Active
LIVING
Red Hills
Village
Retirements
Tracy Covone
and Expo
attendees
Michael
Michelis and
Cheryl
Gibbons.
The magazine for Tallahassees
active boomer and senior community
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Area Agency
on Aging
Laura Copeland,
Marie
Walker, and
Shines Carol
deJarnette.
WellCare
Health Plans,
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Jones-Hines Tallahassee Memorial HealthCares Kathleen
and Rose Cody Guastella and attendee Angie Goodman.
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Understanding Climate Change
Mon., Nov. 13, 20, 27, 10 11:30 a.m. NE ABOUT THE
Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road
The Earths climate has changed PUBLICATION
throughout history. Learn about the ABOVE: LifeLong Learning Attendees enjoy
workings of the atmosphere, the signif- beautiful weather and a tour of Apalachicola. Active Living is a bi-Monthly publication
icance of the current warming trend, the of the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N
role of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, Magnets Explore Materials, Energy, Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303. 850-
and the impact of human activity. Exam- and Life, Wed., Nov. 15, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., 891-4000.
ine recent climate treaties and their sig- MagLab (or 9:30 at TSC if using provided Sheila Salyer, Senior Services Manager,
nificance in addressing the issues. In- transportation) City of Tallahassee and Executive Director,
structor Maureen Haberfeld and guest Tallahassee is home to the National Tallahassee Senior Foundation
speakers. $5 donation/class (50+); $7 oth- High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the Audrey Byrne, Managing Editor
ers. largest and highest powered lab of its Martha Gruender, Coordinating Copy
The History and Renovation of The Branch Library, 5513 Thomasville Road kind in the world! See how they design Editor
Grove Museum Get into the holiday spirit as national- and construct the worlds most powerful The mission of Tallahassee Senior Services
Thu., Nov. 16, 30, Dec., 7, 14, 2 4 p.m., ly known professional storyteller Linda magnets and use them as research tools is to offer programs, activities, and op-
Tallahassee Senior Center Schuyler Ford entertains and inspires us to explore new materials, find energy so- portunities designed to encourage active
From slavery to civil rights and from with stories of the season. Enjoy some lutions, and understand the cells that un- living, optimal aging, and social fitness
private home to public house, the story homemade Christmas cookies, apple ci- derlie life itself. Take a tour through the for independent adults age 50+.
told at The Grove Museum speaks to der, and other tasty treats. $5 donation/ facility and make your own magnet dur- Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference
critical moments that define the Amer- class (50+); $7 others. ing our class! Have lunch with MagLab herein to any specific commercial prod-
ican experience. Listed on the National experts & learn more about some of the ucts, process, or service by trade name,
Register of Historic Places in 1972, the L3X (Lifelong Learning groundbreaking research conducted at trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise
ca. 1840 Call-Collins House at The Grove Extravaganza) the lab. $15. does not necessarily constitute or imply
is one of the best-preserved examples of Rescheduled Classes & Luncheon Introduction to Balinese Gamelan its endorsement, recommendation or
Greek Revival architecture in Florida. Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on Music, Tue., Dec. 5, 10 11:30 a.m. favoring by Tallahassee Senior Services or
Join the executive director of the mu- our L3X program (previously scheduled Learn about one of the worlds great- the Tallahassee Senior Foundation.
seum, Jonathan Grandage, as he dis- for the week of Sept. 11 15). Over nine est musical traditions as you play FSUs
cusses the history and various residents months of planning went into arranging hand-crafted gamelan instruments with ABOUT THE SENIOR CENTER
of the plantation as well as the extensive 55 classes with hundreds of registered Dr. Michael Bakan, FSU Professor of
renovation to convert the property from participants. To date, 50 classes have Ethnomusicology, head of World Music For questions or more information on
residence to museum. Tour of the Mu- been rescheduled, 2 have been can- Ensembles Program, and director of the Tallahassee Senior Services, the Tallahas-
seum on Dec. 14. $5 donation/class (50+); celled, and we are still attempting to re- Sekaa Gong Hanuman Agung Balinese see Senior Center & Foundation, activ-
$7 others. schedule 3 more. Refunds will be issued Gamelan and Omnimusica Intercultural ities, and 15 neighborhood venues, con-
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here in Tallahassee. Highlights include listed below and tickets are available for Fri., Dec. 8, 2 4 p.m. For Leon County Senior Outreach (a
edible landscaping (with perennial ed- the closing luncheon (see page 7 for de- Master Craftsman Studio, first of its program of the TSCF), read the LCSO
ible plants and plants that reseed them- tails). For more information, email Mau- kind in the United States, is a unique aux- Gazette, call 850-891-4065, or visit cms.le-
selves), healthy soil from composting, reen.Haberfeld@talgov.com or call 850- iliary associated with Florida State Uni- oncountyfl.gov.
water harvesting from rainwater, solar 891-4033. Staff appreciates your pa- versitys Facilities Department. Faculty,
panels, and utilization of microclimates. tience and understanding as they work staff, and students specialize in design-
Regine Maligne will discuss how to get through the rescheduling process. ing, creating, and fabricating one-of-a-
started on your own sustainable yard Traveling to Wild Places, Tue., Nov. 14, kind custom art pieces for the campus
and share many creative ideas for gar- 1 2 p.m., TSC and other clients. One of the Studios
dening. Participants provide their own Did you ever wonder what it would be most well known pieces is the Declara-
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tration). $5 donation/class (50+); $7 oth- shares experiences, photos, and tales of of this facility and see how the artists
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Holiday Stories and Sweets citing places to which she has traveled.
Mon., Dec. 11, 10 11:30 a.m., NE $7.
Kathryn Palmer, Archives Historian, leads Dorothy Hunter, FAMU alumna, appreciates
Beverly Frick and attendees on a behind the the Marching 100s items on display during a
Jim Stevenson, former chief biologist, led attendees on an underground journey of blue gold scenes treasures tour of the State Archives. tour of the Meek Eaton Black Archives.
during Saving Wakulla Springs Overland Tour.
Geologist Joe Haberfeld and Rob Williams from the Apalachee Audubon Society lead L3Xers on a
Leon Sinks Hike.
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8 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2017 TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT ACTIVE LIVING
Career FSU sports organizer wins tennis gold
NICK GANDY joy the opportunity to go out and play.
Theres also the social involvement, ac-
Upon return to his alma mater, Paul cording to Dirks. Belles and Golden
Dirks spent some time on the Florida Boys are thriving.
State Baseball coaching staff in the early Tennis is a lifetime sport and the va-
1970s as a volunteer coach, but it was his riety of programs do well, Dirks said.
full-time job with the Intramurals De- The athletes stay on the court and they
partment that led to a rewarding career move from hardcourt to clay. The softer
in sports and recreation. clay courts are easier on the knees.
Between 1970 and 2003, the former Just like Dirks and Stromberg walked
FSU baseball player was the Director of off the tennis courts feeling good about
Intramurals, which later included Cam- things in the 2017 Capital City Senior
pus Recreation. The number of students Games, he provided many a Seminole
benefiting from his efforts are unknown, who participated in Intramurals and
but its certain to be a large number. I Campus Recreation the opportunity to
read something once that 50 percent of feel good about their experience while
students participated in sports and lei- earning a degree from Florida State Uni-
sure programs while in college, Dirks versity.
said. Intramurals and Campus Recrea- Its been a great ride for me, he said.
tion offer good, wholesome activities for I was dealing with something people
kids outside of the classroom. It gives chose to do. Its was not a scholarship sit-
them the full college experience. uation where students had to meet ex-
During his 30+ year career at FSU, pectations.
Dirks oversaw the growth of the Intra- Events like the 2017 Florida Senior
mural and Campus Recreation pro- Games, to be held in Clearwater, Decem-
grams at Florida State, including: the ber 2-10 and the 2018 Capital City Senior
womens athletic programs; the Bim Games, in March, 2018, are now avail-
Stults Aquatic Center across from the able for his own benefit.
student union in the 1970s; the Bob Leach
Student Fitness Center in the 1980s; and
outdoor multi-purpose fields in the
1990s. The Outdoor Pursuits program
was created giving students and local
citizens an opportunity to enjoy nature
based sports and recreation and has
grown to include trips nationwide.
These days, in his retirement, Dirks
chooses to spend his time on the tennis
courts with the Early Birds group at
Forest Meadows Racquet Club. It be-
comes another circle of friends, he said.
Thats how I became involved in the
Capital City Senior Games. My Early
Birds Partner Russ Stromberg said we
should play in the Games. I said ok. Oth-
erwise thats not something I would have
pursued.
As a Senior Games tennis player, Paul
Dirks is now part of a growing group of
athletes age 50+ who compete locally in
the annual Capital City Senior Games.
The 2017 Capital City Senior Games gave
Dirks a chance to become part of a gold-
medal winning mens doubles tennis
team with partner Russ Stromberg.
We had a match within our age group
and then played a younger group. We
gave them a good first set and we either
wore out or they figured us out in the sec-
ond set. But we came away feeling good
about things.
Senior tennis programs are widely Paul Dirks, part of the 2017 Capital City Senior Games
recognized at country clubs and within gold-medal winning mens doubles tennis team with partner
city and county recreation departments Russ Stromber.
nationwide. In Tallahassee, for groups
like the Early Birds, wins and losses
arent the main attraction. Athletes en-
Mulligan Park, Gracious Retirement Communitys Skylar Lewis (left) and Shanda Maddox . Eye Associates of Tallahassee, Rachele Hall and participants Sharon Westover (floral shirt) and
Charlene DeMarco.
From left, Tapestry Senior Livings Yolanda Robles Hue, Scott Dalton of Pacifica Senior Living/Woodmont Assisted Active Living Expos Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial
Mackenzie Biehl and participant Wendell Holden. Living greets Joy Ellsworth. HealthCares Selina Ancheta visits with attendee Joanna Love.
Walgreens Store #11537s Tiffany Macajoux takes Senior Expo Presenting Sponsor, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCares Tallahassee Democrats Steve Ortega shares subscription
Games Athlete Bob Kellers blood pressure. Faith Dupins chats with Kim Skula. information with Erica Dixon.
Contreras; John & Paula Cooper; Barba- Liz Smith; Janet Sneed; Jean T. Souter;
ra Cratty; Gary & Linda Crew; Nancy M. Spruell; Frances Stallworth; Renee C.
Currence; Nancy W. Dennis; Henry Don- Starrett; Cathy Stevens; Thelma "Pep-
aldson; Alicia Donoso; Betty B. Farrar; per" Stewart; Sandra Stoutamire; Susan
Vi Felber; Kathryn H. Fields; Stan & Car- Stratton; Gloria Swanson; Diana Sweg-
ole Fiore; Sandra F. Genetin; Cynthia L. man; Juanita E. Thomas; Walter & Patty
Gibson; Linda Gillespie; Jack & Gloria Thomas; Amy Ting; Richard & Glenda
Grant; Effie Green; Tressa Hall; Noel Todd; Susan Totilas; Nat & Frances Tou-
Hardcastle; Albert & Faith Hazelip; Jim lon; Freida B. Travis; Lora Tucker; Ka-
& Jane Healy; Jerard & Hari Heller; trine Turner; Jane P. Turner; Fred & Ge-
Wayne & Kay Hill; Robert & Marjorie na Varn; Edward & Bev Vertuno; Sandy
Hoffmann; Nancy Holaday; Howard & Wainright; Patti Waits; Kelvin & Patti
Beverly Huff; Claude & Susan Ivey; Ir- Wallace; Edith B. Ward; Betty B. Wasson; From left, Senior Foundation Board Members Ajay Chadha, Jane Parsons, Jeanie
win & Georgia Jahns; Claire Jennings; Margie C. Watkins; Nancy Wenhold; De- Martin-Armstrong, Sheila Salyer, Executive Director, Doug Carlson, Vice President, and
Deane Johnson; Berlin Jones; Joan Keen; broah R. Williams; Carol Wilson; Steve Allegros Gail McDonald. The Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation thanks Allegro Senior
Letha L. Kilgore; Dean Kindley; Laurie Wilson; Gary & Judy Yancey; Betty B. Living, as well as every bowler for their time and their generous contribution to this
Koburger; C. Anne Krug; Kay Kuhne; Yard; Patricia Yates fundraiser. Also, thanks to Visiting Angels and Home Instead Senior Care who both made
Larry Kung; Jennifer A. Lange; Neil & Zero Birthday Donations generous contributions. Shout out to Capital Lanes for hosting organizations that are
Suzanne Laws; Lora Gay Lee; W. David Anonymous; Annie Biske; Harry & supportive to seniors and made this Senior Foundation fundraiser possible!
Lee; Mary Claire Lovell; Paul Lucarelli & Annie Biske; Ken & Sharon Brock; Dr.
June Coleman; Susan T. Lunin; Joyce L. Kenneth & Amrita Brummel-Smith; Au-
Mann; Jane A. Mann; Dick Mhagen; drey N. Byrne; Linda Cook; Maren L.
Glenn & Catherine Mingledorff; Candy Cox; Spence Davis; Susan Davis; Ashley
Mitchell; Maurice Molloy; Teresa Mor- Edwards; Pamela E. Flory; Angie Good-
ris; Carol Morris; Kenneth & Laura Mor- man; Linda M. Gray; Scott M Harrell;
ris; Mary Jo Morton; Sandra Myers; Jim Deborah Harrell; Healing by Nature
Nelsen; Ruth Nickens; Tina Niggel; Mar- LLC; Ann Hingst; John Hogan; Home In-
ion Nimis; John J. Obrzut; Cynda Oliver; stead Senior Care Home Instead Senior
Dana Ostlund Bryan; Jo Pace; Doug & Care; Berlin Jones; Karen P Klena; Joan-
Emma Palin; Barbara Palmer; Jacque- na Love; Charles & Ricki Maddox; Jackie
line Parra; Clarence Payne; Marcy Mallone; Mann; Jeanie C. Martin-Arm-
Pease; Emily M. Phelps; Tina Platt; Bill & strong; Lisa Meyer; Mark Mitchell;
Shirley Poore; Carol Price; Marilyn James & Teresa Morris; Osborne; Tim &
Racki; Don & Annette Ramsey; Joanne Diane Owens; Edna Owens; John & Ger-
Reque; Louise Rill; Willie & Mary Rob- ry Phipps; Betty Pitts; Alex & Betty Pitts;
erts; Barbara Rodman; Garrison Rolle; Plumber; Walter & Jeannette Pomidor;
Steve Ross ; Hazel Rosser; Joanne M. Linda Roberts; Sheila Salyer; Karen &
Roth; Bob & Stephanie Rubanowice; Te- Jeff Saturday; Susan Shiver; Bonnie
resa Sarbeck; Carmela Ann Sauther; Pa- Strade; Delphene Strickland; Irma Ver-
tricia Sciarappa; Graciela Sessions; Er- gara; Webb; Yvonne Weems; Lisa Whit- From right, Sharman Rodriguez visits with Caring Connections Mary Gagne, Jennifer Cross
ice Shepard; Dean & Shirley Showalter; low; Annie B. Wilson; Don & Carol Wil- and Steve Gagne, Owner and Senior Services Advisory Council Member.
Kay Smith; Burenette Smith; George & son; John & Mary Winn
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