Senior Center Satellite Sites
A wide range of no-cost health screenings and monthly Senior Days available for adults 55 + in the Bond community and south Tallahassee. Donations accepted. For more information call Toni Walmsley, Assistant Health Program Coordinator at 891-4000.
Senior Days/Lunch & Learns In and Around Tallahassee
All Senior Days and Lunch & Learns held from 10:30am - 12:30pm and include lunch. (Senior Days sponsored by Leon County Senior Outreach are now called Lunch & Learn.) All Senior Days and Lunch & Learn events offer special programs that are lively and engaging. Each includes exhibitors, health screenings, and lunch. Suggested lunch donation $6; exceptions noted. Click on each event for more details:
* Indicates event is sponsored by Leon County Senior Outreach, now called Lunch and Learn, a program of Tallahassee Senior Foundation.
Bradfordville Lunch & Learn*
at Wildwood Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Rd
- Wednesday, February 8: TBA
Chaires-Capitola Lunch & Learn*
at Dorothy C. Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Cross Road
- Tuesday, February 28: TBA
Fort Braden Lunch & Learn*
at Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy
- Tuesday, February 21: We're Talking Drugs Here…An Interactive Program on Medication Safety
Lincoln Senior Day
at Lincoln Community Center, 438 West Brevard Street
(Call Gwen Lucas at 891-4180 for more info - $4 donation requested)
- Wednesday, January 18: Improving your Health in 2012
- Wednesday, February 15: Fire Safety for Seniors
Miccosukee Lunch & Learn*
at Miccosukee Community Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Road
- Thursday, February 2: TBA
- Thursday, March 1: TBA
Southside Senior Day
at Jake Gaither Community Center,
801 Bragg/Tanner Drive
- Wednesday, February 1: Introducing the Southside Arts Complex!
- Wednesday, March 7: American Elections Today
Woodville Lunch & Learn*
at Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Road
- Thursday, February 10: TBA
- Thursday, March 8: TBA
Senior Wellness Circles - 11:00am - 12:00n
Casual get togethers over coffee and snacks for various health related discussions, demonstrations, guest speakers and health screenings. $2 donation requested. Click on each event for more details:
Jake Gaither Community Center
- Wednesday, February 15: Breathe Easier
Jack McLean Community Center
- Thursday, January 26: She Sang Promise: The Story of Betty Mae Jumper, Seminole Tribal Leader
- Thursday, February 23: Crafting with Cast-Offs
Optimist Park
- Tuesday, February 14: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart
- Tuesday, March 13: Breathe Easier
SouthWood Community Center
- Wednesday, February 22: The Grove
Additional Services
Diabetes Education and Support Group
February 8, 11:30am - 12:00n
Group focuses on issues that concern diabetics, such as obtaining supplies, eating properly, obtaining optimal health and quality of life. Hear expert speakers and share personal stories. This group is a partnership of The Tallahassee Senior Center and "Diabetes and You."
Smith-Williams Neighborhood Service Center
February 8, 10:00am - 12:00n
Blood pressure and blood glucose screenings
Bus Trip to WalMart
Fridays, February 3 and March 2, 10:00am - 12:30pm
From the Miccosuckee Community Center - $2 round trip.