Healthy Living
Healthy Living Wellness Page:
Wellness Seminar “OMT – What is it”: 10:30am. Tuesday, Mar. 19 | Card Room | Dr. Caleb Smith, ETSU Family Physicians will discuss Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment or OMT is a set of hands-on techniques used by Osteopathic Physicians (DO’s) to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury.
Wellness Seminar “Turn Your Brain On”: 10:30am. Tuesday, Mar. 26 | Card Room | Dr. Tim Dunne will discuss key points to “Turn Your Brain On” through daily meditation, food, exercise and more.
Wellness Seminar “Memory and Brain Health”: 2pm – 4pm. Thursday, Mar. 28 | Every 4th Thursday of the month | Multipurpose Room | Let’s play Essential Oils Bingo. Becky Russell, Wellness Advocate will discuss how essential oils which are an amazing natural solution that can help support you in your wellness journey. Walk-ins are welcome. This program is sponsored by Alzheimer’s TN, Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, & Visiting Angels.
Woodshop Safety Orientation: 9am. Monday, Apr. 1 | Woodshop | Every 1st Monday of the Month. If you are interested in working in the Woodshop you must complete the Safety Orientation. Stop by the Woodshop or call (423) 392-8407 to sign-up. NOTE: Woodshop will open up for members at 12noon.
Blood Pressure Checks: Alicia Greer, Rehabilitation Liaison, with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport will be at the Center on Tuesday, Apr. 2 for blood pressure checks from 10am – 12noon and every 1st Tuesday of the month, in the Hallway by the Office. Danielle Anderson, Community Relations Rep. with Asbury Place Kingsport will be at the Center on Thursday, Apr. 4 for blood pressure checks from 10am – 12noon and every 1st Thursday of the month, in the Hallway by the Office.
Wellness Seminar “Healthy Kingsport”: 10:30am. Thursday, Apr. 4 | Card Room | Dana McMurray, Community Impact Manager will discuss how you can be part of helping Kingsport become the first city in America to have 3 million miles of physical activity in one years’ time. Dr. Ruth Ketron a special guest, and Kingsport resident for 89 years has accomplished almost 4,200 miles of physical activity since December 2016 who will share her health and wellness journey. Two Healthy Kingsport door prizes will be drawn for two lucky winners in attendance. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
Wellness Seminar “Healthy Habits for a Healthier You”: 10:30am. Thursday, Apr. 18 | Card Room | Tabitha Ebbert, Alzheimer’s Association will discuss healthy habits the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
Wellness Seminar “Healthy Benefits”: 10:30am. Tuesday, Apr. 23 | Card Room | Dr. Kelly Kahle, ETSU Family Physicians will discuss how to reduce your risk of developing coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes, and obesity by increasing your fiber intake. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
Wellness Seminar “Memory and Brain Health”: 2pm – 4pm. Thursday, Apr. 25 | Every 4th Thursday of the month | Multipurpose Room | Tracey Kendall Wilson will discuss “Diets can have a huge impact on our brain health”. Come join us to view an informative documentary which will give you some great information. Sign up in the Office or call 423-392-8400, walk-ins are welcome. This program is sponsored by Alzheimer’s TN, Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, & Visiting Angels.
Support Group “Restless Legs Syndrome”: 12:30pm. Tuesday, Mar. 12 | Every other 2nd Tuesday of the month | Card Room | A guide to understanding RLS disease and ailments associated with it that’s interrupting your sleep. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
Support Group “GriefShare Program”: 9:30am – 10:30am. | Wednesday, Mar. 13 | Every 2nd Wednesday of the month | Card Room | Michael Driver, Chaplain with Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice is sponsoring a GriefShare Program. GriefShare Program is offered to our members who have experienced the death of a family member or friends are invited to attend. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
Table Tennis Tournament: 1pm. Wednesday, Mar. 20 | Gym | This tournament will be doubles playing the best three games, with double elimination. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held. Cost is $2.00 per person due day of tournament. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Jessica Maskew with Brookdale Rock Springs. Sign up start in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400, with a deadline to sign-up by close of business on Friday, Mar. 15.
Support Group “GriefShare Program”: 9:30am – 10:30am. | Wednesday, Apr. 10 | Every 2nd Wednesday of the month | Card Room | Michael Driver, Chaplain with Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice is sponsoring a GriefShare Program. GriefShare Program is offered to our members who have experienced the death of a family member or friends are invited to attend. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
Support Group “Restless Legs Syndrome”: 12:30pm. Tuesday, May. 14 | Every other 2nd Tuesday of the month | Card Room | A guide to understanding RLS disease and ailments associated with it that’s interrupting your sleep. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
Biking Club: 10am. Friday, Apr. 12 | Room 230 | If you are interested in starting a biking club come out and join us, we will be discussing what places in the area that our members could get together and bike, i.e. Area Parks, Green Belt, and Warriors Park. Also you must be able transfer your own bike. NOTE: This will not be a mountain biking club! Sign up in the Office or by call (423) 392-8400.
Hiking Club: We will depart at 9:30am. Friday, Mar. 22 | Tweetsie Trail in Johnson City. Cost is $8.00. Lunch will be on your own at Dairy Queen. Sign up in the Office. If you would like to join the Hiking Club please contact Kevin Lytle, Wellness Coordinator at (423) 392-8407.
Hiking Club: We will depart at 9am. Friday, Apr. 26 | Sill Branch Falls, Cherokee National Forest, Unicoi, TN | Cost is $8.00. Lunch will be on your own at Dairy Queen. Sign up in the Office. If you would like to join the Hiking Club please contact Kevin Lytle, Wellness Coordinator at (423) 392-8407.
Billiards Tournament: 10am. Wednesday, Apr. 17 | Billiards Room | This tournament will be an 8-ball tournament singles play best of three games with double elimination. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held. Cost is $2.00 per person due day of the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Kim Howell with Visiting Angels. NOTE: We will play on all four tables in billiards room. Sign up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Monday, Apr. 15.
Shuffleboard Tournament: 9am. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 | Shuffleboard Courts | This tournament will be doubles playing the best three games, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only. We will only use one side of the score board. Cost is $2.00 per person due day of tournament. We will need at least 12 to sign up for tournament to be played. Sign-ups start on Wednesday, Apr. 24 with a deadline to sign up by close of business Friday, May 24.
Basic Woodworking Class: 9am – 2pm. Thursday & Friday, Apr. 25 – May. 17 | Wood Shop | Johnny Chandler and Johnny Clark will be teaching a 4 week Basic Woodworking Class. Cost is $100, which covers all your materials; with $50 due on first day of class paid to the instructors and the final payment is due on the last day. This class will cover all the Safety Requirements to work in the Woodshop and teach you how to use all the equipment the correct way. You will make a Butcher Block and a Foot Stool. Sign-up in the Office or by calling (423) 392-8400. Class is limited to 8 people with a minimum of 5 to sign up for class to be held, deadline to sign-up is Monday, Apr. 22.
Fit Test: 10am – 11:30am. Wednesday, May 8 | Kevin’s Office | We will test Body Fat%, Flexibility, Strength, and Weight using the 350 Body Composition Analyzer. If you plan to participate you must fill out the some paperwork for the test. Sign-up in the Office.
Off The Grid Zipline: We will depart at 10am. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | Cost of transportation is $8.00 per person payable when you sign up. The zip line fee is $29.00 each (cash only) payable the day of the trip before we depart. Please bring the correct amount, we will not have any change. Off The Grid Mountain Adventures features one of the longest zip lines in the country, at nearly 3000 feet long, the length of 10 football fields, and close to 300 feet above the canyon floor, reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour. We need a minimum of 20 to sign up in order for trip to go. Lunch is on your own at Dairy Queen. NOTE: There is no age or height limit, but there is a maximum weight limit of 275 lbs. Sign-ups will start on Wednesday, Apr. 17, with a deadline by close of business on Monday, June 3.
