This program provides tools for seniors in the Southside community to live healthier, more active lifestyles, achieve optimal aging, and be socially fit. Health screenings and health education are provided to promote healthy and independent living. We meet in casual settings with healthy refreshments, with various health related discussions, demonstrations, guest speakers and health screenings. Enjoy seeing your neighbors and making new friends!

Classes give participants an opportunity to take charge of various aspects of aging in a safe environment while maintaining connections with their peers. Various topics include brain health, healthy eating and weight management, through diet changes, how to stay active, falls prevention, elder safety from predators and scams and elder law issues. Participants enjoy listening to and interacting with presenters and each other as they take control of their lives and speak on health issues pertinent to the older adult.

For more information or how to enroll in these classes and workshops, contact Beverly.Womble@talgov.com or call 850-891-4045.

Wellness Circle February 2023
Friends Connection

You are invited to a NEW Friends Connection meeting on the Southside!
We are all about social connection! Join us if you would like to meet new people, make friends, share ideas and have fun!

We will begin meeting on Wednesday, May 7 and continue to meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:00-2:30pm at the Dr. B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library (2817 W. Adams Street).

Contact Melanie Lachman at 859-891-4066 or melanie.lachman@talgov.com for more information.

Wellness Circles

Pre-registration is required – Contact Beverly.womble@talgov.com or call 850-891-4045
Suggested donation is $2 per class and includes a snack and beverage.

May Topic: Healthy Eating and Hydration for Warm Weather
Presented by Samuel Zambrano of AHEC

Tue., May 13, 11:00 – 12 noon at Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Road
Wed., May 21, 11:00 – 12 noon at Jake Gaither Community Center, 801 Bragg Drive

Healthy For Life

Registration is closed for this series.
Thursdays, 11 am – 1 pm, at Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Road

April 24 – Consumer Awareness/Fraud Prevention
Kisha Lee Wilkinson, Community Outreach Coordinator, Consumer Protection Division, Office of the Attorney General

May 1 – Chiropractor Presentation
Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Magnolia Wellness Center

May 8 – Personal Safety and Self Defense For Adults
Tallahassee Police Department

May 15 – African American Alzheimer’s Caregiving Training & Support
Robert L. Glueckauf, Ph.D., Professor; Dept. of Behavioral Sciences & Social Medicine
College of Medicine Florida State University and Director, ACTS 2 Project

May 22 – Chiropractor Presentation
Dr. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Magnolia Wellness Center

Fitness

Brain Body Balance (BBB) is a program that helps seniors connect their minds and bodies in a way to prevent balance issues that lead to falls. Exercises improve agility, balance, coordination, flexibility, and strength.

Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00–10:00 am at Optimist Park, 1414 Chowkeebin Nene
Suggested donation: $3/class. Fitness Cards are available for $25 for 10 classes, or $50 for 20 classes.
Space is limited so pre-registration is required. Contact Beverly.womble@talgov.com or call 850-891-4045.