FiftyForward Knowles April 2019 newsletter

^ÇÉãá 174 Rains Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 743-3433 www.FiftyForward.org April 2019 April HIGHLIGHTS First Monday Lunch Monday, April 1st NOON Journaling Group Tuesdays 10:30 Gospel Sing-A-Long Tuesdays 12:30 Functional Fitness with Reghan Thursdays 9:30 Smart As Art Thursdays 10:45 Bible 101 Thursdays 1:00 Gardening Fridays 9:30 Beginner Computer Class Fridays until May 31 11:30 Genetic Cancer Screening Tuesday, April 16th 9:30 Easter Potluck & Egg Hunt Thursday, April 18th 12:00 Seat at the Table Tuesday, April 23rd 12:00 Awareness Class Apr 9 & Apr 30 11:30

IT’S PARTY TIME! Join FiftyForward Knowles for our Spring Fling Friday Night Dance. The Dance will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Come join us for a fun time. The cost of the ticket is $12.00 and includes snack and soda pop, along with loads of fun dancing the night away. You do not want to miss this event, as we dance the night away. Tickets will be on sale beginning April 8-May 8, 2019.

So you think you can dance?

Come show off your skills at this fun dance workshop conducted by a Vanderbilt PhD student. The presenter will be teaching basic steps, turns and shines to the beat of 70’s Disco Music—this type of dance is known as Rhythm Jjak Dance. It is a popular dance among older adults in Korea. It should be a fun time for all. There is no cost for this event. Come show her how we “get down at Knowles” . Wednesday, April 10, 2019 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Daytrips: College Grove Potluck Wednesday, April 17th Donelson Health Fair & Lunch Wednesday, April 24th

Please see April Calendar for all other Programs and Activities!

Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances for those 50 and older.

Kim’s Korner Its Springtime!

With Springtime comes the bloom of flowers, the smell of fresh rain and new beginnings.

Springtime at Knowles means a time for renewed friendships and learning exciting, new things.

Friendship Opportunities There are several new opportunities to build lifelong friendships. These opportunities include: Men’s Relevance and Retirement----This new group is for retired or retiring men. There initial meeting was held March 28, 2019. From there the group will establish ongoing meeting dates. Stay tuned for the meeting dates of this group.

Men’s Group---- This men’s group meets the 4th Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Come spend time with your fellow brothers and talk about the latest topics.

Game Day---Join us for Game Day each 4th Monday. Every 4th Monday at 11:30 a.m., we enjoy a variety of games together. Have a game you would like to play, bring it along. Next game day is Family Feud. Join us for the fun.

Exciting New Things Over the next few months, you will notice new things on your calendars. These new learning opportunities include: Bible 101—Ever want to know more about the Bible but, was afraid to ask. This class touches on the very basics of the Bible and its many stories. The class meets Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. For those looking for a more advance Biblical class, join us on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

Journaling—New to the array of things we offer is a journaling class. Come meet others interested in writing down their thoughts. You are not required to share your writings in this class. This class meets Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Take this Spring to refresh, renew and rejuvenate yourself. Life has so much to offer. Continue to Love Life at 50+.

Ageless Grace Demo Class-Want to experience a new exercise class with the focus on 21 simple exercises for all ages and abilities. The exercise class is a seated exercise program. The info session on the class is April 9, 2019 11:30-12:15 p.m.

Bir hdays in April Jenkins, Mary Ann Edwards, Thomas King, Leola Ferguson, Mary Ellen Schrupp, Kathleen Tidwell, Ann Wood, Sally Vaughn, Louvine Bomar, Mary

Hill, Barbara Jackson, Milton Wall, Bonita Bumpus, Wanda Wood, Martha Horton, Elizabeth Turner, Dannell Hammonds, Martha

Quote of the Month

REMINDERS Mark Your Calendars. The center will be: Closed at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 2019 Closed all day on Thursday, April 25 2019 & Closed all day on Friday, April 26 2019.

Coming up…

Smart As Art Come out and Enjoy a month filled with fun art, taught by several of our own FiftyForward family. Thursdays at 10:45-11:45 a.m.

April 4, 2019 - Springtime and Easter Cards—Come out and learn how to make your very own springtime and Easter Cards—Taught by FiftyForward Knowles Scrapbookers Club.

April 11, 2019 - Canvas Fun with Nithya. Come learn how to make some fun decoupage pieces with Nithya. Its sure to be a fun time.

April 18, 2019 — Dyeing Easter Eggs—Come enjoy an activity that you may not have done in years. Enjoy time dying eggs that will be used in our Easter Egg Hunt.

Easter Egg Hunt and Potluck Luncheon Mark your calendars for our Annual Potluck (bring your favorite dish) and Easter Egg Hunt.

The cost is $5.00 and will cover the meat and the opportunity to hunt for great prizes.

What’s Happening ...

Membership Surveys are out. Please complete them online if you receive one in your email. Otherwise, please pick up a hard copy survey at the center, fill it out and return it to the front desk. All surveys are due by April 15, 2019.

Also, please note that Knowles will have Survey day on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in the Lobby. This *me is set aside to assist anyone who has not taken their surveys on-line or in person.

Here at Knowles we love Intergenera*onal Programming. Every chance we get, we take the opportunity to enjoy our programs along side the youth of this community. Most of you know the last two summers, we have spent with Co1age Cove 3rd and 4th graders. This program will con*nue this summer with fun ac*vi*es together centered around music, art, educa*ons, gardening and more.

Currently, there are several members par*cipa*ng in a Pen Pal program with Fisk University. This program will conclude with a joint fun event for the par*cipants of Knowles and Fisk. This last mee*ng will be a day of fun and surprises. Mark your calendars Pen Pals for April 15th at 3:00 p.m.

Our next big Intergenera*onal work will be with the Nashville Public Library en*tled Cyber Seniors. The Cyber senior’s program is an opportunity for seniors to learn more about digital literacy along side youth in our community. The program is limited on space and is first come, first serve. If you are interested, please see the front desk for more informa*on.

Reghan’s Remarks April Showers Bring May Flowers which means… its time for out gardening group to start meeting again!

We have a lot of fun things on the calendar for the month of June so please make sure to look at your calendars, get signed up for all classes that peek your interest so you can make sure to have a seat!

See below some of the New Fun Programs we have in the month of April at the Knowles Center: (see list calendar or flyers at center for $) Smart As Art—Thursdays @ 10:45 Functional Fitness—Thursdays @ 9:30 (replacing SilverSneakers for April) Genetic Cancer Screening—Tuesday, April 16th 9:30– 2:00 Easter Potluck & Egg Hunt—Thursday, April 18th 12:00—2:30 A Seat at the Table— Tuesday, April 23rd 12:00—2:00 DayTrips: College Grove Potluck - Wednesday, April 17th Donelson Station Health Fair– Wednesday, April 24th Donelson Station Talent Show—Tuesday, April 30th

Membership fees to increase January 1— members can participate in all seven centers!

Effective January 2019, Fifty Forward center membership fees will increase to $12*a month. Our centers offer lifelong learning and engaging programs (Arts, exercise and education) and access to resources to live true to the FiftyForward mission: to support, champion and enhance life for those 50 and older.

Five of the seven FiftyForward lifelong learning centers are among the elite 1% of centers in the United States, recognized by the National Institute of Senior Centers, for quality and effectiveness.

As a nonprofit agency, we rely on proceeds for annual membership and program fees, special events, local government grants and funders, active volunteers and other thoughtful and generous community Supporters to provide engagement opportunities for older adults.

FiftyForward has not raised membership rates in eight years. This increase will offset the costs we are seeing to maintain our lifelong learning centers and programs.

For $12 month, you can participate in ALL seven FiftyForward Centers. ◊

Embrace health and wellness through fitness classes at all levels;

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Enhance your lifelong learning through Aging Mastery Program seminars

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Learn new skills through classes

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Make new friends through special interest groups

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Discover your hidden talent through center-based performance opportunities

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Take pleasure in the creative arts

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Volunteer in our community

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Explore new cultures by traveling to nearby attractions or around the world.

IT’S YOUR TIME…JOIN US AT FIFTYFORWARD!

If you are interested in weighing in more on what programming takes place at Knowles, consider joining the Program Services Committee. This committee advises the Program Director on desired and needed programming and services for membership. Keep your eyes open for a flyers about this or see Program Director, Reghan Thompson.

The Membership Committee is also looking for members interested in assisting with the development and implantation of activities to reach new membership and retain the current membership. Please keep your eyes open for flyers about this 1st meeting or see the Center Director, Kim Anderson.

Have you heard about the new All of Us research Program from the National Institutes of Health? This new exciting program seeks to enroll 1,000,000 participants from diverse backgrounds to improve the health of future generations. If you are interested in joining but have more questions or would like some assistance in enrolling, please make an appointment with us! FiftyForward All of Us team members will be offering one-on-one appointments on Monday, April 15th. Sign up at the Center and become “One in a Million” with the All of Us Research Program!