Welcome to Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors

Since 1960, Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors has been Chattanooga's resource for all things related to aging well. Known for empowering and advocating on behalf of seniors, we collaborate with other community service providers to develop new approaches to aging.

Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors provides vocational, social, mental, spiritual and physical opportunities designed to maintain and improve health and wellness through the following programs:     

• The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) places older adults in paid temporary community service positions with local non-profit government organizations. 
• The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) places volunteers with non-profit agencies in the Chattanooga area.
• The Chattanooga District Senior Olympics
• 3 Senior Centers in downtown Chattanooga and 1 in Soddy Daisy
• Scenic City Chorale and Senior Neighbors Orchestra

You may contact Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors at (423) 755-6100.

Training & Employment

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SCSEP places older adults in community service positions that provide them with valuable training and work experience. Through assignments with our local nonprofit and governmental partners, Senior Aides gain confidence, enhance their incomes, learn valuable employment skills and support their communities.

For more information about our SCSEP program, contact Cindi Crutchfield at (423) 755-6123 or ccrutchfield@alexianbrothers.net.

Volunteerism 

Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP)

A nationwide volunteer program, Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) invites adults age 55 and over to use their life experience and skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need.

Almost 1,000 hours a week…that’s what Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors RSVP volunteers have donated over the last 12 months to 37 different non-profit groups in the Chattanooga area. And those volunteer hours amount to more than $965,000 of assistance to our community! The time and talents of Senior Neighbors RSVP volunteers are critical to the mission of the organizations in which they volunteer and vital to the Chattanooga area.

Contact Colleen Combs at (423) 668-2141 or ccombs@alexianbrothers.net for more information about RSVP.

Leadership Development

Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors' Leadership Academy

Explore how our citizens and leaders work together to make Chattanooga a better place to live. Our Leadership Academy is designed to familiarize participants with the Chattanooga community, to provide opportunities to meet with community leaders who make things happen, and to help you learn how to contribute your insight and expertise to the greater good of the community. You'll want to join us if you are an older adult who has been active in your profession, religious group, community organization or neighborhood. 

For more information about the Leadership Academy, contact Colleen Combs at (423) 668-2141 or ccombs@alexianbrothers.net. 

Physical Fitness

The Chattanooga District Senior Olympics

The Chattanooga District Senior Olympics will return in May 2011 with many exciting events including a torch relay through downtown Chattanooga leading to a kickoff celebration at First Tennessee Pavilion. In the 2010 Chattanooga District Senior Olympics, 471 senior athletes competed in 55 different sports.

For more information on the Chattanooga District Senior Olympics, contact Ginny Stone at (423) 755-6114 or gstone@alexianbrothers.net.

Community Activities

Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Community Centers

Downtown - 250 East 10th Street

Westside - Boynton Terrace - 957A Boynton Drive 

Performing Arts

Scenic City Chorale

The Scenic City Chorale is a semiprofessional touring group that produces exceptional concert performances for standing room only audiences. It is the only organization of its kind in the Chattanooga area and has a strong base of recognized talent. Directed by Bill Long, the Chorale consists of close to 80 voices. Members come from diverse backgrounds from all over the Chattanooga metropolitan area as well as north Alabama and Georgia. The Chorale rehearses on Tuesday mornings, and welcomes interested parties to audition.

   
Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Orchestra
The Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors Orchestra involves older adults in meaningful and productive musical growth and performance, while providing inspiring and entertaining outreach in the community. Conductor Herman May leads this ensemble in performances throughout the Chattanooga metropolitan area. The Orchestra rehearses on Monday mornings. Membership is open to musicians of all ages with some previous instrumental experience and capable of performing the repertoire selected by the musical director.

For more information about our performing arts programs, call us at (423) 755-6100.

Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, 250 East 10th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402