Happy spring. Summer is right around the corner, which means Camp Tellico will be here soon.
Signups begin at 8 a.m. April 1 at the Chota Recreation Center. Registration for Camp Tellico must be done in person. Camp dates are June 20-24, July 11-15 and July 25-29. The second week of Camp Tellico from July 11-15 will be held in conjunction with the annual Golf Camp at Toqua Golf Course.
With spring also comes pool season. Both outdoor pools at Chota and Kahite recreation centers are scheduled to open May 1. We are ready for blue skies and lots of sun and hope you are too.
Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinic has announce a new partnership with residents in Tellico Village. Beginning April 6, the clinic will offer onsite injury assessment and home exercise instruction at the Wellness Center. This service will be available 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Please come by and meet the athletic trainer to discuss how the clinic can partner with you for increased health and wellness.
Weight equipment orientations on the proper use of the cardiovascular and weight equipment will be provided at 2 p.m. April 12 and 21.
For upcoming hiking information, please check the hiking website at http://www.tvhikers.com.
Rec 101 will meet 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 28 for those interested in learning the ins and outs of the Tellico Village Property Owners Association recreation department. For more information, call Jessica Antrim at 865-458-7070.
The Tellico Village Tarpons swimming team will be holding a series of clinics this spring. Clinics will take place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 2, 1-3:30 p.m. April 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30 and 1-3:30 p.m. May 1. The Wellness Center pool will be closed to all other activities during these times.
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 614-449-9944 or email gctennispro@yahoo.com.
A six-week Jin Shin Jyustu clinic with Mary Ruth Kelly will begin Tuesday. The class is held 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Wellness Center and will end May 3. For more information, call Mary Ruth Kelly at 865-458-2910.
If you are interested in swimming lessons for adults or children, call Kim Wiebe at 865-661-7365 to sign up.
Are you interested in booking the Kahite, Tugaloo Beach or Toqua Golf Course pavilion for an outing? To book your event, call Larissa Lownsdale at 865-458-6779.
Join Dr. Jessica Briere, with Complete Chiropractic and Wellness Center, at 11 a.m. April 5 to find out what are the best supplements to take and what vitamins are important to stay healthy.
Come see what everyone is talking about and try out Dragon Boating at 8:30 a.m. April 9 at Tugaloo Beach Pavilion. All equipment is provided; however, you will need to wear comfortable clothing and shoes that may get wet.
Dr. Jan Dungan, with Appalachian Audiology, will give a presentation on purchasing hearing aids at 10 a.m. April 14. Following the seminar, Dungan will be conducting comprehensive hearing checks that will look at the outer, middle and inner ear and will take about 15 minutes. Reservation times for the hearing check are required. To sign up, call Chota Recreation Center at 865-458-6779.
Join Jack Bales, with Clear Caption, at 11:30 a.m. April 18 when he discusses how a federal program allows every American citizen with hearing loss a landline telephone and Internet access to receive a free captioned phone and free service to help them remain connected to loved ones. The lunch and learn is free, but signups are required by calling Chota at 865-458-6779.
Join Dr. Samuel Yoakum, with Tennessee Orthopedic Clinic, at noon April 21 for a seminar on treating knee pain.
