CROSSVILLE — All the senior students are totally enjoying the intriguing Senior Police Academy being taught by local law enforcement at Fair Park. Elks Lodge 2751 of Cumberland County is well known for generously helping the community in worthy services. The eight-week class, which was limited due to space, is for learning with hands-on police work and quickly filled up the first day.

Fair Park would like to thank the Elks Lodge for their support in helping to make this type of class available to the seniors. More classes will be available in the future.

People are starting to get their fun crazy acts together for the popular Gong Show. The second annual Gong Show will be held at the Palace Theatre on Friday night, Feb. 17. If you enjoy being on stage and making everyone laugh, there may still be some space left in the show for you, so don’t be shy!

Unusual talents or fun acts of all kinds and ages are encouraged to sign up. If you do not get gonged, you could win a handful of cash. It is all for fun and for the Fair Park Senior Center. Do not miss all the humor. Tickets are on sale for $10 at the Palace Theater and also at Fair Park. To learn more, call Tina Taylor at 484-7416.

Why should you spend another Saturday night at the house, plan now to get out and enjoy your life by meeting your friends at the Saturday night dances every week. The Special Delivery Band —  John, Chris and Dennis — are a great bunch of guys who really enjoy playing a wide range of music for your dancing enjoyment.  They play all your old favorites, from rock to country. Dances are a great place. You never know who you might to meet. All adults are welcome. You do not need to be a senior to have fun. Men ,you might find some sweet thing who would love to be asked to dance. Come this Saturday night from 7-9 p.m. at Fair Park across from the fairgrounds to make your weekend swing.

Origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, started in the 17 century. You use only a flat piece of paper, which you precisely fold into the 3D shape of animals, flowers, birds and boxes. They are not only beautiful, but can add to décor on presents or Christmas trees. Instructor Patricia Westerfield would love to teach you this beautiful art form for your enjoyment for free! She will be starting her first class at the senior center Monday afternoon Feb. 6 at 2 p.m.  

Wetwood Dalton (Richard Peterson), the area’s favorite singing, comedian cowboy, will be visiting the center for the First Friday Party at the center. He will start singing at 9:30 a.m. So do not be late. All seniors are welcomed.

Fair Park is for seniors who enjoy being active. It is open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with extra activities at night and is across the street from the Cumberland County Fairgrounds, at 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.”

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Billiards is all day.

9:30 a.m. — Blood Pressure with CMC.

10 a.m. — Stamp Club with Ray Kusmierski.

10 a.m. —  Surprise bingo (bring a small gift to play).

11:30 a.m. — Lunch.

1 p.m. — Bass Guitar with John Barr.

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.

2 p.m. — Bass Guitar with John Barr.

Thursday, Feb. 2

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.

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

Note: Beginning line dancing with Frank and Sandy Doherty and couple dances (Cha-Cha, Waltz, Swing, Flo) are on hold until March 15.

Friday, Feb. 3

9 a.m. — Beginning Bridge with Marcel Bilodeau.

9 a.m. — Corn hole with Wendell Lester.

9:30 a.m. — First Friday Party with entertainment by Wetwood Dalton.

10:30 a.m. — Bingo with Eye Centers of Tennessee.

12 p.m — Advanced Bridge with Marcel Bilodeau.

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

Monday, Feb. 6

Billiards are all day.

9 a.m. — Walking Club.

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

10 a.m. — Veggie bingo.

10 a.m. — Table tennis.

11:30 a.m. — Lunch.

12 p.m — Pinochle with Tommy Cole.

12:30 p.m — Bridge Bunch.

1 p.m — Cribbage.

2 p.m. — Origami with Pat Westerfield (new class)

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Billiards are all day.

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

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

2 p.m. — Guitar lessons with John Barr.

Note: 10 a.m. — Spanish lessons with Beverly Sharp are on hold.