Monthly Newsletter

Lebanon Senior Citizens Center
670 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone: 615 449-4600
www.lebanontn.org “Senior Center”
L E B A N O N
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
We Care
NON PROFIT
U. S. POSTAGE PAID
LEBANON, TN
MAY 2015
PERMIT # 318
STAFF
Patti Watts — Director 418-5057
Teresa Botts — Activities Director
Meri Gonzalez — Office Coordinator
Mandy Goins, Shirley Hackett — Office Assistants
Sandi Bass-Carter — Kitchen Manager
Thomas Stokes & Callie Rhodes — Assistant Cooks
Nelson Gonzalez — Custodian
The Center will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day
Country Breakfast and Yard Sale at the Center
Make plans to join us for our Annual Country Breakfast and Yard Sale at the Center on Saturday,
May 16th. We will be serving Breakfast from 8:00 until 10:00. This wonderful breakfast will consist
of bacon, sausage, eggs, hash brown potatoes, biscuits & gravy with coffee and orange juice. All of
this for just $6 per person. After breakfast you can head outside to check out all of the bargains at
our Yard Sale. If you are interested in renting a booth, the cost will be $10 for a parking space. Reserve your space soon before they are all gone. If you would like to make donations of items to the
Unique Boutique, we will be selling, too. Call 449-4600 to reserve your booth space and stop by the
office to purchase your breakfast tickets. Invite your family and friends!
Upper Cumberland Wine Trail Day Trip
Thursday, May 28th – Leaving the Center at 8:00 a.m.
Cost $45 per person – lunch not included in price
Tour and Tasting at DelMonaco Winery, Calfkiller Brewing Company and
Short Mountain Distillery.
Stopping for Lunch at a Farm to Table Restaurant (pay on your own)
Back to the Center around 5:00
General Jackson Boat Ride
And Lunch
Let’s hop aboard the General Jackson Showboat
on Wednesday, May 13th for a fun-filled day of
dining and entertainment with lots of other Senior Citizens throughout the Middle Tennessee
area. We will be leaving the Center around 10:00
a.m. so we need you to be at the Center by 9:30
to get your tickets and board the bus. The cost
for the day will be $40 per person which includes
motorcoach transportation to and from the General Jackson, lunch and entertainment aboard the
boat. Space is limited so sign up soon.
Happy Mother’s Day—May 10th
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are
mothers! Enjoy your day and spend time with
your families if you get the opportunity.
April Donations
Glenn & Stella Johnson
Ralph & Cheryl Bean
Jo Ann Ramey
David & Lola Mann
Delightful Darlings
Joe Thomas
Coleman & Helen Walker
Alice Odom
Ron & Annette Chalifour
Pete & Debra Heckman
“Memory of Walter Heckman”
We want to give you tips to stay healthy and wise!
Eat Smart and Improve Your Life
Eating healthy can make you feel better, give
you more energy, just plain improve your quality
of life. Shelly Barnes with the UT Extension Office will be at the Center on Wednesday, May 6 th
at 1:00 with some great information on how to
eat healthy without spending too much money
or time. Shelly usually brings some great, tasty,
healthy snacks to try!
Diabetic Educational Seminars by
Gibbs Pharmacy
Whether you or someone that you know is a Diabetic, you know that it is very important to take
care of yourself and do all of the right things to
stay healthy. Gibbs Pharmacy will be at the Center on the second Friday morning of each month
at 10:00 with some great information and tips
on how to deal with Diabetes. Our May meeting
will be on Friday, May 8 th at 10:00. This month
our topic of discussion will be “True or False:
Debunking the Myths of Diabetes”. Everyone is
invited to attend.
Heart Health Program with Gibbs
Pharmacy
You only have one heart, and you need to take
care of it! Gibbs Pharmacy will be at the Center
on the third Friday morning of each month at
10:00 for a program on Heart Health. Our May
program will be on Friday, May 15 th at 10:00.
The topic of discussion for May will be “Heart
Disease: 5 Steps for Prevention”. Come on in
and learn how to take care of your ticker!
NURSE ON DUTY
We have a nurse that will be available to do blood pressure checks and to help with medications. She will be
here on Tuesday mornings for blood pressure from
9:00-11:45 and Wednesdays 8:30-11:30 for toenail clipping (by appointment). On Mondays Quality Rehab and
Health Center will be taking blood pressure from 11:0012:00. Southern Manor will take blood pressure on
Thursdays from 11:00-12:00. Then on Friday’s we have
our own Fay Huddleston for blood pressure checks from
11:00 to 12:00.
Senior Resource:
Larry Blaker with Senior Life Options will be available by
telephone anytime you have a question or need assistance
with needs that may arise for you or a loved one. Please
feel free to call Larry at 615-449-0029.
Cigna HealthSpring Program
Cigna HealthSpring, who are they and what do they
do? That’s a great question and it will be the topic
of discussion at their program on Friday, May 1 st at
10:00. Representatives from Cigna HealthSpring
will be here to answer your questions about Medicare coverage and much more.
Lower Back and Sciatic Pain Program
If you are suffering with lower back pain or sciatic
pain and it is limiting your daily activities, there
may be help for you. Dr. Jason Burchard with Total
Family Physicians Center will be speaking on treatment options for these issues on Thursday, May 7 th
at 1:00.
WE LOVE OUR MUSIC, DANCES, AND PARTIES! COME JOIN US
Birthday Party Music and Dancing
The EJ Rider Band
It’s a party all afternoon on Birthday Party Day! Come
have lunch with us on Thursday, May 21st at 12:45, followed by music and dancing provided by Cheryl &
Teresa. Then we will serve cake and ice cream at 2:00
and honor all of our members with a birthday during
the month. There will be lots of great prizes to go along
with all of the fun.
Come on out and enjoy some good ol’ Rock and Roll and
Country Music provided by the EJ Rider Band. That is the
father and son duo of George, Sr and George, Jr Ridenour.
So save the date, Monday May 4th right after lunch and
we will enjoy dancing to their music.
Ron & the Chambray Band
If you like a little bit of Country Music mixed with some
good old 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll then you will love
spending the afternoon listening to Bill Feathers. He will
be playing at the Center on Wednesday May 27th at 12:45
for those who want to dance or just enjoy listening to
some great music.
Ronnie Wilson and his buddies are getting together to
make a little music and entertain us on Tuesday, May
12th at 1:00. They will be playing a great variety of
country music that’s easy on the ears and fun to dance
with. Join us for a fun afternoon.
Dancing to the Music of Bill Feathers
“Sunshine Flower Fund”
Did you know that we have a special fund that provides flowers to be given in memory of loved ones that have passed away and
a “get well” greeting card when members are ill? We want you to treasure those precious memories at Lebanon Senior Citizens
Center by enjoying an arrangement or a basket in their honor or being cheered up by a card from “all the gang”. This fund is
able to continue, thanks to all of you!
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
You earned your benefits!!! Help us protect them!!!
Terry Hemontolor
Randall Keith
President & Service Office • Membership Chairman
444-3884
Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Lebanon Senior Center.
Advisory B o a r d T u e s d a y 1 2 t h @ 9 : 3 0
Business Meeting Thursday 14th @ 9 : 3 0
DON’T
FORGET ABOUT OUR UNIQUE
BOUTIQUE!
NEW ITEMS DAILY
NEW EVENTS
Day Trip to Bell Buckle
Let’s head to Bell Buckle, Tennessee for a fun day of shopping in
quaint shops and enjoy lunch at the Bell Buckle Café on Wednesday, May 6th. We will leave the Center at 9:00 and return around
3:30. The cost for the trip will be $25 which includes lunch and
transportation. Lunch will consist of your choice of a meat and
two vegetables or a veggie plate of four vegetables, as well as
bread, drink and dessert. Space is limited so call the office for
reservations.
Shopping Trip
Let’s head to Opry Mills Mall for a fun day of shopping on
Wednesday, May 27th. We will be leaving the Center at 9:00 and
returning around 3:00. The cost for the trip is $5 and you are on
your own for lunch at the food court. Reservations for the trip
will be taken beginning on Friday, May 1st at 8:00 a.m.
Card Making Class
Join Robin Chance for Card Making on Wednesday, May 20th at
9:00. She will bring all of the materials needed for making three
beautiful specialty cards that you would be proud to give anyone.
The cost for the class is $10 and you need to sign up in the office
in advance.
Picnic Day at the Fairgrounds coming in
June
Back by popular demand, we will be taking our activities to the
James E. Ward Ag Center and enjoying Picnic Day at the Fairgrounds on June 17th. Save the date. It’s gonna be great!!
Lingo Jingo with Lynn from ElmCroft
What is Lingo Jingo? You’ll have to come and find out on Friday,
May 22nd at 10:30. I can tell you that it’s a fun game where you
will learn some great information and maybe win some prizes.
Lynn from ElmCroft will be leading this activity.
Tech Support 101
Have you got an iPad, Laptop, or smart phone and you just don’t
know what to do with it? Dean Cicora with DC’s Computer Repair would be glad to help you with any questions or concerns
that you have regarding your “tech stuff”. He will be in our Computer Room on Wednesday, May 6th at 10:30 to work with us.
Just be sure to bring your device with you that morning.
Oil Painting Class:
Come paint with Liz Farrar who is instructing our Oil Painting
Class on Friday, May 15th at 1:00. Liz is a certified Bob Ross Oil
Painting instructor. She furnishes all of the supplies and in only
two hours you will have a beautiful painting that you painted The
cost of the class is $20. Stop by the Center to see what we will be
painting this month. Space is limited to 15 people so call for a
reservation.
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY at Wilson Bank &
Trust
Wilson Bank and Trust will be hosting their annual Wilson
Bank & Trust Senior Citizens Day on Wednesday, May 13th
from 9:30 until 2:30 on the grounds at their main office on
West Main Street in Lebanon. The theme for this year’s
event will be Hee Haw and special guest, Hee Haw cast
member LuLu Roman will be enjoying the day with everyone. It will be a free fun-filled day with music, games, prize
and cake walks, food and lots of vendors with goodies to
buy. There will be a $250 cash prize given away to one lucky
Senior in attendance!!
Open Mic. Karaoke
We have such a great time with our Open Mic. Karaoke just
singing the afternoon away. Carol Lannon and Joe Pierce are
great to bring the equipment necessary and a collection of
over 500 songs to choose from. Just come on in and sign up
and pick out a song or two or just come and listen and join
the entertainment on Monday, May 18th at 2:00
Coleman & Company:
We want to thank all the great people that help support us,
and WANT radio is one of our supporters that helps in so
many different ways. They are always giving to us—Thanks
guys for being such a strong support to the Lebanon Senior
Center and to our community!! Tune in to WANT radio Friday, May 29th at 7:30 am to hear Coleman Walker and Terrific Teresa discuss upcoming events at LSCC.
Coming in June-Monthly Market Day
Beginning in June, we will be having a monthly “Market
Day” on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00
a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This day is designed for our members to
sell items. We will be charging for the space. $5 for a card
table and $10 for a 6 foot table and limited to one table per
person. Space will be limited so please begin signing up on
the first business day of each month. Non-members may
purchase a space if there is space available for $10 for a card
table and $20 for a 6 foot table.
Selling items is not allowed at the Center except for
“Market Day”. This includes catalog sales.
Bible Study
Bible Study will be led by Rick Burns, pastor of Cedar Creek
Baptist Church, each Wednesday mornings at 10:00 during
the month of May.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OR REFRESH YOUR MEMORY BY TAKING ONE OF OUR CLASSES!
Caregiver Support Group
Quilting: Join the ladies around the quilting table daily.
Each month we conduct a support group for those who are caregivers of someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia. This
support group is a great opportunity for caregivers to get together
and discuss some of the daily issues and challenges that they face.
This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
This group is certified by the Alzheimer’s Association. Please
share this information with anyone that you know that might
benefit from these meetings. This month our meeting will be
Tuesday, May 5th at 9:00 a.m.
They do a beautiful job & have lots of fun.
TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly
It’s a great time of year to work on taking care of yourself and
striving for better health. It helps when you have a support group
that you are accountable to. We have a TOPS group that meets at
the Center every Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. They have great information that they share each week and weigh in so that you can
track your progress. The first time membership fee is $32 to join
and then a fee of $5.00 per month. They welcome new members
at any time. Bring a buddy and get healthier this year.
GUITAR—JUST A-PICKING & A-GRINNING :
Come and enjoy playing the guitar on the the 1st and 4th
Monday morning at 10 am. Beginners and advanced guitar
players are welcome to join in and have some fun.
Just A-PICKING & A-GRINNING.
Grief Support Group Meeting
The grief of losing someone that you love cannot be
known until you are placed in that situation. Everyone
experiences grief in their own way. There is no right or
wrong in grieving. We have a Grief Support Group that
meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting this month will be on Tuesday, May 12th at
10:00. Our group is designed to bring people together
who share a common experience – the loss of a loved
one. Whether it has been 2 months or 5 years, the pain of
loss can still be very intense. If you are dealing with the
loss of a loved one, please join us for a strictly confidential
meeting to share feelings and offer support.
WE LOVE TO PLAY GAMES AND EXERCISE!! COME JOIN US!
Walking
@
Jimmy
Floyd:
Walking is great for your whole body!
Remember you can walk inside anytime
at the Jimmy Floyd Center for free if you
are a member of the Lebanon Senior
Center. The Jimmy Floyd Center is now
issuing scan cards to members of LSCC
for walking. Please take the time to come
by the Senior Center to make sure your
membership is current and fill out the necessary paperwork to
walk at the Jimmy Floyd Center.
Games
Day
Date
Time
Hand & Foot
Tuesday
19th
9:00
Water Exercise : Tuesday and Thursday morning from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Join the gang for
water exercise poolside at the Jimmy Floyd Center with
Joyce Fisher ,Carol Servidio and Jane Shaffer.
Exercise: Monday at 10:30 and Thursday
at 10:00: Join Teresa for a low-impact exercise class.
Great for those with arthritis or just starting out!!
Exercise Room: Remember you can use any of the
equipment when the room isn’t in use.
GAME
Fred Morgan &
Diane Scott
Barney Barnes &
Ellis Williams
Dominoes
Carolyn Kiteley
Joan Dushek
Minnie Sturgeon &
Phillip Hight
Kathy Scott &
Betty Hight
Larry Thrasher
Elisha Pruitte
Cleopas Sloan Y
Alice Odom &
Elisha Pruitte
Friday
1st
9:00
Dominoes
Wednesday
20th
9:30
Rook
Pool Doubles
Friday
8th
9:00
Pool Straight
Eight
Friday
29th
9:30
Pool Doubles
Shuffle Board
Friday
22nd
1:00
Spades
Corn Hole
Friday
1st
1:00
Spades
Monday
11th
9:00
Scrabble
Rook
Tuesday
26th
9:00
Pool Straight 8
Friday
15th
9:00
SECOND
PLACE
Corn Hole
Game I
Pool Singles
Scrabble
FIRST
PLACE
Corn Hole II
Hand & Foot
Tommy Patton
Ann Sloan &
Ray York
Ann Beck &
Phillip Hight
Joe Banks
Carolyn Kiteley
Sue Banks &
Ellis Williams &
Joe Carter
Coleman Walker
Maxine Guinn &
Ellis Williams
Dot Ashe &
Phillip Hight
If you like to play any of these games and want to play at times when it’s not on the schedule, please feel free
to ask in the office for the dominoes, scrabble game or any other games. Find some friends and play!!
Fiddler’s Grove is in Need of Volunteers
MAY BINGO @ 1:00
Fiddler’s Grove is the beautiful village at the Wilson County
Fairgrounds/Ward Ag Center. You could say that it is the “best
kept secret” in Wilson County. Many people don’t realize that
Fiddler’s Grove is open to the public year round. On Fridays the
Grove is buzzing with lots of activities and they need your help
in maintaining and showcasing this lovely place. They need volunteers who can help clean and maintain the farm equipment,
work in the General Store, type info into the database of artifacts, lead tours, too many opportunities to name them all. They
also need artisans' (crafters) to sit in the various areas just doing
your thing; crochet, knitting, basket weaving, beading, playing
music, etc. . . Volunteers with at least 24 hours will receive a one
day pass to the Wilson County Fair and over 48 hours will receive a season pass. If you are interested, please contact Gwen
Scott at the Fair Office at (615)443-2626.
ComforCare—-Tuesday 5th
Southern Manor---Friday 8th
ElmCroft—-Monday 11th
F & M Bank—-Thursday 14th
Mt Juliet HealthCare—-Monday 18th
Jenny Kay Home—-Tuesday 19th
At Home Care—-Wednesday 20th
Amedisys Home Health—-Tuesday 26th
Wilson Bank & Trust—-Thursday 28th
Rob Cesternino—-Friday 29th
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR ADVERTISERS!
The gift of Age Is Experience
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President
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Email: wecare@seniorlifeoptions.net
Office 615-449-0029
Cell 425-508-1901
Post Office Box 781
Lebanon, TN 37088
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