Senior lifestyles march

Senior Lifestyles Volume XXXIX No. 27

Garden Fair Page 4

Titanic Tour/Lunch Trip Page 5

Whimsical Wednesdays Page 14

Meet the Staff of the Johnson City Senior Center Page 15

March 2016

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JCSC Foundation News The excitement is building for the first Deerslayer 5K Obstacle Course Run in April.

Have you registered? If you’ve never done an obstacle course race before, then this is the one for you! Gather a few friends, register as a team in the non-competitive category, and have fun!

All proceeds support the charitable endeavors of the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation.

The Foundation provides valuable financial support to the Johnson City Senior Center, including funding for a partnership with Mountain States Foundation to offer the services of the Community Health Activities Coordinator to provide free health information and screenings for seniors at Memorial Park Community Center/Johnson City Senior Center; matching funds for an ABC grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to fund the Senior Chorale musical group; fellowships to provide opportunities for

News low-income seniors to participate in activities at the Senior Center at reduced fees; and provides charter transportation services for some day outings across state lines!

This past December, the Foundation supplied 136 Christmas boxes to homebound elderly in our local community, thanks to generous donations from our participants and community supporters. The Foundation is working to increase its Christmas outreach; the goal for 2016 is to serve at least 200 needy seniors in our community who do not receive resources from other agencies.

The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation Board is comprised of community-minded volunteers working together to improve the lives of senior adults in Johnson City and surrounding areas. The Foundation has no paid staff, and all funds raised directly benefit the participants of the Johnson City Senior Center at Memorial Park Community Center.

March 2016

Inclement Weather Policy When Johnson City schools are closed due to inclement weather, Memorial Park Community Center will open at 10:00 a.m. for access to the following areas: fitness room, gymnasium, game room, billiards room, and pool (for open/lap swim and open therapy only). Scheduled events and instructor-led programs will be cancelled. The centers will close at 5:00p.

When Johnson City Schools are on a delay due to inclement weather, community centers, art center and pools, will open at 10:00a and all events and programs will begin at 10:00a. Each location will close at normal closing hours, unless inclement weather occurs later in the day that forces closure.

When schools let out early due to inclement weather all programs and events scheduled for the remainder of the day will be cancelled. If inclement weather occurs on a weekend when schools are not in session the Parks & Recreation Department Director will determine when parks and centers would open and make a decision by 6:00a.

Transportation will not be provided when Johnson City Schools are closed or let out early due to inclement weather. For Announcements about schedule changes call 434-5750.

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.

March 2016

Hip Hikers

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Hip Hikers Hip Hikers to Warrior’s Path State Park Thursday, March 10, 8a • Cost: $3 Beginning level Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: March 10

Hip Hikers to Laurel River Trail Thursday, March 17, 8a • Cost: Free Intermediate level (Carpool) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: March 17

Hip Hikers to Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail Thursday, March 24, 8a • Cost: Free Intermediate level (Carpool Event) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: March 24

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Lifelong Learning

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March 2016

Lifelong Learning Naturally Yours III, Spring into Summer Monday, March 28 10:30a Instructor: JC Nature Program Coordinator, Connie Deegan Ahh, spring! Do yourself a favor and as you head outside to observe spring making its fast and furious appearance: make this the year that you learn some interesting stories about our local plants, animals and parks in this give-and-take discussion. Please preregister.

Practicing Mindfulness - (An Introduction to Meditation) Video lecture series Fridays, at 11a • Cost: FREE This course will help to develop mindfulness by providing a way to attend to our everyday experiences. Meditation is a form of physical and mental exercise that serves to strengthen the ability to bring present moment-to-moment awareness to our lives. Meditation can have many benefits. It can help reduce stress, pain, increase energy, decrease anxiety, bring clarity, gain focus, improve concentration, immune system, cardiovascular health and more.

Please pre-register.

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.

Garden Fair Monday, March 14 • Cost: FREE Join Master Gardeners 9:30a - Growing vegetables and small fruits with most nutrients 10:30a - Question/Answer session 11:30a - Growing plants to attract bees Free Tax Assistance Volunteers working through AARP-VITA will prepare your Federal and Tennessee taxes for free at the

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Memorial Park Community Center. Tax preparation will be by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each Thursday and Friday until April 8. These volunteers are trained using IRS and AARP-VITA standards and must pass an IRS test.

They can prepare all individual and joint tax returns, with a few exceptions for certain complicated returns.

There are no age or income limitations for this free service. For appointments, please call the Center staff at 434-6437. You must bring proof of your Social Security number and the Social Security numbers of all dependents on the return, photo identification for all individuals, and all tax documents such as W-2s, 1099-Rs, SSA-1099s, 1099-Bs, brokers statements, 1099-INTs and 1099-DIVs. If you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace, you must also bring your form 1095-A, which you will receive from the federal government. Until you have received all needed forms, the volunteers will be unable to complete your returns. All returns are e-filed, meaning refunds are generally issued with 10 days.

Gardening with Native Plants and Herbs Speaker: Master Gardener- Joy Moore Monday, March 21, 11a • Cost: FREE Learn about our East Tennessee native plants and how to use them to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes. Please pre-register.

General Information about Assisted Living Speaker: Johnny Lyons Monday, March 21, 11a • Cost: FREE What is assisted living? How does it differ from nursing homes? Also, learn about benefits from long term care insurance, VA benefits and more that can supplement paying for assisted living. Door prize giveaway, snacks and refreshments. Please preregister.

Spanish Tutoring Mondays at 2:30p • Cost: Free Wills/Small Estate (Individual Consultation) Need to make a Will 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 Wills and Small Estates.

Call 434-6229 to set up an appointment.

Johnson City German Club Thursdays, 9:30-11:30a • 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.

Alliance for Continued Learning-ETSU (ACL) is a nonprofit organization that promotes continued learning for adults. ACL meetings will be in the conference room at the new Food City on State of Franklin Road in Johnson City from 10 - Noon every Tuesday and Wednesday for 6 weeks beginning on Tuesday, March 22 and ending on Wednesday, April 27 2016. The programs this session include: Anita DeAngelis (ETSU), Jennifer Bauer (Roan Mtn. and Sycamore Shoals), Pet Therapy (Julie Wade and Richie Hayward), 5 ETSU Professors (Dr. Andrew Battista, Dr. John Rankin, Dr. Gary Henson, Dr. Dilshod Achilov, and Dr. Robert Sawyer), Dr. Ted Thomas from Milligan College, and Dr. Paul Thur de Koos MD. A Field Trip to the the Bush Bean Museum in Dandridge is planned. The first meeting on Tuesday, March 22 will be a Welcome from Dr. Wilsie Bishop (ETSU), a Continental Breakfast and a performance from the ETSU Bluegrass Band. Call 423-439-8084 or get a brochure at the MPCC front desk.

State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Seniors – Protect Yourself from Fraud and Abuse. Some helpful tips: 1. Be aware that you are at risk from strangers--and from those closest to you 2. Don’t isolate yourself---stay involved!

3. Always tell solicitors: “I never buy from (or give to) anyone who calls or visits me unannounced. Send me something in writing.”

4. Shred all receipts with your credit card number 5. Sign up for the “Do Not Call” list and take yourself off multiple mailing lists 6. Use direct deposit for benefit checks to prevent checks from being stolen from the mailbox 7. Never give your credit card, banking, Social Security, Medicare, or other personal information over the phone unless you initiated the call 8. Be skeptical of all unsolicited offers and thoroughly do your research Find these tips and more at :https://www.ncoa.org/ economic-security/money-management/scamssecurity/protection-from-scams/

March 2016

Outings

Outings JCSC Seniors on the go... FIT to Go! Friendly *Intrepid* Together March 3, 5:30p Join your friends from JCSC Seniors on the Go for FIT to Go, a monthly meeting for all those interested in adventure, fellowship, and tips for healthy travel. We will meet on the first Thursday of each month to talk about upcoming trips, plan future tours, share photos and stories of past trips, and learn health and fitness tips to help you live out your adventure to the fullest. Call the Senior Services Desk at 434-6237 to let us know that you plan to participate and to register.

Titanic Tour/Lunch Package Cost: $46 Friday, March 18 Leave MPCC at 9:15a return by 6p This includes; meet/greet with Cast Characters, Titanic stories, exclusive private meal/gratuity, and Tour of Museum attraction.

Must be registered by March 2.

No refunds, Limited seats

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Travel Corner Spring arrives this month - do you have your travel plans made?

JCSC Seniors on the Go have added a new motor coach trip for this year in response to your requests. Join us for a tour of the Pennsylvania Dutch country, including Lancaster, Gettysburg Visitor Center, and Philadelphia. Highlights include an astounding performance of “Samson” at the Sight and Sound Theatre, a boat tour in Philadelphia, and a visit to the Gettysburg Visitor Center. If you’ve never visited the Amish countryside, you’ll want to take part in this tour.

For those traveling to Maine in May, final payment is due by March 9. The group is meeting to review the itinerary and answer questions for this trip will be on Thursday, April 14, at 3p.

We encourage everyone interested in charter travel to attend the monthly meetings we are calling FIT to Go. This is where you’ll meet other travelers, form new friendships, and learn about travel to destinations around the world.

Dixie Diner’s Friday, March 18, 12p We will meet at Jason’s Deli located at 1091 Hamilton Place. Just off State of Franklin in the back of the plaza where Rita’s Custard and Which Wich are located. Just drive around the right side of the plaza and go to the very back. Jason’s Deli has a large salad bar and many kinds of soups and sandwiches. Please sign up by Monday, March 14. See you for lunch !!!

Coming Soon!

Wohlfahrt Theatre-Country Roads Thursday, June 2 Leave MPCC at 9:30a, return approximately 6p Cost:$37 (gratuity not included in price) travel by charter bus All Country Roads lead to Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre for this tribute to Country Music and it’s stars of the past and present. This original revue features our talented cast of singers as well as our incredible live band and will remind you why “you were country, when country wasn’t cool”. Grab your hat, polish your boots and head to Wohlfahrt Haus for some Southern hospitality & charm.

Registration begins April 5 at 10am. No refunds

Call Jessica Holsclaw for a tour today!

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Sports

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Sports Senior Basketball Mondays at 10:00a Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot arounds Senior Billiards Mon - Fri • 7:00a to 8:00p 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.

Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00a-11:30a • Cost: Free This activity is a modified form of tennis and we play doubles.

Doubles Table Tennis Mon, Wed, Fri, 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.

Men’s Senior Slow Pitch Softball in the Tri-Cities Senior men 60 years and older - come join us and play senior slow-pitch softball. The TriCities Senior Softball League is now accepting applications for the 2016 Season. We gather twice a week at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City for fun, fitness, and fellowship as we practice and play games of senior slow-pitch softball.

Our League is co-sponsored by generous community donors and is affiliated with the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Foundation. Our season begins in March and typically continues into November (weather permitting).

If you are 60 years or older (or turning 60 before December 31, 2016), you are eligible to play senior slow-pitch softball with us. If you have ever played ball, or ever wanted to play ball, now is your chance.

We have players of every skill level, from beginners Softball Conditioning to “seasoned veterans”, but for Ages 50+ our mission is to enjoy the Tuesdays and Thursdays game and enjoy each other’s 12:00-1:00p • Cost: FREE company. Everybody present Instructor: Deb Fogle Even though the season is over always plays in every League for the year it’s still important game. for you to stay in shape and Please contact the following maintain your flexibility.

League Leaders for any additional information: Badminton Charlie Mattioli at 423-543Wednesdays, 7:00p 1962 Cost: Free • Open to all ages!

Art Daniels at 423-794-6240 Ron Settle at 423-538-9612 Senior Legend Golf Group Over the age of 50 and enjoy Anyone interested in passing golf? on their athletic skill or Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tee expertise? How about times and location varies. teaching a class! Contact us Contact Gil & Bobbie Dietz at434-6223* @ 423-926-9824 for more information.

March 2016

Healthy Living

March 2016

Healthy Living Aging without Fear Support Group First and Third Thursdays, 4-5p Come join us, as we look at growing older without fear.

It is All About the Fiber Thursday March 10, 1-2:30p Presented by: Dietician, Bonnie Durham with the Regional Cancer Center. We will learn about the benefits of eating more fiber and sample tasty fiber rich foods. March is Colorectal Cancer Month. Please preregister.

Brain Attack Wednesday March 23, 1-2p Presented by: Dr. Brian Mason If there is a sudden blockage of blood supply to brain, you will have a brain attack/ stroke. Come learn how to prevent a stoke, learn the signs of a stroke and if it does happen what to do. Save your brain from an attack! This program was rescheduled from last month. Please pre-register.

Fall Prevention, Home and Medication Safety Thursday March 24, 9:30a-12:30p Milligan College Nursing Students will be

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in Senior Lobby to talk to you about fall prevention, home and medication safety.

This is an informal drop in session. No appointment needed. Stop by and have a chat.

Senior Living Options Tuesday March 29 11:45a-1:30p • Cost $1.00 Presented by Brookdale of Johnson City We will be going by bus to Brookdale for lunch and learn. There are so many living options for seniors whether you stay in home or look at a facility. With funding from various agencies, you may get help for the living arrangement that suits your lifestyle.

Please preregister by March 24. Bus leaves center at 11:45a. Limited to 12 people

Coming in April!

Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease Series - Arthritis Kickoff Session: April 6, 11a - Noon Mondays and Wednesdays, April 6– May 4, 11a-Noon Cost: $8 for the series Learn about arthritis and how to take care of this chronic disease in this one hour educational and exercise class. The first session will be a guest speaker talking about arthritis. The next 8 sessions will include 30 minutes of education about arthritis and 30 minutes of exercise. Pre-register by April 1.

Nurse One on One Would you like a scheduled time to talk with a nurse one on one? If you want to talk about a health issue or get information please schedule an appointment by calling Patty at 423-434-6235. We can sit down together and talk.

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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is a cancer that’s starts in the colon or the rectum. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are often grouped together because they have many features in common. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women in the United States. Most colorectal cancers grow slowly over several years, and about 1 in 20 people develop colorectal cancer at some point in life. Due to a combination of early screening and improved treatments, survivorship has increased over the past 20 years. Colorectal cancer starts in the inner lining of the colon and/or rectum, slowly growing through some or all of its layers. It typically starts as a growth of tissue called a polyp. A particular type of polyp, called an adenoma, can then develop into cancer.

Risk Factors • Being overweight or obese • Physical Inactivity • Certain types of diet ( High intake of red meats or processed meats) • Smoking • Heavy Alcohol use • Being older, risk increases markedly after age 50 • Personal history of colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer • Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease • Family history of colorectal cancer • African Americans have a higher incidence of colorectal cancer

Symptoms • • • • • •

Changes in bowel habits Constipation Diarrhea Alternating diarrhea and constipation Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool Abdominal bloating, cramps or discomfort • A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely • Stools that are thinner than normal • For more information, see the American Cancer Society web page.

March Special Events

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TUESDAY 1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 1:30 Art History 101 6:30 Grief Support Gathering

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11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease Hypertension

THURSDAY

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1:00 Mountain Dulcimer

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1:00 Mountain Dulcimer

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2:00 Beginning Word/Excel

10:00 As the Page Turns 2:00 Washington County S.A.L.T. Council 4:00 Aging Without Fear 5:30 FIT to Go Travel Group 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers

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8:00 Hip Hikers to Warrior’s Path State Park 10:00 Writers Circle 1:00 It’s All About the Fiber 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers

2:00 Beginners Windows 10

9:00 Garden Fair

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2:00 Beginners Windows 10

11:00 Gardening with Native Plants and Herbs

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11:45 Senior Living Options

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1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 2:00 Beginners Windows 10

12:30 Mobile Devices

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8:30 Catch the Wave- Active Living Pump 9:30 Titanic Tour/ Lunch Trip 11:00 Practicing Mindfulness 12:00 Dixie Diner’s 2:00 Cell Phone/iPad 7:00 Friday Night Dance – Limited Edition

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8:30 Catch the Wave – Active Living Pump 11:00 Practicing Mindfulness

8:00 Hip Hikers to Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail 9:30 Fall Prevention, Home and Medication Safety 10:00 Writers Circle 8:00 Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt

2:00 Beginners Windows 10 10:30 Naturally Yours 3 (Spring Into Summer)

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11:00 General Information about Assisted Living

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2:00 Beginning Word/ Excel

5:30 Absolute Beginner Line Dance (Level 1)

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8:30 Catch the Wave – Active Living Pump 11:00 Practicing Mindfulness 2:00 Cell Phone/iPad 7:00 Friday Night Dance – Kids Our Age

8:30 Catch the Wave – Active Living Pump 11:00 Practicing Mindfulness 1:30 Art History 101 2:00 Cell Phone/iPad 6:15 Murder Mystery Rescheduled 6:30 Johnson City Grand Squares

8:00 Hip Hikers to Laurel River Trail 4:00 Aging Without Fear 6:30 SAPS/Vegetable Planting

2:00 Beginning Word/ Excel

1:00 Brain Attack 2:00 Beginning Word/Excel

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12:30 Mobile Devices

6:30 Next Step Photography

9:00 BINGO

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2:00 Beginning Word/ Excel

10:00 Volunteer Meeting 1:00 Amateur Photographers Club

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2:00 Cell Phone/iPad 6:30 Johnson City Grand Squares

March 2016

Grandparents Corner

Grandparents Corner Looking for Something to do with your grandchildren?

Spring Break Camp (Johnson City Schools)

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: February 15 Date: March 14-18 • Time: 9a-4p Ages: 6-12 Cost: $40/child Description: Enjoy Spring Break at MPCC; the kids will be out of school for the week of March 14-18. During camp they will enjoy sports, art and crafts, movies, games, and swimming.

Please pack a lunch and bring swim clothes for your child every day. Camp is from 9:00a-4:00p with an option for early and late pick up 7:30am-5:15pm for an additional $10. Limited to first 80 paid participants!

Spring Break Camp (Washington County Schools)

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Registration: February 15 Date: March 21-24 (no camp on Good Friday) • Time: 9a-4p Ages: 6-12 Cost: $40/child Description: Enjoy Spring Break at MPCC; the kids will be out of school for the week of March 21-25. During camp they will enjoy sports, art and crafts, movies, games, and swimming.

Please pack a lunch and bring swim clothes for your child every day. Camp is from 9:00am-4:00pm with an option for early and late pick up 7:30am-5:15pm for an additional $10.

Limited to first 80 paid participants!

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: March 24 • Time: 8:00p Ages: 2-12 Cost: FREE Description: Join Memorial Park Community Center for our third annual Flashlight Egg Scramble! Easter eggs will be hidden behind the center, and participants will begin all at once as they race to see who can find the most Easter eggs. Prizes will be awarded to the participants that find the “Golden Eggs”. We will have a separate egg hunt for ages 5 and under. Participants are asked to bring their own flashlight and basket.

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Ongoing Events

March 2016

Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Toning 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 Congregate Meal 12:00 Qigong 12:30 Open Art Studio 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 2:30 Spanish Tutoring 3:30 Line Dance w/ Martha 6:00 Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club

7:00am to 8:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Heart Strings Instruments Jam Session 10:00 Open Computer Lab 12:00 Congregate Meal 12:00 Softball Conditioning 1:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:30 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:00 Conversational Spanish 5:30 Scrabble Group 6:00 Mexican Train Dominoes

7:00am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 7:30 Fasting Blood Sugars 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Toning 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 Congregate Meal 12:00 Qigong 12:30 Acrylics 12:30 Coloring Club 1:00 Pinochle 5:15 Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:00 Senior Hatha Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance 7:00 Badminton

7:00am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:30 SilverSneakers® Yoga 9:30 German Conversation 10:00 Senior Chorale 12:00 Softball Conditioning 12:00 Congregate Meal 1:00 Rook 1:00Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 4:00 Brain-a-cise

7:00am to 8:00pm 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 12:00 Congregate Meal 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

March 2016

Computers / Volunteers

Computers Mobile Devices Free Wednesdays, March 16, 30 12:30-2p Troubleshooting walk in program to answer questions about your device.

Cell Phone, iPad/iPhone, Tablet, Set up Help (One on One) Instructor: Betty Hall Cost: $15 Fridays, March 4,11,18,25 2-3:30p A help desk at your fingertips. Join Betty to set up or learn how to use your cell phone, tablet and more. Preregister.

Beginning Word/Excel (One on One) Instructor: Betty Hall Cost: $15 Wednesdays, March 2, 9,16,23,30 2-3:30p Need help? Let Betty assist you in learning the ins and out and all the shortcuts.

Pre-register.

Beginner’s Windows 10 or Set up (One on One) Instructor: Betty Hall Cost: $15 Monday, March 7,14,21,28 2-3:30p Help desk at your fingertips. Please bring laptop.

Pre-register.

Open Computer lab Tuesdays 10-12p Please call 434-6229 if you would like personal assistance/instruction on the computer. Also, if you are interested in teaching any computer classes.

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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 March 7, 10a Arts & Crafts Rooms • Light refreshments will be served • See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers, several new opportunities • Chyrl McLaughlin, Volunteer Coordinator

*MySeniorCenter - a deeper look at how to record hours

*Let’s learn about St. Patrick’s Day!

Checkout the bulletin board next to the billiards room for up to date information.

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Dance & Special Events

March 2016

Dance & Special Events Absolute Beginner Line Dance (Level 1)

Instructor: Martha Davenport Thursdays, March 31April 28, 5:30-7p Cost: $30 Must pre-register by March 25.

The Absolute beginner class is recommended for anyone who has never line danced before – The class starts with the very basic steps, learning the terminology and sequence of steps. This class will be followed by “beginner line dance, level 2” during May. It is recommended that new dancers start with the absolute beginner class and then follow it with beginner class - then they would be ready to move on to other classes/levels of dances. If anyone has any questions about the class, contact Martha at drmd72@hotmail.com

Johnson City Grand Squares

Second and Fourth Fridays 6:30-8:30p • Cost $6 New members welcome.

Line Dance by TJ, Intermediate Level

Saturdays, 1-2:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

NuLine Dance by TJ

“Who Killed Mimsy”

by Wendy Potter Overman Friday, March 11, 6:15p • Cost: $10 Doors open at 6:15, program at 7p, Dessert Buffet and refreshments. Limited seating.

Must pre- register.

Saturday, April 30, 2:30-4:30p • Cost: $3 Bring a snack, beverages provided. Please pre-register.

(Intermediate Beginner) Instructor: Martha Davenport Mondays, 3:30p • Cost: $6 or Silver Sneaker Discount

Challenge Square Dance

Dandy Line Dancers

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.

March 4th - Kids Our Age March 18th - Limited Edition

Rescheduled Murder Mystery

Line Dance with Martha

Advanced Square Dance

Come dance the night away from 7:00-10:00p. Bring a snack to share during the break. Price is $5 if registered and paid by noon on the day of the dance or $7 at the door.

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

Tuesdays, 5:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

Line Dance Party

Mondays, 2p • Cost: $6 Join Don Williamson for this challenging square dance class.

Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome.

Friday Night Dance

(Advanced) Instructor: Martha Davenport Thursdays, March 3 and 10, 5:30p See instructor for other dates Group performs in the community.

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.

Thank you Glennis, Linda, Mary, Kay, Pat and Martha for ALL your help with Murder Mystery food!

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March 2016

Arts

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Arts/Crafts/Performing Arts 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, 10a 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 and accompanied on piano

by Barbara Knisely. The group is open to anyone who is looking for a low stress, less demanding group with which to perform.

No audition required.

Needle and Fiber Arts

Cost: Free Tuesdays, 1p – 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 Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share.

Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

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,1p – 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.

Open Art Studio

Cost: Free Mondays,12:30p – 3:30p Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other artists. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Coloring Club

Cost: Free Wednesdays, 12:30p – 2p Join in on 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.

Mountain Dulcimer Class

Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $35 for eight sessions Tuesdays, February 16 through April 5, 1p – 2:30p Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones!

Amateur Photography Club

Cost: Free First Monday of the month 1-3p If you’re just starting out, or want to brush up on your skills, take field trips and photos then come and join us!

Photo themes: March-Room with a View,

April-Photographer’s Choice.

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.

Arts & Crafts Note

Art teacher Ann Whitson will be on break January, February and March, but will return to welcome spring with a ‘Seasonal Wreath ~ Spring!’ workshop, as well as other exciting classes and workshops!

Congratulations Photo Contest Winners!

Thank you to all who participated

Games

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March 2016

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

Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesdays • 6:00p Join us every Tuesday afternoon at 6pm for an exciting fun-filled time with some marvelous BFFs.

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

Party Contract Bridge Fridays • 9:00a

Hand and Foot Mondays • 1:00p If you don’t know how to play, they can teach you!

Rook Thursdays • 1:00p Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards.

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays • 6:00p Mahjong Fridays • 1:00p Mahjong is a Chinese game game of skill, strategy and chance.

Pinochle Wednesdays • 1:00p A trick-taking card game for 4.

Scrabble Group Tuesdays • 5:30p The scrabble group is always looking for new members!

Bingo Tuesday, March 22 9 -10:30a Free

Whimsical Wednesdays

April 6 – Donna Campbell Paste or Waste?

Beginning in April:

April 20 – David Montgomery Hickory, dickory, dock The mouse ran up the clock The clock struck nine, The mouse saved you time???

Hickory, dickory, dock.

Don’t be afraid of the mouse, let it work for you! (class will be in computer lab)

Whimsical Wednesdays First and Third Wednesdays, 11a- Noon • Cost: FREE Join us for a staff led mystery program. The only information that you get is who is teaching the program and a tickler (clue) to peak your curiosity. Are you in?

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City In December 2015, we welcomed a Greeneville native, Mink Ramsey, to our Dominion family. Mink has been a member of the Freewill Baptist church where he was the active song leader. He was raised on a farm with 11 other siblings and has always been extremely friendly and outgoing. Last year, Mink’s health had begun to decline which left Sharon Salyers, his daughter, in need of assistance. After searching, Sharon decided Dominion Senior Living would be a perfect place for Mink to settle in and call home. After two months of physical therapy with Susan Farris, Rehab Care’s LPTA and the excellent care he received from our staff, Mink was able to regain strength and social skills, which allowed him to move into the assisted living environment.

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

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City

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

March 2016

Fitness Focus

Fitness FOCUS Toning Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Sue Pentz One hour full-body toning with light cardio.

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 Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost: $3 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 Monday and Wednesday, Noon Cost: $3 Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Moving meditation: Gentle movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body. Class includes warmups, stretching, breath work and learning one of the most popular Qigong forms for health and relaxation. Benefits all chronic conditions. Leave feeling energized and relaxed.

Silver Sneakers® Yoga Tuesdays, 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. Learning the most basic Yoga moves with Flow and Hold Yoga moves.

Keep It Moving A new 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-a-Cise Thursdays, 4-5p Cost: Free It is just as important to exercise your brain as you exercise your body. Join this group to be challenged each week with a different activity including trivia, puzzles, word searches, etc. Keep your brain active and challenged.

Catch the Wave – Active Living Pump Fridays, 8:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Deb Fogle A fun program incorporating a variety of exercise stations to improve both cardiovascular and strength function.

Zumba Zeniors Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15a Cost: $3 Instructor: Leanna Lawson Zumba Zeniors will be taking a break in March and returning in April. Leanna is on maternity leave.

Strive for 10 Challenge!

Take the challenge and strive to attend 10 SilverSneakers® activities each month. You become a member of the Strive for 10 Club by participating in 10 Silver Sneakers® eligible events per month. Please make sure you sign-in each day you participate in an eligible event. There are also personal tracking sheets at the Senior Services desk for your record. Not a Silver Sneakers® member, that’s okay, you can still participate for $5 per/person plus class fee (if there is a fee). If you get 3 consecutive months of 10 events per month, you will receive a tee shirt or water bottle.

Also see how you can become eligible for a grand prize drawing of a $100 gift certificate. Drawing will occur in April, 2016.

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Fitness Tidbits!

Exercise and the Older Adult – Fact sheet from the American College of Sports Medicine By the year 2030, the number of individuals 65 years and over will reach 70 million in the United States alone. Those 85 and older will then be the fastest-growing segment of our population.

We must determine the extent and mechanisms by which exercise and physical activity can improve health, functional capacity, quality of life, and independence in this population. Current evidence clearly indicates that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way to reduce and/or prevent a number of the functional declines associated with aging. Older adults have the ability to adapt and respond to both endurance and strength training. Aerobic/endurance training can help to maintain and improve various aspects of heart and lung function and cardiac output, and such exercise can enhance endurance. Strength/ resistance training will help offset the loss in muscle mass and strength typically associated with aging, thereby improving functional capacity. Also important, reduction in risk factors associated with disease (heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and so on) will improve health status and contribute to an increase in lifespan.

Together, these training adaptations will greatly improve the functional capacity of older men and women, therefore improving their quality of life and extend independent living.

Meet The Staff Deb Fogle

Program Coordinator for Senior Fitness Looking for someone with the knowledge and desire to help you improve your overall well being? Look no more. Memorial Park Community Center/Johnson City Senior Center has just the right person. After joining the team, she saw a need, and got right to work!

Implementing the “Keep It Moving” program was a milestone in her career of 27 years in the wellness field. The program was designed to help individuals who have completed cardiac or orthopedic rehabilitation and need to continue in an exercise regimen. Have you had a total joint replacement or your physician recommends exercising, but you don’t know where to start?

Deb can help. She is a certified and licensed athletic trainer. She received her education from Bridgewater College in Virginia (Bachelors degree in health & physical education) and ETSU (Master’s degree in physical education). Deb is also certified to teach SiliverSneakers® fitness classes. Want to participate in a low impact, but beneficial exercise class? Join Deb at MPCC/JCSC.

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Groups and Meetings

March 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: MarchSound of A Train by Gilbert Girion, April- The Girls of Atomic City

by Denise Kiernan.

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

Thursdays at 8:00am Men’s Bible Study. Breakfast by donation

Washington County S.A.L.T. Council First Thursday of each month 2p Speaker: Avalon Hospice-Benefits of Hospice/Volunteering- Join Tara Carroll and Nikki Walker with Avalon Hospice. Avalon Hospice’s goal is to enrich the quality of life as life’s journey nears its completion. Through supportive and loving care they offer

patients and their families comfort for body, mind and spirit. They have skilled nurses, home health aides, and social workers that provide bereavement, chaplain and volunteer services. Come hear the different programs and services offered by Avalon Hospice.

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together is an organization of senior adults, law enforcement and community groups working together to address concerns, safety issues and solutions within our community. Everyone Welcome!

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.

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

Watauga Valley Art League Board Meeting March 7, 11:30-12:30p