FiftyForward Madison Station Jan 2015 newsletter

JANUARY 2015 ISSUE

THE WHISTLESTOP

Madison Station

From the Director...

Welcome to the new layout for our Whistlestop Newsletter! Extra special thanks to Julie Reeves who designed this for us. As always, be sure to read it cover to cover so you won’t miss one exciting class or program here at Fifty Forward Madison Station.

Don’t Let this be Your Last Issue of the Whistlestop Newsletter Attention Members - This could be your last issue of the Whistlestop! Please be advised that if you have not renewed your membership for 2015, then this will be the last newsletter you receive by mail. This month, for this brand-new design for the New Year, we have decided to mail the newsletter to every member from 2014. However, beginning in February, only current members for 2015 will be receiving this by mail. Please be advised also that if we have your email address on file, we will be emailing the newsletter to you for the remainder of the year. If you would rather receive The Whistlestop via “snail mail,” just let our front office staff know and they will be happy to make this change for you. We hope you enjoy the new design, and we are looking forward to a great year in 2015!

Happy New Year,

Kelsey Mahaffey

Membership & Visitor Policies Effective January 1, FiftyForward membership and visitors will be for those aged 50 and up. Current members under this age will be grandfathered in. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Director. We welcome all first-time visitors with one free visit. Subsequent visits will be $5.00 per day. FiftyForward continues to offer low membership fees of only $10/month. Just $10 per month allows you access to all of the fabulous programs, classes, events and fitness center. Members can choose to pay for the year all at once or sign up for bank draft for the $10/month option. Don’t miss a day at FiftyForward Madison Station. Renew or become a member today!

Madison Station Now Accepts Silver & Fit We are pleased to announce that we are now a Silver & Fit location. Silver & Fit works just like SilverSneakers, where your health plan covers your membership fees. Healthspring will be using this company, Silver & Fit, for 2015. You can call your health plan to see if you qualify for this benefit or we can check for you at the Center. Those who are eligible just need to fill out a 2015 membership form.

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

Let us entertain you in the New Year!

Snappy Pappy Concert - Tuesday, January 13 The Frist Center’s Snappy Pappy would like to make up for missing our group on the Music for Seniors trip to the Frist Center on December 15th. He will be here at our Center at 10:30 a.m. for a FREE show of his 40s, 50s and 60s music on Tuesday, January 13th. Sign up at the front desk to enjoy his smooth sounds.

Tasty Tuesday: Trivia, FREE Lunch & Prizes - Tuesday, January 20 Tasty Tuesday on January 20th is our gift to you in this fabulous new year! It’s a FREE Tasty Tuesday! We will welcome FiftyForward J.L Turner’s The Brain Brawlers team to battle our Brain Train team in a Senior Brain Games Tournament as our entertainment. Each table will also be able to participate in the trivia game and the table with the most points at the end of the game will win prizes! The fun begins at 11:30 a.m. with our menu for the day of baked spaghetti casserole, salad, bread and a cookie. Even though this is a FREE Tasty Tuesday event we still need you to pick up a ticket at the front desk by Friday, January 16th so we have the appropriate amount of food on hand.

BIG Bingo - Tuesday, January 27 Calling all fun-lovers! It’s Big Bingo time again on Tuesday, January 27th. At 12:15 p.m. partake of a Whitt’s barbecue sandwich, potato chips, dessert and tea before trying your luck. The Bingo calling will then begin at 1:00 p.m. Make sure to purchase your $6.00 ticket by Friday, January 23rd so you don’t miss the opportunity to win first-rate items and the $50.00 coverall prize!

“The Best of Times” features a Post-Holiday Wellness Retreat - Thursday, January 29 The Activities Committee works tirelessly to bring you fun, beloved and new functions each month. In 2015, be on the lookout for the Activities Committee’s new “Best of Times” events which will be happening each month.

In January, “The Best of Times” brings you a Post-Holiday Wellness Retreat. What happens after all the holiday goodies have been consumed? Let us help you back on the road to a healthier post-holiday lifestyle with informative presentations and fitness activities on Thursday, January 29th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Did you know that Vanderbilt University Medical Center has started to incorporate essential oils in their ER? Learn more about essential oils at the “Gift of the Earth: Essential Oils Workshop.” Kicking off the retreat at 10:00 a.m., Whitney of doTERRA Essential Oils will walk you through the basics of essential oils and their use. There will be ten basic oils on hand to try. Afterward, enjoy a healthy lunch of vegetable soup concocted by our own chef extraordinaire, Kelsey.

At this juncture in the Retreat, choose your 12:30 p.m. activity. Option one is to join Kathleen’s class for a half hour of three 10 minute demonstrations of the Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch, Classic and Stress Reduction classes.

This is a great way to sample classes you may not have tried before or a way to get back into the new year on the right foot of regular exercise. Option two is to join Sam for a half hour of Brain Gym to help exercise memory and brain function.

Round out the day at 1:15 p.m. with Katie Fell, a certified holistic health coach practicing in East Nashville. She will present an eye-opening workshop entitled “Sugar Blues.” Katie will address the common sources of sugar, how sugar affects our body, common causes of sugar cravings, and lifestyle and diet suggestions for decreasing cravings. Learn why you get sugar cravings and that sugar doesn't have to have the upper hand over you.

Register at the front desk to ensure your admission into this fabulous FREE event and to pick your 12:30 activity!

Valentine’s Banquet - Sunday, February 15

Suggestions Welcome!

Please see the suggestion box in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.

Activities Committee’s “The Best of Times” February feature will bring you a blast from FiftyForward Madison Station’s past, the popular Valentine’s lunch time banquet.

Featuring a catered lunch, a backdrop of live love songs from your favorite decades, and our very own version of the Newlywed game will round out this romance-filled afternoon beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15th. Tickets are now on sale at the front desk, one ticket for $15.00 or two for $25.00. Menu details will be posted to the front desk as they are available. Come see Sam or Kelsey to be one of the couples in our version of the Newlywed game!

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 will start the waltz beginning February 12th.  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 FifFitness Center tyForward 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 availMonday -Thursday able for sessions during the day. Call her at 926-2708 7:00am - 6:30 pm to schedule. $25/session.

Friday Walk Our Parking Lot - 4 times around our parking 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 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.

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 – 11:30.

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 and 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.

Bob Ross Oil Painting Class – Liz Farar is currently on hiatus and is hoping to return to teach this class in March. *Crochet for Beginners/Crochet Free Legal Aid: Provided by Club – Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.

Beck & Beck Law Office Led

by Paulette Spalding. Bring an “H” Meet with an attorney on the needle and yarn and Paulette will be hap3rd Wednesdays starting at py to show you the basics of crochet.

9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions.

See the front desk to make Framing – Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & an appointment. moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. By appointment Having a Big Party? Rent only. our Building! - We provide rental of our Social Room for *Knitting Club – Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! evenings and Saturdays.

Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn.

Cost is $100 per hour, minimum of three hours and *Photo Club – The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets on the fourth includes all tables and chairs. Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

FiftyForward members receive a 25% discount! *Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Led by Carole Petty.

Notary Services - Julie Reeves, Notary. Donation to *Reader’s Theater- Calling all Actors! Rehearsals for our next play are Tuesdays at the center requested. Monday 11 a.m. Don’t worry about memorizing your lines. Facilitated by Kelsey Mahaffey. through Thursday, 12:30 4:30, Fridays 11:30 - 3:30.

Friday Night Music Jam - Every Friday from 6Open Computer Lab - Our 9 p.m. Free, but they pass the hat for donations. computer lab is equipped with All acoustic music welcome. Bring your instrucable internet and open for ment and sign up to play! your daily use! *NOTE: Lab is closed during private Guitar Lessons – Fridays at 4 p.m. by Vern computer tutoring times, Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk. reflexology, Legal Aid and Medicare Counseling.

Golden Tones Choir – Led by Geno Haffner Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Seeking those who love to sing.

Tech Up– Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one Karaoke Club – ‘D. J.’ Dottie Dillard leads the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 instruction on social media, p.m. Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! NO Karaoke in January. tablets smartphones. On the fourth Wednesdays of the Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. month in half hour increments starting at 8:30 a.m.

Piano & Voice Lessons – Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes.

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.

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 for a six week series, 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. Hurry to sign up at the front desk as there are only 10 class spots 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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10:00 17 10:00 Secrets of Wisdom Writers Successful 1:30 Film Club: 10:30 Madison The Hundred Songwriting Foot Journey Travelers to The 1:30 Catfish House 6:00 Music Jam Understanding and Shopping Deadline to Your Credit Purchase Tasty Seminar Tuesday tickets!

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8:30 Advisory 10:00 Secrets of 1:30 Film Club: Council Successful When the Game Stands Tall Songwriting 9:00 Legal Aid 9:30 Fundraising 10:00 Beginners 6:00 Music Jam Landscape 10:00 Beginners Deadline to Watercolor Landscape Purchase Big Day 2 Watercolor Bingo tickets!

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Bible Conversation – Bible Conversation meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interim leader: Del Dorr. On January 21st, Eastwood Christian Church Pastor, Jay Hartley, will speak on the period of history from the Jewish Babylonian exile up to the return of the Jewish remnant to Israel.

Book Club – Will meet and discuss The Girls of Atomic City by Denise Kiernan at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, January 28th.

Brain Train – Every Monday at 11:00 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 in January except January 2nd. Each feature will begin at 1:30 and offer FREE refreshments! This month we will show two staff favorites and two new releases. Each movie title 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. Will not meet in January.

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, January 13th they will lunch at Hibachi’s. 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 1:45 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month for a FREE game, prizes and snacks. Will resume in February.

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.

Hatch Show Print Tour Dine on locally-sourced homemade Southern dishes at Two Twenty-Two Grill inside the Country Music Hall of Fame before today’s adventure commences. Adventure time then brings a tour of the iconic letterpress poster shop, Hatch Show Print. “Listen to the presses crank as you learn more about the history of Hatch Show Print, see the brilliantly colored posters that put the shop on the map in the last century and compare them with the posters printed today for your favorite entertainers. Handle some of the tools of the trade and smell the ink as you make your own Hatch Show keepsake print to take home.”

Friday, January 9 – 11:30 a.m. $20 + Lunch Nash Vegas Radio Show Ride to Franklin to enjoy the “Hee-Haw” styled antics of the NashVegas Radio Show! Housed in Kimbro’s restaurant, the show is FREE and open to the public. Order lunch off the menu at Kimbro’s and take in all the hilarity. From their website: “Every Other Saturday" @ 11am, our "Viva! NashVegas® Radio Show" Musical Troupe gathers to fly by the seats of our pants!!! It's a Hoot!!! We Have A BLAST!!! Come join us as we "get back to our HillBilly Roots.”

Saturday, January 10 – 10:00 a.m. $7 + Lunch Bluebird Café Ride out to the famous Bluebird Café in Green Hills for their monthly Senior Show, which is always a hit! Enjoy coffee and pastries as you are entertained by some wonderful country music artists. Wind up this pleasant excursion at Ruby Tuesday for some classic American lunch fare.

Monday, January 12 – 9:00 a.m. $6 + Lunch Inglewood to Lebanon Outlets When it’s cold outside, what is the best thing to do to warm up AND get out of the house? Shopping, of course! For just such an activity, hit up the Lebanon Premium Outlets with Inglewood and Friends, the shoppers who will show you how it’s done! But first, stop at Ryan’s for a variety of American fare buffet options to sustain you in your shopping exertions.

Monday, January 26 – 10:45 a.m. $6 + Lunch Conway Twitty/Trinity Music City Tour Take a tour through the house that belonged to famous crossover musician, Conway Twitty, before he passed away. Plus, your tour guide will lead you through the world-famous Trinity Music City studios. Eat a big breakfast since we will have the tour first. Enjoy lunch afterwards at Our Place Café. And just added: vote yes or no at the front desk if you would like to see one of the featured movies at their Virtual Reality Theatre! The movie options will be listed at the front desk. **NOTE** This trip requires about 45 minutes of walking/standing around the grounds, Wednesday, January 28th – 9:30 a.m. $6 + Lunch

Full Trips - Sign up on the Waiting List in case of a cancellation Have a Trip Idea?

See Sam or write it down and put it in the suggestion box!

and to let us know if we should plan the trip again!

Madison Travelers to The Catfish House and Shopping Saturday, January 17 – 10:30 a.m.

The Happy Trip Tuesday, January 27 - 10:00 a.m.

301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115

$6 + Lunch $6 - Lunch Included

(615) 860-7180

www.fiftyforward.org

2015 Flea Market News Starting this year, the Flea Market will move to a quarterly rotation, held on the first Friday of the market month. At these larger flea markets we will also offer/advertise crafts, in addition to more food and music. These large markets will be held on: February 6, May 1, August 7, and November 6 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It is our hope that these changes will bring us more vendors and more customers for those vendors. We will be continuing the drawing for a free table on the next market day for the vendors who remain until 3:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact Kelsey with any questions. We look forward to making these quarterly markets big events that will benefit everyone!

Secrets of Successful Songwriting - Thursday, January 8 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 to 11:30 a.m. and continuing every Thursday for a six-week series, 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. Hurry to sign up at the front desk as there are only 10 class spots available!

At November’s Tasty Tuesday, we had the privilege of hearing about Bridges Deaf and Hard of Hearing from Mike Helms.

Mike would like to hold a four-week Beginner’s Sign language / Fingerspelling class at our Center in March.

The cost for all four weeks of this class will be $25. We will plan this class for the coming spring if enough people sign up.

Sign up at the front desk if you are interested in being a part of this class.

Understanding Your Credit Seminar - Thursday, January 15 Welcome Alicia Prosser, Branch Manager of Regions Bank in Inglewood, back after her Identity Theft presentation to us in November. Let her explain the world of credit, which can be a confusing and misleading subject. Please bring any and all questions you may have on Thursday, January 15th at 1:30 p.m. FREE refreshments will be served.

Beginners Landscape Watercolor Class - Wed & Thur, Jan. 21 & 22 A FREE two-day Beginners Landscape Watercolor class will take place on Wednesday, January 21st and Thursday, January 22nd from 10:00 a.m. until noon.

Member and Watercolor Instructor, Claudia Spires, will teach this class and send you home with a completed painting. This class is currently full so if you are signed up and cannot make it, please let us know so someone on the waiting list can take your spot! We will also start the discussion on the soon-to-come Art Club during these classes.

Mixed Media / Collage Workshop - Tuesday, January 27 You voted last month and decided that Candace Jones, Program Coordinator at FiftyForward J.L. Turner, an accomplished artist and teacher, will lead a mixed media / collage workshop for us on Tuesday, January 27th.

Candace describes this class as “fun and uses all kinds of materials to create the artwork.” In this Ready to Join? 3-hour one-day workshop, you will take paper, paint, glue, pencils, charcoal, photo-copies, string and other A membership is just elements to create a mixed media collage. NO prior $120 per year. Bank draft art experience is needed!

Supplies are included in the $25.00 cost, however of just $10 per month is you are welcome to bring other materials from home if available as well. We are a you desire. Hurry to sign up at the front desk by SilverSneakers and Silver Friday, January 23rd as there are only 10 spots & Fit reimbursed location! available! Class will begin at 10:30 a.m. and run until 1:30 p.m. See the front desk for collage examples.

The Golden Tones Choir led by Geno Haffner has a list of fun, smash-hits for you to sing this new year!

Some of the titles include: Tuxedo Junction, Bei Mir Bist Du Schon, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Sentimental Journey and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

The Golden Tones give performances in the middle Tennessee community and meet for rehearsals every Friday at 12:30 p.m. Come in and join them as a new activity for 2015! They are looking forward to making some great music with you in the New Year!

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.

FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Inclement Weather Policy On days when Metro Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Davidson County Centers will open at 10 a.m. and all classes, tr ips 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/offices will remain closed.

Prize Challenge Prize Challenge puzzles will return in February. The previous month’s puzzle answer will now be posted on the bulletin board under the Announcements heading.