Fun guide sept oct nov dec 2015

Johnson City Parks & Recreation 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 283-5815 office (423) 283-5829 fax Email: jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.org

Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org Online Registration: www.myjcparks.org

Welcome to the Parks and Recreation Fun Guide for September, October, November, and December 2015.

Our mission is to enhance community well being by providing responsive recreation opportunities, quality open space and preservation of natural habitats, and innovation in all aspects of our service operation.

In coordination with the city’s Planning Department, the Parks and Recreation Department developed a long-range plan for 2000-2020 to define and prioritize the recreation needs of our community. The Plan outlines a clear vision toward meeting the community’s needs and serves as a framework to plan for the future.

We want to provide quality programs to all participants. If you are not satisfied with any program you have participated in, let us know. Contact staff at any recreation center or the department’s administration office. We want to provide the community with diverse recreation programs to meet the needs and interests of everyone. Because of the public’s diverse needs, creative input is important in developing new programs or improving existing ones. We would enjoy hearing about any ideas that you might have for us.

In this guide, you’ll find a diverse selection of programs and special events designed to provide something for everyone. Classes are combined by categories rather than locations or age groups. So no matter your age, you can find the perfect program to meet your needs.

It is our belief that parks, recreational opportunities and open spaces provide a foundation for the physical, social, economic, and environmental viability and well-being of our community.

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City Commission

Park Advisory Board Chair Andy Dotterweich Vice Chair Dr. Tim Zajonc Ross Duncan Mark Durkee Larry Glaspie Jonathan Kinnick T.B. Matthew Osborne James Smith Charlie Stahl

Mayor Ralph Van Brocklin Vice Mayor Clayton Stout Commissioner Jeff Banyas Commissioner Jenny Brock Commissioner David Tomita

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City Staff M. Denis Peterson City Manager Charles Stahl Assistant City Manager Robert Wilson Assistant City Manager Roger Blakeley Parks Director James Ellis Assistant Parks Director

Offices and Centers

Table of Contents Information Special Events Aquatics Arts … Music … Dance Classes / Programs Golf Nature Fitness / Exercise Sports / Athletics Senior Programs Facility Rentals Pavilions Parks & Facilities

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Connect with Us!

Administration 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5815

Athletics 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5822

Carver Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City Phone: (423) 461-8830

Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road, Johnson City Phone: (423) 461-4872

Golf Courses Buffalo Valley 190 Golf Course Road, Unicoi Phone: (423) 743-5021 Pine Oaks 1709 Buffalo Road, Johnson City Phone: (423) 434-6250

Memorial Park Community Center & Pool 510 Bert Street, Johnson City Phone: (423) 434-5749 (Recreation Services) Phone: (423) 434-6237 (Senior Services) Phone: (423) 434-5759 (Pools)

Telephone 423-283-5815

Email

Princeton Arts Center 2516 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5800

Nature 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City Phone: (423) 283-5821

jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.org

Website www.johnsoncitytn.org The Johnson City Board of Commissioners adopted a tobacco-free policy for the City’s park system on September 6, 2007. The use of tobacco products on City-owned park land, park facilities, and open space is prohibited.

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DID YOU KNOW? Parks provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic and recreation benefits to our city. They are a source of positive economic benefits. They enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, bring in homebuyers and workers,

BY THE NUMBERS ...

24 parks in the park system 1,150 acres of park land 4 recreation facilities 1 multi-generational community center 23 lighted tennis courts 1 dog park 7 swimming pools 17 play structures 4 indoor basketball courts 1 boardwalk 1 lakefront area 2 boat ramps 1 18-hole disc golf course 2 amphitheaters 6 sand volleyball courts 29 picnic shelters 19.75 miles of hiking/walking trails 1 football stadium 1 baseball stadium 1 skateboard park 1 historic cabin 1 tree arboretum 5 multi-use athletic fields 10 youth baseball fields 12 soccer fields 1,504 recreation soccer players 10 softball fields 2 18-hole golf courses 34,074 rounds of golf played 1 art center 25,231 volunteer hours 2 foundations (1 park and 1 senior services) 131,269 participated in senior programs 131,269 senior participants 201 employees (44 full-time, 7 part-time, and 150 seasonal) 120,000 participants in recreation programs 25,231 volunteer hours If you have volunteered in the past or are looking for a chance to give back to the community doing a worthwhile project, we have just the opportunity! Much of what we do at Johnson City Parks and Recreation is made possible through the hard work of our dedicated family of volunteers, not only do our volunteers save the city financial resources each year, they also allow us to do a number of things we simply could not afford to do otherwise. In the process, our volunteers help strengthen our community and solidify that Johnson City is a great place to live work, and PLAY.

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Registration Parks and Recreation classes/programs: Classes/programs are offered at all center locations. Registration is available for most programs online. Walkin registration is welcome at all locations during regular operating hours.

Register Online: www.myjcparks.org Location

Address

Hours Monday - Friday

Phone

Administration Office (Pavilions)

4137 Bristol Highway

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

423-283-5815

Athletic Office

4137 Bristol Highway

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

423-283-5822

Carver Recreation Center

322 W. Watauga

10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

423-461-8830

Freedom Hall Pool

1320 Pactolas Road

3 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

423-461-4872

Princeton Arts Center

2516 E. Oakland Ave.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

423-283-5800

Memorial Park Community Center & Pool

510 Bert Street

7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

423-434-5749

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Refunds will not be given on rentals and reservations.

When inclement weather requires the cancellation of Johnson City schools, all scheduled classes and programs, with the exception of athletic league games, for that day will be cancelled and a full refund will be given. If the class, event or athletic program is cancelled by staff, a full refund will be given. If a class or program is partially cancelled by staff, a pro-rated refund will be given. Medical refunds may be considered upon request accompanied by a valid doctor’s note. No refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program once it begins.

Refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program before it starts. If the class, program or athletic program is less than $10 a full refund will be given. Class, program or athletic program greater than $10 will be charged an administrative fee of $10.

Transfers on department operated classes, programs or athletic programs can be transferred within the same division for the same fee, however the transfer must be made before the start date.

The department reserves the right to grant any and all refunds in their sole discretion. An appeal can be requested in writing to the Parks and Recreation Director, whose decision is administratively final.

Photo Policy On occasion, our staff may use photography or videotape participants in department programs and classes, or at special events, festivals, or facilities. These photos are for our department use only and may be used in publications, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, social media, or video productions.

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Fees Resident/Non Resident Fees Johnson City residents make significant contributions to the operation of this department through the payment of property taxes. These contributions are above the fees that they also pay for programs and services as offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. In recognition of this contribution, Johnson City residents qualify for the “Resident” rate. Those who live outside the boundaries of the City of Johnson City and who participate within programs qualify for the “Non-Resident” rate.

Social Media Facebook and Twitter are sources of getting information out to the public. In the event a program is cancelled the public can always check out our Facebook page for the latest updates. We also highlight photos of our program attendees on our Facebook page. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jcparkstn or follow us on Twitter @JCParksTN

Summer Job Opportunities Parks and Recreation provides summer seasonal job opportunities such as lifeguards, summer program staff, tennis instructors, athletic scorekeepers, and turf and maintenance staff.

Changes/Cancellations/Disclaimers Programs are sometimes cancelled or altered due to low registration, changes in staff or facility availability. Due to the large amount of information found in the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Fun Guide, errors before or after publication may occur. We apologize for any errors in this brochure and we will advise you of any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations occur.

Facilities All facility participants are expected to follow the rules of the facilities. Specialty areas of the facilities, such as, pools and fitness areas have posted signs stating special rules specific to that area. Disregard or abuse of facility rules may result in removal by staff or police from the facility for a designated length of time or permanently.

Warning of Risk Recreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/program.

Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the City of Johnson City to guarantee absolute safety.

Directory Administration Main Number (423) 283-5815

Park Services John Grindstaff, Park Services Manager (423) 975-2670

Memorial Park Community Center Main Number (423) 434-5750

Roger Blakeley, Parks Director (423) 283-5815

Roger Cox, Assistant Manager (423) 975-2670

Recreation Services Desk (423) 434-5749

James Ellis, Assistant Director (423) 434-5771

Cindy Bogart, Administrative Coordinator (423) 975-2670

Senior Services Desk (423) 434-6237

Missy Hollifield, Office Manager (423) 283-5870

Recreation Services Sam Miller, Recreation Services Manager (423) 283-5820

Aquatics Desk Memorial Park Community Center (423) 434-5755

Linda Guess, Clerical Specialist (423) 283-5815

Herb Greenlee, Carver Center Supervisor (423) 461-8831

Amanda Hollifield, Operations Manager (423) 434-5753

Mary Ann Kinch, Marketing & Events (423) 283-5827

Karen Henninger, Aquatics Supervisor (423) 434-5754

Kelly Finney, Center Supervisor (423) 434-5758

Michele Smith, Accounts Clerk (423) 283-5828

Freedom Hall Pool (423) 461-4872

Tina Sparks, Maint./Custodial Supervisor (423) 434-2056

Picnic Pavilion Rentals (423) 283-5815 www.myjcparks.org

Memorial Park Community Center Pool Receptionist (423) 434-5759

Golf Jim Hughes, Golf Director (423) 483-5838

Athletics David Carmichel, Athletic Manager (423) 283-5825 Softball & T-Ball Text Alerts Text: cojc.7 Number: 77943

Mary Lee Baker, Center Supervisor Princeton Arts Center (423) 283-5800

Buffalo Valley Golf Course (423) 743-5021

Connie Deegan, Program Coordinator (423) 283-5821

Pine Oaks Golf Course (423) 434-6250

Batter’s Up Batting Cages (423) 283-9633

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The department operates the indoor aquatics facilities at Freedom Hall (423) 461-4872, Memorial Park Community Center (423) 434-5575, and the outdoor pool on Legion Street (423) 461-4856.

Location

Day

Time

Cost

Ages

Freedom Hall Pool

Mon. – Wed. – Thurs.

7:30 – 8:45 pm

$2/person

All

Freedom Hall Pool

Sat.

11 am – 1 pm

$2/person

All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool

Mon. thru Fri.

7 – 8:30 am

$2/person

All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool

Mon. thru Fri.

$2/person

All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool

Mon. - Wed. - Fri.

11:30 am – 1:30 pm 7 - 8:45 pm

$2/person

All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool

Sat.

11 am – 1 pm

$2/person

All

Memorial Park Community Center Lap Pool

Mon. thru Fri.

1:30 - 3:30 pm

$2/person

Seniors

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Swim Lessons Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Dates: vary with each session (Please call 423-434-5755 for availability) Times: vary with each session Age: Beginner – Advanced 4-13 years Cost: $40 per session per child for Beginner – Advanced Description: Water you wading for? Learn to swim! Beginner through Advanced consists of eight 30 minute lessons for $40.

Beginner: This level is for beginners who have had little to no experience in the water, outside of the bathtub. The swimmers will work on gaining confidence and competence in the pool environment including submersion and breath control. To move into the intermediate level, the swimmer should be able to demonstrate going under water for 5 or more seconds, floating on front and back with little to no assistance, kicks on front and back with little to no assistance, doggie paddling with little to no assistance, and entering and exiting the water safely.

Intermediate: This level will begin training swimmers to complete all skills in the water with no assistance. Swimmers will start developing freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. To move on to the Advanced level, the swimmer must demonstrate floating on front and back and then regaining to their feet, streamline gliding on front and back with leg action, freestyle arm action with support, backstroke arm action with support, rolling to front and back, sculling, and water safety knowledge.

Advance: This session will develop competency in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Swimmers will also begin learning butterfly and flip turns. When the skills are completely learned in this level, the swimmer should be ready to join a swim team.

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Cardio Waves Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6 - 7 pm Cost: $3 per class, $25 per month Description: High intensity water aerobics program geared towards individuals who are looking to push their limits. All equipment is provided.

Instructor: Kim McLeod

Silver Sneakers® Splash Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Cost: Silver Sneakers® members only.

Description: Silver Sneakers® Splash is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events.

Arthritis Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 11– 11:40 am Cost: $3 per class or $25 per month Description: Have a form of arthritis?

This is an activity that can help manage the symptoms of arthritis. This class helps get you moving with a low impact exercise. It is held in our therapy pool which is equipped with a handicap lift.

Deep Water Aerobics Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Time: 9 – 10 a.m.

Cost: $3 per class or $25 per month Description: Looking for a challenging workout? Get in over your head with us for some intense water aerobics. This class uses floatation belts to keep you afloat while doing exercises in deep water. The focus is on toning, cardiovascular, endurance and core work. No swimming skills needed.

Instructor: Debbie Mason

Morning Water Aerobics Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 9 – 10 am Cost: $3 per class or $25 per month Description: Get in shape, 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.

Instructor: Heidi Perry

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Evening Water Aerobics

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6 – 7 pm Cost: $3 per class or $25 per month Description: Get in shape, 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.

Instructor: Heidi Perry

Fins Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date and Time: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Time: 10 – 10:30 am Cost: $1 per class Description: Looking for a great leg and cardio work out? This quick 30-minute class utilizes fins.

Instructor: Debbie Mason

Power Walking Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 10 –10:45 am Cost: $3 per class or $20 per month Description: 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.

Instructor: Heidi Perry

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Recreation swim time is perfect for bringing the kids to play. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age or older. Any child 6 or younger must be within arm’s length of an adult at all times. Patrons must exit the pool 15 minutes after the close of open swim.

Open Swim Location: Freedom Hall Pool Date: Friday Time: 7 – 8:45 pm (Year Round) Date: Saturday Time: 1 – 4:45 pm (Year Round) Cost: $3 (ages 13 and up) $2 (ages 4 – 12) Free (ages 3 and under)

Open Swim Location: Memorial Park (Lap Pool) Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 4 - 5:45 pm Date: Saturday Time: 1 - 4:45 pm Cost: $3 (ages 13 and up) $2 (ages 12 and under) Free (ages 3 and under)

Mommy and Me Swim Time Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Date: Monday-Friday Time: Noon - 2 pm (August – May) Monday-Friday 1 - 2 pm (June – July) Ages: 4 and under Cost: $1 per visit Description: Parents are you looking for a time when it is less crowded to bring your little ones to the pool? The shallow end of the pool has been set aside for you and your little one to enjoy the water. All that are not potty trained must wear a swim diaper.

Home School Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 2 - 4 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3 for 13 and older $2 for 12 and under Description: A time to swim during Memorial Park Community Center’s Home School P. E. program.

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Scout Water Badges

Location: Freedom Hall Pool Registration: Call to reserve a date Masters Swimming one week in advance Location: Freedom Hall Pool Time: Thursdays 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Instructor: Chris Coraggio Cost: $10 for groups of 10 Call: (423) 833-5595 Location: Freedom Hall Pool Date: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Description: Reservations required. This time is set 6 – 7 a.m. aside for Boy and Girl Scout troops to Age: 18 and older work on their water skills that are Cost: $50 per month necessary to obtain badges. If you Location: Freedom Hall Pool would like for our team members to Description: assist with instruction, please bring skill Join this group of adult swimming enthusiasts for organized workouts super- requirements prior to your scheduled date. Reservations must be made one vised by a professional coach. Particiweek prior to scheduled date. pants range in ability from novice to former high school and college athletes. *Troop leaders, please come prepared!

This motivational group will get you into shape, help train you for triathlons, and improve your techniques!

Kayak Roll Class Location: Freedom Hall Pool Date: Tuesday 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Age: 5 and older Cost: $2 per class Location: Freedom Hall Pool Description: Need a place to practice with your Kayak? Come join us in the pool to perfect your Kayak skills. Kayaks are not provided. Note: This is not an open swim must be in a kayak for the majority of the time.

Requirements: Must be able to swim 25 meters freestyle without stopping to participate.

Pumpkin Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Friday, October 30 Time: 4 - 5:45 pm Cost: $5 per person Description: We will float several pumpkins in our teaching pool and allow participants to swim around and choose their favorite one! After pumpkins have been chosen, we will have everyone dry off and move to the activities room where they will paint/decorate their new pumpkin! *PUMPKINS ARE LIMITED*

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Memorial Park Community Center Date and Time: Saturdays 5:00pm-7:00pm Cost: $90 / 2 hours (2 hours minimum includes 3 lifeguards). Non-resident fee: $95 51-100 swimmers, add 1 guard $35 / 2 hours 101-150 swimmers, add 2 guards $65 / 2 hours 151-200 swimmers, add 3 guards $95 / 2 hours Description: Parties are scheduled in 2-hour time segments. The time includes 2 hours with 2 lifeguards and up to 50 guests, which include swimmers and non-swimmers.

Additional fees are required for additional guests. Guests will be asked to exit the water 15 minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their 2 hour slot.

Freedom Hall Pool (Closed May 31– July 1) Call: 423-461-4872 Saturday Party Times: 1 – 2 pm 2:10 – 3:10 pm 3:20 – 4:20 pm Description: Note: Saturday party room rentals are held during open swim time (1 – 4:45 p.m.).

Participants can swim anytime from 1 4:45. The party room can be rented for 1 hour so that guests can eat and open their gifts. The cost of the party room is $25.

Swimmers and non-swimmers will pay a rate of $1 per person for their party guests.

Sunday Party Time: (Private Pool Party) 1 – 3 pm 3:30 – 5:30 pm Cost: $90 / 2 hours (2 hour minimum includes 2 lifeguards) 51-100 swimmers, add 1 guard $35 / 2 hours 101-150 swimmers, add 2 guards $65 / 2 hours 151-200 swimmers, add 3 guards $95 / 2 hours Description: Sunday parties are private parties that run in 2-hour time slots. The time includes 2 hours with 2 lifeguards and up to 50 guests, which includes swimmers and non-swimmers. Additional fees are required for more guests. Guests will be asked to exit the water 15 minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their party time.

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Drawing Class Level 1 Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Tuesdays Time: 5:30-6:30pm Ages: 12 and Up Cost: $30.00 Description: This class will teach students the basic skills of drawing. How Artists use their vision subjectively and creatively to create works of art. Taking basic shape and form to see how they interact into the environment. Students will use different materials to form shapes, building eye-hand coordination, and building on drawing skills.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Drawing Class Level 2 Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Thursdays Time: 2 - 3 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $40 Description: This class will teach students the skills of drawing that will help form complex shapes. How Artists look at

overlapping shape, light, texture, line and shadow to draw out objects.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Sketch Book Out and About Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Thursdays Time: 5 - 6 pm Ages: 12 and Up Cost: $40 Description: Students will discover the beauty and art all-around Johnson City with our sketch books. This class will explore drawing outside of the class room.

Students will look and study subject matter indoor and outdoor spaces, building, streets, parks and environment. We will discuss and critique what each student has sketched.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

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Color Theory

Life Drawing Intro

Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollmentDate: Wednesdays, September/November Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $40 Description: This class will view color in a new way and use it in art. Students will explore the world of color, color wheel, and color value. Students will use different materials to improve their understanding of color.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Wednesdays Time: 2 - 3 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $40 Description: This class will discover the art of drawing the human body. How Artists use their vision subjectively and creatively to study the head, hands, feet, and full body. Students will be viewing shapes, mass, and structure of the body. Students will use various drawing materials to form shapes, building eye-hand coordination, and building on drawing skills.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Character Design Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Wednesdays, beginning October 7 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 13 and Up Cost: $40 Description: This class will look at how to come up with your own simple character.

Students will learn what it takes to come up with a character. We will discuss your character who or what they are, where did they come from, and what they can do or not do. We will do character sheets, sketch, turnarounds, and sculpt small bust.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Open Studio Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: Open Date: Tuesdays Time: 5 - 7 pm Ages: All Cost: FREE Description: Welcome all Artists of all ages to come together at Princeton Arts Center for open studio time. We have space, table, chairs, and water. What you need is your art supplies, art that you are working on, and a good time with others. Artists bring your latest work to show and get feedback from other artists.

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Adult Artist Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: Open Enrollment Date: Tuesdays Time: 2 - 3 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $5 per class Description: Students will be introduced to various mediums to create your very own artwork.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Artist of the Month Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: Open Date: Monthly Time: Gallery Hours, 9-6pm Ages: All Cost: 10% commission Description: Calling all Artists to display their original art work on a monthly basis.

An Open reception date is available for reservation to showcase to friends and family.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

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Tiny Artists Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Tuesdays, or Wednesdays Time: 10 - 10:30 am Ages: 18mo to 3yrs Cost: $25 per month Description: You tiny artist will get to explore their creativity, use a variety of basic art tools, and socialize with others.

A parent must be present.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Preschool Art Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Tuesdays, or Wednesdays Time: 1 - 1:30 pm Ages: 3-5yrs Cost: $30 per month Description: This class will build knowledge of basic art techniques and give preschoolers freedom to express their ideas through painting, sculpture, collage, and a variety of other art forms.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

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Afterschool Artists Location: Princeton Arts Center Phone: (423) 283-5800 Registration Deadline: open enrollment Date: Tuesdays, or Wednesdays Time: 4 - 5 pm Ages: 6-11yrs Cost: $35 Description: This class will develop knowledge of art materials and their functions while allowing children to create 2-D and 3-D artwork.

Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Arts & Crafts Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Mondays (13- 16), Tuesday (11-12), Thursday (10 & Under), Friday (Free Day) Time: 4 – 5 pm Ages: 6-16 Cost: Free Description: Learn and enjoy various arts.

Work in a variety of art and craft mediums.

Learn through painting, drawing, collage building, and other forms of artistic expression.

Instructor: Carver Staff

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Location: Carver Recreation Center (423) 461-8830 The after school program follows the school year for grades K –12. Space is limited. Cost for the school year is $50 per person, which includes Kids Café, tutoring, exercise, and nutrition counseling, transportation from select schools, and field trips. A transportation form and application must be completed prior to enrollment. Forms are available at Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Avenue.

Schedule: Program

Day

Time

Age

Homework Help

Monday - Friday

3 - 5:30 pm

6-18

Computer Lab

Mondays

5:30 - 6:30 pm

6-8

Tuesdays

5:30 - 6:30 pm

9 - 12

Thursdays

5:30 - 6:30 pm

13 - 18

Jr. G’s

Wednesday & Friday

4 - 5 pm

Meet the Doc

Wednesday, September 2

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Monday, September 14

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Wednesday, September 23

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Monday, October 19

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Wednesday, October 21

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Monday, November 2

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Wednesday, November 4

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Friday, November 20

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

Monday, December 7

4 - 5:30 pm

6-16

6 - 12

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Teen Center Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday- Friday Time: 4:15 – 6:30 pm Ages: 7th – 12th grades Cost: Free Description: Teens will have different activities on a daily basis such as Wii, Billiards, Foosball, arts & crafts, & career development (guest speakers on various topics) the teen room will consist of providing a place for teens that is safe and fun with adult supervision and good peer support. We hope to affect lives & influence the future choices and good decisions for our teens.

Teen Zone Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Game Room) Date: Monday-Friday Time: 3 - 5 pm Ages: 13-17 years Cost: Free Description: Are you looking for a place to hang out with your friends after school? Well, we have the place you are looking for! Join us Monday-Friday from 3-5pm in the game room to play foosball, ping pong, air hockey, and much more. During this time, the game room will be supervised by a staff member and open to teens only. Our staff will also be on hand to help with any homework assistance that you might need.

Elementary Manner Class Character Counts Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Mondays – Thursdays Time: 4:15 - 5: 15 pm Ages: 10 & Under Cost: Free Description: Description: Learn how to be polite and respectful to others, materials include six point character development instructions that are reviewed daily on how to get along with each other, develop a better hygiene, hand washing, and developing your character, to become young gentlemen and young ladies. Also six pillars will be taught which consist of: Respect, Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Fairness, and Caring & Citizenship.

Instructor: Bobby Watterson

Nutrition Program /E.T.S.U. Students Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Mondays & Tuesdays Time: 4:15 - 5:30 pm Ages: K-12 Cost: Free Description: Year-round learning with nutritional games and fun-to-make snacks lead by ETSU Dietetic students. The curriculum will help young people understand “Energy Balance” and healthy lifestyle choice.

Instructor: Carver Staff

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Family Game Room

N2iT Cheer

Location: Memorial Park Community

Center (Game Room) Date: Monday-Friday Time: 6 - 8 pm Ages: Open to families of all ages Cost: Free Description: Families, enjoy using the game room at Memorial Park with your children! During this time all children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult, 21 or older.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday (Beginning September 16) Time & Ages: 5:45-6:30pm Ages 4-6 6:30-7:15pm Ages 7-9 7:15-8:00pm Ages 10+ Cost: $7/class Description: Come be a part of this one-ofa-kind 15-week cheerleading experience.

We combine cheer and pom dance into one curriculum. Our techniques include motion drills, jump stations, and stunting.

Students will learn cheers, chants, and dance routines.

N2iT Karate Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday (Beginning September 21) Time & Ages: 5:45-6:30 pm Ages 4-9 6:30-7:15 pm Ages 7-10 7:15 - 8 pm Ages 11+ Cost: $7/class Description: Try out this unique 14 week Martial Arts program. Concentration, discipline, confidence, self-control, respect, and much more will be taught during this class. A one-time $5 registration fee is required.

Pre-school Tumbling Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday (September 9-November 25) Time: 10 -10:30 am Ages: 3-5 Cost: $15/month Description: Develop basic fundamentals in tumbling through the use of a variety of equipment and movements. Our instructors focus on your child's individual ability and encourage fun through games and instruction. Tumbling is a great way to get your child on the right track to playing sports through the implementation of coordination

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and balance control. You must pre-register for this class to secure your spot. Class is

limited to 6 participants. Child MUST be potty trained to attend this class.

Glitter Dolls

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday Time: 5 - 5:45 pm Ages: 3-5 years Mommy and Me Tumbling Cost: $40/month Location: Memorial Park Community Description: Creative Movement , Center Date: Wednesday (September 9-November Beginning Tap, Ballet and Acro Hoop Hop. An exciting dance class for the budding 25) ballerina! Many dance styles taught within Time: 11 - 11:30 am age appropriate dances and drills. Acting Ages: 1-3 through movements, tap, and basic ballet Cost: $15/month Description: Develop basic fundamentals along without original Acro Hoop Hop using hula hoops for balance in FUN Acro Hoop in tumbling through the use of a variety of equipment and movements. Our instructors Hop routines! Weekly dance/art coloring with “Miss TuTu!” Seasonal dance parties focus on your child's individual ability and encourage fun through games and instruc- and June recital. Parents are welcome and invited to dance along in weekly classes. tion. Parents are required to be with the Pre-registration is required. child and assisting them during this class.

You must pre-register for this class to Glamour Girlz secure your spot. Class is limited to 6 Location: Memorial Park Community participants.

Center Date: Monday Tumbling Time: 5:45 - 6:30 pm Location: Memorial Park Community Ages: 6-10 years Center Cost: $40/month Date: Tuesday (September 8-November Description: Tap, Ballet, and Hip Hop. An 24) energetic dance class with FUN age Time: 5 - 6 pm appropriate lessons & routines within each Ages: 6-9 dance style all rolled up into one class!

Cost: $20/month Teaches basic tap & ballet technique along Description: Develop the basic fundamen- with awesome Hip Hop dances and drills! tals of tumbling such as cartwheels, Improves coordination, grace, and selfbackbends, handstands, and much more. confidence! Seasonal dance parties and Our instructors focus on your child's individ- June stage production recital! ual ability and encourage fun through Pre-registration is required. games and instruction. This is a beginner level class. You must pre-register for this class to secure your spot. Each class is limited to 8 participants.

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Hip Hop

Santa’s Mailbox

Location: Memorial Park Community

Center Date: Monday Time: 7 - 7:30 pm Ages: 8+ Cost: $35/month Description: FUN, high energy, dance class, learning Hip Hop combinations and routines! Hip Hop is a great class that can be taken for weight loss, and building coordination. Popular class for teens who love to dance! Take weekly for fun or participate in the June recital or community events! Pre-registration is required.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: December 1-21 Time: Monday-Friday 7 am - 9 pm Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Description: Letters to Santa can be mailed in a special mailbox at Memorial Park Community Center, without any postage. Santa’s helpers pick up the mail every day and make sure it gets to the North Pole before Christmas Eve. Letters must be submitted by December 21.

Please make sure a RETURN ADDRESS is included so the Santa can answer your letter!

Gym Activities Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday - Friday Location: Memorial Park Community Time: 4 - 5:30 pm Center Date: Monday Ages: ALL AGES Time: 7:30 - 8 pm Cost: Free Ages: All ages Description: Youth will participate in Cost: $35/month games such as Kickball, Corn Hole, Description: Graceful fusion belly dance using coined hip skirts! This class will teach Basketball Fitness, Four Square, and the basic belly dance movements incorpo- Dodgeball as well as Backyard games. rating ballet, within this enchanting dance style. This class is appropriate for all ages, and is a beautiful class for gaining, grace and poise through self-expression. Take for exercise or perform with the Gypsy Heart Dancers. Class taught by Amy Simmons *Former Ms. American Clogger

“Gypsy Heart” Ballet Belly Dance

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Pass, Punt & Kick Location: Carver Recreation Center

Date: Sept. 24th, 2015 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 6 -16 Cost: $1 per kid Description: Show your Skills! Prizes will be awarded for first, second, & third place in each categories which is Punt, Pass & Kick. Come out & have some fun with Carver Staff.

teaching children and their parents skills in hitting, serving, and running. Held once a week for 6 weeks, the exercise will become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement. Registration begins July 27 online and at Memorial Park Community Center.

Start Smart Basketball

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday OR Thursday (October 13Open Gym November 19) Location: Memorial Park Community Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Center Ages: 3-5 Date: Monday-Friday st rd Cost: $25 city resident/$30 non city Time: 3 - 5 pm (closed 1 & 3 Friday) Description: This NAYS (National Alliance Saturday 1 - 5 pm for Youth Sports) program is a great way to Ages: Open to all ages (12 & under must get your child involved at a young age. be accompanied by an adult) Parents and guardians are required to be Cost: Free involved one-on-one with their child during Description: Enjoy a game of pick-up basketball or just come shoot around at the instruction. Start Smart Basketball focuses Memorial Park Community Center gymnasi- on teaching children and their parents skills in passing, shooting, catching, and running. um. Court 1 will be used for shoot around Held once a week for 6 weeks, the exercise basketball, and Court 2 will be used for will become increasingly more difficult as open run. Times are subject to change the class progresses and the children show due to programs and events. improvement. This program will be offered on Mondays OR Thursdays, parents will Start Smart Tennis pick the day they prefer upon registration.

Location: Memorial Park Community Registration begins September 14 online Center Date: Thursdays (September 1- October 6) and at Memorial Park Community Center.

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 5-7 Cost: $25 city resident/$30 non city Description: This NAYS (National Alliance for Youth Sports) program is a great way to get your child involved at a young age.

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Dodge, Dip, Dive, Duck: Dodgeball!

Start Smart Soccer

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays (monthly) Time: 3 - 5 pm Ages: 13-17 Cost: Free Description: Come by Memorial Park Community Center and experience all that dodgeball has to offer. This monthly program, designed specifically for teens, is sure to get you hooked on the game! Come any time between 3:00-5:00pm and we'll get you in a game. Specific dates are as follows: August 28, September 25, October 30.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday (January 21-February 25) Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: 3-5 years Cost: $25 city resident/$30 non city Description: This NAYS (National Alliance for Youth Sports) program is a great way to get your child involved at a young age. Start Smart Soccer focuses on teaching children and their parents basic motor skills necessary to plan organized soccer while they work one-on-one and spend quality time with their parents. Skills such as shooting, passing, kicking, and running will be taught during the course. Held once a week for 6 weeks, the exercise will become increasingly more difficult as the class progresses and the children show improvement. Parents are REQUIRED to participate with their children. Price includes a t-shirt for the child. Registration begins December 14 online and at Memorial Park Community Center.

Fall Break Camp Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: October 5 -9, 2015 Time: 9 am – 4 pm Ages: 6-14 Cost: FREE (For all who is registered in After School Program) Description: Carver Staff will be working with kids during this time. We will be taking various field trips as well as games, and lunch provided.

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Fall Break Camp (Johnson City & Washington County Schools)

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: Begins September 8 Date: October 5-9 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Ages: 6-12 Cost: $40/child Description: Enjoy fall break at MPCC; the kids will be out of school for the week of October 5-9. During camp they will enjoy sports, art and crafts, movies, games, and swimming. Please pack a lunch and bring swim clothes for your child every day. Camp is from 9 am-4 pm with an option for early and late pick up 7:30 am-5:15 pm for an additional $10. Limited to first 80 paid participants!

Krazy Kamp Day! Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: Begins November 23 Date: January 4 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Ages: 6-12 Cost: $20/child Description: Let’s get KRAZY! Krazy Kamp Day is not your average camp day! Campers will enjoy games, swimming, a field trip to Mellow Mushroom for Lunch, and a field trip to Real-to-Reel for a special movie! Campers are to be at the center no later than 9:30 am to attend the field trip. Cost includes lunch and field trip. Camp is from 9:00am-4:00pm with an option for early and late pick up 7:30am-5:15pm for an additional $10.

Limited to first 80 paid participants!

Winter Break Camp (Johnson City & Washington County Schools) Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: Begins November 23 Date: December 21-31 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Ages: 6-12 Cost: $75/child Description: Enjoy winter break at MPCC. During camp participants will enjoy sports, art and crafts, a field trip, Breakfast with Santa, movies, games, and swimming.

Please pack a lunch and bring swim clothes for your child every day. Pick up will be at Noon on Thursday, December 24th and Thursday December 31st. There will be NO camp on Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st. Normal camp hours are from 9 am - 4 pm with an option for early and late pick up 7:30 am-5:15 pm for an additional $10. Limited to first 80 paid participants!

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Ten Essentials at Ten! Location: Winged Deer Park Outdoor Classroom Date: September 19 Time: 10 - 11 am Ages: Families Fee: Free Description: What should you bring with you when you head off for a day in the woods? With the help of professionals in the field and excellent visuals, come and learn what the Ten Essentials are and their importance on the trail. (Park in disc parking lot and look for staff/signs) Instructors: Mahoney’s Connie Deegan, Program Coordinator

Spider Secrets Location: Outside at Robert Young Cabin, Winged Deer Park Date: October 10 Time: 10 - 11 am Ages: Families Fee: $1.00 Description: Enjoy some real life spider science as we learn about many of the adaptations that make a spider very good at what it does. Hunting, web building, egg sacs, and native venomous spiders will be discussed. We will be able to look at some specimens from ETSU’s Biology Department. The program will move indoors in case of bad weather.

Instructors: TJ Jones, ETSU Associate Biology Professor & Connie Deegan, Program Coordinator

Leave No Trace-Buffalo Mountain Fall Hike Location: Buffalo Mountain Park, Harris Pavilion Date: November 14 Time: 10 am - 12:15 pm Ages: Families Fee: $1.00 Description: A short program will be given outlining the ‘Leave No Trace’ principles when outdoors. Those that are interested can then continue on up to Lady Slipper Loop. We will stop frequently along the way to see what Buffalo Mountain in the fall has to offer. The total hike should be about 1.5 miles. Pack snacks and water. Come for the talk, the walk, or both!

Instructors: Connie Deegan Program Coordinator

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Friendship Walkers

Beginner Yoga

Location: Carver Recreation Center Date: Monday - Friday Year Round Time: 8 - 9 am and 4 - 6 pm Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Description: Seniors and adult walkers pace around the quarter-mile outdoor track.

After school walkers (K-12) also kick-it around the track. Incentives will be provided during the year for participation and encouragement.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday Time: 4:30 - 5:45 pm Cost: $5/class Ages: 18+ Description: This is an introduction into the basics of yoga and meditation. Focus is placed on the basics of relaxation and beginner yoga poses. Learn the benefits of this exercise as you build flexibility and balance.

Instructor: Daniel Grace

Health Coaching Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: By appointment only Cost: $30/45-minute session Description: Are you interested in improving your health, but you’re not sure where to start? Health coaching can help you take your health to the next level no matter where you are today! Work with Rachel Irwin, Certified Wellness Coach, to set health goals and get the support and encouragement you need to achieve those goals. Whether you are getting started or looking to boost your current exercise plan, Rachel would love to work with you! If you are interested in health coaching or personal fitness training, call Rachel at 423-827-6887 to schedule your first session.

Instructor: Rachel Irwin

Speed and Agility Training Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 5 - 6 pm Cost: Free Ages: Middle School-College Description: Improve your quicknessexplosion and lateral movement with intense interval training. Learn from retired coach, Jim Hastings with 44 successful years’ experience in all sports especially football and basketball.

Instructor: Jim Hastings

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Zumba® Kids, Jr.

Foundations of Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 5:45 -7 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Description: Build muscle, balance, and flexibility while learning to control your breathing and relax. This is an intermediate yoga class.

Instructor: Daniel Grace

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 5 - 5:30 pm Ages: 4-7 Cost: $5/person per class Description: Zumba® Kids, Jr. classes are rockin’, high-energy dance parties packed with kid-friendly routines. Steops are broken down and games, activities, and cultural exploration elements are added to the class structure.

“Just-Breathe” Yoga Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Description: Join us for a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. Focus is on precise alignment of postures, emphasizing body awareness and mental clarity.

Instructor: Dixie Neth

Zumba® Kids Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 5:30 - 6 pm Ages: 7-12 Cost: $5/person per class Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. Steps are broken down and games, activities, and cultural exploration elements are added to the class structure.

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Fitness in Heels

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursday Time: 7:30-8:15pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5 Description: This fitness class will help you build self-confidence while working out to a burlesque type fitness dance. Tighten and tone your abs while having fun! Heels are just for fun and are not required.

Instructor: Alesha Brown

Kickboxing Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursday Time: 6:30 - 7:15 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5 Description: This popular training program comes to life as our instructors teach you how to punch, kick, and block your way through a fun and challenging cardiovascular workout! Increases cardiovascular, strengthens muscles, increases coordination. Burn up to 700 calories/hour. This class is a combination of intense kickboxing moves as well as dance moves choreographed into high energy and motivating music. It’s the ultimate cardiovascular challenge that is a unique blend of intense intervals, strength/endurance training, and a relaxing cool down. Requires no previous experience.

Instructor: Aleasha Brown

Line Dance (Non-Partner) Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursday Time: 7:15 - 8:15 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class Description: This intermediate line dance class will focus on more complex choreography and refine basic steps. Participants should already be comfortable with the basic steps.

Instructor: Casey Baskins

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Death at Dawn Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: Begins August 31 Date: Monday-Friday (September 28 October 9) Time: 6 - 7 am Cost: $10/person Description: Death at Dawn is a two-week exercise program designed to jump-start and challenge your workout regimen. The program focuses on strength and endurance.

It accomplishes this through running/jogging/ walking on various routes, and body weight strength exercises on outdoor equipment such as benches, ramps and stairs. The amphitheater at Memorial Park Community Center will be our “gym”. Rain or shine.

Restrooms and showers will be available at 7am. Limited to the first 50 participants.

Instructor: Chad Lassiter

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Athletic Office - (423) 283-5822 Adult Basketball Location: Memorial Park and Carver Community Center Youth Basketball Location: Johnson City Schools, Memorial Registration Deadline: November 13 Date: Games will begin November30.

Park Community Center Time: TBD Registration Deadline: October 18 Ages: Adults. 16-17-18 can play with Date: Practices begin October 31 and parents permission games will begin November 30th.

Cost: $400 per Men’s team plus $5 for Time: TBD every non-Johnson City resident on the Ages: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 boys team.$200 per Women’s team plus $5 for and girls every non-Johnson City resident on the Cost: $25 for City residents, $30 for team. non-City residents. $20 late registration Description: Leagues offered are Mens fee after October 18.

Open-Industrial-Church and Womens.

Description: Youth basketball for boys and girls. Teams are formed by elementary Mens teams play a 14-game schedule plus single elimination tournament. school districts. Registration begins Women’s teams play a 8-game schedule September 21 and goes until October 18.

You may register in person at Winged Deer plus single elimination tournament. Entry fee, rosters and player ID’s must be Athletic Office or online at turned in at time of registration. www.myjcparks.com.

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Disc Golf Location: Winged Deer Park Date: Open year round Time: 8 am - 10 pm Ages: Open to all ages The golf course is located in the back area of the park off Carroll Creek Road.

Sand Volleyball Courts Sand volleyball courts are available on a first-come-first-serve basis at the following locations: Carver Park, Civitan Park, Kiwanis Park, Willow Springs Park, and Winged Deer Park lakefront.

Outdoor Basketball Courts Play is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Outdoor courts are located at: Carnegie Park, Carver Park, Civitan Park, Kiwanis Park, Willow Springs Park, and Winged Deer Park

Indoor Basketball Courts Play schedules vary with locations. Indoor courts are located at: Carver Recreation Center (423) 461-8820; Memorial Park Community Center (423) 434-5749

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Class

Loca on

Day

Time

Age

Cost

10 am

50+

$3/person Free for Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers® Classic

Memorial Park Monday and Community Ctr. Wednesday

Siler Sneakers® Yoga

Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Tuesdays Thursdays

1 pm 8:30 am

50+

$2/session Free for Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers® Circuit

Memorial Park Community Ctr.

Tuesdays Fridays

8:30 am 10 am

50+

$3/person Free for Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers® Splash

Memorial Park Tuesdays, Community Ctr. Thursdays, & Fridays Memorial Park December 7‐11 Community Ctr. Monday thru Friday

11:45 am

50+

$3/person Free for Silver Sneakers

Varies throughout the week

50+

$5/person Free for Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers® Winter Follies

For More Informa on and to see if your qualify stop by:

Monday through Friday 8 am ‐ 4 pm Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street Johnson City, Tennessee

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Zumba Zeniors

Toning Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 per session Description: One hour full body toning with light cardio.

Tai Chi for Arthritis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 11 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $3 per session Description: Low-impact Tai Chi modified for seniors. This class is easy on the joints, recommended by the Arthritis Foundation and CDC for arthritis relief and fall prevention.

Session includes stretching, body alignment and slow, controlled, mindful movement.

Improve your body and your mind.

Qigong Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: Noon Ages: 50+ Cost: $3 per session Description: Moving mediation: Gentle movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body. Class includes warmups, stretching, breath work and learning one of the most popular Qigong forms for health and relaxation. This class benefits all chronic conditions. Leave feeling energized and relaxed.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays September 1-October 8 October 27- December 3 Time: - 9:15-10:15 a.m.

Ages: Adults Cost: $3 per session Description: A low impact Zumba class designed for beginners of all ages and active older adults. Fun way to increase your daily activity.

Catch the Wave Series- Circuit and More Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays, September 4-25, 2015 Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 per session Description: Circuit, interval and cardiovascular activities using bands, hand-held weights and bodyweight. Class lasts one hour.

Catch the Wave Series – Power Walking Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays, October 2-23, 2015 Time: 8:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 Description: An inside walking program to improve gait and pace. Participant should be able to presently walk for 20 minutes. Please wear a well-supported shoe and comfortable clothing.

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Catch the Wave Series- ActiveLiving Pump

Seniors Hatha Yoga

Keep It Moving

Taking Control of your Chronic Diseases Health Fair

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays, October 30-November 20, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 per session Description: A functional fitness program progressing through various stations of activity.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: By Appointment Time: Varies Ages: 18+ Cost: $5 per session, 6 sessions for $25 or 12 sessions for $48 Description: A new supervised exercise for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehabilitation, 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. A referral is required by your medical professional. Keep It Moving 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.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 6 - 7 pm Ages: 25+ Cost: $5 Description: A great workout for your mind and body. Taught by Darlene Hatley

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Time: 12:30 - 3 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This health fair is highlighting the chronic diseases of pre-diabetes, diabetes, heart problems/ hypertension, arthritis, and osteoporosis. We will have vendors who will share health information about these chronic conditions. We begin in the gym and will be divided into groups who will do different activities. At the end of the day you will have your own Feel Better Action Plan and be eligible for door prizes.

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Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease - Hypertension

Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease – Pre-Diabetes

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10- October 8, 2015 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: Adults Cost: $8 for the series Description: We want to help you take control of your pre-diabetes. The program will kick off with a guest speaker on the first night talking about pre-diabetes. The 4 week series will meet on Tuesday and Thursday and will include 30 minutes of education on pre-diabetes and 30 minutes of exercise.

Please call 423-434-6237 to register.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, February 3-March 2, 2016 Time: 11 am – Noon Ages: Adult Cost: $8 for the series Description: We want to help you take control of your hypertension. The program will kick off with a guest speaker on the first day talking about hypertension. The 4-week series will meet on Monday and Wednesday.

It will include 30 minutes of education on hypertension and 30 minutes of exercise.

Please call 423-434-6237 to register.

Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease - Diabetes

Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease - Hypertension

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, November 4-December 2, 2015 Time: 11 am – Noon Ages: Adult Cost: $8 for the series Description: We want to help you take control of your diabetes. The program will kick off with a guest speaker on the first day talking about diabetes. The 4 week series will meet on Monday and Wednesday. It will include 30 minutes of education about diabetes and 30 minutes of exercise. Please call 423-434-6237 to register.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 4-March 3, 2016 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $8 for the series Description: We want to help you take control of your hypertension. The program will kick off with a guest speaker on the first night talking about hypertension. The 4 -week series will meet on Tuesday and Thursday and will include 30 minutes of education on hypertension and 30 minutes of exercise. Please call 423-434-6237 to register.

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Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease - Arthritis

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, April 6 May 4, 2016 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: Adult Cost: $8 for the series Description: We want to help you take control of your arthritis. The program will kick off with a guest speaker on the first day talking about arthritis. The 4-week series will meet on Monday and Wednesday. It will include 30 minutes of education dealing with arthritis and 30 minutes of exercise. Please call 423-434-6237 to register.

Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease- Osteoporosis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, June1-29, 2016 Time: 11 am – Noon Ages: Adult Cost: $8 for the series Description: We want to help you take control of your osteoporosis. The program will kick off with a guest speaker on the first day talking about osteoporosis. The 4-week series will meet on Monday and Wednesday. It will include 30 minutes of education about osteoporosis and 30 minutes of exercise. Please call 423-434-6237 to register.

Fasting Blood Sugar Checks Location: Memorial Park Community Center in First Aid Room Date: Every Wednesday Time: 7:30 - 9 am Ages: For seniors 50+ Cost: Free Please do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours before this test. No appointment needed. Test is done with simple finger stick and you get your results immediately.

Blood Pressure Screenings Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday – Saturday Time: 8 - 11 am Ages: All ages Cost: Free Each day at Senior Center you can get your blood pressure checked in two different locations. At the Aquatics Side - volunteer John David Grayson, RN is set up and in the First Aid Room we offer blood pressure checks there, also (Monday-Thursday). You can bring your home machine and we can check it`s accuracy. No appointment needed.

Nurse One on One Consults Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monday – Thursdays Ages: 50 and older Cost: Free Call: 423-434-6235 to schedule an appointment.

Would you like to talk to a nurse about a health concern? Have you been diagnosed with a new problem and would like to understand it better?

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Walgreens Flu and Pneumonia Clinic

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (First Aid Room) Date: September 9, 2015 Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm Ages: Adults 18+ Cost: Most insurances are accepted. For those without insurance, there will be a $25.99 out of pocket cost.

Walgreens will file your insurance. Please bring your insurance cards.

Low Vision Class Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: October 7, 2015 Time: 11 am - Noon Ages: Seniors 50 and older Cost: Free Erica Beach Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired with the State of Tennessee will present this class. Come learn what you can do to help you see better and learn what resources are available for you.

Aging without Fear Support Group Meeting Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays Time: 6 - 7 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free

Fifty not Frumpy Aging without Fear Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: October 15, 2015 Time: 6 pm Ages: 40+ Cost: Free Description: Susan Street, lifestyles blogger of the Fifty Not Frumpy blog, will share her journey into the second half of life. She will share how she lost 40 pounds in her mid-fifties, rediscovered fashion that complemented her shape and fit her busy lifestyle and started a blog to help each of us avoid her costly mistakes. According to Susan, we may be over fifty, but we are fighting frumpy all the way. Be inspired and learn to embrace your style.

Celebrate Women/ A breast cancer awareness event Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: October 13, 2015 Time: 6 - 8 pm Call 423-434-6237 for a seat.

Ages: 40 and up Cost: Free Come join us for a night just for women.

Come celebrate being a woman! There will be talks for everything women, from doing self-breast exams, mammograms, to a talk to boost your spirits. We will laugh, learn, celebrate, and eat. There will be fun things to do!

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Cooking for 1 or 2 with Bonnie Hannah / Aging without Fear Support Group Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: September 3, 2015 Time: 6 - 7 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Cooking for 1 or 2 people can be hard. We will learn new recipes and get tips on how to cook within your budget.

Walgreens Flu and Pneumonia Clinic Location: Memorial Park Community Center (First Aid Room) Date: September 9, 2015 Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm Ages: Adults 18+ Cost: Most insurances are accepted. For those without insurance, there will be a $25.99 out of pocket cost.

Walgreens will file your insurance. Please bring your insurance cards.

Writer’s Circle Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: 2nd & 4th Thursdays Time: 10 am Ages: Adult Cost: Free Description: Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group.

Fall Photo Contest Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Submit photos October 21-31, 2015 and Voting November 2-13, 2015 Ages: Adult Cost: Free Description: Turn in your photos for the “Best Fall Photos” contest! Photos need to be turned in to the front desk October 21 through 31. Voting will take place November 2 through 13. Prizes will be awarded!

Please put your name, address and phone number on the back of each entry.

Winter Photo Contest

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: December - January Ages: Adult Cost: Free Description: Keep in mind the upcoming Amateur Photography Club “Winter Photo Contest”. Put aside some of Location: Memorial Park Community Center your best shots of the Winter and the Date: First Monday each month Holidays to enter at the beginning of JanuTime: 1 – 3 pm ary!

Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: Come and join us! Photo themes: August – A Day in the Life of a Town, September – Morning, October – ‘Guess What This Is’, November – Dead and Gone.

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Art History & Appreciation

Mountain Dulcimer Classes

Location: Memorial Park Community Center

Date: Mondays in October Time: 1 – 2:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $5.00 for the series Description: Have you ever regretted not having the time to take an art appreciation course in school and wished you could gain the knowledge you missed? Or have you wondered how much more your years of experience and maturity would add to your appreciation of art's creative wonders? Would you like to indulge yourself in a feast for the eyes and mind and enjoy images of the Western world's glorious heritage of painting, sculpture, architecture? Join us for an exciting journey of discovery in this Art History & Appreciation class!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays, September 8-October 27, 2015 Time: 1 – 2:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $35.00 for eight sessions Description: Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer. Please pre-register and pay.

Senior Chorale

Location: Memorial Park Community Location: Memorial Park Community Center Center Date: Thursdays Date: Mondays Time: 10 am Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Cost: Free Description: Join this lively group who loves Description: Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the to sing a variety of music including show tunes and popular songs. This group is led joy of music with local nursing homes.

by Cherry Smith and accompanied on piano

by Barbara Knisely. The group is open to Heart Strings Location: Memorial Park Community Center anyone who is looking for a low stress, less demanding group with which to perform.

Date: Tuesdays (except 3rd Tuesday) No audition required. Funding provided by Time: 10 am - Noon the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation Ages: 50+ and by Arts Build Communities, a program Cost: Free funded through State of Tennessee Specialty Description: Bring your instrument and join in this open group, playing a variety of songs License Sales, and administered in including old hymns, bluegrass, country and cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Johnson City Area Arts folk music.

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Needle and Fiber Arts

Open Craft Time

Location: Memorial Park Community

Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 1 – 4 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Description: Instructor – Jane Dresser.

A class designed for beginning to advanced levels of fiber arts. Bring any type of fiber project to work on or begin to learn. Enjoy the company of others while you work on your project. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays Time: 1 - 4 pm Ages: Adult Cost: Free Description: 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.

“It’s Craft Time” ~ Seasonal Wreaths Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays, September 14-28, 2015 Time: 1 - 2 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $20 for the series Description: Celebrate the seasons by making a beautiful Wreath decoration for your home or front door. Each season we will create a wreath decoration to brighten your home. The wreaths will include materials for the changing seasons as well as holiday themes.

Decoupage Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays in November, 2015 Time: 1 - 2 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $20 for the series Description: Decoupage can sometimes be deceptive. By looking at a finished project, you would think this craft technique would be complicated, but it isn't. It is actually quite simple. If you can cut and paste, you already know most of the techniques involved. We will create lovely decorations to be used at home or to give as gifts.

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The Ancient Art of Papier Mache

Charcoal Mastery

Location: Memorial Park Community Center

Date: Thursdays in September, 2015 Time: 1 - 3 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $3 for the series Description: Try the ancient art of Paper Mache. Join J.C. Mills and TK Story for a fun, stress-reducing workshop. Make comical or useful items from simple materials. Check out the display of this awesome craft in the glass case in the hallway!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays, September 8-22, 2015 Time: 1 – 3 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $30 for the series Description: Instructor: Edward Puhr. For beginners, intermediates, or anyone, the focus of the class will be drawing in charcoal. Students will explore the many strokes charcoal can make and the wonderful ways charcoal's fluidity can create dramatic art forms. The dynamic of shading and using Paper Quilling Location: Memorial Park Community Center the appropriate erasers will be emphasized in mastering the technique. Individual attenDate: Thursday, September 10 tion will be given to problem solving. Students Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm will receive a clear and understandable Ages: Adult teaching approach that will lead to mastery.

Cost: $3 Description: Learn the art of Paper Quilling! Tools needed : 9x12 sketch pad, soft & hard Quilling is an art form that involves the use of charcoal sticks, kneaded & soft eraser, a chamois, rag, tissues and an apron. strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.

Quilling starts with rolling a strip of paper into Open Art Studio a coil and then pinching the coil into shapes Location: Memorial Park Community that can be glued together. Quilling can be Center found in art galleries in Europe and in the Date: Mondays United States and is an art that is practiced Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm around the world.

Ages: Adult Cost: Free Description: Take advantage of our Acrylics Location: Memorial Park Community Center beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other artists. Just Date: Wednesdays clean up when you are finished and please Time: 12:30 pm don’t store items at the Center.

Ages: Adult Cost: $10 per week Description: “Art” Holsclaw is back to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

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Watauga Valley Art League Location: Memorial Park Community

Center Date: 3rd Saturday of each month Time: 10:30 am – Noon Ages: adult Cost: Free Description: The meeting is composed of multifaceted aspiring artists ranging from the amateur stage to the professional stage.

There is encouragement and educational opportunities at each meeting. We gather for one purpose, that is, to enable each one to become the artist striving to be expressed from within. At the monthly Saturday meeting there is a guest who has a special art background and who is willing to share some of the valuable artistic insights one has experienced in life. From 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. there is a 'critique period' where anyone is welcome to bring in a painting for constructive positive and negative insights. Other opportunities such as art shows occur during the year for the WVAL to share their creations with the general public. Also art workshops are advertised throughout the Tri Cities' area for experiencing greater art skills. The public is welcome....come one, come all.

Ladies Night Out ~ Christmas Decorations on a Budget Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: September 21 Time: 6 – 7:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $15 Description: It’s never too early to get started on planning and making your Christmas decorations. Learn easy and creative ways to decorate for the holidays.

Refreshments served. You will be able to take your finished project home with you.

Ladies Night Out ~ You Too Can Make Bread Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: December 8 Time: 6 – 7:30 pm Ages: Adult Cost: $15 Description: Does the thought of making bread scare you? Then you will want to come to this session to learn how to make bread. Several recipes will be available and you will be able to sample and help make. Great gift idea. Refreshments will be served.

German Conversation Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 9:30 am Ages: All ages Cost: Free Description: This group has fun while brushing up on their German language skills; reading, writing and speaking.

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As The Page Turns

Beginning Sign Language

Location: Memorial Park Community

Center Date: First Thursday of every month Time: 10 am Ages: 40+ Cost: Free Description: Join the book club for great discussions and monthly book selections, books provided.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Ages: 15+ Cost: $30 Description: Signing is a useful skill that can open up for you a new world of relationships and understanding. Learning sign can enable you to communicate using your hands and facial expressions with people ranging in age from babies to adults.

Plus, it is great brain stimulation! Must pre-register and pre-pay.

Amateur Photographers’ Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: First Monday of every month Time: 1 - 3 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: Come and join us! Photo themes: August - A Day in the Life of a Town, September - Morning, October Guess What This Is, November - Dead and Gone.

Amateur Photographers’ Club Photo Reception Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Friday, October 2nd Time: 6 - 8 pm Ages: All Cost: Free Description: The Photography Club will be displaying their works from the past year.

Wednesday Bible Study Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: This nondenominational group meets weekly for singing, Bible study and discussion. It is led by a different local minister each month.

Men’s Bible Class Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 8 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Breakfast is provided with donation encouraged Description: This nondenominational group meets weekly for study and discussion.

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AARP Drivers Safety Course

Hand and Foot

Location: Memorial Park Community

Center Date: Wednesday and Thursday, September 23 and 24 Time: 9 am - 1 pm Ages: 55+ Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-AARP members Description: You'll learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. You'll learn how you can manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time. Plus, many more helpful tips.

Source: AARP Pre-register, pay at class.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: This is a very social group!

Don’t worry if you don’t know how to play, they can teach you everything!

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 6 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: Come join the ladies of the seniors’ center for a fun evening of bridge!

Scrabble Group

Bingo Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesday: November 17 (more dates for 2016) Time: 9 - 10:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Free

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 5:30 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: Do you enjoy word games?

Scrabble is a great brain exercise! The scrabble group is always looking for new faces in their group. All are invited to attend.

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Description: This lively group would love to have you join!

Party Contract Bridge

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Pinochle Date: Fridays Location: Memorial Park Community Time: 9 am Center Ages: 50+ Date: Wednesdays Cost: Free Time: 1 pm Description: Contract Bridge took off as Ages: 50+ an international rage in the 1930s and is Cost: Free considered today by many to be the Description: Pinochle is a trick-taking card ultimate card game. Please join us for a game for 4 players played with a special great time! deck. Players score by taking tricks or forming combination of cards into melds.

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge Have fun and meet new friends!

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Brain-A-Cise Date: Fridays Location: Memorial Park Community Time: 12:30 p.m.

Center Ages: 50+ Date: Thursdays Cost: Free Time: 4 pm Description: Everyone is welcome! If you Ages: 50+ enjoy playing bridge, but haven't tried duplicating bridge, come join the fun...we're a Cost: Free Description: Your brain needs activity too. friendly group!

Join us for an hour of stimulating activities to make you think and get those brain cells MahJong moving.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays Rook Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Memorial Park Community Ages: 50+ Center Cost: Free Date: Thursdays Description: Mahjong is a very old tile Time: 1 pm game. The game is not only amusing, but it Ages: 50+ stimulates your mind and thinking processes Cost: Free Description: Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards. Bring a friend for even more fun!

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Billiards

Let’s Dance Line Dance

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Daily Time: 7 am - 9 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Description: The billiards room features four tournament size tables on which to practice your skills. Pool sticks available for use without charge.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 4 - 5:30 pm Ages: 40+ Cost: $2.00 per session Instructor: Debbie Bailey Description: Debbie’s mission is to encourage people to enjoy dance, to learn simple dance steps & to move to the beat of the music. She has taught classes previously and will provide some instruction.

Line dance experience is not required.

Beginners to Advanced are welcome to participate.

Questions: Call Kamela 434-6233

Table Tennis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays Time: 9:30 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: Join us for some friendly competition and make many great new friends. Please wear athletic shoes.

Pickleball Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays Time: 8 am Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: This activity is a modified form of tennis and we play doubles. This activity is for both senior men and women.

Pickleball is now being played all over the country and has been added to the National Senior Games. Yearly tournaments will be held.

Line Dance with Martha Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 3:30 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: $6 per week; Silver Sneakers receive discount Description: This class is for those who have completed the Absolute Beginner Line Dance class and are ready for more challenging steps and dances. Have fun, challenge your brain and body and burn some calories too!

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Advanced Line Dance (Dandy Line Dancers)

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Mondays Time: 6 pm Ages: 40+ Cost: pay instructor directly Description: This class is for advanced line dancers. The group practices and performs at the Center and in the community.

Ballroom Dance Lessons Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesday Time: 5:15 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 Description: Learn or polish your Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha and other dance styles. Beginners to experienced are welcome. No partner necessary.

Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Friday Time: 3:45 pm Ages: 40+ Cost: $2 Description: Join us to learn basic ballroom dance steps just in time for the Friday night dance. No partner necessary.

Ballroom Dance Practice Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Thursdays Time: 1 pm Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Description: Practice your dance steps to music from years gone by, make new friends and exercise your body and mind.

No partner required

Friday Night Dance Dance from 7-10 p.m. to a live band.

Bring a snack to share during the break.

Suggested items include chips/dip, fruit, vegetable tray, crackers/cheese, finger sandwiches, cookies and other desserts.

Price is $5 if registered and paid by noon on the day of the dance $7 at the door For special dances, the ticket price is slightly higher and will be advertised as such. Silver Sneakers discount only applies to those who prepay.

September 18 - Jerry Pierce October 2 - Kids Our Age October 16 - Special Event Dance at Munsey United Methodist Church Sway into Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Dance featuring Patty Quarles November 6 - Limited Edition December 4 - Jerry Pierce December 18 - Special Event Dance Christmas Dance

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2015 Line Dance Parties

Murder Mystery Dinner Show

Location: Memorial Park Community Cen ter Dates: September 25 - enjoy apple pies and other fall treats November 13 - Thankful Dance Bring a canned food for Second Harvest Food Bank to increase your chances of winning some amazing prizes.

December 11 - Bring a savory or sweet dish to share as we celebrate the holidays.

Drinks will be provided by the center.

Time: 6 - 8 pm Ages: 18+ Cost: $3 per person, bring a snack to share. Drinks provided.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Friday, September 11, 2015 Time: Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 6:30 pm Ages: 12+ Cost: $10 (includes dinner) Description: Murder Mystery Caravan will entertain with Marlene Remington’s “In Memoriam”. The script inspired by Agatha Christie’s “Ten Little Indians” is a fast moving murder mystery that will send a chill down your spine. The play takes place in the 1950’s on isolated Castle Island, one of the Thousand-Islands on the St. Lawrence Seaway in upstate New York. Five people gather for a weekend house party that turns into a nightmare as one person after the other is first accused of being a murderer and then is murdered – each by a different method. The plot thickens with each mysterious death until only two guests remain. Take a stab at whodunit -- even Agatha Christie would be surprised at this unique ending!

S.A.L.T. Council Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: 1st Thursday of each month Time: 2 pm Ages: All Ages Cost: FREE Description: Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T. Council) is an organization of seniors, law enforcement officers and community groups which meets monthly to address the concerns and solutions for a more senior friendly community.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Event Location: Memorial Park Community

Center Date: November 3, 2013 Time: 9 am - Noon by appointment (must call 423-434-6237 to make your appointment; no walk-ins) Ages: Anyone with Medicare Cost: Free Description: Trained SHIP volunteers will work one-in-one with you to compare Medicare plans to help you get the most coverage for the least amount of money.

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Rental payments will be taken online at myjcparks.org or in person the Winged Deer Park Administration office. Call (423) 283-5815 for more information.

General Information Johnson City Parks and Recreation has a number of picnic shelters throughout the park system that are available for rental ranging from small to corporate size and ranging in price $25 - $100. City residents receive a $5 discount.

All shelter usage requires a reservation. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given on rentals and reservations.

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Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5815 Buffalo Mountain Park is a 725-acre natural resource area obtained in a land swap with the U. S. Forest Service in 1994. The park is location on the North Slope of Buffalo Mountain and consists of steep topography and densely forested land. The park functions as a nature preserve primarily for hiking, picnicking, and nature programs.

Carnegie Park 601 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 Carnegie Park, formerly Jaycee Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park established in 1945. The park consists of two girls’ lighted softball fields, a restroom shelter, basketball court, and playground.

Cardinal Park 129 Legion Street Call: 423-283-5822 Established in 1950, Cardinal Park is a 5-acre sports field (Howard Johnson Field) primarily used for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Appalachian League farm club, Amenities include a concession area, clubhouse, lighted baseball field, press box and restrooms.

Carver Park & Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Avenue Call: 423-461-8830 Established in 1958, Carver Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park. Amenities include two basketball courts, fitness trail, multi-use court, two pavilions, playground, and recreation center. A recreation center is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, library, meeting space, teen room, community room, arts and crafts area, and kitchen. A new recreation facility was dedicated in 2005.

Civitan Park 1000 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 Civitan Park was established in 1963 on the site of a former landfill. This 33-acre community park has under-gone a total renovation for primary use as a

soccer facility in a park setting. The development includes five lighted soccer fields, concession area with restrooms, volleyball, playground and a walking trail connecting Lions, Civitan and Rotary Parks.

Earth Day Park 208 E. Main Street Call: 423-283-5815 Earth Day Park was established in 1991 and is a ¼ acre special use park. The park’s primary function is a pedestrian route between Main Street and the Downtown Square parking lot.

Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Road Call: 423-461-4872 Freedom Hall Pool is an indoor pool adjacent to the Freedom Hall Civic Center operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The facility is equipped with restrooms, showers, and party room.

Kermit Tipton Stadium 900 Stadium Drive Call: 423-283-5822 Kermit Tipton Stadium is Johnson City’s first synthetic turf field football complex. It is home to Science Hill High School football and Johnson City Parks and Recreation programs.

Keystone Park 601 Bert Street Call: 423-283-5815 Equipped with two little league fields, concession and score tower.

Kiwanis Park & Recreation Center 717 W. Market Street Call: 423-283-5815 Kiwanis Park, established in 1949, is a 9-acre neighborhood park. The park is primarily used for baseball play and summer playground programs. Amenities include a band shell with restrooms, lighted baseball field, lighted basketball courts, picnic tables, playground, and recreation center. Neighborhood Park is located adjacent to Kiwanis Park. Established in 1972,

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Neighborhood Park is a 2-acre baseball field used primarily for youth baseball.

Liberty Bell Tennis Center 505 Liberty Bell Blvd.

Call: 423-283-5822 Located near Freedom Hall Civic Center the complex offers 14 lighted tennis courts.

Lions Park 817 Country Club Court Call: 423-283-5815 Lions Park, established in 1958, is an 8-acre neighborhood park used primarily for Little League baseball.

Amenities include two-lighted baseball fields, one non-lighted field, concession, and restroom area and a covered pavilion with restrooms and kitchen.

Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street Call: Aquatics - 423-434-5749 Recreation Services - 423-434-5749 Senior Services - 423-434-6237 State-of-the-art, 72,000 square foot neighborhood community center that opened December 10, 2012.

It represents the area’s first intergenerational facility, housing Aquatics, Recreation Services, and Senior Services under one roof. The center offers a variety of programming including aquatics, health and fitness, socialization, outdoors, charter trips, Homeschool, technology, arts, and much more. The center is equipped with a 75-foot lap pool, therapy pool, and teaching pool, enabling aquatics to facilitate a diverse aquatics program to a wide-range of age groups.

Recreation opportunities include a two court gymnasium, two dance and aerobic rooms, a fitness room, billiards, and four outdoor tennis courts. Other programming areas include performing and visual arts, socials, computer lab, arts and crafts, and a game room. An outdoor amphitheater and plaza honoring veterans with the famous Doughboy as it’s centerpiece. Event rentals are also available at this location with several rooms that can accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirements, meetings, and luncheons.

Metro-Kiwanis Park 817 Guaranda Drive Call: 423-283-5815 Purchased in 1972, Metro-Kiwanis is a 15-acre community park used primarily for softball league play.

Amenities include concession area and restrooms, two picnic shelters, picnic tables, Playground area, two

lighted softball fields and five tennis courts. Friendship Gardens located within the park, is a 3-acre special use area whose primary purpose is self-directed activities. The gardens are home for “Junaluska” a 30-foot carving in honor of the American Indians. The sculpture was created in 1986 by sculptor Peter Wolf Toth.

Paul Christman Park 1000 N. Boone Street Call: 423-283-5815 Developed in 1983, Paul Christman Park is a ½-acre neighborhood park, which includes a small shelter with picnic table, playground area and a multi-use basketball court.

Powell Square Park 201 W. Popular Street Call: 283-5815 Established in 1889, this 1.4 acre neighborhood park is the department’s oldest park. Amenities include multi-use playing field, picnic tables, shelter with restrooms, and playground area.

Princeton Arts Center 2516 E. Oakland Avenue Call: 423-283-5800 Established 1986, the center serves as the artistic and cultural resources for the department offering a variety of performing and visual art programs. The center is equipped with a conference room, gallery space, art studio, program space, and an outdoor toddler play area.

Rotary Park 1001 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5815 The Carnegie Realty Company donated Rotary Park to the city in 1908. The park consists of 10.4 acres and is one of the most popular parks in the city with an annual attendance of over 40,000. The park is open April through October and is primarily used as a picnic facility in a natural setting. Amenities include six covered picnic shelters, restrooms, multi-use picnic tables, multi-use playing field, and playground area. A Boundless Playground is planned for 2016.

Skate Park 705 Liberty Bell Boulevard Call: 423-283-5815 The concept of developing a public skate park was initiated by residents, both youth and adults with an active interest in the sport in 1998. In 1999 the firm of Purkiss-Rose-rsi was secured to design the park.

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Spring Street Park 106 Spring Street

Call: 423-283-5815 Spring Street Park, located in the central business district, is a ½-acre green space facility surrounded by commercial buildings. The park consists of a brick patio area with benches and landscaping.

Veterans Park 1005 Southwest Avenue Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1973, Veterans Park is a ¼-acre special use park, which has been incorporated into the new South Side Elementary School campus. The park is equipped with multi-use picnic tables and benches.

Willow Springs Park 1201 Huffine Road Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1998, Willow Springs Park encompasses 36 acres in southwest Johnson City between Huffine and Antioch Roads. It was named after a dairy that operated near the site around the turn of the century.

Architectural designs for shelters and light fixtures are reminiscent of styles prevalent during Johnson City’s earliest days. Our heritage is also the inspiration for the name of the playground: Johnson’s Depot. In the mid-1850’s, Henry Johnson (Johnson’s City first mayor) built a general store and post office. In 1857 when rail service was established to this area, Mr. Johnson built a depot. The growing community was first known as “Johnson’s Tank” and then “Johnson’s Depot” until its incorporation as Johnson City in 1869. Accordingly, the playground design features train and village theme play elements.

Johnson City Dog Park @ Willow Springs 1201 Huffine Road Contact: Website: www.jcdogpark.org The Willow Springs Dog Park Project is a cooperative effort between the Friends of Johnson City Dog Park Association and the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department. The 1.6 acre site is located within the park boundaries of Willow Springs Park.

For information contact the Dog Park Association at www.jcdogpark.org.

Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Highway Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1991, Winged Deer Park is a 200-acre district park. The J. Norton Arney family previously owned and operated the farm from the 1940’s through

the early 70’s. Mr. Arney was a noted car dealer and raised and trained show horses in the area. The farm was used primarily to grow hay and had several large stables on the lakefront property. The city purchased the property in 1985. The original farmhouse was converted into what is now the Parks and Recreation administration office, which includes a meeting room, working offices and a landscaped patio area with small gazebo. Amenities include five-lighted softball fields, athletic office scorer’s towers, and restroom, three-lighted soccer fields, Batter’s Up batting cages, a 18-hole disc golf course, playground area, soccer concession building with restroom, half-mile walk track and paved fitness trails which winds through the forested section of the park.

The lakefront area features two sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter with restroom, public boating access, green space, lighted handicap accessible boardwalk, amphitheater, and a Festival Plaza multi-use area with restroom. The park’s historical area features the Robert Young Cabin one of Johnson City’s oldest dwellings, the Massengil Monument, and the James H. Quillen Historical Tree Arboretum.

Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Road Call: 423-283-5821 Offers 8.2 miles of hiking trails considered moderate, a 1,500 ft. rise from the picnic area to the top can be strenuous if you are not in fairly good shape. All mileage is measured from the picnic area. (The White Rock Trail is a 4.5 mile loop). Huckleberry Knob - .05 Lady Slipper Loop - .09 Hartsell Hollow - .05 White Rock - 2.3 Tip Top - 2.1 Carver Park 322 W. Watauga Avenue Call: 423-461-8830 Quarter-mile flat walking track Civitan Park 1000 N. Broadway Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking / jogging track joins Lions Park and Civitan Park and measures 1/57 miles.

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Liberty Bell Complex Liberty Bell Boulevard Call: 423-283-5822

The paved walking track circle the entire Liberty Bell Complex and offers 1.7 miles of fitness area. The Liberty Bell Track features a 375-meter jogging and walking surface.

Tweetsie Trail Alabama Street Call: 423-283-5815 The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing form ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, and biking on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. When complete, the 10-mile trail will be the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee. The trail was built without any federal or state funding. Rather, it’s the result of generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local governments.

Willow Springs Park 1201 Huffine Road Call: 423-283-5815 Feature 1.8 miles of paved walking surface which encircles the park, it’s exercise with a view!

Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Highway Call: 423-283-5815 Flat track, which encircles ball field is a half-mile. The wooded, paved and lighted trails measure 1.5 miles. An 18-hole disc golf course is also located in this area.

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Bicycles - Places for families to ride Liberty Bell Recreation Trail This 1.7 mile walking and jogging trail encircles the entire Liberty Bell Complex. Children on bikes and Roller Blades are welcome. No adult bikes are allowed.

State of Franklin Multi-Use Trail Greenline Road The trail is 2.3 miles in length and is open to all users.

It starts at the intersection of Greenline Road and extends to Sunset Drive.

Tweetsie Trail Alabama Street The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing form ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton.

Nearby Locations Steele Creek Park - Bristol Warriors Path State Park - Kingsport Virginia Creeper Trail - Trail runs from Abington to White Top, Virginia, Bays Mountain Park - Kingsport

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