Senior lifestyles february 2016

Senior Lifestyles Volume XXXVIII No. 26

February 2016

Celebrate February!

Black History Month

National Senior Independence Month

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JCSC Foundation News The Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is committed to the mission to engage adults in active life through active living. To aid in this mission, the Foundation funds a fellowship program for the Senior Center to allow low-income seniors to participate in programs at a reduced cost. The subsidy levels available to qualified seniors are: Level 1: For an activity that costs $35 or less, the Foundation will subsidize the cost by 75%; the participant will pay 25% of the cost at the time of registration.

Level 2: For an activity that costs $36 or greater, the Foundation will subsidize 50% of the cost; the participant will pay 50% of the cost.

An activity is defined as: a one-time program; a series of group fitness classes (up to 8 classes per month); a monthly fitness room or pool pass; a day outing that does not fall under the definition of a charter trip or does not involve non-refundable admission tickets; a designated series of classes (computer course, arts and crafts series).

News

February 2016

The following activities are excluded, and are not eligible for a subsidy: all charter trips; Foundation fundraising events; ticket purchases or other activities that require payment to a third-party vendor. If approved, the Johnson City Senior Center Foundation will subsidize one activity per month per participant in each level of assistance (maximum of two activities per month per participant).

When Johnson City schools are closed due to inclement weather, Memorial Park Community Center will open at 10:00 a.m. for access to the following areas: fitness room, gymnasium, game room, billiards room, and pool (for open/lap swim and open therapy only). Scheduled events and instructor-led programs will be cancelled. The centers will close at 5:00 p.m.

The income guidelines for eligibility are $1,460 monthly income for an individual, or $1,967 monthly income for two people residing in the same household. The fellowship program is for senior adults age 50 and older. For an application, stop by the Senior Services desk.

When Johnson City Schools are on a delay due to inclement weather, community centers, art center and pools, will open at 10:00 am and all events and programs will begin at 10:00 am. Each location will close at normal closing hours, unless inclement weather occurs later in the day that forces closure.

As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, the Board still participates in the Kroger Community Rewards Program (organization number 82707) and the sale of Food City community cash gift cards. If you have questions about either program, we will be happy to assist you. This is an easy way for you to donate to the Foundation while shopping at your favorite grocery store. Your donations make it possible for the Foundation to provide financial support to the Senior Center.

When schools let out early due to inclement weather all programs and events scheduled for the remainder of the day will be cancelled. If inclement weather occurs on a weekend when schools are not in session the Parks & Recreation Department Director will determine when parks and centers would open and make a decision by 6:00 am.

Inclement Weather Policy

Transportation will not be provided when Johnson City Schools are closed or let out early due to inclement weather. For Announcements about schedule changes call 434-5750.

February 2016

Hip Hikers Hike & Bike Meeting

Wednesday, February 24, 1-3pm • Cost: Free

Coming Soon!

Warrior’s Path State Park

Thursday, March 10, 8am • Cost: $3 Beginning level Meet at Center, Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: March 10

Hip Hikers to Laurel River Trail

Thursday, March 17, 8am • Cost: Free Intermediate level Meet at Center, Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: March 17

Hip Hikers to Appalachian Trail and Virginia Creeper Trail Thursday, March 24, 8am • Cost: Free Intermediate level Meet at Center, Bring your own lunch Reservation Deadline: March 24

Fit: The Most Important Factor in Hiking Boots

How a boot fits is without question the most important factor of boot selection. A good fit addresses the 3 dimensions of your foot: • Length: Toes should wiggle easily inside the footwear. If you have hammertoes or some kind of toe sensitivity such as a neuroma, pay special attention to choosing a boot with the right length (depth) for your foot.

• Width: Feet should not slide around inside footwear; nor should they be compressed from side to side.

• Volume: The “bulk” of your foot should fit securely inside a boot’s interior.

Matching the volume of a boot to your foot is the most critical part of getting a good fit. It has everything to do with controlling heel slip (blisters) and toe bang on downhill hiking (black toenails). When a boot fits properly it should feel like a big hand is holding your foot over the instep where the laces are. Your foot should feel very “quiet” in the boot as you walk.

Hip Hikers

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Lifelong Learning

February 2016

Lifelong Learning Conversational Spanish

Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo • Free • Tuesdays 3 pm If you have some knowledge of Spanish, would like to learn more, or refresh your speaking skills, join our new instructor. Mr. Ceffalo was a language instructor at ETSU, Milligan and NE State. Please register.

our native plants and animals as the northeast Tennessee fall turns into winter. All photographs used in discussion were taken in this immediate area. Please pre-register.

German Conversation Group

Spanish Tutoring

Free • Mondays 2:30-4pm

Thursdays, 9:30am Join us if you know German or would like to brush up on your speaking and reading skills of the language.

The Fine Art of Photography

Know Your Medicare

Monday, February 1, 2pm • Cost: Free Join local photographer and author Jeffrey Stoner for a look at the history of photography as art. The first photograph was made in 1826, and for the next three decades, cameras were primarily used as a recording device. In the 1850’s, photographers began experimenting with their cameras and darkrooms to produce prints that were art, and the images they produced with their rudimentary equipment proved amazing. Beginning in the 1890’s, photographer, publisher and gallery owner Alfred Stieglitz set out to prove that photography was a medium as capable of artist expression as painting or sculpture. The acceptance of photography as a fine art is due to the lifelong efforts of Stieglitz and those visionaries that followed. Jeffrey Stoner’s presentation will showcase the fascinating progression of the art of photography through the images of these pioneering photographers.

Please pre-register.

Free Tax Assistance

Volunteers working through AARP-VITA will prepare your Federal and Tennessee taxes for free at the Memorial Park Community Center beginning Thursday February 4, 2016. Tax preparation will be by appointment only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each Thursday and Friday until April 8. These volunteers are trained using IRS and AARP-VITA standards and must pass an IRS test. They can prepare all individual and joint tax returns, with a few exceptions for certain complicated returns. There are no age or income limitations for this free service. For appointments, please call the Center staff at 434-6437.

You must bring proof of your Social Security number and the Social Security numbers of all dependents on the return, photo identification for all individuals, and all tax documents such as W-2s, 1099-Rs, SSA1099s, 1099-Bs, brokers statements, 1099-INTs and 1099-DIVs. If you purchased health insurance through the Marketplace, you must also bring your form 1095-A, which you will receive from the federal government. Until you have received all needed forms, the volunteers will be unable to complete your returns. All returns are e-filed, meaning refunds are generally issued with 10 days.

Naturally Yours II, Fall into Winter

Instructor: JC Nature Program Coordinator, Connie Deegan Monday, February 22 10:30am • Cost: Free Join a group of interested folks and file away interesting facts about

Thursday, February 25 at 10:30 • Free Learn How to Read and Understand Your Medicare Explanation of Benefits and Medicare Summary Notice. Please pre-register.

Practicing Mindfulness - (An Introduction to Meditation)

Video lecture series Fridays, beginning Feb 19 at 11am (30min) • Cost: Free This course will help to develop mindfulness by providing a way to attend to our everyday experiences. Meditation is a form of physical and mental exercise that serves to strengthen the ability to bring present moment-to-moment awareness to our lives. Meditation can have many benefits. It can help reduce stress, pain, increase energy, decrease anxiety, bring clarity, gain focus, and improve concentration, immune system, cardiovascular health and more. Please pre-register.

A note from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period is January 1 - February 14, 2016. During this time Medicare beneficiaries may dis-enroll from a Medicare Advantage Plan and go back to Original Medicare and take a Part D plan for prescription coverage. If you have questions about this Disenrollment Period you may call Tennessee SHIP at 1-877-801-0044.

Call Jessica Holsclaw for a tour today!

423-772-0161 • Fax: 423-772-3481

146 Buck Creek Road • Roan Mountain, Tennessee 37687

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Outings

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Outings Milligan Guest Speaker: Hiker, Jennifer Pharr Davis Cost: $1 • Thursday, February 25 Leave MPCC 10:30am • Must pre-register by noon February 24 Jennifer Pharr Davis is the owner and founder of Blue Ridge Hiking Company in Asheville, NC. In 2011, she became the first woman to set the Overall Appalachian Trail Record, completing the 2181-mile trek in just 46 days and averaging nearly 47 miles per day. This accomplishment was voted Ultrarunning Magazine’s Female Performance of 2011 and earned Davis recognition as a 2012 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. Her latest book, Called Again, chronicles this remarkable journey, and her adventures have been featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post and on NPR’s Talk of the Nation, CNN, and the CBS Early Show. Source: Milligan College

Dixie Diners

Cost: $ on your own • Friday, February 26, 12:00pm Pre-register by February 19 Join us for a great lunch and good company at Volsky and Best Modern Grill. Located at 3119 Bristol Highway (formerly Portico) across from Food Lion

Coming Soon!

Titanic Tour/Lunch Package

Friday, March 18 Leave MPCC at 9:15am-returns by 5pm • Cost: $46 This includes: meet/greet with Cast Characters, Titanic stories, exclusive private meal/gratuity, Tour of Museum. No refunds.

Must be registered by March 2. Limited seats.

Travel Corner

During these cold winter days, it’s a perfect time to plan your summer and fall travels!

There is still space available on summer trip to southern England and Paris. This spectacular trip includes many of the places you’ve always read about, including Stonehenge, Bath, Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, the 13th-century Hever Castle, and an unforgettable journey under the English Channel on the high-speed Eurostar train. Call Julia Vargo at Oldham Travel (282-1111) for more information.

The fall trip to New York City has been scheduled for October 13 through October 18; the trip includes two guided tours and a visit to the National 9/11 Museum located at the World Trade Center site. If you’ve already seen the sights, then feel free to leave the group and arrange a visit to a Broadway show.

The Washington, DC trip is scheduled just before Veteran’s Day. This 3-night trip includes six meals, two full-day guided tours and an evening guided memorial and monuments tour. Priced at only $410 per person, double occupancy, this trip is a great value for all that you experience. If you are a single traveler and would like a roommate, let us know. Often we can pair you with another traveler to save travel expenses.

Tips: One of the most important aspects of traveling is deciding what to pack. This will determine the size and weight of your luggage and the state of your happiness. Use a packing list that you have developed long before you begin putting things in your luggage. Promise yourself (and keep this promise!) that if it is not on your list, it won’t go in your bag; all necessary items should be on your list, and you won’t pack unnecessary items as you’re going out the door in case “I might need this.”

Don’t pack list items that are unnecessary for a specific trip; check expected weather conditions for the area where you’re traveling at www.weather.com. If you’re traveling with a companion, don’t duplicate many items that can be shared (alarm clock, travel guides, etc.).

Coloring Club for the Young at Heart, see page 13 for meeting times

To help pass the time on the bus, take a spiral bound journal and a glue stick. Write notes about each day, and glue your ticket stubs, menus, and other souvenirs into the book. This will help you remember your adventure for years to come! And don’t forget to send postcards to those stuck back home; bring along pre-printed address labels for all your intended letters, and affix them to cards or envelopes as necessary (this has the added benefit of keeping track of what you have yet to send). And don’t forget the stamps.

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Sports

February 2016

Sports Senior Basketball Mondays at 10:00am Meet in the gym for pick-up games and shoot arounds Senior Billiards Mon - Fri • 7:00am to 8:00pm • 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.

Pickleball Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-11:30am • Cost: Free This activity is a modified form of tennis and we play doubles.

Doubles Table Tennis Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30am-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.

Softball Conditioning for Ages 50+ Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Cost: No Cost • Instructor: Deb Fogle Even though the season is over for the year it’s still important for you to stay in shape and maintain your flexibility.

Badminton Wednesdays, 7:00pm • Cost: Free Open to all ages!

Over the Age of 50?

Come join the Seniors’ Legend Golf Group!

Tee time is at 10:00am on Tuesday and Thursday and the cost is $5 a round at the par 3 course in Unicoi, TN. Hikers and Bikers Meeting Wednesday, February 24 1:00 PM • Cost: Free This is an important meeting for all interested in hiking and biking. You will receive schedule of coming hikes and bike trips. We also will be discussing equipment issues. Snacks provided.

Reservation Deadline: February 24

Tips for Riding your Bike all Winter

By Lloyd Alter Here’s everything you need to know about staying warm on your bike and riding in cold weather and wintry conditions.

It is really cold out there, and in many places in the continental U.S., the winter biking season has begun. When it comes to staying warm while winter biking, I typically wear a thin balaclava under my helmet. As for the rest of your body, I highly recommend the following: • Warm waterproof boots (I’m a Sorel fan.)

• Warm gloves (Wear thin wool gloves underneath warm mittens. This will keep your fingers warm when you take off the mittens to lock or unlock your bike.)

• Earmuffs/ear covering • Glasses or goggles to keep the snow out of your eyes • Scarf or neck warmer that can cover your mouth but still breathe easily.

A long scarf allows you to wrap your neck and face, but it also has long tails that you can use to cover your chest underneath your coat.

• Warm hat or nylon skull cap that fits underneath your helmet it • Long underwear if it’s really cold or leg warmers that cover your knees • For longer (sweatier) rides, it’s a good idea to make your underlayer that is closest to your skin one made of wool or a synthetic material. Cotton tends to stay wet longer and may end up cooling you down, whereas wool tends to hold moisture.

• Lights! Use extra ones if you want to be even more visible.

• Mud guards on your bike.

• Brakes that are in good working order, and a bike in a good state of repair

Men’s Senior Slow Pitch Softball in the Tri-Cities Senior men 60 years and older - come join us and play senior slow-pitch softball. The TriCities Senior Softball League is now accepting applications for the 2016 Season. We gather twice a week at Winged Deer Park in Johnson City for fun, fitness, and fellowship as we practice and play games of senior slow-pitch softball. Our League is co-sponsored by generous community donors and is affiliated with the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Foundation. Our season begins in March and typically continues into November (weather permitting). If you have ever played ball, or ever wanted to play ball, now is your chance.

Everybody present always plays in every League game!

Please contact the following League Leaders for any additional information: Charlie Mattioli at 423-543-1962 Art Daniels at 423-794-6240 Ron Settle at 423-538-9612

February 2016

Healthy Living

Healthy Living Women’s Heart Health Talk Tuesday, February 2, 11am -12pm • Cost: $1 Amber Campbell, Nurse Practioner with Mountain States Medical Group Cardiology. Come learn about the differences in women`s heart disease vs men`s heart disease. Learn the warning signs of a heart attack. We will munch on heart healthy snacks. Be sure and wear your reddest, brightest outfit! Please register by February 1.

Call 423-434-6237

Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid Class Instructors: Lula Gray, RN and other parish nurses Cost: $10 for CPR only, $20 for CPR and First Aid Class Thursday February 4, CPR 8-11am; First Aid Class 11am - 2pm In this class you will learn CPR, use of AED and proper first aid.

You can take CPR or First Aid or do both classes. Bring a bag lunch.

Call 423-6237. Class limited to 12 people

Aging without Fear Support Group Facilitator: Patty Altman, RN Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month • 4:00pm • Cost: Free We are a group of people who are facing aging without fear by standing up and looking it full in the face. Come share your experiences. Topics: 2/4 Solitude- An Antidote for Loneliness 2/18 Growing up Isn’t Easy-Facing Impermanence

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Common Myths About Heart Disease In Women “It’s a man’s disease.” “But I’m too young.” “Breast cancer is the real threat.” If you’ve heard or said any of this before, you’re not alone.

The real fact is, relying on these false assumptions can cost you your life. And for 19-year-old Regan Judd, it nearly did. “I kept thinking of my grandpa.

But he was so much older than me that I just couldn’t grasp it.” Who could blame her? The last thing a young, energetic college athlete has on her mind is contemplating open-heart surgery. But, a combination of family history and a heart murmur since birth meant a diagnosis of heart disease, despite her youth and active lifestyle.

It’s time to set the record straight and start thinking of this as a disease that doesn’t spare woman and children. Your health is non-negotiable; we need to separate fact from fiction so that together, we can stop this killer once and for all.

Myth: Heart disease is for men, and cancer is the real threat for women Fact: Heart disease is a killer that strikes more women than men, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. While one in 31 American women dies from breast cancer each year, heart disease claims the lives of one in three. That’s roughly one death each minute.

Appalachian Acupuncture

Myth: Heart disease is for old people Fact: Heart disease affects women of all ages. For younger women, the combination of birth control pills and smoking boosts heart disease risks by 20 percent. And while the risks do increase with age, things like overeating and a sedentary lifestyle can cause plaque to accumulate and lead to clogged arteries later in life. But even if you lead a completely healthy lifestyle, being born with an underlying heart condition can be a risk factor.

Instructor: Dr. Michelle Boulton Thursday, February 25, 11am-12pm • Cost: Free Have you been curious about alternative medicine practices?

Acupuncture is a very ancient Chinese medicine practice used for centuries for pain relief. Come learn about this form of alternative medicine. Dr. Boulton will be demonstrating acupuncture and will answer questions.

Myth: Heart disease doesn’t affect women who are fit Fact: Even if you’re a yoga-loving, marathon-running workout fiend, your risk for heart disease isn’t completely eliminated. Factors like cholesterol, eating habits and smoking can counterbalance your other healthy habits. You can be thin and have high cholesterol. The American Heart Association recommends you start getting your cholesterol checked at age 20, or earlier, if your family has a history of heart disease. And while you’re at it, be sure to keep an eye on your blood pressure at your next check-up.

Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease Series – Hypertension Kickoff Session: Feb 3, 11am – Noon • Sessions: Mon and Wed February 3 – March 2, 11-Noon • Cost: $8 for the series Learn about hypertension and how to take care of this chronic disease in this one hour educational and exercise class. The first session will be a guest speaker talking about hypertension. The next 8 sessions will include 30 minutes of education about high blood pressure and 30 minutes of exercise. Pre-register by Feb 1.

Balanced Bodies February 1st, 12:30 – 2:30pm • Cost: Free ETSU Physical Therapy students will be here to test your balance and also provide an educational session on tips for preventing falls and ways to improve your balance. Pre-registration is required.

Myth: I don’t have any symptoms Fact: Sixty-four percent of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms. Because these symptoms vary greatly between men and women, they’re often misunderstood. Media has conditioned us to believe that the telltale sign of a heart attack is extreme chest pain. But in reality, women are somewhat more likely to experience shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. Other symptoms women should look out for are dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen and extreme fatigue.

Myth: Heart disease runs in my family, so there’s nothing I can do about it Fact: Although women with a family history of heart disease are at higher risk, there’s plenty you can do to dramatically reduce it. Simply create an action plan to keep your heart healthy.

Because of healthy choices and knowing the signs, more than 670,000 of women have been saved from heart disease, and 300 fewer are dying per day.

What’s stopping you from taking action?

Article by: The Go Red For Women Editors

February Special Events

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TUESDAY

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10:00 Volunteer Mtg. 12:30 Balanced Bodies 1:00 Amateur Photo Club 2:00 Cell Phone Help 2:00 The Fine Art of Photography-Jeffrey Stoner

11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease - Hypertension

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WEDNESDAY

11:00 Beginning Word 11:00 Women’s Heart Health Talk 12:00 Softball Conditioning 1:30 Art History 101 6:30 Grief Support

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11:00 One on One 12:00 Softball Conditioning 1:30 Art History 101

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THURSDAY

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11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease – Hypertension 2:00 iPad/iPhone Help

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11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease-Hypertension

FRIDAY

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8:00 CPR 10:00 As the Page Turns 11:00 1st Aid Class 12:00 Softball Conditioning 2:00 S.A.L.T. Meeting (Heart Healthy Food, Cooking Demo) 4:00 Aging Without Fear - Solitude

10:00 Writer’s Circle 12:00 Softball Conditioning

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1:00 Mobile Devices 2:00 Cell Phone Help

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11:00 One on One 12:00 Softball Conditioning 1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 1:30 Art History 101

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11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease- Hypertension 2:00 iPad/iPhone Help

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11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease – Hypertension 2:00 Cell Phone Help

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11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease – Hypertension 1:00 Mobile Devices 2:00 Cell Phone Help

11:00 One on One 12:00 Softball Conditioning

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8:30 Catch the Wave – Power Walking

12:00 Softball Conditioning 4:00 Aging Without Fear – Growing Up Isn’t Easy

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11:00 Practicing Mindfulness 2:00 Device Set Up

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1:00 Mountain Dulcimer 1:30 Art History 101

2:00 Device Set Up

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6:30 Next Step Photography 10:30 Naturally Yours II (Fall into Winter)

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8:30 Catch the Wave – Power Walking 2:00 Device Set Up 6:15 Murder Mystery (Doors Open-Show at 7pm) 6:30 Johnson City Grand Squares

2:00 iPad/iPhone Help

11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease – Hypertension

8:30 Catch the Wave – Power Walking

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11:00 Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease – Hypertension 1:00 Hikers and Bikers Meeting 2:00 iPad/iPhone Help

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10:00 Writer’s Circle 10:30 Know Your Medicare 10:30 Milligan-Guest Speaker Appalachian Hiker 11:00 Appalachian Acupuncture 12:00 Softball Conditioning

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8:30 Catch the Wave – Power Walking 11:00 Practicing Mindfulness 12:00 Dixie Diners 2:00 Device Set Up 6:30 Johnson City Grand Squares

February 2016

Grandparents Corner

Grandparents Corner Looking for Something to do with your grandchildren?

Save the Date!

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Ongoing Events

February 2016

Ongoing Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

7:00am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Blood Pressure Screenings 8:00 Pickleball 8:30 Toning 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 9:30 Love Handles 10:00 SilverSneakers® Classic 10:00 Senior Basketball 11:00 Tai Chi for Arthritis 12:00 Qigong 12:30 Open Art Studio 1:00 High Flyers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Musical Voices 2:00 Challenge Square Dance 2:30 Spanish Tutoring 3:30 Line Dance with Martha 5:30 Dandy Line Dancers 6:00 Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club

7:00am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Blood Pressure Screenings 10:00 Heart Strings Instruments Jam Session 10:00 Open Computer Lab 1:00 Needle and Fiber Arts 1:00 SilverSneakers® Yoga 1:00 Tuesday Trio Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 3:00 Conversational Spanish 5:30 Scrabble Group 5:30 Line Dance by TJ 6:00 Mexican Train Dominoes

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

7:00am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Blood Pressure Screenings 8:00 Men’s Bible Study 8:30 SilverSneakers® Yoga 9:30 German Conversation 1:00 Rook 1:00 Golden Strikers Bowling @ Holiday Lanes 1:00 Ballroom Dancing 4:00 Brain-a-Cise

7:00am to 8:00pm Billiards Room Fitness Room 8:00 Blood Pressure Screenings 8:00 Pickleball 9:00 Party Contract Bridge 9:30 Doubles Table Tennis 10:00 SilverSneakers® Circuit 12:30 Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Open Craft Time 1:00 Mahjong Saturday: 1:00 Line Dance by TJ

February 2016

Computers / Volunteers

Computers OPEN COMPUTER LAB:

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Volunteers Ready, Set, Serve Volunteer!

Tuesdays 10am-noon, other times may be open M-W

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

Beginning Word

Monthly Volunteer Meeting

Instructor: Amara Carberry • Cost: $10 Tuesday, February 2, 11am-1pm This will have an emphasis on dealing with font, copying and pasting, placement, page layout and more. Pre-register.

One on One

Instructor: Amara Carberry • Cost: $15 Tuesday, February 9, 16, 23 11am-1pm Please let desk know upon registering what your area to work on is. Pre-register.

Device Set Up (One on One)

Instructor: Betty Hall • Cost: $15 Fridays, February 5,12,19,26 2-3:30pm If help is needed to set up your new Laptop, Tablet, Chromebook, Notebook Kindle, Cell Phone, iPhone or iPad, come join Betty. Pre-register.

Mobile Devices

Free • Mondays, February 15, 29 1-2:30pm Troubleshooting walk in program to answer questions about your device

Cell Phone Help (One on One)

Instructor: Betty Hall • Cost:$15 Mondays, February 1,15,22,29 2-3:30pm A help desk at your fingertips. Join Betty to learn how to use your cell phone, shortcuts and tricks.

Pre-register.

iPhone/iPad Help (One on One)

Instructor: Betty Hall • Cost: $15 Wednesdays, February 3,10,17,24 2-3:30pm Let Betty assist you in learning to use your these products. Please pre-register.

If you are interested in teaching computer courses, or getting one on one computer class instruction time for $15 call 434-6229. *Please note that our lab does not have Windows 10, you can bring your own device that has it on it, or come for the great information, techniques and strategies for working with it.

Monday, February 1 at 10:00am in Arts & Crafts Rooms • • •

Light refreshments will be served See what’s upcoming for the Volunteers Ben McCurry, In Home Service Coordinator; will be speaking to us about his position and how he may be able to assist you or your friends

Checkout the bulletin board next to the billiards room for up to date information.

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Dance & Special Events

February 2016

Dance & Special Events Murder Mystery - “Who Killed Mimsy” by Wendy Potter Overman Cost: $10 • Friday, February 12 Doors open at 6:15, program at 7pm, Dessert Buffet and refreshments. Must pre- register.

Limited seating.

Challenge Square Dance Mondays, 2:00pm Cost: $6 Join Don Williamson for this challenging square dance class.

Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome

Line Dance by TJ Tuesdays, 5:30pm Cost: $5 Ages 18+ Welcome!

Advanced Square Dance Wednesday, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $6 Don Williamson will be instructing this square dance class. Some experience recommended for this class.

Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome.

Johnson City Grand Squares Second and Fourth Fridays 6:30-8:30pm Cost $6 New members welcome.

Line Dance by TJ Intermediate Level Saturdays, 1-2:30pm Cost: $5

Coming in March!

Absolute Beginner Line Dance (Level 1) Instructor: Martha Davenport Cost: $30 (Silver Sneakers $20) Thursdays, March 31-April 28, 5:30-7pm • Must pre-register.

The Absolute beginner class is recommended for anyone who has never line danced before. The class starts with the very basic steps, learning the terminology and sequence of steps. This class will be followed by “beginner line dance, level 2” during May. It is recommended that new dancers start with the absolute beginner class and then follow it with beginner class - then they would be ready to move on to other classes/ levels of dances. If anyone has any questions about the class, contact Martha at drmd72@ hotmail.com

Friday Night Dance

Dance from 7-10 pm to a live band. Bring a snack to share during the break. Price is $5 if registered and paid by noon on the day of the dance $7 at the door.

For special dances, the ticket price is slightly higher and will be advertised as such. Silver Sneakers discount only applies to those who prepay.

February No Dances March 4 Kids Our Age March 18 Limited Edition

Wednesday Night Ballroom Dancers SEATED: Nancy Ballard, Norma Martin, Jane Wiggs, Becky Anderson, Judy Davis, Chris Lowe, Joan Miller and Nadine Taylor STANDING: Carl Ballard, Ron Anderson, Ricky Martin, Ken Miller, Phil Ramsey, Roy Milne, and John Tolejko

Gracious Retirement Living • A variety of cultural & social activities • Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom & luxury two-bedroom apartments • Support services for extra care as needed • No entry fee • Monthly rent 3207 Bristol Highway Johnson City

423-282-6903

www.colonialhillrc.com

February 2016

Arts

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Arts/Crafts/Performing Arts Amateur Photography Club

Cost: Free First Monday of the month 1-3pm 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: February- Holy “Macro”! March-Room with a View.

Next Step Photography Club

Cost: Free Third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm If you have a Basic technical knowledge of your camera, a desire to learn and experience more, are 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, 10am – 12pm Bring your instrument and join in this open group, playing a variety of songs including old hymns, bluegrass, country and folk music.

Senior Chorale

Resumes March 3 Cost: Free • Thursdays, 10am 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, 1pm – 4pm 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, 12:30pm 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, 1pm 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, 10am 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, 1–4pm 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.

Open Art Studio

Cost: Free • Mondays, 12:30pm–3:30pm Take advantage of our beautiful creative space! Bring a project and work in the company of other artists. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the Center.

Cost: $10 for five sessions Tuesdays, February 2 through March 1, 1:30pm–3pm Take a trip through the wonderful world of art. Explore the art and architecture of the early cave people, the ancient Greeks and Romans, and the church of the early Middle Ages. Handouts will be available each week to guide you through the study.

Mountain Dulcimer Class

Instructor: Willis Jones Cost: $35 for eight sessions Tuesdays, February 16 through April 5, 1pm-2:30pm Learn to play the old time mountain Dulcimer with Willis Jones!

Photo Contest

The photos are in! They are displayed on the bulletin board near the arts/crafts rooms.

Please vote for your favorite. Pick up and return ballots to the front desk between February 2 and February 13.

Arts & Crafts Note

Art teacher Ann Whitson will be on break January, February and March, but will return to welcome spring with a ‘Seasonal Wreath ~ Spring!’ workshop, as well as other exciting classes and workshops!

Coloring Club

Cost: Free Wednesdays, 12:30pm–2pm 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.

Art History 101: From Cave Art to Romanesque Churches Instructor: Dr. Charlene Thomas

Not all nursing homes are the same.

Here at Lakebridge Health Care, we care for each resident with a personal touch, and that makes all the difference.

You can relax knowing your loved one is in good hands with us.

115 Woodlawn Drive Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 975-0095

Games

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

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

Hand and Foot Mondays • 1:00pm If you don’t know how to play, they can teach you!

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Mondays • 6:00pm Mahjong Fridays • 1:00pm Mahjong is a Chinese game game of skill, strategy and chance.

Mexican Train Dominoes Tuesdays • 6:00pm Join us every Tuesday afternoon at 6pm for an exciting fun-filled time with some marvelous BFFs. Party Contract Bridge Fridays • 9:00am

Luck…Skill…Strategy…or a combination? Come play Mahjong!

Pinochle Wednesdays • 1:00pm A trick-taking card game for 4.

Rook Thursdays • 1:00pm Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards.

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

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City has been blessed, yet again, with a beautiful couple from Hampton, Tennessee, Raymond and Pearl Calhoun. The two met in the fifth grade and by fate married ten years later. Before moving to Dominion, the couple had faced an accident that completely changed their lives. Raymond had fallen out of a tree which left him unable to walk. Soon after, the couple ended up moving into a nursing home in hopes that he would quickly recover. After 100 days of rehab and no improvements, the couple decided to move to Dominion Senior Living. Within the first week of moving into their new home, and a little bit of physical therapy, Raymond found strength in his legs again. He was able to put the wheelchair aside and take off with his walker. Trust in God’s timing. Raymond and Pearl are forever thankful for all the residents and staff members who helped them adjust and feel loved at their new home. “God can restore what is broken and change it into something amazing. All you need is faith.” Joel 2:25

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

Dominion Senior Living of Johnson City

2412 Knob Creek Rd. • Johnson City • (423) 930-9001 www.DominionJohnsonCity.com

February 2016

Fitness Focus

Fitness FOCUS Taking Control of Your Chronic Disease Series – Hypertension

Kickoff Session: February 3, 11:00am – Noon Sessions: Mondays and Wednesdays February 3 – March 2nd, 11:00am-Noon Cost: $8 for the series Learn about hypertension and how to take care of this chronic disease in this one hour educational and exercise class. The first session will be a guest speaker talking about hypertension. The next 8 sessions will include 30 minutes of education about high blood pressure and 30 minutes of exercise.

Please pre-register by February 1.

Toning

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

Love Handles*

be done in a chair. Tai Chi is better for balance and core strength while Qigong is better for stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia and easier to learn, according to Ms. Van Hook. Try something new this year!

Softball Conditioning will be moving to Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:001:00pm – Cost: Free

Silver Sneakers® Yoga* Tuesdays, 1pm • Thursdays, 8:30am 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.

Senior Hatha Yoga

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30am Cost: Free • Instructor: Sue Pentz Thirty minute class focusing on the abdominals.

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

Silver Sneakers® Classic*

Keep It Moving

Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

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, 10am • Cost: $3 (Free for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle This is a low impact class which offers upper body strengthening. Participant should possess consistent skills in agility, coordination and balance.

Tai Chi and Qigong

Instructor: Tonya Van Hook Mondays and Wednesdays • Cost: $3 Each Tai Chi: 11:00-11:55am Qigong: 12:00-12:45pm According to Van Hook, “Evidence-based research shows that Qigong and Tai Chi can benefit arthritis, balance and range of motion limitations, cardio-respiratory illness, diabetes, chronic pain, compromised immune system, bone and breast health, stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia.”

The classes are open to all adults, ongoing, and can be joined at any time. Both classes include gentle stretching, breathing exercises, focus on body alignment, and mindful, low-impact movements.

With adjustments, the exercises are appropriate for individuals of all physical conditions and can

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

Zumba Zeniors Tue and Thur, 9:15am-10:15am • Cost: $3 Zumba Zeniors will be taking a break in February and retuning in April. Leanna Lawson, instructor, is on maternity leave.

Brain-a-Cise Thursdays, 4-5pm • Cost: Free It is just as important to exercise your brain as you exercise your body. Join this group to be challenged each week with a different activity including trivia, puzzles, word searches, etc.

Catch the Wave – Power Walking Fridays, 8:30am • Instructor: Deb Fogle • Cost: $2 This class is an inside walking program to improve gait and pace. Wear a well-supported shoe and comfortable clothing. Participants should be able to presently walk for 20 minutes.

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Walkers and Talkers Read All Details in Hall Across From Billiards Room The Walkers and Talkers Group will be taking a break until warmer weather arrives on the scene.

Have a nice winter season!

Senior Center Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert St • Johnson City TN 37601 423-434-6220

Fitness Tidbits!

Resistance Training – We tend to lose lean muscle tone as we age. Resistance training helps to maintain and combat the loss of muscle mass.

Types include weight machines, free weights and dumbbells, body weight, elastic tubing or even household products like milk jugs (filled with sand) or even soup cans. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends the following resistance training guidelines: • 2-3 days per week of non-consecutive days • 8-12 repetitions for healthy adult • 10-15 repetitions for older or frail individuals • 8-10 exercises targeting major muscle groups Prior to beginning any exercise program, seek medical evaluation and clearance before engaging in activity.

Strive for 10 Challenge!

Now that the new year is here, take the challenge and strive to attend 10 SilverSneakers® activities each month. You become a member of the Strive for 10 Club by participating in 10 Silver Sneakers® eligible events per month. Please make sure you sign-in each day you participate in an eligible event.

There are also personal tracking sheets at the Senior Services desk for your record. Not a Silver Sneakers® member, that’s okay, you can still participate for $5 per/person plus class fee (if there is a fee). If you get 3 consecutive months of 10 events per month, you will receive a tee shirt or water bottle. Also see how you can become eligible for a grand prize drawing of a $100 gift certificate. Drawing is April, 2016.

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Groups and Meetings

February 2016

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

Johnson City Seniors’ 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 As the Page Turns (Book Club):

Weekly Bible Study Opportunities

Cost: Free-Books Provided First Thursday of each month, 10am 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: February - Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich.

March - Sound of a Train by Gilbert Girion

Wednesdays, 10am; Thursdays, 8am Each month an area clergyman leads a four week Bible study.

Breakfast is provided on Thursdays. (Donations accepted)

Writer’s Circle Cost: Free • Second and Fourth Thursdays, 10am Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion within the group.

Grief Support Gathering Cost: Free • First Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm Sponsored by Morris Baker Funeral Home.

Washington County S.A.L.T. Council First Thursday of each month, 2pm Guest Speaker: Food City - Healthy Heart/Cooking Demo Celebrate American Heart Month! Elizabeth Hall, RDN, LDN, Registered Dietitian will be presenting a healthy program that will support and strengthen your heart. Chef Tony Mammarella with Food City will also do a cooking demo of delicious heart-healthy recipes. Samples will be provided! 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!

Watauga Valley Art League Board Meeting February 8, 11:30-12:30pm