Upcoming Polk County, FL Events: Grab your business cards and get ready to network.
Attention Senior Service Providers in Polk County, Florida: Make new connections, catch up on what we missed and see what’s coming. Senior Helpers has excellent caregivers ready and eager to help new clients. We accept and process long term care policies, bill the VA for authorized hours, and take private payment for services. Call 863-686-7333..
Zoom in to Senior Helpers Marketer Matters the 2nd Wednesday of every month - September 14 at 2:00pm. You’ll get pro tips, connections, referrals, news on upcoming events, and more. Wherever you are, Zoom in to say “Hello” and go, or stay the half hour with us. Share what’s new with you and learn from others. Together, we help countless seniors. Email ggoodson@seniorhelpers.com for the Zoom link.
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Upcoming Polk County, FL Events: Grab your business cards and get ready to network. Find and post events at Sage Aging ElderCare Guide Polk Events
8-25 Brunch at The Heights 9:30am Contact Brayan for more info 863-521-1668
8-25 CIP Falls Prevention Taskforce Presents: Let’s Taco ‘Bout Fall Prevention 11:30a-1:00p RSVP tsaca@fphi.org 863-577-6029
8-25 August Luau at Lake Gibson Village - Contact Grace 863-815-6108
9-1 at 11:30a Marketer “Taco Thursday” at Fuzzy’s 3950 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland (FIRST Thursday of every month!) No RSVP for Tacos. Everyone pays their own check.
9-7 Wine Down Wednesday at Astoria Senior Living 4p-6p RSVP to Ingrid 863-978-7240
9-8 Pancakes & Handshakes at Grace Manor Suites 9:30a-11:30a
9-12 Alzheimer’s Fundraiser at Lake Gibson Village 11a-1p
9-13 Rath Senior ConNEXTions Center Educational Meeting 9:00 a.m.
9-13 Eat, Learn & Earn CEUs with Cornerstone Hospice – September topic: Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse 1 CEU 12:00p-1:00p RSVP to Mari Adams, RN 407-912-1921
9-14 Health & Harvest Fair at Encompass Health Rehab 9a-12p
9-14 Zoom in to Senior Helpers Marketer Matters the 2nd Wednesday of every month à September 14 at 2:00pm.You’ll get pro tips, connections, referrals, news on upcoming events, and more. Wherever you are, Zoom in to say “Hello” and go, or stay the half hour with us. Share what’s new with you and learn from others. Together, we help countless seniors. Email ggoodson@seniorhelpers.com for the Zoom link.
9-13 Canines & Cocktails at Lake Gibson Village - Contact Grace 863-815-6108
9-15, 10-13 Art Connects – Social Engagement for Individuals with Dementia and their Care Partners facilitated by Tinia Clark through the Alzheimer’s Association. Connect with Jody for more info: 989-975-0803. Call the ALZ Association to Register: 800- 272-3900
9-21 BLFS 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration at the Well 114 E. Parker Street, Lakeland 4p-6p RSVP to Info@blfspolk.com
9-22 Osprey Manor Health Fair 9a-11a
10-6 at 11:30a Marketer “Taco Thursday” at Fuzzy’s 3950 S. Florida Ave. Lakeland (FIRST Thursday of every month!) No RSVP for Tacos. Everyone pays their own check.
10-11 Samba Conmigo at Lake Gibson Village 2pm Contact Grace 863-815-6108
10-12 Zoom in to Senior Helpers Marketer Matters the 2nd Wednesday of every month October 12 at 2:00pm You’ll get pro tips, connections, referrals, news on upcoming events, and more. Wherever you are, Zoom in to say “Hello” and go, or stay the half hour with us. Share what’s new with you and learn from others. Together, we help countless seniors. Email ggoodson@seniorhelpers.com for the Zoom link.
10-19 BLFS Better Living for Seniors at location TBA 8:45am If you’re not a BLFS member, come as a Senior Helpers guest!
10-20 Tips and Tricks to Improve Business at Lake Gibson Village - Contact Grace 863-815-6108
10-31 Trunk or Treat at Lake Gibson Village 4:30p-6:30p
Add your next event to Sage Aging ElderCare Guide Polk Events. For more events, follow Senior Connection Center: See Events on Facebook for virtual wellness classes and spread the word.
Ongoing Support Groups/Events:
Parkinson’s Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of the Month at Senior Helpers 2515 Troy Ave., Lakeland, FL – Facilitated by Ginny Wolfe 863-224-3264
Alzheimer’s Association Support Groups 2nd Tuesday in Lakeland at Hawthorne Inn, 3rd Tuesday in Winter Haven at Solid Rock Church, and 4th Wednesday in Lakeland at Florida Presbyterian Homes - Call 800-272-3900 for info and to register.
Family Caregiver Support Group at Lake Gibson Village
Senior Connection Center free wellness classes (visit Facebook)
TEEPA SNOW – November 4, 2022 Senior Helpers is bringing Teepa Snow to Lakeland with the partners below. Thank you, All About Aging and the Savannah Court & Cottages Senior Living Communities and all the Ruby, Amber, and Emerald Teepa Snow sponsors.
Teepa Snow 11.4.22 Sponsors
Pearl Sponsors
All About Aging, LLC
Savannah Court and Cottages Senior Living Communities
Ruby Sponsors
Brookdale Highlands & Brookdale Winter Haven
Cornerstone Hospice
Dedicated Senior Medical Center
Home Instead
Natalie R. Wilson, Esq. of GrayRobinson, P.A.
Platinum Benefits
Amber Sponsors
Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
Heath Funeral Chapel
Oasis Senior Advisors (Lori LeGrand)
Lake Howard Heights
Sage Aging ElderCare Guide
Emerald Sponsors
Family Elder Law
Grace Manor Suites
Lake Gibson Village
Organized Haven
*Please contact Georgiana 863-686-7333 if you are interested in sponsoring Teepa Snow.
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