J. L. Turner Center
March Newsletter FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being, and lifelong learning. March 2014
Letter from the Director Dear Turner Center Members, Spring is almost here and we have some great things planned to enjoy the warmer weather that is around the corner. The Turner Center will be asking members for their feedback in our program survey that we are administering in March. We want to hear from you with your ideas for classes, trips and programs that you would like to see at the center. The survey will be available in the Turner Center lobby during our regular business hours, Monday - Friday from 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. Please turn your completed survey in to an Ambassador or FiftyForward staff member. The survey results will help guide programming for the coming months. Thank you for your valuable feedback. Fondly, Megan
Turner At Twilight Beginning in April, The FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center is expanding its hours to include some evenings and weekends. We are scheduling social, educational and recreational programs geared toward the Baby Boomer population.
Here’s the skinny! Wednesday, March 26 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Turner at Twilight Open House. Please join us at our inaugural There will be food, event to launch this new, fab entertainment, information, program! It’ll be a righteous time a raffle and demonstrations so dust off your saddle shoes and at this preview party! groovy threads and cruise on down to this happening scene.
Upcoming Art Classes/Events Over the past few months, the Turner Center has introduced several new art offerings including: Beginning Drawing, Intermediate Drawing, Introduction to Acrylics, and a variety of arts and crafts projects in a bimonthly class we are calling "Crafting with Candace." In addition to these classes, we are continuing to develop new and innovative art programs which will begin in the coming months. In March, returning art instructor Marie Wells will be teaching Beginning Watercolor and Sumi/Chinese Painting. We will also be launching "Art One Day," which is a one day workshop for those of you who have said “I’m going to try that one day”. This month’s project is a Mixed Media/Collage; we will provide supplies, but you can bring a sentimental photo or object that you
Students enjoying the Introduction to Acrylics class taught by Candace Waligora.
would like to incorporate into your design and it’s just $25! Additionally, the Bob Ross painting class will return in April along with another opportunity for you to participate in a Beginning Drawing class and a "Crafting with Candace" offering featuring a lace jewelry project. Stop by the center to sign up and develop your creative side this Spring!
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Special Events
(all events are free unless otherwise indicated.)
Gather Round Literature Group: Mondays in March from 1:00p.m.—2:30p.m. H&R Block Tax Tips Presentation: Wednesday, March 5 at 10:30a.m. Creating Memoirs with Bob Allen: Thursday, March 6 at 1:00p.m. This is a 5 week class. The cost is $15 for new members; $10 for returning members. Beginning Mah-Jongg: 6-week class beginning Tuesday, March 11 at 10:00a.m. $14 for the book. Bellevue Caregivers Support Group: Tuesday, March 11 at 1:00p.m. Sleep Disorders Presentation w/Williamson Medical Center: Friday, March 14 at 11:30a.m. Alzheimer’s Association Presentation: “The Basics”: Tuesday, March 18 at 10:30a.m. Mah-Jongg Strategy Class: Tuesday, March 18 at 1:30a.m. Potluck/Senior Brain Games Trivia Challenge: Thursday, March 20 at 11:30a.m. Basic Wills, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Care Plans & Financial Planning: Thursday, March 20 from 8-5; call for an appointment. Basic Wills;$25 Powers of Attorney; $25 Advanced Care Plans; $10 Healthy Habits w/Beth ”Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right”: Monday, March 24 at 10:30a.m. Election Commission Employment Opportunity: Monday, March 31 at 10:30a.m.
Ask The Social Worker By Gretchen Funk, MSW Program Coordinator, FiftyForward Care Team
Question for March: A friend in Charlotte, Tennessee needs help with doctor's bills, medicine and rent. She is very ill and can't work anymore. She is also on oxygen and is in need of a lot of help. What resources are available to help her?"
Wherever you live in the United States, there are resources for older adults. Every area of the country corresponds to an Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) which provides
information about resources for people 60 years of age and older. You can search online for the AAAD which serves your county. The Eldercare Locator (eldercare.gov, 1-800-6771116) provides information about local resources for older adults. To your question, Charlotte is in Dickson County, TN and falls under the Greater Nashville AAAD (website:gnrcaaad.org). Their number is (615) 255-1010. Charlotte does not have an agency like FiftyForward, but help for your friend might be available through: Highland Rim Economic Corporation (615-441-1153), Dickson County Help Center (615-441-0076) or other resources suggested by the AAAD. For more information, call FiftyForward's Living at Home program at (615) 743-3416.
On The Road with Joan—MOTORCOACH April Trip: World’s Biggest Fish Fry in Paris, TN. Saturday, April 26, 2014. $27 per person May Trip: Spring Music & Arts Festival in Historic Rugby, TN. Saturday, May 17, 2014. $30 per person
Contact Joan Sincerbox at 646-0059 for reservations.
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Field Trips ♦
Nashville Food Project: Tuesday, March 4 at 9:15a.m.$5 ♦ ♦
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Dog Show Trip: Thursday, March 6 at 9:15a.m. $7 Mystery Trip: Monday, March 10 at 9:45a.m. $15
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Lunchin’ Around: Burger Republic: Wednesday, March 12 at 10:45a.m. $6
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Music for Seniors “Nashville Ballet”: Thursday, March 13 at 12:00p.m. $3
Bellevue History & Genealogy: Customs House: Thursday, March 20 at 9:45 a.m. $5 ♦ ♦
Supper Club to Applebee’s: Monday, March 24 at 4:30p.m. On your own
NPT Community Theater “Medora”: Wednesday, March 26 at 10:45a.m. $5 ♦
Southern Women’s Show: Thursday, March 27 at 9:00a.m.$15 ♦ Groups
Book and Written Memory Group: In March we are reading “Delta Wedding” by Eudora Welty. Thursday, March 27 at 1:00p.m. Contact Ann at 646-8683. Line Dance: Beginner’s class each Wednesday at 1:00p.m. Intermediate/Advanced class each Friday at 10:30a.m. Contact Louise at lgoodman00@comcast.net. Quilting: Fridays, 11:15a.m.—3p.m. Contact Eva, at evacrsy@hotmail.com. Sit & Knit: Tuesdays at 9:30a.m.-11:30a.m. Contact Mary Lou at mlpierce@bellsouth.net. Bellevue History and Genealogy Group: Fridays in March at 9:00a.m. Friday, March 7: Nashville's New Deal Architecture with Dr. Tara Mielnek, Metro Historical Commission. Friday, March 14: Lawrenceburg’s Hidden Secret: WWII German POW Camp w/ Kathy Gandy. Friday, March 21: Victoria’s Children, Nobility in the Victorian Age with Ken Fieth, Director of Metro Archives. Friday, March 28: Native American Clans in the late 1700s/early 1800s with Dr. Natalie Inman, Cumberland University.
Arts and Crafts Beginning Watercolor: 6-week class with Marie Wells. Thursday, March 6 from 10a.m.-Noon. The cost of this class is $45 with supplies included. Sumi/Chinese Painting: 6-week class with Marie Wells. Thursday, March 6 from 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.. The cost of this class is $45 with supplies included. Art One Day Workshop: Mixed Media/Collage: Friday, March 28 at 10:30a.m.—1:30p.m. Come by the center to see samples. Only $25 with supplies included in this cost! Monthly Open Studio Time: Wednesday, March 12 from 2:00p.m.—4:00p.m. Bring your art project and we will provide a quiet, creative space in which you can work. $3 fee.
Announcements →AARP Tax Assistance Program for low to moderate income individuals. Call FiftyForward for an appointment today.
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center 8101 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37221 Phone: 615-646-9622 Fax: 615-673-8729 Website: www.fiftyforward.org www.facebook.com/FiftyForwardJLTurnerCenter E-mail: Megan Roller, Center Director, mroller@fiftyforward.org Nicole Longuevan, Program and Volunteer Manager, nlonguevan@fiftyforward.org Candace Waligora, Program Coordinator, cwaligora@fiftyforward.org Joan Sincerbox, On the Road with Joan Travel Coordinator, joansincerbox@comcast.net or (615) 646-0059
→Blood Pressure checks are available any time in the Turner Center lobby.
Volunteer Opportunities March Turner Center Volunteer Opportunities: ♦
Silent Auction Mailing: 3/4/14 10:30a.m.—12:00p.m.
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Bingo Caller: 3/19/14 Noon—2:15p.m.
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Monthly Potluck Assistance: 3/20/14 10:30a.m.—Noon
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FiftyForward RSVP offers both Turner Center, Bellevue area, and Nashville area volunteer opportunities. Call Liane Proctor at 743-3426 or lproctor@fiftyforward.org.
Fun Friday Host: 3/21/14 11:30a.m.—2:30p.m.
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Outback Project Help: Thursdays 9:00a.m.—11:00a.m.
Games Sudoku: Monday, March 3, 10:30a.m.-Noon. Contact Howard at hnphorn@aol.com. Bingo MOVES to Wednesdays!: Wednesday, March 19 at Noon. Sensational Scrabble: Friday, March 7 from 12:30—2:00pm. Bring a snack to share. Bunco Bonanza: Tuesday, March 25 at Noon. Please bring a snack to share with the group. Mah-Jongg: Tuesdays, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Contact Jane at 218-7647 or janemock@comcast.net. Bridge: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11:45a.m.-3p.m. Contact Ed at 646-9202. Canasta Players: Tuesdays, 9:30a.m-3p.m. Contact Sharon at sharonreesor@bellsouth.net. Billiards: Tuesday, March 11 and 25, 1:30p.m.—3p.m. Fun Friday!: Friday, March 21 at 11:45a.m. This month we are playing Mexican Train Dominoes. Lunch provided by Chaffin’s Barn for those who RSVP. Bring your dominoes!