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Donelson Station November Depot FiftyForward Travel and The Larry Keeton Theatre www.FiftyForward.org

108 Donelson Pike ● Nashville, TN 37214 ● (615) 883-8375

SAVE THE DATE! Donelson Station’s

Veteran’s Day Luncheon Friday, November 9 at 10:30 am

Holiday Craft Fair and Bargain Basement Sale

Everyone is invited to attend and show appreciation to our Veterans at our November lunch. We will have a wonderful lunch prepared by the Donelson Café The program will start with the presentation of the colors, gifts for all of the veterans, special speakers and patriotic songs sung by our own sing-along choir. If you are a veteran and plan to attend, let us know when you sign up what area of the armed forces you served. The cost is $8 and veterans are FREE! We would like to give a big thank you to one of our members, Belle Butler, for working diligently on this event and reaching out to each of the branches of the military and asking for gifts from each of them. Bring your friends and family to this great event! Sign up with the a volunteer or staff member.

Saturday, December 8 Vendors are welcome to sell their hand made crafts and items at our Holiday Craft Fair. We ask that you do not sell any food or drink items. There is NO cost for the booth but we asking vendors donate 10% of sales back to the center. The Donelson/Hermitage Christmas parade begins at 2 pm. Come and have some hot cocoa, browse through items in our craft fair AND our Bargain Basement which is loaded with gently used items and located in the back of our building. Stay warm and enjoy watching the parade in our lobby.

New Evening Yoga Class! FREE! Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 pm starting Nov. 12

After multiple requests, we finally found a certified instructor to teach evening yoga. Jan Cronin is a retired Vendor forms can be filled out MNPS teacher and a long-time Donelson resident. She with a staff member or a has enjoyed the benefits of yoga for many years and volunteer. received her 200 hour Yoga Teaching Certificate from There are the Asheville Yoga Center in Asheville, NC. She teaches limited spots yoga in her home as well as in the community and will available so be soon complete her 500 hour level specializing in Yoga sure to sign up Therapy. Jan wants yoga to be accessible to everyone quickly. without being strenuous, painful or boring by encouraging students to cultivate body awareness. This class is FREE! Sign up with staff or a volunteer. 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, dumbbells, resistance training bands, and more. Free Wi-Fi Look for the FiftyForward

Pool Room Three pool tables, cues and balls. Monthly pool tournaments, too!

Guest Network on your device and use 50Forward as the password.

Computer Lounge

Cell Phones—Money for your Center! Bring in your old cell phones to be recycled.

Check your email and Facebook on the four PCs available to members only. Big screen TV, too!

Lions Club—Recycle your Eye Glasses!

SOCIAL HALL

Recycle reusable prescription eye glasses in the yellow bin located on the front porch.

Enjoy coffee with friends. Play cards, Bingo on Wednesdays or tailgate Fridays. Vending machines Second Harvest Donations for the needy 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 Notes… Dear Friends:

Center Director Angela Bryan abryan@fiftyforward.org

It’s my favorite time of the year! I love the cooler weather and the opportunity to be with family and friends during the holidays. Speaking of friends, we are about to reach 1,000 members! It’s incredible the growth we have seen over the past several years.

Program Director Lisa Maddox lmaddox@fiftyforward.org

You may notice a change in our office. Kelly Lavely is our new Office/Volunteer Manager. She will work Monday-Friday from 8 am-4:30 pm. Kelly recently worked with the Madison YMCA and is an amazing singer! Please welcome her to Donelson Station!

Theatre Administrator Jamie London jlondon@fiftyforward.org

Unfortunately, with the good news comes some bad news. Emily Conder, our afternoon Office Assistant, has submitted her resignation and will be leaving us November 16. The mountains of North Carolina are calling her. We wish her well and thank her for all her hard work and the compassion she has provided us.

Travel Coordinator Janice Judd jjudd@fiftyforward.org Office/Volunteer Manager Kelly Lavely klavely@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. Saturday 9 am-1 pm 615-883-8375

www.fiftyforward.org

Additionally, we just found out that the company that pays us for our recycling is no longer offering the service and will be removing the dumpsters. We are trying to find another company to provide recycling pickup. In the meantime, please take your recycling to Omohundro Place or other recycling center. I am so thankful for our Center, staff and volunteers and hope you are too. Please have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember to vote on November 6 if you haven’t already! Thanks! Sincerely, Angela Bryan

Program Director Notes…. Hi Gang! We have lots to be thankful for this month. I am so thankful for our members and the success of this center. This month let’s focus on thanking our veterans who ensure our freedom everyday. I hope you will join us Friday, November 9 to show your appreciation to our veterans at our Veterans Center Luncheon. Everyone is welcome to come. Bring your friends and family as we honor those that have served in our military. Veterans are FREE! Also, with the holidays approaching think how you can spread some holiday cheer by just being kind and helpful to others. A friendly smile and a “hello” can go a long way. Warm regards, Lisa Maddox

FiftyForward Travel 2018 For more information, call Janice at 615-231-1235 or email jjudd@fiftyforward.org or visit Diamond Tours at www.grouptrips.com/fiftyforwardtravel ♦ Nov. 12-16 New Orleans Visit the French Quarter and the National WW II Museum and cruise the mighty Mississippi on a riverboat! View Mardi Gras float building 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!  June 19-28 Memorials of WWII London, Paris& WWII themed city tours.  July 5-17 Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Visit the National Civil War Museum, Hershey’s Chocolate World, Canada’s most famous lighthouse and more!  Aug. 25-31, 2019 Mackinac Island  Sept. 9-12 Hannibal, MO Visit Mark Twain’s theatre and boyhood home, ride the Haunted Hannibal trolley and tour the city.  October 7-17 Panama Canal This Princess Cruise has several ports of call including the Dominican Replublic, Cartagena, Columbia, Panama, Jamaica and Jamaica! “Yah, mon!”   

Nov. 8 Tropicana Casino: $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers includes lunch and a $10 voucher for slot play. May 6-16, 2020 Oberammergau-More information will be announced soon.

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On the Road Trips  Christmas in the Country in Dickson, TN– Sat. Nov. 3 Leave at 8:45 am Thomas House Hotel in Boiling Springs, TN –Thurs., Dec. 6 Leave at 9:15 am

The Nail Spot Monday, November 19 from 9 am-3 pm FREE p ed i c u r es o r t o en ai l t r i m m i n g f o r seniors ONLY at The Nail Spot, located across the street from FiftyForward Donelson Station at 113 Donelson Pike. Faiza Goff, owner, will offer this monthly on a first come first serve basis. No appointment needed, just show up at The Nail Spot!

2018 Book Club Schedule 11/26 Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay December meeting is a holiday lunch and the date and time is TBD. All interested book lovers are welcome!!

Jamie London SCA Administrator 615-231-1231

Based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella of the same name. Written by celebrated Disney Tony award winning writers Alan jlondon@fiftyforward.org Menken and Lynn Ahrens, and Mike Ockerent, this exquisitely www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org beautiful telling of this timeless Christmas classic of the humanity and good will of men, is sure to light the hearth fires of Located inside FiftyForward your heart this holiday season. Donelson Station. G (General admission)-Appropriate for ages. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and 3-Pack Special Sundays at 2 pm. Enjoy dinner and show for $32. Show only Any 3 shows for options are also available as is a salmon upgrade and veggie $85!! only meal. November 29’s show is Show Only (no dinner). Ask about group pricing for 15 or more. Thanks to our sponsor! 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.

Membership Fees to Increase January 1, 2019 Effective January 2019, FiftyForward center membership fees will increase to $12 a month via bank draft or $144 annually. As a nonprofit agency, we rely on proceeds from annual membership and program fees, special events, local government grants and funders, active volunteers and other thoughtful and generous community supporters to provide engagement opportunities for older adults. FiftyForward has not raised membership rates in eight years. This increase will offset the rising costs we are seeing to maintain our lifelong learning centers and programs. Be aware that you can renew your membership at anytime (before it expires) to keep the $120 rate for at least one more year. Bank draftees will not see an increase until their 2019 membership expiration. See staff for more information. *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.  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.

Senior Ride Nashville Presentation Thursday, November 8 at 10 am Senior Ride Nashville wants to foster a community that connects and empowers older adults. They believe the best way to do this is to connect seniors who no longer drive with volunteers who do. By giving older adults the ability to get around town and foster relationships with community members, they honor the city we live in and make it better for all. Senior Ride Nashville was created in 2016 by the Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee and the Senior Transportation Leadership Coalition with strong support from the local community. The support of their growing network of sponsors and community partners is crucial, including those organizations serving the senior population in Nashville and the many churches, synagogues, and mosques who help them identify older adults in need of transportation. Learn more about this fantastic service on November 8 at 10 am. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. This is FREE!

NOVEMBER 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*** Pet Community Center-Sat., Nov. 3 from 9 am until 1 pm. The Pet Community Center’s mobile unit will set up in our lot to offer low cost vaccinations, microchips, flea and tick prevention, heartworm medication and more. No appointment necessary. See their packages at www.petcommunitycenter.org. Tech Help-Tues., Nov. 6 from 10 am-12 pm. Tech savvy member Cheryl Harris will help members with their tech devices for FREE. Bring your laptop, iPad, tablet, iPhone or Android device with you to receive one-on-one help. Make a 30-minute appointment by phone or in person with staff or a volunteer. Mystery Lunch-Tues., Nov. 6. 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 staff or volunteer.

Dancing Classes: Steps toward Healing and Wholeness– Wed., at 5:30 pm Three dance classes remain: Nov. 7, 14 and 21. Each class is $15. Luke Marshall teaches any level; no prior experience needed. Learn the Tango, Fox Trot, Swing and more. Luke is an accredited dance instructor and competitor. His goal is to improve quality of life and joy through dance. Sign up with staff or volunteer. Senior Ride Presentation-Thurs., Nov. 8 at 10 am. Victoria Mehren from Senior Ride explains this program in detail and will update you on the cities they are now serving. Senior Ride Nashville wants to foster a community that connects and empowers older adults. They believe that the best way to do this is to connect seniors who no longer drive with seniors that do. This is such a fantastic program and very needed. Don’t miss out. Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer. This is FREE! Veterans Center Luncheon-Fri., Nov. 9 at 10:30 am (NOTE THE TIME). You and your family are invited to celebrate our veterans with a special luncheon. We will have a presentation of the colors, gifts for veterans, stories from a WWII veteran, and our sing-along choir will be singing patriotic ballads. The Donelson Café will be serving a delicious lunch. The cost is $8 per person. Veterans are FREE!! Be sure when you sign up to tell us which military branch you served. Sign up with a volunteer or staff member. Canvas Painting-Mon., Nov. 12 at 2 pm. Art instructor, Kara Williamson, will be leading this canvas painting class with step-by-step instructions. All materials and supplies are $25. Non-members are $30. Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer. (The picture to the right of the cardinals is what you will be painting). “All of Us” Thanksgiving Luncheon at Knowles-Tues., Nov. 13. Join us on this FREE trip for a FREE Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Knowles Center sponsored by the “All of Us” Program with entertainment and a presentation by Vanderbilt on Precision Medicine. There will be door prizes too! Leave the center at 11 am. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer.

Summit Audiology- Tues., Nov. 13 at 11:15 am. Audiologist Mitch Vest will offer FREE hearing exams. Summit has advanced technologies and a three-year complete service warranty with damage/ loss coverage. Get a 30-day trial, free in-office cleanings, repairs/adjustments and free annual testing. They also accept many insurances. Make an appointment with a volunteer or staff. Medicare Appointments-Wed., Nov. 14 from 8 am until 5 pm. It’s open enrollment for Medicare, and Dee Stoffer from American Republic Insurance, a non-biased provider, can answer your Medicare questions and do plan comparisons. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. This is FREE! Author Presentation-Wed., Nov. 14 at 10 am. Music City is alive with entertainment, food and history. Even natives will have unexpected discoveries. Come listen to local author, Tom Adkinson, discuss his book “100 Things to do in Nashville Before You Die.” Learn about all of the fascinating things to do involving food, history, culture and shopping. This is FREE! Sign up with staff or a volunteer. disease and how to manage it in order to stay healthy. This is FREE! Sign up with staff or volunteer.

TRIPS/EVENTS CONTINUED... .Walgreens Health Talk on “Diabetes”-Wed., Nov. 14 at 2 pm. Diabetes is a disease that involves problems with the hormone insulin. Diabetes can occur when your pancreas produces very little insulin or your body does not respond appropriately to insulin. The Pharmacist from Walgreens will be here to discuss diabetes in older adults. Learn about pre-diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, how food affects this Shopping at Cool Springs and Lunch at Bucca Di Beppo-Thurs., Nov. 15. Enjoy a day of holiday shopping at the Cool Springs Mall. First, you will have lunch at Bucca Di Beppo where they serve traditional Italian pastas and pizzas. The cost is $7 for the bus. Leave the center at 10:15 am. Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer. Flu Shots-Thurs., Nov. 15 from 9 am until 12 pm. It’s flu shot time! Protect yourself and get a flu shot from Affordable Pharmacy. The shot is FREE with Medicare. Be sure you bring your Medicare card. IF you do NOT have insurance the cost is $29. Sign up with staff or volunteer. TN State Museum Tour and Lunch at the Farmer’s Market-Fri., Nov. 16. The new Tennessee State Museum, encompassing 137,000 square feet of administration and gallery space, opened to the public last month. This is a FREE self guided tour of their current and permanent exhibitions. You will have lunch after the tour at the Nashville Farmer’s Market. You will have your choice of many restaurants. The cost for the bus is $5. Sign up with a volunteer or staff. Leave the center at 9:45 am. Frist Center Tour-Mon., Nov. 19. Take a FREE self-guided tour of the Frist Center Museum’s current exhibits, Paris 1900: City of Entertainment and 2018 Young Tennessee Artists: Selections from Advanced Studio Art Programs. We will have lunch after the tour in their café. The cost for the bus is $5. Leave the center at 9:45 am. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. Nrf2 Presentation Part 2-Tues., Nov. 20 at 10 am. This is Part 2 regarding the activation of the Nrf2 pathway which promotes health and longevity by regulating antioxidant, detoxification. Learn the secrets of biohacking your gene code and slowing the aging process and possibly treating brain degenerative disorders. This is FREE! Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. Lunchbunch– Tues., Nov. 27. The building at 221 N 5th Ave. was built in the 1890’s and opened as a “five and dime’ store in 1913. The building is a registered historic site as part of the 5 th Avenue Historic District in Nashville and was used in the first lunch counter sit-ins during the 1960’s Civil Rights movement. The new Woolworth on 5th reprises the original Woolworth as a restaurant and music venue. Enjoy fried chicken, salads, a 5 and dime burger, shrimp and grits and more! The cost for the bus is $7 (includes parking). Leave the center at 10:15 am. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Art Trunk Project-Wed., Nov. 28 at 10 am. Join us for an art project that reflects the current exhibit at the Frist Center Museum. This is FREE and includes all materials supplied by The First Center. The project will be announced after Nov. 9. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. United Healthcare Medicare Presentation-Wed., Nov. 28 at 2 pm. Join Steven Wells as he shares with you all the benefits that United Healthcare has to offer during open enrollment. Bring all of your questions with you! This is FREE! Sign up with a staff member or volunteer. American Senior Benefits-Thurs., Nov 29 from 8 am—4 pm. Lauren Cheever with American Senior Benefits will be here to discuss your current Medicare questions, compare plans and make sure you are getting the best plan for the money. Make an appointment with staff or a volunteer. Supper Club-Thurs., Nov. 29. We’ll head to MaliPazzo in White House, TN. for some fresh Italian food. Try their Surf-N-Turf, Chicken Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi, spaghetti and meatballs and much more! Their entrees range from $12-$26. The cost for the bus is $7. Leave the center at 5 pm. Janet Jernigan’s Retirement Party– Fri., Nov. 30. Our longtime Executive Director of FiftyForward is retiring after nearly 29 years of service. If you would like to thank Janet for all she has done for our center and the community, you can do this on Friday, November 30. We will be able to take up to 14 guests on our bus. If the trip fills up, you are more than welcome to meet us at the Knowles Center. The address is 174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. We will leave the center at 10:30 am. Sign up with a staff member or a volunteer.

Important Class/Event Information-Please READ!!!! New Information and Something for Everyone…. The AARP Safe Driving Class is Cancelled for Nov. 5 and Nov 6 Rummikub is on Wednesdays at 1:30 pm. New players are welcome.  Chair Yoga is on Tuesdays at 9:15 am.  Book Club meets Monday, Rosay. nd  Summit Audiology will be here on the 2 Tuesday of each month at 11:15 to offer FREE hearing exams.  Chess Club meets on Tuesdays at 1 pm. All are welcome—beginners and experienced!  Weight Watchers meets on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm.  Texas Hold ‘Em is on Tuesdays at 4 pm. Join the group of fun players!  The Walking Club will NOW meet on Wednesdays at 8:15 am at the Kohl’s Trailhead.  Mah Jong meets Thursdays at 10 am and can take 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 November Birthday are invited to join us for cake on Thursday, November 29 at 1 pm sponsored by Senior Helpers and Wilson Bank and Trust.  

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Sing Along Choir meets at 11 am. Have fun singing old songs and hymns. Travel to nursing homes to bring a little joy. Just show up and sing along!  Tailgating Share snacks with the aerobics group Fridays after class! 9:30 am. st rd  Let’s Bowl! Join us the 1 and 3 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 Tuesdays at 7:45 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.  Line Dancing on Wednesdays at 9:30 am.  Walking Club on Wednesdays at 8:15 am—good for all levels; walkers choose intensity  Yoga with Richard on Fridays at 7:45 am 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.

You’re Invited! to a

Thanksgiving Meal sponsored by “All of Us” and FiftyForward Tuesday, November 13, 11:30 a.m. at FiftyForward Knowles 174 Rains Avenue Enjoy a free thanksgiving meal, entertainment by Geno Haffner and The Choraleers and “thankful” precision medicine stories with Vanderbilt Health. Door prizes and vendors will be on hand as well! Donelson Station will offer FREE bus transportation to the first 14 members. Others are invited to drive to the event but sign up before November 8th by calling or registering in person at Donelson Station. 615-883-8375

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English Paper Piece Quilting Mondays in November from 10 am –11am (Starts Nov. 5) Talented member and volunteer Libby Hanesworth is excited to share her skill in English Paper Piece Quilting with other members. She has made beautiful quilts using this technique, and she will show you step-by-step how you can make your very own quilt with this method. Libby will prepare kits for everyone. The only item you need to bring is a pair of scissors. The best part is that this is FREE! Here is a description about this type of quilting: English paper piecing involves stabilizing fabric around a paper shape before sewing the pieces together to create intricate designs. It is most effective for designs that don’t have long straight sides but do have numerous set-in corners, such as the hexagon shapes. Because it's done by hand, it makes the perfect on-the-go project. With a little instruction, you can learn to traditionally piece most triangles, too. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer! There are limited spots so sign up quickly!

All About Trees Saturday, December 1 at 10 am Speakers from the Nashville Tree Foundation and the Metro Nashville Tree Advisory Committee will share the importance and benefitting factors about preserving our trees. Trees can add value to your home, help cool your home and neighborhood, break the cold winds to lower your heating costs, and provide food for wildlife. Join us for an informational program to learn about how to care for, plant and preserve our beautiful and diverse tree population. Information about the Emerald Ash Borer will also be presented. This is a FREE presentation. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer.

Janet Jernigan’s Retirement Party November 30 from 11 am to 1 pm We will be taking a trip to bid our Executive Director farewell at her retirement party. After almost 29 years of dedicated service to FiftyForward, Janet Jernigan is finally ready to retire and spend time with her husband and horses in their country home.

Please join us in thanking her for all she has done for our community. We will taking our bus at 10:30 am, and it will hold 14 people. You can also meet at the Knowles Center located at 174 Rains Avenue in Nashville by the Fairgrounds. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer.

November 2018 Monday

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1 10 am Mah Jong

CENTER IS CLOSED FOR FIFTYFORWARD STAFF RETREAT

Saturday/Sunday 3 9 am Pet Community Center

5 10 am English Paper Piecing Quilt Class 2 pm Senior Trivia

6 ELECTION DAY!! GO VOTE! 9 am Beginner’s Art Class 10 am Bridge 10 am Tech Help 10:45 am Mystery Lunch 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers

7 9 am Art Workshop 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by Bright Health 1:30 Rummikub 2 pm Basic Computer Class 5:30 Ballroom Dance Class

8 10 am Mah Jong 10 am Red Hat Trip 10 am Senior Ride Presentation

9 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 10:30 am Veteran’s Lunch 11 Sing-Along Choir

12 10 am English Paper Piecing Quilt Class 11 am Program Committee 2 pm Senior Trivia 2 pm Canvas Painting Class

13 9 am Beginner’s Art Class 10 am Bridge 10 am Digital Camera Club (2nd Tues.) 11 am Trip to All of Us Lunch at Knowles 11:15 am Summit Audiology 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers

14 8 am-5 pm Medicare Appointments 9 am Art Workshop 10 am Author Presentation “100 Things to do in Nashville Before You Die” 12:30 pm Bingo with Bright Health 1:30 Rummikub 2 pm Basic Computer Class 2 pm Walgreens Health—Diabetes 5:30 pm Ballroom Dance Class

15 9 am–12 pm Flu Shots 10 am Mah Jong 10:15 am Shopping Trip to Cool Springs Mall

16 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 9:45 am TN State Museum Trip 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 11 am Sing-Along 2 pm Bowling

19 9 am –3 pm FREE Pedicures at The Nail Spot (across the street from the center) 9:45 am Frist Center Trip 10 am English Paper Piecing Quilt Class 2 pm Senior Trivia

20 9 am Beginner’s Art Class 10 am Bridge 10 am Computer Club (3rd Tues.) 10 am Nrf2 Presentation-Part II 11 am IPad/Tablet Group (3rd Tues.) 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers

21 9 am Art Workshop 12:30 pm Bingo Sponsored by Groogan Insurance 1:30 Rummikub 2 pm Basic Computer Class 5:30 pm Ballroom Dance Class (Last Class)

Happy Thanksgiving! The Center is Closed for The Holiday.

The Center is Closed!

24 Small Business Saturday. Shop Local!

26 10 am English Paper Piecing Quilt Class 10:30 am Book Club 2 pm Senior Trivia

27 9 am Beginner’s Art Class 10 am Bridge 10:15 am Lunchbunch 1 pm Chess Club 4 pm Texas Hold ‘Em 5:30 pm Weight Watchers 6 pm “A More Positive You” Support Grp.

28 9 am Art Workshop 10 am Art Trunk Project 12:30 Bingo 1:30 Rummikub 2 pm Basic Computer Class (last class) 2 pm United Healthcare Medicare Presentation

29 8 am–4 pm American Senior Benefits Appointments 10 am Mah Jong 11:30 am Advisory Council 1 pm November Birthday Party 5 pm Supper Club to Molipazzo 7 pm A Christmas Carol

30 9:30 am Tailgate Fridays 10 am Crafty Corner 10 am Ukulele Lessons 10 am Bible Study 10:30 am Janet Jernigan Retirement Party at Knowles 7 pm A Christmas Carol

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 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics

Exercise Classes Mondays 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics 9:45 am Qi Gong 5:15 Yoga (starts Nov. 12)

Tuesdays 8:15 am Adv. Strength Training 9:15 Chair Yoga (New day!) 11 am Arthritis Foundation Class 12:15 pm Zumba Gold 1:30 pm Tai Chi 3 pm Beginners Strength Training

Wednesdays 8:15 am Walking Club-Meets at the Kohl’s Greenway 8:45 am Low Impact Aerobics 9:30 am Line Dancing 5:15 pm Yoga (starts Nov. 10)

Saturdays 9 am Adv. Strength Training