Asheville/Buncombe Black Elders Engagement Project Activities and Events
Special Events
Canine Trick or Treat – Saturday, October 14 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Dress up those pups and bring them out for a treat scavenger hunt. Giveaways for all. Refreshments provided for humans & canines. Dogs must be on a leash. Registration required. All ages welcome. For more information, call Mere Heil, (828) 507-9003. Free. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.
Senior Fall Festival – Saturday, October 14 from 3-7 p.m. Fall fun, crafts, food, photo booth, pumpkin carving, and more. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Fall Community Clean Up – Saturday, October 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join the Burton Street Center staff on a walk to beautify the community. Litter grabbers, trash bags, and snacks will be provided. All ages. Free. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.
Southside Halloween Festival – Monday, October 23 from 5-8 p.m. Pumpkin carving, face painting, a costume contest with prizes, classic horror movies, a Halloween Ball, and food. Call (828) 989-2464 for details. Cost: $5. Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston Street.
Asheville Buncombe Black Elders (ABBE) Community Meeting – Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Avenue in Asheville. Come and learn about osteoporosis, vitamins, the importance of flu/Covid/shingles vaccines, scams, Medicare, and more. Snacks will be provided. Free. Space is limited to 50 people. RSVP by October 20 to ZaKiya Bell-Rogers at [email protected].
Halloween BINGO – Tuesday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. Good old-fashioned fun; great prizes! Light refreshments will be provided. Registration required. All ages. Call Kyle Autrey at (828) 254-1942 for details. Free. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.
Community Engagement Markets
Pisgah View Apts. – Wednesday, October 11 at 3 p.m. 1 Granada Street, Asheville.
Grove Street Community Center – Friday, October 13 at 12 noon. 36 Grove Street, Asheville.
Deaverview Apts. – Monday, October 16 at 3 p.m. 275 Deaverview Road, Asheville.
Big Ivy Community Center – Tuesday, October 17 at 8 a.m. 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville.
Asheville Middle School – Tuesday, October 17 at 5 p.m. Drive through Market in front of the school. 211 S. French Broad Avenue, Asheville.
Shiloh Community Market – Wednesday, October 18 at 3 p.m. 486 Caribou Road, Asheville.
Klondyke Homes – Friday, October 20 at 3 p.m. 500 Montford Avenue, Asheville.
Edington Center – Monday, October 23 at 3 p.m. 133 Livingston Street, Asheville.
Big Ivy Community Center – Tuesday, October 24 at 8 a.m. 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville.
Bartlett Arms Apts. – Tuesday, October 24 at 3 p.m. 121 Bartlett Street, Asheville.
Pisgah View Apts. – Wednesday, October 25 at 3 p.m. 1 Granada Street, Asheville.
ABCCM West – Friday, October 27 at 2 p.m. 1914 Smoky Park Highway, Candler.
View the full list of Community Engagement Markets at www.buncombecounty.org
Council on Aging Senior Dining and Wellness Programs
These events are offered to older adults, age 60+, who are registered with the Council on Aging of Buncombe County Senior Dining and Wellness Program. While there is no charge to participate, individuals are given the opportunity to expand services through consumer contributions.
Senior Congregate Dining at the Grove Street Community Center – Monday – Friday, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program offers a variety of educational guest speakers, a nutritious lunch, and more. For more information, please call (828) 350-2062. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Senior Dining and Wellness at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center – Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Eligible adults can enjoy nutritious hot lunches from Moose Café along with weekly fresh produce in a fun, safe, and social setting. Call (828) 277-8288 to register. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
A Matter of Balance
Designed to benefit older adults who are: concerned about falls; have sustained falls in the past; restrict activities because of concerns about falling; are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength; and are aged 60 and older, community-dwelling, and able to problem solve. Free. Contact Brea Kuykendall at [email protected] or call (828) 251-7438 for more information or to register.
A Matter of Balance – Mondays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon from October 30 until December 18. Asheville Community Yoga, 8 Brookdale Road in Asheville.
A Matter of Balance – Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon until October 19 at Spring Mountain Community Center, 807 Old Fort Road, Fairview.
A Matter of Balance – Fridays from 2-4 p.m. until October 13 at Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Road, Candler.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
Improve flexibility, strength, and fitness, relieve pain, increase balance, reduce the risk of falls, reduce stress, and improve relaxation. Free. No registration required. For more information, please contact Brea at (828) 251-7438 or [email protected].
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. until November 30. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention – Third Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Monthly Activities
ABCs and 123s – Wednesdays, October 11 and November 8, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Walks, stretching, and calisthenics to mprove mobility and get the blood flowing, because sometimes the hardest part is getting started! Free. Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston Street.
A Capella Alive – Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. If you love to sing and are looking for a group who does, look no further. A Capella Alive is a small non-profit chorus group looking for a few new members. Join us as we bring joy to others by singing. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Billiards with the Q Girls – Fridays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are looking for a place to play a friendly game of billiards, join us. No registration required. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Bingo – Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join us the 1st and 2nd Fridays of the month for a fun and friendly game of Bingo. A snack will be served. Purchase a second Bingo card for $1. Prizes will be awarded. Free. Donations are welcomed. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Burton Street Senior Elite Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Senior citizens are invited to participate in fun activities, planned trips, movie days, chair exercise classes, fellowship days, and game days. Special meals prepared by different seniors from the group. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.
Chair Volleyball – Mondays, 12-1 p.m. Enjoy this light workout while sitting down. Every Monday at the Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center. Transportation is provided from the Grove Street Community Center. Call (828) 350-2062 to reserve your seat on the van. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Food Market – The second Wednesday of the month, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The YMCA Food Truck provides free produce. Free and open to the public. There is no limit on the amount of produce received. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Gentle Mat Pilates – Tuesdays until December 19 from 10-11 a.m. Interested in trying Pilates? Practicing Pilates, but would like a slower pace? Cost: $5. Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston Street.
Grove Street Card Sharks – Wednesdays from 2-5 p.m. Play a variety of games such as Bid Whist, Spades, Tunk, and more. Bring a partner and join in on the fun! Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Health Education Leading to Prevention (HELP) Program – Held on the third and fourth Wednesdays, 12-2 p.m. 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 registration required. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Healthy Living with ABIPA – Held on the first and second Wednesdays, October 11, November 1 & 8, and December 6 & 13, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. ABIPA focuses on promoting healthy living for African Americans and other unserved populations. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Let’s Exchange – Monday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring items you no longer want or need and exchange them with each other. Items left at the end of the day will be donated to a local charity. No large items, this is not a yard sale! Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Power Hour Exercise – Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m. Build some power with our gentle based chair exercises that are fun and upbeat. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Relax and Restore – Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 p.m. until December 21. Designed to help you release tension in the tight muscles of your body using foam rollers and gentle movement flows. Improve posture, flexibility, and mood. Cost: $5. Dr. Wesley Grant, Sr. Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston Street.
Senior Outings – Please call (828) 274-7739, or go to avlrec.com for details and cost. Transportation is provided; space is limited. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Senior Strikers – Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Seniors age 50 and up are invited to bowl on the second Thursday of the month at Sky Lanes Bowling Alley. Transportation provided from the Grove Street Community Center. Space is limited. Call (828) 350-2062 to reserve your seat on the van. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Shiloh Community Association Meeting – Monday, November 6. Meets the first Monday of the month, 6-8 p.m. Focus on events for the community and other issues. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Social Seniors – Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. A variety of activities: socializing and meeting new people, table games, trivia, cornhole, crafts, and more. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Square Dancing – Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. Circle 8 Square Dancing is a group that meets every Tuesday. Come out and meet some new people and have a good time square dancing. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Supermarket – Friday, October 13 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Variety of free produce, canned goods, and more offered every 2nd Friday of the month. No registration required; first come first serve. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Ultimate Bid Whist/Spades Party – Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Join us whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or professional card player. No registration required. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Zumba – Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come join in on the fun of this Latin inspired exercise. Easy to follow. All levels are welcome. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.
Zumba Gold – Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come work on your mobility while grooving and moving to the beat to burn off those calories. No registration needed. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.
Asheville Buncombe Black Elders Engagement (ABBE) Project is an initiative of Age-Friendly Buncombe County. The mission of ABBE is “Outreach and engagement with Asheville/Buncombe Black Elders to promote wellness and prevent isolation.”
The ABBE calendar is compiled from many sources, including City of Asheville Parks and Recreation, Buncombe County Community and Public Engagement, Land of Sky Area Agency on Aging, and Age-Friendly Buncombe County. If you would like to be part of ABBE or you know of someone who could benefit from the ABBE calendar, please contact Billie Breeden at [email protected].
