Senior Times December 2012 / January - February 2013
News and Activities for Orange County’s Older Adults
2013: New Year - Come discover something “new” at your Senior Center
SENIOR CENTERS Aging Transitions . . . . . . . . . 6, 11, 40 Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Bridge & Other Games . . . . . . 26-27 Carrboro Senior Programming . 38-39 Dance & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Educational Opportunites. . . . . 27-29 Interest Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-36
Language Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Lunch at the Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Notes from the Director & Editor . . . 2 Orange County Senior Games . . . . 39 Organizations & Club Meetings . . . 36 Pottery Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RSVP Volunteer Opportunities . . 12-13 Senior Times NEWS . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Seymour Technology Center . . 21-23 Seniors on the Road . . . . . . . . 36-38 Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-32 Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Wellness Opportunities . . . . . . 14-20
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Visit us at www.orangecountync.gov/aging To join the bi-monthly listserv, email maustin@orangecountync.gov and request to join the list. This is a great way to stay up-to-date on what is happening at the Centers.
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Senior Times 2013 is just around the corner. Have you started making those New Years’ resolutions? For me, it is to stay healthy and hopefully start that fitness program that I have been putting off for months thinking that life would be less busy. Speaking of busy, your Department on Aging has been busy. The Master Aging Plan’s Year I Implementation Plan was approved and we are well on our way to accomplishing many of our goals. We have a new Capstone Team from the UNC School of Public Health – Health Behavior Program working on developing an improved and expanded communication plan for the department. By the time you read this, Election Day will have passed and we will have results from a communications survey that was offered at 14 polling sites. We are trying to identify the best ways to communicate with persons age 50+ in our county. Another major accomplishment for us is our developing work and programs targeted at the Chinese community that uses the Seymour Center daily. We have identified translators and are working to expand our volunteer program that works specifically with this population. For more information on our Year One MAP Implementation please visit our website at www.orangecountync.gov/aging I would like to say congratulations to our 2011-12 UNC School of Public Health Capstone Team. They were recently honored at the NC Planning Association’s Annual Conference in Wilmington, NC. They received the 2012 Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award for a Graduate Student Project. Thank you Phoebe Goldberg, Laura Major, Marcia Perritt, Hannah Prentice-Dunn and Rebecca Woodruff. I would again like to say thank you to the community for continuing to be a part of the Master Aging Plan and helping us work toward reaching all of our goals. This is a community plan and we encourage you to stay involved. You should know that recently I, along with Mary Fraser, our Aging Transitions Administrator, and a representative from the NC Division on Aging and Adult Services were invited to Washington, DC to share our Master Aging Planning process with individuals representing the French government. They, too, are experiencing a tremendous growth in their older adult population and are looking at model programs across the globe. We were honored to have the opportunity to share with them our programs and services and to learn about what they are doing. Happy New Year to each of you! As always, I love hearing from you as we work toward making Orange County the ideal community to age well.
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December 2012 - February 2013
You’ll Want to know New Direct phone lines at the Seymour Center Orange County has upgraded the Seymour Center’s phone system so that it is now part of the one for the rest of Orange County government. The staffs’ phone numbers have changed, but the one at the front desk, 919-968-2070, and the Aging Helpline, 919-968-2087, stayed the same. If you want to speak to a particular staff person, call the front desk to be transferred. On-line Registration and Credit Card Payments Accepted On-line registration is available for most of our programs through our website, www. orangecountync.gov/aging, in addition to being able to do it in person or on the phone. Payments may be made using a credit card at either of our Senior Centers’ front desks or when registering online. Please remember, you are officially registered once the specific program fees have been paid. Join the Senior Centers’ Email List The word is continuing to spread about our email list, which now has over 1,600 subscribers. If you want to be part of it, please e-mail Myra Austin at maustin@orangecountync.gov. We send out information about every two weeks. The emails are informative, efficient and a great way to keep up to date on what is happening at your local Senior Center.
Sincerely, Janice Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging, jtyler@orangecountync.gov
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Winter is soon to arrive and I hope that you find yourself prepared. If you have questions about what you might need, please call our Aging Help line at 919-968-2087 and speak with one of our trained staff about preparing for the winter months. While the temperatures outside might be on the cool side we have some exciting things to warm you up inside the Orange County Senior Centers. Please do at least one or all of the following: (1)visit one of the Orange County Senior Centers – Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough, and/or the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, (2) check out all the programs/activities in this Senior Times, (3) go to the revised website at www.orangecountync.gov/aging , or (4) all the above. You will find updates and information about the Master Aging Plan (MAP); activities - Holiday Happenings, Clothing Accessory Exchanges, Art Show Openings, Arts & Crafts Fairs, Astrology Workshops, Financial Planning info, Love in the Air, Hula Hoops, Black History and Chinese New Year Celebrations; lots of exercise and health programs to help you stay warm and in-shape; programs to help fight the winter blues; and much more. If you don’t see something that peaks your interest, please feel free to contact me and come discuss your idea(s). Remember, the Orange County Senior Centers are for You and we want to make sure that our services are for Your Life, Your Time and Your Way!
Check Out Our Senior Page in the Chapel Hill Herald Newspaper Just a reminder, we have a senior page in the Chapel Hill Herald on Sundays which gives information on some of the upcoming events for the upcoming month. Look for it on Sun, Dec 23 and Jan 27.
FROM THE EDITOR
Sincerely, Myra Austin, Senior Times Managing Editor Senior Centers Administrator, Orange County Department on Aging maustin@orangecountync.gov
Transportation Consultation Are you considering transitioning away from driving? Would you like the option of traveling another way other than your personal automobile? Have you wanted to use a bus or taxi but were afraid to try? Jenny Womack, the Department on Aging’s occupational therapist, is available for personal consultations on community mobility. She will work with you to explore resources available in the community for getting around, and help you set up opportunities to try transportation alternatives. Please call the Aging Transitions Helpline, 919-968-2087, to request an appointment with Jenny.
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Tax Relief for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults Did you know some people may qualify to get help paying for their primary residence’s real estate taxes in NC? People age 65 +, and those who are permanently disabled (per a physician), and whose income was below $27,100 last year may be eligible to exclude the first $25,000 of their home’s assessed value, or 50 % of its value if that is greater. For instance, if your house is assessed at $100,000, 50% would be excluded (since that’s greater than $25,000) and you would pay taxes on an assessed value of only $50,000. If your income was greater than $27,100, but less than $40,650, you may qualify for the Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program. Neither program counts assets. The Disabled Veterans Exclusion allows Veterans who are disabled and had an Honorable Discharge to exclude up to $45,000 of an appraised value of their permanent residence. If you’d like more information on any of these programs, contact the Orange County Tax Assessor’s Office at 919-245-2100, or go to www.orangecountync.gov/assessor/prop. You may also call the Aging Transition Helpline at 919968-2087 to make an appointment with a social worker to get help completing an application. In the unusual case that an application is denied, there is an appeal process.
Transportation in Orange County Triangle Transit operates regional bus and shuttle service, Para transit services, ride matching, vanpools, provides commuter resources, and an emergency ride home program for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Our mission is to improve our region’s quality of life by connecting people and places with reliable, safe, and easy-to-use travel choices that reduce congestion and energy use, save money, and promote sustainability, healthier lifestyles, and a more environmentally responsible community. Please meet the Outreach Coordinator on Jan 9 at 10:30 at the Seymour Center and Jan 10 at Central Orange Senior Center.
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Are You a Caregiver Running on Empty? Are you an unpaid caregiver who needs a break from your caregiving responsibilities? If so, you may want to take advantage of the Orange County Department on Aging’s Caregivers Day Out program. It gives caregivers a chance to take a break while their loved ones socialize and participate in group activities and exercises. Caregivers Day Out is limited to 10 participants. The program is free for qualifying participants and is held on Wednesdays, from 11 am to 4 pm, at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. If you are interested in being considered for participation, or would like more information, please contact the Program Manager, Carolyn B Jefferson, RN, BSN at 919-929-1742.
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Need Help with Medicare Part D Prescriptions? Medicare beneficiaries, with limited incomes and resources, may be eligible for the federal Extra Help Low Income Subsidy (LIS) program. This program can increase people’s cost savings by paying for all or part of the Medicare Part D Prescription drug plan’s monthly premiums, annual deductibles and provide lower prescription co-payments. To qualify for Extra Help, the monthly income must be limited to $1,396.25 for an individual ($1,891.25 for a married couple living together). Additionally, the total resources must be limited to $13,070 for an individual ($26,120 for a married couple living together). Resources do not include a primary residence or a vehicle. If you or someone you know may qualify for the Extra Help program, please encourage them to apply on-line at www.socialsecurity. gov, or call the Aging Transitions line at 919968.2087 for assistance with completing the on-line application form or to request a paper application - which may be done throughout the year.
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In Praise of Age TV Show In Praise of Age is a weekly awardwinning television production dedicated to informing and entertaining older adults on issues of aging. The shows are sponsored by the Department on Aging, UNC Health Care, Carol Woods Retirement Community, the Friends of both the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center and produced by Jerry Passmore. Show times: Every Saturday at 7:30 pm on Time Warner Cable TV, Channel 8 in Chapel Hill, Channel 4 in Carrboro and Channel 18 in the Durham area. The program is replayed every Monday at 10:30 am at the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center or on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. Dec 1: “Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program for 2013” - Kathy Porter, Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program with the Department on Aging, along with tax assistance volunteers, update us on the free tax service offered by trained older adults. They review the history of the program and share information on how citizens can receive tax help as well as how they can become a volunteer tax preparer for 2013!
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Dec 8: “My Aching Back!” - Join Dr. Chester Palumbo from South Square Chiropractic as he presents information and demonstrates exercises on taking care of, and protecting, your back. The program was held July 11, 2012 at Seymour Center. Dec 15: “William Friday: A Life Remembered“ - Florence Soltys, host, has a personal conversation with Bill Friday, former President of the University of North Carolina from 1956-86, sharing his early years, the people who influenced him and the changes that occurred during his administration. The interview was held December 2001 and is re-played in memory of his accomplishments and passing on October 12, 2012 at 92 years of ages. Dec 22: “Life and Music of Gershwin - Part I” The Prime Time Players present a musical variety show celebrating the life and music of George Gershwin featuring the Seymour Tappers, Taptations, Metrognomes String Quarter and others. The show is narrated by Bobbie Boyd Lubker and directed by Mary Ann Freedman. (From Aug 20, 2011)
Dec 29: “Life and Music of Gershwin- Part II” - The Prime Time Players present part 2 of their musical variety show celebrating the life and music of George Gershwin featuring the Seymour Tappers, Carol Woods Taptations, Metrognomes String Quarter and others. The show is narrated by Bobbie Boyd Lubker and directed by Mary Ann Freedman. (From Aug 27, 2011) Jan 5: “Pet Adoption Fashion Show” Calling all animal lovers! Don’t miss this unique, fun, fashion show of animals modeling their cute attire! Watch pet adoption models, Cody, Ernie, and mother with daughter, Sheba and Chiquita, walk the runway as they dress to impress and inspire you to adopt from the animal shelter for 2013. The shown was held at the Seymour Center July 19, 2012 and cosponsored with the Orange County Animal Services with Sarah Hearn Fallin, Program Coordinator and Program Emcee. Jan 12: “An Evening in India!” - The Seymour Center presents music and dance of India, chanting, drumming, story telling and fire spinning. See a henna artist at work and watch a cooking demonstration. Jan 19: “The Harvest Moon Dance” - Enjoy highlights of the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center’s annual fundraising gala held Oct 6, 2012 that includes music, dancing, refreshments and silent auction. You too may want to come 2013! Jan 25: “2012 ‘Town Treasures’ Honored“ Enjoy reception highlights held Oct. 17th recognizing outstanding older adults who have guided, ministered, taught and led the Chapel Hill-Carrboro communities for many years. The honorees portraits, taken by award-winning photographer, Catherine Carter, are hung in the Seymour Center. The event was co-sponsored by the Friends of Seymour Center and the Chapel Hill Historical Society. Feb 2: “Benefits of Biofeedback Therapy for Treating Bowel Incontinence” – Dr Steve Heymen, UNC-CH Medical School and Director of Biofeedback Services for Functional GI and Motility Disorders, discusses his research on this therapy and
its benefits for treating bowel leakage. The program was held at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center in Sept, 2012. Feb 9: “The Prime Time Players Present Richard Rodgers: Hart and Hammerstein!Part 1” - Enjoy hearing singers, watching the Friends on Tap, the Seymour Tappers, the Carol Woods Taptations, and laughing at some clowning spoofs. Sing along to such classics such as Oklahoma, Lady is a Tramp, Getting to Know You and Blue Moon. The original performance was held in Dec, 2012 at the Seymour Center and Jan, 2013 at the Central Orange Senior Center. Feb 16: “The Prime Time Players present Richard Rodgers: Hart and Hammerstein! – Part 2” - Enjoy the continuation of hearing singers, watching the Friends on Tap, the Seymour Tappers, the Carol Woods Taptations, and laughing at some clowning spoofs. Sing along to classic songs. The original performance was held in Dec, 2012 at the Seymour Center and Jan, 2013 at the Central Orange Senior Center. Feb 23: “Wrongful Convictions - Prevention and Correction” - Part 1 - Christine Mumma, Executive Director of the NC Center on Actual Innocence, speaks on the issues of wrongful convictions in NC, and cases the Center takes on to begin to correct this issue. Greg Taylor, wrongfully convicted, and released after 17 years with the help of the Center, is introduced and shares his personal and emotional experiences in part 2. This is a Village Elders Lecture, sponsored by the Department on Aging at the Seymour Center on Sept 21, 2012. Mar 2: “Wrongful Convictions - Prevention and Correction” - Part 2 - Christine Mumma, Executive Director of the NC Center on Actual Innocence, speaks on the issues of wrongful convictions in NC with cases the Center takes on to begin to correct this issue. Greg Taylor, wrongfully convicted, and released after 17 years with the help of the Center, is introduced and shares his personal and emotional experiences. This is a Village Elders Lecture, sponsored by the Department on Aging at the Seymour Center on Sept 21, 2012.
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Friends of the Senior Centers Central Orange Friends
WEBSITE Did you know that you can get information about the Friends on their website? The website address is www.friendsofcosc.net or www.friendsofcosc.com; either one will get you to their info. Check it out to find out about the latest events, how to become a Friend of Central Orange Senior Center and highlights of upcoming programs. MONTHLY MEETINGS Friends of Central Orange Senior Center hold their regular meetings the 3rd Monday of the month, 10 - 11:30 am at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough. If you are interested in attending, please call the Senior Center, 919-245-2015, to make sure the meeting is being held.
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SEYMOUR FRIENDS’ NEW WEBSITE It’s all about the Friends of the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center—the latest news, events, programs and activities. You can view it on the new Seymour Friends website: Friendsseymourcenter.org. For the first time, the Seymour Center has its own exclusive website devoted to the happenings at the center. If you would like to post an announcement simply send it to: friendsseymourcenter@gmail.com We will also run photos of events occurring at the center. Please include an attachment with your announcement. Don’t delay, watch us today! It’s your personal website to enjoy and stay in touch with your friends at the Seymour Center. MARKETING/BUSINESS/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Friends of the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center, Inc is seeking volunteers with experience in marketing, administrative and business (active or retired) to assist “the Board in achieving its goals”. Please contact Walter Mack at 919-797-2246 for more information.
AN OPEN INVITATION The Friends of The Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, Inc Board of Directors meets at 1 pm on the 3rd Thursday of the month at the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill, and are open to the public. If you have a strong interest in the programs, events and activities at the Seymour Center, and want to serve as a board member, please contact Walt Mack, President, by calling the Center at 919-968-2070 and leaving your name, phone number and email address, and he will contact you. HELP THE SEYMOUR CENTER—DONATE A VEHICLE If you have a car that you want to let go (running or not), but don’t want the hassle of having to sell it, consider donating it to the Seymour Center for a tax deduction. Funds raised from donated vehicles (cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs/campers, semi-tractors, farm equipment, horse trailers, boats, airplanes and motorized wheelchairs) go directly to support the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center with its many programs and services. It’s as easy as a toll-free phone call to 1-877- 537-5277. Our representative is on duty seven days a week to take your call. She will schedule a convenient time for a fast, free tow pick up of your vehicle, and will provide you with a confirmation number - all at no cost to you! Once your vehicle is sold you will be sent a receipt for your tax records, and the sale’s proceeds will be donated directly to the Seymour Center in your name. PRIME TIME PLAYERS’ FESTIVAL You’ll be Dancing on the Ceiling with the Prime Time Players, our senior theater group, as they present Richard Rodgers: Hart and Hammerstein! Dec 6 and 8 at 2 pm at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill and Jan 25 at 2 pm at the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowlands, Hillsborough. You’ll hear singers, watch the Friends on Tap (the Seymour Tappers and the Carol Woods Taptations), and laugh at some clowning spoofs. Sing along with Oklahoma, Lady is a Tramp, Getting to Know You and Blue Moon. A donation of $7 for the Friends of Seymour Center is appreciated.
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Transportation Shuttle for Older Adults Did you know that there is an In-Town Route around the Hillsborough Area? It connects the Triangle Transit’s 420 bus route to Chapel Hill at Durham Tech’s Orange campus. This fare-free project is a joint effort between the Town of Hillsborough and Orange County, and is supported by a three year grant from the NC Department of Transportation’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program. The continuation of the service after three years will depend on how many people use it. For more information about this, or other routes and services, contact Orange Public Transportation (OPT) at 919245-2008. A schedule for the In-Town Route is available from the Central Orange Senior Center’s front desk. Did you also know that Chapel Hill Transit has a Senior Shuttle available to people age 50+? This free service provides transportation to and from six stops Monday – Friday. It includes three senior housing apartments, two grocery stores and the Seymour Center. They are: Carolina Spring, Stratford/Covenant Place and Manley Estates; Harris Teeter at University Mall and Food Lion in Carrboro. All the shuttles are wheel chair accessible, and provide curb-to-curb service. Riders may bring up to four bags on-board. There are no reservations. The shuttle does not operate on Chapel Hill Transit’s holidays and weekends. This project is funded by a federal transportation grant designed to help meet the needs of older adults and persons with disabilities. For questions, call EZ rider at 919969-4919. A schedule is available at the Seymour Center’s front desk.
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The Senior Wellness Clinic at The Central Orange Senior Center Clinic’s Purpose: The purpose of this multidisciplinary clinic is to enable seniors to live independently in the community by focusing screening and treatment on mood, memory, mobility, and falls prevention. By early identification of risk factors we hope to prevent the negative consequences of falls and disability. What will a visit to the clinic include? ◆ Clients can expect to spend 1-2 hours visiting with the team of specialists-physician, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physical therapist, and social worker. ◆ We work together to create individual recommendations for medical care, exercise, or environmental risks. Also, we might suggest further testing and/or individual and family counseling. ◆ We will make a follow-up call within 60 days regarding on our recommendations. ◆ The team’s findings will be shared with the client’s primary care doctor. What if a person already has a doctor? Our team will not replace a person’s regular doctor. We support the care of primary physicians by offering this specialty screening clinic and maintaining open lines of communication with your doctor. How do I make an appointment? The clinic is held Thursdays at 8:15 am to 12 noon at the Seymour Center on 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill, NC and the 2nd Thursday of the month at Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Drive in HIllsborough, same times. Please call Yvette Hall at the UNC Center for Aging and Health at 919-843-4096 to schedule an appointment. Please, do not call the Centers to schedule appointments. This clinic is offered through a partnership between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Center of Aging and Health and the Orange County Department on Aging.
Live alone? Worried that no one may know if you fall or become ill? Did you know that the Department on Aging has a freeTelephone Reassurance Program? Trained Volunteers make friendly calls every morning, Monday through Friday. If no one answers the phone, it is quickly followed up by the Aging Transitions staff. Falls in the night can be discovered within hours or help can be sent to the home in time of need. You can rest assured at night. If interested in receiving Telephone Reassurance calls, please contact the Aging Transitions Unit at 919-968-2087. They are free and confidential.
Caregivers’ Support Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open, friendly and informal and lead by Pam Tillett, MSW. Reservations are not required. Supervised activities will be available for caregivers’ loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hours in advance. For information and reservations, call 919-968-2087. Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues: Dec 4; Jan 8; Feb 5 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center (352754) 1st and 3rd Thurs: Dec 6,20; Jan 3, 17; Feb 7, 21 4 - 5:30 pm
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New Wellness Coordinator Latonya Brown, Resource and Benefits Specialist and SHIIP Coordinator, has been selected as the new Wellness Coordinator for Orange County Department on Aging. She has been with the Department on Aging since March 2009, serving Orange County’s senior community by providing valuable information on Medicare. Her background and education includes a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration, Bachelor’s in Physical Education and vast experience running fitness and wellness programs at the Durham YMCA and GlaxoSmithKline. Latonya is known for her energetic efforts in continuing the mission of the Department on Aging and will bring the same energy and passion to her new role with the department. “I will make every effort to provide our seniors with fitness and wellness programs that will strengthen mind, body and spirit”, explains Latonya. Her overall goal is keeping Orange County seniors active. When Latonya is not serving clients, she is enjoying her husband and two children, five year old son and one year old daughter. She also enjoys church, exercising, and shopping. Latonya is always willing to listen to new ideas and to talk with potential program providers. If you are interested in providing a program at the Wellness Centers, or have ideas about how the Wellness Program may be improved, please feel free to give her a call at 919-245-4270, email her, lbrown@orangecountync.gov; or stop by the Senior Centers.
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Florence Gray Soltys Adult Day Health Program Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. An Enriching Day Program for Adults and Seniors Providing Respite for Family Caregivers Offers a safe environment with individual care plans that address the social, physical and emotional needs of the participants; and provides assistance with daily activities by qualified professionals. For more information or to make a referral: Office: 919-245-2017 (Fax: 919-245-2018) Located adjacent to the Central Orange Senior Center behind the Triangle Sportsplex 105 Meadowland Dr, PO Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278
LET’S ROLL! Wheelchair Handling Safety and Maintenance. Do you assist a significant other in using a wheelchair or transport chair? This session will cover the basics of assisting someone with wheelchair mobility, including negotiating curbs, ramps and rough terrain. In addition, we will talk about different types of chairs, management of basic chair parts, and safe handling while loading wheelchairs in and out of vehicles. Basic wheelchair maintenance will also be discussed. Please sign up in advance by calling the senior centers so that we will know how many wheelchairs to have on hand. Instructor: Jenny Womack, MA, MS OTR/L. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Dec 6 (357028) 2 – 3:30 pm Central Orange SC Thurs, Dec 13 (214009-01) 2 - 3:30 pm
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RECYCLING DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Did you know that the Aging Transitions team recycles gently used durable medical equipment (DME)? We accept donations of DME that is in good condition, and distribute it to seniors in Orange County who need it temporarily. DME is any equipment that has been prescribed for a health-related reason and is designed to improve the function and/or safety of the user. It includes: walkers, raised commode seats, shower chairs, tub seats and wheelchairs. We always welcome DME that can be used by seniors, but we are in particular need of raised toilet seats, wheelchairs and 4-wheeled walkers (sometimes called rollators). At this time, we do NOT need bedside commodes or standard (non-rolling) walkers. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO DONATE, bring it to either senior center and leave it at the front desk. Please leave your name and contact information if you would like a receipt for your income taxes. IF YOU NEED A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT, please call the Aging Helpline at 919-968-2087.
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Lunch at the Centers The Seymour and the Central Orange Senior Centers serve lunch Monday - Friday at 12 noon. The Senior Lunch program is operated by the Orange County Department on Aging. People age 60+ are eligible to eat the daily lunches funded by the federal government’s Older Americans Act, the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the Orange County Department on Aging. Although there isn’t a charge for the meals, donations are an important part of the program. For people under age 60, a meal costs $5. Our caterer is the local Nantucket Café. All the meals meet the requirements for people on low salt diets. Meals are served on a “First Come, First Served” basis. On the day you arrive for lunch, please get a lunch ticket. Registration desks are located near the pool tables at each Senior Center, and tickets are distributed as people sign in beginning at 11 am. CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER – THURSDAY TELL ALL This is the day to update your calendar for the next month. Announcements concerning upcoming programs for the month will be made by the staff. Thurs, Dec 6, 20; Jan 3, 17; Feb 7, 21 12 noon Central Orange SC (257030-01)
LUNCH AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER The Price is Right with Allison Reynolds Come on out and come on down for some fun prizes! Compete with your neighbor for what’s behind the curtain. Sponsored by Carillon Assisted Living of Durham Wed, Jan 16 10 am – 12 noon Seymour Center (313012)
CHAPEL HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT Join the Chapel Hill Police Department during this informal discussion about safety issues in your community. Wed, Mar 13 11:30 am Seymour Center (333012)
Bi-Lingual (Chinese/English) Volunteers Needed at the Seymour Center The Seymour Center is looking for volunteers who can help translate information to and from our growing group of Chinese-only speaking seniors. Any amount of help will be appreciated! We need volunteers to translate important announcements posted at the Senior Center, to visit with attendees to help answer their resource questions and to interpret their concerns to the Aging Transitions staff. If you are bi-lingual and interested in spending some time with Chinese-speaking seniors at the Seymour Center, please call the Aging Transitions Help-line at 919-968-2087.
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Physical Therapy Clinics Offered at Senior Centers Are you in need of some physical therapy? Has your healthcare provider prescribed it? It’s available Tuesdays and Thursdays at both the Seymour and Central Orange Senior Centers. Private Insurance and Medicare accepted. Call 919-624-0388 for an appointment at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough with ElderFit In-Home Rehab Physical Therapy. Call 919-732-6600 for an appointment at the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill with University Physical Therapy.
Inclement Weather: Are The Senior Centers Open? Is my class meeting? Call the front desk of the Senior Centers for more information. If we are closed or have a delayed opening you will hear a message.
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Affordable Senior Living For Independent Adults 55 and Over Carolina Spring 600 W. Poplar Ave. Carrboro, N.C. 27510 919-942-9559
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www.orangecountync.gov/aging A member of the Chatham - Orange Community Resource Connections
Needed! Friend to Friend Volunteers! Please consider spending one hour a week with an older adult who lives alone and would enjoy receiving a visitor at home, or getting out for a brief outing, or help with light errands. If interested, please contact the RSVP office at 919245-4241.
December 2012 - February 2013
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Behavioral Activation: Getting your spark back!
Mary Lynn Piven, PhD, RN – Department on Aging Mental Health Consultant We commonly joke (and complain) about the process of aging. But it‘s no joking matter when our lives begin to feel less rewarding and we find ourselves feeling disconnected from others. As human beings, it is critical to feel our existence is meaningful. If we don’t, we may be prone to feelings of sadness and even low mood. When feeling sad, some of us pull away from the world, drop our routines and often drop our meaningful activities. The problem with pulling way is that doing so can increase the risk of depression. Supported by research, Behavioral Activation (BA) is a collaborative approach that helps improve mood by DOING. Often we find ourselves waiting to feel better, rather than activating to feel better. Behavioral Activation (BA) is not just about doing more; it is about participating in purposeful activities that make us feel good, give us pleasure or a sense of accomplishment. My role in working with clients is to often act as a coach or consultant to their process of change. I ask questions like: “What is maintaining feelings of low mood?” “What is getting in the way of engaging in and enjoying life?” “What are ways that you would like to change your behavior?” “What is the most important behavior you want to change?” I work with the individual to identify what activity would be most helpful and then what small and manageable steps can be taken to get started. Very often clients find they have given up many valued and meaningful hobbies, activities and sometimes simple accommodations. Patience and persistence can pay off in better mood and feelings of accomplishment. So if you are feeling you have lost your spark, ask yourself: Am I waiting to feel better? What can I do to help myself feel better? Are there fun or meaningful activities that I used to enjoy but have given up? It may be as simple as writing to an old friend or pulling out those knitting needles. Don’t wait to feel better, don’t hesitate to ACTIVATE! If you want to learn more about Behavioral Activation, contact Mary Lynn Piven at: piven@email.unc.edu or make an appointment to see her at the Seymour Center by calling 919-968-2087.
Are You Eligible for the Special Needs Registry to Get Help in an Emergency? Are you concerned about where to go if the power goes out for several days, or if there were damage to your home? If you worry about these things - don’t wait until the last minute to get help. You may be eligible for the Special Needs Registry. People on the list will be contacted in the event of an emergency, and if needed, helped to get to a special needs shelter. Call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087 - or come to the Seymour Center or the Central Orange Senior Center for more information, and to find out if you’re eligible to get on the Special Needs Registry. Be Smart – Don’t be Left Unprepared! Wondering if the Seymour Center or Central Orange Senior Center will be open after a storm? Call the front desk to ask after 8 am. Central Orange Senior Center: 919-245-2015 Seymour Center: 919-968-2070
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Be Safe Be Prepared
Are you ready for inclement weather? Want a Warning Call ahead of a Storm? Sign up for CodeRED. Orange County Emergency Management Services (EMS) can now send a telephone message to all county residents with a land-phone to warn them of upcoming storms and to tell them where to go in an emergency. To be sure that you will receive CodeRED alerts, sign up on the www.readyorange.org website or call EMS at 919-245-6100. Winter Driving Tips from Aging Transitions’ Occupational Therapist: Jenny Womack, MA, MS OTR/L. Winter sometimes presents driving challenges. Instead of heavy snows, we often face icy roads and strong glare from winter’s afternoon sun. It is best not to drive in this type of weather at all. However, if you must drive, experts from the American Occupational Therapy Association, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the AARP recommend the following winter driving safety tips for all drivers: INCREASE DISTANCE FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF YOU: When there is a threat of bad weather (including rain), increase your following distance by at least an additional car-length. For example, if you use the rule of thumb that at 60 mph you should have your car 6 car-lengths behind the vehicle in front of you, use 7 car-lengths in bad weather. MAXIMIZE YOUR VISIBILITY IN WINTER GLARE: Invest in a good pair of UV-blocking sunglasses and make sure that you keep your windshields and mirrors clean. The combination of glare, dirty streaks and clouded mirrors can magnify visibility problems. DECREASE SPEED temperatures drop.
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TURN YOUR WHEELS INTO THE DIRECTION OF A SKID: If your car begins to skid due to winter road conditions, take your foot off the gas pedal and if you skid, turn your steering wheel into its direction. Do not slam on your brakes! PLAN AHEAD FOR THE UNEXPECTED: Keep a bag of items that will help protect you from the elements in the event that you break down on the road. They include: • A blanket or sleeping bag • Flashlight • Bottle or jug of water • Non-perishable snacks • Extra batteries • A “Please Call for Help” sign • Tissues or paper towels • Dose of essential medications BE SURE THAT YOUR CELL PHONE IS FULLY CHARGED BEFORE LEAVING HOME & TAKE IT ALONG (Remember: Even if you don’t have cell phone service, it can still call 911) NOTE: IF THERE IS A BAD STORM, SPECIAL SHELTERS FOR SENIORS WILL BE OPENED
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Sculpture Visions
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“Sculpture Visions is an outdoor art exhibit featuring a variety of styles, themes and media. These artworks create a sense of beauty, place and uniqueness that are a part of the shared experience for Chapel Hill’s residents and visitors. Sculpture Visions 2012-2013 will be on display at venues around Chapel Hill from October of 2012 to June of 2013.” Artist Claudia Jane Klein resides in Lake Worth, Florida. Here are her thoughts about Shanti, the piece outside the Seymour Center (aluminum, epoxy powder coated, Marine Urethane, with silver metal flake, 10’ tall x 6’ wide x 4’ deep): “All my sculptures are a manifestation of my entire existence. The focus of much of my work is spiritual, mental, and physical evolution. Shanti is a part of a group of sculptures emulating human striving for a different plane of existence as achieved through the disciplines of yoga, dance, meditation and sports. Through the power of individual relentless effort, focus and attention, peace and harmony can momentarily actualize, containing, calming and balancing
An indoor piece was recently installed in the Seymour Center called Our Stories, In Focus, by Leah Sobsey and Lynn Bregman Blass. In the spring of 2009 members of the Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the UNC communities were invited to share personal stories and family mementos as part of the 2009 Community Art and History Project. Participants were asked to look more closely at their personal and community histories by considering these questions: “What brought you or your family to this place?” And, “What is the legacy you want to leave in your community?” Participants brought pieces of their history (photos, letters, etc) to community workshops held at the Hargraves Community Center, UNC's Student Union, University Mall, and the Carrboro Century Center where local artists Leah Sobsey and Lynn Bregman Blass scanned and photographed their mementos. Other participants emailed images of their mementos. The artists then created a community portrait out of these collected images through acetate transfer and encaustic processes. Look for it hanging by the balcony rail next to the Seymour Center’s upstairs hall.
Come to a Senior Center for “One Stop Shopping” Social workers at both the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center can help seniors, and disabled people, apply for a variety of financial aid services - such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly Food Stamps), Energy Assistance, and Medicaid – and perhaps a free cell phone. They can also help people complete an application to reduce their Orange County real estate taxes. Our Aging Transition social workers are able to discuss your questions and concerns about these programs in a confidential setting, and to complete the required paper work. Now, you no longer have to go to the Department of Social Services (DSS). This is called, “One-Stop Shopping”. You go to the senior centers for programs, meals, exercises, classes, fellowship, trips, etc – and you can apply for special assistance, too! Call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087, Mon - Fri, 9 am – 4 pm to make an appointment to find out if you may qualify for any of these programs.
LEGAL SERVICES Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc is a non-profit, federally funded organization that provides free legal assistance, advice, and representation to low-income individuals and senior citizens on a variety of non-criminal legal issues. Areas include consumer/debtor issues, public benefit denials/appeals, employment, and mortgage foreclosure defense, as well as housing and family law. At the senior centers they execute Simple Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Powers of Attorney. Volunteer attorneys, including James Wilde and James Sheldon, donate their time to execute documents and advise people on elder law issues. APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. Call 1-800-672-5834 Mon - Fri (9 am – 5 pm) to schedule an appointment. Seymour Center (353036) Tues: Dec 4, 11; Jan 8; Feb 5, 12 9 am – 12 noon Due to Holiday in Jan, appointments will be taken for Jan 8th only
Central Orange SC (255003) Tues: Dec 18, Jan 22, Feb 26 9 am – 12 noon
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Are You Experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information to older adults and their families on how to face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues. Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Caregiver Day Out Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA OTR/L, Occupational Therapist The Aging Transitions staff is available by appointment at either the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough, or at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill. Please call 919-968-2087 for a telephone consultation or to schedule an appointment for information, care planning, home assessment, or short-term counseling. Email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov • Information & Assistance: Telephone and office consultations about agerelated issues, such as housing options, insurance, community resources, transportation, advocacy, etc. • Individual Consultations: Confidential sessions to assist with age-related transitions. • Medical Equipment Loan Program/Medical Supply Closet: Canes, wheelchairs, walkers, tub benches, etc available for short-term loan. Donations of equipment and incontinence supplies are appreciated. • Telephone Reassurance: Supportive telephone calls made Monday through Friday to check on individuals who live alone. • Alzheimer's /Dementia Caregiver Support Group: Three different support groups are held monthly. • Caregivers Day Out: Respite for caregivers one day a week. • DSS applications: Help with filling out applications for food stamps, lowincome energy assistance, Medicaid, etc. • Community Presentations: Educational sessions, support groups, senior discussion groups, etc. are available on request. Aging Transitions Help-Line 919-968-2087
9 am – 4 pm
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Senior Times Pick-Up Locations Pick up your Senior Times at one of these locations or watch for it in the Herald Sun newspaper the 2nd Saturday of the month when the quarterly Senior Times is published. The drop site for the Chapel Hill Library has been temporarily discontinued. For the most current pick up locations, go to www. orangecountync.gov/aging/PickUpLocations.asp Durham: Panera Bread-15/501 Chapel Hill-Carrboro: ArtsCenter, Carolina House, Carolina Springs, Carol Woods, Carrboro Public Library, Carrboro Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, Chapel Hill-Orange County Visitors Bureau, Cosgrove Apts, Covenant Place, Eubanks Rd. Park & Ride, First Baptist Manley Estates, Hatfield Berang Hearing Center, Mama Dip’s, Meadowmont – Café Carolina and the Cedars, Seymour Center, Tony Hall & Associates, UNC Health Care-HWY 54, University Mall-Cameron’s & Service Desk, Weaver Street Market. Outdoor Racks: Tyler’s Restaurant (Carrboro – Corner of S. Greensboro and Main Streets), Fly Leaf Books, Hargraves Recreation Center, Harris Teeter (Chapel Hill North & University Mall), Kinetix Health Club, Nice Price Books, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS) on Homestead Rd, Park & Ride Lot Old Fayetteville Rd, Seymour Center, Trading Post Market & Grill-New HWY 86, UNC Ambulatory Care Center (Mason Farm Rd), Hillsborough: Brookshire Nursing Home, Cardinal State Bank, Carillon Senior Living, Carolina Vision, Central Orange Senior Center, Chamber of Commerce, Dentist Dr Sam Chang (N Churton St), Dentist Dr Berry Holly (Meadowlands), Duke Family Practice, DurhamTech-OC campus student break room, Hillsborough Medical Clinic-Corbin St, Hillsborough Pharmacy (Daniel Boone Village), OCIM (Orange Congregations in Mission) Meals on Wheels and Thrift Shop, Orange County Government (West Campus on Margaret Lane), Orange County Health Dept, Orange County Library, Orange County Manager’s Office lobby, Orange County School Board, Service Department (New Hwy 86), State Employees’ Credit Union (both locations), Town of Hillsborough Mayor’s office, UNC Family Medicine (Old Hwy 86), Weaver St Market. Outdoor Racks: Bojangles, Central Orange Senior Center, Cup a Joe, newsstand corner downtown, Daniel Boone Village newsracks, Durham Tech Park & Ride lot, Eno Haven Apts., Farm & Garden HWY 86N, Handy Andy’s (Caldwell), HWY 70 BBQ, Lloyd’s Citgo, Orange County Dept Social Services (DSS), Randy’s Citgo, Red & White Convenience Store (Efland), Triangle SportsPlex Person County: 501BP Gas Station
Falls Free – You Want to Be! Did you know falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among adults age 65+? One in three of these adults falls every year. It is estimated that approximately 17% of older North Carolinians fell in the past three months –and one-third resulted in an injury (some with serious results). The good news is that most falls are preventable. Recommendations for preventing falls include: exercising regularly for leg strength, have your medications reviewed, have your vision checked annually, reduce hazards in your home that can lead to falls, and have a balance screening. FREE Balance Screening is provided as part of the FREE Physical Function Screens at the Central Orange Senior Center, 919-245-2015, and the Seymour Center, 919-968-2070. Call the Center nearest you for an appointment or call the Aging Information Helpline at 919-968-2087 for a free in-home consultation with our occupational therapist.
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Editors Note: Papua New Guinea is the name of a country, not a city in New Guinea. There is no comma.
A Modern Day Super Hero By Kathy Porter, RSVP Director
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Opportunities
You could be standing next to her and not know that this slight woman is really a modern day super hero. She would never call herself that, but in my book she is truly bigger than life. At least her heart is! Ruth Zalph found Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program in 2010, but volunteering had already been her passion for over 20 years.
Ruth’s ongoing volunteer service career began in 1987 with a Florida branch of Habitat for Humanity. She worked alongside Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter as well as future homeowners who had to put in 200 hours of sweat equity. Ruth has hammered nails, provided financial counseling; and while in India, she carried bricks on a board on her head, and learned to measure wood with a folded banana leaf instead of a tape measure. After building worldwide (Mexico - Papua New Guinea – India), in 1994 she moved
Do you want to help lowto middle-income clients with their taxes and make a difference in their lives? VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is a free IRS service for eligible clients. The tax program provides a broad range of volunteer opportunities. You may choose to serve as a volunteer tax preparer, quality reviewer or tax room manager (these three jobs require IRS training and testing provided by RSVP). Administrative volunteers serve as support coordinators, interpreters, return transmitters, computer specialists or statisticians. You may want to volunteer for the Telephone Team to schedule appointments or make reminder calls. Bilingual volunteer support is useful on all levels. RSVP provides training in Jan for all VITA volunteer assignments. Orientation for new VITA volunteers will be held Wed, Dec 7 from 10 am - 12 noon at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. Call 919-245-4240 or 919-245-4243.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Ruth studied elementary education in college which explains why she was drawn to volunteering as an RSVP Senior Education Corps Reading Partner in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools. While attending this fall’s RSVP-SEC Information Session, Ruth decided to move things up a notch and applied to volunteer as a Blue Ribbon Mentor so she will be able to work with a greater focus on one child (www. blueribbonmentors.org). Ruth’s husband passed away in 1986, and she decided there was more to life than sitting around feeling sorrowful. “Life was good for me,” Ruth explained, “and it was time to give back. Volunteering became my outlet to make a difference in the world. “
Volunteer for Tax Season
RSVP Volunteer Ruth Zalph: Don’t let this mild mannered RSVP elementary school reading partner fool you (the smile will get you every time); she can be a “Raging Grannie” when need be!
near her family in Raleigh where she worked on a “Woman’s Build” Habitat house and also on a house in Chapel Hill. When Hurricane Floyd struck eastern NC in 1999, Ruth joined her church to demolish homes that were no longer structurally sound, although the transition from creating to demolishing was difficult. Ruth finally settled down in Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill. Did I say that? She lives there but is anything but settled down! Ruth continues to travel as an advocate for world peace and more locally sings with the “Raging Grannies” (satirical musical groups known as “gaggles” across the US and Canada). Their
songs speak to the issues of today (violence, rate hikes, pollution, nuclear dangers, etc). Ruth also volunteers for several theaters including the ArtsCenter and visits the Orange County Correctional Center (trained by the OC Literacy Council, she will soon tutor reading at the prison). Believe it or not, I could go on - her adventures and commitments would fill a book! We are excited to have our very own “Raging Grannie” volunteering with the RSVP Senior Education Corps. Ruth explains, “I taught school so this fits my background; I love it when the children laugh and smile.” Do you think you might fit in? Call RSVP at 919-245-4241 to explore volunteer opportunities.
WELCOME, NEW RSVP VOLUNTEERS Linda Bareham-Toll, Anne Blackman, Jacquelyn Boyden, Felton Brown, Gloria Coffey, Linda Compagna, Brenda Conway, Wallis Cooper, Laura Cruz, Teri Driscoll, Elizabeth Elkins, Phyllis Fliederbaum, Bruce Gaede, Herbert Gross, Phil Hansen, James and Lorna Harris, Patricia Manser, Virginia Mergner, Linda Mews, Sharlene Pilkey, Lisa Robins, James Timmons, Casey Weisenstein
December 2012 - February 2013
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VOLUNTEER CALENDAR & OPPORTUNITIES For personal assistance in finding a place to volunteer, call RSVP Volunteer Program 919-245-4241, rsvp@orangecountync.gov or visit www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: RSVP • Monthly by the 10th: Submit your RSVP volunteer hours for the previous month’s service to the RSVP Office • RSVP Volunteer Information Sessions for new volunteers 55 years of age and over (no age restrictions for VITA tax volunteers). Learn about agencies looking for volunteers with your skills • Seymour Center - Wed, Dec 5, 1-3 pm, “VITA tax program” • Central Orange - Call RSVP to arrange an appointment • If you strengthen a child on the inside, s/he will be strong on the outside. Become a Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocate with a local student. Spring training. www.blueribbonmentors.org • Quality of life: Many older adults may define quality of life as being able to stay in their own home as long as possible. By providing a little support, a Friend to Friend volunteer can help make this a reality. Spend one hour a week with an older adult who would enjoy receiving a visitor at home, getting outside or having help with light errands • Check out volunteer opportunities in the schools: classroom, ESL helpers, reading, writing, mentoring. January training • January training for First Response Volunteers to act as a first contact to clients in transition who call or walk in seeking programs or services at a local nonprofit. 3 hrs a week
• Caregiver’s Day Out Volunteers to be part of a team to provide participants with opportunities to socialize with others, while giving caregivers a few hours of personal time. Set up and help with activities, distribute snacks or go on field trips. Volunteers must be comfortable with individuals who have cognitive and physical impairments, have an abundance of patience and be capable and willing to provide assistance as indicated. On the job training. Wednesdays, 11 am - 4 pm • Volunteer in the Ronald McDonald Family Room to offer comfort and care for the families as they deal with the illness of their child • Help adults improve their reading, math, writing and English language skills. No prior tutoring or teaching experience necessary. Monthly training. Also need ESL instructors for a group of Asian speakers at Seymour Center • Computer coaches to help adults 50 and older learn various computer skills • Calling all retired paper delivery boys and girls! Volunteer one hour a month to deliver bundles of Senior Times to businesses. Call to reserve your “paper route” today • Curious about which local government boards have vacancies? There may be a spot for you. www.co.orange.nc.us/boards/listing.asp
NEW - RSVP Fundraising Event!
Save the date - Sat, Mar 2 from 5 - 8 pm at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. The RSVP 55+ Advisory Council will host the first-ever “Cheers for Volunteers” fundraising event to support the Annual RSVP Volunteer Recognition Celebration. This is a special wine tasting with heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and fun. Tickets will be available ($30 each) at several locations. Call 919-245-4240 in mid-January for location details. Note: The Rock N’ Roll Volunteer Recognition event will be held Wed, May 22 (details will be in the invitations).
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Special Volunteer Nominated Congratulations to Volunteer, Lydia Sigmund, for being our 2012 Potter’s Hand: Senior Advocacy Award nominee, sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living. Lydia was nominated for her tireless commitment and dedication to volunteering at the Seymour Center.
Free Tax Help for All Ages Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a FREE tax service, will be provided Feb 1 – Apr 15 for clients of any age whose income is low to moderate and who meet eligibility guidelines. Trained and certified volunteers prepare computerized federal and state tax returns (also includes free electronic return transmitting). If your tax return is lengthy, please contact a paid tax consultant. The service will be available Mon - Sat on different days in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Pittsboro and Siler City. Beginning Jan 22, you may call for an appointment or make an online appointment at www.orangecountyvita.org. Please check the web site or call to determine eligibility and to find out how to prepare for your appointment including what to bring. For appointments in Orange County, call the RSVP-VITA Phone Line 919-245-4242 or the Compass Center for Women & Families 919-968-4610. For appointments in Chatham County, call Chris Carter, 919-542-4512. Spanish-speaking clients call 919-742-1448 (for a Chatham site appointment) or 919-245-2010 (for an Orange County appointment). Non-English-speaking clients must bring an interpreter with them. We serve walk-in clients with no appointment if there is an open appointment and if they arrive no later than 2 hours before the tax site’s closing time. More information about RSVP-VITA will be available after Jan 1 online (www.orangecountync.gov/aging/ vita.asp). Sponsors of RSVP-VITA include RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program (a division of the Orange County Government Department on Aging), the IRS, Triangle United Way of the Greater Triangle and the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
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Wellness Special Events From the Health Expert
WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
Everyone is welcome! Call the appropriate Center to register. If you live in the county outside the Chapel Hill Transit area, call OPT at 919-245-2008 for transportation. The minimum class size is 2, and the maximum is 20 participants. Check the individual classes for specific information. All the programs are FREE. For more information on these and other Wellness programs contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270. Notice: To provide presentations on different topics, the Wellness Program hosts a variety of professionals. This does not mean an endorsement of providers, services, or method of treatment. What did you say? Dr Mike Menge – Retired ENTEar, Nose, Throat physician. Hearing loss affects one in ten North Americans. It is surprising how a simple problem like wax can affect the quality of life of many. With some simple tips, we can make a huge difference particularly in the older adults. Seymour Center Wed, Dec 5 (352352-12) 11 – 11:45 am Staying Safe during the Holidays Vibeke Talley, OTR/ Occupational Therapist - Duke Home Health This program will address safety at home when you are decorating, cooking, entertaining, as well as considerations for safe travel to family and friends. Central Orange SC Wed, Dec 19 (252252-12) 11 – 11:45 am
Homecare or Home Health Services – What does this mean? Krista Flair, RN, CSA (Certified Senior Advisor), and Service Supervisor for Homewatch CareGivers of the Triangle shares information. Most people are unaware of the differences in the services provided by private duty homecare and home health services. She will explain those differences, what the various payer sources are, and what services they cover. Seymour Center Wed, Jan 9 (352352-13) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Jan 16 (252252-01) 11 - 11:45 am Joint Protection for Arthritis Jenny Womack, MA MS OTR/L - Clinical Faculty Member, Division of Occupational Therapy at UNC-Chapel Hill and Consulting Occupational Therapist for the Orange County Department on Aging will be the presenter. Did you know that the way you swing your golf club or the way you carry your purse can affect the way arthritis impacts your joints? This session will cover typical changes in the hand and arm that occur with osteoarthritis and how the ways in which you carry-out daily routines can help protect the integrity and function of your joints. Participants will practice using basic adaptive tools and strategies to prevent joint deformities from occurring. Seymour Center Wed, Feb 6 (352352-14) 11 – 11:45 am Central Orange SC Wed, Feb 20 (252252-02) 11 – 11:45 am
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Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Do you have diabetes? Would you like to learn more about how to manage it? This course will cover basics of diabetes including: nutrition and meal planning, medications and monitoring, exercise, dealing with diabetes, and detection and control of complications. It meets the standards of the American Diabetes Association and will be led by OC Health Department’s Registered Dietitian, a Registered Nurse, and other health care professionals for a comprehensive care plan to manage your diabetes. A physician’s referral is needed to enroll in the program. For more information, please call 919-245-2381. Fee: Medicare (no copay), Medicaid ($3 copay) and some private insurance will pay for this program. If not, there is a sliding scale fee based on income. Southern Human Services, Center, Chapel Hill; Whitted Services Center, Hillsborough Thurs, Dec 6, 13; Jan 17, 24; Feb 14, 21 12:30 – 5 pm HEARING SCREENING & EARWAX CHECK A trained audiologist from Hearing Solutions in the Traingle will provide the screening. For medical transportation, if necessary, call E-Z rider at 919-968-2772, within the Chapel HIll Transit service area, or in the county, call OPT at 919245-2008. Program minimum 5, maximum 20. Fee: Free Seymour Center (352079) Fri, Nov 30 9 - 11:45 am Plant Based Cooking Class Demo Explore basic and advanced cooking techniques to make meals faster, and highlight vegan- friendly desserts, raw foods, tofu, and whole meal recipes. There will be foods to taste, recipes, and a nutritional breakdown at the demo. Please note, this program is a demonstration and not intended to be a full meal. Instructor: Kimberly Campbell Fee: FREE Seymour Center (352354) Tues, Dec 11 & Dec 18 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Plant Based Cooking Class This is a 3-hour hands-on cooking class by Kimberly Campbell. Participants will learn how to use spices and cook delicious and flavorful meals through practical applications and interactions in class. Explore basic and advanced cooking techniques to make meals faster, and highlight vegan friendly desserts, raw foods, tofu, and whole meal recipes. We will be preparing original/whole foods: grains beans and vegetables. We will also learn what the products are, where you can find them, and their nutritional value. Part of being a healthy vegan is eating foods in their whole form as much as possible. Instructor will address how to read labels, choose products, and maintain a healthy diet. Participants will cook, talk, and most importantly eat the delicious foods prepared. Please bring containers to take home any extra food not eaten during class. You will be given a recipe packet for all the foods prepared in each class. Class minimum 8, maximum 12. Instructor: Kimberly Campbell Fee: $25 per session Seymour Center (312016-01) Tues: Jan 22, 29, & Feb 5 2:30 – 5:30 pm The following two programs are supported in part by Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Funds from NCDHHS-Aging and Adult Services. As a consumer, you may make voluntary contributions to this program, but are under no obligation. Contributions will be used to expand the program and are confidential. Services will not be reduced or terminated for failure to contribute. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions Interactive 6-week course designed to help people with chronic conditions. Includes: (1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; (2) appropriate exercise
December 2012 - February 2013 for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; (3) appropriate use of medication; (4) communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; (5) nutrition; and (6) how to evaluate new treatments. Each participant will receive a copy of the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions”. The program is designed to enhance regular disease treatment and disease specific education. Registration Deadline is one week before start of program. Program minimum 6, maximum 12. Facilitators: Latonya Brown, Health Educator and Pam Tillett, Social Worker Fee: FREE (donations accepted) Central Orange (222254-01) Thurs, Jan 24 – Feb 28 1 – 3:30 pm Matter of Balance Do you have concerns about falling? Have you been struggling with maintaining your balance? Many older adults are concerned about falling and restrict their activities. This award-winning evidencedbased health education program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. While simple exercises will be used, it is not an exercise class. Registration Deadline: Thurs before the classes begin the following week. Program minimum 6, maximum 12. Facilitators: Myra Austin, Health Educator and Becci Ritter, Exercise Instructor and trained program leader Fee: FREE (donations accepted) Interested persons should contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, at 919-245-4270. A class will be offered Mar – May. NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program This is a 12-week series structured to help family members understand and support their ill relative while maintaining their own well-being. For family members of close relatives with: Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (manic depression), Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia
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Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. The class is limited to 25 people. To register, contact: Gove Elder at 919- 967-5403 or for confidential inquiries, email: gelder5@nc.rr.com. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Jan 31 - Apr 18 (352759) 6:30 – 9 pm
WELLNESS CLASSES Program registrations are necessary: Program participants should bi-annually complete, or update, their registration forms which are available at the senior centers’ front desks. Fees for classes may be mailed or brought to the appropriate center. Credit cards, cash or checks made payable to Orange County Department on Aging, are acceptable. Registration is needed for classes with a fee, as well as free ones. For the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough call 919-2452015, and for the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, call 919-968-2070. Fee waivers/reductions are available based on assessed financial need for all fitness classes. Contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator at 919-245-4270 for more information. All participant information is kept confidential. Participants are encouraged to take any fitness class for the first time at no charge to determine if the class meets their needs. Aerobics – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program This class offers participants the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Instructor: Sandy Wolfe. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (252001-1) 10 – 10:50 am
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Ageless Grace This class for anti-aging consists of 21 simple tools for lifelong comfort and ease, and can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. The movement sequences focus on the healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. All exercises are designed to be practiced in a chair and consist of natural movements. Each of the 21 tools focuses on different anti-aging techniques -
joint mobility, spinal flexibility, cognitive function, systemic stimulation, balance and confidence. Class size: minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructors: Salli Benedict, Ageless Grace certified instructor, 919-9298621 and 919-218-6660 (cell) Fee: FREE, but registration preferred Central Orange SC Wednesdays (252013-01) 11:15 am – 12 noon
SeniorStriders
University Mall Walking Program
Mall open for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH * Dec 18 – Medication Therapy Management Managing your medications can sometimes feel like you have a full time job, add over the counter products and herbal agents to the mix and keeping track of your regimen can be a challenge. Dr Jena Burkhart clinical assistant professor in the Division of Pharmacy Practice and Experiential Education at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Division of Geriatrics at the UNC School of Medicine will present information. Jan 15 – Pain Prevention Dr Erin Carey, MD, MSCR, received her Master of Science in Clinical Research and completed her AAGL Fellowship with UNC Advanced Laparoscopy and Pelvic Pain. She is currently an instructor, fellow, as well as a surgical and medical care specialist provider with UNC OB-GYN and UNC Anesthesia Pain. Dr Carey will share her medical knowledge base about the origins and prevention of pain and how to go about treating all kinds of pain, including neurologic, muscular, and chronic pain. Feb 19 – Healthy IDEAS Healthy IDEAS (Identifying Depression, Empowering Activities for Seniors) to detect and manage depressive symptoms in caregivers and older adults with chronic health conditions and functional limitations. Mary Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, will share information that will help you increase your knowledge of depressive symptoms. 8:00 am – Warm-Up Exercises - Mall Center Court 8:20 am – Breakfast served in The Weathervane @ A Southern Season 8:45 am – Educational Session DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED EACH MONTH – CALL 919-968-2070 on, or after, the 3rd Wednesday of the month Program supported with funding from: UNC HEALTHCARE Program sponsored by: Chapel Hill Police Department’s Cop Shop at University Mall Orange County Department on Aging University Mall For more information, contact: Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator 919-245-4270
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Balance A 12-week balance training class, designed to improve your balance and prevent falls, includes strength training, functional movement, and progressive balance exercises, and is for seniors with balance problems. It fills quickly, so sign up early. At the conclusion of the first class, instructor will determine appropriateness for continuation in class. Class minimum 6, maximum 15. Instructors: Nancy Alton, certified personal trainer and Charron Andrews, physical therapist. Fee: $90 for 24 sessions. Scholarships are available for qualifying individuals Seymour Center Tues & Thurs, Jan 15 – April 4 (352117-01) 10 – 10:50 am Gentle Joy of Yoga If you are new to yoga, let us assure you that whatever your age or physical condition, the practice of yoga with stretching and strengthening exercises and the breathing and relaxation techniques can help you improve the quality of your life and health. Class begins with a seated total body warm-up and proceeds to Sun Salutations, shoulder and hip openers, side lunges and twists. Then we stand up behind the chair to do various poses such as Downward and Upward Facing Dog, Sideangle, Warrior poses, balance poses and Miracle Yoga. Class ends back in the chair with a visual meditation and relaxation - Quieting the mind and body for a few minutes at a time is a restorative practice which encourages healing. Yoga is an ideal form of exercise because its movements are smooth and adaptable offering an opportunity to gain strength and flexibility in your spine and joints. There will always be modifications so you work at the level best suited for a joyful experience. Joy has been practicing yoga over 20 years and received her Yoga Teacher Certification in May 2011. She is a retired teacher who still enjoys teaching and is passionate about
Senior Times yoga and would love to share its many benefits with you. Instructor: Joy Gornto, RYT Fee: $6/class Central Orange SC Mon (252012-12, 01, 02) 10:15 – 11 am Thurs (252012-12, 01, 02) 10:15 – 11 am Seymour Center Mon (352023-01, 02, 03) 9 - 9:50 am Tues 352023-05, 06, 07) 1 – 2 pm Inspired Movement Never exercised before? This class is great for beginners! It’s designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance. The class is an excellent way to improve joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. Knowledge of beneficial movements can be applied to daily living at home. Class offers the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise”. Class minimum 5, maximum 15. Instructor: Kathleen (“Kacky”) Campbell Hammon. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352008) 10 – 10:50 am or Tues & Thurs (352008) 2:15 – 3:05 pm NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) NIA is the latest fusion in mindbody wellness. Joyful and exhilarating practice combines martial arts, yoga, dance and spiritual self-healing. It provides a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits. Class minimum 6, maximum 25. Instructor: Marty Broda, certified NIA instructor. Fee: $24/4 weeks, $48/8 weeks, or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Seymour Center Wednesdays (352016-07, 08, 09) 3:55 - 4:50 pm
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Pacesetter Class A 45-minute class designed to keep you moving with a low impact workout that includes several optional cardio “bursts” of greater intensity. The last segment of class employs optional mild resistance for sculpting and gentle stretching for muscle tone and balance. Class minimum 5, maximum 25. Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. $3/week for non-members. Payable at the SportsPlex. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (252011-01) 8:45 – 9:40 am Pilates Pilates is a form of resistance exercise that focuses on strengthening the abdomen and back or “core” muscles to improve flexibility, posture, and balance. Slow, controlled movements help increase bone density using your own body weight or light hand weights. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Connie Winstead. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes, or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mondays (352010-09, 10, 11) 2:15 – 3:05 pm Thursdays (352010-17, 18, 19) 3:20 – 4:20 pm Salli’s Senior Workout When was the last time you enjoyed exercising? Join this fantastic and fun fitness class, taught to Chapel Hill seniors since 1986. The music is great, the people are great, and it’s good for you, too! Your flexibility, strength, balance, posture, and coordination will all increase. The class incorporates movements from yoga, physical therapy and dance, and is done in chairs or standing. Not only will you be glad you came, but you’ll leave smiling! Class minimum 4, maximum 25. Instructor: Salli Benedict, MPH, certified fitness instructor and health educator 919-929-8621 and 919-218-6660 (cell).
Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/class Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352011) 9:30 – 10:20 am Salli’s Senior Yoga Whether you are new to yoga, or looking for a more gentle yoga class, Salli’s Senior Yoga will give you the many benefits of yoga without getting on the floor. Classic yoga poses are adapted for chair and standing. Set to serene music, you will move gently through yoga poses to improve your spine and joint flexibility, strength, balance, and breathing. Instructor has been teaching senior fitness in the Chapel Hill community for over 25 years, and practicing yoga for most of her life. She is a health educator, author and lecturer, certified fitness instructor, and specialized senior yoga instructor. She brings her joy of movement, sense of humor, gentle guidance, and commitment to fitness to every class she teaches. Instructor: Salli Benedict Fee: $6/class Seymour Center (352030-09, 10, 11) Thursdays, 1 – 1:50 pm Sit to be Fit Class is designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance, and is excellent for improving joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. While seated, you gain knowledge of beneficial movements that can be applied daily at home. Learn healthy hints to keep you independent and striving toward 100 years of age! Walk-ins welcome, class minimum 4, maximum 18. Instructor: Video - Central Orange SC. Michael Savino, CTRS, LMBT #703 – Seymour Center Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/class Central Orange SC Fridays (252006-01) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Mondays (352019) 11 – 11:50 am
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FITNESS STUDIO- SEYMOUR CENTER
SportsPlex Membership
Department on Aging - Wellness Program
The fitness studio in the Seymour Center is 624 sq ft of space nestled inside the state of the art 25,000 sq ft Center. The fitness studio, with exercise machines, helps users increase their endurance, maintain balance and build strength. The fitness area’s exercise machines were donated by UNC Health Care. Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 and older are eligible to join.
Membership Process All members will be required to: 1) Complete a physical function screen every two years, and prior to initial use; 2) Complete a separate equipment orientation session; and 3) Pay membership dues, or qualify for a scholarship. Appointments for a physical function screen and a new member orientation may be made by calling the Seymour Center’s front desk at 919-968-2070.
Department on Aging - Wellness Program
A special Membership fee is being offered exclusively to members joining through the Senior Center. It includes Fitness and Cardio Centers, Group Exercise Classes (land and water) offered at the SportsPlex facility and Aquatics Center. The SportsPlex is a SilverSneakers facility. (To qualify, you must be a Medicare-eligible member of a health plan that offers the SilverSneakers Fitness program.) More than 40 Medicare health plans offer the program as a benefit to members across the nation. Individuals should check with their insurance providers for availability/eligibility. This fitness program is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity. Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 and older are eligible to join.
Membership Process All members will be required to: 1) Complete physical function screen every two years, and prior to initial use;
Fee Structure To have the fitness studio be self-supporting by covering the staff who assist users and the studio’s regular maintenance, a nominal fee has been adopted by Orange County. However, scholarships are available on a sliding scale to people with low incomes. Membership Fees Annual Rate: Bi-Annual Rate: Quarterly Rate: Monthly Rate:
Individuals Couple $ $ 200 (one lump sum) 300 $ 120 (paid on joining & 6 month intervals) $160 $ $ 65 (paid quarterly – Jan, April, July, Oct) 90 $ $ 25 (paid by the 10th of each month) 35
Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the required bi-annual physical function screen, may join at the following rates: Individual : $28 – monthly $250 – annually Couple : $35 – monthly $375 – annually Scholarships will be granted, case-by-case, based on the federal poverty guidelines beginning with $10,400 for a single member household. Scholarship inquiries are confidential and should be directed to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Personal Trainer Staff Hours Mon, Wed, Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm Mon, 8 – 11:30 am, 1:30-4:30 pm Tues & Thurs: 8 am – 8:30 pm Tues & Thurs*: 8 am - 1:30 pm Saturdays: 8 am – 1:30 pm Fri: 1:30 - 3:30 pm - varied/month Sat. varied/month During peak times of use, machines will be limited to 30 minutes each. *10 am - 12 noon Tues/ Thurs, no personal trainer on duty. Personal Trainer Appointments All Fitness Room Members are permitted 1 FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session, annually, in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton, BS/ACE certified Persoanl Trainer. Additional one-on-one or balance-training sessions with Nancy are available for $25 per 1-hour session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment only made at the Seymour Center’s front desk.
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2) Receive a voucher for membership to join the SportsPlex; 3) Enroll and pay special membership rates available only through the Senior Center membership, or qualify for a scholarship; and
4) Complete a separate equipment orientation session with the SportsPlex Staff. Appointments for a physical function screen may be made by calling the front desk at 919-245-2015.
Fee Structure To optimize the SportsPlex offerings and to encourage as many participants as possible, Orange County has a special fee. However, scholarships are available on a sliding scale to people with low incomes. Membership Fees Annual Rate: Payable in Full by:
Individuals Couple $300 (one lump sum) $420 Cash, Check, Credit Card, or monthly $25 drafts for individuals and $35 drafts for couples.
The $49 new membership fee is waived upon completion of the physical function screen and membership fee payment. Non-county residents, and those wishing not to complete the bi-annual required physical function screen, may join the SportsPlex at the following rates: Individual: $35.99 – monthly $431.88 – annually Couple:
$49.99 – monthly $599.88 – annually
Scholarships are available. Direct requests to Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270. Operational Hours Mon - Sat: 5:30 am – 10 pm • Mon - Sat: Pool closes at 9 pm • Sundays: 12 noon – 7 pm Personal Trainer Appointments Schedule an appointment directly with SportsPlex approved trainers at 919-644-0339.
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Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) This is a simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. It uses Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Certification in Level 1 SFQ available. The Learning Package, CD, DVD, and book is recommended and costs $39.95 payable to the instructor. Instructor: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS, Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: $ 56/4 classes – fee schedule has changed Seymour Center Thurs: Dec 6, 13; Jan 10, 17 (352017-06) 10 am – 12 noon Spring Forest Qigong (SFQ) Practice Sessions Come practice this simple, powerful and effective Ancient Chinese meditation that compliments Western health care and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. This will be a practice of the following techniques - Breathing, Mental Focus, Gentle Movements and Sound to remove energy blockages, balance energy and allow the body to heal itself. Practice sessions monthly are free, and if dates change you would be notified by email or phone to confirm the date. If you have not come before or are new to the area, or if you have a question, please call Martha, 919-9332899. Leader: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS and Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: Donations Seymour Center Thurs: Dec 13 & Jan 17 (352020) 12:15 - 2 pm Thurs: Feb 21 (352020) 10 – 12noon
Senior Times Strength Training – Advanced Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure equipment. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs, (352021-06, 07, 08) 10:40 – 11:35 am Strength Training – Introduction Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Arrive early to secure equipment. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs (352000-06, 07, 08) 9:40 – 10:30 am Strength Training and Movement Balance training, strength training, stretching, and abdominal strengthening exercises. The program’s goal is to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, balance, and total well-being. Class minimum 5, maximum 30. Instructor: Stephanie Yost, BSN, RN, ESA, AFFA, ACLS certified instructor. Fee: $35/month Seymour Center Tues & Thurs (352006-08 ,09,10) 8:20 – 9:20 am Strong and Steady Designed to strengthen your whole body, improve posture and balance in a friendly atmosphere. Strengthening exercises are vital to help maintain good bone health and reduce the incidence of falling. Class offers the use of ankle and hand weights, and thera
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bands. It can be done sitting or standing. Class minimum 5, maximum 20. Instructor: Vicki Tilley, PT, GCS (Geriatric Clinical Specialist). Fee: FREE - $1 suggested donation/class Central Orange SC Tues & Thurs (252007-01) 10 – 10:55 am T’ai Chi – Beginning T’ai Chi, an ancient Chinese art, based on natural laws, teaches relaxation, erases tension, and boosts energy. It works for all, regardless of age. Regards the art as walking into your inscape, a dance of circles, and a superior form of “moving meditation.” An added bonus: Tai Chi may add to your sense of emotional well-being. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructors: Frank Wong (Wednesdays)/ Bill Meyers (Thursdays) Fee: $56/ 7 week session Seymour Center Session I: Wed, Feb 6 – Mar 27 (352002-07) 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session II: Thurs, Feb 7 – Mar 28 (352004-07) 7 – 8:15 pm Session III: Wed, Apr 10 – May 29 (352002-08) 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session IV: Thurs, Apr 11 – May 30 (352004-08) 7 – 8:15 pm T’ai Chi – Beginning Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Hao Style form. Practice of this “moving meditation” can reduce stress; improve health, increase flexibility and energetic flow, aid in the discovery of balance and harmony in the mind and body. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructor: Nina Maier, 919-7322722. Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mon, Dec 4 - 25 (252008-12) 6 – 6:50 pm Mon, Jan 7 - 28 (252008-01) 6 – 6:50 pm Mon, Feb 4 - 25 (252008-02) 6 – 6 :50 pm
T’ai Chi – Intermediate For information and to determine skill level, call instructor at 919929-9467. Class minium 5, maximum 12. Instructor: Frank Wong. Fee: $56/7 week session. Seymour Center Session I: Tues, Feb 5 – Mar 26 (352005-05) 7 – 8:15 pm Session II: Tues, Apr 9 – May 28 (352005-06) 7 - 8:15 pm
Tone and Balance - T and B A total body workout of gentle exercises designed to maintain flexibility and balance by stretching muscles and exercising joints. Class minimum 5, maximum 18. Instructors: Becci Ritter and Maret Garard Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352025) 11 – 11:50 am
Walking – Indoors Walk in the Central Recreation Center Gym at 300 W Tryon St, Hillsborough Fee: $25 annually Central Recreation Center Gym Mon – Fri 8 – 10 am
Walking Meditation Do you love trees in all seasons? Do you love the forest’s sounds? Do you love the soft earth under your feet? Do you enjoy walking intentionally so you don’t miss anything? If you do, you will want to join friends who enjoy the same pleasures. We are aiming for a Friday - once a week? Once a month? What suits you? Call Miriam Thompson at 919-370-4114 to schedule a time and walking path. Seymour Center Fridays TBA
Walking – Outdoors Fast-paced walking group walks on trails and through wooded areas, weather permitting. Need to
December 2012 - February 2013 be agile on your feet. Bring a friend and/or walking stick. Call to be added to the list. Group leader needed. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (250000) 10 – 11 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (350000) 8:30 – 9:30 am Yoga This gentle physical form of Yoga has an emphasis on flexibility and movement, as well as breathing. Research shows that Yoga is excellent for good bone health as well. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure a place in class. Class minimum 6, maximum 12. Instructor: Barbara Lang Fee: $24/4 classes; $48/8 classes; or $72/12 classes. Coupon books available. Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352003-06, 07, 08) 1 – 1:50 pm Zumba A fusion of Latin and International music creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program. Class minimum 6, maximum 20. This is the latest in fitness, and will be taught by a specially trained instructor. Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks. Coupon books available. Central Orange SC Mondays (252010-12, 01, 02) 6:30 – 7:20 pm
WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Blood Pressure Monitoring A volunteer RN or LPN is on-site to take blood pressures. RSVP provides the volunteers. Free automated blood pressure machines are available at both Senior Centers. These machines are provided by the Orange County Wellness Program. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (352505) 9:30 – 11:30 am Central Orange SC Thursdays (252501-1) 9:30 – 11:30 am
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Chair Massage Dede Banks is nationally certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults, and can focus on problematic areas. Call 919-968-2070 for appointment. Fee: $10/15 minutes. Gift certificates available. Seymour Center 1st Thurs: Dec 6; Jan 3; Feb 7 (352502) 9:30 am – 1 pm Esthetic /Natural Skin Care Spa Receive a facial with Massage by Getty Nejad, Licensed Esthetician & Registered Nurse. Call a Senior Center to schedule your 30-min appointment. Please note the “no- show” policy. Fee: $25 Central Orange SC (252512) 1st Fri, Dec 7; Jan 4; Feb 1 9 am – 1 pm Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Fri, Dec 14, 21; Jan 11, 25; Feb 8, 22 (352503) 9 am – 1 pm “Fit Feet” Program A toenail trimming service by appointment only provided by trained RNs for adults age 55+. All NEW clients must complete an initial health assessment and MUST BRING THEIR DOCTOR’S REFERRAL WITH THEM TO FIRST APPOINTMENT, OR SERVICE WILL BE DENIED! For medical transportation, if necessary, call E-Z rider at 919-968-2772, within the Chapel Hill – Carrboro city limits. In the county, call OPT at 919-2452008. For a “Fit Feet” appointment, call the Senior Center nearest you. Fee: $12/visit for Orange County residents $25/visit for non-residents. Central Orange SC, 919- 245-2015 2nd & 4th Wed: Dec 12, 21* (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed: Jan 9, 23 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed: Feb 13, 27 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 5th Wed: Jan 30 (25202-01)
*Changed due to holiday Seymour Center, 919- 968-2070 1st & 3rd Wed: Dec 5, 19 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed: Jan 2, 16 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed: Feb 6, 20 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd Wed: Dec 12; Jan 9; Feb 13 (352508) 9 am – 1 pm Medication Management Do you have questions about your medications? Do you want to know more about Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage? Subsidies? Get answers to these and other questions about medications from a pharmacist in your own home, at the Seymour Center, or the Central Orange Senior Center. Please call Yvette Hall at the UNC Center for Aging and Health at 919843 - 4096. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Seymour Center Nutrition Counseling: New On-Site Counseling Do you have questions about the best foods to keep you healthy? Lower your cholesterol? Increase your strength? Get answers to these and other questions about food and nutrition from a Registered Dietitian in your own home or at a senior center. Please email amanda_holliday@unc.edu or call 919-966-7214, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health – Department of Nutrition, to speak to a licensed nutritionist or registered dietitian about your specific concerns. If you are interested in more information about Older Adult Nutrition, you can visit the UNC blog – 3 Square Meals at: http://3squaremealsblog.word press.com/ If you are interested in meeting with a registered dietitian/certified nutritionist at the Seymour Center, Susan Wyler, MPH, RD, LDN, is available on the 1st Tuesday per month.
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Personal Trainer Services This service is available to all Seymour Center Fitness Room Members. Each member is permitted one annual FREE 30-minute Personal Trainer session in addition to the Fitness Room orientation with Nancy Alton B.S. /ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Nancy also specializes with 1 on 1 balance training. Additional private sessions are available for $25 per 1hr session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment only made at the Seymour Center front desk. Fee: $25/hour (after first 30-minute free session) Seymour Center Mondays (353595) 8 -11:30 am & 1:30 - 4:30 pm Tues & Thurs (353595) 8 am – 1 pm Fri – dates vary/month (353595) 1:30 - 3:30 pm Sat – dates vary /month (353595) Call for times
Physical Function Screen THIS FREE ASSESSMENT FOR ANYONE IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EVERYONE BEFORE THE INITIAL USE OF THE FITNESS STUDIO, AND BIANNUALLY THEREAFTER, AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, AND TO GET THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER’S SPORTSPLEX MEMBERSHIP RATE. Participants receive recommendations for individual improvements. Do you want to know how you can improve your strength, balance and agility over time, or how your fitness levels compare with others your age? A physical therapist will give you a written re-
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Page 20 port with your functioning levels. The assessment will take about 45-minutes to complete, including your personal feedback. If you have any questions about the program, contact Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-2454270. This service is provided in part by the UNC Program on Physical Therapy in the Schools of Allied Health, a division of the UNC School of Medicine. Call 919-968-2070 for the Seymour Center, and 919-245-2015 for the Central Orange SC for an appointment and to receive your forms. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Dec 14, 21; Jan 11, 18; Feb 8, 15 (252503) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center Fri, Dec 7; Jan 4; Feb 1 (352506) 9 am – 4 pm Reflexology Reflexology is the application of pressure stretch and movement to the hands and feet. It is designed to effect corresponding parts of the body. It is used primarily for relaxing tension, improved body circulation, revitalizes energy and to promote better health and well-being. From ancient texts, illustrations, and artifacts we know of early civilizations who worked on feet as a method for activating the healing powers of the body in order to promote good health. Call the Seymour Center at 919968-2070 for an appointment. Provider: Vimle Bajpai, Certified Reflexologist Fee: Donations only for 50-minute appointment Seymour Center Fridays (352541) 12 noon – 4 pm Reiki Would you like to increase your energy and circulation? Relieve stress and pain, or improve sleep? Reiki can help with all of these - and more. It adjusts according to the needs of the recipient while supporting the body’s
Senior Times natural healing abilities and balancing body energy. Dr Oz says Reiki is one of his favorite alternative medicine remedies, and that he and his family have been using it for years. What should you expect? During a Reiki session the recipient lies comfortably and fully clothed on a massage table while listening to soothing music. This creates a relaxed state while allowing the body to use its natural healing abilities. Call Lorraine Lewis (for the Seymour Center) at 919-967-2215, a Reiki practitioner for 25 years or e-mail: lorrainelewis@earthlink.net . For the Central Orange SC, contact Sallie McDevitt at 919-383-3634, a Reiki practitioner for 11 years, or email: sallie.reiki@gmail.com. Call the Seymour Center at 919- 968-2070, or the Central Orange SC at 919245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: Seymour Center $55/1 hr; $65/1.5 hrs Central Orange SC $10/15 min, $25/30 min, $35/45 min, $55/1 hr Please note the “no-show” fee policy below. Central Orange SC Mondays (252506) 2: 30 – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 2nd Wed, Tues & Thurs (352564) 12 noon – 5 pm Telehealth Monitoring Would you like to be able to track your blood pressure, weight and pulse on a weekly basis without having to write anything? You can by participating in this program, a free computer-monitoring health care system. Participating clients will be screened for risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The screening includes answering health questions and obtaining blood pressure, pulse, and weight. Clients are eligible to participate in the kiosk-monitoring program, which will be a self-management program. The Telehealth monitor is made possible by the Carol Woods’ Community Connections project fund-
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ed by Duke Endowment. Contact Latonya Brown, 919-245-4270, to schedule your initial appointment. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon – Fri 8 am – 5 pm Therapeutic Massage Dede Banks, nationally certified in therapeutic massage has extensive experience working with older adults. Focus on problematic areas, or get a total body massage. Call 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Fees: $50/50 minutes; $55/1 hour; $65/ 1.5 hours. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center (352512) Tues & Thurs 9 am - 2 pm Therapeutic Massage Michael A Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is a nationally licensed Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork Therapist #00703. Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reiki technique massage. Call 919- 967-1043 for information, or to schedule a Sat appointment. Call 919-968-2070 for a weekday appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center Mondays (352515) 9 am – 2 pm Tues & Thurs evenings (352521) Appointments only Therapeutic Massage Stephanie Nussbaum, nationally certified in therapeutic massage, has extensive experience working with older adults. She can focus on problematic areas, or give a total body massage. It’s your choice! Call 919-245-2015 for an appointment. Fees: $10/15 minutes; $25/30 minutes; $35/45 minutes; and $55/1 hour. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show”
fee policy. Central Orange SC Mondays (252509) 9 am – 2 pm Trager – Gentle Body Therapy Lorraine Lewis, certified Trager Practitioner, provides one-on-one sessions based on work done by Dr Milton Trager. You will experience greater ease, comfort, joy, mobility (it helps to “oil” the joints), balance and peaceful relaxation in your mind/body/spirit. Call 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (352514) Appointments only Note: “No-Show” Policy for Esthetic, Reiki, Therapeutic Massage and Trager Clients is to collect $20 for a scheduled appointment if it’s not cancelled a minimum of 24 hours before the scheduled time. If proper notice has not been given and/or there is a client “no-show”, the Senior Center will bill the client for expenses. Further appointments will not be allowed until this fee has been received. Transportation Consultation Are you considering transitioning away from driving? Would you like the option of traveling another way other than your personal automobile? Have you wanted to use a bus or taxi but were afraid to try? Jenny Womack, the Department on Aging’s occupational therapist, is available for personal consultations on community mobility. She will work with you to explore resources available in the community for getting around, and help you set up opportunities to try transportation alternatives. Please call the Aging Transitions Helpline, 919-968-2087, to request an appointment with Jenny.
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Seymour Technology Center Computer Classes Winter 2013 SESSION REGISTER at - The Seymour Center – Phone: 919-968-2070 If you have questions or need assistance with class choices, please call Mike Gilliom – 919-636-0993 Jim McGuire 919-408-8105 - NEW WEB SITE ADDRESS www.seymourtechcenter.org GENERAL INFORMATION Prerequisites: You must own an IBM-compatible Personal Computer with Windows 98 or higher operating system. If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Supplies: Students will need to purchase, and bring to class, a USB Flash drive with a GB of free space.
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Beyond the PC, mobile technology is also becoming accessible to those with limited or no sight. Both the IPad and the Iphone have auditory capabilities making much of their capability usable via speech and hearing (for example, the sending and receiving of email). If you, or anyone whom you know, are interested, please contact Tim Miles at 919-969–3032 (x228), or ocdisabilityawareness@gmail.com for further information.
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Winter 2013 COURSES Computer Fundamentals gives the beginner, or person with limited experience, the basic concepts, skills and tools such as: terminology, using the mouse proficiently, and mastery of the keyboard. You also receive a general grounding in word processing and a brief introduction to the Internet and e-mail. Class fee: $25.
Schedule: Full courses run 12-16 hours, with 2 two-hour classes a week for 3-4 weeks. Workshops vary. See the table that follows. Instruction: Classes enroll 9 students, each with a computer and a comprehensive student guide. Experienced teachers, one for every 3 students, provide generous individual attention. You should plan to practice on a computer at home, about 1 hour for each hour in class.
Computer Maintenance Workshop In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn that routine maintenance of your personal computer is vital in keeping your system running smoothly and efficiently. Problems ranging from “not shutting down” to “screen freezes” are more than likely a result of poor maintenance. The objective of this workshop is to make you aware of what things you should be doing on a regular basis to maintain your computer’s security and improve its overall performance and efficiency. Class fee $15.
Classes for the Vision Impaired: The Seymour Technology Center is pleased to announce that it will be offering courses tailored to individuals with vision impairments that range from moderate to severe. In particular, we plan to offer the Computer Fundamentals course utilizing the screen reading program JAWS, enabling full use of the PC without reliance upon a mouse or a monitor.
Converting To and Using Gmail Workshop – This 2-session workshop will lead you through converting from your old email address to Gmail. Many students will do the conversion in the workshop, because Google has written conversion tools that make things easy! Then you will learn many of the features of Gmail when using the Internet Explorer or Firefox
Curriculum: In 3 monthly sessions, courses range from basics to more advanced topics and are tailored to seniors age 50 and above.
browsers available in class. Gmail is the Google answer to email, chat and social networking. Practically unlimited free online storage allows you to collect all your messages, and Gmail’s simple but very smart interface lets you find mail precisely and see it in context without effort. Gmail can retrieve mail from up to 5 POP accounts to allow consolidating your email. Connecting to Google Talk, you can do Video Chat. Gmail also provides one of the best spam filters to sort out junk and fraud, and even scans for viruses and worms, too. Prerequisites: If you let the instructor know ahead of time which old email system you are using, he/she can be ready when you arrive. Bring to class your old email address and account password. We will use these as part of the conversion to Gmail. And, if you don’t yet have a Gmail account, go to google.com and get one– and bring this address and password, too. Class Fee: $15. Everything Google Workshop - Google offers us lots of free, web-based programs along with the free space for storing the files we create or upload. In this workshop, we will examine several of Google’s free programs, including Documents, Spreadsheets, Photos and Videos (Picasa), Calendar, YouTube, Maps, Earth, Blogs and Books. You will learn how these programs are used to collaborate on projects and to share your creativity with family and friends. Class Fee $15. Exploring Windows 7 - This eight-session course will introduce the student to Microsoft’s Windows 7 Operating System. The student will be introduced to the basics of the Windows 7 desktop, Task Bar, the Start menu, how to find and launch a program and use the Help features. The student will learn the basics of file management using the new Windows Explorer, as well as, system maintenance and backup tools built into the Windows 7 Operating System. Prerequisites: Student should be familiar with using a mouse and have some confidence using a computer. Class fee: $25.
Page 21 Introduction to Ancestry. Com Workshop - We will cover the fundamentals of beginning to create your family genealogy using Ancestry.com. We will go through some actual examples, such as using the US Census, birth, marriage, and death records to tie them to your own family history. Workshop fee: $15 Introduction to Your Mac & OS X Workshop – This 2-hour workshop is for Mac owners and students who want to know more before buying their first Mac. We will introduce you to the variety of Macs available today and then look at many of the Mac’s basic features. We will examine the elements of the desktop, dock, and menu bar; the Finder and OS X folder structure; setting system preferences (settings for folders, hardware, internet, printer); setting up user accounts; and give you an overview of the key software on your Mac. Please note: Our classroom is set up only with PCs. Our instructor will be demonstrating and leading student exercises using a Mac laptop and classroom projector. Bring your own Mac laptop and do sample exercises along with the instructor. The instructor’s handout can guide Mac desktop users through these same exercises at home. When you enroll, include your email address so you can talk ahead of time with the instructor about your Mac and PC experience. Class fee $15. Introduction to Digital Photography Using Picasa is a hands-on course that introduces the student to digital photography. You will learn how to operate your camera, practice tips for taking good pictures, move around the Seymour Center to practice taking better pictures, and import your digital photos from your camera into the computer. You will learn basic and creative image composition using your camera. Then we will do some basic image editing, storing, e-mailing pictures and printing using Picasa. Making back-up copies of your photos will also be part of this course. Prerequisites: Students
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Intro to Digital Photography Using Picasa Exploring Windows 7 Prepare Your Taxes Using Turbo-Tax (W) (2 days) iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W) (2 days) Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos Using Picasa Skype (W) (1 day)
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Planning Your Travel On Line (W) (1 day) Intro to Word 2010 (W) (3 days) Intro to Facebook (W) (2 days) Computer Maintenance (W) (2 days) Intro to Your Mac (W) (1 day) Converting to & Using Gmail (W) (2 days) Microsoft Security Essentials (W) (1 day) Computer Fundamentals Everything Google (W) (1 day) Intro to Ancestry.com (W) (2 days) * Courses meet for 2 hours twice a week for 4 weeks, except as noted.
= Available (W) = Workshop
Jan/Feb Session: J1A-IP iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W)359050-05 Tu/Th (1/22 & 1/24) J1B-TT Turbo-Tax (W) 359016-03 Fri (1/25 & 2/1) J1C-DP Dig Photography w/Picasa359032-03 M/W (starts 1/28) J1D-W7 Exploring Windows 7 359054-05 M/W (starts 1/28) J1E-SK Skype (W) 359004-01 Fri (2/8) J1F-PT Plan Travel Online (W) 359023-01 Fri (2/15)
Jan 22 – Feb 22, 2013 9-11 am 1-4 pm 9-11 am 1-3 pm 9-11 am 9-11 am
Feb/Mar Session F2A-PE Org,Edit Share Photos-Picasa359055-04 M/W (2/25-3/20) F2B-WD Intro to Word 2010 (W) 359014-02 Mon (2/25, 3/4 & 3/11) F2C-CM Comp Maintenance (W)359010-08 Tues (2/26 & 3/5) F2D-FB Facebook (W) 359008-07 Tu/Th (2/26 & 2/28) F2E-GM Convert/Use Gmail (W)359018-02 Tues (3/5 & 3/12) F2F-SE MS Security Essentials (W)359028-02 Fri (3/8) F2G-MA Intro to Your Mac (W) 359030-01 Wed (2/27)
Feb 25 – Mar 22 9-11 am 1-3 pm 9-11 am 1-3 pm 1-3 pm 9-11 a.m. 1-3 p.m.
April Session A3A-CF Computer Fundamentals 359000-02 M/W A3B-SK Skype (W) 359004-05 Tues (4/2) A3C-EG Everything Google (W) 359006-02 Thur (4/4) A3D-AN Ancestry.Com (W) 359031-01 Tu/Th (4/9 & 4/11) A3E-IP iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W)359050-06 Tu/Th (4/16 & 4/18)
Apr 1 – Apr 26 9-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m.
• • • • • • REGISTRATION FEES Course Fee: 16 hour classes - $25; workshops - $15.
Payment – Credit card or by check, payable to “OCDOA” (Orange County Dept. on Aging). Payment is due at registration. Without the continuing support of the Orange County Department on Aging and the Seymour Center, this program would not be possible.
must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring your camera, with its battery charged, your camera manual, a flash drive with at least 2 GB of space, and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. See course Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos using Picasa below for the description of the full Picasa course. Class fee: $25. Introduction to Facebook Workshop – Facebook is used and enjoyed by people of all ages. Facebook provides easy ways to exchange communication with friends and family. You will learn how to view and post your own photos, video, and messages. You will learn about posting on friends’ “Walls“, “Commenting” on friends’ pictures, and real-time Chat. Personal security recommendations will also be covered. Class fee: $15. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 Workshop - This workshop will cover a basic introduction to Microsoft Word 2010. We will cover the creation of your first document. You’ll learn to move around in your document, using formatting marks, moving text by using Cut and Paste, and changing line spacing and alignment in Word 2010. Class fee: $15. iPad/iTunes/iCloud Workshop –This 2-session workshop will answer the questions: “How do I use the iPad and how does it relate to iTunes and iCloud”.You will be introduced to the standard applications as well as some highly-recommended apps for the iPad. To learn iTunes and the art of importing your Music CDs and burning your own favorite playlist to CD you will use one of our classroom PCs - or you can also bring your laptop to class. Class fee $15 Microsoft Security Essentials Workshop - This free security software from Microsoft has become one of the world’s most popular security packages. It is well-designed anti-malware with anti-virus and anti-spyware, rootkit
December 2012 - February 2013 protection and real-time protection capabilities. It is available for Windows XP (Service Pack 2 and higher), Vista and Windows 7, in both 32- and 64-bit versions. In this workshop you will learn how to install Security Essentials, remove your old security software and make the right settings choices. Class fee $15. Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos Using Picasa - You will learn to install Picasa, the free PC program from Google, and learn how to use Picasa to organize, edit and share your digital photos. In class, you will download your photos from your camera to the computer using Picasa. You will learn how to get all your photos organized into folders. Picasa’s editing features let you take out red eyes, improve color and contrast, crop for printing and add special effects and text. You will learn how to create slide shows with music, collages, computer wallpaper and screen savers, printed posters and gift CDs. You will create your own web albums, order prints online and share your photos with your friends. You will also learn a little about blogging using your best photos. Prerequisites: (1) Students must have a working knowledge of their cameras and computers. (2) Students must bring their camera to class with photos in them. (3) Camera battery must be fully charged. (4) Also, bring the USB cable for connecting the camera to the PC. Class fee: $25. Planning your Travel Online Workshop – Introduces students to Internet resources that will help them with vacation planning, modes of travel, and booking (tours, flights, hotels, and rental cars). Students will have hands on practice using travel sites, such as, Expedia, and Travelocity. Class fee: $15. Prepare Your Taxes Using “TurboTax” Software Workshop is a two-session course that teaches you to use the current tax year version of the popular “TurboTax” software program to prepare and file your federal and NC state income tax returns. Using a
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practice problem, you will focus on how to enter your income and deductions, how to check for errors, how to finalize the return, and how to use the electronic filing features of TurboTax. You will also learn how to import tax data from such financial software programs as Quicken and from brokerage firms and other financial institutions. Prerequisites: Students should have completed Computer Fundamentals or equivalent, be familiar with using a mouse, and have some confidence using a computer. Class fee: $15. Skype Workshop - Skype is a very popular way to stay in touch with your loved ones! Skype is a free program that lets you make voice and video calls and chat over the Internet using your computer’s web camera and microphone. Calls to other Skype users are free, and calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Skype has recently added instant messaging, file transfer, and videoconferencing. Skype has 929 million registered users as of Sept 2011. In this workshop you will learn how to set up Skype on your computer and connect with family and friends. Bring to class: If your PC laptop has a web camera and a wireless adapter, bring it to class and you will have Skype up and running when the workshop ends. Otherwise, use our desktop computers. Class Fee $15.
SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group - for Seniors The Late Bloomers meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is intended to help seniors explore their drinking difficulties in an understanding environment that relies on AA’s proven 12-step approach. Particular attention will be given to the early phases of recovery. This is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous that non-alcoholic people may attend. Seymour Center (357070) Wednesdays 3 pm
Arthritis - Chapel Hill Arthritis Education Network Family members, friends, and people with arthritis are welcome to come and participate in this monthly support group. For information, call Cindy Johnson, 919-544-2021, or Pat Kropp, 919-967-6081. Seymour Center (354056) 2nd Tues: Dec 11; Jan 8; Feb 12 7 – 8:30 pm Caregivers’ Support Groups Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and to get answers to questions about dementia and other long-term disabilities. Group is open, friendly and informal and lead by Pam Tillett, MSW. Reservations are not required. Supervised activities will be available for caregivers’ loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hours in advance. For information and reservations, call 919-968-2087. Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues: Dec 4; Jan 8; Feb 5 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center (352754) 1st and 3rd Thurs: Dec 6,20; Jan 3, 17; Feb 7, 21 4 - 5:30 pm Hearing Loss Association of Chapel Hill Call Ruth Miller, 919-622-8467. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Diseases Support Group Any person, or family member, with a Chronic Disease is welcome to join the group, and is also encouraged to participate in the 6-week “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” course taught quarterly at the Seymour Center. (See the Wellness – Special Events section for additional information) or call Dorothy Anderson, group leader, at 919-933-1306. Seymour Center (352772) 1st Tues: Dec 4; Jan 3; Feb 5 1 - 2 pm Low Vision Support Group For more info contact Carol Tickle at 919-643-2620. Seymour Center (352777) 1st Tues: Dec 4; Jan* ; Feb 5 10 am *Meeting changed for Jan
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Mild Cognitive Impairment Couples Support Group This support group is for people who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and have insight. The purpose of the group is to enable individuals and their spouses to share their experiences with mild cognitive losses in an accepting and supportive environment. For new membership or more information, contact Pam Tillett, MSW, Orange County Department on Aging, at 919-245-4278. Seymour Center (352767) Every other Friday 10:30 am – 12 noon
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Join other individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis to share experiences and concerns, give and receive emotional support, learn more about MS and strategies for living and coping with this disease. For further information call: Barbara 919-968-1530; Nancy 919-956-5849; or Alex 919-572-6336. Seymour Center (352752) Last Tues: No meeting in Dec; Jan 28; Feb 25 6:30 – 8 pm
NAMI Orange County Support Group The group is sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Orange County. It is a structured, interactive support group open to family members and friends of adults with a mental illness. To sign up for the group, or for more information, contact Kay Maltbie at 919402-1630 or KayeMaltbie@gmail. com. More information about NAMI Orange County is available at www. NAMIOrange.org Seymour Center (357009) 2nd and 4th Tues: Dec 11; Jan 8, 22; Feb 12, 26 6:30 – 9 pm
Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers Support Group Join family and friends who care for people with Parkinson’s disease in this support group. Share your experiences and learn new skills. Facilitated by UNC-CH Dept of Neurology. For information, contact: Jessica L. Katz, MSW, P-LCSW Center Coordinator& Clinical Social Worker,
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National Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence Movement Disorders Center, UNC-CH Department of Neurology 919-843-1657, or visit the website: www.chapelhillparkinsons.weebly.com Seymour Center (352851) 1st Tues: Dec 4; Jan 8; Feb 5 12:30 – 1:30 pm Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Open to both the person with Parkinson’s and/or the caregiver. Lunch is served at 12 noon before the meeting. Get a ticket at the center beginning at 11 am. They are given on a first come, first served basis. No registration is needed for the group. Seymour Center (352879) 1st Tues: Dec 4; Jan – no meeting; Feb 5 1:30 - 3 pm Central Orange SC (255004-1) 4th Wed: Dec 19 (note date change); Jan 23; Feb 27 11 am – 12 noon Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) PH Association Requests: Patients, family members, friends, and anyone who would like to learn more about this disease are welcome to come and participate in this quarterly meeting. For information, call Teresa Remaley, Accredo RN, BSN at 1-336 501-8175. Seymour Center (352833) Sat, Nov 17 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Stroke Support Group Contact Kelly O’Brien at 919-9662029 UNC Wellness Center @ Meadowmont 2nd Wed: Dec 12; Jan 9; Feb 13 1 pm Triangle Aphasia Project, Unlimited Contact Maura English Silverman, MS, CCC/SLP, Founder and Senior Advisor for the support group by calling 919-800-8047 or visiting the web site at www.asphasiaproject.org Seymour Center (352753) Tues 12:30 -1:30 pm
Senior Times UNC Weight Loss Support Group The group is designed to provide support to patients and their friends or families struggling with obesity. We discuss pre and postsurgical changes as well as coping skills necessary to maintain weight loss. The group is coordinated by Tara L. Zychowicz CBN, MSN, APRN-BC, UNC HealthCare Dept of Surgery, Division of GI Surgery/Bariatrics For questions call: 919-966-8436 office, or leave a message at 919843-4216 Central Orange SC (252750) 2nd Wed: Dec 12, Jan 9; Feb 13 6:30 – 8 pm
ART CLASSES Acrylic Painting Learn to paint with acrylics. Instructor/Artist Peggy Lee Mead uses acrylics to create murals. She graduated in Fine Arts from California State University at Long Beach. Instructor: Peggy Lee Mead Fee: $40 per session Central Orange SC Will resume in the spring Artists Together: Open Art Studio Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity designed for artists to drop in for some extra time to work on specific projects, to encourage mastery of skills and to have social interaction with other artists. The studio is open to artists of all media types. Newcomers are welcome. You will need to bring your own supplies. No formal instruction. Seymour Center Tuesdays (357061) 9 - 11 am Chinese Brush Painting Focus will be on techniques to paint flowers, birds, landscapes or other subjects of interest. Classes are for all levels of artists - from beginners to experienced. Please bring the following supplies: a pad of newsprint, small bottle of black ink, set of water colors, an ink stone or small dish for the ink, a plastic container for water, and medium and small brushes.
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Brushes from China and rice paper may be purchased from the instructor. Instructor: Jinxiu Alice Zhao studied Chinese Brush Painting for 20 years in Hubei Province, China. Fee: $80 per session (8 weeks) Seymour Center Tues, Jan 8 – Feb 26 (354007-05) 2 – 3:30 pm Oil Painting – Beginning Class is a general introduction to art history, including historical styles/ schools of classical, realism, impressionism, expressionism, modern and contemporary. Students will discuss how to stretch a canvas. Class will begin with still life sketching followed by learning to paint still lifes, landscapes and portraits. Instructor: David Sovero, local artist, teacher, and musician Fee: $60 per session (6 weeks) Central Orange SC Mon, or Wed, Jan 14 – Feb 20 (254014-01) 3 – 5 pm Seymour Center Session I: Mon or Fri, Nov 19 - Dec 21 (no class Nov 23) (354002-10) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Mon or Fri, Jan 14 – Feb 22 (354002- 11) 10 am -12 noon Pastel Painting - Basic Enjoy some of the techniques of pastel painting that made Degas famous. Materials list is available at the Seymour Center’s front desk. Instructor: Herb Slapo is a member of the Pastel Society of America and long-time pastel instructor Fee: $48 (6 weeks) Seymour Center Session I: Mon, Jan 7 – Feb 18 (no class Jan 21) (354008-09) 1 - 3 pm Session II: Mon, Feb 25 – Apr 1 (354008-12) 1 - 3 pm Watercolor - Advanced Since this is an advanced level class, the instructor determines
admission to class. Contact the center for additional information. Limited to 10 students. Instructor: Luna Lee Ray Fee: $50 Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 10 - Feb 7 (254010-01) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Watercolor Art Classes Whether you are a “fraidy-cat” beginner or an accomplished artist, you will learn in this class and complete a beautiful, ready-toframe painting of your own. If you want the instructor to provide all of your materials, the $35 fee should be paid directly to her. Instructor: Carol Fynn Fee $60 for 4 week class, plus $35 materials fee Seymour Center Session I: Still Life Wed, Jan 9 – 30 (354009-05) 9 am – 12 noon Session II: Landscape Thurs, Jan 10- 31 (354010-05) 1- 4 pm Session III: Landscape Wed, Feb 20 – Mar 13 (354010-06) 9 am – 12 noon Session IV: Still Life Thurs, Feb 21- Mar 14 (354009-06) 1- 4 pm
CRAFT CLASSES All Natural: Going Green This creative “How To” Class will provide several tips and demonstrations on how to use natural ingredients to make your own dish detergents, shampoos, cleaning product, and more. Come learn with Alli and Ellen, our Johnson Intern Program interns, as they show you the ropes. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jan 22 (314003) 3 – 4 pm Bobbin Lace Making Newcomers are always welcome. Some instruction is available, as are supply resources. Contact:
December 2012 - February 2013 Janice Tyler at 919-245-4255, or jtyler@orangecountync.gov Seymour Center Daytime group meets on 1st & 3rd Mon (356004) 11 am – 1 pm Evening Group meets on occasional Thurs (356019) 7– 9 pm Central Orange Quilters Work on your own, or group, project. No experience necessary. If you’ve never quilted, others will help you get started. Most of the quilts created by the group are donated to wounded soldiers, or to UNC Children’s Hospital. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257011-1) 10 am – 1 pm Christmas Tree Ornament – Recycled Cards Do you have cards you hate to throw away? Well, we have the answer! Bring them to this workshop and make a beautiful ornament for yourself, or as a gift for someone else. Don’t have any cards? No problem, we will have extra on hand for you. No experience is necessary. Leader: Mickie Gentry. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Dec 4 (214004-01) 2:30 - 4 pm Crafts Join others for a morning out as you create useful and special crafts. Call the center for information and to register. Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Mondays (254017-01) 9:30 – 11:30 am Creative Crafters Creative Crafters offers a variety of jewelry making and specific projects that encourage creative and unique craft projects. Classes are held on Tues and Thurs, with the first 3 weeks designated for jewelry making, and the 4th week (and 5th - if
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applicable) classes designated to the projects listed below. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Seymour Center (354018) 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Tues & Thurs, Dec 4 - 13 Jewelry Making Tues & Thurs, Dec 18 -- 20 Bow Making Tues & Thurs, Jan 3 - 24 Jewelry Making Tues & Thurs, Jan 29 - 31 Snowmen Jewelry Tues & Thurs, Feb 5 - 21 Jewelry Making Tues & Thurs, Feb 26 - 28 Personalized Stationary Homemade Candy with Helen Chocolate Lovers, this event is just for you! Come join Helen in a fun and tasty class. It’s a unique opportunity to make your own treats just in time for Valentine’s Day! If you enjoy chocolate covered pretzels, turtles or chocolate bark, you will definitely be in “heaven”. Limited to 15 chocolate lovers, so sign up today! Leader: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri., Feb 8 (314004) 2 - 3:30 pm Japanese Embroidery Come and learn this specialized art form! Traditional Japanese Embroidery is 1,600 years old and only came to the US in 1985. Learning this special art can take up to 10 years to complete. The embroidery is done with silk filaments from a cocoon, and metal threads, on silk fabric. Some pieces have superimposed embroidery (embroidery over embroidery). Motifs are usually flowers, birds, and sometimes human figures. Instructor: Pam Reading, certified instructor by Kurenai Kai in Atlanta, GA. Contact her at 919- 815-2249 or plreading@gmail. com for information on the materials you’ll need. Fee: $75, plus materials fee per session. Seymour Center Sat & Sun Feb 16 & 17 (353050-12) 9 am – 3:30 pm
Jewelry Making Spend time with friends beading! Join us at any level from beginning to intermediate. You can bring your own beads, necklaces you want to restring, or purchase supplies at the class. Exciting new beads and gemstone quality beads will be available at great prices. Work on your choice of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or a matching set. Make something for yourself or gifts for others! Instructor: Kayla Zaragoza Fee: FREE (plus supplies purchased from instructor or on your own) Central Orange SC Session I: Fri, Dec 7, 14 (244005-12) 3 – 5 pm Session II: Fri, Jan 11 - 25 (244005-01) 3 – 5 pm Session III: Fri, Feb 8 - 22 (244005-02) 3 – 5 pm Knitting If you are interested in learning how to knit, join Kai Mei for basic knit and purl sessions that will include varied techniques and projects. No experience necessary. You will need to bring knitting needles and yarn. If you have a question before the classes, contact Kai Mei at 919-9607690 or Maret Garard at 919-6191142. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (324067) 1st & 3rd Thurs, Dec 6, 20; Jan 3, 17; Feb 7, 21 1:30 – 3 pm Leatherworks - Beginning As a beginner, you will create your own leather key chain and/or coasters. Once you complete this class, you will be able to join our advanced leatherworks one to make your own belt, wallet, or handbag. Limited to 8 students. Instructor: Sam Truax Fee: FREE, Central Orange SC Session I: Wed, Dec 5 - 19 (234000-12) 9 – 11 am Session II: Wed, Jan 2 - 30 (234000-01)
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Explore Simple Earring Designs Ever worked in metalsmithing? Here’s your chance to make two simple earrings out of copper and silver with sea beads. A fun hammering technique will finalize your creation. There will be a 15 minute break during this session. Fee: $20 Seymour Center Sat, Jan 26 (314008) 11 am – 1 pm
Open Studio with Sandra This open studio is for those currently enrolled in one of the Thursday night classes taught by Sandra Smith. This time allows you to continue working on your project with the instructor available to assist and answer any questions. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fridays (251019-01) 2 – 4 pm
Quilting with the Gals! Something New! Looking to quilt with a fun group of ladies? This venture will be right up your alley. Bring your quilting supplies, portable sewing machines or use one of ours. Join this sassy group for fellowship to work on your project, group projects and tip exchanging. Donations of 100% cotton fabric accepted. Kick off date for this activity will begin Mon, Jan 7th. If you have questions before the meet up contact Mary Brady at 813-957-2205, or Nancy Cable at 919-968-4228. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354024) 10 - 11:30 am
Sewing Circle Join Gloria Maisner and friends for an afternoon of sewing and conversation. Bring your current projects, share ideas, stitch a while - but most of all, have fun!
ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES
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Stitch, Flip, and Iron Crazy Quilts Come join us to learn the easiest method to make a crazy quilt. Be warned it can become addictive! We will make a lap quilt in two sessions. All materials provided. Instructor: Sandra L. Smith Fee: $35 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Dec 6 & 13 (224006-12) 6 - 8 pm Session II: Thurs, Jan 10 & 17 (224006-13) 6 - 8 pm Session III: Thurs, Jan 24 &31 (224006-01) 6 - 8 pm Session IV: Thurs, Feb 7 & 14 (224006-02) 6 - 8 pm Session V: Thurs, Feb 21 & 28 (224006-03) 6 - 8 pm
POTTERY CLASSES Ceramic Painting Stop by the center and check out the variety of green ware available to paint. Contact the center for a supply list. Everyone must register no later than one week in advance of each session. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $15 Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jan 7 – Feb 4 (no class Jan 21) (254030-01) 10 – 11:30 am Session II: Mon, Feb 11- Mar 4 (254030-02) 10 – 11:30 am Pottery - Advanced This class is for those who have completed the beginning and intermediate classes. Each class begins with a 40 min demonstration. It includes: surface decorating techniques: texturing surfaces and
all aspects of wheel throwing. For those not interested in the wheel, making form slabs or clay sculptures is an option. Open studio time is included in the class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jan 7 – Feb 4 (no class Jan 21) (254018-01) 12:30 – 3:30 pm Session II: Mon, Feb 11 – Mar 4 (254018-02) 12:30 - 3:30 pm Pottery - Beginning & Intermediate Wheel, Hand Building, & Sculpture. This class is for both beginning and intermediate students. Individualized instruction is given in wheel throwing, tile making, slab building and sculpture. Learn the basics or continue to improve your skills. Open studio is included in this class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Jan 7 – Feb 4 (no class Jan 21) (224003-01) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Session II: Mon, Feb 11 – Mar 4 (224003-02) 5:30 - 7:30 pm Pottery - Beginning & Intermediate See description above. Open studio time is included in this class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Session I: Wed, Jan 9 – 30 (254015-01) 1 – 3 pm Session II: Wed, Feb 6 - 27 (254015-02) 1 - 3 pm Pottery – Flower Painting Class is similar to the Monday afternoon advanced pottery class; however, it will have a weekly demonstration on flower painting with slips and stains (for majolica). Green ware can be thrown
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by the instructor to your specifications and purchased from her. Open studio time is included in the class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Session I: Wed, Jan 9 – 30 (224002-01) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Wed, Feb 6 – 27 (224002-02) 10 am – 12 noon
BRIDGE CLASSES Play of the Hand The course will cover developing a plan, recognizing winners and losers, considering one’s alternatives, and executing the most effective play. Suitable for those who took the Basic Bidding Class or its equivalent, as well as the player who has been away from the game for some time and wishes a refresher. One need not have a partner. Instructors: Harrison Brooke and Valerie Roberts. For questions, please contact Harrison at 919-489-0210 or hbrooke@nc.rr. com (preferred) or Valerie at 919294-4138 or vjroberts3@gmail. com (preferred). Student text – Play of the Hand in the 21st Century available through Amazon, Baron Barclay or the instructors. To register, please call 919-9682070. Fee: $100 (10 weeks) Text: $15 if ordered through the instructors. When you register, please indicate if you wish to have a text ordered for you. Seymour Center Thurs, Jan 17 – Mar 21 (354116-01) 9:30 am – 12 noon
BRIDGE GAMES Contract Bridge Newcomers are always welcome. Central Orange SC (257004-1) Mon & Wed 1 – 4 pm Duplicate Bridge Friday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge
game directors, Ruth and Paul Schwenke offer this Duplicate Bridge game. You do not need to be an ACBL member to play. Partners are not needed. For questions call 919-933-1474, or raschwenke@nc.rr.com Directors: Ruth and Paul Schwenke, Bronze Life Masters Fee: $6 Seymour Center (351015) Fridays 1 pm Morning Bridge Game Practice what you have learned! Re-learn what you have forgotten! Ask questions! Discuss hands! Come with a partner, improve your bidding, play, meet friends, and have fun. A small fee will be charged. (Note: If you need a partner, contact Harrison Brooke at least a week ahead of time so he can announce it.) Director: Harrison Brooke, ACBL accredited teacher, certified director and gold life master. For questions, contact him at 919-489-0210, or hbrooke@nc.rr.com (preferred) Seymour Center (351002) Mondays 9:15 am – 12 noon Sarah West Social Contract Progressive Bridge This is a friendly game of bridge with a group that has been playing for more than 20 years. New players are always welcome. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351012) Wed & Fri 1 – 5 pm Social Bridge Enjoy an afternoon of social bridge. Newcomers are always welcome. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351003) Mondays 1 – 4 pm Saturdays 10 am – 1:45 pm (Bring your lunch)
OTHER GAMES
Canasta Leader: June Weatherley, 919-9683990 Seymour Center (351013) Thursdays 1 – 4 pm
December 2012 - February 2013 Dominoes Join us for a morning of dominoes and other games. Central Orange SC (251000) Mon – Fri 10 am -12 noon or 1 – 4 pm Seymour Center (351021) Mon – Fri 10 am – 3:30 pm Game Day Bring a friend and play table games or cards. We are currently looking for Spades players. Seymour Center (351009) Wednesdays 1 – 3 pm Games Come alone or bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of games. Central Orange SC (251001) Mon – Fri 9 – 11 am Hand and Foot Card Game This card game is a form of canasta. If you like to play, come join this ongoing group. Central Orange SC (251017) Mon - Fri 1 – 4 pm Mah Jong This ancient Chinese game is challenging and fun. Central Orange SC (257005-1) Fridays 12:30 – 4 pm Seymour Center (351001) Mondays 12:30 – 5 pm Call the Seymour Center, or Rebecca Hauser at 919-942-5703 (preferably during the evenings), to sign up to play on Monday afternoons. Rook If you need to brush up, or if you’ve never played before, come by and the group will teach you how to play. Central Orange SC (257007) Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 am Rummikub Join us for a new twist on rummy. If you don’t know how to play, we’ll teach you. Contact the center at 919-245-2015 for more information. Central Orange SC (257008) Mon – Fri 9 – 11:30 am
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Scrabble Club The group is open and friendly. Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of playing scrabble and meeting new friends. Central Orange SC (257009) Wednesdays 1 – 5 pm Seymour Center (351005) Tuesdays 1 – 5 pm Scrabble Talk Drop in and join this group for a relaxing game of scrabble while catching up on current events. Central Orange SC (253016) 10:30 am – 12 noon Thursdays Various Card Games Bid Whist, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table, or start one. Seymour Center (351010) Tues – Fri 2 – 5 pm
LANGUAGE CLASSES English as a Second Language - Beginner New! Class helps adult non-fluent English speaking people improve their written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Students must register and be tested with the Orange County Literacy Council and attend classes twice a week. Contact 919-636-4457 or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (354067) Mon & Wed Nov 19- Mar 27 (no class on Dec 24, 26, 31; Jan 21; Feb 11 due to holidays) 10 – 11:30 am English as a Second Language - Conversation Lab Class helps adult non-fluent Englishspeaking people improve their comprehension of written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Contact Orange County Literacy Council at 919-636-4457 or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (354066) Tuesdays 9 am – 12 noon
Spanish (Level I) Note: Evening classes are being offered. This class is an introduction to the Spanish Language and culture. It will include beginning conversational practice and vocabulary - including proper pronunciation and alphabet, basic greetings, family, numbers, telling time and calendar concepts, pastimes, arranging activities, the house and yard, and end with food and restaurant vocabulary. Basic grammar and present tense verb conjugation are included. Instructor: Maureen Martin Fee: $120 (plus materials) per 12 week session Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 10 – Mar 28 (254024-01) 3 – 4 pm or (254024-02) 7 - 8 pm Spanish (Level II) Note: Evening classes are being offered. For those who have completed Spanish I, this class will continue to develop your conversational abilities. Topics will include - the community, directions, travel and vacation, the body, holidays and will explore additional verb tenses and more advanced grammar concepts. Instructor: Maureen Martin Fee: $120 (plus materials) per 12 week session Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 10 – Mar 28 (254025-01) 2 – 3 pm or (254025-02) 6 – 7 pm Spanish (Level III) - Advanced New! For people who have completed Level II. Class includes conversation, grammar and reading. Instructor: Maureen Martin Fee: $120 (plus materials) per 12 week session Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 10 – Mar 28 (254026-01) 12:30 – 1:30 pm Spanish (Level IV) - Advanced For those who have completed Level III at the Seymour Center, or several years of classes elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar, reading and writing, and is conducted entirely in Spanish. Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education) Fee $104 (8 weeks) per session Seymour Center Session I: Fri, Jan 5 – Feb 22 (354016-04) 10:15 - 11:15 am Session II: Fri, Jan 4 – Feb 22 (354016-04) 10:15 - 11:15 am
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Spanish - Early Intermediate For people who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had previous experience in another class. Fee: $91 (7 weeks) No class Jan 21 Seymour Center Mon, Jan 7 – Feb 24 (354014-04) 9:30 – 10:30 am
Spanish (Level III) - Intermediate For people who have completed Level II at the Seymour Center, or have taken a class or two elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar and reading. Fee: $104 (8 weeks) Seymour Center Fri, Jan 5 – Feb 22 (354015-04) 9 – 10 am
Spanish (Level I) - On-Going Beginners This is an introductory class designed for people with no previous experience in Spanish. Fee: $91 (7 weeks) per session Seymour Center Session I: Mon, Nov 5 – Dec 17 (354013-03) 10:30 – 11: 30 am Session II: Mon, Jan 7 – Feb 24 (No Class Jan 21 due to holiday) (354013 -04) 10:30 - 11:30 am
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Please register for classes by calling the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070 or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015.
Attracting Wildlife to your Garden Calling all gardeners! As you make plans for your spring and summer flower gardens, keep in mind those plants that will attract helpful and beautiful insects and birds to your yard. Join a lively discussion led by a fabulous and generous gardener and teacher, Andrea Lewis, District 9 Director, Garden Club of NC. Central Orange SC (257014-01) Thurs, Feb 21 10:30 am
Computer Coaching: Pinterest, Digital Photography, Social Networking - and More Have questions about your computer and/or a certain program? Have you been in a class and they never addressed the issue you need?
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Page 28 Well, this is the class for you! After you register, you can contact the instructor with your specific question and she will answer it during class. If you are not sure what to ask, join us and find out what’s on other people’s minds. If you have a laptop computer or Smartphone, please bring it to class. Registration required one week in advance. Instructor: Dr Laura Rogers Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Jan 15 (224004-01) 5:30 – 7 pm Tues, Feb 19 (224004-02) 5:30 – 7 pm Demystifying Online Banking and Bill Pay This is an educational series learning to utilize online banking features presented by Fran Cullen, CFP®, the Financial Caretaker. During this course you will come to understand the benefits of online banking and getting to know what capabilities you will have. Course will go through demonstrations of setting up online banking and navigation through all the online account features such as Bill Pay and: • Set up payees • Schedule payments – one time or recurring • E bills • Reporting • Keep track of your balance At the end of the series we will look at other financial management software such as Mint.com and learn how to go online and view credit card accounts, phone records, etc. This class will use a combination of: • Projected real time demonstrations • Power point slides • Printed handouts of all power point slides and notes Everyone must register by Jan 13. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wed, Jan 23 – Feb 13 (214010-01) 2 – 3:30 pm
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
Charitable Giving Giving is always in season. In 2009, $303.75 billion was donated to charity. Join us for this free seminar led by Malinda Williams, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, to learn how you can enjoy immediate and future tax benefits, enhanced giving power, and create a family legacy through charitable giving. Maximum participants: 20. Coffee and snacks will be served. Call to register Fee: FREE Seymour Center (314005) Mon, Dec 3 10:30 am College: Getting There from Here Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality. Join us for our free college savings presentation led by Malinda Williams, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. We will discuss questions to consider as you establish a college savings goal, strategies to help you reach your goal, and features and benefits of 529 college savings plans. Maximum participants: 20. Coffee and snacks will be served. Call to register. Seymour Center (314006) Mon, Feb 4 10:30 am Financial Seminars – Q & A We realize everyone is busy so we are designing these workshops during the lunch hour so you can bring a bagged lunch and join in the discussion. *Tea will be provided. Everyone must pre-register a week before each seminar. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Tues, Jan 29 Market Update – This is a seminar for those concerned with the recent political and economic events. (214005-01) Tues, Feb 26 Social Security – Your Questions Answered is a presentation that will tackle the following questions:
December 2012 - February 2013 •H ow does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan? • When should I start taking benefits? • What about taxes?
(214005-02) Central Orange SC 12:15 – 1 pm Navigating Your Next Adventure Managing your income in Retirement is a workshop designed for people who are thinking about retiring, or who have recently retired. It introduces a number of ideas to help build a reasonable and sustainable strategy for managing income and expenses during retirement. The workshop also explores how to plan upfront for concerns like inflation, health care expenses and market volatility, as well as how to prepare if things don’t go as expected. Everyone must pre-register by Jan 8. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC (214006-01) Tues, Jan 15 3:30 – 4:30 pm Retirement for Boomers and Retirees It’s never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Join us for this series led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Maximum: 15 participants Note: Tues sessions will be held at the Seymour Center from 5:30 – 7 pm, and Thurs sessions will be held at the Central Orange SC from 3:30 – 5 pm. Tues, Jan 22 & Thurs, Jan 24 Foundations of Investing – The basics of portfolio balance and diversification. Tues, Jan 29 & Thurs, Jan 31 Fixed Retirement Income – The three basic types of income: variable, reliable, and rising
Tues, Feb 5 & Thurs, Feb 7 Growth in Retirement Income – the importance of having your portfolio grow during retirement years Tues, Feb 12 & Thurs, Feb 14
Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds – Various types of investment security
Tues, Feb 19 & Thurs, Feb 21 Planning Forever – Estate Planning and Trusts Tues, Feb 26 & Thurs, Feb 28 Wrap-up Session – Where do you go from here?
Material Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the first class Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 24 – Feb 28 (254003-02) 6:30 – 8 pm Seymour Center Tues, Jan 22 – Feb 26 (334004) 5:30 – 7 pm
Reverse Mortgage: What’s the Real Deal! Have you heard the term “reverse mortgage” but aren’t sure what it means? Here’s your chance to learn about reverse mortgages, how they works and if one is right for you. Julie Novak, VicePresident/City Officer for State Employees’ Credit Union, will explain reverse mortgages and answer questions. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (313066) Mon, Dec 10 11 am
Tax-Free Investing: It’s Not What You Make, It’s What You Keep Do you want more control over the taxes you pay? Learn how you may be able to lower your taxes through tax-advantaged investments. Join us for this free seminar to learn strategies to help reduce your tax burden led by
December 2012 - February 2013 Malinda Williams, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. You’ll learn about tax-advantaged investments and their features. Tax-free investment returns vs taxable investment returns. Three ways to purchase municipal bonds, and how tax-free investing can help you achieve your goals. Maximum participants: 20. Coffee and Snacks will be provided. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (314007) Mon, Jan 7 10:30 am
What’s Your Next Move? These days, when people “retire” they have many decisions to make. Work part time? Volunteer? Go back to school? Whatever the decision, they need to be financially prepared. This seminar will help individuals explore: •H ow to organize and record financial assets •H ow to set realistic goals for retirement spending •H ow to determine if they are on track to reach their retirement goals Come prepared to take advantage of this important information. Must epre-register by Tues, Feb 12. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC (214007-01) Tues, Feb 19 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Heart’s Desire: Films for the Second half of Life The popular Thursday evening series of films exploring the second half of life is continuing in January. eThe trio of films will be followed on tTues, Feb 5 by an evening of faciliotated conversation, which will allow ,participants to explore the themes sof the films in greater depth. Film -titles will be announced in Decemeber. For full details, visit lSecondJourney.org/films.htm dor e-mail BoltonAnthony@frontier.com. Series Hosts: Bolton Anthony founded Second Journey after working as a public librarian, university administrator, otand social change activist. ouKay-Robert Volkwijn, who was born in South Africa, is a retired Presbyr terian minister with an avid, lifelong w interest in films. r -Fee: FREE eSeymour Center (353010) pThurs, Jan 3, 17, 31: Tues, Feb 5 y6:30 – 9 pm
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Telling Your Story Join this creative writing group and create a special gift for your family and loved ones. Members will be assigned at-home exercises as well as group participation to help develop their stories. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (257002-1) 2nd & 4th Thurs 3 – 5:30 pm Village Elders Lecture Series The Village Elders Lecture Series has been bringing scholars together with the community for more than 25 years. Come and take full advantage of these lectures and the rich educational opportunities they offer. Open to the public. Contact: Walter Mack, at 919- 933-5436. Please note dates and times for this series. Dec: - No lecture scheduled Fri, Jan 18: Robert Dowling, Executive Director, Community Home Trust - “A Home You Can Afford” Fri, Feb 15: Wesley Hyatt, TV historian, blogger and author of seven books will present video clips spanning six decades of television - “The Best on the Tube” Seymour Center (353027) 10:30 am
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To register for programs, or for more information, call the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough at 919245-2015 or the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070. “A Holiday is Happening” Fashion Show Last Two Practice Dates For everyone who wants to be in the upcoming fashion show in Dec, here are the practice dates to be held at the Seymour Center with Angie Lerner. Seymour Center (343011) Fri, Nov 30 & Dec 7 2 – 4 pm A Worthy Cause: Reading Day with Preschoolers Interest Meeting A golden opportunity awaits! Take part in the bigger picture this spring as we strive to create a fun and loving atmosphere for local preschoolers. If you want to make a difference and be a part of a worthy cause, join Isabel Jackson and Cydnee Sims for this team focused experience.
Fee: FREE Seymour Center (313005) Mon, Jan 7 3 – 4 pm Accessory Exchange and Scarf Accessorizing Back by popular demand! This is a three for one deal. We will learn about the different ways to use scarves to accessorize, help out a worthy organization, and shop without leaving the center! How does it work? You bring in new or gently used accessories which may include jewelry, scarves, purses, belts, shoes, etc. All pieces will be collected and set up in an easy to access display. For each item given, you may choose a “new”one for yourself. Any remaining accessories will be donated to Dress for Success, a non-profit organization that helps under privileged women prepare for the workforce. After we learn about accessorizing with scarves, we will spend time shopping for our “new” accessories. Be sure to register by Jan 31. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (243022-01) Tues, Feb 5 2:45 - 3:45 pm Art Shows – Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Terry Colville at 919245-2016 or tcolville@ orangecountync.gov Featured artist Jerry Smith works with acrylics and is a local artist in Hillsborough. His exhibit will feature many of the homes and landmarks in Hillsborough. Join us for the opening reception on Mon, Jan 14 at 3 pm to meet the artist. Exhibit will be on display until Feb 22. Central Orange SC (253002-01) Mon, Jan 14 3 pm Art Shows - Seymour Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919245-4250 or csims@orangecountync.gov Daniel Vaughn’s Exhibit will be on display Jan 7th – Feb 21st. Daniel’s eye catching collection of artistry will capture Pastels. There will be an opening “Coffee and Art” reception on Mon, Jan 7th. Assistant Hostesses: Margaret Mays, Nettie Wilson, Linda Burnette, Irene Ferguson, and Linda Watkins with Emily Davis-
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son at the piano. Seymour Center (353003-04) Mon, Jan 7 10:30 am Jeanie Arnel’s Exhibit will be on display Feb 25th – Apr 4th. Join us as we celebrate another fine artist! Jeanie’s oil paintings are a real treat. There will be an opening “Coffee and Art” reception on Mon, Feb 22nd. Assistant Hostesses: Becci Ritter, Joan Walshaw, Beth Haberstroth, and Linda Watkins with Margareta Thompson at the piano. Seymour Center (353003-05) Mon, Feb 25 10:30 am Artisan Fair Do you have gifts to purchase and just don’t know what to buy for that special friend or relative? Come to the center and find those unique items and choose from leather goods, woodcrafts, pottery, artwork, jewelry, traditional crafts, and much more. If you are currently participating in any art and/or craft program with the senior center you are invited to join us as a vendor for the artisan fair. Please call Terry at 919245-2016. Central Orange SC (213022-01) Sat, Dec 8 9 am – 2 pm
Arts and Crafts Marketplace Looking for something fun to do on the weekend? Come to the Seymour Center on the 3rd Saturday of each month, unless otherwise noted, to see hand-crafted items made exclusively by mature adults in Orange County! Expect to find quilts, jewelry, paintings, woodwork and much more. Crafters must be 55 or older to participate. The Arts and Crafts Marketplace will be held from 10 am – 1 pm. If you are interested, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-2454250 for space availability. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (353008) 3rd Sat, Dec 15 10 am - 1 pm (Marketplace will resume in March)
Astrology Workshop Series Barbel Besseyre, international astrologer and numerologist, will present a series of six Astrology workshops, a unique combination of self-help and astrology. Participants will focus on self-improvement and individual growth, as well as learning about the planets and the signs that influence these areas. The six weekly sessions will consist of the following:
Page 30 1. Introduction to the astrological chart, the signs and the planets and the Houses. 2. Interpersonal-relationships and Venus 3. Improving communication and Mercury 4. Looking at your career in Houses 10 and 6 5. Building self-confidence and the Ascendant 6. Your finances and Houses 2 and 8
Seymour Center (373019) Wed, Jan 23 5 – 7 pm
For more information, visit Barbel’s website at: www.YourStarsAreYou.com The series will be limited to 10 participants. Fee: $60 (6 one hour sessions) Seymour Center Wed, Jan 9 – Feb 13 10 – 11 am
Celebrate the Season with Steve Toll We’re putting on the Ritz with a dress up affair and live music by Steve Toll. Spend time with friends and get to know others as we listen to holiday favorites. During this time we will recognize our senior center volunteers. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Everyone must RSVP before Dec 5. Central Orange SC (213004-01) Tues, Dec 11 3 – 4:30 pm
Black History Month Breakfast Program February is Black History Month. To celebrate, we will enjoy a good old fashion breakfast and program. Join us as we co-host another event with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation. Registration required. Transportation from Seymour Center will leave at 10 am and return at 1 pm Fee: FREE Hargraves Center (350019-03) Fri, Feb 15 10:30 am – 1 pm
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B.I.N.G.O. This combines our bingo call with a bingo display board to make the game easier and more fun. To make our prize table versatile and exciting, bring your bingo donations that day to add to the prize table. This will make winning even more enticing. Refreshments will be served. Join our bingo caller, Peter O’Grady. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (353041-08) Wed, Feb 13 10:30 – 11:30 am Billiards Party! Calling all Billiards Lovers! If you enjoy a good game of pool, you will enjoy this event! Come ready to play for fun prizes, great food and music. This party is open to women pool players as well. Looking forward to seeing you there! Fee: FREE
Birthday Celebration Join us for our monthly birthday celebration as we recognize those individuals born in the months of Dec, Jan, and Feb. Please call the center to register. Central Orange SC Mon, Dec 3; Jan 7; Feb 4 (253004-12, 01, 02) 12 noon
Celebrating Life’s Stories Gather your photos for Heritage Makers to scan them onto a CD or USB. The more photos you have, the lower the cost for each one. What a great way to organize all your photos! This is a free workshop so all you have to bring is your CD or USB and pay for the scanning. Scanning rates: 1-100 photos $.29; each over 100 photos $.19 each. Everyone must make an appointment by contacting the front desk by Jan 31. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (214008-01) Fri, Feb 8 9 am – 4 pm Central NC Mineral Club Event! Jewelry, Gems and Minerals for Collectors and Craftsmen of All Ages! Central NC Carolina Mineral Club will host a unique event showcasing treasured trove of old minerals from Tucson, AZ. There will be varied sizes, inexpensive and nicely polished cabochons, spheres and chip beads of diverse minerals. Interesting finds will include turquoise, jade, malachite, lapis lazuli, crazy lace agate, jasper, bloodstone, tiger eye, hematite, carnelian, rose quartz, ruby, onyx and more. With the holidays fast approaching, a set of small cabs would make a perfect
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beginner’s collection for a child. Also, sterling-set stone pendants and hematite hearts for stringing necklaces for little girls will make a great activity. Don’t stay home! Come discover minerals in a new way! Fee: FREE Seymour Center (358001) Sat, Dec 1 10 am - 2 pm Connections Concierge This program is designed with everyone in mind! Not sure how to navigate the multiple programs at the Center. Need a little memory jogger of upcoming events and programs? Look no further! Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, you will have an opportunity to explore all the happenings and possibilities at your local senior center. No longer will you find yourself wondering how you missed an interesting program or realize you didn’t sign up by the deadline date. Our concierge will be located in the lobby when you come into the Center. One on one time will be spent mapping out a wide range of activities you can get involved in. This program is being offered by the Seymour Center Program Advisory Committee. Seymour Center (353012) 1st & 3rd Mon: Dec 3, 17; Jan 7; Feb 4, 18 10 am – 12 noon (Only Jan 7 due to the holiday) Dominoes Tournament Back by popular demand! The dominoes tournament was a lot of fun last year, but this year will be even better. Now is the time to put your skills to the test as to who’s the best!! Co-sponsored with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Dept. Seymour Center (353342-01) Fri, Feb 8 10:30 am – 1 pm Farmers’ Market at the Senior Centers Yes, the Farmers’ Market is at the Senior Centers. It’s a wonderful and convenient way to get your fresh fruits, vegetables and meats right at the Center. No longer do you have to stand in a long grocery line when you have your local friendly farmers right outside the Centers’ doors. Come shop and get extra fresh food and outstanding quality.
Central Orange SC (226006-01) Mondays will return end of March 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center (353060) Tues and Thurs will return end of March 9 am - 12 noon
Freedom Train: Back by Popular Demand! All Aboard!! Hop on the Freedom Train as it takes you on a journey through the 1960’s. This excursion will capture snapshots of the Civil Rights Movement through songs and dance. This encore performance is by ANFO Productions, under the direction and founder, Irving Truitt. Get your train ticket today for a fabulous show!! Fee: Free Seymour Center (3130118) Wed, Feb 27 4 – 5 pm
Fun Bingo with Cards Join this group for a morning of fun as they put a new twist on an old game. Central Orange SC (257024-01) Fri, Dec 21; Jan 4; Feb 1 10:30 – 11:30 am
Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate and Smooth Guitar Sounds with Alli What a combination! Join us for a relaxing afternoon right before the holiday. Take part in wonderful tunes and songs over a nice cup of hot chocolate! What a way to celebrate. Looking forward to seeing you there! Register by Fri, Dec 14. Leader: Alli Little Fee: FREE Seymour Center (313022) Thurs, Dec 20 3 – 4 pm
Group Games in the Great Hall Join us for a variety of games. The games are lots of fun and the best thing is you don’t have to know how to play! Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and be ready to have fun. Contact the center to register at least one week before the event. Central Orange SC (253018-01) Fri, Jan 25 Butter Bean Auction 10:30 – 11:30 am
Heart’s Desire: Film and Lecture Series at the Seymour Center is now listed under Educational Opportunities
December 2012 - February 2013 Holiday Luncheon Celebrate another holiday luncheon with the Alston and Boldin Family while we enjoy traditional dishes and entertainment. Bus will leave from the Seymour Center at 10:30 am and will return at 1:30 pm Limited to 60 participants. Fee: FREE Hargraves Center (310050-01) Thurs, Dec 6 11 am – 2 pm Holiday Party As is customary, we gather together to celebrate the season and you never know what the staff will have in store for you! Special music provided by the F.A.C.B. Daycare Children. Come prepared for; Pass the Bow, Name That Tune, and even a gift wrapping contest. Be on the lookout for Santa and Mrs Claus! Please register by Dec 7. Light refreshments will be provided. Central Orange SC (213023-01) Fri, Dec 14 10:30 – 11:30 am Holiday Tree Trimming and Music We begin celebrating the season by decorating the center and our holiday tree. Mary Allison will provide our music as we transform the senior center. Bring a friend and enjoy a cup of hot cider along with holiday music and singing. Central Orange SC (213008-01) Fri, Dec 7 10:30 – 11:30 am Hula Hoop Workshop This is a great way to work out without even knowing it! The first hour we will make our own hula hoop, which is no ordinary hula hoop! Hooping is very popular and people have found that they have firmed up their arms as well as losing inches in their waist. The cost of the hoop is $15. If you are not interested in making your own hoop we will have one for you to borrow. After making our hoops we will have a workshop on hooping. This is a lot of fun so you won’t want to miss it. This workshop will be led by Sharon Addison. Everyone must register before Feb 8. Fee: FREE for the workshop ($15 if you make a hula hoop) Central Orange SC (213024-01) Fri, Feb 15 2 – 4 pm
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Love is in the Air: Romantic Medleys by Village Revue Ladies and gentlemen! Come out for a show like no other. Needing no introductions, the infamous Village Revue has a line-up that will make you fall in love all over again! Come check out their hearty tunes and spiffy showmanship as they sing from their heart to yours this Valentine’s Day! Fee: FREE Seymour Center (313008) Thurs, Feb 14 11 am - 12 noon MLK Quiz Bowl How much do you know about Dr Martin Luther King? Put your knowledge to the test as we have our first MLK Quiz Bowl. Join us for a morning of fun and refreshments. All participants will be placed in teams of three so you will get to combine your knowledge. This will give everyone a good brain work out. You do not have to play to participate, but we do ask that you come to cheer for the teams. Please register by Fri, Jan 11. Fee: FREE Central Orange (213003-01) Fri, Jan 18 10:30 - 11:30 am Mobile Barber Service by Cuts on Demand Barber services are available at the Center offering quality haircuts and great customer service at your convenience. Cuts on Demand, a highly qualified licensed barber, will cater to all your hair needs. Sign up today and get your service with a smile. Fee: $12 Seymour Center (353096) 2nd Fridays: Dec 14; Jan 11; Feb 8 9 - 11 am Newcomers’ Coffee This is your chance to ask all those questions about what the Senior Center can do for you. Join the Senior Center staff as they give an overview of our programs and services. We are a one-stop resource for wellness, lifelong learning, access to benefits and meaningful opportunities. There will be time for coffee, conversation and a tour of our buildings. Call the senior center to register. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs, Dec 13 (253008-12) 10 am
Thurs, Jan 10 (253008-01) Thurs, Feb 14 (253008-02) Seymour Center Thurs, Dec 13 (353023-12) Thurs, Jan 10 (353023-10) Thurs, Feb 14 (353023-11)
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Prime Time Play Festival You’ll be Dancing on the Ceiling with the Prime Time Players, our senior theater group, as they present Richard Rodgers: Hart and Hammerstein! You’ll hear singers, watch the Friends on Tap, the Seymour Tappers, the Carol Woods Taptations, and laugh at some clowning spoofs. Sing along with Oklahoma, Lady is a Tramp, Getting to Know You and Blue Moon. A donation of $7 for the Friends of Seymour Center is appreciated. Seymour Center (313011-01) Thurs, Dec 6 & Sat, Dec 8 2 pm Central Orange (223019-01) Fri, Jan 25 2 pm POTLUCKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER Super Bowl Party Team Central is ready to score a touchdown with your help at this Super Bowl Party. Come dressed in your favorite game day gear and enjoy a variety of Super Bowl Game Day foods. We welcome the Orange County Jammers who will get us on our feet cheering! We will also have our own cheerleading and best commercial competition. Let us know if you plan to enter the Central Super Bowl with your own cheer or commercial. Please register by Thurs, Jan 10 and let us know what you plan to bring. Thurs, Jan 17 (253007-01) 5:30 pm Paris, City of Love: February is known for Valentines and France is known for romance so we decided to combine the two for this special dinner. We will serve Boeuf Bourguigonon, a French beef stew, and you sup-
ply the sides. We welcome the Village Revue as they complete our evening with romantic melodies. Please register by Fri, Feb 15 and let us know what you plan to bring. Thurs, Feb 21 (253007-02) 5:30 pm
Fee: FREE (To be sure we have enough food, please RSVP one week in advance of all potlucks.) Central Orange SC SPECIAL DINNERS AT SEYMOUR CENTER (Please note times)
Winter Holiday Social! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Get ready for another fabulous holiday social event cosponsored with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation and SteinMart of Eastgate Shopping Center. As always, you can dress in fancy attire. This year we are in for a special treat! We will be mesmerized by “A Holiday Is Happening” Fashion Show, coordinated by Angie Lerner, who was a colleague for 24 yrs with John Casa Blancas. Come celebrate this evening with a sit down dinner fashion show along with a medley of holiday tunes. This Winter Holiday Social is limited to 60 participants. Register by Wed, Nov 28. Fee: FREE (343012 01) Wed, Dec 12 4 – 6 pm
Chinese New Year Celebration!! The most important Chinese holiday is Chinese New Year, which is known in China as Spring Festival. Although this holiday falls on a Sunday, we plan to kick it off early on Fri, Feb 8th. The festival ushers in the lunar New Year and is the West’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve rolled into one. From sun up to sun down, this is a time when the whole country throws itself into celebrating and eating. Come celebrate this festive occasion of food, entertainment, music and lots more! Fee: FREE (353045-01) Fri, Feb 8 5 – 8 pm
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Shred-A-Thon Party Ready to get rid of all of those papers that have been piled in corner or box for centuries? Bring all documents and other papers, and let’s shred them to pieces! This fun event will get you organized and free you from the paper monster. While celebrating your new found freedom, we will party with great music and refreshments. Also, Orange County Solid Waste will be joining us to share tips on recycling. Hope to see you there! Fee: FREE Seymour Center (343015) Wed, Nov 28 1 – 4 pm
when songwriters like Berlin, Kern, the Gershwins, Rogers and Hart, and Cole Porter were just beginning to write songs for Tin Pan Alley and Broadway, and the music was alive with the sounds of blues and jazz. We’ll end with a sing along! This entertaining and interactive class will come to life as the instructor shares his unique talents as a storyteller, comedian, jazz singer and banjo player, and lyricist. Instructor: Bob Whyte Fee: FREE Seymour Center (347002) Sat, Jan 12 1 – 3 pm
South Africa featuring Zambia and Victoria Falls Presentation It’s here! Highlights for South Africa! Dates for this tour will be determined by Summer of 2013. Don’t make any plans for October just yet. If this is one of your dream destinations, mark your calendar and join Alan Regan and Amanda Speer at the first presentation on Wed, Jan 16. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jan 16 2 - 3:30 pm
WHAT A GIRL WANTS What would we do without accessories!? This is your golden opportunity to exchange your fabulous accessories including hand bags, scarves, belts, jewelry, hats and much more. The fun begins by bringing special items that you believe will enhance the party. Collection begins Mon, Jan 7 until Fri, Jan 18. Everyone will go home with that special find and the best part - it’s Free!! Fee: Free Seymour Center (313010) Thur, Jan 31 2 – 3 pm
Students of Chapel Hill Music Teachers Association (CHMTA) in Concert Come out and take part in the students of CHMTA first appearance at the Seymour Center. Music performers will range from elementary to high school bringing you a variety of repertoire. Invite and bring your family and friends. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (343016-02) Sat, Jan 26 2 – 3 pm Tin Pan Alley: The Roaring Twenties and all that Jazz! Start off the New Year with the fun songs and stories of Tin Pan Alley, that magical place in New York City that gave us American Popular Songs in the early 1900s. We’ll start with a brief review of how the song business got started by a bunch of kids in the late 1800s, and then zoom in on the 1920s,
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES All of the following activities are FREE, unless otherwise noted Badminton Sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department Fee charged Central Recreation Center Tryon St, Hillsborough Tues, Wed, & Fri 9 – 11 am Badminton Enjoy a friendly game during our open play weekly sessions. Beginners are welcomed. Racquets are available. Partner not needed. Central Orange SC (251004) Wednesdays 2 – 4 pm Seymour Center (351022) Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:45 pm Saturdays 9:15 - 11:45 am
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Badminton Lessons These lessons are for beginners or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: CD Poon (cdpoon@ gmail.com) Seymour Center Email Instructor, or call the front desk at 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Basketball – Shoot Around Central Orange SC (251015) Tuesdays 2:30 - 4:30 pm Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10:30 am Northside Gym Mondays 10 - 11:30 am Billiards Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251005) Seymour Center Billiards Lessons This one-on-one instruction is for beginners, or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: Bob Roberts Seymour Center (351011) Call front desk for an appointment at 919-968-2070 Bocce Ball Time to put some miles on our improved bocce ball court! Equipment available. Weather permitting. Seymour Center (351020) Mondays 10 am Wednesdays 1:30 pm A group often plays on Saturday or Sunday afternoons in Chapel Hill. Friendly and relaxed competition. Contact Joan Alston, 919932-7104, for days and times. Chapel Hill Community Center Horseshoes Bring a friend and throw some shoes - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251018) Shuffleboard Whether it is for practice or fun, shuffleboard is a great way to ex-
ercise. Come to learn, or to show someone how to play the game. Feel free to bring a lunch and socialize afterwards. Central Orange SC (251006) Fridays 9 – 11 am Northside Gym Wednesdays 10 - 12 noon
Table Tennis You may bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. All skill levels are welcome. Central Orange SC Contact: Tommy Wade, 919-477-4212. Seymour Center Contact: Sherry Graham, 919-636-2264 or Alan Tom, 919-933-8972 or alantom@mindspring.com Central Orange SC Mondays (251008-1) 5 – 8 pm Seymour Center Tues & Wed (351007) 10 – 11:30 am Tues & Thurs (351008) 2 – 4 pm Saturdays (351018) 12 noon – 2:45 pm
Wii – Open Play Instructor: Interested in leading? If so, contact Corina Riley at 919245-4252 Central Orange SC (251010) Thursdays 12 noon
DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER To register, call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015.
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Ballroom Dance Lessons Ballroom Dance lessons with Bruce Gillooly, who has over 60 years of dance experience. Each month you will explore a different ballroom dance; the group decides which dance will be explored for the month. Ballroom dances includes: Waltz, Foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, Salsa, Tango, Samba, Merengue, Zydeco, Shag, and Lindy Hop. Please reg-
December 2012 - February 2013 ister and purchase your ticket at the front desk before class. No partner required but is recommended. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $5 Seymour Center Mondays (354020) 3 - 3:45 pm Central Orange SC Tuesdays (254001) 12 noon – 1 pm Thursdays (Beginning Jan 24) (254032) 7 – 8 pm Ballroom Dance Practice Ballroom dance practice with Bruce Gillooly providing the music. A variety of music will be used to meet a wide range of dancing abilities and desires. Comments and requests will be taken into account. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (354047) Mondays 3:45 - 4:30 pm Ballroom Dance Practice The great room is open for Ballroom dance practice. Bring your own music and join others to spend the afternoon dancing. No formal instruction will take place. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (except 3rd Thurs) (254002-01) 3:30 - 4:30 pm Ballroom Dance Social Great way to meet new people! All ages, couples and singles are welcome. Recorded music. For information, call 919-933-8982. Fee: $2 at the door Seymour Center 4th & 5th Thurs, Dec 20, 27; Jan 24, 31; Feb 28 (353009) 7 – 9 pm Clogging What a great way to get in shape while having fun. This is a beginning class so you will learn basic clogging steps. No prior dance experience necessary. Instructor: Kelly Brinn Fee: $38 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jan 10 - 31 (254004-01) 6 – 6:45 pm Session II: Thurs, Feb 7 - 28 (254004-02) 6 - 6:45 pm
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Dance for Joy Whether you are just beginning to focus on becoming healthier, or are looking for something new to add to your current fitness program, this class is perfect. It encourages participants to move within their own comfort level and to bring their energy and spirit to the steps. Based on the Nia Technique, the barefooted, grounded movements provide a whole body workout that is gentle on the joints. Through easy dance steps we will develop greater balance, flexibility, strength - and have FUN! To learn more about Nia, go to www.nianow.com Instructor: Rebecca Sugg, Certified NIA Instructor Fee: $24/4 weeks; $48/8 weeks; or $72/12 weeks – Coupon books available. Central Orange SC Mondays Dec (252005-12) 11 am – 12 noon Jan (252005-01) Feb (252005-02) East Coast Swing “Jitterbug”: Get Healthy, Make New Friends and Learn to Dance - all in 4 weeks! The East Coast Swing (Jitterbug) style is a great way to begin your swing dancing. Due to its universal popularity, you can dance it almost anywhere. It’s also considered one of the easier styles of Swing to learn since it concentrates on 6 count patterns. Low impact BUT Heart Healthy! Instructor: Debbie Ramsey, Co-Owner of Mad About Dance Academy Fee: $50 for 4 lessons ($12.50 per class) Note: People age 62+ will receive a $10 discount off the fee. Seymour Center Tues, Dec 4- 18 Level 1 (354035-01) 8 – 9 pm Please note: Dec will offer 3 classes due to the holiday (total for all 3 classes, $37.50) Tues, Jan 8- 29 Level 1 (354035-02) 8 – 9 pm Tues, Feb 5 – 26 Level 1 (354035-03) 8 – 9 pm
Line Dancing Line Dancing is great exercise. Best of all, no partner is needed. Join this growing class and learn the best line dancing around. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: $3 per class. Purchase tickets at the front desk. Seymour Center Mondays Dec 3 – 17, 31 (354019-18) 1:30 – 3 pm (No class on Dec 24, due to holiday) Jan 7 - 28 (354019-05) Feb 4 - 25 (354019-06) Line Dancing This class is for both new and experienced line dancers. You will improve your memory and get the benefits of exercising while having fun. Instructor: Becky Walker Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mondays (254006-2) (No class Dec 24 & Jan 21 due to holidays) 3 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays (254006-1) (No class Dec 25 & Jan1 due to holidays) 1 – 2:30 pm Wednesdays (254006-4) 5:30 – 7 pm Line Dancing First 30 minutes of the class is for beginners, and all levels are together from 10 – 11 am. Instructor: Esther Haithcock Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (254006-3) Thursdays 9:30 – 11 am Salsa Dance Lessons Now is the time to learn a new dance move!! Join a fantastic 4 week session of Salsa Dance lessons. These classes will have fun dance steps, exercise movements and a high energy social atmosphere. No Partner Necessary! No Experience Needed! Level 1 class is limited to 20 participants maximum. Must have 16 participants minimum for class to take place. Level 2 class is open to all interested participants, with no maximum. However, this level should have 24 participants for this class to
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take place. Instructor: Debbie Ramsey, Co-Owner of Mad About Dance Academy Seymour Center Fee: $50 for 4 lessons ($12.50 per class) Please note: Dec will offer 3 classes due to the holiday (total for all 3 classes, $37.50) Tues, Dec 4 – 18 (354033-04) Level 1: 6 - 7 pm; (354033-07) Level 2: 7 - 8 pm Tues, Jan 8- 29 (354033-05) Level 1: 6 - 7 pm; (354033-08) Level 2: 7 - 8 pm Tues, Feb 5 - 26 (354033-06) Level 1: 6 - 7 pm; (354033-09) Level 2: 7 - 8 pm
Tap Dancing Learn to tap dance with an experienced and friendly teacher. You will learn basic and historical steps, as well as how to tap to all kinds of music. Tap dancing is a great way to have fun while exercising without stressing your body. Instructor: Rachel Kiel Fee: $52 for the first four lessons Seymour Center Thurs, Dec 6 - 27 (354032-06) Intermediate: 4 - 5 pm; Beginners: 5 - 6 pm Thurs, Jan 3 - 24 (354032-07) Intermediate: 4 - 5 pm; Beginners: 5 - 6 pm Thurs, Feb 7 - 28 (354032-08) Intermediate: 4 - 5 pm; Beginners: 5 - 6 pm
Tap Dancing Did you tap dance as a child? Even if you’ve never danced, have you always had a desire to learn? Now is your chance to learn the fine art of tap dancing for free. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly, has been dancing for 50 years. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tuesdays - Beginners (254007-1) (No class Dec 25 & Jan 1 due to holidays) 9 – 10 am Tuesdays - Intermediate (254007-2) (No class Dec 25 & Jan 1 due to holidays) 10 – 11 am
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MUSIC Baillie Bransler Recorder Group: Listen and Learn Music Program Join this dynamic group for a musical performance and history of recorder music including the instrument selections. Program will highlight variations of folk and patriotic songs, with which people can easily find themselves singing along. Program Leader: Kay Bailey Fee: FREE Seymour Center (347001) Fri, Jan 18 2 – 3 pm Doo-Wop Singing Group This group will be singing DooWop as well as other music. If you know how to harmonize and are interested in performing, call the center for additional information. Facilitator: Pete Wehr Central Orange SC (257012-01) Wednesdays 6:30 – 8 pm Karaoke: Entertaining SingA-Long Join Kathleen “Kacky” Hammon and Richard Tazewell as you travel down memory lane in songs. No singing experience is required just a love of music and having a great time. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351025) Wednesdays 11:15 – 11:45 am Karaoke Sing-A-Long Join Haryo and friends for a variety of songs and fun. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (257003-01) Wednesdays 10 – 11 am
Senior Times Morning Guitar Music with Tony Bring a friend or two and pull up a chair to take in great string medleys with Tony Gore. Tony has played the guitar for over 20 years. He plays a variety of tunes that will get you in the mood to sing or dance. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (354003) 2nd and 4th Fri: Dec 13, 27; Jan 10, 24; Feb 8, 22 11 am – 12 noon Private Music Lessons Think of me as your Musical Personal Trainer. First we assess where you are with regard to music and where you would like to go. Then we develop a set of skills for you to practice toward achieving your goals. Any level! Any instrument! Instructor: Richard Tazewell (Call instructor for additional information and appointments at 919-6192592.) Fee: $30 per 30 min lesson Seymour Center (354096) Thursdays 4 – 8 pm Singing Lessons at Seymour - Group Singing Learn to be a part of a singing group. We focus on melody, harmony and rhythm. We’ll develop a body of songs and sing them at the Seymour Center. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center (354089) Wednesdays 4 – 5 pm Victoria Windler’s “Eyes on Opera” This popular program continues to draw large audiences for each DVD performance. Scheduled for the 3rd Sat of each month, the presentation includes world-class classical and contemporary operas, ballet, and operettas with occasional live performances and program commentaries. Snacks and drinks are provided with a half-hour break for a BYO (Bring Your Own) lunch. Check the web-
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site at www.meetup.com/ChapelHill-Opera for program details. Fee: FREE Sat, Dec 15 H ansel and Gretel by Humperdinck Sat, Jan 19 Werther by Massenet Sat, Feb 16 Il Trovatore by Verdi Seymour Center Every 3rd Sat (353031) 10 am – 2 pm
Theater Acting Class with Jane Underhill Looking to unearth hidden talents or just simply want to tap into your dream of acting? Come out and meet Jane Underhill of The Prime Time Players as she shows you the ropes! Jane has a BFA from ECU in Acting and Vocal Training as well as a MFA from UNC in Directing. She has been performing since 1964 and recently appeared in shows at Deep Dish and the Carrboro ArtsCenter. The class will cover all aspects of Theater Production - Acting techniques, interpretation of plays, understanding the playwright’s intents, scenic and costume design, and technical theater techniques. Periodically, guest speakers will be invited to share their skills. Fee: $10 per class Seymour Center Mondays (starting Jan 14) 3:30 - 5 pm Prime Time Players Would you like to be an actor, costumer, musician, singer, dancer, designer, or stagehand? Would you like to learn how to handle lights and sound, work on promotions, or learn acting techniques? The Prime Time Players offer you a chance to pursue your dream. We’re especially looking for some men! No experience is necessary - just enthusiasm. I guarantee you’ll have fun! Call Mary Ann Freedman at 919-967-5883 or email maryafreedman@gmail.com. Seymour Center
Prime Time Players Performance You’ll be Dancing on the Ceiling with the Prime Time Players, our senior theater group, as they present Richard Rodgers’ Hart and Hammerstein! You’ll hear singers, watch the Friends on Tap - the Seymour Tappers and the Carol Woods Taptations - and laugh at some clowning spoofs. Sing along with Oklahoma, Lady is a Tramp, Getting to Know You and Blue Moon. Fee: A donation of $7 for the Friends of the Seymour Center is appreciated. Seymour Center Thurs, Dec 6 & Sat, Dec 8, 2 pm Central Orange SC Fri, Jan 25 2 pm
Spontaneous Seniors Improv Workshop! Learn to enhance your creativity, and spontaneity, during a four session workshop. No experience is necessary. Come with great expectations and you will have lots of fun. If you really enjoy the workshop and find your new passion, you will have the opportunity to join our Improv Theater group, which is affiliated with Seymour Center’s Prime Time Players. Please call Marv Axelrod at 919-383-4848 if you are interested. Must have 5 participants to offer the workshop. Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center (354137) Sat, Jan 5, 13, 19, 26; Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 10 – 11 am
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Bird Watching Program at Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in learning more about local birds, this is the group for you. This program will
December 2012 - February 2013 offer Bird Talks, Community Sharing of bird observations and bird box monitoring. Call 919-245-2015 to be a volunteer monitor of a blue bird box or hummingbird feeder Book Club We are a small and lively group, and welcome others. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for current book selection. Tues, Dec 18 kipping S Christmas, by John Grisham Tues, Jan 15 N ickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, by Barbara Ehrenreich Tues, Feb 19 On Agate Hill, by Lee Smith Central Orange SC (258000-01) 2:30 – 4:30 pm Book Discussion Group We are looking for participants and a group leader to restart this program. Please contact Cydnee Sims, 919-245-4250. Seymour Center (357001) Classic Book Series This book discussion group is limited to the first 20 people to register. The Classic Book Series will not meet in Dec or Jan. Coordinator: Dr Frank Wilson Thurs, Feb 22 Swann’s Way, Prof Kimble King Seymour Center (353046) 7 pm Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Club Are you interested in joining others to take advantage of the many fantastic performances held at DPAC? We are developing a DPAC club to connect individuals so they can decide which plays they’d like to attend and travel together as a group. Please call Terry at 919-245-2016 if you are interested and have your own transportation. Garden Club - Central Orange SC – 3rd Thurs meet to plan and garden. If you enjoy planting, gardening, and digging in the dirt,
this is for you. Central Orange SC Thurs, Feb 21 (257014-01) 10:30 am
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Garden Group – Seymour Meet the people who “love to garden.” Check the Garden Bulletin Board near the front desk or the Garden Post (in the flower bed) for monthly education programs, project help and wish list. Call Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 for more information. Seymour Center (357002) 1st Fri: meet to plan and garden – Dec 7; Jan 4; Feb 1 9:30 am – 12 noon Planting in the Garden: 3rd Fridays and following Mondays 9:30 am – 12 noon Inspirational Topics for Practical Living Join us for this discussion series to uplift and encourage you throughout the week. If you have questions about the topics or materials, call 919-245-2015. Leaders: Walter Faribault & Madeline Riley Central Orange SC (254000-01) Tuesdays 10 – 11 am Issues of Faith This time is for those who enjoy gathering together for scriptures, songs and uplifting words of encouragement. Join Annie Cotton as she leads these inspirational discussions. Leader: Annie Cotton Seymour Center (357010) Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am Passage Meditation (Satsang) “The Eight Point Program of Passage Meditation was developed by Ecknath Easwaran. It is nondenominational, non-sectarian, and free from dogma and ritual. It can be used within each person’s own cultural and religious background to relieve stress, heal relationships, release deeper resources and realize one’s highest potential”. Visit www. easwaran.org for more information, or contact Annette at 919-260-1995. Ongoing.
Fee: FREE Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Sat: Dec 8, 22; Jan 12, 26; Feb 9, 23 (352047) 9 – 10:30 am Pen Pal Program What could be more fun that sending letters back and forth with a second grader? This highly rewarding service project is in its 3rd year in conjunction with Cameron Park Elementary School. If you are interested in becoming a Pen Pal, contact Lisa Berley at 919-245-2026 for additional information. Central Orange SC (250001-01) Spontaneous Seniors Improv Workshop! (See: Dance, Music & Theatre) Sudoku Keep your brain sharp with this game that is sure to offer a challenge. If you have never tried Sudoku, or would like to learn tips to advance from the basic puzzle to the “evil” one, come join us. Sudoku game sheets provided; however you are welcome to bring some to share. Coach: Beverly Sanders Fee: FREE Seymour Center (357037) Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) If you’re thinking about joining a weight loss group, try TOPS, a nonprofit and non-commercial organization. We’ll help you reach your goals in a warm, caring support group for adults and children (age 7 +). Join us to help you have the pounds “fall” off. Contact: Judy at 919-452-3712 (Central Orange), or Myra at 919-245-2020 (Seymour Center) for more information. Fee: First visit is free. Seymour Center (352760) Mondays 11 am – 12 noon Central Orange SC (257000-01) Tuesdays 11 am – 12 noon (Weigh-in: 10:30 am in the Wellness Room)
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Tar Heel Depression Glass Club The Tar Heel Depression Glass Club was formed in the spring of 1984. The group shares a common interest in collecting and preserving the glassware of the American Depression era. Past programs have included talks on Heisey, Fostoria, and Cambridge; Jewel Tea, Mayfair, Fiesta, Hall teapots, Cloverleaf, and FireKing jade-ite. Other times, however, the program will be about something related to the interest of a club member that is not specifically related to collectible glass or dinnerware. Some examples of these programs have been talks on cast iron, children’s toys from the 1940s and 1950s, glass paperweights, Guardian cookware, and antique purses. Among the activities enjoyed by members are monthly meetings, social outings and trips to glass manufacturing areas of the country (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania). This is an open group and new members are always welcome. For additional information contact the center or ncglassclub@hotmail. com. Central Orange SC (237001-01) 1st Mon, Dec 3; Jan 7; Feb 4 6 – 8 pm
Time-Out Club Are you interested in going to the movies, trying new restaurants, going bowling, or just checking out “what’s happening” in the Triangle? If you are, call Terry at 919-245-2016 and join others who are interested in taking time out for fun. Central Orange SC
Writers’ Discussion Group This group published its fourth book, Lest the Colors Fade. We are always looking for new members, including experienced and beginner writers. We help each other by offering helpful suggestions to improve our work. The group has previously published three other books, Echoes (l997), A Generation Speaks (2000), and Challenges on the Home Front (2005). Contact Joseph DiBona at 336-364-7978. Seymour Center (357003)
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ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS MOVIES SENIORS ON THE ROAD
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ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS Central NC Mineral Club Meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month. Guests are always welcome. Contact: Sylvia Hubbard 919-9295673 (smhubbard@mindspring. com) Sat Dec.1, 9 am-1 pm: Holiday Gem and Mineral Sale. Polished semi-precious stone jewelry, spheres and cubes, large amethyst crystals, polished mineral cabochons and necklace materials for craftsmen and collectors of all ages. Tues, Dec 4 Medieval Silver Mining in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) Prof Bob Healy Tues, Jan 8 Annual Meeting with elections of officers and Board Tues, Feb 5 Topic to be Announced Seymour Center (358001) 7 pm CHADER: Chapel Hill and Durham Eldercare Resources Group Organization meets every other month and represents various agencies serving older adults. Meetings have a guest speaker and time for networking. People in the community are invited to attend. Contact: www.chadernc. com Seymour Center (357050) Thurs, Feb 21 8:30 – 10 am Chapel Hill Camera Club Contact: Charles Twine, President at 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358002) Tues, Dec 11; Jan 15, 29; Feb 12, 26 6:30 - 9 pm
Senior Times Chapel Hill Camera Club Digital Imaging Group Contact: Charles Twine, President, 919-419-9091 Seymour Center (358000) Tues, Dec 4; Jan 8; Feb 5 6:30 – 9 pm Golden Age Happy Circle Club Contact: Lula Alston at 919- 9675706 Seymour Center (358004) Tues, Dec 11; Jan 8; Feb 12 10:30 am Jolly 79ers Contact: Geraldine Fennell at 919732-1503 Central Orange SC (258001-1) Mon, Dec 3; Jan 7; Feb 4 10 am North Carolina Central University Alumni Association All NCCU Alumni are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about ongoing community projects, scholarships for students, and other updates for Alumni. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month. Contact: Dorothy Bumphus at 919943-9300 Central Orange SC (258005-01) Mon, Dec 17; Jan 14; Feb 18 6 pm Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association All retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to a discussion of issues regarding their welfare. For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 919797-2246 Seymour Center (358006) Fri, Dec 7 – Holiday Luncheon at K&W Cafeteria, Chapel Hill 11:15 am Fri, Jan 25 – Judy Shaw, Certified Senior Advisor – “Legacy Planning” 10 am Fri, Feb – No Meeting Scheduled State Employee Association of NC (SEANC) All retired State Employees are invited to join this organization.
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Keep informed about State benefits and other changes that may take place. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month. Contact: Hazel Lunsford at 919732-4410 Central Orange SC (257010-01) Tues, Dec 18; Jan 22; Feb 26 9 – 11 am Triangle Weavers Organization Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact: Janett Greenberg at 919-960-6902 Seymour Center (357004) Thurs, Dec 6; Jan 24; Feb 28 6:30 - 9 pm
MOVIES TUESDAY CINEMAS AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER The movies, with popcorn, start at 1 pm on Tuesdays. Come earlier if you’d like to have lunch with us. Lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis beginning at 11 am. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. Dec 4 Sweet Charity Dec 11 The Santa Clause Dec 18 White Christmas Jan 8 Casablanca Jan 15 Jezebel Jan 22 Ruby in the Smoke Jan 29 Ruby Gentry Feb 5 Radio Feb 12 Atlantic City Feb 19 Young at Heart Feb 26 The Legend of Bagger Vance Seymour Center Tuesdays 1 pm DVDs: We are collecting DVDs at the Central Orange SC and Seymour Center. Please bring in one or two of your favorite DVDs to show as part of our Tuesday Cinema series and Friday Flicks. We will choose our movie selections for the upcoming year based on your favorites. Please let us know if you are willing to donate them to our DVD library, or if you would prefer to loan them to us for a few months.
FRIDAY FLICKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE New time! The movies, with popcorn, start at 1 pm on the following Fridays. Come earlier if you’d like to have lunch with us. Lunch tickets are distributed on a first come first served basis beginning at 11 am. Movie descriptions are available at the Center. Dec 7 Miracle on 34th Street Dec 14 A Christmas Carol (2009) Dec 21 It’s a Wonderful Life Dec 28 New Year’s Eve Jan 4 Where the Red Fern Grows Jan 11 Where the Red Fern Grows 2 Jan 18 Music and Lyrics Jan 25 Prime Time Players performing Feb 1 Red Tails (Tuskegee Airmen) Feb 8 The Blind Side Feb 15 Coach Carter Feb 22 Radio Central Orange SC Fridays 1 pm Heart’s Desire: Film and Lecture Series at the Seymour Center is now listed under Educational Opportunities
SENIORS ON THE ROAD LOCAL DAY TRIPS
Meals on the trips will be on your own, unless otherwise stated. Trip Registration - Please Read Carefully Registration for the following trips will be taken on, or after, Mon, Nov 19. To register, call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919245-2015. You may register yourself, and ONE other person, with addresses and phone numbers. Payment must be received within one week, or you will forfeit your spot and be moved to the waiting list. Please make checks payable to: Orange County Dept on Aging and mail them to: Central Orange Senior Center, PO Box 8181, Hills-
December 2012 - February 2013 borough, NC 27278, or to the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Transportation refunds will be made only if you call the center and cancel your reservation three working days before the trip. If the minimum number of people doesn’t register for a trip, refunds will be issued for the full amount. Please arrive 15 minutes before the bus is scheduled to depart so it can be loaded and ready to leave on schedule. Trips leave from the Central Orange Senior Center, 103 Meadowland Dr, Hillsborough, and from the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. Return trip times are approximate. Thurs, Dec 13 (216000-01) American Jubilee at the Rudy Theatre – Selma, NC: Treat yourself to a day of music, dance, and laughter as the 13 member American Jubilee cast entertains us. Enjoy traditional Christmas favorites like Silver Bells, White Christmas, and Christmas in Dixie. We will laugh at the antics of comedian Homer Hogwaller and his sister, Homerlina. Before the show we will enjoy a buffet lunch at the Robin’s Nest, which is well known for its “down home cooking”. Cost of the buffet, including gratuity, is $10 (not included in the trip cost). Fee: $37 (Admission & Transportation) Central Orange SC 9:45 am – 6 pm Seymour Center 10:15 am – 5:30 pm Fri, Jan 11 (216001-01) Nasher Museum of Art: “Collecting Matisse and Modern Masters: The Cone Sisters of Baltimore” This exciting exhibit, on loan from the Baltimore Museum of Art, includes more than 50 masterpieces of paintings, sculptures and works on paper. Renoir, Van Gogh, Gaugin and Picasso are some of the artists represented. The trip begins with an early lunch, followed by the museum tour.
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Fee: $30 total (transportation $15 & Museum tour/admission $15) Central Orange SC 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 11 am – 4 pm Tues, Jan 29 (216002-01) SRI Shoe Warehouse and Hamrick’s in Raleigh, NC: Calling all shoe lovers! SRI Shoe Warehouse boasts that it has 45,000 name brand shoes. You are sure to find all the footwear you want there. Afterwards, we will head to Hamrick’s to spend the afternoon shopping. There is a K & W cafeteria next to Hamrick’s so you can eat when we arrive, or after you finish shopping. Fee: $15 (Transportation only) Central Orange SC 9 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 5 pm Fri, Feb 15 (216003-01) North Carolina Symphony in Raleigh Come with us to Meymandi Auditorium in Raleigh to hear the NC Symphony present “Schumann’s Piano Concerto”, with soloist Clara Yang and conductor Grant Llewellyn. Other pieces by Mozart, Purcell and Britten and Prokofiev will round out the program. We will eat a late lunch afterwards. Fee: $29 (transportation & ticket) Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 10 am – 4 pm Tues, Feb 19 (216004-01) International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Greensboro, NC This is an archival center, collecting museum, and teaching facility devoted to the struggle for civil and human rights. Enjoy a guided tour at the original lunch counter of the Greensboro sit-ins that served as a catalyst in the civil rights movement. We will have lunch at a local restaurant. Fee: $23 (transportation & tour). Central Orange SC 9 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center
9:30 am – 4 pm Thurs, Feb 28 (216005-01) Temple Theatre – Sanford, NC: The “Heavenly” musical, Forever Plaid celebrates the delightfully entertaining reincarnation of four male singers killed in a car crash on the way to their first big concert. Miraculously sent back to earth they get another chance to thrill the audience with their fantastic four part harmony. Enjoy witty humor and great music of the 1950’s like Catch a Falling Star and Love is a ManySplendored Thing. We will have an early lunch at the new Pittsboro Roadhouse before the play. Fee: $35 (transportation & admission. Lunch not included) Central Orange SC 10:15 am – 6 pm Seymour Center 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
SATURDAY GETAWAYS and EXTENDED TRIPS If you have any travel ideas, contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250, as well as to register, or for more information – including deposits and final payment dates, payment arrangements, cancellations, travel insurance, travel agents’ policies, or other questions. To receive a refund on Extended Trips, cancellations must be made 21 days before the balance is due. If a cancellation is made after the balance due date, full or partial refunds will be offered only if someone can be found to replace you. Payment arrangements will be considered for trips of $500 or more. To receive a refund on the Saturday Getaways, cancellations must be made 7 days before the trip leaves. Sat, Feb 9 (316002) Heart ‘n Soul Jazz – Pinehurst, NC This getaway is for all Jazz enthusiasts! Heart ‘n Soul Jazz is the Arts Council of Moore County’s glitziest event and is presented at Pinehurst
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Resorts Carolina Hotel. Since 1986, the world’s finest jazz artists have livened up the weekend with a spectacular jazz line up. Past performers have included Freddy Cole, Ellis Marsalis, Toots Thielemans, Herbie Mann, Shirley Horn and more. Save the date and register for this unique Saturday getaway by Fri, Dec 21st. This is an evening event including dinner at the Inn. Dress attire is semi-formal. Concert, dinner and transportation are included in the trip’s cost. We need 25 participants for this trip to take place. Due to ticket process, please register as soon as possible. You may pay with your credit card. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $3- $5 per person) is not included. Fee: $135 per person Seymour Center 4 – 11:45 pm Central Orange 4:30 – 11:30 pm
Tues, Mar 12 – Wed, Mar 20 (326007) Best of Italy featuring Venice, Rome, Tuscany & 4 nights in Florence This 9 day tour highlights: 4 Nights in Florence, 3 Nights in Rome, Florence City Tour, Academy Gallery Statue of David, Assisi Tour, Basilica of St Francis, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Lucca’s Old Town, Siena Tour, Rome City Tour, Treasures of the Vatican Museum, St Peter’s Basilica, Roman Farewell Dinner, and Venice City Tour. Tour is $3,350 for per person for double occupancy. The single supplement is an additional $525. Cost of tour includes Roundtrip Airfare, 12 Meals: 7 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners, Professional Tour Director, Motorcoach Transportation, Admissions per itinerary, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Baggage Handling, and International Air Departure Taxes. Gratuities are not included. You may register for this tour by calling the Seymour Center at 919- 9682070.
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Page 38 Tues, Apr 30 – Fri, May 3 (326009) Kingsport Tennessee: The King of Hospitality Head with us to Kingsport, Tenn for a little history, mystery and good ole time! This 3 day and 3 night tour will feature some of Kingsport’s special points of interests. You will visit Exchange Place, a living history farm coupled with dinner and entertainment; walking tour and shopping at Jonesborough, known for hosting the Annual International Storytelling Festival; tour of Rocky Mount museum; Murder Mystery Play & Dinner at Allandale Mansion; visit to Abingdon, Va for lunch at and a matinee at Barter Theater; tour of the Bristol Motor Speedway; an afternoon at Bay Mountain for wolf howling and more; and a chance to meet Ms Tery. We need 25 people for the tour to take place. Tour cost includes attractions, hotel, transportation, 3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners. Gratuity for driver and guides are not included. Gratuity for driver (recommended: $3 - $5 per person per day) and Tour Guides (recommended: $2 - $3 per day) is not included. Cost: $540 per person double occupancy, $695 per person single occupancy. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received before or no later than Fri, Mar 1st. Seymour Center 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Central Orange SC 10 am – 6 pm Sat, Apr 13 (326008) Azalea Festival 2013 – Wilmington, NC Founded in 1948, this festival has emerged as Wilmington’s premier event! No matter the weather, spring doesn’t begin in Wilmington until the NC Azalea Festival. This annual celebration, one of the region’s largest, attracts visitors from all over the US and Canada. Entertainment includes a grand downtown parade, a lively street fair lined with delicious foods and
Senior Times interesting vendors, scores of musical and theatrical performances by local and national talent, celebrity guests, the Clyde Beatty-Cole Brothers Circus, historic home and garden tours, and naturally, a wonderland of blooming azaleas. There will be so many activities for you to see and do! You must join us for this grand excursion. Home tours included in cost of tour. More details coming in the Spring Senior Times. Save the Date! Oct 2014 (dates coming soon!) (346000-01) South Africa Featuring Zambia and Victoria Falls It’s here! The moment many people have been waiting on - Highlights of South Africa! Dates for this tour will be determined by the summer of 2013. Don’t make any plans for Oct, 2014 just yet! Looking forward to this tour? Well you should, as it will include the following points of interest: Zambia, Victoria Falls, Cape Town City Tour, Kruger National Park, Three Game Drives/Safaris, Table Mountain Gondola Ride, Wine Country & Tasting, Cape of Good Hope, Kirtenbosch Botanical Gardens, Professional Safari Rangers, South African Museum, Zambezi River Cruise, Open Air Boma Dinner and time to explore at leisure. Tour includes: Roundtrip Airfare , International Air Departure Taxes/ Fuel , Inner Tour Flights, 19 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches & 7 Dinners, Local Trip Expert/Guide, Motorcoach Transportation, Hotel Transfers, Admissions per Itinerary, Comprehensive Sightseeing, Baggage Handling, and all Accommodations. 8 night accommodations include 3 Nights in Cape Town, 2 Nights in Kruger National Park Area, 1 Night in Johannesburg and 2 Nights in Victoria Falls. Tour dates and cost will follow. There will be several presentations for this tour. If this is one
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of your dream destinations, mark your calendar and join Alan Regan and Amanda Speer at the first presentation on Wed, Jan 16th at 2 pm at the Seymour Center. Fee: Trip – To Be Announced; Program - FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jan 16 (presentation) 2 - 3:30 pm
Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department Programs The following programs are sponsored by the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department. For more information, call 919-918-7364.
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Walk-In Registration Only. Carrboro Recreation and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interestpiquing destinations. Take advantage of a one-day outing and leave the driving to someone else! All trips are geared for adults. Transportation by van, departing from Carrboro Town Hall and return times are approximate. Please inquire regarding wheelchair accessibility. In order to receive a refund you must cancel 2 weeks before to the trip. Meadow Lights, Benson NC The Meadow Lights is the largest and oldest Christmas light show in eastern North Carolina. It is a family owned and operated business that started more than 40 years ago. Bundle up because we will be riding the train to see some of the lights. Before seeing the lights we will eat at the Meadow Village Restaurant. Don’t forget your money for dinner and the candy shop. Fee: $10 Thurs, Dec 13 3:30 - 9:30 pm
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Join us as we explore the Museum of Natural Science including the Titanic exhibit. The Artifact Exhibition, will showcases 200 artifacts retrieved from the wreck site of Titanic. We will be stopping for lunch before heading back to Carrboro. Be sure to bring money for lunch. Fee: $21 Wed, Jan 23 9 am – 3 pm
The Paramount Theatre, Burlington NC – “The Music Man” The Gallery Players present “The Music Man”. Based on a story by Meredith Wilson and Franklin Lacey. Meredith Wilson’s timeless classic of Harold Hill, the fasttalking traveling salesman and the people of River City, Iowa. Fee: $20 Sun, Feb 24 1 - 5:15 pm
Bingo Take a break from your busy schedule and join friends at the Century Center for an afternoon of bingo. You will have the opportunity to play ten games. Enjoy a snack, try your luck and win prizes! Must call 919- 918-7364 to register. Fee: FREE Century Center Tues, Dec 18 2 - 3:30 pm Tues, Jan 15 Wed, Feb 27
Holiday Tea The ambiance of Carrboro’s Century Hall will be perfect for this rather elegant afternoon among friends. There will be wonderful entertainment and light hors d’oeuvres. The Holiday Tea is programmed for older adults 50and up. Registration Required. Call 919-918-7364. Fee: FREE Century Center Ages: 50+ Friday, December 7, 2012 2:00 – 3:30 pm
December 2012 - February 2013 Game Day’s At Covenant Place CO-SPONSORED BY COVENANT PLACE We have all heard the saying “use it or lose it”, well here is your opportunity to exercise your body and mind. Carrboro Recreation and Parks and Covenant Place have teamed up to bring you several chances to exercise inside with the Nintendo ‘Wii’, card games and board games. No experience is needed so come out and learn something new or play one of your old time favorite games. Fee: FREE Covenant Place Thurs, Dec 13 10:30 - 11:30 am Valentine Party – Active Life Celebrate the love of your choice with us this year. Life, grandchildren, pets, a sweetie, chocolate, nature, and art are all contenders! This sweet little party promises entertainment, refreshments and games - all in the name of love. Please call 918-7364 to register. Fee: FREE Century Center Fri, Feb 8 2 – 4 pm POETRY WITH RICKY GARNI Class will contain a variety of readings, discussions, writing workshops and sharing of recollections that will direct our reflections towards the enrichment, focused reading and crafting our own work. Fee: FREE Covenant Place Performance When I was 14, I staged a reading of TS Eliot’s “The Wasteland”. Did I know what I was doing? Of course not! Here is a poem that is filled with enough obscurity and intellectual erudition to make you wheeze and faint! Today we will explore it ourselves with someone great. Why not, Shakespeare? Last month students were asked to choose a sonnet to memorize and recite. After a month of intimacy, these short poems should be more beautiful and meaningful than ever. Thurs, Dec 6 10:30 - 11:30 am
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BREAKFAST WITH AN EXPERT Co-Sponsor: Carillon Assisted Living Listen to local experts discuss their fields of knowledge while enjoying fresh hot coffee, baked scones or muffins courtesy of the recreation and parks department. All programs start at 9:30 am and last 1-1½ hours unless otherwise noted. Fee: FREE Century Center Benefits of Massage Beth Burke is a licensed massage therapist who owns her own business in Carrboro, Vital Living. Join Beth as she discusses the benefits of bodywork which include physiological, psychological and emotional. Thurs, Dec 13 9:30 – 11 am Century Center Progression of Alzheimer’s Join Lisa Levine, Program Director with Alzheimer’s North Carolina as she recaps September’s discussion on warning signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia. Then she will move into the progression of Alzheimer’s. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about dementia and learn communication skills that will help in interactions with people with dementia. Thurs, Jan 17 9:30 – 11 am For more programs and classes please visit www.carrbororec.org or call 919-918-7372.
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Orange County Senior Games Senior Games is a year-round health promotion program for adults ages 55 +. Activities include clinics, tournaments, social activities, SilverArts, as well as local and state competitions. For more information call Dana Hughes, Senior Games Coordinator, 919-918-7372. The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsors. The 2013 Orange County Senior Games’ Athletic Events will be held Sat, Mar 23 – Wed, May 15, and SilverArts will be on display beginning Mon, Apr 8. For the Senior Games on-going activities events schedule, please refer to the Athletics section on page for more information.
Registration Information Registration forms will be mailed to last year’s participants in Jan. New participants may pick up a registration application from the following locations: both senior centers, recreation departments, and at the locations of each event in Orange County. You can also call a senior center and ask to have one mailed to you. Be sure to check the application for the “early bird” savings. The early bird deadline is Fri, Feb 22 and the final deadline is Fri, Mar 8 (the SilverArts registration deadline is Fri, Mar 16). For more information and/or to volunteer at any of the events, please call Corina Riley at 919-245-4251. For information about SilverArts call Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250.
SilverArts SilverArts is a juried art show, and will be at the Seymour Center. Please complete the Senior Games SilverArts registration form in the Senior Games registration packet. All artwork should be brought to the Seymour Center on Tues, Apr 2 between 9 am – 12 noon.
NEED HELP FINDING A PLACE TO VOLUNTEER? The RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program provides personal assistance to people at least 55 years of age who want to volunteer in a school, nonprofit or government agency. RSVP also develops and administers volunteer programming of its own where none may exist. www.orangecountync.gov/aging/ RSVPindex.asp Kathy Porter, RSVP Project Director Vicki Hill, Assistant Director Judy Mathias, Senior Education Corps Caroline Wood, Administrative Assistant Call 919-968-2070 or Email: rsvp@orangecountync.gov A service of Orange County Dept on Aging, the Corporation for National & Community Service, National Senior Service Corps with local support from the Towns of Carrboro & Chapel Hill.
Are you experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues. Email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Dementia Outreach Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Aging Transitions Help-Line 919-968-2087 Monday-Friday
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CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
103 Meadowland Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • 919-245-2015 Mailing address: P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Monday – Thursday 8 am - 8 pm; Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Saturday 9 am – 11 am Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support from Friends of Central Orange Senior Center. Lisa Berley, Front Desk Manager, 919-245-2015 Dawn Smith, Facility Manager, 919-245-2021 Terry Colville, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-2016, e-mail: tcolville@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020 email: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255 email: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER, CALL 919-245-2015.
ROBERT AND PEARL SEYMOUR CENTER 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 919-968-2070 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 am - 5 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 8 am - 9 pm; Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Managed by the Orange County Department on Aging, with support from Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department, and Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Jerri Gale, Front Desk Manager, 919-968-2070 Robin Bailin, Facility Manager, 919-245-4252 Corina Riley, Program Asst. Manager, 919-245-4251 Cydnee Sims, Center Operations Manager, 919-245-4250, e-mail: csims@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@orangecountync.gov Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Myra Austin, Senior Centers Administrator, 919-245-2020, e-mail: maustin@orangecountync.gov Janice Tyler, Director, Department on Aging, 919-245-4255, e-mail: jtyler@orangecountync.gov TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, CALL 919-968-2070.
OC Web page: www.orangecountync.gov/aging On-line registration is available for many of our programs through the above website. Program fees may be paid by using a credit card. Both Senior Centers will be closed on Mon, Tues, Wed, Dec 24, 25 & 26, Tues, Jan 1 and Mon, Jan 21 for holidays