SOCIAL SERVICES
S.H.I.N.E. Counselor Date Day Time
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The Special and Community Support Division provides information regarding available state and county social service programs. An emergency food pantry and medical equipment loan-out is available for Sunrise residents who may need temporary assistance due to loss of employment or other issues. The division also administers transportation and special programs. For further information, contact the City’s Social Worker at (954) 746-3670. Location: Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Bereavement Support Group Date Day Time Fee Activity # Weekly TH 10:30 am - 11:30 am Free Walk-ins welcome This group is facilitated by a Continuum Care Health professional grief counselor and is a valuable source of support for those dealing with grief and mourning. For more information call (954) 746-3670 or stop by the Senior Center Front Desk. Blood Pressure Check – Sunrise Fire Rescue Date Day Time Fee Activity # 4/11, 5/2, 6/13 F 11:00 am Free Walk-ins welcome
1st & 3rd Call for appointment “Serving the Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly” counselor will be at the Senior Center. SHINE counselors provide free unbiased and confidential Medicare counseling to empower you to make the best decision for your individual needs. Specially trained volunteers from the Area Agency on Aging will be here to assist you. Call for an appointment. TU 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Free
Veterans Advisors Date Day Time
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4/11, 5/9, 6/13 F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Walk-ins welcome Broward County Veterans Services have a Certified Veterans Advisor to aid veterans, their widows, dependents and dependent survivors regardless of age or other status. Services are focused on attainment and/or maintenance of self-sufficiency. Services include Information, Referral and Linkage, and Benefits and Claims Processing. LECTURES Call Front Desk at (954) 746-3670 to Register for Lectures Location: Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Emergency Food Pantry Date Day Time
Fee Activity # Weekly 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Free Call for appointment
F.L.O.W. ( Florida Licensing on Wheels) Date Day Time Fee Activity # 6/11 W 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Free By Appointment ONLY Florida Licensing on Wheels, the DMV mobile unit, will be at the Sunrise Senior Center every other month. Residents can renew their driver’s license, vehicle registration and get a Florida ID. Please visit the website to find out what documents you will need to bring with you to avoid a second trip. https://www. flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses. For more information call (954)746-3670. This service is available to all Broward Co. residents. *Note: This is not a city run program; these dates are subject to cancellation without notice. Please call before you come to the Senior Center. The City of Sunrise operates an Emergency Food Pantry with canned goods for Sunrise residents in need. Visits to the Pantry are limited to no more than once every three months until the crisis has passed or an alternate agency can fulfill the need. It is by appointment only and must be arranged with the Social Worker. For information, call (954) 746-3670 between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm.
Benefits of Essential Oils Lecture Date Day Time Fee
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4/11 Call now Join Melinda Twillie Bryant for an informative talk about the benefits of using essential oils to relieve stress, promote sleep and several other healthy medicinal treatments. A light lunch will be provided for pre-registered participants. F 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free
Mental Wellness for Vibrant Aging Date Day Time Fee
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Life Changes Support Group Date Day Time
5/2 Call to sign up Join our engaging conversation with a Psychotherapist at Baptist Health: Manuela Rodriguez, LMFT. We will explore the importance of mental health as we age, offering strategies to stay resilient, connected, and fulfilled. Through open conversation and expert insights, we’ll break the stigma around mental health during Mental Health Month. Join us to learn how to nurture a positive mindset and embrace aging with confidence and joy. A light lunch will be provided for pre-registered participants. F 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free
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Prescription Discount Card Program Sunrise residents who are without health insurance, a traditional pharmacy benefit plan, or have prescriptions not covered by insurance can take advantage of this plan. The savings is approximately 20%, with no income or age requirements. Please call the Sunrise Senior Center at (954) 746-3670 or come by the Senior Center for information. 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Free Walk-ins welcome The Life Changes Support Group, facilitated by VITAS Healthcare, is designed to help people who experience life changes related to the aging process (loss of hearing, vision, mobility or entering the retirement years, to name a few). This is a VITAS Counselor support group. Property Tax Exemption Assistance Date* Day Time Fee Activity # 4/11, 5/9, 6/13 F 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free Walk-ins welcome 4/16, 5/21, 6/18 W 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Free Walk-ins welcome Representatives from the Broward County Property Appraiser’s office will help taxpayers apply for homestead and other property tax exemptions, including those for seniors, widows/widowers, the disabled, and veterans. Bring a Florida Driver’s License; a Broward voter registration card; Social Security numbers of all owners; and a copy of the recorded deed or tax bill. Resident aliens must bring a permanent resident green card or proof of asylum. 1st & 3rd W
Benefits of Chiropractic Care Date Day Time Fee
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6/13 Call to sign up Dr. Nancy Powers will speak about the benefits of chiropractic care. Learn the techniques a chiropractor uses to manually adjust the spine to help relieve back pain, headaches, improve mobility, sciatica and numerous conditions that are associated with pain in the body. A light lunch will be provided for pre-registered participants. F 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free
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