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Birthday blastActiveLIVING

TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT » SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

The magazine for Tallahassee’s active boomer and senior community

Boomer Bash celebrates big daywith toast to living with gusto

Linda Roberts, Emily Millett and Shirley Gooding-Butler celebrate at the TSC Boomer Birthday Bash.

Celebrating Senior Life Each And Every Day.'"& # '"$%!(

TD-0000254971

Take a tour and have lunch on us!

100 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, Florida 888-684-0674 HarborChase.com

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Lifelong Learning classes requireregistration and payment one weekbefore the first class. Classes are heldat the Tallahassee Senior Centerunless otherwise noted. To register,or for information call 891-4018 oremail: [email protected].

“EXPLORE THE ART OFSTORYTELLING”

Now – Sept. 26Fridays, 10 – 11:30 a.m. at (NEW site)Bannerman Crossing, 6668 Thom-asville Road, Unit #14.With Linda Schuyler, master storytell-er. Storytelling is an age-old art form.Students take a brief look at thehistorical and cultural role of story-telling in various societies, listen todifferent types of stories, play storystarter games, and will choose andperform stories for the group. $3 perclass.

“CREATIVE WRITING,”Now – Oct. 7Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m. at LakeJackson Community CenterInstructor Carolyn Faust. Using adifferent word each week as in-spiration, participants write andshare their thoughts. $2 per class.

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: THEGOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLYTRUTH

Sept. 18Thur., 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Instructor: Bob Weinstein. Two-hournarrated slide show presents breath-taking photos shot from the NationalGeographic ship, Endeavor, as itcruised to the Galapagos Islands. $4(55+), $5 others.

THE HOLOCAUST – NEVERFORGET: HOW SHALL WEREMEMBER?

Oct. 7 – Oct. 28 Tuesdays 6 – 8 p.m. at WestminsterOaks Maguire CenterBarbara Goldstein, Instructor. TheHolocaust, a watershed event bothfor the modern world and the historyof humanity, has become an invalu-able tool for examining basic moralissues such as hate, intolerance,insensitivity, and the resiliency of thehuman spirit. Using film and a varietyof resource materials, Goldsteinfocuses on making the Holocaustrelevant to today’s world. $20 (55+),$25 others.

FOLK MUSIC AND AMERICA:1930S – 1960S

Oct. 27 – Nov. 17 (four sessions)Mondays, 6 – 8 p.m.

Instructor: Dan Evans. Perhaps nomusic has touched the heart and soulof down-to-earth, working classAmericans, like Folk Music. Withouta distinct origin, Folk Music reflectsthe life and struggles of every dayAmericans. Class examines the lifeand music of the artists such asWoody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Kings-ton Trio, Dylan, Baez, Peter Paul &Mary, and so many more who madeFolk Music popular – an insightfuljourney filled with nostalgia andgood times. $20 (55+), $25 others.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY:CAPTURING OUTDOORSPLENDOR

Oct. 28 – Nov. 4, 8, 11Tuesdays, Oct. 28, Nov. 4 & 11, 6 – 8p.m. and Sat., Nov. 8 & 9 – 11:30 a.m.Instructor: Budd Titlow. Liberallyillustrated with vibrant images,workshop helps participants find,observe, and capture the essentialbeauty of natural ecosystems (plants,

animals, and habitats). Entertainingand enlightening. Class field trip andparticipant critiquing sessions. $40(55+), $45 others. Fee includes admis-sion to Wakulla Springs State Parkand boat tour.

WATERGATE: WHAT YOU NEEDTO KNOW – PART ONE

Oct. 31 – Nov. 21Fridays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, WestminsterOaks Maguire CenterDan Evans, Instructor. This course,using a variety of film clips, examinesevents and political currents leadingto the Watergate affair, the insidemaneuverings by the parties in-volved, and the subsequent impacton American society, all within thesocial history and context of its time.$20 (55+), $25 others.

THE BASICS OF GENEALOGY:HOW TO GET STARTED

Dec. 8Mon., 6 – 8 p.m.With Jay and Robin Collins, Tallahas-see Genealogy Society. Want toexplore your family history? Learnhow to get organized, how to setmeaningful goals, identify what youknow and what you don’t know, andhow and where to look for youranswers. Instructor guides you

through this journey and helps youget needed resources.$4 (55+), $5 others.

HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGETNov. 20Thur., 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Whole FoodsMarket, 1817 Thomasville RoadWith Mary Russ, healthy eatingspecialist. The holidays are comingand this class is the perfect way tomake your eating enjoyable andhealthy. This on-site class and tourteaches how to eat healthy on abudget, provides insights to readinglabels, and gives you mouth-water-ing suggestions. Learn foods toavoid. Rare opportunity to see howthe food market functions. A fun andeducational class. $4 (55+), $5 others.

LET’S GO BLOGGING: WHAT IT ISAND HOW TO DO IT

Dec. 5, 12, 19Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – noonInstructor: Dan Evans. Bloggingseems to be the rage – you see iteverywhere. But exactly what is itand how do you do it? An intro tothe fascinating world of blogging.Learn about blog sites, the basicsteps of creating a personal blog, andadding photos. If you can do email,you can blog. $20 (55+), $25 others.

Lifelong LearningABOUT ACTIVELIVINGActive Living is a bi-monthlypublication of the TallahasseeSenior Center, 1400 N MonroeSt, Tallahassee, FL 32303.850-891-4000.

Sheila Salyer, Senior ServicesManager, City of Tallahassee;Executive Director, TallahasseeSenior Foundation

Rosetta Stone Land,Managing Editor

Martha Gruender,Coordinating Copy Editor

The mission of TallahasseeSenior Services is to enhancethe independence and qualityof life for seniors andcaregivers througheducational, social,recreational and wellnessopportunities.

Disclaimer of Endorsement:Reference herein to anyspecific commercial products,process, or service by tradename, trademark,manufacturer, or otherwise,does not necessarily constituteor imply its endorsement,recommendation or favoringby Tallahassee Senior Servicesor the Tallahassee SeniorFoundation.

For questions or moreinformation, please contact850-891-4000 or visitwww.talgov.com/seniors. Findand “Like” us on Facebook atFacebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter!

ABOUT THESENIOR CENTERFor questions or moreinformation on the TallahasseeSenior Center & Foundationactivities and 15 neighborhoodvenues, please contact850-891-4000 or visittalgov.com/seniors. Find and“Like” us at Facebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter. ForLeon County Senior Outreach(a program of the TSCF) andthe LCSO Gazette, visitcms.leoncountyfl.gov/home/departments/senioroutreach orphone 891-4065.

Tallahassee Leon County

Roger Raepple captured an Honorable Mention for his “Abandoned Truck” in the Senior Artist Showcase, ajuried exhibition on display at the Senior Center and the library. For more about the show, see Page 15.

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JOIN THE EXTRAVAGANZA You are invited to participate in 2014’sLifelong Learning Extravaganza onSept. 22 - 26.

Descriptions of the 53 Classes,Experiences, Lectures, Entertainment,Field Trips and other Adventures can befound online at www.talgov.com/seniorsor www.regpacks.com/L3X, which is also the registration site.

If you thought you knew allabout the Civil Rights Act of1964, a surprise awaits you. Ifyou assumed that Florida hadlittle involvement in the civilrights movement, an evenbigger surprise awaits you.Attend the L3X Keynote Lun-cheon on Friday, Sept. 26 — thefinale of TSC’s Lifelong Learn-ing Extravaganza. You’ll beenlightened and entertained.

The luncheon features apowerful presentation —“The50th Anniversary of the CivilRights Act: Florida’s UniqueRole, 1693 – 1964” with DerekHankerson and James Bullockof Freedom Road Productions,St. Augustine.

To commemorate the 50thanniversary of the Civil RightsAct, Hankerson and Bullockprovide an incredible enter-taining and educational perfor-mance, shedding new light onthis historic event. As Han-kerson presents historicalinsights, Bullock portraysseveral key historical figures,including Martin Luther KingJr.

Hankerson and Bullock takethe audience on a fascinatingjourney, beginning with one ofthe New World’s earliest eman-cipation proclamations, TheEdict of 1693, continuingthrough 271 years of civilrights activity in Florida. Thestory they present is one ofdetermination, the quest forhuman dignity, and the strug-gle for equality and freedom.As one reviewer of their pres-

entation stated, “Their story-telling is so interesting that youwon’t even realize you arelearning history.”

Individuals can register forthe luncheon, as well as any ofthe event’s 53 classes at https://www.regpacks.com/L3X. Also,booklets and registrationforms are available at TSC.Registration remains openuntil Sept. 22. Early registra-tion recommended. For gener-al information, call 891-4018.

Sponsors of the 2014 eventinclude Whole Foods and OsherLifelong Learning Institute.Presented in partnership withthe Tallahassee Senior Centerand Foundation, Leon CountySenior Outreach, TallahasseeCommunity College and West-minster Oaks Retirement Com-munity.

THE CLOSING ACTL3X sessions wrap up on Sept. 26

By Chuck Lee

At early bird registration, Edna Owens, right, finds L3X offerings for Sept.22-26 to be an interesting mix of classes.

Derek Hankerson stars in “The 50thAnniversary of the Civil Rights Act:Florida’s Unique Role, 1693 – 1964.”The luncheon presentation is theclosing act of 2014’s L3X.

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For more information on programs,call Ruth Nickens, R.N. Health Pro-gram Coordinator. Most presenta-tions are 11 am – noon (exceptionsnoted) in the TSC Dining Room.Presentations, massage and fitnessclasses at the Tallahassee SeniorCenter are $2 unless otherwiseindicated.MEDICAL EQUIPTMENT DONATIONSNEEDED! We graciously acceptdonations of clean medical equip-ment to share with those in need.Walkers, wheelchairs, canes, adultdiapers, Ensure, shower chairs,etc.Your donation is tax deductible.Call 891-4042.

HEALTH PROGRAMS

TOOLS TO QUIT: A SMOKINGCESSATION WORKSHOP”Mon., Sept. 25 & Oct. 20,2:30 – 4:30 p.m.Attend one of these highly effectiveclass/support groups if you are readyto quit smoking now. Nicotinepatches provided at no charge.Offered by Big Bend AHEC. Call224-1177 to register.

HEALTHY LIVING MINI-SERIES:“A NEW LEAF: CANCERPREVENTION PROGRAM”

Thurs., Oct. 2 & 9, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.A two part series on living a healthi-er lifestyle and the role it plays incancer prevention. Presented byAHEC. Call 891-4045 to register.

MANICURE MONDAYMon., Sept. 29 & Oct. 27Sign up in health suite or call 891-4045. Offered by Nails La La.

HEALTH SCREENINGS (HEALTHSUITE, 10 AM – NOON)

Blood PressureWed. & Thur.

Glucose ScreeningsEvery Wed. offered by NHC.

Hearing ScreeningsWed, Sept 10 Offered by Audibel

Pulse Oximetry ScreeningsThur, Oct 2 & Nov. 6

MASSAGE, MEDITATION ANDREIKI

ReikiTue., Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 410:30 am – noonSusie Howell, Reiki Master, andfriends

Meditation And MindfulnessGuidelines

Tue., Oct. 7 & Nov. 4, 10:30 – 11:30a.m. Health SuiteNow offered one Tuesday eachmonth in conjunction with Reiki,these encounters introduce you tothe secrets of the timeless art ofmeditation. Feel calmer, more fo-cused and balanced. Taught by LeslieHanks.

MassageThur., Sept. 18; Oct. 2, 16, 20; andNov. 13, 10 a.m. – noonJonathan Walker, LMT

Tue., Sept. 30, 10 a.m. – noonNorma Reesor, LMT

FITNESS

Mindful MovementTue., 11 a.m. – noonTaught by Lori Roberts, certified NIAyoga instructor.

Brain, Body, BalanceMon, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at TSC.An active-aging fall preventionprogram specifically created totrain—and reverse – many types of

aging. Our philosophy fuses move-ment with neuroplasticity-enhanc-ing drills to improve balance, thevarious functions of the brain, reflexskills, and improve the skills of dailylife activities. Class taught by KathyGilbert.

Chair YogaFri., 11 a.m. – noon.A gentle yoga workout for increasedmobility, bladder control, self-es-teem, and mental focus. Taught byCertified Yoga Instructor BridgetWelch.

Life ExerciseTue. and Thur., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.By instructor Pomeroy Brinkley. Avery dynamic workout consisting ofaerobics, light weights, stretching,strengthening and balance exercises.Suitable for everyone, can partici-pate even if seated.

Tai Chi:Wed. & Fri., 10 – 11 a.m.

Zumba® Gold:Thur., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

$5 (55+) $7 others

YogaMon. and Wed., 5:30 – 7 p.m.Taught by certified yoga instructorPamela Hunter. Vigorous practice foradults includes poses, relaxation,and mediation. Wear comfortableclothes and bring yoga mat (if youhave one). $10 (55+) $12 others

PODIATRY SCREENING & FOOTCARE EVERY TWO MONTHSThur., Oct. 9, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & footspecialist cuts toenails and assessesfoot problems. Doctor accepts Medi-care, Medicaid, and secondary insur-ance, which may cover costs for thisservice if you have diabetes, vasculardisease, neuropathy, renal failure,MS, or are on blood thinner Couma-din. Otherwise, $25 fee applies. Noappointment necessary.

NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESSSITES* Class sponsored by LCSO, a pro-gram of Tallahassee Senior Center &

Foundation. $2 unless otherwisenoted.

ALLEGRO4501 Shannon Lakes Dr W.

Brain, Body, Balance: Wed., 2 – 3p.m.

*NEW BRADFORDVILLE SITE

Bannerman Crossing, 6668 Thom-asville Rd, Unit 14

Senior FitnessBeginners: Tue. & Thur., 10:30 – 11:15a.m.Intermediate: Tue. & Thur., 11:30a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Afternoon Class: Tue. & Thur., 1 – 2p.m.

*CHAIRES-CAPITOLA DOROTHYC. SPENCE COMMUNITY CENTER

Senior Fitness: Mon., Wed. & Fri.,9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

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

*FORT BRADEN COMMUNITYCENTER

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

JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITYCENTER

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

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITYCENTER

Mindful Movement: Moving forBetter Balance: Thur., 11 a.m. –Noon

LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITYCENTER

Mindful Movement: Thur., 1 – 2p.m. No class Oct. 23, 30 or Nov. 6(due to Early Voting).

*MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITYCENTER

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

OPTIMIST PARK1355 Indianhead DrBrain, Body, Balance: Tue., 10 –11a.m.

*WOODVILLE COMMUNITYCENTER

Senior Fitness: Mon & Wed, 8:30 –9:30 am

Health & Fitness

FAMU occupational therapy students teach cognitive fitness with ipads. Dorothy Boyer, left, an eager participant,learns from Mikerra Johnson just how to get her information from the iPad. Boyer also does Life Exercise andvolunteers at TSC – a good example of active aging!

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A wide range of no-cost healthscreenings and monthly SeniorDays are offered for adults 55 + inthe Bond community, south Talla-hassee, and throughout LeonCounty. Donations accepted for allprograms. For information onSouthside activities, call 891-4000.For information on Leon CountySenior Outreach events, contactSusan Davis, LCSO coordinator,891-4065. All Lunch & Learn and SouthsideSenior Day are 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.The events offer lively and engag-ing programs. Each includes exhibi-tors, health screenings, and lunch.Leon County Lunch & Learns arelisted in the Calendar on page 20and are a program of TallahasseeSenior Center & Foundation.

SOUTHSIDE SENIOR DAY

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER801 Bragg/Tanner DrMust make reservation for lunch.Call 891-4009. $3

Wed., Oct. 1, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. “Understanding Dizziness andImbalance” Audiology Associates

Wed,, Nov,, 10:30 a,m, - 12:30p.m. “You Get a Line, I’ll Get aPole!” Annual Southside fishing

trip to Joe Budd Pond

WELLNESS CIRCLES

11 a.m. – noon. Casual settings withcoffee and snacks for varioushealth related discussions, demon-strations, guest speakers and healthscreenings. $2.

JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER

700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819

Tue., Oct. 14, “Choose Your WordsWisely” Judee Light

Tue., Nov. 11, “Health Benefits ofSilence” Poet Dixie Black

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER

801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940

Wed., Sept. 17, “Choose YourWords Wisely” Judee Light

Wed., Oct. 15, “Natural Hair Carefor African Americans” MandisaNgozi

Lunch & Learns, Senior Days & Wellness Circles

From left: Chatting it up at Cody’s Roadhouse are Belle Brooks, Donna Guthrie and Annie Rolle, part of theBradfordville group that got an up-close-and-personal view of what solid waste management really is like.

BradfordvilleLunch & Learnparticipants peekin goody bagsfrom the LeonCounty SolidWasteManagementFacility as theyprepare to tourthe “dump.” Whoknew that thedump could be sointeresting?

MICCOSUKEECOMMUNITY CENTER

ADDITIONAL LCSOSERVICESBus Trip to WalMart

Fri., Oct. 3 & Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. $2 round-trip

With the goal of fostering aninfrequent yet important con-versation, Big Bend Hospicehosted a “Death Café” duringthe TSC’s monthly SouthsideSenior Day.

The Death Café model start-ed in the United Kingdom in2011 and is defined as an oppor-tunity for people – oftenstrangers, to gather, eat cake,drink tea and discuss death.The objective is to increaseawareness of death with a viewof helping people make themost of their finite lives.

On a monthly basis, BigBend Hospice hosts DeathCafés to encourage friends andneighbors to have discussionsthat prepare families to dealwith the emotional, spiritualand financial components ofdeath.

“Death is a topic that manypeople shun; our goal is to helppeople find confidence in dis-cussing a life event that we allmust entertain,” said CaraBrown, professional relationsrepresentative with Big BendHospice.

Divided in small groups andled by a facilitator, attendeesenjoyed a healthy lunch pro-vided by TSC, toasted the lifeof a deceased loved one (withsparkling grape juice ofcourse), and had a candid andeducational conversation about

death with peers and staff ofBBH.

Phyllis McCaskill, a partici-pant at Senior Day said, “Beingat the Death Café allowed meto focus on what wishes I havefor me and my family before Idie; whether it’s getting myinsurance policies intact orcreating a will, this event hasshown me the value in makingthings easier for my familywhen I die.”

Licensed since 1983, BigBend Hospice serves Leon,Jefferson, Taylor, Madison,Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin andWakulla counties with experthealthcare, encouragement,and grief support to patientsand families, so that they cancomplete personal goals andfind spiritual and emotionalpeace. For information aboutBBH services or to volunteer,please call 850-878-5310 or visitwww.bigbendhospice.org

Here’s to Death CafeA Southside Senior Day

gets people talking

about lives, last wishes

By Brad JohnsonBig Bend Hospice Inc.

From left: Winifred Henderson, Irene Perry, Lena Harris, Frances Stallworth,Mae Williams and Johnnie Davis raise a glass in honor of a loved one.

Flora Walker toasts to specialindividuals in her life.

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COMPUTER ANDTECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER CLASSES AT TSC

Interested in taking computerclasses? Please fill out anapplication located at the TSCreception desk to expressyour skill level. A variety ofclasses are offered throughACE (Adult Community Edu-cation).

COMPUTER CLASSES ATNEIGHBORHOOD SITES

Miccosukee ComputerClasses (a program of LeonCounty Senior Outreach). Miccosukee CommunityCenter Call 891-4065 for moreinformation. $1 per class.Fridays, Sept. 19 and Oct. 10 &17, 10 a.m. – noon

Eastside Branch LibraryFridays, Sept. 26 & Oct. 24,10 a.m. – noon

TECHNOLOGY

Classes listed below are heldWednesdays, 6:30 – 9 p.m.Reservations required. Call891-4008. Each class: $5 (55+)or $7 others, unless otherwisenoted.

Digital PhotographyNeed to sharpen up yourphotography skills? Join usfor a variety of photographyclasses. Please bring yourcamera with a charged bat-tery and your camera manualto class. For more informationvisit http://www.maf1.com/dcc/.

Basic Digital PhotographyWed., Nov. 5, 6:30 – 9 p.m.For beginners who want tolearn the basic functions of adigital camera. This class alsoincludes the topics of ISO,white balance, exposurevalue, metering and others.Please bring your camerawith a charged battery andyour camera manual to class.

Advanced Digital (DSLR)Travel PhotographyOct. 1 & Nov. 19This class reviews topics suchas ISO, white balance, expo-sure value, color temperature,program - aperture - shuttermodes, metering (such asweighted or spot) and otheradvanced functions. Lightingtechniques, image arrange-ment, time-of-day photog-raphy tripod managementand many other topics dis-cussed.Tricks and techniques, some

obvious and some not soobvious, covered in class.Please bring your camerawith a charged battery andyour camera manual to class.$5 (55+), $7 others.

Using Paint Shop ProOct. 8 & 22 and Dec. 3 & 10 If you don't have the PaintShop Pro (PSP) software, youcan download a 30-day trialfrom: www.corel.com. Bring alaptop to this class or shareone with another individual.Also advisable to bring awireless or USB attachedmouse.The editing software, PaintShop Pro, also known as PSP,should be loaded on thelaptop. It is desirable to haveone of the PSP versions X2through X6. Basic softwaresuch as Picasa does not qual-ify for this class but users ofPhoto Elements may find thisclass very useful. PSP is easy touse with an extremely shortlearning curve. If you havePhotoshop software andwant to learn some of thetechniques covered, you willbenefit from this sessionbecause the editing conceptsare virtually identical in Pho-toshop and PSP.This session is a completereview of Paint Shop Pro.Attendee learns basic editingtechniques along with use of

the automated features ofPSP: cloning, healing, scratchremoval, digital noise reduc-tion and others. Includes HighDynamic Resolution editing,using plug-ins and how tomanage and use the ToolPalettes. $5 (55+), $7 others.

Smartphones and TabletsOct. 29You will need to bring yourtablet and/or Smartphone tothis class.This is a new class for anyonewho wants to know how toreally use their tablet andsmartphone. Naturally, thefocus will be on using thecamera capability but manyother topics will be coveredsuch as using Skype, naviga-tion techniques, buildingfolders for travel, entertain-ment and other topics. Alsolearn battery and memorymanagement and many othertopics. This is also a classwhere the instructor hopes tolearn some new device tricksfrom the attendees. To regis-ter, please contact Kristy at891-4008.

MUSIC & DANCE

“Drumming: You’ve GotRhythm” Thur., Sept. 18 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Reduce stress and feel better

with another drummingsession. Drums available orbring your own. Need notfeel “musical” to participate.Facilitated by Mershell Sher-man.

USA Ballroom DanceSaturdays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.Dance on the largest dancefloor in Tallahassee. Lessonsprovided at 6:30 pm dancenight with paid entry. Alldances are smoke and alcoholfree. $8/USAB Dance mem-bers and $14/non-members;$5 for students with valid IDs.

Sept. 20 – Dance Under theTuscan Sun

Oct. 18 – Gypsies, Tramps &Thieves

Nov. 15 – Dancing Safari

Dec. 20 – A White Christmas -Semi-Formal

CONTRA Dance (Tallahas-see Community Friends ofOld Time Dance)Fridays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Jigs and reels and all kinds offun. Moves similar to squaredance with caller instructingeach dance before the musicbegins. $8 adults, $7 seniors,$5 students, $3 dancing kids.Wear comfortable shoes andclothes. No partner or experi-ence necessary. New comersshould arrive by 7:30 pm.

Sept. 26 – Smoky HollowString Band with caller VickiMorrison

Oct. 10 – Fish Camp Cutupswith caller Alice Milmoe ofOrlando

Oct. 24 – Greasy String Bandwith caller Richard Hopkins

Nov. 14 - TBD

OTHER EXCITING DANCEGROUPS

Beginning Line DanceMondays 5:15 p.m., $4Thursdays 12:30 p.m., $2Lace up your shoes and let’sdance. From country to popmusic let the beat move yourfeet.

Capital Twirlers SquareDance Mondays 7:30 p.m.Mainstream and Plus LevelSquare Dancing. Monthlydues $12.50 per person. Visi-tors always welcome $5. Leveladjusted to fit dancers' skills.Please check web site athttp://www.squaredance-sites.com/capital_twirlers/index.htm for more details.For more information contactLibby at 385-0608 or Leisa at443-0887.

Dancing for FunFridays, 2 – 4 p.m., $2 (55+),$3 othersA fun dance for any agegroup – it’s our love of danc-ing that keeps us young! Alltypes of ballroom dancing.Come with or without apartner.

Beginning Ballroom andSwing LessonsFridays, 5:30 – 7 p.m., $5Not only Ballroom and Swingdance lessons — also includedis the Fox Trot, Swing, Tango,Waltz and Cha Cha. No part-ner needed. Come meetpeople and have fun!

LifeLong Learning classes

Nancy Wenhold listens as FAMU student Destiny Bahl shares tablet and smartphone tips.

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Tours open to all travelers; all toursbenefit TSC. Call 891-4004.COACH TOURS WITHTRAVEL LEADERS

MUST have 30 travelers on eachcoach to confirm tour. To bookTravel Leaders tours: Call Joanie at701-3745 or Rosetta at 891-4004.

DAY TOUR TO CEDAR KEY

Sept. 30 & Oct. 2 Limited space, calltoday! $96 ppOpen air tour boat for cruise on thebeautiful Gulf of Mexico with Cap-tain tour. See the Cedar Key LightStation only assessable by water,chance encounters with dolphinsand spot lots of sea birds. Eat atTony’s Seafood Restaurant. Surprisestop along the way.

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIR

Oct. 13 – 15 Limited space, calltoday! $346 pp/double $447 single» Festhalle Octoberfest » Dahlonega » Hiawassee » the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival John Conley » Bavarian Village.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE ATJACKSONVILLE’S ALHAMBRADINNER THEATRE

Oct. 25, $105 pp RESERVE NOWJoin us for this musical comedy.

GOLD COAST TOUR

Nov. 17 – 19, $640 pp/double, $864single » Visit Morse Museum of AmericanArt, Winter Park (the world’s mostcomprehensive collection of worksby Louis Comfort Tiffany) enroute toFort Lauderdale » Flamingo Gardens with tour, tramride, birds of prey show, aviarywalk-through full of flamingos » Everglades Airboat ride » Jungle Queen Riverboat cruise » Island BBQ and Comedy show » South Beach, Star Island andViscaya coach tour » “The Phantom of the Opera” atBroward Center for Performing Arts– performed by a cast and orchestraof 52, making this “Phantom” oneof the largest productions now ontour.All money due by Oct. 9.

FANTASY IN LIGHTS ATCALLAWAY GARDENS

Dec. 8 & 9. Limited space, call to-day! $270 pp/double, $322 single » Pine Mountain, Ga. » Callaway Gardens » Horticultural Center » America’s largest Butterfly Center » Discovery Center Birds of Prey » Stay at Mountain Creek Inn locat-ed in the Gardens. » Visit Explorations in AntiquityCenter – see and feel what Josephand Mary’s life was like as you “Fol-low the Shepherd.” Learn Judeo-Christian heritage of the MiddleEast.

COLLETTE VACATIONSTOURS

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Five first cousins from left, Pat Jilk, Geraldine Thigpen, Bobbie Todd, Mary Cushing and Claudette Pelter, prepare tofeast on organic, freshly cooked panisis and lasagna at Gainesville’s Fat Tuscan Cafe. The ladies were on a TSCbenefit tour with Travel Leaders. The group went on to the Butterfly Rainforest at UF’s Museum of Florida History.

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December 5, 2014, 6:30 p.m.at the Tallahassee Senior Center

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Lew Wilson (TSC Foundation board member), Sharon Miller ofWellCare Health Plans, Inc, and Linda Roberts, TSCF president,at the “ready” to serve cold and frosty treats.

Rohan Chadha, his mom Meenakshi, and Advisory Councilmember Jill Sandler volunteer to serve honored volunteers atthe fun-for-all-ages Ice Cream Social.

Summer boomed with activity at the Tallahassee Senior Center

There was the traditional Ice Cream Social followed by the Boom-

er Bash – where Boomers took center stage at the birthday party

for all ages. Here are just a few snapshots.

Ice Cream Social

The annual Ice Cream Social found volunteers, participants and sponsors

having a great time and lots of Blue Bell ice cream and sprinkles – topped

even higher with whipped cream! The event is in honor of the more than 400

volunteers at the Tallahassee Senior Center. Entertainment, refreshments

and a good time are always on the agenda! The 2014 event was sponsored by

Aaron’s Attic; Cherry Laurel; Desloge Home Oxygen and Medical Equip-

ment; Hopewell; Jonathan Walker, LMT; WellCare Health Plans, Inc.; and

Spa Concepts, Inc.

Boomer Bash

Strains of Happy Birthday rang out loud and clear

num. This celebration was for everyone celebrating a birthday in 20

especially to acknowledge those born between 1946 –

ERS! What’s special about these folks? At the close of 20

er Generation will be 50+ and they are

America’s largest generation.

But it doesn’t matter if you are 5 or

100+, what matters most is that you cele-

brate not just your birthday, but every

day with gusto. Here’s to birthdays

and special moments!

Council member Peter Piper and his wife Betty help serve more than 150 attendees.

Pamela Flory and Pat McCaffrey dance to themusic of featured band Pure Platinum.

Smash Ice Scream Social, birthday Boomer Bash add to summer jo

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allahassee Senior Center.

here was the traditional Ice Cream Social followed by the Boom-

r Bash – where Boomers took center stage at the birthday party

or all ages. Here are just a few snapshots.

he annual Ice Cream Social found volunteers, participants and sponsors

aving a great time and lots of Blue Bell ice cream and sprinkles – topped

ven higher with whipped cream! The event is in honor of the more than 400

. Entertainment, refreshments

14 event was sponsored by

s Attic; Cherry Laurel; Desloge Home Oxygen and Medical Equip-

ellCare Health Plans, Inc.; and

trains of Happy Birthday rang out loud and clear, played by Pure Plati-

um. This celebration was for everyone celebrating a birthday in 2014, but

946 – 1964: BABY BOOM-

s special about these folks? At the close of 2014, the Baby Boom-

Nancy Daws sits for Dr. Mary Sterner-Lawson to draw her portrait.

Friends Glenda Stanley and Dennis Smith take a break fromthe dance floor and listen to the room’s activity. Dianne Sullivan and Doris celebrate Dianne’s 60th birthday at the Boomer Birthday Bash.

Smash HITS ash add to summer joy

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From left, Louise Lewis, Maureen Haberfeld, Shauna Smith and Karen Boebinger celebrate inthe Cascades Park fountain. More than 70 Grandparents as Parents (GaP) participants enjoyed afield trip to Cascades Park this summer for lunch and an afternoon of playing in the park withtheir grandchildren.

Support Meeting

Wed., Sept. 24 andWed., Oct. 29, noon –1:30 p.m.

Leon County PublicLibrary, 200 W. Park. Pro-gram Room A.

Complimentary lunchprovided for grandparentsand other relative care-givers. Reservations re-

quired.

GaP Fall Social

Sat., Oct. 25, noon – 2p.m. Location TBA.

Come join the fun withlunch and games for thewhole family.

Reservations requiredfor all attending.

Call or email Karen

Boebinger at 891-4027 [email protected] for informationor to RSVP for eventsabove. GaP is funded inpart by the Leon CountyCommission and COPE/Florida Blue Foundation; itis a program of the Talla-hassee Senior Center &Foundation.

Square dance callinghas been a call of ElmerSheffield for 40 years.Sheffield’s popularitytakes him around theworld and back to Talla-hassee, although “lessnow than it used to,” hesays. He’s just returnedfrom Japan where he wasinvited to call the Japa-nese Square Dance Asso-ciation’s recent festival.

“I guess I was a VIP,”Sheffield offers humbly.When asked what he en-joyed most about his jauntthat included hours uponhours of tiresome flying,he quickly answered,“The energy!” Dancersfilled the room with an ex-citement this caller hasn’texperienced in quite awhile. The Japanesesquare dancers were, headded, “always smilingand they liked to ap-plaud.”

There were about 30Japanese callers at the an-nual event in Kobe, Japan,

attended by 1700 people.It wasn’t Sheffield’s firsttime to the festival. Infact, friends he made on atrip 20 years ago were in-strumental in his returnvisit this year. “It was agreat opportunity for meto renew friendships andearn some money, too,”the caller (and singer)

said with a chuckle.The three-day week-

end dance fest gatheringssaw 170 squares (there arefour couples to a square)on the dance floor foreach song. Sheffieldcalled the universal lan-guage of square dance –“promenade,” “allemandeleft,” “bow to the partner,”

as enthusiastic dancerstwirled and whirled. Thecouples followed his calls“dosado” and “swing yourgirl” with amazing de-light.

The square dance festi-val was held at the PortiaHotel where Sheffieldsaid they took “fine care”of him. He added, “I had a

really good time and therewas great food!” When thefestival executive askedif he’d return, the affablecaller told him, “Sure, butlet’s not do it in the nextmonth or two.”

Sheffield’s childhoodsweetheart and wife, Mar-gie, traveled with himaround the globe for dec-ades but sat this one out inTallahassee. She suffereda stroke a couple yearsago and is not as mobile as

she was on the couple’sthree earlier trips to theisland nation. Caregivingis her husband’s new call-ing and he’s right therebeside his bride of morethan 55 years.

Note: Elmer Sheffieldcalls regularly for CapitalTwirlers Square Dance onMondays at 7:30 p.m. atthe Tallahassee SeniorCenter. For more informa-tion, call Libby at 385-0608 or Ellen at 386-1440.

When your calling takes you to faraway placesBy Rosetta Land

Japanese square dancers smile a lot and fill a room with energy as they whirl and twirl!

Tallahassee’s Elmer Sheffield with Japan’s Square DanceAssociation, from left, Michel Osawa, Sheffield, Masaru Wadaand Tac Ozaki.

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For the Butlers, it’s afamily affair. They are thefirst mother, father andchild to compete at StateChampionships. Whilegathered around the fam-ily dinner table, momShirley (Sam) and PetesJr. and Sr. hatched a planto join together in FloridaSenior Games competi-tions. It began when Samwon a silver medal withher bowling performanceat the 2011National SeniorGames.

“One night after theNational Games we weresitting around the dinnertable,” said Pete Jr., whoat the time was in his late40s. “ I asked, ‘When areyou going back and do itagain?’ Mom answeredwith the challenge: ‘Whenyou turn 50, you have to goto Nationals with me.’Then Dad agreed to thechallenge too.”

Pete Sr. and Sam hadboth hoped to compete to-gether for the 2011Nation-al Senior Games butPete’s golf score at the2010 Florida Games didn’tqualify. At the 2014 Flori-da International SeniorGames & State Champion-ships, the Butlers will be-come the first mother, fa-ther and child trio to com-pete in the 23-year historyof the Games.

At the 2014 Games inTallahassee, mom wongold in bowling, dad tookgold in golf and their sonwon in cycling. Now theyare on to the State Cham-

pionships to qualify forNationals. The Butlerfamily has their sights seton December 6-14 in LeeCounty, for the 2014 StateChampionships. Sam willbowl on Saturday, Decem-ber 6 and Sunday, Decem-ber 7. Pete, Sr. will be onthe golf course and Pete,Jr., will compete in the Cy-cling 5K and 10K TimeTrials on Tuesday, Decem-ber 9. The Butler familywraps up their six-dayquest for qualifying onThursday, December 11when Pete, Jr., rides in the20K and 40K Road Races.

Between now and thesummer of 2015, when theNational Senior Gamesare held in Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington,Minnesota, the Butler trioknows they have theirwork cut out for them.

Pete Jr. knows his com-petition will be tough inthe 50-54 age cyclinggroup and he needs to fin-ish among the top four inone of the four races hewill enter to advance tothe National SeniorGames. The athletes com-pete on high tech bicycles,are very physically fit andare shrewd racers.

For Pete Sr. to qualifyhe will need to win thegold medal in the 75-79age group or record ascore of 86 or below. Samwill also have to finishamong the top four of herage group in bowling.

Beside amping up theirphysical training, the But-lers are using other moti-vational tactics to preparethemselves for the week

in Lee County. “We’re allputting everything we’vegot into this and we’ve gotto make it,” said Pete, Jr.“I want to experience thiswith my parents.”

The family has em-braced the Olympic idealsof Vision, Focus, Commit-ment, Discipline and Per-sistence and have startedtheir journey to the 2015National Senior Gamesright here in Tallahassee.The first week in Decem-ber, they will motivate oneanother at the state cham-pionships for five days ofcompetition while pursu-ing the dream of advanc-ing to the national level.

“We’ll give it all we’vegot,” Sam said. “It will beinteresting to see how wedo.”

At this time next year,they will hopefully be sit-ting around the diningroom table where thisplan was hatched talkingabout how they wereamong more than 10,000athletes in Minnesota,representing the State ofFlorida, after award-win-ning performances.

Butler familycompetestogether

Shirley (Sam) and Petes Jr.and Sr. Butler hatched a planto join together in FloridaSenior Games competitions.They plan to compete Dec.6-14 in Lee County, for the2014 State Championships.

Tallahassee family to make history at2014 Florida International SeniorGames & State Championships

By Nick GandyFlorida Sports Foundation

Pete Butler Jr., will competein the Cycling 5K and 10KTime Trials on Dec. 9 in theState Championships.

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Galleries at TSC are open Monday –Friday, 9 am – 9 pm.Receptions free and open to thepublic.

TSC Art Exhibitions

Maggie Shackelford – A Pho-tographic Essay Now through Sept. 26Photographic portraits with stories Insiders ShowOct. 3 – Nov. 21Artwork all media from TSC ArtStudentsArt Reception Nov. 7, 6 – 8 p.m.Following the MastersOct. 3 – 30Artwork by TSC Art Students in-spired by Art Masters Wreaths and SweetsNov. 7 – 26Preview and silent bidding ofwreaths and aprons for Deck theHalls Refreshments and live music Nov 7,6 – 8 p.m.

UPCOMING ARTWORKSHOPS

Art workshops require pre-regis-tration and payment one weekbefore the first class meeting. Mostmeet once a week with a beginningand end date. They are at the Talla-hassee Senior Center Art Studiounless otherwise indicated. Price ofmost six week workshops $54 (55+),$66 others. Exceptions noted.Creative Watercolor, Linda PelcTue., 1 – 3:30 p.m., Oct. 7 – Nov. 18(six weeks – skip Nov. 11). Structuredwatercolor technique for continuingstudents with special focus eachsession. Not for first time beginners.Register by Sept 30.Six Weeks, Six Paintings, BartFrostTue., 6 – 9 p.m., Oct. 7 – Dec. 2 (sixclasses – skip Oct. 21, Nov. 11 & 25).Paint small and quick – one a day:develops skills, and concepts incomposition and color; test an ideafor a larger painting. For beginnersand intemediates. Register by Sept.30.Following the Masters – at West-minster Oaks - Millie Ruffles-SmithTue., 1 – 3:30 p.m., Art Room in theParry Building, Picasso — Oct. 7 – 28 (four classmeetings), register by Sept. 30.Learn about a famous artist andexperiment with acrylic painting inthat style – for beginners and inter-mediates. $36 (55+) $44, others.

Star Fairies, Leslie Puckett Wed., 1 – 3 p.m., Oct. 8. Make funstar fairies from scraps of felt andfluff. Perfect little gifts or tree orna-ments. Class fee includes providedmaterials, $9 (55+), $11 others.Register by Oct 1.Drawing Together, Michael J.HarrellFri., 9:30 – noon, Oct. 10 – Nov. 14(six classes). Learn and developdrawing techniques. Skill Level:Beginners & Intermediate. Registerby Oct 1.Beads & Beyond, Nancy BenhamFri., 1 – 3 p.m., Oct. 10 – 31 (fourclasses). Recycle paper into hand-some beads. Professional jewelryartisan Nancy will help you developthese beads into really wonderfuljewelry incorporating jewelry find-ings and various beads, new andrecycled jewelry. $36 (55+), $44others. Register by Oct 1.Eggstravaganza, JanetHaving fun with eggs – Using realeggs, learn several methods to

create pleasant handmade keep-sakes for family and friends. $27(55+), $33 others. Register by Oct. 8.Following the Master Painters,Millie Ruffles-SmithThur., 1 – 3:30 p.m., TSC Clay Studio Klimt — Oct. 16 – Nov. 6 (four classmeetings), register by Oct. 9Learn about a famous artists andexperiment with painting still life inthat style. This is not a traditionalpainting class; it is an opportunity toexplore your creative side in a funand relaxed atmosphere. All skilllevels. $36 (55+), $44 others, plusmaterials fee $20 to instructor, artsupplies provided by teacher. Drawing with Maria Balingit atWestminster OaksWed., 1 – 3 p.m., Oct. 22 – Nov. 26(six weeks) in the Pool House. Aclass for beginners and tuning upfor people with some drawingexperience. Learning and devel-oping basic drawing technique.Register by Oct 15.Painting with Oils at Fort Braden

Community Center, Robert De-Witt SmithThursdays 2 – 4:30 p.m., Oct. 23 –Dec 4 (six weeks – skip Nov 27). Eachsession provides both a demon-stration and the opportunity topaint. Some experience with oilpainting preferable. Register by Oct15.Artistry in Clay – Handbuilding,Mark FletcherMon., 9:30 – noon, Nov. 3 – Dec. 8(six weeks)Students work in basic hand-build-ing techniques to create functionalor sculptural objects of their choice.Students purchase clay and glazes.Clay is usually available for purchasein class. TSC kiln-fires finished pieceson-site. All skill levels welcome.Register by Oct 27. Pen, Brush & Ink, Mark FletcherMon., 12:30 – 3 p.m., Nov. 3 – Dec. 8(six weeks) Enhance your drawing skills draw-ing using pen and brush with inkand using ink and watercolor wash-

es to add tonality. A course forbeginners that intermediates canalso enjoy. Register by Oct 27.Draw with Your Eyes, Paint withYour Heart - Bradfordville (newlocation), Mark FletcherWednesdays 1:30 – 4 p.m., Nov. 5 –Dec. 17 (six weeks – skip Nov. 26).Learn to draw what you see, notwhat you think you see. Use ink linefor concept and structure, add tonalwatercolor washes for mood andvolume. A class for beginners thatintermediates can also enjoy. Regis-ter by Oct. 29.Oil Painting with Eluster Rich-ardson at Bradfordville (newlocation)Fridays 1:30 – 4 p.m., Oct. 24 – Dec. 5(six class meetings – skip Nov. 28).Eluster helps develop skills andinsight into improved compositionand subject matter working in oils.Skill level: Intermediate. Register byOct. 15.Following the Masters – at West-minster Oaks - Millie Ruffles-SmithTue., 1 – 3:30 p.m., Art Room in theParry Building, Monet — Nov. 4 – Dec. 2 (four classmeetings – skip Nov. 11)Learn about a famous artist andexperiment with acrylic painting inthat style – for beginners and inter-mediates. $36 (55+), $44 others. Watercolor Painting at LakeJackson Community Center,Linda PelcMon., 1 – 3:30 p.m., Nov. 10 – Dec. 15(six weeks). Discover the joy ofpainting without any frustration.Learn and develop basic techniquesthat all watercolor painters use. SkillLevel: Continuing Beginners - inter-mediates. Register by Nov 3.Following the Master Painters,Millie Ruffles-SmithThur., 1 – 3:30 p.m., TSC Clay Studio Chagall – Nov 13 – Dec 4 (four classmeetings), register by Nov 5 Learn about a famous artists andexperiment with painting still life inthat style. This is not a traditionalpainting class; it is an opportunity toexplore your creative side in a funand relaxed atmosphere. All skilllevels. $36 (55+), $44 others, plusmaterials fee $20 to instructor, artsupplies provided by teacher. Watercolor – Colorful Shadows,Rosemary FergusonTue., 1 – 3:30 p.m., Jan. 6 – 27 (fourweeks). This is a repeat of a specialfocus watercolor workshop offeredOct 2014. Not for beginners. $36(55+), $44 others. Register by Dec23.

Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts

Learn to make star fairies from scraps of cloth and felt with Leslie Puckett on Oct. 8.

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This fine art exhibition highlights the works

of mature artists in Tallahassee and the Big

Bend area.

The juried show features 88 paintings and

drawings by 53 North Florida artists currently

displayed at the Tallahassee Senior Center and

the downtown Leon County LeRoy Collins Li-

brary through September 26.

Awards, chosen by Dr. Teri R. Abstein, in-

clude: First Place – Linda Pelc, Lou, Florida’s

Hippo, Second Place – Nancy Juster Johnson,

If Life Gives You Lemons, Third Place – Bob-

bie Buckingham, The Best Shot, Honorable

Mentions: Maria Balingit, Rita Barker, Char-

lotte Gambel, Mary Hafner, Gale Poteet, and

Roger Raepple.

Tallahassee Senior

Artist Showcase

Linda Pelc takes first place with her entry “Lou, Florida’s Hippo,” a watercolor. Pelc is an instructor for classes at TSC andneighborhood sites. She is the past president of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society and current president of the SouthernWatercolor Society.

Charlotte Gambel also won Honorable Mention for herabstract acrylic painting.

Above: The romantic reds of “Flamenco Dancers,” a watercolor by Tom Hart,just grab your eye in the center’s dining room. Hart, a retired FSU Instructor inLibrary Science, now manages the Art Library at TSC when he’s not painting ortraveling.

Wheat Field and Vincent by Sandy Delopez,echos the famous landscape by Van Gogh.

Right: Honorable Mention went to Maria Balingit for “Dude at Grey Rock” (adrawing of her husband taking a break on a trip to the mountains).

MORE ARTWORK, PAGE 16

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Second place winner Nancy Johnson’s entry When Life Gives You Lemons is not only a winnerbut it also sold as soon as the exhibit was hung. Johnson is primarily a watercolor painter. Toimprove her painting, the retired teacher enrolled in a drawing class with instructor Bart Frost –and discovered a special joy in drawing!

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The quality programsof the Tallahassee SeniorCenter & Foundation con-tinue to grow in numberand variety, as does thevolume of participants.To provide an adequatefinancial base that sup-ports these programs andservices, the TSCF Boardwants donors, Founda-tion members, partici-pants, volunteers and ourcommunity to know howeasy it is to include TSCFin their estate plans.Charitable planned giv-ing can benefit the SeniorCenter and the gifter (oreven their family). Thelegacy created by theseplanned gifts will assurethat creative programsand a wealth of servicesremain available to those55 and older well into thefuture.

In an effort to expandthe endowment and fi-nancial resources avail-able to TSCF, watch formy column here. I’ll helpyou understand variousplanned giving optionsthat include, but are notlimited to, leaving a be-quest to TSCF in your willor trust, setting up a char-itable remainder trust,

leaving the Senior Centeras a beneficiary of yourretirement plan or life in-surance policy, purchas-ing a charitable gift annu-ity or setting up a life es-tate in your personal resi-dence with TSCF asbeneficiary.

In formulating estateplans, it is always impor-tant to consider your cur-

rent and future financialsituation along with theneeds and capabilities ofyour beneficiaries. I lookforward to sharing infor-mation that will be usefulto you and your financialadvisors. Ultimately, Ihope you will agree thatincluding TSCF in yourplanned giving plans is awin-win situation.

Charitable giving

Jim Davis, TSCF’s newest board member , with his daughterMonica Scarlett, at 2013’s Deck the Halls – our signaturefundraiser. The 2014 holiday shebang is Friday, Dec. 5. Enjoyentertainment by the Deborah Lawson Band, our SilentAuction, a martini bar, cash giveaway and more! Comeparty and shop at this year’s event – meet Jim and otherboard members while you support superior adultprogramming.

By Jim Davis, CPA

Alzheimer’s Project,Inc. continues to provideFREE services to localfamilies providing care topersons with Alzheimer’sdisease and other demen-tias. These services in-clude support groups,counseling, training andrespite. Additionally,through the Project Life-saver Program, Alzheim-er’s Project provides as-sistance to families whoseloved ones may wanderaway from safety, includ-ing children with autismor Down syndrome.

With the assistance offunding from the State ofFlorida, Alzheimer’s Pro-ject recently hired four

new social workers whowill be able to continuepromoting the efforts ofthe agency and bringingadditional services to ourcommunity.

Alzheimer’s Projectcontinues to rely on thegenerosity of this wonder-ful community throughfundraisers. In August a“phantastic” fundraiserwas held thanks to theParrothead Club of Talla-hassee and the 10th Annu-al Parrothead Phrenzy.This party included mu-sic, dancing, silent auc-tion and much more.

Alzheimer’s Project re-cently held the first annu-al Laugh Out Loud com-edy benefit at Ruby Dia-mond Auditorium, featur-

ing comedians Bob Zanyand Greg Hahn, as heardon the Bob and Tom show.This event was a great op-portunity to laugh and re-lax.

The next big event isthe annual “Forget MeNot” Walk Festival. Theevent is being held at TomBrown Park on Sunday,November 2, 2014 from1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thiswalk provides additionalawareness for Alzheim-er’s disease and the ser-vices provided by Alz-heimer’s Project, Inc. Tolearn more about thiswalk, to donate or create ateam, visit http://www.2014forgetmenot-walk.kintera.org or callJames Smith at 386-2778.

Walk is next Alzheimer’s Project By James Smith

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Be a Key HolderPlease join the TallahasseeSenior Foundation today.Your contribution pays forprograms and enhancesservices. Mail or drop off yourannual membership contribu-tion at the Senior Center.MembershipSeniors (55 and older) $25Senior Couple $40Supporter (under age 55) $35Non-profit Organization $50Key HoldersDiamond $5,000Platinum $2,000Gold $1,000Silver $500Bronze $250Friend $100Thank you for being a key toactive aging! Send your con-tribution to: TallahasseeSenior Center,1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahas-see FL 32303Friend Key HoldersKen & Carol Allman; JudithBascom; Myra Blanchard; AnnCamp; Chuck & Susan Corley;Jean Coyne; Pamela Flory;Clara Floyd-Gaymon; CeciliaH. Hack; Mary Hafner; Can-dace Hundley; Dorothy R.Johnson; Jean Marani; SteveMayberry; Parker Lee & RuthMcDonald; William H. Mon-crief; Christie Moore; CarmenNelson; Doris Partridge; Rich-ard & Susan Polangin; PeggyRamsey; Steven A. & ElizabethD. Ray; Beverly Schacht; MarySiebert-Culp; Virginia Thorne;Jane Turner; Carrie S. Voich;Susanne Walton; Arnold E.Weand & Lynda W. Makin;Ray & Ashley Webb; Donna R.Wells; Florence WillsNew and Renewing MembersShirley Aaron; Barbara L.Aguirre; Esther Alguire; PeggyAlonzo; Frank & Carol Arroyo;Shirley Ashmore; NancyAyotte; Mary Louise Bachman;Caroline A. Barthelmess;Carrie W. Bassett; Mary Beas-ley; Andy Bell; David N. & JudyBerrien; David & Bette Bever-ly; Warren Bishop; Betty J.Blair; Tommy & Dana Bower-meister; Vesta Boyles; LisaBretz of Area Agency onAging of North Florida, Inc.;Mickey Britt; Belle Brooks; JillBrubaker; Dana O. Bryan;Nancy M. Buck; Juanita Bud-dy; Robert Burke; Carol A.

Burlison; Rubia Byrd; J. W. &Martha E. Carmody; LelandCartledge; Roland White &Cheryl Burnett; Steve & BillieClark; Sonya Cloninger; De-lores H. Coachman; MaryLama Cordero; Peggy Corn;Peter & Carol Cowdrey; JudieCrowley; Marian L. Davis;Nancy Daws; Frank & DorothyDean; Ken & Anita DeCan; Jim& Noel DeLong; Tom & SandyDeLopez; Nancy Dennis;Virginia L. Densmore; C.Henry Depew; Lana Dixon;Robert & Clinnie Donnelly;Glen & Barbara Doran; JerryDavis & Dorothy Sousa; Frank& Jodee Dorsey; Gail Down-ing; Margaret Downs; Oare’Dozier-Henry; Ruth Draper; L.Gerald & Judith Dunn; MarthaG. Eaton; Shirley Ellis; RaeEmener; Shirley Fleetwood;Lillian Fockler; ElizabethFowler; Robert & Ruth Furey;John & Mary Gambon; J.L. &Gloria Gant; Geraldine Gapin-ski; Elamir Ghattas; KarenGievers & Frank Bach; JoeGiles & Virginia Griner; Mike& Virginia Goff; Angie Good-man; Nancy Graham; LucilleGrant; Linda Gray; E.W. Grow-den; Martin & Vicki Gutten-plan; Lynette Halter; FrancesKratt; Margaret Hamilton;Gerry Hammond; Willie &Betty Ann Hardy; Betty Har-per; Alice Harris; BarbaraHarrison; Virginia Harrison;Bruce & Peggy Harter; ShirleyHatfield; Joetta Hendrickson;Shirley S. Herrell Driscoll;Wayne & Kay Hill; Denise Hill;Christine Hoey; SusanneHowell; Karen C. Inman;Barbara J. Jackson; PatriciaJacobs; David & Sandy Jacob-sen; Marie Jones; BarbaraJones; Jan Jonston; JoanneKanan; Joan S. Keen; Bob &Stacia Keller; Nancy Kerce;Betty L. Kinsey; BarbaraKnight & Geoffrey Styles;Frances Kratt; Tommy Larned;Donald Ledbury; Chip & KatyLee; Jacque Lehman; MarthaMarky; Carriemae Marquess;Steve Rollin & Mary Apple;Betty Jane Mathison; PatrickMcGuinness; Joan P. McGuire;Dale Mekeel; John J. Mel-drum; Peggy Messer; Kath-leen C. Moore; Mickey Moran;Sharon Mukoyama; DennisGingell & Nancy Maudlin;Anne Nelson; Josephine K.

Newton; Altha B. Nipper;Jennette Nishimoto; Ethel L.Noel; Linda Oxford; David &Marsha Pargman; MarcyPease; Steve Whitaker &Penny Young; Carol Penrose;Paula Petrovich; RosettaPileggi; Peter & Betty AnnPiper; Patricia Pippenger;Shirley Poore; Robert R. &Fran C. Poppell; Marie Primas-Bradshaw; Catherine Rand;Betty L. Reecy; Joanne Reque;Thomas Rice; Julia Richter;Fred & Anna Roberson; HazelRosser; Linda Rossow; Bob &Stephanie Rubanowice; JuneB. Sands; Mary Jane Sansone;Josefa Schlottmann; AnnetteScott; Sue Scribner; DorothyW. Simmons; Elizabeth L.Simpkins; Jim & Dot Skofron-ick; George A. & Elsie Smith;Katie Sollohub; Harry & CarolSpring; William & MarylinStallworth; Mary J. Stegman;Toni Stewart; Pepper Stewart;Jonnie Stoutamire; Michael &Pat Thomas; Richard & GlendaTodd; Katrine Turner; ElmiraValdez; Trudy Van Etten; JeanVan Nostrand; Phyllis VanOrden; Ann Marie Viola;Dimitri Vlahakis; Marjorie VonStein; Cathy Wacksman; SaraJ. Wainwright; Jim CathieWaltermyer; Louise P. Watson;Jill Watson; Dorothy S. Webb;Dorothy L. Wells; Robert C. &Karin B. Werner; Judith West-brook; Jill Westendick; PatWillard; Willie & Valerie Wil-liams; Curtis & Mae Williams;Lois Willman; Hugh H. Wilson;Bernard Windham; Bill & KayWoolley; Mary M. Wylie.In Appreciation ofFavorite Activities:Shirley Ellis; Gerry Hammond;Joan S. Keen; Steve Mayberry;William Moncrief; KathleenMoore; Beverly Schacht;Roland White & Cheryl Bur-nettIn Memory ofRosalie SchwagerBy: Linda Hendrick Roger OwenBy: Margaret HamiltonAl SulkesBy: Dr. Wade BirchPaul FroheBy: Kay BurnistonHarry FrisbeeBy: Leila DoolittleIn Honor OfJames HalliganBy: Mr. & Mrs. Chip Lee

Keyholders and memberships

TSCF Membership Drive

Foundation Membership &

Prizes!

“Be A Member, Be A

Champion” is the theme that

kicks off the Tallahassee

Senior Center Foundation

membership drive tomorrow,

September 15. Three lucky

members of the Foundation

will win a prize basket load-

ed with items from FSU, FA-

MU or TCC. Current mem-

bers, or anyone purchasing a

new membership, will be

eligible to spin the ticket

wheel to see how many

tickets they win to enter the

drawing. You can win up to

three tickets for a chance to

win a prize package.

Join us during member-

ship week, September 15 –

19. Prize drawings will be

held on September 22. For

more information, Call Lisa

Dollar Covert at 891-4041.

Your membership in the

Senior Center Foundation

helps support our programs.

TALLAHASSEE SENIORFOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

Linda Roberts, PresidentDonna Wells, Vice PresidentGwendolyn Spencer, TreasurerEdna Owens, SecretaryKen Brummel-Smith, M.D.Mary CarrollAjay ChadaJim DavisShirley Gooding-ButlerScott HarrellAmy Kelly PorterElda MartinkoDavid PerkinsKathy RivenbarkLew WilsonBryan Desloge, EmeritusA.J. (Andy) McMullian, EmeritusSarah Neeley, Emeritus

SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORYCOUNCIL

Patricia Parkhurst, ChairEmily Millett, Vice ChairNancy DawsPamela FloryHarry FordhamDr. Mike FrancisMary HafnerPeter PiperAnnie RolleAndrea RosserJill SandlerDr. Antonio TerraccianoFreida Travis Ed VertunoMae Williams

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

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LIFELONG LEARNINGFOR SENIORS

SENIOR TECHNOLOGYRESOURCES

Keeping pace with technol-ogy can boost employmentopportunities, foster inde-pendence and encourage asocial connection with othertechnology users. There areresources available in thiscommunity to help seniorslearn about advances intechnology and how to in-corporate technology easily intheir daily life activities.For information sources,contact Kim Corsmeier at891-4043.

COMPUTER CLASSES

TALLAHASSEE SENIORCENTER

The Senior Center offers awide variety of computerclasses; many in partnershipwith Leon County SchoolsAdult and Community Educa-tion. The class schedules andfees (if applicable) vary. Pre-registration is required for allclasses. Classes include, but are notlimited to:

» Intro to Keyboarding –Learn the mouse and key-board, including typing,editing practice and general

computer skills (prerequisitefor other classes);

» Basics and Beyond –Mouse and keyboardingtips/shortcuts, improvingtyping/editing skills, cut andpaste, introduction to wordprocessing, accessing pro-grams and navigating a com-puter;

» Intro to Word – How tosave and find a word proc-essing file, formatting adocument, copy and pastingtext;

» Intro to Excel – Learn howto input data, perform com-putations using the data anddisplay data via charts andgraphs;

» Intro to the Internet –Access the World Wide Weband saving an important webpage;

» Intro to E-Mail – Create ane-mail account and learn howto send, forward and replywith and without attach-ments;

» Picasa – Organize, edit andshare photos using the PicasaSoftware*

» Google – Learn to useGoogle to search for informa-tion*

» Preserving the Past –Organize and develop a

personal history using theWord Program for wordprocessing, scanning andinserting photos*

» iPads, iPhones – Learn touse these portable devices forpractical, day to day applica-tion;

» Gadgets Technology –Adapt to the newest items onthe market.*891-4008 talgov.com/seniors*These classes are offeredperiodically, based on de-mand.

CREATIVE PEOPLECONSULTING

Conducts training classroomstyle with topics such as“Computing for Seniors” ormobile training at seniors’homes tailored to meet spe-cific needs.

284-2094creativepeopleconsulting.com

LIVELY TECHNICALCENTER

Provides low-cost programssuch as web design, computersystems technology, personalcomputer support servicesand digital design, enablinggraduates to market theirskills to local state agencies,universities and private firms.487-7555 livelytech.com

TALLAHASSEECOMMUNITY COLLEGE

Provides workforce training,including technology, leadingto credentials (degrees, certif-icates) in several programareas. For more information,please contact the Center forWorkforce Development.201-8760 www.tcc.fl.edu

GOODWILLINDUSTRIES-BIG BEND,INC.

Offers a computer trainingclass for job readiness whereindividuals receive self-pacedinstruction in basic computerskills, Word Program, Exceland the Internet. 576-7145 goodwillbigbend.comNote: Florida State Universityand Florida A & M Universityoffer audit, non-degreecourses to individuals age 60and older, provided there isspace and the class instructor/department approves therequest to take the class. Eachinstitution has rules for ap-

proving these tuition freeclasses. The registrars’ officescan assist seniors with enroll-ment procedures and deter-mine whether any technologycourses are included. Florida State University:644-1050 registrar.fsu.edu/services/crecords/audit_registra-tion.pdfFlorida A&M University:599-3015famu.edu/registrar

COMPUTER USE

(For Individuals Who Do NotHave Home Computers)

LEON COUNTY PUBLICLIBRARIES

Each area library offers thepublic access to computersand limited printing. Wirelessaccess to the Internet is alsoavailable at each library.Call each area library forhoursleoncountyfl.gov/library

TALLAHASSEE SENIORCENTER

Computer access for seniorsduring designated hoursMonday - Friday, includinglimited printing. Call forhours.891-4000talgov.com/seniors

COMPUTER SUPPORTTal-Kug Computer ClubInformation sharing andproblem solving in a roundtable format for individualswho have access to a comput-er. This computer supportgroup meets 7:30 – 9 pm thesecond Thursday night ofeach month at the Tallahas-see Senior Center. 562-2542

DIGITALPHOTOGRAPHYCLASSES

TALLAHASSEE SENIORCENTER

Offers periodic classes forbeginners to learn how to usetheir digital cameras and foradvanced users to improve

their skills. Software classesand specialized photographyare also taught. 891-4008 talgov.com/seniors

TALLAHASSEE PHOTO

Conducts classes for begin-ners for camera functions,settings and formattingpictures on a computer. 877-1152 talcam.com

BRAIN FITNESSPROGRAMS

Brain Fitness Internet Sites:braingames1.aarp.orglumosity.compuzzability.com/sampler

INTERNET SITES OF

INTEREST

aarp.org (the American Asso-ciation for Retired People)elderaffairs.state.fl.us (stateagency designated for senioraffairs)ecsbigbend.org (informationabout local services to assistseniors with staying in theirhomes)localseniordiscounts.com(offers local discounts toseniors for dining, shoppingand other services)benefitscheckup.org (Nation-al Council on Aging’s site fordetermining eligibility forgovernment assistance)pawpawmail.com (easy,inexpensive email system forseniors)eBay.com (a method forselling items where eBay getsa percentage of the sale but itis free to buy)tallahassee.craigslist.org (afree list of items and servicesavailable in Tallahassee)google.com (a free system forsearching the web)travelocity.com; expedia.com;orbitz.com; priceline.com(free travel arrangements)wikipedia.org (an onlineencyclopedia)gmail.com; mail.yahoo.com;aolmail.com (free email sys-tems)pricegrabber.com; bizrate-.com; nextag.com; raku-ten.com (price comparisons)go60.com (information on oftopics of interest to seniors)

Senior Technology Resources

HELPLINES AND HOTLINES

Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873

Area Agency on Aging, Elder Helpline: 800-963-5337

Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352

Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227

2-1-1 Big Bend: 617-6333 or 211

Discover exciting new professional

opportunities and tap into the high-

demand healthcare market today with

online courses to fit your schedule.

FREE course options for the first 100 students age 50 and over! Students under 50 may enroll for $15/course

Health Information Management

HIV & Bloodborne Pathogens

Broaden your career

horizons with TCC’s Plus 50

online classes!

Tallahassee Community College • (850) 201-8760 • [email protected] • www.TCC.fl.edu/Plus50TD-0000255241

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My husband Marty andI wanted our 50th wed-ding anniversary to bespecial, romantic, relax-ing, fun, memorable andall-inclusive. That’s whywe booked a seven-nightcruise, round trip fromMiami to the Caribbean,on Norwegian CruiseLine’s new ship, Norwe-gian Getaway. This ship,with a décor that paystribute to the tropics, is a146,000-ton beauty thathandles 4,000 + guests andboasts dozens of eateries,lounges and bars.

We planned this specialoccasion without bells andwhistles. We didn’t pur-chase the cruise line’s an-niversary package oreven request an anniver-sary cake or strawberriesand champagne. In the fu-ture, we’ll plan a familycruise with our childrenand grandchildren, butthis was, instead, our sim-ple, private celebration ofour 50th anniversary —just the two of us honoringand reveling in a love andcompanionship we’veshared for five decades.

To ensure that we ar-rived at the ship on Satur-day in time for its depar-ture, we booked Fridaynight accommodations atMetropolitan by COMO, aboutique hotel on CollinsAvenue in Miami Beach’sArt Deco District. Goodchoice! This clean, cozyhotel oozes serenity and isclose to the Port of Miami.

Built in 1939 as TheTraymore, the renovatedhotel has a spa, restaurantand rooftop Hydrothera-py pool. Like the publicareas, our hotel gues-troom’s sleek, smooth pas-tel greens, grays and off-whites exuded a contem-

porary tranquility that ex-tended to the beachfrontswimming pool and theplump-cushioned chaisesbig enough for two.

By 1 p.m. on Saturday,we were on the Norwe-gian Getaway and choos-ing from sandwich selec-tions, salad, soup and des-sert bars; carving stationsand ethnic-theme foods atthe Garden Café’s hot andcold buffet. Afterward,we explored the ship.

The Sponge BobSquare Pants/Dora theExplorer pool, kids’ camp,bowling alley (Yes! Bowl-ing alley), rock climbingwall, teen club, Nickel-odeon activities and twist-ing water slides make theGetaway ideal for kidsand grandkids.

For the adult guests,there are plenty of diver-sions, including onboardshops, trivia games, zipline, mini-golf, fitnesscenter, spa, a sports court,casino, library, cardroom, the delightful musi-cal “Legally Blonde” inthe show lounge andlaughter at the ComedyClub.

One night, we gatheredabove the pool deck withother passengers to ap-plaud the ship’s gala fire-works display. Anothernight, in the Tropicana, anelegant 1940s-style com-plimentary restaurantwith a dance floor, Martyand I danced cheek tocheek as the live bandplayed.

Foregoing the ship’smany ethnic restaurants,we chose Cagney’s SteakHouse for our anniversa-ry eve dinner. Here, at acozy table for two, weclinked our wine glassesand toasted each other.

Aside from being theultimate stress-busting

vacation, there is a ro-mantic element to acruise. We ordered in-room breakfast, nestled

during late afternoon nap-time, walked hand in handalong a Caribbean beach,and explored island

sights. At the Getaway’sport stops in St. Maarten,St. Thomas and Nassau,Bahamas, Marty and Ialso wandered throughstores and bought littlemementos for each other.

The Norwegian Get-away had some disap-pointments. The compli-mentary O’Sheehan’s Bar& Grill was great for com-fort food, terrible for ser-vice. Our balcony cabinhad yummy plush bed-ding, but it had a tiny,cramped balcony thatlooked like an after-thought. Nevertheless,these were minor factorsin an otherwise gloriouscelebration.

Whether enjoying acouple’s massage in thespa, reading our books

while we reclined on ourchaise lounges, or nursinga cocktail while relaxingin a chic bar as a pianist orsinger entertained us, myhusband and I felt pam-pered.

With no need to follow aschedule, with a roomsteward and the restau-rants’ wait staff ready tobe of service, and with somany ways to “chill out,” acruise becomes idyllic,the perfect venue for cel-ebrating a 50th anniversa-ry or any milestone orspecial occasion. In ourcase, it was a perfect get-away.

Roberta Sandler is a

member of Society of

American Travel Writers. She

is an award-winning writer,

author and travel lecturer.

Cruising toward a big anniversary50th celebration makes formemorable, romantic tripaboard Norwegian Getaway

Roberta and Marty Sandler booked a seven-night cruise, round trip from Miami to the Caribbean, on Norwegian Cruise Line’snew ship, Norwegian Getaway.

By Roberta Sandler

Marty and Roberta Sandler get ready to board theiranniversary cruise aboard the Norwegian Getaway.

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8:30 Fitness at Woodville8:30 Fitness at Chaires9:00 Crafting Bee9:00 Portraiture 10:00 French: Advanced10:00 SHINE (by appointment)10:00 Writing for Fun at Allegro10:30 Fitness at Fort Braden10:45 Mindful Movement at Allegro11:30 Sandwich/Salad Bar (ends Sept. 30)12:00 Senior Dining12:00 Quilting Bees12:30 Canasta 1:30 Brain-Body-Balance 3:00 Bridge 99’ers5:15 Beginner Line Dance 5:30 Yoga6:30 TDBC Bridge6:30 Zumba at Fort Braden7:00 Capital City Carvers7:30 Twirlers Square Dance

9:00 Watercolor9:00 Ceramics9:30 Life Exercise9:30 Seated Exercise at Chaires10:00 Seniors vs. Crime10:00 Brain-Body-Balance at Optimist Park10:30 Beginners Fitness at Bradfordville10:30 Wii Bowling11:00 Mindful Movement11:00 Counseling (by appointment)11:15 Senior Fitness at Miccosukee11:30 Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville11:30 Sandwich/Salad Bar (ends Sept. 30)12:00 Senior Dining1:00 Senior Singers1:00 Fitness at Bradfordville1:00 TDBC Bridge1:00 Canasta, Cards and Games at Lake Jackson2:15 Wii Games 2:15 Ping-Pong2:15 Mahjongg6:00 Guitar 6:30 OA Support8:00 SA Support

8:30 Fitness at Woodville8:30 Fitness at Chaires8:45 French: Continuing C9:00 Ceramics9:00 Nimble Fingers9:30 Oil & Acrylics10:00 Beginning Spanish10:00 Seniors vs. Crime10:00 Tai Chi10:00 Blood Pressure Check10:00 Glucose Screening10:30 Fitness at Fort Braden11:00 Legal Services (by appointment)11:30 Sandwich/Salad Bar (ends Sept. 30)11:30 Pickleball Basic Lesson12:00 Senior Dining12:00 Pickleball12:30 Bridge-a- Dears1:00 Oil & Acrylics1:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge2:00 Brain-Body Balance at Allegro5:30 Yoga6:00 Beginning Spanish6:00 Pinochle6:30 Zumba at Fort Braden7:00 Spanish II7:15 Family Al-Anon

9:00 Watercolor9:30 French: Continuing A9:30 Life Exercise9:30 Seated Exercise at Chaires10:00 Blood Pressure Check10:30 Wii Bowling10:30 Beginning Fitness at Bradfordville11:00 Counseling (by appointment)11:00 French: True Beginning11:00 Mindful Movement at Jake Gaither11:15 Senior Fitness at Miccosukee11:30 Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville11:30 Sandwich/Salad Bar (ends Sept. 30)12:00 Senior Dining12:00 Canasta12:30 Line Dance1:00 French Study1:00 Drawing Etcetera1:00 Mindful Movement at Lake Jackson1:00 Fitness at Bradfordville1:15 French: Continuing B1:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge2:15 Ping-Pong5:30 Zumba® Gold6:00 Novice Bridge Lesson6:30 TDBC Bridge7:00 Writers Workshop7:00 Capital Chordsmen

8:30 Fitness at Chaires9:00 English 2nd Language 9:00 Oil Painting with Eluster10:00 Tai Chi10:00 Social Bingo10:30 Ukulele Beginner11:00 Ukulele Hour11:00 French: Advanced11:00 Chair Yoga11:30 Pickleball12:00 Senior Dining1:00 Model Ship Building1:30 Biblical History2:00 Dancing for Fun5:30 Ballroom and Swing Dance Lessons6:00 Capital City Duplicate Bridge7:15 Beginners Al-Anon7:15 Family Al-Anon

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES

CALENDAR OF WEEKLY PROGRAMS | SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 11, 2014

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

SEPT 151p Advisory Council 2:30p Tools to Quit

SEPT 1610:30a Lunch & Learn at FB 12p Bookworm at Allegro6p TDBC Board6:30p Cyber Seniors – Documentary with AARP - PRR6:30p Bridge Lessons

SEPT 17

8:30a Capital Coalition on Aging

11a Wellness Circle at JG1p LCSO Advisory Council

3p Financial Counseling (by appointment only)6p USA Dance Board Meeting

6:30p Bridge Lessons

SEPT 1810a Massage10:30a Drumming10:30a Lunch & Learn at LJ 1:30a Galapagos Island RSVP at 891-4018

SEPT 1910a Computer Class at M1p Bridge For Fun

SEPT 207:30 p USA Dance:Under the Tuscan Sun

SEPT 22LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X) EXTRAVAGANZAService, exercise & support groups will meet. All other classes cancelled.

SEPT 23LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X) EXTRAVAGANZAService, exercise & support groups will meet. All other classes cancelled.10:30a Lunch & Learn at CC

SEPT 24

LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X)

EXTRAVAGANZA

Service, exercise & support groups

will meet. All other classes

cancelled.

12p GaP at LeRoy Collins Library12p Foundation Board Meeting

SEPT 25LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X) EXTRAVAGANZAService, exercise & support groups will meet. All other classes cancelled.

SEPT 26

LIFELONG LEARNING (L3X)

EXTRAVAGANZA

Service, exercise & support groups

will meet. All other classes cancelled.

10a Computer Class at Eastside Branch Library on Pedrick Road7:30p Contra Dance

SEPT 278:30a Woman’s Expo

SEPT 296p Beg. German

SEPT 3010a Massage5:30p Pickleball6:30p Bridge Lessons

OCT 110:30a Senior Day at JG6:30p Adv. Digital Camera-PRR6:30p Bridge Lessons

OCT 210a Massage10a Pulse Oximetry10:30a A New Leaf: Cancer Prevention Program 10:30a Lunch & Learn at M

OCT 310a Bus Trip to WalMart-M10a “1968: Hope, Sorrow, Despair, & Renewed Hope” at B - PRR

OCT 4CENTER CLOSED

OCT 66p Beg. German

OCT 7

10:30a Reiki

10:30a Meditation

1p Creative Watercolor PRR

1p Following the Masters-Picasso at WO - PRR

5:30p Microsoft Excel-PRR

5:30p Transit Advisory Committee

6p Holocaust-Never Forget at WO RSVP at 891-4018

6p Six Weeks, Six Paintings PRR

6:30p Bridge Lessons

7p FFU Investment Club

OCT 810:30a Lunch &Learn at B 1pm Star Fairies PRR6:30p Using Paintshop Pro - PRR6:30p Bridge Lessons

OCT 910:30a Lunch & Learn at WV 10:30a A New Leaf: Cancer Prevention Program12:30p Podiatry5:30p Microsoft Excel-PRR7:30p Tal-Kug Computer Club

OCT 109:30a Drawing Together PRR10a Computer Class at M10a “1968: Hope, Sorrow, Despair, & Renewed Hope” at B - PRR1p Beads & Beyond PRR7:30p Contra Dance

OCT 11CENTER CLOSED

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES

CALENDAR OF BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS | SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 11, 2014

MEMBERSHIP WEEK – SEPT. 15-19 BE A CHAMPION; BE A MEMBERTALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER, 1400 N. Monroe Street, 891-4000

LEGEND - Class in italics off-site: A= Allegro; B= Bradfordville; CC= Chaires-Capitola; FB= Fort Braden; JM= Jack McLean; JG= Jake Gaither; LJ= Lake Jackson;M= Miccosukee; SW= Southwood; WO= Westminster Oaks; WV= Woodville. PRR= Pre-registration Required

SpeciU c addresses can be located at http://www.talgov.com/seniors/seniors-satellite.aspx

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