May 2024 Senior Lifestyles

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Center News

Welcome to the Johnson City Senior Center at Memorial Park Community Center.

If you are new to the center or had not been in the center for a while then don’t miss our

“Try Us Out” event the first Thursday of each month at 9:00am. Meet staff, ask questions and tour the center. Please remember to sign in at one of the kiosks for the events and programs you are attending in the center.

Congregate Meal

Foundation News

The Senior Foundation, Inc. – Johnson City would like to invite you to their Second Annual Frank Hawkins Dance, Dancing Under the Stars to be held Friday, June 14, 2024 from 6:00-9:00pm at Memorial Park Community Center. It will feature the Richard Banks Band & Tony Rominger. Tickets are now on sale for $25/person. Tickets can be purchased from a Senior Foundation board member, at the front desks at Memorial Park Community Center or online at: https://myjcparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program. Select the Senior Category to find the program and register. If it’s your first time using RecDesk, you will need to create a user account. Come and dance the night away with the Senior Foundation members.

FTHRA serves lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am -12pm. Please call 423-434-5723 for more information.

Groups & Meetings

Weekly Bible Study

Opportunities:

Our Holy Bible Study

Mondays, 2pm (Ages 50+)

Come join us as we study God’s word together.

Men’s Bible Study

Thursdays, 8am (Ages 50+)

Come join us as we study the Bible together.

Volunteer Meeting

Monday, May 6th, 10am

Cost: Free

This is our monthly volunteer meeting. Guest

Speakers will be Carson Waugh, Director of Volunteer Services with Ballad Health and Lori Bennett, Homeless Outreach Coordinator with the City of Johnson City. An activity is planned and light refreshments will be served. Interested in volunteering? Check us out!

As the Page Turns (Book Club)

Thursday, May 2nd, 10-11am

Loaner Books Provided (Ages 50+)

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. We will be discussing the previous month’s book and you will receive the book for the next month’s meeting.

Special Events

“Try Us Out”

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Thursday, May 2nd, 9am

Are you new to the center or want to know more about programs. Plan to attend a “Try Us Out” session. This is an opportunity to meet staff, check out programs and take a tour of the center. New participants will receive a gift. Please stop by the front desk or call 434-6237 to reserve your spot.

Senior Single Social Mixer

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Monday. May 20, 6-7:00pm

Join us for an evening to meet and socialize with other seniors who are single. Refreshments will be served as we get to know each other. Pre-registration required by May 17 in person or by calling 434-6237.

Taking You Back to the 70’s Events

Movie Flashback

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Tuesday, May 7, 1:00-4:30pm

This movie debuted in the 70’s. Join us for an afternoon at the movies. Popcorn and beverages will be served. Please pre-register by calling 434-6237

Come On Down

Cost: $1 (Ages 50+)

Tuesday, May 21, 11:30am-1:00pm

A spin off of the popular game show which started in the 70’s. Join us for lunch and maybe you will get a chance to come on down. Please pre-register by May 17.

New Age Wisdom Book Club

Saturday, May 11th and May 25th, 10:30am-12:00pm

Cost: Free

Come join us as the topic of discussion on 5/11 is the book “Five Lives Remembered” by Dolores Cannon, stay tuned for 5/25!

JCSC Seniors on the Go

Tuesday, May 28th, 3-4pm (Ages 50+)

Make new travel friends at the monthly travel meeting! Please pre-register-seating is limited!

Relive Your Childhood Games!

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Wednesday, May 29th 1-3pm

Join us as we celebrate National Senior Fitness Day. We are taking you back in time to relive all the childhood games you loved such as croquet, checkers, badminton, musical chairs, and much more! Bring all your friends and drop in anytime to have fun and enjoy the ice cream social as a special treat. Door prizes will also be given out throughout the event.

Lifelong Learning

Brain-a-Cise

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Tuesdays in May, 1-2pm

Exercise for the brain, unleash your potential and be empowered for a brighter tomorrow.

Join us for trivia in this staff lead program.

German Conversation Club

Cost: Free (Ages 16+)

Wednesdays in May, 10-11:30am

Lifelong learning of German Language, Culture, History, etc. Attendance is NOT required to participate. DROP-IN/-OUT anytime

during the meeting. Simultaneous ZOOM is used, making our meetings available worldwide. To prevent “echoing,” Please use “ear buds” when more than one computer is in a room. Sharing and show-andtell are encouraged and always welcome. For more information, contact Lon Felker at 423-928-2073 or at lonsfelker@gmail.com.

Genealogy Club

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Classes will be normal time 10:30am12pm on Wednesdays. Starting on May 7th; classes will now occur on Tuesdays of every month, 4:005:30pm

Come! Learn! Discover the many things about who your ancestors were, their occupations, spouses, children, the states and countries they came from. Learn how to build a true, confirmed family tree using Ancestry.com and Ancestry DNA, as well as other online free sites. Learn the online and printed research resources available. Bring a laptop. Please Pre-register.

Scams, Scams, Scams (Legal Aid of East Tennessee)

Cost: Free (Ages 50+) Friday, May 10th, 10-11am

Protect yourself from schemes and frauds; learn about the various types of scams, how to prevent them, the measures the banks have to put in place, and what you can do to protect your assets.

Storytelling: “Growing Up in the 50’s”

Instructor: Betty Ann & Joe Polaha

Cost: Free (50+)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2-3pm

Step back in time and take a journey down memory lane. Join us as we hear from our guest speakers in the timeless tales of growing up in the 50s.

Games

Hand & Foot Canasta

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Mondays in May, 12:30-5pm

Come and play this card game. If you don’t know how, no worries, they will teach you how.

Bingocize®

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Prizes sponsored by Tetrick Funeral Services Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am-10:45am OR 11am-11:45am

Would mixing bingo with physical activity increase your interest in an exercise program? Space is limited. Pre-register by calling 434-6237.

Name That Tune (70s Bingo)

Cost: Free (50+) Friday, May 17th, 2-3pm

Computer Classes

Open Computer Lab

(Ages 18+)

Not available Tuesdays and Fridays in May Members of the Center will be able to check out an Access card to the Computer Lab at the Senior Front Desk to gain entrance into the Lab from 8:00a-5:00p, Monday through Friday. Times/Availability subject to Change.

Digital Skills (Internet Basics)

Instructor: Makayla Range

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Thursday, May 2nd and 16th, 3:454:45pm

These programs will cover basic computer skills, parts of a laptop, desktop, smart devices, security and scams. The programs will be provided by Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. Please Pre-register, limited space available.

Do you enjoy bingo? Then you’re going to enjoy this game. Join us again this month, this time we are swinging into the 70s where every song is a memory waiting to be played. Pre-register by calling 434-6229

Scrabble Group

Cost: Free (Ages 50+) Tuesdays, 11am-1pm

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.

Chess Club

Cost: Free (18+) Tuesdays, 2-5pm

Open to all skill levels. Come join our group.

Pinochle

Cost: Free (Ages 50+) Wednesdays, 1-5pm

A trick taking card game for four.

NEW GAME ALERT:

Backgammon

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Tuesdays at 11-1pm and Wednesdays at 1-4pm

Join us as we are offering a new game, backgammon is a classic board game that combines elements of strategy and luck. The objective is to move all your checkers into your

home board and then take them off. Along, the way, players can block and hit each other’s checkers adding strategy to the game.

Rook

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Thursdays, 1-5pm

Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards and a special group of people. Please join us!

Mahjong

Cost: Free (18+)

Fridays, 9:30-11:30am

Beginners and experienced, come join us for a game of mahjong, a tile based game similar to rummy. If you are wanting to learn, someone will be there to teach you. Come join us!

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge

(Ages 50+)

Friday, May 3rd and May 17th, 12:30-4:30pm

If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven’t tried duplicate bridge. Join the fun!

Bingo

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Monday, May 20th, 10-11am

Volunteer “Jerry” Phillips will be leading Bingo with prizes.

PHOTOS BY: JOYCE LATIMER

May

Jun 2 - 8 Niagara Falls / Montreal / Toronto / Quebec

Jun 2 - 20

Jun 13 - 19 Mackinac Island / Michigan

Jun 15 - 20 White Mountains / Purple Moose

Jun 16 - 22 Best of Ozarks / Branson / Eureka Springs

Jun 22 Roan Mountain / Rhododendrons Festival

Jun 27 - 30 Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Jul 4 - 7 New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox

Jul 6 - 13 Summer in New England / Martha's Vineyard

Jul 6 - 15 Hawaii Honolulu / Waikiki / Aloha $5,250**

Jul 7 - 21 Canyonlands / Scenic Tour $3,800**

Jul 7 - Aug 4 Alaska / Canada's Yukon / Motor Coach

Jul 9 - 21 Newfoundland Canada

Jul 13 - Aug 6 Best of the West

Jul 19 - 21 Nashville / Music City USA

$8,010**

$4,935

$8,595

$1,045**

Jul 20 "Back to the Future"/Belk Theatre/Charlotte, NC $216

Jul 22 - 26 Niagara Falls USA / Erie Canal

Jul 31 - Aug 2 Greenbrier Hotel & Casino

Aug 1 - 3 "Daniel" / Lancaster, PA / PA Dutch

Aug 3 - 4 Tangier Island

$1,530

$865**

$765**

$490

Aug 6 - 25 San Francisco California/The Pacific Northwest $5,250**

Aug 18 - 21 Resorts Casino & Hotel / Atlantic City, NJ

$765

Aug 17 - 18 Great Smoky Mountains Railway $575**

Aug 24 Michie Tavern / Monticello $95

Aug 24 - 25 Atlanta Braves v Washington Nationals $435**

Sept 3 - 6 NC Crystal Coast/Atlantic Beach, NC $1,365

Sept 6 - 8 Washington D.C. / Mount Vernon

Sept 7 North Carolina Zoo / Asheboro, NC

Sept 7 Charlotte Auto Fair/Nascar Hall of Fame $149

Sept 8 - 10 Wind Creek Casino / Bethlehem, PA $540

Sept 8 - 15 Trains of New England

Sept 9 - 21 Nova Scotia / New England in the Fall

Sept 11 - 14 Creation Museum / Ark Encounter

Sept 12 - 14 "Daniel" / Lancaster, PA / PA Dutch

Sept 15 - 21 Best of Ozarks / Branson / Eureka Springs

Sept 21 - 22 Gandy

Lifelong Sports

Indoor Pickleball Play Schedule

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Monday and Wednesday, 7-10am

Courts #1, 4, 5, 6 — Intermediate

Courts #2, 3 – Advanced 10am -1pm

Courts #1, 2 — Beginner

Court #3 — Intermediate/Advanced

Courts # 4, 5, 6 – Intermediate

Tuesday and Thursday

7am-11:30am

Courts #1 — Beginner

Court #2 — Advanced

Courts # 3, 4, 5, 6 – Intermediate Friday 7am – 2:30pm

Paddle Up – All Levels – All Courts

Pickleball at Keystone

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Monday and Wednesday, 8am – 10am

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8am-12pm

Join in on the fun!

This activity is a modified version of tennis. We play doubles. No registration required. Open play.

Senior Billiards

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Monday through Friday, 7am-7pm

No registration required, No time limit or number of players

No food allowed in the billiards room only closed beverage containers

Doubles Table Tennis

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-11am

Senior men and women’s doubles

Senior Corn Hole at Keystone

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Monday and Wednesday 11am-1:30pm

Come join the fun. No Food allowed in the gym

This will be in the Keystone Gym.

Senior Softball –Tri-Cities Softball League

(Ages 55+ men and women)

Practice Tuesday and Thursday –9:00am-12:00pm Wing Deer Park

Cost: $40 for new player, $20 for returning player

Starts March 26. Registration forms available at Memorial Park Community Center.

Champions of the court is for intermediate/advanced pickleball players. There will be 24 slots available each night and you must sign up each Monday night you would like to play. Your starting doubles partner will be randomly selected and you will have a chance to play with other partners. Eight rounds of play will determine the champions of the court for that night. On Monday, May 13 all the champions of the court from the previous weeks will play for the final champions of the court.

Pre-register by calling 423-434-5749 or at Memorial Park Community Center.

Champions of the Court

(Ages 18+)

MPCC Outdoor Pickleball Courts

Mondays May 6, 13 (final play will be winners from previous nights)

Cost: Free

Registration required the Friday prior to the Monday night play. Can only sign up for one week at a time. You can then sign up for the next week on Tuesday prior to the next Monday event. Play will start at exactly 6:00pm in order to get all rounds completed.

Healthy Living

Nurses News

If you have health concerns or questions, Jeanne Clarke, RN is happy to provide information, support or resources. Free Blood Pressure checks and Fasting Blood Sugar checks are available. Call 423-434-6235 for more details. Hours are M-TH, 9am-2 pm.

Tour Your Ear – Free Ear Canal Exams

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Wednesday, May 8, 10am-12pm

Join Acuity Hearing Centers for a painless and fascinating experience where a tiny video camera called a video otoscope is used to look inside your ear. This tool allows the specialist to determine if wax is blocking the ear canal, causing sound to be muffled. You will see all the way to your eardrum on the video monitor!

Call 423-434-6237 to schedule your 10 minute appointment.

My Plate for My Family

Speaker: Sarah Ballance, UT/TSU Extension Office

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1011am

Whether your family is a few or just you, learn how to prepare easy and healthy meals, simple solutions for adding more fruit and veggies plus ways to stretch your food dollars. Food demonstrations, samples, recipes and kitchen tools provided at sessions. Please call 423-434-6237 to preregister.

Skin Cancer Awareness

Speaker: Dr. Partin, Medical Resident, ETSU Quillen College of

Medicine

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Thursday, May 9, 1-2pm

Learn about the different types of skin cancer, signs to watch for and when to have a mole or suspicious spot checked out. Prevention and early detection is key. Please call 423-434-6237 to preregister.

Wit’s Workout ~Brain Fitness

Speaker: Elizabeth Renfro, MS, UT/ TSU Extension Agent

Cost: FREE (Ages 50+)

Monday, May 13, 1-2pm

Join the fun and workout your brain in this interactive program with brain teasers and games aimed at keeping your mind sharp. You’ll love it and your brain will too. Please call 423-434-6237 to preregister.

Mediterranean Eating

Speaker: Elizabeth Renfro, MS, UT/ TSU Extension Agent

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Tuesday, May 14, 11am-12pm

The Mediterranean style of eating is known as one of the healthiest in the world. Let’s learn some tips from the Mediterranean and discover ways to incorporate more of this eating pattern into our lives. Food demonstration, samples, and recipes. Please call 423-434-6237 to preregister.

Osteoporosis – Stay Bone Strong

Speaker: Nerissa Licup-Taylor, MD, Center for Healthy Aging

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Wednesday, May 15, 11am-12pm

Learn more about the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and osteopenia including nutrition, supplements, exercise, and

medications. It is never too late nor too early to start being proactive about your bone health.

Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

Parkinson’s Support Group

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Topic: Ask the Neurologist

Speaker: Nathaniel R. Whaley, MD Thursday, May, 16, 12:30-1:30pm

This caring group is for all PWPs (People with Parkinson’s) and those who have PWP in their lives. Topics of discussion and speakers vary each month. The group meets in the Activities room at the far left end of the building across from the pool. No pre-registration required.

Understanding

Hypothyroidism

Speaker: Dr. Hassan, Medical Resident, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Thursday, May 16, 1-2pm

Gain a better understanding of your thyroid and the symptoms, causes and treatment for hypo (low) thyroid.

Please call 423-434-6237 to preregister.

Medicare 101

Speaker: Andrew Price, Senior Financial Group

Cost: FREE (All Ages)

Monday, May 20, 11am-12pm

Gain a better understanding of Medicare and all its different parts and options. Have your questions answered by a local advisor with over 15 years of experience helping people with their Medicare planning. This is an educational event so no sales materials will be available.

Please call 423-434-6237 to preregister.

Outings Events

Tickets available now for these outings:

Lunch at Amis Mill Eatery & downtown Rogersville shopping

Thursday, May 9th

Leave MPCC at 10:30am, return approx. 3:30pm

Cost: $5 (transportation fee)

Enjoy lunch on your own at the historic Amis Mill Eatery, followed by free time in downtown Rogersville. Limited seating, no refunds.

Bristol Pinnacle Shopping

Thursday, May 16th

Leave MPCC at 10am, return approx. 3:13pm

Cost: $3 (transportation fee)

Enjoy a relaxing day at the many shops at The Pinnacle!

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& Museum ‘Behind the Scenes Tour’

Wednesday, May 29th

Leave MPCC at 11:20am, return approx. 2:00pm

Cost: $17 (includes transportation fee & admission fee)

Tickets go on sale May 1 at 10:00am for Discover Your Destination Outing — please note date change due to scheduling conflict.

Discover Your Destination (Clue: Get moving!)

Thursday, May 30th

Leave MPCC at 9:30am, return approx. 6:00pm

Cost: $20 (includes your surprise destination, meal and motor coach transportation)

Watch for clues to your destination, then hop on the bus for a fun-filled day of surprises. Everyone guessing the correct destination as they prepare to board the bus will be entered in a drawing for a prize. We recommend casual dress and comfortable walking shoes. Waiting list from last mystery outing will have first opportunity to purchase tickets. Limited seating, no refunds. Your mystery outing is made possible through a grant from the Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability. Outing value $93.

Household items

3 Locations in Johnson City to better serve you! • Comforters • Tablecloths • Drapes • Pillows

Pickup and delivery are available

Fitness

Fitness Room

Cost: Daily and Monthly fee options, (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) (Ages 14+)

Monday through Friday, 7am–8pm Fitness orientation required for new users to the fitness room. There is no preregistration required to use fitness room.

Fit & Toned

Instructor: Kelly Finney

Cost: $2 (Ages 18+)

Mondays & Wednesdays, 8am

One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Classic

Instructor: Kelly Finney

Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) (Ages 50+)

Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am or 1:30pm

Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living. This class designed to help you become stronger and improve balance.

Tai Chi Advanced

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook

Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants.) (Ages 18+)

Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am Fridays, 11:30am

Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence, low-impact Tai Chi form modified for seniors. This is an advanced Tai Chi class for those already experienced in Tai Chi.

Qigong

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook

Cost: $5 per class (50% discount

for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants.) (Ages 18+)

Mondays and Wednesdays, 11am Fridays, 10:30am

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.

Belly Dancing

Instructor Kim McLeod

Cost: Monthly Fee $20 (1 class per week) $35 (2 classes per week) (Ages 16 and older)

Mondays, 1:15-2pm, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

Do you want to feel enthused and excited about a workout? This fun beginner Belly Dancing class will do just that! Join us as we dance through a workout and have fun all at the same time!

Tai Chi Beginner

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook

Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants). (Ages 18+)

Mondays and Wednesdays, 12pm Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence, low-impact Tai Chi form modified for seniors.

Circuit

Instructor: Kelly Finney (Tuesday, Thursday @ 10am) Deb Fogle (Tuesday, Friday @ 8:45am)

Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) (Ages 50+)

Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:45am

Tuesday & Thursday, 10am 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.

Chair Yoga

Instructor: Tricia Korade

Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants)

Tuesday, 9-10am Thursday, 9-10am

Move through seated and standing yoga postures to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. No part of this class is done on the floor. A chair is used to meet a variety of fitness levels. The class is appropriate for participants of all fitness levels, including those who have never practiced yoga before.

Yoga “Just Breathe”

Instructor: Dixie Neth Cost: $5/class (Ages 18+)

Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am12:30pm, May 21, 23, 28, and 30 only

Join us for a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. This class requires movement to the floor and back up without assistance. Bring your own mat, yoga blanket, blocks, and yoga straps.

Movement for Mind and Body

Instructor: Tricia Korade

Cost: $5

Tuesdays, first and third Tuesday each month, (May 7th and 21st)

5:30-6:30pm

A one-hour class that combines brain health practices with active movement for your body. Movement includes light to mid cardio (your choice), range of motion, and

balance work. Class is adaptable to all fitness and ability levels.

Step It, Move It, Shake It, Lift It

Instructor: Kelly Finney Cost: $2/class

Fridays, 8:30-9:30am, Tuesdays 6:30-7:15pm no class May 7 and May 24

This is a fun outside fitness class that involves steps and movement using interval training. Be ready to move and get in shape with cardio and strength training.

Stability

Instructor: Kelly Finney

Cost: $2, (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) (Ages 50+)

Wednesdays, 9:00-9:40

Get stronger and improve your balance through exercises that strengthen the ankle, knee and hip joints all in a fun and social setting. This class is designed specifically for fall prevention.

Drums Alive®

Instructor: UT Extension Elizabeth Renfro and Makayla Phipps Cost: $3, introductory fee Fridays May 3, 17, and 24, June 7, 14, and 21 10:15-11:15am

Join us for a whole body, whole brain wellness program that integrates drumming fitness with yesteryears music and beats. It is geared toward anyone and everyone to help promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive health.

Group Exercise Guidelines Preregistration recommended for the above classes. Class size for classic and circuit is 20. Class size for chair yoga is 20.

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Arts

Needlework for Those in Need

If you enjoy crochet or knitting and helping others, we have a surplus of donated yarn, so we are looking for folks to make crib/child size Blankets and Afghans. See Chyrl or Ann for yarn.

Treasure Books/ Junk Journals

Cost: Free (Ages 18+) Mondays, 1-3pm

In Monday’s ongoing class we have fun with many different materials and unique tools! Learn the technique of turning an old recycled book into something beautiful! – memory book, diary, journal, etc.

Musical Voices

Cost: Free (Ages 50+) Mondays 1- 3pm

Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

Johnson City String Band

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Tuesdays, 10:00am–12pm

Come learn and have fun with this welcoming group of amateur musicians. We play a variety of music including gospel, bluegrass and even Irish jigs. For more information, contact John Martin at 423-444-6289.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy

Cost: Free(Ages 18+)

Tuesdays, 1-2:30pm

Tuesday afternoon drawing offers an encouraging, relaxed atmosphere in which to create and learn. Materials will be available or bring your own and take advantage of any instruction needed.

Bring Out the Artist in You

Instructor: Charline Hughes

Cost: $5 per class (Ages 18+)

Tuesdays, 1–3pm

‘Charlie’ will be available to offer guidance and assistance and share her knowledge in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor technique. Bring your project and materials in for expert advice in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for any skill level.

Sewing Group — A Community Service Project

Instructor: Charline Hughes

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Wednesdays, 1-3:30pm

We have a surplus of fabric which has been donated to the center. In an effort to give back to the community, we are making lap quilts and/ or pet beds. Sewing machines will be set up and all supplies will be available.

Campfire Sing-aLong

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5pm Remember sitting around the fire singing the songs of old? Come sit a spell, have fun with this newly formed group.

Dulcimer Lessons, Beginner/ Intermediate Level

Instructor: Roxanne McDaniel

Cost: $10 per lesson (Ages 18+)

Wednesdays, 1-2pm Learn to play the Dulcimer with Roxanne! Please bring an instrument that is ready to play. Please pre-register and pay by the Monday before class.

Dulcimer

Practice/Jam Session

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Wednesdays, 2-3pm

This is a time to get together and work on your skills and share ideas while enjoying the company of other players.

Senior Chorale

Cost: Free (Ages 50+) Thursdays 10 – 11:30am 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.

Video Series –Great Artists of the Italian

Renaissance

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Wednesday, May 1st, 12:302pm

In this series of lectures we will focus on one of the greatest periods of Art History, covering a time period from about 1400 to about 1520 — the early to the high Renaissance.

Video Series –Masterpieces of the Louvre

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Wednesday, May 29th, 12:30-2pm

Come and enjoy the superb beauty of the Artwork in the Louvre without the crowds! We will be viewing European Art from the 15{sup}th{/sup} through the 19{sup}th{/sup} centuries.

Ukulele for Beginners

Instructor: Roxanne McDaniel

Cost: $25 for the Series, includes materials fee (Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 9th and 23rd, 3-4pm

Have you thought about learning to play the

Ukulele? Roxanne will cover the basics and pretuned instruments will be available. Please preregister and pay by the Tuesday before class.

Ukulele for Experienced

Instructor: Roxanne McDaniel

Cost: $25 for the Series, includes materials fee (Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 9th and 23rd, 4-5pm

Would you like to refine or develop your Ukulele skills? Pre-tuned instruments will be available if needed. Please pre-register and pay by the Tuesday before class.

Beginner/ Intermediate Fiddle and Mandolin

Instructor: Rheva Myhre Luckey-Smith

Cost: $25 for the series(Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 9th and 23rd, 1:30-2:30pm

Do you have a fiddle or mandolin lying around the house? Now is the time to get it out of the case, learn or reacquaint yourself with the basics, and start playing some fun tunes! Either instrument will work for this class, in which we will explore Appalachian melodies as well as accompaniment techniques. Please pre-register and pay by the Tuesday before class.

Amateur Photography Club

Instructor: Maureen Mulroy

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Friday, May 10th, 1-3:30pm

If you are new to the field of digital photography, interested in learning how to use all the “bells and whistles” on your camera, and learn the basic rules of photography, then this club is for you.

Celtic Fiddle

Instructor: Rheva Myhre

Luckey-Smith

Cost: $25 for the series (Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 2nd and 16th, 1:30-2:30pm

Come learn Irish and Scottish Fiddle tunes and techniques – jigs, reels, strathspeys, hornpipes and more. Please pre-register and pay by the Tuesday before class.

Sewing Made Simple

Instructor: Kona Gentry

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Friday, May 17th and 31st, 12:30-2:30pm

Would you like to learn basic sewing technique, as well as how to use and care for a sewing machine. All material and machines provided. Come and enjoy a relaxing and creative time in this group!

Paper Quilling

Instructor: Joan Scott

Cost: $3 per class (Ages 18+)

Wednesday, May 8th and 22nd, 1:30-3:30pm

Join this class to explore the many ways Paper Quilling can be used to make fun, attractive and useful Art, as well as gifts. All materials supplied. Suitable for all skill levels

Perspective Drawing

Instructor: Ann Whitson

Cost: $3 for the series (Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 9th, Friday, May 24th and Thursday, May 30th, 1-3pm

This class will be an overview of how artists create the illusion of three dimensional space on a two dimensional surface. You will learn how the eye organizes space and how to create realistic drawings as the eye sees. All materials furnished.

Creative Card

Making

Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 (Ages 18+)

Tuesday, May 14th, 9:0011:00am OR Thursday, May 16th, 2-4pm

This is a make it take class that makes a variety of greeting cards. All supplies furnished for 6 cards in each class. Please pre-register and pay in advance to ensure your spot!

Next Step

Photography Club

Instructor: Bill Showalter

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Tuesday, May 21st, 6-8pm If you are a photographer proficient in operating and manipulating all your camera settings during the process of creating images and are interested in enhancing your knowledge, skills, and artistic vision as a photographer, then this is the group for you. Not for beginners.

A Tour of Renaissance Italy Part 2

Instructor: Brian Maxson Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 23rd, 11am12pm

ETSU professor Brian Maxson will present a slide show featuring a guided tour of the city of Florence, the home of Michelangelo’s David and hometown of Leonardo da Vinci! Our tour will highlight the city’s breathtaking dome, old medieval bridge, huge cathedrals, and will even skip the line to peek into the Uffizi art gallery. Along the way we’ll catch glimpses of the lives of everyday people in the past and present city.

Jewelry Making Class

Instructor: Patty Baker Cost: $10 (Ages 18+) Wednesday, May 22nd, 11:30am – 1pm Enjoy creating your own jewelry in the company of other crafters! An example of the project is on display in the Gathering area.

Zentangle and More

Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free (Ages 18+) Wednesday, May 15{sup}th{/ sup}, 1-2pm Enjoy easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun ways to create, such as creative doodling, coloring and other relaxing Art forms. Come and enjoy creating with this group!

Whimsy Garden Hanger

Instructor: Web Stevens Cost: $6 (Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 16th, 12:302pm

Bend, twist and shape wire, then add beads and bells to create hanging Art that welcomes Spring! Two per student.

Silk Scarf Class

Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $10 (Ages 18+)

Friday, May 10th, 12-3pm Time to create something beautiful for spring! Something to enjoy wearing as we welcome the season! An apron is recommended.

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nstructor: Deb Nelson Cost: $10 (Ages 18+)

Thursday, May 23rd, 1-3p

In this fun spring class you will decoupage two Terra Cotta Pots (one 6” and one 4 1/4”). Choose from herb garden themed and flowers or bring your own paper napkins. This class will feature “water” cutting images and how to cover a circular surface.

Spring Pallet Painting

Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $8 (Ages 18+) Friday, May 24th, 12:30-3:30pm Get ready for Spring with a hand painted pallet! All materials furnished. An apron is recommended.

Ink & Watercolor

Instructor: Edith SeierHelfgott Cost: $3 (Ages 18+)

Friday, May 17th, 1:30-3pm Learn about the beautiful and special effects which result from the combination of black ink and watercolor on watercolor paper.

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1. All Inclus ive ! All included in rent: utilities, cabl e, transportation to Dr. appointments and trips, socials, ev ents, bi-weekly housekeeping, 3 flavorful home-style meals a day & more!

2 . Spacious & airy apartment homes! Mountain and do wntown views in a warm and inviting community.

3, Community features! Chapel , Ice Cream Parlor, Dining Room and Cafe, Movie Theatre, Library, Me dia Centers & Meeting Rooms, Event & Activity spaces and a Fitn ess Center with Stat e-of-the-Art Equipment.

4, Outdoor features! Larg e, beautiful courtyard with paved walking paths and comfortable seating areas throughout, resident's perso nal raised garden beds, games & picnic area, dog park , fire pit, and resident secure parking with electro nic gate access.

5, Exceptional Staff! Co ncierge, security, maintenance, housekeeping, activities & dining.

6. Location! Located in Downtown Johnson City with walking distance to parks, festivals, library, shopping and dining; convenient to 1-26, Senior Center, VA and medical services.

7. Activities Galore! Th ere's plenty to do, choose as much or as little as you would like!

55+ Welcome Home to TownView!

just a really good place to be, because everybody is nice. There's a bunch of really good and wonderful people here, my friends."

TownView because the people are friendly and the staff is wonderful!”

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Skilled Nursing

We orient our skilled nursing services around the provision of specialized care for recovery after hospitalization. Our dedicated team helps residents and family members feel at home while receiving individually-focused healthcare.

Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapy Services

Whether you need Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy, our therapists are committed to returning residents to the highest possible level of function, independence, and quality of life. Whether recovering from a hip replacement surgery, a stroke, a fall, or any other health condition, residents can benefit from our rehabilitation services.

Health & Wellness

Our energetic staff also focuses on socialization as a vital aspect of creating a home-like environment. We supplement wellness by delivering opportunities for residents to maintain a fulfilled and pleasurable stay. Community involvement ranges from exercise classes, beauty shop visits, and pet therapy, to holiday events, community involvement, and religious services.

Special Events Calendar - May 2024

Digital Skills (internet Basics)

I Can Dance (Beginner Level Classes)

I Can Dance (Intermediate Level Classes)

Beginner/Intermediate Fiddle & Mandolin 3:00 Ukulele for Beginners

Ukulele for Experienced

I Can Dance (Beginner Level Classes) 1:00 I Can Dance (Intermediate Level Classes)

Dance

Line Dance with Martha

(Upper Beginner/Intermediate Level)

Instructor: Martha Davenport

Cost: $6 or (Discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, Silver & Fit®, and FitOn™ (if eligible)

Mondays, 3–4:30pm (Ages 12+)

For those wanting to brush up their line dance steps or learn new line dances. You will be having so much fun, you won’t even realize that you are exercising! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Introduction to Line Dance with Martha

Instructor: Martha Davenport

Cost: Free (Ages 18+)

Mondays, May 6, 13, 20. 4:45-6pm Want to increase your line dancing skills with some popular dances? Come join the fun! For more

Hiking

Walkers & Talkers

1-3 miles, mostly flat, guidedtours

Tweetsie Trail Walk

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Tuesday, May 28th 9am

Walk is 3 miles down the trail and back.

Meet at the start of the trail. Add an extra mile and walk with me from the center leaving at 8:30 Please pre-register.

Hiking 101

Tuesday, May 16rd

2-5 miles, easy to moderate trails, low or short elevation gain

Bays Mountain Hike

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

information, contact Martha drmd72@hotmail.com

Lovin’ Line Dance

Instructor: Sue Ayers

Cost: $20/month ($12/month with Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, Silver & Fit®, and FitOn™ (Ages 18+) Wednesdays, 4-6:30pm

New summer hours/class length! We’ll mix line dance difficulty levels and styles in this fun class that assumes you already have beginner step knowledge (completion of Entry Levels 1 & 2 or comparable). Feel free to arrive late, leave early, take breaks and/or bring snacks. New session starts on 1st Wednesday of each month. Email Sue at pupstergal@ yahoo.com. Registration is required before (preferred) or on the first Wednesday of the new month.

Ballroom Dance Practice

Cost: Free (Ages 18+) Thursdays, 1:30pm Come and enjoy an afternoon of

Tuesday, May 7th, 9am

Come join us for a beautiful hike around the lake at Bays Mountain.

This will be a 3 mile hike with some elevation change. Bring plenty of water. Please pre-register.

Davy Crockett Park

Cost: Free (Ages 50 +)

Tuesday, May 16th, 9am

This will be about a 3 miles hike at Lower elevations and then so elevation on the trail by the river. Some stairs and rocky parts. We will meet in the parking lot next to the playground. Please pre-register.

Linear Trail (Erwin)

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Tuesday, May 14th, 9:00am Walk is 5 miles. Meet at the Parking lot beside Pals in Erwin. Please Register.

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Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced Line Dancing)

Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: Free (Ages 12+) Thursdays, 4:30-6pm

This is a volunteer group, which not only practices during this time frame; they also perform in the community. For the experienced line dancer. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Martha drmd72@hotmail.com

Johnson City Grand Squares

Cost: $6 (All Ages Welcome) Fridays, May 10th and 24th, 5:30-7:30pm New members welcome. Info. Call 423-612-0527 or 423-361-3152

I Can Dance (Beginner Level Classes)

Hip Hikers

4-10+ miles, moderate to difficult trails, heavier elevation gain.

Sill Branch Falls Hike

Cost: Free (Ages 50+) Thursday, May 9th, 8am This hike will down the path then on the trail to the falls. Please meet in the parking Lot at Sills branch. This Hike will be about 6 miles. Please register.

Bays Mountain Fire Tower

Cost: Free (Ages 50+)

Thursday, May 23rd 8am

This hike is an out and back to the fire tower. Some elevation. Bring plenty of water. Please Register

No transportation will be provided by the center.

Instructor: Maureen Mulroy

Cost: $10/month

Saturdays, 10:30-12pm This dance experience is for anyone who would like to dance but think they can’t. Participants will learn basic lead and follow dance movements and cues that will allow them to dance with any partner to a variety of different paced songs.

I Can Dance (Intermediate Level Classes)

Instructor: Maureen Mulroy Cost: $10/month

Saturdays, 1-2:30pm

If you’ve already earned your “Yes, I Can Dance” button or have some degree of proficiency in a variety of different dance styles, then this class is for you. Participants will learn a variety of dance steps and patterns that will allow them to enjoy partner type dance forms, e.g. ballroom, latin-style, swing, shag.

Rec programs

Parents Night Out

Cost: $10 Friday, May 10 5:30-7:45pm Ages: 6-12

Parent’s Night Out is a great opportunity for parents to enjoy a night out while we ensure your kids have a blast, in a safe and engaging environment! When you drop them off, they’ll have plenty of exciting activities, supervised games, arts and crafts, swimming, and more!

WERQ Dance Fusion

Cost: $5/class Thursdays

5:30-6:30pm Ages: 16+

WERQ is the widely addictive cardio workout based on hip hop and pop music and blended with dance fusion which is a mix of Latin, bhangra, belly dance and light weights.

Tri Cities Dance Club

Instructor: Tamarro Taylor

Cost: Free (All Ages) Fridays, 1-3p

Enjoy International Folk Dance in a relaxed social group. All levels welcome and encouraged. No experience or partner required!

ALL-INCLUSIVE CARE

• Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• Transportation services

• Concierge services

• Medication administration by licensed nurses

• Disease / medication management

• 24-hour licensed nursing and qualified caregivers

• Respite Care