UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay active, stay social, and stay engaged with the exciting events at Renaissance Center Nashville! From free senior socials and community gatherings to engaging classes and wellness programs, there’s always something happening. Whether you're looking for fun activities, new friendships, or resources to enrich your life, our community center is the place to be. Check out our upcoming events and join the fun!
Event Catagories:
“Stay Steady” Balance Class
Mary Beth teaches “Stay Steady,” a fun and low-impact class to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility to enhance overall physical health, which leads to better functioning in daily activities.
Pi Day Party
It’s Pi Day (3.14, get it?)! Well, we can’t all be math wizzes, but we CAN all enjoy pie! Sign up at the Renaissance Center to bring a pie or just come join us to eat some pie. You can’t lose!
Thrift Shop Saturday
One Saturday a month, we open our Thrift Shop so that folks who are busy during the week can have an opportunity to come in and shop, too! This month we will be open March 15, 8am - 1pm.
Gentle Yoga Class
Mary Beth teaches a low-impact, gentle yoga class. Stay active and feel your best!
Tech Tuesday: Digital Genealogy Tools
Do you know about your ancestry? Where your family came from? Bre Clark presents an overview of digital genealogy tools.
Functional Fitness Class “Strong Bones”
Taught by May Beth Harding, this functional fitness class is focussed on creating and maintaining strong bones.
Cosmic Journey: “Mars — The Most Explored Planet”
Astronomy enthusiast Duncan Davis shares his expertise on all things cosmic! Today he teaches about the Earth’s closest neighbor Mars, the most explored planet.
Chair Yoga
Exercise your mind and body with this low-impact class taught by local professional Maggie Yandell. Join us for a fun entry to Zen!
“Stay Steady” Balance Class
Mary Beth teaches “Stay Steady,” a fun and low-impact class to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility to enhance overall physical health, which leads to better functioning in daily activities.
Movie Screening: “Up”
Carl Fredricksen, a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to his house, he flies away to the South American wilderness. But curmudgeonly Carl's worst nightmare comes true when he discovers a little boy named Russell is a stowaway aboard the balloon-powered house. A Pixar animation.
Gentle Yoga Class
Mary Beth teaches a low-impact, gentle yoga class. Stay active and feel your best!
Tech Tuesday: Food Delivery Apps
Dinner right to your door in an instant! Bre Clark presents an overview of food delivery apps.
Functional Fitness Class “Strong Bones”
Taught by May Beth Harding, this functional fitness class is focussed on creating and maintaining strong bones.
Nashville Talks: “Celebrating Easter”
Local Historian Yvonne Eaves teaches us about the origins and celebrations surrounding Easter.
Chair Yoga
Exercise your mind and body with this low-impact class taught by local professional Maggie Yandell. Join us for a fun entry to Zen!
Presentation: “The History and Architecture of the Parthenon”
The Nashville Parthenon’s Director of Education, Helen Sanders, provides this fascinating presentation on the history and architecture of the Parthenon.
Crafts: Turnip Green Creative Reuse Creativity Kits
Registration Required
Register in-person at the Renaissance Center by 3/24/2025
Put together a surprise craft kit at our Turnip Green Creative Reuse Craft Circle!
Tech Tuesday: Digital Legacy at a Glance
Bre Clark presents “Digital Legacy at a Glance”
Functional Fitness Class “Get Up With Ease”
Taught by May Beth Harding, this functional fitness class is focussed on strengthening your body for everyday tasks. This month we’ll work on standing up with ease!
Peace of Mind Project “Your Digital Life — Securing Online Assets”
Bre Clark provides a vital class to teach today’s seniors how to be confident in securing digital assets.
Chair Yoga
Exercise your mind and body with this low-impact class taught by local professional Maggie Yandell. Join us for a fun entry to Zen!
Intro to Painting (Session 1 of 3)
Registration Required
Register in-person at the Renaissance Center by 3/28/2025
Darlene Shadden shares her expertise and love of painting with you in this wonderful series of art classes.
“Stay Steady” Balance Class
Mary Beth teaches “Stay Steady,” a fun and low-impact class to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility to enhance overall physical health, which leads to better functioning in daily activities.
Pancake Breakfast
Join us for the Renaissance Center’s Spring pancake breakfast! This event is one of the primary fundraisers that allows us to support local seniors and provide programs and resources throughout the year. $5 gets you delicious pancakes, access to the silent auction, time in the thrift shop, and a wonderful time with friends new and old. Special thanks to our sponsor, the West Nashville Kiwanis Club!
Presentation: “Traveling the Backroads of Southern Middle Tennessee”
Learn about the history and beauty of Southern Middle Tennessee as Diane Murray’s presentation takes us down the back roads.
Chair Yoga
Exercise your mind and body with this low-impact class taught by local professional Maggie Yandell. Join us for a fun entry to Zen!
Master Gardener Presentation “Soil Preparation”
Want your garden to thrive like never before? Join us as a Davidson County Master Gardener teaches this helpful class on proper soil preparation for Middle TN.
Functional Fitness Class “Strong Bones”
Taught by May Beth Harding, this functional fitness class is focussed on creating and maintaining strong bones.
Tech Tuesday: Intro to Learning Apps - Language and the Arts
Bre Clark presents an introduction into learning apps.
Bakery Trail: Dozen Bakery
Registration Required
Register in person at the Renaissance Center by 3/5/2025
Join us for this brand new monthly program as we venture out to Dozen Bakery at 2522 Grandview Avenue in Berry Hill!
Gentle Yoga Class
Mary Beth teaches a low-impact, gentle yoga class. Stay active and feel your best!
“Stay Steady” Balance Class
Mary Beth teaches “Stay Steady,” a fun and low-impact class to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility to enhance overall physical health, which leads to better functioning in daily activities.
Crafts: Suncatchers
RSVP Required
Join us for a fun and educational time of crafts led by Janet Calvo as we make suncatchers! Supplies are provided, but spots are limited.
Chair Yoga
Exercise your mind and body with this low-impact class taught by local professional Maggie Yandell. Join us for a fun entry to Zen!
Peace of Mind Project “Financial and Legal Preparedness”
Bre Clark provides a vital class to teach today’s seniors how to be financially and legally prepared.
Functional Fitness Class “Strong Bones”
Taught by May Beth Harding, this functional fitness class is focussed on creating and maintaining strong bones.
Tech Workshop: Google Workspace
Bre Clark presents a look into the productivity platform Google Workspace.
Gentle Yoga Class
Mary Beth teaches a low-impact, gentle yoga class. Stay active and feel your best!
Bingo
Join us for Renaissance Center’s weekly Bingo hour. Invite your friends and make some new ones — everyone’s a winner when we play together!
“Stay Steady” Balance Class
Mary Beth teaches “Stay Steady,” a fun and low-impact class to improve balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and mobility to enhance overall physical health, which leads to better functioning in daily activities.
Free Outing: “The Muses” Exhibit at the Parthenon
Join us for a free outing to see the amazing “The Muses” exhibit at The Parthenon. The Center is covering admission to the museum, but spots are limited! Sign up in-person during regular hours at Renaissance Center by 2/21. Carpooling is coordinated.
Chair Yoga
Exercise your mind and body with this low-impact class taught by local professional Maggie Yandell. Join us for a fun entry to Zen!
Nashville Talks: “Celebrating Valentine’s Day”
Local Historian Yvonne Eaves teaches us about the origins and celebrations surrounding Valentine’s Day.
“Carry with Confidence” Functional Fitness Class
Taught by May Beth Harding, this functional fitness class prepares your body for real-life activities by simulating common movements you might do at home.
Tech Help with Bre Clark
Bre Clark offers one-on-one help with your technology and device questions. This program requires special pre-registration. Please call or text Bre at (615) 200-6158.
Tech Lab: Streaming and Smart TVs
Bre Clark presents hands-on training into using smart TVs and streaming services to discover and watch new shows!
Crafts: Turnip Green Creative Reuse Creativity Kits
Turnip Green Creative Reuse Craft Circle (Monday, 2/24). Put together a surprise craft kit! RSVP by 2/19!
Games and Billiards
Come show your skills and have a ball playing pool and other games. This is a low-pressure opportunity to meet new friends and have some fun along the way!
Gentle Yoga Class
Mary Beth teaches a low-impact, gentle yoga class. Stay active and feel your best!
Movie Screening: “A Man Called Otto”
Otto is a grump who's given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.
Bingo
Join us for Renaissance Center’s weekly Bingo hour. Invite your friends and make some new ones — everyone’s a winner when we play together!
Flower Power Committee Meeting
Bre Clark offers one-on-one help with your technology and device questions. This program requires special pre-registration. Please call or text Bre at (615) 200-6158.
Chair Yoga
Exercise your mind and body with this low-impact class taught by local professional Maggie Yandell. Join us for a fun entry to Zen!
Cosmic Journey: “Why Follow the Water When Searching for Life?”
Astronomy enthusiast Duncan Davis shares his expertise on all things cosmic! Today he teaches about the importance of water in the formation of life and why it’s our best chance at finding life beyond our planet.