J . L . Tu r n e r C e n t e r September Newsletter FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being, and lifelong learning. September 2014
Letter from the Director Dear Turner Center Members, During the month of September, we are paying homage to the many wonderful men who are members of the Turner Center. We have planned special trips and activities with the interests of these men in mind. Please join us for these special activities and encourage some of your male friends to attend as well! The Bellevue Family YMCA and FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center are hosting a Health Fair on Monday, September 29th from 9:00am12:00pm. We hope that you will join us for this morning to learn more about the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment, speak with local physicians and visit with other agencies who will be in attendance There will be refreshments, giveaways and lots of good information for all who come! ~ Megan
FiftyForward and my retirement by Ron Prater This month we are featuring activities and programming for the men at the Turner Center. We have asked one of our members, Ron Prater, to write an article about why he volunteers and participates in activities at the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center. Thanks, Ron.
On January 1st, 2009 I retired from 40+ years at Marathon Petroleum Company. A few days later I started searching for something to keep me busy in my retirement, as my wife had told me I could not sit at home and watch TV. I had no intention of doing that anyway so my search began. I knew I wanted to volunteer at doing something so my first volunteer position was working at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which I still do to this day. I had been attending Bob Allen's History and Genealogy Group for sometime at
FiftyForward and one day Bob asked me if I would get qualified to drive the FiftyForward van so we could take some group members on field trips. That sounded like fun so I met with Liz Martin, <former Turner Center Director> and got the necessary information and paperwork to become a qualified driving. Thus began my volunteer job of driving the vans for numerous activities sponsored by FiftyForward. I have found this to be not only fun, but to be a great way to meet other seniors and develop a bond of friendship, but also to give back to the community by being involved. I was also asked to be on the Active Older Adults committee, which gives me an opportunity to help plan activities for the center and get more involved in the day to day activities. All in all it has been a great relationship and one I plan to continue for a longtime to come.
Friends Learning In Pairs (FLIP) Help A Child Learn! Volunteer with FLIP— Friends Learning in Pairs Make a difference in the lives of children by tutoring reading and math while developing a special friendship with students in grades K-4. Contact Michele Clark, 860-7180 or mclark@fiftyforward.org for additional information.
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Special Events
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(all events are free unless otherwise indicated)
***NEW*** Walking Groups each week in September: Wednesday from 8:30a.m to 9:30a.m. OR Thursday from 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. Bellevue Caregivers Support Group: Tuesday, September 9 at 1:00p.m. Your-ology Health: Monday, September 15 at 11:30a.m. Fun Friday! Apples to Apples: Friday, September 19 at 11:45a.m. **Reservation Required** Be A (Wo)Man with a Plan: Advanced Directives: Wednesday, September 24 at 10:00a.m. Flu Shot Clinic with Kroger Pharmacy: Thursday, September 25 from 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Supper Club to e Hur Wei: Monday, September 29 at 4:30p.m. TED Talk: Movember: Friday, September 26 at 1:00p.m.
On The Road with Joan—MOTORCOACH September Trip: Sorghum Makin’ Time in Ethridge, Tennessee. WAITING LIST ONLY! Thursday, September 18, 2014. $28 per person (lunch is on your own) October Trip: Autumn Street Fair in McMinnville, Tennessee. Saturday, October 4, 2014. $28 per person (lunch is on your own) October Trip: Old Tennessee Trail in Columbia, Tennessee. Thursday, October 23, 2014. $39 per person (lunch included) November Trip: Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. Saturday, November 8, 2014. $28 per person (lunch is on your own) December Trip: “A Christmas to Remember in Mayberry” in Granville, Tennessee. Wednesday, December 10, 2014. $50 per person (lunch included) WAITING LIST ONLY! Make reservations with Joan Sincerbox at joan.sincerbox@comcast.net or 615-646-0059.
Volunteer Opportunities The Outback Garden Project - A volunteer is needed to help create a “mudflat” to encourage butterflies to visit our garden. Anyone with knowledge to share should contact Jim Horde at yarddigger@comcast.net. A list of needed seeds can be found in the Turner Center lobby. 2014 Fall Silent Auction Envelope Stuffing—Friday, September 5 at 11:00a.m. Join us to stuff envelopes for the 2014 Fall silent auction. Snacks will be provided! 9/11 National Day of Service with RSVP—Thursday, September 11—Middle Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery. We are volunteering to clean up the area inside the cemetery in a single 2-hour shift from 10:00a.m. to Noon. Lunch on your own will follow at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant. We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.—Winston Churchill
NOTICE SOMETHING EXTRA? The FiftyForward Turner Center and the Bellevue Family YMCA have combined forces to schedule events that will benefit us all. Check out the insert in this newsletter to find events that are designed to enrich your life in spirit, mind and body.
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Field Trips POP UP TRIPS!! Signup in the lobby to be the first to hear about these EXCLUSIVE, LAST MINUTE trips each month. Nissan Plant Tour: Thursday, September 4 at 9:45a.m. $8 Country Music Hall of Fame: Tuesday, September 9 at 10:15a.m. $30 Veteran's Cemetery Day of Service: Thursday, September 11 at 9:15a.m. $5 Music For Seniors: Tuesday, September 16 at 11:00a.m. $7 Lunchin’ Around at Gerst Haus: Wednesday, September 17 at 10:30a.m. $6 Chaffin’s Barn: Ain’t Misbehavin’: Thursday, September 18 at 11:15a.m. $19 Lane Motor Museum: Monday, September 22 at 9:15a.m. $12 Nashville Public Library Courtyard Concerts: Tuesday, September 23 at 10:30a.m. $6 Nashville Predators Senior Appreciation Day: Saturday, September 27 at 1:45p.m. $22 Nashville Opera LookIn: La Boheme: Tuesday, September 30 at 5:30p.m. $6
Art One Day: Tuesday, September 30 at 10:30a.m. Pen & Ink Drawing. All supplies will be made available for this class. Only$25!
Groups Gather Round: Meets each Monday in September (except 9/1/14) at 1:00p.m. Amateur Photography Group: Monday, September 8 at 10:00a.m. **NEW DAY*** Sit & Knit: Fridays from 9:30a.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 Creating Memoirs/Storytelling Group: Thursday, September 11 at 1:00p.m. Book and Written Memory Group: Thursday, September 25 at 1:00p.m. This month’s book is My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. Contact Ann at 646-8683. Bellevue History and Genealogy Group: Please see the Bellevue History and Genealogy Newsletter in the Turner Center Lobby for additional details about upcoming speakers and class dates. Friday, September 5: Archaic Shell Sites in the Middle Cumberland with Aaron Deter-Wolf. Friday, September 12: 350 acre Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Park with Steve McDaniel. Thursday, September 18: Turner History at Twilight - Speaker TBD. Friday, September 19: Speaker TBD. Thursday, September 25: Clement Railroad and Hotel Museum in Dickson Friday, September 26: Historic Movie Documentary - "The Battle For Nashville”.
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
Turner at Twilight is geared towards “baby boomers�, but all members age 50+ are welcome! Please pick up a Turner at Twilight newsletter in the Turner Center lobby and see what fun evening/weekend activities we have planned for this month.
Announcements Beginning Spanish Class is coming in October! Sign up today! ONLY $40!! The Turner Center will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day
Members Only Health Fair Monday, September 29 from 9:00a.m. to Noon Come collect information on health and wellness from local businesses in the area.
AND Friday, September 12th for a Staff Retreat
Games Sudoku: Monday, September 8, 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 janemock@comcast.net. 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, September 9 and 23 at 1:00pm. Please bring a snack to share! Bunco Bonanza: Thursday, September 25 at Noon. Please bring a snack to share.