ELDER SERVICES

“The mission of The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Elder Services is to assist Elder's in maintaining an independent, healthy, and productive life by providing opportunities for services though a network of various community resources. Elder Services will support and uphold quality of life for our Elder's though love, respect, and honor."

STAFF

Natascha W. Tilson , Manager of Elder Services
Phone: 910.522.5461
E-mail Natascha W. Tilson

Kayla McNeill , Elders Services Admin. Asst.
Phone: 910.522.5462
E-mail Kayla McNeill

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Weekly Heritage Meetings

Elder services supports weekly group meeting in various locations throughout the Tribal Territory.  Locations include Lumberton, Pembroke, Fairmont, Rennert and Hoke County.  Elder Services is dedicated to expanding these groups to cover other areas of the Tribal Territory within the next year. The groups meet each week to participate in the production of traditional arts and crafts.  Various workshops are held  on a regular basis to promote healthy living among the Lumbee Elder population.

Activities include various traditional arts and crafts:
Sewing
Quilting
Basket Weaving, etc.

Workshops include but not limited to:
Health Promotion/Education
Nutrition Education
Exercise Instruction and Awareness
Medicare Education/Counseling
Financial/Budget Counseling

Elder's Advisory Council

The Elder’s Advisory Council was implemented under the direction of Tribal Administrator Leon Jacobs in April of 2004.  Each district has up to five representatives appointed by the Tribal Council Representative for that district. The responsibilities of the Elder’s Council are as follows:
Identify needs in district represented.
Be a voice for your district.
Assist in creating resolutions to Tribal Council regarding Elder’s needs.
Assist in creating letters of support to Governmental leaders regarding legislative issues.
Participate in joint communications with Youth Council.

MONTHLY HEALTH CHECKS

Each weekly group has a monthly blood pressure and weight check provided by We Care For You Home care

TRAVEL

There will be at least one over night trip per year.  In addition, day trips are taken on a regular basis.  Trips will be planned and decided on by Heritage Group members.  Only eligible members will participate in these trips.

Elder's Choir

The Elder’s Choir consists of Tribal Elders from all districts.  You do not have to be a member of a Weekly Group in order to participate.  The Choir meets for practice each Wednesday at 10:00am at the Boys & Girls Club in Pembroke. As    participation grows from Elder’s in other districts, practices will float from district to district to accommodate all participant’s.  The choir has participated in several events that include the NC Indian Unity Conference in Raleigh, NC and the  Lumbee  Pow Wow. The Choir competed in the Senior Olympics where they were awarded the 2007 Silver Medal in the Performing Arts Category.  To invite the choir to participate in your event please call Natascha @ 522-5461.

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