The Bordeaux Digest March 2018 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
March Highlights
BINGO— 1st, 7th, 15th & 22nd
Digital Library— 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
New On-Site Services
Couponing Workshop—6th
Living At Home Care—7th & 21st
Living At Home Care Program
Socialization in Older Adults
Workshop Feb. 13th
March Birthdays Milton Brown—March 15 William Brown—March 04 Era Hogan—March 25 Eula McCall—March 12 Theodore Hughes—March 02
FiftyForward Bordeaux Center is glad to welcome Ron Henson from Living at Home Care on -site Program. Ron will be stationed at FiftyForward Bordeaux Center twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month). The Living at Home Care Program will offer members in-home assessment to connect older adults with services that met their specific needs (food, housing, transportation, heath care, counseling and in-home assistance. Welcome Ron!
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. Call before driving to the Center 615-248-2272.
Barbara Thompson—March 29
OUR MISSION FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. Thank you to our sponsors!
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.
February Black History Trivia Winners!
Melvin D. Fowler Center Director Dorothy Brown Program Assistant 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
L-R winners for week one: 1st Place, Lenora Gant: 2nd Place, Lena Jones & 3rd Place, Phillip Johnson
L-R winners for week two: 1st Place, Phillip Johnson: 2nd Place, Jacqueline Hogan & 3rd Place, Carolyn Hall
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Robert Arnell Robert Arnell was born Oct.30,1956. He proudly states, “I was a happy baby.” Robert was raised in Nashville and graduated in 1975, from Pearl High School. He loves attending FiftyFoward and helping out when and where ever he can. His mother introduced him to the FiftyForward Bordeaux Center a year ago. Robert’s mother is also a member of the Bordeaux Center. Robert loves music and Line Dancing. Mr. Arnell is a member of Lee’s Chapel AME Church.
L-R winners for week three: 1st Place: Edith Floyd; 2nd Place Robbie Williams & 3rd Place Eula McCall & Blanche Harris
Phyllis Cain, Secretary Pastor James Larkin Felicia Johnson Frederick Johnson Breonus Mitchell Carletha McNeil Brian Wilkins Catrena Thompson Florence Woods, Vice President Clara Williams
Jennifer Kim Assistant Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University did a presentation on “Flu or Cold” on February 12th.
MEMBERSHIP
The members of FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Celebrated Valentine’s Day sharing love stories over a delicious meal prepared by the center’s volunteers. Members toasted to happiness, love and good health with a glass of sparkling apple cider before lunch. The center also held a Valentine’s Day word contest and more than 30 members participated in the contest.
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)
TSU Entrepreneur Club will be hosting FiftyForward Bordeaux Fun Time on Friday’s from 10 a.m.—12 p.m. for the next three months.
Please see staff if you have questions. Scholarships are available! Reminder: Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and other community members to join.
In the month of February, FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Director Melvin D. Fowler visited Kelly Miller Towers and Disciples Village. Fowler gave a presentation on programs offered at FiftyForward Bordeaux, handed out monthly activity calendars and newsletters to over 50 potential members who attended the presentations at both location.
April 2 & 16 - Sports 4 All at 10:30 a.m.
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:
April 3,10,17,& 24 - Digital Literacy w/ Nashville Public Library at 9:30 a.m. April 3 - Couponing with Tangy at 10:45 a.m. April 5 & 19 –BINGO at 10 a.m. April 5,12,19 & 26 -Bible Study at 11 a.m. April 5,13, 20 & 27 -Aging Mastery Program April 10 & 17 - Nutrition on 10th. & Gardening on 17th. w/ TSU Extension April 12 -Reason To Exercise April 13 -Lunch at Hibachi Buffet and Grill
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiftyfo rward/albums Watch videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Fifty ForwardTN
April 18-Line Dancing April 11 & 25 -Living At Home Care Team April 30 -Music For Seniors at 10:30 a.m.
Quote of The Month Ingredients
RELAXATION The most important part of good health and relief from stress is surrounding yourself with people who love you. Wilma Rudolph
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped celery
Directions:
½ small onion, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 can (12.5 ounces) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
4 medium tomato
6 cups shredded lettuce
Step 1 Stir the yogurt, mayonnaise, celery, onion and chicken in a medium bowl. Step 2 Cut each tomato into wedges, cutting down to about 1/2 inch of the bottom, without cutting all the way through the tomato. Step 3 Place 1 1/2 cups lettuce on each of 4 serving plates. Top with a tomato and spoon 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture into each tomato.
The two signs associated with March are Pisces & Aries
Members of the Pisces Zodiac sign born on February 19 – March 20 can be identified by empathy and expressed emotional capacity. People born March 21– April-19 zodiac sign is a Aries. Aries are the leader of the pack, and the first ones to get things going.
Heart Healthy Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
March 2018 Dessert Contest! March 14th Members will select the BEST dessert!