City facilities closed Jan. 17 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. • 727-893-5657 •
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Annual registration required. Free, residents; $50, non-residents. All programs subject to change without notice. Mon.-Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Stop by, join our weekly newsletter, or like us on Facebook for a full calendar of events. Fitness Center now open! To provide physical distancing, we’ve limited capacity, so call to register for a spot. Supplemental food assistance for qualifying Gulfport Seniors in need is available at the Senior Center. Pantry is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Proper verification required prior to use of the pantry. GEMS (Gulfport Extended Mobility Service) provides affordable Door-to-Door transportation service, rides to medical appointments, shopping, and much more for Gulfport residents, 55 years of age or older or disabled. 727-893-2242. Call GEMS at 727893-2242 to learn about this month’s exciting GEMS Getaways. Medical Equipment Lending Program provides gently used wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches and other medical equipment to seniors who need it. Supplies limited.
SPECIAL EVENTS Health Talk with Labrador Primary: Cold & Flu Season Dr. McCoy discusses how to prepare for (and protect your family during) cold and flu season. Jan. 13, 12 p.m. Rhythm & Groove Jam Session Let’s make music together at our new monthly hootenanny. Bring your instrument and join others for a casual jam. Open to everyone, no matter your experience or instrument – we also welcome listeners! Jan. 13, 3 p.m. Wellness Wednesday Make your health a priority and track your progress with these free monthly wellness screenings. Jan. 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. iPhone / iPad Instruction Class Learn the basic functions of your Apple iPhone or iPad. Jan. 20, 1 p.m. Call to pre-register (required.) In The Kitchen with Chef Jack: Mushroom Beef Barley Improve your culinary skills with step-by-step instruction from the Soup Guru, Chef Jack. Jan. 20, 4 p.m. Limited space; call to register and get the recipe. Clubhouse Chatter Open discussion about the MLB season & the Rays. This month, meet a special guest: Bill Matthews, the official scorekeeper for the Tampa Bay Rays. Jan. 21, 10:30 a.m.
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EPIC Coffee Club Join other LGBTQ+ seniors and allies in a welcoming, safe space for discussion, encouragement and growth over a warm cup of coffee. Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m. Happy Birthday! Celebrate January birthdays with friends – whether it’s your birthday or not. Cake and ice cream for all! Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 2022 Sign up your team today for this year’s tournament. Jan. 27, 3 p.m.; register with staff by Jan. 21. Matinee Movie Take a break and enjoy a movie with friends. Call for title. Jan. 28, 1 p.m. Valentine’s Day Sock Hop Break out your poodle skirt and leather jackets, grab your partner and head to the Gulfport Casino for a Valentine’s Day to remember. Feb. 14, 6 p.m.; tickets at Senior Center and Casino.
MONDAYS Monday Mile Walking Club 8 a.m. Call for location Chair Exercise 9:30 a.m., Theater lobby Stretch & Strength 10:30 a.m., Casino Wisdom Healing Qigong 11 a.m., Neighborhood Center Mahjong 12 p.m., Room 107 Dominos 1 p.m., Theater lobby Chair Yoga 1 p.m., Casino Strength Training & Aerobics 1:30 p.m., Dining Hall Chair Volleyball 3 p.m., Dining Hall
TUESDAYS Seated Tai Chi 8:30 a.m., Theater lobby Gulfport Senior Citizens Harmonica Club 9 a.m., Room 107 Tai Chi / Qi Gong 10 a.m., Casino Line Dancing for Beginners 10 a.m., Neighborhood Center Gulfport Quilters 10 a.m., Room 106 Continuing Level 1 Spanish 10:30 a.m., Zoom Texas Hold ‘Em 11 a.m., Theater lobby Wii Bowling 1 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, Room 107 Contract Bridge 1:30 p.m., Theater lobby
New Horizons Band of Gulfport Jazz Practice 4:30 p.m., Room 107 New Horizons Band of Gulfport Concert Practice 6 p.m., Dining Hall
WEDNESDAYS Gentle Mindful Yoga 9:30 a.m., Neighborhood Center Investment Discussion Group 10 a.m., Room 107 Stretch & Strength 10:30 a.m., Casino Canasta 1 p.m., Theater lobby Bingo 1:30 p.m., Dining Hall Cardio Drumming 4:30 p.m., Dining Hall Bunco 6 p.m., Room 107
THURSDAYS Seated Tai Chi/Qi Gong 8:30 a.m., Theater lobby Art Summer Open Workshop 9:30 a.m., Room 106 Tai Chi/Qi Gong 10 a.m., Casino Intermediate Spanish Study Group 10:30 a.m., Room 107 Texas Hold ‘Em 11 a.m., Theater lobby Acrylic Painting 1 p.m., Room 106 Strength Training & Aerobics 1:30 p.m., Dining Hall Contract Bridge 1:30 p.m., Theater lobby Italian Language Classes 6 & 7 p.m., various rooms
FRIDAYS Gulfport Writers’ Workshop 9:30 a.m., Room 107 Wellness Movement 9:30 a.m., Neighborhood Center Knitting & Crocheting 10 a.m., Theater lobby Healing Yoga Therapy 11 a.m., Casino Bridge Instruction 12:30 p.m., Room 107 Chair Volleyball 1:30 p.m., Dining Hall
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