BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Seniors In Service of Tampa Bay - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Seniors In Service of Tampa Bay X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://seniorsinservice.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Seniors In Service of Tampa Bay REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20150308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20151101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20160313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20161106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20170312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20171105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T000000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190819 CREATED:20210512T200936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T202035Z UID:4249-1623801600-1623801600@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Readers in Motion In-Services DESCRIPTION:In-Services are learning opportunities that are available for current Foster Grandparent volunteers ONLY. Interested in supporting our community’s children? Click HERE to get started!  URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/readers-in-motion-in-services/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190819 CREATED:20210512T154844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T160850Z UID:4202-1623409200-1623412800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Brunch Buddies - Connect Virtually with New Friends DESCRIPTION:Join Seniors in Service for Bi-Weekly VIRTUAL Get-Togethers featuring connection\, guest speakers\, bingo\, and more! For this week’s speaker\, special Stephen Williams will share the importance of wills and the process of setting one up. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/brunch-buddies-connect-virtually-with-new-friends-3/ LOCATION:FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seniorsinservice.org/wp-content/uploads/c205a50f21f749e7754dc0b434e724b0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190819 CREATED:20210525T162509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T162509Z UID:4469-1623322800-1623326400@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Senior Companion In-Service DESCRIPTION:In-Services are learning opportunities that are available for current Senior Companion volunteers ONLY.  Interested in helping seniors live independently\, with dignity? Click HERE to get started!  URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/senior-companion-in-service/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Senior Services,Volunteer only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T000000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190819 CREATED:20210512T200942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T202131Z UID:4251-1623283200-1623283200@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Frameworks Volunteer Training DESCRIPTION:Frameworks Training is available for current Foster Grandparent volunteers ONLY. Interested in supporting our community’s children? Click HERE to get started!  URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/frameworks-volunteertraining-2/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190819 CREATED:20210525T161915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T161915Z UID:4461-1623236400-1623240000@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Senior Companion In-Service - Spanish DESCRIPTION:In-Services are learning opportunities that are available for current Senior Companion volunteers ONLY. This in-service will be held in Spanish. Interested in helping seniors live independently\, with dignity? Click HERE to get started!  URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/senior-companion-in-service-spanish/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Senior Services,Volunteer only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210608 DTSTAMP:20260422T190819 CREATED:20210520T161928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T161928Z UID:4377-1623024000-1623110399@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Health Buddies Cohort #3 Begins! DESCRIPTION:June 7th marks the beginning of the third 12-week long Health Buddies cohort! Health Buddies help reduce preventable hospital readmissions for individuals living with chronic conditions through combined in-home and telephone interventions that empower them to self-manage their health. Volunteers are trained to provide support to help clients live independently\, with dignity. \nEmpower individuals to self-manage their health. Join Health Buddies today! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/health-buddies-cohort-3-begins/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Health Buddies,Senior Services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190819 CREATED:20210512T162036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T202841Z UID:4217-1622804400-1622809800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Tai Chi - Qui Gong with Certified Instructor Jeff Belton DESCRIPTION:This event is for Seniors in Service volunteers ONLY. Not a volunteer but want to take the class? No problem! CLICK HERE to get involved!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tai Chi – Qi Gong for Health and Pain Reduction\nJoin Seniors in Service and Certified American Tai Chi & Qigong Association instructor\, Jeff Bolton\, for FREE and VIRTUAL Tai Chi-Qi Gong classes! Tai Chi – Qi Gong is proven to reduce pain\, stress\, anxiety and depression. It improves flexibility\, strength\, and immune system health. Starting feeling great with Seniors in Service! \nClasses will be provided by Jeff Belton\, Certified American Tai Chi & Qigong Association instructor and current provider Whole Health Tai Chi – Qi Gong and Qi Gong Walking at Tampa VA – James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital\, Tampa Florida. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Tai Chi - Qi Gong?\n Tai Chi – Qi Gong are mind-body practices that have been used for thousands of years to promote mind body health\, immune system\, nervous system health and prevention of chronic disease. Tai Chi is a moving dynamic form of Qi Gong. Both cultivate the bioenergy of the body\, traditionally called “qi” (pronounced “chi”)\, by emphasizing mindful focused breathing and mindful movements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to join the class!\n \n \n \n \n \n Button above not working? No problem! Use the Zoom link below to access the event! The link is the same for BOTH event dates.Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88342357332?pwd=dlk4SGJQaTEvQTQwU2tLSkJRMFBSUT09Passcode: 637311 URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/tai-chi-qui-gong-with-certified-instructor-jeff-belton/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seniorsinservice.org/wp-content/uploads/066b16a0b62834fb295c4300073d9bd8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T000000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20210512T200936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T202211Z UID:4246-1622764800-1622764800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Foster Grandparents Hillsborough In-Service DESCRIPTION:In-Services are learning opportunities that are available for current Foster Grandparent volunteers ONLY. Interested in supporting our community’s children? Click HERE to get started!  URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/foster-grandparents-hillsborough-in-service/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Grandparent,Volunteer Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20210512T154844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T161956Z UID:4201-1622199600-1622203200@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Brunch Buddies - Connect Virtually with New Friends DESCRIPTION:Join Seniors in Service for Bi-Weekly VIRTUAL Get-Togethers featuring connection\, guest speakers\, bingo\, and more! For this week’s speaker\, Ernie Bach will share about Seniors Getting Things Done in Government with the Florida Silver Haired Legislature\, an organization that has been successful in working with elected leaders since 1978 to provide meaningful representation of senior citizens. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/brunch-buddies-connect-virtually-with-new-friends-2/ LOCATION:FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seniorsinservice.org/wp-content/uploads/c205a50f21f749e7754dc0b434e724b0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T000000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20210512T200942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T202546Z UID:4253-1621641600-1621641600@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Hillsborough County Public Schools Literacy Fair at Sligh Middle School DESCRIPTION:Seniors in Service will take part in the Early Childhood Literacy Fair hosted by Hillsborough County Public Schools Saturday\, May 22nd! This drive-thru event is from 9:00AM-11:30AM at Sligh Middle School. Join us to explore and learn more about local community resources\, receive free books\, and celebrate reading! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/hillsborough-county-public-schools-literacy-fair-at-sligh-middle-school/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Grandparent ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://seniorsinservice.org/wp-content/uploads/Literacy_fairs_Spring_21.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T000000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20210512T200942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T202646Z UID:4250-1621468800-1621468800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Frameworks VolunteerTraining DESCRIPTION:Frameworks Training is for current volunteers ONLY. Interested in supporting our community’s children? Click HERE to get started!  URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/frameworks-volunteertraining/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Foster Grandparent,Volunteer Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20210512T154844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T203501Z UID:4204-1621332000-1621337400@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:SPRING OPEN! Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:Join Seniors in Service for a VIRTUAL volunteer appreciation event on May 18th at 10:00 am!\nCelebrate Spring\, Service\, New Starts\, and YOU with bingo\, connection and more! Bring your favorite flower to the event to show your Spring spirit and enter to win a prize!\n\n\nYOU MUST BE A SENIORS IN SERVICE VOLUNTEER TO ATTEND! Want to join the party but not a volunteer? No problem! CLICK HERE to get involved or call Chris Noble at (813) 492-8916.\nCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE PARTY!\nZoom link not working? No problem! Use the link and passcode below to enter the meeting. \nZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85286596794?pwd=akMwODVubUVRSFBwVkxOeXpFZWJoZz09= Meeting ID: 852 8659 6794 Passcode: 630306 URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/spring-open-virtual-volunteer-appreciation-event/ LOCATION:FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Volunteer Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seniorsinservice.org/wp-content/uploads/7ab1bd0528167b3f15d227f88d825d42.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20210512T154838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T161144Z UID:4199-1620990000-1620993600@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Brunch Buddies - Connect Virtually with New Friends DESCRIPTION:Join Seniors in Service for Bi-Weekly VIRTUAL Get-Togethers featuring connection\, guest speakers\, bingo\, and more! For this week’s speaker\, special guest Angelett Johnson will join us to discuss The Small Assisted Living Coalition – an organization that helps seniors and their families find quality care with the options they need. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/brunch-buddies-connect-virtually-with-new-friends/ LOCATION:FL\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://seniorsinservice.org/wp-content/uploads/c205a50f21f749e7754dc0b434e724b0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20181109T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20181109T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20180830T154414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T184819Z UID:1759-1541748600-1541754000@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:34th Annual Bridging Generations Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Our 34th Annual Bridging Generations Breakfast was a huge success. Our emcee\, Trevor Pettiford did a terrific job (as usual!). Michelle Cyr\, AARP’s Associate State Director for Community Outreach in Tampa Bay was our keynote speaker. She did a fabulous job highlighting the concerns of social isolation and loneliness among our seniors and the need for connection. \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n\nPlease contact Annette Damey for more information. \n  URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/34th-annual-bridging-generations-breakfast/ LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S Westshore Blvd\, 8th Floor\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180524T213000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20180326T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180517T135253Z UID:1679-1527184800-1527197400@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:The Longest Game Documentary Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Our 2018 Brand New Fundraiser Celebrating Active and Purposeful Aging with this unique Documentary Film Screening! \nPresented by: \n \nMeet Hal\, 87; Charlie\, 87 and Maurie\, 87. Three of a group of friends who gather every day at one p.m. in the village of Dorset\, Vermont to play a game called “paddle tennis”. They have been playing together for years. Moving beyond paddle tennis\, The Longest Game takes on the ‘game’ of life\, the stories we tell and the underlying forces that connect us all. \nDirector Camille Thoman will be joining us to discuss her passion for the film and the importance of remaining active\, connected and purposeful as we age.  Additionally\, there will be a post-screening panel discussion from Tampa Bay “Game Changers” in purposeful living\, including former WFLA news anchor Gayle Sierens and 4th generation owner of the Columbia Restaurant\, Richard Gonzmart! \nThursday\, May 24\, 2018\n Tampa Theatre\, 711 N Franklin St\, Tampa\, FL 33602\n 6pm – VIP Reception\n 7:30pm – The Longest Game Film Screening\n9pm – Post-show encore panel featuring Tampa Bay’s “Game Changers” including TV news anchor Gayle Sierens \nSpecial Thank You to our Sponsors! \n\n                                 \nThere are several ways to participate in this ground-breaking\, inaugural event: \nSponsorship – there are sponsorship packages available for all levels of participation. Sponsorship will go toward supporting community programs provided by Seniors in Service (helping elderly\, kids\, veterans\, food insecure and more).  Please click here to view sponsorship details. \n\n \n\n\n\nLongest Game Sponsorships\n\n\nVisionary (exclusive title SOLD) $10\,000.00 USDLeader $5\,000.00 USDChampion $2\,500.00 USDAdvocate $1\,000.00 USDSupporter $500.00 USDHalf page program ad $250.00 USDQuarter page program ad $150.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nVIP Reception – join us for a pre-movie VIP reception including Appetizers\, Cocktails\, Photo Fun Booth & Networking!  And mingling with the film’s Director Camille Thoman and Tampa Bay’s own “Game Changers” in purposeful living including Gayle Sierens. VIP Reception tickets will go toward supporting community programs provided by Seniors in Service (helping elderly\, kids\, veterans\, food insecure and more).  VIP Reception ticket price INCLUDES all the fun of the reception\, PLUS the film screening ticket\, PLUS the post-movie encore panel discussion.  And the regular price of $100 is discounted to 2 for 1 so you can bring your guest! \n\n \n\n\n\nLongest Game VIP Reception\n\n\nLongest Game VIP Reception $50.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nFilm Screening ticket only – join us for just “The Longest Game” film screening.  Enjoy this gem of a movie celebrating active and purposeful aging.  Tickets for the film screening only can be purchased on the Tampa Theatre’s site at http://tampatheatre.org/movies/the-longest-game/. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Donna Killoren at Seniors in Service at (813) 932-5228 x290 or dkilloren@seniorsinservice.org. \nSee you on May 24th\, Game Changers! \nP.S. – Need a flyer to tell your friends about this AWESOME event?  Please feel free to click here and thanks for spreading the word! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/longest-game-documentary-film-screening/ LOCATION:Tampa Theatre\, 711 N Franklin St\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20180316T191444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180316T191545Z UID:1673-1521637200-1521644400@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Bowling Social in Brandon DESCRIPTION:Let’s BOWL!  On March 21\, 2018 from 1pm to 3pm we’re hosting a Bowling Party at Brandon Crossroads Bowl.  Our volunteers work so hard all year serving the community and we’re proud to join them in some comraderie and good times!  If you’ve been an RSVP volunteer with us in 2017 or 2018\, you’re welcome to come bowl with us.  We’ll buy the games\, shoe rentals\, snacks and even the first couple drinks.  Please be sure to register before March 20th for the fun\, social gathering! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/bowling-social-brandon-180321/ LOCATION:Brandon Crossroads Bowl\, 609 Crater Ln\, Tampa\, FL\, 33619\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20180213T171031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T171031Z UID:1667-1521118800-1521126000@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Feed the Hungry Volunteer Service Event in Temple Terrace DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2 hour service event that will warm your heart.  Help package meals for needy families and homebound elderly and veterans. We have a fun\, social time while you provide much needy community support. We’ll be packaging easy\, one-pot meals\, perfect for needy families. The meals consist of lentils (50%)\, dehydrated vegetables (15%)\, pink Himalayan sea salt (5%) and rice (30%). Our volunteers will pack the foods in the proper portions to make a vacuum-sealed packet containing three meals per packet. \nIt’s a nutritionally balanced\, shelf-safe dinner for a family. And when the time comes to cook the meals\, all it takes is one pot on the stove and 30 minutes. Our volunteers will make it possible for more needy people to have simple\, nutritional food this holiday season. We are so grateful for your generosity! \nPlease register- this event WILL fill up. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/feed-hungry-volunteer-service-event-temple-terrace-03-15-18/ LOCATION:Omar Lightfoot Senior Recreation Center\, 10901 N 56th St\, Temple Terrace\, FL\, 33617\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180215T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20180213T171617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T171617Z UID:1668-1518697800-1518703200@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Companionship Celebration at Aqua Apartments DESCRIPTION:Be inspired by companionship! Our friends at Aqua Apartments are hosting a celebration to honor residents who provide companionship to their fellow apartment residents all year long. Their kindness keeps their fellow residents connected to the community. These older residents from Aqua Apartments in Tampa\, FL have been assisting their neighbors with companionship services in their own community out of the kindness of their hearts. On Thursday\, February 15\, 2018\, they will be recognized for their consistent and committed legacy of public service as well as enjoying games\, like Bingo\, with their neighbors together to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They have made service part of their lives and address a cause that is meaningful to them and their community. \nIf you’d like to join us in volunteering for the event\, please register below. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/companionship-celebration-aqua-apartments-2-15-18/ LOCATION:Aqua Apartments\, 4505 N. Rome Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33603\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20180213T172625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T172851Z UID:1669-1518602400-1518609600@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Bring-A-Friend Party at the YMCA DESCRIPTION:Valentine’s Day is the PERFECT day to share the love! We’re hosting a Bring-A-Friend a party at the Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA!  We’ll be playing Bingo and enjoying refreshments while we mix-and-mingle with YMCA members and friends. Be inspired by how may active adults we have in our community! On Valentine’s Day\, Wednesday\, February 14\, 2018\, come party with us!  And bring a friend! \nIf you’d like to join us\, please register below. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/valentines-day-bring-friend-party-ymca-2-14-18/ LOCATION:Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA\, 110 E Palm Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20171130T205813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171201T190236Z UID:1659-1513249200-1513252800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Holiday Sorting Project at Metro Min 12-14-17 DESCRIPTION:Seeking Fun-Loving People Age 55+ for an Intergenerational Volunteer Service Project\n* Not Age 55+??  Come Anyway & Bring Someone who is! \n  \nJoin teens from AMI Kids at Metropolitan Ministries for a Holiday project sorting canned goods to help the hungry! \n Date:  December 14\, 2017\nTime: 11am – 2pm\nPlace: Metropolitan Ministries\, 2002 N. Florida Ave\, Tampa 33602 \nHurry!  These popular projects fill up fast & are limited to 10 URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/holiday-sorting-project-metro-min-12-14-17/ LOCATION:Metropolitan Ministries\, 2002 N. Florida Ave\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171208T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20171025T205935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T205935Z UID:1584-1512732600-1512741600@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Dancing with the Stars Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Join us in our annual celebration of volunteering!  The theme of this year’s event – Dancing with the Stars – highlights the vibrancy and beauty of ALL the volunteers who served with us in 2017.  (And we’ll make Cathie do the Electric Slide!) \nThere’s only one way in to this EXCLUSIVE luncheon – serve as a Seniors in Service volunteer in 2017.  So if you haven’t served yet\, there’s still time!  Call our office at (813) 932-5228 and say “I want to be a Senior in Service!”  We’ll find the volunteer opportunity that’s PERFECT for you! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/dancing-stars-annual-volunteer-recognition-luncheon/ LOCATION:TPepin’s Hospitality Centre\, 4121 N 50th St\, Tampa\, FL\, 33610\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171121T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171121T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20171117T153718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T153833Z UID:1651-1511251200-1511263800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:11/21/17 Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:Join us in supporting our friends at Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry.  Activities will include sorting and packaging food to be distributed to needy families in Wimauma. What a beautiful way to pay gratitude forward this Thanksgiving week. \n. . . Because no one should go hungry. Anita Bullaro\, co-director of Our Lady’s Pantry\, along with her husband Tom\, says\, “Our Lady’s Pantry serves anyone in need without regard to race or religion. And everyone is treated with respect.” \nOur Lady’s Pantry distributes food from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) — a Federal program under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). TEFAP helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans\, including the elderly\, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance at no cost. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/112117-lady-guadalupe-food-pantry/ LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry\, 16650 U.S. Highway 301\, Wimauma\, FL\, 33598\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171106T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171106T100000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20171025T211025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T212016Z UID:1588-1509951600-1509962400@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:2017 Sunshine Summit to End Hunger Food Packing DESCRIPTION:To kick off the 2017 National Sunshine Summit to End Hunger\, we have decided to try and bring the community together and have a meal-packing volunteer event! We are trying to recruit around 1\,000 wonderful volunteers (such as yourself) to help pack food into family sized meal bags to be distributed to food pantries across Tampa Bay. We are looking for people to help weigh/measure food\, seal packages\, and bag up the food! There will be seating available for those who want/need it. The food that we are packing is generously being provided by Meals of Hope Tampa\, and they are providing 250\,000 meals worth of food. However\, we can only send out as much as we pack\, so we would really appreciate your support! \nThis volunteer event takes place from 7:00-10:00 AM (7-8 sign in\, 8-10 meal packing) on November 6th at the promenade (outdoor plaza) at the Amalie Arena. We’d love it if you could make it out and help support us! Volunteers will be given light refreshments\, nametags\, and the opportunity to stay for the opening of the conference to watch our keynote speaker!  We are recommending that you park at the South Regional garage right next to the Arena\, but there are also other Amalie Arena owned lots you can park at. If you are interested in signing up\, please click on this link. If you are signing up a group (business\, school\, church)\, only one person needs to actually sign up\, but they need to state how many people will be in their group. Once you get to the website\, scroll to the bottom and check the box next to “sign up”\, and then select submit and sign up to enter your information. Please email me if you have any questions! \nWe also have a few volunteer positions available (registration table\, set up\, etc) during the conference itself (8:00 AM-5:00 PM on November 6th\, and 8:00 AM-3:30 PM November 7th). The shifts wouldn’t last the entire day\, obviously\, these are just the time frames that volunteers would be needed at. If anyone is interested in these positions\, please have them email me at tyler.hoerst@networktoendhunger.org. Thanks for your interest! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/2017-sunshine-summit-end-hunger-food-packing/ LOCATION:Amalie Arena\, 401 Channelside Dr\, Tampa\, FL\, 33602\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171202 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20171025T162035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T162035Z UID:1577-1509062400-1512172799@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:2018 Tax Season VITA Volunteer Opportunity DESCRIPTION:United Way Suncoast Offers Volunteering with Their VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program \nVolunteers receive IRS training to provide free tax preparation services to low-income families in DeSoto\, Hillsborough\, Pinellas\, and Sarasota counties for the 2018 tax season \nUnited Way Suncoast is currently accepting volunteer applications for its VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program\, which provides free tax preparation and filing assistance to qualifying families. United Way Suncoast relies on volunteers to serve as tax preparers\, greeters and interpreters. Volunteers receive between four and 30 hours of IRS training depending on the position selected\, and volunteer at one of the regional tax locations during the tax filing season from mid-January through mid-April. \nMany VITA volunteers are retired or semi-retired and enjoy the satisfaction of giving back\, being able to volunteer while using their past life and work experience\, and interacting with other volunteers as well as those in need.  With the help of more than 400 IRS-trained and certified volunteers\, the United Way Suncoast and its community partners made the following impact in the Suncoast region during the 2016 tax season: \n\n19\,759 individuals helped\n9\,420 federal tax returns prepared\, including both e-filed and paper returns\nMore than 42 volunteer locations in the four-county region\nMore than $24\,516\,948 in refunds returned to members of the community\n$7 million in Earned Income Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits\n$3\,855\,000 in fee savings\, based on average tax preparation fees\n\nThe 42 volunteer locations throughout DeSoto\, Hillsborough\, Pinellas and Sarasota counties offer day\, evening and weekend hours. Volunteers can view training dates\, times and locations\, and apply online here. \nUnited Way Suncoast also offers free online tax preparation and filing for individuals making less than $64\,000 a year. Learn more about this program at www.myfreetaxes.com. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/2018-tax-season-vita-volunteer-opportunity/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, FL\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20171017T103000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20170914T182337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T182337Z UID:1560-1508225400-1508236200@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:United Food Bank of Plant City Volunteer Opportunity-October 17\, 2017 DESCRIPTION:A silver lining in the recent trauma following Hurricane Irma is that more people than ever are looking to help their community and their neighbors.  Please join us in helping the United Food Bank of Plant City on their Feeding America Day in October.  Volunteers may help in a variety of different ways: assisting in set up and tear down; packing and distributing food; sorting and organizing produce\, bakery and nonperishable food donations; sweeping\, mopping\, stocking food pantry shelves; or preparing grocery bags for families in need. \nPlant City needy families and elderly can use your help! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/united-food-bank-plant-city-volunteer-opportunity-october-17-2017/ LOCATION:United Food Bank of Plant City\, 702 E Alsobrook St #H\, Plant City\, FL\, 33563\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170927T090000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20170731T201757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170818T165334Z UID:1469-1506497400-1506502800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:33rd Annual Bridging Generations Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Seniors in Service for a joyful celebration of the valuable impact our volunteers make in the lives of children\, seniors and veterans in our community. \n \nWe’re Lovin’ It! Tampa Bay’s own Bob Conigliaro\, VP of Community Relations for McDonald’s (Caspers Company)\, will share how Caspers achieves 30% more revenue than the typical McDonalds by focusing on people\, community and their commitment to “Generate Happiness”. \nHear how Seniors in Service volunteers Generate Happiness by being “Geared Up to Serve”!\n• A Foster Grandparent Volunteer inspires a struggling Kindergartner to read with daily tutoring and encouragement\, overcoming life challenges to create a lifelong learner.\n• A Senior Companion helps three generations live their fullest lives – an elderly veteran who wants to remain living at home; his overwhelmed wife\, now fulltime caregiver; and their adult daughter who often misses work to help out and worries constantly about both of them. \nThis Bridging Generations Breakfast is an event NOT to be missed! Be inspired by the positive impact Seniors in Service volunteers are making in the lives of school children\, homebound elderly and veterans. Network with other civic-minded business people from the Tampa Bay area. \nFind out how people (like you!) can “Gear Up” to Generate Happiness… and maybe even win a fantastic prize! \n\n \n\n\n\nYes\, I want to be a Sponsor\n\n\nVisionary $10\,000.00 USDLeader $5\,000.00 USDChampion $2\,500.00 USDAdvocate $1\,000.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\nI want to purchase tickets\n\n\n1 Ticket $50.00 USD2 Tickets $100.00 USD3 Tickets $150.00 USD4 Tickets $200.00 USD5 Tickets $250.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSponsorship Opportunities Available!\nPlease contact Robin Ingles if you have any questions. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/33rd-annual-bridging-generations-breakfast/ LOCATION:Centre Club\, 123 S Westshore Blvd\, 8th Floor\, Tampa\, FL\, 33609\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170825T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170825T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20170818T203216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170818T204350Z UID:1547-1503655200-1503673200@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Self-Reliance Health and Wellness Fair - August 25\, 2017 DESCRIPTION:Please join us in volunteering at the the 1st Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair: “Make a Home Run to Good Health” hosted by Self-Reliance\, Inc. Center for Independent Living at the University Area Community Development Corporation\, Inc. in Tampa\, Florida on Friday\, August 25th\, 2017. This event will provide an opportunity for families to network with community health organizations\, participate in fun and interactive demonstrations\, and receive a variety of resources on health education for improving quality of life and good health. \nSelf-Reliance\, Inc. Center for Independent Living’s mission is to promote independence by empowering people with disabilities and improving the communities in which we live. The goal is to provide and increase opportunities for equality\, integration and independence for all persons with disabilities through resources\, services and support. Self-Reliance works to increase awareness and sensitivity in the community at large\, with public officials\, business leaders\, service providers and community planners to assist them in planning with and responding to the needs of persons with disabilities. \nVolunteer opportunities include helping at the registration tables\, food service\, and assisting persons with disabilities in navigating the different vendor booths. \nClick here for an event flyer with details.  The Health and Wellness Fair will be held at the University Area Community Development Corporation\, 14013 N 22nd St\, Tampa\, FL 33613. \nPlease call our office at (813) 932-5228 if you are interested in volunteering. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/self-reliance-health-wellness-fair-august-25-2017/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:RSVP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170505T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20170406T145406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170406T152545Z UID:1453-1493985600-1493991000@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Pinellas Bridging Generations Luncheon DESCRIPTION:This fifth annual fundraising event will be a celebration of the forward progress for our schools. The event will feature Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Grego. Additionally\, the event will include our volunteers\, who will share their experiences of volunteering in the schools with our Foster Grandparent Program. \n“Before 3rd grade\, children learn to read. After 3rd grade\, they read to learn.” Discover how our Foster Grandparent Volunteers can be the difference in a child learning to read by that 3rd grade deadline. \n\n \n\n\n\nYes\, I will sponsor\n\n\nHero $5\,000.00 USDHumanitarian $2\,500.00 USDLeader $1\,000.00 USDMentor $500.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\nYes\, I want individual tickets\n\n\n1 Individual Ticket $50.00 USD2 Individual Tickets $100.00 USD3 Individual Tickets $150.00 USD4 Individual Tickets $200.00 USD5 Individual Tickets $250.00 USD\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nKeynote Speaker\nDr. Michael Grego\nSuperintendent of Pinellas County Schools \nWhile Pinellas County Schools has been embroiled in an investigative article series by the local newspaper\, Dr. Grego has been a beacon of change and innovation for the embattled school district.  Dr. Grego has aggressively worked to eliminate achievement gaps in Pinellas County Schools. In 2013\, the district implemented the Bridging the Gap strategic plan aimed at boosting achievement\, increasing graduation rates and improving student engagement for African American students. In 2014\, Pinellas County Schools initiated Scale Up for Success\, a program focused on increasing achievement at several St. Petersburg schools. In 2016\, the district established a Transformation Zone with intense support for lower performing schools. \nPlease join us in learning what’s REALLY working in our schools! URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/5th-annual-pinellas-bridging-generations-luncheon/ LOCATION:Feather Sound Country Club\, 2201 Feather Sound Dr\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33762\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20170103T164517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T164517Z UID:1410-1484308800-1484316000@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:2017 MLK Day of Service Senior Companionship Celebration at Aqua Apartments DESCRIPTION:In honor of the inspiration provided by Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr\,’s legacy of service\, our friends at Aqua Apartments are hosting a celebration. This 2017 MLK Day of Service event will honor residents who provide companionship to their fellow apartment residents all year long. Their kindness keeps their fellow residents connected to the community. These older residents from Aqua Apartments in Tampa\, FL have been assisting their neighbors with companionship services in their own community out of the kindness of their hearts. On Friday\, January 13\, 2016\, they will be recognized for their consistent and committed legacy of public service as well as enjoying games\, like Bingo\, with their neighbors together to celebrate Martin Luther King’s Day. They have made service part of their lives and address a cause that is meaningful to them and their community. \nIf you’d like to join us in volunteering for the event\, please register below. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/2017-mlk-day-service-senior-companionship-celebration-aqua-apartments/ LOCATION:Aqua Apartments\, 4505 N. Rome Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33603\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161209T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161209T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T190820 CREATED:20160815T212858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T133132Z UID:1305-1481277600-1481284800@seniorsinservice.org SUMMARY:Feed the Hungry Volunteer Service Event in Kings Point DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2 hour service event that will warm your heart.  Help package meals for needy families and homebound elderly and veterans. We have a fun\, social time while you provide much needy community support. We’ll be packaging easy\, one-pot meals\, perfect for needy families. The meals consist of lentils (50%)\, dehydrated vegetables (15%)\, pink Himalayan sea salt (5%) and rice (30%). Our volunteers will pack the foods in the proper portions to make a vacuum-sealed packet containing three meals per packet. \nIt’s a nutritionally balanced\, shelf-safe dinner for a family. And when the time comes to cook the meals\, all it takes is one pot on the stove and 30 minutes. Our volunteers will make it possible for more needy people to have simple\, nutritional food this holiday season. We are so grateful for your generosity! \nPlease register – this event WILL fill up. URL:https://seniorsinservice.org/event/feed-hungry-volunteer-service-event-kings-point-12-09-16/ LOCATION:Kings Point Clubhouse\, 1904 Clubhouse Dr\, Sun City Center\, FL\, 33573\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR