A WEIGHTY TOPIC FOR POTLUCK AUG. 17 “SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER” 8 Bob Ross Painting Workshop 10 Daytrip: Hippie Radio Tour
11 Lunch & Program Calories 101 17 Birthday Potluck: Homeland Security Agent Barry Crotzer 24 Red Hat Society 25 Lunch & Program The Diabetes Diet
IT ISN’T A PLEASANT SUBJECT. Just the same, we can’t deny that acts of sudden and unexpected violence in schools, shopping malls, office buildings and other public locations have been on the rise throughout the United States. Events from all over the country raise awareness of this continuing national problem. Our program for Birthday Potluck this month, “Sudden V iolence: Surviving an Active Shooter,” will be presented by Agent Barry Crotzer, from the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security. Agent Crotzer will provide information about mitigating the threat posed by individuals who carry out acts of violence, such as: what is an active shooter? things to understand about the event
what to do when law enforcement arrives We have heard that Agent Crotzer is a dynamic speaker. Hopefully this will take the edge off his subject matter. Join us for lunch at 11:30 on August 17. Agent Crotzer will begin about noon.
30 Daytrip: Tour Fox 17 TV Studio
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son toured Fontanel on the the Center visited Fontanel same day. Their Program Director inMansion, where they were to- vited Steven to come and play at Dotally wowed by their tour guide, Steven nelson Station on August 24 — and she Whitson. Not surprisingly, we learned invited us to be there also! that Steven has been writing and reThe Palm Tree Café will procording his own music since he was a vide our lunch. The cost of the meal teenager. And they say he’s very good. and the music will be $8. Well, it just so happened that a The van will leave the center at group from our sister center in Donel- 10 am. Van fee is: $9.
It is an exciting time at FiftyForward! We are starting a new fiscal year and have some terrific opportunities ahead of us. We ended last year in good financial shape and are working on new strategies and ideas for the future. We are about to complete a significant Strategic Planning initiative and you — and all of our centers, programs, and teams — are part of the conversation going forward as we evaluate what we are doing today and how it will impact us tomorrow. One outcome of our recent Strategic Planning effort was the need to update our mission statement. From today forward, our new mission statement is: FiftyForward supports and optimizes the aging experience.
Sarah
Hippie Radio is a greatest hits radio station that began broadcasting in Nashville in 2012. Program directors from our sister centers report that this is a fun trip and recommend it highly. We are scheduled to
tour the studio on Wednesday, August 10. Hippie Radio’s studio is on Music Row so, while we’re in the vicinity, we can cruise 16th and 17th Avenues to see how everything has grown down there. Of course, we’ll stop someplace good for lunch! The tour is free. The van will leave the Center at 9 a.m. Van fee is $7.
WZTV Fox 17 was Nashville’s first independent television station and, after a couple of fits and starts, has operated continuously since 1976. Their studios are in Metro Center, and we have planned to
tour them on Tues., August 30. We’ll have a good lunch before returning to the center. The tour is free. The van will leave the Center at 10 am. Van fee is $8.
MAKE PLANS NOW FOR SATURDAY, OCT. 1 TRAIN ROBBERY EXCURSION TO WATERTOWN! On Sat., Oct. 1, let’s ride late 19th century, and the Mackle that train, and find out how true the and Wilson gangs are on the loose rumors are! again! Rumors are they will atWe’ve made reservations tempt to hold up the train en route for coach accommodations — spato Watertown, and then maybe even cious reclining seats with 5 ft. wide raid Watertown itself! windows on both sides of the car. The train trip itself will last about 6 ½ hours, which includes a 2 ½ hour layover in Watertown. When you factor in the commute to and from College Grove, we’ll probably be gone close to 8 ½ hours. Plan on getting back to the Center between 4 and 4:30.
PLEASE NOTE: There will be a lot of walking! It is two blocks just from the depot to the square in Watertown. No food or drink may be brought onto the train. Be sure to bring money for drinks and snacks on the train, and also lunch in Watertown. Train reservations cost $45.50 each, and are due Sept. 1. We won’t be able to make refunds. The van will leave the Center at 7:30 a.m. Van fee is $10.
Even if we’ve heard it before, we can all use a refresher course on calories. And that’s what dietitians Judy Fields and Heather Bumbalough will offer us on August 11. After taking a glance at calories as a whole, Judy and Heather will discuss each nutrient that provides calories — carbohydrates, protein and fat — including such aspects as: characteristics and nutritional value health considerations food sources of “good” and “bad” calories Join us for this very worthwhile program. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, August 9.
Whether you have diabetes or not, this presentation will hold value for you. On its website, here is what the Mayo Clinic says about a diabetes diet: “Rather than a restrictive diet, a diabetes diet is a healthy eating plan that’s naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. In fact, a diabetes diet is the best eating plan for most everyone.” Join us August 25, when a dietician from Williamson Medical Center discusses the diabetes diet. Please make lunch reservations by Tues., Aug. 23.
Did you know that the place for people to share their magazines in the center’s lobby are magazines — with the dual benefit of clearing the benches. Only the In fact, the reason Miss Betty from the library bought that It would be helpful if you nice rack last year, was to make a could recycle or dispose of them
The Williamson County Fair will run from Aug. 5-13, and “Senior Day” — when everyone 55 and over is admitted free to the fair — will be Sun., Aug. 7. If members want to attend the luncheon, please pick up a ticket from Sarah. Lunch will be served at 11, followed by Bingo.
WHEN PLANNING FOR August, I didn’t start out to make it our Media Month — or Nutrition Month — but, between everybody’s schedules, the calendar just came together better this way. Actually, I kind of like having the themes, especially nutrition, and believe our August 11 program on calories will make an ideal foundation for the diabetes diet presentation two weeks later. Hope you enjoy!
when you are finished because we would like to keep the benches in the lobby free and clear of magazines. Please help us keep lobby benches clear for folks to sit on.
AEROBICS Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Fridays: 8:30 a.m. YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:45 a.m. Fridays: 9:15 a.m. Monday Instructor: Nancy Stevens Wednesday & Friday Instructor: Melissa Bennett Members: $3 per class Non-members: $5 per class
MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapists serving seniors with a gentle touch. Kathy McFarlane Wednesdays by appointment Donna Jensen Thursdays by appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60 LINE DANCING Beginners and experienced line dancers learn the latest line dances while getting a great cardio workout. Fridays: 10:15 to 11:45 Dance Instructor: Cathy Smotherman
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Monday, Aug. 8: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar
QUILLING CLASS Quilling class will be on hiatus until September Instructor: Dot Carter QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Aug. 3 & 17 1 to 3 pm Every Thursday morning: 9 to 10 am
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: Aug. 4 & 18 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
Book club does not meet in August. September selection is: The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy Third Tuesdays: Sept. 20 9 am
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Friday August 26 at 9 a.m. Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Second Tuesdays August 9 at 11:00 Nurse: Paula Frost
BIBLE CLASS Study: Woman - Her Blessings & Responsibilities Second & fourth Tuesdays August 9 & 23: 9:30 to 11 Instructor: Frances Greathouse
FUN & GAMES BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 615.368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 Tuesday: 11 to 7
CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm
Make it. Sample it. Discuss it.
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Tues., Aug. 9 ♦ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Theme: Fruits & Berries!
Fridays at noon Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
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The library picks the theme, then you choose and make a corresponding recipe to share.
Our mission statement: FiftyForward supports and optimizes the aging experience.
Phone: 615.368.7093 or 615.368.7278 Fax: 615.368.7935 Hours: Center Director: Program Director/Newsletter Editor: Program Associate: Williamson County FLIP Coordinator: Williamson County Care Manager: FIFTYFORWARD COLLEGE GROVE 8607 Horton Highway P.O. Box 223 College Grove, TN 37046 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm Sarah Stephens sstephens@fiftyforward.org Libby C. Beeson Pat Connelly 615.376.4332 Jane Bradley/615.376.4334