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September 2010
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 Caring for Aging Parents Support Group Ballroom Dance Classes Beginning Yoga Class for Seniors	2	3	4
5	6	7 Free T’ai Ji Class at Eastgate Town Center Alzheimer's Support Group	8 SEPTEMBER CHATTANOOGA SENIOR CARE NETWORK MEETING Caring for Aging Parents Support Group Ballroom Dance Classes Beginning Yoga Class for Seniors	9	10	11
12	13	14 Free T’ai Ji Class at Eastgate Town Center	15 Caring for Aging Parents Support Group Ballroom Dance Classes Beginning Yoga Class for Seniors	16	17	18 Chattanooga 2010 Memory Walk Chattanooga Memory Walk
19	20	21 Free T’ai Ji Class at Eastgate Town Center	22 Caring for Aging Parents Support Group Ballroom Dance Classes Beginning Yoga Class for Seniors	23	24	25 Marion County 2010 Memory Walk
26	27	28 Free T’ai Ji Class at Eastgate Town Center	29 Caring for Aging Parents Support Group Ballroom Dance Classes Beginning Yoga Class for Seniors	30

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">SEPTEMBER CHATTANOOGA SENIOR CARE NETWORK MEETING</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>The Chattanooga Senior Care Network meets in a different location the second Wednesday of every month. Please contact Michelle Turner at <a href="mailto:mturner@alexianbrothers.net">mturner@alexianbrothers.net</a> or (423) 755-6148 if you are a Senior Care Network member and are interested in hosting a monthly meeting or web page on www.ChattanoogaSeniorCare.com. </p> <p>Information for the September meeting is as follows:</p> <p>Day/Time: Wednesday, September 8 at 9 a.m. </p> <p>Location: Hutcheson Hospice</p> <p><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.hutcheson.org/our_services/hospice.cfm">http://www.hutcheson.org/our_services/hospice.cfm</a></p> <p>Address: 100 Mitchell Road, Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 30742 </p> <div dir="ltr" align="left">Phone: (706) 866-9854.</div> <p><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=0,0,15181990173001493242&fb=1&hq=hutcheson+hospice&hnear=Chattanooga,+TN&gl=us&daddr=640+Battlefield+Parkway,+Fort+Oglethorpe,+GA+30742&geocode=17347622684313328648,34.952853,-85.246249&ei=8sQ-S9ikC8iVtgf67sHvDQ&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=directions-to&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQngIwAA">Click Here for Map</a></p> <p>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:posbourn@hutcheson.org">posbourn@hutcheson.org</a>. </p> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Chattanooga 2010 Memory Walk</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Chattanooga: Saturday, September 18 at Chattanooga State</p> <p>Follow this link to register: <a href="http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/Chattanooga">http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/Chattanooga</a></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Marion County 2010 Memory Walk</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Marion County: Saturday, September 25 at The Barn at Kimball City Park</p> <p>Follow this link to register: <a href="http://memorywalk2010.kintera.org/MarionCountyTN">http://MemoryWalk2010.kintera.org/MarionCountyTN</a>.</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Chattanooga Memory Walk</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Chattanooga Memory Walk – “A Walk to End Alzheimer’s”</p> <p>Chattanooga State</p> <p>Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.</p> <p>Opening ceremony/walk begin at 10:00 a.m.</p> <p>For more information please call the Alzheimer's Association, Mid-South Chapter at 423-265-3600.  </p> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Caring for Aging Parents Support Group</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Where?</strong>  Carestone Assisted Living (in the library) 7127 Lee Highway</p> <p><strong>When?</strong>  Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.</p> <p><strong>What happens at a meeting?</strong> We share experiences, feelings, helpful information, and practical how to's. We look to the Bible for guidance. If it is difficult for you to attend every week, come when you can.</p> <p><strong>Who should come? </strong>This group is for people caring for aging parents, ill spouses, a relative, or other loved ones - anyone who is giving any level of care for a loved one or may be doing so in the future. The loved one may be living in his or her own home, living with you, or living in a facility. We define a caregiver as a person who has all or part of the responsibility for seeing that a loved one is cared for.</p> <p>Please consider coming. The exchange of ideas and mutual understanding and encouragement make it all worthwhile. For more information email Karen Burkett <a title="blocked::mailto:karenburkett@comcast.net" href="mailto:karenburkett@comcast.net">karenburkett@comcast.net</a>. </p> <hr> <p><strong>Special Speakers</strong></p> <p>My goal is to plan a special speaker every other month. Please <a title="blocked::mailto:karenburkett@yahoo.com?subject=Special Speakers" href="mailto:karenburkett@yahoo.com?subject=Special%20Speakers">email</a> me if there is a particular topic(s) you'd like us to cover.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Resource List</strong></p> <p>I have prepared a resource list to help caregivers. This will be an on-going project. Let me know if you would like me to email you a copy. It's quite a comprehensive list--something I think you'll find helpful. If you ever have any comments about the listing or suggestions of something I should add, just let me know. Please <a title="blocked::mailto:karenburkett@yahoo.com?subject=Resource List" href="mailto:karenburkett@yahoo.com?subject=Resource%20List">email</a> me if you want the list!<br> <br> <hr> <p><strong>Books for Caregivers</strong></p> <p>As an Amazon Associate (their affiliate program) I've put together a site featuring books for caregivers. Please visit and enjoy browsing. <a title="blocked::http://go.netatlantic.com/t/23282114/72582260/153833/0/" href="http://go.netatlantic.com/t/23282114/72582260/153833/0/">www.BooksforCaregivers.com</a>.</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Afternoon Caregiver Support Group - East Brainerd</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><div> <p align="center"><strong>Caregiver Support Groups</strong></p></div> <ul> <li>Learn about caregiving resources </li> <li>Hear special guest speakers </li> <li>Share ideas and encouragement with other caregivers </li> <li>Find a safe place to express your feelings </li> <li>Discuss biblical principles that will guide and strengthen you</li></ul> <p>These groups are for anyone caring for aging parents, ill spouses, a relative, or other loved ones. We share experiences, feelings, helpful information, and how to's. We turn to the Scriptures for guidance and pray together. If it is difficult for you to attend every week, come when you can.</p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div> <p align="center">Wednesdays  -  2:00 – 3:30</p> <p align="center">Home Instead Senior Care<br> 7625 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /> <st1:city>Hamilton</st1:city> Park Drive, Suite 14<br> <st1:city> <st1:place>Chattanooga</st1:place></st1:city><br> 423-893-9993</div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div> <p align="center">Wednesdays  -  6:30 – 8:00</p> <p align="center">Garden <st1:place> <st1:placetype>Plaza</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename>Greenbriar Cove</st1:placename></st1:place> <br> 4586 Forsythia Way<br> Ooltewah<br> 423-396-5100</div></td></tr></tbody></table>  <p align="center"><strong>Groups Start April 28, 2010</strong></p> <p align="center">For more information, please contact Karen Burkett<br> <a href="mailto:karenburkett@zoho.com">karenburkett@zoho.com</a> ~ 423-227-6157</p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Evening Caregiver Support Group - Ooltewah</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p align="center"> <strong>Caregiver Support Groups</strong></p> <ul> <li>Learn about caregiving resources </li> <li>Hear special guest speakers </li> <li>Share ideas and encouragement with other caregivers </li> <li>Find a safe place to express your feelings </li> <li>Discuss biblical principles that will guide and strengthen you</li></ul> <p>These groups are for anyone caring for aging parents, ill spouses, a relative, or other loved ones. We share experiences, feelings, helpful information, and how to's. We turn to the Scriptures for guidance and pray together. If it is difficult for you to attend every week, come when you can.</p> <p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div> <p align="center">Wednesdays  -  2:00 – 3:30</p> <p align="center">Home Instead Senior Care<br> 7625 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /> <st1:city>Hamilton</st1:city> Park Drive, Suite 14<br> <st1:city> <st1:place>Chattanooga</st1:place></st1:city><br> 423-893-9993</div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div> <p align="center">Wednesdays  -  6:30 – 8:00</p> <p align="center">Garden <st1:place> <st1:placetype>Plaza</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename>Greenbriar Cove</st1:placename></st1:place> <br> 4586 Forsythia Way<br> Ooltewah<br> 423-396-5100</div></td></tr></tbody></table>  <p align="center"><strong>Groups Start April 28, 2010</strong></p> <p align="center">For more information, please contact Karen Burkett<br> <a href="mailto:karenburkett@zoho.com">karenburkett@zoho.com</a> ~ 423-227-6157</p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Free T’ai Ji Class at Eastgate Town Center</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Join in on the FREE T’ai Ji classes from 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. each Tuesday in the Eastgate Town Center near the stage!</p> <p>This class is a part of the “In the Neighborhood & Workplace Program” that offers free classes to uplift, educate and to enhance the health and wellbeing of the participants. It is taught by T’ai Ji expert Chris Campbell. These classes are for everyone. No experience is needed. The exercises can even be adapted to your physical condition. You can even do them from a chair! </p> <p>For more information on how to sponsor this or other “In the Neighborhood & Workplace Programs” contact Chris Campbell at 423-821-8947 or <a href="mailto:timefortaiji@mac.com">timefortaiji@mac.com</a>. </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Ballroom Dance Classes</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>From fitness and educational opportunities to social and creative arts events, Senior Neighbors, an Alexian Brothers ministry, offers many opportunities to help seniors stay healthy and active in 2010. For a Senior Neighbors’ monthly newsletter and a complete calendar of events please visit: <a target="_blank" href="https://xchange01.alexianbrothers.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.alexianseniorneighbors.org/">www.AlexianSeniorNeighbors.org</a>. Or call (423) 755-6100. </p> <p><strong>Ballroom Dance Classes</strong></p> <p>Need to brush up your ballroom dancing skills? Senior Neighbors offers intermediate ballroom dance classes each Wednesday at 10 a.m. Classes are taught by Dennis Mullis of The Dance Floor dance studio. Class registration and tuition is required. Call (423) 755-6100 for more information.</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Beginning Yoga Class for Seniors</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Beginning Yoga for Seniors </strong></p> <div> <p>A beginning Yoga class for seniors is offered each Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors building at <?xml:namespace prefix = st1> <st1:street> <st1:address>250 E. 10<sup>th</sup> Street</st1:address></st1:street>. The class is taught by a certified Yoga instructor. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Chair yoga positions are also demonstrated. Yoga classes are free for members and $3 for nonmembers. Senior Neighbors membership is only $25/year. <div> <p>Visit <a title="http://www.alexianseniorneighbors.org/" href="http://www.alexianseniorneighbors.org/">www.AlexianSeniorNeighbors.org</a> to view a monthly newsletter and calendar of events. </p> <hr /> <p>More information on Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries:</p></div> <p>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 ten 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. </p> <p>Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries is comprised of ten Chattanooga area ministries: <st1:placename>Alexian</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>Village</st1:placetype> of <st1:state>Tennessee</st1:state>, Alexian Grove, Alexian Brothers Live At Home Program, Lone Oak Free Health and Dental Clinic, Alexian Inn, Alexian Brothers Valley Residence, Alexian Brothers Health and <st1:place> <st1:placename>Rehabilitation</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>, Alexian Brothers Home Care, Alexian Brothers PACE Program and Senior Neighbors, an Alexian Brothers ministry. </p> <p>For more information on Alexian Brothers Senior Ministries, please call (423) 755-6100 or visit <a title="http://www.alexianbrothers.net/" href="http://www.alexianbrothers.net/">www.AlexianBrothers.net</a>.</p> <hr /> <p>More information on Senior Neighbors, an Alexian Brothers ministry:</p> <p>Senior Neighbors, one of the ten area Alexian Brothers ministries, was founded nearly 50 years ago in <st1:place> <st1:city>Chattanooga</st1:city></st1:place> by Ginny Power. Designed to help seniors in our area age successfully, Senior Neighbors provides vocational, social, mental, spiritual and physical opportunities for seniors at four community centers. Membership to Senior Neighbors is just $25 a year and includes the following programs and events:  </p> <ul type="disc"> <li>3 Senior Centers in downtown <st1:place> <st1:city>Chattanooga</st1:city></st1:place> and 1 in Soddy Daisy with activities Monday through Friday of each week </li> <li>The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) which places senior volunteers with non-profit agencies in the <st1:place> <st1:city>Chattanooga</st1:city></st1:place> area </li> <li>The Chattanooga District Senior Olympics   </li> <li>The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) which places qualifying older adults in paid temporary community service positions with local non-profit agencies and government organizations  </li> <li>Computer, ballroom dance, yoga, gardening and Tai Chi classes </li> <li>Monthly men’s luncheon featuring a different speaker each month </li> <li>Day and overnight bus trips </li> <li>Open computer lab </li> <li> <st1:place> <st1:placename>Scenic</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>City</st1:placetype></st1:place> Chorale and Senior Neighbors Orchestra </li> <li>Health and wellness screenings </li> <li>Foreign language and art clubs </li> <li>Free Lunch and Learn events </li></ul> <p>Although some activities require an extra admission charge, most are available to seniors with only the $25 per year membership fee.  </p> <p>For more information on Senior Neighbors, please call (423) 755-6100 or visit <a title="http://www.alexianseniorneighbors.org/" href="http://www.alexianseniorneighbors.org/">www.AlexianSeniorNeighbors.org.</a></p></div></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Alzheimer's Support Group</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Alzheimer's Support Group</p> <div>Day:  First Tuesday of every month</div> <div>Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM</div> <div>Location:  Carestone Assisted Living (7127 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN 37421)</div> <p>Everyone is welcome!</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

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For more information contact Senior Neighbors, an Alexian Brothers ministry, at (423) 755-6148 or MTurner@AlexianBrothers.net.