CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY AT BIRTHDAY POTLUCK, FEB. 15 2 Lunch & Program Country music with Bob Moran
9 Lunch & Program
13 Bob Ross Painting Workshop 15 Birthday Potluck: Black History Tribute! 16 Daytrip
22 Red Hat Trip
23 Lunch & Program Local Columnist Jean Simmons
2 Daytrip Nolensville
And that’s not all, folks! Once that State Senator Thelma Harper will again, Marie Ogilvie and Friends will be the guest speaker for our Black His- be our musical guests! Marie will tory tribute at Potluck on begin the program Feb. 15! with a solo song. Sen. Harper has Then, after Senator held public office in Harper speaks, Nashville for over three Marie’s friends will decades. In fact, in join her for some 1991, after serving on additional numbers. the city council for eight All with Minister years, she became TenPamela Cotton nessee’s first African accompanying on American woman State piano — the music Senator. She was also the first woman will be outstanding! to preside over the Senate. Join us for this celebration! We Harper serves the 19th District have lunch at 11:30, and the program which is composed of a large portion of will begin about noon. Davidson County including the urban provides the main core of Nashville. course. Please bring a side dish.
RED HAT SOCIETY WED., FEBRUARY 22 DESTINATION: TBA DEPARTURE TIME & VAN FEE: TBA This newsletter is being printed before the Red Hats have met to plan for 2017, so we do not have the information for February’s trip yet. Except to say that it’s bound to be good! A signup sheet with details should be posted before the end of January. Or, you may feel free to call the Center in a few days and find out what the Red Hatters will get into Feb. 22.
Joy True provided the initial inspiration for this quilt when she brought in a number of squares she had embroidered, and gave them to the quilters. She had embroidered a different horse on a each square. Well, the College Grove Quilters took it from there. They chose the perfect colors and fabrics to frame the squares, assembled the pieces into a lovely design, and then quilted everything together, one hand stitch at a time. Last month, member Sarah Love bought the quilt for $250. Then the quilters donated all of the money to the Center. The generosity of our members never ceases to amaze us! Thank you, quilters, for this donation, and for the joyful music your voices make — every Thursday morning, and on first and third Wednesday afternoons — when you gather together.
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It has been a while since we’ve gone to Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, so we checked out their schedule for this month, and it looks like a fun play will be on stage. Set in 1956, Seeing Stars in Dixie is about what happens in a Natchez, Mississippi tea room, when Hollywood’s brightest stars are in town to make a movie. Clemmie, the widow proprietor, oversees a memorable cast of characters — in whom the best and the worst comes out when competition arises over a small role in the movie.
Admission to Seeing Stars in Dixie is $19. NOTE: Our deadline to submit admission fees for the play is Tues., Feb. 14. Please give your money to Libby by Mon., Feb. 13. Before the play, we’ll stop for a bite at Cracker Barrel. The van will leave the Center at 9:30. Van fee is $7.
There are some very good commercial videos available that specialize in chair exercises, and the Center plans to air them on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30, beginning Monday, Feb. 6. The class will meet in the last room on the right (the room with the mirrors). We moved the television and DVD player in there so a small group can participate. We believe that chair exercise is a very important class for the
Center to offer, especially for those who shouldn’t do aerobics or yoga. With these videos, we hope we’ve come up with the next best thing to an in-person instructor. If you need exercise, and you enjoy the dynamic of a group class, please plan to join us! There will be no charge to participate in these classes, and they’ll last about 30 minutes. Sarah, Pat or Libby will join in on the first few sessions.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2 COUNTRY MUSIC Bob Moran grew up in College Grove. He raises cattle and hay. He’s a First Responder. And he runs the county’s bluegrass program in the cafeteria on Friday nights. In general, Bob is plugged in to the community. As it turns out, Bob also plays guitar and sings. And he will be here Feb. 2 to perform for us! We’ll offer a Q&A opportunity after his set in case some of you have questions about the community. Maybe Bob can shed some light. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Remember: When Williamson County Schools close due to inclement weather, the center will observe the following policy:
We will make every effort to
All trips, and programs with instructors (like fitness, Bible, and art), will be cancelled.
Informal center activities (like card playing and dominoes) will be a matter of discretion.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9 THE COOPERATIVE SOLAR PROJECT MIDDLE TENNESSEE ELECTRIC Several center members have asked about the new solar facility on Horton Highway, so we have invited Middle Tennessee Electric here to answer your questions, such as: What is a cooperative solar project? Do I pay for it, even if I don’t participate? If I choose to participate, what are the details of the program? Join us Feb. 9 to learn all about the solar project. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, Feb. 7.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23 Jean Simmons is a local columnist who writes about life, humor, and growing up in the South. Her column is published in the Williamson Herald. A Nashville native and Franklin resident, Jean is also a published author and former nurse. Join us for a southern slice of life with Jean on Thursday, Feb. 23. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, Feb. 21.
You might call the Center to confirm that someone is here. 615.368.7093
IRS-certified tax preparers will be at the Center on Thursdays from 9 to noon, beginning Feb. 2. You’ll need to bring the following items:
W-2s, 1099s and other income statements Director Deposit information Healthcare Form 1095 your spouse, if filing jointly For appointments: call 615.830.7940 or visit DoMyTaxes.org
AEROBICS Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Fridays: 8:30 a.m. YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:45 a.m. Fridays: 9:15 a.m. Monday & Third Friday Instructor: Nancy Stevens Wednesday & Friday Instructor: Melissa Bennett Members: $5 per class Non-members: $10 per class CHAIR CLASS Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:30
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, Feb 13: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar Class fee includes supplies $20 members $23 non-members QUILLING CLASS First & third Wednesdays: Feb. 1 & 15 10 am Instructor: Dot Carter QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Feb. 1 & 15 1 to 3 pm Thursday mornings: 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: Feb. 2 & 16 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
February selection: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Third Tuesdays: Feb. 21 9 am
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Friday February 24 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Fourth Tuesdays: Feb. 28 at 11:00 Nurse: Paula Frost
BIBLE CLASS NOTE: Bible class is on hiatus until March Second & fourth Tuesdays: 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.
DOMINOES
Tues., Feb. 14 ♦ 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Theme: Trisha Yearwood Recipes
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.
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