The Aqua Power Class will meet at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday mornings in June, July and August at the Chota Recreation Center outdoor pool beginning June 2.

This outdoor pool class will be taught by Mikki Barr and is for all fitness levels. The class focuses on a full-body workout and is designed to strengthen and tone muscle, while increasing cardiorespiratory endurance.

Participants will be able to regulate their pace. Bring water weights and noodles.


Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic will offers free on-site injury assessments and home exercise instruction 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the Wellness Center.

Weight equipment orientations will be held at 2 p.m. June 1, 7, 22 and 29 at the Wellness Center. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 865-458-7070.

For upcoming hiking information, visit http://www.tvhikers.com.

Recreation 101 will meet 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 30 and is for those interested in learning the ins and outs of the Recreation Department. To sign up, call 865-458-7070.

Greg Carter offers tennis lessons and clinics in Tellico Village. For more information, call 614-449-9944 or email gctennispro@yahoo.com.

For more information on swimming lessons in the Village, call Kim Wiebe at 865-661-7365.

Pavilions at Kahite, Tugaloo beach or Toqua Golf Course are open for reservations. To book the venues for outings, call Chota at 865-458-6779.

Tellico Village swimming team evening practices began 6-8:30 p.m. May 17 at the Wellness Center. Evening practices will be held at that time Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 28.

Morning practice will be held 8-10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 1 through July 29 at Chota.

The pool will be closed for open swimming and classes during practice times.

In addition to practices, the Wellness Center pool will be closed for swim meets at 4 p.m. June 9, June 30 and July 7. For more information, email tvtarpons@charter.net.

The lap lane in the big pool will be closed 1-5 p.m. Mondays, 1-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 3-6 p.m. Thursdays for swimming lessons. The other five lanes will be available for open swimming.

Dr. Jessica Briere, with Complete Chiropractic & Wellness Center, will talk about eight ways to improve mobility and reduce arthritis pain at 11 a.m. June 7 at Chota.

A seminar on installing tile will be held at 10 a.m. June 8 at Chota. The seminar will include a hands-on tile demonstration.

A Medic blood drive will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9 at Chota.

A valid identification is required to donate. Donors should be healthy and be 17 or older.

Participants should eat a full meal four hours before giving blood. Each donor will receive a free cholesterol evaluation. Fasting is not necessary.

An AARP safe driving course will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 13-14 at Chota. Participants must attend both class days.

Cost is $15 per person for members and $20 for non-members. Payment is expected the day of the class and members are asked to bring their AARP membership card, if applicable.

After completion of the class, participants may receive a discount on their automobile insurance premiums. Class size will be limited. For more information, call 865-458-6779.