December newsletter 2016

Senior Lifestyles Volume XLVII No. 35

December 2016

Happy Holidays! from the Senior Center

Travel Sign-Up Day Page 5

The Twelve Days of Christmas

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Turtle Triathlon

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Dig Into History Page 4

News

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December 2016

JCSC Foundation News The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is completing the annual Christmas Box project – thank you for your generous support! Delivery date will be December 15. A complete list of donors will appear in the January Senior Lifestyles.

If you have an interest in serving seniors in our community, we encourage you to apply to become an active member of the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation Board. The Board meets monthly at Memorial Park Community Center. The members are currently hard at work planning the second annual Deerslayer Obstacle Course Race, which will also include a Deerslayer Jr. event for children. Mark your calendar for April 1 and plan to attend as either a participant, spectator or volunteer.

The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation was awarded a Senior Center Innovation Award at the annual Tennessee Federation for the Aging state conference in November. The award recognized the unique Deerslayer OCR 5K Race developed by the Board as a community fundraising event. The Board is busy planning the second Deerslayer race scheduled on April 1, 2017; new to this year’s event is Deerslayer Jr., a one-mile obstacle course race for ages 7-14. See photo on page 3.

Congregate Meals served 11:45-12:45 Monday-Friday beginning 10/03/2016

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.

December 2016

Hip Hikers

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Memorial Park Community Center – Senior Services Monday, January 9 through Monday, March 6, 2017 Registration Fee: $20/person Turtle Triathlon is designed for those who wish to complete a triathlon but are unable to do so in one day.

The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation was awarded a Senior Center Innovation Award at the annual Tennessee Federation for the Aging state conference in November.

Hip Hikers Hip Hikers will be taking a break until April 2017. A meeting concerning all things hiking will be held in March 2017. Have a safe and healthy winter.

Hip Hikers on the Big Cedar Creek trail.

The Goal – Complete each section (events do not have to be completed in order and participants may alternate between events as desired). Participants will be given a log book at time of registration to track their progress. A celebration event will take place on March 6 for everyone completing the triathlon. Each participant receiving a t-shirt and medal.

Fees for the fitness room and open lap swim will be waived for the 8-week period for all participants registered by January 9. Participants will be assigned a random number. Registrants must complete the weekly training log and submit the results to staff weekly in order to continue free use of the fitness room and pool. Results will be charted weekly.

Registration will be taken at the Senior Services desk.

For more information call 423-434-6237

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Learning / Computers / Volunteers

Lifelong Learning Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking Video Lecture Series Tuesdays, December 6, 13 and 20 1-2p Cost: Free There’s a strong sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from cooking your own meals; from taking ingredients and combining them to create eye-catching and mouth-watering dishes that can please you and your family and friends. The only problem: For many of us, cooking looks so complex and frustrating that it doesn’t seem worth our time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join us for this fun and educational video lecture series from The Great Courses. Please Pre-register.

Spanish Tutoring Mondays at 2:30p December 5 only Cost: Free If you need to sharpen you Spanish or you want to start learning, come join us.

Tips and Tools for helping seniors avoid Financial Exploitation Tuesday, December 6 2p Cost: Free Carrie Patterson from Regions Bank will be here to present information and answer questions about financial exploitation and scams specific to Senior Citizens. So if you or someone you know have any questions or want know what to look out for, come join us. Please Pre-register.

Dig into History Tuesday, December 13 11a Cost: Free Ms. April Nye from the Gray Fossil Site and Museum will come to the Senior Center to talk about the history, recent finds and the use of 3-D printing at the Fossil Site. Come join Ms. Nye for an informative and fun discussion about some animals that lived in our area you may not know about. Please Pre-register.

December 2016

Computers

The Film Club Third Wednesday of every month Wednesday, December 21 at 1-4p Cost: Free Join Rusty Sheridan, Professor of Mass Communications at E.T.S.U., 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 everybody is welcome. Please Pre-register. This month’s film will be the George Lucas classic “American Graffiti”

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. Available until December 16.

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.

Open Computer Lab Mondays, 9-11:30a Tuesdays, 10-11:30a

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.

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. Available until December 16.

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.

Volunteers Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer! On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living Monthly Volunteer Meeting, Monday December 5, 10a in the Arts & Crafts Rooms • Light refreshments will be served • See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers • Will we have a Christmas Party!

• There will be a box available to place donations of mittens, hats and scarves for the mitten tree for Girls, Inc. to be held on December 6th.

Outings

December 2016

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Outings Speedway in Lights Monday, December 5 Leave MPCC at 5:30, return between 8-9.

Cost: $4 Join us to see the festive and electric Speedway in Lights.

Speedway in Lights Powered by TVA is the largest holiday light show in the South. Speedway in Lights benefits programs and organizations supporting the needs of children in the Tri-Cities region by producing one of the largest holiday light shows in the country.

A route of approximately four miles and two millions lights provides entertainment for thousands and raises money for children charities.

Source:Speedway in lights Museum at Mountain Home Thursday, December 8 Leave MPCC at 9:15a, return approx. 11a Cost: $1 The Museum at Mountain Home is the result of years of interest in medical history by area healthcare professionals and the community.

Established in 1995 by the generous donation of the use of a historic building by the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), the Museum features artifacts collected through the years by VAMC staff and East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine Department of Learning Resources, History of Medicine Department Source: etsu. edu. Please Pre-register.

Dixie Diners Christmas Breakfast Saturday, December 17 9:00a Golden Corral Saturday December 17th Dixie Diners will be having a Christmas breakfast at the Golden Corral. We will meet there at 9:00 AM. The Golden Corral is located just off the State of Franklin at 3104 Browns Mill on the hill behind Mc Donald’s.

Please sign up my Wed Dec, 14th.

See you at the party.

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Sports

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December 2016

Sports Winter Bowling League Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423213-5861 or Holiday Lanes @ 423-2826251 for more information. We still have a few openings in our winter leagues. Join us for lots of fun, exercise and meet new friends! Must be 55 or older and love to have fun!

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

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

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

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.

Register Now and Save!

Johnson City Senior Center Foundation

DEERSLAYER Obstacle Course Race

April 1, 2017 Registration / Information www.jcdeerslayer.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/jcdeerslayer Twitter: jc_deerslayer Deerslayer OCR Deerslayer Jr. Instagram: jcdeerslayer # JCDeerslayer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jcparks00/parksrec Scramble Pickle ball Tournament Winners for 2016 (Left to right) 1st Place – Larry Sparks and Stanley Rainwater 2nd Place – Duard Walker and Jessie Turner

December 2016

Healthy Living Recipe Corner

Healthy Living Healthy Holiday Recipes at Food City Presenter: Dietician, Elizabeth Hall Cost: Free Thursday, December 1, the bus leaves Senior Center 5:45p-returns 7:30p On average, Americans gain approximately one to two pounds during the holiday season. While this isn’t dramatic, research shows it tends to stick and accumulate over the years. With everyone showcasing rich and decadent recipes this time of year, trying to maintain a healthy eating pattern can seem impossible. Do not distress!

Instead, join us for a Healthy Holiday cooking class. Dietitian; Elizabeth Hall will present a few strategies to avoid holiday weight gain while still enjoying friends, family and the holiday feast. Must sign-up

by November 29 by calling 423-434-6237 How are your hands working?

Presented by: Occupational Therapy Students from Milligan College Cost: Free • Friday, December 2, 11a-12p How are your hands working? Many seniors have medical conditions that affect their fine motor skills and have difficulty opening things, holding pens, cutlery, etc.

Sometimes opening a jar seems like mission impossible! This class will give you simple exercises to help your hands be strong and supple and will talk about adaptive devices you can use, too. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat Senior Blood Drive Presented by: Blood Assurance Cost: Free • Monday, December 5,10a-3p With December being the month of giving, what greater gift can you give than to donate blood! Blood Assurance will be here for a blood drive that supports local area hospitals. The blood mobile will be in the parking lot and the drive is open to the public. “Our citizens make such an impact on local hospital patients’ lives when they choose to host blood drives and donate blood to a life-saving cause,” said Mike Patterson, donor recruiter for Blood Assurance.

“We’re so grateful to our friends at the Johnson City Seniors Center for hosting this

Page 7 The recipe below is from The Healthy Living Magazine. This is a cookie recipe with a diabetic person in mind.

blood drive, and we cannot thank the donors enough for supporting Blood Assurance’s mission within our region.”

To be eligible to donate blood, you must weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Donors are asked to drink plenty of fluids - avoiding caffeine - and eat a meal that is rich in iron prior to donating. For more information on Blood Assurance, donating blood or hosting a blood drive, please visit www.bloodassurance.org. Call 423-434-6237 to reserve a time. Donation takes less than 30 minutes. You are giving someone the gift of life for Christmas!

What`s Cooking for Holiday Desserts?

Presenter: Elizabeth Renfro, from UT Extension Office Cost: Free Thursday December 8, 10:30-11:30a There are a lot of tasty desserts this time of year. Come learn about some healthy, flavorful dessert options for the holidays.

We will be sampling these recipes!

Call 423-434-6237 by Tuesday December 6 for a seat please.

Herbs for Arthritis Speaker: Nurse Practioner, Seth McLaughlin Cost: Free • Monday, December 12, 11a-12p Seth McLaughlin is returning by popular demand! He is a well know herbalist and Nurse Practioner in this area. Come learn what herbs can be used to treat arthritis.

There are herbal teas, oils and salves you can use to ease arthritis aches and pains.

Call 423-434-6237 for a seat Heart Health Bingo Instructor: Patty Altman, RN Cost: Free • Thursday, December 15, 11a-12p Today we will play BINGO for your heart health and prizes. Come join us for a light hearted, fun program. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat!

Gingerbread Cookies Makes: 20 servings (40 cookies, 2 inches in diameter) Serving size: 2 cookies Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper 4 Tbsp. Butter 2 Tbsp. nonhydrogenated buttery spread, such as Smart Balance 1/2 cup brown sugar blend (can be bought at grocery stores) 2 Cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground cloves 1 tsp. baking soda 2 Tbsp. molasses 1/4 -1/3 cup water, divided Decorating Sugar (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray or parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, buttery spread, and brown sugar blend. In another bowl, combine flours, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and baking soda. Add the dry mixture to butter mixture and stir until blended.

3. In a small bowl combine molasses with 2 Tbsp. water. Add molasses mixture to dough and mix well. Add additional water to form stiff but pliable dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1/2 hour.

4. Pinch tablespoon size sized portions of the dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet, 1 inch apart. If desired sprinkle with decorating sugar.

Nutrition Info per serving Calories 110 Fat 3.5g Saturated Fat 1.8g Trans Fat 0.1g Carbohydrate 18g Fiber 1g Sugars 3g Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 95mg Potassium 65mg Protein 2g Phosphorus 25mg Choices: Carbohydrate 1, Fat 0.5

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December Special Events

December 2016

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FRIDAY

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1 10:00 As the Page Turns 1:00 Paper Quilling 5:45 Healthy Holiday Recipes at Food City

10:00 Blood Drive 10:00 Volunteer Meeting 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Holiday “Blue Jean” stocking 1:00 Amateur Photo Club 2:00 Betty Hall One on One 5:30 Speedway in Lights Outing

11:00 Herbs for Arthritis 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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6 1:00 Everyday Gourmet –Video Lecture Series 2:00 Financial Exploitation

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13 11:00 Dig into History 1:00 Everyday Gourmet –Video Lecture Series

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9:00 Travel Sign-Up Day 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Christmas! Craft 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

1:00 Everyday Gourmet –Video Lecture Series

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MPCC will be closed in observance of Christmas

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8:30 Festive Fitness Friday 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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10:00 Writer’s Circle 1:00 Perspective Drawing

1:00 The Film Club

6:30 Next Step Photography Club

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9:15 Museum at Mountain Home Outing 10:30 What’s Cooking for Holiday Desserts?

10:00 Writer’s Circle 1:00 Perspective Drawing

11:00 Heart Healthy Bingo 1:00 Perspective Drawing 1:00 Paper Quilting

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

8:30 Festive Fitness Friday 11:00 How are Your Hands Working?

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

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December 2016

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Ongoing Events

December 2016

Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Fit and 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 and Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Open Art Studio 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 2:30 Spanish Tutoring (Dec 5 only) 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 10:00 Chess 11:45 Silver Sneakers® Yoga 12:00 Rummy 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:00 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 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 and Toned 9:30 Love Handles 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 12:30 Coloring Club 1:00 Adult Coloring 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 10:00 Senior Chorale 1:00 Rook 1:00Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes

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

December 2016

Grandparents Corner / Groups

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Grandparents Corner Parents Night Out Memorial Park Community Center December 9 6-9p Cost: $15 / child, $10 each additional child Ages 3-12 (child must be potty trained) Swimming, Games, Movie, Craft. Preregistration begins November 7. For more details call 423-434-5749

SWIMMING GAMES MOVIE

DECEMBER 9TH

Groups and Meetings

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 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

6:00-9:00PM

CRAFT

Santa’s Mailbox December 1-20 Monday-Friday 7a-9p, Saturday 9a-5p Mail your letters to Santa in a special mailbox in the lobby without any postage.

Make sure to include a return address so Santa can answer your letter.

Grief Support Gathering Cost: Free First Tuesday of month, 6:30p Sponsored by Morris Baker Funeral Home. Will not meet in December.

MUNITY CENTER M O C K R A P L IA R O MEM 510 BERT STREET

by donation As the Page Turns (Book Club): 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.

December: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett January: Room by Emma Donoghue February: Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson March: The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga Washington County S.A.L.T. Council December’s meeting will be at the Jonesborough Senior Center.

$15/Child, $10/ each additional child Pre-registration begins November 7th. For more details call 423-434-5749.

Ages: 3-12 ( Child must be potty trained)

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City Moving to a new residence can take some time to adjust, but here at Dominion we strive to transform the difficult transition into an opportunity to join our loving family and get involved within the community. Bill and Jo West were initially hesitant to leave their home, but after a while, the move seemed to be the best fit for them. Having been married for almost 50 years, they are nearly inseparable and have a love that is clearly visible to those around them. Since moving to Dominion Bill and Jo continue to contribute to charity organizations by getting involved in the Fall Festival with Girls and Boys Club and making crafts for the Niswonger Children’s Hospital. You can count on Bill to make a joke that will brighten your day, and Jo always adds her warm smile and a helping hand wherever it is needed. Bill and Jo bring their caring hearts and outgoing personalities to Dominion, and we could not be more thankful that they have found our community, a place to call home.

Honoring God Through Service to Seniors • Assisted Living & Memory Care • All-Inclusive Monthly Rates • Caring compassionate 24/7 nurses and caregivers • Complete array of in-house services and amenities

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Dance / Events

December 2016

Dance & Special Events Absolute Beginner Line Dance (Level 1) Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $30 (Silver Sneaker discount $20) Line Dance with Martha Thursdays, beginning (Intermediate Beginner) January 12 2017 5:30-7p Mondays, 3:30p If you have ever watched line Instructor: Martha Davenport dancing and said to yourself, “I Cost: $ 6 or SilverSneakers® wish I could do that”, now is your discount chance to do just that. Line dance classes for absolute beginners are Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced) being organized for the first of the Monday 5:30p year. The first series of classes Instructor: Martha Davenport Group performs in the community known as “Absolute Beginner Line Dance Class” will meet once a NuLine Dance by TJ week for 5 weeks. The Absolute Tuesdays, 5:30p • Cost: $5 beginner class is recommended Ages 18+ Welcome! for anyone who has never line danced before – The class starts Ballroom Dance with the very basic steps, learning Wednesdays, 5:15p the terminology and sequence Cost: FREE of steps. This class will teach Bring a partner or come alone. the participants how to count Men needed to join group. steps, do basic steps such as a grape-vine, scuff, toe-strut, and Advanced Square Dance putting those steps together to Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30p • Cost: $6 Instructor: Don Williamson make line dances. This class will Some experience recommended be followed by second series of for this class. classes, “Beginner Line Dance” and it will take the participants to Ballroom Dance Practice the next level of line dance steps.

Thursdays, 1p • Cost: Free Each 5-week series is $30.00, or Come and enjoy an afternoon of silver-sneaker discount of $20.00. dancing.

Pre-registration is required. Set a New Year’s resolution for 2017 Line Dance by TJ, to learn to line dance! If anyone Intermediate Level has any questions about the class, Saturdays, 1-2:30p • Cost: $5 contact Martha at drmd72@ Ages 18+ Welcome! hotmail.com.

Challenge Square Dance Mondays, 2p • Cost: $6 Join Don Williamson for this challenging square dance class.

Friday Night Dance- Come dance the night away from 7:0010:00p. 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.

December 2 – Jerry Pierce December 16 – Kids Our Age

December 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: September: Strong.

October: Inspired by Great Art. November: Photographer’s Choice. December: Traditions.

Next Step Photography Club 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.

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.

Senior Chorale Cost: Free • Thursdays at 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.

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 December 7 & 14 12:30 – 2:30p 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 1-3p Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

Writer’s Circle 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.

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 • Wednesdays 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.

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.

Paper Quilling ~ Snowflake Instructor: Patrice Wells $3 Thursday December 1 1-3p Join Patrice Wells for her next Paper Quilling Class! Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs. Come make a unique and special Holiday Ornament with this ancient and enjoyable craft! All supplies furnished. Please pre-register.

Paper Quilting Instructor: Patrice Wells Cost: $3 • Thursday December 15 1-3p Join Patrice and learn the art of paper quilting!

You will create a quilt pattern sampler with paper patterns and colors which will be suitable for framing. Materials needed: scrapbook type paper

in your choice of patterns and cutting tools if you have them, we will also furnish these items.

Perspective Drawing Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free • Thursday December 8, 15 & 22 1-3p During the Renaissance, artists discovered the secret of how to create realistic three dimensional drawings. In this class we will learn how to create this illusion in our drawing. Learn how the eye organizes space and how to create realistic drawings as the eye sees. All materials furnished.

Holiday “Blue Jean” stocking Instructor: Shelly Blakeley Cost: Free • Monday December 5 1-3p Make the Holiday special with this unique creation! Shelly will be guiding you in making a charming and completely different stocking to add something awesome to your Christmas. This is something that kids of all ages will love! We will be taking the back pocket area of a pair of blue jeans and ‘dressing it up’ for Christmas and turning it into a stocking. Materials needed: 1 or 2 pairs of jeans, scraps of fabric and trim, portable sewing machine if you have one (we have 3), pins, scissors. See an example in the glass display case in the hallway! Please pre-register.

Christmas!

Instructor: Debbie Cannon Cost; $3 • Wednesday December 7 1-3p Add a touch of creativity to your holiday with handmade ornaments and table décor! Debbie will be teaching hand stitched ornaments with fabric, buttons and miniature Christmas objects, as well as cone ‘trees’ to decorate a table or other space. The ‘trees’ will be fabric covered and embellished with Christmas fun! Materials will be furnished or you may bring yours in (fabric scraps of your choice, scissors, buttons and other embellishments, ribbon, small ornaments). See examples in the glass display case in the hallway.

Please pre-register.

Coming in January: Save your ‘Best Holiday & Winter Photos’ for the next photo contest! Entries are due January 20th through 30th. Voting will take place February 2nd through 13th. Prizes will be awarded! Please put your name, address and phone number on the back of each photo. Up to 5 entries per person - photo size - 4”x6” or 5”x7”.

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Games / Pool Schedule

Pool Schedule

Games Chess Club Tuesdays 10a-12p Come and join our new Chess Club, everyone is welcome.

Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesdays 6p Join us every Tuesday afternoon at 6pm for an exciting fun-filled time with some marvelous BFFs.

Hand and Foot Canasta Pinochle Mondays 1p If you don’t know how to play, they Wednesdays 1p A trick-taking card game for four. can teach you!

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays 6p 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!

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Rook Thursdays 1p Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards.

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.

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.

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Fitness Focus

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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 A thirty minute class which focuses 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 & Fall Prevention Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Concerned about falling, this is an excellent program to help prevent falls. 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 for Health 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 This class is for the beginner to intermediate participant. 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-a-Cise Will be taking the Month of December off and starting back in January 2017 • Cost: Free Your brain needs exercise just as much as your body. Come join this group for different brain stimulating activities.

Festive Fitness Fridays Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, and 23.

Cost: $2 • Instructor: Deb Fogle A fun cardiovascular and strength program to get you through the holidays.

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.

Fitness Tidbits!

Exercise over the holidays

Does your eating increase and the activity decrease over the holidays?

10 ways to squeeze in exercise: 1. Instead of searching for the parking spot closest to the door, park further away to get in a short walk.

2. If you are going to the mall, take a quick lap around the mall, window shop first and then purchase what you came for.

3. Take your children and/or grandchildren Christmas caroling around your neighborhood. Or you can chase the active toddlers around the house and feed off their holiday excitement.

4. While watching those Christmas shows on TV, get up and walk around inside your house during the commercial breaks.

5. Make an exercise appointment(s) on your calendar. Try to commit to 3 days per week for 20 minutes each.

6. Try working out 10 minutes for each $10 you spend on holiday shopping.

7. Take a walk in your neighborhood to look at the lights.

8. Look for active holiday events to participate in your area.

9. If you are travelling out of town, check to see if there is a gym available to work out.

10. Buy yourself an early Christmas present of a pedometer. Put it on and track the number of steps you are presently getting each day and try to strive for 10,000 steps a day or at least increase the number of steps each day.

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December 2016

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