SENIOR RECREATION CENTER July 2022 Newsletter Contact the Senior ...

& SENIOR RECREATION CENTER

July 2022 Newsletter Contact the Senior Recreation Center at:

(352) 265-9040 5701 NW 34th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32653



**SENIOR RECREATION CENTER UPDATE**

The center has resumed operations following the approval from UF Health Shands and the City of Gainesville. Several new protocols are required for staff and participants to minimize the transmission of the coronavirus. These protocols will follow state and local guidance, as well as recommendations from

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For the health, safety and well-being of all, recommendations include the following:

? Face coverings will continue to be recommended. ? Physical distancing will continue to be recommended. ? Personal protective equipment stations will be arranged throughout the center. ? Smaller classroom capacities are recommended. ? We recommend all seniors bring a water bottle to fill and use instead of drinking directly from the

water fountain. ? Congregate meals will continue to be home-delivered or occur in a drive-thru manner until further

notice.

Additional protocols are in place and will be communicated to all prior to entering and posted throughout the building.

We are here for you with your safety in mind. Thank you again for your patience. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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**UPCOMING EVENTS/REMINDERS**

**ATTENTION - 4th of July: The Senior Recreation Center will be closed in observance of the 4th of July Holiday!**

**NEW ? Ring Toss Game: Check in with the front desk if you're interested in reserving the equipment to play!**

Contact Phil Buskirk at 352-317-7538 for more information on how to play!

**ElderCare of Alachua County is recruiting volunteers to help our team with Meals on Wheels deliveries, Senior Center daily operations and Al'z Place support - We Need your help! **

Please contact Nick Hauzer at 352-265-8739 or email Nhau0001@shands.ufl.edu for more information on how to get involved!

**Check out the links below for information on playing Pickleball at Northside Park!**

**REMINDER- ZOOM: You must download Zoom at to your computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone in order to participate in the virtual programs available.

To learn more about Zoom and how to join a meeting please visit,

**REMINDER- Payments: For your convenience, clients can now choose the option of receiving their monthly invoice electronically, as well as the ability to pay your invoice online. In order to enroll in electronic invoicing, please call 352-265-8739 and provide your email address. **REMINDER- COVID-19 Vaccinations:

Elder Options is able to give people rides to vaccine or booster appointments or help arrange an in-home appointment with the Alachua County department of health. vaccine@

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**REMINDER- SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Counseling: SHINE provides free, unbiased, and confidential health insurance counseling through a network of volunteer counselors. SHINE Counselors empower Florida seniors and the disabled to make informed healthcare choices. Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions, need information, and would like to speak to a SHINE counselor?

Email: shine@ or call the Elder Helpline for individual counseling at 1-800963-5337.

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**REMINDER- is a place for active older adults to learn, connect and share with peers in small intimate classes. They offer free classes for all types of interests via zoom. Use coupon code "EO" to access all classes for free. The classes are free at first without the code, but then a paywall comes in.

**REMINDER- is a website which provides information for seniors to stay active and mobile

**REMINDER- Amazon Smile: A simple way for you to support ElderCare of Alachua County at no cost to you! When you shop at Amazon Smile, you'll find the same vast selection and shopping experience as Amazon, with the added benefit of a 0.5% donation of your eligible purchase to ElderCare! ElderCare supports the Meals on Wheels, Al'z Place adult day care center, the Independence with Low Vision Program, home-based services and the Senior Recreation Center.

Click on the link to add the Amazon Smile feature! smile.ch/59-3051104 **REMINDER- Senior Care Living Resource: Check out this detailed and thorough information for families and senior citizens who are researching available care options and programs that can help maintain their independence and quality of life. This free resource provides comprehensive information on topics like financial support and care options that are available in every city and state across the country. **REMINDER- CCOA (Community Coalition for Older Adults) Monthly Meeting - 2nd Friday of Every Month at 10:00AM (unless otherwise notified) - Topics discussed: health, art, exercise, affordable housing, travel, livable communities, AARP articles, history, home and car sharing, retirement and community announcements. Join the community and stay connected! Follow us on Facebook! open to all parties interested in the wellbeing of seniors and our greater community. Please invite your friends, health care providers, and stake holders in senior well-being to join us! Please email Eldercare@shands.ufl.edu for more information! **REMINDER ? DOEA Newsletter Please enjoy this resource of the Livable Communities Newsletter from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. This, and past issues of the newsletter, can also be found here on our website. Please feel free to share with your network.

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If you would like to subscribe to receive future newsletters, you may do so by clicking on LivableFL@ and typing "Subscribe" in the subject line.

**REMINDER- Check out this resource from the University of Florida College of Nursing 4th Year Students: This program was created as a course requirement for NUR 4636C Clinical Reasoning and Personalized Care: Population Health during our RN to BSN program. It's intended purpose is to help educate, screen, and assist the elderly community of Alachua County regarding food insecurity issues because of social isolation and/or fears related to COVID-19 exposure. It is informational only- should you need nutritional assistance during this time, please reach out to ElderCare of Alachua County at 352-265-9040. Click here to view the Food Insecurity eBooklet! **REMINDER- Wi-Fi hotspots: Alachua County residents can check out mobile Wi-Fi hotspots starting April 1, 2021. Library cardholders can check out hotspots to connect to the Internet on computers, smartphones, and other devices. Up to five devices can connect to the hotspot at one time and there are no data plan fees or data limits. Service is dependent on the availability of the T-Mobile network where the hotspot is being used. Mobile hotspots can be reserved in our online catalog. Hotspots check out for seven days and can be returned to any library branch.

This service is generously supported by the Alachua County Library District Foundation. Visit for more information. **Check out this resource for information on storage for aging adults** As I'm sure you already know, seniors often have unique needs, and the same can be said for their storage unit requirements. We recently created a guide on everything people need to know about storage facilities for aging adults. You can view the guide here: . **NEW ? City of Gainesville Website Testing Workshop! Thursday, July 14th from 10:00am-11:00am

The City of Gainesville has recently redesigned the City government website with the objective of making it easier for all neighbors to find information and engage with their community. We are currently testing the website with various neighbor segments for their feedback. Contact John Yohan at JohnJY@ for more information!

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