FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center @ Bellevue Family YMCA
June Newsletter & Calendar of Events
The J. L. Turner Center is open Monday—Friday, 9 am—3 pm Contact us at 646-9622 and ask for FiftyForward Center Director, Megan Roller mroller@fiftyforward.org Transportation Program Coordinator/Program Assistant, Nicole Longuevan nlonguevan@fiftyforward.org On the Road with Joan Travel Coordinator Joan Sincerbox 646-0059 or joan.sincerbox@comcast.net The Bellevue Family YMCA/FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center is a partnership between the YMCA of Middle Tennessee and FiftyForward.
LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Turner Center Members, I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather we have been having recently and that you consider joining us for one or our upcoming trips or special events! Included in this month's newsletter is the Summer 2013 Silver Sneakers class schedule. Please refer to this list as it contains all of the Bellevue Family YMCA Active Older Adult classes along with descriptions of each class. If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact a member of the YMCA Wellness staff and they would be happy to speak with you about the class offerings. I wanted to remind you all that if you have been issued a credit for a class or trip in the past year, those credits will expire at the end of the FiftyForward fiscal year (June 30, 2013). Make sure that you use your credits this month on one of the many classes and trips that we have planned. If you are unsure if you have unused credit, please see an Ambassador or Turner Center staff member and they can look you up on our list. Thank you to all of the members who have generously donated to the "Giving Tree" program during the month of May. We have decided to extend this into June, so for those of you who may not have had an opportunity to take a "flower" off the tree you will have a chance to do so. Please consider donating one of these items back to the Turner Center - it is through this type of generosity that we are able to keep our program costs down for all of our members. As some of you may know, Kristin Blackburn left her position with the Turner Center at the end of April. Over the past 2 years, Kristin helped plan many fun activities and programs for our members. We appreciate Kristin’s many contributions to the Turner Center during her time here. Please join me in wishing Kristin much success in her future endeavors. Fondly, Megan
SPOTLIGHT ON YOU So far this year, we’ve had the spotlight on our faithful and indispensable volunteers. This month, we turn the Spotlight On You! We want to learn more about you by asking you these questions: What did you do before you entered retirement? What hobbies do you currently pursue with a passion? What is your favorite memory, proudest moment or accomplishment from your lifetime? Feel free to share your responses via email to nlonguevan@fiftyforward.org or fill out the “Spotlight On You” sheet in the Turner Center lobby and drop it in the Suggestion Box located above the coffee in the lobby.
REMINDER Credits are expiring at the end of the FiftyForward fiscal year (June 30, 2013). Sign-up for a class or trip today! See an Ambassador or staff member with questions.
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day
_BE A TECH SAVVY SENIOR You Spoke, We Listened Many of the responses from our member survey in April requested computer classes. Beginning June 7th, a series of technology-related classes will be offered to FiftyForward members who would like to learn more about their personal Smartphone and/or home computer! Classes are independent of each other, so please attend any and all classes that specifically interest you! The cost is $15 per class or $50 for all 4 classes in June if paid in advance.
Who Should Attend These Classes? You! Anyone who is interested in learning more about the benefits and everyday uses of today’s technology, specifically for the over-50 crowd! All user-levels, from beginner to experts, are welcome. Each class will be fun, informative, and full of great tips that you will be able to apply immediately!
List of Topics & Dates All Classes are 11:45am - 1:15pm June 7: Basic Features and Shortcuts for Smartphones (Bring your Smartphone or Tablet to class! We will cover many great tips that you will be able to use immediately.) June 14: Connecting with Others Using Smartphone Features (Using tools such as email, Skype, etc.) June 21: Connecting Online – Internet Tips (Smartphone browsers, Bookmarks, Preventing viruses, Navigating online.) June 28: Apps for Every Purpose (Downloading and organizing apps, useful apps for Seniors.) About Your Instructor: Tavner McKelley Tavner McKelley is a Senior Training and Development Leader with extensive experience working with a variety of organizational levels to design and deliver training solutions that inspire. After a long, successful corporate career, Tavner combined her passion for technology and helping others, along with her creative skills to open her own small business called, “Memories In View” which specializes in turning a customer’s large stack of old photos into a professionally edited and designed photo book created with high-quality printing and binding materials that last a lifetime.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The OUTBACK Project garden Every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 8 am, we will be working on the garden area behind FiftyForward. There are many projects to help beautify this area. For more information, contact Jim, at jhordetn@comcast.net or 406-7879.
Elder Law Series with Attorney Marshall Snyder Wills and Estates: Wednesday, June 5 at 1 pm Come hear local attorney Marshall Snyder discuss this very important topic and get your questions about wills and estates answered.
Financial Planning, Basic Wills and Powers of Attorney: Wednesday, June 12, appointments from 8 am—6 pm You’ll meet first with Luke Aull, a C.F.A. at Southwestern Investments, who will review your financial documents and financial plan. Then you’ll meet with Attorney Marshall Snyder for preparation of Basic Wills and Powers of Attorney, which are $25 each. See an Ambassador to sign-up!
NashvilleNext Focus Group: Thursday, June 27th at 10:30 am We are pleased to welcome NashvilleNext to our center. NashvilleNext is a Davidson countywide process for planning Nashville’s next 25 years, and you’re invited to get involved! Representatives from the Metro Planning Department will host a workshop to learn what you want to see for Nashville’s future. Visit NashvilleNext.net for additional information about this important initiative.
Life Line Screenings: Monday, July 1st by appointment only FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center and Bellevue Family YMCA are partnering with Life Line Screening for our upcoming event on Monday, July 1, 2013. Register in one of the three convenient ways listed below: • • •
PHONE: 1-800-324-9458 ONLINE: www.helpinghandsforhealth.com FAX: 1-866-628-4857
Each member that signs up and attends the screening event at Turner Center will receive a $10 discount and in addition, the Turner Center will receive a $10 donation for each attendee.
FIELD TRIPS Nashville Food Project Volunteer Work and Lunch at The Picnic: Tuesday, June 4 at 9:15 am We will do light volunteer work (chopping veggies, etc) at the Nashville Food Project in Green Hills, 10 am – Noon, and then have lunch at The Picnic. Meet by 9:15 am in the café area behind the Y greeter. We will leave at 9:30 am. Only $5! Lunch will be on your own.
Chaffin’s Barn Theatre Meet at the Barn at 11:15 am—Show at Noon Shows are $19. Check in with the Chaffin’s Barn staff to be seated. Bring your own lunch. If you would like to be seated as a group, please arrive together and ask to be seated together. Full show details are available at the center or visit the Barn’s website. There is a 48 hour advanced cancellation notice required for a credit. Who’s Under Where?: Thursday, June 6 at 11:15 Jane and Sybil are having a private showing of their “Passion Fashion Wear” in a posh hotel hoping to entice a famous Italian fashion designer to buy their line. The models are booked, the champagne is on ice and the sexy samples are on display. Enter two jealous husbands who have jumped to the wrong conclusion, and in an over-zealous hotel security guard and a scantily clad male model; and the comic chaos commences! All for a Song: Thursday, July 25 at 11:15 Songwriter Bill Rallich’s struggle and frustrations are told through Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr.’s experiences, and in turn, their stories are told through his. Set in New York’s Tin Pan Alley in the 1960s, it is a time when rock & roll is musically coming in to fashion. The three entertainers help Bill discover himself as they speak and sing of the loves, breaks and heartbreaks that literally made them who they were. As Bill listens and learns, he commits himself to the standard of quality that the “rat pack” set professionally. Later, when Frank, Dean and Sammy reappear, it surprises even Bill.
Save the Date! Southern Fried Nuptials: Thursday, August 29 Seniors of the Sahara: Thursday, October 24 Sanders Family Christmas: Thursday, December 5
FIELD TRIPS Nashville In Harmony at Cheekwood: Wednesday, June 12 at 9:00 am Celebrate spring at Cheekwood with the Nashville in Harmony community chorus. Trip is only $5! The concert is at 10:30 am and we will have time to tour the gardens. Bring a picnic lunch or make your own reservation for the Pineapple Room (352-4859). Meet us at 9 am in the seating area behind the Y greeter. The vans will leave by 9:15 am. Admission to Cheekwood is free!
Nissan Plant Tour: Thursday, June 13 at 8:30 am Take a motorized tour of the Nissan Plant in Smyrna which produces several of the top Nissan vehicles. See the vehicle assembly process, from cutting sheets of steel to installing carpet. Then we will enjoy lunch at Cracker Barrel. Meet us by 8:30 am in the seating area behind the Y greeter the van will leave at 8:45 am. Van only $8! Lunch is on your own. Close-toed shoes are REQUIRED for the tour.
Senior Mondays at the Frist: Monday, June 17 at 10:45 am Spend your day at the Frist Center the way you want. WAMB Radio’s Snappy Pappy plays music LIVE in the lobby. A 15% discount for seniors in the gift shop and the Frist Center Café. A docent-guided tour of the Sensuous Steele exhibit begins at 1:30. Meet us by 10:45 am in the seating area behind the Y greeter - the van will leave at 11:00 am. Van only $5! Lunch is on your own.
Blue Heron Cruise: Wednesday, June 19 at 8:45 am Blue Heron Cruises offer both relaxation and adventure, as the boat slides past waterfront homes and through 30,000 acres of wildlife refuge. The narration, music and mood are tailored to the passengers aboard! After the cruise, lunch will be at the Riverview Restaurant. Meet us by 8:45 am in the seating area behind the Y greeter - the van will leave at 9:00 am. Van & Cruise only $15! Lunch is on your own. This trip is Waiting List ONLY!
Dyer Observatory: Friday, June 21 at 7:15 pm Join us for telescope viewing at the Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory overlooking Radnor Lake. We will view the planets and stars through the observatory’s impressive collection of telescopes. Meet us by 7:15 pm in the seating area behind the Y greeter. The van will leave by 7:30 pm. We will return about 10:15pm. Only $7!
SPECIAL EVENTS Ice Cream Social: Monday, June 24 at 11:30 am Load up the grandkids and join us for an old-fashioned ice cream social in the Activity Room here at the Turner Center! A big thank you to our sponsor, Barton House for providing ice cream and all the fixings!
Supper Club to Sportsman’s Grille: Monday, June 24 at 4:30 pm Meet us for great food and even better company — new people are always welcome! Sportsman’s Grille is located at the Highway 70/100 split. RSVP please, so we can expect you at the restaurant!
Save the Date! Connnye Florance and Friends at “The Jazz Cave” at Nashville Jazz Workshop Monday, August 5 at 10:30 am Senior Day at the Tennessee State Fair Tuesday, September 10
ON THE ROAD WITH JOAN UPCOMING TRIPS Harrah’s Casino: Thursday, June 6 at 8 am Amber Falls Winery & Cellars—Hampshire, TN Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 am Monteagle Mountain’s 54th Annual Arts & Crafts Market— Monteagle, TN Saturday, July 27 at 9:00 am For information, call On the Road with Joan Travel Coordinator, Joan Sincerbox, at 646-0059 or joan.sincerbox@comcast.net
SPECIAL EVENTS CPR Certification Class: Tuesday, June 4 AND Thursday, June 6 at 10:00 am This class is designed to teach you the skills needed to help during an emergency situation. Our instructor will use hands-on methods designed to help you get a simulation of "real-life" scenarios. You must attend both sessions to become certified in Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid, Oxygen, and AED use through the American Safety & Health Institute. Class is $25!
Vision Impairment Seminar: Wednesday, June 5 at Noon Presented by Rachel Craft from the Department of Rehabilitation Services, these services are completely free! Many times their clients are affected by diseases such as Macular Degeneration or Glaucoma. This organization teaches visually impaired and blind clients the skills to be more independent. Examples are how to navigate their home and safely use kitchen appliances.
Healthy You! Maximized Nutrition: Tuesday, June 11 at 10:30 am Drs. Jason and Jenny Kestner will be leading a discussion about nutrition and how to maximize your health. Different nutrition plans and diets will be discussed and you will be left with a proven nutrition plan that has outlasted all the others. The Doc's will be going over the science of eating healthy and will be discussing what super foods are out there that will put you on a path to happiness and wellness well beyond 50! Light refreshments will be served.
Conservatorship in the News: Monday, June 17 at 10:00 am You may have heard that conservatorship abuse has been in the headlines recently. The Tennessee Bar Association has introduced a bill regarding conservatorship which recently passed in the Tennessee State Senate. Gretchen Funk, Care Team Coordinator, supervises FiftyForward's conservatorship program and will offer an overview of and answer questions about conservatorship in Middle Tennessee. Advance sign-up & payment is required. Please see a volunteer in the Turner Center Lobby, Monday—Friday, 9 am—3 pm.
GAMES Sudoku: Mondays, June 3 and July 1, 10:30 am—12 pm Did you know that introducing new challenges, like Sudoku, can improve your mental acuity? Whether you are an advanced Sudoku player or just wanting to learn, this group is for you. Contact Howard Pink for more information: hnphorn@aol.com or just come by the Activity Room.
Bingo Bingo play has been suspended for the summer. Look for new and improved Bingo to return in the fall.
Game Day Game Day has been suspended for the summer. Look for it again in the fall.
Mah-Jongg: Tuesdays, 9:30 am—12:30 pm For information, contact Jane at 218-7647 or janemock@comcast.net.
Bridge: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12 pm—3 pm For information, contact Ed at 646-9202.
Canasta Players: Tuesdays, 9:30 am—3 pm For information, contact Sharon at sharonreesor@bellsouth.net.
ARTS & CRAFTS Bob Ross Painting Class: Tuesday, June 18 at 9:00 am Join Bob Ross certified instructor, Liz Farar for this casual 2 hour painting class. Everyone will leave with a completed 11 x 14 oil on canvas painting. This is perfect for beginners or experienced painters. Light refreshments and coffee will be served. Class only $25 which includes all supplies! Space is limited!
Sit & Knit: Tuesdays, 9:30—11:30 am Enjoy the company of others as you work on your own projects. For more information, contact the coordinator, Mary Lou, at mlpierce@bellsouth.net.
Quilting: Fridays, 11:15 am—3 pm Do you have a knack for quilting? Come stitch on your own or group projects. For more information, contact the coordinator, Eva, at evacrsy@hotmail.com.
GROUPS Book and Written Memory Group This group reads a book every second month and discusses it with the group. On alternate months, the group shares “written memories.” On Thursday, June 27 at 1 pm the group will discuss The Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier. July is a “written memories” month. For more information, contact the coordinator, Ann, at 646-8683.
Line Dance: Fridays at 10:30 am Join us as we kick up our heels to some great country tunes! For more information, contact the coordinator, Louise, at lgoodman00@comcast.net. Beginner Line Dance will resumes in August.
Bellevue History & Genealogy Group: Fridays at 9 am This group welcomes new members! There is no cost to join and you do not have to be a member of the Bellevue Y/FiftyForward to attend. Meetings are every Friday (except in January and July) in the Zelle/West room to hear informative, dynamic speakers, do genealogy research and take field trips. For more information, contact the coordinator, Bob, at 218-4580 or rvallen@comcast.net. June Events: Friday, June 7th at 9:00 am – "From Germantown and Valley Forge to Middle Tennessee – Paying for the North Carolina Continental Line” Dr. Robert T. Nash, Vanderbilt History Professor and member of Sons of the American Revolution will discuss the formation and importance of colonial militias to the American Revolution and their impact on Middle Tennessee. Friday, June 14th at 9:00 am – “John Sevier: 1st Tennessee Governor” Shannon Brown, Historian, freelance writer, Alaskan native, and long-time east Tennessee resident, will discuss the life and times of Tennessee’s first governor. Friday, June 21st at 10:30 am – END OF SEASON CELEBRATION PICNIC Percy Warner Park Deep Well Picnic Area For only $4.00 enjoy a BBQ lunch and MEMBER STORIES: Summers and Vacations in the 1950s and 1960s. For details and to reservations, contact Bob at 615-218-4580 or Judy at 615-585-7911 for details and a map with directions to the picnic area. Friday, June 21st at 7:30 pm – FIELD TRIP – Dyer Observatory Trip is $7.00 for admission and to ride the FiftyForward van. Leave FiftyForward at 7:30 pm and return about 10:15 pm. See one of the Ambassadors in the Turner Center lobby to register. Payment is due at time of registration.