The Whistlestop Newsletter
November 2013 Happenings FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115 ph:(615) 860-7180 www.fiftyforwad.org
Hours of Operation: Monday—Thursday, 7a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Fitness Center open until 7 p.m.), Fridays until 3:30p.m.
News From the Director Wow! The November newsletter is jam-packed with information, so make sure you read it front to back. We are excited to announce that Sam Garlock, our morning Office Manager, has been promoted to Program Manager/Volunteer Coordinator here at Madison. Sam is excited to now be working full-time here with us. Please make her feel welcome! I am also happy to announce that once again our center has been recommended to receive full Accreditation from NISC. Out of 15,000 senior centers in the country, only 200 are accredited by NISC. This is a big honor—thanks to all of you who help us make our center the best it can be! Many of you have expressed concern about Healthspring’s changes to SilverSneakers. We now have a list of eligible Healthspring plans for 2014 on the front counter. If your plan no longer carries the SilverSneakers benefit, you can still join the center for just $10/month. Come talk to one of our staff about your options!
Big News! We are excited to announce that our Christmas Dinner Show will feature the popular musical play, “Sanders Family Christmas” performed by Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theater. The show is December 10 and tickets are just $20. Read more about it on the back page! See ya at Madison Station!
Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, wellwell-being and lifelong learning.
November Special Events and Announcements Tasty Tuesday November 19 It’s the time of year to come together to give thanks for...well, EVERYTHING! Tuesday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. go back in time to the first Thanksgiving with the music of Native American flutist, JJ Kent. He is an award-winning recording artist and a gifted cultural speaker. Come enjoy a delectable offering of chicken and dressing, cranberry relish, buttered corn, green bean casserole, rolls, and a SPECIAL dessert of pies provided by Windlands East. Tickets are just $5 and must be purchased by Friday, November 15. Christmas Dinner Show Tuesday, December 10 Are you getting into the holiday spirit yet? Let Madison Station’s Christmas Dinner Show help you achieve the joy of the season! The Dinner Show will take place on Tuesday, December 10 and will feature Chaffin’s Barn performing “A Sanders Family Christmas”. Don’t miss this popular comedic musical set on Christmas Eve in 1941 which features Christmas carols, vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories. Dinner served at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by December 5. Hurry, this one could sell out! Sponsored by Vanco Manor. Navigating Senior Issues Seminar Thursday, November 7 FiftyForward Madison Station will be hosting a seminar on Thursday, November 7 from 5:30– 8:30 p.m. that will cover an array of topics well suited for seniors, adult children and senior caregivers. The topics include Senior Options, Holiday Topics, Senior Health and Wellness, Caregiver Topics and Touchy Topics such as Banking, Insurance and Advance Directives. The Vendor Booths will open at 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by Hickory Gardens. Viva La Diva Race Saturday, November 16! Join Team Madison as we walk at Viva La Diva on Saturday, November 16! This is a Walk/Run to benefit the programs and services of FiftyForward. Please pick up a registration form on the front counter or you may fill one out online. Craft Fair Friday, November 15 Need new ideas for Christmas gifts/decor? Are you crafty? Come buy and sell one-of-a-kind handmade items on Friday, November 15 from 9 -2 at the Craft Fair. Members get the first table for free, after that only $8 per table. Non-members pay just $15 per table! See the front desk to sign up. Holiday Gift and Toy Drive to Benefit The Nashville Veterans Center Come help warm the hearts of those whose family members served our country. Starting Monday, November 18 and running through Friday, December 6, FiftyForward will have collection bins for donations of toys and other small items, such as socks and stocking stuffers. All donations will benefit the children of Nashville area veterans through the Nashville Veterans Center. The week of December 9, Madison Station will host a gift wrapping party. Refreshments will be available to those who volunteer to help wrap the gifts. Gift Box Donations Needed for ‘Wrapping with Sarah’ Event in December Donate your gift boxes in support of FiftyForward Madison’s ‘Wrapping with Sarah Roberts ‘event! Sarah, who was a professional wrapper for 8 years, will be generously offering a gift wrapping service on Monday, December 16 and Thursday, December 19 from 10 –2. These professional services will be $3 per gift. All proceeds will be donated to the Center. All money earned will also be doubled and go to support the purchase of a new bus! Tips are welcome .
Calling all Actors Reader’s Theater needs YOU! Join us Tuesdays at 11 am as we rehearse a short play, “Last Stop Til Christmas.” Women and men needed ASAP. We hope to perform this in December at the Center. See Kelsey if interested or come on Tuesday. Oasis Seminar Presented by Cindy Hancock with Oasis In Home Care, this seminar will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 1:00 p.m. This month’s seminar will be “Recognize Signs of a Heart Attack”. Door prizes! A new suggestion form! Check out the new suggestion and idea forms!! They make it easier for you to give us your feedback. If you have any concerns or comments about the center, please feel free to fill out a form and drop it in the suggestion box. We will read the suggestions once a month and respond to them in the Newsletter.
(*) Denotes free class for FiftyForward members. Visitors add $5 per day.
Classes
Bob Ross Oil Painting Class– $20 for a completed oil painting on canvas! Taught by certified instructor Liz Farar. The class in November will be on Monday, November 4. Please sign up and pay at the front desk before the day of the class. Framing– By appointment only. Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. Yoga– Mondays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. & Fridays at 2 p.m. Taught by Stephen North, Jr. Learn the art of relaxation & health through traditional yoga. $5/class. Tai-Chi– Wednesdays at 9 a.m. & 6:45 p.m. Taught by Larry Lee. Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi to improve balance, flexibility and overall health. $3/class Piano & Voice Lessons– Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 310-4579 to schedule. Guitar Lessons– Fridays at 4 p.m. Taught by Vern Pilder. $15/30 min. Go to the front desk to schedule. *Line Dance– Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Led by Faye Redden. Join this fun group of dancers for a great time as well as great exercise! *SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing– Every Monday from 2-3 p.m. This class focuses on reducing stress and working on your breathing. Taught by Kathleen Phillips. *SilverSneakers Circuit– Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Sandy Wray. Combines fun & fitness to increase your cardiovascular & muscle endurance with a standing workout. *Senior Strength Training– Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 a.m. Taught by Fred Sandoval. Unsure of how to use the equipment in the fitness center? This class is for you! *SilverSneakers Classic– Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. &Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Sandy Wray on Thursdays & Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Class uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs. *SilverSneakers Yoga - Thursdays at 10 a.m. Taught by Sandy Wray. Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. *Crochet for Beginners– Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Led by Paulette Spalding. Bring an “H” needle and yarn and Paulette will be happy to show you the basics of crochet. *Reader’s Theater- Got the acting bug? Don’t worry about memorizing your lines. Come read Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Facilitated by Kim Yearwood.
*The Fitness Center is open Mon-Thur, 7 a.m.-7:00 p.m, Friday til 3:30p.m. Cards and billiards are available Mon-Thur, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Fridays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.* www.fiftyforward.org
We welcome your ideas! Please use the suggestion box in the TV Room.
Clubs & Groups
Wisdom Writers Club- Meets first and third Fridays at 10 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing. Facilitated by Carol Roberts.
Diabetes Club- Meets 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hickory Gardens. Next meeting is November 7 at 1:30 p.m. Includes healthy snacks! Book Club– For both the months of November and December the Book Club has decided to have a single meeting on Wednesday, December 4 at 1:30, in respect to the busy holiday season. The selection for this meeting will be A Christmas Garland by Anne Perry which is available through the local library. Facilitated by Del Dorr. Bible Conversation– Led by Story Church, Bible Conversation will meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Red Hat Society– Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. $15 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red and purple gear! Linda Kent, Queen. On November 11, the ladies are going to Amerigo for lunch. Quilting Club– Mondays at its new time of 12 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Led by Lee Brooks. Inglewood & Friends– Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Reminisce– Meets 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes! Open Music Jam– Every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Party Room! Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! Madison Travelers– Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends. Crochet Club– Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. All crocheters welcome! Fun and fellowship! Instruction provided if needed. Mexican Train Dominoes– 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game. Bring a set of dominoes if you have them. Silver Notes Band– Wednesday at 2 p.m. 16-piece plus big band that performs all over Nashville! Kim Yearwood, Band Leader. Did you play an instrument in high school? Come join us! Genealogy Club– Meets 1st Thursday at 10 a.m. Want to research your family history? This is the group for you! Karaoke Club– Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at **12:30 p.m.** led by “D. J. Dottie” Dillard. Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! November 14. Knitting Club– Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Led by Vickie Cochran. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn. Golden Tones Choir– Led by Geno Haffner. Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Seeking those who love to sing! Friday Night Music Jam-Every Friday from 6-9 p.m. Free, but they do pass the hat for donations. All acoustic music welcome. Bring your instrument and sign up to play! Bunco- Come join us to play Bunco on the third Monday of every month at its new time of 1:30 p.m.! The more players, the better the game! We need at least 4 to play. This easy dice game is tons of fun. Free prizes for those who win the most, lose the most, and Bunco.
Come see Sam about your ideas for a club, class or event that you would like to see at our center!
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Card games The Daily/Weekly Card games at the center include Skip Bo, Rummy, Hearts, Hand & Foot, Cribbage, Rook & Bridge. Come join the fun, even if you are a first time player! Also, come play Wii bowling and other sports!
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10 a.m. Diabetes Club1:30 p.m. Trip to Amish Country– 9 a.m. Navigating Senior Issues– 5:30-8:30
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Trip to Cheekwood Lights4:15 p.m.
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Inglewood trip to Uncle Buds10:30 a.m. Reader’s Theater11 a.m.
Trip to Martin Center– 10:15 a.m. 5 Wishes Presentation— 1:30 p.m.
Massage Therapy– 9-1 B.P. & Glucose checks– 10 a.m. Karaoke– 12:30 p.m. Rising Stars Showcase– 6-7 p.m.
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Madison Travelers to Legends Steakhouse10:30 a.m.
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Special Services
*NEW! Depression and Bipolar Support GroupIf you suffer from Depression, Bipolar Disorder, other mood and emotional disorders or are a caregiver for those who suffer, join the DBSA group on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Center. DBSA is a safe place where you can share your thoughts, experiences and strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle for yourself and those you love. Facilitated by Annie Lauri of the DBSA Madison Chapter. Metro Nutrition ProgramLunch for seniors over 60. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Also serving Meals on Wheels. Contact Felicia Whitaker at 860-7180. Donations requested. TransportationTo/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Free Legal Aid: Provided by Beck & Beck Law Office and Barbara MossSee Bill Beck on the 3rd Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions or see Barbara Moss on the 4th Mondays of every month from 1-4 p.m. in 30 minute intervals. Visit the front desk or call 860-7180 to make an appointment. Living at Home ServicesProviding referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Adrienne Morgan, Care Manager. Call 860-7180. Medicare CounselingKay Sanders, a member of our Center, is certified in helping with any questions and concerns you may have about your Medicare plan. She will have appointments the third Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please sign up at the front desk. Blood Pressure Checks1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. Blood Pressure and Glucose ChecksProvided by Jenny Kay Caregivers. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10– 11 a.m. Therapeutic MassageEvery 2nd Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Danielle Paris, Licensed Massage Therapist. Cost is $25 for 30 minutes, $50 for one hour. Call 860-7180 to schedule. Notary ServicesJulie Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Monday through Thursday, 12:30– 4:30 p.m. Fridays 11:30-3:30 p.m. Technology On Demand: Private Computer TutoringTaught by Don Smartt. Private sessions are 90 minutes each. Topics available include Microsoft Word, Excel Basics, Internet Basics, and Email/Social Networking. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m. Cost is $30 per session. Call 860-7180 to schedule. Open Computer LabOur computer lab is equipped with cable internet and open for your daily use! (Note: Lab is closed during private computer tutoring times listed above, during massage, Legal Aid and Medicare Counseling.) Free Wi-FiWe are happy to provide Free Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password. Having a Big Party? Rent our Building!We provide rental of our Social Room for evenings and Saturdays. Cost is $100 per hour, minimum of three hours and includes all tables and chairs. FiftyForward members receive a 25% discount! Walk Our Parking Lot! 4 times around our parking lot equals one mile! Personal TrainerMichael Neel is a Certified Personal Trainer. He will be available to work with you on Mondays from 4:30-7:00 p.m. He will be happy to show you how to safely and effectively use the fitness equipment in the Fitness Center. It is $15/30 minutes and $25/an hour. Please sign up at the front desk if interested.
* Important: All trips posted at the center on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Payment IS DUE at time of sign-up. If the trip is full, put your name on the waiting list. If we get at least 10
November Trips
names we will plan the trip again. Trip to see Cheekwood Light / Dinner at Bread & Company Light was credited by British artist Bruce Munro as an incredible outdoor display of lights and glowing optic fiber that changes Cheekwood's gardens into a fantasy world. It is truly a sight that must be seen in person and uses hundreds of miles of optic fibers and thousands of lighted glass spheres. At times, the viewer feels submerged under the lights. This trip will take place at night in order to best capture the essence of the lights. It will also involve walking around the inside and outside grounds of Cheekwood. Take this chance to see this wonderful exhibit that is being displayed for only the second time in North America! Dinner beforehand at Bread & Company. Monday, November 4, 4:15 p.m.
$16 + Dinner
*Trip for a Meet & Mingle at the Martin Center (Lunch included)- rescheduled from October * All seven of our centers will be participating in the event, so come out to the FiftyForward Martin Center to meet the members of our sister centers and enjoy a beautiful lunch on the patio. The Martin Center has a breath-taking view that will make you feel like you are at a Mountain Lodge! A perfect setting for a crisp Autumn day. A boxed lunch is included in this trip. When you sign up at the front desk, order your choice of turkey, ham, or veggie on white or wheat bread. Wednesday, November 13, 10:15 a.m.
$8 (includes lunch)
Madison Travelers trip to Legends Steakhouse in Smyrna for Lunch The Madison Travelers have come up with another great restaurant to try! This time they are headed to Legends Steakhouse in Smyrna, known not only for their outstanding steak but also for the meat and two menu. Join the Madison Travelers for this Saturday outing! Saturday, November 16, 10:30 a.m.
$5 + Lunch
Music for Seniors trip to Brentwood Y to see Eclectic Five Swing Band/ Lunch at Puffy Muffin In November, Music for Seniors will be presenting the Eclectic Five Swing Band at the Brentwood Y. If you enjoy live music that keeps your toes tapping, then this is the trip for you! The trip includes lunch at the Puffy Muffin before the show. Thursday, November 21, 10:45 a.m.
$5 + Lunch
November Trips Which Are Already Full Add your name to the waiting list for a possible chance to get a canceled seat or to let us know that you would like us to try and plan the trip again. Trip to the Amish Country in Ethridge, TN for a heated wagon tour and shopping/ Lunch at Red Rooster. Thursday, November 7, 9:00 a.m. $18 + Lunch Inglewood trip to go Antique Shopping & Lunch at Uncle Buds in Nolensville Tuesday, November 12, 10:30 a.m.
$4 + Lunch
November Announcements Be Sure to Check out the EXCITING Christmas Dinner Show Details on the back page! $5 OFF membership through the rest of the year! Good news for those of you who have not renewed your membership for 2014 yet! We will be offering $5 off of all 2014 renewals AND new memberships through December 31st!! Ask at the front desk or call 860-7180 for more information or if you have any questions about membership. Learn about Judaism with Del Dorr In November, Del will be giving a seminar about Judaism. This will be the third seminar in the World Religions class. The seminar will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20. There will be an hour long discussion about the religion and its cultural significance and then the group will head over to The Temple, A Reform Jewish Temple on Harding Road. Afterwards, get lunch at Noshville Deli. Please sign up for this seminar at the front desk. There is a $4 van fee for this trip. Sign up by Thursday, November 14. The December seminar will discuss Christianity. Five Wishes Presentation with Sherry Hall from HighPoint Hospice Sherry Hall from HighPoint Hospice will be here on Wednesday, November 13 at 1:30 p.m. speaking on Five Wishes, a living will that is written in everyday language and allows people to plan for care at the end of life. This event will be very informative and Sherry will be handing out free Five Wishes packets. Please sign up to not only inform yourself but also to allow yourself to start the conversation with your family. Dessert will be provided. Please sign up by Monday, November 11. It is a free event! Second Sight Program Second Sight is a group which helps people with sight impairment do daily activities, such as folding money, counting coins and interacting socially, among other things. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday from 9-1 in Classroom 1. If you are interested in coming or know someone who would benefit from this group, please feel free to stop by the center or ask Bobby Cowan about any questions you may have. Bobby can be reached at (615) 292-1007. The wait is over! Long sleeve FiftyForward T-shirts are here! Many of you have been waiting expectantly for this day! We have black or purple long sleeve shirts with a white FiftyForward logo available for purchase. They are only $12 per shirt for sizes small through extra large. Add just $2 for double extra large or triple extra large. Come to the front desk to get yours and to support your Center! Have questions about Medicare? Make an appointment with Kay Sanders Sign up at the front desk to schedule an appointment on the third Tuesdays to get your questions and concerns answered. November’s appointments will take place on Tuesday the 19th. Please write down your Medicare ID number, current prescriptions, their dosages, and your pharmacy beforehand to make your appointment run more smoothly. This private session will take place in the computer lab with Kay.
And we would like to thank…. for October: Windlands East for Tasty Tuesday desserts, Park Place Retirement for being a Bingo Sponsor, Hickory Gardens Assisted Living for being a Big Bingo sponsor and providing the dessert, and Sandy Wray’s SilverSneakers classes for providing the baked goods at the Flea Market! Also, a special thanks to Johnny Harrison for making the membership renewal phone calls to our members. Thanks to all of you for your contributions to our center!
All Aboard! November 2013 Newsletter www.fiftyforward.org Need to Contact Us? FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails: Kelsey Mahaffey-Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org Samantha Garlock– Program and Volunteer Manager sgarlock@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves– Afternoon Office Manager jreeves@fiftyforward.org Kathleen Phillips-SS Instructor/ Data Entry Manager kphillips@fiftyforward.org Adrienne Morgan-Care Manager amorgan@fiftyforward.org Michele Clark-FLIP Coordinator mclark@fiftyforward.org Darryl Brady-Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org Fred Sandoval-Fitness Center Ron Lashbrook-Van Driver
Felicia Whitaker -Metro Meals
Where are we located? FiftyForward Madison Station’s address is 301 Madison Street. However, we are physically located at the end of Douglas Street. There is a sign in the driveway that says “FiftyForward Madison Station.” Parking and entrance are in the back.
Chaffin’s Barn to Perform Christmas Dinner Show! This year’s Christmas Dinner Show will be in fine style as it will be performed for us by Chaffin’s Barn right here at Madison Station! The cast of “A Sanders Family Christmas” will come to us and perform in the round just as they do at their own venue. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10. Don’t miss this popular comedic musical set on Christmas Eve in 1941 which features Christmas carols, vintage hymns, and hilarious yuletide stories. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by December 5. Hurry, this one could sell out! Sponsored by Vanco Manor.