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NOVEMBER, 2019 108 Donelson Pike Nashville, TN 37214 615-883-8375 www.FiftyForward.org Inside this issue: Gain insight on wellness resources • Medicare presentations and appointments • FiftyForward Supportive Care Services • The Larry Keeton Theatre performances and dates • NEW! Travel Blog Class • Inclement Weather Policy • Veterans Program • FiftyForward Travel • The Sing Along Choir Needs You! Community Resources •
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We now have our own food pantry located in the front office. We are collecting nonperishable food items for members and members of the community . Bring all donated items to the front office. You must make an appointment with our Social Worker to receive these items. If you have travel size toiletries including toothpaste, shampoo, etc. drop them in the box located in the front lobby. These items benefit hospitals and The Next Door, Inc.
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“Meals on Wheels!” comes the cheery greeting as Nashville songwriter Barry Coggins knocks on the door of his latest delivery destination. For more than twenty-five years Barry has helped spearhead an effort to deliver hot food to older adults in need as a volunteer for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels. “Food for the body and conversation for the soul” is Barry’s motto as he spends every Thursday out in the community making deliveries, often bringing friends along to help. In his twenty-five years, Barry has delivered an estimated 9,000 meals and volunteered 3,000 hours. “It’s a good habit to have…It’s a wonderful thing to be able to share food and conversation with people who…enjoy the company,” says Barry about his service, "delivering meals means just as much to me - actually probably more - than it does for the people who need the meals. The hugs I get are worth any time I invest." Barry doesn’t stop there, however. He also shows his love of the program through fundraising. He recently hosted the Barry Coggins Golf Tournament for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels for the twentieth year in a row, raising more than $20,000. He also hosts an annual singer/songwriters’ night and ‘Barry-oke’ as events which bring in much-needed funds for the program.
f According to a study by Feeding America, Tennessee is the 41st most foodp insecure state. More than one million l Tennesseans are food insecure. a y FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels seeks to alleviate hunger for older adults i n in need, delivering more than 20,000 g meals annually. Volunteers like Barry are e the heart and soul of the mission.
x p e Become a FiftyForward Fresh/meals r i on Wheels volunteer e and deliver hot meals n and warm wishes to c homebound older e adults. , If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, sign up to deliver meals for FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels. Spread cheer while you deliver a hot, nutritious meal to older adults in your community. Volunteers are assigned a designated time to pick up meals. Each volunteer receives the packaged meal as well as the address of 4-6 older adults who live in close proximity to one another.
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To volunteer to prep or deliver meals, a contact Sharie Loik Goodman, director, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheel, f sloik@fiftyforward.org. Currently, l volunteers are needed in the Bellevue a are on Tuesdays and Fridays. w l e s s
In Our Facility...
Businesses located inside our building include:
The Donelson Café and Catering Owners Mark Dickerson & Kevin Miehlke • Cardio Room-Treadmills, Open 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. ellipticals, stationary bikes, This is open to the public and can be reserved for special events (weddings, weights, TV and music. parties, graduations, etc.). • Resistance TrainingNashville songwriter Barry Coggins puts his heart Delicious homemade Stationary weight machine, and song into raising awareness and funds for specials include a meat single station equipment. FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels and two sides for $5.95. They also make deli • Exercise Room-TRX and sandwiches, fresh salads and soups. To place an order for pick-up or catering resistance bands, bosu balls, call 615-812-3802. dumbbells, and more used with offered classes. Billiards Room Ladies and Gents Salon Three tables, cues and balls. Full service salon for hair and nails. Includes haircuts, perms, color, highlights, manicures and pedicures. Computer Lounge Stylists names and phone numbers: Check your email and social media on the four PCs available Eva 615-406-6583 Gwen 615-243-5371 to members only. Big screen
Three Fitness Rooms
TV, too! SOCIAL HALL Enjoy coffee with friends. Play cards, Bingo or Mah Jong. Vending, microwave and refrigerator available. RENTAL SPACE Having a party? Need a venue? We rent our space. Call for availability and pricing.
Recreational Activities We have a variety of recreational activities that stimulate your brain and improve cognitive functions. It’s also a way to meet other members. Check these out: Mondays American Mah-Jong 2:30 p.m. Brain Games (trivia) 1 p.m.
Silver Sneakers FiftyForward Donelson Station is a basic Silver Sneakers site. Silver Sneakers is a health and fitness program designed for adults 65+ that’s included with many Medicare Advantage plans. If you have Silver
Free Wi-Fi Look for the FiftyForward Guest Network on your device and use 50Forward as the password. Lions Club Recycle reusable prescription eye glasses in the yellow bin located on the front porch.
The Little Library Donated by the E’Levate class of 2019. Take a book or donate one!
Tuesdays Bridge 10 a.m. Texas Hold ‘Em 4 p.m. Bridge Class 2 p.m. Chess 2 p.m. Wednesdays Bingo 12:30 p.m. Rummikub 1:30 p.m. Thursdays Cribbage 9 a.m. Chinese Mah-Jong 10 a.m. Fridays (2nd Friday of each month) Beginner’s Pool Lessons 2 p.m.
Sneakers, your membership with FiftyForward Donelson Station is FREE. If you don’t know if you carry this particular plan, our staff will be happy to check for you.
FiftyForward Donelson Station 108 Donelson Pike Nashville, TN 37214 615-883-8375 www.FiftyForward.org Center Hours Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Staff Lisa Maddox Center Director lmaddox@fiftyforward.org Kelly Lavely Office/Volunteer Manager klavely@fiftyforward.org Melanie Pennington Office Assistant mpennington@fiftyforward.org John Martin Office Assistant jmartin@fiftyforward.org Janice Judd Travel Coordinator jjudd@fiftyforward.org Ada Suarez-Blash Care Manager (Mon., 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) asuarezblash@fiftyforward.org
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Letter from the Center Director I am beyond grateful and excited to announce that I am now the Center Director for Donelson Station. I believe that I have learned so much in the last 12 years when I started as the Office Manager then moved up to the Program Director. My heart lies with Donelson Station and serving seniors. I love our members and all the exciting programs our center has to offer. We will be posting the Program Director job very soon, so bear with us while the staff goes through this transition. I received so much support from all of you and I am forever grateful! Save the Date!! December 14 is the annual Donelson/Hermitage Christmas parade. We will be opening our Bargain Basement that day as well as have craft vendors selling their handmade items in our hallways. If you would like to secure a spot as a vendor, fill out a vendor application from one of our staff. There is NO cost to participate this year. If you would like to give a donation back to the center, we would greatly appreciate it. The Donelson CafĂŠ will also be selling some lunch items such as sandwiches and chili. As we move into November and December, please keep in mind our weather policy. We may get lucky and have beautiful fall weather for awhile but we need to be prepared. See our weather policy listed inside this newsletter. I am looking forward to getting more involved in our community and making Donelson Station even more successful! Thank you all! Blessings, Lisa Maddox, Center Director
Many thanks to our sponsors:
FiftyForward membership When you join FiftyForward, you can participate in the hundreds of programming activities across seven centers. Membership is $12/ month or $144/year and scholarships are available. To learn more, talk with your center staff and fill out an application. You will be eligible for program discounts on trips, special programs and classes.
We look forward to meeting you!
Gain insight and details on all of these trips at https://fiftyforward.org/ travel/
Museum and Ark Encounter
Personal Travel Blogging Class
July 15-21, 2020: Mt. Rushmore (details TBD)
Have you ever wanted to learn to blog and share your personal travel experiences? Here is your chance!
Dec. 10-12: Pigeon Forge Cost: $499 pp/dbl., $584 single, $480 pp/triple, $470 pp/quad.
Sept. 14-17, 2020: Everything Elvis (details TBD)
We will be offering a 4-week Travel Blogging class on Mondays starting Monday, Nov. 11 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $60 for members and $120 for non-members. You will analyze works of master travel writers who infused elements of journalism, personal essay, narrative, and poetic prose. You will use photo walks and journaling to gather material, tools to draft and revise, and feedback from one another throughout the process. Sign up with a staff member or volunteer.
Nov. 3-9: National Parks & Canyons of the Southwest Cost: $2,095 pp/dbl
Dec. 30-Jan. 4: Rose Parade New Year Cost: $2,950 pp/dbl includes all tours, roundtrip airfare, five nights’ lodging, nine meals, and motor coach transportation.
August 12-19, 2020: Nova Scotia Call Janice Judd at 615-883-8375 to make your reservation for trips. Non-members pay an additional 10 percent.
Apr. 3-9, 2020: Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington D.C. Cost: $2,789 pp/dbl Apr. 28-May 6, 2020: Tulip River Cruise, featuring Dutch and Belgian Waterways . Cost: Cabins range from $4,199-$7,099 May 14-16, 2020: Billy Graham Museum Cost: $475pp/dbl June 8-11, 2020: Creation
On the Road with FiftyForward Call and reserve your place since spots will fill quickly! “Unclaimed Baggage” Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 This trip is currently full. For more information, call Brittany Campagna at 615-375-0102.
Everyone who travels has a story...or two….or twenty. Whether you are a novice writer or honing your craft as a pro, join our community of explorers to create a souvenir — a personal, compelling narrative — from past adventures. Entice readers to add to their bucket list of destinations through creative travel blogs. This is an incredible way to share your memories. About the Instructor Cindy McCain is a university writing instructor and non fiction writer. Her travel guides have been published at StyleBlueprint and SheKnows.com. Her Southern Girl Gone Global was named a Top 50 Travel Blog of 2016 in the UK and was featured by US News and World Report, Orbitz, and Expedia. A former expat who has lived in Morocco and the Dominican Republic and traveled to 25+ countries, she partners with travel brands/tourism boards to transport readers across four continents and the Caribbean. She received the Community and Journalism Award from the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Passion projects include Latin dancing, a memoir, and the launch of her Journaling the Journey Writing Retreat in Morocco in 2020.
Cigna offers a wealth of educational programming across the Agency. These programs are free to attend.
Have you heard about the new All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health? This new exciting program seeks to
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Dec. 12, noon
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November Medicare Presentations/Appointments-Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Don’t forget that open enrollment ends December 7, so if you have any questions regarding your Medicare plan make sure to attend one of the presentations below or make an appointment with a Medicare advisor.
Core Insurance
Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.
Presentation
American Republic Insurance
Thursday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.
Appointments to go over plans
Humana
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m.
Presentation
Amerigroup
Thursday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m.
Presentation
Amerigroup
Saturday, Nov. 16, 12 p.m.
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Policies About Signing up for Trips: Since the mystery lunch and the lunchbunch trips fill up so quickly, we ask that if you have been on this trip consecutively the last three months, please allow others member to sign up. This allows those who have been unable to sign up get a chance to experience these trip and meet other members. Also, FiftyForward Donelson Station will only allow individuals to sign up two people at a time for trips. To clarify, you may call and sign up yourself and your husband or wife or yourself and a friend, but it is limited to ONLY two people. You may NOT call up, stop in, sign up for or pay for more than two people. This has caused some problems with one person taking up multiple spots on the van and then often canceling. We are trying to be fair to all members that enjoy taking trips. This has been approved by the Advisory Council and the Program Committee.
Trip Suggestions If you have any trip ideas, make sure to tell Lisa Maddox or drop a note in the trip suggestion box outside of her office. We are always open to suggestions and know these are a great asset to our membership. Sing Along Choir-We Need You! The Sing Along Choir needs new members! They practice once a week on Fridays at 11 a.m. and perform at local nursing and assisted living facilities once a month. They have lots of fun and bring joy to those they visit. There are no auditions, just show up!!!
Trip Requirements and Credit 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 is 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. • CREDITS ARE 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 plan accordingly. Drivers will not wait! • There are no cash refunds for any trips/events. Inclement Weather Policy If Metro schools are closed, we will NOT have our regular daytime programming, classes, events or scheduled trips. However, our office will still open, although possibly on a delayed schedule. Classes may restart before Metro reopens as long as the roads and our facility are safe. Staff and member safety is most important. Call before driving to the center 615-883-8375. All jewelry classes will be left to the instructor’s discretion whether to cancel class or not.
NOVEMBER TRIPS AND EVENTS All Medicare Presentations and Appointments are located on page 3. You MUST sign up for each one. Equipment Orientation: Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. Certified Senior Fitness Instructor Ronald Ruffin will conduct a training on our exercise equipment located in the cardio room and the resistance training room. Learn how to use the equipment properly and ask any questions about getting started. Free. Sign up with a volunteer or staff. Tech Help: Tues., Nov. 5, 10 a.m. Tech savvy member Cheryl Harris will help members with their technical devices free of charge. Bring your laptop, iPad, tablet, iPhone or Android device with you to get one-on-one help. Make a 30-minute appointment with staff or a volunteer.
staff or a volunteer. Mystery Lunch: Fri., Nov. 8. Join the mystery gang and head to an undisclosed location for a delicious lunch. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Cost: $6. Depart center at 10:45 a.m. Pet Community Center Mobile Unit: Sat., Nov. 9, 9 am-1 pm. The mobile pet unit will be in our parking lot offering low-cost services for your pets including vaccinations, microchips, flea and tick treatment and more. No appointment necessary, just show up.
Veterans Program Center Luncheon: Mon., Nov. 11, 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to show appreciation to our Veterans at our November luncheon. The program will include a personal story Davidson County Register of Deeds “Property Fraud” from a veteran who is a Donelson Station member, Presentation: Tues., Nov. 5, 10 a.m. The Davidson patriotic songs from our very own ukulele group, County Register of Deeds is taking a proactive approach acknowledgement to each veteran who served in the by offering residents and businesses innovative armed force and a few prizes, too! Veterans’ lunches protection against property and mortgage fraud. Learn will be sponsored by Rita’s Home Care Services. All more about this free service that will protect you from others will pay $8 for a delicious lunch provided by The fraudulent transactions involving your property. Sign up Donelson Café. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. If you with staff or a volunteer. are a veteran, make sure to let us know what branch of the military you served in when you sign up. Frist Museum’s Art Trunk Training: Tues., Nov. 5, 2 p.m. Office Manager, Kelly Lavely, will Personal Travel Blogging Class: be teaching the art trunk project this month. You will Starts Mon., Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Cindy McCain is a learn about the Frist’s newest exhibition Hearts of our university writing instructor and nonfiction writer who People: Native American Artists. You will study the will be instructing how to travel blog during this 4-week artistic contributions of Native women artists by class. See page 2 for more info. learning pottery. Yes! You get to make your own clay pot! You will also explore storytelling with an emphasis Summit Audiology: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 11:15 a.m. on family legacy. Bring an item that reminds you or Audiologist Mitch Vest offers FREE hearing exams. symbolizes a favorite memory that you will be sharing. Summit has advanced technologies and a complete All supplies are provided. Sign up with staff or a service warranty with damage/loss coverage. Get a 30volunteer. day trial, free in-office cleanings, repairs/adjustments and free annual testing. They accept many insurances. Nashville Public Television Screening ”Aging Matters”: Make an appointment with a volunteer or staff. Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. NPT will be doing a special screening on dental health for the aging. Poor oral Shopping on Music valley Drive: Wed., Nov. 13. Join us health can lead to an increased risk of serious health for some holiday shopping on Music Valley Drive. Check problems including heart disease and complications in out The Tacky Turtle, Music Valley Antiques, Jae’s Gem controlling diabetes. Learn about treatment options Mine, and SmART! Supplies. Lunch at Santa Fe Cattle available for seniors and how to pay for this service Company. We depart at 9:45 a.m. The cost is $5 for the particularly if you lack insurance. Free. Sign up with bus. Sign up with staff or a volunteer.
TRIPS/EVENTS CONTINUED... Walgreens Health Presentation: Wed., Nov. 13, 2 p.m. A Walgreens pharmacist will be here to discuss Medicare Part B and Diabetes Testing Supplies. Learn about what supplies and brands are covered by Original Medicare. This is free! Sign up with staff or a volunteer.
Cigna Presents “Healthier Together”: Tues., Nov. 19, 10 am. This educational presentation will focus on Mental Health. This personal subject affects so many people today and it NEEDS to be discussed. Free. Sign up with staff or a volunteer
Senior Helpers Dementia Presentation Part III : Thurs., Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.. This is the last presentation of this 3-part series on dementia. If you have a family member or friend suffering from this disease, you should attend this presentation about how it affects the person afflicted and the family members. Free. Sign up with staff or a volunteer.
Supper Club: Thurs., Nov. 21. The dinner gang is headed to Rudie’s Seafood and Sausage to enjoy fish n’ chips, shrimp & grits, salmon, grilled pork chops, sandwiches including po’ boys and more! The cost is $6. Depart at 5 p.m. Sign up with staff or a volunteer.
Lunchbunch: Fri., Nov. 15. Check out the hottest chicken in town at Bolton’s Spicy Chicken. If you are NOT a fan of hot chicken, try their ribs, fish sandwich (catfish, tilapia, grouper), pork plate, as well as lots of southern style veggies to choose from. Depart at 10:45 a.m. The cost for the bus is $6. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Zoolumination Chinese Festival of Lights: Fri., Nov. 15. Come see the Nashville Zoo in a whole new light and enjoy the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival. Over 500 custom-made lanterns will be spread across 60-acres, creating elaborate displays with some of your favorite zoo animals, holiday-themed scenes and a 200-foot-long dragon. The cost is $25 for your ticket, parking and the bus. Bring money for food. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Depart at 5 p.m.
Book Club: Meets the 4th Monday of each month. Mon., Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m. Join the avid readers and discuss the book Becoming by Michelle Obama. Anyone is welcome to join this group. All you have to do is love to read. Free Legal Help: Mon., Nov. 25, 1:30 p.m. Attorney April Jackson will help you with questions regarding estate planning, wills, POA’s and more. Make an appointment with staff or a volunteer.
Caregiver Support Group Monday, Nov 25, 5:30 p.m. Do you care for a family member or friend? Do you need support and fellowship with others that are in the same situation? If yes, please join us to learn how to care for yourself while taking care of others. The group leader, Pat Gates, is a published author who has experience in caregiving and can also offer support. This group is open to the community so if you know others who Frist Museum Tour: needs this, please invite them. The group meets the 4th Mon., Nov. 18. There are so many exciting exhibitions at The Monday monthly. Sign up with staff or a volunteer. Frist Art Museum including Native American Artists, Murals of North Nashville, and the celebration of “The Very Hungry Family Heritage Presentation: Tues., Nov. 26, 10 a.m. Caterpillar” written by Eric Carle 50 years ago. After your Do you want to learn more about how you can protect you tour, enjoy lunch in their café. The cost is only $5 and and your loved ones financially in the event of a medical includes admission and the bus. Bring money for lunch. emergency? If so, attend this seminar so that you can be Leave the center at 9:30 a.m. Sign up with staff or a prepared and proactive in case this happens to you. Sign up volunteer. with staff or a volunteer. Canvas Painting: Monday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Follow stepby-step instructions on how to paint this month’s canvas with professional artist Kara Williamson. A picture of your project is the fall scenic one attached. The cost is $25 and includes all materials. Sign up with staff or a volunteer.
“All of Us” Enrollments: Tues., Nov. 26 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Have you signed up yet? The National Institutes of Health is seeking to enroll a million participants from all backgrounds to improve the health of future generations. If you have questions or need help enrolling, FiftyForward staff offers individual appointments the 4th Tuesday monthly at Donelson Station. Sign up with staff or a volunteer.
FiftyForward Supportive Care Services Whether you are a caregiver looking for respite or need guidance on accessing services in the community, FiftyForward Supportive Care Services staff are here to help! Some of our services include: FiftyForward Care Team 615-743-3436 Providing older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind by caring professionals who are available 24/7. The Care Team can provide a professional assessment of your loved one’s needs, help in selecting and purchasing services such as in-home or residential care, on-going monitoring of care, accompanying customers to appointments, and other individualized tasks.
transportation, health care, counseling, etc.). Davidson County: 615-743-3416 Williamson County: 615-376-4334 FiftyForward Adult Day Services 615-463-2266 Located in Green Hills, this social model licensed day program assists those with health and/or memory issues to participate in structured activities in a supportive and enriching environment. FiftyForward Conservatorship 615-743-3436 Called the “gold standard” by a local attorney, this program makes decisions when an older adult can no longer do so and has no one to help. Through court appointment, FiftyForward can serve as conservator of person and/or finances.
FiftyForward Living at Home Care Management This no-cost program for low income older adults offers in-home assessments to connect them with services that meet their specific needs (food, housing,
About FiftyForward Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. As a nonprofit operating seven lifelong learning centers –- two in Williamson and five in Davidson County -– FiftyForward offers educational, health and wellness, arts and volunteer programs to engage older adults. FiftyForward also provides comprehensive supportive services and access to resources including FiftyForward Adult Day Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels as well as the FiftyForward Care Team offering care assessment and services for older adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (regional and international) and the Senior Center for the Arts and The Larry Keeton Theatre, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, feature performing arts for all ages. Get social with us - friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about FiftyForward resources and volunteer opportunities by visiting: www.fiftyforward.org.
FiftyForward Victory Over Crime
MTGMS Jewelry School
This FREE program supports older adults who have been a victim of crime. Caring professionals help victims overcome traumatic crimes such as neglect, financial exploitation, domestic violence, sexual assault, mail/ phone fraud, burglary and physical abuse. These services include care management, legal advocacy and counseling support. For more information, call 615-7433417.
The Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society offers 30+ jewelry classes quarterly at FiftyForward Donelson Station. Classes include silversmithing, faceting, lapidary, wire-wrapping, basic stone carving, chain maille and lots of 1-2 day workshops. Discounted prices for members range from $10-$30 per class.
FLIP Program (Friends Learning in Pairs)
Their rock and gem meeting is at 3 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday. Everyone is welcome. For more information on classes visit www.mtgms.org.
Did you know that 65% of America’s fourth graders do not read at a proficient level? FiftyForward Learning in Pairs program is seeking volunteers to help children grades K-4 who need assistance in reading or math. Time commitment includes a once a week visit at your student's school for 2 hours throughout the school year. Contact Lisa Hill for more information at 615-622-9867.
Center-based wellness resources
tn.ship@ tn.gov, or visit tnmedicarehelp.com.
Grief Support Group: Meets on the 1st Sunday of the month, 2 p.m. at Dodson Chapel United Methodist Church. This is a free support group for those dealing with the stages of grief. Meet with others who are journeying through the same processes in a safe and confidential environment. The Group also plays cards on the 4th Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the social hall.
Summit Audiology: The Audiologist is here on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11:15 a.m.–1 :15 p.m. offering FREE hearing exams. Make an appointment with staff or a volunteer.
Caregiver Support Group: Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Pat Gates, facilitator and published author, can be reached at pegates@bellsouth.net Equipment Orientation: Meets the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Ronald Ruffin, Certified Personal Trainer, will show you how to properly use the exercise equipment.
Medicare Counseling: For help with your Medicare questions, call 1-877-801-0044, email
Weight Watchers: Meets on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in our conference room. Call Reassurance for the Homebound: We have a volunteer who calls once a week and checks on those who are homebound. If you know an older adult who needs this service, let Kelly Lavely, Office/Volunteer Manager know. The Nail Spot: Receive FREE toe nail trimmings and pedicures from The Nail Spot located across the street at 113 Donelson Pike. This is ONLY for those who are unable to do this on their own. No appointment is needed, just show up. The date for October is Oct. 21 from 10 a.m.– 3 pm..
The Larry Keeton Theatre Our next production is It’s a Wonderful Life, The Musical and runs from December 5-22. Based on the classic Frank Capra film It’s a Wonderful Life starring James Stewart, the story closely follows the original plot, set in 1945, telling the story of a suicidal man whose guardian angel reveals to him how different the world and everyone whose life he has touched would be had he never been born. This musical version is wonderful for all ages. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday with dinner served at 6 p.m. and the show at 7 p.m. Sunday matinees begin with lunch at 1 p.m. and the show at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 for the dinner and the show. Show only options and salmon upgrades are available. Ask about our group pricing. You may call us to purchase tickets at 615-8838375 or online at www.thelarrykeetontheatre.org. Check out our 2019-2020 season: It’s a Wonderful Life Dec. 5-22 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Feb. 13-29, 2020 Mamma Mia April 16-May 2, 2020 The Little Mermaid June 11-27, 2020 Thank you to our presenting sponsor McKendree Village.