Hours of Operation: 555-B West Center St Ext Lexington, NC 27295 336.242.2290 Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 211 West Colonial Drive Senior Center Activities 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 336.474.2754 Thomasville, NC 27360 Contact us via email: Check out our website: seniorservices@davidsoncountync.gov www.co.davidson.nc.us/seniorservices The senior centers serve as a comprehensive health & wellness program designed to benefit adults age 55+ through stimulation of their physical & mental well-being. web: www.co.davidson.nc.us * email: seniorservices@davidsoncountync.gov Ongoing Activities page 1
BOOK NOOK & EXCHANGE Reading is refreshing and knowledge is power. Both senior center locations have a great selection of books. We have created cozy areas in each senior center for reading. With our book exchange program seniors can bring a book to add to our collection and exchange it for one of ours. COMPUTER CLASSES Ongoing beginner and advanced computer classes are held at the both senior center locations. For more information on upcoming classes, please call the Lexington office at 336-242-2290 or the Thomasville office at 336-474-2754. COMPUTER LAB AND LEARNING CENTER computer lab is available Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. computer lab is available Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. The computers are fully equipped with Windows, Word, and internet access. *During tax season the computer lab is closed on the following days:* Thomasville -Mondays & Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Lexington Wednesdays & Fridays from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Ongoing Activities page 2
A.H.O.Y EXERCISE CLASS (Add Health to Our Years) DC Senior Center, Lex - Classes meet every Mon. & Wed. at 9:00 a.m. Denton Civic Center Classes meet every Mon. & Wed. at 8:30 a.m. DVD EXERCISE CLASS Low-impact program that follows DVDs. Classes meet every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. FIT-WISE EXERCISE CLASS Classes meet every Friday at 9:00 a.m. FITNESS ROOM Fitness Room is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Required orientation sessions are held each Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. by appointment only. Call the Lexington office at 336-242-2290 to schedule an appointment. Fitness Room is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Required orientation sessions are held by appointment only. Call the Thomasville office at 336-474-2754 to schedule an appointment. GET STRONG! RESISTANCE BAND CLASS Classes meet every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Ongoing Activities page 3
LINE DANCING Beginner and advanced dancers welcomed. - Classes are held every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Denton Civic Center - Classes are held every Thursday & Friday at 1:00 p.m. SHAG DANCE CLASSES Beginner Classes are held every Tuesday 4:00-5 :00 p.m. $5 fee per class Advanced Classes are held every Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. $5 fee per class INDOOR WALKING CLUB Walk the gym Monday - Friday 12:00-2:00 p.m. Walk the halls daily from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Chart your mile/minutes and receive FREE gifts. Make sure to sign the walking log to keep track of your mileage. YO-CHI Yo-Chi is a blend of tai-chi and yoga, delivering a mind-body workout. - Classes are held on Mondays from 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. $5 fee/class or $25 for a (6) class punch card. CHAIR YOGA This is a gentle exercise class designed to improve flexibility, reduce stress, relieve tension, stimulate circulation, tone muscles, and improve respiration. - Call for next available class Ongoing Activities page 4
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS 2nd Tuesday of each month 9:00 11:00 a.m. 4th Tuesday of each month 10:00 11:00 a.m. MASSAGE THERAPY DC Senior Center - Lexington Christine Gray offers massages the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in Lexington. Rates are as follows: $25 (30 minute massage), $50 (60 minute massage), $75 (90 minute massage) Add $10 for aromatherapy; Add $10 for deep tissue Enjoy a luxurious massage in a private room at the senior center. Massages are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or for questions regarding massage services call Christine Gray at (336) 480-6569. GOLDEN LUNCH BOX DAILY MEALS The Golden Lunch Box offers seniors 60 and older a hot nutritious meal Monday - Friday at one of five convenient locations throughout the county. Various daily activities are offered such as informative speeches, health promotion, games, exercise and entertainment. The Golden Lunch Box is open from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and lunch is served at approximately 11:00 a.m. For more information or to register, please call a site near you. Preregistration is required. Denton - (336) 859-2542; Lexington - (336) 242-2290; Southmont - (336) 798-2933; Thomasville - (336) 474-2754; Welcome - (336) 731-8434 Ongoing Activities page 5
BEAN BAG TOSS / CORNHOLE Seniors are invited to come out and play at these locations: Every Monday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Outdoors-Weather Permitting), Tuesdays 10:00-11:45 a.m. (Indoors) Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.(apr-sept; Outdoors-Weather Permitting) BINGO Seniors are invited to come out and play at these locations throughout the county. Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. (Bring 2 small prizes) Last Tuesday of each month (Prizes are provided) TABLE TENNIS Table tennis is played on Fridays 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Other days/times when room available) Everyone is encouraged to come play whether beginner or intermediate. PHASE 10 Phase 10 players meet Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. CANASTA Canasta players meet each Thursday at 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Ongoing Activities page 6
SENIOR BRIDGE CLUB Bridge players meet every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Beginners are welcome! ROOK Rook players meet each Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. 4 30 p.m. MAHJONG CLUB Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Whether you are a novice or a pro, enjoy the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. GAME ROOM - Come play table tennis and the Nintendo Wii game featuring bowling and tennis. The Wii been called Video-Game Therapy for seniors and even Wii-Habilitation. Meets Fridays at 2:00-4:00 p.m. HOLEY BOARD Seniors are invited to come out and play. Monday Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. HORSESHOES Seniors are invited to come out and play Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Ongoing Activities page 7
SENIOR ROLLERS BOWLING LEAGUE Senior Rollers is a bowling league comprised of seniors age 55 and older. Bowling takes place at the Lexington YMCA every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. For more information, please call the DC Senior Center in Lexington. LIVING SINGLE SENIOR SINGLES CLUB Club meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Senior Singles Club is a club for the 55 and older senior who is single. CHORUS GROUPS The Davidson County Senior Centers have two chorus groups comprised of senior adults from Davidson County who perform for various nursing homes and civic groups. Both groups are always looking for new voices. - Meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. - Chair City Classics meet every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. unless a community performance is scheduled. SENIOR SHOWCASE The DC Senior Center in Thomasville wants to recognize the many artistic talents and personal collections of seniors in Davidson County. We have a large locked display case for this purpose. New artists, craftspersons or collectors will be featured every other month. Contributors will receive recognition of their display (unless instructed otherwise). Please call the center to reserve your month. Ongoing Activities page 8
CRAFTER S CIRCLE Includes Quilting, Plastic Canvas, Crochet Circle, and Knitting Circle. Advanced and beginners welcome. Mondays 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. STITCHERY Denton Civic Center Meets every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. TAX ASSISTANCE Offered February - April each year Volunteer counselors through the tax aide program of AARP are trained in cooperation with the IRS to provide counseling and tax form preparation. OPERATION FAN/HEAT RELIEF PROGRAM Offered mid July - September each year Operation Fan/Heat Relief is a special emergency project to help elderly Davidson County residents cope with the heat during the summer months. To be eligible for a fan, you must be 60 or older (or if under 60, with a disability) with an existing home situation that presents a threat to your health and well-being, must be a resident of Davidson County, and must not have central air. SUMMER FOOD EXCHANGE Offered mid summer - September each year Fresh fruits and vegetables are accepted at the senior centers and given to seniors in need. Ongoing Activities page 9
RECYCLE YOUR OLD CELL PHONES In the United States alone, an estimated 500 million cell phones have been retired, meaning they are unused in someone s home or in the trash. Davidson County Department of Senior Services along with the Davidson County Solid Waste Management Department have partnered together to collect old cell phones for recycling. Please bring your unused cell phones to one of the following locations: Lexington, 555-B West Center Street Extension, Thomasville, 211 W. Colonial Drive, Davidson County Landfill (drop off at the convenient center) or at any of the county s recycling centers where you usually take your garbage and recyclables. The collected phones will either be refurbished and reused or recycled according to EPA standards. Help keep harmful materials out of landfills and support your local senior center! Please contact the Davidson County Senior Center in Lexington @ (336) 242-2290 or the Davidson County Senior Center in Thomasville @ (336) 474-2754 for additional information. Ongoing Activities page 10
LEGAL AID Seniors age 60 and older may receive free legal services in civil matters only. Appointments are required. The service is provided by Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. - First Wednesday of each month by appointment. - Second Monday of each month by appointment. To schedule an appointment at either location, please call the Senior Legal Helpline at 1-877-579-7562. SHIIP - SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION PROGRAM SHIIP can help you find answers to the important questions you have on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance issues. Call (336) 243-7475 and ask to speak with Karina Camp. FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES (FNS) - MEDICAID APPLICATION AND ASSISTANCE Social Worker is available the 3rd Tuesday of each month, by appointment only to assist with applying for food stamps and Medicaid. Also provide information on emergency assistance and annual low income energy assistance. To schedule an appointment call (336) 242-2290. INFORMATION & OPTIONS COUNSELING & Thomasville Staff are available to assist individuals in connecting them with community resources, programs and services, making referrals to appropriate programs and planning for long-term services and supports. Call (336) 242-2290 for more information. Ongoing Activities page 11
Join Senior Services mailing list and receive electronic notifications by email of upcoming classes, activities and special events. 1. Give your email address directly to a staff member. 2. Email seniorservices@davidsoncountync.gov or call (336) 242-2290. 3. Visit Senior Services Facebook page and click Join My List. You will be prompted to complete a short form including your email address. 4. Text DCSENIORS to 22828. You will be prompted to then text your email address. 5. Visit Senior Services website, www.co.davidson.nc.us/seniorservices and click on Join our Email List. You will directed to join via Facebook or text messaging. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SENIOR CENTER. Ongoing Activities page 12