Donelson station March 2013 Newsletter

Donelson Station 883883-8375 108 Donelson Pike

March Depot St. Patrick’s Day Center Lunch Wednesday, March 20 11:15 a.m.

Join us for some St. Patrick’s Day fun & music! Dina Capitani will be here to perform songs from the heart. We hope signyou will sign -up for this event.

Cost is $3 for the lunch.

St. Thomas will be here on Wednesday, March 20th with their mobile mammogram unit!

Bus will be here from a.m.— 9 a.m.

— 4 p.m.

Mark your calendars!

They do accept Medicare insurance. www.fiftyforwarddonelson.org

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Easter is coming early this year!

Join us for an EGGtravaganza on Wednesday, April 3rd.

We will have some fun Easter activities planned. 10 a.m.

Declutter & Organize Talk. Thursday, March 7th. Let March become your month to declutter & organize!

Susan Gardner, an organizer and transition specialist will be here to give tips to problem-solve your specific dilemmas with others who want less chaos, more serenity & possessions that matter. Starts at 9:30 a.m. sign-up today in the front office!

Lisa’s Lunchbunch. Friday, March 8th. Going to one of our favorite spots for lunch, Maggiano’s! Enjoy a nice Italian lunch with friends. Leave center at 11 a.m. Cost is $5 for van.

Stop the Shock Talk. Thursday, March 14th. NES will be here to educate us on how to keep your electric bill down! Learn the tricks of the trade. Starts at 10 a.m. Please sign-up in the front office!

The Hermitage. Friday, March 15th. Celebrate President Andrew Jackson’s 246th birthday! The ceremony will include the Tennessee Army National Guard, music, speakers, and the laying of a wreath sent by the President of the United States on General Jackson's tomb. Leave center at 9 a.m.

Admission at the door is $8 for seniors. Cost is $5 for van. We will have lunch at Palmas Verdes after our tour at The Hermitage.

Center Lunch. Wednesday, March 20th. Come celebrate St. Patrick ’s Day with us! We will have live entertainment & a nice meal. . Lunch starts at 11:15. Cost is $3. Must sign-up in advance for this event.

Craft Party. Thursday, March 21st. We are going to have a stamping party! Bring any tools you have to create unique cards. We have stamps & ink pads galore to create your own masterpiece. Crafts begin at 10 a.m. Cost is FREE but we do ask you to RSVP so we can plan accordingly.

Amanda’s Supperclub. Tuesday, March 26th. Go with Amanda to MacNamara ’s Irish Pub here in Donelson. Enjoy your Irish favorites. Leave center at 5:30. Van cost is $1.

Sunflower Café. Wednesday, March 27th. Travel to Berry Hill to try a vegetarian, farm fresh eatery!

Sunflower Café is an all-vegetarian, farm-to-table restaurant promoting a healthful, nutritious lifestyle in Nashville. Leave center at 11 a.m. Cost is $5 for van.

Mule Day in Columbia. Friday, April 5th. Lets head to Columbia, TN for the famous Mule Day celebrations! This has been a tradition for over 170 years. Events include mule-driving contests, a horse show, crafts, barbeque, roasted corn, homemade pies & more! Leave center at 9:45 a.m. Cost is $6 for van.

Carter House Franklin, TN. Thursday, April 11th. Tour the battle of Franklin & have a guided tour of The Carter House. $20 for admission & van. Leave at 10:45 a.m. We will have lunch at The Bunganut Pig in Franklin before the tour.

Southern Women’s Show. Friday, April 19th. Go with us to the Nashville Convention Center to the annual Southern Women’s Show. Have a chance to meet this season’s Bachelor heartthrob, Sean Lowe! Cost is $16 for admission and van. Leave center at 9:45 a.m. Tickets will go fast, sign – up now!

Earrings Boutique

Foot Solutions will be here Wednesday, March 27th @ 2 p.m. for free feet cleanings and information on diabetic foot care. Sign-up in front office today! Take advantage of this program.

New Classes!

Zumba with Melissa Tuttle Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15 This class is included in your Membership fee Zumba with YO YO Tuesday, 6:00 Saturday, 12:15 These classes are $5.00—payable to Instructor Broadway Basics Dance Class

By Donna Driver Saturday 11:00—11:30 This class is included in your Membership fee MORE NEW CLASSES WILL BE ADDED SOON

with Katie Plummer Would you like to learn how to make your own earrings? SignSign-up for this wonderful class with Katie. She will show you every step to making your own earrings.

Class is March 14th 10 amam-noon All supplies will be provided in your material fee. Cost is $10 for this one day workshop (paid in class) You MUST signsign-up in advance to hold your spot! For more information, call Katie at (615) 517517-9286

Free Legal Advice with Barbara Moss Elder Law of Nashville Asset Protection & Peace of Mind Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, TennCare When? 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1-4 p.m.

Appointments are 30 minute intervals, you must sign-up in the front office.

Barbara has been named as one of “Nashville ’s Best Lawyers.”

Center Lunch Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Wednesday, March 20th 11:15 a.m. Cost is $3 Dina Capitani will be here to perform live music with us!

Join us for this special celebration & St. Patrick’s Day fun.

Sign up today in front office.

ATTENTION! Volunteers needed to crochet caps for our troops. Join our crochet class to learn more.

Supplies are furnished through donations. See Ruth Depies, Janice Judd, Katie or James for further details.

Mondays at 10 a.m.

Bowling Club Now meeting at Donelson Bowl on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month!

Bowling starts at 2 p.m.

Cost $1.00 shoe rental .75 per game

Tasty Tuesday This month we are featuring a homemade hummus recipe!

Join us on Tuesday, March 12th at 2 p.m.

We will make hummus from scratch, share recipes & taste the finished product.

Cost is $2 for ingredients.

Please RSVP in the front office.

The Larry Keeton Theatre is proud to present “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Opening Thursday February 28th through March 16th! Call the front office at 883883-8375 or stop in to get your tickets! The cost is $28.00 for the dinner and the show.

MidMid-Tenn Gem and Mineral Society

Jewelry School We offer over 30 jewelry classes here For information email or call John Martin, classes@mtgms.org 210615 210 -5385 To register for class call the center 883office at 883 -8375 For a schedule: www.mtgms.org

Salsa Dance Class

Starting March 6th Wednesday’s & Friday’s 1-2 p.m.

Join Nancy for Salsa class!

This is included in your membership at no extra cost.

Class is held in the dance room behind the stage.

Director ’s Notes Great News! .

The FiftyForward doubling campaign returns on April 1 and runs through June 30. This is a great time to make a contribution to our center.

Every dollar you donate gets matched 100%. Checks cannot be dated before April 1.

The March Depot has lots of great new programs, trips and classes.

Be sure to check out something new this month. Did you see we are offering salsa dancing classes?

Have some fun this Spring!!!

Thanks for being a member of our Center. Let us know if we can do things better!

Jane

Would you like to Volunteer? Are you interested in teaching a class?

1.Help us with membership renewals 2. Help us secure a $1500 sponsorship for the pool room 3. Help us manage our volunteer program FiftyForward

Care Team Providing older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind.

You will benefit from: *A personalized, comprehensive needs assessment *Development of a plan of care *Guidance and advocacy to access services *Monitoring of care

Contact Gretchen Funk at 615 743743-3436 or gfunk@fiftyforward.org

IN OUR FACILITY FULLYFULLY-OUTFITTED FITNESS ROOMS Featuring treadmills, stationary bikes, weights and large-screen tvs.

POOL ROOM Furnished with three pool tables, cues and balls. Come enjoy a game! Now with Powder Puff pool!

COMPUTER ROOM/LOUNGE Set up with computers for our members ’ use. Now outfitted with a big-screen tv and leather sofa.

SOCIAL HALL A comfortable room with tables, chairs, vending machine and kitchenette. Come play cards or meet your friends.

FiftyForward Travel 20122012 -2013 Harrah’s Casino, March 21 Australia—April 8-22, 2013 Asia & China (including Japan and Vietnam) —April 16-May 3 Biloxi—May 13-16 Mystery Tour, June 7 Niagara Falls—June 23-29 Lancaster, PA—July 15-20 Colorado—Aug. 10-18 Ireland—Sept. 8-17 Myrtle Beach—Sept. 22-28 *See Janice for more details! 231-1235

OTHER SERVICES PALM TREE CAFÉ Open M-F 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hot meals, deli sandwiches, salads and soups at a reasonable price.

LADIES AND GENTS SALON FULL SERVICE HAIR AND NAIL SALON

Haircuts Color and Highlights Waxing Services Manicures, Pedicures FiftyForward Rates Available!

615 231-1934 THE GREEN ROOM COFFEE HOUSE Open M-F 7 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Saturdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Organic, fair trade coffees, lattes and much more.

MIDMID-TENN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY JEWELRY SCHOOL silver jewelry lapidary (stone polishing) faceting cold connections wire wrapping Contact John Martin (615) 210-5385 mbdjewelry@aol.com OFFICE HOURS MondayMonday -Friday 8 a.m.— a.m.— 5 p.m.

BUILDING HOURS MondayMonday -Friday 8 – 6 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m.- Noon

Weekly Schedule MONDAY WEDNESDAY 7 a.m. Early Bird Toastmasters 7:307:30-8:30 a.m. Basic Yoga nc 8:458:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc 8:45-9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc 9 a.m.a.m.-noon Quilting Club (9 a.m.-3 p.m. on 9-11:30 a.m. Open Art Room for 4th Mondays) nc Advanced Art 9:30 a.m. Walk with Ease nc 9:30 a.m. Walk with Ease nc 10 a.m. Crochet Club nc 9:309:30-10:30 a.m. Line Dancing nc 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 11 a.m. Program Committee First Monday 12:30 p.m. Bingo nc 10 a.m. Blood Pressure check by Walgreens 1 p.m. Salsa class nc Second and Fourth Mondays nc 10 a.m. Introductory Spanish Class THURSDAY 10:30 a.m. Book Club fourth Friday nc 8:00 a.m. Strength Training nc 8:15 a.m. Walking Club every week. Meet at Opry Mills nc TUESDAY 8:458:00 a.m. Strength Training nc 8:45 -9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc 9:30 a.m. Grief and Loss Group 4th Thursday nc 9-11:30 a.m. Art for Beginners 10:30 a.m. Water aerobics at Music City Sheraton 10 a.m. ROMEO for men only meets at 11 a.m. Red Hat Society second Thursday Cracker Barrel on Stewarts Ferry Pike 2nd Tuesdays nc 10 a.m. Computer Club Third Tuesdays nc 10 a.m. Digital Camera Club Second Tuesdays nc a.m.10 a.m.

-2 p.m. Social Bridge nc 10:30 a.m. Water aerobics at Music City Sheraton 11 a.m. I-Pad/Tablet Class Third Tuesday 1:301:30 -2:30 p.m. Tai Chi nc 4-6 p.m. Texas Hold’em games nc 6:30 p.m. Digital Focus Fourth Tuesdays nc *nc=no charge for members *nc=

FRIDAY 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc 8:30 a.m. Walk with Ease nc 10 a.m. Bridge nc 10 a.m. Bible Study with Davene (4th Friday of each month) nc 11 a.m. Sing-a-long Choir nc 1 p.m. Salsa Class nc

See Lapidary Schedule for complete list of jewelry Classes offered.

We are proud to announce that Rutland Place will be sponsoring our monthly Birthday Party starting in June! If you see Pam from Rutland Place, please give her a big thanks!

*NEW* Events Section **This section will give you ideas of other events happening in our community. If you ever have an event to list, please let Katie know!** Veteran’s Seminar. Thursday, March 7th. This event will be held at McKendree Village. Seminar begins at 2 p.m.

Classical Harp Recital. Sunday, March 17th. The Nashville Harp Society Proudly Presents Principal Harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Located at Woodmont Baptist Church. Recital starts at 2p.m. Event if free. Refreshments will be served.

Community Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday, March 23rd. Visit McKendree Village for a free Easter egg hunt for you and your loved ones! Time is from 1-3 p.m.

Friends of the Center Special thanks to our sponsors for the year: Phillips Robinson Funeral Home Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village • Sysco • Donelson Eye Care • Old Hickory Credit Union • Larry Keeton • Janet Clodfelter, D.D.S. • Darren Jernigan • McKendree Village • RJ Young •

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to the center! This is very important for our funding purposes! Thank you – Staff

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Coffee Talk 9 am Declutter & Organize 9:30 a.m.

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14 “Stop the Shock” with NES 10 am

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28 Seizure Talk 10 am Adv. Council 11:30 am Foot Solutions Birthday 2 p.m.

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