Mid County Senior Center

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Issue 5
Spring/Summer 2016
Seniors On The Go
Mid County Senior Center
Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services
Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners
Older Americans Month
Every U.S. president since John F. Kennedy has issued a
formal presidential proclamation either before or during the
month of May, asking the nation to celebrate Older Americans
Month by finding some way to honor the older Americans in
their communities.
Every year, the U.S.
Administration on Aging creates a new theme
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
for Older Americans Month—one that
Services
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highlights a different aspect of the lives of
older Americans and their relationship to
Congregate Meals
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their communities—and sponsors a few
Activities & Courses
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official activities to honor older
Pictured: Tuesday’s Creative Writing Group
Americans and to celebrate their
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contributions. This year's theme is "Blaze a Trail," acknowledging the perennial
contributions of older adults to our nation and celebrating how older adults
take charge of their health, get engaged in their communities, and make a
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positive impact in the lives of others. Older Americans Month is also
celebrated across the country at the state and local levels, through a variety
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of ceremonies, events, fairs and other activities. Perhaps the most important
and effective way to celebrate Older Americans Month is to do something
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Sunbonnet Quilters
direct and personal with the seniors you know and care about. In honor of
Older Americans Month, Mid County Senior Center will be Celebrating with a
special appreciation breakfast, Live entertainment and a variety of
Legal Aid Society
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educational programs.
Visit to Lion Country Safari
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Exercise To Your Health
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Senior Center Locations
Mid County Senior Center
North County Senior Center
West County Senior Center
3680 Lake Worth Road
5217 Northlake Blvd.
2916 State Road #15
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone: (561) 357-7100
33418Phone: (561) 694-5435
Phone: (561) 996-4808
Fax: (561) 357-7114
Fax: (561) 694-9611
Fax: (561) 992-1011
Services
Services Include: Information and Referral, Nutrition, Outreach,
Educational Forums, Volunteer Opportunities and Veterans
Assistance, Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE)
Medical Screenings: Blood Pressure Checks, Preventive Lectures,
Activities Include: Ball Room Dance, Bingo, Bridge, Quilting, Crafts,
Billiards, Special Events, Computer Classes, Exercise, French Classes,
Art Classes, Creative Writing Class, Salsa & Bachata Classes, Silver
Sneakers Flex Classes, Trips, Celebrations and much more!
NEW CLASS
“How to Tell the Story of Your Life”
REGISTER Tuesday, June 21 at 10:30am
Mr. Ludwig is a prize-winning, educator and publisher. He is a
retired magazine and book editor, former professor at
New York University, Lynn University and is a published author and journalist.
His class is based on a proven method of gradually lengthened writing exercises that help members improve their skills and includes in-class readings. Each class will meet for 6 weeks.
For more information, please call Mid County Senior Center at 561-357-7100.
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MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
Meals
Lunch-12:00 PM; Dinner-3:30 PM
Monday-Friday except for holidays.
Registrations need to be completed prior to meal serving.
To reserve a meal, please call (561) 357-7146 (1) business day
in advance before 12:30pm.
All menus served at our meal sites are approved by our
Registered Dietitian and provides 100% of the U.S. Dept. of
Agriculture’s recommended daily allowances. Comments
and suggestions about our Congregate Meal Program are
always welcomed. We conduct a formal Advisory Council
Meeting at the Senior Center twice a year to discuss the meal
program and welcome participants to join us.
Congregate meal program Volunteers
First row (left to right) Graciela Cruz, Teresita Vitores, Blanca Gonzalez
Second row (left to right) Nilda Posse, Yolanda Macias, Ángel Acevedo,
Julia Maglio, Luz Ramos
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April, May & June 2016 Activities Calendar
TIME
MONDAY
8:00am
Pool/Ping Pong/Coffee
8:30am
9:00am
9:00am
Arts & Crafts with Rosa
Art Class
Exercise To Your Health
Vitas Bereavement in English 2nd & 4th Monday,
Spanish 1st & 3rd Monday
10:00am Computer Lab
10:30am Ballroom Dancing
French
NOON
Lunch
1:00pm
Computers Lab
3:30pm
Early Dinner
TIME
TUESDAY
TIME
WEDNESDAY
8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/ Coffee
8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/Coffee
8:30am Tops Club Inc.
10:00am Spanish Book Club
Computer Class
9:00am Exercise To Your Health
10:00am Computer Lab
Spanish Poetry
11:30am Mid County Bridge - Open
10:30am Ballroom Dancing
11:00am Piano Lessons
NOON
Lunch
1:00pm Computer Lab
Spanish class
1:30pm Creative Writing
3:30pm Early Dinner
NOON
Lunch
1:00pm Computer Lab
Petanque Club 2nd and
4th Wed. of every month
2:00pm Legal Aid 2nd Wed of month
3:30pm Early Dinner
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April, May & June 2016 Activities Calendar
TIME THURSDAY
8:00am
Pool/Ping Pong/Coffee
9:00am
Spanish Guitar
Spanish Art 1st Thursday
10:00am Computer Class
Salsa & Bachata Class
10:30am Creative Writing
11:00am English Class
NOON Lunch
1:00 pm Quilting and Crafts
Computer Lab
3:30pm Early Dinner
TIME
FRIDAY
8:00am Pool/Ping Pong/ Coffee
9:00am Exercise To Your Health
Spanish Guitar For Beginners
Spanish Art
10:0am Computer Lab
Alzheimer’s Association
Caregiver Support Group
2nd & 4th Friday
10:3am Ballroom Dancing
11:0am English class
NOON Lunch
3:30pm Early Dinner
When Age is Affecting Your Ability to Drive
Fatal crash rates rise sharply after a driver reaches age
70. Understanding how aging is affecting your driving
can help you make adjustments that allow you to continue to drive more safely, longer. Keep an eye out for
these warning signs:
Conflicting medications: Certain medications or combination of drugs can affect your reflexes and ability to
drive. Be especially careful if you take several medications a day, or notice a difference after starting a new
medication.
Eyesight: Some eye conditions can affect your peripheral
vision, cause trouble seeing and driving at night, and
blurred vision. Can you see lights and stop signs? How
quickly can you react to drivers coming from behind or
from the side?
Hearing: You may not realize you’re missing important
signals to drive safely if your hearing is declining. Can
you hear emergency sirens or if someone is accelerating
next to you?
Reflexes and range of motion: How quickly can you react
if you need to brake suddenly? Have you ever confused
the brake with the gas pedal? Do you get angry or flustered while driving? Do you have any pain or stiffness
that makes it difficult to look over your shoulder?
Memory: Do you have problems missing exits or getting
lost? If there’s a pattern that’s increasing, its time to get
evaluated by a doctor.
Close calls: Are you having problems with fender benders, dents and scrapes from garage doors, curbs, tickets
or warnings by law enforcement officers?
Understand your limitations. Brush up on your driving by
taking a safety course offered in many communities.
Talk to your doctor and get an opinion about your ability
to drive safely. A certified driver rehabilitation specialist
can provide an evaluation of skills needed to drive and
recommend car modifications or tools to keep you driving as long as possible.
Source: “Senior Driving, Safety Tips, Warning Signs, and Knowing
When To Stop” www.helpguide.org
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April, May & June 2016 - Activities Calendar
CLASS
BEGINS
4/8
4/8 & 4/22
April
AARP Defensive Driving Class
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver
Support Group
TIME
9:00am - 4:00pm
10:00am
4/13
Legal Aid Society
Appointment Only
4/13
Hospice of PBC Lecture
10:30am
Every Monday
CLASS
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Vitas Bereavement Support Group
May
9:30am
TIME
5/6
AARP Defensive Driving Class
9:00am - 4:00pm
5/11
Hospice of PBC Lecture
10:30am
5/11
Legal Aid Society
10:00am
5/13 & 5/27
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver
Support Group
Every Monday
Vistas Bereavement Support Group
9:30am
CLASS
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June
Appointment Only
TIME
6/3
AARP Defensive Driving Class
6/8
Hospice of PBC Lecture
10:30am
Every Monday
Vitas Bereavement Group
9:30am
6/8
Legal Aid Society
6/10 & 6/24
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver
Support Group
9:00am - 4:00pm
Appointment Only
10:00am
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Special Activities and Events
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February 1 through April 15-Free Tax Help
Mondays & Fridays from 9:00am-1:00 p.m.
April 1-Bingo hosted by Humana at 10:15 a.m.
April 6-Law Office of Erica Francis P.A. at 10:15 a.m.
April 7,14, 21 & 28-Doctor’s Choice at 9:30 a.m. (vital signs check)
April 13-Legal Aid 2-4:30 p.m. by appointment only
April 29-Birthday Celebration hosted by Humana
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May 5, 12, 19, & 26-Doctor’s Choice at 9:30 a.m. (vital signs check)
May 6-Bingo hosted by Humana at 10:15 a.m.
May 6-Mother’s Day Recognition at 1:00 p.m.
May 11-Legal Aid 2-4:30 p.m. by appointment only
May 19- Remembering our Veterans (various activities)
May 24– Older Americans Month Celebration at 10:30 a.m.
May 27-Birthday Celebration hosted by Humana
May 30-Mid County Senior Center CLOSED
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June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30-Doctor’s Choice at 9:30 a.m. (vital signs check)
June 3-Bingo hosted by Humana at 10:15 a.m.
June 15-Car Fit 9 a.m.-12 noon
June 22-Lecture “Identifying Memory Problems and the Healthy Brain” by
Jackie Miller at 10:30 a.m.
June 24-Birthday Celebration hosted by Humana
June 29-Music Therapy by Jack Jacobs at noon
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Class size is limited!
Pre-Registration is required.
Call today and register!
Seniors On The Go
The following
computer
courses are offered:
Computer Basics
FREE
COMPUTER
CLASSEs
Spring/Summer
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Session I 4/5-4/29
Session II 5/10-6/9
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The Internet
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E-mail & Messaging
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Writing & Word Processing
Introduction, boot-up
process, how hardware
and software work,
microchips, data
storage,
Input/output devices,
multi-media, internet
and e-mail accesses,
how printers work, and
more!
Classes are held at
MCSC
3680 Lake Worth Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33461
561-357-7100
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Teresa Vitores is from Guayaquil, Equador.
She lived in the Bronx, New York for 14 years and then moved to
south Florida. As an Interior Decorator, Mrs. Vitores specialized in
upholstery. She redesigned furniture that became worn and out of
date. She is 69 years young and married to Luis Vitores.
Together they have two children and three granddaughters; 11 and
twins that are 5 years old. She dedicates her spare time to spending
quality time with the girls.
Teresa has been volunteering at Mid County Senior Center for 7
years. She started out as a translator helping Spanish speakers with
completing documents and facilitating new members. Now she
enjoys volunteering in the nutrition program where she assists with
organizing and setting up the dining room, serving meals and helping the new members complete their intake forms. It’s not just work
for Teresa, she enjoys hosting Bingo games on Thursdays at 10:30a.m,
plays dominoes and participates in the Salsa/Bachata dance
classes.
Thank you Teresa Vitores for your years of service and valuable
contribution to our Mid-County seniors!
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Actividades
Abril, Mayo, y Junio 2016
D i r e c c i ó n y Ho r a r i o
Mid County Senior Center
3680 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Lunes a Viernes de 8:00am – 5:00pm
CLASS
BEGINS
LUNES
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Servicios
Comedor
Las comidas se sirven de Lunes
a Viernes a las 12:00pm y a las
3:30pm. Si usted tiene 60 anos
o mas no tiene que pagar por las comidas, se le serviran en forma gratuita.
Para cubrir el costo y poder seguir ofreciendo este servicio se aceptan donaciones de $4.40 por comida.
8:30am Clases de Manualidades
9:00am Clase de Arte
CLASS
BEGINS
MARTES
9:00am Club de los libros
CLASS
BEGINS
MIERCOLES
O t ro s S e r v i c i o s p a r a
p e r s o n a s M ayo r e s
8:30am Arte Espaňol
10:00am Poesia en Espaňol
11:30am Piano
CLASS
BEGINS
JUEVES
9:30am Clase de Guitarra
11:00am Inglés
Clase De Salsa y Bachata
CLASS
BEGINS
VIERNES
9:00am Arte para principiante
11:00am Inglés
Ayuda a personas de 60 aňos o mayores que necesiten ser asistidos con
su higiene personal, baňo, vestirse,
comer y recibir alguna atención
médica.
 Ayuda con la limpieza de su casa. Envio
de comida a domicilio (para per
sonas que califiquen para este servicio).
 Asistencia con el pago de su servicio
de electricidad en caso de que le hayan cortado el servicio por falta de
pago.
Para mayor información llamar al telefono
(561) 684-5885
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Por José González Ballesteros
Sr. Center W.P.B
2-16-2016
Fue al atardecer, en Primavera!, durante una cena en casa de una amiga disfrutábamos de una tarde
preciosa , y pudimos contemplar, una puesta de sol fantástica !, llena de colores absolutamente maravillosa; se reflejaba en el agua del lago, y fue todo un espectáculo. El agua del surtidor, con su murmullo confundía el bullicio de un grupo de patos a la puerta del jardín esperando algo de comida, de repente se formo una disputa en el grupo de patos, dos machos pelearon por una hembra en celo, la hembra miraba indiferente a los pretendientes que luchaban por ella, llegaron en su pelea hasta el agua donde cayó herido el
más débil, el vencedor regreso todo orgulloso para recoger su trofeo, mientras el vencido se levantaba,
y poco a poco se alejó.
Comprendimos que en la primavera, la sangre altera también a los animales y cumple su ciclo. A diferencia
de los humanos, La Primavera la Sangre Altera, pero a nosotros casi todo el año nos la altera.
Soneto“Primavera”
por Violeta Martinez
Sr. Center 2-29-2016
Primavera primorosa
más que la orquídea y la rosa,
belleza maravillosa,
que más que alegre es preciosa.
A todos das alegría
sin ti yo no sé qué haría.
Esta es la mejor poesía,
tiene absoluta armonía…
Por ser primera estación
el Señor en su infinito,
la convirtió en dulce grito
como su mayor canción.
El regalo que nos dio
expresó así su bondad,
su amor a la humanidad
A todos nos subyugó.
MID COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
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“Exitos Danzarios en Mid County”Por: Nadya D. Vazques– Rodriguez
Un Nuevo sabor han adguirido las horas matutinas de los jueves, en
nuestro Mid County Senior Center, pues alguien con gran vitalidad
juvenil,invade uno de los salones, ofreciendo clases de “Bachata y Salsa”
donde participan activamente y con sumo placer, miembros de la 3ra
edad,cosa esta no siempre común. Ajustándose el contenido de las mis
mas a los intereses de ese grupo.
Pero ¿quίen es esa persona a la que nos referimos? Ni mas ni menos, responde ella
al substantivo propio de Tasha Rodriguez, excelente profesora,sin duda alguna de
danza (especializada en esos mismos ritmos) que lleva en sucorazόn.Talentosa y
muy profesional, tambίen colmada entre entre otras cualidades, de alegrίa y
simpatίa, sin olvidar que apesar de sus poca más de 3 décadas de haber nacido,
en suelo de New Jersey, es a la véz madre de dos encantadoras criaturas. Ella
(Tasha) poseé el dόn de contagiar a todos los que se le acerquen con sus
entusiasmo y en muy poco tiempo que lleva impartiendo sus clases puede observarse lo seħalado anteriormente, recordando siempre que se trata ( en este caso) de
alumnus que en su mayoria sobrepasan las 70 primaveras de vida.
Estos es como todos conocen, una manifestacion de orĺgen latino-cultural y ha
encontrado gran aceptacion en la 3ra edad, de los miembros de esta entidad (nos
referimos a los ritmos impartidos). A las clases asisten casi una veintena de alumnos
de los 2 generos, aunque las feminas superan en numero a los caballeros. Y todos
una vez por semana disfrutan de las mismas a gran escala. Congratulations, al seňor
manager de este centro Asmin Ramon, por tan genial iniciativa artistica,
y a todos los vinculados a este nuevo y fructίfero proyecto, asi como a la joven profesora Rodriguez, que aqui cumplira en poco tiempo, su 1ra decada de exitosa enseňaznza; realizada con amor y extraodinaria dedicaciόn hacia el arte danzario.
Y como colofόn , solo nos resta reflejar en estas lίneas que, si usted no presenta
problemas grandes de salud que se lo impida! A seguir bachateando, amigos!
La matricula continua abierta!....Vivan los aňejos bailadores de Mid County!
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Rosa Arts & Crafts Class
Manualidades
Mi nombre es Rosa Triviño y soy colombiana. Para empezar, quiero hablar
un poquito de mí. En el transcurso de mis años me he dedicado a aprender
y enseñar manualidades pues esa ha sido mi pasión y con la cual me identifico. Me encanta trabajar con reciclaje porque a la vez que estamos salvando el planeta hacemos cosas útiles para nuestros hogares. También nos
ayuda a mantener nuestras mentes ocupadas y así evitamos muchas enfermedades. Empecé mi voluntariado en el Mid -County Senior Center desde
julio del 2008. Creo que mi dedicación en este centro me ha traído gran
satisfacción para mi como también para las personas a quienes eseño
Aquí trabajamos con plásticos, periódicos y revistas. Enseño cómo tejer,
bordar con pintura lίquida y mucho más. Por eso y otras razones les invito
a participar en mis clases de manualidades . Los lunes a las 8:30am
Arts and Crafts Teacher: Rosa Triviňo
Arts and Crafts class participants
My name is Rosa Triviħo and I'm from Colombia. During my years I have dedicated
myself to learn and teach crafts because that has been my passion and with which I
identify. I love working with recycled products because while we are saving the planet,
we can do useful things with them for our homes. It also helps us to keep our minds
occupied and thus avoid many diseases. I started volunteering at the Mid County
Senior Center in July 2008. I think my dedication to this center has brought me great
satisfaction for me as for the people I teach. Here we work with plastics, newspapers
and magazines. I teach how to weave, embroider with liquid paint and much more.
For that and many other reasons, I invite you to participate in my craft classes.
Classes are held in the Arts & Crafts Room on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.
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Quilt For Veterans
The Sunbonnet Sewers of Lake Worth make quilts for women who are
returning veterans from Iraq or Afghanistan. These veteran women receive
support from Faith* Hope * Love * Charity, Inc. /Stand Down House, an
organization located on Congress Avenue in Palm Springs. Some of the
women in this group work on their own personal quilts and other fabric
projects. They teach each other new quilting techniques and interesting
fabric crafts.
The quilters meet every Thursday from 1-4 PM in the Craft Room.
The Sunbonnet Sewers, from left: : Nancy Laser,
Jean Noakes, Tina Clemons & Sandy Madsen .
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Legal Aid Society
Georgene Eisenberg, Pearlie Moore and Tequisha Myles, Esq. make up the
team of the Elder Law Project at the Legal Aid Society and you will meet one
of them at the Mid County Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every
month from 2-4:30 PM. Please call the Mid County Senior Center for an
appointment if you have a legal problem that you would like to discuss with
the Legal Aid Society.
For your information we would like to explain the services we provide.
Our Elder Law Project provides high quality civil legal advice, representation,
and education free of charge to disadvantaged seniors age 60 and over in Palm
Beach County. The Elder Law Project assists seniors with Landlord/Tenant,
consumer, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid issues. We handle Guardian
Advocacy cases and help with name changes for purposes of renewing a
Florida Driver’s License. For specific age groups we will prepare a Last Will
and Testament and Advance Directives. Our physical office is located at
423 Fern Street in West Palm Beach. To Schedule an appointment please call :
Mid County Senior Center at (561) 357-7100.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The following volunteer opportunities
below are available:
 Reception desk afternoon shifts
 Bilingual Customer Service
 Wii Instructors
 Thrift store afternoons
 Data Entry
 Meal Sites
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator Joseph Olejniczak at (561) 355-4683.
CarFit Florida
Helping Mature Drivers Find Their Safest Fit
CarFit is an educational program created by the American
Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA,
AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
There is no cost to the driver. It will take between 20-30
minutes to complete the course. You stay in your car during
this. This course will be offered 2-3 times a year. Our next
session will be held on June 15, from 9:00am—12:00pm
Sydelle
To register call Sydelle at 561-641-3859
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Exercise To Your Health
Bobbi Horwich is a skilled Volunteer, Fitness
instructor, and motivator who Inspires people to engage in healthy lifestyle choices. Bobbie’s Exercise to Your Health fitness class can be
taken sitting or standing with the options of using light weights.
The participants of Mid County Active Adult Center, can take her class
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 9–10AM.
Start your Spring/Summer with Bobbie and Exercise to Your Health!
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Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services (DOSS) provides seniors
with every stage of assistance needed for their continuum of care through
the elder years. From DOSS active Senior Centers to more structured
Adult Day Care and In-Home Services, DOSS provides accessible, highquality programs to assist seniors age 60 and older. DOSS has over 31
years of experience helping the senior community and has been the designated lead agency to administer programs for the elderly by the Area
Agency on Aging, Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc. for over 24 years.
Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners
Administrative Office
810 Datura Street, Suite 300
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 355-4746
Fax: (561) 355-3222
North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 694-5435
Fax: (561) 694-9611
Mid County Senior Center
3680 Lake Worth Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561) 357-7100
Fax: (561) 357-7114
West County Senior Center
2916 State Road #15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 996-4808
Fax: (561) 992-1011
www.pbcgov.org
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