Register for one of our FREE Virtual or In-Person Workshops!
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.
Virtual Workshop Sessions (9 sessions each)
TIME & TRAINERS
DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Coming Soon! – See our in-person classes below
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!
In-Person Workshops
LOCATION
DETAILS & REGISTRATION
Facilitators: Mary Beth Henley and Barbara Brackett
Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 2/24/2023
For more information or to register contact: Mary Beth Henley, mhenley1@utk.edu, 931-967-2741 or visit franklin.tennessee.edu
Facilitators: Savanah Jenkins, Myra Walker
Time: 11:30AM
Registration Deadline: 2/09/2023
For more information or to register contact: Ethel Bonner 931-433-1582
Facilitators:Elizabeth Renfro, Tracy Buckles, & Heatherly Sifford
Time: 12:30 PM
Registration Deadline: 3/03/2023
For more information or to register contact: Elizabeth Renfro, eelizond@utk.edu or 423.753.1680
Facilitators: Andrea Haubner
Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Deadline:
For more information or to register contact: Lydia, lydia@utk.edu
Facilitators: Sarah Kite and Kathleen Reid
Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 2/14/2023
For more information or to register contact: Susan Conner, sconner5@utk.edu 423-272-7241
Facilitators: Lydia Hoskins, Toni Lowe
Time: 2:00 PM
Registration Deadline:
For more information or to register contact: Lydia Hoskins, lydia@utk.edu
Facilitators: Rebekah Melton and Halee Porter
Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 2/27/2023
For more information or to register contact: Rebekah Melton tmelton9@utk.edu or 931-268-9437
Facilitators: Jacklyn Blair and Myra Miller
Time: 9:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 2/08/2023
For more information or to register contact: Jacklyn Blair 8658283411, jblair32@utk.edu or Myra Miller @ myra.miller@tn.gov
Facilitators: Lisa McMahan, Matilyn Lands
Time:1:00 PM
Registration Deadline: 2/01/2023
For more information or to register contact: contact Lisa @ lmcmah10@utk.edu , 865 376-5558
Facilitators: Terri Orr, Jennifer Witham, Whitney Danhof, Linda Rucker
Time: 9:30 AM
Registration Deadline: 2/10/2023
For more information or to register contact: Terri Orr terorr@utk.edu or visit tiny.utk.edu/MOB
Facilitators: Whitney Danhof, Linda Rucker, Terri Orr and Jennifer Witham
Time: 9:30 AM
Registration Deadline: 10/06/2023
For more information or to register contact: Whitney Danhof, wdanhof1@utk.edu, 931-684-5971 or visit https://bedford.tennessee.edu/family-consumer-science/
Facilitators: Michaela Pedigo and Halee Porter
Time: 9:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 2/24/2023
For more information or to register contact: Michaela Pedigo at UT Extension – Macon County at mlpedigo@utk.edu or 615-666-3341
Facilitators: Connie Greiner and Kelly Ballard
Time: 2:00 PM
Registration Deadline: 4/03/2023
For more information or to register contact: Connie Greiner – crgreiner@utk.edu
Facilitators: Susan Conner and Lydia Hoskins
Time: 10:00 AM
Registration Deadline: 2/28/2023
For more information or to register contact: Connie Greiner – crgreiner@utk.edu
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!