Government and Politics
December 19, 2022
From: City of Dunedin
Bus Trips - Deadlines in January
Enjoy a day of fun and adventure with us! All fees include bus transportation which picks up and drops off at the Hale Senior Activity Center. Registration must be made by the deadline date in order to avoid cancellation. Hurry in - limited tickets!
-Tampa Bay History Center & Sparkman Wharf
Deadline to register: Jan. 9
Date of trip: Tues, Feb. 21
9 am - 3:30 pm
$32 / person
Immerse yourself in history and culture with a 2-hour guided tour linking modern culture with cigar factories, sports legends, railroad tycoons, cattle drivers, pioneers, Spanish conquistadors and Florida’s first native inhabitants. Afterwards, we will go to Sparkman Wharf for lunch on your own.
-Florida State Fair
Deadline to register: Jan. 13
Date of trip: Tues, Feb. 14
10 am - 5 pm
$34 / person
Let’s all go to the fair and be a kid again! Visit the Florida State Fair and spend the day eating fair food & deep fried Oreos, ride the Ferris wheel, see the animals, and visit Cracker Country - Tampa’s only living history museum that feels like a step back in time. Don’t miss out on all the thrills, exhibits and entertainment.
Register online or in person.
Other trips this spring include The Bishop Museum of Science & Nature on Tuesday, March 21 (must register by 2/20) and to Tampa Bay Downs on Wednesday April 12 (must register by 3/10).
Hale Senior Activity Center
330 Douglas Avenue
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 298-3299
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The Hale Senior Activity Center in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness -Pinellas is providing a free program in January for adults and their family members affected by a mental health condition so that they can build better lives.
-Family-to-Family
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Jan. 23 - Mar. 13
$ Free to attend
This program is for family members / caregivers of adults living with a mental health condition. The course is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved ones while maintaining their own well-being. This program includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. The group setting provides mutual support and shared positive impact - experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation.
-Peer-to-Peer
Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Jan. 26 - Mar. 16
$ Free to attend
This program is a safe, confidential space for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves, experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences, and provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. This program includes information on illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions.
This program is taught by trained teachers with experience and includes activities, discussions and informative videos. It does not include recommendations for treatment approaches.
To register or for more information: call the National Alliance on Mental Illness at (727) 826-0807. This program is held at the Hale Senior Activity Center.
Monthly Happenings
The Hale Senior Activity Center offers a variety of programs, classes, monthly luncheons, trips, social events, educational seminars, support groups, and services for ages 50 & older. Find something new for you or a loved one.