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
Art Workshops for Seniors
Presented by the Fayetteville Arts Council. Enjoy new experiences with these artists. Pre-registration is required for all seminars.
55+; Mon.;10 am-noon; Free
March 2: Songwriting with Michael Daughtry
March 9: Drumming with Living Rhythms
March 16: Journey Through Rhythms
March 23: Making Instruments from Recycled Materials
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., March 3, Nov.3; Thurs., Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1
55+; Tues.; 10 am-1 pm; Thurs.; 2-5 pm; $6 (quarters preferred)
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. Pre-registration is required.
55+; 3rd Wed. of each month; 3-5 pm; Free
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
March 6: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
April 10 (due to Good Friday Holiday): Glorious Exploits by Ferdie Lennon
May 1: Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville
June. 5: Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier
July 10 (due to Independence Day Holiday): How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
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-12:30 pm; $10/month
March 12: Healthy Crockpot Creations
April 23 (note date change): Not Just Another Sandwich-Making Class – Join Us!
May 7: Tacos + More
June 11: Pasta Dishes
July 9: Summer Veggie Meals
Aug. 13: Let’s Do Cooking for the Fall
Sept. 10: Mastering Soups and Stews
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.; March 30, May 11, Aug. 10, Nov. 9; 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
Feb. 27: Carolina Ale House; 161 Glensford Drive
March 27: Jason’s Deli; 2707 Freedom Parkway Drive
April 24: Taste of New York Deli/Café; 8116 Cliffdale Road, Suite 118
May 22: MiCasita; 7711 S. Raeford Road, Suite 112
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
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
March 18: Food Addiction 911
April 15: Revamp Your Kitchen
May 20: Immune Boosters
June 17: Cooking for my Health, Do’s and Don’ts
July 15: Mental Health Awareness Month
Aug. 19: Fall into Shape
Sept. 16: Diabetes Awareness
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
Health and Educational Seminars
Educational information presented by different guests to guide you through your senior years. These seminars are presented by Mid-Carolina Regional Council. Please call to pre-register to ensure adequate seating.
55+; Free
Tues., March 3; 10-11 am: Diabetes Education Workshop with Life Cycle of Change
Wed., March 11; 9 am-noon: Legal/Financial Aspects of Aging with Legal Aid of NC
Mon., March 30; 10 am-1 pm: Advance Care Directives Seminar
Wed., April 8; 9 am-5 pm: Adult Mental Health First Aid with Alliance Behavioral Health
Mon., May 11; 10 am-1 pm: Huntington's Disease Workshop
Wed., May 13; 9 am-noon: Aging/Your Mental Health with Healing Minds Mental Health Services
Wed., June 10; 9 am-noon: Narcan Training for Seniors/Caregivers with C-Fort Recovery
Wed., July 8; 9 am-noon: Youth Mental Health with Alliance Health
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
March 24: Vegetable Gardening
April 28: Lawn Upkeep
May 26: Secrets of Garden Seeds
June 23: Herb Gardening
July 28: Propagation
Aug. 24: Poinsettia Care
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+; 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. You will be registering for the entire month. There will be a maximum of 12 participants only. No walk-ins will be accepted.
Requirements for the class include:
-Intermediate level of sewing knowledge (Completion of Know Your Sewing Machine 101 Class)
-Must bring your own machine
-Bring all supplies needed to complete class projects
-Follow the assigned project for the month
55+; Tues.; 1-3 pm; Free
55+; Thurs.; 4-6 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+; 1-3 pm
Session 1: Wed.; March 4, 11, 18, 25; Thurs.; March 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 2: Wed.; May 6, 13, 20, 27; Thurs.; May 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 3: Wed.; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Thurs.; Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
Medicare 101
Learn about all four parts of Medicare. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Pre-registration is required. Limited spots available in each session.
55+; 1st Mon. of each month; 1-2 pm; Free
March 2: Part A
April 6: Part B
May 4: Part C
June 1: Part D
Medication Disposal Kits & Medication Lock Box Giveaway
Event sponsored by Insight Human Services.
55+; Fri.; April 17; 9 am-1 pm; Free
Memory Screenings/Dementia Education
Memory screenings through Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s National Memory Screening Program provides simple and safe “healthy brain check-ups”, as well as education on brain health, dementia diagnosis and care, and more. Join the Council on Older Adults to learn more about your own brain health! Pre-registration is required. Appointments run approximately 30 minutes.
55+; Tues.; March; 9 am-12 pm; Free
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
March 13: Sister Act
April 10: The Odd Couple
May 8: Grumpy Old Men
June 12: Fried Green Tomatoes
July 10: Driving Miss Daisy
Aug. 14: Senior Moment
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
April 1: The Weird and Wonderful North Carolina
June 3: Marvels of Moths
Aug. 5: North Carolina Pottery Heritage
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 March 20, April 4, May 22, June 19 and the 4th Friday of each month (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!
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 will help you learn about apps, move around in your smartphone, laptops, tablets, widgets, and more. Please bring your own device.
55+; 3rd Wed. of each month; 11:30 am-12:30 pm; 3rd Thurs. of each month; 2-3 pm; Free
Wed., March 18: AI for All
Thurs., March 19: Smartphone Basics
Wed., April 15: Airbnb
Thurs., April 16: Google Docs
Wed., May 20: Facebook
Thurs., May 21: Microsoft Word Basics
Wed., June 17: Tablet Basics
Thurs., June. 18: AI for All
Wed., July 15: Microsoft Excel Basics
Thurs., July 16: Facetime
Wed., Aug. 19: Pintrest
Thurs., Aug. 20: Microsoft Power Point Basics
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