THE WHISTLESTOP January 2019 Edition
Our Mission Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older.
About Us:
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. Membership is $144 annually or $12 via monthly bank draft. We also accept Silver Sneakers® and Silver&Fit® reimbursement through some Medicare supplement plans. Scholarships are also available.
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)
Letter from the Center Director Happy New Year! We are looking forward to another year filled with fun and community! Thank you for all of you who voted for us on Facebook. We are very excited about winning the 2018 Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Contest Holiday Decorating Contest (see last page for a picture). It was great to see so many of you on Facebook. If you haven't already we encourage you to Like our FiftyForward Madison Station page. You can find us by searching @fiftyforwardmadisonstation on Facebook. We hope you will also like many of the other FiftyForward Center and Program pages. This is a great way to stay up to date on everything happening at our center and across the agency. Let us know if you if you need assistance. Also, SAVE THE DATE for this year's 20th Annual Whistlestop Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser on Thursday, March 7th. The "train" is heading to New Orleans and there will be plenty of fun and great food. Tickets are $50 for members. Sponsorship options available if you or someone you know is interested. Laissez les bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!) —Brandy Lamb, Center Director
Letter from the Program Director Happy New Year! Even though it’s cold and gloomy outside, it’s warm and bright inside our center! I’ve planned a wide-range of programming this month to peak everyone’s interest. Whether you are an Elvis fan or love Bingo, suffer from neuropathy or need computer advice, you’ll find an event for you! We couldn’t hold all our fun events if we didn’t have a great team of volunteers. I invite anyone who has an interest in volunteering in any way, please attend the Volunteer Meeting on January 10 (see inside for details.) I wish you and yours a fantastic 2019! —Julie Reeves, Program Director
Celebrate Elvis’ Birthday on Jan. 8 This year would have marked Elvis' 82nd birthday and we are going to celebrate the King of Rock n' Roll! Join us on Tuesday, January 8 at 1:30 pm for a rockin’ party with Elvis music, trivia and Elvisinspired snacks. Sign up in the FREE event binder if you would like to attend this event.
January Center Closings All FiftyForward Centers and Programs will be closed Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1 for New Year’s. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 2. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Centers will also be closed on Monday, January 21. FiftyForward recognizes the fact that inclement weather and other emergencies can affect our ability to open for business. 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. Center Directors have the discretion to re-open/close centers and resume/ cancel programs as deemed appropriate. Be sure to call the Center (615)860-7180 or check our social media for updates.