ABOUT THE SUNSHINE CENTER
The Sunshine Center is a nationally accredited multi-service center where seniors can gather for a variety of recreational, social and educational programming.
The City of St. Petersburg's Sunshine Senior Center mission is to serve as a community focal point to enhance the quality of life of our citizens aged 50 and over.
The Sunshine Center offers a nice mix of small group activities such as arts and crafts, table tennis, creative writing, combined with large group activities like arthritis exercise classes, tai chi, yoga, Caribbean aerobics, and many other activities.
In addition to other support groups, the Center recently started an LBGT support group. In addition, we have a number of agencies that call the Sunshine Center home like the Guardian Group Services, Moore Medicare Options, Neighborly Care Network, and Kids n Kubs.
The resources and activities available at this center help many older people remain a vital part of their communities. The center provides a welcoming environment for all seniors in the community interested in taking part in the group atmosphere.
The Sunshine Center would love to have you come visit and join in the fun.
What does the Sunshine Center mean to people?
"The time I spend at The Sunshine Center, whether I am attending one of the many classes, presentations, events, celebrations and trips, or socializing in the Cafe while enjoying a coffee and good food, is a very important part of my life.
I credit the caring, hardworking staff and the supporting agencies like The Friends of the Sunshine Center with the great success of the Recreation Center for Seniors."
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- KAREN O.
"The Sunshine Center has been tremendously important to my physical and mental health. The socialization as well as exercise classes, yoga, mahjong have been excellent. I have also enjoyed the day trips and the longer trips as well. The plays have been hilarious."
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- Ginny M.R.
"When I am at the Sunshine Center I feel I am among friends and family. I have experienced great satisfaction through my volunteer work, I am especially proud of our garden and the happiness it brings to many people who stop and visit me on garden work days.
I give much credit to the hardworking staff, volunteers and the support of The Friends of the Sunshine Center."
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- JOHN O.