ABBE Community Calendar – June 2024

Asheville/Buncombe Black Elders Engagement Project Activities and Events

Special Events

Lunch Bunch – Thursday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take the van or meet us there. Enjoy good food and great company. This month’s restaurant is Blue Mountain Pizza in Weaverville. Transportation to and from the restaurant is free. Each participant is responsible for their own meal. For more information, please call (828) 350-2051. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Buns in the Sun Hot Dog Social – Thursday, June 20 from 3-5 p.m. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

WNC High School Alumni Battle – Friday, June 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Island Breeze Bingo – Friday, June 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.

Puzzle Palooza – Saturday, June 22 from 1-4:30 p.m. $5 per team. For more information, please call (828) 254-1942. Burton Street Community Center, 134 Burton Street.

Community Engagement Markets

Grove Street Community Center – Friday, June 14 at 12 p.m., 36 Grove Street, Asheville.

Deaverview Community Center – Monday, June 17 at 3 p.m., 275 Deaverview Road, Asheville.

Big Ivy Community Center – Tuesday, June 18 at 9 a.m., 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville.

Asheville Middle School– Tuesday, June 18 at 5 p.m., 211 S. French Broad Avenue, Asheville. Drive through Market in front of the school.

Shiloh Community Market – Wednesday, June 19 at 3 p.m., Rock Hill Baptist Church, 486 Caribou Road, Asheville.

Klondyke Homes – Thursday, June 20 at 3 p.m., 500 Montford Avenue, Asheville.

ABCCM West – Friday, June 21 at 2 p.m., 1914 Smoky Park Highway, Candler.

Grant Center – Monday, June 24 at 3 p.m., 285 Livingston Street, Asheville.

Big Ivy Community Center – Tuesday, June 25 at 9 a.m., 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville.

Bartlett Arms Apts. – Tuesday, June 25 at 3 p.m., 121 Bartlett Street, Asheville.

Pisgah View Apts. – Wednesday, June 26 at 3 p.m., 1 Granada Street, Asheville.

>> View the full list of Community Engagement Markets at www.buncombecounty.org

Council on Aging Senior Dining and Wellness Programs

Offered to older adults, age 60+, who are registered with the Council on Aging (COA) 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 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 a friendly social setting for participants. Registration required through the COA Senior Dining and Wellness Program. 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-Friday, 12-1 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.

Monthly Activities

A Capella Alive – Every Thursday from 6-9 p.m. A Capella Alive is a small non-profit chorus group looking for a few new members to join in as they bring joy to others by singing. Free. Call (828) 350-2062 for details. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Balance, Agility, Strength, Stretch – Every Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. Work on flexibility, balance, stretching and strength. Taught by Liz Atkinson. Walk-in class; no pre-registration required. Bring your own exercise mat. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Beginner Line Dancing with Denna – Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. Taught by Denna Yockey. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Beginner/Improver Line Dancing with Denna – Mondays, 1-2 p.m. A more challenging line dancing experience compared to the beginner class. Taught by Denna Yockey. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Beginning Line Dancing – Every Thursday until May 30 from 12-12:50 p.m. Fun, drop-in class. Try it once and you’ll be hooked. Ages 40 and over. Free. Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

Bid Whist – Every Saturday through May 25, from 1-4:30 p.m. Can you follow suit? Make your bids, call your trump, and win the tricks! Fun competition. Free. Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston Street.

Bid Whist – Every Monday from 5:30-8 p.m. Teams are based on drop-in attendance. Light refreshments are served. Ages 18 and up. Free. Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

Bid Whist and Spades – Every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Competitive card games with family and friends. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

BINGO – Friday, May 10. Held on the 1st and 2nd Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Snack will be served. Purchase a second BINGO card for $1. Prizes will be awarded. Free. Open to all. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove St.

Circle 8 Square Dancing – Every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Come out and meet some new people and have a good time square dancing. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Friday Exercise with Delia – Every Friday from 10-11 a.m. Work on strengthening, stretching, and aerobics. No registration required. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Folk Dancing – Every Monday from 2:15-4 p.m. Gentle circle dancing; no partner needed. Newcomers and beginners welcome. Drop-in. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

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 the fun! Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Health Education Leading to Prevention (HELP) Program – Held on the third and fourth Wednesdays, 12-1 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 ABIPA – Held on the 1st and 2nd Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. ABIPA (Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement) focuses on promoting healthy living through advocacy, education, and research for African Americans and other unserved populations. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Intro to Line Dancing – Every Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. For those who are new to line dance, join this beginners course. Taught by Liz. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Old School Line Dance – Every Thursday from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Free. Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

Power Hour Exercise – Every Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. Gentle based chair exercise is fun and upbeat. All are welcome. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Qigong – Tuesdays, 1:15-1:45 p.m. A gentle form of exercise composed of movement, posture, breathing, and meditation used to promote health and spirituality. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Scrabble – Held every Sunday from 1:30-5:45 p.m. Hosted by the Asheville Scrabble Club, come play with new friends. Ages 16 and over. Free. Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

Senior Outings – Held the second Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Time and location to be determined. Spots are limited; registration is required. To reserve a spot, please contact Shiloh Community Center at (828) 274-7739. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Shiloh Community Association – Meets the first Monday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Focus on events for the community as well as pressing issues that affect the community. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Social Seniors – Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of programs that include socializing and meeting new people, table games, trivia, cornhole, crafts, and more. We also offer an independent exercise area. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Southside Block Party – Fridays, July 5 and August 2 from 6-9 p.m. Free. Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Community Center, 285 Livingston Street.

Strength & Exercise with Delia – Every Monday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Work on strengthening, stretching and fitness. No registration required. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

Zumba Gold at Grove Street – Every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Fun, Latin inspired exercise. Exhilarating and easy to follow. All levels are welcome. Free. Grove Street Community Center, 36 Grove Street.

Zumba Gold at Linwood Crump Shiloh – Every Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Work on your mobility while moving to the beat. This fun dance exercise focuses on cardio, flexibility, strength, and balance. Free. Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road.

Zumba Gold at Stephens-Lee – Every Wednesday until May 29 from 12-1 p.m. Interval-style dance fitness that combines low-intensity and high-intensity moves. Ages 40 and over. Free. Stephens-Lee Community Center, 30 George Washington Carver Avenue.

Zumba – Every Monday from 10:35-11:30 a.m. Spicy, fun, and a great workout. This is a walk-in program. No registration is required. Ages 50+. Free. Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road.

>> View more events by going to www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/events-calendar.aspx.

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.