Programs

6th Annual Seniors Thanksgiving Luncheon Honors the Legacy of Senior Advocate Joan Turner

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Joan Frazier Turner (January 12, 1946 – July 17, 2020), a former Program Manager for the City of Jacksonville, FL, dedicated her life to advocating for seniors.

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Each year, seniors from various neighborhood centers across Duval County celebrate at the Annual Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon. The sixth annual luncheon will occur on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern at the Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk, 1515 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207. More than 300 seniors, dignitaries, and volunteers gather to honor the spirit of senior-hood and give thanks for the blessings of another year.

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Attendees enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, entertainment, and heartfelt tributes to Joan Turner’s lasting legacy. Her work in organizing luncheons, health fairs, and activities aimed at enhancing the lives of seniors continues to inspire the community. The event serves as a testament to Turner’s dedication and passion, with each year carrying forward her vision of celebrating seniors and promoting healthy, active living.

 

All attendees receive gifts as part of this annual celebration, which brings seniors from across Duval County together for a day of gratitude and camaraderie.

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Special Thanks

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ALPHA Starz, Inc. thanks the following Donors

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State Representative Kim Daniels
Jacksonville City Council
Agape Community Health
Total Foot Care
Island Doctors
JFRD
FOP
CRC
JAX Chamber
Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation
Alexander Pantinakis
Meridian Waste
AFSCME Local No. 2941
AFSCME Local No. 1328S
Heartland Solutions Group, Inc.
Johnathan Scott
Dean Black
Senator Audrey Gibson
JWB
MLK Foundation
The Southern Group
Dara Davis
Ywana Allen
Changing Homelessness
Ballard Group
Tia Leathers
Russell Jackson

 

ALPHA Starz Board of Directors

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Kristen Hodges

Glendora McCargo

Chiquita Moore

Joe Johnson
Joe Zimmerman 

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