Wellness Seminars

Tuesday, December 6, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

  • Morgan Smallman, Rehab Liaison, RN, BSN with Encompass Health will be at the Center on Tuesday, Oct 11 for blood pressure checks every 2nd Tuesday of the month, in the Hallway by the Office.

Tuesday, December 13, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

  • Nathaniel Young, Sales Manager with Brookdale Kingsport will be at the Center on Tuesday, Oct 18 for blood pressure checks every 3rd Tuesday of the month, in the Hallway by the Office.

Will not meet in November and December due to the holidays.

The next meeting will be 2:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 and every 4th Thursday of the month in the Multipurpose Room.

Mondays, December 5, 12, & 19 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Lounge

Lydia Hoskins & Andrea Haubner, Extension Agent, with UT/TSU Extension, Sullivan County. This 3-session program will discuss healthy holiday recipes and exercises in conjunction with a December holiday healthy living challenge to “maintain not gain” during the holiday season. A weekly email with healthy tips, recipes, etc. will also be distributed to participants. Class is limited to 12 participants, with a minimum of 4 to sign up for class to be held. Sign-ups will start on Thu, Nov 10 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400.

Thursday, December 6 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Billiards Room Hallway

The Lions Club of Kingsport will be screening for PRE-diabetes Risk with a one page questionnaire. Did you know that Type 2 Diabetes can often be prevented or delayed? It’s “Good News” that PRE-diabetes is REVERSIBLE! Come by and learn about Risk Factors, and the Diabetes Prevention Program: a course taught by UT Extension Agents that will be offered at no cost.

Wednesday, December 14 | 9:30 am | 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.

Thursday, December 15 | 11:30 am | Card Room

Ashton Douglas, PT, DPT, ATC with PT Solutions Physical Therapy, will be providing information.

Wellness Programs

wellness programs

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.

Monday, December 5 | Woodshop

Every 1st Monday of the Month. If you are interested in working in the Woodshop, you must complete the Safety Orientation.

NOTE: We will be cleaning the shop every 1st Monday after the safety orientation and ask that all woodworkers come and help.

Thursdays & Fridays, December 1, 2, 8, & 9 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Wood Shop

Johnny Chandler and Ron Grooms will be teaching a 2 weeks Wooden Pen class. Cost is $90.00, which covers all your materials; with $45.00 due on first day of class paid to the instructors and the final payment is due on the last day. This class will teach you how to use the Lathes the correct way. You will make a wooden pen and pencil. Class is limited to 5 people with a minimum of 3 to sign up for class to be held.

Friday, December 2 | 9:30 am | Bays Mountain

We will hike on three trails Fern Trail, Lake Road, and Chinquapin Trail at Bays Mountain Park | Cost is $5 for transportation. Be sure to wear your hiking boots and bring your walking stick and dress according to the weather. Everyone bring a bag lunch with something to drink, we will be eating in the park after the hike. Sign-ups start on Thu, Nov 10 in the Office.

Thursdays & Fridays, January 19 – February 10 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Wood Shop

Johnny Chandler, Johnny Clark, & Ron Grooms will be teaching a 4 week 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 all the equipment the correct way. You will make a Cutting Board and a Foot Stool. Class is limited to 10 people with a minimum of 8 to sign up for class to be held.