The Bordeaux Digest July 2018 Newsletter A Publication of FiftyForward Bordeaux 3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 Office: (615) 248 -2272 Fax: (615) 248-7607 w w w . F i f t y F o rw a r d . o r g
August Highlights
August 6—Sports 4 All
August 8 — Nutrition w/ TSU
August 8— Living At Home
August 10—BINGO
August 13—Grocery Shopping
August 15—BINGO
August 22—Fitness w/Jen
August 27—Music for Seniors
August 28—Spade Tournament
July Birthdays Maranda Tibbs/July 1st Hayles Collier/July 8th John Woodson/July 14th Susie Major/July 15th Joyce Adams/July 16th Linda Cloyd/July 23rd
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
National Museum of African American Music Present “Spoons” at FiftyForward Bordeaux on June 1st The historical origins of the spoon can be traced from Africa to Europe to the Middle East. “Playing the Spoons” is one of the oldest forms of creating music. Prehistoric rock drawings depict dancing figures with curved blades, like spoons, in their hands. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all played some form of spoons. The tradition of playing spoons is thought to have begun with “playing the bones”, a technique in which music was created when two rib bones from a sheep or other animal were struck together. In America, spoons were played extensively during the late 1800’s especially in the area of Memphis, TN; Louisville, KY; Ohio, and the Mississippi River Valleys. In these areas, spoons were widely used as musical instruments because they were inexpensive, household items that could be easily obtained by people who had little money and lived in oppression. During the 1890’s through the Great Depression(1923-1933), the playing of spoons mainly occurred with “Jug” bands, these bands made use of everyday objects like washboards, jugs, wash tubs and spoons to make music. In America Blues music, spoons were often called “bones”, “clappers” or clackers.” Spoons for playing could be wood or metal, but blues musicians generally used metal.
We are brought up to be generous and considerate. We give to our jobs, to our romantic partners, to our friends, parents and children. We give to strangers who may be less fortunate and to social and political causes. What do we have left after all our giving? Have we remembered to keep something for ourselves?
NEW Summer Intern Enjoying a Day at the Center!
Melvin D. Fowler Center Director
FFB Center welcome our NEW Summer Intern Leigha Taylor on June 5th. She also enjoyed a lesson on how to play spades ! Thanks to Opportunity NOW To Work and Robin Johnson!
Address: 3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 (615) 248-2272 phone (615) 248-7607 Fax Advisory Council
Ann Black, Chair Jean Arnell Brenda Gilmore Phyllis Cain, Secretary Pastor James Larkin Felicia Johnson Frederick Johnson
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INFORMATION
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MEMBERSHIP New and existing FiftyForward members are being asked to complete brand new applications for 2018. These forms have some additional information needed for record keeping purposes mandated by our funding agencies. Annual membership: $120/year: ($10/month) Please see staff if you have questions. Scholarships are available! Reminder: Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and other community members to join.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Mildred Brown Vaughn Mildred Vaughn, also know as “Penny” is the 10th child out of 11 children, she is originally from Nashville, but lived in New Orleans for 40 years and then moved back to Nashville 2 years ago. As soon as she moved down here she was recommended by a friend to join Fifty-Forward Bordeaux. In her early days Ms. Vaughn joined the military where she served for 3 years. After the military she then went on to work for AT&T for 30+ years. Ms. Vaughn is a devoted mother of two children and five grandchildren. She is known in her family as well in the church and community as an excellent caregiver. Penny says “ I enjoy coming here and participating in the activities , but I really love socializing and being around the wise seniors. Penny loves to help out in the center where every she is needed.
Baby Showers, Graduation Parties, Bridge Club, Chess Club, Social Club, etc.
FFB The Place To Be in 2018!
FiftyForward Bordeaux Garden Update! On Saturday, May 26th, FiftyForward Bordeaux Gardening Club resoled and planted new vegetables for the upcoming year. Volunteers from CGS, TSU and FiftyForward Bordeaux Center planted tomatoes, herbs, squash, egg plant, strawberries and peppers.
Connect with us! Learn more about the programs and services of FiftyForward. Visit www.fiftyforward.org Connect with us on social media: Www.Facebook.com/FiftyForward See photos of past special events: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiftyfo rward/albums
Watch videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Fifty ForwardTN
Quote of The Month
August 5– BINGO w/Artinna
August 6—Sports 4 All at 10:30 a.m.
August 8 — Nutrition w/ TSU at 10:30 a.m.
August 8— Living At Home w/Ron at 8:00 a.m.
August 10—BINGO w/United HealthCare 10:00 a.m.
August 13—Grocery Shopping at 10:00 a.m.
August 15—BINGO 10:00 a.m.
August 22—Fitness w/Jen at 10:00 a.m. NEW Program!
August 27—Music for Seniors at 10:30 a.m.
August 28—Spade Tournament at 10:00 a.m.
VISIBILITY You’ve got to find a way to make people know you’re there.
Nikki Giovanni
Ingredients
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1oz) taco seasoning mix
4.5 oz can of chopped green chilies
Weather –lore, beliefs and sayings……..
Slices of cheddar cheese, cut in half
The hottest days of the year often fall in August. “Dry August as warm doth harvest no harm”
Slider buns, split (12 count) Cup mild or medium salsa.
TRUE FACT!
“If the first week of August be warm, the winter will be white and long.
FiftyForward Bordeaux Inclement Weather Policy! If metro schools are closed, we will NOT have our regular daytime programming, classes, events or scheduled trips. However, our office will still open, although possibly on a delayed schedule.
Directions:
Heat oven to 375-F. Line 15x10x1 –inch pan with foil. In medium bowl, mix beef, taco seasoning mix and green chilies. Shape into 8 (3-inch) patties. Place in pan Bake 10 minutes; turn patties over, and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160-F. Place one patty on top of each slider bun bottom. Top each patty with lettuce and salsa, and place top of bun on each to serve.
Taco Sliders