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

Memory and Brain Health

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

Medication Safety & Overdose Prevention

Wednesdays, November 4 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Multipurpose Room 2

Lisa Christian & Marcus Carter with Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition. Topic of discussion “Boots on the Ground” approach to overdose where everyone lets us know when they know of a particular drug and report to SCAD. Also, be a buddy to their friends who are at risk of accidentally or intentionally overdose.

Lunch & Learn: Intro to Services Provided by P&S Pharmacy

Wednesday, December 16 | 11:30 am | Multipurpose Room #2

April Light will discuss their Convenience Packaging, Med Sync, Free Delivery, Blood Pressure Checks, Medication Reviews, and a Q&A Session. Refreshments will be provided. Limited to 20 people.


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, October 5 | 9:00 – 11:00 am | Woodshop

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

Move & Groove, Strength & Stamina, Stress Release & Balance

Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Room 302

Move & Groove Cardio is a fun low impact way to move with high energy music! Options shared for all fitness levels. Strength & Stamina build strong bones, muscles and metabolism! Stress release, balance, and breathe helps to relax while stretching!

Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga

Thursdays | 3:00 pm | Room 302

Chair Strength is a blend of chair yoga and strength training. Participants begin with classic yoga poses, followed by a short, seated lightweight section and a standing balance section. The class concludes with a final yoga segment in their seats. This class is perfect for anyone with a little variety.

Evening Yoga

Mondays, October 5 – November 9 | 5:30 pm | Room 302

Instructor: Becky Mills. Cost is $25.

Shuffleboard Tournament

Wednesday, November 4 | 9:00 am | Shuffleboard Courts

This tournament will be doubles playing the best of three games with double elimination. Cost is Free. Sponsored by Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union. We need at least 12 to sign up.

Cornhole Tournament

Friday, December 11 | 1:00 pm | Gym

This tournament will be doubles playing the best of three games with double elimination. Cost is Free. Sponsored by Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union. We need at least 12 to sign up.

Beginner Pickleball

Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 3 – 19 | 10:00 – 11:00 am | Reedy Point Gym | $30

Anna Walters will be instructing this course to help you pump up your pickleball game! These sessions will feature games that are fun, fast paced, and fitness focused for all levels. Class is limited to 8 members.