APRIL 2016 ISSUE
Kelsey’s Column
THE WHISTLESTOP
17th Annual Whistlestop Dinner a Great Success! All Aboard! We are thrilled to announce that our Whistlestop event raised nearly $30,000 to help fund the many programs, services, and activities offered here at FiftyForward Madison Station. Guests that evening enjoyed an extensive silent auction and reception, followed by a fabulous meal catered by dinner sponsor CRAVE Catering. Emceed by Lelan Statom of NewsChannel 5, some highlights of the evening were the announcement of Cornelia Laux as the Senior of the Year and State Representative Bill Beck from the Madison Kiwanis Club as the Conductor of the Year. The evening culminated with the presentation of “The Conductor” award, given posthumously to Mr. J.D. Elliott, former president of The Memorial Foundation. Mr. Elliott remained dedicated to our center since its inception in 1996. He understood the need for a senior center and what an important gathering place this is in our community. FiftyForward Madison Station would not be here without his leadership, commitment and service. We are thankful to the following businesses for making the event possible: Title Sponsor - Dollar General Corporation; Conductor Sponsors - Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery; Cigna-Healthspring; and The Memorial Foundation; and the Engineers - Signature Healthcare of Madison; Tri-Star Skyline; Wm. Massey Electric; Madison Rivergate-Area Chamber of Commerce; and Vista Points Special Needs Trust. I would also like to send a special thank-you to all of our members who participated in some way. Many of you purchased tickets, “puffs” of train smoke, donated auction items and volunteered. And personally I would also like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our hard-working staff. Everyone “got on board” and worked extra hours to help us achieve our goal. I could not ask for a better team! Thank you all so very much and let’s do it again next year! —Kelsey Mahaffey
Matching Campaign Begins April 6 FiftyForward is delighted to again offer a matching campaign! The campaign will begin on April 6 and will run for 60 days. During this period donations of any size will be matched dollar for dollar. Donations can be designated to support FiftyForward Madison Station! Be on the lookout for a letter that discusses specifics of the campaign. Our goal this year will be $5,000, which matched will bring $10,000 to our center!
Join Our Relay for Life Team
Rivergate Mall will host their 2nd annual Relay for Life for our Madison Community on Saturday, April 9 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Relay for Life is a gr eat oppor tunity to unite as a community to raise awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society through a walk. FiftyForward Madison Station will have a team and we would love to have you join us. There are FOUR ways you can help: 1. Sign up to join our team and help walk at the event. You can walk as little or as much as you like—and it’s inside! 2. Are you a cancer survivor? We need you! Join us for the Survivor lap to kick off the event and receive a free t-shirt. See the front desk to register. 3. Donate to our team! We will be trying to raise $1,000 for the American Cancer Society. 4. Buy a “Sun” for only $1.00 to go on our support wall at the center. You can buy these at the front desk. See the front desk to find out how to participate or for the link to make an online donation.
Our Mission FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Neptune Society Lunch & Learn Tuesday, April 12th
The Whistlestop Committee for all their fabulous and hard work on another successful event; Signature Healthcare of Madison and Chef Wilton for providing the goodies for our Ladies Tea; Barbara Brown & Cornelia Laux for supplying the extra polish at the Ladies Tea;
Our friends at The Neptune Society will be providing a FREE Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, April 12th. In a twist from the usual L&L setup, the presentation will be first at 11:15 am, so that lunch can be served at 11:45 am. The Neptune Society will do a presentation on pre-planning, Veteran benefits, travel protection and more. Then you’ll enjoy a BBQ sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and tea. Only 75 tickets are available for this event. Pick up your FREE ticket at the front desk. If you get a ticket and then r ealize you ar e not able to use it, please return it so others may have the opportunity to attend.
Tasty Tuesday: Spring Has Sprung! Tuesday, April 19th You’ll be fluttering for tickets to our event on Tuesday, April 19th! At 11:30 am, we’ll dine on chicken salad, gar den salad, Jello salad, cookie and tea. Afterward, a local expert will share some spring gardening tips with us. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to win fabulous raffle prizes! Purchase a $6.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, April 15th!
Home Depot for sponsoring Tasty Tuesday;
Health & Wellness Expo
Windlands East for providing yummy Tasty Tuesday desserts;
It’s the time of year again for our annual Health & Wellness Expo! Come out for FREE health screenings, demonstrations, giveaways and snacks from 10:00 am until Noon! You’ll want to stay the whole time as door prizes will be raffled off every 15 minutes. You must be present to win! No ticket or RSVP needed, just come and bring a friend!
HCA and Captain D’s for sponsoring the Birthday Party; and to all our amazing volunteers: this place would not run without you. Thank you for all your care, ideas, and hard work!
Center Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
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Spring Birthday Party Thursday, April 28th Join us Thursday, April 28th at 1:30 pm for free cupcakes, ice cream and punch. All the attending spring babies (born in March, April or May) will receive a coupon for a free meal at Captain D’s. Please sign up in the FREE Event Binder by Tuesday, A pril 26th.
Krystals with the King! We’re “All Shook Up” for our 20th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser! Friday, May 20th FiftyForward Madison Station is celebrating our 20th anniversary this year! Help us celebrate with our first event “Krystals with the King” on May 20 at 6:00 p.m.. You’ll enjoy your favorite top 20 Elvis hits with The Katz while you dine on an iconic menu including Krystals, Moon Pies, vintage Cokes in glass bottles and more. Plus, there will be 20 Door Prizes! All of this for only $20.00! Stay tuned for more details in may’s newsletter, but go ahead and mark your calendars NOW!!! 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Unless otherwise indicated, classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00. Audiology Screening - Sign up at the front desk for a Line Dance led by Faye Redden; 9:30 am FREE hearing appointment by ® SilverSneakers Circuit - Kathleen Phillips -12:30; Summit Audiology of Increase your cardiovascular and muscular Hendersonville! The next workout. New 6 week ballroom endurance with a standing session will be on Tuesday, ® May 17th, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. session begins April SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing led by Kathleen PhilBenefit Checkup 18th! Don’t have a lips. 2:00 pm; Focuses on reducing stress Are you eligible for SNAP & partner? One can be and breathing techniques other benefits? To find out, call provided! $8.00 per Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 the Community Food Advoclass each Monday and 6:00 pm; $5 per class for members cates hotline: (615) 385 2286, extension: 230. Ballroom Dancing taught by Kathleen night. Shake things up Phillips. 5:00 pm; $8.00 a class Blood Pressure Checks - 1st and learn a little bit of Personal Training with Michael Neel; and 3rd Tuesdays of the everything! 4:30-6:30pm $15/30 min; $25/hour; Inquire month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. at front desk ® SilverSneakers Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks 10:00 am; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, Signature Healthcare of and chairs; tailored for seniors Tai-Chi taught by Larry Lee; 9:00 am & 6:45 pm; $3.00 a class; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health. SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Moves your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm; $5 a class SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30 pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 6:00 pm; $5.00 a class
NEW! Exercise with Julie; 7:00-7:50 am; Staff Member Julie Reeves will help motivate you to stay in shape with free weights, weight machines & cardio SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Lisa Elkin; Fitness Center 12:30pm Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm; Hours $5 a class Monday -Thursday 7:00am - 6:00 pm Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Yoga with Stephen North, Jr. 11:00 am; $5.00 a class
Madison on the 4th Tuesdays of the month, 10:30 – 11:30a.m.
Certified Personal Trainer Lisa Elkin Available for sessions during the day. Call her at 615-9262708 to schedule. $25/session. 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. Depression and Bipolar Support Group - If you suffer from Depression, Bipolar Disorder, other mood and emotional disorders or are a caregiver for those who suffer, join the DBSA group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
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*African Drumming and Dance – Offered free of charge by The Village Church! Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Party Room. *Art Club - Meets on Thursdays any time Free Legal Aid: Provided by between 9:00 and 1:00 in the Open Art Beck & Beck Law Office Room to create and pursue arts and crafts. Meet with an attorney on the 3rd Wednesdays starting at *Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. us for a chance to win prizes! See the front desk to make an appointment. *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 Having a Big Party? Rent basics of crochet. our Building! - We provide rental of our Social Room for dasdf Framing – Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & evenings and Saturdays. moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. Cost is $100 per hour, minimum of three hours and includes all tables and chairs. FiftyForward members receive a 25% discount! Notary Services - Julie Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Monday through Thursday, 12:30 4:30, Fridays 11:30 - 3:30.
*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 10 a.m. This is a Reader’s Theater so you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines. Facilitated by Kelsey Mahaffey and Ginger Newman.
Meditative Visual Arts Class - Before you paint, meditate! The fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. with Janay Moreland of Vivid, LLC. $20 includes all supplies. Each month’s painting will be displayed by the check-in computer. Class is April 26; Open Computer Lab - Our computer lab is equipped with must sign up by the April 22nd. cable internet and open for *Photo Club – The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets on the fourth your daily use! *NOTE: Lab Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Meets April 26th. is closed during private computer tutoring times, *Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Have reflexology and legal aid. a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help. Tech Up - Sign up at the *Sewing Class - Please note that this class has been cancelled due to lack of interest. front desk for one-on-one instruction on social media, laptops & smartphones. On the second Mondays of the Guitar Lessons – By appointment with Vern month in half hour increments starting at 8:30 a.m. Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk. Transportation - To/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles.
Free Wi-Fi We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for 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! Join them April 14. *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 310-4579 to schedule. *Silver Notes Band – Kim Yearwood leads this 16+ big band on Wednesday 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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$25) Every 15 Minutes (Must be present to win) Established in 1956, FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning
Bible Conversation – Bible meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Wellness Resources are continued here from the Exercise Class page.
Book Club – Discuss Welcome to My World Baby Girl by Fannie Flagg – Available through Public Library. A story of a Southern woman who makes it big in television but has to decide if the price is worth it. April 27 at 1:00 pm.
Fitness Center Equipment - Ask at the front desk. Staff will be happy to answer questions & demonstrate how to use the machines.
Bunco - Come play Bunco on the second Wednesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. We need at least 4 to play this easy dice game. Free prizes for those who win the most and Bunco.
Grief Support Group Every first and third Monday at 10:00 a.m. 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.
Film Club – At 12:30 p.m. on most second and fourth Fridays. FREE popcorn and cold drinks! In April, we will only meet on April 8th (due to the Health Fair). That day we will show a film about the 2010 mining disaster in Chile. The movie title is listed on the calendar insert. See Sam for more info about the movie. Genealogy Club – Meets the 1st Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Inglewood & Friends – Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Madison Travelers – Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends. Mexican Train Dominoes – 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game. Bring a set of dominoes if you have them. Pop-Up Club – Sign up at the front desk to be made aware of last minute deals on trips & entertainment, known as “pop-ups” as they are available. Red Hat Society – 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. $15 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red and purple gear! Linda Kent, Queen. Monday, April 11th they go to Hibachi Grill.
Suggestions Welcome! Please see the suggestion box in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.
Reminisce – Meets 1st Tuesday at 1p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes! Second Sight - Get together with other Blind members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. Wisdom Writers Club - 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing. Stop by Wisdom Writer display in the Party Room hallway to see what they have been up to.
Living at Home Services Providing referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Call 615-860-7180. Medicare Counseling Ray Daws, seasoned SHIP volunteer, is ready to assist with any Medicare questions you may have. He can be reached at 615-628-8592 and by email at rdaws@comcast.net. Metro Nutrition Program Lunch for seniors over 60. Must apply with Metro first. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Also serving Meals on Wheels. Contact Felicia Whitaker at 615-860-7180. Donations requested. Therapeutic Massage Sue Truitt provides massages at her home, which is close to the Center. Call her at 615-868-7032 or 615-5193788 to schedule. Walk Our Parking Lot - It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and walk! Four times around our parking lot (on the outside edge) equals one mile!
Trips are posted on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Payment is DUE at sign-up. If the trip is full, put your name on the waiting list. Madison Travelers to Thomas House Hotel Rendezvous with the Madison Travelers and embark on a journey to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere and revisit the past at the Victorian-style Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs. Dine on traditional southern vittles in the family-style. Next, head to Gallatin for your choice of shopping at Ollie’s or Belk. *Note: Bring cash for a tip. Saturday, April 2 - 10:45 a.m. $23 includes Lunch Hiking Club Edgar Evins State Park in Silver Point is especially noted for its abundance of spring wildflowers. Let’s try to catch some in bloom on our hike along the Highland Rim Loop Trail! This moderate trail is two miles and has a natural surface. However, if you can’t handle a moderate path, Sam will take some walkers along easy paths as well. When you sign up, vote on your preferred lunch option! If you’d like to make a picnic of it, vote for bringing our own lunch. If you are the adventurous sort, vote to stop at a local restaurant we find along the way. Wednesday, April 13 - 8:30 a.m. $8 + Lunch Southern Women’s Show Information will be posted to the front desk as soon as it becomes available! Save the possible dates of Thursday, April 14th through Sunday, April 17th. Annual Miss Mary Bobo’s Tradition Spring has arrived and with it the much anticipated Miss Mary Bobo’s trip! Lunch includes generous helpings of two home-styled meats, six vegetables and side dishes, hot cornbread, biscuits or rolls, freshly brewed iced tea, homemade dessert, and a hot cup of coffee. Every table has a local Lynchburg lady for their hostess who shares local Lynchburg history, encourages conversation, makes sure dishes are passed to the left and that no one leaves the table hungry. *Note: This is a 1:00 p.m. lunch so be sure to eat a hearty breakfast. Wednesday, April 20 - 11:00 a.m. $33 includes Lunch & Gratuity Inglewood & Friends: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Inglewood and Friends invite you to journey with them to The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Café and Boutique in Gallatin. Once there, soup, salad and sandwiches will be dined upon and paired with the delights of chocolate covered strawberries, of course! Before returning home, shop till you drop at the Streets of Indian Lake in Hendersonville. Monday, April 25 - 11:00 a.m. - $7 + Lunch 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
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Mamma Mia! At TPAC TPAC says, “Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” and “Take A Chance on Me,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.” Note that the 12 available tickets have already been purchased and the seats obtained are in the last row of the grand tier. No stairs will need to be ascended as these seats can be reached easily after utilizing the elevator to the balcony entrance. *Note: No refunds after April 15th. No restaurant stop.* Wednesday, April 27th - 6:15 p.m. - $25 Take Me Out to the Ball Game! Root for FiftyForward Madison as we take on FiftyForward Donelson in our very own staff and members softball game! We’ll head on down to the Donelson Civitan field where players will use a 16” softball. This will make for a bigger and softer ball, so no mitts are needed. Hamburgers will be grilled by Donelson Station’s own “Palm Tree Café” along with chips and drinks, the price for which is included in the trip! Want to join the team? Sign up at the front desk! Or just come out to watch some ball and support us! Friday, April 29th - 9:30 a.m. $7 includes Lunch “Getting to Know Your Neighborhood” Trip Series: Madison’s New DNA Crime Lab Like television Crime Shows? We have the trip for you! Take a tour of Madison’s brand new $8 million DNA Crime Lab. The new lab will be able to process as many as 1,000 DNA cases per year. The tour will consist of visiting the Forensic Biology, Drug ID, Toxicology, Firearms, and Latent Print Units. Standing should be limited to no more than 5 minutes and an elevator will be accessible in the laboratory for those who do not wish to use the steps. We have to hurry to get RSVPs in as this tour only happens one day every other month. Please sign up no later than April 12th to take the 2-hour tour. After the tour, we’ll adjourn to Chef’s Market to experience their casual, chefinspired, dining experience that has grown into Nashville’s Best Caterer, as awarded by the Nashville Scene. Thursday, May 12th - 9:30 a.m. $6 + Lunch FULL TRIP—-Bluebird Café—April 11—This trip to the famous Bluebird Café and then eat at Carabbas for lunch is full, but you can sign up on the waiting list in case we get a cancellation.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Starts April 7 If you have questions or need support concerning your loved one with dementia, come get the support you need at a new Dementia Caregiver Support Group that starts Thursday, April 7 at 10:00 am. Kathy Johnson-Warner of Senior Helpers will help you learn to understand where your loved ones and friends are coming from and how best to respond to them for future positive interactions and your peace of mind. Plus, you’ll discover and incorporate the Positive and Physical Approach by leading Dementia expert, Teepa Snow. Sign-up for this group in the FREE event binder on the front desk.
Meditative Visual Art Class April 26 Before you paint—meditate! On Tuesday, April 26 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, this acr ylic painting class is pr efaced by 5-10 minutes of meditation to encourage receiving the most well-being possible from the painting experience. Cost is $20.00 per person. We must have at least 5 attendees. Sign up at the front desk. An example of this month’s painting is at the front.
New Way to Raise $$ Starts April 1! The Fundraising Committee always has their ears open for new ways to raise money for our center. Recently, they discovered an easy way that we can ALL help! Beginning Friday, April 1, we will have a “Goodwill Drop-Off Bin” located INSIDE the center. We will be accepting any gently used items that the Goodwill stores take including clothing, shoes, books, linens, accessories, handbags, housewares, electronics (no t.v.’s), art, cooking utensils, instruments, sports equipment, tools and even toys! To see the full list of acceptable and non-acceptable items, refer to the sign on the bin. Once our bin is full, Goodwill will pick it up and donate $20 to our center. It’s that easy! So, go on and get your spring cleaning done and bring us your items!
Softball Anyone? We’ve Been Challenged! FiftyForward Donelson has challenged us to a Softball Game on April 29th! It will be our Staff and Members vs. Theirs! We’ll be using a 16” softball. This will make for a bigger and softer ball, so no mitts are needed. Now we need players! If you would be interested in playing, please sign up at the front desk. We’ll be playing at 10:00 am on the Donelson Civitan Field. Don’t want to play but want to watch? See the trip list!
Interested in Beauty & The Beast? Let Us Know We’ve had a member interested in going to the Broadway production of Beauty & The Beast at TPAC, performing May 31-June 5. Before we plan this trip however, we need to know if members would be willing to go and pay possible $80 or more for the trip. If you would be interested, sign up at the front desk.
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!
nMotion will be holding a community meeting in our Party Room on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. nMotion is the Nashville MTA/RTA Strategic Plan, a 25-year comprehensive plan designed to meet the Nashville area’s vision for transit. If you are interested in hearing plans about our community, please attend this meeting.
Cornelia Laux was named Senior of the Year at Whistlestop. As a member of the Advisory Board, Activities and Fundraising Committees, and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, she amazes us all with her wisdom, grace and dedication. She also participates in Loose Caboose, Wisdom Writers, trips and more. When you see Cornelia, be sure to congratulate her!
We couldn’t run this center without our volunteers! From help answering phones and folding newsletters to guidance planning fundraising and fun events and then working at these events, FiftyForward Madison Station just couldn’t operate without volunteers! We will be thanking these volunteers at an Appreciation Luncheon on April 15 (volunteers—look for your invitation in the mail!) Are you interested in being a volunteer? There are lots of opportunities! Check out the spotlight board near the front office.
Contact Us (615) 860-7180 Fax (615) 860-7732
FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Email: Kelsey Mahaffey Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org Samantha Garlock Program Manager sgarlock@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves Office Manager jreeves@fiftyforward.org Adrienne Morgan Care Manager amorgan@fiftyforward.org
May 6 Our quarterly Flea Market will be held Friday, May 6 from 9:00 until 2:00 pm. 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 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 and ready to sell.
Dear Wellcare... A “Dear Abby-Style” Column by WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Have any questions you’ve been wanting to ask but didn’t have a forum? Well, now Wellcare Healthcare’s “Abby” will be answering your questions about general Health and Wellness, Gardening, and Cleaning. No question is off limits, although please keep your questions appropriate or they will not be considered.
Bethanie Peadro FLIP Coordinator bpeadro@fiftyforward.org
Please give your questions to Julie or Sam by April 20th and they will be answered in next month’s newsletter.
Darryl Brady Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org
And the Winners Are...
Ron Lashbrook - Van Driver
The Easter Bunny couldn’t fool our members. Juanita Frable found the first silver egg and Jerry Poteete found the second, both worth a $10 gift card. Carrie Frierson found the very-hard-to-find Golden Egg worth $20.00!
Felicia Whitaker - Metro Meals
There is no prize challenge in April.
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.
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As for the winners of our Coloring Contest, our members voted for the following: Day Boothe - 1st prize for her original work, “Dance of the Tu-Tu Bird”; tied for 2nd prize Sara Jo Beliles and Ellie Kane; 3rd prize to Nancy Davis. Congrats, Ladies! Please see the office to collect your prize. Gents, we hope to see you in the races at the next coloring event. A big thank you to all who participated and adorned March’s calendar display. Pictures are available for pickup with Sam.