THE WHISTLESTOP May 2018 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 $120 annually or $10 via monthly bank draft. We also accept Silver Sneakers® and Silver&Fit® reimbursement through some Medicare supplement plans. Scholarships are also available.
Letter from the Center Director You are going to see a lot of excitement going on this month around the Center! Starting the first day of the month, Insight Counseling Centers will place their interactive “Mood Wall” here to get a conversation started about Mental Health (see program page for more info). The first Sunday of the month, May 6th, Madison Station is proud to host the “All of Us” National Kickoff on our campus. As you’ll see on the Note that we will enclosed flyer, the first 100 FiftyForward members who attend close at Noon on will get FREE tacos! And that’s just the beginning of a fabulous day of entertainment, education and door prizes! May 31 to prepare for
our Whistlestop You’ll also see on the other insert an invitation to our Annual Fundraiser. Fundraiser, The Whistlestop. Join us on May 31 for a silent auction and Nashville-themed dinner. Tickets are $50 for members. If you can’t attend, you can also donate items for the silent auction or purchase “puffs of smoke” for our Whistlestop train. Details will be posted on the wall in the main hallway. Please note that on the day of The Whistlestop, we will be closing at Noon to allow time to prepare for the evening. — Brandy Lamb, Center Director
Letter from the Program Director
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00 pm
(until further notice)
Tours Available: Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:00 pm
Volunteers Sarah, Maxine, Nancy and Joyce
I must say I’m a bit partial to the month of May since it’s my birthday month as well as contains Mother’s Day. And this May, my fiancé’s daughter gets married plus my son graduates high school! Life is always changing, isn’t it? In this busy time, I just want to take a moment to thank all of the volunteers who help around the center. We thanked them at our Volunteer Appreciation Lunch last month and recognized Nancy Brown as the 2017-2018 Volunteer of the Year (3rd from left in picture.) If you too would like to volunteer at Madison Station (or with another FiftyForward program) please see me or Brandy!
This month, from a Flea Market to our Whistlestop fundraiser and a whole lot in between, it’s going to be a FUN month! Don’t miss out! —Julie Reeves, Program Director
Celebrate Mother’s at May 19 Brunch
Contact:
Celebrate Mother’s Day a week late with this beautiful brunch on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 am in honor of our mothers. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews or a special person in your life. We’ll have a delicious brunch prepared by our own Center Director, Brandy, music, and memories.
Web fiftyforward.org
Prior to the event, participants are asked to bring Julie pictures of themselves and their child/children now and when they were younger so she can use them for a special Powerpoint presentation. Please get these to Julie no later than May 14.
Phone (615) 860-7180
Address 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115 (physically located at the end of Douglas Street)
Tickets are $15 for two people (single tickets are $8.00). Get your tickets at the front desk or by calling 615-860-7180 by Tuesday, May 15.