Aging Matters In Brevard | Senior Services

Free Medicare Counseling
2014-11-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
SHINE is an award-winning, statewide volunteer program that provides free, unbiased counseling and information for people on Medicare, their families, and caregivers. SHINE is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affaires and is administered in Brevard County by the Senior Resource Alliance located in Orlando.
Counseling will be available on Medicare, Medigap (Supplemental Insurance), HMOs, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Plans, and Long-Term Care Insurance. All counseling is first-some, first-served. Bring with you a list of all your medications or Rx bottles, insurance card, and Medicare card.
Reminder the Annual Election Period for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans is October 15 – December 7.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Friday Afternoon at the Movies
2014-10-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Featuring “Night at the Museum”
Please join us for a movie and refreshments every Friday at 1:00.
Movie and refreshments sponsored by Wellcare.
Movies subject to change due to availability.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Bone Builders Class - Palm Bay West
2014-10-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2014-10-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Greater Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr NE, Palm Bay, 32907
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a service of Aging Matters in Brevard, is now offering free exercise and health education classes to prevent or delay the progression of osteoporosis in older men and women.
Bone Builders is a volunteer led osteoporosis prevention exercise and education program for older men and women. During one-hour classes that meet twice weekly, participants lift light weights to improve their bone and muscle strength while also working to better their balance. Classes are limited in size, and enrollment is required in advance. Please contact the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at (321) 631-2749 or RSVP@AgingMattersBrevard.org to register as a participant.

RSVP Fall Recognition Event
2014-10-29 04:00 - 18:00 | Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 Florida Ave, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
Save-the-date! Invitations were mailed to all RSVP volunteers. Thank you for your prompt replies. Due to the overwhelming response this event is now closed, and there is a waiting list.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this event should contact Daphne Stacey at (321) 806-2749 at least 7 days prior to the event.

Bone Builders Class - Cocoa Beach
2014-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Freedom 7 Senior Center, 500 Tom Warriner Blvd, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States

Bone Builders Class - Palm Bay East
2014-10-27 09:30 - 10:30 | Palm Bay Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States

Bone Builders Class - Rockledge
2014-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Martin Andersen Senior Center, 1025 Florida Ave, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States

Bone Builders Class - Eau Gallie
2014-10-27 08:30 - 09:30 | Eau Galle Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States

Friday Afternoon at the Movies
2014-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Featuring “Hildago”
Please join us for a movie and refreshments every Friday at 1:00.
Movie and refreshments sponsored by Wellcare.
Movies subject to change due to availability.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Aging Matters is holding a tag sale to benefit the United Way of Brevard
2014-10-24 08:00 - 12:00 | Aging Matters in Brevard, 3600 W King St, Cocoa, FL, 32926, United States
In the parking lot, Aging Matters in Brevard
3600 W King St, Cocoa
Come and shop!
This sale is cash only.

All proceeds benefit United Way of Brevard
Items not sold will be donated to the Central Brevard Sharing Center

Free Memory Screenings (by appointment only)
2014-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
The East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic is offering free memory screenings to adults who are concerned about memory loss. The screening is a 30 minute confidential appointment and includes a 15 minute test.
Please call (321) 452-4341 to make an appointment.

Closed for Recognition Event
2014-10-18 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States

Friday Afternoon at the Movies
2014-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Featuring “The Last of the Blonde Bombshells”
Please join us for a movie and refreshments every Friday at 1:00.
Movie and refreshments sponsored by Wellcare.
Movies subject to change due to availability.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Meet and Greet the new RSVP Director and staff
2014-10-16 11:30 - 14:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Join us for a “Meet and Greet” and get to know the new Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Director, Ms. Michelle Toms, and staff. All RSVP volunteers are invited to stop by and get to know the team and how they can serve you. RSVP is a service of Aging Matters in Brevard. Drinks and refreshments will be provided.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Friday Afternoon at the Movies
2014-10-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Featuring “Mary Poppins”
Please join us for a movie and refreshments every Friday at 1:00.
Movie and refreshments sponsored by Wellcare.
Movies subject to change due to availability.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

The Slomin Law Firm
2014-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Aging Matters in Brevard and the Sunflower House are pleased to introduce a free educational presentation for grandparent caregivers and their families that will cover such topics as Understandng Guardianships of a Minor (What’s involved, Who it protects, Where it helps, Why it’s necessary, and How it occurs) and Estate Planning for you and for your family.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

GRANDParenting Again Support Group
2014-10-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2014-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Are you a grandparent or relative 55 or older?
Have you given up your retirement or your own plans in order to take on everything that comes along with raising children 18 and younger?
This program addresses the many challenges of multigenerational households by providing a setting where participants receive emotional, financial, and legal support through counseling, tutoring, parenting and nutritional classes, as well as other bridging services that improve the quality of life for multigenerational households.
For more information or to become a member of GRANDParenting Again please call (321) 209-4472 or email grandparentingagain@gmail.com.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Friday Afternoon at the Movies
2014-10-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Feature “Gosford Park”
Please join us for a movie and refreshments every Friday at 1:00.
Movie and refreshments sponsored by Wellcare.
Movies subject to change due to availability.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact Janet Price at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Adoptable Pets by Humane Society
2014-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
The Central Brevard Humane Society will bring shelter dogs and cats available for adoption, merchandise and fun educational information about responsible pet ownership. Donations of pet supplies will be accepted during the event for the homeless animals at the shelter in Cocoa and their Merritt Island Adoption Center, located at 155 Pioneer Road on Merritt Island.
Proceeds from this event will help to raise awareness and financial support for the “unwanted and abandoned” pets that visit the Humane Society each year, who need a safe and loving “forever” home.
For more information, contact the Central Brevard Humane Society at (321) 636-3343.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Vitas Merritt Island Sewing Group
2014-09-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2014-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
This social group meets twice a month to make comfort items for Vitas’ patients. Some ladies crochet, some knit and some sew. There are a variety of support projects to work on. Projects include making Memory Bears for caregivers of Vitas patients, Military Bears for veterans, warm hats, booties, and lap robes as well as walker bags, all purpose bags, bed rail covers, clothing protectors and other items as requested. It is a time of sharing of talents and self!
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Adoptable Pets by Humane Society
2014-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
The Central Brevard Humane Society will bring shelter dogs and cats available for adoption, merchandise and fun educational information about responsible pet ownership. Donations of pet supplies will be accepted during the event for the homeless animals at the shelter in Cocoa and their Merritt Island Adoption Center, located at 155 Pioneer Road on Merritt Island.
Proceeds from this event will help to raise awareness and financial support for the “unwanted and abandoned” pets that visit the Humane Society each year, who need a safe and loving “forever” home.
For more information, contact the Central Brevard Humane Society at (321) 636-3343.

Friday Afternoon at the Movies
2014-08-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Please join us for a movie and refreshments every Friday at 1:00.
Movies subject to change due to availability.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

"Staying Fit" Exercise Class
2014-08-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Exercise classes developed by the Arthritis Foundation are offered every Monday and Friday from 11:00 – 12:00. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. This class is funded in part by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Senior Resource Alliance. Improving fitness only takes following a regular one-hour exercise program twice a week for six months.
There is a customary donation of $3 per class. Classes open to the public.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Caregiver Support Group
2014-08-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
This support group currently meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and is sponsored by Hospice of St. Francis.
Join us to discuss issues related to being a caregiver. This group offers a safe and confidential place to talk openly with others who are or who have been caregivers.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Caregiver Life Transitions
2014-08-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Caregiver Life Transitions offers a place to socialize, make new friends, and become an active member of a larger community. It is specifically for individuals who have been caregivers and are now transitioning to life beyond the caregiver years.
This support group offers counseling, social activities, and classes on self esteem building, stress reduction, and financial and health issues.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

"Staying Fit" Exercise Class
2014-08-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
Exercise classes developed by the Arthritis Foundation are offered every Monday and Friday from 11:00 – 12:00. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. This class is funded in part by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the Senior Resource Alliance. Improving fitness only takes following a regular one-hour exercise program twice a week for six months.

There is a customary donation of $3 per class. Classes are open to the public.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.

Dementia Support Group
2014-08-20 10:30 - 12:00 | Sunflower House, 777 E. Merritt Island Cswy. , Merritt Island, FL, 32952 , United States
The Sunflower House hosts a bi-monthly Dementia Support Group sponsored by the East Central Florida Memory Disorder Clinic and facilitated by Sharon Ramsey. This group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month and is designed for caregivers. In-house respite is not provided for this event.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons needing special accommodations to participate in this presentation should contact the Sunflower House at (321) 452–4341 at least 7 days prior to the meeting.
