SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS That’s why the Friendship Centers offer a wide range of programs and classes to stimulate aging minds. From iPhone, iPad, Android and computer classes to engaging lectures, workshops, language classes, discussion groups and recording sessions, we help older adults live a mentally active life. Click on the images above to find a learning COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

DENTAL CLINICS

There is good news for Sarasota County residents 18 or older who need dental care, but cannot afford it, and are without dental insurance. The Friendship Centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County are joining forces to provide dental care for qualified adults, thanks to funding through the Agency for Health Care

Administration.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS That’s why the Friendship Centers offer a wide range of programs and classes to stimulate aging minds. From iPhone, iPad, Android and computer classes to engaging lectures, workshops, language classes, discussion groups and recording sessions, we help older adults live a mentally active life. Click on the images above to find a learning COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

DENTAL CLINICS

There is good news for Sarasota County residents 18 or older who need dental care, but cannot afford it, and are without dental insurance. The Friendship Centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County are joining forces to provide dental care for qualified adults, thanks to funding through the Agency for Health Care

Administration.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Caregiving. Information and support for caregivers and accredited Adult Day Care services for their loved ones. You can find caregiving resources such as support groups, educational classes and seminars while your loved one enjoys activities in a safe, loving and home-like setting. At Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers THE CAREGIVING PLACE VENICE The facility itself is bright and homey. The Venice Caregiving Place is nestled in a park-like setting on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Dining Room and Welcome Room provide a gorgeous water view, while the new patio area is a great place to sit, watch the boats travel the waterway and reminisce. Our families experience peace of mind knowing

CASE MANAGEMENT

Help Navigating Elder Services. When you call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337, an unbiased, trained professional will assess your needs and refer you to the Friendship Centers or one of the many organizations that provide case management services to older adults in

Southwest Florida.

CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY Lee County Adult Day Service. The Living Room. 5272 Summerlin Commons Way #601. Fort Myers, FL 33907. Phone 239.236.8688. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO Erin McLeod joined the Friendship Centers in 2004 as director of communications. She became chief operating officer in 2006, Senior VP in 2012 and President & CEO in January 2016. The recipient of a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, she has broad experience in consulting, healthcare, hospitality, public speaking and

the

DESOTO COUNTY

Senior Friendship Center of DeSoto County is centrally located in a spacious window-front facility at 917 N. Arcadia Ave in the Tidewell Administrative Hospice House. In addition to a warm nutritious meal, visitors enjoy games, puzzles, bingo, crafts, sing-alongs,

VENICE CALENDAR

Venice Calendar. Hover over event title to see event information. On occasion, dates and times may change without notice. Please call 941.584.0052 to verify an activity or if you would like to learn more. SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list.

GAMES & CARDS

The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much EXERCISE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Other fitness classes include Silver Sneakers, Rhythm & Moves, Tai Chi, self-healing and Senior Friendly Aerobics. Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise, and we have plenty to choose from! Dancing to live music is offered four or five days a week at our centers, no partner necessary! In Sarasota we also have a fitness room with PACE HOME SHARING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Home share is a simple concept: it brings together people with space in their homes and working individuals who are happy to chat in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, home providers and homesharers share a home life, time, skills and experience. At Senior Friendship Centers, the Home Share Program matches people looking for

affordable

CASE MANAGEMENT

Help Navigating Elder Services. When you call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337, an unbiased, trained professional will assess your needs and refer you to the Friendship Centers or one of the many organizations that provide case management services to older adults in

Southwest Florida.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS 866.413.5337 Toll free. Call the Elder Helpline directly to inquire about funded home-delivered meal programs in Sarasota County. Listen to the prompts and press the corresponding number to be connected with the Elder Helpline. A trained professional will ask about your individual situation, assess your needs and explain your options. EMPLOYMENT - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit social service agency serving people over the age of 50 in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier Counties. We count on hundreds of volunteers to provide older adults with medical care, socialization, healthy eating, fitness, caregiving and much more. THE CAREGIVING PLACE VENICE The facility itself is bright and homey. The Venice Caregiving Place is nestled in a park-like setting on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Dining Room and Welcome Room provide a gorgeous water view, while the new patio area is a great place to sit, watch the boats travel the waterway and reminisce. Our families experience peace of mind knowing MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO Erin McLeod joined the Friendship Centers in 2004 as director of communications. She became chief operating officer in 2006, Senior VP in 2012 and President & CEO in January 2016. The recipient of a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, she has broad experience in consulting, healthcare, hospitality, public speaking and

the

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list.

GAMES & CARDS

The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much EXERCISE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Other fitness classes include Silver Sneakers, Rhythm & Moves, Tai Chi, self-healing and Senior Friendly Aerobics. Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise, and we have plenty to choose from! Dancing to live music is offered four or five days a week at our centers, no partner necessary! In Sarasota we also have a fitness room with PACE HOME SHARING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Home share is a simple concept: it brings together people with space in their homes and working individuals who are happy to chat in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, home providers and homesharers share a home life, time, skills and experience. At Senior Friendship Centers, the Home Share Program matches people looking for

affordable

CASE MANAGEMENT

Help Navigating Elder Services. When you call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337, an unbiased, trained professional will assess your needs and refer you to the Friendship Centers or one of the many organizations that provide case management services to older adults in

Southwest Florida.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS 866.413.5337 Toll free. Call the Elder Helpline directly to inquire about funded home-delivered meal programs in Sarasota County. Listen to the prompts and press the corresponding number to be connected with the Elder Helpline. A trained professional will ask about your individual situation, assess your needs and explain your options. EMPLOYMENT - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit social service agency serving people over the age of 50 in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier Counties. We count on hundreds of volunteers to provide older adults with medical care, socialization, healthy eating, fitness, caregiving and much more. THE CAREGIVING PLACE VENICE The facility itself is bright and homey. The Venice Caregiving Place is nestled in a park-like setting on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Dining Room and Welcome Room provide a gorgeous water view, while the new patio area is a great place to sit, watch the boats travel the waterway and reminisce. Our families experience peace of mind knowing MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO Erin McLeod joined the Friendship Centers in 2004 as director of communications. She became chief operating officer in 2006, Senior VP in 2012 and President & CEO in January 2016. The recipient of a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, she has broad experience in consulting, healthcare, hospitality, public speaking and

the

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org ABOUT US - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS The Friendship Centers is a nonprofit network in Southwest Florida with services that meet the needs of people 50 and older. Since the early 1970s our organization has led the country in developing innovative, cost-effective approaches to address the health and wellness needs of older adults. We touch the lives of thousands of

older adults and

COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Caregiving. Information and support for caregivers and accredited Adult Day Care services for their loved ones. You can find caregiving resources such as support groups, educational classes and seminars while your loved one enjoys activities in a safe, loving and home-like setting. At Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we EXERCISE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Other fitness classes include Silver Sneakers, Rhythm & Moves, Tai Chi, self-healing and Senior Friendly Aerobics. Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise, and we have plenty to choose from! Dancing to live music is offered four or five days a week at our centers, no partner necessary! In Sarasota we also have a fitness room with PACE

GAMES & CARDS

The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much HOME SHARING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Home share is a simple concept: it brings together people with space in their homes and working individuals who are happy to chat in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, home providers and homesharers share a home life, time, skills and experience. At Senior Friendship Centers, the Home Share Program matches people looking for

affordable

HOME DELIVERED MEALS 866.413.5337 Toll free. Call the Elder Helpline directly to inquire about funded home-delivered meal programs in Sarasota County. Listen to the prompts and press the corresponding number to be connected with the Elder Helpline. A trained professional will ask about your individual situation, assess your needs and explain your options.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Help Navigating Elder Services. When you call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337, an unbiased, trained professional will assess your needs and refer you to the Friendship Centers or one of the many organizations that provide case management services to older adults in

Southwest Florida.

EMPLOYMENT - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit social service agency serving people over the age of 50 in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier Counties. We count on hundreds of volunteers to provide older adults with medical care, socialization, healthy eating, fitness, caregiving and much more. SENIOR FRIENDSHIP HEALTH CENTER NAPLES CLOSED If you have appointments already scheduled with the SFHC, it is necessary to call and confirm them prior to October 31, 2019. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the clinic staff directly at 239-566-7425. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your life and provide you with medical care. Senior Friendship SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. LEE COUNTY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Please call 239.275.1881 for more information. Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County is headquartered at 12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85 in Fort Myers. The administrative offices for case management, nutrition programs, caregiver support, Friendship at Home and RELIEF volunteer programs. We also operate 10 dining sites throughout Lee

County. Lake

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org ABOUT US - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS The Friendship Centers is a nonprofit network in Southwest Florida with services that meet the needs of people 50 and older. Since the early 1970s our organization has led the country in developing innovative, cost-effective approaches to address the health and wellness needs of older adults. We touch the lives of thousands of

older adults and

COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Caregiving. Information and support for caregivers and accredited Adult Day Care services for their loved ones. You can find caregiving resources such as support groups, educational classes and seminars while your loved one enjoys activities in a safe, loving and home-like setting. At Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we EXERCISE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Other fitness classes include Silver Sneakers, Rhythm & Moves, Tai Chi, self-healing and Senior Friendly Aerobics. Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise, and we have plenty to choose from! Dancing to live music is offered four or five days a week at our centers, no partner necessary! In Sarasota we also have a fitness room with PACE

GAMES & CARDS

The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much HOME SHARING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Home share is a simple concept: it brings together people with space in their homes and working individuals who are happy to chat in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, home providers and homesharers share a home life, time, skills and experience. At Senior Friendship Centers, the Home Share Program matches people looking for

affordable

HOME DELIVERED MEALS 866.413.5337 Toll free. Call the Elder Helpline directly to inquire about funded home-delivered meal programs in Sarasota County. Listen to the prompts and press the corresponding number to be connected with the Elder Helpline. A trained professional will ask about your individual situation, assess your needs and explain your options.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Help Navigating Elder Services. When you call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337, an unbiased, trained professional will assess your needs and refer you to the Friendship Centers or one of the many organizations that provide case management services to older adults in

Southwest Florida.

EMPLOYMENT - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit social service agency serving people over the age of 50 in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier Counties. We count on hundreds of volunteers to provide older adults with medical care, socialization, healthy eating, fitness, caregiving and much more. SENIOR FRIENDSHIP HEALTH CENTER NAPLES CLOSED If you have appointments already scheduled with the SFHC, it is necessary to call and confirm them prior to October 31, 2019. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the clinic staff directly at 239-566-7425. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your life and provide you with medical care. Senior Friendship SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS That’s why the Friendship Centers offer a wide range of programs and classes to stimulate aging minds. From iPhone, iPad, Android and computer classes to engaging lectures, workshops, language classes, discussion groups and recording sessions, we help older adults live a mentally active life. Click on the images above to find a learning COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

GAMES & CARDS

The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much MENU - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Friendship Centers Menu. We offer nutritious, healthy food Monday through Friday in our Friendship Dining locations and through Friendship Home Delivererd Meals. Friendship Dining menus are the same, and can be viewed below. SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The

DENTAL CLINICS

There is good news for Sarasota County residents 18 or older who need dental care, but cannot afford it, and are without dental insurance. The Friendship Centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County are joining forces to provide dental care for qualified adults, thanks to funding through the Agency for Health Care

Administration.

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS That’s why the Friendship Centers offer a wide range of programs and classes to stimulate aging minds. From iPhone, iPad, Android and computer classes to engaging lectures, workshops, language classes, discussion groups and recording sessions, we help older adults live a mentally active life. Click on the images above to find a learning COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

GAMES & CARDS

The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much MENU - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Friendship Centers Menu. We offer nutritious, healthy food Monday through Friday in our Friendship Dining locations and through Friendship Home Delivererd Meals. Friendship Dining menus are the same, and can be viewed below. SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The

DENTAL CLINICS

There is good news for Sarasota County residents 18 or older who need dental care, but cannot afford it, and are without dental insurance. The Friendship Centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County are joining forces to provide dental care for qualified adults, thanks to funding through the Agency for Health Care

Administration.

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available.

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Help Navigating Elder Services. When you call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337, an unbiased, trained professional will assess your needs and refer you to the Friendship Centers or one of the many organizations that provide case management services to older adults in

Southwest Florida.

THE CAREGIVING PLACE VENICE The facility itself is bright and homey. The Venice Caregiving Place is nestled in a park-like setting on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Dining Room and Welcome Room provide a gorgeous water view, while the new patio area is a great place to sit, watch the boats travel the waterway and reminisce. Our families experience peace of mind knowing MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO Erin McLeod joined the Friendship Centers in 2004 as director of communications. She became chief operating officer in 2006, Senior VP in 2012 and President & CEO in January 2016. The recipient of a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, she has broad experience in consulting, healthcare, hospitality, public speaking and

the

CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY Lee County Adult Day Service. The Living Room. 5272 Summerlin Commons Way #601. Fort Myers, FL 33907. Phone 239.236.8688.

DESOTO COUNTY

Senior Friendship Center of DeSoto County is centrally located in a spacious window-front facility at 917 N. Arcadia Ave in the Tidewell Administrative Hospice House. In addition to a warm nutritious meal, visitors enjoy games, puzzles, bingo, crafts, sing-alongs,

VENICE CALENDAR

Venice Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers

CASE MANAGEMENT

For an assessment to see if you qualify for case management services through a state or federally-funded program, your first step is to call the Elder Helpline: 866.413.5337. Call the Friendship Centers closest to where you live for general information about services. Friendship Centers Sarasota. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers

CASE MANAGEMENT

For an assessment to see if you qualify for case management services through a state or federally-funded program, your first step is to call the Elder Helpline: 866.413.5337. Call the Friendship Centers closest to where you live for general information about services. Friendship Centers Sarasota. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

Charlotte Friendship Centers. Senior Friendship Center of Charlotte County is headquartered in the Rebecca Neal Owens Center, 27420 Voyageur Drive in Harbour Heights/Punta Gorda. There are a total of five dining sites offering companionship, healthy food, games, cards and nutrition education. Homebound seniors can receive meals at home

as well

SARASOTA CALENDAR

Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org ABOUT US - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS The Friendship Centers is a nonprofit network in Southwest Florida with services that meet the needs of people 50 and older. Since the early 1970s our organization has led the country in developing innovative, cost-effective approaches to address the health and wellness needs of older adults. We touch the lives of thousands of

older adults and

COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available. CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Caregiving. Information and support for caregivers and accredited Adult Day Care services for their loved ones. You can find caregiving resources such as support groups, educational classes and seminars while your loved one enjoys activities in a safe, loving and home-like setting. At Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we

GAMES & CARDS

The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much EXERCISE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Other fitness classes include Silver Sneakers, Rhythm & Moves, Tai Chi, self-healing and Senior Friendly Aerobics. Dancing is one of the best forms of exercise, and we have plenty to choose from! Dancing to live music is offered four or five days a week at our centers, no partner necessary! In Sarasota we also have a fitness room with PACE HOME DELIVERED MEALS 866.413.5337 Toll free. Call the Elder Helpline directly to inquire about funded home-delivered meal programs in Sarasota County. Listen to the prompts and press the corresponding number to be connected with the Elder Helpline. A trained professional will ask about your individual situation, assess your needs and explain your options. HOME SHARING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Home share is a simple concept: it brings together people with space in their homes and working individuals who are happy to chat in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, home providers and homesharers share a home life, time, skills and experience. At Senior Friendship Centers, the Home Share Program matches people looking for

affordable

CASE MANAGEMENT

Help Navigating Elder Services. When you call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337, an unbiased, trained professional will assess your needs and refer you to the Friendship Centers or one of the many organizations that provide case management services to older adults in

Southwest Florida.

EMPLOYMENT - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit social service agency serving people over the age of 50 in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier Counties. We count on hundreds of volunteers to provide older adults with medical care, socialization, healthy eating, fitness, caregiving and much more. SENIOR FRIENDSHIP HEALTH CENTER NAPLES CLOSED If you have appointments already scheduled with the SFHC, it is necessary to call and confirm them prior to October 31, 2019. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the clinic staff directly at 239-566-7425. We appreciate the opportunity to be a part of your life and provide you with medical care. Senior Friendship SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS That’s why the Friendship Centers offer a wide range of programs and classes to stimulate aging minds. From iPhone, iPad, Android and computer classes to engaging lectures, workshops, language classes, discussion groups and recording sessions, we help older adults live a mentally active life. Click on the images above to find a learning CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Caregiving. Information and support for caregivers and accredited Adult Day Care services for their loved ones. You can find caregiving resources such as support groups, educational classes and seminars while your loved one enjoys activities in a safe, loving and home-like setting. At Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. MENU - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERSCITY OF WESTLAND FRIENDSHIP CENTER Friendship Centers Menu. We offer nutritious, healthy food Monday through Friday in our Friendship Dining locations and through Friendship Home Delivererd Meals. Friendship Dining menus are the same, and can be viewed below.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list.

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals. Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS That’s why the Friendship Centers offer a wide range of programs and classes to stimulate aging minds. From iPhone, iPad, Android and computer classes to engaging lectures, workshops, language classes, discussion groups and recording sessions, we help older adults live a mentally active life. Click on the images above to find a learning CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Caregiving. Information and support for caregivers and accredited Adult Day Care services for their loved ones. You can find caregiving resources such as support groups, educational classes and seminars while your loved one enjoys activities in a safe, loving and home-like setting. At Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A Here are five simple tips to help you help them. 1. Level-Up Your Grieving Process Knowledge. Whether you’ve experienced your own grief or not, equipping yourself with a deeper knowledge of how the grieving process works is a great start in helping your friend through their trauma. Knowing that the “7 stages”of grief don’t exactly VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park. MENU - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERSCITY OF WESTLAND FRIENDSHIP CENTER Friendship Centers Menu. We offer nutritious, healthy food Monday through Friday in our Friendship Dining locations and through Friendship Home Delivererd Meals. Friendship Dining menus are the same, and can be viewed below.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list.

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail come together. Plenty of free parking is available. The CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY SERVICES - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Friendship Centers Services “If it wasn’t for the Friendship Centers, I would have nowhere to go.” – A medical patient we have helped. Every day at the Friendship Centers, people are sharing the joys of new relationships, developing healthier habits, taking care of their medical conditions, volunteering to serve those most in need and learning new ways to improve their own lives and LOCATIONS - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Friendship Centers locations providing services for seniors in Sarasota, Lee, Charlotte, DeSoto and Collier counties. COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES Dining Senior Friendship Centers has delivered more than 130,000 meals to homebound seniors in 2020, a 454% increase. To sign up for home delivered meals, call the Area Agency on Aging at 1-866-413-5337. All EHEAP, Season of Sharing, and Friendship at Home appointments will be conducted by phone, with no in-person appointments available.

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The Friendship Centers in Sarasota County host a wide array of games, from bingo and bridge to canasta, mahjong (including lessons) and pinochle. And depending on the time of year, we also offer chess and euchre – all games guaranteed to help seniors live a mentally active life and enjoy time with friends. Bingo doesn’t take too much HOME SHARING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Home share is a simple concept: it brings together people with space in their homes and working individuals who are happy to chat in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, home providers and homesharers share a home life, time, skills and experience. At Senior Friendship Centers, the Home Share Program matches people looking for

affordable

EMPLOYMENT - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers is a non-profit social service agency serving people over the age of 50 in Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Lee and Collier Counties. We count on hundreds of volunteers to provide older adults with medical care, socialization, healthy eating, fitness, caregiving and much more. HOME DELIVERED MEALS 866.413.5337 Toll free. Call the Elder Helpline directly to inquire about funded home-delivered meal programs in Sarasota County. Listen to the prompts and press the corresponding number to be connected with the Elder Helpline. A trained professional will ask about your individual situation, assess your needs and explain your options. THE CAREGIVING PLACE VENICE The facility itself is bright and homey. The Venice Caregiving Place is nestled in a park-like setting on the Intracoastal Waterway. The Dining Room and Welcome Room provide a gorgeous water view, while the new patio area is a great place to sit, watch the boats travel the waterway and reminisce. Our families experience peace of mind knowing

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We also have a volunteer program called Friendship at Home that pairs isolated seniors with friendly visitors. To access these services, call the Elder Helpline at 866.413.5337 or call 941.955.2122. We also offer one-on-one help with accessing Federal assistance programs such as Medicaid and Food Stamps, free one-time legal consultation with an

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Sarasota Activities Calendar. Promoting health, dignity and quality of life throughout the journey of aging. 1888 Brother Geenen Way. Sarasota, FL34236. 941-955-2122. Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30. friendshipcenters.org SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS COVID-19 Updates Senior Friendship Centers is safely and cautiously reopening our programs. Our Activity Centers, Center for Aging Studies, Adult Day Services, and some dining centers are now open. LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Knowledge is Power. Aging does not mean atrophy. Our brain cells can continue to grow with each passing year. Just as our muscles grow strong with use, brain exercise keeps mental skills and memory in CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS At the Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we can help ease the burden of caregiving by providing compassionate care for your loved one and support for you. 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A by Nat Juchems Losing a loved one is something most of us will experience at some point in our lives. For those who have experienced it, you’ll know the anguish and heartache it brings. For those who haven’t, you can no doubt imagine the level of pain it would cause. But when the grief isn’t

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. MENU - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERSCITY OF WESTLAND FRIENDSHIP CENTER Nutritious food is provided daily, Monday through Friday, in our Friendship Café locations and through Friendship Meals on Wheels. See

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VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park.

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail

come together.

CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS COVID-19 Updates Senior Friendship Centers is safely and cautiously reopening our programs. Our Activity Centers, Center for Aging Studies, Adult Day Services, and some dining centers are now open. LEARNING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Knowledge is Power. Aging does not mean atrophy. Our brain cells can continue to grow with each passing year. Just as our muscles grow strong with use, brain exercise keeps mental skills and memory in CAREGIVING - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS At the Friendship Centers in Sarasota and Lee counties, we can help ease the burden of caregiving by providing compassionate care for your loved one and support for you. 5 WAYS TO SUPPORT A FRIEND DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A by Nat Juchems Losing a loved one is something most of us will experience at some point in our lives. For those who have experienced it, you’ll know the anguish and heartache it brings. For those who haven’t, you can no doubt imagine the level of pain it would cause. But when the grief isn’t

STAFF DIRECTORY

Staff Directory. We invite you to contact our employees directly when appropriate. If you are uncertain who to contact, call the reception numbers at our various locations, shown at the top of this list. MENU - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERSCITY OF WESTLAND FRIENDSHIP CENTER Nutritious food is provided daily, Monday through Friday, in our Friendship Café locations and through Friendship Meals on Wheels. See

this month's menu.

VENICE - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Venice. Situated west of Tamiami Trail where Shamrock curves south along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Venice Friendship Center campus is located at 2350 Scenic Drive, nestled among oaks and pines by the Venetian Waterway Park.

HOME SHARE PROGRAM

Eligibility Requirements. Home Providers must own their own home and have extra space to share including a private bath and bedroom. To participate, home providers SARASOTA - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Senior Friendship Centers of Sarasota. Situated in beautiful Luke Wood Park near downtown Sarasota, the Sarasota Friendship Center campus is located just at the curve of Mound Street where 301 and Tamiami Trail

come together.

CAREGIVING SERVICES LEE COUNTY SERVICES - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Friendship Centers Services “If it wasn’t for the Friendship Centers, I would have nowhere to go.” – A medical patient we have helped. Every day at the Friendship Centers, people are sharing the joys of new relationships, developing healthier habits, taking care of their medical conditions, volunteering to serve those most in need and learning new ways to improve their own lives and LOCATIONS - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Friendship Centers locations providing services for seniors in Sarasota, Lee, Charlotte, DeSoto and Collier counties. COVID-19 REOPENING UPDATES aCOVID-19 UPDATES. Senior Friendship Centers has begun the process of expanding our open programs and services slowly and carefully in compliance with state, COMMUNITY - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Community Engagement. A nonprofit, social services organization like Friendship Centers believes in the value of forging partnerships with the communities we serve. EMPLOYMENT - SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS Working at Senior Friendship Centers. Our team of talented and passionate people is what keeps our mission alive and our communities engaged. Some of the benefits our employees enjoy are paid holidays, paid time off, 403(b) retirement plan, medical dental, vision and

more.

GAMES & CARDS

The Venice Friendship Center is a hotbed of activity for card sharks and game players of all kinds. It’s a great way to meet new people, and one of the keys to keeping aging brains engaged and stimulated. HOME DELIVERED MEALS Meals Delivered to Your Home. Friendship Home Delivered Meals provide well-balanced meals to older adults through a partnership with GA Foods. The meals are prepared fresh and are quickly frozen to assure optimum freshness when heated. HOME SHARING: IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Home share is a simple concept: it brings together people with space in their homes and working individuals who are happy to chat in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, home providers and homesharers share a home life, time, skills and experience. At Senior Friendship Centers, the Home Share Program matches people looking for

affordable

VENICE SERVICES

A game of billiards among friends is a great way to spend an afternoon at the Venice Friendship Center, where players hone their skills and work on their hand-eye coordination.

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SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS IS REACHING OUT TO SENIORS WHO NEED MEALS Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered meals. Nutrition is a year-round program at Senior Friendship Centers that consists of home-delivered...

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JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED by Sandy Chase, SFC Volunteer Senior Friendship Centers is indebted to the medical and dental volunteers at the SFC Rubin Center for Healthy Aging (Sarasota) and Pat Buster Health Clinic (Venice). Supported by nurses, dental hygienists, pharmacists, administrative...

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