December 2022 Activities and Events

December is National Human Rights month. Stand up for equality, justice, and dignity for all!

Hanukkah begins Sunday, December 18 at sunset, and ends the evening of Monday, December 26. Happy Hanukkah!

Christmas takes place Sunday, December 25. Merry Christmas!

Kwanzaa begins Monday, December 26 and ends January 1, 2023. Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors African heritage in Black culture and brings people together for feasts, gift-giving, and the celebration of family, community, and culture.

For more information about what each color of Kwanzaa represents, go to “The Colors of Kwanzaa Are Black, Red, and Green: Here’s Why – Color Meanings” at color-meanings.com. For more information about Kwanzaa, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture at nmaahc.si.edu/kwanzaa. Happy Kwanzaa!

Holly Jolly Holidays

December 12 – January 6, 2023 – Walking in Winter Wonderland – Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stop in and view our Senior craft creations! For more information, please call (828) 350-2062. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Thursday, December 15 – Cookie Exchange from 2–4 p.m. Oh Snap! It’s a cookie swap party. You’re invited to bring in your homemade cookies to share and enjoy a hot cocoa BOMB! For more information, please call (828) 350-2062. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Friday, December 16 – Holiday BINGO – from 6–8 p.m. Enjoy a fun game of bingo with lots of festive prizes at Burton Street Center. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, please call (828) 254-1942. Free. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.

Community Engagement Markets

Friday, December 16 – ABCCM West , 1914 Smoky Park Highway in Candler at 2 p.m.

Friday, December 16 – Klondyke Homes, 500 Montford Avenue in Asheville at 3 p.m.

Monday, December 19 – Deaverview Apts., 275 Deaverview Road in Asheville at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20 – Big Ivy Community Center, 540 Dillingham Road in Barnardsville at 8 a.m.

Tuesday, December 20 – Asheville Middle School, 211 S. French Broad Avenue in Asheville at 5 p.m. Drive through Market in front of the school.

Wednesday, December 21 – Maple Crest Apts. at Lee Walker, 200 Lee Garden Lane in Asheville at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21 – Shiloh Community Market at 3 p.m., 486 Caribou Road in Asheville.

Thursday, December 22 – Pisgah View Apts., 1 Granada Street in Asheville at 3 p.m.

Senior Dining and Wellness

The Council on Aging Senior Dining and Wellness Program offers eligible adults the opportunity to enjoy nutritious hot lunches from Moose Café along with weekly fresh produce in a fun, safe, and social setting. The program is funded through grants received by the Council on Aging of Buncombe County. While there is no charge to participate, individuals are given the opportunity to expand services through consumer contributions. Call (828) 277-8288 to register.

Monday – Friday, 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Wednesdays – Fridays, 12 – 1 p.m. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Other Events

Burton Street Senior Elite Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This program is geared for senior citizens and provides fun activities, planned trips, movie days, chair exercise classes, fellowship days, game days and special meals prepared by different seniors from the group. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.

Health Education Leading to Prevention (HELP) Program – The third and fourth Wednesdays, 12 – 1 p.m. In partnership with Shiloh Community Association, IFPHA, and Avery Health Education & Consulting LLC led by Kathey Avery, these classes focus on the self-management of chronic disease and diabetes as well as maintaining a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. No pre-registration required. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Rainbow Inspirations – 1st Wednesday of the month, 12 – 12:30 p.m., virtual. Hear their Story. Learn Their Journey. Be Inspired. A series of spotlights on our LGBTQ community leaders and influencers. This free, monthly event is part of Blue Ridge Pride’s Generation Plus. For more information, contact Butch Thompson, [email protected]

Social Seniors – Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. A variety of programs that include exercise programs, trivia games, arts and crafts, daily crossword puzzles, afternoon movies, monthly guest speakers, and much more. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Tai Chi – The third Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. – 12 noon. Free. No registration required. For more information, please contact Brea at (828) 251-7438 or [email protected]. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Zumba Gold – Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. – 12 noon. Come one and all and work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No pre-registration required. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.