This section of our site provides you with information related to our in-person workshops. Use the tabs in the chart below to toggle between our upcoming in-person classes based on location!
Facilitators: Jacklyn Blair & Lendsey Russell Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 9/29/2023 For more information or to register contact: Jacklyn Blair at jblair32@utk.eduor | 865-828-3411
Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning 10/2/2023
Facilitators: Savanah Jenkins, Myra Walker Time: 2:00 PM Registration Deadline: 10/4/2023 Registration Contact: St. Mary’s Manor at 731-668-5633 For questions contact Tennille Short at ztshort@utk.edu
Facilitators:Elizabeth Renfro, Tracy Buckles, & Heatherly Sifford Time: 12:30 PM Registration Deadline: 9/29/2023 Registration Contact: Memorial Park Community Center 423-434-5750 For more information: Elizabeth Renfro at eelizond@utk.edu | 423-753-1680
Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 10/3/2023
Facilitators: Lydia Hoskins, Noah Crusenberry Time: 2:30 PM Registration Deadline: For more information or to register contact: Lydia Hoskins at Lydia@utk.edu
Facilitators: Carol Brandon, Ashley Hembree Time: 10:00 AM Registration Deadline: 10/02/2023 For more information or to register contact: Carol Brandon at cbrandon@utk.edu
Facilitators: Carol Brandon, Ashley Hembree Time: 5:00 PM Registration Deadline: 10/02/2023 For more information or to register contact: Carol Brandon at cbrandon@utk.edu
Facilitators: Ashley Harris; Rebecca Seratt Time: 10:00 AM Registration Deadline: 10/12/2023 For more information or to register contact: Ashley Harris at ashaharr@utk.edu | 731-253-6528
Facilitators: Whitney Danhof, Linda Rucker, Terri Orr and Jennifer Witham Time: 9:00 AM Registration Deadline:10/6/2023 Registration Contact: https://bedford.tennessee.edu/family-consumer-science/ For more information: Whitney Danhof at wdanhof1@utk.edu | 931-684-5971
Facilitators: Lisa McMahan, Matilyn Lands Time:9:30 AM Registration Deadline: 9/2/2023 For more information or to register contact: Jan Frechette at jfrechet@utk.edu
Facilitators: Jan Frechette and Kelli Roberson Time: 10:00 AM Registration Deadline: 10/09/23 For more information or to register contact: Jan Frechette at jfrechet@utk.edu
Facilitators: Michelle Parrott, Christina Swallows Time: !0:00 AM Registration Deadline: 10/16/2023 For more information or to register contact: Michelle Parrott at michelle.parrott@utk.edu | 931-526-4561
Facilitators: Michelle Parrott, Christina Swallows Time: 9:30 AM Registration Deadline: 10/06/2023 For more information or to register contact: Michelle Parrott at michelle.parrott@utk.edu | 931-526-4561
Meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 10/24/2023
Facilitators: Jamya Douglas and Karen Jones Time: 10:00 AM Registration Deadline: 10/2/2023 For more information or to register contact: Jamya Douglas at jamndoug@utk.edu or Karen Jones at kjone138@utk.edu
Facilitators: Jamya Douglas and Karen Jones Time: 11:30 PM Registration Deadline: 10/9/2023 For more information or to register contact: Karen Jones at kjone138@utk.edu or Jamya Douglas at jamndoug@utk.edu
Facilitators: Rachael Lawson and Haley Summers Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 11/28/2023 For more information or to register contact: Rachael Lawson at rlawso14@utk.edu | (865) 268-3246 ex: 6438
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Facilitators: Martha Henry Time: 1:00 PM Registration Deadline: 11/13/2023 For more information or to register contact: Martha Henry at mhenry32@utk.edu | 423-586-6111
Meets on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning 11/01/2023
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Facilitators: Lydia Hoskins Time: 11:00 AM Registration Deadline: For more information or to register contact: Lydia Hoskins at Lydia@utk.edu | 423-574-1919
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Facilitators:Sheila Borders Time: 1:30 AM Registration Deadline: 11/08/23 For more information or to register contact: Sheila Borders at sborders@utk.edu | 865-458-5613
Virtual Workshop Sessions (9 sessions each)
This section of our site provides you with information related to our virtual workshop sessions. Each virtual series consists of facilitated discussion among a small group and is designed to help manage concerns about falling. Light physical activity starts the fourth session. A workbook will be mailed to your address. Plan to attend all 9 sessions if possible.
Use the tabs in the chart below to toggle between our upcoming online classes! Each session is a series of nine 2-hour online classes. The classes are listed by time of day and facilitators.
TIME & TRAINERS
DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Coming Soon! – See our in-person classes below
What Will You Learn?
Many older adults are concerned about falling and may restrict their activities. A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
gain practical strategies to manage falls
view falls as controllable
set goals for increasing activity
make changes to reduce fall risks at home
exercise to increase strength
and balance
Who Should Attend?
anyone concerned about falls
anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
anyone who has fallen in the past
anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
Whether for yourself or someone you care for, we invite you to join in one of our FREE classes!
