TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016

Active
LIVING

The magazine
for Tallahassees
active boomer
and senior
community

20 years
& counting
Volunteers honored for years
of dedicated service to the
Tallahassee Senior Center at
the 2016 Silver Stars Gala

BETSY BARFIELD

From left , Lauchlin Waldoch, Ann Booth and Lisa Meyer are honored for their 20 years of volunteer service at the Tallahassee Senior Center by Addie Carroll-Beal and Hella Spellman.

Work on Preserving the Past stays on task

CAROL V. SPRING
SPECIAL TO ACTIVE LIVING

Many people have ideas and good

intentions about writing up family stories but cannot seem to persevere. Attending a group on a weekly basis, and
getting support and encouragement
from the other participants, is a way to
stay on task with selected projects.
Over the years, Preserving the
Past participants have been able to
complete memoirs, family histories,
travelogues, photo or scrapbook albums, compilations of creative work,

poetry, short stories and other narratives.

While in search for a volunteer instructor, the group continues to meet
and provide support and assistance to
one another. The group welcomes anyone who would like to join them, on a
space available basis, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays. Bring a thumb drive with
a copy of your writing project. You may
also bring your own laptop if you prefer.
For more information on this group
or other groups at the Senior Center,
contact Kristy.Carter@Talgov.com or
call 850-891-4008.

Seeking volunteer
instructor for group
Participants work independently on
writing memoirs and documenting family
stories and genealogy. An ideal instructor
can: provide structural and computer
assistance; remind students about new
and useful software features; and advise
on next steps for sharing, printing or
publishing. If you have the desired skills
and interest, please contact Kristy.
Carter@Talgov.com or call 850-891-4008.

LIFELONG LEARNING CLASSES

LEARN ABOUT
LEAVING YOUR LEGACY
Legacy planning is not just for the rich and
famous. We all have a legacy, whether
planned or unplanned. Active planning
allows us to pass on a financial legacy as well
as our personal values. All workshops are
from 6-7:30 p.m., Tallahassee Senior Center
Dining Room. $10 for individual workshops or
$35 for all four (paid in advance). Space is
limited. RSVP to Tina.Niggel@Talgov.com or
850-891-4003.
Aug. 2, How to Leave Your Legacy
Introduction, Jim Davis, CPA, Estates &
Endowments Chair, TSC Foundation Board of
Directors
Aug. 16, Estate Planning for Your Legacy,
Lauchlin Waldoch, PA, Elder Law, Waldoch &
McConnaughhay, PA
Aug. 23, Financial Legacy Planning, Steve
Halsell, CASL , Financial Advisor, Prudential
Aug. 30, Your Final Legacy Planning,
including an overview of advanced directives,
funeral planning, and writing your obituary.
Speaker TBD.

ACTIVE LIVING EXPO

EXPERIENCES FOR A LIFETIME
Thu., Sept. 10, 5-8 p.m.
and Fri, Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The Tallahassee Senior Center will be hosting
countless vendors offering screenings,
products and services that can help make
your life healthier, relaxed and more thrilling.
At TSC. $3 per person covers both days.
Contact Kristy.Carter@Talgov.com or call
850-891-4008 for more information regarding
reserving a table or sponsorship.

TALL CLASS 9 PREVIEW RECEPTION!

Wed., Sept. 14, 56 p.m.
Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders (TALL) is a

discussions of notable poets and their work;

learning about poetic formats; reading
original poems by members and more. $2
donation per meeting; FSPA annual dues are
$25. For more information or questions, call
Linda Whitefeather, 850-877-5564 or email
catfeather32301@gmail.com.

COMPUTER CLASSES
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.

JOURNALING WITH A PURPOSE

Learn the art of structuring your thoughts
and ideas along with identifying your hidden
talents. Lets identify some curiosity and
schedule a session! Email Kristy.Carter@
Talgov.com or call 850-891-4008 by July 15.

POETRY FOR THE LOVE OF IT

2nd & 4th Monday; 2:45-4:45 p.m.,
Conf. Rm. 3A
Join us! As a certified chapter of the Florida
State Poets Association (FSPA), membership is
open to anyone. Group activities include

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About the
publication
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;
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.

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY

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
850-891-4008. Note: if multiple dates are
listed, this is the number of times the class
will meet.

For more information, contact

850-891-4000 or visit
talgov.com/seniors. Find and
Like us on Facebook at
Facebook.com/
TallahasseeSeniorCenter!

Tallahassee

Leon County

MICROSOFT WORD - BASIC

Tue., Wed., and Thu., July 26, 27, 28,
Aug. 2, 3 & 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in six
sessions. Bring a flash drive. $20 (50+) or $25
(non-Seniors) for the entire course.
Preregistration and payment required, space
is limited, call 850-891-4008.

MICROSOFT EXCEL BASIC

Tue., Wed., and Thu., Aug. 16, 17, 18, 23,
24, & 25, 5:30-7:30 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.

About the
senior center
For questions or more information
on the Tallahassee Senior Center &
Foundation activities and 15
neighborhood venues, please
contact 850-891-4000 or visit
talgov.com/seniors. Find and
Like us at Facebook.com/
TallahasseeSeniorCenter. For Leon
County Senior Outreach (a
program of the TSCF) and the
LCSO Gazette, visit
cms.leoncountyfl.gov/home/
departments/senioroutreach or
phone 891-4065.

TSC celebrates accomplishments

Bucket List
Reunion Luncheon

SHEILA SALYER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR FOUNDATION

As I approach this 20th anniversary

as director of the Tallahassee Senior
Center and 30 years serving seniors, I
feel humbled by all who have made possible the success of TSC and senior services in Tallahassee.
For 30 years, I have been privileged to
meet Tallahassees greatest generation
and baby boomers. As a boomer myself,
some of my best friends and mentors are
15-plus years my age. I grew up in Ashland, Kentucky, on the same street as
both sets of grandparents, and I am
grateful that my lifes work allows me to
invest in the quality of life of older
adults-as well as my own.
Shortly after relocating to Tallahassee in 1985, I became senior volunteer coordinator for the organization known today as Elder Care Services. Several volunteers I met there are also frequent
participants at TSC, making my transition fairly smooth in 1996 when I became
TSC director. Those friends, along with
many new ones, have helped expand TSC
programs and strengthen this organization seen by many as second home and
family.
The city opened TSC in 1978 after five
years of advocacy by a dedicated advisory council led by Margaret Lynn Duggar.
I was fortunate to join a well-established
organization in a landmark known as
The Old Armory on North Monroe. Immediate past director Johnnye Luebkemann had already brought statewide
recognition to TSC by receiving the Flo
Goldmann Award for outstanding senior
center.
One directive then-supervisor Brenda Tanner gave me was, Put us on the
map nationally. Using the National Institute of Senior Centers Self-Assess-

When: Mon., Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where: Tallahassee Senior Center,
1400 N. Monroe St.
Join us in checking off items
on our #TSCbucketlist:
New senior center
$1 million in TSC Community Foundation
Lifelong Learning programs
Age-friendly community
Dementia caring community
For suggested donation levels:
Visit online at tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org
or call 850-891-4041 or email Lisa.DollarCovert@
Talgov.com. Make checks payable to TSC
Foundation. Donations of any amount welcome.

From left are Sheila Salyer, manager of TSC; Leslie Spencer, AARP Florida associate state
director; and Tallahassee Commissioners Nancy Miller and Gil Ziffer. Salyer reported the release
of an AARP survey that encourages the city to make continued progress toward becoming a
more age-friendly community.

ment Manual and input from stakeholders, we developed a plan that continues
evolving today as we add new programs.
TSC is now nationally accredited and
widely known as one of the top centers
for programming, thanks to the staff,
Advisory Council, and Foundation
Board. Through the years, these three
legs, if you will, create a vibrant
atmosphere, welcoming active adults
from all walks of life to celebrate their
senior years.
These groups work side-by-side as an
amazing team. The dedicated staff pour
their passion into their work. An active
senior advisory council acts as eyes and
ears for participants. A committed
board of directors raises funds to support multiple programs, including Leon

County support since 2002. And the

steady foundation for it all is the City of
Tallahassee.
As I reflect on our success, there are
many ways to measure it: more participants, more programs and activities,
more staff, more locations, and more
sponsors and partners. In 20 years, we
have expanded from a single location to
13 sites throughout the county, and from
80 activities each month to more than
180. TSC grew from having one computer in the building, to 30 work stations for
both staff and participants. We offer
long-running annual events like Active
Living Expo, Ice Cream Social, and Silver Stars, as well as newer programs
such as TALL senior leadership, L3X
lifelong learning, and Senior Games.

Tallahassee believes in our mission to

encourage active living, optimal aging,
and social fitness for independent adults
so that quality of life can be extended as
long as possible. Our mission continues
with the Citys support, a strong nonprofit TSC Foundation, Leon County, and
thousands of individual and business donors.
And were not finished yet. Like most
baby boomers, I have a bucket list with
places to go, people to see, and goals to
achieve. We look forward to building another senior center to offer more opportunities for recreation, lifelong learning,
art, and wellness activities. And much
more.
Whether youre part of our past, present, or futureyou are invited to our
Bucket List Reunion Luncheon at TSC on
Monday, Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Together, well celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to checking
items off our #TSCbucketlist; call 850891-4041 to join us.

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DANCE, MUSIC & FITNESS CLASSES

DANCE & MUSIC

wise indicated.

USA BALLROOM DANCE

ALLEGRO

Sat., 7:3010:30 p.m. See dates below.

4501 Shannon Lakes Dr. W. Kathy Gilbert,

Instructor.

Come and dance on the largest dance floor in

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

Brain, Body, Balance: Wed., 2-3 p.m.

BRADFORDVILLE FITNESS, Northeast Branch
Library, Rm. 103, 5513 Thomasville Rd. For
Bradfordville fitness classes, due to limited
class size, prior to attending, call Llona Geiger,
instructor, at 850-510-2801 to check availability.

July 16 - Sadie Hawkins Dance

Senior Fitness I (Beginner): Tue. & Fri,

9:3010:15 a.m. $2.

Aug. 20 - Dance at the OK Corral

Sept. 17 - Emerald Ball-Semi-Formal

Senior Fitness II (Beginner): Tue. & Fri,

10:3011:15 a.m. $2.

CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY FRIENDS OF OLD TIME DANCE)

Senior Fitness III: Tue. & Fri, 11:30 a.m.12:30

p.m. $2.

Fri., 7:1510:30 p.m. See dates below.

Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun. Moves
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.
July 22 - Long Forgotten String Band with
Caller Tom Greene
Aug. 5 - Greasy String Band with Caller Susie
Rudder (Gainesville)
Aug. 19 - Band TBA with Caller Jonathan
King (Gainesville)
Sept. 9 - Florida Mountaineers (Jacksonville)
with Caller Rachel Flemming
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
Thu. at 12:30 p.m.
Lace up your shoes and lets dance. From
country to pop music, let the beat move your
feet! $2. Monday Beginning Line Dance
will return Sept. 12 at 5:15 p.m.
CAPITAL TWIRLERS SQUARE DANCE
Mon. at 7 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level Square Dancing.
Monthly dues $12.50. Visitors always welcome
$5. Level adjusted to fit dancers' skills. For
more information contact Libby at 566-2117
or visit www.squaredancesites.com/capital_twirlers or www.facebook.com/Tallahasseetwirlers/.
Northwest Florida Square & Round Dance
Association 42nd Annual Round Up, July 2930, Fri., 7-10:30 p.m. & Sat., 9:45 a.m.-10:30
p.m. Early rounds & squares, meetings, workshops and musical highlights. For more information, call John Penrod, 850-566-2130 or
email penrod.jp@comcast.net.
DANCING FOR FUN
Fri., 24 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

Capital City Concert Band of TCC entertained attendees with a patriotic concert to celebrate the
first day of summer.
partner. $2 (50+), $3 (others).
BEGINNING BALLROOM
AND SWING LESSONS
Fri., 5:30-7 p.m.
Not only Ballroom and Swing dance lessons
also included are the Fox Trot, Swing, Tango,
Waltz and Cha Cha. No partner needed.
Come meet people and have fun! $5.
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.
UKE 203 (Fingerstyle Exercises)
Fri., 11:15 to noon
Four-week class for beginners, advanced
beginners, and intermediate ukulele players.
Topics include: What are notes, and where are
they on your ukulele fretboard? 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 TALLAHASSEE

SENIOR CENTER
Fitness classes are $2 (50+), $3 others, unless
otherwise indicated. For more information,
email Ruth.Nickens@Talgov.com or call 850891-4042 or 850-891-4045.
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

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reverse many types of aging. The philosophy

fuses movement with neuroplasticity-enhancing drills to improve balance, the various
functions of the brain, reflex skills, and improve daily life skills. 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)
Wed., 2-3 p.m., Allegro Heritage Oaks,
taught by Kathy Gilbert
CHAIR YOGA, Fri., 11 a.m.-noon, offers a
gentle yoga workout for increased mobility,
bladder control, self-esteem, and mental
focus. Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor
Bridget Welch.

Senior Fitness IV: Tue. & Fri., 1-2 p.m. $2.

CHAIRES-CAPITOLA, Dorothy C. Spence
Community Center, 4768 Chaires Crossroad.
Judy Upchurch, Instructor.
Seated Exercise: Tue. & Thu., 9:3010:30
a.m., $2.
Senior Fitness: Mon., Wed. & Fri., 8:309:30
a.m. $2.
FORT BRADEN, Fort Braden Community
Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy. Wendy
Barber, Instructor.
Senior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 10:3011:30
a.m. $2.
JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER, 700
Paul Russell Rd. Edwina Martin, Instructor.
Super Seniors Fitness: Tue., Wed. & Thu.,
10-11a.m. No charge.
LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITY CENTER, Lake
Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe
St., Ste. 301. Lori Roberts, Instructor.
Mindful Movement: Thu., 1-2 p.m.

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. This workout is suitable for everyone
and you can participate seated. Taught by
Pomeroy Brinkley.

MICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY CENTER, 13887

Moccasin Gap Rd. Judy Upchurch, Instructor.

TAI CHI: Wed. and Fri. 10-11a.m. Taught by

Tom Ewart, Taoist Tai Chi Society.

Brain-Body-Balance: Tue., 10-11 a.m. $2.

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. Wear comfortable
clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have one).
Fee: $10 (50+), $12 others.

NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS SITES

Each class $2 (50+), $3 others, unless other-

Senior Fitness: Tue. & Thu., 11:15 a.m.noon,

$2.
OPTIMIST PARK, 1355 Indianhead Dr. Kathy
Gilbert, Instructor.

SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, 4675

Grove Park Dr. Wendy Barber, Instructor.
Brain-Body-Balance: Tue., 1-2 p.m., $5.
WOODVILLE, Woodville Community Center,
8000 Old Woodville Rd. Llona Geiger, Instructor.
Senior Fitness: Mon. and Wed., 8:309:30
a.m., $2.
Note: Aug. 22, 24, 29 & 31, due to Early Voting, classes moved to Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Rd.

Students have a
ball of fun in
Kathy Gilberts
Brain-BodyBalance class as
they work on
exercises to
improve
balance,
coordination,
muscle strength
and memory.

Stay fit, avoid falls in 2016

BENSE FELIX
AND CHANTALLE GEFFRAUD
HEALTH & WELLNESS INTERNS

Half of 2016 remains and theres still

time to dust off your fitness resolutions
and make exercise and fitness part of
your optimal aging regimen. BrainBody-Balance classes, taught by certified instructors, are designed to help you
reach your fitness goals with the added
perk of preventing falls.
Instructor and personal trainer
Kathy Gilbert is one of Tallahassees fitness gems! She developed and teaches
weekly Brain-Body-Balance classes at
the Senior Center and two outreach sites
Allegro and Optimist Park. The class
focus is primarily on preventing future
falls, often the beginning of a slippery
slope into losing ones independence.

The curriculum involves exercises

that improve balance, coordination,
muscle strength and memory. Classes include the use of resistance bands and exercise balls, and conclude with memory
and cognition activities.
In between, there is a lot of laughter
and fellowship. Kathy states, Folks tell
me that they feel physically stronger,
more flexible, focused and coordinated.
Kathy continues, Participants often regain the ability to do some things thought
they no longer could.
Every Tuesday afternoon Wendy Barber, a certified health and fitness coach,
can be found at the Southwood Community Center teaching her rendition of
Brain-Body-Balance. The mission of
Wendys class is to promote a stronger
connection between brain and body
through strength and balance exercises.

Since her class has started, ongoing participants have self-reported that they
fall less and feel better.
Wendy coaches an intimate group in
SouthWoods Community Center; her
class is open to all members of the community. Wendy says, If youre in the
area and looking for a great workout,
please join us! If you rest, you rust!
Whether you are looking for an inti-

mate or large group class designed to

help you maintain your resolution of optimal fitness and independence, the
Brain-Body-Balance classes offered at
the Tallahassee Senior Center and outreach sites, may be the perfect option!
For more information on these or other
fitness classes, email Ruth.Nickens@
Talgov.com or call 850-891-4042 or 850891-4045.

HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

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, email Ruth.Nickens@Talgov.com
or call 850-891-4042 or 891-4045.
Tools to Quit: A Smoking Cessation
Workshop
Mon., July 18, Aug. 1 and Sept. 19, 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.
On Your Nerves: All About Neuropathy

Presented by Lucinda Rosebush, RN, BSN,

Sepsis and Stroke Coordinator, CRMC.

Podiatry Screening & Foot Care

Thu., Aug. 4, 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.

A Matter of Balance
Thu., Aug. 25Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Activity Room
A Matter of Balance is a tried and true 8-week falls prevention program. It emphasizes
practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and to increase activity levels. Participants
learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity,
change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and
balance. No-cost. Call 850-891-4045 to register. Offered by Area Agency on Aging.

HEALTH SCREENINGS
Tallahassee Senior Center Health Suite, $2
unless otherwise noted.
Blood Pressure, Wed. & Thu., 10 a.m.noon,
offered by medical volunteers.
Glucose, Every Wed., 10 a.m.noon, offered
by medical volunteers.
Hearing, Wed., July 13 & Sept. 14, 10 a.m.
noon, offered by Audibel.
Vision and Glaucoma, Thu., July 21 10 a.m.
noon, offered by Eye Associates.
Pulse Oximetry, Thu., Aug. 4 & Sept. 1, 10
a.m.noon, offered by medical volunteers.

Eye Health and Vision Expo

FAMU OT Students.

Thu., July 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Activity Room/

Health Suite

Occupational Therapy Mini-Expo

Spinal Screenings, Thu., Aug. 18, 10 a.m.

noon, offered by Dr. Elton Powell.

Thu., July 28, 10 a.m.-noon. Activity Room

July is National UV Protection Month. It is as
important to protect your eyes from sun damage as it is to protect your skin. Take advantage of resource information and vision, glaucoma, and other health screenings. Offered by
Eye Associates.

MASSAGE, MEDITATION AND REIKI

Program will include health screenings and
information about better living through OT.
Offered by Kaiser Occupational Therapy Assistance Program.
Suspect Sepsis: Save Lives

Wed., July 20, 11 a.m.-noon. Dining Room

Cognitive Wellness Workshop Series

Increase your understanding of neuropathy, a

common disorder that impacts nerves in your
arms and legs, the causes, the symptoms, and
the treatments. Offered by Dr. Elton Powell,
Dynamic Spine and Wellness Center.

Wed. & Thu., July 6-21, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Health

Suite

Wed., Sept.7, 11 a.m.noon. Dining Room

Enjoy and experience six interactive, fun and

creative classes designed to decrease stress,
increase cognition, promote physical function
and encourage greater happiness. Offered by

Sepsis is the bodys overwhelming and lifethreatening response to an infection. It can

occur to anyone, at any time, from any type of
infection and can lead to tissue damage,
organ failure, and death. Learn more about
where it comes from and how to prevent it!

Reiki, Every Tue., 10:30 a.m.-noon, Susie Howell, Reiki Master, and Friends
Meditation and Mindfulness Guidelines,
Tue., July 12 & Aug. 9, 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., July 26, 10 a.m.-noon, Norma
Reesor, LMT.

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GROUP FOR GRANDPARENTS

WELLNESS
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, email Toni.Walmsley@Talgov.com or call
850-891-4009.

GaP Remember these dates!

GaP Support Lunch

Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell

Rd., 850-891-1819

There is no GaP lunch meeting in July

Leon County Public Library, 200 W.
Park, Program room A., Wed., Aug. 31,
noon1:30 p.m.

Tue., Aug. 9, 11 a.m.noon

Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Dr.,
850-891-3940

Complimentary lunch provided for grandparents and other relative caregivers.

Reservations required for all attending. To
RSVP or for more information, email Karen.Boebinger@talgov.com or call 850-8914027.

Mon., Aug. 15, 11 a.m.noon

MINDFUL LIVING FOR BETTER HEALTH
Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Dr.,
850-891-3940

The dolphin cruise ship pulls out of the Destin Harbor with GaP grand-families who
spent a festive day at sea thanks to a grant from St. Johns Episcopal Church. For many
families, it was their first time aboard a boat, sighting a dolphin, and visiting Destin.

6 SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

Thursdays, Aug. 11-Sep. 15, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. !

Space is limited, MUST pre-register; email Toni.Walmsley@Talgov.com or call 850-891-4009. This 6-week
series helps participants develop lifestyle changes
that will have a positive effect on their health and
happiness through the practice of mindfulness.

LEON COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH

LUNCH & LEARNS, LIFELONG
LEARNING SAVE THE DATE!

10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Lunch

$6.

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: fitness classes and art workshops are
offered at multiple locations. See page 4 for
fitness classes; see page 15 for art workshops.

Bradfordville Historic
Schoolhouse, 6808 Beech
Ridge Trail

Bradfordville, Wildwood Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Road

Lunch & Learns: None in July; Wed., Aug. 10,

Social Bridge: Mondays, 123:30 p.m. $1/class

Cards, Etc.: Thursdays, 12-4 p.m. $1/class. No
classes in Jun. & Jul. Next class: Sept. 8.
Bradfordville, Leon County NE Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road, Rm. 103
LifeLong Learning: Florida, A Land of Many
Cultures, by Peter Cowdrey. Mon., 10-11:30
a.m., Sep 12, 19, 26 & Oct 2. $3 per class. Reservations required. Call 850-891-4065.

Chaires-Capitola, Dorothy C.
Spence Community Center,
4768 Chaires Crossroad
Lunch & Learns: None in July;
Tue., Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Lunch $6.
Fort Braden, Fort Braden
Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Lunch & Learns: None in July; Tue., Aug. 16,
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch $6.
Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson Community
Center, 3840 North Monroe St., Ste. 301
Lunch & Learns: None in July; Thu., Aug. 18
(moved to Fellowship Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 3705 N. Monroe St., due to Early
Voting), 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch $6.

Canasta, Cards & Games: Tue., 1-4 p.m. $1 per

class.
Miccosukee, Miccosukee Community Center,
13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Thu., Aug. 4 & Thu., Sept. 1,
10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Lunch $6.
Bus Trip to WalMart: Fri., Aug. 5 & Fri., Sept. 2,
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $2 round-trip.
Computer Class at Community Center: No
classes in July
Woodville, Woodville Community Center,
8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Lunch & Learns: None in July; Thu., Aug. 11 &
Thu., Sept. 8, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $6 per person.

ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 7

CAPITAL CITY GAMES SPORTS TRAINING FACILITIES

Save the date! The 2017 Capital City Senior
Games will be held Fri., March 413!

damer St., 644-2582, www.seminolegolfcourse.

com

ARCHERY

HORSESHOES

Tallahassee Archery Center, 2784 Capital Circle

NE, 385-1323, www.tallahasseearchery.com

Forest Meadows, 4750 N Meridian Rd., 891-4979

Tallahassee Archery Club, www.bigbendarchery.com, or contact Andre Libroth at 321-1292

Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul

Russell Rd., 891-3940
PICKLEBALL

Tallahassee Indoor Shooting, 499 Capital Circle

SW, 727-4867, www.tallyindoorshooting.com
Talon Training Group, 550 Commerce Blvd,
Midway, FL 597-7550, www.talontraininggroup.
com
BAG TOSS
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.,
Tue. & Thu., 10:30 a.m.-noon; 2:15-4:15 p.m.
(begins Sept. 6th)
BASKETBALL SHOOTING SKILLS
The following gyms (due to summer camp programs) are available for practice after Aug. 17.
Visit http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-ccindex.aspx.

Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.,

Wed., 11:30 a.m. 4 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
or Glen Howe at 891-3920, www.talgov.com/
parks/parks-tennis-pickleball.aspx
Jack McLean, Open Play: Mon. 10 a.m.1:30 p.m.;
Reservation Tue. 10 a.m.1:30 p.m. $10 per 1.5
hour, reservation or Glen Howe at 891-3920 (after
Aug. 15)
Lincoln Neighborhood Center, 438 West
Brevard St., 891-4180, Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m.-noon,
(by appointment)
Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Community Center, 891-3946, Open Play: Wed., 10 a.m.1 p.m.
(after Aug. 22nd). Reservation: Mon. & Fri.,
9 a.m.noon, $10.00 per 1.5 hr. reservation
POWER LIFTING

Jack McLean Community Center, 891-2505,

Wed.Fri., 9 a.m.noon
Jake Gaither Community Center, 891-3940,
Mon.Fri., noon1 p.m.
Lawrence-Gregory Community Center, 8913910, Mon.Thu., 9 a.m.noon
Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Community Center, 891-3946, Tue., 10:30 a.m.noon; Thu.,
9 a.m.noon
Walker Ford Community Center, 891-3970,
Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m.noon
BOWLING
Capital Lanes, 820 Capital Circle NE, 422-2695,
www.bowlsrc.com
Crenshaw (FSU) Lanes, 104 CRB Oglesby Union,
644-1819, http://union.fsu.edu/crenshaw
Seminole Bowl, 1940 W. Tennessee St., 5610894, www.bowlsrc1.com
GOLF
Hilaman Golf Course, 2737 Blair Stone Rd.,
891-2560, www.talgov.com/parks/parks-golfindex.aspx

Premier Health and Fitness, 3521 Maclay Blvd.,

431-2348, www.tmh.org/Premier
SWIMMING
Leslie Adams at Leslie.Adams@Talgov.com or visit
www.talgov.com/parks/parks-aquatics-aqua.aspx
(for pool schedules) or 891-4904
TABLE TENNIS
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.,
Tue. & Thu., 2:154:15 p.m.

NICK GANDY
FLORIDA SPORTS FOUNDATION

There was a time when Monticellos

Wayne Frey and his three daughters
earned gold medals for their fencing
talents. From 2002 to 2012, Wayne and a
combination of his daughters, Nicole,
Rachel and Claire, were Sunshine State
Games Fencing medal winners and had
a strong presence in the amateur sports
community in Florida as members of
the FSU Fencing Club.
Frey has successfully guided two
daughters through college and into professional careers and the last one is on
her path to success. Now, its only
Wayne climbing onto the medal stand.
At the 2016 Sunshine State Games in
Palm Beach County, the registration
database showed Wayne as the lone
Frey, registered in four events, two in
the Veterans Division. The now 50year old Frey claims its his bullhead-

edness, that keeps him coming back to

Floridas largest fencing tournament
that annually attracts 200 or more fencers from around the state.
Freys daughter Rachel is a recent
graduate of Drexel University with a
law degree. I went to visit Rachel up
north for Christmas and convinced her
to compete in a tournament with me,
he said. Its a bit more intense in the
northeast than it is in the south.
When not running his horseshoe
business, Wayne Frey Farrier Service, where he puts several hundred
shoes a month on horses in the rural
Monticello area, Frey continues to be
active in the sport with some geezers
here in Monticello still playing around
with fencing. There (are) still some
teenagers left in the sport to outsmart,
he says. Im not as quick as I once
was. Frey looks to come up with new
ways to outsmart and beat younger
fencers as well as his peers.

Willy Leparulo at fsutabletennis@yahoo.com or

445-0780, www.fsutabletennis.com
TENNIS
For more information, visit www.talgov.com/
parks/parks-tennis-index.aspx; reserve a court
hotline 891-4940.
Forest Meadows, 4750 N. Meridian Rd.
Tom Brown Park Tennis Center, 501 Easterwood Dr.
Winthrop Park Tennis Center, 1601 Mitchell
Ave., or Glen Howe at 891-3920 or 891-3980.
TRACK & FIELD

Jake Gaither, 801 Bragg Dr., 891-3942, www.talgov.com/parks/parks-golf-index.aspx

Monticello fencer stays active

To get involved in the running community, visit

www.gulfwinds.org for more information.

Don Veller Seminole Golf Course, 2550 Potts-

8 SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

Florida: A land of many cultures

SUSAN DAVIS
LEON COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Discover a fascinating glimpse of

Floridas rich cultural history. No tests,
no grades! If you are an active adult age
50+, let instructor and historian Pete
Cowdrey share with you his lifelong appreciation of Floridas past.
County Senior Outreach classes begin in Sept. at the Northeast Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road, on Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The classes to
be offered are: Sept. 12, International
Rivalry as Depicted on Early Florida
Maps; Sept. 19, the English Florida and
the American Revolution; Sept. 26, WW

II and the Sunshine State: Floridas

Unique Role; and, Oct. 2, Masterpieces
of Florida Architecture: A Sampling
from Many Cultures.
Cowdrey grew up on both coasts of
Floridas peninsula and is fascinated by
the states Native American past. He
holds an MA in history from Florida
State University and is a retired educator from the Museum of Florida History and Leon High School.
Classes are $3. Reservations are required; to RSVP, call 850-891-4033. Leon
County Senior Outreach is a program
of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation
and is funded by the Leon County
Board of County Commissioners.

THANK YOU SILVER STAR SPONSORS!

Foundation Board member Jeanie Martin-Armstrong and her husband, Ken, help Community
Relations Lori Swanson thank sponsors.

From left, Starburst sponsor Capital Home Healths Doris

Carpenter and Amy Porter with Jaclyn Shapiro.

Extending appreciation and thanks to

the following sponsors for making the
2016 Silver Stars Gala twinkle brightly!
Presenting Galaxy Sponsor
Capital Health Plan
Constellation
Capital Regional Medical Center
Eye Associates of Tallahassee

From left, City Communication Director Alison Faris and Commissioner Gil Ziffer chat with
Starburst sponsors Tapestry Senior Living of Mackenzie Hellstrom and Anne Hornback.

Gangsta Grannies of Allegro Independent & Assisted Living,

Little Dipper sponsors, entertain the crowd.

Starburst

Don Wilson, executive director of Westminster Oaks, and

wife Carol attend the reception as Big Dipper sponsors.

HarborChase of Tallahassee

Big Bend Hospice

Westminster Oaks Active Living Community

Capital Home Health

Little Dipper

Jenny Craig

Home Instead Senior Care

Allegro Independent & Assisted Living

Premier Fine Homes

Tapestry Senior Living of Tallahassee

Carroll & Co.

Seven Hills Health & Rehab

Big Dipper

Centre Pointe Health & Rehabilitation

Hospital

Sheila Salyer

Audiology Associates of North Florida

Steve Halsell, Prudential
Pacifica Senior Living at Woodmont
Moose Lodge 1075

E. Ann Cleare, Realtor, Premier Homes

Healing by Nature, LLC

Tallahassee Memorial Lifeline

Dermatology Specialists of Florida

DQP Copy & Print

ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 9

Silver Star Dr. Ada Burnette prepares to be escorted by

Cornerstone Learning Community student Anna Iseman.

Silver Star Dot Skofronick enjoys this special evening with husband Jim, daughter and grandson Gretchen and Steven Desch, and family fro

A STARRY SILVER
STARS NIGHT
Recognizing volunteers who live life to
fullest while enriching the lives of others
AUDREY BYRNE

Natalie Strouse and Pandora Flam escort Silver Stars and dance partners Cooper and Nina
Mingledorf.

10 SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

We celebrated and honored the 2016

Silver Stars, Senior Center volunteers
and sponsors at the University Center on
May 26. A gala that twinkled and sparkled with glamour 480 guests socialized
in their finest cocktail attire, listened to
music by Darryl Steele & Vicki Herlovich, ate delicious food, and enjoyed beautiful centerpieces. Tony Carvajal emceed
the event, while Anna Johnson-Riedel
presented the Silver Stars awards. Senior
Center volunteers received appreciation
awards for 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service from volunteer coordinators Gena
Varn and Addie Carroll Beal.

The highlight of the evening was

watching poignant videos of the Silver
Stars interviewed by third-grade students from Cornerstone Learning Community. Tony provided closing remarks
on how the 2016 Silver Stars impress us
with living full lives as they enrich the
lives of others; to read his poetic summary visit www.talgov.com/seniors/. All who
attended had a spectacular evening and
many felt that it was the best one yet!
To view more photos from the event,
visit www.facebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter/. Visit www.youtube.com/user/WCOT to watch interview videos, produced by Jamieson Redd of Redd Camera. Photo credits: Betsy Barfield.

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From left, City Manager Rick Fernandez congratulates Silver

Star Dr. Carolyn J. Ryals with Henry Steele and Wayne Tedder,
assistant city manager.

om Madison, Wisconsin, who traveled to Tallahassee for the event.

Silver Star Martha Rodeseike hugs her escort Charlotte

Siervogel, a student at Cornerstone Learning Community.

The Stars gather at the VIP reception. Seated are Susan

Ilanfeldt and past Silver Star Margaret Hamilton. Standing are
Star Barbara Mann, Adelle Grosskopf, & Director Sheila Salyer.

s a fun and glamorous evening, director Sheila Salyer, supporter Linda

and Foundation Board President Linda Roberts pause to capture good
ries with good friends.

ommissioner Curtis Richardson greets

Star Stephen Beasley at the VIP
ion.

Representing Galaxy Sponsor

Capital Health Plan, Dr.
Neelima Ravi provides
encouraging words for active
living to open the gala.

A few Senior Center Advisory Council members join in the celebration, from left, back to front, Sheila Salyer, TSC director; Ed
Vertuno, Mike Francis, Tina Niggel, foundation assistant director, Peter Piper, Nancy Daws, E. Ann Cleare, and Patty Parkhurst.

ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 11

Volunteer Appreciation Awards

The Tallahassee Senior Center honored the
following volunteers for their service at the
2016 Silver Stars Gala.

20 Years
Ann Booth, Labeler, Legal Receptionist
Lisa Meyer, Publications, Special Events
Lauchlin Waldoch, Legal Services

15 Years
Craig Willis, Legal Services

10 Years
Susie Anderson, Line Dance
Ken Brummel-Smith, Foundation Board
Mike Francis, Advisory Council, Stamp & Cover,
Digital Camera
Angie Goodman, TALL, Age Friendly Community
Susie Howell, Reiki
Elda Martinko, Foundation Board
Jill Sandler, Advisory & Art Councils, Receptionist, Mahjongg

Ten-year volunteers receive their jackets. L. to R. Ken Brummel-Smith, MD, FSU College of Medicine and Foundation Board of Directors, Donna
Wells, CHP, Bev Vertuno, French Instructor, and Elda Martinko, Foundation BOD.

James Sorenson, Legal Services

Bev Vertuno, French Instructor

Steve Mayberry, Guitar

Donna Wells, Past Foundation Board

Catherine Mingledorff, Special Events

Glenn Mingledorff, Special Events

5 Years
Sandra L. Ardley, Helping Hands
Rose Blackburn, Wii Games, Greeter
Norma English, Tai Chi
Kathryn Finch, Dancing for Fun
Dick Hagen, Ballroom Dance/Swing Dance
Rauha Jessup, Tax Aide

Peter Piper, Advisory Council; Computer Class

Instructor
Gale Poteat, Art Council
Eleanore Rosenberg, Library
Lawrence Sack, Library
Mershell Sherman, Drumming
LaVerne White, Library

Director Sheila Salyer and Advisory Council

member and 10-year volunteer Dr. Mike
Francis welcome friend Marge Jones to her
first Silver Stars gala.

Volunteer Coordinator Gena Varn presents

Craig Willis with a Volunteer Appreciation
Award for providing 15 years of legal services
for TSC participants.

OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE & SOCIALIZE

Silver Star Chuck Lee and wife Muriel, to his left, are accompanied by good friends Essie Stull
and Lynda Jones.

12 SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING

Save the dates! Take a tour or call 891-4000 for more information regarding these exciting, upcoming Tallahassee Senior Center Events!
Ice Cream Social, Mon., July 11, 12:30-2 p.m.
Bucket List Reunion Luncheon, Mon. Aug. 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 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.
Deck the Halls Kickoff, Fri., Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Deck the Halls, Fri., Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m

Adventure awaits with 2016 Tours

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.

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.
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA TOUR: CIVIL RIGHTS
HISTORY, INDUSTRY, AND CASINO
Sept. 14 15. $324 single; $250 pp/double. All money is due Aug. 9. Depart Wed., 8 a.m. Travel to Montgomery, Alabama. After lunch, tour the Hyundai Manufacturing Plant; learn about car-making technologies.
Visit the Alabama Museum; view 800 artifacts, hundreds of images and documents that tell the story of
Alabamas history. Check into the Wind Creek Montgomery Hotel and Casino, and have fun with play money
($30) to use in the Casino or at B.B. Kings Blues Club.
Depart Thu., 8 a.m., after a buffet breakfast. Take an
informative, guided, Civil Rights History Tour. Visit the
Freedom Riders Museum, the Rosa Parks Library &
Museum, and the Dexter Parsonage Museum, where
Dr. King lived. Late lunch is included at Marthas Place.
Anticipated Tallahassee arrival is 7 p.m.
SAVANNAH HOLIDAY TOUR
Nov. 29, 30 & Dec. 1. $587 single; $483 pp/double.
$50 deposit due by Aug. 30; balance due by Oct. 27. Depart Tue., 7 a.m. Travel to the Okefenokee Swamp.
Climb aboard a flat bottom 24 ft. Carolina skiff for a 90minute narrated tour along the Suwanee Canal to the
Chesser Prairie. Enjoy a Hamburger cook-out. Depart
for hotel near Savannah. After dinner on your own, attend A Christmas Tradition at the Savannah Theatre.
Wed. morning, shop at the Savannah Riverfront; board
the Savannah Riverboat for a buffet luncheon cruise.
Evening, enjoy the Holly Jolly Trolley: see the Christmas lights of Savannahs historic district, stop at the
Isaiah Davenport House, and then head to the Westin
Resort at Hutchison Island to view the areas largest
Gingerbread Village. Thu. morning, checkout & travel
to the Pin Point Heritage Museum located in an old Oyster & Crab Factory. Experience the Gullah/Geechee
Culture. Next, visit Bethesda Academy, founded by
Rev. George Whitefield in 1740. Fried chicken lunch
buffet is included. Return to Tallahassee around 7 p.m.

An Everglades tour captain demonstrates a Seminole wedding between Key West Tour travelers Sue Ingram and Joe Sharman.

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.

JOIN US!
TRAVEL PRESENTATION
Thur., Aug. 4, 24 p.m.
Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St.
Learn about 2016 and 2017 adventure and leisure opportunities. Representatives from Collette Vacations and
Travel Leaders will be available to preview new offerings and to answer your questions. Reservations are
not required but encouraged. Call 850-891-4008 to RSVP
or for more info.

COLLETTE VACATION TOURS

All Collette Vacations tours include roundtrip air
from Tallahassee, fees, surcharges, and hotel transfers. For information, call Kristy at 850-891-4008 or
email Kristy.Carter@Talgov.com. Visit www.talgov.com/seniors/ to access video of tours. Space is limited; book now!
MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Dec. 3-9, 2016, Price begins at $2,999 (pp/double),
Must reserve by May 27! Highlights include: Innsbruck/Seefeld/take a carriage ride/Munich/Salzburg/
dine in a St. Peters Restaurant/visit Neuschwanstein
Castle/Oberammergau/and enjoy some shopping time
in the Christmas Markets.
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2016 13

Expand your intellect and perfect your card skills

PAMELA FLORY

If you are looking for a fresh and mentally invigorating activity and an opportunity to make new acquaintances, you
might consider bridge. Bridge is a card
game that can be enjoyed socially or
played competitively.
Not to worry if duplicate bridge is an
entirely new venture for you, Tallahassee
Duplicate Bridge Club (TDBC) and its
companion Capital City Duplicate Bridge
(CCDBC) have classes at all levels to educate you in standard approaches to the
game.
Duplicate Bridge offers many challenges in spending a few hours with folks
of like interest. A session lasts about
three hours. Benefits include expanding
intellect, perfecting strategies, improving card-playing skills, overcoming the
opponents skills, and having fun in a

friendly atmosphere. As your interest

grows, there are mentors to guide you
through twists and turns.
Tallahassee has supported duplicate
bridge for over 50 years and roughly 250
members participate in games weekly.
Both clubs abide by the zero-tolerance
guidelines that penalize rudeness and
guarantee an atmosphere of friendly
competition. We are all bridge buddies
and support each other in our desire to
become better players.
Games are held regularly throughout
the week at the Tallahassee Senior Center
on N. Monroe St. and at the Oaks South
Building on the Westminster Oaks campus just off Dempsey-Mayo Rd. For specific information, please contact Steve
Ross, TDBC Club Manager, at 891-5766593 or Steve Whitaker, owner CCDBC,
at 850-222-5797. You can also find more
information online at www.tdbc.info/.

From left, Judy Etemadi, Dr. Julie Pestella, Leslie Mendleson and Beatrice Carter enjoy the
camaraderie and competition as they play Duplicate Bridge at the Tallahassee Senior Center.

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER FOR THE ARTS

UPCOMING EXHIBITS/RECEPTIONS

Upcoming Art Workshops

Creativity in Oils and Acrylics & Pantone

Colors

Art workshops require pre-registration and

payment one week prior to the first day of
class. Most meet once a week with a beginning and end date. Classes are at the Tallahassee Senior Center unless otherwise indicated.
NEW! Register on-line! Visit www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org. For info or to register
for art classes, contact Leslie.Puckett@Talgov.com or call 850-891-4016.

Artists, instructors and friends celebrated a

beautiful exhibition of oil and acrylic paintings
in the TSC Auditorium on June 3. Awards
winners, selected by Alexandra Ifland, were
announced: 1st Place D. Shearn, 2nd Place
Siroos Tamaddoni, 3rd Place Len Adams,
Honorable Mentions Nancy Smith, Joan
Kanan and Richard Wingerson. Visitors voted
on the following Peoples Choice Awards:
Most Creative Richard Wingerson, Favorite
Color Use Joan Kanan, Favorite Landscape
Charles Hazelip, Overall Favorite Mary Hafner. Visitors also chose their favorite in the
Pantone Color exhibit in the Dining room
Mary Hafner. Juror Alexandra picked Best Use
of Pantone Colors Joanne Kowal, Most Creative Cathy Neel and Judges Pick Nancy
Johnson. Exhibits remain on display through
July 29.
Upcoming Art Exhibit & Reception - Senior
Artist Showcase
Sixty Artists, age 50+, from the Big Bend area,
have been selected for a stunning, mixed
media exhibit covering a wide range of subject
matter. Some participants are career artists;
others started painting upon retiring from an
unrelated career. Artwork will be on display
Aug. and Sept. in the TSC Auditorium, TSC
Dining Room, and Leon County Leroy Collins
Downtown Library. Join us for the Award
Ceremony & Art Reception, Fri., Sept. 2, 68
p.m., TSC Auditorium. Free and open to the
public.

Paint Your Pet, Diane Dyal

Tue. 1-3 p.m., Aug. 2-23 (four class meetings),
TSC clay studio. Paint whimsical mini canvas of
your favorite cats and dogs 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.
Age 50+ is $36, others $44. Register by July 26.
Acrylic and Mixed Media Techniques,
Millie Ruffles Smith
Thu., 9:30-noon, Aug. 4-11 (two class meetings), TSC Clay Studio. Using images of Joan
Miro and Paul Klee for inspiration, students
will explore using various mediums and techniques with acrylic paints. Have fun playing at
painting for beginners and intermediates. Age
50+ is $18, others $22. Plus supply fee to teacher for supplied materials. Register by July 27.
Creative Wire Jewelry, Nancy Benham
Fri. 1-3:30 p.m., Aug. 5-26 (four class meetings),
TSC Clay Studio. Make jewelry using the Gizmo
and free-form wire design. Enjoy sharing ideas

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and problem solving. All skill levels. Age 50+ is

$36, others $44. Register by July 27.
Zentangle Inspired Art,
Midori Okasako, CZT
Wed., 1:30-4:30 p.m., Aug. 10 and/or 17, (two
one-afternoon workshops, two different
ornaments), TSC Clay Studio. Enjoy creating
your one-of-a-kind Zentangle hanging ornament. You will pen-stroke beautiful designs,
add a hint of color and embellish with ribbons
and found trinkets. This is for those who have
completed Intro or Continuing Zentangle
workshop. Each afternoon class fee is $9 for
ages 50+, others $11. Plus $5 materials fee to
teacher. Register by Aug. 3.
Master Flowers, Millie Ruffles Smith
Thu., 9:30-noon, Sept. 1-Oct 6 (skip Sept. 8),
TSC Clay Studio. After studying florals by
master artists in various movements (Cubism,
Impressionism, Expressionism, Modern), students will create florals in their own style.
Acrylic paints and supplies provided. Have fun
& play at painting. Class for beginners and
intermediates. Age 50+ is $45; others $55. Plus
supply fee to teacher for supplied materials,
acrylic paints, etc. Register by Aug. 24.
Creative Cards, Mary Sargent

Wed. 1:30-4 p.m., Sept. 14-Oct 12 (five class

meetings). TSC Clay Studio. Continue to explore the nurturing benefits of the Zentangle Method with Zendala designs on round
tiles. This is for those who have completed
both Intro and Continuing Zentangle workshops. Age 50+ is $45, others $55. Register by
Sept. 7.

ART WORKSHOPS - NEIGHBORHOOD

LOCATIONS
Having Fun with Watercolor with Susan
Allen, at Westminster Oaks
Fri., 9:30-noon, Aug. 12-Sept. 30 (eight weeks).
Art & Craft Room in Parry Bldg. Class covers
basics in watercolor, techniques, planning and
execution, along with challenging projects.
Age 50+ is $72, others $88. Register by Aug. 3.
Acrylic Painting, Debbie Gaedtke, at
Southwood
Wed. 6-8 p.m., Aug. 10-Sept. 14 (six classes),
Southwood Community Center. Learn basic
skills and develop technique with a versatile
medium. For beginners and continuing beginners. Age 50+ is $54, others $66. Register by
Aug. 3.
Painting with Oils, at Fort Braden Community Center, Robert DeWitt Smith

Tue., Sept. 13, 1-3 p.m., TSC clay studio. Make

one-of-a-kind keepsake greeting cards especially for upcoming holidays. Materials provided. All skill levels. Age 50+ is $8, others $10.
Register by Aug. 31.

Thu., 1-3:30 p.m., Aug. 18-Oct 6 (eight weeks).

Each session provides both a demonstration
and the opportunity to paint. Some experi-

White Zendala, Midori Okasako, CZT

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ence with oil painting preferable. Age 50+ is

$72, others $88. Register by Aug. 10.
Draw with Your Eyes, Paint with Your
Heart, Mark Fletcher, NE Library Bradfordville
Wed., 1:30-4 p.m., Aug. 31-Oct 12 (seven
weeks). Learn to draw what you see, using ink
line drawing with a little watercolor. Continuing beginners and intermediates. Age 50+ is
$63, others $77. Register by Aug. 24.
Watercolor, Eluster Richardson, NE Library
Bradfordville
Thu., 1:30-4 p.m., Sept. 1-Oct 13 (seven weeks).
Develop skills and insight, improving composition and subject matter working with watercolor. Intermediate Level. Age 50+ is $63,
others $77. Register by Aug. 25.
Acrylic Painting at Lake Jackson Community Center at Huntington Oaks Plaza,
Janice McCaskill
Tue., 9:30-noon, Sept. 6-Oct 11 (six weeks).
Develop skills in acrylic painting with some
interesting exercises for creative thinking.
Beginners and continuing beginners. Age 50+
is $54, others $66. Register by Aug. 30.
Watercolor Painting at Lake Jackson Community Center at Huntington Oaks Plaza,
Linda Pelc
Mon., 1-3:30 p.m., Sept. 12, 26, Oct 3, 10, Nov 7,
14 (six weeks). Watercolor with focus on painting people/figures in settings/landscapes.
Beginners and continuing beginners. Age 50+
is $54, others $66. Register by Sept. 6.
Drawing II with Maria Balingit, at Westminster Oaks
Thurs., 1-3 p.m., Sept. 15-Nov. 3 (eight weeks),
Pool House. Continue to develop drawing
skills, techniques and composition. For continuing students intermediates. Age 50+ is
$72, $88 others. Register by Sept. 6.

WEEKLY STUDIO CLASSES

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. All classes are located at the
Senior Center Art Studio unless otherwise
noted. Classes do not meet on holidays, L3X
week, nor Maintenance Week. $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.
Artistry in Clay Handbuilding, Mark
Fletcher
Mon., 9-noon, TSC Clay Studio. Starting Aug. 1.
Drawing Like Durer & Friends-Pen & Ink,
Mark Fletcher

Mon., 12:30-3 p.m., TSC Clay Studio-starting

Aug. 1.
Watercolor Tuesday Studio, Linda Pelc
Tue., 9-noon
Watercolor Beginners, Linda Pelc
Tue., 1-4 p.m., beginners and continuing beginners
Pastels, Wendy Devarieux
Wed., 9-noon. No instructor on the 3rd Wed.
each month.
Oil and Acrylic Painting, Robert Dewitt
Smith
Wed., 1-4 p.m., beginners & intermediate
Watercolor Thursday Studio, Sue Ellen
Knowles
Thu., 9-noon-starting July 7.
Drawing Etcetera, Bart Frost
Thu., 1-4 p.m., drawing & painting
Oil Painting- Advanced, Eluster Richardson
Fri., 9-noon, intermediate and advanced
Drawing Together, Michael Harrell
Fri., 9:30-11:30 a.m., developing basics, primarily rendering in pencil
Beginning Acrylic Painting, Debbie
Gaedtke
Fri., 12:30-3 p.m. Starting Aug. 5.
On-Going Studio Labs
Portrait Studio Lab, Mon., 9-noon, $5
Ceramics, Tue. & Wed., 9-noon, $2 plus cost
of materials and firing fee

Dorothy Shearn won first place award for her oil painting, Palm at Sunset at TSCs Creativity in
Oils & Acrylics Art Exhibit.

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Seniors need fans, help with utilities in summer

KRISTEN BLACK
ELDER CARE SERVICES

July temperatures are continuing to

rise in the sunny state of Florida. For
some, the onset of hot weather means its
time to turn up the air conditioning in
their homes. However, for many struggling seniors, thats not an option. Currently, Elder Care Services is averaging

10 requests a day from home-bound seniors needing assistance with paying their
utility bills or looking for ways to help
them stay cool this summer.
One of the challenges with the summer
season is that as temperatures rise, so do
electricity bills for seniors. Seniors who
are trying to stay cool and save on utility
costs often request fans. Elder Care Services relies on individual and community

donations to help meet these needs. Currently we only have few fans in stock, and
requests are expected to increase over
the next two months as Floridas hottest
weather approaches. The donations we
receive will allow us to continue to assist
those in need.
Donations can be made by calling ECS
at 850-921-5554, visiting our web site at
www.ecsbigbend.org or by mailing dona-

tions to ECS, 2518 West Tennessee Street,

Tallahassee, FL 32304.
Elder Care Services, Inc. is a private
non-profit corporation, dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors in
Leon and the surrounding counties, allowing them to remain at home with dignity.
For more information, visit www.ecsbigbend.org or follow on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/eldercaretally.

OLLI has many reasons to celebrate

AARP Driver Course
Take the NEW AARP Smart Driver
Course
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.
Mon., July 11, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Leon
County School Board
Sat., Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Cherry Laurel
Call Ernie Conte at 850-926-4605 for
details and to register.

JOIN THE FRIENDS

CONNECTION

Members of the OLLI Curriculum Committee planning for the fall semester, from left, are JoAnn LaMaster, Susan Yelton, Debra Herman, Carroll
Bewley, Cindy Foster, Frank Alarcon, Karen Bickley and Terry Aaronson, behind the camera.

FRAN CONAWAY

Summertime: School may be out, but

its planning time for the Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute at Florida State University planning not only for Fall 2016
classes and activities, but also for a semester of celebrations.
OLLI, a program that provides challenging academic courses and intriguing
activities to all adults over 50 who love to

learn, has been marking the 25th anniversary of lifelong learning at FSU
throughout 2016. OLLIs 25th anniversary year is sponsored by Capital Health
Plan.
Adding reasons to celebrate, FSUs
OLLI has just received a $1 million endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation of San Francisco.
To mark these momentous accomplishments, OLLI has scheduled a major

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community-wide event for Sept. 19: An

appearance by Ina Jaffe, renowned NPR
commentator on issues related to aging.
The event is open to the public and will
be held at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall
on the FSU campus. Ticket information
for the Ina Jaffe appearance will be posted at www.olli.fsu.edu and the FSU Fine
Arts Ticket Office.
What was originally known as The
Senior Connection: Academy for Re-

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.

sourceful Retirement was established

through FSUs Center for Professional
Development with seven members and
two classes. Today, with over 1300 members and 100 courses per year, the organization is among the top-ranked of
the 119 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes around the United States.

SENIOR END-OF-LIFE RESOURCES

Facts*
Life expectancy in the United States: age 78.94
years for those born in 2014.
In 2013, nearly 2.6 million people died in the
United States, 73 percent age 65 and over.
51 percent of Americans age 55 to 64 dont
have wills.
A majority of Americans 90 percentthink its
important to discuss their loved ones wishes
for end-of-life care and death but only 30
percent of Americans actually have the conversation.
In 2012, the U.S. cremation rate was 43.5 percent (versus burials).
There are resources available in this community to help seniors and their families plan for
end-of-life matters. Planning is very important
because many of the forms needed to designate others as representatives, such as power
of attorney documents, must be completed
before a senior becomes incapacitated.

criminal or traffic matters and who meet

income guidelines may call Mon. through
Thu., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 850-385-0029; lsnf.org
Legal Aid Foundation of the Tallahassee
Bar Association
Provides legal counsel, for Leon County civil
cases only, to residents unable to afford an
attorney.
850-222-3292, ext. 2; tallahasseebar.org
Legal Service Network-AARP
Assists AARP members with locating an area
attorney to provide legal service regarding
wills, probate, etc. AARP member discount:
45-minute free consultation plus 20% discount
on requested legal services.
866-330-0753; AARPlsn.com
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
Provides legal services to low-income persons.
Legal assistance is not available for criminal or
traffic matters. (850) 385-9007; lsnf.org

1-727-536-7364; empathchoicesforcare.org

HOSPICE
CARE/COUNSELING/SUPPORT
GROUPS
Big Bend Hospice
Support and grief counseling for patients and
those who have lost loved ones. Music therapists, social workers and chaplains are available as well as pain management, in-home
and facility care.

HELPLINES
and HOTLINES
Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873 or 80096ABUSE
Area Agency on Aging, Elder Helpline: 800-96-ELDER (3-5337)
Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352
Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227
2-1-1 Big Bend: 850-617-6333 or 211

Bevis Funeral Home: 850-385-2193

850-878-5310; bigbendhospice.org
Covenant Hospice
Offers support groups, one-on-one counseling
and ongoing educational Lunch and Learn
programs. Chaplains, social workers and other
counselors are available as well as pain management, in-home and facility care.

Culleys MeadowWood Timberlane: 850-8934177

Culleys MeadowWood Riggins: 850-877-8191
Faith Funeral Home and Crematory: 850-5394300

850-575-4998; covenanthospice.org

Fairchild Funeral Home and Crematory: 850386-868`6

Lees Place

Independent Funeral Home: 850-875-1529

Lifesong Funeral Home and Cremation Services: 850-627-1111

850-222-3292, ext. 1; tallahasseebar.org

Non-profit counseling center specializing in

grief counseling for individuals and families
who are adjusting to loss through death,
divorce or abandonment. No charge for first
session, then sliding fee scale for charges is
used based on family income and number of
dependents.

Tallahassee Senior Center

850-841-7733; leesplace.org

Initial legal services for people age 60 and

older, provided by Legal Services of North
Florida, are available on Wednesdays by appointment at the Tallahassee Senior Center.

Tallahassee Senior Center

*Sources for these facts: countryeconomy.com,

cdc.gov, forbes.com, efuneral.com, huffingtonpost.com, kff.org

Tallahassee Bar Lawyer Referral Service

LEGAL SERVICES AND RELATED

ORGANIZATIONS

This service will make a referral to a lawyer,

with experience in the callers area of interest,
who will provide a half-hour consultation for
$25.

Aging with Dignity-5 Wishes

Document, in booklet form, that helps respondents express their medical wishes as well as
their personal, emotional and spiritual needs.
Financial matters such as power of attorney
are not included but may be handled/referred
by any of the sources below or by attorneys.
Individual booklet costs $5 and may be ordered by phone or website below.

future medical care wishes.

Strong & Jones Funeral Home: 850-224-2139

Division of Funeral, Cemetery & Consumer Services

850-891-4032; talgov.com/seniors

The state office that protects the health, safety

and welfare of the public by licensing competent and trustworthy funeral and cemetery
professionals and entities. The office conducts
inspections/examinations and investigates
complaints to ensure compliance with Chapter
497, Florida Statutes.

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

850-413-3039; myfloridacfo.com/division/
funeralcemetery

Provides information to the general public

about how hospices work, advance care planning and referral to local hospices. Information about Florida and state-specific advance
directives is also available.

Funeral Service Information/National

Funeral Directors Association

Licensed marriage and family therapist is

available for individual or family counseling.
Call to schedule an appointment.

850-891-4000; talgov.com/seniors
888-594-7437; agingwithdignity.org

Richardson Family Funeral Care: 850-576-4144

ATTORNEYS
FloridaLawHelp.org
Helps low income people needing legal information find a legal aid or pro-bono lawyer,
learn about rights and responsibilities and
locate courts, government agencies and other
social services.

There are many attorneys available in Leon

County to assist seniors and their families with
trusts, wills and other matters. A list of attorneys in this area who handle elder law can
be found at talgov.com/seniors (under Senior
Resources) or by calling 891-4043.

Phone not available; floridalawhelp.org

GENERAL INFORMATION

Florida Senior Legal Helpline

Long-Term Care Planning

Provides pre-planning information regarding

funeral arrangements, funding options, and
related services.

800-658-8898; caringinfo.org

Provides free legal advice and brief services by

phone to eligible Florida residents age 60 and
over with civil (not criminal) matters.
888-895-7873; elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/
legal_services.php
Legal Advice Hotline: phone advice with
legal questions or concerns not involving

In-depth information about decision making

for long-term care.

800-228-6332; nfda.org

FUNERAL HOMES/BURIALS
AND RELATED SERVICES

202-619-0724; longtermcare.gov

Tallahassee Funeral Homes/Related Services

Empath Choices for Care (formerly Project

Grace)

Abbey Funeral Home and Tallahassee Memory

Gardens: 850-562-1518

Helps families create, communicate, and honor

Beggs-Apalachee Funeral Home: 850-942-2929

Have the Talk of a Lifetime

Offers a free guide on how to discuss end of
life decisions and memorialization choices with
loved ones as well as a directory of funeral
providers for each zip code.

See Resources, Page 18

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Welcome
John Buck
We welcome John Buck to the Tallahassee Senior Foundation Board of
Directors. John and his wife Marilyn
own FastSigns on North Monroe, which
employs 12 people. The couple has two
daughters, Abby and Laura, and they
enjoy walking and hiking with their dog
Rooster, and traveling.
The Buck family has visited 41 state
capitals in 13 years! John spent three
years in the U.S. Army as a military
police officer, stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany. He earned a B.A. in
business from the University of Missouri, with emphasis in finance, and a
minor in economics. John worked in the
mutual fund industry after completing
a masters in management from Baker
University.
John is excited to become part of the
foundation board and the board looks
forward to benefitting from his business knowledge and experience in process and service improvements.
John and Marilyn Buck enjoy their first Silver Stars Gala.

BE A KEY HOLDER
Bronze Key Holders
Charles B. Nam; Clifford & Mary
Madsen; Jeanie C. Martin-Armstrong; Betty Soderholm
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
Gold $1,020

Silver $540
Bronze $240
Friend $120

Thank you for being a key to active

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

Friend Key Holders

Ron Kanen; Anne Moon
New and Renewing Members
Gerald Blaisdell & Onez O'Neal;
Faye Crago; Carol Brown; Sylvia D.
Byrd; Louise M. Carpenter; Diane
Carr; Dot Carroll; Charles & Frances
Conaway; Barnette & Laura Cook;
Lorraine A. Coonrod; June T. Cox;
Jon & Carla Cramer; Mary E. Dobbins; Deanna Epley; John & Mary
Gambon, Ph.D.; Sandra F. Genetin;
Kevin Ginty; Gerry Hammond;
Mack & Myra Helms; Jean Hewitt;
Jesse & Rita Hodsdon; Duncan
Hoehn; Patrick Hogan; Linda Husbands; Barbara J. Jackson; Betty D.
Johnson; Dean LaFleur; Ron &
Linda Lee; Royal Logan; James E. &
Susan Mau; Sally McArthur; Janice
Nash; Joseph O'Neil; Allison Orange; Marianne Osborn & Alice

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Plumer; Linda Oxford; James &

Betty Pafford; Patty Parkhurst;
Paula Petrovich; Jennie Petrovski;
Anthony & Angela Polk; Frank &
Peggy Prisciandaro; Anne Rolle;
Mary Salyer; Mary Siebert-Culp;
Elisabeth Spencer; James E. Stephens; Edwin & Pricilla Stevens; Jan
Stralow; Lucy J. Tacot; Lillian A.
Tate; Jack & Florence Taylor; Walter
C. & Patty Ball Thomas; Elmira G.
Valdez; Carrie S. Voich; Sara J.
Wainwright; Tiffanie Webster; Fred
& Charlene Williams ; Dorothy
Williamson; Lois Willman; Bob &
Elaine Woodward; Patricia C. Yates;
Shirley Zahn
Honorarium Donations
In honor of: Tax Aide
By: Lisa Meyer and Sheila Salyer
Memorial Donations
In memory of: Johnnye Luebkemann
Submitted by Geoff Luebkemann

Resources
Continued from Page 17

Phone not available; talkofalifetime.org

Veterans Administration
Provides assistance with certain veterans
burial plots (VA cemeteries) and related
expenses such as flags and headstones,
including those in private cemeteries.
800-827-1000; va.gov
Social Security Administration
Provides a small, one time lump-sum death
payment to eligible spouses or children of
individuals who were receiving social security benefits. Spouses and/or child(ren) may
be entitled to monthly survivors benefits.
866-248-2088; ssa.gov
Organ Donation
Floridas organ, tissue and eye donor registry for those individuals wishing to donate
upon their death. Registration is encouraged even if the donor has the donation
specified on his drivers license.
877-357-4273; donatelifeflorida.org
Anatomical Board
This state program provides donated bodies for the training at universities and
colleges in Florida having medical programs. 800-628-2594; med.ufl.edu/anatbd

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

From left, Lori Swanson and Addie Carroll-Beal are the newest additions to the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation team.

Elda Martinko
Kenyetta Mullins Moye
Carol Thompson-Riley

Center welcomes Addie

Carroll-Beal, Lori Swanson
Addie Carroll-Beal recently joined
the Tallahassee Senior Center staff as a
participant and volunteer services coordinator. She is a member of TSC Advisory Council and a Class #7 graduate of Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders. Addie
serves as a volunteer with many local
non-profit organizations, including coordinating and fundraising for a Pancreatic Cancer Research 5K walk/run annually. Her background includes public sector worksite marketing and employee
benefits. Addie relocated from Los An-

geles to Tallahassee in 1993.

Lori recently joined the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation as a community relations assistant. She also teaches
Pilates and Yoga at Wildwood Presbyterian Church. Her previous background
was in training and development and has
a long history of fundraising and volunteering in the Tallahassee community.
Lori and her husband Mike moved to Tallahassee in 1988 and have three children.
The youngest is enrolled at Florida State
University; two are college graduates.

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

Cornerstone escorts

Abi Moon
Patricia Parkhurst
Annie Rolle
Antonio Terracciano, Ph.D., Geriatrics
Ed Vertuno

NEED A
VACATION?
Allegro Inspired Senior Living has
you in mind.
Allegro has put together a fundraiser to benefit the Tallahassee
Senior Center Foundation.
Choose either a 4 bdr/3bath that
sleeps 10 or 5 bdr/4.5 bath that
sleeps 14, and for $10 you could
have a chance to win a 7-day stay
in Cape San Blas, Florida.
Limited dates apply, for more
information and a chance to win,
please call, Gail McDonald at
668-4004 or gmcdonald@allegroliving.com. The drawing will be
on Aug. 15.

CELEBRATE
SENIORS!
HAVE A TREAT AND BE SWEET
TO THE TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
CENTER!
Allegro will proudly support the
Tallahassee Senior Center as we
EatDrinkand Support Tallahassee Seniors the week of July
11th, 2016. Please support these
local restaurants as they give
back 10 percent of their total
sales for the day:
Mon., July 11th: Krispy Kreme
(both locations) 1300 E. Park
Ave. and 2590 N. Monroe St.
Tue., July 12th: Dairy Queen
2227 North Monroe St. (only)
Wed., July 13th: Wahoo Seafood
Grill 2714 Graves Rd.
Thu., July 14th The Wharf Casual Seafood 6805 Thomasville Rd
(only)
Fri., July 15th Tasty Pastry 1355
Market St.
Sat., July 16th Hopkins Eatery
(all locations) Lake Ella Plazanext to Elder Day Stay; 1415 Market St. & 1208 Capital Circle SE
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Spread the word and help us raise
money for the Tallahassee Senior
Center!

Cornerstone Learning Community third-grade students practice their interview skills for the
Silver Star videos. Sitting are Natalie Strouse, Pandora Flam, Ethan Callender, and Wylie
Wagner. Standing, from left, are Benjamin Clay, Anna Iseman, Gus Ettore, Charlotte Siervogel,
and Reese Bowden.
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