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$ Advance payment required for registration.  Advance registration, call 455-4115 or number listed with activity. Payment, if required, accepted onsite or online. Evening/weekend activities & times listed in “GOLD”” throughout the newsletter. City of Lynchburg Residents…Look for the “LR” symbol to find your discounted fee.

 Blessing Bags Drive experienced instructors; you provide 225 Wiggington Road: 455-4115 Start gathering your items to the date, time, and group! Call 455- donate, as the Templeton Center 4115 for more information. partners with Miriam’s House to provide blessing bags for the  Gardens of the World: homeless here in Lynchburg. English Gardens Accepted items include but are not Susan Timmons will lead you on a limited to hand warmers, hand tour through time of a dozen English

sanitizer, wipes, tissues, first aid gardens including the Hampton kits, socks, blankets, pillows, and Court Palace Flower Show. $ A Still Life of Pears in Acrylics hygiene products. No used products Register by 11/11. Free. Bring pears to life on canvas with please; only new items will be Tu 11/12 10:30am-11:30am guided help from the instructor. accepted. Drop off boxes will be Students can bring their own made available during the months $ Luncheon: Thanksgiving acrylics brushes. of December and January. Savor the flavors of a traditional Instructor: Linda Duff Thanksgiving meal as you share Register & pay by 11/15. $ Bridge Lessons: Intermediate this feast with friends. Enjoy turkey, Fee: $15.00 Students with playing experience dressing, potatoes, cranberry M 11/18 6:30pm-8:00pm can continue to learn the finer sauce, pie, and more. points of bridge in a six-week class Register and pay by 11/22. $ Acrylics: Forest Landscapes instructed by Terry Garner. Fee: $5.00 Sometimes you can’t see the forest Previous playing experience is a Tu 11/26 11:30am-12:30pm for the trees; learn how to paint the must! Register & pay by 10/30. forest instead of the trees. Fee: $45.00 LR: $30.00  Retirement & Estate Planning Instructor: Betty Leary M 11/4-12/9 9:30am-11:30am Peter Davies, of Davies & Davies, Register & pay by 11/19. shares a valuable guide to helping Fee: $23.00 LR: $15.00 $ Cardio Fit & Tone you make important decisions about Th 11/21 1:00pm-4:00pm Instructor: Mary Harris retirement and estate planning. Register & pay by the first class. Register by 11/5. Free. W 11/6 1:30pm-2:30pm $ Autumn in Acrylics Fee: $38.00 LR: $25.00

Create an Autumn-themed scene Tu Th 11/5-11/26  The Ins & Outs of Medicare on canvas. Students can bring their 5:30pm-6:30pm Whether you are about to start own acrylics brushes. using Medicare or would like to Instructor: Ginny Van Gurp  Custom Programs catch up on the latest changes in Register & pay by 11/2. Are you looking for an activity, the program, Sutton Tinsley, a Fee: $23.00 LR: $15.00 class, or program suitable for your licensed Medicare agent will be at M 11/4 6:00pm-7:30pm group? We offer customized programs to fit your needs, using the Templeton Center to discuss the Templeton Center facility. We Medicare and answer questions. provide all materials and the Register by 11/11. Free. Tu 11/12 1:30pm-3:00pm $ Tai Chi Register & pay by the first class. to Gin Rummy, it’s a great way to Instructor: Scott Larson Fee: $38.00 LR: $25.00 engage your brain. Group meets Register & pay by the first class. M W 11/4-11/27 5:00pm-5:45pm every Thursday. Free. 70 Minute Session- Th 11/7-11/21 9:30am-12:30pm Fee: $38.00 LR: $25.00 Tu 11/5-11/26 4:00pm-5:10pm SPECIAL INTEREST AT TSC Social Bridge Qigong Session- Bring your foursome or just drop in Fee: $30.00 LR: $20.00 Board Games and enjoy time with friends. This Tu 11/5-11/26 4:00pm-4:50pm Come out on your own or with a fun-loving group of card players group of friends to play some welcomes new players. No Video Chair Exercise Class classic board games each Friday. registration required. Free. Armchair Fitness provides safe, Choose from a selection of board Tu & Th 11/5-11/26 seated fitness improvement routines games at the center, or bring your 9:30am-12:30pm for people interested in increasing own from home to share. Free. aerobic ability and overall body F 11/1-11/22 9:30am-12:30pm strengthening, stretching and OFF-SITE LOCATIONS relaxing. Free. Canasta M Tu Th F 11/1-11/26 Have fun and challenge your brain  50+ Health Fair 9:15am-10:15am as you play this popular card game. Passport to Healthy Aging is a New players and beginners are health fair sponsored by the University of Lynchburg in Watercolor Botanicals welcome. Players meet every $ partnership with your local Parks Learn how to paint delicate flowers Friday. Drop-ins welcome! Free. F 11/1-11/22 9:30am-12:30pm and Recreation departments. Free and foliage using a watercolor health screenings will be offered, medium. Instructor: Betty Leary Current Issues & Events along with door prizes, exhibits, Register & pay by 11/12. healthy snacks, wellness Fee: $23.00 LR: $15.00 Join this interactive group of outspoken individuals as they demonstrations, food trucks, and Th 11/14 1:00pm-3:00pm more! Free transportation can be discuss hot topics in the news. Group typically meets the 2nd & 4th provided to those who register in Yoga AM $ Wednesday each month, with the advance. There is limited seating Instructor: Debbie Ladd exception of November and available on the green bus. There Register & pay by the first class. December . The topic for this month will be two waves departing the Fee: $38.00 LR: $25.00 is, “Global Citizenship”. Templeton Center; one at 10:00am Tu 11/5-11/26 8:15am-9:05am Volunteer: West Francus and another at 12:00pm. Call the W 11/13 10:30am-11:30am Templeton Center for more $ Yoga PM information or to reserve your spot Instructor: Paul Webb Lynchburg Duplicate Bridge Club on the bus. The health fair will take Register & pay by the first class. Do you enjoy a competitive game of place at the Forest Recreation Fee: $38.00 LR: $25.00 bridge and have previous playing Center, 1088 Rustic Village Rd. Th 11/7-11/21 6:45pm-7:45pm experience? Why not check out the F 11/8 10:00am-2:00pm action on Mondays at 12:30pm, $ Zumba at Noon Wednesday nights at 6:30pm, and $ Bowling Instructor: Billy Coffey Friday mornings at 10:00am. These Game Fee: $1.25/game plus tax Register & pay by the first class. friendly folks are always welcoming Fort Hill Bowling Center, Fee: $38.00 LR: $25.00 new players. For more information 6015 Fort Ave. Pay on site. Tu Th 11/5-11/26 12:00pm-12:45pm contact Terry Garner at 941-0049. Tu 11/5-11/26 1:00pm-3:00pm

Mahjong Zumba PM $ Family Culinary Night $ Enjoy this Chinese tile game of luck, Instructor: Billy Coffey Thanksgiving is right around the strategy, and skill. Played similarly corner! Bring the family to Miller Center for a night of culinary popcorn, and beverage included. Liberty University. excellence with Executive Chef Bus departs Templeton Senior Register and pay by 11/1. Timothy Schoonmaker. Explore a Center parking lot. Fee: $25.00 fresh spin on traditional mashed Register & pay by 11/18. M 11/18 9:00am-12:30pm potatoes, stuffing, and green beans Fee: $10.00 while gleaning some expert tips. W 11/20 12:15pm-4:30pm Pill Bottle Collection Fee is priced per family. Templeton is collecting empty pill Register and pay by 11/8.  Golden Gourmet @ Crown bottles (prescription and over the Fee: $45.00 LR: $30.00 Sterling counter) to donate to Matthew 25 W 11/13 5:30pm-7:00pm Bring a friend, or make new ones, Ministries where they will be sent to while enjoying local food and having developing countries. Please wash $ Fired Clay Ornaments a laugh or two. Meet at: Crown bottles in hot water and remove the Create one-of-a-kind holiday Sterling, 6120 Fort Avenue. labels thoroughly before donating. ornaments in this two day pottery Volunteer: Carolyn Maness workshop. Participants will meet at Register by 11/20.  Veterans Appreciation the Templeton Senior Center and F 11/22 11:30am-1:30pm Luncheon travel by bus to the Art Studio. Each Join us at The American Legion participant will get to create New Chapter Book Group Post 16, 1301 Greenview Drive, as ornaments from slab during session A Prayer for Owen Meany by John we salute the men and women who one and glaze their ornaments Irving, is the story of John have so proudly served our country. during session two. No experience Wheelwright's relationship with his Enjoy the comradery, buffet lunch, necessary! Ornaments can be childhood friend Owen Meany, a door prizes, entertainment and picked up at Templeton Center after midget with a high, squeaky voice, moving remarks from our area the final firing. whose life and death move John to Veterans. Free to all Veterans who Register and pay by 11/4. have faith in God. Despite his size, register by 11/5; call 455-4115 to Fee: $23.00 LR: $15.00 Owen has a commanding presence register. Non veteran meal tickets W 11/6 & 11/13 9:30am-12:30pm that directs John's life. Meet at: The are $8.00, on sale 10/8-11/5. Drowsy Poet, 2236 Lakeside Drive. Th 11/7 11:30am-1:00pm Volunteer: Vicki Hogan $ Greensboro Shopping Spree M 11/25 10:00am-11:30am Join us for a holiday shopping spree at Friendly Center outdoor shopping mall in Greensboro, NC, which $ Theater Trip: Bedford Boys features over 150 stores and a food Experience an original historical court to buy lunch. Transportation, drama about the story of the young road snacks, and good company men from Bedford, VA, who gave are all provided. Lunch is on your their lives during WWII so that own. Bus will leave promptly at others may have freedom. Gathered 8:30am from the Templeton Center from letters and historical research,  Veterans Appreciation back parking lot. It takes two hours the play follows the life of the young Sponsorship Opportunity to drive to the mall and then the men from their days of training with Parks and Recreation is now group will meet back together at a the National Guard until the offering sponsorship opportunities designated spot at 2:30pm. infamous invasion in Normandy – to local area businesses or private Register & pay by 11/12. told specifically through the eyes of donors who would like to support Fee: $28.00 Roy and Ray Stevens. Written by the 2019 Veterans Luncheon. Your Th 11/14 8:30am-4:30pm Liberty University Theatre Arts monetary or in-kind contribution students, the play hopes to honor helps to keep this event free for those who fought with valor and area Veterans. Benefits range from $ Gretna Theater Trip who delivered the greatest sacrifice. social media promotion of your Enjoy a movie from the past at the Gather at the Templeton Senior business, to logo and name historic Gretna Theater. Center and ride the fun bus to recognition on marketing materials Transportation, movie ticket, and at the event. If you have any Healthy Holidays 101 Newsletters are available for questions regarding sponsorships, (Info taken from Healthline) pick-up at the following contact Megan Heatwole, locations: Community Recreation Supervisor, It’s no secret that holiday living • Central VA Alliance for at 455-5891. doesn’t always go hand-in-hand Community Living with healthy living. The indulgent, • City Hall Information Desk decadent recipes that adorn • Fort Hill Bowling Center Coming in December Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and • Lynchburg Community Market Christmas tables may not follow the • Lynchburg Public Libraries Christmas Carol Choir Practice diets we stick to the rest of the year. • Lynchburg Visitor’s Center M 12/2 10:30am But with these 10 tips, you’ll be able • Parks & Rec. Office & Centers to stay mentally and physically • Givens Book Store • Veteran’s Clinic Table Top Ornament Wreath healthy throughout the holiday • Walgreens Pharmacy, Wards Rd. M 12/2 1:30pm season. ______Christmas Traditions in Virginia 1. Find healthy alternatives to your Like us on Facebook and keep Tu 12/3 10:30am favorite dishes up with what’s happening at the 2. It’s all about moderation Templeton Senior Center. Watercolor Botanicals 3. Opt for homemade instead of www.facebook.com/ TempletonSeniorCenter

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Holiday Goblet Candle Stick Craft -Templeton Center will be closed on Templeton Senior Center Staff: Th 12/12 2:30pm Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Holiday “Carol-O-Key” holiday. We will open back up and Ronnie Tucker, M 12/16 6:30pm resume classes on Monday, Community Recreation Programmer December 2nd. Holiday Candles in Acrylics -If you would like to sign up for our Krista Habermas, M 12/16 6:30pm monthly E-Newsletter, stop by the Recreation Specialist center and add your email address Paula Kepel, Christmas Luncheon to the list at the front desk. Recreation Specialist W 12/18 11:30am -Our winter activity guide will be coming out the middle of December Lynchburg Parks & Recreation Department complies with the How to Paint Snow Scenes for our classes planned during the Americans with Disabilities Act for Th 12/19 1:00pm months of January-April 2020 qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please -A comment/suggestion box is tell us upon registering and at least available in the center lobby. Please 10 days prior to the class or e ve nt. share your thoughts and constructive criticism in order to help improve the center.