Donelson August 2013 newsletter

Donelson Station 883883-8375 108 Donelson Pike

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This two -day event will be so much fun for the entire family! Fried pickles, great entertaintwoment, vendor booths, a silent auction and games for the kiddos! We are so excited about this!

Please come out to support FiftyForward!

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MUSIC FOR SENIORS MONDAY, AUGUST 5TH “Connye Florance and Friends” concert at the Nashville Jazz Workshop located at 1319 Adams Street in Nashville. This cool jazz performance is great on a hot summers’ day! We will leave the center at 9:45 a.m. Cost for the van is $4.00.

TRADER JOES AND WHOLE FOODS TRIP Wednesday, August 7th Come with us to two of our favorite stores in Green Hills. Trader Joes and Whole Foods has items that you can’t just find in any grocery store. We will also stop for lunch.

HEALTH TALK AND SNACK THURSDAY August 8TH. Join us for an informative talk about Hospice care presented by Gentiva Hospice. This starts at 9:00 a.m. Enjoy a healthy snack and learn about Hospice and Palliative Care and ask any questions that you may have regarding these services. This is a free event and you LISA’S LUNCHBUNCH TUESDAY, AUGUST 13TH We are headed to Jonathans’s Grill in Mt. Juliet. Pizza, sandwiches, salads and more! They have a 2-for-1 pizza special on TuesDRAGONFLY CONSIGNMENT AND LUNCH AT CHEDDARS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH Join us for shopping in Mt. Juliet at Dragonfly. This shop carries the best gently used consignment furniture, household accessories and decorative works. We will head to Cheddars for lunch afterwards. We will leave the center at 10:00 a.m. Cost for the van is $5.00.

CRAFTS WITH ANGELA THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH Join Angela for a craft day! Come and get creative! Cost for the craft is $6.00. You must sign up in the office! The craft will begin at MUSIC AT THE MANSION SATURDAY, August 17TH Come and see The Nashville Blues Society at The Two Rivers Mansion featuring Markey Blue, Nick Nixon and Andy T. Bring a blanket to sit on! Gourmet sandwiches, sides and beverages will be available for purchase. Cost is $5.00 for the van-this includes admission! We will leave the center at 6:30 p.m. Concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

SENIOR DAY AT THE WI WILSON LSON COUNTY FAIR MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH Join us for our yearly trip to The Wilson County Fair. D inner is FREE and the price for senior admission is $6.00 We will leave the center at 4:00 p.m. Dinner is at 5:00 p.m.

You are welcome to wander the Fair after dinner. We will leave no later than 8:00 p.m. The cost for the van is $6.00 AMANDA’S SUPPERCLUB SUPPERCLUB.. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST. Go with Amanda to The Cock of the Walk on Music Valley Drive. Home of the best fried catfish. Leave the center at 5:30 p.m. The cost CENTER LUNCH WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH The Palm Tree Café will be serving us some fried pickles and BBQ Pork sandwiches in honor of our upcoming Labor Day Fundraiser. Please come and enjoy this yummy lunch prepared by Jeff and Kevin! Desert will be included too! Cost for the lunch is $6.00. You must sign up in the front office. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.

BE SURE TO VISIT THE FARMER’S MARKET—FRIDAYS FROM 47PM Hip D Farmers markets are filled with great food, produce, crafts, cooking demonstrations, great music and tons of fun for the entire family! Plus, FiftyForward gets a percentage of the proceeds! So, come out and support us! We would like to thank Hip Donelson for alf they do for us!

New Game day for active seniors!

Janice Judd (our travel coordinator) has decided to lead game day on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Let’s get together and play horseshoes, cornhole or even a game of pool!

We would love to hear any other suggestions you have!

Bowling Club Now meeting at Donelson Bowl on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month!

Bowling starts at 2 p.m.

Please join our group!

Highlights...

THE IMPORTANCE OF STRENGTH TRAINING

Want to reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass and burn calories more efficiently? Strength training to the rescue! Despite its reputation as a "guy" or "jock" thing, strength training is a key component of overall health and fitness for everyone.

We have a member who has achieved great results by attending our strength training classes 2-3 times per week! Her name is Sharon O’Hara. She is 58 years old and here is what she had to say about what this class has done for her overall health: “I’m Sharon O’Hara and I would like to share with you the rewards for patience and dedication while trying to improve your life with exercise and diet.

I have a lower back disk issue that is very painful and surgery does not have favorable odds. My other option was proper core strength training and water aerobics, which I found at FiftyForward. Yoga and Zumba are also on my weekly calendar.

I have lost 18 pounds, 6 1/4 inches and some of my pain. I feel so much better and realized that you are never too old to enjoy being in shape. I’m not 100% there yet, but I want to feel better. If you have the time to complain about pain, then you have the

Upcoming Computer Classes Microsoft Word Saturdays, August 3rd-24th (9-11 a.m.), $20 for members, $30 for non-members

Advanced Microsoft Word Saturdays, September 7th-28th (9-11 a.m.), $20 for members, $30 for non-members

Basic Computer Skills Saturdays, October 5th-26th (9-11 a.m.), $20 for members, $30 for non-members

Sign up in main office today! These classes will fill up fast.

We also have one one-onon-one computer tutoring available. Please inquire in the front office for more information.

Free Legal Advice with Barbara Moss Elder Law of Nashville Asset Protection & Peace of Mind Do you like to buy local? Buy your own GreenLight Local card in the front office today for $20. Donelson Station gets 100% of the proceeds from this “perk” card. This card gives you perks to local businesses in Donelson, Hermitage, Old Hickory & Mt. Juliet. Some examples of perks are: free dessert at Ellendales, free flower delivery from Dick’s Flowers, Buy 1 oil painting & get 1 free at Robins Gallery & many more!

Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, TennCare When? 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1-4 p.m.

Appointments are 30 minute intervals, you must sign up in the front office.

Barbara has been named as one of

“Nashville ’s Best Lawyers.”

Water Aerobics We are pleased to announce that McKendree Village welcomes FiftyForward members to enjoy more water aerobic classes at their facility.

Class Schedule Mon/Wed/Fri Open Swim 1-3:30 p.m.

Mon/Wed class with Terri 10-11 a.m. **You must have a medical release to use their pool. Forms are in the front office.

Donations are always welcome to go towards their Resident Fund.

The Larry Keeton Theatre is proud to present “The King and I” starting August 1 - 17.

20132013 -2014 Season Tickets are also on sale for $150.00 for 7 Dinner and Shows. Call 883883-8375 or stop in to get your tickets! The cost is $28.00 for the dinner and the show.

MidMid-Tenn Gem and Mineral Society

Jewelry School We offer over 30 jewelry classes here For information email or call John Martin, classes@mtgms.org 210615 210 -5385 To register for class call the center 883office at 883 -8375 For a schedule: www.mtgms.org

Get ready to Tap! Join Terry McLemore as he will teach you all levels of tap dancing. All classes will focus on the technique of tap dancing.

Terry has staged over 25 musicals including 42nd Street, Annie, My Fair Lady and many more!

Classes are held every Saturday

Levels of classes: Beginner 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Intermediate 11:00– 12:00 p.m.

Advanced 12:30– 1:30 p.m. $10 per class or you may purchase a dance card for $80. This card is for 10

Director’s Notes I know many of you are wondering what is going on with the Labor Day Bar-B-Que. Well, we are still on but we are changing things up a little bit. Instead of 4 days it will be 2 days.

(August 30 and 31) After talking with a lot of folks we decided it was just too hard on people to work or volunteer the entire 4 days.

Friday we will kick off at 10:00 a.m. - serve a great lunch and then later that day we will be serving barbeque at the farmers market.

We'll have lots of vendors including the ones we have had in the past and the farmers market vendors.

Then on Saturday, we will have a day long festival featuring barbeque and pickles, games for children including pickle toss, pickle hole (like corn hole only throwing pickles), the wonderful silent auction that you all have grown to love, entertainment, etc.

Right now the only thing I am unsure of is the bargain basement. Since it is a hard hat area we might not have that ready in time. If not, we'll plan a huge sale sometime in the fall.

We have lots of great stuff in there.

We are getting a late start on our adopt a pig program because of the matching campaign. It just made a whole lot more sense to get donations matched before year end.

It's time now to adopt a pig or adopt a pickle.

Yes, that's right you can adopt a pickle too!!!!

We're going to add a pickle component to the festivities this year, so in honor of me being here 15 years, in addition to adopting a pig for $25.00, you can adopt a pickle for $15.00.

Heck, since July 28 is my birthday - adopt a pig and pickle - even better. If we raise $1,000.00 in pickle sponsorship, I'll wear the pickle costume one day here.

Labor Day -Pickle Fest DayWe will be selling deserts again this year and need your help! If you would like to make a homemade desert, that’s wonderful!

If you want to stop and pick up a frozen pie at the grocery store, that’s great too! We have a freezer waiting to be filled with yummy deserts, so please bring your donated baked goods anytime! We appreciate your support and let’s hope for a successful Labor Day Event!

FiftyForward

Care Team

We still needs lots of folks to help, so if you would like to volunteer - there is a sign up sheet in the front office.

We're looking for some special people.

Volunteer coordinator Auction coordinator Entertainment coordinator Thanks for all you do!!!!!

Jane

Providing older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind.

You will benefit from: *A personalized, comprehensive needs assessment *Development of a plan of care *Guidance and advocacy to access services *Monitoring of care

Contact Gretchen Funk at 615 743743-3436 or gfunk@fiftyforward.org

IN OUR FACILITY FULLYFULLY-OUTFITTED FITNESS ROOMS Featuring treadmills, stationary bikes, weights and large-screen tvs.

POOL ROOM Furnished with three pool tables, cues and balls. Come enjoy a game!

COMPUTER ROOM/LOUNGE Set up with computers for our members ’ use. Now outfitted with a big-screen tv and leather sofa.

SOCIAL HALL A comfortable room with tables, chairs, vending machine and kitchenette. Come play cards or meet your friends.

FiftyForward Travel 20132013-2014 Colorado—Aug. 10-18 Harrah ’s—Aug. 22 Ireland—Sept. 8-17 Harrah ’s—Sept. 19 Myrtle Beach—Sept. 22-28 Tropicana, Evansville, IN—September 30 Scotland travel presentation—Oct. 3 Cape Cod—Oct. 5-13 Harrah ’s—Oct. 24 Biltmore—Nov. 11-13 Harrah ’s—Nov. 21 Redneck Christmas at Pigeon Forge—Dec. 2-4 Harrah ’s—Dec. 12 Scotland—April 21-30, 2014 Blue Danube Cruise—May 12-22, 2014 Yellowstone—July 25-31, 2014

*See Janice for more details! 231-1235

OTHER SERVICES PALM TREE CAFÉ Open M-F 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hot meals, deli sandwiches, salads and soups at a reasonable price.

LADIES AND GENTS SALON FULL SERVICE HAIR AND NAIL SALON

Haircuts Color and Highlights Waxing Services Manicures, Pedicures FiftyForward Rates Available!

615 231-1934 THE GREEN ROOM COFFEE HOUSE Open M-F 7 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Saturdays 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Organic, fair trade coffees, lattes and much more.

MIDMID-TENN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY JEWELRY SCHOOL silver jewelry lapidary (stone polishing) faceting cold connections wire wrapping Contact John Martin (615) 210-5385 mbdjewelry@aol.com

OFFICE HOURS MondayMonday -Friday 8 a.m.— a.m.— 5 p.m.

BUILDING HOURS MondayMonday -Friday 8 – 6 p.m.

Saturday 9a.m. – 1p.m.

Weekly Schedule WEDNESDAY MONDAY 8:007 a.m. Early Bird Toastmasters 8:00-9:00 a.m. Basic Yoga nc 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc a.m.9 a.m.

-noon Quilting Club (9 a.m.-3 p.m. on 9-11:30 a.m. Open Art Room for 4th Mondays) nc Advanced Art (break for summer, resume in 9:30 a.m. Walk with Ease nc 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 11 a.m. Program Committee Second Monday 10 a.m. Blood Pressure check by Walgreens Second and Fourth Mondays nc 10 a.m. Spanish Class 10:30 a.m. Book Club fourth Monday nc 1:00 p.m Open swim at McKendree TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. Strength Training nc 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc 9-11:30 a.m. Art for Beginners (break for summer, resume in September) 10 a.m. ROMEO for men only meets at Cracker Barrel on Stewarts Ferry Pike 2nd Tuesdays nc 10 a.m. Computer Club Third Tuesdays nc 10 a.m. Digital Camera Club Second Tuesdays nc 10 a.m.a.m.-2 p.m. Social Bridge nc 11 a.m. I-Pad/Tablet Class Third Tuesday 1:301:30 -2:30 p.m. Tai Chi nc (not meeting in July or August) 4-6 p.m. Texas Hold’em games nc 6:30 p.m. Digital Focus Fourth Tuesdays nc *nc=no charge for members *nc=

September) 9:30 a.m. Walk with Ease nc 9:309:30 -10:30 a.m. Line Dancing nc (not meeting In July or August) 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 10 a.m. Crochet Club nc 12:30 p.m. Bingo nc 1 p.m. Legal Aid on 3rd Wednesday 1 p.m. Open swim at McKendree THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. Strength Training nc 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc 9:30 a.m. Grief and Loss Group 4th Thursday nc 11 a.m. Red Hat Society second Thursday 1:30 p.m. Water Aerobics-McKendree FRIDAY 8:15 a.m. Walking club every week. Meet at Kohl’s Trailhead on Greenway. If raining, meet at Opry Mills 10 a.m. Bible Study with Davene (4th Friday of each month) nc 11 a.m. Sing-a-long Choir nc (no sing-a-long in August, 2013) 1 p.m. Open swim at McKendree

See Lapidary Schedule for complete list of jewelry Classes offered.

*NEW* FREE Events Section **This section will give you ideas of other events happening in Nashville. If you ever have an event to list, please let Lisa know!** Bell Meade Plantation, Opening Reception for Artist Mary Miller Veazie on Thursday, August 1st from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join us for a taste of wine and art. August is showcasing the Belle Meade Plantaion Juried Art Show Winner, Mary Miller Veazie, who is a member of the Oil Painters of America and the American Impressionist Society. The address is 5025 Harding Pike, Nashville TN 37205.

Free Health Fair at Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village Thursday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Free health screenings: Bone Density, Hearing, Vision, Balance, Blood Pressure and Memory Screening. Lunch will be provided too! Call 847-1502 for more information. The address is 1250 Robinson Road, Old Hickory TN 37138.

Free Summer Singing Camp at FiftyForward Knowles Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. till noon. This will run each Thursday until August 29th. You can attend one or all of the camp days. A complimentary boxed lunch will be served. The address is 174 Rains Avenue. Call 743-3400 for

more information.

Friends of the Center Special thanks to our sponsors for the year: Phillips Robinson Funeral Home Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village • Sysco • Donelson Eye Care • Old Hickory Credit Union • Larry Keeton • Janet Clodfelter, D.D.S. • Darren Jernigan • McKendree Village • RJ Young •

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30 Pigs & Pickle Festival opening ceremony 10:00 a.m.— 9:00 p.m.

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*Please remember to scanscan-in when you come to the center! This is very important for our funding purposes! Thank you – Staff