FREEDOM 7 SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER, Inc.

a 501(c)3 Non Profit Corporation
Since 1984

5000 TOM WARRINER BLVD
COCOA BEACH FL 32931

(321) 783-9505
Open Monday thru Thursday
Office opens at 9am

Call for more information

Welcome to the Freedom 7 Senior Community Center Website
Please scroll through to read the history, special events, regular weekly activities, and at the end of the site - our present Perk's Partners List - local businesses which offer discounts to current Freedom 7 Senior Community Center members
Membership is still only $10 Individual - $15 per Couple
Memberships - along with fundraisers - are critical funding.
We are not a government organization and although we occasionally receive grants and donations - we do not currently have a regular source of funding.
Your memberships and donations are how we have been able to continue.
We were founded by Mary Louise "Mother" Morgan and officially became a 501 ( c ) 3 Non Profit over 28 years ago - filed on March 27, 1984 and signed by (then) Secretary of State George Firestone, March 28, 1984 originally as
Freedom Seven Senior Citizens Community Center
Now... 28 years later - still the local, grassroots, private, Non Profit with the same mission statement "to provide wellness, educational, social and recreational activities (primarily) for seniors in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island - but open to adults of all ages and from all areas.
The members volunteer, teach, lead, help with all aspects of running F7.
Your memberships and small donations for various activities, plus your attendance at bigger fundraisers - truly enables us to stay operational.
We long for our own home one day but our "temporary home" since 2005 - is still inside the Cocoa Beach Country Club Auditorium - Monday thru Thursday - as well as the adjoining hall and kitchenette, plus Admin Office and Computer Classroom - backstage.
Please visit this website often to stay updated on weekly activities; special events; fundraisers; & your local merchants and restaurants providing
discounts/perks to current Freedom 7 card members.
Call anytime , for any reason. If we are closed leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we return.

Due to low ridership the initial trial year for SCAT Bus Route 7 was discontinued October 2010.
We have been told by SCAT that the paratransit service can help seniors who need to travel by bus for social, medical, shopping etc.. but they must call and reserve in advance. For more information call SCAT 633-1878 and press Option 4 for paratransit department. To register and to make your reservations for pick up between 24 hours - and up to 7 days in advance.

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Please see the listings as follows: Upcoming Special Events; Regular Weekly Activities; Perks List (Businesses and Restaurants who provide a perk or discount to current F7 Card Members)

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June 12, 2012 Tuesday 11:30am to 1:00pm - Lunch & Learn Program: Reservations required for this free light lunch, social, and wellness program. Sunshine Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Dr. Susan Schneider presents "The A,B,C's of Men's Health" **Must call F7 to make reservation 321-783-9505

July 17 - Tuesday - 11:30a to 1:30p Potluck Luncheon and Social plus Health & Wellness program for a great wellness program with a potluck luncheon with Birthday Cake!! Social from 11:30a to 12:30p @ 12:30p then for approximately one hour ...Free Wellness presentation "Arthritis - It Just Comes With Age - Right?" by Dr. Joe Strater, D.C.
Free but must call to make reservation and sign up to bring small dish or bag of cookies, chios etc...321-783-9505

July 24, 2012 Tuesday 11:30a to 1:00p Lunch & Learn Educational Program. Free but must reserve in advance 321-783-9505 Sunshine Healhcare Solutions, Inc - Dr. Susan Schneider provides light lunch and "Advance Directives and Assisted Living Facilities"

August 21, 2012 Tuesday 11:30am to 1:00pm Lunch & Learn "Cancer Screening Recommendations for Seniors" - light lunch & program provided by Sunshine Healthcare Solutions, Inc - Dr. Susan Schneider

September 18, 2012 Fall Prevention Awareness Day

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Most of our activities are led or taught by members of F7 or Perks Partners. Some are presented by others in the community. If you want to come lead a class or activity - please call us to inquire.
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Check this list again soon - updates coming for: Health & Wellness presentations; catered luncheons; brown bag lunches; pot luck socials.

Read on for the current regular weekly activity schedule......

Current Weekly Activities

Monday

Chris Lyle's Road to Wellness is on Tuesday-final class for season was March 13.
Fricky Vaughn taught Winter Beginner Bridge Lessons. Final Class was in February.
Mah Jongg Lessons are taught through out the year - usually in 6 or 8 week sessions.
Call office to get on the Wait List and for more info.
Year Round : Travel Desk: 11:00am - Noon, talk with Lee Rosenkranz about upcoming trips: Freedom 7 Members get a discount on travel.
Year Round : Party Bridge/Rubber Bridge: 12 Noon (sign in 11:30am)
Year Round : Mah Jongg: 12 Noon (sign in at 11:30am)
Year Round Pinochle Noon to 4p ($1 Members/$2 Non Members)

Tuesday

**At this point - based on the input from members & friends - we will not be hosting Yoga, Pilates, Zumba - instead we encourage people to call explore the Yoga Classes at the Cocoa Beach Library as well as Cocoa Beach Health & Fitness and also Pro Health in Merritt Island
Small Computer Class: 8 week course 10am for one hour, $35 Members/$45 Non Members (join F7 - only $10 annually - and save!!) call to be placed on the waiting list
We can schedule Scrabble, Dominoes, Rummy Cube, and more - call to get your name on list and we will coordinate.
"Road to Wellness" Chris Lyle's Annual indoor wellness class in Auditorium will run through March or April.
We do not anticipate having Bingo - the last time Freedom 7 did was March 2008 - but in case some are interested we keep this listed. **If you are interested in playing and/or volunteering for BINGO - call 783-9505

Aqua Fit: Tuesday & Thursday : at the Pool with Chris Lyle
$3 City of Cocoa Beach Residents $4 Non-Residents. Call for more info.

Wednesday

Pinochle will play on the "First Wednesday" (sign in at 9:30a) when it is the CBWC "First Thursday" of the Month and Cocoa Beach Woman's Club meets in the Auditorium
Wednesday's (and Tuesday's)are used often for special events such as speakers, luncheons, wellness presentations...please see the special events section of the website or the hardcopy flier. Call office to inquire or reserve.
RSVP required for seating and planning 783-9505.

Thursday

Pinochle - sign in at 9:30am - official play starts at 10am
(Some folks play til 3p)
Watercolor Class moved. Pearl consolidated her classes - please call her for Information (321)536-3523
Cocoa Beach Woman's Club meets in the stage half of Auditorium and adjoining hall area on first Thursday of the month 7 out of 12 months per year, two months they take break for summer and the other 3 months they meet in Country Club Dining Room or other pre-planned location. Please visit their webiste for additional information.
Aqua Fit with Chris Lyle - see info on Tuesday listed above

Membership has Perks!!

Here is a partial list of area restaurants and merchants who offer discounts/benefits to present year card members. Membership with Freedom 7 runs October to October and still is only $10 Individual/$15 per Couple (Renewal for everyone is due every October regardless of what month you join.) Your membership helps support Freedom 7.
Please show your cards when visiting the following establishments.

Air, Land, & Sea Travel ... small free gift with any cruise or tour booking.

Captain J's Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club 20% Off
Cocoa Beach Health & Fitness 50% off enrollment & discount monthly dues (or an even better discount special at that time)
Computer Tutor John Kellogg (in home sessions, private lessons, reasonable rates)
321-501-9813 FREE anti-virus security cd with first one hour or more paid session
DAYAWAYTRAVELCLUB - Florida Greeters..discounts on trips.
Florida's Seafood Bar & Grill 10% off food bill.
Friday's - Merrit Island location ONLY (T.G.I.Friday's Merritt Island) EXCLUDES "3 Course Menu" & not valid with other offers or discounts - $5 Off $15 Purchase.
For Any Occasion Catering 15% off catering 321-459-1673 Merritt Island
Heidi's Jazz Club and Heidelberg Restaurant 10% off
Not on weekends or Holidays
Best to call for reservations #783-6806.. and must show your current Freedom 7 Senior Community Center membership Card for 10% off

Moves/Estate Sales: Senior Moves provided - Caring Transitions #321-610-8952 $10 off of the price of a Senior Move / $25 off Estate Sale
Old Fish House 10% off
Pizza Hut Cocoa Beach 10% off
Roberto's Little Havana 10% off
Ron Jon Surf Shop 10% off EXCLUDING Oakley/Maui Jim/All Surfboards (because mark up is very low on boards in the first place)/sale items. Cannot combine with any other discounts.
- Rusty's at the Port 20% off
Sonny's Barbeque 10% off purchase Cocoa Beach Location only
Strater Family Chiropractic - Cocoa Beach 321-866-0200 $35 Initial Exam (Normally $95)
Subway Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral locations 10% Off
Not valid on the $5 Footlongs or other discounted items
Sutton's Pool Supply 10% off parts in store/retail and also parts for service calls.
T.G.I.Friday's Merritt Island (Friday's) EXCLUDES "3 Course Menu" & not valid with other offers or discounts - $5 Off $15 Purchase.
321-459-1700