23
May
Posted by caryseniors in Annual Events, Event. Tagged: north carolina, raleigh, cary senior center, apex, cary seniors, events, free, senior, yard sale, donate. Leave a Comment
It’s that time of year again- the weather is getting nice, we’re shedding our old sweaters, and yes, we’re all anxious to prepare for some yard sales! Folks are gathering up their things, so why don’t you? The Cary Senior Center is hosting an annual Yard Sale on June 16th, 2012. The time is 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All gently-used items will be accepted from anyone. Thousands of unique items from vintage to brand-new at prices you’ll love. Seniors are invited to volunteer to help set up in addition to donating items. All proceeds will go to the Cary Senior Center and senior clubs that participate in this event.
Donations will be collected on June 14th and 15th, times TBA. For more information, please call (919) 469-4081.
17
May
Posted by caryseniors in Uncategorized. Leave a Comment
Here’s a Thursday evening pickup courtesy of Cyndi Freed from Brookdale Senior Living!

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17
May
Posted by caryseniors in Uncategorized. Tagged: cary senior center, financial, free, money, seniors, tax strategies, the cary concierge. Leave a Comment
In these tough economic times, it is increasingly more difficult to obtain income and save money. Through this seminar provided by the Town of Cary, learn how to minimize taxes, maximize income and create a legacy for your heirs that will last.
The seminar will be presented by financial planner Scott Lord of Principal Financial Group. The seminar will be held Friday, May 18th from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in Classroom 302 of the Cary Senior Center. There is no fee to attend this seminar.
For more information, call (919) 469-4081.
16
May
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: food, morningside assisted living, nc, north carolina, picnic, raleigh, senior living, seniors, the cary concierge. Leave a Comment
Come out on May 18th for a fun picnic experience while educating yourself about senior living in Raleigh, North Carolina. Raleigh is located ten minutes east of Cary. Morningside of Raleigh is hosting a picnic and encourages seniors to come out for food and fun entertainment. The picnic will begin at 11:30 AM on site.
Morningside Assisted Living is located at 801 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607. For more information about the picnic, call (919) 828-5557, or visit www.morningsideofraleigh.com.
Morningside Assisted Living is a 24-Hours personal care facility with licensed nurses on staff seven days a week.
16
May
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: ampitheatre, bond park, cary nc, free event, fun, music, seniors, sertoma series, the cary concierge, things to do in cary. Leave a Comment
Posted by The Cary Concierge in Art, Cary NC, Concerts, Events, Family Activities, Family Activities, Free Events, Music, Performing Arts
The Old North State Brass Band, made up of brass and percussion players, has a performance coming up on Friday, May 18th. The show will be from 7 pm to 8:30 pm and is free and open to the public. Where will this great musical display take place, you ask? At the Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park as part of the Sertoma Series. They have been playing together for two years, and are called a “chamber brass” group. Their playing selection offers pieces from the swing era, marches, solos by ensemble members, and novely numbers. I hope that you are able to make it out to this once in a lifetime performance! Bring the whole family to experience something fun and new.
Location: 801 High House Road
8
May
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: activities, brain, cary nc, cary senior center, cerebral, health, north carolina, seniors, the cary concierge. Leave a Comment
The brain is one of the first organs to degenerate with age. It controls the entire body, and yet we go day to day without even thinking about its health. Keeping the brain healthy and fit is important at any age. Learn new ways to keep your brain engaged during a class provided by the Cary Senior Center. During this class, thirty minutes will be devoted to answering any questions or discussing a topic of interest to the students. The rest of the time will be focused for brain-health activities.
The date of this class is Wednesday, May 9th from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. There is a modest fee- $1 for returning/registered citizens with the center and $2 for new citizens. For more information on registration, please call (919) 469-4081.
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place in Fred G. Bond Metro Park off of High House Road.
7
May
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: cary nc, cary senior center, chacha, exercise, free, latin dance, seniors, the cary concierge. Leave a Comment
Looking to get active or enjoy some upbeat music? Get up and moving with Beginning Bronze ChaCha, held at the Cary Senior Center in Cary, NC. Get your heart rate going and learn the Latin dance that is fun for all! Dance with or without a partner and feel great the entire time.
This class will be held Tuesday, May 8th from 5pm to 6pm in the Senior Center. There are no fees to participate in this class.
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place in Fred G. Bond Metro Park off of High House Road in Cary.
For more information, please call (919) 469-4081.
7
May
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: all levels, cary nc, cary senior center, events, flow yoga, hemlock bluffs, nature, north carolina, seniors, the cary concierge, yoga. Leave a Comment
Feeling stressed out; looking to relax amidst the throes of life? Nurture the mind, body and spirit while strengthening your appreciation for the outdoors. Look no further than Yoga in Nature! Spend 90 minutes in nature taking a flow yoga class. All levels are welcome to join. This event is for ages 16+, so bring a relative! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes for walking. A mat, towel, or blanket is also needed.
This 90 minute class will take place on May 19th from 9:30AM to 11AM in the Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs. The fees are $12 for returning/registered citizens and $16 for new citizens. For more information about the class, please call (919) 469-4081. The Stevens Center is located at 2616 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27518.
3
May
Posted by caryseniors in Event. Tagged: cary nc, cary senior center, finances, financial matters, prudential realty, reverse mortgage, seniors. Leave a Comment
What is a reverse mortgage? It’s an important decision to be made. By definition, a reverse mortgage is a a loan for senior homeowners that use a portion of the home’s equity as collateral. But is it right for you? Find out in a presentation put on by Jim McDermott of Prudential Realty. This event will be provided by the Cary Senior Center in the Town of Cary. The class will be held Friday, May 4th from 9:30AM to 10:30AM.
For more information on reverse mortgages, please refer to the Financial Matters tab on this website, or click here.
The Cary Senior Center is located at 120 Maury O’Dell Place in Fred G. Bond Metro Park. To contact the senior center, please call (919) 469-4081.
30
Apr
Posted by caryseniors in Classes. Tagged: cary nc, cary north carolina, exercise, low-intensity, seniors, summer, swimming, the cary concierge, triangle aquatic center, wake county, water, workout. Leave a Comment
Looking for a fun way to stay healthy, especially now with the hotter weather coming back? Triangle Aquatic Center and the Cary Senior Center have teamed up to bring Aqua Senior to life. Aqua Senior is similar to the classic Aqua Fit, but more suited for low-intensity workouts. Exercises are more gentle and ideal for those who suffer from arthritis or back pain.
This class is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9AM to 10AM at the Triangle Aquatic Center. There are eight classes being offered beginning May 1 and ending May 24. Fees for the course are $51 for returning/registered members. Non-Residents should contact the Triangle Aquatic Center for more information. Their phone number is (919) 459-4045.
The Triangle Aquatic Center is located at 275 Convention Drive Cary, NC 27511. For more information regarding the event, please call the Cary Senior Center at (919) 469-4081.