Here is what you need to know for our upcoming Senior Scholars classes: UPDATE: COMPUTER EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES: Staying Connected. By John Shuffleberger Wednesdays, 10:00AM-12:00PM (beginning February 22nd). This course is designed to assist older adults with the challenges of learning the tools of social media. Computer literacy is essential to being connected in … Read more
Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center presents 2023 Annual Open Enrollment for Medicare 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2022 College Heights United Methodist Church 934 South Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803 Join us in person or via Zoom to get answers from our Medicare experts: Why do those TV ads say Medicare people can “get money back?” How … Read more
To seniors and families: As we rejoice in the decrease in the number of new Covid-19 cases, we need to be aware of the fact that the organism is still in our environment. It is best to continue to wear your masks in public and consider the booster vaccines which are available for seniors and … Read more
You have been asking, so here they are!!! Select the class or classes you wish to view, and email your selection(s) to: rathsrconnextions@gmail.com We will send you a confirmation email, and then email the Zoom Class link to you a day or two prior to the class(s). We hope you enjoy them. Schedule for Senior … Read more
COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABILITY 8/11/2021 For in formation on walk-in and appointment vaccine availability, please visit the Polk County Department’s Covid-19 resource web page HERE. COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION: 4/22/2021 This notice is taken from the Polk County, Florida, Health Department website: “The Florida Department of Health in Polk County, in partnership with Polk County Board … Read more
PANDEMIC As older adults face changes and adaptation to life- Covid-19 arrives. This viral pandemic alters daily activities and interferes with adaptation. As we socially distance, wear masks, do not interact with family and friends, life changes occur. As social beings we normally interact with others and frequently participate in activities in our communities. The … Read more
UPDATE ON COVID-19 VACCINE 3/4/2021 UPDATE: Good afternoon, As we are fielding numerous calls about how to get a vaccine, I wanted to recap what we know based on the changes this week. Recap of what we know at this point: On Monday Governor DeSantis issued a new executive order expanding eligibility of the vaccine … Read more
Virtual Senior Gems presentation for family caregivers on Friday, December 18th, at 10AM given by Ginny Wolfe, Educator for Senior Helpers. Senior Gems “takes a positive approach to Alzheimer’s and dementia care, focusing on what they can do instead of what they cannot do.” If you are interested, email Sandie at Sandie@fpclakeland.org or call … Read more
HOUSING ISSUES TO BE AIRED Lakeland residents are invited to share their stories of difficult apartment hunts and housing discrimination with city officials on Tuesday. Lakeland is holding a virtual Fair Housing Forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday for residents to share the obstacles they have faced trying to find a home. The event will be hosted on GoToMeeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/172080645. Individuals … Read more
