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By Carrie Miller

Davie Senior Services

Davie Senior Services beat the heat in July with a variety of activities.

The new weekly classes Introduction to Pickleball Basics began on July 2 for seniors 55 or better that have no Pickleball experience, but want to learn. They meet on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Brock Gym. To register, give Senior Services a call.

Participants visited the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte.

On July 8, Walgreens in Statesville helped with an immunization clinic, giving several seniors updates to needed vaccines.

The Partners Cornhole Tournament was July 11

Friday, July 12, Senior Services held the quarterly Grandparents & Me with Smart Start. Children and grandparents were able to learn about farming.

On July 22, Senior Services was joined by Novant Health’s Jessica Newman to teach the class how to make a dish that was not expensive and healthy for their diets. This class meets once a month.

Davie Recreation and Parks joined Senior Services on July 24 as a stop on the summer Mobile Rec tour of the county. Their program featured the theme “Christmas in July” and folks of all ages were able to create ornaments, gingerbread men, wrap presents while wearing mittens – a funny challenge, and engage in Christmas Trivia and Christmas Bingo.

On July 25, Senior Services celebrated retiring director, Kim Shuskey, with a proper senior center farewell. The 2 p.m. Zumba Class, Singing Seniors, and Boogie Brigade performed and refreshments were served.

To close the month, Civic Federal Credit Union sponsored bingo on July 30.

Upcoming events include Welcome to Medicare and a Beach Party.

To learn more or to register for an event, call 336-753-6230.