Lifestyles B2 • Thursday, May 19, 2011 • THE LEADER
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Jones, Shelton exchange vows Ashley Michelle Jones and William Patrick Shelton were united in marriage at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 30, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Shelton in Thomson, Ga. Rev. Steve Stokes officiated. Michelle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stacy Jones of Dearing, Ga. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Jones of Dearing, Ga. and Mrs. Barbara Casar of Munford and the late Paul Newton Jackson Sr. of Memphis. She is a 2004 graduate of Thomson High School and a 2008 cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia where she earned a bachelor of science degree in education in exercise and sport science with an emphasis in athletic training, and was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She is currently pursuing a master of physician assistant degree from the Georgia Health and Science University (formally the Medical College of Georgia). William is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Shelton of Thomson, Ga. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Rawls of Thomson, Ga., Mrs. Miriam Shelton and the late Milburn Shelton of Martinez, Ga. He is a 2004 graduate of Thomson High School and a 2005 graduate from the Universal Technical Institute where he earned an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology. Currently, he works as an Automotive Technician for Tim’s Tire and Automotive.
Given in marriage by her father, Michelle chose Mary Allen Wilson Tondee of Columbus, Ga., to serve as her matron of honor and Ashton Brook Usry of Thomson, Ga., to serve as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Laura Paige Beauchamp of Dahlonega, Ga., Allison Griffin Bridges of Atlanta, Ga., Courtney Elizabeth Gregg of Athens, Ga., Sarah Marie Howell of Johnson City, Tenn., Holly Lynn Oubre of Thomson, Ga., cousin of the groom and
Amanda Katie Poteat of Thomson, Ga., all friends of the bride. William chose his father to serve as best man. Groomsmen were Kevin Benjamin Cowart of Grovetown, Ga., William Hemrick Helmly III of Thomson, Ga., Jonathan Stacy Jones of Dearing, Ga., brother of the bride, Kenneth Alan Newsome of Thomson, Ga., Joshua Daniel Ogletree of Thomson, Ga., Dustin Matthew Pilgrim of Thomson, Ga., and Jason Raleigh White of Millen, Ga., all friends of the groom. Program attendants were Lanie Christine Rogers and Mason Alexis Rogers of Harlem, Ga., cousins of the bride. Guest book attendant was Haley Elizabeth Oubre of Thomson, Ga., cousin of the groom. The photographer was Katie Harris of Swamp Fox Photography. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Shelton Home in Thomson, Ga. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in St. Lucia. The couple will reside in Thomson.
Stitt, Davanzo to exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sidney Stitt Jr. of Covington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Morgan Maurae Stitt, to Mr. Christopher Adrian Davanzo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Hoglund, of Franktown, Colorado and Mr. Archie Torres III of Parker, Colo. Miss Stitt is a 2006 graduate from the University of Colorado and is the team leader of the Pricing Operations team for Avnet Technology Solutions, Inc., located in Colorado. She is the Granddaughter of Mrs. Doris Wooten and the late Sam Sidney Stitt Sr. of Covington and Mrs. Geraldine Rhodes
and the late Robert Maurice Rhodes, also of Covington Tennessee. Mr. Davanzo is a graduate from the University of Northern Colorado and is a senior account manager for the HP Division of Avnet Technology Solutions, Inc. in Colorado. He is the grandson of Mrs. Elba Davanzo and the late Alberto Davanzo of Buenos Aires, Argentina and the late Miguel Angel Ponce de Leon of Havana, Cuba and the late Josefina HernandezPonce de Leon, originally of Havana, Cuba and later of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Morgan Stitt to wed Christopher Davanzo
Meghan Laxton to wed Michael Nolan
Mr. Nolan is the grandson of Don and Gloria McKee of Springville, Sue Rose of Covington and the late Wayne Rose, formerly of Covington, and of the late Clyde and Margaret Nolan, also formerly of Covington. He is a graduate of Covington High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Memphis. He is currently employed as a manager at Healthcare Services Group of Memphis. The couple will exchange vows on June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Covington Church of Christ. A reception will follow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelley in Burlison. Friends and relatives are invited.
Ewing, Fiveash plan marriage Jerry and Barbara Ewing of Atoka are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jaimie Lauren Ewing, to Blake Fiveash, also of Atoka. Miss Ewing is the granddaughter of Shirley Hendrix of Millington and the late Boyd Hendrix, of Wayne Ewing of Millington and of Nancy Stavely of Camden, Tenn. She is a graduate of Brighton High School and is currently attending the University of
The TCCA office and the Covington Senior Center will be closed Monday May 30, 2011 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday May 31 at 7:00 a.m. Just for Fun Wacky Wednesdays- Please join us for another month of completely fun and wacky Wednesdays! Wednesday May 11 we will travel to the Senior Expo held at the Agricenter in Memphis. There will be a Drug Take Back program sponsored by the Professional Network on Aging. The great folks at Shred It will be there to assist you in shredding any old documents or paperwork you may have. There will be exhibitors, entertainment, cooking demonstrations, a tea dance and much more. Space is limited, so sign up early. The bus will leave the CSC promptly at 9:30 am. Wednesday May 18 brings Officer Danielle Mullen with the Covington Police Department to speak on Senior Safety. She will be in the activity room of the CSC at 10:00 am. Finally on Wednesday May 25, join us in the activity room at 10:00 am for popcorn and the hilarious movie “Sister Act” starring Whoopie Goldberg. Come to the Covington Senior Center and get wacky with us on Wednesdays! Bingo- Join Mrs. Myrna Creasy, Bingo Caller, as she leads our Bingo games at the CSC on Tuesdays May 10, 24 and 31at 10:00 am. A good time with great prizes are always had by all! Creative Aging- On Friday May 13 at 10:00 am in the Dining Hall of the CSC, Creative Aging presents the cool sounds of LaDon Jones. Rich vocals and great showmanship are LaDon’s specialty. He sings American standards made famous by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Nat King Cole. Please join us for a morning of great entertainment. Picnic in the Park- Friday May 27 beginning at 9:30 am, we will be celebrating Memorial Day at the park across the street, weather permitting. Everyone is asked to bring a sack lunch and drinks will be provided. We will enjoy fun, games and fellowship. Gamepalooza- What a name! What fun! Gamepalooza has moved to Thursday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 pm in the downstairs meeting room. Participants are welcome to come out and join in the fun and games. Currently there are several that play Canasta, Rummikub, Scrabble and Bridge. You are sure to find your game of choice on this day or bring one of your choosing. COME PLAY! Baseball Discussion Group- Are you a fan of baseball? Do you like to talk about the “golden” age of baseball? If so, this group is for you. Mr. Sam Young is the facilitator for this discussion group. The group will meet every Tuesday this month at 10:00 a.m. upstairs at the CSC. We are in the planning stages for this group to attend a Memphis Redbirds game. Everyone is welcome, so bring your baseball buddies and join Mr. Sam for this fun and lighthearted conversation. Craft Club- The craft club meets this month on Monday May 2 and May 23 at 10:00 am upstairs in the activity room. On May 2 the project will be flower baskets for Mother’s Day and May 23 shell picture frames are on the agenda. Everyone is welcome to join in and new ideas are always welcomed. Book Club-The TCCA Book Club holds a light discussion about various books or articles each month. Facilitator, Mrs. Charlene Mashburn is sure to bring a great read guaranteed to produce a hearty laugh for your soul. The club meets this month on Monday May 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the CSC. Bible Study- Bible Study is held at the CSC on Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. This non-denominational class is open to all and the facilitator this month is Mr. Chris Dowell. Bending Needles Quilting Club- Have you seen the latest quilt being sewn by the club? The TCCA Quilters do a marvelous job with each quilt. All are welcome to join the club and no experience is necessary. The quilters meet each Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:00 am to 11:00 am in the craft room. Educational Coming Soon in June!! Mark your calendars for Thursdays in June as the Tipton County Public Library will once again bring their Summer Reading Program to the Covington Senior Center! See live animals, watch a magic show, and learn from a Park Ranger. Be sure and bring your grandchildren and watch the Tidbits for more details in the coming month. Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving- Instructor Felicitas Sloves will be at Tipton County Commission on Aging offering classes on weaving beginning Tuesday June 7 and continuing for the next six Tuesdays June 14, 21, 28, July 5 and 12. The cost is $30 per person and looms are provided on loan. Class size is limited to nine (9) participants for the 9:30am - 12:30pm lesson and eight (8) participants for the 1:00-3:00 pm lesson. We will fill the morning class before adding anyone to the afternoon class. Students enrolled in this class will be able to prepare a rigid heddle loom for a weaving project, weave independently and complete at least one functional project which may be a scarf, purse, tote bag, table runner, placemats or small floor mat. Please come by the TCCA office and register early to reserve your place.
Laxton, Nolan to wed Chris and Michelle Laxton of Burlison are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Meghan Michelle Laxton, to Michael Keith Nolan of Covington, son of Jeff Nolan of Millington and of Lisa Nolan of Covington. Miss Laxton is the granddaughter of Dale and Shirley Laxton of Covington and of Coleman and Joyce Cox of Burlison. She is a graduate of Covington High School and holds an associate’s degree of applied sciences in nursing. She is currently employed as a registered nurse at Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis.
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Memphis. She is currently employed at Children's Knowledge Station. Mr. Fiveash is the son of Jerry and Teresa Fiveash of Atoka. He is also the grandson of George and Anita Smith and of the late Frank and Alma Jean Fiveash. He is a graduate of Brighton High School and currently works at Wright Medical Technology. The couple will exchange vows on May 21 at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Atoka with a reception following.
To Your Health Health Screenings- The wonderful folks at Covington Manor will be at the CSC on Wednesday May 11 to perform various health screenings including blood pressure as well as blood sugar testing. They will begin testing promptly at 9:00 am and will be here until everyone has been seen. On Tuesday May 24 at 9:00 am Ms. Cindy from Baptist Home Health will take blood pressure readings. TCCA has partnered with local healthcare providers to offer this service. The healthcare agencies volunteer for these clinics free of charge and occasionally they are called away to emergencies so please understand if/when they are unable to come. Clinics are also available at Garland and Munford Senior Centers. Get Fit, Stay Fit- Join other seniors every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am at the CSC for 45 minutes of great stretching and strengthening exercises. This is just right for everyone 55 and older. Tap Dance Class- Kay Catterton, our volunteer instructor always welcomes new students. The tap class meets on Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the TCCA dance room. You are never too old to tap your way to a healthy heart. The cost is $3 a class. Line Dance Class- Classes meet every Wednesday at 9:30 am in the TCCA dance room and at the Munford Senior Center every Monday at 9:00 am. Contributions are welcomed at both sites. Mrs. Juanita Joyner is the instructor. These energetic ladies may be seen all around the area as they entertain at local nursing homes and senior centers. They are great ambassadors for TCCA! Water Aerobics- Water aerobics is easy on your joints but still gives your heart and major muscle groups a great work out! Each Wednesday morning a group of seniors travel to the Millington Y for water aerobics. The bus leaves the CSC promptly at 6:30 am and the cost for ten sessions is $30.00. Currently, there’s room for more riders to attend. Please call the CSC for reservations and contributions for transportation are always appreciated. Caregiver Programs “Helen’s House” Adult Day/ Respite Service- Helen’s House currently has openings offering a great opportunity for those with some degree of memory loss or dementia to have a safe and therapeutic experience while their family caregivers enjoy a time for personal business or other activities. Helen’s House is licensed by the State of Tennessee. Helen’s House is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please call Anita for more information or to receive a registration packet. Caregiver Wellness/Support Groups meet across Tipton County… All shared information is confidential--- “what is said here, stays here”- Meal contributions are requested and transportation is available on a limited basis. Reservations for all meetings are appreciated. • South Tipton Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meets the first Tuesday of the month at Munford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Neil Bell. • “…For Men Only” Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the second Monday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mr. Russell Lindsay. • Lunch Bunch Caregiver Wellness Group- This group meet the third Tuesday of the month at TCCA meeting room from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Darlene Hopper Spaulding. • TCCA Breast Health Wellness Group- Please join Sue Wheeler on the second Monday of the month at Covington Senior Center dining room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. • TCCA Grandparents/ Relatives as Parents Wellness Group- This is a support group for all relative parents that are facing life changes. This group meets in the TCCA meeting room the second Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. The facilitator is Mrs. Kathy Strahan. CONTACTS Tipton County Commission on Aging 401 S. College, P.O. Box 631 • Covington, TN 38019 901-476-3333 • 901-476-3398- Fax
Jaimie Lauren Ewing to wed Blake Fiveash
Covington Senior Center Kelly West, 476-1068 Helen’s House, Anita Feuring 476-1068 Website- www.tiptonaging.org