GULFPORT on the Go!

Multipurpose Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. • 727-893-5657 • /gulfportseniorcenter

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: ChickenAvocado 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.

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

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

Gulfport Casino Ballroom 727-893-1070 • 5500 Shore Blvd. S.

Contra Dance with Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance

Contra dancing with “Loco-Motion” and caller Stan Price. August 22, 3:30-7 p.m. (3:30 p.m., lesson; 4 p.m., dancing.) $10. 727-823-2725, tampabaycontra.com

Weekly Dances

Ballroom Lessons: Tues., 12-3 p.m. $10

Argentine Tango: Tues., 6:30-11 p.m., $10

Swing: Weds., 6-11 p.m. $10

Latin Night: Thurs., 6:30-11 p.m. $10

Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. • 727-893-1074 • /gulfportlibraryfl

Mygulfport.us/gpl • Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All programs free and subject to change.

Summer Storytime & Take-Home Craft: Join us for stories, rhymes, music, and a take-home craft. Social distancing in place, so each session allows 12 children and their caregivers. If the first session is full, stick around and we’ll invite you to the second. We hope to accommodate our littlest library patrons while maintaining safe practices; we appreciate your patience. Thursdays, 10:15 & 11 a.m.

Babytime Online: Join us with your little ones under 2 years old. We’ll sing, read, enjoy lap bounce rhymes, and learn baby signs. Aug. 20, 10 a.m. via Facebook.

Sew Easy: Lanyard or Fabric Keychain: Use colorful fabric to sew a lanyard or keychain! Quick, easy, and makes a great gift! Aug. 13, 1 p.m. Pre-registration required; call or email library.programs@mygulfport.us.

Wednesday Writing Workshop with RJ

Samuel A “Readout 2021 Continues” event. Aug. 18, 6:45 p.m., via Zoom.

Coffee Talk Book Club: This month we discuss “The Plague” by Albert Camus. Aug. 19, 2 p.m.

Betty Jean Steinshouer: Saturday Special

Edition! A “Readout 2021 Continues” event. Aug. 28, 1:45 p.m., via Zoom.

Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd S. • 727-893-1068 • mygulfport.us/recreation/rec

Annual registration: $3 res / $25 non-res

Basketball Adult: Wed., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. & Thurs. 6-8:30 p.m.

Pickleball All levels: Tues., 6-8:30 p.m. & Thurs., 9 a.m.1 p.m. Beginner: Tues., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Intermediate & Advanced: Mon., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Table Tennis Tues.. & Thurs., 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Game Room Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

PROGRAMS

After school Program Registrations Continue!

Register now for 2021-22 school year child care program for kids entering kindergarten through age 14. Bus transportation available from Pasadena Fundamental, Bear Creek, Gulfport Montessori and Douglas Jamerson Elementary. Program runs until 5:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6 p.m. for an extra charge. Please contact the Recreation Center for more details.

Teen Night Registrations Continue! Available for middle and high school students 17 and younger. Recreation, social activities, field trips, cooking projects, guest speakers and service projects. Teens can use the gymnasium, game room and outdoor area. Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 6-9 p.m. Rec Center membership required: $3, residents; $25, nonresidents.

Tot-Time Registrations Continue for handson preschool program for children ages 3-5. The program aims to make learning fun for children and helps prepare them for kindergarten. Two, three and five-day options available on a monthly basis. Program starts Sept. 7, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; register Mon.Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Proof of residency required for Gulfport residents. $25 deposit, applied to first month.

VPK PROGRAM Register now for free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for the 2021-22 school year. Any child who lives in Florida and turns four by Sept. 1 can attend VPK for free. Apply on the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas website for a certificate of eligibility, required to register.

Program starts Sept. 7, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; register Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. elcpinellas.net

CLASSES

Call instructor for more information. Want to teach a class? Call John: 727-893-1079.

Ballet and Tap Tues.: Ages 3-6, 5:45 p.m.; ages 7-16, 6:45 p.m. $35/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594.

Hula Hoop Fitness Thurs., 6:30 p.m. $35/ month; $10/class. Maria: mestrada1987@ gmail.com.

Tennis: Chase Park, 28th Ave. and 53rd St. S. Tues. & Fri., 5-8 p.m. $10. Private lessons available. Mo (727-515-1454).

Youth Hip Hop Ages 6-8: Fri., 6:30 p.m.; ages 9-16, Fri., 7:30 p.m. $35/month. Lisa Walker: 727-742-2594

Yoga Moves Hatha Yoga Fri., 9:30 $12/class; $40/month. Denise: 727-251-8868 Zumba Thurs., 6 p.m. $20/month; $6/class. Magda: 727-214-7868