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By Times staff
© St. Petersburg Times, published September 25, 2001
USF center gives Alzheimer's tips
The USF Suncoast Gerontology Center will hold a free program on Alzheimer's from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road, Clearwater, and Oct. 10 at the Holiday Inn Tampa, 2701 E Fowler Ave. "Alzheimer's Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know" provides individuals caring for a family member or friend with Alzheimer's disease with practical tips, resources and information to help caregivers understand the disease process and manage disease-related behaviors. Free lunch included. Registration is required. Call (813) 974-4355.
Senior Games includes diverse events
Bay area residents 50 years and older are invited to compete in the Tampa Bay Senior Games Oct. 2-5 and Oct. 8-12. You don't have to be physically fit to compete. Events include games, hobbies, talents, dance and athletic competitions. Competition is divided by gender and age groups set up in five-year increments. Registration is $12 and includes participation in an unlimited number of events, T-shirt, program, opening ceremony luncheon and awards banquet. Call (813) 274-8615.
Interested persons should attend the rehearsal or call director Tom Barry, (727) 734-2664