The year is coming to an end, and what a year it has been in recreation. We have said goodbye to a lot of dear friends and have welcomed in so many new ones.
One of our newest faces is that of new Recreation Director Simon Bradbury. Please join us in giving him a warm Tellico Village welcome.
The only thing warmer than a Tellico Village welcome is the Tellico Village holiday spirit. You can share your holiday spirit with the children of Loudon County by participating in the annual Mitten Tree now through Dec. 21. Hang your new or handmade mittens, gloves and socks on trees located at the Wellness Center and Chota Recreation Center.
Memberships for 2017 go on sale starting Dec. 1 and will reflect no rate increase for any of our members. Feel free to check with one of our friendly front desk staff to find out when your membership expires or to find out any other info you might need about recreation.
Holiday hours
The hours for the Recreation Department during the Christmas holiday are:
Saturday, Dec. 24 — Wellness Center closing at noon, Chota Recreation Center closed.
Sunday, Dec. 25 — Closed.
Monday, Dec. 26 — Closing at 5 p.m.
The hours for the Recreation Department during the New Year’s holiday are:
Saturday, Dec. 31 — Closing at 5 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 1 — Closed.
Please contact the department for the fitness class schedule for the holiday season.
Orientations on the proper use of the cardiovascular and weight equipment will be provided at 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20.
For upcoming hike information, please check the hiking website at http://www.tvhikers.com/
Rec 101
Rec 101 will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, for those interested in learning the ins and outs of the Recreation Department.
Line dancing intro
A new Intro to Line Dancing with Toni Grovier will begin Jan. 10 at the Wellness Center. Classes will meet 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is an additional $3 fee for this class, which is paid directly to the instructor. If a class minimum of 20 students is not reached, this class will not take place, so registration is required. For more information or to sign up, call 865-458-7070.
Swim lessons
Are you interested in feeling more comfortable in the water? If you are interested in either adult or child swim lessons, please contact Kim Wiebe at 865-661-7365.
December seminars
Please contact the Chota Recreation Center to sign up for seminars or for more detailed information.
Join Dr. Jessica Briere with Complete Chiropractic & Wellness Center at 11 a.m. Dec. 10 at Chota Recreation Center for an informational seminar about improving your winter health by boosting your immune system to fight off colds and flu, as well as surviving the holidays and fighting seasonal depression.
Join Dr. Jessica Briere with Complete Chiropractic & Wellness Center at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 at Kahite Activity Center for an informational seminar, “Improve Your Balance, Improve Your Life: 8 Home Exercises to Keep You in Balance.”
