1. Calendar of Events Clay County
Jane Miller, Retired

2. Clay County, Tennessee
“In God We Trust”

3. Gentle Yoga
Dining with
Diabetes
Group
Lifestyle Balance

4. C
Dining with
Diabetes

5. Clay county health Department
September 2016

6. Clay County Health department
No Attendance for this Program

7. Gentle Yoga

8. July 7, 2016 Gentle Yoga Trained 12-15 new instructors Approximately
What was done….
24-one hour sessions
· Co-Taught by Certified Trainers:
· Low Impact Exercise
· Endurance Exercises
· Strength Building Exercises
· Learn low impact exercises to aid with pain relief
· Learn Relaxation Methods
· Practice what you learn as you set personal goals

9. Ongoing weekly class of 20
Marie and Shelia
taught
The Trainer Class on
Ongoing weekly class of 20
at local nursing home

10. LOCAL CHURCH OFFERED LOCATION FOR HS GENTLE YOGA CLASS
Local bank closed taking our meeting room
LOCAL CHURCH OFFERED LOCATION FOR HS GENTLE YOGA CLASS

11. Clay County Fair Senior Day 2016 Fun Times

12. Clay County Fair and Senior Day

13. Teresa Wright Day in the Park

14. Teresa Wright Day in the Park—Fun times

15. More
Teresa Wright Day Fun

16. Walking groups Exercise groups Yoga group Personal exercise
The residents of Clay County continue to show dedication and determination to making healthy lifestyle choices.
Continuing Programs Include:
Walking groups
Exercise groups
Yoga group
Personal exercise
Personal walking
Support Groups

17. Clay County, Tennessee Partners:
Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation Project
Marshall University
University of Tennessee Extension
Tennessee Department Health
Clay County Family & Community Education Clubs
Volunteers
Clay County Senior Citizens
Cumberland River Hospital
Clay County School System
Clay County Library
Local Churches
Clay County Health Council
Clay County Chamber of Commerce
Cookeville Regional Hospital
City and County Government

18. 2016 Goals
Complete Diabetes Education Room at Clay County Recreational
Park COMPLETED
To teach Dining With Diabetes in Summer
Stronger Partnership With Senior Citizen’s Program
To teach Gentle Yoga at Senior Citizens Center COMPLETED
Train new Yoga instructors COMPLETED
Continue Gentle Yoga at Hermitage Springs
Participate in Teresa Wright Day in the Park

19. 2016 Goals Continued Partner with old and new partners.
Continue Shopping Matters Tours
Any other opportunity to promote Diabetes Education related
activities
Continue Dental Health Program COMPLETED

20. Leadership Transfer Jane Miller Shela Long Dean Walden
Slow and steady gets the job done, BUT even the most dedicated members know when it is time to transfer the torch!
This transfer does not mean these members are leaving—just stepping aside to let fresh members
take the lead.
These members will become help and guidance for the new leaders to continue the great and successful Diabetes Coalition that is now in place!!!
Slowing Down Members
Jane Miller
Shela Long
Dean Walden

21. New Partnership
Cumberland River Hospital
Welcome

22. Accepting the Torch
Swift and playful adds new freshness to all program encounters! With the help and guidance of the slowing down members, the Clay County Diabetes Coalition will continue to help everyone in need of our services.
Swift and Playful Members
New President Tricia Strong along with
Wendy, Candy, Greda, Mandy, Andrea, and others