SPECIAL EDITION August 2020
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Highlights from the 2020 FiftyForward Member Survey – Here’s what YOU had to say!
A great big thank you to the 893 members who took the time to complete our FiftyForward Member Survey conducted in June! Member feedback helps FiftyForward understand how you think we are doing in living true to our mission to support, champion and enhance life for individuals 50 and older. Your input helps us move forward to serve in the ways that are most meaningful to you. This year is a much different year for all of us, and our FiftyForward survey looked different this year, too. We always request feedback from members about satisfaction with the activities offered in our centers, and we asked some of those questions this year as well. Since we were closed for in-person activities and we are all greatly affected by COVID19, we also asked about members’ experience during COVID-19. We care about you and want to understand better how life has changed for FiftyForward members at this time. Here is some of the important feedback you shared with us:
Members surveyed reported that because of FiftyForward: 90% feel happier and more satisfied with life; 94%
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are more physically active. Overall, 94% of members reported feeling that connection to FiftyForward has a positive effect on their lives!
During this time of COVID-19, members’ biggest concerns are about personal and family health and wellbeing. Ninety-six percent of respondents said their habits had changed during this time in ways that promote personal safety and the safety of our community – a powerful demonstration of the care and concern that we have for each other. Gratitude and hope are essential for resilience, and 95% of members said they found hope in aspects of their lives including continued health, support from family and friends, and by focusing on gratitude and their faith. Too many respondents are not aware of all of the programs and services offered by FiftyForward so we will be sending more information about those programs to all members. We are also so grateful for your overwhelmingly positive responses about FiftyForward! You are why FiftyForward is here and this very important feedback is so helpful and encouraging. We work hard every day to enrich and support the lives of our FiftyForward center members.
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August 2020 CALENDAR Join us on our FiftyForward Facebook pages for innovative virtual classes and new online experiences!
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10 a.m. Jewelry Making with Barbara 11:30 a.m. The Local Hive Café 1 p.m. Smoothies with Lorie 10 a.m. Gardening with Melvin 1 p.m. The Local Hive Café
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Turner Beep-and-Greet 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Chair Exercise with Hiedy
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 2 p.m. Tour of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Bordeaux Beep-and-Greet 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly 2 p.m. Trivia with Lorie
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Music with Beth
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Cooking Vegan with Vickee
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10 a.m. Gardening with Melvin 10 a.m. Knowles Beep-and-Greet 1 p.m. All of Us Online Cafe
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9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Madison Station Beep-and-Greet 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 10 a.m. College Grove Beep-andGreet 1 p.m. Chair Exercise with Hiedy
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Art Class with Kim Lane
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly 1 p.m. Cooking with Heather
9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Martin Center Beep-andGreet 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly
10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Crafting with Beth
9 a.m. Donelson Beep-and-Greet 10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Cooking Vegan with Vickee
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10 a.m. Smoothies with Lorie 1 p.m. All of Us Online Café
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Jewelry Making with Barbara Monday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Martin Center Director Barbara Hunt as she guides you through making your own jewelry at home.
The Local Hive Café Monday, Aug. 3, 11:30 a.m. and Monday, Aug. 10, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Director Connie Rigsby and her husband Master Beekeeper Greg Rigsby for the final installments of their video series on backyard beekeeping. They’ll be discussing honey harvest and hive preparations for fall and winter. Join us at The Local Hive Café for a little bee talk!
Smoothies with Lorie Monday, August 3, 1 p.m. on Facebook. FiftyForward College Grove and FiftyForward Martin Center Program Coordinator Lorie Owen shows you how to make delicious smoothies.
Gentle Yoga with Jan Cronin-Howell Tuesdays and Thursdays in August, 9 a.m. on Facebook. This 45-minute gentle yoga class is led by certified registered yoga instructor Jan Cronin-Howell. The only requirement is that you must be able to get on the ground and be able to get back up.
Tabata Strength with Lisa Maddox Tuesdays in August, 10 a.m. on Facebook. An advanced Tabata/HIIT (high intensity interval training) focusing on all body parts. The class lasts 30 minutes and is great for building up your immune system as well as increasing muscle tone. Led by FiftyForward Donelson Station Center Director Lisa Maddox.
Low Impact Aerobics with Janice Judd Wednesdays and Fridays in August, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Led by Janice Judd, this 30-minute low impact aerobics class gets your body moving to great music!. Read more on page 6 about how you could win a $25 gift card for participating in Janice’s Wednesday classes this month!
Chair Exercise with Hiedy Wednesday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Bordeaux Assistant/Driver Hiedy Jackson for chair exercises to benefit older adults.
Meditation with Kelly Lavely Thursdays in August, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Donelson Station Office and Volunteer Manager Kelly Lavely for a weekly 30-minute meditation that focuses on gratitude, connecting with yourself in mind, body-spirit, and gives you the tools to help manage the challenges and celebrations of each day. We hope you can come and be a part of this beautiful gift of self-love and expression.
Music with Beth Curtis Friday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join Donelson Station Assistant Center Director Beth Curtis for a musical medley of songs both old and new. Sing along, smile, and remember that requests are accepted!
Gardening with Melvin Mondays, Aug. 10, 17, and 24, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Director Melvin D. Fowler as he shares tips and ideas for gardening. • Monday, August 10: Patio Gardening • Monday, August 17: Small Back Yard Gardens • Monday, August 24: Planting Summer Flowers
Tour of Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2 p.m. on Facebook. Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary is a haven for hundreds of senior dogs in Tennessee. Join us on a walking tour through the sanctuary to learn about their mission and meet some of their adorable dogs!
Live Trivia with Lorie Thursday, Aug. 13, 2 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward College Grove and FiftyForward Martin Center Program Coordinator Lorie Owen for a fun, live game of trivia. Keep track of your answers! Lorie will go over them at the end and we can tally points to see who is the winner!
Cooking Vegan with Vickee Fridays, Aug. 14 and 28, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Fresh Meals Coordinator and Certified Health Coach Vickee Schoffner as she whips up delicious vegan treats. Using high-quality, good-for-you ingredients, these treats are both nutritious and delicious! Continued on next page 3
Virtual programming All of Us Online Café Mondays, Aug. 17 and 31, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward All of Us Project Director Kelsey Mahaffey for special virtual editions of the All of Us Cafes. •Monday, August 17: All of Us Peer Ambassador Vera Coleman shares her personal story on why she joined the All of Us Research Program. This month we are excited to continue an All of Us Online Café in partnership with Vanderbilt University. We hope you join us for these valuable opportunities to learn more about relevant topics in our current environment including vaccine research and work to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. •Monday, August 31: Q&A with Vanderbilt HIV Vaccine Trials Unit
Cooking with Heather McNeese Thursday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Lead Program Manager Madison Heather McNeese as she shares simple and delicious treats from her kitchen.
Crafting with Beth Curtis Friday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Donelson Station Assistant Center Director Beth Curtis and learn how to make crafts with simple materials everyone has around the house.
Walking with Georgina Monday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Let's take a hike! Explore some of Nashville's best scenic nature walks from the comfort of your own home ... or put on your walking shoes and try one out!
Art Class with Kim Lane Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join fine artist and art educator Kim Lane for a watercolor project painting flowers picked from her own back yard. Materials required: basic watercolor set, watercolor paper, paper towel, brushes, and water.
Read our Blog! Did you know that FiftyForward has a blog page on our website? We feature stories about timely events, interesting people and events, health and wellness, hobbies, technology, and self-care. Take a look: https://fiftyforward.org/blog/
Hot off the press! Check out our newest edition of Forward Focus! This special summer/fall edition features articles on technology to keep you connected.
Inside this issue: • • •
Apps for online shopping Money saving tips Internet safety tips
Did you know you can read this online on our website anytime? Visit: https://fiftyforward.org/newsroom/ forward-focus/ 4
Outdoor programming FiftyForward August Beep-and-Greet Schedule This month each of our centers will again host a special “drive-thru” event where we encourage you to stop by our centers and drive around our parking lot as staff members greet you and say hello! We look forward to these events as a continued way to check in with you and to say hello from a safe distance. Feel free to check out any or all of the “drive-thru” events below: • • • • • • •
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward Bordeaux: Thursday, Aug. 13, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward Knowles: Monday, Aug. 17, 10-11 a.m. FiftyForward Madison Station: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward College Grove: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10-11 a.m. FiftyForward Martin Center: Thursday, Aug. 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward Donelson Station: Friday, Aug. 28, 9-10 a.m.
FiftyForward Front Yard Chats Continue This Month Would you like a little extra face (mask) time to visit with FiftyForward center staff? Sign up for a FiftyForward Front Yard Chat, where center staff come to you! We’ll bring our lawn chairs and masks, and visit with you outside of your home or housing community. Members can call their FiftyForward center for more information and to sign up for a timeslot today!
FiftyForward Facility Assistant Hiedy Jackson chats with Cindy Lynn and Tony, Cindy's son, on a recent Front Yard Chat.
FiftyForward Bordeaux: 615-248-2272 FiftyForward College Grove: 615-368-7093 FiftyForward Donelson Station: 615-883-8375 FiftyForward Knowles Center: 615-743-3433 FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center: 615-622-3040 FiftyForward Madison Station: 615-860-7180 FiftyForward Martin Center: 615-376-0102
FiftyForward members Larry and Nancy McDougal visit with FiftyForward Lead Program Manager Heather McNeese.
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Support Groups, Activities & More LGBT Peer Support Group As we continue to support and champion all of our members, we are excited to announce that FiftyForward is launching an LGBT support group and we encourage anyone who is interested to join us! The purpose of the group is to socialize, receive encouragement, share ideas, and develop a sense of community. These group meetings will be held on Zoom. If you would like to join this group, have questions, and/or need more information, please contact Ashley Hunter by e-mail or phone; ahunter@fiftyforward.org, 615-743-3417.
FiftyForward Activity Bingo! In this month’s newsletter you’ll see a Bingo card on page 8, filled with activities that promote mental, physical and social wellness during this time that we are at home. We encourage you to complete as many activities on the Bingo card as possible and place a check mark on each activity box you complete. You only need one “Bingo” to receive a prize!
We will distribute printed copies of the Bingo card at each of our August Beep-and-Greet events, or you can choose to print the card at home. In order to receive a prize, you can return your completed Bingo card in one of two ways: Mail your completed Bingo card (make sure your name is printed on the card so we know to whom it belongs) to your home center by Monday, September 14. •
Drop off your Bingo card at your center’s September Beep-andGreet event. Those event dates will be included in the September newsletter! •
Participating in Virtual Programming Could Win You a $25 Gift Card! Your participation in FiftyForward virtual programming is important to us, and this month you could even win a $25 gift card! Starting Wednesday, August 5, if you comment or like Janice Judd’s weekly Wednesday Low-Impact Aerobics class on Facebook at 10 a.m., your name will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card. The winner will be drawn live on Facebook each Friday after Janice’s class and FiftyForward will also contact the winner directly. You must comment or like Janice’s class every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. to be entered into the drawing for that week, and each member can only win one gift card per month. Winners will be contacted upon selection. Special thank you to Curtis Financial for sponsoring these gift card giveaways this month! 6
RESOURCES For those who need resources, here are a number of ways to get assistance. FiftyForward Resources FiftyForward Supportive Care Services: • •
Connection to resources and essential services for older adults in Davidson and Williamson counties. Resource Line: 615-743-3416
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Support for older adults in Davidson County who have been victims of crime Phone: 615-743-3417
Metro Nashville Behavioral Health & Wellness: • Crisis Support Center Phone: 615-244-7444 • Crisis Unit Phone: 615-726-0125 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Middle Tennessee: • Website: https://namitn.org/ • Helpline: 1-800-467-3589 YWCA Nashville Domestic Violence Crisis and Support: • Support Phone & Text Line: 615-983-5170 • Website: https://www.ywcanashville.com/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): • Website: https://www.cdc.gov/ • Phone: 1-800-232-4636 Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County Tennessee • Nashville COVID-19 Response: https://www.asafenashville.org/ Tennessee Department of Health • Exhibiting possible symptoms of the coronavirus or concerned about exposure to the virus, follow the public health advice and contact your health care provider for guidance. Unable to reach your medical provider, you can call: • Tennessee Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline: 1-877-857-2945 • Available daily, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., CDT • For more info, visit the website: https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/ncov.html Williamson County Office of Public Safety • http://tn-williamsoncountyops.civicplus.com/266/ Coronavirus-Disease
Crisis intervention hotline for older adults The Institute on Aging is a not-forprofit agency based in the Bay area of California that offers several supportive services for older adults including community –based programs such as integrated behavioral health services, home care/support services, and a Friendship Line. This 24-hour tollfree Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. While there are other organizations that provide a caring ear for those contemplating suicide, this crisis prevention line is the only program nationwide that reaches out to lonely, depressed, isolated, frail and/or suicidal older adults. The number for this service is 800-971-0016 and it is staffed by trained volunteers. 7
FiftyForward August Activity
Read a new Walk on one of book Nashville’s Greenways
Try a new recipe
Attend a FiftyForward Beep-andGreet
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Work on a puzzle
Practice 15 minutes of meditation
Play a board game
Support a local business
Dance in your living room
Clean out your refrigerator or a closet
Use Zoom
Thank an essential worker
Learn something Connect with new from a an old friend FiftyForward or relative Virtual Program
Complete a DIY project
Spend 30 minutes outside
Visit a museum Drink 6 Shop at an or cultural glasses of open air center virtually water in a day market
Participate in 2 FiftyForward Virtual Programming Exercise classes
Start a new hobby Send a note to a friend or family member Try a new takeout spot
Start a gratitude journal
While only one Bingo is required for a prize, we encourage you to complete as many squares as possible! To claim your Bingo prize, you may 1) mail your Bingo sheet to your FiftyForward home center by Monday, September 14 or 2) bring your Bingo sheet to your center’s September Beep-and-Greet event (dates will be announced in the September newsletter). Remember to print your name on your Bingo card! 8