TSC Southside
Tallahassee Senior Services Southside extends preventive health services and education to seniors living in this community. Goals include the reduction of chronic disease and improvement of wellness. A wide range of health screenings and monthly Senior Days are available for seniors age 55+. Southside outreach is funded by the City of Tallahassee, the Tallahassee Senior Foundation, CDBG grant funds, other grants, and participant donations. Call 891-4000 for more information.
Jake Gaither Community Center - 801 Bragg (Tanner) St.
Wednesday, October 7 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Footprints in the Sand: Tracing the Paths of African American Ancestors
Author and genealogist Julianne Hare provides helpful information to assist you in the search for your ancestors. Exhibitors, health screenings and door prizes. Seating limited. Call 891-4000 to reserve. Lunch served. Donation requested.
Flu Shot Fair
In partnership with the Leon County Health Department, the annual TSC flu shot clinic is available to anyone 55 or older who will be around young children or suffers chronic illness—diabetes, lung, heart, or immune system. If 65 and older, with Medicare Part B, the cost of the flu shot is covered by Medicare. You must bring drivers license or ID and current Medicare or CHP Card. For all others, $22 fee applies. Snacks and a variety of health screenings available.
Wednesday, November 4 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Discovering Mission San Luis
Be transported back in time as costumed interpreters teach us about the 17th century life of the Apalachee Indians and Spaniards who occupied this historic community. Exhibitors, health screenings and door prizes. Seating is limited. Call 891-4000 to reserve your seat. Lunch served. Donation requested.
Senior Coffee and Cookie Counsil
4th Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Enjoy a casual gathering for older adults interested in a variety of lifelong learning topics, demonstrations and guest speakers. Coffee and cookies provided. Blood pressure and blood glucose screenings available.
- Walker Ford Community Center - September 24
2301 Pasco St, 891-3970 (next to Smith-Williams Community Center)
Local Disaster Preparedness
Robbie Powers, City of Tallahassee Dept. of Emergency Management, shares information specific to Tallahassee regarding emergency evacuation situations. - Jack McLean Community Center - October 22
700 Paul Russell Rd, 891-1819
Power to End Stroke
Darrell Hall, Leon Co. EMS, with important preventive information on ways to avoid stroke.
Smith-Williams Community Center - 2295 Pasco St., next to Walker-Ford
Diabetes Education and Support Group
2nd Wednesday, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Group focuses on issues that concern diabetics - obtaining supplies, eating properly, gaining optimal health, and quality of life. Participants will hear expert speakers and have opportunities to share personal stories. This group is a partnership between TSC and "Diabetes and You."
Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings
October 14 and November 11, 10:00am - 12:00n
Provided by Tallahassee Senior Center and Interim Healthcare
Southwood Sales and Information Center - 3196 Merchants Row Blvd.
Senior Coffee and Cookie Counsil
4th Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Enjoy a casual gathering for older adults interested in a variety of lifelong learning topics, demonstrations and guest speakers. Coffee and cookies provided. Blood pressure and blood glucose screenings available.
- September 23 - Protecting Your Assets
Arthur Youngblood, Florida Dept. of Finance, will assist with questions or concerns about insurance policies, financial contracts, and protecting your home and assets. - October 28 - Organ Donations: Facts and Myths
Michelle Riggs, Life Quest Organ Recovery Services, with important information designed to dispel some of the myths surrounding organ donation, and share some heartwarming success stories. Plus Southwood Flu Shot Fair - In partnership with The Leon County Health Department, we will be offering flu shots to anyone 55 years old or older. If 65 years of age and older, with Medicare Part B, the cost of the flu shot is covered by Medicare. You must bring drivers license or ID and current Medicare or CHP Card. For all others, $22 fee applies.
Lifelong learning at SouthWood/Westcott Lakes
Tuesdays, September 15 - October 20 (six weeks), 10:30am - 12:00n
You asked for it and here it is - Lifelong Learning on the Southside!
A partnership between Tallahassee Senior Services, SouthWood and Westcott Lakes, this new program is guaranteed to enlighten, enrich and entertain. This series, entitled "Laughter for Your Lifetime" will bring a different expert speaker each week. Some of the admired speakers include the adorable and unflappable Charlie Waters from the Agency for Workforce Innovation, Cindy Dick, Tallahassee Fire Department Chief and winner of a local celebrity comedy challenge, and local icon and humorist, Kati Shardl. Learn more about reducing the stress in your life through laughter while making new friends and challenging your brain.
The next series, beginning in January, will feature the brilliant and engaging Al Sulkes, whose lifelong Learning programs at other outreach location are "standing room only."The above services and events are funded by Tallahassee Senior Services, TSC Foundation, donations, and sponsors. The Smith-Williams Center is located at 2295 Pasco Street next to the Walker-Ford Community Center. For more information call Ruth Nickens or Toni Walmsley at 891-4000.