Orientations on the proper use of the cardiovascular and weight equipment will be provided at 2 p.m. Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Sept. 10, 1 p.m. Sept. 24 and 1 p.m. Sept. 29.

It is recommended that you get approval from your doctor prior to beginning an exercise program. The orientations are free, but reservations are required.

Please call the Wellness Center at 865-458-7070 to have your name added to the date you desire. If the dates above do not work for you or you would like an orientation at the Kahite facility, please leave your name with the front desk and the instructor will contact you.

Intro to yoga

Join Jill Pranger as she holds a three-week clinic on the basics of Yoga. Whether you are a newbie, novice or a natural, basic hatha yoga will increase your flexibility, improve your balance, strengthen your muscles and calm your mind.

Basic yoga poses, which include balancing, twisting, stretching and bending, are combined with focused breathing and relaxation to give you a full body workout. No prior experience or flexibility is required, and if you’ve practiced yoga in the past, this class will help you go deeper into your knowledge, understanding and practice.

Each class offers in-depth exploration of one pose, muscle group or activity, followed by breathing, warmups, sun salutations, asanas and savasana. Questions are always welcome.

The class will meet at 2:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 16 and ending Oct. 2. Sign-ups are not necessary. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 865-458-7070.

Dance cardio clinic

Join Genese Kerns for a 60-minute, music-filled, six-week dance cardio clinic beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. This class begins with a gentle total-body warmup, 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, moderate to vigorous manner based upon a student’s individual ability. Varied resistance and weight training routines will provide core and muscle-strengthening and 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.

This clinic will meet 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 9. Sign-ups are not necessary. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 865-458-6779.

Hiking opportunities

For upcoming hike information, please check the hiking website at http://www.tvhikers.com. Please remember that all hikers usually need to meet 8 a.m. at Chota. Hiking boots and hiking sticks are recommended. Bring water and a trail lunch. Driving directions will be provided the morning of the hikes. Carpooling is recommended and will be set up the morning of the hikes. Passengers are asked to contribute to help cover the cost of gas and other expenses.

Rec 101

Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of the recreation department? Would you like to learn who the correct contact person is for room reservations or the addition of new classes? If so, please attend the Rec 101 at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Wellness Center. Reservations are not required.

Hearing aid seminar

Join Dr. Jan Dungan of Appalachian Audiology at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 at Chota when she presents a seminar, “Consumer Protection for Hearing Aid Purchases.” She will answer questions such as how to avoid paying too much for hearing aids and unnecessary features. She will provide information on the newest technology in hearing health care, waterproof hearing aids, wireless connection to television and cellphones, hands-free phone use and new programming features that help individuals hear speech clearly in noisy places like restaurants. The seminar is free, but sign-ups are required by calling 865-458-6779.

Free hearing checks

Following the Sept. 11 hearing aid seminar, Dungan will be conducting comprehensive hearing checks that will look at the outer, middle and inner ear that will only take about 15 minutes. Reservation times for the hearing check are required by calling Chota Recreation Center at 865-458-6779.

Karate, self-defense

Jimmy Stegall from Stegall’s Martial Arts will be offering an question and answer session at 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Chota Recreation Center regarding two classes Stegall would like to offer. The first class would be a traditional style of isshinryu karate, which is a combination of kicking, punching and handling weapons. Karate classes will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturdays, and the self-defense classes will be held 10-11 a.m. Saturdays beginning Sept. 10 at Chota.

AARP class

There will be an AARP safe driving course held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 8-9 at Chota. Participants must attend both class days. The fee is $15 per person for members and $20 per person for nonmembers. 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, you may receive a discount on your auto insurance premium. Class size will be limited, so sign up today by calling 865-458-6779. If the class is full, a waiting list will be maintained for future classes.

Joint replacement

Join Dr. Jessica Briere from Complete Chiropractic & Wellness Center when she discusses how to prevent joint replacement surgery. This informative seminar will teach you the best ways to care for your joints and staying healthy.

The seminar will be held at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Kahite Activity Center and at 10 a.m. Sept. 18 at Chota. The seminar is free, but registration is required by calling 865-458-6779. Please indicate which date and time you would like to attend when making your reservation.

Volunteer fair

Are you looking for new ways to get involved? Join in 4-6 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Yacht Club to learn about the different ways to volunteer in Tellico Village. If any club is interested in reserving a table or booth to hand out materials and information about their organization, or for more information about the volunteer fair, email Beth Kuberka at bethk@tvpoa.org or call 865-458-5408, ext. 4130.

Holly Bryant is recreation director with the Tellico Village Property Owners Association.