The Whistlestop Newsletter
May 2014 FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115 (615) 860-7180 www.fiftyforward.org
Hours of Operation: Monday—Thursday, 7a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Fitness Center open until 6:30 p.m.), Fridays until 3:30p.m.
FIFTYFORWARD ANNOUNCES MATCHING CAMPAIGN! Have you been considering making a donation to our center? Well, now is the BEST time to make one! Right now, thanks to an agency stakeholder, your gift WILL BE MATCHED! That’s right, your donation to FiftyForward Madison Station can MEET TWICE THE NEEDS. An anonymous donor has provided “seed dollars” to match all donations made between May 1 and June 30. Isn’t that exciting?! As a member/supporter, you know first hand our center provides enriching programs and services. You also know operating a center takes financial resources over and above membership fees. Later this week you will be receiving a letter by mail, along with a donor envelope. Last year, we were able to raise close to $9,000 with this campaign. Because of your generosity our center programs and services remain available to all who need them. This year, our goal will be $9,000. Won’t you help us meet it? Again, the challenge campaign will be held from May 1 to June 30, 2014. I hope you will make a contribution today. And remember, your donation, if made before June 30, 2014 will be MATCHED! Thank you for considering this request, -Kelsey Mahaffey Center Director Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
Headlining Occasions Technology Fair On Thursday, June 5th from 10 :00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. volunteers from Deloitte will be onsite to provide one-on-one assistance and answer your Grown Up Show-and-Tell - Friday, May 16 questions about The Wisdom Writers group will present a personal memoir Grown Up Show-and-Tell on on-line safety and Friday, May 16th at 10:00 a.m. Bring a photo, letter, family heirloom or artifact and share your various internet story or just come and listen. Bring an open heart and all your wisdom! Deborah Wilbrink, a activities. Bring your personal historian and member of the Association of Personal Historians, will lead this event phone, digital sure to evoke laughter, tears and memories. Sign up at the front desk for this FREE event. camera, e-notebook, Tasty Tuesday Café - Tuesday, May 20 laptop or other Celebrate May with a concert by our one-and-only Golden Tones Choir led by the winsome devises with a list of Geno Haffner. Our songbirds will be treating us to Cole Porter selections on Tuesday, May questions. The Eden Games 20th at 11:30 a.m. Come prepared to sing along to these classic favorites and tuck into a Good Food for Good déjeuner of ham, potato salad, green beans, rolls, iced tea and cookies. Purchase your $5.00 People invites your ticket by Friday, May 16th. grandkids, ages Music and Medicine with Dr. Ming Wang - Thursday, May 22 10-14, to participate Sign up at the front desk for the FREE “Music and Medicine”, Dr. Ming Wang’s popular series in a week-long camp on Thursday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. In addition to tips on vision care and speaking on various in June inspired by options for corrective surgical vision enhancements, the renowned eye surgeon will also the popular Hunger demonstrate his musical abilities on the Chinese instrument, the “er hu”. He will be joined by Games series. The his friend, Carlos Enrique Gonzalez, a professional classical guitarist and composer. Eden Games camp includes activities Skyline Lunch and Learn - Tuesday, May 27 such as gardening, The FREE Lunch and Learn presented by Skyline returns on Tuesday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. farm and market Sign up at the front desk to guarantee your Panera Bread sandwich, salad, chips, tea and visits, hikes and team cookie. Dr. Ralph Nagy, a trauma surgeon, will speak with us about the community building advantages of having a trauma center, falls and taking medications. activities, among Big Bingo - Thursday, May 29 other things. See Some of you wondered where it went, but it didn’t wander far. Big Bingo found its way to Sam for more Thursday, May 29th at 5:00 p.m. after an event-FULL April. Make sure to purchase your $5.00 information on this fabulous ticket by Friday, May 23rd so you don’t miss the opportunity to win the first rate prizes and opportunity! $50.00 coverall gift card! Partake of a Whitt’s barbecue sandwich, chips and tea before trying County Primary your luck. Elections AARP Driver Course - Thursday & Friday, May 29 & 30 The Center will open The semi-annual AARP Driver Safety Course is back from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Thursday and for voting in the Friday, May 29th and 30th. Jim Paris, the 55Alive instructor, will lead you through the newly County Primary revised AARP Driver Course manual. Some insurance carriers even offer a discount if you take Elections on this course; check with your carrier to find out for sure. The instructor will collect payment the Tuesday, May 6th first day of the course. AARP members are $15.00 each, non-AARP members are $20.00 each. from 7:00 a.m.until Sign up at the front desk for this two-day course. 7:00 p.m. May Breakfast Fundraiser - Saturday, May 10 Invite everyone you know to join us for our scrum-diddly-umptious fundraiser breakfast in honor of Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Piccadilly will cater the hearty menu of scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits, gravy, sausage, bacon, fruit and coffee. Plus be entertained by the charming sounds of Ron Lashbrook and Friends. Those of you who have attended any musical events around here know what a treat this will be! Tickets are $12.00 and may be purchased until Tuesday, May 6th.
(*) Denotes free class for
FiftyForward members. Visitors add $5 per day.
Classes
Bob Ross Oil Painting Class– $25 for a completed oil painting on canvas! Taught by certified instructor Liz Farar. The class will be on Monday, May 19th at 9 a.m. Please sign up and pay at the front desk by Wednesday, May 14th. *Computer Class- Sign up at the front for a free beginners computer class with Mr. Jabbi of Complete Computers Thursday, April 24 from 11-noon. Ask him any questions you may have! *Crochet for Beginners– Wednesdays at 12:30 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– By appointment only. Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. Guitar Lessons– Fridays at 4 p.m. Taught by Vern Pilder. $15/45 min. Go to the front desk to schedule. *Line Dance– Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Led by Faye Redden. Join this fun group of dancers for a great time as well as great exercise! Piano & Voice Lessons– Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 310-4579 to schedule. *Reader’s Theater- Calling all Actors! Rehearsals for the new skit are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Don’t worry about memorizing your lines. Facilitated by Kim Yearwood. *Senior Strength Training– Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 a.m. Taught by Fred Sandoval. Unsure of how to use the equipment in the fitness center? This class is for you! *SilverSneakers Classic– Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. & Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Class uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs. *SilverSneakers Circuit– Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Kathleen Phillips. Combines fun & fitness to increase your cardiovascular & muscle endurance with a standing workout. *SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing– Every Monday from 2-3 p.m. This class focuses on reducing stress and working on your breathing. Taught by Kathleen Phillips. *SilverSneakers Yoga - Temporarily on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Taught by Kathleen Phillips. Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. *Social Media and/or Tablet Class– Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one instruction with Lauren, our Morning Office Manager. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Half hour increments between 8:30 & 9:30 a.m. Tai-Chi– Wednesdays at 9 a.m. & 6:45 p.m. Taught by Larry Lee. Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi to improve balance, flexibility and overall health. $3/class Yoga– Mondays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. & Fridays at 2 p.m. Taught by Stephen North, Jr. Learn the art of relaxation & health through traditional yoga. $5/class.
The Fitness Center is open Mon-Thur, 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m, Friday til 3:30p.m. Cards and billiards are available Mon-Thur, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Fridays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. www.fiftyforward.org
Check below to see what’s showing at Film Club! Check the calendar for specific dates.
Clubs & Groups
Bible Conversation– Led by Story Church, Bible Conversation meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Brain Train– Every Monday at 11:00 practice team trivia with Madison’s Brain Train team. Come for fun and/or to join! Book Club– Meet Wednesday, May 28th at 1:00 p.m. The May selection is Moloka’i by Alan Bennent and is available at the local library. Facilitator: Del Dorr. Bunco- Come play Bunco on the third Monday of every month at 1:30 p.m. We need at least 4 to play this easy dice game. Free prizes for those who win the most and Bunco. Crochet Club– Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. All crocheters welcome for fun and fellowship! Instruction provided. Film Club– Join the Film Club on every Friday except the second Friday of May for a movie and refreshments at 1:30 p.m. This month’s selections will be A League of Their Own, Philomena, The African Queen and Hugo. Friday Night Music Jam—Every Friday from 6-9 p.m. Free, but they do pass the hat for donations. All acoustic music welcome. Bring your instrument and sign up to play! Game Club– Everyone is welcome to join Sam on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. to play a new game. In May we will play Imaginiff. This board and card game in one is a hilarious party game where you find out what people really think of you (in pretend, funny scenarios) and your opinion matters. The winner gets a prize! Genealogy Club– Meets 1st Thursday at 10 a.m. Want to research your family history? This is the group for you. Golden Tones Choir– Led by Geno Haffner. Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Seeking those who love to sing. Inglewood & Friends– Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips. Karaoke Club– Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. led by “D. J. Dottie” Dillard. Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! Knitting Club– Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles and some yarn. 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. Open Music Jam– Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2. Photo Club– The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets the fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. In May they will go over filtering and black and white conversion in Lightroom. Pop-Up Club– Sign up at the front desk to be made aware of last minute deals on trips and entertainment, known as “pop-ups” as they come available. Quilting Club– Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Led by Carole Petty. Red Hat Society– Meets 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, May 12th the ladies will lunch at Rafferty’s. Reminisce– Meets 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes! Silver Notes Band– Wednesday at 2 p.m. 16-piece+ big band that performs all over Nashville. Kim Yearwood, Band Leader. Did you play an instrument in high school? Come join us! Still Searching – This reading and discussion group meets on the fourth Friday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Facilitated by Carol Roberts and Cornelia Laux. Wisdom Writers Club- Meets first and third Fridays at 10 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing. Facilitated by Carol Roberts.
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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 reimbursed location!
Special Services
Blood Pressure Checks1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown. Blood Pressure and Glucose ChecksJenny Kay Caregivers: 2nd Thursdays of the month, 11:00 – noon. Hickory Gardens: 4th Thursdays of the month, 10:30-11:30 Depression and Bipolar Support GroupIf 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 first and third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Center. Facilitated by Annie Lauri of the DBSA Madison Chapter. Free Legal Aid: Provided by Beck & Beck Law Office Meet with Bill Beck on the 3rd Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m. in 15 minute sessions. Visit the front desk or call 860-7180 to make an appointment. Free Wi-FiWe are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password. Grief Support GroupEvery first and third Monday at 10 a.m. we offer 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 University. Having a Big Party? Rent our Building!We provide rental of our Social Room for evenings and Saturdays. Cost is $100 per hour, minimum of three hours and includes all tables and chairs. FiftyForward members receive a 25% discount! Living at Home ServicesProviding referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Adrienne Morgan, Care Manager. Call 860-7180. Medicare CounselingKay Sanders, a member of our Center, is certified in helping with any questions and concerns you may have about your Medicare plan. She will have appointments the third Tuesday of every month at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Please sign up at the front desk. Metro Nutrition ProgramLunch 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 860-7180. Donations requested. Notary ServicesJulie Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Monday through Thursday, 12:30– 4:30 p.m. Fridays 11:30-3:30 p.m. Open Computer LabOur computer lab is equipped with cable internet and open for your daily use! *NOTE: Lab is closed during private computer tutoring times, massage, Legal Aid and Medicare Counseling. * Personal TrainerMichael Neel is a Certified Personal Trainer. He will be available to work with you on Mondays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. He will be happy to show you how to safely and effectively use the fitness equipment in the Fitness Center. It is $15/30 minutes and $25/an hour. Please sign up at the front desk if interested. Technology On Demand: Private Computer TutoringTaught by Don Smartt. Private sessions are 90 minutes each. Topics available include Microsoft Word, Excel Basics, Internet Basics, and Email/Social Networking. Cost is $30 per session. Call 860-7180 to schedule. When possible please give a 24-hour cancellation notice. Therapeutic MassageEvery 2nd Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Danielle Paris, Licensed Massage Therapist. Cost is $25 for 30 minutes, $50 for one hour. Call 860-7180 to schedule. TransportationTo/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles. Walk Our Parking Lot4 times around our parking lot equals one mile!
***All the trips are posted at the center on the 3rd Tuesday of the
May Migrations
month. Payment is DUE at sign-up. If the trip is full, put your
name on the waiting list. If we get at least 10 names we’ll try to plan the trip again. ***
Hiking Club to Rails-to-Trails, Ashland City Hike one of Michele’s favorites, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail in Ashland City. Also known as Rails-to-Trails, this trail was transformed into an artery for the Tennessee Central Railroad in 1901 to transport ore, lumber and other products. The Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail runs beneath a dense canopy of oak, maple, sycamore, elm and redbud trees, skirting both the Cumberland River and its tributary, Sycamore Creek. After your exertions, refresh yourselves at Riverview Restaurant and Marina offering seafood and other American victuals, a salad bar and even a seniors menu. The FiftyForward Donelson Hiking Club will join us for this trip; the more the merrier, yes!?! Friday, May 9 – 8:30 a.m. $6 + Lunch Country Music Hall of Fame Take a self-guided stroll down country music memory lane at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Or if you choose, pay an extra $4.00 when you arrive to have the audio tour. Some of the highlight exhibits are Reba: All the Women I Am and The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and California Country. Wrap up with lunch at Two Twenty Two Grill inside the museum. Chef Jeremy Foy offers a unique spin on authentic Southern favorites, using locally-grown produce and the freshest ingredients. Relax and listen to live music while you dine in the restaurant. Wednesday, May 28 – 8:30 a.m. $29 + Lunch
These Trips are Filling Up Fast: Milky Way Manor House and Farm Tour Lynnville, TN’s Soda Pop Junction awaits you for lunch with their traditional American menu. While there, visit the train car of the museum to see the photos of Milky Way in the 1930s. Afterward, explore the Milky Way Manor House and Farm. At the center of Milky Way Farm sits the beautiful 1930s Tudor mansion built for candy legend Frank Mars, founder of the MARS Candy Corporation. The farm boasts many elegant barns situated throughout the 1,100 acres of fertile Giles County land. Stay for coffee and dessert at the Manor House’s Historic Table. Friday, May 2 – 9:30 a.m. $17 + Lunch
FULL Trips: Bottomview Farm Strawberries in Portland Monday, May 5 – 9:00 a.m. Music for Seniors: Nashville Harmony Community Chorus & Cheekwood Wednesday, May 14 - 9:30 a.m. Senior Day on the General Jackson Monday, May 12 - 10:30 a.m.
$5 + Lunch and Produce $6 + Lunch $34 includes Lunch
Inglewood and Friends to Lebanon Premium Outlets Monday, May 19 - 10:15 a.m.
$6 + Lunch
Madison Travelers to Thomas House Hotel, Red Boiling Springs Saturday, May 24 – 10:45 a.m.
$7 + Lunch
May Proceedings Good Food for Good People - Every Thursday Many of you have already seen the new fresh food market which soft launched in the Social Room on Thursdays in April. Now every Thursday from 12:30 - 2:00, Good Food for Good People will have fresh, often local and organic produce, meats, cheese, eggs and jellies for sale. They offer a reduced price from the average grocery store and Senior Citizens also receive an extra 10% off their purchase. Sit back and let the groceries come to you for a change! Grief Support Adds Another Day Adam Waltenbaugh, Masters in Counseling from Vanderbilt University, has added another day to the Grief Support Group calendar to provide more continuity for the group. He welcomes you to join their group on the first and third Mondays of every month at 10:00 a.m. What’s the 411? *We have some tip-top information for you during our May seminar series. On Tuesday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m., Bridges Deaf and Hard of Hearing will host a workshop on how to better interact with those who are deaf and hard of hearing. Sign up at the front desk for this FREE event. We will partake of refreshments. *Adrienne, our Living at Home Care Manager, will help signup those interested in property tax freezes, the fan and air conditioning program, utility assistance, phone assistance and food help on Thursday, May 15th at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up at the front desk for this as well. You do not have to be a member to attend this event. Please pass the word along if you know someone who could benefit from this event.
Film Club Discover heart-rending stories, complex characters & unique worlds each Friday (except the 9th) at 1:30 p.m. with the Film Club. May’s shows include: A League of Their Own, Philomena, The African Queen and Hugo. Check out the bulletin board by the Billiards Room for more information about each movie. Popcorn & drinks are served with each showing. We welcome your input on selections!
Computer Class Sign up at the front desk for a FREE beginners computer class from 11:00 to noon on Thursday, May 15th. Ask your questions and get answers. Hurry to sign up! We only have ten available slots. This class will be taught in the computer lab by Mr. Jabbi of Complete Computers. Calling All Interested Parties *Is a hot air balloon ride one of the items on your bucket list? We’ve had several requests for hot air balloon rides and Kelsey has discovered a great deal for us! Speak with Sam to be added to the interest list and for more information. If we have enough interest we will schedule a special Bucket List trip! *Sam needs to order tickets soon if we are going to have a chance to attend a Diamond Rio fundraising concert to support the Nashville Firefighters Association and their programs on Saturday, October 18th. The concert would commence at 7:00 p.m., cost approximately $20 plus your cost of dinner before the show. Please signup at the front desk if you have any interest in attending this trip.
And we would like to thank….
All vendors who made the Health Expo possible, Sherry Hall of HighPoint Hospice for dessert & free Five Wishes documents, Home Depot for the Tasty Tuesday giveaways, Windlands East for providing Tasty Tuesday dessert, all the bakers for the goodies for the Flea Market and HCA Healthcare for providing the birthday cupcakes. Thanks for your contributions to our Center!
May Newsletter www.fiftyforward.org Need to Contact Us? FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails:
Hidden Object Be the first to identify all ten hidden items in the picture below to Sam and win a prize!
Kelsey Mahaffey-Center Director kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org Samantha Garlock– Program Manager sgarlock@fiftyforward.org Julie Reeves– Afternoon Office Manager jreeves@fiftyforward.org Lauren Woods– Morning Office & Volunteer Manager lwoods@fiftyforward.org Kathleen Phillips-SS Instructor/Liaison kphillips@fiftyforward.org Adrienne Morgan-Care Manager amorgan@fiftyforward.org
Michele Clark-FLIP Coordinator mclark@fiftyforward.org Darryl Brady-Maintenance dbrady@fiftyforward.org Fred Sandoval-Fitness Center Ron Lashbrook-Van Driver Felicia Whitaker -Metro Meals
Where are we located? FiftyForward Madison Station’s address is 301 Madison Street. However, we are physically located at the end of Douglas Street. There is a sign in the driveway that says “FiftyForward Madison Station.” Parking and entrance are in the back.
Memorial Day In observance of Memorial Day, the Center will be closed on Monday, May 26th. The staff of FiftyForward Madison takes this time to thank the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We also thank all those who have served, are currently serving and their families.