Keep Learning

The Tallahassee Senior Center offers a variety of learning opportunities, recreational activities and games for active adults of all ages. Health and fitness classes, concerts and special events keep the pace up. From Aerobics and Bridge to Table Tennis and Zumba, we provide the tools to live an active lifestyle.

Lifelong Learning Corner

Interested in the pursuit of knowledge? A variety of Lifelong Learning classes are held at the Tallahassee Senior Center and neighborhood sites and generally cost is $5 (50+) or $7 others, unless noted. Click here for a list of current classes. Limited space is available and classes fill up quickly. You may also stop by the TSC and complete an application. Lifelong Learning programs are sponsored in part by Tallahassee Moose Lodge # 1075, the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, and the Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation. For more information or to register, email Maureen.Haberfeld@talgov.com or call 850-891-4033.

Opportunities to Celebrate & Socialize

Save the dates in this issue of Active Living! Take a tour or call 891-4000 for more information regarding these exciting, upcoming Tallahassee Senior Center Events!

For more information on this group or other groups at the Senior Center, contact Kristy.Carter@Talgov.com or call 850-891-4008.

Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders

TALL is an 8-week program for persons age 50+, provided in partnership with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Tallahassee Program and sponsored by AARP. TALL is:

...an educational experience for older adults seeking to explore creative and productive roles for their retirement years.

...an opportunity for active older adults to pursue leadership and civic engagement opportunities.

TALL classmates meet with area leaders and go on site visits for a better understanding of the community's cultural, political, safety, legal & justice, educational, health, human service, and other public services or public-private initiatives. By sharing resources and gaining insight, TALL graduates will be better equipped to enhance positive change in their community through advocacy and volunteerism.

Applications to the program are generally accepted in early December. Acceptance to the program is competitive and participants represent a diverse and eclectic group of people. For more information on the program, the next preview party and tentative program dates, click here or email Hella.Spellman@talgov.com or call 891-4007.

Interested in taking computer classes?

A variety of classes are offered, such as computer basics: Microsoft Excel, Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Ipad/Iphone, android operating system, apps such as Pinterest and Facebook, and introductory classes to the internet, one-on-one mentoring opportunities, and preserving the past. Classes vary in price, are offered over multiple days and often fill up quickly. See the latest Active Living on the home page for current listings/descriptions. Pre-registration and payment is required. All classes are hosted at the Tallahassee Senior Center in the 3rd floor computer lab. Email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call 850-891-4008, or stop by TSC to request/complete an application. Additional classes are added periodically as opportunity/interest is expressed.

Digital Photography Classes

Started January 23!
Everything from learning the basics of using a digital camera to advanced techniques and retouching digital photos using software.
For a list of current digital photography offerings, click here.

Photoshop Elements

1st & 3rd Mon., 6:30–8 p.m. $5 per class
Join us and improve your photo editing skills with the Photoshop Elements software program. Participants will view and discuss photo editing tutorials and member projects. Participants will have ample opportunities to ask questions, share their knowledge, and learn from others.

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Classes and Workshops

Book Club & Creative Writing

Poetry for the Love of It
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month; 2:45-4:45pm
Group activities include discussions of notable poets and their work; learning about poetic formats; reading original poems by members and more. Annual membership in the certified chapter of the Florida State Poets Association (FSPA) is open to anyone interested in reading and/or writing poetry and annual dues are $20.

Writer's Workshop
Thursdays | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Informal and unstructured, writers meet to critique each others' work. Open to all levels of writers. $2

Foreign Languages

The Tallahassee Senior Center offers many language classes (French, German, Spanish and English as a Second Language) for a variety of skill levels. Classes are $2 for seniors 50+ ($3 for others) and are offered at many different times. Call 891-4000 for information.

French Class Meeting Days and Times:
Mondays | 9:30-10:30 (D) Conference Room 3A (reading and advance grammar)
Mondays | 11:00-12:00 (C) Conference Room 3A (begins 2nd year of high school French)
Mondays | 1:15 – 2:30 (A) Conference Room 3A (beginner - 1st semester of high school French)
Wednesdays | 9-10:00 (B) Conference Room 3A (2nd semester of high school French)

French: Advanced
Mondays | 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Fridays | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

French: Study Group
Thursdays | 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

English as a Second Language
Fridays | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

German: Beginner - Jan. 7 - June 24, 2019
Mondays | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Beginning level of conversational German taught by a native German. The focus of the course is popular topics, colloquial expressions, practical and real life language used in everyday conversation.

Spanish: Beginner – generally runs September - May
Thursdays | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This class is designed for beginners who have NO Spanish knowledge. A true beginner.

Spanish: Beginner 2 – generally runs September - May
Thursdays | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
This class is designed for beginners who have basic Spanish knowledge.

Spanish: Intermediate starts Sept. 19
This class is designed to review and build upon beginning Spanish. The class activities will help you to communicate effectively with a Spanish speaking person who does not have a background in English. Success in the class depends heavily on the student cooperation, participation, curiosity and consistent practice in and out of class. The emphasis of this class in on conversation which in turn will increase students vocabulary in Spanish.

Tuesdays | 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

The mission of Tallahassee Senior Services is to offer programs, activities, and opportunities designed to encourage active living, optimal aging, and social fitness for independent adults age 50+.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favoring by Tallahassee Senior Services or the Tallahassee Senior Foundation.

For questions or more information, please contact 850-891-4000 or visit Talgov.com/seniors. Find and "Like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TallahasseeSeniorCenter! Visit the Tallahassee Senior Foundation at TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org.

Groups and Organizations

Support Groups

These are groups that are part of the Tallahassee Senior Services or meet at the Tallahassee Senior Center.

Al-Anon - Support for families and friends of alcoholics
Beginners: Fridays, 7:15 - 8:15pm
Family Group: Wednesdays, 7:15 - 8:15pm and Fridays, 7:15 - 8:15pm
Support groups meet weekly. Al-Anon aids families and friends of alcoholics and anyone is welcome.

Diabetes Education and Support Group at Smith-Williams
2nd Wednesdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Focuses on obtaining supplies, eating properly, obtaining optimal health and quality of life. Participants will hear expert speakers and have opportunities to share. The group is a partnership between Tallahassee Senior Services and "Diabetes and You."

SA Support Group
Tuesdays, 8:00 - 9:00pm
A support group for people dealing with sexual addictions.

Area Organizations

Capital Coalition on Aging
3rd Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:30am
The mission of the Capital Coalition on Aging, coordinated by the Area Agency on Aging of North Florida, is to promote communication and coordination, and to build greater understanding and cooperation among providers of services to elders in the capital area of North Florida. Anyone may attend the meetings.

FFU - Faculty and Friends of the University Investment Club
1st Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00pm
The purpose of FFU is to improve the investment performance of novice and experienced investors via running an investment portfolio. Although current membership is near capacity, this club will help another group get started. Call the Senior Center for contact information.

Tallahassee Stamp and Cover Club
2nd Tuesdays, 7:00pm
From world albums to topical collections, this group talks about and trades stamps. Whatever your collecting needs, the club can help. Free appraisals and estate advice for collections you wish to sell. There are also special programs throughout the year. $5 annually.

Tal-Kug (Tallahassee Komputer Club)
2nd Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Help each other solve program problems or hear about new software at meetings of this informal group. Everyone welcome to join, ask questions or provide input. Occasionally, there is a speaker. Dues: $12 per year or $1 per month. Dues pay for monthly one-page newsletter, postage and donation to the Senior Center.