From BINGO to Travel Singing to Games, The Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center has something for Everyone!! Join us and experience what all the talk is

From BINGO to Travel Singing to Games, The Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center has something for Everyone!! Join us and experience what all the talk is about. Monday - Friday 8:00 4:30

Monthly Clubs, Classes & Meetings Clubs & Classes Disabled American Veterans & Auxiliary Potluck supper and meeting Third Thursday at 6p.m. BOB ROSS PAINTING 3rd Thursday 9:00 AM Painting Class with LaViolet Mondays at 9 a.m. Piecemakers Quilting Guild Regular Club Meeting 9 a.m. Mondays Charity Quilting 10 a.m. Last Monday Scrap Pack 10 a.m. Third Wed. Smoky Mountain Cancer Support Group Second Monday at 6 p.m. for a light supper, followed by program Bible Study Mondaysat 11:00 a.m. Pottery Class Tuesdays 11:00 Thursdays -CLAYMATES @ 9:30 Stitch & Chatter 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays Simply Sewing Class 10:oo last Wed. of every month Computer Classes Beginners Class 10:00 Mondays Intermediate Class 1:00 p.m. Bible Study Mondays at 11:00 A.M. Learn How to play the Dulcimer 2nd Mon. and 3rd Thur. at 6:00 p.m. Volunteers in the Garden 10:00 a.m. 1st Saturday & 3rd Wed. Hand Embroidery 2nd Tuesday at 9:00 Line Dancing Class Tuesdays @ 1:00 Clubs & Classes Wood Carving Class Wednesday & Fridays at 9:00 a.m. Quilts of Valor 2nd Tuesday at 12:30 3:00 Gadgets Class (Tablets, IPADS, Smart Phones) 9:30 Second & Fourth Wednesday Wood Burning Wednesdays and Fridays 10 2 Fitness Classes ZUMBA!! LITE 11a.m. Tues & Thurs Aging Strong Class 10:00 a.m. Mon, Wed, Fri Tai Chi 10:00 A.M. Tues, Thursdays DRUMS Mon, Fri at 11:15 A.M. YOGA Wednesdays at 11:15 Indoor Walking W/ Judy Mon, Wed 9:00 A.M. Games & Hobbies Bingo Mondays at 1:00p.m. Bowling Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Friendly Bridge Tuesdays at 1:00p.m. Bunco Bash First Friday monthly @ 1:00 P.M. Horseshoes Anytime Chorus Thursdays at 10:00 Cribbage games and instruction Fridays @ 1:00 Games & Hobbies Duplicate Bridge Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Woodshop Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:00 ga.m. Wednesdays 9:00-4:30 Mah Jongg Fridays at 1:00 p.m. Health & Wellness Blood Pressure Checks 11:00a.m. Mondays. Chair and Neck Massage Tuesdays 10:00 AM Paulette s Hair Salon Men s $10.00 / Women s $12.00 Tuesday - Friday (Call for Appt.) Paulette Griffin (517) 784-2881 Social Events Birthday & Anniversary Luncheon, Music & Bingo 4th Friday at 12:00p.m. Please bring a meat or side dish!! Joy Club 1ST Friday 10 AM Pigeon Forge Community Center Bingo Blitz 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:45 SPAN-Tastic Friday Night Dances 6:00 9:00 PM MEALS served 5 days a week Breakfast served 8:30 9:30 Lunch served 11:30-12:30 Sandwich Shop 2:00 4:00 PM Please note that activities, dates, and times are subject to change. Sorry for any inconvenience. Page 2 Page 15 Every Friday night 6:00-9:00 PM Just $5.00 Concession available We re on the web!! www.seviercountyseniors.org Our Blog: www.seviercountyseniors.wordpress.com Stay up to date with center activity, inclement weather closings and alerts. Text: seniorinfo to : 760 670 3130 Transportation is available to Johnson City and Knoxville for medical appointments for Disabled American Vets. There is no charge for this service. To schedule a ride or for more information, Please call 774-3608 Pick up point: 1124 Blanton Drive, Sevierville 37862 If you are a bingo fanatic, then you need to be here on Mar 18th at 11:45. Cost is only $5.00 and will include a lunch, and great prizes! We will be playing with bingo packs and daubers. Arrive no sooner than 11:15 to register and pick up games/information

News From Judy Top 10 reasons why older adults should exercise 1. To increase bone density and prevent Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis affects some 20 million women & 5 million men and leads to more than 250,000 hip fractures each year. Exercise delays the onset of Osteoporosis by increasing bone strength. 2. To improve self-efficiency and maintain independence. One of the top concerns is becoming dependent or a burden to someone. Exercise helps older adults maintain a greater capacity to undertake the activities of daily living. 3. To increase metabolism. Strength training increases muscle mass, which elevates metabolism. This may also lead to a reduction in overall body fat percentage. 4. To maintain balance and improve reflexes to decrease falls. As we age there is a natural decline in balance & coordination, which can be postponed and even prevented with proper strength and balance training. 5. To create a sense of community or feeling of belonging. Exercise groups enhance social interactions. New friendships are also stimulated during group exercise gatherings. 6. To improve pulmonary function. Pulmonary function declines with age due to the degeneration of the vertebral disks. Physical activity, which decreases the amount of vertebral degeneration & increases the strength of the thoracic cavity, may lead to improved pulmonary function. 7. To boost mood. Exercise reduces the incidence of depression and improves self-esteem while providing a feeling of accomplishment. 8. To help prevent and regulate diabetes. Aerobic exercise has shown to be an important means of preventing and treating non-insulin-dependent diabetes by helping regulate blood glucose levels. 9. To improve flexibility, joint range of motion and functional movement. Activities that require the body to go through the full range of movement helps keep the body flexible and mobile. Circulation is also increased. 10. To improve cardiovascular strength. Cardiovascular exercise helps maintain a healthy heart and cardiovascular system reducing the risk of heart disease. Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it: Boldness has genius, power and Magic in it Love, Jutta Page 14 The woodshop will host a lasagna lunch on March 31st. The Guys will serve lunch, buss the tables and perhaps do some entertaining! All the proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the woodshop and go towards the purchase of new tools. East Tennessee Legal Assistance Project Are you 60 or above? Do you have legal concerns? Do you have legal questions? Counsel is available on issues such as: Medicare/Medicaid No Charge for Social Security Services, SSI Contributions are accepted Nursing Homes Housing Protective Services Public Education Lynette Edwards Title III Attorney ETHRA 865-691-2551 x 4212 Page 3 Dear friends, As I write this message we have about 6 inches of snow outside. We ve had quite a bit this year, and as much as it s a pain to drive in I can t believe how beautiful it is. It is 32 degrees but there is no wind there is only peace. I can hear the little birdies singing their songs up in the treetops, and I realize how simple life can be if we just get to this peaceful spot when life throws us a little curve. There is a pureness that comes with newly fallen snow the crisp air as we breathe it in cleanses our souls if we just let it. So very thankful for days like this thankful for our jobs, thankful for the people we serve, thankful for our loved ones and yes, even thankful for the beautiful snow. We are extremely excited about our upcoming CIVIL WAR day, scheduled for Friday, March 13th, from 9a.m. -3 p.m. A wonderful variety of activities and exhibits are planned as well as a Civil War luncheon. All are welcome to attend the event, however, we do ask that you pre-register by contacting Karen Estep at 453-8080 x 107. Join us on March 17th from noon to 3 p.m. for a tasty traditional St. Patrick s Day lunch and live entertainment. Cost is only $7 per person and all are welcome. Please register by calling Karen Estep at 453-8080 x 107. Prizes for the best dressed Leprechaun will be awarded!! Our Woodshop Lasagna Supper/Bingo fundraiser has been rescheduled for noon on Tuesday, March 31st. Our woodshop members are aiming to purchase a new lathe by July 1st, and we are hoping to help them out. Cost is only $5 and all are welcome to attend! Be sure to also save the date for our 2nd Annual Senior Expo scheduled for Friday, April 24th during the hours of 9a.m. 2 p.m. Last year we had over 50 vendors, and 400 participants in attendance! Door prizes, all day entertainment, senior friendly vendors with great information, and a delicious lunch will be provided (lunch sponsored by Tennessee State Bank). Please pre-register for this event by calling Karen Estep at 453-8080 x 107. One lucky person will win a big screen television, so stop by and check it out! The Senior Expo is sponsored by Sevier County ElderWatch. Have a wonderful month!! God Bless you, Jane Howes, Director I have found the cantankerous cat in the newsletter and this my entry form.

2 9 16 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Beef Stroganoff Mixed Vegetables Bread Stick Vanilla Pudding with Whipped Topping 23 Meatloaf w/gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans, Roll Chocolate Cake w/choc. Icing Honey Baked Chicken Peas Fried Potatoes Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie Chopped Steak w/peppers & Onions Hash Browns, Peas and Carrots, Roll Jello Poke Cake 3 10 11 17 18 24 30 31 Pork Roast w/gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Roll, Applesauce Tuna Salad Sandwich on Wheat Hearty Vegetable Soup Brownie w/crm Cheese Icing Turkey & Swiss on Rye Cream of Tomato Soup Orange Jello w/ Fruit Corned Beef Scalloped Cabbage Boiled Potatoes w/butter & Parsley Green Jello w/fruit Chicken & Dumplings Green Beans Dinner Roll Banana Pudding Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread Stick, Pineapple Upside-down Cake $5.00 RE-SCHEDULED WOODSHOP FUND RAISER + BINGO 4 5 25 Asian Chicken Kabobs over Asian Rice Egg Rolls (2 ea) Peach Cobbler Parmesan Chicken over Spaghetti Green Beans Garlic Bread Apple Crisp Bingo Blitz Lunch Provided for those registered to play Bingo Taco Salad with Shell Bowl with fixins (Tomato,Cheese, Salsa, Sour Crm, Onion) Lemon Bars 12 19 26 Swiss Steak with Tomato Gravy Mashed Potatoes Carrots, Roll Lemon Bars Hot Dogs (2 ea) with Chili or Slaw Steak Fries Peanut Butter Cookie Baked Cod w/lemon Butter Tater Tots, Spinach, Garlic Bread Wayne s Fluff Loaded Baked Potatoes with toppings. Small Side Salad Judy s Fluff 6 13 20 Smoked Sausage Sauerkraut Fried Potatoes, Biscuit Yellow Cake w/chocolate Icing 27 Page 4 Turkey & Ham Wrap w/tomatoes, Cheese and Lettuce Pea Salad, Chocolate Pudding w/whip.top. CIVIL WAR DAY Choice of: Beef Stew or Ham & Beans Cornbread Baked Apples Spice Cake Birthday Anniversary Luncheon Bring a covered dish to share! :) Senior Hiking Club Thursday March 19th Since we had such a great response to the February hike we decided that we should go ahead and start up the monthly hikes again. Remember, March weather can still be crazy, so dress in layers, bring gloves, scarves, hats, and throw in your rain gear just in case of a shower. The hikes are open to the base hiking group that signed up with Karen in February. Remember this is not the same group as last year, so if you are unsure of your status please check with Karen. She ll let you know if you are in the base group or if you are listed as an alternate. We're not going to get too wild and woolly this month, as you never know what Mother Nature has in store for us in March. (Lion? Lamb?) We will park the bus at Sugarlands Visitor Center and hit the restrooms (always a highlight), then walk over to the National Park Headquarters and visit Evans Chapel Cemetery with graves from the 1800s and early 1900s, many from the 1898 typhoid epidemic. Next we will hike out to Cataract Falls. If the late winter waters are up ("early spring" sounds better), the Falls should be especially beautiful. From there we will hike out Fighting Creek Nature Trail to see a restored cabin, as well as other points of interest. (There is a Nature Trail guide pamphlet available for purchase on-site for about a dollar - honor system, no clerk to make change.) None of this itinerary is particularly strenuous for our regulars - the nature trail has some elevation change, but no really steep places. Our picnic will be at either Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area or Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg, depending on weather and road conditions. Keep an eye on weather forecasts & prepare accordingly. See you on the 19th, Jim & Renee Page 13 Join us for Civil War Day on March 13th It will be a day of fun and information like the following 10 Civil War Facts... 1. Union Soldiers were paid $13.00 per month (unless you were a black soldier you were paid $10.00 per month.) But then you were charged up to $3.00 per month for clothing. 2. Confederate Soldiers were paid $11.00 per month. 3. Approximately 625,000 men died during the Civil War. More than the number of deaths in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam Wars.COMBINED! 4. Nearly 56,000 men died in prison camps of starvation and disease. 5. The treatment of choice, for a severely damaged limb or even a broken arm or leg, was amputation. 6. There was no anesthetic during these times. So for most procedures soldiers were given a shot of whiskey and a bullet to bite down on. 7. 20% of soldiers were under the age of 18. 8. It is estimated that 400 women secretly fought in the war. 9. The cost of the war was $6.19 Billion, $146 Billion in todays dollars. 10. In 2014 the Dept. of Veterans Affairs was still paying a small pension to a surviving child of a Union Veteran. May there always be work for your hands to do, And your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane, And a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you, And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

Page 12 Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center & Sevier County Office on Aging 1220 West Main Street Sevierville TN 37862 Steamboats carried both people and animals. Since pigs smelled so bad they would be washed before being put on board. The mud and other filth that was washed off was considered useless "hog wash". Tel 865-453-8080 Fax 865-453-1632 For more information on Senior Center activities and events or to volunteer contact: David Hawkins Assistant Director 865-453-8080 X 100 dhawkins@seviercontytn.org The New Don Lundstrom Workshop Director Ralph Obenauf He was born on a frosty morning in spring of 1589. After a tour of duty fighting for the French during the Spanish American War he signed on to a pirate vessel plundering the Caribbean with the likes of Blackbeard, Capt. Blood and Jack Sparrow. After learning of his inherited seasickness he left the oceans to work with the Italian renaissance artist Michelangelo to develop the Air Screw flying machine. He revised the design and utilized his Huey concept during the Vietnam war for the United States Army. Cashing in on patents from inventions such as the Bald Chia Pet and solar powered umbrella he coasted through the next 20 years. After his retirement, Ralph has set out to break various world records including longest maintained stomach ulcer, worlds fastest receding hair line and most back hair on a man over 150.. Instructor Harvey Finwick Beginner Class Monday 10:00 to 12:00 No knowledge of computer required Advanced Class Monday 1:00 to 3:00 Must be able to start and turn off computer, select and run a program and use mouse Cost is $5.00 Page 5

page 6 Wednesday Feb. 25th at 4:00 Enjoy a movie with friends As we show Unbroken on the big screen At the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Louis Zamperini won a personal meeting with Adolf Hitler, who complimented his fast finish. In 1941, Zamperini enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was deployed to the Pacific, where his plane received heavy damage during combat. He was assigned to another aircraft and told to search for missing crews, but the plane crashed due to a mechanical failure. Most of the men died during the crash, but Zamperini survived for 47 days on a raft before being captured. Zamperini spent the rest of the war in Japanese internment camps page 11 It s Baseball Time In Tennessee

Page 10 Page 7 Trip to Woodcraft Retail store in Knoxville March 10th at 10:00 Woodcraft Supply, LLC is one of the nation's oldest and largest suppliers of quality woodworking tools and supplies. The Woodcraft catalog is a standard among woodworkers as the most complete offering of first rate products for woodworking available anywhere. If you love woodworking on a lathe, hand carving, making furniture or just love the smell of sawdust in the morning, you want to be on this trip. We will leave the center and visit the retail store in West Knoxville. We will also stop for lunch so bring your pennies and purses. $4 for the bus. Lunch not included. Old Primers Outing March 24th at 11:00 This group is really a blast If you want to learn how to shoot a gun or have been a shooter for years, we welcome you out to Smoky Mountain Firearms. Lane fees and 1 target are provided for just $8.50 and additional targets and ammunition can be purchased there. You can either ride with us if you don t have a gun or meet there at 11:00 if bringing your own. Harrah s Casino!! March 26th at 9:00 Say Goodbye to winter and hello to spring as we head over the mountain and get back to the Casino. Register early as I am sure this trip will fill up fast! Just $6.00 for the trip and includes a $10.00 voucher. (trip dependent on weather and road conditions) March 5th and 6th at 9:00 AARP Safe Driver Course Diane Lewis presents the AARP safe driver certification course. Must have pre-registered with her. March 6 at 1:00 Bunco Bash America s favorite dice game! It s fun and super easy to learn. Have fun and meet new people. The more people play the better. Mar 11th at 1:00 Presentation of Never to Old to Start The Master Gardeners will present a multi media presentation on the basics of starting, maintaining and growing a productive garden. If you think you re too old or just don t know what to do, be sure to attend this information class and you ll see that you re never to old to start! March. 13th Starting at 9AM Civil War Day Step back in time as we bring history to life. Presentations throughout the day will cover topics including a ladies era fashion show, Military living and re-enactments. Lunch will be typical food of the era. March 17. Shamrock Shenanigans At 11:30 Enjoy the spirit of the St. Patty s day holiday as we enjoy traditional food, Entertainment and games all focused on the Luck O the Irish. Prizes for best dressed Leprechaun will be awarded. March 18th. BINGO BLITZ! At 11:45 Everyone s favorite monthly bingo game. We will be playing with paper cards and daubers. Includes lunch and tons of BINGO games and prizes. $5.00 Please register March 19th. At 10:00 Crafts with Jane and Karen This month s project is a decorated wooden picture frame. Join the girls as they paint and decorate an adorable rustic frame that will look great in your home. Bring your favorite photo. Just $2.00 March 25th 9:30 AM Southern Gospel Concert With Dale and Toni Scarbrough 4:00 PM - Movie Night at the Center! Love the movies but hate going out? Stay in with us and watch Unbreakable presented in wide format and stereo! Free popcorn will be provided as well. See page 6 for additional details March 27th. Birthday/Anniversary Pot luck 12:00 Our Monthly Pot luck lunch celebrating Birthday s and Anniversaries. Bring your favorite covered dish to share with everyone and enjoy a concert by The Good Time Band

Page 8 Page 9 2 9 16 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:00 Painting with LaViolet / Indoor Walking 10:00 Aging Strong/ Basic Computer/Bowling 11:00 B/P Check & Bible Study 9:00 Painting with LaViolet Indoor Walking 10:00 Aging Strong/ Basic Computer/Bowling 11:00 B/P Check & Bible Study 6:00 Cancer Support / Dulcimers 9:00 Painting with LaViolet 9:00 Indoor walking class 10:00 Aging Strong / Charity Quilting 10:00 Basic Computer/Bowling 11:00 B/P Check & Bible Study Cards and Misc. Games are available Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 P.M. Everyone is encouraged to join in on the fun! Hand and foot Canasta, shang Hai Rummy, Poker, Tripoley, Dominoes, Sequence, Learn a new game or teach us one: Scrabble, Rummikub, Cribbage, Pinochle, Billiard and Much more!! 3 10 17 11 23 24 10:00 Head Neck Massages Chair 25 9:00 Painting with LaViolet 9:00 Indoor walking class 10:00 Aging Strong / Charity Quilting 10:00 Basic Computer/Bowling 11:00 B/P Check & Bible Study / 30 31 9:00 Painting with LaViolet 9:00 Indoor walking class 10:00 Aging Strong 10:00 Basic Computer/Bowling 11:00 B/P Check & Bible Study 10:00 Head Neck Massages Chair 10:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Pottery / Zumba Light 1:00 Intro to Line Dancing w/ Diane 9:00 Hand Embroidery 10:00 Head Neck Massages Chair / Tai Chi 10:00 WOODCARVING TRIP 11:00 Pottery/Zumba Light 12:30 Quilts of Valor 1:00 Intro to Line Dancing w/ Diane 10:00 Head Neck Massages Chair / Tai Chi 11:00 Pottery / Zumba Light 1:00 Intro to Line Dancing w/ Diane 10:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Pottery / Zumba Light 11:00 Old Primers Gun Club 1:00 Intro to Line Dancing W/ Diane 10:00 Head Neck Massages Chair 10:00 Tai Chi 11:00 Pottery / Zumba Light 11:30 Wood Shop Fundraiser Lunch 1:00 Intro to Line Dancing w/ Diane 4 18 9:00 Woodworking / 9:00 Woodcarving / Indoor walking 10:00 Wood Burning 10:00 Stitch & Chatter 10:00 Aging Strong / 11:15Yoga Class 9:00 Woodworking / Woodcarving 9:00 Theatre Group / Indoor Walking 9:30 Gadgets Class 10:00 Stitch & Chatter / Wood Burning 10:00 Aging Strong / 11:15 Yoga Class 1:00 Never to old to start -By Master Gardners 9:00 Woodworking 9:00 Woodcarving / Indoor Walking 10:00 Stitch & Chatter / Wood burning 10:00 Vols. In the garden / Scrap Pack 10:00 Aging Strong / 11:15 Yoga Class 11:45 BINGO BLITZ 9:00 Woodworking / Indoor walking class 9:00 Woodcarving / 9:30 Gadgets Class 9:30 Southern Gospel Concert 10:00 Stitch & Chatter / Aging Strong 10:00 Wood Burning / Simply Sewing 11:15 Yoga 4:00 Movie Night at the Center Free Legal Aid is now available for low income persons on the third Tuesday of every month by appointment. Call: 865-637-0484 Bob Ross Painting -Instructor Rick Le Beau offers a Wet on Wet technique of oil painting. Students will leave with a completed painting, even if they ve never painted before.. There is a charge for supplies and registration is required. Please contact Rick at 423-623-7361 5 6 13 12 9:30 Claymates Pottery 9:00-3:00 CIVIL WAR DAY! 14 19 26 9:00 AARP Safe Driving 9:30 Claymates Pottery 10:00 Chorus / TaiChi 11:00 Zumba Light 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 10:00 Chorus / TaiChi 11:00 Zumba Light 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 Bob Ross Painting / 9:00 Hikers Club 9:30 Claymates Pottery 10:00 Chorus/TaiChi / Crafts with Jane & Karen 11:00 Zumba Light 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 6:00 DAV Meeting / Dulcimers 9:00 Harrah s Casino 9:30 Claymates Pottery 10:00 Chorus / TaiChi 11:00 Zumba LIght 12:30 Duplicate Bridge 20 27 9:00Woodcarving AARP Safe Driving 10:00 Aging Strong / wood burning 10:00 Pathweighs to health 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Mah Jongg / BUNCO BASH 6:00 Friday Night Dance 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Aging Strong / wood burning 10:00 Pathweighs to health 1:00 Mah Jongg / Cribbage 6:00 Friday Night Dance 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Aging Strong / wood working 10:00 Wood Burning 10:00 Pathweighs to health 1:00 Mah Jongg / Cribbage 6:00 Friday Night Dance 9:00 Woodcarving 10:00 Aging Strong / wood burning 10:00 Pathweighs to health 12:00 Bday/Anniv. Pot Luck 1:00 Mah Jongg / Cribbage 6:00 Friday Night Dance 20 27 10:00 Volunteers in the Garden Fort Sanders Sevier Senior Center & Office on Aging 1220 W. Main Street, Sevierville TN 37864 For Activities information call David at 865-453-8080 x 100 For Transportation, please call Ashley at 453-8080 x 105 7