Senior Lifestyles - March 2019

Senior Lifestyles Volume LXXVIII NO. 59

March 2019

Warm up for Spring

at the Senior Center!

Hikers / Walkers Season Kickoff Meetings Page 3

Healthy Gut ~ Healthy You Page 7

Community Input Day Page 12

News

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March 2019

JCSC Foundation News

Johnson City Senior Center Foundation - Who Are We? The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization administered by a group of volunteers appointed by City Commission. The Foundation’s goal is to support the needs of individuals over 55 who reside in Washington, Sullivan, Carter and Unicoi counties. Our approach is twofold and includes supporting seniors who utilize the Johnson City Senior Center by either subsidizing critical programs such as the healthcare coordinator; funding transport for cultural activities outside of the Tri-Cities area; and providing support through the center’s fellowship program and our Christmas Box project. The fellowship program provides financial support to low income individuals which allows them to participate in activities at the Johnson City Senior Center at greatly reduced costs. The Christmas Box project provides food, household products and personal hygiene items to low income seniors and their families each year. Check out our website for more information: www.JCSCFoundation.org.

WEATHER ALERT Inclement Weather Policy: If Johnson City Schools are closed for bad weather, the center will open at 10:00am and all instructor led programs cancelled and the center will close at 5:00pm. If the Johnson City Schools are on a 2 hour delay for bad weather, the center will open at 10:00am and programs will occur as normal and the center will close at normal hours.

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!

March 2019

Hiking, Walkers & Talkers

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Hip Hikers* Season Kickoff Meeting Cost: Free Tuesday, March 12, 10:30a-11:30a Come join us for the season kickoff meeting for all senior Hikers. Get ready to return to Hiking this Spring as we discuss upcoming hikes and events. Guest speaker: Kayla Carter, Outdoor Development Manager Northeast Tennessee Economic Partnership and “AT through Hiker.”

Warriors’ Path State Park- Sinking Waters Trail Cost: Free Thursday, March 21, 7:30a Discover wildlife in this varied backcountry habitat. Enjoy forests, fields and a boardwalk through the wetlands. Observe the “Sinking Waters” on this trail of three successive loops. The trail is 3 miles with some elevation gain. The trail is rated as easy to moderate, carpooling from MCPP; returning by 1:00p.

Lamar Alexander State Park- Rocky Fork to Flint Creek Trail Cost: Free Thursday, March 28, 7:30a Start at the Rocky Fork trail head and follow the Flint Creek Trail as it meanders by the Flint Creek.

The highlight of the trail is the Flint Creek Battle Site, a grassy hollow where a historic battle was fought between John Sevier and Chickamauga warriors in 1789. The trail is an out and back approximately 3.5 miles in length with a steady elevation gain. The Trail is rated as moderate, carpooling from MCPP; returning by 1:00p.

Hiking 101* Season Kick off Meeting Cost: Free • Tuesday, March 12, 10:30-11:30a Come join us for the season kickoff meeting for senior Hikers. Get ready to return to hiking this spring as we discuss upcoming hikes and events. First hike schedule for April 2nd.

The community service sewing project for the month was making Trauma Dolls for the Kiwanis Club.

Walkers & Talkers* Season Kick off Meeting Cost: Free • Tuesday, March 12, 10:30-11:30a Come join us for the season kickoff meeting for senior Hikers. Get ready to return to Hiking this spring as we discuss upcoming hikes and events. Walkers and Talkers will resume this spring. Look for a schedule of events beginning In May.

* Preparation is the key to success! Remember to use your Hiking Checklist to pack for each trip.

Grief Support If you or someone you know needs grief support, please attend one of our support groups.

We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm at the Memorial Park Community Center.

510 Bert St • Johnson City, TN 37601

E x p e r i e n c e a t ra dit i on of c ar ing.

(423) 282-1521 • MorrisBaker.com

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Learning, Computers

Computers

Lifelong Learning Current Scams Educational Program Thursday, March 14 11am Cost: Free An officer from the Johnson City Police Department will be at the Center for a presentation on current scams to be aware of and how to spot them. Don’t miss out on this very useful and informative discussion. Please Pre-register.

Conversational Spanish Mondays, 2-3p Cost: Free Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo If you have some knowledge of Spanish, would like to learn more, or refresh your speaking skill. Mr. Ceffalo was a language instructor at ETSU, Milligan and NE State. Please Pre-register.

E.T.S.U. Eagle Cam Discussion has been Cancelled!

Tuesday, March 19 10:00a

Beginning French Wednesdays, 1-2:30p Cost: Free Instructor: Lise Spaller Come join our fun new class if you are interested in learning the French language and about French culture from a native French speaker from Paris and former teacher. Please Pre-register.

Senior Driver Safety Program Wednesday, March 27 10a Cost: Free Instructor: Sergeant Nathan Hall Sergeant Hall from the Tennessee Highway Patrol will lead a program about driving safely, specifically pertaining to Seniors.

Come join us for this informative program, everyone needs a refresher from time to time. Please Pre-register.

The World’s Greatest Geological Wonders Video Lecture Series Tuesdays, March 5, 12, & 26 at 11a (We will not meet on the 19th) Cost: Free Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Mount Fuji, the Galapagos Islands. These natural wonders are on everyone’s list of must-see attractions that are both spectacular and geologically fascinating.

But what about Ha Long Bay, the Columbia Glacier, Erta Ale lava lake, and the Great Blue Hole? They also belong on the list, along with more than 200 other sites, both famous and obscure, that are well worth a visit to see breathtaking vistas combined with the grandeur of geological forces in action. Please Pre-register Genealogy Club Third Wednesday of every month Wednesday, March 20, 1-3p Cost: Free Everyone is welcome, whether you are a beginner or you have experience working on your family tree. This will be an informal meeting to talk about all things Genealogy. Please Pre-register.

The Film Club Third Thursday of every month Thursday, March 21, 1-4p Cost: Free Join Rusty Sheridan, Professor at E.T.S.U. in the Media and Communication department, as he leads a monthly club that views, thinks critically, and discusses a different film each month. So if you’re a film buff or interested in learning more about film, come join us. Everyone is welcome. March’s film with be the Paul Newman classic “Cool Hand Luke”. Please Pre-register.

Johnson City German Club Thursdays, 10:00a-12p • Cost: Free People of all ages and skill-levels are welcome. Attendance is not required. Our goal is to promote the lifelong learning of the 3 C’s (Conversation, Composition, Culture) associated with the German language. Everyone receives free meeting minutes & special reports in German with English translations and full-color pictures. These documents are available via E-mail, a BLOG, and a limited number of complimentary paper copies brought to each meeting. Check us out on Mr. Pollock’s BLOG at http://herrpollock. livejournal.com and see for yourself.

March 2019

Power of Attorney for Healthcare Do you have questions about Power of Attorney when it comes to healthcare but don’t have funds for legal services? Or do you know someone who has a need w/o funds? Make an appointment to meet one on one with Wesley Wilson. He is a licensed attorney since 1962 and actively engaged in Power of Attorney. Call 4346229 to set up an appointment.

FREE TAX ASSISTANCE Volunteers working through AARP-VITA will prepare your Federal and Tennessee taxes for free at the Memorial Park Community Center beginning Tuesday February 5, 2019. Tax preparation will be by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday until April 12. All volunteers are trained using IRS and AARP-VITA standards and must pass an IRS test. They can prepare all individual and joint tax returns, with a few exceptions for certain complicated returns.

There are no age or income limitations for this free service. For appointments, please call the Center staff at 434-6237.

You must bring proof of your Social Security number and the Social Security numbers of all dependents on the return, photo identification for all individuals, and all tax documents such as W-2s, 1099-Rs, SSA-1099s, 1099-Bs, brokers statements, 1099INTs and 1099-DIVs, as well as your filed 2017 tax return. If you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace, you must also bring your form 1095-A, which you will receive from the federal government. Until you have received all needed forms, the volunteers will be unable to complete your returns.

Photographic Journey with Ron Zucker Tuesday, March 12 1p Instructor: Ron Zucker Cost: Free Join us on a multi-media photographic journey to Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania’s National and State Parks. We will be visiting waterfalls, Lake Erie, and much more. Please Preregister.

Need help purchasing a computer, laptop, MacBook Pro, cell phone, iPad or a tablet? Call 423-434-6229 for assistance in choosing the right one for you.

Betty Hall – One-on-One Cost $15 – 1.5 hour class Call for Appointment information Computers, Laptops, Mobile Phones, iPhone, Samsung and Smartphones. iPads, all Tablets. Macbook Pro,Chromebooks.

Please bring device, prepay and register.

Amara Carberry – One-on-One Cost: $10 pre-register Mondays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 Appointments are from 12:30-1:30p and 1:30-2:30p Computer and Mobile Device help. Please bring laptop or Device. Please Pre-register and pre-pay.

Troubleshooting Devices.

“Walk-In” program Friday, March 29 2-3:30p Cost: Free Betty Hall and Staci White will be on hand to help you with your device (cellphones, tablets, etc). Don’t forget your device! You must pre-register.

Open Computer Lab hours for February through April!

Mondays 8a-5p Thursdays 8a-5p Saturdays 10a-4p Beginning February and continuing through April, the Open Computer Lab hours will change. Times/Availability subject to Change.

Musical Voices is looking for a leader for this musical group. This is a volunteer position. Responsibilities would include: • • • • •

Choosing songs for the group to sing Scheduling location to sing (This has been done for 2019) Direct practices Communicate with the group of any changes Coordinate transportation with the Senior Services bus driver (This has been done for 2019)

Please contact Chyrl McLaughlin at 423-434-6226 for more information?

Coming in April!

Setting up a College Plan for Your Children or Grandchildren Thursday, April 11 10:30a Cost: Free Instructor: David Beerman Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality.

Some of the topics discussed: establishing a college savings goal, savings strategies to help you reach your goal, and the various education savings plans. Please Pre-register.

March 2019

Outings, Travel

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Outings ETSU Men’s Basketball Game Saturday March 2 leave MPCC at 3p return approx. 6:30 Cost $ 6 Receive tickets at a discounted price. No need to wait.

Reserve your tickets in advance. No Refunds.

Titanic Museum and Lunch at Applewood Farmhouse Grill Wednesday, March 20 Leave MPCC at 8:00a, return approx. 4:00p Cost: $30 for Ticket and Transportation Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is a celebration of the ship, passengers and crew! Each guest entering the ship will receive a boarding pass of an actual Titanic passenger or crew. Feel their spirit presence in the galleries where over 400 personal and private artifacts are on display. Many are on display for the first time in the world. This collection is valued at over four and a half million dollars. The Guided tour takes about 2 hours, so wear some comfortable shoes. Lunch will be on your own at the Applewood Farmhouse Grill after the museum. No Refunds, limited seats. Register by March 15.

Spirit and Soul Concert at Milligan College Saturday, March 23 Leave MPCC at 6:45p, return approx. 9:30p Cost: $1 for transportation The men of the Milligan College Concert Choir will join forces with other men’s choirs to perform with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra. A highlight of the concert will be the Alto Rhapsody, Op. 53, by Johannes Brahms, featuring soloist Karen Smith. Also on the concert will be movements from Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem in D minor, as well as “Love Was My Lord and King” by contemporary American composer Gwyneth Walker (Source: milligan.edu). The concert is free, but an offering with a suggested donation of $5 will be taken to benefit the Milligan music program.

Coming in April!

Bluebell Wildflower Hike Instructor: JC Nature Program Coordinator, Connie Deegan Monday, April 1, Leave MPCC at 10:15a return approx. 11:45a Cost: Free Winged Deer Park has the largest collection of naturalized Bluebell flowers in Northeast Tennessee and they only bloom for a very short window of time! We will take a slow-paced stroll around the ‘back forty’ letting the Bluebells provide our centerpiece as we take advantage of many other things that the park has to offer. Easy hike, great for photos! Please preregister.

Wohlfahrt Dinner Theatre- Back to the 50’s Wednesday, April 10 Leave MPCC at 9:45a (load at 9:30a), return approx. 6p Cost: $38 (gratuity not included in price) charter bus Come down with the ‘Rockin’ Pneumonia and the “Boogie Woogie Flu” as you see a “Sweet Talking Guy” “Shake Rattle and Roll” through the 1950s with the “Chain Gang” as they

will be “Rocking Around the Clock” figuring out “Who Put the Bomp” in this fantastic tribute to a lost era. “Let the Good TImes Roll” as you Shout some of your favorite songs with us including “ Earth Angel”, “The Twist”, “Blue Moon” and so much more. Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre is a stateof-the-art German-themed dinner theatre nestled in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. Our luxurious dinner theatre promises our audiences the most unique theatre and dining experience around. While seated in comfortable-lounge style chairs, you will be served a four course meal prepared by our in-house chef. Then sit back and relax and let us entertain you with one of our Broadway caliber musical productions (Source: wohlfahrthaus.com).

Register by April 3. No refunds, limited seats.

Milligan College Orchestra – Music of the Seasons Saturday, April 13 Leave MPCC at 6:45p, return approx. 9:30p Cost: $1 for transportation The Milligan College Orchestra, directed by Dr. Kellie Brown, will present a concert that celebrates the variety of musical representations of the seasons of the year, written by composers from the Baroque to the present, including Grieg, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Gershwin, and Whitacre. The repertoire will also include excerpts from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. The grand finale of the concert will feature English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Folksongs of the Four Seasons for Women’s Choir and Strings.

The Milligan Women’s Chorale along with guest womens’ ensembles from around the region will join with the orchestra to bring to life this beautiful and exciting work (Source: milligan.edu).

The concert is free, but an offering with a suggested donation of $5 will be taken to benefit the Milligan music program.

Travel Corner Three events are happening in March that you will want to attend!

On Friday, March 1, we will offer a motor coach outing to the Southern Spring & Garden in Charlotte, NC. Bus departs at 6:45 am from MPCC. The show will include appearances by Julia Collin Davison, host of America’s

Test Kitchen, and Laura Leboutillier of Garden Answer, as well as exhibits and vendors. You will arrive at the show around 10:30 am and enjoy lunch on your own while you browse the exhibits. The bus will depart the show at 3:00 p.m., stop for a meal on the way home, and return to MPCC approximately 7:30 p.m. Cost for transportation only is $28; tickets to the show are $12 at the gate.

On March 7, we will repeat the video journey on Switzerland’s Amazing Train Rides and learn the history of Leonardo Da Vinci and the Last Supper while viewing The Private Life of a Masterpiece. These films showcase some of the amazing sights on the upcoming Collette Tours trip to Switzerland and Italy in August. The Switzerland film will begin at 11:00 a.m.; we will have a short break and begin the Last Supper film at 12:30 p.m. Drinks will be provided during the break – bring a bag lunch and enjoy fellowship with friends!

On March 14, the monthly meeting of JCSC Seniors on the Go will feature the upcoming Cape Cod and Nova Scotia motor coach trips; we invite you to attend and meet fellow travelers and make new friends.

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Senior Lifestyles

March 2019

March 2019

Healthy Living, Games

Games

Healthy Living Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Monday, March 4, 6:30-8 p Cost: FREE Living with MS can be challenging. Together, we can learn new things, share experiences and inspire each other to live each day to its full potential. For more info or to RSVP, contact Christina at (904)881-8804 or nar_christina@msn.com. In conjunction with the National MS Society.

Live to 100!

Tuesday, March 5, 11a-12p Cost: FREE Speaker: Dr. Tim Dunne, DC How you live now impacts how you will be in 10 years and beyond.

Learn what true health is, how to get it and how to keep it. Learn ways to maximize your health and be all that you are meant to be.

Please call 434-6237 to pre-register.

Free Fasting Blood Sugar Screening Wednesdays, March 6, 20 & 27, 7:45-9:45a Cost: FREE Stop by the nurse’s station for a free blood sugar check (done by fingerstick) and learn more about the importance of keeping your sugar in a good range. For best results, do not eat or drink anything except water 8-12 hours prior to testing. No appointment necessary.

Healthy Gut ~ Healthy You Thursday, March 7, 10:30-11:30a Cost: FREE Speaker: Holly Scheller, RN, Clinical Specialist, Franklin Woods Community Hospital Our colon health affects our whole body. Learn more about maintaining good gut bacteria, probiotics and prebiotics, tips for managing day to day stress and keys to staying regular. The importance of colonoscopy screenings and cancer prevention will also be discussed. Please pre-register by calling 423-434-6237.

Common Sleep Problems Tuesday, March 19, 10:30-11:30a Cost: FREE Speaker: Dr. Boonphiphop Boonpheng If you struggle to get a good nights’ sleep, learn more about sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and other sleep disorders.

Sleep is vital to good health so find out strategies for better sleep.

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Please pre-register by calling 423-434-6237.

Blood Pressure Refresher Thursday, March 21, 10-10:30a Cost: FREE Speaker: Jeanne Clarke, RN The basics of blood pressure will be discussed including the latest AHA guidelines, what the numbers mean, tips for lowering your pressure and how to check your blood pressure at home. You are welcome to bring you blood pressure cuff from home to make sure that you are using it properly. Please pre-register by calling 423434-6237.

Spring Clean Without Chemicals Wednesday, March 27, 10-11a Cost: FREE Speakers: Dr. Mildred Maisonet & Taylor Dula from ETSU College of Public Health Chemical cleaning products can irritate the lungs and are especially harmful for people with COPD, asthma or other lung conditions. Get great tips on healthy, effective cleaning solutions and other ways to avoid harmful household chemicals.

How Stable Are You? Balance Matters!

Wednesday, March 27 10a-12p Cost: FREE ETSU Physical Therapy students will be offering balance screenings and assessing your risk for falling. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see how stable you really are. Please preregister for a time slot by calling 434-6237 or stop by the desk to register.

Sweet Defeat ~ Conquer Your Cravings Wednesday, March 20, 10:30-11:30a Cost: FREE Speaker: Crystal Woods, MS, RDN, LDN Discover 5 reasons that you may be craving sweets and tips to keep from caving to the cravings. Our body is extremely smart and is meant to function like a well-oiled machine when properly fueled.

Let’s take a look at some of the top causes for sugar cravings from a whole-body approach and learn ways to satisfy our hunger in a healthy way. Samples provided. Please pre-register by calling 423-434-6237.

Wellness Dimensions We are attaching a wellness dimension icon(s) to each of our classes to let you know what wellness dimension that class addresses. See below the icon and its wellness dimension explanation.

Physical: promotes personal health and safety. Examples: Walking, swimming, group exercise, hiking, pickleball Social: fosters meaningful interactions within a diverse community. Examples: Outings, meals, special events Emotional: facilitates an awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings. Examples: Support groups, social networks, self-esteem Vocational: finding one’s calling and being a good giver and receiver. Examples: Volunteering Intellectual: stimulates the use of one’s mind. Examples: computer, music, language, cards Spiritual: encourages a life of meaning, value and purpose. Examples: Bible study.

Hand & Foot Canasta Monday 1p Cost: FREE Come and play this card game. If you don’t know how, no worries, they will teach you how.

Ladies Monday Bridge Club Mondays 1p • Cost: FREE Like to play bridge? This is the place for you.

Tri-Ominos Tuesdays, 9:00a-12:00p • Cost: FREE Come join this new group Rummy Tuesdays, 12-4p • Cost: FREE This group not only plays classic rummy, they also enjoy different varieties of the game.

Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesdays 12:30p Cost: FREE This fun loving group would love to play this game with you or teach you how to play. You will leave having made new friends Scrabble Group Tuesdays 5:30p • Cost: FREE Come join this group who loves to test their spelling with the luck of the draw of tiles. The more the merrier. Dictionaries are provided.

Pinochle Wednesdays 1p • Cost: FREE A trick taking card game for four Chess Club Wednesdays 1p • Cost: FREE Open to all skill levels. Come join our new group.

Rook Thursdays 1p • Cost: FREE Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards and a special group of people. Please join us!

Beginner Bridge Lessons Fridays, 10:00 a.m. February 15-May 10 Cost: Free A beginning bridge class will be offered at the Memorial Park Community Center in the game room beginning on Friday February 15. Classes will start at 10:00 a.m. and last about 2 hours. The lessons will be suitable for beginning bridge players, as well as those who have played bridge before but might want to brush up on their bridge skills. Classes will cover commonly used bidding conventions, as well as play of the hand. There is no charge for the lessons, but registration prior to the first class on February 15 is requested so an adequate number of handouts and class practice hands can be prepared. To pre-register or if you have questions, call 434-6237.

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge Fridays 12:30p Cost: FREE If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven’t tried duplicate bridge. Join the fun!

Mah-jongg Fridays 1p • Cost: FREE Mah-jongg is a tile-based game similar to gin rummy. The object of the game is to collect winning sets of these domino like tiles.

Bingo Tuesday, March 12 10a Sponsored by Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

March Special Events

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

March 2019

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1

6:45 am Charlotte Spring & Garden Show outing departs 8:30 Willow 1:00 Stained Glass Class 7:00 Friday Night Dance – Shooter Band

SATURDAY 2 3:00 ETSU Men’s Basketball Outing

4 10:00 Volunteer Meeting 1:00 Amateur Photography Club 1:30 Video Series-The Arts 6:30 Multiple Sclerosos Support Group

11 10:30 Knitting – Skill Building Series 1:00 Intro to Watercolor

18 10:30 Knitting – Skill Building Series 1:00 Intro to Watercolor

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10:00 “Try Us Out” 11:00 Geological Wonders - Video Lecture Series 11:00 Live to 100 12:00 Community Input Lunch 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball 2:00 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons 6:00 Pickleball 101

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20 8:00 Titanic Museum Outing

10:30 Knitting – Skill Building Series

26 11:00 Geological Wonders - Video Lecture Series 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball

1:00 Crochet a Sampler Afghan 2:00 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons

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10:00 Writer’s Circle 11:00 Current Scams 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball

15 8:30 Willow 1:00 Stained Glass Class

7:00 Friday Night Dance – Retroville

6:00 Family Pickleball Night

10:30 Sweet Defeat - Conquer your Cravings 1:00 Genealogy Club

6:30 Next Step Photography Club

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8:30 Willow 1:00 Stained Glass Class 6:30 JC Grand Squares

10:00 Wacky Golf Special Needs Hour 11:00 Wacky Golf

3:00 JCSC Seniors on the Go 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele

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2:00 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons 2:00 Sweetwater Troubadours Concert 6:00 Pickleball 101

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3:00 Creative Card Making 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele 6:00 Family Pickleball Night

9:00 Constituent Services 10:00 Bingo 10:30 Hiking Groups Kick Off Meeting 11:00 Geological Wonders - Video Lecture Series 1:00 Crafting for Décor 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball 1:00 Photographic Journey 2:00 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons 6:00 Pickleball 101 10:00 Beading Class 10:30 Sleep Problems 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball

10:00 As the Page Turns 10:30 Healthy Gut-Healthy You 11:00 S.A.L.T. Council 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball

27 10:00 Spring Clean Without Chemicals 10:00 How Stable Are You? 10:00 Senior Driver Safety 1:30 From Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism

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7:30 Hip Hikers-Warriors’ Path 10:00 Blood Pressure Refresher 1:00 Pottery Class-Handbuilding 1:00 The Film Club 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball 3:00 Beginning to End…Canvas Creations 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele 6:00 Familty Pickleball Night

8:30 Willow 1:00 Stained Glass Class 1:00 Perspective Drawing 5:30 Line Dance Party 6:30 JC Grand Squares

SATURDAY 23 6:45 Milligan Concert Outing

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7:30 Hip Hikers – Rocky Fork 10:00 Writer’s Circle 1:00 Pottery Class-Handbuilding 1:00 Winter Conditioning for Softball 3:30 Learn to Play the Ukulele 5:00 Beginning to End…Canvas Creations 6:00 Family Pickleball Night

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29 8:30 Willow 1:00 Stained Glass Class 2:00 Troubleshooting Devices 2:30 Cooking with Roy

March 2019

Volunteers, Groups & Meetings

Volunteers Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer! On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living Monthly Volunteer Meeting, Monday, March 4, 10a in the Arts & Crafts Rooms • Light refreshments served • See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers • Guest Speaker: Heather Smith with RSVP • Come and enjoy a fun activity!

Groups & Meetings Weekly Bible Study Opportunities Mondays at 2p Join us for this open discussion Bible study. Share what you have learned throughout the years.

Wednesdays at 10a For each month an area clergyman leads a four week Bible study.

Thursdays at 8a Men’s Bible Study.

Writer’s Circle Cost: Free 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10a Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion within the group.

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As the Page Turns (Book Club): Free Books Provided 1st Thursday of month 10a If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people, come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to.

Book Selections: March: Talk Before Sleep by Elizabeth Berg April: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman The Film Club Third Thursday of every month Cost: Free March’s film will be the Paul Newman classic “Cool Hand Luke”.

Constituent Services Cost: Free 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9-11a Bill Darden, a representative of Congressman Phil Roe will be available to discuss concerns and issues that you may have.

Some of the ways that Roe’s district offices can be of assistance: • Senior Citizens: Social Security and disability • Students: financial aid, entrance to U.S. Service Academies • Veterans: VA claims and military service problems • Small Business: SBA loan applications, technical assistance and interpretation of federal regulations • Home Buyers: FMHA, FHA, and VA home loan application problems Washington County S.A.L.T. Council Thursday March 7, 11a Johnson City Senior Center “Meet Our New Mayor” Mayor Jenny Brock will be speaking during the March meeting about Johnson City and all the great things our city is doing. Following her presentation, there will be a time for Q&A. Seniors are encouraged to attend and help us plan speakers that are of interest to you. Everyone is welcome!

We encourage you to join the S.A.L.T. Council and help plan and promote meetings and events.

Ongoing Events, Sports

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March 2019

Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Fit and Toned 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 1:00 Ladies Monday Bridge Club 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One 2:00 Open Bible Study 2:00 Conversational Spanish 3:30 Line Dance with Martha

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 All Out Fitness 9:00 Tri-Ominos 9:45 Pilates 10:00 Heart Strings Instruments Jam Session 10:00 Pickleball 11:00 Stretch & Sculpt Yoga 11:45 Silver Sneakers® Yoga 12:00 Rummy 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 12:30 Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:00 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 5:00 Pound 5:30 Scrabble Group

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 7:45 Fasting Blood Sugars 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Fit and Toned 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Acrylics 1:00 Beginning French 1:00 Chess Club 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Partner Pass Pinochle 1:00 Sewing-Community Service 5:00 Cardio Drumming 5:15 Ballroom Dance 6:00 FUNdamentals of Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 SilverSneakers® Yoga 9:30 Johnson City German Club 9:45 Pilates 10:00 Pickleball 10:00 Senior Chorale 11:00 Stretch & Sculpt Yoga 1:00 Rook 1:00 Ballroom Dance Practice 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:30 Brain-a-Cise 5:00 Pound 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Circuit 10:00 Beginner Bridge 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mah-jongg 3:00 Open Craft Time

Sports Senior Basketball Each Monday 10a Cost: FREE Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot a-rounds Doubles Table Tennis Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30a-12p •Cost: FREE Senior men’s and women’s doubles table tennis is a great way to keep your brain and body active.

Senior Billiards Monday-Saturday 7a-8p • Cost: FREE Senior men and women are welcomed to play. There are four well maintained tables. All levels of experience are welcome.

Pickleball Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8-11:30a Each Tuesday and Thursday 10a-12p • Cost: FREE Join in on the fun! This activity is a modified version of tennis. We play doubles.

Bowling League - Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423-213-5861 or Holiday lanes at 423282-6521 for more information. Join us for lots of fun, exercise, and meet new friends. Must be 55 or older.

Winter Conditioning for Senior Softball Cost: Free • Instructor: Jim Hastings Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-2p Playing softball this year in the senior league? This program will include flexibility, agility, and speed training exercises.

SATURDAY

7:00am to 8:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room

8:30 Blood Pressure Checks

Pickleball 101 6p Tuesday evening (March 5,12,19, April 2,9,16,23,30) 6-7pm • Cost: $20 Have you ever wanted to try pickleball but aren’t sure how to play?

Pickleball 101 will allow you to learn the game and the fundamentals of how the game is played. Each class will build and allow you to become a pickleball player in just a few weeks. Classes will be held in the gym on the following days: Total of 8 sessions on Tuesday evenings in March and April except March 26th. Limited slots available so pre-registration is recommended.

Family Pickleball Night Thursdays 6-8p • Cost: Free Bring the family and enjoy this popular growing sport. Nets will be set up on the 2 gym courts. Some paddles and pickleballs will be available at the recreation desk to check out for your play.

March 2019

SPRING BREAK CAMPS JC PARKS Schools out! What do you do with the kids? Campers will enjoy sports, arts and crafts, swimming, movies and games.

Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St. Johnson City Schools

March 11-15 (Registration open through first day, or until 60 paid participants are registered)

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ages: 6-12 Cost: $40/child (early drop off 7:30 a.m./late pick up 5:15 p.m. is available for an additional $10).

Children should arrive each day with swim clothes and a sack lunch.

Just for Kids

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FLASHLIGHT EASTER EGG HUNT April 18th Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street

7:30pm old fashion music

Special prizes Ages 3-12 and games 8:30 pm for one's who Separate hunt Hunt starts* find the for ages FREE EVENT golden eggs 5 & under For more info call 423-4345749

*Participant's are asked to bring their own flashlight

Washington County Schools April 1-5 (Registration open through first day, or until 60 paid participants are registered)

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ages: 6-12 Cost: $40/child (early drop off 7:30 a.m./late pick up 5:15 p.m. is available for an additional $10).

Children should arrive each day with swim clothes and a sack lunch.

Please register in person at MPCC or online at www.myjcparks.org.

For more info call: 423-434-5749

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Dance, Special Events

Dance Line Dance with Martha (Intermediate Level) Mondays 3:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $6 or SilverSneakers® Discount Come learn how to line dance. You will be having so much fun, without even realizing that you are exercising!

Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced Line Dancing) Thursdays 5:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: FREE This is a volunteer group, which not only practices during this time frame; they also go out into the community and perform.

Line Dance Party Friday, March 22 5:30p – 8p Cost: $3 ($2 with SilverSneakers discount) Let’s all celebrate the beginning of spring with a line dance social! Dress is casual and Yellow is the color for everyone to wear. There will be a prize for the person with the best yellow/spring outfit! We’ll brighten the room as we line dance to our favorite tunes. Please consider bringing a snack to share during the break. Water/soft drinks will be provided. Send in your line dance requests to Martha, drmd72@hotmail.com. The first hour will include a walk-through of dances as needed. During the second hour, we will dance,

Special Events dance, dance, with no walk- through unless needed. Animal lovers, we will take donations for the animal shelter – either a gift for the animals or monetary donations. Come and enjoy the fun and friendships as we welcome spring!

Please Register by March 20.

Ballroom Dance Wednesdays 5:15p Cost: Free Bring a partner or come alone. More men are needed to join the group.

Advanced Square Dance Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p Cost: $6 Instructor: Carol Beebe This is an advanced square dancing class so some experience is recommended Ballroom Dance Practice Thursdays 1p Cost: FREE Come and enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing Johnson City Grand Squares Second and Fourth Fridays 6:30-8:30p Cost $6 Instructor: Phyllis Summers.

Friday Night Dance Come dance the night away from 7-10p, MPCC Gym. Beverages will be served. Price is $5.

(SilverSneakers® discount applies for those eligible). For special dances, the ticket price is slightly higher and will be advertised as such.

Friday Night Dance March, 1 7-10p • MPCC Gym Shooter Band will be our guest band tonight Friday Night Dance

March 2019

March, 15 7-10p • MPCC Gym Retroville will be our guest band tonight

115 Woodlawn Drive • Johnson City, TN • (423) 975-0095

“Try Us Out” Tuesday March 5, 10-11a • Cost: Free Are you new to the center or want to know more about our programs that we offer, then you don’t want to miss our “Try Us Out” session.

This will be a session to meet staff, find out what programs we offer, take a tour and ask questions about the center and its programs.

You will also be given information about any new programs being offered in the next month. Light refreshments will be served and some free try it out vouchers for certain classes will be given.

Please register with the front desk or call 4346237 to reserve your spot.

Community Input Day Tuesday, March 5 Lunch 12-2p • Cost: Free We want to get your input about our Senior Center. Your thoughts are very valuable and we want to hear from you. We will be seeking reaccreditation through NCOA and we want to know your thoughts. Please register by Friday, March 1, by calling 423-434-6237.

incantation – with originals thrown into the mix. Guitars and banjo, flutes, harmonica and vocal harmonies, percussion and more ~ these Troubadours invite you to time travel from sorrow to silly - and back. Please Pre-register.

Timeless Tunes for Two Tuesday, March 19 2p-3p • Cost: Free An eclectic assortment of tunes from the crazy quilt background of a honky tonk/bluegrass musician, wedded to a classical/folk musician with a West Indian twist. We give you country to calypso, old English ballade to medieval incantation – with originals thrown into the mix. Guitars and banjo, flutes, harmonica and vocal harmonies, percussion and more ~ these Troubadours invite you to time travel from sorrow to silly - and back. Please Pre-register.

Songs That Tell a Story ~ Timeless Tunes for Two

How Stable Are You? Balance Matters!

Wednesday, March 27 10a-12p • Cost: FREE ETSU Physical Therapy students will be offering balance screenings and assessing your risk for falling. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see how stable you really are. Please pre-register for a time slot by calling 434-6237 or stop by the desk to register.

Tuesday, March 19 2p-3p • Cost: Free An eclectic assortment of tunes from the crazy quilt background of a honky tonk/bluegrass musician, wedded to a classical/folk musician with a West Indian twist. We give you country to calypso, old English ballade to medieval

Save the Date!

Aging Well Conference Thursday May 30 Keynote speaker for the event – Dr. Terry Eckmann from Minot University.

Sweetwater Troubadours Concert Charles Jones and Heidi Ehle

Just for Kids Kiddo Kickball Monday February 11 – April 29, 10-10:30a Cost: Free Instructor: Memorial Park Community Center Recreation Services Kiddo’s ages 2-3 will pitch, kick, catch and run bases to develop teamwork while having loads of fun! To register call Memorial Park Community Center at 434-5749.

The Saturday Special Saturday March 16 2-3p • Cost:$3 per session Instructor: Memorial Park Community Center Recreation Services Designed for children ages 5-12 with special needs. This program offers stimulating activities such as painting, games and swimming. To register call Memorial Park Community Center at 434-5749.

March 2019

Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts

Amateur Photography Club Cost: Free • First Monday of the month 1-3p If you’re just starting out, or want to brush up on your skills, take field trips and photos then come and join us! Photo themes: March – Signs of Spring, April – Wild Flowers Musical Voices Cost: Free • Mondays 1- 3p Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes and other senior adult communities.

Next Step Photography Club Cost: Free • Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30p If you have a Basic technical knowledge of your camera, a desire to learn and experience more, understand some of the creative control functions like aperture, shutter speed, composition, use of the manual settings on your camera and ready to delve deeper in to image creation and gain a broader knowledge of photography, then Next Step Photography is for you.

Heart Strings Cost: Free • Tuesdays 10a–12p Bring your instrument and join in this open group, playing a variety of songs including old hymns, bluegrass, country and folk music.

Needle and Fiber Arts Cost: Free • Tuesdays 3–5p A gathering of folks who are interested in the fiber arts. Bring your project to work on and share ideas and skills. Join this group to share and learn and enjoy the company of others while you work. Please clean up when you are finished and don’t store items at the Center.

Acrylics Class Cost: $10 • Wednesdays 12:30–2:30p Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

Feel free to come by and visit during class to see what it is all about and if you would like to sign up.

Writer’s Circle Cost: Free • Second & Fourth Thursdays 10a-12p Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group.

Open Craft Time Cost: Free • Fridays 3-5p 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.

Video Series – The Arts Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free • First Monday of Each Month 1:30 – 3p In this exciting series of classes we will learn about Art History, Drawing Technique, American and European Art and Great Artists and their Masterpieces. Bring a note pad or sketchpad for discussion and notes.

From Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism Cost: Free • Wednesday March 27 1:30-3p In this video series we will explore the fascinating Art movement known as Impressionism. Impressionism is a movement that emerged in 1870s France. Rejecting the rigid rules of the beaux-arts (“fine arts”), Impressionist artists showcased a new way to observe and depict the world in their work, foregoing realistic portrayals for fleeting impressions of their surroundings.

Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: Free • Tuesdays 12:30 – 2p This 1 ½ hour session is for those who are wanting to fine tune their skills and get together with other people who want to play a tune or two. Please bring an instrument that is ready to play. This is a volunteer group who may play out in the community.

Mountain Dulcimer Lessons Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $15 for four lessons • Tuesdays 2-3p Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones! Please bring an instrument that is ready to play. This one hour session is for those who are interested in learning, have questions about the dulcimer or are very rusty in their playing technique.

Piano Lessons Band Instrument Lessons (NEW!) Instructor: Wreatha Terry Cost: $15 per 30 min lesson Did you know that we offer private music lessons? Wreatha is a retired PhD music professor with a passion for teaching. All levels of ability are welcome – beginners to advanced. Classes will be scheduled: Monday ~ 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45am & 3:30pm.

Wednesday ~ 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45am Thursday ~ 8:00, 8:45am & 3:30, 4:15pm Friday ~ 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15 Learn to Play the Ukulele Instructor: Don Burger Cost $40 for 4 lessons, includes materials fee • Thursdays 3:30-4:30p Is learning to play the Ukulele on your bucket list? Here is your opportunity!

Don will cover basics, as well as new skills for those with some experience.

Pre-tuned instruments will be available in this class. If you are new to the class please check with the front desk and contact Don before signing up.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy Instructor- Ann Whitson Cost: Free • Tuesdays 1-2:30p Ongoing class in pencil drawing welcomes new members. We work on basic drawing skills and techniques, such as line, shape, shading and perspective, in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

Knitting ~ Skill Building Series Instructor: Deb Burger Cost: $10 per class Every Monday except the first Monday of the month 10:30-11:30a Come as often as you need to, working through 5 skill building projects.

Work at your own speed, come when you need instruction and when you have finished the projects you will be able to read patterns and have the skills to tackle any project labeled intermediate on your own or in another group. Pattern books are provided and you may use any worsted weight yarn you choose. Deb Burger is a published author of both books and patterns in knitting and crochet. She has taught both crafts extensively in guilds, camps, at the John C. Campbell Folk School, and at her yarn shop in Jonesborough. She is a retired teacher who also loves reading, gardening, and making art in many media. She welcomes Righties, Lefties and those who have believed they are “too clumsy” or “have no talent.”

Crochet a Sampler Afghan Instructor: Deb Burger Cost: $10 per session • Last Monday of each month 1-2p If you know basic crochet stitches, here’s your chance to learn to read patterns and add more complex stitch combinations to your repertoire.

Each month we will make a new block, and at the end of the year we will join the blocks to make heirloom blankets. You will need an H or I hook and 3 colors plus white yarn (#4 medium/worsted) Intro to Watercolor Instructor: Ally Amore Cost: $2 per session • Monday March 11 & 18 1-3p In this class you will learn about mixing colors, perspective, composition and other tips and ideas to complete beautiful paintings. We will begin with a contour drawing. A still life subject will be available to paint or you can paint what you want. Bring anything you are working on. We will have critique at the end for positive comments and suggestions for each other. Supplies needed: sketch pad and pencil, 140 lb. watercolor paper, watercolors and brushes. If you don’t have your own supplies we have some available.

Beading Class Instructor: Lisa Jackson Cost: $15 • Tuesday March 19 10a – 12p Join Lisa for a wonderful and informative class on the Art of Beading! Lisa has been beading and teaching for years and loves to share her skills and knowledge in her classes. Please purchase supplies at Cindy’s Crafts, 2532 Old Elizabethton Highway, Johnson City, TN, 37601, 423-926-0050.

The list of supplies will be there. Please pre-register and pay by the Friday before class.

Cooking with Roy Instructor: Roy Krauss Cost: $8 • Friday March 29 2:30-4p By popular demand, it’s back to the orient with lots of flavor. Experience a few treats that you will make over and over! Step by step instructions with printed recipes. All materials provided, an apron is recommended. Please pre-register and pay. Class size is limited.

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Perspective Drawing Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free • Friday March 22 1-3p During the Renaissance, artists discovered the secret of how to create realistic three dimensional drawings on a two dimensional surface. This class will be an overview of how to create this illusion in your drawings. You will learn how the eye organizes space and how to create realistic drawings as the eye sees. All materials furnished.

Pottery Class- Handbuilding (and more) Instructor: Don Burger Cost: $20 for the series • Thursday March 21 & 28 1-3p “Spring into Pottery! Now’s the time to make flower pots, vases and garden delights. You’ll be bloomin’ ready!” We will use slab, coil and pinch technique to make simple, yet practical and artistic pieces. Suitable for all levels of ability – beginner to experienced. Don is owner and head potter at Dragonfly Cottage Pottery in Jonesborough. We are very excited to offer his FUN-ctional Art pottery classes here! Cost includes all materials and kiln firing. Please pre-register and pay, class size is limited.

Creative Card Making Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 • Thursday, March 7 3-4:30p Come learn card making skills and you’ll never have to buy another card from the store! You will learn stamping, cutting, punches, embossing, and more! This month we will be making an assortment of cards! All supplies will be furnished. Don’t delay, seats are limited! Please register by March 5.

Beginning to End….Canvas Creations Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $8 per class • Two classes offered - Same painting- Choose the time that works for you!

Thursday March 21 3-5:30p Thursday March 28 5-7:30p No talent required! Join instructor Charline Hughes as she walks you through creating a canvas you will be proud to display in your home. Learn fundamental skills including how to add shadows, depth and dimension.

This is a make and take class. All supplies will be furnished.

Senior Chorale Cost: Free Thursdays 10a – 12p Join this lively group who loves to sing a variety of songs including show tunes and popular songs. This group is led by Cherry Smith. The group is open to anyone who is looking for a low stress, less demanding group with which to perform. No audition required.

Stained Glass Class Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $5 per session • Friday March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 1-3p Come and explore the beautiful and centuries old Art of Stained Glass. You will be guided in the techniques and skills needed to create works of art with the correct materials and equipment. All materials furnished and you will take your creation home with you. Please pre-register and pay.

Sewing Class - A Community Service Project Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: Free • Wednesdays 1-3:30p We have a surplus of fabric which has been donated to the center. In an effort to give back to the community, we want to be a blessing to those in need by sewing oversized lap quilts and/or pet beds. Sewing machines will be set up and all supplies will be made available to make them. These will be donated to the community.

Crafting for Decor Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $8 • Tuesday March 12 1-3p Come and join us for this series of classes to be offered to assist you in making decorations that you will be proud to display in your home. This month we will be making a spring wreath using straw forms. All supplies will be furnished. Please register early, as seats are limited.

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Pool Schedule

March 2019

Pool Schedule Lap Pool Schedule: Lap Swim Teens, Adults and Seniors M-F 7-8:30a, 11:30a-1:30p; M-W-F 7-8:45p; Sat 11a-1p Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) Need time to swim? Whether your choice is swimming laps, aqua jogging, or just doing your ow thing, we have a time slot to fit your needs.

Senior Lap Swim M-F 1:30-3:30p Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) Our senior lap times are offered to individuals 55 years of age and older Water Aerobics Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry M-W-F 9-10a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Enjoy a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment.

No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Power Walking Adults and Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry M-W-F 10-11a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month This shallow water locomotion class is perfect for those who need a workout but require a low impact program. A doctor’s clearance is advised before participating in the class. All equipment is provided.

Evening Aerobics Adults and Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry T &Th 6-7p Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Enjoy a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment.

No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Aqua Mix Aerobics Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: Roanne Onks T &Th 9:15-10:15a

Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Looking for a challenging workout? This class is a mix of shallow end and deep end aerobics. While in the deep end floatation belts are used to keep you afloat while doing exercises. The focus is on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance and core work. No swimming skills are needed.

A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Cardio Waves Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: Kim McLeod M-W-F 6-7p Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month This is a high intensity water aerobics program geared towards individuals who are looking to push their limits! All equipment is provided.

Therapy Pool Schedule: Adult Only Open Therapy Adults & Seniors M-W-F 7-10a; T & Th 7-11a; M-W-F 6-8:45p; Sat 9-11a Cost: $2 per visit or $25 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) An adult only time for therapy that you can engage in activities of your choice to fit your therapeutic needs. This pool is for low impact swimming. You will not be allowed to jump, splash or make big waves.

Silver Sneakers® Splash Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry T & Th 11:45a-12:45p Cost: $3 per class (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) A fun low impact program geared toward senior citizens looking to improve the quality of their social life and physical well-being.

Arthritis Class Adults & Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry T & Th 11-11:40a Cost: $3 per class This class will help you get your gears moving, not grinding in the morning with an expertly tailored workout. Arthritis class is instructed by an American Arthritis Foundation certified instructor. All equipment is provided. A doctor’s note is required but you are welcome to try a class without the note and bring one to the next session.

March 2019

Fitness Focus

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Fitness Focus All Out Fitness Tuesdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls Blast your cardio fitness level through the roof with the best of any type of cardio training the instructor feels like throwing at you!

You will challenge your aerobic threshold every time so come prepared to get your cardio on!

Fit & Toned Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Silver Sneakers® Circuit Fridays, 10a Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle This class is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance and improve strength. This is a low impact class which offers upper body strengthening. Participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Silver Sneakers® Classic Mondays and Wednesdays, 10a Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Lauren Qualls Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost will be $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence-based, low-impact Tai Chi form modified for seniors. It has been shown to reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis while improving strength, range of motion, and balance thereby reducing the risk of falling. Classwork includes gentle stretching, breath work, focus on body alignment, and slow, controlled movement. With adjustments the exercises are appropriate for individuals of all physical conditions and can be done seated in a chair.

Qigong Mondays and Wednesdays, 12p Cost will be $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Qigong is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that includes easy to learn, gentle, flowing movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body and promote relation and mindfulness. Class work also includes warmups, gentle stretching of all the major joints, and breath work. Evidence-based studies show that Qigong practice can improve a wide variety of chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, while reducing stress and promoting emotional health and mental function. With adaptations this class is appropriate for everyone regardless of physical limitations and can be done seated in a chair.

Silver Sneakers® Yoga Tuesdays, 11:45a and 1p Thursdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Judy Jackson Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.

FUNdamentals of Yoga Wednesdays, 6p Cost: $5 Instructor: Carrie Maggard Learn proper alignment, poses, breathing and more all while having FUN! This is a safe environment to empower, educate and inspire you to live healthier and happier lives. Designed with beginners and older adults in mind but all are welcome to enjoy this restorative practice.

Pilates Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls Pilates is an exercise system of movements that uses the mind and the body to enhance muscular strength, improve flexibility and overall health and wellness. Pilates movements requires control of your own body to properly execute precise repetitions during exercise. All movements will be performed on exercise mats so participants are encouraged to bring their own mat to each class.

Willow Fridays, 8:30-9:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Qualls Willow is a combination meditation / Interval workout class designed around the largest international scientific study on fundamental well-being, which included over 1,200 participants on 6 continents. The resulting benefits being participants lost significant weight, increased self-esteem, and gained a positive outlook. There was also a 49% decrease in clinical depression, a 46% decrease in negative emotion, and a 42% INCREASE in happiness. Willow’s easy to learn meditation techniques paired with a variety of fun Intervals and Tabatas is a fun and energizing class. Willow delivers and experience like no other; 6PACK Abs + 6PACK Mind.

Cardio Drumming Wednesdays, 5p Cost: Free Instructor: Dezaraye Campbell A 45-minute fully body cardio workout open to all ages.

Participants engage in high energy routines using drumsticks to hit on a exercise ball which sits on top of a 18 gallon bucket with rope handles. Participants must bring bucket and exercise ball to class.

Drumsticks will be provided.

Pound Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5p Cost: $3 Instructor: Dezaraye Campbell Become the music in this 45-minute full body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements. Participants will use pstix, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising. Pound

transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.

Stretch and Sculpt Yoga Tuesdays & Thursdays 11-12:15p Cost: $5 Instructor: Dixie Neth Join us for a softer, gentler, more flowing class. There will be mostly floor work and encouragement of those who are stiff and suffering from winter cold. This will be a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques.

Brain-a-Cise Thursdays 3:30p Cost: Free Your brain needs exercise just as much as your body. Join us as we form a trivia team to compete in this year’s Senior Brain Games!

Keep It Moving A supervised exercise program for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy or been told by your physician that you need to exercise but don’t know how. This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. This program requires a referral from a medical professional. This is an ideal program for the individual who is facing total joint replacement both before surgery and after finishing post-surgical physical therapy. Please contact Deb Fogle at 434-6231 for more information.

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March 2019

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