Centered & Connected FiftyForward Newsletter, January 2021

January 2022

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Bordeaux | College Grove | Donelson Station | J. L. Turner Center | Knowles | Madison Station | Martin Center Connect with us!

Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Centers & Offices closed for MLK Day Monday, January 17

We are looking forward to spending 2022 with all of you!

FiftyForward supports, champions, and enhances life for those 50 and older.

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COVID-19 Information & Safety Practices Update: We have all heard about the rise in COVID transmission rates related to the rapidly spreading Omicron coronavirus variant.

location must wear a mask and keep their mask on at all times. Masks must also be worn at all times in FiftyForward vehicles.

You can find up-to-date information about Omicron here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html

Important note: We are all very tired of COVID. We commit to reviewing our masking protocol in early January to determine how best to move forward since we now know that COVID and new variants will be with us for the foreseeable future. We will be taking your input into account to determine the best way forward as we examine how to balance our important need to be together and freely participate in activities with FiftyForward’s responsibility to create safe environments for everyone. We join you all in hoping to return to more flexible masking rules soon.

Based on these rising levels of COVID transmission, it is important to: 1) Be vaccinated and receive a vaccine booster to increase levels of protection.

2) Wear effective masks or even double mask.

Here is a helpful video about how to double mask: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=oeS4W1Aon_s 3) Practice good hand hygiene, social distance, and get tested and stay home if you are ill.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Updated Masking Guidelines at FiftyForward Based on increased COVID-19 transmission, in order to do our part to keep each other and our community safer, everyone entering a FiftyForward

COVID-19 RESOURCES Vaccines: Everyone age 5 and older is now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone age 16 and older is eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot. COVID19 testing, vaccines and boosters are available at many area pharmacy locations and at area clinics.

Here is a link to Medline Plus which provides various helpful resources to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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/ Coronavirus-Disease

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January Virtual Programming Denotes Zoom meeting

Denotes member-led program

To participate and connect to any of these virtual programs below, please sign up in advance via the Membership Portal to receive Zoom links and additional information. The hosting center is listed to the right of the program name (if program is on Zoom).

Armchair Travel (College Grove) Monday, Jan. 24, 1 p.m. Get those passports ready! Come travel the world with your friends, all from the comfort of the College Grove center. Call the center if you would like to watch from home. This month we will travel to China!

Writers Group (Knowles) Mondays in January (no group on Jan. 17), 1 p.m. on Zoom.

Join the FiftyForward Knowles Writers group, a meeting where writers share their memoirs. This is a great way to travel down memory lane and connect with fellow FiftyForward members.

Walgreens Health Talk (Madison Station) Thursday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. on Zoom. Join pharmacists from our local Madison Walgreens to discuss relevant health-related topics.

Armchair Travel (Martin Center) Monday, Jan. 10, 2 p.m. Get those passports ready!

Come travel the world with your friends, all from the comfort of the Martin Center. Call the center if you would like to watch from home. This month we will travel to the Caribbean!

Chat & Chew (Bordeaux) Thursday, Jan. 27, 12 p.m. on Zoom.

Join Bordeaux Center Director, Melvin Fowler, for a current events discussion.

Bible Study (Donelson Station) Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. on conference line The Bible Study group will be meeting through a conference line. Please sign up through the portal to receive an email with the login information.

New Additions to the Membership Portal Video Library Did you know that access to the Membership Portal includes a video library filled with programs including Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning, Entertainment, and Resources? We hope you check out these programs newly-added to our video library this month: •

Georgina’s Best Bakes: Victoria Sponge: https://youtu.be/bmWQvMmfU3U

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Cheese-Making Presented by Gordon Taylor: https://youtu.be/9lHgtY0dgfE

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Armchair Travel to New Orleans: https://youtu.be/QLp_jrisjm8

You can access these programs by logging into your account here: https://fiftyforward.org/ member/#myaccount

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January Center Day Trips JANUARY CENTER DAY TRIPS SCHEDULE If you are interested in participating in any of these center day trips or would like more information, please call the hosting center, sign up in the Membership Portal, or refer to each center’s calendar.

The Elegance of Royal Fashion - Martin Center Wednesday, Jan. 5, 10:15 a.m., Cost: $25 The Elegance of Royal Fashion - Donelson Station Wednesday, Jan. 5, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $25 + lunch

Grocery Shopping at Walmart - Bordeaux Friday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m., Cost: Free Line Dancing at the Wildhorse - Turner Center Friday, Jan. 7, 12 p.m., Cost: $10 Bluebird Café Senior Show - Madison Station Monday, Jan. 10, 9 a.m., Cost: $5 LunchBunch at The Nolensville Feed Mill Donelson Station Tuesday, Jan. 11, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $10

National Museum of African American Music Donelson Station Wednesday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m., Cost: $10 transportation + $18.75 admission at door + lunch cost Shopping at Vinterest and Music Valley Village and Lunch at Cracker Barrel - Turner Center Thursday, Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch Shopping at Vinterest and Music Valley Village and Lunch at Cracker Barrel - Madison Station Thursday, Jan. 20, 9:45 a.m., Cost: $5 + lunch Historic Nolensville School Museum & Lunch College Grove Thursday, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $5 + lunch Supper Club - Donelson Station Thursday, Jan. 20, 5 p.m., Cost: $10 + dinner Mural Tour of Nashville - Donelson Station Monday, January 24, 1 p.m., Cost: $10

Walk with a Doc and All of Us Research Program at Centennial Park - Bordeaux Wednesday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m., Cost: Free

Circle Players Present: Nunsense A-Men! - Madison Station Sunday, Jan. 30, 2:15 p.m., Cost: $15

Walk with a Doc and All of Us Research Program at Centennial Park - Knowles Wednesday, Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m., Cost: Free

Mystery Lunch - Donelson Station Monday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch cost

Eating Excursion - College Grove Friday, Jan. 14, 11:30 a.m., Cost: $5 + lunch Tasty Tuesday at Madison Station - Martin Center Tuesday, Jan. 18, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $15

FiftyForward Trip Guidelines: All members and drivers must wear masks while inside FiftyForward vehicles, whether you are vaccinated or not. Mask and safety guidelines required by each trip destination must be followed accordingly. FiftyForward encourages mask wearing in crowded, indoor areas.

Join your FiftyForward friends to explore and travel!

FiftyForward has partnered with Premier World Discovery and See America Tours to offer travel opportunities for our members. There are numerous air and motorcoach trips that are being planned for 2022.

If you are interested in learning more, 2022 Travel Preview Flyers are available at all FiftyForward Lifelong Learning Centers.

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All of Us Research Program Offerings All of Us Virtual Event for January: Aging Well with Dr. Amy Price-Neff: A New Year, A New You! Friday, Jan. 7, 1 p.m., Zoom Join FiftyForward and Dr. Price Neff from Mindstream Integrative Medicine for Aging Well: A New Year, A New You. Start your year off right with these “Top Ten” lifestyle changes!

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88583142936 Watch Live on Facebook: Facebook page

All of Us In-Person Events This Month!

Join us for the next Walk with a Doc at Centennial Park on January 12 at 11 a.m.!

NEW! Walk with a Doc Nashville Chapter: Walking in a Winter Wonderland!

The FiftyForward All of Us team has had a blast so far with our new chapter of Walk with a Doc with Dr. Amy Price Neff. One of Dr. Neff’s favorite times to walk is during winter, so we will be meeting even when it’s cold (though not during ice and snow)— please bundle up! These one-hour walks meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Centennial Park Events Shelter. Dr. Price Neff begins each walk with a 5-minute “health talk,” then we all walk around Centennial Park together. The trail is a flat, 1.2 mile loop. Our next walk will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 11 a.m. No RSVP required!

Program in the New Year!

Come visit us to learn more about the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health. This exciting program seeks to enroll 1,000,000 diverse people living in the U.S. in order to improve the health of future generations. Come find The Centennial Park Events Shelter & parking lot are out how you can join by visiting us in the All of Us Calocated on the Park Plaza side of the park and houses fé! Once a month, trained staff will visit each center ongoing events including the park's Big Band Dances. to answer questions and provide tech help for enrollLook for the Walk with a Doc signs! Please check our ment. Sign up to make a private appointment, or just Facebook page for up to date inclement weather drop by for a casual conversation. Snacks provided information. For more information about Walk with a

by FiftyForward. For more information on the All of Doc, please call (615) 743-3431.

Us Research Program, please visit our website at www.joinallofus.org/fiftyforward.

All of Us Cafés Across the Centers in December:

Knowles: Jan. 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Bordeaux: Jan. 13, 9 - 11 a.m.

Madison Station: Jan. 20, 10 a.m. - Noon

College Grove: Jan. 25, 10 a.m. - Noon

Martin Center: Jan. 19, 10 a.m. - Noon

Donelson Station: Jan. 18, 9 - 11 a.m.

J. L. Turner Center: Jan. 12, 10 a.m. - Noon 5

FiftyForward Online Offerings FiftyForward has a lot to offer; learn more at www.FiftyForward.org Check out our current Squeeze the Day podcast!

When it comes to telling one’s life story and especially for military veterans, the journey can be difficult.

FiftyForward Exchange Learn about healthy and safe nutrition practices for the holidays and throughout the year in this exchange featuring Second Harvest’s Senior Manager of Nutrition & Innovation Caroline Pullen and FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Director Melvin Fowler.

In addition, Pullen shares valuable Join us for this information on food resources in Middle month’s podcast to learn how Larry Talley, a Tennessee to help counter food instability. member of FiftyForward Bordeaux, has used life’s lemons to make lemonade. Talley, as he is called by his friends, literally shares the wildest story about a close encounter he had while serving night watch duty in Vietnam. After listening to this story, we bet you will agree that he lives true to being an icon, an inspiration, and a living miracle.

Listen to our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform, ask your smart speaker system to “play Squeeze the Day podcast” or find it here: https://fiftyforward.org/podcast/

Read our Blog!

The FiftyForward blog has given us an opportunity to share stories about older adults and to build awareness of what we do and how we serve. Blogs feature interesting themes including health and wellness, hobbies, technology, and self-care, as well as interesting people in our lives.

Find it here: https://fiftyforward.org/blog/

Watching these two interact was like watching a reunion. Seems Caroline also taught classes at our center in Bordeaux and the members even brought her gifts and a homemade blanket for her infant. That’s FiftyForward and intergenerational love, sharing, and support at its finest!

Watch FiftyForward Exchange here: https:// fiftyforward.org/videos/#exchange

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Volunteer Opportunities & 2022 Tax Aide Seeking Volunteer Drivers!

FiftyForward FLIP Tutors & PenPals

FiftyForward is seeking volunteers to drive FiftyForward vehicles for the purpose of transporting members to individual lifelong learning centers and for transporting center members on day trips in the Middle Tennessee area. Volunteer drivers have responsibility for passenger safety and coordination at the destination if the purpose of driving is a day trip.

FiftyForward Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) seeks volunteers to support students Do you enjoy reading? Working with students? This opportunity may be for you! FiftyForward Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) is looking for volunteers age 55+ to work with elementary students in area public and charter schools.

Requirements:

Benefits:

FLIP is currently offering two volunteer opportunities: Volunteer drivers are • In-person tutors are needed to work with students provided with • Completion of a background one-on-one on their reading and/or math skills. FLIP complimentary entry to check that includes a staff will provide training and materials. Volunteers attractions or events visited criminal history search and commit to tutoring 1.5 to 2 hours per week from and a meal stipend if the driving record review.

January to April. Prior to serving, volunteers are retrip includes a visit to a quired to complete an in-person interview, criminal • Completion of a training restaurant. background check and training. session that includes • The opportunity to provide • Still not ready to volunteer in-person? We’ve got familiarization with older adults with safe and you covered. Williamson County has started a Pen FiftyForward vehicles and reliable transportation to Pal program with several area schools. You can company policies while on help them enjoy life. write letters to students from the comfort of your trips. home with support provided by the Williamson • Proof of COVID-19 County AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinator. vaccination.

Volunteers for this program may reside in any location.

For More Information Contact: Robin Johnson, Director of Volunteer Engagement, For more information about in-person tutoring in Darjohnson@fiftyforward.org vidson County contact Lisa Hill at lhill@fiftyforward.org.

For Williamson County in-person tutoring or participaAARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers tion in the FLIP PenPal program, contact Jen Jackson at jjackson@fiftyforward.org.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for compassionate and •

Valid driver’s license

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friendly people to join their volunteer team. They’ll provide the training and support to help you learn new skills, and you’ll get a great feeling from helping those in need. The program is looking for individuals to provide help to taxpayers. Their volunteers come from a variety of industries and span from retirees to college students. Volunteers are needed to fill the roll of Counselor to work with taxpayers directly by filling out tax returns. If you have no previous experience, you’ll get the training you need and will also receive IRS certification. Click HERE to learn more or call 1-888-227-7669.

FLIP is part of FiftyForward’s AmeriCorps Seniors family of volunteer programs. AmeriCorps Seniors is the federal program that matches adult volunteers age 55+ with community needs. Additional support for FLIP is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the Maddox Fund, Ingram Industries and the United Way of Greater Nashville.

FiftyForward AARP Tax Aide Sites Call to schedule an appointment at one of our centers beginning Monday, January 10 FiftyForward Donelson Station 615-883-8375 FiftyForward Knowles Center 615-743-3433 FiftyForward Madison Station 615-860-7180 FiftyForward Martin Center 615-376-0102 Appointments available February through April 7

RESOURCES & Support groups FiftyForward Resources FiftyForward Supportive Care Services Did you know FiftyForward offers a variety of services to support older adults including: •

Adult Day Services

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FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels*

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Conservatorship

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Living at Home Care Management

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Care Team

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Victory Over Crime*

*Davidson County only

Do you help care for 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.

FiftyForward is offering an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, Connect to resources and essential services for improve self-confidence, better communicate your older adults in Davidson and Williamson counties, feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make by calling the FiftyForward Resource Line at 615-743-3416. tough decisions, and locate helpful resources.

Click this link to learn more: https://fiftyforward.org/supportive-care/

FiftyForward Support Groups FiftyForward has a variety of support and peer groups currently meeting. If you are interested in joining or learning more about any of the groups below, please reach out to the contact provided.

“Bold and Golden” retired men’s group: Contact Dan Surface, 615-476-6364 or dan@dansurface.me LGBTQ+ Peer Group: Contact Ashley Hunter at 615-622-4154 Center Member/Client Virtual Support Group: Contact Kristen Maloney at 615-743-3436

Classes consist of six, 90-minute sessions held once a week on Zoom. Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.

Classes will be held for six weeks in the early evening from February 2 to March 9.

Contact us at the email below to sign up for these sessions!

Or if you are unable to participate in this group, but are interested in being contacted when we offer Powerful Tool for Caregivers again, please email Kaitlyn at kparrish@fiftyforward.org.

Deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 26th.

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