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Back-to-School in September FiftyForward Madison Station

301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115 (615) 860-7180

www.fiftyforward.org

Hours of Operation:

Monday—Thursday, 7a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Fitness Center open until 6:30 p.m.), Fridays until 3:30p.m.

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

pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.

Fall Semester Class List We have a myriad of options for the “Fall Semester.” Whether you want arts,

wellness education, languages or music we’ve got the class for you! Get your copy

of the Class List on the front desk for a complete listing. Be sure to check out the

Back-to-School bulletin board for more information about each class.

Featured Fall Classes:

First in the Wellness 101 series - Tuesday, September 9th at 1:30 p.m. Hormones 101 - - Dr. Roberts -- sign up at the front desk for this FREE class

Beginners American Sign Language - every Monday for four weeks Monday, September 15th – Monday, October 6th at 2:00 p.m.

$25.oo per student -- sign up at the front desk -- need at least 8 for this class

An Acrylic Affair - Thursday, September 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. $30.00 per painter -- sign up at the front desk -- need at least 15 for this class

Wine, cheese and coffee included - example of painting on the front desk

Amateur Songwriter’s Group - every Thursday through December Starting Thursday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m.

Facilitated by songwriter & member Earle Smith - sign up for this FREE class

Hispanic Culture and Conversation - Begins Monday, October 13th at 2:00 p.m. for a 6 week course $20.00 per student -- sign up at the front-- need at least 5 for this class

School + Sports = Team Spirit Extreme Weight Loss: A How To with Georgeanna Johnson - Thursday, September 11

You may be familiar with the television show on ABC entitled Extreme Weight Loss. The

July 22nd episode featured Georgeanna Johnson who is Michele Clark’s (our FLIP

coordinator) daughter! Georgeanna will come to share a simple get-in-shape recipe, a few

weight-blasting exercises as well as share her incredible year-long and 150-pound weight

loss journey. Join us for this exciting and tear-jerking true story on Thursday, September

11th at 2:00 p.m. Sign up at the front desk for this FREE event featuring healthy

refreshments by Tuesday, September 9th.

Tasty Tuesday Café - Tuesday, September 16

Hey there, sports fans! We have a treat on Tuesday, September 16th at 11:30 a.m. Ricky

Rooker, our Circuit Court Clerk, is also an Official with the SEC. Join us as he talks about his

experiences officiating college football, as well as some of the new rules in the SEC this

year. Beforehand, tuck into the comforts of barbecue, coleslaw, baked beans and

cornbread. Purchase your $5.00 ticket by Friday, September 12th.

Pneumonia and Flu Shot Clinic - Thursday, September 18

We all know the back to school season isn’t complete without the presence of a flu clinic.

Health professionals are recommending getting the shots earlier this year. Walgreens will

be here on Thursday, September 18th between 10:00 a.m. and noon to administer both

pneumonia and flu shots. They will also have the stronger Senior Flu shot available. Please

pick up a packet at the front desk if you are interested in receiving one or both shots. The

completed form must be returned to the front desk by Monday, September 15th.

Homecoming - Tuesday, September 30

There’s not a better way to celebrate Back to School then by getting your team–spirit on!

Celebrate homecoming by wearing the sports team ensemble of your choice. Just be sure

to demonstrate team spirit with those who support your rivals! Prizes will be given to those

demonstrating the most team spirit! We’ll kickoff the Tuesday, September 30th Homecom-

ing at 11:30 a.m. with FREE hot dogs and a side provided by our sponsor, Windlands East.

Afterward, compete on a team in four Minute-to-Win-It challenges. The object of Minute-

to-Win-It is for a team mate to successfully complete each challenge within one minute.

Anyone can do these challenges and each challenge will be completed while seated! The

team mates who win the most challenges within the timeframe allotted will each win a

prize. There will be a special signup sheet in the FREE event binder at the front desk for

teams of two and four who would like to compete in the minute-to-win-it challenges.

Pompoms will be available for those wishing to remain spectators. Sign up at the front

desk by Thursday, September 25th to attend this FREE event.

Tristar Skyline Needs Your Help

Tristar Skyline is in need of volunteers to staff the Information

Desk and Gift Shoppe.

Volunteer shifts are only one day per

week and only last for four hours. All

volunteers completing their four hour shift will receive

a FREE lunch! For more information call

The Tristar Skyline Volunteer Office at

615-769-2200. Active Aging Week

Special Airing Film Club invites you

to watch NPT’s Aging Matters -

featuring beloved former

SilverSneakers Instructor, Sandy Wray, and many

other familiar FiftyForward

Madison faces - in honor of Active Aging

Week. We will air this special on Friday,

September 26th at 1:30 p.m.

Free Refreshments! Senior Brain Games

We congratulate FiftyForward

Madison’s own Brain Train trivia team,

who came in third at the Greater Nashville

Area playoffs for Senior Brain Games. They plan to come in

first next year!

WannaBeatles Dinner Show - Thursday, September 25

The WannaBeatles consists of award-winning and talented music producers, arrangers,

studio players, and singers who have "Come Together" to play the music they grew up

with. Since then, the WannaBeatles have developed a following of regulars who look

forward to the band's own special version of the "British Invasion". This show’s

bounteous supper will consist of roast beef and gravy, smashed garlic red potatoes,

green beans, salad, roll and dessert. Seating will begin at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $25.00

and are available at the front desk until Friday, September 19th.

Classes (*) Denotes free class for

FiftyForward members. Visitors

add $5 per day.

Ballroom Dance– Ballroom will resume on September 8th and continue each Monday at 5:00 p.m. Intermediate

foxtrot will be the dance of the month. Questions? Call Kathleen at 585-2241.

Bob Ross Oil Painting Class– $25 for a completed oil painting on canvas! Taught by certified instructor Liz Farar.

The next class will be on Monday, September 22nd at 9 a.m. Please sign up and pay at the front desk by

Wednesday, September 17th.

Candle-Making– Join Betty Jean at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23rd to make & decorate 2 large slow-burning

candles. Sign up at the front by Friday, September 19th for this $15 class. Pay the instructor the day of.

*Crochet for Beginners– Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Led by Paulette Spalding. Bring an “H” needle and yarn and

Paulette will be happy to show you the basics of crochet.

Framing– Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass & moulding! $15 for 3 hours.

See Mel Cooper to make an appointment. By appointment only.

Guitar Lessons– Fridays at 4 p.m. Taught by Vern Pilder. $15/45 min. Go to the front desk to schedule.

*Line Dance– Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Led by Faye Redden. Join this fun group of dancers for a great time as well

as great exercise!

Piano & Voice Lessons– Fridays at 10 a.m. Taught by Geno Haffner. $15/30 minutes. Call Geno at 310-4579

to schedule.

*Reader’s Theater- Calling all Actors! Rehearsals for “Last Stop Till Christmas” are Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Don’t worry

about memorizing your lines. Facilitated by Kelsey Mahaffey.

*SilverSneakers Classic– Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. & Wednesdays & Thursdays at

12:30 p.m. Taught by Lisa Elkin on Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Class uses hand-held weights, tubes, balls

& chairs.

*SilverSneakers Circuit– Mondays at 12:30 p.m.– taught by Kathleen Phillips. Combines fun & fitness to

increase your cardiovascular & muscle endurance with a standing workout.

*SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing– Every Monday from 2-3 p.m. This class

focuses on reducing stress through breathing techniques & gentle exercise. Taught by Kathleen Phillips.

*SilverSneakers Yoga - Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Yoga Stretch will move your

whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses.

Tai-Chi– Wednesdays at 9 a.m. & 6:45 p.m. Taught by Larry Lee. Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi to improve

balance, flexibility and overall health. $3/class

*Tech Up– Sign up at the front desk for one-on-one instruction with Lauren, our Morning Office Manager, for

social media, tablets or smartphones. Second and fourth Wednesdays. Half hour increments between 8:30

& 9:30 a.m.

Yoga– Mondays at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m., Wednesdays at 2 p.m., Thursdays at 6 p.m. & Fridays at 2 p.m. Taught by

Stephen North, Jr. Learn the art of relaxation & health through traditional yoga. $5/class.

The Fitness Center is open Mon.-Thur., 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m, Friday til 3:30p.m.

Cards and billiards are available Mon.-Thur., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m, Fridays,

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

www.fiftyforward.org

Clubs Groups

New Group: Matinee Movie Club

Look for more information below!

Bible Conversation – Bible Conversation meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interim leader: Del Dorr.

Book Club – Meet Wednesday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. The September selection is The Five People You Meet in

Heaven by Mitch Albom and is available at the local library. Facilitator: Del Dorr.

Brain Train – Every Monday at 11:00 practice team trivia with Madison’s Brain Train team. Come for fun and/or

to join!

Bunco - Come play Bunco on the first Tuesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. We need at least 4 to play this easy dice

game. Free prizes for those who win the most and Bunco.

Crochet Club – Every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. All crocheters welcome for fun and fellowship! Instruction provided.

Film Club – Friday, September 5th features our nod to Robin Williams in Popeye; the 19th is Book Club’s choice:

The Five People You Meet in Heaven; and on the 26th, in honor of Active Aging week, NPT’s Aging Matters

featuring Sandy Wray and members of FiftyForward Madison! Movies begin at 1:30 p.m. Free refreshments!

Friday Night Music Jam - Every Friday from 6-9 p.m. Free, but they do pass the hat for donations. All acoustic

music welcome. Bring your instrument and sign up to play!

Game Club – Everyone is welcome to join Sam on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. to play a new

game. In September, play the well-loved card game Phase 10. All you pros come show Sam how it’s done!

Genealogy Club – Meets 1st Thursday at 10 a.m. Want to research your family history? This is the group for you.

Golden Tones Choir – Led by Geno Haffner. Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Seeking those who love to sing.

Inglewood & Friends – Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Plans monthly trips.

Karaoke Club – Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. led by “D. J. Dottie” Dillard. Come sing your

favorite song or just listen. Door prizes! Karaoke is on September 11th and will feature patriotic songs.

Knitting Club – Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring your knitting needles

and some yarn.

Madison Travelers – Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. Plans monthly trips for evenings and weekends.

Matinee Movie Club– Meet with Sylvia Ballard in the lobby of the Wynnsong Theater at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Take

advantage of reduced prices: movie tickets are $5.75, popcorn and drinks are $2.00. Pick a show to see and

decide if you’d like to go out afterwards as a group to eat.

Mexican Train Dominoes – 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game. Bring a set of

dominoes if you have them.

Open Music Jam – Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Classroom #2.

Photo Club – The Nashville Photography’s Digital Focus Group meets the fourth Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. In September

they will be discovering exposure blending in Photoshop.

Pop-Up Club – Sign up at the front desk to be made aware of last minute deals on trips and entertainment, known as

“pop-ups” as they come available.

Quilting Club – Mondays from 11-2 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Led by Carole Petty.

Red Hat Society – Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. $15 yearly dues. Join these ladies for lunch in red

and purple gear! Linda Kent, Queen. Monday, September 8th the ladies will lunch at Demos in Hendersonville.

Reminisce – Meets 1st Tuesday at 1 p.m. Go back in time with Nancy McDougal. Door prizes!

Silver Notes Band – Wednesday at 2 p.m. 16-piece+ big band that performs all over Nashville. Kim Yearwood, Band

Leader. Did you play an instrument in high school? Come join us!

Wisdom Writers Club - 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing.

Light bulb? Sam wants to know all about it!

Madison Station

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LABOR DAY

11:00 Yoga

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9:15 Courtyard Concert Trip

10:00 Décor

10:30 Blood Pressure

12:30 Bunco

1:00 Reminisce

6:30 DBSA

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11:00 Activities Committee 12:00 Madison Travelers

4 10:00 Genealogy

12:30 Good Food for Good People

1:45 “What’s in the Bag?” Game

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9:15 Greek Fest.

10:00 Wisdom Writers

1:00 Flea Market Vendor Meeting

1:30 Film Club: Popeye

6:00 Music Jam

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7

8 9:00 Second Sight

10:30 Red Hats

5:30 Supper Club Trip

9 9:00 Fair Trip

9:00 Reflexology

9:30 Matinee

Movie Club Meeting

10:00 Blood Press. & Glucose

12:30 Game Club: Phase 10

1:30 Hormones 101

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8:30 Tech Up 10:30 Kentucky Downs Trip

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12:30 Karaoke: American Tribute

12:30 Good Food for Good People

2:00 ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss: A How To

with Georgeanna

12 9:00 Flea Market

6:00 Music Jam

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15 10:00 Grief Support 2:00 Beginner’s American Sign Language Class

16 10:00 Memb.

10:30 Audiology Screening

10:30 Blood Press.

11:30 Tasty Tuesday

1:00 Music for Seniors Trip

1:00 Inglewood

6:30 DBSA

17 8:30 Advisory Council

9:00 Legal Aid

9:30 Fundraising Committee

18 9:00 Inglewood Trip to Chaney’s

10:00 Flu Shots

12:30 GFFGP

1:30 Medicare Maintenance

4:00 An Acrylic Affair

19

10:00 Wisdom Writers

1:30 Film Club: The Five People You Meet in Heaven

6:00 Music Jam

20

10:00 Madison Travelers

to Goodness Gracious

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9:00 Second Sight

9:00 Bob Ross

2:00 Beginner’s American Sign Language Class

23 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Classy Candles Class 6:00 Photo Club

24 8:30 Tech Up 9:30 Fontanel Zipline Trip 1:00 Book Club

25 10:00 Amateur Songwriting Group

10:30 Blood Press. & Glucose

12:30 GFFGP

6:00 Wanna- Beatles

26 1:30 Film Club: Active Aging Week’s Special Airing - NPT’s Aging Matters

6:00 Music Jam

27

8:00 Mile-Long Yard Sale Excursion Train Trip

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29 9:00 Hiking Club Trip 2:00 Beginners American Sign Language Class

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11:30 Homecoming

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. See the front desk to make an appointment.

Free Wi-Fi-

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

Good Food For Good People-

Fresh and local produce, meat, cheese and various canned goods every Thursday from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Social Room.

Grief Support 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. 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

Courtyard Concerts Before the music plays, brunch on homestyle vittles at Bob Evans near Music Valley Drive. Afterward, enjoy a concert in the Robinson

Courtyard at the Library on Church downtown. Annie Sellick and the Hot Club of Nashville offer a repertoire of songs from the 1930s

and 40s (Honeysuckle Rose and Sweet Georgia Brown) as well as the perky storytelling and singing of Annie Sellick. Ms. Sellick is a

Nashville native vocalist who was voted Best Jazz Artist by readers of the Nashville Scene five years in a row and has since toured all

over the world.

Tuesday, September 2 – 9:15 a.m. $7 + Brunch

Del’s Destination: Discovery! Goes Greek

Del has cooked up another intrepid scheme for us! Join him in discovering the 27th annual Nashville Greek Festival on the grounds of the

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Franklin Pike. The Nashville Greek Festival offers a rich, multi-sensory experience of Greek

hospitality and culture. Experience the savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and a tour of the church at this glendi (Greek for

celebration) where everyone is Greek for the day! Dine right at the festival and take in the delectable Greek cooking.

Friday, September 5 – 9:15 a.m. $10 + Lunch

Supper Club

Join Sam and the Supper Club gang at Darfons in Donelson. Darfons offers traditional American fare with chef-inspired daily specials

featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Chef Todd Albertson brings his training in classic French cuisine from The Ritz Carlton in

California as well as The Cakewalk and Sunset Grill here in Nashville. He maintains a passion for creating unique and flavorful dishes.

*This trip can take a maximum of 12 people. Hurry to sign up!*

Monday, September 8 – 5:30 p.m. $5 + Dinner

Kentucky Downs Just over the state line, the thrill of Kentucky Downs awaits. Kentucky Downs only features live thoroughbred horseraces in the month

of September and we won’t let it pass us by! Along the way, make a pit stop at the Cracker Barrel in White House for lunch. Once you

arrive, you will have an opportunity to use a $10 free play coupon – which Ron will provide - at the slots (fine print: you must sign up

for the Players Club Rewards program to receive this free play coupon). The races will begin around 1:30 p.m. At race time the

concessions will open for drinks and snacks.

Wednesday, September 10 – 10:30 a.m. $8 + Lunch/Snacks

Music for Seniors

We know the next featured Music for Seniors group! Known affectionately as John Young’s band, Journey of Faith - a four-piece gospel

band - will perform familiar favorites at FiftyForward Donelson. Feel free to sing along – they enjoy it when you know the tune!

Satisfy that sweet tooth with a stop at Baskin Robbins before coming home.

Tuesday, September 16 – 1:00 p.m. $6 + Dessert

Inglewood to Chaney’s Dairy Barn – Bowling Green, KY Inglewood & Friends goes to the Farm! Chaney’s Dairy Barn that is. Enjoy a wagon ride to the barn, a live milking demonstration, a

visit with a Jersey calf and don’t forget a free scoop of Chaney's homemade ice cream. Now that you’re hungry, lunch on sandwiches,

burgers, wraps and salads at Chaney’s Dairy Barn restaurant. You may want to get another serving of ice cream too as Chaney’s was

named USA Today’s #1 ice cream in the state of Kentucky!

Thursday, September 18 – 9:00 a.m. $14 + Lunch

Bucket List – Fontanel Zipline Tour

Zipping is a thrilling adventure with a bird’s eye view soaring through the green hills of Fontanel. Zippers sail through the air on steel

cables, secured in a safety harness and attached to a zip pulley system. Fontanel’s two-hour Zipline tour features a course of 8 lines. Af-

terward, eat at Café Fontanel, an Italian inspired eatery. Please sign up by Monday, September 8th. No refunds will be given after this

date. Tell Sam your suggestion for our next Bucket List trip!

*This trip needs at least 10 people. Dress code: No open toe shoes, no heeled shoes, no dresses or skirts. Weight limit: 70 – 250 lbs.*

Wednesday, September 24 – 9:30 a.m. $55 + Lunch

Hiking Club to White House

Hiking Club returns and now we get to enjoy cooler weather and autumn foliage! Explore the White House Greenway with Michele and

Sam. The paved pathway begins in the central part of the city, curves around its eastern side, and ends north of White House. The

tree-lined trail continues alongside a creek for much of the journey. Next, tuck into Mexican viands at the colorfully and authentically

decorated De La Paz Mexican Restaurant.

Monday, September 29 – 9:00 a.m. $5 + Lunch

FULL Trips- Sign up on the Waiting List in case of a cancellation and to let us know if we should plan the trip again!

Madison Travelers to Goodness Gracious

Saturday, September 20 – 10:00 a.m. $7 + Lunch

Mile-Long Yard Sale & Train Ride - *Sign up on the Waiting List if you want to go. Sam may be able to get more tickets!

Saturday, September 27 – 8:00 a.m. $36 + Lunch

September Saunters

***All trips are posted on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Payment is DUE at

sign-up. If the trip is full, put your name on the waiting list. If we get at least

10 names we’ll try to plan the trip again. ***

Flea Market Vendor Meeting For all those with concerns about the Flea Market, we will hold a meeting to discuss FiftyForward Madison’s Flea

Market options on Friday, September 5th at 1:00 p.m. Kelsey Mahaffey, Center Director, will open the meeting. Sam

Garlock, Program Manager, and Members from the Advisory Council and Fundraising Committee will also be present

to help address this topic.

“What’s in the Bag?” *Put your game faces on! Join Sherry Hall and Ellen Wells of HighPoint Hospice for a new game entitled “What’s in the

Bag?” Discover the fun on Thursday, September 4th at 1:45 p.m. for a chance to win a prize! “What’s in the Bag?” will

now be a regular occurring game on every first Thursday of the month! FREE refreshments will also be served.

Senior Day at The Fair We have a last minute trip announcement for Tuesday, September 9th: Senior Day at the Fair holds a variety of charms

and delights for everyone including a FREE lunch! Head out at 9:00 a.m. to experience clowns, racing pigs and

everything in between. At 11:30 a.m. attend a seminar about our favorite subject, FiftyForward, in the Creative Arts

Building and receive a FREE lunch on us! The cost of this trip is only $5.00. Sign up at the front desk.

Matinee Movie Club Join Sylvia Ballard on Tuesday, September 9th at 9:30 a.m. in the coffee area of the Social Room to get to know one

another and to discuss September’s Matinee Movie Club feature films. Matinee Movie Club meets Tuesdays at

4:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Wynnsong Theater on Myatt Drive.

Audiology Screening Summit Audiology will provide FREE hearing screenings on the third Tuesday of each month. Each screening will be a

simple four part test to help determine your hearing level. Afterward, the audiology practitioner will make suggestions

concerning your hearing health. Sign up at the front desk for a slot starting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 16th.

Get in the Know On Thursday, September 18th at 1:30, join Shauna Hammonds of SHIP for ‘Medicare Maintenance.’ Medicare’s open

enrollment period is just around the corner. Need help making changes to your plan? Shauna will help guide you

through the enrollment and maintenance of Medicare issues.

Classy Candles Class Join Miss Betty Jean for the second candle making class on Tuesday, September 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Betty Jean has taught

candle making at Michael’s and has her own candle making business. Make two scented candles in stemware with the

décor of your choice. Each candle will last for approximately a month and a half of burn time. $15 buys all your

supplies and decorations. Please wear close-toed shoes for this class. Stop by the front desk to sign up by Friday,

September 19th and to see an example of a completed candle.

Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. ~John Dewey

And we would like to thank….

Gilda’s Kids for serving at Dinner Theater, Windlands East for providing Tasty Tuesday and Din-

ner Theater dessert, Sharon of Moss Catering for sponsoring a side dish at Luau, Elmcroft for

sponsoring a side dish at Luau & all the bakers for the goodies for the Flea Market.

Thanks for your contributions to our Center!

Fall Semester Class List

There are SO many educational options for Back-to-School season! Whether you want

arts, wellness education, languages or music - we’ve got it right here at FiftyForward

Madison! Grab a copy of the Class List on the front desk for details of the classes

coming in the next few months. Be sure to check out the Back to School bulletin

board too for in depth looks at featured classes!

Contact Information

Help a Child Learn!

Friends Learning in Pairs (FLIP) is seeking volunteers

55+ to tutor students in reading at these Madison area

schools: Amqui Elementary, Taylor-Stratton

Elementary & Bellshire Elementary. Tutors are also

needed for Hermitage, Donelson & East Nashville ele-

mentary schools. Tutors spend 2 hours a week during

school hours tutoring at a school near their homes.

Training, materials & staff support are provided. Interested? Contact Michele Clark, FLIP coordinator, at

615 860-7180 or mclark@fiftyforward.org.

Need to Contact Us?

FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails:

Kelsey Mahaffey - Center Director

kmahaffey@fiftyforward.org

Samantha Garlock – Program Manager

sgarlock@fiftyforward.org

Julie Reeves - Afternoon Office Manager

jreeves@fiftyforward.org

Lauren Woods - Morning Office & Volunteer Manager

lwoods@fiftyforward.org

Kathleen Phillips - SS Instructor/Liaison

kphillips@fiftyforward.org

Adrienne Morgan - Care Manager

amorgan@fiftyforward.org

Michele Clark - FLIP Coordinator

mclark@fiftyforward.org

Darryl Brady - Maintenance

dbrady@fiftyforward.org

Ron Lashbrook -Van Driver

Felicia Whitaker - Metro Meals

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.

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

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

Add an “L”

Add the letter L to each word below. Rearrange

the letters to make a new word.

1. toes 6. boars

2. date 7. state

3. year 8. treat

4. noses 9. beast

5. acme 10. cape