Tallahassee Democrat SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020

Active
LIVING
The magazine for Tallahassee’s
active boomer and senior community

Ready for 2020

A toast to fun, fitness and growth
LIFELONG LEARNING
LifeLong Learning offers a variety
of classes at a variety of locations.
Limited space is available, and class-
es fill up quickly. For more informa-
tion or to register, call 850-891-4033,
email Maureen.Haberfeld@tal-
gov.com, or stop by the TSC. Pro-
grams are sponsored in part by Mul-
ligan Park Gracious Retirement Liv-
ing, the Tallahassee Moose Lodge #
1075, the City of Tallahassee, Leon
County, and the TSC Foundation.
Travel with Tom – Mondays, Jan.
13, 27, Feb. 3, 10 – 11:30 a.m., NE Branch
Library, 5513 Thomasville Road.
Virtually tour Sicily, Greece, and
Turkey with world-traveler Tom
Friedman. Sicily is a gorgeous island
with some of the finest examples of
Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman, Goth-
ic architecture as well as a Roman
Villa, wonderful mosaics, and an ac-
tive volcano. Visit Athens, Meteora,
and several interesting islands in
Greece, the birthplace of much of
Western culture and philosophy. A
visit to Turkey begins and ends in Is-
tanbul (Constantinople) with a stroll
from the Blue Mosque to the 6th cen-
tury Hagia Sophia. View the unusual
rock formations in Capadocia from
the ground and in a hot air balloon.
$5 donation per class (50+) / $7 oth-
ers
Fractals in Geometry, the Arts, and
Sciences (Pt. 1 & 2) and Fibonacci -
His Contribution to Math, Art, Music
and Science — Thursdays, Jan. 16, 30,
& Feb. 6, 1:30 – 3 p.m., TSC, 1400 N.
Monroe St.
Join Dr. Steven Blumsack, emeri-
tus Professor of Mathematics, as he
shares how fractals in the 20th cen-
tury provided humanity with a new
way to view geometry, as well as a
framework to integrate ideas in the
arts and sciences. Participants in
this workshop will have the opportu-
nity to construct fractals and will de-
velop a better understanding of how
these natural phenomena assists in
the arts and animation. For the third
class, Dr. Blumsack will discuss the
history and applications of the work
of Fibonacci, the mathematician,
whose series significantly influ-
enced the fields of science, art, mu-
sic, and history. $5 donation per
class (50+) / $7 others
Hidden Gems of Paris – Mondays,
Feb. 10, 17, & 24, 10 – 11:30 a.m., NE
Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville
2 SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Lynda Roser and Charlie Hogan enjoy creating beautiful holiday centerpieces
with Edna Hall-Whitehead (not pictured), floral design expert from A Touch of
Class/Celebrations. DON RUANE
Road.
Paris, the city of lights, has many
iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel
Tower and the Louvre. Tallahassee
Francophile and frequent traveler to
France, Colette Clarke will discuss
some of the city’s hidden gems and
secret attractions that are not usual-
ly experienced by visitors. Begin
with an overview of Paris history, in-
cluding an in-depth look of the Ar-
rondissements (neighborhoods of
Paris) and the beautiful, lesser
known museums, churches, parks,
galleries and architecture. Cover
some of the lesser known attrac-
tions, such as the chateau of Fon-
tainebleau. The final class will in-
ACTIVE LIVING
clude a “Taste of Paris” with some
traditional Parisian treats to sample.
$5 donation per class (50+) / $7 oth-
ers
Rise Above: Tuskegee Airmen –
Tue., Feb. 11, 1 – 2:45 p.m., Transporta-
tion from the TSC.
Experience the remarkable story
of the Tuskegee Airmen with an im-
mersive visit to the RISE ABOVE
Traveling Exhibit. These war heroes
broke down barriers with their cour-
age and determination to serve our
country in WWII. The Traveling Ex-
hibit (through a dynamic 160-degree
panoramic screen) creates the feel-
ing of being in the cockpit soaring
above the clouds in a P-51C Mustang,
ABOUT THE
PUBLICATION
Active Living is a bi-Monthly pub-
lication of the Tallahassee Senior
Center (TSC), 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 de-
signed to encourage active living,
optimal aging, and social fitness
for independent adults age 50+.
Disclaimer of Endorsement: Ref-
erence herein to any specific
commercial productsdoes not
necessarily constitute or imply its
endorsement by Tallahassee Sen-
ior Services or the Tallahassee
Senior Foundation.
For more information on Tallahas-
see Senior Services, the TSC &
Foundation, activities, and 15
neighborhood venues, contact
850-891-4000 or visit www.tal-
gov.com/seniors and www.Talla-
hasseeSeniorFoundation.org.
ON THE COVER
Pictured from top, clockwise:
Sandy and Tom DeLopez and Ray-
mond and Nicola Miller; Donna
Duffee Kojo and Roslyn Wilkes;
Juliana Rodriquez and Jeremiah
Murphy and Queen Bruton,
friend, Nancy Godette, Carol
Thompson Riley and Mary Spen-
cer.
the signature aircraft of the Tuske-
gee Airmen. Suggested donation $5.
Limited space available.
More classes on Page 12
Resolve to add more fun, fitness to new year
ACTIVE LIVING EXPO
Thu., Jan. 23, 4 – 7 p.m., OR Fri.,
Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., TSC,
1400 N. Monroe St.
One stop shopping for senior and ca-
regiver resources during the 21st annual
two-day event! NEW! “Steps into Senior
Engagement” – hands on exhibitor ex-
periences focused on employment,
technology, and volunteering. $3 dona-
tion at the door! Registration is now
open for exhibitors – visit www.talla-
hasseeseniorfoundation.org/active-liv-
ing-expo/ or for more information,
email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call
891-4008.
REGISTER NOW FOR CAPITAL
CITY SENIOR GAMES!
Fri., Mar. 5 – Mon., Mar. 16! A varie-
ty of competitions and venues!
Are you age 50+ and do you enjoy
fun, competition, athletic camaraderie,
and challenging yourself? The Senior
Games are designed with all fitness lev-
els in mind; competitions include ar- Laura Cantwell (center), AARP Florida Associate State Director, congratulates Mayor John Dailey and the City
chery, bag toss, basketball, bowling, cy- Commissioners for completing Tallahassee’s Age Friendly Community Action Plan.
cling, fun walk, golf, horseshoes, pickle-
ball, power lifting, racquetball, swim-
ming, table tennis, tennis, track and lahassee Senior Center (TSC) in part- itary veterans, parents or grandparents.
field, and water aerobics. Register Now! Capital nership with Audiology Associates of The one thing Silver Stars have in com-
Beginning at $15, registration for one City Senior Games North Florida (a division of Tallahassee mon is their approach to optimal aging
event includes a T-shirt and two tickets Ear, Nose and Throat), Capital Health and maintaining an active lifestyle.
to the athlete celebration dinner! Each Thu., Mar. 5 – Mon., Mar. 16! Plan, Friends of Our Parks, Leon County Nominations are open to the communi-
additional event costs $3. For the more www.Talgov.com/SeniorGames
Government, Tallahassee Memorial ty and nominees must be a resident of
information on event locations, times, HealthCare, TSC Foundation and Visit Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lib-
and registration, register online - Tal- Torch Run, Mar. 5, 6 p.m. Tallahassee. erty, Madison, Taylor or Wakulla coun-
gov.com/SeniorGames, pick up/drop- Celebration, Mar. 17, 5:30 p.m.
NOW ACCEPTING SILVER STARS ty. The Silver Stars, and TSC Volunteers
off a form at the TSC, 1400 N. Monroe St NOMINATIONS will be honored at a gala event held on
or PRNA, 1201 Myers Park Dr. GALA CELEBRATION - SILVER Thu. May 21. To nominate a Silver Star,
TORCH RUN, Thu., Mar. 5, 6 p.m., STARS, Thu. May 21 due Feb. 14, visit www.tallahasseese-
Cascades Park. Everyone is invited to and come prepared to celebrate the Eight Silver Stars will be selected and niorfoundation.org/silver-stars/ or
cheer & celebrate our Senior Athletes! games! are examples of optimal, positive aging email Sheila.Salyer@talgov.com or call
CELEBRATION OF ATHLETES RE- The Capital City Senior Games are or community service since turning age 850-891-4001. For information on be-
CEPTION and dinner for athlete & hosted by the City of Tallahassee’s 60. Silver Stars come from all walks of coming a Silver Stars partner/sponsor,
guest, Tue., March 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood life – teachers, nurses, church or com- email Lori.Swanson@talgov.com or call
TSC, 1400 N. Monroe St. Wear medals, Affairs (PRNA) department and the Tal- munity leaders, doctors, scientists, mil- 850-891-4048.

TALLAHASSEE.COM SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 3

CLASSES
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY
Interested in taking computer
classes? Stop by TSC receptionist
desk and complete an application to
express your computer course inter-
ests. Call 850-891-4008 or email
Kristy.Carter@talgov.com to request
an application be sent to you or to
have your name added to the interest
roster. A variety of classes are offered
and vary in donation. Fees listed are
for the full course. Preregistration
and payment required - space is lim-
ited. Participants are scheduled in
the order of their request received.
MICROSOFT WORD – BASIC
Tue., Wed., and Thu., Jan. 14, 15, 16, 21,
22 & 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (attend all 6
dates)
Learn to create, format and edit
Word documents, insert pictures,
bullet, cut and paste, and other en-
hancements. $20 (50+) or $25 (non-
Seniors).
WINDOW 10 OPERATING SYSTEM
Tue. & Thu., Jan. 14, 16, 21, & 23, 9–11
a.m. (attend all 4 dates)
Learn about the many features of
Windows: the files and folders sys-
tem, moving, saving and naming doc-
uments, personalizing with pictures,
and more. If your laptop is running
Windows 10, bring it to class. $20
(50+) or $25 (non-Seniors).
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES
For questions or more information,
email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4008.
BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Feb. 19, 6:30 – 9 p.m. $5/class
Learn the basic functions of your
digital camera, including how to turn
it on, locate the battery and memory
card, use scene modes, turn off the
flash, and how to load images onto
your computer. This class also in-
cludes the topics of ISO, White Bal-
ance, Exposure Value, Camera Me-
tering and others.
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRA-
PHY
Wed., Feb. 26, 6:30 – 9 p.m. $5/class
This class continues, in depth, the
topics of ISO, White Balance, Expo-
sure Value, Color Temperature, Pro-
gram - Aperture - Shutter modes, me-
tering such as weighted or spot and
other advanced functions. Also to be
discussed: lighting techniques, im-
4 SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
Capital City Band of TCC, led by Lisa M. Foltz, Director of Bands, performed a very merry Holiday Concert to benefit Senior
Services.
age arrangement, time-of-day pho-
tography tripod management, the ad-
vanced features on the digital single
lens reflex (DSLR) camera units, and
the advantages and disadvantages of
various lens configurations.
PAINT SHOP PRO SOFTWARE RE-
VIEW
Wed., Mar. 11, 6:30 – 9 p.m. $5/class
The editing software, Paint Shop
Pro, also known as PSP, should be
loaded on the laptop. It is desirable to
have one of these versions: X10
through 2019. If you use Photoshop,
Elements, Lightroom or other ad-
vanced editing software, you will find
these classes informative and a good
review. PSP is easy to use with an ex-
tremely short learning curve.
For Beginners, Intermediate and
Advanced Users: Attendees at all
three levels tend to help each other
along with the instructor’s direction.
This class covers most of the features
of Paint Shop Pro and the fundamen-
tals of image editing, photo restora-
tion and other image manipulation
techniques.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
1st & 3rd Mon., 6:30–8 p.m. $5 per class
Join us and learn how to improve
your photo editing skills with the
Photoshop Elements software pro-
gram. Participants will view and dis-
cuss photo editing tutorials and
member projects with ample oppor-
tunities for questions, sharing
knowledge and learning from others.
Meetings are twice a month with a
ACTIVE LIVING
planned agenda.
MUSIC
For questions or more information,
email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4008.
GUITAR
Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
An opportunity to dust off that old
guitar, join an ongoing group of be-
ginning-to-intermediate players, and
share songs and playing techniques.
There is limited instruction, so it’s
helpful if you know a few chords. $2
(50+), $3 (others).
UKULELE BEGINNING
1st & 3rd Friday of each month, 10-10:50
a.m.
Come learn about the ukulele, and
receive instruction on basic chords
and strum patterns. Everyone is wel-
come! Bring your own Uke! $2 (50+),
$3 (others).
FINGERSTYLE UKULELE CLASS
1st & 3rd Friday of each month, 11-11:50
a.m.
Focus on fingerstyle playing, as
well as instrumental melody/chord
arrangements. Basic music theory is
taught as various pieces are played.
All are welcome, even if you think this
level is too advanced for you. $2
(50+), $3 (others).
UKULELE & FRIENDS
2nd & 4th Friday of each month, 11-12
p.m.
Bring your instrument of choice
and your voice for this casual gather-
ing. Versions of music are ukulele
friendly – though all instruments are
welcome. $2 (50+), $3 (others).
SPECIAL EVENTS
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY,
Mon., Jan. 21 – TSC Closed
ACTIVE LIVING EXPO, Thu., Jan.
23, 4 to 7 p.m. & Fri., Jan. 24, 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. More details on pg. 3.
AARP TAX AIDE, Mon.-Fri. Feb. 3 –
Apr. 15, 12:30-4:30 p.m. AARP offers free
tax preparation help to anyone, with
special attention to older, low-income
taxpayers. AARP understands that
many individuals may miss out on cred-
its and deductions they’ve earned be-
cause they can’t afford to pay for profes-
sional tax preparation. To schedule an
appointment, call 850-891-4030 and
leave a message.
FLORIDA SENIOR DAY, Wed., Jan.
29, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us at the
State Capitol to celebrate and advo-
cate for Florida’s seniors. Park and
Ride from the senior center. Details:
www.FloridaSeniorDay.org
FOOD & CULTURE – SOCIAL
GROUP, Fridays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Let’s
sit together and discuss international
cuisine and culture. Facilitator: Car-
los Caro-Rora. Jan. 17 – What recipes
have you incorporated into your diet?
Jan. 31 – Which cultural food do you
like the best and why?
OUTDOOR PURSUITS HIKING SE-
RIES, Begins Thu., Jan. 24, 10 a.m. Info/
register: Susan.Davis@Talgov.com.
DANCE & FITNESS
Enjoy variety of dance options (Adult
Ballet (Thursdays, 10:45 a.m.), Line
Dance (Thursdays, 12:30 or 5:30 p.m.),
Beginning Ballroom & Swing (Fridays,
5:30 p.m.) at the Senior Center. For a list
of dance offerings, times and locations
visit www.talgov.com/Seniors, click
“Stay Active” and scroll down to “Music
& Dance.” For questions, email Kris-
ty.Carter@talgov.com or call 850-891-
4008.
USA BALLROOM DANCE
Saturdays, 7:30–10:30 p.m. – dance
dates below
Dance on the largest dance floor in
Tallahassee. Lessons are provided at no
charge at 6:30 p.m. Dance nights with
paid entry. All dances are smoke and al-
cohol free. $8/USAB Dance members
and $14/non-members; $5 for students
with valid IDs. For more information:
www.usadance6010.org.
Jan. 11 – Chinese New Year
Feb. 15 – King & Queen of Hearts –
Semi Formal
Feb. 29 – 5th Saturday Dance
Mar. 21 – All That Jazz
CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEE
COMMUNITY FRIENDS OF OLD TIME
DANCE)
Fridays, 7:30–10:30 p.m. – dance
dates below
Jigs, reels, and fun. A caller instructs
each dance before the music begins.
$10/adults, $9/seniors, $6/students,
and under 12 free. Wear comfortable
shoes and clothes. No partner or experi-
ence necessary. Newcomers should ar-
rive by 7:15 p.m. For more information:
www.tallydancer.com.
Jan. 31 – Possum Trot with Caller
Ken Gall
Feb. 14 – Runaway Biscuits with
Caller JoLaine Jones-Polorney
Feb. 28 – FL Mountaineers with
Caller Vicki Morrison
Mar. 13 – TBA with Caller Vicki
Morrison
CAPITAL TWIRLERS ROUND
DANCE
Mondays, 6 p.m.
Enjoy contemporary social round
dancing which is choreographed and
cued ballroom dancing that progresses
in a circular pattern.
CAPITAL TWIRLERS SQUARE
DANCE
Mondays, 7 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level Square
Dancing every Monday from 7 – 9 p.m.
Level adjusted to fit dancers’ skills.
Non-member dancer donation: $5.
Line Dance (Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.) Instructor and Advisory Council Member
Regina McQueen and her husband and DJ, Quinton McQueen.
Non-dancing visitors welcome to watch MINDFUL MOVEMENT, Tue., 11
for free. Visit www.Facebook.com/Tal- a.m.-noon, is a NIA based yoga class. A
lahasseetwirlers, email LibbyPen- gentle, yoga-based, fitness class that fo-
rod@comcast.net or call 850-566-2117. cuses on increasing energy, reducing
falls, and maintaining flexibility. Taught
FITNESS AT THE TALLAHASSEE by Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga
SENIOR CENTER instructor.
BRAIN-BODY-BALANCE, Mon.,
Fitness classes are $3 (50+), $4 (oth- 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the TSC, is an active-
ers), unless otherwise indicated. Fit- aging, fall prevention program specifi-
ness cards can also be purchased — $25 cally created to train and reverse many
for 10 classes ($5 discount). For more in- types of aging. Taught by Kathy Gilbert.
formation, call Ruth Nickens, RN, See Neighborhood Fitness Sites for oth-
Health & Wellness Program Coordinator er times, listings and instructors.
at 850-891-4042 or Ruth.Nickens@tal- CHAIR YOGA, Fri., 11 a.m.-noon, of-
gov.com or Henry Steele, Health Suite fers a gentle yoga workout for increased
Assistant at 850-891-4045 or visit our mobility, bladder control, self-esteem,
website at Talgov.com/Seniors. and mental focus. Taught by Bridget
TALLAHASSEE.COM
Welch, certified yoga instructor.
LIFE EXERCISE, Tue. and Thu.,
9:30-10:30 a.m. & Wed., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
is a very popular and dynamic workout
consisting of aerobics, light weights,
stretching, strengthening and balance
exercises. This workout is suitable for
everyone and you can participate seat-
ed. Taught by Pomeroy Brinkley.
TAI CHI: Wed. and Fri. 10-11 a.m. In-
structor provided by the Taoist Tai Chi
Society. $2
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 certified yoga instructor Pam-
ela Hunter. Vigorous practice for adults
including poses, relaxation, and media-
tion. Wear comfortable clothes and
bring yoga mat (if you have one). Fee:
$10 (50+), $12 others.
NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS SITES
Each class $3 (50+), $4 others, $5 yo-
ga
Allegro Inspired Senior Living,
4501 Shannon Lakes Dr. W.
Brain, Body, Balance with Kathy Gil-
bert, Wed., 2 - 3 p.m.
Bradfordville Fitness, Northeast
Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Rd.
Note: Class size limited, before at-
tending your first class, call instructor
Llona at 878-1685 or Ferdouse at 766-
6001
Senior Fitness I (Beginner) with Fer-
douse: Tue. & Fri., 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Senior Fitness I (Beginner) with Llo-
na: Tue. & Fri., 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Senior Fitness II (Intermediate)
with Llona: Tue. & Fri., 11:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m.
Senior Fitness (Afternoon) with Llo-
na: Tue. & Fri., 1-2 p.m.
Yoga for Adults with Ferdouse:
Mon., 1:30-2:30 p.m. and Wed., 4-5 p.m.,
$5
Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C.
Spence Community Center: 4768
Chaires Cross Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy Upchurch:
Mon., Wed. & Fri., 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Seated Fitness: Tue. & Thu., 9:30-
10:30 a.m.
Ft. Braden Community Center:
16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Senior Fitness with Wendy Barber:
Mon. & Wed., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
See FITNESS, Page 8
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 5
HEALTH & WELLNESS
HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS
The listed presentations, massage,
and classes at the Tallahassee Senior
Center are $2 unless otherwise indicat-
ed. For more information on programs,
registration or donations, email
Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or call 850-
891-4042 or 891-4045.
Healthful and Ethical Eating: A
Five-Part Series
2nd Wed. of each month, now – Feb.,
11 a.m. – noon, Dining Rm.
Wed., Nov. 13- “Environment and
Modern Agriculture”
Wed., Dec. 11 – “Modern Animal Agri-
culture”
Wed., Jan. 8 – “Cell-based/Plant-
based Technologies: The Future of Meat
and Dairy”
This 5-part Ethical Eating Series pro-
vides information about the impact of
food choices on human health, animals,
and the environment. Presentations
will address preventable and reversible
diseases, sustainability and ethical con-
cerns, and will empower you to think
critically and compassionately about
the issues while making more informed
food choices. Attend one or all! Present-
ed by Sally Sanders, Ethical Choices
Program.
Quit: A Smoking Cessation Work-
shop
Mon., Feb. 3 & Mar. 2, 2:30 - 4:30
p.m., Conf. Rm. 1A
Attend one of these highly effective
class/support groups. The program, de-
signed by former smokers, is developed
for people who want to become non-
smokers. Nicotine patches provided at
no charge. Offered by Big Bend AHEC.
Call 224-1177 to register.
Walk with Ease
Wed., Thu., & Fri. Jan. 8 – Feb. 14, 8:15
– 9 a.m., Auditorium
Developed by the Arthritis Founda-
tion, the Walk with Ease program is for
anyone who wants to walk, talk, and
have a good time while enjoying the
benefits of regular (indoor) exercise.
Join the six-week program and join the
fun! Keep your joints moving! Facilitat-
ed by Area Agency on Aging. Call 850-
891-4042 to register.
Community CPR Training and
EMS Update
Mon., Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Din-
ing Room
Leon County EMS will teach the
American Heart Association’s most re-
cent recommendations of “Hands-Only
6 SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
UPSLIDE: A Program that Addresses Loneliness,
Isolation and Depression
Do you have a friend or neighbor who is lonely? Would you like to become more
socially connected? Help is available. UPSLIDE serves people age 50 and older by
offering individual counseling, chat groups and support to become socially en-
gaged. Transportation assistance is now available for people who want to partic-
ipate in UPSLIDE programs but do not have their own transportation. Email Mela-
nie.Lachman@talgov.com or call 850-891-4066 for more information/assistance/
individual
counseling.
UPSLIDE
Friends Con-
nection Chat
Groups:
Meet new
people,
Welcome Judy Shipman, LCSW, share ideas,
UPSLIDE‘s newest Program Assistant. engage in
Shipman will help with administrative, meaningful
data entry/analysis, event planning conversa-
and other duties as needed. Shipman, tion, and
a retired social worker with experience have fun!
in case management, geriatrics and
end-of-life issues, is also a graduate of Tallahassee Senior Center (1400 N. Monroe St.) Mondays, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Thurs-
TALL Class 11 and has lived in days, 1 – 2:30 p.m., both groups meet in Conf. Rm. 3A
Tallahassee for 45 years. Lincoln Neighborhood Center: (438 W. Brevard St.): 3rd Wednesday of the
Month, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
CPR,” as well as how to use an AED Miccosukee Community Center:13887 Moccasin Gap Rd., 2nd Tuesday of the
(Automated External Defibrillator). month, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.; light lunch provided.
They will also share how Leon County Services are provided at no cost to participants, but donations accepted. UP-
Emergency Medical Services works – SLIDE is sponsored by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Tallahassee Senior
how ambulances are placed, paramed- Center Foundation.
ics are trained, and how they serve sen-
iors. Each attendee will be given a CPR
kit to take home with them. Call 891-
4042 or 891-4000 to register.
Shave and a Haircut: The Barbers
Are Coming!
Thu., Jan. 16 & Feb. 20, 10 a.m. – noon,
Health Suite
Lively Barber School brings students
to make you feel like a million bucks.
Haircuts and shaves for men and simple
trims for women. Donations appreciat-
ed.
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Heart
Mon., Feb. 10, 11 a.m. – noon, Dining
Room
Acquire some new ideas and simple
recipes to keep your heart in tip-top
shape. Also, enjoy prepared samples of
food. Presented by UF Extension Ser-
vice.
Healthful and Ethical Eating: The
Ethics of Eating
Wed., Feb. 12, 10:30 am – noon, Din-
ing Room
See HEALTH, Page 14
ACTIVE LIVING
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
LEON COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH
LUNCH & LEARNS, LIFELONG
LEARNING– SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch & Learns (L&L) offer lively
and engaging programs for adults
50+. All Lunch & Learns are 10:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each L&L includes ex-
hibitors, health screenings, and
lunch, $6. These events are a program
of the Tallahassee Senior Center &
Foundation, funded by the Leon
County Board of County Commis-
sioners. For information on Leon
County Senior Out-
reach events, field
trips, outdoor
pursuits, and
classes, e-mail
Susan.Da-
vis@tal-
gov.com or call
850-891-4065.
Additionally, Life-
Long Learning classes
(pg. 2), fitness classes (pg. 5), Friends
Connection / UPSLIDE (pg. 6), and art
workshops (pg. 16) are offered at mul-
tiple locations.
Bradfordville: In transition. New
location TBA.
Chaires-Capitola, Dorothy C.
Spence Community Center, 4768
Chaires Crossroad
Lunch & Learns: No L&L in Jan.;
Feb 25.
Fort Braden, Fort Braden Commu-
nity Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Lunch & Learns: No L&L in Jan.;
Feb 18.
Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson Com-
munity Center, 3840 North Monroe
St., Ste. 301
Lunch & Learns: No L&L in Jan.;
Feb 20.
Canasta, Cards and Games: Tues-
days, 1-4 p.m., $1 per class
Miccosukee, Miccosukee Commu-
nity Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Feb. 6 & Mar. 5
Bus Trip to Walmart: Feb. 7 & Mar.
6, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Friends Connection: Jan. 14, Feb. 11
& Mar. 10, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Light lunch
provided.
Woodville, Woodville Community
Center, 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Feb. 13
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR SERVICES &
OUTREACH
Volunteer Maggie Neel stays active helping out at the Lake Jackson and as a
receptionist at the TSC.
WELLNESS CIRCLES
Join neighbors, make new friends
and discuss important health topics
at these once-a-month gatherings.
Light refreshments, incentives, and
health screenings are available. $2
donation. For more information, e-
mail Wendy.Barber@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4052.
Jack McLean Community Center,
700 Paul Russell Road, (850) 891-
2505
Wellness Circles: Held on the 2nd
Tue. of each month, 11am – noon. No
Wellness Circle in January.
Feb 11: Lighthouse Health Plan is
the only local provider-sponsored
community-based health plan ad-
ministering Florida Medicaid benefits
in Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa,
Walton, Bay, Calhoun, Franklin,
Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jef-
ferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Tay-
lor, Wakulla and Washington Coun-
ties. Join Brent Couch as he explains
the benefits of Lighthouse for you and
your family.
Jake Gaither Community Center,
801 Bragg Drive, (850) 891-3940
Wellness Circles: Held on the 3rd
Wed. of each month, 11am – noon.
Jan. 15: Rescheduled from Dec.18,
“Movement Disorders and Tremors”
with neurologist, Tara Kimbason,
MD, new on staff at TMH. Dr. Kimba-
son will discuss movement disorders,
her role in the diagnostic process and
the urgency in not delaying needed
care.
Feb. 19: Lighthouse Health Plan
(see description above).
Healthy for Life Classes
Jake Gaither Community Center,
801 Bragg Drive, (850) 891-3940
Thu., Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27; Mar. 5
This 8-week series of dynamic and
interactive classes will include “Wills
and Powers of Attorney,” “Community
Resources,” “Keeping Your Aging
Brain Healthy,” “Staying Fit as You
Age,” “Family Nutrition,” “Telling
Your Story to the Younger Genera-
tion,” “Healthful Eating,” and “Mod-
ern Animal Agriculture.” Suggested
donation is $2/class meeting. Health
screenings, snack, lunch, and incen-
TALLAHASSEE.COM
GRANDPARENTS AS
PARENTS
Grandparents as Parents: Remem-
ber these Dates
GaP Support Lunch: Wed., Jan. 29
& Feb. 26, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Leon
County Public Library, 200 W. Park
Ave, Program Room A. Compli-
mentary lunch provided for grand-
parents and other relative care-
givers. Reservations are required.
GaP Evening Support Group: Mon.,
Jan. 13 & Feb. 10, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Sue
McCollum Community Center in
Lafayette Park, 501 Ingleside Ave.
Join other grandparents raising
their grandchildren to discuss your
unique situation and then share
dinner with other grand-families.
Reservations are required for all
attending.
To reserve your space or for more
information, email Karen.Boeb-
inger@talgov.com or call 850-891-
4027.
GaP grand-families enjoyed a trip
to the Jacksonville Zoo and a
buffet dinner in Lake City last
month.
tives will be provided at each class
meeting. Space is limited; must be
registered to attend. For more infor-
mation or to register, email Wen-
dy.Barber@talgov.com or call 850-
891-4052.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 7
Baseball coach exercises competitive spirit
Nick Gandy
On Greg Jones’ second
shot of a par five at the Golf
competition of the 2019
Florida Senior Games pre-
sented by Humana, he
measured his shot, close to
250 yards away from the
green, and stepped away
from the ball to wait for the
foursome on the green to
finish.
Once the foursome
cleared the green, Jones
approached the ball,
swung his club and
promptly landed the ball
on the green 20 feet or so
from the right of the pin.
“That some confi-
dence,” a bystander com-
mented.
It was that kind of deci-
sive confidence the former
Head Baseball Coach had
exercised during his 25
years at Leon and Chiles
High Schools. After spend-
ing a quarter of a century
on the baseball field and in
the dugout preparing his
players to give their best,
Jones naturally looked for
an outlet, as he eased his
way toward retirement, for
his competitive spirit. He
turned to the golf course.
This confidence earned
him a bronze medal in the
2019 Florida Senior Games
(60-64 age group), playing
against some of the state’s
top golfers, in the two-day,
36-hole competition. He
shot an 83 on the first day
and an 84 on the second
for a two-day total of 167 –
finishing five strokes be-
hind the gold medal win-
ner.
“I’ve always played a lot
of golf, just not in tourna-
ments,” Jones said. “After
leaving coaching full-time,
I counted that I played 156
rounds of golf in the first
year. That’s what led me to
events like the Senior
Games.”
Jones joined the Senior
Games movement at the
2018 Capital City Senior
Games shooting an 85 for a
fourth-place finish. He fol-
lowed up in the 2019
Games with a 75, good for
a bronze medal (in the 60-
64 age group).
“The camaraderie of
Greg Jones (on right), former Head Baseball Coach
for Leon and Chiles and former Florida State baseball
player, was paired in Golf with a University of Florida
alum, David Hodges, of Jacksonville during the 2019
Florida Senior Games.
the Senior Games is great,”
Jones said, as he enjoyed a
post-round lunch in Fort
Lauderdale with other Tal-
lahassee-area golfers Bro-
ward Sapp and Anthony
Hardiman, also medal-
winners at the 2019
Games.
The camaraderie of the
Florida Senior Games also
showed during the first
round when Jones, a for-
mer Florida State baseball
player, was paired with a
University of Florida alum,
David Hodges, of Jackson-
ville. On the back of their
cart were bags with Semi-
noles and Gator logos. The
pair made it through the
round without incident.
Powerlifting was added
to Jones’ Capital City Sen-
ior Games agenda in 2019
and had the top bench
press of the men’s compe-
tition at 285 pounds. It
also established a record
for his age group.
Besides the desire to
stay competitive, another
reason for his venture into
the Capital City Senior
Games was inspired by a
fellow Leon High School
coach, Jim Sauls.
“I saw he was in the rec-
ord book and decided to
start preparing to join
him,” Jones said.
Sauls competed in the
Capital City and Florida
Senior Games until his un-
timely death in 2017.
“I thought about Jim
the other morning on my
way to Fort Lauderdale
when I left Tallahassee at
4:30 a.m. with a cup of cof-
fee,” Jones said. “He and I
would sometimes get to
school early, around 4:30
a.m., and have coffee be-
fore the school day start-
ed.”
Whether it be the confi-
dence in his ability to place
long shots onto the green
on the golf course, or the
confidence inspired by a
fellow athlete, Greg Jones
has a long history in the
Capital City and Florida
Senior Games ahead of
him.
Join Greg Jones at the
2020 Capital City Senior
Games, March 6-15,
(www.talgov.com/Senior-
Games) to begin a journey
to the 2020 Florida Senior
Games in December,
which is a qualifier for the
2021 National Senior
Games. Both events will be
held in the Greater Fort
Lauderdale area.

Fitness erts, Wed., 2– 3 p.m. $5 requested

Continued from Page 5
Lake Jackson Community
Center: 3840 N. Monroe., Ste. 301
Mindful Movement with Lori
Roberts, Thu., 1-2 p.m.
Gentle Mat Yoga with Lori Rob-
Miccosukee Community Cen-
ter: 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy Up-
church, Tue. & Thu., 11:15 a.m.-12:15
p.m.
Optimist Park, 1355 Indian-
head Dr.
Brain-Body-Balance with
Kathy Gilbert or Ferdouse Sultana,
Tue. & Thu., 10-11 a.m.
SouthWood Community Cen-
ter: 4675 Grove Park Dr.
Brain-Body-Balance with Wen-
dy Barber, Tue., 1-2 p.m., $5 re-
quested
Woodville Community Center:
8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Senior Fitness with Llona Gei-
ger, Mon. & Wed., 8:30-9:30 a.m.

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Deck the Halls: Holiday cheer and a toast for senior service
Partygoers sipped holiday martinis,
enjoyed delicious foods and desserts,
and gently swayed to the entertaining
tunes by JazzEtcetera. By the end of the
evening, many arms were full of fun
holiday gifts purchased from the giant
Silent Auction; thanks to all who donat-
ed and purchased items! Special thanks
to all (participants, volunteers, staff
and generous sponsors) who helped
make this Deck the Halls the best one
yet!
Through your presence, active par-
ticipation and support in this gala fund-
raiser, the Tallahassee Senior Center &
Foundation provides a meaningful
myriad of classes, programs, learning
opportunities, and much-needed ser-
vices to seniors in our community that
provide a sense of purpose and are vital
to active, healthy, independent, and op-
timal aging.
We extend our greatest appreciation
to the generous sponsors who helped
make Deck the Halls possible: present-
ing sponsor Audiology Associates of
North Florida, the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation, and other gener-
ous sponsors. For more information on
this event and sponsors, visit: Tallahas-
seeSeniorFoundation.org. For more
photos, visit Facebook.com/Tallahas-
seeSeniorCenter. Photo credits: Robert
Overton.

Winner of the $500 cash prize and donated it back to the TSC Foundation - Chris
and Casey Smith (center), owners of Krispy Kreme - with TSC Foundation
President of the Board Doug Carlson, Tom Morgan, and TSC Foundation Board
Vice-President Carol Thompson-Riley.

Members of JazzEtcetera: Pam Ryan, Viola; Richard Bertram, Bass & Saxophones;
Stanton Rosenthal, Guitars, Bass, Keyboard, and Clarinet; and, Michael Blizzard,
Flute & Keyboard.

TALLAHASSEE.COM SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 9

Anna Johnson
Riedel and
Silver Bell
Sponsor the
Villas at
Killearn’s Chris
and Laure
Mulrooney, and
Jennifer
Browder.

Mixing up
holiday-themed
Martinis –
Sniffen and
Spellman, P.A.
and their
“bartenders”
Joni Barber,
Lisa Fountain,
Cara Harp, and
Michael
Spellman. Gold Ribbon Sponsor Red Hills Village Retirement Resort, back row, left to
spouse), Jesse Campbell (Lifestyle Director), Jerry Blaisdell (resident), Jab
spouse), and Sarah Peterika (Jesse Campbell’s spouse); front row, left to r

Holiday
Consultant), and Deborah Cobb (Lead Concierge).

Gold Ribbon
Sponsor
Tapestry Deck the Halls fun keeps spirits bright
Walden’s Mike
and Merritt
Newell (left),
Ryan Silar
(center), and Right: Gold
Yolanda and Ribbon
Ryan Hue. Sponsor
McDonnell
Hearing
Solutions’
Brenda
McDonnell,
Kayla Lane, and
Viblau Grover.

10 SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

 Shining Star
Presenting
Sponsor
Audiology
Associates of
North Florida’s
Pam Granger,
Johanna
Burnam,
Melissa Corson,
and Dr Lisa
Myrick.

Valet Parking
Sponsor Seven
Hills Health and
Rehabilitation’s
Paul and
Cynthia Kovary,
Natalie Booth,
and Dr. William
Effinger.

o right, is: Trace Ward (FSU Intern), Cory Johnson (Natalie Johnson’s
bari Grayson (Executive Chef), Samantha Fiene (Jabari Grayson’s
right is: Onez O'Neal (resident), Natalie Johnson (Senior Living

y cheer
at Tallahassee Senior Center
Gold Ribbon
Sponsor The
Grove at
Canopy’s Deane
Bess, Sameka
Green,
Executive
Director Karla
Ruby Stocking Neithammer,
Sponsor Eye Crystal Curvey,
Associates and Jill
Rachele Crow Stanton.
(right) and
sister Amy
Crow.

TALLAHASSEE.COM SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 11

LIFELONG LEARNING
Continued from Page 2 ments. The tour will include
stops at the: Flipper Ceme-
For more information or to tery, where prominent Afri-
register, call 850-891-4033, can Americans are buried;
email Maureen.Haber- Good Shepherd Episcopal
feld@talgov.com, or stop by Church and school; Ritz Am-
the TSC. phitheatre and Bottom; Henry
Tallahassee Museum: Flipper birth house; Imperial
Four Unique Programs – Hotel; and more. Fee $55 (in-
Thursdays, Feb. 13, 20, 27, cludes transportation from
Mar. 5, 1:30 – 3 p.m., TSC, TSC, museum entrance, and a
1400 N. Monroe St. From Ja- delicious lunch). Space is lim-
cob’s ladders to die-casts, on ited.
Feb. 13, explore “Classic Toys,” From Zookeeper to Au-
from the 1880s to the 1900’s thor, John Fowler’s Adven-
and share memories of your tures in Writing – Mon.,
childhood favorites. On Feb. Mar. 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m., NE
20, in “Birds of Prey,” learn Branch Library, 5513 Thom-
some of the unique behaviors asville Rd. In his book, A For-
and adaptations of Florida’s est in the Clouds, John Fowler
birds of prey and meet at least takes us into the world of Ka-
one live bird of prey from the risoke Research Center, the
museum. On Feb. 27, learn the remote mountain gorilla
history of “Butter Making,” in- camp of Dian Fossey, a few
cluding preparing a sample to years prior to her gruesome
take home. On Mar. 5, ponder murder. From the moment he
the purpose of an array of “Ar- set foot in Fossey’s camp as a
tifacts” from the Museum’s young undergraduate, Fowler
collection. The educator will knew that the unexpected re-
share stories of these items alities of Karisoke was worthy
and encourage participants to of a book. As a student of zool-
share their stories. Fee $7 per ogy, however, he didn’t see
class ($50+) / $10 (others). The wonderful, talented, and generous women of Nimble Fingers knitted, crocheted, and quilted 122 himself as the one who would
Register for each individual colorful lap blankets for delivery to Hospice, St. Augustine Plantation, Elder Care, Harbor Chase, write it. In the years since, in-
class. Space is limited. Tapestry at Walden, and Miracle Hills. spired by the writings of au-
African American Histo- thors of nonfiction, he decid-
ry Tour of Thomasville – ed to tell his story and write
Fri., Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Transportation “Jack” Hadley. Hadley preserved over 4,669 pieces of that book. But learning to write prose worthy of a mem-
from the TSC. Travel to Thomasville with history buff, African American artifacts with emphasis on Thomas- oir and getting it published would take Fowler into yet
Mike Bozeman. Visit the Jack Hadley Black History Mu- ville’s First Black Achievers, state and national achiev- another adventure, one of learning, creating and story-
seum, founded by African-American historian, James ers that commemorate their lives and accomplish- telling.

TRAVEL TOURS WITH THE TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER

Tours are open to all travelers and ben-
efit the Tallahassee Senior Foundation.
Email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call
(850) 891-4008 for more information or
visit www.funseas.com/tsc. Travel part-
ners include: Holiday, Cruises & Tours &
Collette. Book early to reserve your
spot. Mention that you heard about
travel opportunities through the Senior
portunities arise.
Center and travel partner, Holiday,
WAIT LIST ONLY June, 22-27, 2020
Cruises & Tours, will make a donation AMELIA ISLAND, ST. AUGUSTINE &
back to the center. The Senior Center JACKSONVILLE, Mar. 25 – 27, 2020 GREEK ISLES CRUISE, May 15 – 24, SOUTH AFRICA, Sept. 16 – 24, 2020
requests that you complete a participa- 2020
SAVANNAH, JEKYLL ISLAND & BRANSON HOLIDAY SHOW EXTRAVA-
tion form prior to taking a tour. NOTE:
CHARLESTON, SC, Apr. 20 – 24, 2020, MEMPHIS – HOME OF THE BLUES, GANZA, Nov. 8 – 14, 2020
additional trips may be added as op-

12 SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

Finding balance in the new year
Candace McKibben
Looking back, it seemed ill-fated from
the start. Cold temperatures, stout winds
and strong current did not deter us from
our scheduled paddle on the Wakulla.
We first went upstream to the fence that
crosses the river and were enjoying a cup
of coffee and some pound cake when a
gust of wind blew a plastic wrapper out
of the boat. We took off after it as it
danced across the river’s surface. That is
the last thing I remember before hitting
the water.
My husband, Bruce, was great! “We
are OK,” he assured as he tried to find
some solid footing on the mushy bottom.
I had whacked my leg on the way out of
the canoe and was whimpering about the
cold, the pain, and the fear of dormant
gators resting on the bottom of the river
being disturbed by my stepping on them.
Bruce helped me back into the water-
filled canoe and was able to paddle the
brief jaunt to shore with the one paddle
we had recovered.
Tipping in a canoe is a parable of how
we can get out of balance in our lives.
Sometimes that balance is lost by our
own choices. Whether we are aware or
not of the ways our choices are creating
imbalance, the tipping point comes and
Things to consider before choosing
a senior living community
Gail McDonald
In the November Active Living, we gave
you the start of some questions to ask re-
garding Meal Options, ShortTerm Stays
and making it Home Sweet Home. Addi-
tional topics for consideration are staff sup-
port, social activities and peace of mind.
Staff Support: A friendly and caring
team of staff is essential in making a
smooth transition to a senior living com-
munity. Take the time to meet staff mem-
bers and talk to current residents about
their experiences at the community. Also
visit online review websites to see what
others have said about working with the
staff at your prospective community.
Social Activities: Ask for a communi-
ty activity calendar and see what types of
activities are available. Look for activities
Docent Carol Fiore explains the history
of a quilt to Nancy Holaday and Abby
Klein during a LifeLong Learning trip to
the Gadsden Arts Center.
we are forced to deal with the upset.
Sometimes that balance is lost by cir-
cumstances that seem beyond our con-
trol.
Big Bend Hospice is eager to support
those who find themselves off-balance
by a serious illness or grief. Our expert
staff and trained volunteers can make a
world of difference for those who are liv-
ing with a terminal illness or coping with
the loss of someone they love. We hope
that you will call on us at 850-878-5310
and that together we can find equilibri-
um.
that are of interest to you or your loved one.
Ask the staff how often new activities or
events are introduced.
Peace of Mind: Find out if the commu-
nity provides a 24/7 emergency response
system. Knowing that you or your loved
one has support around the clock is essen-
tial to enjoying a high quality of life. Re-
gardless of what community you decide
upon, maintaining independence with
peace of mind is the key to finding a good
fit. Keeping these points on hand while
searching for a senior living community
can help guide you towards a community
that exceeds the standards of life you or
your loved one deserve.
Gail McDonald is Lead Senior Living
Advisor at Allegro Inspired Senior Liv-
ing. Call 850-668-4004 or visit www.Al-
legroLiving.com.
TALLAHASSEE.COM SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 13
Alzheimer’s disease training conference set for February
Debbie Moroney
CEO of Alzheimer’s Project, Inc.

Conference: The Alz-

heimer’s Project and Flor-
ida State University Col-
lege of Medicine are con-
ducting the 35th Annual
Alzheimer’s Disease Edu-
cation and Training Con-
ference on Sat., Feb. 8.
The event will be held at
the FSU College of Medi-
cine from 8 am to 3pm.
The conference brings
together top educators, Silver Bell Sponsor MMTC’s Nina Davis, TSCF Board
trainers, and other ex- Member, Courtney South, and Debbie Moroney, CEO
perts in the field of Alz- of Alzheimer’s Project Inc.
heimer’s disease and re-
lated dementias to discuss topics that are making tough decisions, and much more.
important to family caregivers and For more information contact Stephanie
healthcare professionals. Respite care, in- at 386-2778 or Stephanie@alzheimer-
cluding activities for those people living sproject.org.
with dementia, will be provided at no Caregiver Support Groups: One of
charge. the vital services provided by the Alz-
Topics for the conference include legal heimer’s Project. Taking care of a loved
issues related to dementia; effective com- one is a difficult and sometimes lonely job.
munication during times of stress; what is Support groups enable caregivers to meet
memory and keeping your brain healthy; people with the same challenges and
improving behavior and communication, share ideas and solutions. Caregiver Sup-
grieving through the disease process; an port Groups meet each Tuesday in Talla-
update on the latest medical and phar- hassee. For times and locations go to Alz-
macological research. Registration is re- heimersproject.org or call 386-2778.
quired. Contact Stephanie at 386-2778 or Newsletter: The Alzheimer’s Project
stephanie@alzheimersproject.org. publishes a weekly newsletter focused on
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: On caregiver skills, updates on medical news
Jan. 22 at the Elmcroft Assisted Living fa- and trends, fundraisers, conferences and
cility, the Alzheimer’s Project will offer an other events sponsored by the AP. If you
invaluable six-week course, Powerful would like to receive the newsletter,
Tools for Caregivers. Based on in-depth please go to Alzheiemersproject.org and
research, the course teaches caregivers submit your email address. Follow the Alz-
valuable skills including self-care, how to heimer’s Project on Facebook, Twitter and
better communicate, stress reduction, Instagram.

Health ing Room

February is Heart Health Awareness
ary insurance, which may cover costs
for this.
REIKI

Continued from Page 6
The last of the 5-part Ethical Eating
Series will address sustainability and
ethical concerns and will empower you
to make informed food choices that
align with your values. Presented by
Sally Sanders, Ethical Choices Program
Monday Morning Movies: Heart
Health
Mon., Feb. 24, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Din-
Month. To learn more about keeping the
trusty ticker ticking. Join us to watch
several short videos about keeping your
heart healthy. Popcorn and drinks
served.
Podiatry Screening & Foot Care
Thu., Feb. 13, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Health
Suite
Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & foot
specialist cuts toenails and assesses
and treats foot problems. Doctor ac-
cepts Medicare, Medicaid, and second-
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., Feb. 6 & Mar. 5,
10 a.m. – noon
MASSAGE, MEDITATION, AND
Reiki, Every Tue., 10:30 a.m. - noon,
Susie Howell, Reiki Master, and Friends
Meditation and Mindfulness
Guidelines, Tue., Feb. 4 & Mar. 3, 10:30 -
11:30 a.m.
Offered one Tuesday each Month in
conjunction with Reiki. Discover the art
of meditation. Feel calmer, more fo-
cused and balanced. Taught by Leslie
Hanks, Yoga Unlimited.
Massage, Tue., Jan. 21, 10 a.m. -
noon, Norma Reesor, LMT.

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OLLI kicks off spring semester in February
Fran Conaway
OLLI at FSU
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
(OLLI) at Florida State University kicks off
its Spring Semester in February, offering
more learning and social opportunities
than ever.
Among the over 50 classes scheduled
from Feb. 17 through Apr. 15 are up-to-the-
minute considerations of climate change,
health care and the 2020 elections, mind-
ful and intuitive eating, the human biome
and Hong Kong and Mainland China. Oth-
er classes addressing today’s news include
the yearly Great Decisions class, which fo-
cuses on current foreign policy challenges.
Beyond current events, OLLI’s Spring
offerings include Mardi Gras Mambo,
Sharks, Oyster Harvesting and The Mad
Hatter’s Tea Party, plus courses in history,
the arts, technology, science, health and
much more. See olli.fsu.edu for the com-
plete curriculum.
OLLI is an exciting, challenging schol-
arly program for adults 50 and better who
love to learn in a stress-free environment
where there are no tests, no homework
and no grades.
OLLI members hiking at the Cathedral
of the Palms at St Marks
There are no education prerequisites,
and OLLI welcomes all interested lifelong
learners to classes. This year OLLI is
reaching well beyond Tallahassee, with
classes along the Florida panhandle coast
on 30A, which is part of the FSU campus in
Panama City. Information about OLLI at
FSU, PC30A is available at pc.fsu.edu/olli.
Preview the term’s classes and activ-
ities at OLLI’s Spring Showcase is Jan.
24, 1 p.m., FSU Conference Center. Regis-
tration for classes and activities begins
Jan. 27 at olli.fsu.edu. For more infor-
mation, call 850-644-7947 or 850-644-
3520.
Elder Care Services introduces
its new CEO Jocelyne Fliger
Nicole Ballas
Elder Care Services
With the retirement of Elder Care
Services CEO Mark Baldino, the Board
of Trustees conducted a national
search for the ideal candidate to lead
the agency into its 50th year as a senior
service leader in the Big Bend. At the
end of this search, Elder Care’s Director
of Volunteers and Engagement, Joce-
lyn Fliger, was selected as the best per-
son to lead the charge for area seniors.
With a Master of Social Work degree
from Florida State University, Jocelyne
has worked in a variety of social ser-
vice arenas including crisis counsel-
ing, suicide prevention, and victim ad-
vocacy. Through her social work expe-
rience Jocelyne found her passion in
senior services and received a certifi-
cate in Gerontology. After accepting
the position to direct senior volunteer
programs and community outreach at
Elder Care Services, she focused on ex-
panding the influence of senior volun-
teers in the Big Bend area and the agen-
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cy presence throughout
the community.
An active member of
the local community,
Jocelyne sits on the City
of Tallahassee’s Human
Fliger Relations Council and
the Tallahassee Demen-
tia Care and Cure Initiative. With a na-
tional impact as the Vice President of
the National Association of Foster
Grandparent Directors and a member
of the Specialty Practice Committee –
Aging Section of the National Associa-
tion of Social Workers, she is an out-
spoken advocate for senior care and
the importance of engaging seniors to
prevent social isolation.
Elder Care Services, Inc. is a private
non-profit corporation, dedicated to
improving the quality of life for seniors
in Leon and the surrounding counties,
allowing them to remain at home with
dignity. For more information, visit
www.ecsbigbend.org or follow us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/el-
dercaretally.
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TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
TSC Art Exhibitions, Awards &
Receptions

Insiders’ Show Winners:

Master Artists: 1st Place, Duke Kraai;
2nd Place, Jackie Llyod; 3rd Place, Siroos-
Tamaddoni. Honorable Mentions:
Sherry Whitney, Kathy Ferrell, Joyce
Raichelson.
Academy Artists: 1st Place, Sally
Crayton; 2nd Place, Joan Keen; and 3rd
Place, Tom Hart. Honorable Mentions:
Lynn Heacock, Mary Lou Merritt, Ange-
la Whidden, and Amy Ting.
People’s Choice: Favorite Use of Col-
or, Joyce Raichelson; Most Creative,
Maria Balingit; Favorite Landscape/
Seascape, Siroos Tamadonni; and,
Overall Favorite, Joyce Raichelson.
Grand Relations – Artists Across
Generations. Artworks by TSC Art Pro-
gram participants and their relatives.
Reception, awards and refreshments:
Tue., Jan.14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Portrayals of People
TSCs’ Portrait Studio has work on
display in the Dining Room Gallery until
January 23rd.
Coming in February – Personal Ex-
pressions in Watercolor
Drop off: Feb. 3, 9 – 10 a.m.
Art Reception (awards and refresh- Artist and 2019 Silver Star Robert DeWitt Smith poses with his Grand Relations entry of his wife Meredith’s grandmother
ments): Tue., Feb. 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Jewel Stuckey Carver. The frame is from an old remnants from a house in woods.

Weekly On-Going Studio Classes

On-going studio classes meet on a
weekly basis and do not require pre-
registration. Pay the days you attend. It
is recommended that you visit the class
and talk with the instructor before join-
ing the class; the instructor will provide
you with a supply list. Studio Artists
have opportunities to exhibit work in
the center’s gallery spaces. All classes
are located at the Senior Center Art Stu-
dio unless otherwise noted. $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. For a
list of classes, descriptions, days/
times, or more information, visit
www.talgov.com/seniors and click “Be
Artistic,” email Jennifer.Haskins@tal-
gov.com, or call 850-891-4016.
Hands-On Art History with Mark
Fletcher
Mondays, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Create your own art by applying and
combining the methods of various art-
ists like Van Gogh, Monet, Durer and
others. TSC Clay Studio. Beginners &
intermediates.
Watercolor Morning Studio, Inter-
mediate Level
Tuesday Mornings, Linda Pelc, 9 a.m.
– noon
Thursday Mornings, Rosemary Fer-
guson, 9 a.m. – noon
Projects, techniques and critique to
expand your skill set and knowledge of
the medium, built upon acquired basics
of watercolor. Days with an instructor
are the regular $10/$12 class fee. Days
without instructor are considered a lab
with a fee of $4.
Watercolor, Advanced Level, Linda
Pelc
Tuesday afternoons, 1 – 4 p.m.
Projects and techniques to expand
your skill set and knowledge of the me-
dium, built upon acquired basics of wa-
tercolor. New students may need to pre-
sent a portfolio to be approved for this
class.
Pastel Landscapes, Wendy Deva-
rieux, Wednesdays, 9 – noon. Pastels
can provide vibrancy and subtleties un-
like other mediums. Some drawing or
painting experience preferred. Ask for a
supply list and/or visit the class before
deciding to join. No class on 3rd Wednes-
day each month.
Oil and Acrylic Painting, Debbie
Gaedtke, Intermediate Level
Wednesday afternoons, 1 - 4 p.m.
Explore your creative side among a
friendly, supportive group of painters.
Work at your own pace on your own
projects while receiving valuable cri-
tique.
Draw With Your Eyes, Paint with
your Heart, Mark Fletcher, Bradford-
ville NE Leon County Library
Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-4 p.m.
Pen & Ink with a little watercolor. Be-
ginners & intermediates.
Drawing Etc., Maria Balingit
Thursday afternoons, 1-4 p.m.
Learn and develop basic skills, with
graphite pencil and other drawing
media, focus drawing portraits and still
life. Beginners and intermediates.
Drawing Together, Michael Harrell
Friday mornings, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Develop basics, pencil, pen & ink. Be-
ginners welcome.
Acrylic Painting, Debbie Gaedtke
Friday afternoons, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Learn and develop basic skills and
techniques with a friendly and versatile
acrylic medium. Perfect for beginners,
as well as continuing students.
On-Going Studio Labs
Portrait Studio Lab, Mon., 9 – noon,
$5 Draw or paint from live model, bring
your own art supplies, no instructor.
Ceramics, Tue. & Wed., 9 – noon, $2
lab fee, plus cost of materials and firing
fee. Use mold-made bisque items to
paint or glaze. Lead by helpful volun-
teers. Perfect for beginners. Experi-
enced hand building clay people can
use as a lab, instructor only on Wednes-
day mornings.
Register online for the many Art
Workshops offered through the Talla-
hassee Senior Center for the Arts at
www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation
.org/.

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SENIOR RESOURCES

YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

AFTER 50 Hotlines
Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873 or
Heart disease and stroke are among 800-96ABUSE
the leading causes of concern for men
and women age 50 and over, according Area Agency on Aging, Elder Hel-
to our poll. Cardiovascular disease be- pline: 800-963-5337
gins to affect men in their 50s, while Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352
women in general won't see a spike in
risk until their 60s. But no matter your Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227
age or gender, you can take steps to pro- 2-1-1 Big Bend: 617-6333 or 211
tect yourself.
For more information and down-
loadable apps for your phone, go to aar-
p.org and search heart health.
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER
CARES ABOUT YOU AND YOUR
HEART
The following programs are being of-
fered at the Tallahassee Senior Center.
“Community CPR Training and
EMS Update”
Mon., Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Would you feel helpless if someone
collapsed in front of you from sudden LifeLong Outdoor Pursuits LOP
cardiac arrest? If you answered “yes,” participants enjoy a “heart healthy”
this event is for you. Leon County EMS hike at St. Marks. Photo credit: Robert
will be teaching the American Heart As- Feuerstein. For more information on
LOP, email Susan.Davis@talgov.com or
See RESOURCES, Page 18 call (850) 891-4065.

LifeLong Outdoor Pursuits 2020 Winter Hiking Series

All hikes are on Fridays at 10 a.m. (arrive by 9:45 a.m.) and $2/per hike (except
for Feb 28). Bring a water bottle! Please dress appropriately for the weather
and wear sturdy, comfortable athletic or hiking shoes. Wear sunscreen and bug
repellant if needed. All distances are approximate. Each hike features a leader
and a sweep. *Registration is required: (850) 891-4065 or
Susan.Davis@talgov.com.
Jan. 24: Lake Overstreet, 2 miles with a 4-mile option. Meet at Forest Meadows
parking lot, 4750 N. Meridian Rd. Separate $2 cash entrance fee if you do not
have a FL State Parks pass. Limit 15 people.
Jan. 31: Phipps Park, 3 miles. Meet at the Meridian Youth Sports Complex,
4000 N. Meridian Rd. Follow the one-way road around the complex until you
come to the trailhead. Limit 15 people.
Feb. 7: Miccosukee Greenway, Thornton Rd trailhead. 4 miles. 5600 Miccosukee
Rd, trailhead at the corner of Thornton Rd and Miccosukee Rd. Limit 15 people.
Feb. 14: Leon Sinks Geological Area, 2.8 miles. Approximately 6 miles south of
Capital Circle on U.S. 319. Separate $3 cash entrance fee. Limit 15 people.
Feb. 21: Urban Hike, Railroad Square/Cascades/Greenwise. Paved hike, 3 miles.
Meet at the Greenwise Market parking lot, 625 W. Gaines St. Optional lunch
and tour after hike at the Greenwise Market.
Feb. 28: Bear Creek Educational Forest, 3 miles. Includes lunch. Cost $15. 8125
Pat Thomas Pkwy, Quincy, FL. Transportation available from Tallahassee Senior
Center. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns by 3 p.m. For your own transportation,
meet at Visitor’s Center at 10 a.m. Limit of 30 people.

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TALLAHASSEE SENIOR FOUNDATION

Be our Valentine! Become a supporting member of the TSCF

Karin Caster

Join us! From art to exercise

to French and computer class-
es; ukulele, dance, and bridge
– participants tell us – “This
place changed my life.” At the
Senior Center, there’s always
fun and friendship, diverse
educational opportunities,
special events, and a host of
activities designed to keep
adults fit physically, intellec- Hella and Michael Spellman (and an anonymous donor) are
tually, socially, and creatively. Congratulations to our 3 winners of the 2019 Membership Drive overwhelmed with appreciation of your generous response to
You know you will find a drawing! From left to right, Anne Megargee, Ivan Johnson, and help meet the match requirement for the Spellman 2020
friendly face, make a new Lynda Dickens. Challenge.
friend, or meet old friends.
We invite you to join us dur-
ing Valentines week (Feb. 10-
14), and become a member or Meeting the Spellman Challenge of Hella’s grandmother and Michael’s mother after they experi-
even purchase a membership enced major life transitions. Hella sees the impact it has on
GOAL! The Spellman Challenge Match was Met! Thank you! lives every day. All of us deserve the opportunity to age with
for a friend. Members may en-
Thank you! Thank you! Hella and Michael Spellman (and an grace and dignity and Lifelong Learning is paramount to this.
ter our drawing for one of three
anonymous donor) are overwhelmed with appreciation of your Thank you for helping the Spellman’s support the Lifelong
prize baskets. Membership
generous response to help meet the match requirement (50 Learning opportunities provided by the Tallahassee Senior
start at $30 a year for age 50+;
cents for every dollar given, up to $20,000) for the Spellman Center, expand them, and help ensure their sustainability!
couples are $50. For more in-
2020 Challenge – a philanthropic commemoration of Hella
formation, visit Tallahassee- Even though the match was met, we still welcome your sup-
Spellman’s 20th Anniversary with the TSC and their (and your –
SeniorFoundation.org or email port of LifeLong Learning programs! All amounts are welcome,
as indicated by your gift) affection for sharing Lifelong Learn-
Karin.Caster@talgov.com or to donate, to view a list of donors, or for more information,
ing opportunities with our community’s seniors!
call 850-891-4041. visitwww.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/Spellman-Chal-
Call email Karin.Cast- The Spellmans are passionate about Lifelong Learning oppor- lenge/ or email Lisa.DollarCovert@talgov.com or call 850-891-
er@talgov.com or call 891- tunities because it was the key to “bringing life back” the lives 4003.
4041.

Resources ed at no charge. Offered by Big Bend

Continued from Page 17
sociation most recent recommenda-
tions of "Hands-Only CPR," as well as
how to use an AED (Automated External
Defibrillator). Attend this educational
and informative event presented by Le-
on County Emergency Medical Ser-
vices. Each attendee will be given a CPR
kit to take home. Call 850-891-4042 to
register.
“Quit: A Smoking Cessation Work-
shop”
Mon., Feb. 3 & Mar. 2, 2:30 - 4:30
p.m.
Designed by former smokers, this
program was developed for people who
want to become non-smokers. Attend
one of these highly effective class/sup-
port groups if you are ready to quit
smoking now. Nicotine patches provid-
AHEC. Call 224-1177 to register.
“Healthy Eating for a Healthy
Heart”
Mon., Feb. 10, 11 a.m. – Noon
Acquire some new ideas and simple
recipes to keep your heart in tip-top
shape. Also, enjoy prepared samples.
Presented by UF Extension Service.
“Monday Morning Movies: Heart
Health”
Mon, Feb 24, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
February is Heart Health Awareness
Month. To learn more about keeping the
trusty ticker ticking, join us to watch
several short videos about keeping your
heart healthy. Popcorn and drinks
served.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Capital Regional Heart & Vascular
Center
850-325-5000
See RESOURCES, Page 19

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BE A KEY HOLDER
Join the Tallahassee Senior Founda-
tion today. Your contribution pays for pro-
grams and enhances services. Mail or
drop off your annual membership contri-
bution at the Tallahassee Senior Center,
1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32303
or visit TallahasseeSeniorFounda-
tion.org/Membership for more informa-
tion or to join online.
Membership
Senior Citizen (Age 50+) $30, Senior
Couple $50, Supporter (under age 50) $40
Key Holders
Receive a $20 certificate if you be-
come a keyholder or increase your key-
holder level!
Friend $120, Bronze $240, Gold $1,020,
Silver $540, Ruby $1,500, Platinum
$2,520, Diamond $5,040
Thank you for being a key to active
aging!
Silver Key Holders
Mike Francis
Bronze Key Holders
Mary Louise Bachman; Brian Esterby;
Ed Harvey; Elda Martinko; Jane Parsons
Friend Key Holders
Lois Friedman; John Haugabrook; Emi-
ly Jamieson; Link Jarrett; Mildred Moran;
Gwen Odenheimer; Wynette Power; Fred
Roberson; Stephen Rollin; Judith Smith;
John & Frances Stiles; Barry Webster; Bill
Wertman
New and Renewing Members
Elaine Agvent; Nilda Barreto; Andrea
Batten; Susan Beauchesne; Glenn W. Ber-
man; Margaret Bertolami; Jim Booth; Ter-
ence Boyle; Belle Brooks; Linda Brown;
Patricia Brown; Teresea Brown; Nikki Bry-
an; Monticello Campbell; Charlene Cap-
pellini; Roberta Carney; Lee Cobb; Chan-
nie Collins; Margaret Collins; Helen Con-
ger; Helen Conger; Karen Cook; Bonnie
Corley; Jon Cramer; Booker Daniels; Ed
Resources
Continued from Page 18
capitalregionalmedicalcenter.com/
service/heart
The Heart & Vascular Center at Capital
Regional Medical Center is an Accredited
Chest Pain Center with PCI. Educational
opportunities are available.
Tallahassee Memorial Heart & Vas-
cular Center
850-431-2727
tmh.org/services/heart/
Desloge; Venita Dorsey; Underwood Du-
dley; Judith Earl; Eyla Emineth; Annette
Gaul; William Griffin; Bradley Hartman;
Lillie Hassfurder; Emory Hingst; Claudia
Hosmer; Joy James; Claire Jennings; Mary
Johnson; James Jordan; Steve Kahn; La-
Verne Kemmer; Gregory Kowal; Kay
Kuhne; Larry Ho Kung; Wanda Larrabee;
Ellen Lauricella; Neil Laws; Lubomira La-
zarova; Chris Livaudais; Clarine Lizana;
Madelin Locklear; Steven Lovasz; Sandra
Lyday; Margaret Marcil; Darla Dirks
McCray; Martha Jeanette McLeod; Peggy
Miller; Diana Monroe; Gerald Ness; Anna
Ohlson; Joanne Pintacuda; Barry Powers;
Betty Rawsthorne; Bill Reece; Betty Reecy;
Gary Renshaw; Kathleen Richards; Daniel
Saunders; Elena Scibelli; Annette Scott;
Nellie Sewell; Mary Simmons; George
Smith; Virginia Smoller; Nancy Spagnola;
Patricia Strait; Gloria Swanson; Siroos Ta-
maddoni-Jahromi; Antonio Terracciano;
Provides education, research and con-
sultation for patients, families and health
care professionals on the management of
cardiovascular disease. Offers latest re-
search treatment of heart disease; stents,
pacemakers, atrial fibrillation clinic and a
Women's Heart Program. Call about
classes, speakers and support groups
American Red Cross, Tallahassee,
CPR & First Aid Classes
850-878-6080
redcross.org
The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course
incorporates the latest science and
teaches students to recognize and care
TSC
Foundation
Board
Members
Elda
Martinko,
Carol
Thompson-
Riley, Vice-
President,
Nina Davis,
and Sheila
Salyer,
Executive
Director.
Walter Thomas; Amy Ting; H. Scott Tread-
way; Cathy Wacksman; Sylvia Warner;
Carol Wartenberg; Helen West; Gloria Wil-
burth; Jean Williams; Bernard Windham;
Jerry Wise; Helen Wohlrab; Ella Woodbu-
ry; Bob Wool; John Word
Honorarium Donations
In honor of: Maggie Neel’s birthday
By: Norma Basham; Wanda Davis; Ma-
ry Gruning; James & Alma Henley; Eliza-
beth Kent; Roop Suchdeve and Judy Ar-
wood; Lea Ellen Thornton; R. D. & Linda
White; Mr. & Mrs. Arron Wilson
Honorarium Donations
In honor of: Candace Hundley
By: Chanta Combs
End of Year Giving: Thanks to the
TSC Foundation Board members for
contributing a combined total of
$10,000 to match donations!
Mary Berman; Carol Boebinger; Doug-
las Covert; Joy Glaros; Vickie Goodman;
for a variety of first aid emergencies such
as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses,
head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold
emergencies and how to respond to
breathing and cardiac emergencies for
victims 12 years and older Successful
students will receive a certificate for
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two
years.
American Heart Association, Tal-
lahassee
850-536-8960
heart.org/en/affiliates/florida/talla-
hassee
American Heart Association of Talla-
TALLAHASSEE.COM
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
FOUNDATION BOARD
MEMBERS
Doug Carlson, President; Carol
Thompson-Riley, Vice-President;
Ajay Chadha, Treasurer; Edna Ow-
ens, Secretary; Scott Harrell, Imme-
diate Past President; Danielle Bu-
chanan; Jim Davis, CPA; Nina Davis,
Maicel Green, Kaila Hardee, Jeanie
Martin-Armstrong, Elda Martinko,
Jane Parsons, Meko Rice, Linda
Roberts, Gregory Turner, Ed.D.;
Bryan Desloge, Emeritus; AJ
McMullian, Emeritus; Sheila Salyer,
Executive Director
SENIOR SERVICES
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Steve Gagne, Chair; E. Ann Cleare,
Vice Chair; Abi Moon, Secretary;
Steve Blumsack, Nancy Godette,
Joan Keen, Toni Kilgore, Regina
McQueen, Catherine Mingledorff,
Annie R. Rolle, Steve Rollin, Jill
Sandler, Bernie Smith, Antonio
Terracciano, Ph.D., Geriatrics; Ed-
ward M. Vertuno
David Grant; Sandra Harsany; Charles
Hazelip; Wendy Johnston; Sandy Layne;
Jeffrey Lickson; Ann Megargee; Nikki
Pritchett; Pamela Shank; John & Kathy
Winn
hassee offers free support groups and
education for heart disease patients. Ex-
plore the chat forums, read survivor sto-
ries, and seek and receive support.
NOTE: This information is not all-in-
clusive and does not imply endorsement
of any persons, offices or agencies by
Tallahassee Senior Services. The TSC
has a resource coordinator available to
assist seniors, caregivers, and profes-
sionals with senior information and re-
ferral assistance; for more information,
call 850-891-4043, email Sandra.Stou-
tamire@talgov.com or visit Tal-
gov.com/Seniors.
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