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