active living 12 july

Active LIVINGTALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015

The magazine for Tallahassees active boomer and senior community

Recipients wow with work, wisdom atSilver Stars awards gala, Page 10

Starspangled

Lifelong Learning classes requireregistration and payment one weekbefore the first class. Classes are heldat the Tallahassee Senior Center andcost is $5 (55+) or $7 others, unlessnoted. To register call 891-4018 oremail: [email protected].

GREAT BROADWAYMUSICALS OF THE 40sand 50sThur., July 16, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

The Golden Age of Musical Theatre,the 1940s and 50s, produced some ofthe greatest shows and most memo-rable numbers in show biz history.DVD presentation by Bill Messenger,lecturer for the Peabody Institute ofthe Johns Hopkins University, guidesclass through great musicals.

WORLDS GREATESTGEOLOGICAL WONDERSThur., July 23, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Examine two geological wonders:Iceland Where Fire Meets Ice andThe Dead Sea Sinking and Salin-ity. Learn why Iceland is a geologistsparadise and why the Dead Sea,which has the lowest elevation ofwater on Earth, is dropping 1 meterper year. DVD presentation.

BIRD & NATUREPHOTOGRAPHYSept. 1, 8, 15, 6 - 8 p.m. and Sept.12, 9:30 - noon

Budd Titlow teaches techniques onhow to capture the beauty of natu-ral ecosystems (plants, animals,habitats). A field trip to WakullaSprings State Park encourages par-ticipants to apply class lessons. $45(55+), $50 others

WRITING DOWN THEFUNNY BONESSept 3, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Rhett Devine comes from a long lineof humorists and storytellers. Shewill guide participants throughexercises that will help them addhumor to their fiction and non-fiction. $15 (55+), $20 others.

THE JOURNEY OF A SOCK!Sept 9, 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: Tallahassee Museum

Meet sheep, see handmade socks,and learn about the steps in be-tween with Ann Durham. Learn toprepare wool for spinning, then spinit into yarn using hand spindles. $15(55+), $20 others.

HISTORY OF DOO WOPMUSIC PART ISept. 21 & 28, Oct. 5 &12, 6 - 8p.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 car groups the Cadillacs, and more. $20(55+), $25 others.

THE HISTORY OF DOOWOP MUSIC - PART II Nov 2, 9, 16 & 23, 6 8 p.m. $20(55+), $25 others

EXPLORING THE WORLDOF ANGELS ANDMIRACLESSept. 10, 17 & 24, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Westminster Oaks MaguireCenter

Dr. Elisabeth Stein begins with ahistory of angels inart, literature,music, and philoso-phy; class evolvesinto a discussion ofthe unseen worldand its impact oneveryday life. $20(55+), $25 others.

THE CIVIL RIGHTSMOVEMENT: WHERE IS ITTODAY?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. $7 (55+), $10 oth-ers.

MORNING BOAT CRUISEADVENTUREOct. 2, 9 a.m. 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. Includes a picniclunch. $75 (55+), $80 others. Meet-ing location TBA.

ST. MARKS NATIONALWILDLIFE GUIDED TOUR Oct. 4, 1 5 p.m.

Registrants meet at the RefugeVisitors Center

Explore intricacies and nuances ofthe refuge with Park Ranger DavidMoody. Some walking required.Bring camera, water, wear comfort-able shoes. $55 (55+), $60 others.

MARY SHELLEY AND THECREATION OFFRANKENSTEINOct. 8, 1:30 3:30 p.m.

When we think of Frankenstein,we usually picture Boris Karloffs 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 (55+),$20 others. Instructor is Dave Rob-inson.

LEARNING TO FORGIVEOct. 15 & 22, 1:30 3:30 p.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(55+), $10 others.

EXPLORING BIRDS ANDBUTTERFLIES Oct. 18, 8 a.m. noon

Location: Fort San Marcos de Apa-lache.

On this guided field trip with FSUsDean Jue, search for and identify theparks birds and butterflies. Walkingis involved. Bring camera, water,wear comfortable shoes. $55 (55+),$60 others.

THE EARLY HISTORY OFFLORIDA TOURISMOct. 20, 6 8 p.m.

Historian Joshua Goodman on ajourney through Floridas earliestdays as a tourism destination. Learnabout the steamships, grand hotels,and the attractions that establishedFlorida as the place to go for healthor adventure. $5 (55+), $7 others.

EVENTS THAT CHANGEDHISTORY: THE BIRTH OFDEMOCRACYOct. 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. $5(55+), $7 others.

DEVELOPINGCHARACTERS ANDSCENES Nov. 12 & 24, 1:30 3:30 p.m.

Location: Westminster Oaks MaguireCenter

Write a scene that places your heroin conflict with the opponent, devel-oping action and dialogue to createtension that engages readers. $20(55+), $25 others.

Lifelong Learning Classes

MARK YOURCALENDARTallahassee Senior Center isclosed September 7 for LaborDay.

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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 andLike 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 andLike us on Facebook atFacebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter!

Tallahassee Leon county

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Viki Thompson Wylder,Ph.D, juror for this years Sen-ior Artist Showcase, exhibits apassion for art and embracesthe importance of seniors mak-ing art, as well as people at anyage. She tells me that, doing artmakes you think differently, ithelps you see the world in newways, and broadens our view ofother cultures as well as ourown, and can encourage accep-

tance or understanding of newideas.

In looking over the many en-tries for the Senior Artist Show-case, she points out her favor-ites are the ones that have goodtechnique and interesting com-position. Dr. Wylder adds that,they also bring a fresh or cre-ative view.

If this juror asked you whatcolor grapes are, you might an-swer purple or green, but en-trant Gale Poteats luscious wa-

tercolor grapes range from yel-low, green, blue, purple into redmost beautifully. Or what abouta giraffe? Brown and cream youmay say, but Karol Selvaggiosgiraffe is camouflaged in themidst of teals and fushia colorscreating great depth and fanta-sy.

And then, says Dr. Wylder,theres a painting that justtakes your breath away likeLinda Pelcs watercolor RedMarbles. It brings to us all theimportant components mas-tered in composition, vivid useof color balanced with dynamicuse of the white paper, and exe-cution of creating the illusion ofclear glass. You can feel the ju-rors excitement as she talks.Red Marbles is a painting thatgives pleasure to the casualviewer yet is a marvel to otherpainters who appreciate thechallenge of the subject mat-ter.

The seventh Senior ArtistShowcase shows in August andSeptember at the TallahasseeSenior Center and at Leon Coun-ty LeRoy Collins Public Library.Our 2015 exhibit includes art-ists from Crawfordville,Blountstown, Havana and Don-aldson, Georgia. Dr. Wylder pe-rused more than 100 images ofthe artwork from which she se-lected this years exhibition.

The liaison for the ArtistsLeague at the FSU Museum ofFine Arts has served in variouspositions over her 25 years atthe Museum, also teachingclasses in Museum Studies,Womens Studies, and Women inWestern Culture, but primarily

working as the Museums Edu-cation Curator developing guid-ed tours, educational materialsand exhibits with Leon CountyArt Teachers. She has made thepractice of viewing art exhibitsat the Museum a special experi-ence for thousands of children

and adults. Artworks will be displayed

Aug. 5 through Sept. 25, with anawards ceremony/reception atTSC Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m. For moreinformation, call me at 891-4016or email [email protected].

Senior Artist Showcase

Art from a jurists perspective

From more than 100 images, juror Viki Wylder selects artwork to show attwo local venues. The Senior Artist Showcase, in its 7th year, attracts artistsfrom around the Big Bend area and is a popular exhibit for art browers atthe Tallahassee Senior Center and at the Leon County Public Library.

Leslie Puckett

Silver Stars reception

Michelle Bono, Linda Roberts (President of the Senior Foundation),Kristy Carter of the senior center, and Tallahassee City CommissionerScott Mattox with his wife Sha gather at the 2015 Silver Stars AwardsVIP reception. Michelle Bono, Assistant to the City Manager forTallahassee said Every year these outstanding award winners amazeand inspire me. They demonstrate a common thread of humility whiledaily making significant contributions to the quality of life in ourcommunity. For more on the event, see pages 10, 11.

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. Forinfo, call 891-4000, 891-4042 or visitour website at www.talgov.com/seniors.

Tools to Quit: A SmokingCessation WorkshopMon., Aug. 3 2:30 4:30 p.m.

This one-time program was devel-oped by ex-smokers, for those whowant to become ex-smokers. Attendone of these highly effective class/support groups if you are ready toquit smoking now. Nicotine patchesprovided at no charge. Offered byBig Bend AHEC. Call 224-1177 toregister.

Health Screenings TSC Health Suite, 10 a.m. noonunless noted

Summer SpaChallengeNOW July 31

Take care of your health. Take ad-vantage of no-cost health screen-ings. Win a spa treatment such as amassage, pedicure, or haircut fromMillenium at Midtown. Enter draw-ing every time you have a healthscreening in the TSC health suiteduring the month of July.

Blood Pressure Wed. & Thur.

GlucoseEvery Wed.

Hearing ScreeningsWed., Sept. 9, Offered by Audibel

Pulse OximetryScreeningsThur., Aug. 6 & Sept. 3

Massage, Meditation andReiki

Reiki

Tue., July 14 & 28, Aug. 11 & 25, Aug.8 10:30 a.m. noon, Susie Howell,Reiki Master, and friends

Meditation andMindfulness GuidelinesTue., July 28, Aug. 11 & Sept. 8 10:30 11:30 a.m. Health Suite

Offered one Tuesday each month inconjunction with Reiki, these en-counters introduce you to med-itation. Taught by Leslie Hanks' YogaUnlimited.

MassageTue., July 28 10 a.m. noon, NormaReesor, LMT

Thur., July 23 & Aug 27 10 a.m. noon, Ryan Sullivan, LMT

FITNESS

Mindful Movement Tue., 11 a.m. noon, Taught by LoriRoberts.

Brain-Body-BalanceMon., 1:30 2:30 p.m. An active-aging fall prevention programspecifically created to trainandreverse-- many types of aging. Fusesmovement with neuroplasticity toimprove: balance, various functionsof the brain, reflex and daily skills.

Taught by Kathy Gilbert.

Chair Yoga:Fri., 11 a.m. noon, A gentle yogaworkout for increased mobility,bladder control, self-esteem, andmental focus. Taught by BridgetWelch.

Life Exercise:Tue. and Thur., 9:30 10:30 a.m., byinstructor Pomeroy Brinkley. Aero-bics, light weights, stretching,strengthening and balance exercises.Suitable for everyone.

Tai Chi:Wed. and Fri., 10 11 a.m.

Zumba Gold:

Thur., 5:30 6:30 p.m.

$5 (55+) $7 others

YogaMon. and Wed., 5:30 7 p.m.,taught by Pamela Hunter. Vigorouspractice for adults including poses,relaxation, and mediation. Wearcomfortable clothes and bring yogamat (if you have one).

$10 (55+) $12 others

Podiatry screening &foot care Thur., Sept. 10, 12:30 2:30 p.m.

Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & footspecialist cuts toenails and assessesfoot problems. Doctor accepts Medi-care, Medicaid, and secondary insur-ance, which may cover costs for thisservice if you have diabetes, vasculardisease, neuropathy, renal failure,MS, or are on blood thinner Couma-din. Otherwise, $25. No appoint-ment necessary.

Health & Fitness

Dr. Adekunle F. Omotayo, Dr. Lynn Jones and Dr. Henry L. Gunter, all of Capital Health Plan, pause for a photo at the Silver Stars Awards where Drs. Jonesand Gunter spoke to an audience of 500 about the importance of wellness. CHP was a presenting sponsor of the event.

At Capital Regional Medical Center, Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo demonstrates therobotic system. Learn more about this less invasive surgical option at hispresentation Sept. 16.

IF YOU GOCRMC Physicians Speak:Robotic General Surgery:Basic Concepts And Appli-cationsWed., Sept. 16, 11 a.m. noon Minimally invasive Roboticssurgery, the future is here!The third in a series of lec-tures by physicians, Dr. Ro-dolfo J. Oviedo, MD, impartshis expertise about RoboticSurgery applications in hissurgery practice. The da VinciSurgical System is a sophisti-cated robotic system de-signed to expand the sur-geons capabilities and offer astate-of-the-art minimallyinvasive option for majorsurgery. Not to worry although it is called a ro-bot, it cannot move or oper-ate on its own; the surgeon is100% in control. Presented byCRMC.



A wide range of no-cost healthscreenings and a monthly Senior Dayis offered for adults 55 + in the Bondcommunity and in south Tallahassee.Southside Senior Day are 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. The events offer livelyand engaging programs. Each in-cludes exhibitors, health screenings,and lunch. Donations accepted. Forinformation on Southside activities,call 891-4000.

Southside Senior DayEvents held at Jake Gaither Commu-nity Center, 801 Bragg/Tanner Drive,10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Must makereservation for lunch. Call 891-4009.$3. No Senior Day in July! Wed.,Aug. 12, Wed., Sept. 2

Wellness Circles11 a.m. noon. Casual settings withcoffee and snacks for various healthrelated discussions, demonstrations,guest speakers and health screen-ings. $2.

Jack McLean Community Center,700 Paul Russell Road, 891-1819. NoWellness Circle in July! Tue., Aug. 18& Sept. 8

Jake Gaither Community Center,801 Bragg/Tanner Drive, 891-3940.No Wellness Circle in July! Wed.,Aug. 19 & Sept. 16.

Leon County SeniorOutreachLunch & Learns, Lifelong Learn-ing

All Lunch & Learns are 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. and offer lively and en-gaging programs for adults 55+.Each includes exhibitors, healthscreenings and information, andlunch. These events are a programof the Tallahassee Senior Center &Foundation, funded by the LeonCounty Board of County Commis-sioners. $6. NOTE: NO LUNCH &LEARNS IN JULY

Bradfordville Lunch & Learn,Wildwood Presbyterian FellowshipHall, 100 Ox Bottom Road. Wed.,Aug. 12 & Sept. 9

Chaires-Capitola Lunch & Learn,Dorothy C. Spence CommunityCenter, 4768 Chaires Cross Road.Tue., Aug. 25

Fort Braden Lunch & Learn, FortBraden Community Center, 16387

Blountstown Hwy. Tue., Aug. 18

Lake Jackson Lunch & Learn, LakeJackson Community Center, Hun-tington Oaks Plaza, 3840 N. MonroeSt., Suite 301. Thur., Aug. 20

Canasta, Cards and Games, Tues-days, 1 4 p.m., $1 per class

Miccosukee Lunch & Learn ,Miccosukee Community Center,13887 Moccasin Gap Road, Thur.,Sept. 3

Bus to Walmart: Aug. 7 & Sept. 4

Miccosukee Computer Classes

At Miccosukee Community Center:July 17, 24 & Aug. 14, 21, 28 & Sept.11

Woodville Lunch & Learn, Wood-ville Community Center, 8000 OldWoodville Road. Thursdays, Aug. 13& Sept. 10

Neighborhood FitnessSitesEach class $2 (55+), $3 others.

Allegro, 4501 Shannon Lakes Dr W

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

Bradfordville Fitness

NOTE: held at Bannerman Crossing,6668 Thomasville Rd, Unit 14

Senior Fitness

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

Intermediate: Tue. & Thur., 11:30a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Afternoon Class: Tue. & Thur.,

1 2 p.m.

Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C.Spence Community Center

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

Seated Fitness: Tue. & Thur., 9:30 10:30 a.m.

Fort Braden Community Center

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

Jack McLean Community Center

Super Seniors Fitness with EdwinaMartin: Tue., Wed. & Thur., 10 11a.m. (no charge)

Jake Gaither Community Center

Mindful Movement: Moving forBetter Balance: Thur., 11 a.m noon

Lake Jackson Community Center

Mindful Movement: Thur., 1 2 p.m.

Miccosukee Community Center

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

Optimist Park, 1355 IndianheadDrive

Brain, Body, Balance: Tue., 10 11a.m. with Kathy Gilbert.

SouthWood Community Center

Brain Body - Balance: Tue., 1 2p.m. $5 requested. Taught by WendyBarber

Woodville Community Center

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

Southside Outreach

Matt Hogan and Colby Clayborne give blood pressure screenings at JakeGaither Wellness Fair.

The SeaMobile, a travelingsea lab from the Gulf Speci-men Marine Lab, broughttouch tanks, aquariums, crit-ters to learn about and playwith, a wealth of displays,and a very knowledgeableand friendly host to theGrandparents as Parentsannual Spring Social.

SeaMobile was so wellreceived it was hard to letthem go at the end of the day!The fun filled family picnic,held at Pamer Munroe Cen-ter, was a huge success. Theevent was hosted for allgrand-families involved withGaP.

GaP Support Lunch

No lunch support meetingin July

Wed., Aug. 26,

Noon-1:30 p.m. LeonCounty Public Library, 200 WPark, Program room A.

Complimentary lunchprovided for grandparentsand other relative caregivers.Reservations required for allattending.

Call or email Karen Boeb-inger at 891-4027 or [email protected] more information or toRSVP for any event above.

GaP is a support group forgrandparents and other rela-tives rearing children otherthan their own.

Grandparents: Its picnic time

The Gulf Specimen Marine Labstraveling SeaMobile visits thesupport groups spring picnic andTom Harrah introduces GaPgrandchildren to horseshoe crabs.


Computer andTechnology

ComputerInterested in taking

computer classes? Stopby TSC and complete anapplication to accessyour skill level or call891-4008 to request anapplication be emailed toyou. If you have a laptopyou, are welcome tobring it to class.

If there are multipleclass dates listed, that ishow many times the classmeets sorry, you cannotselect a single date. Thefollowing six-weekcourses are $12 (55+) or$18 others. Register [email protected] or call 891-4008.Reserve now, space limit.

Mentor Up Wed., July 224:30 5:30 p.m. or 5:30

6:30 p.m.Are you taking full

advantage of your cellphone, tablet, e-reader orlaptop? Would you like tolearn Skype, Facebook,and other social media?Join AARP and LeonHigh students in this freesession. Registration isrequired; space is lim-ited. Please call LeslieSpencer at (850) 577-5165to sign up or if you haveany questions. Hosted atthe Tallahassee SeniorCenter.

Microsoft Word Basic

Tue., Wed. & Thur.,July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30

5:30 7:30 p.m.Learn the basics of

Microsoft Word in sixsessions. Please bring aflash drive. $12 (55+) or

$18 (non-Seniors) for theentire course. Prere-gistration and paymentrequired (850) 891-4008and space is limited.

Microsoft Excel Basic

Tue., Wed. & Thur.,August 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 &20

5:30 7:30 p.m.Learn the basics of

Microsoft Excel in sixsessions. Please bring aflash drive. Entire course$12 (55+) or $18 others.Advance registration andpayment required. Call891-4008; space is lim-ited.

Technology Assis-tance for You

Tue., July 286 7 p.m. or 7 8 p.m.

Need help with yourcell phone, laptop, settingup your tablet, etc.?Please allow the volun-teers from Wells Fargo toassist you with yourquestions in this one onone session. Expressyour interest, to call891-4008 or email [email protected];space is limited.

Classes

Carolyn Cummings, right, is recognized at Silver Stars for her service as a 20-year volunteer.Presenting the award is TSCs Hella Spellman.

Also at this years Silver Stars Awards Esther Alguire (assistedby her son, Roger Beck), Zilpah Boyd and Viola Taylor eachreceive recognition for 15 years of volunteer service.

Receiving recognition for 10 years of volunteerism to TSC areYvonne Thomas, Pat Thomas, Mary Hafner, Silver Star andaward-winning artist Nancy Johnson, and Maxine Kendrick.Announcing volunteer awards (far right) is Gena Varn.


It was a time when: A gallon of gas cost 55

cents, bread was 25 cents aloaf, and mailing a letter cost adime.

Our country, for the firsttime, saw a sitting presidentresign from office, and thepopular shows on televisionwere All in the Family, Sanfordand Son, and Chico and theMan.

The post it note wasinvented by Author Fry and theyears most popular selling carwas the Ford Pinto which cost$2,525.

The Miami Dolphins wonSuperbowl VIII and $103,000bought a Superbowl ad ($4million today). The OaklandAthletics won the World Series,the Boston Celtics were theNBA Champs and the Philadel-phia Flyers won the StanleyCup.

Hollywoods leading menwere Robert Redford and BurtReynolds and leading womenwere Fay Dunaway and IngridBergman. The top two moviebox office hits were GodfatherII and Chinatown.

The year was 1974 and Lo-cal Motion, by Grand FunkRailroad, was at the top of themusic charts and was arguablythe most popular song everplayed in roller-skating rinksall across America includingthe Leon County Armory.

Roller skaters of all agesdescended on the Armory. Kidsand adults skated to music forhours with family or friends.

Awe, those memories. LeonCounty Armory has served thiscommunity so well and in manydifferent ways for the past 80years, and the facility con-tinues to serve the residents ofTallahassee and the surround-ing area as home to the Talla-hassee Senior Center a vi-brant center abuzz with manyhealthy, fun lifestyle eventsand activities for adults 50+.

Remembering good times androller skating at the ArmoryGreg Paquette Intern, Flagler College

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The Tallahassee Senior Center hostssquare dancing. Elmer Sheffield,left, has been calling the dance forthe group for more than 35 years.Before square dancers, skaters usedto whirl around the armory floor.


SPORTS TRAININGFACILITIESARCHERYBeau Turner Center, 9194 S. Jef-ferson Hwy., Lamont, FL 32344http://btycc.org/

Tallahassee Archery Center, 2784Capital Circle NE. 850-385-1323www.tallahasseearchery.com/

Tallahassee Bow Hunters,www.bigbendarchery.com/ or con-tact Ken Campbell at 850-668-4437

Tallahassee Indoor Shooting, 499Capital Circle SW, 850-727-4867www.tallyindoorshooting.com

Talon Training Group, 550 Com-merce Blvd., Midway, FL 850-597-7550 www.talontraininggroup.com/

BAG TOSS

Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 NMonroe St., Tue. & Thurs., 10:30 -noon; 2:15 4:15 p.m.

BASKETBALL SHOOTINGSKILLS

The following gyms are availablefor practice after August 17th dueto summer camp programs. http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-cc-index.aspx

Jack McLean Community Center891-2504 Tue. Fri., 9 a.m. noon

Jake Gaither Community Center891-3940 Mon. Fri., noon 1 p.m.

Lawrence-Gregory CommunityCenter 891-3910 Mon. Thurs., 9a.m. noon

Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Com-munity Center 891-3946 Tue., 9a.m. noon; Thurs., 9 a.m. 10:30a.m.

Walker Ford Community Center891-3970 Mon. & Wed., 9 a.m. noon

BOWLING

Capital Lanes, 820 Capital CircleNE, 850-422-2695www.bowlsrc.com/

Crenshaw (FSU) Lanes, 75 NWoodward Ave, 850-644-1819 http://union.fsu.edu/crenshaw

Seminole Bowl, 1940 W. Ten-nessee St, 850-561-0894www.bowlsrc.com/

GOLF

Hilaman Golf Course, 2737 BlairStone Road, 850-891-2560 www.tal-gov.com/parks/parks-golf-index.aspx

Jake Gaither, 801 Bragg Drive,850-891-3942 www.talgov.com/parks/parks-golf-index.aspx

Don Veller Seminole GolfCourse, 2550 Pottsdamer St, 850-644-2582 www.seminolegolf-course.com/

Wildwood Golf Resort, 3896Coastal Hwy 98 Crawfordville, FL32327, 850-926-4653 at http://innat-

wildwood.com/Wildwood-Golf-Resort-Crawfordville-Florida.shtml

HORSESHOES

Forest Meadows, 4750 N MeridianRd, 850-891-3920 http://www.tal-gov.com/parks/parks-tennis-news.aspx

Jack McLean Community Center(see listing above)

PICKLEBALL

Tallahassee Senior Center, (ad-dress above), Wed., noon 4 p.m.;Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or GlenHowe at 850-891-3920 http://www.talgov.com/parks/parks-tennis-pickleball.aspx

Jack McLean, Mon. 9 a.m. 1:30p.m.; or Glen Howe at 850-891-3920(address info above) (after August3rd)

Sue McCollum (Lafayette) Commu-nity Center 891-3946 Open Play:Wednesday 10 a.m. 1 p.m. (afterAug. 17) Reservation: Monday &Friday 9 a.m. noon $10 per 1.5 hr.reservation. (after Aug. 17)

POWER LIFTING

Premier Health and Fitness, 3521Maclay Blvd. 850-431-2348 or Jo-Anne Suggs at 850-431-4825www.tmh.org/PremierHealthFit-nessCenter

SWIMMING

Leslie Adams at [email protected] or visit http://www.tal-gov.com/parks/parks-aquatics-aqua.aspx or 850-891-4904

TABLE TENNIS

Tallahassee Senior Center (ad-dress above), Tue & Thurs, 2:15

4:15 pm

Willy Leparulo at [email protected] or 850-445-0780,Tue at 7:00pm fsutabletennis.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 at850-891-3920 or 850-891-3980.

TRACK AND FIELD

To get involved in the runningcommunity. Go to www.gulfwinds.org for more information.

Get ready for the Capital City Senior GamesCompetition isMarch 8-14

DEMOCRAT FILES

Archers take aim at the Beau Turner Youth Conservation Center.


A pair of Tallahassee SeniorAthletes have included a trip toMinnesota in their summer va-cation plans to compete in the2015 National Senior Games. Cy-clist Pete Butler and golfer Bro-ward Sapp, both Tallahassee na-tives, will be the face of FloridasCapital City in July at the bienni-al event. Both in their 50s, thepair represent the future of Flor-idas Senior Games.

Even though Butler and Sappwaited until the registrationdeadline was counting down,that doesnt mean their trainingand preparation was last min-ute. The original plan for PeteButlers first National SeniorGames competition included hisparents. His mother, Sam, is abowler and father, Pete, is a golf-er. However, at the 2014 FloridaInternational Senior Games &State Championships, Pete, Jr.emerged as the familys lonequalifier.

Part of the original plan wasfor Petes training schedule,which he began in March 2014, topeak in July 2015. After winningmedals in the very competitive50-54 age group of all four TimeTrials and Road Race events atthe State Championships in LeeCounty in December, Butlerkept up his training program. Afirst place finish at a MarchSoutheastern Regional Seriesroad race in Albany, Georgia,fueled his competitive fire torepresent Florida on a nationalstage.

After the plan fell apart (ofgoing to the National SeniorGames with my parents), myprogram with the Science ofSpeed was working and myphysical fitness was peaking atthe originally planned time,Butler said.

His original intent for the Al-bany, Georgia race was to sup-port a younger teammate, a 17-year-old up and comer in thesport. After the youngstergained an early lead in the 60-mile race, the pack caught up to

his teammate and attacked to at-tempt to take the lead.

This move changed the dy-namics of the race and gave But-ler an opportunity to counter at-tack, which resulted in Butlertaking the lead himself andcross the finish line ahead of amuch younger field. Beating apack of a bunch of 20-some-things really gave me the moti-vation to stay with the originalplan and go to the National Sen-ior Games, Butler said. Notwanting to let a year-long goalfall by the wayside, Butler de-cided to make the National Sen-ior Games venture a father-sontrip.

My dad has been my great-est encouragement and weregoing to do this together, hesaid. Hes so full of life andweve mapped out the wholetrip. Its a great senior event andopportunity to represent Flori-

da and Tallahassee.Broward Sapp is a two-time

State Championships Golf goldmedalist in the 55-59 age groupfor the last two years. His 73 inthe 2014 Games was the lowestoverall score of more than 100golfers. Its no surprise he willbe bringing his game to Minne-sota.

Sapp was one of the originalowners of the Wildwood GolfCourse in Wakulla County andfounder of Junior Golf pro-grams in the area. He led a pro-gram that built sets of golf clubsfor youth golfers through thePGA. He estimates he and agroup of local volunteers builtand distributed 2,500 sets ofclubs through the program.

By hitting the links on a na-tional level, Sapp noted a coupleof different elements added tothe game. In his gold medal win-ning performances of 2013 and

2014, he played a single-round ofgolf. At the National SeniorGames, its a three-day event.

Ive played multiple dayevents and youve just got topace yourself, he said. Youcant take risks early. Its a moreconservative game early andyou save the risks for the lastday if youre in the running.Alongside the three-day test ofskill, fitness and perseveranceis a different surface found out-side of his usual North Floridaelements.

Our local courses have Ber-muda grass putting greens, Min-nesota courses are bent grassgreens, according to Sapp.While Bermuda grass is grainy,bent grass lays flat, he says.The ball rolls smoother and thespeed is more consistent. Imreally looking forward to it. Herecently took a junket to NorthCarolina and North Georgia and

played courses with bent grassgreens to prepare for the Na-tional Senior Games.

Butler and Sapp representthe next generation of Floridasenior athletes as current pro-fessionals and parents. Both stillwork: Butler, as a local consult-ant for a company out of Wash-ington, D.C., and Sapp, an elec-trical engineer for CenturyLink. Both have children whoare recent college graduates orcurrently in college. Theyrestill immersed daily as parentsand in a professional lifestyle,and yet, have time to engage inthe Spirit of the Senior Games.Its a spirit thats more aboutachieving a personal goal or bestand the camaraderie involved inthe Games.

Imagine what ambassadorsthey will be for the SeniorGames movement in years tocome.

Tallahassee senior athletes plana Minnesota summer vacationNick GandyFlorida Sports Foundation

Pete Butler scores a victory at Albany!


Tony Carvajal, Silver StarsAwards program emcee, capturesthe evening:

What Ive learned from these Sil-ver Stars

For a long and fulfilled life: educate, meditate, minister, serve together & stay together.This years constellation includ-

ed teachers & learners, gardeners,

artists, and cooks,blissfully balanced, living life

with no limits, reaching hands, hearts, souls and

bellieswhere they live in walled

homes or in tents dishing out warm meals and

warm smiles. Crabs & fish. Dairy & beef. Ken-

tucky roots. Bread and life.All with a heaping soulful lesson

or two, and a special flair,making each dish one of a kind.These stars have declared,

youre never too old to set anothergoal.

Theyve advised, study hard,

stay spiritual, be diligent, passion-ate,

see things through, use it or loseit.

Theyve shown that no miles towalk or shoeless journeys or segre-gated spaces

can stand in the way of the trulycommitted.

Theyve proclaimed, do whatyou want for the rest of your life

and reminded that there are noshortcuts through life

though there may be some goodways to avoid working on the week-ends.

Theyve shared their missions:Make life fuller. Take some and

give a lot. Accept blessings, dont just give

them.Always do whatever you can to

help others.Lead them. Love them. Nurture

them.Take them to school, or church, or

just be there for them.Dont let fear keep you from op-

portunities.Take chances. Experience. Fight

fires. Enrich life.Always be ready to minister. And though at times you may

think youre too oldfor exploring, archaeology or

what not,or maybe you feel like an ency-

clopedia filled The night of corsages, applause and awards found Edwina Martin with Naomi Cummings.

Tony Carvajal and Anna Johnson bring pizzazz, style and their own very popular brand of entertainment to the Silver Stars Awardsgala.

A twinkle in their eyesSilver Stars keepdoing, giving, helping,learning and lovingTony Carvajal


stay spiritual, be diligent, passion-ate,

see things through, use it or loseit.

Theyve shown that no miles towalk or shoeless journeys or segre-gated spaces

can stand in the way of the trulycommitted.

Theyve proclaimed, do whatyou want for the rest of your life

and reminded that there are noshortcuts through life

though there may be some goodways to avoid working on the week-ends.

Theyve shared their missions:Make life fuller. Take some and

give a lot. Accept blessings, dont just give

them.Always do whatever you can to

help others.Lead them. Love them. Nurture

them.Take them to school, or church, or

just be there for them.Dont let fear keep you from op-

portunities.Take chances. Experience. Fight

fires. Enrich life.Always be ready to minister. And though at times you may

think youre too oldfor exploring, archaeology or

what not,or maybe you feel like an ency-

clopedia filled

with info that no one wants toread,

keep on it. There is much work be done on

this road to securing justice and re-spect.

We are all indispensable, unique,rare stamps

when once laid next to othersyields quite an experience.

So, get out of that recliner, thecarnies await.

Shoot those hoops, hit thosespikes, its high time to score.

Actively seek to help. Turn sad-ness into something positive.

Nurture the children that nurturethe children.

Help them all find a voice.Show with example that good

habits trump bad.Love hard and treat people like

flowers, tending to their fragilebeauty.

Be amazing, graceful, peaceful,happy, committed.

Joke. Dont judge. Go on. Dontquit.

Boiling down the stories the starshave shared tonight:

To live long and do much keeplove in your heart;

invite others to the table; teachand learn; accept and preach;

stay healthy and busy; stay ingood graces with the one up above;

say yes maam a lot; and, most im-portantly, just dont die.

Tony Carvajal and Anna Johnson bring pizzazz, style and their own very popular brand of entertainment to the Silver Stars Awardsgala.

A twinkle in their eyes

TSCs Sheila Salyer and Neil Brown (on right) share the evening with SilverStar Ed Walters.

Silver Star Thelma Lawrence surrounds herself with family at the galaawards.

Ed Duffee, Jr. is escorted down the red carpet by Cornerstone LearningCommunity student Roman Kozovrek.

Willie Gardner is not shy about telling his escort Oscar McMillan that thebest practices are to study hard and stay spiritual.

Hazel and DW Harris (winning as a couple) celebrate with their five daughters. Left to right, sitting, Judy Neel, Hazel, DW and Linda Schnaufer; standing,left to right, are Pegi Smith, Shirley Tuck, and Johnnie Fewell.


The Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation express sinceregratitude to all of our Silver Stars sponsors and supporters. Hereare just a few more of the happy moments.

Thanks to Silver Star sponsors and supporters

Bonnie Strade and Gene Santoprade also attend the reception for Starburstsponsor Home Instead Senior Care.

Kristy Carter of TSC joins up with DQPs Rick Allen for a quick photo.

From left, Donna Wells of presenting sponsor Capital Health Plan, Cindy Keller, Silver Star Dottie Daniels, HomeInsteads Scott Harrell, and TSC manager Sheila Salyer gather at the awards VIP reception.

Attending the awards ceremony from Pacifica Senior Living at Woodmontare Bridget Elwell and Sheila Benn, right.

City of Tallahassee Mayor AndrewGillum and Karen James sharesmiles at the gala!

Radiology and Associates from left to right, Brett Sutton, Michelle McMullen, and Kaylee Michelet represent oneof the Big Dipper sponsors.


TALLAHASSEE SENIORCENTER

Tours open to all travelers; all toursbenefit TSC. Call 891-4004.

The Senior Center requests that youcomplete a participation form priorto all tours.

TRAVEL LEADERSPlease call Joanie at 850-701-3745 orRosetta at 850-891-4004 to book anyof tours.

Branson Autumn in the Ozarks

Sept. 21 26 Wait List ONLY.$1,256 single $945 pp/double

Natchez, MS, Ghostly Tour, GrandJubilee Variety Show, Dublins IrishTenors and Celtic Ladies, BransonBelle cruise, outdoor drama Shep-herd of the Hills, California Dream-ing, Picnic at Inspiration Tower,Hamners Unbelievable VarietyShow, Branson Sightseeing Train.$100 deposit due June 2, balance byAug. 25. Payments accepted.

9 to 5 The Musical, AlhambraDinner Theatre. Music and Lyrics byDolly Parton

Oct. 17, $103 per person Wait ListONLY

Youve probably seen this funnymovie, go see this funny musicalthat is so even better! Enjoy watch-ing three women; an overworkedoffice manager, a jilted wife and anobjectified secretary, conspire to getrid of their horrible boss. All moneydue September 17.

Walk Among Wolves

Nov. 3. $96 pp

Seacrest Wolf Preserve brings you upclose and personal with Grey, Articand British Columbia wolves. Cuddlea skunk and watch playful Articfoxes in the small animal areawh-ere raccoons and other critters alsoshow off their antics. Then its on toFalling Waters State Park for a Hon-ey Baked Picnic. Money due byOctober 1.

Florida Christmas Tour

Dec. 11 & 12. $270 pp double $320single NON-REFUNDABLE $50 depos-it is due by Sept. 3.

The Singing Christmas Trees in Or-lando, Bok Tower Gardens in LakeWales, St. Augustine Scenic BoatRide

COACH TOURS withEmerald Coast GroupTo book, call Rick TOLL FREE at844-333-6763 or Rosetta at 891-4004.

Lancaster Pennsylvania with aTaste of Hershey

Oct. 18 24 RESERVE NOW. Allinclusive price! Per person/double$1495 ($50 off if paid in full at book-ing. For payment schedule, call Rick.)

Chocolate World, Tour of Hershey,QVC, Kitchen Kettle Village, Amishfoods, Mennonite Welcome Centerfor Tabernacle Movie and Display,Amish shops, Hershey Farms

COLLETTE VACATIONSTOURSALL Collette Vacations tours includeRoundtrip Air from Tallahassee,Fees/Surcharges and Hotel Transfers.Call Rosetta at 891-4004. Visit tal-gov.com/seniors/tours and accessvideo tours.

Canadian Rockies by Train SPACEAVAILABLE ONLY

Oct. 3 11, 2015. Price begins at$4,549.

British Columbia, Vancouver, VIARail, Jasper, Columbia Icefield, Banff,Calgary

Northern Spain SPACE AVAILABLEONLY

Oct. 16 28, 2015. Price begins at$4,249 (with early booking bonus).

Madrid, Prado Museum, La Rioja,Winery Tour & Tasting, Pamplona,San Sebastin, Bilbao, GuggenheimMuseum, Santander, Santillana delMar, Picos de Europa, Covadonga,Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela,Avila

Irish Spendor LIMITED SEATSAVAILABLE.

Oct. 29 Nov. 5, 2015. Price beginsat $2,999.

Dublin, Guinness Storehouse, Blar-ney Castle, Killarney, Dingle Penin-sula, Cliff of Moher, DomolandCastle, Whiskey Distillery

CUBA

December 2015, Price begins at$3,599. More information to come.

2016 ToursColorado Rockies, HistoricalTrains & 4 Natl Parks

Durango Experience the WildWest

Sept. 2 10, 2016 SELLING OUTQUICKLY RESERVE NOW

Ride aboard the famous Durango &Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroadthrough southwestern ColoradosSan Juan Mountains, Journey on theworlds highest cog railroad to PikesPeak, a stunning backdrop for Colo-rado Springs, Mesa Verde NationalPark, Arches and Canyon LandsNational Parks.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

Oct. 7, 2016. More information tocome.

2015 Tours: Fall is in the air

Travel leaders escort a group of TSC adventurers to Georgia Peach country.

The tour of Lane Southern Orchards in Fort Valley, GA, proves to be reallyPeachy for our travelers. Visitors to the orchards learn about picking thefruit, washing, waxing, sorting and boxing the tasty gems before they goon an orchard trolley.


Bees really do make theworld go round. The buzzingvarieties pollinate flowers andcrops; some produce honey.Still, theres another bee intown. Quilting bees are abuzz atthe Tallahassee Senior Centerand they enrich lives in anotherfashion. Ladies meet and creatememories every week.

Tallahassee Senior CentersCrafting Class morphs into aQuilting Bee on Monday after-noons as worker bees createfabric art. Jeanette McLeodleads this group of dedicatedquilters as they transcend yardsof cloth into amazing products.While these handmade itemsare similar in process, each at-

tendant creates a distinctivestyle that easily denotes the in-dividual and the heart withwhich her quilt was molded.

Jeanette McLeod beganquilting when she was a childbecause her parents werentable to afford manufacturedblankets. Mom quilted out ofnecessity, she said. I did too,initially, but now I quilt becauseI enjoy creating somethingbeautiful from a wide assort-ment of cloth. More important-ly, I enjoy the company of every-one who shares a passion forquilting.

Martha Rodeseike agrees. Ifell in love with quilting and itsall her fault, she said with agrin and a nod towards McLeod.I didnt need another hobby,

but then I sewed a few pieces to-gether under Jeannettes guid-ance and found myself truly in-terested in quilting and thor-oughly enjoying the opportuni-ty of working with everyone inthe class.

Another member also appre-ciates McLeods quilting talent,but for a whole other reason. Le-gally blind since she was a child,Florence Bell takes on chal-lenges that even many sightedindividuals find as complicatedadventures.

As a member of the Centerscrochet team, her interest waspiqued by their craft, as well astheir entertaining discussions.Though she easily crochets,Bell found quilting to be more ofa challenge and subsequently

consulted with McLeod. Togeth-er the two created a quilt with awarmth greater than any storebought blanket.

My mind and my hands areable to quilt but my eyes arent,said Bell. Jeanette is so kind tohelp me put the pieces together.Once we are done getting every-thing in place, it will be sewn to-gether and I will have a beauti-ful quilt to help me celebrate my70th birthday.

Rodeseikes and Bells enthu-siasm is felt throughout the Cen-ters activity room whetheryou are into quilting or not andconversations run from per-sonal theories and political be-liefs to what each did over theweekend and what other Centeropportunities they may be par-

ticipating in during the week. Social activity stimulates the

mind, body and soul. Whetherits quilting, language and artclasses, adventures in travel,games or other recreation, TSCprovides a wealth of opportuni-ties for all adults 50 plus to ap-preciate, says assistant pro-gram supervisor Kristy Carter.(Note: All persons 18 and olderare welcome to participate inactivities at the center; prefer-ence is given to those 50+ when aclass or tour fills.)

Visit Talgov.com/Seniors orFacebook.com/TallahasseeSe-niorCenter for a list of enter-taining, enlightening and en-riching classes and happenings;you can also call 891-4000 formore information.

Tallahassee Senior Centers Crafting Class morphs into a Quilting Bee on Monday afternoons.

Quilting bees turn fabric into artDonna Riordan

TSC is open Monday Friday, 9a.m. 10 p.m.

Receptions free and open to thepublic.

TSC Art ExhibitionsCreativity in Oils & Acrylics upstairs,with a touch of Marsala in the Din-ing Room

Currently through July 29, 2015

An exhibition of 40 paintings in oilsand/or acrylics by TSC artists are ondisplay in the second floor Audi-torium. Awards chosen by AudraPittman, Executive Director, COCAinclude: First Place Sandy DeLopez,Second Place Siroos Tamaddoni,Third Place Rachel Webb; Honor-able Mentions: Charlotte Gambel,Ann Grissett, and Joan S. Keen.Guests at the reception chose thePeoples Choice Awards: Most Cre-ative & Overall Favorite Joan Ka-nan, Best Use of Color & FavoriteLandscape Sandy DeLopez, Favor-ite Portrayal of People Charles C.Pierce and Favorite Painting withAnimals Ann Grissett.

In the dining room are artworksfeaturing the Pantone Color of theYear Marsala. Pittmans favoritesfrom the Marsala exhibit include:Judges Choice - Charlotte Gambel,Best Use of Marsala Mary Hafner,Most Creative Nancy Johnson,Most Emotive Jenny Swearingen,and Unique Materials Ruth Nick-ens. Peoples Choice Awards for theMarsala show: Nancy Johnson forMost Creative and Favorite Use ofMarsala, Overall Favorite CharlotteGambel.

Upcoming ArtWorkshops

Art workshops require pre-regis-tration and payment one weekbefore the first class meeting. Mostmeet once a week with a beginningand end date. They are at the Talla-hassee Senior Center unless other-wise indicated.

Eight Paintings in 8 Weeks, BartFrost

Tue., 6 9 p.m., Aug. 11 Sept 29(eight weeks). Paint small and quick one a week develop skills, andconcepts in composition and color,also a way of testing an idea for a

larger Painting. For beginners andintemediates. $72 (55+), $88 others.Register by Aug 4.

Pastels - Landscapes, WendyDevarieux

Thur., 9:30 a.m. noon, TSC ClayStudio, July 23 Aug. 27 (six classes).Using soft pastels, study technique,composition and color while cre-ating landscapes. $54 (55+), $66others. Register by July 15.

Jewelry Making Technique, Nan-cy Benham

Basic Techniques, Fri., 13 p.m., Aug.7 28 (four weeks). Making beadsfrom recycled paper and learningbasic wire techniques to make neck-laces and earrings. $36 Seniors, $44others. Register by July 29.

Advanced Wire Technique, Fri. 1 3p.m., Sept. 18 Oct. 2 (three weeks).Learn interesting and more difficultwire techniques for jewelry. $27Seniors, $33 others. Register by Sept.9.

Drawing Like Durer & Friends,Pen & Ink, Mark Fletcher

Mon, 12:30 3 pm, Aug 10 Oct 5(skip Sept 7, eight weeks) TSC ClayStudio. Enhance your drawing skillsthrough hands-on study of Renais-sance artist Albrecht Durer usingpen and ink and some brushwork.All skill levels welcome. $72 (55+),$88 others. Register by Aug. 3.

Holiday Cards, Mary Sargent

Wed., 1 3 p.m., Sept. 9. TSC claystudio. Make one-of-a-kind keep-sake, greeting cards especially forthe upcoming holidays. Materialsprovided. All skill levels. $8 Seniors(age 55+), $10 Others. Register bySept. 2.

Neighborhood LocationsAcrylic Painting, DebbieGaedtke, at Southwood

Wed., 6 8 p.m., Aug. 19 Sept. 23(six classes), Southwood CommunityCenter. Learn basic skills and developtechnique with a versatile medium.For beginners and continuing begin-ners. $54 (55+), $66 others. Registerby Aug. 12.

Basic Drawing with Maria Bal-ingit, at Westminster Oaks

Tue., 9:30 a.m. noon, Sept 1 Oct. 6(six weeks). Learn and develop basicdrawing technique drawing still lifesand portraits. For beginners andcontinuing students. $54(55+), $66others. Register by Aug. 25.

Beginning Watercolor with SueEllen Knowles, at WestminsterOaks

Fri., 9:30 a.m. noon, Sept. 4 Oct. 9(six weeks). Class covers basics inwatercolor, techniques, planningand execution. $54 (55+), $66 others. Register by Aug. 26.

Watercolor Painting with TanyaJones at Lake Jackson Communi-ty Center at Huntington Oaks

Plaza

Mon., 1 3:30 p.m., Sept. 14 Nov. 2(eight weeks). Discover the joy ofpainting with watercolor. Learn anddevelop basic techniques. Continu-ing Beginners. $72 (55+), $88 others.Register by Sept 8.

Acrylic Painting at Lake JacksonCommunity Center at Hunting-ton Oaks Plaza with JaniceMcCaskill

Tue. 9:30 a.m. noon, Aug. 25 Oct.6 (seven weeks). Learn basics ofpainting with some interestingexercises for creative thinking .Beginners and Continuing Begin-ners. $63 (55+), $77 others. Registerby Aug. 18.

Draw with Your Eyes, Paint withYour Heart - Bradfordville, MarkFletcher

Wed., 1:30 4 p.m., Aug. 26 Oct. 7(seven weeks). Learn to draw whatyou see, using ink line drawing witha little watercolor. A class for begin-ners that intermediates can alsoenjoy. $63 (55+), $77 others. Registerby Aug. 19.

Painting with Oils with at FortBraden Community Center, Rob-ert DeWitt Smith

Thur., 2 4:30 p.m., Aug. 27 Oct. 8(seven weeks). Each session providesboth a demonstration and the op-portunity to paint. Some experiencewith oil painting preferable. $63(55+), $77 others. Register by Aug.

19.

Watercolor with Eluster Rich-ardson at Bradfordville

Fri., 1:30 4 p.m., Aug. 28 Oct. 9(seven weeks). Eluster helps developskills and insight improving composi-tion and subject matter workingwith watercolor. Intermediate Level.$63 (55+), $77 others. Register byAug. 19.

Tallahassee Senior Center for the Arts

Second place winner in this senior center show is Siroos Tamaddoni.

School Days 1928, Mary Douglasis a black and white oil painting byAnn Grissett.

SENIOR ARTISTSHOWCASEThe Senior Artist Showcase isthe upcoming Art Exhibit forAugust and September show-ing in the TSC Auditoriumand Dining Room, and at thedowntown Leon CountyLeRoy Collins Public LibrarySecond floor display wall. The colorful exhibit show-cases senior-aged artists inthe Big Bend area and thisyear includes artists fromCrawfordville, Blountstown,Havana and Donaldson,Georgia. Artists submittedapplications with more than100 images of the artwork forJuror Viki D. Thompson Wyl-der, Ph.D, to peruse anddetermine which artworksare accepted for this yearsexhibition. Artworks will be displayedAug. 5 through Sept. 25, withan awards ceremony/recep-tion at TSC Sept. 4, 6 8 p.m.



Drumming: Youve GotRhythm

Thur., July 16 10:30 11:30 a.m.

Reduce stress and feel better. Mu-sical background not required! Bringyour drum or borrow one onsite.Facilitated by Mershell Sherman.

USA Ballroom DanceSaturdays, 7:30 10:30 p.m.

Dance on the largest dance floor inTallahassee. Lessons provided at 6:30pm dance night with paid entry. Alldances are smoke and alcohol free.$8/USAB Dance members and $14/non-members; $5 for students withvalid IDs.

July 18 Hawaiian Paradise

Aug. 15 Shanghai Moon

Sept. 19 Sapphire Ball Semi-Formal

CONTRA Dance(Tallahassee CommunityFriends of Old TimeDance)Fridays, 7:30 10:30 p.m.

Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun.Moves similar to square dance withcaller instructing each dance beforethe music begins. $8 adults, $7seniors, $5 students, $3 dancing kids.Wear comfortable shoes andclothes. No partner or experiencenecessary. New comers should arriveby 7:30 pm.

July 24 - Whistlin Rufus with callerDoug Singleton

Aug. 7 - Long Forgotten Sting Bandwith caller Vicki Morrison

Aug. 28 - Florida MountaineersBand with caller Susie Rudder

Sept. 11 - Long Forgotten StringBand with JoLaine Jones-Pokorney

Sept. 25 - Eclectic Acoustic Bandwith caller Joey Norton

Other Exciting DanceGroups

Beginning Line DanceMondays 5:15 p.m., $4

Thursdays 12:30 p.m., $2

Lace up your shoes and lets dance.From country to pop music let thebeat move your feet.

Capital Twirlers SquareDanceMondays 7:30 p.m.

Mainstream and Plus Level squaredancing. Level adjusted to fit danc-ers skills. Please check websitehttp://www.squaredancesites.com/capital_twirlers/index.htm for de-tails.

For more information contact Libbyat 385-0608 or Leisa at 443-0887.

Monthly dues $12.50 per person.Visitors always welcome $5.

Dancing for FunFridays, 2 4 p.m.

$2 (55+), $3 others

A fun dance for any age group itsour love of dancing that keeps usyoung! All types of ballroom danc-ing. Come with or without a partner.

Beginning Ballroom andSwing Lessons

Fridays, 5:30 7 p.m.

$5

Not only Ballroom and Swing dancelessons - also included is the Fox Trot,Swing, Tango, Waltz and Cha Cha.No partner needed. Come meetpeople and have fun!

Ukulele - BeginningFridays, 10:30 11 a.m.

Do you want to learn how to play

the ukulele? Bring your uke andlearn to play in a relaxed environ-ment. No reservation needed. $1

Ukulele HourFridays, 11 a.m. noon

Bring your ukulele and play withother beginning uke players! Class isdesigned for fun, playing togetherat your own skill level, and learningin the process. Review basic ukechords, learn a variety of strummingand picking patterns, learn newchords, and pic up an assortment ofukulele tips. No reservation needed.$2

Music & Dance

As 500 people gathered at FSUs University Center to applaud this years Silver Stars, anticipation grew and the room came alive with the music of DarrylSteele & Vicki Herlovich. The evening brought laughter, tears and an understanding of what makes life fuller and memorable.

Flutist Janel Caine plays for new and previous Silver Star recipients at theirVIP reception.

Be a Key Holder

Please join the Tallahassee SeniorFoundation today. Your contributionpays for programs and enhancesservices. Mail or drop off your annu-al membership contribution at theSenior Center.

MembershipSeniors (55 and older) $25

Senior Couple $40

Supporter (under age 55) $35

Non-profit Organization $50

Key HoldersDiamond $5,000

Platinum $2,500

Gold $1,000

Silver $500

Bronze $250

Friend $100

Thank you for being a key to activeaging! Send your contribution to:Tallahassee Senior Center,

1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee FL32303

Gold Key HoldersPete & Emily T. Millett

Bronze Key HoldersShirley Gooding-Butler; Dr. NelsonKraeft; Charles B. Nam; Carmen I.Nelson

Friend Key HoldersFrank Alarcon; Ken & Carol Allman;Florence Helen Ashby; Beggs FuneralHome; Margaret Cash; Douglas &Lisa Dollar Covert; Peter & CarolCowdrey; Hazel Driscoll; CeciliaHack; John R. Haugabrook; Dr. MarySterner Lawson; Steve & Faye May-berry; William H. Moncrief; AnneMoon; James O'Brien & Kae Ingram;Ben & Beth Ogburn; Dick Lloyd &Patsy McCall; Richard & Susan Po-langin; Pat Stokes; Carrie S. Voich;

Janet Wells

New and RenewingMembersPeggy Alonzo; Maria Balingit; JamesF. & Barbara Jones; Bob Barnette;Mariann Bassett; Carrie W. Bassett;Nancy Bedford; Billy & BarbaraBeggs; Betty Jane Blair; Col. Tommy& Dana Bowermeister; OberlyBrown; Paul & Mary Ann Bryant;Nancy M. Buck; Mary Caminez;Louise M. Carpenter; Jo-Ann Clem-mer; Sonya A. Cloninger; Charles &Fran Conaway; Clara Cook; LorraineA. Coonrod; Michael & MarthaCoppins; Mary Lama Cordero; Jim &Theresa Croteau; Robert & EstherCummings; Karen L. Dalton; MarshaDavids; Susan Davis; Lynda E. Davis;Jean Deal; Frank & Dorothy Dean;John L. & Teresa L. Dean; Ann Dekle;Jim & Noel DeLong; Virginia Dens-more; Mary E. Dobbins; Gail Down-ing; Marie Dugger; Betty Earnest;Martha G. Eaton; Jim Eggert & ZoeC. Golloway; Tom Fincannon & KayNapier; Hank Fleck; Ann Foster;Virginia Freeman; John & MaryGambon; Sandra F. Genetin; KathieGeorge & Linda Riddle; Bruce &Luisa Gillander; Deanne Guerra;Cecil F. & H.D. Higgs; Joseph & Mau-reen Haberfeld; Coleen Hahn; GerryHammond; Barbara Harrison; Mar-gie Harvey; Vicky Hayse; James L. &

Lucy W. Hiatt; Jesse & Rita Hodsdon;Karen C. Inman; Barbara J. Jackson;Di Jacques; Liz Jameson; Emily Ja-mieson; Emily H. Jennings; TimothyJefferson & Louise J. Bennett; MaryR. Johnson; Janice P. Johnston; BerlinJones; Carolyn C. Joyner; StevenKahn; Claire Kelly; Anna Kuhn;Bimpe Zina Kumuyi; Stanley & PhyllisKupiszewski; Patricia Lanfear; Gene-vive Lathrop; Donald Ledbury; Shel-don Leibow; Rebecca Leon; Lou &Jennie Logan; Kathy S. Marchant;Joan P. McGuire; Guy & BrigitteMcKenzie; Jane McLeod; Dr. StevenMelamed; Annette Messer; VivianMitchell; Jane Mooney; William &Yoshiko Murdick; Claudia M. Nelson;Josephine Newton; Marilyn J. Nich-ols; Joseph O'Neil; Jerry Oshesky;Linda Oxford; Billie Padgett; Jim &Betty Pafford; Patricia H. Parkhurst;Carol J. Peck; Paula P. Petrovich; TinaPlatt; Phillip M. & Dawn T. Pollock;Bob & Fran Poppell; Kent Putnam &Paula Walborsky; Mary Rallis; AlbertL. Reaves & Patricia Hayes; MargaretJ. Riggins; Fred & Anna Roberson;Martin & Rae Roeder; Annie R. Rolle;Bob & Stephanie Rubanowice; Con-suelo Rushing; Terry & Linda Russell;Mary Jane Sansone; Beverly Schacht;Thelma Scott; Dr. Mary Beth Seay &Dee Shepherd; Richard & LindaLamb Senesac; Gertrude H. Shirley;Dorothy W. Simmons; Elizabeth L.Simpkins; Marylin Stallworth; Edwin

& Priscilla Stevens; Bonnie Strade;Sara A. Straub; Ellen Sullivan; Caro-lyn C. Tharp; Margie Thomas; C. KayTilles; Elmira G. Valdez; Jerry Vaugh-an; Cathy Wacksman; Sara JeanWainwright; Sandra H. Walonis;Betty S. Watson; Joann F. Webb;Dorothy Webb; Tiffanie Webster;Robert C. & Karin G. Werner; Wil-liam Woolley; Shirley Zahn

General DonationsBy: Warren Bishop & Darlene Wilke

In Appreciation of: Tax Aide

By: Sheila Salyer & Gay Montgomery

Memorial Donations

In memory of: Jane Fletcher

By: Edna Owens

In Memory of: Betsy Alexander

By: Sheila Salyer

Tallahassee SeniorFoundation BoardMembersLinda Roberts, President

Donna Wells, Vice President

Edna Owens, Secretary

Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D.

Doug Carlson

Mary Carroll

Ajay Chada

Jim Davis, CPA

Sandy DeLopez

Shirley Gooding-Butler

Scott Harrell

Elda Martinko

Lew Wilson

Bryan Desloge, Emeritus

A.J. (Andy) McMullian, Emeritus

Sarah Neeley, Emeritus

Senior Services AdvisoryCouncilEmily Millett, Chair

Jill Sandler, Vice Chair

Peter Piper, Secretary

Nancy Daws

Pamela Flory

Harry Fordham

Dr. Mike Francis

Patricia Parkhurst

Annie Rolle

Andrea Rosser

Dr. Antonio Terracciano

Freida Travis

Ed Vertuno

Mae Williams

Keyholders and memorials

Tallahassee Foundation member Ajay Chadha and his wife Meena enjoy the Silver Stars Awards banquet.

A copy of the official registrationand financial information may beobtained from the Division of Con-sumer Services by calling toll free(800-435-7352) within the state orvisiting www.800helpfla.com. Regis-tration does not imply endorse-ment, approval, or recommendationby the state. Registration #CH8035.



USA Dance Black and WhiteCharity Ball

Is it black or white? Actually,it was the USA Dance Black andWhite Charity Ball at the Talla-hassee Senior Center. Dancelessons with Curtis Rosiekkicked off the night that saw thebest of black and white attireand an auditorium dressed in atheme to match.

The annual USA Dance 6010benefit gala for TSC founddancers whirling and twirlingon the citys largest woodendance floor. There was the feel-ing of fun in the air and greatmusic with DJ Jim Hurst. Hurstprovided old favorites and someof todays pop tunes and theFred Astaire Studio dancerspresented some choreographednumbers that had all eyes ontheir graceful moves.

Big fun at Black &White Charity BallActive Living

From left, Brenda Austin, the president of USA Dance and Pamela Floryfocus their attention on the dance floor.

It may be deep into summerfor the rest of the world, butits already autumn in theminds of the Curriculum Com-mittee of the Osher LifelongLearning Institute at FloridaState University. Thats be-cause theyve been busily put-ting together the courses thatwill be offered during OLLIsFall 2015 Semester, which be-gins Sept. 28 and runs throughNov. 6.

Courses run the gamutfrom history, science, art, cul-ture and language to technol-ogy, music, literature, reli-gion, world events, economics,politics and much more.

The curriculum includesfaculty who taught popularOLLI classes in the past. NotedFlorida State University histo-ry professor Jim Jones, whohas taught several classes onthe Civil War, will switch timeperiods and focus on WorldWar II in Europe. Rabbi JackRomberg of Temple Israel isoffering a course tantalizinglytitled, Which God Dont YouBelieve In?

Take Control of Your Des-tiny is offered by Ken Brum-mel-Smith, of FSUs Depart-ment of Geriatrics in the Col-lege of Medicine, and archi-tect and historic preservationspecialist Arleen Pabon, a FA-MU faculty member, brings

her expertise to ArchitecturalConcepts: The Seven Wondersof the Ancient World. BruceBickley, retired FSU profes-sor, looks at Faulkners shortfiction, and retired FSU pro-fessor Woody Carlson offersThe Lucky Few, a study indemographics.

Tours of area plantations,Mission San Luis and TheGrove are planned, and naturelovers can study birding. Sci-ence classes include space sci-ence, Einsteins legacy, and hu-man osteology. Descriptionsof all fall course descriptionswill be available online atwww.olli.fsu.edu by Aug. 3.

And thats just a sample ofthe wealth of classes on tap forFall. OLLI membership is opento all area residents over 50.There are no educational pre-requisites for entry. Classesare offered for the enjoymentof learning, with no tests or re-quired homework.

The Fall Showcase of Class-es and Activities will be heldWednesday, Sept. 9, at 1:30 p.m.at the Turnbull Center on theFSU campus. Parking provid-ed. Registration begins onlineat olli.fsu.edu Sept. 11 at 10 a.m.Classes start Sept. 28 and con-tinue through November 6.

To receive notifications ofOLLI courses and events, go toolli.fsu.edu, Membership, andcreate an account. For more in-formation, call 850-644-7947.

Budd Titlow teaches a bird photography class.

OLLI sees fallwith new batchof cool classes Fran Conaway

TCC band gives Patriotic Concert

Geoffrey Bradford and Sara Carter Pankaskie perform with the Tallahassee Community College Band at the groupsannual Patriotic Concert. Pankaskie, also an enthusiastic conductor during the program, told the senior centeraudience, this is the highlight we look forward to every year.


Facts*:

While life expectancy in the U.S. ishigher than ever (age 79) for chil-dren born today, seniors remain atgreater risk of health problemsrelated to nutritional deficits thanany other age group.

According to the results of astatewide survey in 2012 by theDepartment of Elder Affairs, 26% ofthe seniors in Florida are at risk ofmalnutrition.

As of 2014 about 18% of Floridaspopulation received food stamps.

Nationwide, 30% of householdswith seniors served by FeedingAmerica programs said that theyhave had to choose between foodand medical care and 35% have hadto choose between food and heat/utilities.

Many restaurants in Florida reportthat increased numbers of diners areusing more coupons, reviewingmenus before ordering and diningearly to take advantage of earlyspecials.

Seniors who do not have adequateaccess to foods necessary for a bal-anced diet are at risk of placementin restrictive, costly living situations.There are resources available in thiscommunity to help seniors obtainfood whether through low costmeans, cooking at home or throughthe wide variety of local restaurants.

*For sources, phone 891-4043.

FOOD PANTRIESContact Each Location for Food PickUp Times and Availability

Big Bend Community Devel-opment Corp.

224-9745 421 W. Georgia St.

bigbendcdc.wordpress.com

Holy Comforter Episcopal Church

877-2712 2015 Fleischmann Road

holycomforteronline.org

Catholic Charities

222-2180 1380 Blountstown Hwy.

ccnwfl.org

Life Changers Church of God inChrist

656-3940 601 Miccosukee Road.

lifechangerscogic.com

Church of Christ

878-0085 916 Paul Russell Road

paulrussellcoc.org

Project Annie

222-6133 625 W. 4th St.

No web site

Faith Presbyterian Church, Man-na on Meridian

385-6151 2200 N. Meridian Rd.

faithpcusa.org

Salvation Army

222-0304 206 W. Virginia St.

salvationarmytallahassee.org

ECHO, Emergency Services Pro-gram

224-3246 702 W. Madison St.

echotlh.org

Tabernacle Missionary BaptistChurch

575-2739 615 Tuskegee St.

tmbconline.com

Elder Care Services

921-5554 2518 W. Tennessee St.

ecsbigbend.org

United Church in Tallahassee

878-7385 1834 Mahan Drive

uctonline.org

Good News Outreach

412-0016 242 Lafayette Circle

goodnewsoutreach.org

Wildwood Church, Our Father'sStorehouse

894-1400 100 Ox Bottom Rd.

wildwoodchurchonline.org/ofs

Lake Jackson United MethodistChurch, Redeemers Storehouse

562-1759 4423 N. Monroe St.

lakejacksonumc.wordpress.com

Good News Christian Ministries,Sowing Seeds Sewing ComfortMinistry

412-0016 347 Office Plaza Dr. - FoodDistributed at Tallahassee SeniorCenter

goodnewsoutreach.org

Greater Love COGIC

877-4792 524 E. Orange Ave.

glcogic.com

Tallahassee Heights United Meth-odist Church

877-6276 3004 Mahan Dr.

tallyheightsumc.com

Fountain Chapel

222-3800 821 Eugenia St.

No web site

Bradfordville First BaptistChurch

893-0893 6494 Thomasville Road

bradfordville.org

SITES FOR LOW COSTPREPARED MEALS

Grace Mission Episcopal Church

224-3817 303 W. Brevard St.

gracemission.net

Comprehensive EmergencyServices Center (non-residentsmay eat certain meals)

792-9000 2650 Municipal Way

tallahasseeleonshelter.com

The Senior Center (low cost hotlunchreservations needed)

891-4000 1400 N. Monroe St.

talgov.com/seniors

Smith-Williams CommunityCenter (low cost hot lunchre-servations needed)

891-1860 2295 Pasco St.

talgov.com

RESTAURANTS/RESTAURANT DISCOUNTSVisit or call the Senior Center toobtain a card that provides discountsto certain restaurants in the Talla-hassee area. Visit localseniordis-counts.com for a list of area restau-rants in this program or visit/call theSenior Center at 891-4000 for a list.

There is a wide variety of excellentrestaurants in the Tallahassee area.Most are listed in the local tele-phone book or at visittallahassee-.com (606-2305).

OTHER FOOD SOURCESMeals on Wheels (delivered meals)

921-5554 2518 W. Tennessee St.

ecsbigbend.org

Door Step Delivery (restaurantfood delivered)

575-3663 Menu Guide Available

doorstepdelivery.com

FlexFoods (delivered meals)

222-3539

flexfoods.co

FOOD INFORMATIONFAMU Cooperative ExtensionProgram

Promotes and makes available pro-grams for community gardening,food safety and nutrition.

599-3546

famu.edu/cesta/main

Leon County Extension Office ofUF

Provides educational assistance withnutritional health, food safety andgardening.

606-5200

leon.ifas.ufl.edu

NUTRITION ANDCOOKING CLASSES

There are many resources in LeonCounty to help seniors understandtheir nutritional needs and how tocook satisfying, nutritionally com-plete meals at home. This informa-tion can be found at www.tal-gov.com/seniors (under Senior Re-sources) or by calling 891-4043.

FOOD STAMPSThe food stamp program (also calledSNAP or supplemental nutritionassistance program and the foodassistance program) helps peoplewith low income buy healthy food.Food assistance approval is based oneligibility rules, gross income, assetsand the number of people in thehousehold. If approved, an electron-ic benefit transfer (EBT) card is is-sued to the family that can be usedto purchase food in most grocerystores.

The Florida Department of Childrenand Families (DCF) administers theprogram.

Seniors can apply by:

Calling 1-866-762-2237 to request anapplication by mail - M-F, 8 am-5 pmor

Visiting myflorida.com/accessfloridaon the internet or

Going to the DCF Office at 2810Sharer Road, Unit 24 - M-F, 8 am-5pm or

FAXing a request to (850) 921-8476or

Calling the Elder Helpline 1-866-467-4624.

Note: At the Frenchtown HeritageMarket Place, West Georgia St., EBTcards may be used to double pur-chases of locally grown produce. Themarket place is open every Saturday,9 am-1pm.

OTHER, RELATEDINFORMATIONJenny Craig Weight Loss: jennycraig-.com

Weight Watchers: welcome.weight-watchers.com

AARP Health and Nutritional In-formation: aarp.org/health

Senior Food Resources

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