November senior lifestyles

Senior Lifestyles Volume LVIII No. 46

November 2017

Thankful for all

who served

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News

October 2017

JCSC Foundation News Christmas is fast approaching and the foundation members are busy in their preparation for the Foundation’s Christmas Box project. The goal for this year is to supply 250 Christmas boxes filled with food to low income seniors.

How can you help? Respond by making a donation, volunteering to wrap, pack or deliver boxes. Spread the

word to others for their help.

Helping someone else in need is one of the richest blessings we can receive. For more information, please see staff.

We also want to thank the Foundation for their donation towards our new TWall in our games room. Be on the lookout for Lauren’s programs using this new piece of equipment.

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 / Walkers and Talkers

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Hiking 101 / Hip Hikers Mystery Hike Thursday, November 2 Cost – Free- Car Pooling Intermediate Level Leave MPCC at 7:30a Going out to eat as a group and pass out the stars for those who have reached their milestones for the year!

Walkers and Talkers

Blue Ridge Parkway- Craven Gap to Ox Road

Walkers and Talkers & Hiking 101 Tuesday: November 7 at 11:30a- 12:30p Cost: Free Potluck Luncheon!

Everyone is invited to come and bring a dish for everyone to enjoy.

Meet at MPCC in the activities room

Veterans Day Celebration

Join us for a hot bowl of Chili and a Toasted Cheese Sandwich to start your weekend!

Dr. Bryan Helsel, Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon who is also a veteran will be joining us for lunch to talk about healthcare in Afghanistan. Dr. Helsel is a West Point graduate who attended Quillen College of Medicine and retired from the Army after 28 years of service. We will recognize our veterans and spouses who are in attendance.

Registration will be required. Please sign up at the front desk.

Wednesday, November 15th 11:30a FREE Lunch will be served!

Beef Chili/Toasted Cheese Sandwich Oreo Parfaits/Tea & Water Friday, November 10 11:45a-12:30p $2.00 Please register at the desk by November 8th (Congregate meal will not be served)

(Meatballs w/Brown Gravy over Buttered Noodles served with Seasoned Green Beans accompanied by a Tossed Garden Salad and Cake w/Icing. Beverages will include Iced Tea and Water)

(Congregate meal will not be served this day)

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Learning / Computers

November 2017

Lifelong Learning

Volunteers

Basic Home Maintenance 103-Electrical Friday, November 3 10:00a Instructor: Telena Moore with Guests Cost: Free As follow-up to the 102 class held in July, Telena Moore a Tennessee registered Professional Engineer, with a maintenance specialists, will provide basic laws and overview on self-performing basic electrical and plumbing repairs at home. Class will include show-n-tell to help provided visuals and some hands on examples.

Please Pre-register.

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

Studying the History of the Universe from Space: Science with the newest Space Telescope Tuesday, November 7 10:00a Cost: Free Dr. Gary Henson will be back at the center to lead a fascinating class about the history of the Universe through the most recent space telescope. You don’t want to miss out this fun and interesting class. Please Preregister.

Legal Aid-Estate Planning Clinic Thursday, November 9 3:00p Cost: Free A FREE CLINIC to assist seniors and other individuals who need assistance to prepare the following documents: Simple Last Will and Testament, Power of Attorney and Advanced Healthcare Plan/Living Will.

Get questions answered. Please register, walk in basis for assistance.

Discover the truth about long-term care Thursday, November 16 1p Cost: Free OneSouth Financial Group will be giving educational presentation about discovering truths about long-term care. The discussion will be centered around myths vs. facts of long-term care and how you can prepare for your future no matter where life takes you. Please Preregister.

Upcoming Medicare Changes Monday, November 6 12:30p Cost: Free Speaker: Loni Holloway Ms. Holloway, from the Upper Cumberland Developing District of the Area Agency on Aging and Disability will be here to discuss new Medicare cards, Open enrollment and watching out for insurance agents and fraud. Please Pre-register.

Genealogy Club Third Wednesday of every month Wednesday, November 15 1p-3p Cost: Free Join us for our first meeting of the Genealogy club at the Johnson City Senior Center. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a beginner or you have experience working on your family tree. This will be an informal meeting to talk about all things Genealogy.

The Film Club Third Thursday of every month Thursday, November 16 1-4p Cost: Free Join Rusty Sheridan, Professor at E.T.S.U. in the Media and Communication department, as he leads a monthly club that views, thinks critically, and discusses a different film each month. So if you’re a film buff or interested in learning more about film, come join us.

Everyone is welcome. 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 full-color pictures. These documents are available via E-mail, a BLOG, and a limited number of complimentary paper copies brought to each meeting. Check us out on Mr. Pollock’s BLOG at http:// herrpollock.livejournal.com and see for yourself.

Power of Attorney for Healthcare (Individual Consultation) Do you have questions about Power of Attorney when it comes to healthcare but don’t have funds for legal services? Or do you know someone who has a need w/o funds? Make an appointment to meet one on one with Wesley Wilson. He is a licensed attorney since 1962 and actively engaged in Power of Attorney. Call 434-6229 to set up an appointment.

Simple and Short Wills (Individual Consultation) In the month of August, Mr. Wesley Wilson will prepare simple and very short wills for individuals with the need but without the funds. The appointments will be in order they are received, as time allows. He is a licensed attorney since 1962 and actively engaged in Power of Attorney. Call 434-6229 to set up an appointment.

Spanish Tutoring Thursdays, 6:00p Cost: Free If you need to sharpen you Spanish or you want to start learning, come join us.

Monthly Volunteer Meeting, Monday, November 13, 10a in the Arts & Crafts Rooms • Light refreshments served • See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers • Guest Speaker - Wendy McIlquham from Holston Habitat for Humanity ReStore • Play a game or make a craft? It’s a surprise!

Computers Computer Instruction/Device Help Amara Carberry – One-on-One Cost: $15 pre-register Thursdays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 Appointments are from 12:30p-1:30p and 1:30p-2:30p Computer and Mobile Device help. Please bring laptop or Device.

Please Pre-register and pre-pay.

Open Computer Lab Beginning in November, members of the Center will be able to check out an Access card to the Computer Lab at the Senior Front Desk to gain entrance into the Lab from 8a-5p, Monday through Friday.

Times/Availability subject to Change

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Outings

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Outings Rocky Top Theater Presents: A Tribute to Red Skelton by Brian Hoffman Friday, November 3. Leave MPCC at 10a, return approx. 6p Cost: $18 Come join us for a fun day of some good clean comedy in Pigeon Forge. We will be stopping to eat lunch on your own before going to the show which starts at 2p, and last an hour and a half. After the show is over we will be coming straight back to MPCC. ETSU Men’s Football Game: Last home game of the year!!

Saturday November 4 Leave MPCC at 1p Game time 3p – Return approximately at 5p Cost: $25 (for ticket and transportation) Reserve your ticket in advance. No waiting in line. Enjoy the fun atmosphere. No parking and no long walk. Limited seating. No refunds.

Dixie Diners-Breakfast at Shoney’s Thursday, November 9 9:00a Large breakfast style buffet. Sign up by Nov the 6th for this great fall event. Shoney’s is located in the parking lot of Target and O’Charley’s.

Please Pre-register.

Pigeon Forge Shopping Trip Sponsored by Morris-Baker Tuesday, November 14. Leave MPCC at 8:00a, return approx. 8:00p Cost: Free Get your Christmas shopping finished early this year at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge. You will have plenty of time to shop and have lunch on your own at the mall. We will have dinner at the Apple Barn after shopping.

After dinner we will stop by the Russell Stover store. Seats are limited. Participants must be a member of the Community Center to sign up.

Reservations will begin on October 25 at 11a.

ETSU Mens Basketball Doubleheader 1st Game - Monday, Nov 20 Leave MPCC at 5:30p Game time 7p. Return approximately 10p Game 2 - Saturday Nov 25 Leave MPCC at 2:30p Game time 4p. Return approximately 7p Cost: $10 (Both games are a package deal and must be paid for at the same time. Cost is for both games and transportation.) Tickets will go on sale November 8.

Coming in December!

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

Cost: $1 The glorious sounds and sights of the season will be a great start to your Christmas festivities as the music department presents its annual Christmas concert. The performance will feature choirs, orchestra, and the organ in the beautifully-decorated Mary B. Martin Auditorium located inside Seeger Chapel. The evening also will include a carol sing-along and conclude with a moving candle-lighting and singing of “Silent Night.” The concert is free, but an offering with a suggested donation of $5 will be taken to benefit the Milligan music program. Limited seating! Please register by November 30.

Jonesborough Repertory Theatre 1940’s USO Christmas Show Saturday, December 9. Leave MPCC at 1:15 p; return approx. 6:30p Cost: $16 per person Step back into the 1940s with Jonesborough Repertory Theatre’s radio station, WJRT, as the theatre presents the annual 1940s USO Christmas Show!

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

Dinner reservations at the Black Olive Restaurant in Jonesborough after the show. The Black Olive Cost will be on your own!

Please register by December 1!

Speedway in Lights Tuesday, December 12. Leave MPCC at 5:30p returns between 8-9p Cost: $4 Join us to see the festive and electric Speedway

in Lights. Speedway in Lights Powered by TVA is the largest holiday light show in the South. Speedway in Lights benefits programs and organizations supporting the needs of children in the Tri-Cities region by producing one of the largest holiday light shows in the country. A route of approximately four miles and two millions lights provides entertainment for thousands and raises money for children charities. Source: Speedway in lights.

Travel Corner As we enter the busy holiday season, remember that the gift of travel is always appreciated! We have information available at the Center on several trips for next year offered by different travel providers. Motorcoach travel with your friends is always fun, especially to one of these exciting destinations: Savannah (including a day in Charleston); San Antonio during the Fiesta; a summer trip to beautiful Maine; an inspirational trip to the Amish countryside and Sight and Sound Theatre in Pennsylvania; a casino trip to Tunica and Memphis that includes Graceland; or a trip to New York City that includes the Statue of Liberty. For a different type of adventure, Collette Tours is offering trips to the Canadian Rockies and a tour to Spain and Portugal.

The monthly JCSC Seniors on the Go travel meeting will be on November 9 at 3:00 p.m.

We invite you to come and make new travel friends. At the November meeting, we will feature pictures from the Washington, DC trip.

If you have a favorite picture you would like to share, please e-mail it to donnacampbell@ johnsoncitytn.org by November 7.

Travel tip of the month: Smile and say hello!

Do people seem unfriendly? Maybe it’s your body language. Make eye contact and smile as you walk by people. If they smile back, say hello in the local language too. This is a fast way to make new friends.

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Sports / Groups

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

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

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

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

EachTuesday and Thursday, weather permitting Tee times and locations vary. Contact Gil and Bobbie Dietz at 423-926-9824 for more information.

Bowling League Holiday Lanes Please contact: Ann Deakins @ 423-2135861 or Holiday lanes at 423-282-6521 for more information. Join us for lots of fun,

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Groups and Meetings exercise, and meet new friends. Must be 55 or older.

Shuffleboard 101 (Lifelong Sports Journey) Tuesday & Thursday (November 2November 30) 10-11a Cost: FREE Let’s bring shuffle board back! Shuffle Board 101 is a great way to learn how to play the game and socialize with friends.

The class will go over the rules and the setup of the game, before actual games begin. Please Pre-register by calling 423434-6237.

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

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

Thursdays at 8:00a Men’s Bible Study.

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

As the Page Turns (Book Club): Free Books Provided 1st Thursday of month 10a If you like reading a variety of books and meeting new people, come join us. You are not required to join in the discussion or answer questions if you do not wish to. Book Selections: November: H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald December: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion Grief Support Gathering Cost: Free 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30p Sponsored by Morris Baker Funeral Home.

Washington County S.A.L.T Council Cost: Free 1st Thursday of the month, 2p Location will rotate between Johnson City Senior Center and Jonesborough Special Speaker- Jim Wheeler, Attorney will speak on elder law, advance directives, living wills and scams. There will be a question and answer session.

The Washington County S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) will meet Thursday, November 2 at 2:00 at the Jonesborough Senior Center, 307 E. Main Street.

Deborah Lowery, Director and Melissa Johnston, Manager, of the Heart & Soul Program will be guest speakers.

Heart & Soul is a free program offered through Mountain States Health Alliance for people 60 plus. The program offers information on resources and programs in the community to help members be active, healthy and have fun. Please join us.

Constituent Services Cost: Free 2nd Tuesday of each month, 9-11a Bill Darden, a representative of Congressman Phil Roe will be available to discuss concerns and issues that you may have. Some of the ways that Roe’s district offices can be of assistance: • Senior Citizens: Social Security and disability • Students: financial aid, entrance to U.S. Service Academies • Veterans: VA claims and military service problems • Small Business: SBA loan applications, technical assistance and interpretation of federal regulations • Home Buyers: FMHA, FHA, and VA home loan application problems • Local Governments: disaster assistance, regulation compliance.

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Healthy Living

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Healthy Living Stepping On Program Instructor: Heatherly Sifford, RN, Trauma Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, other speakers TBA Wednesdays, November 1- November 15, 10a-11:30a Cost: Free This program is continuing into November.

Stepping On is an Evidence- based program that offers older people information, strategies and exercises to reduce falls and increase self confidence in situations where they are at risk for falls. Classes are highly participative.

The program content will cover: falls and risk; strength and balance exercises; safe footwear and walking; vision and falls: home and community safety; medication review and management; bone health: and coping with a fall.

Please wear loose clothing. Activities will be geared to an individual’s abilities. Light snacks provided. Please pre-register for this session by calling 423-434-6237 Lobby Presentations Wednesday, November 1 and 8, 10a-12p Presenter: Jessica Stringfellow, PharmD Candidate, Class of 2019 Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Cost: Free There will be an education table set up in lobby and you can learn about Chronic Renal Disease on Nov.1. Part of overall kidney health is monitoring and controlling blood pressure. Ms. Stringfellow will be here to provide education about CKD. Nov. 8 the focus will be on organ donation. You will be surprised by how many people are waiting on an organ donation to save their lives and how you could help. Drop by both days get your blood pressure checked and get information.

Turkey Carving Cost: Free Thursday, Nov. 2, 1-2p Speakers: Milligan College Graduate Occupational Therapy Students Did you know 88% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, and cuts from carving are one of the top five most common injuries on Thanksgiving? Holiday “to do” lists include items such as cooking, home decorating, shopping, wrapping gifts, traveling, AND MORE! Some commonly reported injuries caused by these activities include cuts, burns, back strains, and falls just to name a few.

Graduate students from Milligan College Occupational Therapy Program offer tips to keep you healthy and strong during this hectic season. Work smarter, not harder; and enjoy the many blessings this season has to offer.

Call 423-434-6237 for a seat Swallowing Difficulties Cost: Free November 6, 11a-12p Speaker: Amy Sakhare, CCC/SLP from Quillen Rehabilitation Swallowing difficulty (dysphagia) is a common consequence of many medical conditions, including stroke, chronic diseases that affect the nervous system and surgeries that affect the head and neck. But swallowing difficulty can also be associated with aging. Please join us as we discuss reasons for swallowing difficulties and swallowing safety! Amy Sakhare, CCC/SLP from Quillen Rehabilitation Hospital will also be sharing some tasty recipes for softer foods!

Please pre-register by calling 434-6237 Cooking Smart with Your SNAP Dollars Cost: Free November 8,11a-12p Presented by: Kathleen Mc Laughlin, Snap Coordinator The SNAP food stamps program provides monthly funds to help pay for groceries. Learn how to take $16 in ingredients and turn them into three delicious meals (with plenty of leftovers), plus tips for getting the most from your SNAP dollars when shopping for food. Not enrolled in SNAP? Learn about special rules, deductions and application assistance that makes it much easier for 60+ Tennesseans to be approved for this program. Call 423-434-6235 for a seat.

Geriatric Depression Monday, Nov.13, 12:30-1:30p Speaker: Judith Granda, Master Education/ Counseling Psychology Cost: Free Holiday time can bring on depression and we will talk about this and much more.

Call 423-434-6237 for a seat.

Hormones and How They Impact your Life Thursday, November 16,11a-12p Speaker: Dr. Angela Shelton Cost: Free Hormones play a big part in your overall health

and can impact your life in a negative way if they are out of balance. Come learn about what hormones are, what they do and how to get back in balance.

Call 423-434-6237 for a seat All about COPD Thursday, November 16, 11a-12p Speakers: David Verble, CRT, COPD Navigator with MSHA Cost: Free Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary is a challenging lung disease. Come learn about what COPD is, how to manage your COPD, treatment options, how to stay out of the hospital, local resources for your health, and upcoming research for COPD. Call 423-434-6237 for a seat.

Eat Smart 2nd Tuesday each Month 11a-12p and 4-5p Cost: Free This is a free class on getting healthy food to the table- not necessarily cooking each time- some will be presentations.

HORMONES AND YOUR HEALTH Thursday, November 16,11a-12p Speaker: Richard Jackson, MD Cost: Free Who wants to learn how to feel better and have more energy, while reducing their risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and other health conditions?

Richard Jackson, MD, will present information about new, all-natural medical procedures and products that are research-proven to be a safe way to protect your body and help it to function better. Plan to attend if you want to reduce your health risk, and improve your quality of life!

Call 423-434-6237 for a seat

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November Special Events

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TUESDAY

FRIDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

1 10:00 Chronic Renal Disease Lobby Presentation 10:00 Stepping On Program 2:30 Concert by Solo Cellist Matt Haimovitz

6 11:00 Swallowing Difficulties 12:30 Upcoming Medicare Changes 1:00 Amateur Photography Club 2:00 Video Series-The Arts 5:30 Self Defense

13 10:00 Volunteer Training Session 12:0 Geriatric Depression 1:00 Snowflake & Tulle Wreath

20 1:00 Cooking with Roy 5:30 ETSU Basketball

27 1:00 Special Needs Craft Class

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10:00 Bingo 10:00 Shuffleboard 101 10:00 History of the Universe from Space 11:00 Eat Smart 11:30 Hiking 101 and Walkers Talkers Pot Luck Lunch 1:00 Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer 2:30 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons (1 of 4) 4:00 Eat Smart 6:30 Morris Baker Grief Relief

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8:00 Pigeon Forge Shopping Trip 9:00 Constituent Services 10:00 Shuffleboard 101 1:00 Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer 2:30 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons (2 of 4) 4:00 Silver Sneaker Harvest Hoedown

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10:00 Shuffleboard 101 11:00 Bingo 1:00 Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer 2:30 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons (3 of 4) 6:30 Morris Baker Grief Relief 6:30 Next Step Photography

28 10:00 Shuffleboard 101 1:00 Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer 2:30 Mountain Dulcimer Lessons (4 of 4)

8 10:00 Stepping On Program 10:00 Chronic Renal Disease Lobby Presentation 11:00 Cooking Smart with your SNAP Dollars

15 10:00 Stepping On Program 11:30 Veterans Day Celebration – Dr. Helsel will share Healthcare Experience in Afghanistan 1:00 Genealogy Club

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7:30 Hip Hikers – Mystery Hike 9:00 Dixie Diners 10:00 As the Page Turns 10:00 Shuffleboard 101 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 1:00 Pottery- Handbuilding 1:00 Turkey Carving 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One 3:00 Creative Card Making 3:00 JCSC Seniors on the Go 5:30 Absolute Beginner Line Dance 2 (3 of 5)

8:30 Carved 10:00 Basic Home Maintenance 103 10:00 Red Skelton Outing 1:00 Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece 7:00 Friday Night Dance-Jerry Pierce 4 – Saturday 1:00 ETSU Football Game

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10:00 Writer’s Circle 10:00 Shuffleboard 101 11:00 Barter Theatre Outing 8:30 Carved 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 11:45 Lunch (in place of congregate) 1:00 Pottery- Handbuilding 1:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One 6:30 JC Grand Squares 3:00 Legal Aid-Estate Planning 5:30 Absolute Beginner Line Dance 2 (4 of 5)

10:00 Shuffleboard 101 11:00 Hormones and How They Impact Your Life 11:00 All about COPD 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 12:30 Step by Step Watercolor 1:00 The Film Club 1:00 Long Term Care 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One

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8:30 Carved 1:00 Pen & Ink Drawing 7:00 Friday Night Dance-Eddie Skelton

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25 Saturday – 2:30 ETSU Basketball

30 10:00 Shuffleboard 101 12:30 Amara Carberry One on One 1:30 Amara Carberry One on One

Grandparents Corner

November 2017

Grandparents Corner Eat Smart 2nd Tuesday each Month 11a-12p and 4-5p Cost: Free This is a free class on getting healthy food to the table- not necessarily cooking each timesome will be presentations

EAT SMART FREE Cooking Program

Second Tuesday Each Month Beginning Oct. 10, 2017, Through March 6, 2018 11am-12pm and 4-5pm Ages: Adults 18 and Older Please Register in Person @ MPCC

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Ongoing Events

November 2017

Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:00 Piano Lessons (Piano Lessons offered at 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 and 11:45am) 8:30 Fit and Toned 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 11:15 SilverSneakers® Classic Level 1 12:00 Qigong for Health 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Musical Voices 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 3:30 Line Dance w/ Martha 4:00 Chess Club 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers 6:00 Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 10:00 Heart Strings Instruments Jam Session 11:45 Silver Sneakers® Yoga 12:00 Rummy 1:00 Pencil Drawing 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:00 Golden Rollers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 2:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 3:00BINGOcize® 5:30 Scrabble Group 6:00 Mexican Train Dominoes

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 7:30 Fasting Blood Sugars 8:00 Pickleball 8:00 Piano Lessons (Piano Lessons offered at 8:00, 8:45, 9:30, 10:15, 11:00 and 11:45am) 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 Fit and Toned 9:30 Love Handles 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Bible Study 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention 11:15 SilverSneakers® Classic Level 1

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:00 Piano Lessons (Piano Lessons offered at 8:00 and 8:45am) 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 8:30 SilverSneakers® Yoga 9:15 Zumba Zeniors 9:30 German Conversation 10:00 Senior Chorale 1:00 Rook 1:00Ballroom Dancing 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:00BINGOcize®

7:00a to 8:00p Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Circuit 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mahjong 2:00 Open Craft Time

12:00 Qigong for Health 12:30 Acrylics (no class 11/22) 1:00 Adult Coloring 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Partner Pass Pinochle 5:15 Ballroom Dance Lessons 6:00 FUNdamentals of Yoga 6:30 Advanced Square Dance 7:00 Badminton

4:00 Brain-a-Cise 6:00 Spanish Tutoring

SATURDAY 8:30 Blood Pressure Checks

Senior Lifestyles

November 2017

November: COPD Awareness Month

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Many people who smoked in the past or have been exposed to cigarette smoke may have the beginning signs of lung disease. Many people don’t experience symptoms of COPD until later stages of the disease. It’s important to recognize these signs and talk to your doctor. COPD is a chronic lung disease that gets worse over time.

It’s sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis. COPD damages the airways in your lungs and leads to shortness of breath, impacting your work, exercise, sleep and other everyday activities.

Warning Signs of Lung Disease A nagging cough or slight wheeze may barely register in the course of our busy days, but it’s critically important to pay attention to even mild symptoms.

Sometimes people think having trouble breathing is just something that comes with getting older. It is important to pay attention to these symptoms as they could be the first signs of lung disease, including COPD, asthma and lung cancer. Knowing the early warning signs of lung disease can help you receive treatment before the disease becomes serious or even life threatening. If you experience any of the following warning signs, make an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Early detection could save your life.

Warning Signs: • Chronic cough: A cough that you have had for a month or longer is considered chronic. This is an important early symptom that tells you something is wrong with your respiratory system.

• Shortness of breath: It’s not normal to experience shortness of breath that doesn’t go away after exercising, or that you have after little or no exertion.

Labored or difficult breathing— the feeling that it is hard to breathe in out—is also a warning sign.

• Chronic mucus production: Mucus, also called sputum or phlegm, is produced by the airways as a defense against infections or irritants and if your mucus production has lasted a month or longer, this could indicate lung disease.

• Wheezing: Noisy breathing or

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wheezing is a sign that something unusual is blocking your lungs’ airways or making them too narrow.

Coughing up blood: Coughing up blood, it may be coming from your lungs or upper respiratory tract. Wherever it’s coming from, it signals a health problem.

Chronic chest pain: Unexplained chest pain that lasts for a month or more—especially if it gets worse when you breathe in or cough—also is a warning sign.

If you are having any of these problems, it is time to have a serious talk with your physician, and you may be referred to a lung specialist- a pulmonologist. To prepare for that visit look at tips below: 1. Take a copy of your medical records with you. Or, see if your previous healthcare provider can send a copy. If you are unable to obtain your medical records, you can also write a short note about your health problems, when they occurred and the healthcare provider(s) that took care of you.

2. Make a list of all the medicines that you are using now. This means prescribed and over-thecounter medicines, as well as herbs and supplements and any nontraditional methods you use to treat your condition.

3. Make a list of all the healthcare providers you see and why you see them.

4. Make a list of the symptoms you are having and note which ones bother you the most. Write down when they started and what you have done (if anything) to make them better.

Please do not ignore the warning signs of lung disease such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, chronic mucous production, wheezing or coughing up blood. Getting treatment and learning how to manage your signs will keep you healthier and out of the hospital. Information from American Lung Association.

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Dance / Events

November 2017

Dance & Special Events Line Dance with Martha (Beginner/Intermediate) Mondays 3:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $6 or SilverSneakers® Discount Come learn how to line dance. You will be having so much fun, without even realizing that you are exercising!

Dandy Line Dancers (Advanced Line Dancing) Mondays 5:30p Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: FREE This is a volunteer group which not only practices during this time frame; they also go out into the community and perform Ballroom Dance Wednesdays 5:15p Cost: Free Bring a partner or come alone. More men are needed to join the group.

Advanced Square Dance Wednesdays 6:30-8:30p Cost: $6 Instructor: Don Williamson This is an advanced square dancing class so some experience is recommended Ballroom Dance Practice Thursdays 1p Cost: FREE Come and enjoy an afternoon of ballroom dancing Johnson City Grand Squares 2nd and 4th Fridays 6:30-8:30p Cost $6 New members welcome.

Veterans Day Celebration Wednesday, November 15 11:30a Cost: Free Dr. Bryan Helsel, Cardiovascular/Thoracic Surgeon who is also a veteran will be joining us for lunch to talk about healthcare in Afghanistan. Dr. Helsel is a West Point graduate who attended Quillen College of Medicine and retired from the Army after 28 years of service. We will recognize our veterans and spouses who are in attendance. Registration will be required.

Please sign up at the front desk.

Concert by Solo Cellist Matt Haimovitz Presented by Mary B. Martin School of the Arts Wednesday, November 1 2:30p-3p Cost: Free Cellist Matt Haimovitz made his debut in 1984, at the age of 13, as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic. At 17, he made his first recording with James Levine and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

He has since established himself as one of classical music’s most adventurous artists, equally at ease playing the masterworks for his instrument in solo, chamber, and concerto performances in leading concert halls and bringing classical music to new listeners in surprising new venues. On the evening of Nov. 2 at the Culp Center on the ETSU campus, he will perform Bach Suite II & Du Yun Overture; Suite IV & Roberta Sierra Overture; and Suite VI & Luna Pearl Woolf Overture in a ticketed concert. He will also be performing several shorter free outreach concerts in the community on November 1, as part of his “Moveable Feast” approach to concert making. Light Refreshments will be served after the performance.

Please Pre-register.

Coming in December!

Bells, Books & Good Cheer!

December 7 4p Join us for this festive occasion in celebration of the

season and our 5 year anniversary. Several community handbell choirs will come together under the direction of our Senior Chorale director, Cherry Smith to provide a short concert during our anniversary reception. Please register by calling 434-6237 or sign up at the front desk.

SilverSneakers® Harvest Hoedown Tuesday, November 14, 4-7p Cost: $3 or free for SilverSneakers® eligible participants Join us for an old country barn dance without the barn. Art Lang and his band will be here to get us stomping those feet and dance with a square dance caller. A barbeque picnic will be served. You must preregister by November 10th.

Self Defense Cost: FREE Monday November 6 5:30-6:30p A 2 hour, one-time seminar with the basics for physical self-defense for women. Includes striking techniques, joint locks, pressure points, escapes, and how to fall safely. Wear sweats or shorts, no jewelry or metal. We will practice barefoot on mats. These techniques are simple, effective, and don’t require much practice, but they are not obvious. There is no charge for this course. For questions, write to perkjazz@hotmail.com.

Friday Night Dance- Come dance the night away from 7:00-10:00p. Beverages will be served. Price is $5. (SilverSneakers® discount applies for those eligible). For special dances, the ticket price is slightly higher and will be advertised as such.

November 3 - Jerry Pierce • November 17 Thanksgiving, Eddie Skelton

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

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Arts

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Arts/Crafts/Performing Arts Amateur Photography Club Cost: Free First Monday of the month 1-3p 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: November: Reflections, Food for Thought; December: Season’s Greeting, Photographer’s Choice.

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.

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

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

Needle and Fiber Arts Cost: Free Tuesdays 2–5p A gathering of folks who are interested in the fiber arts.

Bring your project to work on and share ideas and skills.

Join this group to share and learn and enjoy the company of others while you work. Please clean up when you are finished and don’t store items at the Center.

Acrylics Class Cost: $10 Wednesdays 12:30–2:30p Join “Art” Holsclaw, assisted by volunteer Chris Bryant, to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

Musical Voices Cost: Free Mondays 1- 3p Join this welcoming group if you desire to sing gospel music and share the joy of music with local nursing homes.

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

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

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

Adult Coloring Group Cost: Free Wednesdays 1-2:30p Join the new trend in Adult Coloring! Bring your colored pencils, crayons, markers (or use ours) and relax and color in the company of friends and new friends. Coloring sheets will be provided or you can bring your own.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy Instructor- Ann Whitson Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-2:30p Ongoing class in pencil drawing welcomes new members.

We work on basic drawing skills and techniques, such as line, shape, shading and perspective, in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.

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

Mountain Dulcimer Lessons Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $15 for four sessions November 7, 14, 21, 28 2:30-3:30p Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones! Please bring an instrument that is ready to play. This one hour session is for those who are interested in learning, have questions about the dulcimer or are very rusty in their playing technique Let’s Play the Mountain Dulcimer Leader: Willis Jones Cost: Free November 7, 14, 21, 28 1-2:30p This 1 ½ hour session is for those who are wanting to fine tune their skills and get together with other people who want to play a tune or two. Please bring an instrument that is ready to play. This is a volunteer group who may play out in the community Video Series – The Arts Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Monday November 6 2– 3p In this exciting series of classes we will learn about Art History, Drawing Technique, American and European Art and Great Artists and their Masterpieces. Bring a note pad or sketchpad for discussion and notes.

Special Needs Craft Class Cost: $2 Monday November 27 1– 2:30p An Arts and Crafts Class for individuals with intellectual disabilities, age 18 and over. Cost of class covers all supplies used to make class project. Caregivers, please accompany participants.

Pottery Class- Handbuilding (and more) Instructor: Don Burger Cost: $20 for the series Thursday November 2 & 9 1-3p

Snowflakes will be the theme! We will use the snowflake motif in ornaments, chimes and practical ware, such as plates, bowls, vases and cups. Don is owner and head potter at Dragonfly Cottage Pottery in Jonesborough. We are very excited to offer his FUN-ctional Art pottery classes here!

Cost includes all materials and kiln firing. Please preregister and pay, class size is limited.

Step by Step Watercolor Instructor: Chris Bryant Cost: $10 Thursday November 16 12:30-2:30p Join Chris and experience the pleasure of Watercolor painting. The technique will be taught in easy to follow steps and you will take home your painting. A handout of hints and shortcuts will be provided. Supplies needed: Watercolor paint, watercolor paper at least 11x14, water spray bottle, brushes, washcloth and permanent sharpie markers, fine and medium point Cooking With Roy Instructor: Roy Krauss Cost: $5 Monday November 20 1-2:30p Join Chef Roy for another food preparation class. Have fun learning new ways to prepare delicious dishes and eat the finished product! This month will feature a Thai recipe - Chicken Panang Curry served with rice. Yum! (contains peanuts) All materials provided, an apron is recommended.

Please pre-register.

Basic Pen & Ink Drawing Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost : $3 for the series Friday November 10 & 17 1-3p Explore and learn how the old fashioned dip pen and black India ink can be used for drawing and writing. Instruction will begin with the basics of how to use the pen and progress to a drawing. You don’t have to be able to draw to enjoy the class! We will be using a basic all-purpose Hunt 56 pen nib. All supplies furnished, but feel free to bring your own materials if you wish. An apron is recommended.

Snowflake & Tulle Wreath Cost: $8 Instructor: Ann Whitson Monday November 13 1–3p Create an unusual and beautiful wreath this holiday season with glittery snowflakes and frilly tulle! The project is fun and easy, and will be a lovely and creative touch in your holiday decorating! All materials will be furnished. Please pre-register.

Creative Card Making Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Thursday, November 2, 3-4:30p Come learn card making skills and you’ll never have to buy another card from the store! This month we will be making Christmas cards. All supplies will be furnished. You will learn stamping, cutting, punches, embossing, and more!!

Don’t delay, seats are limited! Please register by November 1st.

Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece Cost: $8 Instructor: Ann Whitson Friday November 3 1-3p Together we will create an attractive and unique centerpiece

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Games / Pool Schedule

Pool Schedule

Games Bingo Tuesday, November 7 10:00a Sponsored by Aging in Place

play this game with you or teach you how to play. You will leave having made new friends

Bingo Tuesday, November 21 11:00a Sponsored by Visiting Angels

Pinochle Wednesdays 1p Cost: FREE A trick taking card game for four

Chess Club Mondays, 4-6p William Flynn, a master’s student at E.T.S.U., will lead the chess club. He will provide some tables and clocks, but if you have one of either you would like bring, please do. This club is open to all ages and for any level.

If you have any questions: email Johnsoncitychessclub@gmail.com Hand & Foot Canasta Monday 1p Cost: FREE Come and play this card game. If you don’t know how, no worries, they will teach you how.

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

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays 6p Cost: FREE Like to play bridge? This is the place for you.

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

Dictionaries are provided.

Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesdays 6p Cost: FREE This fun loving group would love to

November 2017

Partner Pass Pinochle Wednesdays, 1p Cost: FREE Open to all skill levels. This game is single deck Pinochle, with a fun twist that provides players with potentially better hands when compared to the traditional “kitty” or “play what your dealt” games. We play in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and are willing to teach the game.

Rook Thursdays 1p Cost: FREE Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards and a special group of people.

Please join us!

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

Mahjong Fridays 1p Cost: FREE BINGOcize® Tuesday and Thursday, 3-4p Cost: FREE Do you love BINGO? Would mixing bingo with physical activity increase your interest in an exercise program?

Come play this new game with us.

Space is limited, so please preregister by calling 434-6237.

Lap Pool Schedule: Lap Swim Teens, Adults and Seniors M-F 7-8:30a, 11:30a-1:30p; M-Th 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 50 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 mo 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 mo 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 mo 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 9-10a Cost: $3 per session or $25 per mo 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 mo 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 (Discounted to Silver Sneaker® participants) This class will help you get your gears moving, not grinding in the morning with an expertly tailored workout. Arthritis class is instructed by an American Arthritis Foundation certified instructor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Mondays and Wednesdays, 11a Cost $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Tai Chi for Arthritis is an evidence-based, lowimpact Tai Chi form modified for seniors. It has been shown to reduce pain and stiffness associated with arthritis while improving

strength, range of motion, and balance thereby reducing the risk of falling. Classwork includes gentle stretching, breath work, focus on body alignment, and slow, controlled movement. With adjustments the exercises are appropriate for individuals of all physical conditions and can be done seated in a chair.

Qigong Mondays and Wednesdays Cost $5 per class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Qigong is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that includes easy to learn, gentle, flowing movements that stimulate the meridian system of the body and promote relation and mindfulness. Class work also includes warmups, gentle stretching of all the major joints, and breath work. Evidence-based studies show that Qigong practice can improve a wide variety of chronic health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, MS, and Parkinson’s disease, while reducing stress and promoting emotional health and mental function. With adaptations this class is appropriate for everyone regardless of physical limitations and can be done seated in a chair Silver Sneakers® Yoga Tuesdays, 11:45a and 1p Thursdays, 8:30a Cost: $2 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Judy Jackson Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses.

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

Designed with beginners and older adults in mind but all are welcome to enjoy this restorative practice.

Zumba Zeniors Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15a Cost: $3 Instructor: LeAnna Lawson

LeAnna is a licensed Zumba instructor who will provide a low impact Zumba class designed for beginners of all ages and active older adults.

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

Carved Fridays, 8:30-9:30a Cost: $2 Instructor: Lauren Fowler Looking forward to Thanksgiving? So are we.

Carved is an hour-long body weight workout that will offset your seconds and thirds of pumpkin pie before you even consume it. Get ready for the holiday season with these metabolism boosting exercises.

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

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

This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. This program requires a referral from a medicalprofessional. 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.

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November 2017

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

The benefit of age is getting to enjoy the view

Please Join Us… Grief and the Holidays SEM I N A R SER I ES

The holidays—traditionally a time of celebration—can magnify a tragedy or loss.

If this describes you,

please join one or all of our “Grief and the s Holidays” seminars.

Thursdays, November 2nd, 9th, and 16th Michael Lester, Board Certified

at Morris-Baker Funeral Home Hospitality Center 2001 E. Oakland Ave, Johnson City Two sessions available for each date:

Grief Counselor, will lead these FREE sessions which are open to the entire community.

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Soup & Sandwich Lunch Provided

— or — 6:30 – 7:30 pm

P

Snacks Provided

lease RSVP to

(423) 630-7026 or www.morrisbaker.com/grief

2685 BOONES CREEK RD • JOHNSON CITY, TN 37615 • 423-282-1817

E x p e r i e n c e a t r a d i t i o n o f c a r i ng.

(423) 282-1521 MorrisBaker.com

2001 E Oakland Ave Johnson City, TN 37601