August Senior Lifestyle

Senior Lifestyles VOLUME C NO. 100

AUGUST 2022

Center News

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Center News

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

Hours of operation for the Community Center: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 8:00pm Saturday – 9:00am – 4:00pm Closed on Sunday

Please take advantage of the many different classes and programs that the center offers.

If you are new to the center or had not been in the center for a while then don’t miss our “Try Us Out” event the first Thursday of each month at 9:00am. You will have the opportunity to meet our staff, ask questions about their programs and hear about new opportunities in the center. Tours will also be given.

Please remember to sign in at one of the kiosks for the events and programs you are attending In the center. We want to make sure we are capturing all who attend our center. This data is very important to us and helps us to justify the programs we offer and add new programs and events.

August 2022

Foundation News

Congratulations to Johnson City Senior Center Foundation for receiving the Positive Image Award from SE4A for their Spring Forward for seniors project.

The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization administered by a group of volunteers appointed by City Commission. The Foundation helps to provide supplemental funding for our healthcare coordinator, Jeanne Clarke, RN; funding transport for cultural activities outside of the Tri-Cities area; providing support through the center’s Fellowship program; and providing funding for the Spring Forward for seniors program which provides groceries and household items for low-income seniors in our area. There are many ways you can help our Foundation: making a monetary donation to the Foundation; signing up for the Kroger Rewards program if you shop at Kroger; consider the Foundation in your estate planning; making a donation to the Foundation through your retirement funds or participating in our fundraising events.

The next event being planned is a pickleball tournament November 4 and 5, 2022.

Alert: Many of our members have fragrance sensitivity. Perfumes, aftershaves and other scented beauty products may cause allergic reactions. To be considerate of our members and staff please refrain from using scented products. Thank You!

Congregate Meal Lunch is served from 11:30-12:00 each day Monday – Friday. Congregate meals are provided for us through FTHRA. The program is for the senior population 60+. If you wish to take a portion of the meal home with you, you will be responsible for bringing containers to place the food in and the transfer of the food. We look forward to serving you and we know that you will enjoy dining with your friends. Please reserve your meals by placing a checkmark in the first column on the reservation sheets located in the dining room. This must be done 48 hours in advance.

FTHRA Nutrition Program

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Monday

Country Style Steak Dinner Roll Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Oatmeal Creme Cookie Oven Fried Chicken Graham Crackers Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Roll Green Beans

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Menu for August

Tuesday

Chicken, Broccoli & Dinner Roll Rice Casserole Carrots Baked Apples Spaghetti & Vegetables Meatsauce Peach Slices Italian Mixed Texas Toast

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15 Chicken Pot Pie

Rice Krispies Treats Biscuit

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Chili Dog Potato Wedges Baked Beans

Coleslaw Bun

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22 Breaded Chicken

Green Beans Chocolate Pudding Dinner Roll

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Peas

Mandarin Oranges Dinner Roll

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29 Salisbury Steak w/

Mixed Vegetables Fruited Yogurt Dinner Roll

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Oven Fried Chicken Fruit Fluff Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Roll Broccoli

Brussel Sprouts Baked Apples

Tenders Sweet Potatoes

gravy Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday

Egg Patty Grits Sausage Biscuit/Gravy BBQ Chicken Au Gratin Potatoes Corn

Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Pineapple Crumble

Chicken Philly w/ peppers & onions Potato Wedges Mixed Vegetables 31 BBQ Riblet Sandwich Potato Wedges Cauliflower

Orange Juice

Thursday Mandarin Oranges Fudge Cookie Wheat Bread (2)

5 Pizza Casserole

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Turkey Breast Lettuce & Tomatoes Coleslaw

Tropical Fruit Dinner Roll

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Tuna Salad Creamsicle Salad Shredded Lettuce Wheat Bread (2) Mar. Cucumber Salad

Dinner Roll

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Sliced Ham Lettuce & Tomato Potato Salad

Fruited Jell-O Wheat Bread (2)

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Chili Mac Casserole Brussel Sprouts Carrots

Raisins Dinner Roll

Cookie Bun

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Chicken Salad Lettuce & Tomato Green Pea Salad

Tropical Fruit Wheat Bread (2)

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Sloppy Joe Scalloped Potatoes Apple Crisp

Bun

Cauliflower Peach Crisp

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Wheat Bread

FTHRA EMPLOYEE ANNUAL TRAINING DAY No Meals Served

Peaches Bun

One 2% milk is included with each meal. All servings are 1/2 cup. All entrees are 3 oz. servings or one portion. **Menu may change due to weather and availability.

Congregate Meals will be served from 12:00-12:15 for those who have registered. At 12:15 continuing until 12:25 if there is food available, it will be served to those who did not register but have shown up to eat lunch. Please register in advance to ensure your meal!

August 2022

Senior Lifestyles

Computers Open Computer Lab (Ages 18+) 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. The Lab will be closed from 8:30a-10:30a every other Thursday. Times/Availability subject to change.

Digital Skills (50+) Thursdays, August 11th and August 25th 9-10am Cost: Free These programs will cover basic computer skills, parts of a laptop, desktop, smart devices, security and scams. The programs will be provided by Goodwill Industries of Tenneva Area, Inc. August 11th topic: - Computer Safety August 25th topic: - Using the Internet Please Pre-register, limited space available.

Wellness Dimensions Physical: promotes personal health and safety.

Examples: Walking, swimming, group exercise, hiking, pickleball Social: fosters meaningful interactions within a diverse community.

Examples: Outings, meals, special events Emotional: facilitates an awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings.

Examples: Support groups, social networks, self-esteem Vocational: finding one’s calling and being a good giver and receiver.

Examples: Volunteering Intellectual: stimulates the use of one’s mind.

Examples: computer, music, language, cards Spiritual: encourages a life of meaning, value and purpose.

Examples: Bible study,

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Page 4 Musical Voices (Ages 50+) Cost: Free Mondays 1- 3pm Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

Johnson City String Band (formally known as Heart Strings) (Ages 50+) Cost: Free Tuesdays 10am–12pm Come learn and have fun with this welcoming group of amateur musicians. We play a variety of music including gospel, bluegrass and even Irish jigs. For more information, contact John Martin at 423-444-6289. Bring your favorite instrument, whether it be a guitar, banjo, mandolin or whatever you enjoy playing.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-2:30pm Tuesday afternoon drawing offers an encouraging, relaxed atmosphere in which to create and learn. Bring your materials and projects and take advantage of any instruction needed in technique or skill. Materials will be available for anyone who needs them.

Bring Out the Artist in You (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $5 per class Tuesdays 1–3pm Are you looking for a place to hone your painting skills. Look no further. ‘Charlie’ will be available to offer guidance and assistance and share her knowledge in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor technique. Bring your project and materials in for expert advice in an encouraging and relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for any skill level. Feel free to come by and visit during class to see what it is all about and if you would like to sign up. We encourage all former Art students to join us.

Arts & Crafts Cost: Free Thursdays 10 – 11:30am Join this lively group who loves to sing a variety of songs including show tunes and popular songs. This group is led by Cherry Smith. The group is open to anyone who is looking for a low stress, less demanding group with which to perform. No audition required.

Needle and Fiber Arts (Ages 18+) Cost: Free Fridays 11am – 1pm 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.

Next Step Photography Club (Ages 18+) Cost: Free 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6-8pm 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.

Video Series – How to Look at and Understand Great Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free 1st Wednesday of Each Month 12:30-2pm In these lectures we will be introduced to the components of art – color, line, perspective, and composition as well as point of view, motion, light and texture. We will learn how the artist uses symbolism and communicates a message to the viewer. Many different media will be included and many great works of art featured. The course covers great art from the 13th century to the present.

Sewing Group - A Community Service Project (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: Free Wednesdays 1-3:30pm We have a surplus of fabric which has been donated to the center. In an effort to give back to the community, we want to be a blessing to those in need by sewing oversized lap quilts and/or pet beds. Sewing machines will be set up and all supplies will be made available.

Items made will be donated to the community.

Video Series - Masterworks of American Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Last Wednesday of Each Month 12:302pm In this video series we will explore the remarkable history of American Art from its origins in the colonial past until shortly before the First World War. Like the early Americans it is forward-looking, innovative and sometimes rebellious.

Dulcimer Practice/Jam Session (Ages 18+) Cost: Free Wednesdays 2-3pm This is a time to get together and work on your skills and share ideas while enjoying the company of other players.

Amateur Photography Club (Ages 18+) Cost: Free 2nd Friday of the month 1-3:30pm If you are just starting out, or want to brush up on your skills, take field trips and photos then come and join us!

Senior Chorale This group does not meet in July/August

Beginning to End…. Family Canvas Creations

(Ages 8+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $10/2 people or $8 single Second Monday, August 8th 5-7pm No talent required! Join instructor Charline Hughes as she walks you and a family member through creating a canvas you will be proud to display in your home. Learn fundamental skills including how to add shadows, depth and dimension. This is a make and take class. All supplies will be furnished. This is a great class to do as a family. Child must be in attendance with adult.

Beginning to End….Canvas Creations (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $8 Second Tuesday, August 9th 3-5pm No talent required! Join instructor Charline Hughes as she walks you through creating a canvas you will be proud to display in your home. Learn fundamental skills including how to add shadows, depth and dimension. This is a make and take class. All supplies will be furnished.

Counted Cross Stitch & Needlepoint (Ages 18+) Instructor: Linda Fore Cost: $4 Monday, August 15th 12:30-2pm If you would like to learn about counted cross stitch or practice skills that you already have come and join this class for an easy, relaxing project. All materials will be provided for the project. Come and have fun!

Creative Card Making (Ages 16+) Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Tuesday, August 16th 9-10:30am OR Thursday, August 18th, 2-3:30pm Want to have some fun? Join us as we create homemade greeting cards to share with friends and family. We will be making a variety of cards including Get Well, Birthday and Thinking of You. You will be making 6 cards and will be competing the stamping and embossing yourself.

Don’t delay, seats are limited in number. Two classes offered. Please pre-register and pay in advance to ensure your spot!

Jewelry Making Class (Ages 18+) Instructor: Patty Baker Cost: $12 Wednesday, August 17th, 12:30 – 2:30pm This class will feature a Beaded Bracelet in your choice of color, silver colored accents, and a Toggle Clasp. The project will also include a pair of lovely earrings! The class is suitable for all skill levels – beginner as well as experienced! All supplies provided. Come and enjoy making something beautiful!

3D Stained Glass (Ages 18+) Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $8 Friday, August 19th, 10am-4pm

August 2022 In this class the idea of stained glass will be taken a step further. You will begin by painting a background on glass, then embellish with glass gems, sea glass, acrylic gems, etc. for a three dimensional effect! All materials furnished. An apron is recommended.

Art Video “Masters of Illusion” Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Friday, August 19th, 1-2pm The special effects employed in films today are based on principles established more than 500 years ago by Renaissance masters. This program examines artistic and scientific discoveries of the Renaissance and provides new insight into a remarkable visual revolution.

Op Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: $2 Monday, August 22nd, 1-3pm Op art, short for optical art, is a style of visual art that uses optical illusions. Op art is a perceptual experience related to how vision functions, giving the viewer the impression of movement, hidden images, and vibrating patterns. If you would like to try your hand at something different and intriguing try this out!

Beginner Basket Making Class (Ages 18+) Instructor: Patty Baker Cost: $10 Wednesday, August 24th, 12:30 - 3pm No previous experience in basket making necessary! This month’s class will feature a ‘Mini Pin Cushion Basket’ which can also be adapted for other uses. The project will incorporate a technique called ‘Melon Basket’, which is different from last month’s technique. This is a hands own class, your basket will be finished and ready to take home by the end of class!

Silk Painting – Marbleized Scarves (Ages 18+) Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $8 Friday, August 26th, 10am-4pm Sherry will be teaching a very interesting variant on Silk Painting. Beautiful patterns and designs will be applied to the silk scarf using a marbling technique. Join Sherry for a new and fascinating technique and create something beautiful to wear! All supplies furnished. An apron is recommended.

Texture in Drawing (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: $2 Monday, August 29th, 1-3pm Texture in Art can be implied or actual. We use implied texture in Drawing to help create the illusion of solid form on a flat surface and to indicate how an object would feel if touched.

This is accomplished by repeated lines and strokes of the pencil. Texture techniques give more depth to an artwork making it look more natural. This class will feature basic skills for creating realistic texture.

August 2022

Groups & Meetings/Ongoing Events

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Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

7:00 am to 7:00 pm 7:00am to 7:00 pm Billiards Room Billiards Room Fitness Room Fitness Room 8:00 Fit and Toned 8:45 Circuit 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks Checks 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Circuit 10:00 Classic 10:00 Heart Strings Jam 10:00 Advanced Tai Chi Session 11:00 Bingocize 11:00 Yoga “Just Breathe” 11:00 Qigong for Health 1:00 Bring Out the Artist in 12:00 Beginner Tai Chi for You Arthritis and Fall 1:00 Pencil Drawing Prevention 1:00 Brain-a-Cise 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 1:30 Delay the Disease 1:30 Stability 2:00 Chess Club 2:00 Our Holy Bible Study 3:00 Line Dance with Martha

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00am to 7:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Fit and Toned 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Classic 10:00 Advanced Tai Chi 10:00 Bible Study(Last Wednesday of the Month) 11:00 Bingocize 11:00 Qigong for Health 12:00 Beginner Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Sewing Group 2:00 Dulcimer 5:00 Ballroom Dance Class

7:00 am to 7:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Circuit 10:00 German Club 11:00 Yoga “Just Breathe” 1:00 Rook 1:30 Ballroom Dance Practice 1:30 Delay the Disease 4:30 Dandy Line Dancers

7:00am to 7:00 pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:45 Circuit 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge (First Friday of each Month)

Groups & Meetings

meeting new people, come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to. We will be discussing American Wolf, You’ll receive a copy of Ordinary Grace.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities Our Holy Bible Study Mondays at 2pm (Ages 50+) Join us for this open discussion Bible study. Share what you have learned throughout the years.

Book Selections:

Thursdays at 8am (Ages 50+) Men’s Bible Study

Coffee and Conversations for GRANDfamilies - Grandparent and Relatives Raising Relative Children Monday, August 8th 10am Cost: Free Are you raising a grandchild or other relative? Need support, information or resources? Join us to share your experience, receive useful information, learn caregiving/child rearing tips, and gain emotional support during our Coffee & Conversation for GRANDfamilies. Coffee & Light Refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday Bible Study Last Wednesday of each month at 10am, will meet on August 31st.

(Ages 50+) As the Page Turns (Book Club) (Ages 50+) Free Books Provided 1st Thursday of month 10am If you like reading a variety of books and

We will be discussing: American Wolf by Nate Blakeslee August: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

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Outings

August 2022

Outings The Sunsphere at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville (Ages 50+) Wednesday, August 10th Leave MPCC at 9am, leave Knoxville at 2pm, return approx. 4pm Cost: $10 for transportation, $5 admission to Sunsphere upon arrival Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere is a one-ofa-kind structure. The 4th Floor Observation Deck offers a breathtaking 360-degree view stretching from downtown to the Great Smoky Mountains including World’s Fair Park, the Tennessee River and the University of Tennessee Campus. A 1982 World’s Fair timeline, gallery, memorabilia and gift shop await you! Lunch will be on your own after visiting World’s Fair Park. Please Register by August 9th.

Lunch at the Amis Eatery and Mill in Rogersville (Ages 50+) Wednesday, August 17th Leave MPCC at 10:15am, lunch at 11:30am, return approx. 3:00pm Cost: $5 for transportation, lunch on your own at the restaurant A unique, 1800’s era eatery perched up on a hill overlooking Big Creek Dam and Waterfall. The menu consists of such delicacies as smoked prime rib, crawfish etouffee, BBQ, huge burgers and homemade desserts. After lunch, feel free to walk the grounds to the Visitor’s Center and Mill. Please Register

by August 15th.

Senior Night at the Appalachian Fair Thursday, August 25th Leave MPCC at 4pm, return approx. 8pm Cost: $3 for transportation, $5 admission at the gate Come join us on Senior Night at one of the best “county fairs” in the state of Tennessee. Bring $5 to pay at the gate. Please register by August 24th.

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Location: Tetrick Funeral Services; 423-610-7171 3001 Peoples Street; Johnson City, TN 37601

GRIEFSHARE GROUP

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DATES: Every Tuesday August 16-November 8th TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Come at 5:30 first week) REQUIRED: Pre-Registration through griefshare.org, $20.00 workbook (scholarship if needed), Regular Attendance, No Child Care Provided For any questions, please call Laura Graham at 423-610-7171

Colonial Hill Retirement Center Rummage and Bake Sale April 14th and 15th 9am to 4pm.

Please come join us!

August 2022

Senior Lifestyles 2023 CHARTER TRAVEL SURVEY

Please indicate trips which may interest you in 2023. Information on the most popular trips will be available at the fall Let’s Go Travel Show!

Fly and Tour in USA: _____Yellowstone National Park & Wild West (Includes Tetons, Jackson Hole & Salt Lake City) _____Cape Cod and the Islands (Boston, Plymouth, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket) _____Great Lake Adventure (Holland, Michigan Tulip Festival, Mackinac Island) _____Alaska Call of the Wild (rail journey in deluxe double-decker glass domed car from Anchorage to Denali, Denali Tundra Tour, glacier and wildlife tour, and Kenai Fjords National Park) _____New York City & Hudson River Valley (Broadway show, city tour, Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty. Hudson River tour Includes West Point, Bescobel House & Gardens, FDR Historic Site at Hyde Park List other places in the US that you would like to visit that would include a fly/tour: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Fly and Tour Abroad: _____Iceland Fire & Ice Adventure (tour of island, possible sightings of Northern lights) _____Holland Windmills & Waterways (tulip & flower gardens on 8-day river cruise on MS Amadeus Queen) _____Highlights of Italy’s Amalfi Coast (tour of Sorrento Coast to Amalfi, Pompeii, Isle of Capri & Rome) _____Treasures of Ireland (Dublic, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Killarney & coastal “Ring of Kerry.” Bunratty Castle medieval banquet and a night in a castle hotel) List other places outside the US you would like to visit: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Motor Coach trips departing from Johnson City: _____Branson, Missouri with Nashville and Memphis tours _____Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada _____Niagara Falls USA only (Erie Canal Cruise, Buffalo tour, Niagara Falls guided tour) _____Miami and Key West _____Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard (JFK Museum, Eastham Windmill, Hyannis, Sandwich) _____Mackinac Island, Michigan _____Maine (Portland, Kennebunkport, Pineland Farms, Boothbay Harbor) _____New Orleans (Mississippi Riverboat cruise, National WWII Museum, Destrehan Plantation) _____Ark Encounter: Life-size Noah’s Ark List other motor coach tours that you would like to see offered: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________Phone: ________________________________ Travel Preference: Double______ Single______

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Volunteers/Games/Dance Games

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Ready, Set, Serve...Volunteer!

On a mission to engage adults in Active Life through Active Living Volunteer Meeting: Monday, August 1st at 10am Join us for an hour packed with information, food and fun!

Guest speaker will be Celeste Medley with the Johnson City Public Library.

She will share with us volunteer opportunities through the library.

Hand & Foot Canasta (Ages 50+) Mondays, 1-5p Cost: FREE Come and play this card game. If you don’t know how, no worries, they will teach you how. No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Bingocize® (Ages 50+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 11-12pm Cost: Free Prizes sponsored by Tetrick Funeral Services Do you love BINGO? Would mixing bingo with physical activity increase your interest in an exercise program? Come play this new game with us. Space is limited, so please pre-register by calling 434-6237.

Chess Club (18+) Tuesdays, 2-5pm Cost: FREE Open to all skill levels. Come join our group. No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Dance Line Dance with Martha (Upper Beginner/Intermediate Level) (Ages12+) Mondays, 3 – 4:30pm Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $6 or (Discount for SilverSneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® if eligible) For those wanting to brush up their line dance steps or learn new line dances. You will be having so much fun, you won’t even realize that you are exercising! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ballroom Dance Class Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm Cost: Free Want to learn to Ballroom dance? Come and learn with us.

Ballroom Dance Practice Thursdays 1:30pm Cost: Free Come and enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing.

Dandy Line Dancers (Ages 12+) (Advanced Line Dancing) Thursdays, 4:30-6pm Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: FREE For more information, contact Martha drmd72@hotmail. com This is a volunteer group, which not only practices during this time frame; they also perform in the community. For the experienced line dancer. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Johnson City Grand Squares (All Ages Welcome) 2nd & 4th Fridays 5:30-7:30pm Cost: $6 New members welcome.

Beginner Line Dance Instructor: Sue Ayers Cost: $30 (Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants discount $20) 6-week series on Wednesdays, beginning August 3rd– September 7th, 5:30-6:30pm Designed as a follow-up to the Absolute Beginner class or for those who want to refresh popular steps from previous line dance experience. Our primary focus will be on “Beginner” level line dances, which includes a lot of fun and interesting options. It’s a great body and brain workout for all who love music! Please pre-register.

August 2022 Pinochle (Ages 50+) Wednesdays, 1-5pm Cost: FREE A trick taking card game for four. No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Rook (Ages 50+) Thursdays, 1-5pm Cost: FREE Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards and a special group of people. Please join us!

No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge (Ages 50+) First Friday of each month, 12:304:30pm If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven’t tried duplicate bridge. Join the fun! No food allowed in the Card room only closed beverage containers.

Fundamentals of Line Dance Instructor: Sue Ayers Cost: $20 (Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants discount $12) 4-week series on Wednesdays, beginning August 10th– August 31st, 4-5pm We will focus on practicing common line dance steps (including a variety of turns) to get your feet and brain making the connections needed to enjoy line dancing more. We’ll also cover various learning styles to discover what works best for YOU when the music is playing. You’ll learn exactly how to get the most out of practice time between classes and ways to make practice FUN! Perfect for absolute beginner and beginner dancers. Please pre-register.

Senior Lifestyles

August 2022

MONDAY

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10:00 Volunteer Meeting 9:00 Beginning French (Session 4) 11:00 Level 1 French (Session 4)

THURSDAY

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12:30 Video - How To Understand Great Art

9:00 Try Us Out

5:30 Beginner Line Dance (Session 1)

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FRIDAY

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10:00 As the Page Turns 6:00 PIckleball 101

6:00 PIckleball 101

8 10:00 Coffee & Conversation for Grandfamilies 1:00 Wit’s Workout Brain Fitness

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9:00 Beginning French (Session 5)

8:00 Free Diabetes Screening

9:00 Digital Skills

1:00 Amateur Photography Club

11:00 Level 1 French (Session 5)

9:00 Sunsphere OUting

3:00 Canvas Creations

4:00 Fundamentals of Line Dance (Session 1) 5:30 Beginner Line Dance (Session 2)

5:00 Family Canvas Creations

10:00 Writer’s Circle 3:00 JCSC Seniors on the Go

6:00 Summertime Beach Dance

6:00 Pickleball 101

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10:30 Be Red Cross Ready

9:00 Walkers Erwin Linear Trail 9:00 Creative Card Making 9:00 Beginning French (Session 6) 11:00 Level 1 French (Session 6) 6:00 Pickleball 101 6:00 Next Step Photography

10:15 Amis Eatery Outing

8:00 Holston Lake Spillway Hike

10:00 3D Stained Glass

12:30 Jewelry Making

2:00 Creative Card Making

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11:00 Common Hand Problems 1:00 Op Art

8:00 Bays Mountain Hike

12:30 Beginning Basket Making

8:00 Watauga Lake Hike

10:00 Silk Painting Marbleized Scarves

12:30 Counted Cross Stitch & Needlepoint

9:00 Beginning French (Session 7) 11:00 Level 1 French (Session 7) 6:00 PIckleball 101

4:00 Fundamentals of Line Dance (Session 2)

4:00 Fundamentals of Line Dance (Session 3) 5:30 Beginner Line Dance (session 4)

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1:00 Texture in Drawing

9:00 Beginning French (Session 8)

11:00 Stress Less Strategies 12:30 Video Masterworks of American Art 4:00 Fundamentals of Line Dance (Session 4) 5:30 Beginner Line Dance (Session 5)

6:00 Pickleball 101

6:00 PIckleball 101

9:00 Digital Skills 10:00 Writer’s Circle 4:00 Appalachian Fair Outing 6:00 Pickleball 101

30 11:00 Level 1 French (Session 8)

1:00 Art Video ‘Masters of Illusion’

5:30 Beginner Line Dance (Session 3)

29 1:00 Ask the Cardiologist

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Travel Corner

Travel Corner JCSC Seniors on the Go will host the monthly travel meeting on Thursday, August 11 at 3:00 pm.

This issue of Senior Lifestyles includes a travel survey for 2023 trips; if you haven’t completed a survey, we encourage you to do so. Participants completing surveys receive a telephone call when registration opens for trips in which they have indicated an interest. You’ll be “in the know” and ready to go!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 1. That’s the date for the Let’s Go Travel Show! We’ll have more details as the event gets closer.

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Fitness

August 2022

Fitness Fitness Room Monday through Friday 7am – 7pm (Ages 14+) Fitness Orientation required for new users to the fitness room No preregistration required to use fitness room To use Cost: Daily and Monthly fee options (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Fit & Toned (Ages 18+) Mondays & Wednesdays, 8am Cost: $2 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Pam Gervais One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Classic (Ages 50+) Mondays & Wednesdays 10am Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Tai Chi Advanced (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants).

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence, low-impact Tai Chi form modified for seniors. This is an advanced Tai Chi class for those already experienced in Tai Chi. Qigong (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00am Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® 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.

Tai Chi Beginner (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 12pm Cost: $5 per class (50% discount for Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™, and Silver & Fit® eligible participants).

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence, low-impact 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.

Stability (Ages 50+) Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Pam Gervais This class designed to help you become stronger and improve balance. The movements in class focus on specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee and hip joints, while improving your reaction time.

Circuit (Ages 50+) Tuesdays & Fridays, 8:45am Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle This class is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance and improve strength. This

Page 11 is a low impact class which offers upper body strengthening. Participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Circuit (Ages 50+) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle This class is designed to increase cardiovascular endurance and improve strength. This is a low impact class which offers upper body strengthening. Participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Yoga “Just Breathe” Tuesdays & Thursdays 11am-12:30pm (Ages 18+) Cost: $5/class Instructor: Dixie Neth Join us for a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices, and relaxation techniques. This class requires movement to the floor and back up without assistance. Focus is on precise alignment of spine, breath work, and emphasizing body awareness and mental clarity as we stretch and strengthen our mind and bodies.

Bring your own mat, yoga blanket, blocks, and yoga straps.

Fitness Tip Tuesday (Ages 18+) Tuesday, August 9th and 23rd 3-3:45 pm Cost: Free and Open to Members of the Fitness Center Only For those who have joined the Fitness Center and don’t know what to do or for those who need ideas for their workout, this is something special just for you! Join our Senior Services Manager Deb Fogle the second and fourth Tuesday in the Fitness Room as she answers all your equipment and workout related questions. Spots limited to 6.

Group Exercise Guidelines Preregistration recommended for the above classes. Class size for Classic and Circuit 20.

Class size for Stability is 12.

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Skilled Nursing

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

Rehabilitation and Outpatient Therapy Services

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

Health & Wellness

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

Call Today! 423-542-5061

1666 Hillview Drive | Elizabethton, TN 37643 | hillviewhealthcenter.com

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If you are a caregiver to someone diagnosed with a form of dementia, if you have questions, if you need tips on how to help your loved one...

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! A support group can help.

Support groups bring together people facing similar issues. Major life

E V E RY T H I R D

Thursday 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

changes that occur during the course of a dementia related disorder can be stressful, often leaving you without knowing where to go for support, information, and encouragement.

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City 2412 Knob Creek Road Johnson City, TN 37601

A support group can help you cope better and feel less isolated as you make connections with others facing similar challenges.

For further information, contact Tracey Kendall, Regional Director of Alzheimer’s Tennessee at (423)330-4532

FREE!

7 – 9 p.m.

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August 18

August 25

WyldeHeart

Blake Ellege Band

The Thrillbillyz

Sept. 8

Sept. 15

Good Rockin’ Tonight

Samantha Gray Band

Sept. 1 Victor Lawson & Boogie Chillen

Memorial Park Community Center Amphitheater – 510 Bert St. For more info, call 423 -283-5827

Aquatics

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Aquatics Lap Pool Schedule: Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Monday through Friday 7-8:45a and 11a- 3:45p Wednesday and Friday 6p-7:30p Saturday 10:30a-12:30a Need time to swim? We offer several different time options. Whether your choice is swimming laps, aqua jogging or just doing your own thing we have a time to fit your needs.

Freedom Hall Pool Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Cost $2 per person Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:35pm-8:45pm Need time to swim? We offer several different time options. Whether your choice is swimming laps, aqua jogging or just doing your own thing we have a time to fit your needs.

Open Swim (All Ages) Cost: $2 (12 and under), $3 (13 and older) Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4-5:45p Saturday 12:45p-3:30p Recreation swim is perfect for bringing the kids to play. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years of age or older. Any child 6 or younger must be within arm’s length of an adult, 16 years or older at all times. Also, any child who requires flotation devices of any kind must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all times.

Teaching Pool Schedule: Mommy and Me (Ages 4 and under) Cost: $1 Monday-Friday 12-1p Enjoy Mommy and Me swim time with your

children! All guardians have to be in the pool with their child.

Therapy Pool Schedule: Adult Only Open Therapy (Adults and Seniors) Cost: $2 per visit or $25 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7a-7:30p Tuesday/Thursday 7-11a; 1-4p; 6-7:30p Saturday 9a-3:30p 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.

Water Aerobics Schedule: Morning Water Aerobics (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry Cost: $4 per visit or $40 per month Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-10a Start your day with a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular strength and conditioning, muscle strength and toning, balance and core work in a fun environment.

No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided.

Evening Water Aerobics (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry Cost: $4 per visit or $30 per month Tuesday/Thursday 6-7p Get in shape, this shallow water class which combines cardiovascular strength and conditioning, muscle strength and toning, balance and core work in a fun environment.

No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided.

Saturday Splash (Teens, Adults, Seniors) Instructor: Kim McLeod Cost: $4 per visit Saturday 9:15a-10:15a Put a Calorie Smack Down during the weekend with this metabolism boosting shallow water workout.

August 2022 Aquamix (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Kim McLeod Cost: $4 per visit Days: Tuesday/Thursday 9:15-10:15a Looking for a challenging workout? Get in over your head with us for some intense water aerobics. The focus is on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance and core work. No swimming skills are needed. All equipment is provided.

Arthritis (Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry Cost: $4 per visit or $30 per month Days: Tuesday/Thursday 11-11:40a Have a form of arthritis? This is an activity that can help manage the symptoms of arthritis.

This class helps get you moving with a low impact exercise. It is held in our therapy pool which is equipped with a handicap lift.

Splash (Adults and Seniors) Instructor: Heidi Perry Cost: $3 per visit Tuesday/Thursday 11:45-12:45a A fun program geared towards senior citizens looking to improve the quality of their social life and physical well-being.

All pools are closed on Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6p for cleaning and maintenance

Private Swim Lessons Instructor: Heidi Perry Cost: 4-30 Minute Lessons $100 4-45 Minute Lessons $150 4- 1 Hour Lessons $175 Days and Times: Will be scheduled with instructor

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Healthy Living Ask Our Nurse If you have health concerns or questions, our nurse, Jeanne Clarke, RN is happy to provide information, support or resources. Her hours are Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm. Stop by the nurse’s station across from the Dining Room or call 423-434-6235 for an appointment.

Free Blood Pressure Checks Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm Stop by the nurse’s station for a free blood pressure check. No appointment required.

Wit’s Workout - Brain Fitness (50+) Monday, August 8, 1-2p Cost: FREE Speaker: Elizabeth Renfro, MS, UT Extension Join the fun and workout your brain in this interactive program with brain teasers and games aimed at keeping your brain sharp. Social interaction and learning new things are good for your brain! Come, give it a try!

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

Free Diabetes Screening ~ Fasting Blood Sugar Check Wednesday, August 10, 8-10am Free blood sugar screening done by fingerstick with immediate results.

For best results, do not eat or drink anything except water for 8-12 hours prior to testing. If you need a different time, please call 423-434-6235 to set up an appointment.

Common Hand Problems (18+) Monday, August 22nd, 11am-12pm Cost: FREE Speaker: Jeffrey Marchessault, MD Since our hands are so important to our daily lives, any abnormality can be a cause of concern. An orthopedic surgeon will discuss common problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts, arthritis, trigger finger and more. Get your hand questions answered and find out what help is available for these conditions. Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

Ask the Cardiologist (18+) Monday, August 29, 1-2pm Cost: FREE Speaker: R. Daniel Merrick, MD Here’s your chance to ask a cardiologist your heart related questions in a relaxed and informal setting. Gain a better understanding of your heart, how to keep it healthy, blood pressure control, common heart conditions, cardiac tests and procedures in this Q & A session. Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

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Stress Less Strategies (18+) Wednesday, August 31, 11a-12p Cost: FREE Speaker: Jeanne Clarke, RN Life is full of stressors, and we need to be intentional about finding healthy ways to cope. We’ll discuss a variety of useful strategies to help you better respond to stress and live a more balanced life. Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

COMING IN SEPTEMBER: Feelin’ Groovy Health Fair Monday, September 12, 10:30am-12:30pm Cost: FREE Join us for some retro fun and a lot of health and wellness information! This free event will feature giveaways, door prizes and interactive booths providing information and resources.

A Matter of Balance (50+) 8-week series on Tuesdays, September 13-November 1, 12:30-2pm Cost: FREE Speakers: Heatherly Sifford, BSPH, Trauma Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, JCMC & Elizabeth Renfro, MS, UT Extension Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities as a result. This 8-week program will help participants make small changes to reduce risk of falls and learn exercises to increase strength, coordination and balance. Please call 423-434-6237 to preregister.

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Special Events/Lifestyle Sports

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Special Events

Lifestyle Sports

“Try Us Out” (Ages 50+) Thursday, August 4th, 9am Cost: Free Are you new to the center or want to know more about our programs that we offer, then you don’t want to miss our “Try Us Out” session. This will be a session to meet staff, find out what programs we offer, take a tour and ask questions about the center and its programs. You will also be given information about any new programs being offered in the next month. Light refreshments will be served and some free try it out vouchers for certain classes will be given. Please register with the front desk or call 434-6237 to reserve your spot.

Pickleball (Ages 18+) Gym 1 – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-12pm Gym 1 – Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-12pm Gym 2 – Monday through Friday 9am-12pm Cost: FREE Join in on the fun! This activity is a modified version of tennis.

We play doubles.

No registration required, no time limit or number of players.

Summertime Beach Dance (Ages 50+) Friday, August 12th, 6-9pm Cost: $5/discounts for Silver Sneakers, Fit and Active and Renew Active Come join us for a fun night of dancing.

We will have a DJ and play lots of good beach music.

This will be a great night that you won’t want to miss!

Coming in September!

Appalachian Trail Trek Challenge Stay tuned for a special surprise that includes walking to a unique and fun destination without having to leave Johnson City!

You will learn facts about your destination while walking and have access to other educational materials along the way. Use your imagination when you are trying to figure it out, we are excited and you will be too!!

Senior Billiards (Ages 18+) Monday through Friday 7am-7pm Cost: FREE No registration required, No time limit or number of players No food allowed in the billiards room only closed beverage containers.

Doubles Table Tennis (Ages 50+) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9-11am Cost: FREE Senior men and women’s doubles table tennis is a great way to keep your brain and body active. No food allowed only closed beverage containers.

Senior Basketball No Senior Basketball until September.

Pickleball 101 (Ages 18+) Indoor Courts Tues and Thurs – 6p-7:30p August 2, 4, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Cost: $20/person Are you new to the game of pickleball? Then this is the class for you. Pickleball 101 will allow you to learn the game and the fundamentals of how to play the game. Each class will build and allow you to become a pickleball player in just a few weeks. Limited slots available so pre-registration is required.

Total of 8 sessions.

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Contact 423-246-6180 and select option 1, then option 2 for more information.

Applications are available at the Johnson City Senior Center.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. We provide federally funded assistance in managing costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and energy-related minor home repairs.

LIHEAP can help you stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer through programs that reduce the risk of health and safety problems that arise from unsafe heating and cooling practices.

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IN-PERSON GRIEF SUPPORT

HIKE. ALL. OUT GUIDED HIKES Meet us at the park each month for a fun group hike! We will meet others with a passion for hiking while we get immersed in our beautiful parks. Please pack plenty of water, snacks, and camera! Hikes will be tailored to attendees in terms of length and difficulty.

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Winged Deer Hikes: Meet at Disc Golf Parking Lot on Carroll Creek Rd. Buffalo Mountain Hikes: Meet at Harris Pavilion, upper loop

Hikes will be guided

by Roy Oakley.

Cost: Free!

Times: 1 - 3pm Ages: All Ages (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)

For more information or to register, call 423-434-5749 or visit Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., Johnson City, TN 37601

If you or someone you know needs grief support, please attend one of our support groups.

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1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month Sponsored by: 6:30 pm Everlan Johnson City 2623 Peoples Street Where Healing Begins Johnson City, TN (423) 282-1521 • MorrisBaker.com

Chelsa Ervin, LCSW In Partnership with:

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Community Center Recreation Programs

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Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert St.

SUMMERTIME

$5 PER PERSON. DISCOUNTS FOR SILVER AND FIT, SILVERSNEAKERS AND RENEW ACTIVE MEMBERS

Join us at this beach-themed dance with DJ Jimmy Pierce.

The dance will be held at Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert St.

FRIDAY

50+

Register by Monday, Aug. 8 by calling 423-434-6237

Saturday August 13, 2022 10 - 11 a.m.

Ages 2-6

Tot Triathlon TRIKE. RUN. SPLASH

Registration fee: $10/person (through Aug. 5) Late Registration: $15 (Aug. 6-12) Packet pickup MPCC: Aug. 12 - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Register online at www.myjcparks.org No registration day of event Preschoolers will begin by jumping on their bicycles (with training wheels), tricycles or Big Wheels and riding a designated distance. They will then hop off and run through greenspace while encountering playful obstacles and finishing at a watery but safe finish line.

It's never too early to offer opportunities for a healthy lifestyle, and this popular event is designed for just that.

For more information, call 423-434-5749.

Step it, Shake it, Move it, Lift it!

Memorial Park Community Center Outdoor Workouts

Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert St. Wednesdays and Fridays in Aug.- Sept.

9 - 10 a.m.

Cost: Free

Incorporating stairs.

Fun with music and changing the activity!

Use interval training.

Adapted and modified depending on skill level. *Classes will be outside so bring your water bottles!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 423-461-5749

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Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning Coming in September!

Brain-a-Cise (Ages 50+) Tuesdays, 1-2pm Cost: Free Bring your thinking caps and trivia knowledge and compete against other teams of adults in fun and challenging rounds of trivia. Come exercise your mind while making new friends!

Johnson City German Club (Ages 18+) The group will not meet in the summer (Jun-Aug) Writer’s Circle (Ages 50+) Cost: Free 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10am Join this group to talk about ideas for writing better fiction, non-fiction, poetry and essays. Share your own writings for discussion within the group.

Be Red Cross Ready (Ages 18+) Monday, August 15th 10:30am Cost: Free It’s important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly. This presentation is designed to teach people how to prepare for disasters in their community such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, tornadoes, etc.

Please pre-register.

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Anti-Scam Presentation (18+) Thursday, September 15th 10:30-11:30am Cost: Free Instructors: Assistant District Attorneys from Sullivan County This presentation will cover internet, phone, and door-to-door scams and other crimes that target seniors. We also talk briefly about how law enforcement, adult protective services, and the criminal justice system investigate and responds to these crimes. Our goal is to help prevent people from becoming victims, but also encourage them to seek help and not to be embarrassed if it happens to them.

Presented by attorneys from the Vulnerable Adult Investigative Protective Team, along with APS, law enforcement, and other community agencies.

Please pre-register.

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Todlow Coach, LLC presents

Helen, GA August 22-23, 2022 Monday August 22

8:30 – 9am – Load and depart for Helen, GA (departs from Johnson City Senior Center) 10:30am – Rest Area (20min) Lunch in route 1:15min (On your own) 2pm – Hardman Farm Tour 4:30pm – Arrive at Hampton Inn in Helen, GA Time to freshen up for dinner 6:45pm – Load coach for Dinner at Hofbrauhaus

Tuesday August 23

Breakfast at the hotel and free time to explore Helen on your own 2:30pm – Load coach to head to Nora Mill Granary 4:30pm – Load coach to head to dinner at The Moose Café 7pm – Dinner on your won 9pm – Approximate arrival to Johnson City Senior Center

Single = $291 Double = $200 Triple = $169 Quad = $153 Includes: Motor coach Hampton Inn Hardman Farm Tour Dinner at Hofbrauhaus

$50 Deposit due with registration.

Balance in full due by July 18, 2022.

Registration forms available at the Johnson City Senior Center at Memorial Park Community Center.

Make checks payable to “Todlow Coach.”

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Hip Hikers*

Hiking & Walking

(3-10 miles, moderate to difficult trails, heavier, longer elevation gain) Holston Lake Spillway Trail (Ages 50+) Instructor: Michelle Jenkins Cost: Free Thursday, August 18, 8a This hike will be a 3.5 mile hike. We will walk down to the spillway and the lake .This is a beautiful place to take pictures. This has some elevation to it. Bring plenty of water it will be hot. No Restrooms. Please register.

Buffalo Mountain (Ages 50+) Instructor: Michelle Jenkins Cost: Free Thursday, August 25, 8a This is a Rain makeup hike. This hike is rocky with some wet spots. Steep in some parts. It’s about a 4.5 miles. It will be hot bring plenty of water.

Please Register.

Hiking 101 *

(2-4 miles, easy to moderate trails, low to short elevation gain) Bays Mountain lake Loop (Ages 50+) Instructor: Michelle Jenkins Cost: Free Tuesday, August 23, 8a This Hike will be about 3 miles. This hike has some elevation in parts .We will stay on the lake loop trail. There are restrooms in the park. Bring plenty of water. Please register.

Walkers & Talkers * (1-3 miles, mostly flat, guided)

Erwin Linear trail (Ages 50 +) Instructor: Michelle Jenkins Cost: Free Tuesday, August 16 9a We will meet at the trail at 9:00am, park in the parking lot next to Pals in Erwin.We will walk about 3 miles. Bring plenty of water.

Please register.

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