RIDE OUR “COOL CAT” FLOAT IN THE CHRISTMAS PARADE On Sunday, Dec. 1, we are going to

enter a float in the College Grove Christmas

Parade. Our theme is: “We’re not Old Birds —

We are Cool Cats!” And, to illustrate the message,

our float will be decked out with two 7-foot tall

figures — one of a bird, the other of a cat.

The larger-than-life statues were formed by Sarah and

her neighbor for a Farmer’s Market project. They are too cool!

We hope that several members will want to ride the

float, and that many others will be there to cheer us from the

street.

We will gather at the Center at 12:15. Be sure and

dress warmly, and bring a lap blanket if need be. If it

rains, or the temperature dips below 30°, we will cancel.

RED HAT SOCIETY TO VISIT SOUTHERN CARE ASSISTED LIVING The Red Hat Society will spread a little Christmas cheer on Wed., Dec. 4th with

Christmas cards and carols for residents of Southern Care Assisted Living in Franklin.

The van will leave the Center at 9:30 a.m. Van fee is $4, and the Red Hats will decide

where to have lunch.

COLLEGE GROVE ENRICHMENT FOCUS December 2013

DECEMBER

HIGHLIGHTS

1 � Christmas Parade

2 � Relaxation Therapy

4, 11 & 18 � Computer Class How to Shop for Things

on the Internet

4 � Membership Breakfast

4 � Red Hat Society

5 � Dr. Patterson

Chiropractor

6 � Music City Center

10 � Gift Wrapping Party

11 � Fountains of Franklin

17 � Bob Ross Painting

Workshop

18 � Birthday Potluck

Jacki Rumpp

24-26 � Center Closed

for Christmas Holiday

Jan. 1 � Center Closed

New Year’s Day

HOLIDAY MUSIC BY JACKI RUMPP FOR DECEMBER POTLUCK Our guest for Birthday Potluck this month is a singer/songwriter who lives

right in our midst. Her name is Jacki Rumpp, and she has made Tennessee her

home for over five years. Some of you already know

Jacki through her work at the College Grove UMC.

As worship leader, she leads the congregation in sing-

ing, chooses much of the music, and sings special

music there regularly.

Join us Wednesday, Dec. 18, as Jacki helps

usher in the Yuletide spirit by performing some best-

loved Christmas carols and songs.

Lunch is at 11:30. Music at noon. The Center

provides the main course. Please bring a side dish.

Most of us understand that

chiropractic therapy is a natural

way to approach aches and pains.

But some of us may shy away

from going to the chiropractor —

especially if we have ever been

“cracked” by one. That’s why our

Office Manager, Pat, recom-

mended her chiropractor, Dr. Paul

Patterson, to be a guest speaker.

While Dr. Patterson cer-

tainly can use the technique that

produces the cracking sound — a

specific, highly-accurate thrust —

this is not the only tool in his kit.

He is more likely to use the

“Activator,” an instrument that de-

livers carefully directed energy.

Or he may apply a slow, constant

pressure to achieve alignment.

Dr. Patterson will give us

more information about the tech-

niques he uses, as well as which

medical issues that chiropractic

therapy can treat. Plus, Pat is go-

ing to be his guinea pig, which will

make it fun.

Join us Thursday, Dec. 5.

We’ll have lunch ($4) at 11:30,

and Dr. Patterson will speak at

noon. Please sign up.

FROM THE DIRECTOR… A big thank you to all our

volunteer bakers and cooks who

helped make our Pancake Break-

fast and Bake Sale successful.

We made $1000 that will benefit

the programs at FiftyForward

College Grove. We could not

have done it without the work of

our dedicated volunteers.

There is still time left to

renew or join the Center at a dis-

counted price of $70 through

Dec. 31, 2013. If you wait until

the first of the year, membership

cost is $75. Join us Wednesday,

Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m. for our an-

nual Membership Breakfast and

sign up with us.

As you read in the lead

newsletter article, we need volun-

teers to ride the FiftyForward

College Grove float in the Col-

lege Grove Christmas Parade

Sunday, Dec. 1. Ride with us as

we spotlight our Center for the

community. It is a great theme

with great float decorations. No

work is involved for you except to

ride and wave to the crowd.

Please let the staff know if you

are interested in riding.

Happy Holidays!

SarahSarahSarahSarah

DEC. 5: CHIROPRACTOR PAUL PATTERSON

GIFT WRAPPING PARTY FOR VETERANS’ CHILDREN SET FOR TUES., DEC. 10

A reminder that RSVP is sponsoring a toy drive this Christmas

for the children of veterans. They have asked that we

donate two gifts for each child. For example:

• a doll, hot wheels, a board game or a book

• plus a stocking stuffer, like socks, gloves or a hat

Our deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 10. On

that day, at 1 o’clock, RSVP will host a

gift-wrapping party at the Center. They will

furnish gift paper, supplies and refreshments.

We’ll play some Christmas music

and make a fun morning/afternoon of it Please sign up.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Fountains of Franklin Assisted Living

has invited us to be their guests

for lunch and a tour.

Van leaves the Center at 12 noon

Van fee is $4

College Grove History Book

makes a wonderful

Christmas present!

$55

COMPUTER CLASS: HOW TO SHOP FOR THINGS ON THE INTERNET If you are interested in learning how to shop for things on the

Internet, this is the class for you! It will be held Dec. 4, 11 and 18,

from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your laptop and follow along, or just

receive the information that will make it easy to shop on your own at

home.

“How to Shop for Things on the Internet” will be led by

Courtney Morgan, who has taught computer classes to children and

adults for over 10 years. Topics in this course include:

� navigating the sites

� how to distinguish a “safe” and “unsafe” website

� where to find the best deals

� what not to do when shopping on the Internet

The three-week series is free to

members; fee is $10 for non-members.

Please sign up.

MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 Please join us for

breakfast on Wed., Dec. 4, at

8:30. It will be a morning to

just sit back and enjoy good

food and good friends.

The meal is a small

token of our GREAT apprecia-

tion, and is free to new and

renewing members.

$5 DISCOUNT

on 2014

Membership

$70

If you’re curious about

Nashville’s new Music City Center,

then make plans to come with us on

Friday, Dec. 6. We’ll see for our-

selves what all the hullabaloo is

about. The MCC’s “Guest Experi-

ence Manager,” Regina Hicks, will

take us on a guided tour of the

building, which includes:

• 353,143 sq. ft. of exhibit

space

• the largest Grand Ballroom

in the state, with 57,500 sq. ft.

of space

• 18,000 sq. ft. Davidson

Ballroom

• 60 meeting rooms that oc-

cupy 90,000 sq. ft.

Our tour will require a bit

of walking — so be sure and wear

comfortable shoes! Regina has

planned to have one wheelchair

available, in case someone wants to

ride for a while. But let Libby

know ahead of time if you want to

request an additional wheelchair,

for yourself, or to share with a friend.

As an added bonus: It looks

like a group from FiftyForward’s

Madison Station will be taking the

tour with us.

The van will leave the Cen-

ter at 8:45 a.m. Van fee is $6.

We’ll stop some place good for

lunch on the way back.

MUSIC CITY CENTER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6

through

Dec. 31

Coming in January: “Antiques Grove Show” and a Cake Decorating class!

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the event that Williamson County Schools

are closed due to inclement weather,

all Center programming will be cancelled.

WELLNESS MASSAGE

Licensed Massage Therapist, Kathy McFarlane, has

years of experience serving mature adults.

Wednesdays by appointment

Members: $45 � Non-members: $60

LINE DANCING

Beginners and experienced line dancers learn the lat-

est and hottest line dances while getting a great

cardio workout.

Fridays: 10 to 11:30

Dance Instructors: Sam and Shirley Kirtley

Assistant Instructor: Cathy Smotherman

No fee

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS

Every other Thursday at 10 am

Sponsor: Willowbrook

H ISTORY BIBLE CLASS

Class will not meet in December.

Instructor: Frances Greathouse

ART AND CRAFT CREATIVE ARTS

Class is taking a break for the holidays

Instructor: Renee LaRose

BOB ROSS PAINTING WORKSHOP

Take home a finished oil painting at the end of class!

Tuesday, Dec. 17: 1 to 3 pm

Instructor: Liz Farar

Class fee: $20 members � $23 non-members

(Cost includes all supplies)

QUILTING BEE

Quilters meet first and third Wednesdays

Dec. 4 and 18 � 1 to 3 pm

LANGUAGE ARTS WRITING, ETC.

For anyone who loves the written word, whether po-

etry, prose, fact or fiction, our writers group is open

to published writers, beginners and those who are in

between. Gentle critiques are given if requested.

First and third Thursdays: 1 to 3 pm.

Members: no fee � Non-members: $24 per year

TUESDAY MORNING BOOK CLUB AT FIFTYFORWARD

December selection is The Great Gatsby by F. Scott

Fitzgerald. New members welcome!

Tuesday, Dec. 17 � 9 am

TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER CLASS:

HOW TO SHOP FOR THINGS ON THE INTERNET

Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18: 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Instructor: Courtney Morgan

Non-members: $10 for 3-week series

Please sign up

Guided Relaxation

with Claudia Prangue

Monday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m.

It is the mission of FiftyForward to enrich the lives of adults 50 and over

by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.

Hours: Center Director:

Program Director/Newsletter Editor: Program Associate:

Williamson County FLIP Coordinator: Williamson County Care Manager:

F I F TYFORWARD C OLLEGE G ROVE

Phone: 368.7093 or 368.7278 � Fax: 368.7935 � Email: sstephens@fiftyforward.org

Monday through Friday � 8 am to 3 pm Sarah Stephens Libby C. Beeson Pat Connelly 615.376.4332 Jennifer Broadrick/376.4334

FIFTYFORWARD COLLEGE GROVE

8607 Horton Highway P.O. Box 223 College Grove, TN 37046 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

FUN & GAMES CANASTA

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 am to 3 pm

BRIDGE

Mondays: 10 am to 2:30 pm

POKER

Wednesdays: 11 am to 1 pm

Pool, Pedro, Scrabble, Rummikub, Skip-bo

and other games daily.

COLLEGE GROVE COMMUNITY LIB

RARY

368.3222

Library Associate:

Betty Kirkeminde

Hours: M-W-R-F: 9 a

m to 5 pm

Tuesday: 11 am to 7 pm

Preschool Storytim

e � Thursdays at 10

Home School Program � Dec. 14

at 1 pm