SOCIAL SERVICES
S.H.I.N.E. Counselor
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 West Oakland Park Boulevard
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1st & 3rd Call for appointment “Serving the Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly” (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
Veterans Advisors
Location: Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Location: Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Bereavement Support Group Date Day Time
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1/10, 2/14, 3/14 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. F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Free
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Weekly 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 # 1/10, 2/14, 3/14 F 11:00 am Free Walk-ins welcome TH 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Income Tax Preparation
Sponsored by Hispanic Unity Location: City of Sunrise Senior Center 10650 W Oakland Park Blvd. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FREE! Date Day Time
Emergency Food Pantry Date Day Time
Fee Free
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Weekly 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Call for appt. 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.
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1/22
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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Call for appointment
4/12
SA
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Call for appointment
F.L.O.W. Date
IRS Certified volunteers will assist taxpayers whose income does not exceed $75,000. This service is FREE! Call the Sunrise Senior Center for an appointment: (954) 746-3670.
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2/12 Free Walk-ins welcome 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 know 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. W 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
LECTURES
Call Front Desk at (954) 746-3670 to Register for Lectures Nutrition and Healthy Aging Date Day Time Fee Registration 1/10 F 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free Call now Diane Stephen, MPH from Feeding South Florida will be speaking about Senior Nutrition. Do you know what’s hiding in your food? Do you know which ingredients are good for your health? Are you truly aware of what’s in your favorite snacks? Come join us as we dive into ingredient lists, unravel the meanings behind common food labels, and learn what to look for. A light lunch will be provided for pre-registered participants. Location: Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Life Changes Support Group Date Day Time
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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. 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. 1st & 3rd W 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Mindfulness and Cognitive Function Date Day Time Fee
Registration
2/14 Call to sign up Join a health professional from Encompass Health Rehabilitation to learn about the brain, and how to exercise it or to keep it performing optimally. Learn about the warning signs of dementia and when to seek a professional opinion. A light lunch will be provided for pre-registered participants. F 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free Navigating Life Transitions in Your Golden Years Date Day Time Fee Registration 3/14 F 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free Call to sign up Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center will be here to discuss how to age well. Learn ways to cope with life changes and make the best of your Golden Years. A light will be lunch provided for pre-registered participants.
Property Tax Exemption Assistance Date* Day Time Fee
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1/10, 2/14, 3/14
F 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free Walk-ins welcome
1/15, 2/19, 3/19 W 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Free Walk-ins welcome Broward County Veterans Services will have a Certified Veterans Advisor at the Sunrise Senior Center 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.
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