Senior Services at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., will provide the following health services in January: 

• Delay the Disease: A 12-session Parkinson’s wellness program. A free introduction will be held Monday, Jan. 7, followed by pre-testing on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The introduction and pre-testing are from 1-2 p.m. Sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 14-Feb. 27 from 1-2 p.m. There is no class on Martin Luther King Day (Monday, Feb. 21). Ages: 18 and older. Cost: $48 per person.
• Eating Smart and Moving More: A 10-week series on Wednesdays, Jan. 9-March 13 from 11 a.m.-noon. The workshops are designed to help attendees eat smarter and be more active by featuring recipe demonstrations, and money- and time-saving tips. Cooking tools and recipes provided. Ages: 50 and older. Free.
• Invisible Danger of Radon:  Wednesday, Jan. 9, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan Compton with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will share facts about this cancer-causing gas that can reach high levels during winter. Attendees will learn how to get a free testing kit and ways to address concerns. All ages. Free.
• Advances in Joint Replacement Surgery: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Misty Jenkins, Johnson City Medical Center orthopedic director, will discuss the latest options for hip, knee, shoulder and ankle replacement. Attendees will learn what to expect before and after surgery. All ages. Free.
• Natural Treatment Options for Pain: Tuesday, Jan. 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Amanda Leuthardt, a licensed acupuncturist, will discuss drug-free options to minimize pain and simple steps to sustain relief. All ages. Free.
• Lose Weight Even if You Don’t Have Willpower: Thursday, Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sarah Haas, certified nutrition coach, will share practical solutions to lose weight without feeling deprived, and ways to reduce cravings, balance blood sugar and improve your metabolism. All ages. Free.   

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

CONTACT:   Deb Fogle, manager
                             Senior Services
                             423-434-6231

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