Support Services
Committee On Aging
This Committee assists in projecting the
needs of Dunedin’s aging population and
helps promote programs to meet those
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 Protection
Home Improvement Theft
Your home is a valuable financial asset,
so it’s important to be cautious when
hiring someone to work on it. Learn how
to find a competent, reliable, licensed
contractor. Presented by Pinellas County
Consumer Protection.
Tuesday October 29 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
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 Consumer Protection.
Tuesday November 19 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Health & Wellness (continued)
Diabetes & Nutrition
Learn the different types of diabetes,
complications of the disease, tests
used to diagnose it, how it affects blood
sugar (glucose) and tips to help manage
it, including medication, nutrition and
activity. Presented by Ben Love, P.A. of
AMA Medical Group.
Tuesday November 5 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Osteoporosis & Nutrition
Learn the first sign of osteoporosis, how
it’s diagnosed, how to prevent bone
loss/fractures and what treatments
are available. Presented by Dr. Fana-
Souchet of AMA Medical Group.
Tuesday December 3 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Insurance
Medicare 101
Learn about your current options for
Medicare, Advantage Plans and Part D.
Presented by SHINE counselors.
Tuesday September 24 10 - 11 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
(Part D)
Prescription drugs can be costly. Learn
about Medicare Part D, when to qualify,
financial costs and how to choose the right
plan. Presented by SHINE counselors.
Tuesday October 15 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Medicaid Q&A
Finally, answers to your Medicaid
questions. Find out the legal way to
avoid being impoverished by nursing
home costs and how to save your assets,
house, car and way of life and still obtain
long-term nursing care. Presented by
Sean W. Scott, Elder Law Attorney.
Tuesday November 12 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Health & Wellness
Prediabetes and Diabetes
Management
Get a clear understanding and learn the
many health issues related to diabetes.
Bring questions and share knowledge
with others.
Mondays (No Sept) 10:30 am - 12 pm
$3 / $4 per class Act#: HAC08043
Hale Senior Activity Center
Senior Health Screenings
Receive a free health screening from a
local health provider. No appointment
needed; first-come, first-served.
50+ yrs
• Blood Pressure Check
by Manor Care
1st Tuesday of the month 9 am
• Ear Wax Removal & Hearing Test
by Digital Hearing Solutions
2nd Tuesday of the month 9 am
• Leg Vein Screening
by United Vein Centers
3rd Tuesday of the month 9 am
• Spinal Screening
by Spinal Corrections
4th Tuesday of the month 9 am
by Arden Courts
1st Wednesday of the month 11:30 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
Heart Disease & Nutrition
Learn tips to stay healthy and the risk
factors of heart disease related to high
blood pressure, high cholesterol and
diabetes. Presented by Dr. Dones of
AMA Medical Group.
Tuesday October 8 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
10 Caregiving Survival Tips
Tip #1: Maintain a sense of humor.
Keeping your sense of humor while things
quickly change can be key to maintaining
a caregiver’s health. Learn to navigate
community resources, take time for yourself
and re-establish friendships - all while
maintaining your sense of humor. Presented
by Kelly Siegal of Empath Health.
Tuesday October 22 10 am
$ Free
Hale Senior Activity Center
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