Knows 174 Rains Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 743-3433 www.FiftyForward.org September 2019 September HIGHLIGHTS: First Monday Lunch Monday, Sept. 9, noon Men’s Retirement Group Thursdays 1 p.m. Men’s Group Thursday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. Bingo with United Health Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1 p.m. Program Committee Meeting Monday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. Bible 101 Thursdays —Oct. 1 p.m. Money Smart Finance Series Thursdays Sept. 5 — Oct. 24 10:45 a.m. Italian Conversational Series Tuesdays Sept. 10 — Oct. 29 10:45 a.m. Aging Mastery Graduation Monday Sept. 16, 10:00 a.m.
Awareness Classes: • • •
Thursday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. : Pelvic Floor Disorder— Women’s Health Friday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m.: Senior Nutrition with Mary Thursday, Sept. 26, noon: Falls Prevention with Cigna-HealthSpring,
New Series: • •
Thursday, Sept. 5 -Oct. 24, 10:45 a.m.: : Money Smart—Financial Series. Tuesday, Sept. 10-Oct. 29, 10:45 a.m.: Italian Conversational Series
Aging Mastery Program Graduation/Graduates: Congratulations to the following members who completed the 8 Week Aging Mastery Program. We are very proud of each of you!
Daytrips: Bordeaux Fish Fry—getting food ordered and delivered** not an actual trip*** Friday Sept. 13, noon Please see SEPTEMBER Calendar for all other Programs and Activities!!
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Meri Weber Lee Young Dianne Hill Barbara Davis Vonda Scruggs Monday, Sept. 16, noon: Aging Mastery Program Graduation at the FiftyForward Donelson Station. See flyer for more information!
Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances for those 50 and older.
Kim’s Korner
Hello September! I wanted to take this moment to tell you all “thank you” for a great summer. This summer, we saw a significant increase in attendance. It is our hope that you keep the momentum going and to continue attending all the great offerings at the center. Over the next few months, you will see partnership activities, in which space is limited. Please watch your calendars closely and sign up as soon as possible. Check out the “Be on the Lookout” section for more information about these activities. As most of you know Reghan is no longer with the agency. Her last day was August 23, 2019. She will be greatly missed, however we wish her well as she starts her new journey. We have begun the process of finding a replacement, but in the meantime we expect that you will enjoy the same awesome lifelong learning opportunities that you enjoy daily at the center. Thank you for all that you do and let’s get ready to usher in a Fantastic Fall!
Birthdays in September McFadden, Nancy Hastings, Donna Lewis, Jimmy Sharp, Jocelyn McCullough, Shannon Berry, Linda Carney, Rebecca Mishaw, Birda Burns, Georgeana
Carney, Joseph Corlew, Marjorie Pemberton, Carolyn Peters, LeAnne Griffith, Joe Larnes, Georgia Brooks-Edwards, Mary Mardiha, Ashraf
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REMINDERS
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 Center Director for more info!
On the Road with FiftyForward 2019 Sept. 5 Harrah’s Casino Sept. 9-12 Hannibal Oct. 5-13 Cape Cod Oct. 7-11 Panama Canal Oct. 21 Tropicana Casino Oct. 29-31 Mystery Tour Nov. 3-9 National Parks Dec. 10-12 Pigeon Forge Dec. 30-Jan. 4 Rose Parade
2020 Apr. 3-9 Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington D.C. Apr. 28-May 6 Tulip River Cruise May 14-16 Billy Graham Museum June 8-11 Creation Museum and Ark Encounter July 15-21 Mt. Rushmore Sept. 14-17 Everything Elvis
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, Sept. 16. Sign up at the Center and become “One in a Million” with the All of Us Research Program!
Committees and Opportunities FiftyForward Leadership Support has been put into place for 2019—2020. 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 Joe Murray 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
Program Service 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:
Advises the Center Director and Program Director of desired and needed programs and services for the membership and the Community. 1. Chair –Joe Murray
1. Chair – Ossie Corley-Jefferson 2. Vonda Scruggs 3. Barbara Hill
4. Need to Add One Additional Member from Knowles
2. 3. 4. 5.
Janice Smith Michelina Lenker Denise Barber Barbara Davis
Reghan’s Remarks First off, I want to say thank you to all of the FiftyForward Knowles members who made this job, over the past 2 1/2 years, so amazing! I had such a great experience here with you all and I have learned so much about myself and the nonprofit world. I am so thankful for all of the wonderful memories I have to take with me and life lessons I have learned from each of you along the way. I will truly miss you and the Knowles Center as I take steps into the next phase of my life. In keeping with Ossie and her passion for quotes I will share this one with you as I leave… “We keep moving forward, opening new doors and doing new things, because we're curious, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” ― Walt Disney
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION We want to say thank you to all of our FiftyForward Knowles Volunteer Ambassadors who have dedicated their time and energy to the Center. We truly could not do such wonderful work without you all by our side! •
Maurine Simpson—Volunteer Ambassador
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LaVerne Eagleson—Volunteer Ambassador •
Betty Crockett—Volunteer Ambassador
Health Day Mark your calendars for Oct. 29
BE ON THE LOOKOUT: Programs you won’t want to miss! Three Pillars of Health—The 4-week class will incorporate group discussion, individual contributions and a buddy system to enhance your continued learning in maintain good health. The class focuses on the three pillars of health-exercise, nutrition and behavior. * THIS CLASS SEREIS IS FOR AMP GRADUATES ONLY. Sept. 14 - Oct. 15, 2019
Oz Arts of Nashville—A series of workshops using sound movement, storytelling and soft sculptures to explore the relationship between weight and empathy. The workshops will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24. We ask that you attend all fours, slots are limited. This is a great opportunity for Knowles members. You do not want to miss out. The cost is free. Sign-ups will begin in September.