December newsletter

Senior Lifestyles Volume LVIV No. 45

December 2017

Merry Christmas from the Senior Center!

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News

December 2017

Cover Photo by Ron Zucker

JCSC Foundation News The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation needs your help. We have set a goal of providing 250 Christmas boxes filled with food and other household supplies to low income seniors in our community.

Not only do we provide the boxes, we also deliver them to the seniors.

Our delivery date is December 19th starting at 8:00am and we need

volunteers to help in their delivery.

Look at your calendars and see if you are available to help deliver.

If you can, please see staff to sign up. If you can’t deliver there are other opportunities by either making a donation or helping to pack the boxes. You won’t ever regret giving of your time or dollars to those in need.

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.

December 2017

Hip Hikers / Walkers and Talkers

Hip Hikers 2017 End of the year lunch at The Black Olive

Memorial Park Community Center – Senior Services Registration Fee: $20/person Turtle Triathlon is designed for those who wish to complete a triathlon but are unable to do so in one day.

The Goal – Complete each section (events do not have to be completed in order and participants may alternate between events as desired). Participants will be given a log book at time of registration to track their progress. A celebration event will take place on March 5 for everyone completing the triathlon, with each finisher receiving a t-shirt.

Fees for the fitness room and open lap swim will be waived for the 8-week period for all participants registered by January 8. Registrants must complete the weekly training log and submit the results to staff weekly in order to continue free use of the fitness room and lap swim.

For more information call the Senior Services Desk at 423-434-6237

“Seniors on the Go” in Key West

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Learning / Computers

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December 2017

Volunteers

Lifelong Learning

Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer! On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living

Decisive Battles in World History-Video Lecture Series Wednesday, December 6,13,20, & 27 10:30a Cost: Free Nothing changes the world as quickly and inexorably as war. In warfare, the future course of entire civilizations, regions, and continents can be determined in as little as a few hours.

In the dynamic lectures of The Decisive Battles of World History, Professor Gregory S. Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay guides you in a discovery of the military conflicts that have had the greatest impact in shifting the direction of historical events and shaping our world. Covering nearly 4,000 years of history, this course explores more than three dozen historymaking military engagements, from the landmark battles of the Western world to their counterparts across Asia, India, and the Middle East. These lectures feature vital historical background, vivid accounts of the campaigns themselves, and a thorough look at their influence on the unfolding of history.

Please Pre-register.

Monthly Volunteer Meeting, Monday, December 4, 10a in the Arts & Crafts Rooms • Light refreshments served • See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers • Come, and celebrate the Christmas season!

• Special entertainment!

• Make a Christmas craft

Computers Amara Carberry – One-on-One Cost: $15 pre-register Thursdays, December 7, 14, 21, and 28 Appointments are from 12:30-1:30p and 1:30-2:30p Computer and Mobile Device help.

Please bring laptop or Device.

Please Pre-register and pre-pay.

Open Computer Lab Members of the Center will be able to check out an Access card to the Computer Lab at the Senior Front Desk to gain entrance into the Lab from 8:00a-5:00p, Monday through Friday. Times/Availability subject to Change

Now providing CMV Driver Examinations to all northeast Tennessee Commercial Drivers Julie is Board Certified through the American nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA). She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from ETSU in 1998 and her Masters Science in Nursing from ETSU in 2008.

You do not need to be an established patient to be seen

Cutting Your Winter Power Bill and Other Tips for the Winter Thursday, December 7 11a Cost: Free Mikaela Lewis from the Johnson City Power Board will be here to give attendee’s information on cutting you power bill and tips for winter emergencies. You will not want to miss this very informative and fun class.

Please Pre-register.

Genealogy Club Third Wednesday of every month Wednesday, December 20 1p-3p Cost: Free Join us for our first meeting of the Genealogy club at the Johnson City Senior Center. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a beginner or you have experience working on your family tree.

This will be an informal meeting to talk about all things Genealogy.

The Film Club is taking the month of December off, we will start back the third Thursday in January.

325 N. State of Franklin Rd. 2nd Floor, Johnson City, TN

423-439-7280

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.

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 4346229 to set up an appointment.

Simple and Short Wills (Individual Consultation) Mr. Wesley Wilson will prepare simple and very short wills for individuals with the need but without the funds.

The appointments will be in order they are received, as time allows. He is a licensed attorney since 1962 and actively engaged in Power of Attorney. Call 4346229 to set up an appointment.

Beginning in January!

Beginning Spanish Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo Tuesdays, 2-2:50p Cost: Free Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish?

This is your chance, join us every Tuesday. Mr. Ceffalo was a language instructor at ETSU, Milligan and NE State. Please 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 group.

Mr. Ceffalo was a language instructor at ETSU, Milligan and NE State. Please register.

December 2017

Outings

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Outings Milligan Christmas Concert Saturday, December 2, 2017 Leave MPCC at 6:45p, return approx. 9:30p.

Cost: $1 The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the music department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully-decorated Mary B. Martin Auditorium located inside Seeger Chapel. The evening also will include a carol sing-along and conclude with a moving candle-lighting and singing of “Silent Night.”

The concert is free, but an offering with a suggested donation of $5 will be taken to benefit the Milligan music program. Limited seating! Please register by November 30, 2017 Jonesborough Repertory Theatre 1940’s USO Christmas Show Saturday, December 9, 2017. Leave MPCC at 1:15 p; return approx. 6:30p Cost: $16 per person Step back into the 1940s with Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s radio station, WJRT, as the theatre presents the annual 1940s USO Christmas Show!

Just as America entered World War II, radio airwaves served as a key source of entertainment and news for families on the home front, as well as entertainment for the troops at home and overseas. The WJRT radio station will be broadcasting all of your favorite WWII Christmas tunes such as “The Christmas Song,” “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” and many more. The radio cast will be broadcasting live radio skits as well as singing and dancing to many patriotic tunes as we honor our military families with this memorable Christmas celebration of our freedom. Dinner reservations at the Black Olive Restaurant in Jonesborough after the show. The Black Olive Cost will be on your own! Please register by December 1, 2017!

Speedway in Lights Tuesday, December 12. Leave MPCC at 5:30 returns between 8-9p.

Cost: $4 Join us to see the festive and electric Speedway in Lights. Speedway in Lights Powered by TVA is the largest holiday light show in the South. Speedway in Lights benefits programs and organizations supporting the needs of children in the Tri-Cities region by producing one of the largest holiday light shows in the country. A route of approximately four miles and two millions lights provides entertainment for thousands and raises money for children charities. Source: Speedway in lights Dixie Diner’s-Christmas Potluck Thursday, December 14 11a Cost: Free Join the Dixie Diner’s for a Christmas Potluck, bring a dish and congregate. Please Preregister.

Travel Corner This month we highlight the upcoming motorcoach trip to historic Savannah offered

by Clark Family Tours. This trip includes 4 nights lodging in the Savannah area, 8 meals, a day trip to Charleston with a harbor cruise, and guided tours of Savannah, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Reservations are being accepted now with the final payment due January 12. The trip cost includes travel insurance.

At the time of submission, the Maine trip and the San Antonio trip were half filled; both of these trips will be a sell-out, so if interested, we suggest you reserve your seat now!

The JCSC Seniors on the Go will not have a meeting in December; the next travel meeting will be on January 11 at 3:00 p.m. We do invite you to participate in our 5-year anniversary celebration on December 7. We will enjoy a

fabulous hand bell concert with the combined talent of several local hand bell choirs, followed by a reception and the debut of our anniversary cookbook “Keep on Cooking.”

Free cookbooks (one per family) will be available at the reception while supplies last.

Savannah Fun Facts: • Savannah is nicknamed the “Hostess City of the South.”

• Since the early 1700s, City Market has been the commercial and social center of historic Savannah. Today, the market boasts art galleries, street musicians, a wide array of eateries and coffee shops and dozens of boutiques.

• The Pirate’s House, a restaurant situated a block from the Savannah River on East Broad Street, first opened all the way back in 1753.

• Parts of the 1994 movie Forrest Gump were filmed around the city including the famous bench scene where Tom Hanks’ character talks about how “life was like a box of chocolates.

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Sports / Groups

Sports Senior Basketball Each Monday 10a Cost: FREE Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot a-rounds Senior Billiards Monday-Saturday 7a-8p Cost: FREE Senior men and women are welcomed to play. There are four well maintained tables. All levels of experience are welcome.

Doubles Table Tennis Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30a-12p Cost: FREE Senior men’s and women’s doubles table tennis is a great way to keep your brain and body active.

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

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

EachTuesday and Thursday, weather permitting Tee times and locations vary.

December 2017

Groups and Meetings Contact Gil and Bobbie Dietz at 423-926-9824 for more information.

Bowling League Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423-213-5861 or Holiday lanes at 423-282-6521 for more information.

Join us for lots of fun, exercise, and meet new friends. Must be 55 or older.

Ping Pong 101 (Lifelong Sports Journey) Tuesday & Thursday (December 5December 28) 10-11a Cost: $20 Come out to Memorial Park Community Center to learn the great game of Ping-pong. This beginner’s class will teach the rules of the game and the different ways to play. No experience needed! Please Pre-register by calling 423-434-6237.

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

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

Thursdays at 8:00a Men’s Bible Study. Breakfast by donation Writer’s Circle Cost: Free 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10a Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion within the group.

As the Page Turns (Book Club): Free Books Provided 1st Thursday of month 10a If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people, come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to. Book Selections: December: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion January: Philosophy Made Simple by Robert Hellenga Constituent Services Cost: Free 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9-11a Bill Darden, a representative of Congressman Phil Roe will be available to discuss concerns and issues that you may have. Some of the ways that Roe’s district offices can be of assistance: • Senior Citizens: Social Security and disability • Students: financial aid, entrance to U.S. Service Academies • Veterans: VA claims and military service problems • Small Business: SBA loan applications, technical assistance and interpretation of federal regulations • Home Buyers: FMHA, FHA, and VA home loan application problems • Local Governments: disaster assistance, regulation compliance.

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR From Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services & DAV Chapter 9

~NO DECEMBER MEETING~

Veterans Monthly Meet, Learn & Share Join Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services & DAV Chapter 9 on January 22, 2018, when we resume meeting every 4th Monday of the month from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

For more information, call Laura Graham at Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services at 423-610-7171.

423.610.7171 • 3001 Peoples Street • Johnson City • www.tetrickfuneralhome.com

December 2017

Healthy Living Looking your Holiday Best Instructor: Dr. Angela Shelton Tuesday, December 5, 11a-12p Cost: Free This class will give you make-up tips to lift off the years. Please pre-register for this session by calling 423-434-6237 Guilt- Geriatric Depression Wednesday, December 6, 12:30-1:30p Cost: Free Speaker: Judith Grana, Master Education/ Counseling Psychology Guilt is the gift that keeps on giving. Guilt and shame can paralyze us and can be a recipe for resentment and depression. Together we will look at good guilt and bad guilt and good shame and bad shame. Join this lecture for tips for dealing with guilt and shame. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat.

Anatomical Gifts Thursday, December 7, 11a-12p Presenter: Dr. Thomas Kwasigroch from ETSU Anatomical Gift Program Cost: Free The ETSU Quillen College of Medicine Anatomical Gift Program is a unique program. Donating one’s body to medical science is often premeditated and considered the ultimate selfless act. If you have ever considered donation of your body come learn the facts about donation.

Geriatric Depression Monday, Dec.11, 12:30-1:30p Speaker: Judith Grana, Master Education/ Counseling Psychology Cost: Free This class will talk about depression specific to the senior population. We will learn what this depression is, how it is recognized, symptoms and treatment options for help. This will be a monthly class. Meeting the 2nd Monday each month.

Holiday Cooking Cost: Free Thursday, Dec.14, 11a-12p Speaker: Elizabeth Elonzo, UT Extension Easy tips and recipes to stay mindful and healthy during this holiday season. Free samples.

Healthy Living

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December Special Events

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THURSDAY

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8:30 MisFIT Toys

7:00 Friday Night Dance-Limited Edition 2 - Saturday 6:30 Milligan Christmas Concert Outing

4 10:00 Volunteer Training Session 1:00 Amateur Photography Club 2:00 Video Series – The Arts 6:00 Self-Defense Course

5 10:00 Ping Pong 101 10:00 Bingo 11:00 Looking Your Holiday Best 4:00 Creative Card Making

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12 9:00 Constituent Services 10:00 Ping Pong 101

13 10:30 Decisive Battles-Video Lecture Series

12:30 Geriatric Depression 5:30 Speedway in Lights Outing

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10:00 Ping Pong 101 10:00 As the Page Turns 11:00 Cutting Your Winter Power 10:30 Decisive Battles-Video Bill 11:00 – Anatomical Gifts Lecture Series 12:30 Guilt – Geriatric Depression 12:30 Step by Step Watercolor 1:00 Christmas Tree Skirt 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One 4:00 Bells, Books, & Good Cheer Reception

8:30 MisFIT Toys 1:00 Applique Design 5:00 A Wonderful Evening at MPCC

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6:30 JC Grand Squares 9 – Saturday 1:15 Jonesborough Rep. Theatre Outing

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10:00 Writer’s Circle 8:30 MisFIT Toys 10:00 Ping Pong 101 11:00 Holiday Cooking 11:00 Dixie Diner’s Potluck 7:00 Friday Night Dance-Kids Our 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One Age 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One

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10:00 Ping Pong 101 10:30 Decisive Battles-Video Lecture Series 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One

1:00 Genealogy Club

MPCC Closed

6:30 Next Step Photography

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10:00 Writer’s Circle 10:00 Ping Pong 101 MPCC Closed

10:00 Ping Pong 101

10:30 Decisive Battles-Video Lecture Series

8:30 MisFIT Toys 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One

Grandparents Corner

December 2017

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Grandparents Corner It’s a Wonderful life Celebration Dec. 8th 5-7 pm

Rockin’ with Rudolph Dec. 16

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Join Us for 5 Days of Celebration FREE

Dec. 4-8 Highlighting Classes & Programs Special Prizes Each Day!

Fountain of Life Bible Church AND MEMORIAL PARK COMM UNI T Y C ENT ER come visit with Santa and receive a free picture and toy! refreshments and music!

December 16 1-3pm

Free!

423-434-5749 510 Bert Street,JC

Thurs. Dec. 7, 4-6pm Reception & handbell Concert.

Refreshments Available!

Fri. Dec. 8, 5-7pm A Special Visit from Santa, Pancake Meal, Inflatables, Music, Crafts, & A Movie!

MEMORIAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 510 Bert St., Johnson City, TN, 423-434-5749

Ongoing Events

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December 2017

Ongoing Events MONDAY 7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Fit and Toned 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 11:15 SilverSneakers® Classic Level 1 12:00 Qigong for Health 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 2:00 Bible Study 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 4:00 Chess Club 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers 6:00 Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club

TUESDAY 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 11:45 Silver Sneakers® Yoga 12:00 Rummy 12:30 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:00 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 2:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 5:30 Scrabble Group 5:30 NuLine Dance by TJ

WEDNESDAY 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 Arthritis and Fall Prevention 11:15 SilverSneakers® Classic Level 1 12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Acrylics 1:00 Adult Coloring 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Partner Pass Pinochle 5:15 Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:00 FUNdamentals of Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance

THURSDAY 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 1:00 Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 4:00 Brain-a-cise

FRIDAY 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 2:00 Open Craft Time SATURDAY 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks

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Senior Lifestyles

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Dance / Events

December 2017

Dance & Special Events be a slide presentation of the past 5 years of events and activities at the center. The presentation will be on the screen in the Ballroom Dance Gathering Room. Also, Wednesdays 5:15p different activities Cost: Free will be highlighted Bring a partner or come alone. More men are during these days, so needed to join the group. you will want to check out these activities. A Advanced Square Dance celebration cart will be Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p travelling around the Cost: $6 center with punch and Instructor: Don Williamson This is an advanced square dancing class so some cookies throughout the day. experience is recommended Line Dance with Martha (Beginner/Intermediate) Mondays at 3:30p and Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced Line Dancing) Thursdays at 5:30p will return in January!

Ballroom Dance Practice Thursdays 1p Cost: FREE Come and enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing Johnson City Grand Squares Second and Fourth Fridays 6:30-8:30p Cost $6 New members welcome.

Celebration for MPCC 5 Year Anniversary Monday – Friday December 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Join us for a week of celebrating 5 years at Memorial Park Community Center.

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday there will

Participants had a rip roarin’ time at the Silver Sneaker hoedown!

Bells, Books & Good Cheer Reception Thursday, December 7 4p Please join us for a celebration reception and Handbell concert. Cherry Smith, our Senior Chorale director will lead this group of local Handbell choirs in a special concert to help us celebrate the season and our 5 year anniversary.

It Has Been a Wonderful 5 Years at MPCC Friday, December 8 5-7p As we continue to celebrate our 5 year anniversary, please join us for an evening of inflatables, music, refreshments, crafts, and a movie. Children are encouraged to come enjoy a special visit from Santa and have breakfast with Santa. Please call 434-6237 or 434-5749 for more information.

Friday Night Christmas Dance/Potluck Meal December 15, 7p Cost: FREE Please join us for the last Friday night Dance of 2017. Bring your favorite dish to share and we will dine together. This dance is free for all to attend.

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.

December 1 - Limited Addition December 15 - Christmas Dance, Kids Our Age

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

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Arts

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Arts/Crafts/Performing Arts Amateur Photography Club Cost: Free First Monday of the month 1-3p The Amateur Photographer’s Club (APC) meets at the Johnson City Senior Center at 1:00 pm on the first Monday of every month. The club’s purpose is to promote the use and appreciation of photography as a hobby and as a personal and artistic means of selfexpression. Membership is free and open to anyone with a digital picture taking device (e.g. camera, phone). If you’re interested in learning more about the JCAPC, please come to the meeting. You’ll be able to view member’s photographs and participate in the club’s scheduled workshop or field trip. Photo themes: December: Season’s Greeting, Photographer’s Choice, January: Kitchen Table, Photographer’s Choice, February: The Games We Play, March: Dogs, Cats, & Other Pets.

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

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

Needle and Fiber Arts Cost: Free Tuesdays 2–5p A gathering of folks who are interested in the fiber arts. Bring your project to work on and share ideas and skills. Join this group to share and learn and enjoy the company of others while you work. Please clean up when you are finished and don’t store items at the Center.

Acrylics Class Cost: $10 Wednesdays 12:30–2:30p Join “Art” Holsclaw, assisted by volunteer Chris Bryant, to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class. Come by and visit during class to see what it is all about and if you would like to sign up.

Musical Voices Cost: Free Mondays 1- 3p Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel

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

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

Open Craft Time Cost: Free Fridays 2-5p Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other crafters.

Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

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.

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

Video Series – The Arts Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Monday December 4 2-3p In this exciting series of classes we will learn about Art History, Drawing Technique, American and European Art and Great Artists and their Masterpieces. Bring a note pad or sketchpad for discussion and notes.

Step by Step Watercolor Instructor: Chris Bryant Cost: $10 Thursday December 7 12:30-2:30p Join Chris and experience the pleasure of Watercolor painting. The technique will be taught in easy to follow

steps and you will take home your painting. A handout of hints and shortcuts will be provided. Supplies needed: Watercolor paint, watercolor paper at least 11x14, water spray bottle, brushes, washcloth and permanent sharpie markers, fine and medium point.

Piano Lessons Instructor: Wreatha Terry Cost: $15 per 30 min lesson Monday, Wednesday & Thursday We are now offering private piano lessons! Wreatha is a retired PhD music professor and will be offering her talents here at the center. Classes will be scheduled Monday and Wednesday at 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 and 11:45am and Thursday at 8:00 and 8:45am. All level of abilities are welcome – beginners to advanced.

Applique Design-Holiday Stocking Instructor: Janice Harrington Cost: $5 Friday December 8 1-3p Join Janice and experience the Art of Applique! You will learn how to applique on the sewing machine and will take your finished project home. Janice will show how the individual projects can be used in different ways and in larger projects. No previous experience necessary! Please bring your portable sewing machine.

(We have a few machines here) Please pre-register, class size is limited.

Christmas Tree Skirt Instructor: Janice Harrington, Ann Whitson Cost: $5 Wednesday December 6 1-3p Add a beautiful touch to your holiday tree with a colorful, quilted tree skirt. We will be using preprinted, quilted fabric, so the project is appropriate for all levels of ability. Come and have fun getting ready for the holidays! Please bring your portable sewing machine. (We have a few machines here) Please preregister, class size is limited.

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

Please register by December 4th.

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Games / Pool Schedule

Pool Schedule

Games Bingo Tuesday, December 5 10a Sponsored by Aging in Place Bingo Tuesday, December 19 10a Sponsored by Agape Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Chess Club Mondays, 4-6p William Flynn, a master’s student at E.T.S.U., will lead the chess club. He will provide some tables and clocks, but if you have one of either you would like bring, please do. This club is open to all ages and for any level. If you have any questions: email Johnsoncitychessclub@gmail. com

Scrabble Group Tuesdays 5:30p Cost: FREE Come join this group who loves to test their spelling with the luck of the draw of tiles. The more the merrier. Dictionaries are provided.

Pinochle Wednesdays 1p Cost: FREE A trick taking card game for four Partner Pass Pinochle Wednesdays, 1p Cost: FREE Open to all skill levels. This game is single deck Pinochle, with a fun twist that provides players with potentially better hands when compared to the traditional “kitty” or “play what your dealt” games.

We play in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and are willing to teach the game.

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

Rook Thursdays 1p Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Cost: FREE Mondays 6p Rook is a challenging trick taking Cost: FREE game played with a special deck of Like to play bridge? This is the cards and a special group of people. place for you.

Please join us!

Rummy Tuesdays, 12-4p Cost: FREE This group not only plays classic rummy, they also enjoy different varieties of the game.

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

Join the fun!

Mexican Train Dominoes Mahjong Tuesdays 12:30p Fridays 1p Cost: FREE Cost: FREE This fun loving group would love to play this game with you or teach you how to play. You will leave having made new friends

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aqua Mix Aerobics Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: 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 wellbeing.

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.

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

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

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

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

Silver Sneakers® Classic Level 1 Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:15a Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Lauren Fowler This class is designed for individuals who enjoy a smaller class size with more attention from the instructor. Classic Level 1 features a slower pace than other SilverSneakers® classes. Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a beginning January 8 New series January 8 through February 28 Cost for 15 Session series is $60 (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Must pay for the series by January 10 After the 10th the cost will be $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants)

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence-based, lowimpact Tai Chi form modified for seniors. It has been shown to reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis while improving strength, range of motion, and balance thereby reducing the risk of falling. Classwork includes gentle stretching, breath work, focus on body alignment, and slow, controlled movement. With adjustments the exercises are appropriate for individuals of all physical conditions and can be done seated in a chair.

Qigong Mondays and Wednesdays, Noon beginning January 8 New series January 8 through February 28 Cost for 15 Session series is $60 (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Must pay for the series by January 10 After the 10th the cost will be $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Qigong is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that includes easy to learn, gentle, flowing movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body and promote relation and mindfulness.

Class work also includes warmups, gentle stretching of all the major joints, and breath work.

Evidence-based studies show that Qigong practice can improve a wide variety of chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, while reducing stress and promoting emotional health and mental function.

With adaptations this class is appropriate for everyone regardless of physical limitations and can be done seated in a chair.

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

FUNdamentals of Yoga Wednesdays, 6p Cost: $5 Instructor: Carrie Maggard Learn proper alignment, poses, breathing and more all while having FUN! This is a safe environment to empower, educate and inspire

you to live healthier and happier lives. Designed with beginners and older adults in mind but all are welcome to enjoy this restorative practice.

Zumba Zeniors Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15a 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.

MisFIT Toys Fridays, 8:30-9:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Fowler Come celebrate the season with a circuit workout.

This class will feature unique fitness equipment including bosu balls, stability balls, mini resistance bands, airex pads, kettlebells, foam rollers, the tWall, and much more!

Brain-a-Cise Thursdays, 4p Cost: Free Your brain needs exercise just as much as your body. Come join this group for different brain stimulating activities.

Keep It Moving A supervised exercise program for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy or been told by your physician that you need to exercise but don’t know how. This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program.

This program requires a referral from a medical professional. This is an ideal program for the individual who is facing total joint replacement both before surgery and after finishing postsurgical physical therapy. Please contact Deb Fogle at 434-6231 for more information.

Turtle Trithlon is back in January! See flyer on page 3!

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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

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City Ava’s Angels As the holidays near, we are reminded of family gatherings, traditions, and things we are thankful for. One thing we are thankful for here at Dominion is people that remind us of God’s many blessings. Last year, in memory of their wives, Ava bought three of our residents an angel ornament to place on the community Christmas tree. Ava recognized that this was the first Christmas season without their wives and wanted to do something special. These ornaments have started a new tradition in which they will be the first ornaments placed on the tree every year. The angels symbolize our residents’ wives as their guardian angels; with them wherever they go. We are so thankful for Ava and her desire to honor our residents, their memories, and their families.

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 Cit y • (423) 930-9001 www.DominionJohnsonCity.com

GRIEF RESOURCES Are Available The death of a loved one—spouse, parent, child, grandparent, other family member, or friend—can be difficult. Morris-Baker’s “Finding Hope” booklet series is aimed at supporting anyone who has experienced a loss.

This series, authored by Dr. Troyer, is now available, for free, in the Wellness Center at the Senior Center to any community member.

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

(423) 282-1521 • MorrisBaker.com