APRIL 2017 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
18th Annual Whistlestop Dinner a Great Success! All Aboard! We are thrilled to announce that our Whistlestop event raised over $30,000 to help fund the many programs, services, and activities offered here at FiftyForward Madison Station. Guests enjoyed an extensive silent auction and reception, followed by a fabulous meal catered by sponsor CRAVE Catering. Emceed by Lelan Statom of NewsChannel 5, some highlights of the evening were the announcement of Del Dorr as the Senior of the Year, and Ron Smith, President of the Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce as the Conductor of the Year. The other candidate in the running for Conductor this year was Ben Middleton, representing the Kiwanis Club of Madison. Together these candidates raised over $1,700 for the center. The entertainment for the evening was performed by “Easy,” a smooth jazz band that included one of our members on drums. The evening also included a fun feature performance from our “Loose Caboose Players.” They kept the audience laughing with their skits and songs! FiftyForward Madison Station is thankful to the following businesses for making the event possible: Title Sponsor: Dollar General Corporation; Conductors: Cigna, Vista Points Special Needs Trust, and The Memorial Foundation; and the Engineers: Signature Healthcare of Madison, Tri-Star Skyline, Wm. Massey Electric, Madison Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce, Windlands East and Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery. 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
AMP: Aging Mastery Program Begins April 20 Interested in feeling better today and staying healthy for the future? Today, we are living longer —so it is good to be thinking about ways to engage in ongoing and positive ways to make the most of longevity. Thus, FiftyForward is excited to offer our members a wonderful program developed by the National Council on Aging called AMP, the “Aging Mastery Program.” It is an incentive-based program designed to inform, encourage and support aging adults as they take steps to improve their lives and stay engaged in their communities. AMP incorporates evidence-based materials, expert speakers, group discussion, and peer support to give participants the skills and tools they need to achieve measurable improvements in managing their health and remaining economically secure. The program aims to empower adults to make and maintain small, effective changes to their behaviors to live a healthier, happier and more secure life. Sessions include Medication Management, Financial Fitness, Sleep, Exercise and You, Advance Planning, and five more that relate to aging. The Aging Mastery Program will be offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, beginning April 20 and will r un for 10 weeks. Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation, FiftyForward is offering this $60 program FREE to our members. A graduation ceremony for participants at all FiftyForward locations will also take place, where they will receive AMP certification if they have completed 8 out of the 10 classes, plus rewards from the program. A limited number of spaces are available for the class so sign up quickly at the front desk!
Our Mission FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
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Fill Out Property “Tax-Freeze” Application Monday, April 3 —all the volunteers and Kathleen Phillips who have worked extra hours while we are going through this staff transition. —All the volunteers and staff for all their fabulous and hard work on another successful Whistlestop event. —Windlands East for providing our Tasty Tuesday cookies. —Charlie Cardwell’s office for coming to do the “Tax-Freeze” application help. —Home Depot for sponsoring Tasty Tuesday. —TriStar Skyline and Captain D’s for sponsoring the Birthday Party. —United Healthcare & Right at Home for sponsoring our Bingo games this month.
—and to all our amazing volunteers: we couldn’t run this place without your care, ideas and hard work!
FiftyForward Madison Station hosted Metropolitan Trustee Charlie Cardwell for a “Tax Freeze Informative Session” last month. Now, his staff will be here Monday, April 3 from 10:00 to 11:30 am to help those who believe they are eligible for the property “tax-freeze”. Bring proof of your age (you must be 65 or older) and your 2015 tax returns to see if you may qualify for this service. If you have any questions prior to this meeting, please call 615-862-6140.
Part 3 - Dementia: What to Expect & How To Respond Thursday, April 6 As a growing number of friends and loved ones are affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, you may soon find that someone close to you has a new set of needs. On Thursday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m., Kathy J ohnson-Warner of Senior Helpers in Hendersonville will take us through part three and show us positive physical approaches and how to have meaningful interactions with those who suffer from dementia-related illnesses. Sign up in the FREE Event Binder on the front desk to RSVP.
Tasty Tuesday: Spring Has Sprung! Tuesday, April 18 You’ll be fluttering for tickets to our event on Tuesday, April 18th! At 11:30 am, we’ll dine on chicken salad, gar den salad, Jello salad, croissant, cookie and tea. Afterward, gardening experts from The Home Depot in Inglewood will share some spring gardening tips with us. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to win the fabulous raffle prizes they are bringing! Purchase a $6.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, April 14th!
Health & Wellness Expo Friday, April 21st 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!
Spring Birthday Party Thursday, April 27th
Center Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30 pm Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Join us Thursday, April 27th 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 25th. In addition to celebrating birthdays, we will also be celebrating the new winner of our R.A.C. (Random Acts of Citizenship) Award!
Unless otherwise indicated, classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00.
Line Dance led by Faye Redden; 9:30 am; on HIATUS RESUMES APRIL 24 SilverSneakers® Circuit; led by Kathleen Phillips; 12:30pm; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing workout. SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing led by Kathleen Phillips; 1:45 pm; Focuses on reducing stress & breathing techniques Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm; $5 per class
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NEW DAY! Tai-Chi ; 9:00 am; Improves balance, flexibility and overall health. SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs
There will be NO Line Dancing Until April 24. Tai-Chi Classes will now be held on Tuesdays at 9:00 am . Sorry no evening classes are now held.
Alternating weeks: Jyoti Jyoti Meditation & Meditation & Tapping (Chinese self-acupressure) Tapping alternate led by Laima Dickens; 9:00 Wednesdays at 9:00 am am; $3 a class Yoga with Stephen SilverSneakers® Yoga no longer has Stretch led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Moves 6:00 pm classes your body through a series of seated & standing yoga poses. SilverSneakers® Classic led 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 Gentle Yoga with Kathleen; 1:45 pm; $2 a class Qigong, a Chinese moving meditation practiced for exercise, relaxation & preventative medicine; 10:00 am; le by Cyndi Clark. Fitness SilverSneakers® Classic led by Lisa Elkin; 12:30pm Center Hours Yoga w/Stephen North, Jr. 2:00 pm; $5 Monday -Thursday 7:00am - 4:30 pm Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Yoga with Stephen North, Jr. 11:00 am; $5 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 4th Tuesdays of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.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 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.
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*African Drumming and Dance – Offered free of charge by The Village Church! Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Party Room. *Art Club - Meets on Thursdays any time between 9:00 and 1:00 in the Open Art Free Legal Aid: Provided by Studio to create and pursue arts and crafts. Beck & Beck Law Office The 3rd Thursday of the month is designated Meet with an attorney on the as “Color Club” day! Bring your own supplies or use ours. 3rd Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. *Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join See the front desk to make us for a chance to win prizes! an appointment. Rent our Building! - Rent our Social Room on Saturdays. Cost is $125 per hour. Members receive a 25% discount!
*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. Framing – Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment.
Notary Services - Julie Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Please call to make an appointment with her, 615-860-7180.
*Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn.
Open Computer Lab - Our computer lab is open for your daily use! No printers are available, sorry. *NOTE: Lab is closed during legal aid.
*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. Currently working on a Keeton Theater performance for May 20.
Tech Up - Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one instruction on social media, laptops & smartphones by Experimac. Every Friday in half hour increments starting at 10:00 a.m.
Sewing Lessons—By appointment with Patricia Burks, one-on-one sewing instruction for only $15/1½ hour class. All tools and materials are provided. Classes available on Thursdays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Inquire at the front desk.
Transportation - To/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Ask for application at front desk.
Laughs & Crafts with Sara Jo – Each second Thursday 9-11 am have fun socializing while making crafts. On April 13, will make wind chimes. See the More! Page.
*Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Have a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help.
Guitar Lessons – By appointment with Vern Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk. *Karaoke – 2nd Thursdays of the Month at 12:30 pm. Join “DJ Dottie” Dillard Thursday, April 13 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.
Free Wi-Fi We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password.
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 pm. They perform all over Nashville. Did you play an instrument in high school? Join them. * asterisk denotes free event
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Bible Conversation – Meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Book Club – Meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm. On April 26, they will discuss Commonwealth , by Ann Pachett. Book is available at your public library. 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.
Bunco - NEW DAY! Come play Bunco on the 3rd Monday 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. Film Club – At 12:30 p.m. on most 2nd and 4th Fridays. On April 14th, we’ll watch a classic Fred Astaire film perfect for the day . On April 28th, we’ll watch the true tale of a catastrophe that took place in 2010. Gadabouts - Plans unique trips. Meets quarterly on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3 . Meets April 5. Genealogy Club – Meets the 1st Thursday at 10:00 a.m. On April 6, they will be introducing you to your family genealogy with a 5-minute exercise. Inglewood & Friends – Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Must be present at meeting to sign up for trips before T3 Madison Travelers – Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends. In order to sign up for trips before T3, you must be present at the meeting. 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. $24 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red and purple gear! Linda Kent, Queen. Monday, April 10 they go to Fulin’s.
Suggestions Welcome! Please see the suggestion board 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! Meets April 4. 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.
Wellness Resources are continued here from the Exercise Class page. Fitness Center Equipment - Ask at the front desk. Staff will be happy to answer questions & demonstrate how to use the machines. 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. Living at Home Services Providing referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Call Emily at 615-860-7180. Medicare CounselingFor 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-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Contact Pat Cullum at 615-860-7180. Donations requested. 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. 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 - 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. Bluebird Café Ride out to the famous Bluebird Café in Green Hills for their monthly Senior Show, which is always a hit featuring amazing songwriting talent! Enjoy free coffee and pastries as you are entertained by some wonderful artists. Afterward, enjoy the culinary inspirations of noodle dishes from around the world at Noodles & Co. Monday, April 10 - 9:00 am - $7 + Lunch Hiking Club to Radnor Lake Our second outing this season is to one of the most popular—and beautiful—parks in Nashville— Radnor Lake State Park. This park is a favorite not only because of the lake but because of all of the nature that comes with it—owls, herons, amphibians, wildflowers, mosses, ferns, and much more. Let’s see what all we can name along the 1.35 mile Lake Trail. Afterward, we’ll eat at Fenwick’s 300, where they serve breakfast all day as well as burgers, reubens, salads, fish tacos, and more. Wednesday, April 12 - 9:30 am - $7 + Lunch Inglewood & Friends to the 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 at Five Below, where everything is $5 or below, Marshall’s, Michael’s—or all of the above! Monday, April 17 - 11:00 a.m. - $7 + Lunch Kimberly Williams-Paisley at FiftyForward Martin Kimberly Williams-Paisley, TV and movie actress, will be at FiftyForward Martin’s monthly luncheon to discuss her book Where The Light Gets In. This true story tells the account of her mother Linda's struggle with Primary Progressive Aphasia—from her early-onset diagnosis through the present day. Kim draws a candid picture of the ways her family reacted for better and worse, and how she, her father and two siblings educated themselves, tried to let go of shame and secrecy, made mistakes, and found unexpected humor and grace in the midst of suffering. Your trip fee includes partaking in Martin’s delicious potluck luncheon. Note: This is the same day 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
as our Tasty Tuesday, but we thought it was a great program to offer our members. Tuesday, April 18 - 10:45 am $12 includes Lunch The Gadabouts to Bluegrass Underground Go down 333 feet below to experience the Emmy Award-winning, Bluegrass Underground at Cumberland Caverns in McMinnville! Dale Ann Bradley and SHEL will be performing beginning at 1:00 pm; while you wait, take in a cave tour! Please note the cave is NOT handicap accessible. You will have to walk approximately 2/10th of a mile downhill to get to your seats (which means you’ll be walking uphill on the way back!) The bus will drop us off at the mouth of the cave however. We will have an early lunch (approximately 10:30 am) at Collins River BBQ & Café, which just won the “Best of the Best” BBQ in Warren County. Please note, we negotiated this price for a group of 15, so if we do not have that many sign up, we will have to cancel. Sign up by March 31. After that date, no refunds will be given. Saturday, April 22 - 8:45 am - $39 + Lunch
Madison Travelers to Legends Steakhouse with Shopping After Of Course! Our Madison Travelers hit the road to Smyrna for delectable steaks, burgers, salads, fish and more at Legends Steakhouse. Then they’ll foray at bit further to Murfreesboro to Camille’s Department Store Outlet where you can get “high fashion clothing from major retailers for a fraction of the cost.” Then to Old Time Pottery, where you can always find deals! Monday, April 24 - 10:30 am - $7.00 + Lunch 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, cornbread, biscuits or rolls, freshly brewed iced tea, homemade dessert, and coffee. Every table has a local Lynchburg lady for their hostess. Her duties include sharing local Lynchburg history, encouraging conversation among those at the long table, and making sure that dishes are passed to the left and no one leaves the table hungry. *Note: This is a 12:30 pm lunch, so be sure to eat breakfast or bring a light snack for the road. Please sign up by April 3. No refunds after this date. Friday, April 28 - 10:30 am - $33 includes Lunch & Gratuity (615) 860-7180
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New Tai-Chi Time and Instructor We have found a new interim Tai-Chi instructor while Larry Lee is out. His name is Elmo Shade and he has quite an impressive ‘resume.’ Elmo is the Founder / Principle of Mindful Foundations, a holistic business intervention committed to improving personal health, performance, leadership effectiveness, and well-being through a combination of mindfulness-based and emotional intelligence practices, including Tai-Chi and Qigong. He currently facilitates Mindfulness Education Programs and Individual Coaching Sessions at Ha.Le’ Mind and Body and is an Executive Coach for the Belmont University Executive Leadership Institute. He holds a Masters of Arts in Education.
Due to his scheduling, we are having to change the time of our Tai-Chi class. Tai-Chi will now be held on TUESDAYS at 9:00 am. Cost is still $3.00 per class.
Make Wind Chimes on April 13 Laughs N’ Crafts is back on Thursday, April 13 with a perfect craft for the breezes of springtime: wind chimes! Join Sara Jo Beliles to create your own wooden wind chimes from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Art Room. Cost is only $2.00! Sign up at the front desk.
Mixed Media Workshop April 20 Join Heather and LeeAnn from Piecing Hearts Together for an exciting Mixed-Media Workshop on Thursday, April 20 from 10-11:30 am. In just 90 minutes, you will make a special keepsake box to treasure or to give as a gift to someone special. You don’t have to be an artist to make something beautiful in this workshop! If you can glue it, you can do it! Heather and LeeAnn will provide all the supplies and tools you will need to create your own unique keepsake box. You’ll have a wide assortment of ribbons, stones, beads, paper, found objects, paint, and textures to choose from. Cost of the class is $12.00. Pr oceeds fr om this class go towar d pr oviding cr eative expression workshops at no charge for victims of domestic violence, homeless individuals, and people in our community going through difficult life transitions. See picture at the front desk and then sign up! We must have a minimum of 8 for this class so tell your friends!
National Humor Month Knock, Knock! Who’s There? April is National Humor Month. Each Day in April, we will post a funny joke or cartoon on the bulletin board in the lobby, so be sure to check them out! Got one to share? See Julie. Please keep them clean!
Overnight 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. April 27 On the Road Trip Spring Waterfall Tour Fall Creek Falls
May 15-May 19 Chicago May 29-June 1 Gone with the Wind—Atlanta June 8-19 Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam June 25-July 1 Niagara Falls, Toronto July 15-23 Mt. Rushmore, Badlands, Black Hills
The community group “All Together Madison” will have a community meeting here at FiftyForward on Thursday, April 20 at 6:00 pm to discuss the futur e of Madison. Ready to Join? Please come and share your ideas for the 50+ demographic as well as the ideas of others. A membership is just $120 per year. Bank draft Madison’s Clean Up Day has been rescheduled to of just $10 per month is Saturday, May 13 (the last one was snowed out) from 9:00 am to Noon at Cornerstone Nashavailable as well. We are ville Church at 726 W. Old Hickory Blvd. There a SilverSneakers and will be free shredding, prescription drug disposal, Silver & Fit reimbursed and bulk-item drop location! off.
July 23-31 American Queen Steamboat Mark Twain Sept. 14-20 Washington D.C. Oct. 8-14 Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk
If we do not have a flyer on the above, please call 615-883-8375.
Contact Us (615) 860-7180 Fax (615) 860-7732
FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Email: Kelsey Mahaffey Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves Program Director jreeves@fiftyforward.org Bethanie Peadro FLIP Coordinator bpeadro@fiftyforward.org Emily EriamiatoeCare Manager eeriamiatoe@fiftyforward.org Darryl Brady - Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org 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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Don’t Get Scammed! Learn How May 1 There are people out there that will try to take advantage of the baby boomer population through a variety of ‘scams’ including mail, internet, door-to-door, IRS and more tricks. Don’t be a statistic! Come to a presentation on Monday, May 1 led by FiftyForward Victory Over Crime Outreach Coordinator Amy Cooper at 10:00 am. Sign up in the FREE Event Binder.
Mother/Daughter Brunch May 6 Celebrate Mother’s Day a week early with this beautiful brunch on Saturday, May 6 at 10:00 am in honor of our mothers and their daughters. Don’t have a daughter? Bring your granddaughter, niece or special lady in your life (or have them bring you!) We’ll have a delicious brunch, music, and some special surprises. Tickets will be $15 for two people (single tickets are $8.00) and will go on sale April 7.
Big Bingo May 9th Join us for BIG Bingo, Whitt’s BBQ, chips, dessert and tea, BIG prizes, and a chance at the $50.00 coverall grand prize on Tuesday, May 9 at 5:00 pm. Purchase your $6.00 ticket by Friday, May 5.
MadTown Music Series Begins with Katz Every summer FiftyForward has a Dinner Theater series. This year, we are renaming it the “MadTown Music Series” because our shows are all music related have ties to our Madison community! First up on May 18 are The Katz, the popular band who sings Elvis and 50s/60s cover songs. This year we are going to offer show only tickets as well as dinner and show tickets. Dinner will be at 6:00 pm and the show at 7:00 pm. For The Katz Dinner & Show, tickets are $20; Advance Show ONLY tickets are $12.00. At the door show only tickets will be $15.00. Tickets will go on sale for The Katz on April 7.