Enjoy watching three wom-en; an overworked office manager, ajilted wife and an objectified secre-tary, conspire to get rid of theirhorrible boss. All money due Sep-tember 17.
WALK AMONG WOLVESNovember 3. $96 pp. Seacrest WolfPreserve brings you up close andpersonal with Grey, Artic and BritishColumbia wolves. Cuddle a skunkand watch playful Artic foxes in thesmall animal areawhere raccoonsand other critters also show off theirantics. Then its on to Falling WatersState Park for a Honey Baked Picnic.Money due by October 1.
FLORIDA CHRISTMAS TOURDecember 11 & 12. $270 pp double$320 single NON-REFUNDABLE $50deposit is due by September 3. TheSinging Christmas Trees in Orlando,Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales,St. Augustine Scenic Boat Ride
COACH TOURS WITH
EMERALD COAST GROUP
To book, call Rick TOLL FREE at844-333-6763 or Rosetta at 891-4004.
LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIAWITH A TASTE OF HERSHEY
October 18 24. All inclusive price!Per person/double $1495 ($50 off ifpaid in full at booking. For paymentschedule, call Rick.) ChocolateWorld, Tour of Hershey, QVC, Kitch-en Kettle Village, Amish foods,Mennonite Welcome Center forTabernacle Movie and Display,Amish shops, Hershey Farms
COLLETTE VACATIONS
TOURS
All Collette Vacations tours includeRoundtrip Air from Tallahassee,
Fees/Surcharges and Hotel Transfers.Call Rosetta at 891-4004. Visit tal-gov.com/seniors/tours and accessvideo tours.
ALASKA DISCOVERY LAND &CRUISE
Featuring a 7-night Princess Cruise.Sept. 5 17, 2015. Price begins at$4,399. Anchorage, Denali NationalPark, Denali Wilderness Tour, LuxuryDomed Rail, Whittier, HubbardGlacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Ju-neau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage
CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAINSPACE AVAILABLE ONLY
Oct. 3 11, 2015. Price begins at$4,549. British Columbia, Vancouver,VIA Rail, Jasper, Columbia Icefield,
Banff, Calgary
NORTHERN SPAIN SPACEAVAILABLE ONLY
October 16 28, 2015. Price begins at$4,249 (with early booking bonus).Madrid, Prado Museum, La Rioja,Winery Tour & Tasting, Pamplona,,San Sebastin, Bilbao, GuggenheimMuseum, Santander, Santillana delMar, Picos de Europa, Covadonga,Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela,Avila
IRISH SPENDOR
Oct. 29 Nov. 5, 2015. Price begins at$2999. Dublin, Guinness Storehouse,Blarney Castle, Killarney, DinglePeninsula, Cliff of Moher, DomolandCastle, Whiskey Distillery
2015 Travel Tours
ROSETTA LAND
Margaret Hamilton enjoys Destin and Delphins tour with Travel Leadersand Tallahassee Senior Center.
ROSETTA LAND
More than 30 travelers jump aboard the boat in Destin to watch fordolphins. The Travel Leaders tour was a benefit for TSC.
We Appreciate 2015 Silver StarsSponsors
GALAXY
Capital Health Plan
CONSTELLATION
Eye Associates of TallahasseeCapital Regional Medical Center
STARBURST
Florida Blue TallahasseeHome Instead Senior Care
Silver Stars/ SponsorsBIG DIPPER
Audiology Associates of NorthFloridaCapital Home HealthCarroll & Company, CPAsMillennium Nail and Day SpaMoose Lodge 1075Radiology Associates of Tallahassee
LITTLE DIPPER
Allegro Independent & AssistedLiving
Centre Pointe Health & RehabE. Ann Cleare, Realtor, PremierHomesDQP Copy & PrintHarborChase of TallahasseeHealing by Nature, LLCHealthSouth Rehabilitation HospitalPacifica Senior Living WoodmontSeven Hills Health & RehabilitationSheila SalyerTallahassee Memorial LifelineTallahassee Home Help Services
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GAP SUPPORTLUNCH When: Wednesdays, May 27& June 24, noon 1:30 p.m.
Where: Leon County PublicLibrary, 200 W Park, Programroom A.
What: Complimentary lunchprovided for grandparentsand other relative caregivers.Reservations required for allattending.
What better way to spend aday during Spring Break thanfishing with friends at the JoeBudd Aquatic Center? Thatsexactly what a group of Grand-parents as Parents (GaP) par-ticipants did! Grandparentsand their grandchildren whohad a holiday from schoolspent an enjoyable day fishing,hiking and having a picniclunch.
First, everyone learned howto bait their hook but mostended up leaving that job tothe professionals. Then every-one grabbed a pole and headedout to the docks. By the end ofthe hour-long fishing session,everyone had caught at least acouple fish. But the honor ofcatching the most fish and thebiggest fish went to the grand-children.
They were also the oneswho found the most insects andwildlife on the nature hike. Thehalf-mile long walk throughthe woods was guided by DougEngel and his assistants, whotaught GaP all about the wild-life that lives in the woods by
the lake. The hike ended withgrandchildren and theirgrandparents running up tothe top of the dam. All thegrand-families had a greattime together at Joe Budd. Infact, everyone wants to goback again!
Grace and Autumn Mathis would agree that nothing beats a good dayfishing.
YOU GET A POLE,ILL GET A POLE
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LEARN THE BASICS OF TAP DANCE
Tue., June 9, 10 11 a.m.
Instructor Audrey Montgomery. BallChange, Heel Clicks, Stamps, Scuffsand Shuffle. No experience needed.Express your interest to Kristy Carterat 891-4008 or Kristy.Carter@tal-gov.com.
DRUMMING: YOUVE GOTRHYTHM
Thur., July 9 & 16 10:30 11:30 a.m.
Reduce stress and feel better. Musicalbackground not required! Bring yourdrum or borrow one onsite. Facilitat-ed by Mershell Sherman.
USA BALLROOM DANCE
Saturdays, 7:30 10:30 p.m.
Dance on the largest dance floor inTallahassee. Lessons provided at 6:30pm dance night with paid entry. Alldances are smoke and alcohol free.$8/USAB Dance members and $14/non-members; $5 for students withvalid IDs.
May 16 May FlowersJune 20 Annual Black & WhiteCharity Ball Semi-formalJuly 18 Hawaiian Paradise
CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEECOMMUNITY FRIENDS OF OLDTIME DANCE)
Fridays, 7:30 10:30 p.m.
Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun.Moves similar to square dance withcaller instructing each dance beforethe music begins. $8 adults, $7 sen-iors, $5 students, $3 dancing kids.Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
No partner or experience necessary.New comers should arrive by 7:30 pm.
May 29 Sligo Line with caller SusieRudder of GainesvilleJune 12 Smoky Hollow String Bandwith caller Vicki MorrisonJuly 10 TBA
OTHER EXCITING DANCEGROUPS
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
Mondays 5:15 p.m., $4; Thursdays12:30 p.m., $2
Lace up your shoes and lets dance.From country to pop music let thebeat move your feet.
CAPITAL TWIRLERS SQUARE DANCE
Mondays 7:30 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level squaredancing. Level adjusted to fit dancers'skills. Please check website http://www.squaredancesites.com/cap-ital_twirlers/index.htm for details. Formore information contact Libby at385-0608 or Leisa at 443-0887.Monthly dues $12.50 per person.Visitors always welcome $5.
DANCING FOR FUN
Fridays, 2 4 p.m.
$2 (55+), $3 others. A fun dance forany age group its our love of danc-ing that keeps us young! All types ofballroom dancing. Come with orwithout a partner.
BEGINNING BALLROOM ANDSWING LESSONS
Fridays, 5:30 7 p.m.
$5. Not only Ballroom and Swingdance lessons - also included is theFox Trot, Swing, Tango, Waltz andCha Cha. No partner needed. Comemeet people and have fun!
UKULELE - BEGINNING
Fridays, 10:30 11 a.m.
Do you want to learn how to play theukulele? Bring your uke and learn toplay in a relaxed environment. Noreservation needed. $1
UKULELE HOUR
Fridays, 11 noon
Bring your ukulele and play withother beginning uke players! Class isdesigned for fun, playing together atyour own skill level, and learning inthe process. Review basic uke chords,learn a variety of strumming andpicking patterns, learn new chords,and pic up an assortment of ukuleletips. No reservation needed. $2
Music & Dance
MARK YOURCALENDAR
MAINTENANCE WEEK
The Tallahassee Senior Center willbe closed June 22-26 formaintenance. The center willre-open on Monday, June 29.
OTHER CLOSURES
We will be closed on Monday, May25 in honor of Memorial Day.
We will be closed Friday, July 3 inhonor of Independence Day.
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TSC is open Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Receptions free and open tothe public.
TSC ART EXHIBITIONS
ART POTPOURRI
Through May 15
An exhibition of drawings, pastelsand clay by TSC artists. Awardschosen by Amanda Karioth Thomp-son of COCA were announced at theart reception on April 3, as follows:First Place Charles C. Pierce, SecondPlace Maria Balingit, Third Place Hariette Bradrick, Honorable Men-tions: Margaret Hamilton, SusanRobinson and Mary Rogers Brown.Guests at the reception chose thePeoples Choice Awards: Best Use ofColor Nancy Smith, Favorite Land-scape Nancy Smith, Favorite Por-trayal of Animals Margaret Hamil-ton, Overall Favorite HarrietteBradrick.
CREATIVITY IN OILS ANDACRYLICS
May 22 July 31
TSC Auditorium 2nd Floor. A won-derful array of paintings by TSCartists. Art Reception Friday, June5, 6 8 pm.
COLOR OF THE YEAR MARSALA
May 15 July 28
TSC First Floor Dining Room. TSCparticipants create artwork andphotographs featuring the PantoneColor for 2015 Marsala, a deepwarm red-brown color.
SPECIAL UPCOMING ARTWORKSHOPS
Art workshops require pre-regis-tration and payment one weekbefore the first class. Most meetonce a week with a beginning andend date. They are at the Tallahas-see Senior Center unless otherwiseindicated.
NEW! DOODLE WITH APURPOSE, MILLIERUFFLES-SMITH
Thursdays, 1 3:30 pm, TSC claystudio.
Session A June 11 & 18 (two classmeetings). Session B - July 2 & 9 (twoclass meetings). Creative playtimefor the non-artist and the experi-enced artist. Millie provides a pleth-ora of art tools and leads youthrough creative process to an ab-
stract artwork that you will love.Class fee for each two-class session$18 (55+), $22 others, plus $15 artsupply fee for the two weeks formaterials used in class.
ENCHANTING CARDS, MARYSARGENT
Offered monthly, on second Wed, 1 3 pm, May 13, June 10, July 8.
TSC clay studio. Make one-of-a-kindkeepsake, greeting cards. Materialsprovided. No preregistration re-quired. All skill levels. $5 each classmeeting.
WEEKLY STUDIO CLASSES
Ongoing studio classes meet on aweekly basis and do not requirepre-registration, just pay the daysyou attend. Instructors work withindividual students, and studentsassist and critique one another in arewarding collaborative environ-ment. It is recommended that youvisit the class and talk to the in-structor before joining the class; theinstructor will provide you with an
individualized supply list. Studioartists have the opportunity toexhibit in the centers gallery spaces.All classes are located at the SeniorCenter unless otherwise noted. Call891-4016 or email Leslie.Puckett@tal-gov.com for more information. $9per class (55+), $11 others
DRAWING ETCETERA, BARTFROST
Thur., 1 4 p.m.
Learn basic skills, about materials,rendering and composition withdemonstrations and exercises usingvarious drawing and some paintingtechniques. Students work at theirown pace on projects of their choicewith individual guidance. All skilllevels beginners welcome.
DRAWING TOGETHER, MICHAELHARRELL
Fri., 9:30 a.m. noon (No class June 5 July 10)
Learn and develop drawing tech-niques, beginners and intermediate.
OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTINGBeginners, Wed., 9:30 a.m. noonwith Charles Hazelip & Bart Frost
Intermediates, Wed., 1 4 p.m.with Charles Hazelip & Robert De-Witt Smith
Explore your creative side among afriendly, supportive group of paint-ers. Work at you own pace whilereceiving valuable critique from theinstructor as well as the other partic-ipants. The morning class is forbeginners or returning artists thatneed to review the basics. The after-noon class is for people workingtoward the next skill level, gainingexperience in composition and useof color and value in paintings. Youare encouraged to come by class tomeet the instructor, discuss thedifference between oil and acrylicpainting, and learn what art suppliesyoull need for class.
OIL PAINTING WITH ELUSTERRICHARDSON
Fri., 9 11:30 a.m.
Advanced skill level. Oil painting
technique, style, color theory andcomposition with various subjectmatter.
WATERCOLOR Tue., 9 a.m. noon, Linda Pelc; Tue.,1 4 p.m., Linda Pelc; Thu.r, 9 a.m. noon, Sue Ellen Knowles
Regarded as a challenging medium,watercolor painting will keep youon your toes and the challenge of itis part of the fun. As you learn more,practice basic techniques and learnnew ones, youll be amazed at theversatility of the medium and excit-ing ways to express yourself. Weeklyclasses usually include short demon-strations, time to paint and construc-tive critiques. All skill levels may jointhe on-going studio class at anytimeand work at their own pace, howev-er beginners are encouraged toattend a Beginner level workshopbefore joining the Studio Group.Drop by and visit the class to meetthe instructor and discuss art sup-plies needed for class.
PORTRAIT STUDIO LAB
Mon., 9 a.m. noon
Join fellow artists to practice the artof Portraiture working from a livemodel in the medium of your choice.Work in a collaborative environmentto improve your powers of observa-tion and practice skills. No instructor.Lab fee $4.
CERAMICS
Tue. & Wed. 9 a.m. noon.
TSC Clay Studio, mold/poured proc-ess & bisque items, $2 Lab fee pluscost of materials and/or kiln firingfees.
Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts
Mother and daughter Kay Kuhne and Amy Ting have been taking watercolor classes together at the Senior Centerfor eight years. Although their styles are very different, they have both won numerous awards in the art exhibitsat TSC and other regional exhibition venues.
CALL FOR ARTISTSThe Tallahassee Senior ArtistShowcase is an annual juried fineart exhibition highlighting talented,mature artists residing in the BigBend Area. Selected artworks ondisplay at the Tallahassee SeniorCenter and LeRoy Collins LeonCounty Public Library, August September. All visual art mediaconsidered (including photography,but excluding video). Artists must be55 or older and submit an entryapplication with fee by May 20.Contact TSC Art Coordinator forprospectus/entry form at 891-4016or email Leslie.puckett@talgov.com.
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Discovery through life ad-ventures thats one of themissions of the Osher LifelongLearning Institute at FloridaState University, a programfor area residents over 50 wholove learning. What that mis-sion amounts to is travel awealth of opportunities to ex-plore our country and theworld through programsplanned for OLLI at FSU mem-bers.
Even as OLLI offers a dozencourses in Tallahassee duringits three-week Maymester,members have been on theroadas near as FernandinaBeach, as far away as Parisand Normandy. OLLIs annualSpring Trip drew 50 membersto explore a lovely oceanfronttown, visit museums, enjoyOn Golden Pond at the Al-hambra Theater, take a cruiseon the Foxy Lady, visit theJacksonville Zoo, and eat at theareas top restaurants. Provingthat OLLI spans the genera-tions, the group included twotwo-generation OLLI-memberfamiliesJenny Crowley andher mother, Betty Huston, andPaul Downing and Marie Cant-well, accompanied by theirchildren, Eric and Beth Carter.
While one group of lifelonglearners stayed in Florida fortheir life adventure, anothergroup traveled to France tovisit memorials of war in Nor-mandy and Paris as an exten-sion of OLLIs World War IIclasses. They toured the land-marks of D-Day, learned aboutlife in Paris during the Germanoccupation, experienced theMemorial Peace Museum,visited UNESCO World Heri-tage sites, and viewed the Ba-yeux Tapestry, Mont St. Micheland Chartres Cathedral.
Also on tap for this summer a study trip to Spain. Agroup of 25 OLLI travelers willspend nearly two weeks inBarcelona in June to study thecitys striking architecture-from Roman and medievaldefensive walls to Antoni Gau-dis spectacular buildings tocontemporary masterpieces.
Under the tutelage of instruc-tor Arlene Pabon, the OLLIgroup will also visit Madridand Valencia, among otherimportant Spanish sites, expe-riencing the powerful andpotent cultural mix that isSpanish culture. Preparationfor the trip through course-work and group meetingshelps ensure that travelershave an optimal learning andtravel experience.
Filling out OLLIs scheduleof summer travel is the gran-deur of the American Westfeaturing six National Parksand other exciting sites, in-cluding Yellowstone, the
Grand Canyon, Zion, LakePowell, Salt Lake City andJackson Hole, the incredibleBighorn Mountains and thegreat Sioux Nations Territory,Mt. Rushmore and CrazyHorse Monument, Denver andRocky Mountain NationalPark. Students who participat-ed in OLLIs Spring 2015 class,Our Parks Rock: Geology ofthe National Parks, taught byMaureen Haberfeld, will bewell prepared to make themost of this trip.
For more information onOLLI classes and travel activ-ities, visit olli.fsu.edu or call850-644-3520.
OLLI explorations near and far
LINDA KILGORE
Above, OLLI Spring Trip travelersBonnie Litterell, Nancy O'Farrell,Mike O'Farrell and John Kilgoreget set to board the bus toJacksonville and FernandinaBeach.
At left, Immediate OLLI pastpresident Eileen Sperl-Hawkinsand husband Chris Hawkins enjoyParis during their OLLI tour ofFrance and World War IImemorials.
Fran Conaway
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FACTS
Florida has passed New York inpopulation, growing by nearly 800people each day in 2014, moving itfrom 4th in the country to the 3rdmost populous state.
With more than 4.8 million residentsage 60 and older, Florida currentlyranks first in the nation in percent-age of elders. Floridas senior pop-ulation is expected to increase to 7.1million by 2030.
73% of Americans over age 45 wantto stay in their homes for life; how-ever, most homes are not designedto accommodate the needs of peo-ple over age 65. According to theCDC, thousands of older Americansfall at home every year.
Residents age 65 and older areresponsible for 35.9% of homeown-ership in Florida and 27.4% in LeonCounty. Nationwide, homeownersage 65 and older have enoughwealth to cover nursing home costsfor 42 months. However, the aver-age older renter cannot afford evenone month in a nursing home.
The vast majority of seniors in the USwish to age in place but most ofthese seniors live in suburbs or ruralcommunities without access topublic transportation.
Choose Tallahassee, a programdesigned to describe and market thewide variety of cultural, educationaland outdoor activities in the area,attracts retirees from other counties/states/countries and enhances thecitys status as one of the top tenbargain retirement spots, the topretirement destination for babyboomers, and one of the top eightretirement areas for cities withcollege football programs.
Sources: usatoday.com;elderaffairs.state.fl.us;
jchs.harvard.edu/research; eldercare.gov;shimberg.ufl.edu; forbes.com;
choosetallahassee.com
There are housing resources in thiscommunity that could enhance theindependence and well-being ofseniors by helping them remain intheir homes.
HOME OWNERSHIP
SENIORS REAL ESTATESPECIALISTS (SRES)
SRES designees demonstrateknowledge and expertise to counselsenior clients through the majorfinancial and lifestyle transitionsinvolved in relocating, refinancingor selling a home. To find an SRESin Tallahassee, please visit the web-site. Several are listed below.
E. Ann Cleare, Premier - homesbypremier.com, acleare@comcast.net 544-0109
Angie Goodman, Keller WilliamsRealty- agoodmove.us, angieg@kw.com 321-4666
Debbie Gerber-Mahan,PrimeSouth Properties-debgerber.com, deb@debger-ber.com 545-8164
Kathy Rivenbark, Coldwell Banker-coldwellbanker.com, sellingtally@gmail.com 386-6160
HOME REPAIRSA list of resources available to sen-iors for home repairs can be foundat talgov.com/seniors.
IMPORTANT RESOURCESHome safety Checklist forSeniors: cpsc.gov
Home Modifications for Seniors:eldercare.gov
Home Modifications for LowIncome Individuals:rebuildingtogether.org
Home Modification and RepairProviders: homemods.org/directory/index.shtml
Granny Flats: eldercottages.com
Homestead and Low IncomeSenior Tax Exemption: leonpa.org
Foreclosure and ReverseMortgage Counseling:tallahasseelenders.org
Help with Mortgage Payments:flhardesthithelp.org
Financing Programs: floridahousing.org
SUBSIDIZED SENIOR HOUSINGApplications for subsidized seniorhousing may be made by contactingeach facility below. All of the facil-ities are located in Tallahassee. Thelast two facilities are for disabledindividuals but can include seniors ifthey are meet disability require-
ments.
Bethel Towers224-2486, 324 N. Martin Luther KingBlvd.
Casa Calderon Apartments 222-4026, 800 W. Virginia St.
Westminster Gardens 224-8021, 301 E. Carolina St.
Lake Ella Manor 224-1341, 1433 N. Adams St.
Miccosukee Hills Apartments 878-5844, 3201 Miccosukee Rd.
Miracle Village, Inc. 222-0561, 1208 Birmingham St.
Oakridge Townhouses 942-4777, 290 Ross Road
Gibb Mabry Village574-4663, 2441 Roberts Ave.
Gibb Oakridge Village942-4777, 274 Ross Road
RESOURCES
Tallahassee Housing Authority:tallha.org
Catholic Charities: ccnwfl.org
Capital Area Community Action:cacaainc.org
Tallahassee Urban League: talul.org
Housing and UrbanDevelopment: hud.gov
Housing Options: n4a.org (under brochures)
OTHER SENIOR APARTMENTS
Jamestown Woods Apartments386-3006, 3150 Windsong Dr.
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIESRetirement communities in Tallahas-see are listed below. Some retire-ment communities offer meals andsocial/leisure activities, transporta-tion for basic services and haveassisted living/nursing home careavailable.
Cherry Laurel RetirementResidence656-8758, 1009 Concord Rd.
Allegro Heritage Oaks668-4004, 4501 W. Shannon LakesDr.
Westminster Oaks RetirementCommunity878-1136, 4449 Meandering Way
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont562-4123, 3207 N. Monroe St.
RESOURCESSenior Living Communities:seniorresource.com
Search for RetirementCommunities: seniorhousingnet.com
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging:snapforseniors.com
Retirement Living InformationCenter: retirementliving.com
MEMORY CARE FACILITIES
There are several secure facilities inTallahassee for individuals withmemory care problems.
Clare Bridge 309-7500, 1980 Centre Pointe Blvd.
Harbor Chase of Tallahassee531-0404, 100 John Knox Rd.
Tallahassee Memory Care668-2884, 2767 Raymond Diehl Road
RESOURCES
Alzheimers Project, Inc.:alzheimersproject.org
Tallahassee MemorialNeuroscience Center:tmh.org/services/neuroscience
Home Safety for Householdsthat Include a Relative withDementia: familydoctor.org
Dementia and Alzheimers Care(including housing):helpguide.org
ASSISTED LIVINGFACILITIES
Assisted living facilities are congre-gate living facilities providing atleast one personal care service,meals and arrangement of socialand leisure activities. The list belowincludes Tallahassee and the sur-rounding areas.
Brookdale Hermitage Boulevard422-3397, 1780 Hermitage Blvd.,Tallahassee
Bell Road Human Services, Inc.539-8510, 182 Bell Road, Havana
Broadview Assisted Living386-4300, 2110 Fleischmann Rd.,Tallahassee
L & L Assisted Living Community,Inc.877-3527, 4211 Chaires Crossroad,Tallahassee
Harbor Chase of Tallahassee531-0404, 100 John Knox Rd., Talla-
hassee
Allegro Heritage Oaks668-4004, 4501 W. Shannon LakesDr., Tallahassee
Lindas Assisted Living Facility980-7877, 2069 Dellwood Dr., Talla-hassee
Magnolia House875-1334, 1125 Strong Rd., Quincy
St. Augustine Plantation309-1982, 2507 Old St. AugustineRd., Tallahassee
Westminster Oaks and Village878-1136, 4449 Meandering Way,Tallahassee
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont562-4123, 3207 N. Monroe St., Talla-hassee
RESOURCESDepartment of Elder Affairs:elderaffairs.state.fl.us
Agency for Health CareAdministration (AHCA):ahcamyflorida.com
AHCA Licensed Assisted LivingFacilities: floridahealthfinder.gov
Assisted Living Facility Checklist:aarp.org
OTHER HOUSING
Veterans Homeless Program521-5767. Helps with finding hous-ing, two apartment complexes with50+ units for homeless veterans andabout 100 slots for rental subsidies.All requests must go through thesocial worker at the VA clinic.
Homeless Shelters and SpecialHousing Programs891-4043. Contact the TallahasseeSenior Center at the above phonenumber to obtain information onemergency or special housing pro-grams.
Note: This information is not guaranteed tobe all-inclusive and does not imply endorse-ment of any persons, offices or agencies byTallahassee Senior Services.
Senior Housing Resource Information
HELPLINES AND HOTLINESAbuse Hotline: 800-962-2873
Area Agency on Aging, ElderHelpline: 800-963-5337
Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352
Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227
2-1-1 Big Bend: 617-6333 or 211
Please join the Tallahassee SeniorFoundation today. Your contributionpays for programs and enhancesservices. Mail or drop off your annu-al membership contribution at theSenior Center.
MEMBERSHIP
Seniors (55 and older).................$25Senior Couple .................................$40Supporter (under age 55)..........$35Non-profit Organization ............$50
KEY HOLDERS
Diamond ......................................$5,000Platinum ......................................$2,000Gold ................................................$1,000Silver .................................................$500Bronze ..............................................$250Friend ................................................$100
Thank you for being a key to activeaging! Send your contribution to:Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N.Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32303
GOLD KEY HOLDERS
Roy C. YoungSilver Key HoldersVirginia K. Craig; Dr. Mike Francis;Myron & Judy Hayden; Phillip Welsh
BRONZE KEY HOLDERS
Doug & Melanie Carlson; BarbaraJudd; Dr. Clifford K. & Mary Madsen;Jay McGlon; Andrew J. McMullian,III; Edna Owens
FRIEND KEY HOLDERS
Steve & Yvonne Brown; JenniferClinard; Dr. Marie E. Cowart; EnidDavey; Charlene DeMarco; DollieDoty; Charles W. & Judith A. Ehr-hardt; Cynthia Hall; Candace G.Hundley; Willma Johnson; Ronald A.Kanen; Audrey J. Kuehl; Earl & BethLines; Elda Martinko; Mary AnnMathers; Drs. Bill & Alice Pomidor;Dana Preu; Jane Quinton; Dr. & Mrs.Terry & Marilyn Reisman; Kermit &Kathleen Rose; Jo Ann Sewell; Jo-sephine G. Smyly; Betty Soderholm;John D. & Frances Stiles; Beverly &Adrian Wells; William Wertman &William Fontaine; John L. & Linda M.Williams; Edward Wynn
MOTHERS DAYDONATIONS
In honor of: Linda L. MeyerBy: Ms. Lisa Meyer
In honor of: Mary SalyerBy: Ms. Sheila Salyer
In memory of: Marge PotterBy: Mr. Phil Potter
In memory of: Ruby E. RiversBy: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rivers
FATHERS DAY DONATIONS
In memory of: Ray Dean MeyerBy: Ms. Lisa Meyer
In memory of: Thomas HowellRiversBy: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rivers
In memory of: Herb Jack Sa-lyerBy: Ms. Sheila Salyer
HONORARIUM DONATIONS
In honor of: Hella Spellman 25Women You Need To KnowBy: Janice Daly, Lisa Meyer
In honor of: Pamela E. Flory &Chuck LeeBy: Kermit & Kathleen Rose
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In memory of: Theora Frisbee
By: Rose Blackburn, Lelia Doolittle,Karen Inman, Sheila Salyer
IN APPRECIATION OF
AARP Tax AideBy: Donie Ann Henderson, LisaMeyer, Barbara Pottschmidt
Capital City Senior GamesBy: Judge & Mrs. Harry Anstead
TALL Class 8
By: Steve & Yvonne Brown
L3XBy: Hazel M. Oliver
Favorite ActivitiesBy: Charles W. & Judith A. Ehrhardt;Timothy & Julianne Hare; Carolyn D.Hawkins; Virginia Horak; Ronald A.Kanen; Darlene Wilke
Portrait ArtBy: John Felton
Leon County Senior OutreachBy: Jo Ann Sewell
Swimming and ArtBy: Enid Davey
Be a Key Holder
See KEY HOLDERS Page 19
Tallahassee Moose Lodge 1075 donates $1000 to TSC & Foundation. Mike Stillwell makes the presentation to Sheila Salyer, manager of Tallahassee SeniorServices.
THANK YOU, DONORS!Tallahassee Senior Foundationappreciates our most recent donors.
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NEW AND RENEWING
MEMBERS
Jeanne C. Alderson; Joseph Allaire;Maureen R. Antworth; Dick & GayleArbes; Linda Ard; Efren & EmerlindaBaltazar; Ellen Baxter; Bruce & SusanBechard; Andrea Billings; GeraldBlaisdell & Onez O'Neal; Mary Blasi-ni; Ron & Genny Blazek; Norman &Ann Booth; Mary Bowers; Anna L.Brandt; Richard Brittingham; Ken &Sharon Brock; Carol Lynch Brown;Ben & Carolyn Brown; Clarice Byrd;Rubia Byrd; Jacqueline Chiricos;Collier & Jan Clark; Dr. Simone Clem-hout; Lillie K. Cloud; Claudia Coaker;Martha S. Cook; Maria Lessie Correa;Mary Lou Corriveau; Lloyd W. Cory;Julie Costas; Eva Curry; Janice Daly;Booker & Faye Daniels; June Davis;Irene Dearden; Jim & Noel DeLong;Nancy Dodson; Margaret Dowdy;Gail Downing; Ed & Alberta Duffee;M. J. Eibeck; Rashel Ellsmore; RuthEnglish; Deanna Epley; Janet B.Erwin; Dan Evans & Brenda Black-burn; Mary H. Falls; John T. Falls, Jr.;John Felton; Viva Forman; SusanneFortune; Wynberne George; NancyO'Pry Gentry; Susan Gilson; BenGirtman; Beverly Glover; Lois Green;Sue Hall; Patsy Hammitt; ElizabethHammond; Timothy & JulianneHare; Richard & Ouida Harmon; JudyHarris; Mary Harvey; Carolyn D.Hawkins; Dan Hendrickson & SusieCaplowe; Jean M. Hewitt; Dale &Marge Hiedeman; Ralph & BarbaraHook; Virginia Horak; Mary Howard;Paula Hubbard; Billie Lee Hubble;Betty Ann Huber; Mabel Huffman;Rudy & Jeanne Hurst; Linda Hus-bands; Mary Frances Hutchens; John& Susan Hutchison; John Kirk Jack-son & Christiana T. Moore; Barbara S.James; Mary Jefferson; Jerry L. &Rauha Jessup; Polly S. Johnson;Wendy Johnston; Shirley Joyce;Dottie Katz; Mary A. Kidd; HerbertKlepper; Hazel Lee Kleppey; Tommy& Tadako Knight; Patricia H. Kraft;Mark & Shirley Krause; Paul Lacarelli& June Coleman; Ms. Dean C. La-Fleur; Mr. John Laney; Linda S. Lar-sen; Michael A. & Harriett Lawrence;Sandra Lawson; Dennis & Carol Lee;Kathy M. Lee; Chuck & Muriel Lee;Marcus Little; Patty Lollis; StevenLovasz; Edward & Frances Mack;Charles & Ricki Maddox; Monheim &Grace Manassa; Fernita E. Martin;Jim & Susan Mau; Celine Melton; Joe& Christine Mills; Billie Milner; DorisMims; Jim Moore; DeVoe & ShirleyMcEwan Moore; Merton E. Munson;Robert & Janet Newburg; Mary Ann
Nita; Ed & Linda Oaksford; Anna L.Ohlson; Hazel M. Oliver; Betty Os-mondson; Gayle Paulie Pease; JenniePetrovski; Friedrich & Zina Peuckert;Ida Pippin & Norma Smith; Dr. & Mrs.Ira B. & Roie Price; Jane M. Quinton;Sandy Randolph; Lee Rayner; RickRice & Christine Koontz; William &Patricia Riedell; Rae Roeder; MarthaRodeseike; Dorothy Ryan; William &Jeanne Ryder; Sheryl Salit; PeggySanford; Bette Scaringe; Craig Shaw& Lynn Griffin; Richard & DawnShelton; Dr. Shankar A. Shetty;Harold & Shirley Showalter; LesSipos; Gloria Jean Sleeman; CorneliaA. Smith; Maralyn Smith; MargaretSmyly; Jimmie & Nancy Spagnola;Gwendolyn J. Spencer; ElisabethSpencer; Patricia Stanley; Barbara D.Stebbins; James E. Stephens; CookieStevens; Kathy G. Strubble; Etsuko
Sudano; Loyce Farr Sulkes; ChyrsSullivan; Gloria Swanson; GeorgeSweat; Susanne Taranto; Mario L.Taylor & Margie McInnes; Robert L.Taylor; Viola Taylor; Jack & Flo Tay-lor; Gail Tedder; Juanita E. Thomas;Fred & Gena Varn; The HonorableMichelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda; SylviaWalford; Kelvin & Patti Wallace;Bernice Walters; Norma J. Washing-ton; Charlotte P. Watkins; RachelWebb; Dr. & Mrs. John M. & AdaWells, Jr.; Karen Wensing; DeborahWilliams; Cynthia G. Williams; Jerry& Janice Wise; Bob & Elaine Wood-ward; Marthine V. Woodward
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
FOUNDATION BOARD
MEMBERS
Linda Roberts, President
Donna Wells, Vice PresidentGwendolyn Spencer, TreasurerEdna Owens, SecretaryKen Brummel-Smith, M.D.Doug CarlsonMary CarrollAjay ChadaJim Davis, CPASandy DeLopezShirley Gooding-ButlerScott HarrellElda MartinkoLew WilsonBryan Desloge, EmeritusA.J. (Andy) McMullian, EmeritusSarah Neeley, Emeritus
SENIOR SERVICES
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Emily Millett, ChairJill Sandler, Vice Chair
Peter Piper, SecretaryNancy DawsPamela FloryHarry FordhamDr. Mike FrancisPatricia ParkhurstAnnie RolleAndrea RosserDr. Antonio TerraccianoFreida Travis Ed VertunoMae Williams
Be a Key HolderContinued Page 18
A copy of the official registration andfinancial information may be obtained fromthe Division of Consumer Services by callingtoll free (800-435-7352) within the state orvisiting www.800helpfla.com. Registrationdoes not imply endorsement, approval, orrecommendation by the state. Registration#CH8035.
Thank youMidtown Idol!The TSC staffreceives a checkfrom MidtownMerchantsAssociationwith StephanieEldridge (KreweDe GrasMidtownTavern) andWendy Halleck(Quarter Moon)presentingcheck to TSCmanager SheilaSalyer (centerfront).
THANK
YOU,
DONORS!
TallahasseeSeniorFoundationappreciates ourmost recentdonors.
20 SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
MAY 11
2:45p Poetry Group6p Creative Aging6p Inter. German
MAY 12
10a Hearing Expo11a Wellness Circle at JM12p Art Council6p Performance: Voces Angelorum $57:30p Stamp and Cover Club
MAY 13
10a Hearing Screenings1p Enchanting Cards1:30pm NARFE 6p USA Dance Board Meeting
MAY 14
9a Fun & Games for a Healthier Brain10:30a Lunch & Learn at WV 1:30p LLL-Gold Stars: Adv. Acting at WO (PRR)7:30p Tal-Kug Computer Club
MAY 15
1p Bridge For FunMAY 16
7:30 p USA Dance: Black & White Charity Ball
MAY 18
1p Advisory Council 5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR)6p Inter. German
MAY 19
10:30a Lunch & Learn at FB 12p Bookworm at Allegro5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR)6p TDBC Board
MAY 20
8:30a Capital Coalition on Aging11a Wellness Circle at JG 1p LCSO Advisory Council 3p Financial Counseling (by appointment only)5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR)
MAY 21
9a Fun & Games for a Healthier Brain10:30a Lunch & Learn at LJ 1:30p LLL-Gold Stars: Adv. Acting at WO (PRR)ALL Activities after 5pm are cancelled. Please reserve your spot at Silver Stars.
MAY 22 MAY 23
CENTER CLOSED
MAY 25
CLOSED for Memorial DayMAY 26
10a Massage10:30a Lunch & Learn at CC 5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR
MAY 27
12p GaP at LeRoy Collins Library (PRR 891-4027)12p Foundation Board Meeting4:30p Mentor Up5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR)
MAY 28
9a Fun & Games for a Healthier Brain10a Massage10:30a Self Defense Course 1:30p LLL-Summer Salads & Deserts (PRR)1:30p LLL-Gold Stars: Adv. Acting at WO (PRR)5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR)
MAY 29
7:30p Contra DanceMAY 30
CENTER CLOSED
JUNE 1
2:30p Quit Smoking 6p Inter. German
JUNE 2 7p FFU Investment Club
JUNE 3
10:30a Senior Day at JG JUNE 4
10a Pulse Oximetry10:30a Lunch & Learn at M1:30p LLL-Gold Stars: Adv. Acting at WO (PRR)1:30p LLL-Writing Workshop (PRR)
JUNE 5
10a WalMart Trip at M6p Art Reception
JUNE 6
CENTER CLOSED
JUNE 8
2:45p Poetry Group6p Creative Aging6p Inter. German
JUNE 9
10a Intro to Tap Dancing11a Wellness Circle at JM12p Art Council5:30p Basic Microsoft Excel (PRR)7:30p Stamp and Cover Club
JUNE 10
10:30a Lunch & Learn at B11a Physicians Speak-Current Health Issues1p Enchanting Cards1:30pm NARFE 5:30p Basic Microsoft Excel (PRR)
JUNE 11
10:30a Lunch & Learn at WV 1p Doodle with a Purpose (PRR)1:30p LLL-Gold Stars: Adv. Acting at WO (PRR)1:30p LLL-Events that Changed the World (PRR)5:30p Basic Microsoft Excel (PRR)7:30p Tal-Kug Computer Club
JUNE 12
7:30p Contra DanceJUNE 13
CENTER CLOSED
8:30 Fitness at Woodville8:30 Fitness at Chaires9:00 Crafting Bee9:00 Portraiture 9:30 French: Continuing A 10:00 French: Advanced10:00 SHINE (by appointment)10:30 Fitness at Fort Braden11:00 French: True Beginning 11:00 Counseling (by appointment)12:00 Senior Dining12:00 Quilting Bees12:30 Canasta 1:15 French: Continuing B 1:30 Brain-Body-Balance 1:30 Bridge 99ers 5:15 Beginner Line Dance 5:30 Yoga6:30 TDBC Bridge7:00 Capital City Carvers7:00 Twirlers Square Dance
9:00 Watercolor Studio9:00 Ceramics 9:30 Life Exercise 9:30 Seated Exercise at Chaires10:00 Seniors vs. Crime 10:00 Brain-Body-Balance at Optimist Park10:30 Beginners Fitness at Bradfordville10:30 Wii Bowling11:00 Mindful Movement11:15 Senior Fitness at Miccosukee11:30 Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville12:00 Senior Dining1:00 Watercolor Studio1:00 Fitness at Bradfordville1:00 TDBC Bridge1:00 Canasta, Cards and Games at Lake Jackson 2:15 Wii Games 2:15 Ping-Pong2:15 Mahjongg6:00 Guitar 6:30 OA Support8:00 SA Support
8:30 Fitness at Woodville8:30 Fitness at Chaires8:45 French: Continuing C 9:00 Ceramics 9:00 Nimble Fingers9:30 Oil & Acrylic10:00 Seniors vs. Crime 10:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Blood Pressure Check10:00 Glucose Screening10:30 Fitness at Fort Braden 11:00 Legal Services (by appointment)11:30 Pickleball Basic Lesson12:00 Senior Dining12:00 Pickleball 12:30 Bridge-a- Dears1:00 Oil & Acrylic1:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge2:00 Brain-Body Balance at Allegro5:30 Yoga 6:00 Beginning Spanish 7:00 Spanish II 7:15 Family Al-Anon
9:00 Watercolor9:30 Life Exercise 9:30 Seated Exercise at Chaires10:00 Beginning Spanish 10:00 Blood Pressure Check10:30 Wii Bowling10:30 Beginning Fitness at Bradfordville11:00 Counseling (by appointment)11:00 Mindful Movement at Jake Gaither11:15 Senior Fitness at Miccosukee11:30 Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville12:00 Senior Dining12:00 Canasta12:30 Line Dance 1:00 French Study 1:00 Drawing Etcetera1:00 Mindful Movement at Lake Jackson1:00 Fitness at Bradfordville1:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge 2:15 Ping-Pong5:30 Zumba Gold6:30 TDBC Bridge7:00 Writers Workshop7:00 Capital Chordsmen
8:30 Fitness at Chaires9:00 English 2nd Language 9:00 Oil Painting with Eluster9:30 Drawing Together 10:00 Tai Chi10:00 Social Bingo10:30 Ukulele Beginner11:00 Ukulele Hour11:00 French: Advanced11:00 Chair Yoga11:30 Pickleball12:00 Senior Dining 1:00 Model Ship Building1:30 Biblical History 2:00 Dancing for Fun5:30 Ballroom and Swing Dance Lessons6:00 Capital City Duplicate Bridge7:15 Beginners Al-Anon 7:15 Family Al-Anon
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES
CALENDAR OF WEEKLY PROGRAMS | MAY 11 JUNE 13, 2015
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER, 1400 N. Monroe Street, 891-4000LEGEND - 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 LearningSpeci] c addresses can be located at http://www.talgov.com/seniors/seniors-satellite.aspx
Silver Stars Thursday, May 21st. Purchase your tickets with Tina Niggel (850) 891-4003.
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES
CALENDAR OF BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS MAY 11 JUNE 13, 2015
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