Senior Centers provide individuals 55 years and older various opportunities to improve their physical and cognitive health, expand their support systems, and find services they need to remain independent.
Exercise Opportunities: Jazzercise Lite, Low- Impact Aerobics, Strength Training, Stretching Class, Tai Chi, Yoga, one-on-one exercise training, table tennis, line-dancing, Zumba Gold, walking club
Health Programs: Matter of Balance*, Chronic Disease Self-Management*, Diabetes Self- Management*, Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi*, Brain Fitness, Senior Nutrition Program, Tomando*, Medication Education
*Nationally recognized Health Promotion/Disease Prevention programs http://www.centralina.org/
Education Programs: Managing Your Finances during Retirement, Legal Documents for End of Life Peace of Mind, Staying in Your Home Longer, English Language Training, Downsizing,
Services Offered: Senior Health Insurance Information Program (Medicare counseling), Information & Assistance, balance assessment, exercise readiness assessment, income tax preparation, assistance with advance medical directives.
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Locations:
North Meck Senior Center
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
102 Gilead Road, Huntersville, NC
Phone: 980-314-1127
NorthMeckSeniorCenter@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Shamrock Senior Center (has relocated to Methodist Home Recreation Center)
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
3200 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte NC
Phone: (980) 314-1175
ShamrockSeniorCenter@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Tyvola Senior Center
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte NC
Phone: 980-314-1320
TyvolaSeniorCenter@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Resources:
North Carolina Center of Excellence. Follow this link NC Division on Aging Senior Centers http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/scenters/scenters.htm