CORNELIUS – March events and activities at the North Mecklenburg Senior Center will include a safe-driving course as well as a 10-week weight loss challenge.
“The success of these programs rests largely with the number of people who attend, so I urge all interested individuals to take advantage of these unique opportunities,” said Joanne Ahern, the center director.
Here’s a list:
WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE: Ten weeks beginning March 10th through May 12th, 10:00am–11:00am. Includes private weigh-ins, educational handouts, prizes for biggest loser of the week, tasty beverages. Grand Prize to the Biggest Loser at the end of 10 weeks (based on percentage of weight lost) Fee: $35.00 per person. Pre-registration: (704) 892-4041.
FREE MONTHLY SPICE LECTURE #1–Friday, March 11th, 10:30 am – 11:30 am Speaker: Margaret Moody will discuss what’s new with Alzheimer’s Disease. Beverages and snacks provided. Free and open to the community.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS–Thursday, March 17th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Fee: $12.00 for AARP members, $ 14 for non-AARP members. Bring your own lunch (beverages and snack will be provided) Pre-registration required: (704) 892-4041
BASKET WEAVING CLASS–Thursday, March 24th from 9:30AM–1:00pm. Choice of two baskets: Pen and Pad Basket and/or Tissue Box Holder Basket. Members $15.00 for one – $25 for two; non-members $18.00 for one – $28.00 for two. All levels of experience welcome. Bring your lunch, a used towel, and clothes pins. Pre-registration required: (704) 892-4041.
FINANCIAL FORUM LUNCH & LEARN–Wednesday, March 23rd, 1:30pm -2:30 pm. Speaker will be Barbara Bennett, Investor Education Specialist, from the NC Dept. of Secretary of State, Securities Division. Discussion to include how to recognize warning signs of fraud, types of scams prevalent today, psychological tactics used to con victims and responsibilities of stockbroker, investment adviser, and financial planner. Lunch (for small fee) will be served at noon by reservations only: (704) 892-4041.
FREE MONTHLY SPICE LECTURE #2–Friday, March 25th from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Topic: “Predators of the Sky”. The Carolina Raptor Center will bring several raptors for the program which is sponsored by Keller Williams Realty. Free and open to the community.
FREE CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP–Six consecutive Tuesdays, March 29 – May 3, 2011 12:00pm -2:30pm. Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue; discover better nutrition and exercise choices; understand new treatment choices. Pre-registration required, SPACE LIMITED: (704) 892-4041.
The North Mecklenburg Senior Center., 18731 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius, is one of four centers operated by CMSC, whose mission is to serve as a focal point to deliver a broad spectrum of services and activities for older adults throughout the Charlotte Mecklenburg community. It is a nonprofit organization which operates for the benefit all senior adults in the community, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.
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