NORTH MECKLENBURG SENIOR CENTER

18731 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius, NC 28031

Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm - Monday through Friday - 704-892-4041

We are open all day every day for coffee and conversation, card playing, table games, puzzles. Although most of our programs are free, please call to pre-register so that we know you are coming.

Please note that classes with fees will NOT be pro-rated due to participant absence or late start.

We have instituted an annual membership fee starting January 2010 of $52.00per person/ $90.00 per couple 

1.Easy Does It Strength Training Class Keep your bones and your muscles strong using hand weights and exercise tubes.  Improve your flexibility, blood pressure, range of motion, bone density, and posture. This class is on-going. New comers welcome. 

Time: 9:30am – 10:30am Mondays and Wednesdays

Fees:    Member $16.00/month
            Non-Members $32.00/month            

2. First Monday of the Month Birthday Bash   10:30am - Sing Along with Captain Conrad Sells then join us for our Birthday Bash Pot Luck Lunch at 11:30am   Everyone invited.  Bring a dish to share for the pot-luck luncheon. Those with the birthday of the month will be honored.

Please pre-register 704-892-4041
Free to all.  Monday, August 2, 2010. 

3. Knit/Crochet Club.  This club is presently making prayer shawls, baby hats and working on items for our Luau fundraiser on August 18.  We will teach new comers. All levels of experience welcome. Please bring your own needles and materials if you have them, and you may work on your own project if you wish.  Just come and enjoy others who love this craft. 

FREE   Mondays at 1:00pm 

5. TAI CHI – NEW CLASS STARTING JULY 20 and running through August 24^th, 2010

Tuesdays at 9:00am at the Hut at Mt. Zion UMC, Cornelius,  starting on July 20, 2010.

Join Tai Chi Instructor Mike Gentile as he presents Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi, recommended for all older adults.  This form of exercise is wonderful to increase balance and strength, both of which older adults need to improve.

The first 6 classes are FREE. July 20 – August 24, 2010.

Subsequent classes will start September 7^th, 2010.

Fees: $25.00 per month for members/$30.00 per month for non-members.

Minimum of 8 students to hold this class. 

6. Happy Feet Walking Club – This faithful group of walkers meets at Jetton Park Tuesdays at 9:00am at the Waterfront Hall.  All levels of walkers are welcome.

Call 704-892-4041 for more information.  The paved walking trail is 1.4 miles long.  Walk once, twice, or as many times as you want.  A great way to meet new friends and stay fit as well.  FREE Tuesdays at 9:00am

7. BINGO Join this fun group of folks as they exercise their minds and finger dexterity playing several varieties of this popular game.   Two cards is the limit and we ask that you donate $2.00 per person to help with purchasing prizes, which you will get every time you win. 

Tuesdays at 1:00pm 

8. Hand and Foot Card Game   Do you know how to play Canasta?  Then you’ll know how to play Hand and Foot.  This card game based on Canasta is easy to learn and very addictive.  When you join this friendly group of players, you’ll be exercising not only your mind but your sense of humor as well. 

Fees:    NMSC Members – FREE   Non-members - $2.00 per day   

Wednesdays at 10:00am 

9. Starter Line Dance Class   Never line danced before? Always wanted to get started?  This class is for you.  Our instructor will ease you through the dance steps and you’ll be doing the Electric Slide before you know it.  

Fees:   NMSC Members $10.00/month    Non-members $20.00/month

Thursdays at 9:30am 

10. Intermediate Line Dance Class.  Already know how to line dance?  This class is for you. Our instructor will lead you through new dances to the music that you love. 

Fees:    NMSC Members $10.00/month     Non-members $20.00/month

Thursdays at 10:30am 

11. Pinochle – Thursdays – 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Fees:    NMSC Members – FREE/ Non-members - $2.00 per day 

12. SPICE LECTURES  (Senior Programs of Interest and Continuing Education)

Friday August 13, 2010 -    Time: 10:00 am – 11:00am PLEASE NOTE THE STARTING TIME OF THIS LECTURE IS EARLIER THAN USUAL.

Speaker: Certified Laughter Leader, Kelly Gibson

Topic:  Laugh and You Generate Happiness –How Laughter can improve your health.

Beverage and snacks provided/ Free and open to the community.

Call 704-892-4041 to register/walk-ins welcome 

13.  BASKET WEAVING CLASS

Thursday, August 12, 2010    11:30am – 2:30pm

Class will be making a “Let’s go shopping” basket shown below.

The Cloth Liner can be purchased for $5.00 or the pattern of the liner will be available for those who want to make their own.

Fees: $18.00 members/$20.00 non-members – please call 704-892-4041 to pre-register.

All materials included in the fee/please bring your lunch, clothes pins, and a used towel.

14. SPICE LECTURE (Senior Programs of Interest and Continuing Education)

Friday, August 27, 2010 – Time: 10:30am -11:30 am

Speaker: Nutritionist Elizabeth Alred from the Berkeley Health Lab.

Topic: Nutrition for your heart.  How the proper nutrition can improve your heart health.

Beverage and snacks provided/ free and open to the community

Call 704-892-4041 to register/walk-ins welcome 

15. MONTHLY LUNCHEON  

There will be no monthly luncheon this month because of our Annual Fundraiser Luau being held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 

16. BOOK CLUB

Join us every second Friday of each month at 12:00 to discuss the featured book and enjoy getting to know your club members in a whole new way.

This program is FREE and is open to all older adults in the community.  Presently reading and discussing The Glass Castle, a Memoir by Jeanette Walls.  Bring your own lunch.  The movie of the book will be shown while you eat lunch, then the discussion will follow the movie.

Please call 704-892-4041 for more information