16. Shamrock Center
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (704) 531-6900
Address: 3925 Willow Farrow Rd.
Description: With four locations, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers Inc. provides a broad range of services and programs for all adults age 55 and older. Seniors can sign up for programs in computers, dance, art, foreign language, and fitness, and go on trips, play bridge, find a job, volunteer, and take educational seminars. The centers also can arrange for nutritious low-cost meals to be delivered daily, for visits to the homebound elderly, and for assistance in caring for grandchildren. The Shamrock Center in northeast Charlotte tailors its programs to that area’s growing ethnic and multicultural population.
17. Council On Aging
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (704) 527-8807
Address: 1609 East Fifth St.
Description: Funded by the county and the United Way, the Council on Aging acts as a resource center, clearinghouse, and advocacy group for seniors. The council offers workshops, conferences, and educational programs for and about seniors.
18. Long-Term Ombudsman Program
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (704) 372-2416
Address: 1300 Baxter St.
Description: This program is made up of regional ombudsmen and volunteer advocates from nine counties who work to protect the rights of those living in nursing homes, rest homes, and family-care homes. They are also available to answer any questions about long-term care and provide information on the options available.
19. Mecklenburg County Senior Citizen Nutrition Program
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (704) 336-4877
Address: 301 Billingsley Rd.
Description: This program offers on-site meals as well as social interaction and activities in 20 different locations. It also provides home-delivered meals and transportation services.
20. Retired Senior Volunteer Program (Rsvp)
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (704) 522-6222
Address: 2225 Tyvola Rd.
Description: This special program is geared toward placing volunteers aged 60 and over in meaningful positions in nonprofit and public organizations. Volunteer positions are available all over the county in local hospitals, the American Red Cross, and libraries and museums. RSVP is unique in that it reimburses its volunteers for mileage and meals and offers liability and accident insurance.
21. Retirement Lifestyles
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (888) 742-7362
Description: Whether you already live in the Carolinas or you’re thinking of moving here, Retirement Lifestyles highlights the best places in the south for active older adults. The free quarterly magazine based in Charlotte also publishes articles on senior lifestyles and interests.
22. Shepherd’S Center Of Charlotte, Inc.
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (704) 365-1995
Description: With offices at Myers Park Baptist Church, the Shepherd’s Center is an interfaith organization sponsored by churches and synagogues that serves older persons with or without religious affiliation. It promotes the concept of able people of retirement age learning and enjoying life and assisting their peers who need help to stay in their own homes. Services include small home repairs, medical transportation, grocery shopping, travel, seminars, and computer loans.
23. The Volunteer Center
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Retirement
Telephone: (704) 371-6251
Address: 301 South Brevard St.
Description: Call the Volunteer Center to learn more about the wide variety of opportunities for seniors to become involved in the community.