September newsletter 2016

Senior Lifestyles Volume XLV No. 33

September 2016

News

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JCSC Foundation News The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is registered with Kroger and is supported through your Kroger purchases. Many of you registered the Foundation as your charitable organization on your Kroger account. However, we recently were notified that the designation must be renewed annually on each individual account, or the Foundation will not receive credit for your purchases!

Please visit the Kroger website, log into your account, click on the Community tab, and select Kroger Community Rewards. If you previously designated the Foundation, click on the Reenroll Now tab, and then Edit under Community Rewards. Under Find your Organization, type in the organization number 82707, select the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation,

and click on Enroll. It’s that simple to help the Foundation! If you have not previously supported the Foundation with your Kroger account, would you please consider doing so?

Kroger’s last quarter donation to the Foundation, thanks to the support of our participants, was over $500; please take a moment to renew or begin your support so the donations keep coming.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 1. This will be the fundraising day at Bob Evans; a portion of your meal purchase will be donated to the Foundation, and will be designated for the Christmas Box project. The Foundation is currently seeking other sponsorships for the Christmas Box project; if you would like more information, please let us know!

Not all nursing homes are the same.

Here at Lakebridge Health Care, we care for each resident with a personal touch, and that makes all the difference.

You can relax knowing your loved one is in good hands with us.

115 Woodlawn Drive Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 975-0095

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 Seven Islands

Thursday, September 1, 8a Cost: $8 Challenging level Meet at Center Bring your own lunch

Pinnacle Trail

Thursday, September 8, 8a Cost: Free Challenging level Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reserve By: Sept 8

Comer’s Creek Trail Thursday, September 29, 8a Cost: Free Challenging level Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reserve By: Sept 29

Hip Hikers at Douglas Falls.

Helen Bowers completes 1100 miles on top of Max Patch after 10-1/2 years hiking with the JCSC Hip Hikers. Photo by Ron Zucker.

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Call Jessica Holsclaw for a tour today!

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(423) 305-3676

Coach Duard Walker, was recently inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. See story on page 6!

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423-772-0161 • Fax: 423-772-3481

146 Buck Creek Road • Roan Mountain, Tennessee 37687

Learning / Pool Schedule

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Lifelong Learning Appalachian Foodways with Fred Sauceman Tuesday, September 13 10:30a-12p Instructor: Fred Sauceman Cost: Free Come join us for this interesting and educational class on the history and significance of Southern food.

Mr. Fred Sauceman is an Associate Professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University; News Director, WETS-FM/HD, the author of several books about Appalachian and Southern Foodways, and much more. Please Pre-register.

Money Management Skills-Video Lecture Series Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20, 27 11a-12p Cost: Free Money management can be intimidating, but the good news is that the newest research into the human brain can help us understand why we make mistakes and how we can create an effective plan to meet our financial goals. Learning to navigate complex financial markets and create good financial habits is essential to the allimportant goal of gaining control over our financial future. Come join us for this informative video lecture series.

Please Pre-register Great Thinkers in History Tuesday, September 20 11a-12p Instructor: John Grayson Cost: Free This program will explore the writings and teachings of some of history greatest minds. The class will cover many subjects from philosphers, pyschologist, doctors and inventors.

Come join us for an educational and fun discussion to help keep your mind sharp. Please Pre-register.

AARP Drivers Safety Class Instructor: Gene Cielinski Cost: $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members Wednesday and Thursday, September 21 and 22, 9a -1p Some of the topics the class will cover: • How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots • How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car • The safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections • Proper use of safety belts, air bags, antilock brakes and new

technology found in cars today Ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities • The effects of medications on driving (Source: AARP) and more.

Please pre-register.

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Resume Workshop Thursday, September 29 2p-3p Cost: Free Certified Resume writers from Northeast State’s Career Services will be here to help attendees write or refine their resumes. So if you need a refresher or need help getting started, come join us. Attendees are welcome to bring a copy of their resume so that we can give some feedback and advice. Please Pre-register by September 23.

Johnson City German Club Thursdays, 9:30a-12p Cost: Free People of all ages and skill-levels are welcome. Attendance is not required.

Our goal is to promote the lifelong learning of the 3 C’s (Conversation, Composition, Culture) associated with the German language. Everyone receives free meeting minutes & special reports in German with English translations and full-color pictures. These documents are available via E-mail, a BLOG, and a limited number of complimentary paper copies brought to each meeting.

Check us out on Mr. Pollock’s BLOG at http://herrpollock.livejournal.com and see for yourself.

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.

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.

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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 own 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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Travel Corner

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Jonesborough Storytelling Guild Tuesday, September 6 leave MPCC 6:00p, return approx. 9:15p • Cost: $1 Join us for a trip to the International Storytelling Center for a night of entertaining tales from the minds of Jonesborough Storytellers guild. Guests will need to bring $5 cash to be paid at the venue. Seats are limited. Register by September 1.

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.

Picnic at Osceola Island on South Holston Lake Friday, September 16 Leave MPCC at 10:30a, return approx. 2:30p • Cost: $3 Join us for a lunch, games, and a fun afternoon at Osceola Island. The island has a very peaceful walking trail if you want to explore, we will have corn hole boards set up for those who want to play. We will serve a picnic lunch of sandwiches, chips, cookies and beverages. Register by September 13.

Dixie Diners Thursday, September 22 at 4:30p Tupelo Honey in downtown Johnson City Join us for our very first visit to Honey Tupelo in downtown Johnson City located at 300 Buffalo Street in the old train station. Honey Tupelo has been featured on the food channel and boasts that they have great Southern Comfort foods.

Please sign up my Sept 19th and get their early. If its nice weather we can perhaps sit outside.

Tennessee Riverboat Co. Luncheon Cruise Wednesday, September 21 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

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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.

Register by September 15.

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Exciting news about the Iceland tour! A representative from Collette Travel will be at the Senior Expo event on October 1 to share more information about this exciting destination. Mark your calendars – the Expo runs from 9 am to 2 pm; the travel event will be held at 11 am.

We have flyers available about the trips to Grand Canyon and Hawaii at the Senior Services desk.

The travel team is working on additional trips for 2017. Many of you are aware that we are making changes to the travel program. Information will be made available as soon as plans are finalized. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process!

Coming in October!

Apple Festival-Erwin Friday, October 7 Leave MPCC at 9a, return approx. 2p • Cost: $1 The Unicoi County Apple Festival, drawing more than 110,000 annual attendees, has been consistently named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events in the southeast and is a three-year winner of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association’s Pinnacle Award. This year’s festival includes over 350 arts and crafts vendors from around the country featuring painting, photography, wood-turning, sculpture, metal crafts, jewelry, blown glass and much more. In addition, three food courts are located throughout the festival grounds so attendees may enjoy festival foods, beverages and specialty cuisine.

Lunch on your own at the festival.

Register by October 5.

Aeronautical Adventure Tuesday, October 18. Leave MPCC at 8:30a, Return approx.1:30p $25 Adults; $10 for Tennessee Students ages 10 through High School Airplane flights by a veteran fighter pilot, go above where eagles fly! A chance to experience the thrill of flight that many people only dream about. A great view of the earth and sky that many people never experience • The flight will last approx. 20 minutes • All flying is done in a Cessna 172 • Your pilot will be LT COLONEL BILL POWLEY (USAF RETIRED) Colonel Powley is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and a Vietnam veteran fighter pilot with 347 combat missions.

He is one of the most experienced pilots in the country. You don’t know what you missed if you’ve never flown at least once! Seats are limited, please Register

by October 11. Fee for the flight to be paid to pilot, Bill Powley at the airport. Cash or check accepted. For further information call Jim Hastings at: 423 491-0444

For more information contact Julia Vargo, Olham Travel 423-282-1111 ext 301 - juliav@oldhamtravel.com

Cruise the Hawaiian Islands with the Johnson City Seniors’ Center April 26, 2017 May 06, 2017 Fly from Tri-Cities to Honolulu, HI, there we will enjoy three nights in Honolulu. We will see Pearl Harbor, The USS Missouri as well as the Punchbowl. Also, there will be a tour to the French Polynesian Cultural Center and a Luau as well. Please contact Julia at Oldham Travel for more details. Pricing starts at $2899.00 per person. Prices are subject to change until full payment is made. Space is limited.

Call Julia with Oldham Travel at 423-282-1111 to reserve your spot!

Sports

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September 2016

4 Reasons Golfing is More Exercise Than You Think

Sports Fall / Winter Bowling League Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423213-5861 or Holiday Lanes @ 423-2826251 for more information. We still have a few openings in our fall and winter leagues. Join us for lots of fun, exercise and meet new friends! Must be 55 or older and love to have fun!

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 @ 423-926-9824 for more information.

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City Our nation’s Vietnam War commemoration is a long-overdue opportunity for all Americans to recognize, honor, and thank our Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices during one of America’s longest wars. On Saturday July, 30, the Mountain Home VA Healthcare System celebrated their 50th Anniversary & Welcome Home Celebration for our Vietnam Veterans with a parade, picnic, and commencement ceremony.

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City was proud to stand by Bill West who served in the Navy for 30 years. He and his wife, Jo West, attend this celebration every year to remember and appreciate their VA colleagues. Everyone here at Dominion would like to commemorate Bill West and all our fellow veterans whose sacrifices lead to our rights and freedom today.

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

Golfing is often thought of as a passive sport that does not require any real degree of fitness. In reality, golf incorporates cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and even balance and coordination. With all of these benefits, it’s hard to say no to a game of golf.

1. Walking - One of the best parts of golf, from a fitness standpoint, is the high amount of cardiovascular activity that is involved in the sport.

Think about it--most golf courses are spread over multiple acres of hilly ground. Therefore, walking across a golf course is a great way to improve your cardiovascular system.

2. Strength Training - Swinging a golf club, in and of itself, is not very difficult from a strength training point of view. However, as discussed above, golf courses typically have lots of hills and valleys. Walking up these hills is sure to work the quadriceps and hamstrings, which help to make up the muscles of the lower body. In addition, lifting your golf bag from the car to the course, and carrying it around the course with you all day, is a great way to get your upper body strength training in for the week.

3. Balance - One of the best types of exercise that you can get from golfing is an increase in your ability to balance your body. A high degree of balance is not only difficult to achieve, but is very important for a number of reasons. First, individuals who exhibit a great sense of balance often have a very strong core. Your core includes the abdominal muscles, as well as the muscles of the lower back and even the buttocks.

These muscles work together to help prevent back pain, falls and a number of other dangerous occurrences. Whenever you get a chance to work on improving your balance, you should take it.

4. Concentration - Golf is a great way to exercise your body. However, as recent research has found, this is not the only type of exercise that your body needs. Exercising your brain is also very important not only for long life, but also for the prevention of brain degradation, which can result in memory loss. Golfing forces you to remember numbers, images, and even specific tips and techniques. Therefore, it is a great all-around way to exercise both body and mind.

Former Milligan Coach and Seniors’ Center participant inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Legendary Milligan College Coach Duard Walker, was recently inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement. Mr. Walker has had a long and illustrious sports career at Milligan as an athlete, coach and athletic director.

As an athlete, he lettered in football, basketball, tennis, baseball and track. He is the only Milligan athlete to have earned 12 varsity letters in five intercollegiate sports, and was selected as outstanding scholar athlete in 194748. In 1951, Walker returned to Milligan and serving in numerous capacities for 50 years as a legendary coach, administrator, teacher and dormitory supervisor. He coached nearly every sport in the athletics program including baseball for eight years; basketball for 15 years; cross country for20 years; tennis for 20 years. He also served as athletic director for 35 years.

Upon his retirement from Milligan in 2001, Mr. Walker was featured by Sports Illustrated Magazine. The Appalachian Athletic Conference’s AllSports Trophy bears his name. After his retirement, Duard and his wife Carolyn became part of the Senior Center community. They were active in both the Foundation Board and Advisory council. They have also participated in many different activities at the Center. At 91 years of age you can still find Duard at the pickleball court.

All of us here at the Center would like to offer our congratulations to one of the most extraordinary sportsman in the history of East Tennessee.

Healthy Living

September 2016

Healthy Living Total Knee Replacement Tuesday, September 6, 11a-12p • Cost: Free Speaker: Dr. Gregory Stewart with Watauga Orthopedics.

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. This is a rescheduled class from last month. Call 423434-6237 for a reservation Staying Young at any Age Wednesday September 7, 11a-12p • Cost: Free Speaker: Dr. Timothy Dunne Chiropractor. September is Healthy Aging Month. There is not a fountain of youth, but there are things you can do to stay young as you age. Dr. Dunne will tell us how to age well, and stay young at any age. RSVP: 423-4236237 Eat Smart Live Strong Wednesday Sept. 7, 14, 21 and Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, 1p-2p • Cost: Free Speaker: Catherine Floyd-Jennings, MA Nutrition Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Washington County Extension. Come and enjoy a series of interactive sessions in September and October that will keep you on your toes and have you Eating Smart and Living Stronger. These sessions will encourage you with examples to eat better and be more physically active -- help improve your health and wellbeing on a budget. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to join. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat

The Best is yet to come!

Tuesday, September 13, 5:30-7:30p • Cost: $5 Presenters: Lorie Hamilton, RN and Andrea Daniels, Exercise Instructor with Walters State September is Healthy Aging Month and the speakers will talk about healthy aging, because the best is yet to come is true.

What does it take to age healthy?

You might be surprised! Snacks provided Call 423-434-6237 for a reservation Flu and Pneumonia Clinic Wednesday, September 21, 11a-1p Cost: Bring your insurance cards and Walgreens will file your insurance. Provider: Walgreens Pharmacy and staff. If your insurance does not cover the shots or you have no insurance, ask how to get the shots for free.

Come by First Aid Room and get your flu and/or pneumonia shot at a convenient location. Call 423434-6237 to let us know you are coming.

Understanding Cholesterol and your Diet Wednesday, September 28, 11a-12p • Cost: Free Presenter: Elizabeth Hall, Registered Dietician from Food City. You hear a lot of talk about cholesterol. Come learn about cholesterol and your diet from a dietician. What are the healthy foods you should be eating?

What are the foods to avoid? Can eating a healthy diet lower your cholesterol levels? Call 423-4646237 for a seat.

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Meet the Staff Patty Altman

Community Health Activities Coordinator

Patty Altman grew up in Johnson City playing in Powell Square and swimming at Legion Pool with her best friend. She knew very early on in life that she would be a nurse. She calls herself “a caretaker at heart”.

“My first patient was a dog and I was 12 years old. Poochie, a big redbone hound lost a tooth and was bleeding. I was worried that he would bleed to death, so I tried to make the dog to gargle salt water to stop the bleeding. You just cannot get a dog to gargle. The dog lived and a nurse was born!”

Patty and her husband Jerry moved to the country in 1972 where they raised 3 sons. The family continued to grow, now with 5 grandchildren, 3 step granddaughters and a great grandson. “After my husband passed away in 2013, I found myself lost. I had already retired from the Johnson City Medical Center after 30 years of bedside nursing but still felt the need to help others.

This job has been an answer to prayer. My work here includes scheduling health programming, teaching classes, doing blood pressures, blood sugars and listening to people. There are wonderful, active seniors who inspire me with their life stories. The people here are so precious. I love the outdoors and spend time gardening, hiking, biking, playing with my grandchildren and my two puppies who keep me on my toes!”

As you can see, the Johnson City Senior Center is very lucky to have such a compassionate “caregiver” on our team!

September is Eat More Fruits & Veggies Month!

Eating more fruits and vegetables will keep you healthier. You have heard EAT THE RAINBOW and it is true. The more variety of fruits and vegetables you eat, the more nutrition you are getting, resulting in a healthier you. Try to eat more fruits and vegetables for two weeks and see if you if you notice a change in your well-being!

Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad

1 cup uncooked whole-wheat elbow pasta 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup cucumber (peeled), diced 1/2 cup small broccoli florets 1 large carrot, diced 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced Dressing1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/8 tsp dried oregano 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

Drain. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, red bell pepper, cucumber, broccoli, carrots, and chicken. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour the dressing over the pasta, vegetables, and chicken and mix well. Serve. Recipe Cost: $6.25 Choices/Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Nonstarchy Vegetable, 1 Lean Protein, 1/2 Fat

September Special Events

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8:00 Hike at Seven Islands 10:00 As the Page Turns Book Club 1:00 Basic Scrapbooking 2:00 S.A.L.T.Council

The Johnson City Senior Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day!

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9:30 Wohlfahrt Outing 11:00 Staying Young at Any Age 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Eat Smart Live Strong 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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8:30 Volunteers to 2nd Harvest Food Bank 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Eat Smart Live Strong 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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9:00 AARP Driver’s Safety 9:00 TN Riverboat Cruise 11:00 Flu & Pneumonia Clinic 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 Eat Smart Live Strong 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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11:00 Understanding Your Cholesterol and Your Diet 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

11:00 Money Management Skills-Video Lecture 11:00 Total Knee Replacement 1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 6:00 Storytelling Outing 6:30 Grief Support

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10:30 Appalachian Foodways 11:00 Money Management Skills-Video Lecture 1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 5:30 The Best Is Yet To Come

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11:00 Money Management Skills-Video Lecture 11:00 Great Thinkers in History 1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 6:30 Next Step Photography

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11:00 Money Management Skills-Video Lecture 1:00 Mountain Dulcimer

10:00 Volunteer Meeting 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 String Quilting 1:00 Amateur Photography Club 2:00 Betty Hall One on One 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 1:00 String Quilting 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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

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8:00 Hike at Pinnacle Trail 10:00 Writers Circle

8:30 Catch the Wave Circuit and More 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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8:30 Catch the Wave – Circuit and More 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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8:30 Catch the Wave Circuit and More 10:30 Picnic at Osceola Island 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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1:00 A Trip to Peru

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8:00 Hike at Comer’s Creek Trail 9:00 AARP Driver’s Safety 10:00 Writers Circle 1:00 Paper Quilting 4:30 Dixie Diners

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8:30 Catch the Wave Circuit and More 12:00 Betty Hall One on One 2:00 Betty Hall One on One

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2:00 Resume Workshop

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Ongoing Events

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Ongoing Events MONDAY

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

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® Yoga 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:00 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:00 Conversational Spanish 5:30 Scrabble Group 5:30 NuLine Dance w/ 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 and Toned 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Tai Chi for Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong 12:30 Acrylics 1:00 Adult Coloring Group 1:00 Pinochle 5:15 Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:00 Senior Hatha Yoga 6:00 Mahjong 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® Yoga 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 9:30 German Conversation 10:00 Senior Chorale 1:00 Rook 1:00Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 4:00 Brain-a-cise

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Circuit 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

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Computers / Volunteers

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.

Open Computer Lab Monday 9-11a Tuesday 10-11a 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

Volunteers Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer! On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living Monthly Volunteer Meeting, Monday September 12, 10a in the Arts & Crafts Rooms • • • •

Light refreshments will be served.

See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers, several new opportunities Bring your brains…we will be brainstorming about future interests We will again be collecting hand made blankets for the blanket drive for the American Red Cross in October.

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Dance & Special Events

September 2016

Dance & Special Events 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 Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced) Monday 5:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Group performs in the community NuLine Dance by TJ Tuesdays, 5:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

Ballroom Dance Wednesdays, 5:15p • Cost: FREE Bring a partner or come alone.

Men needed to join group.

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.

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

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

Coming in October!

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Friday, October 28 Doors open at 6p • Cost: $10 Treat yourself to a night out for dinner and a play. The Murder Mystery Caravan is back for a new murder mystery, “The Mystery of Eilean Mor”. This is based on a true story which took place in a lighthouse on a remote island about December 25, 1900. Tickets go fast and there is limited seating so please preregister and pay by October 24.

SilverSneakers® Harvest Hoedown Tuesday, October 11 4-7p Cost: $3 or free for SilverSneakers® eligible folks Join us for an old country barn dance without the barn. Art Lang and his band will be here to get us stomping those feet and dance with a square dance caller.

Martha Davenport will also be here with her line dancing moves.

A barbeque picnic will be served.

Must pre-register by October 7.

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.

September 2 – No Dance

September 16 – Eddie Skelton

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423-282-6903

www.colonialhillrc.com

September 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: September: Strong.

October: Inspired by Great Art. November: Photographer’s Choice. December: Traditions.

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 1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month 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 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. The new performance year begins September 6- new members are welcome!

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 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 2nd & 4th 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 • Wednesdays 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.

Mountain Dulcimer Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $20 for four sessions • Tuesdays 1-2:30p Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones! Please bring an instrument that is ready to play.

A Trip to Peru Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Thursday September 15 1-2:30p Ann spent the last two weeks of July in Peru, touring ruins in the area of Cuzco and hiking for 5 days on a trek over Salcantay Mountain pass (15,255 feet), then down through cloud forest and Amazon jungle to Machu Picchu. Join her as she shares this amazing experience.

Basic Scrapbooking Instructor: Patrice Wells Cost: $3 Thursday September 1 1-3p Join Patrice Wells for her Scrapbooking Class!

Bring a selection of pictures, and any scrapbook paper and basic tools and cutting tools you might have. Supplies will also be furnished.

String Quilting Instructor: Shelly Blakeley Cost: Free Monday September 12 & 19 1-3p Come and create a lap quilt with this fun and easy technique. This is a beginner level sewing project, using strips of fabric and machine stitching. All supplies will be furnished and you will take home a finished project. If you have a portable sewing machine, please bring it if you would like.

Paper Quilting Instructor: Patrice Wells Cost: $3 Thursday September 22 1-3p Join Patrice and learn the art of paper quilting.

You will create a quilt pattern sampler which will be suitable for framing. Materials needed: scrapbook type paper in your choice of patterns and cutting tools if you have them, we will also furnish some.

Summer Photo Contest Save 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 28. Put your name, address and phone number on the back of each photo. Up to 5 entries per person – size 4x6 or 5x7. Prizes will be awarded!

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Games

Games Chess Club Mondays 9a-12p Come and join our new Chess Club, everyone is welcome.

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

Grandparents Corner Pinochle Wednesdays 1p A trick-taking card game for four.

Wednesday Evening Mahjong Wednesdays 6-9p

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays 6p

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

Rummy Tuesdays 12-4p This group will be playing different varieties of Rummy, everyone is welcome.

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

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

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

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

September 2016

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

Looking for Something to do with your grandchildren?

Fairy Garden Creations Thursdays in September, 5:30-6:15p • Build and assemble a fairy garden • Materials provided • New craft each night • Assistance provided for planting • $10 per participant Register today at the memorial park community center. Ages 6+

MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER’S

DOLLIE AND ME Saturday, Sept. 10th from 10-11 in the Morning

510 BERT STREET

$5/Ticket—Ages 3-12 TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED IN PERSON AT MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER STARTING AUGUST 1.

MONDAY-FRIDAY 7AM-9PM. SATURDAY 9AM-5PM.

September 2016

Fitness Focus

Fitness Tidbits!

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.

warmups, stretching, breath work and learning one of the most popular Qigong forms for health and relaxation. It benefits all chronic conditions and you will leave feeling energized and relaxed.

Love Handles Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30a Cost: Free Instructor: Sue Pentz A thirty minute class which focuses on the core muscles.

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

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

Senior Hatha Yoga Wednesdays, 6p Cost: $5 Instructor: Darlene Hatley This class is for the beginner to intermediate participant. Learn the most basic Yoga moves with Flow and Hold Yoga moves.

Silver Sneakers® Circuit Fridays, 10a Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Barbara Bogart 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.

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.

Tai Chi for Fall Prevention Check out this new program Wednesday, September 7 is free at 11a The series of classes will start Monday, September 12, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost: 16 sessions in the series for $64 or $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook This is a low impact class for seniors and will help to improve balance and movement to prevent falls.

Brain-a-Cise Thursdays, 4-5p Cost: Free Your brain needs exercise just as much as your body.

Come join this group for different brain stimulating activities.

Qigong New Series starting in September Wednesday, September 7 is free at Noon The series of classes will start Monday, September 12, Mondays and Wednesdays, Noon Cost: 16 session series 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 self-healing exercises that combine proper body alignment and slow, controlled movement that is coordinated with breath and mental focus. This class is a moving meditation class including gentle movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body. Class also includes

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Catch the Wave - Circuit and More Fridays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 8:30a Cost: $2 Instructors: Kelly Finney, Lauren Fowler This class is designed for circuit, interval and cardiovascular activities using bands, hand-held weights and bodyweight. Improve your strength and cardiovascular functions. Exercises targeting the abdominal area (or love handles) will be included in this class. Class lasts for one hour.

Fitness Alert Starting August 10th Deb Fogle will be on medical leave for 6-8 weeks. During her absence SilverSneakers® Classic will be taught by Jamie Aeillo, SilverSneakers® Circuit will be taught by Barbara Bogart, Catch the Wave – Circuit and More will be taught by Kelly Finney and Lauren Fowler, and Keep it Moving clients will be working with Jim Hastings.

Reducing Sedentary Behaviors: Sit Less and Move More Starting a Walking Program Walking is one of the simplest and least expensive options to increase your physical activity level and improve your overall health. It is a weightbearing exercise that helps maintain bone density and is easy on joints.

Walking at a brisk pace is considered moderate-intensity physical activity, and doing this most days of the week for 30 minutes or more enables you to meet the criteria for physical activity for health benefits recommended by ACSM and the American Heart Association.

Benefits of Walking • •

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Reduces risk of Cardiovascular Disease Walking helps to improve lower leg muscle tone and these muscles help to improve circulation, muscular endurance, and dynamic balance.

Inexpensive Getting Started Check with your physician before starting a walking program Start with a pair of well fitted shoes Start out slow and gradually increase Have a plan of where you will walk Set a date and time on your calendar Strive to get 150 minutes of walking throughout the week Find a walking buddy

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Groups and Meetings

September 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: September: The Blessings of Animals by Katrina Kittle October: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee November: The Piano Teacher by Janice Y.K. Lee December: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Washington County S.A.L.T. Council Thursday, September 1, 2p Instructor: Elizabeth Elizondo The Washington County SALT Council will meet at MPCC. The program will be “How Clean Are Your Hands?” presented by Elizabeth Elizondo with the UT Extension - Washington County office in Jonesborough. She will be doing a hand washing demonstration and will have free hand sanitizer for everyone.

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

Alliance for Continued Learning ETSU (ACL) is a nonprofit organization that promotes Continued Learning for adults. ACL meets in the Upstairs Depot at Food City, 920 North State of Franklin Road, JC for 12 weeks from Tuesday, 9/20/16 through Wednesday, 10/26/16. We meet every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 AM to Noon. The programs this session include: seven (7) staff members from ETSU - Dr. Fred Alsop, Robert Means Jr. M.D., Dr. Jennifer Axsom Adler, Dr. John Rankin, Dr. Anthony Cavender, Dr. Ron Roach, and Dr. Michele Crumley plus Fred Sauceman, Dr. Rob Seebacher, Doug Murray, George Collins and Dr. Wilsie Bishop who welcomes us at the first meeting (and continental breakfast). The ETSU BucsWorth Men’s Choir will entertain at the first meeting on Tuesday, 9/20/16. The cost is very reasonable for the 12 sessions. Call 423-4398084 or get an ACL brochure at the MPCC reception desk.

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.

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