Senior Lifestyles Newsletter - July 2021

Senior Lifestyles VOLUME LXXXVII NO. 87

JULY 2021

Center News

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May July 2021

Center News Attention

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JCSC Center News

The Johnson City Senior Center has recently completed their reaccreditation review and I am pleased and excited to who announce that our center has been reaccreditaA BIG Thank You to all donated and helped withapproved packingfor and delivery tion through NCOA/NISC (National Council on Aging and the National Institute of Senior for our Spring Forward for Seniors Project.

With your help, the JCSC FounCenters).

Thanks to all for helping us to gain this recognition.

As you will see in this month’s A BIG Thank Youistoalmost all who donated and helped with packing and Starting delivery Newsletter, the center back towith wheregroceries we were prior tohousehold the pandemic.

July dation supplied three bags filled and products to our Spring Forward for Seniors Project.

With your help, thefrom JCSC Foun6thfor Memorial Park Community Center will be open Monday through Friday 7:00am – 205 low-income seniors.

Another event sponsored by the Foundation is dationThere supplied three bags groceries and household to the 8:00pm. are no longer timefilled limits with for being in the building and not allproducts activities require Swing Action Fore thetheAnother Cause Tournament held preregistration.

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All All members members who who have have Silver Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™ or Silver & Fit® Attention through your insurance. through your insurance. Have Have you updated your paperwork yet? We need

All members who have Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™ or Silver & Fit® new for are eligible for these programs. Please see front desk new forms forms for folks folks that that areyou through your insurance.

Have updated your paperwork yet? We need if you have not taken care of this during Wesee arefront nowdesk offering all if you have not taken care new forms for folks that are eligible for these January programs.2020.

Please three programs.

So our records are accurate, everyone will be required three programs. ourofrecords if you have not takenSo care this during January 2020. We are now offering allto renew your certification through center everyone for these will programs.

Please new your certification through three programs.

So our records areour accurate, be required to re-see front desk for more information.

There are brochures explaining the eligible desk more information. new yourfor certification through our center for these programs. Please see frontclasses for each of these programs at are the brochures front desk.explaining the eligible classes forfor each of information. these programs desk more There for each of these programs at the front desk.

would like to enter still be some availability, calla 423-434-6237 Course.

The datethere of themay tournament is Mayby10, 2021. Have team you forwould more like information. to enter there may still be some by availability, call 423-434-6237 Alert: Alert: Many Many of of our our members members have fragrance sensitivity. Perfumes, afterHow can you help theCenter Foundation? making a donation to the their forJohnson more information.

The City Senior FoundationConsider is composed of 18 members who volunteer Alert: Many of our members have fragrance sensitivity.

Perfumes, afterHow can you help the Foundation?

Consider making a donation tosubsidizing the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation.

IfCity you shopCenter at Kroger, you can shaves beauty products may cause allergic reactions. time in supporting seniors who utilize the Johnson Senior by either shaves and and other other scented scented critical programs such as the healthcare coordinator, Jeanne Clarke, funding transport for culJohnson Center Foundation.

If you shop Kroger, you shaves and other scented beauty products may cause allergic reactions. also sign upCity for Senior the Kroger Community Rewards and at designate thecan senior To be considerate of our members and staff please refrain from using To be considerate of tural activities outside of the Tri-Cities area, and Rewards providing aand fellowship program low income also sign up for dollars the Kroger Community designate thefor senior center to receive when you shop at Kroger.

To be considerate of our members and staff please refrain from using scented seniors. They meet the first Thursday of every month at Memorial Park Community Center. We scented products. products. Thank Thank You! center to receive dollars when you shop at Kroger. scented products. Thank You! appreciate all the Foundation does for our center.

Foundation News

Changein inCongregate Congregate Meal Drive-Thru Service: Change Meal in Congregate Meal Change Drive-Thru Service: Beginning in July the congregate meal service will be served in the dining room.

ReservationCity sheets for meals will be placed outside the dining room doors. happening You will locate your name and placeDuring checkmarks The Senior Center open.There There limited activities within the center.

TheJohnson Johnson City Senior Center isisopen. is is limited activities happening within the center.

During the 1stthe 1st besideof theopening, days that congregate you wish to come to eat.

All orders must be served placed 48 hours in advance.

“No add-ons” willmeals be permitted after phase meals willcontinue continue asdrive a drive thru service No phase of opening, congregate meals will to to bebe served as a thru service only.only.

No meals will bewill be the meal order has been sent in to FTHRA. No outside food “to share” will be permitted at this time. allowed to be brought into the center.

Your meal will be served hot.

Reordering process and pick up allowed to be brought into the center. Your meal will be served hot. Reordering process and pick up If you orderedwill a meal, thethe service time will be 12:00p. Please contact us if you are unable to dine on a day that you have reserved procedures remain the same. procedures will remain same.

(423-434-5723).

Meals will be served for those who have made reservations between 12:00 andthrough 12:20.

At 12:20, meals will be IfIfyou a meal, meal, the thepick-up pick-uptimes times are from 11:30a-12:00p each day Monday Friday.

Please you ordered ordered a are from 11:30a-12:00p each day Monday through Friday.

Please out toyour those who have shown up to eat but forgot reserve. contact are unable unabletogiven topick pick up your reserved meal (423-434-6226 orto 423-434-5723) contact us us if you are up reserved meal (423-434-6226 or 423-434-5723)

FTHRA FTHRANutrition NutritionProgram Program

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Monday Monday Monday

Casserole 3PizzaPizza Casserole Brussel Sprouts Brussel Sprouts Corn Corn Texas Toast Texas Toast Hamburger w/ onion Baked Beans 10 Hamburger w/ onion Baked Beans & mayo Bun Holiday & mayo Whole Potatoes Bun

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Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Oven Fried Fried Chicken Chicken Oven Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Lima Beans Lima Beans Dinner Roll Dinner Roll Cheese Omelet Orange Juice Cheese Orange ChickenOmelet Pot Pie Biscuitw/Juice Sausage Biscuit gravy Sausage Biscuit w/ gravy Brussel Sprouts Grits Grits Applesauce

Menu Menufor ay for ay uly 55

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

Country StyleStyle SteakSteak PearsPears Country w/ gravy DinnerDinner Roll Roll w/ gravy Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots

Peas & Carrots Breaded Fish w/ tartar Bun 12 Breaded w/ tartar Bun Bun 127 sauceHamburgerFishw/onion sauce & mayoPotatoes Scalloped Scalloped Potatoes Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans Green Corn Beans 19 Breaded Chicken Carrots Breaded Chicken Dinner Carrots Cheese Omelet Biscuit/Gravy Roll 1914 Tenders Tenders Dinner Roll Grits & Cheese Macaroni

Thursday Thursday

ChickenChicken 6 61CheesyCheesy Peach Cobbler 7 Meatballs w/gravyPeach Cobbler Tomatoes Spaghetti Texas Toast

Spaghetti Steamed Rice Vegetable Medley Green Beans &

Vegetable Medley

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Texas Pears Toast Dinner Roll

Sliced Turkey Breast Tropical Fruit

Bread (2)Fruit Sliced Turkey Breast 13 8w/ mayoSliced Bread (2)Tropical

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Friday Friday Taco Casserole Casserole Chili Dog w/onionsTaco Chips Taco Bun Chips 72 Taco Cauliflower Cauliflower Potato Wedges Cornbread Cornbread Apple Crisp Apple BakedCrisp Beans Chili Mac Casserole Cornbread Chili Mac Casserole Cornbread Lemon Pepper Fish Peach Crisp 14 9 Corn Rice Pilaf Dinner Roll CinnamonCorn Applesauce

Bread (2) Lettucew/Lettuce &mayo Tomato& Tomato Lettuce & Tomato Cole Slaw Cinnamon Applesauce Green Beans Cole Slaw Cole Slaw Oranges Mandarin Tuna Salad w/ crackers Mandarin Oranges 21 Meatball sub w/ mozz. Bun Tuna Salad w/ crackers Oranges cheese TunaLettuce Fruited Jell-O sub w/ mozz. Bun Chicken Spaghetti Bread (2)Mandarin 21 16 Meatball 20 15Shredded Shredded Bread (2) Shredded Lettuce cheese Broccoli Pasta Salad Sweet Potato Fries Pasta Pasta Salad Baked Potato ApplesFries Corn Sweet Chicken Parmesan Dinner Roll Texas Toast Salisbury Steak w/ gravy Tomatoes Corn 28 Pasta w/ sauce Steamed Sliced Ham Bread (2) Chicken Parmesan Dinner Roll Peach Cobbler Salisbury Steak Pineapple w/ gravy Tomatoes 22Italian Mixed 27 23 Rice 28 Green Beans & Potatoes LettuceVegetables Tomato Pasta w/&sauce Mashed Dinner Roll Steamed Rice Dinner Roll Pineapple Sliced Apples Macaroni Salad Italian Mixed Vegetables BrusselBeans Sprouts& Green Dinner Roll TropicalApples Fruit Sliced

Whole Potatoes No Meals Served 17 Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit 18 Chili Dog w/ mustard & Baked Beans 20 1712Chicken Baked Beans BBQDog Porkw/ mustard & BunBun Pot Pie Meatloaf Dinner Roll onions Steamed Broccoli Biscuit 1813 Chili Bun onions PotatoWedges Wedges Steamed Mashed Potatoes Potato BakedBroccoli Apples Macaroni & Cheese Orange Juice Potato BakedWedges Beans Baked GreenApples Peas Baked Ham Meatloaf Dinner Roll Beef Goulash Dinner Roll 24 27 25 26 Sweet Potatoes Breaded Fish w/ tartar Cornbread Baked Ham Mashed Potatoes Meatball Sub Bun Meatloaf Dinner Roll OvenGreen FriedBeans Chicken Dinner DinnerRoll Roll Goulash 2419 Beef 2520 2621Broccoli w/ cheese sauce Potatoes Sweet Green Pears GreenPeas Peas Mashed Potatoes Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Dinner Roll w/ Potatoes Scalloped Broccoli cheese PearsPeas Broccoli Green Pears Lima Beans Dinner Roll 31 Bun 30 BBQ Pork Riblet Spaghetti & Green Beans 29 Chicken Salad Fruit Fluff Dinner Roll 28 Country Style Steak Cornbread 3126 Chicken Tenders 27 Potato Wedges Meadsauce Texas Toast Mashed Potatoes Shredded Lettuce Bread (2) Scalloped Potatoes Italian Mix Corn Mix Vegetables Broccoli Salad Greens Vegetables 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.

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIAL DAY NO MEALS SERVED

NO MEALS SERVED

One2% 2%milk milkisisincluded includedwith with each each meal. meal. All All servings servings are are 1/2 1/2 cup. cup. All All entrees entrees are are 33 oz. oz. servings servings or or one one portion. portion. **Menu may change due to weather and availability.

One 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!

CongregateMeals Mealswill willbe beserved servedfrom from12:00-12:15 12:00-12:15for forthose thosewho whohave haveregistered. registered. At At12:15 12:15continuing continuing until until 12:25 12:25 ifif there there is is food food available, available, itit will will be be served to those who did not register but have Congregate shownup upto toeat eatlunch. lunch. Please Pleaseregister registerininadvance advanceto toensure ensureyour yourmeal! meal! shown

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Lifestyle Sports

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

Thursday, July 1 – NO CONCERT Thursday, July 8 – 7-9 p.m. ~ CrossRoad Band Thursday, July 15 ~ 7-9 p.m. ~ Beach Nite Band Thursday, July 22 ~ 7-9 p.m. ~ Southern Rebellion Thursday, July 29 ~ 7-9 p.m. ~ Good Rockin’ Tonight

Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Kroger “Community Rewards” Program Cost: Free!

Sign Up Today! Your One-time registration supports the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation!

Go to www.Kroger.com Sign in, if you are already registered; if not, create an account by completing the required information and enter the Kroger Plus Card number found on the back of your card.

At the bottom of the page on the home screen, click on the “Kroger Community Rewards” link under the Community section.

Click on “Kroger Community Rewards” Click on “Link Your Shopper’s Card” Then designate the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation (organization number BL187) as your organization. That’s it!

Now when you shop Kroger and use your Kroger card, 5% of your purchases for gas, groceries, or pharmacy will be designated to the JCSC Foundation to help support many of the great programs and activities offered for senior adults through the Johnson City Senior Center! All of this at no cost to you!

Pickleball (Ages 18+) Gym 1 – Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:00a-12:00p Gym 2 – Mon through Fri 9:00a-12:00p Outdoor courts are available July 19 through July 23 – No pickleball available on indoor courts (Summer Camp) 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 Senior Billiards (Ages 18+) Monday through Friday 7:00a-7:00p No registration required, No time limit or number of players No food allowed in the billiards room only closed beverage containers Cost: FREE Men’s Senior Softball (Ages 60+) Registration forms for the upcoming 2021 season are available at the front desk.

Doubles Table Tennis (Ages 50+) Each Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:00a-11:00a 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 (Ages 18+) Gym 1 – Tues and Thurs 10a -12p Cost: Free Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot a-rounds.

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Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Creative Card Making (Ages 16+) Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Tuesday, July 20 9-10:30a OR Thursday, July 22 2-3:30p It’s good to keep in touch and remind others that you are thinking about them.

We will be making a variety of cards this month. We are meeting in person!

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!

Amateur Photography Club (Ages 18+) Cost: Free First Monday of the month 1-3:00p, the club will meet on July 12 for this month.

If you are just starting out, or want to brush up on your skills, take field trips and photos then come and join us!

Video Series – A History of European Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Monday July 19 1 –2:30p In June’s class we will learn about Post-Impressionist Art in Europe from Seurat to Matisse. And also explore Cubism and Early Modern Painting. If you have books or materials for note taking please bring them.

July 2021

Silk Painting for Wearable Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $10 for the series Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday July 6,7,8 1-3p Join Sherry for her next silk painting class! We will be making silk scarves and will be using stretchers to achieve a more precise design on the silk.

Tuesday’s class will feature a video – “Silk Painting for Wearable Art” by Natasha Foucault. Then on Wednesday and Thursday we will work with the stretchers and silk scarves. Cost includes all materials and instruction.

Please pre-register and pay in advance.

Paint a Vase (Ages 18+) Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $7 Monday & Tuesday July 26 & 27 1-3p This class will feature an opportunity to work with glass paint, decoupage, or a crackling technique to create something beautiful! Come and create with Sherry and learn something new! All materials furnished. Please pre-register and pay in advance.

Beginning to End….Canvas Creations (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: $8 Tuesday July 20 3-5p 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. Please pre-register and pay in advance.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy (Ages 18+) Instructor- Ann Whitson Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-2:30p 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.

Creating With Handmade Paper (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Friday July 23 1-3p Bring your imagination and create with a variety of handmade papers, dried flowers and plants. Relax and compose artistic arrangements suitable for framing.

All materials furnished. You are welcome to bring your own handmade paper or other supplies if you wish.

A History of Impressionism – Van Gogh’s Sunflowers (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Wednesday July 28 12:30-2p In this video series we will explore the fascinating Art movement known as Impressionism. Impressionism is a movement that emerged in 1870s France.

Rejecting the rigid rules of the beaux-arts (“fine arts”), Impressionist artists showcased a new way to observe and depict the world in their work, foregoing realistic portrayals for fleeting impressions of their surroundings.

Perspective Drawing (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Friday July 30 1-3p During the Renaissance, artists discovered the secret of perspective. This class will be an overview of how artists create the illusion of three dimensional space on a two dimensional surface. You will learn how the eye organizes space and how to create realistic drawings as the eye sees. All materials furnished.

Sewing Group - A community service project (Ages 18+) Instructor: Charline Hughes Cost: Free Wednesdays 1-3:30p 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 to make them. These will be donated to the community.

Acrylics Class (Ages 50+) Instructor: Art Holsclaw Cost: $10 Wednesdays 12:30–2:30p The class will resume Wednesday July 14.

Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

Feel free to come by and visit during class to see what it is all about and if you would like to sign up.

July 2021

Groups & Meetings

Groups & Meetings Coffee and Conversations for GRANDfamilies - Grandparent and Relatives Raising Relative Children Monday, July 12 10a 2nd Monday of each month 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.

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities Last Wednesday of each month at 10a, will meet on July 28 (Ages 50+) Join us for this open discussion Bible study. Share what you have learned throughout the years.

Wednesdays at 10a (Ages 50+) For each month an area clergyman leads a four-week Bible study.

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

Constituent Services (Ages 50+) Cost: Free 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2-4p A representative of Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger will be available to discuss concerns and issues that you may have Some of the ways that Congresswoman Harshbarger’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 The individual meetings will be in the game/card room. No appointment is needed.

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Contact us today for services including:

• Specialized Respiratory Services • Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy Services • Restorative Program Skilled and Intermediate Nursing Care • Respite Services

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On-Call Physician Services Licensed Nursing Staff Social Services Staff Pharmacy Services On-Call Mental Health Services Registered Dietician Services

Our Amenities & Activities Include:

• 84 Semi-Private Rooms • Beauty and Barber Shop Services • Laundry Services

• Group Outings • Daily opportunities to encourage social, physical & mental enrichment

Agape Nursing & Rehabilitation Center “Serving With Compassion” 423-975-2000

505 N Roan Street Johnson City, TN 36701

www.agapenrc.com

Our 4th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cause was a huge success.

Thanks to everyone involved for helping us raise $2,000 for Alzheimer’s Tennessee!

DOMINION SENIOR LIVING OF JOHNSON CITY 2412 KNOB CREEK ROAD • JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604 WWW.DOMINIONSENIORLIVING.COM/JOHNSON-CITY/

Call to book a tour today to see what all the fun is about!

(423) 930-9001

July 2021

Volunteers/Computers & Games

Ready, Set, Serve...Volunteer!

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

It has been quite a while since we have been together! The center will be closed on the 1st Monday in July so we will begin meeting again in August. Unfortunately, we will not be able to have snacks at the meeting, but I guarantee we will have a great time!

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Games Hand & Foot Canasta (Ages 50+) Monday 1p-5p Beginning July 12 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.

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

Rook (Ages 50+) Thursdays, 1p-5p 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+) Fridays 12:30p 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.

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.

Times/Availability subject to change

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July 2021

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Primary Care Nurse Praccconer

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1:00 Silk Painting for Wearable Art

10:00 Level 1 French 11:00 Good Old Summertime Wellness 1:00 Video Series - A History of European Art 1:00 Silk Painting for Wearable Art 1:00 Sewing Group - A Community Service Project

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9:00 Creative Card Making 3:00 Beginning to End...

Canvas Creations

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10:00 Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not 11:00 Eat Smart & Move More 1:00 Paint a Vase 6:00 Absolute Beginner Line Dance Level 1

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5 Center Closed for Observance of Independence Day!

12 10:00 Coffee & Conversations for Grandfamilies 11:00 Eat Smart & Move More 1:00 Bottle Lamps 1:00 Amateur Photography Club 6:00 Absolute Beginner Line Dance Level 1

2:30 Delay the Disease Orientation

10:00 Level 1 French 12:30 Video Series Impressionism - Van Gogh Sunflowers 1:00 Sewing Group - A Community Service Project 1:00 Get the Facts on Cataracts

1:00 Perspective Drawing

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Schedule of Activities Fit & Toned (Ages 18+) Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00a Cost: $2 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle One hour class that includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Outshine Fitness (Ages 18+) Tuesday, 8:00a Cost: $2 Instructor: Deb Fogle This outdoor workout is a great class to add to your fitness regimen. By combining an outdoor walk/run with weighted exercises, this class shows instant results! The class features a “go at your own pace” format, so it welcomes all varieties of fitness levels. As your energy level and strength increase, so will the difficulty of the class.

Classic (Ages 50+) Monday and Wednesday, 10a 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.

Classic (Ages 50+) Monday and Wednesday, 1:30pm 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 for Arthritis and Fall Prevention (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a 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, 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 move-

Fitness/Healthy Living

ment. With adjustments the exercises are appropriate for individuals of all physical conditions and can be done seated in a chair.

Qigong (Ages 18+) Mondays and Wednesdays, 12p 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.

Circuit (Ages 50+) Tuesday and Friday, 10a 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.

Group Exercise Guidelines Preregistration recommended for the above classes. Class size limited to 20 participants.

Fitness Room Monday through Friday 7:00a – 7:00p No preregistration required to use fitness room Cost: Daily and Monthly fee options (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants)

Healthy Living Ask Our Nurse If you have health concerns, need help finding resources, want information about vaccines, medications, lab results or any health related condition, our nurse, Jeanne Clarke, RN is happy to assist.

Blood pressure checks available daily.

She can be reached Monday – Thursday,

9am-2 pm at 423-434-6235.

Blood Pressure Refresher Cost: FREE Monday – Thursdays, 9-10a or other times by appointment What should my blood pressure be?

What do the numbers mean? What are some things I can do to lower it without medications? When should I be concerned? Am I using my home monitor correctly? If you have any blood pressure concerns, stop by the nurse’s station or call 423-434-6235 to schedule a time and our nurse Jeanne can review the basics and answer your questions. You can even bring your home monitor and she will make sure you are using it properly and compare it to our monitor. Your numbers matter so stop by and get your blood pressure checked or get your concerns addressed.

Good Old Summertime Wellness Tips (50+) Wednesday, July 7, 11-11:30a Cost: FREE Speaker: Jeanne Clarke, RN Ticks, heat stroke and bees, oh my!

Summertime brings more outdoor time which is great but it does expose us to a few more risks. We’ll discuss some common summertime health concerns and how to prevent and deal with them.

From sun safety, to avoiding picnic food poisoning, to treating stings and poison ivy. Let’s stay well as we enjoy the good old summertime! Please pre-register by calling 423-434-6237.

Free Fasting Blood Sugar Screening (18+) Wednesday, July 21, 8-10a Cost: FREE Stop by the nurse’s station for a free blood sugar check (done by fingerstick). For best results, do not eat or drink anything except water 8-12 hours prior to testing. If you have any questions about prediabetes or diabetes, feel free to stop by or call 423-434-6235 to set up a time to discuss with our nurse, Jeanne Clarke, RN. Post Covid – Lingering Symptoms & Concerns (18+) Wednesday, July 21, 1-2p Cost: FREE Speakers: Jill Jones, RN, MHA & Sandi Wolever, RN, ACM Most people who have Covid-19 recover quickly, but some have long term symptoms. Long-haulers can have fatigue, memory and sleep problems, shortness of breath, joint and muscle pain, mood problems, blood clots, organ damage and more. Who is getting post Covid syndrome? What is the treatment?

Ballad Health has a specialized clinic for

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individuals experiencing post Covid symptoms as well as support groups.

Come learn more.

Memory Loss: What’s Normal, What’s Not? (18+) Monday, July 26, 10-11a Cost: FREE Speaker: Tracey Kendall Wilson, Alzheimer’s TN There are many causes for memory loss and it is important to know when to seek help. Learn some of the key differences between normal age-related forgetfulness and a more serious memory problem like Alzheimer’s or dementia. Tracey will share research based prevention information and strategies for keeping your brain healthy and active. Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

Get the Facts about Cataracts (18+) Wednesday, July 28, 1-2p Cost: FREE Speaker: Deana Morganstern, COA, Patient Surgical Counselor, Johnson City Eye Clinic Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss among those 55 and older. The clouding of the eye’s lens can create blurry, dull or brownish vision. Learn what symptoms to watch for and the latest advances in cataract surgery. Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

Delay the Disease ~ Parkinson’s Exercise Program (18+) Classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30-2:30p Cost: $48 for initial 12 session series: $24 for repeat participants Instructors: Deb Fogle, ATC & Jeanne Clarke, RN Starting in July, we will welcome back our current participants to in person classes!

We have missed being together and can’t wait to get started back!

Tuesday, July 28, 2:30-3:30p ~ Orientation for first time participants New Series for new participants will begin August 3 This evidence based exercise program is designed specifically to empower people with Parkinson’s to take control of their disease and help delay the progression of symptoms. Exercises are aimed at promoting greater mobility, improved balance, flexibility, strength, independence and hope! Requirements for this class: can walk independently or with a cane, are able to get out of a chair with minimal or no help, can get up and down from the floor independently or with some help, are a low fall risk (less than two times per month) and can understand instructions and complete a task if asked.

Pre-registration is required by calling 423-434-6237.

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Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00 am to 7:00 pm Billiards Room

7:00am to 7:00 pm Billiards Room

7:00am to 7:00 pm Billiards Room

7:00 am to 7:00pm Billiards Room

7:00am to 7:00 pm Billiards Room

Fitness Room

Fitness Room

Fitness Room

Fitness Room

Fitness Room

9:00 Pickleball 8:00 Fit and Toned 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Classic 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong for Health 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 1:30 Classic 2:00 Open Bible Study 3:30 Line Dance with Martha

8:00 Outshine 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Senior Basketball 10:00 Circuit 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:30 Delay the Disease

9:00 Pickleball 8:00 Fit and Toned 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Classic 10:00 Bible Study (Last Wednesday of month) 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Acrylics (starting 7/14) 1:00 Pinochle 1:30 Classic

8:00 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Pickleball 9:00 Blood Pressure Checks 10:00 Senior Basketball 1:00 Rook 1:30 Delay the Disease 5:00 Dandy Line Dancers

9:00 Pickleball 8:00 Fit and Toned 9:00 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 Circuit 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge

Aquatics Lap Pool Schedule: Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) Monday through Friday 7:00a; 8:00a; 11:00a; 12:00p; 1:00p; 2:00p; 3:00p; and 4:00p Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants)

Therapy Pool Schedule: Adult Only Open Therapy (Adults & Seniors) Monday through Friday 7:15a; 8:15a; 9:15a; 10:15a; 1:15p; 2:15p; 3:15p; 4:15p Cost: $2 per visit or $25 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® 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.

Water Aerobics Schedule: Morning Water Aerobics (Lap Pool) Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Time: 9a-10a Cost: $4 per visit or $40 per month Instructor: Heidi Perry Aquamix (Lap Pool) Days: Tuesday/Thursday Time: 9:15a-10:15a Cost: $4 per visit or $30 per month Instructor: Kim McCloud Arthritis Days: Tuesday/Thursday Time: 11:00a-11:40a Cost: $4 per visit or $30 per month Instructor: Heidi Perry Splash Days: Tuesday/Thursday Time: 11:45a-12:45a Cost: $3 per visit Instructor: Heidi Perry

Private Swim Lessons Days and Times: Will be scheduled with instructor Cost: 5-30 Minute Lessons $100 5-45 Minute Lessons $150 5- 1 Hour Lessons $175 Instructor: Heidi Perry

Dance Line Dance with Martha (Upper Beginner/Intermediate Level) (Ages 12+) Mondays 3:30p-5p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $6 or SilverSneakers® Discount 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.

Dandy Line Dancers (Ages 12+) (Advanced Line Dancing) Thursdays, 5p-7p New time beginning July 8 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.

Absolute Beginner Line Dance (Level 1) Instructor: Sue Ayers Cost: $30 (Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants discount $20) 7-week series on Mondays, beginning July 12-August 23, 6p-7p Have fun exercising your body and brain during this class designed for those who are new to line dancing and want to learn the basic steps. During each week’s class, we will apply steps learned to date to 1 or 2 new line dances that span various types of music. We will also review 1-2 dances from previous weeks during each of these sessions. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes since we will be on our feet during each entire session. Flip flops or thong-type sandals are definitely not recommended. Hope to see you on the dance floor! Please Pre-register.

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Travel Corner We hope you each have a safe and enjoyable Independence Day! This summer and fall, why not explore state parks in East Tennessee. Today we highlight Seven Islands State Birding Park, located 19 miles east of Knoxville on the French Broad River in Kodak. The park has more than eight miles of trails, rolling hills, and Smoky Mountain views. More than 190 species of birds have been sighted in the park. Kelly Lane Greenway is a 2.4 miles round-trip greenway ideal for bird-watching; with a paved surface, it’s rated as an easy trail. The Seven Island Loop Trail has a natural surface and is also rated as easy.

JCSC Seniors on the Go will resume monthly meetings in August! Join us on Thursday, August 12, at 3:00 pm. Please call the Senior Services desk at 434-6237 to pre-register.

We are interested in your ideas for travel. Would you complete a short survey to help the travel team plan upcoming trips? You can drop your completed survey by the Senior Services desk or email MPCCSeniorCenter@johnsoncitytn.org.

When offered, will you travel by motor coach in 2021? Yes _________ No _________ Please check if you are interested in day trips and/or overnight: _____________ Day Trips _____________ Overnight (one or more nights) trips Name three day trips of interest to you: ____________________________________________________________________________ Name three destinations of interest for motor coach trips: ____________________________________________________________________________ Name: _____________________________________________ Phone: ___________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________

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Level 1 French (Ages 18+) Wednesdays, 10:00a-11:30p 8 week series beginning July 7-August 25 Cost: Free Instructor: Lise Spaller A French class for beginners. Come join us Please Pre-register. Registration will close after July 7.

The READYS! – Emergency Preparedness Tuesday, July 13 10a-11a Cost: Free Instructor: Matthew Barrett, TN Department of Health Emergency preparedness training that is applicable to everyone. The training’s focus is on creating a personal emergency plan and having the supplies on hand to survive disaster or emergency. Planning for people with access and function needs will also be discussed. Please Pre-register.

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