Stay Active

UPSLIDE (Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly) Program - Help is available if you, or someone you know, are feeling lonely or isolated! UPSLIDE serves people age 50 and older who want more social engagement in their lives. UPSLIDE offers individual counseling in-person, by phone and by video conferencing; Friends Connection meetings provide social connection and support for participants both virtually and in person. Email Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com or call 850-891-4066 for more information. Services are provided at no cost to participants, but donations accepted. UPSLIDE is supported by the City of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation.

“Podiatry Screening and Foot Care”
Thursday, 9:00 am – Noon, every other month
Dr. Gary McCoy, cuts toenails and assesses and treats foot problems. Doctor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and secondary insurance, which may cover costs for this. $25 flat fee if not covered by insurance. Appointment required. Email Sarah.Vernon@talgov.com or call 891-4000.

“Skin health & Skin Cancer screenings
Thursday, Oct. 7, 10:00 am – noon
Wayne Freilich, MD, and his dermatology staff are offering head-to-toe or skin spot screenings at TSC. Appointment required. Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or 850-891-4042.

For other upcoming Health and Wellness education events visit here.

Contact Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or call 850-891-4042 for information on special health screenings.

Fitness classes are $3 unless otherwise indicated. For more information, contact Ruth Nickens, RN, Health & Wellness Program Coordinator at 850-891-4042 or Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com.

Mindful Movement
Tuesday, 11am, 2nd Floor Auditorium, a gentle NIA- and yoga-based class that focuses on increasing energy, reducing falls, and maintaining flexibility. Taught by Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor.

Brain-Body-Balance
Monday, 1:00 p.m., 2nd Floor Auditorium, is an active-aging, fall prevention program specifically created to train and reverse many types of aging. Our philosophy fuses movement with neuroplasticity-enhancing drills to improve balance, the various functions of the brain, reflex skills, and improve daily life skills. Taught by Merisha Johnson Phillips.

Other locations:
Tuesday & Thursday, 9 a.m., Optimist Park, Ferdouse Sultana
Tuesday, 1 - 2 p.m., SouthWood, Wendy Barber ($5 donation)

Gentle Yoga
Tuesday, 1:00 pm, is a gentle yoga workout for increasing mobility, flexibility, balance and mental focus. Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Ferdouse Sultana.

Feeling Fit
Thursday, 1:00 pm, a part-seated, aerobic, balance, strength, flexibility class to increase energy, reduce falls, and maintain flexibility. Taught by Robin Perry Davis.

Life Exercise
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., is a popular and dynamic workout consisting of aerobics, light weights, stretching, strengthening and balance exercises. This workout is suitable for everyone and you can participate seated. Taught by Pomeroy Brinkley.

Tai Chi
Not available at this time.

Each class $3 (50+), $4 others, $5 yoga

Bradfordville Fitness: Northeast Branch Library, Rm. 103, 5513 Thomasville Rd.
Note: Class size limited, before attending your first class, call instructor Llona at 850-878-1685 or Ferdouse at 850-766-6001.

• Senior Fitness with Ferdouse: Tuesday & Friday, 9:30 a.m.
• Senior Fitness (Beginners) with Llona: Tuesday & Friday, 10:30 a.m.
• Senior Fitness (Advanced) with Llona: Tuesday & Friday, 11:45 a.m.
• Beginning Yoga with Ferdouse: Monday, 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, 4:15 p.m.

Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C. Spence Community Center: 4768 Chaires Cross Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Sit & Fit with Judy: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Ft. Braden Community Center: 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Senior Fitness with Wendy: Monday & Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.

Lake Jackson Community Center: 3840 N. Monroe., Ste. 301
Mindful Movement with Lori: Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Beginning Yoga with Lori: Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.

Miccosukee Community Center: 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:15 a.m.

Woodville Community Center: 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Senior Fitness with Llona: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

Adult Ballet
(Anticipate returning in September)
Learn basic ballet techniques, while experiencing the joy of expression and movement. No previous experience necessary! $2 (50+), $3 (others).

Beginning Ballroom and Swing Lessons
Fri., 5:30-7 p.m.
Dance lessons include Ballroom, Swing, the Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, and Cha Cha. No partner needed. Meet people! Have fun! $5.

USA Ballroom Dance
Sat. 6:30 – 10 p.m., 3rd Saturday of the month.
Come dance on Tallahassee's largest dance floor. Complimentary lessons at 6:30 p.m. All dances are smoke and alcohol free. Dance nights with paid entry: $10/USAB Dance members, $16/non-members, and $5 for students with valid IDs. For more info, visit: www.usadance6010.org or email: info@usadance6010.org

Capital Twirlers Square Dance
Mon. at 6 -8 p.m.
Mainstream and plus level square dancing. Level adjusted to fit dancers' skills. Non-member donation: $5. Non-dancing visitors welcome to watch for free. Lessons given annually. Visit Facebook.com/Tallahasseetwirlers or call Libby at 850-566-2117.

Contra Dance (Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance)
(Will return in September)
Fri. 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Jigs, reels, and all kinds of fun. Moves similar to square dance with a caller instructing each dance before the music begins. $10/adults, $9/seniors, $6/students, kids under 12 free. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers should arrive by 7:15 p.m. Visit Tallydancer.com for upcoming dates.

Are you 50 or older? Ready for new adventures? Do you enjoy being outdoors? Want to meet people with similar interests? Yes? Then this program is for you! Monthly programs feature workshops on specific outdoor skills, hands-on opportunities and field trips to outstanding local/regional destinations. Perfect for beginners or those who haven't tried a particular pursuit in a while. Enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, outdoor photography, fishing, camping, nature viewing, and geocaching. Visit springs, caverns, rivers, beaches, forests, and botanical gardens. The LifeLong Outdoor Pursuits program is offered by the Tallahassee Senior Center and sponsored in part by Leon County Government. For more information or to be added to our email newsletter, email Betty.Morales@talgov.com or call 850-891-4065.

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All sessions are $2 unless otherwise noted.

Billiards

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Billiards is available for participants of all skill levels. Drop in to spend time with friends or meet new acquaintances.

Pickleball

Wednesdays and Fridays, 11:30am - 4:00pm, lessons offered on Wednesdays at 11:30am
Pickleball uses hard racquets, whiffle balls and the lower mini tennis nets, making it one of America's fastest growing sports. Staff will set up nets and provide balls. A challenge court will be established for competitive play. Lessons offered Wednesdays, 2:00pm. Times may be subject to change due to other activities.

Table Tennis

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:30pm
Casual, informal games. New players welcome. No pre-registration required.

Duplicate Bridge Clubs:

These games are for competitive bridge players. Games are played under the auspices of the American Contract Bridge League. A director runs the games in which two or more hands are played per round. At the end of the game, a computer prints out the results of how players did compared to other players, and computes the points won. These games are open to all players for a nominal fee to cover expenses. Interested players are invited to join the fun.

Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 1:00 – 5:00pm
For more information, and other bridge events organized around town, visit www.tdbc.info.

Bridge Lessons
Rotating Schedule (visit www.tdbc.info)
Bridge lessons, taught by the Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club, are provided at various levels.