Senior Center Calendar
GULFPORT MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER
5501 27th Avenue S., Gulfport, FL 33707
Susan – 727-893-2237 Cynthia – 727-893-1231
Lobby – 727-893-2259
GEMS – 727-893-2242
NCN Dining Program – 727-344-2111
Senior Center Special Events Phone Line: 893-5657
Important Notice: Must be a registered member of the Senior Center with information renewed annually to participate.
GULFPORT SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY:
CITY OF GULFPORT – www.mygulfport.us
AREA AGENCY OF AGING OF PASCO-PINELLAS, INC. – www.aaapp.org
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS – http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
GULFPORT MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. – www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org
THIS MONTH’S FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULE
Monday –Thursday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am -3:30 pm
FEBRUARY 2012 SPECIAL EVENTS
1. Health Education Series Part 1: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Every THURSDAY AT 1:00 PM
- Sponsored by Palms of Pasadena Hospital!
FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16 & 23 – These special presentations on Pain Management are FREE and open to all. Topics in February will include: – the benefit of exercise, therapies such as yoga, meditation, massage and acupuncture; the final session will address the issue of patient self advocacy.
2. FLEA MARKET, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3. ‘”HONOR FLIGHT” PRESENTATION
Dave Howard will speak about the free flights to Washington, DC for qualifying veterans to see the Monuments. If you a veteran who is eligible for this trip, you will be able to sign up there for this journey of a lifetime.
Wednesday, February 8, 1:00 pm
4. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR SENIORS
A Workshop with Peg Stella to help you with your day to day living.
Monday, February 13 at 1:00 pm
5. MARDI GRAS – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY, 21, 2012, 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Come and celebrate Mardi Gras at the Gulfport Senior Center!
Enjoy a little decadence! Strawberries/Chocolate Fountain & MunchiesPrizes for Best Mask! Door Prizes! Opportunity Drawings!Donation: $7.00/$10.00 at the door.
6. PINELLAS COUNTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE STAFF at the Gulfport Senior Center
Learn about qualifying for the “Low Income Senior Tax Exemption” program
Friday, February 24, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
| Group/Event | Day | Time | Notes |
| AA Group | Wednesday | 7:30 pm | |
| AARP Safe Driving Class | Tues, Feb 7 & 14 | 12:45 pm | Call 341-0130 to register |
| Art –Open Studio | Monday | 2:00 pm | |
| Art- Watercolor & Drawing | Wednesday | 1:00– 3:00 pm | Advanced |
| Art- Watercolor & Drawing | Wednesday | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Beginners |
| Art Workshop | Thursday | 9:00 am | |
| Bingo | Friday | 1:00 pm | |
| Blood Pressure | 2nd Tuesday | 10:30 – noon | |
| Board Games | Monday | 1:00 pm | Dominoes, Mah-Jongg |
| Bob’s Band | Thursday | 9:30 am | |
| Bridge (Contract) | Tues. & Thurs. | 2:00 pm | |
| Bridge (Duplicate) | Monday | 6:30 pm | |
| Cards -Canasta & Pinochle | Wednesday | 6:30 pm | |
| Caregivers Support | Wednesday | 2:00 pm | |
| Chat Room | Friday | 2:00 pm | |
| Community Law Program | Friday | 9:30 am | February 17 |
| Computer Classes | Tuesday | 2:00 pm | Beginners |
| Computer Classes | Wednesday | 2:00 pm | Int. & Adv. |
| Coupon Club | Friday | 11:00 am | |
| Diabetic Support Group | Monday | 9:30 am | |
| Euchre | Tuesday | 6:30 pm | |
| “Fit and Fine” | Friday | 1:00 pm | |
| Harmonica Club | Wednesday | 9:00 am | |
| Hearing Support | Monday | 2:00 pm | |
| Investment Discussion | Wednesday | 10:00 am | |
| Italian Classes | Thursday | 6:00 & 7:00 PM | |
| Italian Dance | Thursday | 7:00 pm | |
| Italian Board Meeting | Tuesday | 7:00 pm | February 2 |
| Knitting | Friday | 9:00 am | |
| Line Dancing | Thursday | 9:30 am | Scout Hall, 5315 28th Avenue S. |
| Phones – Hearing Impaired | Tue., Feb 23 | 12:00 pm | Deaf & Hearing of Tampa Bay |
| Quilting | Tuesday | 10:00 am | |
| SHINE [Health Insurance ] | Tuesday | 1-3:00 pm | By app’t – February 10 & 17 |
| Spanish Classes | Thursday | 3, 4 & 5 pm | |
| Stretching for Seniors | Tuesday | 11:00 am | |
| Sudoku Class | Monday | 1:00 pm | |
| Tai Chi | Tues. & Thurs. | 9:00 am | Rec. Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. |
| Visual Support | Monday | 2:00 pm | February 13 & 27 |
| Wii Bowling | Tuesday | 6:30 pm | February 7 & 21 |
| Wii Bowling | Thursday | 1:00 pm | |
| Writers Workshop | Friday | 9:30 am | |
| Yoga | Wednesday | 10:30 am | Scout Hall, 5315 28th Avenue S. |
| Yoga -Chair | Monday | 10:30 am |





