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Celebrate Older Americans Month With Us —

All Events Are On Us!

May is Older Americans Month, and this year’s national theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” inspires us to celebrate the vibrancy, wisdom, and continued contributions of older adults in our community.

To honor this special month, Senior Community Connections is offering our members a full calendar of events—completely free of charge! This is a rare opportunity to connect, celebrate, and engage in some of our most loved gatherings and brand-new experiences. We hope you’ll join us for as many as you can!

🧡 As a special treat in May, we will give a surprise gift to the member attending the most May events - so RSVP soon!

RSVPs are encouraged where required, and space is limited for some activities. Scroll below to find your favorites! RSVP to any of the events below by emailing us at SeniorsLKN@gmail.com

📅 MAY EVENTS LINEUP

🍳 First Friday Breakfast

Date: Friday, May 2

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Sun Up Café, Mooresville

Host: Becca H.

Start the month with good conversation and great food. Grab a seat and enjoy breakfast with fellow members. We are trying out a new location this month at Langtree in Mooresville.

🎬 Movie Matinee: "Thelma"

Date: Thursday, May 9

Time: 1 PM

Location: Davidson Town Hall, Community Room

Host: Shana E.

Join us for a lighthearted afternoon at the movies. We’re working on securing a screening of Thelma— a comedy about a senior taking revenge on her scammers. Stay tuned for final details!

🍦 Ice Cream Social

Date: Thursday, May 15

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: Handel’s, Cornelius

Host: Jen S.

Cool off with a sweet treat and some warm conversation. No better way to enjoy May than a scoop of your favorite flavor!

🍽️ Member Appreciation Dinner

Date: Thursday, May 22

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Brooklyn South Cornelius

Host: Christy R.

We’re rolling out the red carpet for YOU! Let us treat you to dinner at a local restaurant and great company, and thank you for being the heart of SCC.

💬 “Good Hearted Living” Talk with Amanda Buck

Date: Friday, May 30

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Davidson Community Library

Host: Amy W.

Amanda Buck from Carolina Caring shares an uplifting talk inspired by Steve Wilson’s work on emotional wellness. Learn simple, joyful practices for reducing stress and increasing laughter in your daily life.

🎶 The Coasters in Concert at CAIN Center

Date: Saturday, May 31

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: CAIN Center for the Arts

Enjoy a night of doo-wop magic with The Coasters! Sing along to unforgettable hits like “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown,” and “Poison Ivy.” A fun night out to close out Older Americans Month! Limited seats available.

📩 Don’t miss out on these free events

🔗 [RSVP Today →] SeniorsLKN@gmail.com

Partner Events

St. Alban's Music

When: Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m.

Music at St. Albans welcomes Mallarmé Music.

Durham-based Mallarmé Music presents "Bach to Beatles to Bluegrass". Follow the history of the music for strings starting with works by J.S. Bach through traditional bluegrass arranged for quartet by Mark O’Connor.

The concert will be available via live streaming. For information about that option and tickets, visit M@SA’s website: www.musicatstalbansdavidson.org.

All concerts are followed by a meet-the-artists reception.

DCPC Concert

Baroque violinist David Wilson, longtime member of the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra and many other ensembles, will perform an unaccompanied recital featuring four Fantasias by Georg Philipp Telemann and the d minor Partita by Johann Sebastian Bach (which includes the famous Chaconne). The one-hour program will take place at Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Lingle Chapel (entrance facing Main Street) on Friday, May 9 at 7:00 pm. Donations gratefully accepted.

Davidson Scholars

On the third Wednesday of every month, please join us for an engaging topic presented by an expert in the field at 1:00 p.m. at the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center (251 South St., Davidson, NC 28036). More INFO.

In-Person Book Club at Davidson Library

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

Northern Regional Rec Center

Check out this month's senior program offerings at the link HERE!

SENIOR LIVING

Honoring Our Timeless Treasures

For Older Americans Month, and this year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” we are challenged to rethink and redefine what it means to grow older. It’s a powerful reminder that aging should not be seen as a decline, but as an opportunity to embrace life’s next chapter—full of possibility, independence, and continued growth.

At Senior Community Connections, we believe that the older adults in our community are an incredible resource—bringing wisdom, resilience, and energy that inspire all of us. This month, we’re flipping the script on aging by celebrating the stories, accomplishments, and contributions of seniors who continue to shape our community.

Throughout May, we encourage you to:

• Challenge aging stereotypes by sharing your own or a loved one’s story of living vibrantly at any age.
• Join our events—whether it’s a workshop on aging well or a social gathering to celebrate each other’s journeys.
• Spread the word about the importance of supporting older adults in staying connected, active, and engaged.

“Aging isn’t about slowing down—it’s about embracing the next adventure and living life on your own terms.”

– Anonymous Senior

This May, let’s flip the script and celebrate the vibrant, powerful, and endless possibilities of aging!

Ad Space Now Available!

Interested in placing an ad in our digital newsletter?

Email SCC at seniorslkn@gmail.com for more information! All proceeds go directly to our non profit!

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We could not operate without the tremendous 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 by emailing seniorslkn@gmail.com or visit our website HERE!

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 such as social events or memberships at seniorslkn@gmail.com

Thank you to our generous donors!

Ellen Giduz

Calden Real Estate

Timothy and Kelly Gamble

Stephanie Kernick

James McKeown

Martha Toll-Reed

David Barry

Loretta Wertheimer

Hugh Barger

The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Scott and Kathleen Giles (in honor of Natalie Heling)

Senior Community Connections

PO Box 327 Davidson, NC 28036

seniorsLKN@gmail.com

980-689-1843

www.seniorcommunityconnections.org