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empowering people to live longer, more fulfilling lives
Since 1960, Senior Neighbors has been Chattanooga's resource for all things related to aging well. Known for empowering and advocating on behalf of seniors, we collaborate with other community service providers to develop new approaches to aging.
Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors provides vocational, social, mental, spiritual and physical opportunities designed to maintain and improve health and wellness through the following programs:
- The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) places older adults in paid temporary community service positions with local non-profit government organizations.
- The Senior Employment Referral Service matches seniors seeking employment with local businesses.
- The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) places volunteers with non-profit agencies in the
Chattanooga area.
- The
Chattanooga Senior Olympics
- 3 Senior Centers in downtown
Chattanooga and 1 in Soddy Daisy
- The Ripe and Ready theater group, Scenic City Chorale and Senior Neighbors Orchestra
For more information on the programs listed above, please click on the corresponding link on the left.
The 2009 Chattanooga District Senior Olympics
The Chattanooga Senior Olympics will return the week of May 4th, 2009 with many exciting events including a torch relay through downtown Chattanooga leading to a kickoff celebration at First Tennessee Pavilion. In the 2008 Chattanooga District Senior Olympics, 362 local athletes competed in 21 different sports. In 2009, we are expecting even more! Highlights of our local games in 2008 included:
- 89-year-old Felix Abel bowled a 279!
- 82-year-old Charlie Baker ran the 100m dash in under 17 seconds!
- 90-year-old Martha Swasey competed in badminton, table tennis, tennis, and swimming - and won gold medals in all of them!
Congratulations to all of the competitors! Click here for a complete listing of winners from the 2008 games.
Our Sponsors and Supporters
Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors is funded in part by the following organizations:
Senior Service America
United Way of Greater Chattanooga
Corporation for National and Community Service
City of Chattanooga
Southeastern Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability
Hamilton County
Allied Arts
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