Senior Lifestyles Newsletter - January 2021

Senior Lifestyles VOLUME LXXXI NO. 81

JANUARY 2021

Gear Up for 2021 Scavenger Hunt ...page 3

Center News

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January 2021

JCSC Center News

2020 has been a most challenging year in many ways. We have missed seeing everyone and we are as anxious to be open as you are. Even though we have not been open we are still providing congregate meals through drive through, sending out a Hump Day Upbeat each Wednesday with information, a little humor and some brain challenges to keep in touch. You will see in this newsletter a new challenge for 2021. We thank you for your understanding and your patience as we work through this challenging time. Let’s make 2021 a fantastic year!

Deb Fogle Senior Services Manager

Change in Congregate Meal Drive-Thru Service:

The Johnson City Senior Center is currently closed. Congregate meals continue to be served as a drive thru service only. The food shall be served cold. Your meal will have reheating instructions on the packaging.

Reordering process and pick up procedures will remain the same.

If you ordered a meal, the pick-up times are from 11:30a-12:00p each day Monday through Friday. Please contact us if you are unable to pick up your reserved meal (423-434-6226 or 423-434-5723)

FTHRA Nutrition Program Monday

Spaghetti w/ Texas Toast meatsauce Italian Mix Vegetables Applesauce 11 Oven Fried Chicken WW Roll Macaroni & Cheese Mix Vegetables

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CLOSED MLK BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

25 Breaded Chicken

Tenders Macaroni & Cheese

Peas & Carrots WW Roll

Menu for January

Tuesday

Chicken Pot Pie Broccoli Pear Crisp Biscuit Chili Dog w/ mustard Baked Beans & onions WW Bun Potato Wedges

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Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Peas

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Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Green Beans

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WW Roll

WW Roll

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Wednesday

Meatballs w/ gravy Steamed Rice Okra & Tomatoes Pineapple Tidbits

Chopped Steak w/ gravy Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Chicken & Dumplings Broccoli

WW Roll

WW Roll

Chicken Alfredo Italian Mix Vegetables Applesauce Texas Toast

Beets WW Roll

Thursday

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Soup Beans w/ onions Oven Browned

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Turkey Kielbasa w/ Fruited Yogurt Cornbread cabbage Boiled Potatoes Carrots Beef Vegetable Soup Cornbread Pear Crisp Crackers

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Potato Soup w/ cheese Brussel Sprouts Peach Cobbler

Potatoes Turnip Greens Cornbread

Cornbread

Friday

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Egg Patty Sausage Grits

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Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole Buttered Corn

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BBQ Pork Riblet Au Gratin Potatoes Baked Beans Sloppy Joe Potato Wedges Corn

Fruit Yogurt Biscuit w/ gravy Baked Apples WW Roll WW Bun

WW 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.

Please call 434-5723, 48 hours in advance to reserve a meal or if you need to cancel a meal that you have already signed up for. Sign up sheets are also available outside of the dining room.

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!

Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 434-6237

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Gear Up For 2021

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Choose Your Path Can a Special Needs Trust Help You?

Clues to Wellness in Body, Mind & Spirit Join us as we search for ways to improve our overall health with a fun scavenger hunt that you can do at home. Watch the Lifestyles newsletter each month for helpful articles and clues to find in three healthy categories – Body, Mind and Spirit.

Needless to say 2020 has been a most challenging year!

Let’s make 2021 the year we enrich our health - Mind, Body and Spirit.

Lessons learned from this pandemic:  We cannot take our health for granted.  Having comorbidities increase our risk for Covid-19. Comorbidities can include conditions such as diabetes, depression, heart disease or other underlying adverse health issues.  We need to find new ways of staying in contact with others.

Special Needs Trusts safeguard personal assets and provide for services or items that public benefits do not cover – all without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits and public assistance programs.

Vista Points is focused on helping people living with disabilities, their parents and caregivers, and the professionals who serve and guide them.

Special Events.pdf - updated 01-01-2021

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Gear Up For 2021

Clues to Wellness in Body, Mind & Spirit BODY

MIND

SPIRIT

Search in your pantry and find something with 800 mg of sodium or more. Most people should eat no more than 2300 mg/day. What did you find?

Search in the article “COVID 19 and Your Mental Health” on page 7 and name one way to reduce stress triggers.

Search for some old pictures that bring back good memories.

Google Exercise is Medicine Rx for Health.

Search in the article “Being Active During the Coronavirus Pandemic” and list a way to do muscle strengthening exercise around your house. Now do it!

See page 5

Solve the “What am I” Puzzle on page 10.

Shrink your portions. The bigger your plate or bowl is the more you will eat without realizing it. Try using a smaller plate and eating smaller portions this month.

Seek & Find Challenge: Locate the items listed on page 8 and record on page 15 the page you found them on.

January 2021

Complete two challenges from each category and place your answers on page 15. Take a photo of the answer sheet or type your answers and send them to dfogle@johnsoncitytn.org by Monday January 25th. A drawing will be held for all correct entries. Three prizes will be awarded. There is an additional prize offered in the Spirit section.

Have fun and Gear Up for 2021!

What or who were your pictures of?

Special Events.pdf - updated 01-01-2021

Search for the positive.

Write down something you are grateful for every day for a week

Shredded T-Shirt Craft on page 9.

JOHNSON CITY SENIOR SERVICES

510 Bert Street Johnson City, TN 37601 (423) 434-6237

Watch the YouTube video of Ireland-The Road Not Taken. The link to the video is on page 9. Follow the Special Events.pdfand - updated directions you01-01-2021 are entered for an additional prize*

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(423) 434-6237

Body Staying Active during the Coronavirus Pandemic – Article in Exercise is Medicine® Highlights from this article: Recommends individuals, especially those at higher risk of COVID complications should exercise at home or outdoors while remaining socially distanced.

• Regular physical activity is important for staying healthy, no matter your age.

• Moderate-intensity activity is associated with better immune function.

• Regular physical activity can help reduce your feelings of stress and anxiety.

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends 150-300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity and 2 sessions per week of muscle strength training.

Go to the Exercise is Medicine® website, click on the healthcare providers tab, then click on the Rx for Health series of patient handouts , read the Staying Active During the Coronavirus Pandemic information sheet to answer the following questions: •

If you are viewing this electronically, click on the following link:

https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/assets/page_documents/EIM_Rx%20for%20 Health_%20Staying%20Active%20During%20Coronavirus%20Pandemic.pdf Name one indoor activity found in this information sheet. _________________ 1. What are simple ways to do muscle strengthening exercise around your house.

Name 2 listed. __________________________, _________________________ 2. Should you exercise when you have been quarantined but not infected? _______ 3. Will exercise help prevent me from getting the virus? ______________ 4. How long should you avoid vigorous intensity exercise after a positive COVID test? ______________

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Healthy Living

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DID YOU KNOW?

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Worries and anxiety about COVID-19 and its impact can be overwhelming. Social distancing makes it even more challenging. Learn ways to cope during this pandemic.

scribed medications for you.

• Limit screen time. Turn off electronic devices for some time each day, including 30 minutes before bedtime.

Make a conscious effort to spend less time in front of a screen — television, tablet, computer and phone.

• Relax and recharge. Set aside time for yourself. Even a few minutes of quiet time can be refreshing and help to quiet your mind and reduce anxiety. Many people benefit from practices such as deep breathing, tai chi, yoga or meditation. Soak in a bubble bath, listen to music, or read or listen to a book — whatever helps you relax. Select a technique that works for you and practice it regularly.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Take care of your mind

The COVID-19 pandemic has likely brought many changes to how you live your life, and with it uncertainty, altered daily routines, financial pressures and social isolation. You may worry about getting sick, how long the pandemic will last, whether you’ll lose your job, and what the future will bring. Information overload, rumors and misinformation can make your life feel out of control and make it unclear what to do.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may experience stress, anxiety, fear, sadness and loneliness. And mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, can worsen.

Surveys show a major increase in the number of U.S. adults who report symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression during the pandemic, compared with surveys before the pandemic. Some people have increased their use of alcohol or drugs, thinking that can help them cope with their fears about the pandemic. In reality, using these substances can worsen anxiety and depression.

People with substance use disorders, notably those addicted to tobacco or opioids, are likely to have worse outcomes if they get COVID-19. That’s because these addictions can harm lung function and weaken the immune system, causing chronic conditions such as heart disease and lung disease, which increase the risk of serious complications from COVID-19.

For all of these reasons, it’s important to learn self-care strategies and get the care you need to help you cope.

Self-care strategies are good for your mental and physical health and can help you take charge of your life.

Take care of your body and your mind and connect with others to benefit your mental health.

Reduce stress triggers: • Keep your regular routine. Maintaining a regular schedule is important to your mental health. In addition to sticking to a regular bedtime routine, keep consistent times for meals, bathing and getting dressed, work or study schedules, and exercise. Also set aside time for activities you enjoy. This predictability can make you feel more in control.

• Limit exposure to news media. Constant news about COVID-19 from all types of media can heighten fears about the disease. Limit social media that may expose you to rumors and false information. Also limit reading, hearing or watching other news, but keep up to date on national and local recommendations. Look for reliable sources, such as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

• Stay busy. A distraction can get you away from the cycle of negative thoughts that feed anxiety and depression. Enjoy hobbies that you can do at home, identify a new project or clean out that closet you promised you’d get to. Doing something positive to manage anxiety is a healthy coping strategy.

• Focus on positive thoughts. Choose to focus on the positive things in your life, instead of dwelling on how bad you feel. Consider starting each day by listing things you are thankful for. Maintain a sense of hope, work to accept changes as they occur and try to keep problems in perspective.

• Use your moral compass or spiritual life for support. If you draw strength from a belief system, it can bring you comfort during difficult times.

• Set priorities. Don’t become overwhelmed by creating a life-changing list of things to achieve while you’re home. Set reasonable goals each day and outline steps you can take to reach those goals. Give yourself credit for every step in the right direction, no matter how small. And recognize that some days will be better than others.

COVID-19 and your mental health

Take care of your body Be mindful about your physical health: • Get enough sleep. Go to bed and get up at the same times each day. Stick close to your typical schedule, even if you’re staying at home.

• Participate in regular physical activity. Regular physical activity and exercise can help reduce anxiety and improve mood. Find an activity that includes movement, such as dance or exercise apps. Get outside in an area that makes it easy to maintain distance from people, such as a nature trail or your own backyard.

• Eat healthy. Choose a well-balanced diet. Avoid loading up on junk food and refined sugar. Limit caffeine as it can aggravate stress and anxiety.

• Avoid tobacco, alcohol and drugs. If you smoke tobacco or if you vape, you’re already at higher risk of lung disease. Because COVID-19 affects the lungs, your risk increases even more. Using alcohol to try to cope can make matters worse and reduce your coping skills.

Avoid taking drugs to cope, unless your doctor pre-

Connect with others Build support and strengthen relationships: • Make connections. If you need to stay at home and distance yourself from others, avoid social isolation. Find time each day to make virtual connections by email, texts, phone, or FaceTime or similar apps. If you’re working remotely from home, ask your co-workers how they’re doing and share coping tips. Enjoy virtual socializing and talking to those in your home.

• Do something for others. Find purpose in helping the people around you. For example, email, text or call to check on your friends, family members and neighbors — especially those who are elderly. If you know someone

Page 7 who can’t get out, ask if there’s something needed, such as groceries or a prescription picked up, for instance. But be sure to follow CDC, WHO and your government recommendations on social distancing and group meetings.

• Support a family member or friend. If a family member or friend needs to be isolated for safety reasons or gets sick and needs to be quarantined at home or in the hospital, come up with ways to stay in contact. This could be through electronic devices or the telephone or by sending a note to brighten the day, for example.

Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. Everyone reacts differently to difficult situations, and it’s normal to feel stress and worry during a crisis. But multiple challenges daily, such as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, can push you beyond your ability to cope.

Many people may have mental health concerns, such as symptoms of anxiety and depression during this time.

And feelings may change over time.

Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling helpless, sad, angry, irritable, hopeless, anxious or afraid.

You may have trouble concentrating on typical tasks, changes in appetite, body aches and pains, or difficulty sleeping or you may struggle to face routine chores.

When these signs and symptoms last for several days in a row, make you miserable and cause problems in your daily life so that you find it hard to carry out normal responsibilities, it’s time to ask for help.

Get help when you need it Hoping mental health problems such as anxiety or depression will go away on their own can lead to worsening symptoms. If you have concerns or if you experience worsening of mental health symptoms, ask for help when you need it, and be upfront about how you’re doing. To get help you may want to: • Call or use social media to contact a close friend or loved one — even though it may be hard to talk about your feelings.

• Contact a minister, spiritual leader or someone in your faith community.

• Contact your employee assistance program, if your employer has one, and get counseling or ask for a referral to a mental health professional.

• Call your primary care provider or mental health professional to ask about appointment options to talk about your anxiety or depression and get advice and guidance. Some may provide the option of phone, video or online appointments.

• Contact organizations such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for help and guidance.

If you’re feeling suicidal or thinking of hurting yourself, seek help. Contact your primary care provider or a mental health professional. Or call a suicide hotline. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or use its webchat at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat.

Continue your self-care strategies You can expect your current strong feelings to fade when the pandemic is over, but stress won’t disappear from your life when the health crisis of COVID-19 ends.

Continue these self-care practices to take care of your mental health and increase your ability to cope with life’s ongoing challenges.

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ENDING THE YEAR STRONGER TOGETHER

at Everlan of Johnson City We recognize how unusual this year has been for all of us, which is why we have something special just for you!

Call us to learn more about our end of the year incentive to give back to our community, because you deserve it. But that’s not all! Tour our beautiful community and take home some gourmet, fresh-baked goodies prepared specially for you by our in-house Chef.

Call (423) 226-5856 to schedule a tour and discover our Resort-Style Independent Living community for active seniors 55 and older! of johnson cit y 2623 Peoples St. | Johnson City, TN 37604 | www.everlanliving.com

January 2021

January 2021 Shredded T-Shirt Scarf Transform T-shirts into a fashionable no-sew scarf

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You will need: • 3 old T-shirts (colors of choice) • Ruler • Scissors 5.Stretch the 1/2”-wide strips to make them even longer and thinner. Cut them into 6”long pieces.

6. Stretch all the 1”-wide strips to make them longer and thinner.

Directions: 1. Fold a T-shirt in half lengthwise and cut off the bottom hem.

7. Loosely wrap one of the long strips around your 4 fingers 6 or 7 times as shown. Set the bundle aside and wrap the rest of the long fabric strips the same way.

2. Keeping the shirt folded, cut off 7 strips that are 1”-wide as shown.

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining 2 T-shirts.

4. Cut two 1/2”-wide strips from one of the shirts as shown above. The thin strips will be ties to hold your scarf together.

WE ARE PREPARED

8. Arrange the bundles in a pattern of alternating colors. Tie each bundle to another bundle with one of the 6” fabric strips as shown in the middle photo above, until the all the bundles are tied together.

9. Wrap your new scarf around your neck to stay warm while you look cool!

at Dominion of Johnson City!

Dominion is devoted to continuing to focus on the overall health and safety of our residents and staff by following strict CDC-guidelines and sanitary precautions.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS! CALL (423) 207-2243 TO SCHEDULE A SAFE TOUR WITH OUR CDC-TRAINED STAFF.

2412 Knob Creek Rd. | Johnson City, TN 37604 www.dominionjohnsoncity.com

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Mind Mind What Am I? Guess the mystery Item.

Here are some clues: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

I fought in World War II. The headquarters for my brand is based in Toledo, Ohio.

I also saw service in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

My first public appearance involved me climbing the stairs of the U.S. Capitol.

The aforementioned stunt was used to show case my abilities to the public.

My brand sold nearly 1.5 million units in 2019.

My creation was the result of the need for a hardy four-wheel-drive reconnaissance vehicle in the military.

The U.S. military contacted 145 companies to fulfill this need. Only two were willing to offer assistance.

I am an automobile brand.

I am a great off-road vehicle.

I am very modifiable. MY doors and roof can be taken off.

Originally, my name was army slang used to describe newly enlisted My name is so well-known that it is used in many places to describe any off-road capable SUV. My design has been licensed to manufacturers in countries around the world, including India, Spain, China, and Japan.

My design inspired the Humvee, another four-wheel-drive military vehicle.

I accounted for 18% of all wheeled military vehicles from the U.S. during WWII. Of all units that had been manufactured, 30% went to Britain and Russia during the war.

American Motor Company used to own me.

The French automobile Renault heavily invested in me in 1985.

Today, I am owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

The original name for me used to be the “Willys MB.” The Willys MB is considered an International Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.

I am considered the forefather of modern SUV’s.

One of the most well-known features of my SUVs are a pair of circular headlights with seven grille slits in between them.

Some of my most well-known models include the Cherokee and Wrangler.

Seek & Find Challenge

These items are hidden throughout the newsletter.

Can you find them all?

Healthy Living.pdf – updated 01-01-2021 A. Snowman B. Snowflake C. Earmuffs D. Mug of Hot Cocoa E. Cookies F. Sled G. Boots H. Mittens I. Fireplace J. Ice Skates

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Spirit Travel Corner The JCSC Seniors on the Go Travel Team members wish you a happy and healthy new year. We all look forward to 2021 and the possibility that we can once again travel with our friends.

One of the countries that people often mention they would like to visit is Ireland. We found this beautiful video of Ireland entitled “Ireland-The Road Not Taken”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENuhNRe7b1s A Question to stretch your mind: Who wrote the poem “The Road Not Taken?”

The last paragraph of this classic reads: I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and II took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

We would love to hear your story of a time and place when you took the road less traveled, and what adventures you found. Please share with us by email at: MPCCSeniorCenter@johnsoncitytn.org.

The adventurous traveler that submits the best story will receive a wonderful cookbook “Real Irish Food – 150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country.”

Please submit your story by January 31 – winner will be announced on February 1. We hope that you are blessed with happy memories as you think about past adventures and look forward to new roads not yet traveled!

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Freedom Hall Lap Swim (Teens, Adults and Seniors) M-F 7-8:30a or 11:30a-2p Cost: $2 per session Must Reserve a spot by calling 423-461-4872 One person per lane for a 45 minute time slot.

No locker rooms or showers will be available so you need to come with swim suit on.

Can use the restroom but only one person at a time and a staff member will clean after each use.

Virtual Creative Card Making Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Running low on greeting cards? Participate in our 1st ever virtual card making event. Drive through and pick up your packet of six card kits. This month we will be making an assortment of birthday and thinking of you cards! All supplies will be in the kit with the exception of a basic adhesive. You could use a tape runner or a glue stick.

Pictures will be provided of each card for assembly purposes. The cutting, embossing and stamping have been done for you. Don’t delay, kits are limited in number.

Please call 423-434-6237 or 423-434-6226 to reserve your set! Drive through time will be set at time of reservation and money will be collected at time of pick up.

Assembly questions can be answered by simply calling Chyrl @ 423-434-6226 Monday – Friday between 9:00 and 11:00 or between 1:00 and 3:00.

Snacking 101 Video Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: Free Christmas is over, but we still have an urge to snack. Join Chyrl as she prepares some quick and easy snacks to munch on or share with your friends and neighbors. The video can be accessed on the Johnson City Seniors’ Centers Facebook page mid-January.

January 2021

Are ‘to-do’ lists good for your health?

5 ways to make them work

Using a to-do lists to your advantage “When many of us are working from home, it’s important to break up our days so we can stay fresh, mentally and physically,” says Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. “To-do lists can help because they allow you to structure small, productive activities in between big projects.

“For example, after you get off a long Zoom call or finish a report, take a 15-minute walk, fold laundry or do some meal prep for dinner. Incorporating small tasks into your day increases serotonin, gets your blood pumping and helps you feel more satisfied at the end of the day.”

5 ways to make to-do lists work for you 1. Be small and specific.

If you have family, pets and work to do, “Repaint the house” is an intimidating task; “Tape off the den,” on the other hand, is far more doable. Break down big projects into bite-sized tasks, and space them out over a week or a month. The more manageable each piece is, the more likely it is to get done.

2. Do the hardest things first.

Is there one task on your to-do list that you’re dreading? Do it first. Studies show that the first part of the day is when our self-control is strongest. If you leave the tough tasks for later, you’re likely to end up avoiding it.

3. Think in 15 minutes intervals.

How much can you get done in 15 minutes? Probably more than you think.

While most people default to 30 minutes for a meeting or call, that’s probably longer than you need. Many successful business people are known for conducting meetings in as little as 5 minutes. Make an agenda — a bulleted list will do — keep your goals simple, and share it in advance. Starting with everyone on the same page is more likely to result in success.

4. Schedule specific times for calls, meetings, emails & social media.

While it’s not possible for every job, try to establish blocks of time for meetings and calls. Ask your colleagues to schedule calls only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, for example, so the rest of your day is freed up for projects that take more time and brain power.

The same goes for emails and social posts. Start with 3 times a day — try first thing in the morning, after lunch, and one hour before close of business. Tell your coworkers your plan, and try it for a week. You may find you can handle your responsibilities faster when you’re not constantly focused on your inbox or social media feed.

5. Mix in chores, hobbies and activities.

One of the best things about working from home is that you can add variety to your day in wonderful ways. Walk the dog in between — or even during — a conference call, kick the soccer ball around with your kids before your next meeting, or mow the lawn before you jump back into that complex spreadsheet.

Incorporating activity into your routine will leave you refreshed, mentally and physically, and it will help you feel accomplished in both your work and home life at the end of the day.

“In my own experience, a to-do list is an ever-changing document that can have things added or taken off as needed, and there’s a Hank Green quote I always think about when it comes to getting things done,” says Bertrand. “It says: ‘You will always struggle with not feeling productive until you accept that your own joy can be something you produce. It is not the only thing you will make, nor should it be, but it is something valuable and beautiful.’”

January 2021

Weather Alert

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Inclement Weather Policy: When Johnson City Schools are closed due to inclement weather, Memorial Park Community Center will be open at 10:00am with access to the following areas of the facility: fitness room, gymasium, billiards and pool (lap swim/open swim/therapy only). Scheduled events and instructor led programs will be cancelled. The center will close at 5:00pm.

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When Johnson City Schools are on a delayed schedule due to inclement weather, Memorial Park Community Center will open at 10:00am and all events and programs will begin at 10:00am.

Center will close at normal hours, unless inclement weather occurs later in the day that forces closure.

When Johnson CIty Schools let out early due to inclement weather all programs and events scheduled for the remainder of the day will be cancelled and the center will close at 5:00pm.

If inclement weather occurs on a weekend when schools are not in session, the Parks and Recreation Department director will determine when parks and centers would open. The director will make the decision by 6 a.m. For recorded announcements about schedule changes call: (423) 434-5750.

January Holidays We celebrate New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January.

Are you familiar with the history of these two holidays?

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year on the Gregorian calendar.

New Year’s Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel, making it the most widely observed holiday in the world.

Countries that still use the Julian calendar observe New Year’s Day on January 14. The start of the year was fixed at January 1st in 153 BC, by two Roman consuls. The month was named Janus after the name of the Roman god of doors and gates. Janus had two faces, one facing forward and one looking back. Many people make resolutions at the start of a new year. This tradition began about 4,000 years ago with the ancient Babylonians. You may be asking, what is the difference between the Gregorian calendar and the Julian calendar? The Gregorian calendar is the calendar used in most of the world. It was introduced in October 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII as a minor modification of the Julian calendar, reducing the average year from 365.25 days to 365.2425 days. The rule for determining leap years, which keeps the calendar year at the same average number of days, according to the United States Naval Observatory, is: Every year that is exactly divisible by four is a leap year, except for years that are exactly divisible by 100, but these centurial

Volunteer Hours Please call Chyrl McLaughlin at 423-434-6226 or email at cmclaughlin@johnsoncitytn.org if you have volunteered in any capacity over the past six months. Your volunteer hours can still be entered into our tracking system.

years are leap years if they are exactly divisible by 400. For example, the years 1700, 1800, and 1900 are not leap years, but the years 1600 and 2000 are. The Julian calendar was proposed by Julius Caesar in 46 BC as a reform of the Roman calendar. It was the most prominent calendar in the Roman world and most of Europe for more than 1600 years until the Gregorian calendar was adopted. The Julian calendar is still used in parts of the Eastern Orthodox Church, in parts of Oriental Orthodoxy, and by the Berbers.

Martin Luther King Jr Day is celebrated the third Monday in January.

King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. (A side note: have you ever seen the beautiful history display at the Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport – next time you’re on a Volunteers.pdf long layover, skip the - updated 01-01-2021 train and take a walk through the tunnel between Terminals B & C for a stunning multimedia Walk Through Atlanta History). But back to MLK Jr Day – King is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience. He was one of the organizers of the 1963 March on Washington, where he delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. In 1964, at the age of 35, King won the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolent resistance. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 in Memphis. The site of the assassination, the Lorraine Motel, is now the home of the National Civil Rights Museum. Martin Luther King Jr. Day became a holiday in some U. S. cities and states from 1971; in 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed legislation making the third Monday in January a federal holiday.

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Silver Angels of Tennessee - Carter, LLC. (423) 543-1250 • www.silverangels.com

Did you know we have a Home Delivered Meals Program?

• Planned by a culinary team & Registered Dietitians • Reduced fat & sodium content.

• Wide variety of meals to choose from, including diabetic and gluten-free meals.

• Flash-frozen, USDA inspected & meet 1/3 of the daily recommended nutritional requirements.

What About Funeral Services During These Times?

Yes, funeral service attendance is now limited. No, that does not mean you cannot hold a service.

Morris-Baker is an expert at webcasting funerals.

We’ve offered this capability for years for family overseas and relatives/friends who could not attend, etc.

Fortunately, we can use this same technology to allow anyone in the world to view a funeral service from afar during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Senior Lifestyles

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SPIRIT Challenges

BODY Challenges

Answers

Pantry item with over 800mg sodium

The item I found______________________

Staying Active During the Pandemic article

1.________________ 2.________________, _______________ 3.________________ 4.________________ 5.________________

Shrink your portions

Yes I did it! ______

MIND Challenges

Answers

Covid 19 and Your Mental Health article

One way to reduce stress triggers: _________________________________

What am I?

The mystery item is___________________

Shredded T-shirt craft

Yes I made it!_________

Seek & Find

List what page you found the item on: A.______ E.______ I.______ B.______ F.______ J.______ C.______ G.______ D.______ H.______

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Answers

Picture memories

List who or what were they of: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Positive Ideas

I am grateful for: Sunday _______________________ Monday _______________________ Tuesday _______________________ Wednesday _______________________ Thursday _______________________ Friday _______________________ Saturday _______________________

Travel Poem

The poets name is __________________

It all works together….Body……Mind…..Spirit Gear Up for 2021!

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