Senior Friendship Centers offers a lively calendar activities and ideas to explore. For a daily, downloadable schedule of activities in your area, click at below left. Upcoming special events are listed below, right.

Senior Idol Talent Show Auditions Tuesday & Wednesday August 12 & 13. 3 - 5 pm. The Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. If you always wanted to be a star--this is your chance to shine. Open to Anyone 65 or older. Active profrssionals are not eligible. Groups acts encouraged. Audition acts should be from 2-3 minutes in length. Acts may include: Playing an instrument, singing a song, whistling, comedy, puppetry, dramatic readings, magic acts, impersonation, dancing, ventriloquy, etc. For more information on Senior Idol, contact Sandy Lange at 906-1881. Friendship Excursion International Plaza Shopping Trip Thursday, August 7. 9:15 am - 3:15 pm. Enjoy leisurely shopping in air-conditioned mall. Featuring Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillards and unique selections of other stores. Lunch on your own with new friends. $35 Early Bird Price by August 1. $40 August 2. Must be able to board bus without assistance. Cancellation fee up to three days before trip, 50% of trip fee will be applied to next trip, no refunds. For more information contact Lynne Anast 941- 556-3269 or email Lynne at lanast@seniorfriendship.com Meet 15 min before departure time at Senior Friendship Centers (Great Room middle building) 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota FL 34236 Friendship Excursion, Florida Aquarium Tampa Florida Aquarium Tampa, Wednesday August 20. 9:15 am- 2:15 pm. Seahorses, Penguins & Wetlands Oh My! Encounter 20,000 aquatic plants and animals in air-conditioned comfort. Lunch is included at the Aquarium Cafe. Early Bird Price $60 by August 8. $65 August 9. Must be able to board bus without assistance. Cancellation fee up to three days before trip, 50% of trip fee will be applied to next trip, no refunds. For more information contact Lynn Anast 941-556-3269 or email Lynne at lanast@seniorfriendship.com Meet 15 min before departure time at Senior Friendship Centers ( Great Room middle building ) 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236 Sarasota Friendship Center Activities A Nationally Accredited Senior Center Look what's happening in August at 1888 Brother Geenen Way! (click on title) Venice Kathleen Catlin Friendship Center A Nationally Accredited Senior Center Look what's happening in August 2350 Scenic Drive in Venice! (click on title) Adult Day Service Resources Includes Caregiver Resources Elderhostel -Alumni Times Senior Friendship Centers' School of Lifelong Learning; Volume 11; December 2007-April 2008 Fitness Room, Sarasota Join the Fitness Room for only $15 A Month or select the Personal Trainer option from $50 per hour to $75 in home session. Get fit in 2008! Call Tom 556-3259 (click on title) Balance Movement Classes Schedule for August 2008 and more...straight from the pages of Prime Times You need Adobe Acrobat to view these files, click here to download free.

Saging Sarasota County: Increasing Civic Engagement Dining with Friends Treat yourself and do a good deed on Tuesday August 19 by having a meal out with friends at participating restaurants. These restaurants are donating a percentage of their income that day to support the programs and services of Senior Friendship Centers, the non-profit organization that has been improving the quality of life and health for older adults and their families in southwest Florida since 1973: Swinging With Friends, Saturday September 27 2008 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Mission Valley Golf & Country Club 1 PM Shotgun Start followed by Awards Reception with cash bar, Silent Auction, Goody Bags and many prize-winning opportunities