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

Medicare Educational Event

Tuesday, October 6 | 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.

Intro to Services by P&S Pharmacy

Wednesday, October 7 | 11:30 am | Multipurpose Room 2

April Light, with P&S Pharmacy, will discuss their Convenience Packaging, Med Sync, Free Delivery, Blood Pressure Checks, Medication Reviews, and a Q&A Session. Refreshments will be provided.

Dining with Diabetes

Mondays, October 12 – 26 | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Multipurpose Room 1 | $20

Megan Shelton, MA, FCA Agent with Sullivan County Extension Office will host a 3-session program designed for people with diabetes or at risk. This will be a hands-on cooking class to help you manage your blood sugar and your health, as well as show you some healthy cooking techniques. There will also be samples. Class is limited to 8-15 participants.

Mary Kay Fall Pampering Session

Wednesday, October 21 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Multipurpose Room 2

Jessica Cain with Mary Kay | Enjoy a relaxing Facial and Spa grade skin treatment. Each member will receive a Hand and Lip treatment with CC Cream and Mascara. Limited to 15.

Memory and Brain Health

Thursday, October 22 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm | Multipurpose Room 2

Tracey Kendall Wilson, Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Tennessee will be here with fun activities that have been proven to challenge specific parts of your brain, keeping us sharp as possible as our brain’s age!

Lunch & Learn: MAKO Total Knee Surgery

Tuesday, October 27 | 11:30 am | Multipurpose Room 1

Dr. Lindsay Remy, Stryker Orthodontics, Dr. Remy will give a brief presentation about total knee surgery with details on when it is necessary to seek surgery, the surgery process, and the healing process. There will also be a display table that will have bone models for demonstration brochures will be available to keep, along with giveaway items.

Orange You Glad You Didn’t Fall BINGO

Wednesday, October 28 | 11:00 am | Multipurpose Room 2

Brooke Segrest, RRT Clinical Rehab Liasion, with Encompass Health will be doing Hip BINGO just like regular BINGO with a Hip Educational twist. Limited to 20 participants.

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.


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.

Turkey, Pumpkin, & Jack-o-Lantern

Thursday & Friday, October 15 -23 | Woodshop | $125

In this 4-session class, Larry Edison and Norman Estridge will lead a class on making a Turkey, Pumpkin, and Jack-o-Lantern. All materials covered in the price. Class is limited to 6 people with a minimum of 4 to continue with the class.

Evening Yoga

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

Instructor: Becky Mills. Cost is $25.

Table Tennis Tournament

Wednesday, October 28 | 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 Jeff Kinsler, Greater Impact Realty. We need a minimum of 12 players to sign up for tournament to be held.

Aerobic Pickleball

Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 6 – November 10 | 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.