Senior Lifestyles Newsletter - October 2020

Senior Lifestyles VOLUME LXXVIII NO. 78

OCTOBER 2020

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October 2020

JCSC Foundation News At the printing of this newsletter, the Johnson City Senior Center is following the Executive order from Governor Bill Lee for senior centers to remain closed. We hope that you all are well, staying safe and masking up in public.

Remember, Do Your Part to Help STOP the Spread:

Wear your mask when out in public

Keep six foot distancing

Wash your hands with soap and water often

Congregate meal service is currently being served as a drive- thru.

So thankful that the Johnson City Senior Center @ Memorial Park Community Center building has a great drive thru area that is working great for us! Calls are being made on Tuesdays and Wednesdays taking meal orders from those individuals who have paperwork on file with FTHRA for the following week.

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

FTHRA Nutrition Program Monday

5 Beefy Macaroni Casserole Green Beans

Cinnamon Applesauce Dinner Roll

Menu for October

Tuesday

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Breaded Fish Patty w/tartar sauce Scalloped Potatoes

Wednesday

Squash Medley WW Bun

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Kielbasa Pasta Steamed Carrots Pineapple Tidbits Dinner Roll Egg Patty Sausage Grits

12 Oven Fried Chicken

Dinner Roll

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Peas

Dinner Roll

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19 Breaded Chicken

Lima Beans Dinner Roll

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Chili Dog w/mustard Baked Beans & onion WW Bun Potato Wedges

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Baked Ham Macaroni & Tomatoes

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Sloppy Joe Potato Wedges Mix Vegetables Fruited Yogurt

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Meatballs w/gravy Rice Carrots

Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Tenders Au Gratin Potatoes

26 Chicken & Dumplings Dinner Roll Brussel Sprouts Pears

WW Bun

Beefy Vegetable Soup Boiled Potatoes Pear Crisp

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Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Baked Apples

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Spaghetti w/ meatsauce Italian Mixed

Cinnamon Applesauce Texas Toast

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Taco Casserole Green Beans Baked Apples

Cornbread

30 Oven Fried Chicken

BBQ Pork Riblet Potato Wedges Baked Beans

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Chili w/beans & cheese Oven Browned Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Cornbread Chicken Casserole Dinner Roll Steamed Broccoli Sliced Apples

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Cauliflower w/cheese Dinner Roll

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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Peas & Carrots

29 Soup Beans w/onions

Oven Brown Potatoes Mix Greens

Friday

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Biscuit & Gravy Fruited Yogurt

Pineapple Dinner Roll

Thursday WW Bun

Mashed Potatoes Green Beans &

Cornbread

Biscuit

Vegetables Peach Cobbler Texas Toast Cornbread

Tomatoes Dinner Roll

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

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

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

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Hiking 101 Hip Hikers It’s October and it is fall so we would like to highlight several of our parks that have hiking trails. Some of you may already be hiking on these trails but many of you may not so we wanted to give you some information and pictures about Buffalo Mountain and Jacobs Park located in Johnson City.

Buffalo Mountain Park – 5750 High Ridge Road Let’s take a walk through the park.Buffalo

Mountain Park is a 725-acre natural resource area obtained in 1944 through a land swap with the U.S. Forest Service.

The park is located on the north slope of Buffalo Mountain and consists of steep topography and densely forested land. The city park is only part of Buffalo Mountain it is by no means all of Buffalo Mountain.

There are approximately 10 miles of trails.

More than half of the park’s acreage burned in 2008 on the Johnson City side, or the west part of the park.There is over an 800 foot elevation change from the two trailheads to Tip Top or White Rock.

You will hike uphill almost the whole way.

There is only one building in the park

besides the guard shack at the entrance, Harris Pavilion, which offers 3 picnic tables. (No bathrooms) There are no trashcans. Pack it in, pack it out. Most trails in the park are considered “moderate.”

The main stream in the park is Catbird Creek. The Noggin trail runs along it.

There are no waterfalls in the park.

Huckleberry Knob is only 2/10 mile from the Harris Pavilion. It faces west and offers a good view of Johnson City. People can pick out the ETSU dome, Science Hill water tower, the VA Hospital. And, yes there are huckleberries in July (Very similar to blueberries).

White Rock is the most sought after view in the park. It faces east and sits at about 3200 feet.

The total mileage for the White Rock Loop is 4.4 miles.

Tip Top is a good “destination hike” because there is a picnic table and a great place to stop for a snack.

The Lone Oak trail takes you out of the park. It is about two miles down to Dry Creek Road. There is a small gravel parking lot area near the trail head for about four cars.

Trails are blazed (marked) on trees in the colors designated on the map. There is usually a blaze in front of you or behind

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you at any time, within your line of sight.

There are ATV trails on another part of the mountain in Unicoi County, accessed by a parking lot off Dry Creek Road. The number to call for ATV information is 423638-4109. You can find more information about Buffalo Mountain Park and a map of the trails on the City of Johnson City website under Parks and Recreation then click on Parks & Facilities.

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Hiking 101 Hip Hikers

Another park within Johnson City to check out is:

Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek

This park is a testament to community in the wake of tragedy. In 2004, a lively little boy named Jacob Luis Francisco who loved nature and climbing trees, became suddenly ill with a malady that stumped the doctors. Tragically, Jacob could not be saved from what was later diagnosed to be a case of E. coli poisoning, which he caught from an unknown source.

Since Sinking Creek was near their neighborhood and had a known E. coli issue, Jacob’s father, mother and brother became advocates for cleaning up the creek. Working with the Boone Watershed Partnership, they galvanized an outpouring of community spirit that resulted in local volunteers, students from East Tennessee State University and government and community organization support coming together to restore the Sinking Creek and its wetlands.

The park encompasses 28 urban acres designated by Johnson City as parkland, and it is an incredibly diverse space with five acres of wetlands, meadows and a ridge of hardwood forest and Sinking Creek runs through it.

Thousands and thousands of plants and seeds have been planted and established that have pollinator value.

There is a big emphasis on native species.

Hours of work are devoted to the task each year to removing invasive plants.

No one mows at Jacob’s Nature Park.

This park is a certified monarch waypoint, has a 30 tree arboretum, is a certified backyard wildlife with the National Wildlife Federation and has won awards for its pollinator habitat.

The park has two entrances, 1220 King Springs Road and 1991 Ocala Street. The Ocala St. entrance boasts a beautiful outdoor classroom with cedar benches and a green roof.

This urban oasis focuses on educating people about E. coli and its sources, such as leaking septic tanks or cattle in the creek. The Johnson City community hopes to someday find that the wetlands cumulative work has won and Sinking Creek can be de-listed as an E. coli source.

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Parks BINGO

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Now let’s have some fun and participate in Parks BINGO during October.

If you have any questions, please call the center at 423-434-6237.

Once you have BINGO, send me your pictures and make sure you list your name to be entered into a drawing for prizes. The drawing will occur the first week of November and winners will be notified.

PARKS BINGO Senior Services, 510 Bert St. ~ 423-434-6237

Visit a park you’ve never been to before Learn some history at Winged Deer Park Visit Massengil Monument

Strike a pose with Chief Junaluska at Metro-Kiwanis Park Walk the track around the soccer fields at Civitan Park

Take a friend to lunch at Rotary Park

Can you find Paul Christman Park?

Take a stroll on the Tweetsie Trail

Take in the view from Tannery Knobs Bike Park

Take a selfie with your favorite sculpture at Founders Park

Walk the Boardwalk at Winged Deer Park’s lakefront

Talk with the turtles at the pond at Willow Springs Park

Check out the oldest park in Johnson City Powell Square Park

Work a puzzle at your favorite park

Check out the driving range and take a selfie at Pine Oaks

Take your dog for a walk in a park

Schedule a tour of the new Langston Centre

Be a kid again on the playground at Carver Park

Read a book in a park

Hike Huckleberry Knob at Buffalo Mountain Park

Visit the Veterans Memorial at Kiwanis Park

Check out the Doughboy at Memorial Park Community Center

Visit the historical tree arboretum at Winged Deer Park Check out the living roof pavilion at Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek Take a selfie at the Willow Springs Dog Park Sign

Take the opportunity to visit your parks and participate in a fun and exciting virtual event.

During the month of October mask up and enjoy these fun and socially distanced activities.

Here is how it works: Print or download the BINGO sheet. Snap a photo of you and/or a family member or friend in the activities that make BINGO across, down, diagonal or even better fill the card. POST your activities on Facebook, tag us or email us your photos at Dfogle@johnsoncitytn.org. Once you have BINGO your name will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Drawing will be held Nov. 2. Winners will be notified.

Rules: One (1) BINGO sheet per person. Must tag Senior Center Facebook page at Johnson City Senior Center. Open to all ages. Images must be submitted by October 31. Let’s GO ALL OUT for Parks BINGO!

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This string art pumpkin project is such a simple craft to make and will add the perfect pop of fall to your table or mantel!

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Place the template on top of the wood and start hammering in the nails. Hammer the nails right through the paper using the lines on the template as a guide. Make sure not to hammer them in too far, about halfway down works well, and space them evenly throughout

I just love the look of string art and how easy it is to customize a string art project with different shapes, colors, and even words!

Since fall is just around the corner (is anyone else ready for cooler weather?!) I thought it would be cute to make a pumpkin shaped string art to sit out on our table. I always end up with lots of scrap wood pieces from making other projects and they are perfect for these string art projects!

Supplies • wood • paint or stain • sand paper (optional) • small wire brad nails • hammer • embroidery thread • scissors • pumpkin template

After all the nails are in place, pull up the paper template to reveal your pumpkin design.

Take one end of the embroidery thread and tie it in a knot around one of the nails. Start the stringing process by wrapping the thread around each nail, going up, down, across, or diagonal. Continue this process until the pumpkin shape is filled with string. Tie off the end to a nail and trim any excess with scissors.

Using brown thread, I repeated the stringing steps to create the stem. Get creative with your string art – use different colors or even create a pattern with the string by zig zagging back & forth. So many possibilities!

Instructions Start by painting or staining your piece of wood. If you want a more distressed look, sand the edges a little with sandpaper after the paint has dried.

Print out a pumpkin template that is roughly the same size as the piece of wood. You can find free clipart shapes by using Google or you can draw one out on a piece of paper.

How cute would it be to create these pumpkins in a few different sizes or even use some unconventional fall colors, like teal and coral! String art is such a fun project to make for any holiday or season!

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WE ARE PREPARED

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at Dominion of Johnson City!

Dominion is devoted to continuing to focus on the overall health and safety of our residents and staff by following strict CDC-guidelines and sanitary precautions.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS! CALL (423) 207-2243 TO SCHEDULE A SAFE TOUR WITH OUR CDC-TRAINED STAFF.

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Trunk or Treat with a twist on October 29th, 4pm to 7pm RSVP by calling (423) 226-5856 by 10/28 This event will be held outside and will adhere to all social distancing guidelines.

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What About Funeral Services During These Times?

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Madness Monday Do the following exercises to complete Madness Monday January – One minute walking February – Two Hamstring Curls each leg March – Three Forward lunges each leg April – Four Push-ups or push away from the wall May – Five Jumping Jacks or modified jumping jacks June – Six sit to stand from a chair July – Seven High Knees each leg August – Eight Heel Raises – come up on your toes September – Nine alternating punches October – Ten overhead presses November – Eleven Triceps kick back December – Twelve ¼ squats For the months that have 31 days, repeat the exercises for those days. To test the brain see if you remember the months with 31 days without having to look at a calendar.

Tune-up Tuesday

Depending on whether you watch TV or not, you will have two options to choose: Option One: TV Watcher – During your favorite show or news hour – Each time a commercial comes on start walking either in place or down the hall whatever works best for you and continue to walk during the entire length of the commercial. Do this for each commercial during that one- hour program. Time the total amount that you walk during each commercial and total all the times and I bet you will be amazed at how much time spent on commercials.

Option Two: Walking – total of 15 minutes. Follow the following instructions: Walk at a slow pace one minute Pick up the pace for 30 seconds Slower 30 seconds Alternate Faster walk then slower walk for 6 minutes (If you are timing from the start it would be at the eight minute mark) Walk at moderate pace for two minutes Then walk faster for 30 seconds, then slower for 30 seconds (This will start at the ten minute mark) Alternate fast walk and slow walk for 5 minutes (30 seconds each) Then walk slow for one minute to cool down Total time will be 16 minutes Be sure you work at your level. If you have not been walking already for 15 minutes, start out slower and gradually increase your time. Some of you may even be able to run for the fast time. Listen to your body.

After you have done either option, try doing this pattern to work your brain – Right arm up, left hand down, then Left arm up, right arm out to the side. Repeat that 5 times Or work a puzzle, do something to work your brain.

Wacky Wednesday

YMCA – You know the tune – type in YMCA you tube for Village People – YMCA

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Music Video 1978 Put the music on and go through the motions – Y-arms up, M-Elbows up and fingers touching in front of chest, C- Pointing to left Right arm overhead and left arm out to side, A- Arms overhead palms together Remember this is wacky Wednesday and no one can see you so just have some fun.

Going back to your childhood – Remember the Hokey Pokey – Now I know you do – You can sing to yourselves or type in The Hokey Pokey Song with Actions with Debbie Doo Kids and follow along.

Total Body Thursday Grab a can, water bottle or weight times two and do the following exercises: Overhead press Weight at side, rise up on your toes Biceps Curl Weight at side, complete a quarter squat Triceps Kickbacks Weight at side, forward lunge and alternate Complete each exercise for 10 repetitions for one set, then complete an additional set or two

Flip-a-coin Friday

Heads Jumping Jacks Name months with 31 days Forward Leg Lifts Fruit that starts with letter K Walk or Jog in place Smallest US state Sit-to-stand

Tails High Knees Which months have 28 days?

Lunges Vegetable that starts with J March in place What Months have 8 letters Hamstring Curls

First Flip Second Flip Third Flip Fourth Flip Fifth Flip Sixth Flip Seventh Flip

Do the exercises for 30 seconds and you have 30 seconds to answer the brain teaser.

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510 Bert Street Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 434-6237

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Tips for Telemedicine Appointments

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Give yourself enough time for the initial set-up     

Ask the office staff what app or website they use for telemedicine and if they have a help desk or number to call if you have trouble or questions.

If you are not comfortable with technology, ask a trusted friend or relative to assist in getting your device set up and stay close by during the appointment.

Download the appropriate app or visit the website before the day of your first telehealth appointment and get familiar with it.

Set up your account or login information, if needed.

If the app or site allows, test both your speakers and microphone ahead of time to make sure you can hear and be heard.

Be prepared and minimize distractions     

Find a quiet place for your visit, and let others know to minimize noise and interruptions.

Make arrangements for any children or pets so they don’t distract you.

Make sure your device is charged and that you have a reliable internet connection.

Have good lighting so that the provider can see you well. Usually having light or a window facing you is best.

If you have home medical equipment, like blood pressure monitor, scale, glucometer or thermometer, check these readings right before the appointment or have the devices nearby in case the provider wants you to check these numbers.JOHNSON CITY SENIOR SERVICES

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Have a list of your medications plus name and phone number of your pharmacy.

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Have a list of your symptoms, questions and concerns to discuss during the visit.

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Wear loose-fitting clothes in case you need to show potential issues to your provider.

Healthy Living.pdf – updated 10-01-2020 Have paper and pen to write down any instructions provided or consider allowing someone to sit-in on your appointment to help you take notes if you need it.

The Johnson City Senior Center misses their volunteers greatly and look forward to the day when we can serve together again!

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Eucalyptus Shower Melts Recipe

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Press your mixture firmly into your mold. It may get watery at the top once it settles.

Just take a paper towel and blot the water away. Put it in the freezer to dry.

After about an hour, your shower melts are ready to use. Store them in a dry, airtight container for 1-2 months.

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Ingredients 1 cup baking soda 2-5 tablespoons water 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil 10 drops peppermint essential oil 10 drops lavender essential oil Soap colorant (optional) Silicone mold

Directions Add baking soda to a glass or metal bowl.

Slowly mix water with baking soda one tablespoon at a time until you reach a thick paste consistency.

You may not need 5 full tablespoons. I ended up using about 4 to get the consistency I was looking for.

Add in your essential oil and soap colorant if using and mix well. The amount of each is up to your personal preference. I used 10 drops of each scent, but if you want a stronger aroma, you could easily do 15-20 drops. You can also add a drop to the finished shower melt right before you get in the shower if they don’t turn out to be strong enough.

I’ve used food coloring in the past without any issues, but you can get soap colorant for a reasonable price at places like Hobby Lobby or Amazon.

This is what the mixture looks like after the soap coloring is added. It’s a little like wet sand.

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Aquatics

Aquatics Freedom Hall Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) M-F 7-8:30a or 11:30a-2:00p Cost: $2 per session Must Reserve a spot by calling 423-461-4872 One person per lane for a 45 minute time slot.

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

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

Medicare Annual Enrollment period is October 15- December 7.

This is the time when you can join, switch or drop your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage coverage.

Taking the time to review your plan and compare it to others on the market every fall may reduce your out-of-pocket costs and ensure that you find a plan that covers all your prescriptions. Research shows that the average Medicare beneficiary can save $300 or more annually on their medications if they review their Part D coverage.

In the past we were able to offer Medicare Open Enrollment events at the senior center in partnership with the Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP) to assist individuals compare their plan options. Unfortunately, due to COVID 19 pandemic we will be unable to hold these events in 2020 at the center.

Instead, you may call SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 for assistance by phone, or they can send you a worksheet that you can complete and return to them for a plan comparison by mail or email. You may also call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) for assistance comparing plan options.

Plan information and costs for 2021 will not be available until after October 1, 2020.

TN SHIP is funded by a grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living and the Department of Health and Human Services. It provides free, objective information and assistance on Medicare and related health insurance issues. TN SHIP counselors are not affiliated with any insurance company. It is administered by the First Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability.

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