Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Seniors
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Summer 2014 Programs & Activities
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Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Senior Programs & Activities
Athletics
Badminton Open Play
Adults & Seniors
Badminton is a great way to stay active and
keep your competitive spirit alive for seniors.
Your serve!
Ages 18 and up
$1.00 per day
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
#59234 Ongoing Wed
#59236 Ongoing Sat
6:00pm to 8:00pm
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Educational Programs
Leisure and Learn
Join us as we get together to kick off summer.
We will be learning what we can do to keep us
young and moving. It will be a chance to meet
new people and reconnect with some you
haven’t seen in awhile. We look forward to
seeing you for lunch.
Ages 55 and up
$8.00
Clanton Park Indoor Shelter
#58664
Jun 3
Tue
10:30pm to 1:30pm
Morning Walkers
An outdoors self-pace walking program,
that allows seniors to tone and strengthen
the body while socializing. If it rains, option
will be to use other rooms for stationary
walking or exercise indoors. For more
information, contact Derichard.McCoy@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov at 704-432-4811.
Ages 55 and up
FREE
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
#57413
#57414
#57415
Senior Computer Class
Cheerleaders: Silver Fox
Senior Cheerleading is alive and running full
speed ahead as they represent CharlotteMecklenburg Senior Games throughout
North Carolina. For more Information,
contact IvoryBakerRecreationCenter@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-4580.
Ages 55 and up
FREE
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center
#57426 Ongoing Fri
6:00pm to 7:30pm
Senior Games Women’s
Basketball League
Join this women’s league, specifically for
those 55 and better, in advance of the
Charlotte Mecklenburg Senior Games.
Coaches and volunteers are needed. For
more information, contact Betty Davis at 704588-1264 or Jean Grayson at 704-545-7880.
Ages 55 and up
$1.00 per day
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
#55912 Ongoing
Mon
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Cultural Arts
Clogging
Ever wanted to learn to clog but didn’t know
how to get started? Join one of the many
groups in the area that offers this timeless
dance style.
Ages 18 and up
$31.00 per year
Tom Sykes Recreation Center
Carolina Classic Cloggers
#55920 Ongoing
Mon
Firehouse Cloggers
#55923 Ongoing
Thu
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5:30pm to 8:30pm
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Summer 2014
Learn to use a computer, access the Internet,
and connect to family and friends through
e-mail in a low-pressure environment. This
beginner level class features Computer
Fundamentals, Intermediate Computer Skills,
Introduction to the Internet, Introduction
to Microsoft Office, E-Mail, and Computer
Security.
Ages 55 and up
FREE
Hickory Grove Recreation Center
#57410
#57411
Jun 3
Jun 10
Tue
Tue
1:00pm to 2:00pm
1:00pm to 2:00pm
Fitness & Wellness
Light & Lively
Designed to maintain cardiovascular
fitness, and improve strength, flexibility,
balance, coordination, and activities of
daily life. For more information, contact
MallardCreekRecreationCenter@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-548-8234.
Ages 18 and up
$2.00
Mallard Creek Recreation Center
#57674 Ongoing
#57679 Ongoing
#57683 Ongoing
Mon
Wed
Fri
9:00am to 9:45am
9:00am to 9:45am
9:00am to 9:45am
N’Chair Aerobics
Take your seat for N’Chair Aerobics. These
exercises can increase your strength,
balance and vitality, all while sitting
down. For more information, contact
WallacePruittRecreationCenter@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-6775.
Ages 50 and up
FREE
Jun 16
Aug 18
Aug 25
Mon 11:00am to 12:00pm
Mon 11:00am to 12:00pm
Mon 11:00am to 12:00pm
Social Activities
Senior Bridge
Social interaction for Charlotte area seniors.
All are welcome, come and enjoy yourself
in a quiet, yet competitive atmosphere that
promotes the card game known as Bridge.
Ages 18 and up
FREE
Mallard Creek Recreation Center
#57489
#57495
#57499
#57503
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Mon
Wed
Thu
Fri
10:00am to 3:00pm
1:00pm to 3:00pm
10:00am to 2:00pm
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Senior’s Stepping Into Fun,
Adventure & Excitement Club
Enjoy trips, games, recreation and social time
with other active adults. For more information,
contact NaomiDrenanRecreationCenter@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-5231.
Ages 50 and up
FREE
Naomi Drenan Recreation Center
#58438
#58439
#58440
Jun 5
Jul 3
Aug 7
Thu 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thu 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thu 10:00am to 12:00pm
Super Senior Advocates
Enjoy a morning of fun and fellowship
with other seniors’ participation in
educational workshops and creative
activities. For more information,
contact ArborGlenOutreachCenter@
MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or 704-432-1531.
Ages 50 and up
FREE
Arbor Glen Outreach Center
Sock Hop
#58379
Jun 4
Wed 10:00am to 12:00pm
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
Senior Day Trips
#59036 Ongoing
#59041 Ongoing
#59045 Ongoing
Join us as we travel across the state for exciting
day trips. For more information contact
MeckSenior@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or
704-336-8105.
Ages 50 and up
$45.00
Shatley Springs
Mon 10:00am to 12:00pm
Wed 10:00am to 12:00pm
Thu 10:00am to 12:00pm
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#55226
Jun 5
Thu
10:00am to 6:00pm
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Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Senior Programs & Activities
Senior Nutrition Program
Make A Difference!
While these important nutritional
services are provided without cost to
Meckenburg Seniors 60 and older,
voluntary contributions are greatly
appreciated. Call 704-336-3144
today to learn more about how
you can make a difference!
The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department
and the Senior Citizens Nutrition Program Partner
to Provide Nutritional Services to Senior Citizens.
Congregate Meals are offered at 3 Recreation Centers:
Bette Rae Thomas, Mallard Creek and Southview
This program provides dine-in meals for
Mecklenburg County residents 60 years
of age and older who are looking for
fun, fellowship and a healthy, delicious,
hot lunch.
Seniors come together Monday - Friday
at the recreation centers, as well as at 15
other nutrition sites located throughout
Mecklenburg County. This service also
offers a variety of educational and
recreational activities. Each site is staffed
by a full time coordinator who is
responsible for all functions of that site.
The Park and Recreation Department
and the Senior Citizens Nutrition
Program (SCNP) are strong advocates of
health and wellness for senior citizens.
We offer many opportunities to our customers to participate in health promotion activities such as medical screenings,
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wellness education and a variety of
exercise programs. SCNP also provides
arthritis self-management classes which
are taught by registered nurses and
physical therapists/ certified exercise
trainers. Park and Recreation staff
provide support to the programming
at the site. Pre-registration is required
for participation in the meal program.
For more information, contact the SCNP
Information Line at 704-336-3144.
In addition, the SCNP provides other
types of meal services to seniors. Homedelivered meals are provided to those
who are unable to leave their homes
because of physical or mental
impairment. Liquid nutrition supplement is provided to those who are at
nutrition risk and their doctors recommend them to drink supplements to get
the nutrition they need. The short-term
meal service provides home delivered
meals to those who become temporary
disabled and homebound after being
discharged from a hospital or a longterm care facility. All these services are
provided at no cost to Mecklenburg
County seniors 60 years of age and
above. Voluntary contributions are accepted from customers. To inquire about
any of these services, call our meal hotline at 704-336-3144.
Signing up is easy!
Pre-register by
contacting the
Senior Citizens
Nutrition Program
Information Line:
704-336-3144
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