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Memory Loss Support Group meets at FFG First Baptist Church

The Memory Loss Support Group meets at 11 A.M. the second Thursday of each month at the FG First Baptist Church in Fellowship Hall. The church is located at 130 Towne Centre Way, behind Food City. Please use the entrance on the portico side of the church.

Under the umbrella of dementia there are 70 different aspects or diseases affecting the brain, Alzheimer’s is just one. The meeting is open to the community to educate and provide helpful information as well as support for caregivers of those caring for a loved one or helping those coping with various forms of dementia. So whether you are a caregiver, have mild cognitive impairment, concern for a loved one, neighbor or friend affected by dementia; we welcome you to join us as we walk this journey. No one should walk this path alone!      

Contact Margaret Brant 931-337-9630.

OA Meeting

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting every Friday 10:00 am to 11:00 am at 4th Dimension Clubhouse, 2229 West Ave. Crossville. For questions/info contact Sally at 314-583-1035 or [email protected].

Upper Cumberland Jewish Community

The congregation meets every other Friday for Sabbath services at a local church. They also observe Jewish holidays throughout the year with special services and dinners.

For more information, please call 718-366-8525 or email us at [email protected] or write to us at PO Box 1654, Fairfield Glade, 38558.

Continuing Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons

Free Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons will be starting up again on Thursday October 5.

Lessons will be held at the Fairfield Glade Library Building 455 Lakeview Dr., Crossville, TN 38558 on Thursday’s from 4-5 P.M.

For more information call or text Jeff Dyer at 847-922-6282 or Adria Cook at 973-219-3025.

Pinochle Club

Come and join us at the library to play pinochle every Wednesday at 5:30. Play begins at 6 P.M. Cost is $1 and bring dimes for losing your bid.

Other AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous Fairfield Glade Group.

7 P.M. Tuesdays – Open Discussion, Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, 130 Towne Centre Way, Fairfield Glade, TN 38571.

8 A.M. Thursdays – Closed Discussion, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, 130 Towne Centre Way, Fairfield Glade, TN 38571

8 A.M. Saturdays – Closed Discussion, Big Book, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 481 Snead Dr. Fairfield Glade, TN 38558

For further information call the AA Hotline, 800-559-2252, or visit aanashville.org.

“A Course In Miracles” offered for inner peace

Join a weekly study group of “A Course in Miracles” (ACIM). Call John at 931-456-5751 between 9 A.M. and 7 P.M. Whether new to ACIM or continuing, the curriculum is for obtaining/extending inner peace. ACIM is not affiliated with any religion/church.

Did you know?

Horse therapy tailored to help children and adults with physical or learning challenges or emotional difficulties is available at Wildwood Stables? Standing Tall Honoring their sacrifice. 15 years, 32 flights, 4,000+ veterans served. Honor Air Knoxville.

These organizations are just 2 of over 60 organizations that the Rotary Club of Fairfield Glade supports.

We feel the need to give back to the community, which has so graciously been bestowed to us.

To learn more about these organizations and others, join us Tuesdays from Noon to 1 P.M. at Druid Hills Library, 455 Lakeview Dr.

Come join the fun with Light N Lively Dance Club

Fairfield Glade’s Light N Lively Social Dance Club is looking for Cumberland County area couples and singles to join us for our monthly dances.

Our monthly themed dances, with live music from the 50’s on up, are held on the second Friday of each month from 7 to 10 P.M. at the Fairfield Glade Library Building located at 455 Lakeview Dr., Fairfield Glade, TN 38558.

Single Dance Guest Fees are – $10 per person / $20 per couple.

Yearly Memberships are available and provide a substantial savings at:

$75 per couple

$37.50 per single

To request more information on Light N Lively Social Dance Club or to make a reservation for our dances through our PunchBowl invitation system, please email us at [email protected].

Farmers Market

Farmers market every Saturday from 8 A.M. until noon.

The Peavine fresh market in Fairfield Glade

We are located at The Village Veterinary Clinic, 4965 Peavine Rd. Crossville, TN 38571

Call Blaine Gipper at 931-250-1368.

Beef, lamb, chicken, seafood, organic vegetables, breads, pastries, and much more.

Fairfield Glade Lions Dinner/Meetings

The third Tuesday every month at 5:30 P.M. at Christ Lutheran Church, 482 Snead Drive. Our motto: WE SERVE, Cumberland County. Good food, speakers and great Fellowship. Reservations required. email: [email protected]

Community Bridge Club invites all to join on Wednesdays

The Community Bridge Club plays at noon every Wednesday, starting play sharply at noon. We usually play at the Farifield Glade Community Church located at 521 Snead Dr and occasionally at a nearby member’s home. If you are interested in playing bridge in a fun, relaxed environment, please call Stu Napear at 516-510-8983.

If I do not answer, please leave your name and return phone number and I will contact you.

We ask that you arrive a few minutes early as we start promptly at noon.

Fee is $1.50 plus a few nickels. Please bring your own drinks. We are asking that no food be brought into the church.

Please call Stu Napear if you are interested in playing to make sure you go to the correct venue. Thanks and hope to see you soon.

Interested in Machine Embroidery?

MESS (Machine Embroidery Sewing Sewciety) meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:30 A.M. at Christ Lutheran Church on Snead Drive.

Members bring and share their latest projects during Show and Tell, and there are always members seeking or offering advice.

There is often a short demo to see or a challenge to complete for the next meeting. Lunch follows the meeting at one of the nearby restaurants. Guests and visitors are always welcome!

For questions, call Pat at 931-456-8584.

Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons

Lessons will be at the Library Building on Lakeview Drive Thursdays 3:45-4:45 for the months of May, July & August.

For more information call or text Russ Wells @ 608-444-9452.

Fantastic Quilt Guild

The Fantastic Quilt Guild meets the third Friday of the month at 9 A.M. in the Fellowship hall of the United Methodist Church on Westchester in FFG.

Anyone interested in the art of quilting is welcome to come. Guests may attend two meetings before joining.

For more info contact [email protected] or call Sharon at 630-408-7590.

Veterans Assistance Council offer help

Attention all Honorably discharged, active duty or reserve Veterans, the Cumberland County Veterans Assistance Council is here to offer assistance to Veterans in a variety of ways, for more information or to apply for assistance.

Please contact the Veterans Service Office in Crossville, TN. The phone number is 931-456-0090. This service is for Cumberland county residents only.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Anyone on their prostate cancer journey that wants to share their story, ask questions, compare notes or just talk to other men that are on their journeys, is welcome to join this Prostate Cancer Support Group.

We meet every third Tuesday at 1:30 at the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex at 130 Stonehenge Dr. Any questions, call Gerard Pacini at 312-203-3245 or Harlan Horlick at 931-202-0673

Bicycling News

The Glade Cyclists have weekly group bicycle rides in Fairfield Glade and the Crossville area.

Information on upcoming rides is posted on the Glade Cyclists Facebook page. Route maps and general information may be found online at glade trails.com/cycling.

For questions or more information, please contact Jim Wilken at [email protected].

Second Saturdays

Meet with friends and neighbors for donuts, coffee, and learn about our community. Come to the CCDP at 123 Irwin Ave., Crossville every second Saturday of the month at 11 A.M. A guest speaker will be featured each month.

Join the CCC Band

The Cumberland County Community Band is looking for new members.  There are no dues or auditions.

If you have a love of band music and a willingness to attend weekly rehearsals, please consider joining this amazing group.

They practice each Tuesday night from 6 – 8 P.M. at Cumberland County Community High School beginning September 5.

Community Bridge Club invites you!

The Community Bridge Club plays at noon at the Fairfield Glade Community Church located at 521 Snead Drive.

We meet every Wednesday, starting play sharply at noon.

If you are interested in playing bridge in a fun, relaxed environment, please call Stu Napear at 516-510-8983.

If I do not answer, please leave your name and return phone number and I will contact you.  We ask that you arrive a few minutes early as we start promptly at noon.  Fee is $1.50 plus a few nickels.

Please bring your own drinks. We are asking that no food be brought into the church.  Thanks and hope to see you soon.

Beginner Line Dancing offered

If you ever wanted to learn to line dance in a fun, friendly atmosphere then here’s your chance.

Come join us on Thursdays from 10-11 A.M. Beginner session, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. Intermediate session in the Library Building on Lakeview Drive.

Any questions contact Adria Cook at 973-219-3025.

Democrats having monthly meeting

Come to the Cumberland County Democratic Headquarters, 123 Irwin Ave, Crossville on the second Saturday of the month at 11 A.M.

 Enjoy coffee and donuts and chat with friends and neighbors.

Each month will feature a guest speaker.

Dulcimores meet

The Dulcimores meet Saturdays 10 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. at the Plateau Arts Center 451 Lakeview Dr, Fairfield Glade, TN 38558.

Dulcimores is dulcimers plus more–all acoustic stringed instruments with an emphasis on mountain and hammer dulcimers.

We play mountain music genre. We welcome any guitar, fiddle, or flute/recorder players.

If you are a newcomer to the dulcimer world, join us at 9:30 A.M. We’ll do our best to get you picking and grinning!

For info call: Linda Eppelheimer 507-313-0065 or Gary Kunath 815-653-9744.   

Dance Club seeking new members

The new Fairfield Glade Moonliters Dance Club is seeking new members to join us for our events on the third Friday of the month (except December).

Live entertainment every month with the music of the 50s, 60s, 70s, & 80s. Come to dance, listen, or just socialize.

Moonliters is a members-only club, but member guests are always welcome with advance reservation.

If you are interested in attending as a guest or want more information, send an email to [email protected] or call 931-202-2454.

Marine Corps League meetings

Membership is open to all Honorably Discharged, active or reserve Marines. FMF US Navy Corpsman and US Chaplains.

They meet every third Tuesday of each month at Hilltoppers, 86 Duer Ct, Crossville. Doors open at 17:30 hours for meet and greet and the meeting starts at 18:00 hours.

For information, events, and schedules, you can contact us through various methods. Commandant Bryan Hudgins, 440-289-1972 or Jr. Vice Rick Leonard, 845-235-7321, and also through our league email, [email protected]. Visit our website: mcldetachment1467.org.

Kinseekers at FFG 

Now meeting the first Thursday each month from 1 to 3 P.M. in Rooms B and C at Christ Lutheran Church, 481 Snead Drive, Fairfield Glade.

Use the secure, ramp-ed side entrance. Questions? Contact [email protected].

Attention Korean War vets – meet!

All Korean War veterans in the Crossville area are invited to join us at the KWVA Chapter 297 meetings.

They are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the Christ Lutheran Church, 481 Snead Drive in Fairfield Glade at 13:00 military time (1 P.M. regular Central time).

We look forward to seeing you there. For more information

call: Willard at 931-510-2372, Robin at 717-512-3834, or Eugene at 931-484-6760.

Masons meet monthly

Miss your home Lodge? Welcome to Crossville Lodge #483 F&AM! The Lodge meets every first Monday at 7 P.M. at 1494 South Main Street, Crossville. Contact Wor. Master T.J. Garrison for details at 931-200-9486.

Bible Connections meetings slated

4034 Peavine Rd. Crossville, Tn. 38571 (Village square Plaza). Office Phone: (931) 287-0163. Meeting times: Sundays @ 10 A.M. Wednesday night Bible Study @ 5:30 P.M. entitled “The Life and Ministry of the Apostle Paul.”

AA meetings set

New AA meeting on Monday nights at 6 P.M. at Peaks of Hope 4188 Leaving Suite 101 Crossville TN 38571.

Try Rug Hooking

Traditional rug hooking enthusiasts meet the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 A.M in the Fellowship Hall at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church on 231 Westchester Drive. All are welcome.

For additional information, please call Linda at 931-456-7753.

Celtic Circle

The Celtic Circle, American celebrating our Celtic heritage, welcome Ken Baker as our new Clan Leader.  We will continue to meet the first Tuesday each month from 1 to 3 P.M. in the Family Center room at the Faith Worship Center, 95 McLarty Lane, Crossville, TN.  For more information, Ken can be reached at [email protected].

Yoga for Health, All Levels weekly

You are invited to experience yoga for health with Marcie Loffredo, certified and registered Yoga instructor, member of Yoga Alliance.

Classes are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. at the multi-purpose room in the                                                                     Fairfield Glade Library. Fee is $4 cash per class.

No experience required; Marcie’s training includes helping students modify Yoga postures to accommodate their physical needs.

Please bring water, yoga mat, and small blanket and even a pillow for the Relaxation session at the end of class.

If you need a Yoga mat, call or text Marcie at 860-368-9841, she sells good quality mat for only $21,                                                                          which includes tax and shipping. Cash or checks are acceptable for the mats.

FFG Ladies Club

The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club meets monthly from September through June. It promotes friendship and fellowship for adult female property owners or residents of Fairfield Glade.

The dues are $50 per year and are payable upon joining the club and annually thereafter.

Annual dues for the current fiscal year must be paid no later than the September meeting to be included in the FFG Ladies Club Yearbook.

Paid members have the privilege of obtaining an early reservation for all Ladies Club trips.

New trips are introduced at our monthly meetings and on our website, and reservations are accepted from members whose dues are current.

FFG Ladies Club’s mission is to provide scholarships to local students and assistance to community non-profit organizations. For more information visit ffgladiesclub.com.

Duplicate Bridge

There are currently three ACBL duplicate sanctioned games being held in FFG every Monday morning at 9:30 A.M. This is an open game.

There is also a game every Tuesday evening starting at 6 P.M. This game is limited to players with less than 750 points.

The games are held at the Fairfield Glade Community Church, 521 Snead Dr. Players with all skill levels are welcome.

Contact Buck Martin, 931-787-4777 for questions.

There is also currently a game every Wednesday.

being held at 1 P.M. at the FFG Multi-purpose Building on Lakeview. It is the same building with the library. This is an open game.

Contact Linda King at 931-260-4442 for questions.

All games have a guaranteed partner and are restricted to vaccinated players only at this time.

Play Pinochle

Come and join us for pinochle at the FFG Library Building every Wednesday. Doors open at 5:30 P.M. Arrive by 5:45 p.m.to assure yourself a spot. Play begins promptly at 6 P.M.

There is a $1 entry fee. Bring dimes in case you don’t make your bid. We ask that all players be vaccinated. If you are not feeling well, please stay home.

Tuesday Euchre

If you know how to play Euchre, join us on Tuesday evenings at the Fairfield Glade Library Building, upstairs meeting room. We play every week except for holidays or bad weather.

There is a $1 entry fee. Bring extra nickels in case you don’t make your bid. Doors open at 6 o’clock. Games start promptly at 6:20 P.M. so please arrive by 6:15 to make sure you have a seat.

Other AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous Fairfield Glade Group.

7 P.M. Tuesdays – Open Discussion, Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, 130 Towne Centre Way, Fairfield Glade, TN 38571.

8 A.M. Thursdays – Closed Discussion, 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, Fairfield Glade Baptist Church, 130 Towne Centre Way, Fairfield Glade, TN 38571

8 A.M. Saturdays – Closed Discussion, Big Book, Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 481 Snead Dr. Fairfield Glade, TN 38558

For further information call the AA Hotline, 800-559-2252, or visit aanashville.org.

AI Anon meetings

The Al Anon Family Group Meetings have resumed at the Fairfield Glade Methodist Church on Thursdays at 11:30 AM.

Come Line Dance

If you enjoy Line Dancing and socializing; please visit/join us on Tuesdays from 2 to 4 P.M. in the Library Building on Lakeview Road.

For questions/info call 484-8643. Leave a message and we’ll get back to you.

Coast Guard meets

Coast Guard Vets meet for lunch on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, contact John Harris at 423-285-5749 or Email: [email protected].

Veterans meet

The Sons of Confederate Veterans meet the third Thursday of each month at 6 P.M.

They meet in the basement of First Christian Church in Crossville, located on the corner of East 1st Street and Webb Ave.

Glade Trail Crew volunteers needed

The Glade Trail Crew always welcomes new volunteers.

Regular work sessions are every Saturday morning all year long.  Tools and training provided.

If you enjoy our trails, here is a way to help maintain what we have and build new trail.

Sign up and help whenever you can. Volunteers also do light trimming and use string trimers and leaf blowers as needed.

Please contact Mark Richie at [email protected].

Employment Program offered

UCHRA would like to invite anyone 55 years or older who meets the eligibility guidelines to be a part of our Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

This program provides on-the-job training for older individuals seeking gainful employment in the Upper Cumberland region.

If you have any questions or would like to see if you are eligible, please call (931) 520-9624 or come by the UCHRA Central Office located at 580 S. Jefferson, Suite B, Cookeville TN.

Vette Club to meet

The Plateau Corvette Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Crossville Outlet meeting room, number 112 at 5:30 P.M.

For more information visit their web site at plateaucorvetteclub.com.

or e-mail them at [email protected].

You can also visit them on Facebook.

Join the CCC Band

The Cumberland County Community Band is looking for new members. There are no auditions or dues.

If you have a love of band music and a willingness to attend weekly rehearsals, consider joining this fun group.

They practice at Stone Memorial H.S. each Tuesday at 6 P.M.

Vietnam Vets seek new members

The Cumberland Plateau Vietnam Veteran’s of America, Chapter 1015 are inviting all Vietnam Era Veterans.

They meet the last Monday of each month at the Senior Citizens of Cumberland County at 107 Deer Run Cir, Crossville, TN 38572.

The meetings start at 6 P.M. with a social hour, including snacks at 5 P.M.

Contact Jim Ernst, VP, at 931-788-1457 or Bob Opthof, President, at 973-670-5804 .or more info.

Glade group helps grieving families

“The Compassionate Friends of Fairfield Glade meets on the second Sunday of every month at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church at 2 P.M. in the Friendship Room.

These meetings resumed in October 2020.”

Meditation Group meeting schedule

They are a small group of people, who value mindfulness meditation and mindful living.

They meet once weekly for an hour during which we practice sitting meditation followed by discussion or reading on mindfulness topics.

The group is suitable for those beginning meditation, as well as for experienced practitioners.

Group members possess and respect diverse beliefs, while they support their common commitment to mindfulness practices shown to nurture healthy and compassionate living.

For more info contact Linda Pollock [email protected], 360-877-0575. or Cathleen Reid at [email protected].

Donate your items

Looking for a place to drop off donated items?

The Cumberland Good Samaritans trailer will be at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 114 Stonehenge Drive, Fairfield Glade from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. every Friday to receive donations.

Donations of clothing, small household goods, books, toys, holiday items, small furniture and small appliances are accepted.

Any questions, call 484- 3225.

Dulcimores has new location on Saturdays

All those interested are invited to visit our weekly rehearsals at 10 A.M. on Saturdays at the Plateau Creative Art Center in Fairfield Glade.

Learn to play the dulcimer or bring other string instruments (such as guitars, mandolins, or banjos, etc.) to join in the fun.

Since they occasionally alter our schedule, check with Helen Callis and call for details at 707- 8177.

Members wanted

The Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 294, of Crossville, are looking for more members.

They play an active role in the community and are former enlisted Navy, Marine and Coast Guard members of ESEA Services.

Call Jack Fogel at 931-787-4833 or you can call Jim Mathisen at 931-202-2142.

They meet on the second Saturday monthly at 9 A.M. at the American Legion Hall, Highway 127 South.