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!
Temple Theatre (2/23)
The Odd Couple: compulsive neat freak Felix Unger is thrown out of his house by his divorce bound wife. He wanders aimlessly through the streets of New York, toying with the idea of suicide, before gravitating to the apartment of his best friend, incorrigibly sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison. Worried that Felix will try something desperate, Oscar himself in the process of being divorced by his wife, invites Felix to move in with him. Within a few days, this mismatched par is on the verge of mutual murder: Felix cannot abide Oscar's slovenliness, while Oscar is driven insane by Felix's obsession with cleanliness.
Location: Campbell House Parking Lot
Date: Thursday, February 23
Time: 11:00am and return at 5:00pm
Fee: $25r / $50nr (includes ticket and transportation)
Please sign up and pay by February 1.
Min/Max: 15/25
Senior Special Events
Milk Day (1/10) true date January 11
Celebrate the day milk was delivered in bottles for the first time on January 11th in 1878! We will sample various types of milk and add our favorite flavors! Strawberry, chocolate and more! We will also have desserts to go along with milk. We will make milkshakes as well.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: January 10
Time: 11:30am
Fee: $2r / $2nr
Please sign up and pay by January 2.
The Day the Music Died (2/3)
The Day the Music Died Day commemorates the untimely death of singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper. These three Rock singers died in an airplane crash on February 3, 1959 at the height of their popularity. Every generation has their music idols. These three were among the top of the 1950's generation. Those who grew up in the fifties mourned the premature deaths of their music idols. Memorials and remembrances occured for years. Today, there are many websites memorializing their deaths, and detailing the events before and after the tragedy. We will commemorate this day by watching `La Bamba` and enjoying heavy hors d`oeuvres.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: February 3
Time: 6:00pm
Fee: $2r / $4nr
Please sign up by January 25
Great American Pie Month
On this day, we will sample a variety of pies in honor of Great American Pie month. The sampling begins after lunch on brown bag lunch/game day. We will begin tasting great American pies around 12:00pm.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: February 7
Time: 12:00pm
Fee: $2r / $4nr
Please sign up by Febraury 1
National Tortilla Chip Day (2/24)
Today is a holiday with a crunch. One might even suggest that it is a corny holiday. Well, that's okay because today is National Tortilla Chip Day. Just a few decades ago, Americans seldom ate Corn Chips and Salsa. Its popularity has grown immensely. Today is a tribute to that rising popularity of one of America's favorite munchies. Did you know? The corn chip recipe was brought to the U.S. from Mexico by Texas businessman Elmer Doolin. Celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day with a handfull of crunchy, tasty corn chips and your favorite salsa or dip. We will celebrate with homemade salsa, guacamole and chips!
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Friday, February 24
Time: 12:00pm
Fee: $2r / $4nr
Please sign up by February 20
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CLUBS
Learn new skills, meet new people and have fun!
Bridge
The history of contact bridge, on of the world's most popular partnership card games, dated back to the invention of trick-taking games in the early 16th century, such as whist. Bridge itself forked off from whist with the creation of the game "Biritch" (or "Russian Whist") in the 1800's, and evolved through the late 19th and early 20th centuries to form the present game. This game is usually played by four people in two partnerships, in which "trump" is determined by bidding and the hand opposite the declarer is played as a dummy.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Mondays / Fridays
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
Canasta
Canasta is a matching card 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 & Time: Mondays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesdays - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chess
Chess is a recreational and competitive 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 am - 3:00 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. The group at Douglass Community Center plays the Chinese version. Come join and learn to play if you have never tried. It is great fun! The group meets at 12:30 pm on the last Thursday of the month.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Thursdays
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Darts
Who doesn't enjoy a little competiton? Come and visit the Douglass Community Center on Friday afternoons for a game or two of electronic darts. We have two electronic dart boards that allows up to eight people to play at once. It is a great way to have fun and interact with your peers.
Date: Friday
Please call ahead and register so we can get things set up.
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Craft Club
Are you crafty? Artistic? Then join the Douglass Community Center's Craft Club. The club makes jewelry, decorations, and more. You will have the opportunitiy to meet new people while having fun. All crafts are free!
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Fridays
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Please call ahead to register.
Trivia Day
Regardless of one's age and physical ability, games such as golf, billiards, board games, etc. are considered to be those types of recreational activities that people select to try in order to increase their mental and/or physical skills while enjoying the excitement. Games increase a person's capabilities and assist in developing a better understanding of ourselves.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Please call ahead to register.
Bingo
The Douglass Community Center will host bingo the 2nd Tuesday of every month. The game will begin at 2 or 2:30 and end when everyone is tired. The cost is free if you bring a small prize.
Please call ahead to register.
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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 Recreation Center
160 Memorial Park Court
Date: Monday - Friday
Time:School Hours 9:30 - 11:30 am (Session starts in August and runs to February)
Time: Summer Hours 5:30 pm-6:30pm (Session starts in March and runs to August)
Fee: $10r / $20nr (6 month cycle)
Wii Fit
The Douglass Community Center recently added the Nintendo Wii Fit to the program. You can do yoga, balance games, strength training and aerobics. It is one of the most physically challenging game consoles. The Wii Fit is available for use Monday thru Friday frm 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Wii Tourney
The Nintendo Wii console is one of the most fun consoles to play! You can choose to play baseball, tennis, bowling, boxing or golf. Stop by the Douglass Communitiy Center and challenge your friends to some friendly competition. A winner is determined on the last Monday of the Month.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Mondays
Time: Game play begins at 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Please call ahead to register.
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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
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Sessions: Two month cycle beginning at the first of the month.
Fee: $28r / $56nr
Min/Max: 5/15
Beginner Tap
Join the senior division for beginner tap. The benefits are healthy and FUN!
Location: Douglass Community Center
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Fee: $15r / $30nr (six month cycle)
Senior Fitness with Dee!
February 3rd.
Come to the Douglass Community Center ofr our new fitness class! You will learn how to stretch, warm up, cool down, use exercise/stability bails, and more! The main focus will be on the CORE muscles. Functional movements are highly dependent on the core, and lack of core development can result in a predisposition to injury. The major muscles of the core reside in the area of the belly and the mid and lower back (not the shoulders), and peripherally include the hips, the shoulders and the neck. These muscles help with balance, stability, posture and more! Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Starts February 3rd
Cycle: Six Weeks
Time: 11:00 am
Fee: $15r / $30nr
Flyer (PDF)
Fitness Room
Get into shape in our Douglass Community Center fitness room. Equipment available includes: exercise balls, stretch bands, free weights, exercise tubing, universal machine, elliptical machine, stationary bikes, treadmill, Wii fit and more. Fitness room is open during regular operating hours. You can not get a better deal than this for fitness equipment!
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Monday through Friday
September through February
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 & Thursdays (September - February)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 one on one or two on two bocce ball.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Mondays & Fridays
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: Free
Please call ahead to register.
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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. You can play day or night!
Location: Memorial Park Shuffleboard Courts
Reservoir Park
Enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of nature while getting into shape at the Reservoir Park. We have over 2 miles of walking trails, disc golf and fitness equipment located on the greenway trails.
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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)
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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. We have a plethora of card games, board games and Wii (bowling, baseball, tennis, golf and boxing). We provide snacks and drinks. 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
Fee: FREE (all you need is a Library card from Carthage, Aberdeen, Pinebluff, Robbins or Vass.)
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Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. comes to the 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: 10:00 am - 1:00 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: Second Tuesday of the month
Time: 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Trivia Day
Regardless of one's age and physical ability, games such as golf, billiards, board games, etc. are considered to be those types of recreational activities that people select to try in order to increase their mental and/or physical skills while enjoying the excitement. Join us!
Location: Douglass Community Center
Date: Last Tuesday of the month
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
Please call ahead to register.
Fishing
Rods and reels are availabe to check out at the Douglass Community Center.
Fee: Free
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