Senior Lifestyles Newsletter - February 2021

Senior Lifestyles VOLUME LXXXII NO. 82

FEBRUARY 2021

Gear Up for 2021 Scavenger Hunt…The Hunt Continues

Center News

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February 2021

JCSC Center News Happy New Year!

While 2020 is finally behind us, we are still facing many challenges due this pandemic. Even though that is the case and the center remains closed, let’s start out the new year on a positive note. We are closer to spring than we were two months ago. We all have different challenges but we all have much to be thankful. At the end of each day find something positive in your day and write it down.

We are continuing with our Gear Up 2021 Mind, Body and Spirit activity found within the pages of this newsletter. As we try to stay in touch, we are trying to keep your body moving, your mind active and your spirit up. We can choose to make 2021 a fantastic year.

Deb Fogle, Senior Services Manager

Congregate Meal Drive-Thru Service:

The Johnson City Senior Center is currently closed. Congregate meals continue to be served as a drive thru service only. The food shall be served cold. Your meal will have reheating instructions on the packaging.

Reordering process and pick up procedures will remain the same.

If you ordered a meal, the pick-up times are from 11:30a-12:00p each day Monday through Friday.

Please contact us if you are unable to pick up your reserved meal (423-434-6226 or 423-434-5723)

FTHRA Nutrition Program Monday Stuffed Pepper Casserole Carrots Peaches 8 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Brussel Sprouts

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Dinner Roll

Applesauce Dinner Roll

CLOSED PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY

22 Country Style Steak Mashed Potatoes Green Beans

Dinner Roll

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Dinner Roll Pizza Casserole Italian Mix Vegetables

Menu for February Wednesday

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Pineapple Texas Toast

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Breaded Chicken Tenders Macaroni & Cheese

Peas & Carrots Dinner Roll

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Spaghetti w/ Pears meatsauce Texas Toast Italian Mix Vegtables

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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Green Beans Pears

Dinner Roll

Chili w/ beans & cheese Whole Potatoes Broccoli Cornbread Hamburger Bun Potato Wedges Baked Beans Breaded Fish w/ tartar Cornbread sauce Great Northern Beans Okra & Tomatoes

Thursday

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Polish Sausage w/ cabbage Oven Browned

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Roast Pork w/ stuffing Sweet Potatoes Green Peas Dinner Roll Soup Beans w/ onions Cornbread Oven Browned Potatoes Mix Greens

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Chili Dog w/ mustard & onion Potato Wedges Baked Beans

Potatoes Apple Crisp Cornbread

Bun

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Meatball Sub w/ cheese Bun Potato Wedges Corn

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Scrambled Egg Patty Sausage Grits

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Kilbasa Casserole Carrots Pineapple

Dinner Roll

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Oven Fried Chicken Macaroni & Cheese Lima Beans

Dinner Roll

Biscuit w/ gravy

One 2% milk is included with each meal. All servings are 1/2 cup. All entrees are 3 oz. servings or one portion. **Menu may change due to weather and availability.

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

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February 2021

Dr. Holly Dockery DNP AGPCNP-BC

(423) 434-6237

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Gear Up For 2021

Board Certiied in Geriatric Care Clues to Wellness in Body, Mind & Spirit As we continue into the journey of 2021, please stretch yourself and complete even more challenges than you did in January. The challenges are defined in the grid on page 4. Any answers need to be recorded on page 15.

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February 2021

Gear Up For 2021

Complete two challenges from each category and place your answers on page 15. Take a photo of the answer sheet or type your answers and send them to dfogle@johnsoncitytn.org by Monday February 22nd. A drawing will be held for all correct entries. Three prizes will be awarded.

Clues to Wellness in Body, Mind & Spirit

Have fun and Gear Up for 2021!

Read the heart health article on page 5 and answer the questions on page 15

Cognitive super agers defy typical age-related decline in brainpower

Travel:

Read the informative article dealing with mind health on page 7

Complete the Valentine's Around the World Challenge on page 6

Brain Games page 7– Complete and record your answers on page 15

Complete the exercise routine on page 5 and/or Try some of the links listed on page 5

Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies per day for 5 days of week.

Record if you completed this challenge on page 15

SPIRIT Guess Where We Are…

Things we love from past travels with JCSC Seniors on the Go – can you guess where we were?

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Lighthouses, Lobster Conch, Mallory Square River Walk, Blue Bonnets Carriage Ride, Fudge Beignets, Jazz Potato chips, Ferry Freedom Trail, JFK Library Glaciers, Salmon

Special Events.pdf - updated 02-01-2021

Reminiscing with your sweetheart (questions for just the two of you)

Easy Valentine’s Day Jar Candle on page 9

Bake a Treat and Give it Away: Enjoy making chocolate covered pretzels to both eat and Enjoy some Valentine shareSENIOR - on pageSERVICES 10.

Jokes on page 10JOHNSON CITY Record it on 510 page 15,Street if Bert Johnson City, TN 37601 you completed the (423) 434-6237 challenge.

Seek & Find Challenge: Locate the items listed Special Events.pdf - updated 02-01-2021 Taking a Time Out on page 10 and record – Take 5 on page 15 the page you Try this activity found on found them on. page 10

Reminiscing with your sweetheart – a couples Valentine scavenger hunt at home…

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Where is your marriage certificate?

Do you have an old love letter to or from your sweetheart?

Do you have a dish from your first set of china?

What was the first piece of furniture you purchased for your current home?

Is there a tree in your yard that you planted?

What is your favorite gift to receive on Valentine’s Day: chocolate, flowers, or a special meal?

Where was the best vacation you ever had as a couple?

Answers:

Women Get Worse Care for Heart Attack

MIND

1. Maine. 2. Key West. 3. San Antonio. 4. Mackinac Island. 5. New Orleans. 6. Cape Cod. 7. Boston.

8. Alaska.

BODY

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February 2021

Heart Health

WebMD reported a study, Women Get Worse Care for Heart Attack from the September 29, 2020 issue of HealthDay News. The study was published in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure. The key points of the study were: • Young women who suffer a condition called cardiogenic shock after a heart attack are 11% more likely to die from it than men.

• Women aged 18-55 are less likely to receive the tests and aggressive treatment than men.

• Lead researcher, Dr. Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula, a clinical fellow in interventional cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta stated: “Very difficult to understand exactly what is causing this but a lot is related to unconscious or conscious bias when it comes to women and acute cardiac conditions.”

• Women don’t always have the same symptoms as men and heart attacks are missed in women.

• Women are also more likely to dismiss their symptoms and wait longer before going to the hospital.

• Women have to be their own advocates and take their bodies’ signals very seriously.

• This study included data on more than 90,600 U.S, men and women who had heart attacks complicated by cardiogenic shock.

You can find this article and more health information at www.WebMD. com.

Men

Know the symptoms of a Heart Attack Women

Pain, pressure or discomfort in chest Nausea or vomiting Jaw, neck of back pain Shortness of breath

Nausea or vomiting Jaw, neck or back pain Chest pain but not always Pain or pressure in lower chest or Upper abdomen Shortness of breath Fainting Indigestion Extreme fatigue

Record your answers on page 15 to the following questions:

1. Name at least two different symptoms of heart attack for women listed in the Heart Health information. ______________________ ________________________ 2. From the study, Women Get Worse Care for Heart Attack, answer the following questions: a. What condition do younger women have a greater chance of dying from than men? _____________________________ b. What is a possible related cause to differences in treatment for women having a heart attack? __________________________ c. Why do women wait longer before seeking treatment? _________________________ d. D. Women must be there own _________________.

Workout! Exercise Routine Put some music on and do at your own pace. If you have balance issues put a chair beside you just in case.

Warmup – 5 minutes • Start walking in place • Alternating heels to front – 8 repetitions (both sides count as one) • Back to walking in place • Single side steps and back – 8 repetitions • Back to walking in place • Big arm circles forward – 8 repetitions • Big arm circles backward – 8 repetitions • Stretch right arm straight across body left hand on elbow and stretch and hold • Stretch left arm straight across body right hand on elbow and stretch and hold • Repeat again both sides • Right heel out, toe up and hinge at hips to stretch hamstring hold • Left heel out, toe up and hinge at hips to stretch hamstring hold • Repeat both sides again Cardio • March in place – 8 counts • March forward – 8 counts • March backward 8 counts • Double side step, Up on toes 2 counts and then back, up on two toes • Repeat the series 4 times (March in place, march forward, march backward and double side step) • Step wide with left foot, step wide with right foot, left back, right foot back – repeat 8 repetitions • Hamstring Curls – 8 repetitions Strength – Grab a weight, a water bottle or a can of vegetables out of your cupboard • Shoulder Flexion – Arm straight bring up to shoulder height in front – Alternate and repeat total of 10 repetitions • Shoulder Abduction – Arm straight bring arm out to the side shoulder height – Alternate and repeat 10 repetitions • Shoulder Extension – Arm straight bring arm straight back – Alternate and repeat 10 repetitions • Biceps Curl – both arms together – 10 repetitions • Triceps Extensions – Bend arms elbows at the hips extend arms straight back – 10 repetitions • Repeat all the above exercises for another set of 10 repetitions Cardio • Reach and touch – Reach up with left hand and touch left front to side – alternate sides for 8 repetitions • Heels to the front with a biceps curl – 8 repetitions • Knee lift with left knee bring right arm up at same time – Alternate sides for 8 repetitions • Double side step pushing arms over-

Page 5 head and back for 8 repetitions • Hamstring Curls pull arms back for 8 repetitions • Repeat the total series one more time Stretch and Cool Down • Raise both arms overhead and stretch and hold and release • Raise right arm up and reach over your head to the side to stretch out the right side of your body, hold and release • Raise Right arm overhead and bend the elbow so your hand is touching your back, push gently up on your elbow and hold then release • Take right arm straight across the front of your body chest height, place left hand on elbow and hold then release • Raise left arm up and reach over your head to the side to stretch out the left side of your body, hold and release • Raise Left arm overhead and bend the elbow so your hand is touching your back, push gently up on your elbow and hold then release • Take left arm straight across the front of your body chest height, place right hand on elbow and hold then release • Standing, left heel to front, toe up then hinge at the hips and stretch the hamstring hold and then release • Keeping left foot forward, bring toe down, bend the left knee with right leg straight and feel the stretch in the right lower calf and hold then release • Standing, right heel to front, toe up then hinge at the hips and stretch the hamstring hold and then release • Keeping right foot forward, bring toe down, bend the right knee with left leg straight and feel the stretch in the left lower calf and hold then release • Inhale raising arms overhead and hold, then slowly bring arms down while exhaling. Repeat a second time Great job!

Nutrition Challenge Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies per day for 5 days of week. Let us know how you did. Record your answers on page 15.

Great Online Workouts

Below are some workout videos for you try out! Enjoy getting fit in 2021!

Strength Training for Older Adults Go4Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JejTelL05Qw Go4Life Fitness Class 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9v9JoYK3pA Senior Fitness by Tona

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEk8bZbeZao

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Valentine Scavenger Hunt around the World – can you guess the country? Record your answers on page 15

1. Valentine’s Day is a relatively new holiday in this country (celebrated since the early 1990s), the country has embraced February 14th with its own twist. Rather than roses, friends and sweethearts exchange pressed white flowers called snowdrops. On February 14th, men also give women gaekkebrev, a “joking letter” consisting of a funny poem or rhyme written on intricately cut paper and signed only with anonymous dots. If a woman who receives the gaekkebrev can correctly guess the sender, she earns herself an Easter egg later that year.

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COMING SOON

2. It’s been said that the first Valentine’s Day card originated in this country, when Charles, Duke of Orleans, sent love letters to his wife while imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1415.

3. Valentine’s Day is a popular holiday for young couples in this country; variations of the holiday are celebrated monthly from February through April. The gift-giving starts on February 14th when women treat their men with chocolates, candies and flowers. Then on March 14th, a holiday known as White Day, men shower their sweethearts with chocolates, flowers, and a gift. For those who don’t have much to celebrate on either Valentine’s Day or White Day, there is a third holiday: Black Day. On April 14th, it’s customary for singles to mourn their solitary status by eating dark bowls of jajangmyeon, or black bean-paste noodles.

4. You won’t find the people of this country celebrating Saint Valentine -- instead, they celebrate Saint Dwynwen, the country’s patron saint of lovers, on January 25th.

5. On the eve on Valentine’s Day, women in this country used to place five bay leaves on their pillows -- one at each corner and one in the center -- to bring dreams of their future husbands. In the county of Norfolk, Jack Valentine acts as a Santa of sorts for Valentine’s Day. Children anxiously wait to hear Jack Valentine knock at their doors, and although they don’t catch a glimpse of Old Father Valentine, children enjoy the candies and small gifts left on their porches.

6. With a large national celebration held sometime in February or March each year, residents of this country skip the February 14th celebration and instead celebrate Dia dos Namorados, or “Lovers’ Day,” on June 12th.

In addition to the usual exchanges of chocolates, flowers and cards, music festivals and performances are held throughout the country. Gift giving isn’t limited to couples; people celebrate this day of love by exchanging gifts and sharing dinner with friends and relatives, too. The following day is Saint Anthony’s Day, which honors the patron saint of marriage. On this day, single women perform rituals called simpatias in hopes that St. Anthony will bring them a husband.

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Cognitive super agers defy typical age-related decline in brainpower

Studies show that some people remain cognitively sharp into their 80s, 90s and beyond so even though it’s normal for brainpower to decline as we age, it is not inevitable. National Institute on Aging supported researchers are exploring the cognitive super agers and the factors that set them apart.

You may find this article and others at the following website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/topics/cognitive-health

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Brain Games Baseline Memory Game Below is a list of unrelated words. Set a timer for one minute to study the words. Then spend ten minutes doing something else. Then write down as many of the words you can remember. Now don’t cheat.

Horse Clown Tree Doctor Key points found in this article: Pipe Guitar • “Atrophy of the brain is strongest correlate of age,” Claudia Kawas M.D. Orange Chair of the University of California (UC), Irvine.

•Brain shrinkage mostly affects the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus Left Brain: Changing Words and cerebral cortex – important for complex thought processes.

•Declining levels of neurotransmitters, changing hormones, deterioratBegin with the word WALL and change a letter at a time until you get the ing blood vessels and impaired circulation of blood glucose and these word FIRM. Each change must be a proper word. changes can affect thinking.

•Brains of cognitive super agers defy wear and tear better than average WALL brain.

•Three studies by researchers at Northeastern University saw the follow- _ _ _ _ ing for cognitive super agers: ____

o Brain region important for integration of information related to

memory, attention, cognitive control and motivation was thicker ____

in super agers than same age peers and showed no atrophy

compared with same brain region as middle agers. ____

o Separate study showed a higher density of particular type of

neurons linked to social intelligence and awareness in super Right brain: Counting squares

agers’ brains compared to younger adults.

Count up the number of squares in the figure on the left. Hint: Be sure to

o A third study using MRI to measure brain volume showed super count the squares within the squares.

agers’ brains shrank at a significantly slower level.

•Researchers are looking into why some people retain strong brains into old age.

•Several theories are being explored:oDo super agers’ start with larger, stronger brains?

o Do their brains change to compensate for aging’s damaging

effects?

o Do their brains have a stronger defense on the assaults of

aging?

o Can a person’s environment be a factor?oAre their genetic

factors involved?

o Are social factors involved?

•More research is needed and this may lead to strategies that can help everyone maintain thinking and memory skills.

Letter Scramble – uses both right and left Try to come up with as many words as you can (two or more letters) from the following: OGEUNRY Extra credit: a seven letter word from this scramble

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Easy Valentine’s Day Jar Candle Holder

Directions:

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Step 1: Use a small piece of tape to secure the doily to the front of the vase.

Mind

Step 2: Wrap the twine around the jar several times, ending by tying a bow in front of the doily.

Supplies: • Fat Glass Vase or Decorative Jar • White Heart Doily • Clear Tape (2 sided works great!)

• Pink or Red Bakers Twine • Approximately 1/2 pound of dried Lima Beans (or whatever type you have on hand) • Glass Votive Candle

Step 3: Add lima beans to fill the bottom 2 inches of the vase.

Step 4: Add the votive candle on top of the lima beans, pressing down to nest it in the beans a bit.

Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive. As I get older, I have also realized that subtle decorations in a room are much more appealing than the over the top, overly elaborate trimmings that I once felt necessary. So gather you some lima beans, a doily, baker’s twine and five minutes of your time and create an attractive pretty candle holder!

Here’s how to make it:

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Mind Seek & Find Challenge These items are hidden throughout the newsletter.

Can you find them all?

A. Heart B. Cupid C. Rose D. Cupid’s Bow & Arrow E. Diamond Ring F. Candy Conversation Hearts G. Teddy Bear H. Valentine’s Day Card I. Kissy Lips J. The word “LOVE”

Valentine’s Day Jokes & Riddles 1. What did the flame say to his buddies after he fell in love?

2. Why do skunks love Valentine’s Day? 3. What do you call a very small valentine?

4. What did the girl cat say to the boy cat on Valentine’s Day? 5. What Valentine’s Day candy is best to give a girl?

6. If 66 = 2, 99 = 2, 888 = 6, 00 = 2, 7777 = 0, 667= 2, 276 = 1, 833 = 2, then what does 2876 equal?

7. My high-school English teacher was well known for being a fair, but hard, grader. One day I received a B minus on a theme paper. In hopes of bettering my grade and in the spirit of the valentine season, I sent her an extravagant heart-shaped box of chocolates with the pre-printed inscription: “BE MINE.” The following day, I received in return a valentine from the teacher. It read: “Thank you, but it’s still BE MINE-US.” 8. I met my husband while I was working in a science library. He came in every week to read the latest journals and eventually decided to take out the librarian instead of the books. After a year and a half of dating, he showed up at the library and started rummaging through my desk. I asked what he was looking for, but he didn’t answer. Finally he unearthed one of the rubber stamps I used to identify reference books. “Since I couldn’t find the right engagement ring,” he said, “this will have to do,” and he firmly stamped my hand. Across my knuckles, in capital letters, it read “NOT FOR CIRCULATION.

Answers to Jokes listed above 1. “I found the perfect match!”

2. Because they’re scent-imental creatures 3. A valen-tiny 4. You’re purrr-fect for me 5. Her-She Kisses 6. Three. Each circle within a number is equivalent to one. For example, the numbers 9 and 6 are equivalent to 1 because they have one circle in them, the number 8 is equal to 2 because of its 2 loops

Bake a Treat & Give it Away

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Spirit

Chocolate dipped pretzels for Valentine’s Day Ingredients: • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate • 1 to 1 /2 tbsp shortening • 5 dozen pretzel rods or large pretzel twists • Assorted sprinkles, small candies or chopped nuts (optional) • 8oz white chocolate chip (optional) Directions: 1. Prepare a couple of baking sheets by lining them with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or wax paper.

2. Combine the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate and the shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave until the chocolate is melted, stirring after every 30 seconds (for 16 oz of chocolate, it takes about 1 minute and a half in total). When chocolate gets overheated it thickens and becomes unworkable, so watch your chocolate carefully! Take it out of the microwave when there are still unmelted chips remaining, and stir until the final chips melt. Alternatively, you can put the bowl with chocolate chips on top of a simmering pot of water and stir the chocolate until it meltsthis way your chances of seizing the chocolate are not as high as if using the microwave (at least from personal experience), you just have to be careful not to get burned by the steam of the simmering water. Make sure the burner is set on LOW- you want a low simmer, not a boil.

3. If dipping pretzel rods, hold a rod by one end and dip in the chocolate, leaving an inch or two uncovered. Tap off the excess chocolate until the pretzel looks nice and smooth. If you are dipping pretzel twists, drop the whole pretzel in the chocolate and submerge it slightly. Use a fork to pull the pretzel out of the chocolate. Shake the chocolate-dipped pretzels several times to remove excess chocolate, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. If you are using sprinkles or small candies, sprinkle them on when the chocolate is still wet. Repeat with remaining chocolate and pretzels.

4. Place the pretzels in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate (or just leave out for a couple of hours or overnight).

5. If desired, melt the white chocolate and drizzle it over the pretzels for a decorative look, or do the reverse, for fun). Leave to set.

You can purchase pretzel bags in the baking section of most stores. You could also wrap them in Saran wrap and tie off both ends. These are great for sharing.

Taking a Time Out – Take 5 1. Breathe – take several deep breaths- it slows your heart rate and releases calming endorphins.

2. Make one simple change to your daily routine – change in routine will break up your monotony.

3. Daily meditation – Schedule 15 minutes for self-reflection – quiet your thoughts and focus on your breathing.

4. Journal your thoughts – keep a daily journal – put your thoughts on paper and see what a difference it can make.

5. Laugh more – improves your mood while lowering stress hormones called cortisol.

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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE

February 2021

Volunteers working through AARP-VITA will prepare your Federal and Tennessee taxes for free beginning Monday, February 1, 2021. Acceptance of tax documents will be by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each Monday and Thursday until April 8. Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, taxpayers documents will be scanned by an AARP-VITA volunteer, then the taxes will be prepared off site by other volunteers. The taxpayer will receive a second appointment to return and receive their completed tax return. If the return is for a married couple, both spouses must be present for both appointments.

Freedom Hall Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) M-F 7-8:30a or 11:30a-2p Cost: $2 per session Must Reserve a spot by calling 423-461-4872 One person per lane for a 45 minute time slot.

No locker rooms or showers will be available so you need to come with swim suit on.

Can use the restroom but only one person at a time and a staff member will clean after each use.

All volunteers are trained using IRS and AARP-VITA standards and must pass an IRS test. They can prepare all Virtual Creative Card Making individual and joint tax returns, with a few exceptions for Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin certain complicated returns. There are no age or income Cost: $7 limitations for this free service. For appointments, please Running low on greeting cards? Participate in our 1st ever email jctax2020@gmail.com starting January 4, 2021.

virtual card making event. Drive through and pick up your packet of six card kits. This month we will be making an assortment of birthday, thinking of you & Valentine’s Day cards! All supplies will be in the kit with the exception of a basic adhesive. You could use a tape runner or a glue stick. Pictures will be provided of each card for assembly purposes. The cutting, embossing and stamping have been done for you. Don’t delay, kits are limited in number.

Please call 423-434-6237 or 423-434-6226 to reserve your set! Drive through time will be set at time of reservation and money will be collected at time of pick up.

Assembly questions can be answered by simply calling Chyrl @ 423-434-6226 Monday – Friday between 9:00 and 11:00 or between 1:00 and 3:00.

Upcycling Candles Video Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: Free Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products perceived to be of greater quality, such as artistic value or environmental value. Join Chyrl as she transforms a candle that just won’t burn right, or has too much excess wax into something useful. The video can be accessed on the Johnson City Seniors’ Centers Facebook page early February.

You must bring your Social Security card and the Social Security cards of all dependents on the return, photo identification for all individuals, and all tax documents such as W-2s, 1099-Rs, SSA-1099s, 1099-Bs, one broker statement (due to the need to scan documents, we are only accepting returns that have a single broker statement), 1099-INTs and 1099-DIVs, as well as your filed 2019 tax return. If you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace, you must also bring your form 1095-A, which you will receive from the federal government. Until you have received all needed forms, the volunteers will be unable to complete your returns.

All returns are e-filed, meaning refunds are generally issued with 10 days.

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Weather Alert

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Ready, Set, Serve…..Volunteer!

On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living

Inclement Weather Policy: When Johnson City Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Memorial Park Community Center will open at 10:00am with access to the following areas of the facility: fitness room, gymnasium, billiards and pool (lap swim/open swim/therapy only).

Scheduled events and instructor led programs will be canceled.

The center will close at 5:00pm.

When Johnson City Schools are on a delayed schedule due to inclement weather, Memorial Park Community Center will open at 10:00am and all events and programs will being at 10:00am.

Center will close at normal house, unless inclement weather occurs later in the day that forces closure.

When Johnson City Schools let out early due to inclement weather all programs and events scheduled for the remainder of the day will be canceled and the center will close at 5:00pm.

If inclement weather occurs on a weekend when schools are not in session, the Parks and Recreation Department director will determine when parks and centers would open. The director will make the decision by 6 a.m.

For recorded announcements about schedule changes call: (423) 434-5750.

February Holidays February 2: Groundhog Day Groundhog Day is celebrated in the U.S. each year on February 2.

On this day the groundhog awakens from a long winter’s nap, and goes outside of his den to see if he sees his shadow. According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow (a sunny morning), there will be six more weeks of winter. He then returns to his den and goes back to sleep. If however, he does not see his shadow (cloudy days), he plays around outside of his hole for a while. If he does not see his shadow, spring is just around the corner.

Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is the site of the annual Groundhog event. Punxsutawney Phil, the resident groundhog, has been making this annual winter prediction since 1887. The comedy film Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell debuted in 1993 and has become a classic.

February 4: Thank Your Mailman Day Mark your calendar and leave your mailman a thank-you treat today!

February 14: Valentine’s Day A long-time celebration of love, over $1billion of chocolate is purchased for Valentine’s Day.

Volunteer Hours

Please call Chyrl McLaughlin at 423-434-6226 or email at Volunteer Hours cmclaughlin@johnsoncitytn.org If you have been volunteering in any Please call McLaughlin at 423-434-6226 email atstill be capacity overChyrl the past six months.

Your volunteer or hours can entered into our tracking system. if you have volunteered in any capacit cmclaughlin@johnsoncitytn.org

past six months.

Your volunteer hours can still be entered into o system. 15 (third Monday in February): President’s Day February This is a day set aside to honor all of the US Presidents. The day falls between the birthdays of two great presidents, George Washington (February 22) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12).

Trivia time: How many presidents can you name (hint-there have been 45 presidencies including the current one, and 44 different individuals have served as president). Who was the only president elected to two nonconsecutive terms, serving as the 22nd and 24th president of the United States?

February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day Who doesn’t need a little extra kindness! Here are some suggestions to help you celebrate: • Give an unexpected compliment • Offer to return a stranger’s grocery cart to the store Volunteers.pdf - upd • Let someone go in front of you in line • Keep an extra umbrella in your car to give to someone stuck in the rain • Buy a small gift card to hand to someone on your way out of the coffee shop or market • Pass along a compliment to a service worker’s boss • Thank someone you appreciate • Be kind to yourself

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SPIRIT Challenges

BODY Challenges Women Get Worse Care for Heart Attack article

Workout!

Exercise Routine

Answers 1. ______________ and _______________ 2. a. ______________________ b. ______________________ c. ______________________ d. ______________________ Yes, I did it! ____

Thanks for providing the links. I completed at least one of them. ___________

Nutrition Challenge

I did it! I’m checking which days I accomplished the task.

Monday__________ Tuesday__________ Wednesday________ Thursday___________ Friday_____________ Saturday___________ Sunday____________

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Seek & Find

Brain Games

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Chocolate Covered Pretzels

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Yes, I read this article!

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Easy Valentine’s Day Jar Candle

Valentine Scavenger Hunt Around the World

Yes, I did it and I loved it! I’m going to do it again! ____

Links for additional exercise routines

MIND Challenges

Taking a Time Out – Take 5

*Letter Scramble: I came up with ______words

Yes I made it! _________ List what page you found the item on: A.______ E.______ I.______ B.______ F.______ J.______ C.______ G.______ D.______ H.______ *Baseline Memory Game – I remembered _____ words *Changing Words: WALL to _ _ _ _ to _ _ _ _ to _ _ _ _ to FIRM *Counting Squares: I see ______ squares *Letter Scramble: I came up with ______words

It all works together….Body……Mind…..Spirit Gear Up for 2021!

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