Senior Programs

The Everett Senior Center (ESC) 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 – 4:00 PM.  The center publishes a monthly newsletter/calendar of activities email, which is included in the annual membership fee of $15.00 per year for an individual or $25.00 per couple.  Other membership benefits include a 10% discount off rentals, program/activity discounts, and free member appreciation luncheons. A printable brochure and our current newsletter is available below for your convenience.  For more information you may call us at 865-983-9422.
The Center's Inclement Weather Policy: The Everett Senior Center will follow Maryville City Schools' schedule on inclement weather days.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Work on your own Scrapbooking and Paper Craft Projects – Mondays and Fridays, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Quilt/Knit/Crochet Group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM. Bring your project and join the fun.

Oil Painting Classes with Barbara Goddard – Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - Noon. Cost: $75.00/Members, $80.00/Non-members per 6-week session. Contact the Center at 983-9422 for class dates.

Watercolor Classes with Penny Reasor – Mondays, 9:30 AM - Noon. Cost: $75.00/Members, $80.00/Non-members per 6-week session. Contact the Center at 983-9422 for class dates.

Drawing Classes with Yichen Reneau – Wednesdays, 9:00 AM - Noon. Cost: $75.00/Members, $80.00/Non-members per 6-week session. Contact the Center at 983-9422 for class dates.

Tai ChiIntroductory Beginner Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-9:45 AM, Intermediate Classes from 9:45-10:30 AM, and Advanced Classes from 10:30-11:15 AM.  Participants can expect to improve their balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, and concentration, all while enjoying a pain free, calming, and relaxing activity.  Instructor: Mary Pope Cost: $5.00 per class paid directly to the instructor.

Musicians and Singers are here, AUDIENCE welcomed! Join us for "Mid-Week Music" every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Enjoy a free musical showcase of singers and musicians with acoustic instruments featuring local hidden talent from right here in East Tennessee!  Refreshments provided. Check-in at 9:30 AM with performances from 10:00-11:30 AM.  

Walking Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00 AM, weather permitting. Meet at the flag pole near the entrance of the center for a ½ mile to 1 mile walk.  Free.

Please see the Center's newsletter above for additional programs and activities being offered.

Dancing

⚬ Ballroom Dancing meets every Wednesday – Free group lesson from 1:00-2:00 PM, with more dancing after lesson to CD music from 2:00-3:00 PM (partner not required - casual dress). 

⚬ Live Band! Ballroom Dances
are held the first and third Saturdays of each month 7:00-9:00 PM. Cost: $8.00/Members, $10.00/Non-members (pay at side door)

EDUCATIONAL & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Please contact the center for upcoming events.

CARDS & MISCELLANEOUS GAMES

⚬ Hand and Foot every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM

⚬ Party Bridge
every Tuesday at 9:00 AM

⚬ Duplicate Bridge
– Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays beginning at 10:00 AM, must have partner, call 983-9422 for more information.

⚬ Rummikub
every Thursday, 1:00-3:30 PM – a tile game for 2, 3 or 4 players at a time.

⚬ Mahjong
every first, third and fifth Thursday of the month, 12:00-3:45 PM – a solitaire matching game that uses a set of mahjong tiles rather than cards.

⚬ Scrabble
every Wednesday from 12:00-3:30 PM

⚬ Mexican Train & Chicken Foot Dominoes
every Friday from 9:30 AM – 3:45 PM

⚬ Billiards Room
open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

⚬ Ping Pong e
very Monday, Thursday and Friday from 2:00-3:45 PM

⚬ Corn Hole
every Monday from 10:00 AM – Noon

⚬ Chair Volleyball every Friday and every first, third & fifth Wednesday of the month, 10:00 AM – Noon.  Volleyball played with a beach ball while seated.  Exercise combined with loads of fun.  Come join us!




Rental Fees

The Senior Center is available to rent during non-programmed hours. A contract, two-week notice, and $100.00 cash deposit are required for all rentals.

Large Multi-Purpose Room (with use of kitchen)
1-50 people - $50.00 per hour (3-Hr. minimum/$150.00)
51-75 people - $75.00 per hour (3-Hr. minimum/$225.00)
76-100 people - $100.00 per hour (3-Hr. minimum/$300.00)
Additional hours: $50.00 per hour (Maximum rental time: 7 hours)

Please call 983-9422 for availability and additional information.
*Rental time includes set-up and clean-up. Example: A 3-hour event will need to be a 4-hour rental to include 30minute set-up time and 30 minute clean-up time.