Terry Henderson to visit Fair Park

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Terry Henderson has won many fans in the area with his smooth vocal sounds and charm.

February 20, 2012

By Tina Taylor Chronicle contributor The Crossville Chronicle Mon Feb 20, 2012, 01:41 PM CST

Terry Henderson grew up in Lima Ohio singing with his 11 siblings on the front porch at family gatherings. He was most influenced by two uncles, one a jazz pianist and the other a jazz saxophonist. So music runs deep is in his blood.

Before retiring from Honda he would sing at the dealerships. He also had the opportunity to sing with the famous Patti Labelle.

Since retiring to Crossville in 2008, Henderson has been busy performing. He has been in numerous productions with Dennis Donald, like Malt Shop Memories, Return of the Rat Pack, Voices of Vegas and Simms Jazz Shows with many other appearances and benefits. He currently hosts karaoke contests every weekend at the Roadhouse.

Henderson will be the special guest entertainer for Black History month at Fair Park. He will be there at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning, and all seniors are welcome to come and enjoy the smooth vocals and captivating charm that has garnered Henderson so many fans in the area.

You can learn ballroom dancing with European championship instructor George Salvalore and his dancing partners, Frances Cunningham Brooks and Carlene Hesters. Class is every Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. You will love it.

Looking for something to do on Saturday night? Everyone is welcomed to head to the center for dancing with the Special Delivery Band starting at 7 p.m.

Bilbrey Funeral Home sponsors the art classes at the center. David McMurtrie, a live model for the study of portraits, conducts the art class on Tuesday at 1 p.m. It is free as well as origami classes held Mondays at 2 p.m with Patricia Westerfield.

Coming up in March, there will be pottery classes with Patrick Green in the craft barn and basic computer classes with James Dunlap. You can always find something to do at the senior center, which is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is across from the Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 1433 Livingston Rd. in Crossville. You can also visit the center’s website at http://www.fairparkseniorcenter.org to keep up-to-date on the latest programs and activities that are being offered, as well as on-line versions of the center’s monthly newsletter, “Newsline.” For more information, call 484-7416.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Billiards is all day.

9:30 a.m. — Blood Pressure with CMC

10 a.m. — Surprise Bingo

11:30 a.m. — Lunch

1 p.m. — Cardio Blast Exercise with Donna Rule

1 p.m. — Guitar Forum with Robert Simmons

1 p.m. — Cribbage

2 p.m. — Senior Police Academy with Terry Burgess and local law enforcement

3 p.m. — Bass Guitar with John Barr

Thursday, Feb. 23

Billiards is all day.

10 a.m. — Table Tennis

10 a.m. — SilverSneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Movement with Tina Taylor

11:30 a.m. — Lunch

12:30 p.m. — Bridge Bunch

12:30 p.m. — Creative Quilters with Betty Hankins

1 p.m. — Euchre

2 p.m. — Keyboard Lessons with John Barr

6:30-7 p.m. — Beginning Line Dancing with Frank and Sandy Doherty (on hold until March 15)

7-8:15 p.m. — Advanced/ Intermediate Line Dance

8:15-9 p.m — Couple Dances Cha-Cha, Waltz, Swing, Flo (on hold until March 15)

Friday, Feb. 24

9 a.m. — Beginner Bridge with Marcel

9 a.m. — Corn Hole with Wendell Lester

9:45 a.m. — Entertainment by Terry Henderson

10:30 a.m. — Bingo

11:3- a.m. — Lunch with Carolyn

Noon — Advance Bridge with Marcel Bilodean

1 p.m. Basic Photography Class with James Dunlap (new class)

1 p.m. — Latin Dance Aerobics with Clintina Simms

Saturday, Feb. 25

7 p.m. — Saturday Night Dance.

Monday, Feb. 27

Billiards are all day.

9:30 a.m. — Line Dancing with Marilyn Schmitt

10 a.m. — Veggie Bingo

10 a.m. — Table Tennis

11:30 a.m. — Lunch

Noon — Pinochle with Tommy Cole

12:30 p.m. — Bridge Bunch

1 p.m. — Cribbage

2 p.m. — Origami with Pat Westerfield

Tuesday, Feb. 28

Billiards are all day.

10 a.m. — Spanish Lessons with Beverly Sharp (on hold)

10 a.m. — Beginner and Advanced Tai Chi with Angie Bedard

11:30 a.m. — Lunch

12:30 p.m. — Board Games

1 p.m. — Portrait Art with David McMurtrie

1 p.m. — SilverSneakers Muscular Strength and Range of Movement with Donna Rule

2 p.m. — Ballroom Dancing with George Salovatore and Frances Cunningham Brooks

3 p.m. — Guitar lessons with John Barr

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