active living sept.-oct. 2015

ActiveLIVING

TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT » SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

The magazine for Tallahassee’s active boomer and senior community

HappyGrandparents Day

Becky Griffin, left, and Tammy Levingston work at the GaP exhibit table at the annual Kidsfest event.

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ABOUT THESENIOR CENTERFor questions or moreinformation on the TallahasseeSenior Center & Foundationactivities and 15 neighborhoodvenues, please contact850-891-4000 or visittalgov.com/seniors. Find and“Like” us at Facebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter. ForLeon County Senior Outreach(a program of the TSCF) andthe LCSO Gazette, visitcms.leoncountyfl.gov/home/departments/senioroutreach orphone 891-4065.

ABOUT THEPUBLICATIONActive Living is a bi-monthlypublication of the TallahasseeSenior Center, 1400 N MonroeSt, Tallahassee, FL 32303.850-891-4000.

Sheila Salyer, Senior ServicesManager, City of Tallahassee;Executive Director, TallahasseeSenior FoundationRosetta Stone Land,Managing EditorMartha Gruender,Coordinating Copy Editor

The mission of TallahasseeSenior Services is to enhancethe independence and qualityof life for seniors andcaregivers througheducational, social,recreational and wellnessopportunities.

Disclaimer of Endorsement:Reference herein to anyspecific commercial products,process, or service by tradename, trademark,manufacturer, or otherwise,does not necessarily constituteor imply its endorsement,recommendation or favoringby Tallahassee Senior Servicesor the Tallahassee SeniorFoundation.

For questions or moreinformation, please contact850-891-4000 or visittalgov.com/seniors. Find and“Like” us on Facebook atFacebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter!

Tallahassee Leon County

The listed presentations, massageand fitness classes at the TallahasseeSenior Center are $2 unless other-wise indicated. We graciously acceptdonations of clean medical equip-ment to share with those in need.Walkers, wheelchairs, canes, adultdiapers, Ensure, shower chairs, etc.Your donation is tax deductible. Forinformation, call 891-4000, 891-4042or visit our website at www.tal-gov.com/seniors.

“Walk With Ease”Mon., Tue. & Wed., Sept. 15 – Oct.22, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. Developed bythe Arthritis Foundation, this pro-gram is for anyone who wants towalk, talk, and have a good timewhile enjoying the benefits of reg-ular (indoor) exercise. Join the groupand join the fun! Facilitated by AreaAgency on Aging.

“CRMC Physicians Speak:Robotic General Surgery:Basic Concepts andApplications”Wed., Sept. 16, 11 a.m. The third ina series of lectures by physicians, Dr.Rodolfo J. Oviedo, MD, imparts hisexpertise about Robotic Surgeryapplications in his surgery practice.The da Vinci Surgical System is asophisticated robotic system de-signed to expand the surgeon’scapabilities and offer a state-of-the-art minimally invasive option formajor surgery. Not to worry —Although it is called a “robot,” itcannot move or operate on its own;the surgeon is 100% in control.Presented by Rodolfo Oviedo, MD.

“Falls PreventionAwareness Expo”Wed., Sept. 23, 9 a.m. – noon.September is Falls PreventionAwareness Month. Join TMH andTSC for a morning of education andscreenings. Find out how YOU canavoid becoming a statistic! Offeredby TMH.

“Pain Relief andRelaxation Clinic”Thur., Sept. 24, 10 am – noon.Learn more about the cause of pain,and experience hands-on pain reliefwith massage and physical therapy.Offered by Centrepointe Rehab PTand Ryan Sullivan, LMT.

“Goldilocks and Medical

Care: How to get it JustRight”

Mon., Sept. 28, 11 a.m. – noon.Program explores the “Less is More”movement in medicine. Understandhow and why we must educatepatients that they can choose toavoid unnecessary and unwantedmedical interventions. Presented byDr. Ken Brummel-Smith, FSU Collegeof Medicine.

“Tools to Quit: A SmokingCessation Workshop”Mon., Oct. 5 & Nov. 2, 2:30 – 4:30p.m.. Attend one of these highlyeffective class/support groups if youare ready to quit smoking now.Nicotine patches provided at nocharge. Offered by Big Bend AHEC.Call 224-1177 to register.

“FAMU Nursing HealthFairs”Thur., Oct. 1 & 8, 9 a.m. – noon.FAMU School of Nursing hosts twohealth fairs that include interactiveand educational exhibits. Learnabout current health issues andchronic disease.

“Beauty is more than SkinDeep”Tue., Oct. 6, 6 – 7 p.m. The benefitsof different treatment options forcosmetic and reconstructive purpos-es! Learn about the newest cuttingedge procedures and services of-fered for improving and repairingthe appearance and function ofyour face. Presented by Dr. Scott

Asher, a fellowship-trained facialplastic surgeon with the Facial &Reconstructive Center, a division ofTallahassee ENT. Refreshments pro-vided.

“Introduction toForgiveness”Wed., Oct. 7, 11 am – noon. For-giveness is one of the most impor-tant things you can do to achieveyour own happiness. Dr. Jim Dincalci,psychotherapist and researcher anddirector of the Forgiveness Founda-tion International, presents a shortsession on how to forgive when youthink you can’t. This precedes amore intensive Lifelong Learningworkshop on the same topic.

“American Cancer Society– Creating a World withMore Birthdays”Wed., Oct. 14, 11 a.m. – noon. Inhonor of Breast Cancer AwarenessMonth (October), AMC presentationon services and programs they offerfor families with cancer, includinginformation, day-to-day help, andvolunteer opportunities.

“Healing ThroughForgiveness: A LifelongLearning workshop”Thur., Oct. 15 & 22, 1:30 – 3:30p.m. In the midst of hurt, pain andresentment, is it possible to forgive?When you have been betrayed,deceived, even abused, can you trulyforgive? Dr. Jim Dincalci, Director ofthe Forgiveness Foundation Interna-tional, says “Yes,” you can. His two-

session workshop will provide anin-depth examination of forgivenessand explore the many hurdles thatprevent people from forgiving.Steps that individuals can take tolearn how to fully forgive will bediscussed. Participants will gaininsights into the many benefits offorgiving – how forgiveness can heala lifetime of hurts, anger, and re-sentments and bring about a peaceof mind. Registration required. $5(50+), $7 others. Call 891-4008 oremail [email protected].

Health ScreeningsTSC Health Suite, 10 a.m. – noonunless noted

BLOOD PRESSUREWed. & Thur., medical volunteers

GLUCOSEEvery Wed., medical volunteers

HEARINGWed., Sept. 9, Audibel

PULSE OXIMETRY Thur., Oct. 1 & Nov. 5

VISION/GLAUCOMAThur., Sept. 17, 10 a.m., Eye Asso-ciates

Massage, Meditation andReiki:

REIKITue., Sept. 22, Oct. 6 & 20, Nov. 310:30 a.m. – noon, Susie Howell,Reiki Master, and Friends

MEDITATION ANDMINDFULNESS GUIDELINESTue., Oct. 6 & Nov. 3, 10:30 – 11:30a.m. Offered one Tuesday each month inconjunction with Reiki, these en-counters introduce you to the se-crets of the timeless art of med-itation. Feel calmer, more focusedand balanced. Taught by LeslieHanks, Yoga Unlimited.

MASSAGETue., Sept. 29, 10 a.m. – noon,Norma Reesor, LMT Thur., Aug 27 & Sept. 24,10 a.m. –noon, Ryan Sullivan, LMT

MASSAGE CLINICThur., Oct., 10 a.m. – noonLively Tech’s Massage Therapy Pro-

Health & Wellness

Dr. Rajagopalan addresses sleep disorders as part of a series offered at TSCby CRMC.

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September is National Senior CenterMonth and senior centers all across thecountry hold special events or celebrateachievements. Tallahassee’s own seniorcenter celebration kicked off with thepopular Active Living Expo. The centerwill also host Senior Foundation Mem-bership Week, Sept.14 – 18, with a perfor-mance by Yellow Dog Dixieland Band on18th from 7 – 8 p.m.

During membership week, Founda-tion board members and staff get to tellthe success stories of center to futuremembers and participants. Those sto-ries showcase how seniors thrive withmaking new friendships and connectingwith other active adults.

Delores Sichrovsky blossomed as anartist after the loss of her husbandFrank. When Frank died, she didn’t wantto live anymore. Delores said, “I was stillalive but I didn’t want to be. He was myeverything.” Fortunately for Delores,her daughter recognized her distressand brought her to TSC. Delores learnednew joy and happiness as she took class-es, made friends, and began painting.“After the ashes,” she said, “I can liveagain with happiness and joy.” Seniorsare happier and healthier when they canescape loneliness.

To age well, adults should continuallychallenge themselves socially, intellec-tually, creatively, and physically. TSCstrives to ensure this opportunity for allparticipants!

The advantages associated with so-cial engagement and the enrichmentthat come with lifelong learning, serveour seniors well. TSC has enjoyed tre-mendous program growth – especiallyover the past three years. Boomers, thenewest generation of seniors, particular-ly clamor to sign up for our annual Life-long Learning Extravaganza – L3X, ourTALL (Tallahassee Active LifelongLeaders) program, and language class-es.

Overall participation in TSC classes,special events and other activities in-

creased by 12% to almost 6,000 partici-pants each month. The most populartrending activities include music – con-certs and ukulele, guitar and singingclasses. There’s also cards and gamesthat include duplicate bridge, canastaand mahjong.

Our arts and crafts programs are cre-ative classes that feature some of the

best instructors in the area. Drawing,oils and acrylics, watercolor, and makingholiday cards keep novice and experi-enced artists busy.

Gena Varn, TSC volunteer coordina-tor, shares that “one of our current par-ticipants experiences an issue with navi-gation but new friends in ceramics makesure she reaches the classroom twice a

week.” Varn continues with the question,“Do you remember when a son broughthis father in and both registered quicklyas participants?” Now his dad and momare both in ceramics class.

It is not uncommon for grandparentsto bring adult children or grandchildrenon our tours. We travel the globe. Fromone-day tours to two-week adventures,TSC travel partners donate ten percentof every tour to our senior program-ming.

Let’s not forget fitness and recreationwith 14-20 percent growth in participa-tion. Exercise is a key to health and well-being for everyone, but certainly withseniors. There are so many success sto-ries in our 33 fitness classes. You’re in-vited to join in at TSC – or at one of our 13neighborhood sites.

Dr. Michael Smith, WebMD ChiefMedical Editor, writes, “We’re doinggreat at living longer, with a record lifeexpectancy in the U.S. of nearly 79 years.If you’re a man that lives to be 65, youcan expect to live another 17 years. A 65-year old woman will likely live another20 years. So, it’s time to stop focusing onthe limitations of aging and turn oursights toward the opportunities that lieahead.”

Celebrating Senior Center success in September

Emily Millett, Advisory Council chair; Shirley Gooding-Butler, Foundation board member; andLinda Roberts, Board President raise a toast to fun.

The cats at lunch in this painting are morethan everyday cats! Each one represents aTSC friend of artist Delores Sichrovsky. Eachhas a distinct personality…perhaps you knowone of these cats?

Rosetta Stone Land


Lifelong Learning classes requireregistration and payment one weekbefore the first class.

Classes are held at the TallahasseeSenior Center and cost is $4 (50+) or$5 others, unless noted.

To register call 891-4008 or email:[email protected].

Exploring the World ofAngels and MiraclesThursdays, Sept. 17 & 24, 1:30– 3:30 p.m.

Location: Westminster Oaks MaguireCenterDr. Elisabeth Stein begins with ahistory of angels in art, literature,music, and philosophy; class evolvesinto a discussion of the unseenworld and its impact on everydaylife. A forum for sharing beliefs andexperiences. $20 (50+), $25 others.

History of Doo WopMusic – Part IMon., Sept. 21 & 28, Oct. 5&12, 6 – 8 p.m.

Part I with Dan Evans gives an over-view of how Doo Wop musicevolved. Start with the Ink Spots andmove to the “bird groups” such asthe Orioles, then to the “cargroups”- the Cadillacs, and more.$20 (50+), $25 others.

The History of Doo WopMusic – Part II

Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23, 6– 8 p.m.

The Civil RightsMovement: Where is itToday?

Thur., Oct. 1, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The Civil Rights Act changed Amer-ica and spawned a movement thathas experienced great achievementbut still faces issues of civil rights.Rev. Dr. Henry Steele facilitates apanel discussion that will explorethis question and more. $7.

Morning Boat CruiseAdventure

Fri., Oct. 2, 9 am – 12:30 p.m.

Explore regional history, ecosystemsand Apalachee Bay -- all part of arelaxing boat tour of the St. Marksand Wakulla Rivers. Follow the pathsof conquistadors, pirates, and Indi-ans and view herons, egrets, andperhaps manatee. End with a picnic.$75 (includes picnic lunch). Meetinglocation TBA.

St. Marks NationalWildlife Guided TourSun., Oct.4, 1 – 5 p.m.

Registrants meet at the RefugeVisitor’s CenterExplore intricacies and nuances ofthe refuge with Park Ranger DavidMoody. Some walking required.Bring camera, water, wear comfort-able shoes. $55.

Mary Shelley and theCreation ofFrankensteinThur., Oct. 8, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

When we think of “Frankenstein,”we usually picture Boris Karloff’s andthe classic horror film. But the novelwas written by a young British ladywho intended it as a philosophicaltreatise about the abuse of modernscience. Class explores the life andwritings of Mary Shelley. $15 (50+),$20 others. Instructor is Dave Rob-inson.

Learning to Forgive

Thur., Oct. 15 & 22, 1:30 – 3:30p.m.

In the midst of hurt, pain and resent-ment, is it possible to forgive? Dr.Jim Dincalci says you can. His work-shop will examine forgiveness, howto do it, and the hurdles involved. $7(50+), $10 others.

Exploring Birds andButterflies

Sun., Oct. 18, 8 a.m. – noon

Location: Fort SanMarcos de Apalache

On this guided field trip with FSU’sDean Jue, search for and identify thepark’s birds and butterflies. Walkingis involved. Bring camera, water,wear comfortable shoes. $55.

The Early History ofFlorida TourismTue., Oct. 20, 6 – 8 p.m.

Join historian Joshua Goodman for ajourney through Florida’s earliestdays as a tourism destination. Learnabout the steamships, grand hotels,and the attractions that establishedFlorida as the place to go for health,relaxation, or adventure. $5 (50+),$7 others.

Events that ChangedHistory: The Birth ofDemocracyThur., Oct. 29, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

View DVD lectures by Dr. Fears as hegives insights into the birth of de-mocracy. Learn about Solon ofAthens and how the founders of theU.S. were impressed with how hecreated a balanced democracy.Lecture also examines how Athensdefended democracy. $5 (50+), $7others.

Developing Charactersand ScenesNov. 12 & 24, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Westminster Oaks MaguireCenterWith help, write a scene that placesyour hero in conflict with the oppo-nent, developing action and dia-logue to create tension that engagesreaders. $20 (50+), $25 others.

BeginningConversational GermanMon., begins Sept. 14, 6 – 8p.m.

Learn from a native German. Thefocus of the course is popular topics,colloquial expressions, practical andreal life language used in everydayconversation.

Lifelong Learning

gram brings you a morning ofrelaxation and pain relief. Pleasereap the benefits while giving thestudents some practical experienceand feedback.

Fitness

MINDFUL MOVEMENT Tue., 11 am – noon, Lori Roberts,certified NIA yoga instructor.

BRAIN – BODY – BALANCE Mon., 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at TSC.Active-aging fall prevention pro-gram specifically created to train—and reverse—many types of aging.Kathy GilbertTue., 10 – 11 a.m., Optimist Park.Kathy Gilbert Tue., 1 – 2 p.m., SouthWoodCommunity Center, $5. WendyBarberWed., 2 – 3 p.m. at Allegro. KathyGilbert

CHAIR YOGAFri., 11 a.m. – noon. A gentleyoga workout for increased mobil-ity, bladder control, self-esteem,and mental focus. Certified YogaInstructor Bridget Welch.

LIFE EXERCISETue. and Thur., 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.,instructor Pomeroy Brinkley. Dy-namic workout consisting of aero-bics, light weights, stretching,strengthening and balance exer-cises. Suitable for everyone.

TAI CHIWed. and Fri., 10 – 11 a.m.

ZUMBA® GOLD Thur., 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., $5 (50+),$7 others

YOGAMon. and Wed., 5:30 – 7 p.m.,certified yoga instructor PamelaHunter. Vigorous practice foradults including poses, relaxation,and mediation. Wear comfortableclothes and bring yoga mat (if youhave one). $10 (50+), $12 others.

Neighborhood FitnessSites

Each class $2 (50+), $3 others.

ALLEGRO4501 Shannon Lakes Dr W

Brain, Body, Balance: Wed., 2 – 3p.m. with Kathy Gilbert.

BRADFORDVILLE FITNESSNOTE: held at Bannerman Cross-ing, 6668 Thomasville Rd, Unit 14Senior FitnessBeginners: Tue. & Thur., 10:30 –11:15 a.m.Intermediate: Tue. & Thur., 11:30am – 12:30 p.m.Afternoon Class: Tue. & Thur., 1 –2 p.m.

CHAIRES-CAPITOLA DOROTHYC. SPENCE COMMUNITYCENTERSenior Fitness: Mon., Wed. & Fri.,8:30 – 9:30 a.m.Seated Fitness: Tue. & Thur., 9:30– 10:30 a.m.

FORT BRADEN COMMUNITYCENTERSenior Fitness: Mon. & Wed.,10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITYCENTERSuper Seniors Fitness with EdwinaMartin Tue., Wed. & Thur., 10 – 11 a.m.(no charge)

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITYCENTERMindful Movement: Moving forBetter Balance Thur., 11 a.m. – noon (throughSeptember only)

LAKE JACKSON COMMUNITYCENTERMindful MovementThur., 1 – 2 p.m.Miccosukee Community CenterSenior Fitness Tue. & Thur., 11:15 a.m. – noon

OPTIMIST PARK, 1355INDIANHEAD DRIVEBrain, Body, BalanceTue., 10 –11 a.m. with KathyGilbert.Brain-Body-Balance NEW!!!

SOUTHWOOD COMMUNITYCENTERBrain – Body - BalanceTue., 1 – 2 p.m. $5 requestedTaught by Wendy Barber

WOODVILLE COMMUNITYCENTERSenior Fitness: Mon. & Wed., 8:30– 9:30 a.m.

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August of 2015 marked the 11th anni-versary of Southside Senior Services.During those eleven years, TSC pro-grams offered a wide variety of healthand wellness, fitness, lifelong learningand social opportunities for residents onthe Southside of Tallahassee.

To have a more direct, positive impacton participants’ health and wellness,Southside Outreach will now offer an in-novative wellness series and two Well-ness Fairs. While we continue to offerprograms at Jake Gaither and JackMcLean Community Centers, we areadding a new location in October.

Our Wellness Circle at the OliverCommunity Center kicks off on October5, at 10:30 a.m. These casual, one-hourprograms offer coffee, snacks, a presen-tation and health screenings. Transpor-tation will be provided within the com-munity if needed.

Also in October, our new “MindfulLiving for Better Health” series will de-but at Jake Gaither Community Center.Each series offers six weekly classes tohelp participants develop lifestylechanges that will have a positive impacton their health and happiness.

Mindfulness is the practice of beingaware in the present moment which cangreatly reduce destructive, habitual re-actions to stress. Recent scientific stud-ies have shown that more than 70% ofdoctor visits are due to stress-related is-sues, and stress is linked to the six lead-ing causes of death.

Emphasis of the program are onsmall, manageable lifestyle change: nu-trition, physical activity, emotions andrelaxation. The Mindful Living serieswill be offered four times during theyear.

Class size is limited to provide indi-vidual participants with the tools theyneed to integrate these healthy changesinto their lifestyle. Health screeningswill be offered and a nutritious lunchserved in each of the series’ six classes.Advance registration is required. $2 sug-gested for each class. Contact ToniWalmsley, Southside Program Coordina-tor at 891-4009 for more information.

New programs coming to Southside Senior ServicesToni WalmsleyTallahassee Senior Center

Sylvester Shields buddies up with LCSO deputy Jessica Ikner at the Fort Braden Lunch & Learn.

MINDFUL LIVING FOR BETTERHEALTH

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER801 Bragg Drive., 891-3940Wed, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Mindful Living for Better Health

Advanced registration required. For addition-al information call 891-4009 or email [email protected].

WELLNESS CIRCLES

JAKE GAITHER COMMUNITY CENTER801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940Wed., Sept. 16, 11 a.m. – noon

JACK MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819Tue, Sept 8, 11 a.m. – noon Tue, Oct 13, 11 a.m. – noon Tue, Nov 10, 11 a.m. – noon

OLIVER HILL COMMUNITY CENTER2710 Country Club Drive, 877-5468Mon., Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Mon., Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

LEON COUNTY SENIOROUTREACH

LUNCH & LEARNS, LIFELONG LEARNINGAll Lunch & Learns are 10:30 am – 12:30 p.m.and offer lively and engaging programs foradults 55+. Each includes exhibitors, healthscreenings and information, and lunch. Theseevents are a program of the Tallahassee Sen-ior Center & Foundation, funded by the LeonCounty Board of County Commissioners. $6.

BRADFORDVILLE LUNCH & LEARN ATWILDWOOD PRESBYTERIAN FELLOWSHIPHALL100 Ox Bottom Road.Wed., Oct. 14

LIFELONG LEARNING AT BRADFORDVILLE(at Bannerman Crossing, 6668 ThomasvilleRoad, Unit 14)“The World Was Never the Same: Events thatChanged History.”

Fridays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 20, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.Class features DVD lectures from the GreatCourses series. $3 per class. No registrationrequired. For information, call Susan Davis at891-4065.

CHAIRES-CAPITOLA LUNCH & LEARN ATDOROTHY C. SPENCE COMMUNITYCENTER4768 Chaires Cross Road.Tue., Sept. 22 & Oct 27

FORT BRADEN LUNCH & LEARN AT FORTBRADEN COMMUNITY CENTER16387 Blountstown Hwy.Tue., Sept. 15 & Oct. 20

LAKE JACKSON LUNCH & LEARN AT LAKEJACKSON COMMUNITY CENTERHuntington Oaks Plaza, 3840 N. Monroe St.,Suite 301.Thur., Sept 17 & Oct 15Canasta, Cards and GamesTuesdays, 1 – 4 p.m., $1 per classLifelong Learning at Lake Jackson“Broadway Musicals”Mondays, Oct. 12 – Nov. 2, 10 a.m. – noonClass features DVD lectures from the GreatCourses series. $3 per class. No registrationrequired. For information, call Susan Davis at891-4065.

MICCOSUKEE LUNCH & LEARN ATMICCOSUKEE COMMUNITY CENTER13887 Moccasin Gap RoadThur., Oct 1 (Field trip, no L&L) & Nov 5

BUS TO WALMARTOct. 2 & Nov. 6Miccosukee Computer ClassesAt Miccosukee Community Center: Sept. 18 &Oct. 9, 16 & 23

WOODVILLE LUNCH & LEARN ATWOODVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER8000 Old Woodville RoadThur., Oct. 8

Leonard Forbes talks with Kathy Geddingsfrom Big Bend Hospice at the MiccosukeeLunch & Learn.


COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY

Interested in taking computer classes?Please fill out an application located atTSC reception to express your skill level.If you have your own laptop, you are wel-come to bring it to class.Reserve your space now. Contact [email protected] or call 891-4008.Note: If there are multiple dates listedthat is how many times the class is meet-ing.

MENTOR UP

Wed., Sept. 23 & Oct. 284:30 – 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 – 6:30 pmAre you taking full advantage of yourcell phone, tablet, e-reader or laptop?Would you like to learn about Skype,Facebook, and other types of socialmedia? Join AARP and Leon High stu-dents in this free session. Registration isrequired; space is limited. Please callLeslie Spencer at 850-577-5165 to sign upor for more information. Hosted at theTallahassee Senior Center.

MICROSOFT WORD - BASIC

Tue., Wed. & Thur., Sept. 22, 23, 24, 29,30 & Oct. 15:30 – 7:30 pmLearn the basics of Microsoft Word in sixsessions. Please bring a flash drive. $12(50+) or $18 others) for the entire course.Advance registration and payment re-quired 850-891-4008. Space is limited.

MICROSOFT EXCEL - BASIC

Tue., Wed. and Thur., October 20, 21, 22,27, 28 & 295:30 – 7:30 pmLearn the basics of Microsoft Excel insix sessions. Please bring a flash drive.$12 (50+) or $18 (non-Seniors) for the en-tire course. Preregistration and pay-ment required 850-891-4008 and space islimited.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Please bring your camera with a chargedbattery and your camera manual toclass. $5 (50+), $7 others. To register,please contact Kristy at 891-4008. Addi-tional information can be found at: http://www.maf1.com/dcc/.

BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Wed., Sept. 30, Oct. 21, & Dec. 96:30 – 9 p.m.This class is for beginners. Learn basicfunctions of your digital camera: on/off,battery and memory card, using scenemodes, about flash and uploading im-ages to your computer. This class also in-

cludes the topics of ISO, white balance,exposure value, camera metering andmore.

ADVANCE DIGITAL-DSLR-TRAVELPHOTOGRAPHY

Wed., Oct. 7 & 286:30 – 9 p.m.Review of ISO, white balance, exposurevalue, color temperature, program - ap-erture - shutter modes, metering such asweighted or spot and other advancedfunctions. Lighting techniques, imagearrangement, time-of-day photographytripod management and many other top-ics discussed.Tricks and techniques include shootingfrom a speeding car, catching a rainbow,shooting in snow and taking photos indark areas (such as churches). Class in-cludes previous content from the DigitalSingle Lens Reflex (DSLR) class andTravel Photography.

PAINT SHOP PRO FUNDAMENTALS

Wed., Nov. 46:30 – 9 p.m.Please bring your laptop.The editing software, Paint Shop Pro,also known as PSP, should be loaded onyour device. It is desirable to have one of

the PSP versions X5 through X7. Basicsoftware such as Picasa does not qualifyfor this class but users of Photo Ele-ments may find this class very useful.PSP is easy to use with an extremelyshort learning curve. If you have Pho-toshop software and want to learn someof the techniques covered, you will bene-fit from this session because the editingconcepts are virtually identical in Pho-toshop and PSP.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Wed., Dec. 26:30 – 9 p.m.Class reviews different situations –tricks and techniques: Techniques suchas shooting from a speeding car, catch-ing a rainbow, shooting in snow, and cap-turing photos in dark areas such aschurches. This class now includes previ-ous content from the Digital Single LensReflex (DSLR) class and Travel Photog-raphy. Of special note for Computer & Technol-ogy classes: If there are multiple classdates listed, that is how many times theclass meets – sorry, you cannot select asingle date. The following six-weekcourses are $12 (50+), $18 others. Regis-ter with [email protected] orcall 891-4008. Reserve now, space limit.

COMPUTER CLASSES

Tina Niggel and TSC photography instructor Dr. Mike Francis enjoy the Old Armory’s 80thbirthday bash.

2015 BOOMER ACADEMYWORKSHOP FALL SERIES SEPTEMBER: “NATIONAL PARKS” With Maureen Haberfeld, Adjunct Prof ofEarth Science & Geology, TCC Mon., Sept. 14, 6-7:30 p.m. at Buca di Beppo(Governor Square Mall) OR Sat., Sept. 19, 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Hopkins Eatery(Market Square) OCTOBER: “TALKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR” With Kenneth Brummel-Smith, MD, Dept. ofGeriatrics, FSU College of Medicine Mon., Oct. 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Buca di Beppo(Governor Square Mall) OR Sat., Oct. 10, 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Hopkins Eatery(Market Square) NOVEMBER: “LIVING LONGER, LIVINGSMARTER”With Theresa Chase, Consuelo Rushing, VickiSims & Twyla Sketchley, FL Bar Board CertifiedElder Law Attorney (Nov. 2 presentation) Mon., Nov. 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Buca di Beppo(Governor Square Mall) OR Sat., Nov. 7, 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Hopkins Eatery(Market Square)To Register: Call 1-877-926-8300 toll-free, orgo to:https://aarp.cvent.com/FLBoomerAcademy-Fall2015Attendance is free; refreshments served.For more information, contact Leslie Spencerat 850-577-5165 or [email protected] is hosted by the Tallahassee SeniorCenter and sponsored by AARP.

INSTRUCTORS NEEDEDThe Tallahassee Senior Center is seeking qual-ified computer instructors in the followingareas:» Basic Computer Instruction » iPad » Introduction to the Internet and E-mail » Android Operating System- Phone or TabletPlease express your interest to Kristy Carter at(850) 891-4008 or [email protected].

OKTOBERFEST

Wed., Oct. 217 – 8 p.m.Ladies break out yourDirndl (dress) andgentlemen your Leder-hosen (leather pants)and kick up your healsto the sounds of Ger-man music provided byTCC band members.Join us for Brezeln(pretzels) and bever-ages as we dance thenight away. $5 at thedoor.

Upcomingspecialevents


New communications coordinatorWelcome Audrey Byrne. Audrey is TSC’s newcommunications coordinator. Inspired by TSCclasses, programs and events, she looksforward to getting to know our participantsand board and council members. Audreyserved as Development Officer/GrantCoordinator/Writer at the FSU Foundation,has a Master’s Degree in Urban & RegionalPlanning (with a minor in CommunityDevelopment) from FSU, and brings sevenyears of experience working nonprofits andlocal and state government.

SPORTS TRAINING FACILITIES

ARCHERY

Beau Turner Center, 9194 S. Jefferson Hwy.,LaMont, FL 32344 http://btycc.org/Tallahassee Archery Center, 2784 Capital CircleNE. 850-385-1323 www.tallahasseear-chery.com/Tallahassee Bow Hunters, www.bigbendar-chery.com/ or contact Ken Campbell at 850-668-4437Tallahassee Indoor Shooting, 499 Capital CircleSW, 850-727-4867 www.tallyindoorshooting-.comTalon Training Group, 550 Commerce Blvd,Midway, FL 850-597-7550 www.talontraining-group.com/

BAG TOSS

Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.,Tue. & Thur, 10:30 – noon; 2:15 – 4:15 p.m.

BASKETBALL SHOOTING SKILLS

The following gyms are available for practicehttp://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-cc-in-dex.aspx Jack McLean Community Center 891-2504 Tue.– Fri., 9 a.m. – noonJake Gaither Community Center 891-3940Mon. – Fri., noon – 1 p.m.Lawrence-Gregory Community Center 891-3910 Mon. – Thur., 9 a.m. – noonSue McCollum (Lafayette) Community Center891-3946 Tue., 9 a.m. – noon; Thur., 9 – 10:30a.m.Walker Ford Community Center 891-3970Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. – noon

BOWLING

Capital Lanes, 820 Capital Circle NE, 850-422-2695 www.bowlsrc.com/Crenshaw (FSU) Lanes, 75 N. Woodward Ave.,850-644-1819 http://union.fsu.edu/crenshawSeminole Bowl, 1940 W. Tennessee St., 850-561-0894 www.bowlsrc.com/

GOLF

Hilaman Golf Course, 2737 Blair Stone Rd.,850-891-2560 www.talgov.com/parks/parks-golf-index.aspxJake Gaither, 801 Bragg Dr., 850-891-3942www.talgov.com/parks/parks-golf-index.aspxDon Veller Seminole Golf Course, 2550 Potts-damer St., 850-644-2582 www.seminolegolf-course.com/Wildwood Golf Resort, 3896 Coastal Hwy. 98Crawfordville, FL 32327, 850-926-4653 athttp://innatwildwood.com/Wildwood-Golf-Resort-Crawfordville-Florida.shtml

HORSESHOES

Forest Meadows, 4750 N Meridian Rd., 850-

891-3920 http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-tennis-news.aspx Jack McLean Community Center (see listingabove)

PICKLEBALL

Tallahassee Senior Center, (address above),Wed., noon – 4 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.or Glen Howe at 850-891-3920 http://www.tal-gov.com/parks/parks-tennis-pickleball.aspx Jack McLean, Mon. 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; or GlenHowe at 850-891-3920 Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Community Center891-3946 Open Play: Wed. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Reservation: Mon. & Fri. 9 a.m. – noon, $10 per1.5 hr.

POWER LIFTING

Premier Health and Fitness, 3521 Maclay Blvd.850-431-2348 or JoAnne Suggs at 850-431-4825www.tmh.org/PremierHealthFitnessCenter

SWIMMING

Leslie Adams at [email protected] or

visit http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-aquat-ics-aqua.aspx or 850-891-4904

TABLE TENNIS

Tallahassee Senior Center (address above), Tue.& Thur., 2:15 – 4:15 p.m.Willy Leparulo at [email protected] 850-445-0780, Tue. at 7 p.m. fsutableten-nis.com

TENNIS

http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-tennis-index.aspx Forest Meadows (address above)Tom Brown Park Tennis Center (address above)Winthrop Park Tennis Center (address above)or Glen Howe at 850-891-3920 or 850-891-

3980.

TRACK AND FIELD

To get involved in the running community; goto www.gulfwinds.org for more information.

BOWLING BENEFIT

Throughout the summer Allegro sponsored ALeague of Our Own as a benefit event for theTallahassee Senior Center. McDonald proudlyannounces that “Allegro loves the SeniorCenter and our donation from the summerbowling fun totals $5755.50 (this includesCapital Lanes donation of $3.00 per person perweek - $3585.00, 50/50 drawings - $902, andVisiting Angels $ for strikes - $1268.50).Allegro’s gifting to TSC for 2015 will near$8,900.00. Sheila Salyer, manager of the seniorcenter, commented upon the news, “We areso thankful to Allegro for their support ofsenior programming. They are an awesomepartner. It’s with these strong alliances that wecan offer the best classes and activities at thecenter and neighborhood sites like Allegro.”

Capital City Games

It’s near the end of summer and Gail McDonald of Allegro can exhale. Throughout the summer Allegro sponsored A League of Our Own as abenefit event for the Tallahassee Senior Center. McDonald proudly announces that “Allegro loves the Senior Center and our donation from thesummer bowling fun totals $5755.50” (this includes Capital Lanes donation of $3 per person per week — $3,585.00, 50/50 drawings — $902, andVisiting Angels $ for strikes — $1,268.50).

MARK YOUR CALENDARGet Ready for the Capital City SeniorGames!March 8 – 14, 2016



The roots of Tallahassee’s KermitBrown in Florida and his archery com-petition date back to a time when bowhunting was a way to secure food tosurvive.

When his ancestors, the Mashburnfamily, arrived on the East Coast ofAmerica in the late 1600s, bows andarrows put food on the table. Fast for-ward over 300 years and Brown uses abow for recreational purposes to keepfit, keep his concentration skills sharp,and win Senior Games medals.

The Mashburn family roots are welldocumented. They settled on the Eastcoast in 1698 and over the years spreadout through North Georgia and some-time in the 1700’s into Florida. Duringthe 20 years the area was under Britishrule (1763-1783) people were encour-aged to settle in what is now Florida.

A Florida native who has never livedsouth of Gainesville, Brown settled inTallahassee in 1976. In his youth in Apa-lachicola and Jacksonville, he becamefamiliar with the bow and arrow as ascout to earn a merit badge. He pickedit up every now and then to “shoot atpie plates,” over the years. Only afterretirement and an injury did he beginto shoot competitively.

A fall that broke the femur bone inhis leg, leading to hip replacementsurgery, sent him to the range to be-come a competitive archer. “I’ve al-ways been active playing volleyball andcycling but the injury sidelined me,” hesaid. “I thought archery would be agood outlet and started studying thesport and began practicing more andmore.”

Brown claims archery is a sport ofconsistency and concentration relyingon upper body strength. To produce thesame result each time, an archer mustdraw the bowstring back the same wayeach time for the same velocity to trav-el the required distance. His events areshot from 40, 50 and 60 yards.

“It’s a great sport for people of anyage,” he said. “All you have to do ismatch the bow with the strength of thearcher. Whether it’s women, men oryouth shooters, any bow can shoot anarrow 60 yards. I’ve seen shooters whoare in wheelchairs and walking onwalkers.”

During his professional career,Brown worked in museums as an exhib-it builder. The skills he learned at theMuseum of Natural History in Gaines-ville and the State of Florida Museumof History in Tallahassee have providedhim the skills to document not only hisfamily history but his archery perfor-mance history.

Since 2011, Brown has competed in21 tournaments, in barebow recurveevents, in Florida, Georgia and Ala-bama and traveled to the 2013 NationalSenior Games in Cleveland and the 2015National Games in Minnesota. Hekeeps a journal of his practice sessionsin an open field at a neighborhoodchurch and since March 2011 he hasshot 52,597 arrows, approximately 1,000a month, and another 2,104 in compet-itive matches.

Over the last five years, Brown’sscores in the barebow recurve eventsin the Florida Senior Games and Sun-shine State Games have averaged in thehigh 400s. To win a bronze medal at the2015 National Senior Games, Brownshot a two day total of 1054, topping 500both days with a 548 and 506. Besideshis 50,000 practice arrows, Brown picksup tips from fellow archers duringcompetitions.

“I try to learn something every timeI shoot,” he said. “At Senior Gamesevents, the participants don’t feelthreatened by one another and willmention things to you to improve. Atthe National Senior Games, I shot thesecond day with the guys who finishedahead of me. One of them pointedsomething out to me to use and I start-ed working on his tip.”

The early Mashburn settlers wouldcertainly be proud of Kermit Brown’swork ethic and willingness to learnfrom others. After all, they had to workhard to survive and learn from thenatives in their new home.

Archery medalist Kermit Brown talks bow shooting historyNick Gandy

Kermit Brown (center) brings the bronze home!

Kermit Brown with Senior Games medal.


It was a rockin’ birthday bash for the Old Armory’s 80th cele-bration.

The grand ole building has been home to the NationalGuard, Tumbling Tots, and a meeting place for a boys rifleclub and home to the Tallahassee Senior Center.

Last month it was a reunion for all. Pure Platinum entertainedand enthusiastic dancers whirled and twisted to ’50s and ’60stunes.

Capital Health Plan’s Teri Cariota (l) and Donna Wells sell tickets to birthday goers.

Foundation president Linda Roberts (l) and Deck the Halls silent auction chair Melanie Carsonget together and make time to not only enjoy this event but to chat about the year’s holidayfundraiser.

Happy, happy80th birthday

It appears board member Elda Martinko (r) surrenders when actually she and fellow board member Jill Sandler“man” the bar.

Dana Bowermeister takes in her first event as a recent retireefrom TSC. She’s enjoying the evening with husband Tommy.Both Bowermeisters also volunteer at the center.


It appears board member Elda Martinko (r) surrenders when actually she and fellow board member Jill Sandler“man” the bar.

Dana Bowermeister takes in her first event as a recent retireefrom TSC. She’s enjoying the evening with husband Tommy.Both Bowermeisters also volunteer at the center.

It’s a Red Hat night for Margaret Downs andKathleen Rose.

Decked out and celebrating are TSC’s RuthNickens, left, with Adam and Leslie Spencer.Leslie is Associate State Director for Advocacyfor AARP – provider of the cake for the OldArmory’s and Social Security’s 80th birthdays.

Novella Dandridge and her friends find that 80th birthdays make for a fun time.

Pure Platinum’s Lisa Wells belts out asong…much to the pleasure of the crowd!

USA Dance members Michael Webb andKaren Ashworth show style on the city’slargest wooden dance floor.

There just isn’t a time when Nancy Graham (l)can’t find something to make her day evenbrighter and Sara Jean Wainwright says justthe perfect thing, at the perfect time, to getthe perfect laugh for the camera.


It was April in 1992 when JohnnyeLuebkemann became the third Directorof the Tallahassee Senior Center. Al-ready familiar with Center programs asthe Coordinator for Senior Services,Johnnye worked to bring state-wide rec-

ognition to this Center for active adults.Luebkemann’s interest in seniors origi-nated with her volunteer service withMeals on Wheels, and later her workwith the Area Agency on Aging. No new-comer to senior services, she continuedto focus on additional activities and spe-cial events through the next four years.

Luebkemann was a class act. She lefta solid base of programming for other di-

rectors to follow. There was also humor:She left a big button that said “GrowingOld is not for Sissies!”

Johnnye Luebkemann passed awayAugust 12, 2015. This dynamic lady willbe missed. Sheila Salyer, current direc-tor of TSC, said, “I know I will miss John-nye and so will many of our aging net-work friends and our older seniors. Shewas always available anytime I needed

her. Some things happen only in a SeniorCenter, and many times I just needed toknow if the circumstance were normalor not.”

To contribute in memory of JohnnyeLuebkemann, donations may be sent tothe TSC Foundation, 1400 N. Monroe St.,Tallahassee, FL 32303. A star will beplaced on our Star Wall in recognition ofher outstanding and selfless service.

Senior Center says goodbye to late director Johnnye Luebkemann wasTSC director 1992-1996

land at the Gastineau wharf — whereyou’ll find a heroic-size bronze sculptureof Patsy Ann. Bright flowers and somebenches surround the statue. Take timeto sit and gaze upon the water, just asPatsy Ann did for years. Near the statuea sign proclaims, “Welcome to Juneau,Alaska.”

The area’s other “must see” is Men-denhall Glacier, a part of the TongassNational Forest. I learned the glacier is13 miles long, almost one-half-mile wideand up to 1,800 feet deep. Stop at Men-denhall Glacier Visitor Center for ampleinformation about the glacier’s trails,waterfalls, streams, ice caves, overlook,boardwalk and serene Mendenhall Lake.

It is cold, quiet and crisply desolate atthe glacier, so the sudden calving –pieces of the glacier breaking away – isstartling as it pierces the silence. Theglacial ice is striated with blue, likeveins or ball point pen marks. It is stun-ning here, but it feels remote, almostalien, like another planet. Then, a littlebird blithely hitches a ride on a calved,floating chunk of ice, and you feel gladthat this stark, regal beauty is part ofAmerica.

Juneau’s land size, 2,700+ squaremiles, makes it the second largest city inthe United States. (Jacksonville, by com-parison, is ranked 5th, with a land area of740 square miles.) Located below MountJuneau in Gastineau Channel in the Alas-kan Panhandle, Juneau is accessibleonly by boat or plane. Still, it’s worth avisit.

This is “the place” for fishing, sight-

Way up north, Alaska’s capital city ofJuneau possesses scenic beauty, an af-finity for the arts, and two “must see” at-tractions. On my travels, I see a lot ofmystery and majesty. A few things real-ly stick out in my memory. Perhaps be-cause we recently celebrated NationalDog Day, the story of Patsy Ann comesquickly to mind? It’s been awhile sincemy Alaska adventure but Patsy Ann re-mains a Juneau highlight.

If you have a canine family memberor simply love dogs, you’ll love the hero-ic-size bronze statue of Patsy Ann locat-ed at Juneau’s dock. Here, you’ll learnthe story of Patsy Ann, a terrier whocame with her family to Juneau in 1929when she was a puppy. She was deaf andshe didn’t bark. Her family abandonedher. Orphaned, Patsy Ann roamed thedowntown area – especially the docks -during day, and slept at the Longshore-man’s hall at night. She belonged to no-body and everybody.

In spite of Patsy Ann’s deafness, shewas able to “hear” an incoming ship asfar as a half-mile away. Patsy Ann wouldrepeatedly sit at the dock and wait towelcome arriving ships. Accordingly, in1934, Juneau’s mayor Goldstein pro-claimed Patsy Ann “the official caninegreeter of Juneau, Alaska.” When PatsyAnn died in 1942, the locals placed herlittle body into a wooden casket and low-ered it into Gastineau Channel.

So she’s not forgotten, the city builtPatsy Ann Square — a small patch of

ing bears, whales and eagles, and explor-ing America’s remote geographical gem.Just ask TSC’s Tina Niggel about theirwhale watching expedition just weeksago.

For more information on Juneausights and activities, contact the city’sConvention and Visitors Bureau at 888-581-2201; http://www.traveljuneau.com.Interested in traveling to Alaska inde-pendently or on a group tour? The Talla-hassee Senior Center can assist. CallTSC at 850 891-4004.

Editor’s Note: Roberta Sandler is afreelance journalist and member of theSociety of American Travel Writers.

Going North?Find majesty inglaciers, whales Roberta Sandler

MENDENHAL GLACIER VISITOR’S CENTER

Mendenhal Glacier in all its majesty.

MENDENHAL GLACIER VISITOR’S CENTER

Gastineau Channel in the Alaskan Panhandle,is “the place” for fishing, sighting bears,whales and eagles, and exploring.


TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER

Tours open to all travelers; all tours benefitTSC. Call 891-4004.The Senior Center requests that you completea participation form prior to all tours.

TRAVEL LEADERS

Please call Joanie at 850-701-3745 or Rosetta at850-891-4004 or 850-509-4720 to book any oftours.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, ALHAMBRADINNER THEATRE

Music and Lyrics by Dolly PartonOct. 17, $103 per person Wait List ONLYYou’ve probably seen this funny movie, go seethis funny musical that is even better!Enjoy watching three women; an overworkedoffice manager, a jilted wife and an objectifiedsecretary, conspire to get rid of their horribleboss. All money due September 17.

WALK AMONG WOLVES

Nov. 3 (only a few seats left)$96 pp Seacrest Wolf Preserve brings you up close andpersonal with Grey, Artic and British Columbiawolves. Cuddle a skunk and watch playfulArtic foxes in the small animal area…whereraccoons and other critters also show off theirantics. Then it’s on to Falling Waters State Parkfor a Honey Baked Picnic. Money due by Octo-ber 1.

“RAGTIME” THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

Nov. 16 – 17$286 pp double, $335 single» Macon» 1910 Neel House » St. Joseph Catholic Church » The Grand Opera House for production ofragtime » The Hay » Georgia Olive Farm. All Money due October 20.

FLORIDA CHRISTMAS TOUR

Dec. 11 & 12$270 pp double, $320 single NON-REFUND-ABLE $50 deposit due by September 3.» The Singing Christmas Trees in Orlando» Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales » St. Augustine Scenic Boat Ride. COACH TOURS with Emerald Coast GroupTo book, call Rick TOLL FREE at 844-333-6763or Rosetta at 891-4004 or 850-509-4720.

LANCASTER PENNSYLVANIA WITH ATASTE OF HERSHEY

Oct. 18 – 24 All inclusive price! Per person/double $1495 ($50 off if paid in full at book-ing. For payment schedule, call Rick. 844-333-6763)» Chocolate World» Tour of Hershey» QVC» Kitchen Kettle Village

» Amish foods» Mennonite Welcome Center for TabernacleMovie and Display» Amish shops» Hershey Farms.

COLLETTE VACATIONS TOURS

ALL Collette Vacations tours include RoundtripAir from Tallahassee, Fees/Surcharges andHotel Transfers. Call Rosetta at 891-4004 or850-509-4720. Visit talgov.com/seniors/toursand access video tours.

NORTHERN SPAIN

Oct. 16 – 28, 2015 Price begins at $4,249 » Madrid» Prado Museum » La Rioja» Winery Tour & Tasting» Pamplona» San Sebastián » Bilbao » Guggenheim Museum» Santander » Santillana del Mar» Picos de Europa » Covadonga, Oviedo » Santiago de Compostela» Avila

IRISH SPENDOR

Oct. 29 – Nov. 5, 2015

Price begins at $2,999 » Dublin» Guinness Storehouse» Blarney Castle » Killarney » Dingle Peninsula» Cliff of Moher» Domoland Castle» Whiskey Distillery

2016 TOURS

NEW

ISLANDS OF NEW ENGLAND

May 12 - May 19, 2016Price begins at $2,579» Providence» Newport, Boston » Cranberry Bog » Plymouth Rock » Cape Cod » Martha’s Vineyard » Nantucket» Hyannis » Provincetown» Whale Watch or Sand Dunes » Lobster Dinner

ALASKA & THE YUKON

Aug. 14 – 26, 2016With early booking bonus price begins at$6,049 Note: This is a land tour and does not offer a

cruise. Price includes airfare from and returnto TLH.» Anchorage» Tok» Whitehorse (Yukon)» Skagway» Dawson City » Fairbanks» Denali

COLORADO ROCKIES, HISTORICALTRAINS & 4 NAT’L PARKS

Durango – Experience the Wild WestSept. 2 – 10, 2016 Price begins at $2,989» Ride aboard the famous Durango & Silver-ton Narrow Gauge Railroad through south-western Colorado’s San Juan Mountains » Journey on the world’s highest cog railroadto Pike’s Peak, a stunning backdrop for Colora-do Springs» Mesa Verde National Park» Arches and Canyon Lands National Parks.

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FESTIVAL

Oct. 6 – 12, 2016Price begins at $2,649 » Balloon Fiesta» Albuquerque National Museum of NuclearScience & History» Indian Pueblo Cultural Center » Turquoise Traid » Santa Fe» Cooking school

2015 Tours

After nine fabulous years at TSC, Rosetta Stone Land is retiring. She joined as communicationscoordinator in January of 2007. In addition to publicizing the center’s activities and mission, afew years ago she reintroduced our travel program and enjoyed taking it to greater heights.She may not be in her office, but we’ll see her “on the road.”

Travelers (seated, l to r) Gertie Baker, LottieHadley and Mildred Glenn find Bebopped atthe Sock Hop entertaining…especially whenjoined by the play’s tall handsome DJ.

Storyteller, Linda Schuyler Ford, entertains the GaP children at Tom Brown Park with a varietyof favorites.

Grandparents Day is special to allgrandparents, but it is especially signifi-cant for grandparents who are rearinggrandchildren. There are more than2,000 grandparents in Leon County whoare the primary caregivers for theirgrandchildren. And that number isgrowing every year. As an alternative tofoster care, grandparents often take onthe role of primary caregiver, eithertemporarily or permanently, to fill thegap created by family circumstancessuch as death or illness of the parent,abandonment or neglect, teen pregnan-cy, incarceration, mental illness, orchanging economic factors.

Even though grandparents willinglytake on the role of primary caregiver tokeep their families together, it still canmean a completely different lifestyle forthem. It is not the retirement that manyplanned. Often, grandparents need to

continue working instead of retiring.Raising grandchildren can be sociallyisolating – for both the grandparents andthe grandchildren. It can also be difficultto find the necessary resources. TheGrandparents as Parents (GaP) programwas designed to meet these needs. Theprogram provides camaraderie for cus-todial grandparents and connects themto the services they may need.

GaP grandparent, Suzanne Parke, en-joys coming to GaP meetings to gatherinformation on community activitiesand resources, but mostly she attendsfor the socialization. “It feels so good toknow that there are others out there inthe same situation of raising their grand-children, and can understand whatyou’re going through.”

And our events are fun! GaP sponsorsfield trips, picnics and parties for bothgrandparents and grandchildren. Butthe mainstay of GaP are the monthlysupport luncheons which include educa-tional presentations, health educationand screenings, access to legal services,advocacy, information and referral tocommunity resources.

GaP is a program of the TallahasseeSenior Foundation funded by the LeonCounty Commission and donations. Formore information about the GaP Pro-gram please call Karen Boebinger at 891-4027 or email at [email protected].

Grandparents as Parentshelps support caregiversKaren Boebinger

GAP SUPPORT LUNCH Wed., Sept. 30 and Wed., Oct. 28, noon– 1:30 p.m. Leon County Public Library,200 W Park, Program room A. Complimentary lunch provided forgrandparents and other relative care-givers. Reservations required for allattending.Call or email Karen Boebinger at 891-4027 or [email protected] more information or to RSVP forany event above.GaP is a support group for grandpar-ents and other relatives rearing chil-dren other than their own.


“The joy of being grandparents” – Iheard that for so many years. Then,when our oldest son married, I often ex-perienced a secret longing. I’m sure thehappy couple got many hints from fam-ily members and friends, but they tookit all in stride.

Finally after 10 years, we got a phonecall from them and said that a surprisewas on the way- we were going to begrandparents. They asked us to waitbefore telling people until the third tri-mester. It was hard to keep the secretand I had that smile every time some-one said something about their grand-child. True enough, at the third trimes-ter, we were bursting with the an-nouncement to family and friends. Wewere going to welcome baby girl Han-sen on (or near) May 6, 2014.

A girl signaled “it’s time to go shop-ping!” Gordon and I have two sons…nogirls, so shopping was absolutely heav-en! Pink, pink and pink made for cheer-

ful colors. I had so much fun!Mazzelynn Sabine Valde-Hansen is

soon to be 16-months old. Time flies sofast and we see her every Sunday viaFacetime. They live in Encino, Califor-nia but her parents make sure that weare part of the highlights in her life.How I wish that they live a little closerbut technology has given us the tool totalk and play with her every Sundayevening around 9 p.m.

We have so many hopes and dreamsfor Mazzy but eventually she will de-cide what makes her life happy andwhatever it is, we will be supportivegrandparents. For now, she sees thesmiles on our faces, especially whenshe tries to say Nanay (grandmother inFilipino) and Opa (grandfather in Ger-man).

There is nothing like a grandchild toput a smile on your face, a lump in yourthroat and a warm feeling in yourheart. Yes, Miss Mazzy, you do that forNanay and Opa – and to everyone youmeet!

Music has never been so sweet as when Mazzy plays for grandma.

It’s GrandparentsDay! Mazzy is hereAurora Hansen


TSC is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.Receptions free and open to the public.

SENIOR ARTIST SHOWCASE

Come see 73 artworks on display in the LeRoyCollins Leon County Library and at the Talla-hassee Senior Center. Dr. Viki Wyder selecteddisplayed artwork and award winners. FirstPlace – Linda Pelc, Second Place – Elsa L. Mc-Kinney, Third Place – Karol D. Selvaggio,Fourth Place – Sherry Allen, Honorable Men-tions – Linda G. Cooksey, Charles C. Pierce,Glenn Johnson, Obert Fittje, Gale Poteat,Yvonne I. Worden. Exhibition continuesthrough September 25.

UPCOMING TSC ARTEXHIBITIONS

Insiders’ ShowOct. 5 – Nov. 20, TSC Auditorium Art Reception Nov. 6, 6 – 8 p.m.All media exhibition from TSC ArtistsHoliday Wreath Display & BiddingFrom Oct. 5 to Nov. 6, wreaths for all seasonswill be on display in the TSC dining room. Joinin silent bidding on hand crafted wreaths or“buy it now.” Bidding will end at the Wreaths& Sweets celebration Nov. 6, 6 – 8 p.m. Sweetsfor all tastes, Frets (Leon High School guitarensemble), and a wine ring toss will comple-ment your evening. The public is invited at nocost for the night of revelry to be held in theTSC dining area. Exhibition in Black & White (in TSC diningroom)Nov. 16 – Jan. 2016, Woodblock prints &scratchboard drawings by Charles HazelipGrand Relations, Artists across Genera-tions (TSC Auditorium)Dec. 11 – Jan. 22, 2016 Art Exhibitions & Receptions are free and opento the public.

UPCOMING ART WORKSHOPS

Art workshops require pre-registration andpayment one week before the first class meet-ing. Most meet once a week with a beginningand end date. They are at the TallahasseeSenior Center unless otherwise indicated. Forinfo or to register for art classes, contact LesliePuckett at 850-891-4016 or [email protected] in Pencil & Charcoal, Bart FrostTuesdays, Oct. 6 – Dec. 8 (eight class meetings –skip Oct. 20 & Nov. 24). 6 – 9 p.m. Learn todraw portraits in both pencil and charcoalworking from live models. Class fee includescost of model. Some drawing experiencepreferred. $120 (50+), $136 (18 – 50). Registerby Sept.. 29.Oil Cloth Painting, Mariann Kearsley Thursdays, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19 (six class meetings).9:30 a.m. – noon. TSC Clay Studio. Create oilcloth placemats, floorpieces, pins, or portfoliosin traditional or original designs. $54 (50+),

$66 others. Register by Oct. 7.Elegant Eggs, Janet RobinsonWednesdays, Oct. 14, 21, 28 (three class meet-ings), 1 – 3 p.m. Clay Studio. Using real eggsand alternatives, learn several ways to turnthem into beautiful keepsakes as tree orna-ments for family and Friends. $27 (50+), $33others over 18. Register by Oct. 7. Scrappy the Clown, Janet RobinsonWed., Nov. 18 (one class meeting), 1 – 3 p.m.TSC Clay Studio. Scraps of felt and a few beadscreate a nostalgic tree ornament for a favoritechild in your life. $9 (50+), $11 others. Registerby Nov. 10.Found Object Sculpture, Mariann Kearsley Thursdays, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19 (six class meetings),1 – 3 p.m. TSC Clay Studio. Create sculpturefrom experimental materials such as twigs,recyclables, textiles, and anything that strikesyour fancy. $54 (50+), $66 others. Register byOct. 7.Mini Animal Paintings, Diane BeauvaisDyalFridays, Oct. 9 – 30 (four class meetings), 1 – 3p.m. Paint whimsical mini canvases in acrylic ofcats and farm animals with step-by-step in-struction. The 6x6” and 3x3” paintings fortabletop display or tree ornaments make aperfect gift. Register by Sept. 30.Drawing Like Durer & Friends, Pen & Ink,Mark FletcherMondays, Oct. 19 – Dec. 7 (eight weeks), 12:30– 3 p.m. Clay Studio. Enhance your drawingskills through hands-on study of Renaissance

artist Albrecht Durer using pen and ink andsome brushwork. All skill levels welcome. $72(50+), $88 others. Register by Oct. 12.Holiday Cards, Mary SargentWed., Nov. 4, 1 – 3 p.m. TSC clay studio. Makeone-of-a-kind keepsake, holiday and othergreeting cards. Materials provided. All skilllevels. $8 (age 50+), $10 others. Register byOct. 28.NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONSAcrylic Painting, Debbie Gaedtkeat South-woodWednesdays, Oct. 21 – Dec. 9 (six classes – skipNov. 11 & 25), 6 – 8 p.m., Southwood Commu-nity Center. Learn basic skills and developtechnique with a versatile medium. For begin-ners and continuing beginners. $54 (50+), $66others over 18. Register by Oct. 14.Basic Drawing, Maria Balingit at West-minster OaksTuesdays, Oct. 20 – Dec. 1 (six weeks – skip Nov.24), 9:30 a.m. – noon. Learn and develop basicdrawing technique with still lifes and portraits.For beginners and continuing students. $54(50+), $66 others. Register by Oct. 13.Having Fun with Watercolor, Sue EllenKnowlesat Westminster OaksFridays, Oct. 30 – Dec. 11 (skip Nov. 27 - six classmeetings), 9:30 a.m. – noon. Discover the funof watercolors! Learn and develop basic tech-niques and creative processes. Good for begin-ners and continuing students. $54 (50+), $66others. Register by Oct. 21.Watercolor Painting, Tanya Jones at Lake

Jackson Community Center at HuntingtonOaks PlazaMondays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 14 (seven weeks), 1 –3:30 p.m. Discover the joy of painting withwatercolor. Learn and develop basic tech-niques. Continuing Beginners. $63 (50+), $77others. Register by Oct. 26.Draw with Your Eyes, Paint with YourHeart - Bradfordville, Mark FletcherWednesdays, Oct. 21 – Dec. 16 (seven classmeetings – skip Nov. 11 & 25), 1:30 – 4 p.m.,Learn to draw what you see, using ink linedrawing with a little watercolor. A class forbeginners that intermediates can also enjoy.$63 (50+), $77 others. Register by Oct. 14.Painting with Oils, Robert DeWitt Smith atFort Braden Community CenterThursdays, Oct. 22 – Dec. 10 (seven class meet-ings – skip Nov. 26), 2 – 4:30 p.m.. Each sessionprovides both a deMon.stration and the op-portunity to paint. Some experience with oilpainting preferable. $63 (50+), $77 others.Register by Oct. 14.Watercolor, Eluster Richardson at Brad-fordville Fridays, Oct. 23 – Dec. 11 (seven class meetings– skip Nov. 27), 1:30 – 4 p.m.. Eluster helps youdevelop skills and insight improving composi-tion and subject matter working with water-color. Intermediate Level. $63 (50+), $77 oth-ers. Register by Oct. 16.

WEEKLY STUDIO CLASSES

Ongoing studio classes meet on a weekly basisand do not require pre-registration, just paythe days you attend. Instructors work withindividual students, and students assist andcritique one another in a rewarding collab-orative environment. It is recommended thatyou visit the class and talk to the instructorbefore joining the class; the instructor willprovide you with an individualized supply list.Studio Artists have the opportunity to exhibitin the center’s gallery spaces. All classes arelocated at the Senior Center unless otherwisenoted. Call 891-4016 or email [email protected] for more information.$9 per class (age 50+), $11 others over 18.Artistry in Clay – Handbuilding Mon., 9:30a.m. – noon, Mark Fletcher Watercolor Studio - morning, Tue., 9 a.m. –noon, Linda Pelc Oil and Acrylic Painting – Beginners & Inter-mediate, Wed., 1 – 4 p.m., Robert Dewitt Smith Watercolor Studio, Thur., 9 a.m. – noon, SueEllen Knowles/Gale PoteatDrawing Etcetera, Thur., 1 – 4 p.m., Bart FrostOil Painting – Intermediate - Advanced, Fri., 9– 11:30 a.m., Eluster Richardson Drawing Together, Fri., 9:30 a.m. – noon,Michael Harrell

ON-GOING STUDIO LABS

Portrait Studio Lab, Mon., 9 – 11:30 a.m., $4Ceramics, Tue. & Wed., 9 – 11:30 a.m., $2 pluscost of materials and firing fee.

Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts

Elsa McKinney (center) wins Senior Artist Showcase, second place award for her delicate pastelof St. Marks Shore. Her husband, Dr. Meredith McKinney, studies pastels with instructor WendyDevarieux (on right) at the Senior Center.


Be a part of the effort to continue ouroutstanding programs, activities andservices into the next genertation.

On October 12 the Tallahassee SeniorFoundation, our non-profit fundraisingarm of the Tallahassee Senior Centerkicks off its Legacy Circle. All memberswill be invited to learn how each personcan leave a lasting gift to the Foundationto ensure a revenue source for tomor-row’s seniors.

The Foundation accepts estate giftsand bequests that are reinvested in theCenter’s programs. Individuals maygive to support the general activities ofthe Center or designate their gifts for aspecific program. Examples of legacygift purchases include: Our digital mar-quee; new computers in the computerlab; investment in our cornerstone fundwith the Community Foundation; instal-lation of new lighting in our auditorium;

and new tables and chairs in the diningroom.

We keep a wish list of one-time, larg-er dollar items that can only be pur-chased with generous gifts. Donationdollars to the TSC Foundation directlybenefit the programs, services, and ac-tivities. Our administration, facility, andcapital projects are funded by the Cityof Tallahassee. It’s a wonderful partner-ship.

Members and participants, partnersand donors have the opportunity to en-hance and grow programs of choice bydesignating the TSC Foundation in yourwill or the beneficiary of a trust, annu-ity, life insurance, IRA, or other asset.

Want to learn more? For more infor-mation about this new Legacy Circle,please join us October 12 from 10 a.m. to12 p.m. RSVP to [email protected] call 891-4003.

Join the Tallahassee Senior Foundation Legacy Circle

Tallahassee Senior Center announcesMatch DayNovember 5, 2015 with the largest matching pool to date

— $120,000 in match dollars and prizes!This year’s Match Day will be exclu-

sively for organizations that have an en-dowment with the Community Founda-tion.

Last year local nonprofits raised$103,000 on the Community Foundation’sMatch Day. TSC raised almost $3,500 andwith matching funds we were able to add$6,267.42 to our endowment fund. Wehave won the Match Day Incentive “Let’s

Get This Party Started” Prizes two yearsin a row! Let’s get ready to have ourfunds matched again on November 5th!This year will be the largest matchingpool to date — $120,000 in match dollarsand prizes. Watch for your letters andpostcards for more details.

Match Day set for Nov. 5 Legacy contributors

For 13 years Jean Colley helped open the doors daily at TSC. She served more than 500 hourseach year as an administrative assistant and receptionist. Colley became a lifetimePresidential Service Award winner in 2005, having volunteered more than 6800 hours. Herservice totaled nearly 10,000 hours before retiring. Jean Colley remembered TSC in her willand the gift she donated continues to help senior programming.

Sheila Salyer, left, manager of the Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation, and LindaRoberts, president of the Foundation are both members of the Legacy Circle. They share thegoal of leaving a gift that helps ensure continued quality programming for our area’sseniors.


Please join the TallahasseeSenior Foundation today.Your contribution pays forprograms and enhancesservices. Mail or drop off yourannual membership contribu-tion at the Senior Center.

MEMBERSHIP

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

KEY HOLDERS

Diamond $5,000Platinum $2,500Gold $1,000Silver $500Bronze $250Friend $100Thank you for being a key toactive aging! Send your con-tribution to: TallahasseeSenior Center,1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahas-see FL 32303

BRONZE KEYHOLDERS

Fred & Gena VarnFriend Key HoldersShirley Aaron; Mary LouiseBachman; Dave & Judy Ber-rien; Jean Coyne; C. Henry &Judith H. Depew; Lynda Dick-ens; Clara Floyd-Gaymon;Harvey & Judy Goldman;Mary L. Hafner; Dr. Millard X.Howard; Dr. John & LaDonnaHutchinson; Emoryette Mc-Donald; Doris Partridge;Steven & Elizabeth Ray; Kath-ryn Scott; Virginia Thorne;Jane P. Turner; Edward Tur-ner; Dimitri Vlahakis; Scott &LaDonna Wagers; SusanWalton; Charles R. & LindaYates

NEW AND RENEWINGMEMBERS

Esther M. Alguire; Frank &Carol Arroyo; Terry Arthur;Shirley J. Ashmore; NancyAyotte; Frank Bach & KarenGievers; Jennie Bailey; CaroleBarber; Ralph & MaxineBarnes; Caroline Barthelmess;Judy Bascom; Andy Bell; AnneP. Bernstein, R. N.; David &Bette Beverly; Warren T.Bishop; Carol M. Boebinger;Barbara M. Boutin; GlendaSue Bradley; Hillman & Lin

Brannon; Dennis & Linda Brill;Mickey & Guiling Li Britt;Belle Brooks; Neil & CindyBrown; Jill Brubaker; KevinBrumfield; Dana O. Bryan;Robert Burke; Carol A. Burli-son; John & Martha Carmody;Cliff & Connie Carpenter;Roland White Cheryl Burnett;Ira & Judie Chester; Steve &Billie Clark; Keith & CarolineCollins; Allen B. & Irene A.Compton; Anne Contos;Peggy T. Corn; James R.Daughton, Sr.; Anita L. Davis;Greta B. Davis; Jerry H. Davis& Dorothy G. Sousa; NancyDaws; Manfred & MargareteDeckert; Dr. Tom & SandyDeLopez; Paul & Karen Den-son; Barbara Dixon; Robert M.& Clinnie Donnelly; GailDowning; Margaret Downs;Shirley S. Driscoll; Judith B.Dunn; Doyle H. & NettieEarnest; Shirley M. Ellis; RaeEmener; George F. & PatriciaM. Reed Erdman; Pamela E.Flory; Frank J. & GeraldineFlynn, Jr.; Lillian Fockler;Natalie Forman; Roy Forman;Elizabeth Fowler; James Frank& Carol Bullock; Beverly Frick;Robert G. Frye; Gerri Gapinski;Charles B. Giblon; Cynthia L.Gibson; Joe Giles; DennisGingell & Nancy Mauldin;Angie Goodman; VirginiaGriner; Ellwood W. Growden;Donna W. Guthrie; MargaretT. Hamilton; Willie C. Hardy,Jr. & Betty Bailey; Betty J.Harper; Eleanor N. Harris;Dick & Sandy Harsany; SarahS. Hartsfield; Shirley Hatfield;Charles Hazelip; Jim & Jane

Healy; Christine Hoey; Mary L.Horn; Susie Howell; Howard &Beverly Huff; Peter Imholz;David M. Ingram; Paula Isra-eloff; Jean Itzin; PatriciaJacobs; David & Sandy Jacob-sen ; Bettina B. Johnson; CeliaJones; Joan Kanan; CarolynKay; Sue Ellen Knowles; Scott& Mary Anne Koeppel;Frances C. Kratt; Kay Kuhne;James & Leila LaCrosse; Hunt-er Ledbetter; Chip & KathyLee; Dorothy J. Lewis; ChantalLittleton; Linda S. Mabry;Kyong MacMartin; SylviaMarsh; Betty Jane Mathison;Justice Parker Lee & RuthMcDonald; Patrick & PhyllisMcGuinness; William H.McKeown; Dr. Meredith &Elsa McKinney; Rev. Dale E.Mekeel; Peggy M. Messer;Nancy M. Mick; Joe D. &Christine Moody Mills; MickeyMoran; Carol Musgrove;Sandra H. Myers; Atha B.Nipper; Ethel L. Noel; Charles& Verna Norris; Wanda ArloPace; Douglas & Emma Palin;Retha Payne; Peter & BettyAnn Piper; Patricia Pippenger;Betty Ruth Pope; Gale Poteat;Yvonne Powell; Betty L. Ree-cy; Joanne Reque; Julia Rich-ter; Stephen Rollin & MaryApple; Linda Rossow; June B.Sands; Carmela Sauther; SueScribner; Vinod K. Sharma;William C. & Clara Jane Smith;George & Liz Smith; KatieSollohub; Susan Stafford; Lee& Joyce Stillwell; Jonnie Stou-tamire; Roy Strickland &Marie Nordling; Geoffrey &Barbara Styles; Mary R. Sulli-

van; Patricia T. Thomas; Dr.Ben Thompkins; Tonya Toole;Freida B. Travis; MildredTrezza; Katrine Turner; SherylD. Turner; Trudy VanEtten;Jean Van-Nostrand; EdwardM. & Beville G. Vertuno;Marjorie A. VonStein; TerryWard & Judith Barrett; LouiseP. Watson; Yvonne Weems;Dorothy L. Wells; JudithWestbrook; Alan R. Westcott;Louis H. & Shirley AnneWheeler; Steve Whitaker &Mary Young; R. B. White &Judith Burgin; R. D. & LindaWhite; Gina W. Whitfield;Darlene Wilke; Patricia Wil-lard; Gene & Celia Wilson;Mary L. Wylie

HONORARIUMDONATIONS

In honor of: Allegro’s Cele-brate SeniorsBy: Edward TurnerIn honor of: Brain, Body,Balance ClassesBy: Mary Louise BachmanIn honor of: Favorite Activ-itiesBy: C. Henry & Judy Depew;Shirley M. Ellis; Kay Kuhne;

Charles R. & Linda YatesIn honor of: Mildred Mus-groveBy: Sue Carol MusgroveIn honor of: Lunch BunchBy: Warren BishopIn honor of: ArtBy: Emoryette McDonald

MEMORIALDONATIONS

In memory of: Bill PenroseIn memory of: Shirley Bar-rettBy: Elda MartinkoIn memory of: Ferne ReedBy: George & Pat ErdmanIn memory of: Pat BrillBy: Dave & Judy Berrien

Be a key holder

TALLAHASSEESENIORFOUNDATIONBOARD MEMBERSLinda Roberts, PresidentDonna Wells, Vice PresidentEdna Owens, SecretaryScott Harrell, TreasurerKen Brummel-Smith, M.D.Doug CarlsonMary CarrollAjay ChadaJim Davis, CPASandy DeLopezShirley Gooding-ButlerElda MartinkoKenyetta MullinsLew WilsonBryan Desloge, EmeritusA.J. (Andy) McMullian, Emer-itusSarah Neeley, Emeritus

SENIOR SERVICES AD-VISORY COUNCILEmily Millett, ChairJill Sandler, Vice ChairPeter Piper, SecretaryNancy DawsPamela FloryHarry FordhamDr. Mike FrancisPatricia ParkhurstAnnie RolleAndrea RosserDr. Antonio TerraccianoFreida Travis Ed VertunoMae Williams

“A copy of the official regis-tration and financial in-formation may be obtainedfrom the Division of Consum-er Services by calling toll free(800-435-7352) within thestate or visitingwww.800helpfla.com. Regis-tration does not imply en-dorsement, approval, orrecommendation by thestate.” Registration #CH8035.

Sheila Salyer, manager of the senior center, and boardmember Lew Wilson at the Old Armory’s 80th birthday event.

Meet Kenyetta Mullins. Sheis the newest member of theSenior Foundation board. Ms.Mullins is an attorney at theSniffen & Spellman, P.A. firm.She graduated from FloridaState University College ofLaw, cum laude in 2013. In2006 she received a Bachelorof Arts in Spanish, withminors in Portuguese andLatin American Studies fromthe University of Florida.

APPRECIATIONRECEPTION

The Board of Directors ofthe Tallahassee Senior

Foundation invites you toattend the 2015

Membership & SponsorAppreciation Reception

and Annual MeetingTuesday, October 27, 2015

5:30 - 7 p.m.at the Tallahassee Senior

Center1400 N. Monroe St.

Wine and hors d’oeuvreswill be served.

Non-members $10Please RSVP by October

20 to 891-4003

MEMBERSHIP DRIVEBEGINS TOMORROW

“Celebrate Member-ship” – September 14 –

18! Tallahassee SeniorFoundation’s annual

weeklong membershipdrive kicks off tomorrow.Three lucky TallahasseeSenior Foundation mem-bers will win a gift bas-

ket. Current members, orjoining members, are

eligible to spin the ticketwheel and win up to three

tickets for a chance atone prize package. Mem-bership Prize Drawings

will be held September 18during the Dixieland

Band Concert, 7 – 8 p.m.Your membership helpssupport our senior pro-

gramming. Membershipstarts at only $25 a yearfor those 50+. Drop by

TSC, 1400 N. Monroe St.,call 891-4041, or emailLisa.DollarCovert@tal-

gov.com to join.


“DRUMMING: YOU’VE GOT THERHYTHM”

Thur., Sept. 17 & 24 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Reduce stress and feel better with anothermagical drumming session. Drums available orbring your own. Facilitated by Mershell Sher-man.

USA BALLROOM DANCE

Sat., 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.Dance on the largest dance floor in Tallahas-see. Lessons provided at 6:30 p.m. dance nightwith paid entry. All dances are smoke andalcohol free. $8/USAB Dance members and$14/non-members; $5 for students with validIDs.» Sept. 19 – Sapphire Ball – Semi-Formal» Oct. 17 – Twist or Treat» Nov. 21 – Autumn Leaves

CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEECOMMUNITY FRI.ENDS OF OLDTIME DANCE)

Fri., 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun. Moves simi-lar to square dance with caller instructing eachdance before the music begins. $8 adults, $7seniors, $5 students, $3 dancing kids. Wearcomfortable shoes and clothes. No partner orexperience necessary. New comers shouldarrive by 7:30 p.m..» Sept. 25 - Eclectic Acoustic Band, caller JoeyNorton» Oct. 9 – Sligo Line, caller Rachel Flemming» Oct. 23 – Smoky Hollow String Band, callerRichard Hopkins» Nov. 13 – Band TBD, caller Vicki Morrison

OTHER EXCITING DANCE GROUPS

Beginning Line DanceMon. 5:15 p.m., $4Thursdays 12:30 p.m., $2Lace up your shoes and let’s dance. From coun-

try to pop music let the beat move your feet.Capital Twirlers Square Dance Mon. 7 p.m.Monthly dues $12.50 per person. Visitors al-ways welcome $5.Mainstream and Plus Level Square Dancing.Level adjusted to fit dancers' skills. Checkhttp://www.squaredancesites.com/capi-tal_twirlers/index.htm for more details or callLibby at 385-0608.

DANCING FOR FUN

Fri., 2-4 p.m. $2 (50+), $3 othersA fun dance for any age group – it’s our love ofdancing that keeps us young! All types ofballroom dancing. Come with or without apartner.

BEGINNING BALLROOM ANDSWING LESSONS

Fri., 5:30-7 p.m. $5Not only Ballroom and Swing dance lessons -also included is the Fox Trot, Swing, Tango,Waltz and Cha Cha. No partner needed. Comemeet people and have fun!

UKULELE - BEGINNING

Fri., 10:30 – 11 a.m.Do you want to learn how to play the ukulele?Bring your uke and learn to play in a relaxedenvironment. No reservation needed. $1

UKULELE HOUR

Fri., 11 a.m. – noon Bring your ukulele and play with other begin-ning uke players! Class is designed for fun,playing together at your own skill level, andlearning in the process. Review basic ukechords, learn a variety of strumming and pick-ing patterns, learn new chords, and pic up anassortment of ukulele tips. No reservationneeded. $2

Music & Dance

Lois Green and her dance partner rest between tunes at the Old Armory celebration. More than100 gathered on the dance floor that night to slide, twist and swing to the music of PurePlatinum.

It’s time to go back to school. Re-gardless of how glumly we may havegreeted that message decades ago, to-day, as lifelong learners at the OsherLifelong Learning Institute at FloridaState University, we welcome a new se-mester with cheers and keen anticipa-tion. We see OLLI as a source of con-tinuing learning, a map for successfullongevity, and a fount of fun and friend-ship.

What a semester we have ahead ofus! To serve the interests of our 1000+members, we’re offering 40 coursescovering a wide variety of topics. We’repleased to welcome back veteran facul-ty members who have won the highestplaudits from our members. Addingnew flavors to our curriculum are nev-er-before-offered topics like A Techie’sGuide to Maintaining A Healthy Life-style (AKA how to use your FitBit andother fitness technology); Rock ofAges! Learning to Rock and Rollthrough Contemporary Media; and The

Resentment/Grudge & Guilt-Free Life:Healing the Past.

Beyond academics are perennial fa-vorite activities plus some excitingnew additions this year: a men’s groupproviding an opportunity for OLLI mento meet and discuss issues and chal-lenges; a French club; and a new bookclub schedule option.

Our Course and Activities Schedule,available at olli.fsu.edu, lays out thetempting treats available to you duringour six-week Fall Semester, which be-gins Sept. 28. We predict it’ll be hard tonarrow down your favorites.

Membership, course and activityregistration are open now. There are norequirements for prior education or de-grees. There are no tests or requiredreading — just learning for fun of it.Classes are held at FSU’s Pepper Cen-ter, Westminster Oaks and other loca-tions around Tallahassee.

Take your choice; plan your curricu-lum; get set for a great Fall Semester!

For more information, see olli.fsu.e-du or call 850-644-7947.

OLLI leadership and staff taking a moment to pose for the camera!

Back to school: Falllearning with OLLI Fran Conaway


» Age is not a dominant norsole factor in determiningoral health. However, certainmedical conditions, such asarthritis in the hands andfingers, may make brushingor flossing teeth difficult toimpossible to perform.» Most older Americans takeboth prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Over 400commonly used medicationscould be the cause of a drymouth. Reduction of the flowof saliva increases the risk fororal disease. Saliva containsantimicrobial components aswell as minerals that helprebuild tooth enamel at-tacked by decay-causingbacteria. » Every cavity preventedsaves up to $2,000 over alifetime. And with 28 teeththis is a significant savings!» Traditional Medicare doesnot cover dental services;some advantage plans coverlimited dental work. If dentalcare is needed, review allmaterials for the advantageplans during the Medicareannual enrollment period andask for help through theFlorida’s information assis-tance program (SHINE), ifnecessary.» Broken or missing teeth,bad breath, a swollen jaw,bleeding gums, speech prob-lems, or dentures that loosenunexpectedly can keep anuncounted number of seniorsat home.» Research has shown thatinfections in the mouth maybe associated with heartdisease, stroke, diabetes,pneumonia and other healthproblems that are common inolder adults. It really onlytakes a few simple steps,brushing and flossing daily,visiting your dentist regularlyand eating nutritious foods tobe “mouth healthy” for life.*For sources, phone 891-4043.There are dental resources inthis area that could enhancethe well-being of seniors byhelping them to remainhealthy and active in theircommunity.

COMMUNITY-BASEDDENTAL CARE

FLORIDA DONATEDDENTAL SERVICES

Provides donated, non-emer-gency care for individuals age65 and older or those meet-ing disability requirementswho are unable to pay fortheir dental care. Implants arenot covered except the lim-ited number for dentures.Applications for this coveragemay be obtained from theresource coordinator at theTallahassee Senior Center orat the web-site below. Indi-viduals are placed on a wait-ing list after submitting theirapplications.nfdh.org/donated-dental-services-dds-programs/florida

TCC – DENTAL HYGIENECLINIC

Academic program that offerscleaning services and occa-sional x-rays; patients mustmake a one-hour evaluationappointment to receive clean-ing services (three hours);open limited hours, patientsmust call for an appointment;on the city bus route. Feesvary according to procedure;$10 for cleaning for seniorsage 55+. 444 Appleyard Drive201-8247 tcc.fl.edu

LEON COUNTYAFFORDABLE DENTALCARE PROGRAM

County residents can savefrom 5 to 50% on a variety ofdental procedures among anetwork of local dentists. IDcards are available from theresource coordinator at theTallahassee Senior Center.606-1900nacohealth.org

VETERANS DENTAL CLINIC

General dentistry offered toveterans with a service-con-nected compensable dentaldisability and others, per theclassifications on the web-site.1607 St. James Ct. 878-0191 or 1-800-541-8387 northflorida.va.gov/northflor-ida/locations/tallahassee

NEIGHBORHOODMEDICAL CENTER, INC. –DENTAL SERVICES

General dentistry, no den-tures; transportation may beavailable. Fees are slidingscale, based on income.Adults of any age welcome,workload permitting.604 East 5th Ave., Havana 539-8222 nhsclinic.org

BOND COMMUNITYHEALTH CENTER, INC.

For adults, provides urgentcare, including an evaluation,referral and sometimes ex-tractions. 1720 South Gadsden521-5121 bondchc.com

WE CARE

A referral from a dentist orprimary care physician isrequired in order to be con-sidered for services under thisprogram. Low-income adultsin need of help with infec-tions, root canals, extractions,crowns and dentures may beeligible for this program iftheir income is at or below150% of the federal povertylevel and they have no dentalinsurance/coverage. 942-5215

TAYLOR COUNTY DENTALCENTER

Provides cleanings, fillingsand extractions. Fees aresliding scale, based on in-come. New patients must callduring morning hours forafternoon appointments.616 South Jefferson St., Perry850-223-2578

nfmc.org

ASPEN DENTAL

Offers a free denture consul-tation and dentures startingat $399 for qualified individ-uals; may cover a free newpatient exam and x-rays aswell as 20% off general den-tistry for non-insured individ-uals.1415 Governors Square Blvd.319-7130 aspendental.com

AFFORDABLE DENTURES

Provides partial and fulldentures, repairs/relines,extractions and offers cou-pons for discounts on theweb-site below.2810 Sharer Rd., Suite 17389-4201 affordabledentures.com

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDADENTAL CLINICS

Several clinics offer a com-plete range of general andspecialty dental services andoral health care. Patient mustarrange for his/her trans-portation to the clinic(s).1395 Center Dr., Gainesville1-800-633-3953 dental.ufl.edu

OTHER, RELATEDINFORMATION

Free and Low Cost DentalCare; seniorliving.org/health-care/free-dental-careDental Fee and InsurancePrices; fairhealthconsume-r.orgOral Care for Someone withDementia; seniorsoralhealth-.org

PRIVATE DENTISTS

There are many dentists inpractice in the Leon Countyarea who accept senior pa-tients and some also acceptfinancing plans. A list of thesedentists may be obtained bycontacting the Senior Re-source Center at 891-4043.


Find an American DentalAssociation member dentist;mouthhealthy.orgList of dentists in the annualhealth care guide; tallahas-see.com (enter physician &health care guide in the search area)Licensure status; flhealth-source.gov (find “verify li-cense” under ConsumerServices)

DENTISTS ACCEPTINGMEDICAID

Patients eligible for Medicaidcan call their managed careplan’s number on the plan’sidentification card or thechoice counselor at 1-877-711-3662 to determine whichservices are covered anddentists in Leon County ac-cepting Medicaid.


Medicaid coverage of dentalservices;flmedicaidmanagedcare.com/MMA/ProgramInforma-tion.aspxMedicaid/Medicare/Othercoverage of dental services;ncoa.org/economic-security/benefits/other-bene-fits/dental-vision-hearingNote: This information is notguaranteed to be all-inclusiveand does not imply endorse-ment of any persons, officesor agencies by TallahasseeSenior Services.

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