January 2014 Active Living

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Lifelong Learning 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 www.talgov.com/seniors. Find and “Like” us at Facebook.com/ 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.

Unless otherwise noted, class cost is $2 (55+), $3 others.

Call 891-4008 to reserve for classes listed below.

LEISURE LEARNING CLASSES A SKEPTICS VIEW OF AMERICAN HISTORY

Thur., Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 1 – 3 p.m.

Al and Loyce Sulkes return with another great series.

BEGINNING CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN

Mondays, Jan., Feb. 3, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 17, 24 // 6 – 8 p.m.

Focus of the course is popular topics, colloquial expressions, practical and real life language used in everyday conversation.

CREATIVE WRITING AT ALLEGRO

Wednesdays, Jan. 15 – Mar. 26 (skip Feb. 12 & Mar. 12) // 10 – 11 a.m.

Practice the craft of writing with others who love to write. Here is a sample of expression — “Fill your paper with breaths of your heart.” by William Wordsworth.

DANCE USA DANCE

Saturdays, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Dance lesson with paid entry 6:30 p.m.

All dances are smoke and alcohol free. Ballroom dances include waltz, foxtrot, tango, swing, hustle, rumba, cha-cha, samba, bolero, mambo, jive, salsa, quickstep and a few others. Dancers of all abilities and ages are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments available. All

Uke class came dressed for the holiday! dances are smoke and alcohol free. Please visit http:// usadance6010.org/ for more information. $8/USA Dance members and $14/non-members; $5 for students with valid IDs. Jan. 15 Fly Me To The Moon Feb. 15 Paint the Town Red – Semi Formal TSC benefit ($20).

Tickets 296-9326. See page 3 for more information. Please visit http://usadance6010.org/ for more information.

March 15 Get Up and Dance

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.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers should arrive by 7:30 pm. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $5/ students, $3/dancing kids.

Jan. 31 Red Mountain White Trash and Caller – Andy Kane

Feb. 14 Caller Vicki Morrison

Fridays, 2 – 4 p.m. $2 (55+), $3 others

Feb. 28 Smoky Hollow String Band and Caller JoLaine JonesPokorney

A fun dance for any age group – it’s our love of dancing that keeps us young! All types of ballroom dancing. Come with or without a partner.

March 14 TBD

JOIN US FOR THESE OTHER EXCITING DANCE GROUPS Beginning Line Dance Mondays 5:15 p.m. and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. $4 Mondays, $2 Thursdays Lace up your shoes and let’s 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. Monthly dues $12.50 per person.

Visitors always welcome $5.

Level adjusted to fit dancers’ skills. Please check web site at http://www.squaredancesites.com/capital_twirlers/ index.htm for more details.

Join the Capital Twirlers Square Dance club for a FREE Open House on Mon, Jan 13 and Tue, Jan 21. New classes begin Jan 27. For information contact Libby at 385-0608 or Ellen 386-1440.

Dancing for Fun

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Beginning Ballroom and Swing Lessons Fridays, 5:30 – 7 p.m. // $5 Ballroom and Swing dance lessons as well as the Fox Trot, Swing, Tango, Waltz and Cha Cha. No partner needed. Come meet people and have fun!

DRUMMING “DRUMMING: YOU’VE GOT THE RHYTHM”

Thur., Feb. 13 & 20 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Activity Room

Reduce stress and feel better with another two-part colorful and magical drumming series! Bring your drum if you have one, but there will be plenty to borrow. You do not need to feel that you are “musical” to participate. Everyone is welcome to “explore the rhythm within!” Facilitated

by Mershell Sherman.

UKE UKULELE - BEGINNING Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.

SPECIAL TAX ASSISTANCE SENIOR TAX AIDE

LEON COUNTY

Call 891-4030 to make an appointment.

Feb. 3 – April 15 Mon. – Fri. 1:30 – 4:45 p.m.; Wed 1:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Active Living is a bi-monthly publication of the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303.

850-891-4000.

TAX HELP – PROPERTY Thur., Feb. 6 9 a.m. – noon Need assistance with your property taxes?

Leon County Property Appraisers will provide assistance.

Do you want to learn how to play the ukulele? Bring your uke and learn to play in a relaxed environment. No reservation needed.

UKULELE HOUR

Fridays, 11:10 – noon Now using “The Daily Ukulele” songbook with a wide variety of styles. Class designed for enjoyment, playing together at your own skill level, and learning in the process. Review basic uke chords, learn a variety of strumming, picking patterns and new chords, and pick up an assortment of ukulele tips. No reservation needed.

TALLAHASSEE

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 www.talgov.com/seniors. Find and “Like” us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ TallahasseeSeniorCenter!

Valentine's Day is in the air SPECIAL VALENTINE’S DAY PROGRAM “INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE” Mon., Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join us for a special Valentine’s day program that will enhance the love and relationships in your

life. Paul Deitchman, Ph.D, PAINT THE TOWN psychologist in independent RED practice and former FSU faculty member, will facilitate USA DANCE an in depth conversation Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:30 – about effective 10:30 p.m. (Free dance communication and lesson 6:30-7:15 strategies to make your p.m. with paid interactions admission. nonjudgmental, loving Instructor and constructive. Bring a Curtis brown bag lunch or call Rosiek.)

891-4045 or 891-4042 to reserve a catered lunch. $3 This formal for program; $7 for catered to semi-formal GETTY IMAGES lunch.

dance benefits the Tallahassee Senior Center and offers a gala evening for all to enjoy. All ages and dancers of all abilities welcome. Music by DJ team.

Heavy Hors d’oeuvres catered by Heavenly Catering (James and Pat Williams) served at 7:15 p.m.

Visit http://usadance6010.org/ for more information. $20 per person. Call 296-9326 for tickets.

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Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders: Classes start Jan. 28

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TALL classes are scheduled each Tuesday, Jan. 28 – March 25.

Classmates meet with area leaders and go on site visits for a better understanding of the community’s cultural, political, safety, legal & justice, educational, health, human service, and other public services or public-private initiatives. By

sharing resources and gaining insight, TALL graduates will be better equipped to enhance positive change in their community through advocacy and volunteerism.

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For an application and information, contact Hella Spellman at 850 891 4007 or hella.spellman@talgov.com.

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2014 gadgets for boomers and seniors

By Liz Sullivan

It seems the only thing that moves faster than time itself is technology. Make no mistake, we are living in a world where gadgets and devices designed to streamline our lives, now take center stage in almost any age group. But research shows that our “boomers and seniors” are becoming the fastest growing age group to join the technology revolution. And why not with all the fun and helpful devices available today.

Our 50-plus demographic are very interested in innovative technology specifically geared for their life’s interest. They like to receive alerts. Missed appointments, birthdays or even medication can be avoided with a reminder program found on cell phones, tablets and other devices easily available and programmable.

A good example is medication management. Currently it’s estimated that one-third to one-half of baby boomers do not take medicines as prescribed. One in ten hospital admissions for seniors are the result of medication errors.

New products and services have been developed to prompt patients to not only take their medications on time, but also to take the correct dosage. Walgreens has an Rx app called “Pill Reminder.” This can help customers track their medication schedule. Another company has “Glow Caps” that fit onto standard medication bottles and use light and sound reminders that can be followed by a phone or text alert so a dosage is not missed. The goal of this age group is to keep active and independent for as long as possible. This means a shift in how seniors manage their everyday life.

In today’s world most everyone has some sort of “smart phone.” These devices combine the convenience of a cell phone, camera and a mini computer. They are some-

what miracle boxes for most of us. Smartphones make it easy to connect with others, check the Internet, and be creative. They can also be overwhelming with all the choices to make life simpler.

Best advice, take a class.

Some older adults may even experience difficulty reading the print or seeing small keyboards on the phones. Fortunately there are tablets that offer another option.

Tablets are a better choice than a laptop for a senior because they are lightweight, highly portable, and don’t require the addition of a mouse or other attachments.

Seniors can browse the Internet to shop, catch up on news, weather, play interactive games and stay in touch with children and grandchildren. A nice tablet feature is the ability to zoom in to magnify text for better reading. For individuals with low or poor vision, a tablet may be the perfect choice.

For exercise enthusiasts, there are gadgets to monitor and encourage activity, as well as to track and log progress. Examples include Jawbone and weight scales that automatically send data to your healthcare team. As far as safety is concerned, seniors who travel or those left at home alone can have home monitoring systems that are relatively inexpensive and user friendly to monitor their homes while they are away or for adult children to look in on aging parents. One such device, “E-neighbor monitoring system,” is programmed to detect unusual activity in the home (such as a shower left running or a refrigerator door that doesn’t get opened for a day). These gadgets help increase a sense of security and safety which leads to peace of mind to be able to enjoy life.

Liz Sullivan, LPN, CSA, is a Certified Senior Advisor and Administrator at Visiting Angels.

Computer and Technology Classes Held Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Reservations required. Call 8914008.

Each class: $5 (55+) or $7 others, unless otherwise noted.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Bring camera with a charged battery and camera manual to class. More information at: http:// www.maf1.com/dcc/.

SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS Feb. 26 Bring tablet and/or smartphone.

Learn to use your tablet and smartphone. Focus is on camera capability, but many other topics include: Skype, navigation, folders for travel, entertainment and more. Also learn battery and memory management. Interactive.

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Jan. 29 or March 26 (attend one) Learn basic functions of your digital camera and how to get the images onto your computer. Class

also includes the topics of ISO, White Balance, Exposure Value, Camera Metering and more. Bring camera with charged battery and camera manual.

ADVANCED DIGITAL CAMERA + DSLR + TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS Feb. 19 Class reviews ISO, White Balance, Exposure Value, Color Temperature, Program - Aperture - Shutter modes, metering such as weighted or spot and other advanced functions. Lighting techniques, image arrangement, time-of-day photography tripod management and more are discussed. Class includes previous class content from Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) and Travel Photography. Bring camera with a charged battery and manual.

USING PAINT SHOP PRO Jan. 15 or March 19 (attend one) If you don't have the Paint Shop Pro (PSP) software, you can down-

load a 30-day trail copy from: www.corel.com. Bring a laptop or share one. It is also advisable to bring a wireless or USB-attached mouse.

The editing software, Paint Shop Pro, also known as PSP, should be loaded on the laptop. It is desirable to have one of the PSP versions X2 through X6. Users of Photo Elements may find this class very useful.

This session is a complete review of Paint Shop Pro. Learn basic editing techniques and automated features of PSP that include: cloning, healing, scratch removal, digital noise reduction and more. Also learn High Dynamic Resolution editing and how to manage and use the Tool Palettes.

All these issues are used to either restore or change a photograph or bring life to your digital image.

Computer FILES AND FOLDERS March 11 & 13 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Learn to create files and how folders can help keep your computer orderly. Learn to delete files and folders to save disk space.

IPHONE AND IPAD March 10, 12, 17, 19 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Got an iPad or iPhone and don’t know what to do with it? Discover how to maximize this great little tablet! We will dive into your settings, figure out what an app is, and organize your life with the calendar! There are a ton of cool features that you didn’t know existed!

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MICROSOFT EXCEL – INTERMEDIATE

REMOVABLE DISKS

Mon., Jan. 13, 27 & Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 & March 3 6 – 7:30 p.m.

March 18 & 20 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Need to stay on a budget? Have a music collection you want to organize? Maybe keep track of your grandchildren’s birthdays? Then you need to master Microsoft Excel—and this is the place to do it. For adults 55+ familiar with computers and have basic spreadsheet experience.

RemovGETTY able IMAGES disks are storage devices. They allow you to save photos, documents and many other items for safe keeping.

PINTEREST

March 11, 13, 18, 20 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

March 10, 12, 17, 19 11:30 am – 1:15 p.m.

Learn to pin and create boards.

Decorating made easy.

WINDOWS 8 Did you get a new computer with Windows 8 and need some instruction? Let us help you learn how to use this operating system.

Loving to learn

Deck the Halls with celebrities

By Fran Conaway

Students who are members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida State University love to learn.

And during OLLI’s spring semester, which begins Jan. 27, hundreds of students aged 50 and older will be indulging that love of learning to learn about love itself. Featured courses include “Wherefore Art Thou, Romeo?” (Posthumous Musical Collaborations with The Bard), ”Socrates and Love: Love and Passion Expressed in Philosophy, Literature and Art,” and “Passion through the Ages and Between the Pages: Feminist Theory and Romance Novels.” Through these courses, students from across Tallahassee will be able to explore the eternally fascinating and often puzzling topic of love and its many faces.

And that’s just for starters. With 40 courses on tap for spring semester, OLLI members can dip into current events (national and international), history (from the evolution of organized crime to Tallahassee in the Gilded Age), writing, science, literature, the arts, technology, science, the environment, genealogy, gardening, nutrition and aging, and more.

The OLLI class sees the effects of climate underground at Marianna Caverns. Darrel Tremaine organized the tour.

With no tests and no exams, OLLI opens the door of exploration to curious students who are committed to lifelong learning and the health and social benefits of an active mind.

While most classes are held during the day, Monday through Thursday, three classes have been scheduled for Tuesday evenings: “The Fabulous Piano,” “Bones: Tales of the Dead,” and “Understanding Film Music.”

Classes featuring foods and wines of Florence will be held on Saturdays.

Instructors include professors from FSU, FAMU, TCC and experts from around the community.

OLLI also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, field trips, lectures, cultural opportunities, travel and so-

cials.

“We encourage all Tallahasseans to take a look at what OLLI has to offer,” said John Van Gieson, the organization’s president. “We think there’s something to intrigue every lifelong learner, from the history of baseball to a study of the brain and behavior, from blogging to genealogy.”

Membership for spring semester is $60.

Classes run from $30 to $55 and are scheduled at FSU, TCC, Westminster Oaks and around the community.

Full details on all class offerings, including video introductions by instructors, as well as activities, are available at olli.fsu.edu. To join and register online, visit olli.fsu.edu, call 644-1347 or email taaronson@fsu.edu.

ABOVE: Joanne Stewart and her sister Anna Johnson (of WCTV fame) make a party wherever they go.

LEFT: Larry King sells $500 Cash Giveaway tickets!

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Health & fitness For more information on programs, call Ruth Nickens, R.N. Health Program Coordinator or Toni Walmsley, Asst. Health Program Coordinator at 891-4000. Most presentations are 11 am – noon (exceptions noted) in the TSC Dining Room. Presentations, massage and fitness classes $2 unless otherwise indicated.

HEALTH PROGRAMS “TOOLS TO QUIT: A SMOKING CESSATION WORKSHOP” Mon., Jan 13 & Feb. 3, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Conf Rm 1A This one-time program was 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.

“INTRO TO CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE DAY” Wed., Jan. 15 11:30 a.m.

Dining Room

Presentation is an overview of chronic lung diseases, including Asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. Presented by TMH Respiratory Care. Also CO2 Lung screenings and information about Quit Smoking programs will be available. Offered by AHEC. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with lung disease, a more in-depth 2-week class will be offered

by TMH on Jan 23 and 30. See below.

“WALK WITH EASE” Tue., Wed. & Thur., Jan. 21 – Feb. 27, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Studies by the Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging have proven that “Walk With Ease” can reduce pain, increase balance and strength, and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with this six week program. It has been proven to motivate, increase safety and comfort, improve your flexibility, strength and stamina, reduce pain and help you to feel great!

Facilitated by Elder Care

Services.

Fri., 11 a.m. – noon. A gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus. Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Bridget Welch.

“LIVING WITH CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE: EFFECTIVE SELF-MANAGEMENT” Thur., Jan. 23 & 30, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Activity Room

LIFE EXERCISE

TMH Respiratory Care presents a 2 week self-management class for anyone living with lung disease. Please reserve your space by calling 891-4009. All materials provided.

Tue. and Thur., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., by instructor Pomeroy Brinkley. A very dynamic workout consisting of aerobics, light weights, stretching, strengthening and balance exercises. Suitable for everyone, can participate even if seated.

“HOMEFIT: REMAIN SAFELY AT HOME” Wed., Feb. 19, 11 a.m. Dining Room AARP’s HomeFit program.

Join us to learn how to easily evaluate your home for “livability” should you or a family member become unable to use stairs or need to rely on assistive devices. A HomeFit facilitator will help you understand how homes can be designed and modified to help you get around independently in all of your living spaces as safely as possible. Attendees will also receive a personal copy of the HomeFit Guide.

Presented by AARP and Sharon Hennigan, Occupational Therapist.

HEALTH SCREENINGS (HEALTH SUITE)

Health Program coordinator, left, with Deborah Lawson at Deck the Halls. Lawson’s band provided a night of jazz for the gala.

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SPECIAL SCREENINGS!

GUIDELINES

ZUMBA® GOLD:

Tue., Jan. 14 & Feb. 25 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Health Suite

Thur, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

SKIN CHECKS AND SKIN CANCER Tue., Jan. 14, 10 a.m. - noon.

Offered by Dr. Doug Sherman.

CO2 LUNG FUNCTION Wed., Jan. 15, 10 a.m. – noon.

Offered by AHEC .

BONE DENSITY Thur., Jan. 16, 10 a.m. – noon, Offered by AHEC.

VISION/GLAUCOMA

BLOOD PRESSURE

Tue., Feb. 11, 10 a.m. – noon, Offered by Eye Associates.

Wed. & Thur. 10 a.m. – noon.

Offered by medical volunteers.

ORAL CANCER

GLUCOSE Every Wed. 10 a.m. – noon.

Offered by NHC or medical volunteers.

PULSE OXIMETRY Thur., Feb. 6 & March, 6 10 a.m. – noon.

HEARING SCREENINGS Wed., Mar. 12, 10 a.m. – noon.

Offered by Audibel.

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Thur., Feb. 27, 10 a.m. – noon, Offered by AHEC .

MASSAGE, MEDITATION AND REIKI: REIKI Tue., Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25, March 11, 10:30 am – noon, Susie Howell, Reiki Master, and friends.

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

Now offered one Tuesday each month in conjunction with Reiki, these encounters introduce you to the secrets of the timeless art of meditation. You will feel calmer, more focused and balanced. Taught by Leslie Hanks.

MASSAGE

Wed. and Fri., 10 – 11 a.m.

$5 (55+) $7 others

YOGA Mon. and Wed., 5:30 – 7 p.m., taught by certified yoga instructor Pamela Hunter.

Vigorous practice for adults including poses, relaxation, and mediation. Wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have one).

Tue., Feb.4, 10 a.m. – noon, Norma Reesor, LMT

$10 (55+) $12 others

Thur., Jan. 23, Feb. 6 & 20, March 6, 10 a.m. – noon, Jonathan Walker, LMT.

PODIATRY SCREENING & FOOT CARE EVERY TWO MONTHS

FITNESS

Thur., Jan 23 1 – 3 p.m. Health Suite

MINDFUL MOVEMENT Tue., 11 a.m. – noon, Taught

by Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga instructor.

BRAIN-BODY-MEMORY -BALANCE Mon., 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at TSC. Designed to sharpen cognitive and balance skills.

Low impact. Bring water bottle and comfortable clothing. Taught by Kathy Gilbert.

CHAIR YOGA

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 fee applies.

No appointment necessary.

For more information on any of these programs, call Ruth Nickens, RN, Health Program Coordinator at 891-4000.

All around Tallahassee and Leon County

Lunch & learns, senior days & wellness circles A wide range of no-cost health screenings and monthly Senior Days offered for adults 55 + in the Bond community, south Tallahassee, and throughout Leon County. Donations accepted for all programs. For information on Southside activities, call 891-4000. For information on Leon County Senior Outreach events, contact Susan Davis, LCSO coordinator, 891-4065.

LUNCH & LEARN/SENIOR DAYS IN AND AROUND TALLAHASSEE All Lunch & Learn and Senior Days are 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The events offer lively and engaging programs. Each includes exhibitors, health screenings, and lunch. $6. Exceptions noted. * Event is sponsored by LCSO, a program of Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation.

NO Lunch & Learns or Senior Days in January.

BRADFORDVILLE LUNCH & LEARN* At Wildwood Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Road Wed., Feb. 12

CHAIRES-CAPITOLA LUNCH & LEARN* At Dorothy C. Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Tue., Feb. 25

FORT BRADEN LUNCH & LEARN* At Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy

Blood pressure screenings are offered free at Southside Senior Days.

ADDITIONAL LCSO SERVICES AT MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY CENTER

GET ON THE BUS!

Participants at Fort Braden look very happy to be at their Lunch & Learn!

BUS TRIP TO WAL-MART Center, corner of N Monroe St

SOUTHSIDE SENIOR DAY

Thur., Feb. 20

At Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Dr, 891-3940

LINCOLN SENIOR DAY

700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819

Fri., Feb. 7 & March 7 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $2 round-trip

Tue., Feb. 11; Tue., Mar. 11

At Lincoln Neighborhood Service Center, 438 West Brevard Street, 891-4180

Must make reservation for lunch. Call 891-4009.

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER

Intermediate: Tue. & Thur., 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 5; Wed., March 5

Wed., Jan. 15: “A New Year – A New Outlook” with seated massage by Lively Massage Therapy and Acupuncture presented by Zaid Haynes.

Exhibitors include B The Solutions, Big Bend Hospice, Leon County Health Department and Lighthouse of the Big Bend.

$3

801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940

Afternoon Class: Tue. & Thur., 1 – 2 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 19: Affordable Health Care presented by Rashad Muhajid and Patrice Gray.

Wed., March 19: Digestive Diseases Affecting Seniors

Tue., Feb. 18

MICCOSUKEE LUNCH & LEARN*

LAKE JACKSON LUNCH & LEARN*

At Miccosukee Community Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Road

At Lake Jackson Community

Thur., Feb. 6 & March 6

WOODVILLE LUNCH & LEARN* At Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Road Thur., Feb. 13

WELLNESS CIRCLES 11 a.m. – noon (except as noted). Casual settings with coffee and snacks for various health related discussions, demonstrations, guest speakers and health screenings. $2.

NO WELLNESS CIRCLES IN JANUARY.

JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER

Wed., Feb. 19

NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS SITES * Class sponsored by LCSO, a program of Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation. $2 unless otherwise noted.

ALLEGRO 4501 Shannon Lakes Dr W Brain–Body–Memory– Balance Wed, 2 – 3 p.m.

*BRADFORDVILLE HISTORIC SCHOOL HOUSE Senior Fitness Beginners: Tue. & Thur., 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

*CHAIRES-CAPITOLA DOROTHY C. SPENCE COMMUNITY CENTER Senior Fitness: Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Seated Fitness: Tue. & Thur., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

*FORT BRADEN COMMUNITY CENTER Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Zumba: Mon. & Wed., 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. $2 per class (55+) $3 others

JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER Super Seniors Fitness with Edwina Martin

Tue., Wed. & Thur., 10 – 11 a.m. (no charge)

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER Mindful Movement: Moving for Better Balance Thur., 11 a.m. – Noon

*MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY CENTER Senior Fitness, Tue. & Thur., 11:15 – noon

OPTIMIST PARK 1355 Indianhead Drive Brain–Body–Memory– Balance Tue, 10 –11 a.m.

*WOODVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER Senior Fitness: Mon & Wed, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

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Start training for Senior Games in March Get Ready!

Carl Larsen gets in practice at Hilaman Golf Course.

Mark your calendar for the Senior Games - March 8 – 17, 2014. Start training now and gather your fans. Sports to be included in 2014: » Archery » Basketball Shoot » Bowling » Cycling » Golf » Horseshoes » Racquetball » Road Race » Pickleball » Power Lifting » Swimming » Table Tennis » Tennis (new for 2014) » Track & Field

BEIL/DEMOCRAT FILES

(talgov.com/parks/parks-cc): Jack McLean Community Center 891-2504 Tue. – Fri., 9 a.m. – noon

For registration information call 891-3866.

Jake Gaither Community Center 891-3940 Mon. – Fri., noon – 1 p.m.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:

Lawrence-Gregory Community Center 891-3910 Mon. – Thur., 9 a.m.

– noon

5K, Track and Field - to get involved in the running community, go to www.gulfwinds.org for more information. The Senior Games 5K will be run in conjunction with the Shamrock Scurry on March 8.

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Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Community Center 891-3945 Mon – Fri., 9 a.m. – noon; Wed. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Walker Ford Community Center 891-3970 Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. – noon

ARCHERY Beau Turner Center, 9194 S. Jefferson Hwy, Lamont, FL 32344 http://btycc.org/

BOWLING Capital Lanes, 820 Capital Circle NE, 850-422-2695 www.bowlsrc.com/

850-644-2582 seminolegolfcourse.com Wildwood Golf Resort, 3896 Coastal Hwy 98 Crawfordville, FL 32327, 800-878-1546 at http://innatwildwood.com/ Wildwood-Golf-ResortCrawfordville-Florida.shtml

HORSESHOES Forest Meadows, 4750 N Meridian Road, 850-891-3920 talgov.com/parks/parkstennis-news.aspx Jack McLean Community Center (see listing above)

PICKLEBALL Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St, Wed, noon – 4 pm; Fri 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or Glen Howe at 850-891-3920 talgov.com/parks/parkstennis-pickleball.aspx

Hematology Oncology Solutions

Tallahassee Archery Center, 2784 Capital Circle NE. 850-385-1323 www.tallahasseearchery.com/

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT 2617 Mitcham Drive Ste 101 • Tallahassee, FL 32308 PH: 850-727-8540 | HEMONCSOLUTIONS.COM

Tallahassee Bow Hunters www.bigbendarchery.com/ or contact Ken Campbell at 850-668-4437

Seminole Bowl, 1940 W. Tennessee St, 850-561-0894 www.bowlsrc.com/

Jack McLean, Mon 9 am – 1:30 p.m.; or Glen Howe at 850-891-3920 (address info above)

Tallahassee Indoor Shooting, 499 Capital Circle SW, 850-727-4867 tallyindoorshooting.com

GOLF

POWER LIFTING

Hilaman Golf Course, 2737 Blair Stone Road, 850-891-2560 www.talgov.com/parks/parksgolf-index.aspx

Premier Health and Fitness, 3521 Maclay Blvd or JoAnne Suggs at 850-431-4825 www.tmh.org/ PremierHealthFitnessCenter

• Accepts Medicare and Medicaid and most Commercial Insurance.

• Your premier Hematology Oncology Provider is here for you, serving Tallahassee and the surrounding communities.

• Board certified in Hematology and Oncology.

Hematology Oncology Solutions of Tallahassee

DR. MARIE AMANZE

Talon Training Group, 550 Commerce Blvd, Midway, FL 850-597-7550 talontraininggroup.com

BASKETBALL SHOOTING SKILLS The following gyms are available for practice

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Crenshaw (FSU) Lanes, 75 N Woodward Ave, 850-644-1819 http://union.fsu.edu/crenshaw

Jake Gaither, 801 Bragg Dr, 850-891-3942 www.talgov.com/parks/parksgolf-index.aspx Don Veller Seminole Golf Course, 2550 Pottsdamer St,

RACQUETBALL Forest Meadows, (see listing above for address) Premier Health and Fitness (see listing above for address)

Tom Brown Park Tennis Center, 501 Easterwood Dr, 850-891-3866, talgov.com/parks/parkstennis-courts.aspx Winthrop Park Tennis Center, 1601 Mitchell Ave, 850-891-3980 talgov.com/parks/parkstennis-courts.aspx

SWIMMING Leslie Adams at Leslie.adams@talgov.com or visit www.talgov.com/parks/parksaquatics-aqua or 850-891-3866

TABLE TENNIS Tallahassee Senior Center (address above), Tue. & Thur., 2:15 – 4:15 p.m.

Willy Leparulo at fsutabletennis@yahoo.com or 850-383-1361

TENNIS talgov.com/parks/parkstennis-courts.aspx Forest Meadows (see listing above for address) Tom Brown Park Tennis Center (see listing above for address) Winthrop Park Tennis Center (see listing above for address) or Glen Howe at 850-891-3920 For more information call Kristy Carter at 891-4008 or e-mail Kristy.Carter@talgov.com.

Same game, different time

By Nick Gandy Director of Communications, Florida Sports Foundation

As Gene Hackman reminded his team of underdogs in the movie “Hoosiers,” the distance from the free-throw line to the basket is 15 feet and the rim is still 10 feet from the floor. Whether your 81 or 21, it’s still the same dimensions as when Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 1891.

Tallahassee’s William Wisner Jr. has seen the court at both ages and is keeping his basketball skills alive through the Florida Senior Games. He qualified for the State Championships at the Capital City Senior Games and was a silver medalist the State Games in Fort Myers in December.

While Wisner has recently relocated to Tallahassee his ties to the Capital City run deep. He played for the 1952-53 Florida State Seminoles Basketball team, in only the sixth year of the program.

He graduated from Tarpon Springs High School in 1950 and made his way to the Florida State “West Campus,” as it was called then, to play for the fledgling athletic program at what was previously the Florida State College for Women.

“We played at the West Campus in one of the old airplane hangars,” Wisner recalled. “I lived in one of the old barracks at the West Campus.

That was my dormitory.”

For those not familiar with the history of Florida State University, the West Campus was the old Dale Mabry Field, located near what is now Messer Park. Several new FSU facilities have sprung up near the old “West Campus.” The Morcom Aquatic Center, a state of the art swimming facility and the Florida State Intramural Fields are now where the West Campus once sat.

“There used to be a shuttle between the East and West Campus,” said Wisner. The East Campus is the current Florida State University loca-

Joseph Abal (far left) of Crawfordville, Powerlifting competitor, waits to hear if he earns a gold medal.

tion.

Wisner’s 1952-53 Seminole squad finished with an 11-11 record with a schedule featuring such opponents as Mercer, Rollins, Mississippi State, Miami, Tampa, Florida Southern, Stetson and Memphis State.

The Seminoles had eight home games at the old airplane hangar, where Wisner recalled, “They had bleachers that pulled out and came within three or four feet of the court.

And we had some good crowds to come out and watch us.”

For Wisner, it was basketball that kept him focused on his schoolwork throughout high school and college. “Basketball was, and still is a passion for me,” he said. “I wouldn’t have gone to school if it wasn’t for basketball. If I didn’t make my grades, I didn’t play basketball.”

Wisner’s performance at the 2013 Florida International Senior Games & State Championships earned him silver medals in the free throw shoot-

ing, spot field goal shooting and timed field goal shooting events. He finished second to Lakeland’s Glenn Boetcher in all three.

“I haven’t played in 30 years and it shows,” Wisner said. “I played Recreation League Ball for many years until I ran out of opponents.”

Besides his recollection of basketball at FSU in the ’50s, which included playing with Little All Americans, Jimmy Oler and Ham Wernicke, Wisner also enjoyed the hijinks of many college students in the 1950s.

“We had quite a few panty raids,” he said. “That was something that was in fashion at the time.”

According to Wikipedia, panty raids are a 1950s college prank in which large groups of male students attempted to invade the living quarters of female students and steal their panties. It functioned as a humorous protest against curfews and entry restrictions

that barred male visitors from women’s dormitories.

“It wasn’t anything where anyone got hurt, but it was against school policy. The administration was very protective of the girls during that time and it was something that I thought was a really good thing. I also recall putting an alligator in the Westcott Fountain pool. It stayed there for about a week until we took it out because people were scared of it.”

Basketball has been a part of William Wisner’s life as it comes full circle back to Tallahassee and the Florida Senior Games made that possible through one its 23 sports and events on it annual calendar that begins again in January 2014.

Wisner will be on the court at Lafayette Park in March 2014, just like he was at the West Campus for the 1952-53 season, standing 15 feet away from the basket shooting at a rim 10 feet above the ground.

William Wisner, Jr. takes home another medal.

OTHER FINISHERS Other Tallahassee finishers at the state games included: Kermit Brown placing third in Archery - Barebow Recurve for men 70-74; Jeff Davidson, second in Racquetball - Singles men 60-64; Barbara T. Hudson took first in Road Race female70-74; Barbara Goltz brought home five medals five gold, silver and set three age group records.

Crawfordville’s Charles Williams brought home three medals in Track and Field – a gold, a silver and a bronze medal.

In golf: Broward Sapp (55 – 59) of Crawfordville, shot a 76 (third lowest score of tournament); Tallahasseean Charles Haworth, placed second in 75 -79; and Anthony Hardiman, also of Tallahassee took seventh, in the 70 – 74.

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A look back at holiday fun Decked out for Deck the Halls

Children of Foundation board member Ajay Chada serve cupcakes to the eager crowd. Desserts were sponsored by Waldoch & McConnaughhay, P.A.

Deck the Halls, a Celebration of Wreaths brought merriment to party goers with a lively wreath auction, jazzy tunes, prized gifts, color changing martini glasses, and the zany characters of evening emcee – Lew Wilson. A $500 cash giveaway, aisles of silent auction items, and walls of stunning handcrafted wreaths added splendor to the delightful night.

ABOVE: For Rick and Mary Carroll, Deck the Halls provides fun moments with Elda Martinko.

Mary Carroll and Martinko serve as members of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation board.

MIDDLE RIGHT: Angie Goodman, center, and guests having a grand time.

MIDDLE LEFT: Left to right: Ana Magnin, Carrie Caladiao and Sara Magnin share a great time and laughter!

RIGHT BOTTOM: OMG Jerry Hurt is a shopper…and a Seminole?

LEFT: Pals, left to right, Emily Millett, Shirley Gooding Butler and Linda Roberts (a candy cane sponsor) found the espresso martinis and flashing glasses to their liking.

It is all about handcrafted wreaths at this benefit event. And happy wreath bidder Mary Spencer takes home her prize!

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Travel adventures! Key West or castle cruise?

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER Tours open to all travelers and all benefit TSC Call 891-4004.

COACH TOURS with Travel Leaders MUST have 30 travelers on each coach to confirm tour. To book Travel Leaders tours: Call Joanie at 701-3745 or Rosetta at 891-4004.

“Mystery Tour” Feb. 19 & 20 Hints: Up, Up and Away. Mardi Gras, but it’s too early. CondeCharlotte House.

Includes 2 days transportation, 1 nights lodging, 1 lunch, 1 Mystery dinner show, 1 continental breakfast….and lots of surprises. $335 single $274 pp/double All money due by January 16 Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Shine Up? at the Ocala Civic Theatre March 1 Group departs Tallahassee at 8:45 a.m. from the Senior Center and stops at Lake City Cracker Barrel for lunch. Enjoy a fun musical about Eddie Ryan’s Catholic High School days. He takes us back to the 1950s with seven of his classmates, his priest and good sisters. It’s confession and catechism, patron saints and poodle skirts, guardian angels and gym class, rosaries and rock ‘n’ roll, best friends and “the birds and the bees.” A warm-hearted, humorously divine musical comedy. $101 pp includes lunch, show and transportation. Expected return to TSC 8 p.m.

All money due by Jan. 30 The Color Purple at Alhambra Dinner Theater (Jacksonville) March 29 Based on the novel by Alice Walker, this wonderful story comes to life as a musical that will inspire. The story is about Celie, a downtrodden young woman who, over the course of 40 years, discovers how beautiful she really is. It is an award-winning story of hope, faith and the healing power of love. $103 pp Payment due by Feb. 25.

No refunds, but name changes are okay.

Southwest Florida: Fort Myers & Key West March 31 – Apr 3, 2014 » Punta Gorda’s Fisherman’s Village » Thomas Edison – Henry Ford Winter Estates » Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Rubia Byrd, a frequent TSC traveler, leaves footprints on Myrtle Beach during a recent tour. » Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for Les Miserables » Key West Ferry from Fort Myers with return » Conch Train Key West Tour » Earnest Hemingway’s Home » Shell Factory » Sponge Diving exhibition in Tarpon Springs. $777 single $669 pp/double All money due by Feb. 27. No refunds after Feb. 27.

Atlanta and The Lion King Apr il 22 – 23, 2014 » Jimmy Carter Library and Museum » “The Cheese Cake Factory” » Broadway performance of “Lion King” at Atlanta’s famed Fox Theatre

» The World of Coca Cola » Inside CNN Studio Tour $409 single $345 pp/double HOLIDAY CRUISES and TOURS Call Rosetta at 891-4004 European Rivers & Castles, 7night river cruise June 9 – 16, 2014 Price begins at $3199 pp/double. Taxes and airfare extra.

From Nuremberg through the Main-Danube Canal and to Bamberg, Wertheim and Miltenberg.

Cruise the Rhine River, sample Mosel vintages, and conclude with Germany’s oldest city, Trier. Post option to Paris.

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COLLETTE VACATIONS TOURS Call Rosetta at 891-4004 Visit talgov.com/seniors/tours and access video tours.

Alaska Adventure (includes air & taxes) Get $100 pp off if you book NOW Aug 26 – Sept 11, 2014 To view video clip, go to http:// www.collettevacations.com/ link/578230 TODAY’s price begins at $3,629 pp/double » Seattle City Tour » Space Needle » Pike Place Market » 7-Night Cruise on Celebrity Solstice » Ketchikan » Tracy Arm Fjord » Juneau » Skagway » Victoria, British Columbia Memorials of War: Normandy & Paris Save $250 pp when booking NOW with optional 3-Night London Post Tour Extension Oct. 16 – 26, 2014 To view video clip, go to http:// www.collettevacations.com/ link/594107 Price with early booking discount begin at $4049 pp/double, $4899 » Paris » Vel d’Hiv Memorial » Eiffel Tower Dinner » Normandy » Memorial Peace Museum » D-Day Landing Beaches » St. Mere Eglise » Le Mont St. Michel » Chartres Cathedral Italia Classica (includes air & taxes) Book Now and Save $250 pp Nov 4 -13, 2014 To view video clip, go to http:// www.collettevacations.com/ link/578311 With discount, price begins at $2849 pp/double Rome » Florence » Venice » Milan PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY Alpine Countries & Oktoberfest Oct. 1 – 9, 2014 Price pp double with air transportation included, $3199, pp single add $550 » One hotel in the Austrian Alps » Munich Oktoberfest » Kufstein, Innsbruck, and Wattens, Austria » Swarovsky Crystal Fantasy World » Salzburg » Salzach River Cruise » Merano, Italy » Berchtesgaden Salt Mine » Hitler’s Eagles Nest

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

Receptions free and open to the public.

Upcoming TSC Art Exhibitions Creativity in Oils & Acrylics, Feb. 3 – March 21 Art Reception Fri., Feb. 7, 6 – 8 p.m.

Second Floor Auditorium Gallery Paintings by TSC Studio and Workshop Artists working in oils and/or acrylics, led by TSC art instructors Charles Hazelip, Robert DeWitt Smith and Eluster Richardson. The public invited.

The Silver Touch, Now – Feb. 28 First Floor Dining Room Gallery Photographs by Joyce Bastian, Gerald Bell, Margaret Hamilton, Rebecca Kraft, Roger Messimer, and Roger Owen.

UPCOMING ART WORKSHOPS Art workshops require pre-registration and payment one week before the first class meeting. Most meet once a week with a beginning and end date. They are at the Tallahassee Senior Center unless otherwise indicated. Price of most workshops $54 (55+); $66 others. Exceptions noted.

Artistry in Clay – Handbuilding, Mark Fletcher Mondays, Feb. 3 – March 10 (six weeks), 9:30 – noon Students work in basic handbuilding techniques to create functional or sculptural objects of their choice.

Students purchase clay and glazes.

Clay available for purchase in class.TSC kiln-fires finished pieces on-site. All skill levels. Register by Jan 27.

Pen, Brush & Ink, Mark Fletcher Mondays, Feb. 3 – March 10 (six weeks ), 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Enhance drawing skills using pen and brush with ink, and using ink and watercolor washes to add tonality. A course for beginners that intermediates can also enjoy. Register by Jan 27.

Creative Watercolor - Intermediates, Linda Pelc Tuesdays, Feb. 4 – March 11 (six weeks), 1 – 3:30 p.m. Structured watercolor technique for continuing students. Skill Level: Not for first time watercolor beginners. Register

by Jan 28.

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Tuesdays, Feb 4 – March 11 (six weeks), 6 – 9 p.m. Learn fundamental tools and techniques for drawing the human figure in pencil and charcoal through demonstrations, one-on-one instruction and suggested homework. Male and female models provide both short and long classical figure poses. Class fee includes cost of the model. Skill Level: Students should have some drawing experience prior to taking this class. $91 (55+) $101 others. Register by Jan 28.

Pastels - Landscapes, Wendy Devarieux Thursdays Feb. 6 – March 12 (six classes), 9:30 – noon, TSC Clay Studio. Using soft pastels, study technique, composition and color while creating landscapes. Pastels, a pigment laden chalk-like medium, gives unique texture and brilliant colors.

Beginners and continuing students. Register by Jan 30.

Following the Master Painters, Millie RufflesSmith Thursdays, Cezanne – Feb. 6 – 27 (four classes), Matisse – March 6-27 (four classes), 1 – 3:30 p.m., TSC Clay Studio..

Learn about a famous artist and experiment with painting in that style. This is not a traditional painting class, it is an opportunity to explore your creative side in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. All skill levels. $36 (55+) $44 others, plus materials fee $20 to instructor who provides the art supplies used in class.

Register by Jan 30 for Cezanne, Feb 27 for Matisse.

Drawing Together, Michael J. Harrell Fridays, 9:30 – noon, Feb. 7 March 14 (six classes). Learn and develop drawing techniques. Skill Level: Beginners & Intermediate. Register by Jan 31.

Funky Fibers – Painting & Printing, Ginny Jones Fridays, Feb. 7 – March 14 (six weeks), 1 – 3:30 pm, in TSC Clay Studio. This class will explore and experiment with

Mark Fletcher teaches art at Senior Center. a variety of techniques used to print and paint on fabric.

Register by Jan 31.

Watercolor – Rich Textures, Rosemary Ferguson Fridays, Feb. 7 – March 21 (six classes – skip Mar 6), 1 – 3:30 pm, TSC Art Studio. Class involves various techniques and processes to develop interesting textures in watercolor paintings. For intermediate level watercolorists – not for beginners. Register

by Jan 31.

Neighborhood Locations New Locations!

Following the Masters – Picasso, Millie RufflesSmith Allegro in Killearn, Tuesdays, Feb. 4-25 (four weeks), 6 – 8:30 pm.

Westminster Oaks, Fridays, Feb. 7-28 (four weeks), 1 – 3:30 pm, Art Room in the Parry Building.

Learn about a famous artist and experiment with acrylic painting in that style – for beginners and intermediates. $36 (55+), $44 others. Register by Jan 28.

New! Beads & Beyond, at Westminster Oaks with Nancy Benham, in the Pool House Wednesdays, Feb. 12 – March 12 (five weeks), 1 – 3 pm. Recycle paper into handsome beads. Professional jewelry artisan Nancy will help you develop various beads, new and/or from recycled jewelry into really

wonderful pieces. Register

by Jan 31. $45 (55+), $55 others.

Watercolor Painting at Lake Jackson Community Center, Linda Pelc Mondays, Feb. 17 – March 24 (six weeks), 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Discover the joy of painting.

Learn and develop basic techniques. Skill Level: Continuing Beginners. Register

by Feb 10.

Acrylic Painting/Landscapes for Beginners at Lake Jackson Community Center at Huntington Oaks Plaza, Janice McCatskill Tuesdays Feb. 18 – March 25 (six class meetings), 9:30 am – noon. Learn basics of painting with this versatile medium while painting landscapes. Register by Feb. 11.

Draw with Your Eyes, Paint with Your Heart – Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse, Mark Fletcher Wednesdays Feb. 19 – March 26 (six weeks) 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Learn to draw what you see, not what you think you see.

Use ink line for concept and structure, add tonal watercolor washes for mood and volume. A class for beginners that intermediates can also enjoy. Register by Feb 12.

Painting with Oils at Fort Braden Community Center, Robert DeWitt Smith Thursdays, Feb. 20 – March 27 (six weeks), 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Each session provides both a demonstration and the opportunity to paint. Some experience with oil painting preferable. Register by Feb 13.

Oil Painting with Eluster Richardson at Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse Fridays, Feb. 21 – March 28 (six class meetings), 1:30 – 4 pm. Eluster helps develop skills and insight into improved composition and subject matter working in oils. Skill level: Intermediate.

Register by Feb 13.

Drawing with Michael Harrell at Allegro Classroom in Killearn Tuesdays, March 4 – 25 (four weeks), 6 – 8 p.m. Intermediate Level. Learning and developing drawing tech-

nique. $36 (55+), $44 others.

Register by Feb 25.

Following the Masters – Georgia O’Keefe, Millie Ruffles-Smith Westminster Oaks, Art Room in the Parry Building.

Fridays, March 7 - 28 (four weeks) 1 – 3:30. Learn about a famous artist and experiment with acrylic painting in that style – for beginners and intermediates. $36 (55+), $44 others. Register by Feb 28.

Creative Doodling, Leslie Puckett Westminster Oaks, Pool House Wednesdays, March 19 – April 9 (four weeks), 1 – 3 p.m. Drawing, designing, meditation or just having fun – some of these creative approaches were used by Medieval scribes as well as modern artists reinventing patterning. $36 (age 55+), $44 others. Register by March 12.

Better Hearing Brings Smiles!

Tallahassee Ear, Nose and Throat is the only full service Audiology Clinic in Tallahassee with both Physicians and Doctors of Audiology on site to meet alll of your hearing health needs. s.

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU 1405 CENTERVILLE ROAD SUITE 5400 2625 MITCHAM DRIVE

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The Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation “thank you” to Deck the Halls Sponsors.

Shining Star Capital Health Plan Ruby Stocking Kaki Pope, Clinical Audiologist Gold Ribbons Audiology Associates of North Florida Bevis Funeral Home Capital Home Health Comfort Keepers Steve Halsell, Prudential Midtown Merchants Association Cupcake Dessert Table Waldoch & McConnaughhay, P.A. Martini Bar Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. Wreaths & Sweets Preview Event Seven Hills Health & Rehab Valet Parking Capital Regional Medical Center Silver Bells D&S Tax & Business Services, LLC Home Instead Senior Care LocalSeniorDiscounts.com Linda Roberts, Prudential Palmer Eye Center Sweat Therapy Fitness Candy Canes Abbey Funeral & Tallahassee Memory Gardens Allegro Independent Living Brookdale Senior Living–Clare Bridge and Sterling House Assisted Living E. Ann Cleare, Realtor Coppins Monroe Adkins & Dincman, PA HarborChase Assisted Living & Memory Care Interim Health Care Dr. De Lopez, DDS, PA David Perkins

Jill Sandler The Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation also expresses gratitude to our Silent Auction donors: Allure Laser Treatment Animal Service Center Betsy Barfield Photography Big Bend Coastal Conservancy Black Dog Bloch Piano Tuning & Restoration Body Trac Greg Boebinger Karol Brigham Brueggers Amrita BrummelSmith Budget Blinds Sheriff Larry Campbell Candlewood Suites Rose Catalano Changes Hair Studio Gail Chase Chelsea Salon & Spa Chick-Fil-A Children’s Home Society Mary Chiles Caroline Collins Dr. Walter Colon Connie’s Hams Lee Cook Martha Coppins COT Utilities Cottage Creations by Jeanne Courtyard Marriott, San Destin Dave’s Pizza Garage Davy Wood Studios Designs by Malone Dog Wood Dog Park Kristin Dozier County Commissioner Drs. Dozier & Barnett, Peridontics Edible Arrangements Evolve Salon Tom Flanigan Pamela Flory Forest Meadows Dalene Miller Four Points Sheraton Fourth Quarter Friends of Maclay The Front Porch Bob Gabordi Lori Geist Gem Collection

Thanks to Deck the Halls sponsors Sniffen & Spellman crew pause the shakers long enough for a group photo. The sponsors of the martini bar set a new record for glasses sold.From left, Teri Love, Michael Spellman, Kenyetta Mullins and Elizabeth Davis appear to love their jobs!

Kathy Gilbert Glasswork by Susan Golden Lotus Yoga Gordon’s Strings Marlene Greenfield Mary Hafner Harmony Rhythms Head over Heels HealthSouth Nicole Helm LMT Hilaman Golf Course Hilton Garden Inn Hopkins Eatery Suki Horne, RN AP Susie Howell http://www.fundraisingrides.org/catalog/ Jake- Gaither Golf Course Jenny Craig Joe Mama’s Joe’s Bike Shop Anna Johnson-Riedel Jonathan Walker, LMT Kate’s Truffles Aaron Kautz, LMT Killearn Antiques Killearn Performing

Arts Krispy Kreme Lafayette Park Courtney Laine Lake Jackson Animal Hospital Lakeside Grooming Mary Ann Lindley, City Commissioner Literacy Volunteers Of Leon County Lofty Pursuits Karen Louwen Joanna Love Rebecca Lutz Luxe Beauty Institute Macklin and Me Maclay Gardens Maddio’s Pizza Joint Scott Maddox Sara Magnin Market Square Liquors Elda Martinko Maureen’s Colorful Creations Jim and Elaine McConoughhay Gary McCoy

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Robin McDougall Chris McGuire Melting Pot Mike’s Jewelry Care Center Nancy Miller Mom & Dad’s Momos Pizza Julie Montanero Monticello Opera House Moondog Art Glass Mountain Dews Nails La La Namaste yoga New Leaf Market NHC Michelle Nickens Ruth Nickens Nomads O’Brien flights Old Town Cafe OLLI Outback Steakhouse Edna Owens Page Rozelle Art Jewelry Panera Bread Doughnation

Parks & Rec Parks and Rec Aquatics Paws Pentaltha Jewelers Premier Health and Fitness Publix Leslie Puckett Quarter Moon Linda Rabon Norma Reesor, LMT Reiki Master Linda Roberts Dr. Ivan Roberts, DDS Robin’s Jewelry and Design Martha Rodeseike S & P’s Cleaning Sakura Sarah Mac Band Seminole Golf Course Linda Smith Soleil 7 Southern Mower Repair Sowing Seeds Ministry Liz Sparks

Spirit Spins Pottery Stewart’s Pharmacy Super Lube Susan Saul Design Suzanne Baker Sweat Therapy Tall Symphony Orchestra Tallahassee Democrat Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center Tallahassee Little Theater Tallahassee Museum Tallahassee Rock Gym Ten Speed Greens The Grey Fox The Miccosukee Root Cellar The Shoe Box The Turnover Café 101 Restaurant & Lounge Tomatoland Trader Joes FreidaTravis Treasure Hut Walk the Tail Bridget Welch Donna Wells Nancy Wendhold Sheri White Darlene Wilke Lew Wilson Rosanne Wood Yoga Unlimited Your Logo Here Gil Ziffer, City Commissioner And thanks to our wreath, ornament and apron donors: Barbara Ahlbrandt Anonymous Reini Bartlett Joey Bazell – Holiday Exclusives Dana Bowermeister Jackie Bradwell Neil Brown Dana Bryan – Bear-y Nice Things Jeanne Davis Bryant Malvera Butler – CHP Kristy Carter Terry Chenney Nona Comerford Linda Cooksey – Jonquil Garden Circle Jacki Costonas Martha Creel – Carroll and Company CPA Wendy Cresap – CHP Lois Decoteau Lana Dixon Rosemary Ferguson

Pamela Flory Kelly Garner – CHP Kimberly F. Gerato – Interiors, LLC Mary Sterner Goble – CHP Patricia Green-Powell Diana Greenslade – TOSPT (Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy) Stacey Hammond – CHP Faith Hazelip Home Health Care Amy Kelly Porter – Capital Home Health / TSC Foundation Board Gert Ladd – CHP Donna Legarre – Native Nurseries Gina Luedecke – CHP Linda Mabry Martha Markey Gail McDonald – Allegro Heritage Oaks Lisa Metcalf – Blossoms on Monroe Carol Moomaw Ruth Nickens Doris Patrick Marcy Pease Libby Penrod – A Bag for HOPE Myrna Perkins Melissa Pierson – CHP Leslie Puckett Kathy Rivenbark – TSC Foundation Board Lou Roland – CHP Jill Sandler Donnaclaire Schwekendiek Karen Shafter – Centre Pointe Debbie Sisk – CHP Meredith Smith Jacob Stephens – CHP Jan Thomas Tallahassee Senior Center Ceramics Class Tallahassee Senior Center Painting Class Sandra Umanos Nancy Van Vessem – CHP Gena Varn Donna Wells – CHP Nancy Wenhold Polly White – CHP Lew Wilson – TSC Foundation Board Wreaths by Dana Your Logo Now

Capital Regional Medical Center is well represented by, left to right, Gail and Brian Dunmyer, Tony & Patsy Zasciurinskas, and Seth Thorbjornsen. CRMC provided free valet parking for party goers.

Neil and Gail McDonald take home memories of a wonderful evening together.

A big hand for Deck the Halls sponsors T

he Tallahassee Senior Center’s signature fundraising event, Deck the Halls, could not be the success it is without our sponsors. The event brings joy to sponsors, their staff and friends alike.

Sandy DeLopez, left, with friends Trevor Kelsey-Smith and his wife Millie, pause for a photo.

Foundation board member Amy Kelley Porter and her husband, Chris, look festive at the gala fundraiser.

Representing Wreaths & Sweets sponsor Seven Hills Health & Rehab are (seated) Marsha and Miguel Oxamendi, (left to right, standing) Maureen Halligan, Brittany Workotter, Meridith Hunter and Scott Berube.

From left: Lisa Myrick, Melissa Corson and Karen Hall .

Event photographer Robert Overton finds Scott Harrell, left, and Marc Moncrief, both of Home Instead Senior Care, ready to party.

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Key holders 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.

KEY HOLDERS INFORMATION A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll free 800435-7352 within Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Registration #CH8035.

MEMBERSHIP Senior (55+) $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 SILVER KEY HOLDERS Ed & Moira Desloge Bronze Key Holders Dot Carroll; A.J. McMullian, III; Edna Owens; David Perkins FRIEND KEY HOLDERS Louis Ambrose; Dollie & Pat Doty; Nelson Easterling; Virden & Adeline Evans; Martha Gallo; Gordon & Aurora Hansen; Heinz & Johnnye Luebkemann; Barry & Joan Powers; Jill Sandler; Nella Schomburger; Margie Smith; John & Linda Williams NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS Glenn Berman; Susie Anderson; Joe & Susan Badgeley; Dave & Sylvia Ballas; Rini Bartlett; Marian K. Baur; Monika Bedard; Linda Bell; Exa B. Bowen; Tom & Barbara Brandt; Anne W. Brooks; Bernice G. Brown; Carol Lynch Brown; Dick & Carol Buys; Carol A. Cairo; Cloia Daisy Close; Renee

COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE! Join us for

SPONSOR & DONOR APPRECIATION!

Bueno Prades of Honeywell, TSC manager Sheila Salyer, Zsa Zsa Ingram-Firtzgerald of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, and Mayor John Marks at the annual Honeywell Holiday Luncheon.

M. Collette; Margaret Collins; Jerry & Helen Conger; Joyce Cotter; Jon & Carla Cramer; Marsha Crisler; Fran Curtin; Mary M. Curtis; Pat & Jane Dallet; Larry & Jo Deeb; Arthur J. DeLong; Michael & Phyllis Eagen; Mary Joyce Eibeck; Lois C. Engels; Judy Nicholas Etemadi; Billy Farran; Terese M. Fax; Joan H. Filar; Sarah G. Gallon; Sandra F. Genetin; Karen Glendenning; Theresa Gore; Angela Gurr; Joe Ann Hansford; Hazel C. Hayes; Donie Ann Henderson; Michael & Renee Hoch; Mary Jane Holler; Opal Hopkins; Laurie H. & Karen B. Hosford; Irwin & Georgia Jahns; F. Craig & Nancy J. Johnson; Jean Jones; Karin M. Kelly; Herbert Klepper; Mary G. Kotzky; Patricia Kraft; Genevive Lathrop; Dale W. & Marilyn K. Lick; Helen Light; Chris Livaudais; Joan Macmillan; James Mann;

Carole Massey; Susan B. Miller; Joe & Christine Mills; Cooper & Nina Mingledorff; Gerald & Sandra Ness; Charles & Rosalyn N. Olsen; Gerald K. Oshesky; Jacqueline Parra; Carol Peck; Robert H. & Janice Pedler; Marjorie Perkins; Dexter & Martha Porter; Richard & Jacqueline Portman; Syble L. Pullam; Marilyn J. Racki; Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda; Steven & Amy Reznik; Rae Roeder; Jo Anne M. Roth; Aline Rundle; Lisa Rutledge; Betty Serow; Nell Sewell; Claude & Nina Shipley; Ginny Smoller; Jean T. Souter; Helen Stewart; Paul & Patricia Strait; Sy & Paula Tamaddoni Jahromi; Antonio Terracciano; Margie Thomas; Scott & Phyllis M. Treadway; Mary M. Tyler; Robert & Lynn Waddell; John & Virginia Walker; Mary Ann Walsh; Sylvia Warner; Joann Webb; Gina W. Whitfield; Maye Wil-

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THUR., JAN .30 5:30-7:30 P.M. UNIVERSITY CENTER CLUB Guests enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. This event is open to the community. Donations appreciated.

To RSVP or for more information, contact the University Center Club Member Services Department at (850) 644-8528.

Sponsored by LocalSeniorDiscounts.com and the University Center Club.

Leslie Pucket and Karen Boebinger happily accept the TSC award for “intergenerational activities” presented at the Honeywell Holiday luncheon by Zsa Zsa Ingram-Fitzgerald of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

liams; Donna J. Winslow; Bob & Elaine Woodward MEMORIAL DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF: JOE SMITH By: Jonnie Stoutamire

Kimberlee Bonura Lisa Dollar Covert Lew Wilson IN APPRECIATION OF FAVORITE ACTIVITIES: Dr. & Mrs. DeLopez

(Art Center) Ms. Hazel C. Hayes Ms. Kimberlee Bonura (Dance/Exercise Programs)

7th Annual Fitness Festival Active Living

North Florida’s only event dedicated to health, fitness and beauty information for ALL ages.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 Leon County Civic Center $5 admission, children under 12 free The 7th Annual Tallahassee Fitness Festival is a one day opportunity to experience the latest exercise classes, home gym equipment, and health and nutrition products and more.

More than100 local and national vendors will conduct FREE health screenings, provide FREE health and fitness information and offer FREE product samples.

Valuable door prizes will be awarded every 30 minutes.

Learn how to cook healthy meals as area chefs conduct demonstrations on the Cooking Stage. Sample the latest fitness classes by the best instructors in the area on the Fit Floor. Instructors include winners from the FIT Awards, sponsored by FIT Weight Loss & More.

An interactive Kids Korner will provide activities tailored to children under the age of 12. Local summer camps and college athletes will conduct mini-sport camps and sign autographs.

Parents are encouraged to challenge their kids in 40feet obstacle course and other activities. The Tallahassee Fitness Festival will expose guests to a genre of physical activities, health and nutrition options, and information that will improve their quality of life. For more information, call 850.222.0200, email tallyfitnessfestival@gmail.com or visit www.TallyFitnessFest.com.

2014 awards

Silver Stars Nomination Form Deadline for submission February 14, 2014 Silver Stars Gala Event to be held May 22, 2014

Silver Stars are individuals with special achievements and contributions to the community in the years since turning age 60.

Nominations are open to the community. Nominees need to be a resident of Leon, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, or Wakulla County. Please complete this form that details nominee’s accomplishments and/or activities after their 60th birthday. Typically Nominees are over age 70. Please return the Nomination Form to “Silver Stars Nominee,” Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 or to Tina.Niggel@talgov.com by February 14.

Part I: Nominee Information Name of Nominee:

Birth Date:

Gender:

Male

Female

Address: City:

State:

Preferred Phone Number: (

)

Race (Optional): Asian Black White

Zip Code:

American Indian/Alaska Native Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Hispanic

E-mail Address:

_

Other: ____

Part 2: Nominator Information Name of Nominator: Organization (If applicable): Address: City:

State:

Preferred Phone Number: ( )

Zip Code:

Email Address:

Does the Nominee know that she/he is being nominated?

Yes

Is the Nominee employed?

Yes

No

No

If relevant, at what age did the Nominee retire from a primary career?

In what activities, organizations, clubs, volunteer opportunities, etc. is the Nominee currently active and / or participate?

In what activities, organizations, clubs, etc. was the Nominee involved since the age of 60?

Please include any additional outstanding accomplishments or achievements the Nominee has received since the age of 60.

Announcing the 2014 Silver Stars Awards May 22 To be held at FSU’s University Center The Tallahassee Senior Center is now accepting applications for Silver Stars Awards. Eight Silver Stars are selected from nominees to be honored at the annual Silver Stars gala May 22. Please use the nomination form provided here and nominate the senior you feel best deserves to be recognized for community service and volunteerism. Honorees are selected on their contributions since turning age 60.

Silver Stars come from all walks of life—teachers, nurses, scientists, church leaders, military veterans, moms, dads and grandparents. It’s all a matter of heart. The one thing past winners have in common is their desire to continue serve others and their community.

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Linda Roberts, President Donna Wells, Vice President Gwendolyn Spencer, Treasurer Edna Owens, Secretary Mary Carroll Ajay Chada Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D. Shirley Gooding-Butler Scott Harrell Amy Kelly Porter Elda Martinko David Perkins Kathy Rivenbark Lew Wilson Bryan Desloge, Emeritus A.J. (Andy) McMullian, Emeritus Sarah Neeley, Emeritus SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL Patricia Parkhurst, Chair Emily Millett, Vice Chair Nancy Daws Pamela Flory Mary Hafner Peter Piper Annie Rolle Andrea Rosser Jill Sandler Dr. Antonio Terracciano Freida Travis Ed Vertuno Mae Williams

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Helplines and hotlines SELF-IMPROVEMENT RESOURCES FOR SENIORS Facts*: Creative aging is the new mantra of baby boomers and a big part of this is ageless learning, which helps seniors stay healthier and live longer.

Seniors should set realistic, flexible goals throughout the year and break them down into achievable steps. Once a goal is met, they should celebrate and set another so they are constantly challenged.

Top New Year’s resolutions for seniors are: 1. Begin physical activities such as taking walks, swimming or joining an exercise class to remain socially involved with other people 2. Try to visit someone who may not be able to get out much or commit to doing volunteer work 3. Learn a new language or take a class in art, computers, sewing or other interesting topics 4. Become proactive with preventive care 5. Visit a senior center to enjoy a multitude of enlightening and healthy activities.

Positive thinking and goal setting go hand in hand. One who maintains a positive, expectant attitude will experience positive and desirable events in their life.

Participation at a senior center can help with meeting self-improvement goals. Senior centers are places for improving self-management skills, reducing isolation and depression and obtaining preventive health care.

Letting go of the past and looking forward to the future is one of the most positive steps a person can take no matter how old they are.

Goals should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-based. For example, when starting/increasing a physical fitness program, one goal could be to discuss exercise plans with a senior’s physician at least one week before beginning and another could be to take the stairs instead of elevators within 12 weeks after beginning an exercise program. *Sources for these facts: adulted.about.com, ehow.com, EzineArticles.com/5692887, positive-thinking-for-you.com/positive_thinking, americashealthrankings.org/ commentaries/firman-NCOA-Rxforhealth, self-improvement-advice.org, eldercarecafe.net/new-years-resolutions-2010-version, activeseniors.hiaxis.com/setting_fitness_and_exercise_goals

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FITNESS SERVICES Tallahassee Senior Center, including Southside and Leon County Senior Outreach Locations Over 20 fitness classes are offered to meet a variety of schedules, including adults who are employed, and encompass all levels of ability.

891-4000 www.talgov.com/seniors Other Tallahassee Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Affairs - Senior Fitness Programs are offered at: Jack L. McLean, Jr. Community Center: 891-2505 Jake-Gaither Center: 891-3940 Lafayette Park Community Center: 891-3946 Lincoln Neighborhood Center: 891-4180 Website: www.talgov.com Other Resources There are many other excellent fitness centers and city programs available to seniors for improving their fitness. A list of these centers can be found at www.talgov.com/ seniors or by calling 891-4043.

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Exercise Fitness Triage: afaa.com/201.afa.com Health Assessments and Biological Age Calculations: realage.com Health Assessments: capitalhealth.com Exercise for Seniors: nia.nih.gov/ health/publication/exercise-andphysical-activity NUTRITION SERVICES Tallahassee Senior Center Provides a variety of preventive health programs, including diabetes education, nutritional counseling and assistance, healthy cooking and fitness classes.

891-4000 Jaquinn Griffith, MSRD/LD/N, HFS www.talgov.com/seniors 510-9401 FAMU Cooperative Extension Other Resources Program AARP Health and Nutritional InPromotes and makes available proformation: aarp.org/health grams for community gardening, Meals on Wheels: ecsbigbend.org food safety and nutrition.

Nutrition Labeling: 599-3546 cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab famu.edu/cesta Eating Well for Seniors: Leon County Extension nihseniorhealth.gov (nutrition) Office of UF Jenny Craig Weight Loss: Provides educational assistance with jennycraig.com nutritional health and food safety.

Weight Watchers: 606-5200 weightwatchers.com leon.ifas.ufl.edu HEALTH SERVICES Free Diet Plans, Weight Charts and Tallahassee Senior Center, including Other Nutritional Information certain Southside and Leon County Website presents diet plans, nutriSenior Outreach Locations tional information and weight Provide glucose, blood pressure, charts for men and women. hearing, vision, cholesterol and No telephone other health screenings, medication dietbites.com safety information, chronic disease TOPS (Taking Off management education, health Pounds Sensibly) fairs, fall prevention classes, podiaWeight loss support and healthy trist screenings/foot care, massage living education. and Reiki services, mental health 933-7592 education and mental health countops.org/default.aspx seling.

Other Resources 891-4000 There are many other nutritional www.talgov.com/seniors resources and weight/health proLocal Physicians, Groups and Health grams Plans: There are many excellent available to Tallahassee area seniors health care providers in the Tallahasfor improving their overall health. A see area who accept senior patients list of these items can be found at and also bill Medicare/other health www.talgov.com/seniors or by callinsurance policies. Adults setting ing 891-4043. goals for exercise/fitness or weight Nutrition/Healthy Lifecontrol should consult their styles: cdc.gov/ physicians prior to beginhealthyweight ning any programs. A HELPFUL Federal Prolist of these health NUMBERS grams for care providers can Nutrition, be found at Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873 Physical Activwww.talgov.com/ Area Agency on Aging, ity and ObesiElder Helpline: 800-963-5337 ty: cdc.gov/ Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352 nccdphp US DepartMedicare Hotline: 800-633-4227 ment of Agri2-1-1 Big Bend: 617-6333 culture General or 211 Nutrition Information: nutrition.gov Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer: aicr.org Food Pyramid: myplate.gov Nutritionists/Dieticians Carole Bullock, RD, LD/N, CDE 212-0383 Freddy Kaye PHD, LD 224-1108 drfreddykaye.com Suzanne Laws, MS, RD, LD, CNS, FADA, FAADE, BC-ADM, CDE 656-3470 Erica Ceska, MS, RD, LD/N GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO 545-7897

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seniors or by calling 891-4043.

Other Resources Capital Medical Society (physician referral service by specialty and whether Medicare is accepted – 877-9018): capmed.org Health Resources, Education and Provider Location: floridahealthfinder.gov FSU Geriatrics Department: med.fsu.edu (Academics, Departments, then Geriatrics) LIFE ENRICHMENT Lifelong learning opportunities through art, continuing academic education, technology (including social media and internet access) and assorted topics such as home improvement are available throughout Leon County. In addition, a variety of support groups in this area offer assistance to seniors who may have obstacles to meeting/ planning goals. A list of these classes/groups can be found at www.talgov.com/seniors or by calling 8914043.

Other Resources Life Enrichment: life-after-60.com Independent and Fulfilling Living: lmb.typepad.com/smart_senior Support for Seniors Making Life Changes: aarp.org/online_community/groups Activities for Seniors: seniorslist.com 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. Sources may change between preparation and print date.

Grandparents as Parents Active Living

Andy Creel was presented with the Delores “De” Ingraham Spiritual Caregiver Award as part of Clergy Appreciation Month.

Andrew Creel receives award

By Sharon Davidson

Albert Einstein said “try not to become a man of success but a man of value.” Andrew “Andy” Creel, Chaplain for Big Bend Hospice, has definitely brought value to his community. That is why Andy was honored by his peers and presented with the Delores “De” Ingraham Spiritual Caregiver Award as part of Clergy Appreciation Month.

Andy’s constant pursuit to alleviate the suffering of others makes him ideal for his role as Chaplain on the Big Bend Hospice Team for Jefferson, Madison, and Taylor County. When his coworkers were asked what one word best describes Andy, they responded with compassionate, empathetic, tolerant and steadfast. “Andy is one of the most caring, loving men you will ever meet,” says Carol Katz, Team Leader for the JMT Team. “His excellence in helping oth-

ers is not just an act but is his habit. Andy does not strive for recognition but focuses on the value of contributing to human kind without expecting anything in return.”

Andy is not only caring of the patients but also the staff. Kathy Bass, Professional Liaison for Big Bend Hospice, explains “Andy will wait in his car to see that we are safe in our surroundings. He is supportive and present when we have dying patients. He is always tirelessly doing whatever needs to be done.”

The Delores De Ingraham Award recognizes a chaplain who has made a significant contribution to Big Bend Hospice’s spiritual care and counseling each year. Just to have been nominated by your peers is an honor in itself. Nominees must have demonstrated sensitivity, dedication, commitment, and openness to diversity, and a passion for encouraging patients, families and staff.

Check out Grandparents as Parents at http:// www.MomsEveryDay.com/northfloridasouthgeorgia/justformoms/Grandparents_as_Parents_218369561.html. We are pleased to have an online presence that details our services and answers FAQs. There’s also a short video and links to other resources.

Grandparents as Parents: Remember these dates GaP Support Lunch Wed., Jan. 29 and Wed., Feb. 26, noon – 1:30 p.m.

Leon County Public Library, 200 W. Park. Program Room A. Complimentary lunch provided for grandpar-

ents and other relative caregivers. Reservations required.

Call or email Karen Boebinger at 891-4027 or karen.boebinger@talgov.com for info or to RSVP for any events above.

Call or email Karen Boebinger at 891-4027 or karen.boebinger@talgov.com for information or to RSVP for events above. GaP is co-sponsored by United Healthcare and COPE/Florida Blue Foundation; it is a program of the Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation, funded by the Leon County Commission.

Santa Sid Jenkins and Suzanne Parke enjoy the GaP holiday luncheon.

Studio Art Classes Tallahassee Senior Center Weekly Studio Art 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 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.

Call 891-4016 or email Leslie.Puckett@talgov.com for more information. $9 per class (55+), $11 others.

Watercolor, Tue., 9 a.m. noon; Linda Pelc Beginning Oil and Acrylic Painting – Wed. 9:30 –

Oil and Acrylic Painting with Joann Hunt, instructor Charles Hazelip, Mary Hafner, Tadako Knight and Byrl Clayton. noon; Charles Hazelip Oil and Acrylic Painting – Intermediate, Wed. 1 – 4 p.m.; Charles Hazelip Watercolor, Thur., 9 a.m. – noon; Rosemary Ferguson

Drawing Etcetera, Thur 1 – 4 p.m.; instructor: Bart Frost Oil Painting: Intermediate – Advanced, Fri. 9 – 11:30, Eluster Richardson On-Going Studio Labs

Portrait Studio Lab, Mon. 9 – 11:30 a.m,. $4 Ceramics, Tues. & Wed., 9 – 11:30 a.m., $2 plus cost of materials and firing fee

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