Tallahassee Senior Center

09/28/2026

One of the best parts of L3X this month has been our field trips! We’ve been out and about exploring fun nearby spots, discovering new places, and enjoying what our local community has to offer, and learning about local culture along the way.

Join us for more fun with Lifelong Learning:
www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/lifelong-learning

09/28/2026

Update: Monday, September 28, 2026

09/28/2026

SOUTHSIDE SENIOR OUTREACH

🟠 Healthy for Life - 8-week series.
Suggested donation $5 per class, lunch included.
Pre-registration is required – [email protected] or call 850-891-4045.

Thursdays, Oct. 1 – Dec. 3, from 11am – 1pm
at Jack McLean Community Center (700 Paul Russell Rd.)
Oct 1 – What Goes into a Credit Score
Oct 8 – What You Need to Know About Fair Housing
Oct 15 – Aging in Place: Understanding In Home Caregiving Services
Oct 29 – How to Save on Groceries
Nov 5 – Fire Safety Awareness & BINGO
Nov 12 – Field Trip
Nov 19 – Storm Smart: Preparing for Floods, Tornadoes & Severe Weather
Dec 3 – Your Experience Matters: Discover Volunteer Opportunities

🟠 Wellness Circles
Pre-registration is required – [email protected] or call 850-891-4045.
Suggested donation is $3 per class and includes a snack and beverage.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period(AEP): Making the Right Choice for You
Tues., Oct. 13, 11 am-12 noon
at Jack Mclean Community Center (700 Paul Russell Road)
Helpful information to assist Medicare beneficiaries in understanding options, comparing coverage, and making informed decisions about their Medicare plan for the coming year.

Understanding SHINE & Making the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment
Wed., Oct. 21, 11 am-12 noon
Jake Gaither Community Center (801 Bragg Dr.)
Learn about the SHINE Program and the free resources it offers to help Medicare beneficiaries navigate their health coverage. We’ll discuss the Annual Open Enrollment Period, what to review, and considerations if you are thinking about making changes to your Medicare coverage.

🟠 Visit www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/southside

09/27/2026

After an amazing week of opening our second center, we say thank you and invite you to explore what is coming up at the Tallahassee Senior Center!

Read our weekly update here: https://conta.cc/3TY83SZ

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09/27/2026

09/25/2026

Where can you sip handcrafted cocktails and savor mouthwatering bites from some of the best in Tallahassee - all in one place? At Martinis and More! - a fundraiser for the Tallahassee Senior Center!

Savor signature martinis and cocktails crafted by local mixologists, along with brews, mocktails, and perfectly paired bites. Join us for an evening of flavor and fun - all benefiting the Senior Center’s vital programs and services. Tickets include unlimited sips & samples.

📍 Tallahassee Senior Center at Welaunee - 2743 Welaunee Blvd.
📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕕 6:00 - 7:30 pm
🎟️ Tickets: www.tallahasseeseniorfoundation.org/martinis-and-more
Reserve a table for your group!

Space is limited, so get your tickets now and join us in raising a glass to active, aging in Tallahassee!

Featuring Hospitality Partners:
The Blu Halo
DEEP Brewing Company
Riccardo's Restaurant
Sage: A Restaurant
TasteBudz Catering
The Edison Restaurant

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Health Ed: Heart Health Bingo!
Thurs., Oct. 1, 10:30 am – Noon, TSC @ Monroe Dining Room

October is National Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month. Come for an interactive program offered by College of Agriculture & Food Sciences, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Services.
Resources and giveaways.
No registration required.

09/24/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR OCTOBER ART WORKSHOPS
Register at: www.TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org/Art-classes

🎨 DRAW, PAINT, CREATE: AN ARTISTS’ FORUM
Wednesdays, Oct. 7 – 28, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Online via ZOOM
A friendly online forum for intermediate/advanced artists to share their art work for supportive critique and discussion.

🎨 BOTANICAL BAS RELIEF
Thursdays, Oct. 9 – Oct. 23, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Clay Studio @ Monroe
Create beautiful botanical bas-reliefs by pressing flowers and leaves into clay, then framing, painting, and firing your designs. All skill levels.

🎨 UNIQUE PAPER MACHE ANIMALS
Wednesdays, Oct. 14 – Oct. 28, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Art Studio @ Welaunee
Love birds? Come create a fun paper mâché bird with Leslie Cohen. She will teach you to show its own unique personality. All skill levels.

🎨 DRAWING 102
Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 23, 1:00 – 3:30 PM, Art Studio @ Welaunee
Focus on composition and drawing what you see rather than drawing from a photograph. Learn in-depth about negative space, geometric and the organic form. Prerequisite: Drawing 101.

🎨 PAINT LIKE MONET
Tuesdays, Oct. 27 – Dec. 8, 1:00 – 3:30 PM, Art Studio @ Monroe
Explore Impressionist artists - discover how they used light, color, and loose brushwork to create dreamlike interpretations of the world, then apply these ideas to your own artwork.

09/24/2026

The Tallahassee Senior Center's Welaunee location is now open Monday through Friday, from 9 am-5 pm.
Please stop by to see this beautiful new space located at 2743 Welaunee Blvd.

Programs will start up gradually over the next few weeks. As additional activities launch, we plan to expand our operating hours.

Mark your calendar for our Open House at Welaunee scheduled for Thurs., Oct. 8, from 3-6 pm.