May 2019
Coming Up in May 6 Bob Ross Workshop 7 Geology Class 8 Daytrip • Rippavilla 9 Lunch & Program Buttons!
13 All of Us Enrollment 15 Birthday Potluck Confucius Institute 16 Mini-makeovers from Walgreens 20 Bob Ross Workshop 20 BINGO!
opportunity for cultural learning at potluck this month. Our guests will be a group of teachers from MTSU’s Confucius Institute and they will introduce us to a number of Chinese traditions, and share the meaning and background of these customs. We’ll learn the significance of the Chinese New Year, what role fireworks plays in Chinese culture, and why they post the “fu”
character (a sort of bestowal of blessings) upside down. They will introduce us to the Chinese art of paper cutting and the meaning of the “red envelope” — as well as treat us to a tasting of some traditional Chinese dishes! Join us May 15 for a meaningful and fun afternoon. We’ll have lunch at 11:30, and the teachers will begin about noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
Historic Bell Buckle, with its antique stores and old-time ambience galore, is a perennial favorite for the Center.
The Grove Rovers have planned a trip there for this May 22nd. We’ll spend the morning exploring the shops and then enjoy a nice lunch before we head back. The van will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. The van fee is: $6.
The Grove Rovers are planning to attend a matinee performance of the beloved musical, “Annie,” on Thurs., July 25, at Chaffin’s Barn. Tickets are $20 for the show only (and you can bring a sack lunch), or $28.50 to include a box lunch. Cof-
fee, tea and soft drinks will be provided at no charge. NOTE: The deadline to reserve our seats is Thurs., May 30. Libby must receive payment by that date in order to confirm our reservation.
22 Grove Rovers 25 Lunch & Program
27 Center Closed
The bees are buzzing, the flowers are blooming and the center is springing with fun activities. It’s time to celebrate May! I would like to take a moment and thank each and every volunteer that helps our center, from teaching a class, driving the bus, serving on our advisory council and the many other ways you serve as a volunteer. We could not accomplish all that we do here at the center without our wonderful volunteers. Speaking of volunteers… We have a talented community volunteer who is willing to teach a class on making pillowcases on the sewing machine. Pillowcases make great gifts and a great project for leftover fabric. Right now, we are just casting our net out to see who might be interested in this class and then if we have enough, we will schedule a date. Thanks again for being a part of this fantastic center.
Sarah
Our friends from the Knowles Center have invited us to join them in their fashion show and luncheon, Mon., May 13. You can go, and model. Or you can go and simply enjoy. They are looking for models and have four “scenes” to choose from. If you’re up for wardrobe changes, you can choose more than one scene: •
A Spring Day in the Park — a spring or recreational outfit
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A Lunch Date with Friends — something you’d choose for a lunch date with friends
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It’s Off to the Races! — what you’d wear to the Kentucky Derby
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Mother’s Day — your Sunday Best
Lunch will be free for models, and $6 for all others. They’re serving baked chicken, green beans, Mexican salad, rolls and tea, with ice cream and toppings. Yum! NOTE: If you plan to model, please indicate your scene choice(s) on the signup sheet. The van will leave the Center at 10:30 a.m. Van fee is: $7.
We’ll head to Spring Hill on Wed., May 8, to tour Rippavilla, a Greek Revival style mansion, built in 1855. The main house is over 10,000 square feet and filled with
many original furnishings and artifacts. The site also includes extensive gardens, a historic 1855 barn and two cemeteries. After we explore Rippavilla, we’ll head to Old School Cafe, a meat-and-three that has been highly recommended for lunch. Senior admission to Rippavilla is $10. The van will leave the Center at 9:15 a.m. Van fee is $6.
Treat yourself to a Girl’s Day Out this May 16th, when makeup advisors from Walgreens come to pamper us with facial makeovers! Eyes, brows, lips, foundation — they’ve got it covered!
The makeovers are complimentary, and the fun begins at 10 a.m.
Inclement weather forced us to cancel this program in January, so we’ve been waiting for a long time to hear from Judy Skelton about buttons! Judy is a member of the Tennessee Button Society and she will tell us about the history of buttons ... buttons for clothing, buttons for games — you might not think there is so much interesting stuff about buttons, but there is! Join us Thurs., May 9. If time allows, Judy will discuss buttons you bring in from home. We’ll have lunch at 11:30 and the program will begin about noon. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, May 7.
Melanie and Norm from Humana will return to the Center on Thurs., May 23, and lead us in a few rounds of Name That Tune. Yay! Norm plays a few bars from oldies tunes and we guess who the artist is. It’s a fun afternoon and the music is invigorating. We’ll have lunch at 11:30 and the program will begin about noon. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, May 21.
Registration: 7 a.m. Shotgun Start: 8 a.m. Four-Player Scramble Mulligans goody bags lunch & door prizes Prizes awarded for: Flight winners
Putting Contest Cost: $100/player Foursome (team): $380 All proceeds benefit FiftyForward College Grove.
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., May 6 & Mon., May 20 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
Craft Studio Second Wednesday May 8 at 9 a.m.
Friday Aerobics at 8:30 a.m. Yoga at 9:15 a.m. Instructor: Kandi Herring
Quilling Class Third Wednesday May 15 at 9 a.m. Instructor: Dot Carter Quilting Bee
Chair Class Monday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. Note: May 14 & 28 at 11 a.m. No fee for this class 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 Blood Pressure Check Fourth Tuesday May 28 at 10:30 a.m. Nurse: Paula Frost
First & third Wednesdays: May 1 & 15 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday mornings: 9 to 10 a.m. Stained Glass Class Create and frame a stained glass window panel. Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (next series begins June 7) Instructor: Mike Jones $55 members $70 non-members (includes supplies)
May selection: One Good Mama Bone by Bren McClain Third Tuesday May 21 9 a.m. Bible Class Second & fourth Tuesday: May 14 & 28 9:30 a.m. Facilitator: Rhonda Rose Geology Class First Tuesday: May 7 10 a.m. Instructor: Art Reesman
Fun & Games Bingo Note: Third Tuesday for May only: Monday, May 20: 1 to 3 pm
Canasta Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm
The tables are out, and we are officially collecting items for our annual rummage sale. Please bring in your unwanted items from home,
and raise money for the Center at the same time! No furniture, clothes or computers, please. See a staff member to purchase items.
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