J . L . Tu r n e r C e n t e r February Newsletter FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being, and lifelong learning. February 2015
Letter from the Director Dear FiftyForward Turner Center Members: It is such an honor to be serving as your Interim Director for the next few months. I will be here part time to assist you and the wonderful staff. Let me share a little about my history…I moved to Nashville from Johnson City to be close to my daughter. I was a Division/Department head for the City of Johnson City, serving as the Johnson City Seniors’ Center Director. I was given the opportunity to serve on the National Institute of Senior Center Delegate Council for several years, working with various teams, including involvement with the national senior center accreditation process and serving as a national peer reviewer. While serving as director, Johnson City was the first multi-purpose Senior Center to receive national accreditation in Tennessee. Please stop by during your next visit. Glenna Orr
FiftyForward Calls For Volunteers Did you know that every Ambassador who helps you sign up for a FiftyForward activity is a volunteer? And that the center activities are facilitated by volunteers? Did you know that almost all the FiftyForward trips you take are driven by a volunteer driver? Did you know that there are volunteers who work behind the scenes to make phone calls, do mailings, and computer work? FiftyForward would not
run as efficiently as it does without the tremendous force of volunteers that we have in the center EVERYDAY. If you have a passion that you want to share, a skill you want to maintain, or simply a passion for the mission of FiftyForward, please let us know. We will be happy to put you to “work” as one of our incredible volunteer force. We look forward to serving with you in 2015!
What is FiftyForward 1st? FiftyForward 1sts (FF1) are activities requested by fellow members to help you learn a new skill, try something for the first time or for the first time in a long time. The following are February events that qualify as a FiftyForward 1st: Learn or Improve your Spanish language skills Tour a Hindu Temple Experience Eastern Medicine through Qigong or Reiki Take a Painting Class Try food with a French Flair Join us as we explore and learn new things in 2015!
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Special Events
(all events are free unless otherwise indicated)
(FF1) (CE) 4 - Week Conversational Spanish Class: Mondays in February at 10:00a.m. Cost is $20 for returning students; $30 for new students (includes workbook). Non-members add $5 for the class. (FF1) Qigong: Tuesdays in February at 10:00a.m. (FF1) 20 & 30 minute Reiki Appointments: Tuesdays in February beginning at 11:00a.m. Sign up with an Ambassador or Turner Center staff person. Cost $15 for 20 min. and $22 for 30 min. (FF1) 8 - Week Beginning Spanish Class: Wednesdays in February & March at 10:00a.m. Cost of $40 includes workbook.
Life in the 1940s: Wednesday, February 4 from 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m. (FF1) Bob Ross Painting Class: Thursday, February 5 at 9:30a.m. $25 includes all supplies! STAR Physical Therapy Lunch & Learn: Tuesday, February 10 at 12:30p.m. Fun Friday! Charades: Friday, February 20 at 11:45a.m. Reservation required for lunch. Eat Your Heart Out: Monday, February 23 at 1:00p.m. Healthy chocolate! Supper Club at Corner Pub: Monday, February 23 at 4:30p.m. FiftyForward Travel Can Take You There: Wednesday, February 25 at 11:30a.m. Chaffin’s Barn - I Take This Man: Thursday, February 26 at 11:15a.m. Meet at Chaffin’s Barn. CE- indicates a Community Event which is open to the public. FF1 - FiftyForward 1st
On The Road with Joan—MOTORCOACH March Trip: Nashville’s Historic Churches Tour in Nashville, Tennessee. Wednesday, March 11, 2015. $30 per person (lunch is on your own). April Trip: Dutch Maid Bakery in Tracy City, Tennessee. Thursday, April 9, 2015. $43 per person includes trip, lunch, and gratuity. Make reservations with Joan Sincerbox at joan.sincerbox@comcast.net or 615-646-0059.
Art Programs Crafting with Candace: String Art (FF1)—Take a hammer, nails, wood and string to create a unique and beautiful piece or art. You can create your own design. Project cost is $8. Supplies included-bring a hammer from home! SAMPLE in the
AARP Tax Appointments FiftyForward is proud to again be hosting the 2015 AARP Tax Assistance Program for low to moderate income senior citizens. Appointments are available at the J. L. Turner Center each Monday between February 2, 2015 and April 13, 2015. Please see a Turner Center staff member or Ambassador to make an appointment or you can leave a message at 615-646-9622 extension 72259 to receive a call back for an appointment date and time.
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Field Trips
(FF1) Sri Ganesha Temple Tour: Thursday, February 12 at 10:00a.m. $5 Music for Seniors - Nashville Opera’s Mary Ragland Young Artists: Wednesday, February 18 at 9:30a.m. $6
(FF1) Lunchin’ Around the World at Mimi’s Cafe: Tuesday, February 24 at 10:15a.m. $7
Inclement Weather Policy FiftyForward Centers are to be open as usual during inclement weather. In the event the school system in Davidson County is closed due to inclement weather, all center programming will be cancelled. Again, however, the center will remain open. Center Directors can use their discretion as to whether the center should be closed early, thereby allowing members and staff extra time to get home safely.
Groups Photography Group: Monday, February 2 at 10:00a.m. we will take a photography trip. Regular center meetings resume on the first Wednesday of each month in March. Sit & Knit: Fridays from 9:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Contact Mary Lou at mlpierce@bellsouth.net Line Dance: Intermediate/Advanced class each Friday at 10:30a.m. Contact Louise at lgoodman00@comcast.net Walking Group with Regena each week in February: Wednesdays from 8:00a.m to 9:00a.m. See details at the center. Creating Memoirs Group: Tuesday, February 10 at 1:00p.m. New Members Welcome! Book and Written Memory Group: Thursday, February 22 at 1:00p.m. This month we are reading A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Contact Ann at 646-8683. Bellevue History and Genealogy Group: This group will resume meeting each Friday at 9:00a.m. on February 6, 2015. February 6- Jefferson Street Glory Days - Sharon Hurt, JUMP Executive Director, will talk about 1950s and 1960s Jefferson Street in Nashville and how JUMP is working to improve the area. February 13- Tennessee and the War of 1812 – Dr. Tom Kanon, Tennessee State Library and Archives will be selling and signing copies of his new book, Tennesseans at War 1812-1815. February 20- What’s the Old House Fair? - Robin Zeigler from the Metro Historic Zoning Commission will describe their “Old House Fair” event which takes place in March 2015. February 27- World War I and Alvin York - Dr. Michael E. Birdwell will discuss TSLA’s materials pertinent to World War I and the Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation where he serves as the curator of the Alvin C. York papers housed in Pall Mall, Tennessee.
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: Glenna Orr, Interim Center Director Nicole Longuevan, Program and Volunteer Manager, nlonguevan@fiftyforward.org Candace Jones, Program Coordinator, cjones@fiftyforward.org Joan Sincerbox, On the Road with Joan Travel Coordinator, joansincerbox@comcast.net or (615) 646-0059
Announcements Beginning Bridge Beginning March 3rd, Ed Neal will teach a Beginning Bridge class. Come learn the basics of this classic card game. This is a free class that runs from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. Sign up today!
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.
YMCA Kickoff Concert The start to the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign will be Monday, February 16 - 7p.m. at Chaffin’s Barn. See a YMCA staff person for more details.
Ticket Options VIP - $100 Premier - $50 All seats include hors d’oeuvres. Your Opinion Matters Please participate in our February Member Survey. We are looking for your honest answers about how you will get the most from your experience with FiftyForward. Pick up a survey in the Turner Center lobby, fill it out, return it to a FiftyForward staff person or Ambassador. Thanks for your feedback!
Games Sudoku: Monday, February 2 from 10:30a.m.-Noon. Contact Howard at hnphorn@aol.com. NEW MEMBERS are encouraged to attend. 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. NEW MEMBERS are encouraged to attend. Cribbage Crew: Tuesday, February 10 and 24 at 1:00pm. Please bring a snack to share! Bunco Bonanza: Thursday, February 19 at Noon. Please bring a snack to share!