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.
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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Location: Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
10/10, 11/14, 12/12 F 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. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Free
Bereavement Support Group Date Day Time
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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. *No class on Thursday, 11/27 (Thanksgiving Day), Thursday, 12/25 (Christmas Day) and Thursday, 1/1/26 (New Years Day). Blood Pressure Check – Sunrise Fire Rescue Date Day Time Fee Activity # 10/10, 11/14, 12/12 F 11:00 am Free Walk-ins welcome
LECTURES
Call Front Desk at (954) 746-3670 to Register for Lectures Location: Sunrise Senior Center, 10650 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Mastering Mindfulness Lecture Sponsored by: University of Miami McKnight Brain Research Foundation Date Day Time Fee Registration 10/10 F 10:00 am Free Call to sign up This will be presented by the University of Miami’s Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute for a talk on the importance of Mastering Mindfulness to maintain a healthy brain. Lunch provided for all pre-registered participants!
Emergency Food Pantry Date Day Time
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Weekly 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Free* Call for appointment 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.
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 are 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
Smart Eating Lecture Sponsored by: University of Miami McKnight Brain Research Foundation Date Day Time Fee Registration 11/14 F 10:00 am Free Call to sign up This will be presented by the University of Miami’s Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute for a talk on the importance of Eating Healthy to maintain a healthy brain. Lunch provided for all pre-registered participants!
Property Tax Exemption Assistance Date Day Time
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10/10, 11/14, 12/12 F
10:00 am - 11:30 am Free Walk-ins welcome
10/15, 11/19, Cancelled 12/17
W* 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Free Walk-ins welcome
Fitness for Life Lecture Sponsored by: University of Miami McKnight Brain Research Foundation Date Day Time Fee Registration 12/12 F 10:00 am Free Call to sign up This will be presented by the University of Miami’s Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute for a talk on the importance of Fitness training to maintain a healthy brain. Lunch provided for all pre-registered participants!
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. * (No Property Appraiser on Wednesday, December 17.)
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