Senior Lifestyles Newsletter - April 2019

Senior Lifestyles Volume LXXVIII NO. 60

April 2019

Warm up for Spring

at the Senior Center!

Hikers / Walkers Page 3

Healthy Living Page 7

Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts Page 12

News

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April 2019

JCSC Foundation News

Johnson City Senior Center Foundation - Who Are We? The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization administered by a group of volunteers appointed by the Commissioners of Johnson City. The Foundation raises dollars to help support the center’s Community Health and Activity Coordinator, Jeanne Clarke, RN; fellowship program for low income seniors, day trip support; Senior Chorale through an Arts Grant match; and Christmas boxes for low income seniors. The Foundation’s major fundraising efforts include: Pickleball Tournament (October 25 & 26, 2019); Kroger Rewards program; donations from our senior center members and Christmas box donations. Please see staff for more information. Also, check out our website: www.JCSCFoundation.org.

WEATHER ALERT Inclement Weather Policy: If Johnson City Schools are closed for bad weather, the center will open at 10:00am and all instructor led programs cancelled and the center will close at 5:00pm. If the Johnson City Schools are on a 2 hour delay for bad weather, the center will open at 10:00am and programs will occur as normal and the center will close at normal hours.

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Please call 434-5723, 48 hours in advance to reserve a meal or if you need to cancel a meal that you have already signed up for. Sign up sheets are also available outside of the dining room.

Congregate Meals will be served from 12:00-12:15 for those who have registered. At 12:15 continuing until 12:25 if there is food available, it will be served to those who did not register but have shown up to eat lunch. Please register in advance to ensure your meal!

April 2019

Hiking, Walkers & Talkers

Walkers & Talkers* Look for a schedule of events beginning In May.

Hiking 101* Persimmon Ridge Trail, Jonesborough (Ages 50+) Cost: $1.00 Tuesday, April 2, 9:30a The trail consists of a 2.4 mile loop that crosses several ridge lines and includes views of Little Limestone Creek. Great hike to start the hiking season. The trail is rated as Easy with some elevation gain. Transportation van from MPCC and carpooling if needed; returning to MPCC by 1:00p.

Hip Hikers* Bay’s Mountain Fire Trail (Ages 50+) Cost: $2.00 Thursday, April 4, 7:30a

Trail loops around the Kingsport Reservoir and ascends to the Old Fire Tower. Beautiful views of surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and the Kingsport area. The trail is a 4.7 mile loop with an elevation gain of 797 feet. It is rated as an Intermediate trail. Bring a snack or light lunch and plenty of water. Transportation van from MPCC and carpooling; returning to MPCC by 2:00p.

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Laurel River Trail, Hot Springs, NC (Ages 50+) Cost: Free Thursday, April 11, 7:30a

This is a very nice hike along the Big Laurel River. The trail is flat with quite a few rapids to view. The area is known for beaver activity, and you will pass through the ruins of the old town of Runion. The trail is out and back and is 7.0 miles long. The trail is rated as Easy.

Bring a snack or light lunch and plenty of water. Carpooling from MPCC and returning by 2:00p.

* Preparation is the key to success! Remember to use your Hiking Checklist to pack for each trip. If you do not have a checklist, please contact the front desk to receive one.

If you or someone you know needs grief support, please attend one of our support groups.

We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Memorial Park Community Center.

510 Bert St Johnson City, TN 37601

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Learning, Computers

April 2019

Lifelong Learning Conversational Spanish (Ages 50+) Mondays, 2-3p Cost: Free Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo If you have some knowledge of Spanish, would like to learn more, or refresh your speaking skill. Mr. Ceffalo was a language instructor at ETSU, Milligan and NE State. Please Pre-register.

Power of Attorney for Healthcare (Ages 50+) Do you have questions about Power of Attorney when it comes to healthcare but don’t have funds for legal services? Or do you know someone who has a need w/o funds? Make an appointment to meet one on one with Wesley Wilson. He is a licensed attorney since 1962 and actively engaged in Power of Attorney. Call 4346229 to set up an appointment.

Coming in May! AARP Drivers Safety Class (Ages 50+) Instructor: Diana Davis Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members to be paid to the Instructor on the day of the class Wednesday and Thursday, May 8 and 9, 12 -4p

Introduction to French (Ages 18+) Wednesdays, 10:30a-12p 8 Week Series, beginning April 24 Cost: Free Instructor: Lise Spaller Come join our fun new class if you are interested in learning the French language and about French culture from a native French speaker from Paris and former teacher. Pre-registration is required before first class. Registration will close after April 24.

Setting up a College Plan for Your Children or Grandchildren (Ages 18+) Thursday, April 1110:30a Cost: Free Instructor: David Beerman Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality.

Some of the topics discussed: establishing a college savings goal, savings strategies to help you reach your goal, and the various education savings plans. Please Pre-register.

Some of the topics the class will cover: • How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots • How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car • The safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections • Proper use of safety belts, air bags, antilock brakes and new technology found in cars today • Ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities • The effects of medications on driving (Source: AARP) and more.

Please Pre-register.

Level 1 French (Ages 18+) Wednesdays, 1-2:30p 8 week series, beginning April 24 Cost: Free Instructor: Lise Spaller Level 1 French is recommended for those participants that completed the Introduction to French series. Participants will continue to be immersed in French culture and language.

Pre-registration is required before first class. Registration will close after April 24.

Johnson City German Club (Ages 18+) Thursdays, 10a-12p Cost: Free People of all ages and skill-levels are welcome. Attendance is not required. Our goal is to promote the lifelong learning of the 3 C’s (Conversation, Composition, Culture) associated with the German language. Everyone receives free meeting minutes & special reports in German with English translations and full-color pictures. These documents are available via E-mail, a BLOG, and a limited number of complimentary paper copies brought to each meeting. Check us out on Mr. Pollock’s BLOG at http://herrpollock. livejournal.com and see for yourself.

Genealogy Club (Ages 50+) Third Wednesday of every month Wednesday, April 17, 1-3p Cost: Free Everyone is welcome, whether you are a beginner or you have experience working on your family tree. This will be an informal meeting to talk about all things Genealogy. Please Pre-register.

The Film Club (Ages 18+) Third Thursday of every month Thursday, April 18, 1-4p Cost: Free Join Rusty Sheridan, Professor at E.T.S.U. in the Media and Communication department, as he leads a monthly club that views, thinks critically, and discusses a different film each month. So if you’re a film buff or interested in learning more about film, come join us. Everyone is welcome. This month’s film will be “Amadeus” \ Please Pre-register.

Legal Aid-Estate Planning Clinic (Ages 18+) Tuesday, April 16 2:30p Cost: Free A FREE CLINIC to assist seniors and other individuals who need assistance to prepare the following documents: Simple Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Plan/ Living Will. Get questions answered. Please register, walk in basis for assistance.

Wills and Power of Attorney Presentation by Legal Aid of East Tennessee (Ages 50+) Monday, April 22 10:30a Cost: Free Instructor: Polly Peterson Legal Aid of Tennessee will be at the Community Center for a presentation on Wills and Powers of Attorney. If you have questions or you are considering a will, don’t miss out on this informative class. Please Pre-register.

Map and Compass Reading (Ages 18+) Tuesday, April 23 10:30a-11:30a Cost: Free Instructor: Scott Fisher Scott Fisher from Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute (NOLI) will lead a very useful and fun introduction to reading maps and using a compass. You will not want to miss out on this unique class.

Please Pre-register.

Photographic Journey with Ron Zucker: Ireland (All Ages) Tuesday, April 23 1p Cost: Free Instructor: Ron Zucker Caid Mile Failte (one hundred thousand welcomes)! Let’s take a trip to Ireland. Please join Dr. Ron Zucker on a journey through Ireland.

See Ron kiss the Blarney Stone, then talk about the Emerald Isle while showing Glendalough, Dublin, the Giant’s Causeway, Cliffs of Moher, and much, much more. Please Pre-register.

Computers Open Computer Lab hours for February through April 12!

(Ages 18+) Mondays 8a-5p Thursdays 8a-5p Saturdays 10a-4p Beginning February and continuing through April, the Open Computer Lab hours will change.

Times/Availability subject to Change Need help purchasing a computer, laptop, MacBook Pro, cell phone, iPad or a tablet?

Call 423-434-6229 for assistance in choosing the right one for you.

Betty Hall – One-on-One (Adults 50+) Cost $15 – 1.5 hour class Call for Appointment information Computers, Laptops, Mobile Phones, iPhone, Samsung and Smartphones. iPads, all Tablets. Macbook Pro, Chromebooks.

Please bring device, prepay and register.

Amara Carberry – One-on-One (Adults 50+) Cost: $10 pre-register Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Appointments are from 12:30-1:30p and 1:30-2:30p

Computer and Mobile Device help. Please bring laptop or Device.

Please Pre-register and pre-pay.

April 2019

Troubleshooting Devices “Walk-In” program (Adults 50+) Tuesday, April 9 2-3:30p Cost: Free

Betty Hall and Staci White will be on hand to help you with your device (cellphones, tablets, etc). Don’t forget your device!

You must pre-register.

Outings Bluebell Wildflower Hike (Ages 50+) Instructor: JC Nature Program Coordinator, Connie Deegan Monday, April 1, Leave MPCC at 10:15a return approx. 11:45a Cost: Free Winged Deer Park has the largest collection of naturalized Bluebell flowers in Northeast Tennessee and they only bloom for a very short window of time! We will take a slow-paced stroll around the ‘back forty’ letting the Bluebells provide our centerpiece as we take advantage of many other things that the park has to offer.

Easy hike, great for photos! Please pre-register.

Wohlfahrt Dinner Theatre- Back to the 50’s Sold Out! (Ages 50+) Wednesday, April 10 Leave MPCC at 9:45a (load at 9:30a), return approx. 6p Cost: $38 (gratuity not included in price) charter bus

Come down with the ‘Rockin’ Pneumonia and the “Boogie Woogie Flu” as you see a “Sweet Talking Guy” “Shake Rattle and Roll” through the 1950s with the “Chain Gang” as they will be “Rocking Around the Clock” figuring out “Who Put the Bomp” in this fantastic tribute to a lost era. “Let the Good TImes Roll” as you Shout some of your favorite songs with us including “ Earth Angel”, “The Twist”, “Blue Moon” and so much more. Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre is a stateof-the-art German-themed dinner theatre nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. Our luxurious dinner theatre promises our audiences the most unique theatre and dining experience around. While seated in comfortable-lounge style chairs, you will be served a four course meal prepared by our in-house chef. Then sit back and relax and let us entertain you with one of our Broadway caliber musical productions (Source: wohlfahrthaus.com).

Register by April 3. No refunds, limited seats.

Outings, Travel

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Travel Corner

of the concert will feature English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Folksongs of the Four Seasons for Women’s Choir and Strings. The Milligan Women’s Chorale along with guest womens’ ensembles from around the region will join with the orchestra to bring to life this beautiful and exciting work (Source: milligan.edu).

Tennessee Riverboat Co. Luncheon Cruise (Ages 50+) Wednesday, April 24 Charter Bus will Leave MPCC at 9a, return approx. 4p Cost: $36 Enjoy a beautiful day outside with your friends and enjoy a great lunch while cruising the river in Knoxville! The lunch cruise includes a wonderful buffet, 1.5 hour cruise and either a narration from the Captain or Entertainment from one of our local entertainers. The cost covers transportation, boat ride, lunch and gratuity. We will be riding in comfort on a Charter Bus. Limited seating, no refunds.

Coming in May! Iris Festival in Greeneville (Ages 50+) Saturday, May 18 Leave MPCC at 9:15a, return approx. 4p Cost: $2 Join us for a trip to beautiful Downtown Greenville for the annual Iris Festival. More than 160 crafters and merchants line the streets and fill the parking lots of the festival area, some of which demonstrate arts like wheel-thrown pottery, crocheting and woodworking.

Many of the crafters provide samples like homemade apple butter and jellies to guests during the event Source: Greene County Chamber of Commerce. The Johnson City Senior Center Dandy Line Dancers will be performing from 10:45a-11:30a, so go watch and support one of our volunteer groups. Please Preregister.

It’s time to start planning for 2020! You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of JCSC Seniors on the Go to give your input and ideas for charter trips as well as day outings.

The travel group meets on Thursday, April 11 at 3:00 pm at Memorial Park Community Center.

We are still accepting reservations for the 2019 motor coach trips. If you plan to travel to Mackinac Island, Nova Scotia, or Amelia Island/Jacksonville, please sign up now! The Cape Cod trip is full, but we are accepting names on the waiting list.

Milligan College Orchestra – Music of the Seasons (Ages 50+) Saturday, April 13 Leave MPCC at 6:45p, return approx. 9:30p Cost: $1 for transportation

The Milligan College Orchestra, directed by Dr. Kellie Brown, will present a concert that celebrates the variety of musical representations of the seasons of the year, written by composers from the Baroque to the present, including Grieg, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Gershwin, and Whitacre. The repertoire will also include excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. The grand finale

Photos courtesy of Greene County Partnership Photos courtesy of Greene County Partnership

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Senior Lifestyles

April 2019

April 2019

Healthy Living Free Fasting Blood Sugar Screening (All Ages) Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 7:45-9:45a Cost: FREE Stop by the nurse’s station for a free blood sugar check (done by fingerstick) and learn more about the importance of keeping your sugar in a good range. For best results, do not eat or drink anything except water 8-12 hours prior to testing. No appointment necessary Osteoporosis ~ Together We Can Beat It (All Ages) Thursday, April 11, 11a-12p Cost: FREE Speaker: Ronald Hamdy, MD, FRCP, FACP Osteoporosis is now a treatable disease. Fracture risk can be halved within a couple of years. It is never too late nor too early to start being proactive about osteoporosis. Join Dr. Hamdy, director of the ETSU Osteoporosis Center for this informative talk. Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

Are Your Allergies in Full Bloom?

(All Ages) Thursday, April 11, 11a-12:45p Cost: FREE Drop by for allergy information and free skin testing for 6 of the most common allergens provided by the Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center. A nurse practitioner will be available for a “mini” consult and will provide helpful information about allergy testing, prevention and getting relief from your symptoms. Please call 4346237 to pre-register.

Understanding Parkinson’s (All Ages) Friday, April, 12, 12-1p Cost: FREE Speaker: N. Robb Whaley, MD There is a lot to know about Parkinson’s disease. It affects not only movement but many systems of the body and symptoms can vary from person to person. Join us for an overview of Parkinson’s from diagnosis to treatment options to promising new science. Please pre-register by calling 434-6237 or stop by the desk to register.

Diabetes Self Management (All Ages) Tuesdays, April 16- May 21, 11a-12:30p Cost: FREE Speaker: Justin Young, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator This six week series will help educate, empower and encourage you on how to best control your blood sugar and manage your diabetes. Gain a better understanding of diabetes and how it affects your body, tips for monitoring your blood sugar, plus lifestyle changes that can help improve your numbers. Helpful tips on reading food labels, portion control, healthy eating and meal ideas. Other topics will include preventing complications, foot care, and medications used for controlling diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol. Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, we hope you’ll join us! Please pre-register at 423-434-6237.

Healthy Living, Games

Games

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Regenerative Health (All Ages) Tuesday, April 16, 1-2p Cost: FREE Speaker: Dr. Tim Dunne, DC Regenerative Health medicine involves using your body to heal itself, using naturally occurring cells to help regenerate your body’s tissues. This comprehensive alternative treatment may be beneficial for chronic pain sufferers of knee pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, lower back pain, sciatica and neuropathy. Please call 423434-6237 to pre-register.

Hand & Foot Canasta (Ages 50+) Monday 1p Cost: FREE Come and play this card game. If you don’t know how, no worries, they will teach you how.

Growing Older With Purpose and Joy (All Ages) Wednesday, April 17, 10:30-11:30a Cost: FREE Speaker: Beverly C. Owens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Join Beverly as she focuses on Living, Loving, Learning & Leaving ~ Living fully, loving joyfully, learning continually and leaving a legacy. This will be 60 minutes well spent as we focus on practical suggestions and tips for growing older with purpose and joy.

Please pre register at 423-434-6237.

Tri-Ominos (Ages 50+) Tuesdays, 9a-12p Cost: Free Rummy (Ages 50+) Tuesdays, 12-4p Cost: FREE This group not only plays classic rummy, they also enjoy different varieties of the game.

Osteoporosis Awareness (All Ages) Thursday, April 25, 9:30-10:30a Cost: FREE The ETSU Osteoporosis Center will be in the lobby with information about osteoporosis prevention and treatment plus an opportunity to schedule an appointment for a free bone density test (Dexa scan) being offered during the month of May. Drop by to learn more.

Drug Interactions (All Ages) Thursday, April 25, 1:30-2p Cost: FREE Jan Mould, RN, MEd, CPhT and her Pharmacy tech students from Science Hill High School will share about potential drug interactions and doing all you can to prevent this complication.

Please pre-register by calling 434-6237 or stop by the desk to register.

Super Salads with Homemade Dressings (All Ages) Monday, April 29, 11a-12p Cost: FREE Speaker: Elizabeth Renfro, Family & Consumer Science Agent, UT Extension Why settle for store-bought salad dressing when you can create your own with all the good stuff and none of the bad? Quick recipes for making your own dressings full of flavor and low in salt, sugar and ingredients you can’t pronounce. Enjoy a salad bar and sample the dressings following the talk. Please pre-register by calling 434-6237 or stop by the desk to register. Limited spots.

Ladies Monday Bridge Club (Ages 50+) Mondays 1p Cost: FREE Like to play bridge? This is the place for you.

Mexican Train Dominoes (Ages 50+) Tuesdays 12:30p Cost: FREE This fun loving group would love to play this game with you or teach you how to play. You will leave having made new friends Scrabble Group (Ages 50+) Tuesdays 5:30p Cost: FREE Come join this group who loves to test their spelling with the luck of the draw of tiles. The more the merrier. Dictionaries are provided.

Pinochle (Ages 50+) Wednesdays 1p Cost: FREE A trick taking card game for four Chess Club (18+) Wednesdays, 1p Cost: FREE Open to all skill levels. Come join our new group.

Rook (Ages 50+) Thursdays, 1p Cost: FREE Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards and a special group of people. Please join us!

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge (Ages 50+) Fridays 12:30p Mah-jongg is a tile-based game similar to gin rummy. The object of the game is to collect winning sets of these domino like tiles.

Bingo (Ages 50+) Tuesday, April 9 10a Sponsored by Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

April Special Events

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MONDAY

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10:00 Volunteer Meeting 10:15 Bluebell Hike Outing 1:00 Intro to Watercolor 1:00 Amateur Photography Club 1:30 Video Series-The Arts

WEDNESDAY

TUESDAY

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10:00 “Try Us Out”

1:00 Beginning French (Session 7 of 8)

9:30 Hiking 101 – Persimmon Ridge

9:00 Fundamentals of Fly Fishing

April 2019

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

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7:30 Hip Hikers – Bay’s Mountain 10:00 As the Page Turns 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele 6:00 Family Pickleball Night

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8:30 High Performance 10:00 Beginning Bridge Lessons (Lesson 6 of 11) 1:00 Stained Glass 7:00 Friday Night Dance – Jerry Pierce

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10:30 Knitting - Skill Building Series

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9:00 Constituent Services 10:00 Bingo 10:00 Beading Class

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9:00 Fundamentals of Fly Fishing 9:45 Wohlfahrt Dinner Theatre Outing

2:00 Troubleshooting Devices 1:00 Beginning French (Session 8 of 8)

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10:30 Knitting - Skill Building Series 1:00 Intro to Watercolor

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11:00 Diabetes Self Management 1:00 Regenerative Health 2:30 Legal Aid-Estate Planning Clinic

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9:00 Fundamentals of Fly Fishing 10:30 Growing Older With Purpose & Joy 1:00 Genealogy Club

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8:30 High Performance 10:00 Beginning Bridge Lessons (Lesson 7 of 11) 12:00 Understanding Parkinson’s 1:00 Stained Glass 6:30 JC Grand Squares SATURDAY 13 TH ––––––– 6:45 Milligan College Orchestra Outing

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6:00 Family Pickleball Night

2:00 Plogging Fitness Challenge Civitan Park

1:00 The Film Club 3:00 Canvas Creations 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele

6:30 Next Step Photography Club

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10:30 Wills and Power of Attorney 10:30 Map and Compass Reading 11:00 Diabetes Self Management Presentation 1:00 Photographic Journey event 2:00 Plogging Fitness 10:30 Knitting - Skill Building Challenge- Founders Park Series 1:00 Intro to Watercolor

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10:30 Knitting - Skill Building Series

11:00 Super Salads with Homemade Dressings 1:00 Crochet a Sampler Afghan

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11:00 Diabetes Self Management 2:00 Plogging Fitness ChallengeWillow Springs Park

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7:30 – Hip Hikers – Laurel River Trail 10:00 Writer’s Circle 10:30 Setting up a College Plan 11:00 Osteoporosis 11:00 Allergy Info & Testing 1:00 Pottery - Handbuilding 3:00 Creative Card Making 3:00 JCSC Seniors on the Go monthlymeeting 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele 6:00 Family Pickleball Night

8:30 High Performance 10:00 Beginning Bridge Lessons (Lesson 8 of 11)

7:00 Friday Night Dance – Kids Our Age

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9:00 TN Riverboat Outing 9:00 Fundamentals of Fly Fishing 10:30 Introduction to French (Session 1 of 8) 1:00 Level 1 French (Session 1 of 8) 1:30 A History of Impressionism

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1:00 Pottery - Handbuilding

10:00 Beginning Bridge Lessons (Lesson 9 of 11)

9:30 Osteoporosis 10:00 Writer’s Circle

1:30 Drug Interactions 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele 5:00 Canvas Creations 6:00 Family Pickleball Night

8:30 High Performance

1:00 Cooking with Roy 1:00 Stained Glass 6:30 JC Grand Squares

Volunteers, Groups & Meetings

April 2019

Volunteers Ready, Set, Serve…..Volunteer!

On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living Monthly Volunteer Training Meeting Monday, April 1, 10a in the Arts & Crafts Rooms • Light refreshments will be served • See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers • Guest Speaker: Ray Bales with Seniors Helping Seniors® • Come and enjoy a fun activity!

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Groups & Meetings Weekly Bible Study Opportunities Mondays at 2p (Ages 50+) Join us for this open discussion Bible study. Share what you have learned throughout the years.

Wednesdays at 10a (Ages 50+) For each month an area clergyman leads a four-week Bible study.

Thursdays at 8a (Ages 50+) Men’s Bible Study.

Constituent Services (Ages 50+) Cost: Free 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9-11a Bill Darden, a representative of Congressman Phil Roe will be available to discuss concerns and issues that you may have Some of the ways that Roe’s district offices can be of assistance: • Senior Citizens: Social Security and disability • Students: financial aid, entrance to U.S. Service Academies • Veterans: VA claims and military service problems • Small Business: SBA loan applications, technical assistance and interpretation of federal regulations Home Buyers: FMHA, FHA, and VA home loan application problems

As the Page Turns (Book Club): (Ages 50+) Free Books Provided 1st Thursday of month 10a.

If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people, come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to.

Book Selections: April: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman May: A Separate Peace by John Knowles Writer’s Circle (Ages 50+) Cost: Free 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10a Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion within the group.

The Film Club (Ages 18+) 3rd Thursday of every month 1:00p Cost: Free This month’s film will be “Amadeus” Washington County S.A.L.T. Council The S.A.L.T. Council will now meet on a quarterly basis with the next meeting to be held in June at the Johnson City Senior Center. This will be the Senior Crime Prevention Academy on June 14th. Details to come soon! Everyone is welcome! We encourage you to join the S.A.L.T. Council and help plan and promote meetings and events.

Ongoing Events, Sports

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April 2019

Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00am to 8:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Fit and Toned 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 1:00 Ladies Monday Bridge Club 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One 2:00 Open Bible Study 2:00 Conversational Spanish 3:30 Line Dance with Martha

7:00am to 8:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 All Out Fitness 9:00 Tri-Ominos 9:45 Pilates 10:00 Heart Strings Instruments Jam Session 10:00 Pickleball 11:00 Stretch & Sculpt Yoga 11:45 Silver Sneakers® Yoga 12:00 Rummy 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 12:30 Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:00 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 2:00 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons 3:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 5:00 Pound 5:30 Scrabble Group

7:00am to 8:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 7:45 Fasting Blood Sugars 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Fit and Toned 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Acrylics 1:00 Chess Club 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Partner Pass Pinochle 1:00 Sewing-Community Service 5:00 Cardio Drumming 5:15 Ballroom Dance 6:00 FUNdamentals of Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance

7:00 am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 SilverSneakers® Yoga 9:30 Johnson City German Club 9:45 Pilates 10:00 Pickleball 10:00 Senior Chorale 11:00 Stretch & Sculpt Yoga 1:00 Rook 1:00 Ballroom Dance Practice 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:30 Brain-a-Cise 5:00 Pound 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers

7:00am to 8:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Circuit 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mah-jongg 3:00 Open Craft Time

Lifestyle Sports Senior Basketball (Ages 50+) Each Monday 10a Cost: FREE Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot a-rounds Senior Billiards (Ages 18+) Monday-Saturday 7a-8p Cost: FREE Men and women are welcomed to play. There are four well maintained tables. All levels of experience are welcome.

Doubles Table Tennis (Ages 50+) Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30a-12p Cost: FREE

SATURDAY

9:00am to 5:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks

Senior men’s and women’s doubles table tennis is a great way to keep your brain and body active.

but if you have your own equipment, bring it. For more information call 434-6237.

Pickleball (Ages 18+) Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8-11:30a Each Tuesday and Thursday 10a-12p Cost: FREE Join in on the fun! This activity is a modified version of tennis. We play doubles.

Bowling League (Ages 55+) Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423-213-1649 or Holiday lanes at 423282-6521 for more information. Join us for lots of fun, exercise, and meet new friends. Must be 55 or older.

Fundamentals of Casting a Fly Line (Ages 18+) Wednesdays 9-10:30a April 3, 10, 17, 24 Cost: $40 Jack Sanders, Ted Eades and Wayne Hill will be providing the instruction for this fundamental class in fly fishing. Course objectives will include how to properly cast a fly line a distance of at least 40 feet, roll casting, picking up a line, making a back cast and forward cast, presenting the line, shooting the line and so much more. Limited class size will be ten, so preregister and pay before the slots are filled. Equipment will be available

Family Pickleball Night (All Ages) Thursdays 6-8p Cost: Free Bring the family and enjoy this popular growing sport. Nets will be set up on the 2 gym courts. Some paddles and pickleballs will be available at the recreation desk to check out for your play.

April 2019

Just for Kids

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Dance, Special Events

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Dance

Line Dance with Martha (Intermediate Level) (Ages 12+) Mondays 3:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $6 or SilverSneakers® Discount Come learn how to line dance. You will be having so much fun, without even realizing that you are exercising! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ballroom Dance (Ages 50+) Wednesdays 5:15p Cost: Free Bring a partner or come alone. More men are needed to join the group.

Advanced Square Dance (Ages 50+) Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p Cost: $6 Instructor: Carol Beebe This is an advanced square dancing class so some experience is recommended.

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Ballroom Dance Practice (Ages 50+) Thursdays 1p Cost: FREE Dandy Line Dancers (Ages 12+) (Advanced Line Dancing) Thursdays 5:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: FREE This is a volunteer group, which not only practices during this time frame; they also go out into the community and perform. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Johnson City Grand Squares (Ages 50+) Second and Fourth Fridays 6:30-8:30p Cost $6 Instructor: Phyllis Summers.

Friday Night Dance Come dance the night away from 7-10p, MPCC Gym. Beverages will be served. Price is $5.

(SilverSneakers® discount applies for those eligible). For special dances, the ticket price is slightly higher and will be advertised as such.

Friday Night Dance (Ages 50+) April 5 7-10p MPCC Gym Jerry Pierce will be our guest band tonight.

Friday Night Dance (Ages 50+) April 19 7-10p MPCC Gym Kids Our Age will be our guest band tonight.

Special Events “Try Us Out” (Ages 50+) Tuesday April 2, 10-11a Cost: Free Are you new to the center or want to know more about our programs that we offer, then you don’t want to miss our “Try Us Out” session.

This will be a session to meet staff, find out what programs we offer, take a tour and ask questions about the center and its programs.

You will also be given information about any new programs being offered in the next month. Light refreshments will be served and some free try it out vouchers for certain classes will be given.

Please register with the front desk or call 4346237 to reserve your spot.

JCSC Seniors on the Go (Ages 50+) Thursday, April 11, 3-4:30 pm Cost: Free It’s time to start planning for 2020! You are invited to attend the monthly meeting of JCSC Seniors on the Go to give your input and ideas for charter trips as well as day outings. The

travel group meets on Thursday, April 11 at 3:00 pm at Memorial Park Community Center.

We are still accepting reservations for the 2019 motor coach trips. If you plan to travel to Mackinac Island, Nova Scotia, or Amelia Island/ Jacksonville, please sign up now! The Cape Cod trip is full, but we are accepting names on the waiting list.

Save the Date!

Aging Well Conference (Ages 18+) Thursday May 30 8-2:30p Keynote speaker for the event – Dr. Terry Eckmann from Minot State University Cost: $15/includes lunch Please register and pay at the front desk. You will also register for 3 breakout sessions when you register. Breakout sessions include: Exercise to Keep You Young, Down-sizing Being Clutter Free, Emotional Well-being As You Age, How to make Your Dollar Go Further, Nutritional Needs As You Age and Senior Resources. For more information call 434-6237.

115 Woodlawn Drive • Johnson City, TN • (423) 975-0095

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Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts

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Piano Lessons Band Instrument Lessons (All Ages) Instructor: Wreatha Terry Cost: $15 per 30 min lesson Did you know that we offer private music lessons?

Wreatha is a retired PhD music professor with a passion for teaching. All levels of ability are welcome – beginners to advanced.

Classes will be scheduled: Monday ~ 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45am & 3:30pm.

Wednesday ~ 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45am Thursday ~ 8:00, 8:45am & 3:30, 4:15pm Friday ~ 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15

Tuesdays 10a–12p Bring your instrument and join in this open group, playing a variety of songs including old hymns, bluegrass, country and folk music.

we want to be a blessing to those in need by sewing oversized lap quilts and/or pet beds. Sewing machines will be set up and all supplies will be made available to make them. These will be donated to the community.

Please purchase supplies at Cindy’s Crafts, 2532 Old Elizabethton Highway, Johnson City, TN, 37601, 423926-0050. The list of supplies will be there. Please preregister and pay by the Friday before class.

Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer (Adults 18+) Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: Free Tuesdays 12:30 – 2p This 1 ½ hour session is for those who are wanting to fine tune their skills and get together with other people who want to play a tune or two. Please bring an instrument that is ready to play. This is a volunteer group who may play out in the community.

Writer’s Circle (Adults 50+) Cost: Free Second & Fourth Thursdays 10a-12p Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group.

Knitting ~ Skill Building Series (Ages 18+) Instructor: Deb Burger Cost: $10 per class Every Monday except the first Monday of the month 10:30-11:30a Come as often as you need to, working through 5 skill building projects.

Work at your own speed, come when you need instruction and when you have finished the projects you will be able to read patterns and have the skills to tackle any project labeled intermediate on your own or in another group. Pattern books are provided and you may use any worsted weight yarn you choose.

Deb Burger is a published author of both books and patterns in knitting and crochet. She has taught both crafts extensively in guilds, camps, at the John C. Campbell Folk School, and at her yarn shop in Jonesborough. She is a retired teacher who also loves reading, gardening, and making art in many media.

She welcomes Righties, Lefties and those who have believed they are “too clumsy” or “have no talent.”

Pencil Drawing Made Easy (Adults 18+) Instructor- Ann Whitson Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-2:30p Ongoing class in pencil drawing welcomes new members. We work on basic drawing skills and techniques, such as line, shape, shading and perspective, in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

Creative Card Making (Ages 10+) Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Thursday, April 11 3-4:30p Come learn card making skills and you’ll never have to buy another card from the store! You will learn stamping, cutting, punches, embossing, and more!

This month we will be making an assortment of cards!

All supplies will be furnished.

Don’t delay, seats are limited! Please register by April 9.

Amateur Photography Club (Adults 18+) Cost: Free First Monday of the month 1-3p If you’re just starting out, or want to brush up on your skills, take field trips and photos then come and join us!

Photo themes: April – Wild Flowers, May – Things That Make You Laugh Crochet a Sampler Afghan (Adults 18+) Instructor: Deb Burger Cost: $10 per session Last Monday of each month 1-2p If you know basic crochet stitches, here’s your chance to learn to read patterns and add more complex stitch combinations to your repertoire. Each month we will make a new block, and at the end of the year we will join the blocks to make heirloom blankets. You will need an H or I hook and 3 colors plus white yarn (#4 medium/worsted) Musical Voices (Adults 50+) Cost: Free Mondays 1- 3p Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes and other senior adult communities.

Video Series – The Arts (Adults 50+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free First Monday of Each Month 1:30 – 3p In this exciting series of classes we will learn about Art History, Drawing Technique, American and European Art and Great Artists and their Masterpieces. Bring a note pad or sketchpad for discussion and notes.

Heart Strings (Adults 50+) Cost: Free

Mountain Dulcimer Lessons (Adults 18+) Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $15 for four lessons Tuesdays 2-3p Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones! Please bring an instrument that is ready to play.

This one hour session is for those who are interested in learning, have questions about the dulcimer or are very rusty in their playing technique.

Needle and Fiber Arts –Community Service Project (Adults 18+) Cost: Free Tuesdays 3–5p A gathering of folks who are interested in the fiber arts. Bring your project to work on and share ideas and skills. Join this group to share and learn and enjoy the company of others while you work. Please clean up when you are finished and don’t store items at the Center. *Due to a large and generous donation of yarn we will be crocheting and knitting Afghans and blankets for those in need. Come and join in on this fun and meaningful project! You can either bring your own needles and hooks or use what we have here.

Next Step Photography Club (Adults 18+) Cost: Free Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30p If you have a Basic technical knowledge of your camera, a desire to learn and experience more, understand some of the creative control functions like aperture, shutter speed, composition, use of the manual settings on your camera and ready to delve deeper in to image creation and gain a broader knowledge of photography, then Next Step Photography is for you.

Acrylics Class (Adults 50+) Cost: $10 Wednesdays 12:30–2:30p Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class. Feel free to come by and visit during class to see what it is all about and if you would like to sign up.

Sewing Class - A Community Service Project (Adults 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: Free Wednesdays 1-3:30p We have a surplus of fabric which has been donated to the center. In an effort to give back to the community,

Senior Chorale (Adults 50+) Cost: Free Thursdays 10a – 12p Join this lively group who loves to sing a variety of songs including show tunes and popular songs. This group is led by Cherry Smith. The group is open to anyone who is looking for a low stress, less demanding group with which to perform. No audition required.

Learn to Play the Ukulele (Adults 18+) Instructor: Don Burger Cost $40 for 4 lessons, includes materials fee Thursdays 3:30-4:30p Is learning to play the Ukulele on your bucket list? Here is your opportunity!

Don will cover basics, as well as new skills for those with some experience. Pre-tuned instruments will be available in this class.

If you are new to the class please check with the front desk and contact Don before signing up.

Stained Glass Class (Adults 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $5 per session Friday April 5, 12 & 26 1-3p Come and explore the beautiful and centuries old Art of Stained Glass. You will be guided in the techniques and skills needed to create works of art with the correct materials and equipment. All materials furnished and you will take your creation home with you. Please preregister and pay.

Open Craft Time (Adults 50+) Cost: Free Fridays 3-5p Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other crafters. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Intro to Watercolor (Adults 18+) Instructor: Ally Amore Cost: $2 per session Monday April 15 & 22 1-3p In this class you will learn about mixing colors, perspective, composition and other tips and ideas to complete beautiful paintings. We will begin with a contour drawing. A still life subject will be available to paint or you can paint what you want. Bring anything you are working on. We will have critique at the end for positive comments and suggestions for each other.

Supplies needed: sketch pad and pencil, 140 lb. watercolor paper, watercolors and brushes. If you don’t have your own supplies we have some available.

Beading Class (Adults 18+) Instructor: Lisa Jackson Cost: $15 Tuesday April 9 10a – 12p Join Lisa for a wonderful and informative class on the Art of Beading! Lisa has been beading and teaching for years and loves to share her skills and knowledge in her classes.

Pottery Class- Handbuilding (and more) (Adults 18+) Instructor: Don Burger Cost: $20 for the series Thursday April 11 & 25 1-3p “Spring into Pottery! Now’s the time to make flower pots, vases and garden delights. You’ll be bloomin’ ready!” We will use slab, coil and pinch technique to make simple, yet practical and artistic pieces. Suitable for all levels of ability – beginner to experienced. Don is owner and head potter at Dragonfly Cottage Pottery in Jonesborough. We are very excited to offer his FUN-ctional Art pottery classes here! Cost includes all materials and kiln firing. Please pre-register and pay, class size is limited.

Beginning to End….Canvas Creations (Ages 10+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $8 per class Two classes offered - Same painting- Choose the time that works for you!

Thursday April 18 3-5:30p Thursday April 25 5-7:30p No talent required, need to have a desire to learn! Join instructor Charline Hughes as she walks you through creating a canvas you will be proud to display in your home. Learn fundamental skills including how to add shadows, depth and dimension. This is a make and take class. All supplies will be furnished.

A History of Impressionism (Adults 50+) Cost: Free Wednesday April 24 1:30-3p In this video series we will explore the fascinating Art movement known as Impressionism.

Impressionism is a movement that emerged in 1870s France.

Rejecting the rigid rules of the beaux-arts (“fine arts”), Impressionist artists showcased a new way to observe and depict the world in their work, foregoing realistic portrayals for fleeting impressions of their surroundings.

Cooking with Roy Instructor: Roy Krauss Cost: $8 Friday April 26 1-3p By popular demand, it’s back to the orient with lots of flavor. Experience a few treats that you will make over and over!

Step by step instructions with printed recipes. All materials provided, an apron is recommended. Please pre-register and pay. Class size is limited.

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Pool Schedule

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Pool Schedule

Lap Pool Schedule: Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) M-F 7-8:30a, 11:30a-1:30p; M-W-F 7-8:45p; Sat 11a-1p Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants Need time to swim? Whether your choice is swimming laps, aqua jogging, or just doing your ow thing, we have a time slot to fit your needs.

Senior Lap Swim (Adults and Seniors) M-F 1:30-3:30p Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) Our senior lap times are offered to individuals 55 years of age and older Water Aerobics (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry M-W-F 9-10a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Enjoy a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment.

No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Power Walking (Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry M-W-F 10-11a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month This shallow water locomotion class is perfect for those who need a workout but require a low impact program. A doctor’s clearance is advised before participating in the class. All equipment is provided.

Cardio Waves (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry M-W-F 6-7p Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month This is a high intensity water aerobics program geared towards individuals who are looking to push their limits! All equipment is provided.

Evening Aerobics (Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry T &Th 6-7p Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Enjoy a shallow water class which combines

cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment.

No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Aqua Mix Aerobics (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Roanna Onks T &Th 9-10a; Sat 9:15-10:15a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Looking for a challenging workout? This class is a mix of shallow end and deep end aerobics. While in the deep end floatation belts are used to keep you afloat while doing exercises. The focus is on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance and core work. No swimming skills are needed.

A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Therapy Pool Schedule: Adult Only Open Therapy (Adults & Seniors) M-W-F 7-10a; T & Th 7-11a; M-W-F 6-8:45p; Sat 9-11a Cost: $2 per visit or $25 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) An adult only time for therapy that you can engage in activities of your choice to fit your therapeutic needs. This pool is for low impact swimming. You will not be allowed to jump, splash or make big waves.

Arthritis Class (Adults & Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry T & Th 11-11:40a Cost: $3 per class This class will help you get your gears moving, not grinding in the morning with an expertly tailored workout. Arthritis class is instructed by an American Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. All equipment is provided. A doctor’s note is required but you are welcome to try a class without the note and bring one to the next session.

Silver Sneakers® Splash (Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry T & Th 11:45a-12:45p Cost: $3 per class (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) A fun low impact program geared toward senior citizens looking to improve the quality of their social life and physical well-being.

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Fitness Focus Fit & Toned (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Silver Sneakers® Classic (Ages 50+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 10a Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Lauren Qualls Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Silver Sneakers® Circuit (Ages 50+) Fridays, 10a Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Lauren Qualls This class is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance and improve strength. This is a low impact class which offers upper body strengthening. Participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost will be $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence-based, lowimpact Tai Chi form modified for seniors. It has been shown to reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis while improving strength, range of motion, and balance thereby reducing the risk of falling. Classwork includes gentle stretching, breath work, focus on body alignment, and slow, controlled movement. With adjustments the exercises are appropriate for individuals of all physical conditions and can be done seated in a chair.

Qigong (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 12p Cost will be $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Qigong is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that includes easy to learn, gentle, flowing movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body and promote relation and mindfulness.

Class work also includes warmups, gentle stretching of all the major joints, and breath work. Evidence-based studies show that Qigong practice can improve a wide variety of chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, while

Fitness Focus

reducing stress and promoting emotional health and mental function. With adaptations this class is appropriate for everyone regardless of physical limitations and can be done seated in a chair.

All Out Fitness (Ages 18+) Tuesdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls Blast your cardio fitness level through the roof with the best of any type of cardio training the instructor feels like throwing at you! You will challenge your aerobic threshold every time so come prepared to get your cardio on!

Pilates (Ages 18+) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls Pilates is an exercise system of movements that uses the mind and the body to enhance muscular strength, improve flexibility and overall health and wellness. Pilates movements requires control of your own body to properly execute precise repetitions during exercise. All movements will be performed on exercise mats so participants are encouraged to bring their own mat to each class.

Stretch and Sculpt Yoga (Ages 18+) Tuesdays & Thursdays 11-12:15p Cost: $5 Instructor: Dixie Neth Join us for a softer, gentler, more flowing class. There will be mostly floor work and encouragement of those who are stiff and suffering from winter cold. This will be a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques.

Silver Sneakers® Yoga (Ages 50+) Tuesdays, 11:45a and 1p Thursdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Judy Jackson Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.

Pound (Ages 18+) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5p Cost: $3 Instructor: Dezaraye Campbell Become the music in this 45-minute full body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements. Participants will use pstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for

exercising. Pound transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Cardio Drumming (Ages 18+) Wednesdays, 5p Cost: Free Instructor: Dezaraye Campbell A 45-minute fully body cardio workout open to all ages. Participants engage in high energy routines using drumsticks to hit on a exercise ball which sits on top of a 18 gallon bucket with rope handles. Participants must bring bucket and exercise ball to class. Drumsticks will be provided.

FUNdamentals of Yoga (Ages 18+) Wednesdays, 6p Cost: $5 Instructor: Carrie Maggard Learn proper alignment, poses, breathing and more all while having FUN! This is a safe environment to empower, educate and inspire you to live healthier and happier lives. Designed with beginners and older adults in mind but all are welcome to enjoy this restorative practice.

High Performance (Ages 18+) Fridays, 8:30-9:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls This circuit style class is a high volume (reps), low resistance (weight) workout with short rest intervals and is geared primarily at improving muscle tone and definition, while improving cardiovascular fitness.

Keep It Moving A supervised exercise program for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy or been told by your physician that you need to exercise but don’t know how. This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. This program requires a referral from a medical professional. This is an ideal program for the individual who is facing total joint replacement both before surgery and after finishing post-surgical physical therapy. Please contact Deb Fogle at 434-6231 for more information.

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Brain-a-Cise (Ages 50+) Thursdays 3:30p Cost: Free Your brain needs exercise just as much as your body. Join us as we form a trivia team to compete in this year’s Senior Brain Games!

Plogging Fitness Challenge (All Ages) April 15- June 7 Cost: $8 Plogging is a mash-up term of jogging and the Swedish “plocka upp,” meaning pick up. In this case, litter. Challenge participants will work together for eight weeks to beautify Johnson City. The challenge is simple: walk or run and pick up litter. Each week you’ll post a picture of your activity to our Facebook to show how much fun you’re having. There is no distance or time goal for this program. We want to challenge you to get out, get moving, and start plogging! Each week we will have a group plog at one of our city parks. Group plogs are not mandatory, but a fun addition to your plogging regime. Challenge participants will receive a box of nitrile gloves upon registration, and a t-shirt at the end of the challenge. Participants who upload pictures each week will be awarded specialty mugs!

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Senior Lifestyles

April 2019

If your address changes, please call us and let us know!

Johnson City Senior Center at Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street • Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 (423) 434-6237 Hours of Operation: Memorial Park Community Center/Johnson City Senior Center: Monday-Friday 7am-9p, Saturday 9am-5pm