New Bern Community Respite Care

08/24/2026

Signup is now open for volunteer training on Tues, Sept 22. This is for people interested in or already volunteering.

At Come Again, we all have something to learn and something to teach. And we get to laugh a lot together! "He who laughs most, learns best."

Call Lindsay Roberts at 919.428.0618 to learn more about volunteering or RSVP at https://bit.ly/ComeAgainTraining

08/21/2026

Looking to add another outing to your week? Check out the Sunshine Center. Our friends at the Senior Center host the Sunshine Center dementia respite program every Wednesday (12:30 pm - 4:30 pm), and they have a ball! Contact Alissa Andrewsbrown at 252.638.1790 to learn more.

08/20/2026

Today at Come Again, we got creative! Let us know if you spot one of these custom mini bud vases at your favorite restaurant in New Bern. 😊 We also enjoyed singing and dancing to music provided by one of our favorite guitar players and participated in movement activities. We shared a delicious lunch featuring quiche, hash brown casserole, mixed melons, and homemade cookies.

We look forward to seeing everyone next week on Thursday, August 27!

To learn more about New Bern Community Respite Care, visit newbernrespite.org.

08/14/2026

Today at Come Again, we began creating a collaborative art project, enjoyed a delightful dulcimer performance, and participated in chair yoga. We also shared a delicious lunch of Mississippi pot roast, mashed potatoes, and peas.

We look forward to seeing everyone next week on Thursday, August 20!

To learn more about New Bern Community Respite Care, visit newbernrespite.org.

08/06/2026

Today’s Come Again program was filled with laughter, friendship, and plenty of fun! We enjoyed a new favorite activity—a Junk Drawer Scavenger Hunt—followed by relaxing chair yoga and a delightful musical performance by a talented grandfather-granddaughter duo.

Lunch was another treat, featuring bourbon chicken over rice, a side of broccoli, and a decadent chocolate lasagna for dessert.

We look forward to seeing everyone again on Wednesday, August 13!

To learn more about New Bern Community Respite Care, visit newbernrespite.org.

07/24/2026

Today at Come Again, we were delighted to welcome three teenagers who joined in our activities. Together, we enjoyed creating beach trayscapes, a delightful performance by the Trinity Ukulele Ensemble, and a chair yoga session led by Valerie.

We look forward to seeing everyone next week on 7/30!

For more information about New Bern Community Respite Care, please visit newbernrespite.org.

07/08/2026

Tomorrow -- free information meeting for dementia care partners at 10 am in the Trinity Life Center (building behind the church), 2311 Elizabeth Ave.

07/01/2026

Come Again is a respite for many of us. May our time together inspire a change in how we talk about dementia and how we show up for families living with dementia.

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06/18/2026

Today at Come Again, we were delighted to welcome two teenagers who joined in our activities. Together, we enjoyed watercolor painting, a wonderful performance by the Twin Rivers Ukulele Club, and an energetic movement session led by Valerie. We also completed a meaningful community service project by bagging pet food for distribution through Meals on Wheels. (Many thanks to Bill's Pet Shop for their donation of dog and cat food!)

Reminder: Come Again will not be in session next week. We look forward to seeing everyone again on July 2!

For more information about New Bern Community Respite Care, please visit newbernrespite.org.

06/12/2026

We viewed everything from different perspectives today at Come Again! Many thanks to Dave and Kyle Roberts for sharing their beautifully handmade kaleidoscopes and teaching us to make our own.

We’ll meet next Thursday from 10am - 2pm. Go to newbernrespite.org for more information.