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Lifelong Learning classes
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PUBLICATION
Lifelong Learning classes require

registration and payment one week
before the first class. Classes are held
at the Tallahassee Senior Center and
cost is $4 (55+) or $5 others, unless
noted. To register call 891-4018 or
email: chuck.lee@talgov.com.
Active Living is a bi-monthly

publication of the Tallahassee
Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
St, Tallahassee, FL 32303.
850-891-4000.
COMPUTER AND
TECHNOLOGY CLASSES
GOLD STARS: ADVANCED

ACTING WORKSHOPS FOR
SENIORS
Interested in taking computer

classes? Stop by TSC and complete
an application to access your skill
level or call 891-4008 to request an
application be emailed to you. A
variety of classes are offered
through ACE (Adult Community
Education). If you have a laptop
you, are welcome to bring it to class.
If there are multiple class dates
listed, that is how many times the
class meets sorry, you cannot select
a single date. The following
six-week courses are $12 (55+) or $18
others. Register with
Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call
891-4008. Reserve now.
Thursdays, May 14 June 18, 1:30 3:30 p.m.

Westminster Oaks Parry Center,
Lower Level Theatre, 4449 Meandering Way
Workshop is a must for those who
enjoy acting and have some theatre
experience but want to improve
their skills. Class includes exercises in
interactive dialogue, acting skits,
improvisations and more activities,
all at an advanced level that will
challenge participants and bring out
creative expression. Prerequisite: an
introductory acting class or permission of instructor. $15 (55+). Wait list
only.
MICROSOFT WORD - BASIC

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays,
May 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 & 28. 5:30
7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word.
Please bring a flash drive.
CREATIVE SUMMER SALADS

AND DESSERTS
Thur., May 28, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Class involves viewing a DVD presentation by Chef-Instructor, Bill Briwa,
of the Culinary Institute of America,
followed by a guided discussion.
Class content will cover how to
make salads and explore the art of
creating delicious desserts.
WRITING WORKSHIP: JAZZ UP

YOUR NONFICTION/MEMOIR
WITH FICTION TECHNIQUES
GETTY IMAGES
The Creative Summer Salads and Desserts class on May 28 from 1:30-3:30
p.m. will cover how to make salads and explore the art of creating desserts.
winner of 25 teaching awards at the

Univ. of Oklahoma.
THE ART OF STORYTELLING
Thur., June 4, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thur., June 18, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Workshop focuses on ways to make

nonfiction and memoir more exciting by using fiction techniques.
Explore samples of strong creative
nonfiction and then write short
pieces using some of the techniques:
writing in scenes, manipulating
point of view, writing realistic dialogue, and triangulating the series.
Co-instructors, Donna Meredith and
Claire Matturro.
DVD presentation by Dr. Hannah

Harvey, internationally recognized
storyteller and award winning professor, provides insights into what is
involved in telling a good story and
explains the storytelling triangle.
EVENTS THAT CHANGED

HISTORY
Thur., June 11, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Class examines: Two Brothers Take a
Flight, and the Atomic Bomb Is
Dropped. Features a DVD presentation by master storyteller and celebrated professor, J. Rufus Fears,
class views The Lottery, and discusses the contribution these two
authors made to literature.
MASTERPIECES OF SHORT
FICTION
Thur., July 9, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Shirley Jacksons The Lottery, is
considered by many as one of the
greatest short stories ever written.
Flannery OConners Pulitzer Prize
winning story, A Good Man Is Hard
to Find, explores dark humor, the
Gothic, and the story as parable.
After viewing the DVD presentation
by award winning professor and
Emmy nominee, Dr. Michael Krasny,
THE GREAT BROADWAY

MUSICALS OF THE 40S AND
50S
Thur., July 16, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
The Golden Age of Musical Theatre,
the 1940s and 50s, produced some of
the greatest shows and most memorable numbers in show biz history. It
was a period of cutting edge
musicals whose impact is still felt
today. DVD presentation by Bill
Messenger, lecturer for the Peabody
Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, guides class through great
musicals, from Oklahoma! to West
Side Story.
THE WORLDS GREATEST

GEOLOGICAL WONDERS
Thur., July 23, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Class examines two geological won-
2 SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
MICROSOFT EXCEL - BASIC

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays,
June 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18. 5:30 7:30
p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel.
Please bring a flash drive.
Sheila Salyer, Senior Services

Manager, City of Tallahassee;
Executive Director, Tallahassee
Senior Foundation
Rosetta Stone Land,
Managing Editor
Martha Gruender,
Coordinating Copy Editor
The mission of Tallahassee
Senior Services is to enhance
the independence and quality
of life for seniors and
caregivers through
educational, social,
recreational and wellness
opportunities.
Disclaimer of Endorsement:
Reference herein to any
specific commercial products,
process, or service by trade
name, trademark,
manufacturer, or otherwise,
does not necessarily constitute
or imply its endorsement,
recommendation or favoring
by Tallahassee Senior Services
or the Tallahassee Senior
Foundation.
For questions or more
information, please contact
850-891-4000 or visit
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TallahasseeSeniorCenter!
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Need to sharpen up your
photography skills? A variety of
photography classes offered. Please
bring your camera with a charged
battery and your camera manual to
class. More information at
http://www.maf1.com/dcc/. $5 (55+)
or $7 others. To register, call
891-4008.
ders, Iceland--Where Fire Meets Ice

and The Dead Sea--Sinking and
Salinity, both beautifully illustrated
and presented on DVD by Dr. Michael Wysession, professor of Earth
and Planetary Sciences at Washington University. Learn why Iceland is
a geologists paradise and why the
Dead Sea, which has the lowest
elevation of water on Earth, is dropping 1 meter per year.
Tallahassee
Leon County
ABOUT THE
SENIOR CENTER
For questions or more
information on the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation
activities and 15 neighborhood
venues, please contact
850-891-4000 or visit
talgov.com/seniors. Find and
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TallahasseeSeniorCenter. For
Leon County Senior Outreach
(a program of the TSCF) and
the LCSO Gazette, visit
cms.leoncountyfl.gov/home/
departments/senioroutreach or
phone 891-4065.
L E T T H E S I LV E R S TA R S S H I N E
Gardners advice to younger people is to practice good
habits: Bad habits are not
worth the time in your life,
he says. The best practices to
have are studying hard and
staying spiritual.
Alexia Swanson
and Andrea Palermo
Special to Active Living
Please join us in congratulating our 2015 Silver Star

Award winners. Each recipient is nominated and selected
as a Silver Star for his or her
life service after turning age
60. The 2015 class, as others
before them, exemplify positive living and community
contributions that make a
difference in the lives of others. Stars come from all walks
of life and they continue to
give selflessly of themselves
no matter what their age or
audience.
For Willie Gardner, 97,

practice makes perfect
Willie Gardner has been
hard at work since he was just
seven years old. For as long as
he can remember, hes helped
raise dairy and beef cattle on
his familys farm in Tallahassee, and 90 years later he still
tends to his cows two to three
times each week. Despite this
non-stop responsibility, Gardner somehow still managed to
make room for a distinguished
career as an educator, find
time for military service, rearing a family with his wife,
Juanita Gardner, and travel.
After serving in the Air
Force during World War II,
Gardner came home and
earned bachelors and masters degrees in education
from Florida A&M University.
He went on to lead one elementary and three high
schools, and was recognized in
2010 as a FAMU dedicated
Hats Off to Thelma E. G.

Lawrence, 95
Gardner
scholar an honor that included induction into the FAMU College of Education Gallery of Distinction.
Gardner always found time
to mix his knack for agriculture with his passion for education. While serving as principal at Raney Elementary
School, for example, he built a
flourishing garden on the
school campus. His leadership
as a mentor also extended
beyond the classroom, helping
young males grow in other
aspects of their lives through
his leadership as scoutmaster
of Boy Scout Troop 161.
Now that his four children
have grown into FAMU graduates and he is retired, Gardner
keeps active as a class leader
at Bethel Baptist Church,
where he practices his faith, is
a Steward, and keeps members informed about ministry
events. In his free time Gardner enjoys exploring new
places, and on a recent trip to
San Francisco he discovered
his favorite city! So far, his
travel has taken him to 45
states.
Education has always been

a priority for Thelma Lawrence. She never let anything
stand in the way of her own
education not even the burden of walking 20 miles to
school during the era of segregation, watching white children take the bus. After overcoming that challenge, she
went on to spend 38 years
teaching others to overcome
the challenges of life.
The Lincoln High School
graduate embarked on a lifetime as an educator after she
earned her bachelors and
masters degrees in elementary education from Florida
A&M. Interestingly, her years
at FAMU spanned a historic
period as the school transitioned from a college into a
full-fledged university.
Lawrence then dedicated
nearly 40 years educating
hundreds of students at several schools, teaching grades 1
8. Its no wonder she wholeheartedly believes everyone
should obtain an education.
Even after she retired, Aunt
Thelma as she is known by
so many in the community
continued to nurturing college
students by feeding them,
taking them to church, and
just being there for them.
Her passion for education
Lawrence
was shared by her husband of

70 years, Freedman, who was
a school principal. He passed
away in 2013 and Lawrence
fondly recalls that the foundation for their life-long love
was always trying to understand and serve each others
needs. For years, Thelma and
Freedman spent time after
work catching crabs and fish

for cookouts with the community.
Aunt Thelma was considered such an outstanding cook
that church groups competed
to have her cook for their
eventsjust ask folks at Bethel AME Church where Lawrence has been an active member for more than 80 years.
Lawrence also chaired the
church Hospitality and the
Stewardess Board #3 committees.
Advice from this 2015 Silver Star to younger generations: Respect elders and
learn from their wisdom. Most
importantly, always do whatever you can to help people.
A wonderful cook, hostess,
nurturer and exercise enthusiast, Aunt Thelma is truly an
inspiration who proves the
impact education can have on
a persons life.
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L E T T H E S ILV E R S TA R S S HI N E
Country roots and army
suits, Ed Walters, 87
Ed Walters picked up the
first postage stamp for his
collection in 1956 while he was
stationed in Alaska with the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
As the stamp collection grew
Walters pasted his stories
together, each stamp marking
a new experience over his 21
years of military service and
throughout his post-military
life.
Before serving in the Army,
Walters worked on his familys
Kentucky farm. Later, he
would document his young
adult life in a book called
Kentucky Roots, in which he
shared stories ranging from
farm work and walking barefoot to grade school to serving
his country across the globe.
Back in Kentucky he studied
mechanical engineering, and
later industrial engineering
and management at New York
University. With his degrees in
hand, he spent 19 years teaching math to high school students.
Walters lessons werent
confined to public schools. He
also led Sunday school classes,
welcoming the opportunity to
be a spiritual leader and help
his students connect with God.
Today, his involvement with
the church remains a large
part of his life, whether at
Sunday services or during
hospital visits ministering to
patients.
Also a 15-year volunteer
with One Blood, Tallahassees
blood center, Walters has been
able to influence numerous
people to donate to the cause.
This 2015 Silver Star says One
Blood provides a way for him
not only to help those in need,
but also to keep his own body
healthy and revitalized. And
being a member of the TSC
Stamp & Cover Club for 27
years keeps him involved with
his passion of collecting.
Life is also about living the
example. Its about loving and
sharing with those closest to
you. This past Easter was a
Ed Walters
Nancy Johnson
particularly special day for

Walters and his wife Anna as
they celebrated their 62nd
wedding anniversary. Walters
beams with excitement when
talking about celebration with
Anna and their three children,
four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Nothing
truly competes with the opportunity to spend more time with
loved ones and watching our
children nurture their families, he says thoughtfully.
shes indispensable.
These days, you can find
Johnson giving voice to her
artistic side at the Tallahassee
Senior Centers drawing and
watercolor class and expressing her more tranquil
side as a long-time volunteer
for the Tai Chi Society, where
she has served as set leader
for more than 15 years.
Johnsons greatest adventure she says is life with (husband) Craig. We married in
1952, with no limits on the
future. She spent a few years
as the wife of an Airman in
Illinois, and then the pair
started a less conventional
quest: traveling with a carnival. No, they werent really
carnies, but Craig helped
assemble and pack up rides
while Nancy sold tickets. By
working together, they kept
love in their hearts and food
on the table.
Eventually finding her way
to Leon County Schools, our
2015 Silver Star worked as a
speech language pathologist
for 30 years, helping countless
capital city school children
improve their verbal communication skills.
Now married for 62 happy
years, Nancy and Craig Johnson enjoy their two children,
four grandchildren and one
great-grandson.
So whats her secret to a
long and prosperous life? With
Its all colorful for Nancy

Johnson, 87
This lady is an outstanding
example of something you
dont see much of these days: a
life of blissful balance. Nancy
Johnson maintains an ideal
mix of family, activities, community organizations and the
serenity of Tai Chi.
Johnson started building
her resume three-quarters
of a century ago, when she
started her first job at age 12
and never looked back. She
worked everywhere from
departments stores to a munitions factory, with many years
as a camp counselor with the
Girl Scouts. She enjoys life
with an exceptional sense of
humor, and admits to sometimes feeling like an encyclopedia of information that no
one wants to read but her
friends and family insist that
D.W. and
Hazel
Harris
characteristic humor, Johnson

explains, Keep healthy, keep
busy, and most importantly
dont die.
Hazel and D.W. Harris, 84

and 85, Serve with
Amazing Grace
Some things in life just go
together like the fixings of a
fine recipe. Hazel and D.W.
Harris are a shining example
of two ingredients that when
blended together, make a creation you just want to share!
This amazing couple continues
to make life fuller for others.
The duo retired this year
from cooking for their church
senior group. For more than
two decades, D.W. and Hazel
served warm meals and even
warmer smiles at Generations
Church (previously Oak City
Church), where they have
been members for 32 years.
Over the last 24 years, this
generous couple dished out
almost 17,000 meals, cooking
for seniors, youth groups and
special gatherings or occasions. Hazel is known for adding her own special flair to
each recipe, making every
dish one of a kind. It seems
that nothing can keep her out
of the kitchen, where her commitment to service and passion for cooking are in charge.
This pair of 2015 Silver
Stars still participate with

Keenagers (Generations
senior group) and D.W. continues to usher, along with
other activities, as he has for
more than 20 years. His spirit
of service began with the U.S.
Army in Korea, and after returning home, he spent 30
years as a Tallahassee firefighter. That same selfless
desire to serve others led him
to serving meals, side by side,
with the love of his life. The
couple helped organize and
distribute food through
SHARE (Angel Network) and
the church pantry. They continue to visit individuals in the
community who are ill or in
need of support.
Hazel and D. W. reared five
daughters and now enjoy time
with their 10 grandchildren
and more than a dozen greatgrandchildren. Their large
family is a testament to their
successful and inspiring marriage, now spanning 68 blissful
years. Its amazing to think
that it only cost $7 to get married back then, D.W. Harris
said with a chuckle. We were
married by the same woman
who married my parents.
Hazels tip for a strong,
happy marriage: Take and
give a lot, and dont go to bed
mad at each other. D.W.s
advice is a little more straightforward: When she says
something, I say yes maam!
L E T T H E S ILV E R S TA R S S HI N E
Another slam dunk for Edwina
B. Martin, 84
In her college days, Edwina Martins long black braided hair, swung
back and forth, just as she swung from
shooting hoops to hitting spikes across
the volleyball net. In classrooms and
with her teammates, the young athlete
absorbed valuable health education
skills, practices she would use and
teach to others throughout her life.
Martin earned her bachelors and
masters degrees from Florida A & M
University, did additional studies at
FSU and earned a professional degree
in special health education from the
University of Connecticut.
Her passion to inspire creativity in
young people drove her to spend 48
years teaching in public schools and at
her alma mater, FAMU. Perhaps the
most enriching work during her career
as a professor were during three summers at the Pentagon. It was a beautiful experience, Martin says. I researched womens activities and those
of the special population (today called
disabled).
She also earned a reputation as a
tasteful chef and event planner
through the many weddings shes
planned and baked goods shes made
from scratch a successful business
she managed from her own kitchen!
The 2015 Silver Star recalls that her
grandmother noticed how diligently
she cared for flowers and advised that
as long as I loved and treated people
like I did those flowers, Id be ok.
Martin says, between loving others
and maintaining a good relationship
with the Lord, Ive been able to stay
peaceful and happy.
Today, Martin teaches exercise
classes three times a week at Jack L.
McLean Community Center, and is
actively involved in Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Red Hatters Society, and
FAMU Ladies Art and Social Club. A
lifelong member at Philadelphia Primitive Baptist Church, Martin finds
herself involved in many ministries.
She shares with younger people,
dont let fear keep you from going
after opportunities. If you take the
chance, these experiences can deeply
enrich your life much as they have
mine.
Edwina Martin
Ed Duffee Jr.
Dottie Daniels
Ed Duffee, Jr., 77 hes first on

the list
ty. He serves on the board for Miracle

Hill Nursing Home, stays busy with
Omega Psi Phi fraternity, the NAACP,
the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference and the Tallahassee Senior
Foundation, which he served as president for two terms.
In his free time he enjoys fishing,
farming vegetables and spending time
with his family, and he is a deacon at
St. Marys Primitive Baptist Church.
He and his wife Alberta have a son and
a daughter.
Duffee has established a strong
legacy for young minority professionals to follow. He encourages younger
individuals to never take shortcuts.
Be diligent and see it through, he
says.
whole world. Sadly, in 1986 she lost one

of her beloved children. But instead of
letting her heart be filled with despair,
she filled it with people.
On her journey to turn sadness into
something positive, Daniels began
volunteering at a homeless center.
Noticing that the pantry was stocked
only with PB&J, she became determined to fill the void by founding
Agape Food Ministry. For the past 20
years, she has provided food to those
in low-income neighborhoods. Together
as a partnership with Publix, she picks
up bread and delivers it to numerous
apartment complexes and neighborhoods four times a week. She serves
others through affiliations with the Big
Bend Homeless Coalition, Lighthouse
Childrens Home, Westgate, CARE
Ministry and Good Samaritan Ministry.
Daniels actively seeks people to
help. With the support of an outstanding team, she goes into the woods and
visits tent communities populated with
those less fortunate, bringing food and
clothing and sometimes even taking
them to the doctor for check-ups. She
similarly extends a helping hand to the
elderly, ensuring that even the simplest tasks receive the attention they
need.
Each relationship Daniels forms is
unique and special, and she is working
to pass her philosophy to the next generation. She tells others, Always make
yourself available to minister to the
less fortunate. Because each circumstance is different, be careful not to
judge.
From legal work to community involvement to crossword puzzles, Ed

Duffee, Jr., always looks for solutions.
Duffees friends and family know
theyll always find a crossword within
reach, part of his daily practice to help
keep his mind sharp. His determination to find solutions isnt limited to
challenging puzzles, but stands evident
in his accomplishments.
After graduating from Florida A &
M University, Duffee enlisted in the
U.S. Army, spending three years traveling both domestically and abroad.
While stationed in Germany, he realized his desire was to become a lawyer.
In 1965, Duffee graduated first in
his class from Florida A&Ms law
school and landed a job with Floridas
then-Secretary of State, Tom Adams.
Duffee proudly claims the distinction
of being the first African-American
since Reconstruction to work in a professional position in the Capitol. He
was also the first African-American to
hold an instructor position at the Florida State University College of Law.
Duffees sense of justice is evident
from his career choices. He established his own law firm, was a founding member of the Tallahassee Urban
League, and served as member of a
Judicial Nominating Commission, an
administrative judge and an unemployment fraud prosecutor.
Even after his retirement in 2004,
Duffee remains active in the communi-
Dottie Daniels, 78, searching to

serve
Dottie Daniels knows that if you
want to help others, you cant always
wait for them to come to you. Sometimes you have to go out and bring
your generous spirit to them. Almost
three decades ago, Daniels turned
tragedy into inspired commitment to
others. As a result, she is now widely
known as the bread lady, helping our
communitys neediest residents make
it to another day.
Daniels left the mountains of North
Carolina for Tampa back in the 50s.
There she met her husband and together they moved to Tallahassee. They
each had two children, and this expanded Daniels family became her
Health & Fitness

The listed presentations, massage
and fitness classes at the Tallahassee
Senior Center are $2 unless otherwise indicated. For info, call 8914000, 891-4042 or visit our website at
www.talgov.com/seniors.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS!
FUN AND GAMES FOR A
HEALTHIER BRAIN
Staying fit!
Rubia Byrd
carries the
Senior
Games
torch as
family runs
alongside.
The Torch
Run kicked
off the 2015
games in
Tallahassee
and runners
led
athlethes to
a welcome
reception
hosted by
Anna
Johnson.
Thursdays, April 23 May 28, 910

a.m .
A unique curriculum each week
keeps your brain active, healthy, and
happy. Join us for fun, prizes, and
cognitive fitness. Presented by Matt
Hogan.
SELF DEFENSE AND SAFETY FOR

SENIORS
Thur., May 28, 10:30 a.m. noon
TPD presents an informative and
interactive program to help older
adults stay safe. Wear comfortable
clothing.
TOOLS TO QUIT: A SMOKING

CESSATION WORKSHOP
Mon., June 1 & July 6, 2:30 4:30
p.m.
Program developed by ex-smokers,
for those who want to become
ex-smokers. Attend one of these
highly effective class/support groups
if you are ready to quit smoking
now. Nicotine patches provided at
no charge. Offered by Big Bend
AHEC. Call 224-1177 to register.
CRMC PHYSICIANS SPEAK:

SLEEPING DISORDERS
Wed., June 10, 11 a.m. noon
The second in a series of lectures by
local physicians. Presented by Dr.
Rajagopalan, pulmonologist with
CRMC.
AGING AND EXERCISE

Mon., June 15, 11 a.m. noon
Enjoy the community outreach
program that focuses on educating
the elderly population about the
diverse benefits of exercise for the
aging individual. Offered by David
Eberhart, TMH Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
TSC Health Suite, 10 a.m. noon
unless noted
Blood Pressure: Wed. & Thur.
Glucose: Every Wed.
you to meditation. Taught by Leslie

Hanks' Yoga Unlimited.
Vision/Glaucoma: Thur., June 18

Offered by Eye Associates
MASSAGE
Hearing Screenings: Tue., May 12

(10 11 a.m.) Offered by Audiolgy
Associates; Wed., May 13 & July 8
Offered by Audibel
Pulse Oximetry Screenings:
Thurs., June 4 & July 2
Hearing Screenings and T-Coil
Checks: (to see if compatible with
the new TSC hearing loop) Tue., June
16 Offered by Audiology Associates
MASSAGE, MEDITATION
AND REIKI
REIKI
Tue., May 19, June 2, 16, & 30, July 14
10:30 a.m. noon, Susie Howell,
Reiki Master, and friends
Tue., May 26 10 a.m. noon, Norma

Reesor, LMT; Thur., May 28 10 a.m
noon, Ryan Sullivan, LMT
FITNESS
MINDFUL MOVEMENT
Tue., May 19 & June 16 10:30 11:30

a.m. Health Suite. Offered one Tuesday each month in conjunction with
Reiki, these encounters introduce
When: Tue., May 12, 10 a.m. noon

What: May is Better Hearing Month! Expo emphasizes the
interconnectedness of hearing and overall health as promoted by
the Better Hearing Institute. Participate in health and hearing
screenings, talk with vendors, take home a telephone for the
hearing impaired from FTRI, and enjoy the presentations.
Presented by Audiology Associates.
Tue., 11 a.m. noon. Taught by Lori

Roberts.
LIFE EXERCISE
BRAIN-BODY-BALANCE
Mon., 1:30 2:30 p.m. An activeaging fall prevention program specifically created to train and reverse many types of aging. Fuses
movement with neuroplasticity to
improve: balance, various functions
of the brain, reflex and daily skills.
Taught by Kathy Gilbert.
Tue. and Thur., 9:30 10:30 a.m., by

instructor Pomeroy Brinkley. Aerobics, light weights, stretching,
strengthening and balance exercises.
Suitable for everyone.
Fri., 11 a.m. noon, A gentle yoga

workout for increased mobility,
bladder control, self-esteem, and
mental focus. Taught by Bridget
Welch.
ation, and mediation. Wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat (if
you have one). $10 (55+) $12 others
PODIATRY SCREENING &

FOOT CARE
Thur., July 9, 12:30 2:30 p.m.
TAI CHI:
Wed. and Fri., 10 11 a.m.
ZUMBA GOLD:
CHAIR YOGA
MEDITATION AND
MINDFULNESS GUIDELINES
HEARING AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO
Thur., 5:30 6:30 p.m. $5 (55+) $7

others
YOGA
Mon. and Wed., 5:30 7 p.m., taught
by Pamela Hunter. Vigorous practice
for adults including poses, relax-
Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & foot

specialist cuts toenails and assesses
foot problems. 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.
Leon County Outreach

SOUTHSIDE OUTREACH
A wide range of no-cost health
screenings and a monthly Senior Day
is offered for adults 55 + in the Bond
community and in south Tallahassee.
Southside Senior Day is 10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. The events offer lively
and engaging programs. Each includes exhibitors, health screenings,
and lunch. Donations accepted for
all programs. For information on
Southside activities, call 891-4000.
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR DAY

Events held at Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Drive,
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Must make
reservation for lunch. Call 891-4009.
$3
Wed., June 3 Getting Healthy,
Staying Healthy Wellness Fair
No Senior Day in July!
WELLNESS CIRCLES
11 a.m. noon. Casual settings with
coffee and snacks for various health
related discussions, demonstrations,
guest speakers and health screenings. $2.
Jack McLean Community Center
700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819
Tue., May 12, Making Healthy
Smoothies
Tue., June 9, Program to be announced
No Wellness Circle in July!
Jake Gaither Community Center
801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940
Wed., May 20, Making Healthy
Smoothies
Wed., June 17, Program to be
announced
No Wellness Circle in July!
LUNCH & LEARNS,

LIFELONG LEARNING
All Lunch & Learns are 10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. and offer lively and engaging programs for adults 55+.
Each includes exhibitors, health
screenings and information, and
lunch. These events are a program
of the Tallahassee Senior Center &
Foundation, funded by the Leon
County Board of County Commissioners. $6.
Bradfordville Lunch & Learn participant Donna Guthrie enjoys a visit with exhibitor Alexandria Thompson from the Leon County Tax Collectors Office.
Access to local services and resources is helpful to many of the participants, but what keeps them coming back is the friendly atmosphere and the chance
to connect with other active, mature adults. I learn so much every time I come, says Mary Johnson who frequents the Woodville Lunch and Learn.
CHAIRES-CAPITOLA LUNCH &

LEARN AT DOROTHY C. SPENCE
COMMUNITY CENTER
At Miccosukee Community Center:

May 15 & 22, June 12, 19, 26 & July 10
CHAIRES-CAPITOLA DOROTHY
C. SPENCE COMMUNITY CENTER
LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY

CENTER
4768 Chaires Cross Road. Tuesdays,

May 26 & June 23
WOODVILLE LUNCH & LEARN AT

WOODVILLE COMMUNITY
CENTER
Senior Fitness: Mon., Wed. & Fri.,

8:30 9:30 am
Mindful Movement: Thur.,

1 2 p.m.
FORT BRADEN LUNCH & LEARN

AT FORT BRADEN COMMUNITY
CENTER
8000 Old Woodville Rd. Thursdays,

May 14 & June 11
Seated Fitness: Tue & Thur, 9:30

10:30 a.m.
MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY
CENTER
16387 Blountstown Hwy. Tuesdays,

May 19 & June 16
NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS
SITES
100 Ox Bottom Road, Wednesdays,

May 13 (a FIELD TRIP) & June 10, call
891-4065 for info.
Senior Fitness: Tue. & Thur.,

11:15 noon
Each class $2 (55+), $3 others.
LAKE JACKSON LUNCH & LEARN

AT LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY
CENTER
ALLEGRO
Huntington Oaks Plaza, 3840 N.

Monroe St., Suite 301. Thursdays,
May 21 & June 18
Brain, Body, Balance: Wed., 2 3

p.m. with Kathy Gilbert.
Canasta, Cards and Games: Tuesdays, 1 4 p.m., $1 per class
NOTE: NO LUNCH & LEARNS IN JULY
BRADFORDVILLE LUNCH &

LEARN AT WILDWOOD
PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIP
HALL
FORT BRADEN COMMUNITY

CENTER
MICCOSUKEE LUNCH & LEARN

AT MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY
CENTER
13887 Moccasin Gap Road. Thurs.,
June 4
Bus to Walmart: June 5 & July 3
Miccosukee Computer Classes:
Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 1

0:30 11:30 a.m.
OPTIMIST PARK, 1355

INDIANHEAD DRIVE
JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITY

CENTER
Brain, Body, Balance: Tue.,

10 11 a.m. with Kathy Gilbert.
Super Seniors Fitness with Edwina Martin: Tue., Wed. & Thur.,
10 11 am (no charge)
WOODVILLE COMMUNITY
CENTER
4501 Shannon Lakes Drive W.
BRADFORDVILLE FITNESS
NOTE: held at Bannerman Crossing,
6668 Thomasville Rd, Unit 14
Senior Fitness
Beginners: Tue. & Thur.,
10:30 11:15 a.m.
Intermediate: Tue. & Thur.,
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Class: Tue. & Thur.,
1 2 p.m.
JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY

CENTER
Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed.,

8:30 9:30 a.m.
Mindful Movement: Moving for

Better Balance: Thur., 11 a.m.
noon
Capital City Senior Games 2015
Ready, aim, shoot to win
At the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center, (l to r) archers take aim.
Leigh Ceci, Carolyn Faust, Sheila Salyer, Barbara Rodman, Rose Blackburn and Bonnie Abellera get ready to shoot
hoops.
Cheryl Bakker runs the 800 meter

for a Gold Medal!
Javelin thrower Belinda Wharton gets a boost from sideline cheering

enthusiast Bobby Ellison. Wharton threw 25.46 meters in 55-59 age group.
Senior games
Local womens duo serving Tallahassee

pickleball doubles to national audience
BY THE NUMBERS
Nick Gandy
Florida Sports Foundation
Larae Donnellan and Judy

Lyle are competing at the 2015
National Senior Games in an
effort to put Tallahassee on
Floridas Pickleball map. With
a womens doubles medal to
their credit from the 2014 Florida International Senior Games
& State Championships, they
qualified for the 2015 National
Senior Games in Bloomington/
Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota and will play in the crowded
and talented 65-69 age group.
It will be interesting, said
Donnellan, speaking between
games at the Lafayette Park
Sue McCollum Center. Judy
and I are training like crazy.
We play six or seven days a
week.
Donnellan and Lyle come
from creative backgrounds.
Larae Donnellan recently retired as a journalism and public relations professor at Florida A&M after a career in higher education that began in
1975. Judy Lyle is an artist who
made and sold her own pottery.
Since their retirements, the
duo exploded on the Florida
Pickleball scene and are taking
steps to shape Tallahassee as
the next hotbed of the sport in
North Florida. Donnellan started playing pickleball while still
working at FAMU but her
schedule only allowed her to
play once or twice a week.
Once she retired on June 30,
2014, there has been no looking
back.
Im really having fun as a
senior athlete, Donnellan said.
I have always been busy and
active in my career and have
always been competitive. Ive
found another part of me. The
spirit Donnellan brings to the
game is reflected in Lyle, who
has a strong tennis background
of playing at a high level. She
played on several league teams
over the years at the number
CAPITAL CITY
SENIOR GAMES 2015
Pictured and winning Gold: Diana Castelli, of Boca Raton and Eileen Tuckman from Boynton Beach; capturing Silver
are (on left) Judy Lyle and Larae Donnellan, Tallahassee; Sandie Crouse and Gail Spires of North Fort Myers (right)
take Bronze. Donnellan and Lyle head to Nationals!
one position and according to

Donnellan, is the best female
pickleball player in Tallahassee. Im a newcomer to the
sport, Lyle said. Ive only
been playing about two years.
Most of the top pickleball
teams have a tennis background.
Lyle seems to be the strategist of the Tallahassee duo and
claims she is still learning the
different strategies and shots
of the game. She watches
videos of top players online
and videos her own matches to
find ways to improve. In pickleball, you can improve with

age, she said. Its more of a
net game and theres not as
much movement. The size of
the court allows people to pick
it up and improve their game
in their senior years.
With Donnellans enthusiasm for the game, evident at
Florida Senior Day, where she
demonstrated with local partners and curious onlookers in
the Capitol Courtyard, combined with Lyles strategic
insights and talent, expect a
smashing success.
Other Tallahassee senior
athletes registered to compete
in the 2015 National Senior
Games, July 3-16, 2015 in
Bloomington/Minneapolis/St.
Paul, Minnesota (as of April
20) include Kermit Brown
(Archery), Barbara Goltz
(Swimming) Anthony Hardiman (Golf) and Carol Zippy
Wartenberg (Softball).
Nick Gandy is Director of Communications
for Florida Sports Foundation.
319 Athletes
9 Age Divisions
69 Volunteers
10 Torch Bearers
279 Gold Medals
46 Events
12 Venues
88 Age of oldest athlete, Bill Stowe,
Bronze Medal in Golf
14 Most Events of One Athlete, Bob
Keller, Age 81
73 in Golf, Johnny Lee Brown,
75-79
6:39 Fastest 1500 Meter Race,
Joseph McVeigh, 70-74
25.75 Triple Jump, Jamiya
Amuwo, 65-69
256 Highest Bowling Score, Richard
Leslie, 65-69
127 Long Jump, Jocelyn Lowther,
60-64
855 Score in Archery, Rick
Hardman, 55-59
86 Points in Basketball Shooting,
Doug Carlson, 50-54
81 Points in Basketball Shooting,
Leigh Ceci, 50-54
34.9 Meters Discus, Ivan
Maldonado, 50-54
315 Pounds in Power Lifting,
Michael Mitts, 50-54
40.6 Meters Javelin, Charles
Williams, 50-54
MANY THANKS TO OUR

SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Capital Health Plan
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Audiology Associates
Tallahassee Spine Center, Dr. Keith
West, D.C.
Visit Tallahassee Sports Council
Friends of Our Parks
Tallahassee Senior Center
Foundation
Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood
Affairs
POWER-PACKED
LEARNING
From starfish to scones, participants
covered the educational waterfront
The 6th annual Lifelong Learning Extravaganza attracted nearly 400
participants from the greater Tallahassee area, some as far away as Atlanta.
Fifty-one classes were offered this year at a variety of venues as far north as
Thomasville and as far south as the Gulf of Mexico. On-site learning and
experiences took place at venues such as Tallahassee Museum, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, Council on Arts & Culture, B Sharps Jazz
Caf, and the MagLab just to mention a few.
Participants enjoyed lectures, tours, outdoor
hikes, boat cruises, cooking and canning classes,
entertainment, sing-a-longs, dinner, and minifestivals. It was a power-packed week of fun, leisure learning, and new experiences. 2016 L3X will be offered April 4-8.
Whole Foods Market, OLLIE and FSU sponsored this years extravaganza
in a partnership with the TSC & Foundation, Leon County Senior Outreach,
Tallahassee Museum, TCC, and Westminster Oasks Retirement Community.
We hope you enjoy the memories captured here.
The guided hike of Leon Sinks Geological Area draws a large group of adventures for a
fascinating introduction to the wonders of karst topography. Hikers could marvel at the array
of wet and dry sinkholes, peek into a cave and see early spring botanical wonders.
What do you see in a day at Gulf Specimen Sea Laboratory? Its amazing whats in those tanks!
At left, this architectural

class takes time for fun as
they approach the
Governors Mansion and
The Grove. Other sites on
the tour included buildings
on the National Register of
Historic Places and along
the Downtown Historic
Trail.
Below, Scarlet (Lynn

Kimmel) pours tea for her
special guests. This popular
event at Taras Tea Room
presents a warm and
inviting room for tea
sippers, lovers of southern
scones and tall tales.
Westminster Oaks hosted
the beautifully staged tea
with just the perfect
ambiance.
Night of Creature Discovery finds class up close and personal with one
of Floridas own!
Tallahassee Senior Foundation board member Edna Owens (center)

and others find that the Lake Ella Growers Market offers fresh
produce just right for making a delicious meal.
Eva Carrillo-Crowdis, left, of

Simply Panama appears in
costume for dancing at the
first International Heritage
Festival at L3X. The colorful
and lively event brought in
dancers, musicians, foods
and wares from different
cultures in Tallahassee.
Participating from
Tallahassees international
community were the
Philippines, India, Ireland,
Japan, Italy, Mexico,
Scotland, the Middle East,
China and Australia.
2015 Travel Tours

Tours open to all travelers; all tours
benefit Tallahassee Senior Center.
Call 891-4004.
The Senior Center requests that you
complete a participation form prior
to all tours.
TRAVEL LEADERS
Please call Joanie at 850-701-3745 or
Rosetta at 850-891-4004 to book any
of tours.
PEACHES ARE IN
June 11, $77 pp. Ride to Fort Valley,
GA, for a visit of the Lane Southern
Orchards. Your Peachy tour guide
shares the rich history of the Middle
Georgia peach industry as you ride
through peach and pecan orchards.
Hear all about the crops grown and
harvested, then walk through the
packing house. Lunch at Peach Tree
Caf included. Tour also visits the
Albany Museum of Art and the 50
Shades of Gray exhibit. RSVP now.
Payment due May 22.
BEBOPPED AT THE SOCK HOP

July 18, $92 pp. Travel to Crestview
for this engaging murder mystery at
the Sock Hop. Dig out that poodle
skirt or those jeans and enjoy a
three-course meal at the Coach N
Four Restaurant before Sock Hop
begins. This Sock Hop has the usual
DJ, famous rock n roll star, giddy
fans, star struck teachers and a
principal with no principles! All
money due June 21.
BRANSON AUTUMN IN THE

OZARKS
September 21 26. $1256 single
$945 pp/double. Natchez, MS,
Ghostly Tour, Grand Jubilee Variety Show, Dublins Irish Tenors and
Celtic Ladies, Branson Belle cruise,
outdoor drama Shepherd of the
Hills, California Dreaming, Picnic at
Inspiration Tower, Hamners Unbelievable Variety Show, Branson
Sightseeing Train. $100 deposit due
June 2, balance by Aug. 25. Payments accepted.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL,
ALHAMBRA DINNER THEATRE
Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton.
October 17, $103 per person. Youve
probably seen this funny movie, go
see this funny musical that is so even
better! Enjoy watching three women; an overworked office manager, a
jilted wife and an objectified secretary, conspire to get rid of their
horrible boss. All money due September 17.
ROSETTA LAND
More than 30 travelers jump aboard the boat in Destin to watch for
dolphins. The Travel Leaders tour was a benefit for TSC.
WALK AMONG WOLVES

November 3. $96 pp. Seacrest Wolf
Preserve brings you up close and
personal with Grey, Artic and British
Columbia wolves. Cuddle a skunk
and watch playful Artic foxes in the
small animal areawhere raccoons
and other critters also show off their
antics. Then its on to Falling Waters
State Park for a Honey Baked Picnic.
Money due by October 1.
FLORIDA CHRISTMAS TOUR

December 11 & 12. $270 pp double
$320 single NON-REFUNDABLE $50
deposit is due by September 3. The
Singing Christmas Trees in Orlando,
Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales,
St. Augustine Scenic Boat Ride
COACH TOURS WITH

EMERALD COAST GROUP
To book, call Rick TOLL FREE at
844-333-6763 or Rosetta at 891-4004.
LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIA
WITH A TASTE OF HERSHEY
October 18 24. All inclusive price!
Per person/double $1495 ($50 off if
paid in full at booking. For payment
schedule, call Rick.) Chocolate
World, Tour of Hershey, QVC, Kitchen Kettle Village, Amish foods,
Mennonite Welcome Center for
Tabernacle Movie and Display,
Amish shops, Hershey Farms
COLLETTE VACATIONS
TOURS
All Collette Vacations tours include
Roundtrip Air from Tallahassee,
ROSETTA LAND
Margaret Hamilton enjoys Destin and Delphins tour with Travel Leaders
and Tallahassee Senior Center.
Fees/Surcharges and Hotel Transfers.
Call Rosetta at 891-4004. Visit talgov.com/seniors/tours and access
video tours.
ALASKA DISCOVERY LAND &

CRUISE
Featuring a 7-night Princess Cruise.
Sept. 5 17, 2015. Price begins at
$4,399. Anchorage, Denali National
Park, Denali Wilderness Tour, Luxury
Domed Rail, Whittier, Hubbard
Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage
Banff, Calgary
NORTHERN SPAIN SPACE

AVAILABLE ONLY
October 16 28, 2015. Price begins at
$4,249 (with early booking bonus).
Madrid, Prado Museum, La Rioja,
Winery Tour & Tasting, Pamplona,,
San Sebastin, Bilbao, Guggenheim
Museum, Santander, Santillana del
Mar, Picos de Europa, Covadonga,
Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela,
Avila
IRISH SPENDOR
CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN
SPACE AVAILABLE ONLY
Oct. 3 11, 2015. Price begins at
$4,549. British Columbia, Vancouver,
VIA Rail, Jasper, Columbia Icefield,
Oct. 29 Nov. 5, 2015. Price begins at

$2999. Dublin, Guinness Storehouse,
Blarney Castle, Killarney, Dingle
Peninsula, Cliff of Moher, Domoland
Castle, Whiskey Distillery
Silver Stars/ Sponsors

We Appreciate 2015 Silver Stars
Sponsors
BIG DIPPER
Eye Associates of Tallahassee

Capital Regional Medical Center
Audiology Associates of North

Florida
Capital Home Health
Carroll & Company, CPAs
Millennium Nail and Day Spa
Moose Lodge 1075
Radiology Associates of Tallahassee
STARBURST
LITTLE DIPPER
Florida Blue Tallahassee

Home Instead Senior Care
Allegro Independent & Assisted

Living
GALAXY
Capital Health Plan
CONSTELLATION
Centre Pointe Health & Rehab

E. Ann Cleare, Realtor, Premier
Homes
DQP Copy & Print
HarborChase of Tallahassee
Healing by Nature, LLC
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont
Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation
Sheila Salyer
Tallahassee Memorial Lifeline
Tallahassee Home Help Services
Music & Dance

LEARN THE BASICS OF TAP DANCE
Tue., June 9, 10 11 a.m.
Instructor Audrey Montgomery. Ball
Change, Heel Clicks, Stamps, Scuffs
and Shuffle. No experience needed.
Express your interest to Kristy Carter
at 891-4008 or Kristy.Carter@talgov.com.
DRUMMING: YOUVE GOT
RHYTHM
Thur., July 9 & 16 10:30 11:30 a.m.
Reduce stress and feel better. Musical
background not required! Bring your
drum or borrow one onsite. Facilitated by Mershell Sherman.
USA BALLROOM DANCE
Saturdays, 7:30 10:30 p.m.
Grace and Autumn Mathis would agree that nothing beats a good day
fishing.
YOU GET A POLE,

ILL GET A POLE
What better way to spend a
day during Spring Break than
fishing with friends at the Joe
Budd Aquatic Center? Thats
exactly what a group of Grandparents as Parents (GaP) participants did! Grandparents
and their grandchildren who
had a holiday from school
spent an enjoyable day fishing,
hiking and having a picnic
lunch.
First, everyone learned how
to bait their hook but most
ended up leaving that job to
the professionals. Then everyone grabbed a pole and headed
out to the docks. By the end of
the hour-long fishing session,
everyone had caught at least a
couple fish. But the honor of
catching the most fish and the
biggest fish went to the grandchildren.
They were also the ones
who found the most insects and
wildlife on the nature hike. The
half-mile long walk through
the woods was guided by Doug
Engel and his assistants, who
taught GaP all about the wildlife that lives in the woods by
Dance on the largest dance floor in

Tallahassee. Lessons provided at 6:30
pm dance night with paid entry. All
dances are smoke and alcohol free.
$8/USAB Dance members and $14/
non-members; $5 for students with
valid IDs.
May 16 May Flowers
June 20 Annual Black & White
Charity Ball Semi-formal
July 18 Hawaiian Paradise
CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEE
COMMUNITY FRIENDS OF OLD
TIME DANCE)
Fridays, 7:30 10:30 p.m.
Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun.
Moves similar to square dance with
caller instructing each dance before
the music begins. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students, $3 dancing kids.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
GAP SUPPORT
LUNCH
When: Wednesdays, May 27
& June 24, noon 1:30 p.m.
Where: Leon County Public
Library, 200 W Park, Program
room A.
What: Complimentary lunch
provided for grandparents
and other relative caregivers.
Reservations required for all
attending.
the lake. The hike ended with

grandchildren and their
grandparents running up to
the top of the dam. All the
grand-families had a great
time together at Joe Budd. In
fact, everyone wants to go
back again!
No partner or experience necessary.

New comers should arrive by 7:30 pm.
May 29 Sligo Line with caller Susie
Rudder of Gainesville
June 12 Smoky Hollow String Band
with caller Vicki Morrison
July 10 TBA
OTHER EXCITING DANCE

GROUPS
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
Mondays 5:15 p.m., $4; Thursdays
12:30 p.m., $2
Lace up your shoes and lets dance.
From country to pop music let the
beat move your feet.
CAPITAL TWIRLERS SQUARE DANCE
Mondays 7:30 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level square
dancing. Level adjusted to fit dancers'
skills. Please check website http://
www.squaredancesites.com/capital_twirlers/index.htm for details. For
more information contact Libby at
385-0608 or Leisa at 443-0887.
Monthly dues $12.50 per person.
Visitors always welcome $5.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
MAINTENANCE WEEK
The Tallahassee Senior Center will
be closed June 22-26 for
maintenance. The center will
re-open on Monday, June 29.
OTHER CLOSURES
We will be closed on Monday, May
25 in honor of Memorial Day.
We will be closed Friday, July 3 in
honor of Independence Day.
$5. Not only Ballroom and Swing

dance lessons - also included is the
Fox Trot, Swing, Tango, Waltz and
Cha Cha. No partner needed. Come
meet people and have fun!
UKULELE - BEGINNING
Fridays, 10:30 11 a.m.
Do you want to learn how to play the
ukulele? Bring your uke and learn to
play in a relaxed environment. No
reservation needed. $1
DANCING FOR FUN

Fridays, 2 4 p.m.
UKULELE HOUR
$2 (55+), $3 others. A fun dance for

any age group its our love of dancing that keeps us young! All types of
ballroom dancing. Come with or
without a partner.
Fridays, 11 noon
BEGINNING BALLROOM AND

SWING LESSONS
Fridays, 5:30 7 p.m.
Bring your ukulele and play with

other beginning uke players! Class is
designed for fun, playing together at
your own skill level, and learning in
the process. Review basic uke chords,
learn a variety of strumming and
picking patterns, learn new chords,
and pic up an assortment of ukulele
tips. No reservation needed. $2
Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts

CALL FOR ARTISTS
TSC is open Monday Friday, 9 a.m.

9 p.m. Receptions free and open to
the public.
The Tallahassee Senior Artist

Showcase is an annual juried fine
art exhibition highlighting talented,
mature artists residing in the Big
Bend Area. Selected artworks on
display at the Tallahassee Senior
Center and LeRoy Collins Leon
County Public Library, August
September. All visual art media
considered (including photography,
but excluding video). Artists must be
55 or older and submit an entry
application with fee by May 20.
Contact TSC Art Coordinator for
prospectus/entry form at 891-4016
or email Leslie.puckett@talgov.com.
TSC ART EXHIBITIONS

ART POTPOURRI
Through May 15
An exhibition of drawings, pastels
and clay by TSC artists. Awards
chosen by Amanda Karioth Thompson of COCA were announced at the
art reception on April 3, as follows:
First Place Charles C. Pierce, Second
Place Maria Balingit, Third Place
Hariette Bradrick, Honorable Mentions: Margaret Hamilton, Susan
Robinson and Mary Rogers Brown.
Guests at the reception chose the
Peoples Choice Awards: Best Use of
Color Nancy Smith, Favorite Landscape Nancy Smith, Favorite Portrayal of Animals Margaret Hamilton, Overall Favorite Harriette
Bradrick.
technique, style, color theory and

composition with various subject
matter.
WATERCOLOR
Tue., 9 a.m. noon, Linda Pelc; Tue.,
1 4 p.m., Linda Pelc; Thu.r, 9 a.m.
noon, Sue Ellen Knowles
CREATIVITY IN OILS AND

ACRYLICS
May 22 July 31
TSC Auditorium 2nd Floor. A wonderful array of paintings by TSC
artists. Art Reception Friday, June
5, 6 8 pm.
COLOR OF THE YEAR MARSALA
Mother and daughter Kay Kuhne and Amy Ting have been taking watercolor classes together at the Senior Center
for eight years. Although their styles are very different, they have both won numerous awards in the art exhibits
at TSC and other regional exhibition venues.
May 15 July 28
TSC First Floor Dining Room. TSC
participants create artwork and
photographs featuring the Pantone
Color for 2015 Marsala, a deep
warm red-brown color.
SPECIAL UPCOMING ART

WORKSHOPS
Art workshops require pre-registration and payment one week
before the first class. Most meet
once a week with a beginning and
end date. They are at the Tallahassee Senior Center unless otherwise
indicated.
NEW! DOODLE WITH A

PURPOSE, MILLIE
RUFFLES-SMITH
Thursdays, 1 3:30 pm, TSC clay
studio.
Session A June 11 & 18 (two class
meetings). Session B - July 2 & 9 (two
class meetings). Creative playtime
for the non-artist and the experienced artist. Millie provides a plethora of art tools and leads you
through creative process to an ab-
stract artwork that you will love.

Class fee for each two-class session
$18 (55+), $22 others, plus $15 art
supply fee for the two weeks for
materials used in class.
ENCHANTING CARDS, MARY

SARGENT
Offered monthly, on second Wed, 1
3 pm, May 13, June 10, July 8.
TSC clay studio. Make one-of-a-kind
keepsake, greeting cards. Materials
provided. No preregistration required. All skill levels. $5 each class
meeting.
WEEKLY STUDIO CLASSES

Ongoing studio classes meet on a
weekly basis and do not require
pre-registration, just pay the days
you attend. Instructors work with
individual students, and students
assist and critique one another in a
rewarding collaborative environment. It is recommended that you
visit the class and talk to the instructor before joining the class; the
instructor will provide you with an
individualized supply list. Studio

artists have the opportunity to
exhibit in the centers gallery spaces.
All classes are located at the Senior
Center unless otherwise noted. Call
891-4016 or email Leslie.Puckett@talgov.com for more information. $9
per class (55+), $11 others
DRAWING ETCETERA, BART

FROST
Thur., 1 4 p.m.
Learn basic skills, about materials,
rendering and composition with
demonstrations and exercises using
various drawing and some painting
techniques. Students work at their
own pace on projects of their choice
with individual guidance. All skill
levels beginners welcome.
DRAWING TOGETHER, MICHAEL

HARRELL
Fri., 9:30 a.m. noon (No class June 5
July 10)
Learn and develop drawing techniques, beginners and intermediate.
OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING

Beginners, Wed., 9:30 a.m. noon
with Charles Hazelip & Bart Frost
Intermediates, Wed., 1 4 p.m.
with Charles Hazelip & Robert DeWitt Smith
Explore your creative side among a
friendly, supportive group of painters. Work at you own pace while
receiving valuable critique from the
instructor as well as the other participants. The morning class is for
beginners or returning artists that
need to review the basics. The afternoon class is for people working
toward the next skill level, gaining
experience in composition and use
of color and value in paintings. You
are encouraged to come by class to
meet the instructor, discuss the
difference between oil and acrylic
painting, and learn what art supplies
youll need for class.
Regarded as a challenging medium,

watercolor painting will keep you
on your toes and the challenge of it
is part of the fun. As you learn more,
practice basic techniques and learn
new ones, youll be amazed at the
versatility of the medium and exciting ways to express yourself. Weekly
classes usually include short demonstrations, time to paint and constructive critiques. All skill levels may join
the on-going studio class at anytime
and work at their own pace, however beginners are encouraged to
attend a Beginner level workshop
before joining the Studio Group.
Drop by and visit the class to meet
the instructor and discuss art supplies needed for class.
PORTRAIT STUDIO LAB

Mon., 9 a.m. noon
Join fellow artists to practice the art
of Portraiture working from a live
model in the medium of your choice.
Work in a collaborative environment
to improve your powers of observation and practice skills. No instructor.
Lab fee $4.
CERAMICS
Tue. & Wed. 9 a.m. noon.
OIL PAINTING WITH ELUSTER

RICHARDSON
Fri., 9 11:30 a.m.
Advanced skill level. Oil painting
TSC Clay Studio, mold/poured process & bisque items, $2 Lab fee plus
cost of materials and/or kiln firing
fees.
OLLI explorations near and far

Fran Conaway
Discovery through life adventures thats one of the

missions of the Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute at Florida
State University, a program
for area residents over 50 who
love learning. What that mission amounts to is travel a
wealth of opportunities to explore our country and the
world through programs
planned for OLLI at FSU members.
Even as OLLI offers a dozen
courses in Tallahassee during
its three-week Maymester,
members have been on the
roadas near as Fernandina
Beach, as far away as Paris
and Normandy. OLLIs annual
Spring Trip drew 50 members
to explore a lovely oceanfront
town, visit museums, enjoy
On Golden Pond at the Alhambra Theater, take a cruise
on the Foxy Lady, visit the
Jacksonville Zoo, and eat at the
areas top restaurants. Proving
that OLLI spans the generations, the group included two
two-generation OLLI-member
familiesJenny Crowley and
her mother, Betty Huston, and
Paul Downing and Marie Cantwell, accompanied by their
children, Eric and Beth Carter.
While one group of lifelong
learners stayed in Florida for
their life adventure, another
group traveled to France to
visit memorials of war in Normandy and Paris as an extension of OLLIs World War II
classes. They toured the landmarks of D-Day, learned about
life in Paris during the German
occupation, experienced the
Memorial Peace Museum,
visited UNESCO World Heritage sites, and viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, Mont St. Michel
and Chartres Cathedral.
Also on tap for this summer
a study trip to Spain. A
group of 25 OLLI travelers will
spend nearly two weeks in
Barcelona in June to study the
citys striking architecturefrom Roman and medieval
defensive walls to Antoni Gaudis spectacular buildings to
contemporary masterpieces.
LINDA KILGORE
Under the tutelage of instructor Arlene Pabon, the OLLI

group will also visit Madrid
and Valencia, among other
important Spanish sites, experiencing the powerful and
potent cultural mix that is
Spanish culture. Preparation
for the trip through coursework and group meetings
helps ensure that travelers
have an optimal learning and
travel experience.
Filling out OLLIs schedule
of summer travel is the grandeur of the American West
featuring six National Parks
and other exciting sites, including Yellowstone, the
Grand Canyon, Zion, Lake

Powell, Salt Lake City and
Jackson Hole, the incredible
Bighorn Mountains and the
great Sioux Nations Territory,
Mt. Rushmore and Crazy
Horse Monument, Denver and
Rocky Mountain National
Park. Students who participated in OLLIs Spring 2015 class,
Our Parks Rock: Geology of
the National Parks, taught by
Maureen Haberfeld, will be
well prepared to make the
most of this trip.
For more information on
OLLI classes and travel activities, visit olli.fsu.edu or call
850-644-3520.
Above, OLLI Spring Trip travelers

Bonnie Litterell, Nancy O'Farrell,
Mike O'Farrell and John Kilgore
get set to board the bus to
Jacksonville and Fernandina
Beach.
At left, Immediate OLLI past

president Eileen Sperl-Hawkins
and husband Chris Hawkins enjoy
Paris during their OLLI tour of
France and World War II
memorials.
Senior Housing Resource Information

FACTS
Florida has passed New York in
population, growing by nearly 800
people each day in 2014, moving it
from 4th in the country to the 3rd
most populous state.
With more than 4.8 million residents
age 60 and older, Florida currently
ranks first in the nation in percentage of elders. Floridas senior population is expected to increase to 7.1
million by 2030.
73% of Americans over age 45 want
to stay in their homes for life; however, most homes are not designed
to accommodate the needs of people over age 65. According to the
CDC, thousands of older Americans
fall at home every year.
Residents age 65 and older are
responsible for 35.9% of homeownership in Florida and 27.4% in Leon
County. Nationwide, homeowners
age 65 and older have enough
wealth to cover nursing home costs
for 42 months. However, the average older renter cannot afford even
one month in a nursing home.
HOME OWNERSHIP
ments.
SENIORS REAL ESTATE

SPECIALISTS (SRES)
Bethel Towers
224-2486, 324 N. Martin Luther King
Blvd.
SRES designees demonstrate

knowledge and expertise to counsel
senior clients through the major
financial and lifestyle transitions
involved in relocating, refinancing
or selling a home. To find an SRES
in Tallahassee, please visit the website. Several are listed below.
E. Ann Cleare, Premier homesbypremier.com,
acleare@comcast.net 544-0109
Angie Goodman, Keller Williams
Realty- agoodmove.us,
angieg@kw.com 321-4666
Debbie Gerber-Mahan,
PrimeSouth Propertiesdebgerber.com, deb@debgerber.com 545-8164
Kathy Rivenbark, Coldwell
Banker-coldwellbanker.com,
sellingtally@gmail.com 386-6160
HOME REPAIRS
A list of resources available to seniors for home repairs can be found
at talgov.com/seniors.
The vast majority of seniors in the US

wish to age in place but most of
these seniors live in suburbs or rural
communities without access to
public transportation.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Choose Tallahassee, a program

designed to describe and market the
wide variety of cultural, educational
and outdoor activities in the area,
attracts retirees from other counties/
states/countries and enhances the
citys status as one of the top ten
bargain retirement spots, the top
retirement destination for baby
boomers, and one of the top eight
retirement areas for cities with
college football programs.
Home Modifications for Low

Income Individuals:
rebuildingtogether.org
Sources: usatoday.com;
elderaffairs.state.fl.us;
jchs.harvard.edu/research; eldercare.gov;
shimberg.ufl.edu; forbes.com;
choosetallahassee.com
There are housing resources in this

community that could enhance the
independence and well-being of
seniors by helping them remain in
their homes.
Home safety Checklist for

Seniors: cpsc.gov
Home Modifications for Seniors:
eldercare.gov
Casa Calderon Apartments

222-4026, 800 W. Virginia St.
Westminster Gardens
224-8021, 301 E. Carolina St.
Lake Ella Manor
224-1341, 1433 N. Adams St.
Miccosukee Hills Apartments
878-5844, 3201 Miccosukee Rd.
Miracle Village, Inc.
222-0561, 1208 Birmingham St.
Oakridge Townhouses
942-4777, 290 Ross Road
Gibb Mabry Village
574-4663, 2441 Roberts Ave.
Gibb Oakridge Village
942-4777, 274 Ross Road
Tallahassee Housing Authority:

tallha.org
Catholic Charities: ccnwfl.org
Capital Area Community Action:
cacaainc.org
Tallahassee Urban League:
talul.org
Housing and Urban
Development: hud.gov
Housing Options:
n4a.org (under brochures)
OTHER SENIOR APARTMENTS

Jamestown Woods Apartments
386-3006, 3150 Windsong Dr.
Granny Flats: eldercottages.com
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Foreclosure and Reverse

Mortgage Counseling:
tallahasseelenders.org
Help with Mortgage Payments:
flhardesthithelp.org
Financing Programs:
floridahousing.org
SUBSIDIZED
SENIOR HOUSING
Applications for subsidized senior
housing may be made by contacting
each facility below. All of the facilities are located in Tallahassee. The
last two facilities are for disabled
individuals but can include seniors if
they are meet disability require-
Senior Living Communities:

seniorresource.com
Search for Retirement
Communities:
seniorhousingnet.com
National Association
of Area Agencies on Aging:
snapforseniors.com
Retirement communities in Tallahassee are listed below. Some retirement communities offer meals and
social/leisure activities, transportation for basic services and have
assisted living/nursing home care
available.
Cherry Laurel Retirement
Residence
656-8758, 1009 Concord Rd.
Allegro Heritage Oaks
668-4004, 4501 W. Shannon Lakes
Dr.
Westminster Oaks Retirement
Community
878-1136, 4449 Meandering Way
562-4123, 3207 N. Monroe St.
HELPLINES
AND HOTLINES
Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873
Area Agency on Aging, Elder
Helpline: 800-963-5337
Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352
Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227
2-1-1 Big Bend: 617-6333 or 211
Retirement Living Information

Center: retirementliving.com
MEMORY CARE FACILITIES

There are several secure facilities in
Tallahassee for individuals with
memory care problems.
Clare Bridge
309-7500, 1980 Centre Pointe Blvd.
Harbor Chase of Tallahassee
531-0404, 100 John Knox Rd.
Tallahassee Memory Care
668-2884, 2767 Raymond Diehl Road
RESOURCES
Home Modification and Repair

Providers: homemods.org/
directory/index.shtml
Homestead and Low Income

Senior Tax Exemption: leonpa.org
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
Alzheimers Project, Inc.:
alzheimersproject.org
Tallahassee Memorial
Neuroscience Center:
tmh.org/services/neuroscience
Home Safety for Households
that Include a Relative with
Dementia: familydoctor.org
Dementia and Alzheimers Care
(including housing):
helpguide.org
ASSISTED LIVING
FACILITIES
Assisted living facilities are congregate living facilities providing at
least one personal care service,
meals and arrangement of social
and leisure activities. The list below
includes Tallahassee and the surrounding areas.
Brookdale Hermitage Boulevard
422-3397, 1780 Hermitage Blvd.,
Tallahassee
Bell Road Human Services, Inc.
539-8510, 182 Bell Road, Havana
Broadview Assisted Living
386-4300, 2110 Fleischmann Rd.,
Tallahassee
L & L Assisted Living Community,
Inc.
877-3527, 4211 Chaires Crossroad,
Tallahassee
Harbor Chase of Tallahassee
531-0404, 100 John Knox Rd., Talla-
hassee
Allegro Heritage Oaks
668-4004, 4501 W. Shannon Lakes
Dr., Tallahassee
Lindas Assisted Living Facility
980-7877, 2069 Dellwood Dr., Tallahassee
Magnolia House
875-1334, 1125 Strong Rd., Quincy
St. Augustine Plantation
309-1982, 2507 Old St. Augustine
Rd., Tallahassee
Westminster Oaks and Village
878-1136, 4449 Meandering Way,
Tallahassee
562-4123, 3207 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee
RESOURCES
Department of Elder Affairs:
elderaffairs.state.fl.us
Agency for Health Care
Administration (AHCA):
ahcamyflorida.com
AHCA Licensed Assisted Living
Facilities: floridahealthfinder.gov
Assisted Living Facility Checklist:
aarp.org
OTHER HOUSING
Veterans Homeless Program
521-5767. Helps with finding housing, two apartment complexes with
50+ units for homeless veterans and
about 100 slots for rental subsidies.
All requests must go through the
social worker at the VA clinic.
Homeless Shelters and Special
Housing Programs
891-4043. Contact the Tallahassee
Senior Center at the above phone
number to obtain information on
emergency or special housing programs.
Note: This information is not guaranteed to
be all-inclusive and does not imply endorsement of any persons, offices or agencies by
Tallahassee Senior Services.
Be a Key Holder
Please join the Tallahassee Senior
Foundation today. Your contribution
pays for programs and enhances
services. Mail or drop off your annual membership contribution at the
Senior Center.
THANK YOU, DONORS!

Tallahassee Senior Foundation
appreciates our most recent donors.
MEMBERSHIP
Seniors (55 and older).................$25
Senior Couple .................................$40
Supporter (under age 55)..........$35
Non-profit Organization ............$50
KEY HOLDERS
Diamond ......................................$5,000
Platinum ......................................$2,000
Gold................................................$1,000
Silver.................................................$500
Bronze ..............................................$250
Friend................................................$100
Thank you for being a key to active
aging! Send your contribution to:
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N.
Monroe St., Tallahassee FL 32303
GOLD KEY HOLDERS

Roy C. Young
Silver Key Holders
Virginia K. Craig; Dr. Mike Francis;
Myron & Judy Hayden; Phillip Welsh
BRONZE KEY HOLDERS

Doug & Melanie Carlson; Barbara
Judd; Dr. Clifford K. & Mary Madsen;
Jay McGlon; Andrew J. McMullian,
III; Edna Owens
FRIEND KEY HOLDERS

Steve & Yvonne Brown; Jennifer
Clinard; Dr. Marie E. Cowart; Enid
Davey; Charlene DeMarco; Dollie
Doty; Charles W. & Judith A. Ehrhardt; Cynthia Hall; Candace G.
Hundley; Willma Johnson; Ronald A.
Kanen; Audrey J. Kuehl; Earl & Beth
Lines; Elda Martinko; Mary Ann
Mathers; Drs. Bill & Alice Pomidor;
Dana Preu; Jane Quinton; Dr. & Mrs.
Terry & Marilyn Reisman; Kermit &
Kathleen Rose; Jo Ann Sewell; Josephine G. Smyly; Betty Soderholm;
John D. & Frances Stiles; Beverly &
Adrian Wells; William Wertman &
William Fontaine; John L. & Linda M.
Williams; Edward Wynn
MOTHERS DAY
DONATIONS
In honor of: Linda L. Meyer
By: Ms. Lisa Meyer
Tallahassee Moose Lodge 1075 donates $1000 to TSC & Foundation. Mike Stillwell makes the presentation to Sheila Salyer, manager of Tallahassee Senior
Services.
By: Steve & Yvonne Brown
In honor of: Mary Salyer

By: Ms. Sheila Salyer
L3X
By: Hazel M. Oliver
In memory of: Marge Potter

By: Mr. Phil Potter
In memory of: Ruby E. Rivers
By: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rivers
FATHERS DAY DONATIONS
HONORARIUM DONATIONS
In memory of: Ray Dean Meyer

By: Ms. Lisa Meyer
In honor of: Hella Spellman 25

Women You Need To Know
By: Janice Daly, Lisa Meyer
In memory of: Thomas Howell

Rivers
By: Mr. & Mrs. Tom Rivers
In memory of: Herb Jack Salyer
By: Ms. Sheila Salyer
In honor of: Pamela E. Flory &

Chuck Lee
By: Kermit & Kathleen Rose
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
In memory of: Theora Frisbee
By: Rose Blackburn, Lelia Doolittle,

Karen Inman, Sheila Salyer
IN APPRECIATION OF
AARP Tax Aide
By: Donie Ann Henderson, Lisa
Meyer, Barbara Pottschmidt
Capital City Senior Games
By: Judge & Mrs. Harry Anstead
TALL Class 8
Favorite Activities
By: Charles W. & Judith A. Ehrhardt;
Timothy & Julianne Hare; Carolyn D.
Hawkins; Virginia Horak; Ronald A.
Kanen; Darlene Wilke
Portrait Art
By: John Felton
Leon County Senior Outreach
By: Jo Ann Sewell
Swimming and Art
By: Enid Davey
See KEY HOLDERS Page 19
Be a Key Holder
THANK
YOU,
DONORS!
Continued Page 18
NEW AND RENEWING

MEMBERS
Jeanne C. Alderson; Joseph Allaire;
Maureen R. Antworth; Dick & Gayle
Arbes; Linda Ard; Efren & Emerlinda
Baltazar; Ellen Baxter; Bruce & Susan
Bechard; Andrea Billings; Gerald
Blaisdell & Onez O'Neal; Mary Blasini; Ron & Genny Blazek; Norman &
Ann Booth; Mary Bowers; Anna L.
Brandt; Richard Brittingham; Ken &
Sharon Brock; Carol Lynch Brown;
Ben & Carolyn Brown; Clarice Byrd;
Rubia Byrd; Jacqueline Chiricos;
Collier & Jan Clark; Dr. Simone Clemhout; Lillie K. Cloud; Claudia Coaker;
Martha S. Cook; Maria Lessie Correa;
Mary Lou Corriveau; Lloyd W. Cory;
Julie Costas; Eva Curry; Janice Daly;
Booker & Faye Daniels; June Davis;
Irene Dearden; Jim & Noel DeLong;
Nancy Dodson; Margaret Dowdy;
Gail Downing; Ed & Alberta Duffee;
M. J. Eibeck; Rashel Ellsmore; Ruth
English; Deanna Epley; Janet B.
Erwin; Dan Evans & Brenda Blackburn; Mary H. Falls; John T. Falls, Jr.;
John Felton; Viva Forman; Susanne
Fortune; Wynberne George; Nancy
O'Pry Gentry; Susan Gilson; Ben
Girtman; Beverly Glover; Lois Green;
Sue Hall; Patsy Hammitt; Elizabeth
Hammond; Timothy & Julianne
Hare; Richard & Ouida Harmon; Judy
Harris; Mary Harvey; Carolyn D.
Hawkins; Dan Hendrickson & Susie
Caplowe; Jean M. Hewitt; Dale &
Marge Hiedeman; Ralph & Barbara
Hook; Virginia Horak; Mary Howard;
Paula Hubbard; Billie Lee Hubble;
Betty Ann Huber; Mabel Huffman;
Rudy & Jeanne Hurst; Linda Husbands; Mary Frances Hutchens; John
& Susan Hutchison; John Kirk Jackson & Christiana T. Moore; Barbara S.
James; Mary Jefferson; Jerry L. &
Rauha Jessup; Polly S. Johnson;
Wendy Johnston; Shirley Joyce;
Dottie Katz; Mary A. Kidd; Herbert
Klepper; Hazel Lee Kleppey; Tommy
& Tadako Knight; Patricia H. Kraft;
Mark & Shirley Krause; Paul Lacarelli
& June Coleman; Ms. Dean C. LaFleur; Mr. John Laney; Linda S. Larsen; Michael A. & Harriett Lawrence;
Sandra Lawson; Dennis & Carol Lee;
Kathy M. Lee; Chuck & Muriel Lee;
Marcus Little; Patty Lollis; Steven
Lovasz; Edward & Frances Mack;
Charles & Ricki Maddox; Monheim &
Grace Manassa; Fernita E. Martin;
Jim & Susan Mau; Celine Melton; Joe
& Christine Mills; Billie Milner; Doris
Mims; Jim Moore; DeVoe & Shirley
McEwan Moore; Merton E. Munson;
Robert & Janet Newburg; Mary Ann
Tallahassee
Senior
Foundation
appreciates our
most recent
donors.
Thank you
Midtown Idol!
The TSC staff
receives a check
from Midtown
Merchants
Association
with Stephanie
Eldridge (Krewe
De Gras
Midtown
Tavern) and
Wendy Halleck
(Quarter Moon)
presenting
check to TSC
manager Sheila
Salyer (center
front).
Nita; Ed & Linda Oaksford; Anna L.

Ohlson; Hazel M. Oliver; Betty Osmondson; Gayle Paulie Pease; Jennie
Petrovski; Friedrich & Zina Peuckert;
Ida Pippin & Norma Smith; Dr. & Mrs.
Ira B. & Roie Price; Jane M. Quinton;
Sandy Randolph; Lee Rayner; Rick
Rice & Christine Koontz; William &
Patricia Riedell; Rae Roeder; Martha
Rodeseike; Dorothy Ryan; William &
Jeanne Ryder; Sheryl Salit; Peggy
Sanford; Bette Scaringe; Craig Shaw
& Lynn Griffin; Richard & Dawn
Shelton; Dr. Shankar A. Shetty;
Harold & Shirley Showalter; Les
Sipos; Gloria Jean Sleeman; Cornelia
A. Smith; Maralyn Smith; Margaret
Smyly; Jimmie & Nancy Spagnola;
Gwendolyn J. Spencer; Elisabeth
Spencer; Patricia Stanley; Barbara D.
Stebbins; James E. Stephens; Cookie
Stevens; Kathy G. Strubble; Etsuko
Sudano; Loyce Farr Sulkes; Chyrs

Sullivan; Gloria Swanson; George
Sweat; Susanne Taranto; Mario L.
Taylor & Margie McInnes; Robert L.
Taylor; Viola Taylor; Jack & Flo Taylor; Gail Tedder; Juanita E. Thomas;
Fred & Gena Varn; The Honorable
Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda; Sylvia
Walford; Kelvin & Patti Wallace;
Bernice Walters; Norma J. Washington; Charlotte P. Watkins; Rachel
Webb; Dr. & Mrs. John M. & Ada
Wells, Jr.; Karen Wensing; Deborah
Williams; Cynthia G. Williams; Jerry
& Janice Wise; Bob & Elaine Woodward; Marthine V. Woodward
Donna Wells, Vice President

Gwendolyn Spencer, Treasurer
Edna Owens, Secretary
Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D.
Doug Carlson
Mary Carroll
Ajay Chada
Jim Davis, CPA
Sandy DeLopez
Shirley Gooding-Butler
Scott Harrell
Elda Martinko
Lew Wilson
Bryan Desloge, Emeritus
A.J. (Andy) McMullian, Emeritus
Sarah Neeley, Emeritus
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
FOUNDATION BOARD
MEMBERS
SENIOR SERVICES
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Linda Roberts, President
Emily Millett, Chair

Jill Sandler, Vice Chair
Peter Piper, Secretary

Nancy Daws
Pamela Flory
Harry Fordham
Dr. Mike Francis
Patricia Parkhurst
Annie Rolle
Andrea Rosser
Dr. Antonio Terracciano
Freida Travis
Ed Vertuno
Mae Williams
A copy of the official registration and

financial information may be obtained from
the Division of Consumer Services by calling
toll free (800-435-7352) within the state or
visiting www.800helpfla.com. Registration
does not imply endorsement, approval, or
recommendation by the state. Registration
#CH8035.
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES

CALENDAR OF WEEKLY PROGRAMS | MAY 11 JUNE 13, 2015
MONDAY
8:30
8:30
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:00
12:00
12:00
12:30
1:15
1:30
1:30
5:15
5:30
6:30
7:00
7:00
Fitness at Woodville
Fitness at Chaires
Crafting Bee
Portraiture
French: Continuing A
French: Advanced
SHINE (by appointment)
Fitness at Fort Braden
French: True Beginning
Counseling (by appointment)
Senior Dining
Quilting Bees
Canasta
French: Continuing B
Brain-Body-Balance
Bridge 99ers
Beginner Line Dance
Yoga
TDBC Bridge
Capital City Carvers
Twirlers Square Dance
TUESDAY
9:00
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:15
11:30
12:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
2:15
2:15
2:15
6:00
6:30
8:00
WEDNESDAY
Watercolor Studio
Ceramics
Life Exercise
Seated Exercise at Chaires
Seniors vs. Crime
Brain-Body-Balance at Optimist Park
Beginners Fitness at Bradfordville
Wii Bowling
Mindful Movement
Senior Fitness at Miccosukee
Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville
Senior Dining
Watercolor Studio
Fitness at Bradfordville
TDBC Bridge
Canasta, Cards and Games at Lake Jackson
Wii Games
Ping-Pong
Mahjongg
Guitar
OA Support
SA Support
8:30
8:30
8:45
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
5:30
6:00
7:00
7:15
THURSDAY
Fitness at Woodville
Fitness at Chaires
French: Continuing C
Ceramics
Nimble Fingers
Oil & Acrylic
Seniors vs. Crime
Tai Chi
Blood Pressure Check
Glucose Screening
Fitness at Fort Braden
Legal Services (by appointment)
Pickleball Basic Lesson
Senior Dining
Pickleball
Bridge-a- Dears
Oil & Acrylic
Capital City Duplicate Bridge
Brain-Body Balance at Allegro
Yoga
Beginning Spanish
Spanish II
Family Al-Anon
9:00
9:30
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:00
11:15
11:30
12:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
2:15
5:30
6:30
7:00
7:00
Watercolor
Life Exercise
Seated Exercise at Chaires
Beginning Spanish
Blood Pressure Check
Wii Bowling
Beginning Fitness at Bradfordville
Counseling (by appointment)
Mindful Movement at Jake Gaither
Senior Fitness at Miccosukee
Intermediate Fitness at Bradfordville
Senior Dining
Canasta
Line Dance
French Study
Drawing Etcetera
Mindful Movement at Lake Jackson
Fitness at Bradfordville
Ping-Pong
Zumba Gold
TDBC Bridge
Writers Workshop
Capital Chordsmen
FRIDAY
8:30
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:00
11:00
11:30
12:00
1:00
1:30
2:00
5:30
6:00
7:15
7:15
Fitness at Chaires
English 2nd Language
Oil Painting with Eluster
Drawing Together
Tai Chi
Social Bingo
Ukulele Beginner
Ukulele Hour
French: Advanced
Chair Yoga
Pickleball
Senior Dining
Model Ship Building
Biblical History
Dancing for Fun
Ballroom and Swing Dance Lessons
Beginners Al-Anon
Family Al-Anon
Silver Stars Thursday, May 21st. Purchase your tickets with Tina Niggel (850) 891-4003.
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR SERVICES

CALENDAR OF BI-WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PROGRAMS MAY 11 JUNE 13, 2015
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
MAY 11
2:45p Poetry Group
6p Creative Aging
6p Inter. German
MAY 12
10a Hearing Expo
11a Wellness Circle at JM
12p Art Council
6p Performance: Voces Angelorum $5
7:30p Stamp and Cover Club
MAY 13
10a Hearing Screenings
1p Enchanting Cards
1:30pm NARFE
6p USA Dance Board Meeting
MAY 14
9a Fun & Games for a Healthier Brain
10:30a Lunch & Learn at WV
1:30p LLL-Gold Stars: Adv. Acting at
WO (PRR)
7:30p Tal-Kug Computer Club
MAY 15
1p Bridge For Fun
MAY 16
7:30 p USA Dance: Black & White
Charity Ball
MAY 18
1p Advisory Council
5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR)
6p Inter. German
MAY 19
10:30a Lunch & Learn at FB
12p Bookworm at Allegro
6p TDBC Board
MAY 20
8:30a Capital Coalition on Aging
11a Wellness Circle at JG
1p LCSO Advisory Council
3p Financial Counseling (by
appointment only)
MAY 21
10:30a Lunch & Learn at LJ
WO (PRR)
ALL Activities after 5pm are cancelled.
Please reserve your spot at Silver Stars.
MAY 22
MAY 23
CENTER CLOSED
MAY 25
CLOSED for Memorial Day
MAY 26
10a Massage
10:30a Lunch & Learn at CC
5:30p Basic Microsoft Word (PRR
MAY 27
12p GaP at LeRoy Collins Library
(PRR 891-4027)
12p Foundation Board Meeting
4:30p Mentor Up
MAY 28
10a Massage
10:30a Self Defense Course
1:30p LLL-Summer Salads & Deserts
(PRR)
WO (PRR)
MAY 29
7:30p Contra Dance
MAY 30
CENTER CLOSED
JUNE 1
2:30p Quit Smoking
6p Inter. German
JUNE 2
7p FFU Investment Club
JUNE 3
10:30a Senior Day at JG
JUNE 4
10a Pulse Oximetry
10:30a Lunch & Learn at M
WO (PRR)
1:30p LLL-Writing Workshop (PRR)
JUNE 5
10a WalMart Trip at M
6p Art Reception
JUNE 6
CENTER CLOSED
JUNE 8
2:45p Poetry Group
6p Creative Aging
6p Inter. German
JUNE 9
10a Intro to Tap Dancing
11a Wellness Circle at JM
12p Art Council
5:30p Basic Microsoft Excel (PRR)
7:30p Stamp and Cover Club
JUNE 10
10:30a Lunch & Learn at B
11a Physicians Speak-Current
Health Issues
1p Enchanting Cards
1:30pm NARFE
JUNE 11
10:30a Lunch & Learn at WV
1p Doodle with a Purpose (PRR)
WO (PRR)
1:30p LLL-Events that Changed the
World (PRR)
7:30p Tal-Kug Computer Club
JUNE 12
7:30p Contra Dance
JUNE 13
CENTER CLOSED
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER, 1400 N. Monroe Street, 891-4000

LEGEND - Class in italics off-site: A= Allegro; B= Bradfordville; CC= Chaires-Capitola; FB= Fort Braden; JM= Jack McLean; JG= Jake Gaither; LJ= Lake Jackson;
M= Miccosukee; WO= Westminster Oaks; WV= Woodville. PRR= Pre-registration Required; LLL=Lifelong Learning
Specific addresses can be located at http://www.talgov.com/seniors/seniors-satellite.aspx

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