Health & Fitness
The Tallahassee Senior Services Health Program offers seniors the resources to continue a lifestyle of active aging through low or no-cost preventive health care and education. The Center's Health Program Coordinator, a registered nurse, facilitates a variety of preventive health screenings. The nurse is also available to assist seniors with accessing medical services available in the community. Volunteer nurses and aides provide additional helping hands and administrative support.
Health Happenings
For more information on offered programs, call Ruth Nickens, R.N. Health Program Coordinator or Toni Walmsley, Asst. Health Program Coordinator at 891-4000. Unless otherwise noted, all presentations are 11:00am - 12:00n in the Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.
Click on each event to get more details:
Meditation and Mindfulness
Thursdays, May 17 & June 21, 10:30 - 11:30am
Conference Room 1A
Now offered monthly on the 3rd Thursday, these workshops introduce you to the secrets of the timeless art of meditation. You will feel calmer, more focused and balanced. Taught by Leslie Hanks.CPR for Seniors
Monday, May 21
Dining Room
Review your basic CPR! Leon County EMS presents a concise workshop about how to respond if ever in the situation to save a human life.Ion Sancho Speaks: You and Your Vote
Wednesday, May 23
Dining Room
Ion Sancho Supervisor of Elections for Leon County, takes questions and speaks about America's voting process.Drumming: You've Got the Rhythm
Thursdays, May 24 & 31, 10:30 - 11:30am
Activity Room
Another two-part drumming series. Bring your drum if you have one, but there are drums to borrow. Everyone welcome. Facilitated by Mershell Sherman.Nutritional Counseling and Assistance
Tuesday, June 5, 12:30 - 1:30pm
Health Suite
Professional dietician answers questions about weight loss, healthy eating, and diabetes. Offered by Leah Gilbert-Henderson, PhD, LD. Pre-registration encouraged, but not required. Call 891-4042 to schedule.Healthy Living mini-expo: Women and Domestic Violence
Thursday, June 28, 10:00am - 12:00n
Activity Room
Melanie Tudor presents information about the TPD Victim Advocacy Unit, committed to providing comprehensive services and support that address physical, emotional, and financial needs resulting from abuse or victimization. Important information for woman of all ages!Quit Smoking Now: A Smoking Cessation Program
Mondays, June 11 - July 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Conference Room 1A
Six-week program for smokers who want to become ex-smokers. Attend one of these highly effective class/support groups if you are ready to quit smoking now. Nicotine patches provided at no charge. Offered by Big Bend AHEC. Call 224-1177 to register.
Health Screenings and Services
- Blood Pressure Screenings: Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Stroke/TIA: May 15, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Balance: June 7, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Glucose Screenings: Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Hearing Screenings: June 13 & July 11, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Telephones for the Hearing Impaired: August 8, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Seated Massage and Reiki:
Reiki - May 22, June 5 & 19, and July 3, 10:30am - 12:00n
Massage - May 17, 22 & 31, June 14 & 28, July 12, 10:00am - 12:00n
Fitness
Please inquire about our Fitness Savings Card, or "punch card". Punch cards are available for purchase at each class and save participants $5 (15 fitness classes for $25). Unless otherwise noted, $2 donation requested for each of the following classes.
Click on each class for more information:
- Seated NIYA Yoga (Neuromuscular Integrative Action)
(Tuesdays, 11:00am - 12:00n) - Brain-Body-Memory Balance Stretch and Relaxation Class
- Chair Yoga
(Fridays, 11:00am - 12:00n) - Life Exercise
(Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30am) - Taoist Tai-Chi
(Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:00 - 11:00am) - Yoga
(Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00pm) - Zumba Gold
(Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30pm)
Neighborhood Site Senior Fitness Classes
$2 donaction unless otherwise noted.
- Bradfordville Historic School House
- Beginners: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30 - 11:15am
- Intermediate: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Afternoon Class: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:00pm
- Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C. Spence Community Center
- Fitness: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 9:15 - 10:15am
- Fort Braden Community Center
- Fitness: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 - 11:30am
- Zumba: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00am ($2 for 55+, $3 for others)
- Allegro (formerly Heritage Oaks)
- Mindful Movement - Moving for Better Balance: Mondays, 10:45 - 11:45am
- Brain-Body-Memory-Balance: Wednesdays, 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Optimist Park
- Brain-Body-Memory-Balance: Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00n
- Jack McLean Community Center
- Super Seniors Fitness: Tuesdays - Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00am, Free
- Jake Gaither Community Center
- Mindful Movement - Moving for Better Balance: Thursdays, 11:00am - 12:00n
- Woodville Community Center
- Fitness: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:30 - 9:30am
Water Aerobics at City of Tallahassee Pools
Podiatry