Senior Calendar

MARCH 7

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a guardian? Learn more at Seniors First’s quarterly training class scheduled for Thursday, March 7, at their main office, 5395 L.B. McLeod Road in Orlando. Please call 407-297-9980 to request a registration form.

MARCH 13

Residents living in and around the Winter Park community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church will host Life Line Screening on March 13. The site is located at 5300 Old Howell Branch Road in Winter Park. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-800-697-9721 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

MARCH 16-17

If you’re waiting for free admission to Leu Gardens, your wait is over. During their annual plant sale admission to the gardens is free! Visit Leu Gardens on Saturday, March 16, or Sunday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leu Gardens is located at 1920 N. Forrest Ave. in Orlando. For more information call 407-246-2620.

MARCH 20

The public is invited to attend a symposium with the U.S. Surgeon General and four past U.S. Surgeons General, who will be speaking on women’s health issues. This free event is Wednesday, March 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon with registration at 10 a.m., and will be held at Florida Hospital’s Werner Auditorium, 601 E. Rollins St. in Orlando. To register, visit fhdls.org

ONGOING

Through April 16, AARP will be offering free tax assistance Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Maitland Senior Center, located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. Assistance is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the last person will be helped at 3:30 p.m. Individuals should bring all appropriate tax information with them. Call the Senior Center Office at 407-539-6251 for more information.

The AARP Foundation offers free, individualized tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers, with an emphasis on serving elders. To find a location near you, visit aarp.org

The “news” page of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs includes the latest on budget recommendations, Medicaid managed care changes, and more. Visit the page at elderaffairs.state.fl.us

Learn basic skills to become a more effective caregiver at this free series, which is offered on four consecutive Fridays – March 8, 15, 22, and 29 – from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information visit adrcares.org to download the flyer. The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center will provide care for your loved one while you attend the classes.

As of Jan. 1 the Elder Helpline has changed. All senior related calls for Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Brevard counties should be directed to the Senior Resource Alliance. For information on senior services, please call 407-514-1800 or 1-800-96-ELDER (3-5337).