Senior Services

Volunteer S.M.I.L.E Meeting

S.M.I.L.E Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 15th at 1 pm in the cafeteria. If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer here at the center, please make plans to attend our monthly meetings, where we review our Volunteer Opportunities.

If you have any questions regarding Volunteering or how to become one, contact Cameron Waldon at 423-392-8406 or come by the front office.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

This will be held on Tuesday, April 21st from 12:00 – 3:00 pm in the Atrium. You must sign up in the front office AND you must be a volunteer with logged hours to attend. Call or come by the front office to get your name on the list.

Dental Bingo

Tuesday, April 14th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Atrium. Brittney Smelcer from Smile On 65+ will be here to play dental bingo and dental trivia in the atrium. Sign up now in the front office.

Carter Trent – Help Decision Guides

Tuesday, April 7th 10am – 12pm will be held in the card room. Robin Buchanan from Carter Trent will be here to talk about helpful decision guides with our seniors. She will discuss why it is important to decide funeral wishes ahead of time to ensure personal preferences are honored as well as alleviate family stress and save money. We will provide light refreshments. Sign up now in the front office.

Mental Health Program

Monday, April 27th 10am – 12pm in the card room. Megan Shelton from The Sullivan County Extension Office will be here to do a program on Mental Health in older adults. Sign up now in the front office.

Health Education for Diabetes Session

16-Week Program starting Tuesday, May 5th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. The first session will be an informative session on Health Education for Diabetes then every other week for eight sessions with the following dates: June 1st, 15th & 29th, July 13th & 27th, August 10th & 24th will be one hour sessions based on information on how to deal and live with diabetes. August 31st will be the last session / graduation for the series.

Shred Day

Thursday, May 7th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Front Parking Lot. Shred – A – Way of East Tennessee will set up their truck in the FRONT PARKING LOT for members to dispose of unwanted papers and documents. PLEASE NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE LOOSE (STAPLES ARE HOWEVER ACCEPTABLE) AND FREE FROM BINDERS OR NOTEBOOKS. ONLY PAPER DOCUMENTS CAN BE ACCEPTED. The truck will be here at 9am – until 1pm or until the truck reaches capacity.

Manage Money with Confidence

Tuesday, May 12th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Susan Dotson from Region’s Bank will be here to talk about managing your money with confidence. During the seminar she will provide tips, and action – based advice. She will answer questions and assist you so you can make important financial decisions with confidence.

Blind & Visually Impaired Support Group

Monday, May 19th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in the Card Room. Karen Quinn Rehabilitation Teacher from the Tennessee Dept. of Human Services will be here to facilitate a support group for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Karen will also discuss ways to stay independent.