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Active Living

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Senior Days can be found in Golden Review on page 5 and art classes are listed with full description on page 9. n Bradfordville Historic School House Senior Fitness Beginners: Tue./Thur., 10:30

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ZUMBA: Dance Fitness Class: Mon./Tue./ Wed./Thur., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., $2 per class (55+); $3 others n Miccosukee Community Center Bus Trip to WalMart: Fri., April 1 & May 6, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $2 round-trip. n Woodville Community Center Senior Fitness Class: Mon./Wed., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

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Job website aimed at ages 50+ Florida Jobs for Grandparents and all Seniors 50+ By Karen Best Wright, www.RaisingYourGrandchildren. com.

Florida has a website specifically to help seniors 50+ find jobs.

It’s called “Employ Florida Marketplace Senior Edition.” It is an online source at http:// silver.employflorida. com/portals/silver/. You just type in your zip code and the radius in miles that you are will-

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Many grandparents who are raising grandchildren have to quit their jobs to stay home to take care of the children, and many seniors have to go back to work just to afford to feed them.

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A love story: Legacy will continue helping seniors

By Sharon Davidson SPECIAL TO ACTIVE LIVING

Generous donors recently established an endowment in honor of William H. Moncrief for his constant dedication to Elder Care Services. The endowment helps secure Elder Care Services’ mission to “improve the quality of life for seniors.” It represents security for the future, as well as 30-plus years of passion for helping seniors.

Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Ward Moncrief, a native of Fort Myers, moved to Tallahassee in 1964 when husband, Bill, took a job with the Florida Department of Education. In 1973, the Senior Society Planning Council called for volunteers to help launch the new Meals on Wheels program in Leon County and Liz was one of the first to respond.

Bill and Liz grew up together but were not childhood sweethearts.

It was only after they became partners in square dancing that they fell in love and got married. Once in Tallahassee, they became a regular part of many community organizations. For 28 years, Liz devoted many hours helping seniors by delivering Meals on Wheels weekly and planning activities at the Adult Day Care.

She served five terms on the board of what was then called the Senior Society Planning Council, later to become Elder Care Services. Liz lost her fight with breast cancer in 2001.

Bill Moncrief, center, is surrounded by family members. Pictured, from left, grandchildren Catherine and Will, son Ward and wife Aren, in front, Bill, and son Marc and his wife, Sherry.

Bill and Liz were married nearly 44 years. He continues her passion for helping seniors and impacting their lives. Bill joined the Elder Care Services Board of Directors in March 2003.

Since then, he has volunteered for Meals on Wheels and fundraisers, and served on committees, including the Senior Volunteer Advisory Committee, which guides policy for senior volunteer programs such as Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions.

As an active participant of Elder Cares’ Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP),

Bill was a reading mentor to first-graders at Kate Sullivan Elementary School and

A friendly face at the Tallahassee airport, Bill has volunteered at the Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau information kiosk since it opened. He also greets visitors to the Museum of Florida History in the R.A. Gray Building one morning a week.

In addition to spending time with his two sons’ families and four grandchildren, Bill is a member of the Florida Heritage Foundation and volunteers at Trinity United Methodist Church. He says his secret to positive aging is definitely volunteering. “It keeps you busy and active. Volunteering has helped me get through the years since my wife died.” It is due to this reputation that the Tallahassee Senior Center selected him as one of their Silver Stars in 2005.

Yet it is his devotion to continuing his wife’s legacy of helping seniors that resulted in the establishment of the William H. Moncrief Endowment. Elder Care Services worked with the Community Foundation of North Florida to establish this endowment to honor Bill.

This endowment, administered by Elder Care Services, will provide annual proceeds used to assist seniors with regular meals, inhome services and personal care.

The endowment will play a major role in Elder Care Services’ mission to “improve the quality of life for seniors”. The advantage of this endowment is that the principal is invested and produces an annual stream of income for ECS in perpetuity.

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“Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?”

Quite well, I discovered, during a recent visit to the Fort Braden Community Garden.

Nestled near the Fort Braden Branch Library and the Fort Braden Community Center is a patch of land Leon County designated as a “community garden.”

An eight-foot wire fence encloses a 100-by-200 foot area, divided into 15-foot size plots.

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What: “Spring into Gardening’ at LCSO Senior Day When: Tuesday, March 15 Where: Fort Braden Details: To find out about starting a community garden in your area; call Hylton at 606-5200.

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Linda Nicholsen, Janis Piotrowski, and Dorothy Carr, members of the Fort Braden Green Thumbs Garden Club, helped initiate the effort to establish a community garden in their “neck of the woods” off Highway 20.

With the help of Leon County Commissioner Jane Sauls and Maggie Theriot, Sustainability Coordinator for Leon County, a dream was realized and has become a true community effort.

Just Fruits Nursery donated assorted fruit trees, now planted and growing around the garden. Plans are also in the making to add a bat house and some purple martin houses. The members of the community garden enjoy food, fun and fellowship during work day gatherings held throughout the year. Leon County Senior Outreach Senior Day participant Dorothy Carr says, “Participating in the community garden has been a great way to stay active and engaged in my community.”

And everyone’s invited to the next LCSO senior day in Fort Braden. Tuesday, March 15, it’s “Spring into Gardening,” presented by Trevor Hylton, Leon County Extension Service. Hylton also happens to be the person to contact to find out more about establishing a community garden in your area; call Hylton at 606-5200.

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Program helps resolve family conflict You may not have much in common with your siblings now that you’re grown. But there’s still one thing you share: your mom and dad. A new local program – the 50-50 Rule – offers strategies for overcoming sibling differences to help families provide the best care for elderly parents.

“Any family that has cared for a senior loved one knows that problems working with siblings can lead to family strife,” said Scott Harrell, a local owner of Home Instead Senior Care that serves Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson and Wakulla Counties. “Making decisions together, dividing the workload and teamwork are the keys to overcom-

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The 50-50 Rule refers to the average age (50) when siblings are caring for their parents as well as the need for brothers and sisters to share in the plans for care 50-50. Research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network reveals that an inability to work together often leads to one sibling becoming responsible for the bulk of caregiving in 43 percent of families. And that can result in the deterioration of relationships with brothers and sisters.

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The program features practical advice from sibling relationships expert Dr. Ingrid Connidis from the University of Western Ontario.

“Like all relationships, siblings have a history,” Connidis noted. “Regardless of their circumstances, most siblings do feel a responsibility to care for parents that is built from love.”

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Senior Games take Tallahassee by storm

By Ashley Annis The 2011 Senior Games filled community centers and parks around Tallahassee as athletes ages 50 to 91 participated in games and sports such as swimming, bowling, table tennis and everything in between. Event coordinators with Tallahassee Parks and Recreation together with volunteers worked diligently to ensure the games’ success.

Cindy Meade, one of the coordinators, reflected on what the event means to her, and why the work involved in planning the event was worth it. “It’s just an excellent chance to provide recreational competition for seniors in our community … oftentimes people think that it’s similar to the Olympics,” said Meade. “But it’s for all seniors of all abilities who like to compete and meet new people. It’s not just about being good enough; it’s about enjoying the experience.”

“It’s a great opportunity for athletes 50 and older, for both competitive and recreational participants to come together and compete,” said Ashley Edwards, the games coordinator and assistant director of TPRD. “We had a 91-year-old lady do the 100-meter dash; she was

age others to participate. “We’re trying to promote the sport throughout the whole state of Florida,” says Scott Landon, a table-tennis participant. “And this is an opportunity for us to do it right here in Tallahassee. I’ve been playing since I was a kid, so I started competitively in college,” says Landon.

“It’s good for Doris Starks gives her all in the 1,500-meter your brain, run. Starks also ran the 100-meter dash, and it’s good 200-meter dash and the 400-meter run. for your heart.” just thrilled to do it and Hal Fletcher, another finish and get the medal. table-tennis participant, It was just really neat says, “It’s great exercise to see her and her family at that event,” reflects and great sport. There’s camaraderie. We laugh, Edwards.

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It’s just a lot of fun.” serve as a gateway for Those involved in the further athletic competiSenior Games encourtion. The Senior Games table-tennis tournament age everyone 50 and over to participate, no matter served as a qualifier for what skill level or abila regional table tennis ity. Edwards says, “One tournament later this of the biggest things … year. Participants are don’t let the fact that passionate about their sports and try to encour- it’s called Senior Games

Inside: Top Dog, page 2 TSC’s Energizer, page 2 Save the dates, page 3 TSC Health Calendar, page 4 Senior Days & Circles, page 5 Seniors Play Games, pages 6-7 Membership and Donors, page 8

Walter Liddell misses a medal by a couple of points but encourages others to enter next year’s games without hesitation — and he’ll be back to try again too. Liddell says that the games enabled him to foster relationships and he’s now golfing with his new friends.

turn you off if you’re a young senior or boomer. I think a lot of people don’t compete because they don’t want to be considered a senior. It’s a lot of fun, you’re competing against those the same age as you, whether you want to be a senior or not, it’s just how people are grouped.”

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2 /Golden Review • Sunday, March 13, 2011 The Golden Review is a bimonthly publication of the Tallahassee Senior Center.

Sheila Salyer, Senior Services Manager, City of Tallahassee; Executive Director, Tallahassee Senior Foundation; Editor, Golden Review Rosetta Stone Land, Managing Editor Hella Spellman, Contributing Editor Susan Beason, Martha Gruender, Layout & Design 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.

TSC FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Ed Duffee, Jr., President Linda Roberts, Vice President Judi Taylor, Treasurer Mary Carroll, Immediate Past President Rocky Bevis Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D. Ann Camp Shirley Gooding-Butler Scott Harrell Elda Martinko Edna Owens Gwendolyn Spencer Donna Wells Lew Wilson Sarah Neeley, Emeritus Bryan Desloge, Emeritus

Aristotle Alfalfa McNickens, “Ari,” with owner Ruth Nickens, TSC health program coordinator, was crowned Tallahassee’s Top Dog on Feb 22. Ari is a Labradoodle and certified therapy dog who enjoys working with seniors and people with Alzheimer’s.

SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL Joan Guilday, Chair Patricia Parkhurst, Vice Chair Pamela Flory Mary Hafner Tracie Hardin Emily Millett Miaisha Mitchell Roger Owen Irene Perry Alice Pomidor, M.D. Andrea Rosser Henry Steele Al Sulkes Don Weed Adeline Wilkes

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Powerhouse of energy

By Marjorie Brenner When talking about Lori Roberts, the participants in her class offer lavish praise. Angelina Thornton expresses it this way: “She’s wonderful, very energizing.”

Roberts loves her work and exudes cheerfulness when describing it. The method she employs is called NIA, for Neuro Integrated Action. “NIA works the brain and body together,” she explains. “It incorporates yoga, the martial arts and dancing at the same time.

One other important component is music selected purposely to inspire and energize.

Music gets people excited about what they are doing.”

She plays jazz and other popular musical selections such as the Andrews Sisters’ “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.” “Class members just love it,” Roberts says. “Occasionally I sing along to the music.

I used to be a singer and I just can’t contain myself.”

“Lori Roberts has the most amazing and warm energy. She reminds me of Liza Minnelli. I love to walk into the room during her class to watch her smile, her grace and her passion for what she is teaching,” said Ruth Nickens, TSC’s health program coordinator.

With inspiring music as a backdrop, the students in Roberts’ class gain valuable exercise without feeling the effort. One participant, Wynonie Everett, age 74, declares, “The Chair Yoga class is just beautiful. My doctor told me if I didn’t exercise

YOgA CLASSES AT TSC n Seated NIA Yoga Tuesdays, 11 a.m.noon; suggested donation $2 n Chair Yoga Fridays, 11 a.m.noon; suggested donation $2 n Yoga Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.; $10 (55+), $12 others Please check out our other exercise programs on page 4.

Lori Roberts jazzes up her class with musical selections and she is often singing along — keeping up the tempo and encouraging her yoga participants to do “just one more.”

I wouldn’t be able to walk.”

There is serious therapy in the exercises. “In life, we do a lot with our hands and feet,” Roberts emphasizes, and “people forget to exercise them. When you are using your fingers you are using your brain. It all ties together.”

Roberts was born in Orlando, and she moved to Tallahassee at age 5 with her fam-

ily. She grew up singing and dancing at Young Actors Theatre and attended local schools, eventually graduating with a degree in graphics design from Florida State University. By trade a graphics designer, Roberts published the magazine Family Forum for 15 years.

She says with characteristic humor, “At what I consider my ‘midlife crisis’ I realized I needed to get out from

behind the computer and share my time with physical and joyful activity. My sister, who is a yoga, pilates and NIA instructor, inspired me to become certified to teach NIA. I took my training in Michigan, where we learned a lot about moving and breathing while incorporating the music.”

Roberts started teaching at the Senior Center quite by chance.

She reveals, “I just had a conversation with Ruth Nickens the day the center needed a yoga instructor. I was able to step right in.”

An enthusiastic proponent of NIA, Roberts says “The one most important thing about NIA is it makes you happy.”

The Tallahassee Senior Center (TSC) is located at 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303. For questions or more information, please contact 850-891-4000 or visit www.talgov. com. “Like” us on Facebook!

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Friday, July 1 Presented by the Tallahassee Community College Bands Benefits the Tallahassee Senior Center, Catholic Charities and Brehon Institute $5 adult ticket, children free

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Black and White Charity Ball dancers YiZhen Wang and Michael Webb.

May 14, 2011 Heavy hors d’oeuvres served from 7 to 9 p.m. $25 per person at the door Dance lesson from 6:30 to 7 p.m.

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Celebrating National Senior Center Month Sept. 8 & 9 For exhibitor or sponsorship information, call 891-4007

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Recognizing 2011 Silver Stars and Tallahassee Senior Center volunteers May 19, 2011 6 p.m.

At FSU’s University Center Club Tickets on sale April 15 at the Tallahassee Senior Center $40 single, $75 couple, $360 table of 10 Call 891-4000

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Games The Senior Games are an inspiration to everyone involved. From serious athletes to recreational competitors, medal contenders laud the efforts of each other.

Volunteers and spectators cheer for every athlete as the finish lap or line nears.

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It’s show time at the Tallahassee Senior Center. The second annual Stamp & Cover Show will be held the last weekend of March and is a free event open to the public. Dealers buy, sell and appraise; door prizes; and a children’s corner both days of the show.

Stamp collecting showcased By llona Geiger The Tallahassee Stamp and Cover Club will host its annual stamp show at the Tallahassee Senior Center on March 26 and 27.

“The show is a chance to bring dealers, but we are mostly interested in showcasing the educational benefits and in sharing the sheer enjoyment of collecting with the public,” says club vice president Ed Walters.

Before the Internet and even before jet travel, stamp collecting opened up the world to many young people, mostly boys and men. To a lot of seniors, stamp collecting was their first hands-on introduction to the world outside their borders, and the tradition of collecting helped them connect to an earlier generation. “My granddad had a stamp collection, and my dad started me collecting when I was 4 years old,” says Dr. Mike Francis, president of the club. “We soaked and sorted stamps together, and as a result I learned so much geography and history at an early age.”

Walters got interested in stamp collecting while in the military in Alaska, followed by stints in Japan and

Korea. “Some people collect stamps as an investment, but I just do it for fun,” says the retired high-school math teacher.

Collecting stamps and covers (envelopes of historic value such as those from private correspondence during the Civil War) can be both a hobby and an investment. That’s where the club comes in. The Tallahassee Stamp and Cover Club charges very modest annual dues and supports its members through a monthly meeting at the Tallahassee Senior Center.

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. and feature a short presentation but most importantly, the club provides a forum for hobbyists, a chance for trading, and expert help for novice collectors. It is the one place to go for advice on stamps. Sometimes a collection comes to light only after the death of the collector. Then an heir receiving the collection becomes keenly interested but needs unbiased advice. Many times the club has assisted family members with the valuation and sale of a hobbyist’s existing collection. “We help each other,” says Francis.

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Tallahassee Senior Center health happenings For more information on programs, call Ruth Nickens, R.N., health program coordinator, or Toni Walmsley, assistant health program coordinator, at 8914000. Unless otherwise noted, all presentations are 11 a.m. to noon in the Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.

FOR A HEALTHIER YOU n Drink Up! Dehydration Is Not Your FRIEND Thur., March 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Health Suite Presentation spotlights the importance of staying well-hydrated, especially as we age. Cold, fresh water available! n A Conversation About Health Care Mon., March 21, 10-11 a.m., Health Suite Forum in which to discuss concerns and current issues in health care. n Basic Meditation for Relaxation and Stress Management Thur., March 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Activity Room Learn some of the secrets of the timeless art of meditation. Feel calmer, more focused and balanced. Mats optional. Taught by Leslie Hanks. n Healthy Living: Quit Smoking Now Tue., March 22-April 26 and May 10-June 14, 3-4:30 p.m., Conference Room 3A Six-week program developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers.

Attend one of these highly effective class/

Wed., April 13 support groups if you are ready and May 11, 10 to quit smoking a.m.-noon. Audibel. now. No cost to attend; donations n Telephones appreciated. for the Hearing Nicotine patchImpaired es provided at no Wed., April 13, charge. Offered 10 a.m.-noon.

by Big Bend Florida TelecomuAHEC. Call 224nications Relay 1177 to register.

Inc. n Healthy n Pulse OximLiving Minietry Expo: Safety Thur., May 5.

First & CPR 10 a.m.-noon.

Thur., March Hopewell/Desloge.

31, 10 a.m.-noon, Activity Room MASSAGE AND You have been REIKI asking for another CPR class, so n Reiki here it is! “SavTue., March ing Lives with 15 & 29, April CPR,” offered 12 & 26, May

by Sally Davis, 10, 10:30 a.m.Leon County noon. Reiki by EMS. TallahasSusie Howell, see Fire DepartReiki Master, and ment will be on friends. hand with inforn Massage mation on home Tue., April 5, 10 and fire safety. a.m.-noon. Norma Reesor, LMT. Come for all or part of the event. n Healthy FITNESS Living: Florida’s Chronic $2 donation Disease SelfMary Stegman samples cool cucumber avocado soup made by Sadiqa Williams requested, unless Management otherwise noted of New Leaf Market. Williams prepared the soup as part of a recent “Eat This, Don’t Eat That” workshop at Optimist Park.

Program n Seated NIA Thur., April Yoga (Neuro7-May 12, 9:30 a.m.Impaired able about sickle cell muscular Integranoon, Activity Room Wed., April 13, 10 disease, its cause, and tive Action) Six-week program a.m.-noon, Health the impact on our cliTue., 11 a.m.-noon. helps individuals learn Suite ents, families and the Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor to live better with onEven if your hearing entire community. n Brain-Body-Memgoing health condiloss is minimal, you tions such as diabetes, might qualify for these HEALTH SCREENINGS ory-Balance Mon., 1:30-2:30 p.m. hypertension, heart no-cost phones distribn Blood Pressure at TSC. Designed to problems, cancer or uted by Florida TeleScreening sharpen cognitive and any other chronic discommunications Relay Tue., Wed. & Thur., balance skills. Low ease. No cost to attend Inc. n Sickle Cell 10 a.m.-noon. Medical impact. Bring water and healthy snacks Update and Screenvolunteers. bottle and comfortable provided. Must regisn Glucose Screenclothing. ter, 891-4045. Offered ings Wed., May 11, Dining ings Tue., 10-11 a.m. at by the Department of Room/Health Suite Wed., 10 a.m.-noon.

Optimist Park Elder Affairs and TalThe Sickle Cell Foun- NHC Homecare and Wed., 2-3 p.m. at lahassee Memorial dation provides the volunteers.

Heritage Oaks. All Hospital. n Telephones most current and usen Hearing Screenclasses by Kathy Gilfor the Hearing ful information availings bert

n Chair Yoga Fri., 11 a.m.-noon.

Gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem and mental focus. Bridget Kamke, certified yoga instructor. n Life Exercise Tue. and Thur., 9:3010:30 a.m. Instructor Pomeroy Brinkley. Aerobics, light weights and stretching. n Tai Chi Wed. and Fri. Beginner’s class 10-11 a.m. and continuing class 11 a.m.-noon. n Zumba Gold Thur., 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5 (55+), $7 others n Yoga Mon. and Wed., 5:307 p.m. Pamela Hunter, certified yoga instructor. Vigorous practice for adults including poses, relaxation and meditation. Wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have one). $10 (55+), $12 others

PODIATRY n Podiatrist Screening & Foot Care Every Two Months Thur., April 14, 1:30 p.m. Health Suite .

Dr. Gary McCoy, podiatrist & foot specialist, cuts toenails and assesses foot problems in the Health Suite. Doctor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and secondary insurance, which may cover costs for this service if you have diabetes, vascular disease, neuropathy, renal failure, MS, or are on blood thinner Coumadin. Otherwise, $25 flat fee applies. No appointment necessary.

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Senior Days & Wellness Circles A wide range of nocost health screenings and monthly Senior Days are offered for adults 55+ in the Bond community, south Tallahassee and throughout Leon County. Donations accepted. For information on Southside activities, call 891-4000. For information on Leon County Senior Outreach events, contact Susan Davis, LCSO coordinator, 891-4065.

SENIOR DAYS IN AND AROUND TALLAHASSEE All Senior Days are held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and include a catered lunch.

Suggested lunch donation $6; exceptions noted. * Indicates event is sponsored by Leon County Senior Outreach, a program of Tallahassee Senior Foundation. n Bradfordville Senior Day* at Wildwood Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Road Wed., March 9, “Beekeeper Bob Shares the Secret Lives of Bees,” by Bob Livingston.

Wed., April 13, “Exciting Searches From Above,” by Deputy Lee Majors of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office Air Support Unit. n Chaires-Capitola Senior Day* at Dorothy C. Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Cross Road Tue., March 22, “Spring into Gardening,” by Trevor Hylton, Leon County Extension.

Tue., April 19, “Sustainable Living,” by Maggie Theriot, Leon County sustainablility

director. n Fort Braden Senior Day* at Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Highway Tue., March 15, “Spring into Gardening,” by Trevor Hylton, Leon County Extension.

April 19, “She Sang Promise: The Story of Betty Mae Jumper,” by author Jan G. Annino. n Southside Senior Day at Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940 Thur., April 7, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. “Exploring the Marianna Caverns.” Join us for a bus trip and tour of these rare Florida caverns.

See this amazing natural wonder with multiple levels and a wide array of dazzling stalactites, stalagmites and other formations inside its colorful chambers. $10 suggested donation includes your picnic lunch. Must have a reservation and space is limited. Call 891-4009 for information or to make your reservation.

Wed., May 4, “Be the Beat! Learn CPR” from Capt. Sally Davis with Leon County EMS. The American Heart Friends and Family class is not a certifying class but provides you with the skills and knowledge to be comfortable and confident to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator). Permanent brain damage/death starts to occur only 4 to 6 minutes after the heart stops pumping blood! The life you help save may be a loved one.

Learn CPR! Call 891-4009 for information and reser-

Maggie Theriot, Leon County sustainability director.

Phil Taylor shows wife Peggy the new cap he won at Fort Braden Senior Day.

vations. n Lincoln Senior Day at Lincoln Neighborhood Service Center, 438 W. Brevard St., 891-4180 $4 donation suggested.

Wed., March 16, Urinary Tract Health presented by Leslie Campbell, specialist in pelvic health with the physical therapy division with Capital Regional Medical Center. Exhibitors: Capital Regional Medical Center; Experience Works Senior Employment; Vocational Rehabilitation; Women’s Health Program.

Wed., April 20, Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention presented by the FSU College of Medicine.

Wed., May 18, TBA n Miccosukee Senior Days* at Miccosukee Community Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Road Thur., April 7, “Sustainable Living” by Maggie Theriot, Leon County sustainability director.

Thur., May 5, TBA. n Woodville Senior Days* at Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Road Thur., April 14, “Sustainable Living,” by

W. Indianhead Drive Tue., April 12, “Basic Do-It -Yourself Home Maintenance and Repair.” Home improveSENIOR WELLNESS ment professional CIRCLES Michael Callan from the Indianhead Acres neigh11 a.m.-noon (except borhood answers basic as noted). Casual sethome repair questions tings with coffee and and teaches some simple snacks for various home maintenance techhealth-related discusniques. sions, demonstrations, Tue., May 10. “Fire guest speakers and Prevention and Safety health screenings. for Your Home.” A memn Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul ber of the Tallahassee Fire Department will Russell Road, 891-1819 Thur., March 24, “Rec- provide critical information regarding stanipes for Seasonal Saldards for fire prevention ads.” Audrey Robbins, in your home. owner of Pan Handlers Kitchen at Lake Ella, n SouthWood Commuhelps us welcome the nity Center, 4675 Grove warm weather as she Park Drive, 656-8750 demonstrates recipes for Wed., March 23, “How making spring salads to Meditate.” Pam Huntand dressings. er, yoga instructor, will Thur., April 28. “Spiri- demonstrate how this tuality and Health.” Dr. simple but powerful Frank Orlando, resident practice can help you physician from TMH overcome stress and find Family Practice, dispeace of mind, creatcusses the relationship ing a positive impact on between our spiritual your overall health. belief system and our Wed., April 27, “Our physical health.

Location in the Unin Jake Gaither Comverse.” Bruce French, munity Center, 801 Tallahassee AstroBragg/Tanner Drive, nomical Society. Our 891-3940 knowledge of Earth has Wed., March 16. “Safe- expanded radically in Guard our Seniors.” the last century and this Allison Bryant, Floripresentation helps us da Department of Elder gain perspective of our Affairs, shares valulittle planet in relationable information about ship to the universe. protecting vulnerable seniors from financial ADDITIONAL abuse by unscrupulous SOUTHSIDE SERVICES agents and scam artn Smith-Williams ists.

Wed., April 20. “Senior Neighborhood Service Center, 2295 Pasco St. Safety.” Officer HartWed., April 13 and ley, Tallahassee Police May 11, 10 a.m.-noon.

Department, shares valuable information on Blood pressure and blood glucose screenings how seniors can proprovided by Tallahassee tect themselves against Senior Center and Intercrime. n Optimist Park (11:30 im Healthcare. a.m.-12:30 p.m.), 1355 Wed, April 13 and

May 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Diabetes Education and Support Group.

Focuses on issues that concern diabetics, such as obtaining supplies, eating properly, obtaining optimal health and quality of life. Hear expert speakers and share personal stories.

This group is a partnership of The Tallahassee Senior Center and “Diabetes and You.”

SPECIAL EVENTS n Optimist Park Community Center, 1355 W. Indianhead Drive.

Tue., March 29, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., “Active Aging Health Fair.”

Guest speaker Dr. Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D., chair and professor of geriatrics at the FSU College of Medicine, shares information on the healthy rewards of an active lifestyle. FSU Department of Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences will offer a variety of health screenings. n Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Drive Tuesdays beginning March 22, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., “Living with Chronic Disease.” Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and the state of Florida offer a six-week class for seniors and other adults caring for, or living with, seniors. Learn to live with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems and other chronic diseases. This class is free; healthy snacks and breaks during each class period. Space is limited.

MUST REGISTER! Call 891-4000.

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Capital City Senior Games

Game faces: Seniors work hard, play hard These seniors aren’t slowing down for anyone. More than 140 athletes participated in the 2nd annual Tallahassee games.

Look at Norm Taylor’s long jump!

Jeff Stilwell, owner of Barnacle Bill’s gives it his best shot.

Marvin Williams is “thumbs up” with his medal.

Medalists Bob Keller, at left, and Jim Phillips, above, ride toward the finish line.

Ron Pease takes aim for the free shot.

Bruce Hagen powerlifts his way to a medal in the Senior Games.

Gretchen De Young swims in the Tallahassee games at Wade Wehunt pool.

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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.

Membership Senior Citizen (age 55+) $25 Senior Couple $40 Supporter (under age 55) $35 Nonprofit 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.

Silver Key HolderS

Michael and Hella Spellman

Bronze Key HolderS

Dr. and Mrs. Ken Brummel-Smith

Friend Key HolderS

Pug Buckwalter

er, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Walker, Jolen Ward

Fran Carlin-Rogers Scott Wagers

new and renewing MeMBerS

Esther M. Alguire, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ashlock, Winifred Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barnette, Genny Blazek, Barbara Blue, Mary Cordero, Marian L. Davis, J.S. Dhillon, Julian Drew, Mary Joyce Eibeck, Martha Fields, Lillian Fockler, Chapin Frazee, Beverly Frick, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Giles, Terry Graham, Virginia Grigg, Mildred Hollins, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jessup,

Glenn C. Johnson, Betty D. Johnson, Mary Carol Kaney, Karin Kelly, John Kelly, Jeffrey Mandel, Judy McKnight, Mr. and Ms. David McOuat, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ness, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Oaksford, Mr. and Mrs. John O’Farrell, Barbara Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles & Carol Poretto, Elizabeth Ray, Margaret Jane Riggins, Richard RuBino, Rosemary Sankey, Gerry Seale, Noella Simpson, Jovel Smith, Helen Stewart, Bonnie Syfrett, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Talley, Viola Taylor, Lora Tuck-

Honorariums, gifts in memory of, and estate gifts are wonderful tributes to others we value and love. Please consider the Tallahassee Senior Foundation as one of your favorite charities. We thank you for gifting.

HonorariuMS

In honor of Louise Koones

By Mr. and Mrs. William Corbett In memory of Rob Roy Ashmore

By Pug Buckwalter In memory of Susana Cuevas

By Infinity Software Development

In memory of Barbara Kester

By Rosetta Land Lee Kleppey Karma Gleason Thelma Scott Janice Wentworth In memory of Lucy Marc

By Edna Owens In memory of Carole Manley

By Lillian Fockler In appreciation of TSC health & wellness programs

By Virginia Grigg In appreciation of the Center for the Arts

By Barbara Blue

By Mary Carol Kaney

LUNCHTIME SERIES Conversations in Art — Small Treasures Tue., March 22, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Art Studio, Tallahassee Senior Center “Show and tell” as artists and collectors are invited to bring a few art pieces, objects d’art or objects you find interesting (not made by you) that you would like to show to others.

You are encouraged to tell a little bit about the artist, the process or the story behind it and what about it intrigues or inspires you. Call Leslie for details. $2 donation requested.

Hazelip n Watercolor, Thur., 9 a.m.-noon; Instructor: Rosemary Ferguson n All Media Art at Heritage Oaks, Tue., 6-9 p.m.; Instructor Bart Frost For information, call 891-4016 or 891-4000 to request a brochure.

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on the left is the 16th-century painting “Peasant with a Basket of Pigeons” by Francesco londonio. on the right is nancy Johnson’s painting “Shopper.”

Senior Center artists participate in 16th-century exhibition Members of the Tallahassee Watercolor Society, including 19 Tallahassee Senior Center artists, will exhibit at the Mary Brogan Museum of Arts and Science.

The exhibit, “16th Century Paintings in the Now,” portrays contemporary counterparts to Italian Baroque masterpieces also on display. Artists on display include TSC instructors Linda Pelc and

Rosemary Ferguson, and TSC studio artists Mary Apple, Tony Bareham, Anne Ciotti, Judy Ehrhardt, John Felton, Nancy Johnson, Linda Lee, Fran Mathis, Bill McKeown, Ken Menke, Linda Menke, Yoshiko Murdick, Tonya Toole, Mary Transou, Lynnette Whaley, Adeline Wilkes and Gwen Woods. Both exhibits open March 18 and run through May 30.

ONGOING STUDIO GUIDED ART CLASSES Ongoing studio classes are available for all levels of artists from beginners to professionals. Instructors work with individual students who assist and critique one another in an exciting, collaborative environment. No pre-regis-

glenn Johnson and lorraine Clark chat about photographing artwork during a recent Conversation in art.

tration required. 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 center’s gallery spaces. All classes are located at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted.

Fee per class $8 (55+); $10 for others.

Weekly studio classes n Artistry in Clay:

Mikiko Tanaka performs a traditional tea ceremony in Mark Fletcher’s clay class at TSC.

Handbuilding, Mon., 10 a.m.-noon; Instructor Mark Fletcher n Watercolor, Tue., 9 a.m.-noon; Instructor Linda Pelc n Beginning Painting in Oil & Acrylic, Wed, 9:30 a.m.-noon; Instructor Charles Hazelip n Oil and Acrylic Painting – Intermediate, Wed., 1-4 p.m.; Instructor Charles

WEEKLY STUDIO LABS

Studio times that provide participants the opportunity to practice art with the camaraderie of other students and a live model. No instructor; $4 lab fee plus the shared cost of a model.

Portraiture, Mon., 9 a.m.-noon Figure Painting Practice Group, Fri., 1-4 p.m.

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Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts The Galleries at TSC are open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

CREATIVITY IN OILS & ACRYLICS EXHIBITION TSC Studio Artists gathered recently to celebrate a beautiful exhibition of landscapes, favorite people and animals in oil and acrylic paintings. Lesley Marchessault selected the following awards: First Place – Carmen Burton; Second Place – Tadako Knight; Third Place – Nancy Swords; Honorable Mentions – Jane Prosser, Mary Hafner, Roger Messimer, Siroos Tamaddoni, Chantal Littleton and Elsa McKinney.

Guests attending the reception voted for the People’s Choice Awards: Most Creative – Michele Page Webster; Best Use of Color – Tadako Knight; Favorite Portrayal of Animals – Byrl Clayton; Favorite Portrayal of People – Chantal Littleton; Favorite Landscape – Nancy Smith; Overall Favorite – Mary Hafner.

Exhibition continues through March 18.

UPCOMING ART EXHIBITS n Art Potpourri March 28-May 20 Auditorium Gallery, Second Floor TSC studio artists display drawings, mixed media and clay artworks.

Public reception Fri., April 1, 6-8 p.m.

No cost to attend. n Swamp Buddhas March 28-May 20 Dining Room Gallery Paintings by a local

Award-winning “Boats” by Carmen Burton remains on exhibit through this Friday, March 18.

group of artists known as the Swamp Buddhas.

Artists study brush painting in the Sumie style with both traditional and modern adaptations.

Public reception Fri., April 1, 6-8 p.m.

No cost to attend.

UPCOMING ART WORKSHOPS Learn something new or sharpen old skills through a short-term special topic art class.

Students are responsible for providing their own art supplies; lists for each class are available now. Registration required at least one week prior to class. Art workshops are taught at the Tallahassee Senior Center unless otherwise indicated. Call 891-4016 for details and registration. n Creating Clay Figures — Advanced Handbuilding

Instructor: Mark Fletcher, MFA Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., April 4-May 9 (six weeks) Use handbuilding techniques to create human and animal sculptures in clay.

Class is hands-on and includes contemporary inspirations and howto demonstrations. Skill level: intermediate to advanced (prior experience hand-building with clay is necessary). $48 (55+); $60 others n Beginning Watercolor Instructor: Linda Pelc Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., April 5-May 17 (six weeks) A guided study of techniques used in watercolor painting.

Learn the characteristics of pigments and how to mix them and use them. Paint with more than just brushes. Learn to compose a good painting.

$48 (55+); $60 others Drawing & Painting Workshop at Chaires Community Center Instructor: Bart Frost Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m., April 6-May 11 (six weeks) Learn techniques for working with oil paints, watercolors, soft pastels, charcoal or pencil.

Beginning and intermediate students work in one or more of these creative mediums. Instructor provides one-on-one individual assistance and demonstrations.

Skill level: beginners & intermediates $48 (55+); $60 others n Draw With Your Eyes, Paint With Your Heart at Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse Instructor: Mark Fletcher Wednesdays 1-4 p.m., April 6-May 11 (six weeks) Learn to draw what n

to intermediate $48 (55+); $60 others n Beginning Painting with Oils & Acrylics at Fort Braden Community Center Instructor: Robert DeWitt Smith Thursdays 2-5 p.m., April 7-May 12 (six weeks) Each session provides both a demonstration and the opportunity to paint. Students learn to purposefully employ positive and negative shapes, line, color and value in producing a painting.

The class explores methods of creating your own lowMark Fletcher’s clay vessel “Heron Vase” will be displayed in the Swamp cost/high-quality painting surfaces.

Buddhas (Sumi-e style artwork) exhibit. Fletcher is one of TSC’s art Students explore instructors. abstract painting, as well as representational painting. you see, not what you Skill level: beginners. think you see. A course $48 (55+); $60 others for beginners that intermediates also enjoy. Use n Beginning Acrylink line for concept and ics and Mixed Media structure, plus tonal Acrylics at Bradfordwatercolor washes for ville Historic Schoolmood and volume. house Skill level: beginning Instructor: Randy to intermediate Brienen $48 (55+); $60 others Fridays 12:30 a.m.n Beginning Art/ 3 p.m., April 8-May 13 Drawing (six weeks) Instructor: Bart Frost Enjoy learning to Thursdays, 2-4:30 paint with professional pm, April 7-May 11 (six artist Randy Brienen. weeks) Students will begin Landscapes, still lifes, with easy and versatile pets, portraits, whethacrylic paints and learn er you’re interested in about other mixedsketching from life, media acrylics mediums drawing from photoand techniques. graphs or using your Skill level: beginners. imagination, drawing is $48 (55+); $60 others easier than you think.

For additional City of Supply list available, Tallahassee art classestimated cost of supes call 891-3945 or visit plies is under $20. talgov.com/parks.

Skill level: beginning

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Senior resources: grandparents as parents Facts: n From 1980 to 1990 there was a 44-percent increase in the number of children living with their grandparents. n Today there are more than 6 million children living in a household headed by grandparents or other relatives. n In Florida, more than 371,000 children live in households headed by grandparents or other relatives. n Approximately 2.4 million children live in households where grandparents are the primary caregivers. n Factors such as drug and alcohol abuse problems, neglect, abuse or abandonment, death, unemployment, parental incarceration, AIDS, teenage pregnancy, divorce and homelessness have caused grandparents and other kinship caretakers to assume the role of parents. n Most grandparents raising grandchildren are overwhelmed and need support. The majority of grandparents raising grandchildren are under 55 (but range to age 90), with an average annual income between $15,000 and $25,000. n Approximately 57 percent of grandparents raising grandchildren are still working and about 17 percent are living in poverty. n About half of the grandchildren living with a grandparent are younger than 6.

Sources: www. grandfactsheets.org/ state_fact_sheets. cfm; http://ohioline. osu.edu/ss-fact/0158. html; http://pubs.ext.

vt.edu/350/350-255/ 350-255.html

SUPPORT SERVICES n Leon County Senior Outreach Program-Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Offers support to grandparents and other relative caregivers raising children. A monthly support group and luncheon is held on the last Wednesday of each month.

891-4008; www.talgov.com/seniors n Florida Kinship Care Warm-line Provides emotional support, information and referral for relative caregivers throughout Florida.

800-640-6444; www. flkin.org n Area Agency on Aging for North Florida Provides information and referral services.

800-963-5337 aaanf.org n AARP QuickLINK Benefits Calculator Website contains an easy-to-use tool that helps connect adults over age 50 and their children/grandchildren (under age 18) to public benefits programs.

866-595-7678; aarp. org/quicklink

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL n 2-1-1 Big Bend Help Line Telephone counseling, information and referral and crisis intervention.

211; 211bigbend.org n Tallahassee Senior Center Information and refer-

ral to connect seniors with services they need to remain active and independent.

891-4043; www.talgov. com/seniors n Whole Child Leon Connects community resources for children, enabling them to receive the health care, educational and social services they need to thrive.

414-8344; wholechildleon.org

LEGAL SERVICES n Legal Services of North Florida Civil legal assistance to low-income families, children and the elderly.

385-9007; lsnf.org

SENIOR SERVICES n Elder Care Services Provides care management, homemakers, personal care, adult day care, adult health care, Alzheimer’s and general respite care, emergency alert response, Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, transportation, and volunteer services.

921-5554; ecsbigbend. org

CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES n Florida Department of Children and Families Financial assistance and child protective services.

488-0675; Website for online benefits check-up: www.myflorida.com/accessflorida; dcf.state.fl.us/programs n Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend Provides role models and consistent adult

attention to children ages 6-17 years of age.

386-6002; bbbsbigbend.org n Kids Incorporated of the Big Bend The Family Services program provides financial aid and consumer information for children, families and child care professionals.

414-9800; kidsincorporated.org n Child Support Enforcement Services Provides child support services — including how to apply for child support services, locating absent parents, establishing paternity and make payments.

800-622-5437; dor. myflorida.com/dor/childsupport

COUNSELING SERVICES n Apalachee Center A private, nonprofit behavioral health-care organization offering a full range of mental health services.

523-3333; apalacheecenter.org n Turn About Inc. of Tallahassee Provides services and counseling to children with substance abuse, behavioral problems or have been victims of a crime.

671-1920; turnabout. org n Capital City Youth Services Provides shelter services for families in crisis and provides outpatient counseling to solve any problems that are affecting families.

576-6000; ccys.org n Camelot Community Care A child-placing agency that provides in

HELPLINES aNd HOTLINES Abuse Hotline: 800962-2873 Area Agency on Aging Elder Helpline: 800-963-5337 Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352 Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227 Social Security: 9429514 2-1-1 Big Bend: 6176333 or 211

Couple & Family Therapy Provides counseling services to clients with diverse needs and diverse backgrounds for individuals, couples and families.

644-1588

HEALTH CARE

n Leon County Health Department Provides certain health and dental care to children as well as home therapy and child health education.

606-8000; leoncountywelfare services. fl.gov/lchd 561-8060; camelotcommunitycare.org/fl_ n Bond Community services.asp Health Center Inc. n FSU Human SerProvides comprevices Center hensive family health Provides free counsel- services with particuing services for children lar concern for lower and adults in the Talla- socio-economic groups, hassee community. regardless of their 644-3857; epls.fsu. availability to pay. edu/hsc 576-4073; bondchc. n Children’s Home com Society n Lincoln NeighborProvides adult menhood Services Center tors to children ages 4 Provides primary, to 17 who have an incar- mental and episodic cerated parent, as well care for the medically as counseling. underserved, uninsured 921-0772; chsfl.org and persons who are homeless.

224-2469; nhsclinic.

GRIEF AND LOSS org COUNSELING n Florida Kid Care n Big Bend Hospice A health insurance Provides emotional program for children and spiritual support from birth though 18 for families experiencyears of age, at low or ing the loss of a loved no cost. one.

888-540-KIDS; flor878-5310; bigbendhos- idakidcare.org pice.org Note: This information n Lee’s Place is not guaranteed to be Provides grief counall-inclusive and does seling to those adjustnot imply endorsement ing to loss through of any persons, offices or death, divorce or abanagencies by Tallahassee donment.

Senior Services. Sourc841-7733; leesplace. es may change between org preparation and print date.

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Leisure Learning classes Space is limited; pre-registration is required. To register for any of the scheduled classes, please call Andrea Personett at 891-4003. Note: Seniors will have priority if class fills. n Fly Tying Workshop March 24-April 28 (six-week series) Thursdays 6-9 p.m. $30 (55+); $35 others Whether you want to save money by tying your own flies, experience the thrill of catching a fish on a fly you tied or simply need an outlet for your creative side, FLY TYING may be for you! Join us as we explore the basics of this and the artistic sides of the sport of fly fishing. Beginners welcome! Students must have their own basic fly tying kit. n Basic Digital Camera Class Wed., May 18 6:30-9 p.m. $5 (55+); $7 others Learn the very basic functions of the digital camera, including how to turn it on, locate the battery and memory card, use scene modes, turn off the flash and how to get the images onto a computer. n Advanced Digital Camera Class Wed., April 20 6:30-9 p.m. $5 (55+); $7 others This class presents topics such as ISO, White Balance, Exposure Value, Color Temperature, Program — Aperture — Shutter modes, Spot and other focusing settings. n Understanding DSLR Cameras and Lenses (your choice) Wed., March 30 or April 27

PlAy THE Wii The TSC now has the Nintendo Wii! Come join in the fun on Tuesdays with 2 opportunities to play.

Wii Bowling 10:30 a.m.-noon Wii Games 2:15-5:15 p.m.

6:30-9 p.m. $5 (55+); $7 others This class presents all the good and bad about Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras. Learn about various lenses, filters and adaptors available for the cameras and how and when to use them.

There also will be discussions about burst, continuous and servo shooting modes and High Density Resolution (HDR) photography. n Advanced Photography Techniques Wed., May 4 6:30-9 p.m. $5 (55+); $7 others This class is for those who are interested in portrait, landscape and other forms of photography. Lighting techniques, image arrangement, time-ofday photography tripod management and many other topics will be discussed. The class is for those who have the time to work at taking a great photograph with any type of camera. n From One Room School Houses: The History of Tallahassee Neighborhoods Mon., May 16 10-11 a.m.

Althemese Barnes from the Riley House Museum presents an hour-filled program alive with what was!

Dr. Charlotte Maguire, second from left, laughs with attendees after a presentation with Dr. David Redfield that highlighted examples of her artwork based upon his photographs.

Dance CONTRA DANCE (TAllAHASSEE COMMuNiTy FRiENDS OF OlD TiME DANCE) Fun, energetic, easy dancing. No experience necessary. Families welcome!

7:30-10:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. $7 adults; $5 students & seniors; $3 for 12 and under if dancing.

Upcoming dances: Fri., March 25, Greasy Strings (with Lindsey Smith), caller Gary Arthur Fri., April 8, Tanager, callers Tom Greene and Vicki Adams Mon., April 18, Wild Asparagus and caller George Marshall from Massachusetts Fri., April 22, TBA, caller Vicki Morrison

uSA BAllROOM DANCE Free dance lesson available from 6:30-7:15 p.m., dances 7:30-10:30 p.m. $8 USA Dance members; $12 others.

Upcoming Dances: Sat., March 19, “Yellow Rose of Texas” Sat., April 16, “Easter Parade”

Bob livingston shows off his bee colony to an interested guest during his presentation at TSC. The “Bee-Sweet” Valentine’s Day presentation explained the role of bees and how our lives are better because of the insect’s efforts to pollinate everything from flowers to fruit trees and other crops.

Mershell Sherman, far right, began drumming 18 years ago with West African rhythms and went on to perform with a variety of bands and groups. His two-part drumming workshops at TSC are incredibly popular. Here, he’s joined on drums by two class members. Presently, Sherman is with the Didja Vu Ensemble, a world music group that plays didgeridoos, flutes and drums. That ensemble performs at the center this Thursday, March 17.

Music & more n Find the Rhythm – Community Drum Circle Beginning March 15 Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.

All are welcome regardless of experience. Percussion instruments provided. n Music from Down Under Thur., March 17 11 a.m.-noon Bradley White and his friends perform mesmerizing Aboriginal music on the didgeridoo and percussion instruments; in conjunction with our St. Patty’s day

lunchtime party. Join us on this thrilling rhythmic journey. n The Piano Magic of Marvin Halleck Wed, March 23 & April 20 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Lunchtime music.

Fresh salad bar available 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. M-F. n The Music of Vera Nessen & Friends Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Lunchtime music.

Fresh salad bar available 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. M-F.

Marvin Halleck plays tunes for the lunch bunch at the center.

The old piano has seen its better days, and the Senior Center is in need of a generous donor to replace it with a newer used model.

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Tallahassee Senior Center March/April 2011

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MARcH 14 - ApRIl 19, 2011 cAlENDAR OF WEEKlY pROGRAMS MONDAY 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:15 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 1:30 1:30 3:00 3:15 5:15 5:30 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:00

Senior Fitness at Woodville Crafting Bee Portraiture Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola French: Continuing A Artistry in Clay Writing for Fun at Heritage Oaks French: Advanced Low Impact Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola Senior Fitness at Fort Braden French: True Beginning Salad Bar Senior Dining Cracker Jack Quilters Canasta Social Bridge at Bradfordville Tax Aide (thru April 15) SHINE Insurance Counseling (by appt.)

Brain-Body-Memory Balance Exercise Group French: Continuing B TDBC Bridge Lessons Tutoring (1st-5th) Beginning Line Dance Yoga Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Debtors Anonymous Capital City Wood Carvers Capital Twirlers Square Dance

Monday, March 14 12:30pm Clay Garden Art 6:00pm Ambassadors’ Welcome Event 7:30pm Capital Chordsmen Quartet 8:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm

Tuesday, March 15 TALL Fort Braden Senior Day Reiki Book Discussion Group Bookworm at Heritage Oaks Insight Low Vision Support Group TDBC Board TEN Networking Grp.

Wednesday, March 16 8:30am Capital Coalition on Aging 11:00am Senior Wellness Circle at Jake Gaither 12:30pm Nutritional Counseling 1:00pm LCSO Advisory Council 3:00pm Financial Planning 6:00pm Decorated Letters 6:00pm USA Dance Board Mtg.

TUESDAY 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:30 10:30 11:00 11:00 11:30 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 2:15 2:15 2:30 3:15 6:00 6:00 6:30 6:30 8:00

Watercolor Ceramics Life Exercise Blood Pressure Checks Brain-Body Balance at Optimist Park Senior Fitness – Beginners at Bradfordville Wii Bowling Seated Yoga Senior Counseling (by appointment) Senior Fitness – Intermediate at Bradfordville Salad Bar Senior Dining Senior Singers Senior Fitness at Bradfordville Tax Aide (thru April 15) Capital City Duplicate Bridge Wii Games Ping-Pong Social Bridge at Heritage Oaks Tutoring (1st-5th) Guitar Workshop All Media Art Class at Heritage Oaks Capital Round Dance (7 pm on last Tues) Cameras & Computers (March 22 – April 19) SA Support

Thursday, March 17 10:00am Health Ed: Drink Up 11:00am Lunch Bunch St. Patrick’s Day Party w/ Music from Down Under 9:30am

Friday, March 18 Beginning Drawing

7:30pm

Saturday, March 19 USA Dance: Yellow Rose of Texas

Monday, March 21 10:00am Health Ed: Health Care 1:00pm Advisory Council 7:30pm Capital Chordsmen Quartet Tuesday, March 22 8:30am TALL 10:30am Chaires-Capitola Senior Day 10:30am Who am I? 12:30pm Conversations in Art 3:00pm Quit Smoking NOW 7:00pm CC Rowing

WEDNESDAY 8:30 8:45 9:00 9:00 9:15 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 2:00 3:15 5:30 5:30 6:00 6:15 7:00 7:15 7:30

Senior Fitness at Woodville French: Continuing C Ceramics Nimble Fingers Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola Beginning Painting Oil & Acrylics Spanish: Beginning Seniors vs. Crime Beginning Tai Chi Blood Pressure Checks Glucose Screening Senior Fitness at Fort Braden Continuing Tai Chi Legal Services (by appt.)

Salad Bar Senior Dining Bridge-a- Dears Oil & Acrylic Painting Draw, Paint, Enjoy! at Bradfordville Tax Aide (thru April 15) Capital City Duplicate Bridge Brain-Body Balance at Heritage Oaks Tutoring (1st-5th) Tax Aide (thru April 15) Yoga Spanish: Beginning Pinochle TDBC Bridge Lessons Tallahassee Al-Anon Family Group Tallahassee Business League

Wednesday, March 23 11:00am Senior Wellness Circle at Southwood 11:30am Piano Magic 12:00pm Foundation Board Meeting 5:30pm TLH Canopy Roads 6:30pm Paint Shop Pro Thursday, March 24 10:30am Healthy Living: Meditation 11:00am Senior Wellness Circle at Jack McLean Friday, March 25 9:30am Beginning Drawing 11:00am Current Events Discussion Group 7:30pm Contra Dance Saturday, March 26 Stamp & Cover Club Expo Sat: 10am – 4pm; Sun: 10am – 3pm 7:30pm

Monday, March 28 Capital Chordsmen Quartet

THURSDAY 8:30 9:00 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:15 10:30 11:00 11:30 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 1:30 2:15 3:15 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:00

Spanish: Intermediate & Advanced Ceramics Watercolor Life Exercise Blood Pressure Checks Low Impact Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola Senior Fitness – Beginners at Bradfordville Senior Counseling (by appointment) Senior Fitness – Intermediate at Bradfordville Salad Bar Senior Dining Canasta Leisure Learning: One Heartbeat Away (thru March 31) Line Dance All Media Art Lab French Study Senior Fitness at Bradfordville Tax Aide (thru April 15) Capital City Duplicate Bridge Ping -Pong Tutoring (1st-5th) Zumba® Gold Beginning Fly Tying (March 24 – April 28) TDBC: Novice Bridge Writers Workshop Capital Chordsmen

FRIDAY 9:00 9:00 9:00 9:15 10:00 10:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 5:30

Early Bird Bridge Tole & Folk Painting English as a 2nd Language Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola Beginning Tai Chi Social Bingo Continuing Tai Chi French: Advanced Chair Yoga Salad Bar Senior Dining Model Ship Building Figure Studio Tax Aide (thru April 15) Dancing for Fun Beginning Ballroom & Swing Dance Lessons 6:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge 7:00 Tallahassee Al-Anon Beginners Group 7:00 Tallahassee Al-Anon Family Group

Tuesday, March 29 8:30am TALL 10:30am Reiki 3:00pm Quit Smoking NOW

11:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 7:00pm

Wednesday, March 30 11:30am GaP (at LeRoy Collins Library) 6:30pm DSLR Digital Cameras

Wednesday, April 6 10:30am Senior Days Jake Gaither 3:00pm Insurance Policy Check-up 6:30pm Digital Camera Workshop

Thursday, March 31 10:30am Healthy Living: Safety & CPR 6:00pm CLOSED

Friday, April 1 Art Reception: Swamp Buddha’s Saturday, April 2

Monday, April 4 12:30pm Clay Figures Tuesday, April 5 8:30am TALL 10:00am Massage

Book Discussion Group Beginning Watercolor Quit Smoking NOW FFU Investment Club

Thursday, April 7 9:30am Healthy Living: Chronic Disease 10:30am Miccosukee Senior Day 2:00pm Beginning Drawing Friday, April 8 11:00am Current Events Discussion Group 7:30pm Contra Dance CLOSED

Saturday, April 9