A Publication of the Bellevue Family YMCA FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Our mission: FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.
New Center Phone #: 615-622-3040 8101 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221
The Turner Times
There’s an event, program, and trip for everyone at the Turner Center. Each month we have something new and exciting. Check out some of our favorite memories from July. Then see how you can join the fun by taking a look at all we have planned for August! Our Transportation Group enjoyed a puppy visit thanks to member, Judy Allen, who regularly volunteers at the Nashville Humane Association.
Connect with Us www.fiftyforward.org www.facebook.com/ FiftyForwardJLTurnerCenter Twitter: @FF_Turner Center Director Derek Stogner dstogner@fiftyforward.org
We had a lot of fun touring the Fox 17 News & Hippie Radio Stations with Derek. The new FiftyForward vans were unveiled and some of our members are featured. You may see Chauncey Yano, Bonnie Wood, and Kate Mckeon next time you’re on the road!
Program Director Hannah Lee hlee@fiftyforward.org
FiftyForward J. L. Turner is located inside the Bellevue Family YMCA Y Members 50+ are automatically eligible to participate in FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Activities
August 2017
And of course we always have a lot of fun on our game days. Check out our Bunco group decked out for their luau party last month. Then join them this month or check out Fun Friday to play Pictionary.
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GET EXCITED! Special Events & Trips Events at the Center: • • • • • • •
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Service Project: Wednesday, August 2nd • Make back to school bags for teachers at Ross ELC (10:00am—Zelle/West) Bunco Bonanza Beach Party: Thursday, August 3rd • Bring a dish to share, play Bunco & win prizes! (Noon—Activity Room) TED Talk & Presentation: Tuesday, August 8th • Finding Your Purpose led by Robin Johnson (10:00am—Brown/Davis) Fun Friday: Friday, August 18th • Pictionary, refreshments provided by Edward Jones (1:00pm—Zelle/West) Friday Flicks: Friday, August 25th • La La Land, free drinks & popcorn (1:00pm—Zelle/West) Victory Over Crime Overview: Monday, August 28th • Learn the various ways VOC can help victims (10:00am — Zelle/West) Walmart Health & Wellness Clinic: Wednesday, August 30th • On-site immunization clinic for vaccinations, health screenings & education (9:30am-12:30pm — Zelle/West) Estate Planning: Wednesday, August 30th • Presentation by Marshall Snyder, Attorney at Law (1:30pm — Zelle/West) Organic Gardening Presentation: Thursday, August 31st • Presentation by Green Door Gourmet farmer (10:30am — $6, Zelle/West)
Lifelong Learning Classes at the Center: •
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Computer Class: Monday, August 7th • Computer overview with Derek Stogner (10:00am — Zelle/West) • Learn how to use & check-out our new Center laptops Art Class: Wednesday, August 9th • Acrylics with instructor Kim Lane—(1:00-2:30pm— $5, Zelle/West) • Inspired by the Frist Australian Aboriginal Art Exhibit Open Art Studio: Wednesday, August 16th • Time to work on personal art projects—(1:00-3:00pm—Zelle/West) Music Lessons: Guitar: Mondays from 9:30am to 12:30pm Piano: Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm • By Appointment Only—with Green Hills Guitar Studio (Conference Room) • See ambassador or staff member for pricing • Individual and partner lessons available
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GET EXCITED! Special Events & Trips Day Trips: • • • •
Music at the Bridge: Thursday, August 10th • Musical performance & complimentary lunch (11:00am—$6 Van) Bluebird Senior Show: Monday, August 14th • Musical performance with free coffee & donuts (8:45am—$6 Van) Solar Eclipse Presentation: Thursday, August 17th • Presentation by Vanderbilt astronomer (11:00am—$6 Van, Plus Lunch Stop) Frist Center: Tuesday, August 29th • Australian Aboriginal Art Exhibit (9:15am—$6 Van, Plus Lunch Stop)
Food Trips & Gatherings: • • • • • •
Brunchin’ Around: Friday, August 4th • Brunch at Jackson’s (9:30am — $6 Van, Brunch on your own) Foodie Night: Friday, August 11th • Dinner at answer. (4:15pm — $6 Van, Dinner on your own) Lunchin’ Around: Tuesday, August 15th • Lunch at Lemongrass (11:30am—Meet There) Breakfast Club: Thursday, August 24th • Breakfast at Waffle House (8:30am—Meet There) Foodie Night: Friday, August 25th • Dinner at Sea Salt (4:00pm— $6 Van, Dinner on your own) Supper Club: Monday, August 28th • Supper at El Agavero (5:00pm — Meet There)
GET READY Upcoming Special Events & Trips On the Horizon… • •
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Beginner Line Dancing: Wednesdays, September-October • Join member, Jeannie Horde, in this 8 week course on Wednesdays at 1:00pm Victory Over Crime Criminal Justice Presentation: September 11th • Learn the overview of the criminal justice system and how the court system works to protect & defend victims of crime. Adventure Science Center- Nature Unleashed Exhibit: September • Explore the fascinating science behind natural disasters and how they impact human lives. Nashville Symphony Rehearsals: Fall • Take a look at what goes on behind the scenes at their Classical Series concerts
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GET CONNECTED Ongoing Classes & Groups
Fun & Games All experience levels welcome
Bridge
Canasta
Mahjong
Mon., Wed. & Fri. 11:45am-3:00pm
Tuesdays
9:30am-2:30pm
Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00pm
Thurs. Evenings
(Zelle/West)
6:15pm-9:00pm
(Zelle/West)
(Brown/Davis)
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Rummikub
Ping Pong
Puzzles
Tuesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Wednesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm
(Zelle/West)
(Zelle/West)
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Ongoing Community Events Weight Watchers Meeting Mondays from 12:00pm—2:00pm (Activity Room) Meetings held every week. Joining fee waived for members.
Glory Bible Study: Mondays at 2:00pm (Zelle/West) This is a memberfacilitated, non-denominational Bible study group. New members welcome.
(Turner Lobby)
Everyone Welcome BOOK CLUB
Thursday, August 24th 1:00pm-3:00pm (Turner Conference Room) The Year of Treasures By: Elizabeth Berg
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GET CONNECTED Ongoing Classes & Groups
YMCA Fitness & Wellness TIME: 7:30am 8:00am 8:00am 8:30am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:30am 4:00pm 4:30pm TIME 8:00am 8:00am 9:30am 10:00am 10:30am 11:30am 11:30am 12:30am TIME 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:15am 9:45am 10:30am 10:30am 11:30am TIME 7:30am 8:00am 8:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:20am 11:50am 11:30am 12:30am TIME 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 11:30am
MONDAY CLASS: BOOM Muscle BOOM Mind H20 Circuit Nia Aqua Barre SilverSneakers Classic Silversneakers Classic Pickleball SilverSneakers Cicruit BOOM Move It BOOM Mind TUESDAY CLASS H2O Circuit SilverSneakers Yoga SilverSneakers Circuit Qijong SilverSneakers Classic SilverSneakers Cardio Tai Chi SilverSneakers Yoga WEDNESDAY CLASS BOOM Muscle BOOM Mind H20 Circuit Gold BOOM Muscle BOOM Mind SilverSneakers Classic Pickleball SilverSneakers Circuit THURSDAY CLASS Dance Blast Gold H2O Circuit SilverSneakers Yoga SilverSneakers Circuit SilverSneakers Classic BOOM Move it BOOM Muscle Tai Chi SilverSneakers Yoga FRIDAY CLASS Circuit Blast Gold H2O Circuit Aquatic Athritis SilverSneakers Classic SilverSneakers Classic Pickleball SilverSneakers Cardio
LOCATION: Studio 1 Studio 1 Pool Communtiy Room Pool Communtiy Room Community Room Gym Communtiy Room Community Room Community Room LOCATION Pool Community Room Community Room Computer Room Community Room Community Room Brown/Davis Community Room LOCATION Studio 1 Studio 1 Pool Community Rooms Community Room Community Room Gym Community Room LOCATION Studio 1 Pool Community Room Community Room Communtiy Room Community Room Community Room Brown/Davis Community Room LOCATION Studio 1 Pool Pool Community Room Communtiy Room Gym Community Room
*YMCA Membership Required for all YMCA Classes* *Schedule subject to change*
Life Long Learning Activities Brain Brawlers Tuesdays 12:00pm-1:00pm (Zelle/West Classroom) Exercise your brain with Trivia Questions All Experience Levels Welcome
Creating Memoirs 2nd & 4th Tuesdays monthly 1:00pm to 3:00pm (Conference Room) Write your own personal memoir New Members Welcome
Sit, Knit & Crochet Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm (Conference Room) Learn to knit and crochet All Experience Levels Welcome
Line Dancing Fridays 10:30am-11:30am (Zelle/West Classroom) Boot-scoot and boogie your cares away! Intermediate & Advanced Only
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Rhythm Band & 3rd Fridays monthly 11:30am-12:30pm
(Zelle/West Classroom) Play along with music favorites All Experience Levels Welcome No musical experienced needed
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GET INVOLVED Volunteer Opportunities AMBASSADOR
DRIVER
Ambassadors oversee the Turner Lobby and perform various tasks, such as helping members sign up for trips and events, handling payments, answering questions, making reminder calls, etc. All regular ambassadors receive credits to be used for Center events or trips.
Volunteer Drivers drive our FiftyForward vans for Center trips or our Transportation Group program. Drivers are responsible for safely transporting our members to and from predetermined locations. All meals and/or trip tickets are paid for by the Center for drivers.
Ambassadors volunteer once a week for a three hour shift. Our available shifts are listed below.
Drivers can volunteer regular for the Transportation Group program or on an as-needed basis for trips.
Wednesday: 12:00-3:15 Thursday: 12:00-3:15
All drivers must complete training & a background check.
Connection CafĂŠ: Enjoy the Turner Center Lobby at your leisure. Open daily from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Free coffee and tea.
TURNER CENTER RESOURCES The following resources are available for you to use here at the Turner Center between the hours of 9:00am to 3:00pm. Laptop Computers: Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee we now have 7 laptop computers available for use.
Musical Instruments: Thanks to the Metro Art Grant we now have 6 ukuleles and 4 guitars available for use and practice.
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Letter from the Director… I’m very happy this month to announce that Hannah Lee, our Volunteer and Office Manager, has been promoted to Program Director. Those of you that have gotten to know Hannah since she began with us in January know how great she is and that she will be fantastic in her new role. She's passionate about our community and has already begun planning new programs. Please join me in congratulating and supporting her in this new chapter of her career and our center’s history. I'd also like to thank Brandy Lamb for the wonderful job she did here and congratulate her on her new role as Director of the Madison center. We will be looking to fill our team with a new member in the coming weeks, and I intend to find a person who lives up to the high standards set by both Brandy and Hannah in order to continue bringing quality services to all our members. Speaking of giving thanks, I’d like to thank everyone who gave to our Matching Campaign. Due to our new agreement with the Y, this is the first time the Turner Center has participated in this drive, which had an anonymous donor match all contributions to the center during the month of June. I was overwhelmed but not surprised by the generosity of our members, as we raised over $5,000 dollars specifically for the J.L. Turner Center!
Warmest regards, Derek Stogner Director, FiftyForward J.L. Turner Center
Letter from the Program Director… I can’t believe how quickly July has flown by. I’m excited to jump right into August with all the fun activities we have planned, but first, I just want to thank all of you for the immense love and support you’ve shown me as I’ve transitioned into the Program Director position. I am so grateful for my FiftyForward Family and the opportunity to grow within such a wonderful organization. We have so many exciting trips and activities planned for August, so I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone, meet some new faces, and try something new! We’re going to kick-off the first week of the month with a service project by making back-to-school goodie-bags for the teachers at Ross Early Learning Center. This is the same school that we partnered with for our snack drive, so it’s a great opportunity to continue to grow our relationship with their community. I’m also excited that we will be hosting quite a few events at the Center this month, starting with the first in a series of computer classes. In this first class, Derek will provide an overview of how to use & check out our new laptop computers. Then, we will have a few guest speakers come to present on various topics. Attorney at Law Marshall Snyder will provide a valuable presentation on Estate Planning. Then, Volunteer Coordinator, Robin Johnson, will show a short TED talk video about finding your purpose and then lead a discussion about ways that FiftyForward can help you live out that purpose today. We will also have a visit from a Green Door Gourmet farmer to discuss the benefits of growing and eating organic. Of course you can’t forget about our fun trips. We'll try out a few new restaurants for our Foodie Nights & Brunchin’ Around. We’ll visit some Center favorites, such as the Bluebird Café & the Frist Center, and we’ll attend the Bridge at Hickory Woods for a musical performance. In addition, I’m sure everyone is excited for the Solar Eclipse on August 21st, and so are we! So join us for a presentation by a Vanderbilt Astronomer who will discuss the science behind the eclipse. Then, check out Regena’s trip to Cheekwood to view the Eclipse with the YMCA! I’m truly looking forward to sharing all of our programs and activities with you this month. And as always, my office is open if you have any questions or just want to chat for a little bit.
Kindly, Hannah Lee Program Director, FiftyForward J.L. Turner Center
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BELLEVUE HISTORY & GENEALOGY GROUP For more information, contact Bob Allen at 615-218-4580 or bob@bellevuebob.com It’s that time of year again, and we’re excited to begin the new season and 12th year of the Bellevue History & Genealogy group. Join us on Friday mornings for coffee to hear speakers come and discuss a variety of historical topics. We’ll kick things off this month on Friday, August 4th at 9:00am with speaker, Tim Walker, Director of the Metro Historic and Metro Historic Zoning Commissions. Stay tuned for the list of speakers for the remaining dates in August.
THANK YOU! The results of our Matching Campaign are in. In the month of June, an anonymous donor matched all contributions made to FiftyForward, and those contributions could be designated to benefit specific programs and centers. We raised $5,100 that will directly benefit the programs and operations of the J.L Turner Center. Thank you all again for your support of the Turner Center!
On The Road With Joan
Motor Coach Day Trips
August 17 - Grinder’s Switch Winery in Grinder’s Switch, TN September 14 - Commodore Hotel in Linden, TN October 26 - Sewanee Tour in Sewanee, TN November 4- Watermelon Moon Farm in Lebanon, TN To sign up... Contact Joan Sincerbox at (615) 646-0059 LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL: Aug. 22-25—Creation Museum & Ark Encounter Sept. 14-20—Washington Oct. 7-14—Virginia Beach Oct. 25-Nov. 1—Ireland CASINO TRIPS: Tropicana Casino: August
For more info call or email Janice: (615) 231-1235 jjudd@fiftyforward.org
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FRIDAY FLICKS Friday, August 25th at 1:00pm Free Popcorn and Drinks Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart. Free Blood Pressure Checks: Mondays from 9:00 AM—11:00 AM. Have your blood pressure checked by a retired registered nurse.
Support the J.L. Turner Center by Purchasing the following items: CENTER MERCHANDISE: CENTER AUTHORS: FiftyForward T-Shirt $15 My Mayflower Journal by Eileen Blackmon $12 Turner Center Cookbook $10 300 MemoryMinders by Bob Allen $10 BOTH T-Shirt & Cookbook $20
Bellevue Family YMCA Upcoming Events: Tuesday, August 1st—Nashville Sounds Baseball Game • Pick-up time TBD *Free Bus Transportation* • Deadline to sign-up: July 30th Wednesday, August 2nd—Lunch & Learn with Dr. David Price • Noon Presentation and Q & A • Free catered lunch Monday, August 21st-Eclipse Viewing Party • Information Coming Soon CONTACT: Regena Hooker, AOA Coordinator Phone:615-6469622 or Email: rhooker@ymcamidtn.org Our Mission: A worldwide charitable fellowship united by a common loyalty to Jesus Christ for the purpose of helping people grow in spirit, mind and body.
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Program Spotlight
Brain Brawlers
Bellevue Meals on Wheels
Wants to Serve You
Come exercise your mind with our Brain Brawlers every Tuesday for an afternoon of trivia, sweets, and a lot of laughter. No experience is necessary, just come ready to have some fun & learn something new. This month our Trivia group will compete in the 5th annual Greater Nashville Senior Brain Games. On August 23rd, we will travel to test our trivia knowledge against other senior centers in the area. Be sure to wish our group luck before they head out to represent the J.L. Turner Center.
Bellevue Church of Christ delivers meals to older adults in the 37221 zip code. Meals are delivered Monday - Friday 11:00am to 12:30pm These hot meals are prepared by FiftyFoward Meals on Wheels and include: a meat, two vegetables, a salad, and a dessert. Meals are $6.50 Contact: (615) 646-9828
FiftyForward Only Memberships For $120 annually or $10 a month, you can now join FiftyForward and participate in all of our scheduled programs without a YMCA membership. Additionally, friends who are members of other FiftyForward centers can visit Turner with their ID and FiftyForward card!
Did you know…….Learning to play an instrument is more than just a fun way to pass the time. Your body & mind can benefit a lot from taking music lessons. Here are just a few ways how: • Enhanced physical coordination, which can help joint pain • Reduced blood pressure & symptoms of depression • Reduced stress levels • Community engagement & an environment to foster expression • Improvements in cognitive tasks & memory • It’s a fun way to meet new people! At the J.L. Turner Center, we are lucky enough to offer both piano & guitar lessons with musicians from Green Hills Guitar Studio. Here are a couple comments made by some of our music students: “I have learned a lot from the ukulele lessons. Music is something you can never take away from a person, so this is a fun hobby I can enjoy as I get older. Sam is a great teacher & I’ve loved playing with other people.” -Faye Elkins
Music Lessons Guitar: Mondays 9:30am to 12:30pm Individual & Partner Lessons
Piano: Wednesdays 1:00 to 4:00pm
It’s fun learning in a group setting & satisfying when a lesson just clicks and suddenly you’re playing a song you know. Music engages the mind & body and feeds the spirit & soul. Sam makes every lesson so much fun.” -Suzanne Deal