Join us in Charlotte on May 6-7 to celebrate the joys of aging!  Amid the fun and fellowship, you'll be encouraged to BE BOLD! -- to take advantage of every opportunity to find joy and meaning in life, to shape your legacy, and to live boldly for the Lord! 

May 6-7, 2019 

Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church

Charlotte, NC

Register at  NCBAM.org/AAIM 

Two registration options:

$20 All Sessions

$35 All Sessions -- with Monday evening dinner

Monday, May 6 

6:00 PM: Dinner at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, Charlotte (optional)

7:30 PM: “Confessions of a Shameless Name-Dropper: An Evening with Mark Cabaniss”  Mark Cabaniss with Dr. Diane Earle

Tuesday, May 7

9:30 AM: Music by the Sunago Singers Choir of Pritchard

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Keynote address: Dr. David Hailey of Hayes Barton Baptist Church

11:00 AM -12:00 PM: Music; Presentation by Dr. Sandy Gregory: The ministry of North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry.

Call 877.506.2226 to learn more or visit ncbam.org/aaim to reserve your space!

 Plan now to attend NCBAM's 2019 Senior Adult Celebration!   

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. ~ Joshua 1:9

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Caraway Conference Center and Camps
Missions on the Mountain: A Senior Adult Experience

Beneath the trees that cover Caraway Mountain are nestled 3 great facilities.  Caraway Conference Center, Camp Caraway and Camp Mundo Vista.  On May 15-17th we will be hosting a two day mission experience for Senior Adults.  There will be painting, cleaning and light carpentry projects to help prepare our facilities for a busy summer. We will also have a time of fellowship, Bible study, comfort food and a whole lot of fun.  Housing will be at the Conference Center.  So come and join in for "Missions on the Mountain".

Schedule: Check In 10:00 am Wednesday- Conclude with lunch on Friday.
Cost: $150.00 per person which includes 2 nights lodging, 7 meals and program.
Commuter rate is $75.00 per person that includes 7 meals and program.

If you have any questions or need to pay by check call Kim at 336-629-2374 or email to kim@caraway.org.

Click here to register now.

Next Door Group Respite Program Council on Aging is accepting registration for participants for our group respite program located “Next Door” to our office.  Group respite is an opportunity for individuals with memory loss to engage in social and recreational activities while their family caregivers receive needed relief from caregiving.  Participants will be involved in meaningful activities and be served a nutritious meal and snacks.  Group Respite will be offered Monday - Thursday from 10am-3pm.  For more information or to register someone for group respite, call 704-292-1797. Volunteer Opportunities at Council on Aging Next Door Group Respite Program:  Individuals and groups of volunteers are needed Mon-Thurs, daily, weekly, or monthly to help as follows: Companionship - Having conversations, playing games, reminisce, and reading. Meals - Prepare or sponsor meals for about 8 individuals weekly or monthly. Leading/Planning Activities - Share your talent of crafting, painting, sing-a-longs, gardening, music, games, plan a holiday party, etc. Entertainment - Play musical instruments, educational/history programs, show off your pet, show-and-tell, singing, dancing, storytelling, etc. Ambassadors - Collect or fundraise for needed supplies for activities, cleaning, meals, and games. Home Safety Repairs: Volunteers are needed for minor home safety repairs including installing grab bars, changing lightbulbs, installing handrails, building wheelchair ramps, etc., for seniors unable to do the work themselves.  Volunteer hours are flexible! SHIIP Medicare Counseling: Assist Medicare beneficiaries with understanding their Medicare options.  Volunteers are trained by the NC Department of Insurance.    If you are interested in volunteering, call Council on Aging at 704-292-1797. Supplies Needed – Next Door Supplies are needed to implement our group respite program including arts & crafts supplies, music, picture books, games, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, kitchen items, etc.  To donate items, please call us at 704-292-1797 or check out our amazon wish list below.  Needed items start at just $5!   Amazon Wish List Monthly Food Program Council on Aging in partnership with Common Heart is taking applications for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program for seniors with a low income.  Monthly food packages include cereal, juice, milk, cheese, meat, beans or peanut butter, rice/pasta, vegetables, and fruit. Income limits apply.  To apply or for more info, call 704-292-1797.

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Get Help for the Journeywith NCBAM's enrichment workshops!

The following is a list of workshop categories and titles. For more information or to schedule a training, contact the NCBAM Call Center at 877.506.2226. 

30-60 Minute Workshops    Aging and Spirituality                         

North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC  27361

A ministry of Baptist Children's Homes -- Michael C. Blackwell, President/CEO & NCBAM Founder 

877.506.2226

www.ncbam.org

ncbam@bchfamily.org

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