| Germantown, TN, is a small yet vibrant | | | | opportunities. This information is helpful |
| community in the mid south. The Senior | | | | for local seniors and for residents who are |
| Citizens Advisory Commission of Germantown is | | | | planning to move a senior citizen to the |
| currently composed of nine members and three | | | | greater Memphis area |
| ex-officio members. The commission is | | | | |
| restricted to Germantown residents who are 55 | | | | For those adventurers who still prefer to |
| years of age and above, and is therefore best | | | | seek out their own entertainment, Germantown |
| placed to cater for the needs of its senior | | | | offers a wide range of social centres and |
| citizens. | | | | outdoor activities. Germantown has two dozen |
| | | | parks, sports complexes and other green |
| As a service to the community, the Senior | | | | spaces, covering more than 700 acres of |
| Citizens Advisory Commission produces a | | | | recreational land. They provide athletic |
| calendar of senior activities and programs | | | | fields and courts, picnic areas, biking |
| that are available to all senior citizens. | | | | walking trails and playgrounds, reflecting a |
| For example, a sample of events are (but are | | | | Parks and Recreation department goal of |
| not restricted to) activities such as | | | | placing recreational and leisure |
| Breakfast Clubs, Tai Chi, line dancing | | | | opportunities within a half mile of every |
| classes, drama classes plus a large range of | | | | home. |
| other entertainment and relaxation | | | | |
| activities. The list of available activities | | | | The amenities offered are first class, with a |
| is certainly very impressive, and caters for | | | | very diverse range of activities and pursuits |
| most tastes and requirements. | | | | to keep all ages and interests occupied both |
| | | | mentally and physically. For those looking to |
| The Commission also researches Senior | | | | see out retirement in surroundings that are |
| resources and services. The kind of services | | | | not only beautiful, but uplifting as well, |
| that are available range from topics relating | | | | could do worse than investigate the |
| to medical, homemaking, and health aid to | | | | Germantown Plantation in Tennessee. |
| educational, recreational, and volunteer | | | | |