Adults Over 65
To register for events and classes, please contact Meryl Kraft, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 615-354-1623
The most welcoming group at the GJCC is group for active senior adults. They host a huge variety of activities including monthly dinners with interesting programs, monthly meetings, day and overnight trips, parties, brunches and lunches, monthly casino day trips, overnight casino trips, holiday programs, varied classes, cultural events including plays and the TPAC Broadway series, concerts, pot luck dinners with original entertainment, and opportunities for group participation in community events. The Prime Time group also hosts a yearly retreat or trip.
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Activities for the Over 65 Crowd
Hot Topics...Current Events (for all ages)
Mark Freedman
Wednesday, June 26 12-1pm GJCC
Description: Join us for a light lunch & discuss the latest news.
Moderator: Mark Freedman, Executive Director,
the Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Cost: $5/GJCC members, $10/general public
Nashville with Laurel Creech
Wednesday, July 31 12-1pm GJCC
Description: Join us for a light lunch & discuss the latest news.
Moderator: Laurel Creech,
Chief Service Officer Mayor Karl Dean’s Office
Cost: $5/GJCC members, $10/general public
Rabbi Saul Strosberg
Wednesday, August 21 12-1pm GJCC
Description: Join us for a light lunch & discuss the latest news.
Moderator: Rabbi Saul Strosberg,
Rabbi Congregation Sherith Israel
Cost: $5/GJCC members, $10/general public
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Summer Programs
Breast Health Lunch and Learn
Monday, June 10 11:30am-12:30pm GJCC $5
Mammograms
Monday, June 17 10am-2pm GJCC Pool Insurance
“Quartet” & Dinner
Monday, June 24 3:30-6:30pm GJCC and {Pub}licity
Description: Join us at the GJCC for the movie, “Quartet”
followed by dinner at {Pub}licity. Advance reservations please.
Cost: the price of your dinner
Party at the Pool & Dinner
Tuesday, July 23 4:30-7pm Windsor Towers Pool
(in case of rain we’ll be in the party room)
Description: Enjoy a deli dinner around the beautiful Windsor Towers pool. Reservations required for this great evening.
Cost: $12pp
Mah Jongg Tournament
Tuesday, August 13 9am-3pm GJCC
Description: Grab your group and participate in a great day!
Cost: $40pp includes lunch and prizes. Reservations required by 7/30. Your check/credit card is your reservation (attn: Meryl).
Chair: Michelle Tishler
Scavenger Hunt Cook-Out
Monday, August 26 3:30-6:30pm GJCC
Description: A hilarious evening looking for “goodies”
Cost: $12pp includes a cook-out dinner. Reservations required.
Social Media:
Beyond the Grandkids
Tuesday, August 27 1-3pm GJCC
Description: Demystify social media. Enjoy learning how to use it and how to communicate with family and friends.
Kim Phillips, instructor, Lucid Marketing www.getlucid.net
Cost: $5pp Reservations required.
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Monthly
Book Club
4th Friday of each month (usually)
1-2pm Chair: Victoria Crumpton-Cohen
2012-2013 TPAC Broadway Series (for all ages)
Jersey Boys - Sunday, November 3
We Will Rock You - Sunday, November 17
Ghost - Sunday, March 2
Sister Act - Sunday, March 16
Million Dollar Quartet - Sunday, May 11
War Horse - Sunday, June 8
$350 per ticket or $392 per ticket includes transportation (over 65 only).
All tickets are for 1pm matinees
Please send your money TODAY to reserve your seat!
Prime Time Meetings
Help plan exciting activities...Open to everyone over 65
10-11:30 (or 12:30 if lunch is served)
Chairs: Roseanne Ellis and Ruth Klar no charge
Dates:
June 10, August 12, October 14, November 11, December 2 (Chanukah Party)
Day Trips to Harrah’s Casino in Metropolis, Illinois
Free trip includes bus ride, lunch, and $5 for the slots
Leaves from Parthenon Towers at 8:15am, Target parking lot (White Bridge Road) at 8:30am, and the GJCC at 9:00am
Please contact Shirley Delong at 615-353-9162 for a reservation.
All trips are on Mondays:
6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16
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TRAVEL for the 65+ crowd...Memphis, Tennessee
...Elvis
...Ducks
...Jazz
...Barbeque
...Civil Rights
...the JCC
...Trains
Wednesday, October 2
• leave the GJCC
• lunch in Jackson, TN
• tour Graceland
• visit the ducks at the Peabody Hotel
• music on Beale Street
• Hampton Inn Hotel Downtown
• Barbeque dinner
Thursday, October 3
• buffet breakfast
• tour the Memphis Civil Rights Museum
• lunch at the Memphis JCC and tour
• tour and trains at Kasey Jones Village in Jackson
• return to the GJCC
Information
cost:
$TBApp double
$TBApp single
Includes
• bus transportation
• escorted trip
• all tours/admission fees
• breakfast
• lunch
contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or 354.16234 for your
reservation. Space is limited to 45 individuals
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Every Week...
Wednesday Bridge Class
Drop in for intermediate levels
10 am - 12 pm
no charge
Instructor: Janet Bender
Men’s Poker
Thursdays 1-4:30 no charge
first timers, please call to be sure there is a game
Fitness & Aquatics Classes
Everyday ..check the schedule no charge
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Summer Classes (for all ages)
Cupcake Baking &
Decorating
Friday, June 21 10am-12pm
Nashville Tech
Description: Learn to decorate cupcakes
like the pros. Part of our new Bake and
Take series.
Instructor: Randy Rayburn Culinary School,
Nashville Tech culinary students
Cost: $15/GJCC members, $30/general public
Supplies: bring a cupcake tin and other supplies will be
provided
Cooking with Herbs & Veggies from the Garden
Monday, July 29 12am-1:30pm
GJCC & Stacy Kraft Community Garden
Description: Learn new ways to cook your fresh seasonal foods with herbs. Enjoy tasting the delicious, fresh, available foods.
Instructor: Chef from The Herb Society of Nashville
Cost: $10/GJCC members, $20/general public
Supplies: will be provided
Rosh Hashanah
Apple Monkey Bread
Friday, August 2 10am-12pm GJCC Kitchen
Description: Learn to bake a delicious Pull Apart Apple Monkey Bread for Rosh Hashanah. Part of our new Bake and Take series.
Instructor: Lauren Cooper, fabulous baker
Cost: $10/GJCC members, $20/general public
Supplies: we’ll provide them all
Breast Health Lunch and Learn
Monday, June 10 11:30am-12:30pm GJCC
Description: Join us for a light lunch and learn to hear the most up to date information from St. Thomas Health Services.
Speaker: St. Thomas Health Services
Cost: $5/GJCC members, $15/general public
Mobile Mammograms
Monday, June 17 10am-2pm
GJCC Pool
Description: Screening Mammograms
will be offered in the Mobile
Mammography coach at the GJCC
outdoor pool. Stop by and have yours.
You must be over 40 and bring your
insurance card.
Provider: St. Thomas Health Services
Cost: no charge with insurance
Photography for Travelers
Tuesday, June 11 10am-11:30pm GJCC
Description: Learn to shoot photos you won’t want to
delete. You’ll pick up great tips and practice shooting pictures
inside and outside.
Instructor: Larry Fuldauer, photographer and instructor
Cost: no charge/GJCC members, $10/general public
Supplies: bring your camera
Right Brain Drawing
Friday, June 14 11:30am-1:30pm GJCC
Description: Bring out your inner talent with specific
exercises developed to help you see draw in a different way.
Instructor: Meryl Kraft, art instructor
Cost: $5/GJCC members, $15/general public
Supplies: will be provided. No prior experience necessary.
Felted Bowls
Wednesdays, June 12 & 19 10am-12pm GJCC
Description: Learn the art of knitting & felting. You’ll make
a beautiful bowl. A basic knowledge of knitting is required.
Instructor: Kaarn Engle, professional artist
Cost: $5/GJCC members, $15/general public
Supplies: bring 1 skeen 100% wool yarn, circular needles
Beaded Jewelry
Wednesday, August 7 10am-12:30pm GJCC
Description: Make a beautiful beaded necklace. Learn the technique and you’ll have a new piece of jewelry for every outfit.
Instructor: Natalie Bockian, instructor
Cost: $15/GJCC members, $25/general public
Supplies: will be provided. No prior experience necessary.
Papercutting Workshop
Sunday, July 28 1-4pm GJCC
Description: Back by popular demand! You’ll learn the art of
papercutting and will produce a beautiful work of art to take home.
Instructor: Kim Phillips, artist, teacher www.hebrica.com
Cost: $20/GJCC members, $40/general public
Supplies: will be provided. No prior experience necessary.
Oil Painting
Mondays, 9-11am at the GJCC
$75 per month (4 wks) GJCC members
($100 non- members)
+ supplies (list will be provided)
The class includes instruction in painting and drawing.
Instructor: Rhonda Wernick, Professional Artist
www.dancingart.com
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Thank Goodness It’s Thursday (TGIT) - 2012
A Gordon Jewish Community Center Program for the 65+ Crowd
11:30-lunch, blood pressure check & exercise / 12:45-1:45pm program at the GJCC unless otherwise noted
$3 lunch GJCC members ($15 non-members)
All programs and lunches in the Thank Goodness It’s Thursday #200 series are sponsored by the Gordon Jewish Community Center and underwriten by the Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
***Thursday, June 6 - DOUBLE HEADER
11:40 “Forced Journey,”
Rosemary Zibert will discuss her newest book.
12:45 American Sign
Language
Karen Collier, instructor, will
entertain, teach & show how to sign Happy Birthday.
Lunch: salad with salmon
***Thursday, June 13 - DOUBLE HEADER
11:40 Your Health
Sadie Meaher, Education Coordinator with the Epilepsy Foundation Mid & West TN will discuss why seizures are increasing with seniors, the warning signs, & home safety tips.
12:45 Music with
Craig Duncan
Craig Duncan will play the fiddle and mandolin. 50 Forward Music
for Seniors.
Lunch: gazpacho and pimento cheese sandwiches
***Thursday, June 20
Art without Boundries
Donna Colelli, Artist and Mneme Therapist, will present a fun and functional workshop using art to stimulate the brain.
Lunch: Manicotti w/ Marinara
& Caesar Salad
***Thursday, June 27
Ms. Cheap
Mary Hance, Ms. Cheap, shares her knowledge of all things cheap
(& reasonable).
Lunch: Hot Dogs
***Thursday, July 4
No Meeting...Independence Day
***Thursday, July 11
Music with Sheldon Kahane
Join one of our favorite entertainers for a day you will long remember.
Lunch: tuna salad plate
***Thursday, July 18
“All for a Song,” Theater with Sandy Smolen
Musician, entertainer and playright, Sandy Smolen will entertain and share his new musical play at the Barn Theater, “All for a Song,” a Rat Pack tribute.
Lunch: quiche and salad
***Thursday, July 25
Happy Birthday...featuring the Music of Carrie and
Garrett Mills
Back by popular demand, musicians Carrie and Garrett Mills will return to the GJCC for a performance you won’t forget.
Lunch: Chinese
***Thursday, August 1
The Nashville Sports Scene with Rudy Kalis
Rudy Kalis is the sports director at WSMV-TV in Nashville and has been a sports reporter and anchor
at WSMV since August 1974.
Lunch: quesadillas
***Thursday, August 8
Israel...What’s Going On?
Join Hadar Moskovitz, Federation
Israeli Shlicha, for an insider’s look at the state of Israel.
Lunch: French toast casserole
***Thursday, August 15
Music with Bryan Cumming
Join Bryan Cumming for a day
featuring the music you love!
Lunch: fish and chips
***Thursday, August 22
Medicare...what’s new?
Bonnie Woodard, Medicare
Specialist with the Elder Law
practice of Tim Tackas will answer all your questions. She’s good!
Lunch: vegetarian Lasagna
***Thursday, August 29
Iceland
Take an armchair tour of the country with Meryl Kraft.
Lunch: gravalox, potatoes and skyr
***Thursday, September 5
No Meeting...Rosh Hashanah
***Thursday, September 12
High Holiday
Party with Carole Shaw and Lisa Webb
Carole Shaw and Lisa Webb will perform their fabulous music to help us celebrate the holidays in style.
Lunch: matzo ball soup and kugel
***Thursday, September 19
No Meeting...Sukkot
***Thursday, September 26
No Meeting...Sukkot
***Thursday, October 3
No Meeting...Fall Trip to Memphis
***Thursday, October 10
Music with Dennis Scott
Enjoy the musical and comedic talent of one of our favorites, Dennis Scott.
Lunch: soup and salad
***Thursday, October 17
Help Me Understand
Facebook, Twitter, iPads, and Smart Phones!
Join Carrie Mills, Meryl Kraft and others for a look at the lastest technology.
Lunch: Fish Tacos
***Thursday, October 24
No Meeting...Main Event
***Thursday, October 31
Music with Kay Reynolds and Friends
Back by popular demand, Kay and friends will wow you with their new show.
Lunch: spagetti with marinara
***Thursday, November 7
“Broadway Musicals: A
Jewish Legacy,” a NJFF Film
and Broadway Show Tunes with Sarah Martin McConnell
Join us for a movie you will love sponsored by the Nashville Jewish Film Festival. Following the movie we’ll sing show tunes along with Sarah, Director of the 50 Forward Music for Seniors program.
Lunch: box luches - deli sandwiches
***Thursday, November 14
Double Header
A Salute to our Veterans and
To Your Health
Today we’ll answer all your health questions. You can ask or if they are too personal, we can read them.
Lunch: blintzes
Lunch: Vegetable Soup and Sandwich
***Thursday, November 21
Music with Kira Small
Kira Small, popular singer and pianist will entertain. Thank you to 50 Forward Music for Seniors
Lunch: Teriyaki Salmon
***Thursday, November 28
No Meeting...Thanksgiving
***Thursday, December 5
Chanukah Party
Cook latkes and enjoy
special Chanukah festivities.
Lunch: Latke lunch
***Thursday, December 12
Brain Games & Titans Day
Get ready for 2014 with a new outlook. Stimulate your brain and have fun!
Lunch: Bean Soup and cheese sandwiches
***Thursday, December 19
Music with Banjo Bob
Bob Stevens aka “Banjo Bob,” comedian and singer with 50 Forward Music for Seniors.
Lunch: stuffed cabbage
***Thursday, December 26
No Meeting
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Need more information?
Meryl Kraft
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615-354-1623
Carrie Mills
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615-354-1699
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So…
We do great things at the GJCC and the adult department works very hard to fund and publicize each program…so… we need your help to get the word out. Tell your family and friends because as you well know…YOU BELONG HERE!