Expired “Senior Safety Series”

Senior Safety Series      2nd Wed of every month April – Dec 2022  10:30 am – Noon  In-person TSC Dining Room

You are registering for one or more of the 2022 Senior Safety Series seminars.   Safety is one of the most basic human needs, and in this series, we will explore many different dimensions of personal and environmental safety.   Feel free to attend one or all! For more info email ruth.nickens@talgov.com or call 850-570-5160

1.  ” Self-Defense & Personal Safety”   Wed, April 13

Learn to avoid becoming a victim of a physical offense or a virtual scam.  Presented by Maria Mercurio, Tallahassee Police Department, Special Response Team (SRT) Co-Commander| Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Coordinator.

2.  “Fire Safety for Seniors”    Wed, May 11

Learn about how and why fires start and how to respond it they do. Also, a myriad of consumer-friendly safety tips o to keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe from fire and related hazards. Presented by Tallahassee Fire Department

3.  “Environmental Safety at home and in our Community”  Wed, June 8 

Recognizing National Environmental Safety Month,  learn about policies and practices  to keep environment free from hazards that impact safety and well-being of employees, community residents, and the environment.  Presented by DeeJay Woods, Health & Safety Technician, City of Tallahassee

4. “Storm PREP & Hurricane Preparedness”   Wed, July 13

Tips and information about how to personally prepare yourself and your home for weather emergencies.  Buckets may be distributed (TBD) to  build your own emergency bucket. Presented by COT Neighborhood Affairs, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs

5. “Emotional Safety: Live and Thrive”   Wed,  August 10

Both physical and emotional safety are essential for survival! Explore the many threats to emotional safety, discover some actions and strategies to strengthen our sense of emotional safety, and hopefully enhance the overall quality of our lives.  Presented by Melanie Lachman, LCSW, UPSLIDE Program Coordinator.

6. “Falls Prevention & Home Safety”   Wed, Sept 14

To recognize National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, FSU College of Medicine REACH program presents on how to prevent those common and perilous falls, and how to stay safe and independent in your home. Presented by FSU College of Medicine

7.  “Self-Defense & Personal Safety for Seniors”   Wed, Oct  12 

Repeating this popular workshop.   Presented by Tallahassee Police Department

8.  “Vaccine and Immunization Safety”   Wed, Nov 9

Wil include  information about vaccines for Seniors. Flu shots will be available. Presented by Leon County Health Dept.

9.  “Avoiding Holiday Hazards”  Wed, Dec 14

Learn how to recognize and manage  increased safety threats around the holiday season. Presenter TBA