June senior lifestyles

Senior Lifestyles Volume XLII No. 30

June 2016

Join Us For Fun! at the Johnson City Senior Center

Hatfield & McCoy Outing Page 5

Senior Day at Cardinal Park Meet the Staff of the Johnson City Senior Center Page 3

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Tai Chi & Qigong Demonstration Page 15

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News

June 2016

JCSC Foundation News Welcome to our newest member, Ken Cohen! Ken is an active volunteer with Senior Chorale and Musical Voices, and is excited to be a part of the Foundation Board. If you would like to be a part of this busy and active Board to help raise additional financial support for the Senior Center, applications are available online on the Johnson City website.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Deerslayer OCR a huge success. This was truly a community effort. There were 271 individuals registered for this first year race. It was a great morning and the race had almost as many spectators as racers. 70 competitive racers received the majority of media attention, but it was the 200 For Fun racers that stole the show with their enthusiasm and laughter. The average age of the racers was 38 and ranged from 18 to 68 years old with 45% of the group being female racers. This type of race requires a great deal of race day support and there were around 70 volunteers working the day of the race.

The Deerslayer was such a success for a first year race that we are already in the process of planning for next year’s race, which will be April 1, 2017 (no foolin’)!

If you would like to participate in the planning, please see one of the Foundation Board members and join the committee.

Call Jessica Holsclaw for a tour today!

423-772-0161 • Fax: 423-772-3481

146 Buck Creek Road • Roan Mountain, Tennessee 37687 There is an awesome video from Emmett Grant on YouTube in case you missed the race: https://youtu.be/Ju8WY3LC9dw. You can also get more information about Deerslayer at www.jcdeerslayer.com and see the official race results for the competitive runners.

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

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Hip Hikers Mystery Parkway Thursday, June 2, 8a Cost: Free Challenging level (Carpool) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: June 2

Hip Hikers to Carver’s Gap Thursday, June 9, 8a Cost: $4 Challenging level Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: June 9

Laurel Gap Thursday, June 30, 8a Cost: Free Challenging level (Carpool) Meet at Center Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: June 30

Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Ticks • • • • • • • • •

When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient. Follow the directions on the package.

Wear light-colored socks and pants to help spot ticks.

Tuck pant legs into socks to reduce the risk of ticks getting under your clothing. Spray socks and pant cuffs with a repellent for added protection.

A daily ritual of examining yourself, your kids, and your family pet for ticks should be followed.

Stay away from heavily wooded areas and high grassy areas.

Keep your lawn well maintained.

Brush leaves away from your home.

Trim low-lying bushes to let in as much sunlight as possible. This will help keep your yard from becoming a shelter for small mammals that may act as a host for ticks.

If you find a tick, use a pair of tweezers to grasp the tick’s head as close to the skin as possible (without crushing it) and pull it directly out. Do not remove ticks with petroleum jelly or hot objects, such as matches or cigarettes. These methods can increase the chance of a host tick injecting you with dangerous bacteria.

Meet the Staff Fontaine Charles

Transportation Aide & More!

Fontaine Charles’ official title with the Johnson City Senior Center is Transportation Aide; however, he does so much more. He is the “go to” man for whoever needs assistance with whatever. He brings a wealth of knowledge and common sense to assist in enriching the lives of so many around the center. He is committed to the Senior Center and enjoys driving the bus for the seniors and being part of the team. He has been married to his wife Gail for 43 years and is the father of two daughters and five grandchildren. He is a “hometown boy” of Johnson City, having lived here all his life and even on the same street for the past 63 years. After retiring from Eastman, he knew he had so much more to accomplish in life and enjoyed helping others, so he joined up with the team at the center and is such a blessing to the seniors of the community. He faithfully serves at his church by directing the men’s choir and is also the drummer. Being very talented, he has many hobbies, some of which are restoring old cars, working on computers and just being “Papa” to his grandchildren.

Hip Hikers gathering to hit the trail near Damascus Virginia.

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City An Elizabethton native, Jeannette Boswell, married her high school sweetheart, Clint Boswell, two weeks after graduation.

Throughout their 67 years of marriage, Jeannette gave birth to four wonderful boys.

In November of 2015 during the transition of moving into a new home, Jeannette unexpectedly lost her husband. Worried about Jeannette living alone for the first time in 67 years her son, Jack, recommend she try Dominion Senior Living. Unsure about the move, Jeannette was surprised at the comfort and care she received upon arriving. Six months later, Jeannette’s smile still beams throughout the hallways. She enjoys participating in our Art From the Heart oil painting classes, meeting new people, and cooking class. “Moving to Dominion was an easy transition because of the caring staff. I now see all the residents as family. I could not be more thankful to live in such a great community”.

Honoring God Through Service to Seniors • Assisted Living & Memory Care • All-Inclusive Monthly Rates • Caring compassionate 24/7 nurses and caregivers • Complete array of in-house services and amenities

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Learning / Pool Schedule

Lifelong Learning Legal Aid-(Setting up a Trust) Instructor: John Jolly Thursday, June 2 10-11a Cost: Free A Free Clinic to assist seniors and other individuals who need assistance or want to learn more about Setting up a Trust. Please pre-register.

Beginning Sign Language Instructor: Carol Harmon Mondays, June 6, 13, 20 6-7:30p Cost: $5 a class Signing is a useful skill that can open up for you a new world of relationships and understanding.

Learning sign can enable you to communicate using your hands and facial expressions with people ranging in age from babies to adults. Plus, it is great brain stimulation! The class runs 6 weeks through May and June. Please preregister Container Gardening Instructor: John Hamrick Tuesday, June 14, 10-11a Cost: Free Mr. John Hamrick from the University of Tennessee Extension in Washington Co. will talk about all things container gardening. Come learn the possibilities and ease of planting in a container. Please preregister Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use Cost: Free Monday, June 20, 11:00a The Johnson City Fire Dept. will talk about fire safety in your home.

Also, information on extinguishers, alarms and operating them. Please pre-register.

Power of Attorney for Healthcare (Individual Consultation) Do you have questions about Power of Attorney when it comes to healthcare but don’t have funds for legal services? Or do you know someone who has a need w/o funds?

Make an appointment to meet one on one with Wesley Wilson. He is a licensed attorney since 1962 and actively engaged in Wills and Small Estates. Call 434-6229 to set up an appointment.

Savvy Social Security for Couples Instructor: Michael Bird, CFA, MBA Thursday, June 9 10a Monday, June 13 1p

Cost: Free, Sponsored by ETSU Office of Professional Development.

The Social Security decisions spouses make when they are in their 60s will determine the amount of total income they will receive over their lifetime – including the lifetime of the spouse who lives the longest. This workshop will cover some little-known rules that can help married couples get more out of the Social Security system.

This workshop is primarily for married couples as it discusses Social Security benefits available to spouses. Please Pre-register Johnson City German Club Thursdays, 9:30a-12p • Cost: Free People of all ages and skill-levels are welcome. Attendance is not required. Our goal is to promote the lifelong learning of the 3 C’s (Conversation, Composition, Culture) associated with the German language. Everyone receives free meeting minutes & special reports in German with English translations and fullcolor pictures. These documents are available via E-mail, a BLOG, and a limited number of complimentary paper copies brought to each meeting. Check us out on Mr. Pollock’s BLOG at http:// herrpollock.livejournal.com and see for yourself.

Storytelling Thursday, June 9, 10:30-11:30a Cost: Free Do you like to listen to stories then you don’t want to miss this session.

Several storytellers from the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild will be here to tell you some stories using different styles. We will also be probing for the interest in future storytelling events. Please preregister.

Brain Games Thursdays at 4:00p • Cost: Free Calling All Trivia Buffs We will be starting our hunt for the sharpest senior minds to compete and represent our center at the Brain Games in August. This will be our 3rd year participating.

Starting in June we will have trivia competitions to find our best team.

July will be spent in training our team for competition. Our goal will be to make it to state competition.

This event is open to anyone 50+.

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

Senior Lap Swim M-F 1:30-3:30p Cost: $2 per session or $30 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) Our senior lap times are offered to individuals 55 years of age and older Water Aerobics Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry M-W-F 9-10a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Enjoy a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided.

A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Power Walking Adults and Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry M-W-F 10-11a Cost: $2 per session or $20 per month This shallow water locomotion class is perfect for those who need a workout but require a low impact program. A doctor’s clearance is advised before participating in the class. All equipment is provided.

Evening Aerobics Adults and Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry T &Th 6-7p Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Enjoy a shallow water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided.

A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Aqua Mix Aerobics Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: Kim McLeod

T &Th 9-10a; Sat 9:15-10:15a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month Looking for a challenging workout? This class is a mix of shallow end and deep end aerobics. While in the deep end floatation belts are used to keep you afloat while doing exercises. The focus is on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance and core work. No swimming skills are needed. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class.

Cardio Waves Teens, Adults and Seniors Instructor: Kim McLeod • M-W-F 6-7p Cost: $3 per session or $25 per month This is a high intensity water aerobics program geared towards individuals who are looking to push their limits! All equipment is provided.

Therapy Pool Schedule: Adult Only Open Therapy Adults & Seniors M-W-F 7-10a; T & Th 7-11a; M-W-F 6-8:45p; Sat 9-11a Cost: $2 per visit or $25 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) An adult only time for therapy that you can engage in activities of your choice to fit your therapeutic needs. This pool is for low impact swimming. You will not be allowed to jump, splash or make big waves.

Silver Sneakers® Splash Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry T & Th 11:45a-12:45p Cost: $3 per class (Free to Silver Sneaker® participants) A fun low impact program geared toward senior citizens looking to improve the quality of their social life and physical well-being.

Arthritis Class Adults & Seniors Instructor: Heidi Perry • T & Th 11-11:40a Cost: $3 per class This class will help you get your gears moving, not grinding in the morning with an expertly tailored workout. Arthritis class is instructed by an American Arthritis Foundation certified instructor.

All equipment is provided. A doctor’s note is required but you are welcome to try a class without the note and bring one to the next session.

Outings

June 2016

Outings Wohlfahrt Theatre-Country Roads Wednesday, June 22 leave MPCC at 9:30a, Return approx. 6p Cost:$38 (gratuity not included in price) Charter bus. All Country Roads lead to Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre for this tribute to Country Music and it’s stars of the past and present. This original revue features our talented cast of singers as well as our incredible live band and will remind you why “you were country, when country wasn’t cool”. Grab your hat, polish your boots and head to Wohlfahrt Haus for some Southern hospitality & charm. Source:Wohlfahrt Registration begins April 5th at 10am. No refunds, limited seats.

American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge Tuesday, June 7 leave MPCC at 8:00a, Return approx. 5p • Cost: $10 Have you read the book “Girls of Atomic City” or curious about the history that Oak Ridge played in the Manhattan Project and atomic power? Then join us for a trip to this fascinating and very entertaining museum.

The museum opened in 1949 in an old wartime cafeteria.

It was originally named the American Museum of Atomic Energy. Its guided tours took visitors through the peaceful uses of atomic energy. The present facility, opened in 1975, continues to provide the general public with energy information. Source: AMSE. Lunch on your own afterwards. Please Pre-Register and Pay by June 2.

Covered Bridge Festival Friday, June 10 leave MPCC at 11a, Return approx. 4p • Cost: $2 The 50th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration is

bringing East Tennessee to life with 4 days of music and festivities in downtown Elizabethton. Entering the hometown of the “Queen of the Doe” will encourage festival goers to come enjoy this year’s celebration which will include live music, homemade crafts and décor in the Covered Bridge Park, and fabulous food. We invite you to come take part in the celebration! Source: Elizabethton Chamber of Commerce. Lunch on your own at the festival. Please Pre-register.

Dixie Diners Thursday, June 16 , 4:30p Chop House in Kingsport The Chop House is known of course for their chops but they have many other dinner choices in both large and smaller sizes for those who do not wish to have a large meal. Other dinner choices are of course steaks, chicken, pasta and seafood. If you wish something even lighter there are salads, soups, sandwiches and hamburgers. The Chop House is located at 1704 Eastman Road and is easy to find just off Fort Henry Drive. Their website has a menu if you wish to see more choices.

Please sign up by Monday, June 13th.

Roan Mountain State Park Wednesday, June 15 leave MPCC at 9:00a, Return approx. 2p • Cost: $2 Join us for an outing to beautiful Roan Mountain State Park to enjoy the Wildflowers and Wildlife that inhabit the area. The Rhododendron Gardens are one of the most popular features at the park and are really starting to come into full bloom this time of the year. Bring a lunch for a picnic at the park. Please pre-register.

June 27 is Senior Night at Johnson City Cardinal Park!

Free tickets (sponsored by the Johnson City Senior Center) are available at the Senior Services desk of MPCC. Tickets are limited. Some concessions will also be only $1!

Page 5 Coming in July Hatfield/McCoy Show Wednesday, July 13 Leave MPCC at 9:30 Return approx. 6p Cost: $ 41 limited seats, register and pay by June 30th.

It’s Feudin’ Feastin’ Family Fun at The Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show™! Become part of the longest running feud in history and help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style. Source: Hatfield and McCoy Dinner show. This is a Matinee show with Lunch.

Tennessee Riverboat Co. Luncheon Cruise Wednesday, July 27 Leave MPCC at 9:00a, Return approx. 4p • Cost: $36 • Pre-register by July 20 Enjoy a beautiful day outside with your friends and enjoy a great lunch while cruising the river in Knoxville!

The lunch cruise includes a wonderful buffet, 1.5 hour cruise and either a narration from the Captain or Entertainment from one of our local entertainers. The cost covers transportation, boat ride, lunch and gratuity.

Limited seating, no refunds.

Coming in August Mama Mia at the Barter Thursday August 11 – Charter bus will leave MPCC at 10:15am • Cost: $34 The following: One Stop Wine and Spirits, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Arnold, Edd Hill/HVAC, and Dr. and Mrs. Dick Beaver are generously sponsoring our Charter bus and paying for lunch at the restaurant, Rain in Abingdon prior to the matinee Mamma Mia at the Barter. Your only cost is for the matinee ticket which is $34. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 1st at 9:00am. Must come to MPCC to register and pay for your ticket and select your lunch choice. Limit 2 per individual. There are a limited number of tickets so you don’t want to wait. Your lunch choices will be: Plum Alley Cheeseburger, Fish Taco, Chicken Salad Croissant, or Fried Chicken Sandwich.

You will need to choose one when you register.

Travel Corner

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This is the last month we’ll have information about the New York City trip in October. In order to confirm the trip with Diamond, we need to have at least 30 people committed with a deposit by June 3. The New York City trip is an excellent tour of Manhattan for those who have never visited the “Big Apple.” If this is a return visit for you, it’s easy to leave the tour in Manhattan and schedule a Broadway matinee or other activity and catch up with the group later. Please sign up TODAY! The travel team has been busy exploring ideas for 2017! Some of the exciting adventures awaiting you include: • • • • • •

New Orleans! Motor coach tour in late March.

Hawaii! Late April, flying to Honolulu and boarding a Norwegian cruise ship for a tour to four islands.

Chicago! Motor coach tour in mid-May. Iceland! Late August tour.

Grand Canyon! Caravan fly/bus tour in September.

Myrtle Beach! Motor coach tour in early October.

2017 prices are not finalized, and we will release details as they are available.

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423-282-6903

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FIT to Go Travel Club

Join your traveling friends on Thursday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. for a cookout.

We’ll talk about travel, hear highlights of the Maine tour, enjoy hamburgers and sides, and play some trivia. This will be a relaxed fun evening, and you may even find some new traveling friends. Cost is $1.00; please register by May 31 to help with food planning.

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Sports Summer Bowling League Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423-213-5861 or Holiday Lanes @ 423-282-6251 for more information.

Senior Basketball Mondays at 10a Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot arounds

Senior Billiards Monday - Friday 7a to 8p • Cost: Free Senior men and women are both welcome to play on four new tables. All levels of experience are welcome. Come swim with the senior sharks at the community center. Yearly tournaments held.

Doubles Table Tennis Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30a-Noon Cost: Free Senior men’s and women’s doubles table tennis. Keep your brain and body active with table tennis. Yearly tournaments will be held.

Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8-11:30a • Cost: Free This activity is a modified form of tennis and we play doubles.

Badminton Wednesdays, 7p Cost: Free Open to all ages!

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tee times and location varies. Contact Gil & Bobbie Dietz @ 423-926-9824 for more information.

Sports Pickleball Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is usually played with 4 players, but it can be played with 2 or 3 players. Players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball similar to a wiffle ball over a net. The dimensions and layout are similar to badminton.

The net and rules are similar to tennis, with a few modifications. Game started during summer of 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, at the home of then State Representative Joel Pritchard who later was elected to the House of Representatives for the State of Washington.

He and his friends returned from a round of golf and found their families bored one Saturday afternoon. They attempted to set up a badminton court, but couldn’t find the shuttlecock. So, they improvised with a wiffle ball, lowered the net, and fabricated paddles of plywood from a nearby shed. The name pickleball came from the term “pickle boat” referring to the last boat to return with its catch. According to Joel Pritchard’s wife, Joan, the name came after she stated that it reminded her of the Pickle Boat in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats.

Pickleball is a very popular event at Memorial Park Community Center and is growing in popularity among all ages. There is a national organization for pickleball, USA Pickleball Association.

The website is www.usapa. org. Pickleball is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at MPCC from 8:0011:30am. Coming this Fall will be an opportunity to learn the game of pickleball during our Lifelong Sports Journey series.

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Healthy Living

Healthy Living Taking Control of Your Chronic Diseases- Osteoarthritis June 1-29 at 11a-12p Each Monday and Wednesday Cost: $8 for the series This series of classes has 30 minutes of education and 30 minutes of exercise. You will learn about osteoporosis and how to get healthier and stronger.

June 1 at 11a, Dr. William Clark, Professor of Clinical Nutrition at ETSU will be the Kick–off Speaker for this series of classes. Please preregister Nutrition Made Clear - 30 Minute Video Series Each Monday in June at 1p June 6 B Vitamin Basics June 13 Major Minerals June 20 A Look at Herbal Therapy June 27 Vitamin A and K-Multitaskers Cost: FREE Professor Roberta Anding, RD will present this video series. We will learn about Vitamin B, the major mineral, look at herbal therapy and Vitamin A and K. Please pre-register Keep on, Keeping on / a Cancer Survivor Event June 16, 6-8:30p Cost: FREE This special night will honor men and women who are cancer survivors and a guest. A cancer survivor is anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer and is living today. There will be a free meal, music, art, education and a celebration of life with someone sharing their personal journey as a cancer survivor. This will be a very uplifting night!

Drawing for door prizes at the end of program.

Reservations are a must and must be made by June 13.

Senior Crime Prevention Academy Friday June 17, 8:30a-1:00p We will be taking a bus to join our friends in Jonesborough for this yearly program. Topics for this academy include: Sudden ViolenceSurviving an Active Shooter, Role of Adult Protective Services in the Community, and Scams and Other Topics. Free breakfast at Jonesborough Senior Center. Door Prizes. Call 423-434-6237 to reserve

a seat on the bus. Deadline for Registration is June 13. Bus will leave Johnson City at 8:30a Know Your Blood Sugar Wednesdays, 7:30-9a • Cost: FREE Instructor: Patti Altman, RN Knowing your blood sugar can save your life. Many people are not aware that their blood sugar is running high and a simple finger stick could give you that information. You can get your blood sugar checked at the First Aid Office. Do not eat or drink after midnight to get the most accurate results. A sip of water or black coffee with your morning medications is okay. No appointment needed.

Dog Talk Thursday, June 2 11a-12p Randi Oaferney from Off Leash K- 9 Training will talk about dog training and service and therapy dogs. Being a pet owner has been shown to lower blood pressure, stress levels and increases your physical activity Come learn about how to be a better dog owner. Cost is free Call 423-4346237 for a seat.

Recipe for June Italian Chicken and Vegetables 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders 2 tsp Italian Seasoning 2 tsp seasoned salt 1 cup grape tomatoes 1 cup green beans cut in 2” pieces ½ cup sliced yellow squash ½ cup bell peppers cut in strips ½ cup sliced onions Heat oil in large non-stick skillet on medium high heat. Add chicken, cook and stir 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Stir in vegetables, Italian seasoning, and seasoned salt. Cook and stir 5 minutes until vegetables tender-crisp. Add tomatoes and stir 1-2 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened and chicken is cooked through.

Serves 6 Submitted by: Pat Gouge, who wrote: I use this recipe to lose weight and keep healthy. It makes a complete meal by using lettuce, tomato, celery, carrots to make a salad and use dressing of your choice.

Exercise for Your Bone Health Vital at every age for healthy bones, exercise is important for treating and preventing osteoporosis. Not only does exercise improve your bone health, it also increases muscle strength, coordination, and balance, and it leads to better overall health.

Why Exercise?

Like muscle, bone is living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger. Young women and men who exercise regularly generally achieve greater peak bone mass (maximum bone density and strength) than those who do not. For most people, bone mass peaks during the third decade of life. After that time, we can begin to lose bone. Women and men older than age 20 can help prevent bone loss with regular exercise. Exercising allows us to maintain muscle strength, coordination, and balance, which in turn helps to prevent falls and related fractures. This is especially important for older adults and people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis.

The Best Bone Building Exercise The best exercise for your bones is the weight-bearing kind, which forces you to work against gravity. Some examples of weight-bearing exercises include weight training, walking, hiking, jogging, climbing stairs, tennis, and dancing. Examples of exercises that are not weight-bearing include swimming and bicycling. Although these activities help build and maintain strong muscles and have excellent cardiovascular benefits, they are not the best way to exercise your bones.

Exercise Tips If you have health problems—such as heart trouble, high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity—or if you are age 40 or older, check with your doctor before you begin a regular exercise program.

According to the Surgeon General, the optimal goal is at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days, preferably daily.

Listen to your body. When starting an exercise routine, you may have some muscle soreness and discomfort at the beginning, but this should not be painful or last more than 48 hours. If it does, you may be working too hard and need to ease up. Stop exercising if

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If you have osteoporosis, ask your doctor which activities are safe for you. If you have low bone mass, experts recommend that you protect your spine by avoiding exercises or activities that flex, bend, or twist it. Furthermore, you should avoid high-impact exercise to lower the risk of breaking a bone.

You also might want to consult with an exercise specialist to learn the proper progression of activity, how to stretch and strengthen muscles safely, and how to correct poor posture habits.

An exercise specialist should have a degree in exercise physiology, physical education, physical therapy, or a similar specialty. Be sure to ask if he or she is familiar with the special needs of people with osteoporosis.

A Complete Osteoporosis Program Remember, exercise is only one part of an osteoporosis prevention or treatment program. Like a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise helps strengthen bones at any age. But proper exercise and diet may not be enough to stop bone loss caused by medical conditions, menopause, or lifestyle choices such as tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption. It is important to speak with your doctor about your bone health. Discuss whether you might be a candidate for a bone mineral density test. If you are diagnosed with low bone mass, ask what medications might help keep your bones strong.

The National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center acknowledges the assistance of the National Osteoporosis Foundation in the preparation of this publication.

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June Special Events

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11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

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8:00 American Museum of Science and Energy Outing 11:00 One on One Computers/ Amara Carberry 6:30 Grief Support Group

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10:00 Basket Weaving 11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Charcoal Drawing 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

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10:00 Container Gardening 11:00 One on One Computers/ Amara Carberry

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9:00 Roan Mountain State Park Outing 11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Charcoal Drawing 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

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11:00 One on One Computers/ Amara Carberry 6:30 Next Step Photography

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9:30 Wohlfhart Theatre Outing 11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Charcoal Drawing 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

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11:00 One on One Computers/ Amara Carberry

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11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/Betty Hall 1:00 Charcoal Drawing 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

10:00 Basket Weaving 10:00 Volunteer Meeting 11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Amateur Photography Club 1:00 Nutrition Made Clear 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 6:00 Beginning Sign Language

11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Savvy Social Security for Couples 1:00 String Quilting 1:00 Nutrition Made Clear 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 6:00 Beginning Sign Language 11:00 Taking Control Osteoporosis 11:00 Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Nutrition Made Clear 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 6:00 Beginning Sign Language 11:00 Taking Control – Osteoporosis 12:00 One on One Computers/Betty Hall 1:00 Nutrition Made Clear 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 7:00 Senior Night at Cardinal Park

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8:30 Fun Fitness Fridays 12:30 Windows 8 1:00 Movie Matinee 7:00 Friday Night Dance – Jerry Pierce

8:00 Hike at Carver’s Gap 10:00 Writers Circle 10:00 Savvy Social Security for Couples 10:30 Storytelling 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Art Basic Design 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

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8:30 Fun Fitness Fridays 10:00 Basket Weaving 11:00 Covered Bridge Festival 12:30 Windows 10 6:00 Murder Mystery – “Home Sweet Homicide”

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8:30 Fun Fitness Fridays 8:30 Senior Crime Prevention Academy 12:30 Windows Shortcuts

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8:30 Fun Fitness Fridays 11:00 Tai Chi and Qigong Demonstration 12:30 Top Windows Secrets

8:00 Hike-Mystery Parkway 10:00 As the Page Turns 10:00 Legal Aid- Setting up a Trust 11:00 Dog Talk 12:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 1:00 Art Basic Design 2:00 S.A.L.T. Council 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 5:30 FIT to Go Cookout

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12:00 One on One Computers/Betty Hall 1:00 Art Basic Design 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall 4:30 Dixie Diners 6:00 Keep on Keeping on – A Cancer Survivor Event

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10:00 Writers Circle 12:00 One on One Computers/Betty Hall 1:00 Art Basic Design 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

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8:00 Hip HikersLaurel Gap 1:00 Art Basic Design 2:00 One on One Computers/ Betty Hall

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Can I change my Medicare Advantage plan?

The Medicare Annual Election Period may be over, but you could be eligible for a special enrollment period.

Humana can help. To learn more, call one of our licensed sales agents today for information about plans available in Washington County.

You may still have the opportunity to choose or change your Medicare plan if you: � � � � �

Are approaching age 65 Have just moved into a different service area Receive Medicaid assistance Are losing your retiree health coverage Qualify for extra help with the cost of your prescription medicines

Knowing if you qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period can seem confusing. Humana’s local licensed sales agents are happy to talk with you on the phone or in the comfort and privacy of your own home. They’ll listen to what you want from your health plan and help you choose a Humana plan that’s right for you. It’s that simple!

Call today to learn more about your options:

1-888-530-2645 (TTY: 711) Call a licensed sales agent 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday Español? 1-844-681-0981

Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in a Humana plan depends on contract renewal. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 1-888-530-2645 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday. This information is available for free in other languages. Please contact a licensed Humana sales agent at 1-888-530-2645 (TTY: 711). Esta información está disponible gratuitamente en otros idiomas. Póngase en contacto con un agente de ventas certificado de Humana al 1-844-681-0981 (TTY: 711).

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Ongoing Events

June 2016

Ongoing Events MONDAY 7a to 8p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Toning 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:00 Qigong 12:00 Congregate Meal 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 3:30 Line Dance w/ Martha 5:30 Dandy Line Dance Practice 6:00 Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7a to 8p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 10:00 Open Computer Lab 11:45 Silver Sneakers Yoga 12:00 Congregate Meal 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 3:00 Conversational Spanish 5:30 Scrabble Group 5:30 NuLine Dance

by TJ 6:00 Mexican Train Dominoes

7a to 8p Billiards Room Fitness Room 7:30 Fasting Blood Sugars 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Toning 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:00 Congregate Meal 12:00 Qigong 12:30 Acrylics 1:00 Coloring Club 1:00 Pinochle 5:15 Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:00 Senior Hatha Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance 7:00 Badminton

7a to 8p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 SilverSneakers® Yoga 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 9:30 German Conversation 10:00 Senior Chorale 12:00 Congregate Meal 1:00 Rook 1:00 Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 4:00 Brain Games

7a to 8p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Party Contract Bridge 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Circuit 12:00 Congregate Meal 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mahjong 1:00 Open Craft Time SATURDAY 9:00-5:00 Billiards Room Fitness Room 9:30 Blood Pressure Checks 1:00 Line Dance by TJ, Intermediate Level

June 2016

Computers / Volunteers

Computers

Volunteers

Windows 8 Instructor: Jim Pohle Friday, June 3 12:30-2p Cost: $10 pre-register, bring own laptop Windows 8: kind of confusing, right? There’s no Start button, I will show you how to fix that. There’s no easy way to shut it down, I will show you how to fix that. There’s no Windows Media Center, I will show you how to fix that. Perhaps worst of all, there’s no instruction manual.

So how exactly are you supposed to learn your way around the new OS? You will be given a free manual if you bring a Flash Drive (as small as you like) to copy it on as a PDF file.

You can also receive it though your email account. We will be going over a lot of the basic things you need to know, and also answer your questions.

Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer!

Windows 10 Instructor: Jim Pohle Friday, June 10 12:30-2p Cost: $10 pre-register, bring own laptop Microsoft’s next OS (Operating System) will be out in the fall of 2015. There is a lot to like and the pre-release version shows a lot of promise. Did Microsoft really listen to people this time instead of tell them how they need to “comput?”

This presentation will show you what Windows 10 will look like and how it will have many familiar aspects.

Windows Shortcuts Instructor: Jim Pohle Friday, June 17 12:30-2p Cost: $10 pre-register There are many shortcuts available, but some you have to make yourself. This lesson goes into some that are obvious, and some you wish you had known from the beginning.

Top Windows Secrets Instructor: Jim Pohle Friday, June 24 12:30-2p Cost: $10 pre-register Every year Windows Secrets puts out the top programs of the year in many different categories. This lesson will go over them.

Betty Hall – One-on-one 12p Cost: $15 M-W-Thurs Computer and mobile device help. Please bring laptop or Device. Please Preregister and pre-pay.

Betty Hall – One-onone 2p Cost: $15 M-W-Thurs Computer and mobile device help. Please bring laptop or Device. Please Preregister and pre-pay.

One on One Instructor: Amara Carberry Cost: $15 Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28 11a-12:30p If you need help with your Laptop, Cell Phone, or Tablet let Amara Carberry help. She can provide instruction on a variety of devices.

She can also help if you have problems with any computer programs. Please register 2 days prior to the date you would like to schedule.

Please contact 434-6237 to schedule personal assistance/instruction on the computer.

Please contact the desk 434-6237 if you are interested in teaching classes

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

Monthly Volunteer Meeting Monday June 6, 10a Arts & Crafts Rooms • • • •

Light refreshments will be served.

See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers A fun activity for all to enjoy!

Guest Speaker: Vashti Perry with the Good Samaritan

We Love Our Volunteers!

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Dance & Special Events

June 2016

Dance & Special Events Grandparents Corner Challenge Square Dance Mondays, 2p • Cost: $6 Join Don Williamson for this challenging square dance class.

Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome Advanced Square Dance Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30p Cost: $6 Don Williamson will be instructing this square dance class. Some experience recommended for this class.

Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome.

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

NuLine Dance by TJ Tuesdays, 5:30p • Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

Line Dance with Martha (Intermediate Beginner) Mondays, 3:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $ 6 or SilverSneakers® discount Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced) Monday 5:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Group performs in the community Ballroom Dance Wednesdays, 5:15p • Cost: FREE Bring a partner or come alone.

Men needed to join group.

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

Movie Matinee Friday June 3, 1-3:15p Featuring the movie: The Grapes of Wrath, a John Ford Film. This movie tells the story of the Joads, an Oklahoma family that loses their farm in the Great Depression, become migrant workers and end up in California.

The film highlights the family`s struggles and trumps. Cost is free. Come enjoy a movie and popcorn Call 423-434-6237 for a seat Storytelling Thursday, June 9, 10:30-11:30a Cost: Free Do you like to listen to stories then you don’t want to miss this session. Several storytellers from the Jonesborough Storytelling Guild will be here to tell you some stories using different styles.

We will also be probing for the interest in future storytelling events. Please pre-register.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Friday, June 10, 6:30p Doors open at 6p • Cost: $10 Treat yourself to a night out for dinner and a play. The Murder Mystery Caravan is back for a new murder mystery, “Home Sweet Homicide”. Tickets go fast, please pre-register and pay by June 8.

Friday Night Dance Come dance the night away from 7:00-10:00p. Bring a snack to share during the break. Price is $5 if registered and paid by noon on the day of the dance or $7 at the door. (SilverSneakers® discount applies for those eligible). For special dances, the ticket price is slightly higher and will be advertised as such.

June 3 – Jerry Pierce

Looking for Something to do with your grandchildren?

Call 423-434-6237 if you are insterested in volunteering for the Triathlon!

Arts

June 2016

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Arts/Crafts/Performing Arts Amateur Photography Club Cost: Free First Monday of the month 1-3p

If you’re just starting out, or want to brush up on your skills, take field trips and photos then come and join us! Photo themes: June-Natures Shadows, Tombstones and Churches, July-Photographer’s Choice, AugustWords or Signs, Contrasts.

Next Step Photography Club Cost: Free Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30p

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

Heart Strings Cost: Free Tuesdays 10a – 12p

Heart Strings will be on break in June.

Senior Chorale Cost: Free Thursdays at 10:00a

Join this lively group who loves to sing a variety of songs including show tunes and popular songs.

This group is led by Cherry Smith and accompanied on piano by Barbara Knisely. The group is open to anyone who is looking for a low stress, less demanding group with which to perform. No audition required.

Needle and Fiber Arts Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-4p

A gathering of folks who are interested in the fiber arts. Bring your project to work on and share ideas and skills. Join this group to share and learn and enjoy the company of others while you work. Please clean up when you are finished and don’t store items at the Center.

Acrylics Class Wednesdays 12:30p Cost: $10

Join “Art” Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed

for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

Musical Voices Cost: Free Mondays 1p

Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

Writer’s Circle Cost: Free Second & Fourth Thursdays 10a

Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group.

Open Craft Time Cost: Free Fridays 1-4p

Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other crafters.

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

Coloring Club Cost: Free Each Wednesday

1-2:30p

Join in on the new trend in Adult Coloring! Bring your colored pencils, crayons, markers (or use ours) and relax and color in the company of friends and new friends. Coloring sheets will be provided or you can bring your own.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-2:30p

Ongoing class in pencil drawing welcomes new members. We work on basic drawing skills and techniques, such as line, shape, shading and perspective, in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

Mountain Dulcimer Taking a break for the summer Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $20 for four sessions

Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones! Mountain Dulcimer will be on break for the summer, but will return in September. Classes in September will be on Tuesdays from 1-2:30. Please bring an instrument that is ready to play.

Basket Weaving Class Instructor: Ginny Carr Cost: $25 for 3 class series Monday, Wednesday, Friday June 6, 8 & 10 10a-12p

Join Jenny for this exciting class and learn the ageold tradition of basket weaving. Have fun and enjoy making a beautiful basket to take home! All supplies furnished. Jenny has received much recognition for her work, including “Best of Show” and several Blue Ribbons! Please pre-register and pay by June 3.

Basic Design Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: $5 for the series Thursdays June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 1-3p

This class will offer an overview of the Elements and Principals of Design-how Artwork is arranged and composed. We will create compositions and arrangements which illustrate each of the Elements and Principals, using fun materials and interesting techniques. Knowledge and understanding of Design is the first step in understanding and appreciating and creating works of Art – in a fun way! All materials furnished.

String Quilting Instructor: Shelly Blakeley Cost: Free Monday, June 13 1-3p

Come and create a lap quilt with this fun and easy technique. This is a beginner level sewing project, using strips of fabric and machine stitching. All supplies will be furnished and you will take home a finished project. If you have a portable sewing machine, please bring it if you would like.

The Joy of Charcoal Drawing Instructor: Ed Puhr Cost: $10 for 4 classes Wednesdays June 8, 15, 22 & 29

1-3p

For beginners, intermediates, and others, the focus of the class will be drawing in charcoal. Students will explore the many wonderful ways charcoal’s fluidity creates dramatic art forms. The dynamic of shading and using the appropriate erasers will be emphasized in mastering the technique. Individual attention will be given for problem solving. Students will receive a clear and understandable teaching approach that will lead to mastery, and learn how to connect charcoal sketching to acrylic and oil painting. Tools Needed: Soft & Medium Charcoal Sticks, #2 Pencil, a 9” x 12’ newspaper pad, a small chamois, gum and kneaded erasers, a pocket knife, one piece of sandpaper & fixative. Pre-register and pay by Monday, June 6.

Games

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June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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

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

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays • 6p

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

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

June 2016

Party Contract Bridge Fridays • 9a

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

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

Pinochle Wednesdays • 1p A trick-taking card game for 4.

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

In an effort to help stop elder abuse, here is some information from the Tennessee Department of Human Services and Adult Protective Services (APS) about the different types of abuse and neglect and how to stop it in its tracks: Neglect - occurs when the basic needs of a dependent adult are not met by a caregiver. Neglect may be unintentional, resulting from the caregiver’s lack of ability to provide or arrange for the care or services the adult requires. Neglect also may be due to the intentional failure of the caregiver to meet the adult’s needs.

Self-Neglect - occurs when a dependent adult is unable to care for him/herself or to obtain needed care. The impairments result in significant danger to the adult and in some situations deterioration can occur to the point that the adult’s life may be at risk.

Abuse - (physical, sexual, and emotional) generally involves more extreme forms of harm to the adult, including the infliction of pain, injury, mental anguish, unreasonable confinement, or other cruel treatment.

Financial Exploitation - occurs when a caregiver improperly uses funds intended for the care or use of the adult. These are funds paid to the adult or to the caregiver by a governmental agency.

If you suspect elder abuse, please make a report to 1-888-APSTENN (1-888-277-8366) or online at https://reportadultabuse.dhs. tn.gov/.

June 2016

Fitness Focus

Fitness Focus Toning Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30a • Cost: $2 Instructor: Sue Pentz One hour full-body toning with light cardio.

Love Handles Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30a • Cost: Free Instructor: Sue Pentz Thirty minute class focusing on the core muscles.

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

Silver Sneakers® Circuit Fridays, 10a • Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible 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.

Tai Chi for Arthritis Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a • Cost: $3 Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Low-impact Tai Chi modified for seniors. Easy on the joints, recommended by the Arthritis Foundation and CDC for arthritis relief and fall prevention, Stretching, body alignment and slow, controlled, mindful movement. Improve your body and your mind.

Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.

Senior Hatha Yoga Wednesdays, 6p • Cost: $5 Instructor: Darlene Hatley Beginner to Intermediate. Learning the most basic Yoga moves with Flow and Hold Yoga moves.

Zumba Zeniors Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15-10:15a Cost: $3 Instructor: LeAnna Lawson LeAnna is a licensed Zumba instructor who will provide a low impact Zumba class designed for beginners of all ages and active older adults.

Come enjoy this fun way to increase your daily activity. Even if you have never done Zumba before, you will want to try out this class.

Keep It Moving A supervised exercise program for individuals who have finished Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy or been told by your physician that you need to exercise but don’t know how.

This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. This program requires a referral from a medical professional. This is an ideal program for the individual who is facing total joint replacement both before surgery and after finishing post-surgical physical therapy.

Please contact Deb Fogle at 434-6231 for more information.

Qigong Mondays and Wednesdays, Noon • Cost: $3 Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Moving meditation: Gentle movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body. Class includes warmups, stretching, breath work and learning one of the most popular Qigong forms for health and relaxation. Benefits all chronic conditions. Leave feeling energized and relaxed.

Brain Games Thursdays, 4-5p • Cost: Free Calling All Trivia Buffs It is just as important to exercise your brain as you exercise your body. Keep your brain active and challenged. June will start our hunt for the team to represent our center at the local Brain Games. Competition will start in June and July will be spent in training our team for the event in August.

Silver Sneakers® Yoga Tuesdays, 11:45 and 1p, Thursdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Judy Jackson

Fun Fitness Fridays Fridays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 8:30a • Cost: $2 You will participate in a different fitness activity each week. This class will help to make fitness fun and beneficial at the same time.

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Fitness Tidbits!

Exercise and the Older Adult

By the year 2030, the number of individuals 65 years and over will reach 70 million in the United States alone. Those 85 and older will then be the fastest-growing segment of our population. We must determine the extent and mechanisms by which exercise and physical activity can improve health, functional capacity, quality of life, and independence in this population. Current evidence clearly indicates that participation in a regular exercise program is an effective way to reduce and/or prevent a number of the functional declines associated with aging. Older adults have the ability to adapt and respond to both endurance and strength training.

Aerobic/endurance training can help to maintain and improve various aspects of heart and lung function and cardiac output, and such exercise can enhance endurance. Strength/resistance training will help offset the loss in muscle mass and strength typically associated with aging, thereby improving functional capacity. Also important, reduction in risk factors associated with disease (heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and so on) will improve health status and contribute to an increase in lifespan. Together, these training adaptations will greatly improve the functional capacity of older men and women, therefore improving their quality of life and extend independent living.

Taken from the American College of Sports Medicine current Comment section.

Tai Chi and Qigong Demonstration Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Friday, June 24, 11a-Noon Cost: Free

Have you ever wanted to try Tai Chi or Qigong?

Here’s your chance to come and learn more about this system of ancient Chinese self-healing exercises that combine proper body alignment and slow, controlled movement coordinated with breath and mental focus. You will be exposed to some of the basic moves in each art form and learn the benefits of these programs. Tonya will be starting a new series of classes for both Tai Chi and Qigong in July.

Please pre-register.

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Groups and Meetings

June 2016

If your address changes, please call us and let us know!

Johnson City Senior Center at Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street • Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 (423) 434-6237 Hours of Operation: Senior Service Reception Desk: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Memorial Park Community Center: Monday-Friday 7am-9pm Saturday 9am-5pm

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

As the Page Turns (Book Club):

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

Thursdays at 8:00am Men’s Bible Study. Breakfast by donation

Free-Books Provided First Thursday of month 10a If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people then come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to. Book Selections: June - Defending Jacob by William Landay July - Big Brother by Lionel Shriver August - Blame by Michelle Huneven

Washington County S.A.L.T. Council

Writer’s Circle

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities

First Thursday of each month 2p Speaker: None Topic: Preparation for Senior Crime Prevention Academy Seniors and Law Enforcement Together is an organization of senior adults, law enforcement and community groups working together to address concerns, safety issues and solutions within our community. Everyone welcome!

Cost: Free Second and Fourth Thursdays, 10a Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion within the group.