AUGUST 2016 ISSUE
Kelsey’s Column
THE WHISTLESTOP
FiftyForward Announces New Strategic Plan After a year of gathering data and input from multiple sources, FiftyForward is excited to announce its new strategic plan for the agency for the next three years! This plan includes a new mission statement for the agency as well. Over the coming weeks, Madison Station will be taking a look at each goal and creating our own plan for achievement. We welcome any thoughts or comments that you may have!
We support and optimize the aging experience.
Mission – To support and optimize the aging experience. Vision – Middle Tennessee is an ideal environment for aging through access, inclusion and connection. Strategy—FiftyForward’s overarching strategy is to provide an integrated range of services meeting the needs of people as they age. Goals —1. Optimize centers and services as an effective system of aging support. 2. Build our brand as champions of positive aging and caregiving in Middle Tennessee. 3. Build lifelong relationships with customers, caregivers and supporters. 4. Achieve measurable impact in addressing the complex needs of aging. 5. Strengthen and diversify our funding, staffing and partnerships.
—Kelsey Mahaffey, Center Director
The Caribbean Comes to Madison August 30th Our Summer Dinner Series, sponsored by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc, heads to the islands on Tuesday, August 30th as the Coral Bay Steel Drum Band captures the spirit of the Caribbean with their extensive repertoire of music featuring steel pans and percussion, including a host of classic pop hits and many of Jimmy Buffett's most famous island tunes. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with House Salad, Pollo Tropical Flame-Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast, Yellow Rice with Black Beans, Caribbean Corn Souffle’, Roll, Dessert. The show begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are 1 for $22; 2 for $40. Get your tickets at the front desk. See the flyer inside for the August and September shows.
9/9 National Day of Service You may have heard that the anniversary of 9/11, also known as Patriot Day, has become a “National Day of Service and Remembrance.” Help FiftyForward Madison, RSVP, and the USO in lifting the spirits of America’s troops and their families at the “Fill the Truck” event at the Madison Kroger. The purpose of the “Fill the Truck” event is to encourage shoppers to purchase non-perishable, single serve food items to donate to active and retired military personnel through the USO program. The “truck” in question will be none other than the FiftyForward Madison van! But we need your help! Volunteers are needed for short shifts between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to hand out flyers, collect donation items, and "fill the truck" with those items. Please sign up at the front desk if you’d like to commemorate 9/11 by volunteering for a shift on Friday, September 9th.
Our Mission FiftyForward exists to support and optimize the aging experience. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
BIG Bingo! Tuesday, August 9th Windlands East for providing the cookies at Tasty Tuesday;
Dr. Randi Davis, Ascent Audiology, for providing the free audiology screenings; Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. for sponsoring all three of the Summer Dinner Shows; Signature Healthcare of Madison for providing the desserts for the Summer Dinner Show Series; Fundraising Committee for their hard work and commitment throughout the Summer Dinner Show Series; and to all our amazing volunteers: this place would not run without you. Thank you for all your care, ideas, and hard work!
Center Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
It’s Big Bingo time again on Tuesday, August 9th! At 11:30 am, partake of a Whitt’s barbecue sandwich, potato chips, dessert and tea before trying your luck. The Bingo calling will begin at Noon. Make sure to purchase your $6.00 ticket by Friday, A ugust 5th so you don’t miss the opportunity to win first-rate items and the $50.00 coverall prize!
Blues for the Soul—Free Show!! Thursday, August 11 Is this heat giving you the blues? Then join Jon Mahaffey (Kelsey’s husband!) and friends for this wonderful FREE blues concert on Thursday, August 11 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Jon is working with a local non-profit called Together our Mission, which works to protect the children of Uganda and the world. You can learn more about this charity and the work they do that night at the show. All donations received from this concert will go to support them. (Suggested donation $5/person). Come hear some great blues music and bring your friends! Free sodas and light refreshments provided. Get your FREE ticket at the front desk!
Tasty Tuesday: Let’s Get “Baked” With Laughter! Tuesday, August 16th Our third Tuesday of the month lunch on Tuesday, August 16th will have you rolling in the aisles! Our Loose Caboose players will entertain you with their comedy selections, some written by our members! Also, a surprise guest will help spur on the laughter. Before the fun begins, enjoy a baked-potato bar, garden salad and watermelon at 11:30 am. Please note that we are not having a ‘luau’ theme this month like we usually do. If you want a “Taste of the Islands” please join us at our Dinner Show this month!! Purchase a $6.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, August 12th! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to win the fabulous raffle prize!
How You Hear Lunch & Learn Tuesday, August 23rd Dr. Randi Davis of Ascent Audiology will be providing a FREE Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, August 23rd. Our lunch that day will be subs, chips and dip, desser t and tea at 11:30 am. After war d, Dr . Randi Davis will speak to us about hear ing concer ns for seniors. She will also sign-up people for free hearing screenings here at the Center on August 29th between 10:30-Noon. Only 100 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 are not able to use it, please return it so others may have the opportunity to attend in your stead. If you decide to join us, we thank you in advance for planning to stay for the entirety of the presentation. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Unless otherwise indicated, classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00.
Line Dance led by Faye Redden; 9:30 am SilverSneakers® Circuit - Kathleen Phillips -12:30; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing workout. SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing led by Kathleen Phillips. 2:00 pm; Focuses on reducing stress and breathing techniques Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 and 6:00 pm; $5 per class for members Ballroom Dancing is on hiatus until September. Personal Training with Michael Neel; 4:30-6:30pm $15/30 min; $25/hour; Inquire at front desk SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs; tailored for seniors Tai-Chi taught by Larry Lee; 9:00 am & 6:45 pm; $3.00 a class; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health. SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Moves your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm; $5 a class SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm Gentle Yoga with Kathleen Phillips; 1:45 pm; $2 a class Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 6:00 pm; $5 a class
SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Lisa Elkin; 12:30pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm; $5 a class
Fitness Center Hours Monday -Thursday 7:00am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Yoga with Stephen North, Jr. 11:00 am; $5.00 a class
Benefit Checkup Are you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Community Food Advocates hotline: (615) 385 - 2286, ext: 230. Blood Pressure Checks 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks Signature Healthcare of Madison on the 4th Tuesdays of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Certified Personal Trainer Lisa Elkin Available for sessions during the day. Call her at 615-9262708 to schedule. $25/session. 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. Dementia Support Group Kathy Johnson-Warner of Senior Helpers will help you get the support you need when dealing with your loved ones with dementia. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Depression and Bipolar Support Group If you suffer from Depression, Bipolar Disorder, other mood and emotional disorders or are a caregiver for those who suffer, join the DBSA group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
*African Drumming and Dance – Offered free of charge by The Village Church! Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Party Room. *Art Club - Meets on Thursdays any time Free Legal Aid: Provided by between 9:00 and 1:00 in the Open Art Beck & Beck Law Office Room to create and pursue arts and crafts. Meet with an attorney on the 3rd Wednesdays starting at *Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. us for a chance to win prizes! See the front desk to make an appointment. (August is *Crochet for Beginners/Crochet Club – Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Led by Paulette currently full; taking Sept. Spalding. Bring an “H” needle and yarn and Paulette will be happy to show you the appts.) basics of crochet. Rent our Building! - Rent our Social Room on Saturdays. Cost is $100 per hour, includes all tables and chairs. Members receive a 25% discount! Notary Services - Julie Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 4:00, Fridays 9:00 - 3:00. Open Computer Lab - Our computer lab is open for your daily use! *NOTE: Lab is closed during legal aid. Tech Up - Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one instruction on social media, laptops & smartphones. On the second Monday in half hour increments starting at 8:30 a.m. Transportation - To/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Ask for application at front desk.
Framing – Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. *Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn. Laughs & Crafts with Sara Jo – Each second Thursday 9-11 am have fun socializing while making crafts. See the front desk for examples of each craft. $2 per class. *Loose Caboose Players - Calling all Actors! Rehearsals are Tuesdays 10 a.m. This is a Reader’s Theater so you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines. Facilitated by Kelsey Mahaffey and Ginger Newman. Meditative Visual Arts Class - Before you paint, meditate! The fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. with Janay Moreland of Vivid, LLC. $20 includes all supplies. Each month’s painting will be displayed by the check-in computer. On hiatus until September. *Photo Club – The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Meets August 23rd. *Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Have a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help. Guitar Lessons – By appointment with Vern Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk. *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! Join them August 11th. *Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2.
Free Wi-Fi We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password.
Piano & Voice Lessons – Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 310-4579 to schedule. *Silver Notes Band – Kim Yearwood leads this 16+ big band on Wednesday at 2 p.m. They perform all over Nashville. Did you play an instrument in high school? Join them. * asterisk denotes free event
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Deadline for August Dinner Show tickets
Class, Clubs & Groups on a weekly rotation can be found on their respective pages within the Whistlestop.
Featuring the sounds of steel pans and percussion, Coral Bay captures the spirit of the Caribbean and provides just the right amount of island flavor. Also included in their extensive repertoire of music are a host of classic pop hits and many of Jimmy Buffett's most famous island tunes.
Menu: House Salad, Flame-Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast, Yellow Rice with Black Beans, Caribbean Corn SoufflĂŠ, Roll, Dessert
It's 1969, and one of the Midwest's premier groups, "The Chicago Avenue Band" is about to embark on a journey down Route 66. Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys & Dinettes and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid, and you've got the high-octane fun of Route 66. Menu: House Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Dessert
Bible Conversation – Bible meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Book Club – Discuss “A Full Life, Reflections at Ninety” by President Jimmy Carter on August 24 at 1:00 pm. Available at the public library. Bunco - Come play Bunco on the second Wednesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. We need at least 4 to play this easy dice game. Free prizes for those who win the most and Bunco. Film Club – At 12:30 p.m. on most second and fourth Fridays. On August 12th, we’ll watch the most recent Tom Hanks’ Oscar-nominated action movie! August 26th, is Member Pick day! Sylvia Ballard has chosen her favorite Hallmark Channel movie. Have a movie suggestion? Let Sam know. Gadabouts - Plans unique trips. Meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3 Genealogy Club – Meets the 1st Thursday at 10:00 a.m. On August 4, they will field trip to the State Archives at 9:30 am to return at 1:00 pm. Inglewood & Friends – Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3 Madison Travelers – Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3. Mexican Train Dominoes – 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game. Bring a set of dominoes if you have them. Pop-Up Club – Sign up at the front desk to be made aware of last minute deals on trips & entertainment, known as “pop-ups” as they are available. 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! Linda Kent, Queen. Monday, August 8 they go to Logan’s Roadhouse.
Suggestions Welcome! Please see the suggestion box in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.
Reminisce – Meets 1st Tuesday at 1p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes! Second Sight - Get together with other visually impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story Writing. Will only meet August 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Wellness Resources are continued here from the Exercise Class page. Fitness Center Equipment - Ask at the front desk. Staff will be happy to answer questions & demonstrate how to use the machines. Grief Support Group Every first and third Monday at 10:00 a.m. 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. Living at Home Services Providing referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Call 615-860-7180. Medicare Counseling Ray Daws, seasoned SHIP volunteer, is ready to assist with any Medicare questions you may have. He can be reached at 615-628-8592 and by email at rdaws@comcast.net. Metro Nutrition Program Lunch for seniors over 60. Must apply with Metro first. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Also serving Meals on Wheels. Contact Felicia Whitaker at 615-860-7180. Donations requested. Therapeutic Massage Sue Truitt provides massages at her home, which is close to the Center. Call her at 615-868-7032 or 615-5193788 to schedule. Walk Our Parking Lot - It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and walk! Four times around our parking lot (on the outside edge) equals one mile!
Trips are posted on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Payment is DUE at sign-up. If the trip is full, put your name on the waiting list. Signature Healthcare of Madison Grand Re-Opening Signature Healthcare of Madison is having a grand re-opening. Hang out until 1:30 to enjoy the festivities including a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00, free lunch, a health fair, entertainment, giveaways and tours of the remodeled community. If you were at Tasty Tuesday: Black History Month Celebration, Whistlestop, or the Ladies’ Afternoon In, you are already aware of the fact that they serve yummy food!
Wednesday, August 3 - 10:45 am - No Cost Courtyard Concerts: Rahsaan Barber Quartet Stop at Cracker Barrel for brunch before heading to one of the annual Courtyard Concerts at the Main Library at 11:45 a.m. Enjoy the sounds of Rahsaan Barber and his talents as a saxophonist, composer and songwriter. He and his band work in a range of styles including jazz, blues, funk, fusion, soul, Latin and World music. He’s appeared with the likes of The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Greg Allman and The Spanish Harlem Orchestra. This event will be outside so dress for the occasion! Tuesday, August 9 - 9:00 am - $7 + Brunch “A Few of Staff’s Favorite Things:” Julie Edition Our Office Manager Julie would like to share as many things with you as possible in her round of “A Few of Staff's Favorite Things!” Join her as she takes you on a three-part series of jaunts around her neck of the woods. Begin on Wednesday, August 10th with lunch at 360 Burger. Also included are optional stops at Shineworthy Tea and Game Galaxy (only $5 for an hour of classic arcade game play). On Wednesday, August 17th head to H&T’s Home Cooking, a yummy meat and three. Afterward, head for shopping at Ollie’s. Finish up with Kobe Asian Fusion on Wednesday, August 31st, where you can try all kinds of Asian-style fare including sushi, Thai, and Japanese. *Note: These trips can’t be signed up for individually. Wed, Aug. 10, 17, 31 - 10:30 am - $15 + Lunch The Gadabouts to the Nashville Rollergirls The Gadabouts are ready to treat you to another unusual trip experience! Head to the Fairgrounds to see a double-header between the two Nashville
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Rollergirl teams and those daring to take them on. Roller derby is defined by Wikipedia.com as “a contact sport played by two teams of five members roller skating in the same direction around a track. Game play consists of a series of short match ups (jams) in which both teams designate a jammer who scores points by lapping members of the opposing team. The teams attempt to hinder the opposing jammer while assisting their own jammer—in effect, playing both offense and defense simultaneously.” Concession stands will be open for dinner, drink and treat items as you take in the thrill. Saturday, August 13 - 4:15 pm - $20 + Dinner Music for Seniors Discover Larry and Nancy Mechem and guests at the much-loved Nashville Jazz Workshop for Music for Seniors’ August show. Lori Mechem, founder of the Nashville Jazz Workshop, would like to introduce you to her parents. For over 40 years, Larry and Nancy performed their traditional jazz in and around Indianapolis before coming to Nashville in 2014. Larry has appeared with the likes of the McGuire Sisters, the Guy Lombardo Band, and the Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show to name a few. Afterward, enjoy the German side of lunch fare at The Gerst Haus. Monday, August 15 - 9:45 am - $6 + Lunch Inglewood to The Adventure Science Center The Inglewood and Friends Club will be letting their inner child come out! Join them as they “frolic” about The Adventure Science Center learning as they enjoy the fun, learning and interactive exhibits. But first, check out the member-recommended Cori’s Dog House for 38 signature hot dogs and 35 different topping options. Monday, August 22 - 10:45 am - $20 + Lunch
FULL Trips: Tour NewsChannel 5 Monday, August 8 - 11:00 am - $6 + Lunch Madison Traveler’s to Grinder’s Switch Saturday, August 20 - 8:00 am - $9 + Lunch
Laughs ’n’ Crafts - August 11 Crafting can be a great way to relieve stress! Come have fun plus make art out of everyday objects at this new class led by Sara Jo Beliles. Meets the second Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Art Room. This month, we’ll decorate flower pots in preparation for your fall flowers. Cost is only $2.00 for supplies. See the front desk for examples and to sign up.
Managing Women’s Finances - August 25 Ladies, are you confident in handling your finances? In a survey done by Regions Bank in 2015, women are less confident in handling their finances than men, as well as less likely to go to a financial advisor. Join Paula Jarvis with Regions Bank on August 25th at 10:00 am as she helps to educate, equip, and empower you to manage your financial resources effectively. Refreshments will be served. Sign up in the FREE event binder on the front desk.
FREE Audiology Screenings - August 29 FREE Audiology Screenings with Dr. Davis of Ascent Audiology (who will put on the Lunch and Learn on the 23rd) on Monday, August 29th from 10:30 to Noon. Sign up in the FREE Event Binder on the front desk to reserve your appointment time.
FiftyForward is celebrating 15 years of Nancy and Larry McDougal’s Reminisce, our longest running program! Bring anything you’d like to show or share and enjoy a lively and interesting discussion of yesteryear.
Have you been challenged by Larry’s Famous Dollar Question? Raffle prizes are also awarded throughout the program! Join them on the first Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Travel Overnight with Your Madison Besties Have you been wanting to travel with your buddies at Madison Station on an overnight trip? Let us know by signing up on the Overnight Trip Interest List at the front desk. Also, let us know where you would be interested in going. Several have already mentioned the new Noah’s Ark in Kentucky. If we have enough we will work with Janice Judd of FiftyForward Travel to plan a Madison-only event!
Flu Shot Clinic - September 15 The back-to-school season is upon us! We all know that this season isn’t complete without the presence of a flu clinic. Health professionals are recommending getting the shots earlier this year. Walgreens will be here on Thursday, September 15th between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to administer the stronger senior flu shots right here at our center! We recommend picking up the form at the front desk and filling it out and returning it to us beforehand. However, this is not required and walk-ins will be welcome on the day of the clinic. For those pre-registering, please turn in your form by Monday, September 12th.
Sept. 22-Oct 5 Boston Oct. 11-19 Greece Nov. 8-10 Mystery Tour #2 Dec. 30-Jan 2 Rose Bowl New Year’s Feb. 15-Mar. 1, 2017 Cape Horne March-April 7, 2017 Panama Canal
Ready to Join? A membership is just $120 per year. Bank draft of just $10 per month is available as well. We are a SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit reimbursed location!
Night Out Against Crime—The Madison Rivergate Chamber is hosting a free night of food, fun and information Tuesday, August 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in Madison Park. Volunteers Needed at Skyline Medical Center—Skyline Medical Center is in need of volunteers in several different areas of the hospital including the Gift Shoppe, Greeters, and Desk Volunteers. Volunteers would only need to work one day a week for a four-hour shift. Plus you get a free lunch every time you work a shift! If interested, call Julie Davis at 615-769-2200.
April 26-May 3, 2017 London-Paris May 29-June 1, 2017 Atlanta July 23-31, 2017 American Queen Steamboat Tour Oct. 25-Nov. 1 Ireland Call Janice Judd for more information at 615-231-1235
Contact Us (615) 860-7180 Fax (615) 860-7732
FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Email: Kelsey Mahaffey Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org
August 5 Our quarterly Flea Market will be held Friday, August 5 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Booth space is still available. Members can get a booth for $8.00/nonmembers for $15.00. We’ll also be having a bake sale with individually-wrapped goods that day as well as be selling bar-b-cue sandwiches as a fundraiser for our center. We always appreciate your donations of home-baked goods. Please bring these donations to the front office individually-wrapped and ready to sell. Want a flyer to hang up in your neighborhood/apartment building? See Julie at the front desk!
Samantha Garlock Program Manager sgarlock@fiftyforward.org
GO EAST!: Ancient Wellness Practices of the Eastern World - September 13
Julie Reeves Office Manager jreeves@fiftyforward.org
Mark your calendars for a one-day special series that looks into the ancient wellness practices of the eastern world. All of these fitness and alternative healing techniques are now more easily accessible today than ever before. Many have scientific research and experiential proof to acknowledge them.
Bethanie Peadro FLIP Coordinator bpeadro@fiftyforward.org Emily EriamiatoeCare Manager eeriamiatoe@fiftyforward.org Darryl Brady - Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org Ron Lashbrook - Van Driver Felicia Whitaker - Metro Meals
The entire day of presentations and demonstrations is FREE! Register for each class you are interested in attending at the front desk. Those who register for 3 or more classes will be given a FREE lunch ticket for a refreshing Asianstyle lunch! Register at the front for any of the following free events on Tuesday, Sept. 13:
9:00-10:00 am - EFT Tapping :: An easy to apply Chinese self-acupressure technique which helps overcome emotional stress and pain.
11:00-11:30 am - Yoga :: Always wondered about Indian-inspired yoga or thought you couldn’t possibly do it? Let us enlighten you otherwise!
Where are we located?
11:45 - FREE A sian-style lunch :: Register for 3+ classes. Ticket required.
Even though our address is 301 Madison Street, we are physically located at the end of Douglas Street. There is a sign out front that says ‘FiftyForward Madison Station.’ Parking and entrance are in the back.
1:30-2:30 pm - Qigong & Reiki :: Qigong is a Chinese moving meditation practiced for exercise, relaxation & preventive medicine.
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1:00-1:30 pm - Tai Chi :: This gentle Chinese stress-reliever can improve flexibility, mobility, balance and overall health.
Reiki is a Japanese hands-on-healing practice similar to massage.