FiftyForward Madison Station September 2019 newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2019 EDITION

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That’s A Wrap on MadTown Music!

301 Madison Station Blvd.

Madison, TN 37115

We had another great summer with our MadTown Music Shows, raising funds in support of the programming and events that happen here at Madison Station. Special thanks to our performers - Lonnie Jones & Hard Drive, Blue Suede Shoes, and the Circle Players - for providing such fantastic entertainment that kept us singing and dancing all summer long. We are grateful to our sponsors including Yazoo, Maybelle Carter, Farm Burger and Creekside Center for Rehabilitation & Healing for their continued support. We’re already looking forward to our shows for next summer!

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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 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Tours Available: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Please Note: FiftyForward centers and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Election Day Thursday, September 12 is the Metro General Runoff Election.

FiftyForward Madison Station is once again a voting location for this precinct from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Make sure to vote!

About FiftyForward Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. As a nonprofit operating seven lifelong learning centers –- two in Williamson and five in Davidson County -– FiftyForward offers educational, health and wellness, arts and volunteer programs to engage older adults.

FiftyForward also provides comprehensive supportive services and access to resources including FiftyForward Adult Day Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels as well as the FiftyForward Care Team offering care assessment and services for older adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (regional and international) and the Senior Center for the Arts and The Larry Keeton Theatre, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, feature performing arts for all ages. Get social with us - friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about FiftyForward resources and volunteer opportunities by visiting: www.fiftyforward.org.

FiftyForward

Services Available Care Management Services:

This no-cost service for older adults with low incomes offers in-home assessments to connect with services that meet their needs (food, health care, etc.) Call Emily at 615-622-5409.

Care Team Services:

For a fee, this service supports older adults and caregivers by assessing needs, helping purchase services, monitoring care and much more.

Call 615-743-3436.

Conservatorship:

This program makes decisions when an older adult can no longer do so and has no one to help.

Through court appointment, FiftyForward can serve as conservator of a person and/or finances.

Call 615-743-3436.

Adult Day Services:

A program for those with cognitive, memory, or physical needs.

Call 615-463-2266.

Meals on Wheels:

Provides meals for those unable to prepare them on their own.

Call 615-463-2264.

Victory Over Crime:

Are you a victim of a crime? Need counseling, help in court or more?

Call 615-743-3417

Fish Fry at FiftyForward Bordeaux Friday, Sept. 13, 12:45 p.m.

Join us as we head to FiftyForward Bordeaux for their community fish fry! We’ll depart Madison Station at 12:45 p.m. Transportation is FREE and we have 12 spots available. The lunch menu is featured to the right.

Sign up at the front desk to RSVP your spot.

Get Your Medicare Card Laminated

Tasty Tuesday Gets Wild with the Nashville Zoo Tuesday, Sept. 17, 11:30 a.m.

The Nashville Zoo is coming to Madison Station! As part of their Wildlife on Wheels program, the zoo will bring four furry (and Representatives from maybe not-so-furry) friends to Tasty Tuesday! Our lunch will be a baked potato and salad bar, and apple tart for dessert, courtesy Cigna-HealthSpring will be of Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. If you have here at 10:30 a.m. before any dietary restrictions with the entrée, please let the front desk Tasty Tuesday, Sept. 17, know. Purchase a $7 ticket at the front desk by Friday, Sept. 13. to laminate your Medicare

Deloitte Technology Day Thursday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m.

Card for free.

Deloitte professional volunteers return for another tech-help day. If you’ve been having problems with or have questions about your laptop, phone, tablet or other electronic device, bring them with you and a representative will be available to assist you. They will be on site from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FiftyForward Member Mixer at Martin Center Thursday, Sept. 25, 10:45 a.m.

Get ready for our first FiftyForward Member Mixer! This is a fantastic opportunity to mix and mingle with FiftyForward members across all centers and hear about all the great offerings each center provides. There will be food trucks on site if you wish to buy lunch.

Transportation is FREE and we have 12 spots available. Sign up at the front desk to RSVP.

Skyline Lunch & Learn

Coming in October Community Workshops with OZ Arts Nashville We’re partnering with OZ Arts Nashville for The Burdens We Carry, workshops that use sound, movement, story-telling, and soft sculptures to explore the relationship between weight and empathy. You’ll participate in three workshops over three weeks, which will be held 10/4, 10/11, and 10/18 from 12:30-2 p.m.

Only 12 spots available. Sign up at the front desk.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.

Join us Thursday, Sept. 26, at 11:30 a.m. for a Lunch & Learn sponsored by Skyline Medical Center. Dr. Scott Mandell from their inpatient rehab team will be our speaker. Only 90 tickets are available for this event. Pick up your FREE ticket at the front desk. Our lunch menu will include pork bbq sandwiches, slaw, chips and cookie. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions with the entrée. If you get a ticket and realize you cannot use it, please return it so others have the opportunity to attend.

Wellness Resources Unless otherwise indicated, classes and activities are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00. Class Locations: AR=Activities Room; FC=Fitness Center; SR=Social Room

◼ 9 a.m.; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; Uses standing and floor yoga poses; $5 per class; FC ◼ 12:30 p.m.; SilverSneakers® Circuit; led by Kathleen Phillips; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing workout; AR ◼ 1:45 p.m.; SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing; led by Kathleen Phillips; ‘Chair’ yoga that focuses on reducing stress & breathing techniques; AR

◼ 9 a.m.; Tai-Chi; led by Brian Wilson; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health; $5 per class; FC ◼ 10 a.m.; SilverSneakers® Classic; led by Kathleen Phillips; Focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities using hand-held weights, tubing, and balls. ◼ 9 a.m.; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; FC (see description on Monday) ◼ 10 a.m.; SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch; led by Kathleen Phillips; Moves your body through a series of seated & standing yoga poses; AR ◼ 12:30 p.m.; SilverSneakers® Classic (see Tuesday) led

by Kathleen Phillips; AR ◼ 12:30 p.m.; SilverSneakers® Classic (see Tuesday) led

by Lisa Cotton; AR ◼ 1:45 p.m.; Gentle Yoga with Lisa Cotton; Uses seated and standing yoga poses; $2 a class; AR

◼ 9 a.m.; Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; $5 per class; FC ◼ 11 a.m.; Qigong (see Wednesday); led by Cyndi Clark; FC ◼ 12:30 p.m.; SilverSneakers® Classic (see Tuesday); led by Lisa Cotton; AR We also have fitness rooms with the following: Cardio Training—Treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and hand bike.

Strength Training—Stationary weight machines, free weights, and more.

All of Us Appointments: The All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health seeks to enroll 1,000,0000 participants from diverse backgrounds to improve the health of future generations. If you are interested, but have more questions or would like some assistance in enrolling, appointment are available every 4th Thursday from 10-11 a.m.

Sign up at front desk.

Audiology Screenings: Ascent Audiology provides free hearing screenings quarterly from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointment required. Sign up at the front desk for September 24 appointments.

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 Tuesday of the month provided by Shirley Brown.

10:30 -11:30 a.m. SR Walk for Health: Four laps around the outside edge of our parking lot equals one mile.

City Road United Methodist Track: The track is open for members’ use Monday - Friday,.8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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.

Class Location Guide: MR= Multi-Purpose Room C1=Classroom 1; C2=Classroom #2; FC=Fitness

In Our Facility...

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.

Social Room Enjoy coffee with friends, watch TV, play cards and/or eat your lunch. Microwave, refrigerator, coffee and water machine available.

Vending Machines A soda and snack machine are located in the Activities Room.

Recycling We recycle aluminum cans used here in the center. The receptacle is in the Activities Room beside the vending machines. Please do not put anything except cans in this container. Do not bring in cans from outside the center.

Free Legal Aid by Beck & Beck Law: Meet with an attorney every 3rd Wednesday starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. Appointment required. See front desk.

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.

CR= Conference Room; R1=Retreat 1; R2=Retreat2 SR=Social Room *denotes free event

*Bingo - First Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1 p.m. No Monday Bingo due to Labor Day. Tuesday Bingo will be Sept. 24. *Bunco - We will play the 1st Tuesday of the month – Sept. 3 - beginning at 10 a.m. Prizes will be given for most wins, most losses, and most Buncos. Beginners welcome! Bring snacks to share.

SR. Coloring with Sara Jo - We will have coloring books and supplies, or bring your own to share. Sept. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. C2.

Everyday, games are played in our social room. Currently, the most popular card game is Skip-Bo. Players are also enjoying Hand and Foot.

On Wednesdays, Mexican Train Dominoes meets at 11:30 a.m.

Our pool room has four pool tables, cues, and balls. Come join the fun!

*Crochet for Beginners/Crochet Club – Wednesdays at 12 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. *Knitting Club – Thursdays at 12 p.m.

Bring your knitting needles and some yarn. CR. *Loose Caboose Players - A Reader’s Theater -you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines- just having fun! Thursdays from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. *Ping Pong - Wednesdays 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. & all day on Thursdays. FC. *Quilting Club – Mondays from 12-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! C2.

*Karaoke – ‘D. J.’ Dottie Dillard leads the 2nd Thursday of each month. Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! Meets Sept. 12, 12:30 p.m. *Open Music Jam – Bring your voice, instrument and/or listening ears for a jam session. Every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in MR. Also meets 2nd & 4th Friday, Sept. 13 and 27 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in MR. Piano & Voice Lessons – Friday mornings. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 615-310-4579 to schedule. R2. *Silver Notes Band – Kim Yearwood leads this 16+ big band on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

They perform all over Nashville. Did you play an instrument in high school? Join them! MR. *Choraleers – Geno Haffner leads the FiftyForward chorus Thursdays at 10 a.m. at our FiftyForward Knowles location. If interested you can carpool from here to there with another member or drive yourself. See Heather for info.

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LABOR DAY CENTER CLOSED

10 a.m: Bunco

10 a.m: 12:15 p.m: Trip to Peg Leg Dementia Support Group Porker

10:30 a.m: Blood Pressure

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9 a.m: Second Sight

9:30 a.m: Thrifty Spenders Shopping Trip

10 a.m: Coloring 9:30 a.m: Advisory Council with Sara Jo

16 7a.m: Fishing Trip with Tom 10 a.m: Grief Support 10:30 a.m: Cigna Healthier Together/Blood Pressure

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ELECTION DAY

17 10:30 a.m: Cigna Medicare card laminations

11:30 a.m: TASTY TUESDAY

18 9 a.m: Legal Aid

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9 a.m: Second Sight

11 a.m: Audiology Appts.

10 a.m.: Trip to Columbia

9:30 a.m.: Trip to the Frist

1 p.m.: Bingo

Yoga

Noon: Quilting 12:30 p.m: SS Circuit 1:45 p.m: SS Stress Reduction & Breathing

Trippin’ Third Thursday!

10 a.m.: Deloitte Tech Help

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9:30 a.m: Hiking Trip to Two Rivers

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10:15 a.m: Trip to Green Door Gourmet

1 p.m: Travelous Trippers

Mondays: 9 a.m: Traditional

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10 a.m: Wisdom Writers

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1 p.m: Music Jam 12:45 p.m: Trip to Bordeaux Fish Fry Deadline for Tasty Tuesday Tickets

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1:30 p.m: Rowing 101

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1 p.m: Reminisce

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Tuesdays: 9 a.m: Tai Chi 10 a.m: SS Classic 1 p.m: Music Jam

10 a.m: Wisdom Writers

1 p.m: Loose Caboose

10 a.m: All of Us Enrollment 10 a.m: Walgreens Health Talk 11:30 a.m: Skyline Lunch & Learn 1 p.m: Loose Caboose Wednesdays: 9 a.m: Traditional Yoga 10 a.m: SS Yoga Stretch

Noon: Crochet 12:30 p.m: SS Classic

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Thursdays: Noon: Knitting 12:30 p.m: SS Classic 1:45 p.m: Gentle Yoga Fridays: 9 a.m: Traditional Yoga 11 a.m: Qigong 12:30 p.m: SS Classic

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Free to FiftyForward Members!

Call 615-860-7180 to RSVP or sign up in the free event binder!

Class Location Guide: C1=Classroom #1; C2=Classroom #2; CR= Conference Room; SR=Social Room; R1=Retreat 1; R2=Retreat 2; MR=Multi-Purpose Room

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 a.m. Sept. 5. CR. Travelous Trippers – 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips planned.

Sept. 17. SR. REMINISCE “Things just aren’t like Red Hat Society – 2nd Monday of each month at they used to be.” Have 10:30 a.m. $24 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch you ever said that or heard in red and purple gear! Marilyn Tidwell, Queen. that? Well it’s true! Life is Sept. 9 at member Nancy Vaden’s home for picnic always changing. If you lunch. CR. want to remember how things used to be, join Reminisce – Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at Nancy McDougal for 1 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy and Larry “Reminisce” on the 1st McDougal. Door prizes! Sept. 3. CR. Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Through stories, Second Sight - Get together with other visually trivia, and trinkets from impaired members of the community. Meets 2nd and the past, you’ll be trans4th Mondays at 9 a.m. C1. ported to times gone by.

Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story and Plus, you can win prizes! other writing. Check out their essays on cities they’ve visited in the back hallway display. Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10 a.m. CR.

Rowing 101 with Brandy With over 20 years of rowing experience under her belt, Brandy is an expert when it comes to this sport! We are fortunate to have several rowing machines in our new fitness room. She will be on hand to show you how to properly use the machines so you are getting the most of out your workout.

Monday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Sign up in the free event binder.

AMP Continued! Commit to Aging Healthily Commit to Aging Healthily is the sequel to Aging Mastery Program© where you can put the tools you learned into practice. Open to those who have already participated in AMP, this four-week class will incorporate group discussion, individual contributions and a buddy system to enhance your continued learning in maintaining good health. Join us so that you can continue practicing and discover a healthier you! We will hold our sessions each Monday in October (10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28) beginning at 10 a.m. Sign up at the front desk.

Wellness Resources Grief Support Group:

Meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month, 10 a.m. 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-Thur 11:30 a.m. 48 hour reservation required. Call 615-860-7180 with questions. Donations requested.

Reiki Sessions:

Reiki Master Cyndi Clark offers Reiki sessions (Japanese hands -on healing) Fridays beginning at 12 p.m. for $15/15 min; $25/30 min. Appointments can be made at the front desk.

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.

Bulletin Board

On the three bulletin boards in the front hallway, you can read and make suggestions; see get well and sympathy messages, and read and post events and classifieds. Items posted may only remain for one month.

At Madison Station, we go on approximately 5-8 trips per month. The trip list comes out on what we call ‘T3’ or “Trippin’ Third Thursday” and lists the following month’s trips.

For example, October’s trip list will be released on Sept. 19 this month.

Payment is due at sign-up either in person or by phone with credit card.

If a trip is full, you may put your name on the waiting list. If you are interested at all in trips, don’t miss T3!

Trip Policies *Minimum number— All trips

require a minimum of 6 people unless otherwise noted. Trips not meeting the minimum number will be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance and credit given to those already signed up. *Departure Time - Trips will leave at the stated departure time, so it is best if you arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure. No credit will be given if you are late. *Cancellations and No Shows A credit will be issued if a cancellation is given within 24 hours of a trip’s scheduled departure. For trips involving pre-ordered tickets or reservations, a credit will be given only if your seat can be filled.

Credits/Refunds: Credits will only be good for up to 90 days from the original scheduled event date. There are no cash refunds for any trip.

Attendance: Cancelling or not showing up for three or more trips/ events within a month will result in being placed on a waiting list the following month.

Exceptions: Exceptions may be considered by the Center/Program Director in extreme situations.

TRIP FULL Foodie Favorites Tour: BBQ at Peg Leg Porker Wed., Sept. 4 at 12:15 p.m.

Cost: $7.00 + Lunch

reflects both its rich history and current social issues. After our docent-guided tour, we will have lunch at the museum café. You must sign up by Thursday, September 18. Menu items: $5.00-$15.00.

The Thrify Spender: Breakfast and Shopping Tuesday, Sept . 10 at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $3.00 + Breakfast + Any Purchases At least once a quarter we provide a shopping trip to different places around Nashville. This month we’ll go to Wal-Mart, Big Lots, and Dollar Tree in Rivergate. Before we shop, we’ll hit up Metro Diner for some breakfast! Menu items $6.00$16.00

TRIP FULL Travelous Trippers to Marcy Jo’s & Downtown Columbia Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m.

Cost: $8.00 + lunch

Fishing with Tom Monday, Sept. 16 at 7 a.m.

Cost: $8.00 + $15.00 cash (must be exact change) for fishing permit + lunch Gone fishin’! Grab your fishing pole and join Tom at Meadow Brook Game Farm, which houses a 10 -acre lake, for a relaxing morning of fishing that will *hopefully* include some great catches. The lake is filled with catfish, bass, crappy, shellcracker and bluegill. You must provide your own fishing rod and bait and bring $15.00 in cash to cover your permit to fish. After fishing we will head to Colorado Grill in White House. Menu items $7.00-$20.00.

Green Door Gourmet for Culinary Demo & Farmer’s Market Wednesday, Sept.18 at 10:15 a.m.

Cost: $16.00 + Lunch Green Door Gourmet is a 350-acre farm nestled along the Cumberland River, just minutes from downtown. We’re heading to the farm where we’ll first have a fun culinary demo about grits and polenta . After the demo we will eat at their café (sandwiches, salads, soup, veggies) and shop at their market. The market offers products from the area’s local producers; including grass fed meats, honey, jams, dairy, baked goods, and much more.

This place is a favorite of Heather’s – it’s where she got married! Please note we need a minimum of 15 people to sign up by Thursday, September 11 for this to happen. Menu items $5.00-$10.00.

Hiking Club to Two Rivers Park Monday, Sept. 30 at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $5.00 + Lunch Our next hike will be to Two Rivers Park/Shelby Bottoms Greenway trailhead, which is located by the wave pool. After we put in some miles, we’ll head to Bob Evans for brunch. Menu items $6.00$15.00.*Limited to 12 people* OCTOBER TRIP: Circle Players Production Present The Rocky Horror Show Thursday, October 24 at 5:15 p.m.

Cost: $15.00 Just in time for Halloween, the Circle Players present The Rocky Horror Show! The Rocky Horror Show tells the story of a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, getting caught in a storm and seeking refuge at the home of a madcap transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who unveils his latest creation – a muscle man named Rocky Horror. Before we head to Looby Theater, we’ll stop by Frothy Monkey for dinner. You must sign up by Monday, October 21 and there will be no refunds after that date. Menu items $8.00$15.00. *Limited to 12 people*

OCTOBER TRIP: Branson On The Road - Branson Meets Nashville at the Wildhorse Saloon Wednesday, October 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $51.00 The Wildhorse presents Branson On The Road™: Branson Meets Nashville. A first-of-its-kind event in Music City, this family-friendly experience includes a delicious Southern style buffet lunch followed by a lively 60-minute, comedy infused musical performance guaranteed to keep Frist Art Museum – Murals of North Nashville audience members toe-tapping and laughing from Now opening note to closing curtain. After the show, Monday, Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. there will be a 30-minute line dance lesson. The Cost: $6.00 + lunch buffet will feature fried chicken, hickory smoked With Nashville’s rapid growth in recent years, a pulled pork, garden salad, baked beans, mashed vibrant street art scene has emerged. Murals potatoes, biscuits, and banana pudding. You must found in North Nashville stand out because they sign up by Monday, October 21 and there will be are typically made by artists with strong ties to the no refunds after that date. neighborhood and because much of the imagery

Thank You! Walgreens Health Talk Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m.

Walgreens will be here on the Thursday, Sept. 26 between 10-11 a.m. to administer the stronger senior flu shots. Many insurance companies will pay for this so check with your carrier.

You must fill out a registration form to receive the shot. We recommend picking up the form at the front desk, filling it out and returning it to us beforehand.

However, this is not required and walk-ins will be welcome on the day of the clinic. For those pre-registering, please turn in your form by Monday, Sept. 23. Sign up in the free event binder.

Coming Wednesdays in October: Geology Rocks!

The Fall Earth History Series On the heels of our solar system series, next up we’re tackling geology with our Fall Earth History Series. Led by our very own member, Jim Cunliffe, this four-part series will explore the history of life, fossils, plate tectonics, and much more. Sign up in the free event binder!

Oct. 2, 11 a.m: Fossils and Deep Time – Discover how geologists divide the 4.5 billion year history of the Earth into meaningful units based on relative and absolute dating methods & how fossils are used in this process.

Cigna-Healthspring Healthier Together Series Four-Part Series Starts Mon., Sept. 16 Cigna Healthspring provides educational programs to help you make better decisions about your health and well being. Beginning in September, Cigna will provide monthly seminars covering a variety of health topics. See below for the schedule and sign up in the free binder.

Monday, Sept. 16, 10:30 a.m: Blood Pressure Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m: Incontinence Wednesday, Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m: Nutrition Monday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m: Arthritis Oct. 9, 11 a.m: How the Earth Works: Plate Tectonics – Explore the Theory of Plate Tectonics, which explains the occurrences of volcanoes, mountain ranges, and the distribution of continents and ocean basins.

Oct. 16, 11 a.m: The Geologic History of the Earth’s Crust – Explore the formation of the Earth; including its atmosphere, hydrosphere, continents, and mountain ranges.

Oct. 23, 11 a.m: History of Life on Earth – How has life on Earth changed over the course of 4 billion years? From microfossils to dinosaurs to bizarre mammals; while surviving several mass extinctions.

—Cigna Healthspring, Walgreens, Skyline Medical Center, and Deloitte for sponsoring programs this month.

—Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing for sponsoring Tasty Tuesday lunch.

—UnitedHealthcare & Maybelle Carter for sponsoring Bingo.

—and to all our amazing volunteers: your support is precious to us!

FiftyForward Travel 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 info.

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Fun Happenings Around Madison!

Kiwanis Golf Tournament Wed., Sept. 11 11 a.m.

Hermitage Golf Course

Taste of Madison

Players: $500 for a team of four or $150 for an individual player. Proceeds benefit the club's projects, including scholarships for local students. For more information call 615-686-8883.

Save the Date and Mark your Calendars!

Taste of Madison is returning on Tuesday, September 24, 5 - 7:30 p.m. at the Rivergate Mall, along with Touch-a-Truck!

Tues., Sept. 24 5-7:30 p.m.

Rivergate Mall

DECEMBER 10 –12, 2019 PIGEON FORGE DECEMBER 30 -JAN 4, 2020 ROSE BOWL PARADE APRIL 3-9, 2020 WASHINGTON D.C. CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL APRIL 28-MAY 6, 2020 TULIP RIVER CRUISE Casino Trips: September 5, October 21

Our Staff Brandy Lamb Center Director blamb@fiftyforward.org Heather McNeese Asst. Center Director hmcneese@fiftyforward.org

Michelle Conley Office Assistant mconley@fiftyforward.org Tom Myres Driver tmyres@fiftyforward.org Emily Eriamiatoe Care Manager Eeriamiatoe@fiftyforward.org

Direct Line: 615-622-5409 Lisa Hill FLIP Coordinator lhill@fiftyforward.org Direct Line: 615-622-9867

Our Partners

Letter from the Center Director This summer has been packed full of exciting news and lots of fun! I know more will head our way as we move into the fall season. I am happy to share that we have received both Metro and State funding again this year. We are grateful for this support as it directly supports our center’s daily operations and programming. FiftyForward Madison Station will receive $20,833 from Metro and $50,000 from the State.

Transformation will continue inside and outside of the center with the arrival of new furniture for the lobby and meeting rooms, groundbreakings for Music City Roots and Madison Station Boulevard, and formatting changes for the newsletter. All of these exciting changes continue to propel our center forward and take FiftyForward to new heights. As always, thank you for being a part of this incredible organization and center.

Cheers, Brandy Lamb, Center Director

Letter from the Assistant Center Director It’s hard to believe we are headed into September. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some cooler temperatures and am eagerly awaiting the fall season (my favorite time of year).

We have lots of exciting things planned this month - from welcoming some furry friends at Tasty Tuesday, to several health-related events, and a few trips to other FiftyForward centers. As always, if you have any thoughts or suggestions for trips, events, or programs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Happy September, Heather McNeese, Asst. Center Director

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We’ll officially welcome the fall season with our Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.

Cigna-Healthspring Medicare Workshop on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m.

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