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SENIOR CENTER EAST

917 Washington Drive, (910) 433-1574
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-7 pm, Sat. 9 am-noon, Sun. 2-5 pm

“Making Senior Years Count, Rather Than Just Counting Them”

Senior Center East has Restrooms, Lobby/Lounge, Card Room, Office/Workspace, Multipurpose Room, Kitchen, Warm Water Pool, Men's Locker Room, Women's Locker Room, Racquetball Court, Fitness Room, Billiards Room, Library, and Storage Room.

CENTER PROGRAMS

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. Whist is all about art, style, tradition — and smack talking. It's also a gathering point for friends to throw down at the card table.
55+; Mon.; 1-5 pm and Wed.; 2-6 pm; Free

Billiards Class

The Art of Billiards taught by a Certified Professional. Come out and learn proper techniques, how to properly and efficiently read the pool table, setting up your next shot, performing bank shots and much, much more. Please call or stop by the center to register.
55+; 2nd and 4th Wed. of each month; 1:30-3 pm; $35/month

Billiards Room

Sharpen your mind with a game of pool. Those who frequently play billiards and pool often have clearer minds. This game is 90 percent mental and the remainder is physical. Join others in a game of pool and enjoy the afternoon while meeting new friends here at the Senior Center East. Billiards is an activity also played at the Senior Games, so come and brush up on your skills and play on one to two billiards tables at Senior Center East.
55+; Mon.-Fri.; 8 am-7 pm; Free

Bingo

Bingo helps seniors to stay engaged while maintaining focus and mental acuity while providing the opportunity to socialize. Bingo is free to play on Tues. and participants pay quarters to play on Mon. and Thurs. Winnings go to the winning participant(s) of each game.
55+; Tues.; noon-2 pm; Free Bingo
55+; Mon.; 2-5 pm; Thurs.; 11 am-2 pm; Quarter Bingo

Canasta

Want to learn a new card game or maybe you are a seasoned canasta vet! Join us at Senior Center East playing Canasta for all levels. Canasta is a card game where players try to score points by declaring sets of cards that contain seven or more of the same rank and is from the rummy playing family. Come play weekly.
55+; Tues.; 3-5 pm; Free

Chess Club

Want to improve your cognitive skills and memory capacity? Need to improve your patience and critical thinking? If so, take some time out to meet new friends and play a game of chess. Once you learn the basic rules, chess is a fun and challenging game. One of the best parts is just how different the next game will be.
55+; Wed.; 10 am-noon; Free

Advanced Duplicate Bridge

Bridge is a trick-taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. In its basic format, it is played by four players in two competing partnerships, with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. It promotes healthy aging and therefore makes it an ideal game for seniors. Bridge provides a cognitive workout and an opportunity for social interaction weekly at the Senior Center East.
55+; Tues.; 1-4 pm; Free

Fellowship and Bible Study

Come for a weekly Bible study and fellowship with others from the community.
55+; Fri.; 9:30-11:30 am; Free

Health Coaching

Come join us at Senior Center East as we learn fun and simple ways to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Workshops is taught by a Certified Health Coach.
55+; 2nd and 4th Mon. of each month; 10-11 am; Free

Hooks, Needles and Sew, Why Knot?

Join participants from Senior Center East in knitting, sewing and crocheting blankets, quilts, hats, scarves, booties, etc. while enjoying conversation and fellowship. Must supply own materials.
55+; Mon.; 10 am-1:30 pm; Thurs.; 10 am-noon; Free

Jigsaw Puzzle Time

We have a puzzle set up for you...Come on in, sit down, and help us complete a jigsaw puzzle. Puzzles are a great meditation tool. They also improve short-term memory. Good for your mind, body, and spirit.
55+; Mon.-Fri.; 8 am-7 pm; Sat.; 9 am-noon; Free

Living It Out - Word Empowerment

Let's have fun together in the word and Live It Out. Join Apostle Gail Pate and the Healing Hands of Love Kingdom Connections International with some fun and inspiring ways to study the bible. Try your hand at trivia, fun facts, or did you knows. Prepare to have a fun time during this hour long empowerment in the word.
55+; 2nd & 4th Wed.; 1-2 pm; Free

Lunch and Learns

These are short learning sessions on today's concerns of seniors. Topics could include but are not limited to, Congestive Heart Failure, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Medicare 101 and many more. Join us free for these learning sessions with a little lunch thrown in.
55+; Free
Nov. 7: Medicare 101; 11-12:30 pm
Nov. 14: Pre-Need Assessment; 11-12:30 pm
Nov. 21: Meet & Greet with Blue Cross Blue Shield; 11-12:30 pm

Lunch Bunch

This is where "you," the senior, will agree to meet at a local eatery to have lunch together. Please call Senior Center East to reserve a seat, to ensure there is adequate seating.
55+; Wed.; 11 am; Lunch is on your own.
Nov. 13: Mission BBQ, 1932 Skibo Road
Dec. 11: Maple Street Biscuit, 2775 Freedom Parkway Drive
Jan. 8: Cracker Barrel, 1470 Skibo Road
Feb. 12: Carrabba's Italian Grill; 4209 Sycamore Dairy Road

Mahjong

Similar to a game of rummy, Mahjong is a game of skill, strategy, and luck that is growing in popularity. It is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and requires four players. Mahjong may provide good mental health benefits, develop cognitive skills and provides a great opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Participants may provide their own cards. Come learn to play on Fridays.
55+; Tues. and Fri.; noon-3 pm; Free

Movies: Coming Soon

Bring a friend, sit back and relax while watching a movie. A different movie will be provided each month. Popcorn and light refreshments provided.
55+; 4th Wed. of each month; 4-6 pm; Free

Music Bingo

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare sponsor Music Bingo performed by Mr. Bowtie. The music is different monthly and winners win prizes brought by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Come and sing along to your favorite songs before yelling BINGO!
55+; 2nd Wed. of each month; 2:30-4 pm; Free

Pinochle

Strategic Game of cards - Ace~Ten card game typically for two to four players and played with a 48 card deck of cards with bidding, melds and trick taking to score points. Seasoned or brand new players are welcome. Weekly games are held at Senior Center East.
55+; Thurs.; 1-5 pm; Free

Pokeno

This is a combination of Bingo and Poker sure to engage your mind and great for socialization. A single game has five possible ways to win and is played with a deck of playing cards. Each player pays five cents for each pot totaling 25 cents each game. Maximum of 12 players. Bring your nickels and let’s play!
55+; Fri.; 12-3 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 brain-related diseases. Bring a friend or come challenge someone new in this exciting mental game. Who is up for a challenge!
55+; Thurs.; 10 am-noon; Free

Seniors in Bookland - Book Club

A group of Seniors 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 posted every month in the Senior Center East newsletter. Participants will be responsible for acquiring their own reading materials. Check with the Senior Center for additional reads for the month.
55+; 3rd Wed.; 1-3 pm; Free
Nov. 6: 'Horse' by Geraldine Brooks
Dec. 18: 'The Christmas Train' by David Baldacci
Jan. 15: 'The Frozen River' by Ariel Lawhon
Feb. 19: 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr

Spades

So you say you can play Spades... A traditionally 4 player card game of strategy and luck. Spades uses a standard 52 card deck with Aces high, 2s low, and Spades trumping all. Spades is a trick-taking card game with the objective 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+; Fri.; 3-6 pm; Free

SPECIAL EVENTS

Better Health Clinic

Do you or a loved one have diabetes or pre-diabetes? Do you have concerns of being diabetic? Come to Senior Center East for 2^nd Friday Better Health Clinics. Come for a simple, fun and educational checkup. They will be offering free weight checks, blood glucose and blood pressure checks completed by a registered nurse. Best of all, this is free to you.
55+; 2nd Fri.; 10 am-noon; Free

Senior Technology Seminars

What we all worry about, am I safe to do these things online. Want to know more? Come out and learn how to ensure you are keeping the many things you do safe on the internet. The Cumberland County Library Staff will answer all your questions and more.
55+; Free
Nov. 5: 10 am-noon; Drop-In Lab
Nov. 15: 3-4:30 pm; Online Safety
Dec. 3: 10 am-noon; Surfing the Web
Dec. 20: 3-4:30 pm; Online Shopping
Jan. 7: 10 am-noon; Smartphone Basics
Jan. 17: 3-4:30 pm; Smartphone Basics
Feb. 4:10 am-noon; Intermediate Smartphones
Feb. 21: 3-4:30 pm; Intermediate Smartphones

Personal Growth Monthly Book Club with Pruitt Health

Join Pruitt Health in a monthly discussion from your reading; 'Younger Next Year' by Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge, MD. Find out ways to live strong, fit, sexy and smart until your 80 and beyond. Senior Center East has limited books to check out for the program. Registration is required.
55+; 1st Fri. of each month; 10 am-noon; Free

Arts Council Programs for Seniors

The Fayetteville Cumberland Co Arts Council is celebrating their 50th anniversary by sending us various art, music and theatrical performances to be live at Senior Center East. Come help celebrate 50 years of artists and performers and watch and participate in some breathtaking and inspiring programs. Registration is required to attend.
55+; 1-3 pm; Free
Oct. 25: Sweet Tea Shakespeare presents A Live(ly) Theater Experience
Nov. 1: Donna Washington - DLW Storyteller
Nov. 8: Living Rhythms - Drumming and Dance of West Africa

Spooky Movie Day

Looking for some spooky fun this Halloween season? Join us at the Senior Center for a little mysterious entertainment with the movie "Beetlejuice". Ghostly treats, refreshments and cryptic popcorn will be provided.
55+; Wed.; Oct. 30; 4-6 pm; Free

Senior East Chili Cook-Off

Alright Seniors, we always hear it, you make the best chili?? Now is you chance to but your taste buds to the test. Senior Center East will hosts this years Chili Cook-Off. Come and compete for prizes for Best Overall, Crowd Favorite and Most Unique Chili. Bring plenty for those hungry Seniors.
55+; Fri., Nov. 15; noon-2 pm; Free

Christmas Movie Marathon

After Thanksgiving, every Wednesday leading up to Christma, come to Senior Center East to get your Christmas Spirit and laughter for the holiday season. Get Away form the holiday shopping and fuss. Come enjoy some good laughs, popcorn and refreshments with friends and celebrate the season together. Christmas movies will be on tap for all to enjoy.
55+; Wed.; 4-6 pm; Free
Dec. 4: Elf
Dec. 11: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Dec. 18: Christmas with the Kranks

FITNESS PROGRAMS

Aqua Fitness

Here are some reasons to do aqua fitness: workout the heart muscle, enhance balance and coordination, easy on the joints, reduces injury, builds muscle mass and strength, weight loss and metabolism, helps arthritis and other chronic joint and muscle conditions, helps with recovery from injuries and meeting new people. Pre-registration is required.
55+; TBD

Aqua Yoga

All the benefits of Yoga with less stress on your joints and body. Join us in our warm water pool for a stress free and mood boosting class of Aqua Yoga.
55+; Tues.; 11 am-noon; Free

Aerobics and Chair Aerobics

Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Join us two days a week for moderate exercise and meet new friends Monday sessions of this popular class including 30 minutes of standing aerobics and 30 minutes of chair aerobics.
55+; Mon. and Wed.; 9-10 am; Free

Aerobics, Chair Aerobics and Line Dance

Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Join us two days a week for moderate exercise, fun and meet new friends. Sessions include 30 minutes of standing aerobics, 30 minutes of chair aerobics and 30 minutes of line dancing.
55+; Tues. and Thurs.; 8:30-10 am; Free

Accessible Yoga

Carve out some time on the mat for this relaxing gentle yoga. Yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, relieves stress, joint strain and cultivates a clear mind and a strong body. Bring your own mat. Class is on a first-come, first-serve basis and limited to 25 participants/class.
55+; Tues.; 9-10 am; and Fri.; 10-11 am; Free

Badminton

Looking for a sport that can help with strength and flexibility, sharpen your mind and hand-eye reaction time? Yes you read that correctly, come out and play some badminton and find out all the benefits smacking a little birdie to your friends can bring to you.
55+; Thurs.; noon-3 pm; Free

Beach Ball Volleyball

There are numerous benefits of participating in beach ball volleyball that are good for the body, mind, and spirit as well as your social life and best of all any one can do it. Join others in this social event and have some fun without the sun and sand!
55+; Tues.; noon-3 pm; Free

Bingocize

Bingocize is a 10-week program that combines exercise and health education with everyone’s favorite game, Bingo! Increase your knowledge of fitness and nutrition, and maybe win a prize while you’re at it. Pre-registration required. Space is limited; call the center to reserve your spot.
55+; Tues. and Thurs.; 5-6 pm; Free

Cardio Drumming

Looking for something new and exciting? Need a change from doing the same ole same ole? Come listen to the rhythm of the drumming and get your beat on! This awesome new cardio workout is guaranteed to get your heart pounding and your feet moving to the beat!
55+; Fri.; 9-10 am; Free

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. Some poses can also be done standing using a chair for support. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. Space is limited. Class is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
55+; Tues.; 10-11 am; Free

Line Dance

Join the fun in line dancing. Line dancing is a great form of exercise for seniors to expand strength and muscle function, helps with memory improvement, increases balance and flexibility as well as improve cardiovascular and heart health. Learn old as well as new line dances while you exercise without knowing it!
55+; Tues.; 3:30-4:30 pm; 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+; TBD

Movers and Groovers Walking Club

Join other seniors from Senior Center East with getting your steps in. We will meet at Senior Center East every Wednesday and walk together for a common goal, staying healthy and active. Walking is better together, so come join us for our next walking adventure. Call or stop by the Center to register.
55+; Wed.; 8 am; Free

Pickle Ball

Seniors looking for some great exercise for the mind and body, Pickle ball is the game to try. This sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. Beginners who just want to learn something new, or seasonal players craving competitive play, this is the place. Come give it a try!
55+; Fri.; 8-7 pm; Free

Racquetball

Racquetball can be a good exercise for older adults because it's low impact, can be played at any age, and can help with upper- and lower-body strength. Racquetball is a weight-bearing exercise that can help slow bone loss. It also improves coordination, agility, balance, explosiveness, and suppleness.
55+; Mon.-Thur.; 8 am-7 pm; Sat.; 9 am-noon; Sun. 2-5 pm Free

Senior Tai Chi - Balance in Motion

Tai Chi provides an excellent framework to improve your health by increasing your strength, flexibility and balance through slow purposeful movement. Classes are every Thursday.
55+; Thurs.; 2:30-4 pm; $10/class

Water Walking Club

Get your water shoes on and come join us weekly for some water walking. Walking in the water is good for the heart and circulation in a low-impact way. It's easy on the joints, and as your joints strengthen, you can transition to water exercise. You will be walking in warm water which is great for arthritic and joint movement.
55+; Tues. and Thurs.; Beginner 8:10-9 am; Advanced 9:10-10 am; Free

FITNESS ROOM

Seniors can exercise at their own pace using a variety of equipment. Fitness room will be open during normal center hours, and closes 15 minutes prior to building closing time.

Please Note

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire must be filled out prior to use of the equipment.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire must be renewed on an annual basis.
* Please note that if participants answer yes to two or more of the 11 health questions, a written authorization is required from the individual’s medical provider prior to beginning exercise.
Please bring your own towel to use while working out.
Please wipe down the machines after use.

Equipment Available

3 Treadmills
2 Elliptical
1 Recumbent bicycle
Lower and Upper body Cybex Strength Machines
Abdominal machine

AQUATIC CENTER

Senior 55+ Indoor Warm Water Pool
This facility features a three-lane warm water pool with an all-around depth of a maximum of 5 feet with a zero-level entrance.
Please Note

Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire must be filled out prior to use of the aquatic facility.
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire must be renewed on an annual basis. * Please note that if participants answer yes to two or more of the 11 health questions, a written authorization is required from the individual’s medical provider prior to beginning exercise.
Please bring your own towel for use.
There is NO lifeguard on duty in or around the pool.
Participants acknowledge that they should never swim alone, and therefore are highly encouraged to utilize a "buddy system" at all times.
POOL is Closed when Aqua Classes are in session.

Pool Hours of Operation

Pool is closed daily from noon-1 pm and Fridays noon-3 pm

Lap Swim

Mon., Wed. and Fri.; 8-10 am
Mon., Wed. and Fri.; 5-6:30 pm

Open swim

Mon., Wed., Thurs. and Fri.; 10 am-noon
Mon., Wed. and Fri.; 1-5 pm
Tues. and Thurs.; 1-6:30pm
Sat.; 9-11:30 am
Sun.; 2-4:30 pm

Swim Lessons for Seniors

Want to learn how to swim in your golden years? Come learn at Senior Center East in our heated indoor swimming pool. Sign up for 6 classes and learn the basics of how to swim and be safe in the water. Classes will be Mon., Wed. and Fri. for two weeks. Sign ups will be on the 15th of each month for the following month.
55+;To return in the spring

FAYETTEVILLE-CUMBERLAND COUNTY SENIOR CLUBS

Senior Clubs meet monthly – however, times and location may change due to scheduled programs. For more information on any of the following clubs, please contact Senior Center staff.