SENIOR ADULT RECREATION

The Everett Senior Center is a multi-purpose recreation center for adults over age 50 located at 702 Burchfield Street in Everett Park in Maryville.  Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.  The Center publishes a bi-monthly newsletter/calendar of activities, which is included in the annual membership fee of $15.00 per year for an individual or $25.00 per couple.  A complimentary copy may be obtained by calling the Center at 983-9422.  

 

The following is a sampling of activities offered at the Center:

Art Classes: Oil Painting, Drawing & Watercolor

Quilting Circle

Recreational Art Group

Low-Impact Aerobics, Walks, Horseshoes

Monthly Potluck Luncheons & Bingo

AARP

Billiards Room

Health Screenings

Educational Programs, Financial Seminars

Volunteering

Blount Memorial Hospital Services – Caregiver’s Support

Dancing: Ballroom/Other  

Card Games: Bridge, Duplicate Bridge, Rook, Pinochle & Hand and Foot

Scrabble/Dominoes

Poetry Group

Day Trips

 

Dance Programs

This is great exercise and a fun way to meet new friends. The Center offers several dance opportunities.     

 

Ballroom Dancing:  Wednesdays  1:00-3:00 PM

 

Band dances scheduled one Friday night per month and every first, third, and fifth Saturday night 7:00–9:00 PM.

 

Contact the Center for more information regarding upcoming Tango lessons.

Poetry Group

The “Almost Dead Poet Society” meets every second Tuesday of the month at 2:30 PM.  Any senior with an interest in poetry, either as a writer, reader or both, is invited to join this group.  Meetings include sharing original works and reading and reviewing the works of others. You do not have to be a writer to share in the joy of poetry.

 

Art Opportunities

The art of Quilting is enjoyed by a Quilting Group.  Quilters meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1-3 PM. 

 

Beginner and advanced artists can participate in Oil Painting classes offered throughout the year by art instructor, Margaret McClure.  Classes are held in six-week sessions on Mondays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.  The course fee is $50.00 for members and $55.00 for non-members.

 

Watercolor and drawing classes are offered by Jane Lawrence, a locally-known artist.  These classes are for beginner to intermediate students.  When scheduled, classes are held on Thursdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.  The course fee is $50.00 for members and $55.00 for non-members.

 

Tai Chi

We are currently taking names for our fall class.  Please call 983-9422 if interested.

 

Card Playing Opportunities

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we have room to add additional card groups.  Interest is growing in Canasta, Rook and Poker.  Please call 983-9422 to join in on the fun. 

 

AARP

The AARP Blount County Chapter #2296 holds its monthly meetings at the Senior Center on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.

 

Computer Assistance

The East Tennessee Technology Access Center is scheduling times to meet with individuals to assist with your computer needs.  People with vision or hearing disabilities can benefit by learning how to enhance their computer output.  For assistance, please call Lorrie at 219-0130.

 

Blount Memorial Hospital Senior Services

 

The following free services are being offered by BMH: 

• Caregiver’s Support Group meetings held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM.
• Guest speakers as scheduled.

 

Monthly Potlucks and Bingo

Woodmen of the World host a potluck luncheon followed by Bingo the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM.  Bring a dish to serve at least ten people and join in the fun!  Drinks are provided.  Reservations are not required and there is no charge to play Bingo.

 

Rentals

The Senior Center’s large multi-purpose room is available for rentals.  Please call 983-9422 for fees and availability. 

 

For more information on any of the above activities, please call the Senior Center at 983-9422.