September 2019

301 Madison Street

Madison, TN 37115

615-860-7180

www.FiftyForward.org

Inside this issue: Cigna offers programming at our

centers page 3

Get your travel on! Check out our

trips page 4

FiftyForward Madison station

event calendar page 6

Gain insight on wellness

resources page 7

Learn about FiftyForward

Supportive Care Services page 8

CENTER & AGENCY

JANUARY CLOSURES

FiftyForward centers &

offices will be closed on

Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New

Years Day. We will also be

closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in

observance of Martin Luther

King Jr. Day.

Start the new year with optimism! January is a natural time for reflecting and making plans. At FiftyForward, we are basking in the glow of all our wonderful holiday events, as you can see in these photos! We’ll be setting the intention of supporting everyone in our FiftyForward family in living our best lives. Setting an intention and making a plan for the future helps us approach life on our own terms. We can’t control everything in life (not even close!), but we have some control

over how we approach our lives. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in August 2019 with data from 71,173 Nurses’ Health Study and Veterans Affairs Normative Aging Study participants demonstrated that for both men and women, higher optimism levels are associated with living longer and with better chances of reaching age 85. Optimism may be an

important strategy to promote healthy aging. Some ideas about why optimism seems to be tied to longer life are that optimistic people set goals and may take better care of themselves so they can reach those goals. Optimists also may be better at managing emotions during stressful times.

Cultivating a more positive outlook on life can sound easier said than done. Scientists think that we inherit about 25% of our outlook on life so that means we have room to work on the other 75%! Some ways to work on being more positive and optimistic may include:

• focusing on good things (no matter how small); • looking for humor in everything; • practicing positive self-

talk; • spending time with other

positive people.

Come join us at FiftyForward where we can help each other be as positive and optimistic as possible in 2020!

FiftyForward Madison Station 301 Madison Street Madison, TN 37115 615-860-7180 www.FiftyForward.org Center Hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Staff Brandy Lamb Center Director blamb@fiftyforward.org Heather McNeese Assistant Center Director hmcneese@fiftyforward.org Jonathan Perry Program Assistant jperry@fiftyforward.org

Michelle Conley Office Assistant mconley@fiftyforward.org Tom Myres Driver tmyres@fiftyforward.org Emily Eriamiatoe Care Manager

Eeriamiatoe@fiftyforward.org Direct Line: 615-622-5409

Lisa Hill FLIP Coordinator lhill@fiftyforward.org Direct Line: 615-622-9867

Connect with us!

A profile of FiftyForward may be found at www.givingmatters.com. With your generous contributions, FiftyForward continues to support older adults in the community through our comprehensive programming. To support our mission, visit www.FiftyForward.org/donate

2 January 2020

Letter from the Center Director

Many thanks to our partners:

FiftyForward membership

When you join FiftyForward, you can participate in the hundreds of programming activities across seven centers. Membership is $12/ month or $144/year and scholarships are available. To learn more, talk with your center staff and fill out an application. You will be eligible for program discounts on trips, special programs and classes.

We look forward to meeting you!

Thank You to our sponsors this month: Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, Maybelle Carter, AARP, Beck & Beck, Nashville Neck and Back, Grace Notes/Face The Music Foundation, and UnitedHealthcare.

Happy New Year and welcome to a new decade! We are looking forward to a great year with you here at FiftyForward Madison Station. In alignment with all of FiftyForward we hope that you will join us in filling each day in 2020 with positivity and optimism. Save the Date for our 21st Annual Whistlestop Fundraiser on Thursday, March 5. This year the “train” is heading to San Antonio for a fun, fiesta-themed dinner. Tickets will go on sale in mid-January and are $50 for members or $75 otherwise. Please spread the word to your family and friends. Sponsorships and tables are also available. As you know, January and February often brings some snow and ice which can cause the center to open late, close early, or not open at all. In the incidence of inclement weather your safety is our top priority and we recommend that you do not travel if there is any concern for your safety. FiftyForward will make an agency-wide decision for all inclement weather situations and communicate it to you in the following ways: first, you will receive a robo-call to let you know when the center is closed, on a delay, or closing early. For those on our email list you will receive an email with the same information. We will also change the center’s voicemail message, so you can always call before coming to be sure the center is open. Also, we will keep you up-to-date on our Facebook page. If you are on Facebook please “Like” the FiftyForward Madison Station page to see important messages and stay connected to all the fun things we do! Happy New Year, Brandy

Letter from the Assistant Center Director

Happy New Year! This month I hope you’ll join us for an evening concert with the Katz Elvis Tribute Band on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Tickets are available at the front desk. I’m excited that we have weekly Tai-Chi classes again, held every Thursday at 10 a.m., and weekly Line Dancing classes that start on Jan. 14. I encourage you to give them a try. Cheers, Heather

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Baby boomers are turning 65 in record numbers and are redefining what aging means. Television shows, movies, and magazines are now filled with stories of independent, energetic older adults who are defying traditional stereotypes and living their best lives.

For the first time in our country’s history, the population of those age 65 and older is larger than the population of children under five, and it is growing daily. Tennessee was recently ranked the fifth best state for retirement; many consider it to be a great place to retire because it offers a great quality of life. Davidson County resident numbers are expected to grow by 10,000 older adults in the next five years.

Cigna and FiftyForward are excited about this growth and are eager to welcome these residents to our local communities. The organizations share a commitment to improve the health, well-being, and peace of mind of older adults.

We are delighted to invite the community to attend Healthier Together, an educational workshop series focusing on

health and wellness topics. Written specifically for older adults, these programs will be offered at neighborhood FiftyForward centers. Healthier Together is designed to take the stigma out of the health and wellness topics, and to provide a high level overview for participants so they will know what to ask when talking with their primary care physician.

Each engaging workshop is: • Conversational, not a lecture … and NOT doctor speak. • Filled with information about causes, risk factors, prevention, and simple things to do at home. • Interactive with easy and fun ways to absorb the lessons. • A safe place to learn.

Please see the schedule below for dates, times, locations

and subject matter. Please call the presenting center to reserve your spot. Members can attend any seminar. Join us as we redefine what aging means, have fun, and get Heathier Together!

Cigna brings Healthier Together workshops to FiftyForward centers

Gain insight and details on all of these trips at https://fiftyforward.org/travel/ Apr. 3-9, 2020: Cherry Blossom Festival, Washington D.C. Cost: $2,789 pp/dbl Apr. 28-May 6, 2020: Tulip River Cruise, featuring Dutch and Belgian Waterways . Cost: Cabins range from $4,199-$7,099 May 14-16, 2020: Billy Graham Museum Cost: $475pp/dbl June 8-11, 2020: Creation Museum and Ark Encounter

June 17-22: Mackinac Island Experience beautiful northern Michigan. Cost: $1,099 pp/dbl members. July 15-21: Black Hills, Badlands & Legends of the West (Mt. Rushmore) Tour Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Fort Hays, Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, and more! Cost: $2,999 pp/dbl ( Aug. 12-19: Nova Scotia Enjoy the beautiful Nova Scotia region of Canada. Cost: $2,987 pp/dbl, includes airfare. Sept. 14-17: Everything Elvis Tour includes lodging, Mississippi, tour of Tupelo, Sun Studios, Elvis Experience at Graceland, and more! Cost: $689 pp/dbl members. The deposit is $100 per person

Call Janice at 615-883-8375 to make your reservation for trips. Nonmembers pay an additional 10 percent on trips with motor coaches.

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FiftyForward Madison Station January Trips

Dining with the Directors at Saltine Restaurant Wednesday, Jan. 8, 5 p.m. Cost: $7 + dinner Come dine with Brandy and Heather at Saltine Restaurant. Saltine is a modern restaurant & bar offering fresh seafood, wood-fired steaks, sandwiches/burgers, salads, a raw bar, and more. Menu items

$10-$25. *Limited to 12 people*

TN State Capitol Tour + Lunch at Nashville Farmers Market Friday, Jan. 10, 10:15 a.m. Cost: $6 + lunch We’ll have a guided tour of one of the oldest working capitols in the United States, which serves as home of the Tennessee General Assembly and houses the governor’s office. You will need to bring your photo ID for this trip. After the tour, we’ll head down the street to the

Nashville Farmer’s Market for lunch.

Travelous Trippers to Marathon Village Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10:45 a.m. Cost: $7 + lunch Marathon Village is a neighborhood born out of the buildings that once housed Marathon Motor Works (1910-1914). Retail stores include American Pickers’ Antique Archaeology, jewelry and home stores, Jack Daniel’s General Store and more. In addition to shopping, enjoy lunch at Southern Engine Deli, which features soups, salads and/or

sandwiches, also located within Marathon Village.

The Circle Players - La Cage Aux Folles Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m. Cost: $15 + lunch As requested, we are seeing the next play presented by The Circle Players, La Cage Aux Folles (you may remember the Americanized movie of this French play, “The Birdcage,” starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane). After twenty years of un-wedded bliss, Georges and Albin, two men partnered for better-or-worse, get a bit of both when Georges' son (fathered during a one-night fling) announces his impending marriage to the daughter of a bigoted, right-wing politician. Further complicating the situation is the 'family business': Albin and Georges run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez, where Albin is the "star" performer 'Zaza'. Georges reluctantly agrees to masquerade as "normal" when he meets the family of the bride-to-be. But Albin has other plans, with hilarious results. Before the play, we’ll grab dinner at Frothy Monkey in The Nations. You must sign up by Friday, Jan. 17 and there will be no refunds after that date. Menu items $8-$20.

*Limited to 12 people*

Zoolumination at the Nashville Zoo Thursday, Jan. 30, 4:30 p.m. Cost: $26 Come see the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival with over 500 custom-made silk lanterns spread across 60 acres, featuring your

favorite zoo animals, holiday-themed scenes, a 200-foot-long dragon and more. The zoo restaurant and concessions will be open, and they will also have a Chinese food truck on the grounds. Please note, you must sign-up by Friday, Jan. 24 and there will be no refunds after that

date.

Programs & Events

Breakfast & Learn with Nashville Neck & Back: Thursday, Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m. Learn about what Nashville Neck & Back has to offer, including chiropractic care, decompression, B12 injections, stem cell therapy, and much more. Free donuts, juice and coffee provided. 50 tickets available - pick one up at the front desk. If you find you cannot attend, please return your ticket. Legal Aid: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 9 a.m. Meet with an attorney from Beck & Beck in 15-minute sessions. Appointment required, sign up at front desk. Winter Birthday Party Celebration: Thursday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m. Join us for free cupcakes, ice cream and cocoa as we celebrate our winter babies (Dec., Jan., Feb.). All are welcome - sign-up in the free event binder. Wisdom Writers: Friday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. This will be their only meeting for the month of January! Tasty Tuesday Tuesday, Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. Featuring Grammy-nominated songwriter Jan Buckingham, a musical stylist whose vision has sculpted hits for Pam Tillis, Whitney Houston, George Jones, Melissa Manchester and many others. Lunch includes

chicken alfredo with fettuccine, mixed vegetables, Texas toast, and bread pudding. Cost: Purchase $7 ticket at the front desk by Jan. 17. Walgreens Health Talk: Thursday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. Part one of a discussion on Diabetes II. Sign-up in the free event binder. SuperBingo: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m. In SuperBingo you get to pick out THREE prizes if you win, plus there will be at least four coverall prizes. New Member Welcome Brunch: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. If you joined FiftyForward since July 2019, or you’ve never attended a New Member Lunch, we invite you to join us on for a light brunch hosted by our membership committee. We’ll share information about FiftyForward you may not know! Katz Elvis Tribute Band Concert: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the front desk. Lunch & Learn with Cigna: Thursday, Jan. 30, 11:30 a.m. Cigna will present about the flu & pneumonia. Lunch includes sandwiches. Pick up a free ticket at the front desk.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Noon: Quilting 1 p.m: Music Jam

10 a.m: Ping-Pong

11:30 a.m: Mexican Train

Dominoes

Noon: Crochet

11 a.m: Ping-Pong

Noon: Knitting

1 p.m: Loose Caboose

9 a.m: Yoga, $5

12:30 p.m:

SilverSneakers Circuit

1:45 p.m:

SilverSneakers Stress

Reduction & Breathing

10 a.m:

SilverSneakers Classic

1:15 p.m: Line Dancing

9 a.m: Yoga, $5

10 a.m: SilverSneakers

Yoga Stretch

12:30 p.m:

SilverSneakers Classic

10 a.m. Tai Chi, $5

12:30 p.m:

SilverSneakers Classic

1:45 p.m: Gentle Yoga,

$2

9 a.m: Yoga, $5

11 a.m: Qigong

12:30 p.m:

SilverSneakers Classic

For a description of classes, please see the front desk for more information!

Weekly Groups & Fitness Classes

Tai-Chi Returns!

We are excited to announce the return of Tai-Chi with our new instructor, Billy Smith, who has been practicing Tai-Chi for over 45 years. Classes are $5 and are held every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Fitness Center. Come try it out and learn about this internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training, health benefits, and meditation.

Line Dancing for Beginners!

Boot-scootin’ boogie time! Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 1:15 p.m. in the Activity Room. we will welcome back line dancing to FiftyForward Madison Station. Led by Sandra Hardcastle, this weekly class is great for beginners and anyone who simply wants to have a fun time. This class is FREE and will be held Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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CENTER

CLOSED

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10 a.m:

Dementia Support

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10 a.m: Grief Support

1 p.m: Bingo

Tax

Appointment

Sign-Up starts

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10 a.m: Bunco

10:30 a.m: BP

1 p.m:

Reminisce

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9:30 a.m: Advisory Council 5 p.m: Dining with Directors trip

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9:30 a.m: Nashville Neck & Back Breakfast & Learn

Noon: Soup & Share

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10:15 a.m: Trip to

State Capitol

1 p.m: Music Jam

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9 a.m: Second

Sight

10:30 a.m: Red

Hats

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1:15 p.m: Line

Dancing

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9 a.m: Legal Aid

10:45 a.m: Trippers to Marathon Village

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Trippin’ Third

Thursday!

1 p.m: Winter Birthday Party

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10 a.m:

Wisdom Writers

Deadline for Tasty

Tuesday Tickets

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MLK Jr. Day

CENTER

CLOSED

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11:30 a.m: TASTY

TUESDAY

1 p.m: Trippers Planning Meeting

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9 a.m: Nashville

Library Tech Help

1:30 p.m: Rowing 101 with Brandy

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10 a.m: Walgreens Health Talk

10 a.m: All of Us

5 p.m: Trip to Circle

Players

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1 p.m: Music Jam

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9 a.m: Second

Sight

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10:30 a.m: BP/

Glucose

1 p.m: Super

Bingo

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9 a.m: Nashville

Library Tech Help

10:30 a.m: New

Member Brunch

6 p.m: Katz Elvis

Tribute Band

30 11:30 a.m: Cigna

Lunch & Learn

4:30 p.m: Trip to

Zoolumination

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Center-based wellness resources

Grief Support Group: Meets on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month, 10 a.m. A 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.

Medicare Counseling: For help with your Medicare questions, call 1-877-801-0044, email tn.ship@ tn.gov, or visit tnmedicarehelp.com.

Metro Nutrition Program: Lunch for seniors over 60. Must apply with Metro first. Stop by Monday-Thursday. between 10:30-11:30 a.m. and ask for Metro Meals for more information. 48-hour reservation required. Donations requested.

Reiki Sessions: Reiki Master Cyndi Clark offers Reiki sessions (Japanese hands -on healing) Fridays beginning at 12 p.m. for

$15/15 min; $25/30 min. Appointments can be made at the front desk.

Bulletin Board: On the three bulletin boards in the front hallway, you can read and make suggestions; see get well and sympathy messages, and read and post events and classifieds. Items posted may only remain for one month.

Blood Pressure: 1st Tuesday of the month by Shirley Brown; 4th Tuesday by Creekside Center for Rehabilitation and Healing not happening in December due to the holiday.

Dementia Support: 1st Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Kathy Johnson-Warner of Senior Helpers helps you get the support you need when caring for your loved ones with dementia.

iPads: We have iPads available for your use in the center each day. The iPads were donated by Cigna and are available for check out at the front desk.

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Katz Elvis Tribute Band Returns to

FiftyForward Madison Station!

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m.

Elvis in January! Join us for an evening with Katz

Elvis Tribute Band on Wednesday, Jan. 29,

6 p.m. We’ll have a rockin’ good time with lots of

dancing, catching up with friends, and listening to

our favorite Elvis tunes. Heavy appetizers will be served. Tick-

ets are only $15 and are available at the front desk. This event

is open to the public, so invite your friends and family, too!

New Members Invited to Welcome Brunch Wednesday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. If you joined FiftyForward since July

2019, or you’ve never attended a New Member presentation, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. for a light brunch hosted by our Membership Committee. We’ll share information about FiftyForward you may not know! Please RSVP in the free event binder or call 615-860-7180.

Soup & Share - Thursday, Jan. 9, Noon

Now that we’ve entered soup season, let’s get together and share our favorites with one another! Join us by bringing your favorite soup (if it’s in a crockpot we can keep it warm), along with the recipe, so we sample each one and then leave with new recipes to try. Please reach out to Heather if you would like to participate, and she will keep you posted on how many to plan for.

Come visit the FiftyForward All of Us Café!

January: A New Year, a New You! Come learn how YOU can make a difference in the lives of others just by enrolling in the All of Us Research Program. This exciting program seeks to enroll 1,000,0000 diverse people living in the U.S. in order to improve the health of future generations. Come find out more information on the program by visiting us in the All of Us Café! Trained staff are here to answer questions, and for those that are interested, iPads and laptops are provided for enrollment. This month we will be talking about how enrolling can make a difference in the lives of others. Come see us! We will be here at the center on Thursday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. Sign up to make a private appointment, or just drop by for a casual conversation. Free pastries provided by FiftyForward!

FiftyForward Supportive Care Services

Whether you are a caregiver looking for respite or need guidance on accessing services in the community, FiftyForward Supportive Care Services staff are here to help! FiftyForward Care Team Providing older adults and caregivers access to services and peace of mind by caring professionals who are available 24/7. The Care Team can provide a professional assessment of your loved one’s needs, help in selecting and purchasing services such as in-home or residential care, on-going monitoring of care, accompanying customers to appointments, and other individualized tasks. 615-743-3436 FiftyForward Living at Home Care Management This no-cost program for low income older adults offers in-home assessments to connect them with services that meet their specific needs (food, housing, transportation, health care, counseling, etc.). Davidson County: 615-743-3416 Williamson County: 615-376-4334 FiftyForward Adult Day Services Located in Green Hills, this social model licensed day program assists those with health

and/or memory issues to participate in structured activities in a supportive and enriching environment. 615-463-2266 FiftyForward Conservatorship Called the “gold standard” by a local attorney, this program makes decisions when an older adult can no longer do so and has no one to help. Through court appointment, FiftyForward can serve as conservator of person and/or finances. 615-743-3436 FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels This program provides individuals in need with nutrient dense home-delivered meals and daily visits from caring volunteers in specific areas in Davidson County. Meals may be provided at no cost to individuals with qualifying low incomes or can be purchased ($5 per meal). Can make referrals to other areas. 615-463-2264 FiftyForward Victory Over Crime This service helps victims become survivors by offering support (resources, safety plans, assistance in the courts, advocacy) to victims of crime 50+ in Davidson County. Can make referrals to other resources. 615-743-3417

About FiftyForward Established in 1956, FiftyForward supports, champions and enhances life for those 50 and older. As a nonprofit operating seven life-long learning centers –- two in Williamson and five in Davidson County -– FiftyForward offers educational, health and wellness, arts and volunteer programs to engage older adults. FiftyForward also provides comprehensive supportive services and access to re-sources including FiftyForward Adult Day Services, FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels as well as the FiftyForward Care Team of-fering care assessment and services for older adults. FiftyForward Travel offers adventures (regional and international) and the Sen-ior Center for the Arts and The Larry Keeton Theatre, a subsidiary of FiftyForward, feature performing arts for all ages. Get social with us - friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about FiftyForward resources and volunteer opportunities by visiting: www.fiftyforward.org.

Tax appointments made starting

Jan. 6 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation

at our Center. Starting January 6, we will be making

appointments. Volunteers will be

here every Wednesday from

February 5 to April 15 between

the hours of 9 a.m. and the last

appointment at 3:15 p.m.

Appointments fill up quickly so

don’t delay!

Please note

Karaoke is on a Winter

Hiatus and will return

in March!

Nashville Library Offers

Tech Help

A representative from the Nashville

Library will be here on Wednesday, Jan. 22

and Wednesday, Jan. 29 to provide tech

help with your devices. Appointments are in

30-minute increments beginning at 9 a.m.,

with the last one at 11:30 a.m.

Sign-up for your slot in the free event

Rowing 101 - Brandy will be on hand to show you

how to properly use the rowing machines so you are

getting the most of out your workout. Wednesday,

Jan. 22, 1:30 p.m. Sign up in the free event binder.

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