College Grove June 2013 newsletter

June 2013 8607 Horton Highway * College Grove, TN 37046

www.fiftyfoward.org

Matching Campaign We have exciting news! Several FiftyForward stakeholders have come together to provide seed dollars for a Challenge Campaign. This means your contribution in support of the College Grove Center will be matched. As a member/supporter, you know first hand our center provides enriching programs and services. You also know operating a center takes financial resources over and above membership fees. Your generosity will help ensure your center programs and services remain available to all who need them. The campaign will run from May 1 through June 30, 2013. A big thanks to those who have already donated to our campaign.

Rummage Sale The Rummage Sale continues through the month of June. Please bring in more items for the sale. We have already raised a couple hundred dollars off items sold. We accept household items, dishes, decorative items, jewelry, tools, craft supplies and holiday decorations.

No furniture, appliances, clothes or broken items.

Wednesday, June 19 , 11 a.m.

Birthday Potluck: Native American Culture, Lunch and Magician We have a full day of fun. First we will join the library for an intergenerational program with GreyWolf Lindsey, a Native American Indian. Lunch will be served at noon. Finally, a magician will wind things up for the day.

The Center provides the main dish, so please bring a covered side dish.

Please note: Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Wednesday, June 12 - Celebrate Spring at Cheekwood FiftyForward Music for Seniors is hosting a concert at Cheekwood Gardens featuring Nashville in Harmony. Free admission and parking for all concert guests. Enjoy wonderful music and see thousands of summer annuals in the garden. Van leaves at 9:15 a.m. Van fee $5.

Red Hat Society, Wednesday, June 26 Travel to downtown Franklin for shopping and touring. We can tour the Lotz House ($9 tour), the Landmark Book Store, and other fun shopping spots. We will have lunch at a nearby restaurant, heard good things about the Boat House.

Van will leave the center at 9:30 a.m. Van fee $4.

Quilting Bee...The center is interested in forming a quilting bee. This is a social time to gather and talk while expressing your artistic capabilities. It would be great to have the group construct a quilt that the center could auction off for a fundraiser. If you would like to participate in the bee please contact the center.

Meeting day and time to be announced.

CLASSEs Tuesday, June 18, 1 - 3 p.m.

Bob Ross Painting Workshop Certified Bob Ross instructor, Liz Farrar, will teach a 2 hour class on 11x14 canvas in oil paint. Easy to follow, step by step instructions and demos for each step. This class is for beginners, yet experienced painters find they learn from it as well. Students should wear old clothes, since it tends to get messy! The cost is $20 and includes all supplies. You will take home a completed oil paint picture at the end of class. Sign up at center or call 368.7093. Non-members $3 fee.

Art Workshop - Tea Cup Bird Feeder Turn an old teacup and saucer or vintage teacup into an easy to make bird feeder.

Made with wires, beads, silverware and other creative decorations.

It will be a 2 day workshop, June dates and times to be announced Cost: $40 members and $55 non members Instructor: Renee LaRose Oil/Water Media Painting 4 week session - Each class includes one on one critiques with attention paid to constructive suggestions in technique, approach, color mixing, and improvement of skills with the instructor.

Class begins Thursday June 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: $60 members and $75 non members; Instructor: Renee LaRose Bible Study Classes on Summer Break The Bible study class meets the second and fourth Tuesday.

Everyone is invited. Facilitator: Frances Greathouse Computer Class If you have a laptop, you may bring it to class.

Pay as you go, $6 per class.

Instructor: David Harmon Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Wi-Fi is available at the center. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. M – F. Preserving Family Stories on the Computer Classes currently suspended until further notice Learn new ways to start creating a variety of unique personalized items of your memories with projects inside Heritage Makers Studio. We have a multitude of projects you can create for your home, family and friends that will be treasured for years to come. It is all done on any internet connected computer...no fuss, no mess...at home or anywhere you choose. Give it a try and you'll be creating your own in no time!! $6 per class History and Genealogy The History & Genealogy Group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 1 p.m.

Please call the center first to confirm class meeting.

Facilitator: Carolyn Smotherman

H.O.T.T. Fitness This class is a mixture of Zumba Gold routines, light weights, kick boxing, floor exercises (for strengthening and toning) and of course a great stretch segment.

Class fees are $3 for members and $5 non members Class times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Instructor: Gineille Sabilino Zumba Gold This class is perfect for those just starting their fitness journey. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly and fun with easy to follow invigorating moves. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Class fees are $3 members and $5 non members Instructor: Gineille Sabilino certified Zumba instructor Yogalates Yoga poses, combined with Mat Pilates exercises to help improve balance, flexibility and a full body workout for all levels and body styles.

Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Class fees are $3 members and $5 non members. Instructor: Gineille Sabilino Line Dancing Learn the latest and hottest new line dances Friday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. You will have a great time while you feel the benefits of a cardio workout.

Center members, Sam and Shirley Kirtley, are great instructors and line dance enthusiasts. No fee.Cathy Smotherman assistant instructor and researcher.

An intermediate line dance class has been added on Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Blood Pressure Checks Every other Thursday at 10 a.m. blood pressure checks by Willowbrook.

Massages Wednesdays by appointment June 5, 12, 19 and 26 Licensed Massage Therapist, Kathy McFarlane, has years of experience serving mature adults with a gentle touch. Cost: $45 mbrs. $60 non-members Writer’s Group Writing, Etc. is for people who love and appreciate the written word whether it is poetry or prose, fact or fiction. The group is open to published writers, beginners, and those who are at any point in between. Gentle critiques are given if requested. Come write with us every first and third Thursday of each month.

June 6 and 20, 1 – 3 p.m. Free for members. Non members fee $24 a year.

Hand Work Group The group continues to meet every Thursday at 10 a.m. to knit, crochet, construct quilt pieces, tat, cross stitch and other types of hand work. A great time to visit with others while working on individual projects. New participants are welcome.

Mentoring and tutoring available. No fee.

FiftyForward College Grove Book Discussion Group The book discussion group meets June 18 at 9 a.m. to discuss Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly. New members are always welcome.

Mission Statement: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50 + by providing pathways to health, well being and lifelong learning.

Canasta – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 – 3 p.m.

Bridge – Mondays, 10 – 2:30 p.m.

Poker - Weds, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo, and other games daily The center now has a corn hole game if you are interested in playing.

College Grove Community Library 368-3222 Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde Hours: M,W,R,F 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Summer Programs Weds at 11 a.m.

FiftyForward College Grove Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Center Director: Sarah Stephens Program Director/Newsletter Editor: Sarah Stephens Program Associate: Pat Connelly Williamson County FLIP Coordinator: 615.376.4332 Phone: 368.7093 Fax: 368.7935 Email: sstephens@fiftyforward.org FiftyForward College Grove 8607 Horton Highway P.O. Box 223 College Grove, TN 37046 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

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