FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
Letter from the Center Director I am looking forward to spending the month of love in a place I love to be, with you! We have some exciting building improvements and renovations that have begun and will continue to take place over the next couple of months. In order to better secure our building our new door security system will come online on February 1st. This will include automatic door lock down after-hours, extra-strength magnet locks on the doors, and alarms on emergency exits. One of the doors that will no longer be available for exit is the door located at the end of the hall next to the Party Room. You are going This is for your safety. It is important that the entrance/exit to the to love all the building is in one monitored location to ensure we know who is in the building at all times. An alarm will sound if that door is opened. new additions!
We are also working hard to have the new Fitness Center ready for use very soon! We are looking forward to having brand new multi-functional cardio, strength, and stretch equipment available for you to use. We know you are going to love all the new additions! With Love, Brandy Lamb, Center Director
Letter from the Program Director It’s the month of love—and you’re gonna LOVE all the events we have coming this month. We start off with our quarterly Flea Market and end with a New Member Brunch (see next page). In between we have informative and fun trips, two bingos with lots of prizes, Valentine’s entertainment, a “Beautiful You” day, and a celebration of Black History Month. Be sure to read this newsletter from cover to cover so you don’t miss anything! —Julie Reeves, Program Director
Find “A Beautiful You” on February 15 As the saying goes , “beauty is not just skin deep”—in other words, to be truly beautiful, you must take care of your mind, body and soul. That’s the notion behind our “A Beautiful Y ou: Inside and Out” event on February 15. Please join us for a great day of speakers, booths, lunch, relaxing massages and manicures! The day begins at 10:00 am and ends at approximately 2:00 pm (see schedule at right.) Lunch will be served at 11:30 and will be “Build Your Own Beautifully Delicious & Nutritious Salad" with numerous topping choices.
Tickets are $7.00. We ar e having to limit the number we sell to 50 because there are a limited number of massage times available. So hurry to get yours!
Schedule for The Day 10:00 Welcome 10:05 Opening Meditation 10:30 Class Session #1 Choose from: Fitness Over 50: Tips for Staying Healthy Essential Oils for Beauty Inside and Out 11:00 Massages & Manicures Begin (first-come; first served) Booths open for browsing: BonWorth, Essential Oils; Younique Makeup and Skincare; Ageless Fitness, Inc.; Maybelle Carter Senior Living; Creekside Health & Rehabilitation 11:30 Lunch is Served 1:00 Class Session #2 Choose from: Sleep for a Beautiful You Makeup Tips and Tricks for over 50 1:35 Closing Meditation and Door Prizes
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
Flea Market Offers Deals, Yummy Goodies and BBQ! —all those who baked for the February Flea Market. —Maybelle Carter Senior Living for being our new Tasty Tuesday cookie sponsor. —Maybelle Carter Senior Living, Life Care Center of Old Hickory, We Care, Suncrest Health, Avalon Hospice & Creekside Health for sponsoring our SuperBingo. —Creekside Health & Rehab for sponsoring our Big Bingo lunch. —Creekside Health & Rehab for providing Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks on the 4th Tuesday of the month. —and to all our amazing volunteers, especially those who have been donating extra hours while we are short on staff: your support is precious to us!
Center Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm Want a Tour of the Center? Hours Available: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00 pm
Friday, February 2 Our quarterly Flea Market will be held Friday, February 2nd from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Booth space is still available. Member s 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. We always appreciate your donations of home-baked goods. Please bring these donations to the front office individually-wrapped with your name.
Bingo in February is SUPER and BIG! Monday, February 5 and Thursday, February 8 Maybelle Carter Senior Living is hosting SUPERBingo on Monday, February 5 at 1:00 pm. Please note that since it’s SUPER, we’ll be in the SOCIAL ROOM! Ever ybody wins in SUPERBingo; plus if you actually get a Bingo, you get to pick out THREE prizes! In addition to the fun, our sponsors will be providing snacks for this event. All this for FREE and NO TICKET required! It’s BIG BINGO time on Thursday, February 8! At 11:30 am, partake of lunch sponsored by Creekside Health & Rehabilitation. We’ll have Chunky Cheese & Potato Soup with Crackers; Hoagie Sandwich, Chips and Cookies. The Bingo calling will begin at Noon. Make sure to purchase your $7.00 ticket by Tuesday, February 6th so you don’t miss the opportunity to win first -rate items and the $50.00 coverall prize!
Valentine’s Fun with Loose Caboose Tuesday, February 13 Love can be a funny thing...and the Loose Caboose players want to show you how funny on February 13. They will be performing Valentine’s/love skits for us at 1:30 pm in the Social Room. Please join in on the fun, plus enjoy some goodies and punch. Sign up in the FREE event binder so we’ll know how many are coming.
Tasty Tuesday Celebrates Black History Month Tuesday, February 20 In honor of the celebration of the 92nd Black History Month, we are excited to welcome Judge Angelita Dalton as our guest speaker. Judge Dalton was the first African American woman elected to a judgeship in Davidson County. After a distinguished career in the 20th Judicial Court, she was recently named the Davidson County Criminal Court Judge for Division II by Gov. Bill Haslam. And most importantly, Judge Dalton is the granddaughter of one of our FiftyForward members, Peggy Nesbitt! Prior to Judge Dalton’s presentation, we will be treated to the beautiful voice of member Lucille Woods, who will perform traditional Negro Spirituals for us. Lunch will be Chicken Tenders, Mac and Cheese, Black Eyed Pea Salad, Cornbread, Cookie and Sugar-Free Peach Tea.
Deadline to purchase your $7.00 ticket at the front desk is Friday, February 16th; sorry, we can no longer extend the deadline until the day before or the day of due to preparation issues.
Unless otherwise indicated, classes and activities are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00. Class Locations: PR=Party Room; C2=Classroom #2; CR=Conference Room; SR=Social Room
9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; C2 Benefit Checkup: Are you eligible for SNAP & 9:30 am; Line Dance led by Faye Redden; Have fun other benefits? To find out, dancing with a group while burning calories!; PR call the Family Assistance 12:30pm; SilverSneakers Circuit; led by Kathleen Service Center: Phillips; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular (615) 743-2000 endurance with a standing workout; PR 1:45 pm; SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Blood Pressure Checks: Restorative Breathing; led by Kathleen Phillips; 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Focuses on reducing stress & breathing techniques; PR month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. SR 9:00 am; Tai-Chi; led by Brian Wilson; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health; $5 per class; C2 Blood Pressure and 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Kathleen Glucose Checks: Provided Phillips; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and by Creekside Health and chairs; PR Rehabilitation on the 4th Tuesday (Feb. 27)of the 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; C2 month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. SR 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch; led by Kathleen Phillips; Moves your body through a series of City Road United seated & standing yoga poses; PR Methodist Track: 12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led by The track is open for Kathleen Phillips; see above; PR members’ use Mon - Fri from 8:00 - 5:00. Go by the front 12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen desk, show your FiftyForward scan card and Phillips; PR get the pass code to get in. 1:45 pm; Gentle Yoga with Kathleen; Uses seated and The track is on the second levstanding yoga poses; $2 a class; PR el and there is no elevator. ®
9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; C2 11:00 am; Qigong, a Chinese moving meditation practiced for exercise, relaxation; C2 & 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; C2
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.
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. CR.
Class Location Guide: PR=Party Room; C1=Classroom 1; C2=Classroom #2; CR= Conference Room; SR=Social Room Free Legal Aid Provided by Beck & Beck Law Office: Meet with an attorney every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. See the front desk to make an appointment. Living at Home Services: Providing referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Call Emily at 615-622-5409.
*Art Club - Meets on Thursdays any time between 9:00 and 1:00 in the Open Art Studio to create and pursue arts and crafts. Please note no instructor is present. *Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a chance to win prizes! February 5 (SuperBingo) and February 27. *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.
Everyday, games are *Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t being played in our know how? Someone will show you! Just Notary Services: social room. Currently, bring your knitting needles and some yarn. Julie Reeves, the most popular card CR. Notary. Make game is Skip-Bo. Players appointment at the are also enjoying Hand *Loose Caboose Players - This is a Reader’s front desk. and Foot. On Tuesdays, Theater so you don’t have to worry about Donations to center we have a Bridge Group that meets at memorizing lines just having fun! Meets requested. 10:30 am. On Wednesdays, Mexican Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. C1. Train Dominoes meets at 12:30 pm. Transportation: Our pool room has four pool tables, To/From Center on *Quilting Club – Mondays from 12-2 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays only. cues, and balls. Come join the fun! Bring your materials and quilt away! Have a $2/within 3 miles of center, question? Someone in the Club will be glad to $3/within 4 miles. Ask for an help. C2. application at front desk.
Victory Over Crime: Are you a victim of a crime? Need counseling, help in court or more? Call (615) 743-3417 for more information.
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.
*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! Will NOT meet in February. 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. Also on Friday, February 9 and 23 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. * asterisk denotes free event
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9:00 Trip to Ray Steven’s Taping (full)
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12:30 Film Club: “Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2”
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10:00 Computer 10:00 A BEAUTIFUL Class YOU Event (Must have ticket) 10:00 Wisdom Writers
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9:00 Zentangle 9:30 Trip to Art Class Patsy Cline 10:00 Membership Museum 11:30 TASTY 10:00 Grief TUESDAY Support 1:00 Inglewood
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10:00 Walgreens Health 12:00 Music Talk Jam
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10:00 Computer 4:45 Dining with Class The Directors 1:00 Book Club Trip
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See February’s Newsletter for More Information and a Schedule Limited amount available so get yours today!
Class Location Guide: PR=Party Room; C1=Classroom #1; C2=Classroom #2; C3=Classroom #3 (former Genealogy) CR= Conference Room; SR=Social Room Bible Conversation – Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. C1. Book Club – February 28 at 1:00 pm. Will discuss “The Ballad of Frankie Silver” by Sharyn McCrumb, a murder mystery set in the early 1800s on the North Carolina/ Tennessee line. C3. 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 – At 12:30 p.m. on 2nd and 4th Fridays on the big screen! On February 9th, see the 2nd installment of Marvel’s tale of the wisecracking miscreants in space (rescheduled from Jan.). On February 23rd, watch a love story about a man What is T3? with a terminal illness trying to find his successor T3 stands for “Trippin’ for his wife. C1. Third Thursday “and is the Inglewood & Friends – 3rd Tuesday of each day our Trip List comes month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Must be out for the present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3. following month’s trips. PR. March’s trip list will be Madison Travelers – 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. to plan monthly trips. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3. SR.
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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. On February 12, they are going to Sidekicks Café. CR.
Suggestions Welcome! Please see the suggestion board in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.
Reminisce – Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month (February 6) at 1:00 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes! CR. Second Sight - Get together with other visually impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. C1.
Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story and other writing. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:00 am. CR.
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. Contact Pat Cullum at 615-860-7180. Donations requested. Recycling of Cans We recycle aluminum cans used here in the center. The receptacle for EMPTY cans is in the fitness center beside the vending machines. Please do not put anything except cans in this container. Please do not bring in cans from outside the center. Reiki Sessions: Reiki Master Cyndi Clark offers Reiki sessions (Japanese hands-on healing) on Fridays beginning at 12:00 pm for $15/15 min; $25/30 min. Appointments can be made at the front desk. C2. 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: 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. Walk Our Parking Lot: Four times around our parking lot (on the outside edge) equals one mile!
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.
Civil Rights Room at the Nashville Library
Inglewood and Friends to Marathon Village
Friday, February 16 - 9:15 am - $7.00 + Lunch
Thursday, February 22 - 10:45 am - $7.00 + Lunch
The Civil Rights Collection at the Nashville Library contains various forms of information that pertain to Nashville’s involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. During the 1950s-1960s, Nashville’s Civil Rights Movement was in constant flow, from desegregating public schools to lunch counter sit-ins. This collection is an assembly of materials composed of primary sources and first-hand experiences, detailing the situations that were occurring during the Civil Rights Movement in Nashville. Visitors can sit at the symbolic lunch counter and read the Ten Rules of Conduct carried by the protesters during the sit-ins and examine the timeline of local and national events. Black and white photographs surround the room, illuminating dramatic events in this period of Nashville history, including parents leading their first-grade children past angry protesters, a bombing meant to intimidate those who were challenging segregation, and a peaceful confrontation between Mayor Ben West and African-American student leaders.
Marathon Village is a neighborhood born out of the buildings that once housed Marathon Motor Works (19101914). On the first-floor there is a retail experience like no other that includes flagship stores from the History Channels’ American Pickers to legendary whiskey makers, Jack Daniels. In addition to shopping, we can visit the Marathon Motor Works museum showcasing five of the remaining eight Marathon vehicles located in the original MMW showroom.
After the hour presentation and tour of the room, we will lunch at Provence Bread and Café onsite at the Library an enjoy artisan soups, salads and/or sandwiches. Please note that only 12 people can sign up for this trip.
Patsy Cline Museum Monday, February 19 - 9:30 am - $20.00 + Lunch ‘Though she left the world tragically at the age of 30 in 1963, Patsy Cline made an indelible mark on Country Music and remains one of the biggest names in Country history. The Patsy Cline Museum celebrates the life of the legendary songstress and features hundreds of never before seen artifacts, personal belongings, videos and much more.’ (from website) The tour lasts approximately 1 hour. After the tour, we’ll ‘beam’ down to The Flyer Saucer, which offers a variety of choices from salads to pizza and burgers to brats. Note that they are also a Draught Emporium” and have a wide selection of beers. In order to receive a group discount on this trip, we must have at least 15 people sign up. After February 12, no refunds will be given.
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
Before we shop and visit, we’ll enjoy soups, salads and/or sandwiches from the Southern Engine Deli, also located within Marathon Village. (Member Sylvia Ballard gives it two thumbs up!) Due to spacing, only 12 people can sign up for this trip.
Dining with the Directors: 51 North Taproom Tuesday, February 27 - 4:45 pm - $6.00 + Dinner We are bringing back this popular trip from years past! Come dine with Brandy and Julie at one of the ‘hippest’ new places in The Nations. 51 North offers a fresh, tasty menu with something for everyone. Prices range from $11 to $30. And if you want an ‘adult beverage’, the restaurant offers an amazing selection of cocktails, beers and ciders. We have a copy of the menu at the front desk if you are interested. Due to spacing, only 12 people can sign up for this trip.
FULL TRIPS Ray Steven’s CabaRay Nashville Taping Tuesday, February 6 - 9:00 am
$7.00 + Breakfast
Madison Travelers to Tom + Chee Followed by McKay’s Friday, February 9 - 10:45 am - $7.00 + Lunch
Trip Policy
*Priority Seating - Madison members receive first priority seating. If a trip does not fill up, members from other centers are welcome to come. A waiting list will be utilized for this purpose. *Late arrivals - The bus will leave at the time listed. Please be on time. *Trip Size: All trips require a minimum of eight people. Trips not meeting the minimum number will be cancelled 24 hours in advance and credit will be given to those already signed up. *Cancellations and No Shows - A credit will be issued if a cancellation is given within 48 hours of a trip’s scheduled departure. However, in the case of a trip involving preordered tickets or reservations, a credit will be given only if we can refill your seat. Except for unusual circumstances, no refunds or transfers will be made for trips that a member did not attend. (615) 860-7180
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Computer Classes Start February 7 We are excited to have the Nashville Public Library return for an 8-week series of computer classes. These classes are free; however we can only have a maximum of 10 people sign up for the series. Computers/tablets will be provided so you don’t need to bring your own. A waiting list will be available in case a space is made available. Sign up at the front desk!
Class Topics February 7: Getting Started with a Android tablet February 14: Getting Started with the Internet February 21: Getting Started with Internet Safety February 28: Getting Started with Library Resources March 7: Getting Started with Email basics March 14: Getting Started with NPL.Digitallearn.org March 21: Getting Started with Social Media March 28: 12 Ways being online can Improve your life
Create a “Zentangle” in February 20 Art Class
Make “Love Letters” for Meals on Wheels Clients February 5 Join us on Monday, February 5 at 10:00 am in the Art Room to make “Love Letters (Valentine’s Cards)” for homebound clients of the Meals on Wheels Program. We will provide all the supplies; just come with your creativity and a full heart!
Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing while also increasing focus and creativity. Kim Lane will be here February 20 in the Art Room from 9:00 to 10:30 am to help you create your own “Zentangle.” All supplies will be provided, just bring your 'can do' attitude.' Cost is $12.00 per person. Minimum of 6 students; maximum of 10. Sign up at the front desk by Friday, February 16.
Walgreens Health Talk February 22 Walgreens will be here at 10:00 a.m. for their monthly Health Talk. In a topic that affects many people over 50, a Staff Pharmacist will be discussing, “Heart Health.” Please join him in Classroom #1. Sign up in the Free Event Binder so we may plan for seating.
New Members Invited to Welcome Brunch If you joined FiftyForward since July 2017, you are invited to a New Member Brunch on February 28 at 10:00 am hosted by our Member ship Committee. While you’r e enjoying delicious breakfast casserole, muffins, and fruit, we’ll share with you information about FiftyForward you may not know! Please RSVP to 615-860-7180.
Lyft Lunch and Learn March 1
Reiki & Qigong Reiki (ray key) and Qigong (chee gong) harmonize, balance and cultivate life energy, called, Qi, or Ki, for health and well-being. Reiki is a type of hands-on healing developed in Japan. Qigong comes from the same ancient roots as Tai Chi, though it is a healing art rather than a martial art from Traditional Chinese Medicine. When used as part of a regular fitness routine, it could be called "moving meditation". We offer a weekly Qigong practice on Fridays from 11am to noon, taught by certified Medical Qigong Therapist and Reiki Master Cyndi Clark. Afterwards she offers energy healing treatments by appointment for $25. Call the center to make an appointment for a healing session. Practicing Qigong regularly improves many physical and mental processes. It can help you reduce stress, recover more quickly and naturally from illnesses or surgeries, and develop better balance, agility, focus and flexibility. In fact, Qigong has been shown to reduce the fear of falling in aging populations, and it improves sleep, digestion, blood pressure and more. Come check out this class. They look forward to meeting you!
2018 Overnight 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 615231-1235 for info. APRIL 16-17--EVERYTHING ELVIS
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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!
Looking to stay active, meet people, and earn extra income? Driving with Lyft allows you to do all of this! Lyft is a smart phone app that connects drivers and passengers to get them to the destinations affordably, safely, and without the hassle of parking. Whether you're looking to drive and earn or just catch a ride, come to the FREE Lunch & Learn on Thursday, March 1 at 11:30 am. We will be having Baked Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert. Pick up your ticket at the front desk; only 95 are available so don’t delay!
MAY 17-19--HOT SPRINGS JUNE 18-23--NIAGARA FALLS JULY--MYSTERY TOUR IN THE WORKS AUGUST 9-19--CANADIAN ISLANDS SEPTEMBER 2-12--ALASKA OCTOBER 6-14--CAPE COD AND MARTHA'S VINEYARD NOVEMBER 12-16--NEW ORLEANS
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
Zach Curtiss Office Manager zcurtiss@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
Pat Cullom - Metro Meals, a program of Metro Social Services
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.
FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
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Prescription Take Back Program February 13 Metro Police Department, Madison Precinct, will be here to collect your old prescription and over the counter medications that you no longer need between 12:30 and 1:30 pm on February 13 in the parking lot. It is not safe to thr ow away this medication or flush it down the toilet so please bring them during our mobile pickup.
The medication will be put in a secure bin that PD is with the entire time it is in transport. It is then transported to our property room where the contents will be slated for destruction. You do not have to remove the label or take the medication out of the bottles. Prescription medication, over the counter medication, pet medication, and medication in liquid, pill, or inhaler form will be taken. Medicated ointments, lotions, or drops are also accepted. Narcotics can be turned in. There will be a sharps container handy for disposal of syringes but they will be given to our fire department for disposal. Blood sugar equipment, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products (ex. Shampoo) will not be accepted.
Inclement Weather Policy We’ll be having a ba ke sale with indiv idually -wrapped goods that day as well as be sellin g bar-b-cue sandwiches as a fundraiser for our Center
On days when Davidson County Metro Schools are CLOSED due to inclement weather, all Center programs will close; including Metro Meals, transportation, classes, trips, meetings, special programs, and all other regularly scheduled activities. The building will also close when roads and parking lot conditions are not safe for travel. Be sure to call the center at 615-860-7180 or check our Facebook page for updates before coming in to ensure the center is open. If Metro/State Government offices are closed due to inclement weather, all FiftyForward Centers, Programs, and Administrative Offices will be closed.
Tax Appointments Still Being Made AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation at our Center every year to anyone of any age—especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation. Preparers will be here every Wednesday from February 7 to April 11 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm. You MUST have an appointment to attend. We are now making appointments and they are filling up fast so don’t delay! Call 615-860-7180 to make an appointment.