Classes, Presentations and Activities in Fernandina Beach!
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.
Health & Support
Diabetes and Your Eyes
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL9 - 10 am Ron Norman, OD Florida Eye Specialists Book Now
NAMI Mental Health Support Group
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FLNational 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 Mental Illness Book Now
Honoring Choices
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL1 - 3 pm Cindy Newman, Volunteer Community Hospice & Palliative Care Book Now
Support Group: Grieving with Hope
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Emily Kunzelmann ekunzelmann@nassaucountycoa.org Helps those who have experienced the loss of a family member or close friend as you connect with others in similar situations. Experienced facilitators and presenters are often featured.
Diabetes Nutrition – Free
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL9 - 10 am Casey Hemphill, RD, LDN Book Now
Support Group:
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FLLow 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 - Frances Bartelt, 904-775-5484, fbartelt@nassaucountycoa.org Book Now
Support Group:
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FLCaregiver 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 or ekunzelmann@nassaucountycoa.org
Nutrition Education
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL9:00 am - 10:00 am Beth Verlinde Book Now
NAMI Mental Health Support Group
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FLNational 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 Mental Illness Book Now
Thriving Through Aging’s Challenges
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Adrienne Talbert Book Now
NAMI Mental Health Support Group
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FLNational 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 Mental Illness Book Now
Support Group
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FLSupport 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. 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Frances Bartelt, Facilitator | 904-775-5484 | fbartelt@nassaucountycoa.org Book Now
Growing with Gratitude
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL12:45 - 1:45 pm Adrienne Talbert, Oasis Senior Advisors Book Now
Caregiver Stressbuster Forum
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FL1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Emily Kunzelmann & Jennifer Gundling Book via Email: ekunzelmann@nassaucountycoa.org
Support Group
Janice Ancrum Senior Life Center 1901 Island Walk Way, Fernandina Beach, FLCaregiver 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 or ekunzelmann@nassaucountycoa.org
* 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.