1 Bob Ross Workshop 4 Daytrip Jewelry Sale
8 Bingo 8 All of Us Research Information & Enrollment 11 Lunch & Program Asset Protection with Attorney John Toy 15 Bob Ross Workshop 16 Flu Clinic
17 Birthday Potluck Country Music
18 Daytrip Tennessee State Museum 22 Medicare Enrollment 24 Red Hat Society 25 Lunch & Program 2019 Medicare Benefits with Cigna Health Spring
Billy aren’t just singing partners any months of birthdays this more. The talented couple became life month, when Potluck re- partners when they married in June! turns at last. And it’s going to be a So let’s raise our glasses to the humdinger of a celebration, too — with newlyweds this Oct. 17th, while we celcountry music from Billy and Mary ebrate everyone whose birthday is in Ross Tarkington! August, September and October. Be Many of you know Mary. She here for some traditional country fun. lives in the community and has worked We’ll have lunch at 11:30, and with seniors for a long time. She serves Mary and Billy will begin about noon. on the center’s Advisory Council — The Center provides the main and she sings like a bird. course. Please bring a side dish. And, if you were here when they played before, you’ll remember Mary’s music partner, Billy. He’s a veteran performer, a heck of a picker and has worked with greats like Willie Nelson, Ray Price and Merle Haggard. But here is something you may not know: Mary and
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RED HAT SOCIETY WILL VISIT BELL BUCKLE this Oct. 24th, for a morning of shopping, a nice lunch — and possibly more shopping after lunch! The van will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. Van fee
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On Mon., Oct. 22, SHIP coordinator Ali Hulton will be at the Center from 9 a.m. until noon. She will process Medicare enrollment for anyone who needs counseling or assistance. Ali can help you: change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan. change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare. switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan. switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan that doesn't offer drug coverage to a Medicare Advantage Plan that does offer drug coverage. switch from a Medicare Advantage Plan that offers drug coverage to a Medicare Advantage Plan that doesn't offer drug coverage. join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. switch from one Medicare drug plan to another Medicare drug plan. drop your Medicare prescription drug coverage completely.
Did you know that the Tennessee State Museum is moving to a whole new facility? Opening day is Oct. 4 — and we are set to go on Thurs., Oct. 18. The new museum is located on Rosa Parks Blvd., and it must be pretty grand. According to their website:
The Farmers Market is next door to the museum. We may go there if we have enough energy The Tennessee State Museum after the museum. isn’t just a building of artifacts. Note: We have been asIt’s history you live. Part musesured that there are plenty of places um, part virtual reality experito sit in the museum. But please ence, part time machine — all wear comfortable shoes. There will in one contemporary monument be a lot of walking! to the living history of the state We’ll enjoy lunch at Swett’s of Tennessee. Restaurant, another legendary Shazam! Nashville meat-and-three. Plus, it’s free (though they The van will leave the cenaccept donations). ter at 9:00. Van fee is: $8.
FLU CLINIC & PNEUMONIA VACCINES As we approach and reach our golden years, there are several ways that an attorney can help us prepare — for ourselves and our heirs. Attorney John Toy specializes in Elder Law and will be here Oct. 11 to discuss asset protection. John grew up in Murfreesboro and has a law practice there. Join us to learn about practical steps we can take toward economic security. Please make lunch reservations by Tuesday, Oct 9.
TUES., OCT. 16 9 - 10:30 A.M. PLEASE GIVE LIBBY YOUR SSN & DATE OF BIRTH WHEN YOU SIGN UP
David Harper will tell us about Cigna HealthSpring’s 2019 Medicare benefits, along with in any changes coming up. If you are already a Cigna member, or just comparing benefits among providers before you make your enrollment decision for 2019, you’ll hear some useful information. Please make lunch reservations by Tues., Oct. 23.
By now, you’ve probably heard about the A ll of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health. The program seeks to enroll a million people, from di-
verse backgrounds, to improve the health of future generations. But what does that mean, exactly? Maybe you’ve heard of All of Us, and are curious, but don’t know the ins-and-outs of the program enough to enroll. If this describes you, then sign up to meet with a FiftyForward team member, who will discuss the
program with you one-on-one. You may feel free to ask any questions you want. Or perhaps you’ve intended to enroll, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet. Time’s a-wastin’! Appointments for consultation and enrollment are available on second Mondays at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.. This month, it’s Oct. 8.
MONDAY Aerobics at 9 a.m. Yoga at 9:45 Instructor: Nancy Stevens WEDNESDAY Zumba Gold at 9 a.m. Stretch & Tone at 9:45 Instructor: Alisa Hinds FRIDAY (OCT. 5 & 12) Aerobics at 8:30 a.m. Yoga at 9:15 a.m. Interim Instructor: Kandi Herring
CHAIR CLASS Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. No fee for this class MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapists serving seniors with a gentle touch. Skye Wachtman—2nd & 4th Wednesdays Kathy McFarlane — all other Wednesdays By appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished painting at the end of class! Mon., Oct. 1 Mon., Oct. 15 (choose one) 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Instructor: Janey Pembleton $25 members $30 non-members (includes supplies) Note: Bring a sandwich or snack for break time. CRAFT STUDIO Second Wednesday: Oct. 10 1 to 3 p.m. QUILLING CLASS Third Wednesday: Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. Instructor: Dot Carter QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Oct. 3 & 17 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday mornings: 9 to 10 a.m.
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: Oct. 4 & 18 1 to 3 pm Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per class
Third Tuesday 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 Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Nurse: Paula Frost
Oct. 16 9 a.m. October selection: The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
BIBLE CLASS Facilitator: Rhonda Rose
FUN & GAMES BINGO Second Mondays: 1 to 3 pm
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm
DOMINOES Fridays at noon Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
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