The Balladeer Children’s Program had a fun and busy December, with four different Jingle and Mingle events — each featuring Santa Claus — plus a chance to see Frosty the Snowman!
The Balladeer program, a free benefit for Ballad Health employees, is intended to strengthen family bonds and relationships among our Ballad Health family. Activities include visits to area attractions, picnics in local parks, holiday celebrations and activities, sports activities, discount tickets for attractions or events, treats, take-home projects and much more!
Check out the updated Balladeer Children’s Program site on the Ballad Health intranet.
If you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article!
December events
Jingle and Mingle events
- Four events were held – at Norton Community Hospital, Johnson City Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical Center and in Blountville at the new Organizational Development/Clinical Education location. The events had 865 people in attendance!
- Food was provided at all events, catered by Taylored Venue and Events.
- Kids worked on crafts, including gingerbread men, Christmas trees, wooden ornaments and penguins, and helped decorated Balladeer holiday cards to send to Wexford House, Madison House and Niswonger Children’s Hospital – almost 300 cards!
- Gifts were provided for each child, selected from four gift options catering to different age groups.
- SPECIAL THANKS: The Balladeer team says “thank you!” to these people who helped make the events happen; we couldn’t have done it without you! Nathaniel Hurd, Kelcie Cornett, Janet McColley, Tab Hammons, Shelley Martin, Candrea Thomas, Ryan Kennedy, Ashley Holliman, Diane Rector, Ron Coleman, David Perkins, Scottie Leeper, Eddie Pierson and Rick Crawford.
Frosty the Snowman
The Balladeers attended a performance of “Frosty!” by The Barter Players, given at Freedom Hall in Johnson City. This was the second year in a row the Balladeers have hosted this event. Nearly 400 people attend the show and the kids marveled as Frosty the Snowman came to life! It was a great show to see just before Christmas.
December event photos
Jingle and Mingle
‘Frosty!’
Upcoming events
(Registration and more details to be sent out)
- Sunday, Jan. 14 – Family Movie Day (Bristol Marquee Cinemas) 2 p.m. *Limited seating; registration required and will be sent soon via email
- Sunday, Jan. 21 – Family Movie Day (Johnson City and Greeneville AMC Theatres) 2 p.m. *Limited seating; registration required and will be sent soon via email
- Friday, Feb. 9 – Finance and Career Readiness Class for Teens, 6-8 p.m. (Heritage Room at Holston Valley Medical Center)
- Friday, Feb. 16 – Finance and Career Readiness Class for Teens, 6-8 p.m. (Location TBD)
- Saturday, Feb. 17 – Reece Museum Reception, 1-3 p.m. (Reece Museum at ETSU)
Reminders to members
- Please be sure to make every attempt to attend an event if you register and/or are selected for a giveaway! We want every event to be full and for as many families as possible to enjoy the opportunities that are presented. If an emergency situation occurs and prevents you from attending, please email Shawna Gragg or Annie Davis to let them know as soon as possible.
- Please be sure to check your spam folders in your email so you aren’t missing any information!
- Due to spacing, Balladeer events are limited to just the family members in your immediate household, unless otherwise noted in an email.
- If your address, phone number, or email address has changed, please visit the Balladeer homepage and click on the enrollment form to update your information.
How to enroll in the Balladeer Children’s Program
If you’re not already enrolled in the program and would like to join, click here or visit the Balladeer page on the HR site on the Ballad Health intranet.
- You MUST be enrolled in the Balladeer Children’s Program in order to participate in the program’s events. The Balladeer Children’s Program is ONLY open to Ballad Health team members with a child between the ages of 3 through 18.
- Eligibility note: Only team members hired directly by Ballad Health are eligible to join.
- While enrolling in the program is free, there may be a cost associated with some activities.
