252.638.1790

* Craven County Senior Services is OPEN Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. Masks are encouraged for those who have not been vaccinated. See Below for Upcoming Holiday Closing info. 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.
Click here for a printable HDM flyer to share!
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

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!
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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
For information on these programs please call us at (252) 638-1790

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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!
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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
811 George Street
New Bern, NC
(252) 638-1790
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Upcoming Holiday Closing are:  9/2, 11/11, 11/28 &29, 12/24, 25 & 26/2024