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
MAY 2012 SPECIAL EVENTS
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED – MAY 28 “MEMORIAL DAY”
“OLDER AMERICANS’MONTH” – MAY 2012
Celebrate Older Americans’ Month!
1. May 12: “May-Fair” – visit the Boca Ciega Center, LLC.,
1414 59th Street S., Gulfport, FL 33707
9:00 am to 4:00 pm for a festive day of community and family fun:
- Yard Sale
- Arts and Crafts Vendors
- Health Fair Vendors
- Kids’ Korner – Baked Goods – Silent Auction
- Entertainment
Proceeds Benefit: Gulfport Senior Center Foundation
Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Boca Ciega Center
- 2. Senior Center Variety Show, Wednesday May 23, 1:30 pm
FREE! Come and enjoy “The Toonsters” – “J” and Lolita who have a fun program to go along with this year’s Older Americans’ Month’s theme: “NEVER TOO OLD TO PLAY”!
- Refreshments
- Door Prizes
- Opportunity Drawing
Returning to the Gulfport Senior Center in May:
VOTER REGISTRATION/RE-REGISTRATION
Friday, May 4 and May 18
Forms and voting information will be available for your convenience at the Senior Center from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
CITY OF GULFPORT ANNUAL HURRICANE SEMINAR
Thursday, May 24, 7:00 pm – Catherine Hickman Theater
Presenter: Daniel Noah, Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service
- 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Enjoy 2 slices Pizza and a drink at a special price of $3.00 at the Senior Center Snack Bar
- 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Speak to the vendors and review their products and services
| Group/Event | Day | Time | Notes |
| AA Group | Wednesday | 7:30 pm | |
| AARP Safe Driving Class | Tues, April 3 & 10 | 12:45 pm | Call 368-3199 to register |
| Art –Open Studio | Monday | 2:00 pm | |
| Art- Watercolor & Drawing | Wednesday | 1:00 pm | NO INSTRUCTOR |
| Art Workshop | Thursday | 9:00 am | |
| Bingo | Friday | 1:00 pm | |
| Blood Pressure | Tuesday | 10:30 – noon | May 8 and 22 |
| Board Games | Monday | 1:00 pm | Dominoes, Mah-Jongg |
| Bob’s Band | Thursday | 9:30 am | |
| Bridge (Contract) | Tues. & Thurs. | 2:00 pm | |
| Bridge | 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 | May 18 – must qualify |
| Computer Classes | Tuesday | 2:00 pm | Beginners |
| Computer Classes | Wednesday | 2:00 pm | intermediate |
| Diabetic Support Group | Monday | 9:30 am | |
| Euchre | Tuesday | 6:30 pm | |
| “Fit and Fine” | Monday | 1:00 pm | |
| Grandparent Grandchild | Tuesday | 6:30 pm | May 22 |
| Harmonica Club | Wednesday | 9:00 am | |
| Hearing Support | Monday | 2:00 pm | May 7 and 21 |
| Investment Discussion | Wednesday | 10:00 am | Last meeting May 16 |
| Italian Classes | Thursday | 6:00 & 7:00 PM | May 17 – last classes |
| Italian Dance | Thursday | 7:00 pm | |
| Italian Board Meeting | Tuesday | 7:00 pm | May 1 – last Board Meeting |
| Italian General Meeting | Thursday | 7:00 pm | May 17 – last General Meeting |
| Knitting | Friday | 9:00 am | |
| Line Dancing | Thursday | 9:30 am | Last one – May 24 |
| Phones – Hearing Impaired | Tues, May 15 | 9:30 am | Deaf & Hearing of Tampa Bay |
| Quilting | No meeting until next season | ||
| SHINE [Health Insurance ] | Tuesday | 12:00-3:00 pm | By app’t - May 1 and 15 |
| Spanish Classes | Thursday | 3:00 pm | ONLY – (no class 5/24) |
| Stretching for Seniors | Tuesday | 11:00 am | |
| Tai Chi | Tues. & Thurs. | 9:00 am | Rec. Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. |
| Visual Support | Monday | 2:00 pm | May 14 |
| Wii Bowling | Tuesday | 6:30 pm | May 1 and 15 |
| 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 |







