Linda Alessi: On trips to San Francisco and Hawaii

The Spanish established El Presidio in 1776 as a frontier fort. Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1832, and the Mexican flag flew over the area. The U.S. Army seized it in 1846 and remained so until 1994 when the land was officially transferred to the National Park Service. The grounds are beautiful with hiking trails full of eucalyptus, cypress and pine trees. There are various species of bird life present in the forest. In 2005, movie mogul George Lucas developed the Letterman Digital Arts Center there.

Updated Aug 18, 2018 at 1:00 PM

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Mt. Juliet commission OKs Mountain Brook Place plan

The Mt. Juliet Board of Commissioners on Monday narrowly passed an ordinance to rezone and adopt the Mountain Brook Place property, which will be the home of Mountain Brook Place, a senior living community at Old Mt. Juliet Road and Old Lebanon Dirt Road.

Aug 14, 2018 at 7:27 PM

Life in the Golden Years

Linda Alessi: Sicily: A dream comes true, part II

The villa was a mountain retreat in a secluded area with a panoramic view. The aroma of blossoms, the majestic tall poplar trees, the pungent smell of herbs ready to be picked were a joy satisfying all our senses. The house was spacious and lovely. Each of us had our own bedroom. Throughout the house, antiques were tastefully displayed giving us the flavor of where we were. A lovely fireplace and array of tables that displayed maps and various travel books, highlighting the points of interest were left for our perusal. Sitting areas were carefully arranged for our comfort, including a 19-inch television set. A fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher and dryer completed all the domestic requirements.

Updated Jul 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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