FEBRUARY 2017 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
Construction Update I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our members for your patience, support and understanding during our center’s closure last month. I hope most of you have had an opportunity to see the progress which includes a new front entrance, lobby and restrooms. If not, come check it out! We have gotten great feedback so far. Please keep in mind that while we are back open, the job is not 100% complete yet. We anticipate that this part of our renovation project will be finished by the end of this month. We are hopeful that Phase 3 can begin in the spring which includes our new awning and parking lot. This remodel was undertaken to give our membership a better, more accessible center, and we hope you will be pleased with the results! —Kelsey Mahaffey, Director
All Aboard for Whistlestop 2017 FiftyForward Madison Station’s biggest fundraiser is ‘boarding’ on Thursday, March 9 and we could use YOUR help to make it a success in its 18th year! The “Whistlestop” is a silent auction, dinner, and awards night that brings our community together to support the many programs and services offered by FiftyForward Madison Station. Each year our center serves over 1,000 adults 50+, and all monies raised go directly to support those programs. This year, there are three ways you can help: 1. Come to the event on March 9! The Silent Auction and Reception begin at 5:30 pm and Dinner begins at 6:30 pm. Tickets are normally $75 per person, but we are giving our members the discounted price of $50! Reserve your seat at the front desk by March 3. 2. Donate an item(s) to our silent auction. Items that we need ar e gift cards, NEW merchandise, tickets to events/places, etc. If you have contacts at restaurants, stores, etc., we have a donation letter that we can give you to make a donation request. 3. Add your name to our Whistlestop Wall. Can’t come to the event or donate an item? Fuel our train with a $10.00 or $25.00 donation. You’ll get to wr ite your name on a corresponding size puff of smoke coming out of the train on our sponsor wall. Make your donations at the front desk. Working together, we can really get the train moving! All Aboard!
Help Us Program What YOU Want! We need your opinion! A survey has been designed to get YOUR input to help us plan upcoming programs so that they can best meet your likes, interests and needs. If you are on our email list, you will receive an emailed survey to your inbox within the first week of February. Otherwise, we have paper copies available at the front desk. Or, Sam would be even happier if you would fill out the survey on her computer. To choose this option, simply ask for Sam at the front desk and she will walk you through the survey. Just a few minutes of your time will help us successfully bring you the programming you actually desire. Thank you for your help to make our Center's programs the most relevant they can be!
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