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