Senior Center Event Phone Line-Call (727) 893-5657 for a listing of everyday and special events offered at the Senior Center. Phones for the Hearing Impaired-Florida residents who are hearing impaired can once again pick up their specialized phones at no charge at the Senior Center on a monthly basis. Mark your calendar for Tues. Apr. 29, 9:30-11:30am. Call Deaf & Hearing Connection at 399-9983 to see if you qualify. If your current specialized phone is not working properly, you may also exchange it for a new one. Bring your old phone and paperwork. Thanks to the Senior Center Foundation for returning this service to the Senior Center. Veteran’s & Family Benefits-A presentation will be offered on Thurs. Apr. 24 at 1pm to explain entitled benefits available for veterans and their families (spouse, widow and widower) to help pay for home health, assisted living and skilled nursing care. Yoga- every Wed. at 1:30pm. Free.

Tai Chi- Senior’s Beginner Tai Chi
every Tues. 9am at Rec Center. Health Recovery Tai Chi, every Tues. 10:30am at Rec Center. Advanced Tai Chi, every Thurs. 9am at Rec Center

Mild Aerobics
every Mon. & Wed at Neighborhood Center, 1:30pm Silver Jam with Jane-Come and exercise with personal fitness trainer Jane Carpenter every Tues. at 5:15pm. Get your heart pumping with stretching, aerobics, and general exercise. Bring a friend. Thanks to the Senior Center Foundation for making this activity possible.

Health Insurance Questions?
Confused over the many choices on Medicare Advantage Plans? Billing problems with your health insurance company? Medicare questions? One-on-one help is offered every Tues. 9am-noon by appointment only. 55 Alive Driving Class-Classes are held on the first two Tuesdays of every month, 12:30- 4:30pm Fee: $10. Must attend both classes. Pre-registration required. Call Jim at (727) 367-4038 to register for classes in May.

Support Groups

Support for Diabetics - every Mon. at 10am.

Support for Hearing Impaired – every 1st and 3rd Mon. at 2pm

Support for Visually Impaired – every 2nd and 4th Mon. at 2pm

Support for Caregivers – every Wed. at 2pm

Diabetic Retinopathy
Don’t lose sight of diabetic eye disease. Early detection is your best defense. Find out more at our free seminar on Tues. April 22nd at 11am. Call now to reserve a seat.

Sponsor: Healthy Vision.
USDA Food -Every 2nd Thurs. 10amnoon for qualifying Gulfport residents Bingo!!!-Enjoy Bingo every Friday at 1pm. Free. Also, donations of new or gently used items would be greatly appreciated.

Computer Classes for Beginners
Our April Computer class is now filled. Please call and let us know if you would like to be placed on the wait list for the next series of classes. Course includes 12 hours of training on lap top computers. Fee: $54.

Gulfport Writer’s Group
Newcomers are welcome to join our Writers Group every Fri. at 10am. Bring a short example of your work and we will express ourselves on your style, or help in other ways. Fun and lively group!

Free Italian Language Classes
All Levels -Thurs. 6-8pm. Call 392-0268 for more info.

Quilting Club
Come join this well organized and fun group of quilters every Tues. at 10am.

Senior Citizens Club
Space is available every Mon. at 1pm. for those who enjoy cards, Dominoes, Maj Jongg, Scrabble, etc. Come and enjoy!

Mobile Medical Van
Anyone Pinellas County resident without health insurance of any kind is welcome to visit our Mobile Medical Van on Wed. Apr. 30, 4-7:30pm. First come, first serve.

Travel Club Meeting
on Wed. Apr. 23 at 1pm. Come join us! Life Line Screening-Five health screenings will be offered at our Center on Wed. May 14. Tests include Carotid Artery,

Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Ankle Brachial and Bone Density.
Sign up for one or more tests. Call Life Line Screening at 1-800-324-1851 for appointment and fee info.

Upcoming Events-
Mon. May 2 at 9am-noon. Mini-Flea Market
Mon. May 12 at 2pm – Tell Me More: New treatment for Osteoporosis
Mon. May 19 at 1pm - AARP Programs (Work Search and Employment)
Wed. May 28 at 1pm – Celebrating Older Americans Month with the Rockettes. Free Refreshments.