Sunshine Leisure Services 3000 North Central St, Knoxville, Tn 37917 Phone: (865) 546-9431 Fax: (865) 546-7960 Staff: Steve Causey, CTRS Website: www.sunshinekcarc.com

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Walking Salad Sale Bowling Rami’s Hour 2:45-4:30 SO Tennis 2:45-4:15 Lunch Softball League Practice Pickleball 11:30-12:30 w/ Knoxville 3:45-5:30 Practice Knoxville Ice Season Pass Parks and (See Text) Bears Hockey Deadline Extended to Recreation (See Text) Friday, April 13th. (See Text) Purchase Now!

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Special Olympics Walking Chinese Sale Bowling Spring 2018 Adult Track and 2:45-4:30 SO Tennis 2:45-4:15 Pickleball Field Meet Softball League Practice Pickleball Tournament– (See Text) w/ Knoxville 3:45-5:30 Practice City of Knoxville Parks and (See Text) Parks and Recreation Recreation (See Text) (See Text)

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Walking Chili, Chips, & Bowling Senor Taco Reminder.: Appropriate 2:45-4:30 Dogs Sale 2:45-4:15 Hour Lunch attire must be worn Softball League SO Tennis 11:30-12:30 for sport and fitness w/ Knoxville Practice Vols activities. This is of Parks and 3:45-5:30 utmost importance Recreation (See Text) especially for the SO (See Text) Track & Field Meet.

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Board Games Walking Blue Plate Bowling Dogwood Arts 3:45-5:30 2:45-4:30 Lunch Sale 2:45-4:15 Market Square Softball League SO Tennis Festival w/ Knoxville Practice and/or Parks and 3:45-5:30 Lady Vols Recreation Softball (See Text) (See Text) Leisure Services Notes and Reminders

Remember! The first place to see Leisure Services Information is at at www.sunshinekcarc.com or Facebook!

Dollywood Season Passes!- Last chance! We were able to get an extension to buy your season pass to Dollywood for $100 through us. In return, we’ll do our best to schedule at least three excursions to Dollywood during the upcoming season. This will be your personal pass and can used on your own outside of our scheduled excursions. Please note the final deadline to purchase these season passes will be Friday, the 13th. Need to split payments? Contact Steve at Ext 230.

Important Notes Regarding Appropriate Attire Whether Participating in Activities or Sports! 1)Everyone participating in any sport or active activity must wear the appropriate clothing and shoes. This is an important aspect of being active. 2) Participants in any activity must pay close attention to the weather each day and plan accordingly. Springtime is especially erratic with potentially warm days but cold evenings and potential rain at any moment. Please come prepared.

2018 Vacations- 2018 vacations will be announced soon. Are you saving your money? Stay tuned!

Special Olympics News

Adult Track & Field Meet- Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville (Area 5) - The Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville’s Adult Track and Field Meet is scheduled for Monday, April 9th, at Hardin Valley Academy just past Pellissippi State Community College on Hardin Valley Rd. About 50 athletes have registered for this year’s event and additional details will soon come their way. The meet is scheduled to start at 4:30 and should last approximately between 2 1/2 –3 hours depending on your events. All athletes must come dressed appropriately to compete. Shorts and tennis shoes are required especially if you are running. Special Olympics everywhere is emphasizing appropriate attire in sports and you run the possibility of disqualification if not dressed appropriately. Questions: Call Leisure Services at 546-9431– Ext 230. *Rain date for the meet will be Wednesday, April 11th.*

Tennis Practice and Tournament Info–Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville- Wednesdays- Last chance to participate. Practices are on Wednesdays through May 2nd at Inskip Park. The local Area 5 2018 Tournament is Thursday, May 3rd. Everyone is encouraged to participate regardless of skill level or experience as most participants compete in the skills division where there is a level for everyone. This is a wonderful opportunity to have fun and get some exercise, all at the same time. Depart Sunshine: 3:45. Return at 5:30. Actual practice times are from 4:00-5:15. Cost: FREE!

Other Fitness News

Pickleball with Knoxville City Parks and Recreation– Thursday, the 5th and 12th- Pickleball practice continues for two more Thursdays in April for those who have been practicing in preparation for the City of Knoxville Spring Pickleball Tournament April 13th. Participation Option 1: Leave at 4:30 from bowling and enjoy a light snack before Pickleball. No cost. Participation Option 2: Report to Christenberry Recreation Center at 5:45 for Pickleball practice until 7:15. Cost: Free. All rides should pick at the recreation center at 7:15. Christenberry is located at 927 Oglewood.

Unified Softball with Knoxville Parks and Recreation– Tuesdays The assessments have been completed and the rosters filled. This “integrated softball league” at Caswell Park has experienced tremendous growth in just its second year and will take place every Tuesday through May 29th. Please remember to wear appropriate clothing to play softball and to dress according to the weather. No jeans or street shoes please! Participation Option 1: Leave from Sunshine at 2:45 to go walk and eat dinner before softball. Cost: $8 per Tuesday or a total of $32 for April. Participation Option 2: Report to Caswell Park at 5:45 for softball only. Rides should pick up all players at Caswell Park by 8:15. It is very important as a matter of safety, all participants must report to Steve when leaving the park at the end of the evening. Thanks!

Activities

Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey- Friday, the 6th- This is our last visit of the season to see our Ice Bears when they will take on the . Participation Option 1: Leave Sunshine at 4:30 pm to eat dinner before the match. Cost: $22. Participation Option 2: Leave Sunshine at 6:30 PM for hockey only. Cost: $12. Return: 10:45.

Pickleball Spring 2018 Tournament– Friday, the 13th– Player Option 1: Leave Sunshine at 3:15 and head over to the courts at West Hills Park and Greenway near West Hills Elementary. Player Option 2: Report to the courts no later than 3:45. The actual address is 7624 Sheffield Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee Volunteer Baseball vs. Texas A & M– Friday, the 20th- The UT Vols baseball team needs your support when Texas A & M come to town. Participation Option 1: Leave at 4:00 to eat dinner before the game. Cost: $15. Participation Option 2: Leave Sunshine at 6:00 for the game only. Cost $5. Return is 9:30 pm.

Board Games and More w/Daniel, Leigh, and Hailey at Inskip Recreation Center– Monday, the 23rd- Another afternoon of Board Games awaits you on the 26th. Daniel and his two interns Hailey and Leigh, invite you to Inskip Rec Center to play some traditional games like Uno, Jenga, Battleship, Sorry or some of their newer games. Times: 3:45-5:30. Cost: $1.

Dogwood Arts Festival 2018 on Market Square-Friday, the 27th- With quality arts and crafts booths, performing arts, and culinary arts demonstrations and tastings, several blocks of downtown Knoxville will be transformed into a lively street fair. Come and enjoy the best of spring in our fine city. Cost for the festival only is $5 which includes refreshment. Depart: 2:45. Return to Sunshine is at 5:30. Interested in both the Lady Vols softball game and festival? See Lady Vols softball below. and/or

Lady Vols Softball vs. Kentucky – Friday, the 27th- See the Lady Vols softball team take on the Wildcats at Lee Stadium on the University of Tennessee campus. Participation Option 1: Leave at 2:45 to go to Market Square for the Dogwood Arts Festival, followed by the softball game and dinner. (See festival description above). Cost: $18. Participation Option 2: Leave Sunshine at 5:30 for the softball game only. Cost $7. Return is 9:30 pm for everyone.

Weekly Activities

Bowling– New times but still on Thursdays- Location: Fountain Lanes. Leave Sunshine at 2:45. All bowlers must be picked up at 4:15. Cost: $6.

Two-Mile Walking Group- Tuesdays- Location: Victor Ashe Park. Times: 2:45-3:4:30. Cost: $1.

Special Olympics Tennis Practice -Wednesdays- “See Notes Under SO News.”-

Payday Lunches Rami’s Café- Friday, the 6th, from 11:30-12:30. Cost: $10 Senor Taco– Friday, 20th, from 11:30-12:30. Cost is $10.

Food Sales Salad Sale– Wednesday, the 4th- Cost: $4.50 No advance purchase required.

Chinese Food Sale- Wednesday, the 11th- Cost: $7.00. Must be paid for by noon the day before.

Chili, Chips, and Nathan’s Hot Dog Sale- Wednesday, the 18th- Enjoy the a bowl of chili personalized with corn chips, sour cream, onions, black olives, tomatoes, and cheese for $4.50 or enjoy a world-famous Nathan’s hot dog with a choice of ketchup, mustard, and relish for $1.50 or doctored up with chili, cheese, slaw and/or sauerkraut for $2.50. Advance orders by noon on the 17th.

The Lunch House Blue Plate Lunch- Wednesday, the 25th- Enjoy a great “meat and two” lunch from The Lunch House Diner. Cost: $7.50 and includes a choice of meat, two vegetables, and bread. Advance orders required by noon the day before.