JULY 2016 ISSUE
Kelsey’s Column
THE WHISTLESTOP
Welcome New Staff Member! We are excited to welcome new staff member Emily Eriamiatoe (pronounced Er-Ia-Mia-Toy) as our new Case Manager. Emily comes to us with over 5 years experience in the Social Work field and has worked in the home health industry since 1995. Originally from Nigeria, Africa, Emily has resided in Middle Tennessee for 25+ years. Emily has 2 boys and loves listening to music. She is excited to be here and to assist our seniors. If you or someone you know is in need of help or referral services, Emily can be reached by calling (615) 860-7180 or by email at eeriamiatoe@fiftyforward.org. Her office is located in the Social Room. Come by and say hello!
Matching Campaign Update If you haven’t seen our front entrance hallway, then you may not have seen the final total of our Matching Campaign. Thanks to our wonderful members we raised $4,816, which isn’t far off our goal of $5,000, and will be matched to $9,632. We want to thank everyone for donating! This money will be used to continue to provide quality programming for our center!
—Kelsey Mahaffey, Center Director
Want to Volunteer? You Will Flip for F.L.I.P.!
New Advisory Council Members We would like to extend a hearty welcome to the following members who are joining or continuing with the Advisory Council as of July 20th: Regina Knight, Barbara Brown, Bertha Brown, Nancy Brown, Shirley Kerkvliet, Larry McDougal, Charles Owens and John Young. These fabulous folks have agreed to serve on the council for the next two years. Thank you for volunteering and welcome aboard!
FLIP (Friends Learning In Pairs) is an intergenerational, volunteer tutoring program under the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Tutors work one-on-one with students in Nashville Public schools helping mentor, encourage, and provide friendship, and assistance to students struggling in Reading and Math. Commitments are made for once a week for two hours working with a total of four students. Tutors come from all walks of life and professional backgrounds, but what ties our volunteers together is the willingness to help students within our community. Tutors must be 55 or older and must be eager to share their love of reading to help improve the lives of elementary school age students. If you are interested in changing lives in and around the community, please contact Bethanie Peadro at (615) 860-7180 or bpeadro@fiftyforward.org or just swing by her office located at FiftyForward Madison Station.
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
Tasty Tuesday: A Patriotic “Picnic”! Tuesday, July 19th Let’s continue celebrating our Independence on Tuesday, July 19th! The Silver Notes Band will be sharing patriotic music with us plus other crowd-pleasing selections.
all those who donated to the Matching Campaign. Thank you for investing in our center and keeping us steaming ahead into 2017!
Before the entertainment begins, enjoy an All-American lunch at 11:30 am. We’ll dine on hamburgers with all the fixings, baked beans, pasta salad, dessert, and tea! Purchase a $6.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, July 15th! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to win the fabulous raffle prize!
Learn the History of our American Flag Thursday, July 21st
to our dedicated Advisory Council president who is rotating off the board this year: Del Dorr, and those who served as committee chairs;
Summer Birthday Party
to the new Advisory Council Members: Bertha Brown, Nancy Brown, Shirley Kerkvliet, Larry McDougal, Charles Owens and John Young;
We’ll be celebrating the birthdays of our summer babies (June, July, August) on Thursday, July 21st at 1:30 pm in the Social Room. Everyone is welcome to come to for FREE punch, cupcakes, and ice cream, but only those with birthdays will get a coupon from Captain D’s for a free meal. Wayne Shick will also be her to share a “Pop Variety” Sing-A-Long and concert with us and well as a short wellness message. Sign up in the FREE event binder by Tuesday, July 19th.
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. for sponsoring all three of the Summer Dinner Shows; 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
Stephen Kirby of Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens will be sharing “Old Glory: The Story of Our American Flag” on Thursday, July 21 at 10:00 am. Ther e’s a lot mor e to the stor y than just Betsy Ross!! Sign up in the FREE event binder .
Thursday, July 21st
Summer Dinner Theater Begins Tuesday, July 26th Our Summer Dinner Series, sponsored by Wellcare Health Plans, Inc, will start off with a big “Howdy” on Tuesday, July 26th as John England and the Western Swingers bring us the down-home quality of country music with the sophistication and improvisation of hot jazz. The evening begins at 6:00 pm with a Cowboy BBQ Dinner of Bar-B-Cutie pulled pork, baked beans, slaw, cornbread, and peach cobbler. The show begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are 1 for $22; 2 for $20 (please note our last show in September will cost $25 each and will not be discounted). Seasons passes are available for $65. Get your tickets at the front desk. See the flyer inside for the August and September shows.
BIG Bingo! Tuesday, August 9th It’s Big Bingo time again on Tuesday, August 9th! At 11:30 am, partake of a Whitt’s barbecue sandwich, potato chips, dessert and tea before trying your luck. The Bingo calling will begin at Noon. Make sure to purchase your $6.00 ticket by Friday, A ugust 5th so you don’t miss the opportunity to win first-rate items and the $50.00 coverall prize! 301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Unless otherwise indicated, classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00.
Line Dance led by Faye Redden; 9:30 am SilverSneakers® Circuit - Kathleen Phillips -12:30; Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing workout. SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing led by Kathleen Phillips. 2:00 pm; Focuses on reducing stress and breathing techniques Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 and 6:00 pm; $5 per class for members Ballroom Dancing is on hiatus until September. Personal Training with Michael Neel; 4:30-6:30pm $15/30 min; $25/hour; Inquire at front desk SilverSneakers® Classic led by Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, 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 Stretch led by Kathleen Phillips; 1:45 pm; $2 a class Yoga with Stephen North 6:00 pm; $5.00 a class
Due to your requests, Kathleen will start a new Yoga Stretch class this month on Thursdays at 1:45 pm. Please note this class costs $2 per person and you pay Kathleen directly.
SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Elkin; 12:30pm Fitness Center Lisa 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
Benefit Checkup Are you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Community Food Advocates hotline: (615) 385 - 2286, ext: 230. Blood Pressure Checks 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks Signature Healthcare of 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. Dementia Support Group Kathy Johnson-Warner of Senior Helpers will help you get the support you need when dealing with your loved ones with dementia. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. 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.
*African Drumming and Dance – Offered free of charge by The Village Church! Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Party Room. Free Legal Aid: Provided by Beck & Beck Law Office Meet with an attorney on the 3rd Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. See the front desk to make an appointment. Rent our Building! - Rent our Social Room on Saturdays. Cost is $100 per hour, includes all tables and chairs. Members receive a 25% discount!
*Art Club - Meets on Thursdays any time between 9:00 and 1:00 in the Open Art Room to create and pursue arts and crafts. *Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join us for a chance to win prizes! *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. dasdf
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 *Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just Reeves, Notary. Donation to bring your knitting needles and some yarn. the center requested. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 Laughs & Crafts with Sara Jo – Each second Thursday 9-11 am have fun socializing 4:00, Fridays 9:00 - 3:00. while making crafts. See the front desk for examples of each craft. $2 per class. Computer Training– Learn *Loose Caboose Players - Calling all Actors! Rehearsals are Tuesdays 10 a.m. This is a basic computer skills plus Reader’s Theater so you don’t have to worry about memorizing lines. Facilitated by Windows 7-10 and Microsoft Office. Appointments must be Kelsey Mahaffey and Ginger Newman. made for 1st and 3rd Meditative Visual Arts Class - Before you paint, meditate! The fourth Tuesday of Mondays between 9-11 am. every month at 10:00 a.m. with Janay Moreland of Vivid, LLC. $20 includes all supplies. Call Jim Byler at 615-3642857 to make appointments. Each month’s painting will be displayed by the check-in computer. Class is July 26th; must sign up by July 22nd Open Computer Lab - Our computer lab is open for your daily use! *NOTE: Lab is closed during legal aid. Tech Up - Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one instruction on social media, laptops & smartphones. On the July 25th in half hour increments starting at 8:30 a.m. 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.
*Photo Club – The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Meets July 26th. *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 – ‘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 July 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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We’ll start the series off with a big ’howdy’ as this six-piece band brings us the down-home quality of country music with the sophistication and improvisation of hot jazz. The Swingers can boast of appearances at New York's Lincoln Center, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Rockettes Christmas Show for 5 years. Menu: Bar B Cutie pulled pork plate with 2 sides & dessert
Featuring the sounds of steel pans and percussion, Coral Bay captures the spirit of the Caribbean and provides just the right amount of island flavor. Also included in their extensive repertoire of music are a host of classic pop hits and many of Jimmy Buffett's most famous island tunes. Menu: Taste of the Islands
It's 1969, and one of the Midwest's premier groups, "The Chicago Avenue Band" is about to embark on a journey down Route 66. Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys & Dinettes and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid, and you've got the high-octane fun of Route 66. Menu: Blue Plate Special
Bible Conversation – Bible meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Book Club – Discuss the classic The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton on July 27 at 1:00 pm. This “Book Club in a Bag” selection takes a look at teenage violence. Pick up a copy of the book from Del or Sam. 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. Chess Club - Whether you love to play chess or have never played and want to learn how, come Tuesdays at 1:00 pm in the Social Room. Film Club – At 12:30 p.m. on most second and fourth Fridays. On July 8, we’ll go on a “Field Trip”! See the trip page for info! On July 22, it’s Staff Pick day! Bethanie has chosen the 2015 Academy-Award animated picture winner. Genealogy Club – Meets the 1st Thursday at 10:00 a.m. On July 7, they will discuss other ways to research information using FamilySearch.org 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. $24 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red and purple gear! Linda Kent, Queen. Monday, July 11 they go to Olive Garden. Reminisce – Meets 1st Tuesday at 1p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes!
Suggestions Welcome! Please see the suggestion box in the front hallway and our Advisory Council will review.
Second Sight - Get together with other Blind members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays at 9:00 a.m. **NEW! Stratego - Play the strategy game with Jim Byler on 2nd Tuesdays from 9-11am. He’ll teach you how! Wisdom Writers Club - Join others in Life Story Writing. Will only meet July 15 at 10:00 a.m. Stop by their display in the back hallway to see their salute to Madison Station’s 20th anniversary.
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 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. 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. Mt. Juliet Music Jam June’s Music Jam Reunion put us in the mood for some more good jammin’! Tuck away every scrumptious morsel at Courtney's, a cafeteria-style meat and three in Mt. Juliet, before enjoying the music stylings of our very own Van Driver, Ron Lashbrook, as he and other musicians perform for you at the Mt. Juliet Music Jam. Thursday, July 7 - 11:00 a.m. - $7 + Lunch Movie Club Field Trip Let’s beat the heat while watching a matinee at the Regal movie theater at the Streets of Indian Lake! We’ll all head to the theater first to pick out the movie we would each like to see. Then, based on your individual show time, we’ll take advantage of shopping and eating at the places around us on our own. Once all the movies are finished, we will rendezvous back at the van at an agreed upon time. Friday, July 8 - 11:00 a.m. - $6 + Lunch & Movie Lunch Bunch Series Discover what the Tennessean is raving about as we follow its “Eat City” guide to three of their top five picks for must-try meat and threes in Nashville! Ron and Sam get to take turns escorting you on these taste destinations each Wednesday for three consecutive weeks. Begin on July 13th with Bishop’s in Franklin, the precursor to the now famous Hattie B’s. Recommended dishes: fried chicken, corn soufflé. On July 20th, dine at Swett’s, which has been around 60+ years. Recommended dishes: fried catfish, macaroni and cheese. Finish up on July 27th at Dandgure’s, affectionately known to regulars as Dan’s. Recommended dishes: fried pork chops, squash casserole. *Note: These trips can’t be signed up for individually.* Wednesday, July 13, 20, 27 - 10:30 a.m. - $12 + Lunch “Pool” Party at J.L. Turner FiftyForward Center Calling all Pool Players!!! Our sister center, J.L. Turner in the Bellevue YMCA, has recently purchased a billiards table and would love our FiftyForward friends to come show them the ropes. This is a great time to check out another center and see what they have going on! Join us for a “Pool” party and
afterward we’ll stop at Marble Slab Creamery for delicious hand-mixed ice cream before returning. Friday, July 15 - 12:30 p.m. Cost of Ice Cream Madison Travelers to see “Smoke on the Mountain” Head to the Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville to take in “Smoke on the Mountain”. Set in North Carolina in 1938, the play follows the Sanders Family Singers as they perform at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church's Saturday Night Gospel Sing! Meet a talented family...quirky, flawed and uniquely entertaining! Become the congregation and enjoy over 30 classic gospel tunes that bring us all back to a much simpler time. Laugh at their crazy antics, sing along and witness a heartwarming conclusion that reminds us all what it means to be a family. Beforehand, lunch at the delicious buffet at Homestead Harvest Restaurant located in the idyllic Cumberland Mountain State Park. *Note: Please sign up by Tuesday, July 5th. No refunds will be given after this date.* Saturday, July 16 - 9:00 a.m. - $34 + Lunch Music for Seniors Music for Seniors invites you to the Delmas Long Community Center in Goodlettsville for the Mike Scott Bluegrass Duo. Mike Scott has been performing professionally for 44 years since the age of 10. He is a band leader, singer, songwriter, producer and current TV host on the local Heartland Channel. Afterward, dine at Painturo’s for Italian fare. Friday, July 22 - 9:45 a.m. - $6 + Lunch ***UPDATED TRIP*** Inglewood & Friends to Christiana, TN Inglewood has made a change to their previously advertised trip. Instead they will head to Christiana, TN for some delicious Southern grub at Miller’s Grocery. Miller’s Grocery was in continuous operation as a country store for over 75 years in the once bustling whistle-stop community. In 1995, the building was restored as an antique-filled, country cafe featuring home-style Southern cooking and award winning “from scratch” desserts. The name “Miller’s Grocery” remains in memory of long-time proprietor Mr. Stanley Miller and as a tribute to a by-gone era. Then, stop and shop at the old country stores and boutiques in the immediate area. Thursday, July 28 - 10:30 a.m. - $8 + Lunch
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
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Laughs ’n’ Crafts July 14 Crafting can be a great way to relieve stress! Come have fun plus make art out of everyday objects at this new class led by Sara Jo Beliles. Meets the second Thursday of the month from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the Art Room. This month, we’ll make bandana necklaces. Cost is only $2.00 for supplies. See the front desk for examples and to sign up.
Madison vs. Donelson Pool Tournament Results Donelson’s challenge to us for a Pool Tournament was met with a clean sweep for FiftyForward Madison Station! We took 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place! Congratulations to (left to right): James Blair, 1st Place; Bobby Fischer, 2nd Place; and Paulette Spalding, 3rd Place. A great time was had by all and talk is already brewing about another tournament!
NEW Game This Month: Stratego! Jim Byler would like to introduce a new game to our center this month: Stratego, a strategy board game for two players on a board of 10×10 squares. Each player controls 40 pieces representing individual soldier ranks in an army. The objective of the game is to find and capture the opponent's Flag. It’s a bit similar to chess. Let Jim teach you how to play this fun game on Tuesday, July 12 from 9:00 to 11:00 am. And if you already know how to play, come join him in teaching others or join him in a game!
Meditative Visual Art Class July 26 Before you paint—meditate! On Tuesday, July 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.
Madison Community Breakfast—The Madison-Rivergate Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Annual Madison Community Breakfast on Thursday, July 21 at 7:00 am. This free event will be held at the Madison Police Precinct at 400 Myatt Drive. Sponsored primarily by Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, the guest speaker at this event will be James “Boots” Donnelly, the former head coach of MTSU. RSVP at the FiftyForward front desk or call (615) 865-5400.
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!
Volunteers Needed at Skyline Medical Center—Skyline Medical Center is in need of volunteers in several different areas of the hospital including the Gift Shoppe, Greeters at the front door, and Desk Volunteers. Volunteers would only need to work one day a week for a four-hour shift. Plus you get a free lunch every time you work a shift! If you are interested, call Julie Davis, Director of Volunteers, at 615-769-2200.
As the fireworks Burst around in Circles and all the Different designs, the Evening gets longer. So cheers For all the Good times we've Had. I wouldn't trade them for anything. It's Just so bitter sweet. Kids having the time of their lives, Lost in time. Memories in the making. Noises of the summer. Overwhelming excitement in the air. Patriotism, the red, white, and blue. Quick little moments fly by. Relatives and friends having a blast. Smells of good ole homemade cooking. Just some Toasting and traditions along the way. Unbelievable love and sacrifice. Visioning every night like this one. Water balloons flying in the air. eXpectations of the night, blown away. Yelling and singing every word to every song. Zoned in on honor and enjoying life on the 4th of July. Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/ poem/the-4th-of-july
...Please remember that our handicapped parking spaces are for our handicapped patrons only. ...Although it’s hot, please park in the designated parking spaces ONLY— not in the middle of our roadways in an attempt to park under trees. There is shade located in the back of our lot if you want to park in the shade.
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 Bethanie Peadro FLIP Coordinator bpeadro@fiftyforward.org Emily EriamiatoeCare Manager eeriamiatoe@fiftyforward.org Darryl Brady - Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org Ron Lashbrook - Van Driver Felicia Whitaker - 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.
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Help Plan a New Volunteer Ride Service for Seniors July 18! The Senior Transportation Leadership Coalition, an initiation of The Council on Aging, is developing a ride service for seniors in Nashville so they can easily get around town. They need your honest reactions and feedback on what should or shouldn't be included in the proposed program. This is an exciting program and they really need volunteers to help plan a ride service that will change the way older adults get around town. Interested in being a rider? Come at 10:00 am on Monday, July 18th. Interested in being a driver? Come to the 11:00 am session on the 18th. Sign up for either session in the FREE event binder on the front desk to participate.
Women in Wealth Seminar July 7th Ladies, are you confident in handling your finances? In a survey done by Regions Bank in 2015, women are less confident in handling their finances than men, as well as less likely to go to a financial advisor. Join Paula Jarvis with Regions Bank on July 7th at 10:00 am as she helps to educate, equip, and empower you to manage your financial resources effectively. Refreshments will be served. Sign up in the FREE event binder on the front desk.
August 5 Our quarterly Flea Market will be held Friday, August 5 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Booth space is still available. Members can get a booth for $8.00/nonmembers 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.