Trident Area Agency on Aging Rocks to Help Seniors!

Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities.

This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes the important role of older adults. This May, communities across the nation will recognize older Americans as productive, active, and influential members of society.

Older Americans Month celebrations will acknowledge the value that older adults continue to bring to our communities by making an effort to applaud recent achievements of local elders and inviting them to share the activities they do to unleash the power of age.

While Trident Area Agency on Aging provides services, support, and resources to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month is a great opportunity to show special appreciation! We will continue to provide opportunities for elders to come together and share their experiences with one another, as well as with individuals of other generations.

Trident Area Agency on Aging is hosting a month long Golden Ribbon Awareness Campaign to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Older Americans Month, along with our 2nd Annual Rock A Thon. The Rock A Thon will be held at Tanger Outlet on May17th from 11:00am-6:00pm. Come to Tanger Outlet and support our twenty teams as the Rock to support our area seniors. Browse and bid on twenty one of a kind masterpiece rocking chairs and donate to support our area seniors. 100% of the funds raised stay local to provide home and community based services to Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities and Caregivers. Trident Area Agency on Aging has been providing assistance, advocacy and answers on aging since 1991! 

Contact us at 843-554-2276 or www.tridentaaa.org to learn more about our month long celebration of Older Americans Month and the 2nd Annual Rock A Thon.

Are you JOY?

The City of North Charleston invites “JOY” (“Just Older Youth”) to participate in our active programming, tailored to encourage an active lifestyle, healthy living, and promote fellowship. The City’s menu of activities, now expanded through partnerships with local businesses, satisfies a variety of interest and creates excitement for each senior. If you are interested in taking part, contact Senior Coordinator Belinda Swindler at (843) 745-1028 or via email at belindaswindler@yahoo.com.

Senior Line Dancing Felix Davis Community Center Every Monday Beginner Class – 9:00 am Intermediate Class – Immediately following “Jolly Friends” Bingo Felix Davis Community Center Every Wednesday 1:00 pm Senior Tennis Danny Jones Sports Complex Every Monday through Friday 8:00 am Weather permitting Senior Bowling League Sandpiper Bowling Lanes on Ashley Phosphate Rd Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Practice begins – 9:00 am League Bowling begins – 9:30 am League and Recreational bowling is offered

Seniorcize Felix Davis Community Center Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 am – 11:15 am A low aerobics class Senior Yoga Felix Davis Community Center Every Wednesday 5:30 pm Senior Golfing The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation Every Tuesday 8:00 am Prizes and refreshments are provided Senior Water Aerobics 2070 Northbrook Boulevard Every Monday through Thursday Contact Premier Physical Therapy for more information at (843) 797-5167

In an effort to encourage walking we invite “JOY” to walk historic Park Circle. Join the “Walk the Circle Club” by completing a registration form at the desk in the Felix Davis Community Center. Throughout the year, the number of laps walked is recorded and special recognition is given to accomplished walkers.

Other activities available for “JOY” include ceramics, contra dancing, disc golf, quilting and square dancing.

Seniors are invited to join the North Charleston Spring Bocce League. For more information and registration, join us on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 7:00 pm at the Felix Davis Community Center.

For more senior activities information,offered by the City of North Charleston, contact Senior Coordinator Belinda Swindler at (843) 745-1028 or via email at belindaswindler@yahoo.com.