Harvesting and Preserving your Herbs with Mary Garner

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The Real Italy Awaits!

Our Italy-focused program is designed to both inform and inspire—sharing culture, cuisine, and travel insights—while also sparking excitement for planning a truly unforgettable journey to Italy.

Italy With Bella—a boutique, family-owned travel company that curates unforgettable journeys to one destination only: Italy. Unlike traditional agencies that cover the globe, Italy is all we do. It’s our love, our passion, and our area of expertise. Our Italian-American team, along with our Bella team in Italy, brings over 30 years of hands-on experience. We know Italy inside and out—from the best times to visit, to charming accommodations, authentic local dining, private tours, and immersive cooking classes.

What truly sets us apart is how deeply personal we make every journey. We take the time to understand each client's dreams and transform them into a meaningful, effortless travel experience. Every trip we create is carefully tailored to reflect each client's interests, preferences, and tastes—so they return home with memories that last a lifetime.

With Coury Adams, Travel Advisor, Italy and Anthony Campopiano, President with Bella

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Looking for a new sporting activity you can enjoy with family and friends? Imagine the game of golf using a shotgun instead of clubs and clay pigeons instead of balls.

• Fun and challenging outdoor activity

• Ideal for the beautiful natural East TN setting

• Tests your focus, reflexes, and hand/eye coordination

Shotgun shooting sports offer all of the above. Tellico Village residents have three shotgun ranges within a 30-minute drive and two additional ranges within an hour’s drive, offering Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays. With equipment and activity costs similar to golf, shotgun shooting sports is an affordable way to enjoy the outdoors year-round while testing and improving your shooting abilities.

This presentation will provide an introduction to all four common shotgun shooting disciplines, the equipment necessary to participate, where Tellico Village residents can participate in shotgun shooting sports, and options for getting started at minimal cost.

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With Maged Abdu - Advanced PhysioTherapy and Wellness Center.

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Presented by Social Media 4 Seniors

This is a two-day class: Sept. 3 and Sept. 4 - 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.

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: Sept. 3 & Sept. 4 - 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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to keep your joints healthy to prevent injuries while playing pickleball and tennis.

Presented by Maged Abdu from Advanced PhysioTherapy and Wellness Center.

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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

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

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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.

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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

In this presentation, learn how to maintain your independence and quality of life.

Presented by Prosperity Partners Wealth Management.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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.

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
with Mag Abdu from Advanced PhysioTherapy and Wellness Center

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

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

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