The North Mecklenburg Senior Center offers three, free financial planning seminars this month, led by financial planner Mary Langhorne. The seminars will cover topics such as credit score, life insurance, estate planning and more, and are open to members of the community. Read the full story

(from left) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers Board Chair Bob Shaffer, Huntersville Mayor Jill Swain, Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte and North Mecklenburg Senior Center Director Joanne Ahern cut the ribbon at the grand opening celebration Thursday. (Christina Ritchie Rogers / CorneliusNews.net)

More than 100 people turned out for the grand opening celebration at the North Mecklenburg Senior Center Thursday. The center moved in November from its Cornelius location, in River Church on Catawba Avenue, to the Solid Rock Christian Church, on N.C. 115 in Huntersville.

“We believe that today really marks the beginning of expanded services we can offer to seniors in North Mecklenburg,” Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers Board Chair Bob Shaffer said. “The turnout today underscores the need for such a facility in the northern part of the county.” Read the full story

Lawyer Nicole Bryan of the Estate and Elder Law Firm of VanDiver & Bryan will speak to seniors about “Questions you never knew to ask” on Friday, June 24, at 10:30 a.m., North Mecklenburg Senior Center, 18731 W. Catawba Ave., Cornelius.

Beverages and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 704-892-4041 to tell them you’re coming. Read more here.