Support Services
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Community Involvement
Committee On Aging
This Committee assists in projecting the
needs of Dunedin’s aging population and
helps promote programs to meet these
needs, including: Senior Hall of Fame,
Elder Ready community assessment and
Communities for a Lifetime action plan.
4th Monday of the month 9 am
Hale Senior Activity Center
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering can be rewarding and fun!
Varied activities need your help and support.
Call Hale Senior Activity Center, (727) 298-3299.
Consumer & Law Protection
Making Charitable Donations
Donating to a worthy cause can be
rewarding but it’s important to know who
you are giving to and how the money will
be used. Learn how to research a charity
before you donate. Presented by Pinellas
County Office of Consumer Protection.
Tuesday November 6 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Scams - the Latest Out!
Crooks use clever schemes, tricks and
technology to defraud millions of people
targeting them to send money or personal
information. Learn about current scams
and how to protect yourself from falling
victim. Presented by Pinellas County
Office of Consumer Protection.
Tuesday December 11 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Play Bingo & Learn
Play bingo and learn
about Gulfcoast Legal
Services for older adults
and hear from an AARP representative
on the dangers of elder abuse and how
to recognize the signs. Prizes awarded.
Presented by Gulfcoast Legal Services
and AARP.
Tuesday December 4 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Health & Wellness (continued)
Prediabetes & Diabetes Management
Get a clear understanding and learn the
many health issues related to prediabetes
and diabetes. Bring questions and share
knowledge with others.
Mondays starting Sept 24 10:30 am - 12 pm
$3 / $4 per class Act#: HAC08043
Hale Senior Activity Center
Diabetes
Learn about the signs, symptoms and
the newest treatments for diabetes. Daily
diet, exercise and health complications
related to diabetes will also be discussed.
Presented by Dr. Faisel Syed.
Tuesday October 16 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
The food you eat and activities you engage
in affect your bone health. Learn simple
choices you can make to strengthen
and preserve your bones, safeguard
your health and keep you active on your
feet. Presented by ManorCare Health
Services of Palm Harbor.
Tuesday October 30 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Brain Fitness
Over time your brain changes, so join
us to exercise your brain. Graduate
this 8-week Neuroplasthetics Program
with increased attention, focus and
processing speed which contributes to
improved memory and driving skills.
Access Brain HQ, on online program
which gives you continuous feedback
on your progress, adjusts your needs
and performance and will continually
engage and challenge you. Hale Center
computer lab is available if needed.
Facilitated by Diana Goodwin, BayCare
Speech/Language Pathologist.
65-80 yrs Fridays, Aug 31 - Oct 19 1 - 3 pm
$20 (check made payable to BayCare at start of class)
Must enroll prior to class, call Diana, 461-8867
Hale Senior Activity Center
Health & Wellness (continued)
Alzheimer’s Support Group
A support group for family members,
caregivers or others interested in learning
more about Alzheimer’s disease.
Wednesdays 10 - 11 am
$ Free Hale Senior Activity Center
Aphasia Activity Group
Persons with Aphasia and their
caregivers are invited to join this program
led by Voices of Hope for Aphasia. Call
Jackie Hinckley at (727) 249-1953 or
email jackie@vohaphasia.org.
C.A.N. Activities: Thursdays, 10 am - 12 pm
Participate in Communication, Arts and Networking
Activities including games, arts & crafts, music and
other hands-on activities that support communication.
Conversation Group: Thursdays, 1 - 3 pm
Partake in supported conversation, short stories and
other language activities.
$2 / $3 per meeting, per day
Hale Senior Activity Center
Parkinson’s Support Group
Meetings help foster self-empowerment,
coping skills and socialization in a nonjudgmental
and encouraging atmosphere.
Includes physical, occupational and
speech exercises.
3rd Monday of the month 1 - 3:30 pm
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Fall Prevention Seminar
Have you ever experienced a loss of
balance or seen the devastating effects
of a fall on someone you know? Get a
unique insight to the causes of falls
among older adults and what you can do
to prevent them. Presented by Christine
Hamacher, Fall Prevention Coalition of
Better Living for Seniors Educator.
Tuesday September 18 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Tips for Caregivers
Caring for someone can be challenging
and unfamiliar, yet rewarding. Learn about
local resources through Empath Health,
seeking support, practicing self care and
well-being and other recommendations
to help guide you along the way.
Tuesday October 23 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Find Peace
through support groups
and seminars
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