Seniors
Stay cool: Fans available for seniors and adults on disability
June 17. [Update June 24] Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans. Beginning Wednesday, June 18, Mecklenburg County residents 60 years and older and adults ages 18 to 59 who receive disability income can register to pick up a […]
Seniors: Let the games begin
Feb. 13. The final day to register for the 2025 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts is a week from today. The annual event promotes health and wellness for individuals ages 50 and older and offers a forum to meet new people, enjoy healthy competition, be creative and have fun. The games will be held […]
Vintage Car Show Saturday, June 8
May 14. The Bailey’s Glen/Hough High School Partnership Car Show is Saturday, June 8. Rain date is Sun., June 9. This fundraiser for Hough students and teachers’ needs includes: Dash plaques, trophies for seven car classes, door prizes, food, 50/50 raffle, and music. No pre-registration fee. Time: 9 am to 1 pm Location: Hough High […]
Senior Games and Silver Arts: Let’s go seniors!
Jan. 31. Are you over 50 and still have a competitive streak? Then the Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts are for you. Registration for the 2024 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts, which will be held from April to June, will run Feb. 5-23, with early bird rates—$15 for Mecklenburg County residents and $18 […]
Free healthy cooking classes for those over 55 with medical conditions
Sept. 18. Ada Jenkins Center’s “Apple a Day” Cooking Classes for a Healthy Lifestyle sessions are open to the first 10 people who register. Classes are held every Tuesday, Oct. 3 to Dec. 12 from 9:30 to 11 am. Details Participants must be age 55 or older and can attend class regularly every week for […]
Farmers Market in Cornelius runs through Oct. 4, offers vouchers for qualifying seniors
Aug. 21. Did you know there’s a Farmers Market every week in Cornelius? It’s every Wednesday at the North Meck Recreation Center on Old Statesville Roadd/Hwy. 115, through Oct. 4. Local fruits and vegetable—from asparagus to zucchini—are for sale from 9 am to 1 pm, one day a week. For older adults, the Farmers Market […]
Town Board votes 4-1 in favor of rental assist for eligible seniors
April 18. By Dave Vieser. With rising rents impacting senior citizens, the Cornelius Town Board approved a one-time rental assistance program with Commissioner Dave Gilroy casting the lone vote in opposition. The cost to the town will be $50,000, utilizing money from the general fund. Deputy Town Manager Wayne Herron said the Cornelius Community Development […]
Northern Regional Rec Center will open in June
May 31. The Northern Regional Recreation Center will officially open June 24 with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening at 10 am. The new facility, located at 18121 Old Statesville Road/Hwy. 115 will open for MeckPass members June 13. The opening has been delayed for months at a time because of COVID and resulting labor shortages. […]
Virtual fair: Older Americans Month
May 19. US Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) will hold a Virtual Seniors and Caregivers Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 26 at 6 pm. Expert presenters will outline resources that help enhance the quality of life for older citizens as well as provide information for caregivers. To register, click here. The one hour program is via […]
Senior Wellness Fair
Sept. 14. The North Mecklenburg Senior Center’s Annual Wellness Fair will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 9 am to 1 pm. Admission to the event, which will be held at senior center, 102 Gilead Road in Huntersville, is free. Parking is behind the building as well as at the Town Center parking deck. More […]
