The April 2024 meeting was held at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center.
Nine members of the Council on Successful Aging met at the Center and were given a tour of the facility by Director Keisha Williams. For many, this was a first-time visit.
The building is a single level county facility operated for Carteret County citizens 50+, caregivers, and the community at large.
Activities emphasize health and wellness programming, featuring a fitness center, social events, computer instruction, and many other educational and recreational activities – all free.
For those 60+, a free nutrition program (lunch), home delivered meals, and transportation to and from the Center are available.
The large dining hall also serves as a venue for special seasonal, holiday events and seminars as well as monthly dances.
The facility includes a lending library, and dedicated bridge game, yoga, billiards, arts and crafts, and computer instruction work rooms.
Staying independent is the key.
The group also stayed for lunch and discussions.
Agenda: Ongoing Business
Follow up from our tour of the Leon Mann Center
- Comments? Surprises?
- We have an opportunity to bring two activities to Pine Knoll Shores on a weekly basis; there is no charge to participants or the town: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program. (Donations to the Leon Mann Center are requested, but not required.)
Raising our awareness in the community
- Ideas for our next forum offerings?
- Other announcements: Senior games: Senior Expo will be held May 17, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Leon Mann Center.
- Volunteer Opportunities through the Medical Mobile Unit operated by Carteret Health Care –[email protected]
New Business
- Should we have a corresponding secretary?
- Shoreline writers?
- Facebook changes
- Working toward a master data base for the town and recognized users to access.