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North Mecklenburg Senior Center
February Classes
February printable calendar
Class Registration
@The Solid Rock
Christian Church
16601 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 875-1270
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February Classes
Were you here?? Did you come to the Grand Opening? Well, it
was indeed grand with over 250 people lining our hallways,
taking classes, playing Wii Bowling, making greeting cards, and
eating breakfast and lunch donated by Lupe’s of Huntersville,
Café 100 of Huntersville, Kilwin’s of Birkdale and K&W of
Cornelius and dessert by our own amazing bakers here at the
center. Mayor Tarte of Cornelius, Mayor Swain of Huntersville,
(we were all thrilled when she broke out in song!) Bob Shaffer,
the chair of CMSC Board of Directors, and Trena Palmer,
Executive Director of CMSC were our main speakers and of course,
we cut the ribbon indicating that we were truly open and ready
to serve all older adults in North Mecklenburg County. And I’m
happy to say that many people took advantage of our Three Free
Weeks of classes. We’ve had at least 30 new participants to join
us and to purchase annual discount cards. Phew, what a huge
success.
This month is Black History Month and we have two
speakers for our SPICE LECTURE who I’m sure will be very
interesting and informative. Pearlie Cureton-Borders will speak
to us about how the black churches and schools have changed over
the years and Deacon George Dunlap of St. Paul Baptist Church in
Charlotte, who sings in their choir, will speak about the
History of Black Music. And perhaps we can convince him to
serenade us as well! Check the schedule for the dates and times
for these presentations.
Last month we celebrated the birthday of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.. Even though the center was open, an
oversight in the calendar, no disrespect was meant to this great
American man. We all have heard of Dr. King’s amazing “I Have a
Dream” speech delivered to the march on Washington on April 19,
1963, but how many of you have actually read the whole speech?
I encourage you to do so. It is just as inspiring today as it
was 49 years ago. But I must leave you with this thought. Of
all the many parts of Dr. King’s dream, the most meaningful for
me is “I have a dream that my four little children will one day
live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of
their skin, but by the content of their character.” How
wonderful it will be when that dream is fully realized.
February also brings computer classes, movie
days, board game playing days, Valentines’ Day, a new yoga
class, a new Tai Chi Class, Ask the Computer Expert sessions,
Leap Year, and a Wii Bowling Tournament not to mention all our
usual activities.
Hope to see you at the center where there is
always someone to greet you with a smile, answer your questions,
and always something going on.
The following programs are FREE to all, no
discount card required.
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First Monday of the Month Birthday Bash
10:30am–Entertainment South Iredell Senior
Center Readers’ Theater
11:30am - Birthday
Bash Pot Luck Lunch. Everyone invited. Bring a dish to share
for the pot-luck luncheon. Those with the birthday of the
month will be honored.
Free to all. Monday,
February 6, 2012. Please pre-register
704-875-1270
2. Knit/Crochet Club.
The club is making prayer shawls, lap robes and baby hats to be
donated to local charities. Or you can work on your own
project. All levels of experience welcome. Instruction
available. Please bring your own needles and materials if you
have them. Come and enjoy others who love this craft.
FREE Mondays at 1:00pm
3. Book Club
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 1:00pm
Please call 704-875-1270 for details.
4. Spice Lectures (Senior
Programs of Interest and Continuing
Education)
This month’s lecture topics are in celebration of
Black History Month
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012 – 10:30 – 11:45am
Speaker: George Dunlap
Topic: History of Black Music
Date: Friday, February 24, 2012 – 10:30 – 11:45am
Speaker: Pearlie Cureton-Borders
Topic: A history of Black churches and
schools.
Please pre-register at 704-875-1270 for
all lectures/Walk-ins always welcome
5. Out to Lunch Bunch
Monday, February 20, 2012 – 12:30pm
Bravo at North Lake Mall
Please call 704-875-1270 for information.
6. Movie and Popcorn
1:00pm, 2nd and 4th
Thursday Afternoons
Thursday Feb. 9 and Thursday Feb 23.
Free to all
7. Open Games Day
Every 1st and 5th Friday
Mornings, all morning long! (9am – 12pm)
This month it will be Feb. 3 only.
Come join us for Cribbage, Scrabble, Chess,
Checkers, cards and more. Bring a friend, bring lots of
friends. And if you have a favorite game, bring it as well.
Free to all
The following programs
have a fee, one for discount card
holders, and the other for those who do not have an annual
discount card. Remember, however, that you don’t need a
discount card to come and enjoy our programs.
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. Newcomers welcome.
Time: 9:30am –
10:30am Mondays and Wednesdays
Fees: $32.00
/month. $16.00/month with discount card
2.Gentle Yoga
Tuesday 10:15 – 11:10am
Fees: $32.00/month. $16.00/month for annual
discount card holders
Gentle Yoga - appropriate for 50+ students, both
experienced and beginners are welcome. The class begins on the
floor then progresses to standing positions then back to the
floor for the end of the class. Those who prefer to use a chair
are welcome as well. We will work on stress relief, balance,
ROM and breath. Please bring a yoga mat and a large bath or
beach towel or small blanket to each class and an eye bag if you
have one.
3. Tai Chi
Tuesdays at 9:00am at the Hut at Mt. Zion UMC,
Cornelius Join Tai Chi Instructor Mike
Gentile as he leads Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi, recommended
for all older adults. Benefits include increased balance,
coordination, and strength, all of which greatly benefit older
adults.
Fees: $30.00/month. $25.00/month with discount
card
Wednesdays at 1:30pm here at the North Meck
Senior Center.
Also led by Mike Gentile.
Fees: $30.00/month. $25.00/month with discount
card.
These are two different classes and must be paid
for separately.
4. Line Dance Class
This class is for persons of all abilities who
want to enjoy a good time of dancing for exercise and fun.
Fees:
$20.00/month. $10.00/month with discount card
Thursdays at 9:30am
5. Bingo -
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
6. Hand and Foot Card Game
Wednesdays at 10:00am
This card game, based on Canasta, is easy to
learn and very addictive.
Fees: $2.00/day. Free with discount card
7. Pinochle
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Thursdays – 11:00am
Fees: $2.00/day. Free with discount card
8. Mexican Train
First and third Thursdays every month. 10:00am
- Bring your lunch
Fees: $2.00/day. Free with discount card
9. Bid Whist –
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30pm
Fees: $2.00/day. Free with discount card
10. Monthly Luncheon
Enjoy a healthy lunch and gather with special
friends.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00PM MUST
Pre-register and pre-pay at
704-875-1270
Fees: $8.00 per person. $4.00 per person with
discount card
Caterer: Lupe’s of Huntersville
Sponsor: Sandy Coyer of Keller Williams Realty
11. Flower Arranging Class
Create a fresh Valentine’s arrangement for your
sweetheart, your friend or yourself.
Fee: average around
$20.00, depending on materials used.
Date: Thursday,
February 9, 2012 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Please call to PRE-REGISTER and PRE-PAYMENT
IS A MUST. 704-875-1270
12. Trips
Mary Ellen Brown, Wendy Klemm
are our committee for setting up day trips for
our participants. Contact Wendy or Mary Ellen here at the
center for information.704-875-1270.
13. Lunch at Tenders Fresh Food
every third Wednesday of each month from 11:00am –4:00pm. This
month it is Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A percentage of all the proceeds for that day are
donated to our center. Invite your friends and neighbors to
help with this great cause.
14. Wii Bowling -
Fridays at 9:30 -10:30am. Fees: $2.00/Free with
discount card.
15. ***NEW CLASS**
1.
Computer Classes – Must pre-register and pre-pay at 704-875-1270
a.
Intro. To PC $10.00/$5.00 annual discount card
i.
Thursday, Feb 2 – 1:00pm – 2:00pm
ii.
Monday, Feb 20 – 10:00am – 11:00am
b.
Intro. To Internet $20.00/$10.00 for annual discount card
holders
i.
Thursday, Feb 9 – 1:00pm – 2:30pm
c.
Intro. To WORD $20.00/$10.00 for annual discount card holders
i.
Monday, Feb. 13 – 10:00am – 11:30am
d.
Keyboarding $20.00/$10.00 for annual discount card holders
i.
Thursday, Feb 16 – 1:00pm – 2:30pm
2.
ASK the COMPUTER EXPERT
Do
you have a question for our computer instructor Bruce Terrill
that can be answered in a short period of time? Need some
individual attention?
Bruce will be available on Mondays 11:30 – 12:30 and Thursdays
11:30 – 12:30.
Please call for a ½ hour FREE appointment.
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Classes with fees will NOT
be pro-rated due to participant absence.
Annual
Discount Card of $52.00
per person/ $90.00 per couple
Class
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North Mecklenburg
Senior Center
@The Solid Rock
Christian Church
16601 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
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