THE WHISTLESTOP April 2018 Edition
Our Mission FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.
About Us:
FiftyForward Madison Station is one of five lifelong learning centers in Davidson County and two in Williamson County. We offer various programs, classes and events monthly as well as access to the center amenities. Membership is $120 annually or $10 via monthly bank draft. We also accept Silver Sneakers® and Silver&Fit® reimbursement through some Medicare supplement plans. Scholarships are also available.
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00 pm
(during the month of April)
Tours Available: Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00 pm
Contact:
Phone (615) 860-7180 Website fiftyforward.org Address 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115 (physically located at the end of Douglas Street)
Letter from the Center Director Happy Spring! I hope you are all enjoying the longer days of sunshine! I hope you are as excited as we are to have been voted Best of Madison-Rivergate 2018: Best Retirement Community! Carpentry and electrical work has begun in the Fitness Center. The brand-new equipment will be arriving soon. We have updated the vending machines and relocated them to the Party Room. We will be rearranging rooms and storages areas as we continue to clean and update the center. We appreciate your tolerance as we work to make Madison Station the best it can be!
Beginning on Monday, April 2nd, our Center Hours will be Monday-Friday from 8 am-3 pm
As you know, we have been short-staffed here at Madison Station. We are working hard to fill our open positions and appreciate your patience. In order to continue to provide quality service to you and allow staff time to continue to manage office work, center renovations, and upcoming special events, we will have to temporarily adjust our center hours. Beginning on Monday, April 2nd, our center hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:00am-3:00pm until our staffing shortage is resolved. Join us and SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Fundraiser, The Whistlestop on May 31st!!! Warm Wishes, Brandy Lamb, Center Director
Letter from the Program Director Since we had so many showers in March, let’s hope the “April Showers” stay away this month! But I can guarantee you there won’t be any soggy days at the Center though! We’ve got a wide variety of programs planned, from educational classes such as the Aging Mastery Program and an Investment Class to fun events such as the Tasty Tuesday and Spring Birthday Party. Plus, no one will want to miss out on the Health Fair on April 12th, where we will have 35 vendors participating. Our hiking club (above) has already gotten out in nature and will again in April in addition to several other great trips. Closer to home, our Walking Club meets here every Wednesday at 7:30 am. Join Brandy and I for laps around the building to get your day off to a great start! Happy Spring to you all and I look forward to seeing you at the Center! —Julie Reeves, Program Director
Health & Wellness Expo April 12th It’s the time of year again for our annual Health & Wellness Expo sponsored by Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital! Come join us on Thursday, April 12th from 10:00 am until Noon for FREE health scr eenings, demonstrations, giveaways and snacks from over 35 vendors! You’ll gain a wealth of information from businesses in this area that can provide you valuable services. You’ll want to stay the whole time as door prizes will be raffled off every 15 minutes. You must be present to win! No ticket or RSVP is needed for this event, just come and bring a friend!
Services Available Free Legal Aid by Beck & Beck Law:
Meet with an attorney every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. Appointment required. See front desk. Care Management Services:
Supports older adults who struggle with day-today obstacles, including financial, health and living at home. Call Emily at 615-622-5409. Notary Services:
Julie Reeves, Notary. Appointment required. See front desk. Donations to center requested. Transportation: To/From Center on Tuesdays & Thursdays only. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Ask for an application at front desk. Adult Day Services:
A program for those with cognitive, memory, or physical needs. Call (615) 463-2266. Meals on Wheels:
Provides meals for those unable to prepare them on their own. Call (615) 463-2264. Victory Over Crime:
Are you a victim of a crime? Need counseling, help in court or more? Call (615) 743-3417
‘Precision Medicine: Let’s Get Personal’ Thursday, April 5th Do you wish medications and treatments could be more effective for everyone? Then don’t miss hearing Dr. Josh Denny, Director of the Center for Precision Medicine and Vice President of Personalized Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, speak on Precision Medicine—healthcare based on each individual’s life including what you do, where you live and your family history.
Vanderbilt Health and the All of Us Program are sponsoring this event on Thursday, April 5. Lunch will begin at 11:30 am with a stuffed tomato with chicken salad, jello salad, broccoli/apple salad, and a dessert. The program will begin at 12:00 pm. Only 75 tickets are available for this event. Pick up your FREE ticket at the front desk. If you get a ticket and then r ealize you cannot use it, please r etur n it so other s may have the opportunity to attend.
Tasty Tuesday: Spring Has Sprung! Tuesday, April 17th You’ll be fluttering for tickets to our event on Tuesday, April 17th! At 11:30 am, we’ll celebr ate spr ing with a “Picnic Lunch” of a turkey croissant sandwich, potato salad, a special bean salad with broccoli and cauliflower, and a brownie. Afterward, a gardening expert will share some spring gardening tips with us. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to win fabulous gardening-related raffle prizes! Purchase a $7.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, April 13th!
Live Music Following Bingo Tuesday, April 24th United Healthcare will be sponsoring our FREE Bingo game on April 24th at 1:00 pm. Following the game, we will be treated to live country music. All of this takes place in the Party Room. You can do one or the other or BOTH!
Spring Birthday Party & Loose Caboose Skits Thursday, April 26th Join us Thursday, April 26th at 1:30 pm for free cupcakes, ice cream and punch. All the attending spring babies (born in March, April or May) will receive a coupon for a free meal at Captain D’s. We will also celebrate the spring winner of our R.A.C. (Random Acts of Citizenship) Award! Please sign up in the FREE Event Binder by Tuesday, April 24th. As a special treat, the Loose Caboose players will entertain us with a few hilarious skits!
Wellness Resources Benefit Checkup:
Unless otherwise indicated, classes and activities are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00. Class Locations: PR=Party Room; C2=Classroom #2; CR=Conference Room; SR=Social Room
Are you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Family Assistance Service Center: (615) 743-2000
9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; C2 9:30 am; Line Dance led by Faye Redden; Have fun dancing with a group while burning calories!; PR Blood Pressure Checks: 12:30pm; SilverSneakers Circuit; led by Kathleen 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Phillips; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. endurance with a standing workout; PR Provided by Shirley Brown. SR 1:45 pm; SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing; led by Kathleen Phillips; Blood Pressure and Focuses on reducing stress & breathing techniques; PR Glucose Checks: Provided by Creekside Health and Rehabilitation on the 4th 9:00 am; Tai-Chi; led by Brian Wilson; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health; $5 per class; C2 Tuesday (April 24) of the month, 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Kathleen 10:30-11:30 a.m. SR Phillips; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and Healthcare Connection: chairs; PR Provided by Avalon Hospice on 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; C2 the 1st, 3rd, and 4th Tuesdays of 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch; led by the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Kathleen Phillips; Moves your body through a series of Resources for healthcare help. seated & standing yoga poses; PR SR 12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; see above; PR Walking Club: ®
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12:30 pm; SilverSneakers Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; PR 1:45 pm; Gentle Yoga with Kathleen; Uses seated and standing yoga poses; $2 a class; PR
9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; C2 11:00 am; Qigong, a Chinese moving meditation practiced for exercise, relaxation; C2 & preventative medicine; led by Cyndi Clark 12:30pm; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Lisa Cotton; PR 10:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 a class; C2
We Also Have Three Fitness Rooms: Cardio Room—Treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and TV Resistance Training—Stationary weight machines, single station equipment. Strength Training—free weights, resistance training bands, rowing machine, balls, and more If you have any questions about the equipment, please see a staff member.
Join Julie and/or Brandy for a walk around the parking lot on Wednesdays at 7:30 am. Four laps around equals one mile. Meet on front steps. City Road United Methodist Track:
The track is open for members’ use Mon - Fri from 8:00 - 5:00. Go by the front desk, show your FiftyForward scan card and get the pass code to get in. The track is on the second level and there is no elevator. Dementia Support Group:
Kathy Johnson-Warner of Senior Helpers will help you get the support you need when caring for your loved ones with dementia. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. CR.
In Our Facility...
Class Location Guide: PR=Party Room; C1=Classroom 1; C2=Classroom #2; CR= Conference Room; SR=Social Room
Free Wi-Fi
We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. Look for the FiftyForward Guest Network and type in 50Forward as the Password. Laptop Computer Use
Members may check out laptop computers at the front desk and use while inside the building. Note that printing is not available. Social Room
Enjoy coffee with friends, watch TV, play cards and/or eat your lunch. Microwave, refrigerator and water machine available. Vending Machines
A soda and snack machine are located in the Party Room.
* asterisk denotes free event
*Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a chance to win prizes! April 2 and April 24. *Crochet for Beginners/Crochet Club – Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Led by Paulette Spalding. Bring an “H” needle and yarn and Paulette will be happy to show you the basics of crochet. CR.
Everyday, games are played in our social room. Currently, the most popular card game is Skip-Bo. Players are also enjoying Hand and Foot. On Tuesdays, we have a Bridge Group that meets at 10:30 am. On Wednesdays, Mexican Train Dominoes meets at 12:30 pm. Our pool room has four pool tables, cues, and balls. Come join the fun!
*Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn. CR. *Loose Caboose Players - This is a Reader’s Theater so you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines just having fun! Marjorie Taggart, facilitator. Meets Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. C1.
*Quilting Club – Mondays from 12-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Have a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help. C2.
Recycling of Cans
We recycle aluminum cans used here in the center. The receptacle for EMPTY cans is in the fitness center beside the vending machines. Please do not put anything except cans in this container. Please do not bring in cans from outside the center. Second Harvest Food Donations: Bring non-perishable foods to help others. Will be donated to the CCM down the street, which is the busiest Second Harvest Center in Nashville. Please check labels and do not donate expired foods.
*Karaoke – ‘D. J.’ Dottie Dillard leads the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! Meets April 12. SR.
*Open Music Jam – Bring your voice, instrument and/or listening ears for a jam session. Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. Also on Friday, April 13 and 27 from Noon to 3:00 pm in Social Room. Piano & Voice Lessons – Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 615-310-4579 to schedule. C1. *Silver Notes Band – Kim Yearwood leads this 16+ big band on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. They perform all over Nashville. Did you play an instrument in high school? Join them. PR. *Choraleers – Geno Haffner leads the FiftyForward chorus Thursdays at 10 a.m. at our Knowles location. If interested you can carpool from here to there with another member or drive yourself. See Julie for info.
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10:00 Grief Support
10:30 Healthcare Connection
7:30 Walking Club
1:00 Bingo
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10:30 Activities Committee
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9:00 Second Sight
10:00 Investment Class 7:30 Walking 9:00 Trip to Club Bluebird Cafe 9:30 Hiking Club
10:30 Red Hats
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9:00 Art Class 10:00 Membership 10:30 Healthcare Connection 10:30 Volunteer 11:30 TASTY Brunch TUESDAY 1:00 Inglewood Trip Planning
7:30 Walking Club 9:00 Legal Aid 9:30 Advisory Council 10:30 Fundraising
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10:30 BP & Glucose Checks 10:30 Healthcare Connection 9:30 Trip to 1:00 Bingo Synagogue
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Thu 5 10:00 Dementia Support Group 11:30 All of Us Lunch & Learn
5:00 Steel Mag. Trip
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12:00 Music Jam HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO 12:30 Film Club: ‘Pirates of the 10:00-12:00 pm
12:30 Karaoke
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Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’
14 Early Voting 8:00-4:30
Deadline for Tasty Tuesday Tickets
19 T3- Trippin’ Third Thursday!
20 10:00 AMP Class
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10:00 Wisdom Writers
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10:00 Walgreens 12:00 Music Health Jam Talk 10:30 Inglewood 12:30 Film Club: to 5 Chefs & 1:30 Spring Bday “Wild Oats” Winery Party &
PLEASE NOTE THE CENTER CLOSES at 3:00 PM THIS MONTH! Classes, Clubs & Groups on a weekly rotation can be their respective pages within the Whistlestop. Daily/weekly games include Skip Bo, Hand & Foot, and Bridge. We also have a Pool Room with four pool tables.
A FREE Event Featuring:
Health Screenings Demonstrations Wellness Information Food & Giveaways Door Prizes
Wellness Resources Grief Support Group:
Class Location Guide: PR=Party Room; C1=Classroom #1; C2=Classroom #2; C3=Classroom #3 (former Genealogy) CR= Conference Room; SR=Social Room Bible Conversation – Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. C1. Bowling Club – Join FiftyForward Donelson members on the 3rd Friday of every month at 2:00 pm at the Strike and Spare in Donelson (2710 Old Lebanon Rd.) Cost per game is only $1.00. Shoes are only $1.00 as well. You will have to provide your own transportation. Film Club – At 12:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Fridays on the big screen! On April 13th, watch pirate Jack Sparrow’s latest adventure on the high seas. On April 27th, Oscar winners Jessica Lange and Shirley MacLaine star in this adventure of a retired teacher whose insurance company accidentally pays her millions. C1. Inglewood & Friends – 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips planned. PR.
Madison Travelers – 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. to plan monthly trips. NOT MEETING IN APRIL. SR. Red Hat Society – 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. $24 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red and purple gear! Marilyn Tidwell, Queen. On April 9, they are going to the Hachland Hills. CR.
(April 3) at 1:00 p.m. prizes! CR.
Reminisce – Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month Go back in time with Nancy and Larry McDougal. Door
Second Sight - Get together with other visually impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. C1. Walking Club - Now that it’s getting warmer, join Julie and/or Brandy for a walk around our parking lot (four laps equals a mile). Meets Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. Meet on front steps.
If it is raining, club will not meet.
Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story and other writing. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:00 am. CR.
Meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 10:00 am. This is a free support group for those dealing with the stages of grief. Meet with others who are journeying through the same processes in a safe and confidential environment. Facilitated by Adam Waltenbaugh, Masters in Counseling, Vanderbilt. CR Medicare Counseling:
For help with your Medicare questions, call 1-877-801-0044, email tn.ship@ tn.gov, or visit tnmedicarehelp.com. Metro Nutrition Program:
Lunch for seniors over 60. Must apply with Metro first. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Contact Pat Cullum at 615-860-7180. Donations requested. Reiki Sessions:
Reiki Master Cyndi Clark offers Reiki sessions (Japanese hands -on healing) Fridays beginning at 12:00 pm for $15/15 min; $25/30 min. Appointments can be made at the front desk. C2. Therapeutic Massage:
Certified Massage Therapist Sue Truitt provides massages at her home near the center. Call her at 615-868-7032 or 615-519-3788 to schedule. Bulletin Board
On the three bulletin boards in the front hallway, you can read and make suggestions; see get well and sympathy messages, and read and post events and classifieds. Items posted may only remain for one month.
Circle Players Presents ‘Steel Magnolias’
At Madison Station, we go on approximately 6-8 day trips per month. The trip list comes out on what we call ‘T3’ or “Trippin’ Third Thursday” and lists the following month’s trips. For example, May’s trip list will be released on April 19. Payment is due at sign-up either in person or by phone with credit card. Many of these trips are full due to the trip list coming out two weeks prior to the newsletter release. If the trip is full, you may put your name on the waiting list. If you are interested at all in trips, don’t miss T3! Trip Policies *Priority Seating - Madison members receive first priority seating. If a trip does not fill up, members from other centers are welcome to come. A waiting list will be utilized for this purpose. *Late arrivals - The bus will leave at the time listed. Please be on time. *Trip Size: All trips require a minimum of six people. Trips not meeting the minimum number will be cancelled 24 hours in advance and credit will be given to those already signed up. *Cancellations and No Shows A credit will be issued if a cancellation is given within 48 hours of a trip’s scheduled departure. However, in the case of a trip involving preordered tickets or reservations, a credit will be given only
Thursday, April 5 - 5:00 pm - $17.00 + Dinner Let’s go see this ‘hilarious and touching play set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana. You’ll also meet Truvy’s new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Before we head to Looby Theater, we’ll enjoy dinner at Butchertown Hall, where you’ll enjoy ‘soulful, coal-roasted plates and delectable oak-smoked meats in an inspiring setting.’
Hiking Club to Rogers Walk Park Wednesday, April 11 - 9:30 am - $7.00 + Lunch Our second outing this season is to a hidden jewel located in the Crieve Hall area. The most amazing characteristic of the hiking trails at Ellington Agricultural Center is the diversity and variation regarding the types of habitats through which the trail traverses. You’ve got creeks, wide open fields, woods, an official Iris Garden, and more. Let’s see what all we can name along the 1.7 mile looped trail. Afterward, we’ll eat The Copper Kettle, where they “believe in doing things the old fashioned way – home cooked culinary delights from around the world and right here at home in Nashville.
A Celebration of Cultures Series: Visit a Jewish Synagogue Monday, April 23 - 9:30 a.m. - $7.00 + Lunch This will be the second of several trips to visit different religious cultures and the buildings in which they worship in. This month we will visit Congregation Sherith Israel, a century-old Orthodox synagogue with a rich history. Rabbi Saul Strosberg will give a presentation, explaining his faith, terminology and history. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time for questions. After our time at the synagogue, we will eat at Noshville, a New-York style delicatessen where you can try some Jewish dishes such as matzo-ball soup or a knish or choose from the wide-variety menu of sandwiches, salads, and entrees.
Ladies of Charity Thrift Trip Thursday, May 3 - 9:45 am - $7.00 + Lunch Get your thrift on at the Ladies of Charity Thrift Shop! The Thrift Shop, which is now a Nashville institution, offers thousands of items which have been carefully screened, sorted and selected. Update your spring wardrobe here without breaking the bank! After shopping we will stop at Jack Cawthorne’s BBQ for lunch, where you can get a variety of barbequed meat plus savory sides.
NEW TRIP!!! Nashville Sounds Game Monday, May 7 - 11:15 am - $24.00 + Food at Park Come see our local baseball team play the Memphis Redbirds at this 12:05 game. If you haven’t been to the new Sounds Stadium, you’re in for a treat! Our seating will be in a covered area. Either eat before you come, or buy some yummy ‘ball’ food at the stadium! Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless you can find a replacement.
FULL TRIPS: Bluebird Café Monday, April 9 - 9:00 am - $7.00 + Lunch Inglewood & Friends to Lunch at 5 Chefs & Sumner Crest Winery Wednesday, April 25 - 10:30 a.m. - $7.00 + Lunch Madison Travelers to Picnic Café Monday, April 30 - 10:30 am - $7.00 + Lunch
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Thank You! Learn to Invest: Investment Class April 10 Stephanie Willeby, Investor Education Coordinator for the Securities Division for the TN Department of Commerce, will be here Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 am to educate you about basic investment principals as well as securities and insurance scams. The best way to protect yourself from fraud is to be an informed investor. Sign up in the Free Event Binder so we may plan for seating.
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch April 10 We couldn’t run this center without our volunteers! From help answering phones and folding newsletters to planning fundraising and fun events and then working at these events, FiftyForward Madison Station just couldn’t operate without volunteers! We will be thanking these volunteers at an Appreciation Brunch on April 16 at 10:30 am (volunteer s—look for your invitation in the mail!) Please RSVP at the front desk or call 615-860-7180.
Still Life Drawing Class April 17 Learn to draw through observation in this Still Life Drawing class on the 17th at 9:00 am. This project will help you understand the fundamentals of composition, the values of light and dark and will build upon the drawing techniques explored in our introduction to drawing class. Materials used include pencil and color pastel. All materials will be provided but if you have your own favorites please do bring them along. Cost is $10.00 per person. Minimum of 6 students; maximum of 10. Sign up at the front desk by Friday, April 13.
Walgreens Health Talk April 26 Walgreens will be here at 10:00 a.m. for their monthly Health Talk. With the weather is warming up, you’ll probably be spending more time out in the sun. Pharmacist Jonathan Toler will be here to tell you what you should know about Skin Cancer Prevention. Please join him in Classroom #1. Sign up in the Free Event Binder so we may plan for seating.
Early Voting HERE April 11-26 We’ll be
Due to the renovation of the Madison Library, the Election Commission has asked us to be an Early Voting site this year. The first early voting session will be Wednesday, April 11 through Thursday, April 26. The polls open at 8:00 am each day but closing times vary so see a schedule on the bulletin board. Voting will be held in the carpeted area of the Party Room (we are re-arranging the room and yes, exercise classes will still be held there.) Thank you for your patience during these two weeks as FiftyForward helps to serve our community!
—Maybelle Carter Senior Living for being our Tasty Tuesday cookie sponsor. —Vanderbilt Health for sponsoring this month’s Lunch and Learn. —HCA and Captain D’s for providing our Spring Birthday goodies. —and to all our amazing volunteers: your support is precious to us!
Overnight Trips FiftyForward Travel is waiting for you! We post the flyers for these trips in our Social Room on the display rack near the kitchen area. Call Janice Judd at 615-231-1235 for info. JULY 5-17 NOVA SCOTIA, et al. JULY 30-AUG 4 NIAGARA FALLS JULY 20-21--MYSTERY TOUR AUGUST 9-19--CANADIAN ISLANDS AUG 25-31 MACKINAC ISLAND SEPTEMBER 2-12-ALASKA CRUISE OCTOBER 6-14--CAPE COD AND MARTHA'S VINEYARD NOVEMBER 12-16-NEW ORLEANS DECEMBER 3-7 BRANSON HOLIDAY SHOW MARCH 27-APRIL 6, 2019 DISCOVER GREECE: In the Footsteps of Paul MAY 6-19, 2019 ICELAND, IRELAND & SCOTLAND Casino Trips: Tropicana— May 15, July 12, Sept. 20, Nov 15 Tunica—July 24 & 25
Our Staff
Brandy Lamb Center Director blamb@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves Program Director jreeves@fiftyforward.org Bethanie Peadro FLIP Coordinator bpeadro@fiftyforward.org Direct Line: 615-622-9867 Emily EriamiatoeCare Manager Eeriamiatoe @fiftyforward.org Direct Line: 615-622-5409 Pat Cullom Metro Meals, a program of Metro Social Services
Highlights from March If you attended our activities in March, how ‘lucky’ you were! We conducted informative events such as a scam presentation and two Lunch & Learns, finished up our Computer Classes, had plus fun moments throughout the month. Clockwise: The Mexican Train Domino club celebrated St. Patrick’s as well as Ms. Pat’s (standing) birthday; The Whitings sang ‘New Orleans’ style at Tasty Tuesday; the Nashville Public Library finished an 8week computer course (They’ll be back this summer.); Lucy shows her progress in the new Walking Club.
All of Us National Launch May 6
Our Partners
Big Bingo May 3rd Join us for BIG Bingo with dinner sponsored by Creekside Health & Rehab; BIG prizes, and a chance at the $50.00 coverall grand prize on Tuesday, May 3 at 5:00 pm. Tickets go on sale April 16.
Celebrate Mother’s Brunch May 19 Celebrate Mother’s Day a week late with this beautiful brunch on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 am in honor of our mothers. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews or a special person in your life. We’ll have a delicious brunch, music, and some special surprises. Tickets will be $15 for two people (single tickets are $8.00) and go on sale April 17.
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FiftyForward, along with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been chosen as a National Launch site for the new All of Us Research Program! On Sunday, May 6, the exciting event will be held at Madison Station from 2 to 5 pm. This free, fun-filled day will be MC’d by Lelan Statom and consist of food trucks, outdoor entertainment, vendors, food and door prizes! Some of the event will be outside and parking in our lot will be limited for FiftyForward members ONLY . (To get your free, VIP parking pass for the event, see the front desk.)