Special Events
Watch WFSU - "Caring for Your Parents" - Wednesday, April 2, 9:00 - 11:00pm
A moving two-hour special that draws much needed attention to the unprecedented social, cultural, economic and personal revolution experienced by adult children as they transition into the primary caregiver role for their aging parents.
Caring for Your Parents is a Kirk Documentary Group, Ltd. Production for WGBH Boston. Major funding for Caring for Your Parents is provided by The Harrah's Foundation. Additional funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and public television viewers. Special thanks to the staff of AARP Publications for their generous assistance with this program. 2008 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved. Visit pbs.org/caringforyourparents for more information.
Caring for Our Parents Special Presentations
Monday, April 14, 11:45am - 1:15pm OR 6:00 - 8:00pm
Hosted by Tallahassee Senior Center, WFSU and Alzheimer's Project
If you have a parent, loved one or someone who depends on you for care and support – this special presentation brings home the national PBS "Caring for Your Parents" broadcast.
Dr. Barry Jacobs, clinical psychologist, family therapist, and author of "The Emotional Survivor's Guide for Caregivers," shares his wisdom and personal experience regarding the profound impact of caregiving within families. Book-signing to follow both presentations. Optional small group discussions with Dr. Jacobs following lunch presentations are also available. Lunch and dinner will be served. A $5 donation for the meal is appreciated. Call 891-4000 to RSVP.
Folk Concert Benefits Generational Causes
Tuesday, April 8, at 7:00pm
International Folk Artist Rik Palieri to Perform at Tallahassee Senior Center
Brehon Institute for Family Services, Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, and Tallahassee Senior Center are collaborating on a benefit concert titled "Circle of Life" that will take place Tuesday, April 8, at 7:00pm at the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St.
The concert will feature international folk singer Rik "Totem Pole" Palieri. Palieri sings and performs both original and traditional songs on a variety of folk instruments, including the banjo, 6- and 12-string guitars, mouth bow, Native American flute and a collection of rare Polish bagpipes. He has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Peete Seeger, U. Utah Phillips and many others at concerts across the United States and in Australia, Germany, Poland, Scotland, France and Spain.
During his three-day visit in Tallahassee, Palieri will also be performing at local schools and other venues. Â For a complete listing of his performance schedule, go to www.banjo.net.
Silver Stars Celebration - An Evening Among the Stars
Thursday, May 22, 6:00 - 9:00pm at the FSU University Center
presented by the Tallahassee Senior Center and Capital Health Plan
Tallahassee's premier senior recognition event
Thanks to Our Sponsors
- Milky Way Sponsors:
- GVA Advantis
- Capital City Bank
- Big Dipper Sponsors:
- Angie Goodman, Realtor, CRS, SRES
- Audio Rehab Lab
- Carroll & Co. CPAs
- Desloge Home Oxygen & Medical Equipment
- Guardian Medical Monitoring
- Home Instead Senior Care
- Tallahassee ENT
- Woodmont Assisted Living
- Little Dipper Sponsors:
- Classic Limos
- Jim Davis, CPA
- Steve Halsell, Prudential Financial
- Heritage Oaks Retirement Community
- Hopewell, Providing Home Health Services
- TMH Lifeline Systems
- North Star Sponsors:
- Beltone Hearing Center
- Coppins, Monroe, Adkins, Dincman & Spellman, P.A.
- Florida Health Care Association
- Harbor Chase of Tallahassee
- Hearing & Balance Associates
- Magnolia House
- McConnaughhay, Duffy, Coonrod, Pope & Weaver, P.A.
- R&R Physical Therapy
- Tallahassee Diagnostic Imaging
Sponsorship opportunities are available for Silver Stars and other TSC special events. Call Sheila Salyer at 891-4000 to become a supporter.
Cruisin' in 2008 - Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines - Mariner of the Seas
August 31 - September 6 (7 nights)
Cruise the Eastern Caribbean - St. Thomas, St. Maarten & Cococay
Cabin sales benefit the Tallahassee Senior Center
First payment due March 15
Call Christine at Alpha Travel & Tours - 575-0637
On-Going Programs
Newcomer's Welcome - April 8, 11:00am - 12:00n
Join Patty Parkhurst for an enthusiastic welcome and overview of the Tallahassee Senior Center and Foundation; optional tour of the Center.
Leisure Learning Class
$2 suggested donation per class for seniors (55+) and $5 for others. Limited space; pre-registration required. 891-4000 to register.
"A Cross-Cultural View of France and the United States" - 2 classes at 2 locations
Taught by Dr. Fredrick Fogle
- Thursday, March 27, 1:00 - 3:00pm at the Tallahassee Senior Center
- Saturday, April 5, 2:00 - 4:00pm at the Tallahassee Senior at Heritage Oaks
Senior Adventure Club
- April Meeting:
Thursday, April 3, 7:00pm
Speaker from Big Bend Railroad Association - April Outing: Friday, April 18
Sam's Shortline railroad round trip from Cordelle to Americus, GA. Cost of tickets including tax: Adults: $24.60, Children (3-12) $13.90. Under 3, if on lap, free. Seniors (62+), Vet or Active Military: $21.39. Leaving from the Thomasville Road McDonald's at 6:30 am, returning at 10 pm. Bring a jacket or sweater, binoculars, camera and a hat.
Monthly Dances at the TSC
Contra Dance (Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance)
Fun, energetic, easy dancing. No experience necessary. Families welcome! 7:30 – 10:30pm unless otherwise noted. Cost $5 each.
Upcoming dances:
- Friday, April 11, "Yazoo Kickstarts" band, caller Richard Hopkins
- Saturday, April 26, "Greasy Strings" band, caller Craig Bloch
- Friday, May 9, "Shinola" band, caller Richard Hopkins
Joyful Dancer Dances
The Joyful Dancer Group dances consist of a variety of music for people to dance the Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Samba, Swing, Country, Rumba, Mambo, cha-cha, Salsa, Disco, V Waltz, Quickstep, West Coast Swing, Polka Meringue, and the beautiful Bolero. Cost $5 seniors, $7 all others.
Upcoming dances (7:00 - 10:00pm):
- Friday, March 28
- Friday, April 25
USA Ballroom Dances
Free dance lesson available from 6:30 – 7:15pm, dances 7:30 – 10:30pm
Upcoming dances:
- Saturday, April 19, "Mad Hatters Tea Party." Music by DJ
Cost $8 for USA Dance members; $12 for others.