Wellness Seminars

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Mondays | Bi-Weekly-  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- Oct 7, 21, and Nov 4, 18. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.

Tuesday, October 8 | 10:30 am | Card Room

Holly Dockery DNP, AGPCNP-BC, APRN, with Ballad Health Center for Healthy Aging. Holly will discuss Peripheral Neuropathy: What is it and what do we do about it?

Wednesday, October 9 | 10:30 am | Multipurpose Room

Emerald Harrell, PT, DPT with APTA TN Tri-Cities District. Physical Therapists will provide a fall risk assessment and balance screening. Each member will perform 2 balance tests with the assistance of a physical therapist and a score will be provided based on the ability to participate in the test. Also there will be free giveaways to each member who participates.

Tuesday, October 15 | 10: 30 am | Card Room

Leah Ritter, D.O. with ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport | Dr. Leah Ritter will discuss at home exercises that can help keep your memory sharp and aid in your overall brain health.

Thursday, October 24 | 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.

Wednesday, November 13 | 10:00 am | Multipurpose Room

Rachel Stoner and Chelsey Herron with Brookdale Rock Springs | This Seminar will provide you with the information that will answer any and all questions you may be having about the benefits of Assisted Living for you or a loved ones.

Wednesday, October 2 | 10:00 am | Multipurpose Room

Jessica Cain with Mary Kay | Reset and de-stress while enjoying a Sugar Lip Scrub and Lip Balm treatment “Satin Lips” as well as a Hydrating Hand Treatment “Satin Hands”. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, there is a limit of 15 seats available.

Wellness Programs

wellness programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday and Fridays, January 16-31, 2025 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Wood Shop 

Larry Eidson, and Ron Grooms will be teaching a 6 — Session Basic Woodworking Class. Cost is $175.00, which covers all your materials; with $87.50 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 the equipment the correct way. You will make a Two Cutting Boards (1-End Grain & 1-Face Grain, and a Cheese Slicer. Sign-ups start Thu, Dec 5 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400. Class is limited to 10 people with a minimum of 8 to sign up for class to be held.