The following programs will be held at COA\u2019s THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, beginning in January. Most activities are weekly and will begin on Jan. 6. If you have any questions, call the center at 904-209-3659. For more information, go to www.coasjc.org\/ponte-vedra-center. This month, COA has created a \u201c2026 Kick-Off to Wellness\u201d with several valuable presentations. Please note the center will be closed Jan. 1 and 2 for the New Year\u2019s Day holiday.<\/p>\n
Lunch \u2014 Tuesdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required a week in advance, and the required fee is $5 per meal due upon arrival.<\/p>\n Lunch \u2014 Thursdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required a week in advance, and the required fee is $5 per meal due upon arrival.<\/p>\n Duplicate Bridge:<\/strong> Four weeks on Fridays, starting Jan. 9, from noon to 3 p.m. Required fee is $2 per person, per Friday. You must have a partner and experience to play.<\/p>\n Tap Dance Class:<\/strong> Instructor Ginny Wirzbicki brings much experience to this style of dance and encourages all levels to participate or learn. Four weeks on Fridays, starting Jan. 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee required is $6.25 per class.<\/p>\n Hisshin Sumi-e Painting Class:<\/strong> Traditional East Asian brush painting. This class meets on the second Thursday of every month (Jan. 8) from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee required is $3 per person.<\/p>\n Open Painting:<\/strong> Four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No fee required; bring your own supplies. Instructor Sarah Good onsite Jan. 14.<\/p>\n Caregiver Support Group (free program):<\/strong> The group is open to all adult caregivers. Meets once a month, on the first Wednesday of each month. Next date is Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Chair Exercise \u2014 Tuesdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.<\/p>\n Chair Exercise \u2014 Thursdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 8, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.<\/p>\n Canasta \u2014 Tuesdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n Canasta \u2014 Thursdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n Mexican Train Dominoes:<\/strong> Four weeks on Tuesdays, starting Jan. 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n Bingo \u2014 Tuesdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fee is $1 per card<\/p>\n Bingo \u2014 Thursdays:<\/strong> Four weeks starting Thursday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fee is $1 per card<\/p>\n Social Bridge:<\/strong> Four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n Let\u2019s Play Board Games:<\/strong> Rummikub, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Cards and more! Enjoy socializing and making new friends while participating in a friendly competition. Four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n Individual Rotation Duplicate Bridge (experienced):<\/strong> Four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 7, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Required fee is $2 per person.<\/p>\n Wii Bowling:<\/strong> Four weeks on Thursdays, starting Jan. 8, from 10 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n Computer Room:<\/strong> Available Tuesdays through Fridays during open hours; general assistance available<\/p>\n \u201cEmotional Well-Being\u201d:<\/strong> Start the new year with a bright new outlook! Dr. Heather Luing from the Florida Center for TMS will speak on mental health challenges commonly faced by older adults. Dr. Luing is passionate about increasing awareness, reducing stigma and offering practical strategies to help improve our emotional well-being. Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n \u201cC.A.R.E.\u201d:<\/strong> St. Johns County Sheriff\u2019s Office brings attention and resources to our senior population to address increasing criminal threats and safeguard the quality of life of our elderly. Come and learn about the C.A.R.E. Program (Community and Advocacy Resources for the Elderly). Thursday, Jan. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n \u201cSafe Exercise\u201d:<\/strong> If your New Year\u2019s resolution was to feel better, let Dr. Tim Marten help! Owner of Lift Physical Therapy, Dr. Tim is here to give you a hands-on approach to safe stretches and exercises, which also aid in fall prevention. Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n \u201cBirthday Celebrations with Ivan Smith\u201d:<\/strong> Time to wish January birthdays a happy day! It\u2019s cake, live music and dancing on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n \u201cSpecial Musical Performance\u201d:<\/strong> Pastor Eastman Curtis of nearby Reedemer Church and the EastyBoyz have offered to entertain. Don\u2019t miss what is sure to be a joyful and meaningful hour together! Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n \u201cStrong at Any Age\u201d:<\/strong> Crystal Carr from betteReliefcare provides simple, modern \u201cpower hacks\u201d to stay independent, confident and in control at any age. The session ends with a fun game, too! Thursday, Jan. 22, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n \u201cInspiring Health Eating\u201d:<\/strong> Let motivational speaker Judy Haskins give you practical and inspirational means to eat healthy so you can feel the difference. We\u2019re not just talking weight loss, but the difference in how the right foods can improve well-being! Come get inspired on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n St. Johns County Legal Aid:<\/strong> \u201cWhat Happens if You Die Without a Will?\u201d will be presented by Megan Wall, managing attorney for St. Johns County Legal Aid. 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