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.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Mondays | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Computer Lab
Andrea Haubner, Extension Agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension. One key feature of the National DPP is the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program, a research-based program focusing on healthy eating and physical activity which showed that people with pre-diabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old).
NOTE: Session Schedule
- Monthly- April 1 and May 6
Dementia Prevention
Tuesday, April 9 | 11:00 am | Card Room
Nerissa Licup, M.D. with Ballad Health Center for Healthy Aging | Dr. Licup will discuss the Lancet Commission Report from 2020 that identified modifiable risk factors to prevent dementia. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Osteopathic Manipulation for Musculoskeletal Pain
Tuesday, April 16 | 10:30 am | Card Room
Kyle Caron, D.O. with ETSU Family Physicians of Kingsport | Dr. Caron will discuss various techniques that would be beneficial and suitable for use in the elderly population. Techniques include balanced ligamentous tension, facilitated positional release, soft tissue techniques and basic articulatory techniques. Sign-ups will start on Thu, March 28 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Memory and Brain Health
Thursday, April 25 | 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.
Dining with Diabetes - Group 1
Tuesday & Thursday, April 9, 11, & 16 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Lounge
Lydia Hoskins, Extension Agent, with UT/TSU Extension, Sullivan County. This class will show you some: Healthy cooking techniques, How to modify recipes to reduce refined carbohydrates, Sodium & saturated fat, Importance of whole grains in managing diabetes and how to identify food sources, Sample healthy foods. Class is limited to 8-15 participants. Sign up for Group 1, in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400. Note: Members can only sign-up for one Group, not both!
Dining with Diabetes - Group 2
Tuesday & Thursday, April 23, 25, & 30 | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Lounge
Lydia Hoskins, Extension Agent, with UT/TSU Extension, Sullivan County. This class will show you some: Healthy cooking techniques, How to modify recipes to reduce refined carbohydrates, Sodium & saturated fat, Importance of whole grains in managing diabetes and how to identify food sources, Sample healthy foods. Class is limited to 8-15 participants. Sign up for Group 1, in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400. Note: Members can only sign-up for one Group, not both!
Wellness Programs
Zumba Gold
Tuesdays, 11:45 am – 12:45 pm (Gym – Dannie Lee) & Thursdays, 9:45 am (Atrium -Teresa Wells). An easy-to-follow program that lets you move to the beat at your own speed. The Zumba Gold Live It Up System is the total body wellness experience.
Woodshop Safety Orientation
Monday, May 6 | 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 | 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.
Arthritis Exercise Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 5 – April 25 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Room 302
Lydia Hoskins, Extension Agent UT-TSU Extension | The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low-impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The routines include entle range-ofmotion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level. Sign-ups start on Wed, February 14 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, there is a limit of 25 seats available.
Hiking Trip
Friday, April 19 | 9:30 am | Bays Mountain Park
We will hike three trails the Fern Trail, Lake Road, and Chinquapin Trail rated as moderate | Cost is $5 for transportation. Be sure to wear your hiking boots and bring your walking stick. Everyone bring something to eat and drink to stay properly hydrated, we will be eating in the park. Sign up the Office.
Basic Bowl Turning Class
Thursday & Friday, April 11, 12, 18, & 19 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Woodshop
Larry Eidson and Ron Grooms will be teaching a 4-Session/Classes, 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 turning bowls. Sign-ups start Thu, March 28 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400. Class is limited to 4 people sign up for class to be held.
Build Your Own Dulcimer Class
Thursday & Friday, May 9-24 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Woodshop
Johnny Clark, Larry Eidson, & Ron Grooms will be teaching a 3-Week 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, April 17 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Billiards Tournament
Wednesday, April 24 | 9:30 am | Billiards Room
This will be an 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, Mar 21 in the Office or by calling 423- 392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Monday, April 22.