jan. 9 active living

JANUARY 9, 2011

The magazine for Tallahassee’s active older adult community

Exercise classes gear up at community centers, 2Get fit for a new year

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Calendar of Events – Come Join the Fun!

$2 donation request-ed unless otherwise noted.

Call 891-4065 for more information. Note: art classes are listed with full description on page 10 in Golden Review.

n Bradfordville Historic School House

Technomania: Fri., 10–11:30 a.m., Feb. 18 – Mar. 11 (four weeks). See separate list of

classes below. Senior Fitness

Beginners: Tue. & Thur., 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

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

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

Social Bridge: Mon., 1 – 4, $1 donation.

n Chaires-Capito-la Dorothy C. Spence Community Center

Bollywood Fitness: Tue. & Thur. 9 – 10 a.m.

Senior Fitness Class: Mon./Wed./Fri., 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Lo-Impact Senior Fitness: Mon. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Thur. 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. New six-week class starts Jan. 10. $36 per ses-sion. Pre-registration required, call 891-4065.

n Fort Braden Community Center

Senior Fitness Class: Mon. & Wed., 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

n Miccosukee Com-

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Fri., Feb. 4 & Ma.r 4, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $2 round-trip.

n Woodville Com-munity Center

Senior Fitness Class: Mon. & Wed., 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Bradfordville lifelong learning“TechnoMania”Light up those brain cells with easy and engaging

presentations by instructors from the FSU Strozier Library on the latest technology. Classes are held on Fridays, Feb. 18 – Mar. 11, 10–11:30 a.m. at the Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse, 3439 Ban-nerman Road. Suggested $2 donation per class. Refreshments provided. No reservations needed. Call Leon County Senior Outreach, a program of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation at 891-4065 for more information.Feb. 18: Get the latest scoop on easy to use

digital cameras and camcorders. Participants will create a short video and learn how to upload it to YouTube. Open discussion about all things photo-graphic.Feb. 25: Smartphones. What are they and why

would anyone want one…?Mar. 4: Social Networking & Blogging. An

overview of social networking including demon-strations. Participants will have an opportunity to create a Facebook profile. A short discussion of online privacy will be included.Mar. 11: “eBooks”-- an overview of Kindles,

Nooks & Sony Readers. Also, explore eBooks available at the public library and versions of software that can be used from computers or smartphones.

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Upcoming dances:Fri., Jan. 14, Joe

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Fri., Jan. 28, Long Forgotten String Band, caller Andy Kane

Sat., Feb. 12, Greasy Stings, callers Vicki Adams & Rich-ard Hopkins

Fri., Feb. 25, Long Forgotten string Band, caller Gary Arthur

Fri., Mar. 11, Tana-ger, caller Vicki Mor-rison

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Sat., Feb. 19, “Pret-ty in Pink”

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Grandparents as Parents: Remember these dates

GaP Support Eve-ning Meeting

Tue., Feb. 22, 6–7:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 110 Adams Street. Complimenta-ry child care and din-ner provided. RSVP Required! 891-4041

GaP Support LunchWed., Feb. 23, 11:30

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Library 200 W. Park. Program room A. Child care provided for sum-mer meetings. No cost, reservations required. Call to reserve 891-4041.

E-mail [email protected] or call 891-4008 for more infor-mation.

Wendy Halleck, coordinator of the Grandparents as Parents program accepts a $1,000 grant award from Vicky Roberts of Sam’s Club. The monies will be used to develop and bring resources to grandparents who are raising grandchildren in Leon County.

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Ready, set, go. Senior Games start in February

If you didn’t quite qualify for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, don’t despair! If you are 50 to 90 plus years young, you’ll have a chance to flex those muscles and strut your stuff in the 2011 Capital City Senior Games to be held in Tallahassee, Feb. 11– 14.

One of 17 local compe-titions in Florida held as statewide qualifiers, the local games include archery, cycling, swim-ming and track and field — just a few of the sports in which you can compete. For a detailed list of events, locations and to register for an event, access the infor-mation online at Visit Tallahassee.com/Senior Games or pick up a reg-istration form at the locations listed below.

The 2010 Capital City Senior Games was a great success, ask any-one who attended, com-peted or volunteered. It was an inspiration-al moment to see local senior athletes cross the finish line or compete with their age group for the coveted medals. If competition is not your game, then you’ll want to volunteer. Last year more than 100 volun-teers assisted in reg-istration, judging and timing.

To volunteer, please contact Susan Davis at 891-4065 or [email protected]. Vol-unteers receive a 2011 Senior Games T-Shirt and are invited to the Welcome Reception for the athletes and spon-sors to be held at the Tallahassee Senior Cen-ter at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11.

Now’s the time to shake off those unwant-ed holiday pounds and get ready to compete in what is sure to be an exciting and remarkable event for all involved.

By Martha CoppinsSPECIAL TO ACTIVE LIVING

HOW TO REGISTERMail In: Senior

Games, 912 Myers Park Drive, Tallahas-see, FL 32301Register Online:

VisitTallahassee.com/Senior GamesDrop Off: Senior Cen-

ter – 1400 North Mon-roe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303 OR PRNA Admin Offices- 912 Myers Park Drive, Tal-lahassee, FL 32301

Expert speaks at Alzheimer’s Conference Everyone is invit-

ed to attend the 26th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Training Conference being held on Satur-day, Feb. 19, from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This symposium is a way for the public, caregivers and health professionals to learn the latest updates on Alzheimer’s dis-ease. Keynote speaker is noted Alzheimer’s expert Peter White-house, M.D, Ph.D, author of “The Myth of Alzheimer’s.”

Other featured top-ics include: pharmacy best practices, behav-ior management, when to have your loved one stop driving, and many others. This conference

is free to all attendees. Breakfast, lunch

and on-site respite are provided. CEU CMEs have been applied for through the Medi-cal Educational Coun-cil of Pensacola and Sacred Heart Hospi-

tal in Pensacola, and will be available for a fee. The deadline for registration is Feb. 15. For more information and to register, contact James Smith at (850) 386-2778 or [email protected].

Harbor Chase of Tallahassee sponsored a “Tailgate to Tackle Alzheimer’s.” The event raised $615 and the monies donated to The Alzheimer’s Project, Inc. On hand for the check presentation, from left, are Bill Wertman, Linda England, Angel Hardee and Karen James.

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The works of Talla-hassee Senior Center artists adorn the halls of the Florida State University College of Medicine. Beginning in 2006, the Donald W. Reynolds grant spon-sored the Senior Art-ist Program as a way to showcase artwork of older adult artists liv-ing in the Tallahassee area.

Suzanne Baker coor-dinates the art exhib-its; four times a year the artwork is changed by art program coor-dinator Leslie Puckett and a cadre of artist volunteers. Each artist who participates is a member of TSC for the Arts, a program that offers art classes and a supportive environ-ment for both begin-ning and advanced artists.

The artists loan their work for students and faculty to increase awareness of local art programs, to enhance

appreciation of the diverse talents of older adults and to explore the contribution of art to enhance quality of life.

Recently TSC art-ist Mary Hafner was commissioned by the Department of Geriat-rics to paint two paint-ings of the Medical College building. The department donat-ed Hafner’s paintings to the FSU College of Medicine in honor of the senior artists pro-gram.

The paintings now hang outside the Dean’s suite on the first floor of the Med-ical College with a plaque that describes the program and the appreciation of the fac-ulty, staff, and stu-dents at the College of Medicine for the oppor-tunity to partner with Tallahassee Senior Center and its artists in bringing art to the community.

College of Medicine honors senior artists

From left, Suzanne Baker, coordinator of the FSU’s College of Medicine art exhibit, with Tallahassee Senior Center artist Mary Hafner.

During a recent Pedestrian Safety Workshop, participants found that even in front of the Tallahassee Senior Center, navigation can be challenging. The workshops are designed to help make Tallahassee a more “walkable” city. Everyone can participate! Share your experiences and suggestions. Look for information on upcoming workshops in the March issue of Golden Review.

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Nominate a senior for Silver Star awardThe 2011 Silver Stars

Celebration — Talla-hassee’s premier senior recognition event, pre-sented by Tallahas-see Senior Services and Capital Health Plan, will recognize indi-viduals for outstand-ing contributions to the community on May 19 at the FSU Universi-ty Center. Nominations are sought from the community and must be received by Feb. 11.

Each year a select number of individuals receive recognition as models of active aging and caring for older

adults. “Silver Stars” are individuals who have achieved special accomplishments since reaching age 60.

Previous Silver Stars exemplify service to oth-ers and come from all walks of life—commu-

nity advocates, nurses, teachers, caregivers, entrepreneurs, musi-cians, athletes, Scout leaders, moms and dads.

The common thread is exemplary service to others and our commu-nity. These individu-als inspire others of all ages to continue to live well and stay involved in our community.

Send a nomination form or a letter of nomi-nation-not to exceed 100 words-to: Silver Stars Nomination, Tallahas-see Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St., Talla-

hassee, Florida, 32303. Be sure to describe the individual’s outstanding achievements or con-tributions since reach-ing age 60. Include the nominee’s and nomi-nator’s contact names and information, and be sure to get permis-sion from the nominee. Nomination forms are available at the senior center or can be mailed/e-mailed upon request.

If you would like to participate in this event as a co-sponsor or Silver Stars table sponsor, call Sheila Salyer at 891-4000.

SILVER STARS CALL FOR NOMINATIONSDeadline for submis-

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for extraordinary con-tribution to our com-munity!

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Optimist Park fulfills hopes for neighborhood seniorsTallahassee Senior

Center’s newest out-reach site, Optimist Park, debuts with great expectations. Toni Walmsley, TSC Assis-tant Health Program Coordinator, speaks with excitement about both the location and the plans to provide group activities for seniors who live in the area.

Walmsley describes the building itself as “a little jewel” and says, “Our goal is to attract older adults in the nearby neighbor-hoods.” Located not far from Governor’s Square mall, the little red brick building sits among open fields and play-ground equipment that just scream for lively folks of all generations to come and enjoy.

At a recent open house, many seniors filled out surveys pin-pointing their hopes for classes and activities.

As a result, two ongo-ing events are already scheduled. A Brain-Body-Balance exercise class with instructor Kathy Gilbert, begins Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m. Walmsley says, “Kathy Gilbert has been doing this for years and has really developed her own methods. She is very enthusiastic and inspirational.”

A Senior Wellness Circle will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., continuing on the sec-ond Tuesday of each month thereafter. Well-ness Circles create a

casual get-together for an educational presen-tation, with snacks and coffee provided. Pres-ently there are Well-ness Circles at all of the other TSC south side locations — Jake Gaith-er, Jack McLean and Southwood. “Wellness Circles are a great way for seniors to connect with each other in their own neighborhood,” Walmsley explains.

Neighborhood resi-dents Selby and Ethel Noel are eager to partic-ipate at the new location — 1355 W. Indian Head Drive. Ethel revealed, “We are old and not able to travel easily. We will both attend the chair exercise class (Brain-Body-Balance) and we look forward to it.”

The Optimist Park Community Center is operated by Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs department. For more information, contact Toni Walmsley at 891-4009.

By Marjorie BrennerSPECIAL TO ACTIVE LIVING

Open House at Optimist Park provides opportunity for neighbors to offer programming suggestions.

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Mayor John Marks shakes hands all around the Tallahassee Senior Center at the annual Honeywell holiday luncheon. The mayor led Honeywell staff and the eager crowd in familiar carols and shared in the season’s merriment.

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GOLDENREVIEWThe official newsletter of the Tallahassee Senior Center

Inside:

Cornerstone, page 2

Special thanks, page 2

TALL, page 3

TSC Health Calendar, page 4

Senior Days & Circles, page 5

Deck the Halls, pages 6/7

Membership and Donors, page 8

Board Member Profile, page 8

New Programs, page 9

Call for Nominations, page 9

Senior Center for the Arts, page 10

Senior Resources, page 11

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THANK YOU SPONSORS

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Deck the Halls a glittering successWith a great deal

of pizzazz, Lew Wil-son took hold of the microphone and chat-ted up this year’s Deck the Halls’ silent auc-tion, wreaths, wine bar and martinis served in hand-painted glass-es. All decked out in a tuxedo, Wilson gained audience attention with humor and creat-ed anticipation among the friendly crowd — especially when announcing the $500 cash winner. Linda Roberts, Tallahas-see Senior Foundation vice president, eagerly drew the winning tick-et for Wilson, a foun-dation board member and volunteer. Roberts chaired the signature fundraiser and Wil-son served on the event committee, both bring-ing new ideas to the event.

As emcee, Wilson encouraged a record crowd to buy, buy, buy before the auc-tion closed. “It’s for an absolutely wonderful cause,” he proclaimed. Wilson applauded Cap-ital Health Plan sev-eral times during the night for its generous support as a Shining Star sponsor. A true believer in funding senior programming to keep local seniors socially engaged and

healthier, the tuxe-doed emcee continued to share with his audi-ence the benefits of hol-iday shopping at the event.

One hundred wreaths, 100 silent auction items, near-ly 300 cash giveaway tickets, bottles of wine and holiday marti-nis were sold during the festive occasion. Roberts, a champion of high-quality senior programs, said enthu-siastically, “I’m truly proud of the response of our community. Our donors and sponsors helped us reach our goal this year regard-less of the economy.”

The Deborah Law-son Band added a bit of jazz to the piz-zazz. Lawson belted out blues tunes while attendees bid, bought, ate and socialized. A chocolate fountain sponsored by Waldoch & McConnaughhay, PAs; shrimp and grits and light bites catered by Connie’s Hams; together with favor-ite beverages helped everyone keep up with the frenzy of shopping.

Roberts and Wil-son closed the fun gala with a big hug and expressed gratitude to contributors and staff. If you missed the 2010 event, there’s always this year … Friday, December 2.

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Lew Wilson, emcee extraordinaire, adds an exciting fervor to an evening packed with fun and merriment.

Deborah Lawson belts the blues for an enthusiastic crowd ready to Deck the Halls.

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TSC FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

Ed Duffee, Jr., PresidentLinda Roberts,

Vice PresidentAndrea Personett,

SecretaryJudi Taylor, Trea-

surerMary Carroll,

Immediate Past PresidentRocky BevisKen Brummel-

Smith, M.D.Ann CampShirley Gooding-

ButlerScott HarrellElda MartinkoEdna OwensGwendolyn Spen-

cerDonna Wells

Lew WilsonSarah Neeley,

EmeritusBryan Desloge,

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SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL

Joan Guilday, ChairPatricia Parkhurst,

Vice ChairPamela FloryMary HafnerTracie HardinEmily MillettMiaisha MitchellRoger OwenIrene PerryAlice Pomidor,

M.D.Andrea RosserHenry SteeleAl SulkesDon WeedAdeline Wilkes

The Golden Review is a bimonthly publication of the Tallahassee Senior Center

Sheila Salyer, Senior Services Manager, City of Tallahassee; Exec-utive Director, Tallahassee Senior Foundation; Editor, Golden Review

Rosetta Stone Land, Managing Editor

Hella Spellman, Contributing Editor

Susan Beason, Martha Gruen-der, Layout & Design

The mission of Tallahassee Senior Services is to enhance the indepen-dence and quality of life for seniors and caregivers through education-al, social, recreational and wellness opportunities.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Refer-ence herein to any specific commer-cial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufactur-er, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favoring by Talla-hassee Senior Services or the Talla-hassee Senior Foundation.

The Tallahassee Senior Center (TSC) is located at 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303. For questions or more information, please contact 850-891-4000 or visit www.talgov.com. “Like” us on Facebook!

ThANk YOU, gENEROUS SILENT AUCTION DONORS

ABC LiquorsAcme Rhythm & BluesAnn CampAnne Brown, LMTApplebee’sAuto DetailsAvedaAyervedic Body CareBloch Piano TuningBody TracBudget BlindsCaroline Collins, Mary Kay

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see Fire Dept.City of Tallahassee Parks

& RecCole CoutureComfort KeepersCommunity CoffeeConnie’s HamsCookie StevensCOT Animal Service CenterCOT AquaticsCottage CollectionCountry RoseCynthia’s Wig BoutiqueDr. Charles Billings, Lake

Jackson Animal HospitalE’layne KoenigsbergEdible ArrangementsElda MartinkoForest MeadowsGem CollectionGlasswork by SusanHarry and Mary ChilesHerb’s Art & CollectiblesHilaman Golf CourseHilton Garden InnHopkins Eatery Hotel DuvalJake Gaither Golf CourseJenny CraigJimmie Johnson FoundationJoe’s Bike ShopJulie’s PlaceKacey’s Home CookingKathy Gilbert, Personal

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Civic CenterTallahassee Little TheaterThe Cottage CollectionThe CrepeVine

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queThe Melting PotThe Popular MechanixThe Red ElephantThe Tuning PointThe Wharf Express North-

westTheresa Husband, LMTTom Flanigan, WFSU News

DirectorThree Guys from New York

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villeTSC Watercolor classWalk the Tail

ThANk YOU, wREATh AND ApRON ARTISTS AND DONORS

Volunteers who made wreaths or aprons:

Barbara AhlbrandtPhyllis AsztalosJan BlandJanice Boyette, Tallahassee

Senior Center Ceramic classMary BradleyJackie Bradwell, CHPRuth Brown, CHPDorothy BukuAnn CampR.R. CaswellLinda CookseySylvia CrewsDebbie Cuddy, Capital City

Woman’s ClubMelissa Dancer-Brown, CHPKelly Dewall, Tallahassee

NurseriesRuth DraperLynda Earls, Florida College

System FoundationRosemary FergusonPamela Flory, Scarlett Cha-

peaux Red Hats/Phi MuTish Gandy, England FloristKelley Garner, CHPBarbara GrissonJoan GuildayYvette Hargreaves, Florida

College System FoundationBetsi HeinlenGayle HughesNancy JohnsonGert Ladd, CHPMary S. LawsonRachel Layerd, Magnolia

House, ALFDonna Legare, Native Nurs-

eryGina Luedecke, CHPVicki LutzGail McDonald, Heritage

OaksLisa Metcalf, Blossoms on

MonroeBrian Moran, HopewellRuth NickensBarbara PagniDoris PatrickMelissa Pierson, CHPPatricia Green PowellLeslie PuckettPatty ReynoldsKathy Rivenbark, Prudential

Fezler & Russell Real EstateMaria Robinson, Sterling

HouseLou Roland, CHPSharon RolfesTerry Sellars, CHPBetty SittigJacob Stephens, CHPTerri StinettaJan ThomasTonya TooleSandi UmanosFred VarnGena VarnToni WalmsleyDonna Wells, Capital City

Kiwanis Club/ CHPPolly White, CHPLew & Kathy Wilson, Local

Senior DiscountsWanda Wilson, Radiology

AssociatesBradfordville drawing and

painting classClare BridgeTALL Class 3Tallahassee Senior Center’s

Oil & Acrylics class

wINE TREE DONORSCapital Coalition MembersDee ShepherdTALL Class 1TALL Class 2TALL Class 3The SassiesTSC BoardTSC Advisory Council

County Commissioner Brian Desloge and his wife, Beth, leave Deck the halls with a wreath and an armful of silent auction items.

Joan guilday, Senior Services Advisory Council member, volunteer and TALL Class 1 graduate, volunteers with Edna Owens, a foundation board member, at the event’s first winter wine Tree.

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She’s a long way from California!Fourteen years ago,

Andrea Personett’s son and his wife were ready to leave California and move east. They con-sidered North Caro-lina, but Andrea said she would move with them if they chose Tal-lahassee. She fell in love with Tallahassee when she attended FSU in the ’70s and always vowed to return. And so it was that Andrea Personett, her son and daughter-in-law, along with a brand-new baby girl, moved to our city.

In California, Andrea put her mass commu-nication degree to work in health-care market-

ing for a large hospi-tal. Her favorite proj-ect was a program called “Senior Focus.” And so it was only nat-ural that one of the first places she visit-ed here was the Talla-hassee Senior Center. “Frankly, I was blown away by the facility, the size, the variety of pro-grams and offerings,” she says. By that time she also had landed a job with HealthSouth focusing on commu-nity outreach. One of her “babies” for Health South was bring-ing a clinician into the Senior Center to talk about a variety of health topics over lunch.

When an opening occurred on the Talla-hassee Senior Center Foundation board, she jumped at the chance. “My background is a great fit for the pro-gram committee. When we started the Sil-ver Stars, I wrote the script and ran the lights. For the center’s 25th anniversary, we put on a little play. It was so much fun!”

Next followed a job in the advertising depart-ment of the Tallahas-see Democrat, then a stint as a consultant for small businesses in the area. “I loved that I really got to know the community, but it was lonely working for

myself, so I went back to the Democrat. Now I freelance for them as a writer,” says Andrea. During all that time serving as a TSC board officer remained a con-stant in her life. But that constant recent-ly changed. Instead of board service, Andrea recently joined the TSC staff as an assistant supervisor.

The other constant in her life is her fam-ily. They spend most weekends together. The brand-new baby girl is now 14 and has an 11-year-old broth-er. The two grandchil-dren spend at least one night a week at her house. “We watched the

movie ‘Julie and Julia’ and decided to try out some recipes. We take turns choosing the reci-pes, and then we cook together. We have a blast!”

Does she have time to relax? An avid read-er, Andrea always has a couple of books she

is currently reading. “I am really open for anything I can get my hands on, but I love a good mystery. And I enjoy being with my pets. My time is my own and I am about as thrilled with life right now as I have ever been.”

Andrea Personett, longtime secretary for the TSC Foundation board, assumes a new role at the senior center.

Special thanks to our Deck the Halls volunteersGwendolyn SpencerJohn and Betty O’FarrellJill SandlerJudi TaylorAndrea PersonettNancy DawsKen Brummel-SmithTina Lipford

Don WeedShirley Gooding-ButlerTommy BowermeisterMary CarrollAnn CampSandy BrooksMary HafnerEd Duffee

Donna WellsPatty ParkhurstEmily MillettLinda RobertsJoan GuildayEdna OwensElda MartinkoLiz Sullivan

Scott HarrellKeith TaylorMike CoppinsRuss WalmsleyMichael SpellmanChris McGuireFred Varn

I won! Rahni Spencer and Nancy Daws, also a Deck the Halls volunteer, share the excitement of the winning bid.

Taking a quick break from his volunteer responsibilities, Dr. Ken Brummel Smith completes his cash giveaway tickets and hopes for a quick return on his investment.

Elda Martinko, Foundation board member and evening volunteer, celebrates with Linda Katz — a Winter Wine Tree winner!

By Llona Geiger


Tallahassee Senior Center health happeningsFor more information

on offered programs, call Ruth Nickens, R.N., health program coordinator, or Toni Walmsley, assistant health program coor-dinator, at 891-4000. Unless otherwise noted, all presentations are 11 a.m. to noon in the Tal-lahassee Senior Center Dining Room.

HEALTH HAPPENINGS

n Healthy Living: Quit Smoking Now

Tue., Jan. 11-Feb. 15, 2:30-4 p.m. Conference Room 1A

This six-week pro-gram was developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers. Attend this highly effective class/support group if you are ready to quit smok-ing now. There is no cost to attend. Nicotine patches are provided at no charge. Offered by Big Bend AHEC. Call 224-1177 to register.

n Nutritional Coun-seling and Assis-tance

Wed., Jan. 19 & Feb. 16, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Health Suite

All of your questions about weight loss, eat-ing for a healthy life-style, and diabetes addressed in a small-group setting by a pro-fessional dietitian. Monthly program. Offered by Leah Gil-bert-Henderson, PhD, LD. Donations appreci-ated. Pre-registration encouraged. Call 891-4042 to schedule.

n Healthy Liv-ing: You’ve Got the Rhythm

Thur., Jan. 27 & Feb. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Activity Room

An exciting two-

week series of drum-ming classes facilitated by Mershell Sherman. Bring your drum if you have one, but there will be drums to use. You do not need to feel that you are “musical” to participate. Everyone is welcome to “explore the rhythm within!”

n Telephones for the Hearing Impaired

Wed., Jan. 11, 10 a.m.-noon. Health Suite

Even if your hear-ing loss is minimal, you might qualify for these no-cost phones distrib-uted by Florida Tele-communications Relay Inc.

n A Discussion About Erectile Dys-function with Dr. Joseph Camps

Fri., Jan. 21, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Confer-ence Room 1A

Dr. Camps, a urolo-gist with Southeastern Urology, presents a can-did conversation about the causes, etiology, and latest treatments and therapies for ED in

an quiet, intimate set-ting. Feel free to pur-chase a salad or bring a brown bag lunch.

n Sweet as Honey: A Beekeeper’s Story

Mon., Feb. 14, 11 a.m.-noon. Dining Room

What’s all the buzz about? Well, here is an opportunity to “bee” part of our sweet Val-entine’s Day celebra-tion. Learn how honey is produced and the amazing art of bee-keeping with Bob and Cory Livingston. The Livingstons were named the 2009 Leon County Farm Family of the Year! Their small operation now includes 50 hives housing “too many bees to count.” They produce Tupe-lo and other honeys, including a prize-win-ning honey that they call Ocheesee Wild-flower, named for the location where the bees gather various nectars that make a dark and not-too-sweet honey. So gather round and taste

how sweet it is!

HEALTH SCREENINGS

n Blood Pressure Screening

Tue., Wed. & Thur., 10 a.m.-noon. Offered by medical volunteers.

n Glucose Screen-ings

Wed., 10 a.m.-noon by NHC Homecare and volunteers

n Hearing Screen-ings

Wed., Jan. 12, Feb. 9 & March 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Audibel

n Pulse OximetryThur., Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-

noon, Hopewell/Deslogen Vision and Glau-

coma Screenings Tue., March 8, 10

a.m.-noon. Offered by Eye Associates

n Reiki Tue., Jan. 18, Feb. 1

& 15, March 1, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Reiki by

Susie Howell, Reiki Master, and friends

n Massage Tue., Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-

noon. Norma Reesor, LMT

FITNESS

n Seated NIA Yoga (Neuromuscular Integrative Action)

Tue., 11 a.m.-noon. Taught by Lori Rob-erts, certified NIA yoga instructor

n Brain-Body-Mem-ory-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.

Tue., 10-11 a.m. at Optimist Park

Wed., 2-3 p.m. at Her-itage Oaks. All classes taught by Kathy Gil-bert

n Chair YogaTue. & Fri., 11 a.m.-

noon. A gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder con-trol, self-esteem and mental focus. Tuesday class taught by certified yoga instructor Bridget Kamke.

n Life ExerciseTue. and Thur., 9:30-

10:30 a.m., by instruc-tor Pomeroy Brinkley. Aerobics, light weights, and stretching.

n Tai ChiWed. and Fri., begin-

ners class 10-11 a.m. and continuing class 11 a.m.-noon.

n Zumba GoldThur., 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5 (55+), $7 othersn YogaMon. and Wed., 5:30-

7 p.m., taught by cer-tified yoga instruc-tor Pamela Hunter. Vigorous practice for adults including poses, relaxation and media-tion. Wear comfortable clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have one).

$10 (55+), $12 others

PODIATRY

n Podiatrist Screening & Foot Care

Thur., Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m. Health Suite

Dr. Gary McCoy, podiatrist & foot spe-cialist, cuts toenails and assesses foot prob-lems in the Health Suite. Foot doctor accepts Medicare, Med-icaid and secondary insurance, which may cover costs for this ser-vice if you have dia-betes, vascular dis-ease, neuropathy, renal failure, MS, or are on blood thinner Couma-din. Otherwise, $25 flat fee applies. No appoint-ment necessary.

Nick Cummings, third-year medical student at Florida State University, receives Reiki, the transference of healing energy, for the first time. Reiki practitioners are Susie Howell, Joan Mann and Angie Prather.

The magical music of “Down Under” is performed by Bradley White on didgeridoo, Mershell Sherman on drum and Maurice Smith on percussion at a Southside Senior Day.


Senior Days and Wellness CirclesA wide range of no-

cost health screenings and monthly Senior Days are offered for adults 55+ in the Bond community, south Talla-hassee and throughout Leon County. Donations accepted. For informa-tion on Southside activi-ties, call 891-4000. For information on Leon County Senior Outreach events, contact Susan Davis, LCSO coordina-tor, 891-4065.

SENIOR DAYS IN AND AROUND TALLAHASSEE

All Senior Days are held from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and include a catered lunch.

Suggested lunch donation $6; exceptions noted.

* Indicates event is sponsored by Leon County Senior Out-reach, a program of Tal-lahassee Senior Foun-dation.

n Bradfordville Senior Day* at Wildwood Pres-byterian Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Road

No January Senior Day.

Wed., Feb 9., “Cov-ering the Sun to the Seas.” Jeffry Evans from the National Weather Center in Tal-lahassee shares infor-mation on the com-plexities of weather forecasting and the integral way it affects our community.

Wed, March 9. Excit-ing program to be announced.

n Chaires-Capitola Senior Day* at Dorothy C. Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Cross Road

No January Senior

Day.Tue., Feb. 22, “Put

Your Sleep Problems to Rest,” by Darrell Bish-op, RPSGT, program director, HealthSouth Sleep Disorders Center.

n Fort Braden Senior Day* at Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blounts town Highway


Tue., Feb. 15, “Put Your Sleep Problems to Rest,” by Darrell Bish-op, RPSGT, Program Director, HealthSouth Sleep Disorders Center.

n Southside Senior Day at Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940

Wed., Feb. 2, “His-torical Neighbor-hoods in Tallahassee.” Althemese Barnes from the Riley House will trace the development and decline of many of the historical neighbor-hoods that dotted Talla-hassee during the past century.

Wed., March 2, “The Science of Happiness.” Steven Mills, PhD, FSU Center for Leader-ship & Civic Education.

If you have ever won-dered what happiness is or how to find it, you won’t want to miss this fascinating and enlight-ening presentation. Dr. Mills will reveal some of these secrets while help-ing you understand the neurological and psy-chological factors that impact our sense of hap-piness and well-being.

Call 891-4009 for information and reser-vations.

n Lincoln Senior Day at Lincoln Neighbor-hood Service Center, 438 W. Brevard St., 891-4180

Donation for Senior Days, $4.

Wed., Jan. 19, “Medi-care and the New Health Care Legis-lation.” Presented by Rashad Mujahid, pub-lic affairs specialist with the Social Security Administration. Exhibi-tors are Social Security, Florida Highway Patrol, COT Energy Conserva-tion and Bethel Towers – A Senior Independent Living Facility.

Wed., Feb. 16, “Wear Red — Conquer Heart Disease.” Presented by Tallahassee Memorial

HealthCare. Exhibitors are Florida Telecommu-nication Relay Inc., Big Bend Crimestoppers, Neighborhood Health Services, Big Bend 211 Outreach and Big Bend Hospice.

n Miccosukee Senior Days* at Miccosukee Community Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Road


Thur., Feb. 9, “Cov-ering the Sun to the Seas.” Jeffry Evans from the National Weather Center in Tal-lahassee will share information on the complexities of weath-er forecasting and the integral way it affects our community.

March 3: Excit-ing program to be announced.

n Woodville Senior Days* at Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Road


Thur., Feb. 10, “Trea-sures of Goose Creek Wildlife Sanctuary.” By Noni Beck, program director.

Thur., March 3. Excit-ing program to be announced.

SENIOR WELLNESS CIRCLES

11 a.m.-noon (except as noted). Casual set-tings with coffee and snacks for various health-related discus-sions, demonstrations, guest speakers and health screenings.

n Jake Gaither Com-munity Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940

Tue., Feb. 16

“Your Brain on Exer-cise.” Join Fatima Zaid, exercise instructor, as she teaches about the many beneficial results of exercise for our body and our brain.

n Optimist Park (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), 1355 W. Indianhead Drive

Tue., Feb. 8, “Eat This, Not That.” Jean Crozier of New Leaf Market will suggest better food choices to help us make healthy, delicious and low-cost meals. Sample flavorful and nourishing treats.

Tue., March 8, “Vis-it Tallahassee.” Liz Sparks of the Fish and Wildlife Conserva-tion Commission gives insider information on the many places to visit in Tallahassee while enjoying the outdoors.

n SouthWood Commu-

nity Center, 4675 Grove Park Drive, 656-8750

Wed., Feb. 23, “Basic Natural Skincare.” Toni Walmsley, LMT and esthetician, teaches an uncomplicated meth-od of cleansing, nur-turing and healing the skin through the use of readily available herbs and essential oils.

n Jack McLean Com-munity Center, 700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819

No senior wellness circle in January.

Thur., Feb. 24, “Understanding Alzheimer’s.” James Smith of The Alzheim-er’s Project shares valu-able information on diagnosing and dealing with the reality of this devastating disease.

ADDITIONAL SOUTHSIDE SERVICES

n Smith-Williams Neighborhood Service Center, 2295 Pasco St.

Wed., Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9, 10 a.m.-noon

Blood pressure and blood glucose screen-ings; provided by Tal-lahassee Senior Center and Interim Health-care.

Diabetes Education and Support Group

Wed., Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Group focuses on issues that concern dia-betics, such as obtain-ing supplies, eating properly, obtaining opti-mal health and qual-ity of life. Hear expert speakers and share personal stories. This group is a partner-ship of The Tallahassee Senior Center and “Dia-betes and You.”

Intern Chiquita Copeland hands Betty Woolfork her door prize at the December Southside Senior Day.

COMING TO SOUTH-WOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, 4675 Grove Park Drive, 656-8750Lifelong Learning

Series (4 weeks)Healthy CookingBegins Feb. 14 Mondays, 11 a.m.,

Feb. 21-March 7 “Healthy Cooking:

Eat This, Not That.” Join your friends at SouthWood for this fun and informational series on cooking healthy, yet satisfying meals. Learn to make wiser choices at the grocery store, explore more healthy methods of cooking (such as stir-frying) and discov-er delicious recipes that will satisfy your taste buds!For more informa-

tion, call Toni Walms-ley at 891-4009.


Dot Carroll beams as she approaches another buyer for cash giveaway tickets. Carroll takes pride in raising hundreds of dollars for senior programming through her ticket sales.

From left: What a handsome, happy group! Karen James, Marc and Sherri Moncrief, Scott Harrell (a TSC Foundation board member) and James Smith find the evening much to their liking. James and Smith are with the Alzheimer’s Project Inc. Marc Moncrief and Harrell are with HomeInstead.

Smiles shine brightly at Senior Center’s Deck the Halls party

Linda Roberts, Deck the Halls chairperson, celebrates with Judy Howes and Bill Williams.

Dr. Patricia Green-Powell and husband Errol join the festive occasion dressed in smiles and finery.

D eck the Halls, a sig-nature

Senior Center benefit, brings individuals together in the spirit of fund-raising. The fun night pro-vides an oppor-tunity for par-ty-goers to enjoy the com-pany of friends and share in the festive occasion while ensuring future program-ming designed to keep area seniors active and young-at-heart. Smiles from everyone greeted photog-rapher Robert Overton. Here are just a few of those smiles.

Donna Wells and Polly White of Capital Health Plan love the gala and are annual party-goers. CHP is a Shining Star sponsor.


Dot Carroll beams as she approaches another buyer for cash giveaway tickets. Carroll takes pride in raising hundreds of dollars for senior programming through her ticket sales.

Mary Marie Spencer, Minnie Crump, Foundation president Ed Duffee, Alberta Duffee, and Gloria Sullivan pause just long enough to capture the moment.

Smiles shine brightly at Senior Center’s Deck the Halls party

Waldoch & McConnaughhay PAs sponsored the popular Chocolate Fountain: Jana McConnaughhay, left, and law partner Lauchlin Waldoch.

From left: Lisa Meyer enjoys the company of friends Margarite Mejia, Lucila Gongora and Beatriz Graham.

Dr. Patricia Green-Powell and husband Errol join the festive occasion dressed in smiles and finery.

The night is, after all, a Celebration of Wreaths, and this lucky lady takes home her favorite.


Be a key holderPlease join the Tal-

lahassee Senior Foun-dation today. Your contribution pays for programs and enhances services. Mail or drop off your annual mem-bership contribution at the Senior Center.

MembershipSenior Citizen (age

55+) $25Senior Couple $40Supporter (under age

55) $35Nonprofit Organiza-

tion $50Key Holders

Diamond $5,000Platinum $2,000Gold $1,000Silver $500Bronze $250Friend $100

Thank you for being a key to active aging! Send your contribution to: Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Mon-roe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Gold Key Holders Drs. Jose and Minerva

Hernandez

Silver Key HoldersAnn Camp

Bronze Key HoldersLeila Doolittle, Carmen

Nelson, Philip E. Potter

Friend Key Holders A. Dorothy Brickler, Mr.

and Mrs. David Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Francis, Peggy B. Moore, Jane G. Warburton, Dot Carroll, Mary Ann Chalm-ers, Nelson Easterling, Dr. Mike Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Redmond Gautier, Karma Gleason, Mary Ann Mathers, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Taylor

New and Renewing Members

Ann G. Adams, Rich-ard Almarode, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Badgeley, Col. and Mrs. Pete Bal-las, Andy Bell, Jane Berry, Zilpah Boyd, Marjorie M. Brenner, Rosalind Brill,

Linda S. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Brown, Barba-ra Buford, Dorothy Buku, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Buys, Sandy Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. John Carmody, Clara Chandler, Custodia Chan-dler, Anne Ciotti, Cloia Daisy Close, Dorothy L. Cobb, Mr. and Mrs. Don-ald Cohen, Margaret Col-lins, Marie Cowart, Carol S. Cowdrey, Mr. and Mrs. Jon Cramer, Mary Cro-zier, Ollie M. Cue, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dallet, Mar-ian L. Davis, Mr. and Ms. Kenneth DeCan Kathy Donald, Margaret Dowdy, Jean Dunnigan, Steve Durham, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Eagen, Betty E. Ear-nest, Novis C. Edwards, II, Eyla Emineth, Bill Eng-lish, Harriet Fairchild, Mr. and Mrs. David Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fly-nn, Martha W. Franklin, Nadine Gairns, Sandra Genetin, Elamir Ghattas, Cheryl Gibbons, Margue-rite Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. David S. Greenberg, Wil-

liam Griffin, Eileen Hag-gerty, Treva Hagy, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hale, Charles F. Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. Hardy, Jr., S. Elizabeth Heinlen, Margaret Hill, Mr. and Ms. Michael J.R. Hoch, Mr. and Mrs. George Holzapfel, Michele Hope, Opal Hopkins, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Houston, Ms. Betty Huber, Emi-ly Jamieson, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Johnson, Celia Jones, Mr. and Ms. James H. Jordan, Mary K. Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Klepper, Mary G. Kotzky, Genevive Lath-rop, Charlotte Lauver, Rebecca L. Leon, Dr. and Mrs. Heinz Luebkemann, Joan Macmillan, Joan Mann, Helen McBride, Terri McGarrity, Linda Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Coo-per Mingledorff, Mary Minton, Ivy Mitchell, Kath-leen Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olsen, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Perkins, Jean-nine Peters, Nina Jane

Petersen, John Pittman, Mary Ellen Polak, Geral-dine R. Respass, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rubanowice, Ms. Miryam Rubenstein, Elizabeth Simpkins, Nan-cy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Smith, William Solberger, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie A. Spagnola, Rob-ert Stovall, Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Strait, Mr. and Mrs. George Sweat, Nor-man Syme, Lillian A. Tate, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tay-lor, Carol Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van Nostrand, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Varn Jr., Rep. Michelle Rehwin-kel Vasilinda, Blye Vick-ers, Sylvia Walford, Betty S. Watson, Col. and Mrs. Robert C. Werner, Helen A. West, Gloria Wilburth, Audrey Wilson, Gwen Woods and Ethel Ziegler.

Honorariums & Donations

In appreciation of the Senior Center

By Mary Ann Mathers By Miryam Rubenstein

In appreciation of Bill McMahan

By Audrey Wilson

In appreciation of Aurora Hansen

By Drs. Jose & Minerva Hernandez

In appreciation of the TSC Resource Center

By Nadine Gairns

In appreciation of volunteerism

By Jeannine Peters

In memory of Lois L. Fletcher

By Sandra Genetin

In memory of Mae & Louis Sousa

By Carol Cowdrey

In memory of Louise Engle

By Mr. and Mrs. Fred Varn Jr. Lisa Meyer

Sheila SalyerDollie Doty

Ben and Carolyn BrownApril HenkelDawn LynchHope Frazier

In memory of Lucy MackBy Edna Owens

In memory of Jeff Crew Jr. By EG Owens

While TSC Foundation board members, from left, Gwendolyn Spencer, Ann Camp and Shirley Gooding-Butler share lighter moments at Deck the Halls, it’s volunteer and TALL grad Nancy Graham, right, who really knows how to laugh at the festive gala! Camp is also a TALL alum.

Become a TALL Senior!Becoming a senior

doesn’t mean slowing down — at least not for those who elect to par-ticipate in the Talla-hassee Senior Center’s TALL program. TALL provides an opportu-nity for area seniors to enhance positive change in the commu-nity through advocacy and volunteerism.

TALL is an oppor-tunity for interested seniors (55+) to get an in-depth look at vari-ous aspects of our com-munity. By providing a diverse group of active-ly engaged seniors a

“snapshot” of the cul-tural, political, safety, legal and justice, educa-tional, environmental, and health and human services climate of our community through site visits, bringing them together with commu-nity leaders, and inter-active activities, they become better equipped to continue to enhance positive change and growth in the commu-nity.

Program days include site visits to cultural centers, government centers, law enforce-ment agencies and oth-

er venues throughout the community foster an awareness of avail-able services, chal-lenges and opportuni-ty in Tallahassee and Leon County. TALL class members assem-ble weekly for eight weeks. Presentations, interactive discussions and hands-on activities help the lifelong learn-ers become more alert to offerings within the area.

The extremely pop-ular TALL program involves members of the Tallahassee community as participants, spon-

sors, facilitators and educators. Patterned after the Tallahas-see Chamber of Com-merce’s Leadership Tal-lahassee program and in partnership with the

chamber, the Talla-hassee Active Lifelong Leaders (TALL) is now accepting applications for Class 4. Program days will be every Tuesday from March 1

through April 19. For more information or to receive an application, please contact Hella Spellman at 891-4007 or [email protected].


Other programsLEISURE LEARNING CLASSES

Space is limited; pre-registration is required. To register for any of the sched-uled classes, please call Ashley Solberg-er at 891-4008 unless otherwise noted. Note: Seniors will have pri-ority if class fills.

n New Writing Class: Telling it Your Way

Jan. 20-Feb. 10 (four- week series)

Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m.

$20 (55+), $25 others Pre-registration

required; call Barbara Hogan, 668-6899.

Former Washington writer Barbara Hogan guides a class of men and women wanting to explore memory with the desire to add their stories to the fam-ily’s history. Explore an adventure in self-knowledge, creative fun and experimenta-tion. Add artwork or photos to your stories and preserve them in a cover that picks up your story line.

n Shakespeare’s Comedies

Jan. 24-Feb. 14 (four-week series)

Mondays 6-7:30 p.m. $2 (55+), $3 others Join Shakespear-

ian actor and scholar Kevin Carr as he gives us a closer look into four of William Shake-speare’s comedies. He will guide us through “Comedy of Errors,” “Twelfth Night,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “As You Like It” in an easy-to-follow format. To come or not to come … that is the question!

n History of JazzJan. 20-Feb. 10 (four-

week series) Thursdays 6:30-7:30

p.m. $2 (55+), $3 others Join us for an excit-

ing four-week series about the history and beauty of jazz music. Come on a journey from the very begin-ning of jazz to the present. Explore the historical aspect of this exciting music, and learn about the influential musicians who helped make it what it is today!

n Al & Loyce Sul-kes present One Heart Beat Away: Vice Presidents Who Became Presidents

Feb. 24-March 31 Thursdays 1-3 p.m. $2 (55+), $3 others Join us for one or all

of this six-week series. Feb. 24 – John TylerMarch 3 – Millard

FillmoreMarch 10 – Andrew

Jackson March 17 – Chester

Alan Arthur March 24 – Gerald

Ford March 31 – The XXV

Amendment to the Constitution

n Microsoft Excel for Beginners

Jan. 24-Feb. 14 (four-week series)

Mondays 6-7:30 p.m.$5 (55+), $7 others

TSC now offerS ninTendo wii! Come join in the fun

on Tuesdays with two opportunities to play. TuesdaysWii Bowling 11 a.m.-

12:30 p.m. Wii Games 2:15-

5:15 p.m.

it’s darryl Steele on keyboard, accompanied by, from left, Sarah Simmons, the rev. Henry Steele and Gamecocks’ fan Hella Spellman. The group rings in the new Year at TSC.

Senior Singers and fSU students join together in song during a program facilitated by fSU’s College of Music.

A party honors each TSC volunteer receptionist at year’s end. Joe Smith, left, and richard A. decoteau show off their framed photos — gifts enjoyed by the volunteers.

Learn how to cre-ate basic spreadsheets using this popular program.

Basic computer knowledge required.

n Basic Digital Camera Class

Jan. 12 OR Feb. 9Wed 6:30-9 p.m. $5 (55+), $7 others This class is for

beginners who want to learn the very basic functions of their digi-tal camera includ-

ing how to turn it on, locate battery and memory card, use scene modes, turn off the f lash and how to get the images onto your computer.

n Advanced Digi-tal Camera Class

Feb. 23Wed 6:30-9 p.m. $5 (55+), $7 others Using ISO, White

Balance, Exposure Value, Color Tempera-ture, Program - Aper-

ture - Shutter modes, Spot and other focus-ing settings.

You are cordially invited!The Florida Association of Senior Centers

and Tallahassee Senior Center

invite you to the Ambassadors Welcome Reception at the Tallahassee Senior Center

Mon., March 14,6-8 p.m.

the evening before Ambassadors for Aging Day

at the Florida Capitol

Save the date


Tallahassee Senior Center for the ArtsUPCOMING ART EXHIBITS

The Galleries at TSC are open to the public Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

n Grand RelationsShowing through Jan.

21, Auditorium Gallery This delightful exhibi-

tion features paintings and drawings by TSC Studio Artists, their chil-dren and grandchildren. Beautiful landscapes, reflective portraits and self-portraits, and some crazy abstracts in paint, pen, pencil, photography and collage.

n Creativity in Oils & Acrylics

Feb. 4-March 18, Audi-torium Gallery

TSC artists fill the gal-lery with paintings in all genres.

Join us for the public reception on Friday, Feb. 4, 6 to 8 p.m.

n Florida’s Natu-ral Beauty: St. Marks National Wildlife Reserve Photography Club

Feb. 7-March 18, Din-ing Room Gallery

The photography club exhibits landscapes and wildlife in traditional and altered photography processes. Join us for the public reception on Fri-day, Feb. 4, 6-8 p.m.

Receptions are free and open to the public.

LUNCHTIME SERIES

n Conversations in Art

Tue., Jan. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Art Studio Tallahassee Senior Cen-ter

Guest speaker Glenn Johnson addresses pho-tographing artwork. Several local artists work with Glenn when needing high-quality reproductions for com-

petitive juried exhibi-tions or publications. He has worked as a profes-sional commercial pho-tographer for 35 years specializing in advertis-ing, product and archi-tectural photography. $2 donation requested. Bring your lunch or visit our salad bar ($4).

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Art workshops are taught at the Tallahas-see Senior Center unless otherwise indicated. Call 891-4016 for details and registration.

n Clay Garden Art — Advanced Hand-building

Jan. 31-March 7 (six weeks)

Mondays, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Mark Fletcher, MFA

Using handbuild-ing techniques, create funky flowers and other sculpture pieces in clay, perfect for the outdoor garden. This class is hands-on and includes contemporary inspira-tions and how-to demon-strations.

Skill level: Intermedi-ate to advanced (prior experience hand-build-ing with clay is neces-sary).

$48 (55+); $60 othersn Beginning Water-

colorFeb. 1-March 8 (six

weeks) Tuesdays, 1-3:30 p.m. Instructor: Linda PelcJewel-like color is what

watercolor painting is about. This course focus-es on color choices and techniques to control the color by practicing and mastering the color schemes with assigned charts and subjects. A goal is to complete four

paintings within the six-week span of the class. Supply list available; estimated cost of sup-plies $30.

Skill level: beginner $64 (55+); $80 othersn Decorated LettersFeb. 2-March 16 (six

classes)Wednesdays, 6-8:30

p.m. Instructor: Leslie

PuckettElaborately decorated

capital letters called Ver-sals were used to high-light the beginning of verses in history’s most beautiful Bibles. Learn some simple techniques to draw and paint these fanciful letters, Celt-ic knot work and mod-ern adaptations for use with calligraphy, unique cards and gifts. Does not require experience in calligraphy or drawing.

Skill level: beginner$48 (55+); $60 othersn Drawing & Paint-

ing Workshop — Chaires Community Center

Feb. 2-March 9 (six weeks)

Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m.

Instructor: Bart FrostLearn techniques for

working with oil paints, watercolors, soft pas-tels, charcoal or pencil. Beginning and interme-diate students work in

one or more of these cre-ative mediums. Instruc-tor provides one-on-one individual assistance and demonstrations.

Skill level: beginners & intermediates

$48 (55+); $60 others.n Draw With Your

Eyes, Paint With Your

Heart — Bradford-ville Historic School-house


Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.Instructor: Mark

FletcherLearn to draw what

you see, not what you

think you see. A course for beginners that inter-mediates enjoy too. Use ink line for concept and structure, plus tonal watercolor washes for mood and volume.

Skill level: beginning to intermediate

$48 (55+); $60 othersn Beginning Art/

DrawingFeb. 3-March 10 (six

weeks)Thursdays, 2-4:30 p.m.Instructor: Bart FrostWhatever your draw-

ing skill level or inter-est, whether you’re inter-ested in sketching from life, drawing from photo-graphs or creating draw-ings from your imagina-tion, drawing is easier than you think. Supply list available, estimated cost of supplies is under $20.

Skill level: beginning to intermediate

$48 (55+); $60 othersn Beginning Paint-

ing with Oils & Acryl-ics — Fort Braden Community Center


Thursdays 2-5 p.m.Instructor: Robert

DeWitt SmithEach session pro-

vides both a demonstra-tion and the opportu-nity to paint. Students learn to purposeful-ly employ positive and negative shapes, line, color and value in pro-ducing a painting. The class explores methods of creating your own low-cost/high-quality paint-ing surfaces. Explore abstract and representa-tional painting.

Skill level: beginners. $48 (55+); $60 othersFor additional City of

Tallahassee art classes, call 891-3945 or visit tal-gov.com/parks.

Included in the Grand Relations exhibit are three portraits of Olivia. TSC senior artist Maria Balingit’s portrait of granddaughter Olivia (left); a painting of Olivia by Maria’s daughter, Ananda Balingit-LeFils (below); and granddaughter Olivia’s self-portrait (bottom).


Nonmedical, in-home resources for seniorsFacts*:The large propor-

tion of elderly persons now in the population (13 percent) will rise to an anticipated 20 per-cent by the year 2030. This increase is expect-ed to change the social, economic and physical makeup of our nation’s population.

The need and cost of support of dependent elderly can be mitigat-ed by substituting home care for nursing home care. One of the basic goals of the Older Amer-icans Act is to assist aging individuals in maintaining their inde-pendence in the commu-nity for as long as effec-tively possible. In-home care services are consid-ered to be a priority in accomplishing this goal.

Recent evidence indi-cates that expanding Medicaid home- and community-based servic-es can be cost-effective in the long run when combined with efforts that reduce reliance on Medicaid funded nursing home care.

About 65 million Americans become unpaid caregivers for a loved one in need, and many others hire supple-mentary help.

Nearly 7 million Amer-icans care for an elderly relative from a distance and spend an average of $8,700 a year providing this support.

There are more than 4,600 adult day services centers across the US, a 35-percent increase since 2002. This growth rate is indicative of the need to keep seniors at home instead of nursing facilities.

*Sources for these facts: Administration on Aging, Mature Market

Institute Study, 2010, National Academy for State Health Policy, Mar-ketwatch, National Alli-ance for Caregiving

IN-HOME ASSISTANCE

n Elder Care Ser-vices

Provides a wide vari-ety of services to seniors and caregivers. Services include meals delivered for homebound individu-als, homemaker services and personal care. Ser-vices are for individuals age 60 and older.

Phone: 921-5554ecsbigbend.org n Comfort KeepersProvides care services

that include: companion care, meal planning and preparation, light house-keeping, laundry and linens, errands, inciden-tal transportation assis-tance.

Phone: 402-0051comfortkeepers.comn Good News Out-

reach Elder ServicesOffers services for eco-

nomically disadvantaged seniors including com-panionship, food deliv-ery, transportation to medical facilities, social and religious activities, lawn work and counsel-ing, all based on volun-teer availability.

Phone: 412-0016goodnewsoutreach.orgn Home Instead

Senior CareProvides compan-

ionship, appointment reminders, diet moni-toring, visits to friends, medication remind-ers, assistance walking, writing, light house-work, shopping and meal preparation, help with errands and escort to activities.

Phone: 297-1897homeinstead.comn Home Helpers

Provides services such as companionship, bath-ing, dressing, feeding, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation to doc-tor’s office, pick-up pre-scriptions and errand services.

Phone: 668-1164homehelpers.ccn HopewellProvides caregivers for

companionship, bathing, dressing, feeding, shop-ping, light housekeeping, transportation/escort to doctor’s office, pick-up prescriptions, errand services and care man-agement.

Phone: 386-5552hopewellcare.comn Interim Health

CareProvides services that

include: bathing, light housekeeping, meal preparation, errand ser-vices, companionship, dressing, feeding, trans-portation/escort to doc-tor’s office, shopping, personal care and assis-tance with medications.

Phone: 422-2044interimhealthcare.comn St. Augustine

Plantation In-Home Care

Offers services such as companionship, bathing, dressing, feeding, shop-ping, light housekeeping, transportation/escort to doctor’s office, pick-up prescriptions and case management.

Phone: 309-1982staugustineplantation.

comn Senior Care Pro-

viderServices provided:

grooming, feeding, bath-ing, dressing, shopping, transportation/escort to doctor’s office and other destinations, errands, light housekeeping and meal preparation.

Phone: 766-0379

n Chores GaloreProvides services such

as errand assistance; transportation/escort to any site in Leon County; laundry, meal prepara-tion; and grocery shop-ping.

Phone: 591-1157n Other resource

websitesInformation on How to

Remain Home Longer: metlife.com (research)

Topics on Aging in Place: agingwellmag.com

Why Seniors Become Frail: getmommoving.com

Home Care Infor-mation and Directory; Links to Topics Related to Keeping Seniors in Their Homes: seniormag.com

ASSISTIVE SERVICES AND DEVICES

n Ability 1stProvides a variety of

services that include: disposable supplies for low-income individu-als, equipment on loan, independent living skills training, and planning for individuals to transi-tion home from a more restrictive setting.

Phone: 575-9621ability1st.infon Advanced Driving

Systems Inc.

Specializes in mobil-ity services to keep indi-viduals independent and includes vehicle conver-sions and driving con-trols, scooters and power chairs, lift chairs and lifts for transporting scooters and chairs.

Phone: 671-2300advanceddrivingsys-

tems.comn Lighthouse of the

Big BendProvides a variety of

services for individu-als who are legally blind (or those with a progres-sive sight condition lead-ing toward legal blind-ness). Includes assistive technology, techniques of daily living and orienta-tion/mobility in the home and community.

Phone: 942-3658lighthousebigbend.orgn Florida Alliance

for Assistive Servic-es and Technology (FAAST)

Offers services such as assistive device loan program, device funding availability and databas-es for affordable hous-ing, used/new equipment for sale from individuals across the state and pro-viders who sell/service devices.

Phone: 487-3278 (TDD/TTY, 922-5951)

faast.orgn Florida Telecom-

munications Relay Inc. (FTRI)

Distributes special-ized telecommunications equipment to individu-als who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind or speech impaired.

Phone: 205-1470 (TDD/TTY, 447-5620)

ftri.orgn Mobility Plus Inc.Provides mobility ser-

vices such as wheel-chairs, scooters, lift chairs, lifts for trans-porting scooters and

chairs and custom designs.

Phone: 386-4606n Other resource

websitesIn-Home Services

Directory/Department of Elder Affairs: elderaf-fairs.state.fl.us

Assistive Technology/Rehabilitative Equip-ment: abledata.com

Specialized Clothing for Ease in Dressing: buckandbuck.com

In-Home Assistive Products: elderdepot.com

Assistive Devices for Independent Living: dis-abilityproducts.com

HOME MODIFICATIONS

Please call or visit the websites below to deter-mine services they offer.

n Accessibility Solu-tions

Phone: 383-1100homeaccessfl.comn AmRamp SystemsPhone: 1-800-649-5215amramp.comn Terry Ward Con-

sulting, LLCPhone: 322-6990terrywardconsulting.

comn Other resource

websitesHome Modifications

for Seniors: www.elder-care.gov

Certified Aging in Place Home Remodels: kipcarpenter.com

Senior Home Remod-eling Directory: caring.comNote: This informa-tion is not guaranteed to be all-inclusive and does not imply endorse-ment of any persons, offices or agencies by Tal-lahassee Senior Servic-es. Sources may change between preparation and print date., 2010, Nation-al Academy for State Health Policy, Market-watch, National Alliance for Caregiving.

HELPLINES aNd HOTLINESAbuse Hotline: 800-

962-2873 Area Agency on

Aging, Elder Helpline: 800-963-5337Consumer Hotline:

800-435-7352Medicare Hotline:

800-633-4227Social Security: 942-

95142-1-1 Big Bend: 617-

6333 or 211


4501 Shannon Lakes Drive West(850) 668-4004

An Allegro Senior Living Communitywww.allegroliving.com

ALF#9746

8:30 Senior Fitness at Woodville9:00 Crafting Bee9:00 Portraiture 9:15 Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola9:30 French: Continuing A10:00 Artistry in Clay10:00 Writing for Fun at Heritage Oaks10:00 French: Advanced10:30 Low Impact Senior Fitness at

Chaires-Capitola10:30 Senior Fitness at Fort Braden 11:00 French: True Beginning 11:30 Salad Bar12:00 Senior Dining12:00 Cracker Jack Quilters1:00 Canasta 1:00 Social Bridge at Bradfordville 1:30 Tax Aide (Jan 31 thru April 15)1:30 SHINE Insurance Counseling (by appt.)1:30 Brain-Body-Memory Balance Exercise

Group1:30 French: Continuing B3:00 TDBC Bridge 5:15 Beginning Line Dance 5:30 Yoga 6:30 Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge7:00 Debtors Anonymous7:00 Capital City Wood Carvers7:00 Capital Twirlers Square Dance7:30 Capital Chordsmen Quartet

9:00 Watercolor 9:00 Ceramics 9:30 Life Exercise 10:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:30 Senior Fitness – Beginners at

Bradfordville11:00 Wii Bowling11:00 Seated Yoga11:00 Senior Counseling (by appointment)11:30 Senior Fitness – Intermediate at

Bradfordville11:30 Salad Bar12:00 Senior Dining1:00 Senior Singers 1:00 Senior Fitness at Bradfordville1:30 Tax Aide (Jan 31 thru April 15)1:30 Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge1:45 Senior Fitness at Miccosukee2:15 Wii Games 2:15 Ping-Pong2:30 Social Bridge at Heritage Oaks6:00 Guitar Workshop6:00 All Media Art Class at Heritage

Oaks6:30 Capital Round Dance (7 pm on last

Tues)8:00 SA Support

8:30 Senior Fitness at Woodville8:45 French: Continuing C9:00 Ceramics 9:00 Nimble Fingers9:15 Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola9:30 Beginning Painting Oil & Acrylics10:00 Spanish: Beginning10:00 Seniors vs. Crime 10:00 Beginning Tai Chi 10:00 Blood Pressure Checks10:00 Glucose Screening10:30 Senior Fitness at Fort Braden 11:00 Continuing Tai Chi11:00 Legal Services (by appt.)11:30 Salad Bar12:00 Senior Dining12:30 Bridge-a- Dears1:00 Oil & Acrylic Painting 1:00 Draw, Paint, Enjoy! at Bradfordville1:30 Tax Aide (Jan 31 thru April 15)1:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge 2:00 Brain-Body Balance at Heritage

Oaks4:30 Tax Aide (Jan 31 thru April 15)5:30 Yoga 6:00 Spanish: Beginning6:15 Pinochle7:00 TDBC: Novice Bridge7:15 Tallahassee Al-Anon Family Group

7:30 Tallahassee Business League8:30 Spanish: Intermediate & Advanced9:00 Ceramics9:00 Watercolor9:30 Life Exercise 10:00 Blood Pressure Checks10:15 Low Impact Senior Fitness at

Chaires-Capitola 10:30 Senior Fitness – Beginners at

Bradfordville 11:00 Senior Counseling (by appointment)11:30 Senior Fitness – Intermediate at

Bradfordville11:30 Salad Bar12:00 Senior Dining12:30 Canasta1:00 Line Dance 1:00 Senior Fitness at Bradfordville1:30 Tax Aide (Jan 31 thru April 15)1:30 French Study 1:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge 1:45 Senior Fitness at Miccosukee2:15 Ping -Pong5:30 Zumba® Gold6:30 TDBC Bridge7:00 Writers Workshop7:00 Capital Chordsmen

9:00 Early Bird Bridge9:00 Tole & Folk Painting 9:00 English as a 2nd Language 9:15 Senior Fitness at Chaires-Capitola10:00 T.O.P.S.(June 4 –Aug 20)10:00 Beginning Tai Chi10:00 Social Bingo11:00 Continuing Tai Chi11:00 French: Advanced11:00 Chair Yoga11:30 Salad Bar12:00 Senior Dining 1:00 Model Ship Building 1:00 Figure Studio1:30 Tax Aide (Jan 31 thru April 15)2:00 Dancing for Fun5:30 Beginning Ballroom & Swing Dance

Lessons6:30 Capital City Duplicate Bridge7:00 Tallahassee Al-Anon Beginners Group8:15 Tallahassee Al-Anon Family Group

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYJANUARY 10 - FEbRUARY 12, 2011 CALENDAR OF WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Tallahassee Senior Center January/February 20111400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000 • www.talgov.com (click Services, click Senior Center)

Monday, January 1012:30pm Creative Handbuilding-Advanced 1:00pm Advisory Council

Tuesday, January 119:00am MBOA 12:00pm Art Council2:30pm Quit Smoking NOW7:30pm Stamp and Cover Club

Wednesday, January 1210:00am Hearing Screenings10:30am Senior Days at Bradfordville11:30am Diabetes Support Group at

Smith-Williams1:30pm NARFE 6:30pm Digital Camera Class

Thursday, January 1310:30am Woodville Senior Day7:30pm Tal-Kug Computer Club

Friday, January 1411:00am Current Events Discussion Group7:30pm Contra Dance

Monday, January 17CLOSED MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY

Tuesday, January 1810:30am Fort Braden Senior Day

10:30am Reiki 11:00am Book Discussion Group 12:00pm Bookworm at Heritage Oaks12:30pm Conversa-tions in Art 1:00pm Insight Low Vision Support 2:30pm Quit Smoking NOW6:00pm TDBC Mtg.6:00pm TEN

Wednesday, January 198:30am Capital Coalition on Aging11:00am Senior Wellness Circle at Jake Gaither11:00am Music 12:30pm Nutritional Counseling1:00pm LCSO Advisory Council 3:00pm Financial Planning6:00pm USA Dance Board Mtg.

Thursday, January 2010:00am Telling it Your Way 6:30pm History of Jazz

Friday, January 2111:45am Health Education: Erectile

Dysfunction Discussion w/ Dr. Camp

Saturday, January 227:30pm USA Dance: Pirate’s Gold

Monday, January 2410:00am Senior Financial Survival

Workshop6:00pm Excel for Beginners

Tuesday, January 2510:00am Massage 10:30am Chaires-Capitola Senior Day2:30pm Quit Smoking NOW

Wednesday, January 2611:00am Senior Wellness Circle at

Southwood12:00pm Foundation Board Meeting

Thursday, January 2710:00am Telling it Your Way 10:00am Healthy Living Expo11:00am Senior Wellness Circle at Jack

McLean6:30pm History/Jazz

Friday, January 2811:00am Current Events Discussion Group7:30pm Contra Dance

Saturday, January 29CLOSED

Monday, January 3110:00am A Partnership between Observer

& Painter: Photography & Paintings of Birds and Mammals

6:00pm Excel for Beginners

6:00pm Shakespeare’s Comedies

Tuesday, February 110:30am Reiki 11:00am Book Discussion Group1:00pm Beginning Watercolor 2:30pm Quit Smoking NOW7:00pm FFU Investment Club

Wednesday, February 210:30am Senior Days Jake Gaither3:00pm Insurance Policy Check-up6:00pm Funky Fibers

Thursday, February 39:00am Real Estate Tax Assistance10:00am Telling it Your Way10:00am Pulse/Oxim.10:00am Healthy Living Expo10:30am Miccosukee Senior Day2:00pm Beginning Art/Drawing6:30pm History/Jazz

Saturday, February 55:00pm Alpha Kappa Alpha Father/

Daughter Dance

Monday, February 79:00am TDP Testing6:00pm Excel for Beginners6:00pm Shakespeare’s Comedies

Tuesday, February 89:00am MBOA 12:00pm Art Council1:00pm Beginning Watercolor 2:30pm Quit Smoking NOW7:30pm Stamp and Cover Club

Wednesday, February 910:00am Hearing Screenings10:00am Phones for HearingImpaired10:30am Senior Days at Bradfordville11:30am Diabetes Support Group at

Smith-Williams6:00pm Funky Fibers6:30pm Digital Camera Class

Thursday, February 1010:00am Telling it Your Way10:30am Woodville Senior Day1:30pm Podiatry 2:00pm Beginning Art/Drawing6:30pm History of Jazz7:30pm Tal-Kug Computer Club

Friday, February 1111:00am Current Events Discussion Group6:00pm Senior Games Welcome Event

Saturday, February 127:30pm Contra Dance

Mark Your Calendars for January 27 • 4:30–6:30PM11 Year AnniversaryCelebrate Heritage Oaks

Enter Our Winter Wonderland for a Cozy Evening of Dinner, Dancing and More

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