CALENDAR
May Calendar
TECH HELP SESSIONS. SPPL offers one-on-one Technology Help Sessions. A library staff member will sit with you to assist with accessing eBooks, learning how to use a new device, navigating a computer, and to answer any other basic technology questions. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. To make an appointment come into the library or visit www.sppl.net.
MAY EVENTS
Wednesday, May 1
BOOK EVENT. 5 p.m. Cheryl L. Mason J.D. chats leadership and her book Dare to Relate: Leading with a Fierce Heart. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
Thursday, May 2
FILM SERIES. 7 p.m. Watch Batman (1989) during the BatMaynia Film Series. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
THEATER. Enjoy a new production of Macbeth, filmed in a London theater. Cameo Art House Theatre, 225 Hay St., Fayetteville. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
Friday, May 3
LUNCH BUNCH. 11:30 a.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to dine on different cuisines each month as you visit different restaurants in the area. Carpool with friends or meet at the restaurant. Dining locations will be chosen the week before. Info: (910) 692-7376.
ART EXHIBIT. 5 – 7 p.m. The Artists League of the Sandhills will host an opening reception for its As Large as Life exhibit, featuring the art of Vanessa Grebe. It will be on display through May 24. Artists League of the Sandhills, 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Info: www.artistleague.org.
FIRST FRIDAY. 5 – 9 p.m. Come enjoy music from The Wilson Springs Hotel during the First Friday Concert Series. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
THEATER SHOW. 7 p.m. The Encore Center presents Nunsense. There will be more performances on May 4 and 5. Encore Center, 160 E. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines. Info: www.encorecenter.net.
CONCERT. 8 p.m. Chatham County Line performs. Cameo Art House Theatre, 225 Hay St., Fayetteville. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
Saturday, May 4
KID’S SATURDAY. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Families are invited to a monthly themed craft event to socialize and get creative. Geared toward ages 3 – 10. Given Memorial Library, 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-3642 or www.vopnc.org.
PAGES OF THE PINES. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Meet authors and illustrators of the Sandhills and surrounding area at the third annual “Pages of the Pines, A Festival of Books Celebrating Local Authors.” Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: lholden@sppl.net.
FILM SERIES. 1 p.m. Watch Star Wars: A New Hope. Then, at 4 p.m., Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back will be shown. Finally, at 7 p.m. watch Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
PAGEANT. 2 p.m. Eleven candidates from across the state of North Carolina will be on stage to compete for the 2024 Ms. North Carolina Senior America crown. Owens Auditorium, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
THEATER. 2 p.m. Imagine Youth Theater and the village of Pinehurst present The Music Man Jr. There will be another show May 5 at 2 p.m. Pergola Garden at the Village Arboretum, 395 Magnolia Road, Pinehurst. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
COSTUME PARTY. 6 p.m. Enjoy a “May the Force Be With You Costume Party.” Come dressed to impress in your favorite character and join us for an evening of fun games, food and drinks. Party is for 21 and older. The Tyson Sinclair, 105 McReynolds St., Carthage. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
SHAG SOCIETY. 7 – 11 p.m. Moore Area Shag Society (MASS) invites those 21 and over to a night of dancing at Down Memory Lane, 161 Dawkins St., located off N.C. Highway 5 in Aberdeen. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A cash bar is available and you may bring snacks for your table. A 50/50 drawing will also be held. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information, call (910) 215-4054.
Sunday, May 5
AUTHOR CHAT. 2:30 p.m. Join Donna Everhart, Marybeth Whalen and T.I. Lowe for an author chat about the writing process and the world of publishing. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: www.sppl.net.
Monday, May 6
QUILTS OF VALOR. 12 – 4 p.m. Quilts of Valor meets the first Monday of each month to create lap quilts made especially for veterans. If you sew, bring your machine; if you don’t sew, you can iron or cut out fabrics for new designs. This is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, West End.
Tuesday, May 7
BRAIN FITNESS. 10 – 11 a.m. Adults 18 and older are invited to enjoy short relaxation and brain enhancement exercises, ending with a mindfulness practice. Eve Gaskell will be the instructor. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join us as we honor moms for all they do. For adults 55 and older. Enjoy fun Victorian parlor games, fellowship and tasty snacks. Cost is $2 for residents and $3 for non-residents. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
AT THE PARK AFTER SCHOOL. 3:30 p.m. Learn about the library and get free books, snacks and a craft to take home. All ages welcome. While supplies last. Memorial Park, 210 Memorial Park Ct., Southern Pines. Info: www.sppl.net.
GARDEN PARTY. 4 – 6 p.m. The Village Heritage Foundation hosts its Spring Garden Party. There will be refreshments, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $30 per person. Village Arboretum Timmel Pavilion, 105 Rassie Wicker Drive, Pinehurst. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
TEEN CREATIVITY CLUB. 4:30 p.m. Teen Creativity Club is a new meeting space for creative teens in grades 6 – 12. From creative writing to storytelling to drawing and more, come by and see what other teen artists are doing. Bring your friends. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: kbroughey@sppl.net.
BOOK EVENT. 5 p.m. Stephen E. Smith will be discussing his memoir, The Year We Danced. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
Wednesday, May 8
BOOK EVENT. 11 a.m. Mary Kay Andrews returns to talk about Summers at The Saint. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info:
www.ticketmesandhills.com.
BOOK EVENT. 4 p.m. Max Brallier will chat about his latest book, The Last Comics on Earth: Too Many Villains! The event is for kids ages 8 – 12. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
CONCERT. 7 p.m. Dar Williams is live in concert with Heather Maloney. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
Thursday, May 9
CAREGIVER SERIES. 3 – 5 p.m. The Sandhills Woman’s Exchange invites the public to a caregiver series called “Unspoken Voices: Essential Conversations.” Four experts in their fields will give honest answers about topics like suicide, dementia, mental health and more. Wine and cheese will be served during this free event. Space is limited to 32 people, call for reservations. Sandhills Woman’s Exchange, 15 Azalea Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-4677 or www.sandhillswe.org.
SUPPORT GROUP. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The Sandhills Chronic Kidney Disease Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month. Clara McLean House, Shadowlawn Room, 20 FirstVillage Drive, Pinehurst. Info: angela@sandhillsckd.com or kathy@sandhillsckd.com.
Friday, May 10
SENIOR EXCURSION. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to join Southern Pines Parks and Recreation to tour the 170-acre historic estate that comprises the Reynolda House Museum of American Art and Reynolda Gardens. Afterward head to Reynolda Village for shopping and lunch. Cost is $44 for residents and $61 for non-residents. Info: (910) 692-7376.
LIVE THEATER. 7 p.m. Enjoy Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
Saturday, May 11
RAFT DAYS. Children and their families can come by the library for Drop-in Craft Days and work on crafts and coloring at their own pace. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
COMMUNITY YARD SALE. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy shopping 20 – 40 individual outdoor booths offering everything from handmade crafts, modern tools and electronics, vintage and antique collectibles and even an assortment of everyday household items or clothes. A food truck will be on-site. The Bee’s Knees, 125 N.C. 73, West End. Info: (910) 420-8970.
LIVE THEATER. 7 p.m. Enjoy Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
SHOWCASE. 7 p.m. The HES – ESS North Carolina Showcase will recognize excellence in education. The showcase will feature live performances and presentation of awards. Mac Gray Auditorium, 474 N. Center St., Statesville. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra presents Bad to the Bones with Joseph Alessi. Seabrook Auditorium, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville. Info: (910) 433-4690.
Sunday, May 12
LATINO FESTIVAL. 1 – 6 p.m. Latinos Activate JOCO announces the eighth annual JOCO Latino Festival, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture and community engagement. The festival will be held at 105 S. Raiford St., Selma. Info: www.latinosactivatejoco.com.
LIVE THEATER. 3 p.m. Enjoy Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
Monday, May 13
ANNUAL MEETING. The Sandhills Woman’s Exchange will hold its annual meeting. The volunteers, members and public are invited to attend for fun, food and a little history. Susan Taylor-Schran and Sandy Gernhart will recap the U.S. movement forming woman’s exchanges, including details of the founding of the local exchange. Pine Crest Inn, 50 Dogwood Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-4677 or www.sandhillswe.org.
PHOTO CLUB. 7 p.m. Sandhills Photography Club monthly meeting presents “Shutter Up and Roam On — Developing a Travelogue That People Want to See.” Cal Rice, a seasoned traveler and gifted storyteller, will share his expertise in transforming ordinary travel snapshots into captivating narratives. Guests are welcome. Sandhills Horticultural Gardens, 3245 Airport Road, Southern Pines. Info: www.sandhillsphotoclub.org.
FILM SERIES. 7 p.m. Watch Batman (1966), during the BatMaynia Film Series. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
Tuesday, May 14
HATHA YOGA. 10 – 11 a.m. For adults 55 and older. Increase your flexibility, balance, stability and muscle tone while learning the basic principles of alignment and breathing. You may gain strength, improve circulation and reduce chronic pain practicing gentle yoga postures and mindfulness. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
AARP TALK. 12 – 12:30 p.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to join AARP for a fraud talk. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
BOOK CHAT. 5:30 p.m. Come for a perfect blend of books and crafts at the “Book Chat and Craft Night.” Southern Pines Growler Company, 160 W. New York Ave., Southern Pines. Info: mhoward@sppl.net.
Wednesday, May 15
WHITEHALL BOOK CLUB. 2 p.m. Southern Pines Public Library’s book club for adults meets to discuss this month’s book. The book club is open to the public. Whitehall Property, 490 Pee Dee Road, Southern Pines. Info: mmiller@sppl.net.
BOOK EVENT. 5 p.m. Tommy Tomlinson returns to discuss his latest book, Dogland: Passion, Glory and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show. The event is good for kids ages 8 – 12. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
LADIES WINE OUT. 5:30 p.m. The Women of Weymouth present their annual happy hour on the beautiful Weymouth grounds. The event features delectable appetizers and desserts by Scott’s Table, a wine bar, wine tasting by Standing Room Only Southern Pines, music by Sam Thomas, a liquor pull and raffles. Tickets are $55 for Weymouth members and $60 for non-members. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: www.weymouthcenter.org.
Thursday, May 16
BOOK EVENT. 11 a.m. Kristin Harmel chats about her book The Paris Daughter. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
AT THE PARK AFTER SCHOOL. 3:30 p.m. Learn about the library and get free books, snacks and a craft to take home. All ages welcome. While supplies last. Morganton Road Sports Complex, 100 Fire Lane, Southern Pines. Info: www.sppl.net.
READ BETWEEN THE PINES. 5 p.m. Do you love reading and discussing amazing books? Join SPPL’s evening book club for adults, “Read Between the Pines.” Copies of the book are available at the library to checkout while supplies last. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: mhoward@sppl.net.
CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE. 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be historian and author Greg Mertz, with a presentation on the Battle of Fredericksburg. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Open to the public. Civic Club, corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Ashe Street, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 246-0452 or mafarina@aol.com.
Friday, May 17
SUSTAINABLE ART. 1 – 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun afternoon with Marcia Woodfield. Learn the basics of weaving and how to shape your work into your desired form while helping to reduce paper waste. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring things from home such as old magazine covers, tea bags, security envelopes and candy wrappers. This event is sponsored by the Sandhills Horticultural Society. Registration required. Limit 20 people. Ball Visitors Center, 3245 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Info: sccgardens@sandhills.edu.
FAMILY CAMPOUT. 7 p.m. Camp out under the stars. Enjoy family games, snacks, fun and a story by the campfire. Must provide your own tent. Space is limited to the first 20 families. Cost is $10 per resident family and $14 per non-resident family. Downtown Park, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
LIVE THEATER. 7 p.m. Enjoy Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
Saturday, May 18
CORVETTE SHOW. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Corvettes of Sandhills is hosting its third annual Corvette show. There will be a silent auction, trophies, dash plaques, door prizes, music, food trucks and more. Rain or shine event. Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst.
WINE WALK. 3:30 p.m. The Farm Fresh Spring Wine Walk features 12 boutique locations, each offering a farm fresh tapa expertly paired with a spring wine. Participants can choose one of three start times, either 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $45. Downtown Pinehurst. Info: www.eventbrite.com.
DANCING. 6 p.m. Carolina Pines Dance Club invites you for a fun evening of swing, shag, ballroom, Latin and line dancing. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dance lessons from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dancing until 9:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced dancers, couples and singles all welcome. Cost is $20 per person, cash at door. Tyson Sinclair Ballroom, 105 McReynolds St. (second floor), Carthage. Info: (910) 331-9965.
LIVE THEATER. 7 p.m. Enjoy Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
SYMPHONY. 7:30 p.m. The Carolina Philharmonic, 5 Market Square, Pinehurst, presents “Broadway Brilliance: A Symphony Pops Spectacular,” at BPAC’s Owens Auditorium, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 687-0287 or www.carolinaphil.org.
Sunday, May 19
STEAM. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Elementary-aged children and their caregivers are invited to learn about topics in science, technology, engineering, art and math, and to participate in STEAM projects and activities. This month make paper airplanes. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or kbroughey@sppl.net.
LIVE THEATER. 3 p.m. Enjoy Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
Tuesday, May 21
BRAIN FITNESS. 10 – 11 a.m. Adults 18 and older are invited to enjoy short relaxation and brain enhancement exercises, ending with a mindfulness practice. Eve Gaskell will be the instructor. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
BINGO. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to play 10 games of bingo. Cost is $4 for residents and $6 for non-residents. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
Wednesday, May 22
BOOK EVENT. 11 a.m. Mesha Maren joins a free author event in celebration of her latest book, Shae. The Country Bookshop, 140 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.ticketmesandhills.com.
Thursday, May 23
FILM SERIES. 7 p.m. Watch The Dark Knight, during the BatMaynia Film Series. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
Friday, May 24
WOMAN’S EXCHANGE CLOSES. The Sandhills Woman’s Exchange will close for the spring and summer season. It will reopen in September featuring popular Lunch n’ Learns and additional events. Sandhills Woman’s Exchange, 15 Azalea Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-4677 or www.sandhillswe.org.
Saturday, May 25
CRAFT DAYS. Children and their families can come by the library for Drop-in Craft Days and work on crafts and coloring at their own pace. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
Tuesday, May 28
HATHA YOGA. 10 – 11 a.m. For adults 55 and older. Increase flexibility, balance, stability, and muscle tone while learning the basic principles of alignment and breathing. You may gain strength, improve circulation and reduce chronic pain practicing gentle yoga postures and mindfulness. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
Thursday, May 30
WELLNESS CLASSES. 10 – 11:30 a.m. For adults 18 and older. Explore educational topics involving information to improve the overall mind, body and spirit. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
DOUGLASS CENTER BOOK CLUB. 10:30 a.m. Multiple copies of the selected book are available for checkout at the library. The Douglass Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: mmiller@sppl.net.
MEDICAL MINUTES. 1 – 2 p.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to learn about topics beneficial to the senior community. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
FILM SERIES. 7 p.m. Watch The Lego Batman Movie, during the BatMaynia Film Series. Sunrise Theater, 250 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 420-2549 or www.sunrisetheater.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, June 17
SUMMER CONCERT. 6:30 p.m. The Sandhills Community College Jazz Band has its summer concert featuring the thematics of Henry Mancini and Duke Ellington. Sandhills Community College, 3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 315-6900.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Mondays
WORKSPACES. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Given Tufts Bookshop has a new pop-in co-workspace open on Mondays and Thursdays in the upstairs conference room. Bookshop floor and private meeting room by reservation only. Info: www.giventuftsfoundation.com.
WORKOUTS. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to get their workout on. Open Monday through Friday. Cost for six months: $15/resident; $30/non-resident. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
CHAIR YOGA. 9 – 10 a.m. For adults 55 and older. Help offset body aches encountered with desk work. This is an accessible yoga class for bodies not able to easily get up from and down to the floor. Do standing or sitting in a chair. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
STRENGTH AND BALANCE WORKOUT. 11 – 11:45 a.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to enjoy a brisk workout that focuses on balance and strength. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
RESTORATIVE YOGA. 12 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Practice gentle movements to improve well-being, help alleviate pain and improve circulation. Bring your own mat. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
GAME ON. 1 p.m. For adults 55 and older. You and your friends are invited to come out and play various games such as corn hole, badminton, table tennis, shuffleboard, trivia games and more. Each week enjoy a different activity to keep you moving and thinking. Compete with friends and make new ones all for free. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
BRIDGE. 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Enjoy games of bridge with friends. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
Tuesdays
PLAYFUL LEARNING. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come for a drop-in, open playtime for ages 0 – 3 years to interact with other children and have educational play. Given Memorial Library, 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-3642.
BABY RHYMES. 10:15 a.m. Baby Rhymes is specially designed for the youngest learners (birth – 2) and their caregivers. Repetition and comforting movements make this story time perfect for early development and brain growth. There will be a duplicate session at 10:45 a.m. An active library card is required. Dates this month are May 7, 14 and 21. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
HEALING YOGA. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adults 55 and older can try an entry-level class, for a mind and body workout that fuses dance moves with gentle aerobics, tai chi, and yoga. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
GAME DAY. 12 p.m. Enjoy bid whist and other cool games all in the company of great friends. For adults 55 and older. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
CHESS. 1:30 – 5 p.m. Come join a chess group, whether you have been playing for a while or you have never played. This is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, West End.
LINE DANCE. 4:45 p.m. Put on your dancing shoes and line dance. This is for beginners and is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, West End.
Wednesdays
SANDHILLS FARMERS MARKET. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Sandhills Farmers Market features many of the area’s farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and egg providers, cheesemakers and specialty food producers. The vendors are on site at Tufts Memorial Park, 1 Village Green Road W, Pinehurst, through October 1. For more information visit: www.moorefarmfresh.com.
CHAIR YOGA. 10 – 11 a.m. For adults 55 and older. Help offset body aches encountered with desk work. This is an accessible yoga class for bodies not able to easily get up from and down to the floor. Do standing or sitting in a chair. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
BRAIN BOOST. 10 – 11 a.m. Test your memory while creating new brain connections. This is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, West End.
KNITTING. 10 – 11 a.m. Learn how to knit or just come enjoy knitting with other people. This is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, West End.
LEARN AND PLAY. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come in for an open play date with your toddler or preschooler where there will be developmental toys and puzzles as well as early literacy tips on display for parents and caregivers to incorporate into their daily activities. Dates this month are May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. There will be a bonus session on May 9. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
JEWELRY MAKING. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. For adults 55 and older. Come with friends to create fun designs and memories. Supplies are on site. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
PIANO. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Flint Long to play piano or just listen. This is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, West End.
SLOW AND STRETCHY. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Adults 55 and older can flow through yoga poses slowly and intentionally, moving breath to movement, stretching everything from your head to your toes. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
LINE DANCING. 12 – 1 p.m. Looking for new ways to get your daily exercise in and care for yourself? Try line dancing. For adults 55 and older. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
CHAIR VOLLEYBALL. 1 – 2 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Get fit while having fun. Free to participate. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
BRIDGE. 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Enjoy games of bridge with friends. All materials included. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
DANCE. 2 – 2:30 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Instructor Maria Amaya introduces dance fitness in this class designed for anyone who wants to gently and gradually increase cardio function, mobility and balance and have fun at the same time. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
LINE DANCING. 2 p.m. The town of Vass will host line dancing for seniors every other Wednesday. Cost is $5 per session. Vass Town Hall, 140 S. Alma St., Vass. Info: www.townofvassnc.gov.
LIBRARY PROGRAM. 3:30 p.m. At The Library After School (ATLAS) is an after-school program for childern ages kindergarten through second grade who enjoy activities, crafts, stories and meeting new friends. Dates this month are May 1, 8, 15 and 22. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
TAI CHI. 6:30 p.m. Come learn tai chi. There is no age limit and the classes are open to the public. Cost is $10 per class. Seven Lakes West Community Center, 556 Longleaf Drive, Seven Lakes. Info: (910) 400-5646.
YOGA. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Grab your yoga mat and head to Hatchet for yoga with Brady. Session cost is $10. Hatchet Brewing Company, 490 S.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.hatchetbrewing.com.
Thursdays
WORKSPACES. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Given Tufts Bookshop has a new pop-in co-workspace open on Mondays and Thursdays in the upstairs conference room. Bookshop floor and private meeting room by reservation only. Info: www.giventuftsfoundation.com.
MOORE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The year-round market features “producer only” vendors within a 50-mile radius providing fresh, local and seasonal produce, fruits, pasture meats, eggs, potting plants, cut flowers and local honey. Crafts, baked goods, jams and jellies are also available. Market is located at the Armory Sports Complex, 604 W. Morganton Road, Southern Pines.
GIVEN STORY TIME. 10 a.m. Bring your preschooler to enjoy stories, songs and activities. Given Memorial Library, 150 Cherokee Road, Pinehurst. Info: (910) 295-3642.
BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY. 10 – 11 a.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to enjoy a class to help reduce the risk of taking a tumble while increasing your ability to recover if you do. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
MUSIC AND MOTION. 10:15 and 10:45 a.m. Does your toddler like to move and groove? Join “Music and Motion” to get those wiggles out and work on gross and fine motor skills. For ages 2 – 5. An active library card is required. Dates this month are May 2, 16 and 22. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
CROCHET CLUB. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adults 55 and older are invited to come with friends to create fun designs and memories. Supplies are on site. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
STRETCH, STRENGTH, BALANCE. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adults 55 and older can enjoy exercises to improve their overall quality of life, performed standing or seated. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
ADAPTIVE YOGA. 12 – 1 p.m. Adults 55 and older can enjoy yoga that meets you where you are. Create a sense of balance and ease by slowly increasing your range of motion and mobility while maintaining your natural abilities. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
CHESS AND MAHJONG. 1 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Bring a board and a friend. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
CABIN TOURS. 1 – 4 p.m. The Moore County Historical Association’s Shaw House grounds, cabins and gift shop are open for tours and visits. The restored tobacco barn features the history of children’s roles in the industry. Docents are ready to host you and the cabins are open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Shaw House, 110 W. Morganton Road, Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-2051 or www.moorehistory.com.
IMPROVERS LINE DANCE. 3 – 5:30 p.m. Put on your dancing shoes and line dance. This is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. 15-501, West End.
LITTLE U. 3:30 p.m. Introducing Little U, Southern Pines Public Library’s new preschool program for children ages 3 1/2 – 5. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that explore the world of books, language and literacy. Little U is a fun and interactive program designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills in preparation for kindergarten and beyond. Dates this month are May 2, 16 and 23. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
SOUND BATH. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. All ages can enjoy the rhythm and vibration of this medicine drum sound bath moving the body and mind into deep rest mode. The body will be refreshed and the mind clear and quiet. A unique and ancient healing arts practice. Cost is $4 for residents and $6 for non-residents. Train House, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
TRIVIA NIGHT. 7 – 9 p.m. Come enjoy a beer and some trivia. Hatchet Brewing Company, 490 S.W. Broad St., Southern Pines. Info: www.hatchetbrewing.com.
Fridays
AEROBIC DANCE. 9 – 10 a.m. For adults 55 and older. Enjoy a low-to-moderate impact class with energizing music for an overall cardio and strength workout. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
JAM SESSION. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Do you like to play an instrument, sing or just listen to music? Come join a music jam session. This is a free program. Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, 8040 U.S. Hwy. 15-501, West End.
TAP CLASS. 10 – 11:30 a.m. For adults 55 and older. All levels welcome. Cost per class: $15/resident; $30/non-resident. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
QIGONG. 1 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Classes will consist of chair and standing movements that can help soothe achy feet, tight hips, and lower back pain while easing restriction in mobility. Free of charge. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
BRIDGE. 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. For adults 55 and older. Enjoy games of bridge with friends. All materials included. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUT. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Homeschool Hangout is for homeschooling families in the area. Come to an open space to share ideas, triumphs, challenges, and questions while you get to know other families. This is a drop-in program. Board games and coloring sheets will be provided. Dates this month are May 10, 17, 24 and 31. Southern Pines Public Library, 170 W. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-8235 or www.sppl.net.
LINE DANCING. 3 – 4 p.m. For adults 55 and older. If you’re interested in learning dance moves and building confidence on the dance floor, this class is for you. Leave your inhibitions at the door and join in. Cost is: $36 for residents and $52 for non-residents per month. Cost is for a monthly membership. Douglass Community Center, 1185 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Info: (910) 692-7376.
Saturdays
MOORE COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The market features “producer only” vendors within a 50-mile radius providing fresh, local and seasonal produce, fruits, pasture meats, eggs, potting plants, cut flowers and local honey. Crafts, baked goods, jams and jellies are also available. The market runs through November. Downtown Southern Pines, 156 S.E. Broad St., Southern Pines.
SANDHILLS FARMERS MARKET. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Sandhills Farmers Market features many of the area’s farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and egg providers, cheesemakers and specialty food producers. The vendors are on site at Tufts Memorial Park, 1 Village Green Road W, Pinehurst, through October 1. For more information visit: www.moorefarmfresh.com. PS
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