December 2018
Holiday Carols with Laurie Ross at Potluck, Wed., Dec. 19 1 Pancake Breakfast!
6 Lunch & Program Foot & Ankle Conditions with Dr. Geoff Watson 10 Bob Ross Workshop 10 Bingo 10 All of Us Research Information & Enrollment
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aurie Ross has worked with seniors for many years. Currently, she is the Community Relations Director at Belmont Village. You don’t have to spend much time with Laurie to see how much she loves her work. And what a soft spot she has for seniors. In addition to her “day-job” though, Laurie is also a singer. She has performed for us be-
fore, and she has a beautiful, strong voice. We are delighted to welcome her back! So ring in the holidays with us this Dec. 19th, and sing-along with Laurie the yuletide carols we know and love. We’ll have lunch at 11:30, and Laurie will begin about noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
13 Red Hat Society 14 Daytrip ShinnDig
19 Birthday Potluck Christmas Carols with Laurie Ross Does your Center Membership expire before Dec. 31? A reminder that annual dues will increase from $90 to $108 effective Jan. 1. Please see a staff member if you are unsure.
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oin us this Dec. 13th for a trip to the Governor’s Mansion, for the First Lady’s annual “Home for the Holidays” tour! Being our first family’s residence and all, they have to be strict about certain things. Please note: • You must have a photo I.D. • The deadline to sign up is Dec. 6 • If you have an email address, please list it on the signup sheet.
They do allow cameras, however, they ask that flashes be turned off inside the home due to the sensitivity of the artwork. There is no charge to tour the mansion. We’ll stop someplace good for lunch on the way back. It’ll be a great day. The van departs at 9 am. Van fee is $7.
Notice: In recognition of the holidays, FiftyForward offices and centers will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. We look forward to beginning the new year with you by offering lively programs and activities as well as resources to support, champion and enhance life for those 50 and older. Merry Christmas!
Please join us Sat., Dec. 1 for our Pancake Breakfast, Bake Sale and Craft Fair sponsored by Williamson Medical Center. We need volunteers to bake pies, cakes, cookies, breads, and other goodies for our bake sale. Goodies need to be delivered to the center on Fri., Nov. 30. The Center has adopted a family for Christmas through the College Grove Elementary school. Our family has a mom, a 7-yearold girl, an 11-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl that we get to buy Christmas gifts for. We have an angel wall, so please stop by and pick up your angel. This will allow us to purchase gifts from the family’s wish list to make their holidays a little brighter. All gifts need to be wrapped, labeled and delivered to the center by Friday, Dec. 14. If you have any questions please ask Rhonda, Libby or me.
Sarah
It may be our first time, but it’s the 43rd Annual “Trees of Christmas” event at the Ada Wright Center in Manchester. For the past 43 years, the Dig ‘n Dream Garden Club has sponsored this event. And each year, they feature a different theme. This year’s theme is “A Christmas Village,” and each tree is decorated as a store where Santa might shop, such as, Ye Ole Toy Shoppe Tree will feature antique toys. And the Horsetail and Jingle Bells Tree
has a western shop motif. These creative ladies have a ball coming up with all the different ideas, and people come back every year to see what they’ll think of next. Let’s visit their exhibit Tues., Dec. 4. There is no charge. We’ll have lunch in Manchester after we look at the trees. A meat-and-three has been recommended. The van will leave the center at 9:00 a.m. Van fee is: $10.
Shinndig is Set for Fri., Dec.14! Get ready for a great afternoon of fun, food and music — the Shinndig’s a’comin’! Dec. 14 marks the fifth year for George Shinn to throw his “Nashville Senior Christmas Shinndig” at Lipscomb University. It’s a blast! They serve us lunch and then give us a fabulous
concert. Plus, there are great door prizes! And all of this is free! Jeannie Seely will headline the show again this year, and the amazing Charlie McCoy will also perform, along with Tim Atwood and others. The van will leave the center at 10 a.m. Van fee is: $6.
Dr. Geoff Watson is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle conditions — ailments that many of us have experienced, or know someone who has. Join us Thurs., Dec. 6, when Dr. Watson will discuss: • gout and “pseudo-gout” • plantar faciitis • Achilles pain • heel pain We’ll have lunch at 11:30 and the program will begin about noon. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, Dec. 4.
It’s a BAKE SALE!
SUPERSATURDAY
Our stained glass class will begin on Jan. 11. It’s a 5-week series and will be held on Fridays, from 11 until 2(ish). Each student will create, and frame, a stained glass window panel. The series costs $55 for members, and $70 for nonmembers. Equipment and supplies will be provided, though you may want to have your own safety glasses and gloves on hand. Our instructor, Mike Jones, is giving us some choice in pattern selection. If you sign up, please come to the center to make and indicate your choice.
If we have to cancel any classes due to inclement weather, we will make them up on subsequent Fridays. You might want to bring a sandwich or snack for break time.
Please remember that, when Williamson County Schools close due to inclement weather, the center will observe the following policy: •
— classes, events, lunches and daytrips — will be cancelled. Our center office will open at 10 a.m. if possible for staff to do office work. •
If Metro/State offices are closed due to inclement weather, all FiftyForward centers/offices will be closed. •
Proceeds benefit FiftyForward College Grove.
Monday Aerobics at 9 a.m. Yoga at 9:45 a.m. Instructor: Nancy Stevens Wednesday Zumba Gold at 9 a.m. Stretch & Tone at 9:45 a.m. Instructor: Alisa Hinds
Friday Aerobics at 8:30 a.m. Stretch & Tone at 9:15 a.m. Instructor: Kandi Herring
Chair Class Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. No fee for this class Massage Licensed Massage Therapists serving seniors with a gentle touch. Skye Wachtman—2nd & 4th Wednesdays Kathy McFarlane — all other Wednesdays By appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60 Line Dancing Beginners & experienced line dancers learn the latest line dances while getting a great cardio workout. Fridays: 10:15 to 11:45 Dance Instructor: Cathy Smotherman Blood Pressure Check December only: Second Tuesday Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. Nurse: Paula Frost
Bob Ross Painting Workshop Take home a finished painting at the end of class! Mon., Dec. 10 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor: Janey Pembleton $25 members $30 non-members (includes supplies) Note: Bring a sandwich or snack for break time. Craft Studio Second Wednesday: Dec. 12 1 to 3 p.m.
Quilling Class Third Wednesday: Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. Instructor: Dot Carter Quilting Bee First & third Wednesdays: Dec. 5 & 19 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday mornings: 9 to 10 a.m.
Writing, Etc. A safe place to share your writing, whether poetry or prose, fact or fiction. Gentle critique is given, if requested. December only: Group meets off campus Dec. 11 Thurs., Dec. 20 1 to 3 pm at Center Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
Third Tuesday
Dec. 18 9 a.m. Two books this month! The Stars are Fire by Anita Shreve News of the World by Paulette Jiles
Bible Class December only: Tues., Dec. 11 9:30 a.m. Facilitator: Rhonda Rose
Fun & Games Bingo Second Mondays: 1 to 3 pm
Canasta
Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 615.368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 ♌Tuesday: 11 to 7
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm
Dominoes Fridays at noon Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.
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 Rhonda Rose 615.376.4332 Jane Bradley/615.376.4334