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Through March 25
Suicide Bereavement Support Group, 6-8
p.m. Tues., weekly meetings for adults who have lost someone to
suicide. Center for Loss and Healing, Hospice of the Florida
Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater. Registration required.
Call 727-586-4432, ext. 3451.
Saturday, March 1
Safe Boating Course, one-day, eight-hour
class using the State of Florida boaters' curriculum. Meets
requirements for certification of youthful operators of vessels
with 10 HP motors or larger and mandatory education for boating
violators. St. Petersburg College's Lifelong Learning Center, SPC
Seminole campus. Registration required. Call 727-341-3184.
"A Tisket, A Tasket, Weave Yourself a
Basket," 10 a.m.-2 p.m., instructors Diane Frederick and Angela
Jones, sisters and third generation basket weavers, teach basic
skills as participants create a basket. Registration required.
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly
meeting, featuring "Hanging Delights and Container Gardens" with
Rita Hall and Alice Changstrom and a plant exchange. Dunedin
Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-298-3080 or
727-733-5727.
March 1, 8
America's Boating Course, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
two-day beginner class covering boating law, safe boating,
navigation and more required for boat license or safety
certification. Safety Harbor Community Center, Sixth Street and
Ninth Avenue, Safety Harbor. Registration required. Call
727-724-1530.
Sunday, March 2
Silverliners' "Day at the Races," 11
a.m., annual program of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Eastern
Air Lines Silverliners International, including buffet lunch in the
private party suite. All former Eastern flight attendants invited.
Registration required. Proceeds benefit The Haven of Pinellas
County. Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd., Tampa. Call
727-726-2061.
Monday, March 3
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., featuring installation of officers. East Lake
Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-784-3386.
Tuesday, March 4
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring members' Single Specimen Shell
Show. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off
Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call
727-796-4117.
Wednesday, March 5
Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas
luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons
new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting
locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 7 p.m., at
the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525.
Thursday, March 6
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., at East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055 East
Lake Woodlands Pkwy. Featuring entertainment by McGinley Academy
Irish Dancers. Call 727-784-3386.
Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor
Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
Friday, March 7
"Small Mammal Ecology and Conservation," 9
a.m.-3 p.m., adult ecology workshop with Travis Blunden, University
of Florida, Dept. of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Also,
"Homeschool Educator's Workshop: "Seasons and Cycles," 1-3 p.m.,
led by preserve staff. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Registration required. Call 727-453-6800.
Computer Class: Personal Computer Basics,
9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Saturday, March 8
"Boot Camp" Fitness, 9 a.m., workout with
a certified personal trainer. Monthly program on second Saturday.
Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar.
Call 813-749-1260.
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-855-1931.
Daughters of Italy Lodge #2825
installation of officers and St. Joseph's Day celebration, 10:30
a.m., featuring a breakfast buffet and talk by Fr. Ted Costello of
St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church. East Lake Woodlands
Country Club, 1055 East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Oldsmar. Call
727-447-6890.
"Setting Limits," 10:30 a.m., special
parenting workshop with Brenna M. Hicks, M.A. Psychology (The Kid
Counselor). Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 223.
Captain Max's Junior Astronomers, 11
a.m.-noon, astronomy club meeting second Saturday monthly for ages
8-12. Great Explorations, The Children's Museum, 1925 Fourth St.
N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-821-8992.
World Circle Language Club, 11:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting. Cove Cay Country Club, 2612 Cove Cay Dr.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-3344.
34th Annual "Cracker Supper," 5:30 p.m.,
old fashioned "Florida Cracker" meal presented by the Largo Area
Historical Society. Southwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Rd.,
Largo. Open to the public. Reservations required. Call
727-531-1804.
March 8, 9 and 15
Blacksmithing: Making Tools, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., instructor Ken Straight teaches the properties of steel used
for making tools. Completion of "Basic Blacksmithing" or equivalent
experience recommended. Registration required. Heritage Village,
11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
Sunday, March 9
Sunday Morning Bird Walk, 9-11 a.m.,
identify common birds with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Monday, March 10
Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Managing Conflict Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
dinner, 7 p.m. program on how to reduce stress, navigate conflict,
exercise self-control, learn new strategies and restore
self-esteem. For all ages, elementary students to adults. The
Compass, 401 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-0234.
Tuesday, March 11
Snowsharks, 7 p.m., monthly meeting to
plan hosted ski trips and events. 1st N 10 Sports Bar, 776 N.
Missouri Ave., Largo. Call 727-581-3111.
American Legion Post 238 Auxiliary, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting. Post Home, 900 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-9601.
Wednesday, March 12
UTB Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.,
featuring a talk by Angelo Dundee, member of the International
Boxing Hall of Fame, trainer to Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.
Hosted by the Upper Tampa Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce. Tampa
Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Rd., Oldsmar. Reservation required.
Call 813-855-4233.
Volunteer Open House at Heritage Village,
1-2 p.m., information on volunteer opportunities for docents,
living history presenters, receptionists and gift shop volunteers.
Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2427.
Cypress Swamp Café: Florida
Friendly Landscape Plan Clinic, 4-8 p.m., free presentation by
Pinellas County IFAS Extension and Brooker Creek Preserve staff
from a series on sustainable lifestyles. Pre-registration required.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940
Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Friends of the Library Meeting, 6:30 p.m.,
at the Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor.
Call 727-724-1525.
Thursday, March 13
Book Time at Brooker Creek: "Are You a
Snail?," 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program featuring stories and
hands-on activities designed to introduce pre-school children to
the natural environment. Featuring the book by Judy Allen and Tudor
Humphries. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sons of the American Revolution, meeting
second Thursday monthly, locations vary. Call 727-398-4425.
Florida West Coast Orchid Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., visitors welcome. Featuring a talk by Ed Bugbee of
Featherstone Orchids. Educational class preceding business meeting.
Orchid sale and refreshments follow. Pinellas County Cooperative
Extension Bldg., 12175 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-733-8167.
Friday, March 14
Computer Class: Internet and Database
Searching, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
Colonial Dames XVII Century, noon, meeting
of the Berkeley Plantation Chapter, featuring "Colonial Heraldry,"
program by Barbara Branscum, member of several lineage societies.
Stacey's Buffet,1451 Missouri Ave. N., Largo. Call
727-531-2100.
Women's Civic Club of Safety Harbor, 2-4
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program with guest speaker.
Rigsby Recreation Center, 605 2nd St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-725-2866 or 727-725-2403.
Talent Night, 7:30 p.m., open to poetry,
songs, instruments and more. Refreshments by Fun with God Ministry.
Bible Fellowship Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-787-8609.
Saturday, March 15
Tampa Bay Computer Society "Open House and
RAK," 9 a.m.-3 p.m., "Random Acts of Kindness" computer repair
clinic, open to the public. Reservations required for repairs.
Tampa Bay Computer Society Resource Center, 1510 Barry St.,
Clearwater. Call 727-443-4433.
Tin Punching Crafts Class for Parents and
Kids, 10 a.m.-noon, instructor Robin Popp leads participants in the
creation of unique candleholders. Registration required. Heritage
Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call 727-582-2426.
Tot Shabbat Program, 10-11 a.m., for ages
infant-5, facilitated by Susan Greear. Playtime, art activities,
music, discussions and more to teach about Jewish holidays. Theme:
Passover. Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-738-9000.
United Daughters of the Confederacy, 10
a.m., meeting of the Mary Custis Lee Chapter #1451. UDC Memorial
Bldg., 3158 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-323-4401.
"Deer, Oh Dear!," 1-2 p.m., interactive
program on Florida's two species of deer with the Brooker Creek
Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, March 16
Young Naturalist Walk, 9-11 a.m., for
families with children of all ages, led by the Brooker Creek
Preserve staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve
Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Monday, March 17
GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club monthly
meeting, 6 p.m., community room of the Countryside Public Library,
2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-726-7907.
Top of the Bay Garden Club, 7 p.m.,
Woman's Club, 207 Exeter St., Oldsmar. Public invited. Call
813-891-6241.
Tuesday, March 18
LIADO (The Italian-American Women of
Today) General Membership meeting, 6 p.m., Italian music, heritage
and food. Our Lady of Lourdes Community Center, 750 San Salvador
Dr., Dunedin. Call 727-418-5415.
Florida Herb Society meeting, 6:30-8:30
p.m., herbal swaps, refreshments. Non-members welcome. Clearwater
Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-393-3943 or
727-447-6305.
Tampa Bay Computer Society monthly
meeting, 6:30 p.m., free program on computer use, open to the
public. "Free" diagnostic repair clinic available to members.
Classes available by registration. Largo Cultural Center, 105
Central Park Dr., Largo. Call 727-443-4433.
St. Petersburg Audubon Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., free program. The Science Center of Pinellas
County, 7701 22nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Call 727-384-0027.
Laubsch Bonsai Society, 7:30 p.m., monthly
meeting featuring bonsai "show-and-tell" by members, presentation
or workshop on bonsai and a raffle of pre-bonsai material, pots,
books and more. Taste Café, 500 Main St., Suite E, Safety
Harbor. Call 727-734-0027.
Wednesday, March 19
Safety Harbor Garden Club, 9:30 a.m.,
monthly meeting featuring a speaker and plant exchange. Safety
Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-3794.
Bay Bouquet Garden Club, 11 a.m., monthly
meeting, featuring "A Blue Ribbon in Design, Too?" presented by
Janice Hamlin, National Garden Clubs Accredited Judge, and a plant
exchange. Social hour: 9:30 a.m. Community Room, Dunedin Library,
223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call Call 727-734-2058.
Top of the Bay Zonta Club monthly meeting,
5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that
supports local charities. Guests welcome. East Lake Woodlands
Country Club, Oldsmar. Call 727-781-5949 or 727-656-7722.
"Ancient Assassins -- Scorpions," 7-8:30
p.m., interactive look at scorpions with the Brooker Creek Preserve
staff. Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
March 19, 26, April 2
"Rise and Fall of Islam: What Went Wrong,"
10 a.m.-noon, presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of
Eckerd College. Palm Harbor Satellite Campus, 1150 C.R. 1, Palm
Harbor. Registration required. Call 727-864-7600.
Thursday, March 20
The Great Naturalists Reading Series, 10
a.m.-noon, interactive presentation on the writings of noted
naturalists, followed by a "walk in the woods." Hosted by the East
Lake Community Library and the Brooker Creek Preserve staff.
Registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
"Citrus Time Traveler," 1-3 p.m., a Home
School History Adventure for ages 5-11, a living history lesson.
Registration required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo.
Call 727-582-2426.
Suncoast Sierra Club meeting, 7:30 p.m.
third Thursday monthly, featuring David Kantz, chairman of St.
Petersburg Audubon Society, showing slides and speaking on birding.
Moccasin Lake Park, 2750 Park Trail Ln., Clearwater. Call
727-526-5065.
Saturday, March 22
"Pottery and Prehistoric People,"
1:30-3:30 p.m., hands-on look at the archaeological evidence of
ancient, native societies with Loren Blakely, past president,
Florida Anthropoligical Society. Registration required. Brooker
Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Sunday, March 23
"Discovering Nature with Your Child," 11
a.m.-3 p.m., free open classroom program for children of all ages
with the Brooker Creek Preserve staff. Registration required.
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940
Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Monday, March 24
Suncoast Genealogy Society, 7 p.m.,
monthly meeting. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-937-8915.
Tuesday, March 25
Senior Modeling/Acting Workshop with Ro
Martinez, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., learn how to avoid scams, register with
an agent, prepare for a photo shoot, succeed at auditions and more.
Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon
Springs. Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.
Ask a Genealogist, 3-4 p.m., local
genealogy volunteers assist with family tree searching and
genealogy source work. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Zonta Club of Pinellas monthly meeting,
5:30 p.m., an international service club of executive women that
supports local charities. Guests welcome. Alfano's Restaurant,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd., Clearwater. Call 727-441-8640.
Daughters of Italy Lodge #2825 monthly
meeting, 6 p.m., featuring a presentation on Italy. Countryside
Public Library, 2741 S.R. 580, Clearwater. Call 727-447-6890 or
727-455-1521.
Pinellas Geological Society monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., youth group, The Tumblers, meets one hour prior.
Largo Library, 351 East Bay Drive, Largo. Call 727-894-2440.
Singles Group, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
featuring refreshments by the Fun With God Group. Bible Fellowship
Church, 4670 East Bay Dr., Largo. Call 727-787-8609.
Thursday, March 27
Book Time at Brooker Creek: "All Around Me
I See," 10:30-11:15 a.m., free program featuring stories and
hands-on activities designed to introduce pre-school children to
the natural environment. Featuring the book by Laya Steinberg.
Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-453-6800.
Free Equipment for the Hearing Impaired,
1-3 p.m., for qualified Florida residents who are deaf, hard of
hearing or speech impaired. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St.
N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-399-9983.
March 27-28
Mature Driving Classes, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
state-approved class for drivers 50 years and older. AARP
instructors. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave.,
Tarpon Springs. Registration required. Call 727-942-5628.
Friday, March 28
Computer Class: Basics of Word Processing
with Word, 9:45-10:45 a.m., registration required. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
Sunday, March 30
"The Great Weedon Bird Quest," 8-9:30
a.m., park staff led hike to identify marks and behaviors of
year-round and seasonal birds. Pre-registration required. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
March 31-April 4
Living History Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-4
p.m., a week of hands-on history for ages 5-11. Registration
required. Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. N., Largo. Call
727-582-2426.
Tuesday, April 1
Suncoast Conchologists Shell Club, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting featuring a program, "Shelling in the Solomon
Islands." Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2001 Rainbow Dr. (just off
Hercules), Clearwater. Open to anyone interested in shells. Call
727-796-4117.
Wednesday, April 2
Welcome Newcomer Club of Pinellas
luncheon, noon, first Wednesday monthly, social club for persons
new to the area or those recently widowed-divorced-retired. Meeting
locations vary. Call 727-938-7478 or 727-447-0375.
Thursday, April 3
Palm Harbor Newcomers Alumnae and Friends
luncheon, 11 a.m., featuring barbershop style entertainment by The
Palm Harbor CrystalAires. East Lake Woodlands Country Club, 1055
East Lake Woodlands Pkwy., Palm Harbor. Reservations required by
Fri., Mar. 28. Call 727-784-3386.
Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Post 10093, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor
Lake Ct., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
VFW Post 10093, 7:30 p.m., monthly meeting
at the post hall. VFW Post 10093, 965 Harbor Lake Ct., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-726-3646.
Saturday, April 5
Oldsmar Historical Society, 10 a.m.,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Dunedin Garden Club, 2 p.m., monthly
meeting, featuring "Summer Gardens" with Denys Walk and a plant
exchange. Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3080 or 727-733-5727.
Monday, April 7
Friends of the Oldsmar Library, noon,
monthly meeting. TECO Hall, Oldsmar Public Library, 400 St.
Petersburg Dr. E. (corner of St. Pete Drive E. and Dartmouth Ave.),
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1178.
Tuesday, April 8
Snowsharks, 7 p.m., monthly meeting to
plan hosted ski trips and events. 1st N 10 Sports Bar, 776 N.
Missouri Ave., Largo. Call 727-581-3111.
American Legion Post 238 Auxiliary, 7:30
p.m., monthly meeting. Post Home, 900 Main St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-726-9601.
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Ongoing (Meetings & Classes)
Aqua Fitness Water Workout, also
fibromyalgia and arthritis classes, ongoing at The Long Center,
Clearwater and Bonsai Health and Fitness Center, Largo. Call for
dates and times. Call 727-796-5933.
Computer Learning Center, public access to
computers and the internet, as well as basic, intermediate and
advanced computer training for youth and adults. Appointment
required. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Also offering classes at Westminster Apts., Oldsmar
by registration. Call 727-791-8255.
Computer Tutorials, one-on-one 15-minute
hands-on computer tutorials, by appointment only. Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
233.
ESOL Tutoring, ongoing volunteer ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs, ESOL
instruction. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 233.
Family Support Services, daily assistance
in accessing programs and services for financial and other life
issues. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
"Fit For Life" Boot Camp, 6-7 a.m.
Mon.-Fri., intense cardio and strength training classes for adults.
Ongoing. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628, ext. 5.
Free Parenting Classes, sponsored by the
Suncoast Community Mental Health -- Total Family Strategy Program.
Ongoing eight-week courses for parents of children ages 4-10.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. For times, locations and registration, call
727-543-8589.
Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Support
Groups, sponsored by the Kinship Care Program, St. Petersburg.
Meetings: 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly at Largo Library; 10 a.m.
third Wednesday monthly at Regency Park Library, New Port Richey; 6
p.m. second and fourth Thursday at St. Petersburg Family Resources,
3821 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg; and, 6 p.m. third Monday
monthly at Clearwater Family Resources, 1615 Union St., Clearwater.
Call 727-528-5767.
"Happy Birth Way" Natural Childbirth
Classes, 7-9 p.m. Thurs., learn how to relax in labor, how to avoid
c-section, easy prenatal nutrition, effective prenatal exercise and
more. Six-week class series; registration ongoing. Call
727-515-1664.
Jazzercise Class, 6 p.m. Mon.- Wed.; 9
a.m. Tues. and Thurs.; 9:15 a.m. Sat., complete cardio workout
combining aerobics, yoga, Pilates and kick boxing movements.
Registration required. Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton
Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Sunrise Table Tennis Club match play for
beginners to advanced players of all ages. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.; 4-9
p.m. Mon., at Countryside Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr.,
Clearwater; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., 12:30-5 p.m. Sat.
at The Long Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater; 6-9 p.m. Wed.
and Fri. at Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave.,
Clearwater. Lessons available by appointment. Call
727-669-0899.
Every Monday
Chi Chi Rodriguez Ladies Golf League,
openings for new members October-March. Chi Chi Rodriguez Golf
Course, 3030 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater. Call
727-392-6381.
"I Can Problem Solve," 3:30-5 p.m., fun
games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children K-Grade 6
in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. Westminster
Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call 727-791-8255.
Sign Language Instruction, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
school-age children's classes; 6-7 p.m. adult beginner's classes;
7-7:50 p.m. adult intermediate classes. Call for start dates of
ongoing 16-week courses. Deaf Literacy Center at the Safety Harbor
Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext.
232.
Mah Jongg Class, 1 p.m., new series of
lessons with instructor Rhoda Gold. Registration required. Tarpon
Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
"Investigators of Nature," 4-5 p.m., club
for children ages 6-12. Different nature exploration each week.
Dunedin Nature Center, 1910 Ed Eckert Dr., Dunedin. Call
727-298-3271.
Strength/Body Sculpting Class, 5:30 p.m.
Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine
Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Renaissance Speakers Club, 6 p.m., learn
about public speaking in a supportive atmosphere. Chic Realty, 28
N. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Call 727-585-3211.
Q&A Computer Users Group, 6:30 p.m.,
informal club open to the public, sponsored by Tampa Bay Computer
Society. Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor. Call
727-443-4433.
Tai Chi, 7 p.m., new class in Taiji Quan.
Registration required. Craig Park Recreation Center, 5 Beekman
Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Every Monday and Tuesday
Free Genealogical Assistance, 10 a.m.-4
p.m., by volunteers John Kiwala and Ken Nichol. Tarpon Springs
Public Library, 138 Lemon St., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-943-4922.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Stretching & Pilates Class, 9:30 a.m.,
strength training and stretching with instructor Nancy J.
Cavanaugh. Registration required. Tarpon Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Adult Tai Chi Classes, 10-11 a.m. for ages
16+ with instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required.
Cypress Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260 or 813-818-0149.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Jazzercise, 6:15 p.m., for ages 18 and up.
Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Every Monday and Thursday
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7-9 p.m.,
low impact exercise taught by Jim Rosenthal, certified instructor.
Registration required. Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish
Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-224-0036.
Every Monday and Friday
Sunrise Table Tennis Club after-school
youth trainings for ages 10-17. 4-6 p.m. Mondays at Countryside
Rec. Ctr., 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater; 4-6 p.m. Fridays at
Ross Norton Rec. Complex, 1426 S. MLK Jr. Ave., Clearwater. Other
times available by appointment. Call 727-669-0899.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jazzercise, 9:30 a.m. regular Jazzercise;
8:45 a.m. Mon. and Wed. Personal Touch format, instructor LeAnn
Carreno. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety
Harbor. Registration required. Call 727-460-3013.
Individual Pre-GED And Basic English
Literacy Tutoring, by appointment. Basic Deaf Literacy Program,
6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday
"Stroller Fit," 9:30 a.m., workout with
baby by your side. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation
Center, Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
CCO Food Pantry, 12:30-3 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 9-11 a.m. Wed., nourishment for families and individuals
provided by the Church & Community Outreach. Safety Harbor
Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety Harbor. Call
727-791-8255.
Every Monday and Thursday
Free Food Tastings, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at
Nature's Food Patch, 1225 Cleveland Ave., Clearwater. Call
727-443-6703.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung Classes, 7 p.m., low
impact exercises with instructor Jim Rosenthal. Congregation B'nai
Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-224-0036.
Every Monday, Friday, Sunday
Buddhist Book Discussion, 7 p.m. Mon. and
Fri.; 3:30 p.m. Sun., free and open to the public. Optional
meditation prior to meeting. 1709 Mexico Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-934-8040.
Every Tuesday
Free Medicare Counseling with S.H.I.N.E.,
by appointment, counseling on Medicare and health related issues
with representatives of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-298-3080, ext., 253.
Knifty Knitting and Beginning Knitting,
classes with Sue Singleton. Registration required. Classes ongoing
for ages 12 and up. Safety Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1530.
Medicare Claims Forms Assistance, 9 a.m.-1
p.m. by appointment at the Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S.
Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
America Today, 10 a.m.-noon, reflect on
current events in a group setting with occasional community
leaders. Lois V. Silberman Senior Lounge, The Golda Meier/Kent
Jewish Center 2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call
727-736-1494.
Bingo Social, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., refreshments
and prizes. Registration required. Countryside Recreation Center,
2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
"Creating Peace In Your Everyday Life,"
4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills for managing
anger, a series of courses for middle and high school-age youth.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Registration
requested. Call 727-791-8255.
Creative Speaker's Club, 7:30-9 p.m. 2nd
and 4th Tues., learn public speaking. Pinellas Park Public Library,
7770 52nd St., Pinellas Park. Call 727-787-8609.
Power Yoga, 6 p.m., beginners through
advanced. Instructor Chrissy Saris. Ongoing. Registration required.
Tarpon Community Center Gym, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs.
Call 727-942-5628.
Basic Judaism and Torah Study, 6:30 p.m.,
followed by "Torah Topics," 7:30 p.m., Congregation B'nai Emmunah,
Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-938-9000.
Upper Pinellas Singles, 6:30 p.m., dinner
and nondenominational program for persons 55 and over. First United
Methodist Church of Dunedin, 449 Wood St., Dunedin. Call
727-937-4175 or 727-943-0276.
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 8-9:15 p.m.;
learn the art of relaxation and stress-release with Kelsang Sanden,
Kadampa Buddhism monk, at Parbawatiya Buddhist Center, 201-6th Ave.
S., Safety Harbor. Suitable for beginners. All welcome. Call
727-797-9770.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Kung Fu Classes, 5-6 p.m. for ages 4-8.
Instructor Orlando Schiaffino. Registration required. Cypress
Forest Recreation Center, 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-740-1260.
Kung Fu Classes, 6 p.m. "Wushu" for youth
and adults. Registration required. Tarpon Springs Community Center,
400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Cardio Kick Boxing, 6:30 p.m., four-week
program. Ongoing, registration required. Craig Park Recreation
Center, 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Tae Kwon Do, 7-8 p.m., for all ages.
Registration requested. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State St. W.,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Computer Classes, 11 a.m. Tues. and
Thurs.; 7 p.m. Wed., lecture and demonstrations in Community Room A
at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-298-3080, ext., 253.
Every Wednesday
Crocheting, classes with Sue Singleton.
Registration required. Classes ongoing for ages 12 and up. Safety
Harbor Community Center, 650 Ninth Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1530.
Yoga Class, 10-11:30 a.m., ongoing class
with instructor Nancy Smith. Unity Community Church, 1315 Bayshore
Blvd., Dunedin. Call 727-734-0635.
Yoga, 11 a.m., 7 p.m., registration
required. Cypress Forest Rec. Ctr., 650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
WIC (Women, Infants and Children), 1-4
p.m. (2-6 p.m. third Wed.; also, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. second Fri.),
supplemental foods and services that promote good health for
pregnant, postpartum and breast-feeding women with children ages
0-5. Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Latin and Ballroom Dance, 10:15-11:15
a.m., taught by the Rungo Academy. Learn the waltz, fox trot,
tango, mamba and more. Registration required. Countryside
Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call
727-669-1914.
"Creating Peace In Your Everyday Life,"
4:30-6 p.m., program for young negotiators and skills for managing
anger, a series of courses for middle and high school-age youth.
Safety Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 MLK St., Safety
Harbor. Registration requested. Call 727-791-8255.
Fencing, 5-6:30 p.m., instructor/maestro
Boyko Krastevitch, graduate of the Bulgarian National Sport
Academy. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
650 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar. Call 813-740-1260.
Computer Skills for the Deaf, 6-7:30 p.m.,
also, Basic Deaf Literacy, 6:30-8 p.m., registration required.
Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call
727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Guided Night Walks in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 6:30-8 p.m. every other Wednesday with Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center staff. Pre-registration
required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center,
3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Scrapbooking, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration
required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Introduction to Meditation Class, 7:30
p.m., Buddhist meditation and the power of positive thinking.
Sponsored by the Tarpon Springs Recreation Dept., Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Registration
required. Call 727-942-5628.
Every Wednesday and Friday
Senior Socials, 9 a.m.-noon, for ages 50
and up. Coffee, donuts and bagels. Oldsmar Senior Center, 127 State
St. W., Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1195.
Every Thursday
"The Wonder of Waldorf," 9 a.m.-noon,
weekly open house (when school is in session) for parents
interested in the pre-K through 8th grade liberal arts curriculum
of a Waldorf school. Suncoast Waldorf School, 1857 Curlew Rd., Palm
Harbor. Call 727-254-1943.
Toddler Time to Sign, 10-10:30 p.m., for
ages 18 months-3 years. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N.,
Safety Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Yoga Class, 10:30 a.m., for beginners to
advanced. Tarpon Springs Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-942-5628.
Genealogical Assistance, 1-3 p.m., by
members of the Caladesi Chapter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution at the Dunedin Public Library. Call 727-584-4628 or
727-298-3080.
Introduction to Medical Qi Qong (Tai Chi),
1:30 p.m., basic breathing and stretching exercises for pain
management. Free class; pre-registration required. Tarpon Springs
Community Center, 400 S. Walton Ave., Tarpon Springs. Call
727-942-5628.
"I Can Problem Solve," 3:30-5 p.m., fun
games, stories, role-playing and more to assist children K-Grade 6
in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. Safety
Harbor Neighborhood Family Center, 1003 M.L. King St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-791-8255.
Free Tutoring and Homework Assistance, 4-6
p.m., assistance for elementary, middle and high school students.
Westminster Apartments Community Center, Oldsmar. Call
727-791-8255.
Teen Book Chat Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., for
ages 13-16. Safety Harbor Library, 101 Second St. N., Safety
Harbor. Call 727-724-1525, ext. 232.
Dog Obedience Classes, 7:15-8 p.m. or
8:15- 9 p.m. Thurs. for eight sessions at Bicentennial Park and
Mobbly Bayou Dog Area, 423 Lafayette Blvd., Oldsmar. Registration
required. Call 813-749-1260.
Recovery Inc., 7:30 p.m., support group
for anxiety and depression with steps to feel better and raise
self-esteem. Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 N. Highland Ave.,
Clearwater. Call 727-787-8609.
Adult Dog Manners, 8:30-9:30 p.m.,
six-week class session taught by a certified pet trainer and member
of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Class for new puppy owners,
7:15-8:15 p.m. Registration required. Countryside Recreation
Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., Clearwater. Call 727-669-1914.
Every Thursday and Sunday
Buddhist Meditation Classes, 7-8:30 p.m.
Thurs.; 10 a.m.-noon Sun., learn the art of relaxation and
stress-release with Angus Berry, Kadampa Buddhist meditation
teacher, and Kadam Lucy James, senior Kadampa Buddhist meditation
teacher with more than 26 years experience. Parbawatiya Buddhist
Center, 201-6th Ave. S., Safety Harbor. Suitable for beginners. All
welcome. Call 727-797-9770.
Every Friday
Dunedin Writers Group, 10 a.m., weekly
meetings for aspiring and published writers. Dunedin Library, 223
Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-734-3621 or 727-298-3080, ext.
224.
Tarpon Springs Writers Group, 10 a.m.,
weekly meeting for writers. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon
St., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Youth Nights, 6-9 p.m., for ages 10-15.
Bicentennial Park Recreation Center, Oldsmar. Call
813-749-1260.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, 6:45 p.m.
Beginners; 8 p.m. "Big Book," at Cypress Meadows Community Church,
2180 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor. Call 727-669-2500.
Every Friday and Second Saturday
Shabbat Services, 8 p.m. Fri.; 9:30 a.m.
second Sat. monthly, with Rabbi Shimon Moch. Congregation B'Nai
Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, 3374 Keystone Rd., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Every Saturday
Defensive Tactics, 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.,
basic escapes, stand-up and ground defenses and anti-rape
techniques with instructor Brian Peters in the Fire Station
Training Room, Oldsmar Fire Rescue, 225 Pine Ave. N., Oldsmar.
Registration required. Call 813-749-1260.
"Boot Camp" Fitness, 9-10:30 a.m., workout
with Andreya Tornes, certified personal trainer. Call for next
date. Registration required. Cypress Forest Recreation Center,
Oldsmar. Call 813-749-1260.
Guided Hikes in the Brooker Creek
Preserve, 9-11 a.m., with Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental
Education Center staff. Pre-registration required. Brooker Creek
Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone
Rd., Tarpon Springs. Call 727-453-6800.
Guided Hikes of Weedon Island, 9 a.m.,
pre-registration required. Meet at the classroom patio. Weedon
Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon
Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
PINAWOR (Pinellas Authors and Writers
Organization) meeting, 9:30 a.m.-noon, at the Highland Recreation
Complex, 400 N. Highland Ave., Largo. A self-help,
educational-motivational group for aspiring and published writers.
Call 727-791-1477.
Tutoring for Teens, 10 a.m.-noon, free
sessions by appointment with Vinay. Safety Harbor Library, 101
Second St. N., Safety Harbor. Call 727-726-3386.
Knit Club, 2 p.m., open to beginners and
advanced knitters. Tarpon Springs Library, 138 E. Lemon St., Tarpon
Springs. Call 727-943-4922.
Every Sunday
Photography Hikes on Weedon Island, 8-9:30
a.m. first Sunday monthly, pre-registration required. Open to
photographers of all levels. Sunday Stroll, early morning nature
walk, 8:30-9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Pre-registration required.
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800
Weedon Dr. NE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-453-6500.
"Feeding the Hungry," 4-5 p.m., free meal
for anyone in need. Provided by the Shepard Center, volunteers from
Congregation B'Nai Emmunah, Reform Jewish Synagogue, and Mount
Moriah AME (African Methodist Episcopal). CBE, 3374 Keystone Rd.,
Tarpon Springs. Call 727-938-9000.
Jewish Studies with a focus on classic
Judaism, 5:30-7:30 p.m., lessons for middle and high school
students with Dr. Steven Cohen. The Golda Meier/Kent Jewish Center
2010 Greenbriar Blvd., Clearwater. Call 727-736-1494.
Scottish Country Dancing, 6-7 p.m.
beginners; 7-9:30 p.m. social dancing. SAS Society Hall, 917 Louden
Ave., Dunedin. Call 727-787-4477.
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