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More than 1 in 10 American adults have been diagnosed with heart disease; Approximately 466,000 people in Tennessee have coronary heart disease (CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, 2018); About 44% of African American men and 48% of African American women have some form of cardiovascular disease according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 1 in 5 women in the United States die from heart disease?
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It is important for all of us to take care of our hearts. Susie Willee’s life changed when she had a heart attack. Susie (featured in FiftyForward’s new agency video – https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEfZeGQutUc ), has three daughters, was married to her late husband for 51 years and had a fulfilling career in the office of the Tennessee Lieutenant Governor, serving as an executive assistant to both John Wilder and Ron Ramsey. Susie knows firsthand that women (L-R): FiftyForward Madison Station often do not experience what are thought of Director Brandy Lamb with center member Susie Willee. as the classic symptoms of a heart attack. The main heart attack symptom which Susie experienced was indigestion, a lesser known, but fairly common symptom for women. Visit this website to learn more about heart attack symptoms: https:// www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack.
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After her heart attack, five bypasses and a stroke, Susie knew she had to seek out ways to be active for heart health and for her overall wellbeing. She joined FiftyForward Madison Station and says, “I have friends that I made at FiftyForward Madison, a couple of friends in particular that I’m really close to, and I can exercise there and be active. I know it’s so important for me to have a healthy lifestyle.” To protect your heart: • Talk with your doctor about your blood pressure, cholesterol and A1C; • Reduce sodium and increase fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet; • Be physically active; • Control your weight; • Don’t smoke; and • Manage stress. At FiftyForward, let’s help each other to make good choices every day and give our hearts the TLC they need so that we can make the most of life!
FiftyForward J. L. Turner 8101 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 615-622-3040 www.FiftyForward.org Center Hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Staff Connie C. Rigsby Center Director crigsby@fiftyforward.org 615-673-8715 Alexandra Joy Asst. Center Director ajoy@fiftyforward.org 615-622-4962 Candy Paull Office Assistant cpaull@fiftyforward.org 615-622-3040
Letter from the Assistant Center Director For this month of February, we have decided to celebrate our love for our ambassadors! Our ambassadors are the backbone of our center. We simply cannot run the FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center without them. We would like to kick off 2020 with a new, quarterly award to the ambassador who goes above and beyond! Members, we need your help! We would love everyone’s participation and hope you will take the time to vote for who you believe deserves this seasonal award. Simply place your vote in the suggestion box and tell us why you picked that ambassador. We want to know all about it! If one of our ambassadors has ever answered all your questions, helped to guide you through our center, is always smiling and positive, and always seems to be available to help, let’s take the time to honor them! The winner will receive a free lunch with a staff member at a restaurant of their choice and will have their name and photo placed in the lobby to honor them for all the hard work they do! We love our ambassadors. We know you love them too, so, let’s show them the love. Make sure to vote! Winner will be selected in April .� -Alexandra Joy, Assistant Center Director
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When you join FiftyForward, you can participate in the hundreds of programming activities across seven centers. Membership is $12/ month or $144/year and scholarships are available. To learn more, talk with your center staff and fill out an application. You will be eligible for program discounts on trips, special programs and classes. We look forward to meeting you!
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Cigna brings Healthier Together workshops to FiftyForward centers Baby boomers are turning 65 in record numbers and are redefining what aging means. Television shows, movies, and magazines are now filled with stories of independent, energetic older adults who are defying traditional stereotypes and living their best lives. For the first time in our country’s history, the population of those age 65 and older is larger than the population of children under five, and it is growing daily. Tennessee was recently ranked the fifth best state for retirement; many consider it to be a great place to retire because it offers a great quality of life. Davidson County resident numbers are expected to grow by 10,000 older adults in the next five years. Cigna and FiftyForward are excited about this growth and are eager to welcome these residents to our local communities. The organizations share a commitment to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of older adults. We are delighted to invite the community to attend Healthier Together, an educational workshop series focusing on
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health and wellness topics. Written specifically for older adults, these programs will be offered at neighborhood FiftyForward centers. Healthier Together is designed to take the stigma out of the health and wellness topics, and to provide a high level overview for participants so they will know what to ask when talking with their primary care physician. Each engaging workshop is: • Conversational, not a lecture … and NOT doctor speak. • Filled with information about causes, risk factors, prevention, and simple things to do at home. • Interactive with easy and fun ways to absorb the lessons. • A safe place to learn. Please see the schedule below for dates, times, locations and subject matter. Please call the presenting center to reserve your spot. Members can attend any seminar. Join us as we redefine what aging means, have fun, and get Heathier Together!
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Breakfast Club (meet there): Monday, Feb. 3, 8:30 a.m. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 6941 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209 (Call or sign up in lobby!!!)
Gain insight and details on all of these trips at https://fiftyforward.org/travel/
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Apr. 3-9, 2020: Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington D.C. Cost: $2,789 pp/dbl
Foodie Night (meet there): Friday, Feb. 7, 5 p.m. PDK Southern Kitchen and Pantry, 8121 Sawyer Brown Rd #204, Nashville, TN 37221
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Apr. 28-May 6, 2020: Tulip River Cruise, featuring Dutch and Belgian Waterways . Cost: Cabins range from $4,199-$7,099
Foodie Night (Trip): Thursday, Feb. 13, Van leaves at 4:15 p.m. Husk, 7 person limit. Cost: $6 for van, dinner on your own
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Supper Club (meet there): Monday, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. 312 Pizza Company, 371 Monroe St, Nashville, TN 37208 in Germantown. (Call or sign up in lobby!!!)
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Nashville Predators Game: Nashville Predators take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Cost: $65 for members, $70 for non members. Contact Regena Hooker for tickets. 615-646-9622 or email: rhooker@ymcamidtn.org
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All of Us Journey at Donelson Station: Tuesday, Feb 25. All of Us mobile bus, complete with a lab and interactive exhibit is coming to t he Donelson Station, lunch provided Cost: Free, includes lunch, Van leaves at 11:15am
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Nashville Craft and Distillery Tour: Wednesday, Feb. 26, Van leaves at 10:15 a.m. Cost: $20. for ticket and van. Includes 3 craft samples.
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Chaffin’s Barn (Meet There): Thursday, Feb. 27, Noon. Breaking Up is Hard to Do, Cost: $20 for tickets. Lunch is not provided. Contact Regena Hooker to purchase tickets! 615-646-9622 or email at rhooker@ymcamidtn.org
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Christ Presbyterian Academy (Trip): 1940’s Day Festival, Friday, Feb. 28, Van leaves at 9 a.m. Cost: $6. for van, light snacks (known as ‘meal rations’ in the 40’s) provided.
May 14-16, 2020: Billy Graham Museum Cost: $475pp/dbl June 8-11, 2020: Creation Museum and Ark Encounter June 17-22: Mackinac Island Experience beautiful northern Michigan. Cost: $1,099 pp/dbl members. July 15-21: Black Hills, Badlands & Legends of the West (Mt. Rushmore) Tour Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Fort Hays, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, and more! Cost: $2,999 pp/dbl ( Aug. 12-19: Nova Scotia Enjoy the beautiful Nova Scotia region of Canada. Cost: $2,987 pp/dbl, includes airfare. Sept. 14-17: Everything Elvis Tour includes lodging, Mississippi, tour of Tupelo, Sun Studios, Elvis Experience at Graceland, and more! Cost: $689 pp/dbl members. The deposit is $100 per person Call Janice at 615-883-8375 to make your reservation for trips. Nonmembers pay an additional 10 percent on trips with motor coaches.
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Creative Pursuits Brain Brawlers Trivia Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. Team play of general knowledge trivia (Zelle/West) Line Dancing Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Activity Room) Creating Memoirs 4th Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. Write your personal memoir. (Conference Room) Sit, Knit & Crochet Fridays, 9 a.m.-Noon (Conference Room) Learn to knit and crochet. Writer’s Club Thursdays, 11:30 am (Conference Room) No experience necessary. Book Club Thursday, Jan 23, 1-3 p.m. (Conference Room) Longbourn by Jo Baker Open Art Studio Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m. Come get creative in any way you’d like! Our studio is open to you. (Zelle/West) Current Events Every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Conference Room Join Kathy Rivenburg and the gang to discuss our countries current events and hot topics. Bring a topic you’d like to share.
Fun & Games Bridge Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday evenings, 5:45-9 p.m. (Brown/Davis) Canasta Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Zelle/West) Mahjong Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-Noon (Zelle/West) Rummikub Tuesdays, 12:30-3 p.m. (Brown/Davis) Ping Pong Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. (Activity Room or TBA) Puzzles Daily, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Conference Room) (If room is in use then you may participate when classroom is empty) Bunco Thursday, Feb 6, Noon
Little Italy Italian Dinner and Dance Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 6-9 p.m. in the community room at FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center for an Italian-themed dinner and slow dance serenade! Let us set the tone with our candlelit pasta dinner followed by a sweet serenade with your sweetie to some of your favorite tunes. Cost: $25 per couple or $15 per person all-inclusive.
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Center Events Qi Gong Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Conference Room We are excited to announce that Qi Gong is back and here to stay! Join us beginning in February for this one hour meditation program. Alexandra’s Snacks and Suggestions! Friday, Feb. 7, Noon Turner Lobby Grab a snack and relax in our lobby with Alexandra, our Center Assistant Director. Let’s put our heads together and plan our future events together. We want to hear from you! We are all ears. What programs and trips would you like to have this year? Library Tech Day Tuesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-Noon Brown/Davis Bring your devices and all the tech questions! Nashville Public Library will be here to answer any tech questions you may have. Women’s Health with Dr. Hood Thursday, Feb. 13, Noon-1 p.m. Brown/Davis Topic: Women’s incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Hood, a specialist in women’s health, presents the many options women didn't know they had and will be available for any questions afterwards. Kim Lane Art Class Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2-4 p.m. Zelle/West Winter Watercolor: This month we will be diving back into watercolors and learning about different application methods that don’t rely solely on a paintbrush. We will be practicing wet on wet application, the use of negative space and ‘happy accidents’ that the technique just loves to surprise us with. No previous experience required, all materials are supplied but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. Cost: $15. Maximum: 10 people Christ Presbyterian Academy Student Interviews Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-Noon Conference Room The students of Christ Presbyterian Academy are looking for members who have any memories from the 1940s era and especially of WWII. Let’s help educate our younger generation on what life was like during the 1940s.
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Meditation with Candy Thursday, Feb. 20, 10-11 a.m. Brown/Davis Come clear your mind with our Office Assistant, Candy Paul, in her meditation class. Edward Jones Lunch and Learn Friday, Feb. 21, Noon-2 p.m. Zelle/West Topic: Prepare, Don’t Panic. Making Sense of Investment Crafting with Amy Monday, Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m.-Noon Zelle/West Join Amy from the Lodge in this month’s craft project. Supplies provided by the lodge. Project: MultiMedia reclaimed art project “Key to my Heart.” Scan-A-Thon Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9-11:30 a.m. Brown/Davis Rodney Freeman visits once a month, provides a free flash drive for attendees, and scans photos onto a flash drive for them to preserve memories digitally. Bring your photos and documents and he takes care of the rest! 25 picture limit. Nothing larger than an 8.5 x 11 Friday Flicks Friday, Feb. 28, 12:30 p.m., Zelle/ West A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor.
Senior Learning Network Corner Conference Room Senior Learning Network is a virtual, interactive videocall network designed to allow seniors to travel digitally and explore the world around us! Put on your explorer caps and join us for an in-house adventure you don’t want to miss! •
Franklin D. Roosevelt Biography Tour. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m.
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Baseball & Black History: Live from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Tuesday, Feb. 18, Noon February 2020
Center-based wellness resources 7 Springs Orthopedics Lunch and Learn Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10-11 a.m. Brown Davis Topic: Healthy Back and Hips. Orthopedic specialists present knowledge in dealing with back and hip pain/management and answer any questions. Counseling Day Wednesday, Feb. 12, 8-11 a.m. (every 2nd Wednesday of the month) Conference room Ron Henson, FiftyForward Living At Home Care Manager, will be available in the Conference Room to answer your questions about Medicaid & care services. Cigna Lunch and Learn Monday, Feb. 3, 10-11 a.m. Zelle/West Come hang out with Dezzi, grab a bite to eat, and learn about this months Healthier Together topic: Practical Nutrition. Women’s Health and Incontinence Thursday, Feb. 13, Noon-1 p.m. Brown/Davis Join leading physician Dr. Brandy Hood to learn about two conditions that commonly effect women. 1 in 3 adult women suffer from incontinence or “leaky bladder”, and up to 50% of women in the US suffer from pelvic organ prolapse. The good news is there are options available to treat these conditions. Come join Dr. Hood and learn how you can take control of your pelvic health, we look forward to seeing you there!
Monell’s Honorary Luncheon With our hearts and bellies full, we were able to present Monell’s with a plaque in honor of their sponsorship during our Evening at the Disco event. Of course, we sat down at the family table and ate a delicious, southern styled lunch.
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Vanderbilt Nursing Student Seminars: On most Fridays of the month, nursing students at Vanderbilt University will teach us about different topics selected by our members. (Brown/Davis) Topics and dates for this month are as follows: Friday, Feb 7, 9-10 a.m.: Nutrition Friday, Feb 14, 9-10 a.m.: Normal vs Abnormal Aging Friday, Feb 21, 9-10 a.m.: Safe Exercise, Balance, and Fall Prevention Blood Pressure Checks: Every Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Turner Lobby). (Unavailable Feb. 28) Vanderbilt Nursing Students Weight Watchers Meeting Mondays: 12:30p.m. Weigh-in; 1p.m. Meeting (Activity Room) Meetings held every week. Joining fee waived for members.
Come visit the FiftyForward All of Us Café! Have a Heart? February is Heart month. Come hear why research is important to Heart Health and whole health! The All of Us Research Program seeks to enroll 1,000,0000 diverse people living in the U.S. in order to improve the health of future generations. Come find out more information on the program by visiting us in the All of Us Café. Trained staff are here to answer questions, and for those that are interested, iPads and laptops are provided for enrollment. This month we will be talking about how research is important for heart health. Come see us! We will be here at the center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-noon (Zelle/West) Sign up to make a private appointment, or just drop by for a casual conversation. Free pastries provided by FiftyForward!
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FiftyForward Supportive Care Services Whether you are a caregiver looking for respite or need guidance on accessing services in the community, FiftyForward Supportive Care Services staff are here to help! FiftyForward Care Team Providing older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind by caring professionals who are available 24/7. The Care Team can provide a professional assessment of your loved one’s needs, help in selecting and purchasing services such as in-home or residential care, on-going monitoring of care, accompanying customers to appointments, and other individualized tasks. 615-743-3436 FiftyForward Living at Home Care Management This no-cost program for low income older adults offers inhome assessments to connect them with services that meet their specific needs (food, housing, transportation, health care, counseling, etc.). Davidson County: 615-743-3416 Williamson County: 615-376-4334 FiftyForward Adult Day Services Located in Green Hills, this social model licensed day program assists those with health
and/or memory issues to participate in structured activities in a supportive and enriching environment. 615-463-2266 FiftyForward Conservatorship Called the “gold standard” by a local attorney, this program makes decisions when an older adult can no longer do so and has no one to help. Through court appointment, FiftyForward can serve as conservator of person and/or finances. 615-743-3436 FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels This program provides individuals in need with nutrient dense home-delivered meals and daily visits from caring volunteers in specific areas in Davidson County. Meals may be provided at no cost to individuals with qualifying low incomes or can be purchased ($5 per meal). Can make referrals to other areas. 615-463-2264 FiftyForward Victory Over Crime This service helps victims become survivors by offering support (resources, safety plans, assistance in the courts, advocacy) to victims of crime 50+ in Davidson County. Can make referrals to other resources. 615-743-3417
About FiftyForward Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. As a nonprofit operating seven lifelong learning centers –- two in Williamson and five in Davidson County -– FiftyForward offers educational, health and wellness, arts and volunteer programs to engage older adults. FiftyForward also provides comprehensive supportive services and access to resources including FiftyForward Adult Day Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels as well as the FiftyForward Care Team offering care assessment and services for older adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (regional and international) and the Senior Center for the Arts and The Larry Keeton Theatre, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, feature performing arts for all ages. Get social with us - friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about FiftyForward resources and volunteer opportunities by visiting: www.fiftyforward.org.
Bellevue History & Genealogy Group February 2020 Programs Friday, February 7, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am – First Friday with the Archives in Bellevue – “Fort Negley and its designation as a UNESCO Site of Memory” – Fort Negley Meusem Director Krista Castillo will discuss how Fort Negley became a UNESCO site. Friday, February 14, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am – “The Letters They Wrote Home: German -American Contributions during the Civil War and Ocupation in Middle Teennesee” – Cumberland University Assistant History Professor Dr. Christopher Mapes will read many original letters that he has transcribed from German and a large number of letters complained that there were no good German beers in middle Tennessee ... only whiskey. Friday, February 21, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am – “General Custer’s Battle of the Little Big Horn” – Native American Historian and Artifacts Collecter, Laron Caldwell, will speak to us about one of the most famous battles between the US Cavalry and the Sioux Indian Tribe and bring seveal of his museum cases of artifacts from the skirmish for us to see and review. Friday, February 28, 2020 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am – “Dapper and Darling: High Fashion in Nashville, 1890-1900” – Metro Archives Director Ken Fieth will reveal how in many ways fashion was unaffected by the Civil War as Nashville grew in prosperity and many citizens accumulated enormous wealth. The Giers Photography Studio’s photographs illustrate that Nashville could indeed show off our taste for high fashion clothing.