ElderCare of Alachua County http://eldercare.ufandshands.org UF Academic Health Center Mon, 14 May 2012 03:11:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Memorial Day Picnic for Senior Recreation Center Members http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2012/05/13/memorialdaypicnic/ http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2012/05/13/memorialdaypicnic/#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 20:25:52 +0000 Amanda Austin http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=94 photo of the Alachua County Senior Recreation CenterA special invitation to the Senior Recreation Center Members: Come join us for a day of entertainment, fun and food at the Senior Recreation Center! Entertainment, hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. Please bring a side dish or beverage.

Space is limited so please RSVP: http://www.sign​upgenius.com/go​/30E0B4BABA728A​46-memorial. Due to parking, space is limited to 300 Senior Recreation Center members.
ElderCare of Alachua County provides rich and enjoyable programming and special events  for seniors (60 & older)  in the regional area at the Senior Recreation Center. The building was completed during the summer of 2011 and is the first of its kind in the area. It features nine classrooms, a teaching kitchen, a large multi-purpose room , a courtyard and patio, fitness room, game room and computer lab. For information about how to volunteer or how to participate in the new programs, please call ElderCare at 352.265.9040.
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  • Date: May 19, 2012
  • Time: Registration at 7:00am / Ride Begins at 8:00am
  • Location: Gainesville & Flemington Start Points Available
  • For more information click HERE or Register Now! 

Family Fun Event – Memory Shuffle

  • Walk 1-3 miles along the Hawthorne Trail
  • Kids Activities are sponsored by O2B Kids and Sun Country Sports Center.  Activities include: Bounce House, Balloons, Face Painting, Hula Hoops, Jump Rope, Balloon Toss and much more.
  • Cost is $25 per family and includes lunch, activities and a tote bag (while supplies last)
  • Click HERE to register for the Family Fun Event – Memory Shuffle!

 Pedal Off Party

Join the Pedal Off celebration on Friday, May 18th between 5:00pm and 7:30pm located at the Senior Recreation Center (5701 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32653).

  • Enjoy gourmet snacks, wine & beer
  • Pick up your or register for the Ride to Remember event at pre-registration prices!

Thank you for your support!

Anthony Clarizio, ElderCare of Alachua County executive director, said the event helps Al’z Place provide client-centered programs and therapeutic opportunities that are not covered by state funding.

“We’re fortunate to have a center like this for adults in our community, and I think that we should do everything we can to maintain these valuable services,” Clarizio said.

]]> http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2012/04/09/ride-to-remember/feed/ 0 Fitness Center Memberships Now Available http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2012/01/26/fitness-center-opening-in-january/ http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2012/01/26/fitness-center-opening-in-january/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:13:50 +0000 Andrea Godman http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=208 We are pleased to tell you that we are ready to open the fitness center.  You will notice that we do have an annual fitness membership fee of $60.00.  The fitness center hours  will be 8-5 with fitness staff are available from 8-12.  We will be increasing the staffing as the memberships dictate.  Please see the front desk for the fitness membership forms.

]]> http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2012/01/26/fitness-center-opening-in-january/feed/ 0 Senior Recreation Center Calendar http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/senior-recreation-center/senior-recreation-center-calendar/ http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/senior-recreation-center/senior-recreation-center-calendar/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:26:23 +0000 Amanda Austin http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=74 http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/senior-recreation-center/senior-recreation-center-calendar/feed/ 0 Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2011/08/31/meals-on-wheels-golf-tournament/ http://eldercare.ufandshands.org/2011/08/31/meals-on-wheels-golf-tournament/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:17:05 +0000 Amanda Austin http://shands-eldercare.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=65 Polish up the clubs and prepare to hit the links at the fourth annual Meals on Wheels Golf Tournament. Lunch is provided prior to tee off. Awards are given following 18 rounds at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit the Alachua County Meals on Wheels program which provides more than 300 meals for senior citizens in our area every day.

  • Date: Friday, November 18, 2011
  • Time: Registration at 10:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 12 p.m.
  • Location: Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club

To register or to learn more about sponsoring this fun event, please call ElderCare at 352.265.9040.

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