WCPR Enrichment Center Program Guide

Williamson County Enrichment Center Program Guide

Williamson County Parks & Recreation

SPRING 2017 PROGRAM GUIDE

FACILITY HOURS

Williamson County

Enrichment Center Program Guide

Monday-Thursday 7:00am-9:00pm

Friday 7:00am-5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm

Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm

CONTACT US 110 Everbright Avenue Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 786-0186

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Facility Information

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Sports for Seniors

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Staff Information

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Cultural Arts for Adults

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Monthly Activities (55+)

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Fitness for Adults

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Cards & Billiards (55+)

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Cultural Arts for Kids

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Special Events (55+)

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Rhythm & Spirit

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Fitness & Wellness (55+)

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Musical Lessons

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Senior Bus Trips

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Wellness for Moms

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Senior Outings

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Facility Map

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The Arts for Seniors

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Registration Information

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SENIOR LOUNGE HOURS (55+ ONLY) Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

Welcome!

ACADEMY PARK GYM HOURS

We offer a variety of programs de-

Operating hours to be determined by programming.

signed for you to socialize, make new friends, discover new places, learn new skills, and stay healthy. We hope you feel right at home from the mo-

ment you enter our building with our warm and friendly staff and environment.

Our Staff SENIORS

Lindsey Wood Senior Coordinator (615) 786-0186 x2519 lindseyw@williamson-tn.org Patty Norem Senior Fitness Coordinator (615) 786-0186 x2520 pattyn@williamson-tn.org

PROGRAMMING

Hannah Impeartrice Program Recreation Specialist (615) 786-0186 x2513 hannahi@williamson-tn.org Jessica Tucker Program Recreation Specialist (615) 786-0186 x2514 jessicat@williamson-tn.org

ATHLETICS

Julie Wood Senior Athletic Coordinator (615) 599-3058 juliew@williamson-tn.org

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Monthly A

CTIVITIES FOR

55+

POTLUCK & BINGO Please join us for our monthly bingo and potluck lunch. We provide the entrée and drinks and ask that you bring a side dish and/or dessert to share with the whole group. After the meal, try you luck at bingo to win a prize. Don’t miss the fun.

Registration is REQUIRED. This is a FREE event.

8805 Wednesday 3/8 12-2pm 55+ (Registration: 2/13-3/6) FREE 8806 Wednesday 4/5 12-2pm 55+ (Registration: 3/1-4/3) FREE 8807 Wednesday 5/3 12-2pm 55+ (Registration: 4/5-5/1) FREE

LUNCH & LEARN Thanks to Williamson County Medical Center, we will be bringing you different medical and health topics each month.

A light lunch will be provided. Registration is REQUIRED. Registration is REQUIRED. This is a FREE event.

8808 Monday 3/20 11am-12pm 55+ (Registration: 3/1-3/15) FREE Topic: Stroke Awareness 8809 Monday 4/17 11am-12pm 55+ (Registration: 3/20-4/12) FREE Topic: Allergies - Causes, Reactions, Prevention, Treatment 8810 Monday 5/15 11am-12pm 55+ (Registration: 4/17-5/10) FREE Topic: Vertigo

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Food provided by: Williamson Medical Center

Cards & Billiards All card play, billiards, and senior group games are included with the $1 daily general admission or with a WCPR Department pass. No registration is required for these activities, just drop-in and join us!

55+

Begins March 6th

OPEN SENIOR ACTIVITIES Come enjoy the spacious Senior Lounge for socialization, billiards, cards, games, and much more. Come and go at your leisure. Free coffee will be available all day.

Monday-Friday 7am-3pm Ongoing 55+

BRIDGE - Studio 3 (upstairs) Thursday Thursday

9am-12pm Ongoing 12:30-4pm Ongoing

55+ 55+

BUNKO - Studio 3 (upstairs) Tuesday

9-11am

Ongoing

55+

10am-12pm Ongoing 10am-12pm Ongoing

55+ 55+

DOMINOES - Senior Lounge Monday Thursday

EUCHRE - Banquet Hall (large side) 2nd Tuesday only 9:30-11am Ongoing (March 14, April 11, May 9)

55+

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN - Studio 1 (downstairs) Wednesday Friday

10am-12pm Ongoing 9am-12pm Ongoing

55+ 55+

RUMMIKUB - Senior Lounge Wednesday

9-11am

Ongoing

55+

10am-12pm Ongoing

55+

SCRABBLE - Heritage Nook Tuesday

MOVIE LOUNGE IN THE HERITAGE NOOK Friday

1-3pm

Ongoing

55+

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Special

EVENTS FOR 55+

RESOURCE FAIR

Friday, May 19, 2017 9am-12pm FREE Admission - 55+ No Registration Required

Come see what resources are available to adults 55+ in Williamson County and beyond. We will have vendors with information on health, fitness, housing, and much more. A light lunch will be served at 11am, followed by a few rounds of Bingo for fun. No registration is required.

Friday, May 12, 2017 9:30am $12 per person Registration: 4/3 through 5/8 Online Code: 8851 Let us take care of you this Mother’s Day. Come enjoy brunch in the beautiful Banquet Hall at the Williamson County Enrichment Center. Adult children are welcome to register and attend with their mothers. Registration is required.

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Fitness & Wellness AEROBIC FIT

55+

Begins March 6th

This class is a fun, energizing class for seniors who are more active. Incorporating flexibility, cardio conditioning, balance, and strength to burn calories. This class provides a total body workout that can be adapted to different fitness levels. Instructor: Nancy Rieves Wed 10am-11am Ongoing 55+ $2 EC pass holder $4 non-pass holder SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC Join us for strength training, movement, brain stimulation, and fun! This class is focused on the 55 and older population who need benefits of a “less strenuous” workout. Chairs provide stability for the “balance challenged” participant. No floor work. No registration required.

Instructor: Nancy Rieves Mon & Fri 10am-11am Ongoing 55+ $2 EC pass holder $4 non-pass holder STRENGTH, STRETCH, & STABILITY Come join us to improve joint range of movement, strength, and balance – and RELAX! Learn safe moves and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve mental clarity. No registration required. Instructor: Leslie Roberts Thur 10-10:45am Ongoing 55+ $2 EC pass holder $4 non-pass holder ZUMBA GOLD Zumba Gold® takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba®, and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners, or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. This easy-to-follow choreography will help build cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working out the muscles of the hips, legs, and arms. No registration required. Instructor: Sarah Schatz Fri 2-2:45pm Ongoing 55+ $2 EC pass holder $4 non-pass holder

WELLNESS ROOM Open 7 days a week

Senior friendly equipment

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Senior

BUS TRIPS

(55+)

MARCH: CHEEKWOOD & THE PINEAPPLE ROOM RESTAURANT Go with us on a tour of Cheekwood. We will explore Cheekwood's unique botanical gardens and level IV arboretum, including colorful seasonal gardens, historic plant and tree collections, a nationally accredited dogwood collection, and The Carell Woodland Sculpture Trail. After touring the gardens we will have lunch (Dutch treat) at The Pineapple Room Restaurant on site. The cost of the trip ($37) includes the Cheekwood tour and transportation. Lunch at The Pineapple Room is Dutch treat. Registration is REQUIRED. 8811

Wednesday 3/29 (Registration: 2/6-3/13) 55+ $37 per person (lunch Dutch treat) Time: Williamson County Enrichment Center pick up 8:45am, return by 2:30pm; Longview pick up 7:45am, return by 3:30pm; Nolensville pick up 8:15am, return by 3pm

APRIL: HUNDRED OAKS CASTLE Join us on a drive to Winchester, TN to see the Hundred Oaks Castle and Gardens. The castle was built in 1830 and is rich with history. The castle was restored to its current state in the 90’s by the Kent Bramlett Foundation. The castle and gardens truly are a site to see. After the tour, you will get to pick your own restaurant for lunch (Dutch treat) on the downtown Winchester square. You may also shop at your leisure if time allows. The cost of the trip ($28) includes admission to the Hundred Oaks Castle and transportation. Lunch is Dutch treat. Registration is REQUIRED. 8812

Thursday 4/27 (Registration: 2/6-3/20) 55+ $28 per person (lunch Dutch treat) Time: Williamson County Enrichment Center pick up 7:30am, return by 5pm; Longview pick up 8:30am, return by 4pm; Nolensville pick up 8am, return by 4:30pm

MAY: BLUE HERON BOAT RIDE & RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT Back by popular demand! Witness the beautiful spring colors and see some beautiful waterfront homes from aboard the 40’ Blue Heron pontoon boat set on the Cumberland River. Captain Jim will guide us through 30,000 acres of wildlife refuge. This trip offers relaxation, adventure, and maybe even some great photo opportunities. Just to make sure we soak up as much of the view as possible we will have lunch first (Dutch treat) at the Riverview Restaurant and Marina. The cost of the trip ($32) includes the Blue Heron boat ride and 8813

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transportation. Registration is REQUIRED. Tuesday 5/16 (Registration: 4/7-5/5) 55+ $32 per person (lunch Dutch treat) Time: Williamson County Enrichment Center pick up 9:45am, return by 5pm; Longview pick up 8:45am, return by 6pm; Nolensville pick up 9:15am, return by 5:30pm

Senior O

UTINGS

(55+)

MONDAY MOVIE MATINEE Meet us at the Thoroughbred 20 movie theatre in Cool Springs to watch the latest movies on the big screen. The movie and exact movie time will be determined closer to the date. Due to constantly adjusting times and movies, we will communicate the movie and time 24 hours in advance of the event date. This activity is fully Dutch treat for your movie ticket and concessions. We will meet in the lobby of the theater 15 minutes prior to the start of the movie. Transportation is NOT provided. Registration is REQUIRED. 8847 Monday 3/13 (Registration: 2/27-3/9) Time: TBD 55+ Dutch treat 8848 Monday 4/3 (Registration: 3/13-3/30) Time: TBD 55+ Dutch treat 8849 Monday 5/22 (Registration: 4/3-5/18) Time: TBD 55+ Dutch treat

THIRD COAST CLAY We are meeting up at Third Coast Clay at the Factory of Franklin for a fun morning of painting pottery. You will get to pick from a selection of pieces to find what is right for you. Paint the pottery using your own skills and ideas.

Pottery will be available for pick up 1 week after completion. The WCPR staff will have the pottery available for pick up at the Williamson County Enrichment Center on Friday, April 28th.

The cost of the trip ($14) includes purchase of your pottery. Transportation is NOT provided for this trip.

8850 Thursday 4/19 (Registration: 3/20-4/12) 55+ Cost: $14 per person (lunch Dutch treat) Time: 10am (we are meeting at Third Coast Clay)

LUNCH RUNS One to two times a month we will meet up at yummy hotspots in the Franklin/Middle TN area for lunch. Please let us know some of the places you would like to go to lunch at. Lunch runs will be Dutch treat and transportation is NOT provided.

SENIOR DROP-IN BOWLING Franklin Family Entertainment Center (FFEC), located at 1200 Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN 37067, sets aside morning times each week and provides a discounted rate for seniors. Please contact FFEC for specific dates and details at (615) 790-2695.

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The Arts

FOR

SENIORS (55+)

OPEN ART STUDIO - BEGINS MARCH 13TH IN STUDIO 1 (DOWNSTAIRS) Express yourself through your own media at our Open Art Studio. Bring your own supplies and ideas. This class will help teach you new techniques and hone in on your artistic abilities. No registration required. Instructor: Pam Irvin Monday 9am-12pm Ongoing 55+ $2 EC pass holder $4 non-pass holder

DULCIMER DANDIES - BEGINS MARCH 8TH IN THE HERITAGE NOOK Whether you are skilled or new to the dulcimer, you will enjoy practicing and learning with this group. They perform at senior events and other activities throughout the year. No registration required. Lead by: Clara Vaughn Wednesday 10am-12pm Ongoing 55+ FREE w/ EC pass

CHORUS - BEGINS MARCH 17TH IN THE LARGE BANQUET HALL (BY PIANO) If you enjoy singing please come join our chorus group. They sing lots of fun songs from musicals to hymns. They perform at senior events throughout the year. No registration required. Instructor: Jackie Pack Friday 10:45-11:45am Ongoing 55+ $2 EC pass holder $4 non-pass holder

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Sports

FOR

SENIORS (55+)

ACADEMY PARK GYM We will have a variety of sports leagues, open gym times, and programs for seniors Monday through Friday at the Academy Park Gym, located behind the Enrichment Center. The Academy Park gym has two courts, a multipurpose field, and outdoor pickleball courts. Exact schedule for our sports programs will be coming soon.

Sports Include:  Pickleball  Basketball  Beachball Volleyball  Horseshoes  Cornhole  Table Tennis  Badminton  Shuffleboard  Croquet  Bocceball  And much more!

For more information about SR Sports at the Academy Park Gym, contact Julie Wood at (615) 599-3058 or juliew@williamson-tn.org.

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Cultural A

RTS FOR

ADULTS

WRITING LIFE STORIES (CREATIVE NON-FICTION) Are you interested in learning to write your special life experiences and memories for your grandchildren? This is the class for you! Picking cotton on Grampa’s farm, going to a Beatles concert, Mama’s shiny aluminum Christmas tree, swimming in a pond, where were you when the President was shot or when the flood came… write it, keep it, pass it on. This class is a workshop for learning to write scenes, dialogue, and description and completing a finished story that is compelling to read. Registration is REQUIRED in advance.

Instructor: Kathy Rhodes (author & editor) - Contact Kathy at (615) 945-5076 or kathyrhodes.writer@gmail.com for more information.

8540 Wednesday 3/8-3/22 10-11:30am Adults & Up $45 8541 Wednesday 5/10-5/24 10-11:30am Adults & Up $45

FLOWERS THAT POP WITH COLOR & STYLE This class focuses on creating impressionist floral designs that literally pop off the canvas. Bold color choices missed with unique designs and texture help the participants bring authenticity to their work. You’ll see flowers in the landscape in a different way! Bring your OWN materials. Registration is REQUIRED in advance. Instructor: Caroline Thompson - Contact Caroline at (303) 882-8931 for more information and the materials list.

8543 Thursday 3/23 9:30am-2:30pm Adults & Up 8544 Thursday 4/27 9:30am-2:30pm Adults & Up 8545 Thursday 5/18 9:30am-2:30pm Adults & Up

$50 $50 $50

BASIC DRAWING - BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATE

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This is an ongoing DROP-IN class and each student is taught at their own skill level. The class will explore the basics of drawing such as perspective, value, color, and texture. Each class will include exercises such as drawing a face, an animal, or a landscape. Drawing is a skill that can be learned and it can be a relaxing activity. Instructor: Marie Oxnard - Call Marie at (919) 740-2800 or marieoxnard@yahoo.com for more information.

Tuesdays 3/7-3/28 (skip 3/21)10am-12pm Adults & Up $15 per class Tuesdays 4/4-4/25 10am-12pm Adults & Up $15 per class Tuesdays 5/2-5/30 10am-12pm Adults & Up $15 per class

Fitness

FOR

ADULTS AND UP!

TAI CHI - INTRODUCTORY CLASS YANG STYLE 24 FORM Tap into your body’s energy, reduce your daily stress and feel organized! Yang style tai-chi is something everyone can do. Tai Chi Ch’uan uses smooth continuous low impact movements to help you unwind while improving your balance, posture, and strength. Come and try our FREE class and see what it’s all about. Registration is REQUIRED to attend the classes on a regular basis. This is a sessional class.

Instructor: Susan Schmitter FREE TRIAL Tuesday 3/7 To Register for Class: 8582 Tuesdays

11:15am-12pm

Adult & Up

3/14-5/9(skip 5/2) 11:15am-12pm

Adult & Up

$96

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Cultural

ARTS FOR KIDS

MS. AMY’S ART ZOO Let’s make art animals. Follow along cartooning different zoo animals with colored markers and oil pastels. We will explore many art mediums including pastel chalks, oil pastels, paints, and clay. We then choose different animals from the zoo and complete an art folder to take home. *Additional supply fee of $5 is payable to the instructor. Instructor: Amy Stielstra - Contact Amy at (615) 218-9877 or amystielstra@bellsouth.net for more information.

8591 Saturday 4/8 9:30-11:30am 6-12 years old 8592 Saturday 5/6 9:30-11:30am 6-12 years old

$20* $20*

MS. AMY’S AFTER SCHOOL ART ADVENTURES Let’s do art! Let’s draw cartoons, doodle, paint, sculpt clay, collage, and more. We create with markers, paints, pastels, oil pastels, model magic, glue, and recycled found collage. You will be amazed at how much art and fun we will have in just a few hours. *Additional supply fee of $5 is payable to the instructor. Instructor: Amy Stielstra - Contact Amy at (615) 218-9877 or amystielstra@bellsouth.net for more information.

8623 Tuesday 3/14 3:45-5:45pm 11-17 years old $20* 8624 Tuesday 4/11 3:45-5:45pm 11-17 years old $20* 8625 Tuesday 5/9 3:45-5:45pm 11-17 years old $20*

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Rhythm & Spirit

DANCE * TUMBLING * CHEER

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Musical L

ESSONS FOR

ALL

PIANO OR VOICE LESSONS Private weekly Piano or Voice lessons with a focus on the fun. For Piano, learn our way around the keyboard through a natural process, play songs with both hands, and reading music. For Voice, practice popular songs, proper breathing, vocal exercises to gain control of your voice, and learn stage presence. These lessons can be split between Piano and Voice. Instructor: Lauren D’Amato. Call/text Lauren at (615) 394-1258 to reserve your 30 minute time slot. Once your time slot is reserved, the instructor will give you a link for online registration to complete your registration and payment process.

Wednesdays 3/1-3/29 8am-12pm 3 yrs and up $150 Wednesdays 4/5-4/26 8am-12pm 3 yrs and up $120 Wednesdays 5/3-5/31 8am-12pm 3 yrs and up $150 Saturdays 3/4-3/25 8-10:30am 3 yrs and up $120 Saturdays 4/1-4/29 (skip 4/15) 8-10:30am 3 yrs and up $120 Saturdays 5/6-5/27 8-10:30am 3 yrs and up $120

VOCAL PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP - SINGING IS A GREAT ESCAPE This is an ongoing group lesson. Learn to use subtext for lyrics in songs, make it real for you and the audience, learn microphone technique, stage presence , and express emotion through singing.

Must have prior singing experience/lessons. Bring to class instrumental tracks and 2 copies of the lyric sheets of the song you want to work on. Instructor: Lauren D’Amato - Contact Lauren at (615) 394-1258 for more information.

8579 Saturday 3/11 10:45am-12pm 14 yrs and up $10 8580 Saturday 4/8 10:45am-12pm 14 yrs and up $10 8581 Saturday 5/13 10:45am-12pm 14 yrs and up $10

GUITAR, UKULELE, OR MANDOLIN LESSONS Private Guitar, Ukulele, or Mandolin lessons for kids, adults, and seniors. Lesson plans create with age appropriate music and songs you want to play. Taught by an instructor with over 30 years of experience who has patience to help everyone learn. Instructor: John D’Amato. Call/ text John at (615) 394-1252 to reserve your 30 minute time slot. Once your time slot is reserved, the instructor will give you a link for online registration to complete your registration and payment process.

Fridays 3/3-3/31 8am-12pm 8 yrs and up $150 Fridays 4/7-4/28 (skip 4/14) 8am-12pm 8 yrs and up $90 Fridays 5/5-5/26 8am-12pm 8 yrs and up $120

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Wellness F

OR

MOMS

MEANINGFUL MOM Meaningful Mom is about YOU and having all you do BE MEANINGFUL! It is a journey to consciously create who YOU want to be as a Mom, and to turn your everyday to-do’s into meaningful expressions of YOU. YOU become present, find peace, and discover ways to “pedal with joy”.

Your children experience the best in YOU, which naturally brings out the best in them. Come and find out ways you can start your own Meaningful Mom Journey. A new possibility awaits you… Instructor: Kristi Conradie - Contact Kristi at (512) 632 -5151 or meaningfulmom@gmail.com for more information.

8610 8612 8614 8616

Monday Thursday Monday Thursday

3/6 3/30 4/3 4/20

9:30-11am 11am-12pm 9:30-11am 11am-12pm

Adults & Up Adults & Up Adults & Up Adults & Up

$12 $12 $12 $12

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Coming Soon!

Keep an eye out for the new

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK coming later this spring.

Visit our website at http://www.wcparksandrec.com/facilities_and_parks/coming_soon!/index.php

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to see the progress!

Registration I

NFORMATION

Register Today!

ONLINE

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IN PERSON

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www.wcparksandrec.com PLEASE NOTE: While the Parks and Recreation Department makes every effort to ensure that all information provided regarding our programs and facilities is listed as accurately as possible, please understand that we reserve the right to make necessary changes to the benefit of our patrons and the operation of our department.

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We look forward to having you at the Williamson County

Enrichment Center.

110 Everbright Avenue Franklin, TN 37064

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