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Three Trips for Seniors

Three Trips for Seniors

Online registration is now available for the Williamson County Archives & museum on January 14, the Hatch Show Print tour on January 27 and the Nashville Symphony on February 19.

January 14: Williamson County Archives and Museum & Merridee’s Breadbasket

Hop on board a Franklin Transit trolley at 9:15 a.m. at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. on January 14 for a fun excursion to downtown Franklin. Tour the outstanding Williamson County Archives and Museum (free admission), where you will see a full size log cabin built by early settlers, historic quilts, clothing and tools.  Learn about the area’s ancient history and Native American culture as well. After the tour, the group will walk two blocks to Merridee’s Breadbasket for a Dutch treat lunch. Participants must register online in advance ($5) at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code # 5670). The group will ride the Franklin Transit trolley back to the recreation complex arriving at 1:45 p.m. Phone reservations are available through the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. No messages allowed. Registration ends January 7 or when the trip is full.

January 27: Hatch Show Print Tour & Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Seniors are invited to visit legendary Hatch Show Print in Nashville on Wednesday, January 27. Learn the history of the iconic Hatch Show Print posters as you watch them come off the presses during your tour. Lunch will be at Hattie B’s Hot Chicken (Dutch Treat). The trip is $30, and includes transportation from three locations: Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. at 9:15 a.m.; from the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. at 10:15 a.m.; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. at 10:15 a.m. Registration is now open and ends January 20 or when the trip is full. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code # 5662) or at the recreation centers. Phone reservations are available through the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. No messages allowed.

February 19: Nashville Symphony Coffee & Classics

Visit the beautiful Schermerhorn Symphony Center on February 19 for Coffee & Classics, a daytime concert of Mussorgsky and Ravel favorites. Williamson County Parks and Recreation invites seniors (55+) to join the fun. In addition to the lovely classical concert, coffee and pastries will be served at the event. The trip is $50, and includes transportation from three locations: Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill, 2909 Commonwealth Dr. at 7:30 a.m.; from the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. at 8:30 a.m.; and the Williamson County Recreation Complex at Nolensville, 7250 Nolensville Rd. at 8:30 a.m. Registration is now open and ends January 15 or when the trip is full. Register on-line at www.wcparksandrec.com (event code #5663) or at the recreation centers. Phone reservations are available through the Franklin Recreation Complex at (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. No messages allowed.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For registration and additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook or following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or on Pinterest.