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NOVEMBER 2015 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
Director’s Update
Staff Update
We were so sad to say goodbye last month to our Morning Office Manager Lauren
Woods. Lauren resigned to take a full-time position as an editor for the website
Womanista.com. We will miss her friendliness and warm smile, but wish her all the best
in her new role!
Stay tuned!
I know that memberships for many of you will expire at the end of this year, and we are
currently discussing whether a membership renewal incentive will be offered again. We
hope to have this finalized during the first week of November. Please stay tuned for
announcements and be sure to check the December newsletter for the policy. We hope to
have ALL of you renew with us for 2016!
We hope to see you here soon!
Kelsey Mahaffey
Thanksgiving
Center Closings
The Center will be closed for the
Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday,
November 26th and Friday, November
27th.We will open with normal hours on
Monday, November 30th.
The FiftyForward Madison Station
staff would like to take this opportunity
to extend you a hearty, “Happy
Thanksgiving!” Each and every one of
our members are a reason we count
ourselves thankful. In our opinion, you
make this the best FiftyForward center
of them all!
Smoked Turkey Sale
Help support your Center by purchasing a
Bar-B-Cutie smoked turkey through us for
your holiday feast! Order at the front desk
or by phone at 860-7180. Only $44 for a
10-14 lb. smoked turkey! Try a free
sample at the November 6th Flea Market.
Plus, order holiday side dishes at Bar-BCutie such as greens, beans, dressing,
potatoes and more. And remember, the
bird is already cooked; all you have to do
is follow the simple
warming instructions for
a delicious holiday meal!
Turkeys will be available for pickup
Thanksgiving week at the Center!
Our Mission
FiftyForward enriches
the lives of adults 50 +
by providing pathways
to health, well-being
and lifelong learning.
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Skyline Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, November 10
Vern Pilder and his
helper Sara Jo
Beliles for working
tirelessly to have the
Artober Stacked Box
design ready to paint;
all those who deliciously
baked for the
Fundraising table at the
Flea Market;
Barbara Brown and
Cornelia Laux for
consistently going
above and beyond the
call of duty in the name
of fundraising;
Skyline for providing the
catering at the Lunch
and Learn;
Windlands East for
providing yummy Tasty
Tuesday desserts;
and to all our amazing
volunteers: this place
would not run without
you. Thank you for all
your care, ideas, and
hard work!
Center Hours
Monday-Thursday
7:00am-4:30 pm
Friday
7:00 am-3:30 pm
The FREE Lunch and Learn presented by Skyline returns on Tuesday, November
10th at 11:30 a.m. Olive Garden will cater the delicious meal of pasta, breadstick,
salad and tea. The featured speaker will be advertised at the front desk as soon as that
information becomes available. There are only 70 available seats so be sure and hurry
to get your FREE event ticket at the front desk. If you are unable to make the event,
we ask that you please return your ticket to the front desk so others may attend.
BIG Bingo!
Thursday, November 12
Calling all fun lovers! It’s Big Bingo time again on Thursday, November 12th. At
11:30 a.m. partake of a Whitt’s barbecue sandwich, potato chips, dessert and tea
before trying your luck. The Bingo calling will begin at noon. Make sure to
purchase your $6.00 ticket by Tuesday, November 10th so you don’t miss the
opportunity to win first-rate items and the $50.00 coverall prize! In honor of
Veteran’s Day, we are giving all members who are Veterans a FREE Bingo ticket!
Tasty Tuesday: A Native Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 17
Share a Thanksgiving feast with us at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17th. Revel
in the delights of the season with a menu of turkey and dressing, cranberry salad,
green beans, roll, cookie and tea. Afterward, participate in a percussion circle and
learn about Native American drumming. All it took for Hiwatha Martin to win a
$10.00 Kroger gift card was to turn in her ticket! Turn your ticket in at the door for a
chance to win! Purchase a $6.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, November 13th.
Kenny and The Krooners 50s Show
Wednesday, November 18
If you loved the “Fabulous Fifties,” then relive them again with Nashville’s only
Oldies Show starring Kenny & The Krooners on Wednesday, November 18th at
7:00 p.m. This show takes great pride in presenting the music and the mood in the
most authentic style of any show of its kind. Tickets are $7.00 in advance or $8.00 for
members/$10.00 for non-members at the door. Snacks will be available for purchase
during the show.
Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas
Tuesday, December 1
Imagine the lights low offset with flickering candlelight. Dressy attendees sip wine
served by Kathleen and taste delicacies in an intimate setting. The sounds of smooth
holiday jazz travel the room performed by The Easy Jazz Quartet who debuted at the
Summer Kickoff Cookout to much acclaim. Have yourself a jazzy little Christmas
with us on Tuesday, December 1st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thanks to our sponsor
Signature Healthcare of Madison, tickets for this evening of mingling and music are
$15.00 at the front desk. Purchase your ticket by Wednesday, November 25th.
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Unless otherwise indicated, classes are included with membership. Visitors add $5.00.
 Line Dance led by Faye Redden; 9:30 am
 SilverSneakers® Circuit taught by Kathleen
Phillips; 12:30 pm; Increase your cardiovascular
and muscular endurance with a standing workout.
 SilverSneakers® Stress Reduction & Restorative
Breathing taught by Kathleen Phillips. 2:00 pm;
Focuses on reducing stress and breathing
techniques
 Yoga taught by Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm and
6:00 pm; $5 per class for members
 Ballroom Dancing taught by Kathleen Phillips.
5:00 pm; $8 per class. No partner necessary.
 Personal Training with Michael Neel; 4:30-6:30pm
$15/30 min; $25/hour; Inquire at front desk
 SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Kathleen
Phillips; 10:00 am; Uses hand-held weights,
tubes, balls, and chairs; tailored for seniors
 Tai-Chi taught by Larry Lee; 9:00 am & 6:45 pm;
$3.00 a class; Improves balance, flexibility and
overall health.
 SilverSneakers® Yoga Stretch taught by
Kathleen Phillips; 10:00 am; Moves your whole
body through a series of seated and standing
yoga poses.
 SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Kathleen
Phillips; 12:30 pm
 Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 2:00 pm;
$5 a class
 SilverSneakers® Classic taught by Kathleen
Phillips; 12:30 pm
 Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.; 6:00 pm; $5.00 a
class
Fitness Center
Hours
 SilverSneakers® Classic
taught by Lisa Elkin; 12:30pm
 Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.;
2:00 pm; $5 a class
Monday -Thursday
7:00am - 6:30 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
 Yoga with Stephen North, Jr.
11:00 am; $5.00 a class
Audiology Screening Sign up at the front desk for
a FREE hearing appointment
by Summit Audiology of
Hendersonville! The next
session will be on Tuesday,
Nov.17th, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Benefit Checkup Are you eligible for SNAP &
other benefits? To find out,
call the Community Food
Advocates hotline: (615) 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 Signature Healthcare of
Madison on the 4th
Tuesdays of the month,
10:30 – 11:30a.m.
Certified Personal Trainer
Lisa Elkin Available for sessions during
the day. Call her at 926-2708
to schedule. $25/session.
City Road United
Methodist Track The track is open for members’
use Mon - Fri from 8:00 - 5:00.
Go by the front desk, show your
FiftyForward scan card and get
the pass code to get in. The
track is on the second level.
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.
Continued on the Social
Groups page.
*African Drumming and Dance – Offered
free of charge by The Village Church!
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Party Room.
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.
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!
*Art Club - Meets on Thursdays any
time between 9:00 and 1:00 in the Open
Art Room to create and pursue arts and
crafts in various forms.
*Bingo - Most first Mondays and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 1:00 p.m. Join
us for a chance to win prizes!
*Crochet for Beginners/Crochet Club – Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Led by Paulette
Spalding. Bring an “H” needle and yarn and Paulette will be happy to show you the
basics of crochet.
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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.
*Knitting Club – Thursdays at noon. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just
bring your knitting needles and some yarn.
Notary Services - Julie
Reeves, Notary. Donation to
the center requested. Monday
through Thursday, 12:30 4:30, Fridays 11:30 - 3:30.
*Photo Club – The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets on the fourth
Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Will meet again in March after the Winter break.
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,
reflexology and legal aid.
*Loose Caboose Players- Calling all Actors! Rehearsals are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. for the
Loose Caboose Players. This is a Reader’s Theater so you don’t have to worry about
memorizing lines. Facilitated by Kelsey Mahaffey.
Tech Up - Sign up at the
front desk for one-on-one
instruction on social media,
laptops & smartphones. On
the second Mondays of the
month in half hour increments
starting at 8:30 a.m.
Transportation - To/From
Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/
within 3 miles of center, $3/
within 4 miles.
Free Wi-Fi
We are happy to
provide FREE Wi-Fi
here at the center.
See front desk for
password.
*Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Have
a question? Someone in the Club will be glad to help.
Featured Group:
Sewing anyone? Join member and sewing enthusiast Anita
Edmondson on Thursday, November 19th at 1:30 p.m. to form a
sewing club/class. Flip to the inside of the last page for more details.
Guitar Lessons – By appointment with Vern
Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk.
*Choraliers – Led by Geno Haffner Thursdays
at 10:00 a.m.at FiftyForward Knowles. Seeking
those who love to sing.
*Karaoke – ‘D. J.’ Dottie Dillard leads the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! Thursday, November 12th.
*Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2.
Piano & Voice Lessons – Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes.
Call Geno at 310-4579 to schedule.
*Silver Notes Band – Kim Yearwood leads this 16+ big band on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
They perform all over Nashville. Did you play an instrument in high school? Join them.
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*Asterisks denote free events.*
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MON
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TUE
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7:00 Southern
10:30 Blood
Belle Leaf Cruise
Pressure
10:00 Grief
Support
1:00 BINGO
8
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8:30 Tech Up
9:00 Second
Sight
10:30 Red Hats
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16
8:30 Hiking Club
10:00 Grief
Support
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1:00 Reminisce
6:30 DBSA
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9:00 Appts for
Reflexology
11:00 Activities
Committee
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FRI
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10:00 Genealogy
Club
9:00 Flea Market
10:00 Next Steps 10:00 Wisdom
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Writers
Diabetes Control
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11:30 BIG Bingo!
8:30 The
Gadabouts to
Ave Maria Grotto
12:30 Karaoke
12:30 Film Club:
The New World
9:30 Trip to
Amish Community
SAT
7
12:00 Madison
Travelers
11:30 Skyline
Lunch & Learn 12:30 Bunco
9:30 Madison
Travelers to
Quilt Show &
The Factory
14
Deadline for Tasty
Tuesday tickets!
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18
10:00 Membership
10:30 B. P. &
Audiology
11:30 Tasty
Tuesday
1:00 Inglewood
6:30 DBSA
8:30 Advisory
Council
7:00 Kenny &
The Krooners
50s Show
5:45 Supper Club
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10:30 B. P.
& Glucose
9:00 Second
Sight
WED
11:00 Inglewood
to Depot Grill
1:00 BINGO
9:00 Legal Aid
9:30 Fundraising
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20
1:30 Sewing
Anyone?
10:00 Wisdom
Writers
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21
Viva la Diva
28
Center Closed
Center Closed
Happy
Thanksgiving!
6:00 Photo Club
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9:00 Decorate
the Center
6:00 Cheekwood
LIGHTS! Trip
Class, Clubs & Groups
on a weekly rotation
can be found on their
respective pages within
the Whistlestop.
The daily/weekly
games include Skip
Bo, Rummy, Hearts,
Hand & Foot,
Cribbage, Rook &
Bridge, & Wii Sports.
Sponsored by
of Madison
Bible Conversation – Bible meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Book Club – Discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Book
Club will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd in respect of the
holiday season. Amazon.com’s review of the book reads, “From the highly
acclaimed, multiple award-winning author, a stunningly ambitious and
beautiful novel about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths
collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World
War II.” Available at your local library.
Bunco - Come play Bunco on the second Wednesday 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.
Film Club – At a new time of 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays
of each month. FREE popcorn and cold drinks! In November, we will show
a Thanksgiving-themed selection. Each movie title is listed on the calendar
insert. See Sam for more information about each movie.
Genealogy Club – Meets the 1st Thursday at 10:00 a.m. November 5th.
Inglewood & Friends – Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans
monthly trips.
Madison Travelers – Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans
monthly trips for evenings and weekends.
Mexican Train Dominoes – 12:30 p.m. every
Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game.
Bring a set of dominoes if you have them.
Pop-Up Club – Sign up at the front desk to be made aware of last minute
deals on trips & entertainment, known as “pop-ups” as they are available.
Red Hat Society – 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, November 9th they lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse.
Suggestions
Welcome!
Please see the
suggestion box in
the front hallway
and our
Advisory Council
will review.
Reminisce – Meets 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. Go
back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes!
Second Sight - Get together with other Blind
members of the community. Meets 2nd & 4th
Mondays at 9:00 a.m.
Wisdom Writers Club - 1st and 3rd Fridays at
10:00 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing. Stop
by the Wisdom Writer display in the Party Room
hallway to see what they have been up to.
Wellness Resources are continued here
from the Exercise Class page.
Fitness Center Equipment - Ask at
the front desk. Staff will be happy to
answer questions & demonstrate how
to use the machines.
Grief Support Group Every first and third Monday at
10:00 a.m. 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.
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 Ray Daws, seasoned SHIP volunteer,
is ready to assist with any Medicare
questions you may have. He can be
reached at (615) 628-8592 and by
email at rdaws@comcast.net.
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.
Reflexology Appointments Every 2nd Tuesday 9:00 a.m.- 1:00
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.
Therapeutic Massage Sue Truitt provides massages at her
home, which is close to the Center.
Call her at 868-7032 or 519-3788
to schedule.
Walk Our Parking Lot - Four times
around our parking lot equals one mile!
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.
Madison Travelers to Quilt Show and The Factory
The Madison Travelers are gallivanting to Franklin for the Historic Quilt show where 100 quilts including Civil War,
traditional, art and modern quilts will be displayed. Afterward, try out Lyrics located in The Factory. Lyrics describes
themselves as a “seasonal southern fusion restaurant with a vibrant melody of flavors.” They offer soups, salads,
sandwiches, burgers and other crowd-pleasing dishes. Stay and shop at The Factory before returning. *Note: Bring $5 for
the entrance fee into the Quilt Show.*
Saturday, November 7 - 9:30 a.m. - $8 + Entrance Fee + Lunch
Visit the Amish Community in Ethridge
See how it’s done without all the gadgetry, electronics and electricity! Visit the Amish community of Ethridge with a
wagon tour, shopping and lunch stop. Visit several farm locations along the slow-paced two-hour wagon tour for the
opportunity to visit with the owners and purchase Amish produce, baskets, candies, jellies and more. Beforehand, dig into
good Southern cooking at Red Rooster. *Note: Bring cash for shopping with the A mish.*
Wednesday, November 11 - 9:30 a.m. - $18 + Lunch
The Gadabouts to Ave Maria Grotto
We have a new quarterly trip planning club! The Gadabouts invite you to join them on their maiden voyage to Ave Maria
Grotto in Cullman, AL. First, stop at Rumor’s Deli which specializes in warm sandwiches and was featured in Southern
Living magazine before taking in St. Bernard Abbey. St. Bernard is home to the only Benedictine Order in Alabama and to
the world famous Ave Maria Grotto. The tour guide will lead you through the 125 miniatures that make up the grotto,
which are reproductions of famous churches, shrines and buildings from throughout the world. Included, is a mini
Jerusalem. The Grotto covers an area of over three acres which sees visitors from all over the globe. Be sure to stop in the
gift shop for Christmas ornaments, Monk’s bread (not always available) and other goodies before returning. *Note: This is
a 2 1/2 hour drive plus the time it will take for a bathroom stop. This trip involves walking to see the replicas.*
Friday, November 13 - 8:30 a.m. - $18 + Lunch
Hiking Club
The Hiking Club’s last outing of the season will take them to Fontanel to discover the hiking trails and scenery around the
beautiful countryside. Once there, choose between two trails or meander a little of both. The unpaved trailhead begins
across from the Woods at Fontanel Music Venue and extends up and over the ridge behind the Fontanel Mansion. The
paved trailhead can be found behind Prichard’s Distillery. Retire to Whites Creek Bistro at Fontanel for sandwich fare.
Monday, November 16 – 8:30 a.m. - $6 + Lunch
Supper Club
Roll out to Cool Springs for a fun night of Italian food at Buca di Beppo! Buca di Beppo serves its fare family-style while
surrounding its patrons in an eclectic and vintage setting which includes surprises such as wine bottles on the ceiling. Join
the Club in kissing your fingers to the goodness as you try all these dishes: house or Caesar salad, house bread, spaghetti
marinara, fettucine alfredo, chicken parmigiana and brownie delight. Salute!
Thursday, November 19 - 5:45 p.m. - $28 includes Dinner
Inglewood and Friends to Depot Grill
Inglewood and Friends invites you to join them for a favorite stop at Depot Grill in Springfield. Offering dishes from
Chicken Picatta to Maryland-style Crab Cakes, as well as the more traditional types of steakhouse offerings, The Depot is
sure to become a pleasant memory for you as well. Finish up the outing with a stop at Belk’s for some winter shopping!
Tuesday, November 24 - 11:00 a.m. - $7 + Lunch
Cheekwood’s Holiday LIGHTS
Come see the Holiday LIGHTS and start a new holiday tradition with Cheekwood! For the first time ever, Cheekwood’s
“gorgeous decorations will extend from the mansion out into the gardens, setting the grounds
aglow with elegant displays, dazzling views and hundreds of thousands of festive, twinkling
Have a Trip
lights. Bundle up for the prettiest winter stroll of the season!” The spectacle will include
750,000 lights, live reindeer, a s’mores pit, and holiday carolers. *Note: Eat an early dinner
Idea?
as this trip doesn’t include a dinner stop. This is a walking tour.*
Monday, November 30 - 6:00 p.m. - $25
See Sam or write it
down and put it in the
Full Trips: Southern Belle “Fall Leaf Cruise” - Monday, November 2 at 7:00 a.m.
suggestion box!
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Next Steps to Diabetes Control
Thursday, November 5
In light of National Diabetes Month, join the discussion about controlling diabetes on
Thursday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m. Certified Diabetes Educator Becky Davis, RN
will speak to the prevention of complications, emotional aspects of handling the
disease, meal panning, exercise and more. We’ll enjoy light refreshments and there
will be a simple registration at check in. RSVP in the FREE Event Binder.
Flea Market Bonanza!!!
Friday, November 6
On Friday, November 6th we’ll have a drawing for a prize valued at $50, a craft fair,
live music, fabulous finds, and Amish and home-baked goodies! Plus barbecue
sandwiches will be available for purchase at lunch time. Shop, eat, and be entertained
from 9:00 till 3:00. All vendors who remain until 3:00 p.m. will be entered into a
drawing for a free vendor table at the next market! Call 860-7180 or come by the
front desk to reserve your booth and find out more. As an added bonus, try a free
sample of Bar-B-Cutie smoked turkey at the Flea Market. Then order a smoked
turkey through us for your holiday feast!
Sewing Anyone?
Thursday, November 19
Join member and sewing enthusiast Anita Edmondson on Thursday, November 19th
at 1:30 p.m. to form a sewing club or class. Need help or want to learn? Have a
project to start or finish? Nita will be happy to help along with her trusty sewing
machine or just come to be one of the sewing circle. Sign up at the front desk by
Monday, November 16th to let us know you will be coming. If you are unable to
attend, but are still interested in sewing, please let the front desk know.
3rd Annual Holiday Gift and Toy Drive
We need your help to warm the hearts of those whose family members served our
country. Through Monday, Dec. 7th, we’ll have collection bins for donations of toys
and other small items. All donations will benefit the children of Nashville area
veterans through the Nashville Veterans Center. A suggested donation list will be
available at the front desk on November 9th.
On Tuesday, Dec. 8th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., FiftyForward Knowles will
host a gift wrapping party. A free lunch will be served to those who come volunteer
to help wrap the gifts. See Sam for more information about volunteering to help wrap.
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 and Silver
& Fit reimbursed location!
nMotion Lunch & Learn
A FREE Lunch and Learn will be our delight to host
on Thursday, December 3rd at 11:30 a.m. Pita Pit will
cater this affair with healthy wraps, chips and drinks.
Afterward, your feedback will be desired on topics
related to mass transit. There are only 75 available
seats so be sure to make plans to get your FREE event
ticket at the front desk once they become available on
Wednesday, November 11th. If you ar e unable to
make the event, we ask that you please return your
ticket to the front desk so others may attend.
An “art-tastic” time was
had at the Artober events
in October. Stroll by the
Spotlight Bulletin Board
to see the submissions
and winners of the
Coloring Contest Awards.
Also, be sure to stop by the
Social Room to enjoy the
stacked box art mural
completed by Madison
Station members and
displayed at a center-wide
Artober exhibition. We are
very proud of our artists,
the new ones and the
seasoned!
Vern Pilder worked for
many hours to dream up
and execute the sketch that
made the stacked box art
mural a reality. Thank you
for sticking with it, Vern,
and delighting us all with
your creativity. A special
thank you to Sara Jo
Beliles for being Vern’s
faithful helper and running
errands!
The artists who lent their
time and creativity to this
beautiful work were Sara
Jo Beliles, Day Boothe,
Denise Hamer, Delores
Hitchcock, Ellie Kane,
Jacqualita Kirby, Carole
Petty and Vern Pilder.
Contact Us
(615) 860-7180
Fax (615) 860-7732
FiftyForward Madison Station
Staff & Email:
Kelsey Mahaffey Center Director
kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org
Samantha Garlock Program Manager
sgarlock@fiftyforward.org
Julie Reeves Afternoon Office Manager
jreeves@fiftyforward.org
Kathleen Phillips SS Instructor/Liaison
kphillips@fiftyforward.org
Adrienne Morgan - Care Manager
amorgan@fiftyforward.org
Bethanie Peadro - FLIP Coordinator
bpeadro@fiftyforward.org
Darryl Brady - Maintenance
dbrady@fiftyforward.org
Ron Lashbrook - Van Driver
Felicia Whitaker - Metro Meals
Where are
we located?
Even though our address is
301 Madison Street, we are
physically located at the end of
Douglas Street. There is a sign out
front that says ‘FiftyForward
Madison Station.’ Parking and
entrance are in the back.
FiftyForward Madison Station
301 Madison St.
Madison, TN 37115
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Bringing Thanksgiving
Beginning November 16th, Christian Cooperative Ministry will distribute
more than 250 special food boxes to bring
Thanksgiving to the tables of many of our Madison
neighbors in need. Thanksgiving food boxes will be
given in addition to the standard food boxes that are
regularly distributed.
How can you help? FiftyForward Madison Station will be accepting
donations at the front desk of the items needed to prepare these special
boxes. Suggested donations are instant potatoes, stuffing mix, canned
pineapple, canned sweet potatoes, cornbread mix, macaroni & cheese,
canned corn, canned green beans, cake mix, small bags of flour, small
bottles of oil, and chicken broth. All donations are most appreciated. Thank
you for helping to bring Thanksgiving to the tables of Madison!
Deck the Halls
Monday, November 30
Join us in making everything merry and bright around the Center by decking
the halls in grand Christmas-style! All are welcome to help at 9:00 a.m. on
Monday, November 30th. In appreciation of your time and hard work, it will
be our pleasure to treat all those participating to a pizza lunch!
Prize
Challenge
Bert Montgomery was
the first to turn in the
Rebus Puzzle from
October’s newsletter.
Congrats, Bert! Be the
first to give the correct
answer to the
Thanksgiving Sudoku
puzzle to Sam (in person
or in her box) to win the
prize. Each row, column
and mini-grid of the
puzzle must contain the
letters MAYFLOWER.