The following programs will be held at COA’s THE PLAYERS Community Senior Center, 175 Landrum Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, in October. If you have any questions, call the center at 904-209-3659. For more information, go to coasjc.org/ponte-vedra-center.
Lunch — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration required in advance and fee required — $5 per meal.
Lunch — Thursdays: Four weeks starting Thursday, Oct. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration required in advance and fee required — $5 per meal.
Duplicate Bridge: Four weeks starting Friday, Oct. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. Fee required — $2 per person, per Friday.
Tap Dance Class: Instructor Ginny Wirzbicki brings much experience to this style of dance and encourages all different levels of dance to learn. Four weeks starting Friday, Oct. 4, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee required — $25 for the month or $6.25 per class.
Hisshin Sumi-E Painting Class: Traditional East Asian Brush Painting. This class typically meets once a month; this month the date is Thursday, Oct. 10. Class is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee required — $3 per person.
Chair Exercise — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Chair Exercise — Thursdays: Four weeks starting Thursday, Oct. 10, from 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Mah Jongg — Fridays: Four weeks starting Friday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. We have two game sets/mats and two 2024 cards that may be checked out at the front desk.
Ask a Nurse: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Bingo — Tuesdays: Four weeks starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1-2 p.m.
Bingo - Thursdays: Four weeks starting Thursday, Oct. 10, 1-2 p.m.
Board Games: Rummikub, Scrabble and more! Four weeks starting Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Technical Help for phones and computers: Available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
Meet the CIO of St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller: John Rundgren will present the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The PAFR offers a clear and detailed view of St. Johns County's finances, showing how tax dollars are spent and invested. Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Medicare Review with Chris Hoff: It’s open enrollment time! Hoff is an independent agent with a passion for finding seniors the best plan regardless of carrier. Thursday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Feeding Northeast Florida: This is a series of free nutrition classes and cooking demonstrations from Feeding Northeast Florida. This month’s topic: Food processing and marketing. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Happy Birthday October! Enjoy cake, ice cream and entertainment as everyone celebrates October birthdays. Oktoberfest fun is sponsored by Humana. 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 17.
Arm Yourself With Vaccines! St. Johns Community Pharmacy will be on site to administer flu and COVID shots. No reservation required, free with insurance. 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 22.
St. John’s County Legal Aid: Megan Wall, St. John’s County Legal Aid managing attorney, presents: “Should You Ever Put Someone Else’s Name on Your Deed?” Take advantage of this important free lecture. 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 24.
Check Your Blood Pressure with Diane DeCarlo: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. Free
Senior Center Donations: Peter O’Brien of Morgan Stanley presents strategies for relieving tax burdens by making charitable donations to nonprofit organizations such as COA. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Halloween Party with Concierge Care: Costume party fun with games, prizes and Halloween goodies on Thursday, Oct. 31. at 11 a.m. to noon.
