General Transportation
We can arrange transportation to and from the Senior Center by
Inter County Transit
Authority. We can also obtain information necessary for you to make reservations
for a ride to the grocery store.
Congregate Meals
The senior center has a delicious lunch provided by a
caterer. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at 12:00 p.m. noon.
We have a very spacious dining room with a homey atmosphere. Cost
of the meal is a contribution or donation. You or your spouse must
be 60 years or older to receive a meal. A twenty four (24) hour
advance reservation is required.
Home Delivered Meals
We provide a home delivered meal service. You must live within a five (5) mile
radius of the Senior Center and be homebound. You or your spouse must be
60 years or older. For this service please call the Camden Senior Center
252-335-2569 or Brenda Gates at the Albemarle Commission at 252-426-7093
x 228. Please make sure we have the name, age, address, and phone number
of the person or persons who need this service.
Fitness Center
Our Fitness Center is open five days a week. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Fitness
Center is FREE to those 55 years and older. You must be registered as a member
of the center before you can begin exercising.
Volunteering and Teaching Opportunities
Volunteering and Teaching Opportunities are available. Do you enjoy working
with others? Do you have a special skill or talent that you would like to share
with others? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of older adults?
We have been waiting for you. We are in need of Volunteers to instruct morning
Crafts, Line Dancing, Painting and Basic Computer classes.
Medicaid Applications
Medicaid Applications may be picked up at the Senior Center. We will be glad
to assist you in the completion of the form. All completed Medicaid Applications
must be taken by you to the Department of Social Services for processing.
Applications are in the brochure rack in our dining room.
Medical Transportation
Medical Transportation for those receiving Medicaid need to call the Department
of Social Services. Only DSS can arrange transportation for Medicaid covered
medical services. For those seniors who are not on Medicaid you must call
Inter County Public Transit Authority, 252-338-4480 and arrange your appointment
for transportation. We will be glad to help non Medicaid seniors with this
service. DSS is open Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
Please pick up a copy of the Reverse Mortgage book in our brochure rack. Contact
Lynne Raisor at the Albemarle Commission, 426-5753 x 232 for an appointment.
Another sources for information is North Eastern Community Development Corporation,
here in Camden. Their contact person is Katrina Bryant, she is the Reverse
Mortgage & Credit Counselor, 252-338-5466. The center has an annual Reverse
Mortgage program, please check our calendar and posted fliers for date and
time.
Special Needs Registry
Copies of the Special Needs Registry for those who need this service in case
of hurricanes or other disasters are available at the Camden Senior Center.
This Registry is kept on file with Pasquotank-Camden-Elizabeth City Emergency
Management Agency. If you need assistance with evacuating, especially you
are handicapped please complete this form. If you need a form please call,
252-335-2569 and we will mail you one.
If you need our services please call Michaelene Sawyer
at the Senior Center, 252-335-2569.
