ElderCare of Alachua County

08/27/2026

💜 SAVE THE DATE! 💜

The Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville Community Health Fair is back with a new date, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Alachua County Senior Recreation Center

Join us for a FREE community event featuring health and wellness resources, local healthcare providers and community partners, giveaways, and more—all while supporting a great cause! 💜

🤝 Want to Get Involved?
Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available NOW! Showcase your organization, connect with our community, and help make a difference for local older adults.

⭐ Vendor booths are just $100
⭐ Sponsorship opportunities are available
⭐ 100% of vendor participation fees and sponsorship contributions directly benefit Elder Care of Alachua County!

🔗 Ready to participate or want to learn more? Check the link in our bio for event, vendor, and sponsorship information!

For sponsorship details, vendor registration, or additional event information, please contact Christina Ramos with Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville at [email protected] or (352) 225-3727.

Help us spread the word, tag a friend, and mark your calendar for September 18! 💜

08/24/2026

💙 ElderCare in the Community! 💙

ElderCare of Alachua County had a wonderful opportunity to table at the VA Medical Outpatient Clinic! 🇺🇸

We are enjoying connecting with veterans, families, and community members while sharing information about the many programs and resources ElderCare offers—from Meals on Wheels and Al’z Place to the Senior Recreation Center and more!

❤️🤍💙 Thank you to the VA Medical Outpatient Clinic for welcoming us and allowing us to share how ElderCare supports older adults throughout Alachua County.

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08/19/2026

🐊 Gator Football for a Great Cause! 🧡💙

Join ElderCare of Alachua County at The Swamp on Saturday, September 5, for the Florida Gators Football home opener against FAU during 352 Community Day! Kickoff is at 7:45 p.m.

When you purchase tickets through our special link, a portion of every ticket sold benefits Elder Care, helping us continue providing meals, care, and connection to older adults throughout Alachua County.

✅ Simple: Click the link
✅ Share: Invite your friends and family
✅ Impact: Every ticket makes a difference

🎟️ Purchase your tickets today:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Eldercare2

You can also access the ticket link through our Linktree in bio!

Gather your friends, wear your orange and blue, and join us for an exciting night of Gator football! Go Gators! 🐊

08/12/2026

⛳ SAVE THE DATE! ⛳

Get ready to hit the links for a great cause! ElderCare of Alachua County’s 19th Annual Charity Fall Golf Tournament returns on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Hawkstone Country Club! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, food, prizes, and community—all while supporting ElderCare’s Meals on Wheels & Al’z Place programs and the older adults we serve throughout Alachua County. 💙

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
📍 Hawkstone Country Club
⛳ Shotgun Start: ~12:30 PM

📣 Registration is NOW OPEN, and sponsorship opportunities are available! Gather your foursome, become a sponsor, and help us make this year’s tournament our most impactful yet.

🔗 Learn more, register & sponsor at ElderCareGolf.GiveSmart.com or check out the link in our bio!

Your support helps provide meals, care, and connection to older adults throughout our community. Together, we’re making a meaningful difference—both on and off the course! ⛳💙

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

🏓 READY. SET. RALLY! 🎉

Tournament weekend is almost here! Join us for the 9th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase—hosted by Gainesville Sports Commission, presented by Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville, and benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County. 💜

Registered players: Kick off tournament weekend on Thursday, August 6!

🏓 Open Pickleball Tune-Up
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Alachua County Sports and Events Center
✔️ $5 per player
✔️ $10 paddle rentals (limited supply)
✔️ Pickleballs provided

🎉 Player Party for a Purpose
📍 Dave & Buster's
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM

Registered players receive:
🎮 Complimentary play card
🍽️ Appetizers
🥤 Non-alcoholic beverages

🏆 Tournament Weekend
• Saturday: Men’s & Women’s Doubles
• Sunday: Mixed Doubles

Thank you to our incredible event partners:
❤️ Campus USA Credit Union (Title Sponsor)
🏆 Gainesville Sports Commission (Host)
💜 Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville (Presenter)

Every rally helps support ElderCare of Alachua County and the vital services we provide to older adults throughout our community.

See you on the courts! 🏓💜

08/05/2026

🏓 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! 🏆

Tournament weekend is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone to the 9th Annual Gainesville Indoor Pickleball Showcase benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County! 💜

Before you hit the courts, be sure to review your Know Before You Go email for important tournament information, including:

📱 Tech Check – Confirm your PickleballDen login, double-check your start time, enable text alerts, and bring a fully charged phone.

📍 Venue: Alachua County Sports & Events Center
4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608

⏰ Arrive Early! Doors open at 8:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Please check in at least 15 minutes before your first match.

⚠️ Friday Practice: The Sports & Events Center will be closed Friday. Practice courts are available at Northside Park and Tom Petty Park.

🥂 D**k & Drink is back! Stop by the mimosa bar benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County, courtesy of The Good Pour.

📸 Visit the Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville photo booth, snap a picture, tag them, and use for your chance to win!

👥 Spectators are welcome—admission is FREE!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and community partners for making this tournament possible. Because of your support, we’re able to come together for a weekend of competition while helping provide vital programs and services for older adults throughout Alachua County. 💜

❤️ Title Sponsor: Campus USA Credit Union
🏆 Hosted by: Gainesville Sports Commission
💜 Presented by: Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville

⭐ Platinum Sponsors: PRP Regeneration Specialists • Edward Jones • IQ Fiber

🤝 Associate Sponsors: Community Hospice & Palliative Healthcare • Magnolia Ridge • Florida Blue • FYZICAL • Haven Hospice • Millennial Healthcare Services • The Good Pour • Dave & Buster’s

📺 Media Sponsors: WCJB TV20 • Kiss 105.3 FM • Mainstreet Daily News • MARC Radio • Gainesville City Lifestyle

🧡 Benefiting: ElderCare of Alachua County

See you on the courts! 🏓💜

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

🏓 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Please review the tournament email and rules before arriving.

📱 TECH CHECK
Your phone is required for court assignments, match notifications and score entry through PickleballDen.

Before tournament day:
• Confirm your login
• Double-check your start time—changes were made
• Select “Add Phone Text” for alerts
• Fully charge your phone and bring a charger

📍 VENUE
4870 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, FL 32608
Free parking is available in the Blue Parking Garage. Enter through the WEST LOBBY.

⏰ ARRIVAL
Doors open at 8 AM on Saturday and Sunday

Check in at least 15 minutes before your first game. The tournament follows a rolling schedule, and late arrivals may forfeit their match.

⚠️ FRIDAY PRACTICE
The facility will not be open Friday. Practice courts are available at:

Northside Park
5701 NW 34th Blvd.

Tom Petty Park
501 NE 16th Ave.

👕 APPAREL
Yellow and neon green are prohibited, including the tournament T-shirt. Players may be asked to change if their clothing resembles the yellow game ball.

🥂 D**K & DRINK
The mimosa bar returns with donations benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County. Thank you to The Good Pour!

📸 Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville will also host a daily photobooth contest. Tag them and use to enter.

👥 Spectator admission is free!

🌧️ Rain may cause flooding near the entrance. Bring extra shoes or wear waterproof footwear.

🚿 No showers or locker rooms are available.

❓ Questions before the event? Email Emily at [email protected]. Email only, please.

We’ll see you on the courts! 🏆🥒

PRESENTED BY: Touching Hearts at Home Gainesville
HOSTED BY: Gainesville Sports Commission
TITLE SPONSOR: Campus USA Credit Union
PLATINUM SPONSORS: PRP Regeneration Specialists, Edward Jones, IQ Fiber
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Community Hospice & Pallative Healthcare, Magnolia Ridge, Florida Blue, Fyzical, Haven Hospice, Millenial Healthcare Services, The Good Pour, Dave & Busters
MEDIA SPONSORS: WCJB TV20, Kiss 105.3FM, Main St Daily News, Marc Radio, Gainesville City Lifestyle
BENEFITING: ElderCare of Alachua County