Charlotte Senior Center News & Cafe Menus
by Mary Recchia Activities Coordinator
June 16, 2011, page 15.....

Let’s Zumba!
Zumba Gold with Jeanne Neu has just been added to the summer lineup! The fun workout for anyone, any age, any ability will be on Thursday afternoons from 1-1:45 p.m. beginning June 30. Zumba Gold was designed for the older active adult and utilizes the same great Latin styles of music and dance that are used in the basic program. It’s just as much fun, just not as fast! This easy-to-follow program allows anyone any age or any sex to be able to perform the Zumba Gold dance moves. The routines are easy to learn and follow so that success can be achieved quickly. Some of the featured dances in this program are Salsa, Cha-Cha, Cumbia, Rock ‘n Roll and Merengue. In addition they also use such dances as the twist, the Charleston, belly dancing, flamenco and tango. The Zumba® Gold program strives to improve balance, strength, flexibility and, most importantly, the heart. Be sure to wear comfortable workout clothing, bring water and a towel as well as a “ready to party” attitude! Registration required. Fee: $42

The center is pleased to host the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, June 16, from 2-7 p.m. The comfortable atmosphere and great snacks make giving the “Gift of Life” at this site most pleasurable.

A new session of T’ai Chi with David McNally begins on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. Dates: 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 and 7/21. Learn Sun style Tai Chi, the youngest of the major styles developed by Sun Lu-Tang (1861-1932). Endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, the short form (12 movements) is easy to learn and designed to improve balance, flexibility, stability and overall health. David has studied Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi since 1985 and trained in Tai Chi for Arthritis as developed by Dr. Paul Lam. Registration required. Fee: $42.

Let’s Ride! with Sojourn Bicycling on Tuesday morning, June 21, beginning from the center at 9 a.m. Destination: Shelburne. Get outdoors, meet some folks and enjoy yourself with Charlotte-based Sojourn for this fun, supported, recreational ride. Snacks and refreshments will be provided along with the support van. Registration required. No fee. If you would like to come along but don’t have a bike, let us know. For $15 Sojourn will provide you with a properly sized bicycle.

English Country Dance returns with Judy Chaves on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-6 p.m. Dates: 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13 and 7/27. Come learn to English Country dance! The forerunner of American contra dancing, its only prerequisites are a knowledge of right from left (though occasional lapses are quickly forgiven!) and a willingness to move to some of the most glorious music around: traditional and early English tunes. We’ll cover basics as well as more advanced figures, switch partners often (so it doesn’t matter if you sign up as a single or a couple), have you speaking the lingo in no time (“Mirror hey!” “Siding!” “Half figure-of-eight!”), perhaps learn a bit of dance history, and have a lot of fun in the process. Judy has been teaching ECD to all ages for over 10 years. Registration necessary. Fee: $45.

Our Sixth Annual Celebration of Art for the September art exhibit, Faces, Flowers and Far Away Places, is a non-juried show open to artists ages 50+ of all “mastery” levels with both two- and three- dimensional art welcomed. We added a “theme” to last year’s exhibit and invited stories to be submitted for the program. This year we want to ask, “What compelled you?” and hope to have a lively discussion among artists and viewers at a reception on September 7, just after the Wednesday lunch. Registration forms with specific details will be available during the The Lighthearted Arts Group on Friday, June 17, in the café. The deadline for entry forms is August 12.

Caption with picture in paper:
Mary Lighthall describes the portrait of her mother that her aunt, Ruth G. Mould, painted at the beginning of her career before she had any formal training. Mould’s art, including portraits of Charlotters, landscapes, still lifes and painted objects, is the June exhibit at the Senior Center. Lighthall enthralled the after-lunch audience on June 1 with stories about Mould.
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The Café Menu

MONDAY, JUNE 20
Carrot soup, salad and homemade dessert

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
Pasta Primavera, cheese medley, apple squares
 
MONDAY, JUNE 27
Pulled pork sandwiches with side dishes and homemade dessert

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29
Taco salad and strawberry shortcake

Senior Luncheons are held every Wednesday at noon. Reservations are necessary in advance and can be made by calling the Senior Center at 425-6345. A $4 donation is requested. Reservations are not required for the Monday Munch.