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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