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Donelson Station & Senior Center for the Arts April 2018

108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

2018 Annual Health & Wellness Fair Wednesday, April 25 from 10 am-12 pm Join us for our annual Health Fair, jam-packed with vendors, medical screenings, giveaways and LOTS of door prizes! This is open to the public and is FREE, so invite your friends and family!

Vendors include: Alive Hospice Amerigroup CapTel Outreach Heritage Law Group (elder law specialists) McKendree Village Summit Family Chiropractic TN State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab Hospital Wellcare Health Plan The Wellness Center of Franklin

Alzheimer’s Association Assure Source Embassy Dental It Works Global Summit Audiology TN Securities Division True Natural Healing The Waterford Hermitage Windland’s South Lots MORE!!

No need to sign up, just show up! Donelson Station’s Annual Pancake Breakfast & Plant Sale Saturday, April 7 Everyone is invited! Bring your friends and family! 8 am-10 am Pancake Breakfast ($7/adult) Children (under 10) $4 8 am-1 pm Plant Pickup/Sale—Forgot to order? We’ll have extras! 8 am-1 pm Bargain Basement—Packed full of treasures! 9 am-1 pm Hermitage Police Medication Disposal Program 8 am-1 pm Bulk Item Drop-Off—Acceptable items: air conditioners, bicycles, exercise equipment, furniture, lawn mowers, mattresses, sofas, stoves, refrigerators, toilets, sinks, hot water heaters, washers and dryers. No televisions, electronics, hazardous materials, tires, batteries or building materials. We appreciate your support! All funds help support the programs offered to our members. Center Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 7:30 am-6:30 pm, Fri. 7:30 am-5 pm, Saturday 9 am-1pm. Office Opens Monday-Friday at 8 am. Ph: 615-883-8375 www.fiftyforward.org FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.

CENTER MEMBERSHIP

OTHER SERVICES DONELSON CAFÉ

FiftyForward Donelson Station is one of five lifelong learning centers in Davidson County and two in Open M-F 10:30 am-2 pm Williamson County. These centers offer various Daily homemade specials! Enjoy different entrée programs, classes and events monthly as well as and sides, deli sandwiches, fresh salads and access to the center amenities. soups served daily. Catering services also Membership is $120 annually or $10 via available. Call 615-812-3802 for pricing. monthly bank draft. We also accept Silver&Fit® and Silver Sneakers® reimbursement through some Medicare supplement plans. Check to see if LADIES AND GENTS SALON you’re eligible. FULL SERVICE HAIR/NAIL SALON & BARBER Haircuts Membership at Donelson Station also allows you Color and Highlights to access most of the other FiftyForward centers. Waxing Services Look for the Forward Focus paper in the center or Manicures/Pedicures www.fiftyforward.org for other centers’ information. Perms IN OUR FACILITY… Shaves Stylists’ Phone Numbers: Three Fitness Rooms Eva 615-406-6583 Thom 615-337-4252 Cardio Room-Treadmills, elliptical, stationary Tonya 615-579-0108 Gwen 615-243-5371 bikes, weights, TV and music. Iva 615-593-7602 Resistance Training-Stationary weight machine, Discounts to FiftyForward members! single station equipment. Recycling—Money for your Center! Strength Training-TRX bands, bosu balls, Recycle newspaper, magazines and copy paper dumbbells, resistance training in the bins at the railroad side of the building. bands, and more.

Pool Room Three pool tables, cues and balls. Monthly pool tournaments, too!

Computer Lounge Check your email and Facebook on the four PCs available to members only. Big screen TV, too!

SOCIAL HALL

Cell Phones—Money for your Center! Bring in your old cell phones to be recycled. Lions Club—Glasses for someone else! Recycle reusable prescription eye glasses in the yellow bin located on the front porch.

Second Harvest Donations for the needy Non-perishable foods needed to help others.

Enjoy coffee with friends. Play cards, Bingo on Call Reassurance for the Homebound Wednesdays or tailgate Fridays. Vending machines Do you know an older adult who would like to get and kitchenette available. weekly calls to check on them? Please let staff RENTAL SPACE know. This is for anyone, not just members. Having a party? Need a venue? We rent the

Many thanks to our sponsors: Charlie Cardwell Metro Trustee

Our Staff: Center Director Angela Bryan abryan@fiftyforward.org Program Director Lisa Maddox lmaddox@fiftyforward.org

SCA Administrator Jamie London jlondon@fiftyforward.org Travel Coordinator Janice Judd jjudd@fiftyforward.org

Center Director Notes… Dear Friends: Spring is here! We are so excited about our third annual Pancake Breakfast & Plant Sale on Saturday, April 7. Thanks to all who pre -ordered their plants. We will have some extras, so get here early! This is a great way to fill your tummy and your yard while helping support your Center! Also, do some Spring cleaning and plan to bring out any bulk items to the dumpster that will be on site that day only. Call for a list of accepted items. FiftyForward is once again seeking funding through both Metro Nashville and the TN State Legislature. This funding is extremely helpful in filling the gap in funding needed to pay for our building, staff and other overhead costs. Please let your representatives know you would appreciate their support with these requests. Leadership Donelson-Hermitage offers a great opportunity for active older adults to gain leadership experience and knowledge about their community. M3 (Modern, Mature and Motivated) will host “Lead-Up”, an informative session about the program, on May 1 at Donelson Church of Christ from 2-4 pm. Just show up if you’re interested!

Office/Volunteer Managers Lastly, April is Volunteer Appreciation month. We will celebrate Jessie Jefferies our volunteers on April 17. They do such a spectacular job jjefferies@fiftyforward.org helping staff, working events, teaching classes and making sure our members’ needs are met. Our center and FiftyForward overall relies on volunteers in all aspects. Help me in thanking them for John Martin (Saturday ) their service! jmartin@fiftyforward.org Sincerely,

Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-6:30 pm Friday 7:30 am-5 pm Note: Office Opens at 8 am Mon.-Fri.

Angela Bryan

Program Director Notes…. Hi Gang! We have so many exciting things going on in April! If you would like to help me with the Pancake Breakfast on April 7, just come see me. I need helpers starting at 7:30 am. I hope you all can come and help support our center. This fundraiser makes it possible for us to keep our programs going at an affordable price. I have tickets for the May 7 Sounds Game. You can sign up

Saturday 9 am-1 pm NOW!! We had such a fun time last year. 615-883-8375 Lastly, Save the date for our Senior Prom on May 19. The theme www.fiftyforward.org is 70’s so get your bellbottoms ready and let’s dance! Lisa Maddox

FiftyForward Travel 2018 Call Janice at 615-231-1235 or email jjudd@fiftyforward.org or visit Diamond Tours at www.grouptrips.com/fiftyforwardtravel April 16-17 “Everything Elvis” Stay at the luxurious Guest House at Graceland. Visit Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid and tour Graceland including the all-new entertainment complex with new attractions and exhibits.  May 17-19 “Hot Springs Getaway” Enjoy a relaxing riverboat sunset dinner/dance cruise, a trip to University of Arkansas’ botanical gardens, a dinner theatre and a deluxe spa!  June 18-23 OR July 30-Aug 4 Niagara Falls & Toronto Get up close and personal with the famous falls via guided tours and the Hornblower Niagara Cruise. See Toronto and play at Fallsview Casino with a nighttime view of the Falls. ♦ June 24-25 Tunica Trip Visit Roadhouse Casino for $25 with free play, dinner and a stay overnight at Ford Strike. Visit Fitzgerald’s with $5 free play and lunch! ♦ July 20-21 Mystery Tour It’s a Mystery! ♦ Aug. 9-19 The Canadian Island Trip Tour the island of Coudrés, Montréal and Quebéc; go whale watching and visit the St. Anne De Beaupre Shrine. ♦ Sept. 2-12 Alaska Cruise Tour See breathtaking Anchorage, Mt. McKinley, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Vancouver, B.C. and much more of this beautiful area! ♦ Oct. 6-14 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Plymouth Experience 17th century historic Plymouth, the Cape Cod Windmills, the Outercape, JFK Museum and so much more! ♦ Nov. 12-16 New Orleans Visit the French Quarter and the National WW II Museum and cruise the mighty Mississippi on a riverboat! View float building for Mardi Gras up close. ♦ Dec 3-7 Branson Holiday Show Extravaganza See 7 fabulous Branson shows and ride the Branson Belle Showboat! Tropicana Casino Trips: May 15, July 12, Sept. 20 and Nov. 8. $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers includes lunch and a $10 voucher for slot play. 2019 Ireland, Iceland and Scotland 

Aging Mastery Program (AMP) Starts Monday, April 23 from 6-7:30 pm AMP is a national program developed by the National Council on Aging to empower seniors to improve their health, financial security and overall well-being by taking small steps toward improvement. The program will meet weekly till June 11. AMP is FREE for FiftyForward members. Nonmembers pay $60. Space is limited. Sign up soon with staff or a volunteer.

Senior Brain Games- “Trivia Fun” Mondays from 2-3 pm (starts April 9) An active brain is more likely to be a healthy brain. As we age it's important to keep challenging ourselves by learning new things and by spending time with other people. Brain Games meets both goals and gives seniors the opportunity to visit another great senior center and possibly leave with a trophy!

We are looking for members who love trivia to get together weekly and play fun trivia games. Our goal is to have 3-4 individuals (out of all who attend) who would be able to represent Want to learn more? FiftyForward Donelson Station in the Senior Attend a free Brain Games Competitions in August. You do informative session not have to compete to join this group and have at our center on fun!! If you are interested, sign up with a Thursday, April 5 at volunteer or staff member. 6 pm.

“9 to 5 : The Musical” April 12– April 28, 2018

Tennesee’s very own Dolly Parton, composed the music and lyrics Jamie London for this show based on the 1980 movie. Pushed to the boiling SCA Administrator point, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with 615-231-1231 their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss. In a jlondon@fiftyforward.org hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee give their workplace a dream makeover while taking control of the company. Set in the 70’s, “9 to 5” is a high energy, thought provoking story of www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org friendship and revenge in the rolodex era. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sundays at Named by the Nashville 2 pm. Enjoy dinner and show for $30. Show only options are also Business Journal as the available as is a salmon upgrade and veggie only meal. third most highly attended Call 615-883-8375 and ask about group pricing for 15 or more. theater in Nashville!

Tickets available at www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org

Located inside FiftyForward Donelson Station.

Senior Center for The Arts at The Larry Keeton Theatre

MTGMS JEWELRY CLASSES Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society offers more than 30 jewelry classes at FiftyForward Donelson Station. To be added to the Constant Contact email list, email John Martin at classes@mtgms.org. Classes include silversmithing, faceting, lapidary, wire-wrapping, basic stone carving, delft clay casting, chain maille and many 1-2 day workshops. Discounted prices range from $10 to $25 per class to FiftyForward members. Rock and gem meeting at 3 pm on the 3rd Sunday. Everyone is welcome! For more information on classes visit www.mtgms.org.

FIFTYFORWARD CARE TEAM The Care Team provides older adults and caregivers access to services. You or your loved one will benefit from:  A personalized, comprehensive needs assessment  Development of a plan of care  Guidance and advocacy to access services  Monitoring of care Call 615-743-3416 for info. A social worker will contact you within 24 hours.

Care Manager Emily Eriamiatoe is available at FiftyForward Donelson Station on Mondays from 9 am-noon. No appointment needed.

Center Luncheon Wednesday, April 18 at 11 am Don’t miss this performance by Nashville singer and songwriter, Josh Helms. Josh has spent years honing the craft of songwriting and discovering what it means to deliver those songs to a live audience. "As far back as I can remember I’ve been singing in church, and I would always stick at least one of my original songs in the set list," Josh admits. While in college, Josh was selected two years in a row as a finalist on USA Network’s Nashville Star. During trips to Nashville singing at the Wildhorse Saloon and The Stage on Broadway, Josh fell in love with Nashville and everything the city had to offer. "I knew then that I had to move here and steep myself in the craft of writing and performing country songs. I was hooked!" The success of his 2008 gospel record ‘So the World May Hear’ allowed Josh to frequently travel back to Nashville to continue writing and performing until he moved her fulltime in 2010. With a catalogue of nearly 300 songs, Josh has written with many successful writers and publishing companies. Josh is performing weekly at the Nashville Palace and other clubs. The cost for the Center Luncheon is $8 which includes a delicious lunch served by The Donelson Café and the concert. Sign up with a volunteer or staff member.

Pet Community Center Saturday, April 21 from 9 am-1 pm

Revised 2018 Book Club Schedule

4/23 The Tortilla Curtain by T. C. Boyle The Pet Community Center’s mobile unit will be in our upper parking lot offering convenient and low- 5/21 The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls cost services for your pets. Take advantage of vaccinations and flea/tick preventative for cats and 6/25 The Underground Railroad by dogs as well as microchips and heartworm tests. Colson Whitehead You will only pay $15 per vaccine for the following: rabies vaccine (both cats and dogs), Canine Distemper/Parvo vaccines, Canine Bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine, feline FVRCP (upper respiratory/”feline distemper”). Microchips are $15 and include FREE lifetime registration. Heartworm tests are $15 and with results in 10 minutes. Flea/ tick preventatives range from $6-$10 per monthly dose depending your pet’s weight.

7/23 Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

No appointment needed. It is first come first serve. If you have further questions, call them directly at 615-512-5001.

11/26 Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay December meeting TBD.

8/27 Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

9/24 An American Marriage by Tayari Jones 10/22 Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

All interested book lovers are welcome!!

APRIL TRIPS AND EVENTS ***TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS, CALL OR COME BY THE CENTER. PAYMENT IS EXPECTED AT REGISTRATION AND CAN BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE WITH A CREDIT CARD*** Tech Help-Tues., April 3 from 10 am-12 pm. Volunteer Cheryl Harris helps members with their tech devices. Only four appointments are available, so if you sign up, please show up. Bring your laptop, iPad, tablet, iPhone or Android device with you to receive one-on-one help. Make a 30-minute appointment over the phone or in person. This is a FREE service for members. Brains and Balance Class-Wed., April 4 at 11 am. Angie Rixham, fitness instructor from McKendree Village, is going to teach her Brains and Balance class on a trial basis (the first Wednesday of April and May) to see if it’s something we like. Studies have shown that when you increase cognitive ability, it increases your balance; and when you increase balance, it increases your cognitive ability. We also know that we should train our brain just like we train our muscles with progressive resistance and overload. This FREE class will alternate between brain drills and balance activities and is for anybody who is interested. AssureSource Social Security and Tax Workshop-Thurs., April 5 at 10 am. Attend this FREE educational workshop to better understand how the new tax laws will affect you and your retirement. AssureSource’s team of independent agents and advisors strive to find affordable benefits for clients. Bring your questions with you. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Zanies Comedy Club Featuring Killer Beaz-Thurs., April 5. Join us for our “first ever” outing to Zanies Comedy Club to see Killer Beaz, one of the nation’s top comics. Beaz has made numerous appearances on Comedy Central, Bob & Tom, CNN, ESPN, E! and many more. Get ready to laugh till you cry. The tickets and your bus ride are $16. There is a two drink/food purchase requirement (yes, you can order soft drinks). Leave the center at 5:30 pm. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. Hiking Club-Fri., April 6. It’s that time of year to get out and hike. We will be hiking the beautiful Harpeth Woods trail at Edwin Warner park which is 2 1/2 miles long, NOT paved and is for the experienced hiker. You must be able to hike uphill, have good balance to step over branches and endure the entire 2 1/2 miles. The cost is $5 for the bus. Leave the center at 9:15 am. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and bring water. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Pancake and Plants Fundraiser-Sat., April 7 from 8 am - 1 pm. Come out and support your center by purchasing a pancake breakfast for you and your family, shop for goodies in our Bargain Basement and pick up or purchase plants from Young’s Nursery. We will also have a medication disposal program and a bulk item drop off. See the front page for accepted items and times. We hope you all can join us.

Music For Seniors-Tues., April 10. We are headed to The Looby Theatre to watch a FREE concert featuring Whit and Al Hill’s “Award Winning Songs From the Crossroads of Folk and Blues”. Since 2002, Al has been music director for three-time Grammy nominee and the Blues Foundation’s Best Soul Blues Female Artist 2016, Bettye Levette. Don’t miss this performance! The cost for the bus is $5. Leave the center at 10 am. Lunchbunch-Wed., April 11. The Lunchbunch is headed to 5 Chefs in Portland. This “ meat and three” also serves specialty sandwiches (hot turkey & Swiss, pimento cheese), salads and soups. Enjoy browsing through their lavish gift shop after you eat. The cost for the bus is $7. Leave the center at 10:15 am. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer.

TRIPS/EVENTS CONTINUED... Walgreens Health Presentation-Wed., April 11 at 2 pm. Join the Walgreens pharmacist to discuss “Eating For Healthy Aging”. It’s never too late to make healthy lifestyle changes like eating better and getting active. Improving what you eat can reduce your risk of chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Learn all about these foods to help you age healthier. This is FREE! Sign up with a staff or volunteer. AARP Driving Class-Mon., April 16 and Tues., April 17 from 1–5 pm both days. Learn new rules of the road and how to be a safer driver with this course intended for those 50 and older. You must attend both days of this driving course to receive credit. Check with your insurance company to see if you qualify for a discount before you decide to take this class. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Sign up with a volunteer or staff member. Pay the instructor directly at the first class. Volunteer Appreciation Brunch-Tues., April 17 at 10:30 am. We invite our volunteers to a brunch to celebrate their dedication to our center. Invitations will be sent to those who have volunteered within the last year. Enjoy a light brunch, refreshments and fellowship. RSVP to a staff member or volunteer. Center Luncheon-Wed., April 18 at 11 am. Josh Helms will entertain us this month. Josh signed a publishing deal with Meld Music/Fair Trade in 2015 and is a SESAC writer. He has performed his “Southern Fried Sunday” live at the Bluebird Café. Lunch is provided by Donelson Café. The cost for entertainment and lunch is $8. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Herb Plant Potting with UHC- Wed., April 18 at 1:45 pm. A UHC representative will conduct a FREE herb plant potting class. Enjoy light refreshments, giveaways and take home your potted herbs. Space is limited, so sign up quickly with a volunteer or staff member.

Mystery Lunch-Thurs., April 19. Join us as we head to an undisclosed location for a delicious lunch. This is always a “surprise” and fills up quickly. The cost is $6 for the bus. Leave the center at 10:45 am. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. “Name That Tune” With Humana-Fri., April 20 at 9:45 am. Have some Friday fun and play “Name That Tune” in our Social Hall with Juan Beraldi and his guitarist from Humana. Lots of prizes and great fellowship. This is FREE! Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. Basic Leather Class-Fri., April 20 from 1 pm—3pm. Learn the art of leather crafting catered to those with little or no prior experience in working with leather. Make your own leather goods and bring them home the same day. The cost is $15 and includes all materials. Space is limited. Sign up in with a staff member or volunteer.

Pet Community Center-Sat., April 21 from 9 am-1 pm. The Pet Community Center Mobile Unit will be in our parking lot providing you with low cost vaccinations for your dog or cat, microchips, heartworm tests and flea and tick preventatives. No appointment necessary. Aging Mastery Program (AMP)-Starts Mon., April 23 from 6 pm-7:30 pm. AMP is a national program developed by the National Council on Aging to empower seniors to take advantage of resources to improve their health, financial security and overall well-being. The program will last 7 weeks and cover many important topics (see insert for full information). A free information session will be held Thursday, April 5th at 6 pm. AMP is free for FiftyForward members and $60 for non-members. Refreshments will be served at each Monday night class. Space is limited, so sign up with staff or a volunteer soon.

Important Class/Event Information-Please READ!!!! New Information and Something for Everyone…. NEW! Brains and Balance exercise class meets Wed., April 4 at 11am. Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays at 1 pm. All are welcome!  Computer Classes are on are NOT meeting this month.  Weigh Watchers meets on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm.  Book Club meets April 23 at 10:30 am to discuss “ The Tortilla Curtain” by T.C. Boyle.  Texas Hold ‘Em is on Tuesdays at 4 pm. We NEED players! rd  Pool tournaments will be held on the 3 Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am.  Mah Jong meets Thursdays at 10 am and can take a few more players. Let a staff or volunteer know if you are interested in learning this fun game.  Digital Camera Club, Computer Club and IPAD/Tablet groups welcome everyone. Just bring your gadgets! Groups meet the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday at 10 am & 11 am.  Tech Help is on Tuesday April 3 by appointment only. Bring your electronic device with you for FREE help. rd  Summit Audiology will be here the 3 Wednesday of every month. All hearing tests are FREE! Make an appointment today for April 18 starting at 1:15 pm. Grief and Loss Group meets the 1st Sunday at 2 pm at St. Phillips’ Church, 85 Fairway Dr. They play cards the 4th Thursday at Donelson Station at 9:30 am.  Members with an April Birthday are invited to join us for cake on Thursday, April 26 at 1 pm sponsored by Senior Helpers and Wilson Bank and Trust.  

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Tailgating Share snacks with the aerobics group Fridays after class! 9:30 am. Sing-Along Choir meets Fridays at 11 am. Have fun singing old songs and hymns. Travel to assisted living centers to bring a little joy. Just show up and sing! st rd  Let’s Bowl! Join us the 1 and 3 Fridays at 2 pm at the Strike & Spare in Donelson located at 2710 Old Lebanon Rd. Shoe rental $1 and $1 per game! Wow! th  Bible Study meets the 4 Friday of the month at 10 am. ********************************************************************  

Exercise Classes for All Intensity Levels and Abilities Low—Low or no impact exercise. Great for beginners or those with mobility issues.  Low Impact Aerobics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:45 am  Arthritis Foundation Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am—seated class  Qi Gong Class on Mondays at 9:45 am—great for improving balance.  Tai Chi on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm—great for improving balance.  Chair Yoga on Fridays at 10 am Moderate—You will breathe harder but can still carry on a conversation. You may sweat.  Stretch and Flexibility on Mon/Wed/Fri at 11 am. (This is a 6-week program only).  Zumba Gold on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 pm.  Beginner’s Strength Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm.  Yoga with Richard on Wednesdays at 7:45 am  Line Dancing on Wednesdays at 9:30 am.  Walking Club on Fridays at 8:15 am—good for all levels; walkers choose the intensity High—Breathing becomes more rapid making it difficult to talk. You will sweat.  Advance Strength Training on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 8:15 am or Saturdays at 9:15 am. Note: This is a general guide. We encourage you to talk to your doctor to insure you are healthy enough to exercise. Stop exercising if you are in pain or short of breath.

Nashville Sounds Game on May 7 Madison Station and Donelson Station are headed to see the Nashville Sounds take on the Memphis Redbirds at The First Tennessee Park. The cost is $26 and this includes, your ticket, parking and your bus ride. Leave the center at 11 am Sign up for this trip NOW with a volunteer or staff member.

Basic Leather Class with Virgina Provencher Friday, April 20 from 1-3 pm Learn to make simple leather items including key chains. The cost is $15 and includes all materials for making two items. There is only space for 10 people so sign up quickly.

AARP Safe Driving Class Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17 from 1 pm-5 pm (both days) Refresh your driving skills and attend the AARP Safe Driving Class. This is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50+. You will learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. You’ll learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. You will also gain an appreciation of driving challenges and a better understanding of how to avoid potential collisions and injuring yourself or others. Nine in 10 course participants report changing at least one key driving behavior for the better as a result of this course. You MUST attend both days to receive credit for the class. Check with your insurance company to see if completing this course would give you a discount on your car insurance. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, payable to the instructor. Sign up with a volunteer or staff member. This is only offered twice annually! Don’t miss it.

*TRIPS AND EVENTS POLICIES* To ensure members have adequate opportunity to attend trips and events and that staff time and center resources are properly utilized, the following polices must be followed:  All trips require a minimum of five people. Trips not meeting the minimum number will be cancelled 24 hours in advance and credit will be given to those already signed up.  If you choose to meet the bus at a destination, you will be charged $2 to offset the bus fee. This fee does not apply if the bus if full.  When you sign up for a trip or presentation/event, you are making a commitment to this activity and are responsible for putting it on your calendar and showing up on time.  If you cancel 24 hours before a trip occurs, you will receive a credit toward another trip.  A ticketed trip/event will not be refunded or credited unless someone takes your place from the waiting list or by someone you recruit.  Cancelling or not showing up for three or more trips within a month will result in being placed on a waiting list the following month for all trips.  Please note the bus departure time and arrive on time. Drivers will not wait!  There are no cash refunds for any trips/events.  Exceptions may be considered by the Center Director in extreme situations.

April 2018 Monday

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2 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class

3 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 9 am Beginners Art Class (1st Class) 10 am Bridge (beginners welcome) 10 am Tech Help 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers

4 9 am Art Workshop 11 am Brains and Balance Class 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by McKendree Village 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 3 pm Charcoal Drawing Class

5 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 10 am Mah Jong 10 am Assure Source SS and Tax Planning Educational Seminar 5:30 pm Zanies Comedy Club Trip 6:00 pm AMP preview

6 9:15 am Hiking Club 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 11 am Sing Along Group 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 2 pm Bowling

7 8 am Plants and Pancakes 8 Fundraiser

9 11 am Program Committee 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 2 pm Senior Brain Games/ Trivia

10 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 9 am Beginners Art Class 10 am Bridge (beginners welcome) 10 am Digital Camera Club (2nd Tues.) 10 am Music For Seniors Trip 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers

11 9 am Art Workshop 10:15 am Lunchbunch to 5 Chefs 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 2 pm Walgreens Health Presentation 3 pm Charcoal Drawing Class

12 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 10 am Mah Jong

13 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 11 am Sing Along Group 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class

7 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

17 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 9 am Beginners Art Class 9:30 am Pool Tournament (3rd Tues.) 10 am Bridge (beginners welcome) 10 am Computer Club (3rd Tues.) 10:30 am Volunteer Appreciation Brunch 11 am IPad/Tablet Group (3rd Tues.) 1 pm Chess Club 1 pm AARP Safe Driving Class 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers

18 9 am Art Workshop 11 am Center Luncheon 12:30 pm Bingo-Sponsored by United Health Care 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 1:15 pm Summit Audiology 1:45 pm Herb Potting Class (UHC) 3 pm Charcoal Drawing Class (last class)

19 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 10 am Mah Jong 10:45 am Mystery Lunch

20 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 9:45 am Name That Tune with Humana 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 10:30 am Sing Along Group- meet at Lakeshore Heartland 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 1 pm Basic Leather Class 2 pm Bowling 7 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

21 9 am Pet Community Center

24 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 9 am Beginners Art Class 9:30 am Shopping Trip to Murfreesboro 10 am Bridge 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers 6 pm “A More Positive You” Support Grp.

25 9 am Art Workshop 10 am—12 pm Health and Wellness Fair 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehab 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class

26 9 am Advanced Spanish Class 9:30 am Grief & Loss Group Cards 9:45 am Dementia Part 3 11:30 am Advisory Council 1 pm April Birthday Party 5 pm Supper Club to Urban Grub 7 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

27 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 9:30 am Trip to Milky Way Farms 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 10 am Bible Study 11 am Sing Along Group 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 7 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

Thursdays 8:15 am Adv. Strength Training 11 am Arthritis Foundation Class 12:15 pm Zumba Gold 3 pm Beginners Strength Class

Fridays Saturdays 8:15 am Walking Club-Meets at the 9 am Adv. Strength Kohl’s Greenway Training 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics 10 am Chair Yoga

16 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 1 pm AARP Safe Driving Class 2 pm Senior Brain Games/ Trivia

23 10:30 am Book Club 1 pm Beginner’s Spanish Class 2 pm Senior Brain Games/ Trivia 6 pm Aging Mastery Program (AMP) Class begins

7 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

2 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

7 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

Exercise Classes Wednesdays 7:45 am Yoga With Richard 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 am Line Dancing 11 am NEW! Brains & Balance Class (1st Wednesday only)

7 pm 9 to 5, The Musical

30 1 pm Beg. Spanish Class 2 pm Brain Games/Trivia 6 pm AMP Class

Mondays Tuesdays 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics 8:15 am Adv. Strength Training 9:45 am Qi Gong 11 am Arthritis Foundation Class 12:15 pm Zumba Gold 1:30 pm Tai Chi 3 pm Beginners Strength Training