ElderCare of Alachua County

The Mission of ElderCare of Alachua County is to be an advocate for the elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize independence, and enrich the quality of life for the seniors in Alachua County and north central Florida.

programs & SERVICES

Adult day care

Al’z Place

Al’z Place provides adult day care for people age 18+ with Alzheimer’s disease or severe memory impairment.

nutrition

Meals on Wheels

Offering congregate meal sites and home-delivered meals for seniors.

Health

Senior Recreation Center

Dedicated center where seniors can socialize, access services, participate in fun and educational activities, and stay engaged with their peers.

SUPPORT

Community Based Services

Person-centered assistance provided in the community.

vision

Independence with Low Vision

Provides training for adults and seniors who have experienced severe vision loss or blindness.

SUPPORT

Home Based Services

Assist individuals in performing instrumental activities of daily living.

upcoming events

Senior Recreation Center

Calendar

Jan 26
1. Card Players, Chess & Games etc.
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  9:00am to 5:00pm
2. Tai Chi Sequel
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  9:00am to 10:00am
3. Yoga
  
  Virtual & Multipurpose Room 123
  
  10:30am to 12:00pm
4. Chinese Mah Jong
  
  Room: Shands Room 131
  
  11:30am to 3:00pm
5. Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch)
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  11:30am to 1:00pm
6. Fyzical Therapy “Fight the Fall” Balance Program -CANCELLED FOR TODAY!
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  1:00pm to 2:30pm
7. Spanish Class
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  1:00pm to 2:30pm
8. UF Health Webinar: Get The Facts About Parkinson’s Disease
  
  Virtual
  
  1:30pm to 3:00pm
9. Knit & Crochet
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  2:30pm to 4:00pm
Jan 27
1. Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  9:00am to 4:00pm
2. Woodcarving & Whittling
  
  Room: Shands Room 131
  
  9:00am to 12:00pm
3. Parkinson’s Exercise Program
  
  Multipurpose Room 123
  
  11:00am to 12:00pm
4. Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch)
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  11:30am to 1:00pm
5. Virtual Dance for MS
  
  Virtual
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
6. Greeting Card Making Class
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
7. Tai Chi for Athritis
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
8. PTI Program: “Reapportionment – The Rules and the Game”
  
  Virtual
  
  2:30pm to 4:00pm
9. Pinochle
  
  SRC Library
  
  2:30pm to 4:30pm
10. Gainesville Table Tennis Open Play
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  3:00pm to 5:00pm
11. Virtual Encore Dancers Workshop (Through UF Arts in Medicine)
  
  Virtual
  
  3:00pm to 4:00pm
12. Private Event
  
  Room: Banquet Hall
  
  4:00pm to 10:00pm
Jan 28
1. BINGO
  
  Room: Shands Room 131
  
  9:30am to 12:00pm
2. Bid Whist
  
  Room: SRC Library
  
  10:00am to 1:00pm
3. Chair Yoga
  
  Multipurpose Room 123
  
  11:00am to 12:00pm
4. Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch)
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  11:30am to 1:00pm
5. Card Players & Games etc.
  
  Room: Shands Room 131 (Back Half)
  
  12:00pm to 5:00pm
6. Zumba Gold
  
  Multipurpose Room 123
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
7. Scrabble Club
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  1:00pm to 4:00pm
8. Virtual Dance for Life: For People with Movement Disorders (Program through UF Arts in Medicine)
  
  Virtual
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
9. The Art of Conversation Support Group
  
  Room: Shands Room 131 (Front Half)
  
  2:00pm to 3:00pm
Jan 31
1. Tai Chi Sequel
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  9:00am to 10:00am
2. Card Players & Games etc.
  
  Room: Shands Room 131 (Back Half)
  
  9:00am to 5:00pm
3. Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  9:00am to 4:00pm
4. Yoga
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  10:30am to 12:00pm
5. Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch)
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  11:30am to 1:00pm
6. Improving Life Skills Through Improv
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  2:00pm to 3:00pm
7. Virtual StorySong: Making Your Memories Into Music through UF Arts in medicine
  
  Virtual
  
  3:00pm to 5:00pm
8. COG Private Event
  
  4:00pm to 9:00pm
Feb 01
1. Needle Work Group
  
  Room: SRC Library
  
  9:00am to 11:00am
2. Laura Stewart Bridge Club
  
  Room: Shands Room 131
  
  9:30am to 2:00pm
3. Greeting Card Making Class
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  10:00am to 12:00pm
4. Parkinson’s Exercise Program
  
  Multipurpose Room 123
  
  11:00am to 12:00pm
5. Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch)
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  11:30am to 1:00pm
6. Dance for Lifelong Health (Through UF Arts in Medicine)
  
  Virtual
  
  11:30am to 12:30pm
7. Continental Canasta
  
  SRC Library
  
  1:00pm to 4:00pm
8. Tai Chi for Athritis
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
9. Parkinson’s Exercise Class
  
  Room: Fitness Center
  
  1:15pm to 2:00pm
10. Gainesville Table Tennis Open Play
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  3:00pm to 5:00pm

14th Annual ElderCare Fall Golf Tournament

November 19, 2021

Polish your clubs and prepare to hit the links at the 14th Annual ElderCare of Alachua County Golf Tournament. Visit ECACgolf.givesmart.com for more information!

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