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OCTOBER 2017 ISSUE

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Center Director’s Report on Madison Station Happy October! The staff at Madison Station is looking forward to the cooler weather and the beautiful fall leaves. With trips down the Cumberland River, to Montgomery Bell State Park, and Timberland Park on the Natchez Trace, you are sure to enjoy both the weather and the view. Held each October, “Artober Nashville” is a month-long celebration of the arts in Nashville and Program Director, Julie Reeves, has set up some trips and events to join in on the fun. Trips to the Frist Center for the “Food for Thought: Changing the World” lunch and lecture series and the Ketner’s Mill Country Art & Craft show, along with Watercolor Art Class and Art Show at the Center, are sure to inspire the artist in all of us! On the “Innately Nashville” trip you can enjoy some of Nashville’s local food favorites and more art with a visit to the Nations Silo and local t-shirt shop, Project 615. Thanks to everyone who has signed up on to receive the monthly newsletter by email or pick-up at the Center instead of by mail. This is getting the Center closer to its “Go Green” goal of printing less newsletters and saving on postage too! Also, as a reminder, all payments for classes, programs, and events are now processed through the front desk. Pre-pay options are available for the exercise classes with the purchase of either a “5 Class Pass” or “10 Class Pass.” Stop by the front desk to get one, today! Improvement projects throughout the building and parking lot will continue take place. Up next, the installment of new computers and technology classes too. Have a Great Autumn! —Brandy Lamb, Center Director

2nd Annual Member Art Show October 25th Come ‘Home’ to Madison Station on Friday, October 27 at 5:30 pm for a nostalgic Homecoming Dance. Past, present and even future members are invited to a 50s and 60s ‘blast from the past’ where there is no need to have a partner to dance. We’ll have line dancing, couples dancing, plus plenty of room for those who like to sit back and enjoy the music. Heavy appetizers will be served. A king and queen of the dance will be crowned! You are welcome to dress up for the occasion either in 50s attire, formalwear, your rolled-up jeans, or just some nice slacks! Tickets $12.00 or 2 for $20.00 and ar e available at the front desk. Invite your friends and family too!

To celebrate “Artober”, come browse the work of all the talented artists we have here at Madison Station at our Member Art Show on Wednesday, October 25th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Social Room. Meet and mingle with the artists as you view their contributions to the show, which includes paintings, drawings, poetry, and more. Light refreshments will be served. Artists, please turn in your submissions, no more than three per person, by Friday, October 20. If you wish to sell your art during the show, please make arrangements with Julie. For any questions, please see Julie.

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

SuperBingo is Back! —Windlands East for sponsoring our SuperBingo and providing our Tasty Tuesday cookies. —The members of Loose Caboose for their hard work in putting together the skits for our Tasty Tuesday. And thanks to Marjorie Taggart for taking over leadership of the group. —Buffalo Insurance for sponsoring our Lunch & Learn. —TriStar Skyline and Captain D’s for sponsoring the Birthday Party. —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!

Monday, October 2 Windlands East is once again hosting SUPERBingo on Monday, October 2 at 1:00 pm (this is the same time as our r egular Bingo). Please note that since it’s SUPER, we need to move into 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!

Tasty Tuesday: A Ghostly Good Time! Tuesday, October 17 Join us at 11:30 am in the Party Room for a Halloween-themed Tasty Tuesday! First we’ll have Monster Fingers (brats), Spider Web Casserole (potato casserole), Addams Family Apples, Creepy Cookies and witches brew (tea). Afterward, you’re in for a treat—or is it a trick?—as the Loose Caboose players lead you in an afternoon of music and laughs—including the Thriller dance by the staff and members! We’ll also have some other spooky surprises! Join in the fun and come dressed up in costume (note that this isn’t the day of the contest though; see below). Purchase a $6.00 ticket by Friday, October 13th! Your ticket stub makes you eligible for the door prize!

Buffalo Insurance Lunch & Learn Thursday, October 19 Buffalo Insurance will be pr oviding a FREE Lunch & Lear n to addr ess questions about the current Medicare Open Enrollment Period. A lunch of chicken pot pie, fruit salad and dessert will be served at 11:30 am. Afterward, Buffalo’s representatives will give you the “Medicare 101”. Find out the difference between Medicare Supplement Vs. Advantage and why you need to review your insurance each year. Learn the Medicare Changes for 2018. Questions answered include, “Which plans cover my brand name diabetic drugs through the coverage gap (donut hole)”, “What hospitals accept my insurance?”, and “How do I keep my prescription costs low?”

Center Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm Want a Tour of the Center? Hours Available: Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00 pm

Only 95 tickets are available for this event. Pick up your FREE ticket at the front desk. If you find you cannot use your ticket, please return it so someone else may.

Halloween Birthday Party & Costume Contest Tuesday, October 31st One of our favorite and funniest events of the year is coming Tuesday, October 31st at 1:30 pm in the Social Room. We can’t wait to see what our creative members come up with this year for our costume contest! The crowd will judge the winners and prizes will be awarded. Those who attend will enjoy FREE punch, cupcakes, and ice cream. Those whose birthdays are in the fall (September, October or November) will receive a Captain D’s coupon for a free meal. Sign up to attend in the FREE event binder by Friday , October 27.

Unless otherwise indicated, classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00. 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class  9:30 am; Line Dance led by Faye Redden; Have fun  dancing with a group while burning calories! 12:30pm; SilverSneakers® Circuit; led by Kathleen Phillips; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing workout. 1:45 pm; SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing; led by Kathleen Phillips; Focuses on reducing stress & breathing techniques

 9:00 am; Tai-Chi; led by Elmo Shade; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health; $5 per class. NOTE: No class on October 3 or October 31. 10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Kathleen Phillips; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class  10:00 am; SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch; led by Kathleen Phillips; Moves your body through a series of seated & standing yoga poses.  12:30 pm; SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips  1:45 pm; Gentle Yoga with Kathleen; Uses seated and standing yoga poses; $2 a class

Benefit Checkup: Are you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Family Assistance Service Center: (615) 743-2000 Blood Pressure Checks: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown and Delores Jordan.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks: Signature Healthcare of Madison on the last Tuesday of All payments for the month, programs will now 10:30-11:30 a.m.

NEW PAYMENT PROCEDURE

be processed at the front desk. This includes our yoga and tai-chi classes. A new advance pay option is available for ongoing classes. Payments can be made by cash, check, and credit/debit card.

 9:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class   11:00 am; Qigong, a Chinese moving meditation practiced for exercise, relaxation & preventative medicine; led by Cyndi Clark  12:30pm; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Lisa Cotton  10:00 am; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 a class

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.

City Road United Methodist Track: The track is open for members’ use Mon Fri from 8:00 - 5:00. Go by the front desk, show your FiftyForward scan card and get the pass code to get in. The track is on the second level and there is no elevator.

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.

*African Drumming and Dance – Offered free of charge by The Village Church! Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Party 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. Rent our Building: Rent our Social Room on Saturdays. Cost is $125 per hour. Members receive a 25% discount! Transportation: To/From Center on Tuesdays & Thursdays only. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Ask for an 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.

*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! October 3 meets in Social Room for SuperBingo!

Everyday, games are being played in our social room. Currently, the most popular card game is Skip-Bo. Players are also enjoying Hand and Foot. On Tuesdays, we have a Bridge Group that meets at 10:30 am. On Wednesdays, Mexican Train Dominoes meets at 12:30 pm. Our pool room has four pool tables, cues, and balls. Come join the fun!

*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. *Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn. *Loose Caboose Players - Calling all Actors! Rehearsals are Tuesdays 1 p.m. This is a Reader’s Theater so you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines. They will perform October 17 for Tasty Tuesday!

*Quilting Club – Mondays from 12-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Have a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help.

*Karaoke – 2nd Thursdays of the Month at 12:30 pm. Join “DJ Dottie” Dillard Thursday, October 12 to sing your favorite songs or just to enjoy being serenaded! All those who attend are eligible to win door prizes. *Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. Piano & Voice Lessons – Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 615-310-4579 to schedule. *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. * asterisk denotes free event

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10:00 Grief Support

9:30 Art Class

10:30 Activities 10:00 Dementia Committees Support Group

1:00 SuperBingo 1:00 Reminisce

12:00 Madison 1:15 Cumberland Travelers River Cruise

9:00 Second Sight

10:45 Trip to The Frist

10:30 Red Hats

Fri 6

Sat 7

10:00 Wisdom Writers

9:30 Hiking Club Trip

12:30 Film Club: “La La Land”

12:30 Karaoke Deadline for Tasty Tuesday Tickets

16 10:00 Grief Support 10:30 Innately Nashville Trip

9:00 Legal Aid T3- Trippin’ 10:00 Bagels (by appointment) Third Thursday! with Brandy 11:30 TASTY 9:30 Advisory 11:30 Lunch & TUESDAY Council Learn with 1:00 Inglewood Buffalo Trip Planning Insurance

9:00 Second Sight

10:30 Trip to Mongomery Bell

30 1:00 Mobile Escape Game

10:00 Membership

1:00 Bingo

31 1:30 Halloween Costume Contest with Fall Birthday Party

MEMBER ART SHOW 10:30-12:30

9:30 Music For Seniors Trip

1:00 Book Club

10:00 Walgreens Health Talk

10:00 Wisdom Writers

21 8:30 Trip to Ketner Mills Country Art & Crafts Fair

12:30 Film Club: “The Birds” HOMECOMING DANCE 5:30-7:30 pm

Classes, Clubs & Groups on a weekly rotation can be found on 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.

Bible Conversation – Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Book Club – 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. On October 25th, they will discuss “A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail ” by Bill Bryson, who tells about his trek along the 2,000 stretch between Georgia and Maine. Book is available at your public library but there is a waiting list.

Grief Support Group: Every first and third Monday at 10:00 am, 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.

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.

Medicare Counseling: For help with your Medicare questions, call 1-877-801-0044, email tn.ship@ tn.gov, or visit tnmedicarehelp.com.

Film Club – At 12:30 p.m. on most 2nd and 4th Fridays. On October 13, we’ll see the 6-Academy Award winning musical of 2016 about an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist . On October 27, just in time for Halloween, watch Alfred Hitchcock’s classic tale which always gave Julie the creeps!

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.

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

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.

Madison Travelers – 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends.

What is T3?

T3 stands for “Trippin’

Third Thursday “and is the day our Trip List comes out for the following month’s trips.

November trip list will be Red Hat Society – 2nd Monday of each month released on at 10:30 a.m. $24 yearly dues. Join these ladies October 19. for lunch in red and purple gear! A new queen will be crowned at a future Tasty Tuesday! On October 9, they are taking

a Field Trip.

Reminisce – 1st Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes!

Suggestions Welcome! Please see the suggestion board in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.

Second Sight - Get together with other visually impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story Writing. Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:00 am. **The Wisdom Writers have changed their bulletin board (see the back hallway). The topic of the writings is: "Why am I a Writer?".

Reiki Sessions: Reiki Master Cyndi Clark offers Reiki sessions (Japanese hands-on healing) on Fridays beginning at 11:00 am for $15/15 min; $25/30 min. Appointments can be made at the front desk. 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: Sue Truitt provides massages at her home, which is close to 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.

Trip to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts:

“Food for Thought: Changing the World” Tuesday, October 10 - 10:45 am $6.00 includes lunch

In partnership with Vanderbilt University’s Office of Community, Neighborhood, and Government Relations, the Frist Center presents “Food for Thought,” a lunchtime conversation with Vanderbilt professors, Frist Center curators, and other members of the Nashville community. During the session, panelists will focus on the exhibition World War I and American Art and explore how the conflict shaped art as well as global affairs. Afterwards, you’ll have time to visit the exhibit and the rest of the museum with our Center Director, Brandy. A maximum of 12 people can attend this, so sign up fast!

Hiking Club with Julie to Timberland Park on the Natchez Trace Thursday, October 12 - 9:30 am - $7.00 + Lunch Join Julie to this little “gem” of a park in Williamson County. A Park Ranger will lead us on a short hike to an overlook. You can choose to stay there or travel further on a longer hike on a fairly easy trail. All along the way the ranger will point out various trees, plants and other features of the park. Afterwards we will eat at Crumb de la Crumb, a bakery and café featured on The Food Network. You’re taste buds will have a hard time deciding between their delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches. Or will you splurge on the 5-cheese mac-n-cheese? And be sure to save room for dessert! Sorry, only 12 people max can go on this trip, so sign up fast!

buy exclusive tee-shirts, many with a Nashville theme (hence 615!) In the parking lot of the store, you have a great view of the Nations Silo, a 15-story painting on the side of an abandoned concrete silo of a 91-year old who lives in the neighborhood. You can then walk 51st Avenue to visit some other Nations Stores if you wish.

Joyful Journeys Series: Madison Travelers to Ketner’s Mills Country Art & Crafts Fair Saturday, October 21 - 8:30 am - $10.00 + $7.00 Admission to Fair + Food Cost Join the Madison Travelers as they journey down south to Whitwell, TN for the for the 40th Annual Ketner’s Mill Country Arts and Crafts Fair, an event packed with unique arts & crafts, delicious southern-style foods, live music, and activities. Step back in time to see the old mill churn out freshly ground cornmeal, pet farm animals, and see blacksmiths, woodworkers, and other artisans demonstrate their craft. You can even ride in a covered wagon or in a canoe along the Sequatchie River. And all this in the height of the fall season, when the leaves will be turning and the air will be crisp!

Music for Seniors: Chinese Arts Alliance Presents Music and Dance Thursday, October 26 - 9:30 am $7.00 + Lunch Come experience the beauty and drama of both traditional and modern Chinese music and dance presented by the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville at the Gordon Jewish Community Center. As this event is hosted by our friends from Music for Seniors, your cost is only transportation to the event...well and lunch because we can’t have a trip without a meal! Afterwards, we’ll dine at Dalts, where you can choose between burgers, pasta, pizza, or sandwiches.

Innately Nashville Monday, October 16 - 10:30 am $7.00 + lunch & ice cream Let’s visit some places that you can only find here in the Music City! First up, we’ll go to the famous Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, where you can order your chicken to the temperature of your liking—’no heat’ to ‘shut the cluck up’! Then, cool your mouth off with a visit to Bobbie’s Dairy Dip, a Nashville icon since 1951! Afterwards, we’ll travel through Nashville’s Hot New Neighborhood, The Nations, and stop by Project 615, where you 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115

FULL TRIPS: You can put your name on the waiting list in case someone cancels and you can take their place.

Cumberland River Cruise Thursday, October 5 - 1:15 pm - $23.00 + Dinner

Inglewood & Friends to Montgomery Bell State Park Tuesday, October 24 - 10:30 am - $8.00 + Lunch (615) 860-7180

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Art is Back! Watercolor Class October 3 After a hiatus of a few months, we are bringing art back into the center with a new instructor and a newly-organized art room! On Tuesday, October 3 (rescheduled from September) from 9:30 to 11:30 am, learn how to create fresh, light and whimsical birds in liquid watercolors. All supplies will be provided, just bring your 'can do' attitude.' Great for beginners! Cost is $10.00 per person. M inim um of 6 students; m axim um of 12. Sign up at the front desk by October 2. Instructor Kim Lane holds a BA in painting and sculpture from the University of Cape Town, South Africa where she grew up. Her favorite medium is oils and she has exhibited in both group and solo shows. Kim teaches a variety of mediums and believes that we all have an artist inside waiting to get the opportunity to shine!

Walgreens Health Talk October 26 Walgreens will be here at 10:00 a.m. for their monthly Health Talk. Just in time for the fall season, Jonathan Toler, PharmD, will be discussing, “Cough and Cold in the Elderly.” Please join him in Classroom #1. Sign up in the Free Event Binder so we may plan for seating.

Can You Beat the Mobile Escape Game October 30? A big craze going around the nation is the “Escape Game”, where you and your friends— or complete strangers—have an hour to figure out clues, solve mysteries, and work as a team to escape to the room. Normally to go to one of these games it costs between $30$40. Well, on October 30, the TeamScape is coming to us and will set up the game on our premises. Cost is only $15 a person. Here is your mission: Agent Smith has lost contact while on a top secret mission. Fortunately, he left clues detailing his whereabouts behind in his office in case something went wrong. Only the top agents will be able to crack the code and reveal his location. Your team's mission is to pin point agent Smith's location before time runs out and he is lost forever. If you are interested in playing, sign up and pay at the front desk or call 615-860-7180. We have also invited members from other centers to join us!

Learn to Play Pool & Raise Money for Tables 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!

Have you always wanted to learn to play pool? Now you can! Two of our players, T.C. and Paulette will teach you for only $5.00 for a half-hour lesson. The money will go toward the recovering of our pool tables. If you are interested, stop by the front desk to schedule; Paulette is available Tuesdays from 10-11am; T.C. is available anytime Monday-Friday. Also if you would like to donate money toward the recovering of the tables (estimated cost, $500 per table), please see Brandy.

Support Groups Everyone needs a little support now and then and here at Madison Station we offer several support groups for different needs:

Dementia Support: Support for those dealing with loved ones with dementia. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Grief Support: Meets the 1st & Third Monday of the month for those going through the varying stages of grief. Second Sight: Get together with other visually impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m.

Overnight & Day 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. Nov. 11-18 Western Caribbean Tour Harrah’s Trips: November 7 Pigeon Forge & Smoky Mountains Show Trip December 5-7 India Treasures: February 14-27, 2018 Spain Classics March 10-20, 2018 If we do not have a flyer on the above, please call 615-883-8375.

Fax (615) 860-7732

FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Email: Brandy Lamb Center Director blamb@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves Program Director jreeves@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 Ron Lashbrook - Van Driver Pat Cullom - Metro Meals

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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Holiday Flea Market & Craft Fair November 3 Our BIG Holiday Flea Market will be held Friday, November 3 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. This will also be our annual Cr aft Fair . Booth space is still available. Members can get a booth for $8.00/ non-members for $15.00. We’ll also be having a bake sale with individuallywrapped 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 and ready to sell.

Viva La Diva Race Coming November 4th FiftyForward is proud to present the 7th Annual Viva la Diva Run on Saturday, November 5th. This cross-generational event celebrates and supports health, wellness and safety programs at FiftyForward. Register online at vivaladivarun.org to walk or run the 5K or 10K. Want to race and support FiftyForward programs? Join the FiftyForward Madison team! Not interested in racing? Julie will be a Course Monitor/Cheerer for the racers and wants to bring some FiftyForward Madison cheerers along. Talk with Julie if you want to help give an extra boost of support to the racers! Also, there’s a “Best Dressed Diva/Dude” contest too!

FiftyForward T-Shirts on Sale!! Yes, the thermometer hasn’t dropped much yet, but fall is on the way so you may want to get ready with your long-sleeved FiftyForward shirts! We’ve got TWO designs— and 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. You can purchase these shirts at the front desk.