AUTHOR BRENDA RICKMAN VANTREASE TO SPEAK AT POTLUCK, MAR. 15 2 Daytrip Fine Art Photography Exhibit Nolensville 15 Birthday Potluck: Author: Brenda Rickman Vantrease
BRENDA RICKMAN VANTREASE is a historian and bestselling author from Nashville. She researches and writes about the history that led up to and included the Reformation — specifically about the struggle that began in the late 14th century to translate the Bible into English. You could say Brenda writes about freedom. Her three novels are published by St. Martin’s Press: The Illuminator is a novel of art, love, and religion set in 14th century England.
The Mercy Seller is a book about books, set during the religious conflicts of pre-reformation Europe. The Heretics Wife is a novel of love, treachery, and abuse of power in Tudor England. Join us for Potluck this March 15th, when Brenda discusses what life looked like for the people who lived
We’ll have lunch at 11:30, and the program will begin about noon. provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
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WED., MARCH 22: THE RED HAT SOCIETY BARGAIN HUNTING IN COLUMBIA A-hunting we will go! Bargain hunting, that is, on March 22, when the Red Hatters travel to Columbia. We are going to wander through a couple of liquidation centers there that carry merchandise from stores like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot and more. There will be lots of walking — so be sure to wear comfortable shoes! After we’ve worked our appetites up, we’ll go to the square and have lunch at Puckett’s. The van will leave the center at 9:30. Van fee is: $7. Heigh-ho the derry-o!
We are gearing up for our 2017 Katie Reed Golf Classic. The tournament is set for Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Henry Horton Golf Course in Chapel Hill. We depend on this tournament to provide a much needed source of funding for the center’s programs and services. We could really use your help in finding new sponsors, goody bag suppliers and golf players. This tournament is built on relationships within the community and we would like to continue to broaden our relationships. Think for a moment about the relationships you already have formed, with your bank, insurance agency, car dealership, grocery store, home repair company or even a place where a family member is employed. These could be potential golf sponsors for our tournament and this is a great way for a company to get their name out there. If you have any good leads, please share their contact information with me.
Sarah
“A Quiet Celebration of RuThe van will leave the center ral Nolensville” features the fine art at 10 am. Van fee is $3. photography of Nolensville resident, Sue Henry. The images — all made in and around Nolensville — pay homage to the unique qualities of her historic hometown. Originally featured in a solo pop-up exhibit during the prestigious Georgia photography festival, “Slow Exposures,” Henry’s collection will be exhibited in Nolensville Historic School through Mar. 4. Go with us to view this exhibit on Thurs., March 2! We’ll enjoy lunch at Nana’s Diner afterward.
IRS-certified tax preparers from United Way’s VITA program will be at the Center on Thursdays, through April 13, from 9 until noon. Their help is free for families who earn $64,000 or less.
To make an appointment, call: 615.830.7940. Items to bring: photo ID & last year’s tax return Social Security or ITIN cards W-2s, 1099s and other income statements direct deposit information Healthcare form 1095 your spouse, if filing jointly
SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017
THURSDAY, MARCH 23 DIABETES WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER Sarah Neil Pilkinton is a diabetes educator for Williamson Medical Center. She also runs a diabetes support group at the hospital. Join us March 2, when Sarah Neil discusses diabetes basics, including: characteristics common to all diabetes types differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes what pre-diabetes means self care essentials for people with diabetes Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, March 21.
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emember: When Williamson County Schools close due to inclement weather, the center will observe the following policy:
We’ll make every effort to open two hours late, by 10 a.m.
Trips, and programs like fitness, art, Thursday lunches and potluck, will be cancelled.
Informal center activities, like card playing and dominoes, will be a matter of discretion. Be safe. You might call the Center to confirm that someone is here. 615.368.7093
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From our Black History Celebration. Seated: Marie Ogilvie, Mary Anderson & Lena Boleyjack. Standing: Millie Rucker, Yvette Shaw. Senator Thelma Harper, Sara Hatcher & Charlene Harrison.
The good news is that our beloved and talented Bob Ross Painting Workshop leader, Liz Farar, has accepted a daytime position that she has wanted for a long time. We are happy for Liz! But the bad news is that she won’t be able to come back to College Grove for at least a little while. Liz has hopes that, after a few months, she will have the flexibility to get back out here to lead the Bob Ross class. In the meantime, we’ll keep our fingers crossed.
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 a.m.
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 & experienced line dancers learn the latest line dances while getting a great cardio workout. Fridays: 10:15 to 11:45 Dance Instructor: Cathy Smotherman
QUILLING CLASS First & third Wednesdays: March 1 & 15 10 am Instructor: Dot Carter QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: March 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: March 2 & 16 1 to 3 pm Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
March selection: Half Broke Horses, by Jeannette Walls Third Tuesdays:
March 21 9 am
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Fourth Friday March 24 8:30 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Second Tuesdays March 28 at 11:00 Nurse: Paula Frost
BIBLE CLASS Area of study to be advised. Second and fourth Tuesdays March 14 & 28 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 ď ł Tuesday: 11 to 7
CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm
DOMINOES Fridays at noon Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
Make it. Sample it. Discuss it. Theme: Appetizers! rre
The library picks the theme, then you choose and make a corresponding recipe to share.
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 Pat Connelly 615.376.4332 Jane Bradley/615.376.4334