SENIOR CENTER & FITNESS CENTER
New Classes
Painting With Judith – Mondays @ 5:30 pm. Learn how to turn
your favorite photograph into a painting. No experience necessary.
All mediums. Bring your own supplies if possible. Class size is
limited, MUST Call 727-893-5657 to register.
Fruit for Thought – 2nd Monday of Each Month. Grab a healthy
snack from a variety of fresh produce as Robert Galban with Family
Focus Insurance Services presents the topic of the month. This
month’s topic: Social Security and You.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
GEMS - Door to Door transportation service. Rides to medical
appointments, shopping, and downtown St. Pete for Gulfport
residents, 55 years of age or older or disabled.
Call (727) 893-2242.
Reassurance Program - Daily calls made to members to provide
reassurance and emergency assistance if needed. Gulfport
residents 50 years of age or older.
Meet Sharon Hayes, the new CEO of Palms of Pasadena –
Weds., 4/1 @ 2:00 pm. Sharon will discuss HCA’s mission & culture
Food Pantry – Supplemental food assistance for qualifying
Gulfport Seniors in need. Proper verification required.
1st Friday Flea Market – Fri., 4/3 @ 9:00 am – Noon. Don’t miss
out! Stop by and check out all the great deals!
Snack Bar – Where strangers meet & leave as friends. Low cost
meals & snacks available Monday thru Friday.
Promoting Independence & Aging in Place – Weds., 4/8 @
2:00 pm. What do the elderly fear the most? Loss of independence!
Learn how to age well in the place you call home. Presented by
Glenn Fiore of Always There Affordable Home Care.
Senior Citizens’ Advisory Committee – This committee is a
liaison for Gulfport Seniors to City Council pertaining to senior
issues & ways to enhance the quality of life for seniors in the
community. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions,
Call (727) 893-1231.
Improv Show! – Tues., 4/14 @ 6:30 pm. Come laugh with
Gulfport’s very own improv group and support the growth of
performing arts in Gulfport.
Identity Theft & The Importance of Proper Document
Destruction – Thurs., 4/16 @ 3:30 pm. Learn how to protect
yourself against identity theft from Stetson’s Dept. of Elder Law.
Medication Safety Health Tips – Weds., 4/22 @ 2:00 pm. Join
Debi Dietrich at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy to learn general
medication safety tips and tips for avoiding medication errors.
Happy Birthday to You! – Fri., 4/24 @ 3:00 pm. A Birthday Party
with cake, games, & more for everyone. Provided by Robert Galban
with Family Focus Insurance.
Spring Fling – Weds., 4/29 @ 3:00 pm. Help us welcome Spring
with hotdogs, sides, pink lemonade, music, & dancing. LIMITED
SEATING AVAILABLE. MUST have a ticket PRIOR to
the event. Limit of 2 tickets per person.
Onsite Document Shredding Event
April 21st – 23rd
Stetson University College of Law invites you to shred unwanted
sensitive documents & protect yourself against identity theft. A
document shredding company will be at the Gulfport Senior Center
to provide free document disposal.
The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation, Inc. A registered 501 c (3) charitable non-profit organization that
exists to raise and distribute funds that support and enhance the
recreational, educational, social and health related programs and
services of The Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center.
Call (727) 893-1244
For information & to reserve your seat, call
GEMS at 727-893-2242
Thursday–4/9: The St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts
“Monet to Matisse-On the French Coast.” Ride with us to
witness this inspirational exhibit that explores nature and leisure,
harbors and working ports, as well as geographic specificity and
artistic allure of the coasts. Space is limited. Reserve your seat by
4/3. GEMS members $16 / Non-Members $18. Price includes
roundtrip transportation, parking, and admission.
Friday – 4/24 (Evening Trip): Biff-Burger Drive-In. Travel
back to the good old days as you grab a bite to eat & enjoy the
longest running Car Cruise in Florida from Hot Rods to Classic Cars,
live music, and fun for all at Biff-Burger Drive-In. Space is limited.
Reserve your seat by 4/17. GEMS members $6/Non-Members $8.
Price includes roundtrip transportation.
5501 27th Avenue S.
Gulfport, FL 33707
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Important Phone Numbers:
Event Line – (727) 893-5657
Rachel, Senior Center Supervisor – (727) 893-1231
Joe, Senior Center Coordinator – (727) 893-2237
GEMS – (727) 893-2242
Lobby – (727) 893-2259
Fitness Center – (727) 893-1108
Neighborly Care Network – (727) 344-2111
Fax – (727) 893-1112
Important Notice: Must be a registered Senior
Center member with information renewed annually
to participate in the listed programs.
Membership is easy and free for all individuals 50 years of
age or older.
GULFPORT SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES SPONSORED BY:
CITY OF GULFPORT
www.mygulfport.us,AREA AGENCY OF AGING OF PASCO-PINELLAS, INC. www.aaapp.org,
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us, and GULFPORT
MULTIPURPOSE SENIOR CENTER FOUNDATION, INC. www.gulfportseniorfoundation.org