Program Highlights

Chattanooga Aquarium

Pattis 1800 Settlement

Volunteers Needed for

Tea with the Easter Bunny

Staff and Facility Info Facility

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Policies and Procedures 3

Franklin Programs 4-9

Longview Programs 10-11

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Traci Hamby, CTRS, Administrator, 790-5919 x2021

Mary Clark, CTRS, Senior Coordinator, 790-5719 x2025

Krista Hollis, CTRS, Senior Coordinator, 302-0971 x2218

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.

FR ANK L IN RECR E AT IO N COM PLE X

1120 Hillsboro Road

Franklin TN 37064

615-790-5719

To register for a trip or program at the

Franklin Complex, please call the front

desk at 790-5719 x2010.

STAFF AND FACILITY INFORMATION

LO N G V IEW RECR E AT IO N CEN TER

2909 Commonwealth Drive

Spring Hill TN 37174

615-302-0971

To register for a trip or program at

Longview, please call the front desk at

615-302-0971 x2210.

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POL I C Y AND PROCE ED URE IN FORM AT ION

Registration Policy

All registration dates are included in the activity description. Registration will begin

at 9:00am on the first date listed (no registrations will be taken before that time).

Registrations for trips or programs can be made in person or phoned in to the

receptionist. You must speak with a receptionist in order to make your reservation.

Please note: Messages are not accepted when making a reservation!

For phone registrations, please call the front desk at the facility where you choose to

register. Please note: Registrations will take place at the facility where the day trip or

program is being offered. In order to hold your reservation, payments must be received

within 5 days of registration.

Payments can be…1) Mailed in 2) Phoned in (i.e. credit card, and will include a small

processing fee) or 3) Paid in person.

Please note: Due to the high interest in our day trips, Individuals may register only 1

other person for a trip.

Trip Cancellation Policy

Refunds are available through the last day of registration. After the final registration date,

most trips are nonrefundable unless your spot can be filled by someone off the waiting list.

Program Cancellation Policy

Refunds can be requested up to 24 hours before the program. After that point, most

programs are nonrefundable unless your spot can be filled by someone off the waiting list.

Please remember to call the facility where you have registered.

Waiting lists for trips and programs

We offer a waiting list for trips and applicable programs at each facility. If you are unable to

attend a trip or program, please contact the Senior Coordinator at the facility where you

registered and a WCPR staff will fill your spot with the next person on the waiting list. We ask

that you do not take it upon yourself to fill a spot, so that everyone who has called in has a

chance to participate.

To register for a trip or program at the Franklin Complex, please call the front desk at

790-5719 x2010.

To register for a trip or program at Longview, please call the front desk at

615-302-0971 x2210.

Join us for a hot delicious meal, at our

monthly potluck and Bingo. Lunch begins

at noon, with the main entrée provided by

WCPR, and lots of delicious sides and

desserts, provided by YOU.

After a great meal, stay and try your

luck to win a prize at Bingo. Please

remember to register to ensure we have enough meat and

drinks. Our fee, is FREE! Don’t miss this fun afternoon.

POT L UCK AN D B I NGO

DATE DAY TIME REGISTRATION

4/14 Mon 12:00pm to 2:00pm 3/17-4/11

5/12 Mon 12:00pm to 2:00pm 4/14-5/9

6/23 Mon 12:00pm to 2:00pm 5/12-6/20

Like to bowl, but without the commitment of a

league? Then join us for our “drop-in” bowling. No

registration required! Our group meets at the

Franklin Family Entertainment Center,

1200 Lakeview Drive.

DATES DAY TIME COST

4/8 Tuesday 9:30AM $1. 25 per game, paid to FFEC

BOW L IN G A T FFEC

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Chattanooga Aquarium Ready to explore the depths of the ocean? Our

comfortable motor coach will take us

to East Tennessee to tour the Chattanooga aquarium. This amazing facility contains

over 1 million gallons of water and houses over 12,000 creatures ranging from those

friends who swim to those friends who crawl and fly brought from all over

the world. Upon our arrival, lunch will be Dutch treat at one of various dining

establishments including: Big River Grille, Mellow Mushroom, and Sticky Fingers Rib

House....just to name a few. The tour of the aquarium will be self-guided, allowing for

a leisurely and enjoyable experience. Don't miss this fun day!

DATE DAY TIME COST REGISTRATION

4/7 Mon 7:00am—6:00pm $58.00 3/17-3/31 (Or until full)

Patti’s 1800 Settlement We start our day on our comfortable bus, travelling to Grand Rivers, KY (near Land

Between the Lakes) to Patti’s 1800’s Settlement. Patti’s 1800’s restaurant, formerly

known as “Hamburger Patti’s Ice Cream Parlor, opened in 1977 with a seating capacity

of just 20 people. Today, Patti’s has grown into a larger facility and has been recognized

in Southern Living magazines Readers Choice for Best Small Town Restaurant.

Celebrating their 36th Anniversary this year, Patti’s is still famous for their 2” thick pork

chops, mile-high meringue pies and flower pot bread.

Our delicious lunch will include your choice of the following; 2” Pork Chops, Gilled

Chicken Ella Mae (grilled chicken topped with slices of black forest ham sautéed

mushrooms and grilled asparagus), and Beef Oscar (tender medallions of char-broiled

filet along with 3 jumbo shrimp fresh grilled asparagus sautéed mushrooms and a

wonderfully rich creamy béarnaise sauce drizzled over the top). After lunch, we will have

time to browse through the specialty shops close by. Don’t miss this great trip!

DATE DAY TIME COST REGISTRATION

5/9 Fri 8:15am - 4:00pm $51.00 (all inclusive) 4/15-4/29 (Or until full)

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1:00pm to 1:30pm

Smart Moves

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Power Tools

10:30am to 11am

Training Wheels

(Spin)

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Power Tools

10:30am to 11am

Training Wheels

(Spin)

1:00pm to 1:30pm

Smart Moves

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Power Tools

G R O U P F I T N E S S C L A S S E S

Smart Moves

Join us for strength training, movement, brain stimulation and fun! This Class is

focused on the 55 and older population who need the benefits of a “less

strenuous” workout. Chairs provide stability for the “balance challenged”

participant. No floor work. No registration required. Please pay at the front desk

before class. Instructor: Nancy Rieves

DATE DAY TIME COST

Ongoing M, F (No class 4/18, 5/26,) 1:00pm to 1:30pm $2.00

Power Tools

This class provides a fun and friendly atmosphere for active boomers to

increase their overall strength and endurance. Components of this class

include elements of cardio, balance training, and core strengthening.

Wear comfortable clothes. No registration required! Please note: This

class will not meet the first Wednesday of each month. Please pay at the

front desk before the class. Instructor: Nancy Rieves

DATE DAY TIME COST

Ongoing M, W, F (No class 4/18, 5/26, 6/4) 2:00pm to 3:00pm $3.00

Training Wheels

Learn to ride our new Schwin cycles in a safe and inspiring atmosphere. Enjoy a 30

minute class for 55 and over, free from traffic woes, weather, or someone’s pet.

Excellent for building lower body strength and blasting calories. No registration

required! Please pay at the front desk before the class. Instructor: Nancy Rieves.

DATE DAY TIME COST

Ongoing T, R 10:30am to 11:00am $4.00

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Aquamotion (Arthritic/Post Rehab Water Class) Aquamotion provides an opportunity for people with arthritis and post

rehab conditions improve flexibility, coordination, and muscle strength.

No registration required! Please pay the front desk before the class!

DATE DAY TIME COST

Ongoing M, W, F 8:15am to 9:00am $3.00 (54 and under) $2.00 (55 and up)

(No class 4/18 and 5/26)

FR A N K L I N F I T N E S S C O N T .

S E N I O R S E R V I C E C L U B

We are looking for volunteers to help us fold, bind, and label the

“Happenings” and “Recreation Review” newsletters.

DATE DAY TIME

6/16 Mon 10:00 am

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A BIG “Thanks” to those who volunteered to label

and staple the Happenings and Recreation Review in

December: *Lu Fosbinder *Lois Parent*Barbara

Thomas *Ron Weise *Anita Cheek *Calvin Cheek

*Pat Demestre

L A B E L E R S

EA S T E R TE A PA RT Y

We are looking for a few volunteers to help us with our Annual Easter Tea

Party, Saturday April 5th.

To register, please call the front desk at 790-5719 x 2010. For additional

Information, please call Mary Clark at 790-5719 x2025.

Caring For Yourself or A Loved One

Learn how to provide assistance for a friend or loved one that is

mentally or physically challenged. This class can also be helpful for

people who plan to be sitters or caregivers in the future. You can

sign up for each class you want to participate in. The classes will be

taught by a Registered Nurse.

Instructor: Debbie Kissell 714-7608 or dbtn@charter.net

Topics we will cover in the class dates below are:

Memory Problems (includes Dementia) and Medications.

DATE DAY TIME Cost

4/9 Wed 2:00pm to 3:00pm $10.00

OR

Topics we will cover in the class dates below are:

Nutrition and Exercise

DATE DAY TIME Cost

4/23 Wed 2:00pm to 3:00 $10.00

AD D IT I O NAL C L AS SES FROM WCPR

Don’t forget, you can sign up for our Fast Blast email list for program

and registration reminders.

Please contact Krista Hollis (Longview) at Kristah@williamson-tn.org

OR

Mary Clark (Franklin) at Maryc@williamson-tn.org.

W W W . W C P A R K S A N D R E C . C O M

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When you grow your vining vegetables upward, you use less ground space.

This increases your yield per square foot because you

can fit more plants into the garden. But saving space is

just one reason to grow your plants on trellises. Here

are some other advantages to growing up:

Monitoring and controlling pests is easier because

they’re right in front of your face.

Harvesting is also easier, as there’s no stooping or

hunching over. No more waste due to overripe fruits that are hidden under

lush growth.

Vertical gardens increase accessibility for gardeners with disabilities

because they can tend and pick from a chair or garden seat.

So the benefits of trellising are clear. Before you set up a trellis, though, keep

in mind these two important points:

Situate trellises along the north side of your garden to prevent shading

otherplants.

Anchor your trellises to protect them from the wind and to handle the

weight of the plants by sinking trellis posts 24 inches deep.

What can you grow vertically?

Tomatoes.

Trellis nonbush or indeterminate types, which keep growing and producing

fruits until frost. (Determinate varieties are often bushy.)

Peas, Cucumbers.

Grow nonbush varieties on trellises. Bush types don’t need trellising; their

vines reach only 4 to 6 feet long.

Pole beans, Gourds, Melons.

As a general rule, any variety with fruits smaller than a volleyball can be

trellised. Vines will grow strong enough to hold the weight of the fruit, so

there’s no need to support fruits with individual hammocks.

Squash and pumpkins.

Small-fruited and nonbush types, such as miniature pumpkins, and acorn

and buttercup squash, are suitable for trellising.

Article written by: Derek Fell

Spring Tips: Vertical Gardening

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POTLUCK AND BINGO Join us for a hot delicious meal, at our monthly potluck and

Bingo. Lunch begins at noon, with the main entrée provided by

WCPR, and lots of delicious sides and desserts, provided by YOU.

After a great meal, stay and try your luck to win a prize at

Bingo. Please remember to register to ensure we have enough

meat and drinks. Our fee, is FREE! Don’t miss this fun afternoon.

DATE DAY TIME REGISTRATION

4/8 Tues 12:00pm to 2:00pm 3/11-4/4

5/13 Tues 12:00pm to 2:00pm 4/8-5/9

6/10 Tues 12:00pm to 2:00pm 5/12-6/6

It’s that time again! Our Spring season of Wii Tennis is back and begins

Thursday, April 10th! This six week league will consist of 7 teams of 4. We

will be choosing teams at random so make sure to register to secure your spot

on a team! No experience is necessary. Patrons are welcome to stop by and

watch a game if they aren’t registered in time!

DATES DAYS TIME COST REGIS-

TRATION

4/10-5/15 Thurs 10:00am to 12:00pm Free 3/20-4/3

Aquamotion provides an opportunity for people with arthritis and post rehab conditions improve

flexibility, coordination, and muscle strength. No registration required! Please pay the front desk

before the class!

DATES DAYS TIME COST

Ongoing T, R 10:00am to 12:00pm Free

Labelers- We are looking for volunteers to help us fold, bind, and label

the “Happenings” and “Recreation Review” newsletters.

DATES DAY TIME

6/10 Tues 9:00am

POT L UCK AN D OT HER PRO GR AM S

WII TENNIS LEAGUE

SENIOR SERVICE CLUB

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AQUAMOTION

Chattanooga Aquarium Ready to explore the depths of the ocean? Our comfortable motor coach will take us to

East Tennessee to tour the Chattanooga aquarium. This amazing facility contains over 1

million gallons of water and houses over 12,000 creatures ranging from those friends

who swim to those friends who crawl and fly brought from all over the world. Upon our

arrival, lunch will be Dutch treat at one of various dining establishments including: Big River

Grille, Mellow Mushroom, and Sticky Fingers Rib House. You will also have the opportunity

to seek out the unique shops Chattanooga has to offer. The tour of the aquarium will be

self-guided, allowing for a leisurely and enjoyable experience Don't miss this fun day!

DATE DAY TIME COST REGISTRATION

4/7 Mon 8:00am to 5:00pm $58.00 3/17-3/31 (Or until full)

Patti’s 1800 Settlement We start our day aboard a comfortable motor Coach, travelling to Grand Rivers, KY (near

Land Between the Lakes) to Patti’s 1800’s Settlement. Patti’s 1800’s restaurant, formerly

known as “Hamburger Patti’s Ice Cream Parlor, opened in 1977 with a seating capacity of

just 20 people. Today, Patti’s has grown into a larger facility and has been recognized in

Southern Living magazines Readers Choice for Best Small Town Restaurant. Celebrating

their 36th Anniversary this year, Patti’s is still famous for their 2” thick pork chops, mile-high

meringue pies and flower pot bread.

Our delicious lunch will include your choice of the following; 2” Pork Chops, Grilled Chicken Ella

Mae (grilled chicken topped with slices of black forest ham, sautéed mushrooms and grilled

Asparagus), and Beef Oscar (tender medallions of char-broiled filet along with 3 jumbo shrimp,

fresh grilled asparagus, sautéed mushrooms and a wonderfully rich creamy béarnaise sauce

drizzled over the top). After lunch, we will have time to browse through the specialty shops that

are close by. Don’t miss this great trip!

DATE DAY TIME COST REGISTRATION

5/9 Fri 7:15am to 5:00pm $51.00 (all inclusive) 4/15-4/29 (Or until full)

TR I P I N FORM AT I ON

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TN Senior Olympics

Our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles for seniors aged 50 and up, through fitness, sports, and an

active involvement in life. Our programs contribute to the vision of healthy, active, and vital senior adults.

The 2014 State Finals dates:

June 20– 26th in Williamson County

Early bird Deadline:

March 15, 2014

April 1, 2014

There is still a chance to register for our open sports. These include archery, cycling (5K/20K), power

walk, racquetball, road races (5K/10K), pole vault, triple jump, and team softball and volleyball.

For more information visit www.tnseniorolympics.com

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a proud sponsor of the 2014 Senior Olympics.

WCPR NEWS

Williamson County Parks and Recreation

1120 Hillsboro Road

Franklin, TN 37064

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Standard

U.S. Postage

PAID

Franklin, TN

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