The Whistlestop Newsletter
September 2013 Happenings FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115 ph:(615) 860-7180 www.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.org
Hours of Operation: Monday—Thursday, 7a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Fitness Center open until 7 p.m.), Fridays until 3:30p.m.
Note From the Director: New Extended Hours for the Fitness Center! We are excited to announce new extended hours for the Fitness Center! It will now be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Fridays. We hope that this will give our members more work-out time options, as well as attract new members that may still work during the day. In addition, several night classes are offered during the week including Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, and Ballroom Dance. Michael Neel will be here on Monday nights as well to offer one-on-one Fitness Training. (See the classes page for meeting times and costs.) As always, membership is just $10 per month. Please help us spread the word! We have also purchased a new set of lockers for the Fitness Center that should be arriving soon. On another note, I would like to encourage all of you to read the newsletter carefully this month. Cora has been hard at work planning new classes and programs, and there is a lot going on. Don’t miss a minute of the fun at FiftyForward Madison Station! “An Evening At Amqui” "An Evening At Amqui" will take place Tuesday, September 5 at Amqui Station & Visitor's Center, FiftyForward's next door neighbor. Tennessee's First Lady Crissy Haslam will be the guest speaker. In addition to a great speaker, there will also be hors d'oeurves from CRAVE catering, entertainment and art. The Amqui Station Board is generously giving our members the discounted ticket price of $20.00 per person. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please stop by the reception desk.
Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, wellwell-being and lifelong learning.
September Special Events and Announcements Tasty Tuesday in September Fall brings the start of several sporting events, including football! Come out to Tasty Tuesday to celebrate your favorite football teams and have some delicious stadium– style treats on Tuesday, September 17 at 11:30 a.m. Support your favorite football team by wearing a jersey, T-shirt or your team colors! Tickets are $5 and must be purchased by Friday, September 13. Dinner Theater with a performance by the WannaBeatles! The WannaBeatles are a Beatles cover band but are gaining recognition on their own accord as well– they were Grammy nominated in 2012! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see this band in such an intimate setting. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7p.m. Tickets are $18 each and are going fast! You may reserve a table if you have 7 people at your table. See the front desk for details. Sponsored by Phillips Robinson Funeral Home. Paint-a-Box Party! Calling all artists! Come out on Thursday, September 12 starting at 10 a.m. and until 2 p.m. to contribute to a mural created out of individually painted cardboard boxes. We will spend the day painting a train design that has already been stenciled for us so that it can be put on display at the Fall Fest at the Hermitage on October 5-6. We may even help set a Guinness World Record! All supplies will be given to us. Once we have completed our 6’x 6’ design it will be added to all the rest for a wonderful public-art piece. Please join in this incredible community effort. Sign up for this free event at the front desk so we know how many helpers we will have! New Wii Volunteers! Madison Station is excited to announce a new partnership with the Community Based Transition Program (CBTP) through Metro Nashville Public Schools. This program is designed for students 18-22 years old with disabilities and strives to teach them life and social skills. Once per month, this group will come to the center to help lead Wii Bowling, crafts, bingo and even corn hole. This partnership will allow them to use some of their skills for volunteering and increase their value of self-worth. Our first day will be Friday, September 13 where the students will lead Wii Bowling in the Social Room, help with the Flea Market and lead a special game of Bingo. Please join us in welcoming them to the center and we hope to have participation in the activities they offer. Please note the bingo game on this day will begin at 10 a.m. Farmers Market Fresh SNAP and CSFP are two options available to seniors who are looking to supplement their food budget. Jackie Contreras will share how you can sign up for the SNAP and CSFP programs, and how participating in these programs can put more fresh fruits and vegetables on the table. Come out on Wednesday, September 18 at 1:30 p.m. to learn about these programs. Fresh snacks will be provided! There will be a food demonstration at this event so please sign up at the front desk for this free seminar! Also, please let us know if you would be interested in taking a trip to the Farmers Market through the center. SHIP Seminar on Friday, September 27 SHIP provides free unbiased Medicare counseling to beneficiaries. SHIP is funded through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). A representative will be here on Friday, September 27 at 1 p.m. to provide information about Medicare. Additionally, one of our members, Kay Sanders, has become a SHIP counselor and will be available to help answer questions during the event. Please come out if you have any questions or concerns about Medicare and Medicaid. This is a very valuable resource and event for many of our members.
Oasis Seminar Presented by Cindy Hancock with Oasis In Home Care, this seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m. The topic for the month will be “Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's”. Door prizes! Photo ClubPhoto Club meets the 4th Tuesday of every month. Free for members! Each month there is a different topic. 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! Bingo– September 13! We will not have Bingo on Monday, September 2 because of Labor Day. Instead, we will be having it on Friday, September 13 from 10-11 a.m. We will have normal prizes and there will be no cost to attend if you are a member. Still $5 for nonmembers.
(*) 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. There will be NO Bob Ross class in September. 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. NEW Guitar Lessons– Fridays at 4 p.m. Taught by Vern Pilder. $15/30 min. Go to the front desk to schedule. NEW Ballroom for Beginners- Learn the Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, and Swing. Taught by Kathleen Phillips. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. $8/class. $32 for a four-week session. *Zumba fitness class- Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Taught by Cora Lavin. Combines Latin dance moves with hip-hop for a fun workout specifically tailored for seniors. *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! *NEW SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing– Every Monday from 3-4 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 (formerly MS-ROM)– 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.
Don’t hesitate to bring your new ideas for a group or class to Cora!
Come to Cora with your ideas about a new club or class!
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 September 5 at 1:30 p.m. Includes healthy snacks! Wii Bowling- Meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Come learn how to play! Book Club– Meets fourth Wednesday, September 25 at 1 p.m. The book for the month of September is “The Lace Reader,” by Brunonia Barry. This mysterious fiction is centered in Salem, Massachusetts and looks at the tradition of lace making. The magic is introduced when people start foreseeing events by reading the lace patterns. Copies of the book may be checked out at your local branch of the Davidson County Library system. 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. In September, the ladies are going to Miss Scarlett’s Tea Room for lunch. Quilting Club– Mondays at 1 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. (new time). 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– 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game. 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! September 12. 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 the third Monday of every month at 1 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.
**If you are interested in selling your fresh fruit and produce at our fundraising table at the September flea market, please come see Cora or sign the interest list at the front desk**
The WannaBeatles consists of award winning and talented music producers, arrangers, studio players, and singers who have "Come Together" to play the music they grew up with. Since then, the WannaBeatles have developed a following of regulars who look forward to the band's own special version of the "British Invasion". These are the songs we grew up listening to.
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Bunco– 1 p.m. ASL class– 1 p.m.
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Fundraising Comm– 9:30 a.m. Legal Aid– 9 a.m.
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Inglewood trip to Friday Night Watermelon Moon Music JamFarm– 10:30 a.m. 6-9
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*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.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.org
Ready to Join? A membership is just $120 per year. Bank draft of just $10 per month is available as well! SilverSneakers reimbursed location!
Special Services
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 Office3rd Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m. Call 860-7180 to make appt. Living at Home ServicesProviding referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Adrienne Morgan, Care Manager. Call 860-7180. Blood Pressure Checks1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. 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 from 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 10:0011:30 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 and during massage.) 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! Grief Support– Grief support offered through the Madison Church of Christ. Every 2nd and 4th Monday from 3-4 p.m. Personal TrainerMichael Neel is a Certified Personal Trainer. He will be available to work with you on Mondays from 4:307:00 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 names we will plan the trip again.
September Trips
Trip to see the Dance Theatre of Tennessee/ Lunch at McNamara's Irish Pub—> FULL TRIP Another special event provided by Music for Seniors, this is an incredible chance to see the beautiful ballet performance of Giselle, a heartbreaking story of love. Before heading to the dance studio, have lunch at McNamara's Irish Pub in Donelson. This is a wonderful trip for those looking for good food and a great dance performance. Wednesday, September 4, 11:15 a.m.
$4 + Lunch
Trip to see NPT documentary: Aging Matters: End of Life at the FiftyForward Knowles Center. Free lunch included! This is a preview screening of Nashville Public Television's new documentary, NPT Reports: Aging Matters: End of Life. There will be a panel discussion moderated by NPT's LaTonya Turner following the documentary. Lunch will be provided at the event. Please sign up in order to learn more about the issue and find out whether Nashville is a good place to age. Thursday, September 5, 10:45 a.m.
FREE (lunch provided!)- no van fee!
Senior Day at the State Fair! Free lunch included —> FULL TRIP Come out to the State Fair to enjoy food, entertainment, education and the arts. This event is brought to you by FiftyForward. The theme is "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow." So join the fun and take some time to look at the past, appreciate the present, and focus on the future. Lunch is included! Tuesday, September 10, 9:15 a.m.
$4 (lunch provided!)
Trip to the Southern Living Idea House at Fontanel/ Lunch before at Café Fontanella. Start the afternoon off by going to Café Fontanella to have a relaxing lunch. Next, tour the Southern Living Idea House. This “ultimate Southern farmhouse” was designed, built and decorated from the ground up by a team from Southern Living. It is a gorgeous house, styled impeccably. Don’t miss this opportunity! Wednesday, September 11, 11:45 a.m.
$4 + Lunch
Trip to Kentucky Downs to watch the races/ Lunch at the event—> FULL TRIP This is the last day in September to enjoy the “Great Turf Racing” at Kentucky Downs. There will be several races that start around 1:30 p.m. It is the only “European style” race course in North America. Spend the day as you wish, walking the grounds, playing the slot machines and watching the races. Eat lunch on your own at one of the variety of vendors on the grounds. This is a full day at Kentucky Downs! Make sure to bring extra money if you want to play the slot machines or spend money at the track. Wednesday, September 25, 10:00 a.m.
$8 + Lunch
Inglewood Trip to Watermelon Moon Farm—> FULL TRIP Enjoy a lovely day at Watermelon Moon Farm. Take time to truly appreciate a day in the countryside, taking in the beautiful grounds, the farm, gift shop and scenery. Next, enjoy a wonderful lunch created with the freshest ingredients and sure to please any palette. Lunch is included in the total for this trip. Thursday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.
$26 (Lunch included)
Madison Travelers to Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (formerly Steeple Players) to see “Tom Sawyer”/ Dinner at Demos’ Go to the Hendersonville Performing Arts Company to see one of America’s classics brought to life on stage! “Tom Sawyer” is full of adventure, fun and even a dose of youthful romance. Watch as one of Mark Twain’s most famous and beloved works is interpreted on the stage. Afterwards, head to Demos’ for a tasty dinner. Saturday, September 28, 1:00 p.m.
$16 + Dinner
New Fall Classes American Sign Language (ASL) Class! Mike Helms, the Director of Programs and Outreach for Bridges (formerly League for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing and EAR Foundation), will be teaching an ASL class starting in September. Bridges’s primary purpose in offering Basic Conversational ASL classes is to encourage and nurture the community’s interest in American Sign Language, the Deaf community, and Deaf culture. Bridges’s classes are designed to give people a general knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture in order to carry on basic conversations. The first two classes will be held Monday, September 16 and Monday, September 23, both at 1 p.m. They will each be an hour and a half long. They are FREE, but we need at least 15 people to sign up! So please sign up at the front desk by Tuesday, September 10 so we can provide this service. World Religions Seminars facilitated by Del Dorr This seminar will be an ongoing event looking at the different religions around the world. In September, the group will discuss Hinduism. Meet at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 30 for an hour long discussion about the religion and its cultural significance. Next, head to Sri Ganesha, for a tour of the beautiful Hindu temple. Afterwards, get lunch at Shalimar Indian Restaurant, where you can specifically request how spicy (or not) you want your food! Please sign up for this seminar at the front desk because we will be taking the van. Trip cost is $4 plus cost of lunch. Sign up by Thursday, September 26. The October seminar will discuss Judaism. Beginning Ballroom with Kathleen Phillips Learn the FoxTrot, Waltz, Rumba, and Swing. Classes are every Monday from 6:30–7:30 p.m., starting the second Monday in September, Monday September 9 . $8/class. 4 week session is $32. Instructor is Kathleen Phillips. SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing with Kathleen Phillips This class will include movement combination for strength, muscular endurance, relaxation and balance and holistic strategies. The class will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. Yoga’s holistic approach to healing can minimize the effects of chronic disease and improve overall well-being. Check out this new SilverSneakers class with instructor Kathleen Phillips! It will be every Monday, starting September 9, from 3-4 p.m. Bible Conversation led by Story Church Want to learn more from the Bible? Want to know how to apply what you learn? Story Church exists to see those far from God filled with life in Christ. We are all on this journey called life. No matter where you are on this journey, come on Wednesdays to learn, fellowship, and be encouraged! Pastors Troy and Sara Perry have a heart for Madison and everything involved in this community. They believe that every person has a story and every story matters to God. Come see why your story matters. Guitar Lessons with Vern Pilder One of our very own members, Vern Pilder, will be offering guitar lessons at the center on Fridays at 4 p.m. The cost is $15/30 minutes. Please sign up at the front desk for an appointment.
And we would like to thank…. For the month of August we would like to thank: Windlands East for Tasty Tuesday and Dinner Show desserts, Phillip Robinson for being the sponsor of the Comedy Dinner Theater Show and the Big Bingo Night, Whitts BBQ for providing dinner for Big Bingo, Gilda’s Kids for volunteering for the Dinner Show, and Jenny Kay and HighPoint for being Bingo Sponsors. Thanks to all of you for your contributions to our center!
All Aboard! September 2013 Newsletter www.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.org Need to Contact Us? FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails: Kelsey Mahaffey-Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org Cora Lavin-Program Director clavin@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves– Afternoon Office Manager jreeves@fiftyforward.org Samantha Garlock– Morning Office Manager sgarlock@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.
Upcoming Fall Classes! Reader’s Theater/Acting Club– We will have a Reader’s Theater starting in October. Be on the lookout for details! Trash to Treasure– Trash to Treasure will return in October with a special Halloween edition. Get excited about turning your every day items into a Halloween treat! Spanish Class– We are looking for a Spanish teacher so that we can start up with another Spanish Conversation Class. Look for details in the next Newsletter.