Senior Center Programs
Senior Center
739 Blue Street [ map ]
Mon-Fri 8am -5pm
910-433-1574
The center brings in various agencies to provide essential services for seniors in the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area. Please contact the center for dates & times.
Senior Tar Heel Card
Senior Health Insurance Information Program
Cumberland County Medication Assistance Program
Cumberland County Coordinating Council On Older Adults
Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging
Department of Social Services
Cumberland County Legal Aid
Wills, Trusts & Power of Attorney
Disaster Preparedness
Home Health
Flu Shot Clinics
Hearing/Vision Screenings and more
Visiting Agencies/Services
The center brings in various agencies to provide essential services for seniors in the Fayetteville/Cumberland County area. Please contact the center for Agency dates and times.
Trips
The Senior Center offers a variety of day and extended trips. Please contact the center for more information on any trips and deposit information.
Weekly Leisure Classes
FTCC and the Senior Center are co-sponsoring the following weekly classes:
Alterations Made Easy: 55+; Mon.; 1-4 pm
Sewing I: 55+; Mon.; 10 am-1 pm
Floral Arranging: 55+; Mon.; 9 am-Noon
Knitting & Crochet: 55+; Tues.; 9 am-Noon
Sewing II: 55+; Tues.; 1-4 pm
Joy of Painting: 55+; Wed.; 9 am-Noon
Quilting: 55+; Wed.; 1-4 pm
Basketry I: 55+; Fri.; 9 am-Noon
NOTE! Those 55+ who successfully complete one course during a one-year period will receive a special certificate of achievement and a T-shirt recognizing your commitment to lifelong learning.
Weekly Programs
Billiards Room: 55+; Mon.-Fri.; 8 am-5 pm; Free
Computer Lab: 55+; Mon.-Fri.; 8 am-5 pm; Free
Bingo: 55+; Tues.; 12:30 pm; 1st Fri.; 10 am; 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Thurs.; 10 am; Free
Bible Study Group: 55+; Fri.; 10 am; Free
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 and Email.
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. It is a great time for all - and the best part - it's free.
All ages; Thurs.; 6:30-9 pm; Free
Aqua Aerobics
Water Aerobics is one of the best forms of 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
Blue Bird House & Predator Guard Construction
This hour class will assist you in making proper Blue Bird Houses, as well as Predator Guards to ensure your Blue Bird house stays safe! This will be a weekly class and will begin on Mon., Sept. 14. Bird house construction will be free; however, you will be asked to assist in making other houses to be sold by ‘Friends of the Senior Center.
55+; Mon.; 10 am; Free
Line Dancing
Groups perform at various functions throughout the City and County.
55+; Tues. and Thurs.; 9:30 am; Free
Senior Center Vital Sign/Blood Pressure Schedule
Various health care agencies will be at the center to provide vital sign check-ups free of charge to
adults 55+. Please contact the center for our monthly calendar of days and times.
Badminton
Held at Westover Recreation Center
All ages; Fri.; 10 am; Free
‘Over the Hill Gang'
Looking for people to ‘pal' around with? Give this club a try!
55+; 1st Sat. of each month; Noon-2 pm; Free
Taster's Delight
If you are interested in gathering with others at local restaurants to ‘eat & meet'- then this group is for you. Contact the center to find what's for lunch this month.
55+; 3rd Tues. of each month; 11 am
Red Hatters-Cardinals
Join this 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
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
Senior Cheerleading Groups
If you like to move and groove, then you should join one of these groups. Groups perform at various functions throughout the City and County as well as at the Senior Games. For more information, please contact the center. Senior Rockettes Cheerleaders, Cliffdale Wildcats and Cumberland County Eagles
Newcomers Welcome!
Are you new to the Fayetteville-Cumberland County area? Are you looking for something to do? Join us for NEWCOMERS WELCOME. Learn about upcoming classes, special events, ongoing programs, trips, Senior Clubs and tour the facility. Come to the recreation center where there is something for everyone!
55+; 1st Fri. of each month; Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 5, Dec. 4, Jan. 1, Feb. 5; 10 am
Dogwood Silverstriders - Walking Program
This group is part of the Senior Games. Each month members come together to walk. You keep track of your time or miles walked, log them and turn them in for rewards. Please contact the Senior Center for a calendar.
55+; 1st Tues. of each month; Free
Mobile Outreach
The Mobile Outreach Service provides public library services to county residents who are homebound,
institutionalized, or otherwise unable to visit a library facility on a regular basis. Mobile Outreach materials, including a special Mobile Outreach video collection, are loaned for four weeks. For more information call Edwina at 483-7727 Ext. 124. The Mobile Outreach makes stops at the center from 10:45-11:25 am every 4th Wed., please contact the center for dates.
Steppin' Into September
The heat is almost gone, but we are going to bring in Sept. with some HOT steps! Your Senior Center staff will be on hand to instruct dances such as the Electric Slide, Cuban Shuffle, Boot Scooting Boogy and much more! All skills levels welcome.
55+; Tues., Sept. 1; 2 pm; Free
Birds & the Bees - Speaker Series
Blue Bird Presentation
Tom Cain, avid Blue Bird lover will be here to discuss habitat, nesting boxes, their flirtation with extinction, and much more.
55+; Wed., Sept. 2; 1 pm; Free
Matter of Balance - "Life is a Balancing Act"
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury and death for older adults and that 30% of community dwelling adults fall each year? Come find out what this national program has offered hundreds of people across the country.
All ages; Thurs., Sept. 3, 10 am; Free
Aging Actively - TV Show
Tues., Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20, Nov. 3 and 17; 9 pm on Time Warner Cable Channel 7
Create-A-Craft
This program is great for those ‘creative' minds. Sessions last no longer than 1 1/2 hours. You will make and take small, easy crafts for special occasions.
55+; Sept. 11-Candy Apple Creations; Nov. 13-Holiday Wreath Decorations; Jan. 8-Paper Placemats; 10 am; Free
Seasoned Readers Book Club
Love reading - then join this intriguing group as we turn the pages of many great books. The best part is this book club also involved good eats! Interested participants will be responsible for purchasing or checking out books that we will be reading. For further details, please contact the Senior Center!
55+; Wed., Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Jan. 27, Feb. 24; 2 pm; Free
Tuesday Night Dances
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 (unless otherwise noted);
Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Jan. 26, Feb. 23; 8-10 pm;
$6/person
Sewing Contest
In honor of National Sewing Month we are hosting a sewing contest. All entries must be made by the individual. Categories to be recognized are: Best Overall, Most Unique and Most Usable. Prizes will be awarded immediately after judging.
55+; Fri., Sept. 25; 10 am; Free
Senior Center Open House
Wonder what happens at the Senior Center? Come see who is involved and how to get involved! If you already participate, bring a potential new participant and be entered for a prize! There will be information, tours and refreshments.
55+; Tues., Sept. 29.; 6-8 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.
All ages; Thurs., Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18; 8:35 am
Golden Girl Pageant
Its time to crown the 2010 Fayetteville-Cumberland Senior Center Golden Girl! Categories consist of themed casual wear, formal wear and interview. All FCPR sponsored clubs are challenged to provide one representative to vie for the title. All spectators are welcome to enjoy the beauty and talent. Registration for participants is Nov. 2-30. Stay tuned for additional details.
Santa's Workshop
Are you crafty? Do you love the holidays? Want to eat some cookies? Then this is for you! At Santa's Workshop, we'll have carols, cookies, hot cocoa and carpentry. We will have several different toys for you to make. You will glue, drill, hammer, paint, glitter and decorate your project. Toy list to be released in Nov. during registration. Register Nov. 2-27.
55+; Fri., Dec. 4; 1-5 pm; $3/toy
Shred-a-Thon
Wondering what you are going to do with all that paper work with sensitive information? Don't throw it in the garbage for the dumpster divers-bring it to the Senior Center to the annual Shred-a-Thon. Appointments for use of shredders are available all day! Register Dec. 1- Jan. 8.
55+; Mon., Jan. 11; Free
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance
First come, first served.
55+; Feb. 1- April 15; Mon.-Fri.; 9 am-2 pm; Free
Mid-Carolina Senior Games
Compete in all your favorite senior game events. Register early to assure your spot! Games will be held April 14-29. Contact the Senior Center for more details.
Fayetteville-Cumberland County Senior Clubs
Senior Clubs meet monthly - however, times and location may change due to scheduled programs. Club members are encouraged to join District II, recognized by the North Carolina Association of Senior Citizens Clubs. There is a yearly membership fee of $4. Senior Club members may participate in all club activities without District II membership, but will not be able to participate in District II functions. For more information on any of the following clubs, please contact the center.
Area ‘A' : 2nd Tues. of each month; 11 am; Myers Recreation Center
Baywood - Young at Heart :3rd Thurs. of each month; 10 am; Baywood Church
Beaver Dam Harvesters: 1st Tues. of each month; 10 am; Alternating locations
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; Salem Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
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.
Gray's 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; 10:30 am; Senior Center
Northwood Temple - Senior Eagles: 2nd Thurs. of each month; 6:30 pm; Northwood Temple
Over the Hill Gang: 1st Sat. of each month; Noon; Senior Center
St. Ann's Golden Connection: 1st Mon. of each month; 9 am; St. Ann's Catholic Church Social Hall
Seton: 2nd Tues. of each month; 11 am; St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church Parish Hall
Senior RoadRunners: 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 am; Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Young @ Heart: 1st Mon. of each month; 10:30 am; Senior Center
Victory Club: 4th Wed. of each month; 11 am; Massey Hill Recreation Center
Westover: 3rd Wed. of each month; 9 am; Westover Recreation Center
