30 Market Street
Turkey, NC - 28393
(910)592-9349
The site believes in the motto "reach one, teach." Even though it's a small-number environment, they take pride in knowing that the calendar events they hold each month will benefit at least one person, which has the potential to help another person in the future. The site hosts an annual health fair. The show brings new vendors and community representatives up close to educate and promote healthy living. Participants regularly use different types of bingo, such as fruit, snacks, candies, personal items and bean auctions, to name a few. Participants feel it is important to connect with Mary Gran with the residents of the Southwood nursing facility every month. Visits not only offer boosts of uplifting social stimulus, but also give residents the opportunity to participate in bingo and other beneficial activities to keep them active. ..
West Railroad Street
Roseboro, NC - 28382
(910)525-5706
The site is a faith-based center. The participants stand on the principle that "everybody is somebody." The site welcomes you with open arms to drop by and fellowship with them anytime of the day. You may hear daily devotions or sometimes receive special words of encouragement if you drop by this location. One special event that is hosted yearly is a health and wellness community fair. This is an outreach to the community which allows churches and other agencies an opportunity to partner and make a difference in the community and build support across different plateaus. The center also visits the nursing homes and other facilities in the community as an opportunity to connect with these individuals so they will not feel isolated, lonely, or socially excluded...
501 Bethune Circle
Clinton, NC - 28328
(910)592-5604
The center is a satellite branch of the Garland Senior Center. The central focus is staying fit and healthy in the mind, body and soul. The center recently began focusing on history sessions provided by a retired educator which updates the participants on current events of the world and how they may or may not have historical reverence to past events. The center prides in exercise benefits and renewing the spiritual well-being to maintain a healthy lifestyle...
44 Old School Road
Newton Grove, NC - 28366
(910)567-6074
The site is a person-centered site which stands on the principle of individuality. The sites main focus is participating in crafts that express who you are through the beauty of paintings and puzzle designs. The participants enjoy exercise weekly. They are participating in the six weeks evidenced-based Tai Chi program. The site ventures often to the local Rolling Ridge retirement facility to sing beautiful hymns and to socially interact with the facility program director over lunch...
183 Bland School Road
Harrells, NC - 28444
(910)532-4090
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91 North Church Avenue
Garland, NC - 28441
(910)529-3931
The center focuses on the setting being a "home away from home." It is structured for the community to stop by for "drop-in" activities daily, which might include but not be limited to bingo, dance along to themed music, and educational sessions. The center focuses on computer classes, intergenerational activities, and building connections. The center director keeps the public informed by an editorial titled "Under the Shade Tree" published in the Sampson Independent. A most recent gardening project yielded some healthy vegetables. The center has offered several cooking classes and instructed seniors on the health benefits of home grown veggies and herbs. A primary day is the Older Americans event held in May which continues to encourage seniors that "one is never too old to play. Garland Center has a pool table, exercise room, sewing room and computer lab also. A volunteer provides tax preparation services every year. They have wellness programs such as: Being prepared for flu season by providing information and flu shots with partners such as Walgreens, the Community College nursing program, and Sampson County Health Department; Monthly foot care; Evidenced based exercise programs; Intergenerational and volunteer opportunities...
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