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CRIS Program - North Carolina Senior Games
 
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Title North Carolina Senior Games
Agency Division of Aging and Adult Services
Division of Aging and Adult Services
Service Operations
Web http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging
Description Senior Games provides a quality year-round health promotion and education program for adults age 55 and older. This is accomplished through 1) a network of local Senior Games Programs that offer health promotion and wellness activities in all 100 counties; 2)an annual State Finals which provides an opportunity for state level competition for those who have excelled at the local level; 3) a Silver Arts program that provides seniors with an opportunity to engage in visual arts, dance and literary talents; and 4) a Silver Striders walking program that encourages seniors to execise on a regular basis.
Grantee Eligibility This program does not provide financial assistance grants.
Fund 14411-1210
State $175,000.00
Federal Federal Amount not specified
Other Other Amount not specified
Funding Year 2008
Keywords aging and the aged,  health education,  physical fitness,  recreation,  disease prevention
Assistance None