FiftyForward Knowles July 2019 Newsletter

^ÇÉãá 174 Rains Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 743-3433 www.FiftyForward.org July 2019 July HIGHLIGHTS First Monday Lunch Mon July 1st NOON Cottage Cove Tuesdays at 10am Aging Mastery Program Tuesdays at 10:30am Knowles Café Tue, Wed, Thu NOON Summer Singing Camp Thursdays at 10am Men’s Retirement Group Thursdays 1:00 Men’s Group Thu Jul 25 9:30am Jazz/Partner Dance Series Thursdays at 1:00pm Cyber Seniors Jun 18 — July 11 Bingo with United Health Wed Jul 17 1:00pm Program Committee Meeting Mon Jul 22 11am Voting Machine Demo Day and Lunch Mon Jul 8 10:30am

Summer Programming is hot at Fi yForward Knowles. If you are looking for a way to cool off this summer, join Knowles for some awesome Summer Programming.

Below are some of the fun things we are doing Summer 19’.

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Aging Mastery Program –Tuesdays Co(age Cover Intergenera*onal Programming-Tuesdays Summer Singing Camp-Thursdays Tea Time -Fridays Cyber Senior Class— Tuesdays and Thursdays (currently full) Educa*onal Classes Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 with our Summer Outreach Par*cipants (Nutri*on ; Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning)

Daytrips:

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The Frist Mon Jul 15 10:15am

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Jazz/Partner/Other Dance---Thursdays $18.00 for members; $48.00 non-members Medita*on Art--$10.00 July 24, 2019

Please see JULY Calendar for all other Programs and Activities!!

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

Kim’s Korner It’s Summer time!!! Summer solstice has come and gone. Hey-- did you know that June 21st was the longest day of the year? Summer solstice occurs when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer, or 23.5 degrees north latitude. Of course, at FiftyForward Knowles, we do not have to worry about long, lonely days. There is always plenty to do to keep everyone busy. If you have not taken part in programming this Summer, you are truly missing a treat. July looks a lot like June in terms of many of the fun things that are happening, however there are a few other fantastic programs taking place.

Did you know the voting machines were changing in Davidson County? Well, on July 8th you can experience the new machines for yourself and learn how they work.

Did you know that Knowles is celebrating First Monday lunch and Fourth of July on the same day? July 1, 2019 will be our First Monday Lunch. Mark your calendar.

Did you know that anyone who participated in our Summer fun has an open invitation to our End of the Summer Party, July 31st? More details to come, but one thing for sure, it’s going to be loads of fun!

If you like games, there are several fun games taking place in the center. The laughter is contagious in the game of Pitt. The silence is deafening in the game of Dominoes. The concentration is maddening in the game of Spoons. You are truly missing a treat if you do not try one or all these games.

Now that we have all the fun things happening at Knowles outlined, there is no reason for anyone to spend the dog days of summer alone. This is an awesome center, in an awesome community. Please take advantage of all the fun happening at here. We look forward to seeing you, rain or shine.

Kim Anderson FiftyForward Knowles Center Director

Bir hdays in July Dillard, Joyce Flippen, Jean Rudolph, Patricia Medaries, Jessie Barber, Denise Carl, Audrey Billings, Carolyn

Kimbro, Barbara Jackson, Oliver Lenker, Michelina McDaniels, Sandra Kenner, Carole Cannon, Mattie Crowell, Connie

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We are currently looking for members who would like to be a Knowles Volunteer! These individuals will be filling in at the Front Desk and helping out in the kitchen! If you are interested in lending a helping hand, please see the Program Director for more info!

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The Knowles Center is CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th for the Holiday, and we have CANCELLED programs on Friday, July 5th.

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On the Road with FiftyForward FiftyForward is developing some new travel opportunities coming this fall! Please see below, information for the trip taking place in September.

Date: September 19, 2019 Where: Tennessee Aquarium and Lunch at Big River Grille Departure Location: FiftyForward Knowles Center | Departure Time: 7:30 AM Fee: $70.00 for members, this includes: Fee for Deluxe Motor Coach Transportation and Entry Fee for the Aquarium. Lunch is not included, so make sure to bring along some extra cash!

NONMEMBERS have an added $5.00 fee.

*Please make sure to bring an extra $1$1-$2 for a bus driver tip!

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, July 15th. Sign up at the Center and become “One in a Million” with the All of Us Research Program!

What’s Happening ...

Summer Outreach Program FiftyForward Knowles is making an effort to begin recruiting members to our center that look like the community around us.

This summer in partnership with a grant we received from the Maddox Young Professionals, we are offering one day of free summer programming (Wednesdays) to members of the Hispanic community through a partnership with several community stakeholders.

The cool thing about this programming, is that members of Knowles will be able to participate alongside our Outreach participants in educational, exercise, and recreational activities.

We are excited for the promises this summer holds and we hope to recruit new people that would love to be a part of the Knowles family.

There will be a separate Calendar of events for this program, please pick up this calendar as well.

Reghan’s Reghan’s Remarks Remarks Happy July Folks! Summer is breezing right on by and I cannot believe it! As you all know, a lot of our Summer Programming from June continues on to July so make sure to not miss out on the Summer Activities!

Our Aging Mastery Program is always open to new members so if there is a topic you would like to hear about, please come on in and attend the program!

We will be CLOSED July 4th for the Holiday and to make sure that we do not miss out on anything, some programs have been changed that week!

Cyber Seniors will be meeting on July 3rd to make up for the Thursday, July 4th Cottage Cove WILL MEET this week Aging Mastery Program will be cancelled July 2nd Also, all meals will be cancelled this week so Knowles Café will also be CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday July 2nd and 3rd!

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Members of FiftyForward Knowles can purchase a meal ticket for Summer programming.

What: FiftyForward Knowles has partnered with FiftyForward Fresh to offer meals on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays during the months of July and August 2019.

Cost: The meal tickets will cost $25.00 which comes out to $2.00 per meal Who: We are offering this opportunity the first 25 FiftyForward Knowles members who sign up. Sign-ups will need to take place at the Front Desk. Once you sign up you will receive a meal ticket good for one month. If you choose to pay for all three months ahead of time, you will be able to pick up your pass for the future months at the 1st of that month.

Why: In the past, each summer we have offered meals to those attending Aging Mastery Program, Summer Singing Camp and Wind Down Wednesday. This summer we are trying a different approach. These same meals will be available, but will be served on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June-August for those with a meal ticket.

How: To purchase your meal ticket, please sign up at the front desk

BE ON THE LOOKOUT: July 8th—Voting Machine Demo Day and Lunch—other Centers will 8th be attended so get signed up to see what the New Voting Machine’s will be like! Sign up at the front desk by July 3rd!

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July 16th—Cyber Seniors Graduation—for those who attended this 16th series, there will be a graduation to follow! Make sure to invite your friends and family! Sign up at the front desk by July 12th!

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