smile program

SMILE Meeting

2nd Wednesday of every month, 2:00 pm | Cafeteria

Contact Beth Freeman for more information about our Volunteer Program at (423) 343-9713 or by email at bethfreeman@kingsporttn.gov.

French Class III

Learn French!

Wednesdays, October 25 – December 13 | Multipurpose Room | $56.00 per person, paid to instructor first day of class

Beginner French: 9:00 – 10:00 am.
Intermediate French: 10:00 – 11:00 am.

Advanced French: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.

drawing class

Basic Drawing & Beyond

Wednesdays, November 8 – December 13, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Room 303

Drawing is an essential tool any artist needs as a foundation. Students will learn to use charcoal, pencil and ink. Taught by Michael Farrar. Cost is $20 and you will need to pick up supply list at sign up. Limit of 12 people.

oil painting class

Beginner Oil Painting

Wednesdays, November 8 – December 13, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Room 303

Oil painting is a type of painting produced using oil-based paints. Oil painting involves using pigments that use a medium of drying oil as the binder and painting with them on a canvas. Cost is $20 and you will need to pick up a supply list at sign up. Limit of 12 people.

Acrylic Class

Acrylic Painting

Thursdays, November 9 – December 14, 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Room 303

This beginner class provides the basics of using acrylic paints and the techniques needed to create finished artwork. Different acrylic mediums and styles will be introduced as well. Students will have the opportunity to paint various subjects that will incorporate the techniques learned. Taught by Michael Farrar. Cost is $20 and you will need to pick up a supply list at sign up. Limit of 12 people.

watercolor

Watercolor Painting

Thursdays, November 9 – December 14, 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Room 303

Watercolor painting is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Taught by Michael Farrar. Cost is $20 and you will need to pick up a supply list at sign up. Limit of 12 people.

Christmas Lunch Program

Christmas Lunch

Thursday, December 7, 12:00 pm | Gym | $7.00

Bring a side dish. You will choose from a list of sides when you sign up. Door prizes will be given.

Christmas Spirit Week

Join the staff and get in the Christmas spirit with us! December 11 – 15

Monday-Christmas Colors- Wear something red and green

Tuesday- Ugly Christmas Sweater

Wednesday- Christmas Socks

Thursday- Holiday Cheer- Wear your favorite Christmas shirt

Friday- Christmas Pajamas

French Class III

Learn French!

Wednesdays, January 3 – February 7 | Room 230 | $56.00 per person, paid to instructor first day of class

Beginner French: 9:00 – 10:00 am.
Intermediate French: 10:00 – 11:00 am.

Advanced French: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Acrylic Class

Acrylic Painting

Thursdays, January 4 – February 8, 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Room 303

This beginner class provides the basics of using acrylic paints and the techniques needed to create finished artwork. Different acrylic mediums and styles will be introduced as well. Students will have the opportunity to paint various subjects that will incorporate the techniques learned. Taught by Michael Farrar. Cost is $20 and you will need to pick up a supply list at sign up. Limit of 12 people.

watercolor

Watercolor Painting

Thursdays, January 4 – February 8, 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Room 303

Watercolor painting is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Taught by Michael Farrar. Cost is $20 and you will need to pick up a supply list at sign up. Limit of 12 people.

elvis program

Elvis’ Birthday Celebration!

Monday, January 8 | 1:30 pm | Theater

Come and celebrate Elvis’s Birthday with us! Elvis’s favorite foods will be served. Entertainment provided by Matt Elvis Dollar Band. Cost is $5.00.

Clay Class 1

Clay 101 w/ Susan Vorhees

Tuesdays, January 9 – March 19 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Clay Room | $30 + $20 firing fee

Bring your own supplies. This class is a combination of hand building and wheel throwing. For beginners to intermediate. Clay can be purchased at the Senior Center.

guitar class

Beginner Guitar Lessons II (Acoustic)

Tuesdays, January 9 – February 13 | 10:15 am – 11:00 am | $40 for 6 week class

This class is for those who took the beginner class. Must have an acoustic guitar. Max of 5 students.

Clay Classes

Hand Building w/ Clay

Wednesdays, January 10 – March 20, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Clay Room

Cost: $30 plus $20 firing fee. Bring your own supplies. Hand-building with pottery is another way of working with clay. The basic techniques are easy to learn, and the range of forms you can produce are endless. You will have the opportunity to make functional or more sculptural pieces. Each class will have demos of different forms, handles, and clay impression decoration. Basic clay form building methods with slabs, coils, and pinch pots will be discussed in detail. If you’re looking for a class to express your own creativity and gain pottery experience, this may be the class for you. Instructor: Jess Parks

Dolly Birthday Program

Happy birthday Dolly!

Friday, January 19 | 1:00 pm | Atrium

Come and celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday with us! We will have a Dolly look-alike contest and prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Dolly inspired foods will be served! We will also have a Dolly Parton impersonator for entertainment! Cost is $5.00.

valentine dance program

Valentine’s Dance

Friday, February 9 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Gym

Come dance and dine with us this Valentine’s! Food and entertainment TBD. Cost: $12.00 paid at sign up. Sign up begins November 6th.

barbie program

Happy 65th Birthday, Barbie!

Friday, March 8 | 1:00 pm | Atrium

Barbie is officially a Senior Citizen! Come celebrate Barbie turning 65 with us! We will have a dress like Barbie contest so dress as your favorite Barbie character! We also encourage members to bring in their old Barbie’s and Barbie accessories! Cost is $5.00 and sign up begins November 6th.