Each May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM).
The 2022 theme, Age My Way, explores how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible.
Here are a few local suggestions for staying active and involved in Cabarrus County:
Age My Way Scavenger Hunt, May 4, Frank Liske Park, Concord (Register by May 3)
Chair Line Dance Classes (Four sessions beginning May 20. Register by May 15.)
Jiggy with the Piggy Festival, May 13-15, Kannapolis
Dances at the Cabarrus County Senior Center, Concord
🎸May 6, Delmonicos
Health and Wellness classes
Arts and Crafts
Walk with Us, Cabarrus (Learning stroll to learn about the County's work and its facilities in downtown Concord)
Pam's Kitchen Cooking Classes
Pam's Kitchen Cooking Show (recipe video series)
Successful Gardner (gardening video series)
Mindful Cabarrus (meditation video series)
Historical Moments (local documentaries)
Resource List
Behavioral and Mental Health
Housing and Rent
Low-Income Household Water Assistance
Food and Nutrition Assistance
Medicaid and Special Assistance
Abuse and Neglect
Veterans
Employment
🥇 Senior Centers
📚 Libraries
🩺 Community Paramedics
🌻 Cooperative Extension
✅ Resident benefits and assistance