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.

Senior Recreation Center

Calendar

Feb 03
1. Computer Lab
  
  Room: SRC Computer Lab
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
2. Table Tennis Open Play
  
  Room: SRC Game Corner
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
3. Billiard Room Open Play
  
  Room: SRC Billiard Room
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
4. BINGO
  
  Room: Shands Room 131
  
  9:30am to 12:00pm
5. Tree Town Bridge Club
  
  Room: SRC Game Corner
  
  9:30am to 1:30pm
6. Bid Whist
  
  Room: SRC Library
  
  10:00am to 1:00pm
7. Virtual & In-Person Chair Yoga
  
  Multipurpose Room 123
  
  11:00am to 12:00pm
8. Bereavement Support Group (Registration Required)
  
  Room: TBA
  
  11:00am to 12:30pm
9. Card Players & Games etc.
  
  Room: Shands Room 131 (Back Half)
  
  12:00pm to 5:00pm
10. Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch)
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  12:00pm to 12:30pm
11. Virtual & In-Person Zumba Gold
  
  Multipurpose Room 123
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
12. Scrabble Club
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  1:00pm to 4:00pm
13. Chronic Pain Management Support Group
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  1:00pm to 5:00pm
14. The Art of Conversation Support Group
  
  Room: Shands Room 131 (Front Half)
  
  2:00pm to 3:00pm
Feb 04
1. City of Gainesville City Services Fair! Community |Outreach | Resources
  
  Room: Banquet Hall
  
  9:00am to 3:00pm
Feb 05
1. Let’s Play Petanque!
  
  Northside Park and Senior Recreational Center, Gainesville, FL 32653, USA
  
  10:00am to 12:00pm
Feb 06
1. Billiard Room Open Play
  
  Room: SRC Billiard Room
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
2. Table Tennis Open Play
  
  Room: SRC Game Corner
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
3. Computer Lab
  
  Room: SRC Computer Lab
  
  8:00am to 5:00pm
4. AARP General Monthly Meeting (Front Half)
  
  Room: Shands Room 131
  
  9:00am to 3:30pm
5. Card Players & Games etc.
  
  Room: Shands Room 131 (Back Half)
  
  9:00am to 5:00pm
6. Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild
  
  Room: Eloise Page Room 136
  
  9:00am to 4:00pm
7. Virtual & In-Person Tai Chi Sequel
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  9:00am to 10:15am
8. Virtual & In-Person Yoga
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  10:30am to 12:00pm
9. Senior Center Meal Site (Lunch)
  
  Room: Dharma Room 135
  
  12:00pm to 12:30pm
10. Virtual & In-Person Zumba Gold
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  1:00pm to 2:00pm
11. Improving Life Skills Through Improv
  
  Room: Multipurpose Room 123
  
  2:00pm to 3:00pm
12. Virtual StorySong: Making Your Memories Into Music through UF Arts in medicine
  
  Virtual
  
  3:00pm to 5:00pm

Valentine’s Day Senior Prom

February 14, 2023

The Touching Hearts at Home Senior Prom presented by The Village at Gainesville will take place on Tuesday, February 14 from 1-3 pm at the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center. This event is free and open to all seniors in our community. Guests will enjoy sweet treats, a live musical performance by singer & entertainer Mark Raisch, dance presentations, a fun photo booth, a (Hershey’s) “kiss”ing booth, a costume contest, raffles and other fun activities. There will even be a Prom Queen & Prom King of Hearts contest! Please email Angel@TouchingHearts.com to RSVP or click the link below to get your free ticket. **Thank you to Touching Hearts at Home, The Village at Gainesville, Haven Hospice and the Windsor of Gainesville for their community sponsorship and support.**

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