Wellness Seminars

Discover engaging discussions and expert-led sessions designed to help you make informed choices about your health. Our Wellness Seminars at the Kingsport Senior Center bring practical insights and community connection to seniors across Kingsport, Tennessee.

Blood Pressure Checks

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month | 10:00 – 11:30 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 3rd Wednesday of the month | 10:00 – 11:30 am | Hallway by the Office

Chelsey Herron, Health & Wellness Director with Brookdale Rock Springs 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 Wednesday of the Month | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Lounge

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.

Veterans Brew

Every 2nd Monday of the Month | 9:30 am | Multipurpose Room

Kamela Easlic, Volunteer Coordinator Preceptor, with Caris Healthcare | Veterans Brew is a monthly gathering of Veterans for the purpose of socializing while enjoying coffee and doughnuts. Also occasionally, a speaker will be scheduled to address topics of interest to the
group. Sign up in the Office or bycalling 423-392-8400

Mary Kay Pampering Session

Wednesday, April 1 | 10:00 am | Multipurpose Room

Jessica Cain with Mary Kay | Enjoy a relaxing Facial and Spa grade skin treatment. Also each member will receive a Hand and Lip treatment with CC Cream and Mascara. Sign-ups start on Thu, Mar 5 in the Office or by calling 423- 392-8400, there is a limit of 15 seats available.

Medicare Educational Event

Tuesday, April 14 | 11:00 am | Card Room

Brian Coggins, with Mid-South Financial Group | This Seminar will provide you with valuable
information from an 18-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 2026. 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. Sign up in the Office or by calling 423-392- 8400.

Lunch & Learn: Five Wishes

Wednesday, April 22 | 11:00 am | Multipurpose Room

Melanie Bowman, Caris Representative, with Caris Healthcare | What is Five Wishes? Five Wishes is the first living will that talks about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes. It lets you choose the person you want to make health care decisions for you if you are not able to make them for yourself. Sign-ups will start on Thu, Mar 5 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, there is a limit of 20 seats available. NOTE: All member must sign up by the close of business on Fri, Apr 17.

Memory & Brain Health

Thursday, April 23 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Multipurpose Room

Tracey Kendall Wilson, Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Northeast, TN-Southwest, VA | Come join Alzheimer’s Tennessee to experience fun activities that have been proven to challenge specific parts of your brain, keeping us sharp as possible as our brain‘s age.


Wellness Programs

Stay active and energized through a variety of fitness and lifestyle activities tailored for older adults. The Kingsport Senior Center’s Wellness Programs encourage movement, balance, and healthy living in a supportive, social environment.

Woodshop Safety Orientation

Monday, April 6 and May 4 | Woodshop

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

Neuro Yoga

Every Wednesday | Room 302 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Bird House and Bird Feeder Class

Thursdays & Fridays, April 9, 10, 16, 17 | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Wood Shop

This class will be a 4- session Bird House and Bird Feeder Class and you will make two bird houses a Blue Bird and a Wren House, also you make a Bird Feeder. Cost is $100.00, which covers all your materials; due on first day of class paid to the instructors. Sign-ups start on Fri, Mar 13 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400. Class is limited to 8 members with a minimum of 4 members to sign up for class to be held.

Hiking Trip: Laurel Run

Friday, April 24 | 9:00 am | Laurel Run & Kiner Hollow | Church Hill, TN

Cost is $5.00 for transportation. Laurel Run Trail & Kiner Hollow Trail is a moderately hiking trail located near Church Hill, Tennessee that features a waterfall. The trails vary from mild to moderate, the trail features rocky, rooted terrain that can make footing difficult. Be sure to wear your hiking boots and bring your walking stick and dress according to the weather. Everyone bring something to eat and drink to stay properly hydrated, we will be eating in the park. Signups start on Thu, Mar 26 in the Office.

Table Tennis Tournament

Wednesday, April 29 | 1:00 pm | Gym

This tournament will be doubles playing the best of five games, with double elimination. Cost is Free. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Jeff Kinsler, Realtor with Greater Impact Realty. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held. Sign-ups start on Thu, Mar 12 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign-up by close of business on Mon, Apr 27.

Cornhole Tournament

Friday, May 15 | 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 Beth Freeman, Administrator with The Village at Allandale. We will need at least 12 to sign up for tournament to be played. Sign-ups will start on Thu, Apr 2 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a dead

Billiards Tournament

Wednesday, August 26 | 9:30 am | Billiards Room

This tournament 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, Jul 23 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Mon, Aug 24.