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38002.com theview theview Page 2 Lakeland Senior Center Lakeland Senior Center is located at 4527 Canada Road For a complete list of Senior Center activities, visit www.lakelandtn.gov, Residents, Parks & Recreation, then click on “Just for Seniors.” The Senior Center will now be OPEN five days a week (Monday-Friday from 10 - 2 p.m.). AARP Driver Safety Class (Two-day class) Wednesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 12th from 12 - 4 p.m. Participants will learn new driving strategies, about the effects of aging on driving, how to reduce the chance of having a collision, and much more. The classes cost $15 for AARP Members, $20 for nonmembers. Upon completion, TN law entitles the participants to a discount on their auto insurance. For more information, contact George Coleman at 901-384-3581 or [email protected] et. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tuesday, March 17th from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Come on out for some St. Patty’s Day fun. We’ll be having cake and searching for that pot of gold! Retirement Roundtable/ Workshop Friday, March 13th happenings seniornotes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Friday of the month) The new monthly retirement series presented by Stephanie Lefler of Lefler Financial will feature the realities regarding retirement. Topics: March-Taxes, April-Final Expenses, and May- Long Term Care. Seniors 55+ Going Green Dinner Friday, March 27th from 6 8 p.m. IH Clubhouse, 4523 Canada Road The cost of the meal is $10 per person, payable at the door. Delta Rhythm Cloggers will provide the evening’s entertainment. Under the direction of Ann-Marie Sterling & Kevin Lovelace the team has two National Clogging titles in traditional clogging. They are a familyoriented group ranging in age from 11 to 65 and dance to a variety of music including country, pop, bluegrass & Irish. Make your reservation by Monday, March 23rd by calling 901-867-2717 or email [email protected]. Sponsored by St. Francis Hospital - Bartlett and Kroger Lakeland. Arlington Senior Citizens Center The Arlington Senior Citizens Center is located at 6265 Chester St. Fo r a complete list of Senior Center activities, visit www.townof March 2015 arlington.org and click on “Departments,” then “Senior Center.” FREE Exercise Classes MW-F @ 10:30 Legal Matters for the Elderly: What You Need to Know On March 11 at 10:00 a.m., Donna Harkness, CELA Professor of Clinical Law and Director of the Elder Law Clinic for The University of Memphis will be at the center with three of her graduating law students. Stiles Ashby, J. Lauren Hill Ball, and Courtney Sharp will give a presentation on Financial Conservatorships, Medical Conservatorships, and H e a l t h c a r e P o we r o f Attorneys. The Elder Law Clinic offers student attorneys the opportunity to represent senior citizens, who are one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the United States. As baby boomers hit our growing population, they are challenged with more and more questions for themselves and their parents. The Arlington Senior Center is giving everyone the opportunity to participate in learning about end of life choices. Make sure to save the date for this special presentation at the Arlington Senior Center located in historical Depot Square. If you need additional information, please call us at 867-7698 or e-mail Betty Russell at brussell @townofarlington.org. Free Organic Vegetable Gardening Class The Memphis Area Master Gardeners are offering FREE Garden Classes o n Organic Vegetab le Gard ening Methods. Some of the topics covered will be organic fertilizer, composting, seed saving and seed starting, fall/winter gardening, raised bed construction, tomato growing and tomato grafting, cold frame construction, and organic pest and disease control. When: Saturday, March 28 & April 4 Where: Davies Plant-ARow Garden on the grounds of historic Davies Manor Plantation. Take Exit 20 off I-40, go to the Hillwood entrance at 3570 Davieshire Drive in Bartlett, then follow the road around the manor house to the barn. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Other: Classes will be in the garden, so dress appropriately and bring a chair. The class is free, but space is limited, so sign up early by emailing Susan P h i l l i p s , [email protected]. Arlington Community Health Fair According to Trust for America’s Health. Trust for America’s Health Report F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future, , 2013, the state of Tennessee has the 5th highest childhood obesity rate in the U.S. Arlington Community Schools would like to bring awareness to the trend of obesity by hosting a community health fair on Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 5:30 pm. – 8:30 p.m. This event will be held at Arlington High School in the rotunda and the main gym. Its goals are to increase health awareness and disease prevention by providing health screenings, educational information; to increase awareness of local, state, and national health services and resources; and to motivate participants to make positive health behavior changes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular physical activity:  Helps build and maintain healthy bones and muscles:  Helps reduce the risk of developing obesity and chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and colon cancer; and  Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety and promotes psychological wellbeing. Local businesses and hospitals will be participating., including: Nutrition Information – ACS Nutrition Physical Activity - Coach Halford to offer a Bootcamp class Arlington Fire Department – Fire Safety and Prevention The Little Clinic – health screenings to include – BP, BMI, Ht and Wt checks Baptist Memorial Healthcare – BPs, BMI, Nutrition, and Pediatric ER information Lifesigns – BPs, BMI, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention information Lions Mobile Sight and Hearing Clinic – hearing and vision screenings TransAmerica Life Ins ATC Fitness Arlington Physical Therapystretching, proper body mechanics Vescovo Family Dentistry – oral health CORPRO CPR – CPR demonstrations Town of Arlington – Parks a nd Rec rea t io n – discussion of local sports clubs/organizations, and Loosahatchie Greenway Project ATown Crossfit Real Time Pain Relief Leath Chiropractic – back health LiveFIT Boot camp and studio Arlington Youth Wrestling Diabetes Awareness Poison Prevention Stress Management Psychological Services Each vendor will have giveaways. There will be a raffle for a Fitbit tracker and outdoor activity kits for kids. Silent Auction to Benefit Local Historical Sites The Arlington Chapter of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities (APTA) will be conducting the silent auction at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s “A Taste of Arlington” on April 12. Proceeds of the auction will help the Arlington Chapter with its efforts to preserve and promote Arlington’s history through five historic sites maintained by the Chapter and through community activities and events. If you would like to donate items for the silent auction, contact Diane Pfohl at 901-833-6055 (or send an e - m a i l t o Arlington_Chapter_APTA @comcast.net). Add your event to The View 38002’s Online Community Calendar To submit an event, click on the yellow "+ Post Your Event" button in the upper right corner of the calendar g r i d a t www.theview38002.com/ calendar. interest and located in 38002. 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