J . L . Tu r n e r C e n t e r July Newsletter FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being, and lifelong learning. July 2015
New Center Director lands on July 1st Three words probably best summarize our new Center Director, Susan Dillingham – Faith, Family and Friends. Susan has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and a M.A. in Education from Austin Peay State University. She is the mother of two highly accomplished sons, Griff and Ross Lucas, and the grandmother to four amazing grandchildren – Frank, Teddy, Kate and H.R. Susan has long been a child/youth advocate with positions ranging from high school teacher to youth development trainer and consultant. She is a long-time community
activist and coalition organizer who is very strengths-based in her work. She leads a Ministry, called Designed to Flourish, that serves those who are marginalized because of poverty, abuse, neglect, abandonment or divorce, and seeks to help individuals know their value – their strengths and passions, set and meet goals around their strengths, and self-activate the supports they need to flourish. One of the arms of that Ministry is SHIELD, which serves singles who are 50 and forward. We will have a Meet & Greet with Susan on Wednesday, July 8th at 10:30a.m. Come by and say hi!
The Turner Center is abuzz with Art! The FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center has been buzzing with various art related activities and events for the past year! We have offered some unique classes—photo transfers, portrait workshops and encaustic painting—to name just a few. We also had the opportunity to participate in the Frist Community Partner Art Show this summer. Twelve members of the Turner Center had artwork hanging on the walls of the Frist— What an honor! Looking forward, we are planning acrylic painting classes and drawing classes, and we are always looking for suggestions on how to expand our art offerings. Got an art technique you want to try? Let us know!
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Special Events
(all events are free unless otherwise indicated)
(FF1) 20 & 30 minute Reiki Appointments: Tuesdays in July beginning at 11:00a.m. Cost $15 for 20 min. and $22 for 30 min. (FF1) Beginning Line Dancing: Wednesdays at 1:00p.m. continues through July. (CE) Red Cross Blood Drive: Wednesday, July 1 from 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m. in the parking lot. Make an appointment with the YMCA staff. (FF1) Rhythm Band Demonstration: Thursday, July 2 at 10:30a.m. (CE) Music For Seniors: Red, White, & Bluegrass: Thursday, July 2 at 2:30p.m. Alive Hospice Lunch & Learn: Tuesday, July 7 at 12:30p.m. Meet & Greet with Susan Dillingham, our New Center Director: Wednesday, July 8 at 10:30a.m. Bellevue Caregivers Support Group: Tuesday, July 14 at 1:00p.m. Ice Cream Social: Wednesday, July 15 at 11:30a.m. Sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living. Breakfast Club at Wendell Smith’s Restaurant: Thursday, July 16 at 8:30a.m. (FF1) 3 hour Piano Workshop: Tuesday, July 21 from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. Fun Friday! Skip Bo: Friday, July 24 at 11:45a.m. Reservation is required for lunch! Supper Club at Red Robin (Nashville West): Monday, July 27 at 4:30 p.m. FiftyForward Travel Presents: Wednesday, July 29 at 10:30a.m. Hear travel info for 2015 & 2016. Chaffin’s Barn: All Shook Up: Thursday, July 30 11:15a.m. CE - indicates a Community Event which is open to the public.
FF1 - FiftyForward 1st
The Arts at the Turner Center Paint Along with Candace: Thursday, July 9 from 10-1. In this three-hour workshop you will follow along with other students and paint a still life 8x10 painting of beautiful flowers in a vase. All supplies included! Only $15. 4 week Acrylic Painting Class: Starts Friday, July 10 from 10-12. Interested in learning to paint but don’t know where to start? This class you show the basics— learn about the color wheel, color mixing, color theory, highlighting, shading and composition. All supplies included! $30.
On The Road with Joan—MOTORCOACH July Trip: David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Thursday, July 16, 2015. $30 per person (lunch is on your own). August Trip: Fried Green Tomato Buffet in Ardmore and Athens, Alabama. Wednesday, August 12, 2015. $30 per person (lunch is on your own). September Trip: Jackson’s Orchard in Bowling Green, KY. Thursday, September 10, 2015. $30 per person (lunch is on your own). Make reservations with Joan Sincerbox at joan.sincerbox@comcast.net or 615-646-0059.
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Field Trips
Dog Agility Competition: Thursday, July 9 at 10:30a.m. $6
Metro Archives Trip: Tuesday, July 21 at 10:30a.m. $6
Lunchin’ Around at Jason’s Deli: Wednesday, July 22 at 10:30a.m. $6
Country View Market & Yesterday’s Treasures Antique Mall: Monday, July 27 at 10:15a.m. $6
Lunch ‘n Bowl at Franklin Lanes: Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00a.m. $6
* The Ryman Diaries at Nashville Public Library Auditorium: Friday, July 31 at 1:30p.m. $6
Groups Glory Bible Class: Mondays in July at 2:00p.m. New members are always welcome. (FF1) Qigong: Tuesdays in July at 10:00a.m. A Chinese system of physical exercises and breath control related to Tai Chi. Creating Memoirs Group: Tuesday, July 14 & 28 at 1:00p.m. New Members Welcome! Photography Group: Wednesday, July 1 at 10:00a.m. Beginners welcome. Bring your camera! 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
Book Club/Written Memories Group: Thursday, July 23 at 1:00p.m. This month is Written Memories. Bellevue History and Genealogy Group: Fridays at 9:00a.m. This group welcomes new members! Meetings are every Friday (except in January and July) in the Zelle/West room where you will hear informative, dynamic speakers. For more information, contact coordinator Sir Bob Allen of Bellevue at 218-4580 or bob@bellevuebob.com. There will be no center meetings in July.
Tennessee Titans vs Atlanta Falcons Your seat is only $49 to attend this event on October 25 at 12:00. Purchase tickets through Regena with the YMCA or with Candace or Nicole with FiftyForward.
We are taking a History Mystery trip in July! On Monday, July 13 at 9:30a.m. we will stroll into the past.
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: 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
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.
Announcements The FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015 in observance of Independence Day.
(FF1)’s are opportunities for you to do something for the first time. Join us for a FiftyForward 1st!
Qigong and Reiki Q & A Look for a presentation in August to learn about these ancient practices in healing and spiritual well-being.
AARP’s Driver Training Course will be here on Thursday, August 13 & Friday, August 14. This is a two day, 4 hour per day course that can earn you a discount on your auto insurance. Watch for the sign up sheet!
Games Sudoku: Contact Howard at hnphorn@aol.com to set up one-on-one Sudoku lessons at your convenience here in the center. All skill levels are encouraged to contact Howard. 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, July 14 and 28 at 1:00pm. Please bring a snack to share!