Donelson Station August Depot FiftyForward Travel and The Larry Keeton Theatre www.FiftyForward.org
108 Donelson Pike ● Nashville, TN 37214 ● (615) 883-8375
Center Luncheon Wednesday, August 22 at 11 am We are excited to have singer-guitarist-storyteller Jerry Fox perform his one man show, Ninety Years of Country Music, live on our stage. Ninety Years is a musical tour that begins with the genre’s Appalachian roots and the songs of the 1920’s Carter family and continues through each decade with hit songs and stories about famous country music stars up to the present day. The show includes signature songs by the 1930’s “Blue Yodeler” Jimmie Rodgers, The Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry, Roy Acuff, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams, Kitty Wells, Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, George Jones and ends with 2018 CMA and ACM award winner Chris Stapleton. There are humorous anecdotes and impersonations with an imagined hilarious on-stage exchange between Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.
Jerry’s musical career has included such highlights as playing bass behind four Country Music Hall of Fame inductees; performing as a guest on the Grand Ole Opry and being a founding member of the 1980’s Warner Bros. Records group Bandana who was nominated for vocal group of the year by the Academy of Country Music. Don’t miss this performance! The cost is $8 and includes a delicious lunch from The Donelson Café. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer.
Brain Games Competition Thursday, August 16 at 10 am We are excited to announce that our trivia team, The Donelson Dames, will be participating in the Greater Nashville District Competition Brain Games on Thursday Aug.16 at 10 am. This will take place at the Granny White Church of Christ fellowship Hall located at 3805 Granny White Pike. Our brilliant team of ladies includes Jennifer Aldrich, Eileen Hurt, Norma Tekell and Jane Durkin as our alternate player. These women have been meeting on Mondays answering challenging trivia questions to ready themselves for this competition. This is our FIRST time to participate in this event and we want to show our team some support from members. We invite you to come on out and cheer them on. We may have a few spaces on the bus so let us know if you need a ride or else you are more than welcome to meet us there. Good Luck to The Donelson Dames! Center Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 7:30 am-6:30 pm, Fri. 7:30 am-5 pm, Saturday 9 am-1pm. Office Opens Monday-Friday at 8 am.
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FiftyForward Donelson Station is one of five lifelong learning centers in Davidson County and two in Open M-F 11 am-2 pm Williamson County. These centers offer various Daily homemade specials! Enjoy different entrée programs, classes and events monthly as well as and sides, deli sandwiches, fresh salads and access to the center amenities. soups served daily. Catering services also Membership is $120 annually or $10 via monthly available. Call 615-812-3802 for pricing. bank draft. We also accept Silver&Fit® and Silver Sneakers® reimbursement through some Medicare supplement plans. Check to see if you’re eligible. LADIES AND GENTS SALON FULL SERVICE HAIR/NAIL SALON & BARBER Membership at Donelson Station also allows you Haircuts to access most of the other FiftyForward centers. Color and Highlights Look for the Forward Focus paper in the center or Waxing Services www.fiftyforward.org for other centers’ information. Manicures/Pedicures IN OUR FACILITY… Perms Shaves Three Fitness Rooms Stylists’ Phone Numbers: Cardio Room-Treadmills, elliptical, stationary Eva 615-406-6583 Thom 615-337-4252 bikes, weights, TV and music. Tonya 615-579-0108 Gwen 615-243-5371 Resistance Training-Stationary weight machine, Iva 615-593-7602 single station equipment. Discounts to FiftyForward members! Strength Training-TRX bands, bosu balls, Recycling—Money for your Center! dumbbells, resistance training bands, and more. Recycle newspaper, magazines and copy paper Pool Room in the bins at the railroad side of the building. Three pool tables, cues and balls. Cell Phones—Money for your Center! Monthly pool tournaments, too!
Computer Lounge Check your email and Facebook on the four PCs available to members only. Big screen TV, too!
SOCIAL HALL
Bring in your old cell phones to be recycled. Lions Club—Glasses for someone else!
Recycle reusable prescription eye glasses in the yellow bin located on the front porch.
Second Harvest Donations for the needy Enjoy coffee with friends. Play cards, Bingo on Wednesdays or tailgate Fridays. Vending machines Non-perishable foods needed to help others. and kitchenette available. RENTAL SPACE Having a party? Need a venue? We rent the auditorium, conference room, social hall, or art room. Call for availability and pricing.
Call Reassurance for the Homebound
Do you know an older adult who would like to get weekly calls to check on them? Please let staff know. This is for anyone, not just members.
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Charlie Cardwell, Metro Trustee
Our Staff: Center Director Angela Bryan abryan@fiftyforward.org Program Director Lisa Maddox lmaddox@fiftyforward.org Theatre Administrator Jamie London jlondon@fiftyforward.org Travel Coordinator Janice Judd jjudd@fiftyforward.org Office Assistants Emily Conder econder@fiftyforward.org John Martin (Saturday) jmartin@fiftyforward.org
Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-6:30 pm Friday 7:30 am-5 pm Office Opens at 8 am Mon.-Fri.
Center Director Notes… Dear Friends: It’s about to get hotter! Stay cool and have fun with us this month! Thanks again to all those who donated to the Matching Campaign. Thanks to you, we raised over $7,000.00 These donations help offset the center costs not covered by membership fees, grants and fundraisers. Speaking of fundraisers, mark your calendars for Thursday, September 20 when we have our second Casino Night! This event was such fun last year with so many people learning to play fun games such as Roulette, Craps and Black Jack! Tickets will be $75 and include two drink tickets, delicious food, live entertainment and entry into the final night of the Silent Auction! We need lots of donations for the Silent Auction. If you have a favorite business that might support our fundraiser, please see me for a donation letter. We also need help finding the big prizes for the drawings at the end of the night. Last year we gave away some nice hotel and beach stays! Let us know if you can help.
Please welcome our newest Advisory Council Members: Alicia Giatani, Mary Kivilaan, Sharon Meyer and Michele Mazzu. See the full Advisory Council list in this newsletter. They volunteer to help make our center spectacular through our fundraisers, program planning and more. We thank all our volunteers for their unending assistance and you for being a part of our center! Sincerely, Angela Bryan
Program Director Notes…. Hi Gang! I am really excited about our trivia team, The Donelson Dames, who are headed to the Regional Nashville District Competition this month. This is the first team from Donelson Station to attend the Senior Brain Games! I have been working with these ladies asking them trivia questions the past couple of months and they make up such a smart team. I can’t wait to watch them compete and I hope a few of you can join us to cheer them on!
Saturday 9 am-1 pm Thanks to everyone for my birthday wishes and cards. You all are the best! I am finally old enough to join FiftyForward (I still 615-883-8375 can’t believe I am fifty!). www.fiftyforward.org Warm regards, Lisa Maddox
FiftyForward Travel 2018 Call Janice at 615-231-1235 or email jjudd@fiftyforward.org or visit Diamond Tours at www.grouptrips.com/fiftyforwardtravel Aug. 9-19 Canadian Island Trip Tour the island of Coudrés, Montréal and Quebéc; go whale watching and visit the St. Anne De Beaupre Shrine. Sept. 2-12 Alaska Cruise Tour See breathtaking Anchorage, Mt. McKinley, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Vancouver, B.C. and much more! Oct. 6-14 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Plymouth Experience 17th century historic Plymouth, the Cape Cod Windmills, the Outercape, JFK Museum and so much more! Nov. 12-16 New Orleans Visit the French Quarter and the National WW II Museum and cruise the mighty Mississippi on a riverboat! View float building for Mardi Gras up close. Dec 3-7 Branson Holiday Show Extravaganza See seven fabulous Branson shows and ride the Branson Belle Showboat! Jan. 21-26, 2019 Orlando Includes admission to the Holy Land Experience, Exploration Tower, Morse Museum and Gatorland. Visit the historic cocoa Beach Pier. Feb. 9-16 , 2019 Hawaii Fly to Honolulu and embark on a 8 day cruise of the islands. March 27-April 6, 2019 Greece: in the footsteps of Paul the Apostle. Includes a 3-night cruise , Athens, Mykonos, Ephesus, Patmos, Santorini and more! April 23-May 1, 2019 Texas! Visit Dallas, San Antonio and Houston! Too much to list! May 6-16, 2019 Ireland, Iceland, Scotland Cruise. Port Stops include Dublin, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Akureyri, Iceland, Lerwick/Shetland, Scotland. June 6-12 Oregon Trails & the Portland Rose Festival Fly to this breath taking area to see Mt. St. Helens monument, the Pacific Coast, Multnomah Falls, a winery and much more! Aug. 25-31, 2019 Mackinac Island
Tropicana Casino Trips: July 12, Sept. 20 and Nov. 8. $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers includes lunch and a $10 voucher for slot play. May 6-16, 2020 Oberammergau-More information will be announced soon.
Save the Date!! Bargain Basement Grand Re-Opening Saturday, September 15 (9am-1pm)
Check out our new and improved freshly painted Bargain Basement located in the back of our building. It is jam packed with loads of merchandise at bargain prices. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast made by The Donelson Café before or after you shop. Don’t miss out!!
Pet Community Center Saturday, August 4 from 9 am-1 pm The Pet Community Center’s mobile clinic will be in our upper parking lot offering low cost services for your dogs and cats. The following vaccines are only $15: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Kennel Cough, Feline Distemper, and Feline Leukemia. They also have packages offering multiple vaccines at a bundled price. Check these offers out on www.thepetcommunitycenter.org. Microchips are $15 and are suggested to anyone that has a pet. They also offer flea prevention (the cost depends on the weight of your animal and dosage). Heartworm tests are also available. No appointment is necessary, just show up!
Contact Us
“Steel Magnolias” August 16–September 1
Senior Center for the Arts 615-883-8375
Jamie London In 1987, a group of women share a close bond in a small-town SCA Administrator Southern Louisiana community as they cope with the death of one of their own. Based on playwright’s Robert Harling’s real life 615-231-1231 experience of the death of his sister, Susan, in 1985 due to jlondon@fiftyforward.org complications from Type 1 diabetes. The title suggests the main female characters can be both as delicate as the magnolia flower, www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org and as tough as steel. This is PG-15 –all ages allowed but children Located inside FiftyForward under 15 must be accompanied by an adult due to intense Donelson Station. scenarios. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sundays at Season Tickets 2 pm. Enjoy dinner and show for $30. Show only options are also available as is a salmon upgrade and veggie only meal. 5 shows for $140 August 16th’s show is Show Only. on sale Ask about group pricing for 15 or more. until August 30! Tickets available at www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org or by calling 615-883-8375
MTGMS JEWELRY CLASSES
FIFTYFORWARD CARE TEAM
Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society offers more than 30 jewelry classes at FiftyForward Donelson Station. To be added to the Constant Contact email list, email John Martin at classes@mtgms.org.
The Care Team provides older adults and caregivers access to services.
Classes include silversmithing, faceting, lapidary, wire-wrapping, basic stone carving, delft clay casting, chain maille and many 1-2 day workshops. Discounted prices range from $10 to $25 per class to FiftyForward members. Rock and gem meeting at 3 pm on the 3rd Sunday. Everyone is welcome!
Call 615-743-3416 for info. A social worker will contact you within 24 hours.
For more information on classes visit www.mtgms.org.
You or your loved one will benefit from: A personalized, comprehensive needs assessment Development of a plan of care Guidance/advocacy to access services Monitoring of care
Care Manager Emily Eriamiatoe is available at FiftyForward Donelson Station on Mondays from 9 am-noon. No appointment needed.
The Larry Keeton Theatre 2018-2019 Schedule All five shows including dinner for $140 until August 30 Steel Magnolias Aug. 16-Sept. 1, 2018
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Oct. 11-27, 2018
A Christmas Carol, The Musical Nov. 29-Dec. 16, 2018
Sister Act, The Musical March 28-13, 2019
The Wizard of Oz June 13-29, 2019
Don’t miss any of these fabulous shows!!
2018-2019 Advisory Council
Sing Along Group Fridays at 11 am Everyone is welcome to join our Sing-Along Choir. This is a great way to meet people and have a good time. No singing experience needed; all members are welcome to join in on the fun. This group also gives back to the community by performing at different assisted living and nursing home facilities in the area. We thank Margaret Jones (piano player and leader of this group) for all of her time and dedication to our choir. On Friday, August 24 the group will take their show on the road to Charter Senior Living located at 4131 Andrew Jackson Parkway in Hermitage.
Chess Lessons Tuesdays at 1 pm Donelson Station member Robert Campbell is an avid chess player and has taught some of our members the art of playing chess. If you are interested in learning to play this game, sign up for classes with a volunteer or staff member. Classes will start Tuesday, August 7 at 1 pm. This game is a great way to keep your mind active, promotes brain growth, exercises both sides of the brain, raises your IQ, helps prevent Alzheimer’s, increases problem solving skills and optimizes memory improvement.
President: Brad Kamer Vice President: Alicia Gaitani Secretary: Kaye Petersen Liz Austin Belle Butler Karen Dotter Jack Frank Alicia Gaitani Edna Jones Mary Kivilaan Sharon Meyer Carolyn O’Neil Eleanor Walthart Virginia Doak (Bargain Basement) Michele Mazzu (community rep) Members are always welcome to attend meetings on the third Thursday monthly at 11:30 am.
Free Legal Assistance Call 1-844-435-7486 (1-844-HELP4TN) An answering service will set up a time for you to speak with an attorney. This is a free service offered through the Tennessee Senior Law Alliance.
Revised 2018 Book Club Schedule 8/27 Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly 9/24 An American Marriage by Tayari Jones 10/22 Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult 11/26 Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay Meet @ 10:30 AM December meeting TBD. All interested book lovers are welcome!!
AUGUST TRIPS AND EVENTS ***TO SIGN UP FOR A CLASS, CALL OR COME BY THE CENTER. PAYMENT IS EXPECTED AT REGISTRATION AND CAN BE TAKEN OVER THE PHONE WITH A CREDIT CARD*** Brains and Balance Class-Wed., Aug., 1 at 11 am. Angie Rixham, McKendree Village fitness instructor, is a certified Brains and Balance class teacher. Studies show that by increasing cognitive ability, it increases your balance and vice versa. We also know that we should train our brain just like we train our muscles with progressive resistance and overload. This FREE class will alternate between brain drills and balance activities and is for anybody who is interested. Just show up! Recycling 101-Sat., Aug. 4 at 9 am. Rec yc l i n g 101 i s an o ver v i ew o n t h e i m p o r t an c e of waste reduction and ways that waste reduction can be met. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! This will touch on each area for waste reduction, what Public Works is doing and what resources are available city-wide. This program is great for neighborhoods and civic groups and businesses. This is a FREE presentation given by Michele Mazzu who also instructed our Composting Class in June. Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer. Tech Help-Tues., Aug. 7 from 10 am—12 pm. One of our tech savvy members, Cheryl Harris, will be helping members with their tech devices. Bring your laptop, iPad, tablet, iPhone or Android device with you to receive one-on-one help. Make a 30-minute appointment over the phone or in person with a staff member or a volunteer. This is a FREE service for our members. Mystery Lunch-Tues., Aug. 7. Join us as we head to an undisclosed location for a delicious lunch. This is always a “surprise” and fills up quickly. The cost is $6 for the bus. Leave the center at 10:45 am. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. Walgreens Health Talk “Vitamins, Herbals and Supplements”-Wed., Aug. 8 at 2 pm. The Pharmacist from Walgreens will be here to discuss the importance of vitamins and other supplements that are vital to your health and also how diet can play a big part. Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer. This is FREE! All Of Us Presentation-Thurs., Aug. 9 at 10 am-11:30 am. FiftyForward is excited to announce another All of Us Research Program presentation in partnership with Vanderbilt Health! Our last presentations with Vanderbilt on the topic of Precision Medicine were a big hit! The Vanderbilt physicians are back again this summer to present more in-depth information about the All of Us Research Program and how you can join. The All of Us Research Program is a new initiative from the National Institutes of Health which seeks to enroll one million people from diverse backgrounds in order to speed up medical breakthroughs. Come learn how you can join all these people and become One in a Million too! Dr. Josh Denny from Vanderbilt will be your speaker. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. This is FREE! Sign up with a volunteer or staff. Active Life Chiropractic -Thurs., Aug. 9 from 1 pm-3pm. Active Life Chiropractic and Rehabilitation is committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing chiropractic wellness care. Chiropractic is a natural approach to health. Chiropractors look to the spine to find the cause of the physical problem which is causing pain. They use spinal adjustments to realign the spine to decrease pressure on the nerves and relieve the physical problem. Spinal screenings are like an EKG for your spine that measures and shows muscle balance and tension. Sign up for a FREE spinal screening with one of our volunteers or a staff member. Flexibility Class with The Wellness Center Of Franklin-Mon., Aug. 13 at 11 am. With a degree in Exercise Science, Lisa Lis is a Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Health & Lifestyle Coach with over 25 years of experience in the wellness industry. Try her gentle stretching exercises to improve your flexibility. She'll bring handouts for home practice. This upbeat class will keep you smiling and laughing while helping you improve your flexibility to maintain mobility. This is FREE! Sign up with a volunteer or staff member.
TRIPS/EVENTS CONTINUED... First Light Presentation “Home Health vs. Home Care-Tues., Aug., 14 at 10 am. Learn the differences between home health and home care with Patricia Khalil from First Light Home Care. Learn who pays (Medicare or private pay) for what, what a home care assistant provides, and how what tasks a home health professional provides. This is FREE! Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. Summit Audiology-Tues., Aug. 14, 11:15 am-12:15 am. Mitch Vest, Summit Audiology Audiologist, will perform FREE hearing exams for members. Summit Audiology offers the most advanced hearing technologies on the market with a three-year complete service warranty with damage and loss coverage. You get a 30-day trial period, free in-office cleanings, repairs and adjustments and free annual testing. They also accept many insurances. Make an appointment with a volunteer or staff. Opioids and Aging Presentation- Wed., Aug. 15. Join us for a special presentation by Grantmakers in Aging CEO, John Feather, followed by a panel discussion with local experts. Learn about the impact of the opioid epidemic on the lives of seniors and how philanthropies can increase prevention and awareness for the senior community. This trip to the Knowles Center is FREE. Leave the center at 9:30 am. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. Brain Games Regional Competition-Thurs., Aug. 16. Our Monday trivia group, The Donelson Dames, will be competing in their first ever Brain Games Competition. We would love for you to meet us at Granny White Church of Christ fellowship Hall located at 3805 Granny White Pike or ride along with us as we have only a few spaces on the bus. Check with a volunteer or staff member regarding space on the bus. Leave the center at 9 amThis is a FREE event! AssureSource “New to Medicare” Workshop—Thurs., Aug. 16 from 10 am-12 pm. Learn the ABC’s of Medicare (from an unbiased insurance rep) which can be very confusing for those just starting on the program. This is for anyone that is new or already has a Medicare plan. Bring all of your questions with you and an AssureSource representative will be happy to answer them for you. At the end of this FREE workshop you will have all questions answered. Sign up with staff or volunteer. Humana “Name That Tune”-Fri., Aug. 17 at 9:45 am. Join Juan Beraldi from Humana in our Social Hall and play a fun game of “Name That Tune.” His guitarist will be here to play along with the songs. Win prizes and just have a good time with other members. This is FREE! Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer. Center Luncheon-Wed., Aug. 22 at 11 am. Singer/Guitarist Jerry Fox will be here to entertain us with his “Ninety Years of Country Music” Enjoy tunes from Ernest Tubb, Marty Robbins, and Roy Acuff. Enjoy a delicious lunch from The Donelson Café. The cost is $8. Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer. Long Term Care Presentation-Thurs., Aug. 23 at 10 am. Dee Stoffer from American Republic Insurance Services will discuss Long-term care insurance and what it covers. Learn about coverage including home care, assisted living, adult daycare, respite care, nursing care, Alzheimer’s facilities and more. This is a FREE presentation! Supper Club-Thurs., Aug. 23. This month we are headed to Deacon’s located in the historic Life & Casualty Tower in downtown Nashville. Deacon’s New South is a modern, Southern steakhouse with a focus on dry -aged steaks, elevated seafood dishes and locally sourced sides. Prices range from $15-$55 depending on what you order. Leave the center at 5 pm. The cost for the bus is $7.
Important Class/Event Information-Please READ!!!! New Information and Something for Everyone…. Yoga with Richard will NOW be on Fridays at 7:45 am starting August 3. Flexibility Class will be on Mon., August 13 and September 10 at 11 am. NO Chair Yoga in August. Sing Along resumes on Fridays in August at 11 am . nd Summit Audiology will be here on the 2 Tuesday of each month at 11:15 to offer FREE hearing exams. Brains and Balance exercise class meets Wed., August 1 at 11am. Chess Club will meet on Tuesdays at 1 pm. All are welcome! Weight Watchers meets on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm. Book Club meets August 27 at 10:30 am to discuss Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly: Leader-Tana Schot Texas Hold ‘Em is on Tuesdays at 4 pm. We NEED players! Mah Jong meets Thursdays at 10 am and can take a few more players. Digital Camera Club, Computer Club and IPAD/Tablet groups welcome everyone. Just bring your gadgets! Groups meet the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday at 10 am & 11 am. th “A More Positive You” support group meets the 4 Tuesday at 6 pm. Focus on you! Grief and Loss Group meets the 1st Sunday at 2 pm at St. Phillips’ Church, 85 Fairway Dr. They play cards the 4th Thursday at Donelson Station at 9:30 am. Members with a July Birthday are invited to join us for cake on Thursday, July 26 at 1 pm sponsored by Senior Helpers and Wilson Bank and Trust.
Tailgating Share snacks with the aerobics group Fridays after class! 9:30 am. Let’s Bowl! Join us the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 2 pm at the Strike & Spare in Donelson located at 2710 Old Lebanon Rd. Shoe rental $1 and $1 per game! Wow! th Bible Study meets the 4 Friday of the month at 10 am. ********************************************************************
Exercise Classes for All Intensity Levels and Abilities Low—Low or no impact exercise. Great for beginners or those with mobility issues. Low Impact Aerobics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:45 am Arthritis Foundation Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am—seated class Qi Gong Class on Mondays at 9:45 am—great for improving balance. Tai Chi on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm—great for improving balance. Chair Yoga on Fridays at 10 am Moderate—You will breathe harder but can still carry on a conversation. You may sweat. Zumba Gold on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:15 pm. Beginner’s Strength Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3 pm. Yoga with Richard on Wednesdays at 7:45 am Line Dancing on Wednesdays at 9:30 am. Walking Club on Fridays at 8:15 am—good for all levels; walkers choose the intensity High—Breathing becomes more rapid making it difficult to talk. You will sweat. Advance Strength Training on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 8:15 am or Saturdays at 9:15 am. Note: This is a general guide. We encourage you to talk to your doctor to insure you are healthy enough to exercise. Stop exercising if you are in pain or short of breath.
August Trips Continued……. Canvas painting with Kara-Fri., Aug. 24 at 2 pm. Enjoy painting your own canvas creation with professional artist, Kara Williamson. Kara patiently explains each step in completing your finished product that you will get to take home and hang in your home. No prior experience necessary. The cost is $25 for all of the supplies. Sign up in the office or with a volunteer. (The dolphin picture is what you will be painting). All of US Research Program Enrollment-Tues., Aug. 28 from 10 am-2:30 pm. This new program, through the National Institutes of Health, seeks to enroll 1 million participants from all backgrounds to improve the health of future generations. If you are interested but have questions or need help enrolling, FiftyForward staff members will offer monthly one-on-one appointments at Donelson Station on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 10 am-2:30 p.m. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Lunchbunch-Tues., Aug. 28. Our Lunchbunch trip will visit the famous vegetarian restaurant Sunflower Café known for their gourmet veggie burgers and vegan barbeque. Enjoy assorted salads, wraps, lots of sides including hummus and pad Thai. This delicious restaurant isn’t just for vegetarians. The bus cost is $6. Leave the center at 10:45 am. Tennessee State Capitol and Military Museum Tour-Wed., Aug. 29. Enjoy a FREE guided tour of our state capitol and a self-guided tour of our Military Museum. Soak in all the history and artifacts on display. The cost for the van is $6. Leave the center at 9:30 am. Medicare Appointments –Thurs., Aug. 30 from 10 am—12 pm. If you are curious about checking into a new Medicare plan before open enrollment begins, make an appointment with Lisa and Charles who have been trained with the TN State Health Insurance Program to compare medical plans. Sign up for an appointment with staff or volunteer. This is FREE!
*TRIPS AND EVENTS POLICIES* To ensure members have adequate opportunity to attend trips and events and that staff time and center resources are properly utilized, the following polices must be followed: All trips require a minimum of five people. Trips not meeting the minimum number will be cancelled 24 hours in advance and credit will be given to those already signed up. If you choose to meet the bus at a destination, you will be charged $2 to offset the bus fee. This fee does not apply if the bus if full. When you sign up for a trip or presentation/event, you are making a commitment to this activity and are responsible for putting it on your calendar and showing up on time. If you cancel 24 hours before a trip occurs, you will receive a credit toward another trip. NEW POLICY: CREDITS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR 90 DAYS. Current credits will expire 90 days from this publishing on Saturday, November 17. A ticketed trip/event will not be refunded or credited unless someone takes your place from the waiting list or by someone you recruit. Cancelling or not showing up for three or more trips within a month will result in being placed on a waiting list the following month for all trips. Please note the bus departure time and arrive on time. Drivers will not wait! There are no cash refunds for any trips/events. Exceptions may be considered by the Center Director in extreme situations.
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1 2 11 am Brains and Balance 10 am Mah Jong 12:30 Bingo Sponsored By McKendree Village 2 pm Microsoft Word Computer Class
3 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 11 Sing-Along Choir 2 pm Bowling
4 9 am-1 pm Mobile Pet Unit 9 am Recycle Class
6 2 pm Senior Brain Games/ Trivia
7 10 am Tech Help 10 am Bridge 10 am Mystery Lunch 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers
8 10 am Tech Help 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust 2 pm Microsoft Word Computer Class 2 pm Walgreens Health Talk on Vitamins, Herbs and Supplements
9 10 am Mah Jong 10 am All of Us Presentation 10:30 am Red Hat Group Meeting 1 pm Active Life Chiropractic Screenings
10 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 11 Sing-Along Choir
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13 11 am Flexibility Class 11 am Program Committee 2 pm Senior Brain Games/ Trivia
14 10 am Digital Camera Club (2nd Tues.) 10 am Bridge 10 am First Light Presentation on Home Health Vs. Home Care 11:15 am Summit Audiology 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em
15 9:30 am Opioids and Aging at the Knowles Center 11 am Center Luncheon 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by Groogan Insurance 2 pm Microsoft Word Computer Class
16 9:15 am Senior Brain Games Competition Trip 10 am “New to Medicare” Workshop with AssureSource 10 am Mah Jong
17 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 9:45 am “Name That Tune” with Humana 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 11 Sing-Along Choir 2 pm Bowling 7 pm “Steel Magnolias”
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21 10 am Bridge 10 am Computer Club (3rd Tues.) 11 am IPad/Tablet Group (3rd Tues.) 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers
22 11 am Center Luncheon 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by Vanderbilt Stallworth 2 pm Microsoft Word Computer Class
24 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 10 am Bible Study 10:30 Lunch & Learn with Centennial Hospital 10:30 am Sing-Along Choir at Charter Senior Living in Hermitage 7 pm “Steel Magnolias”
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20 2 pm Senior Brain Games/ Trivia
7 pm “Steel Magnolias” 23 9:30 am Grief & Loss Group Cards 10 am Long Term Care Presentation 10 am Mah Jong 11:30 Advisory Council 1 pm August Birthday Party 5 pm Supper Club 7 pm “Steel Magnolias”
27 10:30 am Book Club 2 pm Senior Brain Games/ Trivia
28 10 am Bridge 10 am All of Us Enrollment Appointments 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers 6 pm “A More Positive You” Support Grp.
29 30 12:30 Bingo Sponsored by Wilson Bank 10 am Medicare Appointments & Trust 10 am Mah Jong 2 pm Microsoft Word Computer class (last class) 7 pm “Steel Magnolias”
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7 pm “Steel Magnolias”
26 2 pm “Steel Magnolias”
31 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 11 Sing-Along Choir 7 pm “Steel Magnolias”
Exercise Classes Mondays 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics 9:45 am Qi Gong 11 am Flexibility Class (1st Monday of each month)
Tuesdays 8:15 am Adv. Strength Training 11 am Arthritis Foundation Class 12:15 pm Zumba Gold 1:30 pm Tai Chi 3 pm Beginners Strength Training
Wednesdays 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 am Line Dancing 11 am NEW! Brains & Balance Class (2nd Wednesday this month)
Thursdays 8:15 am Adv. Strength Training 11 am Arthritis Foundation Class 12:15 pm Zumba Gold 3 pm Beginners Strength Class
Fridays 7:45 am Yoga With Richard 8:15 am Walking Club-Meets at the Kohl’s Greenway 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics
Saturdays 9 am Adv. Strength Training