Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
Get Going Guide - Charlotte-Mecklenburg County
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<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> <strong>County</strong> Park & Recreation<br />
Senior Programs & Activities<br />
Athletics<br />
Basketball: Senior Women’s<br />
League<br />
Join this women’s league, specifically for those<br />
55 and better, in advance of the <strong>Charlotte</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> Senior Games. Coaches and<br />
volunteers are needed. For more information,<br />
contact Betty Davis at 704-588-1264 or Jean<br />
Grayson at 704-545- 7880.<br />
Ages 55 and Older $1.00<br />
Tom Sykes Recreation Center<br />
#42689 Ongoing Mon 6:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Basketball: Men’s Senior<br />
Enjoy Senior Basketball while socializing.<br />
Ages 55 and Older $1.00<br />
Tuckaseegee Recreation Center<br />
#42834 Ongoing Mon & Weds 2:00pm to 5:00pm<br />
Cheerleaders: Silver Fox<br />
Senior Cheerleading is alive and running full<br />
speed ahead as they represent <strong>Charlotte</strong>-<br />
<strong>Mecklenburg</strong> Senior Games throughout North<br />
Carolina.<br />
Ages 50 and Older FREE<br />
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center<br />
#44226 Ongoing Wed 1:00pm to 2:00pm<br />
Cultural Arts<br />
Oil Painting<br />
This program is a self paced oil painting social<br />
activity for all levels. New painters are welcome.<br />
Participants will need to bring their own supplies.<br />
Ages 50 and Older FREE<br />
Albemarle Road Recreation Center<br />
42945 Ongoing Thu 10:00am to 11:00am<br />
Clogging<br />
Ever wanted to learn to clog but didn’t know<br />
how to get started? Join one of the many groups<br />
in the area that offers this timeless dance style.<br />
Ages 18 and Older $31.00<br />
Tom Sykes Recreation Center<br />
Carolina Classic Cloggers<br />
#42677 Ongoing Mon 6:00pm to 8:30pm<br />
Firehouse Cloggers<br />
#42671 Ongoing Thu 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
For More Information or to Register Visit<br />
www.parkandrec.com<br />
Crafty Seniors<br />
Seniors will take part in unique arts and crafts<br />
projects. For more information contact the<br />
Recreation Center listed.<br />
Ages 55 and Older $2.00<br />
Arbor Glen Outreach Center<br />
#44101 Ongoing Tue 10:30am to 11:30am<br />
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center<br />
#44623 Mar 5 Tue 10:30am to 12:00pm<br />
#44624 Apr 16 Tue 10:30am to 12:00pm<br />
#44625 May 7 Tue 10:30am to 12:00pm<br />
Educational Programs<br />
Computers: Senior<br />
Computer Class<br />
Learn to use a computer, access the Internet, and<br />
connect to family and friends through e-mail in a<br />
low-pressure environment. Class offerings include<br />
Computer Fundamentals, Intermediate Computer<br />
Skills, Introduction to the Internet, Introduction<br />
to Microsoft Office, E-Mail, and Computer<br />
Security.<br />
Ages 55 and Older FREE<br />
Albemarle Road Recreation Center<br />
#43116 Ongoing Wed 11:30am to 1:00pm<br />
Ivory/Baker Recreation Center<br />
Computers: Beginner Senior Computer Class<br />
#44247 Ongoing Tue 10:00am to 11:00am<br />
Computers: Advanced Senior Computer Class<br />
#44248 Ongoing Tue 11:00am to 12:00pm<br />
Fitness & Wellness<br />
Active Adult Yoga - Senior<br />
The class will help to increase strength, flexibility<br />
and balance while relieving soreness, stiffness<br />
and reducing stress. All skill levels welcome.<br />
For more information, contact Ann Mason at<br />
704-542-8952.<br />
Ages 55 and Older FREE<br />
Elon Recreation Center<br />
#43941 Ongoing Wed 4:30pm to 5:45pm<br />
#43954 Ongoing Tue, Fri 10:00am to 11:30am<br />
Aerobics: N’Chair Aerobics<br />
Take your seat for N’Chair Aerobics. These<br />
exercises can increase your strength, balance<br />
and vitality - all while sitting down.<br />
Ages 50 and Older FREE<br />
Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center<br />
#44182 Ongoing Mon,Wed,Thu 10:30am to 11:30am<br />
Badminton Open Play/<br />
Seniors & Adults<br />
Badminton is a great way to stay active and keep<br />
your competitive spirit alive for Seniors & Adults.<br />
Your serve!<br />
Ages 55 and Older $1.00<br />
Marion Diehl Recreation Center<br />
#42320 Ongoing Sat 12:00pm to 2:00pm<br />
#42321 Ongoing Wed 5:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Aerobics: N’Chair Aerobics<br />
Take your seat for N’Chair Aerobics. These<br />
exercises can increase your strength, balance<br />
and vitality - all while sitting down.<br />
Ages 50 and Older FREE<br />
Arbor Glen Outreach Center<br />
#43807 Ongoing Fri 10:30am to 11:30am<br />
Fitness: Stretch and Tone<br />
This program includes various stretching<br />
techniques to help keep your body in tip top<br />
shape.<br />
Ages 55 and Older FREE<br />
Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center<br />
#44301 Ongoing Mon 10:00am to 11:00am<br />
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