SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • NOVEMBER • DECEMBER publication 2022, issue 2 FOCALSOUTHCENTRAL/SOUTHEASTPOINTSENIORCENTER THEOF multi-serviceVOICEAGEScomplexseniorcenter 6700 miramar parkway miramar, fl 33023 phone: 954-889-2719 sunset lakes senior center 2801 sw 186th avenue miramar, fl 33029 phone: 954-602-3347 ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF MIRAMAR
Upcoming Events 10
Health/Wellness Classes + Presentations 6
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Tree of Life + Advisory Council 4
The program is partially funded through the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAABC) with Federal, State and local funds. It serves residents 60 years of age and older of the Southcentral and Southeast Sectors of Broward County.
The Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point (SCSEFP), administered by the City of Miramar, operates two senior centers designed for those who are 60 years of age or older. The Sunset Lakes location can be found in West Miramar, while the Multi-Service Complex is located in Historic Miramar. Both senior center locations offer a wide array of services such as counseling and support groups, information and referral services, health and wellness, recreational activities and hot lunch provided by Meals on Wheels South Florida.
Assistance Programs 3
Senior Spotlight 12
Anyone 60 years of age or older is eligible for FREE membership at the center. Call and make an appointment to learn more about the benefits of membership.
Senior Sessions 14
Important Phone Numbers 16
Senior Snapshots 13
ACCREDITATION
Counseling + Social Work 8
Recreation + Leisure 5
Senior Centers
sunset lakes 954-602-3347
multi-service complex 954-889-2700
and vital resources for older adults. Accreditation strengthens its position as a leader in promoting positive aging and serves as official recognition that a senior center is meeting its mission utilizing a nationally accepted and professional approach.
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SCSEFP, administered by the City of Miramar, is well established as a providingmanagedprofessionallyprogramrelevant
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
VOICE OF THE AGES
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
This program assists low-income households with people age 60 and older who are experiencing a home energy crisis. Payments are for emergency energy-related costs during the heating (October-March) and cooling (April-September) seasons. Eligible households may be provided one benefit per season. Proof of income and energy emergency is required.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
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The Miramar Senior Transportation Program is designed to provide transportation services for the members of our senior centers. The service is door-to-door and is wheelchair accessible. The program provides the following transportation services; daily transportation to and from both senior centers, medical appointments, pick-up for prescriptions or pharmaceutical needs, grocery shopping at local supermarkets, planned recreational trips, special events, libraries, malls, theaters, lunch outings and more. Doctor appointments must be scheduled during program hours. Transportation Information: 954-889-2708
The Miramar Assisting Seniors in their Homes (MASH) program is a short-term emergency assistance program designed to alleviate a crisis. This program is for income eligible persons over the age of 60 who reside in the City of Miramar. Proof of income and crisis situation is required. Limited funds are available for this program.
SHINE is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. Trained volunteers assist with health insurance questions, Medicare and Medicaid, by providing confidential one-on-one counseling and information. For an appointment, please call 954-745-9779.
FOOD PANTRY
EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EHEAP)
The City of Miramar Food Pantry is a partnership with our community to ensure residents and their families receive food assistance to meet their immediate needs. When they visit the pantry, residents may receive a variety of shelf stable food items such as soup, rice, oatmeal, peanut butter, juice, and canned vegetables, upon availability.
MIRAMAR ASSISTING SENIORS in their HOMES (MASH)
SERVING HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS OF ELDERS (SHINE)
Celebration of life comes in many forms. Be a part of the excitement and celebrate your memories supporting our “Tree of Life.” The Tree of Life provides an excellent way to create a lasting memory of moments like milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or to honor those you hold dear. The purchase of a leaf, dove, or a brick on the Tree of Life will allow you to permanently record a special memory of someone who has made an impact in your life or promote your business/organization as a partner in the provision of quality senior services.
BENEFITS OF PURCHASING
Inscription of choice and an exclusive location on the tree.
Inscription of choice and a premiere location on the tree.
Barbara Brathwaite Collin Burke Vera
silver leaf: $75
Inscription of choice and a premiere location on the tree.
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The Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point Senior Center Advisory Council is comprised of active adults over the age of 60 years old. The council creates an atmosphere that encourages adults to use their skills, while developing their potential for continued involvement in their communities. The Advisory Council promotes independent living for senior adults, so as to maintain their visibility and contributions within the community. The Advisory Council helps with the implementation of nutrition, recreational activities, entertainment, educational, informational programs, health and wellness programs that are designed to overcome the patterns of isolation and depression. Listed are the current council members.
FOCALSOUTHCENTRal/SOUTHEASTPOINTADVISORYCOUNCIL
brick: $150
Inscription of choice, 3-month honorable mention in the Senior Center Newsletter “Voice of Ages.”
MIRAMAR SENIOR CENTER TREE OF LIFE
gold leaf: $100
TREE OF LIFE
bronze leaf: $50
dove: $200
Inscription of choice, recognition on the City’s website, 3-month honorable mention in the Senior Center Newsletter “Voice of Ages.”
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20th Lunch-El Atlakat
22nd Super Walmart
sing along
1st Super Walmart
8th Holiday Walk
15th Pembroke Lakes Mall
8:00 am - 10:00 am
CRAFT THERAPY
25th Super Target
wednesdays @10:30 am
20th Festival Flea Market
13th Advisory Council
6th Bank Trip
Let’s Play aremeetbingo&greetyougame?
Let’s get game ready for some friendly rivalry and competition. Come join us for POKENO, cards, dominoes, and much more.
TRIPS
18th Sedano’s Plaza
Balanced lunches are served on weekdays at 11:30 AM to registered participants by Meals on Wheels South Florida. Sign-up is required the day before.
6th Super Walmart
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tuesdays @10:00 am
13th Gulfstream Casino
15th Advisory Council
13th Advisory Council
22nd Broward Meat & Fish
29th Pembroke Commons
Morning mingle
27th Miramar Plaza
29th Trader Joe’s Market
on Wednesdays ✪
Play to WIN!
wednesdays @12:00 pm
8th Hard Rock Casino
Jump start your morning with a mingle.
15th Holiday Party
8th Election Day/Voting
Enjoy the arts through therapy.
game time
29th Sheridan Plaza
✪ Grocery
10th Tower Plaza-Davie
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES recreation + leisure
3rd Bank Trip
monday-friday
27th Swap Shop
6th Bank Trip
TRIP SIGN-UP: Sign up for one or more of our trips by the 3rd Wednesday of the previous month. Shopping
11th Advisory Council
mondays & fridays @10:00 am
1st Super Walmart
september november decemberoctober
27th Miramar Plaza
Singing in harmony with Mr. Charlie Hudson at the Multi-service Complex. fridays @10:00 am
17th Cheesecake Factory
4th Bank Trip
20th Broward Meat & Fish
mondays @12:00 pm
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low impact physical activity program prevent to reduce pain and decreases stiffness. Routines in this program are gentle range-of -motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. This workshop is 1 hour each week for 8 weeks. Pre-registration is required.
*Date changes due to a senior center event or holiday
o ssl: mondays 12:30 pm (starting in December)
o fridays 1:00 pm
Aerobics
thursdays afep 1 12:30 pm & afep 2 1:30 pm
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o msc: fridays 1:30 pm
Body in Motion
o Standing mondays 10:30 am/fridays 9:30 am
HEALTH & WELLNESS Classes + Presentations
tuesdays & fridays 10:30 am
oct: 3,4*,6,10,11*,13,18*,19,20,24,26,27,31
september 15,20,27 october 4,11,18,25
multi-service complex
Walk for Wellness
Yoga
o Mat/Standing mondays 9:30 am
oct: 6,13,20,27
o Water tuesdays 1:00 pm (msc) (ends October 25)
soca-fused
nov: 2,3,7,9,10
Join us for an exercise dance program and learn some new moves while you work out!
Be infused with the dynamic movements of the body through functional aspects of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), accompanied by Caribbean inspired music. Be infused with Soca-Fused.
blood pressure checks
Strength training
o Chair wednesdays 1:30 pm
o mondays 12:30 pm (msc)
o Chair tuesdays 9:30 am/wednesdays 12:30 pm
Keeping your blood pressure under control is very important. Our local paramedics come to the center to do weekly blood pressure checks.
o fridays 11:00 am (ssl)
Get your steps in with this fast-paced walking program. msc: wednesdays 10:30 am (starting in November)
Walk with Ease ® is an exercise program that is sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. It is designed to motivate you to get in shape, walk safely and comfortably, improve your flexibility, strength and reduce pain to feel great. This is a 6-week series that will meet three times per week for 1 hour. Preregistration is required. Limited to 15 participants per session.
nov: 3,10,17,22*
sunset mondayslakes 12:30 pm
wednesdays and thursdays 1:30pm
*Date changes due to a senior center event or holiday
wednesday, october 5, 12
City Hall Promenade & Botanical Gardens
Tik Pn!
10:30 am
“diabetic, know the health of your wednesday,foot”november 2
2400 Civic Center Pl, Miramar
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
wednesday, december 7
10:30 am – 11:30 am (msc location)
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presented by Gold & Silver Fitness september 19, 22
10:30 am – 11:30 am (msc location)
10:30am (msc location)
diabetes awareness
breast cancer lunch-n-learn
Holiday Walk
ENER-CHI
septembernovember decemberoctober
thursday, december 8
10:30 am – 11:30 am (msc location)
HEALTH & WELLNESS + presentations
wednesday,lunch-n-learnnovember (tba)
12:30 pm
monday, october 17
12:00 pm (msc location)
Ready for a new challenge? This class is no funny business! Take charge of memory.exercisesinteractivethatbuildandimprove
12:30 pm
10:30 am
Currently, 47 million people live with dementia globally, and it is estimated to increase more than threefold (~131 million) by 2050. Join the discussion to find out what you need to know about Alzheimer’s Disease.
SOCIAL worker presentations
fridays (msc) 1:30 pm
Join the discussion to discuss tips on how to beat the holiday blues.
wednesdays
Stress, depression, and the holidays: Tips for coping Experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression during this holiday season?
Interested in whats new and trending?
young at heart
aerobics of the mind
What do you need know about Alzheimer’s disease?
Take charge of your memory.improveyourfitness!mentalExercisebrainandyour
It’s never too late to attain new skills resourcesvisualization,creativeenrichedComeknowledge.accumulateandandbewithand of course, fun! mondays 1:30 pm
Breast Cancer?
10:00 am
COUNSELING GROUPS
Practicing healthy habits can lower your risk of developing breast cancer. Join the discussion to learn how to decrease the risk of developing breast cancer.
Join us for a lightdiscussionheartedon life experiences and the importance of connection engagement.and thursdays
Healthy Aging
anticsbrain
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
SENIOR ESSENTIALENRICHMENT/KNOWLEDGE
COUNSELING + Social Work
octsepthursday15@10:30amthursday20@10:30amthursdaynov17@10:30amthursdaydec15@10:30am
fridays (ssl)
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tuesdays(ssl) 12:30 pm tuesdays (msc) 1:30 pm
hot topics
Join us for an discussioninteractive on ourissuesinternationaldomesticimportantandfacingnation.
S.E.E.K.
Think it’s too late to “re-invent” yourself? Think again. Join the discussion and find out Whathow.Is
Don’t Try to Cram it All into the First Session
It might be tempting to pass judgment after one or two sessions; however, this may be rushing the process. The better approach is to attend at least 4-6 sessions before assessing further. Oftentimes, a new Social Worker can offer a fresh perspective, new insight and new growth opportunities.
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Transitioning to a new Social Worker can be bumpy – so here are a few tips that will make it smoother:
Meet Our New Social Workers
Bryan LeAmeri Mathieu
With your new Social Worker, talk about your successes, struggles, and ongoing challenges. Most importantly understand that you have the ability to improve your life. There is great power in a positive relationship with your Social Worker. Give this relationship time to develop.
Don’t Compare Too Early or Too Often
Transitioning to a New Social Worker
Build on Your Progress
The Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point is proud to introduce two new Social Workers to our team. Please welcome:
COUNSELING + Social Work
With your previous Social Worker, maybe each session felt like picking up a conversation that never really ended. This is a wonderful place to be, and it absolutely can happen again. But it’s not going to happen the first time you meet with them. Building a new relationship takes time.
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upcoming Events
RaquelContact:Rodriguez 954-889-2707 or email rnrodriguez@miramarfl.gov
Let’s start the month off right with a party full of games, raffles and a rockin’ DJ! Multi-Service Complex 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33023
Join Miramar’s finest Police and Fire as we get our steps in! City Hall Promenade & Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Casinos and the historic French Quarter. New RaquelContact:Orleans/BiloxiRodriguez954-889-2707 or email rnrodriguez@miramarfl.gov
2400 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
thursday sept 1 10:00am-1:00pm
RaquelContact:Rodriguez 954-889-2707 or email rnrodriguez@miramarfl.gov
thursday dec 8 10:00am-1:00pm
tuesday nov 15 10:00am-1:00pm
JaneilleContact:Brathwaite 954-602- 4180 or email jbrathwaite@miramarfl.gov
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
senior trip oct 24-29
Holiday Walk
We have a lot to be thankful for this year! Especially a feast with all the trimmings. Multi-Service Complex 6700 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33023
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Mrs. Gailyn Saahir
Senior spotlight senior spotlight
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
Gailyn has been a member of the Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point for over ten years. She has a passion for painting and shares her work across the world. Gailyn has educated many of the seniors on the origin and style of her paintings as well as gifted some of her pieces that capture special memories.
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Gailyn has also achieved great success in the world of beauty pageants while representing Miramar and has won many prestigious titles. Some of her most notable titles are Ms. United States Beautiful, Ms. Senior Florida USA, and Ms. Senior Sweetheart.
For those of us that know Ms. Gailyn we know her to be beautiful inside and out. Congratulations!
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senior snapshots
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senior sessions
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senior style
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Maxwell
The various programs were established by the City of Miramar in October 2002 to empower individuals, to improve and enhance their quality of life. We strive to offer reliable, professional, friendly and culturally sensitive programs to meet the needs of the entire community. For more information, visit us online: www.miramarfl.gov. M. Messam Mayor Yvette Colbourne City Commission F. Barnes B. Chambers P. Davis City Manager Roy Virgin
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Youth and Family Outreach
Adult Day Care Center Miramarvels Early Childhood Academy
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2017 & 2018 Healthy Weight Community Champion presented by Florida Department of Health Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
Senior Services
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For volunteer opportunities call 954-889-2700 OUR social SERVICES PROGRAMSACCOLADES CITYCableOFFICIALSChannels:
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R. Goldmann Award 2018 presented by the Florida Association of Senior Centers Excellence Award presented by National Council on Aging Community Spirit Award presented by the Broward League of Cities
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Mayor Wayne
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