Centered & Connected, October 2022 FiftyForward Newsletter

It's Fall Y'all

What’s your favorite season? For some of us, it is definitely Fall! The air is crisper, the leaves change colors, and we can enjoy more time outdoors. Autumn with its more comfortable weather makes it easier to enjoy fun activities like hiking, apple, and pumpkin picking, hayrides, and real Fall activities like visiting a corn maze. It’s a great time to visit our lovely Tennessee parks (maybe even rent a cabin for a quick getaway), check out a farmers’ market, or tailgate ahead of your favorite college football team. Fall is also a signal to take care of business like getting a flu shot, winterizing our homes and yards, and getting out our cool weather clothes. Whether you enjoy this season with a pumpkin spice latte, an apple cider, or a pumpkin pie, autumn is the perfect time of year to relax ahead of the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

In 1988, President George H.W. Bush designated September 15 to October 15 each year as National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and recognize Hispanic Americans' achievements. FiftyForward joins in celebrating the tremendous achievements of Americans of Hispanic heritage Last year FiftyForward was proud to host the virtual event, "Hispanic Voices of Nashville" to share the wisdom of some of our Hispanic neighbors. To watch the recording, please click here.

Important Center Information

FiftyForward is partnerin with the Metro Nashville Public Health Department

o provide free, no appointment COVID testing and vaccination clinics at FiftyForward Donelson Station, Knowles, and Madison Station.

FiftyForward is committed

o being part of the effort to keep our community safe and to offering easy access

o COVID vaccinations and esting It is important to be up to date with COVID vaccination.

Learn more below.

First Updated COVID-19 Booster is Available

The CDC and FDA have authorized use of a new bivalen COVID-19 booster for individuals 12 and older.

“The updated COVID 19 boosters are formulated to bette protect against the most recently circulating COVID 19 variant. They can help restore protection that has waned since previous vaccination and were designed to provide broader protection against newer variants. This recommendation followed a comprehensive scientific evaluation and robust scientific discussion If you are eligible, there is no bad time to get your COVID-19 booste and I strongly encourage you to receive it.” Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

To learn more information from the FDA about the new bivalent booster, click here. To see what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, click here COVID-19 vaccines, including the new boosters, are now available at area clinics and at the Metro Health Department clinics that are setup at select FiftyForward locations.

As of this time, masks remain optional at FiftyForward locations. Everyone who chooses to wear a mask will be supported completely. We continue to pay close attention to guidance from government and health officials, and our mask policy may change again in the future if the situation with COVID19 transmission in our community changes.

October Virtual Programming

To participate and connect to any of the virtual programs below, please sign up in advance via the Membership Portal to receive Zoom links and additional information. The hosting center is listed to the right of the program name (if the program is on Zoom).

Writers Group (Knowles) Mondays in Oct., 1 p.m. on Zoom.

Join the FiftyForward Knowles Writers group, a meeting where writers share their memoirs. This is a great way to travel down memory lane and connect with fellow FiftyForward members.

Bold and Golden Men’s Retirement Group (Knowles) Tuesdays in October, 1:30 p.m. on Zoom.

Join the FiftyForward Knowles Writers group, a meeting where writers share their memoirs. This is a great way to travel down memory lane and connect with fellow FiftyForward members.

Meditation with Kelly (Donelson Station) Wednesdays in October, 10 a.m.

Please join us for a 45-minute class focused on slowing our minds, becoming aware of our bodies, and allowing ourselves to cultivate relaxation. All levels are welcome!

Bluebird Café Senior Show (College Grove, Knowles, and Martin Center)

Monday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.

We’ll stream a virtual performance of the monthly Bluebird Café Senior Show!

Armchair Travel (Martin Center) Monday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m.

Get those passports ready! Come travel the world with your friends, all from the comfort of the Martin Center. Call the center if you would like to watch from home. This month we will visit Iran!

Armchair Travel (College Grove) Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1 p.m.

Get those passports ready! Come travel the world with your friends, all from the comfort of the College Grove center. Call the center if you would like to watch from home. This month we will explore Argentina and Spain!

Dementia and Memory Presentation with Vanderbilt (Turner) Thursday, Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m. on Zoom.

Join Robbie Panepinto, DNP,RN, and Assistant Professor of Nursing at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing as she discusses Dementia and Memory, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, & prevention.

October Virtual Programming Page

To participate and connect to any of the virtual programs below, please sign up in advance via the Membership Portal to receive Zoom links and additional information. The hosting center is listed to the right of the program name (if the program is on Zoom).

Documentary Friday (Martin Center) Fridays, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28, 1 p.m.

Join us to watch documentaries that cover history, nature, and much more! You will see fascinating shots from the deep seas and up in the air, capturing great stories and pictures from everything our beautiful and interesting planet has to offer.

Chat & Chew (Bordeaux) Thursday, Oct. 27, 12 p.m. on Zoom.

Join Bordeaux Center Director, Melvin Fowler, for a current events discussion.

Walgreens Health Talk (Madison Station) Thursday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. on Zoom.

Join pharmacists from our local Madison Walgreens to discuss various health topics.

In-person Zoom

Membership Portal Video Library

Did you know that access to the Membership Portal includes a video library filled with programs including Arts and Crafts, Fitness, Health and Wellness, Lifelong Learning, Entertainment, and Resources? You can access these programs by logging into your account here: https://fiftyforward.org/member/#myaccount

Essentials for iPad

This 5 week course with a curriculum from Senior Planet covers the essentials of using the Apple iPad, navigating the internet, and sending and receiving email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using an iPad and the internet to enrich your life. Participants do not need to have an iPad because devices will be provided for use in class.

Prerequisites:

Before beginning the class, all participants must have a Gmail address. This course is best suited for people with experience using the internet on any device.

If you need help setting up a Gmail address, please call the Senior Planet hotline: 844 410 0268.

Location:

Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 10 - Nov. 9 at 1 pm

At the end of course there will be a drawing for a free iPad.

Participants must attend all ten sessions to be eligible for the drawing.

October Center Day Trips

If you are interested in participating in any of the following center day trips or would like more information, please call the hosting center, sign up in the Membership Portal, or refer to each center’s calendar.

Long Hunter State Park Hike –

Donelson Station

Monday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $10 + bring sack lunch

Chair Yoga at Bordeaux Library –Bordeaux

Tuesdays in October, 10 a.m., Cost: FREE

Frist Art Museum Tour – College Grove

Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch

Monthly Grocery Shopping Trip –Bordeaux

Friday, Oct. 7, 10 a.m., Cost: FREE Fall TN Craft Fair – Donelson Station, Knowles, Martin Center Friday, October 7

Donelson: departing at 10 a.m., Cost: $10 + purchases

Knowles: departing at 10 a.m., Cost: $5 + purchases

Martin: departing at 10 a.m., Cost: $10 + purchases

Chicago Tribute Band – Martin Center

Friday, Oct. 7, 5 p.m., Cost: $30 + dinner

West Nashville Mural Trip –Donelson Station

Monday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m., Cost: $10 + cost of afternoon refreshment

Courtyard Concert – Martin Center

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch

Cheekwood Harvest – Turner Center

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9:15 a.m., Cost: $30 Walk with a Doc and All of Us Research Program – Bordeaux, Knowles

Wednesday, Oct. 12, Cost is FREE at all centers

Bordeaux: Departs 9:30 a.m.

Knowles: Departs 9:30 a.m. Brunch at Big Bad Breakfast – Madison Station

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m., Cost: $10 + meal cost

Mount Juliet Putt Putt Golf - Donelson Station

Thursday, Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m., Cost: $1541st Annual Tennessee Indian Education Pow wow & Arts ExhibitionKnowles

Friday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m., Cost: $10 + purchases

Shopping & Lunch at Miss Lucille’s Marketplace – Madison Station

Friday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $15 + lunch and any purchases

October Center Day Trips continued

If you are interested in participating in any of the following center day trips or would like more information, please call the hosting center, sign up in the Membership Portal, or refer to each center’s calendar.

Southern Festival of Books – College Grove

Friday, October 14, 11 a.m., Cost: $10 + cost of lunch

Ethridge Amish Country – Donelson Station

Monday, October 17, 9 a.m., Cost: $15 + lunch (bring cash)

Rattlesnake Saloon - College Grove

Thursday, October 20, 9 a.m. Cost: $10 + cost of lunch

Hiking at Radnor Lake & Lunch at Chuy’s – Madison Station

Thursday, October 20, 9:30 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch

Lunch Bunch Donelson Station

Thursday, October 20, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch

Lunch Bunch at Hibachi GrillBordeaux

Thursday, October 20, 11 a.m., Cost: $5 + lunch cost

Supper Club – Donelson Station

Thursday, October 20, 5 p.m., Cost: $10 + dinner

Wildhorse Saloon – Martin Center

Friday, October 21, 11:30 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch Greek Fest Friday, October 21, 3:30 p.m., Cost: $10 + cost of food

Lunch at Monell’s – Turner Center

Monday, October 24, 10 a.m., Cost: $10 + meal cost

Brain Nutrition Presentation at Donelson – Madison Station

Wednesday, October 26, 12:30 p.m., Cost: $5

Mystery Lunch – Donelson Station

Thursday, October 27, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $10 + lunch cost

Granville Aristan Festival/Mayberry

Town – College Grove

Friday, October 28, 9 a.m., Cost: $10 + $7 admission + cost of lunch

Nashville Symphony Curb Open Dress

Rehearsal – Turner Center

Friday, October 28, 9 a.m., Cost: $10

Martin Masters Fine Art Show & Brunch at Puffy Muffin – Madison Station

Friday, October 28, 9:45 a.m., Cost: $10 + meal cost

HCA Halloween Party at Knowles –Bordeaux

Friday, October 28, 10 a.m., Cost: FREE

New Member Lunch – Donelson Station

Monday, October 31, 10 a.m. Cost: $10 + lunch

message from

County Clerk Brenda Wynn.

Squeeze the Day Podcast

Edgar Struble, a small-town creative, hits big time working with Kenny Rogers, Dick Clark Productions, award shows, and film production Edgar Struble is a multi-faceted creative. He's a film producer, music director, author, performer, and public speaker. He played critical roles in the Kenny Rogers Band for 15 years and has an ongoing association with Dick Clark Productions, where he has been the music director and composer for the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards. To say he's been in and seen countless interesting situations and rubbed shoulders with all sorts of stars would be an understatement. Today he's working to mentor younger folks in the industry and continues to expand his roots into film production. Let's learn how this dynamo balances life, entertainment, and his health to help the beat go on.

LISTEN TO HIS STORY ON OUR SQUEEZE THE DAY PODCAST HERE: FIFTYFORWARD.ORG/PODCAST/ OR ASK YOUR SMART SPEAKER SYSTEM TO “PLAY THE SQUEEZE THE DAY PODCAST.” IT’S THAT SIMPLE!

Aging Well with Dr. Amy Price Neff:

Friday, October 7, 1 p.m. Topic: Breast Cancer Monthly, FiftyForward and Dr. Price Neff from Mindstream Integrative Medicine present Aging Well, an informative virtual health series. This month, join us live on our Facebook page for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Walk with a Doc Nashville Chapter: Wednesday, October 12, 10 a.m.

Join us at Centennial Park for Walk with a Doc with Dr Amy Price Neff These one-hour walks meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Centennial Park Events Shelter. Dr. Price Neff begins each walk with a 5-minute “health talk,” then we all walk around Centennial Park together. The trail is a flat, 1.2 mile loop. Our next walk will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 10 a.m. No RSVP required! The Centennial Park Events Shelter is located on the Park Plaza side and houses ongoing events, including the park's Big Band Dances. There is a parking lot there as well. Look for the FiftyForward vans! Please check our Facebook page for up to date inclement weather information. For more information about Walk with a Doc, visit here, or please call 615 743 3431.

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Digital Literacy

As Nashville’s premier provider of innovative programs and services, FiftyForward is offering classes and individual tech help sessions to help members develop computer skills and better utilize technology.

From ordering groceries to taking and treasuring photos, Facetiming with grandchildren, watching a Zoom class, making a doctor’s appointment, to applying for a fun part-time job or volunteer position – the use of technology has become more of a necessity than a convenience.

Beginning in October at FiftyForward Knowles, FiftyForward Madison Station, and FiftyForward Donelson Station, FREE Tech Support Help will be offered on Wednesday afternoons. In partnership with a Digital Literacy grant from the West End Home Foundation, teens and young adults will assist FiftyForward in piloting the Tech Support Help program. Who better to provide hands-on computer and cell phone skills than young people who grew up with technology?

See the calendar section of the newsletter for specific dates, times, and registration information.

We need technology… because it is the pen and paper of our time, and it is the lens through which we experience much of our world. - David Warlick

Join us for Martin Masters Fine Art Show and Sale

After a two year hiatus, Martin Masters, the fine art show and sale hosted by FiftyForward Martin Center, is back! The show will exhibit the work of many local artists, including this year’s featured artist, Kim Francis. We hope you will join us in supporting local artists and FiftyForward!

Hunt at bhunt@fiftyforward.org for more

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