Senior Services offers January wellness classes, presentations

Published 9:50 am Monday, January 6, 2020

CONTRIBUTED — Senior Services at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., Johnson City, will provide community members with the following free health services this month:

• Thyroid Awareness: Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 18 and older. The thyroid gland is small, but it has a big impact on our health. Learn more about the thyroid and various disorders.

• Life with Less Stress and More Energy: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 18 and older. Dr. Dawn Cadwallader, DC, will share seven steps to peak energy and tips for increasing mental clarity and productivity.

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• Free Hearing Screening: Wednesday, Jan. 22, 9 a.m.-noon. 50 and older. A free hearing screening will be offered by East Tennessee Hearing Center. Limited spots available. (Please schedule your appointment by calling 423-434-6237).

• Eat Smart, Move More series: Each Wednesday Jan. 22-March 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 50 and older. This series of nine workshops will provide tools and motivation for participants to eat healthy and be more active. Each class features a recipe demonstration, healthy cooking tips and tools and samples.

• Beyond the “Eat Better” Resolutions: Thursday, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-noon. 18 and older. Registered dietitian Crystal Woods will share nutrition tips and strategies for real success and lasting results. This session will focus on establishing nutrition goals and creating sustainable changes that leave participants feeling good about themselves instead of guilty.

• Invisible Danger of Radon: Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1-2 p.m. 18 and older. January is National Radon Action Month and our area is prone to high levels of radon. Attendees will learn how to get a free testing kit and ways to address concerns. Winter is the best time to test when radon levels are highest.

Please register for all programs, and/or seek further information by calling 423-434-6237.