Drama Club Performance Today

It is Monday again! Welcome to a new week everyone. We hope you had an enjoyable weekend with the beautiful weather we had. We have a special performance this afternoon at 1:00pm by the Sunshine Center's very own drama club. Come out and watch as they perform "Spreading the News", you are in for a good show.

On the schedule today:
9:30am- Basic Exercise
10:00am- Drama Club
10:00am- Ballroom Bingo
10:30am- Health Care Forum on Medicare with Carol
1:00pm- Sunshine Center's Drama Club presents "Spreading the News"

Friday!!

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all had a great week and that you are preparing for a nice, enjoyable weekend. Yesterday's demonstrations went wonderfully and we are all very excited to introduce our new karate-self defense class with Jose Soto.

Classes will be help every Wednesday and Friday evening from 5:15-6:30pm in our newly renovated exercise room. First class is free, so come out and bring your friends!

Today's schedule:
8:30am- Tai Chi
9:30am-  Basic Exercise
9:30am- Painting Workshop
9:30am- Acupuncture Clinic
1:00pm- "Country Classics" band
2:00pm- From drawing to painting to sculpting

Come out to the center and get ready for a good time. We offer so many activities and programs, there is always something for everyone. We hope to see you there!

Demonstrations Today!

Today we are featuring our Karate & Self Defense class and Tai Chi with a free demonstration followed by complimentary refreshments for the participants. We provide Tai Chi every Friday morning at 8:30am and Karate will be starting Wednesday, March 2, and is every Wednesday and Friday evening from 5:15-6:30pm.

We encourage all to come out and join in the fun! If you are interested in taking either of these classes, but have just been hesitant, come out and get a taste for what they will be like. Here at the center we are passionate for providing the seniors in the City of St. Petersburg with opportunities to stay active and involved. As we get older, being active and healthy is crucial to our health and there are mental beenfits as well. You feel better, look better and are happier when you are active. So why not stay active while having fun?! We provide a variety of exercise classes and programs, among other activities for you to become involved in, such as art classes, discussion groups and weekly performances. It is our mission and goal to provide you with with ample and abundant opportunities for you to interact with others and stay involved in the community.



No special equipment is necessary for either of these classes. Just come wearing loose comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.

Schedule:
9:30am - Basic Exercise
10:00am - Duplicate Bridge Social
10:00am - Cribbage
10:15am - The Buzz
10:30am - Creative Writing
1:00pm - Tai Chi, Karate & Self Defense demonstrations, followed by refreshments
2:30pm - Excel with Exercise

Black Pioneers

In celebration of February being Black History Month today we have a special treat for you all. At 1:00pm we will have a performance by the Black Pioneers. Black History Month is a remembrance of the events in the history of the African diaspora. Since 1976, it is celebrated annually in the United States of America and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in the month of October. In the U.S., Black History Month is also referred to as African-American History Month. During this month we celebrate influential people within the African American community, such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, and Jackie Robinson. Come out and join in the celebration!

On the schedule today:
9:30am - Basic Exercise
9:30am - All about "me" Journaling
10:30am - Wii bowling league
1:00pm - Black Pioneers followed by refreshments
2:30pm - Excel with Exercise

Have a happy hump day! :)

Fallen Officer

It is a gloomy day here in St. Petersburg as we mourn yet another fallen officer who was shot and killed last night. This is the third officer to be killed in a matter of 30 days, in a city where no officer has been shot on duty in 31 years. Officer David S. Crawford, 46, was shot dead Monday night as he and another officer investigated a prowler report at a residence, according to the St. Petersburg Times. A massive manhunt is now underway for Crawford’s killer as many streets, schools, and businesses in the South side of St. Petersburg are shut down. It is a tragedy to say the least and we can only pray for his family as well as for ALL of the officers in the line of duty. We sincerely thank you for all that you do to keep our city safe.

On the scehdule today at the Sunshine Center:
9:30am - Basic Exercise
10:00am - Chorus Practice
10:30am - Everybody Wii Games
11:00am - Yoga
1:00pm - "Medicare/Medicaid Fraud"presented by Makeba Huntington-Symons from the Area Agency on Aging
1:00pm - Ballroom Dance
2:30pm - Excel with Exercise

Valentines Recap

Happy Friday everyone! What a busy week it has been around here at the Sunshine Center. Just to recap if you missed anything, Monday was our Valentines Spaghetti Luncheon which was a HUGE hit! With entertainment from Country Classics band and help from all of the excellent staff and volunteers, everything went off without a hitch. Also, a big thank you to ThinkDirect Marketing for your generous donation that made this event only $2.00 per person, and to Home Care for donating the delicious cake! We really appreciate everything that the community does to make the Sunshine Center run as smoothly as it does. We couldn't do it without you!

Intern, Morgan with Carol showing off the beautiful cake

We love Country Classics!

A sneak peak at the decor

Dancin' fools!

Today's schedule:
8:30am - Tai Chi
9:30am - Basic Exercise
9:30am - Painting Workshop
9:30am - Accupuncture Clinic
1:00pm - "Country Classics' band
2:00pm - From Drawing to Painting to Sculpting class

Whistling Tom

It's that magical hump day once again, as we move towards the end of the week. Today we have lots of fun things going on here at the center including our Courtyard Picnic and Entertainment by Whistling Tom.

On the schedule today:
9:30am - Basic Exercise
9:30am - All About "ME" journaling
10:30am - Wii Bowling League
11:30am - Courtyard Picnic
1:00pm - Whistling Tom- entertainment
2:30pm - Excel with Exercise

The versatile Whistling Tom has astonished and amazed all who listen as he performs songs such as, "Under Paris Skies", "Little Birds", and "Summertime". Tom is a "pucker whistler" with an impressive three-octave range.



Come out and listen to the infamous Whistling Tom today at 1:00pm!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all! Hope your day is full of lots of love :)

For those of you who signed up, hope to see you at our Valentine's Spaghetti Luncheon today at 11:30 in the Sunshine Center ballroom. We are going to have a good crowd today so expect a good time.

On the schedule today:

9:30am- Basic Exercise

10:00am- Drama Club

10:00am- Ballroom Bingo

10:30am- Everybody Wii Games

11:30am- VALENTINE'S SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON (TICKETS SOLD OUT)

1:00pm- "Profile in Jazz" band

St. Valentine's Day is celebrated every Febraury 14 as a day to commemorate love and affection. Learn some more history about Valentine's Day by clicking here

Have a very Happy Valentine's Day!

Meditative Class Today

Happy Friday!
Today in History it is Thomas Edison's 164th Birthday. Thomas Edison was one of the world's most famous inventors. Some of his inventions include the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and an electric light bulb.

On the schedule today:

8:30am- Tai Chi

8:30am- Cholesterol Screening - $15.00

9:30am- Basic Exercise

9:30am- Acupuncture Clinic

9:30am- Painting Workshop

12:00pm- Meditative Class - $15.00/per person

1:00pm- "Country Classics Band

2:00pm- From Drawing to Painting to Sculpture

Meditative Class:

If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even just a few minutes in meditation can restore calm and inner peace. Learn how to relax and meditate your mind and body in today's meditation class. For only $15/per person you will get a personal meditation lesson and advice. Wash the stressors from the away by meditating.

TODAY, 12:00PM AT THE SUNSHINE CENTER!

Have a great weekend everybody! And don't forget about the Valentine's Spaghetti Luncheon on Monday at 11:30am. The list is already full, but for those of you who registered it is going to be a great time full of food and fun. We have entertainment by the "country classics" band and Chef Cindy will be providing us lots of yummy food to eat. So bring the one you love and celebrate Valentine's with us. <3

Rain, Rain, Go Away

It is wet one out there today, so if you are planning on going any place like the Sunshine Center, be sure to pack your umbrella and please drive safely. Rain is one of the top causes of car accidents, and remember that doesn't mean it is you, there are plenty of other people on the road, so make sure to keep your guard up while driving in the rain.

On the schedule here at the Sunshine Center today, Thursday, February 10:

9:30am - Basic Exercise with our brand new seasonal instructor. Get your heart pumping every Tuesday through Thursday with our Basic Exercise class.
10:00am - Duplicate Bridge Social
10:00am - Cribbage
10:15am - "The Buzz"
10:30am - Creative Writing Class
1:00pm - Movie: "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"
2:30pm - Exercise with Jackie - Walk off the Pounds!

Hope to see you at the center today for all of the great things we've got going on.

P.S. Don't forget about our Sunset Ave. Cafe! We serve breakfast and lunch every day in our cafe from 8:30am - 2:30pm. So stop in for a bite, we've got a full menu and everything is no more than $4! You can't beat that anywhere.

Stress Management

Happy Hump Day!

On the schedule today at the center:
9:00am- Driver's Safety Course
9:30am- Basic Exercise
9:30am- All about Me Journaling
10:30am- Wii Bowling League
1:00pm- Medical Series: "Stress Management"
2:30pm- Excel with Exercise

Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations and demands. Although stress is a normal physical response, when too much stress enters your life it is important to be able to step back and be able to cope with it as well as control how it effects you. Long term exposure to stress can take a serious toll on your physical and psychological health.

Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.



We hope to see you out for our medical series this afternoon on Stress Management, presented by Jan Pace (Suncoast Center fro Mental Health) as she discusses ways to reduce, prevent and cope with the stress in your life.

Bob Friedman Lusical Lecture

Today's schedule:
9:30am- Basic Exercise
10:00am- Drama Club
10:00am- Ballroom Bingo
10:30am- Everybody Wii Games
1:00pm- Bob Friedman 'Musical Lecture

Please don't forget about tomorrow's Lunch and Learn! At 12:00pm we will be holding our monthly Lunch and Learn. Tomorrow we will be having a discussion on Skin Cancer with Dr. James Spencer, M.D. and Scott Freeman, P.A. Bring your own lunch or buy our daily special from the Sunset Ave. Cafe. Tomorrow's special will be a soup and sandwich for $3.75 + tax. Hope to see you!

Smile, it's Friday

Quote of the day:
Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone.

-- Jim Fiebig

Happy Friday Everyone! Hope you are having a great week and are ready for the weekend. I know for many around here, every day seems like the weekend, but none-the-less the week passes and the true weekend is upon us. Here are the list of activities on the schedule for today:

8:30am - Tai Chi
9:00am - Community Law Program
9:30am - Basic Exercise
9:30am - Accupuncture Clinic
9:30am - Painting Workshop

1:00pm - "Country Classics" Band
2:00pm - From Drawing to Painting to Sculpture Class

Don't forget today is National Wear Red Day in support of Heart Disease. Hope to see you all out and about today at the center participating in all of our great activities or at least coming and socializing with all of the great people we have here.

The Sunshine Center is a great place to come to feel like you are a part of a family. We welcome any and all in hopes that we can increase your quality of life.

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles.  It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.

Go Red for Women

Seeing as yesterday the groundhog did not see his shadow it means we are in for an early Spring! I think I speak for everyone when I say this brings me great joy and we here at the Sunshine Center can't wait to start being able to do outside activities again. Now even though it is warming up here in Florida, I really can't say the same for the rest of the country. I can just hope that you all stay nice and cozy and warm inside your homes while the fresh while snow comes down outside.

Back to business. On the schedule today at the Sunshine Center:

9:30am - Basic Exercise
10:00am - Duplicate Bridge Social
10:00am - Cribbage
10:15am - "The Buzz"
10:30am - Creative Writing
10:30am - Ceramic Painting - this this the only time this month, so please join us.
1:00pm - Movie: "Knight and Day"

NOTE: There will be no Exercise with Jackie this afternoon at 2:30.

February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association has made it a point to focus on women with their "Go Red for Women" national campaign. Heart disease kills 1 in every 3 women and is the leading cause of the death of women in America. Please join us tomorrow as we celebrate National Wear Red Day in honor of those women who have been affected by cardiovascular disease.

Groundhog Day and Courtyard Picnic

It's Wedensday, February 2 and we are celebrating Groundhog Day here at the center. For those few of you who might be unfamiliar, Groundhog day is celebrated on the old belief that if the sun shines on Candlemas Day, or if the groundhog sees his shadow when he emerges on this day, six weeks of winter will ensue. Well, seeing as how there is no sun shining today, looking pretty gloomy out, maybe that means we are in for an early Spring? Oh, wouldn't that be nice?!

On Today's Schedule:
9:30- Basic Exercise
9:30- All about "me" journaling
10:30- Wii bowling league
11:30- Courtyard Picnic
1:00- Movie: "Inception"
2:30- Excel with Exercise

Don't forget to join us this afternoon for our Courtyard picnic! Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month we have freshly grilled hamburgers and hotdogs out in the courtyard of the center. If the delicious smells don't draw you in, then the freindly atmosphere will. We hope to see you there!

February Calendar

It is the first day of February and it is looking like more and more beautiful weather each and every day here in the Sunshine State. It is also National Freedom Day celebrating the freedom from slavery and that America is a symbol of freedom. And who can forget that February is the month of LOVE as we celebrate Valentine's Day coming up soon.

 

We have got a lot of great things going on here at the center this month, so I would like to give you all a brief overview of the items that are of possible interest:

As you can see we are jam packed with lots for you to do. We hope you will take advantage of all of the great things that the Sunshine Center has to offer and come out!

Today's schedule:
9:30am - Basic exercise
10:00am - Chorus Practice
10:30am - Everybody Wii Games
11:00am - Yoga
1:00pm - "The DIFFERENCE between DURABLE POWER of ATTORNEY, HEALTHCARE SURROGATE & LIVING WILL" - presented by Stephanie Edwards, Elder Law Attorney
1:00pm - Ballroom dance
2:30pm - Excel with Exercise

Have a great Tuesday!