Special Events
New Caregiver Class Forming : Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Friday, October 3 - November 7, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Saint Paul's United Methodist Church - 1700 N Meridian RoadPowerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to provide you with the tools needed to take care of yourself while you're taking care of a loved one with a chronic disease. The program is six 2 ½ hour class sessions held weekly. Caregivers learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate with family members and health care providers, balance life challenges, increase the ability to make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources. The class is free and respite is available. Space is limited. Call Louise Engle (891-4003) or Brooks Johnson (386-2778) for more information and to pre-register.
Retirement Transitions Workshop
Monday, November 17 - 10:00am - 3:00pm at the Tallahassee Senior Center
In partnership with Workforce Plus, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, VolunteerLeon, RSVP and Adult & Community Education. A project of Tallahassee-Leon County Community for a Lifetime
Topics will include:
- workplace trends today,
- resume writing and interview tips,
- civic engagement and volunteer opportunities,
- financial impact on personal benefits.
More info in the November newsletter.
Deck the Halls - "A Celebration of Wreaths"
December 4 - 7:00 - 9:00pm
The Tallahassee Senior Center's signature fundraiser and holiday shopping extravaganza is just around the corner! Decorations galore. Food. Music. Fun. Wreaths-60 or more will be auctioned during the festivities. A separate silent auction promises to offer plenty of items-including gift certificates, services (massage, manicures and more), jewelry, and other retail merchandise. Enjoy the one-stop-shopping experience. The Deborah Lawson Group provides the evening's entertainment so shoppers can stroll to a unique blend of traditional and contemporary jazz and blues.
You are invited to participate. Donate a wreath, silent auction item, or become a co-sponsor.
Proceeds from Deck the Halls fund quality programs and services for seniors throughout Tallahassee and Leon County. By purchasing your wreath and gifts at TSC, you are investing in the future of area seniors. Sponsors of the event include:Â (Shining Star) Capital Health Plan; (Angels) Capital Regional Medical Center, Oak Tree Foundation, Inc. and Tallahassee ENT (Ear, Nose, & Throat); (Candy Canes) Harbor Chase, Periodontal Associates of North Florida, and Hopewell Nursing & Living Assistance.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Call Martha Coppins at 891-4035 for sponsorship, wreath donation, or silent auction donation information.
Upcoming Dances
Joyful Dancer Dances
Friday, September 26 and October 24
The Joyful Dancer Dance Group dances consist of a variety of music for people to dance the waltz, fox trot, tango, samba, swing, country, rumba, mambo, cha-cha, salsa, disco, V waltz, quickstep, West Coast swing, polka merengue, and the bolero. $5 seniors, $7 all others.
Contra Dance (Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance)
Fun, energetic, easy dancing. No experience necessary. Families welcome! 7:30 - 10:30pm unless otherwise noted; $5.
Upcoming dances:
- Saturday, September 27, "String Theory" band, with caller Cathy Lemoine
- Friday, October 10, "Whistlin Rufus" band, with caller Doug Singleton
- Saturday, October 25, "Bothy Gals" band, with caller Craig Bloch
USA Ballroom Dances:
Black & White Charity Ball
Saturday, September 20
Band: Tallahassee Swing Band
Dinner: 6:30 - 7:15pm; Dance: 7:30 - 10:30pm
$20 advance purchase only. Proceeds from this dance benefit the Tallahassee Senior Center.
Monster Mash
Saturday, October 18
Music by a DJ
Free dance lesson: 6:30 - 7:15pm; dances: 7:30 - 10:30pm
$8 USA Dance members; $12 non-members.
Newcomers
2nd Tuesday, October 14, 11:00am - 12:00n
Attend this orientation for an introduction to the Tallahassee Senior Center and Foundation and an optional tour of the "Old Armory." See what's going on at one of the most affordably fun places in town! For more information, call 891-4000.
Senior Adventure Club
Open to adventurous seniors and non-seniors! Like hiking, canoeing, biking, or cultural tours? The group meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at 7 pm. Outings-scheduled various times and dates - find participants at state parks, on trains, and even in caverns. $2 donation suggested for meetings. Cost of outings varies. For more information contact Pat Thomas, 386-9475.
- Outing: September 26, Monticello Courthouse & Opera House and Dixie Plantation
- Meeting: October 2, Speaker from St. Mark's Wildlife Refuge about the 20th Annual Monarch Festival
- Outing: October 25, St. Mark's Wildlife Refuge Monarch Festival and optional kayaking
- Meeting: November 6, Speaker Loren Curro, Birdsong Nature Center
- Outing:Â Birdsong Nature Center; date TBD