4 Bob Ross Workshop
5 Geology Class 7 Lunch & Program Meals on Wheels 11 Daytrip Bluebird Café!
11 All of Us Enrollment 18 Bob Ross Workshop
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ongwriter and performer Les Kerr has played for us before. And you can tell right away that he’s a pro. Born in Louisiana and raised in Mississippi, Les has made Nashville his home since 1987. His music is influenced by a variety of genres — like blues, bluegrass, Zydeco and rock — and, according to one reviewer, Les “meshes them into a hybrid that’s philosophical and sunny.” Lucky us, Les will return to the center this month for potluck! He’ll showcase some tunes from his new record, Part of the Show, and pay homage to St. Patrick’s Day with a selection of traditional Irish songs.
You can count on hearing a set of excellent toe-tapping music this March 20th. Join us! We’ll have lunch at 11:30, and Les will begin about noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
20 Birthday Potluck Les Kerr 23 Daytrip
27 Red Hat Society 28 Lunch & Program Vaccines for Seniors 29 Daytrip Jewelry Sale
RED HAT SOCIETY March 27 Trip to be announced
We have set Saturday, June 8 for our Katie Reed Golf Classic at Henry Horton Golf Course in Chapel Hill. We would appreciate your help with finding new sponsors, golf players and items for the goody bags. If you have a spon-
sor in mind, please check with our staff to get materials to share with them and to make sure we haven’t already asked them to be a sponsor. All tournament proceeds benefit the programs and services offered at our center, so please
help us make it successful.
Sarah
Let’s Go to the Bluebird Café! Monday, March 11 At long last, we have reached the top of the waiting list for the Bluebird Café’s monthly senior show! In case you haven’t been, the Bluebird treats us to a live performance by a Nashville songwriter. We never know who it’s going to be, but he or she is al-
ways good. Plus they serve us donuts and coffee — all for free! Afterward, we’ll probably head back to Williamson County for lunch, and maybe get into something else in between. The van will leave the center at 8:30 a.m. Sharp! Van fee is: $7.
Jewelry Sale & Cracker Barrel Friday, March 29 The jewelry sale at William- over to Cracker Barrel for an early son Memorial is an oldie but a lunch or late breakfast. goodie. They offer a wide variety We should be back to the of jewelry and accessories. Each item is priced at $5! The van will leave the cenAfter we shop, we’ll hop ter at 9:00 a.m. Van fee is: $4.
The Fabulous Fifties Show in Fayetteville, Sat., March 23 As you should have heard by now, we’ve planned a return trip to Fayetteville this year, on Sat., March 23, to see the Fabulous Fifties Show! It’s a fun-filled show with a live band and skits and comedy. This is their 33rd annual production, and every year they write a different show. This year’s theme is “Veils, Vows and Vegas!” We have lunch reservations
at Marvin’s, the local buffet restaurant, before the show. The ticket price is $15. Note: The deadline to pay for tickets is Feb. 28. We’ll keep a waiting list so, if someone has to cancel after they pay, you may be able to buy a ticket from them. The van will leave the center at 10:15 a.m. Van fee is $13. We should be home before dark.
In March of 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that established a national nutrition program for seniors. We know the program as Meals on Wheels, and March is its anniversary month Not only does Meals on Wheels provide nutritious meals to homebound seniors in virtually every community across the country, but the staff and volunteers who deliver the meals provide a lifeline and connection to the community, which are sometimes all it takes to keep seniors at home — where they want to be Debby Persch heads up the Triune meal site, and she’ll be here Thurs., March 7 to discuss Meals on Wheels. Even though you may not be eligible for the program, maybe you can pass along the information to someone who is. We’ll have lunch at 11:30 and the program will begin about noon. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, March 5.
Dr. Shaefer Spires, a specialist in Infectious Diseases from Williamson Medical, will be here Thursday, March 28, to discuss and the importance of vaccinations for seniors. We’ll have lunch at 11:30 and the program will begin about noon. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, March 26.
IRS-certified tax preparers will be at the Center on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. They will prepare and electronically file taxes for free, for families earning $66,000 or less. WHAT TO BRING: •
Photo ID
Social Security or ITIN cards for everyone on the return •
W-2s, 1099s and other income statements •
Healthcare forms 1095A, 1095B, or 1095C • •
Direct deposit information
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Copy of last year’s return
NOTE: If married filing jointly, you both must be present to e-file.
For appointment, call 615.830.7940.
Please remember: when Williamson County Schools close due to inclement weather, the center will observe the following policy: All of our regular programming — 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. •
Monday Aerobics at 9 a.m. Yoga at 9:45 Instructor: Nancy Stevens
Bob Ross Painting Workshop Take home a finished painting at the end of class! Mon., Mar. 4 & Mon., Mar. 18 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor: Janey Pembleton $25 members $30 non-members (includes supplies)
Wednesday Zumba Gold at 9 a.m. Stretch & Tone at 9:45 Instructor: Alisa Hinds Friday Aerobics at 8:30 a.m. Yoga at 9:15 a.m. Instructor: Kandi Herring
Chair Class Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. 11 a.m. on March 12 & 26 Massage Licensed Massage Therapist serving seniors with a gentle touch. Massage Therapist: Kathy McFarlane 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
Craft Studio Second Wednesday: Mar. 13 at 9 a.m. Quilling Class Third Wednesday: Mar. 20 at 9 a.m. Instructor: Dot Carter Quilting Bee First & third Wednesdays: Mar. 6 & 20 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday mornings: 9 to 10 a.m. Stained Glass Class Create a stained glass panel. Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (next series begins Mar. 8) Instructor: Mike Jones $55 members $70 non-members (includes supplies)
Writing, Etc. A safe place to share your writing, whether poetry or prose, fact or fiction. Gentle critique if requested. First and third Thursdays: Mar. 7 & 21 1 to 3 pm Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
March selection: Varina by Charles Frazier Third Tuesday March 19 9 a.m. Bible Class Facilitator: Rhonda Rose
Blood Pressure Check Fourth Tuesday Mar. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Nurse: Paula Frost
Geology Class First Tuesday: March 5 10 a.m. Instructor: Art Reesman
Fun & Games Bingo No Bingo in March
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
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