July Birthdays

Maranda Tibbs — July 1st

Florence Woods — July 4th

Hayles Collier—July 8th

Susie Majors — July 15th

Joyce Adams—July 16th

Linda Cloyd—July 23rd

Corey Hemphill—July 23rd

Margaret Johnson—July 29th

OUR MISSION

FiftyForward supports,

champions and enhances life for

those 50 and older.

We are happy to provide FREE Wi-Fi here at the center. Look for the FiftyForward Guest Network and type in 50Forward as the

Password.

July Highlights

July 1: Spades and Rummikub Tournament Day July 3: Diabetes on the GO

July 8: New Voting Machine Demonstration July 11: Advisory Board Mtg-2pm

July 11: Walking Club Hadley Park

July 12: Arts & Crafts-11am

July 15: AMP Program (Financial Fitness)

July 17: Living At Home -8am

July 19: BINGO

July 25: Bible Study-11am

July 26: Field Trip TBD

July 31: Spades and RUMMIKUB TOURNAMENT

FiftyForward Bordeaux welcomes a new

staff member Heidy Jackson

Hiedy Jackson was raised and born in Tuscalusa, Alabama. She has been in Nashville for 30+ years and has 3 children. Heidy calls herself the “Jack of all trades.” She has a passion for working with people and her hobbies include bartending, decorating, dancing, and singing in the choir, also Heidy worked in the maintenance department with 19 years for MDHA. Heidy is known for her big smile. Welcome and keep smiling with FiftyForward Bordeaux!

Kimberly brightens our center with her smile and gracious spirit. She brings a smile to the center daily with her personality and willingness to serve and help others. We want to thank you for being a part of our family here

at FiftyForward. Keep Smiling!

Good or bad, we don’t need to see it to be-

come it. When we realize that our choices

are our own and that no one is forcefully

pointing us in one direction or another, we

can choose our own path.

Melvin D. Fowler, Center Director

July 2019

A publication of FiftyForward Bordeaux

3315 John Mallette Drive Nashville, TN 37218 Office 615-248-2272

Fax 615-248-7607

Center hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Melvin D. Fowler

Center Director

Patricia Malone

Assistant Center Director

Address:

3315 John Mallette Drive

Nashville, TN 37218

(615) 248-2272 phone

(615) 248-7607 Fax

Advisory Council

Ann Black, Chair

Brenda Gilmore

Phyllis Cain, Secretary

Pastor James Larkin

Felicia Johnson

Frederick Johnson

Billye Sanders

Carletha McNeil

Brian Wilkins

Catrena Thompson

Florence Woods

MEMBERSHIP

Annual membership: $144/year: ($12/month)

Please see staff if you have questions.

Scholarships are available!

Reminder: Invite your friends, family, neighbors, and other community members to join.

FiftyForward Bordeaux Father’s Day Celebration

Thomas E. Hunter Sr. was our Father’s Day Speaker, Thomas is the Director of

Community Relations, with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office with many years of

demonstrated and committed service. He is skilled in crisis management, nonprofit

organizations, career development, coaching, crisis intervention and a strong media

and communication professional with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Illinois

State University and Bachelors of Arts in Theology focused in Theology/Theological

Studies from American Baptist College. Thomas gave an inspirational word about

fatherhood and their responsibilities as fathers, and the gift of being a father.

Connect with us!

Learn more about the programs and services of FiftyForward Visit www.fiftyforward.org

Connect with us on social media: www.Facebook.com/FiftyForward

See photos of past special events: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fiftyforward/albums

Watch videos:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Fifty ForwardTN

Quote of The Month

A person is a person because

he recognizes others as

persons. – Desmond Tutu

What is 4th of July?

The 4th of July is commonly known as Independence

Day.

It is a holiday in the United

States that celebrates the

adoption of the Declaration

of Independence on July 4th,

1776. The 4th of July

commemorates the United

States declaring

independence from the

Kingdom of Great Britain and

is usually associated with

fireworks, parades,

barbecues, carnivals, fairs

and concerts.

How to Make Summer Thriller Ingredients 3 cups boiling water 3 bags - tea bags (Lipton preferably)

1/3 cup - Sugar

1 cup - chilled Cranberry juice

1 tbsp - Lemon juice

DIRECTIONS Boil water and add all the tea bags. Cover for 5 minutes.

Remove bags and add sugar. Stir and cool.

In a large pitcher, add the prepared tea to remaining

ingredients. Serve with ice.

August highlights

August 1: Election Day Drive to the poles

August 1: Advisory Board Mtg. Center closed early

August 7: Diabetes on the GO

August 8: Walking Club YMCA

August 8: All of Us Research Program

August 9: BINGO

August 13: Walking Club Hadley Park

August 16: United Healthcare BINGO

August 21: Tournaments

August 23: Field Trip TBD

August 25: Bible Study

August 28: Diabetes on the GO

August 30: Birthday Celebration

July 31: Spades and RUMMIKUB

Our center is available as an event venue. For more infor-

mation, call 615-248-2272.

It can be the perfect venue for:

• Baby Showers

• Graduation Parties

• Bridge Club

• Chess Club

• Social Club

• Church Meetings