7 Dulcimer Class 7 Daytrip: Dyer Observatory 9 Lunch & Program Laughter Therapy
15 Birthday Potluck Kelley Shannon Essential Oils 22 Red Hat trip
It’s funny how working with essential oils has become all the rage these days, when essential oils are the oldest form of medicine and cosmetic known to man. With more than 90 essential oils on the market, it’s a pretty large topic. Our fitness instructor, Kelley Shannon, is going to keep it simple this April 15th, and introduce us to three of them: lavender, lemon and peppermint.
Kelley will also discuss the importance of using essential oils carefully, and how to use these three in safe amounts. Let’s learn why this ancient tradition is making such a comeback at Potluck this month. Lunch is at 11:30, and the program will begin about noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
You may have noticed that our new tracking system is up and running on the front desk computer. Your old membership card should still work on the new computer. It is important for us to keep up with how
many people come to the Center, and what you come here for. This system really helps us do that. Please scan your card every time you come to the Center — and feel free to ask for help. If you don’t have a membership card, or if your old one does not work, or has been lost, please see Pat.
24 Caregivers Group 24 Daytrip:
30 Lunch & Program Osteoporosis
2 Castle Gwynn
The Red Hatters will stay in Williamson County this month, with a trip to Primm Historic Park on Moores Lane. The park is the site of two National Register properties: Boiling Springs Academy, established
as a school in 1830, and a prehistoric Native American Mound Site (900-1500 A.D.). The group will also do a drive-by tour of several historic homes in Brentwood, and conclude the outing with lunch in Martha and
Bill Wolfe’s home. What a fabulous day! The van will leave the Center at 9:30 am. Van fee is $5.
VANDERBILT DYER OBSERVATORY: TUESDAY, APRIL 7 Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory in Brentwood holds free open house events on the first Tuesday of the month. On Open House
Days, astronomers offer tours of the observatory, the Seyfert Telescope and Star Chamber. Viewing through the solar telescope will be offered, weather permitting. The observatory was dedicated in December 1953, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in April 2009. There are no elevators to access the second floor, where the
Seyfert Telescope is located. There are 20 steps leading to the observatory, with a landing halfway. NOTE: They have a r ule: All observatory guests must wear close-toed footwear. Join us on Tuesday, April 7. We’ll stop someplace good for lunch on the way back. The van will leave the Center at 9:30 am. Van fee is $6.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24: GROWILD NATIVE PLANT FESTIVAL GroWild is a plant nursery in Fairview that specializes in native North American plants. It offers over 950 species and cultivars of native perennials, wildflowers, trees, shrubs, vines and grasses.
The great majority of GroWild’s inventory is propagated on site, over their own 127 acres, and most originates from the midSouth. Every year in the spring, the nursery holds a Native Plant Festival, and we plan to go on Friday,
April 24. All plants will be 10% to 50% off, and they say there will be music and mule drawn wagon rides. So let’s go and check out native plants in Fairview. We’ll stop somewhere for lunch after the festival. The van will leave the Center at 9:00 am. Van fee is $8. Note: Be prepared to walk across some tricky terrain, with tree roots and rocks along the paths. Close-toed shoes recommended.
TOUR ARRINGTON’S “CASTLE GWYNN” ON SAT., MAY 2 When the Freemans, owners private tour, they went and did the of Castle Gwynn in Arrington, were next-best thing: They sent us free not able to grant our request for a tickets to the first weekend of the Tennessee Renaissance Festival! In fact, they sent us enough tickets to offer two options to our members. For one, on Sat., May 2, we will meet at the Center and take the van for anyone who wants to go and tour the first floor and gardens of the Castle
only. This group will not tour the festival. The van will leave the Center at 10:30 a.m. Van fee is $1. The sign up sheet will be posted on Fri., March 27. On top of that, we have a limited number of tickets, good for either day the weekend of May 2-3, for those who want to go on their own and explore the full festival. Tickets will be available Fri., March 27. Limit two per person.
We can probably all agree that laughing is good for us. Besides feeling good, laughter enhances our intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates our heart, lungs, and muscles, and allows our brain to release more endorphins. Mary Ross, from Maristone, an assisted living facility in Franklin, will be here to guide us in a laughter therapy session. These sessions usually begin with exercises of fake laughter, which they say has the same benefits of real laughter. And somehow the fake laughter turns into real laughter. Sounds like fun! Mary is also providing lunch this day at no charge. Please sign up for your reservation. We have a limit of 25.
Join us when Cricket Merriman, an Occupational Therapist from Grace Healthcare of Franklin, discusses the facts about osteoporosis, including:  the top myths about osteoporosis  what you can do to promote bone health Cricket will also provide lunch this day at no charge. Please sign up for your reservation. We have a limit of 25.
We are collecting items for our annual Rummage Sale fundraiser. The only items we do not accept are clothes, electronics and large pieces of furniture. We appreciate your contributions!
Thursday, April 9 will be the last day volunteers from United Way are here to prepare taxes. Call 615.830.7940 to make an appointment.
April 7 at 9:30 Instructor: Clara Vaughn Members: $2 Non-members: $5
AEROBICS Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Fridays: 8:30 a.m. YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:45 a.m. Fridays: 9:15 a.m. POSTURE THERAPY Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Kelley Shannon Members: $3 per class Non-members: $5 per class
MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapists serving seniors with a gentle touch. Donna Jensen Tuesdays by appointment Kathy McFarlane 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: 10:15 to 11:45 Dance Instructors: Sam and Shirley Kirtley Assistant Instructor: Cathy Smotherman CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for primary caregivers to discuss their unique challenges. Fourth Friday: April 24 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Every other Thursday at 10 am Sponsor: Willowbrook
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, April 14: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar
QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Apr. 1 & 15 1 to 3 pm Every Thursday morning: 9 to 10 am FIRST TUESDAY DULCIMER CLASS Tuesday, April 7 9:30 am Instructor: Clara Vaughn Class fee: $2 members $5 non-members
WRITING, ETC. A safe place to share your writing, whether poetry or prose, fact or fiction. Gentle critique is given if requested. First and third Thursdays: Apr. 2 & 16 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $24 per year
April selection: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner Third Tuesdays: Apr. 21 9 am
BIBLE CLASS April area of study to be advised. Instructor: Frances Greathouse
FUN & GAMES BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm DOMINOES Fridays at 10:30 POKER Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 Tuesday: 11 to 7
Pre-School Story Time Thursdays at 10 Home School Group Fri., April 10 at 2
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