TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

Active
LIVING
The magazine for Tallahassees
active boomer and senior community

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Mary Liz Tippin Moody enjoys
hand building in Artistry in Clay
with Mark Fletcher. Moody will
Arty Party
teach Illustrating a Story with
Water Media, at Lake Jackson Discover ways to explore your artistic side, page 15.
Community Center. See more on
Page 15.
Lifelong Learning Classes
Interested in the pursuit of
knowledge? LifeLongLearning
offers a variety of classes at a
variety of locations. Limited
space is available and classes
fill up quickly. For more infor-
mation or to register, email
Maureen.Haberfeld@tal-
gov.com or call 850-891-4033.
You may also stop by the TSC
and complete an application.
Lifelong Learning programs
are sponsored in part by Talla-
hassee Moose Lodge # 1075, the
City of Tallahassee, Leon Coun-
ty, and the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation.
African American Achieve-
ment in Florida: 1513 to the
Present
Mon., Sept. 18 & 25, 10 11:30
a.m. NE Branch Library, 5513
Thomasville Rd.
Instructor Pete Cowdrey will
introduce you to African and
African American soldiers, sail-
ors, explorers, settlers, build-
ers, educators, authors, artists,
political leaders, clergy, civil
rights activists, musicians, po-
ets, sports figures, actors, as-
tronauts, doctors, and other Af-
rican American men and wom-
en who have made substantial
contributions to Floridas rich
and culturally diverse history
since 1513. $5 donation / class
seniors (50+) / $7 others
Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
Thu., Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 1:30
3 p.m., TSC
The class will provide an
overview of the geology, natural
history, and traditions of this
beautiful nation. Learn the sci-
ence behind the extreme land-
scapes. Discover why Iceland is
known as a bird and whale
watching paradise. Explore
some fascinating Icelandic tra-
ditions and famous places. In-
structor Maureen Haberfeld.
$5 donation / class seniors (50+) /
$7 others
Floridas First Highwaymen
Exhibit at Gadsden Arts Cen-
ter
Fri. Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m. 12:30
p.m.
The Floridas First Highway-
men exhibit features the artists
who first began the group later
identified as Highwaymen.
White landscape painter A.E.
Bean Backus taught two
young black men to paint in Fort
2 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
Pierce, Florida, in the late 1950s
and early 1960s. At that time,
black artists were not permit-
ted to exhibit and sell work in
galleries, nor were they repre-
sented in any museum. These
young painters learned to paint
landscapes and earn a living
selling paintings along road-
sides, in private homes, and
parking lots. Lunch at the mu-
seum is included. $18.
The Middle East: Under-
standing Islamic History, Cul-
ture, Tradition, and Religion
Mon., Oct. 2, 9, 16, & 23, 10
11:30 a.m. NE Branch Library,
5513 Thomasville Rd.
Most Americans have only a
vague understanding of the
Middle East, Islam, and its cul-
ture. Increase your understand-
ing of Islamic culture and tradi-
tions and discover a better in-
sight into the tensions and con-
flicts in the Middle East.
Instructor Tom Friedman. $5
donation / class seniors (50+) / $7
others
The Middle East - A Fresh
Perspective: The Thousand
Year Struggle Between Iran
and Saudi Arabia
Thu., Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 2 -
3:30 a.m., TSC.
In order to understand how
the Middle East has evolved, ex-
amine the birth and growth of
Islam, a power in the region,
wielded by Sunni-Arab (todays
Saudis) and Persian-Shia (Now-
Iran). Journey through the re-
gions history and see the fight
to lead, control and influence
other groups. Learn about the
ideological roots of Islamic Mil-
itancy in Egypt. Examine re-
cent events in terms of Saudi
and Iranian influence and trace
the growth and varied develop-
ment of terrorism throughout
the region. Instructor Tom
Friedman. $5 donation / class
seniors (50+) / $7 others
Apalachicola Tour
Fri. Oct. 27, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m.,
Leaves from the TSC.
Spend the day in beautiful
and historic Apalachicola. Tour
some local historic homes and
museums, such as the Orman
House, Raney House, and Gor-
rie Museum. Enjoy lunch and
time for shopping and visiting
art galleries. $35 seniors (50+) /
$45 others
Understanding Climate
Change
Mon. Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10
11:30 a.m. NE Branch Library,
5513 Thomasville Rd.
The Earths climate has
changed throughout history.
Learn about the workings of the
atmosphere, the significance of
the current warming trend, the
role of CO2 and other green-
house gases, and the impact of
human activity. Examine recent
climate treaties and their sig-
nificance in addressing the is-
sues. Instructor Maureen Ha-
berfeld. $5 donation / class sen-
iors (50+) / $7 others
Language, Technology,
Photography, Dance & Music
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call 850-891-4065, or visit
ABOUT THE
PUBLICATION
Active Living is a bi-Monthly
publication of the Tallahassee
Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe
St., Tallahassee, FL 32303. 850-
891-4000.
Sheila Salyer, Senior Services
Manager, City of Tallahassee
and Executive Director, Talla-
hassee Senior Foundation
Audrey Byrne, Managing Editor
Martha Gruender, Coordinating
Copy Editor
The mission of Tallahassee
Senior Services is to offer pro-
grams, activities, and opportu-
nities designed to encourage
active living, optimal aging,
and social fitness for indepen-
dent adults age 50+.
Disclaimer of Endorsement:
Reference herein to any specific
commercial products, process,
or service by trade name, trade-
mark, manufacturer, or other-
wise does not necessarily con-
stitute or imply its endorse-
ment, recommendation or
favoring by Tallahassee Senior
Services or the Tallahassee
Senior Foundation.
ABOUT THE SENIOR
CENTER
For questions or more informa-
tion on Tallahassee Senior
Services, the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation, activities,
and 15 neighborhood venues,
contact 850-891-4000 or visit
www.talgov.com/seniors and
www.TallahasseeSeniorFounda-
tion.org. Like us at Face-
book.com/TallahasseeSenior-
Center. For Leon County Senior
Outreach (a program of the
TSCF), read the LCSO Gazette,
cms.leoncountyfl.gov.
Fall is packed with fun, learning and resources
MAUREEN HABERFELD
L3X COORDINATOR
L3X (Lifelong Learning Extravagan-
za) excitement starts this week!
This week (Sept. 11 15) the Tallahas-
see Senior Center will hold one of its
highly anticipated events, the 8th annual
Lifelong Learning Extravaganza (L3X).
We will offer over 50 unique, interesting,
informative, fun, and affordable classes
and experiences during the week.
Tickets still remain for classes on
Wednesday (9/13) and Thursday (9/14),
days and evenings. Discover something
new as you attend Farm to Table Cook-
ing (shop a farmers market and pre-
pare a meal at Kitchenable Cooking
School, Lake Ella), Cocktail Making
(travel from TSC to College Town and
learn how to mix a few cocktails), and
Wine, Cheese and Florida History
(travel from the TSC to take a tasty
tour of the Florida Historic Capitol Mu-
seum). Experience an Afternoon Tea
(also at Kitchenable); embrace your in-
ner artist or biologist as you tour the
FSU Museum of Fine Arts and/or learn
All About Sharks.
The culmination of our exciting week
is the closing luncheon featuring Dr.
Greg Boebinger, director of Tallahas-
sees National High Magnetic Field Lab-
oratory. Dr. Boebinger, who has received
numerous awards and was recently
named a fellow of the American Acad-
emy of Arts and Sciences, will speak on
Artistic Science and Scientific Art on
Friday, Sept.15.
The luncheon will be held in the Talla-
hassee Senior Center (1400 N. Monroe
St.) auditorium from 12 2 p.m. Tickets
for the luncheon are $12 and still avail-
able. To register for the luncheon or one
of the classes mentioned above visit
www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org
or call the Senior Center at 850-891-4000
no later than Tuesday, 9/12/17.
L3X is presented by the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation and County
Senior Outreach. Thanks to the follow-
ing L3X Sponsors Clarity Pointe, Cherry
Laurel Independent Retirement Living,
Feels Like Family, OLLI, Right at Home,
AARP, Covenant Care, and Waddell &
Reed Financial Advisors, Theobald-Bas-
com Group.
Become a TSC Foundation Member!
Membership Week Sept 18-22
September is National Senior Center
Month. During membership week,
Come Travel into Membership and be-
come a member of the Tallahassee Sen-
ior Foundation today! Art, fitness, health
and Lifelong Learning classes are some
of the programs, services & events of-
fered at the TSC and funded by member-
ship support. Three lucky members
(current or joining) will have an opportu-
nity to win one of three travel bags,
upon spinning the ticket wheel! Mem-
bership starts at $25 a year for 50+; cou-
ples are $40. For information, visit Talla-
hasseeSeniorFoundation.org or email Li-
sa.DollarCovert@talgov.com or call 850-
891-4003.
Keep safe on the Road! Become
CarFit! Mon., Oct. 2, 8:30 9:30 a.m.
TSC Parking Lot, 1400 N. Monroe St.
CarFit is a national educational pro-
gram developed by the American Soci-
ety on Aging in collaboration with AAA,
AARP, and the American Occupational
Therapy Association. As we age,
changes in our vision, flexibility,
strength, range of motion and even
height may make us less comfortable
and reduce our control behind the wheel.
One thing older drivers can do to adapt to
changes is to make individual adjust-
ments to find their best person-to-vehi-
cle fit. Older drivers can make adjust-
ments by attending CarFit.
At an individual CarFit check-up,
while the driver remains in the car, a
trained technician will chat with the
driver and cover topics like steering From left, L3X Instructors,
wheel comfort, line of sight over the Rob Williams, Leon Sinks
steering wheel, seat and seat belt com- & Birdsong Nature Center
fort, just to name a few topics. An indi- Hike, Jim Stevenson,
vidual CarFit check-up takes about 10 Saving Wakulla Springs
minutes to ensure that your vehicle fits Tour, and Dr. Madeline
you the best. Call 850-617-3192 to sched- Carr, Walking with
ule appointment! Mastodons.
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Language, technology & photography
LANGUAGE CLASSES
Hola! Hallo! Bonjour! The Tallahassee Senior
Center offers many different language classes?
We offer: German class alternates between
beginners & intermediate; French (various
levels); English as a 2nd language; and Spanish
(various levels). Many classes will return from a
summer break and start over the week of
Sept. 18. Please note the TSC calendar for
times and various levels or visit Talgov.com/
Seniors or call 850-891-4000 for more informa-
tion.
COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY
Interested in taking computer, photography,
or video editing classes? Stop by TSC recep-
tionist desk and complete an application to
express your computer skill level and course
interests. Call 850-891-4008 or email Kristy.Car-
ter@talgov.com to request an application be
sent to you. A variety of classes are offered
and vary in price.
MICROSOFT BASICS & BEYOND
Tue. & Thu., Sept. 26, 28 & Oct. 3 & 5, 9 11
a.m. (attend all 4 dates)
Tue. & Thu., Nov. 28, 30 & Dec. 5 & 7, 9 11
a.m. (attend all 4 dates)
Beginner class will focus on: keyboard tips and
shortcuts, typing and editing skills, cut and
paste, introduction to word processing, access-
ing programs, and navigation of your comput-
er along with terminology. Preregistration and
payment required; call 850-891-4008. Space is
limited. $20 (50+) or $25 (non-Seniors)
MICROSOFT EXCEL BASIC
Tue., Wed., and Thu., Sept. 26, 27, 28 & Oct. 3,
4, & 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (attend all 6 dates)
Tue., Wed., and Thu., Nov. 28, 29, 30 & Dec. 5,
6, & 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (attend all 6 dates)
Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel in six ses-
sions. Bring a flash drive. Preregistration and
payment required; call 850-891-4008. Space is
limited. $20 (50+) or $25 (non-Seniors)
WINDOWS 10
Tue. & Thu., Oct. 24, 26, 31 & Nov. 2, 9 11 a.m.
(need to attend all 4 dates)
Did you get a new computer or upgrade your
operating system and now have Windows 10?
Let us help you navigate the way. Preregistra-
tion and payment required; call 850-891-4008.
Space is limited. $20 (50+) or $25 (non-Seniors)
MICROSOFT WORD BASIC
Tue., Wed., and Thu., Oct. 24, 25, 26 31 & Nov.
4 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
Standing, Lee McNeil, computer, Ipad, Iphone instructor. The TSC offers a variety of technology
classes! Contact Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call 850-891-4008 for an application to express
your skill level and course interests.
1 & 2, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (attend all 6 dates)
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word in six ses-
sions. Bring a flash drive. Preregistration and
payment required; call 850-891-4008. Space is
limited. $20 (50+) or $25 (non-Seniors)
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
Additional classes are being developed at this
time. To register or for additional information,
email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call 850-891-
4008 or. Bring your camera, with a charged
battery, and your cameras manual. $5 Seniors
(50+) or $7 (non-Seniors). Additional informa-
tion can be found at: http://www.maf1.com/
dcc/
BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Sept. 20 & Oct. 25, 6:30 9 p.m.
This class is for beginners who want to learn
the basic functions of their digital camera:
how to turn it on, locate the battery and
memory card, use scene modes, turn off the
flash, and how to get the images onto your
computer. This class also includes the topics of
ISO, White Balance, Exposure Value, Camera
Metering and others.
Learn or improve your photo editing skills with
ADVANCED DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Sept. 27 & Nov. 1, 6:30 9 p.m.
This class continues, in depth, the topics of ISO,
White Balance, Exposure Value, Color Temper-
ature, Program - Aperture - Shutter modes,
metering such as weighted or spot and other
advanced functions. Lighting techniques,
image arrangement, time-of-day photography
tripod management and many other topics
will be discussed. The session will also discuss
some of the advanced features on the digital
single lens reflex (DSLR) camera units along
with the advantages and disadvantages of
various lens configurations. The topics and
issues discussed in this class will carry forward
to the Travel Session.
TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wed., Oct. 1 & Dec. 6, 6:30 9 p.m.
The class reviews many of the different situa-
tions photographers come across when trav-
eling. Different tricks and techniques, some
obvious and some not so obvious, will be
covered in the class. Techniques such as shoot-
ing from a speeding car, catching a rainbow,
shooting in snow and taking photos in dark
areas such as churches. This class now includes
previous content from the Digital Single Lens
Reflex (DSLR) class and the Travel Photog-
raphy.
PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
1st & 3rd Mon., 6:30 8 p.m. $5 per class
the Photoshop Elements software program.
Participants will view and discuss photo ed-
iting tutorials and member projects with
ample question and answer opportunities.
Share your knowledge and learn from others.
We will meet twice a month in the early eve-
ning with a planned agenda.
MUSIC
UKULELE - BEGINNING
Fri., 10-11 a.m., 1st & 3rd Friday of each month
Basic information about the ukulele includes:
learning chords, strums, and simple songs. $2
UKE SING ALONG HOUR
Fri., 11 - 12 p.m., 1st & 3rd Friday of each month
This class uses The Daily Ukulele Volume I.
Bring your uke and be ready to play along. No
preregistration required. $2
UKULELE & FRIENDS
Fri., 11 - 12 p.m., 2nd & 4th Friday of each
month
Bring your instrument of choice and your
voice. Gather as we Sing For Our Lives. Learn
songs for sustainable communities and a
healthy, peaceful planet. We play versions of
music that are ukulele friendly, though all
instruments are welcome.
Driving Classes
Sign up today! Take the NEW AARP Smart
Driver Course and you could reduce
your overall maintenance and car insur-
ance costs!* Refresh your driving skills
and learn the new rules of the road.
Learn research-based driving strategies to
help you stay safe behind the wheel. No
tests to pass.
Smart Driver Classes:
Sat., Sept.16, 9 - 3:30, Westminster Oaks
Sat., Oct. 21, 9 - 3:30, Cherry Laurel
Mon., Nov. 6, 9 - 3:30. Leon County
School Board
Seating is limited. $15 for AARP Members,
$20 for Non Members. For details and to
register, call Katrina Johnson, 850-514-
0011.
DANCE & FITNESS
DANCE
USA BALLROOM DANCE
Sat. 7:3010:30 p.m.
Dance on the largest dance floor in Tallahas-
see. Dance lessons provided at no charge - 6:30
p.m. Dance nights with paid entry. All dances
are smoke and alcohol free. $8/USAB Dance
members and $14/non-members; $5 for stu-
dents with valid IDs. Mark your calendars for
the following dance dates:
Sept. 16 Semi Formal The Star Ball
Oct. 21 Pumpkin Patch
Nov. 18 Elvis Lives
CONTRA DANCE (TALLAHASSEE COMMU-
NITY FRIENDS OF OLD TIME DANCE)
Fri. 7:3010:30 p.m.
Jigs and reels and all kinds of fun. Moves
similar to square dance with a caller instruct-
ing each dance before the music begins. $8/
adults, $7/seniors, $5/students, $3/dancing kids.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. No part-
ner or experience necessary. Newcomers
should arrive by 7:15 p.m.
Sept. 22 Fish Camp Cutups (FL/GA/AL) with
Caller Joey Norton of St. Pete
Oct. 13 Greasy String Band with Caller Susie
Rudder of Gainesville
Oct. 27 Upsala with Caller Andy Kane of
Gainesville
Nov. 17 TBA with Caller Richard Hopkins
BEGINNING LINE DANCE
Thu. at 12:30 p.m.
$2 Lace up your shoes and lets dance. From
country to pop music, let the beat move your
feet!
EARLY ROUND DANCE
Mon. at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy modern social round dancing, which is
choreographed and cued ballroom dancing
that progresses in a circular pattern. Facilitated
by the Capital Twirlers.
CAPITAL TWIRLERS SQUARE DANCE
Mon. at 7 p.m.
Mainstream and Plus Level Square Dancing.
Monthly dues $12.50 per person. Visitors al-
ways welcome $2pp. Level adjusted to fit
dancers skills. check web site at www.square-
dancesites.com/capital_twirlers for more de-
Llona Geiger, Bradfordville Senior Fitness Instructor, is pictured alongside Jim Hiatt, former
WWII pilot. Hiatt joined the fitness class at age 83 and asked Geiger to help get him to reach
age 90. He recently celebrated his 91st birthday. Hiatt appreciates the friendship and fitness the
class offers. Join him and Geiger (info below).
tails or Facebook at www.facebook.com/
Tallahasseetwirlers/. For more info, contact
Libby at 850-566-2117.
DANCING FOR FUN
Fri., 24 p.m.
A fun dance for any age group its our love
of dancing that keeps us young! All types of
ballroom dancing. Come with or without a
partner. $2 (50+), $3 (others).
BEGINNING BALLROOM AND SWING
LESSONS
Fri., 5:30-7 p.m.
Not only Ballroom and Swing dance lessons,
also included is the Fox Trot, Swing, Tango,
Waltz and Cha Cha. No partner needed. Come
meet people and have fun! $5.
FITNESS AT THE TALLAHASSEE
SENIOR CENTER
Fitness classes are $2 unless otherwise in-
dicated. For more information, call Ruth Nick-
ens, RN, Health & Wellness Program Coor-
dinator at 850-891-4042 or Ruth.Nickens@tal-
gov.com or Henry Steele, Health Suite Assis-
tant at 850-891-4045 or visit our website at
www.talgov.com/seniors.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT, Tue., 11 a.m.-noon,
taught by Lori Roberts, certified NIA yoga
instructor.
BRAIN-BODY-BALANCE, Mon., 1:30-2:30 p.m.
at the TSC, is an active-aging, fall prevention
program specifically created to train and
reverse many types of aging. Our philosophy
fuses movement with neuroplasticity-enhanc-
ing drills to improve balance, the various
functions of the brain, reflex skills, and im-
prove daily life skills. Taught by Kathy Gilbert.
Afternoon Class: Tue. & Fri., 1-2 p.m.
Class is also taught at Optimist Park, South-
wood & Allegro Heritage Oaks locations; see
Neighborhood Fitness Sites for other times,
listings and instructors.
Tue. & Thu., 10 -11 a.m., Optimist Park, taught
by Kathy Gilbert and Ferdouse Sultana
Tue., 1 - 2 p.m., SouthWood, taught by Wendy
Barber ($5 donation)
Wed., 2 - 3 p.m., Allegro Heritage Oaks, taught
by Kathy Gilbert
CHAIR YOGA, Fri., 11 a.m.-noon, offers a
gentle yoga workout for increased mobility,
bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus.
Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Bridget
Welch.
LIFE EXERCISE, Tue. and Thu., 9:30-10:30 a.m.,
is a very popular and dynamic workout consist-
ing of aerobics, light weights, stretching,
strengthening and balance exercises. This
workout is suitable for everyone and you can
participate seated. Taught by Pomeroy Brink-
ley.
TAI CHI: Wed. and Fri. 10-11 a.m. Taught by
Tom Ewart, Taoist Tai Chi Society.
ZUMBA GOLD: Thu., 5:30-6:30 p.m., Taught
by Jacqueline Parra. $5 (50+) $7 others.
YOGA: Mon. and Wed., 5:30-7 p.m., taught by
certified yoga instructor Pamela Hunter. Vigor-
ous practice for adults including poses, relax-
ation, and mediation. Wear comfortable
clothes and bring yoga mat (if you have one).
Fee: $10 (50+), $12 others.
NEIGHBORHOOD FITNESS SITES
Each class $2 (50+), $3 others.
Senior Fitness with Llona Geiger, Mon. & Wed.,
Allegro, 4501 Shannon Lakes Dr. W 8:30-9:30 a.m.
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Brain, Body, Balance with Kathy Gilbert, Wed.,
2 - 3 p.m.
Bradfordville Fitness, Northeast Branch
Library, Rm. 103, 5513 Thomasville Rd.
Senior Fitness I (Beginners) with Ferdouse
Sultana: Tue. & Fri., 9:30 10:15 a.m.
Senior Fitness with Llona Geiger. Class size
limited, first-timers call instructor at 510-2801
Beginners: Tue. & Fri., 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Intermediate: Tue. & Fri., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Senior Fitness I (Beginners) with Ferdouse
Sultana: Tue. & Fri., 9:30 10:15 a.m.
Yoga for Adults with Ferdouse Sultana: Mon.,
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C. Spence Com-
munity Center, 4768 Chaires Crossroad
Senior Fitness with Judy Upchurch: Mon., Wed.
& Fri., 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Seated Fitness: Tue. & Thu., 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Fort Braden Community Center, 16387
Blountstown Hwy.
Senior Fitness with Wendy Barber: Mon. &
Wed., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul
Russell Rd.
Super Seniors Fitness with Edwina Martin:
Tue., Wed. & Thu., 10-11 a.m. (no charge)
Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N.
Monroe St., Ste. 301
Mindful Movement with Lori Roberts, Thu., 1-2
p.m.
Miccosukee Community Center, 13887
Miccosukee Gap Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy Upchurch, Tue. & Thu.,
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Optimist Park, 1355 Indianhead Dr.
Brain - Body-Balance with Kathy Gilbert or
Ferdouse Sultana, Tue. & Thu., 10-11 a.m.
SouthWood Community Center, 4675
Grove Park Dr.
Brain-Body-Balance with Wendy Barber, Tue.,
1-2 p.m., $5 requested
Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old
Woodville Rd.

Flexibility is the key
for Ferdouse Sultana
KARLA BRANDT
Flexibility is the key for Ferdouse
Sultana, who teaches exercise and yoga
for Leon County Senior Outreach, the
Tallahassee Senior Center, and Pre-
mier Health & Fitness Center. For Sen-
ior Outreach, Ferdouse teaches Senior
Fitness 1 and has just launched a new
yoga class at the Northeast Branch Li-
brary.
It comes from her many years of
practicing yoga, and it comes from her
flexible style of teaching that encour-
ages her students to do what they can
do within their abilities. She doesnt
push her students, scold them, or de-
mand.
She creates an atmosphere in which
moving feels good, and moving more
feels even better. Just seeing her warm
smile and her brightly colored tie-dyed
leggings makes the people around her
feel good.
Ferdouses fondness for exercise
started when she was a girl in her home
country of Bangladesh. I always liked
exercise, she says. I did yoga on my
own by reading books and from TV pro-
grams.
Graduate school brought her to the
U.S. She earned a masters degree in
Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and Remote Sensing, and she
worked for the State of Florida until she
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KARLA BRANDT
Ferdouse Sultana, Yoga Instructor.
decided to pursue her passion for exer-
cise and teaching. She is a certified
Group Fitness Instructor, personal
trainer, yoga teacher, and Pilates in-
structor. Beyond exercise, Im curious
about everything, she says. She loves
to travel, and two of her favorite places
are Redwoods National Park (very
spiritual) and the San Francisco Bay
area (beautiful!).
Her curiosity and open mind led to
her philosophy that the world belongs
to us, and we belong to the world.
Whether we explicitly recognize it or
not, we are benefiting from what the
people who came before us came up
with.
Ferdouse brings the benefits of her
passion for movement and the ancient
art of yoga to all of her students to-
gether with a big splash of fun.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
PROGRAMS
The listed presentations, massage
and classes at the Tallahassee Senior
Center are $2 unless otherwise indicat-
ed. For more information on programs,
registration or donations, email
Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or call 850-
891-4042 or 891-4045.
Tools to Quit: A Smoking Cessation
Workshop,
Mon., Sep. 18, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, 2:30 - 4:30
p.m., Conf. Rm. 1A
Designed by former smokers, this
program was developed for people who
want to become non-smokers. Attend
one of these highly effective class/sup-
port groups if you are ready to quit
smoking now. Nicotine patches provided
at no charge. Offered by Big Bend
AHEC. Call 224-1177 to register.
HIV & Aging Awareness Day
Mon., Sep. 18, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dining
Room
September 18 is National HIV/AIDS
and Aging Awareness Day and the focus
is on HIV-related issues confronting ag-
ing adults. The CDC reports that people
55 and older account for 24% of the peo-
ple living with HIV in the US, and HIV-
related challenges include stigma and
lack of knowledge. Learn about trans-
mission, testing and treatment. Atten-
dance is encouraged for everyone. Con-
fidential HIV screenings provided from
10 a.m. noon in the health suite. Offered
by Leon County Health Department.
Falls Prevention Awareness Day:
Ten Years Standing Together to Pre-
vent Falls
Thu., Sep. 21, 10:30 a.m., Dining Room,
Health Suite & Activity Room
NCOAs 10th annual Falls Prevention
Awareness Day is on Sept. 21the first
day of Fall! To honor this, join us for an
interactive extravaganza to raise aware-
ness about preventing fall-related inju-
ries among older adults. Enjoy a morn-
ing of education, resources, information,
medication review, balance, vision, oth-
er health screenings and more. Find out
how to avoid becoming a statistic! Of-
fered by Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
Colorful Foods for Better Health
Wed., Sep. 27, 11 a.m., Dining Rm.
Learn about how colorful fruits and
vegetables can prevent or benefit those
living with chronic disease or inflamma-
tion. Offered by UF-IFAS Leon County
Extension.
In Our Own Voice: Mental Health
Awareness
Tue., Oct. 3, 6 8 p.m., Auditorium
Hear their true stories in their own
voices. Presented by individuals who are
successfully managing their own diag-
nosis. This evening program is designed
to promote awareness of mental illness
and the possibility of recovery. Informa-
tion about local resources is available.
Get your flu shot
Active Living Expo & Flu Shot Fair
Two days!
Thu., Oct. 12, 5 to 8 p.m. & Fri, Oct 13,
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Resources, Exhibitors, Flu Shots, Health
Screenings galore, door prizes! Special
section with downsizing resources. Flu
shots available both days this year! Bring
your Medicare or CHP card. $3 admission
good for both days; complimentary valet
parking!
Offered in partnership with NAMI (Na-
tional Alliance of Mental Illness, Talla-
hassee Chapter). Please RSVP to
ruth.nickens@talgov.com or 891-4042. $3
requested donation.
Podiatry Screening & Foot Care
Thu., Oct. 19, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Health
Suite
Dr. Gary McCoy, Podiatrist & foot
specialist cuts toenails and assesses and
treats foot problems. Doctor accepts
Medicare, Medicaid, and secondary in-
surance, which may cover costs for this
service if you have diabetes, vascular
disease, neuropathy, renal failure, MS,
or are on blood thinner Coumadin. Other-
wise, $25 fee applies.
Demystifying Guardianship
Wed., Oct. 25, 11 a.m. noon, Dining
Room
Florida State Guardianship Associa-
tion brings this relevant presentation on
guardianship. Learn about what defines
guardianship, when it is necessary, when
to avoid it, and how you can ensure that
right guardian is assigned to you or a
friend or loved one.
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Tallahassee Senior Center Health
Suite, unless otherwise noted.
Blood Pressure, Wed. & Thu., 10 a.m.
noon
Glucose, Every Wed., 10 a.m. noon
Pulse Oximetry, Thu., Oct.5 & Nov 2,
10 a.m. noon
Hearing, Wed., Sept. 13 & Nov. 8, 10
a.m. noon, offered by Audibel
HIV Screenings, Mon., Sept. 18, 10 a.m.
noon, offered by LCHD
MASSAGE, MEDITATION, AND REIKI
Reiki, Every Tue.,10:30 a.m. - noon, Su-
sie Howell, Reiki Master, and Friends
Meditation and Mindfulness Guide-
lines, Tue., Oct. 1 & Nov.7, 10:30 - 11:30
a.m.
Offered one Tuesday each month in
conjunction with Reiki, these encoun-
ters introduce you to the secrets of the
timeless art of meditation. Feel calmer,
more focused and balanced. Taught by
Leslie Hanks Yoga Unlimited.
Massage, Tue., Sept 26, 10 a.m. - noon,
Norma Reesor, LMT.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
LEON COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH
LUNCH & LEARNS, LIFELONG LEARN-
ING SAVE THE DATE!
Lunch & Learns (L&L) offer lively and
engaging programs for adults 50+. All
Lunch & Learns are 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Each L&L includes exhibitors, health
screenings, and lunch, $6. These events
are a program of the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation, funded by the Leon
County Board of County Commission-
ers. For information on Leon County
Senior Outreach events, field trips, and
classes, e-mail Susan.Davis@talgov.com
or call 850-891-4065. Note: LifeLon-
gLearning classes, fitness classes and
art workshops are offered at multiple lo-
cations. See page 2 for LifeLongLearn-
ing classes, page 5 for fitness classes and
page 15 for art workshops.
Bradfordville, Wildwood Presby-
terian Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom
Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Wed., Sept. 13, Oct. 11
and Nov. 8
Bradfordville Historic Schoolhouse,
6808 Beech Ridge Trl.
Social Bridge: Mon., 123:30 p.m. $1
per class
Chaires-Capitola, Dorothy C.
Spence Community Center, 4768
Chaires Crossroad
Lunch & Learns: Tue., Sept. 26 (TMH
Health Fair) and Oct. 24
Fort Braden, Fort Braden Communi-
ty Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Lunch & Learns: Tue., Sept. 19 and
Oct. 17 (TMH Health Fair)
Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson Commu-
nity Center, 3840 North Monroe St., Ste.
301
Lunch & Learns: Thur., Sept. 21 (TMH
Health Fair) and Oct. 19
Canasta, Cards & Games: Tue., 1 4
p.m., $1 per class.
Miccosukee, Miccosukee Communi-
ty Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Thur., Oct. 5 and
Nov.. 2 (TMH Health Fair)
Bus Trip to Walmart: Fri., Oct. 6 and
Nov. 3
Jake Gaither Community Center Life Skills participants Bessie Walton and Eloise Waddell receive a stroke assessment from a TMH nurse.
Computer Class: Fri., Sept. 22, Oct. 13
and 27, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. $1 per class.
Woodville, Woodville Community
Center, 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Thur., Sept. 14, Oct.
12 and Nov. 9 (TMH Health Fair)
SOUTHSIDE SENIOR SERVICES &
OUTREACH
WELLNESS CIRCLES
In a casual setting, enjoy healthy
snacks and refreshments, various
health-related discussions, demonstra-
tions, guest speakers and health screen-
ings. Enjoy seeing your neighbors and
making new friends! $2 donation. For
more information, e-mail Wendy.Bar-
ber@talgov.com or call (850) 891-4052. Donna Guthrie always looks forward to a fun
time at the Bradfordville Lunch & Learn, a Barbara Clark, from the Florida Public
Jack McLean Community Center,
700 Paul Russell Road, (850) 891-2505 program of the Tallahassee Senior Center & Archaeology Network, shows children at the
Foundation, funded by the Leon County GaP family picnic how to use an atlatyl, an
Wellness Circle, Tue., Sept. 12 and Oct.
10, 11 a.m. 12 noon Board of County Commissioners. ancient tool.
Super Seniors Fitness, Tue., Wed.,
Thu., 10-11 a.m., ongoing. Senior exercise
program taught by Ella Ellis. No charge.
Jake Gaither Community Center,801 GRANDPARENTS AS
Bragg Drive, (850) 891-3940 NEW! GaP Support Group
Wellness Circle, Wed., Sep. 20 and PARENTS NOTE: GaP Support Group canceled in
Oct. 18, 11 a.m. 12 noon September.
New dates! Fri., Oct. 13, 2017, 11 a.m.-
Fitness classes, no charge: Grandparents as Parents: Remember these
noon, Jake Gaither Community Center,
Wake Up and Walk, Mon., Wed., & Fri., dates!
801 Bragg Dr. Join other grandparents
9-9:45 a.m., Yolondo Westberry, Instruc- GaP Support Lunch
raising their grandchildren to discuss
tor Wed., Sept. 27 & Oct. 25, 2017, 12 1:30 p.m.
your unique situation.
Mature Adult Exercise Class, Mon., Leon County Public Library, 200 W. Park Ave.,
No reservations necessary
Wed., Fri., 10-11 a.m., Yolondo Westberry, Program Room A.
Call 850-891-4027 or email Karen.Boeb-
Instructor Complimentary lunch provided for grandpar-
inger@talgov.com if you would like
Co-ed Fitness, Tue. & Thu., 9-10 a.m. ents and other relative caregivers. Reserva-
more information or to RSVP for any
Alexander Davis, Instructor tions are required.
events above!
Zumba, Tue. & Thu., 10-11 a.m., Cas-
sandra Leland, Instructor
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 7
In Our Own Voice highlights Mental Health Month
RUTH NICKENS, R.N.
HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Mental illness has existed throughout

mankinds history. Once considered to be
caused by divine punishment or demonic
possession, mental illness is now under-
stood to have a biopsychosocial origin.
There is still much to learn about mental
illness, here are a few things we DO
know:
Mental illness is NOT a normal part of
aging. While many older adults have
seemingly good mental health, they are
at risk for developing mental disorders,
as well as neurological disorders and
other health conditions.
At least 20 percent of older adults ex-
perience some form of mental illness.
The most common mental issues include
depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD,
schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Un-
fortunately, they are often under-identi-
fied by both themselves and health-care
professionals. Additionally, diagnosis
gets further complicated when dementia
and other illnesses are underlying fac-
tors.
Older adults have a staggering rate of
suicide, with more than 11,000 lives lost
annually, and many more likely go unre-
ported. White males over 85 are at the
highest risk among all older adults.
Stigma is a major barrier to accessing
mental health care. Both societal stigma
and self-stigma make people reluctant to
seek help.
In light of these facts, mental illness
8 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
Leslie Spencer, AARP, holds the camera for Dr. Shirley Zahn, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, to chat with the producer of Lives Well Lived, a
documentary shown at the Senior Center and scheduled to be released later this year. To make an appointment with Dr. Zahn, the Senior
Counselor, call 850-576-4721.
has become a major public health issue,
especially since the older adult sector of
the population will double by the year
2050. The World Health Organization
(WHO) defines health as a state of com-
plete mental, physical and social well-be-
ing, and not merely the absence of dis-
ease or infirmity. Then they go one step
further, adding, because mental health
is essential to overall health and well-be-
ing, it must be recognized and treated in
all with the same urgency as physical
health.
The Senior Center has long recog-
nized the role of mental health and emo-
tional well-being in successful aging,
and has a plethora of programs in place
to enable people to remain active, en-
gaged, and independent. Besides over
180 programs offered to promote phys-
ical fitness and social engagement (both
important factors in mental fitness), par-
ticipants can receive counseling on site
by appointment with a mental health
counselor. Resources on mental health
and other relevant issues are available in
the resource center. Educational work-
shops and depression screenings are
available on a revolving schedule, and
this past summer, two programs that ad-
dressed isolation and loneliness (com-
mon causes of depression) were success-
fully facilitated.
Since October is National Mental
Health Awareness Month, on Tue. Oct. 3,
in partnership with National Alliance on
Mental Illness Tallahassee (NAMI). The
Senior Center will host In Our Own
Voice: Mental Health Awareness, a spe-
cial evening program for everyone, in-
cluding professionals, those living with
mental illness, and those that have a
If you go
What: Join us for In Our Own Voices:
Mental Health Awareness
When: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3
Where: Tallahassee Senior Center Audi-
torium from 6 8 p.m. A light dinner
will be served.
Details: RSVP to ruth.nickens@tal-
gov.com or 891-4042. $5 requested
donation.
friend or loved one who is.
This conversation is designed to pro-
mote awareness about mental illness,
and you will hear individuals who are liv-
ing with and successfully managing
their own diagnosis share their true sto-
ries in their own voices. The focus is on
the possibility of recovery, and available
local resources. It will be held in the Tal-
lahassee Senior Center Auditorium from
6 8 p.m. A light dinner will be served.
Please plan to attend, but first, RSVP to
ruth.nickens@talgov.com or 891-4042. $5
requested donation.
Nancy OFarrell, NAMI Tallahassee
volunteer says, The main things we
want people to take away from the Octo-
ber 3 program is that they are NOT
alone, and with proper diagnosis, inter-
vention and treatment, they can live rich
and fulfilling lives!
Senior athlete travels many roads in many ways
NICK GANDY

If Rodney Athertons track and field

CAPITAL CITY
training diary were a passport, he would SENIOR GAMES
be recognized as a world traveler.
After setting high jump, triple jump Are you age 50+? Do you enjoy any of
and pole vault records at the 2016 Florida these sports: archery, bag toss, basket-
Senior Games, in the 60-64 age group, he ball, bowling, golf, horseshoes, pickle-
has traveled to six track and field meets ball, power lifting, swimming, table
around the state and country, sharing his tennis, tennis, and/or track & field?
Tallahassee-based talents. Train, compete and earn medals in your
In 2017, Atherton competed in the Em- age group! Qualify for the State Senior
erald Coast Senior Games (Destin), Cap- Games! Save the date! The Capital City
ital City Senior Games, Good Life Games Senior Games will be held March 2-12,
(Pinellas County), The Villages Senior 2018! Start your training now! For
Games, the USATF Florida Champion- sports training facilities, visit www.tal-
ships, in Jacksonville, and the USATF gov.com/ SeniorGames!
Masters National Championships in Ba-
ton Rouge.
At the USATF National Champion-
ships, Atherton won a gold high jump
medal, silver medals in the triple jump
and pentathlon, and a bronze in pole
vault. He also finished fourth in long
jump, sixth in the 100-meter hurdles and
ninth in discus. Thats six events in four
days.
His medal count could have been
higher but during the 100-meter hurdles,
he fell after hitting the final hurdle, got
back up, and finished sixth place. That
was a good meet, he said.
He earned his pentathlon silver medal
for his performance in five events; long
jump, javelin, discus, 200 meter and 1500
meter runs. Atherton entered the event
ranked second in the country in his age
group, behind Noel Ruebel, a high school
and collegiate track and field coach, and
top ranked 60-64 age group pentathlon
athlete. Atherton needed to finish five
seconds ahead of Ruebel in the final Senior Athlete Rodney Atherton pictured
event, the 1500 meter run, for the gold with his many track & field medals.
medal.
He was on my tail the whole race but
I couldnt pull away, Atherton said. I gitimate contender.
finished just two seconds ahead of him Besides competing in five sport
for the silver medal. Atherton pole volts! events like the pentathlon, he also com-
He grew up in a military family and petes in the 10-sport decathlons. He re-
moved around quite a bit before settling cently competed at a USATF meet in
in Tallahassee. He ran track at Godby ing at either the Florida A&M or Leon a fan of the circus, his parents first date Jacksonville against Open Division ath-
High School, attended Tallahassee Com- High School track. I eat in the afternoon was to a circus performance. On their letes of all ages. His performance was
munity College and Florida State Univer- to regain calories burned in the morning. honeymoon, they traveled to Sarasota to the third best overall in Masters compe-
sity before settling into a career with the Then I do some weight training. His dai- visit the Ringling Museum. Within the tition in his age group. With that as a mo-
State of Florida where he worked for 38 ly training diary keeps track of his ac- last five years, Rodneys son followed in tivator, he has set a goal to establish a
years. complishments on the track and where his dads footsteps and also was a mem- new American record in 2018.
He has a variety of hobbies besides he travels to meets. ber of the FSU Circus doing juggling Standing just under six foot three
track and field that put him in the public After graduating from Godby High acts. inches tall, Atherton admits his height
eye. Atherton is a member of the Capital School, his versatile nature led him to After graduating from college and gives him an advantage in the jumping
Chordsmen, an a capella singing group take a break from track and field to be- spending two years as a circus perform- events and allows him to excel in the pole
that practices at the Tallahassee Senior come a member of the FSU Flying High er, Atherton wondered, How would I vault as he can place his hands higher on
Center. As a member of the Chordsmen, Circus during his junior and senior years have done if I ran track? He approached the pole. While he is very visible around
he also sings in Barber Shop Quartets. I (1977-78). I did some juggling, the slack a Florida State track coach and was al- town between his track and field train-
can sing just about anything, tenor, bass, wire and high wire and the quartet ada- lowed to compete in a Metro Conference ing, as a Capital Chordsmen singer and
lead, baritone, he said. It helps to be gio, he said. Thats a routine where a Tournament (FSUs conference affili- his career with the State of Florida, its
versatile. Versatility is an understate- couple of guys throw a girl around. ation at the time) as an unattached ath- his method of transportation that makes
ment for Atherton. How does one go from track and field lete. My results would have earned All- him most noticeable. Im the Segway
Since retiring, he trains every morn- to a circus performer? His dad was such Conference status, he said. I was a le- guy, he proudly proclaims.
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 9
Extravaganza excitement
Attend L3X excitement this week
Sept 11-15!
At the L3X Launch Parties held in
early August, attendees perused L3X of-
ferings and chatted with a few instruc-
tors. Tallahassee Senior Foundation
members had an opportunity to register
early for classes.
If you are not registered or you would
like to sign up for additional classes,
Lifelong Learning Extravaganza begins
Monday Sept. 11-15 and a few openings
remain (see page 3) we welcome you to
join the fun!
Attend the L3X closing luncheon with
National High Magnetic Field Laborato-
ry Director and award-winning physi-
cist Greg Boebinger on Friday, Sept 15
from noon-2 p.m. For more information,
to attend the luncheon, and/or sign up for
available openings, visit www.Tallahas-
seeSeniorFoundation.org/L3X or call Lydia Riedell of Metamorphosis demonstrates the healing sound of Himalayan singing bowls. Join her for a relaxing, listening experience.
850-891-4000.

From left, Skip and Paula Cook, Lisa Hourigan, Class 9 TALL
Grad, and Sam Martin, instructor of Experience the Carolina
Shag.

Middle East expert Tom Friedman will teach Understand Caroline Collins chats with beekeeper Mike Parramore from
Islam, and instructor Linda Davey will discuss the the Apalachee Beekeepers Association about the Sweet
consequences of apathy in a class on the Holocaust. Hobby: Honey Bees & Beekeeping. Sam Martin demonstrates the shag with Aurora Hansen.
10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
 Join Instructor Midori Okasako for Lose Yourself in Zentangle. Relax and create beautiful
patterns inspired by life.

Attendees are excited about the great L3X offerings.

Burt Altman (on Segway) and Tim Nettles of Tallahassee Segway Tours will lead L3X
participants on a historical tour of Cascades Park.

Luthier Danny Goddard instructs Building Guitars & Mandolins by Hand, and Kelly Goddard From left, TSCF Secretary Edna Owens, and Maren Cox, of Moving Tally Seniors, enjoy brunch
invites you to sample Wine, Cheese and Florida History. with friends and decide on classes.
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 11
Zero Birthday Bash raises money for TSC
Zero Birthday Bash raises funds
for Tallahassee Senior Services and
programs!
Over 250 people danced, socialized,
& celebrated at the Zero Birthday
Bash, a fundraiser for the Tallahassee
Senior Center & Foundation held on
Saturday, August 26.
President of the Foundation Board,
Scott Harrell of Home Instead Senior
Care, celebrated his 40th birthday and
Linda Roberts, Immediate Past Presi-
dent, celebrated her 70th. Lindas son
Jack celebrated his 50th with several
members (Jack Roberts, Jr., Darren
Schwartz, Stan Cutchen, Don May and
David Bowlin) of the local rock band
Highway 85, and their fans!
Several decades of spinning around
the sun is always a great excuse to par-
ty for a good cause! Says Scott, People
who go to the Senior Center live happi-
er livesclasses offer social and moti-
vational opportunities for friendship,
growth, and learning! Dancing fans of Highway 85

From left, Linda Roberts son and granddaughter, Jessie and Jessica Roberts and great-niece and
nephew, Isabelle and Stephen Bryant. Scott Harrell and Barbara Chester, who played basketball at the old Armory in 1949.

Left to right, Scott Harrell, Linda Roberts, and son Jack

Yvonne Weems, Harry & Annie Biske at the Zero Birthday TSCF Board Member Jeanie Martin-Armstrong and Ken Roberts, Jr. all celebrated a Zero Birthdays! Many members
Bash. Armstrong. of Highway 85 and their fans also celebrated.
12 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
TRAVEL: 2017 TOURS TRAVEL PRESENTATION

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR CENTER
Tours are open to all travelers and
benefit the Tallahassee Senior Founda-
tion. Email Kristy.Carter@Talgov.com or
call (850) 891-4008 for more information
or visit www.funseas.com/tsc. New trav-
el partner: Holiday, Cruises & Tours.
Book early to reserve your spot. The Sen-
ior Center requests that you complete a
participation form prior to taking a tour.
Here is a list of available tours:
Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, & Hoover
Dam, Sept. 20 Oct. 3, 2017, Motor coach
Man of La Mancha, Sept. 27-28, 2017,
Orlando, Motor coach
Israel Trip, Oct. 17-26, 2017
16 Night Grand European River
Cruise, Nov. 17-Dec. 3, 2017
Western Caribbean Cruise, Holland
America ms. Rotterdam, leaves Nov. 19,
2017
Callaway Gardens & Biltmore Es-
tates, Ladies Only, Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2017
Christmas Carole, Sun., Dec. 10, 2017
Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jackson-
ville, Motor coach
Icelands Magical Northern Lights,
March 3-9, 2018 SOLD OUT Additional
dates available
Ladies Spring Caribbean Cruise,
Apr. 22-29, 2018
The Ark Encounter & Creation Mu-
seum, June 11-16, 2018
12 Night Regal Splendor Cruise, July
6-18, 2018
What: Learn about upcoming Day Trips ~ Motor Coach Tours ~ Cruises & More
When: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tue., Sept. 19
Where: TSC Auditorium, 1400 N. Monroe St.
RSVP: Call 850-891-4000
Tours are open to all travelers & benefit Tallahassee Senior Services
FUN AT THE TSC SAVE THE
DATES!
L3X Lifelong Learning Extravaganza,
Sept. 11 15
Membership Week, Sept. 18 22
CarFit, Oct. 2, 8:30 9:30 pm. a.m.
TALL Preview Reception, Oct. 10, 5:30-7 German Christmas Market & Beer Garden,
p.m. Nov. 3 & 4
Active Living Expo, Oct. 12 & 13 Deck the Halls, Fri., Dec 1, 6:30 p.m.
Red Carpet Reception, Oct. 24, 5:30-7 p.m. TCC Community Band, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Insiders Art Reception, Fri., Nov. 3, 6-8 Capital Chordsmen, Dec. 7 & Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
p.m.
Downsizing Session, Mon., Nov. 6, 10-11

TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
CENTER ART EXHIBITIONS
Senior Artist Showcase Art Recep-
tion on Sept. 1, celebrated 85 beautiful
artworks made by senior age artists
from the Big Bend Area, on display at the
Senior Center and the Downtown Li-
brary. Awards, selected by jurors Paul
D. Harvill & Mary Liz Tippin Moody,
were presented as follows: First Place -
Mikiko Tanaka, Second Place - Elsa L.
McKinney, Third Place - Gale Poteat,
Honorable Mentions - Jeanne Alderson,
Barbara Buckingham, Maria Balingit,
and Charles C. Pierce. Art work remains
on display in the TSC Second Floor Audi-
torium, TSC First Floor Dining Room
and Leon County LeRoy Collins Library
Second Floor through Sept. 27.
Top three winning poems of this
years Poetry Contest, sponsored by Po-
etry For The Love Of It, the TSCs in-
house chapter of the Florida State Poets
Association, are: 1st Such A Beauty by
Jean Ledoux; 2nd The Silver Chord by
Leslie Puckett; and 3rd - Unseen Scenari-
os- by Yvonne Worden. Awards were
presented and winning poems were read
at the Senior Art Showcase exhibit on
Friday, September 1.
Poetry For The Love Of It meets 2nd
and 4th Mondays at 2:45 to 4:45 pm 3rd
floor conference room Senior Center.
Visitors are welcome. Contact Charles
Hazelip (850) 878-0412, cell- 766-4570, or
via e-mail at dochazelip@comcast.net.
NEXT EXHIBIT! Insiders Show, an ex-
hibition of artwork by TSC Artists will be
on display from Oct. 3 Nov. 17. The Art
Such A Beauty
by Jean Ledoux
As I round the corner I see her there
standing tall, stately, almost regal
And she takes my breath away.
I sense her strength, her deep-rooted life.
Many seasons have come and gone,
and she has weathered many storms.
Yet she stands before me, proud and
whole and true.
She is straight and tall in the glory of the
sun
arms stretched wide as if to embrace the
very sky.
Her welcome is warm and strong
as she beckons me near.
Her garment is golden and crimson
flowing about her with the gracefulness of
silk,
then, in one breathless motion
it floats silently to the ground.
I stare, unable to resist such beauty
And my heart leaps with joy at being here
to see
the glory of one October Tree.
Reception and awards ceremony is Fri-
day, Nov. 3, 6-8 p.m. and the event coin-
cides with the German Christmas Mar-
ket and Beer Garden Event held 5-9 p.m.
Browse local arts & crafts vendors and
enjoy local craft beer, Bavarian-style
music and food truck! Keep posted for
more details on this fun evening.
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Fall events benefit Alzheimers Project
DEBBIE MORONEY
Alzheimers Project is ready for its
annual Caregiver Celebration Day, Fri.,
Sept.15, 9-1:30 p.m., Saint Pauls United
Methodist Church. Sponsored in con-
junction with the Area Agency on Aging
for North Florida, this annual event is an
opportunity for caregivers, who support
loved ones with Alzheimers and other
forms of dementia to enjoy a day of pam-
pering, which includes a continental
breakfast, a hot lunch, guest speakers,
free chair massages, manicures, various
health screenings (blood pressure, bal-
ance, oral health, blood glucose), and at-
torney consultations. Respite is provid-
ed for families that need to bring a loved
one with dementia. Free to Caregivers.
Contact Jasmine at 850-386-2778 or by
email at jasmine@alzheimerspro-
ject.org to register.
The Bradfordville Blues Club is host-
ing the 3rd Annual Heart of Bluegrass
Festival on Sun., Oct. 29, 12:30 7 p.m. All
proceeds from the event will be donated
to the Alzheimers Projects Music Ther-
apy Program. Alzheimers patients en-
joy live music and songs, and caregivers
have some time to take care of their per-
sonal needs. This years festival features
Flatt Lonesome, one of the leading blue-
grass bands in the world, and a winner of
the International Bluegrass Associa-
tions Vocal Group of the Year. Sponsor-
Adopt a senior animal and gain a companion
MAUREEN THOMPSON
Imagine waking up alone one day in a
place youve never seen before. Its a
noisy environment and your bed is a
hard cot with no blankets. Youre fed reg-
ularly, but thats all thats regular. People
come and go but you never know when,
or if, someone will spend time with you.
This is the situation that too many
senior dogs & cats in our community
find themselves in. They have spent
their lives in a home and with a family
and through no fault of their own they
are suddenly at a shelter, homeless and
scared.
I recently fostered Rascal, an 11-year-
old dachshund mix who was surren-
dered to the Tallahassee-Leon Communi-
ty Animal Service Center when his own-
er went into assisted living due to de-
mentia. It took 4 months to find an
adopter for Rascal, mainly because he
kept getting overlooked due to his age.
Like many older dogs, Rascal was a great
companion calm and relaxed whether
14 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
Join the annual Forget Me Not Walk to support the Alzheimer's Project.
ships are available for the event. For
ticket and sponsorship information go to
Bradfordvilleblues.com.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers be-
gins on Fri., Oct. 13. Join us for a six-week
Rascal, a senior dog in need of a new home and companionship.
hanging around the house, socializing at
outdoor restaurants, or walking the
neighborhood. He slept through the
night, was house trained, never chewed
education series that teaches the care-
givers of loved ones with dementia how
to thrive and not just survive in their
difficult role. Attendees will learn valu-
able techniques including the following:
furniture or shoes and had an adorable
happy dance that made me laugh ev-
ery time.
If you wonder whether a senior dog is
reducing personal stress, changing neg-
ative self-talk, communicating ones
needs to family members, managing
emotions and much more. The class is
free. To register for the class, call Ste-
phanie at 850-386-2778.
This November, Sheriff Walt McNeil
invites you to support the Alzheimers
Project by participating in three great
events WALK RUN GOLF! Forget-Me-
Not Walk, Sun., Nov. 5, 1-3 p.m., Cas-
cades Park. Walk and remember a loved
one stricken with Alzheimers Disease.
You can sponsor a team, walk with a
team, or walk individually. To register go
to Alzheimersproject.org.
Rex Cleveland Magic! Mile Run,
Sun., Nov. 5, 4:30 p.m., Myers Park. The
event is hosted by the Gulf Winds Track
Club. Even casual runners can partici-
pate. Sponsorships are available. To reg-
ister or sponsor the event go to
www.gulfwinds.org/calendar/down-
hill_mile. asp or call David Yon at 850-
425-6671.
Cliff Hinkle Round to Remember,
Mon., Nov. 6 at 8 a.m., Capital City Coun-
try Club. Tee it up for the Alzheimers
Project at this 18-hole event. There are a
variety of ways to participate including
sponsorships. Lunch is also included
with your round. For more information,
go to Alzheimersproject.org or call Jami
Eddy at 850-386-5552.
capable of bonding with a new owner
Rascal adored me, and I know he adores
his new Mom even more, because I got to
meet her. He has many more years ahead
of him, and they will be lived out in a big
fenced yard with a 6-year-old sibling to
run with.
As we age and our life circumstances
change, sometimes loneliness sneaks in.
Dont let it! Please consider adopting a
rescue animal, and especially a senior
one who has the life experience to settle
into your lifestyle with ease and grace
and help banish loneliness.
Note: While my experience is with
dogs, there are many adult cats waiting
for adoption as well. Foster parents, vol-
unteers and shelter staff would be happy
to talk with you about animal personal-
ities to find the right fit for you!
The Tallahassee-Leon Community
Animal Service Center is located at 1125
Easterwood Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32311.
For more information, visit www.tal-
gov.com/animals/animalservices or call
(850) 891-2950.
TALLAHASSEE SENIOR
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Upcoming Art Workshops
Art workshops require preregistra-
tion and payment one week before the
first class meeting. Most workshops,
meet once a week with a beginning and
end date, and are held at the Tallahassee
Senior Center, unless otherwise indicat-
ed. Call or email Leslie Puckett for class
information with supply list and regis-
tration form.
Zentangle Introduction, Midori
Okasako, CZT
Wed. 1:30 4:30 p.m., Sept. 20 Oct. 18
(skip Oct. 4, four classes), TSC Clay Stu-
dio
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, fun,
relaxing, no mistakes art method
drawing beautiful patterns inspired by
life. No artistic experience or talent re-
quired. If you can write your name
you are ready to tangle. $36 Seniors, $44
others. Register by Sept. 15.
Jewelry, Kumihimo Braiding, Con-
tinuing Nancy Benham
Fri., 1 3:30 p.m., Sept. 22 Oct. 27 (six
classes), TSC Clay Studio
Learn more about this Japanese tech-
nique of braiding to make jewelry using
various materials, tips for completing a
piece of jewelry and other techniques.
Advanced instruction for those who
have worked with this technique, but be-
ginners can join in too. $54 Seniors, $66
Others. Register by Sept.15.
Absolute Beginners Acrylic Paint-
ing, Diane Dyal
Thu., 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 16-Dec. 14,
TSC Clay Studio
A beginning level class where you can
learn basic concepts using acrylics while
painting pumpkins and turkeys. No art
experience necessary for this class.
Class fee Seniors $36, Others $44. Regis-
ter by Nov. 8.
New! Bookmaking Creative Com-
munications with Leslie Cohen
Thu. 9:30 a.m. noon, Oct. 12 Nov. 2
(four classes), TSC Clay Studio
Learn the ins and outs of making sim-
ple books, cards and/or journals. Using
recycled materials and various tech-
niques to create a unique artistic vehicle
to communicate with others. No prior art
experience necessary for this beginning
level class. $36 Seniors, $44 others. Reg-
ister by Oct. 5.
Life Stories in Your Art, Mariann
Kearsley
Thu. 1-4 p.m., Nov. 2 Dec. 14 (skip
Nov. 23, six classes), TSC Clay Studio
Develop artworks using stories from
your personal history, favorite songs or
poems, with consideration of color, style
and symbols to enhance the idea. Media
are the artists choice. All skill levels
welcome. Class fee $54 Seniors, Others
$66. Register by Oct. 26.
Zentangle Light & Shadow Work-
shops, Midori Okasako, CZT
Wed. 1:30 4:30 p.m., Dec. 6 Renais-
sance Square, TSC Clay Studio
Wed. 1:30 4:30 p.m., Dec.13 - Renais-
sance Zendala, TSC Clay Studio.
Two afternoon workshops to use your
tangling experience with some new ap-
plications. Prerequisite: Introduction
Zentangle workshop. Each workshop
$9 Seniors, $11 others. Register by Nov.
29.
NEIGHBORHOOD LOCATIONS
Painting with Oils, Robert DeWitt
Smith, Fort Braden Community Center
Thu. 2 4:30 p.m., Oct. 26 Dec. 14
(skip Nov. 23, seven classes), 16387
Blountstown Hwy.
Each session provides both demon-
stration and the opportunity to paint.
Some experience with oil painting pref-
erable. $63 Seniors, $77 others. Register
by Oct. 19.
Watercolor, Eluster Richardson, NE
Library Bradfordville
Thur. 1:30 4 p.m., Oct. 26 Dec. 14
(skip Nov. 23, seven classes), 5513 Thom-
asville Rd.
Develop skills and insight, improve
composition and subject matter working
with watercolor. Intermediate Level. $72
Seniors, $88 others. Register by Oct. 19.
Acrylic Painting, Debbie Gaedtke,
at Southwood Community Center
Wed. 6-8 p.m., Nov. 1 Dec. 13 (skip
Nov. 22, six classes), 4675 Grove Park Dr.
Learn basic skills and develop tech-
nique with a versatile medium. Good for
both beginners and continuing artists.
$54 Seniors, $66 others. Register by Oct.
25.
Acrylic and Mixed Media Painting,
Robin Gray at Westminster Oaks
Thu. 9:30 - noon, Nov. 9 Dec. 14 (skip
Nov. 23 - five classes), Art room, main
bldg.
Take your experience with acrylic
paints to a new level using printing,
homemade papers, stamps and found
objects. Designed to let your creativity
loose as intermediate users of acrylic
explore new directions with this versa-
tile medium. $45 Seniors, $55 others.
Register by Nov. 1.
Illustrating a Story with Water
Media, Mary Liz Tippin Moody at Lake
Jackson Community Center at Hun-
tington Oaks Plaza
Tue. 9:30 - noon, Oct. 24 Nov. 28 (6
classes), 3840 N. Monroe St., Ste. 301
Using watercolor pencils paint, and
other options, students will paint to con-
vey an idea or story, a single painting or
series for a booklet. Process and tech-
niques will be useful for beginners and
continuing students. Mary Liz is an Illus-
trator/Graphic Designer working in ad-
vertising for thirty years. $54 Seniors,
$66 Others. Register by Oct. 17.
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 15
 Grow TALL
Join us for a TALL Class 10 Preview
Reception! Tue., Oct. 10, 5:30-7 p.m.
Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders
(TALL) is a community leadership pro-
gram for people age 50+, provided in
partnership with the Tallahassee Cham-
ber Leadership Tallahassee Program.
TALLs purpose is to provide actively en-
gaged adults with snapshots of the cul-
tural, political, safety, legal and justice,
educational, and health and human ser-
vices climate of our community through
site visits, interactive activities, and con-
tact with community leaders.
The goal is to inspire and better equip
adults to enhance positive change and
growth in the community, while enrich-
ing their own lives. You are invited to at-
tend a Preview Reception. TALL Gradu-
ates will be on hand to share their experi-
ence. Applications for Class 10 will be
available on Oct 10. Contact Hella.Spell-
man@Talgov.com or call 850-891-4007 to
RSVP or to receive an application.

Dive in to exciting OLLI opportunities

FRAN CONAWAY
OLLI PRESIDENT AND CEO
COMMUNICATIONS
When its time to learn something
new, do you prefer to dip your toes in or
take a deep dive?
If your choice is to dive in head first,
the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at
Florida State University offers learners
over 50 an array of challenging topics
and exciting opportunities during its
2017 Fall Semester, which runs from Oct.
9 through Nov. 17.
OLLIs once-a-week classes, held on
the FSU campus and around Tallahassee,
aim to stretch the brain in a stress-free
16 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
and fun environmentno tests, no
grades, no prerequisites, no required
reading or homeworksimply learning
for the love of learning.
This falls curriculum is rich in pre-
mier faculty members who will offer
their expertise on fascinating topics,
says volunteer Curriculum Chair Susan
Yelton. She points to just a few of the
nearly 40 classes on tap: FSU History
Professor Emeritus Jim Jones will focus
on the years leading to the Civil War in
The Coming Storm: U.S. 1845-1861, and
world-acclaimed ecologist and guru of
the outdoor world Bruce Means will ex-
amine Wetland Ecosystems of North
Florida.
A small sampling of some of OLLIs
other deep dives: Epigenetics, The
Stuff of the Universe, Thats Funny:
Understanding Shakespeares Come-
dies, The Music of Paul Simon, The
Mad Hatters Tea Party, History of
Jewish Denominations, Animal Sen-
tience and Intelligence, Ageless
Grace, and Architecture, Sculpture
and Painting in Ancient Greece.
Membership in OLLI and registration
for classes online, by phone and in per-
son begins Sept. 14. The full selection
of classes and activities is online at olli.f-
su.edu and will be previewed Sept. 12 at World-renowned scholar Bruce Means will
OLLIs Showcase. For more information, teach Wetland Systems of North Florida
call (850) 644-3520. during OLLIs Fall Semester.
PET RESOURCES
FOR SENIORS
According to scientific research, pets
can help reduce stress, lower blood pres-
sure, increase social interaction and
physical activity. Seniors with Pets often
feel healthier, less isolated from the
community, and safer at home.
GENERAL PET RESOURCES &
ADOPTIONS
Animal Aid Spay/Neuter Center,
850-386-4148 , Animalaid.us
Provides low-cost spay/neuter proce-
dures, vaccines, medicine, surgery,
grooming and boarding. Also provides
car and dog adoptions at reduced fees.
Big Dog Rescue, 850-562-3200 , Big-
dogrescue.com
Volunteer organization that provides
foster care and adoption for dogs and
cats.
Leon County Humane Society, 850-
224-9193 , Lchs.info
Rescues and finds foster and perma-
nent homes for animals, funds for spay/
neuter procedures, and offers services
for seniors including: Pets for the Elderly
Program which provides assistance with
pet adoption fees for people age 60 and
over and; annual pet food and supply dis-
tribution for needy seniors and their
pets.
Pets Ad Litem, 850-891-7500 , Petsa-
dlitem.com
Offers courses on responsible pet
ownership and no-cost doghouses.
Tallahassee-Leon County Animal
Services Center, 850-891-2950 , Tal-
gov.com/animals
Local animal shelter that provides the
following services for seniors: discount-
ed or waived pet adoption fees for people
age 55 and over; Vouchers for spay/neu-
ter services through TREATS and the
Animal Shelter Foundation.
MEDICAL CARE
Animal Aid Spay/Neuter Center,
850-386-4148 , Animalaid.us
Provides low-cost spay/neuter proce-
dures, vaccines, medicine, surgery,
grooming and boarding.
At Home Veterinary Care, LLC., 850-
274-5710 , Athomevetintally.net
Licensed veterinarian providing ser-
vices which include vaccinations, sur-
gery, allergy testing, skin and ear prob-
lems, wound care, dental care, elderly
pet care, daycare/boarding, and groom-
ing. In-home services and pick-up/deliv-
ery available for surgery patients and
seniors.
Be the Solution, 850-545-2043 , Be-
thesolution.us/freespay
Provides low-income residents of Tal-
lahassee with free spay and neuter
vouchers with a $5 copay.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Allied Veterinary Emergency Hospi-
tal, 850-222-0123 , Alliedveterinary.com
Cares for injured and sick pets 24
hours, 7 days a week.
Animal Abuse
Use the numbers below to report ani-
mal abuse, neglect, or cruelty. Reports
may be made anonymously.
Within city limits, pets: 850-891-
2958
Outside city limits, pets: 850-606-
5400
St. Francis Wildlife: 850-627-4151
Goose Greek Wildlife Sanctuary,
INC., 850-545-3491, Goosegreekwildlife-
sanctuary.org
Handles sick, orphaned, displaced
and/or injured native, Florida wildlife.
Northwood Animal Hospital, 850-
385-8181, Northwoodanimalhospital.com
Cares for injured and sick pets 24
hours, 7 days a week. Also accepts sick,
injured and orphaned wildlife for St.
Francis Wildlife Association.
Pet First Aid Courses, American Red
Cross, 1-800-733-2767
Courses available that teach pet first
aid.
DISASTER PREPARATION AND
SHELTER INFORMATION
American Red Cross-Capital Area
Chapter, 850-878-6080, Redcross.org/lo-
cal/florida/north-florida
Big Ben D.A.R.T. (Disaster Animal Re-
sponse Team), 850-443-1662, Bigben-
d.org
Assists with evacuation, care, rescue
and safe return of animals displaced by
disasters, operates a shelter during di-
sasters and evacuations, and educates
the public about disaster planning for
pet owners.
MOBILE GROOMING
Cheryls Groom-N-Go, 850-508-2694
Mobile dog grooming
DOG PARKS
850-891-3866, Talgov.com
Provide fenced dog areas for off
leash play for both large and small
breeds.
Hours: Dusk until Dawn
Boulevard Park (Dog area)
E. Peck Greene Park (Dog area)
Tom Brown Park (Dog area)
San Luis Mission Park (Dog area)
LOST AND FOUND
Animal Services Center, 850-891-
2950, Talgov.com/animals
Report lost or found pets
Tallahassee Democrat, 850-599-2210,
Tallahassee.com
Includes fee for advertising lost
pets, free for found pets
HOUSING
The following Senior Housing Facili-
HELPLINES and HOTLINES
Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873 or 800-96ABUSE
Area Agency on Aging, Elder Helpline:
800-96-ELDER (3-5337)
Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352
Medicare Hotline: 800-633-4227
2-1-1 Big Bend: 850-617-6333 or 211
ties permit pets; however, different re-
strictions may apply and advance inqui-
ries necessary.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES/RETIRE-
MENT COMMUNITIES:
Allegro, 4501 W. Shannon Lakes Dr.,
850-668-4004
Brookdale, 1780 Hermitage Blvd. ,
850-422-3397
Broadview, 2110 Fleischmann Rd.,
850-386-4300
Cherry Laurel, 1009 Concord Rd., 850-
656-8758
Harbor Chase, 100 John Knox Rd.,
Tallahassee, 850-531-0404
Pacifica S.L. Woodmont, 3207 N.
Monroe St., 850-562-4123
St. Augustine Plantation, 2507 Old
St. Augustine Rd., 850-309-1982
Westminster Oaks, 4449 Meandering
Way, 850-878-1136
Tapestry, 2516 Lakeshore Dr., 850-
536-8600
APARTMENTS:
Bethel Towers, 324 N. Martin Luther
King Blvd., 850-224-2486
Case Calderon, 800 W. Virginia St.,
850-222-4026
Jamestown Woods, 3150 Windsong
Dr., 850-386-3006
Kenwood Place, 410 Junco Ct., 850-
580-0151
Lake Ella Manor, 1433 N. Adams St.,
850-224-1341
Miracle Village, 1208 Birmingham
St., 850-222-0561
Oakridge Townhouses, 290 Ross Rd.,
850-942-4777
Westminster Gardens, 301 East Car-
olina St., 850-224-8021
SERVICE DOGS FOR THE DISABLED
Service Dogs are specially trained to
assist a person with a disability.
4 Paws for Ability, 937-374-0385,
4pawsforability.org
Email: Info@4PawsForAbility.org
Dogs for individuals with seizures,
autism, in-home and nursing home com-
panions (provides services worldwide)
ACTIVE LIVING TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 17
Canine Companions for Independ-
ence, 1-800-572-2275, www.cci.org
Email: Info@cci.org
Dogs for disabled individuals
Guide Dogs of America, 1-818-362-
5834, Guidedogsofamerica.org
Email:
Mail@guidedogsofamerica.org
Guide dogs of America provide dogs
and instruction in their use, free of
charge, to visually impaired individuals.
Southeastern Guide Dogs, 1-800-
944-DOGS (3647), Guidedogs.org
Email: Info@guidedogs.org
Dogs for visually impaired individ-
uals
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
Animal assisted therapy is a type of
therapy that involves animals as a form
of treatment. The goal of animal assisted
therapy is to improve a patients social,
emotional, or cognitive functioning.
Tallahassee Memorial Animal Ther-
apy, 850-431-5352, Tmh.org/animalthe-
rapy
Animal visitation providing im-
proved mental health, motivation, edu-
cation, recreation, rehabilitation, pain
management and other therapeutic ser-
vices to a variety of patients and facili-
ties.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Aspca.org (American Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
The mission is to rescue animals from
abuse, pass humane laws, and share re-
sources with shelters nationwide.
Pets.Webmd.com
Webmd veterinary experts provide
comprehensive information about pet
healthcare and offer advice on nutrition
and feeding.
Tallahasseepetsalive.org
A non-profit organization dedicated
to making Leon County a No-Kill com-
munity. The goal of the goal of Pets Alive
is to work with Tallahassee Animal Shel-
ter, rescue groups, and the citizens.
Red Carpet Team invites you to
connect on Oct. 24 at the TSC
LISA DOLLAR COVERT

Are you new to Tallahassee? Are you

recently retired? Have you just joined
the Senior Center? Are you a new Mem-
ber of OLLI? Or, are you a local Tallahas-
see business and would like to connect
with the active adult community?
Do you have friends or parents you
wish would Choose Tallahassee? Join us!
Meet other people and explore opportu-
nities, activities, businesses, and events
throughout the Tallahassee Community
join us for a Red Carpet Team Welcome
Reception on Tue., Oct. 24, 5:30-7 p.m.,
Tallahassee Senior Center. Light re-
freshments & beverages will be served.
RSVP to Lisa.DollarCovert@tal-
gov.com or call 850-891-4003. Event
sponsored by the Tallahassee Senior
Center & Foundation and Choose Talla-
hassee. Consider becoming a member of
the Tallahassee Senior Foundation, visit
www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/
membership for more information about
membership and benefits.
INTERESTED IN DOWNSIZING?
SAVE THE DATE - Nov. 6, 10-11 a.m.
A fall listening session to help people get
started on downsizing their stuff will
be held on Nov. 6, 10-11 a.m., TSC, 1400
N. Monroe St. Attendees will share their
concerns as well as their successful at-
tempts to dispose of their personal
treasures. Places to donate and other
resources continue to be compiled by the
Tallahassee Senior Center and a list will
be made available. For more information
and to reserve you space contact Maren
Cox at movingtallyseniors.com or 850-
728-3525.

Exercise with Pomeroy Brinkley at the Tallahassee Senior Center.

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TALLAHASSE SENIOR
FOUNDATION
Be a Key Holder
Join the Tallahassee Senior Founda-
tion today. Your contribution pays for
programs and enhances services. Mail
or drop off your annual membership
contribution at the Senior Center or visit
www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/
Membership/ for more information or to
join online.
Membership
Senior Citizen (Age 50+) $25
Senior Couple $40
Supporter (under age 50) $35
Non-profit Organization $50
Key Holders
Diamond $5,040
Platinum $2,520
Ruby $1,500
Gold $1,020
Silver $540
Bronze $240
Friend $120
Thank you for being a key to active
aging! Send your contribution to: Talla-
hassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St.,
Tallahassee FL 32303
Gold Key Holders
Loyce Sulkes
Bronze Key Holders
Bill Woolley; Dr. Cecilia H. Hack;
Charles B. Nam; John I. Roger; Richard
Palmieri; Barbara Judd; Bonnie Strade;
C. Henry & Judith H. Depew; Diane Ow-
ens; Larry & Jo Deeb
Friend Key Holders
Ermine M. Owenby, Jr.; Carrie S.
Voich; Richard & Susan Polangin; Mary-
lin Stallworth; Emoryette McDonald;
Fred & Charlene Williams; Margaret G.
Cash; Lisa Hourigan; Pamela E. Flory;
Beverly Schacht; Hector & Barbara
Aguirre; Virginia Thorne; Christie
Moore; Dr. Elsie B. Crowell; David & Au-
drey Byrne; Mary L. Hafner; Margaret
T. Hamilton; Elaine Swafford; Audrey J.
Kuehl; Hazel Greenberg; Thomas
Knowles; Robert Sanchez; Neil & Cindy
Brown; Gail Buckland; Clara Floyd-Gay-
mon
New and Renewing Members
Malinda Abernethy; Jeanne Alder-
son; Sherry Allen; Peggy Alonzo; Dar-
lene Anderson; Chris & Theresa Ant-
worth; Frank & Carol Arroyo; Jerome &
Alicetine Ashford; Shirley J. Ashmore;
Sam Ashton & Libby Dasher; Trudy Avi-
ron; Frank Bach & Karen Gievers; Doris
E. Barksdale; Ralph & Maxine Barnes;
Lynda Barnum; Colleen Barton; Ed &
Barbara Baseheart; Carrie Bassett; No-
reen Beattie; David & Judith Berrien;
David & Bette Beverly; Andrea Billings;
Barbara Blackwell; Carlos E. Blasini;
Ron & Genny Blazek; Carol M. Boebin-
ger; Shirley Bouie; Col. Tommy & Dana
Bowermeister; Anna L. Brandt; Hillman
Brannon; Ann-Marie Brattain; Laura E.
Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation thanks Gail McDonald and Allegro Inspired Senior Living,
as well as Capital Lanes and each and every bowler this season for big fun and big funds! See
you next year!
Brock; Patsy Browder; Evelyn Brown;
Darlene Brown; Bob Brown; Jill Brubak-
er; Nancy M. Buck; Pam L. Bullock; Car-
ol A. Burlison; Rubia Byrd; Olga Calde-
ron; Michele Capeletti; Cliff & Connie
Carpenter; Donald Carrigan; Beatrice
Carter; David & Diane Chapman; Ju-
lianne Chester; Michelle Chicoine; Bob-
bie Christmas; Anne Ciotti; Anne Clark;
Collier & Jan Rae Clark; Billie Cline; So-
nya Cloninger; Lee Cobb; Jim & Louise
Cobbe; Shirley M. Coleman; Cyndi Col-
lins; Charles & Fran Conaway; Jerry &
Helen Conger; Nick & Anne Contos; Jane
E. Cooper; Mary Lama Cordero; Martha
Crabb; Faye Crago; Barbara Cratty;
Donna J. Crowley; Barbara Crum; Mary
Cummings; Linda Davey; Nancy Davis;
Anita Davis; Anita Davis; Jim & Wendy
Davis; John & Teresa Dean; Paul & Vizia
Dirks; Carolyn N. Dixon; Barbara Dixon;
Bob & Clinnie Donnelly; Tim & Daa
Douglas; Gail Downing; Ruth W. Draper;
Shirley Harrell Driscoll; Benedict
DSouza; Judi Duffy; Barbara B. Duke;
Leslie Eckhart; Mary Joyce Eibeck; Shir-
ley M. Ellis; Rae D. Emener; Carolyn R.
English; Martin J. Enright; Lynn Evans;
Elsie K. Falco; Grayal E. Farr; Bobbie Jo
Finer; Hank Fleck; Virginia Foster; An-
nie Foster; Elizabeth Fowler; Carol Fran-
chi; Beverly Frick; Gwynne Fulkman;
Carol Fulmer; Dr. John & Mary Gambon;
Linda Gammons; Dave Gant; Gerri Ga-
pinski; Ana J. Garcia-Quevedo; Connie
Garrett; Michael & Phyllis Gelman; San-
dra F. Genetin; Cynthia L. Gibson; Gerald
Givens; Frances Glenn; Melvin Goem-
bel; Harvey & Judy Goldman; Debbie
Grant; Peter Grasel; David S. Green-
berg; Kathy Greene & Cynthia Kelley;
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Griffin; Julie Griffith; Fred & Ingrid
Haines; Bob & Margo Hall; Gerry Ham-
mond; Timothy & Julianne Hare; Judy
beth L. Simpkins; Jim & Dot Skofronick;
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Sharon Haughton; Jorgene Hayden; Ed-
ward D. & Nita Henderson; Charlotte
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sey & Susie Howell; Peter Imholz; David
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Jackson & Chris Moore; Mary Jefferson;
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Johnston; Billie J. Jones & Janet Wells;
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Bob & Stacia Keller; Sandra F. Kendall;
Nancy Kerce; Karen Kline; Scott R. &
Mary Anne Koepell; Frances Kratt; Su-
san Rae Lange; Maxine Latini; Phyllis
Laurienzo; Susan Young Lee; Chip &
Kathy Lee; Ron & Linda Lee; Rebecca Le-
on; Kenneth & Virginia Loewe; Oliver Lo-
man; Joanna Love; Paul Lucas; Linda S.
Mabry; Robert & Kyong MacMartin;
Charles & Ricki Maddox; Lonnie & Patri-
cia Mann; Suzi Martin; Evelyn McCall;
Jack & Betty McCoy; Patricia McGill;
Joan McGuire; William McKeown; Caro-
lyn McQuary; Lesley Mendelson; An-
nette Messer; Rose M. Michaelsen; Re-
ne Morgan; Gordon R. & Ursula Mor-
gan; Carol Morris; David & Judy Mur-
phy; Rob & Carol Murrell; Tom & Juanita
Napier; Franklin Nash, Sr.; Maggie Neel;
Josephine K. Newton; Jean Nichols; Go
Nodar; Martha Norona; Charles & Verna
Norris; Dr. John J. Obrzut; Anna L. Ohl-
son; Hazel M. Oliver; Chuck & Rosalyn
Olsen; Jane Olson; Joe ONeil; Gerald K.
Oshesky; Wanda Arlo Pace; James & Bet-
ty Pafford; Princess Palmer; Starr
Payne; Carol Peck; John & Libby Penrod;
Paula Petrovich; Joanne Pintacuda; Pe-
ter & Betty Piper; Patricia Pippenger;
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Gita W. Pitter; Robert R. & Frances Pop-
pell; Juanita Powell; Yvonne Powell;
Gene & Dianne Presley; Patricia Press;
Marie Primas-Bradshaw; David D. Red-
field; Kathleen Richards; Julia Richter;
Patsy Robshaw; Cathi Rodgers; Stephen
Rollin & Mary Apple; Linda Rossow;
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Sampson; June B. Sands; Paul & Pegg
Schneider; Blanca N. Schuknecht; Kath-
ryn Scott; Richard & Linda Lamb Sene-
sac; Mary K. Shannahan; Vinod K. Shar-
ma; Ginny Sharpe; Judy Shipman; Eliza-
Ellen H. Sloyer; Nancy C. Smith; Bob
Smith; Margarida Southard; Nancy J.
Spagnola; Susan Stafford; Karin Stan-
ford; Dee Steverson; Lee & Joyce Still-
well; Jonnie Stoutamire; Geoffrey & Bar-
bara Styles; Mary R. Sullivan; Denise
Swett; Henry & Saundra Swift; Lucy J.
Tacot; Jack A. & Florence K. Taylor; Pa-
tricia Thomas; Tom Thomas; Margie
Thomas; Charles & June Townsend; Mil-
dred Trezza; Cheryl Turner; Trudy Van
Etten; Byron & Dusie Van Valkenburg;
Ann Marie Viola; Dimitri Vlahakis;
Kathy Wagner; Sandy Wainwright; Patsy
Waterman; Marilyn Waters; Louise P.
Watson; Thomas & Marsha Weaver; Do-
rothy S. Webb; Rachel Webb; Robert
Weinstein; Steve Whitaker & Penny
Young; Roland White & Cheryl Burnett;
Gina W. Whitfield; Mary A. Wilkes; Pat
Willard; Louis H. Williford & Shirley
Anne; Curtis & Mae Williams; Lois Will-
man; Bernie Windham; William A. & Ma-
ry Faith Wisner; Denise Wood Whitting-
ton; Ella M. Woodbury; Andy & Carol
Woolington; Rhonda Work; Delores
Young; Shirley Zahn
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In honor of: Karen & Mike Yaryan,
Shay Filer, Tara Iacampo, Glee Holland-
er, Al Merren, Dorian Cattau, Yates
Buckland, Emily Buckland, Tippany
Buckland
By: Gail Buckland
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By: Elaine Swafford
In honor of: Linda Roberts
By: Lonnie & Patricia Mann
Memorial Donations
In memory of: Al Sulkes
By: Loyce Sulkes
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By: Thelma Garner
In memory of: Lewis & Mary Eckhart
By: Leslie Eckhart
In memory of: Betty Comlau
By: Leila Doolittle
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By: Paul Lucas
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Goldstein
By: Betty Serow
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By: Sheila Salyer
In memory of: Lyle Evans
By: Carol Boebinger
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