The Whistlestop Newsletter
October 2013 Happenings FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115 ph:(615) 860-7180 www.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.org
Hours of Operation: Monday—Thursday, 7a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Fitness Center open until 7 p.m.), Fridays until 3:30p.m.
New Bus Update! As many of you know, we were able to secure enough funds during out matching campaign to purchase a new 12-passenger van. After much research, we have discovered that it is possible for us to purchase a barely used 21-passenger bus for just a little more money. Since our center has close to 900 members, and almost every trip is full with a waiting list, I feel that the larger bus will better meet our needs. What this means for us is that we are going to raise a little more money in order to make this happen. FiftyForward has agreed to “match” all monies coming in that are designated for the bigger bus. We will also be having a “Showcase” on November 14 where all the proceeds from the ticket sales will go towards this purchase. I am excited to see this happen—we will really be traveling in style! Please feel free to come talk with me if you have any questions. Kelsey Mahaffey Center Director
Sad Staffing News We are sad to have to say goodbye to Cora Lavin, our Program Director. Cora has received a Fulbright grant to teach English and dance in Venezuela for a year. This is an amazing opportunity for her—you can read all about it inside the newsletter. We have enjoyed working with Cora these past six months and are sad to see her go!
Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, wellwell-being and lifelong learning.