Multipurpose Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. • 727-893-5657 •
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Annual registration required. Free, residents; $50, non-residents. All programs subject to change without notice. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by, join our weekly newsletter, or like us on Facebook for a full calendar of events.
Fitness Center now open! To provide physical distancing, we’ve limited capacity, so call to register for a spot. Supplemental food assistance for qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need is available at the Senior Center. Pantry is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Proper verification required prior to use of the pantry. GEMS (Gulfport Extended Mobility Service) provides affordable Door-to-Door transportation service, rides to medical appointments, shopping, and much more for Gulfport residents, 55 years of age or older or disabled. 727-893-2242. Medical Equipment Lending Program provides gently used wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and other medical equipment to seniors who need it. Supplies limited.
SPECIAL EVENTS Health Talk with Labrador Primary Care: Five Sneaky Causes of Weight Gain Are you eating well & staying active, but the scale keeps creeping up? Dr. Christina McCoy discusses five potential pitfalls that can cause weight gain. Aug. 12, 12 p.m. Show & Tell: Make Your Story Live On Do you have a hidden talent, a treasure from the past or a prized possession? Bring it in and share its story with friends. Aug. 13, 1 p.m. Services for Veterans & Their Caregivers Do you have questions about services available to veterans and their caregivers through the VA? This presentation shows you the many programs the VA has to offer and how to access them. Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m. Wellness Wednesday: Monthly Wellness Checks Track your progress health with these free monthly screenings. Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. In The Kitchen with Chef Jack: Chicken Avocado Soup Improve your culinary skills with step-by-step instruction from the Soup Guru, Chef Jack. Aug. 18, 4 p.m. Limited space; reserve your spot and get the recipe now. iPhone / iPad Instruction Learn the basic functions of your iPhone or iPad. Aug. 19, 1 p.m. Pre-registration required.
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Gulfcoast Legal Assistance Get legal help with lifetime planning docs; Medicaid/ Medicare, social security, food stamp, family law, consumer/debt collection, or housing/contract issues. Aug. 24; appointment required. Saving Claire: The Story of Denying Gravity Watch the groundbreaking documentary, then, alongside a panel of experts, explore the creative process and the paths that help us thrive as we age. Come learn how to take concrete, immediate steps to enhance your life. The film explores the complex nature of aging and the challenge of change. Aug. 24, 2 p.m. In-person or Zoom. EPIC Coffee Club Join other LGBTQ+ seniors in a welcoming, safe space for coffee and discussion, encouragement, and growth. Aug. 25, 8:30 a.m. Movie Matinee Gather with friends to enjoy a movie on the big screen. Call for title. Aug. 27, 1 p.m.
GEMS GULFPORT GETAWAYS Senior Center registration required, but you do not need to bea GEMS member to enjoy these exciting Gulfport getaways. Trips are nonrefundable and subject to change without notice. More info and reservations: 727-893-2242. St. Petersburg Museum and Lunch on the St. Petersburg Pier Mary Wheeler Eaton founded the St. Petersburg Memorial Historical Society in 1920. Today, that museum is the St. Petersburg Museum of History. It has so much to explore, from the first international flight to baseball. The Museum’s on the beautiful, newly reconstructed and redesigned St. Petersburg Pier, where we’ll enjoy lunch. Aug. 19. $12, GEMS members; $15, nonmembers. Price includes round-trip transportation, parking and museum admission. Meals paid for separately.
MONDAYS Stretch & Strength: 10:30 a.m., Casino Wisdom Healing Qigong: 11 a.m., Scout Hall Mahjong: 12 p.m., Room 107 Dominos: 1 p.m., Theater lobby Chair Yoga: 1 p.m., Scout Hall, 5315 28th Ave. S.
Strength Training & Aerobics: 1:30 p.m., Room 107 Chair Volleyball: 3 p.m., Dining Hall Mindfully Move & Laugh: 6 p.m., Room 107
TUESDAYS Seated Tai Chi: 8:30 a.m., Theater lobby Gulfport Senior Citizens Harmonica Club: 9 a.m., Room 107 Tai Chi / Qi Gong: 10 a.m., Casino Line Dancing for Beginners: 10 a.m., Scout Hall Continuing Level 1 Spanish: 10:30 a.m., Zoom Texas Hold ‘Em: 11 a.m., Theater lobby Contract Bridge: 1:30 p.m., Theater lobby New Horizons Band Jazz Practice: 4:30 p.m., Dining Hall
WEDNESDAYS Gentle Mindful Yoga: 9:30 a.m., Scout Hall Investment Discussion Group: 10 a.m., Room 107 Stretch & Strength: 10:30 a.m., Casino Watercolor Painting: 1 p.m., Room 106 Bingo: 1:30 p.m., Dining Hall Bunco: 6 p.m., Room 107
THURSDAYS Seated Tai Chi/Qi Gong: 8:30 a.m., Theater lobby Art Summer Open Workshop: 9:30 a.m., Room 106 Tai Chi/Qi Gong: 10 a.m., Casino Sound Healing Meditation: 10 a.m., Scout Hall –Sound Meditation: 10 a.m., Scout Hall Intermediate Spanish Study Group: 10:30 a.m., Room 107 Texas Hold ‘Em: 11 a.m., Theater lobby Acrylic Painting: 1 p.m., Room 106 Strength Training & Aerobics: 1:30 p.m., Dining Hall Contract Bridge: 1:30 p.m., Theater lobby
FRIDAYS Gulfport Writers’ Workshop: 9:30 a.m., Room 107 Restorative Yoga: 11 a.m., Casino Bridge Instruction: 12:30 p.m., Room 107 Chair Volleyball: 1:30 p.m., Senior Center
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