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Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries Offers a Full Calendar of Events for March
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. For an Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries’ new Alexian Chat newsletter which includes a complete calendar of events please visit: www.AlexianBrothers.net. March events include: Senior Olympic Registration The Chattanooga District Senior Olympics registration is going on now through April 1. The games are scheduled for May 2 through May 7. For more information or to register, visit www.AlexianBrothers.net or call Ginny Stone at (423) 755-6114. Senior Leadership Academy Now Accepting Nominations Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors’ Senior Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 class. Coordinated through Senior Neighbors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Senior Leadership Academy is designed to cultivate the skills and enthusiasm of adults over 50 years of age and help them develop into more effective community leaders. Please call (423) 668-2141 or jupton@alexianbrothers.net for application and tuition information. Participation is limited. Free Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Workshop Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center will host a free workshop on disaster preparedness with the Red Cross on Thursday, March 3 at 10 a.m. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors’ Soddy-Daisy center is located at 190 Depot Street. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information. Carolina Shag Dancing Lessons Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is offering Carolina Shag Dancing lessons each Monday, March 7 through 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $20 for 4 weeks. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information. “Organization Tips for Downsizing” Workshops Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a workshop titled, “Organization Tips for Downsizing” on Tuesday, March 8 at 12 p.m. at Alexian Village. Call (423) 886-0542 to reserve your seat. Alexian Village is located at 437 Alexian Way in Signal Mountain. An additional session will be held on Thursday, March 10 at 12 p.m. at Alexian Grove. Call (423) 825-5557 to reserve your seat. Alexian Grove is located at 100 Asbury Oak Lane in Lookout Valley (across from Cummings Cove). Nutrition Workshop Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center will host a free workshop on nutrition with the Hamilton County Health Department on Friday, March 11 at 11 a.m. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors’ Soddy-Daisy center is located at 190 Depot Street. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information. Senior Olympics Information & Training Day A Senior Olympics Information and Training Day will be held at the North River YMCA on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for those who wish to learn more about the Chattanooga District Senior Olympics or one of the twenty-one different sporting events offered. For more information call (423) 755-6114. “Sandwich Generation” Caregiver Support Group Meeting Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers a “Sandwich Generation” Caregiver Support Group meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (March 15) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Valley Residence, located at 1164 Mountain Creek Road in Red Bank. Call (423) 875-6110 to RSVP. A light lunch and respite care during the meeting will be provided. Watercolor Art Classes An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 10 a.m. with professional artist/teacher, Lee Fritch. Learn about upcoming class schedules and materials at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors – located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information. Mountain Arts Community Center Visioning Session The Mountain Arts Community Center (MACC) will host a visioning forum at Alexian Village on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Alexian Village Town Hall, 437 Alexian Way, Signal Mountain. Call (423) 886-7332 for more information. Book Club A discussion of the book “Unbroken” by Laura Hillenbrand will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 1 p.m. at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information. Legal Aid Workshop Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center will host a workshop presented by Attorney David Nagle of Legal Aid of East Tennessee on Thursday, March 24 at 10 a.m. Mr. Nagle will discuss some common legal concerns. A question and answer session will be included. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors’ Soddy-Daisy center is located at 190 Depot Street. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information. “How to Prevent and Control Diabetes” Lunch and Learn Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center will host a free lunch and learn on how to prevent and control diabetes on Thursday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. Erlanger Hospital will provide glucose screenings. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors’ Soddy-Daisy center is located at 190 Depot Street. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information. Bereavement Support Group Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers a Bereavement Support Group meeting on the last Monday of each month (March 28) 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. Men’s Luncheon The Senior Neighbors Men’s Luncheon is held on the last Tuesday of each month (March 29) at 12 p.m. at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors building located at 250 East 10th Street. The cost of the luncheon is $8. Please call (423) 755-6100 by March 22 to RSVP. Pen to Paper: a Beginner’s Course on the Art of Memoir Writing Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is offering a beginners course on memoir writing. The course will begin on Tuesday, March 29 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost is $35 for 8 weeks. It will be taught by freelance writer, Angela Beairsto in partnership with the Library. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information. Volunteer Fair The Alexian Brothers Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will host a volunteer fair at Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors on Thursday, March 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to recruit new volunteers. Volunteers are needed to mentor, tutor and teach healthy living choices to children and young adults. Call (423) 755-6122 for more information. Alzheimer’s Support Group Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries offers a Alzheimer’s Support Group meeting on the last Thursday of each month (March 31) 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. Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries to Offer Free Income Tax Preparation for Seniors As a service to Chattanooga area seniors, Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) are providing free income tax preparation services free of charge to those who earn under $50,000 a year at two locations: Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors at 250 E. 10th Street in downtown Chattanooga: Tuesdays and Fridays now through April 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call (423) 755-6100 for an appointment. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Community Center at 190 Depot Street in Soddy-Daisy: Tuesdays now through April 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please call (423) 332-1702 for an appointment. Line Dance Classes Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Soddy-Daisy Senior Center offers beginners line dance classes each Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. Intermediate/advanced line dance classes are offered each Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. Classes are $2 each. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors’ Soddy-Daisy center is located at 190 Depot Street. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information. Free T’ai Ji Classes Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors offers free T’ai Ji classes to all ages of adults each Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. This fun and educational class taught by Chris Campbell of Time for T’ai Ji, will focus on muscle strengthening exercises for the legs along with coordination exercises that will help participants improve their posture and balance. No equipment is necessary. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information. Free Computer Classes for Seniors Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors offers several levels of computer classes for seniors. Seating is limited. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. The “Generations on Line” classes are free and are offered in both English and Spanish. Call (423)755-6110 for more information on class times and additional locations. Ballroom Dance Lessons Need to brush up your ballroom dancing skills? Intermediate ballroom dance classes are offered each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors building located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Class registration and tuition is required. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information. Beginning Yoga Classes Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors offers beginning Yoga each Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The class is taught by a certified Yoga instructor. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Chair yoga positions are also demonstrated. Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is located at 250 East 10th Street in Chattanooga. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information. Callaway Gardens Trip Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a three day, 2 night trip to Callaway Gardens April 6 through 8. A single person room is $321 and a double room is $208/per person. The price includes taxes and gratuity on meals. Call (423) 886-0537 for more information. Cruise Alaska Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host an Alaskan cruise with Princess Cruise Lines in fall 2011. The ship leaves port August 24 for eleven days and ten nights. The trip includes two nights in Denali and one on Mt. McKinley. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information. Cruise Hawaii Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries will host a ten day, nine night trip to Hawaii with Norwegian Cruise Lines in October 2011. Call (423) 332-1702 for more information. Visit www.AlexianBrothers.net to view the new Alexian Chat newsletter and calendar of events. More information on Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries: For nearly 800 years, the Alexian Brothers have served and cared for others. The same beliefs that inspired the founders of this ministry sustain its organization today. The Alexian Brothers mission is put into action by the commitment to promote the physical, mental, spiritual and social well-being of all individuals served through their nine local ministries. Through this commitment, Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries has come to be recognized as the area’s leading innovator in the coordination and delivery of comprehensive services to older adults. Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries operates in Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and has nine Chattanooga, Tennessee ministries, which include: Alexian Village of Tennessee, Alexian Grove, Alexian Brothers Live At Home Program, Alexian Inn, Alexian Brothers Valley Residence, Alexian Village Health and Rehabilitation Center, Alexian Brothers PACE, Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors and Alexian Brothers Home Care. For more information on Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries, please call 1-800-251-4600 or visit www.AlexianBrothers.net. |
