* Craven County Senior Services has temporarily relocated to 408 Hancock St, New Bern, NC 28560. The hours are still Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Please call 252-638-1790 for questions. *
GENERAL SERVICES
Home Delivered Meals and Congregate Nutrition
Both the Home Delivered Meals (HDM) and Congregate Nutrition Programs are funded by the Home and Community Care Block Grant. Each program provides 1/3 of the daily recommended nutrition for older adults.
Home Delivered Meals are distributed each weekday to approximately 160 older adults in Craven County. To be eligible, an individual must be at least 60 years of age, unable to prepare a nutritious meal for his or her self, and homebound. For more details and/or to apply, contact the Home Delivered Meals Coordinator at (252) 638-1790.
Home Delivered Meals are distributed each weekday to approximately 160 older adults in Craven County. To be eligible, an individual must be at least 60 years of age, unable to prepare a nutritious meal for his or her self, and homebound. For more details and/or to apply, contact the Home Delivered Meals Coordinator at (252) 638-1790.
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Congregate Nutrition provides the same meal to seniors who are able to attend the senior center. To be eligible, an individual must be at least 60 years of age. For more information, contact the Congregate Nutrition Coordinator at (252) 638-1790
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Activities
The senior center hosts a variety of activities and exercise programs for older adults.
- Arts and Crafts
- Coffee and social time
- Computer Aid and Wifi
- Oil Painting
- Billiards
- Tai Chi
- Cards
- Chair Exercise
- Yoga and Chair Yoga
- Puzzles, books, audio books and board games
- Chair Volleyball
- Bingo and more!
Health Promotion Programs
Craven County Senior Services offers several Health Promotion - Evidence Based programs:
- Chair Exercise - Stretch and Strength-Weights
- Core Workout - Chair
- Chair Yoga
- Floor Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Chair Volleyball
- Seasonal Walking Groups
NEWSLETTER
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities are available to help older adults and other members of the community stay active. Volunteers deliver meals to the homebound, help serve food at congregate meal sites, lead recreational programs, and help with special events. Currently need MOW drivers to fill in several routes.
We Appreciate our Volunteers!
We Appreciate our Volunteers!
Other Resources
For more information on resources in the community, please click here and learn about NC 2-1-1
Location and Hours of Operation
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Open Monday through Friday except for county holidays.
Senior Activity Center Temporarily relocated to 408 Hancock St New Bern, NC (252) 638-1790 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Upcoming Holiday Closing are: |
