August / September 2016 FiftyForward Martin Center 960 Heritage Way Brentwood, TN 37027 Phone: (615) 376-0102 Fax: (615) 376-0124 Center Hours: 8:30-3:30 Monday through Friday __________________________
August and September Highlights
FiftyForward Martin Center is proud to announce the celebration of our 20th Anniversary
Martin Center Staff Center Director Joyce Keistler Jkeistler@fiftyforward.org Associate Director Sherry Coss scoss@fiftyforward.org Volunteer and Office Manager Casey Griffith cgriffith@fiftyforward.org
Williamson County Staff FLIP Coordinator Kathy Banks kbanks@fiftyforward.org Living At Home Jane Bradley jbradley@fiftyforward.org
Websites: www.themartincentertn.org www.fiftyforward.org
It’s Football Time in Tennessee! Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer Guest Speaker Joe Biddle ~~~ Williamson County Fair Senior Day ~~~ Tennessee Performing Arts Center EVITA ~~~
Cougar Camp Fellowship with a twist! ~~~ Whimsical 3D Painting with Barbara Bays
Get Movin’ At Martin NEW At Martin ~ Yoga on Wednesdays Each Wednesday at 10:30 Instructor: Bar bar a J ohnson Yoga is for everyone. No matter what age you are or what condition you are in, you can experience the health benefits of yoga. Did you know you can perform most yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and relaxation techniques from a chair? This form of yoga is very easy to do no matter what condition you are in. Cost: Members $5. If you also participate in the Pilates class the day of yoga cost for both sessions is $8.00.
Pilates & Core Stability Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:15 Instructor: Barbara Johnson Cost: Members $5. Non-Members $10. Non-members please sign in and pay at the front desk. If you also participate in the yoga class the day of Pilates cost for both sessions is $8.00.
Stretch and Flex Exercise Class on Fridays at 9:30 Instructor: Dot Small Programming Note: Dot Small will be out the Month of August This chair exercise class focuses on flexibility and balance. Members free. Non-members $5.
Tai Chi Thursdays at 9:00 Instructor: J ulie Russell Tai Chi quiets minds, helps with breathing deeper, and improves balance. For more information call Julie at 615-831-0440. Cost: $40 for 4 classes for members; $80 for non-members. Non-members please pay at the front desk.
Yoga and Chair Yoga on Thursdays at 10:15 Instructor: J ulie Russell Cost: $40 for 4 classes for members; $80 for non-members. Single class cost: Members $11. Visitors $22. Chair Yoga is now a part of the senior Yoga Class. Chair Yoga provides a stable foundation for all bodies to gain strength and flexibility as well as a calm and clear mind.
A Walk With Friends Sponsored by First Farmers
Monday through Friday Thank you to the generosity of First Farmer’s Bank we enjoy the beauty of our backyard with installed “Stairway to the Little Harpeth at Martin”. You can venture outside and walk at your own pace and on your own time. Enjoy a mostly paved and flat pathway from our backdoor along the path to the recreation center.
Weight Watchers Weight Watchers Meetings at Martin Tuesday mornings at 8:30 Martin Center members with I.D. pay $30 joining fee week one (unless there is a joining special). Martin Center members with I.D. receive $2.00 off the weekly meeting fee, after week one no additional discounts are available. These discounts are only available at FiftyForward Martin Center location.
FiftyForward Donelson Station’s Got Talent Let’s meet there Wednesday, August 31 at 10:00 There is still time to get your “act” together for the first annual talent show at FiftyForward Donelson Station followed by a delicious lunch provided by the Palm Tree Café. For reservations and more information please contact Lisa Maddox at 615-231-1232. Performances will include dancing, singing, comedy and so much more! They would love to have you on their stage showing off your talent. Cost: $8 includes lunch.
Creative Wellness and Education Acrylic Techniques Instructor: John Cannon 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 1:00. Acrylic Painting Techniques. Learn how to use acrylic paints in a variety of styles. Techniques also include alternate surfaces and addition of mediums to achieve artistic effects. Instruction will also emphasize composition and values, as well as practical aspects of creating art. Cost: $30 per class or 2 consecutive classes for $50. August 8 and 22. September 12 and 26.
Oil Painting With Barbara Thursdays, at 9:30 Instructor: Barbara Bays Join us for this four week session to learn new ideas, techniques and enjoy fellowship with friends. These sessions are designed for you to relax and explore your creative side and discover hidden talents in a delightful environment. Cost: $45 for members. Series 1: August 18, 25 and September 1 and 8. Series 2: September 15, 22, 29 and October 6.
Massage Licensed massage therapist Kathy McFarlane is normally available on Tuesday and Thursday. Hourly rate for members: $45 and non-members $60. Tip not included. 1/2 hour rate: $25 for members and $45 for non-members. Call the Center to make your appointment. Gift certificates available. Cancellation Policy: To cancel a massage, please call 615-376-0102 at least 24 hours in advance.
Painting of Some Sort Whimsical 3D Painting
Wednesday, September 14 at 1:00 Instructor: Barbara Bays The emphasis in 3D arts is to explore your creativity and to think outside the box. This class will experiment with a variety of surfaces and textures. Beginners and experienced artist alike are welcome! Cost: $11 supplies included.
Beading Buds with Barbara Bays
Wednesday, August 17 at 1:00 Instructor: Barbara Bays Bring your favorite beverage and let’s make jewerly with beads of your choosing. Beading class: $5 supplies included for members. Paraffin hands available upon request. Reservations required.
Personalized Monogram Tote Bags with vinyl etching Monday, August 22 at 1:00 Instructor: Carrie Drumheller Join Carrie for a fun afternoon while making a personalized monogrammed tote bag using vinyl etching to accessorize your bag. You will choose from several different font options and colors. The finished product will be a 14X14 canvas tote personalized with your choice of colors for your initials. When you sign up for the class you will be asked to fill out an order form for your font style and colors. Cost: $15 supplies and tote bag included. Reservations made only with payment. Class size is limited.
Continuing Education Disinherit Your Heirs Part II Make your appointment today
Wednesday, August 17 Facilitator: Gina King, Franklin Synergy Bank After Ms. King’s visit with us in July many of the participants asked for the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation to ask questions regarding wills, trusts, power of attorney or other concerns. Gina will join us from 10:00 to 1:00 for individual confidential conversations. It’s important to review your will and ownership of your accounts and property on a regular basis. To schedule your appointment at the Martin Center please call 615-376-0102. If you have questions for Gina before your appointment she can be reached at 615-499-5540.
Portion Distortion Sponsored by Simple Solutions for Home Care
Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00 Guest Speaker: Hillary Jackson, RN BSN Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years? Anyone eating on the run or at restaurants has probably noticed that food portions have gotten larger. Some portions are called "super size," while others have simply grown in size and provide enough food for at least two people. With this growth have come increases in waistlines and body weight. Join us for a fun and insightful morning. Reservations required. Light refreshments provided.
Culinary Demonstration Sponsored by Morning Pointe of Brentwood
Wednesday, August 24 at 1:00 Instructor: Chef Ron Geagan Welcome warmer weather with these fresh summer recipes, filled with your favorite seasonal seasonings utilizing fresh fruit or veggies. Limited seating. Reservations required.
Potluck Luncheon Martin members: $2. Guests: $5. Entrée provided but everyone must bring a LARGE dish to share.
Tuesday, August 16 at 11:30 Guest Speaker: Joe Biddle After over 30 years of covering sports in Middle Tennessee, veteran writer Joe Biddle is headed for immortality. Biddle was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame at Cumberland University in July. The Johnson City native's work has appeared in The Banner, The Tennessean and many more publications. Currently Biddle's Beat and many more columns from the Hall of Famer can be read each week on wkrn.com. Biddle has been a fixture in Tennessee athletics covering the Titans, Commodores, Volunteers and more. Biddle was inducted into the Tennessee Sportswriters Association’s Hall of Fame in 2013 and was inducted into the 2005 Alumni Hall of Fame by ETSU’s Communication Department. Outside of football, Biddle also covered 25 Masters golf tournaments and a number of PGA Championships, Ryder Cups, NCAA Final Fours and two Summer Olympics Games.
~~~~~~ Tuesday, September 20 at 11:30 Guest Speaker: Colonel Duffy White Colonel Duffy White, entered the US Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant following graduation from Memphis State University in May, 1984. He served as an Infantry Officer throughout his career and retired from Active Duty in November, 2013. Colonel White’s service includes combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, and Cold War deployments to the Far East. While a Major, Duffy had a unique opportunity to serve in the White House in the billet of Military Aide to the President of the United States from 1997 – 1999 and he will share his thoughts about that tour of duty with us. Please read carefully: Potluck implies that everyone brings a dish to share.
Continuing Education Different Communications for Different Generations Sponsored by Life Links
Wednesday, September 7 at 10:00 As you might expect, the personality characteristics and communication styles between the generations are quite different. Each generation brings great assets and strong values to the table. If we can understand these and communicate accordingly, we will be successful in conveying our message. Join us for a session to discuss the variety of ways to communicate better with our friends and family. Reservations required. Light refreshments provided.
Tech Time with Carrie Friday, September 16 at 10:00 Instructor: Carrie Drumheller Join us for a discussion about trending Apps for your devices including Instagram, Twitter, Vine, WhatsApp and more. There will be a question and answer session to follow. Reservations required. Free for members.
Do I Need A Trust Bucket? Monday, September 19th at 10:00 Guest Speaker: Gina King, Franklin Synergy Bank It is helpful to think of a trust as a “bucket”. It can hold your assets. It comes with a bunch of written instructions for the Trustee that controls the bucket including when the bucket gets emptied out. Join us to talk about the different types of trust buckets. Reservations required. Light refreshments provided.
Financial Fitness Lunch provided
Monday, September 19 at Noon The process of planning is so important. We’re all dealing with an uncertain future. No one knows how life is going to turn out. Planning allows you to continually work through the new challenges that may arrive in the context of your stated plan. Join Raj Patnaik and Zach Richards from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management for a timely conversation about the investment world. Reservations required. Lunch will be provided!
Health U!: Do What You Love Without Pain Sponsored by Williamson Medical
Wednesday, September 21 at 11:45 Don’t let bone, joint or back pain keep you from enjoying your life. Join us for an overview of new treatments now offered to help a full range of orthopedic care. From neck and shoulder pain to knee, hip and ankle injuries. We will discuss personalized treatment plans. This includes education classes before surgery, physical therapy and social support. Their goal is to get back to your life more quickly. Reservations required. Light lunch provided.
Beading Buds Wednesday, September 21 at 1:00 Instructor: Barbara Bays Bring your favorite beverage and let’s make jewelry with beads of your choosing. Beading class: $5 supplies included for members. Paraffin hands available upon request. Reservations required.
Fall Is Coming! Sponsored by Morning Pointe of Brentwood
Wednesday, September 28 at 1:00 Instructor: Chef Ron Geagan Fall is coming and with it classic flavors of apples, pumpkin, and tasty treats for the holidays. Chef Ron’s culinary demonstration will feature some of your favorite fall spices and cooking tips that you can use whenever you cook. Limited seating. Reservations required.
Trips and Tours Dinner Group Old School Farm
Wednesday, August 10 at 3:30 The Old School Farm Bar utilizes ingr edients fr om their on-premises. The Old School serves simple, yet elegant New American and Classic European Cuisine, prepared using locally grown and sustainably raised foods. Their chefs have created a menu that is carefully crafted, curated by micro-season, and inspired by their foragers, farmers and growers. Only 10 minutes from downtown Nashville, The Old School is situated on nine acres of sustainable farmland that supplies their kitchen with seasonally fresh vegetables. Their meats and breads are sourced from local farms and bakeries, giving you a uniquely Nashville Farm-to-table dining experience. Cost: $10 includes CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation. Dinner not included.
Essex in The Boro Monday, August 15 at 9:30 Let’s travel to Murfreesboro and visit Essex. Essex is a unique discount retail chain that enables consumers to buy quality brand name merchandise well below normal retail pricing. At Essex, expect to find brand name clothing for men, women, and children, the latest and greatest electronics and HDTVs, a huge selection of home goods and domestics, all kinds of toys and bikes, sporting goods and outdoor gear, both indoor and outdoor furniture, and many more exciting items. After shopping we will travel to Marina’s for lunch. The Marina's is a family owned business located on the historic square in Murfreesboro. The building was started right before the Civil War and finished during the war to house cotton. Cost: $7 includes CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation.
Lunch Bunch Rotier's Restaurant
Thursday, August 18 at 10:15 Home of the Famous French Bread Hamburger! Rotier's has been serving cold beer, burgers, and handmade milkshakes since 1945. John and Evelyn Rotier started the restaurant after WWII. The building was originally a carriage house for the Elliston Mansion. Rotier's started as a beer joint with cheeseburgers and pinball machines, and later evolved into a full scale restaurant soon after gambling became illegal in Tennessee. Reservations required. Cost: $5 includes CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation.
Tuesdays at Tito’s Cool Springs
Tuesday, August 23 at 10:30 A family owned business, Tito’s has now opened a location in Berry Farms. Everything on their menu is homemade, and prepared fresh daily. Mexican food is very flavorful, but this does not mean it is “hot”. However, for our brave amigos, if you would like it hot, just ask. Cost: $5 includes CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation. Reservations required.
Jonathan’s Meet There
Wednesday, August 24 and Wednesday, September 21 at 4:00 Enjoy an afternoon with friends over a cold beverage and great food. Let’s meet at Jonathan's in Cool Springs at 4:00 to enjoy specials on beverages and appetizers. Starters such as fried dill pickles, wings, sweet potato fries, bam bam shrimp and more or just go straight for dessert. Reservations required, so please let us know if you can join us. Meet there!
Lunch Bunch Big Al’s Deli
Wednesday, August 31 at 10:15 Big Al’s is well known around Nashville for his culinary flair and an unwavering dedication to his craft. Big Al has been featured on The Food Network Channel (Heat Seekers) and represented as a local celebrity chef on Channel 5 Talk of the Town program over the past 15 years. They have daily homemade specials for your taste buds. Cost: $6 includes CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation. Reservations required.
Firebirds Tuesday, September 6 at 3:30 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located at the Shops at Seven Springs . They offer authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us as we travel to Firebirds for their FIREBAR® specials and yummy bar bites. They offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a resonable price. Reservations required. Cost: $5 includes a CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation.
Lunch Bunch Asuka in Spring Hill
Thursday, September 1 at 10:15 Asuka distinguishes itself from other Japanese restaurants in many ways. They provide customers with traditional Japanese style cooking with a contemporary fashion and attitude and offers the true flavors of Japan. Their menu features brilliant combinations of fresh ingredients and special sauces bursting with flawless flavors. Reservations required. Cost: $7 includes event ticket, a CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation.
Courtney’s and Providence Mt. Juliet
Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00 Courtney’s offers a traditional meat ‘n three fare such as country fried steak, jambalaya, catfish, pulled pork BBQ, fried chicken, and sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, fried okra, sweet potatoes, pinto beans, and corn. After lunch, we will stop at Providence Marketplace which is Mt Juliet’s premier place for shopping. Choose from more than 50 retailers. They have more styles, more choices that are very convenient. Reservations required. Cost: $8 includes guided tour, CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation.
House of Brews Cold Ales ~ Tall Tales
Thursday, September 15 at 3:00 Let’s travel to Dickson and visit Danny and Sharon’s restaurant House of Brews located on the square in Dickson. Great food and fellowship. Menu at front desk. Reservations required. Cost: $10 includes door-to-door services with a CDL licensed driver and mini-bus.
Tennessee Performing Art Center Evita Sunday, September 18 at 11:45 Evita is the stor y of activist, suffr agist, and vener ated celebr ity. Eva Per ón captivated a nation as Ar gentina’s Fir st Lady. The international musical sensation Evita chronicles her life and work, from her humble beginnings in the rural lowlands of South America through her ascent to fame, fortune and untimely death. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit stage production of Evita swept the 1980 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book of a Musical and others and has been performed all over the world. Reservations required. Cost: $42 includes CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation.
Riverview Restaurant & Marina “the only thing we overlook is the river”
Tuesday, September 27 at 10:00 Riverview Restaurant and Marina is located in Ashland City, TN on the beautiful Cumberland River. Come join us for a beautiful driver and great food with a view. You can even enjoy your meal on their outdoor covered decks overlooking the Cumberland River. Watch the barges and boats float by while enjoying some of their famous catfish. They hand cut all of their steaks and make most of their food from scratch in their own kitchen right down to the tartar and cocktail sauce! Be sure to save room for their Blackberry Wine Cake. You won't find it anywhere else! Reservations required. Cost: $8 includes CDL licensed driver, door-to-door service, parking and transportation.
The “Knitwits” Knitting Group Each Thursday at 10:00 Gather with friends and share your tips with other knitters. Please call the Center at 376-0102.
Bingo at Martin Tuesday, August 16 and September 20 at 1:15 Bingo will be held after our monthly potluck luncheon. If you wish to play, please bring a $5 gift card of your choice. Each player will receive two bingo cards and we will have prizes for the winner of each game. In the event that more than one person bingos, we will draw cards to determine who will receive the prize for that game. We are just getting this organized so please be patient with us as we feel our way and anticipate a fun-filled afternoon for all involved. All those interested are encouraged to come and join in the fun. Register at the front desk.
Card Crusaders Monday and Wednesdays at 9:00 Join the fun each Monday and Wednesday to create beautiful Iris Folded cards to benefit the Martin Center. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the cards benefit the Martin Center. If you would like more information on how you can help, please call 615-376-0102.
Watercolor Exploration with Barbara Bays Tuesdays at 10:00 Series 1: J uly 26, Aug 2,9,16,23 and 30. Series II September 6,13,20,27 and October 4 and 11. It is a “no more fear approach” to watercolor. These sessions are for those who want to continue to explore the art of watercolor. Beginners welcome. Any questions please call Barbara Bays at 615-414-0458. 6-week series Cost: $50 for members. $100.00 for non-members. Reservations accepted only with payment.
Martin Members ~ Open Studio Watercolor, Thursdays at 1:00 Bring your brushes, pens and paints and join us Thursday afternoons for an Open Studio day at Martin. Martin members only. Please check programming schedule for availability.
Freelance Friday Painting Group Fridays at 10:30 Bring your canvas and enjoy painting along with your peers. This group will not have an instructor, however, you will have the opportunity to learn from one another. Freelance Friday is open to all Martin members.
Games People Play All of the following activities are provided for Martin members free of charge. Canasta Thursdays from 9:30-3:30. Bring your lunch. Billiards Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 Members free. Bridge Wednesdays at 9:00 Members free. Bridge Lessons Wednesdays at 12:30
Bunko Friday, August 19 and September 16 at 1:00 Horseshoe Pit Currently open for members. Martin Members Game Days Tuesdays from 11:00 to 3:30. Fridays from 11:00 to 3:30. Poker Mondays at 10:30 Scrabble Tuesdays at 10:00
Martin Center Programming Note: The Brentwood Noon Rotary will be meeting at the Martin Center each Friday. They arrive between 11:30 and Noon and leave approximately by 1:00. If you plan to participate in an activity at the Center before 1:00 please arrive by 11:00 to ensure a parking space close to the front door.
Showtime at Martin Please register if you plan to attend. Friday, August 12 at 1:00 The Martian (2016) Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring "the Martian" home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. ~~~~~~ Friday, August 26 at 1:00 Top Hat (1935) Fred Astaire , Ginger Rogers Debonair hoofer Fred Astaire and the graceful Ginger Rogers star in this Oscar-nominated musical comedy about a woman who mistakenly thinks her best friend's husband is in love with her. Considered by many to be the dancing duo's best film, it features a classic Irving Berlin score, including "Cheek to Cheek" and the title song. Look for a young Lucille Ball as a florist shop clerk! ~~~~~~ Friday, September 9 at 1:00 Woman In Gold (2015) Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Helen Mirren, Max Irons, Katie Holmes, Daniel Bruhl WOMAN IN GOLD is the remarkable true story of one woman's journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt's famous painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court, and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way. ~~~~~~ Friday, September 23 at 1:00 at 1:00 For Pete's Sake (1974) Actors: Barbra Streisand, Molly Picon, Michael Sarrazin, Estelle Parsons This comedic romp has wacky characters, insane situations, and lots of laughs! Michael Sarrazan and Barbra Streisand play Pete and Henry, a young married couple who's struggling to make ends meet. (don't we all know what that's like?) Henry will do anything for Pete and in this movie we find out that's true. She goes on a hair-brained mission to try to raise $3000 for a pork belly investment. What happens after that is just one crazy situation after another!!!
It's Time To Taste & Enjoy Vibrant Red & White Wines! Winesippers
Thursday, September 22 at 4:30 Facilitator: Fr ed Dur ham, The Gr apevine Wine and Spir its Catered by: Suzette Cater ing and Events Appetizers provided by: Chef Ron with Mor ning Pointe of Br entwood Menu: Rice, Cor n and Black Bean Salad, Fajita Station, J ulienned Beef, Roasted Pepper s and Onions Shredded Cheese, Guacamole, Cumin Sour Cream, Salsa and Flour Tortilla and for dessert Tres Leche Cake Reservations required. Cost: $24.50 includes tasting, appetizers and dinner.
Fraud Prevention Sponsored by BancorpSouth
Monday, August 22nd at 10:00 Although most mail-order companies are honest and stand behind their products and services, unfortunately there are a few rotten apples. There are many schemes to take advantage of you especially in our technological society these days. Please join Christy Ramley with BancorpSouth and a representative from the US Postal Service for an informative discussion about Fraud Prevention. Light refreshments provided.
Cougar Camp Tuesday, August 30 at 2:00 Guest Speakers: Cindy Laverty and Kathy McFarlane Cougar Camp is designed for ladies to unwind, relax, laugh-out-loud and enjoy fellowship with friends with a twist! Trade in your computer, cell phones, emails and worries for a few hours of unadulterated off-the-grid fun. Anything is possible when we give ourselves a chance to let go. Let’s spend a few hours together and disconnect from the distractions of everyday life and remember what it’s like to be human again. Light refreshments and beverages. Cost: $4. Reservations required.
Optimize Your Aging Experience September 14 at 10:00 FiftyForward Supportive Care Services helps people from all walks of life to optimize their aging experience. Every day, their team helps people by making sure they have all the bases covered with respect to health care and insurance. They can assist in helping you modify your home for safety and so much more. Join us to find out the depth of their services. Light refreshments provided. Reservations required.
Brentwood Historic Commission Sip and Learn Guest Speaker: Rick Warwick Topic: Presentation on Historic Poynor Chairs at Brentwood Library Sunday, August 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 Bentwood Historic Commission will host a free lecture by Rick Warwick at the Brentwood Library, Meeting Room A. Light refreshments will be served. Rick Warwick will present “Chairs for Freedom: The Life and Craft of Dick Poynor”. He will share the history of Poynor Chairs in Williamson County and their unique construction techniques. Rick Warwick is a historian for Williamson County’s Heritage Foundation for more than 20 years. For more information, please contact WWW.BRENTWOODTN.GOV or (615) 371-0060.
FiftyForward Martin members will enjoy a discount every day of the week and not just “senior day”. The Grapevine Wine and Spirits is located at 8109 Moore's Lane, Brentwood. Just show your FiftyForward ID car d at check out and you will r eceive the following discounts: All wines 10% off by bottle or box....all sizes All spirits 5% off per bottle....all sizes All beers 5% off per bottle, 4 Pack, or 6 Pack...all sizes
Want to volunteer? You will love FLIP! FLIP (Friends Learning in Pairs) is an intergenerational, volunteer tutoring program under the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Volunteers work one-on-one tutoring students in the Williamson County schools or the Franklin Special School District. Volunteers help mentor, encourage, and provide friendship and assistance to students needing help in Reading or Math. FLIP is a once a week two hour commitment. FLIP volunteers serve four students weekly. FLIP tutors come from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. What bonds FLIP Volunteers together is their willingness to help students within our community. FLIP Volunteers must be 55 or older, must be eager to share their love of learning to enrich the lives of elementary school age students. If you are interested in changing lives in and around the community, please contact Kathy Banks at (615) 376-4332 or kbanks@fiftyforward.org or, stop by Kathy’s office located behind the front office area in the FiftyForward Martin Center.
Note from the Center Director We are sad to announce that Helen Landry, our dedicated and organized Office Manager for the last three years has decided that she would like to retire….again! This will be her third retirement and she looks forward to being a fulltime Martin member again very soon. We are thrilled to announce that Casey Griffith is joining our Martin team and she will be transitioning into this position from her position as Program Assistant at the Knowles Center. Her schedule will be staggered for the next few weeks but please take a minute to stop by her office to greet her and make her feel welcome.
Casey’s Corner Hi Martin members! I’m excited to join the team as Volunteer and Office Manager. In this role, I will coordinate ongoing volunteer opportunities such as the Fluffettes, and Card Crusaders – what great names! I will also organize special volunteer projects. In fact, there is an opportunity on Friday, September 9, to support the Nashville USO for the annual 9/11 National Day of Service. More information is below and I hope we can get a group together! I admire the volunteering spirit of Martin Center members and the way you take ownership and pride in your center. I can’t wait to build upon the already solid base of volunteers. As I get to know all of you and learn about your interests and talents, I will think about ways in which you can benefit the Martin Center and Brentwood community. You never know how something that seems so small can mean a great deal to others. Personally, I enjoy talking with homebound senior citizens and building houses with Habitat for Humanity. What do you like to do? Come tell me! I look forward to getting to know all of you and hearing your stories. Please stop me anytime to introduce yourself and chat! I might ask your name a few times but I will eventually remember it! And thank you in advance for your willingness to help out! Your new friend, Casey
Volunteer Opportunity 9/11 National Day of Service Friday, September 9 from 10:30 to 2:30 “Fill the Truck” for the Nashville USO is looking for volunteers to hand out flyers at our local Kroger. You will be asking Kroger shoppers to buy a few extra items to stock the Nashville USO trucks with snacks for traveling military men and women. Volunteers will then load the truck (or van) with donations as shoppers exit the store. Donations will directly benefit the USO Centers at Fort Campbell, Nashville International Airport, the Middle Tennessee Military Entrance Processing Station and the military men and women they serve. If you are interested please contact Casey at cgriffen@fiftyforward.org or by calling 615-376-4330.
Police Appreciation Day! Potluck Day Tuesday, August 16 This was a wonderful idea that came from several of our members at Martin. We would like to honor the men and women of our local Police Department and thank them for their service and protection. The police need to know they have the our support behind them as they risk their lives daily for our security. We are asking you to please pick up a gift card (i.e. gas / food) and we will present those items to our guest Chief of Police Jeff Hughs. Please drop them by to Casey prior to August 16.
The celebration of our 20th Anniversary In honor of FiftyForward Martin Center’s 20th Anniversary, we will celebrate and honor our Police Department and all of the men and women that serve in this community. We want them to know that our community supports them and believes in the outstanding job that they do and the commitment they make to our safety and security every day. We ask that you join this effort by purchasing gift cards for groceries, gas, restaurants, etc. for a basket that will be presented to our Chief of Police Jeff Hughes at our August Potluck Luncheon. Please drop the cards off at the center prior to August 16. You are welcome to also bring handwritten notes of encouragement or appreciation to be included with the gift card basket. Let’s fill the basket until it’s overflowing!
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