Donelson November 2013 newsletter

Donelson Station 883883-8375 108 Donelson Pike

November Depot Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. DO NOT MISS THIS FREE FANTASTIC HOLIDAY SONGS AND STORIES EVENT FEATURING EDDIE KILGALLON! Eddie K is currently touring cowith the group “Montgomery Gentry” and has co -written songs for George Strait. He will be performing a special version of his beloved “Songs & Stories” program. There will be door prizes and deserts from our sponsors and a spaghetti lunch special from The Palm Café for only $5.00. You must sign up in the front office today!!!!

PRESENTED BY:

A special thank you to the following sponsors:

THE PALM TREE CAFE Stellar Healthcare Donelson Rehab Maybelle Carter

www.fiftyforwarddonelson.org

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BUTTON PINS WITH ROBERTA Friday, November 1 From 6:30—9:00 p.m. Cost is $25.00 which includes all materials but you bring your own buttons. You must sign up in the front office.

EDUCATION SESSION ABOUT DEMENTIA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 AT 9:45 A.M. This is a FREE event. Senior Helpers in Hendersonville will be here to discuss their core values and how one can ensure a better quality of life for those affected by dementia. This will be held in the front of the auditorium. Snacks will be provided.

WINDLANDS SOUTH TOUR AND LUNCH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Join us for a tour of the Windlands South Independent Living Community and then a complimentary lunch. We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m. and the cost for the van is $5.00.

FROZEN YOGURT AT TOPZ WITH AMANDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Join Amanda for a frozen delight at TOPZ in Hermitage! $3.00 for the van. LEAVE THE CENTER AT 5:30 P.M. HIKING CLUB FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Enjoy a beautiful hike on the Harpeth Woods Trail located in Edwin Warner Park. This is a 2.5 mile hike so please make sure you are able-bodied for the duration of this hike. We may stop for a light lunch after. Leave the center at 9:00 a.m.

Cost for the van is $5.00.

VETERANS DAY FREE LUNCH AT APPLEBEES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 This is a FREE event for all Veterans. Make sure to bring your I.D. or wear your uniform in order to receive your free lunch. Leave the center at 10:45 a.m. The ride is on us! Thank you for your service and dedication.

MYSTERY LUNCH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Join James and the gang for lunch at an undisclosed location. This is such fun and a great time to meet new people. Cost for the van is $5.00. Leave the center at 10:45 a.m.

LUNCH AND TOUR OF THE MARTIN CENTER WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER 13 We are heading to the FiftyForward in Brentwood for a tour of their beautiful center, lunch and fellowship. Cost for lunch and the van ride is $10.00 We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m.

HOLIDAY SONGS AND STORIES WITH EDDIE K THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Refer to the front page of the Depot for more information. This is a FREE event and will be so much fun! The Palm Café will have lunch available for $5.00. This begins at 10:00 a.m. SIGN UP IN THE FRONT OFFICE PLEASE!!!!!!

PREPARE TO PACK AWAY THE HOLIDAY WITH SUSAN GARDNER THURSDAY, NOVEMEMBER 14 FROM 6:30 TILL 8:30 P.M. Professional organizer, Susan Gardner will be conducting this informational seminar on how to become more organized after the holidays are over. This cost is $15.00 per person and you must register by calling 615-477-9795 or at clearingthewayhome.com CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Get ready for the holidays and come shop with us at Christmas Village where there will be over 100 vendor booths. Tickets for this event are $10.00 and will be paid at the door. The cost for the van is $4.00. We will leave the center at 9:00 a.m.

MEDICARE INFORMATION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 FROM 9:30 TILL NOON. Sign up in the front office for an appointment to talk with a representative from GNRC to assist you with questions about Medicare.

AARP SAFE DRIVING COURSECOURSE-PART 1 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 You must attend both days of this 2-part class in order to receive credit for completing this in full. The second part will take place on Monday, November 25. This is from 12:00 till 4:00 p.m. Cost is $12.00 for AARP members and $14.00 for non-members. This is to be paid directly to the instructor. You must sign up in the front office.

LISA’S LUNCHBUNCH TUEDAY, NOVEMBER 19. We are going to Monell ’s in Germantown!

Tuesday specials are spinach lasagna and pot roast. They will also have their famous skillet fried chicken, southern veggies, salads, drinks dessert and biscuits. The food is served communal style. The cost for lunch is about $13.00 which will be paid to the server. Cost for the van is $5.00. Leave the center at 10:45 a.m.

CENTER LUNCH WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. Let ’s celebrate with a wonderful Thanksgiving meal from The Palm Café. We will have our own sing-along choir perform for us during this wonderful event. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Cost for the lunch $7.00.

Music For Seniors THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21. This FREE event will take place at the Brentwood YMCA and will feature the Eclectic Five Swing Band. We will leave the center at 1:00 p.m. and the cost for the van is $5.00.

SUPPER CLUB THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 The supper club is headed to Maggianos on West End for some wonderful Italian food! If you have never been, you need to go! Cost for the van is $5.00. Leave the cwenter at 5:30 p.m.

HALLWAY ART Thank you to Kay Hailey Peterson for taking over the art portrayed in our hallways. In November we will be featuring handmade quilts on our walls and would love to show yours too! If you are interested in showing some of your work, please see the front office or contact Kay by email: kaileypete@tds.org

New Game day for active seniors!

Gusteria, a member, has decided to lead game day on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Let’s get together and play board games, cornhole or even a game of pool! We have also added darts to our list! Come and join the fun!

Thank you so much Gusteria!!!

Bowling Club Now meeting at Donelson Bowl on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month!

Bowling starts at 2 p.m.

Please join our group!

Cost $1.00 shoe rental .75 per game

November Highlights...

Susan Gardner is back in November!

Join Susan on November 14 from 6:30 till 8:30 pm. Susan ,a professional organizer, will discuss how to prepare to pack away the Holiday. This workshop is geared toward making your celebrations more peaceable and next year ’s more organized. To register, please call 615-4779795 or go to ClearingTheWayHome.com The cost for this seminar is $15.00

We have added a new Yoga instructor!

Kara will be teaching Yoga on Mondays at 8:00 a.m. starting November 4.

Kara moved to Nashville from eastern Pennsylvania. She has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and also studied Fine Arts at Kutztown University. Kara was introduced to Yoga by a friend in high school and loved the positive energy and serenity it created. She felt a deep sense of peace and inner awareness that she never experienced before. Since then, Yoga became a habitual routine in her life. She started teaching yoga in 2012, focusing on a slow and strong approach, and noticed the participants returning for every class. Currently, she is a freelance portrait artist drawing realistic portraits and eventually wishes to combine Yoga with Art for a totally therapeutic experience.

The cost for this class will be $4.00 and will be paid directly to Kara. We welcome Kara to FiftyForward and I hope you all take advantage of her knowledge and passion she has for Yoga!

QIGONG Come and try Qigong on Monday, November 11 at 9:45 a.m. This is similar to meditation.

It is the practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation. With roots in Chinese Medicine, martial arts and philosophy, Qigong is viewed as the practice to cultivate and to balance.

Come and check this class out so that we can see if it is something that our members would like to see as ongoing.

New Spanish class starts Wdnesday November 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Upcoming Computer Classes Basic Computer Skills Saturdays, January 4th-25th, 2014 (9-11 a.m.) $20 for members $30 for non-members

Sign up in main office today! These classes will fill up fast.

DON’T FORGET!!!

DECEMBER 7 IS OUR CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR FROM 9:00 .M. TILL 3:00 P.M. ALL VENDORS ARE WELCOME (CRAFTS ONLY) BOOTHS ARE $25.00 FOR THE DAY. SIGN UP IN THE FRONT OFFICE. WE ARE FILLING UP QUICK SO RESERVE YOUR BOOTH TODAY! Also, the bargain basement will be open this day, so come and check out all of our goodies!!!

In loving memory of Ruth Depies We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Ruth Depies ’ family.

Ruth passed away last month. She was a longtime member of FiftyForward Donelson Station and was responsible for helping get the caps crocheted for our troops. We will surely miss Ruth ’s spunky spirit and her smiling face. We would like to continue the caps in Ruth ’s honor. We do have some yarn available for those who are interested. Please see James in the front office for more information.

Free Legal Advice with Barbara Moss Elder Law of Nashville Asset Protection & Peace of Mind Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, TennCare When? 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1-4 p.m.

Appointments are 30 minute intervals, you must sign up in the front office.

Barbara has been named as one of

“Nashville ’s Best Lawyers.”

Water Aerobics We are pleased to announce that McKendree Village welcomes FiftyForward members to enjoy more water aerobic classes at their facility.

Class Schedule Mon/Wed/Fri Open Swim 1-3:30 p.m.

Mon/Wed class with Terri 10-11 a.m. **You must have a medical release to use their pool. Forms are in the front office.

Donations are always welcome to go towards their Resident Fund.

MidMid-Tenn Gem and Mineral Society

Jewelry School We offer over 30 jewelry classes here For information email or call John Martin, classes@mtgms.org 210615 210 -5385 To register for class call the center 883office at 883 -8375 For a schedule: www.mtgms.org

Bargain Basement

The Larry Keeton Theatre is proud to present: “White Christmas� starting December 5 - 22.

Tickets are $30.00 for the dinner and the show. Group pricing is available.

Call 883883-8375 or order online at thelarrykeetontheatre.org

On behalf of the staff and the members, we would like to thank our WONDERFUL bargain basement ladies who have worked so hard to get the outside basement in top-notch shape. Thanks to Virginia Doak, Annie Martin, Sue Love, Jan Hackett and Teri Farrar. You ladies are so special to us!

Make sure to visit the bargain basement on December 7th during our craft fair. We will have lots of goodies for sale!

Office Staff Notes Hi everyone! This is an update from Lisa Maddox (Program Director) and James Cunningham (Morning Office Manager). We would like to welcome Joe Baker as our new afternoon Office Manager. Many of you may remember Joe working in our front office last summer. We are so happy to have him back with us!

Make sure to stop by and say hello to him.

Our corporate office is in the midst of interviewing for our new Director.

Fran (Interim Director) will be here until a decision has been reached.

We are so happy to have Fran ’s support during this time.

We are doing a lot of cleaning and reorganizing in the front office.

Come take a look! It really looks great! Janice will be moving down to the Arts office and Jeff, from The Palm Café, will be moving into Janice’s office. Eventually we will

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE? MEDICARE? We will have a representative from GNRC here on Monday, November 18 from 9:30 a.m. till noon who will be able to help you with any questions you may have regarding Medicare. Please sign up in the front Office.

FiftyForward

Care Team

have a desk in the front lobby for a volunteer to occupy and check memberships and make sure everyone is scanning in!

Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and please do not hesitate to come to any of us with ideas, suggestion or any questions.

Thanks! Lisa and James

Providing older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind.

You will benefit from: *A personalized, comprehensive needs assessment *Development of a plan of care *Guidance and advocacy to access services *Monitoring of care

Contact Gretchen Funk at 615 743743-3436 or gfunk@fiftyforward.org

IN OUR FACILITY FULLYFULLY-OUTFITTED FITNESS ROOMS Featuring treadmills, stationary bikes, weights and large-screen tvs.

POOL ROOM Furnished with three pool tables, cues and balls. Come enjoy a game!

OTHER SERVICES PALM TREE CAFÉ Open M-F 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hot meals, deli sandwiches, salads and soups at a reasonable price.

LADIES AND GENTS SALON FULL SERVICE HAIR AND NAIL SALON

COMPUTER ROOM/LOUNGE Set up with computers for our members ’ use. Now outfitted with a big-screen tv and leather sofa.

SOCIAL HALL A comfortable room with tables, chairs, vending machine and kitchenette. Come play cards or meet your friends.

FiftyForward Travel 20132013-2014 Biltmore—Nov. 11-13 Italy travel presentation—Nov. 19 Harrah ’s—Nov. 21 Redneck Christmas at Pigeon Forge—Dec. 2-4 Harrah ’s—Dec. 12 Scotland—April 21-30, 2014 Blue Danube Cruise—May 12-22, 2014 Alaska Land and Cruise—May 22—June 1, 2014 Niagra Falls – June 15-21, 2014 Yellowstone—July 25-31, 2014 Cuba—Sept. 21-29, 2014 Italy—Nov. 3-12, 2014

Haircuts Color and Highlights Waxing Services Manicures, Pedicures FiftyForward Rates Available!

615 231-1934

MIDMID-TENN GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY JEWELRY SCHOOL silver jewelry lapidary (stone polishing) faceting cold connections wire wrapping Contact John Martin (615) 210-5385 mbdjewelry@aol.com www.mtgms.org

*See Janice for more details! 231-1235 OFFICE HOURS MondayMonday -Friday 7 a.m.— a.m.— 5 p.m.

BUILDING HOURS MondayMonday -Friday 7 – 5 p.m.

Saturday 9a.m. – 1p.m.

Weekly Schedule MONDAY 8 a.m. Yoga with Kara 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc a.m.9 a.m.

-noon Quilting Club (9 a.m.-3 p.m. on 4th Mondays) nc 9:30 a.m. Walk with Ease nc 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 10 a.m. Spanish Class 11 a.m. Program Committee Second Monday 10:30 a.m. Book Club fourth Monday nc 1:00 p.m Open swim at McKendree

WEDNESDAY 8:008:00-9:00 a.m. Basic Yoga nc 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics nc 9-11:30 a.m. Open Art Room for Advanced Art 9:30 a.m. Walk with Ease nc 9:309:30 -10:30 a.m. Line Dancing nc 10 a.m. Water aerobics at McKendree Village 12:30 p.m. Bingo nc 1 p.m. Legal Aid on 3rd Wednesday 1 p.m. Open swim at McKendree

THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. Strength Training nc 8:458:45 -9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc TUESDAY 9:30 a.m. Grief and Loss Group 4th Thurs8:00 a.m. Strength Training nc day nc 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low Impact aerobics nc 11 a.m. Red Hat Society second Thursday 9-11:30 a.m. Art for Beginners 1:30 p.m. Water Aerobics-McKendree 10 a.m. ROMEO for men only meets at Cracker Barrel on Stewarts Ferry Pike FRIDAY 2nd Tuesdays nc 8:15 a.m. Walking club every week. Meet at 10 a.m. Computer Club Third Tuesdays Kohl’s Trailhead on Greenway. If raining, nc meet at Opry Mills 10 a.m. Digital Camera Club Second 8:458:45-9:30 a.m. Low Impact Aerobics Tuesdays nc 9:30 a.m. Tailgate Fridays. Wear your faa.m.10 a.m.

-2 p.m. Social Bridge nc vorite team jerseys and bring some yummy 11 a.m. I-Pad/Tablet Class Third Tuestreats to share in the social hall. day 10 a.m. Bible Study with Davene 1:301:30 -2:30 p.m. Tai Chi nc (4th Friday of each month) nc 4-6 p.m. Texas Hold ’em games nc 11 a.m. Sing-a-long Choir nc 6:30 p.m. Digital Focus Fourth Tuesdays 1 p.m. Open swim at McKendree nc

*NEW* FREE Events Section **This section will give you ideas of other events happening in Nashville. If you ever have an event to list, please let Lisa know!** Music at The Frist: Billy Contreras This FREE event is on Friday, November 8 from 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Billy Contreras is a multi-instrumentalist fluent in many styles, but is perhaps best known as a trailblazing, improvisational jazz violinist. A music instructor at Belmont University by day, Contreras has recorded with notable musicians such as Charlie Louvin, Hank Williams III and has performed with the likes of George Jones and Ray Price. Call 244-3340 for more information about his event.

Boutique Bazaar presents Christmas Show Saturday, November 30 from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. This FREE event supports small local business ’ in Sumner County and will be held at a 9800 square foot vintage warehouse in the heart of Gallatin.

There will be 60 crafters artisans and boutiques along with giveaways and grab bags. The address is 254 W. Eastland Street, Gallatin, TN 37073.

Friends of the Center Special thanks to our sponsors for the year: • •

Phillips Robinson Funeral Home • Sysco • John A’s • Dick’s Flowers • Buckeye Cleaning Systems • McKendree Village • RJ Young • Windlands South • Sonic • Ace Hardware • Hip Donelson • Cantrell Physical Therapy

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11 Veterans Day 12 Mystery Qi Gong 9:45am lunch-leave at Lunch at Apple- 10:45 a.m. bees-FREE to veterans. Leave at 10:45 a.m.

13 Martin Center tour and lunch leave the center at 10:30 a.m.

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18 Medicare appts. 9:30 am till noon AARP Safe Driving Course Starts at noon

19 Lunch bunch to Monells Leave at 10:45 a.m.

20 Center lunch 11:30a.m.

AARP Safe Driving Course starts at noon

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7 Windlands South Tour and lunch 10:30 a.m..

Topz Yogurt 5:30 pm

8 Hiking Club – 9 Harpeth Wood Trail leave at 9:00 a.m.

14 Holiday Show with Eddie K Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Pack away the Holidays 6:30

15 Christmas Village leave the center at 9:00 a.m.

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Adv. Council 11:30 Am Birthday Party 1pm Supper Club 5:30 p.m.

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5 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Zumba 12:15 Tai Chi 1:30

12 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Zumba 12:15 Tai Chi 1:30

19 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Zumba 12:15 Tai Chi 1:30

26 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Zumba 12:15 Tai Chi 1:30

4 Yoga with Kara 8:00 a.m.

Low impact aerobics 8:45 Water Aerobics 10 a.m. at McKendree

11 Yoga with Kara 8:00 a.m.

Low impact aerobics 8:45 Qi Gong 9:45 a.m.

Water Aerobics 10 a.m. at McKendree

18 Yoga with Kara 8:00 a.m.

Low impact aerobics 8:45 Water Aerobics 10 a.m. at McKendree

25 Yoga with Kara 8:00 a.m.

Low impact aerobics 8:45 Water Aerobics 10 a.m. at McKendree

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27 Yoga 8:00 a.m.

Low impact Aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Line Dancing 9:30 Water Aeorbics 10:00

20 Yoga 8:00 a.m.

Low impact Aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Line Dancing 9:30 Water Aeorbics 10:00

13 Yoga 8:00 a.m.

Low impact Aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Line Dancing 9:30 Water Aeorbics 10:00

6 Yoga 8:00 a.m.

Low impact Aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Line Dancing 9:30 Water Aeorbics 10:00

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21 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Zumba 12:15

14 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

Zumba 12:15

7 Strength Training 8:00 Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

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Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

15 Walking club 8:15 a.m.

Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

8 Walking club 8:15 a.m.

Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

1 Walking club 8:15 a.m.

Low impact aerobics 8:45 a.m.

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30 Strength training 9:00 a.m.

23 Strength training 9:00 a.m.

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2 Strength training 9:00 a.m.

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