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

Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville invites seniors to a free health program called Senior Saturdays, on the theme, “Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Spirit.” The monthly series begins Saturday, March 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the community room at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. Continue Reading

Photo from Discovery Place

CHARLOTTE – Discovery Place is offering a special weekday discount to senior citizens (age 60+) to see “Mummies of the World,” as the blockbuster exhibition enters its final weeks in Charlotte. Beginning Monday, March 5 through Friday, March 16, seniors can visit “Mummies of the World” on any weekday for just $15. The special pricing represents a 25% discount from the standard senior ticket price of $20. To receive the discount, seniors must mention SENIOR DAYS when purchasing tickets and must show a valid ID. Continue Reading

Wii bowling is among the activities at North Meck Senior Center.

North Mecklenburg Senior Center has announced its schedule of classes and special events during March, ranging from a six-week bowling tournament to a program with the Carolina Raptor Center to arts and crafts. The senior center is now in the Solid Rock Christian Church, 16601 Old Statesville Rd., Huntersville. (That’s near Sam Furr Road and N.C. 115) Continue Reading

The Aging in Place Task Force issued a final report in January 2008, and it was endorsed by the Davidson Town Board. Click to download (PDF).

By SAUNI WOOD

In 2007, Davidson formed the Aging in Place Task Force  assess present and future needs of our seniors. After a year, the group submitted its findings and recommendations to the Mayor and Town Board in January 2008 in the Aging in Place Task Force Final Report. Though unable to provide any financial assistance, the Town Board endorsed the report. (See DavidsonNews.net, Jan. 8, 2008, “Aging task force offers a wish list.”)

After the task force’s presentation, it became clear that the work needed to continue. The issues were too important to its current and future seniors. A committee was formed from interested members of the Task Force and continues today as The Davidson Committee on Aging, recognized by the Town of Davidson. One of the measurements of an effective community is its commitment to all. We are pleased that the Town of Davidson has always shown such a commitment and continues to recognize our efforts.

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Ralph Levering and Jan Blodgett will talk about Davidson history on Feb. 15.

Lectures about Davidson history, tips for world travel and the 2012 French presidential election are on the schedule over the next few months at the Davidson Senior Scholars. Programs are the third Wednesday afternoon of the month at the Davidson Parks & Recreation office, 416 Armour St., Davidson.

Here’s the schedule: Continue Reading