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.
Memory and Brain Health
Every 4th Thursday of the month | Multipurpose Room | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Will not meet in November and December due to the holidays. The next meeting will be 2:00 – 3:00 pm Thursday, January 22.
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
Health Extension for Diabetes
Mondays, starting November 3| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Computer Lab
Lydia Hoskins, MS Extension Specialist with UT/TSU Extension, Sullivan County. 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. HED is an American Diabetes Association education and support program that helps participants with better self-management of their condition. NOTE: Bi-Weekly – November 3, November 17, and December 1
Lunch & Learn: Five Wishes
Wednesday, November 5 | 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, Sep 18 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, Oct 31.
Bowling for Turkeys
Monday, November 24 | 12:30 pm | Warpath Lanes
Remember you don’t have to be an everyday bowler to participate in this tournament, because everyone bowls with two hands on the bowling ball between their legs. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held. Cost of each game is $3.00 and no charge for the shoes payable at Warpath Lanes. You will bowl three games with the highest scores being awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Michelle Bolling, Owner, Kingsport Adult Day Care. Sign-ups start on Fri, Oct 31 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Fri, Nov 21. NOTE: You must be a member to sign up!
Holiday Music and Memories
Wednesday, December 10 | 10:30 am | Multipurpose Room
Heather Cash, Owner: Heart of a Daughter Care Management. Come listen to your favorite Holiday music and share some of your special memories about the Holidays. Also enjoy some hot apple cider with pastries while learning about the Health Benefits of music. Sign-ups start on Fri, Nov 7 in Office or by calling (423) 392-8400.
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, December 1 | 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
Bowling for Turkeys
Monday, November 24 | 12:30 pm | Warpath Lanes
Remember you don’t have to be an everyday bowler to participate in this tournament, because everyone bowls with two hands on the bowling ball between their legs. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held. Cost of each game is $3.00 and no charge for the shoes payable at Warpath Lanes. You will bowl three games with the highest scores being awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place only, sponsored by Michelle Bolling, Owner, Kingsport Adult Day Care. Sign-ups start on Fri, Oct 31 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Fri, Nov 21. NOTE: You must be a member to sign up!
Cornhole Tournament
Friday, December 12 | 1:00 pm | Gym
The 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 Theresa Redmond, Assistant Director of Sales with The Blake at Kingsport. We will need at least 12 to sign up for tournament to be played. Sign-ups will start on Fri, Nov 7 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign-up by close of business Wed, Dec 10.
