OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS 9 Elder Law Attorney Barbara Moss 10 Grinder’s Switch Winery 15 Birthday Potluck E.J. Neeley
We are delighted to announce our new Open Artists’ Group! Rather than an actual “class” with an instructor, the Open Artists’ Group will be more of a creative fellowship among painters. Our resident Renaissance Woman, Sylvia Couch, will facilitate the meetings and offer guidance to any beginners in the group.
Participants will need to furnish their own supplies and are free to bring their media of choice, such as watercolor on paper or oil on canvas. The group is scheduled to meet on first and third Fridays (Oct. 3 & 17) from 9 until 11 a.m. There will be no charge to Center members. For non-members, the fee is $5 per session.
Our speaker for potluck this month is historian E.J. Neeley. She will pay homage to women who were spies and smugglers in the Civil War. These women were not enlisted, and they did not wear military uniforms, but they served just the same. We will learn about the efforts of local women — how they sneaked
fabric, food and information out of Union-occupied Nashville into Williamson County — as well as stories of brave and clever women from other places. E.J. has been an active historian since moving to Williamson County in 1976, and has served on the staff of both The Carter House and Carnton Plantation. Join us for this fascinating look at women in history on Wednesday, October 15. Lunch is at 11:30, and E.J. will begin her presentation at noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
16 Dreams & Dream Symbols 22 Red Hat Society 23 Dulcimer Dandies
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COMING IN NOVEMBER!
8 Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale
The Red Hat Society will take a step back in time when they travel to Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village in Lebanon this month, where buildings, artifacts, and indeed history have been preserved. The tour fee is $4. Afterward, the group will gather for lunch at a nearby restaurant, and then stop by Pratt’s Orchard for apples on the way back. The van will leave the center at 9 am. Van fee is $6.
Membership renewal time is here! It’s about that time again to renew your 2015 membership or join for the first time. We have a special week set aside in October (27-31) when membership fees will be $65 instead of $75. I encourage you to take advantage of this great offer while it lasts. All new and renewing members will receive $10 off their annual Whether you’re interested in art, fitness, computer skills, day trips, dancing or just playing cards with friends, you’ll find a wealth of fun-filled activities to educate, stimulate and entertain you at the center. Please consider joining the center if you are not already a member. We are getting ready to install a new membership scan system towards the end of October. So be on the lookout for a new way of signing in with your membership card. It is going to save staff time with reports and be more accurate with statistics.
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Travel with us to Centerville this October 10th for a wine tasting at Grinder’s Switch Winery. After the tasting, we’ll enjoy a catered box lunch at the winery for $10. Tea will be $1 more. On our way out of town, we’ll stop by the Town Crier Gift It’ll be a fun trip. The van Shop, a large full-service Hallmark will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. Gold Crown store in Centerville. Van fee is $9.
We are fast approaching our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale for the Fall. This is always a fun morning full of fellowship, food, and fundraising! As most of you know, the Pancake Breakfasts are our major
fundraising events for the year, and we need volunteers to bake pies, cakes, breads, cookies and other goodies for the Bake Sale. Please mark your calendars to join us November 8. Bring a friend along to show them our Center in College Grove. It’s an all-you-can-eat breakfast for $5 — so you won’t walk away hungry!
No tricks — just treats this Halloween when we have another Girls’ Day Out at Aveda! As before, if we have eight or more to sign up, the mani-pedis will cost $20. If it’s seven or less, they’ll be $25. Note: W hen signing up, please indicate whether you want a manicure, a pedicure, or both. A reminder that Aveda cannot do your nails if anything contagious is present, like fungus or plantar warts. Our appointments with Aveda begin at 2 o’clock. The van will leave the Center at noon and we’ll stop some place good for lunch
Attorney Barbara Moss will present “Planning for the Future Brings Peace of Mind,” a program made up of two main components: Health Care and Finances. Her discussion will answer a number of questions of primary concern to seniors, including: What is the difference between a Durable Power of Attorney and a General Power of Attorney? What is the best way to set up a living will or other advance directive? What is the difference between a will and a trust? What will happen to my assets if I don’t have a will?
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If you have ever wondered about dreams, you’ll want to join us for this program led by Liz Coleman. A student of Engaged Humanities and the Creative Life at Pacifica Institute, Liz enjoys learning about the power of dreams and symbols. Liz will discuss dreams and dream symbols in a general way and, if we want to share any of our own dreams, she will be happy to explore those with us as well.
They say that “dul-ci” means “sweet music” — and that’s exactly what The Dulcimer Dandies Band will be making at the Center. Led by Clara Vaughn, their songs will vary from traditional mountain to country to old time gospel. One thing’s for sure: the music they make will be sweet. And dandy!
About Sarah’s baby ... Stacey Clayton, an insurance broker with HealthTN.Com and College Grove resident, will call Bingo and provide prizes. Because of GNRC guidelines, Stacey cannot discuss the insurers she represents at the Center. However, she will hand out her card, and you can contact her about the Advantage Plans and Medigap policies available through her if you wish.
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. Instructor: Kelley Shannon Members: $3 per class Non-members: $5 per class
MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapist Kathy McFarlane has years of experience serving mature adults. Wednesdays by appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60
NEW! OPEN ARTISTS’ PAINTING GROUP Choose your media (watercolor, oil, acrylic, etc.) & BYOS (Bring Your Own Supplies) First & third Fridays: Oct. 3 & 17 9 to 11 Facilitator: Sylvia Couch Members: no fee Non-members: $5 per session BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, Oct. 14: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar Class fee: $20 members $23 non-members QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Oct. 1 & 15 1 to 3 pm Every Thursday morning: 9 to 10 am NEW! BUILDING WITH LEGOS First & third Thursdays: Oct. 2 & 16 1 to 3 pm
WRITING, ETC. 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
First and third Thursdays: Oct. 2 & 16 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $24 per year
October selection: We A re A ll Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for primary caregivers to discuss their unique challenges. Friday, Oct. 24 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Every other Thursday at 10 am Sponsor: Willowbrook
BIBLE CLASS A study of the book of Joshua continues. Instructor: Frances Greathouse
FUN & GAMES CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm 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
Pre-School Story Time Thursdays at 10 Let your child read to a dog! Thursdays at 2 Home School Group Fri., Oct. 10 at 2
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