18 Mar
The Cary Senior Center and Resources for Seniors, Inc. have teamed up for the Annual Senior Health Fair on Thursday, March 21st. The fair will include local health and wellness experts, pharmacy consultants, health screenings and more. Appointments are required for some of the screenings, which you can use code #63238 to register in advance.
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
20 Oct
Herbert C. Young Community Center will be having Cary’s Annual Veterans Luncheon in the Coach Kay Yow Court on Friday, November 9th. The Town of Cary would like to honor all veterans during this special event. There will be a patriotic program, catered lunch, and entertainment. Lunch is free to all veterans and their families, though donations are welcome and appreciated. Please make sure you register for this event by Friday, October 26th. Call the number listed below for more information.
Location: 101 Wilkinson Avenue
Phone: (919) 460-4965
3 Jul
Do you have anything planned for tomorrow? Well, why not bring your grand kids out to Koka Booth Amphitheatre for a day of fun, free events? The Koka Kids Clubs will be stationed lake side with numerous activities going on for children of all ages! There will be face painting, magic shows, a scavenger hunt and a video game truck. After these activities (from 3 pm to 7 pm) take time to grab a bite to eat and set up before the fireworks display at 9 pm. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax on during the show.
Location: 8003 Regency Parkway
Phone: (919) 462-2052
30 Jun
Senior Citizen Clubs
Join the fun and fellowship these clubs have to
offer. Please call the Club President prior to
visiting to confirm their meeting schedule.
AARP……………………………..(919) 481-3631
1st Tue of each month, 12:30 p.m., Ballroom;
Phil Crockett, President
Bharatiya Senior
Citizens of NC………………….(919) 387-1629
2nd Sat of each month, call for times, Ballroom;
Harish Shah, President
Cary Senior Golf Assoc……..(919) 815-3452
Call for membership information;
Dan Blankenship, President
Cary XYZ…………………………(919) 303-3063
2nd & 4th Wed 10 a.m., Ballroom;
Burt Carnegie, President
Computer Club………………..(919) 469-2731
2nd Saturday 1:30 p.m., Classroom 302;
Jim Burcsu, President
Cary Garden Club…………….(919) 380-9138
Contact: Pat Mogren
Golden Kiwanis………………..(919) 467-6626
Every Tue 9:30 a.m., Classroom 302;
Bernie Nappen, President
OWLS……………………………..(919) 380-8575
Call for schedule and meeting locations;
Bob Adams, President
Triple F…………………………..(919) 467-6986
1st and 3rd Mon, 10 a.m.,
Cary Presbyterian Church;
Barbara Turner, President
Volunteer Sewing Club………(919) 467-0231
Every Mon, 9-11:30 a.m., Ballroom;
Contact: Barbara Harraghy
SeniorNet Computer
Learning…………………………(919) 271-5372
Contact: Joe Gelm
Young at Heart…………………(919) 233-8296
Contact: Arline Kuhn
20 Jun
The 10th Annual Senior Show is fast approaching! The pieces will be on exhibit at the Cary Senior Center from August 28th through September 21st.
Two dimensional art that is made by local residents over 55 will be showed, no photographs.
Receiving is August 28th and the Reception is August 31st.
If you are interested in entering, then please fill out a form at the Cary Senior Center. Forms will be available after July 1st.
Contact show chairman Don Hamilton for more information at (919) 535-8942.
Location: Cary Senior Center 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
23 May
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.
21 Mar
On March 22nd, Resources for Seniors, Inc. and the Cary Senior Center are teaming up once again for this year’s Annual Health Fair in the ballroom. The fair will be from 9:30 am to 1 pm. There will be local health and wellness experts, health screenings, pharmacy consultations, door prizes and much, much more! Some health screenings will require an appointment, so please register in advance. This event is free. I hope we have a great turn out again this year!
Location: 120 Maury O’Dell Place
Phone: (919) 469-4081
23 Jan
Have you heard of the ancient Chinese game of Mah Jongg? Military Mah Jongg is a similar, standardized version created by the Air Force Officers’ Wives Club. This way the same game could be played all over the world wherever you were stationed. It is a slow paced, enjoyable game, and will be taught at introductory level. The rule book can be purchased for $5 on the first day of class, provided by the instructor Kathryn Kabat. It costs $17 for residents and $22 for non-residents. There will be 4 classes from 2 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesdays, starting on January 31st.
Or come every Friday to learn the original game of Mah Jongg for free from 9 am to 11:30 am. Classroom 303.
Location is the Cary Senior Center
120 Maury O’Dell Place
(919) 469-4081
Bud & Beth McKinney
(919) 851-3171
