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Terry Comer is a Franklin dentist who has practiced out of the same office on Third Avenue for thirty years. He says he has a talent for dentistry — but his passion is music. Dr. Comer and his band, The Best In Town, will join us for Potluck this June 17, and perform a lively set of bluegrass music for us! Lunch is at 11:30, and the music will start about noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
TECHNOLOGY DAY WITH THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Is there something that you would like to do with your phone (or i-pad or laptop), but you just don’t know how to do it? Maybe something like how to: create and use your contact list, or set up and use voice mail take, save, retrieve and send pictures connect with family and friends, or set up and use your Facebook page load and use an app (such as for coupons or weather, or as a wellness aid) operate your digital camera Technology professionals from Deloitte will be at the Center on Thursday, June 4 to work with you — one on one — and help you learn more about your technology. What a fabulous opportunity to learn about your gadget! They’ll be here from 10 to 1. First come, first served. See you then!
he Red Hat Society has planned a double dose of history this month! The first stop is Historic Travellers Rest, the home of John Overton, who was one of Tennessee’s most influential citizens in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
The group will tour the Travellers Rest grounds, their Civil War exhibit and the smokehouse. This tour costs $5 apiece. Next, the Red Hats will visit the Tennessee Agricultural Museum at Ellington. This free museum holds a priceless collection of artifacts, in-
cluding farm equipment, household items, tools, textiles, rural Tennessee prints and photographs from the early 1800s to the 1930s. Lunch will be at Vittles in Brentwood. The van leaves the Center at 9:30. Van fee is $6
I want to say a big thanks to Libby and Pat for operating the center while I was on maternity leave. They did a wonderful job! I am glad to be back at work with all my friends. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our annual fund campaign! If you have not made a donation yet, please consider doing so. Your contribution will be doubled through June 30. Help us reach a new high this year. Your generosity will help ensure your center programs and services remain available to all who need them. Our rummage sale will continue through June. We get new items in weekly, so stop by and check it out.
Sarah
Historic photograph of soldiers & cannon in Battery Mitchell of Fortress Rosecrans.
If you’re in the mood for a cruise, then you have come to the right place. The Blue Heron is a forty- foot pontoon boat, specifically built for nature excursions, and we are stepping aboard it for a 90-minute cruise along the Cumberland River this June 18! The fee for our nature cruise is $12. Afterward, we’ll enjoy lunch at the nearby Riverview Restaurant and Marina. Here are some things to note about this trip:
Remember to bring sunscreen and/or a hat — also camera and binoculars.
food and drink if it fits in a 6pack cooler that will stow under the seat. We must notify the cruise company of any passengers who weigh over 250 lbs. They cannot accommodate anyone who weighs over 280. We are required to make a deposit on this reservation and so will need to collect the $12 cruise fee when you make your reservation.
Deadline for reservations is June 11. In case of bad weather, rain date for the cruise is July 9.
They provide free bottled water The Van will leave the and chips, but we can bring Center at 8:30. Van fee is $11.
The Battle of Stones River in Murfreesboro began on the last day of 1862, and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought there. We are going to learn all about the Battle of Stones River from Jim Schroeder, who has been an interpretive volunteer at the battlefield park for 20 years.
Jim will meet us at the Visitor Center to review the park map and the sequence of battle. Then, he will join us in the van and ride shotgun while narrating a driving history tour of battlefield sites. We will likely get out of the van at some of the stops. Afterward, we will stop someplace good for lunch — maybe that Farmers Family Restaurant in Murfreesboro. The van will leave the Center at 9:15. Van fee is $6.
We are taking Kelley’s presentation on essential oils from theory to practice, with a cooking demonstration, of sorts. Only we won’t be making food. Christi Stallings will demonstrate how to make body butter and a sea salt body scrub. (Body butter is mainly just another name for body cream, and you use it just like lotion.) Besides essential oils, she will be using ingredients like shea and mango butter, and “carrier” oils that the essentials are blended into. We will find out what these ingredients look and feel like, where you get them, and how much they cost. If time permits, Christi may also demonstrate how to make a lip balm. Join us!
Telling our story is something most of us resist. Yet there is often a little nagging voice that says we should preserve certain elements of our past. What did our home and family life look like? Were there any unique traditions? What kinds of work did we do? And what did we do for play? Travis West is a storyteller and videographer who lives in Arrington. He will discuss the importance of telling our story, and show how he can document our story on video. Editors Note: M y hope is that this program m ay motivate you to tell your story. Whether you write it down on paper, or like the idea of a video, does not matter. — Libby
We extend a hearty welcome to our new Friday Fitness Instructor, Melissa Bennett. We feel lucky to get her. She is a busy woman. Melissa is a personal trainer, she leads a number of group fitness classes, plus she is a registered nurse working parttime for Anesthesia Medical Group in Nashville. In addition, Melissa is married and has two children. Whew! When asked about her philosophy of fitness, Melissa quickly replies, “Safety first! And fitness should always be fun — with no limitations, just modifications.”
Celebrate Independence Day with a Mystery Founding Father!
Remember our Matching Funds Campaign! Every dollar donated by June 30 will be doubled!
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. Monday & Wednesday Instructor: Kelley Shannon Friday Instructor: Melissa Bennett 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 Note: 24-hour cancellation policy 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
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, June 9: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar
QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: June 3 & 17 1 to 3 pm Every Thursday morning: 9 to 10 am FIRST TUESDAY DULCIMER CLASS Tuesday, June 2 9:30 am Instructor: Clara Vaughn Class fee: $2 members $5 non-members
WRITING, ETC.
First and third Thursdays: June 4 & 18 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
June selection: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Third Tuesdays: June 16 9 am
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Friday: June 26 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Second and fourth Tuesdays: June 9 & 23 at 10:30 Nurse: Paula Frost
BIBLE CLASS Class continues its study of David. Instructor: Frances Greathouse
FUN & GAMES BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm DOMINOES June 5 & 12: 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 Read to a Dog! Wednesdays at 10 Summer Programs Wednesdays at 11
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