From fitness and educational opportunities to social and creative arts events, Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers many opportunities to help seniors stay healthy and active. Events in August include:
Free Hearing Screening and Hearing Aid Checks
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a question and answer session on hearing loss on Tuesday, August 2 at 12 p.m. at Alexian Village of Tennessee, located at 437 Alexian Way on Signal Mountain. Dr. Megan Johnson and the staff of Johnson Audiology will be on site to offer free hearing screenings, hearing aid checks, and hearing aid cleanings by appointment.
Call 1-800-251-4600 to RSVP. Appointment times are limited.
50’s and 60’s Oldie’s Dance and Dinner
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a 50’s and 60’s Oldie’s Dance and Dinner on Friday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center, located at 190 Depot Street in Soddy-Daisy. Admission is $8. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information.
Free Speech Therapy Workshop
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a workshop on Strategies for Preventing Memory Loss on Thursday, August 11 at 2 p.m. at 12 p.m. at Alexian Village of Tennessee, located at 437 Alexian Way on Signal Mountain. Call 1-800-251-4600 to RSVP.
Ballroom Dance Party
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries hosts a Ballroom Dance Party on the second Thursday of each month (August 11) at 7 p.m. in the Alexian Village Town Hall. Alexian Village is located at 437 Alexian Way on Signal Mountain. Call (423) 886-0571 for more information.
Free “Sandwich Generation” Caregiver Support Group Meeting and Luncheon
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries and Palliative Care Services, a division of Hospice of Chattanooga, offer a “Sandwich Generation” Caregiver Support Group meeting and luncheon on the third Tuesday of each month (August 16) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Valley Residence, located at 1164 Mountain Creek Road in Red Bank. Call 1-800-251-4600 to RSVP. A light lunch and respite care during the meeting are provided.
Book Club
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries hosts a book club on the third Tuesday of each month (August 16) at 12 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, located at 250 E. 10th Street in Chattanooga. The book for the August meeting is State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Call (423) 755-6131 for more information.
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers ballroom dance classes at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Intermediate ballroom dance classes are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. and a new 10-week session of beginning ballroom dance classes will be offered each Wednesday at 11 a.m. beginning August 17. Class registration and tuition is required. Call (423) 755-6131 for more information.
Free “Identity Theft” Lunch and Learn and Open House at Alexian Grove
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a free lunch and learn on the topic of identity theft on Tuesday, August 23 at 12 p.m. at Alexian Grove, located at 100 Asbury Oak Lane in Lookout Valley. (Across from Cummings Cove Golf Community at the foot of Lookout Mountain.) The presentation will be given by a local Secret Service Agent. Call (423) 825-5557 to RSVP. Seating is limited.
Ladies’ Luncheon Meeting
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a Ladies’ Luncheon informational meeting on Wednesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. The meeting will give those interested the opportunity to discuss the possibility of an upcoming, regularly scheduled Ladies’ Luncheon at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors. Desserts will be served. Call (423) 755-6131 for more information.
Free Yard Art Creation Demonstration
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a free yard art creation demonstration by Jeanne Brice on Thursday, August 25 at 1 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, located at 250 E. 10th Street in Chattanooga. Learn how to repurpose everyday items into indoor or outdoor sculpture art. Upcoming do-it-yourself art creation class sign-up sheets will be available at the demonstration. Call (423) 755-6131 by August 22 to register.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers an Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting on the last Thursday of each month (August 25) from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Alexian Village Gold Room. Alexian Village is located at 437 Alexian Way in Signal Mountain. Call (423) 886-0636 for more information.
Ballroom Dance Party
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries hosts a Ballroom Dance Party on the fourth Thursday of each month (August 25) at 7 p.m. at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors building at 250 E. 10th Street, Chattanooga. Participants are asked to bring a plate of finger foods to share. Call (423) 755-6131 for more information.
Bereavement Support Group
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries and Hospice of Chattanooga offer a Bereavement Support Group meeting on the last Monday of each month (August 29) from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the first floor parlor of Alexian Village, located at 437 Alexian Way in Signal Mountain. Call (423) 886-0636 for more information.
Museum of Appalachia Trip
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a trip to the Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 30. The trip will include motor coach transportation, lunch, a tour of the museum and a concert by the Appalachia Museum Band. Cost is $61 per person. Call the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center at (423) 332-1702 for more information.
Men’s Luncheon
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries hosts a Men’s Luncheon on the last Tuesday of each month (August 30) at 12 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. The cost of the luncheon is $10. Please call (423) 755-6131 by August 23 to RSVP.
Beginning Yoga Classes for Seniors
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers beginning Yoga each Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. The cost is $25 for a 4-week session ($20 for Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors members.) The class is taught by a certified Yoga instructor. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Chair yoga positions are also demonstrated. Call (423) 755-6131 for more information.
Computer Classes for Seniors
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers several levels of computer classes for seniors at their Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors location at 250 E. 10th Street in Chattanooga. Classes are $25 per 8-hour session and are offered the third and fourth Mondays and Tuesdays of each month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Seating is limited. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information on class times and additional locations.
Line Dance Classes
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers beginners line dance classes each Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. and intermediate/advanced line dance classes each Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center, located at 190 Depot Street. Classes are $2 each. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information.
Biloxi Trip
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a five day/four night trip to Biloxi, Mississippi on October 24 through 28. The trip will include motor coach transportation, lodging at a Casino Hotel, eight meals, a guided tour of St. Louis and a day trip to New Orleans. Cost is $379 per person for a double room. Call the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center at (423) 332-1702 for more information.
Pigeon Forge Trip
Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a two day trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on November 29 and 30. The trip will include motor coach transportation, lodging, two meals and two new shows. Cost is $137 per person for a person single person occupancy room, $123 for a double occupancy room and $110 for a triple occupancy room. Call the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center at (423) 332-1702 for more information.