Senior Calendar

JUNE 7

It’s all about the ladies during the Women’s Day Extravaganza hosted by One Senior Place in Altamonte Springs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at 715 Douglas Ave. Visit OneSeniorPlace.com or call 407-949-6733.

JUNE 8

"Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers" will provide answers to questions that people may have when caring for someone who is in the early or middle stages of dementia. This free event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church.

JUNE 15

Attend the elder abuse education and prevention symposium on June 15 at One Senior Place, 715 Douglas Ave., in Altamonte Springs. There are three seminars: Alzheimer's disease at 9 a.m., a medical look at behavioral problems at 10 a.m. and identify theft at 11 a.m.

JUNE 20

"Shifting from Defense to Offense in the Med Mal War" is at 6:30 p.m. on June 20 at Florida Hospital's Werner Auditorium. To RSVP call 407-303-1700.

JUNE 22

There will be hospice volunteer training at the Cornerstone Hospice Office, 8009 S. Orange Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22, and Friday, June 29. Call 407-256-2033.

ONGOING

As part of the Counsel for Caregivers Seminar Series, Alison Issen, MS, RN, LMHC - Patient and Family Counseling at MD Anderson Center, Orlando, presents "When mama ain't happy.” Presentations are at 10:30 a.m. on June 12 at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, and at 12:10 p.m. on June 21 at the downtown Orlando Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Third Floor, Albertson Room, Orlando. To RSVP to these free events, email [email protected] or call 407-836-7446.

Free training for families caring for older adults with Alzheimer’s is now available through Home Instead Senior Care. Online e-learning modules are available at HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com

MAITLAND SENIOR CENTER EVENTS

The Maitland Senior Center is located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. The schedule is subject to change without notice. Call 407-539-6251 or visit itsmymaitland.com

Are you interested in art, history, health and entertainment? Then join us on the first and third Tuesday of every month (June 19 this month) at 1 p.m. for our Senior Speaker Series! Each month we will cover a broad range of topics that everyone will enjoy.

Canine Companions for Independence will be here on June 19 to speak about their amazing program. Volunteer puppy raiser Jim Seibert will talk about his role in this program and you will be able to meet one of the puppies. Refreshments will be served.

Do you like to knit or crochet? Do you like making new friends and sharing your favorite patterns? Then join our new Knit & Crochet group at 10 a.m. every Monday and Friday in June. Bring your current project and have some fun!

The next AARP Driver Safety program class will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 13. Certificate of completion of the course is good for a possible car insurance discount that is renewable every three years. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Make checks or money orders payable to AARP; no cash is accepted. Please bring a lunch. Call 407-539-6251 to reserve a seat in the class, as seating is limited to 10 people.

Join us on Thursday, June 21, at 12:45 p.m. for Bunko! Come play for fun and win prizes.

Join Audrey every Tuesday in June at 10:30 a.m. for Line Dance Lessons. Class is 90 minutes and perfect for both beginner and intermediate dancers. Cost of the class is $4 to the teacher.

Join us every Monday and Friday in June at 1 p.m. to see your favorite movies! Check our calendar online to see what movies are showing in June.

Join John every Monday, Thursday and Friday in June at 9 a.m. for Yoga. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your own mat. Cost of the class is $2 to the teacher.

Join us every Monday in June at 1 p.m. for our Conversational French group. Spend some time chatting with others and making new friends. Must be fluent in French to participate.

Join Esther every Tuesday in June at 9 a.m. for Tai Chi classes. Cost of the class is $2 to the teacher.

Join us every Tuesday in June at 1 p.m. for our Conversational Spanish group. Spend some time chatting with others and making new friends. Must be fluent in Spanish to participate.

Join Donna every Thursday in June at 11:30 a.m. for Chair Yoga. Cost of the class is a $2 donation to the teacher.

Join Ann every Friday in June for Recorder classes. Beginning classes are held at 12:30 p.m. and intermediate classes are held at 1 p.m. Lessons are free. Please call the Senior Center at 407-539-6251 for specifics on this class.

The Maitland Senior Center presents a program for elders on the second Friday of the month (June 8 and July 13) that is staffed by counselors from S.H.I.N.E. (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). The program provides free unbiased counseling about Medicare, Medigap, HMOs, Medicaid, prescriptions drug plans and long term care. Visit FloridaSHINE.org