FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center inside the Bellevue Family YMCA

October Newsletter

& Calendar of Events

The J. L. Turner Center is open

Monday—Friday, 9 am—3 pm

Contact us at 646-9622 and ask for FiftyForward

Center Director, Megan Roller mroller@fiftyforward.org

Program and Volunteer Manager,

Nicole Longuevan nlonguevan@fiftyforward.org

Program Coordinator, Candace Waligora

cwaligora@fiftyforward.org

On the Road with Joan Travel Coordinator

Joan Sincerbox 646-0059 or joan.sincerbox@comcast.net

The Bellevue Family YMCA/FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center is a

partnership between the YMCA of Middle Tennessee and FiftyForward.

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Turner Center Members,

I hope that you have been enjoying the first glimpses of fall! In case you haven't noticed, we have planned a record 12 day trips for October so that we can all get out and enjoy this beautiful time of year and see some of the great things that Nashville has to offer!

Beginning this month, we are going to make a few changes to the monthly newsletter and calendar of events. We have heard from quite a few members that there are ways that we could make the newsletter more user-friendly and easier to keep track of the different programs that folks have signed up for. As a result, we are going to create a separate Activity Payment Form which will be on the back of the monthly calendar. You will be able to use this form to track what programs and activities for the month that you have signed up for and whether you have paid for them. Hopefully, this will eliminate the confusion for our members and make sure that you recorded all of the fun activities that you are doing at the Turner Center!

Believe it or not, it is already time to start planning for another Marketfest event here at the Bellevue Family YMCA/FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center! The event will take place on Monday, November 11th and Tuesday, November 12th with vendors selling their items throughout our facility. In conjunction with the Marketfest, we will be having a silent auction with great gift cards, baskets and tickets up for bid. We are once again asking our members to contribute to this fundraiser by donating items to be used for the gifts baskets.

Here are the items that we could use: bottles of wine gourmet snacks baskets stemware chocolate bags/ribbon candles soaps dog toys/treats movie tickets gift cards cat toys/treats

Please submit all items by Friday, November 1st so we can process them before the auction. Thank you in advance for your consideration of our request.

Fondly, Megan

October Volunteer Opportunities

October Potluck Pre-Party Set-up—5 people to help set up tables and chairs in the room and

kitchen help for the food. Date Needed: Thursday, October 31 at 10:45am.

After-Party Clean-up - 5 people to help break down the room.

Date Needed: Thursday, October 31 after the potluck.

Fun Friday! Host 1 person needed with experience playing Taboo Date Needed: Friday, October 18 @ 11:45

The Outback Project: Butterfly Garden Check out the seed packets that are on clearance at this time of year

for any nectar-producing flower. We are looking forward to the spring and would appreciate any seed packet donations you find.

Volunteering is a great way to share your passion and maintain your brain health. Contact Nicole if you are interested in any

of these or our other volunteer opportunities.

VOLUNTEER NEWS

Discover RSVP Open House (in the Turner Center Lobby)

Friday, October 4 10:00am — 12:00pm

Meet RSVP Coordinator, Liane Proctor with FiftyForward’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

and find opportunities to make a difference in your community.

Prizes! Food! Fun!

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Coming in November:

Viva la Diva: Saturday, November 16, 2013 Viva la Diva is FiftyForward’s annual, agency-wide

fundraising run/walk. There are a 1 mile fun run/walk, a 5k run/walk, a 10 mile run or 1/2 marathon options. Diva participant and volunteer opportunities are available with

this event. You can pick up a form for either position in the Turner Center lobby. You can now sign

up online at www.vivaladivarun.org.

Watercolor and Calligraphy Classes Art Instructor, Marie Wells, returns to FiftyForward in November to begin

Watercolor and Calligraphy classes. Welcome back, Marie.

Candace Waligora, FiftyForward's newest staff member, brings an artistic eye to the Turner Center. A social worker by education, she is a native of Birmingham, Alabama and has been in the Nashville area for a little over 2 years. She has experience in several mediums, including drawing, painting and printmaking.

Candace will begin a 6-week drawing class on October 3rd. This class is for anyone, even if you think you can’t draw, to learn how to put pencil to paper and create your own masterpiece. The class is only $40 including supplies!

Every month, she will be holding a “Crafting with Candace” workshop. In October, the workshop will be creating fabric pumpkins. This class is $8 including supplies!

Beginning in January, Candace will be teaching a 6-week acrylic painting class. In this class Candace will show you how to mix colors and use mediums to create different effects in your artwork. You may bring pictures as references or paint a still life set up that Candace will provide. Acrylic paint is a medium that dries quickly and cleans up easily with soap and water, as opposed to oil paints. Acrylic paint colors can also be blended to create colors unique to your project. It covers a variety of surfaces including paper, canvas and wood. This class is appropriate for all skill levels.

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

AARP Driver Safety Course: Monday, October 14 & Tuesday, October 15 from 8:30am—12:30pm

By taking a driver safety course you'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more

safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. You must attend both sessions to receive your car insurance benefit.

Make checks payable to AARP. AARP members—$12; Non-AARP members—$14

Flu Shots with Kroger Pharmacy Amanda Brown, Pharmacist and her team will be here to administer flu shots on Wednesday, October 9th from

8:45am to 11:15am. Be sure to bring your insurance card with you!

Kevin Fincham, an independent Benefits Counselor with Cornerstone Senior Services and Bellevue YMCA member, offers information about the Medicare Open Enrollment period that runs October 15, 2013 through December 7, 2013. Have your enrollment questions

answered on Wednesday, October 9th from 9:00am to 11:00am.

FIELD TRIPS TPAC LookIn—The Importance of Being Earnest:

Tuesday, October 1 at 4:30pm Dazzling wordplay, comic invention, sparkling dialogue, improbable plot

twists, mistaken identities, and a sprinkling of romance–The Importance of Being Earnest has it all. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served as you enjoy

viewing an excerpt of the rehearsal and learning all about the

Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s version of this classic comedy. Trip cost is $5.

Sri Ganesha Temple Tour: Thursday, October 3 at 10:30am

Sri Ganesha Temple was built to provide a place for cultural, educational, and spiritual activities related to Hinduism, to promote inter religious, social, and

cultural understanding, and to support humanitarian causes. (Lunch on your own at Bombay Palace) Trip cost is $5.

Troutt Theater presents Peter Pan: Saturday, October 5 at 12:45pm

The Troutt Theater, located in the new theater complex on Belmont Boulevard, is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and audio equipment and serves as a performance and teaching facility. Ignite your imagination with the timeless

story of the boy who wouldn’t grow up by J.M. Barrier. Fly with Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, the fairy Tinker Bell and the Darling children on their adventures in

Never-Never Land. Van and ticket $10.

Mystery Trip: Tuesday, October 8 at 12:00pm

Did you miss out on our last three adventures? Join us for another trip for a mystery activity! We will be visiting an undisclosed location for lunch,

followed by a mystery activity. Heck! We don’t even know where we’re going! Lunch is on your own. Trip is only $7.

Remember: ALWAYS sign up for the waiting list when you find that a trip is full. There is usually a lot of shifting that occurs before each trip,

and we will call you FIRST when we schedule the same trip again!

FIELD TRIPS Bluebird Cafe:

Thursday, October 10 at 8:45am Nashville's famed Bluebird Cafe has launched many country music stars. Join

us Thursday, October 10 to see Nashville's next big hit! Then we will enjoy lunch at Zoe's Kitchen (on your own). Trip is $5.

NPT Documentary Screening Age of Champions: Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30am

Nashville Public Television and FiftyForward invite you to a luncheon and preview screening of NPT's new documentary NPT Reports: Age of Champions. This documentary follows several Senior Olympians through their training and

preparation for competition. There will be a panel discussion immediately following the screening. Lunch is included and the trip is only $5!

Healthy 4 Life Expo at Music City Center: Saturday, October 19 at 9:30am

The 1st annual WSMV Channel 4 Healthy 4 Life Expo is coming to the brand new, state-of-the-art Music City Center, located in the heart of

downtown Nashville. NBC 4's event promotion will include a campaign which will help drive a projected 20,000 Nashville-area attendees to this exciting

premiere event in a city known for its dynamic vibe and booming tourism. Trip is only $6.

Blue Heron Cruise: Tuesday, October 22 at 8:45am Blue Heron Cruises offer both relaxation and adventure, as the boat slides past waterfront homes and through 30,000 acres of wildlife refuge. The narration, music and mood are tailored to the passengers aboard! After the cruise, lunch

will be at the Riverview Restaurant (on your own). Trip cost is $15.

“Light” by Bruce Munro at Cheekwood: Friday, October 25 at 5:45pm

Cheekwood is thrilled to host the second-ever North American exhibition of LIGHT, a stunning outdoor art installation by acclaimed British artist Bruce Munro. Using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of

miles of glowing optic fiber, Munro transforms Cheekwood’s beautiful gardens into an enchanting, dream-like landscape. Trip cost is $15.

FIELD TRIPS Salon@615 with Garrison Keillor at the Nashville Public Library : Monday, October 28 at 4:00pm

Garrison Keillor is an author, storyteller, humorist, and celebrated radio host of A Prairie Home Companion. O What a Luxury: Verses Lyrical, Vulgar, Pathetic & Profound is his first poetry collection. Dinner is on your own at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Bellevue before the event. Trip cost is $8.

Owl’s Hill Hike and Picnic: Tuesday, October 29 at 11:15am Owl's Hill is a protected green space in northwestern Williamson County,

Tennessee. Usage is dedicated to a mission of education, conservation, restoration, research and species protection. To protect and preserve our 160

acres - and the wildlife that live here - access to Owl's Hill is by reservation only. We will go on an easy hike where you will meet some of the sanctuary's

inhabitants while you experience the natural beauty of the area. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy before the hike. Trip cost is $12.

Music For Seniors: Wednesday, October 30 at 9:30am Music for Seniors presents "Light Opera with Comic Flair" at the FiftyForward

Knowles Center. Enjoy lunch afterward at Edley's BBQ! Trip cost is $5, lunch is on your own.

ARTS & CRAFTS Sit & Knit: Tuesdays, 9:30—11:30am

Enjoy the company of others as you work on your own projects. For more information, contact the coordinator, Mary Lou, at mlpierce@bellsouth.net.

Quilting: Fridays, 11:15am—3pm Do you have a knack for quilting? Come stitch on your own or group projects.

For more information, contact the coordinator, Eva, at evacrsy@hotmail.com.

Advance sign-up & payment is required for all trips and activities.

Please see an Ambassador or FiftyForward staff member in the

Turner Center Lobby, Monday—Friday, 9 am—3 pm.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Community Food Advocates: Tuesday, October 1 at 10:30am SNAP and CSFP are programs available to seniors who are looking to

supplement their food budget. Jackie Contreras, SNAP Fresh Coordinator, will share how you can sign up for these programs and how participating in

these programs can put more fresh fruits and vegetables on the table. Volunteer opportunities with their program will also be discussed.

Clinical Research Associates: Wednesday, October 2 at 10:00am

Meet Kandace Spotanski of Clinical Research Associates as she discusses clinical research and why AARP voted it one of the "Great Ways to Save." Learn about how your participation in studies works and also learn about

current studies on Alzheimer's Disease, flu, shingles and botulism vaccines.

Crafting with Candace: Friday, October 4 at 10:00am In this one-hour workshop, you will make your very own fabric pumpkin, just

in time for fall decorating! Cost is $8, includes supplies.

Artificial Sweeteners with Patt Dillon: Tuesday, October 8 at 10:30am

Come hear Patt Dillon, Holistic Health Counselor, discuss artificial sweeteners and what they do for (or against) your health.

Idea Exchange with Nicole: Wednesday, October 9 at 10:30am

Do you want your ideas for the Turner Center to be heard? Join Nicole as we exchange ideas for trips, classes, and activities for the fall months.

Not available on this day? Be sure to add your idea to the Suggestion Box. If you include your contact information, we will keep you updated on the

status of your suggestions or ideas.

Puppy Visit from the Nashville Humane Association: Wednesday, October 16 at 11:00am

Please join us for a visit from a puppy from the Nashville Humane Association! Animals, especially adorable young puppies, have a positive and profound

effect on the emotional and mental health of people they come in contact with. We aim to brighten the days of others by visiting with shelter puppies!

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mindfulness & Meditation: Thursday, October 17 at 10:00am

Mystics, gurus, and avatars have known the value of sitting in the silence and meditating for centuries. Join Jerry Rossman, FiftyForward member, for an introductory look at mindfulness and meditation, and what it can mean for

you as a daily practice. Jerry will discuss several methods, apply their principles, and actually meditate for about 20 minutes.

Supper Club at Finezza Italian Bistro: Monday, October 21 at 4:30pm

Meet us for great food and even better company — new people are always welcome! For 20 years, Finezza has been serving Italian favorites

to families they have grown to know and love. Address: 5406 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205. Phone: 615-356-9398.

RSVP please, so we can expect you at the restaurant!

SHIP One on One Medicare Counseling: Wednesday, October 23 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Are you newly eligible for Medicare? Do you have questions about supplemental insurance options? Do you want to know how Obamacare is

going to affect Medicare? Sign up for a one on one counseling session today! By appointment only.

Cooking For One: Thursday, October 24 at 11:30am FiftyForward's own Nicole Longuevan will show you some tips on using leftovers and whatever you have in your pantry to create a great meal for

yourself! We will be sampling some creative creations from the toaster oven and the microwave. Cost is $5.

Monthly Potluck: Thursday, October 31 at 11:30am Do you have THE BEST cornbread or chili recipe? Prove it! We’ll have a

Cornbread and Chili Cook-off at this month’s potluck. If chili or cornbread aren't your thing, bring a side

dish, salad or dessert to share. Prizes will be awarded for the tastiest creations with guest judges on hand to

determine the winners. Feeling in the Halloween spirit? Prizes will also be awarded for the best

costumes in the room.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Chaffin’s Barn Theatre Meet at the Barn at 11:15 am—Show at Noon

Shows are $19. Bring your own lunch. If you would like to be seated as a group, please tell us when you sign up. Full show details are

available at the center or visit the Barn’s website. 48 hour advanced cancellation notice required for a credit.

Seniors of the Sahara: Thursday, October 24

Sylvia Goldberg, a respectable retired New Jersey school teacher, brings home more than just souvenirs upon returning from her grandson’s wedding in Israel. Sylvie’s troubles begin when she realizes that the old teapot she purchased at an outdoor market is actually a priceless

relic containing a geriatric genie, “Eugene” with a bad back and a penchant for vodka and V8. Keeping Eugene a secret from her three best friends,

Mabel, Thelma, and Fannie, proves to be nearly as difficult as protecting herself from Eugene’s former master who follows Sylvie home and

threatens her at knife-point . Be careful what you wish for Sylvie Goldberg! You never know, it might come true! Seniors of the Sahara is a magical

romantic comedy for seniors and juniors of all ages!

Mark your calendars for the final 2013 season show: Sanders Family Christmas: Thursday, December 5

Tech Savvy Seniors: Fridays at 11:45am—1:15pm

Classes are $15/session

October 4th Basic Computer Skills

October 11th Basic Computer Skills

October 18th Facebook for Beginners

October 25th Turner Center is closed/No Class

Participants are encouraged to bring their own electronic device. For classes that require a computer, we have a limited number of laptop or desktop

computers that can be used by attendees during class. *Remember user names and passwords or write them down and bring them to class*

Scarecrows of the Past Granville, Tennessee

Thursday, October 24 at 8:15am

Travel to Granville, TN and enjoy the many creative and diverse historic characters and traditional scarecrows as they tell stories of a rural riverboat farming community through the decades. Life size sweet and scary, silly and

sophisticated historic folk art characters! Trip is $43 including catered lunch and gratuity.

Christmas in the Country Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Saturday, November 23 at 9:00am

Delicious lunches available while you shop 100 booths filled with great gifts. YES, there will be fried pies!!

Trip is $25; lunch is on your own.

Miss Patti’s 1880’s Settlement Restaurant & Gift Shops Grand Rivers, Kentucky

Thursday, December 12 at 7:15am

Lunch and shopping at Miss Patti’s Restaurant A Christmas tradition with your choice of four entrees.

Trip is $43 including lunch & gratuity.

For information, call On the Road with Joan Travel Coordinator,

Joan Sincerbox, at 646-0059 or joan.sincerbox@comcast.net

ON THE ROAD WITH JOAN

UPCOMING MOTORCOACH TRIPS

Sudoku: Monday, October 7, 10:30am—Noon Whether you are an advanced Sudoku player or just wanting to

learn, this group is for you. Contact Howard at hnphorn@aol.com.

Bingo Monday: Monday, October 14 at Noon Bingo is returning to the Turner Center! New prizes!

New Bingo Callers! Drinks and desserts will be provided by the Turner Center. Bring your own lunch and join us for an afternoon playing Bingo!

Bunco Bonanza: Thursday, October 17 at Noon Did you have a blast learning how to play Bunco at Fun Friday!?

Bunco will be returning for another day with more prizes and laughs for those in attendance. Bunco is a fast-paced dice game

played at tables with four people per table. Bring a snack or appetizer to share with the group.

Mah-Jongg: Tuesdays, 9:30am—12:30pm For information, contact Jane at 218-7647 or janemock@comcast.net.

Bridge: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12pm—3pm For information, contact Ed at 646-9202.

Canasta Players: Tuesdays, 9:30am—3pm For information, contact Sharon at sharonreesor@bellsouth.net.

Billiards: Tuesday, October 8 and 22, 1:30pm—3pm Bring your pool cue and enjoy our open Billiards game in the Activity Room.

Fun Friday!: Friday, October 18 at 11:45am This month we are playing Taboo! Join us as we learn this

fun game of comparisons! Chaffin’s Barn will provide a boxed lunch For everyone who RSVP’s 48 hours in advance.

GAMES

The Turner Center will be closed on Friday, 10/25/13 for an

All Staff Retreat

GROUPS

Book and Written Memory Group: Thursday, October 24 at 1:00pm

This group reads and discusses a book every second month. For October, we are reading, Benjamin Franklin by Edmund Morgan. On alternate months,

the group shares “Written Memories.” For more information, contact the coordinator, Ann, at 646-8683.

Line Dance: Fridays at 10:30am Join us as we kick up our heels to some great country tunes!

For more information, contact the coordinator, Louise, at lgoodman00@comcast.net.

Beginning Line Dancing: Wednesdays in October at 1:00pm

Learn to kick up yer’ boots with this fun form of exercise! Beginner line dancing returns to the Turner Center. Learn dances like the Electric Slide,

Boot Scootin’ Boogie, Drinking Champagne and Good Times. Classes will continue through the fall.

Bellevue History & Genealogy Group: Fridays at 9am This group welcomes new members! There is no cost to join and you do not have to be a member of the Bellevue Y/FiftyForward to attend. Meetings are

every Friday (except in January and July) in the Zelle/West room where you will hear informative, dynamic speakers, do genealogy research and take field trips.

For more information, contact the coordinator, Bob, at 218-4580 or rvallen@comcast.net.

Friday, October 4th at 9:00 am: 200 Years of History: Grassmere and the Croft House - Tori Mason, Nashville Zoo at

Grassmere Croft Museum.

Friday, October 11th at 9:00 am: "General Thomas: Genealogy and Stories from Alaska" - Betty Lindsay - Author, Historian, and Genealogist.

Friday, October 18th at 9:00 am - “Outlaws and Bandits along the Natchez Trace from 1790 to 1820”

Brian Allison, Author, Re-enactor, and Historian.

Friday, October 25th:"Andrew Jackson Southerner" Dr. Mark Cheathem, Jacksonian Scholar and Professor at Cumberland

University, answers the question, "Was Andrew Jackson a frontiersman or an elite southerner" in his newly released book