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TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Active LIVING

The magazine
for Tallahassees
active boomer and
senior community

Double
scoop
of fun
Brian Moran of Hopewell
In-Home Senior Care (center)
and his parents John and
Mickey Moran enjoy family fun
at the Tallahassee Senior Center
Ice Cream Social and Luau.

LISA DOLLAR COVERT

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS


TALL Class 9 Preview Reception!
Sept. 14, 56 p.m.
Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders
(TALL) is a community leadership
program for people age 50+,
provided in partnership with the
Tallahassee Chamber Leadership
Tallahassee Program. TALLs
purpose is to provide actively
engaged adults with snapshots of
the cultural, political, safety, legal
and justice, educational, and health
and human services climate of our
community through site visits,
interactive activities, and contact
with community leaders. The goal is
to inspire and better equip adults to
enhance positive change and
growth in the community, while
enriching their own lives. You are
invited to attend a Preview
Reception. TALL Graduates will be
on hand to share their experience.
Applications for Class 9 will be
available on Sept. 14. Contact
Hella.Spellman@talgov.com or call
850-891-4007 to RSVP or to receive
an application.
COIN SHOW Tallahassee
Numismatic Club, Sept. 24,
9 a.m. 5p.m.
This show provides a unique
opportunity to congregate and
trade materials. There is no

will be served. This is an informal


gathering with lots of time to mix
and mingle! Introductions will be
made around 6 p.m. Bring a friend!
For more information or to RSVP,
call Tina.Niggel@talgov.com at
850-891-4003.
Deck the Halls Kick Off German
Christmas Market and Beer
Garden, Nov. 4, 4-10 p.m.

Friends and former board members Gwendolyn Spencer (right) and Ed


Duffee (left), wife Alberta, and Shirley Gooding Butler (center), current
board member, Tallahassee Foundation, reunite to celebrate Sheila Salyers
20 years at the Senior Center.

admission charge and parking is


free. Dealers from surrounding
states will be on hand to buy, sell
and trade coins, currency and other
numismatic items. If you would like
to have a table at the show please
contact
Hemanth.Vasanthaiah@gmail.com
or call 850-322-4647. For more
information contact
Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call
850-891-4008.

Choose Tallahassee Red Carpet


Reception, Oct. 25, 5:30-7 p.m.
TSC
The Red Carpet Team invites
Tallahassee newcomers, recent
retirees and interested persons who
have friends or parents to Choose
Tallahassee and attend a reception.
Join us and introduce yourself to
local organizations and businesses.
Light refreshments and beverages

Christmas market with local arts and


crafts vendors opens at 4 p.m., no
charge. Beer Garden opens at 6
p.m., $15 donation. Enjoy local
brews from Deep, Grasslands, Lake
Tribe, and Tally Brewing. Tallahassee
Roller Girls, German food truck and
local music will have you yodeling
with holiday delight. Sponsored by
Capital Regional Medical Center and
the Tallahassee Senior Center &
Foundation. For a vendor
application or for more information
on this event, email
Hella.Spellman@talgov.com or call
891-4007.
Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
The Tallahassee Senior Center will
be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in honor
of Veterans Day.

LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES


Interested in the pursuit of
knowledge. LifeLongLearning offers
a variety of classes at a variety of
locations. Limited space is available
and classes fill up quickly. For more
information or to register, email
Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4033. You may also stop
by the TSC and complete an
application. Lifelong Learning
programs are sponsored in part by
Tallahassee Moose Lodge # 1075,
the City of Tallahassee, Leon
County, and the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation.
Florida: A Land of Many Cultures
Mondays, Sept. 12, 26, Oct. 3, & 10,
1011:30 a.m., NE Branch Library,
5513 Thomasville Road. Historian
Pete Cowdrey will give you a
fascinating glimpse of Floridas rich
historic past. 9/12- International
rivalry as depicted on early Florida
maps; 9/26-WWII and the Sunshine
State; 10/3- Masterpieces of Florida
Architecture; 10/10- The English

Floridas and the American


Revolution. $3 per class seniors
(50+)/$5 others.

Active Living is a bi-Monthly


publication of the Tallahassee
Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
St., Tallahassee, FL 32303.
850-891-4000.
Sheila Salyer, Senior Services
Manager, City of Tallahassee
and Executive Director, Tallahassee Senior Foundation
Audrey Byrne, Managing
Editor
Martha Gruender, Coordinating Copy Editor
The mission of Tallahassee
Senior Services is to offer
programs, activities, and
opportunities designed to
encourage active living, optimal aging, and social fitness
for independent adults age
50+.
Disclaimer of Endorsement:
Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name,
trademark, manufacturer, or
otherwise does not necessarily
constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or
favoring by Tallahassee Senior
Services or the Tallahassee
Senior Foundation.
For questions or more information, please contact
850-891-4000 or visit talgov.com/seniors and tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org. Find
and Like us on Facebook at
Facebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter!

SAVE THE
DATE!

Geology of National Parks

L3X LifeLongLearning
Extravaganza
September 1115, 2017
For more information, email
Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com or call 850-891-4033

Thursdays, Sept. 22, 29, Oct. 6, 1:30


3 p.m. TSC.
Our beautiful national parks have
an incredible variety of geologic
features which represent Americas
geologic heritage. This class is
designed to enhance your travel
experiences by providing an
overview of the geologic processes
that resulted in these spectacular
features. $3 per class seniors
(50+)/$5 others.

ABOUT THE
PUBLICATION

Solar System and Beyond:


Astronomy Class at TCC

constellations. This will be followed


by a visit to TCCs rooftop
observatory where everyone will get
a chance to view some amazing
celestial objects through the high
quality mounted and computerized
telescope. Limited space available.
Transportation provided from TSC.
$7 for seniors (50+)/$10 others.

Tue. Oct. 4, 6 9 p.m. (Rain Date


Oct. 11)

Tour Florida Caverns State Park


with a Geologist

Have ever wondered what lies


beyond the starry skyline? Start in a
classroom with TCC Astronomy
faculty giving an overview of the
solar system, galaxies, and

Fri. Oct. 14, 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m.


Visit the only state park in Florida to
offer cave tours to the public.
Florida Caverns has dazzling

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formations of limestone stalactites,


stalagmites, soda straws, flowstone,
and draperies. Learn about the
regions amazing karst topography
from a geologist. Tour involves 45
minutes of moderately strenuous
walking. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the
park following the tour. Limited
space available. Transportation
provided from TSC. $20 seniors
(50+)/$25 others.
LifeLongLearning continued on
page 4.

Tallahassee

Leon county

ABOUT THE
SENIOR CENTER
For questions or more information on the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation
activities and 15 neighborhood
venues, please contact 850891-4000 or visit www.talgov.com/seniors/ and www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org.
Like us at Facebook.com/
TallahasseeSeniorCenter. For
Leon County Senior Outreach
(a program of the TSCF), read
the LCSO Gazette, call 850-8914065, or visit cms.leoncountyfl.gov.

OLLI at FSU
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FSU is set for a fall semester chock full of intriguing classes and activities for Tallahassee-area residents who love to learn. OLLI's Showcase
of Classes and Activities, which features instructors outlining their course, is scheduled for
Sept. 14, 1 p.m., at the Turnbull Center on the FSU campus. Online registration for classes
and activities begins Sept. 16, 10 a.m., at www.olli.fsu.edu. For more information, 850-6441347 or www.olli.fsu.edu.

Maureen Reilly Haberfeld,


coordinator,
LifeLongLearning

Nancy OPry Gentry, program


assistant, Leon County Senior
Outreach

Laurie Koburger, special


projects coordinator

Wecome new employees


AUDREY BYRNE
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

The TSC welcomes


Maureen Reilly Haberfeld, Nancy OPry Gentry,
and Laurie Koburger.
Maureen will serve as
LifeLong Learning Coordinator; she formerly
served in the County Outreach Program (since
2013). At TCC, for 17
years, Maureen has been
an adjunct professor of
Earth Science and Geology. Maureen has a Bachelors degree in Earth Science from La Salle University in Philadelphia,
PA and a Masters in Geology from Texan Christian
University in Fort Worth,
Texas. Maureen and her
husband Joe (also a geologist) enjoy spending time
with their family, and
traveling to locations with
spectacular
geology.
Their most recent trip
was to Iceland. Maureen
will be using her background in education and

her 30 years of contacts in


the community to offer a
wide-ranging selection of
classes and field trips for
seniors, boomers, and active adults.
Laurie has a Masters
degree in Gerontology
from the University of
South Florida and worked
at the Florida Department
of Elder Affairs for 25+
years, mostly in Planning
and Evaluation. While
there, she worked on numerous planning and
evaluation grant projects
including an Administration on Aging Grant to develop the Senior Center
Evaluation Toolkit. She
most recently worked at
the FSU College of Medicine Area Health Education Center as the Tobacco
Program Manager. Lauries main interest is in
healthy aging, making the
Tallahassee Senior Center
an ideal place to work as
Special Projects Coordinator.
Nancy will be working

as the Program Assistant


with Leon County Senior
Outreach, which provides
programming,
fitness,
cards & games, lifelong
learning, and art classes
at the Community Centers in Miccosukee, Bradfordville, Woodville, Ft
Braden, Lake Jackson and
Chaires and includes the
GaP (Grandparents as
Parents) Program. Nancy
has a Masters degree in
Public Health from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a
retired USAF nurse. As
the Director of Health
Promotion at Keesler
AFB, she developed and
implemented
many
health & wellness programs for the retired military community. Her
management background
along and experience
working with an aging
population make her a
perfect fit for the Tallahassee Senior Center and
the Leon County Senior
Outreach Program.

Take the NEW AARP Smart Driver Course


Join the Friends Connection
The Friends Connection is a casual leisure group of seniors with diverse interests, who
meet quarterly to plan group outings, play games, share interests, and promote social
wellness within the senior community. Next two meetings are Sept. 21 and Dec. 21 at 10
a.m., Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc., 2414 Mahan Drive. For more information, call Linda Burns at 850-488-0055, or 1-800-963-5337, or email lindab@aaanf.
org or visit www.aaanf.org/index.html.

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You could reduce your overall maintenance and car insurance costs! Refresh your
driving skills and learn the new rules of the road. Learn research-based driving
strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel. There are no tests to pass. $15
for AARP Members; $20 for Non-members.
Sign up today! Seating is limited.
Sat., Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Cherry Laurel
Mon., Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-3:30 pm. Leon County School Board
Call Ernie Conte at (850) 926-4605 for details and to register.

German market
to deliver on fun
DOUG CARLSON
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR FOUNDATION

In Germany, Christmas markets are an eagerly anticipated holiday tradition where Gemtlichkeit (winter cheer) is
served up with sizzling
sausages,
gingerbread
and cold glasses (small
boots in some markets)
filled with mulled wine.
The food and drink are
as much the cause for
good cheer as the opportunity to prepare for giftgiving season by shopping
for
handmade
gifts
known for quality craftsmanship. Commercially
produced goods are strictly verboten.
One of the most famous
Christmas markets in
Germany is the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg,
which dates to 1628.
Much closer to home,
the Tallahassee Senior
Centers German Christmas Market & Beer Garden offers the opportunity to find Gemtlichkeit
as close as Monroe Street.
Sponsored by Capital Regional Medical Center, the
inaugural event may not
have the history (yet), but
it has very tasty ingredients.
Friday, Nov. 4, is the
date to circle. Local arts
and crafts vendors will

From left, Brenda Tanner, aide to Leon County Commissioner


Bryan Desloge, center, (emeritus Tallahassee Senior
Foundation Board member), and director of the Tallahassee
Senior Center Sheila Salyer. Tanner, Salyers former supervisor,
gave her a directive 20 years ago to put us on the map. Now,
the TSC is nationally accredited and widely known as one of
the top centers for programming, serving Tallahassee and
Leon County seniors.

open at 4 p.m. The Beer


Garden will open at 6:00
p.m. Beer, German food
and a local band are playing outside; locally handmade crafts, sweets and
an art show are inside at
the Senior Center, located
across from Lake Ella on
North Monroe St. Commemorative beer glasses
are available for a small
donation.
Do some Christmas
shopping for unique gifts
from local craftsmen (and
women) ... such as stained

glass, jewelry, ornaments, doll clothes, wood


work, and art. Just a few
of the vendors are: Barefoot Furniture & Custom
Woodworking, Charlottes
Creations,
On
2nd
Thought Adori Handmade Fashions & Crafts,
Glass Creations by Ruth
Nickens, Barbara Psimas,
Artist,
Suncatcher
Stained Glass, Cottage
Creations by Jeanne, Donnies Designs, Tallabred
Farms (Creature Blok),
and Beadazzled.

Instead of mulled wine,


local crafted beers will be
poured from Deep,
Grasslands, Lake Tribe,
and Tally Brewing to
accompany German food
and sweets.
While some German
markets include entertainment from dance
troupes, jugglers and acrobats, Tallahassees German Christmas Market
offers something equally
unique: The Tallahassee
Roller Girls pouring some
of those local beers, and a
surprise
celebrity
guest.
The event will raise
funds to support Senior
Center programming, enjoyed by an average of
5,000 people every month.
It also will create momentum and kick off Deck
the Halls the Senior
Foundations largest annual fundraiser, to be held
Friday, Dec. 2. Tickets
and sponsorships are now
available, for more infor-

MEMBERSHIP WEEK Sept 26/30


RED CARPET CELEBRATION: ANNUAL MEETING
& MEMBER APPRECIATION, featuring Pure Platinum
Fri., Sept. 30, 7 p.m., TSC
September is National Senior Center Month. During
membership week, the Tallahassee Senior Foundation will
Roll Out the Red Carpet and ask you to become a member.
Art, fitness, health and Lifelong Learning classes are just some
of the programs, services & events offered at the TSC and
funded by membership support. Three lucky members (current
or joining) will have an opportunity to win one of three gift
baskets (such as tickets to AMC movie theater, Seminole
Basketball, the Ballet, or the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra,
and Target gift cards) upon spinning the ticket wheel!
Membership prize drawings will be held during the Red
Carpet celebration and Member Appreciation on Fri., Sept.
30, 7 p.m. The event features Pure Platinum, a local variety
band that will play rock n roll and jazz favorites! Membership
starts at $25 a year for 50+; couples are $40. For more
information, visit www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org or
email Lisa.DollarCovert@talgov
com or call 850-891-4041.

mation visit TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org,


email Tina.Niggel@tal
gov.com or call 850-8914003.
For more information

on the German Christmas


Market & Beer Garden,
email Hella.Spellman@
talgov.com or call 850-8914000. Hope to see you
there! Wir sehen uns dort!

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COMPUTER AND PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES


continued from page 2 LifeLongLearning

COMPUTER/
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLASSES
Historic Cemeteries as a
Cultural Resource and Tour
of Old City Cemetery
Fri. Oct. 21 10 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Learn how historic cemeteries
can be used in research as
well as the meanings common symbols have that are
found in historic cemeteries.
Visit Tallahassees oldest
cemetery (established 1829)
with an expert from the
Florida Public Archaeology
Network. Following the tour,
enjoy a picnic lunch in one of
our beautiful downtown
parks. Limited space is available. Transportation provided
from TSC. $14 seniors (50+)/
$20 others.
The Middle East: Understanding Islamic History,
Culture, Tradition
and Religion
Thu., Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, & 17,
2:304 p.m. TSC
Most Americans have only a
vague understanding of the
Middle East, Islam, and its
culture. Increase your understanding of Islamic culture
and traditions and discover a
better insight into the tensions and conflicts in the
Middle East. Cost: $5/class for
50+; $7/class others.
Poetry: Portrait Painting
With Words
Mon., Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5,
1:303 p.m. NE Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road
This course is for poetry
lovers as well as for novices.
Discuss poetic forms and look
at their use in the works of
notable British and American
poets. $3 per class seniors
(50+)/$5 others.
New - Journaling With a
Purpose
Wed., 23 p.m. Sept. 7 Oct.
12 (6 weeks)
Learn the art of structuring
your thoughts and ideas
along with identifying your

hidden talents and much


more. Please bring a composition notebook or 3 ring
binder and paper. $5 (50+) or
$7 (non-Seniors) each visit.

The topics and issues discussed in this class will carry


forward to the Travel Session.

Computer Classes
And Technology

Wed., Oct. 19, 6:30 9 p.m.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

The class reviews many of the


different situations photographers come across when
traveling. Different tricks and
techniques, some obvious
and some not so obvious, will
be covered in the class. Techniques such as shooting from
a speeding car, catching a
rainbow, shooting in snow
and taking photos in dark
areas such as churches. This
class now includes previous
content from the Digital
Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) class
and the Travel Photography.

Interested in taking computer


classes? Stop by TSC receptionist desk and complete an
application to express your
computer skill level and
course interests. Reserve
NOW as computer classes
often fill up quickly; additional classes are added all the
time. For more information,
an application or to register
for classes, email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call 850891-4008. Note: if multiple
dates are listed, this is the
number of times the class will
meet.

PAINT SHOP PRO


SESSION 1

MICROSOFT WORD BASIC

Wed., Oct. 26, 6:30 9 p.m.


Session 1

Tues., Wed., and Thu., Sept.


20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29, 5:30 7:30 p.m. or

Wed., Nov. 2, 6:30 9 p.m.


Session 2

Tues., Wed., and Thu., Nov. 8,


9, 10, 15, 16, & 17, 5:30 - 7:30
p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft
Word in six sessions. Please
bring a flash drive. $20 (50+)
or $25 (non-Seniors) for the
entire course. Preregistration
and payment required (850)
891-4008 and space is limited.
MICROSOFT EXCEL BASIC
Tues., Wed., and Thu., Oct. 11,
12, 13, 18, 19, & 20, 5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft
Excel in six sessions. Please
bring a flash drive. $20 (50+)
or $25 (non-Seniors) for the
entire course. Preregistration
and payment required (850)
891-4008 and space is limited.
SPECIAL NOTE: Reserve
NOW as computer classes fill
up quickly; additional classes
are added all the time. For
more information or to register for classes, unless otherwise noted, call 891-4008 or
email Kristy.Carter@talgov.
com. Note: if multiple dates
are listed, this is the number
of times the class will meet.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
CLASS
Additional classes are being

Peter Piper, computer instructor and member of the Senior Services Advisory Council, and his
wife Betty Ann, work the sprinkle station at the TSC Ice Cream Social.

Hola! Looking to volunteer?


The Tallahassee Senior Services has an opportunity for a beginning Spanish instructor. Are
you bilingual or fluent in Spanish? Do you have a grasp on Spanish grammar and enjoy
teaching others the language? Are you patient with students? Are you available for
daytime instruction? If you are interested or know of someone who is perfect for this
opportunity, email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call 850-891-4008.

developed at this time. To


register or for additional
information, call 891-4008 or
email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com. Please bring your
camera with a charged battery and your camera manual
to class. $5 Seniors 50+ or $7
non-Seniors. Additional
information can be found at:
http://www.maf1.com/dcc/
BASIC DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Sept. 21, 6:30 9 p.m.
This class is for beginners who
want to learn the basic func-

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tions of their digital camera


including how to turn it on,
locate the battery and memory card, use scene modes, turn
off the flash and how to get
the images onto your computer. This class also includes
the topics of ISO, White
Balance, Exposure Value,
Camera Metering and others.

Color Temperature, Program Aperture - Shutter modes,


metering such as weighted or
spot and other advanced
functions. Lighting techniques, image arrangement,
time-of-day photography
tripod management and
many other topics will be
discussed.

ADVANCED DIGITAL
PHOTOGRAPHY

The session will also discuss


some of the advanced features on the digital single
lens reflex (DSLR) camera
units along with the advantages and disadvantages of
various lens configurations.

Wed., Sept. 28, 6:30 9 p.m.


This class continues, in depth,
the topics of ISO, White
Balance, Exposure Value,

The editing software, Paint


Shop Pro, also known as PSP,
should be loaded on the
laptop. It is desirable to have
one of the PSP versions X5
through X7. Basic software
such as Picasa does not qualify for this class but users of
Photo Elements may find this
class very useful. PSP is easy
to use with an extremely
short learning curve. If you
have Photoshop software
and want to learn some of
the techniques covered, you
will benefit from this session
because the editing concepts
are virtually identical in
Photoshop and PSP.
This Paint Shop Pro class is
being presented in two parts.
It will go beyond the basic
editing techniques and the
parts are instructed in sequence. Techniques such as
cloning, healing, scratch
removal, object extractions
and image carving will be
presented. The attendee will
also learn High Dynamic
Resolution editing, using
plug-ins and how to manage
and use the Tool Palettes. All
these issues are used to either
restore or change a photograph or bring life to your
digital image.

DANCE, MUSIC & FITNESS


DANCE & FITNESS

TALLAHASSEE
SENIOR CENTER

USA BALLROOM DANCE


Sat. 7:3010:30 p.m.

Fitness classes are $2 (50+), $3


others, unless otherwise
indicated. For more
information or to reserve a
space in class, email
Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4042 or
850-891-4045.

Come dance on the largest


dance floor in Tallahassee.
Dance lessons provided at no
charge at 6:30 p.m. on dance
nights with paid entry. All
dances are smoke and alcohol
free. $8/USAB Dance
members and
$14/non-members; $5 for
students with valid IDs. Mark
your calendars for the
following dance dates:

NEW! WALK WITH


FRIENDS
Tue. & Thu., Sept. 12 Sept.
29, 8:30 9:15 a.m.,
Auditorium

Sept. 17 Emerald Ball


Semi-Formal

TSC offers a new indoor


independent walking
program; make new friends
and keep moving! Our
climate-controlled
auditorium offers a safe,
comfortable venue for
strolling or powerwalking.
Space available as long as
program is popular. No
registration required. $1
donation.

Oct. 15 Bedrock Jam


Nov. 19 USO at the USA
Dance
CONTRA DANCE
(TALLAHASSEE
COMMUNITY FRIENDS OF
OLD TIME DANCE)
Fri. 7:1510:30 p.m.
Jigs and reels and all kinds of
fun. Moves are similar to
square dance with a caller
instructing each dance before
the music begins. $8/adults,
$7/seniors, $5/students,
$3/dancing kids. Wear
comfortable shoes and
clothes. No partner or
experience necessary.
Newcomers should arrive by
7:15 p.m.
Sept. 23 Upsala (N. Florida)
Band with Caller Joey Norton
(St. Petersburg)
Oct. 14 Smokey Hollow
String Band with Caller Vicki
Morrison
Oct. 28 Florida
Mountaineers (Jacksonville)
with Caller Alice (Milmoe)
Rayburn of Orlando
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
Mon. at 5:15 p.m. and Thu. at
12:30 p.m.
$4 for Mon., and $2 for Thu.
Lace up your shoes and lets
dance. From country to pop
music, let the beat move your
feet!
CAPITAL TWIRLERS
SQUARE DANCE
Mon. at 7 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level
Square Dancing. Monthly

SUBMITTED

Dancers Ken and Sharon Brock kick up their heels at the Ice
Cream Social Luau.

dues $12.50 per person.


Visitors always welcome $5.
Level adjusted to fit dancers
skills. Please check web site at
http://www.square
dancesites.com/
capital_twirlers for more
details or Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com
/Tallahasseetwirlers/. For
more information contact
Libby at 566-2117.

and have fun! $5.

DANCING FOR FUN

UKE 204 (Fingerstyle


Exercises)

Fri., 24 p.m.

Fri., 11:15 to 12:00 p.m.

A fun dance for any age


group its our love of
dancing that keeps us young!
All types of ballroom
dancing. Come with or
without a partner. $2 (50+),
$3 (others).
BEGINNING BALLROOM
AND SWING LESSONS
Fri., 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Ballroom and Swing dance
lessons, including the Fox
Trot, Swing, Tango, Waltz
and Cha Cha. No partner
needed. Come meet people

UKULELE BEGINNING
UKE 101
Fri., 10-10:50 a.m.
Basic information about the
ukulele, focusing on easier
chords and strum patterns.
Well play some of the easier
songs from The Daily Ukulele
songbook. $2

Class for beginners, advanced


beginners, and intermediate
ukulele players. Topics
include: What are notes, and
where are they on your
ukulele fretboard? How do
you know which notes are in
a Major Chord, or in a Minor
Chord? How do you play
chords beyond the 3rd fret?
What are scales, and why are
they useful to learn? No
preregistration required. $2

FITNESS AT THE

NEW! FOR MEN ONLY A GROUP FITNESS &


PERSONAL TRAINING
SERIES
Wednesdays, Oct. 12 Nov.
16, 1-2 p.m., Activity Room
Hey Fellas! No more excuses!
Get in shape, feel healthier,
look better, live longer!

lifelong optimal function.


This 5-week pilot program
consists of 21 simple exercises
and is based on natural
movement, and focused on
healthy longevity of the body
and mind. Call or email to
reserve space. Offered by
TMH, Instructor Margi
McClearn. $2 requested
donation.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT, Tue.,
11 a.m.-noon, taught by Lori
Roberts, certified NIA yoga
instructor.
BRAIN-BODY-BALANCE,
Mon., 1:30-2:30 p.m. at TSC, is
an active-aging, fall
prevention program
specifically created to train
and reverse many types of
aging. Taught by Kathy
Gilbert. Class is also taught at
the following locations; see
Neighborhood Fitness Sites
for additional times, listings
and instructors.
Tue., 10-11a.m., Optimist Park,
taught by Kathy Gilbert
Tue., 1-2 p.m., SouthWood,
taught by Wendy Barber ($5
donation)

yoga workout for increased


mobility, bladder control,
self-esteem, and mental
focus. Taught by Certified
Yoga Instructor Bridget
Welch.
LIFE EXERCISE, Tue. and
Thu., 9:30-10:30 a.m., is a
very popular and dynamic
workout that consists of
aerobics, light weights,
stretching, strengthening and
balance exercises. You can
participate seated. Taught by
Pomeroy Brinkley.
TAI CHI: Wed. and Fri.
10-11a.m. Taught by Tom
Ewart, Taoist Tai Chi Society.
ZUMBA GOLD: Thu.,
5:30-6:30 p.m., Taught by
Jacqueline Parra. $5 (50+) $7
others.
YOGA: Mon. and Wed.,
5:30-7 p.m., taught by
certified yoga instructor
Pamela Hunter. Vigorous
practice for adults including
poses, relaxation, and
mediation. Fee: $10 (50+), $12
others.
NOTE: See Page 17 for
neighborhood fitness classes.

Wed., 2-3 p.m., Allegro


Heritage Oaks, taught by
Kathy Gilbert
CHAIR YOGA, Fri.,
11 a.m.-noon, offers a gentle

This is an affordable &


convenient way to achieve
your individual fitness &
wellness goals while
challenging your competitive
edge and maximizing your
workout. Facilitated by Mark
Sobczak, Certified Personal
Trainer. Call or email to
reserve space; max of 10 per
class. $30 for six classes.
NEW! AGELESS GRACE
Thu., Oct. 20 Nov. 17, 10
a.m. Noon, Activity Room
Learn the 21 Simple Tools for
Lifelong Comfort and Ease!
Ageless Grace is a
cutting-edge brain fitness
program based on
neuroplasticity that activates
all 5 functions of the brain analytical, strategic,
kinesthetic learning,
memory/recall, creativity and
imagination - and
simultaneously addresses all
21 physical skills needed for
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 5

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS


TSC HEALTH SUITE
The listed presentations,
massage and classes at the
Tallahassee Senior Center are
$2 unless otherwise
indicated. We graciously
accept donations of clean
medical equipment to share
with those in need. Walkers,
wheelchairs, dressing
supplies, adult diapers,
Ensure, shower chairs, etc.
Your donation is tax
deductible.
We are looking for a few
volunteer nurses or other
health care professionals to
assist with blood pressures
and education in the TSC
Health Suite. Its great fun for
new retirees or folks who just
want to help out.
For more information on
programs, registration or to
volunteer, email
Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4042 or 891-4045.
Tools to Quit: A Smoking
Cessation Workshop
Thu., Sept. 19 & Mon., Oct.3 &
Nov. 7, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Conf
Rm 1A
This program, designed by
former smokers, was
developed for people who
want to become
non-smokers. Attend one of
these highly effective
class/support groups if you
are ready to quit smoking
now. Nicotine patches
provided at no charge.
Offered by Big Bend AHEC.
Call 224-1177 to register.
Ready, Steady, Balance:
Prevent Falls in 2016
Thu., Sept. 22, 9 a.m.Noon,
Dining Room and Health

Suite
Everyone falls, but for some,
falling is the beginning of the
slippery slope. September is
Falls Prevention Awareness
Month, and so, in partnership
with TMH, we are hosting
Falls Prevention Awareness
Day. Stop by and bring your
concerns. Participate in a
Falls Risk screening and
visit the informational
exhibits.
Exploring Medicare
Options
Mon., Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Noon, Dining Room
Are you confused about
Medicare? This presentation
will explain the different
Medicare options and help
you determine which might
be best for you. Offered by
CHP.
Podiatry Screening & Foot
Care
Thu., Oct 6, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.,
Health Suite
Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist &
foot specialist cuts toenails
and assesses foot problems.
Doctor accepts Medicare,
Medicaid, and secondary
insurance, which may cover
costs for this service if you
have diabetes, vascular
disease, neuropathy, renal
failure, MS, or are on blood
thinner Coumadin.
Otherwise, $25 fee applies.
No appointment necessary.
Mindfulness for Active
Aging
Thu., Oct 20 Nov 17, 9
10:30 a.m. , Activity Room.
Integrate mindfulness into
your life! Enjoy an
informative discussion about
mindfulness, yoga,

Gail McDonald and Joyce Patterson of Allegro Senior Inspired Living and Ben Girtman, Life Long Learner at the Bucket List
Reunion Luncheon. Every year, Allegro organizes a summer bowling league to benefit Senior Services.

experiential practice, group


discussion, and kindness
meditation. Each week, you
will acquire tools and
resources for at-home
practice. Classes will cover the
topics of heart breathing,
fitness, relationships,
thoughts and emotions, rest
and sleep. Create a greater
peace of mind, reduce stress,
and improve health and
nutrition. $25 for 5-week
class or $6 for drop-in.
Space is limited! Registration
for all five weeks is
encouraged, though drop-ins
are welcome. Email
Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or
call 891-4042. Offered by
Angela Meredith,
Mindfulness-based
Therapeutic Lifestyle Change
Program Trainer.
Smoothie Tuesday
Tue., Nov 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,
Health Suite
Smoothies are one of the
simplest paths to good
nutrition! Learn how to make
smoothies with fresh
wholesome ingredients, and
then enjoy a sumptuous
sample for yourself. Offered
by New Leaf Market.

6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

HEALTH SCREENINGS
& FLU SHOTS
Tallahassee Senior Center
Health Suite, $2 unless
otherwise noted.

to 12:30 p.m. Bring Medicare


or CHP card. Offered by
LCHD.
Glucose, Every Wed., 10
a.m.noon, offered by
medical volunteers.

Blood Pressure, Wed. &


Thu., 10 a.m.noon, offered
by medical volunteers.

Hearing, Wed., Nov. 9, 10


a.m. noon, offered by
Audibel.

Customized Balance
Screenings, Thu., Oct. 13, 10
a.m. noon, offered by
Fyzical PT

MASSAGE,
MEDITATION, AND
REIKI

Flu Shots, Thu., Sept. 15, 5-8


p.m. & Fri., Sept 16, 9:30 a.m.

Reiki, Every Tue., 10:30


a.m.-noon, Susie Howell,

Reiki Master, and Friends


Meditation and
Mindfulness Guidelines,
Tue., Oct. 4 & Nov. 1, 10:30 11:30 a.m.
Offered in conjunction with
Reiki, these encounters
introduce you to the secrets
of the timeless art of
meditation. You will feel
calmer, more focused and
balanced. Taught by Leslie
Hanks Yoga Unlimited.
Massage, Tue., Sept. 27,
10:00 a.m. - noon, Norma
Reesor, LMT.

ACTIVE LIVING EXPO & FLU SHOT FAIR


Thu., Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m. and Fri, Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
The Tallahassee Senior Center will host countless vendors who will offer screenings, products and services that can help make your life healthier, relaxed and more thrilling. Some
of the screenings include: glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, oral health and balance.
Flu shots available both days! Bring your Medicare or CHP card. TSC will feature a partnership with the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity; expo patrons can learn about the
latest University research in aging and sign-up to become a study participant if eligible.
Thanks to our many sponsors: Caring Connections, Dynamic Spine and Wellness Center,
Eye Associates of Tallahassee, North Florida Womens Care, Pacifica Senior Living/Woodmont Assisted Living, Tallahassee Democrat, Walgreens Store #11537, WCRx Pharmacy.
Additional partners include the Area Agency on Aging and Tallahassee Senior Center
Foundation. $3 per person covers both days. Contact Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call
850-891-4008 for more information.

Poetry: Painting with words


MAUREEN HABERFELD

Poetry: Painting with


Words is a 4-week course
that will be offered by the
Leon County Senior Outreach program at the
Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville
Road. The dates are Mon-

days, Nov. 14, 21, 28 and


Dec. 5 from 1:303 p.m.
This poetry class is appropriate for the absolute
poetry novice to the expert.
Lynn Peterson, an adjunct instructor of English at TCC, will teach the
class. Peterson has a B.A.

in English from the University of Washington, as


well as a masters in bilingual/bicultural education
from the University of
Miami. She completed
graduate classes in creative writing and has participated in poetry workshops led by nationally an-

thologized American poets.


The first class will look
at the poets tools; attendees will learn how sound
and sense combine to create memorable poems.
The second class will look
at the work of notable
British and American po-

ets, among others. The


third class will explore
contemporary American
poetry and will focus on
current American voices,
women poets, and poetry
for children.
The course will end
with a fun poetry slam.
Along the way, students

will have the option of creating their own poems.


Limited space is available and classes fill up
quickly.
For more information
or to register, email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.
com or call 850-891-4033.

SENIOR OUTREACH
LEON COUNTY
SENIOR OUTREACH

Canasta, Cards & Games:


Tue., 1 4 p.m., $1 per class.
Miccosukee, Miccosukee
Community Center, 13887
Moccasin Gap Rd.

LUNCH & LEARNS,


LIFELONG LEARNING
SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch & Learns (L&L) offer
lively and engaging
programs for adults 50+. All
Lunch & Learns are 10:30
a.m.-12:30
p.m. Each L&L
includes
exhibitors,
health
screenings,
and lunch, $6.
These events
are a program of the
Tallahassee Senior Center &
Foundation, funded by the
Leon County Board of
County Commissioners. For
information on Leon County
Senior Outreach events, field
trips, and classes, e-mail
Susan.Davis@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4065. Note:
LifeLongLearning classes,
fitness classes and art
workshops are offered at
multiple locations. See page
2 & 4 for LifeLongLearning
classes, page 17 for
neighborhood fitness classes
and page 15 for art
workshops.
Bradfordville, Wildwood
Presbyterian Fellowship Hall,
100 Ox Bottom Road.
Lunch & Learns: Wed., Sept.
14, Oct. 12 & Nov. 9, 10:30
a.m.12:30 p.m. Lunch $6.
Bradfordville Historic
Schoolhouse, 6808 Beech

Lunch & Learns: Thu., Oct. 6


& Nov. 3, 10:30 a.m.12:30
p.m. Lunch $6.
Bus Trip to WalMart: Fri., Oct.
7 & Nov. 4, 10 a.m.12:30
p.m., $2 round-trip.
Computer Class at
Community Center: Fri., Sept.
23, Oct. 14 & 28, 10 a.m.12
p.m. $1 per class. No classes
in Nov.

Sylvester Shields is happy to see old friends Dan and Mary


Kelley at the Fort Braden Lunch & Learn.

Ridge Trail.

4768 Chaires Crossroad

Social Bridge: Mon., 123:30


p.m. $1 per class

Lunch & Learns: Tue., Sept.


27 & Oct. 25, 10:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m. Lunch $6.

Cards, Etc.: Thu., 124 p.m. $1


per class
Bradfordville, Leon County
NE Branch Library, 5513
Thomasville Road, Rm. 103
LifeLongLearning: See page 2
& 4 for more details and class
descriptions.
Florida, A Land of Many
Cultures, by Peter Cowdrey.
Mon., 10-11:30 a.m., Sept. 12,
19, 26 & Oct 2.
Poetry: Portrait Painting
With Words, Mon., Nov. 14,
21, 28, Dec. 5, 1:303 p.m.
Chaires-Capitola, Dorothy
C. Spence Community Center,

Fort Braden, Fort Braden


Community Center, 16387
Blountstown Hwy.
Lunch & Learns: Tue., Sept.
20 & Oct. 18,10:30 a.m.12:30
p.m. Lunch $6.
Painting with Oils: See page
15.
Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson
Community Center, 3840
North Monroe St., Ste. 301
Lunch & Learns: Thu., Sept.
15, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Field trip on Oct. 20
(Registration required!) 10:30
a.m.12:30 p.m. Lunch $6.

Woodville, Woodville
Community Center, 8000 Old
Woodville Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Thu., Oct. 13
& Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m.12:30
p.m. $6 per person.

SOUTHSIDE SENIOR
SERVICE &
OUTREACH
Wellness Circles
Casual settings with healthy
refreshments for various
health related discussions,
demonstrations, guest
speakers and health
screenings. Enjoy seeing your
neighbors and making new
friends! For more
information, call Toni at
850-891-4009.
Jack McLean Community
Center, 700 Paul Russell
Road, 850-891-1819; Tue.,
Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

GRANDPARENTS
AS PARENTS
Grandparents as
Parents: Remember
these dates!
GaP Support Lunch:
Wed., Sept. 28 and
Wed., Oct. 26 from
121:30 p.m.
Leon County Public Library, 200 W. Park, Program
Room A.
Complimentary lunch provided for grandparents and
other relative caregivers. Reservations required for all
attending.
GaP Fall Social
Sat., Sept. 24, time TBA
UF/IFAS Ag Adventures at Quincy Research Center
Come join the fun with lunch and activities for the
whole family!
Reservations required for all attending.
For more information or to RSVP for any event above,
email Karen.Boebinger@talgov.com or call 850-8914027.

Super Seniors Fitness Tue., Wed., Thu., 10-11 a.m.,


ongoing. Senior exercise
program taught by Edwina
Martin. No charge.
Jake Gaither Community
Center, 801 Bragg Dr.,
850-891-3940; Mon., Sept. 19,
11 a.m. 12 p.m.
Mindful Living for Better
Health
Jake Gaither Community
Center, 801 Bragg Dr.,
850-891-3940; Wed., Sept. 21,
10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Southside Health and
Wellness Fair Paella

Fiesta!
Wellness Coach Heather
Fusilier will help participants
create a Wellness Wheel to in
order to identify areas of life
that might need attention,
such as social, physical,
financial or emotional
wellness. Exhibitors and
health screenings will be
available at 9:30 a.m.
Presentation begins at 10:30
a.m. Reservations are
required. Lunch provided by
Real Paella. $3.00 suggested
donation. Call Toni at
850-891-4009 to reserve your
seat.

ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 7

Athletes can see and be seen


at Capital City Senior Games
NICK GANDY

FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION

By the time the Capital


City
Senior
Games
reaches its 10th Anniversary in 2019, it will be a
place for Tallahassee senior athletes to see and be
seen and you never know
who you will run into at
the Games.
In 2016, the Seventh
Annual Capital City Senior Games, tennis athletes
may have noticed former
Leon County Commissioner Cliff Thaell, on the
other side of the net. Table
Tennis players may not
have realized the lady on
the other side of the table
was Dr. Billie Jones, a former coach and educator
at Florida State University, who led the way for
the very successful womens athletics program to
its current status.
During his time as a Leon County Commissioner,
Thaell and his fellow commissioners oversaw the
construction and opening
of the Chaires Community Park which featured
two tennis courts. He
found himself hitting
balls at one of the county
parks and it reignited a
spark for the game that he
began playing as a teenager living in Lake Placid,
New York.
I played tennis regu-

Save the
date!
2017 Capital City
Senior Games
Fri., March 3 Mon.,
March 13!

GAIL ALEXANDER

Capital City Senior Games table tennis champions, Dr. Jones, left, and Louis Luedemann, take
pride in their gold and silver medals.

larly through my 20s,


Thaell said. But then
marriage and family took
precedence. Thats a sentiment voiced by many
current Florida Senior
Games athletes.
Capital City Senior
Games athletes playing
against Thaell and his
partner John Falls in the

65-69 age group, may


have also noticed his unorthodox method of service.
As a 2 year old in the late
1940s, Thaell contracted
polio, leaving his left arm
and leg paralyzed.
I was the original
poster child in the U.S. for
the March of Dimes, he
said. The organization

8 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

paid for my rehabilitation


and I regained the use of
my left leg, but only have
limited use of my left
arm.
On the courts, Thaell
balances the tennis ball on
his racquet with his fullyfunctional right arm, flips
it up in the air and delivers
his serve across the net.

Ive been told by my


opponents Ive got a pretty mean serve, he proudly proclaimed.
His tennis skills complimented his time as a
Leon County Commissioner. The competitiveness of the game carried
over into his campaigning
efforts during his time on
the commission from
2000-2010.
Im a good sport, said
Thaell, who plays on the
3.5 level of competition.
But dont get me wrong, I
like to win but I try to do
better every time I play.
Focus is a very important
part of the game and
knowing how to position
your feet. Tennis is a really good game for seniors
to stay mentally sharp.
Having coached student athletes at Florida
State University in the
early days of the womens
athletics program, Dr. Billie Jones knows quite a bit
about staying mentally
sharp on the field of play.
I needed to be active,
said Dr. Jones. I had not
played table tennis in 40
years but started playing
again after Christmas last
year.
Prior to coming to FSU
in the early 1970s, she was
a faculty member at Oklahoma State University
where she played table
tennis with her teaching
peers to ease the stress of

being a college professor.


Now living at Westminster Oaks in Tallahassee,
Jones originally had no intent of playing competitively and just saw the opportunity as a chance to
be playing the game again
a couple of times a week.
Seems the folks at
Westminster Oaks had
other ideas for Jones and
a handful of other residents who played regularly.
The leader of the table
tennis group actually entered me in the Games
and Westminster Oaks
provided a bus to take us
to the facility on the day of
the competition, she
said.
To prepare for the Capital City Senior Games,
Jones enlisted the help of
another former coaching
legend at Florida State, in
Joanne Graf, the softball
coach at FSU from 1983
2007 who amassed 1,800
career wins.
She comes and plays
with me a couple of times
a week, Jones said. She
has the age advantage but
I have the experience advantage.
Tallahassees
sports
and recreation programs
at
various
locations
around town are providing opportunities at a
community level. Once
the senior athletes get involved in a sport, the Capital City Senior Games
provides another outlet
for them to assist them in
reaching their personal
best.
You just never know
who youll run into at a
Capital
City
Senior
Games event. It could be
any variety of folks living
their lives in Floridas
Capital City, looking for
an opportunity to see and
be seen.

Why the
Tallahassee
Senior Center is
such a success

Bucket List
Reunion
Luncheon
Thank you for helping celebrate Sheila Salyers two
anniversaries:
20 years leading the Tallahassee Senior Center
30 years serving Tallahassee seniors
Thank you for filling the
#TSCBucketList
More information, or to
contribute
Visit www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org or
Email Lisa.DollarCovert @talgov.com or call 850-891-4041

NANCY GRAHAM

Why is the Tallahassee Senior


Center such a success?
Expert leadership
Nothing morenothing less.
And who is the expert
Heading the list
Of those who do this?
Sheila Salyer we insist.

More photos
Marc Moncrief, Home Instead, Angie Goodman, Keller Williams Realty, and E. Ann Clare,
Premier Homes Realtor and Advisory Council member.

See more photos from the Bucket


List Reunion Luncheon. Page 14

Her positive attitude


Is at a premium
She says life is good
And theres better to come.
As Executive Director
For 20 years
Sheilas steady hand
Encourages all to persevere.
Her youthful appearance
Makes 20 years hard to believe
Until you think about
All she has achieved.
Shes highly organized,
Selects employees to match needs,
Her leadership style makes it
easy for all to succeed.
This visionary dreams of additional centers
and the land to build one
Has already been donated where life-long
Learning classes & conference space will be accommodated.

Poet and TALL graduate Nancy Graham and friend Sara Jean
Wainwright. Both ladies continue to be volunteers and life
exercise participants.

Sheila Salyer, TSC Manager; Bryan Desloge, Leon County


Commissioner; Robbie Brunger, tenor; Bruce Bickley, bass;
Steve Pennington, lead; and Rodney Atherton, baritone.

Andy McMullian, former president, Tallahassee Senior


Foundation, and 15 year board member.

From left, Alyce Lee Stansbury of Stansbury Consulting and


Ketrina Mariner with Tapestry Senior Living

Nationally cities this size usually


Serve 10% of those 55 and older,
Here, our Senior Center serves 25%
And dreams of becoming bolder.
Sheila, were delighted
To celebrate with you
So it is appropriate for this
Celebration to ensue.
Under your continued leadership
We cant wait to see
The growing services for seniors,
What a legacy!!
We love you, Sheila!

ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 9

ALOHA, ICE CREAM!


I scream, you scream,
we all scream for ice
cream! The annual Tallahassee Senior Center &
Foundation Ice Cream
Social Luau provided
an opportunity to thank
and recognize our volunteers for their priceless
gift of time. The auditorium, decorated in an
island theme, bustled
with 300 people, excited
to receive a dish of their
favorite flavored frozen
treat, topped with an
assortment of sprinkles,
syrups and whip cream.
Mahalo (thanks) is
extended to the Tallahassee Uke Jammers, who
provided the Hawaiianinspired music; our wonderful volunteers who
help to make the Senior
Center a happy and caring environment; and our
generous sponsors, many
who scooped the cold
summer treats and made
this event a great celebration: Desloge Home
Oxygen and Medical
Equipment, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers,
Mazzy Hansen, Home
Instead Senior Care,
Hopewell In-Home Senior Care, Sanitation Products of America, Inc.,
Tallahassee Moose Lodge
#1075, Jonathan E. Walker, LMT, Williams Homecare Services.

S
tha
wi

From left, active volunteers Renee Hoch


Andrea Billing (who loves dance) celebr

The Tallahassee Uke Jammers provided Hawaiian-inspired musical entertainment.

From right, Stacia and Bob Keller, biker,


runner, swimmer and Capital City Senio
Games Gold Medalist!

Nimble Fingers Nancy Wenhold & Luba Lazarova take a


break from crafting to enjoy the Luau celebration!

10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

Liz Hadoulis with Big Bend Hospice and Geno Santopadre of


Home Instead serve up fun!

Grace and Monnie Manassa love to cele

Senior Center
anks volunteers
ith frozen treats

h, Nancy Kerce, Helen McBride and


rate friendship and McBrides birthday!

Mary Jefferson and Dr. Frances Stallworth, a


fantastic musician, retired from FAMU cool off
with ice cream!

Sponsor Ajay Chadha of Sanitation Products of America and


his wife Meena scoop delicious ice cream to honor our
volunteers!

Rita and Jesse Hodsdon. Rita is a front desk


receptionist, Senior Singer, and takes French
at the Senior Center.

Ice cream scoopers at your service: sponsors Scott Harrell of Home Instead, Jonathan E. Walker
of Abundance Wellness Center, Brian Moran of Hopewell and Marc Moncrief of Home Instead.

or

ebrate!
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 11

TRAVEL: 2016 TOURS


TALLAHASSEE
SENIOR CENTER
Tours are open to all travelers
and benefit the Tallahassee
Senior Foundation. Email
Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4008 for more
information. The Senior
Center requests that you
complete a participation
form prior to taking a tour.

Natalie Booth of Seven Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center


and Carol Thompson-Riley, founder, Healing by Nature Senior
Care and board member, Tallahassee Senior Foundation,
celebrate seniors at the Bucket List Reunion Luncheon.

TRAVEL LEADERS
Contact Joanie at
850-701-3745 or email
Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4008 for
information on the tours
below; to confirm, a tour
must have 30 travelers.
Annie Get Your Gun,
Saturday, Oct. 29
Motor coach departs from
Lake Ella Publix parking lot at
8:00 a.m. and travels to the
Alhambra Dinner Theatre in
Jacksonville. Dinner is
included before one of
Americas favorite Broadway
shows Annie Get Your Gun.
Its a show within a show;
Buffalo Bills Wild West Show.
Two sharp shooters, Annie
and Frank, each want to be
the shows main attraction.
Theres No Business Like
Show Business, Doin What
Comes Naturlly, You Cant
Get a Man With a Gun and
other great songs are
performed by many talented
actors and actresses. Return
to Tallahassee around 7:00
p.m. $107.00 pp includes
round trip deluxe motor
coach transportation, dinner,
show and donation to the
TSC Foundation; all money
due by Sept. 29, 2016.
New Savannah holiday
tour, Dec. 6 - 8
Travel to the Okefenokee
Swamp and climb aboard a
flat bottom 24 ft. Carolina
skiff for a boat captain
narrated, 90-min. tour along
the Suwanee Canal to the
Chesser Prairie. Ham-/veggieburger cook-out. Stay in a
Savannah hotel. Board the
Holly Jolly Trolley for a
Christmas lights tour of
Savannah historic district.

From left, Bucket List attendees Leslie Spencer, AARP, Lew


Wilson, Local Senior Discounts and Tallahassee Senior
Foundation board member, and Colette Vallee, Florida Council
on Aging.
due by Sept. 29; balance due
by Nov. 9.

COLLETTE VACATION
TOURS
Stop at the Isaiah Davenport
House, then, head to
Hutchison Island Westin
Resort to see the areas
largest Gingerbread Village.
Wed., take a Savannah
Riverboat buffet luncheon
cruise past Talmadge Bridge
and the waving girl to Fort
Jackson. Evening, attend A
Christmas Tradition at the
Savannah Theatre. Thur., 8:30
a.m. checkout and travel to
Coastal Georgias Botanical
Garden. Visit the Pin Point
Heritage Museum located in
an old Oyster and Crab
Factory. Experience the
Gullah/Geechee Culture. Late
lunch is included. $483.00
double/$587.00 single,
includes 3 days deluxe motor
coach transportation,

2-nights lodging, 2
continental breakfasts, 3
lunches, listed attractions,
taxes and a donation to the
TSC Foundation. $50.00
deposit due by Sept. 25;
balance due by Nov. 3, 2016.
Winterfest Pensacola tour,
Friday Sat., Dec. 9 10
Motor coach departs at 8
a.m. from Bealls Capital
Circle N.E. parking lot. Travel
to Historic Pensacola and visit
properties located within the
footprints of the Spanish and
British forts. Stay at Hampton
Inn, Pensacola Beach and
enjoy a Gulf view and
balcony! Board an evening
Vintage Trolley tour with
singing conductors and enjoy
holiday displays. Finish

12 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

evening with a Gingerbread


house tour, including hot
chocolate and a gingerbread
cookie. Leave hotel on Sat.,
10:30 a.m. & travel to the
worlds largest National Naval
Aviation Museum. See
beautifully restored aircraft
representing Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard
Aviation. Return to
Tallahassee around 8:00pm.
$213.00/double,
$267.00/single; price includes
2-days motor coach
transportation, 1 breakfast,
Step-on guide, historic
buildings in Pensacola,
Winterfest Trolley, hotel on
the beach, National Naval
Aviation Museum, taxes, and
donation to the TSC
Foundation. $30.00 deposit is

All Collette Vacations tours


include roundtrip air from
Tallahassee, fees, surcharges,
and hotel transfers. For
information, email
Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4008. Visit
www.talgov.com/seniors/ to
access video of tours. TRAVEL
ANYWHERE, ANYTIME and
benefit the TSC when you call
Collette World Connect at
877-368-0928 and mention
ID#1895136 or visit
http://www.gocollette.com/.
Space is limited; book now!
Magical Christmas
markets
Dec. 3-9, 2016, Price begins at
$2,999 (pp/double).
Highlights include:
Innsbruck/Seefeld/take a
carriage

ride/Munich/Salzburg/dine in
a St. Peter's Restaurant/visit
Neuschwanstein
Castle/Oberammergau/and
enjoy some shopping time in
the Christmas Markets.
Irish Splendor
Mar. 7-14, 2017, Book now
and save $250. Price begins at
$2,699 (pp/double) with
saving! Highlights include:
Dublin/visit Brazen Head
Pub/visit Guinness
Storehouse/farm visit/tour
Blarney
Castle/Killarney/Dingle
Peninsula/Cliffs of
Moher/Dromoland Castle/and
a whiskey distillery.
Mackinac Island
Apr. 29-May 6, 2017, Book
now and save $100 at $2,849
pp/double until Oct. 28.
Highlights include: Greenfield
Village/Henry Ford
Museum/Edsel and Eleanor
Ford House/Mackinac Island,
featuring The Grand Hotel/
Millennium Park, Chicago.

Learn about FSU research


at the Active Living Expo
BILL EDMONDS
INSTITUTE FOR SUCCESSFUL
LONGEVITY

Tallahassee
seniors
can learn about Florida
State Universitys (FSU)
Institute for Successful
Longevity (ISL) at the Active Living Expo on Sept.
15 and 16 at the Tallahassee Senior Center.
Visitors to the expo can
meet some of the institutes affiliated faculty
and graduate students
and learn about their research into how individuals can remain active
and engaged in their lives
and their communities as
they grow older.
They also can learn
about opportunities to assist with the institutes research projects across a
variety of fields.
ISL applies an interdisciplinary approach to
its research, said Neil
Charness, the William G.

Opportunities to socialize
Save the dates! Take a tour or call 891-4000 for more
information on Tallahassee Senior Center Events!
TALL Class 9 Preview Reception! Wed., Sept. 14, 56
p.m.
Active Living Expo, Sept. 15, 5-8 p.m. & Sept. 16, 9:30
a..m.-12:30 p.m.
Coin Show, Sat., Sept. 24, 9 a.m.5 p.m.
Membership Week, Sept. 26/30
Member Appreciation with Pure Platinum, Sept. 30,
7 p.m.
Choose Tallahassee Red Carpet Reception, Oct. 25,
5:30-7 p.m.
Deck the Halls Kickoff, German Christmas Market
& Beer Garden, Fri., Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Tallahassee Senior Center is
closed.
Deck the Halls, Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Chase Professor of Psychology at FSU and the institutes director. We


work to discover causes
of age-related functional

and cognitive decline and


to translate those discoveries into practices and
interventions that can improve the lives of millions

of Americans.
Faculty and graduate
students from the institute will talk about their
work at the Expo on
Thursday, Sept. 15, from 5
to 8 p.m., and on Friday,
Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.. The Tallahassee Senior Center is at
1400 N. Monroe St.
The Active Living Expo is a great opportunity
for our research team to
meet the public, Charness said.
We encourage anyone
interested in longevity
studies to come to the Tallahassee Senior Center
and see how FSU is working to further understanding of the many challenges associated with aging and to keep people
healthy and active in their
later years.
To learn more about
the Institute, visit the institutes web site at
www.isl.fsu.edu,

Mah Jongg clicks at the Senior Center


JILL SANDLER

Jill Sandler and


friends making
a Mah Jongg
hand. Sandler
serves as chair of
the Senior
Services
Advisory
Council, group
leader, Mah
Jongg.

SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL

Tuesday afternoons at
the TSC are hopping! As
you approach the auditorium, you will likely hear
ping-pong balls fly and
mah jongg tiles click.
Players on both sides of
the room coexist as they
play their games with passion and enjoyment.
The mah jongg program at the Senior Center
started about five years
ago. Two sets were purchased to start, people
were invited to play and
many learned the game
from scratch.
Mah Jongg has been
played in Asia for centuries. The Western version
that is played at the Senior

Center came to the United


States in the 1920s and has
been developed and governed by the National
Mah Jongg League based
in New York. Both games
are played with tiles with
a goal of making a Mah
Jongg hand. The major
difference is that in the
Asian game the hands are
similar to those in gin
rummy. The game is

much faster and gambling can be an important


element. At the Senior
Center we not do bet in
any way or count points;
we are just happy to make
a mah jongg.
In the Western game,
hands are prescribed by
the National Mah Jongg
League that are published
on a card on April 1 of each
year. The cards cost $8.00.

Followers of both versions are passionate about


their games and have fun.
The game involves strategy and luck of the draw
and is enjoyable and addictive.
If you are looking for a
fun and challenging way
to spend your Tuesday afternoons, come by the auditorium at 2 p.m. If you
dont know how to play, we
will teach you. Jill Sandler
and Gigi Douglas do most
of the teaching and will
stick with you until you
are ready for a game. If
you know how to play and
are looking for a laid back
and friendly game, come
join us. We will happily
loan you a League card until you can get your own
and have sets as well.
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 13

Bucket List
Luncheon:
Thanks to all
who attended
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER

Sheila Salyer is working to check items off her


TSC Bucket List including:
A new senior center.
The development concept
and donation of five acres
has been approved, and a
60,000-square-foot center
will be part of the upcoming development at Welaunee.
$1 million in the TSC
Community Foundation
endowment fund by 2021:
To ensure the future of
senior center programs.
Lifelong Learning
programs, such as TALL
and L3X: To stimulate
leadership, inspiration,
and on-going education.
Age-Friendly Community: Beginning in September, Tallahassee residents (TALL grads, spe-

cifically) will work to address gaps identified


during a recent AARP survey of residents age 50+.
They will brainstorm
amenities needed to make
our community livable for
residents of all ages and
allow older residents to
live independently.
Dementia Caring
Community:
Floridas
first community to receive this designation
from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Tallahassee and Leon County
are committed to working
together to address some
of the major challenges
faced by Tallahassees aging population.
For more information,
or to contribute, visit
www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org or email
LisaDollarCovert @talgov.com or call 850-8914041.

Loyce Sulkes and Henry Steele celebrate the TSC and happy
memories.

Sheila Salyers friend and former coworker, Pamela Cooper, is


a foster grandparent for the Senior Companion Programs,
Elder Care Services.

At left, Sheila Salyer


receives a Galaxy Star
from Jill Sandler,
Advisory Council chair;
Hella Spellman, TSC;
and Linda Roberts, TSC
Foundation president.
On right, Sheila and
musician Darryl Steele
embrace. Steele sang,
Give Yourself to
Love. Bottom photo,
Sheila and attendees
express appreciation
for the Senior Center.

More photos
See more photos from
the Bucket List
Reunion Luncheon.
Page 9

Guitarist Keith Taylor strummed a few of Sheilas favorite


tunes at the Bucket List Reunion Luncheon.

14 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS


CURRENT & UPCOMING
EXHIBITS & RECEPTIONS
Senior Artist Showcase
Forty Artists from the Big
Bend area, age 50+, from all
walks of life, were selected
for the 9th annual exhibit.
Some of the artists have
been making art all their life,
while others started after
retirement. The stunning
artworks cover a variety of
media and subject matter,
and provide a great
backdrop for celebrating
National Senior Center
Month. The exhibit is on
display through Sept. 30 in
the TSC auditorium and
dining room, and through
Sept. 28 at the Leon County
Leroy Collins Downtown
Library on the 2nd floor.
Award winners, selected by
Amanda Karioth Thompson,
Education and Exhibition
Director of COCA, will be
announced at the Art
Reception Sept. 16 as
follows: 1st Place Robert
DeWitt Smith, 2nd Place
Maria Balingit, 3rd Place Rosemary Ferguson,
Honorable Mentions Nancy
Johnson, Thomas J.
Friedman, Jennifer Lange,
Leila M. Shuffler, Nancy
Maudlin, and Allison Finn.
Insiders Show - Upcoming
Art Exhibit
Art Reception, Fri. Nov. 4, 6-8
p.m., TSC Auditorium (held
in conjunction with the Deck
the Halls Kick Off German
Christmas Market & Beer
Garden). On display Oct. 4
through Nov. 18, the show is
an exciting variety of
artwork from the Centers
broad spectrum of art
classes; oil, acrylic,
watercolor, pastels, drawing,
clay, Zentangle, and jewelry.
UPCOMING ART
WORKSHOPS
Art workshops require
pre-registration and
payment one week before
the first class meeting. Most
meet once a week with a
beginning and end date.
They are at the TSC unless
otherwise indicated. For
more information, email
Leslie.Puckett@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4016. New!

Register online by visiting


www.tallahasseesen
iorfoundation.org.

painting preferable. $72


Seniors, $88 others. Register
by Oct Oct. 5.

Level. $45 Seniors, $55


others. Register by Nov. 2.

Creative Cards, Mary


Sargent

Beginning Drawing with


Dorothy Shearn, at
Westminster Oaks

WEEKLY STUDIO
CLASSES

Wed., Oct. 26 Dec. 14, 9:30


a.m.noon, (skip Nov. 23
seven class meetings), Pool
House. Learn and develop
basic drawing technique.
Perfect for beginners. $63
Seniors, $77 others. Register
by Oct 19.

On-going studio classes meet


on a weekly basis and do not
require pre-registration. Pay
the days you attend.
Instructors work with
individual students, and
students assist and critique
one another in a rewarding
collaborative environment. It
is recommended that you
visit the class and talk to the
instructor prior to joining;
the instructor will provide
you with a supply list for that
class. Studio Artists have the
opportunity to exhibit in the
centers gallery spaces.

Tue., Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov.


15., 13 p.m., TSC clay studio.
Make keepsake greeting
cards with rubber stamps
and cut outs, especially nice
for the upcoming holidays.
Materials provided. All skill
levels, perfect for beginners.
$8 Seniors, $10 Others for
each class day. Register
separately for each, one
week before.

Draw with Your Eyes,


Paint with Your Heart,
Mark Fletcher, NE Library
Bradfordville

Paint Your Pet, Diane Dyal


Tue., Oct. 25Nov. 15, 1-3
p.m., (four class meetings),
TSC clay studio. Paint
whimsical mini canvas of
your favorite cats and dogs
or Rudolph in acrylic with
step-by-step instruction. The
6x6 and 3x3 paintings for
table-top display or hanging
ornaments make a perfect
gift for friend or family. All
skill levels, perfect for
beginners. $36 Seniors , $44
Others. Register by Oct 18.
Continuing Zentangle,
Midori Okasako, CZT
Wed. Oct. 19 Nov. 9,
1:304:00 p.m., (four class
meetings), TSC Clay Studio.
Add more depth and detail
to your tangles. This class is
for those who have
completed Intro to
Zentangle workshop. $36
Seniors, $44 others. Register
by Oct 12.
Funky Cards, Millie Ruffles
Smith
Thu., Nov. 3 & 10, 9:30
a.m.noon, (two class
meetings), TSC Clay Studio.
Create really fun greeting
cards using fabrics and
embellishments for all
occasions. All skill levels,
perfect for beginners. Class
fee $18 Seniors, $22 Others.
Plus small supply fee to
teacher. Register by Oct. 26.
Life Stories in Painting
and Collage, Mariann
Kearsley
Thu., Nov. 3Dec. 8, 1-3:30
p.m., (skip Nov 24 - five class
meetings), TSC Clay Studio.
Using stories from your

SUBMITTED

From left, students Mary Berman, Carlos Monserrate, Karen


Stewart and Nancy Maudlin share a laugh with instructor
Eluster Richardson in the Friday morning oil painting class at
the Senior Center.

personal history, favorite


songs or poems, create 2D or
3D artwork with mix media
painting and/or collage
materials. All skill levels,
good for beginners. Class fee
$45 Seniors, Others $55.
Register by Oct. 26.

NEIGHBORHOOD
LOCATIONS

Seniors, $88 others. Register


by Oct. 5.
Painting with Oils, at Fort
Braden Community
Center, Robert DeWitt
Smith
Thu. Oct. 13 Dec. 8, 1 3:30
p.m., (skip Nov 24, eight
weeks). Each session provides
both a demonstration and
the opportunity to paint.
Some experience with oil

Wed., Nov. 9 Dec. 14, 1:304


p.m., (skip Nov. 23, five
classes). Learn to draw what
you see, using ink line
drawing with a little
watercolor. Perfect for
beginners and intermediates.
$45 Seniors, $55 others.
Register by Nov. 2.
Watercolor, Eluster
Richardson, NE Library
Bradfordville
Thu., Nov. 10 Dec. 15, 1:304
p.m., (skip Nov. 24 five
weeks). Develop skills and
insight, improving
composition and subject
matter while working with
watercolor. Intermediate

All classes are located at the


Senior Center Art Studio
unless otherwise noted. $9
per class Age 50+, $11 Others
(age 18-49). Or buy an art
card that gives you eight
classes for the price of seven.
For more information, email
Leslie.Puckett@talgov.com or
call 850-891-4016.
For a list of workshops, visit
talgov.com/seniors.

Introduction to
Zentangle, Midori
Okasako, CZT, at
Westminster Oaks
Fri., Oct. 7 Nov. 4, 9:30
a.m.noon, (five classes), Art
& Craft Room, Parry Bldg.
Discover the fun and joy of
creating beautiful designs
one stroke at a time in this
calming process founded by
Rick Roberts and Maria
Thomas. No prior art
experience necessary for this
beginning level class. Class
fee $45 Seniors, $55 others.
Register by Sept. 28.
Acrylic Painting, Debbie
Gaedtke, at Southwood
Wed. Oct. 12 Dec. 7, 6-8
p.m., (skip Nov. 23, eight
classes), Southwood
Community Center. Learn
basic skills and develop
technique with a versatile
medium. For beginners and
continuing beginners. $72
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 15

OLLI at FSU
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FSU is set for a fall semester chock full of intriguing classes and activities for Tallahassee-area residents who love to learn. OLLI's Showcase
of Classes and Activities, which features instructors outlining their course, is scheduled for
Sept. 14, 1 p.m., at the Turnbull Center on the FSU campus. Online registration for classes
and activities begins Sept. 16, 10 a.m., at www.olli.fsu.edu. For more information, 850-6441347 or www.olli.fsu.edu.

Maureen Reilly Haberfeld,


coordinator,
LifeLongLearning

Nancy OPry Gentry, program


assistant, Leon County Senior
Outreach

Laurie Koburger, special


projects coordinator

Wecome new employees


AUDREY BYRNE
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

The TSC welcomes


Maureen Reilly Haberfeld, Nancy OPry Gentry,
and Laurie Koburger.
Maureen will serve as
LifeLong Learning Coordinator; she formerly
served in the County Outreach Program (since
2013). At TCC, for 17
years, Maureen has been
an adjunct professor of
Earth Science and Geology. Maureen has a Bachelors degree in Earth Science from La Salle University in Philadelphia,
PA and a Masters in Geology from Texan Christian
University in Fort Worth,
Texas. Maureen and her
husband Joe (also a geologist) enjoy spending time
with their family, and
traveling to locations with
spectacular
geology.
Their most recent trip
was to Iceland. Maureen
will be using her background in education and

her 30 years of contacts in


the community to offer a
wide-ranging selection of
classes and field trips for
seniors, boomers, and active adults.
Laurie has a Masters
degree in Gerontology
from the University of
South Florida and worked
at the Florida Department
of Elder Affairs for 25+
years, mostly in Planning
and Evaluation. While
there, she worked on numerous planning and
evaluation grant projects
including an Administration on Aging Grant to develop the Senior Center
Evaluation Toolkit. She
most recently worked at
the FSU College of Medicine Area Health Education Center as the Tobacco
Program Manager. Lauries main interest is in
healthy aging, making the
Tallahassee Senior Center
an ideal place to work as
Special Projects Coordinator.
Nancy will be working

as the Program Assistant


with Leon County Senior
Outreach, which provides
programming,
fitness,
cards & games, lifelong
learning, and art classes
at the Community Centers in Miccosukee, Bradfordville, Woodville, Ft
Braden, Lake Jackson and
Chaires and includes the
GaP (Grandparents as
Parents) Program. Nancy
has a Masters degree in
Public Health from the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a
retired USAF nurse. As
the Director of Health
Promotion at Keesler
AFB, she developed and
implemented
many
health & wellness programs for the retired military community. Her
management background
along and experience
working with an aging
population make her a
perfect fit for the Tallahassee Senior Center and
the Leon County Senior
Outreach Program.

Take the NEW AARP Smart Driver Course


Join the Friends Connection
The Friends Connection is a casual leisure group of seniors with diverse interests, who
meet quarterly to plan group outings, play games, share interests, and promote social
wellness within the senior community. Next two meetings are Sept. 21 and Dec. 21 at 10
a.m., Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc., 2414 Mahan Drive. For more information, call Linda Burns at 850-488-0055, or 1-800-963-5337, or email lindab@aaanf.
org or visit www.aaanf.org/index.html.

16 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

You could reduce your overall maintenance and car insurance costs! Refresh your
driving skills and learn the new rules of the road. Learn research-based driving
strategies to help you stay safe behind the wheel. There are no tests to pass. $15
for AARP Members; $20 for Non-members.
Sign up today! Seating is limited.
Sat., Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Cherry Laurel
Mon., Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-3:30 pm. Leon County School Board
Call Ernie Conte at (850) 926-4605 for details and to register.

SENIOR FITNESS AND RECREATION RESOURCES


FACTS
Seniors who exercise reduce their chances of fallrelated broken bones by 61
percent. Theyre also less
likely to end up in the hospital due to a fall. Thats reassuring news because the CDC
reports that nearly 700,000
seniors who suffer nonfatal,
fall-related injuries are hospitalized annually.
Strength-training exercises
have the potential to make a
profound difference in a
senior's physical, mental, and
emotional health. It can help
both male and female older
adults, at all fitness levels,
reach toward greater
strength and vitality and
maintain independence.
A recent study by the
American Heart Association
found that older, non-disabled people who regularly
engaged in physical activity
reduced their risk of vascularrelated dementia by 40
percent and cognitive impairment from any cause by 60
percent.

HELPLINES and HOTLINES


Abuse Hotline:
1-800-962-2873 or 1-800-96ABUSE
Area Agency on Aging, Elder Helpline:
1-800-96-ELDER (3-5337)
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-435-7352
Medicare Hotline: 1-800-633-4227
2-1-1 Big Bend: 617-6333 or 211

Jack L. McLean, Jr. Community Center: 891-2505,


700 Paul Russell Road.
Womens Senior Exercise
Class: T,W,Th., 10 11 am,
Free. Floor and strengthening exercise to music
Jake-Gaither Center: 8913940, 801 Tanner Drive.
Mature Adult Exercise:
M,W,F, 10 11 a.m., Free. Low
to moderate impact aerobics
Wake-up and Walk: M, W, F,
9 10 a.m., Free. Leisure
walking

Just one hour of physical


activity a day, something as
simple as a brisk walk or a
bicycle ride, may undo the
increased risk of early death
that comes with sitting eight
hours or more on a daily
basis, a new study suggests.
The study authors estimated
that inactivity costs the United States about $28 billion
annually.

Mature Mens Fitness: T,Th., 9


10 a.m., Free. Low to moderate impact aerobics

Sources: aplaceformom.com;
uspharmacist.com; psychcentral.com;webmd.com

Body Toning: T, Th., 11 am


12 pm, Free. Exercise, some
with weights, targeting
specific body areas

RESOURCES

Lafayette Park Community Center: 891-3946, 501


Ingleside Drive.

The Tallahassee-Leon County


area offers a variety of private and public resources for
seniors of all abilities to stay
active and fit. Some of the
programs specifically targeted to seniors are:
TALLAHASSEE PARKS,
RECREATION & NEIGHBORHOOD AFFAIRS - SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAMS
talgov.com, 891-3866

Senior Weight Training: M


F, 10 a.m. noon, Free. Individually paced weight training
Zumba for Seniors: T, Th., 10
11 am, Free. Aerobics program emphasizing Latin
movements and beats

Yoga: T, Th., 5:30 7 p.m. W,


10:15 11:45 a.m. Call for
price. Poses, relaxation and
meditation
Cardio Kickboxing: T, Th.,
5:45 6:45 p.m. Call for price.
Exercise with a mix of boxing, martial arts and aerobic
activities
Lincoln Neighborhood
Center: 891-4180, 438 West
Brevard St.

Seated Silver Steppers: T, Th.,


9 10 a.m. Free.
Silver Steppers: T, Th., 10 11
a.m. Free. Gentle aerobic
exercises.
Note: Several centers now
offer Pickleball. Schedules
vary. Check talgov.com/tennis
(choose Pickleball) or call
891-3920.

TALLAHASSEE
SENIOR CENTER
PROGRAMS
talgov.com/seniors. 891-4000,
1400 North Monroe St. All
classes $2 donation per class
unless otherwise noted;
non-seniors are participants
under age 50.
Pickleball: W, 12 4 p.m. F,
11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Similar
to indoor tennis but uses
paddles and whiffle balls, $1
higher fee for non-seniors
Brain-Body-Memory Balance
Class: M, 1:30 2:30 p.m. Easy
movements that sharpen
cognitive and balance skills
Mindful Movement: T, 11
a.m. 12 p.m. Gentle yoga
exercises for increased mobility, self-esteem and mental
focus
Life Exercise: T,Th., 9:30
10:30 a.m. Aerobic, flexibility,
mobility, range of motion
and endurance exercises,
small hand weights and
seated exercises are also
included
Tai Chi: W, F, 10 11 a.m.
Slow, graceful movements
that stretch and strengthen
the entire body

Yoga: M,W, 5:30 7 p.m., $10


seniors, $12 non-seniors.
Vigorous practice, including
poses, relaxation and meditation (bring mat if possible)
Chair Yoga: F, 11 a.m. 12
p.m. Yoga based on neuromuscular integrative action
Zumba Gold: Th., 5:30 6:30
p.m., $5 seniors, $7 nonseniors. Slower paced version
of certified Zumba
Wii Bowling: T, 10:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m., $1 higher fee for
non-seniors. Participants
choice of sport, T, 2:15 4:15
pm, $1 higher fee for nonseniors. Wii is a virtual, computer based sports program
incorporating movement

Miccosukee Community
Center
Senior Fitness, T, Th., 11:15
a.m. 12 p.m. (no class 1st Th.
of each month). Moderate
paced aerobic, strength and
flexibility class
Woodville Community
Center
Senior Fitness, M, W, 8:30 9:30 a.m. Moderate paced
aerobic, strength and flexibility class
Northeast Branch Library
Senior Fitness I (Beginners), T,
F, 9:30 10:15 a.m. Slow
paced aerobic, strength and
flexibility class

Allegro Heritage Oaks:


668-4004, 4501 Shannon
Lakes West

Senior Fitness II (Beginners),


T, F, 10:30 11:15 a.m. Slow
paced aerobic, strength and
flexibility class

Brain Body-Memory Balance


Class: W, 2 3 p.m. Easy
movements that sharpen
cognitive and balance skills

Senior Fitness, III, T, F, 11:30


a.m. 12:30 p.m. Moderate
paced aerobic, strength and
flexibility class

Optimist Park: 891-4180,


1355 East Indianhead Drive.

Senior Fitness IV, T, F, 1 2


p.m. Moderate paced aerobic, strength and flexibility
class

Brain Body-Memory Balance


Class: T, 10 11 a.m. Easy
movements that sharpen
cognitive and balance skills
LEON COUNTY SENIOR
OUTREACH SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES
A program of the Tallahassee
Senior Citizens Foundation
talgov.com/seniors, 891-4065
All classes $2 donation per
class unless otherwise noted;
call for directions if needed
Chaires-Capitola Dorothy
C. Spence Community
Center
Senior Fitness, M, W, F, 8:30
9:30 a.m. Fast paced aerobic,
strength and flexibility class
Seated Fitness, T, Th., 9:30
10:30 am (no class 4th T of
each month). Easy movements for improving strength
and flexibility
Fort Braden Community
Center
Senior Fitness, M, W, 10:30
11:30 a.m. Moderate paced
aerobic, strength and flexibility class

Lake Jackson Community


Center
Mindful Movement, Th., 1 2
p.m. Gentle yoga exercises
for increased mobility, selfesteem and mental focus
FITNESS CENTERS OFFERING SENIOR PROGRAMS
Christian Life Center
222-5470, fbctlh.org/clc, 108
West College Ave.

Seniors low impact aerobics


and weight training; seasonal water aerobics; reduced
senior rates
GOLF COURSES OFFERING
SENIOR SPECIALS
Don Veller Seminole Golf
Course: 644-2582, seminolegolfcourse.com; 2550
Pottsdamer Rd.
Tallahassee Parks & Recreation
Hilaman Park: 891-3935,
talgov.com, 2737 Blair Stone
Rd.
Jake-Gaither Municipal
Golf Course: 891-3942,
talgov.com, 801 Tanner Dr.
TENNIS
Forestmeadows: 891-4979,
talgov.com, 4750 North
Meridian Road. Senior discounts for ages 62+
WATER AEROBICS
Premier Health and Fitness Center: See above
under Fitness Centers for
contact information
Tallahassee Parks & Recreation: Schedules vary by
pool, call for hours and fees
Jack McLean Aquatics
Center: 891-2500, talgov.com, 700 Paul Russell Road.
Levy Pool: 891-3950, talgov.com, 625 W. Tharpe St.
Trousdell Aquatics Center
(winter months): 891-4901,
talgov.com, 298 John Knox
Road.

SENIOR FITNESS

Wade Wehunt Pool (winter months): 891-3985,


talgov.com, 907 Myers Park
Drive

Premier Health & Fitness


Center

Walker-Ford Pool: 891-3973,


talgov.com, 2301 Pasco St.

431-2348, tmh.org/premier,
3521 Maclay Blvd.

YMCA

Fit for Life, balance and


water aerobics classes as well
as reduced senior rates
YMCA
www.capitalregionymca.org;
877-6151, 2001 Apalachee
Parkway; 536-9622, 3840
North Monroe St.
Silver Sneakers strength
and conditioning; Groovin

www.capitalregionymca.org
See above under Fitness
Centers for contact information. Schedules vary by pool,
call for hours and fees
This information is not guaranteed to be all-inclusive and
does not imply endorsement
of any persons, offices or
agencies by Tallahassee
Senior Services.

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BE A KEY HOLDER
Please join the Tallahassee
Senior Foundation today.
Your contribution pays for
programs and enhances
services. Mail or drop off
your annual membership
contribution at the Senior
Center.

MEMBERSHIP
Senior Citizen (Age 50+) $25
Senior Couple $40
Supporter (under age 50) $35
Non-profit Organization $50

KEY HOLDERS
Diamond $5,040
Platinum $2,520
Ruby $1,500
Gold $1,020
Silver $540

Thank you for being a key to


active aging! Send your
contribution to: Tallahassee
Senior Center,
1400 N. Monroe St.,
Tallahassee FL 32303

BRONZE KEY
HOLDERS
Ken & Carol Allman; David &
Jill Bettridge; Doug &
Melanie Carlson

FRIEND KEY
HOLDERS
Shirley Aaron; Nancy Bivins;
Jean Coyne; Clara
Floyd-Gaymon; Hazel
Greenberg; Cecilia H. Hack;
Mary Hafner; Dr. Millard X.
Howard; Richard & Susan
Polangin; Beverly Schacht;
Betty Serow; Marylin
Stallworth

Bronze $240
Friend $120

NEW AND
RENEWING
MEMBERS
Billy Allen; Peggy Alonzo;
Chris & Theresa Antworth;
Maria Arroyo; Ralph &
Maxine Barnes; Lynda
Barnum; Caroline
Barthelmess; Carrie Bassett;
Nancy Bedford; Nancy C. Bell;
Dave & Judy Berrien; David &
Bette Beverly; Andrea
Billings; Ron & Genny Blazek;
Lynn Blum; Col. Tommy &
Dana Bowermeister; Laura E.
Brock; Pam Bullock; Rubia
Byrd; Anne Clark; Collier
Clark & Jan Rae; Sonya A.
Cloniger; Martha Cook; Jane
E. Cooper; Mary Lama

Cordero; Peter & Carol


Cowdrey; Warren & Donna
David; Robert & Clinnie
Donnelly; Frank & Jodee
Dorsey; Shirley Harrell
Driscoll; Rae Emener; Martin
J. Enright; Elsie K. Falco;
Grayal Farr; Pamela E. Flory;
Elizabeth Fowler; Carol
Franchi; Hope Frazier;
Beverly Frick; Tom & Connie
Gahafer; Gerri Gapinski;
Loretta Gibson; Dennis
Gingell & Nancy Maudlin
Angie Goodman; E. W.
Growden; Fred & Ingrid
Haines; Tim & Julianne Hare;
B. J. Harper; Dick & Sandy
Harsany; George & Jean
Holzapfel; Bonnie J. Howell;
David M. Ingram; Karen C.
Inman; Paula B. Israeloff;
Jean Itzin; Patricia Jacobs;
Barbara S. James; Mary R.
Johnson; Janice P. Johnston;
Wendy Johnston; Shirley
Joyce; Steve Kahn; Nancy K.
Kerce; Sara Kinsey; Tom
Knowles; Scott R. Koeppell;
Frederick LaCrone & JoAnn
Gooding; Parker & Ruth Lee;
Chip & Kathy Lee; Elizabeth
A. Lieberman; Sylvia Lustig;
Kyong MacMartin; Steve &
Faye Mayberry; Guy &
Brigitte McKenzie; Glenn &
Catherine Mingledorff; Ivy
Mitchell; Mickey Moran;
Sandra H. Myers; Joseph &
Donna Nawalany; Steve
Neale & Leslie Puckett;
Marilyn J. Nichols; Bob &
Verna Norris; Dr. John J.
Obrzut; Dan O'Connell;
Wanda Pace; Clarence C.
Payne; Carol Peck; Peter &
Betty Ann Piper; Patricia
Pippenger; Phillip & Dawn
Pollock; Fran C. Poppell;
Yvonne Powell; Patricia Press;
Betty L. Reecy; Joanne

Reque; Barbara Rodman;


Stephen Rollin & Mary
Apple; Hazel Rosser; Marvin
& Miryam Rubenstein; Clara
F. Runyan; June B. Sands;
Susan A. Scribner; Theresa C.
Seay; Vinod K. Sharma; Jim &
Dot Skofronick; Gloria Jean
Sleeman; Maralyn Smith;
Nancy Spagnola; Herbert &
Sunny Spires; Barbara D.
Stebbins; Dee Steverson;
Jonnie Stoutamire; Geoffrey
& Barbara Styles; Ellen
Sullivan; Linda Summerlin;
Linda D. Summerlin; Henry &
Saundra Swift; Juanita E.
Thomas; C. Kay Tilles; Pierce
Tudor; Trudy VanEtten; Jean
VanNostrand; Sandra
Walonis; Marilyn Waters;
Dorothy Webb; John & Ada
Alice Wells; Betty White;
Roland White & Cheryl
Burnett; Missy Wiggins; Pat
Willard; Bernard Windham;
Ella M. Woodbury; Andy &
Carol Woolington

BUCKET LIST
DONATIONS
(Through August 12, 2016)

SLAM DUNK BUCKET


Anonymous; Tommy &
Tadako Knight; Loyce Sulkes;
Sheila Salyer

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
FOUNDATION
BOARD MEMBERS
Linda Roberts, President
Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D., Vice President
Edna Owens, Secretary
Scott Harrell, Treasurer
John Buck
Doug Carlson
Ajay Chada
Jim Davis, CPA
Sandy DeLopez
Shirley Gooding-Butler
Jeanie Martin-Armstrong
Elda Martinko
Kenyetta Mullins Moye
Carol Thompson-Riley
Lew Wilson
Bryan Desloge, Emeritus
A.J. (Andy) McMullian, Emeritus
Sarah Neeley, Emeritus
SENIOR SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jill Sandler, Chair
Freida Travis, Vice Chair
Peter Piper, Secretary
Paul Boisvert
Addie Carroll-Beal
E. Ann Cleare
Nancy Daws
Harry Fordham
Mike Francis
Nancy Godette
Abi Moon
Patricia Parkhurst
Annie Rolle
Antonio Terracciano, Ph.D., Geriatrics
Ed Vertuno

5 GALLON BUCKET
Carol M. Boebinger; Dorothy
A. Brickler; Dot Carroll;
Margaret G. Cash; Michael &
Martha Coppins; Ed &
Alberta Duffee, Jr.; Tom &
Margaret Lynn Duggar;
Ashley Edwards; Cecilia H.
Hack; Stephen S. Halsell;
Anne Hornback; Steve
Mayberry; James
McConnaughhay; Philip E.
Potter; Carol Raker; Alyce
Lee Stansbury

18 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

BEACH PAIL
Jovita Ashton; Lisa Dollar
Covert; Zilpah Boyd; Frances
Campbell; William Campbell;
Maren Cox; John Dean;
Pamela E. Flory-Smith; John
Fruin; Ben E. Girtman; Nancy
Graham; William Griffin;
Barbara Harrison; Millard
Howard; Betty Lou Joanos;
Patricia S. Lanfear; George
Lewis; Josephine Newton;
Phillip M. Pollock; Barry E.

Powers; Dana Preu; Susan A.


Scribner; Dot Skofronick;
Nancy Spears; J. Cookie
Stevens; Lori Swanson; Sarah
Bevis Taylor; Patricia T.
Thomas; Freida B. Travis;
Edwin S. Walters; Carol
Wartenberg; William
Woolley

Allegro celebrates seniors


GAIL MCDONALD
ALLEGRO

Allegros League of
Our Own bowling league
made Mondays this summer a fun event for all!
Allegros annual Celebrate Seniors event
included great food and a
raffle for a beach vacation at Cape San Blas! A
check was presented on
the final summer night of
bowling to benefit Senior
Services.
Bowling is always fun
especially when a
percentage of the proceeds benefit the Tallahassee Senior Center!
Thanks to the Visiting
Angels, Capital Lanes
and Awards-4-U for a
summer filled with fun
and generosity!
During Eat, Drink
and Celebrate Seniors,
many had a chance to
enjoy great food and we
thank the following restaurants that donated
10% of their days proceeds: Krispy Kreme at
1900 E. Park Ave. & 2590
N. Monroe, Dairy Queen
at 2227 N. Monroe, The
Wharf Casual Seafood at
6806 Thomasville Road,
Wahoo Seafood Grill,
2714 Graves Road, Tasty
Pastry Bakery at 1355
Market St., Hopkins Eateries at Lake Ella Plaza,
1415 Market St., and 1208
Capital Circle SE.
Two beach house stays
were generously raffled
off, thanks to Two Palms
& Three Palms from
Burns Management
(www.two-palms.com or
call (850) 229-5421). Two
lucky winners received
Escape to the Cape, a
weeklong vacation at one
of two Cape San Blas
rental properties.
Please show your
support for the above
sponsors and donors and
thank them for their
generous donation to
Senior Services.

Allegros
League of Our
Own bowlers
celebrate the
end of the
summer
bowling season
at Capital Lanes.
Proceeds from
bowling benefit
Tallahassee
Senior Services.

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