30th Annual Senior Games in the Pines
(April 22 - March 11, 2013)
Senior Games is a network of over 50 local games held in every county or region of North Carolina. It consists of two divisions of competition - Silver Arts for the creative person adn official sports for those more athletically inclined. Senior games is a wellness and health promotion program that includes fun, fitness and fellowship. The local games offers over 25 team and individual sports. For more information you can contact Scott Kidd at Moore County Recreation 910-947-2504.
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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

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

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Fitness & Classes for Seniors
Our fitness and wellness programs/classes allow individuals to improve their health or maintain it. Our programs/classes are fun and offer positive, life - long productivitiy. Some of our program/classes are pro-rated. All classes are fun and exciting.
 
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.

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Line Dancing
Line dancing is a fun way 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
Fee: $15r / $30nr (six month cycle)



Advanced Tap
Join the fun and enjoy the memories of tap dancing.
Location: Douglass Community Center
Dates: Fridays
Time: 10:00pm- 11:30pm
Fee: $15r / $30nr (six month cycle)

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
Table tennis is the most popular racket sport in the world, with over 300 million active members of governing associations worldwide. You can become a better table tennis player by joining our class. Mary Crusius leads the class. We use regulation tables, table tennis balls and rackets.  
Location: Douglass Coummunity Center
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays (September - February)
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee: 10r / $20nr

Corn Hole NEW!
Cornhole, also known as bean bag toss, corn toss, baggo or bags, is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. These platforms are usually with plywood or plastic and are often decorated. A corn bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point. Play continues until a player reaches the score of 21. Bring a friend and challenge another team! You can play Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:00pm. Call ahead of time to set up game!  

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 for CHECK OUT FREE. Must fill out registration form then a check out card will be issued. Equipment available during operating hours. Call for more information 692-2463.


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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