Senior center class to help seniors beat fear of falling

North Mecklenburg Senior Center announcement
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls” is a program for you. Continue Reading

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Seniors take over Jetton Park for annual Fun Day

Trio of women

Sitting by the lake were Lou Chittenden, Jean Stewart Berg and Marcia Adams. (David Boraks/DavidsonNews.net)

CORNELIUS – Senior citizens from throughout north Mecklenburg gathered at Jetton Park Tuesday for the annual Senior Fun and Fitness Day, organized by local recreation departments. The day included lunch by Shads Landing, health screenings, a 1.4 mile fitness walk and 15 fitness stations. Continue Reading

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April 17 is Senior Fun Day at Jetton Park

Senior citizens are invited to take part in the annual Senior Fun and Fitness Day Tuesday at Jetton Park in Cornelius. It’s organized by recreation departments of Cornelius, Davidson and Huntersville, the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Department and the North Mecklenburg Senior Center. Continue Reading

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April activities at North Meck Senior Center

The North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 16601 Old Statesville Road in Huntersville, has scheduled a variety of activities in April, from computer classes and Wii bowling to lectures and tai chi and yoga classes. Read on for details. Continue Reading

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North Meck Senior Center adds hours, new personnel

HUNTERSVILLE – North Mecklenburg Senior Center will expand its daily hours of operation beginning Monday, April 2. The center also has a new program assistant and a new instructor for its strength training chair exercise class. Continue Reading

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Senior Scholars to hear about French election Wed.

The Davidson Senior Scholars on Wednesday, March 21, will present Davidson College French Prof. Homer Sutton on “The French Presidential Election in 2012.” The free program will run 1-2:30 p.m. at Davidson Parks & Recreation, 416 Armour St., Davidson. Continue Reading

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