Spring Senior Days 2002 set at The Renaissance Center

Release Date: 1/15/2002. Expired: 3/15/2002

Senior Days resume this spring at The Renaissance Center with a schedule that includes a variety of free activities for those 55 and older.

Renaissance Senior Days provides special events, special programs and especially good fun for visitors age 55 and older. Seniors can actively participate in many of the learning opportunities at The Renaissance Center, such as basic computers, surfing the web or learning to paint, all at no charge. Seniors are also treated to the excitement of live theatre and the wonders of the laser and planetarium shows in the CyberSphere.

“We are delighted to bring special programs to our senior citizens,” said John Kohlburn, senior director of Senior Activities. “They have earned special attention and respect for their contributions to society and this is one way we can show our appreciation and honor them.”

Upcoming Senior Days include:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 24, Basic Computer, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Monday, Feb. 4, Gallery talk with artist Jane Braddock, 10-11 a.m., theatre production of Mother Goose Mayhem, 11 a.m.-noon; CyberSphere, 10-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 27, Surfing Seniors, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Thursday, March 7, The Earl-y Show, featuring Piano Director Harvey Earls, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Senior String Class You’re Never Too Old To Learn, 10:30 a.m.-noon
  • Monday, March 18, Gallery talk with artist Kathryn Dettwiller, 10-11 a.m., theatre production of R3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., CyberSphere 10-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, March 27, Basic Computer, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Tuesday, April 9, Figure Drawing, 9 a.m.-noon
  • Wednesday, April 18, Surfing Seniors, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Monday, May 6, Gallery talk with artist Vinci Kolodziejski, 10-11 a.m., theatre production of Davy Crockett: Titan of Tennessee, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; CyberSphere, 10-11 a.m.
  • Thursday, May 16, Acrylic Painting, 9 a.m.-noon
  • Thursday, May 30, Folk Dancing, 10 a.m.-noon
  • Monday, June 17, Gallery talk with artist Sammie Nicely, Faraday Science Theatre, CyberSphere

Advance reservations are required for Senior Days.

For more information about Renaissance Senior Days or to make reservations contact Joseph Hyder at (615)740-5524 or by e-mail at .

The Renaissance Center is a not-for-profit arts and technology center at 855 Highway 46 South in Dickson, just 35 minutes west of Nashville on Interstate 40 at exit 172.