Announcments

Gulfport Senior Center Begins Reopening

The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center is taking its first steps to reopening on November 2. The Fitness Center will open to preregistered guests Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will limit capacity for social distancing, require masks on entry and ask screening questions. Staff will regularly disinfect equipment between guests. Call 727-893-5657 to register for your preferred time. All other in-person classes and activities remain suspended until further notice.

St. Pete Beach Library News

St. Pete Beach Public Library, 7470 Gulf Blvd, invites folks to use their library card to learn a new language. Pronunciator, an online languagelearning system, can help you learn over 100 languages. It includes ESL for speakers of 50 non-English languages. Access via the “Quick Links” box on the library website at spblibrary.com. Call 727-363-9238.

St. Bart’s Thrift Shop is Open

Fans of St. Bart’s Thrift Store rejoice! The store reopened its doors on Tuesday, September 22 with safety measures in place. Throughout the pandemic, volunteers have collected donations, so they have plenty to offer. The shop is ready to welcome back their regular customers with masks and limited shopper, if necessary. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday and Monday; Friday and Saturday they’re open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is at 3747 34th St. S. Proceeds benefit the church food pantry.

Senior Center Offers Classes Online

The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center may be closed, but prerecorded classes are still in session. Chair exercises, yoga, art, writing, language, cooking classes and more are available on GTV 640, or streaming on ZOOM, Facebook and YouTube. Call 727893-5657 or visit facebook.com/ GulfportSeniorCenter.

Virtual Learning on the Beach

St. Pete Beach Parks and Recreation offers a Virtual Learning Assistance Program at the St. Pete Beach Community Center. The program allows for smaller groups of kids, with a dedicated staff member monitoring their engagement with the PCS online curriculum. This is not a tutoring program, but oversight for children working with MyPCS online curriculum. Looking for more fun for the kids? St. Pete Beach’s licensed after school program has games, sports, homework time, swimming and more. Transportation provided from Azalea Elementary and Gulf Beaches Elementary. Go to spbrec. com or call 727-363-9245.

You Can Still Volunteer for Seniors

The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center’s classes and activities are closed for now, but they still have volunteer opportunities. If you want to make a difference and help your community join the volunteer program. You’ll meet new friends and get acquainted with more than 50 programs, classes and workshops. Volunteers assist as lobby receptionists, fitness center attendants, class/activity instructors, and with special events, the food pantry, clerical support, the flea market, promotions, bingo, card/magazine organizing and more. Call Rachel at 727-893-1231.