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May the new year bring you JOY As 2020 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to wish you all a joyous holiday season. We hope you can find just that – joy – in a year where it might have felt lost at times. Our members, and the joy they bring into our lives daily, continue to fuel us in our mission of serving older adults. We are thankful for YOU! 2020 was a year with a lot of uncertainty, and a year where quickly adapting to change and embracing a new normal were paramount. We are proud and grateful that as an agency, during this COVID period, we were able to: • Provide nearly 17,000 meals, over 1,200 bags of shelfstable groceries and approximately to 1,340 Second Harvest food boxes; • Make more than 14,750 wellness calls to members; • Offer more than 375 virtual programs; • Visit more than 100 members through Front Yard Chats; • Welcome and say hello to more than 2,000 members at our center Beep-and-Greet events. The value and importance of social interaction and staying connected with peers is apparent now more than ever. We hope you continue to take advantage of what your FiftyForward membership offers and all the ways we bring members together both in-person and virtually. As we look at the year ahead, we also hope you’ll encourage others who aspire to lead more fulfilling lives through innovative programs and services to join us, too! The many benefits of a FiftyForward membership moving forward include: • Access to in-person and virtual programs, groups, and events at our centers; • Access to Supportive Care programs such as Victory Over Crime, and a Care Management team, who can assist with day-to-day obstacles including limited resources (social

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and financial), functional limitations, and isolation; Connection to meals and grocery assistance through FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels.

And coming in January 2021 – a new online membership portal! We’ll divulge all the information you need to know about this new membership portal in our January newsletter, but here’s a sneak peek at some offerings it will include: • Membership management (you’ll be able to renew your membership and sign up online); • A video library where you can watch FiftyForward programs and classes at your convenience, in areas including: fitness, health & wellness, arts & crafts, lifelong learning, resources, and entertainment; • Event and program registration online; • An easy-to-read calendar of events and programs across all centers; • An opt-in private membership directory so you can easily connect with other FiftyForward members; • And more! We are excited to unveil this new membership portal next month, so until then, our wish for you is that you find hope, love, and joy in this holiday season. We look forward to celebrating and welcoming a new year with all of you in 2021!

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December 2020 VIRTUAL Program Calendar Join us on Zoom and our FiftyForward Facebook pages for innovative virtual classes and new online experiences! Programs on Zoom are denoted in GREEN. Medicare presentations on Zoom or Webex are denoted in BLUE. To register for Zoom programs or Medicare presentations, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org or call your home center.

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1 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan

2 3 10 a.m. Low9 a.m. Gentle Impact Aerobics with Yoga with Jan Janice 2 p.m. Music with 2 p.m. Beth

4 5 10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice

9 10 10 a.m. Low9 a.m. Gentle Impact Aerobics with Yoga with Jan Janice 1 p.m. NPL and All of Us Be Well Café

11 12 10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice

11 a.m. Humana

Medicare Presentation

10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Presentation

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11 a.m. Bluebird Café performance

1 p.m. Elder Abuse & Caregiver Support 6

8 7 1 p.m. Cooking 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan Vegan with Vickee 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa 1 p.m. Alive Hospice Hope for the Holidays

14 11 a.m. RV Adventures with the Rigsbys 1 p.m. All of Us Online Café

15 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata with Lisa

6 p.m. NHMA and All of Us Fireside Chat 16 17 10 a.m. Low9 a.m. Gentle Impact Aerobics with Yoga with Jan Janice 1 p.m. Reminisce 12 p.m. Chat & Chew with Melvin

18 19 10 a.m. LowImpact Aerobics with Janice 10:30 a.m. History Group

1 p.m. The Match Game 22

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28 29 1 p.m. Crafting 9 a.m. Gentle with Beth Yoga with Jan

30 31 10 a.m. Low9 a.m. Gentle Impact Aerobics with Yoga with Jan Janice 1 p.m. Cooking Vegan with Vickee

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Gentle Yoga with Jan Cronin-Howell Tuesdays and Thursdays in December, 9 a.m. on Facebook. This 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, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 10 a.m. on Zoom. An advanced high-intensity interval training focusing on all body parts and great for building up your immune system as well as increasing muscle tone. Led by FiftyForward Donelson Station Center Director Lisa Maddox. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.

It Takes a Village: Elder Abuse & Caregiver Support Virtual Event Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1 p.m. on Zoom. It is

EVERYONE’S responsibility to prevent and report elder abuse. Please join FiftyForward Victory Over Crime, Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee & Metro Nashville Police Department to discuss the social issue of elder abuse and prevention strategies for older adults and caregivers. This virtual presentation covers common signs of elder abuse; the different ways abuse presents; reasons why abuse often goes unreported; ways that we can all work together to promote prevention; and resources that are available to support older adults and caregivers to facilitate elder abuse prevention. Please click here to register for the presentation: https://zoom.us/ meeting/register/tJUtc-yrpzsuH9AsEbeysaGiQhFy0Y-cKIr7

Low Impact Aerobics with Janice Judd Wednesdays and Fridays in December, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Led by Janice Judd, this 30-minute low impact aerobics class gets your body moving to great music!

Music with Beth Curtis Thursday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. on Facebook. Join Donelson Station Assistant Center Director, Beth Curtis, for a musical medley of songs both old and new. Sing along, enjoy, and remember that requests are accepted!

Bluebird Café Performance Friday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. Join the Bluebird Café for a virtual performance with songwriter Karen Staley. To receive the private viewing link for this, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org.

Cooking Vegan with Vickee Monday, Dec. 7 and Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Fresh Meals Coordinator and Certified Health Coach Vickee Schoffner as she whips up delicious vegan treats. She’ll share a spicy picante chickpea wrap on Dec. 7, and a homemade veggie pizza recipe on Dec. 30.

Alive Hospice Hope for the Holidays Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. on Zoom. Alive Hospice understands that the holiday season can be difficult when you have experienced the loss of someone in your life. Please join us for a one-hour seminar where a grief counselor will help you plan for and navigate the upcoming holiday season. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.

FiftyForward All of Us Research Program December Offerings: •

“Be Well Café” with the Nashville Public Library and FiftyForward All of Us Research Program - Thursday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. on Zoom. Discussion will be centered around the topic of racism in healthcare. Pre-register here: https://zoom.us/ meeting/register/tJIscOutqTgsE9LskWDSTb637c-Zck9RVGKk

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National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Fireside Chat Series - Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for this NHMA Fireside Chat Series featuring FiftyForward Chief Program Officer Gretchen Funk and All of Us Peer Ambassador Vera Coleman discussing older adults and the All of Us Research Program.

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All of Us Online Café - Monday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Our featured topic is Alzheimer's: Prevention & Awareness and includes special guests from Rush University Medical Center.

RV Adventures with the Rigsbys Monday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward J. L. Turner Director Connie Rigsby and her husband Greg as they explore a new RV Campground each month. Greg and Connie will discuss the amenities at each campground and explore the surrounding area for fun things to do. Continued on next page 3

Virtual Programming, Medicare Open Enrollment, and Front Yard Chats Chat & Chew with Melvin Fowler Wednesday, Dec. 16, 12 p.m. on Zoom. Grab a snack and join FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Director Melvin Fowler for a fun, social get-together over Zoom as we meet and catch up with our fellow FiftyForward friends! We’ll share what we’ve been up to and look forward to light conversation with each other. You do not need video capability to join! To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.

Virtual Game: The Match Game Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1 p.m. on Zoom. Sponsored by Main Street Assisted Living and Belvedere Commons, join us for a FUN virtual edition of The Match Game! There are lots of great FREE prizes you can win, like gift cards and more. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.

Reminisce Thursday, Dec. 17, 1 p.m. on Zoom. Go back in time with FiftyForward member Nancy McDougal. This group celebrates the good times with fun, engaging stories about what we loved in the past and how it shapes our lives today. You can join via video on your device or if you do not have video capability, then you can join by calling in on the conference call feature. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.

History Group Friday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Join the Bellevue History group as we discover Tennessee history. Guest speakers will bring our state’s history to life. To register for this class, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org for the Zoom meeting information.

Crafting with Beth Curtis Monday, Dec. 28, 1 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Donelson Station Assistant Center Director Beth Curtis as she teaches you how to make a simple craft.

Medicare Open Enrollment Educational Presentations Added in December! LAST CALL for Medicare open enrollment, which closes December 7! If you are new to Medicare, looking to change plans, or just have general questions, Humana and UnitedHealthcare will each be offering one final educational presentation in December. You do not need to have video capability to join these - you can simply dial-in from your phone. These educational presentations allow you to have your questions answered from the safety and comfort of your home. Following each session, you will have the opportunity to set up one-on-one appointments with each representative if you choose to do so. We hope you are able to join these presentations and find them helpful and informative as you navigate the entire open enrollment process! To sign up for the sessions below, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org or call your home center for more information.

Tuesday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.

FiftyForward Front Yard Chats

FiftyForward College Grove: 615-368-7093

If you would like to visit outside with a FiftyForward staff member before it gets too chilly, don’t forget to schedule a Front Yard Chat! We’ll bring our lawn chairs and masks, and visit with you outside of your home or housing community. Call your center if you would like to sign up!

FiftyForward Donelson Station: 615-883-8375

FiftyForward Bordeaux: 615-248-2272

FiftyForward Martin Center: 615-376-0102

FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center: 615-622-3040 FiftyForward Knowles Center: 615-743-3433 FiftyForward Madison Station: 615-860-7180

December 2020 OUTDOOR Program Calendar Our centers are offering outdoor programs during the first two weeks of December! Please carefully read page 6 to learn more about each event. The center hosting the event is listed on the calendar after the event name. You MUST register in advance if you wish to participate in any of the programs that are not Beep-and-Greets. To register, please email ecurtis@fiftyforward.org or call your home center. We follow CDC safety guidelines.

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7 10 a.m. Holiday Music Jam/ Knowles

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3 10 a.m. Low-Impact Aerobics/Donelson Station 11:30 a.m. Bingo/ Bordeaux 1 p.m. Bingo/Bordeaux 1 p.m. Bingo/Martin Center 1 p.m. SilverSneakers Classic/Madison Station 2 p.m. Gentle Yoga Stretch/Madison Station 2:30 p.m. Bingo/ Bordeaux 2:30 p.m. Bingo/ Martin Center

4 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing/Turner Center

11:30 a.m. Art & Knitting/Martin Center

8 9:30 a.m. Turner Center Beep-andGreet

9 10 a.m. SilverSneakers Classic/Madison Station

10 9:30 a.m. Bordeaux Beep-andGreet 10 a.m. Strength Training/Donelson 11:15 a.m. Station SilverSneakers Yoga 11 a.m. Holiday Stretch/Madison Circle of Hope/ Station Donelson Station 1 p.m. Holiday Circle of Hope/Donelson Station 1 p.m. Holiday Reminisce and Craft/ Knowles

11 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing/Turner Center 11 a.m. Holiday Music Performance/ Madison Station 11:30 a.m. Art & Knitting/Martin Center 12 p.m. Holiday Music Performance/ Madison Station

11:30 a.m. Holiday Music Jam/Knowles 1 p.m. Aerobics Class/Martin Center 1 p.m. Bingo/ College Grove

14 10 a.m. Knowles/ADS Beep-and-Greet

15 9:30 a.m. Madison Station Beep-and-Greet

16 11 a.m. College Grove Beep-andGreet

17 11 a.m. Martin Center Beep-andGreet

18 19 11 a.m. Donelson Beep-and-Greet

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Outdoor programming All of the events below require members to sign up in advance. Due to recent guidelines, ALL CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 8 MEMBERS. Because of this, some programs are offered multiple times to accommodate more members. To register, please email ecurtis@fiiftyforward.org or call your home center. Once registered you will receive detailed information about FiftyForward’s safety protocols. This information includes our mask policy, screening procedures, and contact tracing waiver. BORDEAUX Bingo Thursday, Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

COLLEGE GROVE Bingo Monday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m.

DONELSON STATION Low-Impact Aerobics Thursday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. Join Janice Judd for a low-impact class set to great music! Strength Training Thursday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. This class will focus on an upper body workout, non-aerobic, mostly using dumbbells. Holiday Circle of Hope Thursday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join us for a socially-distanced holiday candlelight gathering around outdoor fire pits. We’ll have cocoa and carols with Kelly and Beth as we celebrate the holiday season.

J. L. TURNER CENTER Line Dancing Friday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 11, 10:30

KNOWLES CENTER Holiday Music Jam Monday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Join us for holiday fun! Come and listen to festive carols performed by FiftyForward's own Beth Curtis. We’ll also play some Reindeer games and more. Oh what fun! Holiday Reminsice & Crafting Thursday, Dec. 10, 1 p.m. Bring a festive hot drink and join us as we discuss holidays past! What is your favorite holiday recipe? Have you been on any fun trips over the holidays? We want to know! Please join us for a joyous afternoon as we reflect on the most wonderful time of the year!

MADISON STATION SilverSneakers Classic Thursday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. A 40-minute low impact class. Gentle Yoga Stretch Thursday, Dec. 3, 2 p.m. A 40-minute class with chairs led by Lisa Cotton. SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch Wednesday, Dec. 9, 11:15 a.m. A 40-minute class with chairs led by Kathleen Phillips. Holiday Music Performance Friday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Join singer/songwriter Scott Barrier for a fun round of holiday carols. We’ll have cocoa to distribute as we fa-la-lala-la together.

MARTIN CENTER Bingo Thursday, Dec. 3, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Art & Knitting Fridays, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m. Bring your own supplies and join these groups outside! Aerobics Class Monday, Dec. 7, 1 p.m. Cost is $5 exact cash, change, or check. Led by Jenny Zaves - bring your own yoga mat and chair if you have them; if not will provide a few for those who need them.

a.m. Join us for line dancing led by Bonnie Wood.

FiftyForward December Beep-and-Greet schedule This month each of our centers will host a “Winter Wonderland” drivethrough event where we encourage you to stop by our centers and drive around our parking lot as staff members greet you and say hello! In lieu of a meal this month, we will have special holiday treats to hand out to our members! Feel free to check out any or all of the Beep-and-Greets below: • • • • • • •

FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward Bordeaux: Thursday, Dec. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward Knowles/ADS: Monday, Dec. 14, 10-11 a.m. FiftyForward Madison Station: Tuesday, Dec. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. FiftyForward College Grove: Wednesday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. FiftyForward Martin Center: Thursday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. FiftyForward Donelson Station: Friday, Dec. 18, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 6

FiftyForward Offerings LGBT Peer Support Group Did you know that FiftyForward has an LGBT support group? The purpose of the group is to socialize, receive encouragement, share ideas, and develop a sense of community. The group meetings are held on Zoom once a month. If you would like to join this group, have questions, and/ or need more information, please contact Ashley Hunter at 615-743-3417.

FiftyForward has a lot to offer online at www.FiftyForward.org FiftyForward Exchange FiftyForward Donelson Station Center Director Lisa Maddox sits down with center member Lorna Young who discusses how COVID19 has impacted older adults in our community. View it here: https:// fiftyforward.org/videos/ #exchange

Center Member/ Client Virtual Support Groups Are you looking for a virtual space to engage with other older adults, share and navigate similar experiences, offer and receive encouragement, or share and get connected to resources? If so, you may be eligible to join our new center member/client virtual support group. Group meetings will begin in January 2021. Groups will meet twice a month over the course of three months. If you would like to join this group, have questions, and/or need more information, please contact Kristen Maloney at 615-743-3436.

Check out FiftyForward’s podcast “Squeeze the Day!” Be sure to catch FiftyForward’s new podcast, “Squeeze the Day,” celebrating the remarkable achievements of older adults in our community. In our second podcast, FiftyForward Communications Director and podcast host, Susan Sizemore, interviews 94-year-old Lillian Schklar, one of the original “Atomic Girls” and a lifetime volunteer. Schklar was honored in 2017 with the Hands On Nashville Mary Catherine Strobel Award for her years of work as a FiftyForward AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer serving as a Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) tutor. Give it a listen here: https:// fiftyforward.org/podcasts/lillian-schklar-an-atomic-girlmakes-good-as-a-volunteer/

Read Forward Focus online!

Read our Blog!

Check out our newest edition of Forward Focus to be out on the news stands in December. This edition is all about staying sane and safe during COVID-19. https://fiftyforward.org/newsroom/ forward-focus/

Did you know FiftyForward has a blog that is featured on our website? We feature stories about timely events, interesting people, health and wellness, hobbies, technology, and self-care. Take a look: https://fiftyforward.org/blog/

RESOURCES Join Comcast on Thursday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m., for a Digital Equity Summit focused on telehealth and older adults in Tennessee. The pandemic has exacerbated issues for older adults including access to health care, social isolation, and engaging in the digital economy. Through a series of interviews, discussions, and features focused on policy, technology, and service delivery innovations, we explore the opportunities to provide better health outcomes and quality of life for older adults through digital solutions. TO RSVP, please click here: http:// internetessentialsimpactbsr.splashthat.com/ Information on how to view the Summit will be distributed via email to registered guests prior to December 10.

RESOURCES FiftyForward Resources FiftyForward Supportive Care Services: • •

Connection to resources and essential services for older adults in Davidson and Williamson counties FiftyForward Resource Line: 615-743-3416

FiftyForward Victory Over Crime: • Support for older adults in Davidson County who have been victims of crime Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): • Website: https://www.cdc.gov/ • Phone: 1-800-232-4636 Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson Co. TN • 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. • If you are unable to reach your medical provider, you can call the 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/

Reporting Elder Abuse in Tennessee Abuse of older and vulnerable adults is against the law, and Tennessee is a "mandatory reporting" state. Most incidents of elder abuse, however, sadly go unreported. For every case of elder abuse reported to the authorities, an estimated 24 cases go unreported. If you see abuse or suspect that an adult is being abused, neglected, or exploited, you must report it. If the abuse is a lifethreatening emergency, call 911. Otherwise, call Adult Protective Services toll free at 1-888-277-8366 or contact your local law enforcement agency. You can also report online at https://reportadultabuse.dhs.tn.gov/. If the abuse is occurring in a long-term care facility, call the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-877-236-0013.

FiftyForward Victory Over Crime provides free support services to those 50+ who live in Davidson County and have been the victim of abuse, exploitation or another crime. If you have been affected by crime and need assistance, call FiftyForward Victory Over Crime at 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/

Do you help take care of an adult with chronic conditions? If so, you are not alone. Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or an intermittent basis. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Classes consist of six, 90-minute sessions held once a week on Zoom. Two experienced leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life. FiftyForward is excited to support the family caregivers in our community and sponsor the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class on Zoom in early 2021. We would love to hear from you if are interested in participating or would like more information. Please complete the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7HSFFS or contact Courtney Robinson at crobinson@fiftyforward.org to sign up or receive more information.