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The Centre's Founder, the honorable Helen Gordon Davis was honored at the Eight over Eighty awards held last month. The Eight Over Eighty awards recognized eight individuals, eighty years or older, who have dedicated their time, talents, and lives to our community and devoted themselves to helping others. All honorees were inducted into the Weinberg Village Senior Hall of Fame at the Eight Over Eighty awards ceremony and reception on Sunday, November 18, 2012

Join us as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary and help The Centre continue to provide services that promote independence and strengthen our community.

December 12, 2012  | 5:30-8 p.m.

The Floridan Palace Hotel | Downtown Tampa

Business Attire

Tickets are $60 per person

 

Delicious hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and music by Denise Moore and The Some.

All proceeds raised will support our services and scholarship programs for Project Recovery.

 

For more information call: 813-251-8437 Ext. 225

Purchase tickets online: www.thecentre.org

 

Sponsored by

Think Pink presented by The Working Woman of Tampa Bay on Nove, 28 from 6-9 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater. The raffle and donations will benefit The Centre. Think Pink is the ultimate Shopping Experience with holiday nibbles, cash bar and music. $5 for member and $10 for non-members. First 150 registered guests get a signature shopping bag filled with goodies.  Register at workingwomanoftampabay.com

The Eight Over Eighty awards will recognize eight individuals, eighty years or older, who have dedicated their time, talents, and lives to our community and devoted themselves to helping others. Our Founder, Senator Helen Gordon Davis is one of the honorees who will be inducted into the Weinberg Village Senior Hall of Fame at the Eight Over Eighty awards ceremony and reception on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 1:00pm at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. (2713 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa)

The Centre was founded by Sen. Helen Gordon Davis in 1977. Thanks to her and her efforts, The Centre is celebrating 35 years helping those in need in our community. Congratulations from all of us at The Centre.

Tickets may be purchased to attend the event at http://www.jewishtampa.com

When: December 12, 2012

Time: 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: The Floirdan Palace Hotel | Downtown Tampa

Attire: Business

Admission: $60 per person

 

Join us as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary!

Throughout the years, The Centre has provided services that have promoted independence and strength to those in our community.

Delicious hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and music.

 

Call 813-251-8437 Ext 225 for more information or to sponsor this event.

We would like to thank Corey Dylan, "AM Tampa Bay" Co-Host at Newsradio 970 WFLA, for having The Centre's Yesenia Zarzuela and Kathleen Pravlik at their studio this morning to tape a segment about The Centre and it's services.

The segment will be broadcast according to the attached schedule on the following Clear Channel Media Stations:

(970) - WFLA-AM 8:30 p.m. Saturday
(93.3) - WFLZ-FM 7:00 a.m. Sunday
(103.5) - WFUS-FM 10:00 p.m. Sunday
(97.9) - WXTB-FM 7:00 a.m. Sunday
(620) - WDAE-AM 7:00 a.m. Saturday
(100.7) - WMTX-FM 7:00 a.m. Sunday
(95.7) - WBTP-FM 7:30 a.m. Sunday
(1250) - WHNZ-AM 8:05 a.m. Sunday

Again, thanks for this opportunity to promote The Centre and its programs offered in Hillsborough County.

 http://www.970wfla.com/cc-common/podcast/single_page.html?podcast=Tampa_Bay_Tomorrow&selected_podcast=Tampa_Bay_Tomorrow_-_10-07-12_-__Yesinia_Zarzuela_-_The_Centre_1349453744_7802.mp3#.UG83bqyq4qw.email

Check it out!

 

Be sure to check out The Centre's Gourmet Feastival video on YouTube. If you have never been to a Gourmet Feastival before, this video will give you a glimpse of all the fun you can expect. Special thanks goes out to Jeff Harmon for producing this video for The Centre.

For tickets to the event, be sure to visit our ticket page and get yours today!

 

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Friday July 13th at 8 pm they will present “If I Die Young” which is an in-depth look at the prescription epidemic. They reveal how seven Floridians die of an overdose every day. And one Bay area county has an alarming number of deaths. You’ll hear from parents struggling to find help for their sons and daughters  addicted to pain pills. It’s a very powerful and important hour so please tune in this Friday July 13th from 8-9 pm on ABC Action News.

Our very own Sonya Bufe   will be on this program, so if you have a chance, please watch it.

http://youtu.be/3GKQ76-81PE

After 25 years of dedicated service, The Centre’s Executive Director Beth Ficquette is retiring. Beth, who joined The Centre in 1987, is pleased that she has been able to devote much of her life to helping people improve theirs.

Board Chair Dee A. Brown said: “Words cannot describe how much better off our community is because of The Centre under Beth Ficquette’s vision and leadership.  We will all miss Beth and I want to thank her for her 25 years of unselfish service and passion.  She has left an indelible print on the Centre and she will be greatly missed.”

Beth said that while she looks forward to retiring, she has mixed feelings about leaving The Centre.  “I will miss the staff the most. They are the best. Not only are they professional and skilled in their jobs, but they have compassion and ‘mission’.”  Beth credits Centre staff with playing a major role in her job satisfaction.  “While I haven’t worked directly with consumers, it has been most rewarding to see and hear about the impact Centre staff has had on so many individuals and families through the years.”

Be sure to watch Studio 10 Morning show on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 at 10 a.m.  It's a great time to promote The Centre's 21st  Annual Gourmet Feastival. Gratzzi's Italian Grille will be cooking up a spectacular delight on-air.  So be sure to tune in at 10 a.m. or DVR the program.

Let us know what you think after our morning show presentation, here on our blog or on facebook.

 

Classes don't begin for the workshop " Computer Programs Training 101" until September, but due to the overwhelming response, we are booked until the end of the year. Initially we offered a week-long workshop, once a month. Another week-long session, per month was added when it was realized it was needed. Along with our partnership with Computer Mentors Group, Inc., theworkshop teaches Introduction to Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Internet and Email, all at no cost to the participant. And after completion of the week-long, each participant receives a free computer.

Look for new class schedules in early 2013. If you want more information about this program call our Employment Services at 813-251-8437 Ext 272.

This week-long computer programs course will teach the basic knowledge and skills needed in today’s job market. Class size is limited to allow focused training. And, upon completion of the course each participant will be awarded a computer that Friday.*

Course Content:  Introduction to Windows; Microsoft Office Word; Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office Powerpoint;  Internet and E-Mail

Classes are filling up fast!  To pre-register, call 813-251-8437 ext 272.

 

*Course is offered twice-monthly. Only one computer per participant.

Participant must complete the entire course to be awarded computer.

 

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann W. Madsen as the new Executive Director of The Centre. Madsen follows Beth Ficquette who has retired after 25 years of dedicated service.

In announcing Ann’s appointment, Board Chair Deirdre A. Brown said: “I am so pleased that Ann Madsen has joined The Centre. At a time when all non-profits are challenged with providing services consumers need while funding is being cut, Ann’s vast experience will help The Centre rise up to the challenge and be successful.”