The Whistlestop Newsletter
Back-to-School in September 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.
Fall Semester Class List We have a myriad of options for the “Fall Semester.” Whether you want arts, wellness education, languages or music we’ve got the class for you! Get your copy
of the Class List on the front desk for a complete listing. Be sure to check out the Back-to-School bulletin board for more information about each class.
Featured Fall Classes: First in the Wellness 101 series - Tuesday, September 9th at 1:30 p.m. Hormones 101 - - Dr. Roberts -- sign up at the front desk for this FREE class Beginners American Sign Language - every Monday for four weeks Monday, September 15th – Monday, October 6th at 2:00 p.m. $25.oo per student -- sign up at the front desk -- need at least 8 for this class An Acrylic Affair - Thursday, September 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. $30.00 per painter -- sign up at the front desk -- need at least 15 for this class Wine, cheese and coffee included - example of painting on the front desk Amateur Songwriter’s Group - every Thursday through December Starting Thursday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Facilitated by songwriter & member Earle Smith - sign up for this FREE class Hispanic Culture and Conversation - Begins Monday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. for a 6 week course $20.00 per student -- sign up at the front-- need at least 5 for this class Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
School + Sports = Team Spirit Extreme Weight Loss: A How To with Georgeanna Johnson - Thursday, September 11 You may be familiar with the television show on ABC entitled Extreme Weight Loss. The July 22nd episode featured Georgeanna Johnson who is Michele Clark’s (our FLIP coordinator) daughter! Georgeanna will come to share a simple get-in-shape recipe, a few weight-blasting exercises as well as share her incredible year-long and 150-pound weight loss journey. Join us for this exciting and tear-jerking true story on Thursday, September 11th at 2:00 p.m. Sign up at the front desk for this FREE event featuring healthy refreshments by Tuesday, September 9th. Tasty Tuesday Café - Tuesday, September 16 Hey there, sports fans! We have a treat on Tuesday, September 16th at 11:30 a.m. Ricky Rooker, our Circuit Court Clerk, is also an Official with the SEC. Join us as he talks about his experiences officiating college football, as well as some of the new rules in the SEC this year. Beforehand, tuck into the comforts of barbecue, coleslaw, baked beans and cornbread. Purchase your $5.00 ticket by Friday, September 12th. Pneumonia and Flu Shot Clinic - Thursday, September 18 We all know the back to school season isn’t complete without the presence of a flu clinic. Health professionals are recommending getting the shots earlier this year. Walgreens will be here on Thursday, September 18th between 10:00 a.m. and noon to administer both pneumonia and flu shots. They will also have the stronger Senior Flu shot available. Please pick up a packet at the front desk if you are interested in receiving one or both shots. The
Tristar Skyline Needs Your Help Tristar Skyline is in need of volunteers to staff the Information Desk and Gift Shoppe. Volunteer shifts are only one day per week and only last for four hours. All volunteers completing their four hour shift will receive a FREE lunch! For more information call The Tristar Skyline Volunteer Office at 615-769-2200. Active Aging Week Special Airing Film Club invites you to watch NPT’s completed form must be returned to the front desk by Monday, September 15th. Aging Matters featuring beloved WannaBeatles Dinner Show - Thursday, September 25 former The WannaBeatles consists of award-winning and talented music producers, arrangers, SilverSneakers studio players, and singers who have "Come Together" to play the music they grew up Instructor, Sandy with. Since then, the WannaBeatles have developed a following of regulars who look Wray, and many forward to the band's own special version of the "British Invasion". This show’s other familiar bounteous supper will consist of roast beef and gravy, smashed garlic red potatoes, FiftyForward green beans, salad, roll and dessert. Seating will begin at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $25.00 Madison faces - in and are available at the front desk until Friday, September 19th. honor of Active Aging Week. We will air Homecoming - Tuesday, September 30 this special on Friday, There’s not a better way to celebrate Back to School then by getting your team–spirit on! September 26th at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate homecoming by wearing the sports team ensemble of your choice. Just be sure to demonstrate team spirit with those who support your rivals! Prizes will be given to those Free Refreshments! Senior Brain Games demonstrating the most team spirit! We’ll kickoff the Tuesday, September 30th HomecomWe congratulate ing at 11:30 a.m. with FREE hot dogs and a side provided by our sponsor, Windlands East. FiftyForward Afterward, compete on a team in four Minute-to-Win-It challenges. The object of MinuteMadison’s own Brain to-Win-It is for a team mate to successfully complete each challenge within one minute. Train trivia team, Anyone can do these challenges and each challenge will be completed while seated! The who came in third at team mates who win the most challenges within the timeframe allotted will each win a the Greater Nashville prize. There will be a special signup sheet in the FREE event binder at the front desk for Area playoffs for Senior Brain Games. teams of two and four who would like to compete in the minute-to-win-it challenges. They plan to come in Pompoms will be available for those wishing to remain spectators. Sign up at the front first next year! desk by Thursday, September 25th to attend this FREE event.
(*) Denotes free class for
FiftyForward members. Visitors add $5 per day.
Classes
Ballroom Dance– Ballroom will resume on September 8th and continue each Monday at 5:00 p.m. Intermediate foxtrot will be the dance of the month. Questions? Call Kathleen at 585-2241. Bob Ross Oil Painting Class– $25 for a completed oil painting on canvas! Taught by certified instructor Liz Farar. The next class will be on Monday, September 22nd at 9 a.m. Please sign up and pay at the front desk by Wednesday, September 17th. Candle-Making– Join Betty Jean at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23rd to make & decorate 2 large slow-burning candles. Sign up at the front by Friday, September 19th for this $15 class. Pay the instructor the day of. *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– Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. By appointment only. 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 “Last Stop Till Christmas” are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Don’t worry about memorizing your lines. Facilitated by Kelsey Mahaffey. *SilverSneakers Classic– Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. & Wednesdays & Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Lisa Elkin on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Class uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls & 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 through breathing techniques & gentle exercise. Taught by Kathleen Phillips. *SilverSneakers Yoga - Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Yoga Stretch will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. 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 *Tech Up– Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one instruction with Lauren, our Morning Office Manager, for social media, tablets or smartphones. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Half hour increments between 8:30 & 9:30 a.m. Yoga– Mondays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 2 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
New Group: Matinee Movie Club
Look for more information below!
Clubs
Groups
Bible Conversation – Bible Conversation meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interim leader: Del Dorr. Book Club – Meet Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. The September selection is The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom and is available at the local library. Facilitator: Del Dorr.
Brain Train – Every Monday at 11:00 practice team trivia with Madison’s Brain Train team. Come for fun and/or to join! Bunco - Come play Bunco on the first Tuesday 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. Crochet Club – Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. All crocheters welcome for fun and fellowship! Instruction provided. Film Club – Friday, September 5th features our nod to Robin Williams in Popeye; the 19th is Book Club’s choice: The Five People You Meet in Heaven; and on the 26th, in honor of Active Aging week, NPT’s Aging Matters featuring Sandy Wray and members of FiftyForward Madison! Movies begin at 1:30 p.m. Free refreshments! 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 September, play the well-loved card game Phase 10. All you pros come show Sam how it’s done! 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! Karaoke is on September 11th and will feature patriotic songs. 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. Matinee Movie Club– Meet with Sylvia Ballard in the lobby of the Wynnsong Theater at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Take advantage of reduced prices: movie tickets are $5.75, popcorn and drinks are $2.00. Pick a show to see and decide if you’d like to go out afterwards as a group to eat. 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 September they will be discovering exposure blending in Photoshop. 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, September 8th the ladies will lunch at Demos in Hendersonville. 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! Wisdom Writers Club - 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing.
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Madison Station 2014 Sun
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9:15 Courtyard Concert Trip 10:00 Décor 10:30 Blood Pressure 12:30 Bunco 1:00 Reminisce 6:30 DBSA
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10:00 Blood Press. & Glucose 10:30 Kentucky 12:30 Game Club: Downs Trip Phase 10 1:30 Hormones 101
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10:30 Audiology Screening 10:30 Blood Press. 11:30 Tasty Tuesday 1:00 Music for Seniors Trip 1:00 Inglewood 6:30 DBSA
9:00 Inglewood 10:00 Wisdom Trip to Chaney’s Writers 10:00 Flu Shots 1:30 Film Club: 12:30 GFFGP The Five People 1:30 Medicare You Meet in Maintenance Heaven 4:00 An Acrylic 6:00 Music Jam Affair
Movie Club Meeting 8:30 Tech Up
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8:30 Advisory Council 9:00 Legal Aid 9:30 Fundraising Committee
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2:00 Classy Candles Class
9:30 Fontanel Zipline Trip 1:00 Book Club
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9:15 Greek Fest. 10:00 Wisdom Writers 1:00 Flea Market Vendor Meeting 1:30 Film Club: Popeye 6:00 Music Jam
12:30 Karaoke: American Tribute 12:30 Good Food 9:00 Flea Market for Good People 6:00 Music Jam 2:00 ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss: A How To with Georgeanna
8:30 Tech Up
2:00 Beginners American Sign Language Class
12:30 Good Food for Good People
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9:00 Hiking Club Trip
10:00 Genealogy
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27 8:00 Mile-Long Yard Sale Excursion Train Trip
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The daily/weekly games at the Center include Skip Bo, Rummy, Hearts, Hand & Foot, Cribbage, Rook & Bridge, Wii Bowling and other Wii Sports. Come join the fun, even if you are a first time player!
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
Benefit CheckupAre you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Community Food Advocates hotline: 385- 2286 extension: 230. 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 Tuesdays of the month, 10:30 – 11:30. 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. Facilitator: Annie Lauri, DBSA Madison Chapter 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. Free Wi-FiWe are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password. Good Food For Good PeopleFresh and local produce, meat, cheese and various canned goods every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Social Room. 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. 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, reflexology, Legal Aid and Medicare Counseling. * Personal TrainerMichael Neel, Certified Personal Trainer is 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. Lisa Elkin, Certified Personal Trainer is also available for sessions during the day. Call her at 926-2708 to schedule. $25/session. Reflexology AppointmentsEvery 2nd Tuesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. David Robertson, RCR, Certified Reflexologist of Nice Touch Reflexology. Cost is $25 for 30 minutes, $50 for one hour. Call 860-7180 to schedule. 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. $30 per session. Call 860-7180 to schedule. Please give a 24-hour cancellation notice. Therapeutic MassageMember Sue Truitt provides massages out of her home, which is very close to the Center. Call her at 868-7832 or 519-3788 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!
September Saunters
***All trips are posted on the 3rd Tuesday of the 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. ***
Courtyard Concerts Before the music plays, brunch on homestyle vittles at Bob Evans near Music Valley Drive. Afterward, enjoy a concert in the Robinson Courtyard at the Library on Church downtown. Annie Sellick and the Hot Club of Nashville offer a repertoire of songs from the 1930s and 40s (Honeysuckle Rose and Sweet Georgia Brown) as well as the perky storytelling and singing of Annie Sellick. Ms. Sellick is a Nashville native vocalist who was voted Best Jazz Artist by readers of the Nashville Scene five years in a row and has since toured all over the world. Tuesday, September 2 – 9:15 a.m. $7 + Brunch Del’s Destination: Discovery! Goes Greek Del has cooked up another intrepid scheme for us! Join him in discovering the 27th annual Nashville Greek Festival on the grounds of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Franklin Pike. The Nashville Greek Festival offers a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek hospitality and culture. Experience the savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and a tour of the church at this glendi (Greek for celebration) where everyone is Greek for the day! Dine right at the festival and take in the delectable Greek cooking. Friday, September 5 – 9:15 a.m. $10 + Lunch Supper Club Join Sam and the Supper Club gang at Darfons in Donelson. Darfons offers traditional American fare with chef-inspired daily specials featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef Todd Albertson brings his training in classic French cuisine from The Ritz Carlton in California as well as The Cakewalk and Sunset Grill here in Nashville. He maintains a passion for creating unique and flavorful dishes. *This trip can take a maximum of 12 people. Hurry to sign up!* Monday, September 8 – 5:30 p.m. $5 + Dinner Kentucky Downs Just over the state line, the thrill of Kentucky Downs awaits. Kentucky Downs only features live thoroughbred horseraces in the month of September and we won’t let it pass us by! Along the way, make a pit stop at the Cracker Barrel in White House for lunch. Once you arrive, you will have an opportunity to use a $10 free play coupon – which Ron will provide - at the slots (fine print: you must sign up for the Players Club Rewards program to receive this free play coupon). The races will begin around 1:30 p.m. At race time the concessions will open for drinks and snacks. Wednesday, September 10 – 10:30 a.m. $8 + Lunch/Snacks Music for Seniors We know the next featured Music for Seniors group! Known affectionately as John Young’s band, Journey of Faith - a four-piece gospel band - will perform familiar favorites at FiftyForward Donelson. Feel free to sing along – they enjoy it when you know the tune! Satisfy that sweet tooth with a stop at Baskin Robbins before coming home. Tuesday, September 16 – 1:00 p.m. $6 + Dessert Inglewood to Chaney’s Dairy Barn – Bowling Green, KY Inglewood & Friends goes to the Farm! Chaney’s Dairy Barn that is. Enjoy a wagon ride to the barn, a live milking demonstration, a visit with a Jersey calf and don’t forget a free scoop of Chaney's homemade ice cream. Now that you’re hungry, lunch on sandwiches, burgers, wraps and salads at Chaney’s Dairy Barn restaurant. You may want to get another serving of ice cream too as Chaney’s was named USA Today’s #1 ice cream in the state of Kentucky! Thursday, September 18 – 9:00 a.m. $14 + Lunch Bucket List – Fontanel Zipline Tour Zipping is a thrilling adventure with a bird’s eye view soaring through the green hills of Fontanel. Zippers sail through the air on steel cables, secured in a safety harness and attached to a zip pulley system. Fontanel’s two-hour Zipline tour features a course of 8 lines. Afterward, eat at Café Fontanel, an Italian inspired eatery. Please sign up by Monday, September 8th. No refunds will be given after this date. Tell Sam your suggestion for our next Bucket List trip! *This trip needs at least 10 people. Dress code: No open toe shoes, no heeled shoes, no dresses or skirts. Weight limit: 70 – 250 lbs.* Wednesday, September 24 – 9:30 a.m. $55 + Lunch Hiking Club to White House Hiking Club returns and now we get to enjoy cooler weather and autumn foliage! Explore the White House Greenway with Michele and Sam. The paved pathway begins in the central part of the city, curves around its eastern side, and ends north of White House. The tree-lined trail continues alongside a creek for much of the journey. Next, tuck into Mexican viands at the colorfully and authentically decorated De La Paz Mexican Restaurant. Monday, September 29 – 9:00 a.m. $5 + Lunch FULL Trips- Sign up on the Waiting List in case of a cancellation and to let us know if we should plan the trip again! Madison Travelers to Goodness Gracious Saturday, September 20 – 10:00 a.m. $7 + Lunch Mile-Long Yard Sale & Train Ride - *Sign up on the Waiting List if you want to go. Sam may be able to get more tickets! Saturday, September 27 – 8:00 a.m. $36 + Lunch
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. ~John Dewey Flea Market Vendor Meeting For all those with concerns about the Flea Market, we will hold a meeting to discuss FiftyForward Madison’s Flea Market options on Friday, September 5th at 1:00 p.m. Kelsey Mahaffey, Center Director, will open the meeting. Sam Garlock, Program Manager, and Members from the Advisory Council and Fundraising Committee will also be present to help address this topic. “What’s in the Bag?” *Put your game faces on! Join Sherry Hall and Ellen Wells of HighPoint Hospice for a new game entitled “What’s in the Bag?” Discover the fun on Thursday, September 4th at 1:45 p.m. for a chance to win a prize! “What’s in the Bag?” will now be a regular occurring game on every first Thursday of the month! FREE refreshments will also be served. Senior Day at The Fair We have a last minute trip announcement for Tuesday, September 9th: Senior Day at the Fair holds a variety of charms and delights for everyone including a FREE lunch! Head out at 9:00 a.m. to experience clowns, racing pigs and everything in between. At 11:30 a.m. attend a seminar about our favorite subject, FiftyForward, in the Creative Arts Building and receive a FREE lunch on us! The cost of this trip is only $5.00. Sign up at the front desk.
Fall Semester Class List There are SO many educational options for Back-to-School season! Whether you want arts, wellness education, languages or music - we’ve got it right here at FiftyForward Madison! Grab a copy of the Class List on the front desk for details of the classes coming in the next few months. Be sure to check out the Back to School bulletin board too for in depth looks at featured classes! Matinee Movie Club Join Sylvia Ballard on Tuesday, September 9th at 9:30 a.m. in the coffee area of the Social Room to get to know one another and to discuss September’s Matinee Movie Club feature films. Matinee Movie Club meets Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Wynnsong Theater on Myatt Drive. Audiology Screening Summit Audiology will provide FREE hearing screenings on the third Tuesday of each month. Each screening will be a simple four part test to help determine your hearing level. Afterward, the audiology practitioner will make suggestions concerning your hearing health. Sign up at the front desk for a slot starting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16th. Get in the Know On Thursday, September 18th at 1:30, join Shauna Hammonds of SHIP for ‘Medicare Maintenance.’ Medicare’s open enrollment period is just around the corner. Need help making changes to your plan? Shauna will help guide you through the enrollment and maintenance of Medicare issues. Classy Candles Class Join Miss Betty Jean for the second candle making class on Tuesday, September 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Betty Jean has taught candle making at Michael’s and has her own candle making business. Make two scented candles in stemware with the décor of your choice. Each candle will last for approximately a month and a half of burn time. $15 buys all your supplies and decorations. Please wear close-toed shoes for this class. Stop by the front desk to sign up by Friday, September 19th and to see an example of a completed candle.
And we would like to thank…. Gilda’s Kids for serving at Dinner Theater, Windlands East for providing Tasty Tuesday and Dinner Theater dessert, Sharon of Moss Catering for sponsoring a side dish at Luau, Elmcroft for sponsoring a side dish at Luau & all the bakers for the goodies for the Flea Market. Thanks for your contributions to our Center!
Contact Information
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Need to Contact Us? FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails: 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 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.
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Be the first to give the right answers to Sam to win a prize! Entr ies must be pr esent in the office to win. Help a Child Learn! Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) is seeking volunteers 55+ to tutor students in reading at these Madison area schools: Amqui Elementary, Taylor-Stratton Elementary & Bellshire Elementary. Tutors are also needed for Hermitage, Donelson & East Nashville elementary schools. Tutors spend 2 hours a week during school hours tutoring at a school near their homes. Training, materials & staff support are provided. Interested? Contact Michele Clark, FLIP coordinator, at 615 860-7180 or mclark@fiftyforward.org.