Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders kicks off 14th year of programs

Becoming a senior doesn’t mean you have to slow down – at least not for those participating in Tallahassee Senior Service’s TALL program.

Now in its 14th year, Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders (TALL) offers area seniors the opportunity to promote positive change in the community through advocacy and volunteerism. Based on the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Tallahassee program, TALL offers seniors a unique opportunity to get an up-close look at the many different facets of our community.

Through site visits and interactive activities with area leaders, class members gain valuable insights into how a community functions and the many challenges that come with it.

Last year, Jim Ely was one of two men in the Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders class. “When I discovered that only two applicants had applied, I decided to try to recruit other men for next year’s class,” Ely said in a news release. “I have always believed that one of the ingredients of a strong community is a highly knowledgeable population. The TALL program is designed to increase your knowledge of our great city so you can be a better citizen.”

Each day focuses on a different topic and offers participants the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the cultural, political, security, legal and justice, education, healthcare, human services and other public services or public- private community initiatives. The goal is to inspire and better equip adults to promote positive change and growth in the community while enriching their own lives.

If you would like to get involved in the community, attend a preview reception on Tuesday, October 22 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe Street.

There is no registration requirement and attendance at the reception is not required to participate. TALL class members will meet on Tuesdays for eight weeks starting in January.

If you go

What: Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders

When: Preview reception from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesday, October 22

Where: Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N Monroe St.

Details: For more information about the program, call Lisa Baggett at 850-891-4065 or visit TallahasseeSeniorFoundation.org

This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Tallahassee Active Lifelong Leaders begins 14th year