The Balladeer Children’s Program had a fun and busy October, with an even busier November in the works!
The 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!
Click here to visit the Balladeer Children’s Program page on the Ballad Health intranet.
Check out what our Balladeers have been up to lately, and if you’re interested in joining, see the information at the bottom of this article!
October events
- Spooky Shindig – This event at Bristol Regional Medical Center was so much fun, with about 175 people attending! We had a magic show performed by David Taylor, food, games, craft and a photobooth! Everyone was encouraged to wear their favorite costume. Each child got to leave with a toy cauldron filled with goodies.
- “Jack and the Beanstalk” – This performance of “Jack and the Beanstalk” was given by The Barter Players, a group of professional actors from Barter Theatre who travel across the country performing shows for younger audiences. It was held in the Monarch Auditorium at Bristol Regional, with about 105 people in attendance.
- Family Fall Photoshoots – Eastern Ray Collective photography took these photos for us in three locations: Chuckey, Tenn., Norton, Va., and Abingdon, Va. We offered 54 spots to families, and winners were selected at random for a free 15-minute session with Linsey.
October event photos
Upcoming events
- Nov. 11-12 – Balladeer painting parties (limited spaces; winners have been selected)
- Dec. 1 – Jingle and Mingle Event at Norton Community Hospital, 6-8 p.m. (registration required; more details to come soon!)
- Dec. 2 – Jingle and Mingle Event at Johnson City Medical Center, 6-8 p.m. (registration required; more details to come soon!)
- Dec. 8 — Jingle and Mingle Event at Holston Valley Medical Center, 6-8 p.m. (registration required; more details to come soon!)
- Dec. 9 – Jingle and Mingle Event at Bristol Regional Medical Center, 6-8 p.m. (registration required; more details to come soon!)
- Dec. 17 — The Barter Players present “Frosty!” at Freedom Hall, 2:30 p.m. (registration required; more details to come soon!)
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 e-mail address has changed, please visit the Balladeer homepage and click on Enrollment Information Updates 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.
