Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd. So 893-1068
RECREATION WEBSITE-www.mygulfport.us and follow the links: City Departments, Leisure services, Rec. Center.
Tomlinson Skate Park Sticker
Annual cost $5 res./$10 non-res. Registration: Age 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent, have proof of residency and fill a consent form. Availability to register: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
ACTIVITIES
Open Gameroom - Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Adult Basketball - Mon., Wed. & Fri, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
PROGRAMS
School Year Child Care Program - Grades K-5, (up to age 14 on in-service days).
Teen Night - Teens, age’s middle school to 17. Mon., Wed. & Fri. 6-9 p.m.
Tot Time Program - Ages 3-5 year old, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
NEW CLASSES- Call instructor for more information
• Beginners Watercolor-Tue. 10 a.m. -Noon. Call Margo at 347-1859
• Mat Pilates- Mon. & Wed. 10-11 a.m. & Tues. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Lisa at 639-9277
• Floral Design-Starts Wed., Jan. 13 thru Jan. 27th. Call Laurie at 289-48
• Knitting Class- Thurs. 10:30 a.m. Call Latoya at 823-0437
• Weight Loss 4 Week Workshop. Starts Tue., January 5th 6:30-8:30 p.m. call 893-1079 to register
CLASSES - Call instructor for more information
• Dog Obedience - Call Lisa at 772-3631.
• Fencing - Wed., 4:30 & 5:30 p.m. Call Jim Campoli at 813-855-3112.
• Gymnastics - Fri., 5:30 p.m.
Call Barbara at 804-9400.
• Karate - Mon. & Fri., 6:30 p.m. Call Diane at 459-1399.
• Nia - Wed., 9:00 am.
Call Kaluwa at 729-9410.
• Noisemakers - Mon., 6 p.m.
Call Gabe at 345-7472.
• Sumyie - NEW DAY, Mon., 6:30 p.m.
Call Mike at 320-5035.
• Stretch and Tone - Tues. & Thurs., 9-10 a.m.
Call Jean 302-9423
• Tai Chi - Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m. Call Oletta at 344-5181 or Marge at 345-6708.
• Tennis - Tues., 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Call Jack at 430-0690.
• Watercolor NO Class in DEC.- Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Call Patsi at 501-3559.
• Watercolor- Art for Living
Call Judith at 328-7490.
• Yoga - Thurs.., 6:30 p.m.
Call Maureen at 381-2166
Gulfport Library 5501 28th Ave. So. 893-1074
Library Closes at 5:00 pm on Thursdays, December 24 & December 31.
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Ray Vaillancourt. Through December 30.
Testing for 2010 Census Jobs: Tuesdays through February, 3:00-6:00 pm. FMI: go online at www.2010censusjobs.gov or call toll-free: 1-866-861-2010.
One-on-One Computer Instruction: By appointment only--contact Alex Hooks at the Reference Desk, or call 893-1073.
Genealogy Discussion Group: Saturday, December 26, 1:00 pm.
Short Stories Study Group: Monday, December 28, 1:00 pm. Presented by local chapter, Brandeis University Women.
Retrospective Exhibit of Paintings by James Scalese: Through January 27. Opening Reception: Friday, January 8, 5:00-7:00 pm.
Scrapbookers Club for Teens & Adults: Saturday, January 9, 1:00 pm. Make beautiful pages of memories.
Legal Puzzles Study Group: Monday, January 11, 1:00 pm. Presented by local chapter, Brandeis University Women.
Suncoast Computer Users Group (SCUG): Thursday, January 14, 6:00 pm.
The G & O Book Club: Saturday, January 16, 1:30 pm. Philosophical discussion group based on the works of mystic G. I. Gurdjieff and philosopher P. D. Ouspensky.
Coffee/Talk: Thursday, January 21, 10:00 am. Discussion of Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson and David Relin. Books / discussion guides are available at the Reference Desk.
Coffee/Talk Movie: “Cut From Different Cloth: Burqas and Beliefs” (Red Door Video, 2005). Thursday, January 21, 1:30 pm. This documentary film by Cliff Ofloff and Olga Shalygin explores the struggle for equal rights for Afghan women. (1 hr.)
Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. So. 893-1231
Special Announcements:
Closed for Holidays: The Senior Center & GEMS will be closed on Fri. Dec. 25 and again on Fri. Jan. 1 in observance of the holidays.
Thank You, St. Vincent’s Episcopal Church Thrift Shop: The Senior Center would like to give public thanks to the St. Vincent’s Thrift Store for their generous donation of $2,500. St. Vincent’s Thrift Store has been very supportive of programs and activities at the Senior Center for many years.
Thank You, Gulfport Merchants Association: The Senior Center is very grateful for the generous donation of $200 from the Gulfport Merchants Association. Thanks being such a supportive neighbor!
Thank You, Response Link: Thanks to Response Link for the donation of $200 toward the purchase of pies for the Senior Center’s Holiday Dinner Party held on Wed. Dec. 23.
Thank You, The Love Notes: The Love Notes provided a very lively holiday performance at the Senior Center on Tues. Dec. 15. About 60 participants enjoyed the afternoon of free music & refreshments. Thank you, Love Notes! Their next performance at the Senior Center will be held on Mon. Feb. 15.
Thank You, Norma Thornton: Special thanks to Senior Center/Foundation member Norma Thornton who has arranged for a water cooler service in the Senior Center Fitness Room. All expenses are taken care of by Norma.
Thank you, Senior Center Friends: The Senior Center staff could not carry on without the wonderful support of our friends. Thanks to all of our Senior Center volunteers, the Foundation Board of Directors, the Senior Center Leadership Team, and area businesses and agencies who have supported us throughout the past year. We wish all of you a happy and health New Year.
“A Night in Italy” at the Senior Center: Tickets ($10) are now available for “A Night in Italy” that includes a Spaghetti Dinner at 6pm and a performance by the Italian-American Society of St. Petersburg in the Catherine Hickman Theater at 7pm. It all happens on Friday, January 29. Hurry, tickets are limited!
Folk Dance Class for Beginners:
The Italian American Society of St. Petersburg will teach Folk Dance Classes for beginners for those who want to be a part of their dance group. Class for newcomers is on Thursdays at 7pm.
New Art Class Starting: A new art class will be offered on Wednesdays starting Jan. 6 at 1pm. Must provide your own art supplies. Call now to get your name on the list. Seating is limited.
Weight Loss Management Classes: Need a little help with losing weight? How about joining a series of Weight Loss Management Classes on Thursdays staring January 7 at 1pm? Call now to sign up as space is limited. These classes are made possible by the Senior Center Foundation.
Electric Cars – History of Investment Possibilities: Our Investment Discussion Group is hosting a special presentation by Cliff Ruffner on Electric Cars: A Quick History of Investment Possibilities on Wed. Jan. 13 at 10:30am. Newcomers welcome.
Senior Center Health & Beauty Fair: Coming Soon: Four Day Health & Beauty Fair (Jan. 19-22)from 9am to noon. Tues. Jan. 19: Health Screenings; Wed. Jan. 20: Free haircuts, manicures, massages; Thurs. Jan. 21: General Health info and sign-ups for financial assistance (must qualify): Thurs. Jan. 22: Flea Market, Valentine Card Workshop at 10am (call to reserve space); Fashion Show & Sub Sandwich Lunch at 11:30am (Lunch Ticket: $3.00, must get in advance).
Legal Assistance: The Community Law Program will provide free legal assistance to qualifying residents 60 yrs. and older on Fri. Jan. 15 at 9:30am. Call the Senior Center for income guidelines.
Computer Classes: One-on-one training sessions are available at no cost. Call for an appointment.
Events & Activities:
AARP Driving Classes: are held on the first two Tuesdays of every month from 1-4pm. Call 341-0130 to register and fee info.
Wii Bowling: Wii Bowling: Every Thurs. at 1pm, and Tues. Jan. 5 and 19 at 6:30pm.
Chair Yoga: The Senior Center will once again be offering Chair Yoga. Classes will be held at the Gulfport Casino starting Wed. Jan. 20 at 1:30pm. Free but must be registered as a Senior Center member.
Movie of the Month – Come join us for a free movie in the Hickman Theater on Mon. Dec. 28 at 12:45pm. Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart.
Bone Strengthening Exercise: Every Tues. at 11:15am
Live Chat Room: Fri. at 2pm (temporarily relocating to the Library)
Ongoing Support Groups:
Diabetic Support (1st & 3rd Mon. at 10am)
Hearing Support (1st & 3rd Mon at 2pm)
Vision Support (2nd & 4th Mon at 2pm)
Caregiver Support, Wed. 2pm
Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. So. 893-1070
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Gulfport Casino 5500 Shore Blvd. So.893-1070
SPECIAL EVENTS
NEW YEAR’S EVE
CELEBRATION
featuring the
“CALIENTE BAND”
Thurs., Dec. 31
8pm-12:30am
7:30pm Doors open
Tks $15 Advance
Reservations suggested
SIG HARDER’S BAND & DANCE
Social & Ballroom Dancing
Sun., Dec. 27
6-10pm, $7
WEEKLY DANCES
Every Tuesday
12 – 3pm- Ballroom Lessons $7
12-1 Inter, 1-2 Beg., 2-3 Dancing
6:30-10:30pm-Argentine Tango $7
6:30-8pm Lesson, 8-8:30 Practice,
8:30-10:30pm Milonga
Every Wednesday
6 – 11pm- Swing Dance $7
6-8 Lessons, 8-11pm Swing Dance
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