Senior Lifestyles - Johnson City

Senior Lifestyles VOLUME LXXXVI NO. 86

JUNE 2021

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A BIG Thank Thank Youto toFore allwho who donated andhelped helpedwith withpacking packingand anddelivery delivery A BIG You all donated Swing Into Action the Causeand for our Spring Forward for Seniors Project.

With your help, the JCSC Founfor our Spring Forward for Seniors With your help, the JCSC FounSenior Foundation Golf Project.

A BIG Center Thank You to all who donated and helped with packing and delivery dation supplied three bags filled with groceries and household products dation supplied three bags withProject. groceries household products toto for our Spring Forward for filled Seniors Withand your help, the JCSC FounTournament was a huge success!

205 low-income seniors.

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May 2021

All members who have Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™ or Silver & Fit®

All All members members who who have have Silver Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™ or Silver & Fit® Attention through your insurance.

Haveyou you updated your paperwork yet?We We need through your insurance. updated your paperwork yet? need through your insurance. Have Have

All members who have Silver Sneakers®, Renew Active™ or Silver & Fit® newforms forms forfolks folksthat thatare are eligible these programs.

Please see front desk new for eligible forfor these programs.

Please see front desk new forms for folks that are through your insurance.

Have you updated your paperwork yet?

We need if you have not taken care of this during January 2020.

We are now offering if you have not taken care of this during January 2020.

We are now offering all all if you have not taken care new forms for folks that are eligible for these programs. Please see front desk three programs.

So our records are accurate, everyone will be required to rethree programs.

So our records are accurate, everyone will be required to rethree programs. ourofrecords if you have not takenSo care this during January 2020. We are now offering all new yourcertification certification through our center these programs.

Please see front new your through center forfor these programs.

Please front new your certification through three programs.

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

There are brochures explaining the eligible classes desk for more information.

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

There are brochures explaining the eligible classes for each of these programs at the front desk.

Alert:Many Manyof ourmembers membershave havefragrance fragrance sensitivity.Perfumes, Perfumes, afterAlert: sensitivity. afterAlert: Many ofofour our members

Alert: Manyand of our members have fragrance sensitivity.

Perfumes, aftershaves and other scented beauty products may cause allergic reactions. shaves other scented beauty products may cause allergic reactions. shaves and other scented shaves and other scented beauty products may cause allergic reactions.

To be considerate of our members and staff please refrain from using To be considerate of our members and staff please refrain from using To be considerate of Toscented be considerate of our members and staff please refrain from using scentedproducts. products.Thank ThankYou! You! scented products.

Thank scented products. Thank You!

Change in Congregate Meal Drive-Thru Service: Changein inCongregate Congregate Meal Drive-Thru Service: Change in Congregate Change Meal Drive-Thru Service:

The City Senior Center There activities happening within the During 1st1st JohnsonCity CitySenior SeniorCenter Center isopen. open.

There limited activities happening within thecenter. center.

During the The Johnson City Senior Center isopen. open.

There isislimited limited activities this TheJohnson Johnson isis There is is limited activities happening within the center.

During the 1stthe phase of opening, congregate meals will continue to be served as a drive thru service only.

No meals will be phase of opening, congregate meals will continue to be served as a drive thru service only.

No meals will be phase of opening, congregate meals will continue to be served phase of opening, congregate meals will continue to be served as a drive thru service only. No meals will be allowed brought into the center.

Your meal Reordering process and pick upup allowed tobe bebrought broughtinto intothe the center.

Your meal will beserved served hot.

Reordering process and pick allowed to be brought into the center.

Your meal will be served allowed to to be center.

Your meal willwill bebe served hot.hot.

Reordering process and pick up procedures will remain the same. procedures willremain remainthe thesame. same. procedures will remain the same. procedures will IfIfIfyou meal, the pick-up times are from 11:30a-12:00p each through Friday.

Please you ordered meal, the pick-up times are from 11:30a-12:00p youordered orderedaaaameal, meal,the thepick-up pick-up times are from 11:30a-12:00p each dayMonday Monday through Friday.

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

Please contact are unable pick up your reserved meal (423-434-6226 oror423-434-5723) contact us you are unable to pick up your reserved meal contact usifififyou youare areunable unable to pick up your reserved meal (423-434-6226 423-434-5723) contact us us toto pick up your reserved meal (423-434-6226 or 423-434-5723)

FTHRA Program FTHRA Nutrition Program FTHRANutrition Nutrition Program

Monday Monday Monday

Pizza Casserole PizzaCasserole Casserole 33 3Pizza Brussel Sprouts Brussel Sprouts Brussel Sprouts Corn Corn CornTexas Toast Texas TexasToast Toast Hamburger w/ onion Baked Beans 10 Hamburger w/w/onion Beans Chicken Dinner Roll 1010 onion Baked Baked 7 Hamburger & mayoAlfredo Bun Beans &&Brussel mayo mayo Bun WholeSprouts Potatoes Bun

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Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Oven Fried Chicken Oven Oven Fried Chicken OvenFried FriedChicken Chicken Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Scalloped Potatoes Lima Beans Lima Broccoli LimaBeans Beans Dinner Roll Dinner Dinner Roll DinnerRoll Roll Cheese Omelet Cheese Meatloaf CheeseOmelet Omelet Sausage Sausage Mashed Potatoes Sausage Grits Grits Green Grits Peas

Menu May Menu for June Menufor forMay May 5 525

Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

Country StyleBreast SteakSteak PearsSliced Apples Country Style Turkey Country Stylew/Steak Pears Pears w/ gravy DinnerDinner Roll Roll w/gravy gravy Dinner w/ gravy DinnerRollRoll Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Dressing Peas Mashed & CarrotsPotatoes

Peas Carrots Green Peas& Beans & Carrots Breaded Fish w/ tartar Bun Orange Juice 12 Breaded Fish w/ w/tartar Dinner Breaded Chicken Orange Juice Dinner Roll Bun Roll Breaded Fish tartarBun 12 9 Orange Juice Biscuit w/ gravy 12sauce sauce Tenders Biscuit saucePotatoes Scalloped Biscuitw/w/gravy gravy Scalloped Macaroni & Cheese GreenScalloped Beans Potatoes Potatoes Green Beans Lima Beans Green Beans Chili Dog w/ mustard & Baked Beans 19 Breaded Chicken Carrots Breaded Chicken Carrots Sloppy Joe Dinner Baked Beans Chili Dog w/ mustard & Chicken, Broccoli & Cinnamon Roll Roll onions Bun Breaded Chicken Dinner Carrots 1619Tenders Chili Dog w/ mustard & Baked Beans 19 Tenders Dinner Scalloped Potatoes Bun onions Rice Casserole Applesauce Macaroni & Cheese Potato Tenders DinnerRollRoll onionsWedges Bun

Thursday Thursday Thursday

ChickenChicken Peach Cobbler 6 63Cheesy Peach Cobbler Hamburger w/ onion CornPeach Cheesy Chicken Cobbler7 6 Cheesy Spaghetti Texas Toast

Spaghetti Texas ToastToast & mayo BunTexas Spaghetti Vegetable Medley Potato Wedges Vegetable Medley

Vegetable Medley

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Sliced Turkey Breast Tropical Fruit

Turkey Breast Bread (2)FruitFruit Tuna Salad 13 10w/13mayoSliced Tropical Sliced Turkey Breast(2)Tropical Bread Bread (2) w/ mayo

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Friday Friday Friday Taco Casserole Taco Chips Taco Chips Casserole Cheese Omelet Orange Juice Taco Casserole Taco Chips 74 7 Taco Cauliflower Cornbread Cauliflower Cornbread Sausage Biscuit w/ gravy Cauliflower Cornbread Apple Crisp Apple CrispCrisp GritsApple Chili Mac Casserole Cornbread Chili Mac Casserole Cornbread Baked Ziti TexasCornbread Toast 14 11 Chili Mac Casserole Corn 14 Italian CornMixed Vegetables CinnamonCorn Applesauce

Bread (2) mayoLettuce LettuceShredded & w/Tomato Lettuce & Tomato Broccoli Salad Cinnamon Applesauce Pineapple Tidbits Whole Potatoes Pears Cole SlawLettuce & Tomato Cinnamon Applesauce Whole Potatoes Cole Slaw Fruited Jell-O Cole Slaw w/ crackers Mandarin Oranges 21 Meatball sub w/ mozz. Bun 17 Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit 18 20 Tuna Salad Tuna w/ crackers Oranges Breaded Chicken Patty Green Beans 17 14Chicken sub sub w/ mozz.

PizzaMeatball Casserole Pot Pie Biscuit Country Style Steak Dinner Roll Shredded Lettuce Bread (2)Mandarin 21 Tuna w/ crackers Mandarin Orangescheese 1821 Meatball Steamed Broccoli 17 18 20 15 1720 SaladSalad w/ mozz.Bun Bun Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit 18 Shredded Lettuce Bread (2) w/ mayo and dill pickle Bun cheese Pasta Salad Corn Steamed Broccoli Mashed Potatoes Sweet Potato Fries BakedBroccoli Apples Shredded Lettuce Bread (2) cheese Steamed Pasta Salad Sweet Potatoes Macaroni & Cheese Carrots Potato Wedges Carrots Sweet Potato FriesFries Peaches Corn Baked Apples Peas & Carrots Pasta Salad Macaroni & Cheese Potato Wedges Sweet Potato Baked Apples Chicken Parmesan Dinner Roll Baked Ham Salisbury Steak w/ gravy Tomatoes Dinner Roll Corn Meatloaf Dinner Roll Beef Goulash Dinner Roll 24 27 25 26 28 Corn Pasta w/ sauce Sweet Potatoes Steamed Pineapple Chicken Salad Beef Goulash Chicken Parmesan RollRoll Baked Ham Mashed Green BBQSalisbury PorkSteak Riblet Bun Tomatoes Salisbury w/ gravy Chili DogPotatoes w/ Baked Beans Meatloaf Dinner RollRoll Baked FishBeans w/ Tartar Dinner Succotash Goulash Roll 21 Beef 24 24Italian 27 2528Rice 2522 262326Broccoli 28 Chicken Parmesan Dinner Dinner Baked Ham Steak w/ gravyTomatoes Meatloaf Dinner Beef Goulash Dinner Roll 24 27 Mixed 25 Vegetables w/ cheese Green Beans & Dinner Roll Cole Slaw Peas Pasta w/ sauce Sweet Potatoes Green Peas Pears Sweet Potatoes Steamed Rice Pineapple mustard &Potatoes onions Bun Mashed sauceBeans Dinner Roll Green Pasta w/ sauce Sweet Steamed Rice Pineapple MashedPotatoes Green Beans Sliced Apples Dinner Roll w/Potatoes Fruited Jell-O Pears Italian Mixed Vegetables Broccoli cheese Green Beans & & Dinner Roll Roll Potato Wedges Au Gratin Potato Green Peas Pears Italian Mixed Vegetables Broccoli w/ cheese Green Beans Dinner Green Peas Pears Bread (2) Dinner Roll Sliced Apples Dinner Roll 31 Sliced Apples Dinner Roll Cheesy Chicken Baked Apples Ham Sandwich w/ Bean Salad Salisbury Steak Dinner Roll 30 28 31 29 31 Spaghetti Dinner Roll lettuce & mayo Pineapple Mashed Potatoes Italian Mixed Corn and Black Bread (2) Brussel Sprouts Vegetables One 2% milk is included with each meal.

All servings are 1/2 cup. All entrees are 3 oz. servings or one portion. **Menu may change due to weather and availability.

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIAL DAY NO MEALS SERVED MEMORIAL DAY

NO NOMEALS MEALSSERVED SERVED

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

One will be served 12:00-12:15 those who have registered.

At 12:15 continuing if thereor is food it will be served to those who did notto register but have OneCongregate 2% milk milkMeals is included withfrom each meal. Allforservings servings are 1/2 cup. All entrees are 3until oz.12:25 servings oneavailable, portion. **Menu may change due weather and availability. shown up to eat lunch. Please register in advance to ensure your meal!

CongregateMeals Mealswill willbe beserved servedfrom from12:00-12:15 12:00-12:15for forthose thosewho whohave haveregistered. registered. At At12:15 12:15continuing continuing until until 12:25 12:25 ifif there there is is food food available, available, itit will will be be served to those who did not register but have Congregate Congregate Meals will Please be served fromin 12:00-12:15 thoseyour whomeal! have registered. At 12:15 continuing until 12:25 if there is food available, it will be served to those who did not register but have shownup upto toeat eatlunch. lunch.

Please register inadvance advanceto tofor ensure your meal! shown register ensure shown up to eat lunch. Please register in advance to ensure your meal!

Senior Lifestyles

June 2021

Hiking 101*

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HIKING WITHIN JOHNSON CITY. THERE’S PARKS FOR THAT TOO! BUFFALO MOUNTAIN PARK, 570 HIGH RIDGE ROAD – OFFERS 8.2 MILES OF HIKING TRAILS CONSIDERED MODERATE. ALL MILEAGE IS MEASURED FROM THE PICNIC AREA. A 1,500-FOOT-RISE FROM THE PICNIC AREA TO THE TOP CAN BE STRENUOUS IF YOU’RE NOT IN FAIRLY GOOD SHAPE. Wing Deer Park

NOW THAT MANY OF THE NATIONAL PARKS ARE OPEN, USE THESE GUIDELINES IN PREPARATION FOR YOUR HIKE. TEN ESSENTIALS FOR SENIOR HIKERS

Buffalo Mountain Park

• WHITE ROCK TRAIL: 4.5 MILE LOOP • HUCKLEBERRY KNOB: .05 MILE • LADY SLIPPER LOOP: .09 MILE • HARTSELL HOLLOW: .05 MILE • WHITE ROCK: 2.5 MILES • TIP TOP: 2.1 MILES

• BOOTS AND SHOES – BOOTS OR SHOES WITH TREADS. • ANKLE HIGH BOOTS SUPPORT ANKLES AND KEEP YOU FROM TWISTING ANKLES.

JACOB’S NATURE PARK AT SINKING CREEK, 1220 KING SPRINGS ROAD – THE PARK FEATURES TWO MAIN TRAILS. THE MINGA PATH IS A .7 MILE LOOP AND TURTLE RIDGE TRAIL ALSO MEASURES .7 IN LENGTH. HOWEVER, THERE ARE SEVERAL SMALL TRAILS WITHIN THE PARK WHICH CAN MAKE YOUR HIKING PLEASURE A 3-MILE ADVENTURE.

• ENSURE FOOTWEAR IS BROKE-IN. • SOCKS – WOOL OR SYNTHETIC, PREFERABLY NO COTTON, MATCH SOCKS TO SHOES FOR COMFORT AND CUSHIONING. • RAIN JACKET – WATERPROOF, BREATHABLE AND PACKABLE. ENSURE JACKET IS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE SEVERAL LAYERS OF CLOTHING. • CORRECT LAYERS OF CLOTHING – INCLUDE LAYERS OF CLOTHING FOR THE CORRECT SEASON. BASE LAYERS MADE OF SYNTHETIC MATERIAL ALLOW FOR WICK¬ING OF PERSPIRATION. CARGO PANTS WORK WELL AND SOME ARE ZIPPERED TO REMOVE LOWER HALF OF LEGS TO CONVERT TO COOLER ATTIRE. • WATER – DRINKING WATER FOR YOURSELF IN EITHER STAINLESS STEEL OR NALGENE WATER BOTTLE. IT IS IMPORTANT TO STAY WELL HYDRATED. • MEDS/BIOLOGICAL NEEDS – ALL MEDICINES YOU NEED, TOILET PAPER IN PLASTIC BAGGIE, SMALL BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER. • SMALL BACKPACK – SMALL LIGHT WEIGHT BACK PACK TO CARRY ES¬SENTIALS, JACKET, RAIN JACKET, WATER, FOOD, MEDS/ BIOLOGICAL NEEDS. • TREKKING POLES – HELPS WITH BALANCE AND RELIEVES STRESS ON LOWER EXTREMITIES. A SINGLE WALKING STICK MAY ALSO BE PREFERRED. • HATS – PACK A HAT TO PROTECT FROM THE SUN AND CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS. • SUN PROTECTION – SUNSCREEN AND SUNGLASSES. • HIKE WITH ANOTHER PERSON – OR AT LEAST LET SOMEONE KNOW OF WHERE YOU ARE HIKING AND TIMELINE. IF HIKING WITH OTHERS REMEMBER YOUR SIX FOOT DISTANCING. Willow Springs Park

BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!

Jacob’s Nature Park

Kroger “Community Rewards” Program Cost: Free!

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

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

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

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

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

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Healthy Living

Ask Our Nurse If you have health concerns, need help finding resources, want information about vaccines, medications, lab results or any health related condition, our nurse, Jeanne Clarke, RN is happy to assist. She can be reached Monday – Thursday, 9 am-2 pm at 423-434-6235.

Eat Smart & Move More Series (18+) Every Monday in June & July- beginning June 7, 11a-12p Cost: FREE Speaker: Emily Bradburn, UT Extension Do you need some motivation to eat healthy and be more active? Many of us do after this past year. Join us for a series of 8 classes that will feature delicious recipes, healthy cooking tips, money and time saving ideas, meal planning suggestions and focus on getting more active. Receive a free cooking tool each week, samples, plus recipes to make the most of the fresh farmer’s market produce. You don’t have to come to every session, but we know you will want to. Please pre-register by calling 423-434-6237.

Hump Day Upbeat – LIVE! (50+) Wednesdays, June 9 & 23, 10:30-11:30a Cost: FREE What do you get when you mix some laughter, trivia, brain games, inspiration and uplifting fun? Come find out!! It’s been a tough year and we hope you enjoyed the Hump Day e-mails that we sent out on Wednesdays. Now, we want to come together LIVE in a small group to lift our moods, work our brains and support each other. It will be good for your body, mind and spirit! Please pre-register by calling 423-434-6237.

Advances in Joint Replacement Surgery (18+) Wednesday, June 30, 11a-12p Cost: FREE Speaker: Misty Jenkins, RN, MSN, ONC, Director of Orthopedic Services, JCMC Learn the latest information about hip, knee, shoulder and ankle replacement.

Find out what to expect before and after surgery plus practical information to assist in your recovery. Please call 423-434-6237 to pre-register.

Arts & Crafts Creative Card Making Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin Cost: $7 Thursday, June 24 9-10:30a OR Wednesday, June 30 2-3:30p Have you been sending out more greeting cards than usual during this pandemic and time of social distancing? It’s good to keep in touch and remind others that you are thinking about them. We will be making a variety of cards this month. We are meeting in person! You will be making 6 cards and will be competing the stamping and embossing yourself.

Don’t delay, seats are limited in number. Two classes offered.

Please call 423-434-6237 to reserve.

June 2021

Patriotic Wreath Instructor: Chyrl McLaughlin & Ann Whitson Cost: $8 Wednesday, June 2 9:30-11:00a Come and join in on the fun of making a patriotic wreath that you can display on your door all summer! All supplies will be furnished. Don’t delay, seats are limited in number. Please call 423-434-6237 to reserve.

Bottle Lamps (Ages 18+) Instructor: Sherry Bernheisel Cost: $8 Monday June 14 1-3p Would you like to make something unique for yourself or someone else? Here is your opportunity! We will use glass bottles, lights and dye to create a beautiful and unusual lamp to decorate your home or give as a gift.

Come join the fun! All materials furnished.

Please call 423-434-6237 to reserve.

Video Series – A History of European Art (Ages 18+) Instructor: Ann Whitson Cost: Free Wednesday June 9 1:00 –2:30pm In June’s class we will learn about Post-Impressionist Art in Europe from Seurat to Matisse. And also explore Cubism and Early Modern Painting. If you have books or materials for note taking please bring them. Please call 423-434-6237 to reserve.

Pencil Drawing Made Easy (Ages 18+) Instructor- Ann Whitson Cost: Free Tuesdays 1-2:30p Tuesday afternoon drawing offers an encouraging, relaxed atmosphere in which to create and learn. Bring your materials and projects and take advantage of any instruction needed in technique or skill. Please call 423-434-6237 to reserve.

June 2021

Healthy Living

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Groups & Meetings Constituent Services (Ages 50+) Cost: Free 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2-4p A representative of Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger will be available to discuss concerns and issues that you may have Some of the ways that Congresswoman Harshbarger’s district offices can be of assistance: • Senior Citizens: Social Security and disability • Students: financial aid, entrance to U.S. Service Academies • Veterans: VA claims and military service problems • Small Business: SBA loan applications, technical assistance and interpretation of federal regulations Home Buyers: FMHA, FHA, and VA home loan application problems The individual meetings will be in the game/card room. No appointment is needed.

Swing Into Action Fore the Cause Senior Center Foundation Golf Tournament

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June 2021

Happy Nurses Week 2021!

Contact us today for services including:

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

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

Our Amenities & Activities Include:

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

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

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

505 N Roan Street Johnson City, TN 36701

www.agapenrc.com

4TH ANNUAL

Cruisin’

for a

Cause!

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Saturday | June 5, 2021 | 10 am – 3 pm

at THE MALL at JOHNSON CITY 2011 N. Roan St. (Lower Level Parking Lot Facing North Roan St.)

OPEN TO ALL CARS & TRUCKS! $10 Pre-Registration | $15 Day of Show Reserve your vendor table today for $20 at

(423) 212-5644

FREE ADMISSION TO SPECTATORS! All proceeds will be donated to Alzheimer's Tennessee!

• FOOD • VENDORS • MUSIC • DUNKING BOOTH • 50/50 RAFFLE 2412 Knob Creek Rd. | Johnson City, TN 37604 | (423) 212-5644 | www.dominionseniorliving.com

June 2021

Volunteers

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Ready, Set, Serve…..Volunteer!

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

Volunteer Hours

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

Hope to see you soon!

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Senior Lifestyles

CRAFT FAIR AND FARMER’S MARKET Join us for a beautiful day at Everlan, Johnson City’s newest luxury independent living community for adults 55+. Come shop local and enjoy food, crafts and fun!

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 TH | 11:00 a . m . - 3:00 p . m .

Located at 2623 Peoples St. | Johnson City, TN 37604

Call (423) 226-0463 for more details or to be a vendor.

L I V I N G at its F I N E S T | W W W. E V E R L A N L I V I N G . C O M

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June 2021

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Dr. Holly Dockery DNP AGPCNP-BC

Primary Care Nurse Praccconer

Board Cercfied in Geriatric Care

Accepcng New Pacents for:

Home Care Consulting Service

• Arthricc & Degeneracve Joints • Joint Injeccons Most Insurances Accepted

Appointments (423) 388-3643

aimtricices.com

We Offer: • Assist elderly and medically complex clients • Improve mobility and independence • Develop activity and exercise programs • Increase stability and reduce the risk of falling • Providing status checks – monitoring any changes in medical condition • Home assessments for Safety and Functional Mobility In-home care can make aging in place much safer for most seniors, especially when used in tandem with home modifications and assistive techniques. Elder Guide can provide the assistance that will help them to remain in the comfort of their own homes.

For more information or to request an in-home consultation call

(423) 676-4852

or read about us at our website. • elderguideTN.com

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MONDAY

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10:30 Naturally Yours, Spring Into Summer

WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY

9:30 Patriotic Wreath

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4:00 Dandy Line Dancers

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1:00 Pencil Drawing

10:30 Hump Day Upbeat LIVE!

3:30 Line Dance with Martha

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9:00 Creative Card Making

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Lifestyle Sports Pickleball (Ages 18+) Gym 2 – Monday through Friday (7:30a; 10:30a) Gym 1 – Monday through Friday (8:30a; 11:00a) Gym 2 – Mon, Wed, and Fri (1:30p) Cost: FREE Join in on the fun! This activity is a modified version of tennis. We play doubles.

Pickleball Guidelines • Pickleball nets will be set up and taken down each day.

• Indoor pickleballs will be available on each court.

• Players must provide his/her own paddle.

• The middle court on each gym floor will not be available for play.

• Pickleballs will be sanitized after each time slot.

• Please only sit on the bottom bleacher seats. Seats will be sanitized after each time slot.

• Outdoor courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis but users must provide their own net and outdoor pickleballs.

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Senior Billiards (Ages 18+) Monday through Friday 7:30a; 9:30a; 12:30p; 3:00pm Cost: FREE Billiards Guidelines • Reservations are required to play billiards.

• Only two tables will be available during each time slot.

• Only two players per table.

• If using a cue stick belonging to the center, please sanitize before and after use.

• Use sanitizing wipes to clean balls and racks before and after use.

• Time will be limited to 90 minutes.

• No food or drink allowed in the billiards room except bottled water.

Men’s Senior Softball (Ages 60+) Registration forms for the upcoming 2021 season are available at the front desk.

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Schedule of Activities

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

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

Classic (Ages 50+) Monday and Wednesday, 10a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Lauren Qualls Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Classic (Ages 50+) Monday and Wednesday, 12:45pm Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) Instructor: Deb Fogle Increase muscular strength, range of movement and practice activities for daily living.

Circuit (Ages 50+) Tuesday and Friday, 10a Cost: $3 (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants)

Fitness

Instructor: Lauren Qualls 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.

Stretch (Ages 50+) Thursday, 10a and 12:45pm Cost: Free Instructors: Lauren Qualls & Deb Fogle Participants will be guided through a 45 minute gentle stretching routine. Stretches will be chair based and modified for varied abilities.

Group Exercise Guidelines • Reservations are required for all fitness classes.

• Class sizes will be smaller to accommodate the recommended distance of 10 feet for fitness classes.

• Please use provided disinfectant wipes before and after each use.

• Do not move chairs. Chairs have been placed in the correct location for recommended distancing.

• Chairs will be disinfected after each class.

• All classes will be in the Dining Room. When finished, exit to your left toward the Senior Center lobby to exit the building.

• Masks are required when not exercising.

If you choose to exercise with a mask on, please decrease intensity since breathing becomes more difficult when exercising with a mask.

June 2021

Fitness Room Monday through Friday 7:00a; 8:30a; 10:00a; 11:30a; 1:00p; 3:00p; 4:30p Cost: Daily and Monthly fee options (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants)

Fitness Room Guidelines • You must register for a time slot for the fitness room.

• Please wipe down equipment with disinfectant wipes before and after use.

• Do not use equipment that has been marked “unavailable.”

• We ask that you limit your time on cardiovascular equipment to 20 minutes to accommodate others.

• To assist with social distancing, several pieces of equipment have been moved across the hall.

You may use either or both rooms during your visit. Disinfectant wipes and hand-sanitizing stations will be available in both rooms.

• Only bottled water is allowed in the fitness room.

• Mats will not be available for use.

• If using dumbbells, please disinfect before and after using.

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Ongoing Events MONDAY

Billiards Room Fitness Room Lap Swim Therapy Pool Pickleball (Gym 2) Fit & Toned Pickleball (Gym 1) Classic

TUESDAY

Billiards Room Fitness Room Lap Swim Therapy Pool Pickleball (Gym 2) Fit & Toned Pickleball (Gym 1) Outshine Fitness Circuit

WEDNESDAY

Billiards Room Fitness Room Lap Swim Therapy Pool Pickleball (Gym 2) Fit & Toned Pickleball (Gym 1) Classic

THURSDAY

Billiards Room Fitness Room Lap Swim Therapy Pool Pickleball (Gym 2) Fit & Toned Pickleball (Gym 1) Stretch

FRIDAY

Billiards Room Fitness Room Lap Swim Therapy Pool Pickleball (Gym 2) Fit & Toned Pickleball (Gym 1) Circuit

There are various times for the events listed above.

Please check the individual event within the newsletter for more details.

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

Therapy Pool Schedule: Adult Only Open Therapy (Adults & Seniors) Monday through Friday 7:15a; 8:15a; 9:15a; 10:15a; 1:15p; 2:15p; 3:15p; 4:15p Cost: $2 per visit or $25 per month (Free to Silver Sneaker®, Silver & Fit® and Renew Active® participants) An adult only time for therapy that you can engage in activities of your choice to fit your therapeutic needs. This pool is for low impact swimming. You will

Dance not be allowed to jump, splash or make big waves.

Aquatic Guidelines • Individuals must preregister for lap swim and therapy pool time.

• Time in pool will be limited to 45 minutes.

• Only one swimmer allowed per lane in the lap pool.

• Only eight individuals in the therapy pool during time slot.

• Locker rooms will be available for use during this phase.

• Please come dressed to get into the pool to limit time in the locker rooms.

• No pool parties or open swim will be scheduled.

Line Dance with Martha (Intermediate Level) (Ages 12+) Mondays 3:30p-5p 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! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited, Pre-registration is required.

Dandy Line Dancers (Ages 12+) (Advanced Line Dancing) Fridays 4p-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. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited, Pre-registration is required.

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Lifelong Learning

Naturally Yours, Spring into Summer Instructor: Connie Deegan Program Coordinator/Nature Tuesday, June 1 10:30a Cost: Free As we approach summer, consider this opportunity to gather informative tidbits of the natural northeast Tennessee outdoors. With the help of photographs and discussions between the narrator and those present, attendees will effortlessly learn more about things found in our surrounding natural areas. Class size is limited, Pre-registration is required.

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