The following programs will be held at COA’s THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, in February. Most activities are weekly and will begin Feb. 3. If you have any questions, call the center at 904-209-3659. For more information, go to www.coasjc.org/ponte-vedra-center.
Lunch — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required a week in advance and the required fee is $5 per meal due upon arrival.
Lunch — Thursdays: Four weeks starting Thursday, Feb. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required a week in advance and the required fee is $5 per meal due upon arrival.
Duplicate Bridge: Four weeks on Fridays, starting Feb. 6 from noon to 3 p.m. Required fee is $2 per person, per Friday. You must have a partner and experience to play.
Tap Dance Class: Instructor Ginny Wirzbicki brings much experience to this style of dance and encourages all levels to participate or learn. Four weeks on Fridays, starting Feb. 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee required is $6.25 per class.
Hisshin Sumi-e Painting Class: Traditional East Asian Brush Painting. This class meets on the second Thursday of every month (Feb. 12) from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee required is $3 per person.
Open Painting: Four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Feb. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No fee required; bring your own supplies. Instructor Sarah Good onsite Feb. 11.
Caregiver Support Group (Free Program): The group is open to all adult caregivers. It meets once a month on the first Wednesday. Next date is Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Chair Exercise — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Chair Exercise — Thursdays: Four weeks starting Thursday, Feb. 5, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Canasta — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon
Canasta — Thursdays: Four weeks starting Thursday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon
Mexican Train Dominoes: Four weeks on Tuesdays, starting Feb. 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Bingo — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fee is $1 per card
Bingo — Thursdays: Four weeks starting Thursday, Feb. 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. Fee is $1 per card
Social Bridge: Four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Feb. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to noon
Let’s Play Board Games: Rummikub, Scrabble, Yahtzee, cards and more. Enjoy socializing and making new friends while participating in some friendly competition; four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon
Individual Rotation Duplicate Bridge (Experienced): Four weeks on Wednesdays, starting Feb. 4 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Required fee is $2 per person.
Wii Bowling: Four weeks on Thursdays, starting Feb. 5 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Computer Room: Available Tuesdays through Fridays during open hours; general assistance available
Ballroom Basics: Join volunteer Scott Adkins, who will show you the basic steps of ballroom dance (waltz, foxtrot, rumba). No partner is needed; however, comfortable shoes are a must (leather soles are best). New day and time: Thursdays, starting Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon
Closed Captioned Phones: Kelly Joyce, outreach educator for Captel, will be onsite to provide information about closed captioned telephones. Joyce brings a fun approach to her presentation incorporating an educational bingo game about the phones, to include prizes and giveaways. Learn how this technology can improve the quality of life for those with hearing loss on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Football Trivia: Get ready for Superbowl Sunday and test your knowledge of the game for a chance to win a gift basket, filled with all our favorite football treats. Thursday, Feb. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Stimpod Nerve Therapy: If you or someone you know suffers from diabetic neuropathy, stop by the center to hear about an exciting new treatment option. Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinic Director Zach Engel of Innovative Physical Therapy explains how stimpod nerve therapy can help restore nerve function, reduce pain and improve sensation. Thursday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon
Pain Management & Therapy: Dr. Dave Salek from Jax Spine & Pain will address pain management by discussing various types of therapies. Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to noon
Valentine’s Day/Birthday Party: What better way to start the Valentine’s weekend than music by professional vocalist James Cargill? James brings the American standard songbook back with his smooth vocals. Love is in the air at THE PLAYERS Senior Center on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 11 to noon. Wear red! February birthdays will also be celebrated.
Aging Gracefully: Inspirational speaker Dr. Ernie Panza has been inspiring audiences for decades. He has been an avid health enthusiast and stays fit by visiting the gym nearly every day since high school. Dr. Panza is a life-and-fitness coach record holder who, at age 79, completed 618 pull-ups in one hour. Come hear his story and get inspired on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon.
St. Johns County Legal Aid: “Exploitation of the Elderly and Disabled” will be presented by Megan Wall, managing attorney for St. Johns County Legal Aid. Thursday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon
Medication Education: Brooklyn Santiago, sales director for Starling at Ponte Vedra will have a nurse on-hand to answer your general medication questions. Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to noon
Monthly Craft: It’s got to be flowers in February! Thursday, Feb. 26 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Trivia with a Twist: Medicare Sales Representative Nelson Correa is here to have some fun while answering any questions you may have regarding CarePlus Health Plans. Trivia and karaoke will be combined for an hour of fun and laughs. Thursday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to noon
