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Seniors

More than 40 Wilson residents to compete in state Senior Olympics

More than 40 Wilson County seniors will take part in the Tennessee Senior Olympics that start this week in Williamson County.

Jun 18, 2018 at 9:22 PM
Mary E. Hinds Marvin and Shirley Mancuso were all smiles during the Cedar Seniors dinner in 2013. The couple also made a donation to the center which offers local seniors food, fun and friendship.
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Cedars Senior Center

Cedar Seniors Center to hold annual chicken dinner fundraiser

The Cedar Seniors will hold its major fundraiser Friday when they play host to its annual community chicken dinner.

Jun 5, 2018 at 5:36 PM
Linda Alessi
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Life in the Golden Years

Linda Alessi: Decisions must be made

As I look around me, I see my peers are now in the late decades of their lives, and decisions involving change again have to be considered. We make these decisions based on what we have learned from the past and what is our comfort level. I believe we choose to make decisions consciously and in the same manner we did in the past.

Updated May 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Cleopas Sloan lines up her shot in the poolroom at the Lebanon Senior Citizens Center.
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Lebanon Senior Center

Senior center adds ladies pool tournament

The ladies league takes place on the last Friday of each month, and April 27 will be the second ladies-only tournament in senior center history.

Updated Apr 20, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Nancy Evins
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Column

Nancy Evins: When you laugh to keep from crying...

I was touched by The Democrat’s columnist, Becky Andrews, who recently wrote about dementia and those who cared for the people who have it. Therefore, I chose to continue the discussion in today’s column.

Updated Apr 15, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Linda Alessi
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Life in the Golden Years

Linda Alessi: While the leaves were turning…

The drive from Newark Airport to Rockland County on the Palisades Parkway was visibly the most glorious expression of nature this fall. The profusion of colors of russet and gold were breathtaking.

Updated Mar 3, 2018 at 1:00 PM
Minnie Harlan discusses her 99 years of life Friday as Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto listens. Harlan, longtime member of First Baptist Church, owned and operated Harlan’s Grocery in Tuckers Crossroads with her husband, Glenn Harlan.
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Community

Harlan celebrates 99th birthday

A longtime country store operator, volunteer and community member celebrated her 99th birthday Friday with family, friends and community leaders.

Feb 19, 2018 at 4:56 PM
Linda Alessi
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Our View

Linda Alessi: How did I wind up here?

I really do not know what happened, but here I am with three suitcases, a bag full of prescriptions, Velcro wraps for both legs, thigh-high compression boots with accompanying electronics and last but not least my CPAC, staying with my daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Frank.

Updated Feb 10, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Lebanon Senior Citizens Center staff, city officials and center board of directors toss dirt Tuesday to mark the official start of renovations at the center. The addition will add about 30 percent more space to the center.
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Lebanon Senior citizens Center

Senior center to unveil renovations

The Lebanon Senior Citizens Center will unveil its renovated space and additions Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., and will hold an open house until 5 p.m.

Dec 1, 2017 at 5:09 PM
Pete Norman speaks Tuesday at the Lebanon Senior Citizens Center about a new home dedicated to helping homeless veterans in the area. Norman said homeless veterans could live in the home for up to a year while they get their lives back on track.
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veterans

Senior citizens event honors veterans

An event at the Lebanon Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday honored veterans, as well as informed them about resources available to serve them in Wilson County.

Oct 24, 2017 at 5:13 PM
Nancy Evins
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Column

Nancy Evins: A who dunnit and why...answers are appreciated

Here’s the question with no more information.

Updated Sep 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM
Jacob Smith • Lebanon Democrat Five residents at Elmcroft Assisted Living were presented with quilts from the Quilts of Valor Foundation.
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Seniors

Quilts of Valor donates quilts to Elmcroft veterans

The Elmcroft Assisted Living Home, along with the Quilts of Valor Foundation, donated five quilts to veteran residents at the home Thursday night.

Sep 15, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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Senior Care

Southern Manor wins top award

The center earned the 2017 Best of Assisted Living award from senioradvisor.com, which was preceded by The Democrat’s 2016 Best of Wilson County award for assisted living centers in Wilson County, as well as the Best Retirement Center award.

Updated Aug 19, 2017 at 10:00 PM
Senior citizens and vendors mingle during the Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center Senior Health Fair on Thursday at the center. Seniors received free information about several different services offered throughout the community.
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Mt. Juliet

Fair held to inform Mt. Juliet seniors

The Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center continued its mission to help local seniors Thursday as the group held its biennial Senior Health Fair.

Aug 10, 2017 at 4:19 PM
Plans for the new Mt. Juliet Senior Center building.
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Mt. Juliet

Mt. Juliet senior center moves past land donation

Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center leaders continue to push forward after its deadline to raise $2.5 million for a land donation expired earlier this year.

Aug 9, 2017 at 1:59 PM
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