April/May/June 2012 Seniors Ages 55 and Up Williamson County Parks and Recreation Franklin Recreation Complex Longview Recreation Center 1120 Hillsboro Road 2909 Commonwealth Drive Franklin, TN 37064 Spring Hill, TN 37174 (615) 790-5719 (615) 302 0971 www.wcparksandrec.com League at Longview Looking to get back into your game? Starting in April we will be hosting a Wii tennis league! This league will run for 8 weeks, and will consist of 5 teams of two. You may register as a team of two, or individually, and we will help you find a team. Registration will begin on March 8 th and last until March 22 nd. Please call 302-0971 x10 to register. Day: Thursdays Dates: April 5 th May 24 th Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm Cost: FREE! Williamson County Community Band Season Opening Concert and Fundraiser Tuesday, April 10th 2012 Performance 7:30pm, Doors at 6:30pm The Franklin Theatre..419 Main Street, downtown Franklin Tickets are $20 for cabaret seating, $10 for classic seating Purchase tickets online or at the Franklin Theatre box-office Special Guest, Mrs. Lisa Spencer Music selections may include; Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Billy Joel & more! All proceeds from this performance benefit the Williamson County Community Band. Williamson County Community Band is proudly sponsored by Williamson County Parks & Recreation Department
Join us for a tour and afternoon movie in the newly renovated Franklin Theatre, in downtown historic Franklin! We will meet downtown, 419 Main Street, and start our afternoon with a guided tour of the Theatre. We will go behind the scenes to learn about the early history of the Theatre, and get a first hand look at the renovations of the backstage area, balcony, and Green room. After the tour, we will have time for a short break. A variety of snacks and soft drinks are available at the concessions, for you to enjoy. Our afternoon movie is Easter Parade, staring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland! Astaire is trying to turn chorus girl, Garland, into a star, in order to show up a former partner (Ann Miller). With 17 musical numbers, all written by Irving Berlin, this classic is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Don t miss this great afternoon! Facility: Longview (302-0971 x10) Date: Friday April 13th Cost: $5.00 movie ticket, snacks/soft drinks available at the theatre, Dutch treat. Time: We will meet in the lobby of the Theatre at 12:45. Location: Franklin Theatre.419 Main Street...downtown Franklin. Registration: March 16th-April 5th.or until full Facility: Franklin (790-5719 x10) Date: Friday April 13th Cost: $5.00 movie ticket, snacks/soft drinks available at the Theatre, Dutch treat Time: We will meet in the lobby of the Theatre at 12:45. Location: Franklin Theatre..419 Main Street.downtown Franklin. Registration: March 16th April 5th.or until full
Spring is in the air! Join us as we enjoy a brunch buffet at the Country Boy Restaurant. We will be served bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, hash brown potatoes, fresh fruit, tossed salad and a pasta salad. After we finish our delicious meal we will travel to Iris City Gardens just outside Lipers Fork. At Iris City Gardens we will take pleasure in a guided stroll where you will see a variety of Iris such as; Louisiana and Siberian Iris, virginica, pseudacorus, Versicolor, laevigata and many other species. After our tour of the gardens, lemonade will be provided while you enjoy the beautiful country farm! While we are at the Iris City Gardens, you will have the opportunity to purchase potted iris, daylilies, peonies, water lilies and other perennial plants at their nursery. Don t miss the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful spring day! Facility: Longview (302-0971 x10) Date: Friday May 11th Cost: $37.00 per person...all inclusive Time: Check in 8:45 am/return 4:45 p.m. Registration: April 2nd-April 20th (or until full) Facility: Franklin (790-5719 x10) Date: Friday May 11th Cost: $37.00 per person...all inclusive Time: Check in 9:45 am/return 3:45 p.m. Registration: April 2nd April 20th (or until full)
"Our wisdom comes from our experience, and our experience comes from our foolishness." - April Fools Day Quotes by Sacha Guitry (1885-1957) Franklin Phone: 790-5719, ext. 10 Date: April 16th (Monday) Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Registration: March 26th-April 15th Longview Phone: 302-0971, ext. 10 Date: April 10th (Tuesday) Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Registration: March 13th-April 9th A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his Mother the longest -Irish Proverb Franklin Phone: 790-5719, ext. 10 Date: May 14th(Monday) Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Registration: April 16th-May 13th Longview Phone: 302-0971, ext. 10 Date: May 8th (Tuesday) Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Registration: April 10th May 7th I don t care how poor a man is; if he has family, he s rich! -M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter Franklin Phone: 790-5719, ext. 10 Date: June 25th (Monday) Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Registration: May 14th June 24th Longview Phone: 302-0971, ext. 10 Date: June12th (Tuesday) Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm Registration: May 8th June 11th
Lunch and Learn at Longview Join us for a brown bag lunch and learn! Tiffany Mann will be coming out from the Alzheimer s Association to discuss in depth the 10 warning signs. You can bring a lunch or a snack to enjoy while you learn more about Alzheimer s disease. Location: Longview Recreation Center Day: Wednesday Date: April 18 th Time: 1:00-2:00pm Registration: April 2nd April 16th Cost: Free!!! For questions or additional information, please call Amanda Umphres at 302-0971 x18 For questions regarding trips, programs or to update your information to receive the Happenings newsletter, please call: Amanda Umphres (Longview) 302-0971, ext. 18 Mary Clark (Franklin) 790-5719, ext. 25 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 the department.
Ongoing Activities This class is designed to increase strength and flexibility for independent living. Wear comfortable clothes. No registration required! Please note: will not meet the first Wednesday of each month. Facility: Franklin Recreation Complex Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (No class 4/4, 4/6, 5/2, 5/28, 6/6) Cost: $3.00 per class Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Instructor: Nancy Rieves (Arthritic/Post Rehab Water Class) 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! Franklin Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (No class 4/6, 5/28) Cost: $2.00 (Ages 55 and older) per class $3.00 (Ages 54 and under) per class Time: 8:15am-9:00am Instructor: Heather Atkinson Longview Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Cost: $2.00 (Ages 55 and older) per class $3.00 (Ages 54 and under) per class Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm Instructor: Laura Koy
Fast Blast Club Want to receive e-mail updates and reminders on various senior programs or trips? Then sign up for our Fast Blast Club! All you need to do is call or e-mail the facility of your choice and give your e-mail. address it s that easy! Franklin Fast Blast Club Call: Mary Clark 790-5719 ext. 25 E-Mail: maryc@williamson-tn.org Senior Service Club Longview Fast Blast Club Call: Amanda Umphres 302-0971 ext. 18. E-Mail: amandau@williamson-tn.org A BIG Thanks to those who volunteered to label and staple the Happenings and Recreation Review in December: Art Ankrum * Dale Mason * Jo Morris Jack Hampton * * Betty Powers * Jean Rarick Ben Spieker * Joan Spieker * Ronald Wiese *Jess Milhouse To our Breakfast with Santa volunteers; *Linda Woodside *Jess Milhouse *Renate Wolffe * *Carolyn Wilson Labelers We are looking for volunteers to help fold, label, and bind the Happenings and Recreation Review newsletters. Facility: Franklin Complex Phone: 790-5719 ext. 10 Dates: June 11th (Monday) Time: 10:00 am Facility: Longview Phone: 302-0971 ext. 10 Dates: June 12 (Tuesday) Time: 9:00am
Policies 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 790-5719, ext. 10 (Franklin Recreation Complex) or 302-0971, ext. 10 (Longview Recreation Center). 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) 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. Other helpful information... Please remember that the facility where you register for a trip, will be the facility where you will board and return via the motor coach. This allows us to better organize large groups, and ensures a safe happy experience for everyone. There is a waiting list available at both the Longview Center and the Franklin Complex. If there is a cancellation at either facility, patrons will be contacted by either Amanda (Longview) or Mary (Franklin) in the order in which they have been placed on the waiting list. If you are unable to attend a trip you have registered for, please contact either Amanda or Mary so that we can fill your spot via the waiting list only. We ask that you do not take it upon yourself to fill your spot, so that everyone who has called in has an equal chance to participate. 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. Please remember to call 790-5719, ext. 25 (Franklin Recreation Complex) or 302-0971, ext. 18 (Longview Recreation Center) to cancel. 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 790-5719,ext. 25 (Franklin Recreation Complex) or 302-0971, ext. 18 (Longview Recreation Center ) to cancel.
April 2012 Key FC=Franklin Recreation Complex LV=Longview Recreation Center Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat/Sun 2 3 4 No Power Tools 5 6 Good Friday Facilities Closed 7/8 9 10 9:30 Bowling FFE Center 12-2 Potluck 11 12 13 12:45 Franklin Theatre tour and movie 14/15 16 12-2 Potluck 17 LV 18 Lunch & learn LV 19 20 21/22 23 24 25 26 27 28/29 30
May 2012 Key FC=Franklin Recreation Complex LV=Longview Recreation Center Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat/Sun 1 2 No Power Tools 3 3 5/6 7 8 12-2 Potluck 9 10 11 12/13 14 12-2 Potluck 15 16 17 18 19/20 21 22 23 24 25 26/27 28 Facilities closed 29 30 31
June 2012 Key FC=Franklin Recreation Complex LV=Longview Recreation Center Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat/Sun 1 2/3 4 5 6 No Power Tools 7 8 9/10 11 10 Labelers 12 9:00 Labelers 12-2 Potluck 13 14 15 16/17 18 19 20 21 22 23/24 25 12-2 Potluck 26 27 28 29 30
Williamson County Parks and Recreation 1120 Hillsboro Road Franklin, TN 37064 Pre-Sorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Franklin, TN Permit No. 70