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One Fee, Unlimited Classes – MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM 

NCCOA now offers two memberships for classes at the Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center:
– Individual membership for $125.00 per year
– Couples membership (two per household) for $195.00 per year (unlimited classes)
 
Membership fees include unlimited classes…so if you join as an individual or couple, you may attend as many classes as you’d like! Memberships are valid one year from the date enrolled. Register online and payment can be made  with our receptionist at 1901 Island Walk Way or via check.
 
The nonmember rate is $5.00 per class or activity, payable at the time of registration. Supply fees (art classes, etc.) may be added for both members and nonmembers.
 
Questions? Contact Jennifer Gundling, Membership & Community Engagement Assistant.
 
NOTES…

– No-shows will be charged if you do not cancel at least one day in advance of the class.

– Please make every effort to arrive on time for your classes.

– If you are waitlisted or have not registered for a class, you are not guaranteed a spot — even if you are waiting at the Life Center.
 
Additional information — including registration instructions — appear below the calendar section.
 

 

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Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Low Vision Provides information and adaptive devices and encourages members with vision challenges to share experiences through group discussions and guest speaker presentations. 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Facilitator - … more...

Caregiving Stress-Buster Forum

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

(call 904-261-0701 to register) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Emily Kunzelmann, Facilitator Book Now

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Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Caregiver Support Group Offers support and education for caregivers. Respite care is available for loved ones. Guest speakers are often featured. 3:30 - 5 pm Contact Emily Kunzelmann | 904-775-5472 … more...

NAMI Mental Health Support Group

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Share experiences with individuals, family members and friends impacted by mental illness Contact: NAMI Nassau, 904-277-1886 National Alliance of … more...

Event Series Support Group

Support Group

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Support Group: Hearing Loss Group discussions focus on hearing loss, how hearing loss impacts everyday living, your brain and your ability to keep socially engaged and live a fulfilling life. … more...

NAMI Mental Health Support Group

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Share experiences with individuals, family members and friends impacted by mental illness Contact: NAMI Nassau, 904-277-1886 National Alliance of … more...

Event Series Honoring Choices

Honoring Choices

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Lunch & Learn (Lunch provided) 11 am - 1 pm Cindy Newman, Community Hospice & Palliative Care Book Now

Caregiver Stressbuster Forum

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Emily Kunzelmann Book Now

Event Series Support Group:

Support Group:

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Caregiver Support Group Offers support and education for caregivers. Respite care is available for loved ones. Guest speakers are often featured. 3:30 - 5 pm Contact Emily Kunzelmann | 904-775-5472 … more...

NAMI Mental Health Support Group

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Share experiences with individuals, family members and friends impacted by mental illness Contact: NAMI Nassau, 904-277-1886 National Alliance of … more...

Parkinson’s Support Group

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Share information on living well with Parkinson's disease, symptom management and support for family members. 4 - 5 pm Tiffini McGill

NAMI Mental Health Support Group

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Share experiences with individuals, family members and friends impacted by mental illness Contact: NAMI Nassau, 904-277-1886 National Alliance of … more...

Support Group:

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Grieving with Hope 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Emily Kunzelmann

Event Series Support Group:

Support Group:

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

Low Vision Provides information and adaptive devices and encourages members with vision challenges to share experiences through group discussions and guest speaker presentations. 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Facilitator - … more...

Caregiver Stressbuster Forum

Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Emily Kunzelmann Book Now

* Classes listed are subject to change without notice
 


 
All classes are subject to availability and can be reserved no more than 7 days in advance of a class, starting at 8 a.m. If a class is full, we will have a waitlist and you will be notified of any openings.
 
Class Registration 
 
Step 1: If you are not already in our class database (MyActiveCenter.com), send an email with your name, address, phone number, date of birth (for grant purposes only) to mdawkins@nassaucountycoa.org. You will receive an email confirming that you have been added. If you are already in our class database, proceed to Step 2.
 
Step 2: Go to: MyActiveCenter.com and select “New Users” in the top right.

– A pop-up asks, “Do you have a Senior Center-issued key tag?” Answer yes even if you have not yet been issued one.

– Senior Center: Fernandina Beach Life Center

– Other info: Enter Home Phone, Email Address and a Password
 
Step 3: You are now ready to begin registering for classes on MyActiveCenter.

– Sign in at top right of the screen with Email and Password; check the box “Remember me”

– To cancel a class, select the red X.
 
Questions?

Contact Jennifer Gundling, Membership & Community Engagement Assistant, or call our Receptionist at 904-261-0701.