Gold Club
A Golden Opportunity for Seniors
Gold Club is a Free Service of North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (MEMBERSHIP IN NARMC GOLD CLUB IS ABSOLUTELY FREE AND OPEN TO ANYONE 55 YEARS OF AGE AND ABOVE)
The Gold Club of NARMC is an organization based on the philosophy of enhancing a healthy and positive lifestyle for those 55 and over. Its purpose is to promote physical, mental, and social well-being for the members through a wide-range of services, programs, and resources.
The Gold Club is special because it was designed by various health professionals in this community whose varied backgrounds and expertise assured that the programs and services offered were best suited to the needs and interests of those who are 55 and over and live in this area.
Continued development of Gold Club programs and services are guided by the Gold Club Coordinator and Gold Club Members.
Benefits of NARMC Gold Club Membership:
- Educational Seminars providing information on topics that affect health and lifestyle.
- Resource Center with educational literature and information about community resources for people 55 or better.
- One free meal per day for caregiver when member is hospitalized.
- Cafeteria discounts for all members.
- Flu shots, when vaccine is available.
- Travel and social events.
- Health screenings.
- Special discounts and services provided by participating area merchants.
- Help with understanding and using transportation services already available in the area.
- Free notary service.
- Insurance and claims filing assistance scheduled by appointment for your convenience.
- Gold Club Newsletter containing news and features about Gold Club Members, health care items, and information about other community activities of interest to Gold Club Members.
- 55 Alive Driving Program.
- Walk for Life Program
WALK FOR LIFE
Gold Club member, Mary Englehardt, recently attained her goal of walking 1,245 miles, the equivalent of walking from Harrison to New York City. What seemed like an almost impossible aspiration to Mary has become a reality in just two years and four months. Mary began the journey walking on a treadmill 30 minutes at a time logging the miles as she progressed step by step. Now she is not satisfied unless she walks an hour and does so almost every day. Along the way, she has spent time in prayer, walking and talking with God.
On the first log sheet, dated April 4, 2006, she wrote, “New York, Here I come!” I’m sure at times, this seemed impossible to her. Her 45 pages of logs include inspirational notes about her time in prayer, miles walked in Texas, Battlefield Mall, and Eureka Springs, notations of birthdays, anniversaries, holidays spent with family, illnesses, surgery, and even her gardening. Through it all, she kept walking and finally reached New York City just in time for her 84th birthday and her 64th wedding anniversary.
Mary is pictured here with her husband, Warren as she was presented with a NY City tote bag and a gift certificate to Dixie Café.
Congratulations Mary!
If you would like to learn more about the Gold Club Walk for Life Program, contact NARMC Gold Club/Volunteer
Coordinator, Joy Woelbing,
at (870) 414-4622.
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Our annual craft show and sale allows our members to show off their talents. |  |
 Gold Club Members line up for free eye exams, one of our health screening events. |
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If you would like to receive more information about the North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Gold Club or to request an application to join the Gold Club, please call the Gold Club Coordinator at (870) 414-4622 or email the Gold Club Coordinator
