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Thursday, June 3-June 9, 2021 www.shelbyinfo.com 704/484-1047 - shelby shopper & info - Page 11 www.NealSeniorCenter.org www.NealSeniorCenter.org Neal Senior Center Neal Senior Center 100 T.R. HARRIS DRIVE • SHELBY 100 T.R. HARRIS DRIVE • SHELBY Monday-Thursday 8 AM-5PM Monday-Thursday 8 AM-5PM Friday 8 AM-1PM Friday 8 AM-1PM 704-482-3488 704-482-3488 Photo By – Justin G. Hill & Son, Photo By – Justin G. Hill & Son, Drone Photography Service Drone Photography Service Hot weather is dangerous for older adults and anyone with heart disease, diabetes, or a history of stroke. It's especially dangerous when there's not an adequate cooling system in the home. As in years past, the Council on Aging/Neal Center will again be giving away a limited number of electric box fans during the summer months. To qualify for a box fan: -Applicants must be a Cleveland County resident, age 60 and over, and/ or have a disability. -Have no air conditioning in their home -Have a home situation where a threat to health exists If you fit these qualifications, please call the Council on Aging/Neal Center at 704/482-3488. Pick-up is by appoint- ment only. Appointments are sched- uled Monday – Thursday, 11:00 am-2:30 pm. Then take part in "Operation Cool-Off"! Are you a Cleveland County senior citizen that won't be able to keep cool this summer? EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT THE NEAL SENIOR CENTER Position: Volunteer Coordinator Hours per week: 28 (part-time, no benefi ts) Duties of the position: The approved applicant must be able to work part-time, Monday: 1PM-9PM, Tues- day-Thursday: 8AM-1PM. Hours may vary according to activities taking place at the center. Because all staff works as a team when needed, occasional night and weekend work is expected. This position reports to the Program Director. Applicant will direct all volunteers and the positions they serve; recruit and train new volunteers; maintain record keeping of all volunteer hours; locate replacement volunteers when there is an absence; plan and coordinate the annual Volunteer Appreciation Event with the Executive Director; work the Monday Night Bingo game weekly, including the training and scheduling of volunteers to assist; other duties as assigned. Educational & Experience Background: Preferably, a minimum of a two-year degree from an accredited col- lege or university is suggested, but not required. Previous experience as a volunteer coordinator is a benefi t, though not required. Applicant must be profi cient in Microsoft Offi ce. To apply, submit resume to Paulette Putnam, Executive Director of the Neal Center. It may be dropped off at the center, located at 100 T.R. Harris Drive or emailed to pputnam@agingcouncil.org. No phone calls, please. While enjoying your summer activities, share a little time to help someone else! The Neal Center is looking for volunteers that are of good moral character, responsible and dependable that can work well with the public in various areas of the Neal Center. If you're interested, please call the Neal Senior Center at 704/482-3488 for further information. Those with secretarial, office and/or business skills are especially welcome to apply. Share some of your summer by VOLUNTEERING at the Neal Senior Center! Become physically and mentally healthy all in one week! Do some chair yoga... ....and some strength training Introducing TWO NEW Fitness Classes at the Neal Center! "Strength Training" and "Chair Yoga" "Chair Yoga" demonstrates how to improve your overall health through easy-to-do exercises, which all are done while sitting down! The class begins Wednesday, June 2, from 9:30-10:30am and meets weekly. Caroline Dedmon, local yoga consultant, will instruct. "Strength Training" instructs older adults how to improve their physical stamina in ways that are easy and non-strenuous. The class begins Thursday, June 3, from 1:45 to 2:45pm, and will run through August 26. Fitness expert Laura Wheeler will instruct. Both classes are free with no pre-registration… just show up! For additional information, please contact Daniel Dedmon, Program Director at the Neal Center, at 704/481-7387. 108 East Grover Street Shelby, NC 704-487-8068 Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-7pm, Sat. 9am-3pm MAINTAIN YOUR MAINTAIN YOUR INDEPENDENCE INDEPENDENCE SHOP BATH SAFETY PRODUCTS LOCALLY TODAY! SHOP BATH SAFETY PRODUCTS LOCALLY TODAY!