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 Movie Matinee Bring a friend and enjoy a movie on the big screen. Call for movie title. Sponsored by Freedom Square of Seminole. Sept. 24, 1 p.m. Denying Gravity This award-winning play provides an inspiring theater experience with twists and turns between comedy and drama. A minor misstep interrupts the good life Claire has enjoyed, and she is annoyed, yet amused, to find herself challenged – until she realizes she’s fallen down a rabbit hole into the realm of the unexpected. Sept. 25, 2 p.m.; Catherine Hickman Theater. 727-5367076; sagestheater.org. 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. Sept. 28; appointment required. Gulfport ROCKS! Come to a rock party. Supplies provided. Sponsored by Moore Medicare Options. Must call (727) 893-5657 to pre-register. Oct. 1, 12 p.m.
ACTIVE AGING WEEK The Gulfport Senior Center is proud to host Active Aging Week 2021. Active Aging Week, presented by Humana and organized by International Council On Aging, promotes
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the vision of all individuals fully engaging in life within the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, social, environmental, emotional, financial, spiritual, and cognitive. Join us at any or all of these events. Get a raffle ticket for each event you attend. Winning tickets drawn at Friday’s Scam Jam. (Must be present to win) Monday, October 4 Good Vibes concert Featuring. music from the Gulfport Senior Citizen’s Harmonica Club. 2 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater Foundations of Art: Sip, Chat, & Paint Get creative! Grab a friend and join us for an evening of fun while you create a work of art. 5 p.m. $30, includes food, drinks, art supplies and instruction. Gulfport Senior Center. Tuesday, Oct. 5 Field Day Be part of this fun-filled day packed with outdoor games, food and fun! 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Chase Park. Wednesday Oct. 6 Community Cleanup Connect with your community and help us keep the entrance to our beautiful city looking good. 8 a.m. Gulfport Neighborhood Center. Thursday, Oct. 7 Mind, Body, Soul Learn how Gulfport Senior Center’s Eastern-inspired classes are different and which might fit your lifestyle and schedule. 3 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center Friday, Oct. 8 Scam Jam A fun way to learn about the latest scams, how to avoid them and what to do if you become a victim. Live entertainment by Project Free’s Solar Flair. Presentations from top professionals, community resource information, food and fun. Must be present at this event to win a raffle prize. 1:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center.
MONDAYS Stretch & Strength: 10:30 a.m., Casino 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., 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
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 Wellness Movement: 11:30 a.m., Scout Hall 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 Italian Language Classes: 6 & 7 p.m., various rooms
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., Dining Hall
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