WINE TASTING BENEFIT TONIGHT!

Don't miss out! Our first annual wine tasting benefit is this evening from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 if you purchase them ahead of time or $15 at the door.

HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!

WINE TASTING THIS THURSDAY!

Hi all, hope you are staying warm and dry! Wanted to put out a quick reminder that our 1st annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser will be happening this Thursday, April 7, from 5:30-7:30 PM at the...

Sunshine Center
330 5th St. North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Don't forget to stop by and purchase your tickets before Thursday! Pre-sale tickets are $10 and tickets at the door are $15.

Come with your tastebuds ready for some spectacular wines donated by Affiniti Salon and Spa and Pasadena Liquors, appetizers provided by our very own Sunset Avenue Cafe and desserts provided by The Princess Martha, while we listen to the jazz stylings from the Bay City Duo. It is going to be a great evening and we hope to see you all there!

Welcome Home Relocation

Welcome Home Relocation is a unique moving company in which aids you in all of the aspects of moving into your a home. They will take all the stress of moving away by completely packing and unpacking complete with the set up of your new home. Services that Welcome Home Relocation include:

• Coordinating— We arrange for the movers, shippers and even set up your utilities
• Floor planning— Careful planning ensures you’ll have a place for everything you move and lowers your costs.
• Sorting— We treat this personal process with discretion and compassion, helping you safeguard the memories and items you treasure and determine what needs to be sold.
• Packing— Our professional packing service insures that all of your items are protected.
• Unpacking— Everything in its place to the clocks being re-set and your bed perfectly made.
• Organizing— Your closets and cabinets as you have always dreamed they could be.
• Other— We’ll address any other needs or special considerations in your personal evaluation.

For more information on Welcome Home Relocation visit their website HERE

This afternoon at the Sunshine Center we will be having a special guest, Sue Duhammel from Welcome Home Relocation to discuss "What's in your Closets and Cabinets?" She will give advice and discuss on how you can reduce the clutter in your life, starting with your closets and cabinets.

Sunshine Center daily schedule:
9:30am- Basic Exercise
10:00am- Chorus Practice
10:30am- Everybody Wii Games
11:00am- Yoga
1:00pm- "What's in your Closets and Cabinets?"
1:00pm- Ballroom Dance
2:30pm- Excel with Exercise

New Exercise Room - Up and Running!

Goodmorning everyone. Hope you all are staying dry out there, it is a wet one today.

The Sunshine Center is proud to announce that our new exercise room is now up and running. All exercise classes, such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Excel with Exercise and Karate will be taking place in our new room.

Hope you will come to check it out or even join a class! Below are the exercise classes and schedule...be sure to at least check it out.

Exercise with Jackie: Tues, Wed, Thurs from 2:30-3:30PM - FREE

Karate: Wednesday from 5:30-6:30PM - $20/month or $6/class (with advantage card)

Tai Chi: Friday from 8:30-9:30AM - $12/month or $4/class (with advantage card)

Yoga: Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm - $16/month or $5/class (with advantage card)

All class/program schedules can be found on the City of St. Pete website and in the Sunshine Center monthly newsletter. Click HERE to see our entire schedule of classes and programs.

Wine and Food Tasting Fundraiser

The Friends of the Sunshine Center are in the process of planning a wine and food tasting fundraiser to benefit the participants at the Sunshine Center. The event will take place April 7, 2011 at 5:30 in the evening. Get ready for good food, wine and entertainment, it is going to be a great time and for a great cause.

The Sunshine Center helps create a positive and inviting environment for the older adults within the City of St. Petersburg. By providing a variety of programs and activities there is something for absolutely everyone. The Sunshine Center adamantely promotes the health and well-being of the senior community and strives to increase their quality of life. By staying active seniors can maintain their health, boost their energy levels and increase their confidence. The focus for most communities is on the young, promoting healthy, active children, but at the Sunshine Center, we realize the importance of staying active even as you age.

This event will help raise funds that will go directly to our participants. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or donating to the cause please contact event director, Morgan Hendricks at mhendricks2715@gmail.com. Tickets will be available for purchase Starting March 14, 2011 and can be purchased at the Sunshine Center: 330 5th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.

Ticket pricing:
$10.00 pre-sale
$15.00 at the door

Come out and try a variety of wines, taste some spectacular appetizers provided by the Sunset Ave. Cafe and support the Sunshine Senior Center of St. Petersburg, FL. SEE YOU THERE!

Date: April 7, 2011
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Location: Sunshine Center
               330 5th Street North
               St. Petersburg, FL 33701

First Friday

We welcome the end of another week with open arms. Another First Friday here at the center is upon us and we of course have lots of things to do....hope to have you come out and join us!

On the schedule today:
8:30am- Tai Chi
9:00am- Community Law Program
9:30am- Basic Exercise
9:30am- Acupuncture Clinic
9:30am- Painting Workshop
1:00pm- "Country Classics" Band
2:00pm- From Drawing to Painting or Sculpture Class

Ou lunch special today in the Sunset Ave. Cafe is BLTs....YUM!

Thursday, March 3

On the schedule for today:
9:30am- Basic Exercise (in the Pelican room)
10:00am- Duplicate Bridge Social
10:00am- Cribbage
10:15am- The Buzz
10:30am- Creative Writing
10:30am- Ceramic Painting (the only time this month)
1:00pm- Movie: "Finian's Rainbow"
2:30pm- Excel with Exercise

We are in the process of planning a wine and food tasting fundraiser to raise money for the Sunshine Center of St. Petersburg. It is going to be a great time so we expect to see you all out and supporting us. The event is set for April 7, 2011 at the Sunshine Center from 5:30-7:30pm.



If anyone would like to donate or sponsor this event please e-mail Morgan Hendricks at mhendricks2715@gmail.com.

THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT!

Karate & Self-Defense

There are many benefits, mentally as well as physically to practicing the art of karate & self-defense for the senior population. Some of the physical benefits include:

• Improved reflexes and coordination
• Increased performance in all physical activities
• Increased strength and stamina so you feel great all day
• Increased flexibility and weight control for better overall fitness
• Cardiovascular workouts ( heart and lungs ) to keep you in top shape
• Greatly improved balance
• Ability to defend yourself

It is no secret that staying in shape and working out improves your overall health. There are of course many ways that you can do that, but for those interested in being able to protect themselves as well as there family at the same time as staying in shape, I strongly suggest that you start our karate & self-defense program. Instructor Jose Soto, with over 50 years of experience, has much background and knowledge that will help you improve your skills, while having fun! His fun-loving spirit will have you laughing through the entire class. But no laughing matter, karate techniques are very important to being effective in self-defense tactics. For this reason, Soto will start at the beginning, with the basic techniques followed by how to put them into motion when in the presence of danger. Not only is it important to think about your health, but also to be able to protect yourself if you ever feel threatened or in danger.

Come out and join our Karate & Self-Defense class which takes place every Wednesday & Friday at the Sunshine Center (330 5th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) from 5:15-6:30pm. The class is $20/month or $6/class with a City of St. Petersburg ADVANTAGE card.

Make sure to wear loose clothing and tennis shoes.

For more information on this class please call (727) 893-7101

Sunshine Karaoke

Whether you like to jam out in your car or bust a move in the shower, you are welcome to the stage here at the Sunshine Center for our monthly karaoke day. Karaoke starts at 1:00pm so be sure to get here early so you can pick your song :) or to just join us for some delicious burgers and hotdogs at our Courtyard Picnic...Don't forget to bring a friend!

Sunshine Center Schedule:
9:30am- Basic Exercise
9:30am- All about Me Journaling
10:30am-Wii Bowling League
11:30am- Courtyard Picnic...YUM!
1:00pm- karaoke
2:30pm- Excel with Exercise

SEE YOU THERE!

10 Health Care Mistakes Seniors Make

We can all make mistakes when it comes to decisions about our health. Today, Tuesday, March 1, at the Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg, FL, Vicky Clapper of the Gulfcoast Community Center will be speaking about the 10 most common health care mistakes that seniors make. Other references to this topic include:

1. Driving when it is no longer safe
2. Fighting the aging process and its appearance
3. Reluctance to discuss intimate health problems with the doctor or health care provider
4. Not understanding what the doctor told them about their health problem or medical treatment plan
5. Disregard the serious potential for a fall
6. Failure to have a system or a plan for managing medicines
7. Not having a single primary physician who looks at the overall medical plan or treatment
8. Not seeking medical attention when early possible warning signs occur
9. Failure to participate in prevention programs
10. Not asking loved ones for help

reference: Elder Law Answers

It is important to know your body and to recognize when there could be a potential problem. Don't let things get to the point in which they become severe, this will only cause you more pain and suffering and cost you more money in the end. Don't delay the inevitable! Come out to the Sunshine Center today and learn how you can change how you handle your health care...it could be life or death.



On the schedule today:
9:30am- Basic Exercise
10:00am- Chorus Practice
10:30am- Everybody Wii Games
11:00am- Yoga (in the newly renovated exercise room!!!)
1:00am- "10 Health Care Mistakes Seniors Make" discussion
1:00am- Ballroom Dance
2:30am- Excel with Exercise (in the newly renovated exercise room!!)

We are proud to announce the completion of the Sunshine Center's exercise room. Now equipped with brand new exercise flooring and mirrors. All exercise classes, with the exception of Basic Exercise in the mornings, will take place in this room. Come and check it out!

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.