Seniors
Don't just sit there! Come join us for lots of exciting activities!
You have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of recreation activities. Take some time out for fun, fitness, and fellowship, developing new skills, renewing an old hobby, making new friends, and more. No invitation is needed and THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS!!! Put your name on the mailing list to receive up-to-date information on programs for adults age 55 and better. Details on programs listed, as well as new programs and trips, are described in the SENIOR CHALLENGE which is distributed monthly. Call the Senior Division at 692-7376 or email Rynet Oxendine oxendine@southernpines.net
Volunteering is a great way to learn about the Town and Programs offered through the senior division and the Recreation Department. Make new friends and have fun with us at the Douglass Community Center. Please call 692-7376 to register as a volunteer or just come by and pick up a calendar of events.
Online payment of Recreation fees is now available.
The following links will take you to information about the various Senior programs we offer.
Senior Travel
Trips are the most famous activities we provide for our older adults. We enjoy different kinds of trips all over North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. Enjoy fun, fellowship and food!
Historic Raleigh Trolley Tour
From the first mule drawn streetcar in 1886 to the first electric trolley cars in 1933, the trolley was part of the Raleigh street scene. Bloomsbury Park was opened in 1912 at the end of the trolley line, near old Lassiter Mill, to attract riders. After an absence of five decades, the trolley returned to the downtown streets in 1889. The narrated tour lasts one hour with stops throughout down town. The trolley stops at Mordecai Historic Park, Bicentennial Plaza, Glenwood South, Joel Lane House, and City Market. Passengers can de-board at any stop and re-board the trolley at no additional fee. Seating is not guaranteed when re-boarding the trolley.
Please register by June 19.
Location: Campbell House Upper Parking
Time: 9:15 am - 2:00 pm
Date: Saturday, July 18
Fee: $17r / $34nr
Min/Max: 9/13
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Museum of Life & Science
The museum of Life and Science is a world-class science center and the smart choice for learning and fun. You'll find hundreds of state-of-the-art, hands-on exhibits that spark the wonder and amazement of scientific discovery in people of all ages. Inside the Museum learn about space travel, weather and visit native North Carolina wildlife. Enjoy a dazzling array of butterflies and tropical planats at the Magic Wings Butterfly House.
Location: Campbell House Upper Parking
Time: 9:00 - 3:00 pm
Date: Wednesday, August 19
Fee: $20r / $40nr
Min/Max: 9/13
Senior Special Events
Movie in the Park
The Movie in the Park series will take place Fridays; June 26, July 17, August 21 and September 11. It begins at 7:30 pm (Movie starts at 8:15pm) and lasts as long as the movie. The event is FREE. There will be food vendors on site; however, you may bring food. For the June movie the sponsors are: Southern Pines Recreation & Parks, Southern Pines Business Association, Best Western (Pinehurst Inn), Muirfield Broadcasting, Inc. (Star 102.5, Sandhills 3 TV, 550 AM WIOZ, and Meridian kiosks (King Products & Solutions).
Flyer (PDF)
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Fourth of July Party
Come out and make colonial hats, sing patriotic songs and talk about the Liberty Bell and other past time trivia. We will have light refreshments and lots of fun!
Please register by June 30th.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Date: Thursday, July 2
Fee: $2r / $4nr
Picnic in the Park
July is National Picnic Month. In honor of this event we will enjoy a picnic at Memorial Park. We will throw some hotdogs on the grill and enjoy refreshments and games!
Please register by July 1st
Location: Memorial Park Shelter
Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm
Date: Wednesday, July 8th
Fee: $2r / $4nr
Senior Appreciation Day
This day is observed for our older adults. Stop by and enjoy a movie and popcorn for free!
Please register by Monday, July 27th
Location: Douglass Community Center
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Date: Friday, July 31
Fee: FREE
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Summer Beach Party
Dreaming of a beach getaway on those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer? We will host a beach party at the Douglass Community Center minus the heat. We'll enjoy Caribbean coolers, beach pudding cups and sailboat sandwiches.
Please register by July 31.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Date: Tuesday, August 4
Fee: $2r / $4nr
It's a Mystery Party
You never know what's going to happen when you participate in a mystery party-it's a mystery! We will have a mystery crime hunt, refreshments and a lot more fun!
Please register by August 17th
Location: Douglass Community Center
Time: 11:30am - 12:30 pm
Date: Tuesday, August 18th
Fee: $2r / $4nr
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Learn new skills, meet new people and have fun!
Canasta
Canasta is a matching game in which the object is to create melds of cards of the same rank and then go out by playing or discarding all cards in your hand.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mahjong Club
Mahjong is a game that originated in China and requires four players. Mahjong involves skill, strategy, an calculation, as well as a certain degree of luck. We have several sets so more individuals can play. Come join and learn to play if you have never tried. It is great fun!
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Thursdays
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
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Chess
Chess is a recreational and competive game for two players. Don Hammerman instructs all levels of participants. Bring a board and enjoy the challenge!
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Thursdays
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Craft Club
We work on items for the Douglass Community Center activities. We would love to have you come and join our group! The group will assist in providing decorations for every season and occasion at the Douglass Community Center. The craft club paints, makes jewelry and decorations and more for free!! Weekly attendance is not required. Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Fridays
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fitness & Classes for Seniors
Our fitness and wellness programs provide individuals with the opportunity to engage in fun and healthy activities. These programs provide low-impact exercise to help maintain a positive, life long regime.
Senior Gym Time
Walking is one of the best methods of exercising. It helps burn calories, reduces the risk of developing or dying of heart disease, helps maintain healthy bones, controls blood pressure, etc. Come out and join the senior gym time and enjoy walking while meeting new people.
Location: Southern Pines Recreaion Center
160 Memorial Park Court
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:30 - 11:30am (March - June)
5:30 - 6:30 pm (June-August)
Fee: $10r / $20nr through August
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Line Dancing 
Line dancing is one of the most fun ways to get healthy and stay fit. You can lower your cholesterol, strengthen your heart and have fun at the same time. Join Carole Amlot as she teaches old favorites and new dances.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Tuesdays - Bi-Monthly
Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Sessions: Begins the first of the month
Fee: $28 r / $56 nr
Min/Max: 5/15
NEW - Tap Dance
Have you got Happy Feet? Come join us at the Douglass Community Center the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month for Tap Dance. Mary Lou Bernett is the dance leader.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Dates: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: Beginner - 10:00 am
Advanced - 11:00 am
Fee: $15r/$30nr
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Fitness Room
Get into shape in our Douglass Community Center fitness room. Equipment available includes: exercise balls, stretch bands, free weights, bench press, shoulder press, bikes and more. Fitness room is open during regular operating hours.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Monday through Friday
March - August
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fee: $10r /$20nr
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Table Tennis
Do you enjoy playing table tennis? Come out and join Mary Cruisus as she instructs. It is a great way to have fun and meet new people.
Location: Douglass Coummunity Center
Date: Tuesdays, March - August
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Fee: 10r / $20nr
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Fishing "NEW"
Grandkids coming and want to go fishing or you just decided it might be fun for a few hours but you don't have a rod or reel? Come by the Douglass Community Center Office and check out a Zebco 33 classic rod and reel. Must fill out registration form then a check out card will be issued. Equipment available during operating hours. Call for more information 692-2463.
Bocce Ball
Visit the Douglass Community Center and enjoy this fun and fast-paced game with fellow participants. You have a choice of playing indoor or outdoor bocce ball. Play begins every Friday.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Fridays
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fee: Free
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Shuffleboard - Memorial Park Court
Enjoy one of the most popular and fun games for free! The shuffleboard courts are located at Memorial Park behind the tennis courts. Keys are available for check out from the Douglass Community Center
Location: Memorial Park Shuffleboard Courts
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Education
We offer education programs dedicated to older adults. These programs are designed to help educate and prepare older adults for certain issues.
(You must pre-register for all Education Classes)
Community Garden
Always wanted a little garden of your own but don't have the room. We have the answer for you with our Community Garden.
The plots are 4'x12' raised beds located behind Armory ball field. You can lease as many plots as you want. Tools, irrigation, fertilizer included in price.
See the registration form for more rules and regulations. Plot map shows where gardens
Final Session: Pest Management
Wednesday, April 1 - 12:00 - 2:00 pm
(contact number for classes 910-947-3188)
Fees: $20r / $40nr per plot
Registration (PDF)
Blueberry Month
July was proclaimed Nation Blueberry Month by the United States Department of Agriculture on May 8th, 1999. The United States produces over 90% of all the blueberries in the world. They have been used in soups, stews, and more for centuries.Join us for some blueberry desserts.
Location: Douglass Coummunity Center
Date: Monday, July 21st
Time: 12:00-12:30 pm
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is designated as National Immunization Month to spotlight the importance of keeping your immunizations up to date. It's gotten rather complicated over the past few years, as many additional shots have been added to the requirements for kids.
As an adult you may be in need of some shots as well. Many of the immunizations that kids now take for ganted, didn't even exist when many of us were children. It's worth checking out waht is available and what you need. The diseases that these vaccines protect against are pretty nasty and better off avoided. A respresentative from the American Red Cross will be here to talk to you about the importance of immunization.
Please register by August 24th.
Location: Douglass Coummunity Center
Date: Monday, August 31st
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Monthly Activities
Every month we sponsor or host various activities that are free to all. We provide legal services, access to the Moore County Library and more!
Brown Bag Lunch and Game Day 
Eat your lunch, enjoy refreshments, drinks then when lunch is over we play some games. Bingo, Scattergories, Phase 10, Bridge, and Taboo are just a few of the games the group attempts. Do you have a favorite you would like to share? Bring it along! Please register the Friday before.
Location: Douglass Community Center Lounge
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:30 am- 1:30 pm
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Moore County Book Mobile
Do you enjoy reading? Visit the Douglass Community Center to check out books every other Tuesday of the month from the Moore County Book Mobile. All you need is a library card from Carthage, Aberdeen, Pinebluff, Robbins or Vass.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Every other Tuesday
Time: 11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: FREE
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Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. come tot he Douglass Community Center the second Tuesday of the month. They provide legal services at no cost to individuals who meet the requirements.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Second Tuesday of the month
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Blood Pressure Check
Linda Wallace, Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO, from FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital will visit the Douglass Community Center to do free blood pressure checks.
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 1:00 - 1:45 PM
Games and Activities
Come participate in games and activities every Thursday. Choose from a variety of games.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Rynet & Barbara's Game Choice
Rynet or Barbara will choose a game for participants to learn new skills or renew old skills on the last Tuesday of the month. See how skilled you are at learning a new game or refreshing your memory of an old game.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Last Tuesday of the Month
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
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