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November - December, 2019 MJSAC Newsletter
A B I -MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE MOUNT JUL IET SEN IOR ACT IV ITY CENTER
Senior Picnic at
Rutland Place
SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION
MJ Senior Activity Center�
Address: 2034 N. Mt. Juliet Rd.�
Phone: (615)758�9114�
Online: www.mjseniorcenter .org �
�
�
Senior Dining�
Meals at 11:30AM�
In House Meals: M & F � $3.00�
(Must be signed up in advance)�
Meals on Wheels: T, W, & Th�
(Cost based on eligibility)�
�
Reservations:��
In House: (615) 758�9114�
Meals On Wheels: (615) 758�2777�
Enjoy a nutritious meal and meet new
friends. New diners are always welcome!
Just make a reservation for In House
meals by Wednesday prior, and for Meals
on Wheels by noon the day before you
wish to dine.�
�
�
Senior Center Staff �
Travel/Membership Coordinator: �
Pat Garrison �
Program/Activities Coordinator: �
Mona Tissue�
Finance Coordinator/Interim Director:�
Sharon Howard�
Activities Assistants:�
Sharon Coghlan, Sharon Kennedy�
Maintenance:�
Mike Kirsh�
Membership/Name Badges/Signing In or Out�
Membership is available to those individuals 55+. The
annual cost is $50 per year (fiscal year runs from July 1
� June 30). New memberships will be prorated after
January 1, 2020. The cost to any current member
renewing their membership after August 31 is $55. �
All members must wear their Center name badge when
at the Center. Members must sign in/out on the sheets
placed at the front and back entrances, and must
indicate if they are in possession of their name badge.
If you do not have your badge with you, please stop and get a
Visitor’s Badge from the receptionist, and when you leave, return
the badge to the receptionist. �
Use Good Judgment�
Participants assume the risk of taking part in all activities. The Mt.
Juliet Senior Activity Center is held harmless from all claims
resulting from taking part in any activity at the Senior Center or
by participating in any off�site activities sponsored by the Center. �
Participant Code of Conduct�
Any participant whose behavior infringes on the rights of other
participants and/or staff, volunteers or instructors, could result in
participant being asked to leave the center. Any concerns about
the center can be expressed to the elected membership advisory
council representatives or directly to the Center’s Director.�
Inclement Weather Policy�
The Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center utilizes the Wilson County
Public Schools Inclement Weather Policy to determine its weather
policy. MJSAC will be closed if the Wilson County Public
Schools are closed due to weather conditions; all meals, activities,
classes and trips are cancelled. If schools delay opening or close
early, the Center will open or close accordingly.�
�
Meals on Wheels�
Meals on Wheels (MOW) still needs kitchen volunteers daily and
also drivers to deliver to home bound clients. If you can help,
please contact our On�Site Manager Lisa Cook at (615)758�2777.�
She also wishes to thank those who have volunteered since the last
newsletter.
2 | Senior Spirit Newsletter
Visit our website at www.mjseniorcenter.org
Visit our Facebook Page “Mt. Juliet Senior Center Activity Center”�
CENTER UPDATES
Mount Juliet Senior Activity Center | 3
Cologne/Perfume � Please be careful to not “overdo”
your use of fragrances when coming to the Center.
We have several � actually many � folks who are
highly allergic to many fragrances. Please be consid-
erate in your usage. Thank you!�
Receptionists �We very much need a permanent
Thursday morning and Monday afternoon reception-
ist as well as other “floaters” to cover the desk while
our wonderful receptionists take a break or are ill.
Please see Mona Tissue for more details.�
Kitchen/Cleaning Help�
We can always use additional workers in the kitchen
for preparation, serving and clean up for Monday and
Friday “In�House” Lunches. See Sharon or Mona.�
Volunteers are the hear tbeat of an organization
like MJSAC. There is no way that our limited num-
ber of staff could produce the great programs and ac-
tivities that our members enjoy without assistance
from volunteers. Thank you to all who have already
volunteered to help in so many areas. �
Please consider volunteering for any of the many op-
portunities available. See the sheets in the front hall-
way.�
MAC Meeting�
The Members Advisory Council (MAC) meeting
will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26.
All members are encouraged to attend the MAC
meetings as there is no better way to find out what
is going on, or coming up, at the Center.�
�� Bingo Prizes ($5 Gift Cards)
�� Crochet and Knitting Yarn
�� Quilt Batting
�� Clean Plastic Bags (for bread)
�� Individually Wrapped Candy
�� Bottled Water
MJSAC Ongoing “Wish List”
Holiday Schedule
Monday, November 11
Veterans Day
Center will be closed
THANK YOU TO OUR MANY VETS!
Center will close at noon on Wednesday,
November 27 and be closed on
Thursday and Friday
November 28 & 29
Center will be closed on
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
December 24 - 26
Center will be open on Friday,
December 27 from 8:00 - noon
Center will close at noon on Tuesday,
December 31 through Wednesday, January 1
for New Year’s Eve and Day
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CENTER NEWS (CON’T)
Ballroom Dance Therapy �
�
Plan to join us at 1:00 p.m. on Tues-
days to enjoy the fun! �
November’s dance is the Waltz, and
the spotlight dance for December is
the Fox Trot. �
Ballroom Dance is excellent for build-
ing confidence, aiding in balance and simply for
having a great time!�
�
Amazon Smile Program�
�
AmazonSmile is a website with the same products,
prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The
difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile,
their Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase
price of eligible products to the charitable organi-
zation of your choice. Use it for your upcoming
holiday purchases and help the Center!�
�
Grief Support Group�
We have a Grief Support Group at 11:00 a.m. on
the fourth Tuesday of each month. This group will
be led by a representative of Avalon Hospice, and
we welcome you and others that you may know
that could benefit from this therapy.�
�
New Bible Study�
Our next Bible Study series, featuring guest teacher
Bob Marklein, will begin on Monday, January
13, 2020. See the board in the front hall (after
12/15/19) to sign up for the study.�
�
MJSAC Book Club �
Meets third Thursday of each month at 10:00
a.m. in the Bravo Room Upstairs. Upcoming
selections:�
�
November 21:“A Time to Kill” �
� by John Grisham�
December 19: “Morning Comes Softly”�
� by Debbie Macomber�
�
Most books are available from the Center � ask
Sharon Howard (615�758�9114) for details.�
�
�
�
�
15th Annual Spaghetti Day: �
Thank you to EVERYONE who volunteered for
Spaghetti Day! The center made in excess of
$6300 from our 15th Annual Spaghetti Day!�
Whether it was packing orders, busing tables, baking
desserts, cleaning dishes, or just greeting guests,
everyone who pitched in had a hand in the huge suc-
cess of this event.�
We especially want to thank the Noon Rotary Club
of Mt. Juliet and Josh Conner, Modern Wood-
men of America, for their underwr iting and
sponsorship of this event. Other significant contribu-
tions to the effort included Olive Garden, Provi-
dence (breadsticks), Providence Chik�fil�A (tea),
and Zaxby’s, Hermitage (containers).�
Our fabulous cooks Nancy Britt, Betty Sue
Wheeler, June Rae Wagoner and Barbara Briley
spent in excess of 230 hours in the preparation of
the meals � and they were fabulous!�
Some 2019 Spaghetti Day Facts:�
�� There were 45 Center Members volunteering.�
�� There were 24 Noon Rotarians cooking pasta,
making deliveries and serving meals.�
�� Another 20 or so from the community (including
Wilson County Mayor Hutto, and the Sher-
iff’s Department Deputies and Trustees)
worked shifts. �
�� 241 Meals were delivered to 16 area businesses,
including an order of 60 from Two Rivers Ford.�
�� 246 folks ate or had take�out during lunch at the
Center, and another 106 enjoyed dinner.�
�� In addition to meal sales, the Center received an
additional $350 in donations to the event.�
CENTER NEWS (CON’T)
�
BINGOCIZE®!�
The overall goal of a Bingocize
®
class is to help
older adults improve and/or maintain mobility and
independence, learn and use information on falls
reduction and other health related issues, while
winning prizes! �
In the one month since its introduction, partici-
pants have also discovered that it is FUN!�
Bingocize
®
affords those with limited mobility
and/or balance a way to regularly participate in
limited exercise that will improve lower/upper
body strength and range of motion. It is not for
someone who regularly exercises or attends exist-
ing center exercise classes.�
Class is at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, and will grow
to two classes per week if there is a demand for
such. Class size is limited, so come try it and if
you like it, sign up for future sessions. See Mona
Tissue or Sharon Coghlan for more info.�
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CHRISTMAS
PARTY!
Wednesday, December 18�
12:30 p.m. � 3:00 p.m.�
“Dirt�
�
�
y Santa” gift exchange�
Games and refreshments�
Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts
In an earlier issue of The Senior Spirit, we told you about our Quilting Club becoming a bona fide
group within The Quilts of Valor (QOV) organization that aims to produce beautiful quilts to award
our long-serving veterans. Our group has now finished three quilts and one was presented on Septem-
ber 11 (Patriots Day) to MJSAC member Bob Masto, in honor of his service in World War II. The
group will be presenting two more quilts in the near future.
In addition to the QOV quilts, the group has also pieced 14 other
beautiful quilts that are available for sale on the Center’s website.
Money raised from the sale of the quilts goes to the Center, so if
you are interested, or know of those who may wish to purchase
one of these beauties, please visit (or direct them to visit)
www.mjseniorcenter.org. The quilts are pictured, along with a
description and price, under their own tab on the site (“Quilts”).
One of these lovely quilts would make a great holiday or wedding
gift.
(Pictured left, Bob Masto and wife Nell receiving a beautiful Quilt of
Valor produced by the MJSAC Quilting Club. Each quilt is accompa-
nied by an official QOV Proclamation.)
OF NOTE…..
Mount Juliet Senior Activity Center | 7
The following came to the Center from Marilyn Wade, Greater Nashville Regional Council � please read
carefully!�
5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Fit as You Get Older�
1) Challenge yourself.�
One especially useful idea is to get out of your comfort zone by tackling something new, even though you
might feel a bit befuddled at first. That sense of befuddlement actually challenges the brain to stretch.
“The comfort zone is where the brain turns to mush,” according to the authors of� “Ageless Brain: Think
Faster, Remember More, and Stay Sharper by Lowering Your Brain Age”.�
2) Retire to something, not from something.�
Early retirement might seem like the vacation you’ve been waiting for, but it can lead to serious mental
decline. In fact, when researchers studied civil servants in Britain 14 years before and after their retire-
ment, they found that retirement presaged a decline in their short�term ability to recall words.�
3) Learn something new every day.��
That’ll build up your cognitive reserves. There was a fascinating study done of London cab drivers, who
are all required to pass a test that involves memorizing a city map of 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks.
According to brain scans, the drivers who had passed that test had actually reshaped a key region of their
brains, strengthening cognitive function.�
4) Stay connected to others.�
Your brain gets a workout when you interact with other people. In�one study, elderly people who had the
least social connection at the beginning of the experiment experienced twice as much memory loss over
six years compared to those who had the highest levels of social connection.�
5) Fine�tune your balance.�
Studies have shown that people who can’t stand on one leg for more than 20 seconds are more likely to
have damage to small blood vessels in the brain, such as tiny bleeds or ministrokes. If you miss the mark,
incorporate balance exercises into your day, as well as the advice to try a tai chi class. Why? Because a
study of tai chi practitioners in their late 60s found that their stability was particularly strong�in the 90th
percentile of the American Fitness Standards.�
(Note: The Center offers both Tai Chi and Bingocize
®
classes weekly � both of which affect balance!)�
Friday Super Bingo Sponsors �
First Friday � Rutland Place Senior Living (Pam or Tommy)�
Second Friday � Maristone Senior Living (Melissa Fonseca)�
Third Friday � McKendree Village (MaryBeth Wilson)�
Fourth Friday � Blackwell Auction & Realty (Josh or Jennifer )�
Fifth Friday � Whole Care (Lynn Gr iffin)�
8 | Senior Spirit Newsletter
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
4
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
BRAVO PRESENTS
12:30 Bible Study
12:30 Adult Coloring
5
6
7
CHAFFINS TRIP
“Singing in the Rain”
1:00 p.m. Ole Time
Music Jam
11
CENTER CLOSED
VETERANS DAY
12
10:00 - Diabetic Support Group
(Amedisys Home Health)
13
1:30 - Bunco (Card Room)
14
1:00 p.m. Ole Time
Music Jam
18
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
12:30 - 2:00
QUARTERLY
BIRTHDAY PARTY
19
10:00 - Caregivers Support Grp.
(Centennial Adultcare Center)
5:30 Center Board Meeting
20
21
10:00 Book Club
1:00 p.m. Ole Time
Music Jam
25
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
12:30 Bible Study
26
10:00 - MAC Meeting
11:00 Grief Support Group
(Avalon Hospice)
27
Center Closing at Noon
28
November 2019
CENTER CLOSED FOR
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Available Every Day: Card Games, Books & Magazines, Exercise Equipment, Billiards, Puzzles and More
Mount Juliet Senior Activity Center | 9
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
1
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
LIHEAP Lunch & Learn
12:00 - 3:00 - Preparing
Applications for Energy
Assistance
2
3
8
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
2:30 - Center Closed for
Craft Fair Set-up
9
CRAFT FAIR
8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
10
15
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
MJ Ukesters Performing
16
17
22
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
12:00 - 3:00 - Preparing
Applications for Energy
Assistance
23
24
29 30
Daily Activities:
Check Calendar for exceptions/additions to
Daily Schedule. Schedule is subject to change.
MONDAYS
9:00 SilverSneakers Classic
9:00 Bridge Group
9:30 Knit and Crochet
9:50 Workout Room Orientation
10:00 Choir
11:30 Lunch (In-House—$3)
11:30 Bravo Theatre Group
12:30 Bible Study Group
2:00 Tai-Chi
TUESDAYS
8:00 SilverSneakers Yoga
9:00 SilverSneakers Circuit
9:00 Dulcimer Club
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Oil Painting Club
12:30 Dominos
8:30 Advanced Line Dances
9:30 Knit and Crochet
9:30 Beginner Line Dances
10:00 Hand & Foot Card Group
11:30 Lunch
1:00 Multi-Media Art Class
1:00 Tai-Chi
2:00 SilverSneakers Yoga
THURSDAYS
9:00 SilverSneakers Classic
9:30 Guitar Lessons Beginner $5
10:00 Guitar Lessons Adv.—$5
10:15 Bingocize®
11:30 Lunch
1:00 Ole Time Music Jam
FRIDAYS
8:00 SilverSneakers Yoga
9:00 SilverSneakers Classic
9:00 Quilting Club
10:00 Ukulele Group
10:00 Blood Pressure Checks
11:30 Lunch (In-House—$3)
12:30 Super Bingo
1:30 Trivia Training
WEDNESDAYS
CENTER CLOSED FOR
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
10 | Senior Spirit Newsletter
December 2019
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
2
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
BRAVO PRESENTS
12:30 Adult Coloring
12:30 Bible Study
3 4 5
1:00 p.m. Ole Time
Music Jam
9
11:45 BRAVO Presents
10
10:00 - Diabetic Support Group
(Amedisys Home Health)
11
1:30 - Bunco (Card Room)
12
CHAFFIN’S TRIP
“A Tuna Christmas”
1:00 p.m. Ole Time
Music Jam
16
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
17
10:00 - Caregivers Support Grp.
(Centennial Adultcare Center)
18
CHRISTMAS PARTY
12:30-3:00
(Free tickets available 12/2)
19
10:00 Book Club
1:00 p.m. Ole Time
Music Jam
23
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
24
25
26
30
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
31
CENTER
Closing at Noon for
New Year’s Eve
HAPPY 2020!!!
CENTER CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
6
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
7
8
“A Tuna Christmas”
13
11:30 In-House Lunch $3
14
15
20
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
11:30 - 1:00
$5.00
“Over the Hill Choir”
Performing
(No Super Bingo)
21
22
27
Center Open
8:00 a.m. - noon
(No Super Bingo)
28
29
Daily Activities:
Check Calendar for exceptions/additions to
Daily Schedule. Schedule is subject to change.
MONDAYS
9:00 SilverSneakers Classic
9:00 Bridge Group
9:30 Knit and Crochet
9:50 Workout Room Orientation
10:00 Choir
11:30 Lunch (In-House—$3)
11:30 Bravo Theatre Group
12:30 Bible Study
2:00 Tai-Chi
TUESDAYS
8:00 SilverSneakers Yoga
9:00 SilverSneakers Circuit
9:00 Dulcimer Club
11:30 Lunch
12:00 Oil Painting Club
12:30 Dominos
8:30 Advanced Line Dances
9:30 Knit and Crochet
9:30 Beginner Line Dances
10:00 Hand & Foot Card Group
11:30 Lunch
1:00 Multi-Media Art Class
1:00 Tai-Chi
2:00 SilverSneakers Yoga
THURSDAYS
9:00 SilverSneakers Classic
9:30 Guitar Lessons Beginner $5
10:00 Guitar Lessons Adv.—$5
10:15 Bingocize
®
11:30 Lunch
1:00 Ole Time Music Jam
FRIDAYS
8:00 SilverSneakers Yoga
9:00 SilverSneakers Classic
9:00 Quilting Club
10:00 Ukulele Group
10:00 Blood Pressure Checks
11:30 Lunch (In-House—$3)
12:30 Super Bingo
1:30 Trivia Training
WEDNESDAYS
Mount Juliet Senior Activity Center | 11
All Day Every Day: Books & Magazines, Card
Games, Exercise Equipment, Billiards, Table
Games, Horseshoes and More.
CENTER NEWS
12 | Senior Spirit Newsletter
Wilson County Fair � Another Ribbon Report�
�
Since the last issue of
the newsletter, we
have been notified of
another Blue Ribbon
Winner at the Wilson
County Fair. Pictured
is the stained glass
project made by
MJSAC�
member Jerry Lutek �
�
“Age is a question of mind over
matter. If you don’t mind, it
doesn’t matter.”�
�
Satchel Page, U. S. Baseball Player�
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Mount Juliet Senior Activity Center | 13
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Check the Travel Board in the Big Room or the website for new trip postings!
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14 | Senior Spirit Newsletter
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OTHER MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
Socials and Games
Billiards
Book Club
Bunco
Cards
Bridge
Dominoes
Bingo (Friday)
Drama and Music
Choir
BRAVO Group
Dulcimers
Guitar Lessons
Music Jam
Ukulele Group
Line Dancing
Ballroom Dancing
Support Groups
Blood Pressure Checks
Diabetes Support
Care Givers Support
Grief Support Group
Quarterly Hearing Check
Telephone Reassurance
Arts and Textiles
Adult Coloring Group
Mixed Media Art Class
Oil Painting Class
Crochet and Knitting Class
Quilting Class
Other
Library—Free Lending
Bible Study Group
Gardeners Club
Volunteering Opportunities
Day Trips
Long Trips
Lunch and Learns
Special Events
“In-House” Lunch (M&F)
*Friendship & Fellowship*
Exercise Sessions
Tai-Chi for Arthritis
In main room or outside. The class is for everyone who would like to improve
their own personal health, flexibility and strength in a gentle, low impact move-
ment class. The class is suitable for all levels of physical ability.
SilverSneakers Circuit
The SilverSneakers Circuit workout offers standing, low-impact choreography
alternated with standing upper-body strength work with hand-held weights,
elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball. A chair is available for
support. This class is suitable for nearly every fitness level and can be adapted
depending on the skill of individual participants.
SilverSneakers Classic
Exercise to music for range of motion, strengthening and activities of daily liv-
ing. Uses hand held weights, elastic bands, tubing and balls. A chair is used.
SilverSneakers Yoga
Chair supported yoga is for everyone. No matter what age you are or what
condition you are in, you can experience the health benefits of yoga. Yoga will
move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing posi-
tions.
Workout Room Orientation
(required to use equipment)
Everyone must have an orientation before using the exercise room equipment.
Sign-up list is on the door for your orientation session.
The mission of The Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center is to provide a place for adults age 55+ to gather for recreational,
educational and social activities that promote mental and physical wellness and alleviate isolation and loneliness.