March 2020 maury county senior center 931-380-3950 vol. 8 issue 3

*Vernon Brooks *Chairperson Ed Brooks Beverly Baxter Walter Mitchell Agnes Young Jo Ann McClellan Bobby Chance Georgena Wilson David Skillington Leon Ogilvie Ted Huntley Jean Sims Vickie Beaver Whitney Seaton Mayor Andy Ogles Mayor Chad Molder Mayor Bill White Mayor Rick Graham

Brenda Grimsley, Executive Director

mcsc3@cpws.net

******* MCSC

2019-2020 Board Members

Inside This

Issue

2 - Columbia Activities 3 - Columbia Meals 4 - Tournament Sponsors & Winners 5 - Thank You’s 6 - Columbia Highlights 7—Mt. Pleasant Activities 8—Mt. Pleasant Highlights 11-Info., Classes/ Assistance 12-Newsletter Sign Up

Above and Below: Many thanks to the Lions Club of Columbia for sponsoring their

annual lunch in February. It’s always well attended (as you can see) and the

food……. Delicious! Our staff and members appreciate The Lions Club of Columbia for

all of the support that they give.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

2 8 Cards/pool 8:30-9 Beginners Line Dance 9-10 Line Dance Class 9 Canasta/games 9:30 Walk with Ease 10 Crochet Class 11:30 Lunch 1 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi 5 Yoga

3 8 Cards/games 8-10 Pool 101 Class 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ MRH Mobile Clinic 9 Rummikub Tournament 9:30 Walk with Ease 9:30 Zumba 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 1 Beginners Computer Class 6 Rita’s Free Line Dancing

4 8 Rook/games/pool 9 9-Ball Tournament 9 Medicare Counseling (Appt. Required) 11:30 Lunch 1-4 Bridge 1 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi

5 8 Cards/games 8:30 Walk With Ease 9:30 St. Patrick’s Day Button Craft Project 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 12:30 FRA 44 2 DAV 2:30 Chair Yoga

68 Cards/games/pool 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ Quality First 9:30 Arthritis Exercise 10:45 Trivia w/ Mary Fox Unity Psychiatric Care 11:30 Lunch by Unity Psychiatric Care

9 8 Cards/pool 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ MRH Mobile Clinic 8:30-9 Beginners Line Dance 9-10 Line Dance Class 9 Canasta/games 9:30 Walk with Ease 10 Crochet Class 11:30 Lunch 1 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi 5 Yoga

10 8 Cards/games 8-10 Pool 101 Class 9:30 Walk with Ease 9:00 Zumba 11 Kroger/NHC HomeCare Bingo 11:30 Lunch 1 Beginners Computer Class 6 PM Master Gardeners

11 8 Rook/games/pool 9 Medicare Counseling (Appt. Required) 10 When Life Happens Presentation w/ Daniel Parks – Lightway Home Health Care 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 1-4 Bridge 1-2 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi

12 8 Cards/games 8:30 Walk With Ease 9:30 Healthy Plate Method Presentation w/Starla Hardin—UTC 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 2:30 Chair Yoga

138 Cards/games/pool 8:30 Rook Tournament 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ Magnolia Healthcare & Rehab 9:30 Arthritis Exercise 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch

168 Cards/pool 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ MRH Mobile Clinic 8:30-9 Beginners Line Dance Line Dance Class 9 Canasta/games 9 Phase 10 Tournament 9:30 Walk with Ease 10 Crochet Class 11:30 Lunch 1 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi 5 Yoga

178 Cards/games 8-10 Pool 101 Class 9:30 Walk with Ease 9:30 Zumba 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 12:30 Movie and Pop Corn 1 Beginners Computer Class 6 Rita’s Free Line Dancing

St. Patrick’s Day

188 Rook/games/pool 9 Medicare Counseling (Appt. Required) 9:00 Pool Tournament 9:15 Wii Tournament 11:30 Lunch 1-4 Bridge 1-2 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi

198 Cards/games 8:30 Walk with Ease 9 Corn Hole Tournament 10:30 Trivia w/ Heidi of Life Care 11 Newcomers Meeting 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 2:30 Chair Yoga

208 Cards/games/pool 8:30 Canasta Tournament 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ Quality First Healthcare 9:30 Arthritis Exercise 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch

23 8 Cards/pool 8:30-9 Beginners Line Dance 9-10 Line Dance Class 9 Canasta/games 9:30 Walk with Ease 10 Interactive Music Program 10 Crochet Class 11:30 Lunch 1 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi 5 Yoga

248 Cards/games 8-10 Pool 101 Class 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ MRH Mobile Clinic 9:30 Walk with Ease 9:30 Zumba 9:30 Muletown Pottery Trip 11 Kroger/Brookdale Bingo 11:30 Lunch 1 Beginners Computer Class

25 8 Rook/games/pool 9 Medicare Counseling (Appt. Required) 10 March Birthday Party — Lynnetta Lyons sponsor 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 1-4 Bridge 1 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi

26 8 Cards/games 8:30 Walk With Ease 10:00 SNAP Presentation w/ Bonnie Walker 10:30 Singing with Jim Hutchison 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 2:30 Chair Yoga

278 Cards/games/pool 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ Quality First 9:30 Arthritis Exercise 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch

30 8 Cards/pool 8:30 Blood Pressure Check w/ MRH Mobile Clinic 8:30-9 Beginners Line Dance 9-10 Line Dance Class 9 Canasta/games 9:30 Walk with Ease 10 Crochet Class 11:30 Lunch 1 Silver Sneakers 2-3 Tai-Chi 5 Yoga

318 Cards/games 8-10 Pool 101 Class 9:30 Walk with Ease 9:30 Zumba 11 Kroger Bingo 11:30 Lunch 1 Beginners Computer Class 6 Rita’s Free Line Dancing

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1020 Maury County Park Drive

Columbia, TN 931-380-3950

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-4:00

COLUMBIA ACTIVITIES

March 2020

Visit us on Facebook Maury County Senior Citizen Center

Website: www.mcsc2.org

Please note: All events and activities are subject to change with or without notice.

*****CHAIR YOGA IS HERE ON THURSDAYS AT 2:30pm*****

Tuesday, May 24th Meet at Muletown Pottery

$10 per person Paid to Muletown Pottery

on day of trip

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This newsletter is sponsored by: For those eating on non-scheduled days at the Columbia

Center: Please let the kitchen know by 11am the day before that you will be eating with us. We want to have

enough food for everyone; this helps us to have enough. Please call 931-380-3950. Thank you!

SOUTH CENTRAL HUMAN RESOURCE AGENCY Nutrition Program for the Elderly

Milk & Butter Included with each meal

March 2020 *** Diabetic meals will have a dessert substitution of one of the following: fresh fruit, canned fruit (juice washed off), vanilla wafers, graham crackers, s/f

Jell-O, pudding or cookie and applesauce.

.MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

HOMEMADE VEGETA-BLE SOUP ½ HAM & CHEESE SAND. ON WHEAT W/ MUST PEARS OATMEAL RAISIN COOK-IE MILK

MAR 2

KRAUT & WEINERS FIELD PEAS PICKLED BEETS PEACH CRISP CORNBREAD MILK

MAR 3

BBQ SANDWICH W/ BBQ SAUCE PKT. POTATO SALAD BAKED BEANS WW BUN TROPICAL FRUIT MILK

MAR 4

LASAGNA TOSSED SALAD W/ 1000 ISLAND DRESSING BROWNIE FRESH ORANGE TEXAS TOAST MILK

MAR 5

MEATLOAF W/ TOMA-TO SAUCE MASHED POTATOES ENGLISH PEAS 1 SLICE WHEAT BREAD FRUIT COCKTAIL MILK

MAR 6

ENCHILADA PIE MEXICALI CORN REFRIED BEANS TORTILLA CHIPS FRESH APPLE MILK

MAR 9

WHITE BEANS W/ HAM TURNIP GREENS OKRA & TOMATOES CORNBREAD MIXED FRUIT MILK

MAR 10

CHICKEN TENDERS W/ HONEY MUSTARD AUGRATIN POTATOES LIMA BEANS WW ROLL MANDARIN ORANGES MILK

MAR 11

TUNA SALAD ON CROISSANT MACARONI SALAD SPONGE CAKE PEACHES MILK

MAR 12

GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD W/RANCH CRACKERS POTATO SOUP S/F CHOCOLATE PUD-DING BANANA MILK

MAR 13

CHILI W/ BEANS ½ PIMENTO CHEESE SANDWICH ON WHEAT TROPICAL FRUIT POUND CAKE MILK

MAR 16

SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN BREAST STEAMED RICE GREEN BEANS COOKED CARROTS PINEAPPLE MILK

MAR 17

CHEESEBURGER W/ SWISS CHEESE LET/TOM/PICKLE/MAYO BAKED POTATO CHIPS BAKED BEANS WW BUN FRESH ORANGE MILK

MAR 18

CHICKEN & NOODLES SWEET POTATOES SUCCOTASH WW DINNER ROLL DICED PEARS MILK

MAR 19

FISH FILET W/TARTAR SAUCE WHITE BEANS COLESLAW CORNBREAD PEACH CRISP MILK

MAR 20

CHICKEN & DUMP-LINGS SWEET POTATOES GREEN BEANS WW ROLL MANDARIN ORANGES MILK

MAR 23

BEEF STEW YAM PATTIES COLESLAW BAKED APPLES CORNBREAD MILK

MAR 24

SITE MANAGERS MEETING

MAR 25

BREADED PORK CHOP HOMINY PINTO BEANS CORNBREAD MIXED FRUIT MILK

MAR 26

BAKED SPAGHETTI TOSSED SALAD W/ ITAL-IAN DRESSING WK CORN APPLE COBBLER TEXAS TOAST MILK

MAR 27

HAMBURGER STEAK W/ GRAVY CREAMED POTATOES PEAS & CARROTS WW ROLL DICED PEARS MILK

MAR 30

BBQ CHICKEN BREAST CORN ON COB BAKED BEANS WW ROLL TROPICAL FRUIT MILK

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9-BALL POOL: Sponsored by: WILLIAMSPORT LAKE CONCESSIONAIRES ROOK: Sponsored by: MAURY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER PHASE 10: Sponsored by: AMBASSADOR’S GOLF CLUB POOL: Sponsored by: TOMMY HIGHT SHELTER INSURANCE Wii: Sponsored by: NHC MAURY REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE

CORNHOLE: Sponsored by: HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME CANASTA: Sponsored by: ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHAB HOSPITAL OF FRANKLIN Rummikub: Sponsored by: MAURY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER

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CANASTA WINNERS Ann Harris & “Ben” Northern

MAURY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER TOURNAMENT WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY 2020

Wii BOWLING WINNERS 1st: Jean Thomason

2nd: Rochelle Graham 3rd: Marilyn Braden

ROOK WINNERS

John McKinnon & Carol South

9-BALL POOL WINNERS 1st: Belton Dixon

2nd: Robert Mooningham 3rd: Terry Cothran

CORNHOLE WINNERS Scorekeeper: Brian Childs

No Tournament

POOL WINNERS 1st: Robert Mooningham

2nd: Terry Cothran 3rd: Paul Watson

PHASE 10 WINNER

Marilyn Braden

Be a good friend and leave the handicap

parking for folks that have a handicap tag on their car or windshield.

Please volunteer with us for the Cash for Trash project in Spring Hill on March 14th. The Spring Hill Dept. of Public Works will pay non-

profit agencies $75 for every mile that is cleared of trash. Join us – and bring a friend or family member. Call us at the senior center to

sign up and we’ll share the details.

PLEASE SUPPORT

OUR MILITARY MEN & WOMEN

RUMMIKUB WINNER Marilyn Braden

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Thank you to the United Way of Maury County for supporting us here at the Maury County Senior Center! We appreciate you!

For information:unitedwayofmaurycounty@gmail.com or visit their website at www.unitedwayofmaurycounty.com for further information or to make a donation.

UWMC Proud Partner of the Maury County Senior Center!

Above: Thank you Bob Bohrman for faithfully representing our senior center at the SCTDD Advisory Council for more than

20 years.

Above: Thank you to Linda Lester of Dear Heart for their monthly donation of flowers to be given to members that receive

our meals through our Meals on Wheels program.

Above: A BIG Thank You to one or our favorite nurses Lori Bergland from the Maury Regional Mobile Clinic. She faithfully comes to take Blood Pressure readings for our members. She

always has the same big smile each time we see her.

Above: Thank you to Lisa Anderson, Administrator and Carol Tankersley,

Marketing Director ay Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation for

welcoming us fo Bingo and lunch. We always have so much fun.

Above: Thank you Michelle Kennedy, MRMC Diabetic Educator for speaking to us on all things Diabetes.

mailto:unitedwayofmaurycounty@gmail.comhttp://www.unitedwayofmaurycounty.com/

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AARP Smart Driver Class Thursday & Friday May 21 and 22nd

12:30pm to 4:30pm

Must attend both days $15 for Members

$20 for Non Members Please call Rick Barker 931-381-3643

With questions or to sign up Above: Our first ever Rummikub Referee! Jan blew her whistle once and even threw her towel. Of course it was all in fun as our first tournament came and went without any issues. We

can’t wait for the March tournament!

Right: A friendly but competitive game of checkers going on here. If you ever just want to play a game, read, exercise or even just sit down

in the afternoon and watch TV, come on by and visit us. We are here and

waiting to welcome you.

Above: A great lunch before BINGO at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehab. Our members also enjoy taking the trolly trip over for this event.

Left: If you’re a person interested in a nice relaxing workout, why not

come and try our Tai-Chi class. It’s always well attended and very

welcoming. We always have room for more so come on by.

MT. PLEASANT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER’S SCHEDULE Phone 931-379-7222 March 2020 Activity Coordinator: Diane James Transportation: 931-388-9595 501 Gray Ln.

Sponsors: *Arthritis Foundation & Maury County Senior Center * Hidden Acres * Mid Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic *Quality First Home Health

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

2 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee Word Puzzle 10:15 Poker 11:30 Lunch

3 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee Word Puzzle 10:15 Bingo 11:30 Lunch

4 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee Word Puzzle 10:15 Exercise with Yolanda 11:30 Lunch

5 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee 10:15 Bingo 11:00 Crafts 11:30 Lunch

6 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee 10:00 Popcorn and Movie 12:00 Lunch

9 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting Word Puzzle 10:20 Crafts 11:30 Lunch

10 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting Word Puzzle Blood Pressures 10:45 Bingo 11:45 Lunch

11 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee Word Puzzle 10:15 Exercise with Yolanda 11:30 Lunch

12 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee 10:00 Flower Arrangement 11:30 Lunch

13 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee 10:15 Tales of the Dark 11:30 Lunch

16 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting 10:30 Bingo 11:30 Lunch

17 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee Word Puzzle

CELEBRATE THE GREEN St. Patrick’s Day

18 9:30 Healthy Plate Method Presentation w/ Jan Graves 9:45 Chatting/ Coffee Word Puzzle 10:15 Exercise with Yolanda 11:30 Lunch

19 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting Singing with J. T. Booker 11:30 Lunch

20 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting 10:30 Bingo 11:30 Lunch

23 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting 10:30 Poker 11:30 Lunch

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RIDE LUNCH

25 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee Word Puzzle 10:15 Exercise with Yolanda 11:30 Lunch

26 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee 10:30 Corn Hole 11:30 Lunch

27 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Chatting/Coffee 10:30 Blood Pressure 11:45 Lunch

30 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting 10:30 Checkers/Poker 11:30 Lunch

31 9:30 Senior Walking 9:45 Coffee/Chatting 10:30 Lunch and Games at the Park William Springs

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Welcome to the Mt. Pleasant Senior Center section! We’ll be posting pictures, information, and upcoming events here.

Contact Diane at 931-379-7222 for any questions.

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Left and Right: A fun game of cornhole is good for the soul. Just

ask the winners of the last tournament, Edith Cross and

Lorene Clark. Check our calendar monthly to see when we’re

playing and come join us we will be glad to have you.

Above: Look at the smiles! Seems playing Poker with friends is just what these three needed. Why don’t you

come play with us? We even teach those who don't know how to play.

Above: A trip to Cracker Barrell fills the tummy! This is something we always enjoy doing. Next time we hope

to see you in our picture.

Above: Our exercise classes get you moving and grooving. Low impact arthritis exercise classes help

keep you loose and promotes a healthy lifestyle.

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BEGINNING COMPUTER CLASS: Instructor: John Breyfogel Tuesdays 1 - 2:30

(Reservations not required)

MICROSOFT OFFICE CLASS Instructor: Don Waller Tuesdays 10:30 - 12:30

(Reservations required) Call 380 -3950

PERSONAL MEDICARE COUNSELING is available at the center Wednesdays from Volunteer Counselors from the

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Appointments are necessary, and SCTDD will help with all

your questions and is your first stop in choosing a plan. Call

the Senior Center for more information at 931-380-3950.

Counselors will answer questions and assist with problems

related to Medicare. Information will be available about

Medicare Supplement Insurance, Advantage Plans, Part D

Prescription drug plans, eligibility for financial assistance

(extra help), and other Medicare issues.

FOR TRANSPORTATION TO PLACES OUTSIDE OF MAURY COUNTY CALL 1-931-589-5111

PERRY COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICE

Special Thanks To:

Unity Psychiatric Care - Lunch Kroger - Bakery

Blood Pressure Checks: Quality First Homecare, Magnolia Healthcare & Rehab

The MRH Mobile Clinic Lifecare for Trivia Prizes

NHC HomeCare

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

2-3PM

If you would like to see this newsletter in living color go to:

www.mcsc2.org

Maury County Senior Center is in need of volunteers for Meals on Wheels. For more information, please call 931.380.3950. Ext 2

BOW WOW! MEOW! If you are low income and 60 or over,

stop by the Maury County Senior Center once a week for a bag of pet

food. Sponsored by: PET PALS of Maury County, and other community

members.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Guardian Volunteer Program Looking for Volunteers to go visit nursing homes & assisted living’s.

One time a month is all that is needed. Please contact Glenda Porterfield, 931-379-2941 or gporterfield@sctdd.org

Applying for SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program If you’re over 60, it’s easier than you think! Free application

assistance for seniors through SCTDD at 931.379.2955.

Please support the Senior Center!

Our code is WV364

Our Sympathy to the

Families of:

Cynthia Fitzgerald Velma Sexton (Pillow)

Larry Wayne Slaughter Doris Walker

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA TRANSIT SERVICE VANS ARE BASED IN CAMPBELL PLAZA. CALL 931-388-9595 FOR RESERVATIONS

Do you have an old pair of glasses that aren’t being used? Please consider donating them to the Lion’s Club to be made into glasses someone else could use. We collect them for

the Lion’s Club at the Senior Center!

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IMPORTANT Please let Nancy (in the kitchen)

Know by 11am the day before you are eating with us.