Senior Center Programs
739 Blue Street [ map ]
Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm
910-433-1574
‘NC Center of Excellence’
‘A Nationally Accredited Senior Center’
All activities take place at the Senior Center unless otherwise noted
“Enhancing the Quality of Life of Seniors”
SENIOR CENTER TRIPS
Open to all FCP&R Senior Citizens 55+
Food & Fun: Clark Park & Chick-Fil-A
A guided tour of the Clark Park Nature Center will be followed by lunch at this ever-popular restaurant.
Registration is Feb. 1-28.
55+; Fri., March 15; Depart 11:30 am; Free (Lunch on your own)
Pier Fishing, Oak Island, NC
Join us for a relaxing day on the pier. Bring your own equipment, or you can rent from the pier for a small fee. Registration is Feb. 1-28.
55+; Sat., March 16; Depart 6 am; $5 (Lunch on your own)
Billy Graham Library & Concord Mills Mall, Charlotte
Registration is Feb. 1-28.
55+; Wed., March 20; Depart 7 am; $5 (Lunch on your own)
Manic Mondays @ Four Seasons Mall, Greensboro
Registration is Feb. 1-28.
55+; Mon., March 25; Depart 8 am; $5 (Lunch on your own)
University of North Carolina Arboretum & A Southern Season, Chapel Hill
Registration is March 1-29.
55+; Tues., April 2; Depart 7:30 am; $7 (Lunch on your own)
Oak Island Lighthouse & Singletary Lake State Park
Please note: Participants should be prepared for a lengthy stairway climb at the lighthouse. Closed-toed shoes are required. Participants must have both hands free while climbing and should be prepared for changing weather conditions. Registration is March 1-29.
55+; Fri., April 19; Depart 7 am; $5 (Lunch on your own)
Manic Mondays @ Carolina Premium Outlets, Smithfield
Registration is March 1-29.
55+; Mon., April 22; Depart 9 am; $5 (Lunch on your own)
Introductory Fishing Class
Have you never fi shed before? Learn some tricks of the trade from the ever-talented Lynn Grimes. She will arm you with all the knowledge necessary to pull in the big catch! Equipment is provided. Registration is March 1-29.
55+; Wed., April 24; Depart 9:30 am; Free (Lunch on your own following the program)
Mt. Airy Historical Tour
Registration is March 1-29.
55+; Mon., May 6 or Mon., May 13; Depart 7 am; $13 (Lunch on your own)
Old Salem Historic Village & Museum, Winston-Salem
Registration is March 1-29.
55+; Tues., May 7; Depart 7 am; $25 (Lunch on your own)
Canoeing @ Rhodes Pond, Fayetteville
Please dress for the weather. Registration is April 1-30.
55+; Fri., May 17; Depart 9:30 am; Free (Lunch on your own)
Manic Mondays @ State Farmers Market, Raleigh
Registration is April 1-30.
55+; Mon., May 20; Depart 9 am; $5 (Lunch on your own)
Kayaking @ Lake Rim Park, Fayetteville
Please dress for the weather. Registration is April 1-30.
55+; Wed., May 22; Depart 9:30 am; Free (Lunch on your own)
Raven Rock State Park, Lillington
Registration is May 1-31.
55+; Tues., June 4; Depart 8 am; $5 (Lunch on your own)
Village Tour, Fayetteville
Learn about the interesting resources in Cumberland County. Registration is May 1-31.
55+; Wed., June 12; Depart 8:30 am; $3 (Lunch on your own)
Manic Mondays @ Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach, SC
Registration is May 1-31.
55+; Mon., June 24; Depart 8 am; $10 (Lunch on your own)
FCPR Senior Programs also offers extended trips. Please contact the center for details.
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Billiards Room: 55+; Mon.-Fri.; 8 am-5 pm; Free
Bingo: 55+; Tues.; 12:30 pm; 1st Thurs.; 1-4 pm; All other
Thurs.; 11 am-3 pm; Free
Bible Study: 55+; Fri.; 10 am; Free
Time Out for Seniors
Every Thurs. evening, you are invited to the Gilmore Recreation Center to listen to various forms of music
(Blue Grass, Country, Oldies) with wonderful musicians.
55+; Thurs.; 6:30-9 pm; Free
Aqua Aerobics
Water Aerobics is one of the best forms of low-impact exercise, and is great for those 55 and older. Classes are held at the FSU Natatorium.
55+; Mon., Wed. and Thurs.; 7-8 am; Free
Aerobics
55+; Mon.; 9 am; Tues. and Thurs.; 8:30 am; Free
Line Dancing
Groups perform at various functions throughout the city and county.
55+; Tues. and Thurs.; 9:30 am; Free
Bid Whist
Bid Whist is a partnership trick-taking variant of the classic card game whist. As indicated by the name, bid whist adds a bidding element to the game that is not present in classic Whist.
55+; Mon. and Wed.; 1:30 pm; Free
Duplicate Bridge
A weekly bridge game is held at the center. Feel free to bring snacks to share with the group.
55+; Tues.; 1:30 pm; Free
Pinochle
Looking for those interested in playing as well as teaching others to play!
55+; Thurs.; 1:30 pm; Free
Pokeno
This combination of BINGO and Poker is sure to be a hit!
55+; Fri.; 1:30 pm; Free
Silver Links Lab Computer Classes
The Senior Center offers computer classes as well as open lab times. Please contact the center for classes, days and times. Classes offered include Basic Computers and Internet/Email. Fayetteville-Cumberland Senior Center is also looking for great minds to volunteer their time to instruct computer classes to seniors.
CULTURAL ARTS CLASSES
Crochet Hangers
No matter what your knowledge or crochet level - beginner to advanced, you do not want to miss this fun
way to save your priceless garments. Instructor Mary Lou Green makes this class exciting and easy to follow.
55+; Wed., March 27; 9-11 am or 1-3 pm; Free
Origami
‘Ori' meaning folding, and ‘gami' meaning paper; is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Participants will learn this ancient art by transforming a fl at piece of paper into a finished sculpture.
55+; Wed.; May 1, 8 and 15; 10 am; Free
Floral Design
Do you have a special occasion you would like to make your own centerpiece for? Maybe you have an
arrangement that needs to be ‘spruced up.' Join Instructor Mary Henderson for this 6-week class. Contact center for list of supplies.
55+; Mon.; April 1-May 13; 9 am-noon; TBD
Jewelry Class
Make your own one-of-a-kind pieces. Instructor Carol Smith will walk you through the process. Materials will be available. Prices vary based on pieces. Contact center for samples.
55+; Wed.; 1-3 pm; TBD
Create-A-Craft
This is a monthly ‘make it and take it' class utilizing various art mediums. Contact center to fi nd out what
craft is being made this month!
55+; Every 4th Wed. of each month; 9-11 am; Free
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
Genealogy Club Introductory Meeting
Are you interested in retracing your family heritage? If so, join us for this introductory meeting.
55+; Wed., March 13; 11 am; Free
Taster's Delight
Join this "lunch bunch" for food, fun and fellowship at various locations around town. Contact the center to find out where to meet this month.
55+; 3rd Tues. of each month; 11 am; Various meeting locations. Lunch on your own. Contact the Senior Center for more details.
Open Lab with Doug
Got specific questions dealing with computer programs? Don't have the time to take a structured class? Join Doug and he can help you get your questions answered. This is not a class with lesson plans, rather a question and answer session!
55+; 3rd Sat. of each month; 1-3 pm; Free
Joint Fayetteville/Cumberland County Senior Citizens Advisory Board
A commission representing senior citizens' concerns and issues for the entire County of Cumberland meets monthly. City Council and County Commissioners appoint representatives to the Board. Meetings are open to the general public and anyone is invited to attend.
All ages; 2nd Tues. of each month; 2:30 pm; City Hall- Lafayette Room; Free
Tuesday Night Dance
Come and dance the night away with Reminiscence. Held at the Gilmore Recreation Center; participants are encouraged to bring their favorite finger food.
55+; 4th Tues. of each month; 8-10 pm; $3/person
Aging Actively - TV Show
The Senior Center hosts a half hour TV show on the Community Channel (TWC Channel 7). Tune in every other Tues. night at 9 pm to stay up to date on all the senior programs we have to offer. Contact the Senior Center for dates.
All ages; Every other Tues.; 9 pm; Free
"Senior Moment" with Curt Nunnery on WAZZ 1490
Tune in every 3rd Thurs. at 8:35 am to stay up to date on all senior activities. A Senior Center staff member will be on hand to discuss what's new in the exciting world of senior recreation.
All ages; 3rd Thurs. of each month; 8:35 am; Free
Cardinal Red Hatters
Everyone has seen ladies wearing that purple and red with smiles on their faces having a fabulous time. Join the Cardinal Red Hat Chapter and see what all the fun is about. Monthly meetings start at the Senior Center, but all are asked to contact the center for meeting details.
55+; 4th Thurs. of each month; 11 am; Free
Silver Cinema
A different movie every month; hot popcorn provided. Contact the center to fi nd out what's showing!
55+; 4th Fri. of each month; 2 pm; Free
Techy Time
Got specifi c questions about your cell phone, digital camera or other simple technology? Staff is available to attempt to assist you. If we can't help, we will research to fi nd the answer or additional resources which could be of benefit. Appointments are necessary and are allotted in 30 minute increments. Call for appointments. Interest areas include, but are not limited to:
• Facebook
• Computers
• Digital Cameras
• Cell Phones
• E-Readers
• iPods
• Aging Actively We
AARP - Driver Safety Program
This one day, four hour driving refresher classroom course helps drivers refi ne existing driving skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Even though it is designed for drivers ages 50 and older, it is open to all motorists.
Session 1:
Registration is Feb. 1-28.
55+; Mon., March 11; 8:30 am-12:30 pm; $12 AARP Members/$14 for non-members
Session 2:
Registration is May 1-30.
55+; Mon., June 3; 8:30 am-12:30 pm; $12 AARP Members/$14 for non-members
Session 3:
Educators Appreciation Session-Educators' fee is waived.
Registration is July 1-31.
55+; Tues., Aug. 20; 8:30 am-12:30 pm; $12 AARP Members/$14 for non-members
Seasoned Readers Book Club
Participants will be responsible for acquiring all reading materials. For further details, please contact senior programs staff.
55+; 4th Wed. of each month; 2-3 pm; Free
FAYETTEVILLE CUMBERLAND COUNTY SENIOR CLUBS
Senior Clubs meet monthly - however, times and location may change due to scheduled programs. Senior Club members may participate in all club activities with a FCPR Club Member Card. For more information on any of the following clubs, please contact the center.
Area ‘A'
2nd Tues. of each month; 11 am; Smith Recreation Center
Aging in Action
2nd Thurs. of each month; 10:30 am; Second Baptist Church
Beaver Dam Harvesters
1st Tues. of each month; 10 am; Beaver Dam FireDepartment
Church of the Open Door Owls
1st Fri. of each month; 6 pm; Church of the Open Door
Cliffdale Senior Club
Last Thurs. of each month; 11 am; Cliffdale Recreation Center
Coffee Club
2nd Mon. of each month; 9 am; Gilmore TRC
Cumberland County Association of Indian People (CCAIP)
3rd Mon. of each month; 10:30 am; CCAIP Center
Cumberland
1st Wed. of each month; 10 am; Cumberland Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Eastover Senior Club
2nd Wed. of each month; 10 am; Eastover-Central Recreation Center
E.E. Miller Senior Club
4th Thurs. of each month; 10 am; E.E. Miller Recreation Center
Galatia Senior Club
4th Tues. of each month; noon; Galatia Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Gee Cee Club
1st Wed. of each month; 10 am; Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Godwin/Falcon
2nd Thurs. of each month; 10:30 am; Godwin/Falcon Volunteer Fire Dept.
Grays Creek Outreach
4th Tues. of each month; 10 am; Gray's Creek Recreation Center
Heartwarmers
2nd Wed. of each month; noon; Vaughn Memorial Presbyterian Church
Loyal Seniors
1st Thurs. of each month; 11 am; Senior Center
New Life Senior Club
3rd Fri. of each month; 10 am; Lake Rim Recreation Center
Northwood Temple - Senior Eagles
2nd Thurs. of each month; 6:30 pm; Northwood Temple
St. Ann's Golden Connection
1st Mon. of each month; 10 am; Senior Center
Seton
2nd Tues. of each month; 10:30 am; St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church Parish Hall
Senior Road Runners
4th Mon. of each month; 10 am; Kiwanis Recreation Center
Stedman
1st Thurs. of each month; 10 am; Stedman Recreation Center
Sunnyside
3rd Thurs. of each month; 10:30 am; Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Victory Club
4th Wed. of each month; 11 am; Various meeting locations; Contact Senior Center
Westover
3rd Wed. of each month; 10 am; Westover Recreation Center
XYZ
2nd Wed. of each month; 10 am; John Wesley United Methodist Church
SPECIAL EVENTS
Volunteer Recognition Banquet
Volunteers are the heart of Senior Programs, and we express our sincere gratitude during this luncheon program. Seating is available via invitation only. Registration: March 1-29
55+; Fri., April 11; 11 am; Free
Spring Picnic & Fish Fry
Seating begins at 10:30 am. Registration is open to all residents of Cumberland County. Space is limited; be sure to get your ticket in March. Registration: March 1-29
55+; Fri., April 26; 11 am; $5
Rainbow Tea-Mothers' Day Luncheon "Somewhere over the Rainbow, skies are blue, and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true!" ~ Lyman Frank Baum. This special day for ladies will feature food, fellowship and is sure to be full of smiles. Registration: April 2-30
55+; Fri., May 10; 11 am; $5
Annual Fishing Derby
Calling all fishing enthusiasts! The Annual Fayetteville-Cumberland Fishing Derby is scheduled at the J.E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center on Old Raeford Road. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fi sh and most fish caught. Snacks, beverages, and bait will be provided. Poles will also be available on an as-needed basis. The fishing derby will be held at the J.E. Pechmann Fishing Center (7489 Old Raeford Road). Registration: April 2-30
55+; Wed., May 29; 8-11 am; Free
