Join one of our friendly staff members for the informative Rec 101 seminar where you can learn everything you need to know about the Tellico Village Property Owners Association Recreation Department, including what to do, where to go and who to ask as well as upcoming events. If you can’t get it here, then we don’t know it. The next Rec 101 will be held at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26 in the Wellness Center conference room.
Are you interested in learning about tennis? Wanting to jump in on a clinic or get a lesson in the game? For more information, call Greg Carter at 614-446-9944 or email gctennispro@yahoo.com.
Swim team clinics
The Tellico Village Tarpons Swim Team will be holding swim clinics from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Wellness Center. The pool will be closed during these times.
Equipment orientations
Orientations on the proper use of the cardiovascular and weight equipment will be provided at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 and 24.
We recommended you get approval from your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program. The orientations are free, but reservations are required. Call the Wellness Center at 865-458-7070 to have your name added to the date you desire.
Swim lessons
Are you interested in feeling more comfortable in the water? If you are interested in either adult or child swim lessons, contact the Wellness Center to have your name added to the list.
Kim Wiebe, a Red Cross certified swim instructor, is ready to teach any level of swimming and will customize the lessons to meet your goals. Cost for four, 30-minute private lessons is $120 and $90 for four 30-minute semiprivate lessons. Cost for personal water training is $45 per hour.
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 open for open and lap swimming. For more information, call Wiebe at 865-661-7365.
Jin Shin Jyutsu
Join Mary Ruth Kelly at the Wellness Center for Jin Shin Jyutsu self-help at 2:15 p.m. Thursdays. The clinic will end Feb. 26, so don’t miss out. For more information about Jin Shin Jyutsu, call Mary Ruth Kelly at 865-458-2910.
Free screening
Dr. Jessica Smiley-Hedrick, a volunteer wellness consultant for the nonprofit Foundation for Wellness Professionals, and her team will be at the Wellness Center 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 25 to offer free screenings. Screenings will include saliva tests for chemical toxicity, stress tests, blood pressure checks and physical evaluation for traumatic injuries. The screenings are free, and signups are not required.
Hearing seminar
Join Dr. Jan Dungan of Appalachian Audiology at 10 a.m. Feb. 12 at Chota Recreation Center for a hearing seminar. The seminar will provide advanced solutions for people who struggle to hear conservations in noisy places or on the phone and learn the difference between hearing and listening. The seminar is free, but registration is required by calling 865-458-6779.
Health care seminar
Join Dr. Jessica Briere, with Complete Chiropractic & Wellness Center, when she talks about the seven things your body needs to have an optimal immune system, prevent getting colds and the flu and what natural remedies you can use to fight a cold. The seminar will be held at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at Chota Recreation Center. Reservations are required by calling 865-458-6779.
Cardio dance clinic
Join Genese Kerns for a three-week dance cardio clinic at 7:15 a.m. Feb. 2-23 at the Wellness Center. The class will begin with a gentle total body warm up, moving on to dance-based aerobic movements choreographed to music that will motivate and move you. No prior dancing experience is required. All movements can be done in a low to high impact or moderate to vigorous manner based upon a student’s individual ability. Varied resistance and weight training routines will provide core and muscle strengthening. A cool down period will incorporate moves designed for total body balance, stretching and flexibility. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, hand weights and water. The clinic will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Signups are not necessary. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 865-458-7070.
Hearing seminar
Your sense of hearing connects you to the world in amazing ways. Everyday experiences like chatting at a restaurant, talking on the phone or listening to the radio may seem ordinary. However, hearing loss can impact your ability to engage in these activities. Hearing loss can change your connection to the world and make you feel isolated. For many with significant hearing loss, even the most sophisticated hearing aids may not help you hear well enough. Join us for a seminar about cochlear implants and how this technology is designed to help you regain the sounds and joys of life you may be missing. The seminar will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 23 at Chota Recreation Center. Lindsey Early, an audiologist with Advanced Bionics, will present information on hearing loss and solutions for regaining your hearing. The seminar is free, but reservations are required by calling Chota at 865-458-6779.
Holly Bryant is recreation director with the Tellico Village Property Owners Association.
