FiftyForward Madison Station August 2014 newsletter

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The Whistlestop Newsletter August 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. Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning. From the Director’s Desk Advisory Council Selects New Members Congratulations to the following new members who have been elected to serve a 2-year term on our Advisory Council: Barbara Brown, Gene Frensley, Regina Knight and Earle Smith. Current members who have agreed to an additional 2-year term are Del Dorr and David Elder. Officers for this year are John Young - President, Shirley Overby - Vice-President, and Ruth Shannon- Wright - Secretary. We thank you all for your dedication and willingness to serve! Matching Campaign Exceeds Goal! Many thanks to everyone who contributed to our Matching Campaign. Thanks to a large donation, we were able to surpass our goal of $9,000! We sincerely appreciate every dollar that was donated. We hope to use some of these funds to do some capital improvement projects as well. Quote of the Month: “You are doing a fantastic job. The center feels so alive! ~Member, FiftyForward Madison Station If you have a quote you’d like considered for the newsletter, please see Kelsey or Sam. ~Kelsey Mahaffey, Center Director

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FiftyForward Madison Station August 2014 newsletter

Transcript of FiftyForward Madison Station August 2014 newsletter

The Whistlestop

Newsletter

August 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.

Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing

pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.

From the Director’s Desk

Advisory Council Selects New Members

Congratulations to the following new members who have been elected to serve a 2-year term on

our Advisory Council: Barbara Brown, Gene Frensley, Regina Knight and Earle Smith. Current

members who have agreed to an additional 2-year term are Del Dorr and David Elder. Officers

for this year are John Young - President, Shirley Overby - Vice-President, and Ruth Shannon-

Wright - Secretary. We thank you all for your dedication and willingness to serve!

Matching Campaign Exceeds Goal!

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to our Matching Campaign. Thanks to a large

donation, we were able to surpass our goal of $9,000! We sincerely appreciate every dollar that

was donated. We hope to use some of these funds to do some capital improvement projects

as well.

Quote of the Month: “You are doing a fantastic job. The center feels so alive!”

~Member, FiftyForward Madison Station

If you have a quote you’d like considered for the newsletter, please see Kelsey or Sam.

~Kelsey Mahaffey, Center Director

Summer’s End Highlights Help a Child Learn!

Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) is seeking volunteers 55 and older to tutor students in

reading at these Madison area schools: Amqui Elementary, Taylor-Stratton Elementary and

Bellshire Elementary. Tutors are also needed for Hermitage, Donelson and East Nashville

elementary schools. Tutors spend two hours a week during school hours tutoring at a

school near their homes. Training, materials and staff support are provided. If you are

interested, contact Michele Clark, FLIP coordinator, at 615 860-7180 or

[email protected]. FLIP is a program of RSVP and FiftyForward.

Understanding the Ballot - Monday, August 4

The August 7th ballot will be particularly confusing and long. The Election Commission

anticipates that it will take voters 8-9 minutes to complete the ballot! The judicial retention

votes, in particular, need more explanation in order for people to be prepared to vote. The

League of Women Voters is committed to educating voters about elections and the

election process in a non-partisan way. Come and listen as they help you better understand

your voting choices on Monday, August 4th at 10:30 a.m. Please sign up at the front desk.

A Conversation with Cora - Thursday, August 7

Cora is back! Come visit with Cora Lavin, our previous Program Director, as she regales us

with tales of her experiences in Venezuela this last year. She’ll have a presentation of

Pictures and Q&A. She’ll also introduce us to someone special who will give us a cello

concert. Sign up at the front desk to join us for fun, fellowship and refreshments on

Thursday, August 7th at 1:30 p.m.

Tasty Tuesday Café - Tuesday, August 19

You may remember how you asked for JJ Kent to come back after her performed for us at

Celebration of Culture Month in February. Well, we got him! Celebrate American Indian

Heritage Month with JJ, Native American singer, guitarist and flutist on Tuesday August

19th at 11:30 a.m. Beforehand, indulge in a tasty trifecta of chicken salad, garden salad and

Jell-O salad. Purchase your $5.00 ticket by Friday, August 15th.

Luau - Thursday, August 21

What’s a better way to finish out the summer then by hulaing in fine, grass-skirt style?! We

expect you all in your Hawaiian finery to join us on Thursday, August 21st from 5:00 to

7:00 p.m. Dine on island-inspired grilled, pineapple teriyaki chicken breast, rice pilaf, sweet

potato dish and Hawaiian sweet roll. Then shake out those grass skirts as Melanie Ching,

Hula Specialist, demonstrates and gets us all hulaing to the Native Island sounds. Purchase

your $5.00 ticket by Monday, August 18th.

Back to School September will be “Back to School”

month at the Center. We want to know what kinds of classes, programs, arts, etc. that you

would like to participate in!

Please see the front desk to make your

suggestions.

Senior Brain Games Playoffs

FiftyForward Madison’s very own Senior Brain Games team, better known as Brain Train, will be representing us

in the second annual Senior Brain Games Regional Playoffs on

Thursday, August 28th in Columbia,

TN. The Brain Train team invites you to

come play with them on Mondays

at 11:00 a.m. in the Social Room as they prepare for their big day. This will be the Brain Train team’s

first time competing in the Playoffs.

Show your support and wish them well!

Open Art Studio

We are the recipients of an Art

Grant! Look for more information to come in September.

50s Night with Kenny and The Krooners - Thursday, August 28

If you loved the “Fabulous Fifties,” then relive them again with Nashville’s only

Oldies Show starring Kenny & The Krooners on Thursday, August 28th. This show takes

great pride in presenting the music and the mood in the most authentic style of any

show of its kind. Every song must meet the detailed scrutiny of 50’s teenager and

leader of the show, Kenny. Partake of a scrumptious meal of center-cut peachy, grilled

pork chops, vegetable medley, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, salad and dessert.

Tickets are $20.00 and are available at the front desk until Friday, August 22nd.

Seating commences at 5:45 p.m.

Classes (*) Denotes free class for

FiftyForward members. Visitors

add $5 per day.

Ballroom Dance– Ballroom will resume on September 8th. Genre to be announced in September’s Newsletter.

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, August 25th at 9 a.m. Please sign up and pay at the front desk by

Wednesday, August 20th.

Candle-Making– Join Betty Jean at 9 a.m., Friday, August 15th to make and decorate 2 large slow-burning candles.

Sign up at the front for this $15 class. Pay the instructor the day of the class.

*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 the new skit are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Don’t worry about

memorizing your lines. Facilitated by Kim Yearwood.

*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. 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

Clubs & Groups

New Group: Matinee Movie Club!

Look for more information on the

inside of the back page.

Bible Conversation – Bible Conversation meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Book Club – Meet Wednesday, August 27th at 1:00 p.m. The August selection is In the Sunburned Country by Bill

Bryson 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 at its new time 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 – Join the Film Club on Friday, August 15th for Invictus and on Friday, August 29th for God’s Not Dead,

requested by the Dr. Ming Wang presentation attendees. Movies begin at 1:30 p.m. Come and enjoy popcorn

and soft drinks as well!

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 August, play the fun dice game, Yahtzee!

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 – Karaoke will not meet in August.

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.

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 August they

will be discovering options 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, August 11th, the ladies will lunch at Hibachi’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 will take off the months of July and August to enjoy the summer.

Facilitated by Carol Roberts and Cornelia Laux.

Wisdom Writers Club - Meets the second Friday of the month for July and August at 10 a.m. Join others in

Life Story Writing.

We encourage YOUR ideas! Share it with Sam!

FiftyForward

Madison Station 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

6:00 Music Jam

2

10:45 East Nashville Tour

3

4 10:00 Grief Support

10:30 Understanding

the Ballot

1:00 Bingo

5 10:00 Décor Committee

10:30 Blood Press

12:30 Bunco

1:00 Reminisce

6:30 DBSA

6

11:00 Activities Committee 12:00 Madison Travelers

7

7:00 Elections

10:00 Genealogy

1:30 A Conversation

with Cora

8

9:00 Flea Market

10:00 Wisdom Writers

6:00 Music Jam

9

10 11

9:00 Second Sight

9:45 Music for Seniors Trip

10:30 Red Hats

12 9:00 Reflexology 9:30 Courtyard Concert Trip 10:30 Blood Press. & Glucose 12:30 Game

Club: Yahtzee

13 8:30 Tech Up 1:30 What’s in the Bag?

14 9:00 Inglewood Mystery Trip

1:30 Battle of the Bulge

15

9:00 Candle Making Class

1:30 Film Club: Invictus

6:00 Music Jam

16 9:30 Madison Travelers to Federal Grove

17 18

10:00 Grief Support

19 10:00 Membership

10:30 Blood Pres

11:30 Tasty Tuesday

1:00 Inglewood

6:30 DBSA

20 8:30 Advisory Council

9:00 Legal Aid

9:30 Fundraising

9:30 Aquarium Tour

21 10:30 Mt. Juliet Music Jam Trip 5:00 Luau

22

6:00 Music Jam

23

24 25 9:00 Second Sight 9:00 Bob Ross

26

9:15 Eddie K Trip

1:00 Bingo

6:00 Photo Club

27 8:30 Tech Up 1:00 Book Club

28 10:30 Blood Press. & Glucose 10:30 Sr. Brain Games Playoffs 6:00 Kenny & The Krooners Dinner Theater

29

1:30 Film Club: God’s Not Dead 6:00 Music Jam

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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!

Benefit Checkup-

Are you eligible for SNAP & other benefits? To find out, call the Community Food Advocates hotline: 385- 2286 extension: 230.

Blood Pressure Checks-

1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Provided by Shirley Brown.

Blood Pressure and Glucose Checks-

Jenny 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 Group-

If you suffer from Depression, Bipolar Disorder, other mood and emotional disorders or are a caregiver for those who suffer, join

the DBSA group on the 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. Visit the front desk or call 860-7180 to

make an appointment.

Free Wi-Fi-

We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. See front desk for password.

Grief Support Group-

Every 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 Services-

Providing referrals to help seniors remain at home as long as possible. Adrienne Morgan, Care Manager. Call 860-7180.

Medicare Counseling-

Kay 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 Program-

Lunch for seniors over 60. Must apply with Metro first. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Also serving Meals on

Wheels. Contact Felicia Whitaker at 860-7180. Donations requested.

Notary Services-

Julie 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 Lab-

Our 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 Trainer-

Michael 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 Appointments- Every 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 Tutoring-

Taught 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 Massage- Member 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.

Transportation-

To/From Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/within 3 miles of center, $3/within 4 miles.

Walk Our Parking Lot-

4 times around our parking lot equals one mile!

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

Music for Seniors at The Jazz Cave

Music for Seniors does it again! Groove to the sounds of Connye Florance and Friends at The Jazz Cave. Members

who have attended Ms. Florance’s show in the past have come back with rave reviews. Continue with the music theme

as you partake of the musically-inspired lunch items at The Pied Piper Eatery, an American diner.

Monday, August 11 – 10:00 a.m. $6 + Lunch

Courtyard Concerts

Before the music plays, brunch on southern fare at Cracker Barrel on Music Valley Drive. Afterward, enjoy a concert

in the Robinson Courtyard at the Library on Church downtown. The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, or J2B2, will get

your feet tappin’! Mr. Jorgenson has played with many well-known artists including Elton John, Willie Nelson, Johnny

Cash and Pavarotti. He has also won The Academy of Country Music’s “Guitarist of the Year” Award for three

consecutive years.

Tuesday, August 12 – 9:30 a.m. $6 + Brunch

Exclusive Behind the Scenes Aquarium Restaurant Tour

Get an up close and personal look at the Aquarium’s inner workings. Begin with a presentation from their biologist

downstairs around the 200,000 gallon saltwater tank. Then proceed upstairs to see how it all happens at the Aquarium

and to view the tank from above. Those unable or unwilling to go upstairs may remain down. Finish up with your

choice of eats at Opry Mills Food Court.

*Note: Please wear only closed toe AND closed heel shoes! Those who go upstairs encounter the possibility of getting

splashed. You are welcome to take pictures.*

Wednesday, August 20 – 9:30 a.m. $12 + Lunch

Mt. Juliet Music Jam to See Ron Perform

This trip seems to be a favorite! Dig into the American fare at Sam’s Sports Grill in Old Hickory before enjoying the

music stylings of our very own Ron Lashbrook, FiftyForward Madison's Van Driver, as he and others perform for you

at the Mt. Juliet Senior Center Music Jam.

Thursday, August 21 – 10:30 a.m. $6 + Lunch

Summertime Songs and Stories with Eddie K

We know you remember Eddie K who performed for us at our Holiday Potluck in December. Well, he’ll be at

FiftyForward Donelson with the summer version of his songs and stories! Eddie toured with country group Ricochet

and is currently touring with Montgomery Gentry. He will perform well known songs including “One Night at a Time”

which he co-wrote for George Strait and was a #1 smash hit. Come for the fabulous entertainment, dessert and door

prizes! Stay for lunch served up by Palm Tree Café, where they have a $5.00 lunch special.

Tuesday, August 26 – 9:15 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!

East Nashville Tour

Saturday, August 2 – 10:45 a.m. $10 + Lunch

Inglewood Mystery Trip

Thursday, August 14 – 9:00 a.m. $5 + Lunch

Madison Travelers to Federal Grove – Auburn, KY

Saturday, August 16 – 9:30 a.m. $7 + Lunch

August Adventures

***All the trips are posted at the center 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. ***

Calling All Actors! How many of you saw the fun play “Happily Never After” at Tasty Tuesday last month? Did you wonder how you could

get involved? Well, now is your chance! Reader’s Theater will soon begin rehearsing their next performance, “Last

Stop Till Christmas.” This one-act play needs lots of men and women and will be performed at our Christmas Tasty

Tuesday luncheon. Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, August 5th at 11 a.m., and then every Tuesday thereafter.

Reader’s Theater offers the chance to perform without the pressure of memorizing lines. Hope to see a lot of actors

and actresses on August 5th!

Get in the Know On Thursday, August 14th at 1:30, join Verna Knight of Humana for ‘Battle of the Bulge.’ Get some answers to help you

along the path to lose that extra weight. Enjoy FREE healthy refreshments at the seminar.

Feeling Crafty? Join Miss Betty Jean for the second candle making class on Friday, August 15th at 9:00 a.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 for the class

by Monday, August 11th and to see an example of a completed candle.

Bucket List The much anticipated Zipline Tour is here! Swing (literally) by Fontanel for the two-hour zipline extravaganza! The bus

will depart at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24th. The cost is $55.00 plus lunch. Those planning to go must sign

up and pay for the trip no later than Monday, September 8th. We need at least 10 people for this trip to take place.

Afterward, eat at Café Fontanel, an Italian inspired eatery. Tell us your suggestion for our next Bucket List trip!

NEW! NEW! NEW! *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 Wednesday, August 13th at 1:30 p.m. for a chance to win a prize!

*There’s a new group in town! Join the Matinee Movie Club every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Wynnsong

Theater on Myatt Drive. 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. Sylvia Ballard will head up this new

group. Look for her in the theater’s lobby. The editor recommends these new releases for August: The Hundred Foot

Journey, The Giver and When the Game Stands Tall.

*Please sign up at the front desk if you are interested in taking an American Sign Language class beginning in the

autumn. The class will be once a week over 4 weeks and last about an hour. The cost per student will be $25.00.

“Summer Days Drifting Away…”

And we would like to thank….

Jerry Fishpaw for Big Bingo coverall prize, Paula Burgess and Gilda’s Kids for serving at Dinner

Theater, Windlands East for providing Tasty Tuesday and Dinner Theater dessert, HCA Health

Care for the birthday cupcakes, Captain D’s for the birthday coupons & all the bakers for the

goodies for the Flea Market. We would like to say an extra special thank you to all of our member

volunteers - you keep this place running! Thanks for your contributions to our Center!

Red Hat Pearls

Girls who just wanna have fun … join the FiftyForward Madison Red Hat

Pearls! These ladies meet every second Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

to plan their activities and then enjoy a nice lunch on the town. Stop by for

a visit to see what they are all about. Don’t forget to wear red and purple!

Contact Information

Need to Contact Us?

FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails:

Kelsey Mahaffey - Center Director

[email protected]

Samantha Garlock – Program Manager

[email protected]

Julie Reeves - Afternoon Office Manager

[email protected]

Lauren Woods - Morning Office & Volunteer Manager

[email protected]

Kathleen Phillips - SS Instructor/Liaison

[email protected]

Adrienne Morgan - Care Manager

[email protected]

Michele Clark - FLIP Coordinator

[email protected]

Darryl Brady - Maintenance

[email protected]

Ron Lashbrook -Van Driver

Felicia Whitaker - Metro Meals

Prize Challenge & More

www.fiftyforward.org

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.

Block Party

Study the four different views of the die below. Draw the letter and how it should appear on the

face of the die with the question mark.

Be the first to give the right answer to Sam to win a

prize! Entr ies must be present in the office to win.

Free Food Police Vehicles Vendor Booths

Music