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The Whistlestop Newsletter September 2013 Happenings FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115 ph:(615) 860-7180 www.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.org Hours of Operation: Monday—Thursday, 7a.m.—4:30 p.m. (Fitness Center open until 7 p.m.), Fridays until 3:30p.m. Our Mission: Our Mission: Our Mission: Our Mission: FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to FiftyForward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well health, well health, well health, well-being and lifelong learning. being and lifelong learning. being and lifelong learning. being and lifelong learning. Note From the Director: New Extended Hours for the Fitness Center! We are excited to announce new extended hours for the Fitness Center! It will now be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Fridays. We hope that this will give our members more work-out time options, as well as attract new members that may still work during the day. In addition, several night classes are offered during the week including Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, and Ballroom Dance. Michael Neel will be here on Monday nights as well to offer one-on-one Fitness Training. (See the classes page for meeting times and costs.) As always, membership is just $10 per month. Please help us spread the word! We have also purchased a new set of lockers for the Fitness Center that should be arriving soon. On another note, I would like to encourage all of you to read the newsletter carefully this month. Cora has been hard at work planning new classes and programs, and there is a lot going on. Don’t miss a minute of the fun at FiftyForward Madison Station! “An Evening At Amqui” "An Evening At Amqui" will take place Tuesday, September 5 at Amqui Station & Visitor's Center, FiftyForward's next door neighbor. Tennessee's First Lady Crissy Haslam will be the guest speaker. In addition to a great speaker, there will also be hors d'oeurves from CRAVE catering, entertainment and art. The Amqui Station Board is generously giving our members the discounted ticket price of $20.00 per person. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please stop by the reception desk.

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The Whistlestop Newsletter

September 2013 Happenings FiftyForward Madison Station

301 Madison St, Madison, TN 37115

ph:(615) 860-7180

www.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.org

Hours of Operation:

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

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

health, wellhealth, wellhealth, wellhealth, well----being and lifelong learning. being and lifelong learning. being and lifelong learning. being and lifelong learning.

Note From the Director: New Extended Hours for the Fitness Center! We are excited to announce new extended hours for the Fitness Center! It will now be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Fridays. We hope that this will

give our members more work-out time options, as well as attract new members that may still work during the day. In addition, several night classes are offered during the week including Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, and Ballroom Dance. Michael Neel will be here on Monday nights as well to offer one-on-one Fitness Training. (See the classes page for meeting times and costs.) As always, membership is just $10 per month. Please help us spread the word! We have also

purchased a new set of lockers for the Fitness Center that should be arriving soon. On another note, I would like to encourage all of you to read the newsletter carefully this month. Cora has been hard at work planning new classes and programs, and there is a lot going on.

Don’t miss a minute of the fun at FiftyForward Madison Station!

“An Evening At Amqui”

"An Evening At Amqui" will take place Tuesday, September 5 at Amqui Station & Visitor's Center, FiftyForward's next door neighbor. Tennessee's First Lady Crissy Haslam will be the guest speaker. In addition to a great speaker, there will also be hors d'oeurves from CRAVE catering, entertainment and art. The Amqui Station Board is generously giving our members the discounted ticket price of

$20.00 per person. If you would like to purchase a ticket, please stop by the reception desk.

September Special Events and Announcements Tasty Tuesday in September

Fall brings the start of several sporting events, including football! Come out to Tasty Tuesday to

celebrate your favorite football teams and have some delicious stadium– style treats on Tues-

day, September 17 at 11:30 a.m. Support your favorite football team by wearing a jersey, T-shirt

or your team colors! Tickets are $5 and must be purchased by Friday, September 13. Dinner Theater with a performance by the WannaBeatles!

The WannaBeatles are a Beatles cover band but are gaining recognition on their own accord as

well– they were Grammy nominated in 2012! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see this

band in such an intimate setting. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7p.m. Tickets are

$18 each and are going fast! You may reserve a table if you have 7 people at your table. See the

front desk for details. Sponsored by Phillips Robinson Funeral Home. Paint-a-Box Party!

Calling all artists! Come out on Thursday, September 12 starting at 10 a.m. and until 2 p.m. to

contribute to a mural created out of individually painted cardboard boxes. We will spend the

day painting a train design that has already been stenciled for us so that it can be put on

display at the Fall Fest at the Hermitage on October 5-6. We may even help set a Guinness

World Record! All supplies will be given to us. Once we have completed our 6’x 6’ design it will

be added to all the rest for a wonderful public-art piece. Please join in this incredible

community effort. Sign up for this free event at the front desk so we know how many helpers

we will have! New Wii Volunteers!

Madison Station is excited to announce a new partnership with the Community Based

Transition Program (CBTP) through Metro Nashville Public Schools. This program is designed

for students 18-22 years old with disabilities and strives to teach them life and social skills.

Once per month, this group will come to the center to help lead Wii Bowling, crafts, bingo and

even corn hole. This partnership will allow them to use some of their skills for volunteering and

increase their value of self-worth. Our first day will be Friday, September 13 where the students

will lead Wii Bowling in the Social Room, help with the Flea Market and lead a special game of

Bingo. Please join us in welcoming them to the center and we hope to have participation in the

activities they offer. Please note the bingo game on this day will begin at 10 a.m. Farmers Market Fresh

SNAP and CSFP are two options available to seniors who are looking to supplement their food

budget. Jackie Contreras will share how you can sign up for the SNAP and CSFP programs, and

how participating in these programs can put more fresh fruits and vegetables on the table.

Come out on Wednesday, September 18 at 1:30 p.m. to learn about these programs. Fresh

snacks will be provided! There will be a food demonstration at this event so please sign up at

the front desk for this free seminar! Also, please let us know if you would be interested in taking

a trip to the Farmers Market through the center. SHIP Seminar on Friday, September 27

SHIP provides free unbiased Medicare counseling to beneficiaries. SHIP is funded through the

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). A representative will be here on Friday, September

27 at 1 p.m. to provide information about Medicare. Additionally, one of our members, Kay

Sanders, has become a SHIP counselor and will be available to help answer questions during

the event. Please come out if you have any questions or concerns about Medicare and

Medicaid. This is a very valuable resource and event for many of our members.

Oasis Seminar -

Presented by Cindy

Hancock with Oasis

In Home Care, this

seminar will be held

on Tuesday,

September 17 at

1:00 p.m. The topic

for the month will be

“Know the 10

Warning Signs of

Alzheimer's”. Door

prizes!

Photo Club-

Photo Club meets the

4th Tuesday of every

month. Free for

members! Each

month there is a

different topic.

Card games!

The Daily/Weekly

Card games at the

center include Skip

Bo, Rummy, Hearts,

Hand & Foot,

Cribbage, Rook &

Bridge. Come join the

fun, even if you are a

first time player!

Bingo–

September 13!

We will not have

Bingo on Monday,

September 2

because of Labor

Day. Instead, we will

be having it on

Friday, September 13

from 10-11 a.m. We

will have normal

prizes and there will

be no cost to attend

if you are a member.

Still $5 for non-

members.

Classes (*) Denotes free class for

FiftyForward members. Visitors

add $5 per day.

Bob Ross Oil Painting Class– $20 for a completed oil painting on canvas! Taught by certified instructor Liz

Farar. There will be NO Bob Ross class in September.

Framing– By appointment only. Learn the art of framing your own projects, including matte board, glass &

moulding! $15 for 3 hours. See Mel Cooper to make an appointment.

Yoga– Mondays at 2 p.m. & 6 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.

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

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

310-4579 to schedule.

NEW Guitar Lessons– Fridays at 4 p.m. Taught by Vern Pilder. $15/30 min. Go to the front desk to schedule.

NEW Ballroom for Beginners- Learn the Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, and Swing. Taught by Kathleen Phillips.

Mondays at 6:30 p.m. $8/class. $32 for a four-week session.

*Zumba fitness class- Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Taught by Cora Lavin. Combines

Latin dance moves with hip-hop for a fun workout specifically tailored for seniors.

*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!

*NEW SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing– Every Monday from 3-4 p.m., this class

focuses on reducing stress and working on your breathing. Taught by Kathleen Phillips.

*SilverSneakers Circuit– Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Sandy Wray. Combines fun &

fitness to increase your cardiovascular & muscle endurance with a standing workout.

*Senior Strength Training– Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9 a.m. Taught by Fred Sandoval. Unsure of how to

use the equipment in the fitness center? This class is for you!

*SilverSneakers Classic (formerly MS-ROM)– Taught by Kathleen Phillips on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. &

Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Taught by Sandy Wray on Thursdays & Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Class uses

hand-held weights, tubes, balls, and chairs.

*SilverSneakers Yoga - Thursdays at 10 a.m. Taught by Sandy Wray. Yoga Stretch will move your

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

*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.

Don’t hesitate to bring your new ideas for a group or

class to Cora!

Clubs Clubs Clubs Clubs & GroupsGroupsGroupsGroups Come to Cora with your ideas

about a new club or class!

Wisdom Writers Club- Meets first and third Fridays at 10 a.m. Join others in Life Story Writing. Facilitated by Carol

Roberts.

Diabetes Club-Meets 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hickory Gardens. Next meeting is September 5 at

1:30 p.m. Includes healthy snacks!

Wii Bowling- Meets every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Come learn how to play!

Book Club– Meets fourth Wednesday, September 25 at 1 p.m. The book for the month of September is “The Lace

Reader,” by Brunonia Barry. This mysterious fiction is centered in Salem, Massachusetts and looks at the tradition

of lace making. The magic is introduced when people start foreseeing events by reading the lace patterns. Copies

of the book may be checked out at your local branch of the Davidson County Library system. Facilitated by Del

Dorr.

Bible Conversation– Led by Story Church, Bible Conversation will meet every Wednesday at 10 a.m.

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. In September, the ladies are going to Miss Scarlett’s Tea Room for lunch.

Quilting Club– Mondays at 1 p.m. Bring your materials and quilt away! Led by Lee Brooks.

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

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

Open Music Jam– Every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Party Room! Don’t know how to play? We’ll teach you!

Madison Travelers– Meets 1st Wednesday of each month at 12 p.m. (new time). Plans monthly trips for evenings

and weekends.

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

needed.

Mexican Train Dominoes– 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Come learn how to play this fun game.

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

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

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

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! September 12.

Knitting Club– Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Led by Vickie Cochran. Don’t know how? Someone will show you! Just bring

your knitting needles and some yarn.

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

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!

Bunco- Come join us to play Bunco the third Monday of every month at 1 p.m.! The more players, the better the

game! We need at least 4 to play. This easy dice game is tons of fun. Free prizes for those who win the most, lose

the most, and Bunco.

**If you are interested in selling your fresh fruit and produce at our

fundraising table at the September flea market, please come see Cora

or sign the interest list at the front desk**

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 de-veloped a following of regulars who look forward to the band's own special version of the "British Invasion". These are the songs we grew up listening to.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 CENTER

CLOSED–

LABOR

DAY Yoga– 11 a.m.

3 Decorating Comm– 10 a.m.

B.P. checks- 10:30 a.m.

Reminisce– 1 p.m.

4Activities Comm–

11 a.m. Madison Travelers– 12 p.m. Trip to Dance Theatre of TN– 11:15 a.m.

5Genealogy

Club– 10 a.m. Diabetes Club– 1:30 p.m. Trip to Knowles Center for NPT documentary– 10:45 a.m.

6 Wisdom Writers– 10 a.m. Friday Night Music Jam- 6-9

7

8 9Red Hat

Society to Miss Scarlett’s Tea Room- 10:30 a.m. Comp appt– 1-2 p.m.

10 Trip to State Fair– 9:30 a.m.

11 Trip to Southern Living Idea House– 11:45 a.m.

12 Massage

Therapy– 9-1

B.P. & Glucose Checks– 10 a.m.

Karaoke– 12:30 p.m.

13

Flea Market- 9-2 Special Bingo– 10 a.m. Friday Night Music Jam- 6-9

14

15 16 Comp appt- 9-10 a.m. Bunco– 1 p.m. ASL class– 1 p.m.

17Memb

Comm– 10 a.m.

B.P. Checks– 10:30 a.m.

Tasty Tuesday– 11:30 a.m.

Inglewood– 1

Oasis Seminar– 1

18Advisory

Council– 8:30 a.m. Fundraising Comm– 9:30 a.m. Legal Aid– 9 a.m.

19 DINNER SHOW! 6 p.m.

20 Wisdom Writers– 10 a.m. Friday Night Music Jam- 6-9

21

22 23 NO Bob

Ross Painting

Comp appt– 1-2 p.m.

ASL class- 1 p.m.

24 Taste of Madison 5-7:30 p.m.

Bingo– 1 p.m. Photo Club– 6-8 p.m.

25 Book Club– 1 p.m. Trip to Kentucky Downs– 9:45 a.m.

26

B.P. & Glucose Checks– 10 a.m. Inglewood trip to Watermelon Moon Farm– 10:30 a.m.

27 SHIP Seminar- 1 p.m. Friday Night Music Jam- 6-9

28 Madison Travelers to Hendersonville Performing Arts Company– 1 p.m.

29 30 Hindu Seminar and Sri Ganesha Temple– 9:30 a.m.

FiftyForward Madison Station September 2013

*The Fitness Center is open Mon-Thur, 7 a.m.-7:00 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.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.org

Metro Nutrition Program-

Lunch for seniors over 60. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am. 48 hour reservation required. Also serving Meals on Wheels. Contact Felicia Whitaker at 860-7180. Donations requested.

Transportation-

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

Free Legal Aid: Provided by Beck & Beck Law Office-

3rd Wednesdays starting at 9 a.m. Call 860-7180 to make appt.

Living at Home Services-

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

Blood Pressure Checks-

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

Therapeutic Massage- Every 2nd Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Danielle Paris, Licensed Massage Therapist. Cost is $25 for 30 minutes, $50 for one hour. Call 860-7180 to schedule. Notary Services-

Julie Reeves, Notary. Donation to the center requested. Monday through Thursday, 12:30– 4:30 p.m. Fridays from 11:30-3:30 p.m.

Technology On Demand: Private Computer Tutoring-

Taught by Don Smartt. Private sessions are 90 minutes each. Topics available include Microsoft Word, Ex-cel Basics, Internet Basics, and Email/Social Networking. Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m. or Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m. Cost is $30 per session. Call 860-7180 to schedule.

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 listed above and during massage.)

Free Wi-Fi-

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

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!

Walk Our Parking Lot!

4 times around our parking lot equals one mile!

Grief Support–

Grief support offered through the Madison Church of Christ. Every 2nd and 4th Monday from 3-4 p.m.

Personal Trainer-

Michael Neel is a Certified Personal Trainer. He will be available to work with you on Mondays from 4:30-7:00 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.

Ready to Join? A membership is

just $120 per year. Bank draft of

just $10 per month is

available as well!

SilverSneakers reimbursed location!

Special ServicesSpecial ServicesSpecial ServicesSpecial Services

Trip to see the Dance Theatre of Tennessee/ Lunch at McNamara's Irish Pub—> FULL TRIP

Another special event provided by Music for Seniors, this is an incredible chance to see the beautiful ballet performance of Giselle,

a heartbreaking story of love. Before heading to the dance studio, have lunch at McNamara's Irish Pub in Donelson. This is a won-

derful trip for those looking for good food and a great dance performance.

Wednesday, September 4, 11:15 a.m. $4 + Lunch

Trip to see NPT documentary: Aging Matters: End of Life at the FiftyForward Knowles Center. Free lunch included!

This is a preview screening of Nashville Public Television's new documentary, NPT Reports: Aging Matters: End of Life. There

will be a panel discussion moderated by NPT's LaTonya Turner following the documentary. Lunch will be provided at the

event. Please sign up in order to learn more about the issue and find out whether Nashville is a good place to age.

Thursday, September 5, 10:45 a.m. FREE (lunch provided!)- no van fee!

Senior Day at the State Fair! Free lunch included —> FULL TRIP

Come out to the State Fair to enjoy food, entertainment, education and the arts. This event is brought to you by

FiftyForward. The theme is "Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow." So join the fun and take some time to look at the past,

appreciate the present, and focus on the future. Lunch is included!

Tuesday, September 10, 9:15 a.m. $4 (lunch provided!)

Trip to the Southern Living Idea House at Fontanel/ Lunch before at Café Fontanella.

Start the afternoon off by going to Café Fontanella to have a relaxing lunch. Next, tour the Southern Living Idea House. This

“ultimate Southern farmhouse” was designed, built and decorated from the ground up by a team from Southern Living. It is

a gorgeous house, styled impeccably. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Wednesday, September 11, 11:45 a.m. $4 + Lunch

Trip to Kentucky Downs to watch the races/ Lunch at the event—> FULL TRIP

This is the last day in September to enjoy the “Great Turf Racing” at Kentucky Downs. There will be several races that start

around 1:30 p.m. It is the only “European style” race course in North America. Spend the day as you wish, walking the

grounds, playing the slot machines and watching the races. Eat lunch on your own at one of the variety of vendors on the

grounds. This is a full day at Kentucky Downs! Make sure to bring extra money if you want to play the slot machines or

spend money at the track.

Wednesday, September 25, 10:00 a.m. $8 + Lunch

Inglewood Trip to Watermelon Moon Farm—> FULL TRIP

Enjoy a lovely day at Watermelon Moon Farm. Take time to truly appreciate a day in the countryside, taking in the beautiful

grounds, the farm, gift shop and scenery. Next, enjoy a wonderful lunch created with the freshest ingredients and sure to

please any palette. Lunch is included in the total for this trip.

Thursday, September 26, 10:30 a.m. $26 (Lunch included)

Madison Travelers to Hendersonville Performing Arts Company (formerly Steeple Players) to see “Tom Sawyer”/

Dinner at Demos’

Go to the Hendersonville Performing Arts Company to see one of America’s classics brought to life on stage! “Tom Sawyer”

is full of adventure, fun and even a dose of youthful romance. Watch as one of Mark Twain’s most famous and beloved

works is interpreted on the stage. Afterwards, head to Demos’ for a tasty dinner.

Saturday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. $16 + Dinner

September Trips * Important: All trips posted at the center on the 3rd Tuesday of

each month. Payment IS DUE at time of sign-up. If the trip is full,

put your name on the waiting list. If we get at least 10 names we

will plan the trip again.

American Sign Language (ASL) Class! Mike Helms, the Director of Programs and Outreach for Bridges (formerly League for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

and EAR Foundation), will be teaching an ASL class starting in September. Bridges’s primary purpose in offering

Basic Conversational ASL classes is to encourage and nurture the community’s interest in American Sign Language,

the Deaf community, and Deaf culture. Bridges’s classes are designed to give people a general knowledge of ASL

and Deaf culture in order to carry on basic conversations. The first two classes will be held Monday, September 16

and Monday, September 23, both at 1 p.m. They will each be an hour and a half long. They are FREE, but we need at

least 15 people to sign up! So please sign up at the front desk by Tuesday, September 10 so we can provide this

service.

World Religions Seminars facilitated by Del Dorr This seminar will be an ongoing event looking at the different religions around the world. In September, the group

will discuss Hinduism. Meet at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, September 30 for an hour long discussion about the religion

and its cultural significance. Next, head to Sri Ganesha, for a tour of the beautiful Hindu temple. Afterwards, get

lunch at Shalimar Indian Restaurant, where you can specifically request how spicy (or not) you want your food!

Please sign up for this seminar at the front desk because we will be taking the van. Trip cost is $4 plus cost of lunch.

Sign up by Thursday, September 26. The October seminar will discuss Judaism.

Beginning Ballroom with Kathleen Phillips Learn the FoxTrot, Waltz, Rumba, and Swing. Classes are every Monday from 6:30–7:30 p.m., starting the second

Monday in September, Monday September 9 . $8/class. 4 week session is $32. Instructor is Kathleen Phillips.

SilverSneakers Stress Reduction & Restorative Breathing with Kathleen Phillips This class will include movement combination for strength, muscular endurance, relaxation and balance and holistic

strategies. The class will move your whole body through a series of seated and standing yoga poses. Yoga’s holistic

approach to healing can minimize the effects of chronic disease and improve overall well-being. Check out this new

SilverSneakers class with instructor Kathleen Phillips! It will be every Monday, starting September 9, from 3-4 p.m.

Bible Conversation led by Story Church Want to learn more from the Bible? Want to know how to apply what you learn? Story Church exists to see those far

from God filled with life in Christ. We are all on this journey called life. No matter where you are on this journey,

come on Wednesdays to learn, fellowship, and be encouraged! Pastors Troy and Sara Perry have a heart for

Madison and everything involved in this community. They believe that every person has a story and every story

matters to God. Come see why your story matters.

Guitar Lessons with Vern Pilder One of our very own members, Vern Pilder, will be offering guitar lessons at the center on Fridays at 4 p.m. The

cost is $15/30 minutes. Please sign up at the front desk for an appointment.

New Fall Classes

And we would like to thank…. For the month of August we would like to thank: Windlands East for Tasty Tuesday and

Dinner Show desserts, Phillip Robinson for being the sponsor of the Comedy Dinner

Theater Show and the Big Bingo Night, Whitts BBQ for providing dinner for Big Bingo, Gilda’s Kids for

volunteering for the Dinner Show, and Jenny Kay and HighPoint for being Bingo Sponsors.

Thanks to all of you for your contributions to our center!

Need to Contact Us?Need to Contact Us?Need to Contact Us?Need to Contact Us?

FiftyForward Madison Station Staff & Emails:

Kelsey Mahaffey-Center Director

[email protected]

Cora Lavin-Program Director

[email protected]

Julie Reeves– Afternoon Office Manager

[email protected]

Samantha Garlock– Morning Office Manager

[email protected]

Kathleen Phillips-SS Instructor/ Data Entry

Manager

[email protected]

Adrienne Morgan-Care Manager

[email protected]

Michele Clark-FLIP Coordinator

[email protected]

Darryl Brady-Maintenance

[email protected]

Fred Sandoval-Fitness Center

Ron Lashbrook-Van Driver

Felicia Whitaker -Metro Meals

All Aboard! September 2013 Newsletter

www.fiftyforwardmadisonstation.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.

Upcoming Fall Classes! Reader’s Theater/Acting Club– We will have a Reader’s Theater starting in October. Be on the lookout for details! Trash to Treasure– Trash to Treasure will return in October with a special Halloween edition. Get excited about turning your every day items into a Halloween treat! Spanish Class– We are looking for a Spanish teacher so that we can start up with another Spanish Conversation Class. Look for details in the next Newsletter.