3 Dulcimer Class 5 Lunch & Program “Sane Funny Faith” Ramon Presson 10 Bob Ross Painting Workshop 12 Lunch & Program Veterans Benefits 13
18 Birthday Potluck Tribute to Black History 24 Daytrip: Larry’s Country Diner!
25 Red Hats TBA 27 Caregivers Support Group
We will honor Black History Marie Ogilvie and Minister this month with a focus on the UnderPamela Cotton will close our tribute ground Railroad. with a selection of black spirituals. Storyteller If you were here for Mary Lou Wilson February Potluck last year, will begin the proyou will remember gram with some Dillard’s outstanding perbackground on the formance of Sojourner Underground RailTruth, as well as the music road, as well as stofrom Marie and Minister ries of how it Pamela — and you will worked. look forward to this event Kathryn with anticipation! Dillard will follow Make plans to join HARRIET TUBMAN with a monologue of us this February 18th. Harriet Tubman, the 19th Century abo- Lunch is at 11:30, and the program will litionist who is perhaps the most well- begin about noon. known among the Underground RailThe Center provides the main road’s “conductors.” course. Please bring a side dish.
Birth Announcement Caroline Anne Stephens
Born: Dec. 26, 2014 5 lbs., 15 oz. ♦ 19¼ inches
The Red Hat Society will likely have a short outing the fourth Wednesday in February, however, their plans had not been finalized when this newsletter went to print. We will post a sign-up sheet as soon as a decision has been made. If you have any questions, please call the Center.
Sylvia Couch will lead an oil painting workshop on Friday, Feb. 13. Participants will paint a still life subject, and the class will focus on the study of value, edges and color. The workshop is at the Intermediate level, meaning that you don’t need to be an accomplished
artist to participate. However, the class will assume that you have some knowledge of the medium. Participants will need to bring the following supplies: Brushes - 1 flat & 1 round sable 1 flat bristle Canvas - 14 x 16, cheap
Turpentine - deodorized The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 13. Students will complete their painting in about three hours. The fee is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. It might be a good idea to bring a snack or light sack lunch.
FEB 24: TAPING OF LARRY’S COUNTRY DINER At long last, we return to North Star Studios in Nashville on Tues., Feb. 24, for a taping of the RFD-TV show, Larry’s Country Diner. Yippee!! We’ve received a list of guidelines that we’ll need to follow at the taping. Simple things like “turn your cell phone off” and “no photographs during the taping.” We will review all of them before we leave that morning.
The main things you need to remember for now are: The studio is chilly. Bring a sweater or jacket. They will serve food during the taping and it will be whatever the caterer has prepared for the day. There are seven seats available. We need to fill every spot because our contact did us a favor to get them for us. (There is a huge
CURIOUS ABOUT YOGA? DVDS ARE AVAILABLE A friend of the Center has donated a collection of Yoga DVDs, and we have placed them on the bookshelf in the front room. We use the honor system with most of the materials on this shelf. If you are curious about Yoga, or would just like to try practicing it at home on your own, please feel free to borrow.
waiting list to these tapings.) We will have space for alternate names on the sign-up sheet, in case someone cancels. The van will leave the Center at 9:30. Van fee is $9. NOTE: If you sign up, we will call you on Mon., Feb. 23, to confirm that you are going. If we cannot confirm, we must begin calling the list of alternates.
The January Dulcimer Class, led by Clara Vaughn — as well as Dominoes with Mark Stewart — proved to be nice additions to the Center’s programming. Both groups will continue in February, with Dominoes every week. Come & learn how to play! FIRST TUESDAY DULCIMER CLASS Feb. 3 at 9:30 Instructor: Clara Vaughn Members $2 Non-members $5 FRIDAY DOMINOES Meets Friday mornings at 10:30 Bring a sack lunch!
We met Donna at our January Potluck and welcome her as our new Tuesday Massage Therapist. Kathy McFarlane will continue to offer massage on Wednesdays. Ramon Presson is a family therapist, an author, and an ordained minister. He also writes a column for the Williamson Herald, and the word is that he could be a standup comedian if he set his mind to it. This is sure to be an uplifting program - with the perfect blend of humor.
Lee Orman helps veterans (and their dependents, spouses and widows) obtain veterans benefits. He will discuss a range of benefits, including: for veterans with service connected disabilities pension for veterans and widows treatment at VA Medical Centers Tennessee State Veterans Cemeteries Though we plan our “When I’m 64” programs with people who are approaching retirement in mind, experience has shown them to be helpful for those already retired. You never know what you might learn. Bring your questions!
FREE TAX PREP Volunteers from United Way will be here to prepare taxes on Thursday mornings, beginning Feb. 5. People with household incomes of $60,000 or less qualify for this assistance. What you need to bring: Photo ID Social Security cards or TAX ID cards Voided check Daycare receipt Healthcare Statement Spouse Call 615.830.7940 to make an appointment.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the event that Williamson County Schools are closed due to inclement weather:
the Center will open two hours late, at 10 a.m. all trips and programs with instructors (like fitness, Bible, and art) will be cancelled. informal Center activities (like card playing) will be a matter of discretion.
Be safe. When in doubt, call the Center: 368.7093
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.
INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP Bring your supplies (see list on Page 2) Friday, Feb. 13: 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch Class fee: $5 members $10 non-members BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, Feb. 10: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar Class fee: $20 members $23 non-members
Instructor: Kelley Shannon Members: $3 per class Non-members: $5 per class
QUILTING BEE First & third Wednesdays: Feb. 4 & 18 1 to 3 pm Every Thursday morning: 9 to 10 am
MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapists serving seniors with a gentle touch.
FIRST TUESDAY DULCIMER CLASS Tuesday, Feb. 3 9:30 am Instructor: Clara Vaughn Class fee: $2 members $5 non-members
Donna Jensen Tuesdays by appointment
Kathy McFarlane Wednesdays by appointment Members: $45 Non-members: $60 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 CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for primary caregivers to discuss their unique challenges. Fourth Friday Feb. 27 at 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Every other Thursday at 10 am Sponsor: Willowbrook
WRITING, ETC.
First and third Thursdays: Feb. 5 & 19 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $24 per year
February selection: A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway Third Tuesdays: Feb. 17 9:00 am
BIBLE CLASS Instructor: Frances Greathouse
FUN & GAMES BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm DOMINOES Fridays at 10:30 POKER Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm
Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 Tuesday: 11 to 7
Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
Pre-School Story Time Thursdays at 10 Home School Group Fri., Feb. 13 at 2
It is the mission of FiftyForward to enrich the lives of adults 50 and over by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
Phone: 368.7093 or 368.7278 Fax: 368.7935 Email: sstephens@fiftyforward.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 3 pm Center Director: Sarah Stephens Program Director/Newsletter Editor: Libby C. Beeson Program Associate: Pat Connelly Williamson County FLIP Coordinator: 615.376.4332 Williamson County Care Manager: Jennifer Broadrick/376.4334 FIFTYFORWARD COLLEGE GROVE 8607 Horton Highway P.O. Box 223 College Grove, TN 37046 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED