SCC Newsletter

April 2023

Lunch Bunch

Senior Community Connections enjoys lunch together monthly at a variety of different local restaurants. Rides can be provided if transportation is a challenge. We hope you will join us soon to have a meal and fellowship together! Come out to enjoy the company of old friends and meet new friends!

Local Library Offers a Wealth of Resources for Seniors

Last month, Nancy Lingle with the Davidson Library shared the many opportunities and resources available during an SCC tour and presentation. With a free library card, you can enjoy many different local resources, gatherings, and digital content.

Monthly book clubs

The 1st Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm for The New In-Person Davidson Branch Book Club!

Click here to register for the next book club!

Davidson Branch Technology Tutors: 1-on-1 Support Session

Sign up for a 30 minute individual session with a library staff member to get help with e-resources, downloading e-books, computer basics, job help assistance, Microsoft Office, Internet, email, or other topics.

Click HERE to register for technology help

Knit-Chat-Read

Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for community conversation, help with a knitting project, and to learn about library resources. Registration is required.

Click here to register now!

Digital News Access

Access major digital publications, free with your library card!

Click HERE to access news resources.

Age-Friendly Communities Survey

In an effort to serve our growing 60+ population, the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services (DSS) – Services for Adults (SFA) Division is seeking input from the community to influence planning for aging residents in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

 This survey will take between 5 – 10 minutes to complete. Please answer each question to best guide planning over the next fifteen (15) years. If you want to learn more about existing resources for older adults, please click the link here to visit the DSS Age-Friendly Mecklenburg site and complete the questions.

Each month, we hope to highlight one of our special board members. The idea is to give a glimpse into SCC’s leadership for new members and volunteers. And add a little fun for those who have been a part of SCC for a while now! Please enjoy this Q&A with our Program Director!

Meet Sue Winter- Hallman!

Your favorite game or sport:

Soccer and Basketball- only March Madness basketball and Davidson

Who's your hero?  

Annelies Marie Frank aka Ann Frank .....for so many reasons. Also Eleanor Roosevelt

Your favorite book: 

JoJo Moyes "Me Before You"

A good movie you have recently watched:  

LaLaLand is a favorite

Your favorite local spot to eat: 

don't have one....my favorite food is a great hamburger with cheese, tomato and lettuce 

Your favorite vacation spot: 

NH, VT and ME

What words do you live by? 

Laugh everyday, listen to the birds singing and remember to say Thank You to others

Your favorite memory with SCC:

Meeting new people at our First Friday Breakfasts and Lunches over the last year and having them come back again.. 

Any other hobbies, interests, or facts about you that you would like to share: 

Gardening with perennials, growing tomatoes and herbs,

sewing and creating wall hangings, painting for fun, hiking in the woods, and enjoying live theater and/or concerts, and walking on the beach. Lived here almost 19 yrs, born in Illinois (in the suburbs of Chicago) I lived in NY on Long Island, was a travel agent and worked for Lufthansa airlines, lived in Allentown, PA, Prescott, AZ, Orlando, Fl and now here in Davidson. Have 2 grown sons in Seattle WA and 2 granddaughters. 

Favorite Memory from my childhood: Roller skating as a child (had a "key" to tighten my skates and riding my 2 wheeler...especially in spring when it stayed "light out" after supper.

Upcoming Events

Your Program Committee members have taken time to plan some fun and educational social events for you. We encourage you to call and make a reservation at 704-980-1843 or email us at seniorsLKN@gmail.com. Let us know if you need a ride. We have volunteers ready to help you. Each event has a deadline to RSVP. Hope you will come and enjoy yourselves and make some new friends.

Combating Stress Talk- March 29- 10am -Come join us for an informal presentation by Alissa Reitz, LCSW at the Davidson Library. Alissa will share some tips to help us deal with our worries and challenges so that we can lead more intentional, joy- filled and mindful lives. You are welcome to share your experiences, ask questions, or simply listen. Alissa specializes in senior mental health. She is the co-founder of Serendipity Therapy, an in-home and telephone based practice in the Lake Norman area. It's not too late to join us!



Hough High School Mama Mia Musical- April 2: 2pm at Hough High School Performing Arts Center Auditorium- 12420 Bailey Road Cornelius, NC. FREE to members. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE. Please RSVP as soon as possible to seniorsLKN@gmail.com or leave a message at 980-689-1843. Let us know if you need a ride.

Book and Puzzle Swap- April 4- 10am-11am - Linden apartments, Community Room, 605 Jetton St. Davidson. Be a part of a fun and relaxing  morning and take a new book or puzzle home with you. Here is the simple way it works: Bring a book or puzzle that you enjoyed and you can take a new one home with you. We had 11 friends at the last event; We are meeting every 2 months on the 1st Tuesday of the month. RSVP by April 1 please.at seniorslkn@gmail.com or call 980-689-1843.

Lunch at Waterman Fish Bar- April 14- 11:30-1:30pm (Well, 2nd Friday this month because of Easter weekend) at the Waterman Restaurant, 9615 Bailey Rd. Cornelius, plenty of parking. And there is more than just seafood there. RSVP by April 12 please, at seniorslkn@gmail.com or call 980-689-1843. Please let us know if you need a ride! We would love to see you there!

Travel Talk and Trivia Game April 19- 1-3pm , North Meck Rec. Center, 18121 Old Stateville Road, Cornelius, Bring some photos of your most memorable trips (notice, we said SOME photos) or if you would love to talk about a wonderful trip you had we welcome that too.  Please RSVP by Friday, April 14 and call Sue Winter at 704-307-8339 or email her at susanjwh@gmail.com. Sue wants to coordinate this so we all have time to play Trivia too. Please call Sue not the North Meck Center.

Mah Jongg- April 20- emple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St. Davidson. We have been invited to learn to play Mah Jongg at the Temple in Davidson. They provide the tiles, the space and of course, the instructor and all we do is come and learn! What a great invitation! We thank them in advance for offering this to us.  RSVP by Monday, April 17.

Partner Events

Davidson Scholars Program- April 19 - 1-2pm at Town Hall in the lower level.

Aging Wide Awake, Meditation Circle- Tuesdays- 10:15- 11:00am on Zoom. We live in a culture where most avoid any talk about aging unless it's about how to defy it. Our weekly meditation circle takes a different approach. We regard our older years as an opportunity to grow. Through exploration of ancient and contemporary wisdom writings and meaningful conversations, we nurture and deepen connections with one another. Curious? Join us! It is open and FREE.

Just for Laughs:

I was at lunch with an old friend the other day and pointed to 2 elderly ladies across the room and said."That will be us in 10 years." 

She said to me, "That's a mirror."  

GET INVOLVED

If you are on FACEBOOK or any social media, please "like" us and share with a friend in our area. Thank you. 

We could not operate without the generous support from our volunteers, community partners and donors. Below are ways you can get involved.

Become a Volunteer

Would you be available to drive a member to an appointment or join them on a walk? No ongoing commitment necessary, just volunteer as you are able. Reach out to Ellen at seniorslkn@gmail.com today to join our roster.

Join the Leadership Team

We are looking for passionate members of the community to join us in our next season of SCC. Email us with your area of interest at seniorslkn@gmail.com