Wellness Seminars
Blood Pressure Checks
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Hallway by the Office
Bevin Orzechowski, LPN, Rehab Liaison with Encompass Health will be at the Center for Blood Pressure Checks. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Stroke Support Group
Every Second Tuesday of the Month | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Multipurpose Room
Bevin Orzechowski, MBA-Liaison, Ronda Freeman, RRT Senior Liaison, and Pamela Ditto, MBA, RRT, Business Director with Encompass Health Rehab., Hospital. Do you know someone that has suffered from a stroke? Are you a caregiver for a friend, family member that has suffered from a stroke? This will be a monthly group meeting in which stroke survivors will come together to share their experience, support others, and provide resource guidance.
Griefshare
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month | 9:30am | Card Room
Join Gabe Manis, M.Div., Hospice Chaplain, for a helpful program on how to deal with emotions, tips on surviving social events, and how to find hope for the future.
Caregiver Support Group
Every 4th Wednesday of the month | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Multipurpose Room
Vickie Burleson, BSW, Suncrest Hospice / LHC. Participants will express the challenges in care giving to include the physical, mental and psychological strain in caring for a patient, or a family member. Vickie will also educate participants on different options for coping with these challenges, validation and coping mechanisms. Sign-ups start on Thu, May 30 in Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Adult Protective Services
Tuesday, September 10 | 11:00 am | Card Room
Jennifer Kyte and Angie Alley with Adult Protective Services| This Seminar will provide you with information on the services and limitations of Sullivan County Adult Protective Services. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Medicare Educational Event
Tuesday, September 24 | 11:00 am | Card Room
Brian Coggins, with Mid-South Financial Group | This Seminar will provide you with valuable information from a 20-page educational booklet on how Medicare works, and what the participants need to know to make wise decisions regarding Medicare options and any new changes for 2025. Also each participant will receive a copy of the booklet. This will be a good time to get your questions answered by a local agent.
Memory and Brain Health
Thursday, September 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Multipurpose Room
Every 4th Thursday of the month. Topic of discussion “Use it or Lose it” Speaker: Tracey Kendall Wilson, Regional Director; Alzheimer’s TN. Brain Health is important throughout the continuum of life but seems to be more of a focus as we age. Join Alzheimer’s Tennessee for an interactive and fun way to keep ourselves as sharp as possible. Sign up in the Office or call 423-392-8400.
Health Extension for Diabetes
Mondays | Bi-Weekly- Sep 9, 23, Oct 7, 21, and Nov 4, 18 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Computer Lab
Lydia Hoskins, MS, Extension Agent with UT/TSU Extension. Do you need help better managing your diabetes? Health Extension for Diabetes is for people who have
been diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. NOTE: Each participant who completes the program is eligible to receive compensation valued at $100 (Walmart Gift Cards). ($25- pre-survey completion, $25 post-survey completion, $50 1-year completion follow-up).
Session Schedule: 8-Weeks –
Bi-Weekly- Sep 9, 23, Oct 7, 21, and Nov 4, 18. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Flu Vaccine Clinic
Wednesday, September 25 | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Billiards Room Hallway
Medicare part B and TNCARE are going to cover the influenza vaccine this year at no charge to the patient. You must bring in your insurance card (Medicare, etc.) so that we may record the information and bill accordingly. Pinney’s will be providing Afluria flu vaccine, High dose senior flu vaccine, Shingles Vaccines, Pneumonia vaccine, Respiratory syncytial virus vaccine (RSV). NOTE: If they come out with a new Moderna COVID vaccine, and Pfizer COVID, they will be available also. Sign-ups start on Wed, Sep 4 in the Office or you can call 423-392-8400, walk-ins are welcome the day of the Clinic.
Wellness Programs
Woodshop Safety Orientation
Monday, October 7 | Woodshop
Every 1st Monday of the Month. If you are interested in working in the Woodshop, you must complete the Safety Orientation.
Neuro Yoga
Fridays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Room 302 | Kristie Nies, PhD. Neuropsychologist & Registered Yoga Teacher
Neuro Yoga is chair-based yoga for brain health, which will build resilience, improve mood, reduce pain, and reduce stress. Cost is free to our members, no yoga experience is required.
Billiards Tournament
Wednesday, September 18 | 9:30 am | Billiards Room
8-ball tournament singles play best of three games with double elimination. Cost is free. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Kim Howell, Marketing Liaison with Visiting Angels. NOTE: We will play on all four tables in billiards room. Sign-ups start on Thu, Aug 15 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Mon, Sep 16.
Basic Bowl Turning Class
Thursdays & Fridays, September 19-27 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Woodshop
Larry Eidson and Ron Grooms will be teaching a 4-Session Basic Bowl Turning Class. Cost is $100.00, which covers all your materials; with $50.00 due on first day of class paid to the instructors and the final payment of $50.00 is due on the last day. You will make two bowls, and learn two different styles of bowl turning. Sign-ups start Fri, Aug 30 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400. Class is limited to 4 people sign up for class to be held.
Table Tennis Tournament
Wednesday, October 16 | 1:00 pm | Gym
This tournament will be doubles playing the best three games, with double elimination. Cost is Free. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Jeff Kinsler, Realtor/A.H.W.D., RE/ MAX Rising. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held. Sign-ups start on Thu, Sep 19 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign-up by close of business on Mon, Oct 14.
Build Your Own Dulcimer Class
Thursday & Fridays, October 17 – November 8 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Woodshop
Johnny Clark, Larry Eidson, & Ron Grooms will be teaching a 8 — Session Dulcimer making class in the Wood Shop. Cost is $275.00, which covers all your materials; with half payment of $138.00 due on the first day of class paid to the instructors and the final payment of $137.00 is due on the last day of class. NOTE: You must have completed the Wood Shop Safety Orientation before attending this class. We need a minimum of 6 to sign up for the class to be held, and max of 8. Sign-ups will start on Wednesday, September 4 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.