International Picnic Day (June 15; true date 18)
On this day, we celebrate this popular summer tradition by enjoying the cool shade of the Reservoir Park shelter. We will travel to Reservoir Park and enjoy a picnic. We will pack our favorite foods and head to the beautiful Reservoir Park to enjoy nature and the water. We will meet at the Douglass Community Center (you can meet us there as well) at 11:15 am. We will drink “bug juice” in honor of the outdoors! We have coolers available... [Read More...]
Banana Split Day (June 7; true date June 3)
Bananas were introduced to the U.S. fofr the first time in June, 1876; and in 1876 ice cream could be bought commercially. Both events made the banana split possible. This event will take place after Brown Bag Lunch/Game day. We will make banana splits, with all the toppings, after everyone eats lunch. The cost is $3r/$6nr. Please sign up and pay by June 1. Read More →
Senior Day Camp (June 4 – 8)
Monday: Get to Know the Town of Southern Pines; Tuesday: Game Day; Wednesday: Puzzle Day; Thursday: Wellness Day; Friday: Picnic. All events will take place at the DCC from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Read More →
National Senior Health & Fitness Day (May 30)
You’re invited to join more than 1,000 local organizations in all 50 states on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 as we celebrate the 18th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. The common goal for this day: to help keep older Americans healthy and fit. Always set for the last Wednesday in May, National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults. Senior Health & Fitness Day... [Read More...]
Asian – American & Pacific Islander Month (May 16)
We will travel to Susa Sushi and enjoy sushi or hibachi in honor of this month’s theme. The cuisine is excellent! The cost is $1r/$2nr for transportation only. Please sign up and pay by May 10. Min/Max: 5/13 Read More →
May Day (May 1)
This day has been observed as a holiday for many centuries in Europe. It is a day on which we can revive the custom of placing flower – filled baskets on the door steps o friends or neighbors. Today, we will make paper strip flower bouquets to decorate the DCC. The fun kicks off at 11:30 am. We will also learn about this holiday and how it was introduced to the U.S. Please sign up by April 28. Read More →
Willie Nelson’s Birthday (April 30)
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed... [Read More...]
Guglielmo Marconi’s Birthday (April 26; true date April 25)
Guglielmo Marcone was an Italian electrical engineer born in 1874. He invented the radio. We will honor Guglielmo’s birthday by having a dance! What better way to use our radio than to dance? The fun kicks off at 6:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please sign up and pay by April 15. The cost is $5r/$10nr. Read More →
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site (April 14) The site where Royal Governor William Tryon led the NC militia against the Regulators in battle on May 16, 1771. Located on the grounds is the Allen House, a log dwelling characteristic of those lived in by frontier people on the western fringes of the colony. The Allen House was constructed around 1780 and was donated by descendants of the family and restored and refurbished with its original furnishings.... [Read More...]
HomeChoice Network – Licensed Home Care Agency
HomeChoice Network, Inc. 910.944.1116 260 Magnolia Square Ct. Aberdeen, NC 28315 www.hchoicenet.com HomeChoice Network, Inc. is a locally owned and operated Licensed Home Care Agency. The owners are hands on operators with over forty years of long-term care experience. Our mission is to provide services that will enable seniors to cope with the requirements of independent living while remaining in the familiar surroundings of home, wherever they call... [Read More...]
