ethodist Senior Connection invites seniors to take part in a balance and grip screening on Tuesday, Aug. 3 and a memory screening on Thursday, Aug. 26.
Members of the Methodist Physical Therapy staff will perform the balance and grip screening Aug. 3 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the Methodist Senior Connection exercise room, located by Things Remembered in Oak Ridge Mall. The area is opposite the old food court.
The memory screenings are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Thursday, Aug. 26. Members of the Methodist Behavioral Medicine staff will offer the screenings at Methodist Senior Connection, which is located near Luby's Cafeteria in the mall.
In addition, Methodist Senior Connection's 50+ Fitness classes will be held Mondays through Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m., as well as Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the Methodist Senior Connection exercise room. Active seniors generally participate. PACE classes, which benefit people who have limited mobility, meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. in the exercise room. There is a charge of $1 per class.
Free blood pressure checks are available at Methodist Senior Connection Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.