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November - December, 2019 MJSAC Newsletter

A B I -MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE MOUNT JUL IET SEN IOR ACT IV ITY CENTER

Senior Picnic at

Rutland Place

SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION

MJ Senior Activity Center�

Address: 2034 N. Mt. Juliet Rd.�

Phone: (615)758�9114�

Online: www.mjseniorcenter .org �

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�

Senior Dining�

Meals at 11:30AM�

In House Meals: M & F � $3.00�

(Must be signed up in advance)�

Meals on Wheels: T, W, & Th�

(Cost based on eligibility)�

�

Reservations:��

In House: (615) 758�9114�

Meals On Wheels: (615) 758�2777�

Enjoy a nutritious meal and meet new

friends. New diners are always welcome!

Just make a reservation for In House

meals by Wednesday prior, and for Meals

on Wheels by noon the day before you

wish to dine.�

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�

Senior Center Staff �

Travel/Membership Coordinator: �

Pat Garrison �

[email protected]�

Program/Activities Coordinator: �

Mona Tissue�


Finance Coordinator/Interim Director:�

Sharon Howard�


Activities Assistants:�

Sharon Coghlan, Sharon Kennedy�


Maintenance:�

Mike Kirsh�

Membership/Name Badges/Signing In or Out�

Membership is available to those individuals 55+. The

annual cost is $50 per year (fiscal year runs from July 1

� June 30). New memberships will be prorated after

January 1, 2020. The cost to any current member

renewing their membership after August 31 is $55. �

All members must wear their Center name badge when

at the Center. Members must sign in/out on the sheets

placed at the front and back entrances, and must

indicate if they are in possession of their name badge.

If you do not have your badge with you, please stop and get a

Visitor’s Badge from the receptionist, and when you leave, return

the badge to the receptionist. �

Use Good Judgment�

Participants assume the risk of taking part in all activities. The Mt.

Juliet Senior Activity Center is held harmless from all claims

resulting from taking part in any activity at the Senior Center or

by participating in any off�site activities sponsored by the Center. �

Participant Code of Conduct�

Any participant whose behavior infringes on the rights of other

participants and/or staff, volunteers or instructors, could result in

participant being asked to leave the center. Any concerns about

the center can be expressed to the elected membership advisory

council representatives or directly to the Center’s Director.�

Inclement Weather Policy�

The Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center utilizes the Wilson County

Public Schools Inclement Weather Policy to determine its weather

policy. MJSAC will be closed if the Wilson County Public

Schools are closed due to weather conditions; all meals, activities,

classes and trips are cancelled. If schools delay opening or close

early, the Center will open or close accordingly.�

�

Meals on Wheels�

Meals on Wheels (MOW) still needs kitchen volunteers daily and

also drivers to deliver to home bound clients. If you can help,

please contact our On�Site Manager Lisa Cook at (615)758�2777.�

She also wishes to thank those who have volunteered since the last

newsletter.

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Visit our website at www.mjseniorcenter.org

Visit our Facebook Page “Mt. Juliet Senior Center Activity Center”�

CENTER UPDATES

Mount Juliet Senior Activity Center | 3

Cologne/Perfume � Please be careful to not “overdo”

your use of fragrances when coming to the Center.

We have several � actually many � folks who are

highly allergic to many fragrances. Please be consid-

erate in your usage. Thank you!�

Receptionists �We very much need a permanent

Thursday morning and Monday afternoon reception-

ist as well as other “floaters” to cover the desk while

our wonderful receptionists take a break or are ill.

Please see Mona Tissue for more details.�

Kitchen/Cleaning Help�

We can always use additional workers in the kitchen

for preparation, serving and clean up for Monday and

Friday “In�House” Lunches. See Sharon or Mona.�

Volunteers are the hear tbeat of an organization

like MJSAC. There is no way that our limited num-

ber of staff could produce the great programs and ac-

tivities that our members enjoy without assistance

from volunteers. Thank you to all who have already

volunteered to help in so many areas. �

Please consider volunteering for any of the many op-

portunities available. See the sheets in the front hall-

way.�

MAC Meeting�

The Members Advisory Council (MAC) meeting

will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26.

All members are encouraged to attend the MAC

meetings as there is no better way to find out what

is going on, or coming up, at the Center.�

�� Bingo Prizes ($5 Gift Cards)

�� Crochet and Knitting Yarn

�� Quilt Batting

�� Clean Plastic Bags (for bread)

�� Individually Wrapped Candy

�� Bottled Water

MJSAC Ongoing “Wish List”

Holiday Schedule

Monday, November 11

Veterans Day

Center will be closed

THANK YOU TO OUR MANY VETS!

Center will close at noon on Wednesday,

November 27 and be closed on

Thursday and Friday

November 28 & 29

Center will be closed on

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

December 24 - 26

Center will be open on Friday,

December 27 from 8:00 - noon

Center will close at noon on Tuesday,

December 31 through Wednesday, January 1

for New Year’s Eve and Day


CENTER NEWS (CON’T)

Ballroom Dance Therapy �

�

Plan to join us at 1:00 p.m. on Tues-

days to enjoy the fun! �

November’s dance is the Waltz, and

the spotlight dance for December is

the Fox Trot. �

Ballroom Dance is excellent for build-

ing confidence, aiding in balance and simply for

having a great time!�

�

Amazon Smile Program�

�

AmazonSmile is a website with the same products,

prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The

difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile,

their Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase

price of eligible products to the charitable organi-

zation of your choice. Use it for your upcoming

holiday purchases and help the Center!�

�

Grief Support Group�

We have a Grief Support Group at 11:00 a.m. on

the fourth Tuesday of each month. This group will

be led by a representative of Avalon Hospice, and

we welcome you and others that you may know

that could benefit from this therapy.�

�

New Bible Study�

Our next Bible Study series, featuring guest teacher

Bob Marklein, will begin on Monday, January

13, 2020. See the board in the front hall (after

12/15/19) to sign up for the study.�

�

MJSAC Book Club �

Meets third Thursday of each month at 10:00

a.m. in the Bravo Room Upstairs. Upcoming

selections:�

�

November 21:“A Time to Kill” �

� by John Grisham�

December 19: “Morning Comes Softly”�

� by Debbie Macomber�

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Most books are available from the Center � ask

Sharon Howard (615�758�9114) for details.�

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15th Annual Spaghetti Day: �

Thank you to EVERYONE who volunteered for

Spaghetti Day! The center made in excess of

$6300 from our 15th Annual Spaghetti Day!�

Whether it was packing orders, busing tables, baking

desserts, cleaning dishes, or just greeting guests,

everyone who pitched in had a hand in the huge suc-

cess of this event.�

We especially want to thank the Noon Rotary Club

of Mt. Juliet and Josh Conner, Modern Wood-

men of America, for their underwr iting and

sponsorship of this event. Other significant contribu-

tions to the effort included Olive Garden, Provi-

dence (breadsticks), Providence Chik�fil�A (tea),

and Zaxby’s, Hermitage (containers).�

Our fabulous cooks Nancy Britt, Betty Sue

Wheeler, June Rae Wagoner and Barbara Briley

spent in excess of 230 hours in the preparation of

the meals � and they were fabulous!�

Some 2019 Spaghetti Day Facts:�

�� There were 45 Center Members volunteering.�

�� There were 24 Noon Rotarians cooking pasta,

making deliveries and serving meals.�

�� Another 20 or so from the community (including

Wilson County Mayor Hutto, and the Sher-

iff’s Department Deputies and Trustees)

worked shifts. �

�� 241 Meals were delivered to 16 area businesses,

including an order of 60 from Two Rivers Ford.�

�� 246 folks ate or had take�out during lunch at the

Center, and another 106 enjoyed dinner.�

�� In addition to meal sales, the Center received an

additional $350 in donations to the event.�

CENTER NEWS (CON’T)

�

BINGOCIZE®!�

The overall goal of a Bingocize

®

class is to help

older adults improve and/or maintain mobility and

independence, learn and use information on falls

reduction and other health related issues, while

winning prizes! �

In the one month since its introduction, partici-

pants have also discovered that it is FUN!�

Bingocize

®

affords those with limited mobility

and/or balance a way to regularly participate in

limited exercise that will improve lower/upper

body strength and range of motion. It is not for

someone who regularly exercises or attends exist-

ing center exercise classes.�

Class is at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, and will grow

to two classes per week if there is a demand for

such. Class size is limited, so come try it and if

you like it, sign up for future sessions. See Mona

Tissue or Sharon Coghlan for more info.�

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CHRISTMAS

PARTY!

Wednesday, December 18�

12:30 p.m. � 3:00 p.m.�

“Dirt�

�

�

y Santa” gift exchange�

Games and refreshments�

Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts

In an earlier issue of The Senior Spirit, we told you about our Quilting Club becoming a bona fide

group within The Quilts of Valor (QOV) organization that aims to produce beautiful quilts to award

our long-serving veterans. Our group has now finished three quilts and one was presented on Septem-

ber 11 (Patriots Day) to MJSAC member Bob Masto, in honor of his service in World War II. The

group will be presenting two more quilts in the near future.

In addition to the QOV quilts, the group has also pieced 14 other

beautiful quilts that are available for sale on the Center’s website.

Money raised from the sale of the quilts goes to the Center, so if

you are interested, or know of those who may wish to purchase

one of these beauties, please visit (or direct them to visit)

www.mjseniorcenter.org. The quilts are pictured, along with a

description and price, under their own tab on the site (“Quilts”).

One of these lovely quilts would make a great holiday or wedding

gift.

(Pictured left, Bob Masto and wife Nell receiving a beautiful Quilt of

Valor produced by the MJSAC Quilting Club. Each quilt is accompa-

nied by an official QOV Proclamation.)

OF NOTE…..


The following came to the Center from Marilyn Wade, Greater Nashville Regional Council � please read

carefully!�

5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Fit as You Get Older�

1) Challenge yourself.�

One especially useful idea is to get out of your comfort zone by tackling something new, even though you

might feel a bit befuddled at first. That sense of befuddlement actually challenges the brain to stretch.

“The comfort zone is where the brain turns to mush,” according to the authors of� “Ageless Brain: Think

Faster, Remember More, and Stay Sharper by Lowering Your Brain Age”.�

2) Retire to something, not from something.�

Early retirement might seem like the vacation you’ve been waiting for, but it can lead to serious mental

decline. In fact, when researchers studied civil servants in Britain 14 years before and after their retire-

ment, they found that retirement presaged a decline in their short�term ability to recall words.�

3) Learn something new every day.��

That’ll build up your cognitive reserves. There was a fascinating study done of London cab drivers, who

are all required to pass a test that involves memorizing a city map of 25,000 streets and 20,000 landmarks.

According to brain scans, the drivers who had passed that test had actually reshaped a key region of their

brains, strengthening cognitive function.�

4) Stay connected to others.�

Your brain gets a workout when you interact with other people. In�one study, elderly people who had the

least social connection at the beginning of the experiment experienced twice as much memory loss over

six years compared to those who had the highest levels of social connection.�

5) Fine�tune your balance.�

Studies have shown that people who can’t stand on one leg for more than 20 seconds are more likely to

have damage to small blood vessels in the brain, such as tiny bleeds or ministrokes. If you miss the mark,

incorporate balance exercises into your day, as well as the advice to try a tai chi class. Why? Because a

study of tai chi practitioners in their late 60s found that their stability was particularly strong�in the 90th

percentile of the American Fitness Standards.�

(Note: The Center offers both Tai Chi and Bingocize

®

classes weekly � both of which affect balance!)�

Friday Super Bingo Sponsors �

First Friday � Rutland Place Senior Living (Pam or Tommy)�

Second Friday � Maristone Senior Living (Melissa Fonseca)�

Third Friday � McKendree Village (MaryBeth Wilson)�

Fourth Friday � Blackwell Auction & Realty (Josh or Jennifer )�

Fifth Friday � Whole Care (Lynn Gr iffin)�


Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

4

11:30 In-House Lunch $3

BRAVO PRESENTS

12:30 Bible Study

12:30 Adult Coloring

5

6

7

CHAFFINS TRIP

“Singing in the Rain”

1:00 p.m. Ole Time

Music Jam

11

CENTER CLOSED

VETERANS DAY

12

10:00 - Diabetic Support Group

(Amedisys Home Health)

13

1:30 - Bunco (Card Room)

14

1:00 p.m. Ole Time

Music Jam

18


12:30 - 2:00

QUARTERLY

BIRTHDAY PARTY

19

10:00 - Caregivers Support Grp.

(Centennial Adultcare Center)

5:30 Center Board Meeting

20

21

10:00 Book Club

1:00 p.m. Ole Time

Music Jam

25


12:30 Bible Study

26

10:00 - MAC Meeting

11:00 Grief Support Group

(Avalon Hospice)

27

Center Closing at Noon

28

November 2019

CENTER CLOSED FOR

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Available Every Day: Card Games, Books & Magazines, Exercise Equipment, Billiards, Puzzles and More


Friday

Saturday

Sunday

1


LIHEAP Lunch & Learn

12:00 - 3:00 - Preparing

Applications for Energy

Assistance

2

3

8


2:30 - Center Closed for

Craft Fair Set-up

9

CRAFT FAIR

8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

10

15


MJ Ukesters Performing

16

17

22


12:00 - 3:00 - Preparing

Applications for Energy

Assistance

23

24

29 30

Daily Activities:

Check Calendar for exceptions/additions to

Daily Schedule. Schedule is subject to change.

MONDAYS

9:00 SilverSneakers Classic

9:00 Bridge Group

9:30 Knit and Crochet

9:50 Workout Room Orientation

10:00 Choir

11:30 Lunch (In-House—$3)

11:30 Bravo Theatre Group

12:30 Bible Study Group

2:00 Tai-Chi

TUESDAYS

8:00 SilverSneakers Yoga

9:00 SilverSneakers Circuit

9:00 Dulcimer Club

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Oil Painting Club

12:30 Dominos

8:30 Advanced Line Dances


9:30 Beginner Line Dances

10:00 Hand & Foot Card Group

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Multi-Media Art Class

1:00 Tai-Chi


THURSDAYS


9:30 Guitar Lessons Beginner $5

10:00 Guitar Lessons Adv.—$5

10:15 Bingocize®

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Ole Time Music Jam

FRIDAYS



9:00 Quilting Club

10:00 Ukulele Group

10:00 Blood Pressure Checks


12:30 Super Bingo

1:30 Trivia Training

WEDNESDAYS

CENTER CLOSED FOR

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY


December 2019

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

2


BRAVO PRESENTS

12:30 Adult Coloring

12:30 Bible Study

3 4 5

1:00 p.m. Ole Time

Music Jam

9

11:45 BRAVO Presents

10

10:00 - Diabetic Support Group

(Amedisys Home Health)

11

1:30 - Bunco (Card Room)

12

CHAFFIN’S TRIP

“A Tuna Christmas”

1:00 p.m. Ole Time

Music Jam

16


17

10:00 - Caregivers Support Grp.

(Centennial Adultcare Center)

18

CHRISTMAS PARTY

12:30-3:00

(Free tickets available 12/2)

19

10:00 Book Club

1:00 p.m. Ole Time

Music Jam

23


24

25

26

30


31

CENTER

Closing at Noon for

New Year’s Eve

HAPPY 2020!!!

CENTER CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

6


7

8

“A Tuna Christmas”

13


14

15

20

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

11:30 - 1:00

$5.00

“Over the Hill Choir”

Performing

(No Super Bingo)

21

22

27

Center Open

8:00 a.m. - noon

(No Super Bingo)

28

29

Daily Activities:

Check Calendar for exceptions/additions to

Daily Schedule. Schedule is subject to change.

MONDAYS


9:00 Bridge Group


9:50 Workout Room Orientation

10:00 Choir


11:30 Bravo Theatre Group

12:30 Bible Study

2:00 Tai-Chi

TUESDAYS


9:00 SilverSneakers Circuit

9:00 Dulcimer Club

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Oil Painting Club

12:30 Dominos

8:30 Advanced Line Dances


9:30 Beginner Line Dances

10:00 Hand & Foot Card Group

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Multi-Media Art Class

1:00 Tai-Chi


THURSDAYS


9:30 Guitar Lessons Beginner $5

10:00 Guitar Lessons Adv.—$5

10:15 Bingocize

®

11:30 Lunch

1:00 Ole Time Music Jam

FRIDAYS



9:00 Quilting Club

10:00 Ukulele Group

10:00 Blood Pressure Checks


12:30 Super Bingo

1:30 Trivia Training

WEDNESDAYS


All Day Every Day: Books & Magazines, Card

Games, Exercise Equipment, Billiards, Table

Games, Horseshoes and More.

CENTER NEWS


Wilson County Fair � Another Ribbon Report�

�

Since the last issue of

the newsletter, we

have been notified of

another Blue Ribbon

Winner at the Wilson

County Fair. Pictured

is the stained glass

project made by

MJSAC�

member Jerry Lutek �

�

“Age is a question of mind over

matter. If you don’t mind, it

doesn’t matter.”�

�

Satchel Page, U. S. Baseball Player�


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OTHER MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS

Socials and Games

Billiards

Book Club

Bunco

Cards

Bridge

Dominoes

Bingo (Friday)

Drama and Music

Choir

BRAVO Group

Dulcimers

Guitar Lessons

Music Jam

Ukulele Group

Line Dancing

Ballroom Dancing

Support Groups

Blood Pressure Checks

Diabetes Support

Care Givers Support

Grief Support Group

Quarterly Hearing Check

Telephone Reassurance

Arts and Textiles

Adult Coloring Group

Mixed Media Art Class

Oil Painting Class

Crochet and Knitting Class

Quilting Class

Other

Library—Free Lending

Bible Study Group

Gardeners Club

Volunteering Opportunities

Day Trips

Long Trips

Lunch and Learns

Special Events

“In-House” Lunch (M&F)

*Friendship & Fellowship*

Exercise Sessions

Tai-Chi for Arthritis

In main room or outside. The class is for everyone who would like to improve

their own personal health, flexibility and strength in a gentle, low impact move-

ment class. The class is suitable for all levels of physical ability.

SilverSneakers Circuit

The SilverSneakers Circuit workout offers standing, low-impact choreography

alternated with standing upper-body strength work with hand-held weights,

elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball. A chair is available for

support. This class is suitable for nearly every fitness level and can be adapted

depending on the skill of individual participants.

SilverSneakers Classic

Exercise to music for range of motion, strengthening and activities of daily liv-

ing. Uses hand held weights, elastic bands, tubing and balls. A chair is used.

SilverSneakers Yoga

Chair supported yoga is for everyone. No matter what age you are or what

condition you are in, you can experience the health benefits of yoga. Yoga will

move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing posi-

tions.

Workout Room Orientation

(required to use equipment)

Everyone must have an orientation before using the exercise room equipment.

Sign-up list is on the door for your orientation session.

The mission of The Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center is to provide a place for adults age 55+ to gather for recreational,

educational and social activities that promote mental and physical wellness and alleviate isolation and loneliness.

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