FEBRUARY 2015 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
Madison Station
From the Director… Black History Month Tribute We are very excited to welcome Freedom Rider, Dr. Earnest “Rip” Patton Jr. for the Black History Month Tribute on Thursday, February 19th at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Patton will recount his memories of the Civil Rights Movement and his experience in the May 24, 1961 Greyhound Freedom Ride to Jackson, MS. Coffee and dessert will be on hand. Sign up at the front desk by Tuesday, February 17th for this FREE event. We hope to see you there!
Photo credit: Edward Lloyd Owen
Kelsey Mahaffey
Inclement Weather Policy
FREE Tax Preparation
On days when Metro Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Davidson County Centers will open at 10:00 a.m. and all classes, trips and special programs will be canceled. If Metro is already scheduled to be out on a day when there is inclement weather, FiftyForward will post the Center’s opening status to Snowbird. Center Directors may also use their discretion as to whether the Center should be closed early or open late to allow members and staff extra time to travel safely. As always, if State offices are closed due to inclement weather, all FiftyForward centers and offices will remain closed.
Free tax preparation appointments are now available! Certified tax preparers from AARP will be available between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday beginning February 4th through April 15th. All you need to do is call (615) 860-7180 or come by the front desk to get an appointment. But hurry, slots are filling quickly! Also, be sure to bring proof of your healthcare insurance when coming for your scheduled appointment.
Our Mission FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50 + by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Flea Market Friday, February 6 The Music Jam crew for your dedicated years of hard work and service. It is with fond sadness we say goodbye for now to the Friday Night Music Jam. Windlands East for providing Tasty Tuesday and Post-Holiday Wellness Retreat dessert. Claudia Spires for donating art supplies for the Beginners Watercolor Landscape class. Nicole Longuevan, FiftyForward J.L. Turner Program Director, for assembling the Tasty Tuesday trivia questions and presentation. And to all our amazing volunteers: this place would not run without you. Thank you for all your care, ideas, and hard work!
Suggestions Welcome! Please see the suggestion box in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.
The first flea market of 2015 brings live music, donuts and barbecue sandwiches available for purchase at breakfast and lunch, plenty of vendor space and fabulous finds, and LOTS of home-baked goodies! Shop, eat, and be entertained from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6th. All vendors who remain until 3:00 p.m. will be entered into our drawing for a free vendor table at our May flea market! The following markets will be held on May 1, August 7, and November 6. Call 860-7180 or come by the front desk to find out more about becoming a vendor.
“The Best of Times” Valentine’s Banquet Sunday, February 15 “The Best of Times” February feature presents a blast from FiftyForward Madison’s past, the popular Valentine’s lunch time banquet. Treat your Honey to an Olive Garden-catered affair! At 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15th dine on delectable lasagna, salad and breadsticks before diving into delicious cheesecake. While lunching, enjoy our rendition of the Newlywed game with some familiar faces. Round out the romance-filled afternoon with dancing and enjoying the music of the V Day Cocktails band. We’ve enjoyed the smooth sounds of this band before and you’re sure to croon and swoon to their 50s and 60s love song selections! Tickets can be purchased at the front desk, one ticket for $15.00 or two for $25.00. Hurry to get your tickets by Thursday, February 12th.
Tasty Tuesday: Mardi Gras! Tuesday, February 17 Come outfitted in your best mask for our Mardi Gras Tasty Tuesday on February 17th. We’ll have a contest and the mask-wearer who collects the most beads will win a prize! The party begins at 11:30 a.m. with a traditional Creole menu of chicken gumbo and rice, tossed salad, cornbread and king cake. Afterward, shake it up with a band from Louisiana, The Delicious Blues Stew Band. Purchase your ticket at the front desk by Friday, February 13th.
Day at the Casino & Winter Birthday Party Thursday, February 26 Get ready for some fake gambling fun on Thursday, February 26th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.! Our simplified versions of Black Jack, Craps, Roulette and horse races will be on hand. Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you! Everyone will be given the same number of chips to begin the fun. Those who end up with the most chips at the end will win prizes. At 2:00 p.m. celebrate those with winter birthdays by indulging in cupcakes, ice cream and punch. All the attending winter babies will receive a coupon for a free meal at Captain D’s. Sign up for the FREE event at the front desk by Tuesday, February 24th. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Unless otherwise indicated, all classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00. Line Dance led by Faye Redden; 9:30 am
SilverSneakers® Circuit taught by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing workout. SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing taught by Kathleen Phillips. 2:00 pm; Focuses on reducing stress and breathing techniques Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm; $5 per class for members Ballroom Dancing taught by Kathleen Phillips. 5:00 pm; No partner necessary! $8 per class They are currently studying the waltz. Personal Training with Michael Neel; 4:30-6:30pm; $15/30 min; $25/hour; Inquire at front desk ®
SilverSneakers Classic taught by Kathleen
Phillips; 10:00 am; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs specifically tailored for seniors Tai-Chi taught by Larry Lee; 9:00 am & 6:45 pm; $3.00 a class; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health. SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch taught by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Moves your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm; $5 a class SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 6:00 pm; $5.00 a class SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Lisa Elkin; 12:30pm Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm; $5 a class
And Monday Through Friday... City Road United Methodist Track - The track is open for FiftyForward Madison members’ use Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Go by the front desk and show your Fitness Center FiftyForward scan card. You will be given the pass code to get in. The track is on the second level of City Hours Road. Lisa Elkin, Certified Personal Trainer is also Monday -Thursday available for sessions during the day. Call her at 7:00am - 6:30 pm 926-2708 to schedule. $25/session. Friday Walk Our Parking Lot - Four times around our 7:00 am - 3:30 pm parking lot equals one mile! asdzfg
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Audiology Screening Sign up at the front desk for a FREE hearing appointment by Summit Audiology of Hendersonville! Every third Tuesday of the month from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. Benefit Checkup Are you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Community Food Advocates hotline: (615) 385 - 2286 extension: 230. Blood Pressure Checks 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks Jenny Kay Caregivers: 2nd Tuesdays of the month, 10:30 – 11:30a.m. Depression and Bipolar Support Group If you suffer from Depression, Bipolar Disorder, other mood and emotional disorders or are a caregiver for those who suffer, join the DBSA group on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Annie Lauri, DBSA Madison Chapter Good Food For Good People Fresh, local produce, meat, cheese and various canned goods for sale every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Social Room.
Wellness Resources are continued on the Social Groups page.
*Art Club - Meets on Thursdays starting in March in the Open Art Room to create and pursue arts and crafts in various forms and to utilize various mediums. Free Legal Aid: Provided by Bob Ross Oil Painting Class – Liz Farar is Beck & Beck Law Office currently on hiatus and is hoping to Meet with an attorney on the 3rd Wednesdays starting at return to teach this class in March. 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. *Crochet for Beginners/Crochet Club – Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Led by Paulette See the front desk to make Spalding. Bring an “H” needle and yarn and Paulette will be happy to show you the an appointment. basics of crochet. Having a Big Party? Rent our Building! - We provide Framing – Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & rental of our Social Room for moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. evenings and Saturdays. Cost is $100 per hour, *Knitting Club – Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! minimum of three hours and Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn. includes all tables and chairs. FiftyForward members *Photo Club – The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets on the fourth receive a 25% discount! Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. They are on hiatus and will return in the spring. Notary Services - Julie *Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Led by Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Monday Carole Petty. through Thursday, 12:30 *Reader’s Theater- Calling all Actors! Rehearsals for our next play are Tuesdays at 4:30, Fridays 11:30 - 3:30. 11 a.m. Don’t worry about memorizing your lines. Facilitated by Kelsey Mahaffey. Open Computer Lab - Our computer lab is equipped with Zen-Doodle Class - Join Claudia Spires to learn about a new and popular form of cable internet and open for doodling. This beginning level class is great for all levels of artists. $5.00 covers the your daily use! *NOTE: Lab supplies for the class. Hurry to sign up at the front desk, only 10 spots are available. is closed during private Examples of Zen-Doodles are on display at the front. computer tutoring times, Guitar Lessons – Fridays at 4 p.m. by Vern reflexology and Legal Aid. Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk. Tech Up– Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one Golden Tones Choir – Led by Geno Haffner instruction on social media, Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Seeking those who love to tablets & smartphones. On sing. the fourth Wednesdays of the month in half hour increments Karaoke Club – ‘D. J.’ Dottie Dillard leads the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 starting at 8:30 a.m. p.m. Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! Thursday, February 12th. Transportation - To/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/ within 3 miles of center, $3/ within 4 miles.
Free Wi-Fi We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password.
Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. Piano & Voice Lessons – Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 310-4579 to schedule. Secrets of Successful Songwriting - Grammy-nominated songwriter Carey Ott will help you unleash your inner genius as a songwriter/poet in a FREE class! Beginning Thursday, January 8th from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. and continuing every Thursday through February 12th, Carey will teach you how to formulate your very own song! Hurry to sign up at the front desk as there are only a few class spots still available! Silver Notes Band – Kim Yearwood leads this 16+ big band on Wednesday at 2 p.m. They perform all over Nashville. Did you play an instrument in high school? Join them.
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Class, Club and Group times which are on a weekly rotation can be found on their respective pages within the Whistlestop.
2:00 Winter Birthday Party
1:30 Film Club Staff Pick: The Princess Bride
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10:45 Trip to The Hermitage 11:00 Yoga
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The daily/weekly games at the Center include Skip Bo, Rummy, Hearts, Hand & Foot, Cribbage, Rook & Bridge, Wii Bowling and other Wii Sports.
A romance filled afternoon awaits you & your special someone at the
Valentine Banquet .
Treat your honey to an Olive Garden catered affair! Dine on
delectable lasagna, salad & breadsticks before diving into delicious cheesecake.
Bible Conversation – Bible Conversation meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. February 4th welcome a Chaplain from Skyline to the leadership. Book Club – Will meet and discuss The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, February 25th. This historical fiction work about the life of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of Charles Lindbergh, is available at the public library. Brain Train – Mondays at 11:00 a.m. practice team trivia with the Brain Train team. Come for fun and/or to join! Bunco - Come play Bunco on the second Wednesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. We need at least 4 to play this easy dice game. Free prizes for those who win the most and Bunco. Film Club – Film Club will meet on every Friday except February 6th. Each feature will begin at 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. and offer FREE refreshments! This month we will show a 2013 Academy Award winner, a new release and a staff favorite. Each movie title and showing time is listed on the calendar insert. See Sam for more information about each movie. Genealogy Club – Meets the 1st Thursday at 10 a.m. Want to research your family history? This is the group for you. Inglewood & Friends – Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Madison Travelers – Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends. Mexican Train Dominoes – 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game. Bring a set of dominoes if you have them. Pop-Up Club – Sign up at the front desk to be made aware of last minute deals on trips and entertainment, known as “pop-ups” as they come available. Red Hat Society – Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. $15 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red and purple gear! Linda Kent, Queen. Monday, February 9th’s lunch is to be announced. sd
Reminisce – Meets 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes! sorithju
Cards & Billiards Available Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
What’s in the Bag? - Join HighPoint Hospice at 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month for a FREE game, prizes and snacks. Wisdom Writers Club - 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing.
Wellness Resources are continued here from the Exercise Class page. Grief Support Group Every first and third Monday at 10:00 a.m. we offer 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. Facilitated by Adam Waltenbaugh, Masters in Counseling, Vanderbilt University. Living at Home Services Providing referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Adrienne Morgan, Care Manager. Call 860-7180. Medicare Counseling Ray Daws, seasoned SHIP volunteer, is ready to assist with any Medicare questions you may have. He can be reached at (615) 628-8592 and by email at rdaws@comcast.net. Metro Nutrition Program Lunch for seniors over 60. Must apply with Metro first. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Also serving Meals on Wheels. Contact Felicia Whitaker at 860-7180. Donations requested. Reflexology Appointments Every 2nd Tuesday 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. David Robertson, RCR, Certified Reflexologist of Nice Touch Reflexology. Cost is $25 for 30 minutes, $50 for one hour. Call 860-7180 to schedule. Therapeutic Massage Member Sue Truitt provides massages at her home, which is close to the Center. Call her at 868-7032 or 519-3788 to schedule.
All trips are posted on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, aka “Tasty Tuesday.” Payment is DUE at sign-up. If the trip is full, put your name on the waiting list. If we get at least 10 names we’ll try to plan the trip again. Madison Travelers to Legends Steakhouse, Smyrna February’s weather causes it to be a time to insist on comforts. The Madison Travelers want to take you to one of their favorite traditions, Legends Steakhouse. There are so many options to be had: from salads and seafood to meat & two southern fare. Afterward, stop in Murfreesboro for a little shopping in the big Old Time Pottery. Saturday, February 7 – 10:30 a.m. $6 + Lunch Fiddler on the Roof Attend Larry Keeton Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof. Winner of 10 Tony Awards, Fiddler on the Roof is a musical theatre tradition! Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor dairyman, and his five daughters. Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness. *Note: No meal stop is planned for this trip. Thursday, February 12 – 6:15 p.m. $19 Brunch Bunch Supper Club has taken the month off. Instead of dinner, let’s discover a few of Nashville’s brunch options. Friday, February 13th will take us to the Garden Brunch Café. In yelp.com reviews, their Bananas Foster pancakes are raved about again and again. The Nashville Scene says “Garden Brunch Café’s charm-filled brunch is just the hook-up.” On Friday, February 20th, check out the weekend-line-worthy Marché Artisan Foods. The New York Times had this to say: “There’s nothing persnickety about Marché Artisan Foods, in East Nashville, a bistro and market that has a homey vibe thanks to enticing display cases filled with baked goods, and a few family-size wooden tables.” The Tennessean adds “I would say that a perfect Sunday would be brunch at Marché.” Round out the trip series with a taste of Wholly Chow on Friday, February 27th. Self-described on their website as “… a venue designed to celebrate the great culinary traditions of regional Southern cuisine. All of our food is fresh, local and organic whenever possible! Our menu is a collection of heirloom southern recipes that have passed from generation to generation infused with some contemporary flare.” Note: The price includes all three trips. The trips cannot be signed up for individually. Friday, February 13, 20 and 27 – 9:30 a.m. $12 + Brunch Music for Seniors In the month of romance, Music for Seniors presents a glimpse into Opera. The Nashville Opera’s Mary Ragland Young Artists quartet will perform a variety of your favorite arias at FiftyForward Knowles. Next, head to Fenwick’s 300, a modern day take on the traditional diner. Wednesday, February 18 – 9:45 a.m. $5 + Lunch The Hermitage for Black History Month and new Andrew Jackson Exhibit Order your favorite Italian foods at Gondola House. Then journey to The Hermitage for Black History Month as well as the brand new A ndrew Jackson: Born for a Storm exhibit. At 2:30 p.m., join the Slavery at The Hermitage: A Special Tour. This tour will highlight the life, culture, and experiences of African-Americans during the 19th century. Before the tour starts, be sure to take in the state of the art, million-dollar Born for a Storm exhibit. *Note: This trip requires walking and standing. Saturday, February 21– 10:45 a.m. $22 + Lunch Hiking Club to Peeler Park Come along for our first hike in the new year as we stick closer to home this time. The Peeler Park Greenway is a short trail, at 1.9 miles, that runs along the river through the wooded Peeler Park off Neely’s Bend. You may catch a glimpse of deer and turkey as there are frequent sightings on this cement-paved trail. Retire to Panera Bread for a warming repast. Have a Trip Wednesday, February 25 – 9:30 a.m. $5 + Lunch
Idea? See Sam or write it down and put it in the suggestion box!
Full Trips - Sign up on the Waiting List in case of a cancellation and to let us know if we should try to plan the trip again! Inglewood & Friends to Depot Grill, Springfield Monday, February 16 – 11:00 a.m. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
$6 + Lunch www.fiftyforward.org
Super Bowl Viewing Party Sunday, February 1 You are invited to StoryChurch’s Super Bowl viewing party on Sunday, February 1st at 5:00 p.m. It will be held here in the TV room. Bring snacks or a dish to share and come ready to cheer on your team.
Secrets of Successful Songwriting Thursday, February 5 & 12 Grammy-nominated songwriter Carey Ott will help you unleash your inner genius as a songwriter/poet in a FREE class! Continuing from January every Thursday through February 12th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Carey will teach you how to formulate your very own song. By the end of the class you will have your own completed work, tips about getting it published and the chance to enter your work in a FiftyForward-wide exhibition at a later date. There are a few available spaces for anyone to check out the last few sessions of this class.
Zen-Doodle Tuesday, February 24 Join Claudia Spires to learn about a new and popular form of drawing, Zen-Doodle. This beginning level class, which will take place on Tuesday, February 24th from 9:00 to noon, is great for all levels of artists. You can even have your doodle matted so it’s ready for display. Stop by the front desk to see a few examples. $5 covers the supplies for the class. Hurry to sign up at the front desk, only 10 spots are available!
Fingerspelling & Conversational American Sign Language (ASL) Fridays in March Mike Helms of Bridges Deaf and Hard of Hearing visited us at November’s Tasty Tuesday to share more about Bridges’ passion for bringing conversational ASL to the community. Learning American Sign Language (ASL) is in essence learning a foreign language because the grammar and syntax of ASL differ from that of written and spoken English. Bridges’ primary purpose in offering basic conversational ASL classes is to encourage and nurture the community’s interest in American Sign Language, the Ready to Join? Deaf community and Deaf culture. These classes are designed to give people a general A membership is just knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture in order to carry on basic conversations. $120 per year. Bank draft Mike will host a four-week class here on Fridays in of just $10 per month is March at 10:30 a.m. The cost for all four weeks of this available as well. We are a class will be $25. Only checks made out to Bridges SilverSneakers and Silver will be accepted as payment for this class. Sign up at & Fit reimbursed location! the front desk by Friday, February 27th.
The new Art Club and Open Art Studio will begin on Thursdays in March from 9:00 to 1:00 in the Art Room. The Open Art Studio will allow new and experienced artists to seek help from other artists, ask questions, experiment and encourage each other in an artistic group setting. Bring your own medium and supplies to create and pursue arts and crafts in various forms. See Sam if you are interested in volunteering in the Open Art Studio to help keep an eye on supplies, answer questions from inquiring minds, and to help encourage fellow artists.
Yoga with Stephen North, Jr. will now be available every Saturday from 11:00 to noon. Yoga has long been hailed as a rejuvenating exercise for the body and mind. Sessions with Stephen are also available Mon, Wed and Fri at 2:00 p.m. as well as Mon and Thurs at 6:00 p.m. The cost for each class is $5.00.
Contact Us (615) 860-7180 Fax (615) 860-7732
FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails: Kelsey Mahaffey - Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org Samantha Garlock – Program Mgr. sgarlock@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves - Afternoon Office Mgr. jreeves@fiftyforward.org Lauren Woods - Morning Office/ Volunteer Manager lwoods@fiftyforward.org Kathleen Phillips - SS Instructor/ Liaison kphillips@fiftyforward.org Adrienne Morgan - Care Manager amorgan@fiftyforward.org Michele Clark - FLIP Coordinator mclark@fiftyforward.org Darryl Brady - Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org Ron Lashbrook -Van Driver Felicia Whitaker - Metro Meals
Where are we located? Even though our address is 301 Madison Street, we are physically located at the end of Douglas Street. There is a sign out front that says ‘FiftyForward Madison Station.’ Parking and entrance are in the back.
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Prize Challenge Six lip-shaped cutouts are hiding around the Center. Be the first to show Sam where they are all hiding and win a prize! Be sure to leave them in their hiding spots for others to seek!
FiftyForward First Trip When was the last time you did something for the first time? FiftyForward First trips, formerly Bucket List trips, has another challenge for you! Indoor rock climbing has lately grown in popularity and many new businesses can be found in the greater Nashville area. Sign up at the front desk if you would be interested in taking a trip to try it out. If we have enough interest Sam will plan a trip.
Whistlestop Member-Only Price!!! The 16th annual Whistlestop, FiftyForward Madison’s biggest fundraiser of the year, is just around the corner. Members receive a special discounted price of $50.00. Make your reservations to attend at the front desk.