Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group
Facilitated and sponsored by Carolina Hearts Home Care.
55+; 3rd Tues. of each month; 5:30-6:30 pm; 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 Fri.; 1-5 pm; Free
Bingo
Bingo helps seniors to stay engaged while maintaining focus and mental acuity. Bingo gives seniors a chance to socialize. Participants pay a quarter per game. Winnings go to winning participant of each game. Participation limited to first 40 participants. Please note that due to programming, Bingo will be cancelled on the following dates:
Tues., Nov. 3; Thurs., Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 26, Dec. 10, 24,
55+; Tues.; 10 am-1 pm; Thurs.; 2-5 pm; $10 (quarters preferred)
BINGOsize
Come play Bingo and meet new people while learning about techniques to reduce falls, exercise techniques, and better nutrition. BINGOsize is a health promotion program that combines the game of Bingo with fall prevention, nutrition, and exercise. Pre-registration is required.
55+; Wed. and Fri.; Jan 6-Feb. 10; 10 -11 am; Free
Birthday Club
Celebrate YOU with our Birthday Club! Bring a potluck dish. Dessert will be provided. Participants that are celebrating a birthday each month will be eligible to attend and may bring one guest. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 3rd Wed. of each month; 3-5 pm; Free
June Birthdays: June 24
July/Aug. Birthdays: July 22
Sept./Oct. Birthdays: Sept. 23
Nov./Dec Birthdays: Nov. 18
Jan./Feb Birthdays: Jan. 27
Coffee, Books and More Book Club
This group will meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, and dislikes. The book for the month will be announced in the monthly newsletter and emailed to participants. Participants will be responsible for acquiring all reading materials. For further details, please contact Senior Center staff.
55+; 1st Fri. of each month; 10 am-noon; Free
June 5: Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier
July 10: (due to Independence Day Holiday): How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
Aug. 7: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Sept. 4: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
Oct. 2: An Invisible Thread by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski
Nov. 6: No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club by Virgina Ironside
Dec. 4: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby
Cooking 4 Fitness
Inspiring change with cooking. This class will empower you to cook at home for your health and well-being.
55+; 2nd Thurs. of each month; 10:30 am-12 pm; $10/month for residents or $20/month non-residents
July 9: Summer Veggie Meals
Aug. 13: Let’s Do Cooking for the Fall
Sept. 10: Mastering Soups and Stews
Oct. 8: Fall into Cooking; Learn what it takes to make cooking simple and easy
Dec. 10: Holiday Meals that Work; Working through the holidays with healthy and simple meals for our health
Feb. 11: Revamping Your Kitchen; Ready for a reset in your kitchen? Learn a meal that can be shared for an entire week.
Crafts by Scrappy Card Sisters
Arts and crafts for seniors! Pre-registration is required.
55+; 3rd Fri. of each month; 2-3:30 pm; $15/class for residents or $30/class for non-residents
June 26 (due to holiday): Patriotic Clothes Pin Wreaths
July 17: No Sew Summer Tote
Aug. 21: Scrap Your Legacy
Sept. 18: Pretty Planter
Oct. 16: Decorative Tile Coasters
Nov. 20: Scrappy Christmas Cards
Dec. 18: Scrappy Tabletop Christmas Trees
Jan. 15: Creative Vision Boards
Feb. 19: Glass Heart Lights
Cricut
Cricut is an American brand of digital die-cutting machines that can create a wide variety of projects, including cards, iron-on designs for clothing, stickers, labels, custom stencils, art, and home decor projects. Participants need a Cricut Joy machine and any design items.
55+; Mon.; 3-5:30 pm; Free
Cumberland County Library Digital Preservation Lab
Bring your memories to the modern era! Let a staff member from Cumberland County Library show you how to preserve your photographs, film reels, VHS and more on a digital format. Pre-registration is required.
55+; Mon.; Aug. 10, Nov. 9; Feb. 8; 2-4 pm; Free
Diner's Club
This is where “you”, the senior, will agree to meet at a local eatery to have lunch together. Please call the Bill Crisp Senior Center to RSVP, so there is adequate seating, 910 433-1248. Please note: Participants must be registered with the facility to attend.
55+; 4th Fri. of each month; 11 am-1 pm; Lunch is on your own
June. 26: No Diner’s Club Due to Hot Dog Hoe Down
July 24: Mission BBQ; 1932 Skibo Road
Aug. 28: McAllister’s Deli; 1940 Skibo Road
Sept. 25: Metro Diner; 2132 Skibo Road
Oct. 23: Chili's Bar/Grill; 635 Cross Creek Mall
Nov. 20 (due to holiday): Fuller's BBQ; 7735 South Raeford Road
Dec. 18 (due to holiday): Mi Casita; 7711 South Raeford Road, Suite 112
Jan. 22: Applebee's; 7810 Good Middling Drive
Feb. 26: Carolina Ale House; 161 Glensford Drive
Fellowship and Bible Study
Join Chaplain Caesar and fellowship with others from the community.
55+; Thurs.; 9-11 am; Free
Fit 4 Life Nutrition
Essential nutrition tips for seniors. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 3rd Wed. of each month; 10 am-noon; $10/session resident; $20/session non-resident
June 17: Cooking for my Health, Do’s and Don’ts
July 15: Mental Health Awareness Month
Aug. 19: Fall into Shape
Sept. 16: Where to Start with my Nutrition
Oct. 21: Cancer Fighting Foods/Meals
Nov. 18: Diabetes/Men's Health with Foods
Dec. 16: Holidays for our Health
Jan. 20: Let's Restart our Health with Fit Foods
Feb. 17: Nutrition for a Stronger Heart
Hand Quilt 'N Patch
Hand quilting is a traditional method of sewing the layers of a quilt together by hand using a needle and thread. Items needed for class include:
-Sewing Machine
-Cutting Mat (no smaller than 24")
-45 mm Rotary Cutter
-2 1/4 yard of Quilting Fabric (100 % cotton and your choice of colors) or 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" squares
-Thread of your choice (polyester preferred)
-Acrylic Quilters Ruler 18 " or larger in length
-Needle Threader
-Embroidery needles (the size you prefer)
55+; Wed.; 8:30-11 am; Free
Healthy Hearts Walking Club
Simply walking 30 minutes every day can have a great impact on health. Frequent brisk walks can boost your brain power, make you more productive, lower blood pressure, and other health risks. So join us weekly, weather permitting, as a group to walk.
55+; Wed.; 8 am; Free
55+; Thurs.; 9 am; Free
Happening in Horticulture with NC State Extension
Get your green thumb ready and representatives from NC State Extension as they focus on a different topic each month. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 4th Tues. of each month; 2-4 pm; Free
June 23: Herb Gardening
July 28: Seeds 101
Aug. 24: Poinsettia Care
Health and Educational Seminars
Educational information presented by different guests to guide you through your senior years. Please call to pre-register and ensure adequate seating.
55+; Free
Mon., Sept. 14; 10 am- 12 pm; Weatherization Assistance Program
Wed., Oct. 14; 10 am- 12 pm; Long Term Care
Mon., Oct. 19; 10 am-12 pm; Financial Literacy Workshop
Wed., Nov. 4; 9 am-1 pm; The Art of Caregiving
Wed.; Jan. 13; 10 am-1 pm; Safe Banking Practices
Wed.; Feb. 10; 10 am-2 pm; Alzheimer’s Disease in African Americans
International Travelers Passport to Flavor Club
No passport required! Travel the world one meal at a time. Join fellow seniors each month as we explore a different country through food, culture, music, and fun conversations. Experience new flavors, learn interesting traditions, and enjoy a unique dining adventure without leaving town. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 2nd Wed. of each month; 11 am-1 pm; Lunch is on your own
July 8-Thai Pepper (Thai); 195 Starpoint Drive
Aug. 12-Island Tease Cuisine (Caribbean); 2945 Hope Mills Road, # 100
Sept. 9-Taste of West Africa (African); 116 Person Street
Oct. 14-Gangnam Korean BBQ + Hotpot (Korean); 1800 Skibo Road, Suite 300
Nov.18-Pharaohs Legacy (Mediterranean) (Due to Veterans Holiday); 3010 Traemoor Village Drive, Suite 100
Dec. 9- Max & Moritz Bakery & Restaurant (German); 5945 Cliffdale Road, Suite 1104
Jan. 13-Little Italy Pizzeria and Restaurant (Italian); 1400 Walter Reed Road, Suite 130
Feb. 10-Fuego Azul (Mexican); 516 N. McPherson Church Road
Jigsaw Puzzle Time
Come in, sit and enjoy working on a jigsaw puzzle. Puzzles are a great meditation tool. They also improves short term memory. Good for your mind, body and spirit!
55+; Mon.-Fri.; 8:30 am-6:30 pm; Sat.; 9-11:30 am; Sun.; 2-4:30 pm; Free
Know Your Sewing Machine
Learn the basic 101 of your sewing machine. Cleaning and care, parts, threading, and most of all basic sewing. Pre-registration is required. There will be a maximum of 12 participants only.
Requirements for the class include:
-Must bring your own working machine
-Bring two thread colors
-Bring your machine manual (physical or downloaded on your phone)
-Bring your tools (snippers, scissors, two empty bobbins, pressure foot, all attachments, paper/writing instrument)
55+; 3rd Sat. of each month; 9:30-11:30 am; Free
Lunch with a Medicare Advisor
Have lunch with a local Medicare Specialist and find the answers to all your health care plan benefits. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 3rd Fri. of each month; noon-1 pm; Free
Mahjong
Similar to a game of rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. Requires four players. In most variations, each player begins by receiving 13 tiles. Individuals must provide their own cards.
55+; Mon.; 2-3 pm; Free (Teaching Class for beginners)
55+; Thurs.; 1-4 pm; Free
Maribel's Hem and Stitch
Due to class size, available space, and different levels of sewing knowledge, it can be challenging to meet the needs of everyone effectively. To alleviate some of these issues, participants are required to pre-register for Maribel’s Hem & Stitch. Participants must register for each Tuesday of the month, and may only sign up for the next calendar month. There will be a maximum of 12 participants only. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Tuesday classes are designed for beginners and for working on class-assigned projects. Thread, pins, and any additional accessories that are needed will be provided. Participants should bring all supplies needed to complete class projects, including, but not limited to snippers, zipper foot, button foot, regular foot, empty bobbin, fabric scissors, seam reaper, measuring tape, fabric markers, sewing clips, and thread catcher.
Thursday classes are dedicated to your own personal sewing projects. Pre-registration is not required for Thursday sessions. Participants should being your own fabric, project, and thread catcher. There will be only two irons available for use. Other supplies are not available for the Thursday class.
Requirements for the class include:
-Intermediate level of sewing knowledge (Completion of Know Your Sewing Machine 101 Class)
-Must bring your own machine
-Follow the assigned project for the month
55+; Tues.; 1-3 pm (No entry before 12:45 pm); 2nd Tues.; 12-2 pm (No entry before 11:45 am); Pre-registration required; Free
55+; Thurs.; 4-6 pm (No entry before 3:45 pm) No pre-registration required; Free
Matter of Balance
This award-winning program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Classes help participants learn to: view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change their environment to reduce risk factors, and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. Classes are designed to benefit community-dwelling older adults who: are concerned about falls, have sustained a fall in the past, restrict activities because of concerns about falling, are interested in improving flexibility, balance and strength, are age 60 or older, ambulatory and able to problem-solve. Pre-registration is required and participants must commit to attending at least 6 of the 8 class sessions.
55+; 1-3 pm
August Session: Wed.; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Thurs.; Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
October Session: Wed.; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Thurs.; Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29
January Session: Wed.; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Thurs.; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28
Movie Time
Bring a friend and sit back and relax while watching a movie. A different movie will be provided each month. Popcorn will be provided. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 2nd Fri. of each month; 2-4 pm; Free
July 10: Driving Miss Daisy
Aug. 14: Senior Moment
Sept. 11; All the President’s Men
Oct. 9; The Haunted Mansion
Nov. 13; The Tuskegee Airmen
Dec. 4; (due to Christmas Banquet) Christmas with the Kranks
Jan. 8; The Great Debaters
Feb. 12; Harry & Tonto
Paint and Sip
During this two-hour art and craft experience, each attendee will receive a pre-sketched themed canvas template and all supplies needed to complete a unique piece of art. No art experience is necessary! Artists will assist you, providing tips and techniques to complete your masterpiece while you groove to a mix of Classic R and B, Soul, Jazz, and more. Come prepared to make art! Bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 2nd Sat. of each month; 9:30-11:30 am; $15/session resident; $30/session non-resident
Park Ranger Chats
These are lecture-style programs with an FCPR Park Ranger that will be one-hour presentations, featuring a different topic each month.
55+; 1st Wed. of every other month; 1-2 pm; Free
Aug. 5: North Carolina Pottery Heritage
Wed.; Oct. 7: NC Ghosts/Legends; Part 3
Wed.; Dec. 2; Discover NC State Parks
Wed.; Feb. 3; NC Beachcombers Guide
Pinochle
Join others in this trick-taking, ace-ten card game, typically for two to four players and played with a 48-card deck. It is derived from the card game bezique; players score points by trick-taking and by forming combinations of characters into melds.
55+; Thurs., 11 am-1 pm; Free
Pokeno
This is a combination of Bingo and Poker sure to engage your mind and great for socialization. The game has five pots and is played with a deck of cards. Each player pays five cents for each pot. Nickels are preferred. Maximum of 12 players.
55+; Wed.; 2-5:30 pm; Free
Scrabble
This game will keep your mind stimulated, strengthened and engaged. As a result, there is a much lower chance of developing dementia or other diseases that affect the brain. Bring a friend for challenge.
55+; Fri.; 2-4 pm; Free
Senior Happy Hour
Join us for a night of fun with music and bingo.
Please note: this program will not meet on June 19; July 3, 17; Aug. 20; Sept. 4, 18; Oct. 30; Nov. 13, 27; Dec. 11, 18, 25; Jan. 1 and the 4th Friday of each month June-Sept. (Karaoke).
55+; Fri.; 4:30-6 pm; Free
“Sing Your Heart Out” Karaoke Night
Music speaks louder than words. Hit the high notes, own the spotlight, microphone in hand, ready to rock!
(Please note: Oct. Karaoke will be Oct. 30, Nov will be Nov. 13, and Dec. will be Dec. 18 due to holidays.)
55+; 4th Fri. of each month (excludes May, Nov., and Dec.); 4:30-6 pm; Free
Spades
Spades is a trick-taking, 4 player card game of strategy and luck. Spades used a standard 52 card deck with Aces high, 2's low, and Spades trumping all. The objective is to take the number of tricks that were bid before play of the hand began. Spades will help improve your memory, sharpen your mind while you build new relationships and the opportunity to socialize with others.
55+; Tues.; 1-5:30 pm; Free
Technology Seminars
Get to know about your smart devices. Cumberland County Library, Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council, and the City of Fayetteville's Information Technology Department will help you learn about apps, move around in your smartphone, laptops, tablets, widgets, and more. Please bring your own device.
55+; 1st Thurs. of each month: 10-11:30 am; 3rd Wed. of each month: 11:30 am-12:30 pm; 3rd Thurs. of each month: 2-3 pm; Free
Thurs., June 25: Creating Flyers (10-11 am)
Thurs., July 2: Tablets How Do (10-11 am)
Thurs., July 9: TikTok (10-11 am)
Wed., July 15: Microsoft Excel Basics (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., July 16: Google Docs (10-11 am)
Thurs., July 16: Facetime (2-3 pm)
Thurs., July 23: Facebook (10-11 am)
Thurs., July 30: Instagram/Twitter (10-11 am)
Thurs., Aug 6: Electronic Calendars (10-11 am)
Wed., Aug. 19: Pintrest (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., Aug. 20: Microsoft Power Point Basics (2-3 pm)
Thurs., Sept. 3: Personal Accounts/Password Protection (10-11 am)
Wed., Sept. 16: Using Chat GPT (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., Sept. 17: Facetime (2-3 pm)
Thurs., Oct. 7: Artificial Intelligence for All (10-11 am)
Thurs., Oct. 15: Email Basics-Tame Your Inbox (2-3 pm)
Wed., Oct. 21: Shopping Online (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., Nov.5: Scams and Protecting Yourself Online (10-11 am)
Wed., Nov. 18: Microsoft Word Basics (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., Nov. 19: Zoom (2-3 pm)
Thurs., Dec. 3: File Conversions (10-11 am)
Wed., Dec. 16: Ordering Groceries Online (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., Dec. 17: Pinterest (2-3 pm)
Wed., Jan. 20: Phone Settings Simplified (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., Jan. 21: Facebook (2-3 pm)
Wed., Feb. 17: Google Drive (11:30 am-12:30 pm)
Thurs., Feb. 18: Microsoft Word Intermediate (2-3 pm)
The Memory Café
A welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, brain disorders and mild cognitive impairments & their family member or friend to gather in fellowship. This program is partnered with Mid Carolina Regional Council. 55+; 4th Wed. of each month; 10 am-1 pm; Pre-registration required.
Why Knot Knit or Crochet
Participants are responsible for providing their own supplies.
55+; Mon.; 9-11 am; Free
Yahtzee
Calling all participants who want to participate in this ever-popular game!
55+; 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month; 1:30-4 pm; Free