January 2017 The ESC NEWS Everett Senior Center 702 Burchfield Street. Maryville, TN 37804 (865) 983-9422 We Had A Great 2016 @ ESC!!! Celebrating January Closed January 2nd Fun Day Trips! Potluck/Bingo Pg.2 Mid-Week Music Pg.2 Scrapbooking Pg.2 Iphone/Tablet Classes Pg.3 HealthCare Classes (Dementia/Diabetes) Pg.3 Retirement Decisions Class Pg.4 Ballroom Dance Class Pg.4 Tai-Chi Class Pg.4 Mid-Week Music Grew to 2 Wednesdays a Month!
January, 2016 Pg. 2 Free Mid-Week Music Concert!! Bring a friend or two!!! Every 2nd Wednesday and 4th Wednesday of each month. Time: 10:00am 11:30 a.m. Performances beginning at 10:00 am. Ample seating is available so bring a friend! You don t have to be a center member to enjoy this musical revue! This monthly music event is proudly sponsored by BMH Senior Services featuring Edward Harper as our emcee assisted by Beverly Sherrod and Everett Senior Center staff. Fourth Wednesday sponsored by Brian Tuggle, President of Personal Care Choices. Light refreshments will be served. Musicians please register to perform between 9:30 10:00. SCRAPBOOK & PAPER CRAFTERS Every Monday 9:00 a.m. 3:45 p.m. ESC has table space available for scrapbooking and paper crafters. Each table is $2.00/members and $5.00/non-members - per person per day. If you pay ahead for 3 visits you will get the 4 th visit free! You can come when you want! We have Free Wi-Fi available and other amenities. Call the center for more details! Coloring Pages The First Friday of each Month! 1:00pm-3:00pm Supply fee: $2.00 Join Stacy and find your creativity in Coloring Pages! With dozens of pages to choose from and more available every day, we have crayons, markers, color pencils, and water color pencils. Space is limited, please call to sign up! Painting Classes Water Color Painting Instructor: Penny Reasor Mondays from 9:30 a.m. 12:30. Cost is $60.00 ESC members and $75.00/Nonmembers. Please call for availability. Oil Painting Instructor: Barbara Goddard Wednesdays, 9:30AM-12:30PM. Cost is $60.00 ESC members and $75.00/Nonmembers. Please call for availability. TEXTILE GROUPS Quilter Group every Tuesday 12:00-4:00 Beehive Quilters every Thursday 12:00-4:00 Bring in your sewing project and join the comradery. $2.00 Table fee for non-members. Beehive Knitting Group every Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 2:00. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS : 1st Thursday of the month: Kindred Healthcare 10am 2nd Wednesday of the month: Volunteer Nurse 9am 3rd Tuesday of the month: Williamsburg Villas 9am 3rd Friday of the month: Kroger Pharmacy 9am 4th Monday of the month: Asbury Place 12pm 4th Wednesday of the month: Kroger Pharmacy 9am Potluck/ BINGO Date: Thursday, January 5 Time 11:30 Potluck and Bingo Sponsored by: Ken Catledge; Woodmen Life- Bingo Prizes Tiffany Young; Kindred Transitional Care- Beverages Shelley with Realty Executives: Volunteer
January, 2016 Pg. 3 ipad and iphone for Beginners Instructor: Jennifer Dancu Dates: Mon/Tues, January 23& 24 Times: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost: $35.00 Understanding Safari Basics, ITunes, icloud Basics. Using built in apps, troubleshooting and soft reset. You must bring a device (laptop, tablet, ipad, or smartphone) whichever is your preference to use for learning, with you to this workshop. Android and Tablet Instructions Instructor: Jennifer Dancu Dates : Mon/Tues, January 23& 24 Times: 1:00 pm - 3:00pm Cost: $35.00 Care and charging, understanding settings, manage apps and changing wallpaper. Explore Google Chrome basics, Google Play Store, and Galaxy store. You must bring a device (laptop, tablet, ipad, or smartphone) whichever is your preference to use for learning, with you to this workshop. Alzheimer Support Group Date: Tuesday, January 10 Time: 11:30 AM Cost: Free This group is sponsored by Alzheimer's Tennessee and is facilitated by Beverly Sherrod with Blount Memorial Hospital Senior Services and Blount Senior Care Partners, Physician Assistants. DIABETES Sweet Spot Date: Thursday, January 12 Times: 1:00-2:30pm Cost: Free This a monthly seminar that is for diabetic patients and caregivers of diabetic patients. Topics covered range from medications, lifestyle changes, complications of diabetes and much more. Join us for this free class! New To Medicare Date: Thursday, January 17 th Time: 11:30 AM Cost: Free We are holding a Medicare Educational Workshop! Come in and ask questions and learn about all your Medicare options. Call to sign up for this program. Space is Limited 983-9422. If you have friends interested in learning more about Medicare, Bring them along! If you are newly eligible for Medicare or turning 65 in the next 12 months, please join us at our Medicare Educational Workshop-and let us help simplify Medicare for you. Dementia Program Instructor: Elaine Wilson LCSW Date: Tuesday, January 10 Time: 1:00-2:00PM Cost: Free "Types of Dementia and Impact on the Family". Instructor: Elaine Wilson, LCSW, CCM. The overview will cover: Four of the most common types of dementia Discuss transitioning into the caregiver role Communication and coping strategies for family care partners
January, 2016 Pg. 4 BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES Join us every Wednesday for Free Ballroom dance lessons! This group meets from 1:30 to 3:30pm. Classes are led by a wonderful group of friendly volunteers. WII BOWLING An active bowling video game. Easy to learn and fun to play! Come try it out! It s great exercise! Mondays 9:30a.m. 12:00 p.m. TONE STRETCH AND BALANCE Instructor: Kay McDonald Class meets Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Cost is $5.00 per class paid to the instructor. If you would like to improve your fitness and stamina this class is the one for you! This ongoing class will provide an opportunity to increase flexibility, balance, strength, and range of motion using seated and standing yoga positions. INTRODUCTION to TAI CHI Instructor: Mary Pope Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-10:30 am Cost is $5.00 per class paid to the instructor. Tai Chi is easy and fun to learn and an ideal exercise for individuals with physical limitations as well as those seeking its numerous benefits. Regular participants can expect to improve their balance, flexibility, strength, coordination and concentration, all while enjoying a pain free, calming and relaxing activity. AARP Driver Safety Program in February Instructor: Jim Norton Dates: February 23 & 24 (Both days required) Times: 9:00-1:00 PM Cost: $15.00 AARP Members $20.00 Non Members Safe Tennessee drivers 55 and over may receive a discount on auto insurance for 3 years, with certificate of completion. No test is required to complete course. Please call 983-9422 to reserve your place in class. Managing Retirement Decisions Instructor: Ken Catledge Dates: Monday, January 9 Times: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Cost: Free Ken Catledge FICF, LUTCF, and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) will begin a class on "Managing Retirement Decisions". These classes will be held on the 2nd Monday each month. During these classes we will define the risks associated with retirement, provide an example, identify the impact and scope of these risk, and explore possible solutions. Space is limited to 20 students so please register as soon as possible.
January, 2016 Pg. 5 MONDAYS Scrap Time 9 Wii Bowling 9:30 Water Color 9:30 Duplicate Bridge 10 Rummikub 10 TUESDAYS Pinochle 8:30 Party Bridge 9 Tai Chi 9 Hand /Foot 9:30 Knitting 10:30 Quilting 12 Tone/Stretch 1:30 WEDNESDAYS Oil Painting 9:30 Scrabble 9:30 Duplicate Bridge 10 Free Ballroom Dance 1:30 THURSDAYS Pinochle 8:30 Party Bridge 9 Tai Chi 9 Hand / Foot 9:30 Knitting 10:30 Rummikub 12:30 Quilting 12 FRIDAYS Art Morning 8:30 Dominoes 9:30 Duplicate Bridge 10 Country Music Dance 7 pm Red Hats Chapter meeting every 3 rd Friday of each month. SATURDAYS Ballroom Dance 1 st 3 rd and 5 th Saturday 7pm JANUARY 2017 In astrology, those born between January 1st and 19th are Capricorn s Goats. Capricorns are independent, detail-oriented, patient, and selfsufficient. These qualities help the sure-footed goats achieve stability and security. Those born between January 20th and 31st are Water Bearers of Aquarius. Aquarians may be shy and quiet, but they are energetic, unique, and independent visionaries. They are often unemotional, intellectual, and will pursue wisdom to the ends of the earth. Isaac Asimov (writer) January 2, 1920 Diane Keaton (actress) January 5, 1946 Elvis Presley (musician) January 8, 1935 George Foreman (boxer) January 10, 1949 Faye Dunaway (actress) January 14, 1941 Al Capone (gangster) January 17, 1899 Edgar Allan Poe (writer) January 19, 1809 Ernest Borgnine (actor) January 24, 1917 Lewis Carroll (writer) January 27, 1832 Oprah Winfrey (mogul) January 29, 1954 Jackie Robinson (ballplayer) January 31, 1919 Save the Date February Potluck/Bingo Thursday 2nd 11:30 Dementia Program Tuesday 14th 1:00 Alzheimer Support Tuesday 14th 11:30 Mid Week Music Wednesday 8th 10:00 Sweet Spot Diabetes Thursday 9 th 1:00 New to Medicare Tuesday 21st 11:00 Mid Week Music Wednesday 22nd 10:00 AARP Driver Safety Thurs/Friday 23 rd & 24th AARP Meeting Tuesday 28th 12:00 Social Media Monday/Tues 27 th & 28th
January, 2016 Pg. 6. PROMINENT FIGURES IN MARYVILLE HISTORY Mary Grainger Blount (1761-1802) was as beloved by the people of the region as was her husband, William Blount. The city of Maryville was named in her honor as well as Grainger County, Tennessee. The county of Blount was named in honor of William. A small college started on a hill in the city was named Blount College in his honor and evolved into what is known today as the University of Tennessee. There are no known photos of Mary Blount. Rev. Isaac ANDERSON (1780-1857), founded Maryville College, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed educational institutions in Tennessee. Anderson came with his father's family from Virginia at the age of 21, and located in Knox County. He entered the ministry at Liberty Hall Academy and Blount College (forerunner of University of Tennessee). Soon he became known as an eloquent and effective speaker and a bold and original thinker. He was a Presbyterian and was installed as pastor of New Providence Church in 1812. Recognizing the need for a greater number of educated ministers, he presented to the Synod of Tennessee, then in session at Maryville, a plan for the organization of a theological school, which was adopted, and the institution was established in 1819 as the Southern and Western Theological Seminary, a name that it bore until 1842, when it was incorporated by the Legislature as Maryville College. During his lifetime, Anderson worked tirelessly for the cause of temperance and the abolition of slavery. Dr. ANDERSON became the first president, and continued in that position until his death January 28, 1857. Sam HOUSTON (1793-1863). One of the most colorful and controversial figures in Texas history, Sam Houston was born in Virginia on March 2, 1793. He spent much of his youth, however, in the mountains of Tennessee. There, young Houston became acquainted with the Cherokee Indians, and he spent much time with them, an activity which he much preferred over studies or working on the farm. With the outbreak of the second war with England, Houston enlisted as a private soldier, and was made sergeant of a company. He excelled in the military and quickly won the admiration of his men and his superiors. After receiving three near-mortal wounds at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, he rose to the rank of first lieutenant before resigning in 1818 to study law. After a short time, he was admitted to the bar and practiced in Lebonon, Tennessee before running for public office. In 1827, Houston was elected Governor of Tennessee by a large majority. While governor and after a brief marriage that ended unfavorably, Houston quietly resigned from Tennessee politics and returned to live with his longtime friends, the Cherokees. There, he remained until 1832 when he moved to Texas along with a few friends. In Texas, Houston was elected commander-in-chief of the armies of Texas. In the fall of that year, Houston was elected the first President of the Republic of Texas. After serving his term as President, he served in the Congress of the Republic in 1839-40. Then in 1841, Houston was again voted by a large margin to the head of the Texas government. After statehood in 1845, Houston was elected Senator from Texas to the Congress of the United States. Still later, in 1859, Houston was elected to serve as Governor of the State of Texas. As Governor in 1861, Houston was strongly opposed to the secession of Texas from the Union. Because he was much in the minority on this issue, Houston was removed from office in March of 1861, ending his illustrious carrier in public service. Houston retired to the privacy of his home at Huntsville, Texas, where died in July of 1863. He is buried in Huntsville's Oakwood Cemetery. http://www.maryvillegov.com/prominent-figures.html
January, 2016 Pg. 7 Chapter Meetings: 4th Tuesday of each month, 12 Noon at Everett Senior Center. Board of Directors meets every other month (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov) at 11 AM. Luncheon is furnished by the Dietary Department of Blount Memorial Hospital and ourmembers.dues: $6.00 per annum. Term is January to December. Thursday February 23 rd @ 11:30AM Join us for an Everett Senior Center Chili Cook-off! We need 4 people or more to volunteer to bring in your best, heartiest, and tastiest chili. There will be a trophy for the winner. You can sign up in the office. We will set up the ballroom in the morning so you can keep you r chili simmering all morning long. Anyone that would like to fill their belly and vote on their favorite chili, there will be a $3.00 supply fee at the door. ESC will provide: bowls, utensils, crackers, water, and coffee. We hope you can join us! Red Hat Society, Chapter 77538 We Red Hot Hatters have long since stopped making New Year s resolutions, because we know from past experience what the outcome of that effort would be. If you want to have some fun, try remembering the wise old adages of the generation that produced us. A survey of our members revealed the following: A stitch in time saves nine. Money doesn t grow on trees. Waste not, want not. Laziness is a mortal sin. Idle hands are the devil s workshop. Hard work builds character. You re known by the company you keep. Pretty is as pretty does. A lady doesn t wear red lipstick. What s good for the goose is good for the gander. God didn t promise you a rose garden. And don t forget the admonitions: You re as good as the best, but no better than the rest. You can t have dessert (or leave the table) until you finish your plate. Don t make that ugly face, it may freeze that way. Don t run with scissors in your hands. If you don t have time to do it right the first time, when are you going to have time to do it over. Don t bite off more than you can chew. Can t never did do nothing. Make sure your brain is in gear before you start your mouth to running. If you can t say something good about somebody, don t say anything at all. And the dreaded, You just wait until your father gets home. Perhaps our ancestors were smarter than we gave them credit for. We ll have to wonder what our descendants will think when they become senior citizens.
January, 2016 Pg. 8 Contact Us! Give us a call for more information about our classes and programs Everett Senior Center: 702 Burchfield St. Maryville, TN, 37804 (865) 983-9422 escadmin@parksrec.com Visit us on the web at www.parksrec.com Facebook: Everett Senior Center Stacy Homeyer, Director Greg Pitner, Administrator Corey Shields, Custodian, Assistant Inclement Weather Policy: ESC will follow the Maryville CITY School schedule in the event of wintry weather.