Bordeaux Digest
January 2019
A P u b l i ca t i o n o f Fi ftyForw ard Bordeaux 3315 John Mallette Dri ve Nashville, TN 37218 O f f i ce : ( 6 1 5 ) 2 4 8 - 2 2 7 2 Fax: (615) 248-7607 Center Open/Mon.– Fri./8a.m.-4p.m.
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3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 ❘ (615) 248-2272
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January Highlights Jan. 2 - 4 Center Re-opens Living At Home –8am CPR—9:30am Vision Board Party –11am Center Close at 1pm TODAY Advisory Board Mtg-2pm Bible Study-11am Grocery Shopping-10am Arts & Crafts—11am Line Dance—1pm Jan. 7 – 11 Brain teaser BINGO New device help Arts & Crafts RUMMIKUB TOURNAMENT Jan. 14 – 18 Day of Beauty New Device Help Quilting Living at Home Bible Study MLK Celebration Jan. 21 – 25 Closed on the 21st Second Harvest Bus Safety Tips Field Trip Volunteer Meeting Word of the Day 28 – 31 Sports 4 All Quilting News Flash Bible Study
January Birthdays Thelma Scantling - Jan. 1st Angela Lanier - Jan. 7th Gloria Edmondson-Jan. 9th Georgia Harris-Jan. 9th Granville Brown-Jan. 20th Jacquelyne Hogan-Jan. 24
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
Patricia is originally from Columbus Ohio and has lived in Nashville for 9 years. Both of her parents are from Gallatin, TN. Patricia served in the Air National Guard for 6 years. She holds a Master’s of Science Degree in Administration (with a specified focus in Human Resources Management) from Central Michigan University. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Development from Wilberforce University and an Associate of Liberal Arts Degree from Columbus State Community College. Patricia is the youngest of four children and is the first to obtain a graduate degree in her family and the first female in her immediate family to enlist in the Military. Before moving to Nashville, Patricia worked for the state of Ohio for 17 years, where she held many positions. Patricia has one daughter, Marquelle Malone Johnson and is married to the love of her life, Jeffery Smith, AKA (Honey). Patricia is active throughout Middle Tennessee advocating for women, children and older adults. She is extremely passionate about impacting lives and creating a smile wherever she goes! Her first day on the job was December 10, 2018.
Andrew H. Johnson, SR. was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the last of six children. Father James H. Johnson and mother Anna L. Johnson. As a child Andrew grew up under the tutelage of his parents and grandmother. He was raised in a Godly home and is a “PK” preacher’s kid. He has been married for 28 years to Carol Whiteside-Johnson father of four children; Andrew H. Johnson JR. Erin Johnson, Alicia Johnson, and Andranna Johnson. Andrew retired as a Correctional Officer with Tennessee Department of Corrections after thirty years of service, served rank as Correctional Corporal. Andrew received a bachelor’s degree in Theology Pastoral counseling at Emmanuel Bible College in Nashville, and will be working on his master’s at the same college in the future. He is licensed and ordained in the gospel ministry. Andrew vision is recapturing the lost and lifting the fallen in Christ. My mission is walking in love with God, by reclaiming de-church, Un-church and church dropouts, by caring, and nurturing them with the word of God to healing through discipleship. Andrew enjoy hanging out with his family, recreational sports love football, the Tennessee Titans is his favorite team “Titan-Up”, bowling, annual traveling etc. Andrew first day was November 20, 2018. Welcome to TEAM Bordeaux Patricia and Andrew!
I have learned that the best way to be of service is often very simple. It’s those little, quiet, often unnoticed acts of kindness that I can choose on a daily basis. Being supportive of a new endeavor by my spouse or partner, or simply taking the time and energy to listen. I also know that as I attempted to integrate service into my life, I have felt better and better about the way I choose to live. There is an ancient saying, “Giving is its own reward.” It’s really true. So, in 2019, I challenge you to be a better person to service! Melvin D. Fowler, Center Direc-