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Active
LIVING
The magazine for Tallahassee’s
active boomer and senior community
Starring roles
Silver Stars Gala shines spotlight
on eight honorees, Page 9
Celebrate 10 years of Lifelong Learning Extravaganza
Maureen Haberfeld
LifeLong Learning and L3X Coordinator
ABOUT THE Audrey Byrne, Managing Editor constitute or imply its endorsement ON THE COVER
PUBLICATION The mission of Tallahassee Senior
by Tallahassee Senior Services.
Pictured, clockwise: Leila Doolittle is
Active Living is a bi-Monthly publica- Services is to offer programs, activ- honored for 30-years of volunteer
ABOUT THE SENIOR CENTER
tion of the Tallahassee Senior Cen- ities, and opportunities designed to service as a legal receptionist at the
ter, 1400 N Monroe St., Tallahassee, encourage active living, and social For more information on Tallahassee TSC; Silver Star Carriemae Marquess,
FL 32303. 850-891-4000. fitness for adults age 50+. Senior Services, the Tallahassee Ph.D., and her Cornerstone Learning
Senior Center & Foundation, activ- Community escort Oscar Smart; and
Sheila Salyer, Senior Services Man- Disclaimer of Endorsement: Refer-
ities, and 15 neighborhood venues, Silver Star Sue Spencer, her husband
ager, City of Tallahassee and Exec- ence herein to any specific commer-
contact 850-891-4000 or visit Peter, son and daughter-in-law
utive Director, Tallahassee Senior cial products, process, or service by
www.talgov.com/seniors and Adam and Leslie Spencer, and broth-
Foundation trade name, trademark, manufactur-
www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundatio- er Jim Adams.
er, or otherwise does not necessarily
n.org.
Silver Star Vi
Taylor, age 93, is
an avid “Life
Exerciser.” Taylor
is surrounded by
her
granddaughter
Kimberly
Swanson,
daughter Terry
Strickland, and
son Tom Taylor.
LUNCH & LEARNS, LIFELONG Mon., Aug. 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Sue McCollum Community Center (Lafayette
LEARNING– SAVE THE DATE! Park), 501 Ingleside Ave. Join other grandparents raising their grandchildren
Lunch & Learns (L&L) offer lively and to discuss your unique situation and then share dinner with other grand-
engaging programs for adults 50+. All families. Reservations are required.
Lunch & Learns are 10:30 a.m.-12:30 Silver Star Albert Green, greeter for GaP Support Lunch
p.m. Each L&L includes exhibitors, Leon County Senior Outreach Program
health screenings, and lunch, $6. These at Miccosukee, and his niece Maicel Wed., Aug. 28, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Leon County Public Library, 200 W. Park Ave,
events are a program of the Tallahassee Green, TSCF Board Member. Program Room A. Complimentary lunch provided for grandparents and other
Senior Center & relative caregivers. Reservations are required.
Foundation, To reserve your space or for more information, email Karen.Boebin-
funded by the Sept. 10, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Light lunch ger@talgov.com or call 891-4027.
Leon County provided.
Board of County Woodville, Woodville Community
Commissioners. Center, 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
For information Lunch & Learns: No L&L in July.
on Leon County Aug. 8 ant with WellCare, will present Ready to Gaither Community Center
Senior Outreach Get More from Your Medicare Cover- The TSC will host this community
events, field SOUTHSIDE SENIOR SERVICES & age? event featuring health screenings, ex-
trips, outdoor OUTREACH Jake Gaither Community Center, hibitors, lunch, and door prizes. Local
pursuits, and classes, e-mail Susan.Da- 801 Bragg Dr., (850) 891-3940 author, Waletta Dunn will speak about
vis@talgov.com or call 850-891-4065. WELLNESS CIRCLES Wellness Circle, 3rd Mon. of each The Value of Seniors Sharing Their Sto-
Note: LifeLong Learning classes, fitness Join neighbors, make new friends month, 11 a.m. – noon. ries with the Younger Generation. Local
classes and art workshops are offered at and discuss important health topics at No Wellness Circle in July sensation and former backup singer for
multiple locations. See pg. 2 for Life- these once-a-month gatherings. Light Aug. 19: Elizabeth Jenkins with Well- Patty LaBelle will perform. Marghi
Long Learning classes, pg. 12 for fitness refreshments, incentives, and health Care (see description above) McLearn will lead us in a lively “Ageless
classes, pg. 6 for Friends Connection screenings are available. $2 donation. Southside Annual Health and Grace” workshop. $2 suggested dona-
(UPSLIDE), and pg. 16 for art work- For more information, e-mail Wen- Wellness Fair, “Be Healthy, Well-thy tion. For more information, email Wen-
shops. dy.Barber@talgov.com or call (850) 891- and Wise” dy.Barber@talgov.com or call 850-891-
Bradfordville, Wildwood Presby- 4052. Fri., Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jake 4052.
terian Fellowship Hall, 100 Ox Bottom Jack McLean Community Center,
Road 700 Paul Russell Road, (850) 891-2505
Lunch & Learns: No L&L in July. Wellness Circle, 2nd Tue. of each
Aug. 14 month, 11 a.m. – noon.
Chaires-Capitola, Dorothy C. No Wellness Circle in July
Spence Community Center, 4768 Aug. 13: Learn more about your Medi-
Chaires Cross Road care Options. Guest speaker Elizabeth
Lunch & Learns: No L&L in July. Jenkins, a Medicare Benefits Consult-
Aug. 27
Fort Braden, Fort Braden Commu-
nity Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Lunch & Learns: No L&L in July.
Aug. 20
Lake Jackson, Lake Jackson Com-
munity Center, 3840 North Monroe St.,
Ste. 301
Lunch & Learns: No L&L in July.
Aug 15.
Canasta, Cards and Games: Tues-
days, 1-4 p.m., $1 per class
Miccosukee, Miccosukee Commu-
nity Center, 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Lunch & Learns: Aug. 1 & Sep. 5 Sharon Robinson, FAMU’s First Lady,
Bus Trip to Walmart: Aug. 2 & Sept. 6, addresses participants at the annual
10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Men’s Health Fair at Jake Gaither
Friends Connection: Jul. 9, Aug. 13, Community Center.
10-year Senior Center volunteers, Edna Owens, Mary Johnson, and Carolyn
Faust, guest of Milky Way Sponsor, Eye Associates of Tallahassee, are honored
by Steve Gagne, Vice Chair, TSC Advisory Council, and volunteer coordinators,
Addie Carroll-Beal and Gena Varn.
Galaxy Sponsor, Capital Home Health’s (from left) Shannon Huffman, Doris Carpenter, Jordan Fletcher, Amy
Porter, President, and Jaclyn Santiago
Starburst Sponsor,
Surterra Wellness’
Meredith Burchfield,
Dana DiBartolomeo, and
Bethany Campbell.
Silver Star and Elder Care Services Senior Companion/Big Bend Hospice Volunteer, Betty King and
great-granddaughter Laci Kitchen.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Provides 24-hour emergency ser-
vices to individuals experiencing or on-
the-verge of homelessness.
HURRICANE READINESS weather event. Everything from sand- American Red Cross: Red- STATEWIDE RESOURCES
RESOURCES bag locations to power restoration up- Cross.org/NorthFlorida, 878-6080
dates will be published in a timely man- If your home is in an evacuation zone, Florida Division of Emergency
The 2019 hurricane season runs from ner on Talgov.com. shelters may open; call for locations and Management: FloridaDisaster.org, 815-
June 1 - Nov. 30. Are you ready? It is im- @COTNews on Twitter and Face- special conditions. Play a role in recov- 4110
portant to have a plan, be prepared, and book ery, consider becoming a Volunteer. Citizens may register online at
stay informed for the coming season. Follow @COTNews on social media Advantage Aging Solutions: Aaan- snr.floridadisaster.org. To request a pa-
Essentials for preparedness: bat- to view up-to-date information about f.org, 488-0055 per application for the registry, contact
teries, flashlight, non-perishable foods, the City’s response and recovery efforts. Serving Leon County, AAS (formerly the Leon County Division of Emergency
medications, portable phone charger, DigiTally app Area Agency on Aging for N. FL) is the Management at 606-3700.
first aid kit, important documents in a The City’s official app, DigiTally, is local aging and disability resource cen- Citizens may also visit
waterproof envelope. For more informa- free for download from the Apple and ter. floridadisaster.org/planprepare to learn
tion, review the Leon County’s Disaster Google Play stores. DigiTally is the fast- 2-1-1 Big Bend: 211BigBend.org, 617- how to build a family emergency plan.
Survival Guide at: www2.leoncoun- est, easiest way to report service issues, 6333 The Florida Emergency Information
tyfl.gov/haveahurricaneplan. such as downed trees and electrical out- 2-1-1 Big Bend Inc. serves as the gate- Line is 800-342-3557.
If you are a pet owner: Make sure ages. The app sends reports directly to way to community information, ser- Florida Department of Elder Af-
your pet goes with you! Service animals response teams. vices and support in times of emergen- fairs: ElderAffairs.org, 800-963-5337
will be accepted into any Red Cross 891-4968 cies. Trained hotline counselors also Florida Department of Financial
shelter; check the Leon County and City The City’s customer service line al- provide emotional support, crisis assis- Services, Division of Consumer Ser-
of Tallahassee websites for update on lows residents to speak directly to a rep- tance, information and referrals. vices, 877-693-5236, www.MyFloridaC-
shelters that welcome pets. Talk to your resentative about any issue. During Salvation Army: SalvationArmy- FO.com/Division/Consumers
vet about boarding options. Prepare es- emergencies, the City’s call center is Florida.org/Tallahassee, 222-0304 NOTE: This information is not all-in-
sential pet supplies (food, items feeding staffed 24 hours a day. The Salvation Army of Tallahassee clusive and does not imply endorsement
dishes, medication, vaccination/shot Public Safety serves disaster survivors and relief of any persons, offices or agencies by
records, etc.). Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emer- workers with food, emotional support Tallahassee Senior Services. For infor-
Other Concerns: If you have a loved gencies and 606-5800 for non-emer- and other critical services. mation, call 850-891-4043, email San-
one in a long-term care, talk to the facil- gency assistance. Kearney Center, 2650 Municipal dra.Stoutamire@talgov.com or visit
ity about their participant care plan. If Way, 850-792-9000 Talgov.com/Seniors.
you or a loved one have special needs, LEON COUNTY RESOURCES
Special Needs Shelters are designed for
persons who require more medical care LeonCounty.gov/EI
than what can be provided at a General This emergency information portal
Population Shelter. To sign up for the details the current status of any verified
Leon County Special Needs Registry, emergency in the area.
call (850) 606-3700. Twitter.com/LeonCounty, Face-
Be realistic: Remember that in the book.com/LeonCountyFL
event of even a minor storm, homes may Information about Leon County of-
be without electricity and water for fices, as well as emergency updates, will
days. If you rely on home services or be posted to these accounts during an
suffer from health issues that may be af- emergency activation.
fected by lack of power, staying in the Leon County Citizens Connect app
home may not be realistic. This app details emergency informa-
tion verified by public safety agencies
CITY RESOURCES and emergency management person-
nel. It is available for download from the
Talgov.com Apple and Google Play stores.
The City’s official webpage. Here, 606-3700, 7-1-1 Florida Relay
residents can find important informa- This citizen information line will de-
tion before, during and after a major tail community resources available, in-