FiftyForward Knowles 2018 Newsletter

Knowles August 2018

www.FiftyForward.org

174 Rains Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 743-3433

Getting Started with a Computer Fridays in August at 11:30 am

Ever want to discover the true artist within you? Now is the time! FiftyForward Knowles will be hosting 8 weeks of Art Classes . This is a rare and fun opportunity for our members. We would like to offer many more options in the future and hope you will join us as we attempt to fill up this class. The classes will be on Thursdays in August (starting the 16th) and September from 2:00-3:30 p.m. The classes will consist mostly of Water Color Painting, with a variety of art projects. The cost is $40.00 for the entire session. Come and release the Artist within you!!

Let’s Talk History Lunch n’Learn Tuesdays Aug 8 — 31 NOON

OPIOIDS AND AGING: UNDERSTANDING, RESPONDING, & PREVENTING ABUSE

Slice of Art w/ Kim Lane—Art Series Thu Aug 16 — Sep 27

While watching the news you have surely heard the phrase Opioid Epidemic. Ever wonder what they are talking about? Perhaps you know of someone caught in the middle of the crisis. Better yet, have you ever wondered how Opioid abuse affects the aging process. If you are interested in knowing more, join us for a Snack and Learn event on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 10:00 am -12:00 pm. There are only 10 free tickets, so please see the office, if you are interested. Allied Against Opioid Abuse presents Grantmakers in Aging CEO, John Feather followed by a panel discussion with local experts. Learn about the impact of the opioid epidemic on the lives of seniors and innovative best practices and programming communities, nonprofits, and philanthropies can use to increase prevention and awareness for the senior community.

August HIGHLIGHTS Tai Chi Wednesdays , Aug 1—Sep 5 10:30am First Monday Lunch Mon, Aug 6 NOON Walk with Ease—Mon, Thu, FriAug 2 — Sep 7th 6 at 10:30 am

Game Day: Bingo & Biscuits Thu Aug 16 at 12:30 pm Men’s Group Thu Aug 23 at 9:30 Movie and Potluck Thu Aug 23 at 12:30 Daytrips: Blue Heron Cruise Wed Aug 15th at 9am Frist Museum Mon Aug 20th at 10:15am Joey’s House of Pizza Thu Aug 30th at 10:30am Please see August Calendar for all other Programs and Activities!

Special Thank You to Geno Haffner for another wonderful year of Summer Singing Camp. We appreciate you at FiftyForward Knowles.

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

Kim’s Korner Can you believe Summer is passing by so quickly? We hope you had a fun and relaxing summer. The Fall is sure to be a blast! There are many fun things happening at the center.

These fun activities include an 8-week Art program, a series of Lunch and Learns and some great awareness classes.

Join us as we end the Summer with a bang.

DAY TRIPS

ART CLASSES

Birthdays in AUGUST Chambers, Judy Mahoney, Jacqueline Sterling, Janie Rickman, Youqiong Tolbert, Lena Geise, Brenda Gooch, Victoria Cloud, Barbara Brooks, Johnnie Pride, Jon Raley, Lois Mayhan, Marisa Eagleson, Laverne Cooper, Roni Beth Nance, James Balls, Curtis Carr, Anita Braden, Diana

TAI CHI

WALK WITH EASE

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Tai Chi is back! If you have ever wanted to know more about Tai Chi I would encourage you to try out the class. It is a wonderful class that helps to create better balance and improve stamina. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to improve your health and well-being. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Walk with Ease is back! This session of Walk with Ease will be done “Old School Music”.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to get in some walking with friends to great tunes from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. This session we will add a weekly twist to our classes.

Don’t miss the fun Monday, Thursdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Day Trips, Day Trips and More Day Trips! Join us for a good time with good company at some of the best places to visit in Nashville.

Movie Day and Potluck! Come join us on August 23rd at 12:30 p.m. for a fun movie and potluck. Bring your favorite movie night dish as we watch an ordinary girl’s epic adventure and brave journey home with the ultimate triumph of love. This event is free.

Reghan’s Remarks I don’t know about you but I cannot believe it is already August! This year is flying by so we have planned some pretty great programs that we can enjoy this month! First off, I want you all to be aware of the History Education Lunch and Learn series we are holding for 8 weeks! This series will run into September BUT we are holding a PARTY at the end of the 8 weeks and trust me you don’t want to miss it! Please plan to attend as many, if not all, of the classes throughout this series!

Second, we have our “Slice of Art” program starting this month which we have been SO EXCITED about and it is finally here! Please sign up at the front desk if you are interested in this class….

It is a 7 week series that cost $40 for the entire 7 weeks! Of course, we have some great daytrips this month starting with the Annual Blue Heron Cruise so get to the front desk ASAP if you are interested in attending this trip!! We also will be going back to the Frist and taking a lunch trip to Joey’s House of Pizza!! We have tons of Awareness classes happening this month as well as our two favorite series classes starting back: Tai Chi and Walk with Ease! August is sounds pretty great so lets us know what you plan to attend and come on over for some fun! PLEASE REMEMBER> at the center there are flyers and signup sheets for all FREE events BUT just because they are FREE does not mean we do not need a headcount…. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you sign up for all programs so we have a headcount in the case of food! Thank you and Happy August!

REMINDERS

The FiftyForward Knowles Center has just a few reminders for this month: Stay cool and hydrated. As we enter the month of August, the temperatures will continue to rise. We want you to remember to stay cool and drink plenty of water!

School starts in August—Keep an eye out for the children while driving. We will have a driving safety day coming up soon, until then stay alert and watch out for excited and distracted children.

First Monday Lunch in September will be September 10th instead of September 3rd, please mark your calendars.

Dan Harrell from UT Extension will be back with our Gardening Group August 10th, September 14th and October 12th to help us wrap up a successful gardening season. What an awesome garden we had this year. If there is something you desire from the garden, please let one of the Garden members know, please do not pick from the garden. The garden group loves sharing what is sown, however, we want to make sure items are not plucked too soon.

Wanting the basics on how to use a computer? Maybe a Friday morning with Nithya is just want you need. During the month of August, Nithya, FiftyForward’s Office Manager, will be teaching Digital Literacy Classes on Friday mornings at 11:30 a.m.

Coming up…

Coming up this August is a full line-up of learning opportunities!

Jim Ray a beloved member of FiftyForward Knowles and former Professor at one of Nashville’s prestigious Universities will be hosting a History Educational Series. Classes will be held Tuesdays in August and September at 12:00 noon.

This 8-week series will include the following topics and a light lunch: 1.WORLD WAR I / 2. WORLD WAR II / 3. COLD WAR / 4. WAR ON TERROR / 5. US-EUROPEAN RELATIONS 6. US-ASIAN RELATIONS / 7. US-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS /8. US-MIDDLE EAST and AFRICAN RELATIONS

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Neptune Society will be here to talk with us about the difference between Cremation and Traditional Burial Medicare Session –AssureSource will be in the house August 7th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon to discuss Medicare Options.

Alive Hospice will be August 21 11:00-12:00 noon to discuss more about the facts and myths of this community program.

Silver Sneakers representative will be here August 28 11:00-12:00 noon to discuss Silver Sneakers and all it has to offer. We are encouraging all Silver Sneakers members to attend, as well as anyone interested in knowing more about the program.

Title VI Training—We are asking all members to attend August 16th at 11:00 a.m.