VOICE OF THE AGES
Senior Centers The Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point (SCSEFP), administered by the City of Miramar, operates two senior centers designed for those who are 60 years of age or older. The Sunset Lakes location can be found in West Miramar, while the Multi-Service Complex is located in Historic Miramar. Both senior center locations offer a wide array of services such as counseling and support groups, information and referral services, health and wellness, recreational activities and hot lunch provided by Sterling Group Foods.
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
senior Spotlight
Senior SPOTLIGHT Genevieve Albert is one of the most dedicated senior volunteers at the South Central Southeast Focal Point Senior Center. She migrated to the states from Haiti. Genevieve was determined to learn English and started attending the Basic English class offered at the senior center. Besides making strides with learning a new language Genevieve wanted to help her peers. She became a volunteer at the center and it has been the highlight of Genevieve’s membership. You can count on Genevieve to always have a smile on her face and going above and beyond to help everyone. Genevieve is admired for her continuous dedication, and we are grateful to have her at the SCSEFP.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Assistance Programs
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Tree of Life + Advisory Council
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Upcoming Events
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Recreation + Leisure + Trips
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Health & Wellness
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Social Worker Corner
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Counseling + Presentations
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Living Long 90 Years Strong
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Senior Snapshots
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Senior Spotlight
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Anyone 60 years of age or older is eligible for FREE membership at the center. Call and make an appointment to learn more about the benefits of membership. multi-service complex 954-889-2719 sunset lakes 954-602-3347
ACCREDITATION SCSEFP, administered by the City of Miramar, is well established as a professionally managed program providing relevant and vital resources for older adults. Accreditation strengthens its position as a leader in promoting positive aging and serves as official recognition that a senior center is meeting its mission utilizing a nationally accepted and professional approach. The program is partially funded through the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County (AAABC) with Federal, State and local funds. It serves residents 60 years of age and older of the Southcentral and Southeast Sectors of Broward County.
Genevieve Albert
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ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
EMERGENCY HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EHEAP) This program assists low-income households with people age 60 and older who are experiencing a home energy crisis. Proof of income and energy emergency is required.
FOOD PANTRY
ADG E S BOOTS & B
The City of Miramar Food Pantry is a partnership with our community to ensure residents and their families receive food assistance to meet their immediate needs. When they visit the pantry, residents may receive a variety of shelf stable food items such as soup, rice, oatmeal, peanut butter, juice, and canned vegetables, upon availability.
MIRAMAR ASSISTING SENIORS in their HOMES (MASH) The Miramar Assisting Seniors in their Homes (MASH) is an emergency assistance program designed to alleviate a crisis. This program is for income eligible households with persons over the age of 60 who reside in the City of Miramar. Proof of income and crisis situation is required. Limited funds are available for this program.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION The Miramar Senior Transportation Program is designed to provide transportation services for the members of our senior centers. The service is door-to-door and is wheelchair accessible. The program provides the following transportation services; daily transportation to and from both senior centers, medical appointments, pick-up for prescriptions or pharmaceutical needs, grocery shopping at local supermarkets, planned recreational trips, special events, libraries, malls, theaters, lunch outings and more. Doctor appointments must be scheduled during program hours. Transportation Information: 954-889-2719
SERVING HEALTH INSURANCE NEEDS OF ELDERS (SHINE)
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SHINE is a free program offered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Area Agency on Aging of Broward County. Trained volunteers assist with health insurance questions, Medicare and Medicaid, by providing confidential one-on-one counseling and information. For an appointment, please call 954-745-9779. PAGE 3
TREE OF LIFE
MIRAMAR SENIOR CENTER TREE OF LIFE Celebration of life comes in many forms. Be a part of the excitement and celebrate your memories supporting our “Tree of Life.” The Tree of Life provides an excellent way to create a lasting memory of moments like milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or to honor those you hold dear. The purchase of a leaf, dove, or a brick on the Tree of Life will allow you to permanently record a special memory of someone who has made an impact in your life or promote your business/organization as a partner in the provision of quality senior services.
Senior Membership Appreciation
BENEFITS OF PURCHASING
dove: $250
gold leaf: $150
Inscription of choice, recognition on the City’s website, 3-month honorable mention in the Senior Center Newsletter “Voice of Ages.”
Inscription of choice and an exclusive location on the tree.
brick: $200
bronze leaf: $100
Inscription of choice, 3-month honorable mention in the Senior Center Newsletter “Voice of Ages.”
silver leaf: $125 Inscription of choice and a premiere location on the tree. Inscription of choice and a premiere location on the tree.
SOUTHCENTRal/SOUTHEAST FOCAL POINT ADVISORY COUNCIL The Southcentral/Southeast Focal Point Senior Center Advisory Council is comprised of active members. The council creates an atmosphere that encourages adults to use their skills, while developing their potential for continued involvement in their communities. The Advisory Council promotes independent living for senior adults, so as to maintain their visibility and contributions within the community. The Advisory Council helps with the implementation of nutrition, recreational activities, entertainment, educational, informational programs, health and wellness programs that are designed to overcome the patterns of isolation and depression. Listed are the current council members.
President: Joan Dickenson Vice President: Edwina Davenport Secretary: Alvalia Ellis Treasurer: Katie Davis Carlton Marston Carmen Williams Collin Burke Eleanor Lawrence Elsa Sanchez Esther Rivera Joan Solomon Nina Lorigan Una Burrell Veronica Delph
Thanksgiving
Advisory Meeting Dates Mondays: January 8th, February 12th, March 11th : 12:30 PM — 2:00 PM SENIOR PROGRAM AMBASSADORS
New to the center? Unsure of what to do and whom to speak to. Our program ambassadors can help you with that. Barbara Brathwaite (English) Elsa Sanchez (Spanish) Margaret James (Creole)
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MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
upcoming Events tuesday
jan 2 12:30 pm
thursday
feb 8
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year’s Toast Valentine’s Dance Multi-Service Complex Multi-Service Complex
tickets $35
thursday
thursday
thursday
12:30 pm - tbd Black History Celebration
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Chalupa Tournament
feb 22 mar 14 mar 28 12:30 pm - tbd 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Multi-Service Complex Multi-Service Complex Multi-Service Complex
thursday, february 1, 2024 • 10AM
Happy Harvest
Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater 16801 Miramar Parkway, Miramar, FL 33027 for more information, contact sean walters at 954-602-4180 or stwalters@miramarfl.gov
special trips
tuesday
march 19 ticket price $15 per person
notices Monday, January 1st, 2024 new year’s day Monday, January 15th, 2024 martin luther king day Monday, February 19th, 2024 president’s day PAGE 12
thursday
feb 29
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Multi-Service Complex
For more information on upcoming trips and special trips contact 954-889-2719
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MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
recreation + leisure morning mingle
sterling group foods
Jump start your morning with a meet & greet.
Balanced lunches are served on weekdays at 12:00 pm to registered participants.
monday-friday 8:30 am - 9:30 am breakfast 9:00 am
are you game?
Let’s Play bingo
Singing in harmony with Mr. Charlie Hudson at the Multi-Service Complex.
Domino Tournament
fridays 10:00 am
game time
Let’s get game ready for some friendly rivalry and competition. Come join us for POKENO, cards, dominoes, and much more.
Play to WIN!
mondays, wednesdays & fridays 10:00 am
mondays 12:30 pm
tuesdays 10:00 am
Sewing
craft therapy Enjoy the arts through therapy.
sing-a-long (MSC)
senior trivia monday-friday (ssl) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
wednesdays (msc) 12:30 pm tuesdays (ssl) 1:30 pm
class wednesdays (ssl) 12:30 pm
table tennis No matter what you call it table tennis or ping pong, it’s a game that people love to play.
tuesday (msc) 12:30 pm
Oldies but Goodies mondays (ssl) 12:30 pm
presentation
Let’s Talk About It: How to get your affairs in order Multi-Service Complex
wednesday , march 6th 2024, 11:00 am—12:00 pm Presented by Dr. Rosalyn Roker
TRIPS TRIP SIGN-UP: Sign up for one or more of our trips Mondays weekly.*
january 2nd Bank Trip 9th Super Walmart 11th Post Office/Big Lots (MSC)/Burlington (SSL) 16th Festival Flea Market 18th Lunch @ Flannigans 23rd Gulfstream Casino 25th Swap Shop 30th Pembroke Commons (MSC)/Target (SSL) PAGE PAGE66
february
march
6th Bank Trip 13th Super Walmart 20th Miramar Plaza (MSC) Ross/5Below (SSL) 26th Miccosukee Casino 27th Post Office/Big Lots (MSC) Beall’s Outlet (SSL) 29th Presidente (MSC)/Aldi’s (SSL)
5th Bank Trip 7th Walmart 12th Festival Flea Market 21st Lunch @ Chowtime 26th Post Office/Big Lots (MSC) T.J.Maxx/Dollar Tree (SSL)
✪ Grocery Shopping on Wednesdays ✪
*Trips are subject to change
Fire ‘N Dezire SBC Stiletto Breast Cancer Walk PAGE 11
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
HEALTH & WELLNESS Classes Aerobics Standing o mondays (msc) 10:30 am o fridays (msc) 9:30 am Chair ot uesdays (msc) 9:30 am o wednesdays (msc) 9:30 am
Blood pressure checks o fridays 1:00 pm
Fantastic Fitness
strength training
mindfulness in motion
Yoga
om ondays, tuesdays, wednesdays (ssl) 11:00 am
o mondays (ssl) 12:30 pm o fridays (msc) 1:30 pm
Muscle & Flow
o mondays (msc) 12:30 pm o fridays (ssl) 11:00 am
o tuesdays & fridays (msc) 10:30 am Mat/Standing o mondays (msc)
9:30 am
Chair o wednesdays (msc) 1:30 pm
Walk with Ease an exercise program designed by the Arthritis Foundation to help get you in shape. The program helps seniors walk safely and comfortable, improves flexibility, increases strength, and reduces pain. Classes are 1 hour, 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 15 participants per session.
multi-service complex january 9,10,11,16,17,18,23,24,25,30,31 february 1,6,7,8,13,14,15
Sunset Lakes january 8,10,11, *16,17,18,22,24,25,29,31 february 1,5,7,8,12,14,15
new cycle march 5,6,7,12,13,14,19,20,21,26,27,28 ends april 11th
new cycle march 4,6,7,11,13,14,18,20,21,25,27,28 ends april 11th *Date changes due to senior center event or holiday
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is low impact Sunset Lakes physical activity program designed to reduce pain and feb 5,12, *20,26 march 4,11,18,25 decrease stiffness. Routines in this program are gentle *Date changes due to senior center event or holiday range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every level. This workshop is 1 hour each week for 8 weeks. Pre-registration is required. presentation
march is national nutrition month
sunset lakes tuesday, march 26 12:30pm - 1:30pm
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multi-service complex wednesday, march 27 12:30pm - 1:30pm
multi-service complex monday, march 25 12:30pm - 1:30pm
sunset lakes friday, march 29 11:00am - 12:00pm
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MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
MULTI-SERVICE COMPLEX + SUNSET LAKES
Social Worker corner
counseling & presentations counseling groups young at heart
Join us for a lighthearted discussion on life experiences and the importance of connection and engagement.
thursdays 10:30 am
Introducing Our Social Work Team to Our Valued Community: Our team is fluent in Creole, English, and Spanish. We’re here to offer emotional support and connect you with vital community resources. Your well-being is our priority, and we’re here to walk this journey with you. Have you ever wondered what a social worker does?
Social Work Insights Social Work is the helping profession, dedicated to enhancing the well-being and addressing both basic and complex needs of all individuals. Social Work strives to enrich lives, address well-being concerns, and promote the empowerment of both individuals and communities as its central objectives. The colors chosen to embody Social Work include blue, signifying trust; green, denoting growth; and purple, representing dignity. Collectively, these colors epitomize the fundamental values of social work, underscoring the dedication and commitment of social workers to aiding those in need. I am the last defense, the lone voice, a fighter, a listener, and a helper, say it loud, say it proud, We are Social Workers! “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller U.S. author, educator, and disability rights advocate.
hot topics
Interested in what’s new and trending? Join us for an interactive discussion on important domestic and international issues facing our nation.
tuesdays (ssl) 12:30 pm tuesdays (msc) 1:30 pm
aerobics of the mind
Take charge of your mental fitness! Exercise your brain and improve your memory.
fridays (ssl) 12:30 pm fridays (msc) 1:30 pm
brain antics
Ready for a new challenge? This class is no funny business! Take charge of interactive exercises that build and improve memory.
wednesdays 12:30 pm
S.E.E.K.
SENIOR ENRICHMENT/ ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
It’s never too late to attain new skills and accumulate knowledge. Come and be enriched with creative visualization, resources and of course, fun!
mondays 1:30 pm
social worker presentations
monday
jan 22 @ 1:30 pm monday
feb 26 @ 1:30 pm monday
mar 18 @ 1:30 pm
Creating YOUR vision for the new year: Manifesting your life! Do you want to learn how to add more value to your life. Come join the discussion to gain some practices to live more positively.
How to Know When You Love Someone
Want to know what love is? Join our discussion to learn about what love is and is not.
What does equality mean to me?
Do you want to learn how to empower yourself? Come join the discussion and find your inner voice.
Gaining Momentum
A Social Worker Column titled “Dear Social Worker” (our take on Dear Abby) Interactive groups featuring prizes Guest Presenters
Join us for exciting new experiences and help contribute to the growth of our program. Stay connected for updates. PAGE8
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JANUARY • FEBRUARY • MARCH
OUR social SERVICES PROGRAMS Adult Day Care Center
CITY OFFICIALS
Miramarvels Early Childhood Academy
Mayor Wayne M. Messam
Senior Services
Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis
Youth and Family Outreach
The various programs were established by the City of Miramar in October 2002 to empower individuals, to improve and enhance their quality of life. We strive to offer reliable, professional, friendly and culturally sensitive programs to meet the needs of the entire community. For more information, visit us online: www.miramarfl.gov.
City Commissioners Winston F. Barnes Maxwell B. Chambers Yvette Colbourne
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Cable Channels:
miramar fire department: 954-438-1222 miramar police department: 954-602-4000 miramar helpline: 954-602-help or 954-602-4357 first call for help: 211 or 954-537-0211 abuse hotline: 1-800-962-2873
area agency on aging broward county: 954-745-9779 consumer hotline: 1-800-435-7352 lawyer referral-statewide: 1-800-342-8011 medicare hotline: 1-800-633-4227
publication 2024, issue 1
SOUTHCENTRAL/SOUTHEAST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER
VOICE AGES OF THE
City Manager Dr. Roy Virgin
comcast channel 78 (east miramar) adelphia channel 16 (west miramar) Online:
www.miramarfl.gov
ACCOLADES
Excellence Award
presented by National Council on Aging
2017 & 2018 Healthy Weight Community Champion
presented by Florida Department of Health Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
Florence R. Goldmann Award 2018 presented by the Florida Association of Senior Centers
Community Spirit Award presented by the Broward League of Cities
For volunteer opportunities call 954-889-2719
multi-service complex senior center 6700 miramar parkway miramar, fl 33023 phone: 954-889-2719
ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY OF MIRAMAR
sunset lakes senior center 2801 sw 186th avenue miramar, fl 33029 phone: 954-602-3347