Monthly Programs

Williamson County Parks and Recreation offers monthly social programs to keep seniors involved and informed.

Bowling
Like to bowl, but without the commitment of a league? Then join us for our drop-in bowling at the Franklin Family Entertainment Center, 1200 Lakeview Drive in Franklin. No registration required!

Day: Tuesdays
Dates: Through 4/13
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $1.00 per game (plus tax) – paid directly to the Franklin Family Entertainment Center


Day Trips
Two to three times a month, we offer day trips to places all throughout Middle Tennessee and Northern Kentucky. Transportation is provided and departs from our facilities in Franklin and Spring Hill


Chaffin's Barn's "Frankly, My Dear"
We begin our motor coach trip to Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre, located in Nashville, TN  with a performance of "Frankly, My Dear."  It is 1939 and David O. Selznick has already begun filming "Gone with the Wind," but needs a new script.  There is only one writer up to the task:  the legendary Ben Hecht.  The only problem, Hecht has never read the book, and they only have one week to write!  So, Selznick locks himself, Hecht, and the director Victor Flemming (on a short hiatus from "The Wizard of Oz") in his office to get the job done.  If laughter feeds the soul, the antics which produce one of the classic movies of all time will ensure you'll "never go hungry again!"  Remember to bring a sack lunch with you; coffee and soft drinks are on the house!

Franklin Recreation Complex-To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10
Day:  Thursday
Date:  March 25
Time:  10:15 am to 3:30pm
Cost:  $31.00 (Bring a sack lunch. Gratuity is Dutch treat.)
Registration:  February 19-March 12 (Or until full)


Cheekwood and The Cheesecake Factory
Our comfortable bus will be taking us to Nashville to visit Cheekwood.  The history and origin of Cheekwood are intimately interwoven with the growth of Nashville, the Maxwell House coffee brand, and the Cheeks, one of the city's early entrepreneurial families.  Christopher T. Cheek moved to Nashville in the 1880's and founded a wholesale grocery business.  His son, Leslie Cheek joined him as a partner.  During these same years, the elder Cheeks cousin, Joel Cheek, developed a superior blend of coffee that was marketed through the best hotel in Nashville, the Maxwell House.  His extended family, including Leslie and Mabel Cheek, were investors.  In 1928, Postum (now General Foods) purchased Maxwell House's parent company, Cheek-Neal Coffee, for more than $40 million.  We their income secured by the proceeds from the sale, the Cheeks bought 100 acres of what was then woodland in West Nashville for a country estate.  Today, Cheekwood is a 55 acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate.  On our visit, we will enjoy the "insider's tour," which gives us a history of the mansion and the Cheek family, while viewing some of the collections built by renowned architect and landscape architect Bryant Fleming.  After our tour, we will enjoy lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.  Offering a vast variety of lunch specials including soups, salad, fish, seafood, pasta, pizza, and delicious desserts, the Cheesecake Factory is sure to have something for everyone!  Don't miss great trip!

Longview Recreation Center-To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10
Day:  Wednesday
Date: March 31
Time:  8:30am to 3:30pm
Cost:  $28.00 (Lunch is Dutch treat)
Registration:  March 4-March 23 (Or until full)


Amish Country Tour and Lunch
We begin our motor coach trip to Ethridge, Tennessee with a wagon tour into the heart of Amish country. In a horse-drawn covered wagon, we will experience a fun-filled ride as we take a first-hand glance at the life on the Amish farms. We will see farming done the "old-fashioned" way, with horse, drawn equipment. On our tour, we will be able to purchase many homemade Amish goods, including jams, jellies, cookies, sorghum molasses, baskets, and other crafts. After our tour, we will eat an authentic Amish meal, served family-style, with a dessert and a drink. Come prepared to learn and experience this interesting culture! Please note: No cameras are allowed on the tour!

Franklin Recreation Complex-To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10.
Day: Thursday
Date: April 15
Time: 8:00am to 3:30pm
Cost: $45.00 (all inclusive)
Registration: March 26 - April 9 (or until full)



Sam Davis House
Our day starts with a comfortable bus trip to Smyrna, TN to visit the Sam Davis House. Our tour takes us back in time to the 1800's, where we will hear the story of Civil War legend, Sam Davis, and visit the family home. The historic Sam Davis Home was built around 1810, and renovated in the 1850's by the Davis family. It is characteristic of a southern upper middle-class family of those times. The home contains over 100 original family pieces, and the floors, doors and most of the woodwork are original to the 1850 house. The home sits on a 160 acre farm where cotton is still grown today. After this interesting tour, we will enjoy a delicious Dutch treat lunch at Puleo's Grille in Murfreesboro. This restaurant offers something for everyone: burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and much more.

Longview Recreation Center- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10.
Day: Wednesday
Date: April 21
Time: 8:45am to 3:30pm
Cost: $28.00 (lunch is Dutch treat)
Registration: March 24 - April 13 (or until full)


Potluck and Bingo
Come enjoy a delicious lunch with friends.  Afterwards, we will have fun playing bingo for great prizes.  Don't miss this fun afternoon!

Franklin Recreation Complex- To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10
Day: Monday
Date: April 19
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Registration: March 8-April 18

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10
Day:  Tuesday
Date:  March 16
Time:  12:00pm to 2:00pm
Cost:  Free!  Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Registration:  February 16-March 11

Day: Tuesday
Date: April 13
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Cost: Free! Please remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Registration: March 16-April 8


Senior Wii Bowling League
"Bowling is a sport that could be right up your alley!"  Our Spring Wii bowling league kicks off January 21st!  Come out to Longview and enjoy friendly competition hitting strikes and spares.  Our league will consist of six teams, four people max per team.  Team registration must include all members' names, and if you don't have a team, we will help  you find one.  No experience necessary.  Space is limited, so register early!

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10
Days:  Thursdays
Date:  Through 3/25
Time:  10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost:  Free
Registration:  Registration is closed.


Brain Games-Pictionary
Come out to Longview for this fun morning full of games and even a chance to meet  new people!  This month, learn to play Pictionary.  For this game, one person draws clues to get his/her teammates to guess the answer.  This game is sure to be a crowd pleaser! A light snack will be provided.

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10
Day:  Wednesday
Date:  March 24
Time  10:00am to 11:30am
Cost:  Free!
Registration:  March 9-March 22


Brain Games-Scrabble
Challenge yourself and your opponent by using the letters you are given to form words. Each letter has a different point value, so the strategy becomes to play words with high scoring letter combinations. A light snack will be provided.

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill-To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10.
Day: Wednesday
Date: April 14
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Cost: Free!
Registration: March 31-April 11


Chair Yoga
Come out and bring a friend and experience the wonderful benefits of chair yoga! Chair yoga allows people of all ages and abilities to experience a great workout that is practiced sitting in a chair, or standing using the chair for support. Yoga helps build strength and flexibility. This class also focuses on teching breathing techniques, posture and promotes health and relaxation. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill-To register call (615)302-0971 ext. 10
Day: Monday
Date: April 26
Time: 9:45am to 10:30am
Cost: $6.00
Registration: March 22-April 24




Mature Driving
This program, formally "55 Alive," helps drivers improve skills and avoid traffic crashes and violations. Check with your insurance for discounts up to ten percent for taking this course. Coffee and drinks will be provided, but you may want to bring a snack.  Please note:  Participants must attend both sessions. Space is limited, so register early!  Please note:  This program will resume in the spring.


Lifestyle Enrichment Series
The Senior Division of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Lifestyle Enrichment Series providing education sessions for Seniors 55 and up, that are informative and will enhance healthy lifestyle choices.
These free workshops, presented by health-care professionals, offer seniors an opportunity to gain valuable information on improving overall quality of life. Participants are welcome to join the workshops series at any time and will receive an attendance card to be marked for each workshop attended. Participants who attend 10 or more workshops will be awarded a 10 visit pass to either our Aquamotion Class or Power Tools Fitness Class. Participants who attend 5 to 10 classes, will be awarded a 5 visit pass to our Aquamotion Class or our Power Tools Fitness Class. Please note:  This program will resume in the fall.

Fairview Seniors Group

Senior Citizens meet each Tuesday and Thursday in the seniors room at the Fairview Recreation Complex. At 10:30 a.m. everyone plays bingo. Members who enjoy playing Rook come early on meeting days and play until time for bingo. The seniors also have a pool table and the gentlemen play pool, both before and after the meeting. A covered dish lunch is held on the 1st Tuesday of each month. The business meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and on this day we make plans for day trips or activities.

Days: Tuesday & Thursdays
Date: Ongoing
Time: 10:30 a.m.