Senior Services

Volunteer S.M.I.L.E Meeting

S.M.I.L.E Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th 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.

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.

Positive Aging Sessions

Tuesday, June 9th in the Multipurpose Room from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Megan Shelton will be here from The Sullivan County Extension Office to talk about Positive Aging in Seniors. Sign up in the front office.

Medicare Information and PLINKO

Thursday, June 25th at 10:00 am in the Multipurpose Room. Medicare Counselors from Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will be on hand to answer your questions regarding Medicare and other resources that may be available to you. SHIP Medicare Counselors are not affiliated with any insurance or pharmaceutical company.