J . L . Tu r n e r C e n t e r December Newsletter FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being, and lifelong learning. December 2014
Letter from the Director Dear Turner Center Members, 2014 was a banner year at the Turner Center. We added many new programs as a result of member ideas: Friday Night Foodies, Lunchin’ Around, A Day in the Life, Pop-Up Trips, a Photography Group, Creating Memoirs/ Storytelling, Crafting with Candace, Art One Day, just to name a few. We also launched our new evening and weekend programming for baby boomers “Turner at Twilight.” We are grateful for our wonderful members who have supported these programs and we look forward to planning new and innovative activities for you in 2015. So take advantage of the FiftyForward Firsts coming in January and provide us with your suggestions for things that you would like to do for the first time! Happy Holidays! ~ Megan
Giving Back . . . There are many ways to give back this year with the Turner Center. Below are just a few: Donate to the RSVP Toy/Gift Drive - Thr ough December 3r d, the Turner Center will be accepting toy/gift donations for the Nashville Veteran’s Center. The NVC provides a continuum of care, counseling, outreach, and services to Tennessee Combat Veterans and their families. Unwrapped gifts are needed for children ages infant teen. Purchase a Loving Hands Cookbook - These cookbooks ar e recipes from FiftyForward members, are only $18, and make a great gift.
Donate eyeglasses - Find a Lion’s Club donation box in the Turner Center lobby where you can donate your gently used eyeglasses and/or frames. Attend a Raise the Steaks event Dine at Logan’s Roadhouse on Thompson Lane after 4p.m. on December 1st, mention FiftyForward and 15% of the check will be donated back to us. Participate in the Turner Center Giving Tree - Watch for the Giving Tree in the lobby in December. We are requesting kitchen and office supply items to help us serve you better throughout the year. Thank you for your support of the 2014 Fall Marketfest & Silent Auction and throughout the year.
. . . Looking Forward It’s New Year’s resolution time. Ask yourself, “When is the last time I did something for the first time?” For 2015, we want to help you make and keep your New Year’s resolutions. To do that, the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center is introducing FiftyForward Firsts. Throughout the year, we will give you an opportunity to try something you’ve never done before. So, WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!! What is a FIRST you’d like to try? Chances are there is someone else who wants to try it too. Watch the Turner Center lobby for the FiftyForward Firsts display and add your ‘first’ to the list. We’ll do our best to give you the opportunity to make it happen.
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Special Events
(all events are free unless otherwise indicated)
Qigong and Reiki Sessions: Tuesday, December 2 and 16 at 9:45a.m. CE - Learn Your Vitamin A, B, C’s with Walgreens: Wednesday, December 3 at 10:30a.m. RSVP Gift Wrapping Party: Thursday, December 4 at 10:00a.m. Chaffin’s Barn presents A Christmas Carol: Thursday, December 4 at 11:15a.m. CE - A Country Christmas Movie Screening: Friday, December 5 at 12:30p.m. CE - Dignity Memorial Lunch & Learn: Wednesday, December 10 at 12:30p.m. CE - FiftyForward’s Victory Over Crime presents Don’t Get Scammed: Thursday, December 11 at 10:30a.m. CE - Donate Life: Monday, December 15 at Noon. Fun Friday! Win, Lose, or Draw: Friday, December 19 at 11:45a.m. Reservation required for lunch. Supper Club @ Asihi: Monday, December 29 at 4:30p.m. Noon Year’s Eve Party: Wednesday, December 31st at 11:30a.m. CE- indicates a Community Event which is open to the public.
On The Road with Joan—MOTORCOACH March Trip: Nashville’s Historic Churches Tour in Nashville, Tennessee. Wednesday, March 11, 2015. $30 per person (lunch is on your own)
No trips in January & February due to uncertainty of weather conditions. Make reservations with Joan Sincerbox at joan.sincerbox@comcast.net or 615-646-0059.
Open Enrollment Opportunities Medicare Open Enrollment period is October 15, 2014 through December 7, 2014. The following organizations will be here to answer your Open Enrollment questions during this period: Independent Insurance Consultant Kevin Fincham: Mondays from 8:00a.m. to 10:30a.m. Appointment required. Humana:
Thursday, December 4 at 1:00p.m.
***ALL OPEN ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE COMMUNITY EVENTS***
Crafting with Candace: Thursday, December 11 at 1:00p.m. We will be making Flocked Pinecone Ornaments. $8 includes all supplies to make 2 ornaments!
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Field Trips
Mercy Evans’ Christmas Village: Monday, December 8 at 9:30a.m. $5
Scarritt Bennett Christmas Luncheon: Tuesday, December 9 at 9:45a.m. $30
Music For Seniors - Changing Gears Handbell Choir at the Frist: Monday, December 15 at 9:15a.m. $6 This event will include a viewing of a decorated bollard painted by our very own Candace Waligora Jones!
Holiday Lights Tour: Tuesday, December 16 at 4:00p.m. $7
Governor’s Residence Tour: Wednesday, December 17 at 10:00a.m. $6 Lunchin’ Around at Porta Via: Tuesday, December 30 at 10:45a.m. $5
Noon Year’s Eve Party Ring in 2015 with us at the Turner Center at our Noon Year’s Eve Party. We will gather together for games, 2014 trivia, a New Year’s Countdown, White Elephant Gift Exchange, and food & fun!
Wednesday, December 31st at 11:30a.m. Appetizers and desserts sponsored by Granite Retirement.
Groups Photography Group: Monday, December 1 at 10:00a.m. Sit & Knit: Fridays from 9:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Contact Mary Lou at mlpierce@bellsouth.net Line Dance: Intermediate/Advanced class each Friday at 10:30a.m. Contact Louise at lgoodman00@comcast.net Walking Groups each week in December: Wednesday from 8:00a.m to 9:00a.m. See details at the center. Creating Memoirs/Storytelling Group: Tuesday, December 9 at 1:00p.m. Contact Bob at rvallen@comcast.net. Book and Written Memory Group: Thursday, December 4 at 1:00p.m. This month’s book is Blessings by Anna Quindlen. Contact Ann at 646-8683. Bellevue History and Genealogy Group: Each Friday at 9:00a.m. December 5: Premier Release - New Bellevue Library History Wall - F. Lynne Bachleda, will give us the first installment of this two-part detailed preview of the structure and the rich historic culture of Bellevue's people, places, and activities to be depicted on the Historic Wall. December 12: Concert by Mike Bell, who will entertain us with holiday music in the style of swing, ragtime, and big band. December 19: Premier Release - New Bellevue Library History Wall - F. Lynne Bachleda, will continue with the second installment of the two-part detailed preview of the structure and the rich historic culture of Bellevue's people, places, and activities to be depicted on the Historic Wall. Note: The Bellevue History and Genealogy Group does not meet each year in January or July.
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center 8101 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37221 Phone: 615-646-9622 Fax: 615-673-8729 AOA Hotline: 615-743-6222 Website: www.fiftyforward.org www.facebook.com/FiftyForwardJLTurnerCenter E-mail: Megan Walsh, Center Director, mwalsh@fiftyforward.org Nicole Longuevan, Program and Volunteer Manager, nlonguevan@fiftyforward.org Candace Jones, Program Coordinator, cjones@fiftyforward.org Joan Sincerbox, On the Road with Joan Travel Coordinator, joansincerbox@comcast.net or (615) 646-0059
Announcements The Turner Center will be closed Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday, December 25th, and Friday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday and Thursday, January 1st for New Year’s Day. A modified exercise class schedule will be available.
Turner at Twilight is geared towards “baby boomers”, but all members age 50+ are welcome! Please look at the insert in this newsletter and see what fun evening/weekend activities we have planned for this month.
FiftyForward Firsts When is the last time you did something for the first time? It’s New Year’s resolution time and a FiftyForward Firsts is your opportunity to tell us what you would like to try for the first time. Look for the display in the Turner Center lobby and tell us what you’d like to do for the first time. Eat in a 5 star restaurant
Take a painting class
Learn a new skill
Ride in a hot air balloon
Join a book club
Games Sudoku: Monday, December 8 from 10:30a.m.-Noon. Contact Howard at hnphorn@aol.com. Mah-Jongg: Tuesdays, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Contact Jane at 218-7647 or janemock@comcast.net. Bridge: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:45a.m.-3p.m. Contact Ed at 646-9202. Canasta Players: Tuesdays, 9:30a.m-3p.m. Contact Sharon at sharonreesor@bellsouth.net. Cribbage Crew: Tuesday, December 9 and 23 at 1:00pm. Please bring a snack to share! Bunco Bonanza: Tuesday, December 16 at Noon. Please bring a snack to share!