1 Center closed for Labor Day 11 Jewelry Sale at Williamson Medical Center 11 United Way Day of Caring 12 Center closed for Staff Retreat
We are delighted to announce that Tennessean columnist, Mary Hance, will be our featured speaker at Birthday Potluck this month. Better known to most of us as “Ms. Cheap,” Mary has shared saving tips with us since 1994. Reflecting on the past two decades, Mary offered “takeaways from Ms. Cheap after 20 years on the cheap beat,” including: Nothing is a bargain unless you need it. “Cheap” is not a dirty word. Being cheap just to be cheap doesn’t get it.
Join us for more sage advice from Ms. Cheap this September 17th. Lunch is at 11:30, and Mary will speak at noon. The Center provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.
9 Bob Ross Painting Workshop 17 Birthday Potluck Ms. Cheap 18 Trip to Hohenwald 24 Red Hat Society 25 Lunch & Program Medicare 101 30 Flu Shot Clinic
The Beatles weren’t singing about Medicare in 1967, when they recorded “When I’m 64.” Nevertheless, now that we are 64, matters like health care decisions and financial planning have become a huge priority. Our upcoming series of “When I’m 64” seminars approaches these issues head-on. They include: Sept. 25 - Medicare Educational Event with TN State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Oct. 9 - Planning for the Future Brings Peace of Mind with elder law attorney, Barbara Moss Oct. 30 - BINGO hosted by Stacey Clayton, a local senior health insurance broker with HealthTN.com. TBA: SHIP returns to facilitate Medicare enrollment You need not be 64 to learn
children, nieces and nephews — anyone who will find this information helpful.
Did you know that Charlotte almost became Tennessee’s state capitol? The Red Hats will head for the town square in Charlotte this September 24th, where they will tour the court house (the longest working court house in the state), see the historic Presbyterian Church, and stop by an Amish grocery. Of course they’ll have lunch someplace good! The van will leave the center at 10 am. Van fee is $8.
The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald was founded in 1995 and is the nation’s largest habitat refuge developed specifically for African and Asian elephants. It is operated as a true sanctuary and is not open to the public. They do have a Welcome Center, however, where we will enjoy photo exhibits, learn more about their resident elephants, and watch live streaming videos of the elephants in the habitat. Weather permitting, after the Sanctuary, we’ll pick up a to-
go lunch in Hohenwald and head for the nearby Meriwether Lewis Park. We’ll have a picnic in the park, visit the monument at the explorer’s grave and see exhibits in a log cabin near the site of Grinder’s Stand, the inn where he last stayed. The park is on the Natchez Trace Parkway, so we’ll likely take the scenic route along the Sound like fun? Join us! The van will leave the Center at 9:30. Van fee is $9.
CLOSING ANNOUNCEMENTS Sarah
Sept. 1 - The Center will be closed for Labor Day holiday Sept. 12 - The Center will be closed for Staff Retreat Sept. 23-26 - The GYM will be closed to refinish the floors
HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED! The Quilting Group is motivated! In addition to their regular meeting time on first and third Wednesdays between 1 and 3, they have decided to meet every Thursday morning from 9 to 10!
Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) is seeking volunteers 55 and older to tutor elementary school students in reading and math. Tutors spend two hours a week during school hours tutoring at a school near their home. Training, materials and staff support are provided. If you are interested, contact Michele Clark, FLIP coordinator at: 615.860.7180 or mclark@fiftyforward.org. FLIP is a program of RSVP and FiftyForward.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 We launch our “When I’m 64” series with a seminar on Medicare from TN State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). SHIP Coordinator, Shauna Hammonds, will provide essential information about Medicare and answer the most frequently asked questions, including: What is the difference between Medicare Parts A, B. C and D? How do I know which Parts I need? And how do I enroll? Do I need a prescription drug plan? And how can I determine which plan will work best for me? What is the difference between a Medicare Advantage Plan and a Medigap policy? And how can I tell which one I need? How can I compare the different plans and policies to choose the one that makes the most sense for me? This educational event will also be helpful for people already enrolled in Medicare who need to make changes and want to make an informed decision. The beauty of hosting SHIP is that the information they offer is unbiased. As a state agency, SHIP doesn’t work on commission. They are not trying to sell anyone anything.
Walgreens will hold a Flu Shot Clinic at the Center on Tuesday, Sept. 30 from 9:30 until 11 am. When you sign up, please give your Date of Birth and Social Security number to Libby. Walgreens needs this information before the clinic. If they require additional information, Libby will ask you for it.
Williamson County Medical Center is holding its semi-annual jewelry sale this month — and we are going on Thursday, Sept. 11. The van will leave the Center at 9 am. Van fee is $5.
FiftyForward presents Senior Day at the State Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 9. We will not be taking the van , but there will be lots of fun activities to enjoy. 9:40 FAM Clowns 10:00 10:20 Hedrick’s Racing Pigs 10:40 FAM Clowns 11:30 If you plan to go, you might check out the poster on the program table for additional details.
CAN YOU LEGGO OF YOUR LEGOS? We would like to set up a Lego table. Will you please donate any generic pieces or kits left over from your children, grandchildren, or other family members? Thank you very much!
AEROBICS Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Fridays: 8:30 a.m. YOGA Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:45 a.m. Fridays: 9:15 a.m.
BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class! Tuesday, Sept. 9: 1 to 3 pm Instructor: Liz Farar Class fee: $20 members $23 non-members (Cost includes all supplies) QUILTING BEE
POSTURE THERAPY Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30 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 CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP A support group for primary caregivers who would like a safe place to discuss their unique challenges. Friday, Sept. 26 9 am Facilitator: Sylvia Couch BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Every other Thursday at 10 am Sponsor: Willowbrook
Every Thursday morning: 9 to 10 am
WRITING, ETC. A safe place to share your writing, whether poetry or fact or fiction. First and third Thursdays: Sept. 4 and 18 1 to 3 pm. Members: no fee Non-members: $24 per year
FIFTYFORWARD September selection is The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar by Robert Alexander Tuesday, Sept. 16 9 am AT
BIBLE CLASS A study of the Old Testament book of Joshua begins. Class meets second and fourth Tuesdays. Sept. 9 and 23: 9:30 until 11 a.m. Instructor: Frances Greathouse
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.
Library Associate: Betty Kirkeminde 368.3222 Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 to 5 Tuesday: 11 to 7 Pre-School Story Time: Thursdays at 10 Let your child read to a dog! Thursdays at 4 * No programs Thursday, Sept. 25 Sept. 18 at 10 am: The Nashville Ballet presents a one-person version of
Swan Lake
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