JANUARY 2018 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
Letter from the Center Director Happy, Happy New Year!!! I am excited to start my first full year here at FiftyForward Madison Station. Over the next few months we will begin an overview of all of our programming here at the center. This will include visits to existing groups and classes, focus groups, and a programming survey. Stay tuned and join us so that your voices can be heard. As I mentioned last month we have been blessed to receive incredible gifts of grants from the Memorial Foundation and an Anonymous Capital Campaign. We have seen the center transform over this past year and we will continue to see the benefits of these grants take effect this year. We will keep you posted on the details as we begin to make improvements to different areas of the center. We are very excited about these new renovations as they will help support our daily activities and special events. First up, a new fitness center with all new equipment, just in time to support any New Year resolutions! Also, you may have noticed the addition of the security cameras throughout the building. We now have 10 cameras throughout the inside and outside of the building including the fitness center. We are grateful to be able to provide a more safe and secure center. We are also happy to have Zach Curtiss here with us. He will be helping us in the front office, so stop by and say hello! — Brandy Lamb, Center Director
Letter from the Program Director Happy New Year! It’s hard for me to believe that 2018 will mark the fifth year I have been a part of the FiftyForward family, and it has been a wonderful five years! I’m not one to make resolutions, but my resolution to you this year is to strive to make the programming at Madison Station the best around! I will soon start visiting EVERY class to get feedback and suggestions. In the meantime if you have any programming suggestions, feel free to stop by my office, call or email (jreeves@nashville.net) I wish you and yours a fantastic 2018! —Julie Reeves, Program Director
Tax Appointments Now 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. We are now making appointments. Volunteers will be here every Wednesday from February 7 to April 11 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:30 pm. Appointments fill up quickly so don’t delay!
January Closings The Center will be CLOSED Monday, January 1 for New Year’s Day and Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Remember our Inclement Weather Policy: On days when Davidson Co. Metro Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all Center classes, trips and special programs, including Metro Meals, will be cancelled; however the Center will remain open (fitness center, cards, etc.) If Metro/State offices are closed due to inclement weather, all FiftyForward Centers/ Offices will be closed.
And FYI, the deadline for submitting your 2017 tax return this year is Tuesday, April 17.
We will keep our phone message and Facebook page updated with the Center status in the event of inclement weather.
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
—The Advisory Council for hosting a wonderful luncheon for our staff in December. —Windlands East for providing our Tasty Tuesday cookies. —Everyone who helped ‘un-deck’ our halls after the holidays (see below). —TriStar Skyline Medical Center for providing our birthday cupcakes and Captain D’s for providing the meal coupons —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!
Un-Deck the Halls! Help us take down the Christmas decorations from 10:00 to Noon on Friday, January 5th. All those who help will get a surprise!
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
Tasty Tuesday: Reminiscing with Rudy Kalis Tuesday, January 16 Rudy Kalis, the former Sports Director of WSMV-Channel 4, will be our guest speaker at January’s Tasty Tuesday on January 16. After 40 years in broadcasting, Rudy just recently retired. Rudy will share his humble beginnings as an immigrant from Germany and talk about “determination, discipline, faith, and character in an inspirational way that will help you to believe that there’s a purpose and direction in your life.” Before Rudy speaks, we will have one of our favorite menus—meatloaf, mashed potatoes, spinach soufflé, cornbread, cookie and tea at 11:30 am.
Purchase a $7.00 ticket by Friday, January 12! Your ticket stub makes you eligible for the door prize. PLEASE NOTE, ticket prices have gone up for the first time in over 5 years due to the increased cost of food and supplies.
Paint “Terrific Trees” in Watercolor Class Tuesday, January 23 Kim Lane is back with a wonderful landscape project for all of our artists—experienced and beginners. Please join her January 23 in the Art Room from 9:00 to 11:00 am to create “Terrific Trees” and create a large scale painting, exploring the concept of liquid water color resist techniques using tape and mod podge. Feel free to bring your own books or images of trees and landscapes for reference. 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, January 19.
Winter Birthday Party Tuesday, January 30 We’ll be celebrating the birthdays of our winter babies (December, January, February) on Tuesday, January 30th at 1:30 pm in the Social Room. Ever yone is welcome to come for FREE punch, cupcakes, and ice cream. Those with winter birthdays will receive a Captain D’s coupon for a free meal. We will also be naming our quarterly “RAC” (Random Act of Citizenship) Award. Sign up in the FREE event binder by Friday, January 26.
FiftyForward RSVP and Senior Ride Nashville Host Information Session Tuesday, January 30 Directly following the Birthday Party on January 30, the FiftyForward Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Senior Ride Nashville will host an information session on the newly formed Senior Ride program at 2:00 pm Information will be provided about signing up as either a volunteer driver or a rider with Senior Ride Nashville, a nonprofit agency that matches seniors in need of safe, affordable transportation with trained and vetted volunteer drivers. Senior Ride Nashville debuted their services in Bellevue in November and are continuing their expansion with services in Madison. The session is open to community members of all ages, and attendees do not need to be members of FiftyForward Madison Station so if you have friends or family members that might be interested, please invite them!
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 and Delores Jordan. SR 9:00 am; Tai-Chi; led by Brian Wilson; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health; Blood Pressure and $5 per class; C2 Welcome Glucose Checks: 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Brian! NEW!! Provided by Kathleen Phillips; Uses hand-held Creekside Health and We welcome weights, tubes, balls, and chairs; PR Brian Wilson as Rehabilitation on the 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; our new Tai-Chi 4th Tuesday (Jan 23) of the month, 10:30$5 per class; C2 instructor. He 11:30 a.m. SR 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch; begins January 2. led by Kathleen Phillips; Moves your body City Road United Please come through a series of seated & standing Methodist Track: check out this yoga poses; PR 12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led by great class that The track is open for members’ use Mon Kathleen Phillips; see above; PR helps relieve Fri from 8:00 - 5:00. stress as well is Go by the front desk, 12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led great exercise. show your by Kathleen Phillips; PR 1:45 pm; Gentle Yoga with Kathleen; FiftyForward scan Cost is $5.00 card and get the pass Uses seated and standing yoga poses; per class. code to get in. The $2 a class; PR track is on the second level 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; and there is no elevator. C2 11:00 am; Qigong, a Chinese moving meditation Dementia Support Group : practiced for exercise, relaxation; C2 Kathy Johnson-Warner of & preventative medicine; led by Cyndi Clark Senior Helpers will help you get the support you need 12:30pm; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by when caring for your loved Lisa Cotton; PR ones with dementia. Meets the 10:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 1st Thursday of the month at $5 a class; C2 10:00 a.m. CR. ®
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.
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 615622-5409.
*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. The 3rd Thursday of the month is designated as “Color Club” day! Bring your own supplies or use ours. *Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a chance to win prizes! Meets January 23 only this month. *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 being played in our Notary Services: social room. Currently, *Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t Julie Reeves, the most popular card know how? Someone will show you! Just Notary. Make game is Skip-Bo. Players bring your knitting needles and some yarn. appointment at the are also enjoying Hand CR. front desk. and Foot. On Tuesdays, Donations to center we have a Bridge Group that meets at *Loose Caboose Players - This is a Reader’s requested. 10:30 am. On Wednesdays, Mexican Theater so you don’t have to worry about Train Dominoes meets at 12:30 pm. memorizing lines. Returns Jan. 2 at 1:00 pm Transportation: Our pool room has four pool tables, To/From Center on and each Tuesday after and they want YOU Tuesdays & Thursdays only. cues, and balls. Come join the fun! to join them! C1. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Ask for an *Quilting Club – Mondays from 12-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! application at front desk. Have a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help. C2.
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 January or February. SR. *Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. Also on Friday, January 12 and 26 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 Second Sight
10:00 Victory Over Crime Credit Check Appointments
11:00 Escape The Cold Trip
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10:00 Wisdom Writers
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6 10:00 Madison Square Community Meeting
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12:30 Film Club: “Guardian of the Galaxy: Vol 2” Deadline for Tasty Tuesday Tickets
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10:00 Membership 9:00 Legal Aid
11:30 TASTY TUESDAY
9:30 Advisory Council
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1:00 Inglewood Trip Planning 10:30 Fundraising
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9:00 Second Sight
9:00 Watercolor Art Class
1:00 Book Club
10:00 Walgreens Health 12:00 Music Talk Jam
10:00 Grief Support
10:30 BP & Glucose Checks 1:00 Bingo
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30 1:30 Winter Birthday Party 2:00 Senior Ride Presentation
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10:00 Wisdom Writers
10:45 Madison Travelers to The Gerst Haus Trip
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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UN-DECK THE HALLS OF THE CENTER
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12:00 Music Jam
10:30 Red Hats
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10:30 Activities 10:00 Dementia Committee Support Group 12:00 Trip to LongHorn Steakhouse
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10:00 Grief Support
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10:30 Trip to Joint Replacement Seminar
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10:30 Trip to TPAC 12:30 Film Club: ‘InsideOut “Moana” of the Lunchbox’
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Classes, Clubs & Groups on a weekly rotation can be their respective pages within the Whistlestop. Daily/weekly games include Skip Bo, Hand & Foot, and Bridge. We also have a Pool Room with four pool tables.
Day will include:
Massages
Manicures
Make-overs
Meditation
Essential Oils
A Healthy Lunch
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 – January 24 at 1:00 pm. Will discuss what books to read and discuss in the 2018 year. 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 in Classroom #1 on the big screen! On January 12, see the 2nd installment of Marvel’s tale of the wisecracking miscreants in space. On January 26, watch Disney’s awardwinning tale of a courageous Polynesian girl. C1. Inglewood & Friends – 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3. PR.
What is T3? T3 stands for “Trippin’
Grief Support Group: NOTE: Will meet January 8 and 22nd at 10:00 am due to the Center closings on regular days. 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.
Madison Travelers – 1st Wednesday of each out for the month at 12 p.m. No meeting in January. Instead following month’s trips. going to LongHorn Steakhouse on January 3. Sign February’s trip list will be up for the trip at the front desk. released on
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.
January 18. 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 January 8, they are going to the Bavarian Bierhaus. CR.
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.
Third Thursday “and is the day our Trip List comes
Reminisce – DOES NOT MEET IN JANUARY. Will be back the 1st Tuesday in February (the 6th) at 1:00 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy Suggestions McDougal. Door prizes! CR.
Welcome!
Please see the suggestion board in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.
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.
Second Sight - Get together with other visually impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. C1.
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.
Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story Writing. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:00 am. CR.
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.
Please Note, the capacity limit on ALL TRIPS this month is 12 people due to the fact we will have to drive the small van. We hope to have a CDL Driver in place for our trips in February. Note that some trips allow you to drive yourself, or you may put your name on the waiting list in case someone cancels.
Madison Travelers to LongHorn Steakhouse Wednesday, January 3 - 12:00 pm $4.00 + Lunch Join the Madison Travelers for lunch at LongHorn in Rivergate. We have reserved their private room in the back. You can enjoy their signature steaks, warm up with delicious soup and salad, or delight in one of their many sandwich choices. Please note that you may meet us at LongHorn at 12:15 if you wish, BUT you MUST tell us you are coming by December 29 so we know how many are attending (maximum 25).
Escape the Cold and Into A Movie Wednesday, January 10 - 11:00 am $5.00 + Lunch & Movie Ticket January is a perfect time to escape into the storyline of a movie! Join Julie as we catch a matinee at approximately 1:00 pm at the Regal Cinemas Movie Theater at the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville. Lunch at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza which also offers sandwiches, salad and pasta. If you wish, between the movie and lunch, check out the shops including Charming Charlie, Christopher & Banks, Talbot’s and Lane Bryant, among others. *Note: A Senior Matinee ticket is $7.53.
FULL TRIP—Inglewood Club to The Gerst Haus Thursday, January 18 - 10:45 am $6.00 + Lunch Our Inglewood adventurers will be dining at The Gerst Haus—an authentic beer haus with German fare. Although our van is currently full, you may put your name on the waiting or also drive yourself and follow us/meet at the restaurant. BUT you MUST tell us you are coming by January 12 so we know how many are attending (maximum 20).
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
Joint Replacement Seminar at Centennial Hospital Friday, January 19 - 10:30 am $5.00 Lunch Included Join board-certified and fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Hodrick as he discusses the latest advancements in treating joint pain. A light lunch will be served as you learn about the benefits of joint replacements and actually hear from patients who once lived with debilitating pain but are now enjoying life pain-free! Note, you may drive yourself to the seminar BUT registration is required and space is limited so you MUST tell us you are attending by January 12.
Vanderbilt Presents: InsideOut of the Lunchbox at TPAC Thursday, January 25 - 10:30 am $6.00 Lunch Included Vanderbilt University joins Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) Education for the InsideOut of the Lunch Box series which includes enlightening panel discussions, performance excerpts and a free lunch. This month’s session will provide an inside look at the new performance, “Smart People.” In this play, set just before Obama’s election, the volatile dynamics of talking about race intertwine with the romantic interactions among four racially diverse Harvard intellectuals.
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. *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
www.fiftyforward.org
Has Your Identity Been Compromised? Lauren Angulo of our FiftyForward Victory Over Crime Program will be back Tuesday, January 8 to help people deter mine if their identity/cr edit has been compr ised. Most likely all of you have heard about the Equifax breach last year. The hackers accessed people’s names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers from about 209,000 people. Lauren can check your credit in a quick 15-minute confidential meeting as well as sign you up for free credit monitoring in case you cards are compromised to everyone who again. Appointments begin at 10:00 am and go until brought toy donations for Noon every 15 minutes in the Conference Room. Sign up our RSVP program to give in the Free Event Binder.
Walgreens Health Talk January 25
to the Nashville Vet Center. Our box kept overflowing so we would have to move donations to the back! THANKS!
Walgreens will be here at 10:00 a.m. for their monthly Health Talk. In a topic that affects many people over 50, Staff Pharmacist Jessey Clark will be discussing, “Tips and Tricks to Help You Sleep.” Please join him in Classroom #1. Sign up in the Free Event Binder so we may plan for seating.
Blood Pressure & Glucose Checks are Back! Creekside Health & Rehabilitation will start serving our center with FREE Blood Pressure AND Glucose Checks every 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Visit them in the Social Room kitchen area on January 23 and be sure to say “thank you” for bringing their medical staff to our center.
Music Jam Continues Every 2nd & 4th Friday The Friday Music Jam will meet in 2018 on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month. In January, come listen to the jam—or join in the playing—on January 12 and 26 from Noon to 3:00pm in the Social Room. This is open mic, so br ing your voices and instruments to share your talents with everyone. Music Jam is free to FiftyForward members; visitors need to pay the $5.00 guest fee.
FiftyForward T-Shirts Stay warm this winter and show your FiftyForward pride with your long-sleeved FiftyForward shirts! We’ve got TWO designsand THREE colors—for you to choose from! First, we have a 3/4 sleeve baseball jersey. The sleeves are black and the torso is gray with a black FiftyForward logo in the middle. Next, we have our 20th anniversary long-sleeved T-shirts with our logo in the pocket area and then “Established in 1996” on the back. These are available in purple and gray. Sizes for both designs are S-XXL. Cost for both designs are $15.00 per shirt. XXXL is available for $20.00. You can purchase these shirts at the front desk.
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 615-231-1235 for information. FEBRUARY 14-23--INDIA
—Everyone is invited to a Madison Square Community Meeting on Saturday, January 6 at 10:00 am here in FiftyForward’s Social Room. Led by Corcoran-Maddox and Hawkins Partners, the meeting will share information as Ready to Join? well as ask for input for the future of Madison Square. 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!
—In 2020, FiftyForward Travel will be going to the Oberammergau Passion Play, which is enacted only every 10 years. Google ‘Oberammergau’ to read the full story. Janice Judd will be holding a slide presentation on the trip on January 4 at 1:00 pm at the Donelson Station. If interested in attending call Janice at 615-231-1235.
MARCH 11-27--SPAIN APRIL 16-17--EVERYTHING ELVIS 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 DECEMBER 3-7--BRANSON
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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Did You Get a New Phone, Tablet or Laptop For Christmas? Learn How to Use it! Did “Santa” bring you a new electronic device this Christmas? Do you have no idea how to use it? Or at least need a little one-on-one help? No problem! We’ve teamed with the Nashville Public Library’s Digital Literacy Program and they will be here for three days in January to answer questions about your new devices. These may include iPads, iPhones, Smartphones, Android Tablets, Kindle Fire Tablets, Windows 7 and Windows 10 Laptops. Four, 30-minute appointments are available on January 10, 17 and 24 beginning at 10:00am. Please r eser ve these slots for people that have NEW devices. Sign up at the front desk. For all the rest of you with computer questions, don’t worry! The Library will be back Wednesdays in February and March at 10:00 with computer classes. Details coming soon!
Flea Market 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/nonmembers 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.
Bingo in February is SUPER and BIG! Maybelle Carter Senior Living is hosting SUPERBingo on Monday, February 5 at 1:00 pm (this is the same time as our r egular Bingo). Please note that since it’s SUPER, we’ll be in the SOCIAL ROOM! Everybody 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 & Rehabiliation (at press time, menu not determined). The Bingo calling will begin at Noon. Make sure to purchase your $7.00 ticket by Monday, February 5th so you don’t miss the opportunity to win first-rate items and the $50.00 coverall prize! PLEASE NOTE, ticket prices have gone up for the first time in several years due to the increased cost of prizes and supplies.