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Stay Active

Staying active is one of the most important things we can do to stay healthy and age successfully. The Tallahassee Senior Center offers multiple opportunities geared towards seniors at all fitness levels.

Active Living Calendars

 

In-Person Fitness
On Demand/Previously Recorded Classes

 

Health & Fitness

Keep your body and mind in balance with our activities.

Visit here for upcoming Health and Wellness events.

Health Screenings and Services

Monthly Monday Morning Mindful Meditations
2nd Monday of each month, 10-11 am, TSC @ Monroe Health Suite
An enjoyable program designed to introduce you to the simple exercises of mindfulness meditation. A pleasant, relaxing, and informative experience that will help you stay centered and focused in your life.
Presented by Jeff Hanson, Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Educator

Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose Screenings
Offered on the 1st Tues of each month. 10:00 am – Noon No appointment necessary.

Podiatry Screening and Foot Care
Every other month Appointment required, call 850-891-4127.
Dr. Gary McCoy, cuts toenails and assesses and treats foot problems. Doctor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and secondary insurance, which may cover costs for this. $25 flat fee if not covered by insurance.

Fitness at the Tallahassee Senior Center

Fitness programs for seniors are available at both locations of the Tallahassee Senior Center and at sites throughout the community. $3 age 50+, $4 others, $5 yoga. Discount fitness cards available to purchase.

The current Fitness schedule with dates, times, and locations is available here.

Brain-Body-Balance
Chair Yoga
DrumFit
Fitness Room Orientation
Gentle Yoga
Life Exercise
Mindful Movement
Power Building
Qi Gong
Strong for Life
Yoga
Zumba

Tai Chi
Basics - Thursday, 1:00 p.m. (for beginners and those who want to review and refine movements), TSC@Monroe, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Practice - Wednesday & Friday, 10:00 a.m., TSC@Monroe, 2nd Floor Auditorium
Focus on the slow, gentle flow of one movement into another that incorporates balance, stretching, and health benefits.

Neighborhood Fitness Sites

Fitness programs are $3 age 50+, $4 others, $5 yoga.
Discount fitness cards available to purchase.

Bradfordville Fitness: Northeast Branch Library, Rm. 103, 5513 Thomasville Rd.
Note: Class size limited, before attending your first class, call instructor Llona at 850-878-1685 or Ferdouse at 850-766-6001.

  • Senior Fitness with Ferdouse: Tuesday & Friday, 9:30 a.m.
  • Senior Fitness (Beginners) with Llona: Tuesday & Friday, 10:30 a.m.
  • Senior Fitness (Advanced) with Llona: Tuesday & Friday, 11:30 a.m.
  • Yoga for Women with Ferdouse: Monday, 2:30 pm
  • Beginning Yoga with Ferdouse: Wednesday, 4:15 pm

Chaires-Capitola Dorothy C. Spence Community Center: 4768 Chaires Cross Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 a.m.
Sit & Fit with Judy: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

Ft. Braden Community Center: 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
Senior Fitness with Wendy:
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10:30 a.m.

Lake Jackson Community Center: 3840 N. Monroe., Ste. 301
Beginning Yoga with Lori: Wednesday, 2:00 p.m.

Miccosukee Community Center: 13887 Moccasin Gap Rd.
Senior Fitness with Judy: Tuesday & Thursday, 11:15 a.m.

Optimist Park: 1806 E Indianhead Dr.
Brain-Body-Balance with Ferdouse: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 a.m.
Summer location (May 28 through August 6, 2026): Hartsfield School Library (1414 Chowkeebin Nene)

SouthWood
Brain-Body-Balance with Wendy: Tuesday & Thursday mornings
Please contact Lisa.Baggett@talgov.com for times and locations.

Woodville Community Center: 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
Senior Fitness with Llona: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

Recreation & Games

Lifelong Outdoor Pursuits

Are you 50 or older? Ready for new adventures? Do you enjoy being outdoors? Want to meet people with similar interests? The Fitness & Outdoor Opportunities Together (FOOT) program is for you! Monthly hikes plus periodic outdoor activities to outstanding local destinations. Enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, and more. Visit springs, caverns, rivers, beaches, forests, and botanical gardens. For more information, visit the Senior Center Foundation page.

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A group of seniors on the bank of a river.
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A woman in a kayak, waving at the camera.
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A group of seniors learning about nature.
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A group of people hiking outdoors in the fall.
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A group of bikers in front of the TLH art monument near Cascades Park.
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A group of hikers laughing and enjoying the outdoors.
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A group of seniors enjoying a hike.

Recreation

All sessions are $3 unless otherwise noted.

Basketball

Wednesday & Friday, 1 - 5 pm, TSC @ Welaunee Gym B
Billiards room is available for participants to drop in and spend time with friends or meet new acquaintances.

Billiards

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Billards Room
Billiards room is available for participants to drop in and spend time with friends or meet new acquaintances.

Pickleball

  • Mondays, 2:30-5:30 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
  • Tuesdays, 9 am - 12 noon, TSC @ Welaunee, Gym
  • Tuesdays, 5 - 9 pm, TSC @ Welaunee, Gym A
  • Lessons offered on Wednesday at 11:30 am; play from 12-4 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
  • Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon, TSC @ Welaunee, Gym
  • Friday, 11:30 am - 4 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
  • Friday, 1 - 5 pm, TSC @ Welaunee, Gym

Pickleball is one of America's fastest growing sports. Loaner equipments is available while using the court.
Times may be subject to change due to other activities. View more information about pickleball programs here.

Table Tennis

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:30pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
Casual, informal games. New players welcome. No pre-registration required.

Walking

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 9 - 11am, TSC @ Welaunee, Gym B
Bring your walking shoes and walk around the gym.

Card & Board Games
A friendly game

Canasta & Pinochle
Wednesday, 1:00 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Activity Room
Meet new friends and enjoy popular card games.

Chess
Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 am, TSC @ Monroe, Conference Room 1A
Interested in playing or learning? Join in on the fun. Chess is a great way to exercise the mind.

Cards & Games
Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, TSC @ Welaunee Cards & Games Room
Fridays, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, TSC @ Monroe, Activity Room

Everyone is welcome no matter the skill level. Meet others and enjoy fun card games, such as Euchre + Hand & Foot and others.

Mahjongg
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon TSC @ Welaunee Cards & Games Room
Thursdays, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. TSC @ Welaunee Cards & Games Room

For experienced players. Mahjong is a game of Chinese origin played in groups of 4 people, with domino-like pieces or “tiles” marked with characters and symbols. The object is to build a winning combination of tiles. Success depends on luck, skill, memory, and decision-making. If interested in lessons, contact Kristy.Carter@talgov.com.

Duplicate Bridge Clubs

These games are for competitive bridge players. Games are played under the auspices of the American Contract Bridge League. A director runs the games in which two or more hands are played per round. At the end of the game, a computer prints out the results of how players did compared to other players, and computes the points won. These games are open to all players for a nominal fee to cover expenses. Interested players are invited to join the fun.

Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1 – 5 p.m., TSC @ Welaunee, Cards & Games Room
2nd Monday, 6 – 9:30 p.m. TSC @ Welaunee, Cards & Games Room

For more information, and for other bridge events organized around town, visit bridgewebs.com.

Bridge Lessons
Bridge lessons, periodically taught by the Tallahassee Duplicate Bridge Club, are provided at various levels. For the rotating schedule, visit bridgewebs.com.

Dance at the Senior Center

Dance

Line Dance
Mondays, 11 am - 12 noon, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium

Round Dance
Mondays, 6 - 7 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
Easy level round dancing (also called “cued ballroom dancing”). Rhythms are waltz, foxtrot, two step, rhumba, and cha-cha. Currently being played off of a cd. No formal instruction. This is facilitated by the Capital Twirlers. Call first to ensure group is meeting. $2

Capital Twirlers Square Dance
Mondays, 7 - 9 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
Mainstream and plus level square dancing. Level adjusted to fit dancers' skills. Non-member donation: $5. Non-dancing visitors welcome to watch for free. Lessons available. Visit Facebook.com/Tallahasseetwirlers or call Libby at 850-566-2117.

Learn to Dance
Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
Group rotates through various dance styles such as Two Step, Waltz, East Coast or West Coast Swing, Polka, Cha-Cha, Nightclub, or Triple Two. Visit Learn To Dance Tally for upcoming dances. No partner required to join this class. Recommended Shoes: most dances have turns and pivots. Dance shoes or shoes with leather soles are best, hard soles (not rubber) will work. Sneaker/Tennis shoes can make the turns and pivots difficult and hard on the knees. $5

Beginning Ballroom and Swing Lessons
Fridays, 5:30 - 7 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
Dance lessons include Ballroom, Swing, the Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz, and Cha Cha. No partner needed. Meet people! Have fun! $5.

Contra Dance (Tallahassee Community Friends of Old Time Dance)
Second + Fourth Fridays, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
Jigs, reels, and all kinds of fun. Moves similar to square dance with a caller instructing each dance before the music begins. $10/adults, $9/seniors, $6/students, kids under 12 free. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. No partner or experience necessary. Newcomers should arrive by 7:15 pm Visit Tallydancer.com for upcoming dates.

USA Ballroom Dance
3rd Saturday of the month, 6:30 - 10 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Auditorium
Come dance on Tallahassee's largest dance floor. Complimentary lessons at 6:30 pm All dances are smoke and alcohol free. Dance nights with paid entry: $10/USAB Dance members, $16/non-members, and $5 for students with valid IDs. For more info, visit: www.usadance6010.org or email: info@usadance6010.org

Clubs

Apalachee Audubon Society
For information, visit https://www.apalachee.org/chapter-programs

Tallahassee Coin Club
2nd Wednesday of each month, 6-8p, TSC @ Monroe, Dining Room
Beginners, as well as seasoned and astute collectors and dealers, attend each month to discuss numismatic-related pursuits - coins, paper money, tokens, exonumia, and sound money legislation. During our meetings, we buy, sell, trade, auction, raffle and share numismatic material and education between ourselves to further our enjoyments of the hobby. Visit tallahasseecoinclub.blogspot.com.

Tallahassee Stamp & Cover Club
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6 - 8 pm, TSC @ Monroe, Dining Room
A gathering place for collectors of stamps and postal history in and around Florida’s Capital City. The club welcomes collectors at all stages of the hobby, from absolute beginner to seasoned pro. Monthly meetings provide opportunities to buy, sell, and trade philatelic material and to enjoy interesting presentations. Club members also help seniors, heirs and families in evaluating their collections and provide advice on how to best handle the final disposal. The clubs signature event is the annual Tallahassee Stamp and Coin Club (TALPEX). Visit TSCC.info.

Capital City Wood Carvers
Mondays, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (every other week in summer) TSC @ Monroe, Art Studio
Capital City Carvers is a club for new and experienced woodcarvers. Members work in several carving formats (realistic, stylized, low relief, chip carving). The club focus is on teaching and learning new skills. Once a year, they have a weekend workshop with a guest instructor. New participants are welcome. All tools and supplies can be purchased at meetings.

Model Building
Fridays, 1 – 4 p.m., TSC @ Monroe, Activity Room
Class where participants bring their own materials and work on building model anything. Including ships. All people are welcome.

Travel With Us!

Travel Opportunities
Travel with the Senior Center

Come travel with us! Many of us are looking forward to traveling and dreaming about new destinations. You may be looking for company - and someone else to handle the details of traveling.

Tours are open to all travelers and benefit the Tallahassee Senior Center Foundation. Email Kristy.Carter@talgov.com or call 850-891-4008 for information. The Senior Center requests that you complete a participation form prior to taking a tour.

Collette Vacation Tours

Collette Vacations tours include roundtrip air from Tallahassee, fees, surcharges, and hotel transfers. TRAVEL ANYWHERE, ANYTIME and benefit the TSC when you call Collette World Connect at 877-368-0928 and mention ID#1895136 or visit www.gocollette.com

2027 Trips

Alaska’s Northern Lights
March 15-21, 2027 gateway.gocollette.com/link/1421155
Take a snowy peek into Alaska. Visit the friendly local towns of the last frontier and bond with energetic sled dogs. Travel via Alaska Railroad, take in a landscape of natural beauty, and connect with a deeply rooted heritage.

Discover Canadian Maritimes and Coastal Wonders
June 20-30, 2027 gateway.gocollette.com/link/1421253
From the nautical beauty of Peggy’s Cove to the rugged splendor of the Cabot Trail, the Maritimes will enchant you. Don’t miss the rugged beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and rich seafaring history of the amazing Canadian Maritimes.

Discover Coastal California & Sequoia National Park
September 15-24, 2027 gateway.gocollette.com/link/1421266
From soaring redwoods to cultural meccas and verdant valleys, explore the rich sights, sounds, and tastes of California. Indulge in a feast of natural, cultural, and historical wonders.

Holiday Cruises & Tours

Day Trips – Motor Coach Tours – Cruises

Visit www.funseas.com/tsc Mention that you heard about travel opportunities through the Senior Center; a donation will be made back to Tallahassee Senior Services.
To learn more, call 850-891-4008

Ark Encounter Motorcoach Trip, December 2026
The Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah's Ark, followed by a visit to the Creation Museum.

Amelia Island Tour, May 2027
A 3 day trip touring historic St. Augustine, beach strolls along Amelia Island, and a St. Johns River cruise.

Soulful Journeys Douro River Cruise, May 2027
Explore the history of the Black and African diaspora in Lisbon and along the breathtaking Douro River.

Soulful Journeys London Tour, May 2027
Savor the Traditions and culture of London on this six day trip including a tour of Buckingham Palance, Tower of London, and a journey through the English countryside.

Mardi Gras Bahamas Cruise, September 2027
Imagine a breathtaking escape where pristine islands blend natural wonder with cultural richness—welcome to The Bahamas.

Lancaster Show and Dutch Country Tour, September 2027
Visit the heart of Pennyslvania Dutch Country, including a guided tour of Lancaster County and a true Amish experience.

Christmas Markets River Cruise, December 2027
Imagine gliding along the enchanting Danube, where AmaWaterways whisks you through a winter wonderland of Christmas markets.

 

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