TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT » SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2018

ActiveLIVING
The magazine for Tallahassee’s active boomer and senior community

Games on The Capital City Senior Senior Games are off and running
with local athletes participating through March 12.

LifeLong
Learning
Classes
Interested in the pursuit of knowl-
edge? LifeLongLearning offers a variety
of classes at a variety of locations. Lim-
ited space is available and classes fill up
quickly. For more information or to reg-
ister, email Maureen.Haberfeld@tal-
gov.com or call 850-891-4033. You may
also stop by the TSC and complete an ap-
plication. Lifelong Learning programs
are sponsored in part by Tallahassee
Moose Lodge # 1075, the City of Tallahas-
see, Leon County, and the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation.
Tours of Flowers Bakery and La-
pham Patterson House, Thomasville,
GA
Tue., Mar. 27, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., meet
at TSC (1400 N. Monroe St.) at 8 a.m. for
transportation. Flowers Baking Co. of
Thomasville opened in 1919 and expand-
ed to include 49 bakeries in 18 states.
Products include Nature’s Own, Wonder,
Merita, and Tastykake. Tour this historic
building/operating bakery and bring a
sample home! Per safety/FDA require-
ments, MUST wear closed-toe, non-slip
shoes, (no jewelry, ties, scarves or loose
clothing) and long pants and MUST be
able to walk up 2 flights of stairs (no
canes, walkers or walking devices). Lat-
er, tour the architecturally significant
Lapham Patterson house, built in 1885
and, is on the National Register of His-
toric Places. This fascinating home is a
monument to the imagination and crafts-
manship of the Victorian era. After the
tours, there will be time for shopping and
lunch on your own in downtown Thom-
asville. Space is limited. $18 fee (50+) /
$25 (others).
Patterns that Shaped the Chinese
People
Thursdays., Mar. 29, Apr., 5, 12, 19, 2 -
3:30 p.m., Tallahassee Senior Center,
1400 N. Monroe St. Instructor Tom Fried-
man will help participants gain a deeper
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understanding of the Chinese people,
their worldviews, culture, and social or-
ganization. The first 2 sessions will ad-
dress early Chinese history with an em-
phasis on rituals (life and death, nature
of relationships among family members,
friends, and rulers). The development of
technology and art will be examined.
The final 2 classes will cover the great
philosophies of Confucius, Tao, and Le-
galism and their impact on shaping Chi-
nese life today. $5 donation per class
(50+) / $7 (others)
Happy Goats Make Happy Soap
Goat Farm Tour
Fri., Mar. 30, meet at TSC (1400 N.
Monroe St.) 9:15 am for transportation
OR at Tallabred Farms at 10:00 a.m. Trav-
el to Tallabred Farms in Tallahassee to
see how to create a natural, moisturizing
bar of goat milk soap. Meet the goats and
watch the new baby goats play. Learn
about the milking process and about
turning milk into a finished product. Dis-
cover the benefits of using base and es-
sential oils in natural skin products and
pet soaps. Products will be available for
purchase at a discounted rate. Space is
limited. $12 fee includes transportation
from TSC and picnic lunch.
U. S. Defenders in the Philippines,
WWII
Mondays, Apr. 2, 9, 16, & 23, 10 a.m. –
noon, NE Branch Library, 5513 Thomas-
ville Rd.
Join local historian Mary Cathrin May
as she relays saga of the battle for the
Philippines during WWII and the fate of
American POWs in the aftermath. The
course will trace the U.S. involvement in
the Pacific from the 1850’s until the
1940’s. It will follow the U.S. and Japan’s
involvement in the war from the Japa-
nese invasion of U.S. bases in the Pacific
to the U.S. surrender of the Philippines
to Japan. The class will then focus on the
POW camps and the Japanese treatment
of American POW’s. The final class will
cover battles in the Pacific, victory over
ABOUT THE
PUBLICATION
Japan, and the release of the POW’s. $5
donation per class (50+) / $7 (others). Active Living is a bi-Monthly publication of
Solar Power Comes to Tallahassee the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
and Tour of the Tallahassee Solar Farm St., Tallahassee, FL 32303. 850-891-4000.
Two days: Fri., April 6, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Sheila Salyer, Senior Services Manager, City of
TSC Dining Room (1400 N. Monroe St.) Tallahassee and Executive Director, Tallahassee
and Fri. Apr. 13, meet at 9 a.m. at the TSC Senior Foundation
to travel to the Solar Farm Audrey Byrne, Managing Editor
Solar power has many environmental Martha Gruender, Coordinating Copy Editor
benefits. It is clean and renewable and The mission of Tallahassee Senior Services is to
can reduce our carbon footprint. Don’t offer programs, activities, and opportunities
miss this opportunity to learn about solar designed to encourage active living, optimal
power and its benefits from David Byrne aging, and social fitness for independent
and Ben Cowart of adults age 50+.
the City of Tallahas- Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein
see’s Electric Depart- to any specific commercial products, process,
ment. Learn how our or service by trade name, trademark, manu-
city’s new solar farm facturer, or otherwise does not necessarily
is allowing residents constitute or imply its endorsement, recom-
the option of using mendation or favoring by Tallahassee Senior
clean energy without Services or the Tallahassee Senior Foundation.
the risk of direct own-
ership. On April 13
the class will travel to
ABOUT THE SENIOR
Tallahassee’s own so- CENTER
lar farm for a tour.
Space is limited. $5 For questions or more information on Talla-
donation per class hassee Senior Services, the Tallahassee Senior
(50+) / $7 (others). Center & Foundation, activities, and 15 neigh-
Spring Garden borhood venues, contact 850-891-4000 or visit
Tour: Invitation for www.talgov.com/seniors and www.Tallahas-
Sustainable Living seeSeniorFoundation.org. “Like” us at Face-
Thu., Apr. 19, 10 – book.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter. For Leon
11:30 a.m. County Senior Outreach (a program of the
Tour a unique, sus- TSCF), read the LCSO Gazette, call 850-891-
tainable yard right 4065, or visit cms.leoncountyfl.gov.
here in Tallahassee.
Highlights include:
edible landscaping
(with perennial ed-
ible plants that re-
seed themselves); own sustainable garden and share many
healthy soil from ideas for creative gardening as well as
composting; water cuttings from her variety of plants. Par-
harvesting from rain- ticipants provide their own transporta-
water; and, solar pan- tion to her home in Betton Hills (address
els and utilization of to be provided upon registration). Space
microclimates. Gar- is limited. $5 donation for the class (50+) /
dener Regine Ma- $7 (others).
ligne will discuss how LIFELONG LEARNING – CON-
to get started on your TINUED ON PG. 15
Help honor our
community’s
Silver Stars
and volunteers
The 17th annual Silver Stars cele-
bration is Thursday, May 24. This
event recognizes 8 “Silver Stars,” out-
standing individuals in the Big Bend
area who range in age from 60 to 99
and inspire others to live well and stay
involved in our community. In addi-
tion, the TSC Foundation recognizes
more than 400 volunteers who con-
tribute to the life of the Senior Center
and our many neighborhood pro-
grams. We also thank our sponsors
and our key holders during this event
for their contributions to the success
of the Tallahassee Senior Center and
Foundation.
We hope you will help us celebrate
and honor our Silver Stars by becom-
ing a sponsor of this event. Capital
Health Plan leads the way as our Pre-
senting Sponsor and we have many
wonderful partners who support this
event annually. We welcome new and
returning sponsors who help to make
this event affordable and accessible
to seniors of all economic means.
Your sponsorship is an investment
in much more than this one evening.
Families and friends of our honorees
also celebrate this occasion and ap-
plaud the lifetime achievements of
these individuals. Our Silver Stars in-
spire others to lend a helping hand in
our community, develop new hobbies,
continue to learn, and motivate us to
stay active and keep growing, doing,
learning, and giving. They exemplify
living a happy, full and engaged life.
We invite you to be a part of this won-
derful celebration. Please contact Lo-
ri Swanson, Lori.Swanson@Tal-
gov.com for more information on Sil-
ver Stars sponsorships.
UPSLIDE addresses isolation issues
Melanie Lachman joins the TSC to
serve as the UPSLIDE Program Coordi-
nator. A three-year grant from the Flori-
da Blue Foundation, UPSLIDE which
stands for Utilizing and Promoting Social
Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation
and Depression in the Elderly and will ad-
dress social isolation and
depression in the senior
population.
Lachman has 17 years
of experience as a licensed
clinical social worker, do-
ing individual and group
counseling and communi-
ty outreach. She comes to
the Senior Center from
Melanie Big Bend Hospice where
Lachman she worked for 14 years as
a grief counselor. Prior to
that, Lachman worked as an addictions
counselor with at risk youth at DISC Vil-
lage.
In addition to her strong clinical coun-
seling background, Lachman’s project
development skills make her an excel- Capital City Senior Games sponsors, from L to R, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s Emily
lent fit to administer the program and in- Payton, Vicky Rose, and Sonnie Mayewski, Audiology Associates of North Florida’s Melissa
terface with local agencies to help identi- Corson, and Capital Health Plan's Donna Wells. The Capital City Senior Games are hosted by the
fy at-risk adults in the community who City Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Affairs and the Tallahassee Senior Center and also
might benefit from participation. One presented in partnership with Friends of Our Parks, Leon County Government, TSC Foundation
goal of UPSLIDE is to provide a gateway and Visit Tallahassee.
for people to become socially engaged
within the community and connected to
other people. SAVE THE DATE! TALLAHASSEE
In addition to providing individual
counseling and support groups, partici- SENIOR CENTER INVITES YOU
pants will be encouraged to attend activ- TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS!
ities at the senior center, community cen-
ters, and other church or civic options. Tuesday, August 28, 5:30-7 p.m.
Lachman is a true believer in positive so- A 40th Anniversary is a “ruby” anniversary!
cial outlets; she practices yoga whenever In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy clicks her ruby shoes and says,
possible, and enjoys hiking and kayaking “There’s no place like home.” Well, the TSC invites you to “Find your place!”
with her husband. She expects to start Celebrate 40 years of art, dance, fitness, games, language, LifeLong Learning,
seeing clients in mid-March. For more in- music, technology, outreach, outdoor pursuits — something for everyone!
formation on the UPSLIDE program, Visit us at Talgov.com/Seniors, TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org
email Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com or Like us on Facebook. Call 850-891-4000; stop in and take a tour at 1400 N. Monroe St.
call 850-891-4066.
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CLASSES
COMPUTER, TECHNOLOGY &
PHOTOGRAPHY
Interested in taking computer classes? Stop
by TSC receptionist desk and complete an
application to express your computer
course interests. Call 850-891-4008 or email
Kristy.Carter@talgov.com to request an ap-
plication be sent to you or to get your
name added to the interest roster. Also, a
variety of classes are offered and vary in
donation.
WINDOWS 10 OPERATING SYSTEM
Tue. & Thu., Mar. 20, 22, 27 & 29, 9–11 a.m.
(need to attend all 4 dates)
Struggling with the change to Windows
10? Learn about the different features in-
cluding: start menu, setting app, and much
more. If your laptop is running Windows
10, bring it to class.
MICROSOFT WORD – BASIC
Wed., and Thu., Apr. 24, 25, 26, May 1, 2 & 3,
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (need to attend all 6 dates)
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in six
sessions. Bring a flash drive. $20 (50+) or
$25 (non-Seniors) for the entire course.
Preregistration and payment required -
space is limited.
MICROSOFT EXCEL – BASIC
Tue., Wed., and Thu., May 15, 16, 17, 22, 23,
& 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (need to attend all 6
dates)
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in six
sessions. Please bring a flash drive. $20
(50+) or $25 (non-Seniors) for the entire
course. Preregistration and payment re-
quired - space is limited.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
1st & 3rd Mon., 6:30–8 p.m. $5 per class
Join us and improve your photo editing
skills with the Photoshop Elements soft-
ware program. Participants will view and
discuss photo editing tutorials and mem-
ber projects. Participants will have with
ample opportunities ask questions, share
their knowledge, and learn from others.
PAINT SHOP PRO
Wed., Mar. 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Session 1
Paint Shop Pro, also known as PSP, is easy to
use with an extremely short learning curve.
To take this class, PSP (version X5, X6 or X7),
should be loaded on your laptop. Basic
photo-editing software, such as Picasa,
does not qualify for this class; however, us-
ers of Photoshop Elements may find this
class useful. The editing concepts are virtu-
ally identical in Photoshop and PSP.
This Paint Shop Pro class is being presented
in two parts. It will go beyond the basic ed-
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Do you love to sing? Join Senior Singers on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Tallahassee Senior Center. For
more info, call 891-4000.
iting techniques and the parts are instruct-
ed in sequence. Techniques such as cloning,
healing, scratch removal, object extrac-
tions and image carving will be presented.
The attendee will also learn High Dynamic
Resolution editing, using plug-ins and how
to manage and use the Tool Palettes. All
these issues are used to either restore or
change a photograph or bring life to your
digital image.
BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Mar. 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
This class is for beginners who want to
learn the basic functions of their digital
camera including how to turn it on, locate
the battery and memory card, use scene
modes, turn off the flash, and how to trans-
fer images onto your computer. This class
also covers ISO, White Balance, Exposure
Value, Camera Metering, and other topics.
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Apr. 4, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
This class continues, in depth, the topics of
ISO, White Balance, Exposure Value, Color
Temperature, Program - Aperture - Shutter
modes, and metering (such as weighted,
spot, and other advanced functions). Light-
ing techniques, image arrangement, time-
of-day photography tripod management,
and many other topics will be discussed.
The session will also discuss some of the ad-
vanced features on the digital single lens
reflex (DSLR) camera units along with the
advantages and disadvantages of various
lens configurations. The topics and issues
discussed in this class will carry forward to
the Travel Session.
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Apr. 11, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
The class reviews different situations pho-
tographers come across when traveling. A
variety of tricks and techniques, some obvi-
ous and some less so, will be covered in the
class. Learn how to shoot from a speeding
car, catch a rainbow, shoot in snow, and
take photos in dark areas, such as churches.
This class now includes previous content
from the Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR)
class and the Travel Photography.
VIDEO EDITING
Wed., Apr. 25, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
This is a new class for anyone who desires
to learn non-linear video editing tech-
niques. The software used by the instructor
is Pinnacle Studio 18 Ultimate, but the at-
tendees are not required to have comput-
ers and/or software during this introduc-
tion class. The class will cover the basic
functions of video editing, audio manage-
ment, title insertions, overlays and video
corrections.
MUSIC & DANCE
GUITAR
Tue., 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Our guitar get-together is an opportunity
to dust off that old guitar and join an on-
going group of beginning-to-intermedi-
ate players. We come together each week
to share songs and playing techniques.
There is limited instruction. It’s helpful if
you know a few chords. The group will
take time with beginners who would like
to learn to play.
UKULELE BEGINNING
1st & 3rd Friday of each month, 10-10:50
a.m.
This class provides information about the
ukulele, and instruction on basic chords
and strum patterns. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your own uke!
FINGERSTYLE UKULELE CLASS
1st & 3rd Friday of each month, 11-11:50
a.m.
This class focuses on fingerstyle playing, as
well as instrumental melody/chord ar-
rangements. Also, basic music theory is
taught as we play various pieces. Everyone
is welcome, even if you think this level is
too advanced for you. $2
UKULELE & FRIENDS
2nd & 4th Friday of each month, 11-12 p.m.
Bring your instrument of choice and your
voice. A casual gathering as we Sing For
Our Lives. Learn songs for a peaceful plan-
et. Versions of music that are ukulele
friendly will be used though all instru-
ments are welcome.
USA BALLROOM DANCE
Sat. 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Come and dance on Tallahassee’ largest
dance floor. Dance lessons provided, 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-members; $5 for students with valid
IDs. Mark your calendars for the following
dance dates:
Mar. 17 – March Madness
Apr. 21 – April Showers
May 19 – Black & White Charity Ball (Semi-
Formal)
CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEE COM-
MUNITY FRIENDS OF OLD TIME DANCE)
Fri. 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Experience jigs, reels, and all kinds of fun.
Moves similar to square dance with a caller
instructing each dance before the music
begins. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students,
$3/dancing kids. Wear comfortable shoes
and clothes. No partner or experience nec-
essary. Newcomers should arrive by 7:15
p.m.
Mar. 23 – Whistin’s Rufus (ATL) with Caller
Doug Singleton (ATL)
Apr. 13 – In Cahoots with Caller Rachel
Flemming
Apr. 27 – Greasy String Band with Caller
Richard Hopkins
May 11 - Long Forgotten String Band with
Caller Vicki Morrison
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
Thu. at 12:30 p.m.
$2. Lace up your shoes and let’s dance.
From country to pop music, let the beat
move your feet!
CAPITAL TWIRLERS SQUARE DANCE
Mon. at 7 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level Square Dancing
every Monday from 8 to 9 PM. Level adjust-
ed to fit dancers’ skills. Non-member danc-
er donation: $5. Non-dancing visitors wel-
come to watch for free. Lessons given an-
nually. Visit www.facebook.com/Tallahas-
seetwirlers or Libby at 566-2117.
MUSIC, DANCE & FITNESS
DANCE CONT.
DANCING FOR FUN
Fri., 2–4 p.m.
A fun dance for any age group – it’s our
love of dancing that keeps us young! All
types of ballroom dancing. Come with or
without a partner. $2 (50+), $3 (others).
BEGINNING BALLROOM AND SWING
LESSONS
Fri., 5:30-7 p.m.
Learn Ballroom and Swing dance; Fox Trot,
Swing, Tango, Waltz and Cha Cha lessons
are also included. No partner needed.
Come meet people and have fun! $5.
FITNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS
FITNESS AT THE TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
CENTER
Fitness classes are $2 unless otherwise in-
dicated. For more information, call Ruth
Nickens, RN, Health & Wellness Program
Coordinator at 850-891-4042 or Ruth.Nick-
ens@talgov.com or Henry Steele, Health
Suite Assistant at 850-891-4045 or visit our
website at www.talgov.com/seniors.
“Gentle Mat Yoga: Experiencing the
Benefits”
Thursdays, Mar. 1 – Apr. 5, 11 a.m. – Noon,
Activity Room, TSC
Due to participant requests following the
Yoga Sampler Series, we offer this 6-week
beginner yoga program designed for every
BODY. The use of mats on the floor is en-
couraged, but chairs will be available, too.
You will experience the physical & cogni-
tive benefit of gentle yoga in classes taught
by Certified Instructors. Space is very limit-
ed. Call 891-4042 to register. $6 class drop-
in if space is available.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT, Tue., 11 a.m.-
noon, is a NIA based yoga class. A pleasant
selection of music accompanies a gentle
yoga-based fitness class that focuses on in-
creasing energy, reducing falls, and main-
taining flexibility. Taught by Lori Roberts,
certified NIA yoga instructor.
BRAIN-BODY-BALANCE, Mon., 1:30-2:30
p.m. at the TSC, is an active-aging, fall pre-
vention program specifically created to
train and reverse many types of aging. Our
philosophy fuses movement with neuro-
plasticity-enhancing drills to improve bal-
ance, the various functions of the brain, re-
flex skills, and improve daily life skills.
Taught by Kathy Gilbert. Class is also
taught at Optimist Park, Southwood & Al-
legro Heritage Oaks locations; see Neigh-
borhood Fitness Sites for other times, list-
ings and instructors.
Tue. & Thu., 10 -11 a.m., Optimist Park,
taught by Kathy Gilbert and Ferdouse Sul-
tana
Tue., 1 - 2 p.m., SouthWood, taught by
Wendy Barber ($5 donation)
Wed., 2 - 3 p.m., Allegro Heritage Oaks,
taught by Kathy Gilbert
CHAIR YOGA, Fri., 11 a.m.-noon, offers a
gentle yoga workout for increased mobil-
ity, bladder control, self-esteem, and men-
tal focus. Taught by Certified Yoga Instruc-
tor Bridget Welch.
LIFE EXERCISE, Tue. and Thu., 9:30-10:30
a.m., is a very popular and dynamic work-
out consisting of aerobics, light weights,
stretching, strengthening and balance ex-
ercises. This workout is suitable for every-
one and you can participate seated. Taught
by Pomeroy 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.,
Taught by Jacqueline Parra. $5 (50+) $7
others.
YOGA: Mon. and Wed., 5:30-7 p.m.,
taught by certified yoga instructor Pamela
Hunter. Vigorous practice for adults includ-
ing poses, relaxation, and mediation. Wear
comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat (if
you have one). Fee: $10 (50+), $12 others.
NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS SITES
Each class $2 (50+), $3 others.
Allegro, 4501 Shannon Lakes Dr. W.
Brain, Body, Balance with Kathy Gilbert,
Wed., 2 - 3 p.m.
Bradfordville Fitness, Northeast
Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road
Senior Fitness I with Ferdouse Sultana (Be-
ginners): Tue. & Fri., 9:30 – 10:15 am
Senior Fitness I & II 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 pm
Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C. Spence
Community Center: 4768 Chaires
Cross Road
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., Ste. 301
Mindful Movement with Lori Roberts,
Thu., 1-2 p.m.
Miccosukee Community Center: 13887
Moccasin Gap Road
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 Road
Senior Fitness with Llona Geiger, Mon. &
Wed., 8:30-9:30 a.m.
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
The listed presentations, massage and
classes at the Tallahassee Senior Center are
$2 unless otherwise indicated. For more in-
formation on programs, registration or do-
nations, email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com
or call 850-891-4042 or 891-4045.
“Tools to Quit: A Smoking Cessation
Workshop”
Mon., Apr. 2 & May 7, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Conf
Rm 1A
This program, designed by former smok-
ers, was developed for people who want to
become non-smokers. Attend one of these
highly effective class/support groups if you
are ready to quit smoking now. Nicotine
patches provided at no charge. Offered by
Big Bend AHEC. Call 224-1177 to register.
“Opioid Addiction in Older Adults”
Thu. Apr. 12, 11 a.m. – Noon, Dining Room
Opioid-based medications have long been
available to treat acute and chronic pain,
but abuse and addiction has become seri-
ous public health issue. Drug overdose
deaths are the leading cause of injury
death in the United States. Learn more
about this epidemic that effects young and
old alike. Presented by Disc Village.
Celebrating Life - National Healthcare
Decision Day
Tues. Apr. 17, 6-7:30 p.m., TSC Auditorium
Honor life by planning ahead. Join us for a
presentation about advance care planning
and organ donation. Sponsored by Big
Bend Hospice and the Community Ad-
vance Care Planning Encouragement Task
Force. For more information, email Can-
dace McKibben at Candace@bigbendhos-
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March is Kidney
Disease Awareness
Month
The TSC will host these two programs
on this chronic disease:
“Overview of Kidney Health”
Wed. Mar. 28, 11 a.m. – Noon, Dining
Room
Dr. Hiren Joshi, kidney specialist (ne-
phrologist) with CRMC, will talk about
treating conditions like hypertension,
UTI, kidney stones and kidney failure.
“Living with Kidney Disease”
Wed. Apr. 18, 11 a.m. – Noon, Dining
Room
What are the symptoms of kidney
disease? What happens when you have
dialysis? What do I need to know about
kidney transplants? Get these ques-
tions, plus any of yours answered in this
engaging presentation given by some-
one living with kidney disease. Present-
ed by Dee Wilder.
pice.org.
Podiatry Screening & Foot Care
Thu., Apr. 26, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Health Suite
Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & foot specialist
cuts toenails and assesses and treats foot
problems. Doctor accepts Medicare, Medi-
caid, and secondary insurance, which may
cover costs for this.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Tallahassee Senior Center Health Suite, un-
less otherwise noted.
Blood Pressure, Wed. & Thu., 10 a.m. –
noon
Glucose, Every Wed., 10 a.m. – noon
Pulse Oximetry, Thu., Apr 5 & May 3, 10
a.m. – noon
Hearing, Wed., May 9, 10 a.m. – noon, of-
fered by Audibel
Memory Screenings, Thu., Mar. 22 10
a.m. – noon, offered by TMH Neuroscience
Center
MASSAGE, MEDITATION, AND REIKI
Reiki, Every Tue., 10:30 a.m. - noon, Susie
Howell, Reiki Master, and Friends
Meditation and Mindfulness Guide-
lines, Tue., Mar. 20 & Apr. 17, 10:30 - 11:30
a.m.
Offered one Tuesday each Month in con-
junction with Reiki, these encounters in-
troduce you to the secrets of the timeless
art of meditation. Feel calmer, more fo-
cused and balanced. Taught by Leslie
Hanks, Yoga Unlimited.
Massage, Tue., Apr. 24, 10 a.m. - noon,
Norma Reesor, LMT.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
LEON COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH
LUNCH & LEARNS, LIFELONG LEARNING
– SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch & Learns (L&L) offer lively and en-
gaging programs for adults 50+. All Lunch
& Learns are 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each L&L
includes exhibitors, health screenings, and
lunch, $6. These events are a program of
the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation,
funded by the Leon
County Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners. For
information on Leon
County Senior Out-
reach events, field trips,
and classes, e-mail Susan.Davis@tal-
gov.com or call 850-891-4065. Note: Life-
LongLearning classes, fitness classes and
art workshops are offered at multiple loca-
tions. See pg. 2 for LifeLongLearning class-
es, pg. 5 for fitness classes, pg. 16 for art
workshops, and pg. 7 for LifeLong Outdoor
Pursuits.
Bradfordville, Wildwood Presbyterian
Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Mar. 14 & Apr. 11 & May 9
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At Florida Senior Day, Karen Boebinger, Coordinator of the TSC Grandparents as Parents (GaP)
program, receives a Certificate of Recognition from Janice Harvey (left), Director of the Office of
Volunteer & Community Services at the Department of Elder Affairs, for the GaP program’s
significant and meaningful contributions to the grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren in Leon County. Also pictured, Louise and Gene Lewis, GaP grandparents, and
Anne Avery (right), Department of Elder Affairs.
(Field trip, pre-registration required, (850) 6808 Beech Ridge Trl.
891-4065 or Susan.Davis@talgov.com. Social Bridge: Mondays, 12–3:30 p.m. $1
Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse, per session. Call 668-7252 before attending
first class to check for table openings.
Chaires-Capitola, Dorothy C. Spence
Community Center, 4768 Chaires Cross-
road
Lunch & Learns: Mar. 27 & Apr. 24.
Fort Braden, Fort Braden Community
Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Lunch & Learns: Mar. 20 & Apr. 17.
NEW! Ageless Grace: Mind and Body Fit-
ness Class Mar. 15, 22 & 29., 11 a.m. – 12 pm,
$2 per class, Sponsored by Tallahassee Me-
morial Hospital; pre-register at 850-891-
4065.
Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson Communi-
ty Center, 3840 North Monroe St., Ste. 301
Lunch & Learns: Mar. 15 & Apr. 19.
Canasta, Cards & Games: Tue., 1– 4 p.m.,
$1 per class.
Miccosukee, Miccosukee Community
Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Apr. 5 & May 3.
Bus Trip to Walmart: Apr. 6 & May 4.
Computer Class: Mar. 23, Apr. 13 & 27,
May 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. $1 per class.
Woodville, Woodville Community
Center, 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Apr. 12 & May 10.
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR SERVICES &
OUTREACH
WELLNESS CIRCLES
Join neighbors, make new friends and dis-
cuss important health topics at these once-
a-month gatherings. Light refreshments
Grandparents as Parents: Remember these
dates
Resilience (GaP Movie), Tue., Mar. 27, 5:30
p.m. – see pg. 17 for more info.
GaP Support Lunch, Leon County Public
Library, 200 W. Park Ave, Program Room A.
Wed., Mar 28. & Apr. 25, noon - 1:30 p.m.,
Complimentary lunch provided for grandpar-
ents and other relative caregivers. Reserva-
tions are required. To RSVP or for more in-
formation regarding the events above, email
Karen.Boebinger@talgov.com or call 850-891-
4027.
and health screenings are available. $2 do-
nation. For more information, e-mail Wen-
dy.Barber@talgov.com or call (850) 891-
4052.
Jack McLean Community Center, 700
Paul Russell Road, (850) 891-2505
Wellness Circle, Held the 2nd Tue. of each
month, 11 a.m. – noon. Mar. 13 and Apr. 10,
Chair Yoga with Sydney Howell, May 8, An-
ger Management with Paul Knoll, PhD,
TMH Recovery Center Director.
Super Seniors Fitness, Tue., Wed., Thu.,
10-11 a.m., ongoing. Ella Ellis instructor. No
charge.
Jake Gaither Community Center, 801
Bragg Drive, (850) 891-3940
Wellness Circle, Held the 3rd Wed. of
each month, 11 a.m. – noon. Mar. 21, Age-
less Grace with Marghi Bunck-McClearn,
Apr. 18, Chair Yoga with Sydney Howell.
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, Instruc-
tor
Co-ed Fitness, Tue. & Thu., 9-10 a.m. Yolon-
do Westberry & Cora Ealey, Instructors
Zumba, Tue. & Thu., 10-11 a.m., Cassandra
Leland, Instructor
LIFE SKILLS CLASSES FOR AGING WELL,
Jake Gaither Community Center
Fridays, Mar. 16, 23, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 11 a.m. – 1
p.m. Series 3 (cont.) – This fun and engag-
ing 6-week series provides participants the
tools they need to remain healthy, secure
and independent. Topics include: Brain
Health, Mind Matters, Fitness, Falls Preven-
tion, Weight Management, Scams, Finan-
cial Health, and Community Resources for
Seniors. Lunch provided. $2 per class. Must
pre-register. Email Wendy.Barber@tal-
gov.com, call 850-891-4052 or stop by Jake
Gaither to register.
Jim Cox (orange shirt), Director of the Stoddard Bird Lab at Tall Timbers, plays a bird call on the
Tall Timbers Trail. Cox provided highly informative instruction on the tools and knowledge
needed to begin Birding during a February LifeLong Outdoor Pursuits Workshop.
Fishing for fun? Paddle in
the direction of adventure
SUSAN DAVIS
LEON COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH
COORDINATOR
The Lifelong Outdoor Pursuits (LOP)
program is offered by the Tallahassee
Senior Center and Foundation and spon-
sored in part by Leon County Govern-
ment, which also funds senior programs
at six county-owned community centers
through the Senior Center Foundation.
Below are two months of great work-
shops and field trips:
LOP Fishing Workshop & Field Trip
Thanks to warmer waters in April,
our local beaches, rivers and lakes offer
abundant opportunities to catch the big
one. Learn how at the LifeLong Outdoor
Pursuits Fishing Workshop on Mon.,
Apr. 9, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at the Talla-
hassee Senior Center Auditorium,
1400 N. Monroe St. This all-day work-
shop, presented in partnership with the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, features everything you
need to know to hone your fishing skills,
including infor-
mation on bait and
tackle, types of
fishing rods and
reels, rules and
regulations, knot
tying, and fishing
hot spots. Hands-
on casting demon-
strations and les-
sons on throwing a cast net are also of-
fered. Both inshore salt- and fresh- wa-
ter fishing will be covered. Cost is $20
and includes lunch. Pre-registration re-
quired; workshop is limited to 30 people
and fills up fast. Contact Susan.Da-
vis@talgov.com or call 891-4065 for more
info or to register.
Following the workshop will be a field
trip to the quaint city of Apalachicola,
on Wed., April 18. Participants may try
their hand at inshore salt-water fishing
off the pier at Battery Park. Fishing
equipment supplied, or you may bring
your own. Catch and release only. Partic-
ipants must complete the fishing work-
shop on April 9 in order to go on the field
trip. Enjoy lunch on your own in down-
LifeLong Outdoor Pursuits Birding Workshop participant David Byrne points out a
White-breasted Nuthatch on the Tall Timbers Trail.
town Apalachicola (1 ½ hours). There
will be a short stop at the Apalachicola
National Estuarine Reserve (ANERR) in
Eastpoint on the way home. Transporta-
tion provided by the Tallahassee Senior
Center. Bus leaves TSC at 8 a.m. and re-
turns around 6 p.m. Cost: $20 (includes
transportation, bait and snacks). Bring
money for lunch on your own. Registra-
tion required (limit of 25 people and
must have completed LOP Fishing Work-
shop); contact Susan.Davis@talgov.com
or call 891-4065.
LOP Kayaking Workshop & Field Trip
One of the most enjoyable ways to ex-
perience our beautiful waterways is in a
kayak. Our lakes and rivers, and even
nearby beaches have an abundance of
flora, fauna and wildlife to discover. Join
the LifeLong Outdoor Pursuits Kayak-
ing Workshop at the FSU Seminole
Reservation on Lake Bradford, 3226
Flastacowo Rd. on Monday, May 7, 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. to learn kayak safety, how
to enter and exit a kayak, paddling tech-
niques, and information on types of gear
to bring, the different types of kayaks
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available and where to go kayaking local-
ly. This program is held in partnership
with FSU Outdoor Pursuits and the Ca-
noe and Kayak club. It includes hands-on
demonstrations and participants will be
using their new-found skills on the wa-
ter. Kayaks and lunch provided. Cost:
$25 per person (includes kayaks and
lunch). Limited to 22 people. Pre-regis-
tration required. Email Susan.Da-
vis@talgov.com or call 850-891-4065.
Following the workshop, on Friday,
May 11, participants may take a Kayak-
ing field trip down the beautiful Was-
cissa River. Jump on the bus at the Talla-
hassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St.
(leaves at 9 a.m. and will return around
3:30 p.m.) and paddle down one of North
Florida’s pristine waterways (Wacissa
River, Wacissa). This field trip is being
led in partnership with FSU Outdoor Pur-
suits. Cost: $40 per person (includes
transportation, kayaks, and lunch). Lim-
ited to 22 people. Pre-registration re-
quired. Email Susan.Davis@talgov.com
or call 850-891-4065.
Swimmers climb out of the pool,
step onto the pickleball courts
NICK GANDY
FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION
It’s an understatement to refer to the up and coming
Florida Senior Games Women’s Doubles Pickleball
team of Pat Sargeant and Jodi Yambor as multi-sport
athletes.
As a student athlete at Florida State University in the
early 1970s, Sargeant was a pioneer in women’s college
athletics, as a letter winner for the FSU volleyball and
track and field teams.
Meanwhile, further south at the University of Mi-
ami, Jodi Yambor was doing the same in the swimming
pool.
As a Florida Senior Games athlete, Sargeant estab-
lished herself as an elite swimmer in the 50s age groups
and earned the 2005 Athlete of the Year Award. Yambor
gave coaching a shot after college swimming career at
Florida State and UM and stayed involved in athletics
as a sports psychologist at Miami.
For the 2017 Florida Senior Games in Clearwater, the
former swimmers found themselves on dry land, step-
ping onto the Pickleball Courts.
Rotator cuff surgery in 2012 and several subsequent
surgeries to follow, forced the former Melbourne resi-
dent, now back in Tallahassee, into one of the most pop-
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ular sports in the Florida Senior Games.
“I can push but can’t pull,” she says of the current
range of motion in her shoulder. “Swinging a pickleball
paddle is pushing, but I can’t pull for swim strokes.”
Her Florida Senior Games efforts in the water are
well documented. She holds 12 records in the 50-54 and
55-59 age group. Between 2005 and 2011, Sargeant set
seven freestyle records, four butterfly records and an
individual medley record that still stands.
An injury also kept Yambor out of action after years
on a tennis court. Long weekends at tournaments,
sometimes playing for a total of 18 hours over the week-
end, led to an Achilles tendon injury.
“Doctors told me it was probably something that
built up over the years,” Yambor said. “It was so ter-
rible, I couldn’t even walk.” Surprisingly, it was nitro
glycerin patches that led to her recovery.
“Yeah, the same kind of stuff they give people with
heart problems,” she said with a laugh while waiting to
take the court with Sargeant at a recent morning prac- Pickleball teammates, Pat Sargeant and Jodi Yambor
tice. “Now I’m fine and I love playing pickleball and
playing with Pat.”
During her time at the University of Miami, Yambor
earned six individual All-American honors and nine as
part of relay teams during her Hurricane career, also
during the decade of the 1970s. Those accolades led her
to being enshrined in the University of Miami Sports
Hall of Fame.
As the duo moves into success in another sport, Sar-
geant and Yambor won the bronze medal in the 60-64
age group, in their first Florida Senior Games Pickle-
ball effort.
Sargeant followed her own advice on making the
dive to Pickleball. As a swimmer, she convinced many
an athlete to get in the pool and just give it a try. After
watching Yambor and others play, she decided to start
swinging the paddle.
“I was one of those people I used to try and moti-
vate,” she said. “Saying, ‘Oh, I don’t practice enough. I
haven’t played in a tournament.’ Finally, I just did it.”
Now as a Tallahassee resident, Sargeant joined the
festivities at Florida Senior Day and was interviewed
by WCTV, the event’s media sponsor. She stressed that
seniors stay active and healthy in not only Senior
Games activities, but any sort of physical and healthy
activities.
While Jodi Yambor has chosen Pickleball to keep her
active, swimming excellence continues in her family.
Her son, John Yambor Maul, will begin at Florida State
in the fall semester as a member of the Florida State
Seminoles swim team. Her daughter Alyssa Yambor
Maul, was a four-year letter winner for the University
of Florida swim team. Pat Sageant on the Pickleball Court at the 2017 Florida Senior
As they continue to improve, the duo will be in action Games in Clearwater.
at the 2018 Capital City Senior Games, in March, to qual-
ify for 2018 Florida Senior Games, this December. They
are unsure if they will travel to the 2019 National Senior alists soon.
Games, in June 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For more information about the 2018 Florida Senior
While Pat and Jodi were on the lower steps of the Games, held in Clearwater this December and present-
Pickleball medal stand in 2017, expect them to climb ed by Humana, and qualifying events statewide, visit
higher and reach the top step reserved for gold med- www.floridaseniorgames.com.
Torch Walk/Run kicks off 2018
Capital City Senior Games
Senior athletes (age 50+), their
friends, a few local “celebrities” and
sponsors braved a cold January day to
kick off the 9th Annual Capital City Sen-
ior Games (CCSG). Thanks to Commis-
sioner Curtis Richardson, Mayor Pro
Term, who shared words of encourage-
ment! Thanks to the following Athletes
who carried the torch: Andre Libroth,
Archery, Addie Carroll-Beal, Bag Toss,
Mario Palmentieri, Basketball, Angie
Goodman, Bowling, David Rehrig, Cy-
cling, Broward Sapp, Golf, Susan For-
tune, Horseshoes, Ebo Barefoot, Pickle-
ball, Lynn Smith, Powerlifting, Bob Kel-
ler, Swimming, Elamir Ghattas, Table
Tennis, Linda Oxford, Table Tennis and
Mike Sims, Tennis, Rodney Letchworth,
Track (Discus).
The CCSG will be held Mar. 2-12, and
the Celebration of Athletes is Mon.,
March 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Talla- Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Richardson hands the Torch off to
hassee Senior Center Auditorium (1400 Linda Roberts (left) and Vivian Mitchell carry the Senior Games Banner Andre Libroth, representing Archery. KARLA BRANDT
N. Monroe St.). The games are presented
in partnership with Audiology Asso-
ciates of N. FL, a division of Tallahassee
Ear, Nose, and Throat, Capital Health
Plan, Friends of Our Park, Leon County
Government, Tallahassee Memorial
HealthCare, City of Tallahassee – Parks,
Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs, Tal-
lahassee Senior Center & Foundation,
and Visit Tallahassee. For information
on the Capital City Senior Games, visit
Talgov.com/SeniorGames or call 850-
891-4000. For Senior Games photos, visit
www.facebook.com/TallahasseeSenior-
Center/ or #TallySeniorGames.

Mike Sims, representing Tennis, proudly holds

the torch up high!

Representing Leon County’s Property Appraisers Office, Valencia Scott (left) and Bill Eichhoefer
(right), Zippy Wartenburg, Senior Games Athlete, Pickleball, and Nick Gandy, Florida Sports
Foundation. Leon County is among the generous sponsors of the Capital City Senior Games.

Capital City Senior Games Bag Toss Champion

Lynn Smith, Powerlifter, hands off torch to
veteran Senior Games Athlete and Swimmer,
Bob Keller.
and TSC Volunteer Coordinator Addie
Carroll-Beal, left, hands off torch to Cindy
Mead, Athletic Superintendent, City of
Tallahassee Parks and Recreation and 1st year
Senior Games Competitor.
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LEADING THE WAY
Talented TALL Class 10 engages in community leadership learning

Orientation Day, TALL Class 10 - front row (L to R), Cathy Birdsong, Sandy Sheridan, Andrew (Drew) Miller, Vicki Gordon Kaufman, Kathryn Lord, Noreen Beattie, Rick Thornburg, Paul Rowell, Pam
Armstrong, and Sonya Cloninger. Middle row, (L to R), TALL Class 10: Patrick Kaye, Steve Gagne, Karen Boebinger, Linda Bruns, Bernie Smith, Susan Trimble. Back Row (L to R), Annie Serpa, Intern,
FSU College of Social Work, Barbara Boone, Executive Director, Leadership, Hella Spellman, Supervisor, Senior Services and LT26, Joan Tolliver, TALL Class 8, and Sudduth Cummings, TALL Class 10.
Not pictured, Deanna Epley.

Tallahassee Active LifeLong Leaders
(TALL) is an 8-week program for per-
sons age 50+, provided in partnership
with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber
of Commerce, Leadership Tallahassee
Program and sponsored by AARP. Appli-
cations to the program are generally ac-
cepted in early December. Acceptance
to the program is competitive and Class
10 participants represent a diverse and
eclectic group of professionals with ca-
reers in education, law, and corporate
business.
There’s an author, biologist, nurse, so-
cial worker, magazine editor, human re-
source director, a business owner, a
Priest, a psychotherapist, and even a re-
tired U.S. Air Force Airmen/attorney/
paramedic. Given their backgrounds, all
participants have brought a unique per-
spective to interactive activities and ex-
ercises as they have met with profes-
sionals in arts and culture, housing,
health & human services, public safety,
economic development and local gov-
ernment over the past 6 weeks.
Thanks to all the local community
leaders who generously shared their
time and insight. A graduation ceremony
for TALL Class 10 will be held on Tue.,
Mar. 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Talla-
hassee Senior Center auditorium. TALL
Class 10 participants look forward to en-
hancing positive change and growth in
our community. For more information
on the program, the next TALL open
house, and application opportunity,
email Hella.Spellman@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4007.

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 COT’s Director of Community Housing & Human Services Michael Parker shares information on
Participants are treated to a performance by Southern Shakespeare Co.’s Phil Croton. affordable housing and homeowner programs in our community.

Nydia Ntouda of Prevent Child Abuse Florida and Jackie Malone of Brehon Institute (not
pictured) to discuss the importance and impact of families and healthy children within
TALL Class 10 tours a model home in the Canopy Development within Welaunee. Tallahassee. Thank you Courtney Atkins, Executive Director, Whole Child Leon, for the
generously hosting Human Services Day

TALL Classmates Karen Boebinger, GaP Coordinator, and Steve Gagne,

Senior Services Advisory Council Member and owner of Caring Connections From left, Sandra Sheridan, Karen Boebinger, Cathy Birdsong, and Noreen Beattie enjoy a fun Tallahassee
Senior Care learn what it is like to lunch as visually-impaired people at demographics group activity.
Lighthouse of the Big Bend.
Continued on Next Page

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Sgt. Jeff Mahoney (not pictured) led TALL through an introduction of its TAC Team and TALL participants receive local government insight from Andy Johnson, MPA, MSP, Assistant to
simulations. Here, TALL gets a glimpse into a sniper shooting demonstration. the County Administrator and Dave Jacobsen, TALL Class 5 and Program Day Chair.

Sha’Ron James (LT 21, not pictured) led the class through “The Invaders Activity.” TALL FAMU’s Dr. Reginald Ellis (LT31), reviews a Tallahassee time line.
classmates were instructed to consider their basic rights and challenged to narrow them down
to only five,

Participants meet with the Tallahassee Ballet’s Chief Executive Officer Janet Pichard,
(LT26), and Artistic Director Tyronne Brooks. TALL Class 10 tours FAMU’s Meek Eaton Black Archives for a historical perspective.

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Travel: 2018 Tours
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES -
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER
Tours are open to all travelers and
benefit the Tallahassee Senior Founda-
tion. Email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or
call (850) 891-4008 for more information
or visit www.funseas.com/tsc. New trav-
el partner: Holiday, Cruises & Tours.
Book early to reserve your spot. Mention
that you heard about travel opportuni-
ties through the Senior Center as a dona-
tion will be made back to the center. The
Senior Center requests that you com-
plete a participation form prior to taking
one of these marvelous tours:
Little Shop of Horrors, Mar. 18, 2018 &
Jacksonville, FL
Amelia Island, St. Augustine & Jack-
sonville, FL, Apr. 10-12, 2018
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical,
Apr. 15, 2018
Ladies Spring Caribbean Cruise,
Apr. 22-29, 2018
Five Guys Named Moe, May 5, 2018
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, July 28,
2018
Kiss Me Kate, Aug. 19, 2018
Cuba Adventure, Sept. 11, 2018
Niagara Falls & Toronto, Sept. 15-23,
2018
Nashville In The Fall, Oct. 25-28, 2018
New Orleans, Nov. 12-16, 2018
TALLAHASSEE TRAVEL CLUB
Attention Hardcore, Occasional, &
Yes, Armchair Travelers!
Do you have a passion for or interest
in travel?
Would you enjoy participating in a
club with people who share this interest?
The first meeting will be held Tue.,
Apr. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., TSC Art Studio,
1400 N. Monroe St.
At monthly meetings, you are encour-
aged to share narratives, photos, and
films about some of your favorite previ-
ous trips, places you look forward to vis-
iting in the future, and, perhaps, our
travel group will schedule a trip(s) of
common interest.
A schedule of future meetings will
also be discussed. Look for additional in-
formation about the prospective Talla-
hassee Travel Club on the Senior Cen-
ter’s bulletin boards. The primary goal of
a Tallahassee Travel Club will be to fol-
low Rick Steve’s advice – to “keep on
traveling.” For more information, call
850-891-4000 or email Kristy.Carter@tal-
gov.com.
Volunteer Receptionist
Needed!
Do you enjoy interacting with people while
providing exceptional customer service?
We need you! Responsibilities include: an-
swering phones, providing program informa-
tion, taking registration, and welcoming
participants. Two openings are available along
with substitute options:
Tuesdays, 12:30 – 5 p.m. & Fridays, 8 a.m. –
12:30 p.m. Training is provided.
Interested individuals can email or call: Ad-
die.Carroll-Beal@talgov.com at 891-4009 or
Gena.Varn@talgov.com at 891-4005, Volunteer
and Participant Coordinators.
TSC Volunteer Receptionists Bobbie Crews
and Maggie Neel
CALLING ALL COIN AND STAMP
COLLECTORS
Tallahassee Stamp and Coin
Show to be held April 7 & 8 at the
TSC!
The Tallahassee Stamp & Cover
Club will host its 9th annual stamp
show and its 2nd Stamp and Coin show,
in Tallahassee, Florida. The show will
be held at the Tallahassee Senior Cen-
ter, 2nd floor auditorium, 1400 N. Mon-
roe St. Hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on
Sat., Apr. 7 and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sun.
Apr. 8.
The show will feature four or five
regional stamp dealers selling US,
British Commonwealth, Confederate
and Worldwide stamps, with some sup-
plies and literature. It will also feature
at least four coin dealers. Door prize
drawings expected every two hours.
Admission and parking to the show are
free.
For more information contact Ger-
ry York (850) 284-4712 ge-
rard_york@msn.com or Dr. Mike
Francis (850) 385-1060, drmikef@com-
cast.net. Visit www.tsandcc.info for a
club information.
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Purple Craze Party supports the Alzheimer’s Project
DEBBIE MORONEY
CEO OF ALZHEIMER’S PROJECT
It’s time to put on purple for the Alz-
heimer’s Project’s sixth annual Purple
Craze Party, April 28th at The Moon. Pur-
ple Craze will feature Pure Platinum, one
of Tallahassee’s most popular bands.
Pure Platinum plays a variety of memo-
rable songs from the big hits of the 1930’s
to today’s pop and dance favorites.
In addition to great music, you’ll taste
some delicious food. The signature dish-
es from the area’s leading senior resi-
dences will be presented at the Battle of
the Chef’s, a big hit at last year’s Purple
Craze. You’ll also have an opportunity to
bid on vacations, art, and other unique
and interesting items at both a silent and
a bidding auction. Don’t be surprised to
see plenty of crazy outfits in the compe-
tition for the Best Purple Costume, and if
you like to shake a leg, be sure to sign up
for the Dance Competition.
The best thing about Purple Craze is
that you’ll be supporting the Alzheimer’s
Project, a non-profit organization found-
ed on the principle of local residents
helping local people in need. Tickets to
Purple Craze are $30 apiece. For more in-
formation or to purchase your tickets,
Becky Preidis, Valerie Walker, and Nicky Miller, dressed as Purple Craze forget me nots.
call Betsy at 386-2778 or go to www. Alz-
heimersproject.org.
Caregiver Support Groups are one of
the vital services provided by the Alz-
heimer’s Project. Taking care of a loved
one is a difficult and sometimes lonely
job. Support groups enable caregivers to
meet people with the same challenges
and then share ideas and solutions. Care-
giver Support Groups meet Tuesday and
Friday’s in Tallahassee. For times and lo-
cations go to Alzheimersproject.org or
AARP Smart Driver
Course
Smart Driver Class could reduce your overall
maintenance and car insurance costs!* Re-
fresh your driving skills and learn the new
rules of the road. Learn research-based driving
strategies to help you stay safe behind the
wheel. No tests to pass. Seating is limited. $15
for AARP Members, $20 for Non Members.
The following is a list of Smart Driver Classes
for Apr. thru May in Leon County.
Cherry Laurel, Sat., April 14, 9 a.m. - 3:30
p.m.
Leon County School Board, Mon., May 12,
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Seating is limited. For details and to register,
call Katrina Johnson, 850-514-0011.
call 386-2778.
The Alzheimer’s Project also offers
an invaluable six-week course, Powerful
Tools for Caregivers. Based on in-depth
research, the course teaches caregivers
valuable skills including self-care, how
to better communicate, stress reduction,
making tough decisions, and much more.
For class schedules and registration call
Megan or Stephanie at 386-2778.

Maymester offers a merry

sampling of OLLI classes
FRAN CONAWAY
May brings a special treat for mem-
bers of the Osher Lifelong Learning In-
stitute at Florida State University—a se-
lection of three-week courses for active
learners over 50 that provide an intrigu-
ing sample of the OLLI classes and activ-
ities offered during fall and spring se-
mesters.
Choices among the affordable, acces-
sible classes focus on the Haitian revolu-
tion, the architecture of Frank Lloyd
Wright, Art and architecture of Spain
and Portugal, jazz and dance. Also fea-
tured is a film class on sports and race
taught by noted FSU Professor Emeritus
Jim Jones. Yet another class will attempt
to answer the question: Where have all
the gators gone?
Also on offer, a hike in Torreya State
Park. High bluffs overlooking the Apa-
lachicola River make Torreya one of
Florida’s most scenic places, and OLLI
members will have the opportunity to
learn about the extremely rare species
of Torreya tree that only grows on these
bluffs.
OLLI’s many clubs meet throughout
the year, and a new club, E-Device Tech-
nology, has been created just in time for
Maymester. Other offerings include two
book clubs, the writers’ group, a men’s
group, travel club, walking club, Friend-
ship Force International, Club Español,
OLLI Paddlers and Save the Planet Club.
The catalog of Maymester classes
and activities will be available online
April 4 at olli.fsu.edu. Registration be-
gins April 23. Classes will run from May
4 through 24. OLLI membership is open
to all area residents. There are no educa-
tion prerequisites. The organization is
committed to reflecting the community
and supports diversity of race, ethnicity,
religion, gender and ability. For more in-
formation on OLLI membership and
class enrollment, see olli.fsu.edu or call
850-644-3520. OLLI members learn about the fermentation process in “Brewing a Sustainable Small Business:
Fran Conaway is co-chair, Marketing Exploring the Craft Beer Industry,” taught by Gabriel Grass (rear), owner of Grasslands Brewing
and Communications for OLLI at FSU. Company.

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LIFELONG LEARNING – CONTINUED FROM
PG. 2
Orchard Pond Farm Tour
Tues., Apr. 24, meet at the TSC (1400 N.
Monroe St.) at 8:30 a.m. for transportation
to the farm; return by 1:30 p.m.
Orchard Farm is a diverse, family-owned
organic farm located in the Red Hills region
of Tallahassee, Florida. They are dedicated
to producing the highest quality foods us-
ing sustainable practices. Orchard Pond
produce can be found at many local farm-
er’s markets, restaurants, and grocery
stores. Tour the farm and learn about their
produce, honey and other products. Fol-
lowing the tour, you will have the opportu-
nity to purchase fresh, organic fruits, veg-
gies, and other items. Enjoy a picnic lunch
on the beautiful property. Space is limited.
$20 fee (50+) $25 (others); includes lunch
and transportation from TSC.
American Folk Music
Mondays, Apr. 30, May 7 & 14, 10 a.m. –
noon, NE Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville
Rd.
“Folk music” is so much more than Peter,
Paul, and Mary! American folk music is ac-
tually a wellspring, sourced by blues, jazz,
bluegrass, soul, gospel, and rock and roll.
Join instructor and performer Frank Linda-
mood master banjo / resonator / guitar
player and world class singer / songwriter
as he uses narration and performance to
share his knowledge of this unique Amer-
ican music style. In this class you will ac-
quire a deeper understanding and appreci-
ation of the role that American music has
played in reflecting and shaping American
Pete Cowdrey (right) and Carole Curry (not pictured), instruct a LifeLong Learning class on
African American Achievement in Florida. Participants took a field trip to the FAMU Meek
Eaton Black Archives for the final class.
culture. $5 donation per class (50+) / $7
(others).
Dynamic Aging, I Intend to Live Forev-
er, so Far, so Good
Thursdays, May 3, 10, & 17, 1:30 – 3 p.m., Tal-
lahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St.
Don’t miss this inspiring three-week class
by noted storyteller and author Joy Sloan
Jinks. Ms. Jinks is a native Georgian, widely
known for her leadership skills and speak-
ing ability. She has received the Governor’s
Award in the Humanities for her contribu-
tion as the founder of Swamp Gravy, Geor-
gia’s Folk Life play and is the author of the
book Dynamic Aging, I Intend to Live For-
ever, so Far, so Good. Her mission is to
change the present views about aging and
her philosophy is that the retirement years
are the “best time of life.” Ms. Jinks will be
using stories from her own experience to
illustrate the major influences in her life -
her faith, and the psychological/social prin-
ciples called “Social Artistry.” Audience
participation and interaction in the work-
CELEBRATE SHEILA
SALYERS’S 60th
BIRTHDAY!
#60TripsAroundTheSun
A birthday is just another 365-day journey
around the sun. Celebrate Sheila Salyer’s
60th Birthday (21 years as
director of the Tallahassee
Senior Center (TSC) & 31
years in the aging net-
work). Sheila “loves”
shop method will be encouraged. $5 dona-
hiking, vacationing in the
tion per class (50+) / $7 (others). outdoors, and the Senior
Center!
SAVE THE DATE! Sheila Salyer
In lieu of gifts, she’d
You are invited! L3X 2018 Launch “love” you to “shower” the TSC Founda-
Dates are set for L3X Month! tion with celebration and appreciation for
Do you enjoy learning about art, music, sci- the special role she continues to play in
ence, history, culture, food, and drink? This Senior Services success and growth. Make
year we are trying something new for our a $60 donation (or in any amount) for
#60TripsAroundTheSun, either by check
Lifelong Learning Extravaganza program.
made payable to TSC Foundation or on-
Last year our L3X week was cancelled due
line at TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org.
to Hurricane Irma and most of our classes
were rescheduled over a period of three
months. To avoid a repeat of large-scale
tory, learn about the wonders of wildlife,
cancellations/rescheduling, we’ve decided
and explore the history of our state while
to make September L3X month! We will
enjoying wine and cheese.
still offer about 50 classes, but they will be
Mark your calendars for one of two L3X
held throughout the month of September
launch event on Mon., Aug. 6, 8:30 – 10
and this should enable participants the
a.m. or Tue., Aug. 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the
flexibility to attend more classes.
Tallahassee Senior Center. Contact Mau-
Here’s a peek of a few of the many exciting
reen.Haberfeld@talgov.com for more in-
opportunities that will be offered: tour an
formation or if you would like to become a
organic farm, learn about American folk
Lifelong Learning partner. See page 2 for a
music, go on a nature hike, visit a cave, visit
list of current Lifelong Learning opportuni-
the National High Magnetic Field Labora-
ties.
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ART
CLASSES
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER FOR
THE ARTS
TSC ART EXHIBITIONS
Personal Expressions, An Exhibition of
Watercolors
TSC Artists with their family and friends en-
joyed the art reception for a beautiful ex-
hibit of watercolors Feb. 2. Awards select-
ed by juror Ann Koseliski were presented:
First Place – Sue Ellen Knowles, Second
Place – Susan J. Allen, Third Place – Bobbi
Buckingham, Honorable Mentions - Elena
Scibelli, Susanne Taranto and Joanne Ko-
wal. Attendees voted on their favorites:
Overall Favorite – Sue Ellen Knowles, Fa-
vorite Portrait – Susan J. Allen, Favorite
Landscape – Susanne Taranto, Most Cre-
ative – Joanne Kowal, and Best Use of Color
– Gail Baum. Watercolors on display
through Mar. 23, TSC Auditorium.
Art Potpourri
An exhibition of drawings, pastels, mixed
media & clay by TSC Artists. On display Mar.
27 – May 19, with an art reception Fri., Apr.
6, 6-8 p.m. Public invited.
Ultra Violet
Pantone Color of the Year is theme of art-
work on display May 3 through Aug. 6 in
the TSC Dining Room. All TSC participants
are eligible to exhibit. People’s choice bal-
lots available to vote on your favorite.
UPCOMING ART WORKSHOPS
Art workshops require pre-registration
and payment one week before the first
class meeting. Most meet once a week with
a beginning and end date. They are at the
Tallahassee Senior Center unless otherwise
indicated. Call 850-891-4016 or email Les-
lie.Puckett@talgov.com for class informa-
tion, a registration form, and a supply list.
Learn to See Like an Artist, Mary Liz
Tippin Moody
Tuesdays, Apr. 17 – May 22, 1-3:30 p.m., TSC
Clay Studio. Explore drawing from what
you see and/or imagine. Draw and paint
exercises and explorations, utilize your
sketchbook, and weekly projects. Students
use graphite and colored pencils, pen and
brush, watercolors and ink. No rules and no
limits. For beginners and continuing stu-
dents. $60 (50+), $72 (others). Register by
Apr. 18.
Stencil on T-shirts, Vivian Parmenter
Wed., Apr. 18, 1-3 p.m., TSC Clay Studio. In
one afternoon learn and create images on
T-shirts using stencils and acrylics. Class fee
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Doris Patrick enjoys Wendy Devarieux’s Pastel Class. The March – May Art Potpourri Exhibit at
Senior Center features pastels, drawings, mixed media and clay.
includes paints and stencils, students bring
T-shirt and brushes. All skill levels. $10
(50+), $12 (others). Register by Apr. 11.
Cohen’s Crafts - Ins and Outs of Basket-
ry, Leslie Cohen
Wednesdays, Apr. 25 – May 16, 1 – 3:30 p.m.,
TSC Clay Studio. Learn two kinds of basket-
making, coil baskets using yarn, string or
raffia and a ribbed basket-using reed.
Functional and fun artmaking. No prior art
experience necessary. $40 (50+), $48 (oth-
ers). Register by Apr. 11.
Life Stories: Artistic Expression, Mar-
iann Kearsley
Thursdays, Apr. 19 – Jun. 7, 1-3:30 p.m., TSC
Clay Studio. Making art is more than the
skill of rendering an image. Through class
discussion and use of your sketchbook, de-
velop ideas for artworks that represent
your life experiences, and create a personal
style. Medium is the artist’s choice. $80
(50+), $96 (others). Register Apr. 11.
NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONS
Acrylic Painting, Debbie Gaedtke,
Southwood
Wednesdays, Apr. 18 – Jun. 6, 6-8 p.m.,
Southwood Community Center. Learn ba-
sic skills and develop techniques with a ver-
satile medium. Good for both beginners
and continuing artists. $80 (50+), $96 (oth-
ers). Register by Apr. 11.
Drawing the Sensuous Line with Do-
rothy Shearn, Westminster Oaks
Wednesdays, Apr. 18 – Jun. 6 (skip May 9),
9:30 – noon, Westminster Poolhouse.
Learn and develop techniques and draw
sinuous and sensuous lines for fun and re-
laxation. Beginners and intermediates. $70
(50+), $86 (others). Register by Apr. 11.
From Photo to Frameable Art with
Robin Gray, Westminster Oaks
Thursdays, Apr. 19 – May 31, 9:30 - noon.
Use your favorite photos of family, pets or
scenic landscapes to create frameable art-
work for your wall. Guidance provided
with: selecting, editing, and transferring
an image; choice of medium(s); and com-
pleting the project. $70 (50+), $84 (others).
Register by Apr. 11.
Watercolor, Eluster Richardson, NE Li-
brary Bradfordville
Thursdays, Apr. 26 – Jun. 14., 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Develop skills and insight, improve compo-
sition and subject matter while working
with watercolor. Intermediate Level. $80
(50+), $96 (others). Register by Apr. 18.
Painting with Oils, Robert DeWitt
Smith, Fort Braden Community Center
Thursdays, Apr. 26 – Jun. 14, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Each session provides both demonstration
and the opportunity to paint. Some experi-
ence with oil painting preferred. $80 (50+),
$96 (others). Register by Apr. 18.
WEEKLY STUDIO CLASSES
On-going studio classes meet on a weekly
basis and do not require pre-registration.
Pay the days you attend. Instructors work
with individual students, and students as-
sist and critique one another in a reward-
ing, collaborative environment. It is recom-
mended that you visit the class and talk
with the instructor before joining the class;
the instructor will provide you with a sup-
ply list. Studio Artists could exhibit work in
the center’s gallery spaces. All classes are
located at the Senior Center Art Studio un-
CALL FOR ARTISTS
The Tallahassee Senior Artist Showcase is an
annual juried fine art exhibition highlighting
talented, mature artists residing in the Big
Bend Area. Selected artworks will be on dis-
play at the Tallahassee Senior Center Audi-
torium and Dining Room, August – September
2018. All visual art media considered (in-
cluding photography, but excluding video).
Artists must be 50 or older and submit an
entry application with $15 fee by May 24.
$800 prize money. Contact TSC Art Coor-
dinator for prospectus/entry form at 891-4016
or email Leslie.puckett@talgov.com.
less otherwise noted. Classes do not meet
on holidays or during special Senior Center
activities. $10 per class Seniors (age 50+),
$12 Others (age 18-49). Or buy an art card
that gives you eight classes for the price of
seven. Call 850-891-4016 or email Les-
lie.Puckett@talgov.com for more informa-
tion.
Artistry in Clay – Handbuilding, Mark
Fletcher, Mon., 9:30 a.m. – noon, TSC Clay
Studio.
Drawing Like Durer & Friends - Pen &
Ink, Mark Fletcher, Mon., 12:30 – 3 p.m.,
TSC Clay Studio.
Watercolor Tue. Morning Studio, Linda
Pelc, Tue., 9 a.m. – noon, intermediates.
Watercolor Tue. Afternoon Studio, Lin-
da Pelc, Tue., 1 – 4 p.m., intermediates.
Pastels Landscapes, Wendy Devarieux,
Wed., 9 a.m. – noon.
Oil and Acrylic Painting, Robert Dewitt
Smith, Wed., 1 - 4 p.m., beginners & inter-
mediate.
Draw With Your Eyes, Paint with your
Heart, Mark Fletcher, NE Library Brad-
fordville, Wed., 1:30-4 p.m., Pen & Ink with
a little watercolor. Beginners welcome.
Watercolor Thursday Studio, Rosemary
Ferguson, Thu., 9 a.m. – noon, intermedi-
ates.
Drawing Etcetera, Maria Balingit, Thu.,
1-4 p.m., drawing, all skill levels, focus
drawing portraits and still life.
Oil Painting – Advanced, Eluster Rich-
ardson, Fri., 9 a.m. – noon, intermediate
and advanced.
Drawing Together, Michael Harrell, Fri.,
9:30 – 11:30 a.m., develop basics, pencil,
pen & ink. Beginners welcome.
Beginning Acrylic Painting, Debbie
Gaedtke, Fri., 12:30 – 3 p.m., Perfect for
beginners
On-Going Studio Labs
Portrait Studio Lab, Mon., 9 a.m. – noon,
$5
Ceramics, Tue. & Wed., 9 a.m. – noon, $2
plus cost of materials and firing fee. Perfect
for beginners.

Resilience helps us thrive
and cope in stressful times
CHRIS LOLLEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PREVENT
CHILD ABUSE FLORIDA
Prevent Child Abuse Florida and its
partners will host a screenings of the
film, “Resilience,” on Tuesday, March
27, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Tallahassee Sen-
ior Center Auditorium, 1400 N. Monroe
St. The screening of this documentary
Senior Technology Resources
A recent Pew Research Center survey finds
that seniors are moving towards more digi-
tally connected lives. Around four-in-10
(42%) adults ages 65 and older now report
owning smartphones, up from just 18% in
2013. Internet use and home broadband
adoption among this group have also risen
substantially. Today, 67% of seniors use the
internet – a 55-percentage-point increase
in just under two decades. And for the first
time, half of older Americans now have
broadband at home.
*Source for these facts: pewinter-
net.org/2016/11 older-adults-and-technol-
ogy-use
COMPUTER CLASSES
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N.
Monroe St., 850-891-4000, Kristy.Car-
ter@talgov.com.
Offers a wide variety of computer classes.
Class schedules and fees (if applicable)
vary. Pre-registration is required for all
classes. Call 850-891-4008 or email Kris-
ty.Carter@talgov.com to request an appli-
cation or stop by Tallahassee Senior Center.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
u Basics and Beyond – Mouse and key-
boarding tips/shortcuts, improving typing/
editing skills, cut and paste, introduction to
word processing, accessing programs and
navigating a computer
u Introduction to Windows 10 Operat-
ing System, Photoshop Elements and
PaintShop Pro
u Introduction to Word – How to save
and find a word processing file, formatting
a document, copy and pasting text
u Introduction to Excel – Learn how to
input data, perform computations using
the data and display data via charts and
graphs
u Introduction to the Internet – Access
the World Wide Web and saving an impor-
film is to help promote resilience within
our community and among its families.
“Resilience” contains a wealth of techni-
cal information about child development
and how developing bodies and brains
respond to stress, and offers steps ev-
eryone can take to promote resilience in
children.
Researchers have recently discov-
ered a dangerous biological syndrome
tant web page
u Introduction to E-Mail – Create an e-
mail account and learn how to send, for-
ward and reply with and without attach-
ments
u Preserving the Past – Organize and
develop a personal history using the Word
Program for word processing, scanning
and inserting photos
u iPads, iPhones – Learn to use these por-
table devices for practical, day to day appli-
cation
u Other – from time to time, the TSC re-
ceives requests for topics and provides such
classes on an as-needed basis.*
ADDITIONAL COMPUTER CLASSES
AARP Mentor Up for Smartphones/
Gadgets/Laptops
Join AARP and Leon High School Key Club
Mentors Up for a Free Workshop and take
advantage of one on one with Key Club
Mentors to better learn about how to util-
ize your cell phone, e-reader tablet, laptop,
and gadgets (fitness trackers, personal as-
sistants (i.e. Alexa). Bring your electronic
device with you. Registration is required,
space is limited. Sign up for a one-hour
block of time at the Tallahassee Senior Cen-
ter. Call Leslie Spencer at 850-577-5165 or
email LSpencer@aarp.org to sign up.
Lively Technical Center
Provides low-cost programs such as web
design, computer systems technology, per-
sonal computer support services and digi-
tal design, enabling graduates to market
their skills to local state agencies, universi-
ties and private firms. Call 850-487-7555 or
visit www.livelytech.com.
Tallahassee Community College
Provides workforce training, including
technology, leading to credentials (de-
grees, certificates) in several program
caused by abuse and neglect during
childhood. As the new documentary “Re-
silience” reveals, toxic stress can trig-
ger hormones that wreak havoc on the
brains and bodies of children, putting
them at a greater risk for disease, home-
lessness, prison time and early death.
“Resilience” also chronicles the dawn of
a movement that is determined to fight
back.
Resilience is the ability to thrive,
adapt and cope despite tough and stress-
ful times. Resilience is a natural counter-
weight to Adverse Childhood Experienc-
es (ACEs). The more resilient a child is,
the more likely they are to deal with neg-
areas. For more information, contact the
Center for Workforce Development, at
850-201-8760 or visit www.tcc.fl.edu.
Goodwill Industries-Big Bend, Inc.
Offers a computer training class for job
readiness where individuals receive self-
paced instruction in basic computer skills,
Word and Excel programs, and the Inter-
net. Call 850-576-7145 or visit www.good-
willbigbend.com.
OTHER NON-DEGREE COURSES
Florida State University and Florida A & M
University offer audit, non-degree courses
to individuals age 60 and older, provided
there is space, and the class instructor/de-
partment approves the class request. Each
institution has rules for approving these tu-
ition free classes. The registrars’ offices can
assist seniors with enrollment procedures
and determine whether any technology
courses are included.
Florida State University, 850-644-1050,
www.registrar.fsu.edu/services
Florida A&M University, 850-599-3015,
www.famu.edu/registrar
COMPUTER USE (For Individuals With-
out Home Computers)
Leon County Public Libraries
Each area library offers public access to
computers and limited printing. Wireless
access to the Internet is also available at
each library. Call main library at 850-606-
2665 for each library’s hours, locations and/
or phone numbers or visit
www.leoncountyfl.gov/library.
Tallahassee Senior Center
Computer access for seniors during vari-
able hours M - F, and includes limited print-
ing. Call for hours 850-891-4000 or visit
www.Talgov.com/Seniors.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
Tallahassee Senior Center
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ative situations in a healthy way that
won’t have prolonged and unfavorable
outcomes. Resilience is not an innate
characteristic, but rather is a skill that
can be taught, learned and practiced. Ev-
erybody has the ability to become resil-
ient when surrounded by the right envi-
ronments and people.
A facilitated discussion will follow
the documentary. GaP (Grandparents as
Parents) participants are encouraged to
attend. Light refreshments will be
served. For more information, email
Kim Garcia at kgwynn@ounce.org or
Chris Lolley at clolley@ounce.org.
HELPLINES and
HOTLINES
Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873 or 800-
96ABUSE
Area Agency on Aging, Elder Helpline:
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
Offers periodic classes for beginners to
learn how to use their digital cameras and
for advanced users to improve their skills.
Software, specialized and travel photogra-
phy, and video editing classes are also
taught. Call 891-4008 or visit
www.maf1.com/dcc.
INTERNET SITES OF INTEREST
- AARP.org, the American Association for
Retired People
- ElderAffairs.State.FL.US, State Agency
Designated for Senior Affairs
- ECSBigBend.org, Information about local
services to assist seniors with staying in
their homes
- LocalSeniorDiscounts.com, offers local
discounts to seniors for dining, shopping
and other services
- BenefitsCheckup.org, National Council
on Aging’s site for determining eligibility
for government assistance
NOTE: This information is not guaranteed
to be all inclusive and does not imply en-
dorsement of any persons, offices or agen-
cies by Tallahassee Senior Services. This Re-
source Card is a service of Tallahassee Sen-
ior Center & Foundation. For more infor-
mation on senior resources, call
850-891-4043, email
Sandra.Stoutamire@talgov.com or visit Tal-
gov.com/Seniors.
Tallahassee Senior Foundation
Be a Key Holder Thank you for being a key to active
Join the Tallahassee Senior Founda- aging! Send your contribution to: Talla-
tion today. Your contribution pays for hassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St.,
programs and enhances services. Mail Tallahassee FL 32303
or drop off your annual membership Silver Key Holders
contribution at the Senior Center or visit Michael & Hella Spellman; Philip
www.TallahasseeSenior Welsh
Foundation.org/Membership/. Bronze Key Holders
Membership Chuck & Judy Ehrhardt; Earl & Beth
Senior Citizen (Age 50+) $25 Lines; Andy McMullian; Charles Nam;
Senior Couple $40 Betty Osmondson; Philip Potter
Supporter (under age 50) $35 Friend Key Holders
Non-profit Organization $50 Shirley Beaupied; David & Audrey
Key Holders Byrne; Jennifer Clinard; Marie Cowart;
Diamond $5,040 Ben Girtman; Gordon & Aurora Hansen;
Platinum $2,520 Sandy Higdon; Paul & Mollie Hill; Rich-
Ruby $1,500 ard Russell Mattheis; DeVoe & Shirley
Gold $1,020 McEwan Moore; Jane Quinton; Margie
Silver $540 Smith; Scott & LaDonna Wagers; Jean
Bronze $240 Williams
Friend $120
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Senior Services Advisory Council
welcomes Hazelip, artist and poet
Charles Hazelip served 22 years in
Army Military Police Corps, in Germa-
ny, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand; he re-
tired as Lieutenant-Colonel. He holds a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Flori-
da Southern College. In 1977, he moved
to Tallahassee to attend FSU and later
earned an M.S. and Ph.D. in Criminology.
For 14 years, Hazelip worked as a Plan-
ning Manager at the Department of Cor-
rections. In 2005, he married Faith Ellen
Hazelip; the couple has three grown chil-
dren from a previous marriage, and all of
them reside and work in Florida.
Hazelip began a third career as an art-
ist, instructing oil and acrylic painting at
TSC until 2014. He enjoys oil painting,
but also other art media and his work has
appeared in exhibitions in Florida (Talla-
hassee, Perry, and Gadsden County) and
Estes Park, Colorado. In 2007, for his ser-
vice as President of Tallahassee Civic
Chorale, he was selected as a finalist in
the art category for the Tallahassee
Democrat Volunteer of the Year. In 2011,
Hazelip founded Poetry For The Love of
It, a certified chapter of the Florida State
Poets Association that meets monthly at
TSC. Hazelip was selected and honored
as a Silver Star in 2014.
According to Hazelip, “Membership
in the Advisory Council is both an honor
Members
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New and Renewing Members
Dave & Sylvia Balla; Ellen Baxter;
Elizabeth Briggs; Jane Brightbill; Ken &
Sharon Brock; Theresa Brown; Donna
Brown; Susan Cason; Haven Cook; Betty
Jo Cutchen; Jan Daly; Booker & Faye
Daniels; Ginny Densmore; Mary Dona-
hue; Margaret Dowdy; Mary Joyce Ei-
beck; Bruce & Kathy Ferris; Susan G.
Gilson; Mary Granger; Angela Gurr;
Cynthia Hall; Cassandra Harbin; Mar-
chelle Hernandez; Clifton Hopkins; Bil-
lie Hubble; Rudy & Jeanne Hurst; Thom-
as & Melissa Jacoby; Celia Jones; Salle
Kreisel; Michael & Lea Ann Ledman;
Kathy Lee; George & Yasmine Lewis; Su-
san Lindgren; Paul Lucarelli & June
Coleman; Edward & Frances Mack, Jr.;
Monheim & Grace Franklin Manassa;
Earl Ray & Donna McKenzie; Linda
Meadows; Hubert & Jane Meadows;
Wolf Merklein; Bill Mickler; Kenneth &
Charles Hazelip, newest member of the Senior Services Advisory Council and artist, pictured
here with a 3-D self-portrait complete with audio.
and an opportunity to help improve op-
tions for elder citizens and I firmly be-
lieve that the Tallahassee Senior Center
and Foundation are premier examples of
how elder people can learn and experi-
Laura Morris; Judy Nicholas Etemadi,
Ph.D.; Ed & Linda Oaksford; John Phil-
pott & Lee Rayner; William & Alice Pomi-
dor; Earnistein Priester; Joyce Raichel-
son; Aline Rundle; Larry Sack & Elanore
Rosenberg; Steve & Mary Sandler; Rob-
ert & Meredith Smith; Blaine & Altemese
Smith; Wendy Sokolow; Linda Stalvey;
Ginger Pooser Stinson; Don & Anne
Stone; Paul & Patricia Strait; George
Sweat; Viola Taylor; Donna Wheeler;
Blue & Gloria Whitaker; R. D. & Linda
White; Bill & Colleen Wiley; Alma Wil-
key; Diane Winzler; Bob & Elaine Wood-
ward
#GivingTuesday Donations
Anonymous; John & Kristy Carter;
Doug & Lisa Covert; Scott Harrell; Dick
& Sandra Harsany; James & Dot Sko-
fronick; Steve Neale & Leslie Puckett;
Neil & Cindy Brown; Ken & Amrita
Brummel-Smith; Elda Martinko; Peter &
Betty Ann Piper; Eda Jill Sandler; Edna
Owens; Morton Mary Jo; Tina Marie Nig-
gel; Jane Parsons; Carol Thompson-Ri-
ley; Gale Allbritton; Goodman Angie;
Linda Roberts
End of Year Donations
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR FOUNDATION
BOARD MEMBERS
Scott Harrell, President
Doug Carlson, Vice-President
Carol Thompson-Riley, Treasurer
Edna Owens, Secretary
Linda Roberts, Immediate Past President
Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D.
Danielle Buchanan
John Buck
Ajay Chadha
Jim Davis, CPA
Sandy DeLopez
Maicel Green
Jeanie Martin-Armstrong
Elda Martinko
Jane Parsons
Bryan Desloge, Emeritus
AJ McMullian, Emeritus
Sheila Salyer, Executive Director
SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jill Sandler, Chair
Freida Travis, Vice Chair
Peter Piper, Secretary
Paul Boisvert
Addie Carroll-Beal
E. Ann Cleare
Nancy Daws
Steve Gagne
Nancy Godette
Charles Hazelip
Abi Moon
Tiya Isom-Morris
Annie Rolle
ence fullness as they age. Art and poetry Antonio Terracciano, Ph.D., Geriatrics
have been clinically realized as benefi- Ed Vertuno
cial for seniors to keep their minds ac-
tive. However I can be of assistance, that
will be my pleasure.”
Mary Berman; Carol Boebinger; Tom Rebeccah Cantley; Karin Caster; E. Ann
& Barbara Brandt; Dorothy Brickler;
Ben Brown; Carol Lynch Brown; Dan-
Cleare; Bryan & Beth Desloge; Dennis &
Gail R. LaRosa; Rebeccah Lutz; Edna
ielle Buchanan; Doug & Melanie Carlson; Owens; Linda Roberts; Michael, Hella,
Dot Carroll; E. Ann Cleare; Chanta Oliver & Wilson Spellman; Lori Swanson;
Combs; Mary Cordero; Peter & Carol Joan Tolliver; Fred Varn & Gena
Cowdrey; Mary Crozier; Jim & Wendy In honor of: Candace G. Hundley
Davis; Edward & Moira Desloge; Marga- By: Chanta Combs
ret Lynn Duggar; Tina Anne Ferfort; Ju- In honor of: Kathy Gilbert & Sheila
dy Fiebelkorn; Sue Hall; John Hauga- Salyer
brook; Paul & Mollie Hill; Scott Harrell; By: Margaret Lynn Duggar
Tadako Knight; Mary Lama Cordero; Ce- In honor of: Guitar Group
cilia L. Lopez; Susan Lunin; Elda Martin- By: Steve Mayberry
ko; Steve Mayberry; Warren McAlpine; In honor of: Tax Aide
Carmen Nelson; Jane M. Quinton; Linda By: Judith DeLa Bruyere
Roberts; Martha Rodeseike; Barbara Memorial Donations
Rodman; Larry Sack & Eleanore Rosen- In memory of: Dr. Marc Barrera
berg; Sheila Salyer; Gertrude Shirley; By: Elda Martinko
Carol Spring; John & Frances Stiles; Si- In memory of: Patsy Rapp
roos Tamaddoni-Jahromi; Freida Travis; By: Edna Owens
Scott & LaDonna Wagers; Linda M. Wil- In memory of: Alex Littlefield
liams; Chet & Foy Winsor; Diane Winzler; By: Lelia Doolittle
Edward G. Wynn; Taska Zorn In memory of: Joan E. Guilday
Honorarium Donations By: Ellen Murphy
In honor of: Sheila Salyer’s #60Trip-
sAroundtheSun Birthday:
Carol M. Boebinger; Tommy & Dana
Bowermeister; David & Audrey Byrne;
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