(Arthritic/Post Rehab Water Class)
Aquamotion provides an opportunity for people with arthritis and post rehab conditions to improve flexibility, coordination, and muscle strength. No registration required!
Franklin Recreation Complex
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Dates: Ongoing (No class 4/3)
Times: 8:15am to 9:00am
Cost: $2.00 (for ages 55 & older); $3.00 (for ages 54 & younger)
Instructor: Heather AtkinsonLongview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Cost: $2.00 (for ages 55 & older); $3.00 (for ages 54 & younger)
Instructor: Laura KoyPOWER TOOLS
Power Tools provides a fun and friendly atmosphere for active boomers to increase their overall strength and endurance. Components of this class include elements of cardio, balance training, and core strengthening. Wear comfortable clothes. No registration required! Please note: Beginning in February, Power Tools will meet the first Wednesday of each month!
Franklin Recreation Complex
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Dates: Ongoing (No class 4/3)
Time: 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $3.00 per class; paid at the front desk.
Instructor: Nancy Rieves
SMART MOVES
Join us for strength training, movement, brain stimulation and fun! This class is focused on the 55 and older population who need the benefits of a “less strenuous” workout. Chairs provide stability for the “balance challenged” participant. No floor work. Please note: Beginning in February, Smart Moves will meet the first Wednesday of each month!
Franklin Recreation Complex
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Dates: Ongoing (No class 4/3)
Time: 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Cost: $2.00 per class
Instructor: Nancy Rieves
TRAINING WHEELS
Learn to ride our new Schwinn cycles in a safe and inspiring atmosphere. Enjoy a 30 minute class for 55 and over. Free from traffic woes, weather, or someone’s pet! Excellent for building lower body strength and blasting calories!
Franklin Recreation Complex
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 10:30am-11:00am
Cost: $4.00 per class
Instructor: Nancy Rieves
SENIOR YOGA
This class, geared toward older adults, will focus on balance, strength and flexibility. By encouraging our bodies to remain flexible, active and mindful, we can be engaged mentally, physically and spiritually.
Williamson County Recreation Complext at Nolensville
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 11:00AM TO 12:00PM
Cost: $3.00 per class
Instructor: Karen Dunne
ZUMBA GOLD®
Zumba Gold® takes the popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba®, and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. This easy-to-follow choreography will help build cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working out the muscles of the hips, legs and arms. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!
Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville
Days: Mondays and Fridays
Dates: Ongoing (No class 4/3)
Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: $3.00 per class
Instructor: Heather Dabbs
Williamson County Parks and Recreation offers monthly social programs to keep seniors involved and informed.
DAY TRIPS
Each 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.
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM AND THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY
If you like classic and unique cars and/or good food, then this is the trip for you! We will start off at the Lane Motor Museum, which features 150 unique cars and motorcycles and is home to the largest European collection in the United States. The vehicles date from the 1920s all the way up to modern day and feature a varied collection of microcars, amphibious vehicles, military vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, prototypes, one-of-a-kind vehicles and motorcycles. Then we will enjoy a meal at the Old Spaghetti Factory. They invest meticulous attention to their decor so guests feel as though they’re stepping into another world. The restaurant is adorned with antique lighting, intricate stained glass displays and an old fashioned trolley car that double as a dining hall. The cost of the trip includes admission to the Lane Motor Museum and transportation. Lunch will be Dutch treat.
Franklin Recreation Complex – To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Day: Thursday
Date: April 23
Time: 9:30am to 2:00pm
Cost: $25.00 (Price includes admission to the museum and transportation. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 3/16-4/10 (Or until full)
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210.
Day: Thursday
Date: April 23
Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $25.00 (Price includes admission to the museum and transportation. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 3/16-4/10 (Or until full)
16TH ANNUAL TN 52 YARD SALE AND 5 CHEFS
Join us on a bus ride up to Hwy TN 52 for the second largest yard sale in Tennessee. The sale spans 95 miles and nearly 800 vendors were featured in 2014. We will start with lunch at 5 Chefs in Portland, TN. The 5 Chefs, located inside the Historic Gossett House, serves daily “meat and three” lunches and includes unique gifts, home decor, a ladies boutique, children’s apparel, antique furniture, and more. This is the perfect place to have a quiet, relaxing lunch with friends. After lunch we will hit Hwy TN 52 and stop as we see clusters of yard sale vendors. Vendors sell things like antiques, quilts, crafts, food, clothing, furniture, toys, books, etc. Your shopping options are only limited by the space on the bus. The cost of the trip provides the bus transportation and a snack. Lunch will be Dutch treat.
Franklin Recreation Complex- To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Day: Friday
Date: May 15
Time: 9:45am to 3:30pm
Cost: $20.00 (Price includes the cost of transportation and a snack. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 4/13-5/8 (Or until full)
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210.
Day: Friday
Date: May 15
Time: 8:45am to 4:30pm
Cost: $20.00 (Price includes the cost of transportation and a snack. Lunch is Dutch treat.)
Registration: 4/13-5/8 (Or until full)
SMART DRIVING WITH AARP
WCPR is pleased to announce that we are hosting an AARP Smart Driving class for adults 55 and up. This two day course helps drivers improve their skills that could help avoid traffic violations or other accidents. Check with your insurance company for possible discounts for taking this course. Coffee and drinks will be provided., but you will want to bring a snack.
Please note: Participants must attend both days to earn credit for this course. Bring your AARP membership card to registration and to the class (to confirm membership).
Franklin Recreation Complex- To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Days: Wednesday and Thursday
Date: April 15 and April 16
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm both days
Cost: $15.00 for AARP members; $20.00 for Non-members
Registration: 3/16-4/7 (Or until full)
POTLUCK AND BINGO
Please join us for our monthly bingo and potluck lunch. We provide the entree and ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share with the whole group. After the meal, try to win a prize during one of our rounds of bingo. Don’t miss this fun afternoon!
Franklin Recreation Complex- To register call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010.
Day: Monday
Date: April 13
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 3/16-4/10
Day: Monday
Date: May 11
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 4/13-5/8
Day: Monday
Date: June 15
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 5/11-6/12
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill- To register call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210.
Day: Tuesday
Date: April 14
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 3/10-4/13
Day: Tuesday
Date: May 12
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 4/14-5/11
Day: Tuesday
Date: June 9
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 5/12-6/8
Williamson County Complex at Nolensville-To register call (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410
Day: Wednesday
Date: April 8
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 3/11-4/6
Day: Wednesday
Date: May 6
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 4/8-5/4
Day: Wednesday
Date: June 10
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Registration: 5/6-6/8
SOCIAL CLUB
We invite you to come out and enjoy a social morning with us! We will have light refreshments and various games set up for you. If you aren’t up to playing games, then feel free to stop in and just socialize! We encourage you to bring your friends and throw out some ideas that you would enjoy seeing in the future at Nolensville.
Williamson County Complex at Nolensville- To register call (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410
Day: Thursday
Date: April 16
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Registration: 3/19-4/13
Day: Thursday
Date: May 14
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Registration: 4/16-5/12
NEW! OPEN ACTIVITIES AT NOLENSVILLE
Drop into the Senior Room at Nolensville for Open Activities! Bring your cards, knitting needles, crafts, friends, etc and enjoy! We will provide games, such as Scrabble and Yahtzee or you can bring your own. No registration required. Feel free to drop in as you are available.
Williamson County Complex at Nolensville- To register call (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410.
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: Ongoing
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
Cost: Free!
Registration: No registration required.
WII BOWLING LEAGUE
Come join us at the Longview Rec Center in Spring Hill for our Wii Bowling League. No experience is necessary, but this is a 10 week commitment and your team depends on you to be there the majority of the season. Teams will be picked at random. Patrons are welcome to stop by and watch a game!
Please note: The Fall Wii Bowling League will be on Thursdays from 10:00pm to 12:00pm. The league dates and registration will be available in our next quarter’s newsletter.
BOWLING
Like to bowl, but without the commitment of a league? Then join us for our drop-in bowling. No registration required!
Day: Mondays
Dates: 1/26-4/20
Time: 9:30am
Cost: $1.25 per game paid directly to Franklin Family Entertainment Center
Location: Franklin Family Entertainment Center, 1200 Lakeview Drive, Franklin, TN
LIFESTYLE ENRICHMENT SERIES
The Senior Division of Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to host the Lifestyle Enrichment Series. This series provides seniors, 55 and up, with an opportunity to attend free education sessions. These informative sessions are provided by community healthcare professionals and provide valuable information on improving seniors overall quality of life.
For questions, please call (615) 302-0971 ext. 2021.
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: 10:30am
We are looking for a few volunteers to help with our annual Tea with the Bunny event. For additional information, or to sign up to volunteer, please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2025.
Day: Saturday
Date: March 21, 2015
Time: 9:00am to 11:00am (Volunteer hours TBA)
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
Please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2025 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2218 for Spring Hill based programs or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2421 for Nolensville based programs the day of the event for cancellation information. For inclement weather updates on facility closures, please call the department’s Inclement Weather Hotline at (615) 591-8524. Information regarding class or event cancellations due to inclement weather will be listed on our website, Facebook, and at the front desk of the facility where the class/event is taking place.
REGISTRATION POLICY
All registrations dates are included with the activity description. Registration will begin at 9:00am on the first registration date listed (no reservations will be taken before that time). Registrations for trips or programs can either be made in person or phoned in to a receptionist. Phone messages are not accepted when making a reservation. You must speak with a receptionist in order to make your reservation. For phone registrations, please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2010 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2210 for Spring Hill based programs, or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2410 for Nolensville based programs . In order to hold your reservation, payments must be received within 5 days of the initial registration. Payments can be:
- Phoned in (i.e. credit card, and will include a small processing fee in addition to the trip or program fee).
- Paid in person
- Or mail it in to…
Franklin Recreation Complex
WCPR
Attention: Seniors
1120 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
WCPR
Attention: Seniors
2909 Commonwealth Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Williamson Recreation Complex at Nolensville
WCPR
Attention: Seniors
7250 Nolensville Road
Nolensville, TN 37135
Please note: We make every effort to make our registration process as easy and fair as possible. Individuals may register up to one other person for a day trip. We hope this policy will give more people the opportunity to enjoy and participate in our trips.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION…
There is a waiting list available at both the Longview Recreation Center and Franklin Recreation Complex. If there is a cancellation at either facility, patrons will be contacted by either Krista Hollis (Longview) or Mary Clark (Franklin) in the order in which they have been placed on the waiting list. If you are unable to attend a trip you have registered for, please contact either Krista or Mary so that we can fill your spot via the waiting list only. We ask that you do not take it upon yourself to fill your spot, so everyone who has called in has an equal chance to participate.
TRIP CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds are available through the last day of registration. After the final registration date, most trips are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled by someone off the waiting list. Please remember to call (615) 790-5719 ext. 2025 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2218 for Spring Hill based programs, or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2421 for Nolensville based programs to cancel.
PROGRAM CANCELLATION POLCY
Refunds can be requested up to 24 hours before the program. After that point, most programs are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled by someone off the waiting list. Please remember to call (615) 790-5719 ext.2025 for Franklin based programs, (615) 302-0971 ext. 2218 for Spring Hill based programs or (615) 786-0200 ext. 2421 for Nolensville based programs to cancel.
