Kelsey`s Column Holiday Closings The Gadabouts Trip

JANUARY 2016 ISSUE
THE WHISTLESTOP
Kelsey’s Column
The Gadabouts
Thank you to everyone who has
renewed their membership for 2016!
We appreciate each of you and know
you value all the great programs that
FiftyForward Madison Station has to
offer. If you have a question about when
your membership expires, just ask us at
the front desk. Remember, just $10 per
month gives you access to everything
we offer: from health and fitness classes
to our fabulous day trips. Don’t miss a
day at Madison Station, and Happy
New Year!!
The Gadabouts’ goal is to plan new and
unique trips on a quarterly basis. This new
travel group was responsible for the Ave
Maria Grotto trip in November.
Are you interested in helping to plan
fun adventures for our Center? Join The
Gadabouts at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday,
January 6th to plan a trip for the month of
February. Bring your suggestions to the
meeting and we’ll vote on our favorite.
When dreaming up your wonderful ideas,
bear in mind that we stick close to the
Center in the winter months due to
possible cold-weather conditions. We’ll
see you soon to plan
some fun!
Holiday Closings
Trip Etiquette
Happy New Year!
Please keep in
mind that the
Center will be
closed on
Friday, January
1st to celebrate the
New Year as well as
on Monday, January
18th in observation
of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day.
We hope to see you here soon!
Kelsey Mahaffey
T3, or Trippin’ Third Thursdays,
launches on Thursday, January 21st!
Please check out the inside of the back
page for new trip policy info. We’d also
like to mention a few guidelines to help
make trips as pleasant as possible for all
involved.
Easily hot in the summer? Consider
sitting in the front . Hot in winter? Try
the back. We do our best to regulate the
heat. Choosing a seat which will help you
remain comfortable will boost everyone’s
happiness level. Wearing removable
layers is also a good idea.
Also, please remember to take your trash
with you as you exit the bus. Thank you!
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
Tasty Tuesday: Dolly Spoofin’
Tuesday, January 19
all those who helped
deck the halls of the
Center for Christmas;
all those who joined in
the Advent Calendar,
giving gifts as well as
receiving;
Windlands East for
providing yummy Tasty
Tuesday desserts;
HCA Healthcare for
providing cupcakes for
the Birthday Party;
Captain D’s for
providing meal coupons
at the Birthday Party;
Stewart Chiropractic for
sponsoring The Healthy
Mind & Body Retreat;
all those who donated to
the RSVP and Vet
Center Holiday Gift &
Toy Drive;
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
8:00am-4:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am-3:30 pm
Dig into one of the best-loved Tasty Tuesday menus of meatloaf, mashed potatoes,
spinach soufflé, cornbread, cookie and tea at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19th .
Have you ever heard of Polly Darton? You know, that outrageous cousin of Dolly
Parton? Get ready to hoot and holler at Peggy West’s comedic flair as she talks about
everything “un-Dolly.” Be sure to turn in your ticket at the door for a chance to win a
prize! Purchase your $6.00 ticket at the front desk by Friday, January 15th.
Winter Birthday Party
Thursday, January 21
At 1:30 p.m. celebrate those with December, January and February birthdays by
indulging in cupcakes, ice cream and punch. All the attending winter babies will
receive a coupon for a free meal at Captain D’s. Sign up in the FREE Event Binder
by Tuesday, January 19th.
Highland Hills Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, January 26
Highland Hills Funeral Home and Crematory will sponsor their first Lunch and Learn
at FiftyForward Madison on Tuesday, January 26th at 11:30 a.m. Find out about the
need for preplanning, other available options and relieving the emotional burdens of
loved ones. Beforehand, partake of a lunch featuring chicken salad croissant, chips,
cookie and tea. There are only 50 available tickets, so hurry to get your FREE event
ticket at the front desk by Friday, January 22nd! If after you obtain a ticket you find
out that you will be unable to come, please return your ticket or let the office know so
others may attend in your place.
The Healthy Mind & Body Retreat
Thursday, January 28
The 2nd Annual Post-Holiday Wellness Retreat is here! Discover new ideas to help
you attain and maintain a healthy mind and body in 2016 on Thursday, January 28th
from 11:00 to 2:30 p.m. A basic schedule follows, but for more in depth information
please see the calendar insert.
11:00—Chiropractic and Your Health with Dr. Sam Stewart
11:45—Lunch
12:30—Activity choice of either;
1) Silver Sneakers exercise class demonstrations with Kathleen: (3) 10 minute
segments of Classic, Cardio and Yoga or
2) Stepping On: Fall Prevention preview with Sam
1:30—The Spirituality of Age: Celebrating a New Life Stage with Carol Orsborn
Purchase your $3.00 ticket at the front desk by Monday, January 25th. When
purchasing your ticket be sure to sign up for the 12:30 activity of your choice.
A prize drawing will take place at the very end of the retreat. Only those who had
their ticket punched at one of each of their 3 events will be eligible to enter the raffle
drawing. Look for volunteer ticket punchers at the door for each event. Let’s start
the new year off on the right foot, the foot of wellness!
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; ***ON HIATUS***
 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 - 6:00 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,
Feb.16th, 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.
*Asterisks denote free events.*
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!
Notary Services - Julie
Reeves, Notary. Donation to
the center requested. Monday
through Thursday, 12:30 4:30, Fridays 11:30 - 3:30.
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.
*African Drumming and Dance – Offered
free of charge by The Village Church!
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Party Room.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*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.
*Sewing Class - Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Classroom 2. Facilitated by Anita
Tech Up - Sign up at the
Edmondson. She is happy to advise beginners and help with problems for a small fee.
front desk for one-on-one
instruction on social media,
*Choraliers – Led by Geno Haffner Thursdays
laptops & smartphones. On
at 10:00 a.m.at FiftyForward Knowles. Seeking
the second Mondays of the
those who love to sing.
month in half hour increments
starting at 8:30 a.m.
Guitar Lessons – By appointment with Vern
Transportation - To/From
Pilder. $15/45 min. Inquire at the front desk.
Center on Tues. & Thurs. $2/
within 3 miles of center, $3/
*Karaoke – ‘D. J.’ Dottie Dillard leads the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m.
within 4 miles.
Come sing your favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! Due to weather, Karaoke
will not take place in January and February.
Free Wi-Fi
We are happy to
provide FREE Wi-Fi
here at the center.
See front desk for
password.
*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.
2016
Sun
3
Mon
Wed
1
4
5
6
7
8
10:30 Blood
Pressure
11:00 Activities
Committee
1:00 Reminisce
12:00 Madison
Travelers
9:30 World
Country Dance
Championships
Trip
6:30 DBSA
1:30 Gadabouts
10:00 Genealogy
Club
10:00 Victory
Over Crime
and Scams
1:30 Sewing
Class
12
13
14
15
10:00 Dementia:
Expect & Respond
9:00 Goodwill
Tour
12:30 Karaoke
10:00 Wisdom
Writers
11
8:30 Tech Up
9:00 Second
Sight
9:00 Appts for
Reflexology
9:00 Ryman
Auditorium Tour
12:30 Bunco
10:30 Red Hats
18
19
CENTER
CLOSED
10:00 Membership
10:30 B. P.
11:30 Tasty
Martin Luther
Tuesday
King, Jr. Day
1:00 Inglewood
10:15 Madison
Travelers to Loveless 6:30 DBSA
24
25
26
9:00 Second Sight
10:30 B. P.
& Glucose
10:00 Grief Support
11:00 Inglewood
to Mad Platter
Deadline for Mind &
Body Retreat tickets!
31
Fri
The daily/weekly
games include Skip
Bo, Rummy, Hearts,
Hand & Foot,
Cribbage, Rook &
Bridge, & Wii Sports.
1:00 BINGO
17
Thu
Class, Clubs & Groups
on a weekly rotation
can be found on
their respective pages
within the
Whistlestop.
10:00 Grief
Support
10
Tue
20
8:30 Advisory
Council
21
T3-
2
CENTER
CLOSED
Happy
New Year!
9
12:30 Film Club:
Spare Parts
16
Deadline for Tasty
Tuesday tickets!
22
23
Trippin’ Third
Thursday!
12:30 Film Club:
Selma
9:00 Legal Aid
1:30 Winter
Birthday Party
9:30 Fundraising
1:30 Sewing
Class
Deadline for Lunch &
Learn tickets!
27
28
29
11:30 Lunch & Learn 1:00 Book Club
1:15 BINGO
4:15 Dining with
the Director
1:30 Sewing
Class
Sat
11:00 - 2:30
Healthy Mind
& Body Retreat
1:30 Sewing
Class
30
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, January 27th. 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 12:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Fridays of each month.
FREE popcorn and cold drinks! In January, we will show an inspiring underdog movie and a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. selection. Each movie title is
listed on the calendar insert. See Sam for more info about each movie.
Genealogy Club – Meets the 1st Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
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, January 11th they will plan and potluck at the Center.
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 new winterized 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 Thursday of the month. Payment is DUE at sign-up. If the
trip is full, put your name on the waiting list. If we get 10 names we’ll plan the trip again.
World Country Dance Championships
Enjoy specialty free access to all the wonders of this annual world competition. See the best of the best show off the beloved
country dances as the Crystal and Silver Couples perform in the Crown Classic at The Opryland Hotel. Continue your country
expedition by heading to Cracker Barrel to take in their yummy Southern dishes.
Friday, January 8 - 9:30 a.m. - $5 + Lunch
Tour the Updated Ryman Auditorium
You may already know the Ryman Auditorium, made famous as the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 - 1974, and as one
of Nashville’s most recognizable buildings. But in the summer this icon received a facelift! Check out the updates and new
exhibits including the new “Soul of Nashville” theater experience on a self-guided tour. You are encouraged to see the “Soul of
Nashville” movie first, which shows in 15 minute increments, as this helps to bring the story of the exhibits together. Also, stop
in at the just added Lula Café, situated in front of the Ryman, for lunch fare with an emphasis on rotisserie cooking and locally
sourced ingredients. *Note: This trip includes walking and, if desired, navigation of stairs. No refunds after January 6.*
Wednesday, January 13 - 9:00 a.m. - $25 + Lunch
Get to Know Your Neighborhood: Goodwill Warehouse Tour
Been pondering about the inner workings of your community? Join us for the first of a series of trips that will help you know a
bit more about your own neighborhood. The maiden voyage will be a tour of the Goodwill warehouse on Herman Street.
Unearth the secrets of the behind-the-scenes workings that help make Goodwill such a success. Afterward, lunch at Monell’s in
Germantown. Please let Sam know your ideas for more Neighborhood Series trips. *Note: The tour includes an hour of periodic
standing and walking.*
Friday, January 15 - 9:00 a.m. - $6 + Lunch
Madison Travelers Visit Loveless Café & McKay Books
Bundle up and take a jaunt with the Madison Travelers to the famous Loveless Café. For over 60 years the Loveless staff have
been arriving at 3:00 a.m. to prepare classic Southern food made for you entirely from scratch. Afterward, explore the wonderful
world of McKay Books. Wander their two floors of previously loved books, movies, video games, vinyl, CDs and more. You
truly never know what you may find in there.
Monday, January 18 - 10:15 a.m. - $8 + Lunch
Inglewood & Friends Discover Germantown
Inglewood and Friends invite you along to discover the tastes and sights of Germantown. Try out the cuisine at The Mad Platter
where the menu selections change daily to accommodate the freshest produce Nashville has to offer. Visit the historical Church
of the Assumption and view its exquisite sanctuary. Lastly, stop into the Cupcake Collection for a final sugar buzz before the
ride back to the Center.
Monday, January 25 - 11:00 a.m. - $6 + Lunch
Dining with the Director
Center Director Kelsey Mahaffey wants to share a delicious find with you! Join her at Pomodoro East for delicious and classy
Italian-inspired food options. Dive into the experience of this little known East Nashville dining spot, sister restaurant to
Eastland Café, for happy hour.
Tuesday, January 26 - 4:15 p.m. - $6 + Dinner
FiftyForward First Experience
The Escape Game–Nashville is America’s #1 Escape Room! Find surprises in the Underground Kindergarten Playground! This
game is more than just ABC’s and 1-2-3’s. Test your wits in a room that is anything but elementary. We challenge you, and your
teammates on the trip, to one hour of puzzle-solving, using detective skills, tactile interaction and
taking leadership as the whole group together tries to escape a locked room. Get in on the fun and
join Sam for this FiftyForward First experience! To get more of a feel for this trip, ask Julie and
Have a Trip
Kelsey about their fabulously fun times in the escape rooms! Beforehand, get ready for the
Idea?
challenge with brain food from the southern brunch menu at Wholly Chow. *Note: Sign up by
Wednesday, January 27th to participate. These popular game rooms fill up quickly! No
See Sam or write it
refunds will be given after this date.*
down and put it in the
Wednesday, February 24 – 9:30 a.m. - $35 + Brunch
suggestion box!
301 Madison St. Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-7180
www.fiftyforward.org
Victory Over Crime & Scams
Thursday, January 7
You may not have realized that FiftyForward has their own Victory Over Crime
department. The Outreach Coordinator for VOC, Victoria Webb, will educate us on
overcoming crime and scams which specifically target our senior population. Invite
your non-member friends along too as we learn safe practices to prevent becoming
the victim of these schemes. Sign up in the FREE Event Binder on the front desk to
join us for this much needed topic on Thursday, January 7th at 10:00 a.m.
Dementia: What to Expect/How to Respond
Thursday, January 14
As a growing number of friends and loved ones are affected by Alzheimer’s and
dementia, you may soon find that someone close to you has a new set of needs. On
Thursday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m., Kathy Johnson-Warner of Senior Helpers in
Hendersonville will show us positive physical approaches and how to have
meaningful interactions with those who suffer from dementia-related illnesses.
Refreshments will also be enjoyed. Sign up in the FREE Event Binder on the front
desk to RSVP.
T3 - Trippin’ Third Thursdays
Thursday, January 21
The new trip release day will now be the third Thursday of every month. Look for
Trippin’ Third Thursday, aka T3, trip sheets at the front desk beginning January 21st.
*Priority Seating - Madison members receive first priority seating. If a trip does not
fill up, members from other centers are welcome to come.
*Late arrivals - The trip will leave at the stated departure time. Please be on time.
*Cancellations and No Shows - A credit will be issued if a cancellation is given
within 48 hours of a trip’s scheduled departure. However, in the case of a trip
involving preordered tickets or reservations, a credit will be given only if we can
refill your seat. Except for unusual circumstances, no refunds or transfers will be
made for trips that a member did not attend.
*Credits - Credits will now expire at the end of the month after the month in which
the trip was scheduled. For example, a credit given for a trip canceled in January will
be able to be used through the end of February. Trip credits can only be used toward
other trips.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as these new policies take effect.
Please speak with staff if you have any questions.
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!
BIG Bingo!
Tuesday, February 9
It’s Big Bingo time again on Tuesday, February 9th!
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 Friday, February 5th so
you don’t miss the opportunity to win first-rate items
and the $50.00 coverall prize!
Calling all gardeners!
Talks are underway to
create a community garden
right next door at Amqui
Station. This vegetable
garden would be
maintained by volunteers,
with the produce going to
anyone in need or want of
it. If you are interested in
volunteering or using your
“green thumb” with this
new initiative, please leave
your name on the interest
list at the front desk.
Also, a Butterfly Garden
and Monarch Waystation
are being planned for the
same area. Have any
interest in helping to start
this and keep it up? Sign
up on the interest list at the
front desk and bring any
expertise to offer on the
matters to Sam.
You don't know how much
you are missing by not
coming to Silver Sneakers
exercise classes! Classes
range from circuit, classic,
yoga and restorative
breathing. They are great
for beginners as chairs are
offered if a break is
needed. You’re also sure
to fall in love with our
Instructors, Kathleen
Philips and Lisa Elkin! Sit
in on any of these classes
to discover the fun!
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 Office Manager
jreeves@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
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December’s newsletter. Congrats, Carrie!
Be the first to give the correct answers to the MLK crossword puzzle below
to Sam (in person or in her box) to win the $10 Olive Garden gift card.
Clues
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2) Dr. Martin
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Luther King, Jr.
was a Christian
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____who worked
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for equal rights.
3) Enforced
separation of
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different racial
groups
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4) “I have a
dream that my 4
little children will
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one day live in a
nation where they
will not be judged
by the ____of
their skin but by the content of their character.”
7) Inspired by Gandhi’s peaceful protest, MLK supported ____ protest.
10) He was a minister in ____.
Across:
1) MLK fought against ____ and segregation.
5) ____ rights are the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and
equality.
6) The power or right to act, speak or think as one wants without hindrance
and restraint.
8) The Montgomery Bus ____ was a political and social protest campaign
against the city’s racial segregation of the bus system.
9) He led a peaceful ____ of a quarter million people on Washington, D.C.
11) Marin Luther King, Jr. Day is on the third ____ of January.
12) He fought for ____ rights so that everyone would be treated the same.