Special Events
Boomercise - Meet Author David Pargman - By Andrea Personett
"In spite of what you think," says Dr. David Pargman, "it's never too late to start exercising. Within weeks you'll notice significant changes."
Local author and former FSU professor David Pargman, PhD, created Boomercise: Exercising as You Age - a powerful approach to exercise for the older adult. The book guides men and women of the Boomer generation in establishing safe, sensible programs suited to their individual needs.
Boomercise deals with achieving a positive body image, improving nutrition, avoiding injury and setting realistic exercise goals, and much more. Dr. Pargman provides basic fitness concepts, exposes myths and fallacies about exercise and lifestyle and offers helpful tips for constructing personalized exercise programs.
He also stresses that not quitting your exercise regime is tremendously important. Dr. Pargman counsels that structuring your exercise environment appropriately will help you stick to it - considering all the variables from the get-go: when do you feel the strongest; what time of day are you most productive; how far must you travel to exercise; will your workout be safe; can you handle the terrain? Since dropping out is a major problem for exercisers, Dr. Pargman shows how to develop strategies to reduce the likelihood of quitting.
He also explains the psychological benefits of exercise as people age. "We all know that mind and brain function tend to decrease as we get older," says Dr. Pargman. "Exercise improves mind and brain activity and actually inhibits their deterioration." He also points out that a personality profile can be most helpful in determining what kind of exercise is best for each individual. His book explains how exercise affects reaction time and working memory, as well as social psychological issues. "Social psychology, or interacting with others, can greatly impact the mind and body," Pargman adds.
Join Dr. Pargman on Tuesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Tallahassee Senior Center to learn more about Boomercise: Exercising as You Age. Dr. Pargman will have his book for sale at the talk and will sign copies. Suggested donation for the event is $2 (55+), $3 others. Seating is limited. Call 891-4003 to make a reservation.
USA Ballroom Annual Black & White Charity Ball - May 19, 7:30 - 10:30pm
Heavy Hors d'oeuvres, Music by DJ Dick Hagen.
Tickets $25 (Advance Purchase Only)
Contact: USA Dance Board Members or Tallahassee Senior Center at 891-4000. Dance will be smoke and alcohol-free. Semi-Formal Attire.
Upcoming Events
- Morelia's Authentic Mexican Share Night
Thursday, May 17, 5:00 - 9:00pm - Patriotic Concert - Celebrate America!
Tuesday, July 3, 7:30pm - Ice Cream Social & Volunteer Recognition
Monday, July 16, 12:30pm
Leisure Learning Corner
Call Andrea Personett at 891-4003, except as noted, to register or for information on the programs below. Suggested donation $2 (55+) and $3 (others). Click on the links for more information:
- Boomercise: Exercising as You Age
(Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 - 8:30pm) - Challenges to Retirement Workshop
(Tuesday, June 5, 7:00 - 8:30pm) - Creative Writing Workshop - at Allegro
(Thursdays, 10:00am - starting May 24) - Lifelong Learning Series at Southwood - Turtles & Gators & Bears, Oh My!
(Mondays, June 4 - 25, 10:00 - 11:00am)
Grandparents as Parents - GaP
GaP Support Lunch
May 30 and June 27, 12:00n - 1:30pm
Complimentary lunch provided for grandparents and other relative caregivers. Reservations Required for all attending. Child care provided at the June meeting.
Call or email Ashley Webb at 891-4008 if you would like more information or to RSVP for any events above!
Music and More
Lunchtime at TSC
Delicious and especially nutritious salad bar available daily, $2 & $4. Eat-in TSC library cafe or carry-out. Salad bar served from 11:30am - 12:45pm.
Upcoming Dances
Contra Dance (Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance)
Fun, energetic, easy dancing. No experience necessary. Families welcome! 7:30 - 10:30pm unless otherwise noted. $8 adults; $7 seniors, $5 students; $3 for 12 and under if dancing. Upcoming dances:
- May 11: TBA, with caller Richard Hopkins
- May 25 - 27: Florida Folk Festival in White Sorings, FL
- June 8: Long Forgotten String Band, with caller Vicki Morrison
- July 13: Greasy String Band, caller TBD
USA Ballroom Dance
Dance lesson available from 6:30 - 7:15pm;
Dances 7:30 - 10:30pm. $8 USA Dance members; $14 others. Upcoming Dances:
- May 19: USA Ballroom Annual Black & White Charity Ball
- June 16: Tropical Nights