A Publication of the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Our mission: FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.
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The Turner Times
February 2018
“Great Things are brought about and burdens are lightened through the efforts of many hands anxiously engaged in a good cause.” -Elder M. Russel Ballard As a staff, we believe this quote emulates our community at the Turner Center. We are so grateful for the helping hands and love you bring to FiftyForward and the Bellevue community. This month we want to highlight one of the ways long-time member, Charlotte Branstetter, has left a legacy at FiftyForward by sharing her joy and continuing to bring people together.
Charlotte Branstetter, a founding and prominent member of the Turner Center, had a passion for art and painting classes, and she loved sharing that passion with members at FiftyForward. Unfortunately, Charlotte passed away on August 14th at the age of 93.
However, her loving heart and legacy lives on at FiftyForward. After her passing, her children set up the Charlotte Branstetter Memorial Art Fund in her name, specifically for the J.L. Turner Center. Through this fund, we have raised approximately $5,000 to use for an 8-week art course titled, “Painting From Nature,” with our wonderful instructor, Kim Lane. We are excited to announce that this free course will be starting in February and will continue through March. We’ll end the course with an art show and reception in which the Branstetter family will be invited to see how Charlotte’s legacy lives on. To sign up for the course, please see a FiftyForward staff member or ambassador.