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Active
LIVING
The magazine for Tallahassees
active boomer and senior community
2017 Silver Star honoree and Senior
Center Advisory Council member Annie
Rolle, and awards presenter Anna
Johnson-Riedel sparkle with delight.
LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES
Interested in the pursuit of
knowledge? LifeLongLearning
offers a variety of classes at a
variety of locations. Limited
space is available and classes
fill up quickly. For more infor-
mation or to register, email
Maureen.Haberfeld@tal-
gov.com or call 850-891-4033.
You may also stop by the TSC
and complete an application.
Lifelong Learning programs
are sponsored in part by Talla-
hassee Moose Lodge # 1075, the
City of Tallahassee, Leon Coun-
ty, and the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation.
Finding Your Roots: Re-
searching Your Family History
Using the Resources of the
State Library and Archives of
Florida
Mon., Aug. 21, 10 11:30 a.m.,
NE Branch Library, 5313 Thom-
asville Road
Kathryn Palmer of the State
Archives of Florida will discuss
and demonstrate how to begin
genealogical research using re-
sources available at the State Li-
brary and Archives in Tallahas-
see. $5 donation seniors (50+) /
$7 others
How to Help your Grand-
children (or children) with
their Homework
Mon., Aug. 28, 10 11:30 a.m.,
NE Branch Library, 5313 Thom-
asville Road
To help or not to help? That
is the question! Have you had
that question when asking your-
self if you should help your
child or grandchild with home-
work and study skills? If the an-
swer is yes this class is de-
signed just for you! Laura Mor-
ris, tutor and retired teacher,
will share tips on how to best
help the kids with school work.
Grandparents and parents are
invited to join our class to see
how much you can learn (prom-
ise no tests!). $5 donation sen-
iors (50+) / $7 others
COMPUTER AND
TECHNOLOGY
Interested in taking comput-
er, photography, or video edit-
ing classes? Stop by TSC recep-
tionist desk and complete an ap-
plication to express your com-
puter skill level and course
interests. Call 850-891-4008 or
email Kristy.Carter@tal-
gov.com to request an applica-
tion be sent to you. A variety of
classes are offered and vary in
2 SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
price.
Microsoft Excel - Basic
Tue., Wed., and Thu., Aug. 1,
2, 3, 8, 9 & 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(need to attend all 6 dates)
Learn the basics of Micro-
soft Excel in six sessions. Bring
a flash drive. $20 (50+) or $25
(non-Seniors) for the entire
course. Preregistration and
payment required (850) 891-
4008 and space is limited.
Microsoft Word - Basic
Tue., Wed., and Thu., July 11,
12, 13, 18, 19 & 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(need to attend all 6 dates)
Tue., Wed., and Thu., Sept. 5,
6, 7, 12, 13, & 14, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wayne Almy, right, from the TCC
Astronomy Club shares his love of the
planets and stars with lifelong learners.
10? Let us help you navigate the
way. Preregistration and pay-
ment required (850) 891-4008
and space is limited. $20 (50+) or
$25 (non-Seniors)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
CLASS
Photoshop Elements
1st & 3rd Mon., 6:30 8 p.m.
$5 per class
Come join us to learn or im-
prove your photo editing skills
with the Photoshop Elements
software program. Participants
will view and discuss photo ed-
iting tutorials and member pro-
jects with ample question and
answer opportunities. Partici-
pants will have opportunities to
share their knowledge and
learn from others. We will meet
twice a month in the early eve-
ning with a planned agenda.
SAVE THE DATES!
Ice Cream Social, Mon., July 10,
12:30 p.m.
Downsize Session, Mon. July 17,
10-11 a.m.
Aurora Hansens Retirement
Reception, Tue., July 18, 57 p.m.
L3X Launch Parties, Mon., Aug.
(need to attend all 6 dates)
7, 8:30 a.m. & Tue., Aug. 8,
Learn the basics of Micro-
5:30 p.m.
soft Word in six sessions. Bring
Zero Birthday Bash, Sat.,
a flash drive. $20 (50+) or $25
Aug. 26
(non-Seniors) for the entire
Big Bend Art Showcase Recep-
course. Preregistration and
tion, Fri., Sept. 1, 6 p.m.
payment required (850) 891-
L3X Lifelong Learning Extrava-
4008 and space is limited.
ganza, Sept. 11 15
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Membership Week, Sept. 18 22
Tue. & Thu., July 11, 13, 18, &
Active Living Expo, Oct. 12 & 13
20, 9 11 a.m. (need to attend all
Insiders Art Reception, Fri., Nov.
4 dates)
3, 6-8 p.m.
Tue. & Thu., Sept. 5, 7, 12, &
German Christmas Market &
14, 9 11 a.m. (need to attend all 4
Beer Garden, Fri., Nov. 3
dates)
Deck the Halls, Fri. Dec 1.,
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About the publication
Active Living is a bi-Monthly
publication of the Tallahassee
Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
St., Tallahassee, FL 32303.
850-891-4000.
Sheila Salyer, Senior Services
Manager, City of Tallahassee
and Executive Director,
Tallahassee Senior Foundation
Audrey Byrne, Managing
Editor
Martha Gruender,
Coordinating Copy Editor
The mission of Tallahassee
Senior Services is to offer
programs, activities, and
opportunities designed to
encourage active living,
optimal aging, and social
fitness for independent adults
age 50+.
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.
About the Senior
Center
For questions or more
information on the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation
activities and 15 neighborhood
venues, contact 850-891-4000
or visit
www.talgov.com/seniors and
www.tallahasseesenior
foundation.org. Like us at
Facebook.com/Tallahassee
SeniorCenter. For Leon County
Senior Outreach (a program of
the TSCF), read the LCSO
Gazette, call 850-891-4065, or
visit cms.leoncountyfl.gov.
Launch into Exhibitors
learning with can register
now for
a friendly, fun- Active
packed week Living Expo
MAUREEN HABERFELD AUDREY BYRNE
LIFELONG LEARNING COORDINATOR The Groves program coordinator Mary Fernandez leads lifelong
learners on a historic tour of the private home, public house, followed To help our communitys ex-
Leave your comfort zone! Enjoy a fun-packed week on a by a picnic lunch. For information on The Grove, visit www.TheGrove panding senior population connect
range of topics from savoring artisanal cheeses to walking Museum.com. with local health, community re-
with Mastodons! sources and information, the Tal-
The 2017 Tallahassee Senior Centers L3X (Lifelong Learn- lahassee Senior Center will host
ing Extravaganza) is coming the week of Sept. 11-15. About 50 the 19th annual Active Living Expo
different programs will offer a variety of content to satisfy lov- on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 12-
ers of art, music, culture, science, nature, history, literature, 13. The $3 admission ticket is good
food, drink and more. for both days. Complimentary val-
You can learn kayaking or flower arranging, walk with Mast- et parking will be available.
odons or take a nature hike, listen to folk music or jazz, appreci- More than 1,000 seniors are ex-
ate art or local history, savor artisanal cheese or Spanish food pected to attend this fun and infor-
and music, learn how to mix cocktails or prepare goats milk mative event featuring numerous
soap, and much more. interactive displays, demonstra-
Teri White, a former participant, says This wonderful event tions, door prizes, flu shots, health
brings so many different kinds of experiences, something for screenings information and re-
everyone! Try something new. Several years ago I was involved sources. Learn more about the Age
in a wonderful storytelling class and have been talking about it Friendly Communities initiative!
ever since. Last year, 100 exhibitors partici-
Two L3X Launch Parties are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7 pated and exhibitor space is limit-
from 8:30 10 a.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 5:30 7:30 p.m. ed.
Participants will get the opportunity to pick up a course catalog, Exhibitor tables are reserved
meet some instructors and sponsors, and enjoy refreshments. on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation members may regis- If you are interested in participat-
ter for classes beginning Aug. 7. If you are not a foundation ing as an Active Living Expo ex-
member, you will have the opportunity to join at the Launch Par- hibitor, reserve your space now.
ties. Membership prices begin at $25 for individuals and $40 for You must commit to being present
a couple. for both days of the Expo. From 5-8
Registration opens to the general public on August 9. Adults p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12, and
ages 18 and older are eligible to register for the classes at from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Fri-
www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org. Registration is open day, Oct. 13.
until a class fills up but dont wait too long to sign up because To register, visit www.tallahas-
many classes fill quickly. You never know what positive impact seeseniorfoundation.org/active-
an L3X class might have on your life. living-expo-exhibitor-registra-
For more information or questions on L3X registration, tion/. If you have any questions,
Launch Parties, or membership, visit www.TallahasseeSenior- contact Kristy Carter at Kristy.
Foundation.org, email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com, or call Carter@talgov.com or 850-891-
850-891-4033. 4008.

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DANCE AND MUSIC
USA BALLROOM DANCE
Sat. 7:3010:30 p.m.
Come and dance on the largest dance floor in
Tallahassee. Dance lessons provided at no
charge at 6:30 p.m. Dance nights with paid
entry. All dances are smoke and alcohol free.
$8/USAB Dance members and $14/non-mem-
bers; $5 for students with valid IDs. Mark your
calendars for the following dance dates:
July 15 Beach Ball Summer Fun
Aug. 19 Dance (no theme)
Sept. 16 Semi Formal
CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEE COMMU-
NITY FRIENDS OF OLD TIME DANCE)
Fri. 7:3010:30 p.m.
Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun. Moves
similar to square dance with a caller instruct-
ing each dance before the music begins.
$10/adults, $9/seniors, $6/students, under 12
free. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. No
partner or experience necessary. Newcomers
should arrive by 7:15 p.m. Visit www.tally-
dancer.com for more details.
July 14 Greasy String Band with Caller
Richard Hopkins
Aug. 11 TBA with Caller Vicki Morrison
Aug. 25 Runaway Biscuits with Caller Susie
Rudder of Gainesville
Sept. 8 In Cahoots with Caller Vicki Morri-
son
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
USA Dance 6010 hosts a festive, semi-formal Black & White Charity Ball to benefit Tallahassee Senior Services. For more info on upcoming
Thu. at 12:30 p.m. dance events, visit www.usadance6010.org.
$2 Lace up your shoes and lets dance. From
country to pop music, let the beat move your
feet!
More than Ballroom and Swing dance lessons
EARLY ROUND DANCE - also included: Fox Trot, Swing, Tango, Waltz
Mon. at 6:30 p.m. and Cha Cha. No partner needed. Come meet
people and have fun! $5.
Come and enjoy modern social round dancing
which is choreographed and cued ballroom
dancing that progresses in a circular pattern. RECREATION
This is facilitated by the Capital Twirlers.
UKULELE BEGINNING
CAPITAL TWIRLERS SQUARE DANCE
Fri., 10-11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Friday of each month
Mon. at 7 p.m.
Basic information about the ukulele to in-
Mainstream and Plus Level Square Dancing. clude, learning chords, strums, and simple
Monthly dues $12.50 per person. Visitors songs. $2
always welcome $2pp. Level adjusted to fit
dancers' skills. Check web site at www.Squa- UKE SING ALONG HOUR
reDanceSites.com/Capital_Twirlers for more
details or www.Facebook.com/TallahasseeT- Fri., 11 - 12 p.m. 1st & 3rd Friday of each
wirlers/. For more information, contact Libby month
at 566-2117. This class will be using The Daily Ukulele,Vol-
DANCING FOR FUN ume I. Bring your uke and be ready to play
along. No preregistration required. $2
Fri., 24 p.m.
UKULELE & FRIENDS
A fun dance for any age group its our love
of dancing that keeps us young! All types of Fri., 11 - 12 p.m. 2nd & 4th Friday of each
ballroom dancing. Come with or without a month
partner. $2 (50+), $3 (others). Bring your instrument of choice and your
BEGINNING BALLROOM voice. A casual gathering as we Sing for Our
AND SWING LESSONS Lives. Learn songs for sustainable communi-
ties and a healthy, peaceful planet. Ukulele- Cornerstone Learning Community third-grader Emma Cheatham escorts Silver Stars Rita and
Fri., 5:30-7 p.m. friendly versions of music will be used, Jesse Hodsdon. The couple are longtime Capital Twirlers and volunteers; Rita was appreciated
though all instruments are welcome. for 20 years and Jesse for 5 years of service at the TSC.

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FITNESS
FITNESS AT THE TALLAHASSEE
SENIOR CENTER
Fitness classes are $2 unless otherwise in-
dicated. For more information or to reserve
a space in class, call (850) 891-4042 or (850)
891-4045, or Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com, or
visit our website at www.talgov.com/seniors.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT, Tue., 11 a.m. - noon,
taught by Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga
instructor.
BRAIN-BODY-BALANCE, Mon., 1:30 - 2:30
p.m., TSC. An active-aging, fall prevention
program specifically created to train and
reverse many types of aging. Our philosophy
fuses movement with neuroplasticity-en-
hancing drills to improve balance, the vari-
ous functions of the brain, reflex skills, and
improve daily life skills. Taught by Kathy
Gilbert. Class is also taught at locations
below; see Neighborhood Fitness Sites for
other times, listings and instructors.
Tue., 10 - 11 a.m., Optimist Park, taught by
Kathy Gilbert and Ferdouse Sultana
Tue., 1 - 2 p.m., SouthWood, taught by Wen-
dy Barber ($5 donation)
Wed., 2 - 3 p.m., Allegro Inspired Living,
taught by Kathy Gilbert
CHAIR YOGA, Fri., 11 a.m. noon, TSC. A
gentle yoga workout for increased mobility,
bladder control, self-esteem, and mental
focus. Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor
Bridget Welch.
LIFE EXERCISE, Tue. and Thu., 9:30 - 10:30
a.m. A very popular and dynamic workout
consisting of aerobics, light weights, stretch-
ing, strengthening and balance exercises.
This workout is suitable for everyone and
you can participate seated. Taught by Pome-
roy Brinkley.
TAI CHI: Wed. and Fri. 10 - 11 a.m. Taught by
Tom Ewart, Taoist Tai Chi Society.
ZUMBA GOLD: Thu., 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., $5
(50+) $7 others. Taught by Jacqueline Parra.
$5 (50+) $7 others.
YOGA: Mon. and Wed., 5:30 - 7 p.m. Taught
by certified yoga instructor Pamela Hunter.
Occupational therapist program helps to fight loneliness
RUTH NICKENS
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER
Loneliness is a powerful, yet preva-
lent feeling among people of all ages,
especially older adults and recent re-
search has shown that this can have se-
rious detrimental effects on mental and
physical health.
Factors that contribute to a sense of
loneliness among seniors include living
alone, loss of loved ones, physical im-
pairment, transportation challenges,
cognitive changes, and even increased
dependence on technology.
Longtime Life Exercise participant and 2017 Silver Star Annie Rolle is surrounded by her son and
grandchildren.
Vigorous practice for adults including poses,
relaxation, and mediation. Wear comfort-
able clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have
one). Fee: $10 (50+), $12 others.
NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS SITES
Each class $2 (50+), $3 others.
To address this critical issue, Occu-
pational Therapy (OT) Students from
FAMU and Keiser College have teamed
up with TSC this summer to offer two
new programs. The new programs as-
pire to identify and address issues that
prevent social engagement, reconnect
people with one another, and enhance
their relationship-building skills.
Lisa Bullock, academic fieldwork co-
ordinator at Keiser University, says,
This partnership with TSC is a perfect
fit because it calls on the historic role of
the occupational therapist. The OT field
first began with treatment of post war
Allegro, 4501 Shannon Lakes Dr W
Brain, Body, Balance with Kathy Gilbert,
Wed., 2 - 3 p.m.
Bradfordville Fitness, Northeast Branch
Library, Rm. 103, 5513 Thomasville Rd.
Senior Fitness I (Beginners) with Ferdouse
Sultana: Tue. & Fri., 9:30 10:15 a.m.
soldiers; back then, therapists ad-
dressed psychosocial issues that im-
pacted mental health, well-being, and
quality of life. These issues are just as
important today and utilizing this origi-
nal role, in addition to that of helping
clients with everyday living skills, can
serve as a tool to combat loneliness.
What Really? Adapting to Aging
will be on Wednesdays through July 27
at 10 a.m. Students have developed this
series to encourage adults to accept and
adjust to the changes of aging, includ-
ing falls prevention, cognitive fitness,
social engagement, and health mainte-
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 5
Senior Fitness with Llona Geiger. Class size
limited, first-timers call instructor at 510-
2801.
Beginners: Tue. & Fri., 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Intermediate: Tue. & Fri., 11:30 a.m. - 12:30
p.m.
Afternoon Class: Tue. & Fri., 1 - 2 p.m.
Yoga for Adults with Ferdouse Sultana:
Mon., 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C. Spence
Community Center, 4768 Chaires Crossroad
Senior Fitness with Judy Upchurch: Mon.,
Wed. & Fri., 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Seated Fitness: Tue. & Thu., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Fort Braden Community Center, 16387
Blountstown Hwy.
Senior Fitness with Wendy Barber: Mon. &
Wed., 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul
Russell Road
Super Seniors Fitness with Edwina Martin:
Tue., Wed. & Thu., 10 - 11 a.m. (no charge)
Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N.
Monroe St., Ste. 301.
Mindful Movement with Lori Roberts, Thu., 1
- 2 p.m.
Miccosukee Community Center, 13887
Miccosukee Gap Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy Upchurch, Tue. &
Thu., 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Optimist Park, 1355 Indianhead Dr.
Brain - Body-Balance with Kathy Gilbert or
Ferdouse Sultana, Tue. & Thu., 10 - 11 a.m.
SouthWood Community Center, 4675
Grove Park Dr.
Brain-Body-Balance with Wendy Barber, Tue.,
1 - 2 p.m., $5 requested
Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old
Woodville Rd.
Senior Fitness with Llona Geiger, Mon. &
Wed., 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
nance.
An Antidote for Loneliness: A
Friendly Chat Group begins weekly on
Thursdays, July 627, 11 a.m. to noon
and changes to 2 p.m. on Thursdays
Aug. 317.
Participants can expect to meet new
people, share thoughts and ideas, prac-
tice effective communication skills,
and engage in meaningful conversa-
tion.
Remember, there is no shame in feel-
ing lonely, and we are here to help you
take that first step toward a more satis-
fying and engaged life.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
The listed presentations, massage and classes at
the Tallahassee Senior Center are $2 unless
otherwise indicated. We graciously accept
donations of clean medical equipment (walk-
ers, wheelchairs, dressing supplies, diapers,
Ensure, shower chairs, etc.) to share with those
in need. Your donation is tax deductible. For
more information on programs, registration or
donations, email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4042 or 891-4045.
Other Health Programs
An Antidote for Loneliness:
A Friendly Chat Group Just for You
Thu., July 6 27, 11 a.m. noon, Activity Room
Thu., Aug. 3 17, 2 3 p.m., Conf Rm 3A
Studies have shown that being lonely can
impact health and impair successful aging. Our
Occupational Therapy Assistant intern is facili-
tating a weekly summer program. Meet new
people, share thoughts and ideas, practice
effective communication skills, and engage in
meaningful conversation. Call 891-4042 for
more information
What Really? Adapting to Aging
Wed., July 12 27, 10 11 a.m., Dining Room
Three students from the FAMU Occupational
Therapy Masters program have developed this
summer series to encourage adults to address
and adjust to the changes of aging. Falls pre-
vention, brain games, health promotion ideas,
prizes and more!
Tools to Quit: A Smoking Cessation Work-
shop
Mon., July 17, Aug. 7, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Conf 1A
6 SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
This program, designed by former smokers, was
developed for people who want to become
non-smokers. Attend one of these highly effec-
tive class/support groups if you are ready to
quit smoking now. Nicotine patches provided
at no charge. Offered by Big Bend AHEC. Call
224-1177 to register.
Dizziness: When Is It an Emergency?
Wed., July 19, 11 a.m. noon, Dining Room
Centre Pointe Health & Rehab and Tallahassee
ENT/Audiology Associates join forces to pre-
sentat on a very common problem -- dizziness.
There are many different causes of dizziness,
including inner ear dysfunction, medications,
and neurological changes. Balance screenings
are also available from 10 11 a.m. in the
health suite.
FSU College of Medicine Health
Wed., Aug. 9, 11 a.m. Noon, Dining Room
Did you know that FSU COM has a clinic of
geriatricians that is open to the public? Join us
to learn more about this option for primary
health care. Presented by Lynn Dorvil, FSU
COM.
Podiatry Screening & Foot Care
Thu., Aug. 17, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Health Suite
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, neuropa-
thy, renal failure, MS, or are on blood thinner
Coumadin. Otherwise, $25 fee applies. No
appointment necessary.
cooking recipes for chronic disease. Attendees find the event informative and delicious. The
Whats New in the World of Tissue
and Organ Donation?
Thu., Sep. 7, 11 a.m., Dining Room
Got Organs? Got Tissue? Of course you do!
Learn more about how you can make the gifts
of life or health to others when you no longer
need yours. Presented by Cory Hebert, Devel-
opment Specialist, RTI Donor Services.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Tallahassee Senior Center Health Suite, unless
otherwise noted.
Blood Pressure, Wed. & Thu., 10 a.m. noon
Glucose, Every Wed., 10 a.m. noon
Pulse Oximetry, Thu., Aug 3 & Sept. 7, 10 a.m.
noon
Hearing, Wed., Sept 13, 10 a.m. noon, offered
by Audibel
MASSAGE, MEDITATION, AND REIKI
Reiki, Every Tue.,10:30 a.m. - noon, Susie How-
ell, Reiki Master, and Friends
Meditation and Mindfulness Guidelines,
Tue., Aug 8 & Sept. 5, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Offered
one Tuesday each month in conjunction with
Reiki; these encounters introduce you to the
secrets of the timeless art of meditation. You
will feel calmer, more focused and balanced.
Taught by Leslie Hanks, Yoga Unlimited.
Massage, Tue., July 18, 10 a.m. - noon, Norma
Reesor, LMT.
Chefs Chris and Levi at the Publix Aprons Cooking School demonstrate and prepare healthy
class was sponsored by a Rotary Sunrise grant.
September is Pain
Awareness Month
Below are some summer programs and
resources that address pain and Arthritis:
Walk With Ease
Tue., Wed., & Thu., July 18 - Aug. 24, 8:15 9
a.m., Auditorium
Developed by the Arthritis Foundation, the
Walk with Ease program is for anyone who
wants to walk, talk, and have a good time
while enjoying the benefits of regular
(indoor) exercise. Join the group and join
the fun! Keep your joints moving! Facilitat-
ed by Area Agency on Aging. Call Henry at
(850) 891-4045 to register
Joint Health Screenings
Hand Strength w/ Range of Motion and
Pain Scale
Thu., July 13, 9 11 a.m.
Tue., Aug. 22, 10 a.m. noon, offered by
Kaiser OT Assist
Peripheral Neuropathy Screenings
(Pain/Burning in hands/feet)
Tue., Aug. 8, 10 a.m. noon, offered by Dr.
Elton Powell
Living With Pain: An Update
Wed., Sept. 6, 11 a.m., Dining Room
Meet Dr. Windrik Lynch, TMH Pain Man-
agement Clinics newest physician. Learn
about the causes, the treatments, and
whats coming down the pike for those
living with chronic pain.
LEON COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH
LUNCH & LEARNS, LIFELONG
LEARNING SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch & Learns (L&L) offer lively and engaging
programs for adults 50+. All Lunch & Learns are
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each L&L includes exhibi-
tors, health screenings, and lunch, $6. These
events are a program of the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation, funded by the Leon
County Board of County Commissioners. For
information on Leon County Senior Outreach
events, field trips, and classes, e-mail Susan.Da-
vis@talgov.com or call 850-891-4065. Note:
LifeLongLearning classes, fitness classes and art
workshops are offered at multiple locations.
See page 2 for LifeLongLearning classes, page 5
for fitness classes and page 15 for art work-
shops. No L&Ls in July.
Bradfordville, Wildwood Presbyterian Fellow-
ship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Road
Lunch & Learns: Aug. 9
Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse, 6808
Beech Ridge Trail
Social Bridge: Mon., 123:30 p.m. $1 per class
Chaires-Capitola, Dorothy C. Spence Commu-
nity Center, 4768 Chaires Crossroad
Lunch & Learns: Aug. 22
Fort Braden, Fort Braden Community Center,
16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Lunch & Learns: Aug. 15
Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson Community Cen-
ter, 3840 North Monroe St., Ste. 301
Lunch & Learns: Aug. 17
Canasta, Cards & Games: Tue., 1 4 p.m., $1 per
class.
Miccosukee, Miccosukee Community Center,
13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Aug. 3 and Sept. 7
Bus Trip to Walmart: Aug. 4 and Sept. 1
Computer Class: Sept. 8 & 22, 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
$1 per class.
Woodville, Woodville Community Center,
8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Aug 14
Jack McLean Wellness Circle attendees enjoy moving with Marghi Bunck-McClearn (not
pictured) during Ageless Grace.
Nettie Walker-Palmore and her grand-
daughters enjoy meeting other grandparents
and grandchildren at GaP meetings.
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR SERVICES
& OUTREACH
WELLNESS CIRCLES
Super Seniors Fitness, Tue., Wed., Thu., 10-11
In a casual setting, enjoy healthy snacks and
refreshments, various health-related discus-
sions, demonstrations, guest speakers and
health screenings. Enjoy seeing your neighbors
and making new friends! $2 donation. For
more information, e-mail Wendy.Barber@tal-
gov.com or call (850) 891-4052.
Friends Dennis Fagen and Phil Taylor enjoy
Fort Bradens Lunch & Learn.
Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul
Russell Road, (850) 891-2505
Wellness Circle, No Wellness Circle in July
a.m., ongoing. Senior exercise program taught
by Edwina Martin. No charge.
Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg
Drive, (850) 891-3940
Wellness Circle, Wed., Jun. 21, 11 a.m. noon;
No Wellness Circle in July
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 7
Remember these dates!
There are no GaP meetings in July.
GaP Support Lunch
Wed., Aug. 30, 12 1:30 p.m.
Leon County Public Library, 200 W.
Park Ave, Program Room A.
Complimentary lunch provided for
grandparents and other relative
caregivers. Reservations are re-
quired
NEW! GaP Support Group
Fri., Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N.
Monroe St.
Join other grandparents raising
their grandchildren to discuss your
unique situation. No reservations
necessary
Email Karen.Boebinger@talgov.com
or call (850) 891-4027 or if you
would like more information or to
RSVP for any event above.
Fitness classes, no charge:
Wake Up and Walk, Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9-9:45
a.m., Yolondo Westberry, Instructor
Mature Adult Exercise Class, Mon., Wed., Fri.,
10-11 a.m., Yolondo Westberry, Instructor
Co-ed Fitness, Tue. & Thu., 9-10 a.m. Alexander
Davis, Instructor
Zumba, Tue. & Thu., 10-11 a.m., Cassandra
Leland, Instructor
LIFE SKILLS FOR AGING WELL
Series 3 Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.,
July 13, 20 & 27; Aug. 3, 10, & 17
Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg
Drive, (850) 891-3940
This fun and engaging 6-week series provides
participants the tools they need to remain
healthy, secure and independent. Topics in-
clude physical and mental health, financial
fitness, safety, and community resources for
seniors. Lunch provided. $2 per class. Must
pre-register! Email Wendy.Barber@talgov.com
or call 850-891-4052 or stop by Jake Gaither to
register.
SOUTHSIDE HEALTH FAIR
This popular community event will be held at
Jake Gaither Community Center, Sept. 8, 10:30
12:30. Vendors will be set up to answer any
questions and to provide information on a
variety of health topics. Lunch will be provided.
Taking the big leap to retirement
AURORA HANSEN
TSC FACILITY SUPERVISOR
Retirement will be a new and differ-
ent phase of life and present new oppor-
tunities and challenges. It will take time,
effort and creativity to learn and adjust
to this new lifestyle.
However, working with the seniors at
the Tallahassee Senior Center has given
me a different perspective about retire-
ment. Many have expressed what a won-
derful experience retirement has been
for them. I see them engaged and happy,
and I sense that their lives are more
meaningful without the pressure to per-
form.
I am told that I will be busier than
ever. Keep yourself busy is the man-
tra that I hear from these seniors. Give
back to the community by volunteering
and use your talents for the betterment
of all, they say. In reality, I have not met
anyone who says that retirement has not
been good to them.
So, I will be taking their advice to see
what retirement is all about.
I have been blessed to have worked
for the City of Tallahassee for 28 years. I
have worked with people through the
entire life span from the Trousdell
Gymnastics Center to Palmer Munroe
Community Center, Lawrence Gregory
Community Center, Playgrounds, Spe-
cial Events, and now the Tallahassee
Senior Center. I have made many won-
derful friends and acquaintances who
have helped me be the best representa-
tive of the City of Tallahassee that I can
8 SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
Facility Supervisor Aurora Hansen, center,
shares her love of dance and culture
during a Lifelong Learnings Explore Asia
workshop. Hansen has taught ballet
classes at the Trousdell Gymnastics Center
for the past 28 years.
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
be.
Thanks to the staff and partici-
pants at the Senior Center, and most
especially Sheila Salyer who accept-
ed me as part of her awesome staff,
my facilities Team, and all the staff
and members of the Advisory and
Foundation boards, retirement does
not seem so daunting anymore.
In fact, as a dancer, I know that a
BIG leap is an opportunity for your
skills to shine and to gracefully land
in new territory.
Note: A retirement reception will
be held in honor of Aurora Hansen on
Tuesday, July 18 from 5-7 p.m. If you
are interested in attending, email
Sheila.Salyer@talgov.com or call
(850) 891-4001.
CAPITAL CITY GAMES SPORTS
TRAINING FACILITIES
Save the date! The Capital City Senior Games
will be held March 2018!
ARCHERY
Tallahassee Archery Center, 2784 Capital
Circle NE, 385-1323, www.tallahasseearchery-
.com
Tallahassee Archery Club, www.bigben-
darchery.com, or contact Andre Libroth at
321-1292
Tallahassee Indoor Shooting, 499 Capital
Circle SW, 727-4867, www.tallyindoorshoo-
ting.com
Talon Training Group, 550 Commerce Blvd,
Midway, FL, 597-7550, www.talontraining-
group.com
BAG TOSS
St., Thu., 2:15-3:15 p.m., 891-4000
BASKETBALL SHOOTING SKILLS
The following gyms (due to summer camp
programs) are available for practice after Aug.
14.
Visit http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-
cc.aspx
Jack McLean Community Center, 891-2505,
Thu.Fri., 9 a.m.1 p.m.
Jake Gaither Community Center, 891-3940,
Mon.Fri., noon1 p.m.
Lawrence-Gregory Community Center,
891-3910, Tue. & Thu., 9 a.m. 1 p.m.
Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Community
Center, 891-3946, Tue., 10:30 a.m.noon; Thu.,
9 a.m.noon
Walker Ford Community Center, 891-3970,
Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m.noon
BOWLING
Capital Lanes, 820 Capital Circle NE, 422-
2695, www.bowlsrc1.com
Crenshaw (FSU) Lanes, 104 CRB Oglesby
Union, 644-1819, http://union.fsu.edu/cren-
shaw
Seminole Bowl, 1940 W. Tennessee St., 561-
0894, www.bowlsrc1.com
GOLF
Hilaman Golf Course, 2737 Blair Stone Road,
891-2560, http://www.talgov.com/parks/
golf.aspx
Jake Gaither, 801 Bragg Dr., 891-3942, http://
www.talgov.com/parks/golf.aspx
Don Veller Seminole Golf Course, 2550
Pottsdamer St., 644-2582, www.seminolegolf-
course.com
HORSESHOES
Forest Meadows, 4750 N Meridian Road,
891-4979
Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul
Russell Rd., 891-3940
PICKLEBALL
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
St., Wed., 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m. or Glen Howe at 891-3920, http://
Capital City Senior Games athlete Bill Tharpe,
left, competes in the 200-meter sprint at the
National Senior Games in Birmingham,
Alabama.
www.talgov.com/parks/sports-pickleball.aspx
Jack McLean, Open Play: Mon. & Wed. 9
a.m.1 p.m.; Reservation Tue. 9 a.m.1 p.m. $10
per 1.5 hour, reservation or Glen Howe at
891-3920 (after Aug. 14th)
Lawrence Gregory, 1115 Dade Street, 891-
3910, Mon./Wed./Fri., 9 a.m. 1 p.m.; Tues., 6:30
p.m. 9:30 p.m. (after Aug. 14th)
Lincoln Neighborhood Center, 438 West
Brevard St., 891-4180, call ahead for reserva-
tion
Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Community
Center, 891-3946, Open Play: Wed., 10 a.m.1
p.m. (after Aug. 14th). Reservation: Mon. &
Fri., 9 a.m.noon, $10.00 per 1.5 hr. reservation
Walker-Ford Community Center, 2301 Pasco
Street, 891-3970, Thu. & Fri. 9 a.m. noon
(after Aug. 14th)
POWER LIFTING
Premier Health and Fitness, 3521 Maclay
Blvd., 431-2348, www.tmh.org/Premier
SWIMMING
Leslie Adams at Leslie.Adams@Talgov.com or
visit http://www.talgov.com/parks/aquat-
ics.aspx (for pool schedules) or 891-4904
TABLE TENNIS
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.,
Tue. & Thu., 2:154:15 p.m.
Willy Leparulo at fsutabletennis@yahoo.com
or 445-0780, www.fsutabletennis.com
TENNIS
For more information, visit http://www.tal-
gov.com/parks/tennis.aspx; reserve a court
hotline 891-4940.
Forest Meadows, 4750 N. Meridian Road
Tom Brown Park Tennis Center, 501 East-
erwood Dr.
Winthrop Park Tennis Center, 1601 Mitchell
Ave., or Glen Howe at 891-3920 or 891-3980.
TRACK & FIELD
To get involved in the running community,
visit www.gulfwinds.org for more informa-
tion.
Tallahassee senior athletes win
National Senior Games gold
NICK GANDY
A pair of Tallahassee athletes
emerged from a crowded field of fellow
senior athletes to win gold medals at the
2017 National Senior Games in Birming-
ham, Alabama. Two others displayed
their considerable skills gained over
years of practice and competitions to
capture the gold.
Of the 32 Tallahassee area athletes
who made the trip north for the 30 Year
Celebration of National Senior Games,
10 returned home with medals.
After three days of Golf, Gerry Rose
sat atop of a field of 41 golfers, in the 75-
79 age group, to win the gold medal by
shooting a three-day score of 242 (79/82/
81), to win by three strokes. Pete Butler
broke away from the pack and out ped-
aled the field of 50 cyclists, between the
ages of 50 and 59, crossing the finish line
in just over 32 minutes to win the 20K Cy-
cling Road Race to win the 50-54 age
group gold medal.
Swimmer Barbara Goltz medaled in
three backstroke and three freestyle
events (1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) to win
medals in her National Senior Games ap-
pearance since 2011. Archer Oliver Aus-
tin, who has spent the majority of his life
on archery ranges around the state of
Florida in Sunshine State Games and
Florida Senior Games won a Compound
Fingers gold medal in the 55-59 age
group.
Gerry Rose entered third and final
day of golf competition, one stroke be-
hind Robert Condrey of Gainesville. He
trailed Condrey after the first two
rounds but shot the lowest score of the
third day with an 81 to overcome Con-
drey and win by three strokes.
I either had a really good day or ev-
eryone else had a bad day, Rose humbly
said about his final day score. I played
fairly ok and got lucky. I hit some bad
shots that turned out not as bad as they
should have. I had some shots that ended
up close to the pin when they dont usu-
ally end up there.
Butlers gold medal in the 2017 Games
20K Road Race was the second consec-
utive gold medal he has won on a national
level. He won the 40K Road Race at the
2015 Games in Minneapolis and added a
silver medal at the 2017 Games in the 5K
Time Trials, which he dedicated to fellow
Senior Games cyclist Steve Reker, who
recently died tragically in an accident
Local cyclist Pete Butler earns a gold medal in the 20K road race at the National Senior Games.
while on his bike on Tallahassee road-
ways training for the National Senior
Games.
He made his winning move on the
first hill of the first lap of the 20K Race
and built a lead of over a minute and
cross the finish line uncontested. When
I heard the riders in the lead pack shift-
ing down after feeling the effects of that
first hill, thats when I made my move,
Butler said. I crossed the finish line af-
ter the first lap with a good lead and rode
the last lap to build a wider gap and put
me out of sight of everyone else.
Both athletes are regulars on the golf
course and on the bike. Rose shoots con-
sistently in the 70s playing in mens
groups at Hilaman Golf Course and
started his journey to the National
Games at the Capital City Senior Games
and qualified for National Senior Games
in Georgia. In the days leading up to the
National Senior Games, Butler was com-
peting at the USA Cycling National
Championships in Augusta, Georgia.
Both Rose and Butler had family
members also competing in Birming-
ham as Roses wife, Lori Willner, won a
silver Archery Recurve medal in the 55-
59 age group. Butlers mother, Shirley,
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 9
Senior Games winners
Tallahassee area medal winners at the 2017
National Senior Games:
Gerry Rose, gold medal, golf 75-79 age
group
Rodney Letchworth, silve r medal, track and
field discus throw, 80-84 age group
Tim Heikkila, bronze medal, track and field
high jump, 65-69 age group
Pete Butler, cycling, gold medal, 20K road
race, silver medal 5K time trials, 50-54 age
group
Lori Wilner, Archery recurve, Silver medal,
55-59 age group
Barbara Goltz, Swimming, Gold medal, 3
Silver, 2 Bronze, 70-74 age group
Oliver Austin, Archery compound fingers,
gold medal, 55-59 age group
Dale East, Archery compound fingers, gold
medal, 60-64 age group
Pullen Barksdale, Archery barebow recurve,
bronze medal, 50-54 age group
John Hall, Archery recurve, bronze medal,
50-54 age group
but better known as Sam, was a bowler in
the 75-79 age group.
Rose and Willner were medal winners
but the two were not in Birmingham at
the same time. She shot early in the June
2-15 event and his golf competition was
later. We sort of crossed paths, Rose
said. I was going to Birmingham as she
was coming back.
Besides Willner, four other archers
from the Tallahassee area won medals,
including Oliver Austin, who won a gold
medal in the Compound Fingers 55-59
age group. After his gold medal National
Senior Games performance, Austin was
back out on the range just over a week
later at the Sunshine State Games, in
Palm Beach County, winning gold med-
als In Field and 3-D events.
Swimmer Barbara Goltz proved her-
self as one of the top swimmers in the
country in her age group winning Na-
tional Senior Games medals for the third
time since 2011. Goltz won the 200 Yard
Freestyle Gold Medal by more than four
second ahead of the second place fin-
ished. However, in the three backstroke
events, she could not overcome Mary
Pohlmann, of Illinois, finishing just one
second behind in the 50, 100 and 200 yard
backstroke events.
 2017 Silver Stars sparkle
The Silver Stars Gala at the University Center proved to be a swelle-
gant affair to borrow from Cole Porter! 480 guests were glammed up,
ready to socialize with friends, enjoy cocktails and fine foods, honor ded-
icated TSC volunteers and celebrate the 2017 Silver Stars. Welcome re-
marks were provided by Doug Carlson, TSC Foundation Board Vice-
President; Curtis Richardson, City Commissioner; Jeffrey Braggs, Sec-
retary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs; and Roy Forman, MD,
Capital Health Plan. Thanks to Presenting Galaxy Sponsor Capital Health
Plan; emcees Tony Carvajal and Anna Johnson-Riedel; music by Darry
Steele, Vicki Herlovich & Kevin Ginty; video production by Jamieson
Redd & WCOT; Silver Star Profiles from Sachs Media; flowers from Blos-
soms Flowers and Publix; and Silver Star escorts Cornerstone Learning
Community third-grade students in Cody Greens class. Enjoy a few pho-
tos below by Betsy Barfield. Silver Star Ronald R. Spencer, standing center, enjoys the honor with his family. From left,
standing, are Reatha G. Payne, James Wright, Lila Montgomery, Gwendolyn J. Spencer, Gennah
White, and seated, from left, are Carmen White in lap of Rahni Wright, Brenda Grice and
Charvick White holding Kennedy White.

Silver Star Fred H. Williams, Ph.D., center, attended with his family. From left are Tom Glennon, Capital Health Plan; Drew Piers, Sachs Media; Bob Henderson and
Donna Wells, CHP; and Daniella Frank, Sachs Media. Capital Health Plan was the Presenting
Universe Sponsor for Silver Stars.

From left, volunteers Keith Taylor, Fred Varn, Pamela Flory, Emily Millet, Charlotta Ivey and Martha Rodeseike are recognized for Edna Owens, TSC Foundation Board Secretary and Jimbo
10-years of service by Gena Varn (gold dress) and Addie Carroll-Beal, TSC Volunteer Coordinators (royal blue dress). Jackson, Leon County Commissioner

10 SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

Silver Star Emily Millet, center, celebrates with friends and family.

City Manager Rick Fernandez and Jefferson County Commissioner Betsy Barfield

Stella Rosen escorts Silver Star Rhonda S. Work, Ph.D.

The Vertuno family has two Silver Stars! Ed M. Vertuno, Ed.D. is a 2017 honoree and Bev Connor Eller Vaughn escorts Silver Star Dr. Frances Stallworth.
Vertuno was honored in 2012.

ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 11

THANKS!
THANKS TO OUR SPECTACULAR
SILVER STAR SPONSORS
Presenting Universe
Capital Health Plan
Milky Way
Capital Regional Medical Center
Eye Associates of Tallahassee
Mulligan Park, Gracious Retirement Com-
munity
Starburst
Centre Pointe Health & Rehabilitation
Hospital
Milky Way sponsor Mulligan Park, Gracious Retirement
Big Dipper Community, represented by Jeanie Martin-Armstrong,
Audiology Associates of North Florida Big Dipper Sponsors Capital Home Health Corp., represented by Jaclyn Shapiro also a TSCF Board member, and Nancy Gentry with Leon
and Amy Porter, and Home Instead Senior Care, represented by Gino Santopadre. County Senior Outreach.
Capital Home Health Corp.
Culleys Funeral Homes
Home Instead Senior Care
LocalSeniorDiscounts.com
Pacifica Senior Living at Woodmont
Premier Fine Homes
Prime Meridian Bank
Tallahassee Moose Lodge 1075
Westminster Oaks Active Living Community
Little Dipper
Allegro Inspired Senior Living
Brookdale Hermitage
CapTel Captioned Telephones
E. Ann Cleare, Realtor, Premier Homes
DQP Copy & Print
From right, Big Dipper Sponsor Culleys Funeral Home, represented by Brandon Ware, Lori Starburst sponsor Centre Pointe Health &
HarborChase of Tallahassee Swanson, TSC Community Coordinator, Danielle Buchanan, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Rehabilitation, represented by Ron Reid and
Healing by Nature, LLC also a TSCF board member, and her father-in-law. Sheila Salyer, TSC manager.
HealthSouth Rehabilitation
Kenwood Place Apartrments
NHC HomeCare
Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation
Tallahassee Action Grants
Tallahassee Memorial Lifeline
Talquin Electric
Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors

Big Dipper Sponsor Westminster Oaks Active

Living Community, represented by Don & Big Dipper Sponsor Tallahassee Moose Lodge #1075 was represented by Carl Crayton, Joyce &
Carol Wilson. Mike Stillwell, and Richard Williamson.

12 SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

Travel: 2017 Tours
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER
Tours are open to all travelers and benefit
the Tallahassee Senior Foundation. Email
Kristy.Carter@Talgov.com or call 850-891-
4008 for more information or visit www.fun-
seas.com/tsc. New travel partner: Holiday,
Cruises & Tours. Book early to reserve your
spot. The Senior Center requests that you
complete a participation form prior to tak-
ing a tour. Here is a list of available tours:
An American in Paris, Wed. Thurs., Aug.
16-17, 2017, Atlanta Fox Theater, Motor
coach
The Dixie Swim Club, Sat., Aug. 26, 2017,
Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville,
Motor coach
Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, & Hoover
Dam, Sept. 20 Oct. 3, 2017, Motor coach
Man of La Mancha, Sept. 27-28, 2017,
Orlando, Motor coach
Israel Trip, Oct. 17-26, 2017
16 Night Grand European River Cruise,
Nov. 17-Dec. 3, 2017
Western Caribbean Cruise, Holland Amer-
ica ms. Rotterdam, leaves Nov. 19, 2017
Christmas Carole, Sun., Dec. 10, 2017 Al-
hambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville,
Motor coach
Icelands Magical Northern Lights, March
3-9, 2018 SOLD OUT Additional dates avail-
able
Ladies Spring Caribbean Cruise, April
22-29, 2018
12 Night Regal Splendor Cruise, July 6-18,
2018

Little Dipper
Silvers Stars sponsors and friends play on Sponsor CapTel
Captioned
Little Dipper Sponsor Telephones was
DQP Copy & Print, represented by
represented by owners Kristina Holm
Rick & Frankie Allen, with Marc
socialize with Pamela Sullivan.
Flory, 10-year TSC
volunteer, and Choose
Tallahassee Winners
and TALL graduates
LouJean & Glen Nelson.

Little Dipper
Sponsor Talquin
Electric was
represented by
Maicel Green and
spouse France
Green.

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From left, Antonio Terracciano, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Geriatrics and the Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL), and Neil
Charness, Ph.D. and director of ISL, answer questions about research studies and opportunities for seniors to volunteer at a May open house at
the Senior Center. For more information, visit www.isl.fsu.edu.
Alzheimers Project planning
upcoming events and activities
DEBBIE MORONEY
ALZHEIMERS PROJECT, INC.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers begins
in Leon County on July 28. Join us for a
six-week education series that aims to
help family caregivers of loved ones
with dementia or other chronic health is-
sues to thrive while caring, not just
survive. This course is free. Attendees
will learn valuable techniques including:
reducing personal stress, changing neg-
ative self-talk, communicating ones
needs to family members and recogniz-
ing messages in ones emotions and
much more! To register for this class
contact Stephanie at 850-386-2778.
Do you care for a loved one with mem-
ory loss? Join a support group where you
can discuss concerns, stressors and top-
ics, that only caregivers understand.
Learn coping skills and what local re-
sources are available to you and your
family. Call Maggie at 850-386-2778 for
times and locations.
Have some extra time in your sched-
ule? Come volunteer with us. Volunteer
opportunities include working with
those living with dementia in our day re-
spite program, office duties, delivering
14 SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
Join the Parrothead Phrenzy Aug. 26 at the Moon. The concert benefits the Alzheimers Project,
Inc. and includes a silent auction, buffet happy hour, and costume contest. Tickets are available
at www.tallhasseeparrotheadclub.com or moonevents.com.
meals, and helping us publicize our
events by distributing information
throughout the community. Trainings
will be held, July 28 and August 28th. If
you are interested contact Megan at 850-
Neel, Favorite Landscape Marga-
386-2778.
For more information about pro-
grams and services call 850-386-2778 or
visit Alzheimers Project, Inc. website at
www.alzheimersproject.org.
Current
TSC art
exhibitions
Creativity in Oils and Acrylics, a
beautiful exhibit of 38 paintings by
TSC artists is currently on display
in the 2nd Floor Auditorium
through Aug. 4. The paintings de-
pict flora and fauna, scenes from
local and faraway, some serene and
calm, others vibrant and colorful
and even explosive. Awards chosen
by Juror Mary Liz Tippin Moody
were announced at the June 2 Art
Reception as follows: First Place
Jeanne Alderson, Second Place
Charles C. Pierce, Third Place Si-
roos Tamaddoni, Honorable Men-
tions Nancy Smith, Sandy DeLo-
pez, Mary Hafner and Teresea
Brown. Attendees chose the follow-
ing Peoples Choice Awards: Best
Use of Color Teresea Brown, Most
Creative Roger Messimer, Favor-
ite Portrayal of People Charles C.
Pierce, Favorite Landscape Si-
roos Tamaddoni, and Overall Favor-
ite Jeanne Alderson.
Pantone Color of the Year
Greenery. Pantone Institute
chooses a color and we invite our
TSC artists to display artwork they
created which features this color in
the TSC dining room and hall. This
year we also invited our TSC partic-
ipants and visitors to choose their
favorite Greenery artwork over a
three-week period. The favorites
are: Best Use of Greenery Color
Fran Buie, Most Creative - Cathy
ret Hamilton, Favorite Animal
Sandy DeLopez, and Overall Favor-
ite Robert DeWitt Smith. Exhibit
is on display now through Aug. 1.
UPCOMING ART EXHIBITS
Senior Artist Showcase, an all
media juried exhibition of art-
works by Artists over 55, will con-
sist of juror selected images from
44 regional artists. Works will dis-
play in the TSC 1st floor dining
room, 2nd floor auditorium, and on
the 2nd floor of the downtown Le-
Roy Collins Leon County Public Li-
brary, from Aug. 10 to Sept. 27. The
public is invited to attend the art re-
ception & awards ceremony on Fri-
day, Sept. 1, 6-8 p.m., 2nd floor TSC
Auditorium.
Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts
UPCOMING ART WORKSHOPS
AT THE TSC
Art workshops require pre-registra-
tion and payment one week before the
first class meeting. Workshops are locat-
ed at the Tallahassee Senior Center, and
meet once a week, unless otherwise in-
dicated, with a specified start and end
date. Coming soon - register on-line at
www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org!
Absolute Beginners Acrylic Paint-
ing Diane Dyal
Tuesdays, Aug. 15 Sept. 5, 1 3 p.m.,
TSC Clay Studio. A beginning level class
where you can learn basic concepts,
such as acrylic painting of shapes, darks
and lights, and adding details, on small
canvases, while painting a still life and a
bird. Technique and color theory ex-
plained. No art experience necessary.
Register by Aug. 8. $36 Seniors, $44 oth-
ers.
Zentangle Continuing Mirror
Zentangle, Midori Okasako, CZT
Wednesdays, Aug. 16 Sept 6, 1:304
p.m., TSC Clay Studio. Continue to ex-
plore tangling with mirroring/alternat-
ing techniques to inspire a Zentangle
journal and create ensemble mosaics.
Prerequisite: Zentangle Introduction
workshop. $54 Seniors, $66 others. Reg-
ister by Aug. 9.
Cohen Art Craft Paper Mache Sea
Creatures, Leslie Cohen
Thursdays, Aug. 17 Sept. 7, 9:30
noon, TSC Clay Studio. Develop skills us-
ing paper mache with a focus on sea life.
$36 Seniors, $44 others. Register by Aug.
9.
Life Stories in Your Art, Mariann
Kearsley
Thursdays, Aug. 17 Oct. 12, 1-4 p.m.
(skip Sept. 14), TSC Clay Studio. Develop
artworks using stories from your per-
sonal history, favorite songs or poems,
with consideration of color, style and
symbols to enhance the story. Media is
the artists choice: paint, pencil, pastel,
canvas, wood, mixed media, collage. All
skill levels. Class fee $72 Seniors, Others
$88. Register by Aug. 10.
Jewelry, Kumihimo Braiding, Con-
tinuing Nancy Benham
Fridays, Sept 8 Oct. 20, 13:30 p.m.,
(skip Sept 15), TSC Clay Studio. Learn
about the Japanese technique of braid-
ing to make jewelry; use various materi-
als and receive tips for completing a
piece of jewelry. Advanced instruction
for those who have worked with this
technique, but beginners are welcome.
$54 Seniors, $66 Others. Register by Au-
gust 30.
Zentangle Introduction, Midori
Okasako, CZT
Nancy Benham demonstrates several jewelry techniques as Glen McCafferty and Nancy Banks
look on. Jewelry Workshop with Kumihimo Braiding starts Sept 8.
Wednesdays, Sept 20 Oct. 18, 1:30 4
p.m., (skip Oct. 4), TSC Clay Studio. Zen-
tangle is an easy-to-learn, fun, relax-
ing, no mistakes art method; draw beau-
tiful patterns inspired by life. No artistic
experience or talent required. If you can
write your name, you are ready to tangle.
$54 Seniors, $66 others. Register by Sept
15.
NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONS
Beginning Drawing with Dorothy
Shearn at Westminster Oaks Pool House
Wednesdays, Aug. 16 Sept 27, 9:30
noon, (skip Sept 13). Learn and develop
basic drawing techniques. Perfect for
beginners. $54 Seniors, $66 others. Reg-
ister by Aug. 9.
Acrylic Painting, Debbie Gaedtke, at
Southwood Community Center
Wednesdays, Aug. 16 Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Learn basic skills and develop technique
with a versatile medium. For beginners
and continuing artists. $72 Seniors, $88
others. Register by Aug. 9.
Painting with Oils, Robert DeWitt
Smith, Fort Braden Community Center,
Thursdays, Aug. 17 Oct. 12, 2 4:30
p.m., (skip Sept 14). Each session pro-
vides both demonstration and the oppor-
tunity to paint. Some experience with oil
painting preferred. $72 Seniors, $88 oth-
ers. Register by Aug. 9.
Watercolor, Eluster Richardson, NE
Library Bradfordville
Thursdays, Aug 17 Oct. 12, 1:30 4
p.m., (skip Sept 14). Develop skills, im-
prove composition and subject matter as
you work with watercolor. Intermediate
Level. $72 Seniors, $88 others. Register
by Aug. 9.
Exploring Acrylic and Mixed Media,
Robin Gray, Westminster Oaks Art
Room
Thursdays, Aug. 24 Oct. 26, 9:30 -
noon, (skip Sept 14 - eight class meet-
ings). This class will help beginners and
slightly more experienced painters to
start at the beginning with acrylics;
work with color theory, color mixing,
and move on to methods of application,
texture creation, creating collage pa-
pers and building glowing collages. $72
Seniors, $88 others. Register by Aug. 9.
Illustrating a Story with Water
Media, Mary Liz Tippin Moody, Lake
Jackson Community Center at Hunting-
ton Oaks Plaza
Tuesdays, Aug. 29 Oct. 10, 9:30 noon
(skip Sept 12). Using watercolor pencils,
paint, and other options, students will
paint to convey an idea or story, a single
painting or series for a booklet. Process
and techniques will be useful for begin-
ners and continuing students. Mary Liz
is an Illustrator/Graphic Designer,
working in advertising for three dec-
ades. For fun in her free time she paints
and draws, and exhibits her artwork in
regional art galleries. $54 Seniors, $66
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 15
Others. Register by Aug. 22.
Weekly Studio Classes
On-going studio classes meet on a
weekly basis and do not require pre-reg-
istration; pay the days you attend. In-
structors work with individual students,
and students assist and critique one an-
other in a rewarding collaborative envi-
ronment. It is recommended that you
visit the class and talk to the instructor
before joining the class; the instructor
will provide you with a supply list for
that class. Studio Artists have the oppor-
tunity to exhibit in the centers gallery
spaces. All classes are located at the Sen-
ior Center Art Studio unless otherwise
noted. Classes do not meet on holidays,
L3X week Sept 11 - 15. $9 per class/Sen-
iors (age 55+), $11 Others (age 18-54). Or
buy an art card that gives you eight
classes for the price of seven. Call 891-
4016 or email Leslie.Puckett@talgov.com
for more information.
Artistry in Clay Handbuilding,
Mark Fletcher; Mon., 9 noon, TSC Clay
Studio. No instructor in July
Drawing Like Durer & Friends- Pen &
Ink, Mark Fletcher; Mon., 12:30 3 p.m.,
TSC Clay Studio. No instructor in July.
Watercolor Tue. Studio, Linda Pelc;
Tue., 9 noon, Intermediates
Watercolor Tue. Afternoon Studio,
Linda Pelc; Tue., 1 4 p.m., Intermediates
Pastels, Wendy Devarieux; Wed., 9
noon. No instructor on the 3rd Wed each
month.
Oil and Acrylic Painting, Robert De-
witt Smith; Wed., 1 - 4 p.m., Beginners &
Intermediate
Draw With Your Eyes, Paint with
your Heart, Mark Fletcher, NE Library
Bradfordville; Wed., 1:30-4 p.m., Pen &
Ink with a little watercolor. Beginners
welcome.
Watercolor Thu. Studio, Penny An-
derson; Thu., 9 noon, Intermediates
Drawing Etcetera, Maria Balingit;
Thu., 1-4 p.m., draw, all skill levels, focus
on drawing portraits and still life.
Oil Painting Advanced, Eluster
Richardson; Fri., 9 noon, Intermediate
and advanced
Drawing Together, Michael Harrell;
Fri., 9:30 11:30 a.m., develop basics, pen-
cil, pen & ink, beginners welcome.
Beginning Acrylic Painting, Debbie
Gaedtke|; Fri., 12:30 3 p.m., perfect for
beginners
Ongoing Studio Labs
Portrait Studio Lab, Mon., 9 noon, $5
Ceramics, Tue. & Wed., 9 noon, $2
plus cost of materials and firing fee, per-
fect for beginners
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
AARP Boomer Academy Workshop
Interested in healthy eating, shopping and cooking on a
budget? Join us at the Frenchtown Farmers Market @Her-
itage Hub for a workshop that covers all three topics:
Healthy Eating & Cooking at the Farmers Market: Sat.,
July 15; 9:30 11 a.m.
Youll learn how to shop for healthy alternatives, cook
healthy nutritious meals and even get a taste some of the
local products. Learn more about the market and some of
the community events held at the Heritage Hub. The
Frenchtown Farmers Market vendors offer seasonal
produce, dairy products, jams & jellies, granola and many
other local offerings.
The first 25 workshop registrants will receive a $5 coupon
to be used at the market on the day of the workshop
only, one per person, no substitutions. Must register. To
register, visit https://aarp.cvent.com/AARPFLFarmer-
Market or call 1-877-926-8300 toll-free. Light refresh-
ments will be served. For more information, contact Leslie
Spencer at 850-577-5165 or Lspencer@aarp.org.
Take the NEW AARP Smart Driver Course
You could reduce your overall maintenance and car insur-
ance costs! Refresh your driving skills and learn the new
rules of the road.
Learn research-based driving strategies to help you stay
safe behind the wheel.
Plus, there are no tests to pass. $15 for AARP Members,
$20 for Non Members.
Sign up today! Seating is limited. Call Ernie Conte at
850-926-4605 for details and to register for one of these
classes:
Mon., Jul. 10, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Leon County School Board
Sat., Aug. 19, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Cherry Laurel
Downsizing Continued Part 3!
Moving Tally Seniors will facilitate a third session to help
people get started on downsizing their stuff. Attendees
have shared their concerns as well as their successes while
attempting to share or dispose of their personal trea-
sures. A list of places to donate and other resources is
being compiled by the Tallahassee Senior Center.
The last summer session is Monday, July 17 from 10 to 11
a.m. Grace Manor Auctions will be available to share
resources about estate sales and Internet auctions for
selling specialty items, jewelry, collectables and firearms.
For more information and to reserve you space contact
Maren Cox at movingtallyseniors.com or 850-728-3525.
SAVE THE DATE!
Calling for Auction Items, Sponsorships!
Deck the Halls, Friday, Dec. 1
In the blink of an eye, the holidays will be upon us! The Talla-
hassee Senior Center is gearing up for the super fun, martini-
filled, entertaining, annual Deck the Halls Gala, including a
giant Silent Auction. All proceeds benefit the programs of-
fered at and by TSC. We are calling on each of you to help
support Senior Services and optimal aging opportunities for
our communitys active senior adults. Some ways you can help:
Become a sponsor
Host your office party at Deck the Halls (group discounts
available)
Buy a ticket and bring your friends (group discount applies)
Donate a Silent Auction item, such as:
Vacation packages & Weekend Getaways
Beach & Mountain homes
College & Pro Sports tickets
Event & Concert tickets
For more information about being a sponsor or donating
items, email Nancy.Gentry@talgov.com or call 850-891-4000.
For sponsorship opportunities, email Lori.Swanson@talgov.com
or call 850-891-4048.

OLLI offers a rich range of classes this fall

FRAN CONAWAY

No grades, no homework, no required

reading, no tests: Thats how The Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at
Florida State University describes the
classes it offers to Tallahassee area
adults over 50 who love to learn.
Even though no tests is in that cata-
log of OLLI descriptors, see if you can an-
swer the following question: What do the
following items have in common?
In Search of Oedipus, Animal Sen-
tience and Intelligence: Exploring Inter-
actions Between Humans and Other Ani-
mals, Write to Finish, Peoples of the
World, The Music of Paul Simon, Con-
versations with History: Jefferson Coun-
ty.
Cant guess? Theyre all challenging,
intriguing classes that OLLI will offer on
Mondays alone during its Fall Semester,
which runs from October 9 through No-
vember 16. And Mondays are just for Students in OLLIs Nature Photography class, taught by Doug Alderson, take a May visit to Maclay Gardens.
starters, with the Fall curriculum offer-
ing a rich range of classes aimed at a wide
variety of interests and tastes for all who also offers activities, field trips, national cy, The Civil War (taught by noted case their classes on Tuesday, September
want to learn for the sake of learning. and international travel and more, in ad- FSU Professor Emeritus James Jones), 12, 1 p.m., at the Turnbull Center on the
OLLI classes (mostly two hours per dition to its academic classes. Ageless Grace: Timeless Fitness for the FSU campus. Enrollment for member-
week for six weeks) are taught by cur- A sampling of other classes on offer Body and Brain, Jazz, and Oyster ship and registration for classes will be-
rent and retired faculty from FSU, FA- for Fall includes How to Use Your DNA Farming in Wakulla County, to name just gin on Thursday, September 14, online at
MU and TCC, graduate students from Test Results, Southeastern Colonial a few. olli.fsu.edu.
FSU, and experts throughout the commu- and Territorial Archaeology, Epigenet- Intrigued? OLLIs complete Fall curri- For more information about member-
nity. Serving over 1200 members, OLLI is ics, Mad Hatters Tea Party, Six Noto- culum will be available online the last ship and registration, visit olli.fsu.edu or
an increasingly popular organization that rious Events in the History of Diploma- week of August. Instructors will Show- call 850-644-7947.

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GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS RESOURCE INFORMATION
Statistics on grand families in Florida and
Leon county:
Nationally, over 1 in 10 children are being
raised by a grandparent or other relative.
According to the 2010 census, 476,474 children
in Florida are being reared by relatives. In
Leon County there are more than 2,000 grand-
parent-headed families and over 3,000 chil-
dren being raised by grandparents in Leon
County.
Circumstances that lead grandparents
and other relatives to step in to become
the primary caretakers of children:
Death or illness
Abandonment or neglect
Teen pregnancy
Incarceration
Mental illness
Changing economic factors
What is GaP?
Grandparents as Parents or GaP is a pro-
gram of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation
funded by the Leon County Commission and
grants and donations. GaP serves grandpar-
ents and other relatives who are raising chil-
dren and the program provides support
groups, family outings, advocacy, educational
programs, legal services, health screenings,
information and referral and access to commu-
nity resources.
GaP Program Support Group Meetings
and Luncheons
At the GaP monthly support group meetings
and luncheons, grandparents and other rela-
tive caregivers share common concerns and
bring problems up for group discussion. At-
tendees find support and fellowship from
others in a similar situation. GaP works to
provide speakers and exhibitors to connect
grandparents to services in the community
that may help in their role as caregivers. GaP
offers health screenings, legal assistance,
provides advocacy services and referral ser-
viceshelping families connect to resources
they need. There are also intergenerational
socials and outings.
How Can I Get Involved with GaP?
For more information or to attend a luncheon,
call the GaP program coordinator, Karen
Boebinger, at 850-891-4027 or email her at
Karen.Boebinger@talgov.com.
Support Services
AARP Foundation GrandCare Support
Locator, giclocalsupport.org, 866-595-
7678
Provides a list of available local agencies and
organizations that help grandparents raising
grandchildren.
AARP QuickLINK Benefits Calculator,
aarp.org/quicklink, 866-595-7678
This website contains a benefits checkup tool
that helps connect adults over age 50 and
their children/grandchildren under age 18 to
public benefits programs.
Grandparents as Parents Support Group
(GaP) talgov.com/seniors, 850-891-4027
This Leon County Senior Outreach program
offers support to grandparents and other
relative caregivers raising children. The month-
ly meeting and luncheon is held on the last
Wednesday of each month; the monthly sup-
port group is held on the 2nd Friday each
month.
Information and Referral
2-1-1 Big Bend Help Line, 211bigbend.org,
2-1-1 or 850-617-6333
Telephone counseling, information/referral
and crisis intervention.
Tallahassee Senior Center, talgov.com/
seniors, 850-891-4043
Information and referral to connect seniors
with services they need to remain active and
independent.
Whole Child Leon, wholechildleon.org,
850-544-3024
Connects children to community resources for
health care, educational and social services.
Legal Services
Legal Services of North Florida, lsnf.org,
850-385-9007
Provides civil legal assistance to low-income
families, children and the elderly.
Children and Family Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend,
bbbsbigbend.org, 850-386-6002
Provides role models and consistent adult
attention to children 6-17 years of age.
Child Support Enforcement Services,
dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport,
1-800-622-5437
Provides information on applying for child
support services, locating absent parents,
establishing paternity and making child sup-
port payments.
Childrens Home Society, chsfl.org, 850-
921-0772
Provides counseling services and adult mentors
to children age 4 to 17 who have an incarcerat-
ed parent.
Compass Family Services, kearneycente-
r.org, 850-792-9000 (ext. 104)
Connects families with community resources,
including prenatal/pediatric health, childcare,
parenting, school, baby items, food, housing,
and more! Donation based and holds a reserve
of diapers, prenatal vitamins, books, car seats,
strollers, and pack-n-plays that are regularly
distributed upon request.
Florida Department of Children and Fam-
ilies, myflorida.com/accessflorida, 850-
488-0675
Financial assistance and child protective ser-
vices. (additional website: dcf.state.fl.us/pro-
grams)
Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend, kid-
sincorporated.org, 850-414-9800
The Family Services program provides financial
aid and consumer information for children,
families and child care professionals.
Living Stones International, weliving-
stones.org, 850-765-0320
Faith-based children, family outreach and
social services organization addressing the
effects of parent incarceration on children and
their families.
Counseling Services
Apalachee Center, apalacheecenter.org,
850-523-3333
Offers a full range of mental health services.
Capital City Youth Services, ccys.org,
850-576-6000
Provides shelter and outpatient counseling for
families in crisis..
FSU Human Services Center, educa-
tion.fsu.edu/centers-institutes, 850-644-
3857
Provides free counseling services
Oasis Center for Women and Girls, theoa-
siscenter.net, 850-222-2747
Offers support to women and girls to improve
their lives.
Play Big Therapy and Learning Sessions,
playbigtherapy.com, 850-942-2000
Provides developmental and behavioral thera-
pies for children with severe disabilities.
Turn About Inc. of Tallahassee, turnabou-
t.org, 850-671-1920
Provides services and counseling to children
with substance abuse, behavioral problems or
have been victims of a crime.
Grief and Loss Counseling
Big Bend Hospice, bigbendhospice.org,
850-878-5310
Provides emotional and spiritual support for
families experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Lees Place, leesplace.org, 850-841-7733
Provides grief counseling for individuals and
families who are adjusting to loss through
death, divorce or abandonment.
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017 17
HELPLINES and
HOTLINES
Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873 or 800-
96ABUSE
Area Agency on Aging, Elder Hel-
pline: 800-96-ELDER (3-5337)
Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352
Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227
2-1-1 Big Bend: 850-617-6333 or 211
Parent Education
FSU Center for Couple & Family Therapy,
ccft.fsu.edu, 850-644-1588
Counseling for individuals, couples and fam-
ilies with diverse needs and backgrounds.
Healthcare
Bond Community Health Center, Inc.,
bondchc.com, 850-576-4073
Provides comprehensive family health services
to low-income patients.
Florida Kid Care, healthykids.org, 1-888-
540-KIDS(5437)
Provides low or no cost health care to children
18 years old or younger.
Leon County Health Department, leon-
countyfl.gov/lchd, 850-606-8000
Provides certain health and dental care proce-
dures to children as well as health education.
Lincoln Neighborhood Services Center,
nhsclinic.org, 850-224-2469
Provides primary, mental and episodic care for
medically underserved, uninsured and home-
less persons.
Child Care/Education
Early Learning Coalition, elcbigbend.org,
850-385-0504 or 1-866-973-9030
Provides child care and early education re-
sources and referrals.
FSU Multidisciplinary Center (FSU-FDLRS),
mdc.ssw.fsu.edu, 850-644-2222
Provides services to children presenting com-
plex academic, medical, emotional or behav-
ioral problems.
Childrens Activities/Resources
Tallahassee Parks& Recreation, talgov.
com, 850-891-3866
Provides recreational activities such as crafts,
organized sports, swimming pool access for
children out of school for the summer.
 Be a Key Holder

Join the Tallahassee Senior Foundation today.

Your contribution pays for programs and
enhances services. Mail or drop off your annu-
al membership contribution at the Senior
Center or visit www.TallahasseeSeniorFounda-
tion.org/Membership/ for more information or
to join online.
Membership
On behalf of Capital City Bank Group
Senior Citizen (Age 50+) $25 Foundation, Stanley Kahn, Service Leader,
Senior Couple $40 presents a check to the TSCF to help support
Supporter (under age 50) $35 Lunch Bunch outings.
Non-profit Organization $50
Key Holders
Diamond $5,040
TALLAHASSEE
Platinum $2,520 SENIOR
Ruby $1,500 FOUNDATION
Gold $1,020 BOARD MEMBERS
Silver $540
Bronze $240 Scott Harrell, President
Doug Carlson, Vice-President
Friend $120
Carol Thompson-Riley, Treasurer
Thank you for being a key to active aging! Edna Owens, Secretary
Send your contribution to: Tallahassee Senior Linda Roberts, Immediate Past Presi-
Center, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL
32303 dent
Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D.
Bronze Key Holders
Danielle Buchanan
Larry & Jo Deeb; Steve & Faye Mayberry; John Buck
Charles B. Nam & Katherine J. Pope Ajay Chadha
Friend Key Holders Jim Davis, CPA
Mary Louise Bechman; Billy & Barbara Beggs; Sandy DeLopez
Brenda Francis; Lois Friedman; Ken Hayse; Shirley Gooding-Butler
David & Jill Quadagno; Betty Serow; Barbara Jeanie Martin-Armstrong
Shannahan Elda Martinko
New and Renewing Members Jane Parsons
Mattie J. Allen; Linda Ard; Bob & Faye Bar- Bryan Desloge, Emeritus
nette; Kay Boueres; Louise M. Carpenter; Steve AJ McMullian, Emeritus
& Billie Clark; Lorraine Coonrod; Ella Jane P. Sheila Salyer, Executive Director
Davis; June J. Davis; Lynda E. Davis; Jim &
Wendy Davis; Frank & Dorothy Dean; Jarret &
Sharon Deltjen; Meg Dobbins; James F. Dolan,
Jr.; Deanna Epley; Frank & Geraldine Flynn, Jr.;
SENIOR SERVICES
Edna Foster; Janet N. Foy; Ginny Freeman;
Anna Pearl Fuller; Connie Garrett; Angie
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Goodman; Joe & Maureen Haberfeld; Sue Hall;
Suzanne Haynes; Vicky Hayse; Jesse & Rita Jill Sandler, Chair
Hodsdon; Mary Johnson; Anna Johnson Riedel; Freida Travis, Vice Chair
Wendy Johnston; James & Barbara Jones; Peter Piper, Secretary
Shirley Joyce; Steve Kahn; W. Kevin Kline;
Chuck & Muriel Lee; Carolyn McQuary; Tom & Paul Boisvert
Juanita Napier; Jeff & Kathy Nelson; Teresa Addie Carroll-Beal
Nichols; Martha Norona; Marianne Osborn & E. Ann Cleare
Alice Plumer; Linda Owens; Patty Parkhurst; Nancy Daws
Carol Peck; Joy C. Peskin; Phillip & Dawn Pol-
lock; Annie Rolle; Warren Schave; Linda N. Harry Fordham
Shabazz; James E. Stephens; Mark Stevens & Mike Francis
Shawn Tonner; Ellen Sullivan; Sara Jean Wain- Nancy Godette
wright; Sandra Walonis; Tiffanie Webster; Abi Moon
John M. Wells, Jr.; Gina W. Whitfield; Carolyn
S. Williamson; Margarida Southard Tiyah Isom-Morris
Annie Rolle
Antonio Terracciano, Ph.D., Geriatrics
Ed Vertuno

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Senior Center throws a Zero Birthday Bash
Birthdays. Some people dread them.
Some fudge their age to deny theyre
getting older. Not the folks at the TSC.
They celebrate birthdays because each
one means a new opportunity to learn a
new game, take another trip, try a new
dance step, or meet new friends.
As Linda Roberts, past president of
the TSC Foundation, and Scott Harrell,
current president, celebrate turning 70
and 40 respectively, they want to invite
all the participants, members, business
partners, and friends of the Tallahassee
Senior Center to consider making a gift
to the Foundation in their honor. As
Scott says, Because every day we see
that the people who go to the Senior Cen-
ter live happier lives.
You may also want to join them Sat-
urday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. for a Ze-
ro Birthday Bash at the Tallahassee Sen-
ior Center. Along with Linda and Scott,
the high school graduates of 1985 will
celebrate their 50th birthdays. Repre-
senting all 50-year-olds, Highway 85 will
be providing the music for this special
occasion.
Your donation made on-line or mailed
to TSC is your ticket to the Bash. Visit
www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/
or contact Lisa.DollarCovert@tal-
gov.com or 850-891-4003 for more infor-
mation. A minimum $10 donation will be
accepted at the door.
Harrell, the owner of Home Instead
Senior Care, has been involved in the
Senior Center as a volunteer and board
member for 15 years. He lives in Talla-
hassee with his wife, Allison, son, Ca-
den, 9, and daughter, Ensley, 5.
Roberts, a retired Prudential Finan-
cial agent, has been active at the Senior
Center as a participant and volunteer
for about 10 years, serving on the board
for eight years. She and her husband,
Jack, live in Tallahassee, as do their
sons, Jack and Jesse, and their families.
Harrell and Roberts stay involved
because they see the impact the Senior
Center has on adults seeking recreation,
socialization, learning, travel opportu-
nities and a myriad of services and pro-
grams that simply make life better.
As they celebrate, we asked them a
few questions about turning 40 and 70
and why they are passionate about the
Senior Center.
WHY DO YOU SUPPORT THE SENIOR
CENTER?
A birthday Q & A with Linda & Scott
Q: What does this zero birthday mean
to you?
Linda: How can I possibly be 70? Im
not sure what age I think, look or feel,
but I am thankful for every birthday.
Scott Harrell with Home Instead Senior Care and Linda Roberts chat about the Zero Birthday
Bash.
Even with all of lifes ups and downs, I
have had a good one and look forward to
more zero birthdays.
Scott: I feel great. Ive got an amaz-
ing, beautiful wife, two wonderful kids
that are healthy, and I help people for a
living. At 40 years old, I never thought
Id be doing this, but I am. Every day is a
blessing. Theres nothing negative I can
say about turning 40.
Q: For you, what connection does this
birthday have to the Senior Center?
Linda: In its way, it is an anniversary
as well as a birthday. I have been partici-
pating, volunteering and celebrating at
and with the Senior Center and Founda-
tion for about a decade. Being a part of
THE best senior center enhances my
life. Celebrating my birthday while rais-
ing funds to support this great commu-
nity asset is perfect.
Scott: Ive been involved with the
Senior Center 15 years. My mother
started on the board, and then I followed
her almost 12 years ago. It just really
hits home that I truly see every day that
the people who go to the Senior Center
live happier lives than the ones who
cant get out. It helps with socialization,
depression and motivation. You go to
some of these classes and see that peo-
ple look forward to seeing each other ev-
ery week, and they come because they
dont want to let their classmates down.
Q: How do you typically celebrate
your birthdays?
Linda: In recent years, my friends
and family have treated me to what I
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call a mini festival lasting a couple of
weeks. Small groups get together to eat,
gossip, laugh, tell stories and make new
memories. One group, the Sassies, has
been together about 20 years.
Scott: Usually, just with close friends
and family. Im simple, you know. I try
not to make that big a deal about it. The
Zero Birthday Bash is a little out of my
comfort zone, but it benefits the Senior
Center. That made sense for me because
Ive been involved for so long.
Q: If this birthday were a song or
movie, what would it be?
Linda: Bob Dylans Forever Young,
although my friend who is about my age
suggested, Stayin Alive. I particular-
ly like May you have a strong founda-
tion when the winds of change shift.
May your heart always be joyful and
may your song always be sung. My par-
ents gave me a strong foundation shored
up by friends and family, and I am grate-
ful.
Scott: Im turning 40 so its got to be
Braveheart or something like that.
This is a big deal!
Q: If you could celebrate this birth-
day with any person in the past or pre-
sent, who would it be?
Linda: In addition to my friends and
family, Lily Tomlin. Although our lives
have followed different paths, we have
traveled through the same times. It
would be interesting to share experienc-
es. Her energy, enthusiasm, intelligence
and humor would add to any occasion.
Of course, if Sam Elliot invited me to
dinner, I would go.
Scott: Roberto Clemente, the out-
fielder from Puerto Rico, who died in a
plane crash in the 1970s. I idolized him
when I was growing up playing baseball.
Q: What goals do you want to achieve
before your next zero birthday?
Linda: My plan is to cherish and en-
joy life as it unfolds. Have fun while do-
ing some good. Visit some more national
parks with friends and family. Share
good food, good drink and good times.
Scott: Id like to make sure that were
continuing to help people. Id love for
the Senior Center to have another build-
ing. And, hopefully, when Im 50, my son
will be going to college if he so chooses.
Roberts and Harrell are longtime vol-
unteers. They stay involved because
they see the impact the Senior Center
has on adults age 50+ seeking recrea-
tion, socialization, learning, travel op-
portunities and a myriad of services and
programs that simply make life better.
All proceeds from the Zero Birthday
Bash fundraiser will benefit the out-
reach, programs and services of the Sen-
ior Center.
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