Neighborhood Sites & Resources
Leon County Senior Outreach: Lunch & Learns, Lifelong Learning, Games
Lunch & Learns (L&L) offer lively and engaging programs for adults 50+. All Lunch & Learns are 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Each L&L includes exhibitors, health screenings, and lunch, $6. These events are a program of the Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation, funded by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners. For information on Leon County Senior Outreach lunch & learn dates, field trips, and classes, e-mail Susan.Davis@talgov.com or call 850-891-4065 or 850-891-4027.
- Bradfordville: Location TBD
- Chaires-Capitola: Dorothy C. Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Crossroad
- Fort Braden Community Center: 16387 Blountstown Hwy
- Lake Jackson Community Center, 3840 N. Monroe St.
Canasta, Cards & Games: Tue., 1-4 p.m. $1 per class.
- Miccosukee Community Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
- Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Southside Service and Outreach
Wellness Circles
Casual settings with healthy refreshments for various health related discussions, demonstrations,
guest speakers and health screenings. Enjoy seeing your neighbors and making new friends! For
more information, email Wendy.Barber@talgov.com or call 850-891-4052.
- Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Rd., 850-891-1819
- Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Dr., 850-891-3940
Neighborhood Sites - Fitness
Fitness classes are $3 unless otherwise indicated. Fitness cards can also be purchased -- $25 for 10 classes ($5 discount). For more information, call Ruth Nickens, RN, Health & Wellness Program Coordinator at 850-891-4042 or Ruth.Nickens@talgov.com or Henry Steele, Health Suite Assistant at 850-891-4045. The following sites are used for outreach to various community centers, bringing the Senior Center closer to your neighborhood:
Allegro - 4501 Shannon Lakes Drive
- Wednesdays, 2 - 3 p.m.: Brain-Body-Memory-Balance with Kathy Gilbert
Bradfordville Fitness, Northeast Branch Library, Rm. 103, 5513 Thomasville Rd.
Note: Class size limited, before attending your first class, call instructor Llona at 878-1685 or Ferdouse at 766-6001.
- Tue. & Fri., 9:30 – 10:15 a.m., Senior Fitness with Ferdouse
- Tue. & Fri., 10:30-11:30 a.m., Senior Fitness (Beginner) with Llona
- Tue. & Fri., 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Senior Fitness (Advanced) with Llona
- Mon., 2:30-3:30 p.m., $5, Beginning Yoga with Ferdouse
- Wed., 4:15-5:15 p.m., $5, Yoga for Adults with Ferdouse
Dorothy C. Spence Community Center - 4768 Chaires Cross Road
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Senior Fitness with Judy
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Sit and Fit with Judy
Fort Braden Community Center - 16387 Blountstown Hwy
- Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Senior Fitness with Wendy
Jack McLean Community Center - 700 Paul Russell Road
- Tue., Wed., Thu., 10-11a.m., Super Seniors Fitness with Edwina Martin. No charge.
Lake Jackson Community Center – 3840 N. Monroe St., Ste. 301
- Thursdays, 1 – 2: p.m., Mindful Movement with Lori
- Wednesdays, 2 – 3 p.m., Beginners Yoga with Lori, $5
Miccosukee Community Center - 13887 Moccasin Gap Road
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:15 – 12:15 a.m., Senior Fitness with Judy
Optimist Park – 1355 Indianhead Dr.
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 – 11 a.m., Brain-Body-Memory-Balance with Kathy Gilbert or Ferdouse Sultana
Southwood Community Center – 4675 Grove Park Dr.
- Tuesdays, 1 – 2 p.m., Brain-Body-Memory-Balance with Wendy Barber, $5
Woodville Community Center - 8000 Old Woodville Road
- Mondays - Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Senior Fitness with Llona
Helplines and Hotlines
Abuse Hotline: 800-962-2873
Area Agency on Aging, Elder Helpline: 866-467-4624
Consumer Hotline: 800-435-7352
Medicare Hotline: 866-467-4624
2-1-1 Big Bend: 850-617-6333 or 211
Senior Resources
Do you have questions about a senior issue or senior services available in the community? The Tallahassee Senior Resource Center has a variety of senior resources available to assist seniors, caregivers, and professionals with senior information and referral assistance when possible. We are located at 1400 N. Monroe Street. Call 850-891-4000 or visit https://www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/resources for more information. 
Support Groups
Grandparents as Parents (GaP)
GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS (GAP) program is for grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren and offers support groups, informational luncheons, access to community agencies, legal services and health screenings plus social activities for the whole grand-family. Currently, GaP is meeting virtually. Contact Karen.Boebinger@talgov.com or 850-891-4027 for more information or to register to attend a virtual meeting. GaP is a program of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation funded by the Leon County Commission, grants and donations.
UPSLIDE (Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the Elderly)
Help is available if you, or a friend, are feeling lonely or isolated? UPSLIDE serves people age 50 and older. At this time, UPSLIDE offers individual counseling by phone and video conferencing; virtual Friends Connection meetings allow social connection and support for participants; and a private Facebook page so that UPSLIDErs can stay in touch with each other. Email Melanie.Lachman@talgov.com or call 850-891-4066 for more information/assistance/individual counseling. Services are provided at no cost to participants, but donations accepted. UPSLIDE is sponsored by the Florida Blue Foundation and the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation.
Al-Anon - Support for families and friends of alcoholics
Fridays,7:00 – 8:00 pm
Support groups meet weekly. Al-Anon aids families and friends of alcoholics and anyone is welcome.
Counseling Services
Senior Counseling (by appointment)
Shirley J. Zahn, LMFT, BCBA
Mondays & Thursdays, 11:00am - 4:00pm
A mental health counselor is available two days per week by appointment. Medicare and private insurance for both individual and family counseling will be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call 850-891-4032 and leave a message.
Seniors vs. Crime
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sponsored by the office of the Florida Attorney General, Seniors vs. Crime is a program in which senior volunteers, known as "Senior Sleuths," assist other seniors who feel they may have been victimized by a fraud, scam or unfair business deal. Senior Sleuths investigate cases and serve as mediators in civil cases in an attempt to recover all or part of money lost. Call the Seniors vs. Crime office at 850-891-4044 to have a case reviewed.
Legal Services of North Florida (by appointment)
Volunteer attorneys provide legal services to qualifying seniors, age 60 and older. Participants may request services by calling North Florida Legal Services at 850-385-9007 or through the NFLS website at www.lsnf.org.
SHINE Medicare Counseling
The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program, sponsored by the Department of Elder Affairs, provides volunteer counselors to help seniors with insurance-related questions and problems. Specially trained volunteers can assist with Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions and problems by providing information, comparing policies, and helping with claims and appeals. Call 866-467-4624 for appointment.
Senior Financial Counseling
Available to Senior Center participants on an as-needed, pro-bono basis.
FTRI is a statewide non profit 501(c)3 organization that administers the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program for citizens of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Disabled. FTRI is also responsible for the education and promotion of the Florida Relay Service. The FTRI equipment distribution program and the Florida Relay Service are funded by a monthly surcharge billed to all telephone customers (landlines) in the State of Florida. The specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices provided through this program are loaned to all qualified permanent Florida residents for as long as they need it, at no charge.
AARP Tax Aide (by appointment)
February - April
Trained volunteers provide free tax preparation services and e-filing of Federal Income Taxes. The service is especially targeted for seniors and moderate to low-income taxpayers. AARP offers this service at no cost; donations accepted to the Tallahassee Senior Foundation. For an appointment, call 850-891-4030.
ACCESS Florida
As an ACCESS partner with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Tallahassee Senior Center staff can help seniors apply, update or inquire about eligibility status for Medicaid, food stamps, and other Medicaid related services. Call 850-891-4000 for appointment.
Active Living
The Senior Center's bi-monthly newsletter, included as a special pull-out section in the Tallahassee Democrat's Active Living magazine. Look for it the 2nd Sunday of January, March, May, July, September and November. Or pick one up at the Senior Center.
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - L3X Launch Party, Classes Resume, Health & Wellness and more! (posted Tue., August 10)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - L3X Launch, Ballet, Photography and more! (posted Tue., August 3)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Breathing with Asthma, Artist Showcase, L3X, and more! (posted Tue., July 27)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Patagonia, Art Reception, Hurricane Prep and more! (posted Tue., July 20)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Yoga, Photography, Art and More! (posted Tue., July 13)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Ice Cream Social, Better Breathing, Patagonia and more! (posted Tue., July 6)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Holiday Closure, Better Breathing, Ice Cream Social and more! (posted Tue., June 29)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Public Guardianship, Volcanoes, Ice Cream Social and more! (posted Tue., June 22)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Ageless Grace, Beginning Watercolor, Hurricane Preparedness, and more! (posted Tue., June 15)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Earthquakes, laugh for health, beautiful new art, and more! (posted Tue., June 8)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Laughter, Watercolor, Bowling, and More! (posted Tue., June 1)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Memorial Day, Classes, Resources, and More! (posted Tue., May 25)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - On Demand Classes, Diabetes Education, Art Classes, and More!! (posted Tue., May 18)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Celebration of Athletes, Legacy Planning, New Lifelong Learning Classes, Podiatry, and More! (posted Tue., May 11)
- This Week at the TLH Senior Center - Fitness Class Changes, Legacy Planning, Senior Games, and More! (posted Tue., May 4)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Torch Run! (posted Tue., Apr 27)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Healthy Eating, Call to Artists, Special Earth Day Presentation, Resources, and More! (posted Tue., Apr 20)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Healthy Choices, Foraging Walk, Why is Tallahassee the Capital?, Senior Games and More! (posted Tue., Apr 13)
- Gradual Reopening - What You Need to Know! (posted Tue., Apr 8)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Live Virtual Tour of Holocaust Museum, New Art, New Nutrition Classes, Senior Games, and More! (posted Tue., Apr 6)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Live Virtual Tour of Holocaust Museum, Learn to Make Crepes, New Art, New Nutrition Classes, Senior Games, and More! (posted Tue., Mar 30)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Lifelong Learning, Health, Senior Games, Zoom in on the Artist, and More! (posted Tue., Mar 23)
- This Week at the Senior Center - New Lifelong Learning Classes Released! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, COVID-19 Vaccination Transportation & In-Home Shots, and More! (posted Tue., Mar 16)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Celebrate Lori, New COVID-19 Vaccine Information, Chat with the Nurse, New Classes and Events! (posted Tue., Mar 9)
- This Week at the Senior Center - New Art Classes, Chat with the Nurse, Updated COVID-19 Info, Lifelong Learning + More! (posted Tue., Mar 2)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Safe Walking for Life, St. Patrick's Day with Irish Dancers, COVID-19 + Medicare information, and More! (posted Tue., Feb 23)
- This Week at the Senior Center - New Lifelong Learning Classes, Medicare Information, Safe Walking, and More! (posted Tue., Feb 16)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Ask the Experts COVID-19 Panel, What is Intelligence?, Alzheimer's Research, Valentines Day Cards, and more! (posted Tue., Feb 9)
- This Week at the Senior Center - New Art Classes, Valentine Cards, Chat with the Nurse, Updated COVID-19 Info, Lifelong Learning + More! (posted Tue., Feb 2)
- This Week at the Senior Center - Russia Myths, Travel through Time, New Health Ed and Art, and More! (posted Tue., Jan 26)
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- This Week at the Senior Center (posted Tue., Jan 5) - https://conta.cc/3hN0qqR
2020
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- This Week at the Senior Center (posted Tue., Aug. 11) - https://conta.cc/31B2gUc
- New Virtual LifeLong Learning Classes! Legacy Workshops! (posted Tue., Aug. 4) - https://conta.cc/3fiYDao
- New Virtual LifeLong Learning Classes! Legacy Workshops! (posted Tue., Jul. 28) - https://conta.cc/332igB9
- Voter Resources! Legacy Workshop! Brainteaser is Back! (posted Jul 21, 2020) - https://conta.cc/30zQkS1
- Cyber Scams: Use the Internet Safely Webinar & Resources (posted Jul 14, 2020) - https://conta.cc/2Wi6WMV
- I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for an Ice Cream Party! (posted Tue, Jul 7) - https://conta.cc/2Z5mfu3
- Keeping Safe Suggestions! Thinking of You! (posted Tue., Jun. 30) - https://conta.cc/2BP6BtM
- Virtual Home Repairs During Covid-19! (posted Mon, Jun 22) - https://conta.cc/2YYkaPg
- Travel During Covid-19! New LifeLong Learning Classes! (posted Tue, Jun 16) - https://conta.cc/2UNrpbE
- Hurricane Prep Tips via Webinar! New LifeLong Learning Classes! (posted Thu, Jun 11) - https://conta.cc/2B0G5xi
- Fitness Classes on WCOT! Coffee Chat Today! Hurricane Prep Webinar! (posted Wed., Jun. 3) - https://conta.cc/3dvn7gu
- Hurricane Prep! Take basic steps to ensure your safety! (posted Wed, May 27) - https://conta.cc/2XtqOMI
- Daily (Virtual) Fitness Classes On Demand! (posted Wed., May 20) - https://conta.cc/2XbFJeE
- A Few Fresh & Fun Ideas to Stay Socially Connected! (posted Thu., May 14) – https://conta.cc/2Z1Oiei
- Virtual Senior Center Update! May is Mental Health Awareness! (posted Tue., May 5) - https://conta.cc/2W750XX
- Senior Center Update! Sharing Volunteer Love! (posted Fri, May 1) - https://conta.cc/2WhJ1fB
- Keep Learning Locally - Virtual Options! (posted Tue., Apr. 28) - https://conta.cc/2KG9Tk7
- Explore the Great Outdoors - Virtually (posted Fri., Apr. 24) - https://conta.cc/3bKApVH
- Tips to Maintain Emotional Health While Distancing (posted Tue., Apr. 21) - https://conta.cc/3cy3cwz
- Telemedicine Resources for Seniors (posted Fri., Apr. 17) - https://conta.cc/2XCBDOq
- Help us Keep Seniors Socially Active While Social Distancing (posted Tue., Apr. 14) - https://conta.cc/2yiioyM
- Eat Well, Be Well! (posted Fri, Apr 10) - https://conta.cc/2XswNDc
- Interactive B-I-N-G-O with the Tallahassee Senior Center (posted Tue., Apr. 7) - https://conta.cc/2JNffda
- LifeLong Learning Classes - Geology and Travel! (posted Mon., Apr. 6) - https://conta.cc/2JIS1EL
- Stay Creative while Social Distancing! (posted Fri, Apr 3) - https://conta.cc/3dPzIvu
- Explore LifeLong Learning Opportunities at home! (posted Tue, Mar 31) - https://conta.cc/3aJiJJz
- Social Connections for Seniors While Sheltering at Home (posted Fri, Mar 27) - https://conta.cc/3anxXDI
- Food Resources for Seniors - Coronavirus (posted Tue, Mar 24) - https://conta.cc/3dtYO2I
- Stay Safe and Stay Active! (posted Thu., Mar. 19) - https://conta.cc/2QuwDaa
- General Health & Wellness Tips! (posted Tue, Mar 17) - https://conta.cc/2WhaCzr
- Temporary Closure Announcement - Precautions for Coronavirus (posted Fri, Mar 13) - https://conta.cc/2w6s7aN
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