J . L . Tu r n e r C e n t e r May Newsletter FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being, and lifelong learning. May 2014
Letter from the Director Dear Turner Center Members, The FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center is hosting a “Book-a-Planner” interactive outreach program and presentation shared by the Tennessee Dept. of Transportation. This presentation will take place during this month’s potluck which is Wednesday, May 28th at 11:30 a.m. Attendees will be able to share their input via live polling to assist TDOT in making sure the community’s future needs are addressed. By 2040, Tennessee is projected to be the 15th most populous State in the United States. Your help is requested to ensure that the needs of your community are addressed as we look to the future. We hope to see you at this event on the 28th! ~Megan
Getting Out and About The Turner Center is making getting out and about this spring easy to do. We’ve got some great trips this month including the General Jackson Showboat trip, a visit to the Schermerhorn for a
Turner Center member, Linda Black visits with a newborn kid at Noble Springs Dairy Farm on 04/21/14.
Curb Open Rehearsal with the Nashville Symphony, and a Music For Seniors t rip t o Cheekwood— and that is in just one week. Come by and see how the Turner Center and “Turner at Twilight” can get you out and about this Spring!
Performer at the Cherry Blossom Festival trip with “Turner at Twilight” group.
Ask The Social Worker Question for May: Question for March:
By Gretchen Funk, MSW - Program Coordinator, FiftyForward Care Team
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A friend in Charlotte, Tennessee needs helpfwith l egal and inancial