Health & Fitness
The Tallahassee Senior Services Health Program offers seniors the resources to continue a lifestyle of active aging through low or no-cost preventive health care and education. The Center's Health Program Coordinator, a registered nurse, facilitates a variety of preventive health screenings. The nurse is also available to assist seniors with accessing medical services available in the community. Volunteer nurses and aides provide additional helping hands and administrative support.
Health Happenings
Unless otherwise noted, Health Happenings presentations are from 11:00am - 12:00n in the Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.
2010 Nutrition Education Series
2nd Wednesday, January through April
Four part series; each presentation addresses a nutritional topic by Leah Gilbert-Henderson, LD, PhD and Sandra Woodruff, RD. Plan to stay for a lunch from our salad bar.
- January 13 - Soft Foods for Easier Eating
This topic is of extreme importance to anyone who wears dentures, partials, or braces, has swallowing or stomach disorders, jaw problems, recovering from surgery, or simply prefers softer textures. - February 10 - Fascinating Facts about Food
You'll be amazed by all the things you didn’t already know about super-foods and other stuff. - March 10 - Vitamins and Supplements
Always a popular topic, come hear what's new and true on the supplement scene. Bring your vitamins and your questions. - April 14 - Creative Eating for One
Do you get bored or frustrated cooking for only yourself? Some ideas to make mealtime delicious and satisfying will be presented.
Laughter with Tisha
Thursdays, January 14 - February 18, 9:00am, Activity Room
Laughter truly is the best medicine. This six-week program will help you to start your morning and your new year with a smile on your face and joy in your heart. Class will include laughter yoga exercises, game playing, joke sharing and other fun stuff.
Mental Health Options Apalachee: Who we are and what we do
Monday, February 15, 11:30am
The Apalachee Center has been serving mental health needs of this community for more than 60 years but much of what they offer is unknown or misunderstood. Hear Emma Washington, HR Specialist, as she enlightens and informs us about what is new and what they do.
Healthy Lives Mini-Expo Series
Healthy Lungs
Thursday, January 21, 9:30am - 12:00n
Learn about diseases that affect our lungs and how we can keep our lungs healthy. Lung Age and Respiratory Function screenings available.. Offered by American Lung Association and FSU College of Medicine.Living with Chronic Disease
Thursday, March 4, 9:30am - 12:00n
Chronic diseases in the spotlight: Information about prevention and healthier living, no-cost HIV and bone density screenings, and more. Presented by Leon County Health Department and Radiology Associates.Nutritional Counseling and Assistance
Wednesdays, January 20 & February 17, 12:30 - 1:30pm
All of your questions about weight loss, eating for a healthy lifestyle, and diabetes addressed in a small group venue by a professional dietician. Ongoing monthly program. Offered by Leah Gilbert-Henderson, PhD, LD. Donations appreciated. Pre-registration encouraged. Call 891-4042 to schedule.
Health Screenings and Services
- Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Glucose Screenings: Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Bone Density Screenings: 1st Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Vision Screenings: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Hearing Screenings: 2nd Wednesday, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Pulse Oximetry: 1st Thursday, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Seated Massage and Reiki:
Reiki - Alternating Tuesdays, 10:30am - 12:00n
Massage - Alternating Fridays, 10:00am - 12:00n
Seated Massage - 2nd Monday, 10:00am - 12:00n
Fitness
Please inquire about our Fitness Savings Card, or "punch card". Punch cards are available for purchase at each class and save participants $5 (15 fitness classes for $25). Unless otherwise noted, $2 donation requested for each of the following classes.
Awareness Through Movement (formerly Feldenkrais)
Tuesdays, 11:00am - 12:00n
Gentle, subtle movements that develop a person's awareness, flexibility and reduce pain.
Brain-Body-Memory Balance Stretch and Relaxation Class
Teaches strategies to enhance attention, focus, balance, energy, self-esteem and memory while using exercise techniques that include relaxation, stretching and simple brain retrieval to improve learning. Low impact, seated exercise.
- Mondays, 1:30 - 2:30pm at Tallahassee Senior Center
- Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00pm at Heritage Oaks
Chair Yoga
Fridays, 11:00am - 12:00n
A gentle yoga workout increases mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus. Friday class is video or intern led.
Club 50 Fitness Center - 3111 Mahan Drive
Mondays - Fridays, 7:00 - 9:00am; 12:00n - 3:00pm; 6:00 - 7:00pm
Saturdays, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Offers a 30-minute workout circuit on hydraulic resistance training fitness equipment and nutrition programs for people age 50 and older. $3 (no membership required).
Life Exercise
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30am
Low impact aerobic, flexibility, mobility, range of motion, endurance, small hand weights and seated exercises.
Senior Fitness Classes
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15 - 10:15am at Chaires-Capitola Community Center
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30am at Fort Braden Community Center
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:30am at Woodville Community Center
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm at Bradfordville Historic School House
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:45 - 2:45pm at Miccosukee Community Center
- Low Impact: Mondays, 10:30 - 11:30am and Thursdays, 10:15 - 11:15am at Chaires-Capitola Community Center
- Beginners: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15am at Bradfordville Historic School House
- Intermediate: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30 - 12:30pm at Bradfordville Historic School House
Taoist Tai-Chi
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00am (Beginning)
Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:00am - 12:00n (Continuing)
Focuses on health enhancement with slow, graceful movements that stretch and strengthen the entire body. For class levels and new class start dates, please call 891-4000. Visit the Taoist Tai Chi Society at www.taoist.org.
Water Aerobics at City of Tallahassee Pools
Visit our Aquatics section to see dates, fees and times.
Water Aerobics at TOSPT - 3334 Capital Medical Blvd.
Mondays, 5:30pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Fridays, 5:00pm
Classes held in a heated, indoor therapy pool. Tallahassee Senior Foundation members: $3 for one person or $5 for two people per visit.
Yoga
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00pm
Learn the ancient art of Iyengar and Discovery inspired Hatha Yoga to improve flexibility, concentration, enrich and calm the mind and tone the body. Students should wear shorts or tights, bring a towel, belt, pillow, and mat and be prepared to work barefoot. Classes are for all ages, male and female. Special rates available for six-week sessions. Fee: $10 for 55+; $12 for others.
Zumba Gold
Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30pm
Are you among those who know that you need to exercise but it find it boring? If so, try this fun, innovative form of exercise that improves balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength. This lower intensity form of Zumba was designed specifically for the active older adult, beginners, or people who may not be used to exercising. This class is taught by a certified Zumba Gold instructor. $5 seniors, others $7.
Podiatry
Podiatrist Screening and Footcare Every Two Months
Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & foot specialist cuts toenails and assesses foot problems in the Health Suite. Doctor accepts Medicare, Medicaid and secondary insurance, which may cover costs for this service if you have diabetes, vascular disease, neuropathy, renal failure, MS, or are on blood thinner Coumadin. Otherwise, $25. No appointment necessary.
Other Health Related News
Donations of Medical Equipment Appreciated
The Senior Center graciously accepts donations of new or used (but clean) medical equipment. We serve as a community resource for seniors that are in need of durable medical equipment, short or long term. We currently have plenty of bedside commodes (potty chairs) but are accepting shower chairs, walkers, bathtub grab bars, adult diapers, scooters, lift chairs, and canes.