The Whistlestop Newsletter
February 2014 FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115 (615) 860-7180 www.fiftyforward.org
Hours of Operation: Monday—Thursday, 7a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Fitness Center open until 6:30 p.m.), Fridays until 3:30p.m.
Attention! FiftyForward Madison Station members receive a special reduced rate on the purchase of their Whistlestop ticket! Come support our Center at our biggest fundraiser of the year for $50, a savings of $25 per ticket. Purchase yours at the front desk. Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, wellwell-being and lifelong learning.
February’s
Main Attractions
When Was the Last Time You Tried Something for the First Time? February is Celebration of Culture Month at FiftyForward Madison! We are taking you on an adventure in 2014 to try some new things for the first time. Please direct your attention to the insert for all the adventurous cultural experiences that are available to you this month. Music & Stories with JJ Kent - Saturday, February 1 Come Saturday, February 1 at 1:30 p.m. and be mesmerized by Native American flutist and storyteller, JJ Kent. This FREE performance is the first in our Celebration of Culture series events this month. Park Place Retirement Community will be providing their yummy, fresh baked cookies and coffee will also be on hand. Chinese New Year Celebration - Tuesday, February 4 Witness the beauty of traditional Chinese dance and music as members of the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville use dance theater to tell the story of the Lost Horse, an ancient Chinese fable. Afterwards, enjoy Chinese dishes provided by Hibachi Grill of Madison. This FREE event takes place on Tuesday, February 4 at 4:30 p.m. Please sign up at the front desk. Eat Smart, Live Strong with Sandy and Sam - Wednesday, February 5 Ringing in the New Year by setting health goals? Sandy Wray and Sam are here to help. They have been facilitating FREE sessions which are designed to help older adults improve their health and overall well-being through eating right and exercising. The last session is Wednesday February 5 at 1:30. Even if this will be your first session, this USDA certified curriculum will still help give you step by step tools to reach your eating and exercising goals. Love Songs for My Valentine - Friday, February 14 Music for Seniors will be right here at Madison in February! Eleganza Strings, a harp and violinist duo, is giving a FREE one-hour concert Friday, February 14 at 1:00 pm. Bring your Valentine and please RSVP to Lauren, our morning Office Manager. Tasty Tuesday - Tuesday, February 18 Tasty Tuesday CafĂŠ welcomes the return of Storyteller Tasneem Tewogbola in celebration of Black History Month. She will be sharing African folktales as we partake of fried chicken, red beans and rice, coleslaw, roll, tea and dessert. $5 buys you the ticket for Tuesday, February 18 at 11:30 am. Please purchase your ticket at the front desk by Friday, February 14. Girls Night In - Tuesday, February 25 You are invited to stay in with the girls on Tuesday, February 25 from 5 - 7 p.m. First, we eat delicious Olive Garden soup, salad, and breadsticks. Then make your own sugar or salt scrub perfect for exfoliating skin and leaving it moisturized and renewed. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased through Friday, February 21.
Tax Appts. We are accepting tax appointments for the 2014 tax season. AARP tax preparation volunteers will be here every Wednesday from February 5th until April 9th to help prepare your 2013 taxes. These are free services so make sure to get your appointment. Suggestion Box We have a new suggestion box setup! Visit the area between the hall calendar and the Community Events bulletin board to check it out. Your suggestions with our answers will now be displayed on the cork board beside the suggestion box and suggestion forms on the wall. Oasis Seminar The next quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 18 at 1:00.
(*) Denotes free class for FiftyForward members. Visitors add $5 per day.
Classes
Bob Ross Oil Painting Class– $20 for a completed oil painting on canvas! Taught by certified instructor Liz Farar. The class will be on Monday, February 24 at 9 a.m. Please sign up and pay at the front desk by Wednesday, February 19. Framing– By appointment only. Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. Yoga– Mondays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. & Fridays at 2 p.m. Taught by Stephen North, Jr. Learn the art of relaxation & health through traditional yoga. $5/class. *NEW* Zumba– Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Taught by certified Gold and Basic Zumba Instructor, Melissa Tuttle. $3/class Tai-Chi– Wednesdays at 9 a.m. & 6:45 p.m. Taught by Larry Lee. Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi to improve balance, flexibility and overall health. $3/class Piano & Voice Lessons– Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 310-4579 to schedule. Guitar Lessons– Fridays at 4 p.m. Taught by Vern Pilder. $15/45 min. Go to the front desk to schedule. *Line Dance– Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Led by Faye Redden. Join this fun group of dancers for a great time as well as great exercise! *SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing– Every Monday from 2-3 p.m. This class focuses on reducing stress and working on your breathing. Taught by Kathleen Phillips. *SilverSneakers Circuit– Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Sandy Wray. Combines fun & fitness to increase your cardiovascular & muscle endurance with a standing workout. *Senior Strength Training– Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 a.m. Taught by Fred Sandoval. Unsure of how to use the equipment in the fitness center? This class is for you! *SilverSneakers Classic– Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. & Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Sandy Wray on Thursdays & Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Class uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs. *SilverSneakers Yoga - Thursdays at 10 a.m. Taught by Sandy Wray. Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. *Crochet for Beginners– Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Led by Paulette Spalding. Bring an “H” needle and yarn and Paulette will be happy to show you the basics of crochet. *Reader’s Theater- Calling all Actors! Scripts are in. Rehearsals for the new skit are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Don’t worry about memorizing your lines. Facilitated by Kim Yearwood.
The Fitness Center is open Mon-Thur, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m, Friday til 3:30p.m. Cards and billiards are available Mon-Thur, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Fridays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. www.fiftyforward.org
Be on the lookout for new arrivals such as Supper Club and Game Club in the Spring!
Clubs &Groups Groups
*NEW* Film Club– Join the Film Club on the first, third and fourth Fridays for a movie and popcorn at 1:30 p.m. First, join us for Flower Drum Song, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about Chinese immigrants coming to America. On the 21st, cheer for hockey team USA at the 1980 Olympics in Miracle. Finally, on the 28th, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? *NEW* Still Searching – This reading and discussion group meets on the fourth Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. The focus of the group will be to read books on spiritual direction and follow up with discussion during meetings. Facilitated by Carol Roberts and Cornelia Laux. Wisdom Writers Club- Meets first and third Fridays at 10 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing. Facilitated by Carol Roberts. Diabetes Club- Meets 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hickory Gardens. Next meeting is February 6 at 1:30 p.m. Includes healthy snacks and a quarterly giveaway! Must be present to register for the giveaway. Book Club– In February , join the Book Club on the 4th Wednesday of the month for the “book in a bag” selection, The Joy Luck Club, by Amy Tan. Come see Sam or Del to borrow your book. Facilitated by Del Dorr. Bible Conversation– Led by Story Church, Bible Conversation will meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Red Hat Society– Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. $15 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red and purple gear! Linda Kent, Queen. Monday, February 10 the ladies will eat at Hibachi. Quilting Club– Mondays at its new time of 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Led by Carole Petty. Inglewood & Friends– Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Reminisce– Meets 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes! Open Music Jam– Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. Madison Travelers– Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends. Crochet Club– Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. All crocheters welcome! Fun and fellowship! Instruction provided if needed. 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. Silver Notes Band– Wednesday at 2 p.m. 16-piece plus big band that performs all over Nashville! Kim Yearwood, Band Leader. Did you play an instrument in high school? Come join us! Genealogy Club– Meets 1st Thursday at 10 a.m. Want to research your family history? This is the group for you. Karaoke Club– Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. led by “D. J. Dottie” Dillard. Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! February 13. Knitting Club– Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn. Golden Tones Choir– Led by Geno Haffner. Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Seeking those who love to sing. Friday Night Music Jam—Every Friday from 6-9 p.m. Free, but they do pass the hat for donations. All acoustic music welcome. Bring your instrument and sign up to play! Bunco- Come join us to play Bunco on the third Monday of every month at 1:30 p.m. We need at least 4 to play. This easy dice game is tons of fun. Free prizes for those who win the most and Bunco.
Madison needs YOUR ideas! Put your ideas for a club, class or event that you would like to see at our center in the suggestion box.
FiftyForward Madison Station February 2014 Sun
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11:30 Music & Stories with JJ Kent
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4 10:00 Décor Com. 10:30 Blood Press.
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Reminisce 4:30 The Lost Horse – Chinese New Year Event
5 11:00 Activities Committee 12:00 Madison Travelers
10 9:00 Second Sight 10:30 Red Hats
11 10:30 Inglewood to Depot Bar and Grill trip
79:00 Beginning 8
10:00 Genealogy
Computer 9:30 Intermediate Computer 10:00 Wisdom Writers 1:30 Film Club: Flower Drum Song 6:00 Music Jam
10:30 Driving Miss Daisy trip 1:30 Diabetes Club
1:30 Eat Smart, Live Strong
1:30 “Paying for Home Care, Etc” Seminar
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9:00 Massage
9:00 Flea Market
6:30 DBSA
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10:30 Cultural Café trip to Provence
10:00 Blood Pressure & Glucose 12:30 Karaoke
8:00 Valentine’s Murder Mystery Excursion Train trip
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1:00 Music For Seniors Valentine’s Special 6:00 Music Jam
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10:00 World Religions Summary
10:00 Membership Committee
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1:30 Bunco
6:30 DBSA
8:30 Advisory Council 9:00 Legal Aid 9:30 Fundraising 10:30 Cultural Café trip to Gojo 2:00 Beginners Leather Working Class
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9:00 Bob Ross
1:00 Bingo
10:30 Cultural Café trip to Café Bosna
9:00 Tractor Museum and Wine Tasting Trip
10:30 Still Searching
9:00 Second Sight
5:00 Girls Night In 1:00 Book Club
10:00 Blood Pressure and Glucose
10:00 Grief Support 11:00 Trip to The Frist
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10:30 Blood Pressure 11:30 Tasty Tuesday 1:00 Inglewood
1:30 Get Covered Nashville seminar
10:00 Wisdom Writers 1:30 Film Club: Miracle 6:00 Music Jam
1:30 Film Club: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
22 10:30 Madison Travelers’ to BraiZ Bistro trip
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 reimbursed location!
Special Services
*NEW! Grief Support GroupEvery third Monday at 10 a.m. we offer 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 University. Depression and Bipolar Support GroupIf 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 first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Center. Facilitated by Annie Lauri of the DBSA Madison Chapter. Metro Nutrition ProgramLunch 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 860-7180. Donations requested. TransportationTo/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Free Legal Aid: Provided by Beck & Beck Law Office Meet with Bill Beck on the 3rd Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. Visit the front desk or call 860-7180 to make an appointment. Living at Home ServicesProviding referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Adrienne Morgan, Care Manager. Call 860-7180. Medicare CounselingKay Sanders, a member of our Center, is certified in helping with any questions and concerns you may have about your Medicare plan. She will have appointments the third Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please sign up at the front desk. Blood Pressure Checks1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. Blood Pressure and Glucose ChecksProvided by Jenny Kay Caregivers. 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10– 11 a.m. Therapeutic MassageEvery 2nd Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Danielle Paris, Licensed Massage Therapist. Cost is $25 for 30 minutes, $50 for one hour. Call 860-7180 to schedule. Notary ServicesJulie Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Monday through Thursday, 12:30– 4:30 p.m. Fridays 11:30-3:30 p.m. Technology On Demand: Private Computer TutoringTaught by Don Smartt. Private sessions are 90 minutes each. Topics available include Microsoft Word, Excel Basics, Internet Basics, and Email/Social Networking. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m. Cost is $30 per session. Call 860-7180 to schedule. When possible, please give a 24 hour cancellation notice. Open Computer LabOur computer lab is equipped with cable internet and open for your daily use! *NOTE: Lab is closed during private computer tutoring times listed above, during massage, Legal Aid and Medicare Counseling. * Free Wi-FiWe are happy to provide Free Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password. Having a Big Party? Rent our Building!We provide rental of our Social Room for evenings and Saturdays. Cost is $100 per hour, minimum of three hours and includes all tables and chairs. FiftyForward members receive a 25% discount! Walk Our Parking Lot4 times around our parking lot equals one mile! Personal TrainerMichael Neel is a Certified Personal Trainer. He will be available to work with you on Mondays from 4:30-7:00 p.m. He will be happy to show you how to safely and effectively use the fitness equipment in the Fitness Center. It is $15/30 minutes and $25/an hour. Please sign up at the front desk if interested.
***All the trips are posted at the center on the 3rd Tuesday of the
February Trips
month. Payment is DUE at sign-up. If the trip is full, put your name on the waiting list. If we get at least 10 names we’ll try to plan the trip again. ***
Chaffin's Barn's Driving Miss Daisy *Trip full. Add your name to the waiting list.* In celebration of Black History Month, Chaffin's Barn is putting on the play Driving Miss Daisy. Driving Miss Daisy is a 1987 play by Alfred Uhry about the relationship of an elderly Southern woman, Daisy Werthan, and her AfricanAmerican chauffeur, Hoke Colburn, from 1948 to 1973. You have the option of bringing your lunch with you or the van will make a stop at Whitt's BBQ on the way there. Thursday, February 6 - 10:30 a.m. $24 + Lunch Valentine's Murder Mystery Excursion Train Treat your Valentine to this exciting trip! Enjoy a ride on a restored classic 1950's era passenger train. Discover who is the best Sherlock Holmes whilst taking in a murder mystery play performed right in your car during the trip to and from Watertown. During your layover in Watertown, shop the stores and have lunch wherever your heart desires on the Public Square. Saturday, February 8 - 8:00 a.m. $36 + Lunch Inglewood to Depot Bar and Grill and Shopping Hop on down to Springfield, TN to visit the Depot Bar and Grill. The Owner of 35 years, Doug Voise, brings a variety of food concepts, from fast food to fine dining, to the menu he creates. But he is sure to include the traditional favorites as well. Afterwards, look through the local "junk" shops to discover some hidden treasures. Tuesday, February 11 - 10:30 a.m. $5 + Lunch Cultural Celebration Cafe Tour Come with Sam to experience a smattering of tastes from around the world as part of our Celebration of Culture month! The Cafe edition will visit one restaurant each Wednesday for three consecutive weeks. On the 12th come away to a quaint French cafe: Provence Breads & Cafe and partake of your choice of breakfast or lunch. The 19th will find you at Gojo Ethiopian Cafe sampling as few or as many dishes as you would like from their buffet. To round out the tour, experience Bosnian and other European dishes at Cafe Bosna on the 26th. The $10 cost covers all three trips. These trips cannot be signed up for individually. Wednesday, February, 12, 19 and 26 - 10:30 a.m. $10 + Lunch Music and Art: Senior Monday at The Frist Start The Frist's Senior Monday off right by filling your bellies with the good grub from The Frist's cafeteria. You will receive a 15% discount today! At 12:30 take in Snappy Pappy's smooth sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s. Finish up with a docent-guided tour at 1:30 of the new exhibit Looking East: Western Artists and the Allure of Japan. This exhibit looks at the works of Edgar Degas, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and the furniture of Frank Lloyd Wright as well as the Japanese paintings and decorative arts which influenced the afore mentioned artists and some of the greatest pieces in American and European art history. Monday, February 17 - 11:00 a.m. $9 + Lunch Madison Travelers to visit Kathleen at the Brand New BraiZ Bistro *Trip full. Add your name to the waiting list.* Visit Kathleen as the Bartender at the brand new BraiZ Bistro at Providence shopping center in Mt. Juliet! BraiZ is a locally-owned, independent establishment with an emphasis on scratch made, ever evolving funky-fresh food, local craft brew and exemplary customer service. Swing by the front desk for a print out of their meal offerings. Then take in some shopping at the surrounding Providence shops. Saturday, February 22 - 10:30a.m. $5 + Lunch Portland, TN - Tractor Museum and Wine Tasting Commence your Portland, TN adventure by touring Days Gone By, an antique complex housing an extensive collection of steam engines, antique trucks, tractors, and more. Head to Occasions/5 Chefs for lunch and to browse their charming shelves. Conclude your journey at Sumner Crest Winery for a tour of their facility and a tasting of their wine offerings, some of which include winners of the 2004 and 2005 Wines of the South competition. Thursday, February 27 - 9:00 a.m. $11 + Lunch
February Announcements Vote For John Young for Conductor of Year! Our own John Young, president of the Advisory Council, is running for the Whistlestop Conductor of the Year! The “Conductor of the Year,” is a mock-election that benefits the programs and services of our center, FiftyForward Madison Station. This historic race involves volunteer community leaders and asks them to collect the most dollars, or “votes.” One Dollar=One Vote. The candidate to receive the most “votes” will be named the “Conductor of the Year” at the Whistlestop Fundraiser on March 13, 2014. John’s opponents are community leaders Nathan Massey, representing the Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce and Gracie Porter, representing the Kiwanis Club of Madison. You can help John win by dropping your “vote” in the bucket on the front counter. Good luck, John! New Computer Navigation Classes New member Eddie Gordon - certified in Microcomputer Information Systems - will be teaching two new classes on Fridays. For those desiring a very basic beginners course, sign up for the 9:00 - 9:30 class. If you want to learn your way around programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. sign up for the 9:30 - 10:00 class. Please sign up at the front desk for these FREE classes. February Seminars Join us for “How Will I Pay for Home Care, Assisted Living or a Nursing Home for Myself or a Loved One?” This seminar will be on Thursday, February 6 at 1:30 and is given by FiftyForward board member and Elder Law lawyer, Barbara Moss. On Thursday, February 20 come learn about the Affordable Health Care Act and how to enroll with “Get Covered Nashville” at 1:30 p.m. Senior Brain Games Are you a know it all? Interested in trivia? Or just want to meet some new people? Find out more about Senior Brain Games, a Club who will train together to represent Madison in a team trivia competition, on Monday, February 10 at 1:30 p.m. World Religions Discussion with Del Dorr Join Del to discuss all your impressions and the amazing things you’ve learned about world religions in this final discussion of the World Religion Seminars and Trips. The discussion will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17. New Beginner’s Leather Working Class Try something new! Kenneth Gutermuth of Old Man’s Leather Work will be teaching a new class on Wednesdays beginning February 19 at 2:00 p.m. Try your hand at some leather working, you don’t have to be experienced in the least! There are examples on the front desk of the kinds of things that you can learn to make in this class. It’s only $5 for the class which also includes your supplies. Check out the Clubs & Groups page for new groups starting this month!
And we would like to thank…. Windlands East for providing the soup for our Snowed In event and for Tasty Tuesday cookies, Fred Sandoval for making his beautiful corn hole games and teaching members how to play for Snowed In, Sandy Wray for teaching and providing samples for Eat Smart, Live Strong, Skyline for providing Panera for our Lunch and Learn and winter birthday party cupcakes, and Phillips-Robinson for providing the Big Bingo coverall prize. Thanks to all of you for your contributions to our Center!
February 2014 Newsletter www.fiftyforward.org Need to Contact Us? FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails: Kelsey Mahaffey-Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org Samantha Garlock– Program Manager sgarlock@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves– Afternoon Office Manager jreeves@fiftyforward.org Lauren Woods– Morning Office & Volunteer Manager lwoods@fiftyforward.org Kathleen Phillips-SS Instructor/Liaison kphillips@fiftyforward.org Adrienne Morgan-Care Manager amorgan@fiftyforward.org Michele Clark-FLIP Coordinator mclark@fiftyforward.org Darryl Brady-Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org Fred Sandoval-Fitness Center Ron Lashbrook-Van Driver Felicia Whitaker -Metro Meals
Where are we located? FiftyForward Madison Station’s address is 301 Madison Street. However, we are physically located at the end of Douglas Street. There is a sign in the driveway that says “FiftyForward Madison Station.” Parking and entrance are in the back.
Visitor Fees at Madison Station Please remember that after one free visit, non-members will be required to pay $5 per day when attending the center. However, non-members may purchase tickets to events that are deemed “community/outreach events” at no additional cost (to be determined by the Center Director.) We encourage everyone to fill out their 2014 membership application in order to avoid this fee. Open Art Studio Volunteers Madison would like to have open hours for our new Art Studio for those who would like to come in and paint, craft or do other artsy things. We are currently recruiting volunteers who would be willing to take a shift in the Art Studio so that those coming in to use it will have someone on hand to show them where supplies are or answer a question. If you are interested in being a volunteer for the Open Art Studio please come see Sam. Magnified Image Be the first person to identify to Sam what the three objects are in the close up photos below and win a prize!