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Tyvola Senior Center
2225 Tyvola Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
980-314-1320![]( "Call: 704-522-6222")
- Call to register for classes
Activities and Clubs
Senior Shooters Photo Club
First Wednesday of the month
1 p.m.
New participants are always welcome. There will be a DVD series of lectures from the contributing photographer, Joel Sartore, from National Geographic magazine that will instruct you on the Fundamentals of Photography.
Man Cave Breakfast - Free
Men Only - Join us for fellowship and light refreshments the first Thursday of each month.
Senior Citizen Nutrition Program
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
If you are interested in joining them for lunch and fellowship, please call 980-314-1326![]( "Call: 704-817-5463")
for important enrollment information.
Gentle Yoga
Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$25/month with card, $30/month without card. Yoga combines breathing and relaxation techniques in combination with gentle stretches to help relieve stress and sore muscles.
Line Dancing with Louise
Mondays and Wednesdays
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Join in the fun as you burn calories.
Jazzercise
Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
This class combines stretching and cardiovascular endurance into a fun and exciting low-impact exercise program. $40/month.
Craft Therapy
Wednesday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
You don't have to be an artist to create fun and useful items. Projects you create are extensions of yourself, your thoughts, your personality, and are practice in many professions as therapeutic activity. Crafting supports and encourages physical, mental, social and emotion well-being.
Crochet Club
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The group is looking for new crochet group participants. Projects include making items to help make scarves and hats for Sickle Cell Anemia children ages 3 - 18 years as well as items to sell at the Senior Center. Yarn will be provided.
Mah Jong Classes
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
An ancient Chinese game imported from China to America in the late 1920s. A family-friendly intelligence game which promotes psycho-social skills. Learn how to play. Call to register.
Cards
Spades
Mondays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Free with Annual Discount Card!
Beginner's Bridge Instruction
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.
Fridays, 10:00 a.m.
Bridge Groups
There are multiple bridge groups that meet at Tyvola. Please call the Center to get the contact name and number for the group you are interested in.
Free with Annual Discount Card!
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Shamrock Senior Center
3200 Shamrock Drive
Charlotte, NC
980-314-1123![]( "Call: 704-531-6900")
Let's Talk about Current Events
Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
After lunch let's mingle, socialize and meet new friends.
Crochet Classes
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon while learning how to crochet. Please call for information on materials needed
Monthly Events and Services
Shredder Services - FREE
Monday - Thursday - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Please call for an appointment - 980-314-1123![]( "Call: 980-314-1123")
Notary Services - FREE
Please call for appointment - 980-314-1123.
Snap Site (Share Network Access Point)
Job Search Program
Mondays and Wednesdays
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
SHIIP Counselor
Answers to your health insurance questions. Please call 980-314-1123![]( "Call: 704-531-6900")
for an appointment.
Legal Services for the Elderly
A program of Legal Services of Southern Piedmont. Provides advice, information and document preparation. Please call 704-376-1600![]( "Call: 704-376-1600")
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Charlotte School of Law
Elder Law Clinic - Free service
Assistance with:
Health care planning and decision making
Protection from abuse, neglect & exploitation
Will drafting, advance directives and durable powers of attorney
Custody, guardianship & other non-criminal matters
For more information please call 704-971-8399![]( "Call: 704-971-8399")
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Café at Shamrock
Join us for our daily lunch program. Call the Senior Center and talk to Ms. Caroline Carver, Site Coordinator 704-531-9153. Registrations are Mondays & Fridays at 12:30 p.m. All customers must be 60 or better and a resident of Mecklenburg County to qualify.
Aerobic Exercise
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Class has upbeat and energetic music that combines stretching, muscle strengthening and cardio-vascular endurance into a fun and exciting exercise program.
$20 discount card holder (Monthly)
$25 non-discount card holder (Monthly)
Tai Chi Classes
Wednesdays
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tai Chi practiced by elders can relieve pain associated with osteoporosis, arthritis and a variety of other chronic pain conditions. It can also reduce stress, making the exercises a safer alternative than medications to treat anxiety, especially for elders sensitive to anti-anxiety medications.
Cost: $5 per class paid directly to instructor.
Please call for registration at 980-314-1123![]( "Call: 980-314-1123")
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Tia-Chi Arthritis Classes
Monday, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Help achieve physical balance by strengthening muscles and improving coordination. Can relieve pain associated with osteoporosis, arthritis and a variety of other chronic pain conditions.
BOWLING - TENNIS?- Free
Join us for a game and bring your friends. Our Wii machine is available at the front desk.
BRIDGE Club
Fridays, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
If you and three of your friends want to play bridge come on over to Shamrock Senior Center and enjoy the afternoon playing a good game of bridge! Enjoy an afternoon of fun with friendly people.
Gabby Readers - Free
Book Club
Mondays 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Like to Read? Bring your suggestions and a friend. Refreshments provided.
Shamrock Walking Club - Free
Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays
10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Walk around the beautiful Aldersgate grounds. Bring your walking shoes and a friend.
Diabetes Support Group - Free
Meets every second Friday of the month
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
please call for sign-up at 980-314-1123![]( "Call: 980-314-1123")
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Latin Group Activities
Latin Group - Free
Meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Come and enjoy group activities with a diverse group of Latin American Seniors. Weekly presentations, educational workshops, games and more. Everyone is welcome to join.
Aerobicos Con Debra
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
This class has upbeat and energetic music. It combines stretching, muscle strengthening and cardio-vascular endurance.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Spanish Program
Every other Wednesday
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
The Library brings to the Latin group a journey of cultural activities. The participants get an opportunity to travel through books, art and music. Offering cultural exposure to those individuals seeking a cultural experience in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
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North Mecklenburg Senior Center
102 Gilead Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
980-314-1127![]( "Call: 704-948-2486")
Open Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Call 980-314-1127![]( "Call: 704-875-1270")
for information and to register for all programs, craft classes and trips.
Birthday Brunch
Enjoy good company, entertainment and a healthy treat while celebrating this month's birthdays! Registration Required.
Wii Bowling Team
Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Here is a chance for you to get some exercise, improve your hand-eye coordination and experience some health competition all the while having a good time. There is a small fee to join this league which will be used for prizes and an end of season event. This fun group will also be challenging the Wii bowling teams at other older adult facilities in the area.
Stretch and Flex Exercise Class
Mondays 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m..
If you're looking to try basic yoga and Pilates, this is for you! Expect to gain strength and flexibility, tone muscles, and improve balance.
Beginner Tai Chi
Wednesday, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
This Tai Chi class is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.
Book Club - Free
Third Friday Monthly at 1:00 p.m.
Please call the center at 980-314-1127 for the next book to be discussed.
Bingo
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
Come enjoy a friendly afternoon at BINGO. Make new friends and socialize.
Bid Whist
Tuesdays - 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bid Whist is a partnership trick-taking variant of the classic card game whist. Come and socialize and play cards.
Hand and Foot Card Game
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Get a group together and come and play cards or otehr games. Hand and Foot is a North American game related to canasta.
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