FiftyForward Bordeaux April 2019 newsletter

2019

A Publication of FiftyForward Bordeaux 3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 Office: (615) 248 -2272 Fax: (615) 248-7607

Bordeaux Digest

www.FiftyForward.org

3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 ❘ (615) 248-2272

Center Open/Mon.– Fri./8a.m.-4p.m.

April 2019

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April Fool Day Celebration

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April 1st Chat and Chew

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April 3rd Diabetes on the GO!

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April 5th Fun Day! Bingo

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April 8th Celebrating World Health Day

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April 19th National Baked

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April 15th Day Easter Celebration

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April 15th MCI Alzheimer’s Lunch and Learn (Vanderbilt)

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April 16th - Nutrition Garden

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April 17th - Spades/RUMMIKUB Tournament

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April 18h - Easter Basket Giveaway

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April 26th—Field Trip

April Birthdays Freda Minnis—April 4th Lenora Gant —April 19th Gwendolyn Baines— April 23rd Peggy Bradley—April 25th

OUR MISSION FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.

We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. Look for the FiftyForward Guest Network and type in 50Forward as the Password.

Women in Nashville History Tabitha Mundy visited Fifty Forward Bordeaux from the Lab and the Music City Cleaners. The Lab is a collective co-working space based in the Historic Germantown district, the LAB provides the tools necessary to support its members’ success at an affordable rate. With a culture that lends itself to entrepreneurship and creativity, the LAB accommodates various types of businesses, start-ups and industries. To support their members and the Greater Nashville community, they offer mentorships, assorted courses and amenities to assist in the development and retention of solid and sustainable businesses. We contacted the Lab for information regarding their training and potential partnership to utilize their space for our many celebrations, meetings, speakers and facilitated trainings. The Music City Cleaners is adjacent to the Lab and is located in the heart of Germantown at 624 B Jefferson St, it is a pickup and delivery service. Since, the majority of our members don’t have reliable transportation, Tabitha has agreed to house a rack from the cleaners for drop off and pick up services for our members here at FFB.

Celebrating Women in Nashville Continued Tunisia Scott, visited FiftyForward Bordeaux today, speaking to FFB about Minority Pages.

Tunisia, acquired a 25-year-old publication formerly known as The Tennessee Black Pages a Middle Tennessee treasure. With this passing of a legacy, Tunisia gave the company a brand overhaul which included a name change. Tunisia Scott’s leadership has reached all minorities and serves Tennessee’s increased climate of diversity and inclusion by way of the Tennessee Minority Pages. Her mission is to be a “Powerful Voice in the Community: Bridging the Gap in Diversity, Culture, and Business.”

Celebrating Women in Nashville Continued Marty and Taria Long both came to celebrate with FiftyForward Bordeaux for Marti Gras!

Taria was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Taria Lee has taken the country music world by storm.

In her latest release, “Unfall” describes the anxieties that come with a new romantic relationship. It’s a scary, exciting and overwhelming whirlwind of emotions. But Taria’s musical journey got started more than a few years ago.

At just 9 years old, she was bitten by the performing bug. After receiving a karaoke machine for Christmas, she never left home without it. Soon, singing became a crucial component of Taria’s everyday routine. As if that wasn’t surreal enough for Taria, she was introduced to Opry audience members by one of her favorite country music singers, Lorrie Morgan. After receiving a standing ovation for her rendition of “I Want To Be A Cowboy’s Sweetheart,” Taria was invited to travel and open live shows for Morgan the following year.

Then, at 19, Taria was sharing the stage with Conway Twitty’s son and grandson, Michael and Tre Twitty, for a tribute show titled “Memories of Conway.” Taking on the role of Loretta Lynn, Taria was singing the duets Twitty and Lynn had together.

Catch my good friend Taria Long at Whiskey Bent Saloon every Thursday night 6-10pm. She’s amazing!!!!

FFB had a great time celebrating with Tania and Marty Long on “Fat Tuesday”

FFB went Green for St. Patrick’s Day! FFB Go’s Green for St. Patrick's Day. We had a green good time with some health education and Bingo. We had a great time fun and fellowship and we also learned about living a healthy lifestyle and paying attention to the signs of memory loss. (Alzheimer’s awareness series).

Thank you, Vanderbilt and United healthcare.

There is nothing like a FFB Party!!!!!

FFB went Green for St. Patrick’S Day! Continued

Sterling Brown

Linda Jackson

Lebran Busey

Linda Smith

FFB Members Learning, Growing and Exercising!

UTK Extension Center Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 6 week program Total of 20 FFB Grads!!!!!

Diabetes on the Go with Matthew Walker

Walk Across TN. Walking Club at Presentation My New Smile, Kat Horvath was our presenter. We have a retired Dentist, Dr. Norman Cordice who enjoyed the presentation and shared his experiences as a Dentist, what an outstanding presentation and dialogue. Thanks Kat Horvath for allowing Norman to participate.

Hadley Park

Walk Across TN. Walking Club at YMCA United Healthcare and Vanderbilt working with our members on memory loss and BINGO!

Slim and Husky Field Trip and Mexican Dish DaY! On March the 8th we had a field trip to Slim and Husky’s. A prominent Pizza and Beeria located at 911 Buchanan Street, Nashville, Tennessee. Slim and Husky’s reviews are absolutely outstanding. You can select any items to be placed on your Slim or Husky pizza, which is the size of the pizza. They have several locations but have been in existence here in Nashville on Buchanan Street since 2015. Carolyn Hall, Rosa Johnson, Freda Minis and Norman Cordice are enjoying their Pizza’s.

Robert and Vincent Arnell

Linda Smith and Angela Lanier

Gwen Baines

FFB Members for January, February and March

January Member of the

Freda Minnis joined FFB Center in August 15, 2017. Freda joined the center to be with people her age and to get out of the house because the four walls were becoming her friends. Since joining Freda has become a volunteer, which she serves our congregate meals each day. Not to mention, assist with the cleaning duties after serving meals each day. Freda leads our “Flower Brigade” Program. This program collects donated fresh flowers each month and delivers them to local nursing homes in the Bordeaux area. Freda has become an advent quilter since joining our weekly, quilting by Hand Program. Freda uses the monthly “Sports 4 All” program to stay fit. Freda also likes to teach “Line Dancing” once a month to get members motivated to exercise. Freda uses our daily transportation program to get to and from the center each day. Freda stated to me one day, that “coming to the center keeps her mind alert and energized”. Freda, believes that if she didn’t attend the center should be home watching television, knitting, sewing but would be alone, the center gives her a sense of wellbeing.

February Member of the Month

Blanche Harris joined FFB Center in 2012. Blanche uses the Access Ride program weekly to attend the center.

Blanche enjoys playing cards and being with her friends at the center. Blanch participates monthly in our Spade Tournament, this is one of her favorite events at the center. Blanche told me that each day is a new experience and discovery for her. Blanche stated that coming to the center gives her life. “I learn something new each day, if I didn’t come to the center I would be home sleeping and life would slip away from me.” Blanche participants in our congregate meals program and enjoys eating the healthy meals each day, she enjoys going on fieldtrips, laughing and cracking jokes with members. Most importantly she can spend quality time with her sister who also attends FFB regularly, the bonding they’ve acquired is priceless.

March

Member of the

Member Eula McCall, joined in 2013. Eula is graduate of Pearl High School, and TSU. She has two daughters and celebrated a birthday on March 12th. Eula worked 46 years as a nurse at Vanderbilt Hospital. She enjoys Bible Study, traveling, the Red Hat Society and photography. She has traveled with FiftyForward and has been a member for 15 years. Her FiftyForward travels include Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Tahiti, Russia, Germany, Panama Canal, New Orleans, and Mackinaw Island. She has also visited Israel, Jerusalem, Hawaii, Ghana, Mexico, Cuba and China. She has touched the River Jordan, climbed a pyramid, seen “Christ the Redeemer,” and climbed the Great Wall of China. Eula’s photos have been on display with FiftyForward at the Airport, and at the public library.

She enjoys multiple activities and “Hats off to Bordeaux.” Eula has been blessed! Eula gives thanks to the Lord!

2019

Connect with us!

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May 1st - Living At Home

Learn more about the programs and services of FiftyForward. Visit www.fiftyforward.org

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May 3rd - Diabetes of the GO!

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May 8th - UTK Extension

Connect with us on social media: Www.Facebook.com/FiftyForward

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May 9th—All of Us

See photos of past special events: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiftyforward/albu ms

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May 10th - Celebrating Our Mother’s

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May 14th - Quilting by Hand

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May 14th - Metro Wind Ensemble

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May 16th Walking Club

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May 18th - Planting Day

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May 22nd- Spades Tournament /RUMMIKUB

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May 23rd - Second Harvest Food Bank

Jodi, Artist

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Bridge Club

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Chess Club

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Social Club

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Church Meetings

Quote of The Month Lenora Gant, Member

WITHOUT real friends, even a millionaire is poor.

FORBES

TRUE FACTS ABOUT April Oral Cancer Awareness

Good communicators often become great leaders. You, too, can become a leader through precise, thoughtful communication. Remember, A boss says, “Get going, A leader says, “Let’s go!

Center Director, Melvin D. Fowler

FiftyForward Bordeaux Inclement Weather Policy!

If Metro Schools are closed, we will NOT have our regular daytime program-

ming, classes, events or scheduled trips.

However, our office will still open, although possibly on a delayed schedule.