July 2019 A publication of FiftyForward Bordeaux 3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 Office 615-248-2272 Fax 615-248-7607 Center hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
July Highlights July 1: Spades and Rummikub Tournament Day July 3: Diabetes on the GO July 8: New Voting Machine Demonstration July 11: Advisory Board Mtg-2pm July 11: Walking Club Hadley Park
FiftyForward Bordeaux welcomes a new staff member Heidy Jackson Hiedy Jackson was raised and born in Tuscalusa, Alabama. She has been in Nashville for 30+ years and has 3 children. Heidy calls herself the “Jack of all trades.” She has a passion for working with people and her hobbies include bartending, decorating, dancing, and singing in the choir, also Heidy worked in the maintenance department with 19 years for MDHA. Heidy is known for her big smile. Welcome and keep smiling with FiftyForward Bordeaux!
July 12: Arts & Crafts-11am July 15: AMP Program (Financial Fitness) July 17: Living At Home -8am July 19: BINGO July 25: Bible Study-11am July 26: Field Trip TBD July 31: Spades and RUMMIKUB TOURNAMENT
Kimberly brightens our center with her smile and gracious spirit. She brings a smile to the center daily with her personality and willingness to serve and help others. We want to thank you for being a part of our family here at FiftyForward. Keep Smiling!
July Birthdays Maranda Tibbs — July 1st Florence Woods — July 4th Hayles Collier—July 8th Susie Majors — July 15th Joyce Adams—July 16th Linda Cloyd—July 23rd Corey Hemphill—July 23rd Margaret Johnson—July 29th
OUR MISSION FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. Look for the FiftyForward Guest Network and type in 50Forward as the Password.
Good or bad, we don’t need to see it to become it. When we realize that our choices are our own and that no one is forcefully pointing us in one direction or another, we can choose our own path. Melvin D. Fowler, Center Director
FiftyForward Bordeaux Father’s Day Celebration
Melvin D. Fowler Center Director Patricia Malone Assistant Center Director Address: 3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 (615) 248-2272 phone (615) 248-7607 Fax Advisory Council
Ann Black, Chair Brenda Gilmore Phyllis Cain, Secretary Pastor James Larkin Felicia Johnson Frederick Johnson Billye Sanders Carletha McNeil Brian Wilkins Catrena Thompson Florence Woods
MEMBERSHIP Annual membership: $144/year: ($12/month) Please see staff if you have questions. Scholarships are available! Reminder: Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and other community members to join.
Thomas E. Hunter Sr. was our Father’s Day Speaker, Thomas is the Director of Community Relations, with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office with many years of demonstrated and committed service. He is skilled in crisis management, nonprofit organizations, career development, coaching, crisis intervention and a strong media and communication professional with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Illinois State University and Bachelors of Arts in Theology focused in Theology/Theological Studies from American Baptist College. Thomas gave an inspirational word about fatherhood and their responsibilities as fathers, and the gift of being a father.
Connect with us! Learn more about the programs and services of FiftyForward Visit www.fiftyforward.org Connect with us on social media: www.Facebook.com/FiftyForward See photos of past special events: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiftyfo rward/albums
Watch videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/Fifty ForwardTN
August highlights August 1: Election Day Drive to the poles August 1: Advisory Board Mtg. Center closed early August 7: Diabetes on the GO August 8: Walking Club YMCA August 8: All of Us Research Program August 9: BINGO August 13: Walking Club Hadley Park August 16: United Healthcare BINGO August 21: Tournaments August 23: Field Trip TBD August 25: Bible Study August 28: Diabetes on the GO August 30: Birthday Celebration July 31: Spades and RUMMIKUB
Our center is available as an event venue. For more information, call 615-248-2272. It can be the perfect venue for: • • • • • •
Baby Showers Graduation Parties Bridge Club Chess Club Social Club Church Meetings
Quote of The Month A person is a person because he recognizes others as persons. – Desmond Tutu
What is 4th of July? The 4th of July is commonly known as Independence Day. It is a holiday in the United States that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. The 4th of July commemorates the United States declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain and is usually associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs and concerts.
How to Make Summer Thriller Ingredients 3 cups boiling water 3 bags - tea bags (Lipton preferably) 1/3 cup - Sugar 1 cup - chilled Cranberry juice 1 tbsp - Lemon juice
DIRECTIONS Boil water and add all the tea bags. Cover for 5 minutes. Remove bags and add sugar. Stir and cool. In a large pitcher, add the prepared tea to remaining ingredients. Serve with ice.