May 2013 newsletter.pub - City of Kingsport Tennessee Senior Center

Kingsport Senior Center NewsMay 2013Volume XXI Edition 51200 East Center StreetKingsport, Tennessee 37660November 21-November 22, 2013Your 2 day/1 Night package includes:-1 night hotel accommodations and breakfast-1 Holiday Dinner at the Biltmore Estate-1 Festive Holiday Lunch at the Grove Park Inn-Self guided “Candlelight Tour” of the BiltmoreHouse-Admission to Biltmore Estate and Gardens-Wine tasting at the famous Biltmore Estate WineryCost:$344.00/person– Double Occupancy$100 deposit due at sign upFinal payment due November 1.Travel Protection Plan:$51.00/person-double occupancySign up begins May 8.1

Open Door PolicyThe Kingsport Senior Center has anopen-door policy and the staff isalways willing to accept suggestions,comments, and questions from members.Center NewsKingsport Senior Center StaffDirector ~ Shirley Buchananshirleybuchanan@kingsporttn.gov392-8403Kingsport Senior Center Refund PolicyThe Senior Center staff is not authorized to giverefunds. When a refund is required for any reason,the request is first made at the Senior Center, turned into the Finance Department and checks are issued.Please allow at least three weeks for processing. Areceipt must accompany the request for a refund.The Kingsport SeniorCenter is located at1200 E. Center Street at theRenaissance Center.For more information call theCenter at (423) 392-8400http://seniors.kingsporttn.govCenter HoursMonday thru Friday 8:00am ~ 7:00pmSaturday 9:00am ~ NoonLynn View Senior Center Branch Site257 Walker StreetKingsport, TN 37665(423) 765-0134Hours: 9am to 2pm ~ Monday ~ Friday(See Branch Site Page for more information)*The Exercise Room and Computer Lab will close15 minutes prior to the closing of the Center.Membership DuesFor Fiscal YearJuly 1, 2012-June 30, 2013$15 ~ Kingsport Residents$35 ~ Sullivan County Residents$60 ~ Out-of-County ResidentsMust be at least 50 years of age to join.“The Fun Begins at 50!”Branch Coordinator ~ Cindy Pricecindyprice@kingsporttn.gov392-8402Program Leader ~ Michelle Tolbertmichelletolbert@kingsporttn.gov392-8404Wellness Coordinator ~ Kevin Lytlekevinlytle@kingsporttn.gov392-8407Program Leader ~ Marlana Williamsmarlanawilliams@kingsporttn.gov423-392-8405Secretary ~ Marsha Mullinsmarshamullins@kingsporttn.gov392-8400, FAX (423) 224-2488Program Assistant ~ Jane Whitsonjanewhitson@kingsporttn.gov392-8406Program Assistant ~ Amber Quillenamberquillen@kingsporttn.gov343-9713Branch Program Assistant ~ Diana Broylesdianabroyles@kingsporttn.gov247-5942Nutrition Site Manager ~ Sona Bingham246-8060The Senior Center will be closed on the followingdays for Memorial Day Holiday.Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27, 2013.2

Daily Activities and Classes at the CenterMondaySilverSneakers Muscular Strengthand Range of Movement ~ 8:15 ~ GymTai-chi ~ 8:30 ~ Room 310Quilting ~ 9:00 ~ Room 303Open Woodshop ~ 9:00High Impact Aerobics ~ 9:15 ~ GymCamera Club ~ Go to www.scphotogroup.comHappy Day Singers ~ 9:45Beginning Clogging ~ 10:00 ~ Room 302Hand building~ 10:00 ~ Ceramic/Clay RoomStrength Training ~ 10:15 ~ GymBeginning Belly Dance ~ 11:30 ~ Room 302Lap Swimming ~ 12:30-1:00~ DB PoolKnitting ~ 1:00 ~ Room 303Table Tennis ~ 1:00 ~ GymVolleyball ~ 4:00 ~ GymHand and Foot Card Game ~ 12:30 ~ Card RoomLap Swimming ~ 12:30-1:00 ~ DB PoolTable Tennis ~ 1:00 ~ GymBelly Dancing ~ 1:00 ~ Room 302ThursdayMini Cardio ~ 8:45 ~ Room 302Ceramics ~ 9:00 ~ Ceramics/Clay StudioWoodcarving ~ 9:00 ~ Room 303Strength Training ~ 9:30 ~ GymExercise for Everybody ~ 10:30 ~ GymGood Neighbors ~ 12:15 ~ LoungeJam Session ~ 12:30 ~ CafeteriaLap Swimming ~ 12:30-1:00 ~ DB PoolVolleyball ~ 1:00~ GymPickleball ~ 4:00 ~ GymBallroom Dance ~ 5:00 ~ Room 302TuesdayMassage Therapy ~ 8:00-2:00 ~ Multipurpose Room ~(appointment only)Mini Cardio ~ 8:45 ~ Room 302Ceramics ~ 9:00 ~ Ceramics/Clay RoomStrength Training ~ 9:30 ~ GymBasket weaving ~ 9:30-12:30 Room 303Renaissance Strings ~ 10:00 ~ AtriumSing Along ~ 10:15 ~ CafeteriaExercise for Everybody ~ 10:30 ~ GymBeginning Dulcimer ~ 11:00 ~ AtriumGood Neighbors ~ 12:15 ~ LoungeJam Session ~ 12:30 ~ CafeteriaLap Swimming ~ 12:30-1:00 ~ DB PoolShuffleboard ~ 1:00 ~ Ceramics HallwayPickleball ~ 1:00 ~ GymBasketball ~ 4:00 ~ GymKaraoke ~ 4:00 ~ Cafeteria (3rd Tuesday)Ballroom Video Class ~ 4:30pm ~ Room 302FridaySilverSneakers Muscular Strengthand Range of Movement ~ 8:15 ~ GymGenealogy Group ~ 9:00 ~ Computer LabOpen Woodshop ~ 9:00High Impact Aerobics ~ 9:15 ~ GymStrength Training ~ 10:15 ~ GymLap Swimming ~ 12:30-1:00 ~ DB PoolPickleball ~ 1:00 ~ GymBridge Group ~ 1:00 ~ Card RoomMahjong ~ 1:30 ~ Multipurpose RoomArt Class ~ 2:00 ~ Room 303SaturdayBasketball ~ 9:00 ~ GymTable Tennis ~ 10:30 ~ GymWednesdaySilverSneakers Muscular Strengthand Range of Movement~ 8:15 ~ GymTai-chi ~ 8:30 ~ Room 310Open Woodshop ~ 9:00High Impact Aerobics ~ 9:15 ~ GymIntermediate Hand Building ~10:00~Ceramic/Clay RoomStrength Training ~ 10:15 ~ GymClogging ~ 11:15 ~ Room 302CLASSSCHEDULE4

TRAVEL AND SPECIAL EVENTSOlde Southern Holiday Trip:December 18-December 20, 2013Your 3 day/2 night package includes:-2 nights hotel accommodations withbreakfast-1 Dinner with a fabulous Broadway StyleShow-Visit to the Historic Town of Old Salem-Visit to the Billy Graham Library-Guided tour of CharlotteCost:$344.00/person– Double OccupancyTravel Protection:$51.00/person– Double Occupancy$100 deposit due at sign upFinal Payment due December 6.Sign up begins May 8For more information contact theSenior Center at 392-8400OTLB: Ridgewood BBQFriday, June 7, 2013Bluff City, TN10:30am-4:30pmCost: $5.00/Lunch on your ownBest Friends FestivalWednesday, June 12, 2013Norton, VA9:30am-5:00pmCost: $8.00Free lunch, bingo, cake walk, music, andmore!Sign up begins May 10.OTLB: River Place on the ClinchCafé & River Place MarketWednesday, May 29, 2013Kyles Ford, TN10:30am-4:00pmCost: $8.00/Lunch on your ownCafé includes: Country cooking plushamburgers, sandwiches, salads, andbeans and cornbread served daily.Wednesday special: Catfish andhomemade apple turnovers.Market includes: Gifts, grocery, freshproduce, homemade crafts, huntingand fishing, local goods, first aid,candy, etc.Sign up begins May 17.Sign up begins May 15

TRAVEL AND SPECIAL EVENTSSenior Appreciation Day atGreat Smoky MountainLumberjack FeudWednesday, May 15, 2013Pigeon Forge, TN11:30am-6:00pmCost: $36.00/All inclusiveEnjoy some good food and greatentertainment!!Sign up begins May 3.Wolhfahrt Haus Presents:“Show Boat”Thursday, June 20, 2013Wytheville, VA9:45am-7:00pmCost: $44.00 All Inclusive“Southern Fried Funeral”Wednesday, June 5, 2013Barter Theatre10:30am-5:30pmCost: $32.00/ Lunch on your ownLunch at Ruby TuesdayWhen Dewey Frye drops dead in the middle of aRotary meeting, half the town of New Edinburgh,Mississippi turns out for his funeral, whether hiswidow Dorothy wants them or not. And goodnessknows she already has her hands full with feudingdaughters and a no good brother-in-law to dealwith. Laugh-out-loud funny, this big-heartedcomedy offers an affectionate look at southernfamily, manners, and traditions.Sign up begins May 3.Five Oaks Shopping TripFriday, June 28, 2013Pigeon Forge, TN8:30am-6:30pmCost: $8.00/ Lunch on your ownCome aboard for a sweeping tale spanningfour decades, Show Boat is a journey into thelives, loves and heartbreaks of three generationsof show folks on the mighty MississippiRiver. This Tony Award-winner features themusical highlights Make Believe, Life Upon theWicked Stage, Can’t Help Lovin’, Dat Man andof course Ol’ Man River.Sign up begins May 3.Sign up begins May 10.6

Your PageFrom the Dancing CornerMay Dance at THE RED ROOMThe May dance at THE RED ROOM willfeature the PATTI QUARLES TRIO on May10, 2013. Line dancing will begin at6:30pm with the band starting at7:00pm. Admission is $8.00 per person or$15.00 per couple. Please DO NOT bringfood to this dance. A concession stand isavailable.Patti has one of the longest playlists inthe Tri-Cities. I think she knows aboutevery song! You can enjoy a full varietyof music genres and she welcomes requests.Along with Patti on keyboard,Tony Rominger plays sax, harmonica, andis also a terrific singer. John Lawniczakcompletes the trio on drums. Come outand enjoy the music and dancing!The Kingsport Senior Center Wii Bowlingteam “Up Your Alley” finished with aperfect season! Along with a (7-0) recordthe “Up Your Alley” bowlers also finished1st in the conference, 1st in the State,and 7th in the nation out of 250 teams.Joyce Manis, Jim Allen, Jim Lane, CharlesGray, and Carole Keene all becamemembers of the National Senior LeagueWii Bowling “300 club” for bowling aperfect game! Our team average was anastonishing 274! Congratulations on agreat season!Team members include: Angela Price,George Price, Joyce Manis, Jim Allen, JimLane, Charles Gray, and Carole Keene.THE RED ROOM is located atHighway I-81, Exit 66,234 Carolina Pottery Drive,Blountville, TN.The winners, “The Computer Geeks”, of this yearsOmega Challenge.7

NEWS TO USEBob Ross Style Painting ClassWednesday, May 15, 2013Room 30310:00am-2:00pmCost: $50.00 payable at sign upEverything you need is included in theprice and provided (paint, canvas,brushes).Bring your lunch!Maximum of 10 peopleSign up began April 16.Medicare Options forRehabilitationTuesday, May 14, 2013Card Room12:30pm-1:30pmFreePresented by HealthSouth repsShaun Wilkinson and Jeff Clark.Refreshments provided.A Tasty Treat from MarshaCoconut-Pecan PuddingIngredients1 cup pecans– chopped1 1/2 cups coconut1 stick of butter1 cup flour (plain or self-rising)DirectionsMelt butter and add other ingredients. Stiruntil well mixed. Bake at 350 degrees for 20minutes. Stir after the first 10 minutes.Remove from oven and cool.Mix 2 boxes of instant pudding with 1 1/3cups milk for each box until thick (you canuse whatever kind/flavor of pudding youwant.) I used sugar free vanilla andcheesecake flavors. Fold in one8 ounce tub of Cool Whip.After the coconut/pecan mixture has cooled,put 1/2 of the mixture in the bottom of abowl or pan. Add the pudding mixture ontop and finish with the remainder of thepecan mixture. This can be made the nightbefore you want to use it. YUMMY!Sign up began April 16.8

Computer ClassesFour - Six Week Courses ~ $25Two Day Seminars ~ $15One Day Seminars ~ $10Must sign up in advance of first class.Internet SecurityONE DAY SEMINAR:Monday, May 20, 9:00am-11:15amand 1:00pm-3:15pm - $10.00This is an all day seminar. Each person should attend bothsessions. One of the most important classes you will evertake. Learn how to protect yourself and your computer.Microsoft WordTuesday, May 14, 21, 28, June 41:00pm-3:15pm$25.00Payment is due the first day of class.All classes, other than basic, require studentto have basic computer skills, and haveproficient skills in using a mouse, in order totake the class.Individual help is available for persons withdisabilities, in order to learn how to adaptsettings on home computers.For more information or to schedule anappointment, call Mary at 392-8433.Beginning PennywhistleBegins Tuesday, May 14Ends Tuesday, June 186 week class.Tuesday’s only.Room 3031:00pm-2:30pmGenerations Online Internet ClassMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays1:00pm - 5:00pmThis is an opportunity to learn how to use theinternet. You will learn the basics of theinternet, the lingo, how to use a mouse, sendan email, and how to use a search engine.This is a free class. Sessions are taught by atutorial on the computer. “Peer Coach” -Shelia will be there to assist you. ContactShelia in the computer room to make surethere is a computer available for you.Please call 392-8433.______________________________________Computer lab is availablefor use unless a class isscheduled.KARAOKETuesday, May 21, 20134:00pmCafeteriaGenealogy Group9:00amEach FridayComputer labCost: $10 per classpaid to instructorSign up began April 16.Joyce Manis at this years Easter EggHunt sponsored by New VisionYouth.Library Book DayThursday, May 16, 20139

Aerobics• Monday, Wednesday, Friday(ongoing)• Time: 9:15am - 10:00am• Location: Gym• Instructor: Terri Farthing• Lo-hi Impact AerobicsArt Class - Painting• Friday• Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm• Location: Room 303• Instructor: Ann Thwaites• All types of media; painting anddrawingBallroom Dance• Thursday• Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm• Location: Room 302• Instructors: Walt and MargaretBaumgardner• Learn to Waltz, Polka, Fox Trotand cut a rugBasic Woodworking• Classes are 6 weeks• Next class: Fall 2013• Senior Center Woodshop• 9:00am - 11:00am• Tuesdays and Thursdays• Cost: $50, materials notincluded• Instructor: Howard OsborneMassage TherapyTuesdays with Debra Defrieze30 minute massageCost: $15.00call (423)791-4693Spring Classes 2013Ballroom Video Class• Tuesday• Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm• Room 302• No instructor, practice to own musicBasket weaving• Tuesday• Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm• Location: Room 303• Instructor: Lynne BowersBelly Dance for Beginners(Women Only)• Monday• Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm• Location: Room 302• Instructor: Angela PriceMust have 8 for class to begin. Pleasesign up at office.Belly Dancing - (Women Only)• Wednesday• Time: 1:00pm• Location: Room 302• Instructor: Angela Price• Great for your abdominalsCamera ClubPlease visit website for meeting times• Instructor: Claude Kelly• Website: www.scphotogroup.comCeramics• Tuesday and Thursday• Time: 9:00am - 11:30am• Location: Ceramic/Clay Studio• Instructor: Mary Lamson• Please remember yourannual $10 firing feeClay (Hand building)• Monday• Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm• Location: Ceramic Room• Instructor: Aleta Chandler• Fee: $30.00, plus $10.00 firingfeeClay (Intermediate Hand building)• Wednesday• Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm• Location: Ceramic Room• Instructor: Aleta Chandler• Fee: $30.00, plus $10.00 firingfeeClogging - (Beginning)• Monday• Time: 10:00am - 11:30am• Location: Room 302• Instructor: Angela Price• Must have 8 new beginners• Sign up in officeClogging - (Intermediate)• Wednesday• Time: 11:15am• Location: Room 302• Instructor: Angela PriceDulcimer (Beginners)• Tuesday• Time: 11:00am• Location: Atrium• Instructor: Peggy Ferrell• Learn to play this beautifulinstrumentExercise for Everybody• Tuesday and Thursday• Time: 10:30am• Location: Gym• Instructor: Kevin Lytle10

Spring 2013 Classes ContinuedGood Neighbors• Tuesday and Thursday• Time: 12:15pm• Location: Lounge• Staff• Guest speakers, trips, bingoand fellowshipHappy Day Singers• Monday• Time: 9:45am• Inspirational singing at nursinghomesHarmonica Lessons• Saturday• Time: Beginner – 9:00amIntermediate – 10:00am• Location: Multipurpose Room• Instructor: Bob Swartz• Cost: $5.00 per lesson• This is an introduction to theharmonica class. You will needto purchase: 1 plastic comb,diatonic harmonica (Key of C),1 copy of Mel Bay’s DeluxeHarmonica Method by PhilDuncan, 1 wire music stand.Jam Session• Tuesday and Thursday• Time: 12:30 noon• Location: CafeteriaKnitting Class• Monday• Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm• Location: Room 303• Instructor: Barbara White• All skill levelsLap Swimming• Monday - Friday• Time: 12:30pm-1:00pm• Location: Dobyns-Bennett pool• No instructor, lap swimmingMini Cardio Exercise Class• Tuesday and Thursday• Time: 8:45am - 9:15am• Room: 302• Instructor: Roger HixsonQuilting• Monday• Time: 9:00am - 10:30am• Location: Room 303• Instructor: John PlutchakRenaissance Strings• Tuesday• Time: 10:00am - 11:00am• Location: Atrium• Instructors: Lucile Hincke andJan FenelonSilverSneakers MuscularStrength and Range ofMovement• Monday, Wednesday and Friday(ongoing)• Time: 8:15am - 9:00am• Location: Gym• Low Impact Aerobics• Instructor: Terri BowlingStrength Training• Monday, Wednesday & Friday• Time: 10:15am - 11:00am• Location: Gym• Instructor: Terri FarthingStrength Training• Tuesday and Thursday• Time 9:30am - 10:30am• Location: Gym• Instructor: Kevin LytleTai-Chi• Monday and Wednesday• Time: 8:30am• Location: Senior Center, Room 310• Instructor: Hang LeiWoodcarving• Thursday• Time: 9:00am - 12:00 noon• Location: Room 303• Beginners welcomeErma Burton Peggy Fogle servedesserts at this years EasterLuncheon.Gary and Dewanna Calhoun enjoy theirlunch at this years Easter Luncheon.Lucky winner at our minihealthfair 2013!11

CULTURAL/ARTS/CRAFTSDANCE CLASSESKingsport Adult Education classes are administeredby The Kingsport Senior Center.For more information or to sign up for aclass, please Call 423-392-8400.All classes are subject to cancellation ifenrollment does not meet minimumnumbers. Minimum number varies by class.Fees will be returned on 1st night of class ifcancelled.JOB SKILLSBeginning Computer Literacy• 6 Weeks• Fee $70• Instructor: TBA• Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm• Location: Computer Lab, Lynn View CC2008 National Electric Code(Commercial)• 8 Weeks• Fee: $70• Monday 6:00pm - 8:00pm• Instructor: Chris Ferrell,Electrical Inspector• Location: Renaissance Center CafeteriaCard Making Workshop• Instructor: TBA• Fee: $10/includes materials• Location: Lynn View CommunityCenterYou will make five cards and take materialshome to make five additional cards.Beginning Clay• 8 weeks class• Tuesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm• Fee: $60 plus $10 clay and$10 firing fee• Instructor: TBA• Minimum: 8 students• Maximum: 15 studentsThis is a beginning hand building clay class.You will learn basic hand buildingtechniques. You will complete eightdifferent projects.HEALTH/EXERCISEBeginning Golf Lessons• 6 weeks class• Fee: $25• Tuesday, 6:00pm• Instructor: TBA• Call for more informationBeginning Line Dance• 8 weeks class• Fee: $25• Instructor: Lyna Faye McConnell• Thursday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm• Location: Lynn View CommunityCenterCouples Dance• 8 weeks class• Dates same as Line Dance• Fee: $25 or free if you takeLine Dance class• Instructor: Lyna Faye McConnell• Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm• Location: Lynn View Community CenterSalsa Dance• 4 weeks class• Fee: $10 for 4 weeks/8 classes• Tuesday and Thursday• Time: 1:00pm• Room 302, Renaissance Center• Instructor: BJ Goliday2008 National Electric Code(Residential)• 8 Weeks• Fee $70• Monday 6:00pm-8:00pm• Instructor: Chris Ferrell,Electrical Inspector• Location: Renaissance Center CafeteriaBeginning Heating Ventilation and AirConditioning Certification Preparation• Part II• 10 Weeks• Fee: $165• Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm• Instructor: Jim Dotson• Location: Multipurpose Room,Renaissance CenterThere will be one more 10 week sessionfollowing this class. Upon completion of allthree sessions you will be prepared to takeyour certification test.Must have a minimum of 5 students.Must pre-register.Personal Training with Chris• Instructor: Chris Hicks• Available by the hour or as package• Contact Chris (423-741-5643)Zumba Fitness• Began March 28, 2013• 6 weeks• $25 fee per session• Thursday, 5:15pm• Instructor: Becky Mills• Location: Lynn View CommunityCenter, CafeteriaPiloxing• Began April 9, 2013• Tuesday, 6:00pm• Instructor: Becky Mills• Limited to 15 participants• $30.00 payable first night of class13

Congratulations to this years Kingsport Senior Art Show winners!1st Place– Kathryn Carmack“Loon Pond”2nd Place– Michele Gossett“Apple of My Eye”143rd Place– Dan W. McMillan“Abraham Lincoln”

The light we currently see from the North Star was actually emitted in the year 1583.Exercise is more efficient at boosting energy than caffeine.While sleeping, most people dream every 90 min, and the longest dreams (lasting 30-40 minutes)occur in the morning.Daytime naps help improve your memory and cut the risk of heart disease.Teen pregnancy rates are actually lower now than in the 1970’s.It takes the brain 20 seconds before it registers that you are full.Sumo wrestlers consume on average 20,000 calories everyday.From the years 1945-1998, we had detonated 2,053 atomic bombs worldwide.To this day, 95% of Earth’s ocean remains undiscovered.A lemon will float in water, but a lime will sink.While you can go weeks without eating, you will only last 11 days without sleeping.If you earn $20,000 a year, one minute of your life is worth a little more than seventeen cents.If you inhale a pea, it’s possible for it to sprout and grow while in your lungs.You can’t inhale through your nose and talk at the same time.The inner skin of a banana peel can be used to help whiten your teeth.We spend about 10 minutes everyday looking for misplaced items.One chocolate chip can give you enough energy to walk 150 feet.15

Kingsport Senior Center1200 E. Center StreetKingsport, TN. 37660Phone: 423-392-8400Tuesday, May 21, 2013Warriors Path State Park11:30am-1:30pmCost: Bring a side dishHotdogs and burgerswith trimmings!!Entertainment by:Daisi RainSign up began April 24.16