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As Middle Tennessee’s premiere agency offering direct services through our supportive care and volunteer programs, we help older adults live fuller, more productive lives. At our lifelong learning centers, members participate in hundreds of educational, health and wellness programs. We also provide needed assistance to those wanting to remain living independently in their homes.

FiftyForward Lifelong Learning Programs

Members participate in activities geared for personal growth, health, wellness, and community involvement. Our lifelong learning centers offer a wide variety of instructional programs including the Aging Mastery Program®; creative writing, games, performing arts such as choral, drama, rhythm and dance; technology training; arts classes including painting (oil and/or water), jewelry, lapidary and silver and metal-smithing, card making. Exercise classes across the agency include tai chi, yoga, Zumba and strength training as well as specialty programs for Parkinson’s. Popular dance classes include line dancing, tap, square and ballroom. Other health and fitness opportunities include classes in walking, fitness plus periodic health screenings and lectures. Special interest groups cater to singles, couples, and men’s groups.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) engages adults 55+ as delivery volunteers at FiftyForward Fresh/Meals on Wheels. For more information or to request assistance, please call the FiftyForward Resource Line at 615-743-3416.

FiftyForward Foster Grandparent Program provides one-on-one nurturing relationships between older adults to approximately 1,800 children annually. For information, call 615-743-3420.

Opportunities for individuals and groups of all ages: FiftyForward centers and programs engage volunteers on a daily basis to assist with programming and operational support. From setting up tables for events, to teaching classes, to offering high-level management advice – FiftyForward runs on the power of volunteers. If you are interested in learning about individual and group opportunities contact Robin Johnson, rjohnson@fiftyforward.org.

All of Us Research Program, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), engages volunteers to enroll older adults, rural Tennesseans and other individuals from groups historically underrepresented in biomedical research so their information can be used to further precision medicine efforts.