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.
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Special Events
(all events are free unless otherwise indicated)
*CE—American Diabetes Association: Wednesday, November 5 at Noon. Snacks provided! Bob Ross Painting Class: Thursday, November 6 at 9:30a.m. $25 includes all supplies! *CE—Senior Helpers Memory Screening: Thursday, November 6 from 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Meals On Wheels: Do I Qualify? Can I help? : Friday, November 7 at 10:30a.m. NPT Aging Matters Screening and Discussion: Wednesday, November 12 at 12:30p.m. Snacks will be provided. Mindfulness Meditation: Monday, November 17 at 10:30a.m. Supper Club at the Jonathan’s Grille: Monday, November 17 at 4:30p.m. *CE—Parthenon Volunteer Presentation: Tuesday, November 18 at 10:00a.m. Thanksgiving Luncheon: Wednesday, November 19 at 11:30a.m. $8 plus bring a dessert to share. Fun Friday! Scrabble: Friday, November 21 at 11:45a.m. Lunch provided with reservation.
On The Road with Joan—MOTORCOACH No trips in January & February due to uncertainty of weather conditions. Stayed tuned for additional information about trips beginning in March of 2015. For any questions, contact Joan Sincerbox at joan.sincerbox@comcast.net or 615-646-0059.
Don’t miss out on the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! Wednesday, November 19th at 11:30a.m. Tickets are $8 and you will be gobbling up turkey, dressing, veggies and sweet potatoes. Please bring a dessert to share.
Open Enrollment Opportunities Medicare Open Enrollment period is October 15, 2014 through December 7, 2014. The following organizations will be here to answer your Open Enrollment questions during this period:
Tennessee Supplemental Health Insurance Program: Tuesday, November 4 from 9:00a.m. to 2:45p.m. Appointment required. Independent Insurance Consultant Kevin Fincham: Mondays from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Appointment required. Humana:
Thursday, November 13 at 10:00a.m. Thursday, December 4 at 1:00p.m.
Cigna/Healthspring: Tuesday, November 11 at 10:00a.m. or 2:00p.m. ***ALL OPEN ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE COMMUNITY EVENTS***
Art One Day: Thursday, November 13 from 10:30a.m. to 1:30p.m. We will be creating Art with Texture. $25 includes all supplies!
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Field Trips 9/11 Day of Service Trip (rescheduled): Tuesday, November 4 at 9:15a.m. $5
Lunchin’ Around at Phat Bites: Tuesday, November 11 at 10:30a.m. $7
Christmas Village Shopping Trip: Friday, November 14 at 9:00a.m. $12
Viva la Diva Walk/Volunteer: Saturday, November 15 at 6:45 a.m. $3
Music for Seniors Trip: Thursday, November 20 at 11:00a.m. $7
Lebanon Outlet Mall Shopping Trip: Tuesday, November 25 at 9:15a.m. $8
What is a Community Event? A Community Event is an event that takes place at the Turner Center that is open to the public. Moving forward, each monthly newsletter will designate certain events as Community Events. You will recognize these events when you see the CE in front of them. Anyone from the community is welcome to attend even if they are not a member of the Bellevue Family YMCA and the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center. Since we are reminding everyone of our membership policy this month, you should also know that you may bring a guest to any event utilizing the YMCA’s guest policy. Please check in any guests with the YMCA front desk staff.
Groups Amateur Photography Group: Monday, November 3 at 10:00a.m. Sit & Knit: Fridays from 9:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Contact Mary Lou at mlpierce@bellsouth.net Line Dance: Beginner’s Class Wednesdays at 1:00p.m. Intermediate/Advanced class each Friday at 10:30a.m. Contact Louise at lgoodman00@comcast.net
Walking Groups each week in November: Wednesday from 8:00a.m to 9:00a.m. OR Thursday from 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. See details at the center. Creating Memoirs/Storytelling Group: Will reconvene in January 2015. Book and Written Memory Group: No meeting in November. The next meeting is Thursday, December 4th. Contact Ann at 646-8683. Bellevue History and Genealogy Group: Each Friday at 9:00a.m. November 7: BELL Victory Garden Dedication (behind Bellevue Middle School). November 14: Speaker to be confirmed. November 21: Brian Tibbs with Historic Nashville, Inc. November 28: NO MEETING - Friday after Thanksgiving.
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center 8101 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37221 Phone: 615-646-9622 Fax: 615-673-8729 AOA Hotline: 615-743-6222 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
Announcements The Turner Center will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. An abbreviated Active Older Adult exercise class schedule will be available on Friday, November 28th.
Turner at Twilight is geared towards “baby boomers”, but all members age 50+ are welcome! Please look at the insert in this newsletter and see what fun evening/weekend activities we have planned for this month.
SHOP FOR A CAUSE
2014 Fall Marketfest/ Silent Auction Monday, November 10 — Wednesday, November 12 from 7:00am-7:00pm & Saturday, November 15 from 8:00am-4:00pm Silent Auction dates are Monday, November 10—Monday, November 17. Do some early Christmas shopping with us and support your FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center & Bellevue Family YMCA (Community Event)
Games Sudoku: Monday, November 3 from 10:30a.m.-Noon. Contact Howard at hnphorn@aol.com. Mah-Jongg: Tuesdays, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Contact Jane at 218-7647 or janemock57@gmail.com. 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. Cribbage Crew: Tuesday, November 11 and 25 at 1:00pm. Please bring a snack to share! Bunco Bonanza: Thursday, November 25 at Noon. Please bring a snack to share!