8101 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 615-646-9622
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center
AOA Hotline: 615-743-6222
Established in 1956, FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
Website: www.fiftyforward.org
May Newsletter
2016
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Center Hours: 9:00 am—3:30 pm Office/Staff Hours: 8:00 am—4:30 pm
CENTER DIRECTOR Susan Dillingham, sdillingham@fiftyforward.org Ex. 72250
PROGRAM DIRECTOR Candace W. Jones, cjones@fiftyforward.org Ex. 72252
After working for 60 years, FiftyForward is not retiring any time soon…
CENTERS: At seven FiftyForward locations, five in Davidson
County and two in Williamson County, members enjoy classes, activities, events, trips and projects focusing on education, health, recreation, and volunteer opportunities. The FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center is one of these locations!
SUPPORTIVE CARE:
Older adults maintain independence through our FiftyForward Living at Home Services. FiftyForward Supportive Care services include Adult Day Services, Meals on Wheels, Care Management, Victory Over Crime, Conservatorship and the Care Team.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
MEMBER RELATIONS/ VOLUNTEER MANAGER
As a volunteer with FiftyForward RSVP, FiftyForward FLIP, or FiftyForward Foster Grandparents Program, your time and talent nurtures others. Additional volunteer opportunities are available for all age groups, time commitments and interests.
Jamie McCone, jmccone@fiftyforward.org Ex. 72255
THE ARTS: In addition to center-based
ON THE ROAD WITH JOAN COORDINATOR Joan Sincerbox, joansincerbox@comcast. net 615-646-0059
performing arts opportunities, The Senior Center for the Art’s Larry Keeton Theatre showcases multi-generational community talent.
615-743-3400 www.fiftyforward.org
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Educational and Lifelong Learning Events Sit & Knit: Fridays from 9:00 am—11:30 am. Knitting group for all experience levels. Contact Mary Lou at mlpierce@bellsouth.net Art Trunk—Treasures From the House of Alba: Monday, May 2 at 1:00 pm. Discuss this current exhibit at the Frist and make art! Photography Group: Wednesday, May 4 at 10:00 am. Learn how to take stunning photographs. New members welcome! Art Open Studio: Fridays, May 6, 13 & 20 at 1:00 pm. Bring your projects to the center to work on them in peace and quiet! Easels and tables available. Creating Memoirs Group: Tuesdays, May 10 & 24 at 1:00 pm. New members welcome! Join Bob Allen as he instructs participants on how to write their personal memoirs. Vision Care Seminar by Dr. Ming Wang: Thursday, May 12 at 9:30 am. Get suggestions on how to care for your vision and learn about updated technology available for corrective procedures. (See back page) Alzheimer’s Association Presentation: Monday, May 16 at 9:30 am. Learn about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, how to prevent it and how to care of loved ones living with it. Scrapbooking 101: Thursday, May 19 at 9:30 am. Turner Center staff member Jamie McCone will be showing you how to create beautiful spreads with pictures and embellishments. $3 per person. Fabric Collage Workshop: Monday, May 23 at 9:30 am. Artist Jim Hornsby will show you how to create beautiful fabric collages using materials found at Goodwill. Free class—supplies provided! The Science and Art of Aromatherapy: Thursday, May 19 at 10:00 am. Faith Fairhope of Tender Touch Therapies will be at the center to discuss the ancient history of essential oils, how they are made, and how they are used in everyday life. Martial Arts Demo and Informational Session: Thursday, May 26 at 9:30 am. Ric Donald will be here to provide information about Martial Arts with a focus on self-defense. Wear your workout clothes and practice a few moves yourself while Ric demonstrates! What the Tech? - Pinterest 101: Thursday, May 26 at 1:00 pm. Join Candace and Jamie as they guide you in creating boards to pin to your heart’s desire.
Community Events Glory Bible Study: Mondays at 2:00 pm. Non-denominational study led by volunteer members. Bellevue History and Genealogy Group: Fridays at 9:00 am in the Zelle/West classroom. Listen to informative and dynamic speakers discuss interesting historical topics! Belleveue Caregivers Group: Tuesday, May 10 at 1:00 pm. Support group for caregivers. Ron Henson of the FiftyForward Care Team will be here to discuss Living at Home Services.
All events are free unless noted otherwise, and a reservation is required for all events listed. For events involving food, you must sign up at least 24 hours in advance.
SMART 911 INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS & SIGN UP Tuesday, May 3 at 9:30 am & Monday, May 16 at 9:30 am Sergeant Steve Linn with MNPD will be here to discuss the potentially life-saving program and how to sign up. Tennessee Yellow Dot Program Informational Sessions & Sign Up Tuesday, May 10 at 9:00 am—Members Only Tuesday, May 24 at 9:00 am—Open to the community The Tennessee Yellow DOT Program is designed to provide first responders with an individual’s medical information in the event of an emergency on Tennessee’s roadways.
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Day Trips Thistle Farms Tour and Lunch & Learn: Monday, May 2 at 11:00 am. Join us for a trip to this Nashville mission that provides safety and housing to women who have escaped addiction and prostitution. Lunch at the Thistle Stop Café. $5 Music for Seniors Trip: Tuesday, May 3 at 11:45 am. Join us for a trip to Donelson to see the Ukedelics. It’ll be groovy! Lunch at McNamara’s Irish Pub before the concert. $7 Nashville Sounds Baseball Game: Thursday, May 4 at 10:45 am. $14 This trip is full! Friday Night Foodies at Mere Bulles: Friday, May 6 at 5:30 pm. Authentically historic Southern food, just south of Nashville in Brentwood. $6 Senior Day on the General Jackson: Monday, May 9 at 10:00 am. Enjoy a cruise down the Cumberland. Delicious lunch and top-notch entertainment await you on this trip—did we mention that there are also fabulous door prizes? All at a deeply discounted rate! $35 Iris City Gardens Trip: Wednesday, May 11 at 10:30 am. Enjoy the beautiful iris blossoms at their peak time. Lunch first at the new First District Coffee in Fairview. $7 Radnor Lake Hike: Tuesday, May 17 at 9:30 am. Let’s take a walk at Radnor! Lunch at Vittles after the hike. $6 Volunteer Fair/Lunch & Learn at Knowles: Wednesday, May 18 at 10:15 am. Head over to our sister center FiftyForward Knowles to enjoy complimentary lunch and hear about the various volunteer opportunities available in Nashville. $6 Lunchin’ Around at Caffe Nonna: Tuesday, May 24 at 11:30 am. Fine Italian dining. $6 Friday Night Foodies 2 at Cheddars in Cool Springs: Friday, May 20 at 5:30 pm. Enjoy dinner with friends at this casual chain restaurant. $6
Health and Wellness Free Blood Pressure Checks: Mondays from 9:00 am—11:00 am. Have your blood pressure checked by a retired registered nurse. Qigong: Tuesdays at 10:00 am. A Chinese method of breathing for relaxation. Reiki Appointments: Tuesdays at 11:00 am. $15 for 20 min. $22 for 30 min. Healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body.
Life Coaching: Thursdays from 9:00 am—3:00 pm. Life Coach Sandy Griffin is here to help you navigate challenges in your life. $50 for a 45 minute appointment. Weight Watchers Meeting: Mondays from 12:00 pm—2:00 pm Joint Presentation Lunch & Learn with Dr. Gregg Raab: Monday, May 9 at 11:30 am. Join us for a lunch and learn about joint health. Abundant Energy Part 1: Thursday, May 12 at 10:00 am. Dr. Dwaine Allison of Wellness Center of Franklin will provide simple tips that can improve your energy level and revitalize your life! Spot a Stroke FAST: Wednesday, May 18 at 9:30 am. Kiersten Brown Espaillat of Vanderbilt Health will be here to discuss the signs of strokes and how to prevent them. First Aid 101: Thursday, May 26 at 10:00 am. Join us for an informal training in CPR methods and the Heimlich maneuver. This is not a class for CPR Certification, just basic first-aid. Will be taught by YMCA staff.
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Letter from the Center Director—Susan Dillingham Happy Spring Everyone! I know you all have lots of things that you could spend your time doing, but I hope you will look seriously at our May Calendar to see all the wonderful things that we are offering for you to enjoy! We sure would love for more people, especially men, to be involved in all our activities! So, we are offering two new amazing opportunities for those of you with a competitive spirit. First, we are attempting to get more members who are age 50 and over involved in the Senior Olympics. We would like to see members competing in the individual events, as well as the team events. We are going to hold a Senior Olympics Interest meeting on May 18th at 10:00 am in the Turner Center to explain what it is all about, and to let you hear from former medalists. And, we are attempting to organize a Golf League. We have an interest sign-up sheet in the Turner Center lobby. If you are interested in playing in this League, please sign up on that interest sheet. If there are enough people interested, we will invite you to an organizational meeting. We would like to see both men and women involved in this 50+ Golf League! Finally, I want to remind everyone that it is very important that you sign up for the events you would like to participate in! The number signed up helps us make decisions about whether to hold events or not. For events with food, you MUST sign up at least 24 hours ahead of the event so that we can have enough food! And, if you are signed up for an event and find that you can’t attend, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. This is especially true for events that have a cost if you want to receive a refund! Hope to see each of you involved in at least one thing every day of the week! -Susan
Letter from the Program Director—Candace W. Jones Hello Everyone, We are excited about all of the wonderful opportunities we have planned for you in May. The Senior Day on the General Jackson is always a favorite, and it fills up quickly, so be sure and secure your seat before it’s too late! We are also taking a trip to one of our favorite Spring spots—The Iris City Gardens! We will be stopping for lunch at a new restaurant in Fairview, so be sure and check out the sign-up sheet. Finally, I want to mention that we have two different dates for both our SMART 911 and Yellow Dot presentations! Both of these programs are beneficial for all ages, but especially older adults! You will find more information about each of these programs in this newsletter as well as on the sign up sheets in the lobby. As always, we appreciate suggestions! If there is somewhere you want to go or something you want to learn about, let me know and I will get in on the calendar! -Candace
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BELLEVUE HISTORY & GENEALOGY GROUP
Plant Exchange
$3 charge per class for non-YMCA/ FF members. For more information, contact Bob Allen at 615-218-4580 or bob@bellevuebob.com.
Bring cuttings of various plants you would like to share with others, and take some new ones home!
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 9:00 am (FF1) – Speaker to be confirmed
Thursday, May 12 at 11:30 am
Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:00 am (FF1) – “Two Rivers Mansion and the McGavocks” – Laura Carrillo, Curator of Two Rivers Mansion, will discuss changes and upgrades of the mansion that has earned them a recent Commissioner’s Award from the Metro Historical Commission. Friday, May 20, 2016 at 9:00 am (FF1) – “The Rutledge’s and Rutledge Hill: The Family and Their ‘Place’ in Nashville” – Dr. Tara Mitchell Mielnik with the Metro Historical Commission will introduce the fascinating Rutledge family of South Carolina and Tennessee, including Henry Rutledge and his wife, Septima Sexta Middleton Rutledge, and their daughter, Mary Rutledge Fogg. The Rutledge home, Rose Hill, was known as the center of cultural activity in Nashville. A historical and architectural survey will examine the neighborhood that bears their name, Rutledge Hill. Friday, May 27, 2016 at 9:00 am (FF1) – “Role of Garfish in the Prehistoric Archaeological Record of the Southeastern United States” – Aaron Deter-Wolf, Tennessee State Archaeologist, will inform us about the importance of the prehistoric gar fish that anglers shudder when they catch one on their line today.
Join us for Senior Day on the General Jackson! Enjoy a cruise up the Cumberland River, delicious plated lunch, live music and fabulous door prizes—all at a deeply discounted rate!
Only $35 per person Sign up today!
ON THE ROAD WITH JOAN—MOTORCOACH Metropolis Trip: Thursday, May 5 at 8:30 am. Trip is free if over 35 people on board bus. If less than 35, trip cost $5 per person. Dogwood Festival: Saturday, May 7 at 8:15 am. Trip cost $33. Lunch is on your own. Amber Falls Winery: Thursday, June 2 at 9:00 am. Trip cost $44—includes lunch and gratuity. You may make reservations with Joan Sincerbox at joan.sincerbox@comcast.net or 615-646-0059, however you must submit payment in one of the following ways: In person at the Turner Center by check or cash, by mailing a check to the Turner Center (address on front page), or by credit/debit card at FiftyForward Donelson Station (108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214).
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Social and Recreational Events Senior Luau: Thursday May 5 from 11:00 am—2:00 pm. See Regena Hooker, AOA Coordinator, for details, leave time and activities at the event. Intermediate/Advanced Line Dancing: Fridays at 10:30 am. Contact Louise at lgoodman00@comcast.net. Rhythm Band: Fridays, May 6 & 20 at 11:30 am. Join Risё Tucker as she teaches participants how to play various rhythm instruments. New members welcome! Contact Risё Tucker at larimi@comcast.net Colorfy Your Mind: Thursdays at 1:30 pm. Coloring books are all the rage—join friends and color the afternoon away. We provide coloring books and colored pencils. Mother’s Day Tea: Tuesday, May 10 at 2:00 pm. Mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers are invited to an afternoon of tea, treats and socializing. Performing Arts Group: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 10:30 am. Fancy yourself an actor? Do you enjoy drama (the theatrical kind)? Join our group and stretch your dramatic muscles! Breakfast Club at Einstein Bagels in Franklin: Tuesday, May 17 at 8:30 am. Meet there. Supper Club at Brewhouse 100: Monday, May 23 at 4:30 pm. Meet there. Birthday Potluck Luncheon: Wednesday, May 25 at 11:30 am. We will be celebrating May birthdays at our May potluck luncheon. All are invited, but anyone with a May birthday will get a special treat! Please bring a dish to share! Puppy Visit: Wednesday, May 25 at 11:30 am. Join us for some puppy therapy! Interact with a puppy that is up for adoption with the Nashville Humane Society. Book Club: Thursday, May 26 at 1:00 pm. This month’s book is The Circles by Dan Eggers. Contact Ann at 615-646-8683. New members welcome! Friday Flicks—Bridge of Spies: Friday, May 27 at 1:00 pm. Join us as we watch this wonderful film! Tie Dye Party: Tuesday, May 31 from 9:00 am—11:00 am. Learn to tie dye t-shirts, bandanas and more! Cost $5—supplies included. Brain Brawlers: Tuesdays at 12:00 pm. Exercise your brain with trivia! Everyone welcome.
Volunteer Corner
Advisory Council Meeting: First Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am (Advisory Council Members only) Volunteer Meeting: Monday, May 23 at 1:00 pm. All Turner Center Ambassadors are urged to attend this meeting to discuss operations in the center and changes in duties.
RSVP Presentation: Wednesday, May 11 at 10:00 am. FiftyForward’s own Liane Proctor will be at the center to discuss volunteer opportunities throughout the community.
Letter from the Member Relations/Volunteer Manager—Jamie McCone Hello Everyone! I am honored to be your Member Relations and Volunteer Manager! I want to let you know about all of our volunteer opportunities! We are looking to add substitute ambassadors who can fill shifts when our regular ambassadors are unable to come in. This would involve you being available to fill either a 9:00 am—12:00 pm shift or a 12:00 pm—3:00 pm shift making phone calls, taking payments and other general office duties. We also need someone with computer savvy to assist with our database management. Our Green Team needs help if you are passionate about recycling. Do you have a special talent to facilitate a program? We can use dance instructors, sewing teachers, artists, discussion group leaders on topics you want to discuss, or coffee talk leaders in the morning for you early risers. Tell me what you want to share with others and we can make it happen! Have a wonderful May! -Jamie
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Educational and Lifelong Learning Events (continued)
4—Week Soft Pastel Class:
Starts Thursday, May 12 at 1:00 pm. Darlene Shadden is a portrait artist and entertainer based in Nashville. She teaches classes at Centennial Art Center working with multiple mediums. Her works have been exhibited in the University Club of Nashville, Tennessee Art League, Cheekwood’s Pineapple Room, Arts at the Airport, Watkins Institute, Commerce Union Bank, the Downtown Art Gallery, Blue Sky Court, White Tiger Gallery, Local Color Gallery, James Ben Gallery, and the Marble Showroom Gallery in Memphis! Darlene will be teaching you how to work with soft pastels—a dry medium similar to chalk and crayons.
Class Cost $50
Games
Weekly Ongoing
Bridge: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 11:45 am—3:00 pm Mah Jongg: Tuesdays from 9:00 am—12:00 pm Canasta: Tuesdays from 9:30 am—3:00 pm Special Events Rummikub: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Bunco Bonanza: Thursday, May 19 at 12:00 pm Rook: Wednesdays from 9:00 am—11:00 am Fun Friday—Phase 10: Friday, May 20 at 11:45 am Hearts: Wednesday, from 11:00 am—1:00 pm Scrabble: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Ping Pong: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Evening Bridge: Thursdays at 6:15 pm If you are unable to come to an event Billiards: Fridays at 1:00 pm you have signed up for, please let us know as soon as possible.
Community Events (continued) MATURE APPLICANT JOB FAIR In partnership with Goodwill, The Turner Center is hosting a job fair—geared toward retirees and mature adults looking for some extra income! Join us on Tuesday, May 17 from 10:00 am— 1:00 pm to visit with organizations in the area who are looking to hire YOU!
Doug Park with Country Financial will be here on Friday, May 13 to answer your financial questions from 10:00am—12:00 pm!
Charcoal Essence Portraits Thursday, May 5 from 1:00 pm—3:30 pm Nashville portrait artist Darlene Shadden will capture your (or your child’s or grandchild’s) likeness with strokes of charcoal. $35 per person— make an appointment with an ambassador or just walk up!
The 39th Annual Bellevue Picnic will be on Saturday, May 21 at Red Caboose Park. This year’s picnic features a myriad of local vendors, unique food trucks, live music, arts and crafts, petting zoo, inflatables, rides and the day will end with a spectacular fireworks show!
We need the following volunteers: Substitute Ambassador Telephone Reassurance Volunteer New Member Welcome Team Member Member Encouragement Team Member Green Team Member Social Committee Member Turner Center Greeter/My Senior Center Guide Database Management Volunteer See Member Relations/Volunteer Manager Jamie McCone if you are interested!
FIFTYFORWARD J. L. TURNER CENTER REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY We require payment in advance if you sign up for a trip, class or program with a fee. This is the only way to guarantee that your spot is reserved. Cash or checks made payable to FiftyForward are accepted. Payments can be processed by an Ambassador or FiftyForward staff member during our business hours - Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:30pm. If there is no fee for the activity, please sign up in our lobby.
We greatly appreciate your help! Cancellation and Refund Policy: The J. L. Turner Center staff reserve the right to cancel a paid activity or trip in the event that minimum enrollment numbers (7 people) are not reached or due to inclement weather. In the event of a cancellation, any member who has paid for the program or trip will be given a refund for the full amount paid. If you sign up and pay for a trip, and then find that you are unable to attend, we request a 24 hour notice of your cancellation. You will not receive a refund for a trip or paid activity if you do not give us at least a 24 hour notice of cancellation. In the event that you are sick and are unable to give a 24 hour notice, we are still unable to issue a refund. Please know, however, that your money is not wasted as it goes toward funding the operations of the center. We are a non-profit organization and depend on donations and program fees to keep running. If you must cancel a trip, please speak to a FiftyForward staff member. Please do not rely on another member to pass the message along for you. This assures our ability to contact those who are on the waiting list. PLEASE NOTE: When paying for multiple events, please be prepared to write a separate check for each event. A separate receipt will be written for each event that you pay for, whether you pay with cash or a check.
If you have any questions about these policies, please see a FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center staff member. Thank you!
Thursday, May 12 at 9:30 am Dr. Ming Wang, of Nashville based Wang Vision Cataract and 3D LASIK Center, will present a vision care seminar for members and guests of the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center. In this special educational seminar the doctor will offer suggestions on how to care for your vision. Further, he will discuss the most updated state-of-the-art LASIK technology available whenever corrective procedures are necessary. He will also accept individual questions from the audience and all attendees will receive a gift certificate good for discounts toward the enhancement procedures that he performs. Join us for this fantastic seminar!
Hiawassee River Trip ***** Thursday, June 30 Ride with us on the historic Hiwassee River Rail Adventure scenic rail excursion through the unspoiled Cherokee National Forest, along beautiful and scenic Hiwassee River, and through the secluded Hiwassee River Gorge.
Interested in playing on a Golf League? Sign up on the Interest Sheet in the Turner Center Lobby!
See Regena Hooker for more information! 615-646-9622 ex. 72216
Trip cost $65 (includes lunch, bus ride and train ticket!)
Physical Fitness (In partnership with the Bellevue Family YMCA) Senior Olympics Informational Meeting Wednesday, May 18 at 10:00 am
Interested in competing for a gold medal? Join us to find out how!
Circuit Blast Gold: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:30 am Dance Blast Gold: Thursdays at 7:30 am Silver Sneakers Yoga: Tuesday & Thursday at 8:00 am and 12:30 pm
H2O Circuit Gold: Monday & Wednesday at 9:00 am Aquatic Arthritis: Fridays at 9:00 am Silver Sneakers Classic: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 am & 10:30 am Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30 am Silver Sneakers Circuit: Tuesday & Thursday at 9:30 am Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 11:30 am Silver Sneakers Cardio: Tuesday & Thursday at 11:30 am Tai Chi: Tuesday & Thursday at 11:30 am Pickleball: Mondays at 10:30 am & Fridays at 11:15 am
Pickleball Practice: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 pm—3:30 pm