Senior Friendship Centers tackle loneliness in Southwest Florida’s pandemic
GUEST COLUMN — For older adults, loneliness and despair are side effects of COVID-19. Carol Tapp of Sarasota lives alone and suffers from COPD, ... continue reading
Senior Friendship Centers is reaching out to seniors who need meals
Senior Friendship Centers is working to identify seniors aged 60+ in Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte and Lee Counties who may be interested in receiving home-delivered ... continue reading
Be Good to Your Heart in 2020 – Your Life Depends On It
Commit to a heart healthy lifestyle in 2020 and then own the lifestyle. Good health habits will open the door to an active, ... continue reading
5 Ways To Support a Friend Dealing With The Loss of a Loved One
by Nat Juchems Losing a loved one is something most of us will experience at some point in our lives. For those who have ... continue reading
Senior Friendship Centers “Blooming Friendships” Signature Event Benefits Local Seniors in Need
On Thursday, January 30 at 5:30 p.m. Senior Friendship Centers (SFC) will present “Blooming Friendships,” a festive dinner to celebrate SFC’s mission: to promote ... continue reading
Color Outside the Lines
A Collaborative Program with The Ringling The Ringling Museum is pleased to announce Outside the Lines, a new monthly collaboration with the Senior Friendship ... continue reading
Lights of Friendship
The holiday season brightens our lives. Christmas lights adorn trees and our community, glowing candles in a Hanukkah menorah brighten our homes, and the ... continue reading
The Effect of Loneliness on Seniors
Forward: In October, the funeral of veteran Edward Pearson at Sarasota National Cemetery received national attention when the funeral home printed that he had ... continue reading
Life Creativity: Practical Tools for Living Long and Aging Well
Practical tools for people who are looking for creative energy in everything they do. ‘Life Creativity’ is the third in a series of six ... continue reading