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FIFTYFORWARD.ORG | JUNE 2022
FiftyForward Celebrates Pride Month June brings warm summertime weather and a special chance to celebrate and recognize our neighbors especially those in the LGBTQ+ community. FiftyForward is excited to participate in this year’s Nashville Pride Festival on Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday, June 26, 11 a.m. -7 p.m. at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in downtown Nashville. Look for our booth there. We will also have a presence in the parade which begins Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. at the intersection of 8th Ave. and Broadway. Be sure to wave when you see us. And, for the first time, we are hosting a special FiftyForward Pride Party on Saturday, June 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at our FiftyForward Knowles Center. Join us for food, fun, and games to celebrate Nashville Pride and the older adults in the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition, we are proud to be part of the next edition of Nashville Public Television’s Aging Matters series. “Aging with Pride” premieres on June 20. Later in June, our Squeeze the Day podcast will feature an interview with Donelson Cafe and Catering’s Mark Edward Dickerson. Donelson Cafe is located at our FiftyForward Donelson Station. Mark and Chef Kevin (Miehlke) have spent nearly 40 years of their lives together and are so heartled in many of their decisions to lift up and support the community. FiftyForward sees and celebrates the differences in every person. Together we are creating a responsive community that is open, engaged, and accepting of all. Join us for events throughout the summer. We look forward to seeing YOU soon! Photo courtesy: The Tennessean
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FiftyForward is partnering with the Metro Nashville Public Health Department to provide free, no-appointment COVID testing and vaccination clinics. You can visit one of our three FiftyForward host sites: FiftyForward Donelson Station, Knowles, and Madison Station. We are very excited about this partnership as FiftyForward is committed to being part of the effort to keep our community safe and to offering easy access to COVID vaccination and testing. It is important to be up to date with COVID vaccination. Being up to date means that a person has received all doses in their primary vaccine series and at least one booster dose. Second boosters are also available to those 50 and older or those who are immunocompromised. Learn more below.
The Importance of COVID-19 boosters The best way to prevent experiencing serious COVID-19 illness is to be fully vaccinated and up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. In Tennessee, only 21% of individuals have received a booster dose of the COVID vaccine. Science shows us that boosters are essential to provide the best protection from serious COVID illness. During the recent Omicron surge, individuals who were boosted were 21 times less likely to die and 7 times less likely to be hospitalized compared to those who were unvaccinated. Older adults and immunocompromised individuals experience the most serious complications from COVID. The CDC now recommends an additional booster for certain individuals. Read more about that by clicking HERE. We care about you and encourage you to take advantage of the free and widely available COVID-19 boosters to keep yourself, your loved ones and our community as safe as possible from COVID-19 illness. Find more information here from the CDC about the importance of being fully vaccinated and staying up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccination: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html
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 COVID-19 transmission in our community changes. Please speak with staff if you have any questions about our mask policy.
JuneVirtual 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). See America Tour Trip Presentation (Bordeaux, Donelson, Madison, Martin) Wednesday, June 1, 1-3 p.m. Please join us this month to learn more about trips to Hawaii, The Rose Parade, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. Hear all the details and ask any questions that you might have. They will also be available to take payments on any of their 2022 trips. Dementia Care Education (Martin) Monday, June 6, 2:15 p.m. Aging brings its challenges but one of the unspoken challenges is the ever-changing family dynamics that accompanies growing older. Roles, responsibilities, and expectations can become difficult to manage for families through the aging continuum. Each family deals with issues differently. Learn about strategies that work and pitfalls to avoid as loved ones prepare for managing dementia, chronic conditions, longterm care, and end of life issues. Writer’s Group (Knowles) Mondays, June 6, 13, 27 at 1pm. Meet via Zoom or in person at the center to share stories, poems, experiences from your life or from your imagination. You might just make a new friend (or two!). Call Ann at 615-743-3401 for the Zoom link. Bold & Golden Men’s Retirement Group (Knowles) Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 at 1:30pm. Join this men’s group to develop friendships, share experiences, talk about similar interests, and simply spend time with other retired men. Dementia Care Education (College Grove) Thursday, June 9, 10 a.m. The onset of dementia generates a great deal of fear and concern for all those involved. There are fears and concerns for the individual who gradually realizes cognitive and other abilities are deteriorating. There are also fears and concerns
for family and loved ones who are desperate to know more information about an early dementia diagnosis. Join us to find out more. Armchair Travel (Martin) Monday, June 13, 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 take a cruise around the Mediterranean! Virtual Mixed Media Workshops (Knowles, Madison) Tuesdays, June 14, 21, 28 at 11:30 am. Join Sage Advice: A summer series of Art and Writing Workshops led by Ashley Mintz. Each week, participants will create different craft and mixed media pieces. We will hold these workshops at our center, with the instructor joining remotely. If you wish to participate remotely, you can stop by the center to pick up your supplies in advance. Space is limited, sign up in advance. Armchair Travel (College Grove) Tuesday, June 22, 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 sail around the Mediterranean! Hats Off to Bordeaux Virtual Fashion Show (Bordeaux) Friday, June 24, 10 a.m. Support Bordeaux by purchasing a ticket to the annual Hats Off to Bordeaux virtual fashion show fundraiser. Members with event tickets can join the viewing party at the center. Register today to reserve your spot at: www.fiftyforward.org/hatsoff
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New Additions to the Membership Portal Video Library Your access to the Membership Portal includes a video library filled with programs including Arts & Crafts, Fitness, Health & Wellness, Lifelong Learning, Entertainment, and Resources. We hope you check out the newly added programs in our video library this month: History of Beer Opera Out Loud Access these programs by logging into your account here: https://fiftyforward.org/member/#myaccount
Stay Connected with FREE Technology Classes! FiftyForward is excited to team up with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP and its flagship program Senior Planet, to bring us all together! If you or someone you know is an older adult in the Nashville area, join us for FREE sessions on technology, socialization, online security and more.
Register today via the Membership Portal https://fiftyforward.org/member or call your home center.
Check out upcoming offerings at FiftyForward: June 22 at 11:30 am at Martin Center: All Things Zoom Lecture June 23 at 11:30 am at Martin Center: Video Chat with Zoom Workshop* *To attend the June 23 Zoom workshop participants must first attend the June 22 Zoom lecture. Attendance is limited.
June 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.
Nashville Farmer’s Market - Donelson Cannonsburgh Village Day Trip - Martin Station Thursday, June 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Center Wednesday, June 8, 9:45 a.m., Cost: Cost: $10.00 + Lunch $15.00 + Lunch Lunch Bunch - Riverview Restaurant Bordeaux Thursday, June 2, 11 a.m., Cost: FREE
All of Us Journey Bus Exhibit, Lunch and Super Bingo at Donelson Station - Knowles Wednesday, June 8, 10 a.m., Cost: $5.00
All of Us Journey Bus at Plaza MariachiJ.L. Turner Friday, June 3, 9:15 a.m., Cost: FREE + Lunch
Walk with a Doc and FiftyForward All of Us Research Program at Centennial Park Bordeaux Wednesday, June 8, 10 a.m., Cost: FREE
All of Us Journey Bus at Plaza MariachiCollege Grove Friday, June 3 at 9:30 a.m., Walk with a Doc and FiftyForward All of Us Cost: FREE + Lunch Research Program at Centennial Park- J.L. Turner Wednesday, June 8, 10:15 a.m., Cost: All of Us Journey Bus at Plaza Mariachi FREE - Martin Center Friday, June 3, 9:45 a.m., Cost: FREE + Lunch Walk with a Doc and FiftyForward All of Us Research Program at Centennial Park All of Us Journey Bus at Plaza Mariachi Knowles Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m., - Madison Station Friday, June 3, 10 a.m., Cost: FREE Cost: FREE + Lunch Night Visions at the Nashville Zoo All of Us Journey Bus at Plaza Mariachi Madison Station Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m., - Bordeaux Friday, June 3, 10 a.m., Cost: Cost: $30.00 FREE Eating Excursion - College Grove TN State Museum & Farmers Market Friday, June 10, 11:00 a.m., Cost: $10.00 + Knowles Friday, June 3, 10 a.m., Cost: Lunch $5.00 + Lunch Arrington Vineyards - Donelson Station Meet & Eat There – Dalton’s - J.L. Turner Friday, June 10, 4 p.m., Cost: $15.00 (you are Monday, June 6, 11:30 a.m., Cost: Lunch encouraged to bring your own food and blankets) Mystery Lunch - Donelson Station Tuesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cost: A Visit To Amish Country - Donelson $10.00 + Lunch Station Monday, June 13, 8:30 a.m., Cost: $15.00 + lunch (Please bring CASH to purchase Amish goods)
June 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.
Lunch Bunch - Donelson Station Tuesday, June 14, 10:30 a.m., Cost: $10.00 + Lunch
Nash Family Creamery Day Trip - College Grove Friday, June 24, 11:30 a.m., Cost: $5.00 + Lunch
Cannonsburgh Village Day Trip College Grove Wednesday, June 15, 9:45 a.m., Cost: $10.00 + Lunch
MTSU Astronomy Tour Day Trip - Martin Center Tuesday, June 28, 9:30 a.m., Cost: $15.00 + Lunch
National Museum of African American Music - J.L. Turner Thursday, June 16, 9:15 a.m., Cost $5.00 + Lunch
Kelley’s Berry Farm - Donelson Station Wednesday, June 29, 10 a.m., Cost: $10.00 + $5.00 CASH per pound of berries and cost of Lunch
Lunch Bunch - The Catfish House Bordeaux Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m., Cost: FREE
TailGate Brewery - J.L. Turner Wednesday, June 29, 11:00 a.m., Cost: FREE
Nash Family Creamery Day Trip - Martin Center Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m., Cost: $10.00 + Lunch
Ice Cream Day - Baskin-Robbins Bordeaux Thursday, June 30, 11 a.m., Cost: FREE
Supper Club - Donelson Station Thursday, June 16, 5 p.m., Cost: $10.00 + Dinner
Blue Moon Waterfront Grille Day Trip Martin Center Thursday, June 30, 4 p.m., Cost: $10.00 + Dinner
Summer Kick Off Party & Tasty Tuesday at Madison Station - J.L. Turner Tuesday, June 21, 9:45 a.m., Cost $10.00 Summer Kick Off Party & Tasty Tuesday at Madison Station - Donelson Station Thursday, June 21, 10 a.m., Cost: $15.00 Trip to FiftyForward Donelson Station for Dementia Series Part 3: Navigating Family Dynamics of Aging Loved Ones Madison Station Wednesday, June 22, 12:30 p.m, Cost: FREE
Join your FiftyForward friends to explore and travel! FiftyForward has partnered with Premier World Discovery and See America Tours to offer travel opportunities for our members. There are numerous air and motorcoach trips being planned for 2022. Destinations include: Charleston & Savannah | Yellowstone | Grand Canyon New England | Italy | Hawaii | New York City Holiday Rose Parade New Year’s For more information, you can view the travel guide here:
The next See America Tour Trip Presentation: Wednesday, June 1 at 1 p.m. If you are interested in learning more about specific trips to Hawaii, The Rose Parade, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon, the travel team will be presenting at Donelson Station while all other FiftyForward centers will stream the presentation live. You will be able to ask questions and sign up for any trips you are interested in!
Questions? Please call 615-883-8375.
Community Support & Events ART HELPS CANCER Join the FiftyForward Martin Center, located at 960 Heritage Way – Brentwood, through the month of June as we partner with Art Helps Cancer to provide items for Care Caddies. Art Helps Cancer partners with the community to alleviate day-to-day concerns so they can focus on fighting cancer. The FiftyForward Martin Center will be hosting a supply drive for items used in Care Caddies that patients can take for their treatments. If you would like to donate items, come to the FiftyForward Martin Center anytime during center hours (M-F 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) through the month of June and drop off your donation in the cart!
Wine Fest & Road Opening Saturday, JUNE 4 Join us at Sip TN Nashville at historic Amqui Station as we showcase Tennessee wines. Taste wines produced right here in Tennessee, shop with artisans and vendors, enjoy delicious food and sip wine and hard cider all from local sources. The proceeds benefit Tennessee Agriculture and Local Small Businesses. Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Amqui Station 303 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
Madison Station Boulevard Phase One Ribbon Cutting 6:00 p.m.
All of Us Café dates and locations: June 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FiftyForward J.L. Turner
Aging Well with Dr. Amy Price Neff: Friday, June 3, 1 p.m. Topic: Best Supplements at 50+. Monthly, FiftyForward and Dr. Price Neff from Mindstream Integrative Medicine present Aging Well, an informative virtual health series. Join us to learn about the best supplements to take in your second half of life! Watch live on our Facebook page. All of Us Cafés: Come say hello to the All of Us Research Program team this month! Visit us to learn more about the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health which seeks to enroll 1,000,0000 diverse people living in the U.S. in order to improve the health of future generations. Sign up in our membership portal to make a private appointment to enroll, or just drop by for a casual conversation. Snacks provided by FiftyForward. Please see center calendars for each center’s day/time. For more information on the All of Us Research Program, please visit our website at www.joinallofus.org/fiftyforward
June 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FiftyForward Bordeaux June 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FiftyForward Martin June 16, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FiftyForward Madison Station June 21, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. FiftyForward Donelson June 28, 10 am.-12 p.m. FiftyForward College Grove June 28, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. FiftyForward Knowles
Alive Inside Film Screening and Panel Discussion June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month! Join FiftyForward, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), and the All of Us Research Program on Thursday, June 16 at 3 pm CT for a free, live, online panel discussion about the intersection of Alzheimer’s, music therapy, and precision medicine, moderated by Gretchen Funk, Chief Program Officer for FiftyForward. The panel discussion will be based on the award-winning documentary, click link Alive Inside to watch the trailer. Prior to June 16, anyone registered to attend the panel can view the documentary on their own time. A link to the film will be provided to registrants. The film screening & panel are free The All of Us Journey Returns to Nashville and open to the public.
Registration link: ttps://bit.ly/AliveInsideRegistration For more information please contact: Kelsey Mahaffey at (615) 743-3431 or kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org
Walk with a Doc Nashville Chapter: Wednesday, June 8 at 11 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 11 a.m. at the Centennial Park Events Shelter. Dr. Price Neff begins each walk with a 5minute “health talk,” then we all walk around Centennial Park together. The trail is a flat, 1.2 mile loop. Our next walk is on Wednesday, June 8, 11 a.m. Watch your center's trip list and sign up in the membership portal or come on your own, no registration required! For more information about Walk with a Doc, visit https://walkwithadoc.org/join-a-walk/locations/nashvilletennessee/, or please call (615) 743-3431.
May 31-June 10!
The All of Us MEA/Journey exhibit is returning to Nashville May 31-June 10! The All of Us Journey is a mobile interactive exhibit where participants can explore different aspects and learn more about the All of Us Research Program. Those interested in joining the program can do so onsite, including donating biospecimens at the mobile lab. Week one (May 31June 3) of the Nashville visit will be at Plaza Mariachi, and week two (June 6-10) will be at FiftyForward Donelson. Special “FiftyForward Days” for each week are planned as well. Please see the “Trip Page” for more information!
FiftyForward Happenings Squeeze the Day Podcast In our newest Squeeze the Day podcast, motherdaughter duo Darline and Feyline Lewis share the challenges of youth caregiving and the strides they are making in Nashville and across the globe. Darline Lewis built a career bringing life into the world as a labor and delivery nurse at Memorial Hospital. Forced to retire early due to a botched medical procedure, life has now come full circle as the daughter she welcomed into the world years ago has stepped in to help her. The aha moments for these two are eye-opening as more children are becoming youth caregivers for older family members. Despite life’s ups and downs, this inspirational interview is full of gratitude. Give this podcast a listen and it will warm your heart and illuminate how far we have to go with respect to youth caregivers and housing in our community. Feylyn’s comparison with the U.K. is enlightening. Give it a listen here: fiftyforward.org/podcast/
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Volunteer News Vera Coleman Recognized with Strobel Award! FiftyForward is thrilled to announce that All of Us Peer Ambassador and FiftyForward Bordeaux member Vera Coleman was recently awarded the Mary Catherine Strobel Direct Service Older Adult Volunteer Award. The Strobel Awards are hosted annually by Hands-On Nashville to recognize our city’s most dedicated volunteers. Vera certainly leads the way in this category as she has used her professional experience as a medical researcher to inform her volunteer work as a Peer Ambassador, educating the community about the importance of participation in medical research. "It is/was a humbling experience to have been considered for the Mary Catherine Strobel Award, not to mention being a finalist, and subsequently the winner for the Direct Service Older Adult Volunteer Award. I'm still in awe of the experience. My gratitude to FiftyForward, and to the Director of the FiftyForward All of Us Research Program, Kelsey Mahaffey. Becoming a Peer Ambassador of this research program has certainly added a new dimension to my life. I am afforded the opportunity to raise the awareness of the All of Us Research Program, to inform potential participant/partners of the benefits, and hopefully facilitate enrollment into the program, which is our ultimate goal. It has become a passion for me, in that, we would all like to be beneficiaries of quality health care," said Vera. To learn more about Vera’s life story listen to FiftyForward’s Squeeze the Day podcast found HERE. Thank you to Vera and all of the older adult volunteers who use their lifetime of experience to serve their community.
AmeriCorps at FiftyForward FiftyForward is excited to announce that this fall we will welcome two AmeriCorps members to our team. AmeriCorps is the federal program dedicated to providing volunteers the opportunity to serve directly with nonprofit organizations to tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges. FiftyForward has been a long-time grantee through the AmeriCorps Seniors program which supports our Foster Grandparent and RSVP volunteers, and we are excited to broaden our partnership with AmeriCorps. One of FiftyForward’s AmeriCorps positions will be based at the Patricia Hart Building and will provide support to our Adult Day Services (ADS) and FiftyForward Fresh programs. The second position will be based at FiftyForward Bordeaux and will provide support to our lifelong learning centers by broadening our health, wellness, and nutrition programming. We encourage center members to share these opportunities with family and friends who might be interested in a year of service. AmeriCorps members are provided with a $20,000 stipend for a year of service. Additional benefits include health insurance, an education benefit, and a variety of training and professional development opportunities. And it is important to know that AmeriCorps members can be any age! Center members who are interested in learning more about applying for an AmeriCorps position at FiftyForward or other area nonprofit organizations in the Nashville area are encouraged to check out the offerings here: https://www.hon.org/americorps22-23
Volunteer Opportunities Get Involved as a Volunteer at FiftyForward! Center Volunteers
Foster Grandparents
Each of FiftyForward’s lifelong learning centers engages volunteers in activities that support center operations and programming: from greeting visitors at a front desk, to setting up for events, to supporting landscaping and beautification projects. Center staff at your home location can help you find a way to get involved.
The FiftyForward Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is currently recruiting volunteers to serve during the 2022/23 school year. Individuals who are interested in FGP program requirements and benefits can visit www.fiftyforward.org to learn more.
Advisory Council
Program Manager Christie Bearden may be reached at 615-743-3420.
Centers are seeking members interested in serving on our Advisory Councils. A new term starts in July 2022. Councils include center members (new and longtime), community members, and center staff. Council members also serve on one or more of the following Committees: Activities, Membership, and/or Outreach. If you are interested in supporting your center and staff by sharing ideas, concerns, and solutions to make it the best it can be, please let us know!
Contact your home center or email membership@fiftyforward.org
FiftyForward Fresh FiftyForward’s meal delivery service is in need of kitchen assistants and delivery drivers; based out of the Patricia Hart Building/Knowles Center Contact Jen Jackson jjackson@fiftyforward.org
Be on the LOOKOUT for... Center-based group volunteer opportunities coordinated by our AmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer Coordinators! Remember that members are invited to participate in activities and projects at any FiftyForward center and this includes volunteer projects!
Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) FiftyForward’s tutoring program serving Davidson and Williamson County elementary school students. Davidson County – Robin Johnson rjohnson@fiftyforward.org Williamson County – Jen Jackson jjackson@fiftyforward.org
All of Us Peer Ambassador Join FiftyForward by spreading the word about the importance of enrolling a diverse group of participants in this innovative medical research program. Contact Kelsey Mahaffey at kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org
Photo: Members of the FiftyForward Martin Center are collecting items for “Care Caddies” that are delivered to adults who are in the midst of cancer treatment. Blankets, word searches, treats and other comfort items are distributed by the local nonprofit Art Helps Cancer organization. We are grateful that FiftyForward members have such a caring hearts for others. See page 8 to learn more and support the cause.
Resources & Support Groups FiftyForward Resources FiftyForward Supportive Care Services Did you know FiftyForward offers a variety of services to support older adults including: Adult Day Services FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels* Conservatorship Living at Home Care Management Care Team Victory Over Crime* *Davidson County only Click to learn more: https://fiftyforward.org/supportive-care/
FREE Technology Devices The Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability has funding available to purchase technology equipment for Tennessee adults with disabilities (age 18+) and seniors (age 60+) in need, including items such as smartphones, computers, screen reader software, etc. Applications will be approved on a first come first serve basis until the end of the program on June 30, 2022 or until funds are gone. Please note this is one-time assistance.
Ways to apply: Text STRENGTH to 72690 Apply Online: https://form.jotform.com/221285370224045 Call: 615-383-9442
What is Home Uplift? Home Uplift is a TVA EnergyRight® program offering no-cost energy upgrades to eligible participants. What are eligible energy upgrades? Upgrades may include: HVAC system, duct system or repair, wall/attic insulation, air sealing, heat pump, lighting, windows/doors, and/or refrigerator. Approximately $10,000 is spent on each home
Connect to resources and essential services for older adults in Davidson and Williamson counties by calling the FiftyForward Resource Line at 615-743-3416.
FiftyForward Support Groups FiftyForward has a variety of support and peer groups currently meeting. If you are interested in joining or learning more, you may reach out to the contact provided.
“Bold and Golden” retired men’s group Dan Surface 615-476-6364 dan@dansurface.me LGBTQ+ Peer Group Ashley Hunter 615-622-4154 Center Member/Client Virtual Support Group Kristen Maloney 615-743-3436
What is participant eligibility? The applicant must: Be an electric (or gas, if applicable) customer of a local power company participating in the program Complete an application and provide supporting documentation Be at or below the 200% of the Federal Poverty Level And Own/occupy a single-family home, duplex, townhome; or Own/occupy a manufactured home (on permanent foundation and built after 1976); or Rent a single-family home or manufactured home (local power company renter participation and landlord agreement required) How do customers apply? Customers can receive an application by calling 1-888-986-7262 or emailing support@mytva.com
Hats Off to Bordeaux! One of FiftyForward’s most highly-anticipated events is coming up! Hats Off to Bordeaux is back on Friday, June 24 at 11:00 am. Don your most festive hat and join us for a virtual fashion show. This year's event is hosted by Dr. Melva Black and will feature not only a parade of beautiful hats, but also a short program highlighting the work of FiftyForward Bordeaux. Register today to reserve your spot at: www.fiftyforward.org/hatsoff
Thank You for Celebrating Older Americans Month with Us! Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Older Americans Month! We appreciate everyone who attended the events we held over the course of the month, and it was especially great seeing so many of you at the Walk 66: FiftyForward Member Challenge. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year!
FiftyForward’s mission is to support, champion, and enhance life for adults 50 and older. To support our efforts, visit www.fiftyforward.org/donate.