Special Events
Leisure Learning Classes
$2 suggested donation per class for 55+ and $5 per class for others. Space is limited, so pre-registration required. To register for scheduled classes, call 891-4008.
Upcoming Classes
- Oral History
November 20, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Instructor: Dr. Mary Sterner Lawson
An informative presentation: recording family stories. - Burt Reynolds
November 20, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Instructor: Dean Fallon - Let's Talk Sports
November 24; January 15 & 29, February 19 & 26; 6:00 - 8:00pm
Facilitator: Nick Gandy, Florida Sports Foundation
Come and enjoy fellowship and great sports discussion about everything from college football to the greatest athletes of all time with fellow sports enthusiasts. - Digital Camera 101
November 19, 6:30 - 9:00pm
Instructor: Mike Francis
Learn the basics of operating your digital camera.
Expert in the House Dinner Series
Understanding Medicare & Medicaid Eligibility
November 20, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Presented by Elder Law Attorney Lauchlin Waldoch
Lauchlin Tench Waldoch devotes her time exclusively to elder law and related issues. Her practice includes wills, trusts, probate, and incapacity planning, including powers of attorney, advance directives for health care such as living wills and health care surrogate designations. A substantial part of her practice also involves assisting individuals in qualifying for public assistance (specifically long term care), the preparation and administration of special needs trusts and estate planning for individuals with disabilities and their families. She is board certified by the Florida Bar in Elder Law and has been designated a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation. As former chair of the Public Policy Task Force of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorney's (AFELA) and the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, she works with legislative and regulatory issues affecting seniors and persons with disabilities. Waldoch received Member of the Year in 1999 and 2005 for the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and for AFELA in 2001 and 2005. She is also active in numerous national, state and community organizations related to the elderly and individuals with disabilities.
Newcomers Welcome
Tuesday, December 9, 11:00am - 12:00n
Attend this orientation for an introduction to the Tallahassee Senior Center and Foundation and an optional tour of the "Old Armory." See what's going on at one of the most affordably fun places in town! For more information call 891-4000.
Capital Chordsmen Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 11, 7:00 - 8:00pm. Admission $10. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Please call Dennis Fagen at 562-2940 for information.
The Capital Chordsmen are also available for your holiday bookings.
Upcoming Dances
CONTRA Dance (Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance)
Fun, energetic, easy dancing. No experience necessary. Families welcome! 7:30 - 10:30pm. $8 adults, $6 students & seniors, $4 kids
- Friday, December 12, "Greasy Strings" band, with caller Richard Hopkins
- Friday, January 9, "Shinola" band, with caller TBA
USA Ballroom Dance
Free dance lesson 6:30 - 7:15pm; dances 7:30 - 10:30pm. $8 USA Dance members; $12 non-members.
- "Pirate's Cover," Saturday, November 15, music by a DJ
- "Sleigh Bells Ring," Saturday, December 20, live band
Senior Adventure Club
Open to all adventurous adults! Like hiking, canoeing, biking, or cultural tours? The group meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at 7 pm. Outings - scheduled various times and dates - find participants at state parks, on trains, and even in caverns. $2 donation to TSC suggested for meetings. Cost of outings varies. For more information contact Pat Thomas, 386-9475.
- Meeting: Thursday, November 6, 7:00pm. Loren Curro guest speaker.
- Outing: Friday, November 11, Birdsong Nature Center. Meet at the senior center at 9:00am and return 2:00-3:00pm. Cost: $5 for Birdsong Nature Center. Donation to TSC appreciated. Transportation: Provided by van to first 14 registered.
- No December Meeting
- Outing: Monday, December 29 - 31. Camping at Roosevelt State Park; Light Show at Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA. Cost: Approximately $100. Deposit $42.12; call Thomas at 386-9475.