Senior News

Save the date - Wednesday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Healthy Aging Expo 2008
An Event of Senior Boomer Expo Inc. of Middle Tennessee
Healthy Aging Expo 2008 is back with more than 100 exhibits, workshops, live cooking and exercise demonstrations, great entertainment, fabulous prizes, free health screenings, and the best resources for older adults in Middle Tennessee. Learn More:
www.SeniorBoomerExpo.org

Senior Boomer Expo is Looking for Exhibitors
Senior Boomer Expo gives your organization rare access to thousands of "Baby Boomers" and Seniors in the Middle Tennessee region - all under one roof. Professionals, retirees, older adults looking to enhance their lives, and adult children caring for their loved ones, are among the participants who will attend this annual event on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. Learn more:
www.seniorboomerexpo.com/exhibitors

Chore Service of GNRC
Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities provides one-time assistance to persons having difficulties with activities such as heavy housework or yard work. Call 615-255-1010 or 877-973-6467 for more information.

Computer Classes by SeniorNet
Computers classes are available at Senior Centers in the Nashville area. Call the Knowles Center (615-743-3400), Donelson Center (615-883-8375) and Madison Center (615-860-7180) for class time and details.

Fountain Tours from Senior Citizens, Inc.
Members of Senior Citizens Inc and other mature adults take both one-day and multiple-day trips within Tennessee, adjacent states and beyond. Recent trips have included Alaska and Ireland. Upcoming tours are listed on the SCI website. Call 615-231-1236 for more information or visit their website www.scitn.org

Gordon Jewish Community Center
The Gordon Jewish Community Center is the center of Jewish life in Nashville. In addition the center proudly reaches out to the larger community, offering a place where non-Jews are welcome to share a Jewish experience or play and learn beside their Jewish neighbor. They are located at 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville - 615-356-0056.

Health Screenings
Tennessee Christian Health Information Resource Center offers a variety of Free health screening, some of which are: cholesterol, body fat, blood sugar, hearing, memory screenings. Call for times and schedules. They are located at 500 Hospital Dr., Madison - 615-860-6600.

Public Guardian Program
Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities offers a Public Guardian Program. The organization acts as Conservator for individuals over age 60 who are unable to manage their own affairs and have no one willing and able to do this for them. Fee is set according to the person's income. They are located at 501 Union St., 6th Floor, Nashville - 615-862-8828.

Retirement Learning at Vanderbilt
Since 1995 Vanderbilt University has had a retirement learning program that consists of college level type classes on a variety of subjects. You don't' have to be a college graduate or have a past connection to the university. In fact, you don't have to be retired, although the program is perfect for retirees. There is a charge for classes. Call 615-322-5569 for more information or visit their website at www.vanderbilt.edu/cngr/rlv

SeniorCitizens, Inc. Senior Centers
There are 6 Senior Centers operated by SeniorCitizens, Inc. in the Nashville area. The locations offer educational programs, socialization activities, health screenings, fitness programs, outreach services, congregate meals, meals on wheel and travel opportunities through Fountain Travel Agency. Call 615-743-3400 for more information and to find the center nearest your location or vist their website at www.scitn.org

Senior Transport Partners Provides Transportation ...
Senior Transport Partners provides volunteer, escorted transportation to medically related appointments to seniors living in Williamson County, Tennessee. This program is part of Grace Works Ministries and the service is for seniors who are at least 55 years old. Seniors using this service must be ambulatory and 72 hour notice is required. The Service is FREE. Call 615-794-9055 for more information.
www.GraceWorksMinistries.net