AUGUST 2017 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
Welcome To Our New Center Director!
On July 10th, we welcomed our new Center Director, Brandy Lamb. Brandy was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas, also known as the “Little Apple” and moved to Nashville after attending Kansas State University. She fell in love with Nashville and has now lived here for 13 years. Brandy, her husband, Shane, and their rescue dog, Memphis, enjoy traveling and spending time outdoors. In college, she earned a Hospitality Management degree and developed a passion for food and people. She also has a strong health and wellness background and enjoys making healthy meals and snacks. In addition, Brandy teaches Awareness Yoga Wednesday evenings at the Ivy House. She has worked as a Manager with J. Alexander’s Restaurants, Assistant General Manager & Human Resources Manager with Vanderbilt University Dining, Assistant Athletic Director & Head Rowing Coach at Montgomery Bell Academy, and most recently, Program Director with FiftyForward J.L. Turner Center. During her time at the Turner Center she fell in love with the members, the organization, and being a part of the FiftyForward family. Brandy is grateful for this opportunity to serve Madison Station in her new role. Brandy hit the ground running with many exciting projects and enhancements to our Center; including a new phone system, resurfacing/painting of the parking lot, a new elliptical machine in our fitness center, receipt of 360 brand new chairs and many more. She will also be overseeing some other great projects on the horizon such as the addition of an awning at our entrance, a walking track around the parking lot, and 40 new SilverSneakers chairs. Brandy is looking forward to getting to know everyone and working together to take our center to the next level. We are hosting a “Meet the Director” gathering this month on August 15 at 10:30 am prior to Tasty Tuesday so she can start to get to know you. We hope you will join us!
MadTown Music Series Ends Aug 22 With Classic Country Our Summer “MadTown Music Series” comes to a close on Tuesday, August 22 with classic country music from the 50s and 60s from the local Madison band, “Along For The Ride.” Dinner will be at 6:00 pm and the show at 7:00 pm. The classic country menu will be pulled pork, white beans, cole slaw, cornbread, and chess pie. Tickets are $18 for Dinner & Show; Advance Show ONLY tickets are $10.00. At the door show show only tickets will be $12.00. Tickets are on sale at the front desk or call 615-860-7180. You may reserve a table if you have 8 paid tickets.
New Phone System A new internet-based phone system is now in place and allows us to easily transfer calls within the entire FiftyForward agency. The Care Team & FLIP Offices now have their own direct phone numbers. An Auto Attendant is in place that will allow callers to select from the following options when the phone is not answered.
Care Team Manager: Emily Eriamiatoe –Press 1 FLIP Coordinator: Bethanie Peadro – Press 2 Metro Meals: Pat Cullom – Press 3 For Directions to the Center – Press 4 Other FiftyForward Centers – Press 5 Leave a message for any staff member– Press 6
We now have a Courtesy Phone located on the wall between the Social Room & TV Room.
Our Mission FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
—Cap-Tel for sponsoring our Big Bingo game. —Judy & Tommy Lewis for the donation of our new elliptical machine. —Windlands East for providing our Tasty Tuesday cookies. —VistaPoints for sponsoring our Lunch and Learn. —Juanita Frable for stepping up and helping out in a big way during a staffing change. —T.C. Castleman for all his safety suggestions. —Linda Meier for helping to clean and organize the art room. —Buffalo Insurance for Hosting our Medicare Workshop.
Big Bingo Thursday, August 10 Join us for BIG Bingo, Whitt’s BBQ, chips, dessert and tea, BIG prizes, and a chance at the $50.00 coverall grand prize on Thursday, August 10 at 5:00 pm. Purchase your $6.00 ticket by Monday, August 7. Thank you to Cap-Tel for sponsoring this event!
Tasty Tuesday: From Nashville to Vaudeville Tuesday, August 15 You’ll be transported back to the past at our August Tasty Tuesday. The Whitings bring laughs and tears to all who witness this wonderful visit to the theatres of yesteryear. They borrow from the greats of the Vaudeville stage: Burns and Allen, Abbott and Costello, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Judy Garland, George Gershwin, and many others. They play a unique combination of traditional high energy swing, with scatting and singing in harmony, and soulful blues-influenced jazz ballads, combined with stand-up comedy and dance, to provide a satisfying multi-faceted show.
Beforehand, at 11:30 am, enjoy a baked potato bar with garden salad, watermelon, cookie, and tea. Purchase a $6.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, August 11th!
VistaPoints Lunch & Learn Thursday, August 17
—The Madison Walgreens for beginning the new Health Talk series.
VistaPoints will be pr oviding a FREE Lunch & Lear n. A lunch of fr ied chicken tender s, macaroni and cheese, stuffed tomato, roll, and cake will be served at 11:30 am. Afterward, Darlene Kemp and Theresa Webb from VistaPoints will present “I Wish I Had Known Sooner.” Their presentation will cover Stages of Life; Special Needs Trusts and what are they used for, and what happens to your money at the end of life.
—and to all our amazing volunteers: your support is precious to us!
Only 95 tickets are available for this event. Pick up your FREE ticket at the front desk. If you find you cannot use your ticket, please return it so someone else may.
Eclipse Viewing Party Center Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm Want a Tour of the Center? Hours Available:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00 pm
Monday, August 21st On Monday, August 21st, we here in Madison are lucky enough to be in the path of the total solar eclipse, an event that hasn’t happened in the United States in 99 year s and won’t again in our lifetime. At approximately 1:27 pm, the sun will totally disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature to drop rapidly and revealing massive streamers of light streaking through the sky around the silhouette of the moon. We’ll have an eclipse viewing party in the side parking lot of the center beginning at 1:10 pm. We will provide popsicles and bottled water to help beat the heat. Please bring your own lawn chairs if you want to sit down!! Also, we will be providing GLASSES to view the eclipse as you MUST have special eyewear to view the eclipse or you will damage your eyes. A limited supply are available, therefore you MUST sign-up in the FREE event binder by August 14.
Unless otherwise indicated, classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00. Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 9:00 am; $5 per class Line Dance led by Faye Redden; 9:30 am; Have fun dancing with a group while burning calories! SilverSneakers® Circuit; led by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30pm; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing workout. SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing led by Kathleen Phillips; 1:45 pm; Focuses on reducing stress & breathing techniques
Tai-Chi led by Elmo Shade; 9:00 am; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health. $3 per class SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 9:00 am; $5 a class SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Moves your body through a series of seated & standing yoga poses. SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm
SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm Gentle Yoga with Kathleen; 1:45 pm; $2 a class Yoga w/Stephen North, Jr. 9:00 am; $5 a class Qigong, a Chinese moving meditation practiced for exercise, relaxation & preventative medicine; 10:00 am; led by Cyndi Clark. SilverSneakers® Classic led by Lisa Cotton; 12:30pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr. 10:00 am; $5 a class
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.
Benefit Checkup Are you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Family Assistance Service Center: (615) 743-2000 Blood Pressure Checks 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown and Delores Jordan. Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks Signature Healthcare of Madison on the last Tuesdays of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 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.
Continued on the Social Groups page.
*African Drumming and Dance – Offered free of charge by The Village Church! Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Party Room. *Art Club - Meets on Thursdays any time between 9:00 and 1:00 in the Open Art Free Legal Aid: Provided by Beck & Beck Law Office Studio to create and pursue arts and crafts. Meet with an attorney every The 3rd Thursday of the month is designated as “Color Club” day! Bring your own 3rd Wednesday starting at supplies or use ours. 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. See the front desk to make *Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join an appointment. us for a chance to win prizes! August 7 and 22. Rent our Building! - Rent our Social Room on Saturdays. Cost is $125 per hour. Members receive a 25% discount! Notary Services Julie Reeves, Notary. Currently being renewed. Call the center and we will refer you to another Notary.
Everyday, games are being 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!
*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. 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.
Open Computer Lab Our computer lab is open for your daily use! No printers *Loose Caboose Players - Calling all Actors! are available, sorry. *NOTE: Lab is closed during legal aid. Rehearsals are Tuesdays 10 a.m. This is a Reader’s Theater so you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines. Meeting August 1 to discuss the fall. NEW COMPUTERS WILL BE INSTALLED SOON! *Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! STAY TUNED! Have a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help. Transportation - To/From Center on Tuesdays & Thursdays only. Guitar Lessons – By appointment with Vern $2/within 3 miles of center, Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk. $3/within 4 miles. Ask for application at front desk. *Karaoke – 2nd Thursdays of the Month at
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.
12:30 pm. Join “DJ Dottie” Dillard Thursday, August 10 to sing your favorite songs or just to enjoy being serenaded! All those who attend are eligible to win door prizes. *Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. Piano & Voice Lessons – Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 615-310-4579 to schedule.
*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. * asterisk denotes free event
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10:00 Get 10:30 Trip to Healthy Chicken w/Humana 1:00 Book Club Salad Chick 1:00 Bingo 6:00 DINNER 1:10 Eclipse SHOW Viewing Along for Party the Ride
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T3- Trippin’ Third Thursday! 10:00 Medicare Workshop
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12:30 Film Club: “North By Northwest”
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Daily/weekly games include Skip Bo, Hand & Foot, and Bridge. We also have a Pool Room with four pool tables.
Bible Conversation – Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Book Club – 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. On August 23, they will discuss “Leaving Time” by Jodi Picoult about a daughter’s search to find the answer to the disappearance of her mother. Book is available at your public library. 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 – Member’s Choice! At 12:30 p.m. on most 2nd and 4th Fridays. On August 11 at a special time—12:00 pm—, we’ll the epic adventure of a massive breakout from an ostensibly escape-proof German prison camp. On August 25, see the classic Alfred Hitchcock cliffhanger that pits Cary Grant against a cropduster. Gadabouts - Plans unique trips. Meets quarterly on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3 . Meets August 2. Genealogy Club – NEW DAY! 2nd Thursday at 10:00 a.m. On August 10, they will continue to examine ways to obtain the most information when using online genealogy sites. Inglewood & Friends – 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3
Medicare CounselingFor help with your Medicare questions, call 1-877-801-0044, email tn.ship@ tn.gov, or visit tnmedicarehelp.com.
T3 stands for “Trippin’ Third Thursday “and is
the day our Trip List comes out for the
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 For example, the Reiki sessions (Japanese handsSeptember trip list will be on healing) on Fridays beginning released on August 17. at 11:00 am for $15/15 min; $25/30 min. Appointments can be made at the front desk.
following month’s trips.
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.
On August 14, they will dine at Windlands East.
Please see the suggestion board in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.
Living at Home Services Providing referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Call Emily at 615-860-7180.
What is T3?
Madison Travelers – 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends. In order to sign up for trips before T3, you must be present at the meeting.
Suggestions Welcome!
Grief Support Group Every first and third Monday at 10:00 am, 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.
Reminisce – 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. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:00 am.
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. Therapeutic Massage Sue Truitt provides massages at her home, which is close to the Center. Call her at 615-868-7032 or 615-519-3788 to schedule. Walk Our Parking Lot Four times around our parking lot (on the outside edge) equals one mile! Victory Over Crime - Are you a victim of a crime? Need counseling, help in court or more? Call (615) 743-3417 for more information.
Trips are posted on the 3rd Thursday of the month—aka T3. Payment is DUE at sign-up. If the trip is full, put your name on the waiting list.
Granny Fishes’ House Saturday, August 5 - 9:45 am - $8.00 + Lunch Enjoy freshly prepared fish selections as well as homemade delicacies at this sumptuous seafood restaurant in Wartrace, TN. All dinners include a potato, slaw or apple sauce and the ‘best hushpuppies in the country’! We’ll break up the ride home with a stop in Smyrna for shopping at your choice of the SuperTarget or Kohl’s.
Cheekwood to See the Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times Exhibit Tuesday, August 8 - 9:00 am - $27.00 + Lunch One of the most widely watched dramas in the world is touring its wardrobe in an exhibition showcasing 36 period costumes from Downton Abbey®. We will be visiting Cheekwood Estate & Gardens to see this exhibit. Your cost includes an audio tour to guide you through the exhibit, which takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half to see depending on your speed. You can use the rest of your time to see the mansion or gardens. We have a noon reservation at the Pineapple Room Restaurant at Cheekwood, which serves soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. I was even told you can order off the Kid’s Menu if you’d like a small portion!
Hear Astronomer Talk About the Coming Total Solar Eclipse Thursday, August 10 - 1:00 pm - $2.00 (Limited Space Available)
A total solar eclipse will be visible in Madison on August 21 (see info about party on page 2.) In the meantime, come hear Astronomer Billy Teets of Dyer Observatory speak about this “once-in-a-lifetime” event. He will also be providing free glasses for us to view the eclipse, which you MUST have so you won’t damage your eyes. Windlands East is hosting us for this event. Since they are close, you may drive yourself for free. However, there is limited seating, so please tell the front desk if you are doing this so we can keep an accurate count. Light refreshments will be served.
Madison Travelers to Chicken Salad Chick Monday, August 21 - 10:30 am - $7.00 + Lunch Join the Madison Travelers for delicious fare at the one of Hendersonville’s “chickest” (pun intended) new restaurants. You’ll have an array of chicken salads, side salads, and sandwiches to choose from. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
Afterward, choose your shopping pleasure at the adjacent stores, which include Five Below, Marshall’s, Michael’s, Off Broadway Shoes, and more.
Inglewood Club to Whistlestop Café in Historic Glendale, KY Thursday, August 24 - 9:00 am - $9.00 + Lunch Travel from one Whistlestop to another with the Inglewood Club for some “Real Southern Home Cooking” at a family-owned restaurant voted the “best non-franchise restaurant in Kentucky” plus the “best desserts” in Kentucky! Have “just enough” with a Kentucky Hot Brown or Veggie Plate or save your appetite for some Country Ham or Catfish with all the fixins’. Afterward, we’ll explore the antique and gift shops along Historic Glendale’s Main St. Note: The trip to Glendale takes approximately 2 hours. We will make a bathroom stop, so lunch reservations are for 11:30 am (12:30 pm Glendale, KY time.)
Hiking Club to The Trails at Fontanel Monday, August 28 - 8:10 am - $6.00 + Meal This will be the Hiking Club’s first foray of the season and we’ll try to beat the heat by leaving a bit earlier (please remember center does not open until 8:00 am so don’t arrive too early!). Since we got rained out of the Fontanel Trails in June, we are going to try again! You can choose between two paths—the paved, flat trail or the hillier, unpaved trail. Both are shaded pretty well! Afterward, we’ll eat IHOP in Madison where you can partake in breakfast or an early lunch.
Joyful Journey Series: Tennessee Aquarium Thursday, August 31 - 7:00 am - $39.00 + Meals No refunds after August 28 Join us on our first “Joyful Journey” Series as we sojourn down to beautiful Chattanooga to see the home to over 10,000 animals. The Tennessee Aquarium is rated the best aquarium in America for overall guest satisfaction. Enjoy a remarkable journey from the mountains to the sea as you explore above and below the surface in the Aquarium’s two buildings. On the way down, we’ll stop in Murfreesboro for a delicious breakfast at Mimi’s Café. We will also make another bathroom stop on the way if needed. After touring the aquarium, we’ll drive a short 2 miles to Broad St. where you can choose from several fast food restaurants to eat lunch. We’ll head home after lunch, and should return to the Center at approximately 5:30 pm. (615) 860-7180
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Flea Market August 4 Join us for our quarterly Flea Market from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Booth space is available until August 2. Members can get a booth for $8.00/ non-members for $15.00. We’ll 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, plus live music around noon! We always appreciate your donations of home-baked goods. Please bring these donations to the front office individually-wrapped and ready to sell.
Medicare Workshop August 17 Representatives from Buffalo Insurance will be here at 10:00 am in Classroom 1. They will answer your questions about healthcare in this country, including Medicare and how in affects you. They will also be bringing donuts and bagels! Please sign up in the Free Event Binder at the Front Desk so we may plan for seating.
Get Healthy with Humana August 22 Come learn about healthy eating habits as well as how to maximize your visits to the doctor from a representative from Humana at 10:00 am in Classroom 1. Snacks and ‘swag’ will be provided. Please sign up in the Free Event Binder at the Front Desk so we may plan for seating.
Walgreens Health Talks Begin August 24 We are excited to announce that the Madison Walgreens is beginning a new program with us! Every 4th Thursday of the month a member of their pharmacy department will be here for a “Health Talk” at 10:00 am to discuss a different health topic. This month, on Thursday, August 24, at 10:00 am in Classroom 1, the topic will be “Medications and You: Why and When”. Please sign up in the Free Event Binder at the Front Desk so we may plan for seating.
Madison’s Night Out Against Crime will be held on Tuesday, August 1st from 5:00 7:00 pm in the field in fr ont of Amqui Station and the field behind the libr ar y—so right beside us! There will be food trucks, free hot dogs and family friendly activities. Parking will be available in our parking lot. Come on out and join the fun! TriStar Skyline Non-Profit Volunteer Organization is interviewing new volunteers. Positions available: Patient Info. Desk, Greeters, Gift Ready to Join? Shoppe Volunteers, waiting/reception areas and more throughout the hospital. Please call (615) 769-2200 so A membership is just an application packet may be mailed directly to your home and to set up an appointment. $120 per year. Bank draft of just $10 per month is Amqui Station next door is looking for volunteers to available as well. We are serve as docents for their Museum as well as a SilverSneakers and welcome and tour guests around the station during the week. Call 615-891Silver & Fit reimbursed 1154 for information. location!
Needles! We have three groups here that meet every week to create beautiful things with needles—be it a crochet, knitting or sewing needle. Our Quilting group meets every Monday from 11 to 2 pm in Classroom 2.
Our Crochet Group meets Wednesdays from Noon to 1:00 pm (or later!) in the Conference Room. They usually bring snacks to share as well as crochet. Our Knitters meet Thursdays at Noon in the Conference Room. All of these groups welcome newcomers and will teach you their craft. In addition to ‘needling’ for fun and for themselves, they donate blankets, hats and other items to local hospitals and charities.
Overnight & Day 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. Sept. 14-20 Washington D.C. Oct. 8-14 Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk Oct. 25-Nov. 1 Irish Splendor Oct. 8-14 Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk Nov. 11-18 Western Caribbean Tour Harrah’s Trips: September 7 and November 7 If we do not have a flyer on the above, please call 615-883-8375.
Contact Us Phone (615) 860-7180
Fax (615) 860-7732
FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Email: Brandy Lamb Center Director blamb@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves Program Director jreeves@fiftyforward.org
Samantha Caroway Office Manager scaroway@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
Ron Lashbrook - Van Driver Pat Cullom - Metro Meals
Where are we located? 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.
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Tornado Drill August 8 On Tuesday, August 8, we will have a Tornado Drill to practice what to do in the event of a Tornado. At the sound of the alarm, all classes/activities will be evacuated to the safest areas in building, which are the center restrooms and the main center hallway. Don’t worry, we will not make you get on the floor and put your head between your legs like they did in elementary school! Stay tuned in future months for a fire drill.
Get on Board the Volunteer Train! We say it every month in the “Thank You” section of the newsletter and we mean it: we couldn’t run this place without our volunteers. You help us with everything from answering phones to setting up tables. This is a large facility with many programs and members, we could use more volunteers to support all we do. Would you be willing a “get on board” the volunteer train? To sign up, see Samantha at the front desk or Julie in her office. Conductor: Answer s phones; helps people sign up; gives tours of the center; helps people sign up for membership; renews memberships; sells trips and tickets Note: those in this position are required to go through a background check since they will be dealing with money and personal information. Steward: Helps ser ve at our pr ogr ams with food, such as Tasty Tuesday and Lunch and Learns Engineer: Helps set up our the r oom for our special pr ograms such as Lunch and Learns, Tasty Tuesdays, and Birthday Party Yardmaster: Helps set up for our large r entals (will be on Fr idays)
You Will Flip for F.L.I.P.! A way to volunteer outside the center is F.L.I.P.! Friends Learning In Pairs (FLIP) is an intergenerational, volunteer tutoring program under FiftyForward Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Tutors work one-on-one with students in Nashville public schools once a week for two hours helping mentor, encourage and provide friendship and assistance to four students struggling in Reading and Math. Tutors must be 55+ and be eager to help elementary school age students. If interested, contact Bethanie Peadro at (615) 622-9867 or bpeadro@fiftyforward.org.