Stay Active & Independent for Life
- It works… you’ll be stronger, have better balance, feel better and this will help you stay independent, active and prevent falls.
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It’s safe… the instructors are experienced and skilled, and exercises have been tested with seniors.
- It’s fun… you’ll meet other seniors & make new friends
A strenght and balance finess class for adults 65+
*S.A.I.L. Classes in Knoxville
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Halls Senior Center – (865) 922-0416
Two classes offered – Advanced and Beginner
Instructor: Johnnie Long -
University of TN Medical Center Physical Therapy – (865) 305-3299
Instructors: Amy Shafer and Brandon Seale -
South Knoxville Senior Center – (865) 573-5843
Instructor: Danyell Schoene
For more information call:
Rachel Frazier
Knox County Health Department
(865) 215-5175 or
email
rachel.frazier@knoxcounty.org
* Please call for specific dates and times of classes. A small fee may be associated with the SAIL classes.
SAIL Testimonials from Halls Senior Center
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Joan –
“Class is great! I am looking forward to improving my coordination. I have already improved my mental attitude.”
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Danny –
“I was going to get out of the recliner and my shoe stuck to the carpet and I would have fallen except for the fact that the SAIL class has helped me with balance.”
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Evelyn –
“I have arthritis and osteoporosis and scoliosis so I have been exercising to help strengthen my bones and muscles and also heart and lungs. It helps everything – brain too!”
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Sue –
“I have asthma and was unable to stand up and do exercised with the class. Now I can keep up with everyone else without breathing hard.”
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Bernice –
“My sister is 85. She called me and said would you like to go to the SAIL program? She now goes to the one closer at Carter senior center.”
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Susan –
“I have built strength and muscle tone and improved my balance very much over the past 6 months since SAIL program started. I enjoy and look forward to exercise now and hate it when I have to miss. Keep it going!”
- Frances – “I was losing my balance and was afraid of falling. I learned about the SAIL class and started attending. My balance has improved, my strength and muscles have also been helped. I thoroughly enjoy the class with Johnnie and always look forward to it!”

