August senior lifestyles 2016 by City of Johnson City

Senior Lifestyles Volume XLIV No. 32

August 2016

MusicianFest is coming to the Senior Center! August 17, Noon Page 12

History of Medicinal Plants Page 4

Meet the Staff of the Johnson City Senior Center Page 12

Ramsey House Plantation/ Vintage Baseball Game Outing Page 5

Ask a Cardiologist Page 7

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News

JCSC Foundation News

The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation Board members thank you for your generous support! For fiscal year 2016-2017, the Foundation Board has committed to continuing the partnership to provide the services of the Community Health Activities Coordinator; to provide charter buses for four day trips for seniors to interesting attractions outside the Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation service area; and to continue support for the fellowship program to assist low-income seniors with program and activity fees at the Center. None of this would be possible without continuing financial support from the many participants of the Johnson City Senior Center and our community. The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation, Inc. is also looking for a few individuals who would like to serve on the Board. The Board is currently involved in two large projects: Christmas Box 2016 with a goal of providing assistance to 200 needy seniors in our community; and Deerslayer 2017, a major fundraising and community event expected to attract 500 or more participants. The Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt charitable organization made up of community volunteers who work together to enrich the lives of senior adults in our community.

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If you have a heart for seniors, a desire to serve, and the energy and enthusiasm to engage community leaders in fundraising efforts, the Board needs you! To apply online, click on the Boards and Committees link at www.johnsoncitytn.org.

Help Us Help You! It is our desire at the Johnson City Senior Center that we offer as many classes as possible to promote the well being, educational growth and enrichment of our participants. As you look through the Senior Lifestyles newsletter each month, you will no doubt find events that are of interest to you. This may be fitness classes, health related talks, art classes or even outings. Please pre-register for these events so that we can be prepared to accommodate all who wish to participate. When classes do not have participants registered for them, we are inclined to cancel the class and often have people show up to participate only to learn that the class has been cancelled. By registering in advance, you are letting us know that there is an interest in the event. If you have topics of interest, please share them with the staff.

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.

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Hip Hikers Pink Beds Thursday, August 11 8a Cost: Free Challenging level (Carpool) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reserve by: August 11

Meadowcreek Mountain Trail Thursday, August 18 8a Cost: $4 Challenging level Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reserve by: August 18

Sam’s Knob Thursday, August 25 8a Cost: Free Challenging level (Carpool) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reserve by: August 25

Hip-Hikers making their way through the forest in the clouds.

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Learning / Pool Schedule

Lifelong Learning Events That Changed History Video Lecture Series continues on August 3,10,17,24 Wednesdays at 1-2p • Cost: Free History is made and defined by landmark events and this course will cover many of the world’s most important historical moments. It’s an intriguing and engaging tour of thousands of years of human history, from the creation of the Code of Hammurabi (1750 B.C.) to the Battle of Lexington (April 19, 1775), to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream”speech (August 28, 1963), and beyond. Please Pre-register. Meet the Author with Willinda Watkins-Charumuka Wednesday, August 3 11:30a-12:30p Cost: Free Willinda Watkins-Charumuka is a new resident to Johnson City. She will be here to talk about her two books on prayer, “Resurrecting Prayer” and “Pressured into Prayer”. She is currently a student at Emmanuel Seminary School. She is a wife and mother who is interested in helping multi-generational families grow in the Lord together. Please Pre-register. Senior Employment Program Instructor: Holly Hudson Tuesday, August 9 9-10a • Cost: Free First Tennessee Human Resource Agency’s Senior Employment Program is a federally-funded training program which assists low-income, unemployed seniors gain viable job skills through paid training at various non-profit and government agencies. Ms. Holly Hudson will lead a program to give seniors information on: Are you eligible, What it is, How it works, and How you sign up. Please Pre-Register. Anger Management and Abusive Language Instructor: Dr. Chris Dula Thursday, August 11 1-2:30p Cost: Free Dr. Chris Dula, Professor of Psychology at E.T.S.U. and Licensed Clinical Psychologist will lead a program on Anger Management and Abusive Language. If you or someone you know would like to learn more about these very important topics, please come join us. Please Preregister. Travel Safety Instructor: Donna Ottinger Thursday, August 18 1-2p • Cost: Free

Ms. Donna Ottinger from AAA Travel in Johnson City will be here to give you the safety information you need for your next trip. Whether Domestic or Abroad , this informative course will provide you with the tips you need to travel safely. Please Pre-register. History of Medicinal Plants Tuesday, August 23 11a Instructor: Martha Garland Whaley Cost: Free Martha Garland Whaley from the History of Medicine Library at E.T.S.U. will lead a class about the history of medicinal plants and cover a few of the specific plants in our region that have been used as medicine. Don’t miss out on the very interesting and unique class. Please Pre-register. Johnson City German Club Thursdays, 9:30a-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. Conversational Spanish Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo Tuesdays, 3p • Cost: Free If you have some knowledge of Spanish, would like to learn more, or refresh your speaking skills, join our new instructor. Mr. Ceffalo was a language instructor at ETSU, Milligan and NE State. Please Pre-register. Power of Attorney for Healthcare (Individual Consultation) 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 434-6229 to set up an appointment.

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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 own thing, we have a time slot to fit your needs. Senior Lap Swim 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: $2 per session or $20 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. 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: Kim McLeod 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. Cardio Waves Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: Kim McLeod 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. 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. 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. 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.

Outings

August 2016

Travel Corner

Outings Ramsey House Plantation/ Vintage Baseball Games Saturday, August 6 leave MPCC at 8:30a, return approx. 6:00p • Cost: $11 Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Knoxville’s first builder, Thomas Hope, for Francis Alexander Ramsey. The home is constructed of Tennessee pink marble and blue limestone. It was known at that time as the finest home in Tennessee. The structure is significant for its original interior and exterior architectural features and its period decorative art collection. Today, the site consists of 101.5 acres; a historic house restored and furnished to the period of Francis A. Ramsey’s occupancy (1797-1820) and a Visitor Center located in a beautiful country setting. Source Ramsey House. A double header of Vintage Baseball begins at 12:00. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Lunch will be on your own at the games, no outside food, beverages or coolers permitted. Seating is limited, must Register by August 2nd. Lunch and a Movie at The Lexington Senior Living Wednesday, August 10 Leave MPCC at 11:45a, return approx. 3:30p Cost: Transportation Free, $7 for lunch Join us at The Lexington Senior Living for a relaxing afternoon with friends. Lunch, Popcorn, and Ice Cream $7 cash at The Lexington. We will be watching the incredible Olympic story “Miracle” just in time for the 2016 Olympics. Seats are limited, please Pre-register and reserve your seat by Thursday, August 4. Mama Mia at the Barter August 11th Bus will leave MPCC at 10:15, Return after the play. All tickets have been sold Bush’s Beans Visitor Center and Café in Dandridge, TN Tuesday, August 16 Leave MPCC at 9:00a, return approx. 3:30p • Cost: $5 View a timeline of Bush Brothers & Company showing how the company changed with the times and reached customers, as well as the local community, throughout the years. Take a walk through a giant replica can of BUSH’S® Baked Beans, showing the bean’s journey from beginning to end. See the BUSH’S® Theater, featuring a short film which includes a welcome from Jay and Duke, an overview of the Bush family history and a glimpse of the modern methods of processing and canning beans. Source: Bush’s Beans. Lunch will be on your own after the tour at the Bush’s Family Café, specializing in southern specialties. Please register by August 11th.

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Veteran’s Appreciation at Kiwanis Park Thursday, August 18 leave MPCC at 5:30p, return approx. 8:15p • Cost: Free Join us at KiwanisPark for Picnic and Ceremony to Honor our Veterans. Please Pre-register. Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Tour and University of Tennessee Gardens Tuesday, August 23 Leave MPCC at 8:30areturn approx. 5p • Cost: $ 10 The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame the facility opened in June 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women’s basketball. We will also visit the beautiful botanical gardens on the University of Tennessee campus for a self-guided tour. Lunch on your own afterwards at Market Square. Register and pay by August 18. Limited seats. Appalachian Fair Thursday, August 25 leave MPCC at 4p, return approx. 8p • Cost: $2 for transportation, $4 to pay at gate. Come join us on Senior Night at one of the best “county fairs” in the state of Tennessee. Register by August 23. Dixie Diner’s August Event Thursday, August 25th at 4:30 Dixie Diner’s will meet at Cheddar’s located at 3000 Franklin Terrace. Just off State of Franklin near Barnes and Nobles. Cheddar’s has a large menu with many choices. Please sign up by August 22nd for an evening of fun and friends.

Make your next trip as pain-free as possible! The stress and tension that often come with a trip can add to physical discomfort and worsen joint symptoms. But with a little research and proper planning you can reduce pain and anxiety and have a pleasant journey. 1. Ask an Expert - Before you hit the road, talk with an occupational therapist or a driver rehabilitation specialist who can give you tips for preparing your car or choosing a rental car. There are rental car companies with special programs. For example, Avis Rent-A-Car’s Access program offers cars with swivel seats, spinner knobs and other hand controls. Check out the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality for additional information and resources. 2. Book Smart - Try to avoid long lines and airport congestion by traveling mid week, which tends to be less busy. Book a seat with extra legroom or an aisle seat so it’s easier to stretch your legs. Reserve an ADA accessible hotel room near the elevator or on the first floor. Don’t forget to ask about exercise facilities, hot tubs or saunas, and a fridge in your room for medications. 3. Carry an Assistant - While a travel buddy is an obvious choice for shared driving and help with baggage and finding healthy food, assistive devices can be a great help, too. Examples include a folding cane or walker, travel chair, beaded seat cover, folding reacher or something as simple as an extra pillow for back support. 4. Be Med Ready - Keep all medications with you and not in checked bags, say experts. Pack medicines that require refrigeration, like some biologics, in a small cooler or in a Ziploc bag with an icepack. Buy a high-tech pillbox if

you need medication reminders. Check ahead to find the closest pharmacy to where you’re staying. You may even want to ask your doctor for an extra written prescription to take with you as a backup. Control the Temperature - Hot and cold therapies are great for pain and stiffness. Stock up on heat wraps and pads, portable ice packs and topical cream. Choose hotels with heated pools, hot tubs and saunas. Get VIP Treatment - Airlines are required to offer pre-boarding, wheelchair or motorized escorts through the airport to disabled passengers who ask. Call TSA Cares for security screening assistance that may prevent you from standing for extended periods. The TSA Cares toll-free help line (855/787-2227) provides information about screening policies and what to expect at security checkpoints. Once onboard, get help stowing your overhead bag from flight staff or a fellow passenger. Choose Meals Carefully - Most airport and rest stop food choices are highfat, high-calorie processed foods that promote inflammation. Carry healthy snacks, drink plenty of water and go easy on alcohol and caffeine that can aggravate inflammation. Need a break from just water? Try natural cherry juice that can help reduce inflammation – but avoid options with added sugar. Keep Moving - Sitting still for long periods can cause stiffness. Plan road trips with time for rest stops. Move around on a plane or train when it’s safe. Too unsafe or too achy to stand up? Try simple stretches while seated, or other exercises like isometrics, which involve flexing and holding muscles for five to six seconds.

Coming in September Wohlfahrt Theatre-The Motown Sound Wednesday, September 7 leave MPCC at 9:30a, return approx. 6p • Cost: $38 (gratuity not included) charter bus In the early 60’s, Detroit was on the move… This exceptional tribute features the music of The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, The Four Tops and more. Take a journey through time and relive what Berry Gordy coined “the sound of young America” that made a city come alive. Source: Wohlfahrt. Registration begins July 20th at 10am. No refunds, limited seats. Jonesborough Storytelling Guild Tuesday, September 6 leave MPCC 6:30p, return approx. 9:15p • Cost: $6 Join us for a trip to the International Storytelling Center for a night of entertaining tales from the minds of Jonesborough Storytellers guild. Seats are limited. Please Register by Sept 1

Cruise the Hawaiian Islands with the Johnson City Seniors’ Center April 26, 2017 May 06, 2017 Fly from Tri-Cities to Honolulu, HI, there we will enjoy three nights in Honolulu. We will see Pearl Harbor, The USS Missouri as well as the Punchbowl. Also, there will be a tour to the French Polynesian Cultural Center and a Luau as well. Please contact Julia at Oldham Travel for more details. Pricing starts at $2899.00 per person. Prices are subject to change until full payment is made. Space is limited. Call Julia with Oldham Travel at 423-282-1111 to reserve your spot!

Sports

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Planning to go rafting? What should I wear on the river?

Sports Summer Bowling League Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423213-5861 or Holiday Lanes @ 423282-6251 for more information.

Friday, 9:30a-Noon • Cost: Free Senior men’s and women’s doubles table tennis. Keep your brain and body active with table tennis. Yearly tournaments will be held.

Senior Basketball Mondays at 10a Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot arounds

Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8-11:30a • Cost: Free This activity is a modified form of tennis and we play doubles.

Senior Billiards Monday - Friday 7a to 8p • Cost: Free Senior men and women are both welcome to play on four new tables. All levels of experience are welcome. Come swim with the senior sharks at the community center. Yearly tournaments held. Doubles Table Tennis Monday, Wednesday,

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Badminton Wednesdays, 7p • Cost: Free Open to all ages!

This is not a fashion contest! Your gear will depend on the time of year, water temperature, and weather for your trip. Ask your outfitter for gear recommendations before your trip. As a rule of thumb, dress for the water temperature rather than the air temperature since you will be getting wet. Wetsuits can be rented with many outfitters, and are best when you know you’ll be constantly wet-some rivers have prolonged spaces between rapids, which can make a wetsuit unbearable in hotter temperatures. Wear an old pair of tennis shoes, running shoes, or even Converse high-tops are the best on the river. Sandals don’t offer as much protection and tend to come off easily in a swim. Sunglasses, especially prescription glasses, should have a croakie or other retainer that cinches tight. Consider a hat cord to tie your hat to your life jacket as well. In warmer weather, and late season warmer water, shorts and a T-shirt are good. Use sunscreen, but don’t put it on your forehead, or the back of your legs. It may run into your eyes, or cause you to be slipping all over the boat. Tip from Rafting America

Highly Decorated Senior

Senior Legend Golf Group Over the age of 50 and enjoy golf? Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tee times and location varies. Contact Gil & Bobbie Dietz @ 423-926-9824 for more information.

Barbara Taylor recently participated in the 2016 Senior Olympics. She competed in several track events. Awards received were:

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1500 meter Race Walk – Gold Medal 1 mile Power Walk – Gold Medal 5k Race Walk – Gold Medal 1500 meter Run – Bronze Medal 200 meter Run – 4th place 400 meter Run – 4th place

If you have ever owned a dog, you already know how much tenderness and delight they can bring to a family. Along with unconditional love, dogs can also reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Here at Dominion Senior Living, we are always looking forward to the next visit from our adorable therapy dogs. They consistently bring joy and laughter along with tricks (and treats) to our residents. We are so thankful for our canine friends and owners who dedicate time and aﬀection to our community.

With her results in these six events, She qualified for the National Senior Games to be held in Birmingham, Alabama in June 2017. We are proud of Barbara and her Accomplishments!

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August 2016

Healthy Living

Zika: The Basics of the Virus and How to Protect Against It

Olive Oil Devine Wednesday, August 10 11a-12p Instructor: Shirley Mueller owner of Olive Oil Devine • Cost: Free Come learn about the different varieties of olive oil. Sample the different varieties and taste flavored oils. Using olive oil promotes better health. Come learn, taste and experience olive oil for the first time or experience it in a new way. Call: 423-434-6237 to preregister by August 4

About Zika and How Zika Spreads

Ask a Cardiologist Thursday, August 11, 11a-12p Instructor: Cardiologist, Dr. Daniel Merrick • Cost: Free Heart disease is a common condition, come and ask the cardiologist your questions about heart disease. How does it start? What can you do to prevent heart disease? Are stents better than heart surgery? Why or when would you need a pacemaker? What is cardiomyopathy? Bring your questions and get answers. Call 423434-6237 to pre-register Eating Fresh Foods Wednesday, August 17, 11a-12p Instructor: Elizabeth Elizondo, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent with UT Extension Office • Cost: Free What are the benefits of eating fresh local foods? Where can you get the freshest food? We will talk about nutrition and places to get the freshest foods. Share some recipes. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat. Schizophrenia Talk Wednesday, August 24, 1p-2:30p Instructor: Jane Dresser, RN Cost: Free Schizophrenia is a complex illness; you, your family and friends may have needed to know about this illness. Participants will learn what schizophrenia is, causes, treatments and learn about resources available in the community. Call 423-434-6237 to reserve a seat.

Recipe for August Tomato Pie This recipe calls for fresh tomatoes, sweet onion, cheese and hot Italian sausage for a savory pie that`s anything but an ordinary dinner recipe. It would make a great take along for a church pot luck meal. Tomatoes are filled with antioxidants vitamin A and C and lycopene. Onions provide natural ingredients to fight heart disease and cancer. The cheese is a good way to get protein and calcium in your diet. If you want to make a lighter version of this recipe use turkey sausage, low fat cheese and low fat mayonnaise. Ingredients: 1(9 inch) Deep-dish pie shell 4 large tomatoes sliced 1 large sweet onion, sliced very thin ½ lb. hot Italian sausage, crumbled, fried, and drained 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup Swiss cheese ¼ cup Parmesan cheese ¼ cup Mayonnaise ¼ cup slivered fresh basil Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2. Slice tomatoes and pat both sides with paper towel to remove some of the juice 3. In alternating layers, fill pie shell with tomatoes, onions, sausage and basil, reserving some basil to garnish. 4. In small bowl mix the cheeses with the mayonnaise and spread over pie. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. 5. Remove foil and bake for 30 minutes more. 6. Garnish with fresh basil slivers. Can be served hot or cold.

Zika virus spreads to people primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry Zika are aggressive daytime biters, but they can also bite at night. A mosquito becomes infected when it bites a person already infected with Zika. That mosquito can then spread the virus by biting more people. Zika virus can also spread during sex with a man infected with Zika; from a pregnant woman to her fetus during pregnancy or around the time of birth; through blood transfusion (likely but not confirmed). Zika Symptoms Many people infected with Zika won’t have symptoms or will only have mild symptoms. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain, or red eyes. Other common symptoms include muscle pain and headache. Symptoms can last for several days to a week. People usually don’t get sick enough to go to the hospital, and they very rarely die of Zika. Once a person has been infected with Zika, they are likely to be protected from future infections.

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Treat your clothing and gear with permethrin or buy pretreated items.

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Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents. Always follow the product label instructions. When used as directed, these insect repellents are proven safe and effective even for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

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Sleep under a mosquito bed net if air conditioned or screened rooms are not available or if sleeping outdoors.

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Prevent sexual transmission of Zika by using condoms or not having sex.

What to do if you Have Zika There is no specific medicine to treat Zika. Treat the symptoms: •

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Excerpts from www.cdc.gov/zika Repellent

How to Prevent Zika There is no vaccine to prevent Zika. The best way to prevent diseases spread by mosquitoes is to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Here’s how: •

Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

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Take steps to control mosquitoes inside and outside

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August Special Events

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

1:00 Amateur Photography Club 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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THURSDAY

11:30 Meet the Author 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Events that Changed History 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

10:00 As the Page Turns

FRIDAY

8:30 Catch the Wave – Circuit and More 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One 7:00 Friday Night DanceLimited Edition SATURDAY 8:30Ramsey House/ Vintage Baseball Outing

12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Tee Shirt Quilting 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

9:00 Senior Employment Program 6:30 Grief Support

9:00 Bush’s Beans Outing

11:00 Olive Oil Divine 11:45 Lunch and a Movie 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 12:30 Acrylics Resume 1:00 Joy of Mixing Pastels & Oils 1:00 Events that Changed History 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

11:00 Eating Fresh Foods 12:00 Musician Fest Lunch 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Joy of Mixing Pastels & Oils 1:00 Events that Changed History 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

6:30 Next Step Photography

8:30 University of Tennessee Outing 9:00 Bingo 11:00 History of Medicinal Plants

8:00 Hike at Pink Beds 9:45 Mama Mia at the Barter 10:00 Writers Circle 11:00 Ask a Cardiologist 1:00 Jewelry Making Class 1:00 Anger Management and Abusive Language

8:00 Hike at Meadowcreek Mtn Trail 1:00 Jewelry Making Class 1:00 Travel Safety 5:30 Veteran’s Appreciation

12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Joy of Mixing Pastels & Oils 1:00 Schizophrenia Talk 1:00 Events that Changed History 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Joy of Mixing Pastels & Oils 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

8:00 Hike at Sam’ Knob 10:00 Writers Circle 4:00 Appalachian Fair Outing 4:30 Dixie Diners @ Cheddars (JC)

8:30 Catch the Wave – Circuit and More 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

7:00 Friday Night Dance – Jerry Pierce

8:30 Catch the Wave – Circuit and More 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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Of course you’ll want to keep your doctor when you enroll in a Medicare plan. Choose a Humana plan that offers a network of local doctors and hospitals in your community.

Humana knows that a familiar face is often the best medicine. At Humana, we know that keeping your doctor is important to you. Our network includes a wide range of local doctors and hospitals to choose from, so you can continue to receive the care you want from the doctors you know and trust. At Humana, we offer: • A variety of Medicare Advantage plan options • More benefits than Original Medicare • Coverage for hospital stays, doctor visits AND prescriptions

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Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in a Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Other providers are available in our network. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call Humana sales at 1-844-704-3203 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday. This information is available for free in other languages. Please contact a licensed Humana sales agent at 1-844-704-3203 (TTY: 711). Esta información está disponible gratuitamente en otros idiomas. Póngase en contacto con un agente de ventas certificado de Humana al 1-844-689-4784 (TTY: 711). Y0040_GHHJ5CQEN Accepted

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Ongoing Events

August 2016

Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Fit & Toned 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Open Computer Lab 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:00 Qigong 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 3:30 Line Dance w/ Martha 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers 6:00 Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 10:00 Heart Strings Instruments Jam Session 10:00 Open Computer Lab 11:45 SilverSneakers® Yoga 12:00 Rummy 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:30 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:00 Conversational Spanish 5:30 Scrabble Group 5:30 NuLine Dance by TJ 6:00 Mexican Train Dominoes

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 7:30 Fasting Blood Sugars 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Fit & Toned 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:00 Qigong 12:30 Acrylics Class Starting Back 8/10) 1:00 Coloring Club 1:00 Pinochle 5:15 Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:00 Senior Hatha Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance 7:00 Badminton

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 SilverSneakers® Yoga 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 9:30 German Conversation 1:00 Rook 1:00Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 4:00 Brain Games 6:00 Mahjong

7:00a to 8:00p 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 Mahjong 1:00 Open Craft Time SATURDAY 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 1:00 Line Dance by TJ, Intermediate Level

August 2016

Computers / Volunteers

Computers

Betty Hall – One-on-one 12p Cost: $15 • M-W-F Computer and mobile device help. Please bring laptop or Device. Please Pre-register and pre-pay. Betty Hall – One-on-one 2p Cost: $15 • M-W-F Computer and mobile device help. Please bring laptop or Device. Please Pre-register and pre-pay. Open Computer Lab Monday 9-11a Tuesday 10-11a

Please contact 434-6237 to schedule personal assistance/instruction on the computer. Please contact the desk 434-6229 if you are interested in teaching classes

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Volunteers

Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer! On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living

Monthly Volunteer Meeting Monday August 1, 10a Arts & Crafts Rooms

• Light refreshments will be served. • See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers • Guest Speaker: Kim Moore Washington County Neighborhood Service Center • We will also play Parrot Bingo!

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Dance & Special Events

Dance & Special Events Challenge Square Dance Mondays, 2p • Cost: $6 Join Don Williamson for this challenging square dance class. Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome Line Dance with Martha (Intermediate Beginner) Mondays, 3:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $ 6 or SilverSneakers® discount Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced) Monday 5:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Group performs in the community NuLine Dance by TJ Tuesdays, 5:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome! Musician Fest Concert and Lunch Wed, August 17, 12p • Cost: $2 Featuring Musician Steve James NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) has partnered with the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) and the Film Fund to provide grants for up to 500 live music performances at senior centers across the

United States. Join us to welcome Steve James (“The Music Doctor”) for a Jazz and Rhythm and Blues concert. Menu: baked potato bar, tossed salad and key lime tarts. Pre-registration with payment required; seating is limited. Register at MPCC during regular business hours. Ballroom Dance Wednesdays, 5:15p Cost: FREE Bring a partner or come alone. Men needed to join group. Advanced Square Dance Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30p Cost: $6 Don Williamson will be instructing this square dance class. Some experience recommended for this class. Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome. Ballroom Dance Practice Thursdays, 1p • Cost: Free Come and enjoy an afternoon of dancing. Line Dance by TJ, Intermediate Level Saturdays, 1-2:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

Friday Night Dance- Come dance the night away from 7:00-10:00p. 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. August 5 – Limited Edition

August 19 – Jerry Pierce

August 2016

Meet the Staff Jim Hastings

Senior Programming Please join us in welcoming Jim Hastings to the team at the Johnson City Senior Center. You may have seen him around the center for a while, but now he has settled down to take on a new challenge. Jim’s previous experience has been in athletics as a coach with various age groups, mostly working on the collegiate level. He retired after 45 years of coaching. Whereas he will continue to assist in the fitness operations of the center, he will also be scheduling some day outings and working with the various dance groups to ensure we are offering the classes that are of interest to you. You will see him at the Friday Night Dances as he heads that up also. On a more personal note, Jim has been married to his wife Judy for 35 years and has 4 children and 7 grandchildren. He was born in the same town as Loretta Lynn. She was a coal miner’s daughter and he was a coal miner’s son. He said the biggest difference is “that she could sing and I can’t”. Jim enjoys being around people and helping others. When Jim is not working, he enjoys outdoor activities such as duck hunting in Arkansas where he grew up.

August 2016

Arts

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Arts/Crafts/Performing Arts Amateur Photography Club 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: June-Natures Shadows, Tombstones and Churches, JulyPhotographer’s Choice, August-Words or Signs, Contrasts.

gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

Next Step Photography Club Cost: Free • Third Tuesday of 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.

Open Craft Time Cost: Free • Fridays 1-4p 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. Adult Coloring Group Cost: Free • Every Wednesday 1-2:30p Join the new trend in Adult Coloring! Bring your colored pencils, crayons, markers (or use ours) and relax and color in the company of friends and new friends. Coloring sheets will be provided or you can bring your own.

Heart Strings Cost: Free • 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. Doesn’t meet the 3rd Tuesday. Senior Chorale Cost: Free • Thursdays at 10a On break June, July & August

Needle and Fiber Arts Cost: Free • Tuesdays 1- 4p 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. Acrylics Class Cost: $10 • Wednesdays 12:30p Acrylics will be back from break on August 10th. Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class. Musical Voices Cost: Free • Mondays 1p Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing

Writer’s Circle Cost: Free • Second & Fourth Thursdays 10a Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy 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. Beginning Mountain Dulcimer Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $20 for four sessions Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones! Mountain Dulcimer will be on break for the summer, but will return in September. Classes in September will be on Tuesdays from 1-2:30p. Please bring an instrument that is ready to play.

Jewelry Making Class Instructor: Lisa Jackson Cost: $10 for the series Thursdays August 11 & 18 1- 3p In this class you will make a lovely bracelet using beads and ladder & herringbone stitch. Materials needed: size 8 beads (all one color), sharp scissors, 1G thread, clasp. Please purchase materials at Cindy’s Craft Shop, 2532 Eliz Hwy, 926-0050. Please pre-register and pay by Monday, August 8th. The Joy of Mixing Pastels and Oils in Painting Instructor: Ed Puhr Cost: $15 for the series Wednesday August 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 1-3p For beginners & intermediate student painters, the focus will be painting using pastels and oils. Students will explore the many wonderful ways how pastels and oils enhance a composition. The dynamics of sketching a portrait or landscape in charcoal then applying the pastels and oils will bring highlights within a painting not thought possible. Individual instruction will be given to encourage the student to dare the mastery of this process. Shading will be emphasized in the beginning instruction. Tools needed: soft & medium charcoal, a chamois, gum and kneaded erasers, pastel paper, newsprint paper, 16” x 20’’ canvas board or a 6” x 20” wooden thin board, a pack of hard and soft pastels, a packet of oil paints, brushes, turpentine, fixative and rags. Summer Photo Contest Save your summer photos for our Summer Photo Contest! These can feature summer vacation, summer fun and anything else that has to do with summer. Turn photos in to the front desk between September 1st and 9th. Voting will occur September 17th through the 28th. Prizes will be awarded!

Tee Shirt Quilting Instructor: Shelly Blakeley Cost: Free • Monday August 8 & 15 1-3p Shelly is back with more quilting! Get out all your tee shirts that are packed away and make a quilt with them! Bring in about 10-12 tee shirts, and about 5 yards woven lightweight iron on interfacing. Please also bring your sewing machine and a cutting board and cutter if you have it. Please pre-register. Dynel Savery enjoying a string quilting class

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Games

Games Hand and Foot Canasta Mondays 1p If you don’t know how to play, they can teach you! Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays 6p Bingo Tuesday, August 23 9a • Free Rummy Tuesdays 12-4p This group will be playing different varieties of Rummy, everyone is welcome. Scrabble Group Tuesdays 5:30p The scrabble group is always looking for new members! Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesdays 6p Join us every Tuesday afternoon at 6pm for an exciting fun-filled time with some marvelous BFFs.

August 2016

Grandparents Corner Pinochle Wednesdays 1p A trick-taking card game for four.

Looking for Something to do with your grandchildren?

Rook Thursdays 1p Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards. Brain-A-Cise Thursdays 4-5p Join us for an hour of stimulating activities to get those brain cells moving. Mahjong Thursdays 6p Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, strategy and chance.

Call 423-434-5757 if you are interested in volunteering for the Triathlon!

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge Fridays 12:30p If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven’t tried duplicating bridge, join the fun! Mahjong Fridays • 1p Mahjong is a Chinese game game of skill, strategy and chance.

MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER’S

DOLLIE AND ME Saturday, Sept. 10th from 10-11 in the Morning

510 BERT STREET

$5/Ticket—Ages 3-12 TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN PERSON AT MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER STARTING AUGUST 1. MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-9PM. SATURDAY 9AM-5PM.

August 2016

Fitness Focus

Fitness Focus Fit & Toned Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30a • Cost: $2 Instructor: Sue Pentz One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges. Love Handles Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30a • Cost: Free Instructor: Sue Pentz Thirty minute class focusing on the core muscles. Silver Sneakers® Classic Mondays and Wednesdays, 10a Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle Increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Silver Sneakers® Circuit Fridays, 10a • Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle 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 Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Low-impact Tai Chi modified for seniors. Easy on the joints, recommended by the Arthritis Foundation and CDC for arthritis relief and fall prevention, stretching, body alignment and slow, controlled, mindful movement. Improve your body and your mind. Qigong Mondays and Wednesdays, Noon Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants Instructor: Tonya Van Hook ‘Q’ means energy and ‘Gong” means work. Qigong is a system of ancient Chinese selfhealing exercises that combine proper body alignment and slow, controlled movement that is coordinated with breath and mental focus. This class is a moving meditation class including gentle movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body. Class also includes warmups, stretching, breath work and learning one of the most popular Qigong forms

for health and relaxation. It benefits all chronic conditions and you will leave feeling energized and relaxed. Silver Sneakers® Yoga 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. Senior Hatha Yoga Wednesdays, 6p • Cost: $5 Instructor: Darlene Hatley Beginner to Intermediate. Learn the most basic Yoga moves with Flow and Hold Yoga moves. Zumba Zeniors Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15a • Cost: $3 Instructor: LeAnna Lawson LeAnna is a licensed Zumba instructor who will provide a low impact Zumba class designed for beginners of all ages and active older adults. Come enjoy this fun way to increase your daily activity. Even if you have never done Zumba before, you will want to try out this class. Brain Games Thursdays, 4-5p • Cost: Free Come and help to prepare our team for the Brain Games competition that will be held on August 18th at Jonesborough Senior Center. Local senior centers will be competing against each other to continue to the regional competition. Catch the Wave – Circuit and More Fridays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 - 8:30a • Cost: $2 This class is designed for circuit, interval and cardiovascular activities using bands, hand-held weights and bodyweight. Improve your strength and cardiovascular functions. Exercises targeting the abdominal area (or love handles) will be included in this class. Class lasts for one hour. Fitness Alert Starting August 10th Deb Fogle will be on medical leave for 6-8 weeks. During her absence SilverSneakers® Classic will be taught by Jamie Aeillo, SilverSneakers® Circuit will be taught by Barbara Bogart, Catch the Wave – Circuit and More will be taught by Kelly Finney and Lauren Fowler, and Keep it Moving clients will be working with Jim Hastings.

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Fitness Tidbits! Reducing Sedentary Behaviors: Sit Less and Move More There is strong scientific evidence that says frequent moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise during the week plays a significant preventative role in cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and some cancers. A Complete Physical Activity Program A well-rounded physical activity program includes aerobic exercise and strength training exercise, but not necessarily in the same session. This blend helps maintain or improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness and overall health and function. Regular physical activity will provide more health benefits than sporadic, high intensity workouts, so choose exercises you are likely to enjoy and that you can incorporate into your schedule. ACSM’s physical activity recommendations for healthy adults, updated in 2011, recommend at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity (working hard enough to break a sweat, but still able to carry on a conversation) five days per week, or 20 minutes of more vigorous activity three days per week. Combinations of moderateand vigorous-intensity activity can be performed to meet this recommendation. Examples of typical aerobic exercises are: • Walking • Running • Stair climbing • Cycling • Rowing • Cross country skiing • Swimming In addition, strength training should be performed a minimum of two days each week, with 8-12 repetitions of 8-10 different exercises that target all major muscle groups. This type of training can be accomplished using body weight, resistance bands, free weights, medicine balls, or weight machines. Position statement by American College of Sports Medicine

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Groups and Meetings

August 2016

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: Senior Service Reception Desk: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Memorial Park Community Center: Monday-Friday 7am-9pm Saturday 9am-5pm

Groups and Meetings As the Page Turns (Book Club): Free-Books Provided First Thursday of month 10a If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people then come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to. Book Selections: August - Blame by Michelle Huneven September - The Blessings of Animals by Katrina Kittle Grief Support Gathering Cost: Free First Tuesday of the month, 6:30p Sponsored by Morris Baker Funeral Home. Writer’s Circle Cost: Free Second and Fourth Thursdays, 10a Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion within the group.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities Wednesdays at 10:00a For each month an area clergyman leads a four week Bible study. Thursdays at 8a Men’s Bible Study. Breakfast by donation Washington County S.A.L.T. Council First Thursday of each month 2p Location will rotate between Johnson City Senior Center and Jonesborough August - Jonesborough Senior Center September - Johnson City Senior Center October - Jonesborough Senior Center November - Johnson City Senior Center December - Jonesborough Senior Center