Events – Durham Center for Senior Life | Nonprofit Organization

Events

Main Center: 406 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham NC 27701

All classes and programs are offered free of charge to Durham County residents 55+.

For new participants, please schedule a tour to become a member.

Learn & Play: Blackjack

Monday Mornings | 406 Cafe

Learn the rules and strategies of Blackjack in a casual environment. Develop your skills through friendly, non-gambling gameplay. All levels welcome!

Learn & Play: Pinochle

Wednesdays | 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Activity Room

Learn the rules and strategies of Pinochle in a casual setting. Bid on points and try to win tricks in this unique card game. All skill levels are welcome!

Fitness with Keta

Fridays (Begins 5/8) | 8:40 AM – 9:30 AM | Exercise Room

This lowimpact fitness class incorporates chair exercises with a focus on building strength.

Meeting Health & Wellness Goals

Monday, May 4

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Volunteer Room

This group returns to help you find resources and support in meeting your personal health and wellness goals! This session will focus in part on planning for future group meetings and activities.

Basics of Essential Oils

Monday, May 4

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Classroom

Learn the basics of essential oils: how to use them, when to use them, which ones to choose!

Art Gallery Show

Monday, May 4

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Upper Commons

Meet our DCSL artists! The gallery will showcase the work of beginning and intermediate students, as well as some other “beginning” work done recently by these students. Light refreshments provided.

Mother’s Day Hat Decorating

Tuesday, May 5

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Art Studio

Bring a hat and add some flair with flowers, ribbons and feathers. Bring your hats on Friday, May 8th to our Mother’s Day Tea. to show off your style!

The Joy of Origami: Flower Power

Wednesday, May 6

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Art Studio

Discover how to fold a variety of origami flowers including a tulip, a petal flower and a
lotus. All are welcome. No experience required. Materials provided. You are never too old to fold!

Kris Adora: Mind Moves

Wednesday, May 6

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Theater

Speech Language Pathologist, Kris Adora, will provide a fun and interactive presentation about practical strategies for memory!

Mother’s Day Tea Party & Hat Parade

Friday, May 8

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Activity Room

Wear your favorite decorated hat to show off in our Hat Parade and enjoy light refreshments and tea to recognize and celebrate all the mothers in our community! See pg. 6 for hat decorating details. Call 919-688-8247 ext. 110 to register.

Mini-Robot Games

Friday, May 8

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Volunteer Room

Join Durham County Library staff for a variety of games using tiny robots. Guide your robot through an obstacle course, use them on the miniature bowling lane and more! No robotics
experience required!

Introduction to the Internet and Email: Parts 1, 2 & 3

May 11 – 13

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Computer Lab

Let’s get to down to the basics with instructor Frederick “Stoney” Brown, as he shows you the how-to’s of the Internet and email.

Mini-Robot Games

Friday, May 8

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Volunteer Room

Join Durham County Library staff for a variety of games using tiny robots. Guide your robot through an obstacle course, use them on the miniature bowling lane and more! No robotics
experience required!

Movie Night: It Happened One Night (1935)

Tuesday, May 12 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Theater

This romantic comedy from 1935 is a multi-Oscar winning movie starring Clark Gable and
Claudette Colbert. A rogue reporter ends up stuck following an heiress on a cbus journey.

Exploring Art Mediums:
Inking Handmade Paper

Thursday, May 14
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Art Studio

This month see a bamboo demonstration and use acrylic ink with brush and/or pen in a fluid, simple, Japanese sumi-e style on handmade paper. If you made paper in April, you can bring that to use as well. Spaces are limited; call 919-688-8247 ext. 110 to register today

Move Well, Feel Good:
Mat Pilaties

Thursday, May 14 & 28

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Exercise Room

A fun, beginner-friendly mat Pilates class designed for seniors to build strength, improve
balance, and boost flexibility — all at your own pace. No equipment needed, just bring
yourself!

Chinese Workshop

Friday, Friday, May 15 & 29
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Volunteer Room

Join this workshop to learn different topics about Chinese history and culture each month, as well as some basic Chinese language! All are welcome and topics rotate each session.

Duke SciTalks

Friday, May 15

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Classroom

Postdoctoral researchers from Duke University share short, TED-style talks about their research across a range of STEM disciplines. Previous topics include bone reconstruction, AI, brain health, and more!

Durham History Presentation

Monday, May 18

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Volunteer Room

Join staff from the Museum of Durham History to explore the history of our own city.

Painting With Police

Wednesday, May 20
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Art Studio

Socialize and paint with Durham Police Officers. A painting teacher will lead an
afternoon workshop. Supplies provided. Spaces limited, so please call 919-688-8247 ext. 110 to secure your spot!

Memorial Day Cookout

Friday, May 22

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Join us for a festive cookout filled with great food and community spirit as we honor those who served. Hot dogs and dessert will be provided, and we encourage you to bring your favorite dish to share! Please call 919-688-8247 ext. 110 to register.

Monthly Member Check-In

Tuesday, May 26

12:15 PM | Theater

Stay connected with center updates from DCSL staff. Please share your thoughts and give us feedback on how we are doing. No registration is necessary.

Birthday Celebration

Wednesday, May 27

12:30 PM | Lower Commons

Join us to celebrate DCSL members born in May with cake, crowns, and a special Bingo game with Maria Marquis! To register please call 919-688-8247 ext. 110

Champion Your Heart Health

Wednesday, May 27

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Volunteer Room

May is Older American’s Month and this year’s theme is Champion Your Health. Join Linda Rayburn, RN and Cyndi Powell of Comfort Keepers, to learn how to champion your own heart health.

Respecting Choices

Friday, May 29

10:00 AM | Volunteer Room

Join B for an info session about person-centered decision-making regarding end-of-life care. Learn about the options available to you and set up an appointment to get one-on-one help

Movie Matinee Series

Every Monday at 1:00 pm & Friday at 12:30 pm join us in the theater for a themed movie matinee.

About Us

The Durham Center for Senior Life is a nonprofit organization and is designated by the State of North Carolina as a Center of Excellence.

Current Hours

Monday – Friday:

8:30am – 5:00pm

Saturday & Sunday:

Closed

Contact

Durham Center for Senior Life
406 Rigsbee Ave.
Suite 202
Durham, NC 27701

Phone: 919-688-8247
Fax: 919-683-3406

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