COLLEGE GROVE ENRICHMENT FOCUS December 2013
DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS 1 Christmas Parade 2 Relaxation Therapy 4, 11 & 18 Computer Class How to Shop for Things on the Internet 4 Membership Breakfast 4 Red Hat Society 5 Dr. Patterson Chiropractor 6
RIDE OUR “COOL CAT” FLOAT IN THE CHRISTMAS PARADE On Sunday, Dec. 1, we are going to enter a float in the College Grove Christmas Parade. Our theme is: “We’re not Old Birds — We are Cool Cats!” And, to illustrate the message, our float will be decked out with two 7-foot tall figures — one of a bird, the other of a cat. The larger-than-life statues were formed by Sarah and her neighbor for a Farmer’s Market project. They are too cool! We hope that several members will want to ride the float, and that many others will be there to cheer us from the street. We will gather at the Center at 12:15. Be sure and dress warmly, and bring a lap blanket if need be. If it rains, or the temperature dips below 30°, we will cancel.
Music City Center
10 Gift Wrapping Party
HOLIDAY MUSIC BY JACKI RUMPP FOR DECEMBER POTLUCK
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Our guest for Birthday Potluck this month is a singer/songwriter who lives right in our midst. Her name is Jacki Rumpp, and she has made Tennessee her
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Birthday Potluck Jacki Rumpp
24-26 Center Closed for Christmas Holiday Jan. 1 Center Closed New Year’s Day
home for over five years. Some of you already know Jacki through her work at the College Grove UMC. As worship leader, she leads the congregation in singing, chooses much of the music, and sings special music there regularly. Join us Wednesday, Dec. 18, as Jacki helps usher in the Yuletide spirit by performing some bestloved Christmas carols and songs. Lunch is at 11:30. Music at noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
RED HAT SOCIETY TO VISIT SOUTHERN CARE ASSISTED LIVING The Red Hat Society will spread a little Christmas cheer on Wed., Dec. 4th with Christmas cards and carols for residents of Southern Care Assisted Living in Franklin. The van will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. Van fee is $4, and the Red Hats will decide where to have lunch.
FROM THE DIRECTOR…
DEC. 5: CHIROPRACTOR PAUL PATTERSON
A big thank you to all our volunteer bakers and cooks who helped make our Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale successful. We made $1000 that will benefit the programs at FiftyForward College Grove. We could not have done it without the work of our dedicated volunteers. There is still time left to renew or join the Center at a discounted price of $70 through Dec. 31, 2013. If you wait until the first of the year, membership cost is $75. Join us Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. for our annual Membership Breakfast and sign up with us. As you read in the lead newsletter article, we need volunteers to ride the FiftyForward College Grove float in the College Grove Christmas Parade Sunday, Dec. 1. Ride with us as we spotlight our Center for the community. It is a great theme with great float decorations. No work is involved for you except to ride and wave to the crowd. Please let the staff know if you are interested in riding. Happy Holidays!
Most of us understand that chiropractic therapy is a natural way to approach aches and pains. But some of us may shy away from going to the chiropractor — especially if we have ever been “cracked” by one. That’s why our Office Manager, Pat, recommended her chiropractor, Dr. Paul Patterson, to be a guest speaker. While Dr. Patterson certainly can use the technique that produces the cracking sound — a specific, highly-accurate thrust — this is not the only tool in his kit. He is more likely to use the “Activator,” an instrument that delivers carefully directed energy. Or he may apply a slow, constant
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pressure to achieve alignment. Dr. Patterson will give us more information about the techniques he uses, as well as which medical issues that chiropractic therapy can treat. Plus, Pat is going to be his guinea pig, which will make it fun. Join us Thursday, Dec. 5. We’ll have lunch ($4) at 11:30, and Dr. Patterson will speak at noon. Please sign up.
Wednesday, Dec. 11 Fountains of Franklin Assisted Living has invited us to be their guests for lunch and a tour. Van leaves the Center at 12 noon Van fee is $4
GIFT WRAPPING PARTY FOR VETERANS’ CHILDREN SET FOR TUES., DEC. 10 A reminder that RSVP is sponsoring a toy drive this Christmas for the children of veterans. They have asked that we donate two gifts for each child. For example: • a doll, hot wheels, a board game or a book • plus a stocking stuffer, like socks, gloves or a hat Our deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 10. On that day, at 1 o’clock, RSVP will host a gift-wrapping party at the Center. They will furnish gift paper, supplies and refreshments. We’ll play some Christmas music and make a fun morning/afternoon of it Please sign up.
COMPUTER CLASS: HOW TO SHOP FOR THINGS ON THE INTERNET If you are interested in learning how to shop for things on the Internet, this is the class for you! It will be held Dec. 4, 11 and 18, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your laptop and follow along, or just receive the information that will make it easy to shop on your own at home. “How to Shop for Things on the Internet” will be led by Courtney Morgan, who has taught computer classes to children and adults for over 10 years. Topics in this course include: navigating the sites how to distinguish a “safe” and “unsafe” website where to find the best deals what not to do when shopping on the Internet The three-week series is free to members; fee is $10 for non-members. Please sign up.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the event that Williamson County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all Center programming will be cancelled.
$5 DISCOUNT on 2014 Membership
$70
through Dec. 31
MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 Please join us for breakfast on Wed., Dec. 4, at 8:30. It will be a morning to just sit back and enjoy good food and good friends. The meal is a small token of our GREAT appreciation, and is free to new and renewing members.
MUSIC CITY CENTER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 If you’re curious about take us on a guided tour of the Nashville’s new Music City Center, building, which includes: then make plans to come with us on • 353,143 sq. ft. of exhibit Friday, Dec. 6. We’ll see for ourspace selves what all the hullabaloo is • the largest Grand Ballroom about. The MCC’s “Guest Experiin the state, with 57,500 sq. ft. of space ence Manager,” Regina Hicks, will • 18,000 sq. ft. Davidson Ballroom • 60 meeting rooms that occupy 90,000 sq. ft. Our tour will require a bit of walking — so be sure and wear comfortable shoes! Regina has
planned to have one wheelchair available, in case someone wants to ride for a while. But let Libby know ahead of time if you want to request an additional wheelchair, for yourself, or to share with a friend. As an added bonus: It looks like a group from FiftyForward’s Madison Station will be taking the tour with us. The van will leave the Center at 8:45 a.m. Van fee is $6. We’ll stop some place good for lunch on the way back.
Coming in January: “Antiques Grove Show” and a Cake Decorating class!
WELLNESS MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapist, Kathy McFarlane, has years of experience serving mature adults. Wednesdays by appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60 LINE DANCING Beginners and experienced line dancers learn the latest and hottest line dances while getting a great cardio workout. Fridays: 10 to 11:30 Dance Instructors: Sam and Shirley Kirtley Assistant Instructor: Cathy Smotherman No fee BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Every other Thursday at 10 am Sponsor: Willowbrook
H I S T O RY BIBLE CLASS Class will not meet in December. Instructor: Frances Greathouse
ART AND CRAFT CREATIVE ARTS Class is taking a break for the holidays Instructor: Renee LaRose BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, Dec. 17: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar Class fee: $20 members $23 non-members (Cost includes all supplies) QUILTING BEE Quilters meet first and third Wednesdays Dec. 4 and 18 1 to 3 pm
LANGUAGE ARTS WRITING, ETC. For anyone who loves the written word, whether poetry, prose, fact or fiction, our writers group is open to published writers, beginners and those who are in between. Gentle critiques are given if requested. First and third Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $24 per year TUESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB AT FIFTYFORWARD December selection is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. New members welcome! Tuesday, Dec. 17 9 am
TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER CLASS:
Guided Relaxation with Claudia Prangue Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m.
HOW TO SHOP FOR THINGS
ON THE INTERNET
Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18: 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Instructor: Courtney Morgan Non-members: $10 for 3-week series Please sign up
FUN & GAMES CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm BRIDGE Mondays: 10 am to 2:30 pm POKER Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
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