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
The January meeting will not be held.
The next meeting will be February 26 at 2:00 – 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room.
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
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, January 5 and February 2 | 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
Lady Vols Basketball Game
Sunday, March 1 | 9:30 am | Knoxville, TN
We will depart at 9:30am. Sunday, March 1, 2026 for the Lady Vols vs. Vanderbilt game. This game we will be seating in Section 111. Cost is $56 which includes your game ticket and transportation. We will stop for lunch at Aubrey’s Restaurant before the game. Game time is 2pm and we will be able to get in at 1pm. Sign-ups will start on Thu, Jan 22, 2026 in the Office. We will have 44 tickets available and a (2) ticket limit per person.
The Ear Tour
Wednesday, March 4 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Multipurpose Room
Aubri Stogsdill, Hearing Instrument Tech with Acuity Hearing Center | Do you hear, but not understand? It may
be wax! Join Acuity Hearing Center for a painless and fascinating experience. Aubri will use a tiny video Otoscope Camera to look inside your ear. This allows the specialist to determine if wax is blocking the ear canal, causing sound to be muffled and you will see all the way to your eardrum on a video monitor! Sign-ups will start on Thu, Jan 29 in Office or by calling 423-392-8400.
Billiards Tournament
Wednesday, February 25 | 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, Jan 15 in the Office or by calling 423-392-8400, with a deadline to sign up by close of business on Mon, Feb 23.
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.
