J . L . Tu r n e r C e n t e r November Newsletter FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being, and lifelong learning. November 2014
Letter from the Director Dear Turner Center Members, As a reminder, all individuals attending FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center events including trips, classes and programs must be a Bellevue Family YMCA member. The Bellevue Family YMCA/FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center is and has always been a member-based facility. Any member of the Bellevue Family YMCA, over the age of 50, is also a member of the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center and is entitled to participate in a multitude of events and activities planned for active older adults as well as in YMCA activities. Please have your membership card ready when you enter the building so that you can be scanned in by a YMCA staff person. Thank you for your cooperation! ~ Megan
How One Member Gives Back to the Center Ed Neal, volunteer facilitator for the Bridge group that meets each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Turner Center, recently sat down with the staff to discuss why he gives so much of his time, talent and treasure to others.
lies in helping improve the quality of life of senior citizens. I know the importance of keeping your mind active as you age. I encourage people outside of my FiftyForward circle of influence by inviting them into my home to learn bridge and teaching bridge lessons at other social clubs.
Q: How did you first get involved with the Turner Center? Br idge lessons were given here at the center when it first opened. When the lessons ended, there was a group that wanted to continue to play. I volunteered or was “drafted” as the second coordinator in 2008 and became an instructor in 2011.
Q: How would you encourage others to be involved? One of the pr oblems I see as far as a lot of senior citizens and a problem that I had some years ago, we don’t see the value of exercise. I started out only wanting to play bridge, but I had bone spurs. A friend invited me to an exercise class. The problem is communicating the information to people who will make use of it.
Q: What motivates you to be involved with FiftyForward and the Turner Center? My inter est
Thank you, Ed, for sharing your insight and for encouraging others to get involved!
Viva la Diva, November 15, 2014 FiftyForward is proud to present the 4th Annual Viva la Diva Run on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Nissan North America campus in Cool Springs. This cross-generational event celebrates and supports health, wellness and safety programs for girls and women of all ages. We encourage men and boys to run in support of the women in their lives! See information in the lobby about how you can walk in this event or volunteer with the Turner Center group!
Monies raised from this event go to support the operations of our seven lifelong learning centers throughout Davidson and Williamson Counties. FiftyForward also provides services to homebound and frail seniors, offers a wide variety of community volunteer opportunities, operates FiftyForward Travel and hosts a performing arts program and Senior Center for the Arts.