FiftyForward Knowles Sept. 2018 newsletter

Knows 174 Rains Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 743-3433 www.FiftyForward.org September 2018 September HIGHLIGHTS Membership fees to increase January 1— members can participate Tai Chi Wednesdays , Sep 5 — Oct 24 10:30am

in all seven centers!

Men’s Group Thu Sep 27 at 9:30

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.

NIA Class Series—NEW Fri Sep 21—Nov 9 at 9:30

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

First Monday Lunch Mon, Sep 10 NOON Let’s Talk History Lunch n’Learn Tuesdays cont.—Sep 25th NOON Slice of Art w/ Kim Lane—Art Series Thu cont.— Sep 27 Brown Bag Lunch Series—NEW Thu Sep 13—27

Flex Class with Lisa—NEW FriSep 21—Oct 26 at 11:00 Awareness Classes Thu Sep 13th at11:00 Fri Sep 14th at 11:00 Thu Sep 20th & 27th at 11:00 Daytrips: Fish Fry at FiftyForward Bordeaux Fri Sep 14th at 10:30 Mystery Lunch Mon Sep 17th at 10:30 Please see September Calendar for all other Programs and Activities!

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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!

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

Kim’s Korner Greetings, I hope this summer has been an exciting time for you. Lots of adventures and fun at the Knowles center always makes for a great time. I am so happy to announce that June and July were awesome months in terms of attendance at the Knowles Center. We have increased our membership as well. We want to continue to strive to do awesome things in the community and to make FiftyForward Knowles a place where people 50+ come to enjoy life and learning. Part of the folks that help to make this happen are our members and those who volunteer to be in leadership roles within the center. I am pleased to announce we have our Advisory Council for 2018—2019 underway, as well as our committees. Attached on a separate sheet, you will find information on this great task. Please take some time to think about how you can become involved in the center and work with others to make it a thriving place where individuals 50+ want to be. Reghan and I will be doing some exciting work over the next several months to include a Mini Health and Exercise Fair, a Community Leaders Breakfast, a Fundraiser and we could do none of this without you. We are a team of individuals who believe in the cause of enhancing the lives of older adults. Please join us for these great events and consider working in leadership opportunities when the arise.

Still Happening ...

ART SERIES is off to a great start! The FiftyForward Knowles members have generated lots of enthusiasm and they are learning to paint! “A Slice of Art” with Kim Lane Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Don’t forget the Men’s Group is meeting Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 9:30 am. This is your OPPORTUNITY to get join this fun and interactive group.

Birthdays in SEPTEMBER Matthai, Jo Ann McFadden, Nancy Singleton, Victoria Sharp, Jocelyn Devaney, Barbara Wyatt, Arlene Hardin, Margaret

Mishaw, Birda Burns, Georgeana Corlew, Marjorie Pemberton, Carolyn Griffith, Joe Larnes, Georgia Mardiha, Ashraf

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New Classes for September...

Flexibility Class with Lisa Are you grunting when you sit or when you get up from you chair? If so, this is the class for you. FiftyFoward Knowles is pleased to offer this free flexibility class to our members. Come on out and flex those muscles.

Lisa will be working on your flexibility every Friday for 6 weeks!

Flexibility Class with Lisa---Friday’s, September 21st-October 26th 11:00 a.m.

NIA Class Looking for a great cardio workout with the option of being seated, then you will want to check out this new offering at Knowles. It’s an exercise opportunity done with a chair but it cardio based. Some of you may have enjoyed the class at the Parkinson kick-off in February, well now it will be at Knowles for 6 weeks. The class is free and is held right before the Flexibility class. This make for a great duo.

Looking to get into the swing of things?

Literally, Knowles will be swinging. Coming in October we will offer a 6-week Dance Class at Knowles on Thursdays at 12:00 noon. The cost will be $40.00 for the series and will feature Tango, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Waltz. Please sign up at the front desk.

These classes will be taught by professional dance instructor Luke Marshall.

REMINDERS

The center is closed on September 3rd for the Labor Day Holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Enjoy your LABOR DAY! A gentle reminder that First Monday Lunch will be September 10, 2018 at 12: 00 noon due to the holiday on the 3rd.

Our own Helen Schull has graciously participated after being ask to take part in the Cigna 50+ Art Exhibit , sponsored by Cigna HealthSpring. The 50+ Art Exhibit is located at the 500 Great Circle Road Cigna HealthSpring office, in MetroCenter. There are two buildings in the same parking lot and the 500 building is the one closest to the Titans practice field (or the big marshmallow building). Check out Helen’s great artwork. Purchases of her art work will help to support the center.

Don’t forget to check out History with Jim. This great lunch and learn opportunity has been a hit and we are excited that it will presented for the month of September. Tuesdays at 12:00 noon.

There are lots of exciting Day Trips coming up October -December. Also, stay tuned for special trip for those who attended the History with Jim classes. Details to come. Please review your calendar. Please note the following trips for September. 

September 14—Fish Fry at Bordeaux 

September 17- Mystery Lunch

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Coming up in September FiftyForward Knowles welcomes Arthritis Exercise Class every Wednesday and Thursday for the entire month of September at 9:30 am.

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There will be various Brown Bag Awareness classes held this month to equip you with the necessary tools for life challenges. The classes are designed for restorative, relaxing, maximizing energy and ultimate clarity. Join us for the Brown Bag Lunch Series:

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Thursday, September 13, 2018 – Meditation & Contemplation

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Thursday, September 20, 2018 – Families and Care w/NAMI

FiftyForward Knowles has been chosen to receive a $500.00 grant from HCA to help spruce up the center. The Center Director has decided that the Game Room and Library will be the two rooms which will benefit from this effort. Please note that the both rooms will be off limits on 9/27 and 9/28. We will have a little reception and viewing in October 2018. Please note that on Thursday, September 27, 2018 – we will serve the HCA volunteers with a potluck lunch. All members are encouraged to participate! We will also have some sort of entertainment or activity during the lunch hour from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Come out and help

us thank our volunteers!!!

Coming up…cont.’

NPT Screening titled “Aging Matters—Dental Health on September 24th. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Tickets are limited, so please sign up at the front desk.

Looking to get into the swing of things? Literally, Knowles will be swinging. Coming in October we will offer a 6-week Dance Class at Knowles on Thursdays at 12:00 noon. The cost will be $40.00 for the series and will feature Tango, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha, Foxtrot and Waltz. Please sign up at the front desk. These classes will be taught by professional dance instructor Luke Marshall.

Please Sign up…

If there are ever any programs that you would like to see at FiftyForward Knowles Center, please see the program or Center Director to share your thoughts! We are always looking for new and exciting programs that will interest you. This is your place to belong!

FiftyForward and National Council on Aging are partnering to have an Employment Fair for Older Adults to be held on Wednesday, October 10 at FiftyForward Madison Station in Madison from 9:00am – 1:00pm.

A part of the Employment Fair will also be the Mobile American Job Van that is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development. There participants can bring their resume for review and recommendations or begin a new resume. There are ten workstations and anywhere from 3 – 5 individuals providing support to those who need assistance. There is no registration.

Reghan’s Remarks Happy September Everyone! I am so happy to see this month as Fall will soon be in the air! We have some great new things starting this month so make sure to try them out! Our NEW SERIES classes are NIA exercise class and Flex Class which will both be held on Fridays! Please look at your calendar for the times of these new classes. Our History Education Lunch and Learn continues until the end of this month BUT we also have a Brown Bag Lunch Series we will have the last 3 Thursdays in September so make sure to sign up at the Center if you are interested! We are taking a trip to the FiftyForward Bordeaux Center to support them at the Community Fish Fry so if you are interested in attending this event please sign up at the front desk, and the menu for this event will be posted in the Lobby! Last but Not Least, please make sure to always read over the calendar for each month! We work hard to provide new and exciting classes and programs for you to experience and the calendar is the best way to stay informed as to what is happening at the Knowles Center. Once you decide what programs you would like to participate in please DO NOT FORGET to sign up at the center so we have an accurate headcount for programs!

Thank you all so much for making the FiftyForward Knowles Center such a great place!

Committees and Opportunities FiftyForward Leadership Support has been put into place for 2018-2019. Below you will find your Advisory Council and officers: James H. Trent--PRESIDENT Vonda Scruggs-VICE PRESIDENT Dorothy Baccus-SECRETARY Timena Toliver Celeste LaReau Jeff Boynton Barbara Hill Ossie Jefferson-Corley Joe Murray

Activity and Fundraising Committee is underway planning FiftyForward Knowles Fundraiser for 2018.

Please save the date December 7, 2018. More details to come.

Avy Long Maurine Simpson Janice Smith Michelina Lenker Betty Crockett LaVerne Eagleson

Please note that FiftyForward Knowles is looking to add committee members to the following committees. If you are interested, please see the chair or sign up at the front desk.

Membership Committee Develops and implements plans to reach potential new membership and maintain current membership. Responsibilities may include presentations of the Center’s programs and services, telephone calls, and /or neighborhood canvassing. The members are as follows: 1. Chair – Ossie Corley-Jefferson 2. Vonda Scruggs 3. Barbara Hill

4. Need to Add One Additional Member from Knowles

First Monday Lunch Changes:

Program Service Committee Advises the Center Director and Program Director of desired and needed programs and services for the membership and the Community.

1. Chair –Joe Murray

2. Need to Add a Center Member 3. Need to Add a Center Member 4. Need to Add a Center Member

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