Vista Gatherings – March 15, 2016

Health service fair set

The Good Samaritan Society- Fairfield Glade invites you to their first annual Health Services Fair on March 23 from 1 to 4 P.M., in The Atrium on the Good Samaritan Society-Fairfield Glade campus. Booths with representatives from around the area with information on Home Health Services, Hospice and more. Plan to attend this informative event.

Butterfly release slated by Glade Hospice

The Fairfield Glade Hospice Auxiliary will present its 5th Annual Hospice Benefit Celebration of Life Butterfly Release on Saturday, June 11, on the Courthouse Lawn in Crossville from 9: to 10 A.M.

The program will be an uplifting and joyful experience remembering those we have loved and lost, including a reading of names we are celebrating, a butterfly blessing, special music, commemorative readings, and the release of the butterflies to mingle with the crowd and the flowering plants.

The donation for the butterflies is $20 for one name to be remembered or $100 for six different names to be remembered.  They encourage you to attend our event, bring a lawn chair and wear brightly colored clothing.  Those unable to attend may still reserve butterflies in the name of a family member or friend and these will also be released.  Butterfly order forms are available at the Hospice Office at 30 E. Adams St., at area churches and businesses, or one can  be e-mailed to your from Kay Moyer at [email protected].

The deadline for ordering butterflies is May 28, 2016.

Looking for vols for high school career expo 

A group of people is being organized who can share their experience in their working life.

This is being done in conjunction with a job fair for high school juniors to meet and talk to regular people who have the benefit of real experience in career types of work.

They are looking for: Nurses and Medical Technicians, Bookkeepers and Accountants, Chiefs, Computer Systems, Architecture, Engineers, Agricultural and food science technicians, technology (including manufacturing), computer systems, human services and other similar types of experience.

If you are interested in helping in this behalf, please contact Bonnie Moedano, Administrative Assistant of the Cumberland Business Incubator at Roane State Community College, 931-456-4910.

Hospice meeting at Legends on April 4

The first monthly meeting of the year for the Fairfield Glade Hospice Auxiliary will be held, Monday, April 4, at 1:30 at Druid Hills Legends Restaurant.

The change of place and time for this meeting only is necessary due to renovation of St. Francis Catholic Church.

All current and prospective members are encouraged to attend.  Guests are especially welcome for the opportunity to learn more about the fund raising mission and work of the Hospice Auxiliary.

All funds raised by these events support the ongoing operation of Cumberland House, a six bed end of life facility, which accommodates all persons, without consideration of ability to pay.

For further information, please contact, Jo Templin, Membership Chairman, at 484-4182.

Month Enders Bowlers Feel the Love

Did you feel the love in February? Love the strikes. Love the turkeys. Love the spares. Love the scores.

The “Whatever” team took top place in scratch game, scratch series, handicap game, and handicap series. What a record! Congrats.

Mens individual scratch game was won by Jim Boos, scratch series by Cliff Adams, handicap game by Chuck Rothwell, and handicap series by Mike Bojanzyk.

Womens individual scratch game, seiries, and handicap game was won by Sandy Naruszewicz, handicap series by Judi Roth.

Total season high team scratch scores are still lead by “O Wells”; Handicap high game scores by “4 C’s” ; handicap series by “Split Happens”.

Will their luck still be around for March bowling or will they be “green” with envy?

CPR class scheduled

There will be a Healthcare Provider CPR class on Saturday, April 2nd, at 9 A.M. at Small Biz Staffing (downtown Crossville behind Long John Silvers & across from Regions Bank).

Cost will be $25 per person. There will also be a First Aid class on the same day, same location, beginning at 1:15 P.M.

Cost for this class will be $25 per person.  If you would like to take both classes, the total cost for both will be $45 per person.

Please call the instructor, Dee Dee Kuenzer, at 931-200-4915 if you have any questions or to register for one or both of the classes.

Republicans to meet

The Cumberland County Republican Party will hold their March monthly meeting on the 15th at 6 P.M.at the Cumberland County Complex at the Fairgrounds.

Their guest speaker will be Brent Leatherwood, Executive Director of the Tennessee Republican Party. Everyone is invited to come and  find out what’s going on in the State Party. Brent will answer any concerns you may have too so come on  out and join them for an interesting evening.

Cumberland County Democrats to Meet

The Cumberland County Democratic Party will have their monthly meeting, Monday, March 28.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 P.M. at the Crossville Housing Authority, 67 Irwin Avenue. All area Democrats are encouraged to attend.

Meeting: Neighbors & Newcomers on March 24

March 24th is the date of our next meeting.  Please make arrangements now to attend.

They will be meeting at the Cumberland Mountain State Park Recreation Hall.  Chicken and Dumplings will head our menu along with a veggie, salad and Apple dumplings for dessert.

If you are interested in having a Heart Smart meal then it must be requested at the time of your reservation.

The program will feature Bob Washburn, Wolf River Valley Growers and a report on the Bird Aviary at the Park.

They will be accepting donations for the Cumberland County Animal Center: cat and dog food, old towels/blankets, bleach, kitty litter etc.  Monetary donations are always welcome.

Lunch is $14. Reservations and cancelations are due by March 19th.  If you do not cancel you will be responsible for payment of the meal.

Visit their web site…[email protected] to make your reservation.  Come once as a guest and then become a member of “ the best little club “ on the plateau!

The Feb. meeting was fun-filled, with the program being Bingo with lots of prizes supplied by the members themselves.

Glade Fantastic Quilt Guild meeting March 18

The regular Membership Meeting of the Fairfield Glade Fantastic Quilt Guild will be Friday, March 18 at 9 A.M. at the Fairfield Glade Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

After a short Business Meeting, the program this month will feature a Trunk Show entitled “Not Your Grandmother’s Quilts!“ by Guild Member Kathi Krambeck. The term “grandmother quilts” dates back as far as 1815 in a children’s book describing a harlequin clown jacket.

And advice from “The Household” column in American Agriculturist in 1876 stated that “Patchwork is always legitimate work for children, invalids, and grandmothers.”

As Kathi puts it, “we’ve come a long way baby”! The most recent survey produced by International Quilt Market and international Quilt Festival showed that the Quilt Market in America is worth $3.76 billion annually.

There are more than 16 million active quilters in the country. That means that one out of every 20 Americans is involved in quilting!

The Fantastic Quilt Guild is a local group of 100 quilters who meet on the third Friday of the month at the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church to further the art of quilting through education, sharing, community outreach, and social camaraderie.

They have been meeting since 2002. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Volunteers welcomed

To prepare for the upcoming Byrd Creek Trail Run on Saturday, May 7, Cumberland Mountain State Park welcomes volunteers to come out and help clear the trail on the following days:

Saturday, March 12; Monday, April 4; Monday, March 14; Monday, April 18; Monday, March 28; Wednesday, May 4; Saturday, April 2; Thursday, May 5.

Volunteers should meet at 8 A.M. at the Park office where they will be briefed on the assigned section of trail for the day.  They should bring gloves, sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing, as well as plenty of water, snacks and a bag lunch.

Tools will also be available at the park office.

For more information, contact CMSP at 484-6138.

PPCUG set to meet

The Plateau PC Users Group (PPCUG) will meet Monday March 21, at the 127 South Senior Center. Note: Meeting time for winter sessions is 3 to 5 P.M.

Carl Nordeen will review Windows 10 covering these topics: pinning programs to the start menu, removing programs from the start menu, resizing tiles, grouping programs of the same type, Microsoft Edge (replacement for Internet Explorer) and other interesting features. Bring your questions and he will attempt to answer them!

The meeting begins with questions/answers.  The Q/A session is followed by a short business meeting, with the main presentation beginning at 4 P.M. The Plateau PC Users Group meets the third Monday of the month at the 127 South Senior Center.

Please note that starting in May 2015, a $3.00 guest fee is being collected from all non-PPCUG members. This guest fee is good for one month, for attendance at any or all of our associated groups’ meetings: PPCUG, Photography Club, and the Photography Club Workshop.

PPCUG club dues are the same as always: $ 24 single, $ 30 family, per year, payable July 1, and give admittance to all group meetings. For more information and to read the latest version of our newsletter, the Gazette, visit our web site at www.ppcuginc.com or call Steve Rosenstein, president, at 931-742-0151 (9 A.M.-9 P.M., only please).

Memory Loss Care Group meeting slated

The next Memory Loss Care Group meeting will be 11 P.M., Thursday, March 10th at the First Baptist Church – Music Center, Room #139.

Please enter on the porch side of the church.  This month Carolyn Barnes of the Fair Park Senior Center of Crossville will be speaking on the various activities and programs offered at the center.  This is a great resource for our community, plan to come and learn about the many benefits you might enjoy.

They invite you to join us and learn from the relevant information which you might find helpful, whether you are a caregiver, neighbor or friend of someone with dementia.

They encourage questions and  sharing.  Contact Margaret Brant 931-337-9630 or e-mail [email protected] for questions or additional information.

Dulcimores to gather at Glade Mall March 19

Come listen to the Dulcimores in the Village Green Mall on Saturday March 19th at 10 A.M.

This local group, which specializes in early American music of the Appalachian Region, includes: dulcimers, violin, guitar, banjo, and harmonica, as well as others on occasion.  The present group, which practices weekly at the Plateau Creative Art Center, has played for various community, church, and group events throughout the years.

For more information, call Helen Callis at 707-8177.

Membership meeting set

The first membership meeting of the Upper Cumberland Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is scheduled for Monday, March 21, at Shoney’s Restaurant on Hwy 127 N, beginning at 11 A.M.

The business meeting and program will follow the buffet lunch (at individual member cost). The guest speaker will be a representative from the Veterans Home in Murfreesboro addressing state veterans homes in general; eligibility; self-funding status; and detailed information on the Veterans Home in Murfreesboro.  The meeting is open to all chapter members, MOAA national members and spouses.

In addition, members of the public who are interested in this issue are encouraged to attend.  Contact Sec-Treasurer Mark Pfaffenroth at 707-2718 or [email protected] for reservations.  For information on chapter activities, contact President Russ Schubert at 287-0288.

Vietnam Veterans Day set at Courthouse

As a Commemorative Partner of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, The Crab-Orchard Chapter NSDAR will turn the Gazebo on the Courthouse Square YELLOW on Tuesday, March 29 at 10 A.M. in honor of our Vietnam Veterans on Vietnam Veterans Day.

ALL former military who served during the Vietnam Era whether “boots on the ground” or by military service during the war years will be recognized.

To have a Vietnam Veteran honored during the ceremony, please contact Joyce Ernst, committee chair, at [email protected], call 788-1457, or mail to 83 Kelsie Lane, Crossville, TN 38552 with name, rank, branch of service and where stationed.

The deadline is Monday, March 14. The information of each veteran will be placed on the Gazebo. The public is invited to attend.

Wags & Whiskers Fundraiser is Back

The Wags and Whiskers “Spay-Ghetti” Dinner fundraiser runs throughout February (Lunch or Dinner) at the Genesis Italian Grille on Interstate Drive in Crossville.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the restaurant and include Genesis’ great spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad and a drink.

Proceeds will benefit the Wags and Whiskers’ low-cost spay/neuter program, a community service that has “fixed” over 10,100 cats and dogs.

Tickets are available by calling 931-788-2201 or visiting Happy Hound Realty, Bed and Biscuit Kennel, Cat’s Meow Resale Store or the Duplicate Store.

Check www.wawpr.org for ticket locations and maps.

Medicare Class slated

Are you turning 65 soon and confused about Medicare benefits and choices?

The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is conducting a free “Welcome to Medicare” class at the Art Circle Library in Crossville on March 23, from 9 A.M. until 12 P.M.

The class will consist of training on Parts A, B, C & D, as well as Medigap policies and ways to prevent Medicare fraud.

SHIP is a federally funded program administered through the Area Agency on Aging & Disability.

Please call SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 to reserve a seat.

Free tax return service offered from AARP

Through the AARP TaxAide program, IRS certified tax counselors will be available in 5 area locations to assist taxpayers to review all of their tax documents, prepare and then e-file their return and this help is FREE.

These AARP foundation volunteers look forward to working with low- and moderate-income taxpayers of any age.

Call to make your appointment or for other information.

Gather together all tax documents received including healthcare coverage information and let AARP Tax-Aide help you.

It is required that you provide social security cards for all individuals listed on the tax return. The taxpayer (and spouse) must also have a photo ID.

Crossville, Art Circle Library, Thurs. and Friday 9:00-3:00, app’t preferred, call First National Bank for appointment, 931-707-3314.

Fairfield Glade Community Ctr, Tues and Sat,  A.M. to 1 P.M., appointment is required, 931-484-3722.

Glade Dog Park is in need of donations

The Fairfield Glade Dog Park seeks donations for the annual Upcoming Trash & Treasure Sale slated for Saturday, March 19 at the Fairfield Glade Community Center.

This event is their main fundraiser for the dog  park.

They will be collecting items for this sale on the first Saturday in December, January and then expand to every Saturday in February from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.

You may drop off your donated items at the  Glade Store-N-Lock located on Peavine Road behind Manny & Isabella’s  Restaurant.

The dog park sign will be visible from Peavine Rd. Board members will be there to help at Unit #197.

Golf Tourney planned

Hospice of Cumberland County Plans Annual Benefit Golf Tournament

The Hospice Board of Directors will host its 25th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 11, at Lake Tansi Golf Course, according to tournament chair Norm Torrey.  This event will raise funds for the only not-for-profit hospice organization in our local area.

Donations are needed for golf hole sponsorships, prizes, and golfers’ gift bag items.

Companies and individuals interested in supporting the tournament may contact Norm Torrey at 931-484-2330 for further details.

The golf tournament format will be a four person scramble with a maximum of 32 teams.  Three flights of teams will be a combination of men’s, women’s and mixed teams, determined by the team scores at the end of the golf round.  $1,500 in cash prizes will be awarded to the First and Second Place Team in each flight, along with prizes for Closest to the Pin and Most Accurate Drive contests.

The entry donation is $75 per golfer and includes green fee & cart, one mulligan per player, gift bag, lunch, beverage, and prizes.  Registration and lunch will begin at 11:45 A.M.prior to the shotgun start of the tournament at 1 P.M.  In the unlikely event of a rainout, lunch will be served and prizes awarded by drawings vs. play.

Get your team together and fill out a team entry form; mail checks to Hospice Golf Tournament, 133 Stonewood Drive, Crossville, TN 38558.  To receive a team entry form in email, please send an email to:  [email protected].

Glade Council of Churches to hold Easter Sunrise Services  

Easter, 2016, is on Sunday, March 27 this year.  The annual Fairfield Glade Council of Churches Easter Sunrise Service, sponsored by the Westminster Presbyterian Church, will be held at 6 A.M. in the sanctuary of the Fairfield Glade United Methodist Church, 231 Westchester Drive, Fairfield Glade.

The freewill offerings will be divided equally between Peavine Care Center and Fairfield Glade Resident Services. Please make checks payable to Fairfield Glade Council of Churches.

The Roster of participating Fairfield Glade churches for 2016 is:

Chairperson: Don Rohrer, Westminster Presbyterian (USA), 114 Stonehenge Drive.

Vice Chair:Jill Marshall, United Methodist, 231 Westchester Drive.

Secretary: Carol Karl, Christ Lutheran (ELCA), 481 Snead Drive.

Treasurer: Bob Hirst, Community Church, 521 Snead Drive (temporarily on medical leave.)

Historian: Keith Farber, St. Francis Catholic, 7503 Peavine Road

Fairfield Glade Resident Services: Joan Fredericks.

Peavine Care Center: Richard Shilling,

National Day of Prayer Coordinator: Jill Marshall.

Lifetime Learning Coordinator, Jana Jester.

Publicist: Sharon Hilton

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 15, when we will tie up any lose ends regarding the Easter Sunrise service, and review details for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5.

Home and Garden Show Vendors Wanted

Home and garden vendors reserve your table now for the Fairfield Glade Ladies Club Sixth Annual Spring Marketplace Home and Garden Show on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14.

This two day show will be held both inside and outside at the Village Green Mall, on Stonehenge in the center of Fairfield Glade.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to sell your wares at this popular, well-attended event.

Exhibits will be open to the public, from 9 A.M.. until 3 P.M. both days. Set- up will be the afternoon of May 13th and the morning of May 14th.

Vendor fees for the show are $65 per booth space. Full details of costs, booth sizes, and an application are available at the FFG Ladies Clubs Web site: www.ffgladiesclub.org.  Just click on ‘club events’ and follow the instructions.

To find out more about the Spring Marketplace, please call Marsha Mellert at 931-456-4680.

If interested in the Home and Garden Tour call Judy Lynn 931-707-2854

e we will not be accepting clothing or or electronic devices but small appliances are fine.