Senior lifestyles july 2016

Senior Lifestyles Volume XLIII No. 31

July 2016

Celebrate This Summer! at the Johnson City Senior Center

Preserving Photographs Page 4

Bingo Meet the Staff of the Johnson City Senior Center Page 3

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Beach Mania Page 15

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News

July 2016

JCSC Foundation News The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is hard at work! Planning has already begun for the two big projects sponsored by the Foundation: Christmas Boxes and Deerslayer OCR 2017. If you would like to participate in the planning for either event as a Committee member, contact Donna Campbell at 434-6230. Committee members are currently working to recruit sponsors. Many different sponsorship opportunities are available to individuals and businesses. Will you consider helping the Foundation in their endeavors to enrich the lives of senior adults in our community?

You may have received a letter in the mail recently from the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation. The Foundation sends out two appeal letters per year seeking financial support for the different projects supported by the Foundation through the Johnson City Senior Center. If you have already sent your donation, thank you!

Last year, the Foundation provided financial support for a partnership with Mountain States Foundation to continue the services of the Community Health Activities Coordinator to provide free health information and screenings for seniors; provided matching funds for an ABC grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission; funded fellowships to provide opportunities for low-income seniors to participate in activities at the Senior Center at greatly reduced fees; provided charter buses for day trips; and supplied 136 Christmas boxes to homebound elderly in our local community! With your support, the Foundation can continue these projects as well as additional support to the Senior Center.

Modern Woodmen recently presented a check to the JCSC Foundation for $2,500.00 as a sponsor of the Deerslayer OCR! Left to Right: Frank Calderala, Roger Espinoza (Modern Woodmen representative), Jim Hunter, Rebecca Hennessee and Jimmy Pierce.

On behalf of the members of the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation, we wish you a safe and happy July 4th – enjoy your summer!

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.

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Hip Hikers Hanging Rock July 14 , 8a Cost: Free Challenging level (Carpool) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reserve By: July 14

Hip Hikers to Devil’s Fork Gap Thursday, July 21, 8a Cost: $3.00 Challenging level Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reserve By: July 21

Max Patch Thursday, July 28, 8a Cost: Free Challenging level (Carpool) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch

Ten reasons to use trekking poles when you hike 1. Trekking poles, like ski poles, allow your arms to help propel you forward and upward.

2. Poles reduce the impact on your legs, knees, ankles, and feet. This is especially true when going downhill. A 1999 study in The Journal of Sports Medicine found that trekking poles can reduce compressive force on the knees by up to 25 percent.

3. Trekking poles can be used to deflect backcountry nuisances.

4. Walking with poles can help you establish and maintain a consistent rhythm, which can increase your speed.

5. The extra two points of contact significantly increase your traction on slippery surfaces like mud, snow, and loose rock.

6. Poles help you maintain balance in difficult terrain such as during river crossings, on tree root-strewn trails, and on slippery bog bridges.

7. Poles can act as a probe to give you more information than you can get with your eyes.

8. They can help to defend against attacks from dogs, bears and other wildlife. Swing them overhead to make yourself look bigger or throw them like a spear.

9. Trekking poles help to alleviate some of the weight you carry.

10. Trekking poles can be used for things other than trekking. Poles can also double as a medical splint and can serve as ultralight packrafting paddles.

(Information from Outdoor Gear Lab)

Meet the Staff JR Harrell

Recreation Worker JR Harrell has recently joined the team at the Johnson City Senior Center and has been a great asset! We are thankful to have him on board. He is willing to assist in any way, but his main areas of focus are scheduling lifelong learning events that will be beneficial to our seniors, computer classes and games. He is also responsible for keeping us all “on our toes” with what is happening in each room as he creates and places the room schedules outside each door every day. He has assisted in many ways to help make things more efficient and run smoothly at the center. He enjoys life by spending time with his wife and two dogs. He also likes going to concerts and music related events, traveling and just spending time with friends. The next time you are at the center, look him up, he would like to meet you and find out what your interests are so that he can serve you better.

Hip Hikers at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville.

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City Love Story: On July 8th, we will be celebrating the exciting 69th Anniversary of Jim & Peggy Bowman.

“We’ve had a perfect marriage. A lot of people will say this and that but she is the perfect wife,” Jim Bowman said.

Jim and Peggy Bowman married on July 8th, 1947.

A 69th Wedding Anniversary is surely an anniversary to be treasured; especially for Jim and Peggy Bowman.

They’ve shared many experiences and memories together throughout the years which Jim feels he is very blessed to have. “We traveled a lot for my job but Peggy never once complained. Nobody could ask for a better wife”, Jim said. They feel are blessed to live in such a wonderful home as Dominion and truly feel welcome here. They enjoy each day and love all the fun Life Enrichment programming. One of the many perks is they are still able to get out and grab lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

Dominion Senior Living is very excited to celebrate this beautiful anniversary on July 8th with their family members as they have become part of our family.

Honoring God Through Service to Seniors • Assisted Living & Memory Care • All-Inclusive Monthly Rates • Caring compassionate 24/7 nurses and caregivers • Complete array of in-house services and amenities

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2412 Knob Creek Rd. • Johnson City • (423) 930-9001 www.DominionJohnsonCity.com

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Learning / Pool Schedule

Lifelong Learning Preserving your Photographs Instructor: Amy Steadman Wednesday, July 13 10-11a Cost: Free Do you have precious or important photos you would like to preserve?

Come join us for this informative and fun course to learn tips on how to preserve your precious memories.

The instructor of the class will be Amy Steadman, the Collections Manager for the Reese Museum on the campus of E.T.S.U. Bring some photos with you so you can preserve while you learn. Please pre-register.

Events That Changed History Video Lecture Series July 6,13,20,27 Wednesdays at 1-2p Cost: Free History is made and defined by landmark events and this course will cover many of the world’s most important historical moments. It’s an intriguing and engaging tour of thousands of years of human history, from the creation of the Code of Hammurabi (1750 B.C.) to the Battle of Lexington (April 19, 1775), to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream”speech (August 28, 1963), and beyond. Please Pre-register.

Legal Aid-Estate Planning Clinic Monday, July 11 11a-1p Cost: Free A FREE CLINIC to assist seniors and other individuals who need assistance to prepare the following documents: Simple Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Plan/Living Will. Get questions answered.

Please register, walk in basis for assistance.

Continuing Your Education Wednesday, July 20 2-3:30p Instructor: Jim Henrichs Cost: Free Have you ever considered attending college, either for the first time or returning to classes, but are overwhelmed by the cost and process? Come join Director of Enrollment at Northeast State, as he walks you through the options of enrolling in classes, auditing a class, financial aid available to seniors, and what steps you need to take to enroll.

Please Pre-register.

Raising Backyard Chickens 101 Instructor: Anthony Shelton Tuesday, July 26 11a-12:30p

Cost: Free Come learn the basics of raising you own Chickens. Anthony Shelton from the U.T. Extension of Washington County will give a lecture on how to get started, where to buy supplies and much more. So join us for this fun and informative program. Please pre-register.

Power of Attorney for Healthcare (Individual Consultation) 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 434-6229 to set up an appointment.

Johnson City German Club Thursdays, 9:30a-12:00p 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.

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

Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use Wednesday, July 6, 10a Cost: Free The Johnson City Fire Dept. will talk about fire safety in your home.

Also, information on extinguishers, alarms and operating them. Please pre-register.

July 2016

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: $2 per session or $20 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: Kim McLeod T &Th 9-10a; Sat 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.

Outings

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Outings Hatfield/McCoy Show Wednesday, July 13 Leave MPCC at 9:30a Approximate return is 6p • Cost: $ 41 Limited seats, register and pay by June 30th It’s Feudin’ Feastin’ Family Fun at The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show™! Become part of the longest running feud in history and help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style.

Source: Hatfield and McCoy Dinner show.

This is a Matinee show with Lunch.

The Archives of Appalachia at E.T.S.U. Friday, July 15 leave MPCC at 9:45a, return approx. 11:30a • Cost: $1 The Archives of Appalachia supports original research, educational engagement, and artistic creativity. It collects and preserves records of enduring value that document Appalachia’s history and cultural heritage.

Source ETSU. If you are interested in genealogy, collections of Appalachian writings, photography or just the history of our region, then come join us. The outing will consist of an overview of their collection and how to use the resources they have available.

It will be a bunch of fun and very educational.

Please pre-register.

Dixie Diners Thursday, July 21, 4:30p Pratt’s Barn in Kingsport Pratt’s Barn is located at 1225 East Stone Drive. We will meet at the restaurant for some great barbeque. Pratt’s has the best in the whole tri-cities area. But, offers other dishes for those wanting something lighter such as turkey and salads. You can’t miss Pratt’s on Stone Drive just off Eastman Road located about half a mile from Applebee’s on the same side. Please join us for a great evening. Sign up by July 18th.

Lunch at The Farmer’s Daughter/Mountain View Bulk Store Friday, July 22 leave MPCC at 11:00a, return approx. 3:00p • Cost: $2 for transportation Our meals are served family-style, which means each table decides on two meat choices to share, and the veggies and sides, along with hot rolls and cornbread are brought to your table for all to share. If you’re still hungry, we’re happy to give you seconds, there’s plenty! But only if you’ll clean your plate. Drinks and dessert are included, but if you are too full, we’ll be happy to wrap dessert up for you. Our meals are $13.67 for adult Source: Famer’s Daughter. Bring Cash or Check, No Credit or Debit cards are accepted. After lunch, we’ll go shopping at Mountain View Country Market next door. The market offers: nuts, spices, flours, home baked goods, churned butter, meats, cheeses, beef jerky and more. This is a family owned and operated business specializing in specialty foods, bulk foods, housewares and gift items. Deadline to register is July 18.

Tennessee Riverboat Co. Luncheon Cruise Wednesday, July 27 Leave MPCC at 9a, return approx. 4p • Cost: $36 Enjoy a beautiful day outside with your friends and enjoy a great lunch while cruising the river in Knoxville! The lunch cruise

includes a wonderful buffet, 1.5 hour cruise and either a narration from the Captain or Entertainment from one of our local entertainers. The cost covers transportation, boat ride, lunch and gratuity. Limited seating, no refunds. Must register by Wednesday July 20.

Coming in August!

Ramsey House Plantation/Vintage Baseball Games Saturday, August 6 leave MPCC at 8:30a, return approx. 6p • Cost: $11 Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Knoxville’s first builder, Thomas Hope, for Francis Alexander Ramsey. The home is constructed of Tennessee pink marble and blue limestone. It was known at that time as the finest home in Tennessee. The structure is significant for its original interior and exterior architectural features and its period decorative art collection. Today, the site consists of 101.5 acres; a historic house restored and furnished to the period of Francis A. Ramsey’s occupancy (1797-1820) and a Visitor Center located in a beautiful country setting. Source Ramsey House. A double header of Vintage Baseball begins at 12:00. Concessions will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Lunch will be on your own at the games, no outside food, beverages or coolers permitted. Seating is limited, must Register

by August 2.

Mama Mia at the Barter Thursday, August 11 – Charter bus will leave MPCC at 10:15a • Cost: $34 The following: One Stop Wine and Spirits, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Arnold, Edd Hill/HVAC, and Dr. and Mrs. Dick Beaver are generously sponsoring our Charter bus and paying for lunch at the restaurant, Rain in Abingdon prior to the matinee Mamma Mia at the Barter. Your only cost is for the matinee ticket which is $34. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 1st at 9:00am. Must come to MPCC to register and pay for your ticket and select your lunch choice. Limit 2 per individual. There are a limited number of tickets so you don’t want to wait. Your lunch choices will be: Plum Alley Cheeseburger, Fish Taco, Chicken Salad Croissant, or Fried Chicken Sandwich. You will need to choose one when you register.

Coming in September!

Wohlfahrt Theatre-The Motown Sound Wednesday, September 7 leave MPCC at 9:30a, return approx. 6p • Cost:$38 (gratuity not included in price) charter bus In the early 60’s, Detroit was on the move… home to major auto makers and the newly formed Motown Records. This exceptional tribute features the music of The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, The Four Tops and more. Take a journey through time and relive what Berry Gordy coined “the sound of young America” that made a city come alive.

Source:Wohlfahrt Registration begins July 20 at 10a. No refunds, limited seats.

Travel Corner

The staff would like to thank those who took the time to complete an evaluation form for the recent trip to Maine. While some of you gave us some suggestions for improvement, which will be reviewed by both the travel team and Diamond Tours, overall the trip was a good experience. When JCSC Seniors on the Go was organized in 2008, the main purpose of the group was to provide affordable senior trips and create new friendships among the seniors. Our favorite comments from some of the recent travelers were: • “Friendliest bunch of people we had ever traveled with; made a bunch of new friends.”

• “I enjoyed the friends we made especially. I have gone on several bus trips and have never had a more congenial group.”

• “I loved the trip and am looking forward to the next one.”

• “It was an easy going & nice group to get to know people, and I also enjoyed the games on the bus.”

Thank you to those who travel with us, and to the travel volunteers who work so diligently to help plan trips, organize activities for the bus, and assist on the motor coach trips. We LOVE travel, and invite all of the participants at the Senior Center to engage in “Active Life through Active Living” by exploring new places and making new friends with JCSC Seniors on the Go.

FIT to Go will not meet in July and August. Watch for the announcement for the September meeting.

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Sports Summer Bowling League Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423-213-5861 or Holiday Lanes @ 423-282-6251 for more information.

Senior Basketball Mondays at 10a Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot arounds Senior Billiards Monday - Friday 7a to 8p • Cost: Free Senior men and women are both welcome to play on four new tables. All levels of experience are welcome. Come swim with the senior sharks at the community center. Yearly tournaments held.

Doubles Table Tennis Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30a-Noon Cost: Free Senior men’s and women’s doubles table tennis.

Keep your brain and body active with table tennis. Yearly tournaments will be held.

Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-11:30a • Cost: Free This activity is a modified form of tennis and we play doubles.

Badminton Wednesdays, 7p Cost: Free Open to all ages!

Senior Legend Golf Group Over the age of 50 and enjoy golf?

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tee times and location varies. Contact Gil & Bobbie Dietz @ 423-9269824 for more information.

Coming in August!

White Water Rafting Nolichuckey River (Recommended for Seniors) Cost: $2 for transportation Cost: $44 (payable to USA Raft) Tuesday, August 2 8:30a This trip will last 3-5 hours Reservation Deadline: July 19

Sports

July 2016

Lose Weight & Get Fit With Table Tennis!

Health Benefits Of Table Tennis Worldwide millions of people play table tennis, and with good reason. It is entertaining, fun, fast and has great health benefits as well. Because of the low risk of injury table tennis can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels. When played regularly it improves reflexes, hand-eye coordination and balance, while toning and strengthening the core muscles, upper and lower body. It’s great for working up a sweat and increasing your heart rate, thus helping to keep your heart strong and healthy. Not only is it a good cardiovascular exercise, it is also a great aerobic workout. When running about the table your heart rate increases and your body’s requirement for oxygen becomes much higher, therefore you breath heavier, faster and deeper, which increases lung capacity in addition to how efficiently your lungs use oxygen.

As well as being a fantastic physical work out, table tennis is also a great mental work out.

You have to plan strategies and decide what spin to put on the ball, whilst trying to stay one step ahead of your opponent and react to the shots they are playing all at the same time.

Decisions have to be made in split seconds, this increases concentration levels, short term memory and decision making ability. All this mental exercise boosts hormone levels and keeps the brain young, which can slow the progress of cognitive decline that occurs with ageing. It is also a sport that is good for social bonding, with its friendly but competitive nature, it can be enjoyed at your local club where you can meet with new

people and form lasting friendships. It can also be played at home as a great way to spend more quality time together and bring the family closer.

Renowned physician, psychiatrist and brain imaging expert, Dr Daniel Amen, says that ‘Table Tennis is The World’s Best Brain Sport!

July 2016

Healthy Living

Healthy Living Eat Smart, Live Strong Every Wednesday in July July 6, 13, 20, and 27 10-11a Instructor: Katherine Jennings Floyd, Nutrition Educator from Washington County UT Extension Office • Cost: Free Come and enjoy interactive sessions that keep you on your toes and have you Eating Smart and Living Strong.

These sessions encourage with examples to eat better and be more physically active. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. This class is geared to all physical abilities.

Nutrition Trip A Road Trip to Visit the New Food City Thursday July 7, 9:45-11:45a Instructor: Elizabeth Hall, Registered Dietician • Cost: $1 We will visit the new store, starting off with seeing the Depot Room and walking with the dietician through the store to talk about nutrition, the value of shopping seasonally and you can ask questions about hot food topics. Call 423-434-6237 for a reservation Storytelling Thursday July 7, 10:30-11:30a Cost Free Several storytellers from the Jonesborough Story Telling Guild will be here telling different style stories. Come smile and laugh at these stories! Please pre-register.

Total Knee Replacement Monday July 11, 11a-12p Instructor: Dr. Gregory Stewart Cost: Free Are you considering knee replacement surgery? Joint replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve knee pain and to help you return to normal activities. Come ask a surgeon your questions about this surgery.

Red Cross Summer Emergency Preparedness Class Wednesday, July 13 11a-12p Instructor: Angela Morris

Cost: Free Everyone knows the Red Cross helps people during emergencies.

But you may not know that it’s also part of our mission to help you help yourself. Becoming “Red Cross Ready” for an emergency by following our simple steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely and comfortably. Join us on July 13th at 11 am and learn the simple actions you can take to be prepared. Call 423-434-6237 for a reservation.

Vein Talk Thursday July 14, 11a-12p Instructor: Penni Baker from the Vein Company • Cost: Free Many people have varicose or spider veins with leg pain, discolored swollen veins and there are treatments available that help with these common problems. Come learn about these treatment options. Call 423-434-6237 for reservation.

Kidney Disease Instructor: Laure Wahib KFoury, MD July 18, 11a-12p • Cost: Free Kidney disease means that the kidneys are damaged and can’t filter blood like they should. This damage can cause wastes to build up in the body. It can also cause other problems that can harm your health. Come learn about this disease that affects more than 20 million Americans. Call 423-6237 for a seat.

DNA Genealogy Monday July 18, 1-2p Presented by: Gene Hurdt, President of Jonesborough Genealogical Society • Cost: Free Finding your family history has sometimes been a mystery, with DNA genealogy your family roots can be traced through your DNA. Come hear how this is being done and learn about one man`s journey to find his roots. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat.

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Heat Stroke

nausea, dizziness, weakness; and irritability

People it is hot outside! Summer temperatures can soar to the 90`s, making working outside in your yard a real chore. And having heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke is a real possibility.

What are the differences between these three illnesses?

Treatment includes: removing or loosen tight clothing and apply cool, wet clothes or towels to the skin. Fan the person. If the person is conscious, give small amounts of cool water. Move the person to a cooler place. Make sure the person drinks slowly. Watch for changes in condition. If the person refuses water, vomits or begins to lose consciousness, Call 9-1-1 immediately.

Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms that usually occur in the legs or abdomen caused by exposure to high heat and humidity and loss of fluids and electrolytes. Heat cramps are often an early sign that the body is having trouble with the heat.

Heat exhaustion is the body`s response to excessive loss of water and salt, usually through excessive sweating while working or playing outside. You are more prone to heat exhaustion if you are elderly and have high blood pressure.

Heat stroke is the most serious heat related illness. It occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature: the body temperature rapidly raises, the sweating mechanism fails. And the body is unable to cool itself down. When heat stroke occurs, the body temperature can rise to 106 degrees or higher within 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.

Signs of heat cramps include: Muscle cramps, pain, spasms in the abdomen, arms, or legs Treatment includes: Drink water and have a snack and/ or carbohydrateelectrolyte drink every 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid salt tablets. Get medical help if person has heart problems, is on a low sodium diet, or if cramps do not subside within 1 hour Signs of heat exhaustion include: Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin, heavy sweating, headache,

Signs of heat stroke include: Confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech, Loss of consciousness, hot dry skin or profuse sweating, Seizures, very high body temperature and is fatal if treatment delayed.

Treatment includes: Call 9-1-1 immediately Move the victim to a shady cool area and remove outer clothing, apply cold compresses to wrists, ankles, groin and neck, if awake give sips of cool water. The main thing is to bring temperature down. Watch for any changes in the person`s mental status. Stay with person until help arrives.

Do not let your summertime activities be ruined by having a heat related illness. Drink plenty of water during physical activity Do your mowing in the cool of the day, rest often and stay hydrated.

Have a happy, healthy fun filled summer!

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July Special Events

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WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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8:30 Beach Mania

7:00 Friday Night Dance- Al Curtis Orchestra

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Johnson City Senior Center Will Be Closed

11:00 Computer One-on-One Amara Carberry

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6:30 Grief Support Gathering

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10:00 Basket Weaving 11:00 Legal Aid-Estate Planning 11:00 Total Knee Replacement 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 1:00 Pen & Ink Class 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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11:00 Kidney Disease 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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9:00 Bingo 10:00 Basket Weaving 11:00 Computer One-on-One Amara Carberry

11:00 Computer One-on-One Amara Carberry

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6:30 Next Step Photography

12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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11:00 Raising Backyard Chickens 11:00 Computer One-on-One Amara Carberry

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10:00 Fire Safety Class 10:00 Eat Smart, Live Strong 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 1:00 Events that Changed History- Video Series 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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9:30 Hatfield/ McCoy Show 10:00 Preserving Your Photographs 10:00 Eat Smart, Live Strong 11:00 Red Cross Summer Emergency Preparedness 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 1:00 Events that Changed History- Video Series 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 10:00 Eat Smart, Live Strong 11:00 Kidney Disease 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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1:00 Events that Changed History- Video Series 2:00 Continuing your Education 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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9:45 Nutrition Trip 10:00 As the Page Turns 10:30 Storytelling

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8:30 Beach Mania

12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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8:00 Hike at Hanging Rock 10:00 Writers Circle 11:00 Vein Talk 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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8:30 Beach Mania 9:45 Archives of Appalachia at ETSU Outing 7:00 Friday Night DanceKids Our Age

1:00 Pen & Ink class 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 8:00 Hike at Devil’s Fork Gap 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

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1:00 Paper Quilling 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall 4:30 Dixie Diners

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9:00 TN Riverboat Luncheon 10:00 Eat Smart, Live Strong 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

8:00 Hike at Max Patch 10:00 Writers Circle 12:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

1:00 Events that Changed History-Video Series 2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

2:00 Computer One-on-One Betty Hall

8:30 Beach Mania 11:00 Lunch at the Farmer’s Daughter/ Mountain View Bulk

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To learn more, call toll-free: 1-844-704-3203 (TTY: 711)

Call a licensed sales agent 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday Español? 1-844-689-4784

Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in a Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Other providers are available in our network. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call Humana sales at 1-844-704-3203 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday. This information is available for free in other languages. Please contact a licensed Humana sales agent at 1-844-704-3203 (TTY: 711). Esta información está disponible gratuitamente en otros idiomas. Póngase en contacto con un agente de ventas certificado de Humana al 1-844-689-4784 (TTY: 711).

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Ongoing Events

July 2016

Ongoing Events MONDAY 7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Fit & Toned 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:00 Qigong 12:30 Open Art Studio 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 3:30 Line Dance w/ Martha 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers 6:00 Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 10:00 Heart Strings Instruments Jam Session 10:00 Open Computer Lab 11:45 SilverSneakers® Chair Yoga 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 1:00 SilverSneakers® Chair Yoga 1:30 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:00 Conversational Spanish 5:30 Scrabble Group 5:30 NuLine Dance

by TJ 6:00 Mexican Train Dominoes

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 7:30 Fasting Blood Sugars 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Fit & Toned 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:00 Qigong 1:00 Adult Coloring Group 1:00 Pinochle 5:15 Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:00 Senior Hatha Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance 7:00 Badminton

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 SilverSneakers® Chair Yoga 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 9:30 German Conversation 1:00 Rook 1:00Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 4:00 Brain Games 6:00 Mahjong

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Party Contract Bridge 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Circuit 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mahjong 1:00 Open Craft Time SATURDAY 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 1:00 Line Dance by TJ, Intermediate Level

July 2016

Computers / Volunteers

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Volunteers

Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer!

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

Monthly Volunteer Meeting Monday July 11, 10a Arts & Crafts Rooms

• Light refreshments will be served.

• See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers • Guest Speaker: Celeste Smedley Johnson City Public Library • July is Cupcake Month, Let’s Celebrate!

Computers Betty Hall – One-on-one 12p Cost: $15 • M-W-F Computer and mobile device help. Please bring laptop or Device.

Please Pre-register and pre-pay.

Betty Hall – One-on-one 2p Cost: $15 • M-W-F Computer and mobile device help. Please bring laptop or Device.

Please Pre-register and pre-pay.

One on One Instructor: Amara Carberry Cost: $15 Pre-register July 5, 12, 19, and 26, 11a-12:30p If you need help with your Laptop, Cell Phone, or Tablet let Amara Carberry help.

She can provide instruction on a variety of devices. She can also help if you have problems with any computer programs.

Please register 2 days prior to the date you would like to schedule.

Please contact 434-6237 to schedule personal assistance/instruction on the computer.

Please contact the desk 434-6229 if you are interested in teaching classes

Call Jessica Holsclaw for a tour today!

423-772-0161 • Fax: 423-772-3481

146 Buck Creek Road • Roan Mountain, Tennessee 37687

Dance & Special Events

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July 2016

Dance & Special Events Grandparents Corner Challenge Square Dance Mondays, 2p • Cost: $6 Join Don Williamson for this challenging square dance class.

Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome

Line Dance with Martha (Intermediate Beginner) Mondays, 3:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $ 6 or SilverSneakers® discount

Advanced Square Dance Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30p • Cost: $6 Don Williamson will be instructing this square dance class. Some experience recommended for this class. Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome.

Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced) Monday 5:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Group performs in the community

Line Dance by TJ, Intermediate Level Saturdays, 1-2:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

NuLine Dance by TJ Tuesdays, 5:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

Looking for Something to do with your grandchildren?

Ballroom Dance Wednesdays, 5:15p • Cost: FREE Bring a partner or come alone. Men needed to join group.

Ballroom Dance Practice Thursdays, 1p • Cost: Free Come and enjoy an afternoon of dancing.

Call 423-434-6237 if you are insterested in volunteering for the Triathlon!

Winged Deer Park Lakefront Festival Plaza Goulding Amphitheatre’ Join us for a memorable musical experience featuring a dynamic mixture of the areas top talent!

Thursday, July 7 ~ 7 – 9 p.m. ~ Kids Our Age Thursday, July 14 – 7 – 9 p.m. ~ Bakersfield Band Thursday, July 21 – 7 – 9 p.m. ~ Southern Countrymen Band Thursday, July 28 – 7 – 9 p.m. ~ Benny Wilson Thursday, August 4~ 7 - 9 p.m. ~ Ivy Road Thursday, August 11 ~ 7 -9 p.m. ~ Lauren Cole Band Thursday, August 18 ~ 7-9 p.m. ~ Gospel Night Sunday, September 11 ~ 6 - 8 p.m. ~ Johnson City Symphony Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Bristol Broadcasting ~ DOTHERT Recording Studio ~ Johnson City Parks & Recreation ~ News and Neighbor

Please call Matt Williams at 423-461-4851 for more info Friday Night Dance Come dance the night away from 7:00-10:00p. 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.

July 1 – Al Curtis Orchestra

July 15 – Kids Our Age

July 2016

Arts

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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: June-Natures Shadows, Tombstones and Churches, JulyPhotographer’s Choice, August-Words or Signs, Contrasts.

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.

Senior Chorale Cost: Free Thursdays at 10a On break June, July & August

Needle and Fiber Arts Cost: Free • Tuesdays 1 – 4p 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 12:30p Acrylics will be on break in July.

Musical Voices Cost: Free • Mondays 1p Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing

gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

Writer’s Circle Cost: Free • Second & Fourth Thursdays 10a 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 1 – 4p 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.

Adult Coloring Group Cost: Free • Every Wednesday 1– 2:30p Join the new trend in Adult Coloring! Bring your colored pencils, crayons, markers (or use ours) and relax and color in the company of friends and new friends. Coloring sheets will be provided or you can bring your own.

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.

Beginning Mountain Dulcimer Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $20 for four sessions Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones! Mountain Dulcimer will be on break for the summer, but will return in September. Classes in September will be on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:30. Please bring an instrument that is ready to play.

Basic Pen & Ink Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: $5 for the series Monday, July 11 & Thursday, July 14 1-3p Explore ways the old fashioned dip pen and black India ink can be used for drawing and writing. We will be using a basic all-purpose pen nib, as well as some calligraphy nibs.

Supplies will be furnished, but feel free to bring your own materials as well. An apron is recommended.

Linda Rash showing off her Paper Quilting project

Paper Quilling Instructor: Patrice Wells Cost: $3 • Thursday, July 21 1-3p Join Patrice Wells for her next Paper Quilling Class! Quilling is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.

Quilling can be found in art galleries in Europe and in the United States and is an art that is practiced around the world. All supplies furnished, you may also bring your own if you wish.

Basket Weaving Continued Instructor: Ginny Carr Cost: $25 for the series Monday July 11 & Tuesday July 12 10a – 1p Join Ginny for the second step of beginning basket weaving. In this class you will make a large market basket using a simple and basic technique. All supplies furnished. Ginny has received much recognition for her work, including “Best of Show” and several Blue Ribbons! Please pre-register and pay by Friday July 8.

Coming in August!

Summer Photo Contest Start saving your summer photos for our Summer Photo Contest! These can feature summer vacation, summer fun and anything else that has to do with summer. Turn photos in to the front desk between September 1 and 9. Voting will occur September 17 through the 28. Prizes will be awarded!

Games

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Games Hand and Foot Canasta Mondays • 1p If you don’t know how to play, they can teach you!

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays • 6p Bingo Tuesday, July 12 • 9:00 Presented by The Lexington Senior Living Scrabble Group Tuesdays • 5:30p The scrabble group is always looking for new members!

Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesdays • 6p Join us every Tuesday afternoon at 6pm for an exciting fun-filled time with some marvelous BFFs. Pinochle Wednesdays • 1p A trick-taking card game for four.

Rook Thursdays • 1p Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards.

Brain-A-Cise Thursdays • 4-5p Join us for an hour of stimulating activities to get those brain cells moving.

Mahjong Thursdays • 6p Mahjong is a Chinese game of skill, strategy and chance.

Party Contract Bridge Fridays • 9a Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge Fridays • 12:30p If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven’t tried duplicating bridge, come join the fun!

Mahjong Fridays • 1p Mahjong is a Chinese game game of skill, strategy and chance.

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423-282-6903

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July 2016

July 2016

Fitness Focus

Fitness Focus Fit & Toned Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30a • Cost: $2 Instructor: Sue Pentz One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Love Handles Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30a • Cost: Free Instructor: Sue Pentz Thirty minute class focusing on the core muscles.

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

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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis Check out this new series Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost: 16 sessions for $64 or $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Low-impact Tai Chi modified for seniors.

Easy on the joints, recommended by the Arthritis Foundation and CDC for arthritis relief and fall prevention, Stretching, body alignment and slow, controlled, mindful movement. Improve your body and your mind.

Qigong New series starting in July Mondays and Wednesdays, Noon Cost: 16 sessions for $64 or $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants Instructor: Tonya Van Hook ‘Q’ means energy and ‘Gong” means work.

Qigong is a system of ancient Chinese selfhealing exercises that combine proper body alignment and slow, controlled movement.

Silver Sneakers® Chair 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.

Senior Hatha Yoga Wednesdays, 6p • Cost: $5 Instructor: Darlene Hatley Beginner to Intermediate. Learn the most basic Yoga moves with Flow and Hold Yoga moves.

Zumba Zeniors Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15a • Cost: $3 Instructor: LeAnna Lawson LeAnna is a licensed Zumba instructor who will provide a low impact Zumba class designed for beginners of all ages and active older adults. Come enjoy this fun way to increase your daily activity. Even if you have never done Zumba before, you will want to try out this class.

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.

Brain Games Thursdays, 4-5p • Cost: Free Calling All Trivia Buffs. It is just as important to exercise your brain as you exercise your body. Keep your brain active and challenged. June will start our hunt for the team to represent our center at the local Brain Games. Competition will start in June and July will be spent in training our team for the event in August.

Beach Mania Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 8:30a • Cost: $2 Get in shape for the beach season. Activities will include a beach theme using beach items and beach music to get you into shape.

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Fitness Tidbits!

Dehydration and Aging Water serves a vital role in the everyday operation of cells within the body. The maintenance of water balance is essential for health and is determined by a sophisticated scheme that balances water input (drinking) and water output (perspiration, urine) from the body. Specific mechanisms interact to control thirst, drinking behavior, and the output water from the kidney when the body is faced with a water deficit. However, restoring body water balance following dehydration ultimately depends on mechanisms that regulate fluid intake or drinking. Despite these sophisticated defense mechanisms, the restoration of water balance following dehydration is usually slow and incomplete; a problem termed “involuntary dehydration.” Thus, even healthy young adults should be advised of the benefits of complete water replacement following dehydration.

More importantly, it has become increasingly clear that the ability to regulate fluid balance in response to fluid deprivation or dehydration is compromised in older individuals. Decreased ability to regulate water balance can adversely affect the aging population, leading to increased risk of dysfunction, morbidity, or mortality. In addition, these problems in body fluid regulation are often exacerbated by the presence of other chronic diseases associated with aging, such as hypertension or cerebrovascular disease. As such, the aging population is considered at greater risk for developing dehydration and any associated complication.

Make sure you are drinking plenty of water, especially now as summer is here!

(American College of Sports Medicine current comment)

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Groups and Meetings

July 2016

If your address changes, please call us and let us know!

Johnson City Senior Center at Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street • Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 (423) 434-6237 Hours of Operation: Senior Service Reception Desk: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Memorial Park Community Center: Monday-Friday 7am-9pm Saturday 9am-5pm

Groups and Meetings As the Page Turns (Book Club): Free-Books Provided First Thursday of month 10a If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people then come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to. Book Selections: July-Big Brother by Lionel Shriver, August-Blame by Michelle Huneven, Sept.-The Blessings of Animals by Katrina Kittle.

Grief Support Gathering Cost: Free First Tuesday of the month, 6:30p Sponsored by Morris Baker Funeral Home.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities Wednesdays at 10:00a For each month an area clergyman leads a four week Bible study.

Thursdays at 8a Men’s Bible Study. Breakfast by donation Washington County S.A.L.T. Council First Thursday of each month 2p Location will rotate between Johnson City Senior Center and Jonesborough July – No Meeting August – Jonesborough Senior Center September – Johnson City Senior Center October – Jonesborough Senior Center November – Johnson City Senior Center December – Jonesborough Senior Center Writer’s Circle Cost: Free Second and Fourth Thursdays, 10a Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion within the group.