Donelson Station 883883-8375 108 Donelson Pike
Office Hours: MM-F 7:307:30-5:30 Sat. 9:00 a.m.a.m.-1:00
February Depot Love Songs and Stories Featuring Eddie Kilgallon! Thursday, February 13 from 10:00 a.m.a.m.- 12:00 p.m. You do NOT want to miss another fantastic performance by songwriter, musician and entertainment host, Eddie Kilgallon! Eddie toured with the country group “Ricochet” and is currently touring with “Montgomery Gentry”. He will share songs and stories including “One Night At A Time” which he coco-wrote for George Strait and was a #1 smash hit! This is a FREE event! Sponsors will be here with lots of snacks and door prizes! The Palm Tree Café will be offering a delicious $5.00 lunch. Make sure to signsign-up in the front office for this spectacular event! Thank you to the following Sponsors:
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Frist Art Trunk Training (at FF) Tuesday, February 4 from 9-11:00 a.m. This is an educational class designed to enrich the appreciation of art. We will be discussing the two exhibits that are showcased at The Frist Center; 30 Americans and The Art of Norman Rockwell. We will also be completing an art project. Bring in 1 4x6 picture (color or black & white). This is FREE!!!!! Our tour of The Frist Center to view the exhibit we discussed will be on Friday, January 7th.
Attorney Marshall Snyder Wednesday, February 5 from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m Mr. Snyder will be doing Basic Wills and Power of Attorneys (Financial and Medical). The cost is $25.00 per document (medical is only $10.00) You MUST make an appointment to meet with him. He will have all of the documents returned to you by Wednesday, March 19. His Financial Planner, Luke Aull, will also be here to answer any questions you may have.
Affordable Care act Presentation
Thursday, February 6 at 9:45 a.m. If you are 64 and un-
der and have questions about the 2014 Affordable Care Act, you need to come to this presentation You will receive all of the facts about this program. This is FREE!
The Frist Center Tour
Friday, February 7 at 10:00 am. We will view that 30 Americans and
The Art of Norman Rockwell exhibits that we discussed in the Art Trunk Training. Entrance into The Frist Center is FREE. Leave the center at 9:30 a.m. The cost for the van is $5.00. We will eat in the Café after the tour.
“Sweetie Pie” Health Coaching Tuesday, February 11 at 9:45 a.m. Kelly Ann Monahan, owner, certified health coach, health reporter and speaker, will be here to discuss how you can improve your health bio-individually (everybody's body is different) and her own personal journey to nutritional success. This is a MUST SEE and it ’s FREE! I encourage you ALL to come!
Eddie K. Valentines Concert
Thursday, February 13 10am – noon DO NOT MISS THIS
EVENT! I am counting on our members to make this successful! Our sponsors have made this concert possible!, Door prizes, snacks and a wonderful concert by Eddie Kilgallon on our stage. The Palm Tree café will have a $5.00 lunch, layered chili (Petros Style) and a drink. Please sign up for this event in the front office.
Music For Seniors Friday, February 14 Join us for a one-hour concert by Eleganza Strings, “Love songs for my Valentine”. This will be held at The FiftyForward Madison Station. This event is FREE! Cost for the van is $4.00. Leave the center at 12:30 p.m.
“Sea of Silver & Sass” & lunch at the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Monday, February 17. This shop is located in Gallatin. They have ladies fashion clothing, jewelry, Lottie Dottie ’s, purses and so much more. We will eat lunch at the Chocolate Covered Strawberry, also in Gallatin. Leave the center at 9:45 a.m. Cost is $6.00 for the van.
Elder Attorney presentation “How am going to pay for home care?” Wednesday, February 19 Join Barbara Moss for a FREE talk on “How am I going to pay for home care, Assisted Living, or Nursing Home Care for myself or my loved one?” This is vital information we all need to know! Begins at 11:00 a.m. Special Needs Trust Presentation Thursday, February 20 at 9:45 a.m. This is rescheduled from January (the weather). Please join us for an informational meeting about what a Special Needs Trust is, who benefits from it and more. This is FREE.
Supper Club Thursday, February 20 The group is heading to Whiskey Kitchen! A hot spot offering a bit of everything. The menu is s mix of chef-inspired pub favorites, southern classics and wood-fired pizzas. Leave the center at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00 for the van.
McKendree Village boutique shopping and lunch Friday, February 21 Let ’s shop for some “gently” used great consignment deals in McKendree Village ’s Boutique. They will treat us to a delicious lunch too!!! Leave the center at 10:00 a.m. The cost for the van $3.00. Alzheimers Presentation
Monday, February 24 starts at 9:45 a.m. Our presenter, from
the Alzheimers Association, will discuss the 10 warning signs, the basics and difficult conversations with loved ones. This is FREE. Please sign up in the front office.
Hiking Club Tuesday, February 25 Rescheduled from February! We will hike Radnor Lake! Leave the center at 10:00 a.m. $5.00 for those who have not paid. Lunchbunch Thursday, February 27 We are going to Amerigo. This is a local Nashville favorite on West End. Authentic Italian pastas, hand-made pizzas, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks. Leave the center at 10:45 a.m. Cost is $5.00 for the van. Mystery Lunch Friday, February 28 If you have never traveled with the mystery bunch, you need to sign up this month. They have so much fun traveling to an undisclosed location. Cost for the van is $5.00. Leave the center at 10:45 a.m.
AARP TAX SERVICES AVAILABLE Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 Class STARTING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Spanish 1—Starts Monday, Febru-
You must sign up for an appointment
ary 10. You will learn the basics of
with a tax preparer. They will be
Spanish language, pronunciation,
here from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on
vocabulary, greetings, colors, num-
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
bers and food. Cost is $10.00 for
until April 15. You do NOT have to be a member to sign up for this FREE service. Also, you CANNOT request a specific individual to prepare your taxes. If you would like to leave a donation to FiftyForward a
members. Spanish 2-Starts Wednesday, February 10 You will increase your vocabulary, learn parts of the body, clothes, time, weather, seasons and
As a token of your appreciation for this
forming verbs in sentences. Cost is
service, we would be so grateful!
$10.00 for members.
Chair Massage and Reiki Sessions available starting Thursdays in February! (see enclosed flyer for more details) Toney Baily, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Cyndi Clark, Master of Reiki Healing, will be on site and taking appointments. Toney-613-3985 Cyndi-509-7321
Bowling Club Meet at Donelson Bowl on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month! Bowling starts at 2 p.m. Please join our group!
Cost $1.00 shoe rental .75 per game
ART EXHIBIT FEBRUARY!!! The Hallway art in February will be from local artist, Carrie Leigh Myers. Please check out her work. Special Needs Trust Explained When? Thursday, February 20 at 9:45 a.m. in the art room Cost: Free Speaker: Darlene A. Kemp, MPH, MBAMBA-HCM Topics Presented: What is a special needs trust? Who would benefit from having a Special Needs Trust? How Does One Establish a Special Needs Trust? How is the Special Needs Trust used?
Please join Barbara Moss, Elder Law of Nashville Attorney, for an informative presentation on Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00 a.m. She will discuss the topic, "How am I going to Pay for Home Care, Assisted Living, or Nursing Home Care for Myself or Loved One?” This is vital information that everyone should have. Make sure to sign up in the front office.
Free Legal Advice with Barbara Moss Elder Law of Nashville Asset Protection & Peace of Mind Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, TennCare When? 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1-4 p.m. February 19 is the next day to sign-up. Appointments are 30 minute intervals, you must sign up in the front office. Barbara has been named as one of “Nashville ’s Best
Lawyers”
UPCOMING Classes and more ... COMPUTER CLASSES EBAY CLASS– CLASS– Starts Saturday, February 1. This class will run for six weeks. The cost is $20.00 for nonmembers and $30.00 for non members. Learn how to purchase and sell items on EBAY. Basic Computer Class - Mondays 10amfrom 10am -12pm. Starts Monday February 3. This class will run for four weeks. The cost is non$60.00 (members and non members). This will cover PC hardware, software, mouse, desktop, utilities, terminology, determining and creating files, creating documents, editing (copy, paste), printing and more. Photo Transfer Class - March 15 9from 9 -11am. This is a oneone-day class. The cost is $10.00 for nonmembers and $15.00 for non members. Please bring your cell phone that contains photos, a camera and its SD card plus ny cables that go along with your camera.
Photo Book ClassClass- March 22 from 9-11am. This is a oneone-day class. The cost is $10.00 for members nonand $15.00 for non -members. Bring your flash drive, a CD, a DVD or a camera containing photos you want to place in your photo book. A credit/debit card to use to pay online for the photo book (approximate cost is $10.00).
BARGAIN BASEMENT BASEMENTITEMS NEEDED!!!!! Spring is just ahead of us and we will need more items for our bargain basement. If you are “spring cleaning”, please bring in items that you may throw away. The only things we do NOT accept are clothes, electronics and large pieces of furniture. Our volunteers have worked so hard to get this tipbasement in tip -top shape. Let’s keep it stocked so that we can raise money for the center! We should open back up in March.
Office Staff Notes... Greetings! Wow~ It’s February already! First, we want to thank all of you who have renewed your membership for 2014. Those of you who have not, this is your reminder. We will be checking people on a daily basis to make sure that each member is up-to-date on their dues. Please be patient with us as we go through this process.
In Memory of Ella Moore 19061906-2014
Make sure and join us for our Valentine’s party on Thursday, February 13 at 10:00 a.m. Our sponsors have worked hard to put on a great FREE event for us staring Eddie Kilgallon. We want to make sure we have a large audience so that continued support from our sponsors is ongoing.
The office staff at FiftyForward would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family We are getting closer to hiring a new Center Director. Fran will be on board of Ella Moore. Ella passed away on January 4,2014; she was 107 years old. Ella was an through the training process and we are so grateful for her assistance. She avid card and Bingo player here at FiftyForhas been such a wonderful asset to our ward and she always arrived with her family team! in tow, including her sister, Ruth (102 years old), her nephew Paul and nieces Linda and We have outlawed smoking on the front porch. Smokers, please go to the Dinah. Ella and her sister Ruth were interback door by The Palm Café if you viewed here by The Tennessean in 2013 and need to smoke. Thank you for abiding when asked how she has been able to stay by this new rule. so young, she replied “I get up and do the same thing everyday. I brush my teeth, If you have any new suggestions for change my clothes and take a shot of Jack classes, games or education sessions, please let Lisa, Program Director, Daniels”. Of course, this made us all know your ideas. chuckle. She will always be remembered by
Thank you to all of our members for your continued support. Let’s make 2014 a great year! Fran, Lisa, James and Joe
her sweet smile and her love of life. Thanks to her clan for sharing her with us every Wednesday. Many blessings to the whole family.
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 1-3:00 p.m. Open swim ends promptly at 3:00pm 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.
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
FiftyForward The Larry Keeton Theatre is proud to present: “Sophisticated Ladies� starting Feb6ruary 6 -22. The cost is $28.00 for
Care Team
the dinner and the show. Group pricing is available. Call 883 883-8375 or order online at thelarrykeetontheatre.org
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
FiftyForward Travel 2014 **See Janice for more details! 231231-1235 Cuba Presentation - Feb. 18 Harrah’s – Feb. 20 Harrah’s – March 20 Italy Presentation –March 24 Tunica - March 25 Duck Commanders - April 8-10 Harrah’s - April 15 Scotland—April 21-30, 2014 Holland, Michigan Tulip Festival—May 6-9 Blue Danube Cruise—May 12-22 Harrah’s – May 20 Alaska Land and Cruise—May 22-June1 Mystery Tour—June 4-6 Niagara Falls—June 15-21 Harrah’s – June 24 Greenbrier –July 9-11 Harrah’s – July 22 Yellowstone—July 25-31 Harrah’s – August 21 Civil Rights Tour-Sept. 15-19 Harrah’s September 23 Cuba—Sept. 29-Oct. 6 Cape Cod - Oct 4-12 Hawaii—Oct. 16-25 Italy—Nov. 3-12 Harrah’s – November 20
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! Stylists Phone Numbers Thom 337-4252 Eva 406-6583 Tonya 579-0108
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 www.mtgms.org
Weekly Schedule MONDAY 8 a.m. Yoga with Kara 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc 9:00 a.m. Weight Watchers a.m.9 a.m. -noon Quilting Club (9 a.m.-3 p.m. on 4th Mondays) nc 9:45 a.m. Qi Gong 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 10 a.m. Spanish Class 10 a.m. Computer Class (starts Feb 3) 11 a.m. Program Committee Second Monday 10:30 a.m. Book Club fourth Monday nc 1:00 p.m Open swim at McKendree
WEDNESDAY 8:008:00-9:00 a.m. Basic Yoga nc 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc 9-11:30 a.m. Open Art Room for Advanced Art 9:30 a.m. Bunco 9:309:30 -10:30 a.m. Line Dancing nc 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 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 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. Chair Massages 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc 9:30 a.m. Grief and Loss Group 4th ThursTUESDAY day nc 8:00 a.m. Strength Training nc 11 a.m. Red Hat Society second Thursday 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc p.m. Zumba 12:15 p.m 9 a.m. Pool Tournament (every 3rd Tues.) 9-11:30 a.m. Art for Beginners FRIDAY 10 a.m. Computer Club Third Tuesdays 8:15 a.m. Walking club every week. Meet at nc Opry Mills—Rainforest Café Entrance. 10 a.m. Digital Camera Club Second 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low Impact Aerobics Tuesdays nc 9:30 a.m. Tailgate Fridays. Wear your faa.m.10 a.m. -2 p.m. Social Bridge nc vorite team jerseys and bring some yummy 11 a.m. I-Pad/Tablet Class Third Tuestreats to share in the social hall. day 10 a.m. Bible Study with Davene 12:15 p.m. Zumba (4th Friday of each month) nc 1:301:30 -2:30 p.m. Tai Chi nc 11 a.m. Sing-a-long Choir nc 4-6 p.m. Texas Hold ’em games nc 1 p.m. Open swim at McKendree
*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!**
Valentines For Vets Concert Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.For the first time, the country music and entertainment capitol, Nashville, Tennessee, will host Valentines For Veterans Concert to elevate the organization’s noble mission and initiative to demonstrate support and offer respects to military families in an official “salute” to America’s Gold familyStar Families (those that have lost an immediate family member in combat) at a family -fun outpicking. This is FREE but does require a ticket. Goldstar families and Veterans can pick -up tickets at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum box office. Performances by Aaron Tippin, Daryl Worley, Lucas Hoge and Susan Wiseman.
Phone: (615) 416-2001
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum 222 Fifth Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203
Friends of the Center Special thanks to our sponsors for the year: • •
Phillips Robinson Funeral Home • Sysco • John A’s • Dick’s Flowers • Buckeye Cleaning Systems • McKendree Village • RJ Young • Windlands South • Sonic • Ace Hardware • Hip Donelson • Cantrell Physical Therapy
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4 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m. Zumba 12:15 Tai Chi 1:30
3 Yoga with Kara 8:00 a.m. Low impact aerobics 8:45 Qi Gong 9:45 a.m. Water Aerobics 10 a.m. at McKendree Open swim Mckendree 1pm
Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day Open swim Mckendree 1pm
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26 Yoga 8:00 a.m. Low impact Aerobics 8:45 a.m. Line Dancing 9:30 Water Aeorbics 10:00 Open swim Mckendree 1pm
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12 Yoga 8:00 a.m. Low impact Aerobics 8:45 a.m. Line Dancing 9:30 Water Aeorbics 10:00 Open swim Mckendree 1pm
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27 S trength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m. Zumba 12:15
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28 Walking club 8:15 a.m. Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m Open swim Mckendree 1pm .
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