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Centered & Connected Update for June 2020 FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Dear FiftyForward J. L. Turner members, We hope you are all staying safe and healthy and doing as well as possible during this time we are in. Alexandra and I certainly do miss you and look forward to when we are all able to return to FiftyForward centers safely. On a personal note, this excited Gran has some happy news to share, my third grandchild, Ms. Cora Josephine Rigsby arrived May 11 the day after Mother’s Day! We cannot be back together yet for programs inside our centers, but we certainly want to stay connected as well as we can. This month each of our centers is hosting a special Beep-and-Greet “drive-thru” event. We hope you can swing through and say hello! We will practice safe social distancing protocols, so wear your mask, take a drive through the parking lot, and give us a wave. You are welcome to join any of the drive-thru events scheduled at the centers, details in the newsletter. Our FiftyForward J. L. Turner “Beep and Greet” will be on Friday, June 19 from 10—11 a.m. We hope you will swing by for a fun FiftyForward-themed extravaganza! Come showing your FiftyForward spirit by making a sign, wearing FiftyForward attire, or donning anything purple and green. We'll have free “to-go” boxed lunches for the first 75 people who come to say hello. In other news, each spring we send out our FiftyForward Membership Survey because your feedback is very important to us. This survey provides important information for FiftyForward staff and center Advisory Councils about the ways we can best serve you. Your opinions and input mean a lot to us, and this year we updated the survey to include questions about access to technology, virtual programming, COVID concerns, re-opening, and general demographics. Our hope is that we can learn more about what we can do to support, champion, and enhance your life! You can either click on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YKNR5QD or call the center at 615-622-3040 to complete the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is June 19. We wish you all the very best and look forward to talking with you and seeing you (at a distance) soon. Take good care,

Connie Connie Rigsby Center Director

We want to hear from you! Members can either click on this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YKNR5QD or call their home center to complete the survey. The deadline to complete the survey is June 19.

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SPECIAL EDITION June 2020

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FiftyForward continues to provide essential services and we have fun doing it! Virtual Programming

Food Delivery

Since mid-March, FiftyForward has pivoted our center programming to a virtual stage in an effort to keep us all active, engaged and connected! We miss seeing all of you but hope that you are enjoying the virtual programming we have been creating for you. Join us on your centerâ€™s Facebook page to participate.

FiftyForward continues to meet the needs of older adults during this time. Staff from all centers and headquarters have shifted their responsibilities to assemble and deliver meals and food boxes, make more than 7,555 assurance calls to members and provide essential services such as care management. If you know an older adult who needs assistance, please call the resource line, 615-743-3416, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

(L-R) Victoria Shoffner, FiftyForward meals coordinator, prepares meals for delivery; Meghan Gwaltney, FiftyForward special events manager, placing meals in bags for our delivery drivers.

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June 2020 CALENDAR Join us on our FiftyForward Facebook pages for innovative virtual classes and new online experiences!

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1 10 a.m. Live Trivia with Lorie 1 p.m. All of Us Q&A Café 2 p.m. The Local Hive Café

2 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata Strength Workout with Lisa 11a.m. Arthritis 2 p.m. Smoothies

3 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 2 p.m. Georgina’s Best Bakes

4 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly 11a.m. Arthritis Foundation Seated Class

5 6 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Crafting with Beth Curtis

8 10 a.m. Live Trivia with Lorie 11:30 a.m. Quilting with Rhonda 2 p.m. The Local Hive Café

9 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata Workout with Lisa 11a.m. Arthritis Fdn Seated Class 2 p.m. Smoothies with Lorie

10 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 11:30 a.m. Art Class with Kim 2 p.m. Georgina’s Best Bakes

11 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Martin Center Beepand-Greet 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly 11a.m. Arthritis

12 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 1 p.m. Music with Beth Curtis

15 10 a.m. Live Trivia with Lorie 10:30 a.m. Bordeaux Beep-andGreet 11:30 a.m. Quilting with Rhonda 1 p.m. All of Us Q&A Cafe 2 p.m. The Local Hive Café

16 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata Workout with Lisa 11a.m. Arthritis Fdn Seated Class 2 p.m. Lindsey Hinkle Performance

17 9:30 a.m. College Grove Beep-andGreet 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 11:30 a.m. Art Class with Kim 2 p.m. Georgina’s Best Bakes

18 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly 11a.m. Arthritis Fdn Seated Class

19 20 10 a.m. Turner Center Beep-andGreet 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 11:30 a.m. Intro to Enneagram 1 p.m. Crafting with Beth Curtis

22 10 a.m. Live Trivia with Lorie 11 a.m. Knowles Beep-and-Greet 11:30 a.m. Quilting with Rhonda 1 p.m. All of Us Q&A Cafe 2 p.m. The Local Hive Café

23 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Tabata Workout with Lisa 11 a.m. Arthritis Fdn Seated Class 2 p.m. Smoothies with Lorie

24 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 11:30 a.m. AOA Movement Class with Kim 2 p.m. Georgina’s Best Bakes

25 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 10 a.m. Meditation with Kelly 11 a.m. Donelson Beep-and-Greet 11a.m. Arthritis Foundation Seated Class

26 27 10 a.m. Low impact aerobics with Janice 11:30 a.m. Cooking with Heather 1 p.m. Music with Beth Curtis

29 10 a.m. Live Trivia with Lorie 11:30 a.m. Quilting with Rhonda 2 p.m. The Local Hive Café

30 9 a.m. Gentle Yoga with Jan 9:30 a.m. Madison Station Beep-andGreet 10 a.m. Tabata Workout with Lisa 11a.m. Arthritis Fdn Seated Class 2 p.m. Smoothies with Lorie

13 9 a.m.-Noon World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Drive-Thru Shred Event

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Live Trivia with Lorie Mondays in June, 10 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward College Grove and 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!

All of Us Q & A Cafes Mondays, June 1, 15, and 22, 1 p.m on Facebook. Grab a snack and join FiftyForward’s All of Us Project Director, Kelsey Mahaffey, for special virtual editions of the All of Us Cafes. • • •

Monday, June 1: FiftyForward Bordeaux Center Director, Melvin Fowler, discusses the importance of including diversity in research. Monday, June 15: All of Us Peer Ambassador Lanet Gregory shares her personal story on why she joined the All of Us Research Program. Monday, June 22: “Taking Pride in Health: Why Research on LGBTQ Older Adults is Needed Now” with Tara McKay, Vanderbilt Assistant Professor at the Center for Medicine, Health and Society.

The Local Hive Café Mondays in June, 2 p.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center Director, Connie Rigsby,

and her husband, Master Bee Keeper Greg Rigsby, in a video series on backyard beekeeping. Join us at The Local Hive Café for a little bee talk. • • • • •

Monday, June 1: Demonstration of hive components Monday, June 8: Bee keeping equipment and apparel Monday, June 15: State regulations on bee keeping Monday, June 22: Hive inspection Monday, June 29: Honey harvesting equipment

Gentle Yoga with Jan Cronin Tuesdays and Thursdays in June, 9 a.m. on Facebook. This 30-45 minute Gentle Yoga class is led by certified registered yoga instructor, Jan Cronin. 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 June, 10 a.m. on Facebook. A 30-minute interval training workout,

where exercises are done for 10-20 seconds with brief periods of rest in between. Led by FiftyForward Donelson Station Center Director, Lisa Maddox.

Arthritis Foundation Seated Class via Zoom Tuesdays and Thursdays in June, 11 a.m. via Zoom. Led by Melissa

Owen, a certified Exercise Program Leader through the Arthritis Foundation. This Zoom class is for all levels and participants only need a chair. This is an Evidence Based Program that is proven to improve endurance, balance, strength and flexibility. To access the class, go to this link and fill in the appropriate code below based on the day: https://zoom.us/join • Zoom code for Tuesday classes: 721-2620-1280 • Zoom code for Thursday classes: 793-3962-4793

Smoothies with Lorie Tuesdays, June 2, June 9, June 23, June 30 at 2 p.m. on Facebook. FiftyForward College Grove and Martin Center Program Coordinator, Lorie Owen, shows you how to make delicious smoothies!

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

Georgina’s Best Bakes Wednesdays in June, 2 p.m. on Facebook. Join RSVP/FiftyForward Fresh Volunteer Coordinator

Georgina Dench as she shows you how to make some delicious bakes – from snacks and quick breads to traditional British desserts – there is something for everyone to enjoy! Spending time in the kitchen and whipping up a yummy treat is a great way to unwind during this stressful time. • June 3: Zucchini Bread • June 10: Traditional English Trifle • June 17: Yorkshire Puddings • June 24: Lemon Cheesecake Bars 4

Virtual programming Meditation with Kelly Lavely Thursdays in June, 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 mindbody-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.

Crafting with Beth Curtis Friday, June 5, 1 p.m. and Friday, June 19, 1p.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! • Friday, June 5: Paper Lanterns. Materials required: Glue, scissors or an X-acto knife, pencil, dark colored markers, and a sheet of paper. • Friday, June 19: Origami/Paper Pen Holder. Materials required: 7 sheets of paper (option to use colored paper), pencil, glue, and scissors.

Quilting with Rhonda Mondays June 8, 15, 22, and 29, 11:30 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward College Grove Program Associate, Rhonda Rose, for a four-part introductory quilting series. • • • •

June 8: Rhonda shares some of the quilting projects she has completed and introduces some familiar quilt patterns, including the block to be demonstrated in the June 29 class. June 15: See a tour of Rhonda’s studio and how she organizes her fabrics and tools. Included will be fabrics used in the block demonstrated in the June 29 class. June 22: Rhonda shows several tools of the trade and how to use them, including tools that will be used for the demonstration of a simple 4-patch block in the June 29 class. June 29: Watch Rhonda demonstrate making a simple 4-patch quilt block. After making the block, some ideas will be given for setting multiple blocks in a quilt top.

Art Class with Kim Lane Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. on Facebook. Join fine artist and art educator, Kim Lane, for two new art classes this month. •

Wednesday, June 10: A watercolor landscape project which will highlight some easy and effective watercolor techniques. Learn about wet-on-wet applications, “saving the white” and how to achieve the illusion of space. Materials required: basic watercolor set, watercolor paper, masking tape, paper towel, brushes and water.

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Wednesday, June 17: Learn how to achieve correct proportions when doing portraits! Did you know there are standard measures for the adult human face? This class will take you through a step-by-step tutorial of how to achieve correct proportions. Material required: Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B), paper, eraser, and a self portrait or a clear photograph of a face in full frontal view.

Music with Beth Curtis Friday, June 12 and Friday, June 26, 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!"

Lindsey Hinkle Performance Tuesday, June 16 at 2 p.m. on Facebook. Join singer/songwriter Lindsey Hinkle for a one-

hour live performance. Lindsey has been writing and performing original material since age 13, and has opened for Keith Urban, Casey James, Drake White, Shawn Mullins, Marc Broussard, Jennifer Nettles and Sugarland, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Thompson Square, Michelle Malone, Antigone Rising, and Sarah Bettens of K's Choice.

Introduction to Enneagram Friday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. on Facebook. Have you heard about the Enneagram, but have no

idea what it is? Join Michelle Dyer, a certified Enneagram coach, as she gives an overview of the model and its nine categorized personality types.

AOA Movement Class with Kim Lane Wednesday, June 24 at 11:30 a.m. on Facebook. Join YMCA fitness instructor

Kim Lane for a 55 minute workout which will combine martial arts, dance and yoga techniques — no equipment or prior experience required- this is movement for everBODY. Simple to follow, fun for your body, mind and spirit!

Cooking with Heather McNeese Friday, June 26, 11:30 a.m. on Facebook. Join FiftyForward Madison Station Assistant Center Director Heather McNeese as she shares simple and delicious treats from her kitchen.

Special events! FiftyForward Beep-and-Greet This month each of our centers is hosting a special “drive-thru” event where we

encourage you to stop by our centers and drive around our parking lot as staff greet you and say hello! We miss seeing your faces and look forward to checking in with you from a safe distance. Feel free to check out any or all of the drive-thru events below: • • • • • • •

FiftyForward Martin Center: Thursday, June 11, 10-11 a.m. FiftyForward Bordeaux: Monday, June 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. FiftyForward College Grove: Wednesday, June 17, 9:30-11 a.m. FiftyForward J.L. Turner Center: Friday, June 19, 10-11 a.m. FiftyForward Knowles: Monday, June 22, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FiftyForward Donelson Station: Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FiftyForward Madison Station: Tuesday, June 30, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

World Elder Abuse Day Drive-Thru Shred Event

Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-Noon, FiftyForward Donelson Station. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Middle TN Elder Watch Committee and Shred On the Run are hosting an event to allow adults 50+ safely dispose any personal documents with identifying information, limited to no more than 4 boxes or bags/person and not intended for commercial purposes. You do not need to remove paperclips or staples. A prescription medication drop box will also be available to anyone wanting to safely dispose of any unneeded medication. This will be a drive-thru drop-off event. Participants should follow signs to drive into the parking lot. Volunteers will remove shred items and unneeded prescriptions from your vehicle so you do not have to park or get out of your car. This is a first-come, first -served event. Once the shred truck is full no other shred items will be accepted.

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

FiftyForward Victory Over Crime: • •

Support for older adults in Davidson County who have been victims of crime Phone: 615-743-3417

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

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/

General election—Absentee ballot deadline Absentee By-mail Ballot Information for the State and Federal Primary and County General Election on Aug. 6, 2020: Voters 60 years or older are eligible to vote absentee by-mail. Download an absentee by-mail ballot request form here, https://bit.ly/abra2020. Although the deadline for requesting an absentee by-mail ballot is July 30, don’t wait, you may request an absentee by-mail ballot starting May 8. Find your local election commission here, https://bit.ly/TNLCEC2020.

Williamson County Office of Public Safety • http://tn-williamsoncountyops.civicplus.com/266/ Coronavirus-Disease

Tax Relief: The United States Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has delayed the income tax filing deadline to July 15. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers.

Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this automatic federal tax filing and payment relief.