Presentations
The library offers many different presentations in our conference room throughout the year. All talks are free, but seating is limited. Topics include history, medical and health topics, gardening, Medicare, financial information, and many others. These presentations are publicized on NextDoor, Tellico Village Tell-E-Gram, library website, and other venues.
If you would like to volunteer to host a presentation, email us at tvlibrary.org@gmail.com.
Browse Upcoming Classes, Presentations and Events
Call The Library to Register: 865-458-5199. Some programs have online registration links below.
The Quiet Crisis
The Inflammation Epidemic Igniting the Health Collapse You Can't See
Join Dr. Matt Tonnos for a powerful deep-dive into one of the most misunderstood drivers of chronic illness today—inflammation. In this eye-opening talk, Dr. Tonnos reveals how this “silent flame” lies at the root of everything from fatigue and weight gain to joint pain, brain fog, and autoimmune disorders. Discover the surprising sources of inflammation in our daily lives, how it quietly hijacks your health, and what you can do right now to reverse the damage naturally. Whether you're struggling with chronic symptoms or just want to optimize your wellness, this is a can’t-miss event that will change how you think about your body—and your future.
Presented by Courtley Chiropractic
This class is full - Click here to join the waitlist online through SignUp Genius
iPad/iPhone Basics Class
Have you recently upgraded from a flip phone to an iPhone? Or have you had your iPhone for a while and only use it for phone calls? If you have an iPhone or an iPad and you are ready to learn the ins & outs of it, as well as how to take advantage of its many organizational tools. And the countless number of apps you can add to it for even more fun, register today for this workshop!
During the 4-hour iPad/iPhone workshop, you will learn the following:
Different iPad/iPhone models
Care and Charging and buttons
Understanding settings
Changing wallpaper
Manage Apps, searching for, organizing into folders, moving, etc…
Using built-in apps – contacts, calendar, camera, mail, text
Safari Basics
itunes, connecting to a computer
iCloud basics
Printing
Troubleshooting – soft reset
** You must bring an iPhone or iPad with you to this workshop, as well as your Apple ID and password and a charging cord. If you’re not sure of your Apple ID & password, you may have written it down somewhere. OR whomever helped you set up your iPad or iPhone may know it. Do your best to come with this information.
This is a two-day class: July 30 and July 31 - both days from 10:00am – 12:00pm
$50/person for both days
Register in-person at the library by cash or check. Fee is due at time of registration.
Space is limited to 6 students.
Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors
iPad/iPhone Basics Class (Second Day)
Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors
This is a two-day class: July 30 and July 31 - both days from 10:00am – 12:00pm
$50/person for both days
Register in-person at the library by cash or check. Fee is due at time of registration.
Space is limited to 6 students.
Celebrating Your Goddess
A Journey Into the Sacred Feminine
The Red Temple: Step into a sacred space honoring the feminine, the body, and the powerful archetypes that live within us all.
A grounding seated meditation to connect with your womb space and awaken your feminine energy
A heartfelt conversation on societal conditioning, fears, and the limiting beliefs that hold us back
A powerful self-inquiry exercise: “Who do I want to be now?”
This is a celebration of your divine essence.
Presented by: Dr. Kimberly Lee (Kali) is a psychologist, sex therapist, and trauma survivor specializing in body-based healing. She is the founder of the International School for Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (ISSECT), Sacred Tantra Love, and America Chooses Love. She helps women reclaim pleasure, power, and body wisdom through breath, movement, and energy work.
$40 Cash paid in person at time of registration
Free Hearing Test Appointment Required
Volunteer Hearing offers a full array of mobile audiology (hearing) services. Their Audiologists, Dr. Tabitha Rossini and Dr. Kathleen Stanford, are Doctors of Audiology with 15 years of experience.
They provide hearing testing on-site with background noise testing available.
Hearing aids - fit/issue new devices and work with older models/devices
Assess/program current hearing aids
Tinnitus assessment and management
Volunteer Hearing is offering hearing testing to all the residents of Tellico at no cost to you with a free hearing aid demo. WHY do we recommend getting your hearing tested? Because untreated hearing loss has been linked to dementia and cognitive decline, along with depression/anxiety. It's important to TREAT your hearing loss, when present.
Who should sign up? Anyone who exhibits any of the signs below.
Signs of Hearing Loss:
1) "I can hear, but I can't understand" -- or people sound like they're mumbling
2) "I can't hear in background noise" or if there 2 or 3 people or more talking in the room
3) Ringing or buzzing in one or both ears (tinnitus)
4) Frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or says "huh?" "what?" a lot
5) If you are age 50 years, or older -- it is recommended to obtain a baseline hearing evaluation (1 in 3 age 65+ have hearing loss)
6) Struggle to hear on the phone, or TV
7) Struggle to hear if someone is facing away from you, or at a distance
8) Has fullness or pressure feelings in the ears
9) Speaks loudly
Call for a one-hour appointment: 865-458-5199
Additional appointments will be available September 9, October 14, November 4 & December 9
Avoiding Injuries during Pickleball and Tennis
How to keep your joints healthy to prevent injuries while playing pickleball and tennis.
Presented by Maged Abdu from Advanced PhysioTherapy and Wellness Center.
State of the Lake
Join us for an engaging presentation about WATeR and learn more about emerging issues pertaining to the lake that may affect water quality.
WATeR is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization celebrating 25 years of protecting and preserving the beauty, health, and sustainability of the Tellico Reservoir Watershed and East Lakeshore Trails.
Beginning Mahjong
Learn Mahjong in a fun, small group environment.
Second class is Monday, August 25.
$5 total for this two-day class - fee to be collected on day of first class.
All materials provided.
This class is full. Click here to sign up online through SignUp Genius for the waitlist.
The Ordered Home
Please join us for a discussion on decluttering and organizing your home in preparation for downsizing or to simply...help you love where you live!
Presented by Taryn McLean and Jeanette Fuller with Help You Dwell.
Wintering in Panama
What’s the language and weather? What is there to do and see? Hear from local resident, Jere Krieg about his experience in wintering in Panama!
Not Autistic Enough
Join author and speech-language pathologist Micki Benoit for an engaging talk on her new book, Not Autistic Enough. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Micki's dynamic and interactive presentation style is one you're sure to enjoy as she shares heartfelt stories and practical strategies for recognizing and supporting neurodivergent teens and young adults who are in need of help, but are often told they are "too high functioning" for traditional services. Micki recognized this gap in services so she created an intervention approach. She recognized there were no resources for parents and professionals working with this exceptional population, so she wrote one. Whether you have a loved one with Autism, are professional working with Autistic individuals, or are simply curious, Micki will challenge assumptions and inspire a deeper understanding of "high functioning" Autism & Neurodiversity. If you love, know or work with anyone with Autism, this is an hour you do not want to miss!
In this presentation you will learn about:
Ways to recognize people with autism or other neurodivergent individuals who might otherwise "slip through the cracks" of traditional therapy services
Ways to help support them as parents/friends/loved ones
Ways to support them as professionals in schools, therapy sessions & other professional organizations
Ways to balance honoring them as individuals while also supporting their social growth.
If you know someone who struggles socially, or if you work with those who do, what actions can you take to help.
What will you learn/walk away with?
A better understanding of autism and neurodivergent individuals and the way they process the world around them.
A resource with practical tools you can utilize to help support social skills development.
Practical ideas to improve your communication with neurodivergent teens/young adults.
An appreciation for the minds and creativity of this incredible population.
Beginning Mahjong (Second day)
Learn Mahjong in a fun, small group environment.
First class is Monday, August 18.
$5 total for this two-day class - fee to be collected on day of first class.
All materials provided.
The Scopes Trial
A Full Century Later
This year is the 100 year anniversary of this epic legal battle - biblical creation of man vs. evolution from apes. It took place in nearby Dayton, also known as Monkey Town. Presented by local historian Bo Carey.
This program is full. Click here to sign up online through SignUp Genius for the waitlist.
Unchained
How Chainfree USA is transforming Lives - One Dog at a Time
All around us, countless dogs live their lives on the end of a chain - isolated, vulnerable, and voiceless. ChainFree USA is working to change that. Founded on compassion and practical action, this nonprofit builds free enclosures for dogs living on chains and provides spay/neuter services and educational outreach to prevent future tethering. ChainFree USA founders Kyle Anne Lang and Janna Cecil share the heart behind the mission, the impact of this judgment-free approach, and simple ways you can get involved.
Free Hearing Test Appointment Required
Volunteer Hearing offers a full array of mobile audiology (hearing) services. Their Audiologists, Dr. Tabitha Rossini and Dr. Kathleen Stanford, are Doctors of Audiology with 15 years of experience.
They provide hearing testing on-site with background noise testing available.
Hearing aids - fit/issue new devices and work with older models/devices
Assess/program current hearing aids
Tinnitus assessment and management
Volunteer Hearing is offering hearing testing to all the residents of Tellico at no cost to you with a free hearing aid demo. WHY do we recommend getting your hearing tested? Because untreated hearing loss has been linked to dementia and cognitive decline, along with depression/anxiety. It's important to TREAT your hearing loss, when present.
Who should sign up? Anyone who exhibits any of the signs below.
Signs of Hearing Loss:
1) "I can hear, but I can't understand" -- or people sound like they're mumbling
2) "I can't hear in background noise" or if there 2 or 3 people or more talking in the room
3) Ringing or buzzing in one or both ears (tinnitus)
4) Frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or says "huh?" "what?" a lot
5) If you are age 50 years, or older -- it is recommended to obtain a baseline hearing evaluation (1 in 3 age 65+ have hearing loss)
6) Struggle to hear on the phone, or TV
7) Struggle to hear if someone is facing away from you, or at a distance
8) Has fullness or pressure feelings in the ears
9) Speaks loudly
Call for a one-hour appointment: 865-458-5199
Additional appointments will be available October 14, November 4 & December 9
Free Hearing Test Appointment Required
Volunteer Hearing offers a full array of mobile audiology (hearing) services. Their Audiologists, Dr. Tabitha Rossini and Dr. Kathleen Stanford, are Doctors of Audiology with 15 years of experience.
They provide hearing testing on-site with background noise testing available.
Hearing aids - fit/issue new devices and work with older models/devices
Assess/program current hearing aids
Tinnitus assessment and management
Volunteer Hearing is offering hearing testing to all the residents of Tellico at no cost to you with a free hearing aid demo. WHY do we recommend getting your hearing tested? Because untreated hearing loss has been linked to dementia and cognitive decline, along with depression/anxiety. It's important to TREAT your hearing loss, when present.
Who should sign up? Anyone who exhibits any of the signs below.
Signs of Hearing Loss:
1) "I can hear, but I can't understand" -- or people sound like they're mumbling
2) "I can't hear in background noise" or if there 2 or 3 people or more talking in the room
3) Ringing or buzzing in one or both ears (tinnitus)
4) Frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or says "huh?" "what?" a lot
5) If you are age 50 years, or older -- it is recommended to obtain a baseline hearing evaluation (1 in 3 age 65+ have hearing loss)
6) Struggle to hear on the phone, or TV
7) Struggle to hear if someone is facing away from you, or at a distance
8) Has fullness or pressure feelings in the ears
9) Speaks loudly
Call for a one-hour appointment: 865-458-5199
Additional appointments will be available November 4 & December 9
Free Hearing Test Appointment Required
Volunteer Hearing offers a full array of mobile audiology (hearing) services. Their Audiologists, Dr. Tabitha Rossini and Dr. Kathleen Stanford, are Doctors of Audiology with 15 years of experience.
They provide hearing testing on-site with background noise testing available.
Hearing aids - fit/issue new devices and work with older models/devices
Assess/program current hearing aids
Tinnitus assessment and management
Volunteer Hearing is offering hearing testing to all the residents of Tellico at no cost to you with a free hearing aid demo. WHY do we recommend getting your hearing tested? Because untreated hearing loss has been linked to dementia and cognitive decline, along with depression/anxiety. It's important to TREAT your hearing loss, when present.
Who should sign up? Anyone who exhibits any of the signs below.
Signs of Hearing Loss:
1) "I can hear, but I can't understand" -- or people sound like they're mumbling
2) "I can't hear in background noise" or if there 2 or 3 people or more talking in the room
3) Ringing or buzzing in one or both ears (tinnitus)
4) Frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or says "huh?" "what?" a lot
5) If you are age 50 years, or older -- it is recommended to obtain a baseline hearing evaluation (1 in 3 age 65+ have hearing loss)
6) Struggle to hear on the phone, or TV
7) Struggle to hear if someone is facing away from you, or at a distance
8) Has fullness or pressure feelings in the ears
9) Speaks loudly
Call for a one-hour appointment: 865-458-5199
Additional appointments will be available December 9
Free Hearing Test Appointment Required
Volunteer Hearing offers a full array of mobile audiology (hearing) services. Their Audiologists, Dr. Tabitha Rossini and Dr. Kathleen Stanford, are Doctors of Audiology with 15 years of experience.
They provide hearing testing on-site with background noise testing available.
Hearing aids - fit/issue new devices and work with older models/devices
Assess/program current hearing aids
Tinnitus assessment and management
Volunteer Hearing is offering hearing testing to all the residents of Tellico at no cost to you with a free hearing aid demo. WHY do we recommend getting your hearing tested? Because untreated hearing loss has been linked to dementia and cognitive decline, along with depression/anxiety. It's important to TREAT your hearing loss, when present.
Who should sign up? Anyone who exhibits any of the signs below.
Signs of Hearing Loss:
1) "I can hear, but I can't understand" -- or people sound like they're mumbling
2) "I can't hear in background noise" or if there 2 or 3 people or more talking in the room
3) Ringing or buzzing in one or both ears (tinnitus)
4) Frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or says "huh?" "what?" a lot
5) If you are age 50 years, or older -- it is recommended to obtain a baseline hearing evaluation (1 in 3 age 65+ have hearing loss)
6) Struggle to hear on the phone, or TV
7) Struggle to hear if someone is facing away from you, or at a distance
8) Has fullness or pressure feelings in the ears
9) Speaks loudly
Call for a one-hour appointment: 865-458-5199
Genealogy: Explore the Ancestor Hunt
The Ancestor Hunt is focused on helping genealogy and family history researchers of all skill levels to achieve their goals. Lecture style presentation with Donna Roginski.
Registration is required.
Discovering the Meaning and Magic of Dreams
An Interactive Adventure with Karel Bouse
Ancient and traditional cultures knew that dreams were messages from the divine that gave us prophecies, healing, mysteries and wisdom. Our ancestors honored and empowered their dreams through storytelling, art and theater. Join best-selling author and psychologist Dr. Karel James Bouse for an afternoon of re-creating our dreams to reveal their meaning to the dreamer and others.
Class Size is Limited to 15 People
TO REGISTER go to the Institute of Emerging Psychologies website at https://institute-ep.com and click on the Dreams Registration button on the home page. Cost for the class is $40 payable at online registration. All materials will be provided by the Institute. Participants should bring a notebook, pen and two dreams that you have written down.
Registration is Required
Long-Term Care Awareness
In this presentation, learn how to maintain your independence and quality of life.
Presented by Prosperity Partners Wealth Management.
Android Basics Class
Have you recently upgraded from a flip phone to an Android smartphone? Or have you had your Android Smartphone for a while and only use it for phone calls? If you have an Android smartphone and you are ready to learn the ins & outs of it, as well as how to take advantage of its many organizational tools. And the countless number of apps you can add to it for even more fun, register today for this workshop! During the 4-hour Android workshop, you will learn the following:
1. Different Android options
2. Care and charging and buttons
3. Understanding Settings
4. Changing Wallpaper
5. Manage Apps, searching for, organizing, moving, etc…
6. Using built-in apps – contacts, calendar, camera, mail, text
7. Google Chrome basics
8. Google Play Store, Galaxy Store
9. Troubleshooting
** You must bring an Android smartphone with you to this workshop and a power cord. This is NOT a workshop for Apple (iPhone/iPad) devices.
$50/person, bring a bag lunch.
Register in-person at the library by cash or check. Fee is due at time of registration.
Space is limited to 6 students.
Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors
Speak Up! Be Heard! Get What You Need With DEAR MAN
Tired of feeling ignored or misunderstood at work, in relationships, or with family? DEARMAN skill, a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tool, gives you the confidence and clarity to ask for what you want-without guilt, fear, or aggression.
Presented by Jocelyn Hamby LPC-MHSP, The Middle Path
Plantar Fasciitis
Causes and Treatments
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the dense fibrous band of tissue of the sole of the foot that is marked especially by heel or arch pain.
Presented by Mag Abdu of Advanced PhysioTherapy and Wellness Center.
Free Hearing Test Appointment Required
All Sessions for July are full. Please check back later for August dates.
Volunteer Hearing offers a full array of mobile audiology (hearing) services. Their Audiologists, Dr. Tabitha Rossini and Dr. Kathleen Stanford, are Doctors of Audiology with 15 years of experience.
They provide hearing testing on-site with background noise testing available.
Hearing aids - fit/issue new devices and work with older models/devices
Assess/program current hearing aids
Tinnitus assessment and management
Volunteer Hearing is offering hearing testing to all the residents of Tellico at no cost to you with a free hearing aid demo. WHY do we recommend getting your hearing tested? Because untreated hearing loss has been linked to dementia and cognitive decline, along with depression/anxiety. It's important to TREAT your hearing loss, when present.
Who should sign up? Anyone who exhibits any of the signs below.
Signs of Hearing Loss:
1) "I can hear, but I can't understand" -- or people sound like they're mumbling
2) "I can't hear in background noise" or if there 2 or 3 people or more talking in the room
3) Ringing or buzzing in one or both ears (tinnitus)
4) Frequently asking people to repeat themselves, or says "huh?" "what?" a lot
5) If you are age 50 years, or older -- it is recommended to obtain a baseline hearing evaluation (1 in 3 age 65+ have hearing loss)
6) Struggle to hear on the phone, or TV
7) Struggle to hear if someone is facing away from you, or at a distance
8) Has fullness or pressure feelings in the ears
9) Speaks loudly
Call for a one-hour appointment: 865-458-5199
Additional appointments will be available August 12, September 9 and October 14.
Estate Planning
Learn how estate planning can ensure that your hard-earned assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes.
Presented by Thomas Cook from Retire to Tellico.
Exploring the Supernatural
Apparitions, hauntings, mediums, UFOs and psi phenomena are not purely the stuff of science fiction and fantasy. Psychologists and quantum physicists have been examining the supernatural for decades. They’ve collected a mounting body of evidence confirming the existence of so-called “anomalous phenomena.” It is possible that there are entities inhabiting dimensions beyond the material world that we perceive through our physical senses. What if our encounters with such entities were evidence of the existence of other realms of consciousness?
Join psychologist and author Dr. Karel James Bouse for a 2-hour interactive presentation examining the amazing world of the supernatural. What is it? How does it reveal itself to us? What do such revelations mean? And how might we use our rational functions to assess and determine meaning from any interdimensional interactions we might have?
Presented by Karel Blouse.
Core Strengthening
Core Strengthening
with Mag Abdu from Advanced PhysioTherapy and Wellness Center
Proton Therapy
Precision Power Against Cancer
Proton therapy is changing the game in cancer treatment with its unmatched precision. Unlike traditional radiation, protons stop right at the tumor—protecting healthy tissues and reducing side effects for many treatment sites. It’s high-tech, highly targeted, and full of promise. Join us to explore how this breakthrough is shaping the future of cancer care.
Presented by Dr Sammie Hedrick, Director of Medical Physics, Thompson Proton Center - Covenant Health
Cooking with Summer Herbs
Lunch Tasting with Mary Garner
Summer is a bountiful season for herbs. Learn to use this bounty to create delightful and delicious dishes for summer. This class will include some of Mary’s favorite recipes for summer, including appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, breads and desserts. Mary’s experience using herbs spans 59 years of learning, growing and using herbs.
$15/person paid at time of sign up
Limit to 25 people
5 Medicare Mistakes to Avoid
Even if you are already enrolled, you can learn:
Common traps and misconceptions
Industry and tricky lingo
What to pay attention to every year
How Medicare works
Presented by Heather Majka's Team from Citizens Insurance
The Tellico Blockhouse
Forgotten Friend of the Cherokee
The Tellico Blockhouse was an active United States fort located in Vonore, Tennessee from 1794 through 1807. Its purpose was to provide a check against encroaching white settlers on Cherokee land, and to teach the native peoples skills helping them assimilate after the gatekeeping eventually failed. When the Blockhouse closed, it was forgotten and buried under farmland. Even today, very little is done to maintain or promote it. This little-known gem has a story to tell and needs to be brought back to life. Joseph Blanco persuaded the lead archaeologist of the Blockhouse to come out of retirement and spent hours with him exploring, documenting and learning. He read letters, diaries, military documents and scoured three museums for artifacts. That knowledge is shared with you, via this multimedia show, by resurrecting the excavated graveyard of historic foundations through stories and images. Join historian, Joseph Blanco, as you hear about this forgotten little-known American military site and learn some local Cherokee history and a few Cherokee words along the way.
Outsmart the Scammers
Learn how to spot certain red flags that may indicate a fraudulent encounter, resources individuals can turn to in the event they or a loved one are targeted, and steps attendees can take now to help protect themselves and loved ones.
Presented by Ashley Green Benson, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones
Organize Your Printed Photos: Save the Memories, Not the Mess
Please join us for timely presentation to help you tackle your boxes and tubs of printed photos. Most families have somewhere around 5,000 to 10,000 physical prints. You will learn our five-step process to preserve your family legacy and stories and to enjoy your photos again. The time is now to organize your photos and keep them safe for generations.
Presented by Trish Gerkins with Narrative Photo Organizing
Narrative Photo Organizing is a Professional Photo Organizing company in Farragut, TN. We work with clients to provide customized solutions to organize, scan, archive and share their family photos and stories.
River Ferries and Ferry Communities in This Area
River Ferries and Ferry Communities in This Area with local historian Bo Carey.
Vitamins and Supplements for Better Health
Vitamins and Supplements for Better Health
Presented by Mag Abdu with Advanced PhysioTherapy and the Wellness Center.
Boy From Piney - Stories of Tennessee Rural Life
Book Review and Local History Presentation by Local Author, Nolen Rollins
Learn what Tellico Village was like when it was the rural community of Piney.
Discover local roots and heritage and relate to many pleasant memories from your childhood. Over 100 photos of local experiences.
Charles “Nolen” Rollins is the Founder and President of GPS Life Journey, Inc. (GPSLifeJourney.org) He is the Founder and Pastor Emeritus of Legacy Church, Estero, Florida, and Co-Founder of Summit Church, Estero, Florida. Nolen continues to serve as President of GPS Life Journey after retiring from church staff positions for almost fifty years. He serves as a volunteer staff member of the First Baptist Church, Lenoir City, Tennessee, where his office is located.
Live Well, Travel Well: Health Strategies for the Active
A wellness workshop designed for independent retirees looking to maintain peak health and enjoy life to the fullest. Brought to you by Lauren McCrossin RN, Founder of Drip into Wellness, offering IV therapy, injections, health coaching, and concierge wellness services in Knoxville and surrounding counties.
Topics Covered:
🌿 Travel Health & Wellness
🌿 Boosting Energy & Vitality
🌿 Brain Fog & Cognitive Support
🌿 Joint & Muscle Health for Mobility
Join us for an engaging session to optimize your health & lifestyle!
Social Security and Retirement Planning 101
An educational financial workshop, detailing the who, what, when, and how of Social Security, followed by a brief discussion of pertinent retirement risks and how to alleviate them.
Presented by Alex Dalton, FSCP® with Eagle Strategies, LLC.
Thursday Library Tai Chi & Qigong Class
Engage in authentic Tai Chi and Qigong. Learn the deeper internal aspects of Tai Chi to support mental well-being, improve body mechanics and power, decrease pain, and improve balance. All levels are welcome. Taught by Susan Thompson, OTR, in a fun and engaging way. No equipment needed. Improve your life. Do Tai Chi.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing for the weather and stable shoes.
Lead by Susan Thompson.
6 week session ~ $78/person
May 15 - June 19
Held outdoors under the tent at the Public Library at Tellico Village.
Rain or shine. A percentage of the class fee goes back to the library.
Sign up at: taichisusan.com/local-classes
Diabetes and Hearing Loss
Diabetes and Hearing Loss with Rebekah Tripp, Au.D. from Choice Audiology.
Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention
• Top two indicators of potential falls
• Where falls happen most
• Highest incidence of injuries resulting from falls
• Home modifications to prevent falls
• ADL (dressing, showering, bathing, cooking, etc.) modifications to prevent falls
• Researched and approved programs (by the Center for Disease Control) to prevent falls
• Vertigo, Dizziness and eyesight - how they are related and differences/etiologies
• Simple strategies for fall prevention
Presented by Susan Thompson, OTR and Personal Trainer.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Learn about this groundbreaking system to retraining your brain to eliminate chronic pain
About 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, but many do not have to. Recent neuroscience breakthroughs show that most chronic pain results from the brain misinterpreting safe messages from the body as if they were dangerous. In fact, the brain has the power to generate pain even in the absence of physical damage.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a system of psychological techniques that retrains the brain to accurately interpret and respond to signals from the body, breaking the cycle of chronic pain. Although various treatments aim to manage pain, PRT stands apart as an evidence-based treatment to eliminate pain.
This talk will educate you on the latest research and this groundbreaking system to eliminate chronic pain.
Presented by Alex Seen with Certified Health Coach.
Genealogy - Family Search
Learn how to add people and photos to your Family Search data base.
This is lecture style presentation by Donna Roginski.
Working with Herbal Allies
Would you like to learn more about herbalism?
Herbal allies invite us to connect with nature, to be curious, and to rediscover the joy and abundance that nature offers us.
Presented by Anne Coverdale.
Unlock the Doors of Knoxville History
Unlock the Doors of Knoxville History: The Historic House Museums of Knoxville
From rustic log cabins to elegant frame houses and grand stone mansions, these seven Knoxville house museums--James White's Fort, Blount Mansion, Marble Springs, Ramsey House, Crescent Bend, Mabry-Hazen House, and Westwood--invite you to step back in time and experience firsthand the history of Knoxville through the experiences of all those who inhabited the homes. Join us to learn about the fascinating history at these sites and where you can start your adventure into Knoxville’s past!
Presented by Patrick Hollis with Mabry Hazen House and Historic Knoxville Homes
Elder Law
An Elder Law Attorney’s discussion of:
Overview of important estate planning documents.
Common estate planning issues seen in elder law practice.
Myths and realities of probate.
Presented by Guyton & Frere Law Firm
History of Etowah
Learn about the history of Etowah and its relationship to the L&N Railroad. This presentation includes information about Vonore, which sits on the same RR line as Etowah. Vonore was known as McGhee Station at that time. The work to improve the line through Vonore took place in 1906, at the same time the L&N built a new line and established Etowah. The peonage camp at Vonore was investigated by the US Dept of Justice for abuse of the workers.
Presented by Linda Caldwell
Genealogy
The library has free access to a number of genealogy databases to help you in your search for information about your ancestors. We also offer free genealogy classes on various topics throughout the year.