VOA - January - March 2023

Senior Centers

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.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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.

multi-service complex 954-889-2700

sunset lakes 954-602-3347

ACCREDITATION

SCSEFP, administered by the City of Miramar, is well established as a professionally managed program providing relevant 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.

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.

EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EHEAP)

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.

FOOD PANTRY

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)

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.

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION

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

SERVING HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS OF ELDERS (SHINE)

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.

MIRAMAR SENIOR CENTER TREE OF LIFE

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

dove: $200

Inscription of choice, recognition on the City’s website, 3-month honorable mention in the Senior Center Newsletter “Voice of Ages.”

brick: $150

Inscription of choice, 3-month honorable mention in the Senior Center Newsletter “Voice of Ages.”

SOUTHCENTRal/SOUTHEAST FOCAL POINT ADVISORY COUNCIL

gold leaf: $100

Inscription of choice and an exclusive location on the tree.

silver leaf: $75

Inscription of choice and a premiere location on the tree.

bronze leaf: $50

Inscription of choice and a premiere location on the tree.

Barbara Brathwaite

Collin Burke

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.

Elsa Sanchez

Joan Solomon

Alvalia Ellis

Esther Rivera

Lucia Gomez

Rose Lester

Carmen Williams

Edwina Davenport

Genevieve Albert

President: Rose Lester

Vice President: Barbara Brathwaite

Secretary: Alvalia Ellis

Treasure: Joan Solomon

MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES recreation + leisure

meet & greet

Morning mingle

Jump start your morning with a mingle.

monday-friday

8:00 am - 10:00 am

are you game?

Let’s Playbingo

Play to WIN!

mondays & fridays @10:00 am

wednesdays @12:00 pm

CRAFT THERAPY

Enjoy the arts through therapy.

wednesdays @10:30 am

game time

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.

sing along

Singing in harmony with Mr. Charlie Hudson at the Multi-service Complex. fridays @10:00 am

Let’s get game ready for some friendly rivalry and competition. Come join us for POKENO, cards, dominoes, and much more.

mondays @12:00 pm

tuesdays @10:00 am

TRIPS

TRIP SIGN-UP: Sign up for one or more of our trips by the 3rd Wednesday of the previous month.

january march february

1st New Year’s Observation Day 3rd Bank Trip 5th Super Walmart 10th Calder Casino 12th Post Office & Big Lots

2nd

Super Walmart 7th

✪ Grocery Shopping on Wednesdays ✪

23rd Lunch at Flanigan’s

28th Swap Shop

HEALTH & WELLNESS Classes + Presentations

Blood pressure checks

o fridays 1:00 pm

soca-fused

o mondays 12:30 pm (msc)

o fridays 11:00 am (ssl)

Fantastic Fitness

o mondays/wednesdays 10:00 am (ssl)

SENIOR WALK 2 WELLNESS

o thursdays 10:00 am

February 23, 2023

Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater 16801 Miramar Parkway

Miramar, FL 33027

Yoga Mat/Standing

o mondays 9:30 am (msc)

Chair

o wednesdays 1:30 pm (msc)

Aerobics Standing

o mondays 10:30 am (msc)

o fridays 9:30 am (msc)

Chair

o tuesdays 9:30 am (msc)

o wednesdays 12:30 pm (msc)

Strength training

o tuesdays & fridays 10:30 am (msc)

Walk with Ease ® is an exercise program designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help get you in shape. The program helps seniors walk safely and comfortably, improves flexibility, increases strength, and reduces pain. Classes are 1hour, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 15 participants per session.

Multi- Service Complex

tuesdays 1:00 pm

wednesdays 10:00 am /thursdays 1:00pm

jan: 10,11,12,17,18,19,24,25,26,31

feb: 1,2,6,7,8,9,13*,14,15

New Cycle mar: 7,8,9,14,15,16,21,22,23,28,29,30 (ends 4/12)

sunset lakes

mondays 12:30 pm

wednesdays and thursdays 1:30pm

jan: 9,11,12,17*,18,19,23,25,26,30

feb: 1,2,6,7*,8,9,13,14*,15

New Cycle mar: 7,8,9,14,15,16,21,22,23,28,29,30 (ends 4/12)

*Date changes due to a senior center event or holiday

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.

Sunset Lakes Location

wednesdays 11:00 am

feb: 1,8,15,22

mar: 1,8,15,22

COUNSELING + Social Work

COUNSELING GROUPS

S.E.E.K.

SENIOR ENRICHMENT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE

It’s never too late to attain new skills and accumulate knowledge. Come and be enriched with creative visualization, resources and of course, fun!

mondays @1:30 pm

hot topics

Interested in whats new and trending? Join us for an interactive discussion on important domestic and international issues facing our nation.

tuesdays @12:30 pm (ssl)

tuesdays @1:30 pm (msc)

brain antics

Ready for a new challenge? This class is no funny business! Take charge of interactive exercises that build and improve memory.

wednesdays @12:30 pm

young at heart

Join us for a light- hearted discussion on life experiences and the importance of connection and engagement.

thursdays @10:30 pm

aerobics of the mind

Take charge of your mental fitness! Exercise your brain and improve your memory.

fridays @10:00 Am (ssl)

fridays @1:30 pm (msc)

SOCIAL worker corner:

A Fresh start. A clean slate. A new page.

There’s something appealing about the chance to begin again, yet most resolutions simply don’t stick. Why? It commonly comes down to the goal you’ve set being too broad and vague.

Today is a good day to start your most meaningful chapter yet. Remind yourself you can avoid procrastinating by choosing one very small step to start. Consider what is important to you – what do you value most? Where do your strengths and talents really lie? What lights you up, brings a sense of joy and creates a feeling of ease and flow? In what ways do you belong or how can you contribute to something greater than yourself?

This is how you consciously create a new chapter that feels truly aligned with your passions and allows you to live your life with purpose. Any time is the right time to begin again, declare a new chapter has begun and step courageously into the future you deeply desire. Adapted from: Plant Mindful January 4, 2022

social worker presentations

thursday jan 19

@ 10:30am thursday feb 16

@ 10:30am thursday mar 16

@ 10:30am

How to Break a Habit (and Make It Stick)

Start the new year right by breaking old habits and making better habits that can improve your lifestyle. Join the discussion and find out how.

What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?

Do you know the characteristics of a healthy relationship? Join the discussion and find out what to look for in a partner or friend.

Building Better Mental Health

Looking for life-changing strategies to boost your mood and build resilience? Join the discussion and learn how to enhance your mental health.

upcoming Events

wednesday jan 4 10:00am-1:00pm

New Year’s Toast

Multi-Service Complex

thursday feb 9 10:00am-1:00pm

Valentine’s Day Dance

Multi-Service Complex

thursday feb 16 10:00am-1:00pm

Black History Celebration

Multi-Service Complex

thursday feb 23 10:00am-1:00pm

Senior Walk 2 Wellness

Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater

thursday mar 16 10:00am-1:00pm

Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point Administered by the City of Miramar

Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point Administered by the City of Miramar

Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point Administered by the City of Miramar

SENIOR

SENIOR

SENIOR

Tuesday, February 23, 2023 | 10am

February 23, 2023 | 10am

Tuesday, February 23, 2023 | 10am

Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater

16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027

Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater

16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027

Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027

Registration BY FEB. 17, 2023

Canes and walkers are welcome!

Registration BY FEB. 17, 2023

Refreshments and healthy snacks will be available. Wear closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and red clothing for American Heart Month.

Registration BY FEB. 17, 2023

Canes and walkers are welcome!

Refreshments and healthy snacks will be available. Wear closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and red clothing for American Heart Month.

Canes and walkers are welcome!

Refreshments and healthy snacks will be available. Wear closed-toed shoes, sunscreen and red clothing for American Heart Month.

For More Information, Contact Janeille Brathwaite at 954.602.4180 or JBrathwaite@miramarfl.gov

For More Information, Contact Janeille Brathwaite at 954.602.4180 or JBrathwaite@miramarfl.gov

For More Information, Contact Janeille Brathwaite at 954.602.4180 or JBrathwaite@miramarfl.gov

MiramarFL.gov/CommunityServices

MiramarFL.gov/CommunityServices

@CityofMiramar

@CityofMiramar

MiramarFL.gov/CommunityServices

@CityofMiramar

Senior SPOTLIGHT

Yolanda Operana has been a source of positivity amongst her peers at the Sunset Lakes Senior Center since joining over 15 years ago. With her passionate and caring attitude Yolanda makes it her duty to uplift and assist everyone she meets. Whether its words of positive affirmations or taking the lead with activities she is always giving back to her community. Yolanda has utilized the Sunset Lakes Senior Center to its full potential and created a home away from home for herself.

Yolanda often educates her peers during group counseling sessions about various topics worldwide, especially from the Philippines where she migrated from. She has strong viewpoints and is passionate about injustice. Besides being an active daily participant, Yolanda attends daily fitness classes and has improved her mobility and balance and has inspired a few of her peers to join in on the fun to get fit. Yolanda is admired for her dedication and positive attitude here at the SCSEFP.

Yolanda Operana

senior Center Month Gala “A Red carpet Affair”

senior Snapshots

seniors Give Thanks

senior holiday happenings

OUR social SERVICES PROGRAMS

 Adult Day Care Center

 Miramarvels Early Childhood Academy

 Senior Services

 Youth and Family Outreach

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.

CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor Wayne M. Messam

Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne

City Commission

Winston F. Barnes

Maxwell B. Chambers

Alexandra P. Davis

City Manager Dr. Roy Virgin

HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS

miramar fire department: 954-438-1222

miramar police department: 954-602-4000

miramar helpline: 954-602-help or 954-602-4357

first call for help: 211 or 954-537-0211

abuse hotline: 1-800-962-2873

the abuse registry: 1-800-342-9152

aging & disability resource center: 954-745-9779

consumer hotline:

1-800-435-7352

lawyer referral-statewide:

1-800-342-8011

medicare hotline: 1-800-633-4227

ACCOLADES

Excellence

Cable Channels: comcast channel 78 (east miramar)

adelphia channel 16 (west miramar)

Online: www.miramarfl.gov

For volunteer opportunities call 954-889-2700

R.

2017 & 2018 Healthy Weight Community Champion presented by Florida Department of Health Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention

Florence

Goldmann Award 2018 presented by the Florida Association of Senior Centers

Award presented by National Council on Aging Community Spirit Award presented by the Broward League of Cities