BIRTHDAY POTLUCK: KELLEY SHANNON ON RESTORING MOVEMENT 8 Senior Health Fair at The Factory
14 Computer Class Shopping & Selling on the Internet 15 Lunch & Program Salute to Mothers 16 The Iris Farm 19 Nashville Zoo
21 Birthday Potluck Kelley Shannon 22 Lunch & Program TDOT 26 Center Closed for Memorial Holiday 28 Red Hat Society
29 Lunch & Program Sleep Disorders
The first time we crossed paths with fitness instructor Kelley Shannon — literally, in the lobby of our building — we found a whole lot more than an aerobics and yoga teacher. Kelley is also a certified Posture Alignment Specialist. At Nashville Neuromuscular Center, she uses posture therapy to help people reduce pain and restore movement. Beyond training and experience, Kelley brings a passion to her work. Through her fitness classes, or just in
conversation, it is apparent that Kelley’s ultimate goal is to help people. At Birthday Potluck this month, Kelley will speak to us about how Posture Therapy can help us reduce pain and restore movement. She will also lead us in a few exercises — but don’t worry, nothing strenuous after the meal! Join us on Wed., May 21. Lunch is at 11:30, and Kelley’s presentation will begin at noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
We tip our hats to the Tennessee state flower this month with a trip to Iris City Gardens in Primm Springs. They grow more than 1,300 different plants, including over 900 iris, 250 daylilies and 130 peonies, as well as many other perennials. This should be a great springtime trip for anyone who loves flowers. We’ll stop in Leiper’s Fork for lunch after touring the gardens. The van will leave the Center at 9. Van fee is $8.
RED HAT SOCIETY ON “THE AVENUE” MAY 28 A day of shopping is in store for Red Hatters this month, when they head to The Avenue in Murfreesboro. It’s described as an “open-air, pedestrian-friendly shopping destination,” and features premiere national retailers, select local merchants and specialty restaurants. Wear your comfortable shoes and plan on a great day of walking, looking and lunching! The van will leave the Center at 9:30. Van fee will be $6.
Monday, May 19, is Cigna HealthSpring’s Senior Day at the Nashville Zoo. All seniors (65+) receive free admission. They say it’s a “totally wild experience.” So let’s go! Plan on a good deal of walking and wear supportive shoes. A sun hat may not be a bad idea. The van will leave the Center at 9. Van fee is $7.
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Instructor Courtney Morgan returns this month with a 90-minute workshop on Wednesday, May 14, from 10:30 to 12. Bring your laptops and tablets to learn: how to buy and sell on eBay how to use Paypal other sites to find deals This workshop is free to members and $5 for non-members. Please sign up.
COMING IN JUNE: POSTURE THERAPY CLASSES FROM KELLEY If you recognize a need for ex- you, or maybe they require moveercise and motion, but aerobics and ments that you just don’t do anyyoga are a little too strenuous for more — then you are exactly who this class is for! Because we have a little leftover grant money, the Center is able to offer posture therapy classes from Kelly for the five Mondays in June. She will lead us in exercise routines designed to restore movement. Many of the exercises will be from a seated position in a chair.
They will all be gentle and pretty much within everyone’s range of fun of a group exercise experience! Be sure and join us for Birthday Potluck this month, when Kelley will tell us about Posture Therapy — and give us a little “taste.” Classes will be from 10:30 to 11 in the cafeteria. This series is free to members, and $3 per class for non-members.
THURSDAY, MAY 15 A SALUTE TO OUR MOTHERS Many of our mothers are gone now - but we would still like to honor them. Bring one of your mother’s cookbooks, aprons, or photographs, and share a favorite story about her. We will set up a display table May 1 for what ever treasure you bring in.
THURSDAY, MAY 22 TDOT is developing its next long-range transportation plan — and it wants your feedback. Representatives will be here with interactive “clickers” that will allow us to respond to their questions individually, but at the same time. This will be our opportunity to offer input as TDOT makes long-term funding and policy decisions about transportation investments throughout our state.
Once again, an anonymous donor has provided “seed dollars” to match all donations made to FiftyForward before June 30! As a member, you know our Center provides enriching programs and services, and that operating a Center takes financial resources over and above membership fees. Your generosity will help keep Center programs and services available to all who need them. We hope you will make a contribution today. And remember: Your donation - if made before June 30 - will be matched!
THURSDAY, MAY 29 Twan Lansden, director of Cardiopulmonary Services at Williamson Medical Center, will discuss sleeping disorders and common symptoms, along with diagnosis and treatment options.
Volunteers from Deloitte will join us on Thursday, June 5, from 10 to 2, to work one-on-one with members providing technology guidance on the following topics and devices: cell phones digital cameras iPads e-book readers safety tips for social networking identity theft fraud and online scams viruses, spyware Bring your gizmos and questions!
Williamson County’s Senior Health Fair is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, at the Factory. As in previous years, there is no charge for this event to seniors. Lunch will be provided, vendors will be on-site with free health screenings, and there will be door prizes. We can look forward to fun activities, great local entertainment and a lively hour of Bingo. The van will leave the Center at 9:30. Van fee is $5.
AEROBICS Mondays & Wednesdays 9 a.m. YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays 9:45 a.m. Instructor: Kelley Shannon Members: $3 per class Non-members: $5 per class
MASSAGE Licensed Massage Therapist, Kathy McFarlane has years of experience serving mature adults. 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 to 11:30 Dance Instructors: Sam and Shirley Kirtley Assistant Instructor: Cathy Smotherman
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, May 13: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar Class fee: $20 members $23 non-members (Cost includes all supplies) QUILTING BEE Meets first and third Wednesdays. May 7 and 21 1 to 3 pm
WRITING, ETC. A safe place to share your writing, whether poetry or First and third Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee
May selection is The Shoemaker’s W ife by Adriana Trigiani. New members welcome! Tuesday, May 20 9 am
BIBLE CLASS A study of Jude this month. Second and fourth Tuesdays from 9:30 until 11 a.m. Instructor: Frances Greathouse CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for primary caregivers. Friday, May 23 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Every other Thursday at 10 am Sponsor: Willowbrook
INTERNET SHOPPING & SELLING Wednesday, May 14 10:30 to noon Instructor: Courtney Morgan Non-members: $5 per class. Please sign up.
FUN & GAMES CANASTA Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm BRIDGE Mondays: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm POKER Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo and other games daily.
COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY LIBRARY Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 Tuesday: 11 to 7 Preschool Storytime Thursdays at 10 Home School Program May 9 at 1 Summer Library Program Wed., May 28 at 11 Animal Appetite’s Live Animal Show!
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