The City of Tallahassee

Tallahassee Senior Center

September 2023 Active Living Calendar

The Tallahassee Senior Center is Open!

Join in on the fun! The Tallahassee Senior Center offers a variety of learning opportunities, health and fitness classes, activities and games for active adults of all ages.

Call 850-891-4000 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday for more information regarding Tallahassee Senior Center activities, or visit us at 1400 N. Monroe St. and take a tour!

We hope to see you soon!

TSC Newsletters

Recent email newsletters:

This Week at the TLH Senior Center - L3X Continues This Week, Fiddle Tune Jams, and More!
(posted Wed., September 19)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - L3X is Happening Now, and More!
(posted Wed., September 12)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Lifelong Learning Extravaganza starts today, Mindful Meditation, and More!
(posted Wed., September 5)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Health & Wellness, L3X Registration, and More!
(posted Wed., August 29)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Music Series, L3X Registration, and More!
(posted Wed., August 22)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Volunteer Spotlight, Tech Help, and More!
(posted Wed., August 16)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - L3X Preview Parties, Health & Wellness Classes, and More!
(posted Tue., August 8)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - August Art Classes, Fiddle Tune Jam, and More!
(posted Tue., August 1)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Welcome Michael Body, Fiddle Tune Jam, and More!
(posted Tue., July 25)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Tech Assistance, Banned Books Series, L3X Coming Soon, and More!
(posted Tue., July 18)
This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Red White & Blue Ice Cream Social, Summer & Storm Prep, and More!
(posted Tue., July 11)

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Fitness Classes

Fitness classes are being offered in person (see schedule) and virtually via WCOT TV (Cable Channel 13 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9 am), as well as on-demand recorded classes. If you have questions email Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com.

Lifelong Learning Classes

Lifelong Learning Classes are being offered in-person and via Zoom, registration and listings are available here. A variety of interesting classes are offered throughout the year for adults who enjoy the fun and excitement of learning new things. We offer classes in diverse areas such as history, science, nature, music, current events and places of interest in the Big Bend region. For questions and more information on Lifelong Learning, email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com.

Art Programs

Art classes and workshops are being offered in-person and via Zoom. Listings and registration for art classes are available here. On-going classes and workshops featuring watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawing, pastels are offered on a weekly basis. Instructors work with individuals with varied skill levels in a rewarding, collaborative environment. For questions or more information, email HeathHilary.McRae@talgov.com.

UPSLIDE

UPSLIDE(Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly) Program - Help is available if you, or a friend, are feeling lonely or isolated? UPSLIDE serves people age 50 and older. UPSLIDE offers individual counseling, Friends Connection groups, phone buddies and more!

Email Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com or call 850-891-4066 for more information/assistance/individual counseling. Services are provided at no cost to participants, but donations accepted.

Grandparents as Parents (GaP)

Grandparents as Parents program is for grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren and offers support groups, informational luncheons, access to community agencies, legal services and health screenings plus social activities for the whole grand-family. GaP is meeting virtually and in-person. Visit the Senior Foundation page for upcoming GaP activities, or contact Karen.Boebinger@talgov.com or 850-891-4027 for more information or to register to attend. GaP is a program of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation funded by the Leon County Commission, grants and donations.

Southside Senior Services & Outreach

Monthly Wellness Circles: Casual settings with healthy refreshments for various health related discussions, demonstrations, guest speakers and health screenings. Enjoy seeing your neighbors and making new friends!

11 am-noon. Light refreshments and incentives are provided at each meeting. There is a $3 suggested donation for each event. Space is limited, registration is required.

For more information or how to enroll, contact Wendy.Barber@talgov.com or call 850-891-4052.

Second Tuesdays at Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Rd., 850-891-1819
Third Wednesdays at Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Dr., 850-891-3940

Donate and/or become a Member

Your support is important to help pay the instructors fees and the administration behind the scenes that make classes and programs possible. If you can make a donation and/or become a member, visit www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/give/ or call 850-891-4000.

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Tallahassee Senior Center

The mission of Tallahassee Senior Services is to offer programs, activities, and opportunities designed to encourage active living, optimal aging, and social fitness for independent adults age 50+.