THE WHISTLESTOP December 2018 Edition
Our Mission Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.
About Us:
Letter from the Center Director One of my favorite things about the Holiday season is spending time with the people I love and care about. I cannot think of a better place to be than here at FiftyForward Madison Station spending time with you! As the weather turns colder it is important to review our inclement weather policy. Please see the back panel for more details. If the conditions are unsafe for you and staff the center will be closed and programs canceled. The best thing to do when inclement weather strikes is to call the center to be sure we are open. Both our phone message and social media will have up to date information.
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.
The center renovation projects will continue throughout the next year. As we navigate through the transition, our Advisory Council voted on re-naming some of the areas to better suit their new uses. The former Party Room is now the Activity Room and the former Puzzle and Genealogy Rooms are the Retreat Rooms.
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.
Sending you and your family Holiday Cheer!
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30 pm
Tours Available: Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00 pm
Contact:
Phone (615) 860-7180 Web fiftyforward.org Address 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115 (physically located at the end of Douglas Street)
Thanks to all who participated in our coffee tasting. We have our new coffee service up and flowing and are now brewing Webbs’ Golden Supreme coffee, roasted locally in Murfreesboro. Both regular and decaf coffee will be available daily. The coffee is complimentary, so please enjoy a cup! If you are interested in supporting our center’s coffee habit you can join our Coffee Club by making a donation at the front desk. —Brandy Lamb, Center Director
Letter from the Program Director I love when the center is decorated for Christmas! And this year we’ve added decorations to our front windows to participate in the Madison Rivergate Chamber’s Holiday Decorating Contest. See article inside to learn how you can help us win! All the decorations will get us into the spirit for our two big events this month— ‘A Dickens of a Holiday’ (see below) and Tasty Tuesday, featuring the FiftyForward Choraleers. For those of you that like to go on our day trips, please note our Trip List, which usually comes out on “T3” (Trippin’ Third Thursday), will be released instead on the second Thursday of the month due to the holidays. Wishing you the happiest of holidays this year! —Julie Reeves, Program Director
‘Dickens of a Holiday’ December 6
December and January Center Closings
Our Christmas present to our members this year is a special “Dickens of a Holiday” event on Thursday, December 6. Sponsored by Creekside Center for Health and Rehabilitation and Heritage Law Group, the day will feature lunch, crafts and activities, and a Dickens Quartet singing and telling stories. The fun begins at 11:00 am.
Please make note that all FiftyForward centers will be CLOSED the entire week of Christmas—
As of press time, all the tickets, which are free to members, have been given out. However, you may put your name on a waiting list in case someone turns their ticket in. If you have a ticket and find you cannot use it, please stop by or call the office.
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all FiftyForward Centers will be closed on Monday, January 21.
December 24-28. The center will also be closed Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 for New Year’s. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2 at 8:00 am.
FiftyForward
Services Available Care Management Services:
This no-cost service for older adults with low incomes offers in-home assessments to connect with services that meet their needs (food, health care, etc.) Call Emily at (615) 622-5409. Care Team Services:
For a fee, this service supports older adults and caregivers by assessing needs, helping purchase services, monitoring care and much more. Call (615) 743-3436. Conservatorship:
This program makes decisions when an older adult can no longer do so and has no one to help. Through court appointment, FiftyForward can serve as conservator of a person and/or finances. Call (615) 743-3436. 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
Cookies and Cocoa Christmas Bingo Monday, December 3 Since we only have one Bingo this month, we will have a bigger Christmas-themed game on Monday, December 3 at 1:00 pm sponsored by United Healthcare. In addition to the fun, we will be having cookies and cocoa to celebrate the season. All this for FREE with no ticket required. Go ahead and mark your calendars for January 7 at 1:00 pm as well, when United Healthcare will once again provide cookies and cocoa for our Bingo game!
Holiday Dinner & Dance at Knowles Location Friday, December 14 The FiftyForward Knowles Center will be holding a Holiday Dinner & Dance as a fundraiser on December 14. Music will include 60s, 70s, and ballroom style. Tickets are $20.00. Call the Knowles Center at 615-743-3433 for more information or to purchase tickets by December 7. If we get enough people interested, we may be able to take our van to the dance. Ask at the front desk.
Tasty Tuesday: Joy to the World! Tuesday, December 18 Celebrate a Christmas feast with your FiftyForward family at 11:30 am with honey-pineapple glazed ham, creamy sweet potatoes, southern-style green beans, Sister Schubert rolls and dessert. After you have dined, we’ll be treated to a Holiday Concert by the FiftyForward Choraleers, a 15 + choir that performs throughout Nashville. Purchase a $7.00 ticket by Friday, December 14th! Your ticket stub makes you eligible for door prizes—we will have more than one as a special Christmas gift!
Join Brandy for An Art Trunk Project Wednesday, December 12 and Tuesday, December 18 Since 2000, the Frist Art Museum has partnered with local organizations to provide art educational programs to Nashville-area communities. This partnership included the Art Trunk Program to groups of all ages throughout Davidson County. Art Trunks are mobile educational kits designed to enrich the appreciation and understanding of present and past art exhibitions at the Frist Art Museum. The Art Trunk Program provides unique opportunities for participants to become more informed about works of art, their meanings, and the artists who created them. For the current Art Trunk Project: The International Exposition of 1900, Center Director Brandy Lamb will explore and compare the progress and growth of the 1900s Paris to that of present day Nashville by creating our own maps of the city both from the past and today.
This program is free and will begin with a trip to the Frist to see the Paris 1900 exhibition on Wednesday, December 12 at 12:15 pm. Then on Tuesday, December 18 at 9:00 am you will apply what you learned/saw at the Frist for the Art Trunk Project. Please sign up at the front desk for this exciting program.
Wellness Resources All of Us Appointments: The All of Us Research Program Unless otherwise indicated, classes and activities are included with membership. from the National Institutes of Health Visitors add $5.00. Class Locations: PR=Party Room; FC=Fitness Center; seeks to enroll 1,000,0000 CR=Conference Room; SR=Social Room participants from diverse backgrounds to improve the health 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; FC of future generations. If you are 12:30pm; SilverSneakers® Circuit; led by Kathleen interested in joining but have more Phillips; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular questions or would like some endurance with a standing workout; PR assistance in enrolling, appointment 1:45 pm; SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & are available every 4th Monday from 10-11 a.m. Sign up at the front desk. Restorative Breathing; led by Kathleen Phillips; Focuses on reducing stress & breathing techniques; PR Audiology Screenings: Ascent Audiology provides free 9:00 am; Tai-Chi; led by Brian Wilson; Improves hearing screenings quarterly from balance, flexibility and overall health; $5 per class; FC 10:30-11:30 am. 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Kathleen Appointment required. Sign up Phillips; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and at the front desk for Jan. 22. chairs; PR Benefit Checkup: 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; FC Are you eligible for SNAP & 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch; led by other benefits? To find out, Kathleen Phillips; Moves your body through a series of call the Family Assistance seated & standing yoga poses; PR Service Center: 12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led by (615) 743-2000 Kathleen Phillips; see above; PR Blood Pressure Checks: 1st Tuesday of the month 12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen provided by Shirley Brown. Phillips; PR 3rd Tuesday provided by Hickory 1:45 pm; Gentle Yoga with Lisa Cotton; Uses seated Gardens Assisted Living. and standing yoga poses; $2 a class; PR 10:30 -11:30 a.m. SR
9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; FC 11:00 am; Qigong, a Chinese moving meditation practiced for exercise, relaxation; FC & 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; FC
We Also Have Fitness Rooms With The Following: Cardio Training—Treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and hand bike. Strength Training—Stationary weight machines, free weights, and more If you have any questions about the equipment, please see a staff member.
Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks: Provided by Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing on the 4th Tuesday of the month. 10:30-11:30 a.m. DOES NOT MEET IN DECEMBER. Walk for Health: Four laps around the outside edge of our parking lot equals one mile. 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.
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. 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. Recycling
We recycle aluminum cans used here in the center. The receptacle for EMPTY cans is in the Party Room beside the vending machines. Please do not put anything except cans in this container. Please do not bring in cans from outside the center. 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. DOES NOT MEET IN DECEMBER. Notary Services:
Julie Reeves, Notary. Appointment required; call or see front desk to inquire. Request donation to center. Transportation: To/From Center on Tuesdays & Thursdays only. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/ within 4 miles. Ask for an
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*Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a chance to win prizes! December 3 only this month. SR. *Chess - NEW! Love play chess? Would like to learn? Everyone from novices to pro are invited to play chess on Wednesdays beginning at 10:00 am in the Social Room.
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, Chess meets at 10:00 am and Mexican Train Dominoes meets at 11:30 am. 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. CR. *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! On Hiatus until January 8. 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.
*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 December 13 for the Christmas edition! 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. This month, Friday Music Jam only meets Friday, December 14 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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Card/Game Weekly Schedule:
Hand and Foot: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00-2:30 pm Bridge: Tuesday, 10:30 am Mexican Train Dominoes: Wednesday, 11:30 am Chess: Wednesday, 10:00 am
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10:00 Grief Support 1:00 Cookies & Cocoa Bingo 4:00 Dancing Lights Trip
10:30 BP 10:30 Food for Thought Trip 1:00 Reminisce
9:45 Symphony Ensemble Trip
10:00 Dementia Support Group
12:00 Madison Travelers
11:00 Dickens of a Holiday
10:00 Wisdom Writers (Offsite) 12:00 Film Club 6:20 ‘Christmas Carol’ Trip
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10:00 Trip to Eddie K
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9:00 Art Trunk Project 10:30 BP 11:30 TASTY TUESDAY 1:00 Inglewood Club
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Mondays: Schedule for Every Week:
12:15 Art Project Trip to Frist
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Tuesdays:
9:00 am Traditional 9:00 am Tai-Chi Yoga 10:00 am SilverSneakers 12:00 pm Quilting Classic 12:30pm SilverSneakers 1:00 pm Open Music Circuit Jam 1:45 pm; SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing
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CENTER CLOSED
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9:00 am Traditional 9:00 am Traditional 12:00 pm Knitting Yoga Yoga 12:30 pm SilverSneakers 11:00 am Qigong 10:00 am SilverSneakers Classic 12:30pm SilverSneakers Yoga Stretch 1:45 pm Gentle Yoga Classic 12:00 pm Crochet 12:30pm SilverSneakers Classic
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FiftyForward Madison Station Family
Class Location Guide: C1=Classroom #1; C2=Classroom #2; CR= Conference Room; SR=Social Room
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. 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. December 6. CR. Film Club – At 12:00 p.m. normally 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. Due to closings, only meets December 7 this month. Those attending will get to choose which movie they want to watch. C1. Note: this will be the last meeting of Film Club. 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. December 18. SR. Madison Travelers – 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. to plan monthly trips. December 5. 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. Join them December 10 at Hachland House. CR. Reminisce – Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. December 4. Go back in time with Nancy and Larry McDougal. Door prizes! CR. Second Sight - Get together with other visually impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. C1. Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story and other writing. Stop by to read their insights on “Fathers” in the back hallway. Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00am. In December, meets December 7 at a member’s home for a Christmas Party.
—Madison Branch Library is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Dec 10. They invite the community to join them at 10:30 AM that day for the Grand Reopening. —Join your community for the Madison Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, December 10 at 6:00 pm at the newly renovated Madison Library. The Goodpasture Choir will sing Christmas Carols inside the community room. There will be hot cocoa from Kona Ice and yummy treats as well as a visit from Santa. They will then head outside to pull the switch to turn on the Christmas Tree lights. Everyone who brings a toy to donate to children in need will be put into a drawing for the grand prize!
Wellness Resources Grief Support Group:
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. Call 615-860-7180 with questions. 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. 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.
The Dancing Lights of Christmas Monday, December 3 - 4:00 pm - $7.00 + Dinner
At Madison Station, we go on approximately 6-8 trips per month. The trip list comes out on what we call ‘T3’ or “Trippin’ Third Thursday” and lists the following month’s trips. HOWEVER, due the holidays the trip list will come out Thursday, December 13 this month. Payment is due at sign-up either in person or by phone with credit card. If a 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 *Minimum number— All trips require a minimum of 6 people unless otherwise noted. Trips not meeting the minimum number will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance and credit given to those already signed up. *Departure Time - Trips will leave at the stated departure time, so it is best if you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure. No credit will be given if you are late. *Cancellations and No Shows A credit will be issued if a cancellation is given within 24 hours of a trip’s scheduled departure. No credits or transfers will be made for trips that a member did not attend. However, in the case of a trip involving pre-ordered tickets or reservations, a credit will be given only if we can refill your seat. Credits/Refunds: Credits will only be good for up to 90 days from the issue date. There are no cash refunds for any trip. Attendance: Cancelling or not showing up for three or more trips/ events within a month will result in being placed on a waiting list the following month. Exceptions: Exceptions may be considered by the Center/Program Director in extreme situations.
The Dancing Lights of Christmas, once housed in the Opryland area, is located in Lebanon this holiday season with new displays and an extended drive route, some new rocking' Christmas tunes and an expanded News 4 Santa's Village. With over 1 ½ million lights dancing to the music on the radio, this will be a trip you won’t want to miss! Afterwards, we’ll dine at the Sunset Restaurant, with serves country-style plates.
Trip to the Frist: “Food for Thought—Paris 1900: City of Entertainment” Tuesday, December 4 - 10:30 am - $6.00* includes lunch During this lunchtime conversation with Vanderbilt professors, Frist Center curators, and other members of the Nashville community, panelists will focus on the exhibition Paris 1900: City of Entertainment and delve into how living in the “City of Light” during the turn of the century was an exceptional time. Beforehand, you’ll have time to visit the exhibit.
Nashville Symphony Ensemble at J.L. Turner Center Wednesday, December 5 - 9:45 am - $6.00* Join us on a visit to the J.L. Turner FiftyForward Center in Bellevue for a concert by two of the Nashville Symphony’s violinists. Enjoy coffee and donuts while relaxing to the beautiful sounds of the strings in harmony.
“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” at the Larry Keaton Theatre Friday, December 7 - 6:20 pm - $32.00 includes dinner The holiday season isn’t complete until you’ve seen Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The musical version being performed at The Larry Keaton Theatre is based on the Broadway version. Scrooge, Marley, the Ghosts of Christmas, and more will get you in the true Christmas spirit. Prior to the show, you will be served a feast of Turkey and Stuffing, Asparagus and Roasted Red Peppers, Cranberry Relish, Roll, Romaine Salad and a slice of Holiday Pie. No refunds after November 30.
Eddie K Winter Concert Tuesday, December 11 - 10:00 am - $5.00* includes Lunch Crowd-pleaser Eddie K will be performing “Songs and Stories” at the Goodlettsville Senior Center. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Each Songs & Stories performance is a unique combination of music, vocals, piano, guitar, video and lights! Sing along to the classics, or get to know Eddie’s heart by listening to his original songs along with the stories behind them. (*Note: We have made reservations only for those riding the bus. If you wish to drive yourself, you will have to make your own reservation.)
ShinnDig Celebration! Friday, December 14 - 10:00 a.m. - $6.00* includes Lunch Let the George Shinn Foundation treat you to lunch, entertainment and door prizes at their annual senior Christmas party, The ShinnDig, at Lipscomb Allen Arena! We have seats on the floor at the banquet tables. Kathie Lee Gifford will be the MC.
Music for Seniors Goes Holiday Monday, December 17 – 9:30 am - $6.00* + Lunch Ride to The Frist Center for a holiday-inspired Music for Seniors program. First, hearken unto the sounds of the Creswell Middle Prep School of the Arts. Follow it up with a Christmas carol sing-a-long led by the exuberant leading lady, Sarah Martin McConnell. Afterward, partake of the soup, salad and sandwich lunch offerings at the Frist Center Café where you will receive 15% off in honor of Senior Monday.
FULL TRIPS: Inglewood and Friends to The Rawlings Thursday, December 13 - 11:15 am - $29 includes Lunch, Tip & Drink
Madison Travelers to See “A Sanders Family Christmas” Thursday, December 20 - 10:00 am - $35 + Lunch *Free transportation provided to scholarship members through a grant. See staff for details.
Thank You! Vote for Us to Win Window Decorating Contest! We want to show the Madison community that we have holiday spirit! That’s why we are competing in the Madison Rivergate Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Decorating Contest. We have decorated our windows for the season and we NEED YOU to VOTE! Go the Chamber’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ MadisonRivergateChamber/ and you’ll see all the entries. We will also have a link on our Facebook page. Vote for the one you like the best —which we HOPE is ours!— by December 7 at 5:00 pm. The winner will be announced the Madison Christmas Tree Lighting on December 10.
Clean Out Your Lockers by December 20 Twice a year, we will be doing a deep clean of the lockers in the restrooms. The first one will take place before the Holiday Break. Therefore, we need all those having a locker to have them completely clean up by the end of the day on Thursday, December 20. If they are not cleaned out, the locks will be cut and items inside thrown away. Thank you for your cooperation.
We Need You! Find Out How at Volunteer Meeting January 10 It takes a village so to speak to run all the activities and programs here at Madison Station, a 25,000 sq foot building. A sample to the activities we need volunteers for are: set up (plates, silverware, etc.); decorate; serve food; serve drinks; clean up; take tickets; fold newsletter; and help with mailings. If you would be interested in serving in any of these areas, we are having a Volunteer Meeting on Thursday, January 10 at 10:00 am in Classroom #1. Our goal is to get enough volunteers so we can rotate them for different events.
Learn About Chinese Medicine, Part 2 In October, several members learned about the origins and concepts of traditional Chinese Medicine, such as the theory of yin and yang and the five elements. On Tuesday, January 8 at 10:15 am (rescheduled from November) licensed acupuncturist Brian Wilson will be back to discuss various Chinese Medicine disciplines such acupuncture, herbal formulas, cupping, tui na (massage), and dietary and movement therapies to treat most human illnesses not requiring surgical intervention. At its heart Chinese medicine is the art of living in harmony to nature and preventing illness. Learn how Chinese Medicine views the body, its relationship to nature and some basic lifestyle and home remedies including dietary choices, sleeping patterns, appropriate exercise and clothing for staying healthy as we navigate into the fall and winter. Please sign up in the Free Event Binder so we know how many people to plan for.
—Creekside Center for Health and Rehabilitation, Heritage Law Group, Captel, and All of Us for sponsoring a “Dickens of a Holiday.” —Maybelle Carter Senior Living for being our Tasty Tuesday dessert sponsor. —Geno Haffner and the Choraleers for performing at Tasty Tuesday. —and to all our amazing volunteers: your support is precious to us!
FiftyForward Travel 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. FEBRUARY 9-16, 2019 HAWAIIAN CRUISE MARCH 27-APRIL 6, 2019 DISCOVER GREECE: In the Footsteps of Paul APRIL 23-MAY 1, 2019TEXAS...YE-HA! MAY 6-19, 2019 ICELAND & IRELAND JUNE 6-12, 2019 OREGON TRAILS JULY 5-17, 2019 NOVA SCOTIA and MORE AUGUST 25-31, 2019 MACKINAC ISLAND OCTOBER 7-17, 2019 PANAMA CANAL CRUISE OCTOBER 5-13, 2019 CAPE COD NOVEMBER 3-10, 2019 NATIONAL PARKS & CANYONS OF THE SOUTHWEST Day Trips: Irish Day Parade and Arts & Crafts Fair — March 16
Our Staff Brandy Lamb Center Director blamb@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves Program Director jreeves@fiftyforward.org
With a Thankful Heart... From right clockwise: The Red Hat Pearl “Pilgrims” got in the Thanksgiving spirit; Oak Hill School donated almost 500 baskets to FiftyForward, part of which where given to our members.; Jerry Poteete and Cathy Blaylock take a rest after the Hiking Club; almost 90 people attended our Thanksgiving Tasty Tuesday, featuring Nancy Liker.
Michelle Conley Office Assitant mconley@fiftyforward.org Tom Myres - Driver tmyres@fiftyforward.org Emily Eriamiatoe Care Manager Eeriamiatoe @fiftyforward.org
Direct Line: 615-622-5409 Lisa Hill, FLIP Coordinator lhill@fiftyforward.org Direct Line: 615-622-9867
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Inclement Weather Policy FiftyForward recognizes the fact that inclement weather and other emergencies can affect our ability to open for business. The safety of our members and employees is paramount in any emergency. We will keep the agency closed for the briefest period of time possible. Center Directors have the discretion to re-open/close centers and resume/cancel programs as deemed appropriate. When an emergency such as—county schools are closed, electricity is out, heat is not available, or the mayor declares a weather emergency and asks people to stay off the roads—FiftyForward Centers are closed and Programs are canceled. Be sure to call the Center (615)860-7180 or check our social media for updates.
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