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News and Activities for Orange County’s Older Adults
See “RSVP Volunteer Opportunities” for more VITA information.
SENIOR CENTERS Aging Transitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Arts & Crafts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-26 Bridge & Other Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Carrboro Senior Programming . . . . . . . 38-39 Dance, Music & Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . 33-35 Educational Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . 27-29
Interest Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36 Language Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Wellness Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-20
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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NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR & EDITOR
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2015 is just around the corner! It is hard to believe that another year is almost gone. We are well into Year Three of our 2012-17 Master Aging Plan. For Year Three we have 49 strategies that we are working on in collaboration with other county departments and community agencies. As we go to print we have 38 of those strategies currently in progress and others are getting close to being started. Some highlights include a second Project EngAGE senior leadership class is underway; transportation services are being improved with the help of our Department on Aging transportation specialist; senior housing alternatives are being pursued with our Aging In Community series; the Long Term Care Learning Collaborative are continuing their work to improve long term care quality; and lastly we are especially pleased with our work in the faith based community that will culminate in a faith based outreach symposium to be held in March. If you are interested in reviewing a complete list of our priorities please visit our website and look under the Master Aging Plan tab. As always, I love hearing from you and seeing you at the Senior Centers. If you are interested in volunteering and getting involved in our work please send me an email or give me a call. In 2015 let’s together make Orange County the best place to grow old.
FROM THE OR T C E R I D
Sincerely, Janice Tyler Director, Orange County Department on Aging, jtyler@orangecountync.gov
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. 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!
To find out if the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center will be open after a storm - call the front desk after 8 am. Central Orange Senior Center: 919-245-2015 Seymour Center: 919-968-2070
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The weather outside my be frightful, but things are warm and toasty at the two senior centers – Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough and Seymour Center, Chapel Hill. There is something new and different in almost every section of the paper. If you are looking for something interesting to do, check out all the programs and classes available. A couple annual events are currently taking place with the Medicare Prescription Drug Open Enrollment sign-up dates and the RSVP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance-VITA Program. The new year, and any time of year, are always a good time to start an exercise routine. Of course you should always check with your health care provider before starting any new exercises. If you’d like to talk with someone about services or age-related issues, call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087. I hope to see you “flurrying” around the Senior Centers at one or more of our many activities. Remember, it’s warm in the senior centers even though the weather outside may be “frightful” and hopefully, you’ll find it delightful!
FROM THE EDITOR
Sincerely, Myra Austin Senior Times Managing Editor Senior Centers Administrator, Orange County Department on Aging maustin@orangecountync.gov
You’ll Want to Know 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 special message. Facebook – the Department on Aging page facebook.com/OrangeCounty DepartmentonAging and a new revamped website, www.orangecountync.gov/aging Check them out and become a Facebook Friend! Project EngAGE In January the second class will graduate 13 new members who completed this 12-week interactive senior leadership program. If you are interested in being in the next class, or would like more details, please contact Yvette Garcia Missri, J.D., MPH, Project EngAGE Coordinator at 919-338-6377 or email: ymissri@orangecountync.gov or Janice Tyler, Director of the Department on Aging at 919-245-4255. Registration for Programs Required You should register for programs and classes in advance. Classes may become filled, or cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached. On-line Registration and Credit Card Payments Accepted On-line registration is available for some 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 on-line. You are officially registered once the specific program fees have been paid. Join the Senior Centers’ Email List To add your address to the list, e-mail Myra Austin at maustin@orangecountync.gov Information is sent out approximately every two weeks. Senior Times is on the Web For the current issue of Senior Times online, go to our web site: www.orangecountync. gov/aging Click on the Senior Times link on the left side of the Department on Aging’s Home page. You will need Adobe Flashplayer 9. 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 events for the upcoming month. Look for it on Sun, Dec 28 and Jan 25.
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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 adults, apply for a variety of financial aid services - such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - formerly Food Stamps), Energy Assistance, and Medicaid. 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. This is called, “One-Stop Shopping”. To find out if you qualify for any of these programs, call the Aging Transitions Help Line at 919-968-2087, Mon - Fri, 9 am – 4 pm to make an appointment.
Meet the new Seymour Center’s 2014/15 Johnson Service Corp Member
Fit Feet Fee Change
The Fit Feet program is finding it necessary, to maintain its standard and safety, to raise the service fees from $12 to $14 per visit for residents, and from $25 to $27 for non -residents effective Jan 1. We did postpone the changes for as long as we could, but costs have been on the increase persistently, and the increase was eventually inevitable. We will maintain the same high standard of service as in the past. We apologize for the challenge this may place on your budget, and will continue to do all we can to keep costs as low as possible. Scholarships are available for qualified participants. Contact Latonya Brown at 919-245-4270.
AGING IN COMMUNITY: PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE Aging in Community: Planning for Our Future series will take a vacation this winter …but will continue in the spring. Is small the new big? When it comes to housing, many people are choosing to downsize their lives to live more simply, save money, and connect with nature. With thoughtful, creative touches, tiny houses are one way to realize your housing goals. Join us this spring when the Aging in Community: Planning for Our Future series resumes with a focus on tiny/small houses. Watch for announcements in February on the listserv. For more information, contact Cherie Rosemond at 919-906-9334
Hello! I’m Anne Eversfield from Whitefish Bay, WI, a village on the west shore of Lake Michigan just north of Milwaukee. I graduated from the Univ of Iowa in 2009 with a degree in Communication Studies. After reconnecting with my home church following college, I’ve been editing and publishing weekly e-communications and quarterly newsletters for my home parish. Because of this involvement, I was able to have discussions with our parish priests about different service options that would offer continued learning as well as personal and professional growth. Thusly, being a Johnson Service Corps member, helping out at the Seymour Center seemed like a natural fit for me. I greatly enjoy my time within this loving and supportive community. I walk into the center every day with a smile on my face anticipating many new positive interactions with the members and staff of this vibrant organization. I will do my very best in the coming months to try to bring you the same joy that you all have added to my new life here in this fine city of Chapel Hill, NC. I look forward to meeting new people at the Seymour Center; feel free to stop by and introduce yourself sometime.
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In Praise of Age TV Show
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In Praise of Age (IPOA) is a weekly, award-winning television production dedicated to informing and entertaining older adults and the community on issues of aging. All half-hour shows are sponsored by the Orange County Department on Aging, UNC Health Care, Carol Woods Retirement Community, the Friends of both the Central Orange Senior Center and the Seymour Center, and Carolina Meadows Retirement Community of Chapel Hill. We also welcome a new sponsor, the University of North Carolina Institute on Aging. In Praise of Age is produced by Jerry Passmore, former director of the Orange County Department on Aging, who can be contacted for questions or program suggestions at passmorejerry@gmail.com. Show times are every Saturday at 7:30 pm on Time Warner Cable TV: Channel 8 in Chapel Hill Channel 4 in Carrboro Channel 18 in Durham area The program is replayed every Monday at 10:30 am at the Seymour Center and Central Orange SC, or on Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. On the first Saturday of each month, IPOA will be highlighting an inspiring life story. This program series will feature in December, Audrey Booth, an advocate for preserving the land; in January, Chuck Stone, noted journalist and retired UNC Professor, and in February, Bob Nutter and wife, Chris, owners of Maple View Dairy and community leaders. PD: Production Date OAD: Original Air Date Dec 6: “Saving the Places We Love.”Audrey Booth, retired Associate Dean of UNC School of Nursing at UNC- Chapel Hill, shares her life experiences of growing up, her love of the outdoors, and preserving land for future generations. (OAD: 9/8/2008) Dec 13: “Dementia: Palliative Care During Years of Incurable Illness” Dr. Laura C. Hanson, Co-Director, UNC Palliative Care Program, reviews the
latest clinical research on palliative care needs for persons with dementia and their families. She covers staging and prognosis, communication and key decisions, ensuring comfort and supporting caregivers. The presentation was part of the UNC Institute on Aging’s monthly seminar series. (PD: 5/8/2014) Dec 20: “Aging in Community Expo” Highlights of a special housing information expo held Oct 25, 2014 at the Seymour Center featuring informational booths and presentations on new ideas related to senior housing such as smart technologies, universal and earth-friendly design, aging in place supports and “tiny housing” and more. (PD: 10/25/2014) Dec 27: “A Celebration of the 1920s: Part 1” - The Prime Time Players perform a dramatized reading of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story Head and Shoulders with musical interludes. This is part one of two dramatized readings of his work. (PD: 2012) Jan 3: “Chuck Stone - a Town Treasure” Nationally renowned, retired UNC Professor of Journalism Chuck Stone shares an animated review of his work and career with Robert Seymour, retired minister of Binkley Baptist Memorial Church. (OAD: 1/1/2006) Jan 10: “Catalyzing Community” Diana Leafe Christian, shares stories of five ground-breaking communities’ experiments and the pioneers, most of them elders, who asked, “Why not?” Diana is the author of Creating a Life Together and Finding Community and the former editor of Communities magazine. Presentation was held at the UNC Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC and was part of the Aging in Community series. (PD: 9/23/2014) Jan 17: “Making the Decision to Stay at Home or Move: What Are the Real Options?” Part 1- Kate Barrett, MSW, LCSW covers the key questions and issues as we grow older as to whether to stay in our home and whether to move. (OAD: 7/31/2010)
Jan 24: “Making the Decision to Stay at Home or Move: What Are the Real Options? Part 2, This is a continuation of the presentation by Kate Barrett, MSW, LCSW (OAD: 9/11/2010) Jan 31: “Simone Lipman: a World War II Heroine”- Simone Weil Lipman at 86 years young, tells her inspiring story as a 20 year-old Jewish girl from Alsace who had just graduated when Germany invaded France in 1940. Disguising herself as a Christian, she worked for the rescue of Jewish children from 1941-1945 placing them in Catholic orphanages and foster homes. After her move to North Carolina, she established the Jewish Family Service of Durham and Chapel Hill. (PD2006) Feb 7: Robert Nutter, a 2009 Town Treasure – Robert Seymour, host, talks to “Bob” Nutter and his wife, Chris, about their move to Orange County, farming and starting Maple View Dairy as well as their rural stewardship (OAD: 2/1/2002) Feb 14: “The Valentine Show”- Prime Time Players at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, N C and guests celebrate Valentine’s Day with their talents of music, dance, singing and comedy. (OAD: 4/ 17/2010) Feb 21: “Seniors Know They Can Dance” - Orange County Seniors, ages 66 to 99, participated in a dance competition presented by Brookdale Senior Living and hosted by the Orange County Department on Aging at the Seymour Senior Center, March 22, 2011. (OAD: 3/26/2011) Feb 28: “Play Festival at the Seymour Center 2010 - Part 1” - Held April 30, 2010, three short plays by local writers cover a senior love affair, a 40th high school reunion and living with the rules of a retirement community. (OAD: 11/26/2011)
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Have Computer Skills?
Are You Turning 65 in the Next Six Months?
Welcome to Medicare!
Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information “bombarding” you? If so, come to a seminar offered by the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and the Orange County Department on Aging to learn about Medicare and all of its parts. People turning age 65, both those who are retiring, retired or continuing to work, should attend to learn more about Medicare and how to avoid penalties. General information on choosing a plan during this once in a lifetime “window” will be covered – including Medicare Advantage Plans (Pt C). For those with qualifying incomes, there will also be information on the Extra Help program which lowers your costs. To register, call Central Orange Senior Center 919-245-2015, or Seymour Center 919-968-2070. Central Orange SC (223003-05) Tues, Jan 27 Seymour Center (322500-05) Wed, Jan 14
Do you want to teach/instruct others in computer use?
Looking for those interested in teaching/coaching computer skills at the Central Orange Senior Center, Hillsborough
There will be support provided for developing your coaching skills.
6 – 7:30 pm 1 – 3 pm
Frequent Faller or at Risk for Falling?
Here’s a way to help lower your risk for repeated falls
Plans are to expand computer classes in 2015
Please contact: Terry Colville, 919-245-2016, or tcolville@orangecountync.gov
Orange County | North Carolina
Aging Help Information & Consultations
Nearly 1,000 older adults in Orange County call EMS each year after a fall. Stay Up and Active is an initiative between the Orange County Departments on Aging and Emergency Management Services (EMS), with support from the UNC Geriatric Education Center, the UNC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and the UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. This innovative program seeks to connect older adults to the services and resources they need to safely age in place due to falls or the risk of falls. Older adults who call EMS due to a fall, or are determined to be at high risk of falling, can receive a follow-up screening by EMS supervisors and be referred for evaluation and services through the Department on Aging. These services may include home safety education, home modifications, counseling, referral for primary or specialized health care, in-home services or other resource referrals. For more information about this program or to schedule a falls risk screening, contact Emergency Services (919-919-245-6192) or Mary Fraser, Aging Transitions Administrator at the Department on Aging (919-968-2087). To learn more about the program, please plan to attend one of the following programs: Central Orange SC (234012-01) Mon, Nov 17 3:30 pm Seymour Center (342253-01) Thurs, Nov 20 3:30 pm
Veterans Affairs (VA) Benefits Counselor Holds Office Hours at Senior Centers!
Betsy Corbett, Orange County’s VA Benefits Counselor, holds weekly office hours at both senior centers. She will explain and explore eligibility for Veterans Affairs (VA) health and financial aid benefits. Betsy is available for appointments Monday mornings at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, and all day on Wednesdays at the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough. To make an appointment at either location, call Betsy at 919-245-2890.
919-968-2087
www.orangecountync.gov/aging A member of the Chatham - Orange Community Resource Connections
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Para los Latinos de la comunidad: Feria de Salud por Amigas en Salud Fecha: 15 de Noviembre Hora: 2-6
Dirección: Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. *** cerca de servicios sociales!
Quien esta invitada: Los Latinos de la comunidad
Live Alone? Telephone Reassurance gives peace of mind to seniors who live alone. The FREE Department on Aging program provides a daily, morning safety-check phone call, Monday through Friday. These calls offer a sense of security and support seniors in their choice to remain living independently. Trained volunteers call each participant at a set time. If calls remain unanswered after 3 tries, this information is relayed to the Aging Transitions staff. If interested in receiving Telephone Reassurance calls, please contact the Aging Transitions Helpline at 919-968-2087.
Interested in becoming a Telephone Reassurance volunteer? Please call the RSVP office at 919-245-4241.
Que vamos a ofrecer: Zumba, exámenes médicos, exámenes de visión, exámenes de fisioterapia, información sobre violencia domestica, información sobre salud de la mujer, verduras, y mas!
Tax Assistance for Seniors and/or Disabled Adults
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Todo esta gratis! Todo en español! Nos vemos allí!
For the Latino community: Feria de Salud by Amigas en Salud Date: November 15th Time: 2-6
Location: Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill Who is invited: Latinos
What we will offer: Zumba, information on domestic violence, information on women’s health, vegetables, medical exams, physical therapy exams, vision exams.
Orange County LGBT Seniors Please join fellow LGBT seniors for socializing, laughter and support as the Seymour Center offers a safe and welcoming place to gather. Come join us and get involved. The group meets the second and fourth Thurs from 6 – 7:30 pm at the Seymour Center on Homestead Rd in Chapel Hill. Refreshments are provided by The Root Cellar (formerly Fosters Market) in Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/lgbtsrs or contact Janice Tyler (jtyler@orangecountync.gov), Director Orange County Department on Aging, for information.
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Did you know some people may qualify for the Homestead Exclusion which provides tax assistance on their primary residence’s real estate taxes in NC? People age 65 and over, and those who are totally and permanently disabled (per a physician), and whose 2014 income was $29,000 or less 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 example, if your house is assessed at $100,000, 50% would be excluded (since that is greater than $25,000) and you would pay taxes on an assessed value of only $50,000. If your 2014 income was $43,500 or less, you may qualify for the Circuit Breaker Tax Deferment Program. The Disabled Veteran Exclusion allows Veterans who have a permanent and total service-connected disability and whose character of service at separation was honorable or under honorable conditions to exclude up to $45,000 of their permanent residence’s assessment. Surviving spouses who have not remarried may also qualify. None of these programs considers assets. If you would like more information on any of these programs, contact the Orange County Tax Office at 919-245-2100, or go to www.orangecountync.gov/assessor/exemption. asp. You may also call the Aging Transition Helpline at 919-968-2087 to make an appointment with a social worker to get help completing an application. The Tax Office has recently developed a user-friendly, web-based prequalification program that allows residents to input their information and determine if any of the most popular tax assistance programs may be available. This tool may be accessed at the same website. In the event an application is denied, there is an appeal process. Note: Applications for the Tax Assistance programs should be filed during the listing period of January 1-31 of the tax year for which the exclusion is claimed. However, they are accepted at any time up to June 1 as a timely application. Applications are accepted after June 1 and by December 31 with a letter showing good cause for not filing by the deadline of June 1.
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Senior Times Pictured from left to right: Award recipients from Acorn Home Services, Inc., Carol Woods Retirement Community and Livewell Assisted Living, Inc.
Three long-term care organizations win 2014 Orange County Long-term Care Quality Service Awards The Orange County Department on Aging recognized three local organizations for developing and implementing innovative approaches supporting quality care during the Board of Orange County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting on September 16, 2014. Acorn Home Care Services, Carol Woods Retirement Community, and Livewell Assisted Living were presented with the 2014 Long-term Care Quality Service Award and $200 check by BOCC Chair, Barry Jacobs, Janice Tyler the director of the Orange County Department on Aging, and Donna Prather, member of the Advisory Board on Aging. As part of the Orange County 2012-17 Master Aging Plan, the Advisory Board on Aging created the Orange County Long-term Care (LTC) Learning Collaborative to bring administrators and direct-care staff together to learn about and share successful approaches to quality care. LTC organizations operating in Orange County were invited to a series of seminars in the summer of 2013. Those who attended the seminars were challenged to implement and evaluate the results of at least one of these practices over the coming year. The award winning programs were: Acorn Home Care Services, Inc. Created an individualized music program for their dementia clients, resulting in increased social engagement and cognitive skills, and reduced agitation Instituted a new employee reward system offering merit bonuses and non-monetary supports for high quality care and good work practices Carol Woods Retirement Community Organized a “‘Corn Shuckin’ and Bean Snappin’” project, engaging all levels of resident living, utilizing local farm produce, and benefiting community food programs Livewell Assisted Living Offered an individualized daily memory stimulation program based on each resident’s past interests and hobbies, resulting in more comfort and reduced anxiety and wandering The focus for the 2015 Long-term care Quality Service Awards will be on implementing the Music in My Mind – Orange County program. Application is open to all long-term care and home care organizations operating in Orange County. For information, contact Mary Fraser (mfraser@orangecountync.gov) or Britney Wiggins (bwiggins@orangecountync.gov).
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When Feeling Life is Just Too Much, How Do You KNOW When to Get Help? This seems like a simple question, but for many it is not so clear. Often our own hesitancy, fear, and even our own stigma about mental health issues can cloud our thinking about a very simple question. Often, others close to us may see that we need help before we see it ourselves. And we may not be ready to hear it. Here are some guidelines that might be helpful to make the best decision for yourself. If you feel worse than you expect and these feelings have gone on for several weeks and interfere with your life and the activities that normally give you pleasure and joy, you might need help. If you are starting to feel you can’t face being with other people; or you are worried that you are causing your friends and family to worry about you, you might need help. But most importantly, if you are feeling like your life is not worth living and you’re having thoughts of harming or killing yourself, then these are the clearest signs that it is time to get help. Sometimes unwisely and all too often, we “wait” to feel better, rather than taking some action to feel better. But simply waiting and doing nothing is not helpful and can worsen more serious issues like depression. How do you find the right person to talk to? Talking to a trusted friend or staff at the Senior Center, or a religious leader or even your primary care doctor can be an important first step to find the help you need. It is hard for some of us to ask for help. The first step is knowing when you need it. For more information, call the Aging Help Line at 919-968-2087. Mary Lynn Piven, PhD, PHNCNS/NP-BC
Financial Counseling Appointments at Seymour Center The Compass Center for Women and Families holds individual financial counseling appointments at the Seymour Center every Monday afternoon at 2 or 3:30 pm (based on appointment). Trained financial counselors will work with you in a non-judgmental and confidential setting to help you create an individualized action plan. Addressing budgeting, credit, debt and retirement, Compass Center for Women and Families’ financial counselors offer guidance and information to help you manage your money. Counseling is by appointment only and is available on a sliding scale fee based on income and ability to pay. For more information, or to sign up for an appointment, contact Compass Center for Women and Families at 919-968-4610 or financial@compassctr.org Seymour Center (355002) Mondays 2 or 3:30 pm
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 a confidential screening or an appointment. Seymour Center (353036) Tues 9 am – 12 noon Central Orange SC (255003) Tues 9 am – 12 noon
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Project EngAGE
SENIOR TIMES NEWS & AGING TRANSITIONS
We are thrilled to announce the 2014-2015 Project EngAGE cohort of Senior Leaders! Please join us in congratulating Jan Dumont, Sheila Evans, Carrie Sue Florence, Glenn Flynn, Lowell Goldsmith, Everlina Jordan, Mary “Mary K” Kraft, Dazzie Lane, Vivian Herndon Latta, Jack Ramsey, Carolyn Schuft, and Edmund Tiryakian. Together, they represent Orange County’s Bingham, Carrboro, Cedar Grove, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and Little River communities. Project EngAGE is a 13week leadership-training program that seeks to recruit and train older adults in Orange County to serve as leaders and resources, and to make their communities ideal places to age. Throughout the program, the Senior Leaders have explored what it means, and what it takes, to age well in their communities. They’ve journeyed through our plethora of available aging services, as well as imagined new, innovative solutions. They’ve also developed lasting relationships both with one another, as well as with key organizations, and agencies. Upon graduation, they will join Senior Leaders from the inaugural Project EngAGE class in senior resource teams, and together continue to work with the Department on Aging to plan and realize their goals. The Project EngAGE graduation will take place on Thurs, Jan 8 at the Central Orange Senior Center. Please join us in commending the 2014 - 2015 Project EngAGE class for their strong and thoughtful leadership, and for their passion in their Orange County communities! For more information, or to nominate a Senior Leader for the next Project EngAGE cohort, please contact: Yvette Garcia Missri, J.D., MPH Project EngAGE Coordinator 919-338-6377/ymissri@orangecountync.gov
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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. There are a limited number of meals. The complete registration process takes 2 – 5 business days. Meals are served on a “First Come, First Served” basis once you are registered for the program. On the day you arrive for lunch, please get a lunch ticket. Registration desks are located near the kitchens 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. Central Orange SC 12 noon (257030-01) Thurs: Dec 4, 18; Jan 15; Feb 5, 19
LUNCH AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER Wednesdays’ Buzz A new program replacing What’s Happening at Seymour to keep you in the know. Look for this special table in the lobby every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. Come find out what the entire Buzz is about! Be the first to be in the know! Seymour Center 10:30 am (353053) Dec 3, 17; Jan 7, 21; Feb 4, 18
The Birthday Party! Each month Nantucket Café provides a sheet cake to honor participants born in that particular month. As special way to honor our citizens further, the staff and Chapel Hill Police Department (when available) will help kick off the party! Central Orange (253004) Seymour Center (353072) 12 noon 1st Mon: Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2
Volunteer Drivers Wanted
Orange County Department On Aging is seeking volunteer drivers for a new community transportation program starting in March. If you have a car and 2-4 hours a week to spare, consider applying to become a volunteer driver for a senior in your community. For more information contact Orange County - Department on Aging Transportation Specialist, Eileen Apicella, 919-7171853 or email eapicella@ orangecountync.gov.
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Are You Experiencing an Aging Transition?
FREE SPIRIT FREEDOM: FREEDOM THROUGH FAITH & KNOWLEDGE
Are You Experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, assessments, and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, and other age-related issues. Email: agingtransitions@orangecountync.gov Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker Eileen Apicella, BS, Transportation Specialist Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Caregiver Day Out Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Beverly Shuford, BS, Information and Benefits Specialist Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Zhenzhen Yu, MSW, Bi-lingual Social Worker Aging Transitions Help-Line: 919-968-2087 Chinese Help-Line: 919-259-0232 Monday - Friday 9 am – 4 pm
“LOVE IS IN THE AIR” SWEETHEART BALL Are you in the mood for love? Is love in the air? The Hannah Ruth Foundation will co-host “Love is in the Air” Sweetheart Ball with the Friends of the Seymour Center and Program Advisory Committee at the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center. Join us for an evening of food, fun and a night of dancing. There will be live entertainment, drawings for prizes, line dancing and much more. You do not need a date or dance partner to attend. Love is in the Air captures all relations, the love of a friend, a neighbor, or even a family member. Don’t stay home or you will regret it come the day after when you hear about the great time had by all. The Hannah Ruth Foundation is a local non-profit organization that provides outreach services for older adults and youth in Orange County. For more information contact: hannahruthfoundation@gmail.com or call Lorie Clark at 919-260-4555. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (313008-02) Fri, Feb 6 7 – 9 pm
Durable Medical Equipment Update The Aging Transitions Team would like to thank you for your continued generosity in donating gently used durable medical equipment for others to use. We routinely exchange more than 20 pieces of equipment each month, many of which go out to people who need them only temporarily or would otherwise have a difficult time affording them. At this time our storage unit is full and we do NOT need bedside commodes or walkers at either Central Orange or Seymour. We can always use tub transfer benches, wheelchairs and rollators (4-wheeled walkers). Thank you!
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Music can awaken deep emotions, even in people with advanced dementia. This is why there is Music in my Mind. The Orange County Department on Aging is working to bring the gift of personalized music to individuals who need it most, through partnerships with care facilities, home care companies, and private caregivers. Through receiving iPods with personalized music playlists, elders with dementia in Orange County may experience reduced depression and anxiety, renewed cognitive functioning, and the ability to once again interact meaningfully with others. Become a part of this effort by donating a new or gently-used iPod or making a financial donation of an iTunes gift card. Or, give your time by becoming a volunteer – helping individuals with dementia and their caregivers develop personalized playlists and experience renewed life.
Music in my Mind, through the Orange County Department on Aging, is currently assisting several care facilities in the county, to create personalized music programs for their residents. It is also in the process of creating an iPod loan program for in-home caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Now is a wonderful time to become part of this project and to help make a difference. Please consider a donation of time, money, or an iPod. The goal is to obtain at least 100 iPods and headphones to be used in facilities and with caregivers giving care in their homes. There will be training for those using the iPods so that people in need will be able to experience the magic music can bring them. For questions or more information, contact Britney Wiggins, Music in my Mind Coordinator, at 919-968-2087. You can make a difference in people’s lives!
Free Spirit Freedom will present two events under the banner of Freedom through Faith and Knowledge on as part of Black History Month celebrations in Orange County. A Photography Exhibition Opening & Reception will take place on Sat, Jan 31 (3 - 5 pm), followed by An Afternoon of Storytelling & Reception on Sun, Feb 1 (3 – 5 pm). Both events will be held at the Central Orange Senior Center in Meadowlands, Hillsborough and are free and open to the general public. The exhibition will feature new photographic images, by Jacquelin Liggins, of remnants of old rural schools built for children of color during the days of segregation, plus historic photographs that have been reprinted. Statler Gilfillen will provide commentary on architectural details seen in the photographs. The opening reception will include a brief program explaining the exhibition— which will remain in the center throughout the month. On Sunday, elders from the Orange County community will be in the spotlight for a storytelling dialogue with one another and the audience, reminiscing about their feelings, experiences and adventures in the County’s segregated school system. Invited guest speakers include: Hattie Vanhook, Melvin Beasley, Etta Johnson, and Caleb Moore. In addition, Rev. Kaye Crawford, Dr. Freddie Parker and Peter Sandbeck have been invited to offer remarks.
These two events will mark the culmination of another phase of gathering images and narratives of days-goneby from the people that attended or otherwise were connected with schools for students of color. What challenges did they face? How did these schools help in advancing the cause of freedom and justice?
Free Spirit Freedom is a cultural arts initiative that combines history and the arts to link our past to the future, show our unique identities, and acknowledge a broader spectrum of values. “We want to discover and document the missing chapters of our local history before that knowledge is lost, and that way, chronicle events that have made Orange County what it is today, “ says co-founder Thomas Watson.
Both events are being made possible by grants from the North Carolina Humanities Council and the Orange County Arts Commission, through individual donations, and with the assistance of the Central Orange Senior Center and the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. Free Spirit Freedom is a project of the Hillsborough Arts Council whose mission is “Enriching the Community through the Arts.” For further information, contact FSF co-founders: Thomas Watson at 919-451-1844, or Renee Price at 919619-1139 or reneeprice2012@gmail.com. Young people are encouraged to attend.
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December - February 2015
Friends of the Senior Centers
SENIOR TIMES NEWS, AGING TRANSITIONS & TRANSPORTATION
FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
Monthly Meetings Friends of Central Orange Senior Center hold their regular meetings the 3rd Mon of the month, 9:30 - 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. Sat, Nov 22 (213022-01) 9 am – 3 pm Holiday Craft Show Get a jump on all your holiday shopping. Find that unique gift for that “hard to buy for” person on your list, or just plan to shop for yourself. Over 50 vendors attended the craft show last year with many different items available. Enjoy music and other entertainment as you browse the 50+ vendors and you are sure to find that special something you have been looking for. If you are a crafter and would like to have a booth please contact Terry at 919-245-2016 for additional information about registration. The Friends of Central Orange will be selling hot dogs, popcorn, and other items. Central Orange SC Thurs – Sun, Feb 12 - 15 Dinner Theater – The Dixie Swim Club Performed by the Orange Community Players, The Dixie Swim Club is the story of five Southern women whose friendship began many years ago while they were on their college swim team. These friends set aside a long weekend every August – free from husbands, kids, and jobs – and meet at the same beach cottage on NC’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. As their lives unfold and the years pass, they increasingly rely on one another through advice and raucous repartee to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce) that life flings at them. When fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends, proving the enduring power of “teamwork,” rally ‘round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. The Dixie Swim Club is the story of these five unforgettable women, a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Audiences have a choice of attending a traditional production on Thurs night, a Valentine’s Dinner Theatre production on Frid or Sat beginning at 6:30 pm or a special dessert matinee on Sun beginning at 2 pm. *Co-sponsored with the Friends of Central Orange and the Orange Community Players. Central Orange SC Thurs, Feb 12 7:30 pm Performance Only (concessions will be sold) $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Fri, Feb 13 6:30 pm Dinner Theatre – Tickets sold in advance only $38. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner is 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Sat, Feb 14 6:30 pm Dinner Theatre – Tickets sold in advance only $38. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner is 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Sun, Feb 15 2 pm Dessert Theatre – Tickets are $22 in advance, and $25 at the door. Doors open at 1:30 pm and play begins at 2 pm. Dessert served during intermission. Sat, Apr 18 Las Vegas Night Mark your calendars for Sat, April 18 for a night of dinner, music, gaming, and prizes. Oct 15 - 24, 2015 Special 9-Night Canada/New England Cruise from Baltimore, MD Sponsored by the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center Round-Trip to Baltimore and Cruise as low as $1,050 per person Take an exciting, 9-Night Canada/New England Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, escorted by Jerry Passmore and other Friends’ members. For further information and a registration form, email: passmorejerry@gmail.com or call/visit the Central Orange Center – 919-245-2015 and ask for a Friends board member. Trip offered by Friends of Central Orange SC. Details listed in the Seniors on the Road section under, More Trips. Website for the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center: www.friendsofcosc.net
FRIENDS OF THE ROBERT AND PEARL SEYMOUR CENTER
The Friends of the Seymour Center is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that raises money to supplement various programs and services held at the Seymour Center, with a volunteer board of directors. Meetings are held the 3rd Thurs of the month at 1 pm in the Seymour Center. Visitors are always welcome. Volunteers to help with particular events, or tasks, are appreciated. There are a variety of things that need to be done on an ongoing, or one-time, basis. For more information, call Katherine Leith, President, at 919-929-9808. Fri, Nov 14 5:30 – 8:30 pm Glamour Goat Parade Gala Support the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center by the attending the Goat Parade Gala at Galloway Ridge in Fearrington from 5:30 - 8:30 pm on Friday, Nov 14. No, these aren’t live goats! There will be 10 life sized goats which have been decorated by different artists. They will be on display around Chapel Hill, including the Seymour Center, and then in Chatham County. They will “finalize their trip” by being auctioned off at the Gala on Nov 14. In addition, there will be elegant heavy hors d’oeuvres, a live band and dancing, live and silent auctions - and FUN! Tickets, $40 for one and $70 for two, are available from Friends of the Seymour Center board members. You may also contact Katherine Leith, President at 919-929-9808. Galloway Ridge, Fearrington Thurs, Dec 4 (4 – 8 pm) The Friends of the Seymour Center are sponsoring a fundraiser, “Holiday Shopping Event”, at Ten Thousand Villages, Shops of Eastgate, 1800 E. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill on Thurs, Dec 4 from 4 – 8 pm. 15% of sales during this time will benefit the Friends and help support programs and services at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center. Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit fair trade business that offers a unique assortment of handmade home decor, art, jewelry, personal accessories and other global treasurers representing diverse cultures of more than 30 countries. A Fair Trade Retailer since 1946 and a founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization and Fair Trade Federation, Ten Thousand Villages is part of a world-wide movement that works to protect the dignity of artisans and families in developing countries and to preserve the earth’s precious natural resources through sustainable practices. The income artisans earn through fair trade empowers them to build better lives. Tell your friends and spread that word that you will find unusual gifts, and 15% of all the sales from 4 – 8 pm will be given to the Friends of the Seymour Center. Shop! Enjoy! Help the Friends help others! For more information, contact Kathie Reeves at 919-619-7260 (cell) or kathielynnreeves@yahoo.com. Sept 21 - Oct 1, 2015 DANUBE RIVER CRUISE Experience Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary by land and the Danube River. Enjoy small group travel aboard new, luxurious Lueftner ship, Europe’s #1 cruise line. If you have never experienced a river cruise, you are in for a treat intimate, comfortable, easy to navigate, and uncrowded dining. Imagine sitting on deck, soaking up foreign everyday life along the river bank aboard this 150 passenger vessel, not gazing into a wide expanse of water as with ocean cruises. Daily guided land tours, during daytime hours, to visit treasures in four different countries. Opportunity to explore on your own or take optional side trips. Details listed in the Seniors on the Road section under More Trips. Contact Linda Mews, 919-967-4728 or lmews2@gmail.com HELP THE SEYMOUR CENTER—DONATE A VEHICLE If you have a vehicle you want to let go (running or not), but don’t want the hassle of selling it, consider donating it to the Friends of the Seymour Center for a tax deduction. Call toll-free 1-877- 537-5277 to schedule a convenient time for a fast, free tow pick up of your vehicle. When your vehicle is sold, you will get a receipt for your tax records, and the sale’s proceeds will be donated directly to the Friends of the Seymour Center in your name. Friends of the Seymour Center Website: www.friendsseymourcenter.org
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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 Sat of the month when the quarterly Senior Times is published. For the most current pick up locations, go to www.orangecountync.gov/ aging/PickUpLocations.asp. Durham: Panera Bread -15/501 Chapel Hill-Carrboro: Arts Center, 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, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center–Main St. Carrboro, Covenant Place, Dr Allan Maltbie- UNC Medicine, Elmo’s, 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’s Service Desk, Weaver Street Market - Carrboro. Outdoor Racks: CVS Pharmacy-Ram’s Plaza, Flyleaf Books, Hargraves Recreation Center, Harris Teeter (Chapel Hill North), Kinetix Health Club, 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), and University Mall Hillsborough/Central Orange Area: Balloons Above Orange, 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, Durham Tech-OC campus student break room, Hillsborough Medical Clinic-Corbin St, Hillsborough Pharmacy (Daniel Boone Village), Loving Hands Food Pantry - Efland, 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 of King St & Churton St, Daniel Boone Village news racks, Durham Tech Park & Ride lot, Eno Haven Apts, Farm & Garden HWY 86 N, 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
Need Transportation Help? Have questions?
We continue to celebrate the arrival of our new Transportation Specialist Eileen Apicella! Eileen has spent the last 7 years working in regional transportation outreach at Triangle Transit. She will advocate for, and work to support, the transportation needs of the older adult community in Orange County. Orange County was awarded a twoyear grant from the NC Department of Transportation to build awareness about what Orange County’s current transportation system can provide to older adults, and to help to improve and expand the system. If you have transportation needs or a question, contact the Department on Aging’s Transportation Specialist - Eileen Apicella, by calling 919-717-1853 or email eapicella@orangecountync.gov
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Transportation News
Tips for Drivers Growing older doesn't automatically make you a bad driver. But age does bring changes that can affect your driving ability. Here are some tips to stay safe on the road. Think Outside the Car Maintain good health. Exercising to keep your upper body flexible will help you look over your shoulders before making lane changes and turns. • Get regular vision checkups. • Be aware that some medications or combinations of certain medications, even over-the-counter ones, may cause drowsiness or fatigue. Make Some Adjustments • Avoid rush-hour driving. • Avoid driving at night and in bad weather, when your visibility is limited. • Take a safety class for senior drivers. It never hurts to get a refresher course on safe driving, and it's a fun way to meet others. Plan Ahead • Start thinking about alternate transportation now. The transition to the passenger seat usually occurs over a number of years. Supplement your driving with alternatives during this time. Ask family, friends or neighbors for ideas. Learn about options in your community — from public transport to ride services — and try them out to see which options work best for you. Above all, listen to what your mind and body are telling you. If you start wondering if you can still drive safely, it is time to start talking with your physician and family. Source: http://www.libertymutual.com/auto-insurance/senior-driving/studies/safety-tips
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
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Tax Time Draws Volunteers to County Program By Annette Jurgelski, RSVP Volunteer
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Opportunities
April 15th, income tax day, is arguably a dreaded day. To the rescue comes Orange County RSVPVITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), providing tax preparation in Orange/Chatham counties for more than 30 years. Trained VITA volunteers prepare tax returns for low- to middle-income taxpayers and submit them electronically, which speeds up the process - for FREE! Last year 108 VITA volunteers helped over 1,800 taxpayers prepare and submit their returns. Even more clients are expected this year; hence more VITA volunteers are needed. What does it take to be a VITA volunteer? Training is provided for all volunteer positions – tax preparers, quality tax return reviewers, IT people for the computers and printers, appointment schedulers, receptionists and general office volunteers. According to Kathy Porter, RSVP administrator, experienced VITA volunteers like the job enough to return year after year, with some serving as long as 20 years! VITA volunteers vary widely in their backgrounds. June Weatherly describes herself as a “lifelong Chicagoan,” who moved to Chapel Hill 17 years ago to escape the northern climate and be near her son. As a VITA appointment scheduler, she helps clients make their appointments and informs them what records they need to bring. “One challenge,” she says, “has been trying to understand some of the non-native English speakers.” Previous work experience and numerous interactions with people helps. Anita Scarborough grew up in Denver, CO and came to Chapel Hill as a bride 35 years ago. After retiring from UNC, she became an
active volunteer and four years ago saw a newspaper ad for VITA. “My knowledge of my own taxes made me think that I could learn to do taxes for others,” she says. “I had to learn more than anticipated, but I was able to certify to be a volunteer tax preparer.” Anita is grateful for the chance to learn the tax laws and the opportunity to meet new people. Jim Perry, a native of Durham, now lives in Hillsborough. After retiring from GTE/Verizon in 2009, he wanted to use his background. Now, he’s a support coordinator at the VITA reception desk at Central Orange Senior Center. He checks people in, reviews their documents and oversees their paper work. He recalls one lady in her eighties with whom he spent extra time. “While she’s happy to have her taxes done,” he says, “she seems to enjoy the time with the volunteers even more.” When Nancy Salmon and her husband moved to NC from NJ in 1976, she was a homemaker. “I felt that I needed to do something with my spare time,” Nancy says now, “so I became a compulsive volunteer.” Many agencies benefitted from her efforts. Eventually, she worked for H&R Block, preparing taxes for 10 years. After retiring, she wanted to help taxpayers who could not afford professional help. Now she’s a quality reviewer and examines returns for accuracy. Gordon Carlson is another expatriate from NJ. He and his wife settled in Hillsborough in 2002 after his retirement from AT&T. Almost immediately he volunteered for VITA, where he has remained active for 12 years as a tax preparer, quality reviewer and site leader.
One year of employment with H&R Block and 11 years preparing returns at VITA has qualified him to help train and coach new volunteers. “The VITA experience is rewarding because you know you have been able to assist others,” Gordon says, “and so many people tell us they appreciate this free service.”
Anita Scarborough, RSVP-VITA Tax Preparer, has gone beyond the call of duty for the VITA free tax service while serving as its administrative assistant. Thank You, Anita!
Despite the lack of compensation for their services, job satisfaction among VITA volunteers is high. Praise from clients and the knowledge that they have rendered a valuable service lure them back to the program each January. Satisfied clients and a tight economy
have contributed to growing the program, increasing the need for volunteers. New volunteers are welcomed to help fill numerous slots. For more information and to discuss opportunities, call RSVP at 919-245-4241 or visit www.orangecountync.gov/aging/VITA.asp.
Volunteer for Tax Season Do you want to help low- to 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. Volunteers provide services at sites of their choice across Orange and Chatham counties.
You may choose to serve as a volunteer tax preparer, quality reviewer or tax site manager (these three jobs require IRS training and testing provided by RSVP). Administrative volunteers serve as interpreters, computer specialists or statisticians. You may serve as a support coordinator to assist the client with the intake and checkout processes. 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 January for all VITA volunteer assignments. New VITA Volunteer Orientations will be held (pick one) at both senior centers: Seymour Center in Chapel Hill-Sat, Nov 8 from 1-3 pm OR Thurs, Dec 4, from 9-11 am OR at Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough - Wed, Nov 19, from 1-3 pm. Call 919-245-4243.
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VOLUNTEER CALENDAR & OPPORTUNITIES Free personal assistance finding a place to volunteer in Orange County is available through the Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program…for the 55 and better crowd.
RSVP 55+ lists many opportunities with partner agencies across Orange County on our web site www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: RSVP
Check out the listings below within the Orange County Dept. on Aging and senior centers. Call 919-245-4241 for help getting started.
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Free Tax Help for All Ages Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a FREE tax service, is provided February - April 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 (including free electronic return transmitting). If your tax return is lengthy, please contact a paid tax consultant. The service will be available Mon through Sat on different days in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, Pittsboro and Siler City.
Current Volunteers: Please turn in your hours to RSVP by the 10th of the month following service
Beginning Sat, Jan 24, you may call for an appointment or make one online for the VITA service starting the first week of February. Online appointments can be made at www.orangecountync.gov/aging/vita.asp Please check the web site or call to determine eligibility and to find out how to prepare for your appointment including what to bring.
• Schools Looking for Volunteers to help a young person discover the joys of reading or serve as a mentor, special cultural activity presenter, classroom or school library aide, or after school setting in the Young Scholars Program
We serve walk-in clients with no appointment if there is an open appointment and if it is no later than 2 hours prior to closing time for the tax site. More information about RSVP-VITA will be available after Thurs, Jan 1 online (www.orangecountync.gov/aging/vita.asp).
• Help Senior Center visitors as a key Front Desk Volunteer. Be part of an active community center for older adults. Help with registration, answer phones, orient to facility, meet new faces. Front Desk volunteers needed once a week at Central Orange Senior Center, Thurs 9 am-1 pm or Fri 8-10 am OR at Seymour Center, Tues-Thurs 5-9 pm or Saturday shift
NEW Online Volunteer Matching
Find even more ways to volunteer at HandsOnTriangle.org. Search by skill, agency or zip code.
• Get involved with the VITA free income tax assistance program to assist with taxes. See separate article. Attend one information session Seymour Center: • Sat, Nov 8, 1-3 pm • Thurs, Dec 4, 9-11 am Central Orange: • Wed, Nov 19, 1-3 pm
• Join a volunteer on-call team to help college and GED students challenged with math courses required for graduation
• Quality of life? Learn the importance of helping older adults stay in their home as long as possible. A Friend to Friend volunteer can help make this a reality. One hour a week…visit, take on errands or get outside.
• Did you know memories and music are linked? Once a month gift of music can help revive memories in individuals with dementia. Give special people in assisted living situations an opportunity to listen to music in a familiar setting. Help seniors get set up to listen to their favorite music using an IPOD. Check back once a month to update their music choices • Computer skills? Help coach a variety of computer classes tailored to older adults
COMMUNITY GIVING FUND
The Orange County Community Giving Fund is an encompassing fund for Orange County government, so donations can be given to any department or County-sponsored activity through this fund. Cash, stocks, bonds, or real property gifts will be tax deductible and used for the purpose for which they are given and acknowledged as such. The fund is managed by the Triangle Community Foundation and gives the public an opportunity to designate a tax deductible donation, which supplements the County’s annual budget. Orange County residents can designate part of their estate through the fund and specify the purpose for which the gift will be used. To learn more about the fund or to request an information packet, please visit the Orange County Community Giving Fund Web site at www.ocncgiving.org Note: The Friends of Central Orange Senior Center and the Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center continue to support the respective centers and welcome all levels of financial support which can be made directly to each organization.
For appointments in Orange County, call the RSVP-VITA Phone Line 919245-4242 or the Compass Center for Women & Families 919-968-4610. For appointments in Chatham County, call 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.
Sponsors of RSVP-VITA include RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program (a division of the Orange County Government’s Department on Aging), the IRS, United Way of the Greater Triangle and the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
Orange County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program announces its use of a web tool to help recruit volunteers: HandsOnTriangle.org, which is administered through The Volunteer Center located in Durham. The Volunteer Center provides volunteer services for many Triangle counties including Orange County. RSVP’s goal is to list its volunteer opportunities online and continue highlighting opportunities in the Senior Times and the Dept on Aging’s List Serv newsletter. If you would like to receive the List Serv, send your email request to Myra Austin, maustin@orangecountync.gov.
HandsOnTriangle.org provides a FREE web-based tool to help connect volunteers with agencies’ needs. Already volunteering? Check out the website to see what’s happening in your zip code. Undecided? Check out opportunities by your skill type. Next Orientation to HandOnTriangle.org: Seymour Center, Wed., Feb 18, 9 – 11 am. Call RSVP to sign up 919-245-4241. Limited space. Volunteers can search by zip code, town, subject area or their skill set. When you express interest, your email will be sent to the agency listing the opportunity. You will also get a monthly newsletter of special events.
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Tony Amitrano, Cathy Smith Cole, Myra Crawford, Linda Eads, Carroll Enterkin, Bonnie Johnson, Otis Lyght, Doug and Yvonne Mendenhall, Zhen Ming, Ken Moore, Alaine Pribisko, Sandra G. Quinn, Bob Scully, Joy Simon, Paula Sircus, David Smith, Sara A. Smith, Aimee Tattersall and Lee Werley
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Wellness Special Events From the Health Expert Everyone is welcome! Call the appropriate Center to register. 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.
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Freshstart – Smoking Cessation Program Want to quit smoking? Freshstart is a group based program which helps individuals plan a successful program to stop the use of tobacco products. The information and activities Freshstart presents will help in the understanding of why you smoke and how to make informed choices of techniques to use in your cessation program. Central Orange SC Wed, Dec 17 (352352-04) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Dec 10 (252252-12) 11 – 11:45 am Disaster Planning/Awareness in Orange County Being prepared in the event of a disaster is important to survival. Learning what to do and where to go, how to assemble an emergency kit, make a family emergency plan, and how to communicate during a disaster will help your preparedness. Central Orange SC Wed, Jan 21 (352352-04) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Jan 7 (252252-01) 11 - 11:45 am Introduction to Fitness Classes Exercise is vital to maintaining physical fitness. Come and meet the instructors of the fitness classes offered by the senior centers to learn more about how movement will maintain good health. Central Orange SC Wed, Feb 18 (352352-05) 11 – 11:45 am Seymour Center Wed, Feb 4 (252252-02) 11 – 11:45 am
Senior Times Frequent Faller or at Risk for Falling? Here’s a Way to Help Lower Your Risk for Repeated Falls Nearly 1,000 older adults in Orange County call EMS each year after a fall. Older adults who call EMS due to a fall, or are determined to be at high risk of falling, can receive a follow-up screening by EMS supervisors and be referred for evaluation and services through the Department on Aging. These services may include home safety education, home modifications, counseling, referral for primary or specialized health care, in-home services or other resource referrals. For more information about this program or to schedule a falls risk screening, contact Emergency Services (919-919-245-6192) or Mary Fraser, Aging Transitions Administrator at the Department on Aging (919968-2087). To learn more about the program, please plan to attend one of the following programs: Central Orange SC (234012-01) Mon, Nov 17 3:30 pm Seymour Center (342253-01) Thurs, Nov 20 3:30 pm Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Do you have diabetes? Would you like to learn more about how to manage it? This program will cover the basics of diabetes including: nutrition and meal planning, medications and monitoring, exercise, living 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 Dietitians, Registered Nurses, and other health care professionals for a comprehensive care plan to manage your diabetes. A medical provider referral is needed to enroll in the program. For more information, please call 919-245-2381. Fee: Medicare (no co-pay), Medicaid ($3 copay) and some private insurance will pay for this program. There is a sliding scale fee based on income. Southern Human Services, Center, Chapel Hill or Whitted Services Center, Hillsborough Thurs, Dec 11, 18; Jan 8, 15; Feb 12, 19 12:30 – 5 pm Diabetes On-line Course Do you have, or do you know, an older adult with diabetes? National Council on Aging (NCOA) is offering a FREE online diabetes workshop! Better Choices, Better Health® Diabetes was developed by Stanford University and has been proven to help people with diabetes. Within the program participants will find: • Nutrition and exercise tips
• Make informed treatment decisions • Better communication with doctors Participants log into the workshop from their own computers for just two hrs a week over six weeks. They receive a FREE workbook plus online resources to help them live healthier lives. Please spread the word about this great opportunity! www.restartliving.org/diabetes.php
Eating the Rainbow for Good Nutrition One of the simplest tricks to good nutrition is to eat a variety of colors. Learn how you can get the most from your fruits and vegetables. Join Lori Smith and Brookdale’s culinary team for interactive demonstration while you learn and sample colorful foods, also known as “eating the rainbow”!! Seymour Center Tues, Jan 20 (312255-01) 10:00 am – 11:00 am Falls Recovery Session You’ve Fallen? Well maybe you CAN Get Up! Join occupational and physical therapists and students from UNC-Chapel Hill for an experiential session on getting up after a fall. The leaders will emphasize how to make a sound decision about whether or not to try and get up on your own, and will demonstrate how to use strategies involving both your body and the environment to recover an upright position after a fall. Participants are encouraged to try out these strategies with the session leaders, so come dressed for moving around! Central Orange SC Friday Feb 27 (212250-01) 10 – 11:00am Fitness for Men in the Prime of Life - 12 Essentials The older adults in Orange County are well-known for their active, busy lifestyle. This is the generation that is redefining aging in our society by continuing to work and stay active well into their golden years. Come join this lively interactive workshop will take you through the 12 essentials to physical fitness for women between 55 and 105. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, Certified Fitness Instructor Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Tues, Dec 16 (222253-01) 10:30 - 11:30 am Seymour Center Tues, Dec 9 (342251-01) 10:30 - 11:30 am Learning to Hear Again A 2-week group series provided by Hearing Solutions in the Triangle. Dr Carroll will share information to help empower the participants with taking charge of their hearing. Since hear-
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ing loss affects our family, spouse, friends and staff we strongly encourage everyone to come. Many individuals have an incomplete understanding of the nature and result of hearing loss and taking this class can change interactions with the community. Central Orange SC Mon, Jan 26; Feb 2 1:30 - 2:30 pm (212001-01)
Mobile Prescription Drugs Drop Box at Senior Center Orange County Department on Aging is partnering with the Hillsborough Police Department to provide a Mobile Prescription Drug Drop box. You will be able to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medication in a safe and easy way through a mobile prescription drug drop box at the Senior Center. Just drive up and hand an officer your bag. Central Orange SC Thurs, Feb 26 10:30 – 12 noon Mobile Prescription Drugs Drop Box Did you know the Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough Police Departments provide a Mobile Prescription Drug Drop box. You may dispose of expired, unused and unwanted medication in a safe and easy way through a prescription drug drop box at each of the police department main office locations. Throughout Orange County, residents have three drug disposal locations available: Carrboro Police Department Carrboro Century Center 100 North Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510 Chapel Hill Police Department 828 Martin Luther King Blvd. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Hillsborough Police Department 127 North Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278 Smoke Cessation Program – Freshstart Freshstart is a group based tobacco cessation support program, designed to help individuals plan a successful quit smoking attempt by providing essential information, skills for coping with cravings, and group support. The information and activities received from Freshstart will help you discover why you smoke and what motivates you to quit smoking. Freshstart incorporates the most current guidelines for tobacco cessation into four face to face group support sessions. In each session the participant will learn concise material that will help him or her make informed choices about which techniques they want to
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use for their own quit attempt. During the second and fourth sessions of the program, each participant will receive free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) of their choice. The goal for this program is to increase successful completions from participants who want to quit smoking and stay quit from smoking. To register for the Freshstart program call 919-245-2480 or email us at smokefreeoc@orangecountync.gov. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jan 7-28 (332000-03) 6 - 7 pm Quitting Smoking for Older Adults – On-line Course. The National Institutes of Health (2014) is offering a new web resource to help older adults stop smoking with videos, worksheets, interactive features, strategies, quizzes, and more. It includes a link to the resource Clear Horizons: A Quit Smoking Guide for People 50 and Older. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/quittingsmoking/quittingwhenyoureolder
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Please consult the back page for dates both centers will be closed for the holidays. 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 necessary for ALL classes with a fee, and free ones. For the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough call 919-245-2015, and for the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, call 919-968-2070. Please note: dates the centers will be closed for the holidays are listed on the back page. 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 participants’ 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. Advanced Movement with Mike This advance strength training class targets major muscle groups using various equipment and body weight. Advance strength training incorporates balance and functional movements intended to
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help tone muscles, burn fat and improve bone density. Instructor: Mike Patterson Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Tuesdays (352100) 1 – 1:50 pm
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 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. Instructor: Salli Benedict, Ageless Grace certified instructor, 919-929-8621 and 919-218-6660 (cell) Fee: FREE (registration preferred) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (252013-01) 11:15 am – 12 noon 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 13 – Apr 2 (352117-09) 10 – 10:50 am Chair flow Yoga Flow yoga synchronizes breath and movement as yoga poses run together. Chair Flow Yoga is a series of poses done sitting in a chair, standing by a chair or using a chair instead of the floor for support. This class will increase not only flexibility, but balance, strength and stamina. Expect movement, not just stretching in this yoga class. Each class
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University Mall Walking Program Mall opens for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH * Dec 16 Osteoarthritis Tips - UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center If you have osteoarthritis, general exercise will help maintain flexibility. Do’s and don’ts for exercises will be presented to help with your exercise routine. Jan 20 Preventing Foot Trouble Linda Textoris, Fit Feet Nurse Practicing good foot care and wearing properly fitting shoes are essential to maintaining an active life style. Learn how to prevent foot ailments which can lead to other medical conditions. Feb 17 Healthy Heart Rhonda Quattlebaum, RN – UNC Home Care Coordinator, Post Acute Services Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Orange County Department on Aging is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Come find out how you can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is very important for people who already have it. 8:00 am – Warm-Up Exercises - Mall Center Court 8:20 am – Breakfast served in The Weathervane at Southern Season 8:45 am – Educational Session DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED EACH MONTH CALL 919-968-2070 on, or after, the 3rd Wed 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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begins with centering and ends with relaxation. Instructor: Salli Benedict Fee: $6/class Seymour Center Fridays (352030-01, 02, 03) 11 – 11:50 am Gentle Joy of Yoga It’s never too late to enjoy the many health benefits of yoga! The practice of yoga’s stretching and strengthening exercises and the breathing and relaxation techniques can help to improve your sense of well-being. Yoga is an ideal form of exercise because its movements are smooth and adaptable offering opportunities to promote good bone health as well as gain strength and flexibility to your spine and joints. Class begins with stretching and breathing exercises designed to relieve stress and calm the mind. Class continues with a wide range of poses that enhance strength, mobility, range of motion, balance, and body awareness. The poses used are adapted to everyone at any level of health and fitness and are done either standing or seated. Chairs and props keep everyone safe and supported. Yoga does get better with age - and age gets better with yoga!! Joy has practiced yoga for many years and received her Yoga Teacher Certification in May 2011. She completed a Certificate of Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors from Duke Integrative Medicine in April 2013. Instructor: Joy Gornto, RYT Fee: $6/class Central Orange SC Mon & Thurs (252012-12, 01, 02) 10 – 10:50 am Seymour Center Tuesdays (352023-08) 11 – 11:50 am 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
Senior Times NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) NIA is the latest fusion in mind-body 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 (352016-04, 10, 11, 12) 3:55 - 4:50 pm 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 (352010-18, 19, 20) 3:20 – 4:20 pm Qigong (Energy Work) for Health and Well-being Come join us in exploring the healing and restorative effects of qigong. Qigong is done by matching movement with the breath. Qigong is said to enhance flexibility and strength, improve balance and health, and promote longevity and awareness of the breath. It is a fundamental exercise for T’ai Chi. Beginner class. Instructor: Nina Maier, 919-732-2722, experienced T’ai Chi instructor Fee: $8/class – (drop-ins welcome) Central Orange SC Mondays (252015-12, 01, 02) 7 – 8 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 919-2186660 (cell). Fee: $3/class Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352011) 9:30 – 10:20 am 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 at Central Orange SC. Michael Savino, CTRS, LMBT #00703 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 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, 919-933-2899. Leader: Martha Hadden MS, RN, CS and Certified Instructor in SFQ, and Certified Psychiatric Clinical Specialist in Adult Mental Health. Fee: Donations Seymour Center (352020) Thurs, Dec 18 9 am – 12 noon Fri, Jan 15 9 am – 12 noon Thurs, Feb 19 9 am – 12 noon STAVE Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Fit Session Come and participate in a STAVE PD Fit session. These sessions are designed to address common PD symptoms and improve balance, backward stride length, flexibility, coordination, depression and more. All of the sessions include movement to music that begins with activities in chairs and proceeds with basic figures across
December - February 2015 the floor. For more information about the sessions contact 919- 355-8068 or visit: www.stavefoundation.org Central Orange SC Wednesdays (252006-01) 2 – 2:50 pm Seymour Center – Fitness Studio Thursdays (352037) 1 – 1:50 pm 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, (352021-09, 10, 11) 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 are available. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs (352000-09, 10, 11) 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- 11, 12, 13) 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 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 Dance to be Fit (last Thurs of the month)
December - February 2015 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. An added bonus: Tai Chi may add to your sense of emotional well-being. Class minimum 4, maximum 10. Instructors: Bill Meyers Fee: $56/ 7 week session Seymour Center 2:30 – 3:20 pm Session I - Wed, Dec 31 – Feb 11 (352002 -03) T’ai Chi - Chen Beginner In this class you will experience the Chen Style form of T’ai Chi. This form is characterized by larger steps and bigger arm movements and is designed to open the joints and create more flexibility and stability. It enhances energetic flow, balance and coordination. Instructor: Nina Maier - 919-732-2722 Fee: $8/class Central Orange SC Mondays (252016-12, 01, 02) 4:30 - 5:30 pm T’ai Chi – Wu/Hao Beginner Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Wu/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, 919-732-2722. Fee: $8/ class Central Orange SC Mondays (252008-12, 01, 02) 6 – 6:50 pm T’ai Chi – Yang Short Form – Advance Tai Chi is a low impact, weight bearing aerobic and relaxing exercise that began as a martial art. If practiced regularly it enhances physical and mental health. Tai Chi’s slow gentle circular movements, deep breathing and meditation improves the flow of energy (Chi) through the body. This leads to greater awareness, calmness, and an overall sense of wellness. It is also noted for improving mobility, balance and posture. Advanced students will have the opportunity to practice sensing hands and pushing hands exercises in a noncompetitive environment. The sword form will also be taught and practiced. Instructor: Frank Pruett Fee: $63/7 week session Seymour Center Tuesdays (352005-05, 06) 7 - 8:15 pm Session I: Dec 2 – Jan 13 Session II: Jan 27 – Mar 10
Senior Times Tone, Balance & Tighten - TBT A total body workout of gentle exercises designed to maintain flexibility and balance by strengthening muscles and exercising joints. Class minimum 5. New participants welcome. Instructors: Becci Ritter, Maret Garard Fee: FREE (donations accepted) Seymour Center Wed & Fri (352025) 10:30 – 11:20 am Tone, Balance & Tighten Plus – TBT PLUS This extension of TBT offers a total body workout of gentle exercises as in TBT, but with increased intensity. Emphasis is on promoting flexibility and muscular strength by stretching and toning all the major muscle groups. *** TBT Plus will not meet in December. Class will resume Jan 2 and will focus on increasing flexibility and strength. This is an India – idealized program; newcomers are welcomed and encouraged. Instructor: Becci Ritter Fee: FREE (donations accepted) Fridays (352027-02) 1 – 1:50 pm 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 – Indoors Walk in the Central Orange Senior Center with friends. Fee: FREE Monday and Tuesday (25000-01) 2:30 pm 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 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
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Walmart Walking Program * 3rd THURSDAY EACH MONTH * Additionally, Walmart is open for Walkers Every Monday – Friday at 8 a.m.
Dec 18 Osteoarthritis Tips - UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center If you have osteoarthritis, general exercise will help maintain flexibility. Do’s and don’ts for exercises will be presented to help with your exercise routine. Jan 15 Preventing Foot Trouble Linda Textoris, Fit Feet Nurse Practicing good foot care and wearing properly fitting shoes are essential to maintaining an active life style. Learn how to prevent foot ailments which can lead to other medical conditions. Feb 19 Healthy Heart Rhonda Quattlebaum, RN – UNC Home Care Coordinator, Post Acute Services Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects, Orange County Department on Aging is proudly participating in American Heart Month. Come find out how you can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is very important for people who already have it. 8:00 am – Warm-Up Exercises – Front of Walmart 8:30 am – Breakfast served in Walmart’s training room 8:45 am – Educational Session
DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, REGISTRATION: REQUIRED EACH MONTH CALL 919-245-2015 on, or after, the 3rd Thursday of the month Program supported with funding from: Walmart and UNC Health Care Program sponsored by: Orange County Department on Aging For more information, contact: Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator 919-245-4270
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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 are available. Seymour Center Mon & Wed (352003-09, 10, 11) 1 – 1:50 pm Zumba! - Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar Iniciativa Latina de Bienestar promueve la salud entre las Latinas y hace una comunidad por nuestras clases de Zumba y clases educacional en Español. Las clases incluyen educación sobre la nutrición, seguro medico, la hipertensión, la salud de la mujer, etc. La clase de Zumba se puede ver diferentes estilos de danza, como hiphop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, y mambo. Póngase lista para estar de pie por 50 minutos porque vamos a bailar y sudar! Los beneficios de ejercicio regular y una dieta sana incluyen prevención y control de diabetes, prevención y control de hipertensión, y un bienestar físico y mental- la Iniciativa esta aquí para ayudarle a conseguir estos beneficios. Romina Boyle, monitora de Zumba titulada; Sarah van der Horst, directora- 919- 260- 6899 Precio: GRATIS Seymour Center (354155) Sábados 3:30 – 5:30 pm Zumba - Latina Wellness Initiative (LWI) Latina Wellness Initiative promotes health among Latinas and fosters a sense of community with our Zumba and health awareness classes, all in Spanish! The educational classes have been centered on themes such as nutrition, health insurance, hypertension, women’s health, etc. During the Zumba class you can experience different dance styles, like hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, and mambo. Get ready to be on your feet for 50 min because we are going to dance and sweat! The health benefits of regular physical activity and healthy eating include prevention and control of diabetes, prevention and control of high blood pressure, sense of community, and overall mental and physical well-being. LWI is here to help you get those benefits. Romina Boyle, Zumba certified instructor; Sarah van der Horst, director- 919-260- 6899 Fee: FREE Seymour Center (354155) Saturdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
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SportsPlex classes for Senior Members Healthway SilverSneakers Fitness Program – Please contact SportsPlex with questions about programs and classes at 919-6440339. Classes are held at the Central Orange Senior Center. Silver Sneakers Class Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Alicia Central Orange SC Mondays 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Beth Central Orange SC Tuesday’s 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Cardio Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Alicia Central Orange SC Wednesday 11 – 11:45 am Silver Sneakers Strength (252014-02) Fee: FREE for SportsPlex members and non-members who qualify for a scholarship. Instructor: Kathy Central Orange SC Fridays 11 – 11:45 am Pacesetter Class 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 8:45 – 9:40 am
WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES Please see the back page for the dates both centers will be closed for holidays. 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 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 4; Jan 8; Feb 5 (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 1st & 3rd Fri (252512) 10 am – 3 pm Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Fri (352503) 10 am – 3 pm “Fit Feet” Program – New FEES for 2015! 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 919-9682772, within the Chapel Hill – Carrboro city limits. In the county, call OPT at 919-245-2008. For a “Fit Feet” appointment, call the Senior Center nearest you. Fee: $14/visit for Orange County residents. $27/visit for non-residents. (Starting Jan 1, 2015) * Note: “No-Show” Policy for Fit Feet Clients is to collect $7 for Orange County residents and $13.50 for non- residents 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. Central Orange SC, 919- 245-2015 2nd & 4th Wed, Dec 10, 19 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd & 4th Wed, Jan 14, 28 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm
December - February 2015 2nd & 4th Wed, Feb 11, 25 (252502) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center, 919- 968-2070 1st & 3rd Wed, Dec 3, 17 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Jan 7, 21 (352508) 9am – 4pm 1st & 3rd Wed, Feb 4, 18 (352508) 9 am – 4 pm 2nd Wed, Dec 10; Jan 14; Feb 11 (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 919-843-4096. Fee: FREE 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 BS /ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Specialist. Nancy also specializes in one on one balance training. Additional private sessions are available for $25 per 1hr session. All personal trainer sessions are by appointment made at the Seymour Center’s front desk. Fee: $25/hour (after first 30-min free session) Seymour Center Mondays (353595) 1 - 4 pm Wednesdays (353595) 1– 4 pm Tues & Thurs (353595) 8 am – 1:30 pm Fri – dates vary/month (353595) 1 – 4 pm Sat – dates vary /month (353595) Call for times Physical Function Screen THIS FREE ASSESSMENT IS A REQUIREMENT FOR EVERYONE BEFORE THE INITIAL USE OF THE FITNESS STUDIO; AND BI-ANNUALLY 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 report with your functioning levels. The assessment will take about 45-min to complete, including your personal feedback. If you have any questions about the program, contact Latonya Brown, Wellness
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Coordinator, 919-245-4270. 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 919-2452015 for the Central Orange SC for an appointment and to receive your forms. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Fri, Dec 12, 19; Jan 9, 16; Feb 13, 20 (252503) 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center Fri, Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6 (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, revitalizing 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 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Provider: Toni Shaw, Certified Reflexologist Fee: Fees: $10/15 min; $25/30 min; $35/45 min; and $55/1 hr. Gift certificates are available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy. Central Orange SC Last Mondays (252513) 9 am – 2 pm Seymour Center Fridays (352541) 1 – 3 pm
Do You Have Osteoarthritis Joint Symptoms? You could benefit from getting more physical activity! Consider joining a research study for couples to learn how to improve your health by becoming more active in your daily life. You may be eligible if you are: (1) an adult with osteoarthritis symptoms in your hips or knees, (2) married to or living with your partner, and (3) both willing to join the study and complete study activities. Participation in this study is voluntary and confidential. It includes compensation. And it starts with a short phone screening interview. For more information, call us toll free at 844-966-7538
UNC Geriatric Specialty Clinic Are you concerned because • You have two or more medical problems or health conditions? • You have to take more and more medications? • You are overwhelmed by the cost of your medicine? • You want to remain independent and have a better quality of life? Meeting Your Primary Care Needs and Providing you with Specialist Care in Aging Complex Medical Care and Balancing Medications Call 919-957-6599 (press 1) for information or appointments. Referrals not required. Multi-lingual appointments available.
Physical Therapy Clinics 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.
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FITNESS STUDIO- SEYMOUR CENTER Department on Aging - Wellness Program The fitness studio in the Seymour Center strength. The fitness area’s exercise is 624 sq ft of space nestled inside the state of machines were donated by UNC Health Care. the art 25,000 sq ft Center. The fitness studio, Eligibility: Orange County Residents age 55 with exercise machines, helps users increase and older are eligible to join. their endurance, maintain balance and build Membership Fees Individuals Couple $ $ Annual Rate: 200 (one lump sum) 300 $ $ Bi-Annual Rate: 120 (paid on joining & 6 month intervals) 160 $ $ Quarterly Rate: 65 (paid quarterly – Jan, April, July, Oct) 90 $ $ Monthly Rate: 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, Wed, Fri 1 - 4 pm Tues & Thurs: 8 am – 8:30 pm Tues & Thurs*: 8 am - 1 pm Saturdays: 8 am – 1:30 pm 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 Personal 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.
SENIOR CENTER SportsPlex Membership 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. 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 Individuals Couple Annual Rate: $300 (one lump sum) $420 Paid in Full by: 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 payment of the membership fee. 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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Page 20 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 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 at 919-967-2215, a Reiki practitioner for 25 years or e-mail: lorrainelewis@ earthlink.net Call the Seymour Center at 919- 968-2070 to make an appointment. Fees: $55/1 hr; $65/1.5 hrs Seymour Center 2nd and 4th Wed (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 funded 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 is a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist #2009. She has extensive experience working with older adults. Focus on problematic areas, or get a total body massage. Call 919-968-2070 for 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 Tues & Thurs (352512) 9 am - 2 pm Therapeutic Massage Michael A Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is a licensed Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork Therapist #00703.
Senior Times Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reiki technique massage. Call 919- 967-1043 for information, or to schedule a Sat appointment. Call 919-968-2070 for a week day 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 Toni Shaw is 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 below. 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, 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.
Wellness – Interest Groups Passage Meditation (Satsang) “The Eight Point Program of Passage Meditation was developed by Ecknath Easwaran. It is non-denominational, 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 re-
lationships, release deeper resources and realize one’s highest potential”. Visit www.easwaran.org for more information, or contact Annette at 919260-1995. Fee: FREE Seymour Center 2nd & 4th Sat: Dec 11; Jan 8, 22; Feb 12, 26 (352047) 9 – 10:30 am Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) A weight loss support group, TOPS, is a non-profit 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 for more information. Fee: First visit is free. Central Orange SC Tuesdays (257000-01) 11 am – 12 noon (Weigh-in: 10:30 am in the Wellness Room) Weight Watchers - 12 noon If you are interested in joining a noontime Weight Watchers program, or if you are a member and would like to meet at COSC please contact Terry at 919-245-2016 for additional information. Central Orange SC
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Please consult the back page for dates both centers will be closed. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Group The 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 Bereavement Support Group This is caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. This Bereavement support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable resources to help you recover from your loss and look forward to rebuilding your life. Seymour Center Thursdays 6 -7:30 pm
December - February 2015 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. Reservations are not required but supervised activities can be available for loved ones during group time with a reservation 24 hours in advance. For reservations, call 919-968-2087. For more information about the group and caregiving in general, call Pam Tillett at 919-2454278. Central Orange SC (255005-1) 1st Tues, Dec 2; Jan 6; Feb 3 4 – 5:30 pm Seymour Center (352755) 2nd and 4th Fri, Dec 12; Jan 9, 23; Feb 13, 27 10:30 am – 12 noon 3rd Thurs: Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19 5 – 6:30 pm Hearing Loss Association of Chapel Hill Call Ruth Miller, 919-622-8467. Low Vision Support Group For more info contact Carol Tickle at 919-643-2620. Seymour Center (352777) 1st Tues, Dec 2; Jan 6; Feb 3 10 am LGBT Seniors Group Please join fellow LGBT seniors for socializing, laughter and support as the Seymour Center offers a safe and welcoming place to gather. Come join us and get involved. The group meets the second and fourth Thurs from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Seymour Center. Refreshments are provided by Root Cellar (formerly Foster’s Market) in Chapel Hill. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or contact Janice Tyler (jtyler@ orangcountync.gov), Director of Orange County Department on Aging, for information. Seymour Center (357103) 2nd and 4th Thurs, Dec 11; Jan 8, 22; Feb 12, 26 6 – 7:30 pm Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group Join other individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 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 919-9681530; Nancy 919-956-5849; or Alex 919-572-6336. Seymour Center (352752) Last Tues, Dec 30; Jan 27; Feb 24 6:30 – 8 pm
December - February 2015 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 919-402-1630 or KayeMaltbie@gmail.com. More information about NAMI Orange County is available at www. NAMIOrange.org Central Orange SC (255012-01) 2nd Mon, Dec 8; Jan 12; Feb 9 12 noon – 1:30 pm Seymour Center (357009) 2nd & 4th Tues, Dec 9, 23; Jan 13, 27; Feb 10, 24 7 – 8:30 pm
Senior Times are welcome to come and participate in this quarterly meeting. For information, call Mitzi Twine, 919-419-9091. Seymour Center (352833) Sat, Dec 13 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Quarterly Deep Brain Stimulation Education/Support Group UNC Movement Disorders Center will be hosting an education and support group for Deep Brain Stimulation. This group will be offered on a quarterly basis. Snacks will be provided – yum! Anyone who has had DBS, and their families, are welcome to join us. Due to limited room capacity, please preregister by contacting Jessica Katz, UNC Center Coordinator and Clinical Social Worker, at 919-843-1657 or Parkinson’s Disease Caregivers jkatz@neurology.unc.edu. Seymour Center Support Group Join family and friends who care for people TBA – contact Jessica Katz 2 – 3 pm with Parkinson’s disease in this support group. Share your experiences and learn Stroke Support Group new skills. Facilitated by UNC-CH Dept of Neurology. For information, contact: Jessica Contact Kelly O’Brien at 919-9662029 L. Katz, MSW, P-LCSW Center CoordiUNC Wellness Center @ Meadownator& Clinical Social Worker, National mont Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence Movement Disorders Center, UNC-CH 2nd Wed, Dec 10; Jan 14; Feb 11 1 pm Department of Neurology 919-843-1657, or visit the website: www. Triangle Aphasia Project, Unchapelhillparkinsons.weebly.com Seymour Center (352851) limited Maura English Silverman, MS, CCC/ 1st Tues, Dec 2; Jan 6; Feb 3 SLP, Founder and Senior Advisor. 12:30 – 1:30 pm Visit the web site at www.asphaParkinson’s Disease Support Group siaproject.org for more information. UNC CRC Building Open to both the person with Parkinson’s Thursdays and/or the caregiver. Lunch is served at 12 1:30 - 2:30 pm noon before the meeting. Get lunch tickets at the center beginning at 11 am. They are given on a first come, first served basis. No Women’s Support Group (Mandarin Only) registration is needed for the group. Central Orange SC (255004-1) Meet with other women once a month to discuss the challenges new 4th Wed, Jan 28; Feb 25 11:15 am – 1 pm Seymour Center (352879) immigrant women face. Also come to discuss the available resources, 1st Tues, Dec 2; Jan 6; Feb 3 seek emotional peer support and 1:30 - 3 pm explore options for decision-making. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group It is a safe environment where people respect privacy. The maximum of parAddition There is a new addition to the regularly held ticipants is eight. Please register with Chapel Hill Parkinson’s Support Group! The the facilitator before you come. Facilitator: Zhenzhen Yu format is: care-partners meet 12:30 - 1:30 Fee: FREE pm, and the full group meets 1:30 - 3 pm Seymour Center every 1st Tues of the month at the SeyTue, Jan 27 (314027-01) mour Center. Every other month, people 10 – 11 am with Parkinson’s will meet WHILE the Tues, Feb 24 (314027-02) care-partners meet, but separately, at the 10 – 11 am white table in the small alcove outside the Dogwood room. Please visit: www.chapelhillparkinsons.weebly.com for updates. For questions, contact the support group leader, Jessica Katz, at 919- 843-1657 or jkatz@ neurology.unc.edu. Seymour Center 1st Tues, Jan 6 1:30 – 3 pm Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) PH Association Requests: Patients, family members, friends, and anyone who would like to learn more about this disease
Seymour Technology Center Computer Classes Winter & Spring 2015 SESSION ENROLL 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 To check our class schedule & course descriptions, or to sign up for our upcoming class announcements, Go to our web site: www.seymourtechcenter.org. GENERAL INFORMATION Prerequisites: You must own an IBM-compatible Personal Computer with Windows Vista, 7 or 8 operating system. If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Many of the classes we teach run on Windows PCs as well as MacBooks. You may bring your MacBook to class and use it for any of the following classes: iPad, Facebook, Ancestry, Pinterest, Digital Photography, and Picasa Essentials. Supplies: Students will need to purchase, and bring to class, a USB Flash drive with a GB of free space. For Computer Fundamentals, a 2, 4 or 8 Gig drive is more than enough. Go to an office supply or big box store and buy their cheapest drive. Curriculum: Courses range from basics to more advanced topics and are tailored to seniors age 50 and above. Schedule: Full courses run 12-16 hours, with 2 two-hour classes a week for 3-4 weeks. Workshops vary from 1 to 3 sessions. Seminars are 1 session. See the table that follows. Instruction: Many classes allow a maximum of 9 students, each with a computer and a comprehensive student guide. Experienced teachers and coaches, 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.
Page 21 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 are considering offering a course similar to the Computer Fundamentals course utilizing an iPhone or iPad and a similar course using the screen reading program JAWS. 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.
Winter & Spring 2015 Classes Android Smartphones and Tablets - This 3-session workshop will show you how to use your Android Smartphone or Tablet. Except for phone calls, these devices work the same way. We’ll show you how to use the Home screen and Settings. Phone users will learn to make and answer calls and manage your contacts. Then we’ll explore texting and email. We’ll search the web, play with YouTube, set up calendars, tasks and alarms. We’ll use the camera for photos and videos. And, we’ll show you how to find free and fee apps - including games to personalize your Phone or Tablet. Class fee $15. Computer Fundamentals using Windows 7 and 8 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, web browsing and e-mail. The relative emphasis on Windows 7 and 8 will depend on the needs of the particular class. Class fee $25. Computer Security & Backup: Protect Yourself – U.S. online shoppers number over 100 million. In this free seminar you will learn some of the basic ways to protect yourself in this fast-paced online world. Of course, in spite of our best efforts, things can go wrong. You need to have good computer security software and a backup method in place for your computer files. We will teach you how to
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WINTER SPRING 2015 COURSE SCHEDULE * COURSE Prepare Your Taxes - TurboTax Software (W - 2 sessions) Picasa Essentials (C - 8 sessions) Computer Fundamentals w/ Windows 7 & 8 (C - 8 sessions) Computer Security & Backup Seminar (S - 1 session) Photo Gallery for Windows (W - 2 sessions) Introduction to Windows 8 (S - 1 session) Converting to Gmail (W - 1 session) Introduction to Facebook (W - 2 sessions) Introductino to Word Processing (W - 3 sessions) Everything Google (W - 1 session) iPad/iTunes/iCloud (W - 2 sessions) Exploring Windows 8 (C - 6 sessions) Intro to Your Mac & OS X (W - 3 sessions) File Management (W - 2 sessions) “Free Stuff” (S - 1 session) Skype (W - 1 session) Pinterest (W - 1 session) Introduction to Ancestry.com (W - 2 sessions) Andriod Smartphones & Tablets (W - 3 sessions) * Courses meet for 2 hours twice a week for 4 weeks, except as noted.
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January Prepare Your Taxes w/ TurboTax Software (359016-04) Fri (Jan 23 & 30) 1-4 pm Picasa Essentials: Org., Edit & Share Photos (359055-03) Mon/Wed (Jan 26 -Feb 25) 9-11 am Computer Fundamentals using Windows 7 & 8 (359000-08) Mon/Wed (Jan 26- Feb 18) 1-3 pm Computer Security & Backup (359035-07) Fri (Jan 30) 9-11 am February Photo Gallery for Windows (359034-04) Tues & Thurs (Feb 3 & 5) 9-11 am Introduction to Windows 8 (359052-07) Tues (Feb 10) 9-11 am Converting to Gmail (359018-03) Thurs (Feb 12) 9-11 am Introduction to Facebook (359008-06) Mon & Wed (Feb 23 & 25) 1-3 pm Introduction to Word Processing (359033-02) Tues, Thurs & Tues 1-3 p (Feb 24, 26 & Mar 3) Everything Google (359006-06) Fri (Feb 27) 9-11 am March iPad/iTunes/iCloud (359050-03) File Management (359001-05) Exploring Windows 8 (359052-08) Introduction to Your Mac & OS X (359030-05) “Free Stuff” (359037-01) Skype (359004-03) Pinterest.Com (359036-04)
Mon & Wed (Mar 2 & 4) 9-12 Noon Mon & Wed (Mar 9 & 11) 9-11 am Tues/Thurs (Mar 10 to 26) 1-3 pm Thurs, Tues & Thurs 9-11 am (Mar 12, 17 & 19) Fri (Mar 13) 9-11 am Fri (Mar 27) 9-11 am Tues (Mar 31) 9-11 am
April Android Smartphones & Tablets Introduction to Ancestry.Com iPad/iTunes/iCloud
Fri (Apr 10 - 24) ) 1-3 pm Tues & Thurs (Apr 7 & 9) 9-11 am Tues & Thurs (Apr 14 & 16)1-4 pm
REGISTRATION FEES Class fees: 12 to 16 hour Courses - $25; 2 to 6 hour Workshops - $15; 2 to 3 hour Seminars – free.
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Payment – In person by credit card or by personal check payable to “OCDOA” (Orange County Dept. on Aging). Payment is due at time of registration. Without the continuing support of the Orange County Department on Aging and the Seymour Center, this program would not be possible.
install Microsoft Security Essentials and give you some easy-to-do computer backup alternatives. FREE Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat.
Converting to Gmail – This workshop will lead you through converting from your old email address to Gmail. Converting means you will be prepared to stop using your old email address and will make all your email messages come to your new address. Many students will do the entire conversion in the workshop, because Google has written conversion tools that make things easy! Important: (1) Let the instructor know ahead of time which old email system you are using, so he can be ready when you arrive. Send Mike Gilliom a note with your old email address to mgilliom@gmail.com. (2) Bring to class your old email account name (email address) and account password. Make sure you can access your email account on web mail (for example, at www.yahoo.com or www.aol.com). We will use these as part of the conversion to Gmail. And, if you don’t yet have a Gmail account, go to www.google.com and get one– and bring this address and password, too. (3) Note about Yahoo! email. Students are finding that converting from Yahoo! to Gmail can only be completed by using an email client program such as Thunderbird or Outlook. Class fee $15. Everything Google - Google offers us lots of free, web-based apps 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 Google Drive (Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations), Photos and Videos (Picasa), Calendar, YouTube, Maps, Google Earth, Groups, 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 8 - In this 6-session class, students will experience the new features of Windows 8, including how to personalize their device, understand basic navigation of Windows 8, the desktop, downloading apps they like, and will learn about using the cloud to their advantage. If you are a Windows 7 user this is your chance to get a heads up on Microsoft’s Windows 8 modern interface designed for mobile devices (the wave of the future). The presentation of the Windows 8 desktop will benefit both Windows 8 and Windows 7 users as the Windows 8 desktop environment is actually Windows 7. Class fee $25.
December - February 2015 File Management – This workshop will help you become more self-sufficient in managing the information you choose to save on your Personal Computer. It guides you through practice exercises that use features of the operating system designed to create and organize “folders” that hold the information you produce or obtain from other sources. This will help you get started reorganizing your personal files and folders so that they are easier to locate and access. The skills practiced in this workshop are applicable to every task you perform on your computer. Class fee $15. “Free Stuff” Seminar – We will show you lots of free apps for Windows, Macs, iPads and Android devices. For example, we’ll show you alternatives to Microsoft Office that are fully compatible with them. You can browse in the app stores offered by Apple, Microsoft & Google, and we will show you how easy and safe it is to use the cloud for parking your creations. FREE Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat. Introduction to Ancestry.Com - 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. Class fee $15. Introduction to Facebook – Facebook is used and enjoyed by people of all ages. Facebook provides easy ways to exchange communications 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 are also covered. Class fee $15. Introduction to Windows 8 Seminar – In this seminar, learners will experience the new features of Windows 8 including the standard apps (applications) and will get a great overview of how to navigate Windows 8. FREE Seminar – Please enroll to save your seat. Introduction to Word Processing - This 3-session workshop will introduce the student to the basics of word processing. The students will have the opportunity to work with a basic word processing program called Wordpad and more sophisticated word processing programs, such as, Word 2010 and Word 2013. You will learn how to use the ribbon. 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,
Senior Times and changing line spacing and alignment. Prerequisite: If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals. Class fee $15. Introduction to Your Mac & OS X – This 3-session workshop is for current Mac owners who would like to learn more about using their Mac, and prospective Mac owners 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; system preferences (settings for, hardware, internet, printer); setting up user accounts; setting up and syncing iCloud; 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 using a Mac laptop and classroom projector. Bring your own Mac laptop and follow along or simply watch the demonstration. When you enroll, send your email address to seymourtechcenter@gmail.com so you can talk ahead of time with the instructor about your current Mac and PC experience. Class fee $15. iPad/iTunes/iCloud –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. Photo Gallery for Windows This 2-session workshop will teach you how to edit, organize, combine, and share your photos. Photo Gallery is a free download (sometime loaded by a vendor) and part of Windows Essentials 2012 for Windows 7 and an option on Windows 8.1. Windows Essentials 2012 also includes tools for movies, instant messaging, email, and more; however, this workshop will focus on editing techniques and printing your photos with Photo Gallery. Class fee $15. Picasa Essentials: Organizing, Editing & Sharing Photos using Picasa 3 - You will learn to install Picasa, the free PC program from Google, and organize, edit and share your digital photos. In class, you will download your photos from your camera to a computer. 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 and collages. You will create your own web albums, order prints online and share your photos with your friends. Prerequisites: Students must have a digital camera and have a working knowledge of Windows. Please bring a flash drive with at least a GB of space for the first session. Later you will bring your camera with its battery charged and the cable that connects your camera to a computer to class. Note: No classes Feb 16 & 18. Class fee $25 Pinterest.Com is a pinboard-style photo sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Users can browse other pinboards for inspiration, re-pin’ images to their own pinboards, or ‘like’ photos. Pinterest is a tool for collecting and organizing things you love. Class fee $15. Prepare Your Taxes Using TurboTax Software - 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 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 - Skype is a very popular way to stay in touch with your loved ones! Skype is a free program that lets you make voice or video calls over the Internet using your computer’s web camera and microphone. Calls between computers running Skype are free, and calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee. Skype also supports instant messaging, file transfer, and videoconferencing. Skype has many millions of registered users. In this workshop we will start by helping you connect your own computer or tablet to the internet. Then we will explore Skype’s key features. If you bring your own laptop or tablet to class, you must have Skype already installed with a Skype account name and password already checked out. To install Skype and set up your Skype account:
Page 23 On computers: Go to www.skype. com, click the Download button, and follow the instructions. iPads & Android smartphones & tablets: Go to the app store for your device, download Skype, and start it up. If you don’t have a Skype account, you will be asked to create one as part of the setup. You will also be asked if you want to use your existing Microsoft account for Skype. Once you have created your Skype account you can sign into Skype on any device. In class, you are welcome to use your own Skype account - or one of ours - with one of our class PCs. Start times: If you’d like to bring your own device (laptop or tablet), come at 9 am and be ready to connect to our classroom internet network. Otherwise, come at 9:30 and use our desktop computers. You can use your own Skype account or use one of ours. Skype instruction starts at 9:30. Class Fee $15
ART CLASSES
Please consult the back page for the dates both centers are closed for the holidays. Acrylic Painting Class – Beginners Join artist Dan Eubanks and learn to paint with acrylics. Dan has a degree in Fine Art and also in Visual Communication from NC Central Univ. You will learn about color application and blending as well as working with the back, middle, and foreground of your painting. You don’t need to be able to draw to learn how to paint and create beautiful artwork. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for a list of supplies. Fee: $40 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Tues, Dec 2 - 30 (no class Dec 23) (254008-12) 2 – 3:30 pm Session II: Tues, Jan 6 - 27 (254008-01 2 – 3:30 pm Session III: Tues, Feb 3 - 24 (254008-02) 2 – 3:30 pm Artists Together: Open Art Studio Open Art Studio is a unique opportunity for artists to drop in for 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. Central Orange SC Fridays (254009-01) 10 am – 2 pm Seymour Center Thursdays (357061) 9 - 11 am
Page 24 Chinese Brush Painting Participants will learn techniques to paint flowers, animals, birds, landscapes or other areas of interest. Classes are for all levels of experience, from beginner to experienced, as the students will receive individualized instruction. 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, as well as medium and small brushes. 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: $112 per 8 week Session Seymour Center Session I: Tues, Oct 14 – Dec 2 (354007-12) 2 – 4 pm Session II: Tues, Jan 6 – Feb 24 (354007-01)
ART & CRAFTS CLASSES
Drawing Charcoal is a versatile and forgiving medium for learning to draw. Learn to draw the natural world in 3 dimensions with correct proportions, values, perspective, light effects and more. Beginners and more advanced students welcome. Instructor: Rebecca Margolese-Malin. Work can be seen in the lobby of the Seymour Center and at www.RMargolese-Malin.com Materials list available at the front desk. Fee: $60 for 4 weeks Seymour Center Session I: Tues, Jan 13 – Feb 3 (354053-02) 10 am – 12 noon Session II: Tues, Feb 10 – Mar 3 (354053-03) Mixed Media Art In this mixed media creative class students will explore a variety of techniques and materials, which may include: carving your own rubber stamp for printing; stenciling; matte mediums; pen and ink; assorted specialty papers and paints. Possible projects include an art book; a journal; artist trading cards; greeting cards and canvas work. Instructor: Sandra Smith Fee: $40 (Includes all materials and supplies) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Dec 1 - 22 (244013-12) 6 – 8 pm Session II: Mon, Jan 26 – Feb 16 (244013-01) 6 – 8 pm Oil Painting – Beginning Class is a general introduction to art history, including 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 learn-
Senior Times ing to paint still lifes, landscapes and portraits. Instructor: David Sovero, local artist, teacher, and musician Fee: $60 per session (5 weeks) Central Orange SC Session I: Mon or Wed, Jan 26 – Feb 25 3 – 5 pm (254014-01) Seymour Center Session I: Mon or Fri, Oct 27 – Dec 5 10 am – 12 noon (354002-10) Session II: Mon or Fri, Jan 26 – Feb 23 10 am – 12 noon (354002-11) Papercutting Workshop: A Form of Art Emerges from Cut Paper Wikipedia describes it best! Papercutting is the art of cutting paper designs. The art has evolved uniquely all over the world to adapt to different cultural styles. Jianzhi is a traditional style of papercutting in China. Jianzhi has been practiced in China since at least the 6th century AD. Jianzhi has a number of distinct uses in Chinese culture, almost all of which are for health, prosperity or decorative purposes. Red is the most commonly used color. Come learn how to cut intricate patterns in paper and turn it into art. This interesting technique involves using scissors or paper cutting knives. Once you get into it, you will pleasantly surprise yourself with an ornate masterpiece. Class is limited to 15 participants. Must have 10 registered for this class to take place. Materials provided by instructor. Instructors: Jinxiu Alice Zhao Fee: $10 Seymour Center Wed, Dec 3 (314024-01) 1:30 - 3 pm Pastel Painting Join Kim Werfel and learn about painting in Soft Pastels. Beginners will work with Kim in doing a project together from a photo. Kim will assist more advanced students in working on their own independent projects. Kim has a BFA and MS in Art Education, and has taught in public and private schools as well as workshops. She’s a member of the Pastel Society of NC and is on the Chatham County Studio Tour. See her website at www. kimwerfel.com. Minimum: 4 students Fee: $75 (5 weeks) Seymour Center Session I: Mon, Jan 26 – Feb 23 (353051-02) 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 Central Orange SC Fee: $30 (3 weeks) Session I: Thurs, Dec 4 – Dec 18
(254010-12) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Fee: $50 (5 weeks) Session II: Thurs, Jan 22 – Feb 19 (254010-01) 1:30 – 3:30 pm Watercolor Art Classes Whether you are a beginner of an accomplished artist, you will learn in this class and complete a beautiful, ready-to-frame painting on 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 optional $35 materials fee Seymour Center “A Southern Swamp” (354010-04) Session I: Wed, Jan 7 - 28 9 am – 12 noon “Still Life with Pomegranates” (354010-05) Session II: Wed, Feb 4 - 25 9 am – 12 noon Zentangle® Zentangle® 101: The Basics Zentangle is a method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing, increases focus and creativity, and provides an increased sense of personal wellbeing. Participants learn the philosophy behind Zentangle, take the first steps in creating tangles and practice repetitive pattern making. During the Basics, participants will learn 8 tangles to create 2 Zentangle “tiles” and shading techniques that makes the Zentangle tile come alive or “pop”. Supplies: Mini-kit- (one included per person) - Official Zentangle tiles, Micron pen, pencil, blending stump, practice sheets and welcome note from Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. Official Zentangle supplies are available for purchase at all times. Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Fee: $35 (2 1/2 hours). Early Registration: Zentangle 101 and Colors together: $60; Zentangle 101 and Zendala together: $65; All three classes: $95 Central Orange SC Tues, Jan 27 (244009-10) 2:45 – 5:15 pm Thurs, Jan 29 (244009-11) 6 – 8:30 pm Seymour Center Sat, Jan 24 (324008-08) 10:30 am – 1pm Zentangle® Color and Textures Zentangle is a method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. It is a fascinating new art form that is fun and relaxing, increases focus and creativity, and provides an increased sense of personal well-being. In this workshop you will create
December - February 2015
layers of wonderful color on beautiful textured paper. This technique can be used in large format as framed art, in smaller pieces as greeting cards or even smaller as ATC or collage. Let your intuition be your guided muse! Bring your mini-kit from level the one class and watercolor paints or pencils Kit fee: $5 includes the use of instructor provided materials. Watercolor set available for purchase $10. Please advise during registration PLEASE NOTE -Zentangle®101 is required for this class. Fee: $35 (3 hours). Early Registration: Zentangle 101 and Colors together: $60; Zentangle 101 and Zendala together: $65; All three classes: $95 Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Central Orange SC Tues, Feb 24 (244009-12) 2:45 – 5:15 pm Thurs, Feb 26 (244009-13) 6 – 8:30 pm Seymour Center Sat, Feb 21 (324008-09) 10 am -1pm Zendala® or Zentangle Inspired Mandala Workshop Man’s quest of a deeper understanding of the disciplines for spiritual teaching, creating sacred spaces, focusing attention and meditation leads us to Mandalas. Creating a Mandala using the Zentangle® method is called Zendala. Using this wonderful art form to create a beautiful Zendala is fun. It is an easy way to create by quieting the mind and filling your Zendala with tangles. During this 3 hr workshop, you will learn: steps to make your own Zendala template using the new Zendala® tile, use specific tangles to create an enchanting Zendala, and add shape, beautiful and depth with shading. Participants learn to build a Mandala without measuring using the skills and repetitive patterns or tangles learned in Zentangle. Supplies: Bring your mini-kit from the level one class, all other supplies included. PLEASE NOTE -Zentangle® 101 is required for this class. Fee: $40. Early Registration fee: Zentangle 101 and Colors together $60; Zentangle 101 and Zendala together $65; Fee for all three classes: $95 Instructor: Sharon Lynn Payne, CZT Central Orange SC Tues, Mar 24 (244009-14) 2:45 – 5:45 pm Thurs, Mar 19 (244009-15) 6 – 9 pm Seymour Center Sat, Mar 21 (324008-10) 10 am -1 pm
December - February 2015
CRAFT CLASSES
Please consult the back page for dates both centers are closed for the holidays. Bobbin Lace Making Newcomers are always welcome. Some instruction is available, as are supply resources. Contact: Janice Tyler at 919245-4255, or jtyler@orangecountync. gov Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Mon (356004) 11 am – 1 pm Busy Beaders of Central Orange - 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 re-string, 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 Fridays (244005) 3 – 5 pm Central Orange Carvers (Woodcarving) Men and women as well as all skill levels are invited to attend one or both classes. If you are experienced, share your knowledge with us, if you have no carving experience, we’ll teach you. We will teach you safety, sharpening, wood grain, stop cuts and center lines. Use our tools through your first project, a boot. If you like carving we’ll assist you in selecting the tools and wood you will need to buy for the type of carving that interests you. It costs you only $1 for the boot cutout. You may select your own project or join a group one. We are currently making comfort birds, small stylized birds we give to senior center regulars as they face sickness or stress in their lives. Central Orange SC Wednesdays (254033-01) 1 – 2:30 pm or Wednesdays (254033-02) 6 – 7:30 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
Senior Times Creative Crafters Creative Crafters offers a variety of jewelry making and specific projects that encourage creative and unique craft projects. The fifth Tuesday will be a special project. Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: FREE (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Thursdays (254034) 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center Jewelry Making Tues: Dec 2 –23; Jan 6 - 27; Feb 3 – 24 (354018) 10:30 am – 3:30 pm DIY: Fringe Scarf Fringe, fancy and fashion is now all into one. Kick the winter off with a cute light weight scarf that was once an old t-shirt. This do it yourself craft is sure to get you thinking of other clothing items that can be repurposed for another use as well. Bring no more than two T-shirts you are no longer wearing and leave the class making a new fashion statement. Scissors and beads for decorating will be provided. Instructors: Corina Riley and Cydnee Sims Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jan 14 (314020-01) 2 - 4 pm DIY: Sharpie Art Do you have a favorite saying or quote that you love? Wouldn’t it be neat to see it on something you would use often like a coffee mug? Register for this unique opportunity to design your next coffee mug with a sharpie marker. By simply using sharpies and a little heat to seal the message, you will create a craft that is sure to impress and can be given as unique gifts as well. Whether you freehand or use stencils to personalize to your liking, the sky is the limit. Instructors: Robin Bailin and Cydnee Sims Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Feb 4 (314021-01) 2- 4 pm Eggery Art A lost but unique art of its kind, egg art dates back 2,000 years, and offers many forms. Class will explore a very simple technique that is sure to be a fun and creative egg decorating experience. Eggs will be hand-painted and embellished as you desire. Paint and tools will be provided by the instructor. You will need to bring half a dozen white extralarge eggs to the class. Instructor: Mike Mitchell Fee: FREE (please bring 6 white extralarge eggs) Seymour Center Fri, Mar 6 – Mar 27 (344018-01) 1 - 3 pm
Elegant Ornament Decorating It’s the first week of December which means Christmas is right around the corner! Come decorate a few ornaments for your Christmas tree with the use of pearls and dazzling ribbon which will make your tree look elegant. Space is limited, so make sure to save a spot! Instructor: Katie Moore Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon, Dec 1 (214013-01) 10 am Fused Glass Jewelry Many things can be made with fused glass. You can make jewelry such as ear rings, pendants, bracelets or belt buckles. You can also make plates and bowls in various shapes and sizes. Share your work with friends and family. Here is your chance to do all of the above while experimenting with fused glass. The instructor will guide you through the step by step process during a 4-week class in which you can make several unique pieces. Once you have taken this class, you will want to take it again and again. We also melt wine bottles into interesting serving plates and bowls. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: Listed below per session, + $40 material fee payable to instructor at the first class of each session. Central Orange SC Fee: $30 (3 weeks) + materials Session I: Thurs, Dec 4 - 18 (254020-12) 4 – 5:30 pm Fee: $40 (4 weeks) + materials Session II: Thurs, Jan 8 - 29 (254020-01) 4 – 5:30 pm Session III: Thurs, Feb 5 - 26 (254020-02) 4 – 5:30 pm Japanese Embroidery Come and learn this specialized art form! Traditional Japanese Embroidery is 1,600 yrs old and only came to the US in 1985. Learning this special art can take up to 10 yrs 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 7 & 8 (353050-14) 9 am – 4 pm Knifty Knitters Come and join our growing knitting community. All levels of ability are welcome. Experienced knitters help beginners with basic knit and purl stitches.
Page 25 Beginning kits are available. Although some materials will be available, you are welcome to bring your own yarn and needles. Please call Kai Mei at 919960-7690 or Maret Garard at 919-619-1142. Kit Fee: FREE Seymour Center 1st & 3rd Thurs, Dec 4, 18; Jan 15; Feb 5, 19 (324067) 1:30 – 3 pm (no class on Jan 1) 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 (plus supplies) Central Orange SC Wednesdays (234000-01) 9 – 11 am Mystery Ornament Making Party Bring in the festivities with a little mystery! You will have a grand time making and designing an ornament, enjoying a little holiday jazz and tasty treats! When you complete your personalized ornament, use it as a gift, hang it on your tree or even an ornament stand for the holidays. Come join the holiday cheer! Instructor: Eileen Accipella Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Dec 19 (314025-01) 2 - 4 pm New Year’s T-shirt Design Ring or bling in the New Year with your very own fashion wear! Customize your T-shirt for 2015 with a design of your choice or just plenty of bling! Bring a plain T-shirt (long or short sleeve, any color of your choice) to this exciting class. Decorating materials provided for a small fee. You are welcome to bring decorating embellishments as well. In addition, there will be group toast as you prepare for the New Year! Instructor: Helen Frederick Fee: $3 material fee Seymour Center Tues, Dec 30 (314026-01) 10 am - 12 noon Papercutting Workshop: A Form of Art Emerges from Cut Paper Wikipedia describes it best! Papercutting is the art of cutting paper designs. The art has evolved uniquely all over the world to adapt to different cultural styles. Jianzhi is a traditional style of papercutting in China. Jianzhi has been practiced in China since at least the 6th century AD. Jianzhi has a number of distinct uses in Chinese culture, almost all of which are for health, prosperity or decorative purposes. Red is the most commonly used color. Come learn
POTTERY CLASSES BRIDGE AND OTHER GAMES LANGUAGE CLASSES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Page 26 how to cut intricate patterns in paper and turn it into art. This interesting technique involves using scissors or paper cutting knives. Once you get into it, you will pleasantly surprise yourself with an ornate masterpiece. Class is limited to 15 participants. Must have 10 registered for this class to take place. Materials provided by instructor. Instructor: Jinxiu Alice Zhao Fee: $10 Seymour Center Wed, Dec 3 (314024-01) 1:30 -3 pm Quilting with the Gals! Looking to quilt with a fun group of ladies? Work on your own, or group project. Most of the group quilts are donated to charity. Donations of 100% cotton fabric and/or batting accepted. Questions? Call Mary Brady at 813957-2205 or Nancy Cable at 919- 968-4228. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (354024) 10 am – 12 noon Stitch, Flip, and Iron Crazy Quilts (Advanced & Beginners) 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. Registration required at least one week in advance of each session. Instructor: Sandra L. Smith Fee: $35 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Dec 1 & 8 (224006-22) 1 – 4 pm Session II: Mon, Dec 15 & 22 (224006-23) 1 – 4 pm Session III: Mon, Jan 5 & 12 (224006-01) 1 – 4 pm Session IV: Mon, Jan 26 & Feb 2 (224006-02) 1 – 4 pm Session V: Mon, Feb 9 & 16 (224006-03) 1 – 4 pm Session VI: Mon, Feb 23 & Mar 2 (224006-04) 1 – 4 pm
POTTERY CLASSES Pottery, Afternoon 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, Dec 8 - 29
Senior Times (254018-12) 12:30 - 2:30 pm Session II: Mon, Jan 5 – Feb 2 (254018-01) 12:30 – 2:30 pm Session III: Mon, Feb 9 – Mar 2 (254018-02) 12:30 – 2:30 pm Pottery, Evening See description above. Open studio time is included in this class fee. Instructor: Pip Merrick Fee: $65 Central Orange SC Session I: Mon, Dec 8 - 29 (224003-12) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Session II: Mon, Jan 5 – Feb 2 (224003-01) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Session III: Mon, Feb 9 – Mar 2 (224003-02) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Open Pottery (for current pottery students only) Mondays 10 am – 12:30 pm Thursdays 12 noon – 3 pm Central Orange SC
BRIDGE CLASSES Intermediate Bridge: 2/1 Game Force 2/1 Game Force is meant for the player who is already comfortable with Standard American and wants to learn or review the 2/1 Game Force system. Popular conventions like new-minor forcing, Bergen raises, and Jacoby 2NT will also be introduced. Each class develops in a logical and progressive fashion with lots of hands on practice. Folks will find this a challenging and fun opportunity to improve their bridge experience. One need not have a partner but class size is limited. To register please call 919968-2070. Instructor: Valerie Roberts, Certified Bridge Teacher and Director. Student text is 2 over 1 Game Force by Audrey Grant and Eric Rodwell which is available through Amazon, Baron Barclay, or the instructor. Text is $15 if ordered through the instructor. When you register, please indicate whether you would like to have a text ordered for you. Further questions may be directed to the instructor at vjroberts3@ gmail.com. Fee: $100 (9 weeks) Seymour Center (354097-02) Tues, Jan 6 - Mar 3 9:30 am - 12 noon Bridge: Defense in the 21st Century Defense focuses on the role of the defenders during the play of the hand, although students also review bidding and declarer play as well. This class presents solid knowledge of basic defense to the new bridge player. It also provides former players a chance
to review and improve defensive techniques in the most modern Standard American bidding system. Each lesson develops in a logical and progressive fashion with lots of hands on practice. This card game is challenging, and the class is fun! One need not have a partner but class size is limited. To register please call 919-968-2070. Instructor: Valerie Roberts, Certified Bridge Teacher and Director. Student text is Defense in the 21st Century which is available through Amazon, Baron Barclay or the instructor. Text is $15 if ordered through the instructor. When you register, please indicate whether you would like to have a text ordered for you. Further questions may be directed to the instructor at vjroberts3@gmail.com. Fee: $100 (9 weeks) Seymour Center (354070-02) Thurs, Jan 8 - Mar 5 9:30 am – 12 noon
BRIDGE and OTHER GAMES BRIDGE GAMES Bridge Lab A drop-in Duplicate Bridge game designed for fun and practice. Open discussion is encouraged during and after each hand. This is a great opportunity to enhance your bridge skills in a friendly atmosphere. A basic knowledge of Duplicate Bridge is desirable. No partner is needed. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351017) 9:30 am – 12 noon Contract Bridge Newcomers are always welcome. Central Orange SC Mon & Wed (257004) 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 919-9331474, or raschwenke@nc.rr.com Directors: Ruth and Paul Schwenke, Bronze Life Masters Fee: $6 Seymour Center Fridays (351015) 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,
December - February 2015 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 Mondays (351002) 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 Wed & Fri (351012) 1 – 5 pm Social Bridge Enjoy an afternoon of social bridge. Newcomers are always welcome. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays (351003) 1 – 4 pm Saturdays (Bring your lunch) 10 am – 1:45 pm
OTHER GAMES Canasta Leader: June Weatherley, 919-9183542 Seymour Center Thursdays (351013) 1 – 4 pm Dominoes Join us for a morning of dominoes and other games. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251000) 10 am -12 noon or 1– 4 pm Seymour Center Mon – Fri (351021) 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 Wednesdays (351009) 1 – 3 pm Games Come alone or bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of games. Central Orange SC Mon – Fri (251001) 9 – 11 am Hand and Foot Canasta No need for a partner, or to make reservations. Just drop and we will
December - February 2015 show you how to play this fun game! Contact Betty Schell at 919-265-3043 if you have any questions. Seymour Center Mon & Thurs (351026) 12:45 – 4 pm 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 Mon - Fri (251017) 1 – 4 pm Mah Jong This ancient Chinese game is challenging and fun. Central Orange SC Fridays (257005) 1 – 4 pm Newcomers welcome, lessons are taught with advance notice by calling the center, 919-2452015. Seymour Center Mondays (351001) 12:30 – 5 pm Call the Seymour Center, or Rebecca Hauser at 919-942-5703 (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 Fridays (257007) 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 Mon – Fri (257008) 9 – 11:30 am Scrabble Club The group is open and friendly. Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of playing scrabble and meeting new friends. Seymour Center Tuesdays (351005) 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 Thursdays (253016) 10:30 am – 12 noon Various Card Games Bid Whist, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table, or start one. Seymour Center Tues – Fri (351010) 2 – 5 pm
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LANGUAGE CLASSES English as a Second Language Beginner 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- 914-6153 or www. orangeliteracy.org for more information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed & Fri (354067) 9:30 – 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 comfortable in the community. Contact Orange County Literacy Council at 919-6364457, or www.orangeliteracy.org for more information. Seymour Center Tuesdays (354066) 9 am – 12 noon Learn Mandarin! Come out and learn the basics of Mandarin and Chinese culture in a fun class setting. No prior knowledge is needed just a willingness to grasp the language so that you can communicate with your fellow Asian participants. Class materials and instructions will be provided. Instructor: Sarah Lin Seymour Center Tuesdays (354041-03) 10 - 11 am Spanish (Level I) - Introduction This is an introductory class designed for people with no previous experience in Spanish. Mondays 12 noon - 1 pm Session I: (354013-14) Jan 5- Feb 23 (no class Jan 19) Fee: $91 (7 weeks) Session II: (354013-15) Mar 2 - Apr 27 Fee: $117 (9 weeks) Spanish (Level II) - Advanced Beginners For people who have had at least one previous class in Spanish Seymour Center Fee: $91 (7 weeks) Mondays: Session I (354013-09) Jan 5 – Feb 23 (no class Jan 19) 10:30-11:30 am Fee: $117 (9weeks) Mondays: Session II (354013-10) Mar 2 - Apr 27
Spanish (Level III) - Early Inte mediate For people who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had previous experience in another class. Seymour Center Fee: $ 91 (7 weeks) Mondays Session I (354014-10 ) Jan 5 - Feb 23 (no class Jan 19 ) 9:30-10:30 am Fee: $117 (9 weeks) Mondays Session II (354014-11) Mar 2 – Apr 27 (no class Jan 19) Spanish (Level IV) - 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. Seymour Center Fee: $104 (8weeks) Fridays Session I (354015-10) Jan 9 – Feb 27 9 - 10 am Fee: $91 (7 weeks) Fridays Session II (354015-11) Mar 6 – Apr 24 (no class Apr 3) Spanish (Level V) - 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) Seymour Center Session I (354016-10) Fri, Jan 9 – Feb 27 Fee $104 (8 Weeks) Session II (354016-11) Fri, Mar 6 – Apr 24 (no class Fri, Apr 3) Fee $91 (7 Weeks)
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Please see the back page for dates both centers are closed for the holidays. Classes in the Educational Opportunities section must be registered for in advance (Classes may be terminated if minimum numbers are not reached.) by calling the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070 or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015. A Bite of China This is a Chinese documentary television series on the history of food, eating, and cooking in China. The documentaries introduce the history and story behind various foods in more than 60 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. It has also been recognized as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine. All episodes have
Page 27 English Subtitles. They are: Footsteps, Heart’s Message, Seasons, Daily Domestics, Encounters, Realm of Secrets, and Three Meals. Come and enjoy! Facilitator: Zhenzhen Yu Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mon, Jan 5 - 26; Feb 2 - 16 (353016-02) 10 – 11 am Asian Connection Series This special time is set aside to bring together Asian, and other senior adults of various cultures and backgrounds, so that they can learn more about each other. Please mark your calendars and join in for a fun social time. Facilitator: Zhenzhen Yu Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jan 6, 20 Tai Chi Demonstration 9 – 10 am (353097-10) Tues, Feb 3, 17 Asian Dance 9 – 10 am (353097-11) Discover Your Personality Type and Unlock the Secrets of Your True Self! Please join us for an informative and fun discussion with Ruth Anderson, Director of The Servant Leadership School of Greensboro. You will be able to take an Enneagram personality test to decipher which of the nine personality types best fits you. After finishing the assessment, you will be able to interpret your results and see how these traits play into your daily life and decision making. This is a not-to-be-missed event that will open your eyes to the ways in which you present yourself to the world, and interact with others. Instructor: Ruth Anderson Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Feb 17 (314705-01) 10 - 11:30 am Eating the Rainbow for Good Nutrition One of the simplest tricks to good nutrition is to eat a variety of colors. Learn how you can get the most from your fruits and vegetables. Join Lori Smith and Brookdale’s culinary team for interactive demonstration while you learn and sample colorful foods, also known as “eating the rainbow”!! Seymour Center Tues, Jan 20 (312255-01) 10:00 am – 11:00 am Everybody Has a Story: Creating Your Autobiography What’s yours? Every life has a beginning, an end, and a vast and rich inbetween. Don’t let yours be relegated to a name and dates inscribed on a family tree. Share your story! This class will show you how. With prompts and writing exercises, you will learn to believe
Page 28 you can be a writer and write the most important story of your life—yours. Please register. Must have 12 minimum and 15 maximum. Instructor: Jane Shealy Fee: $ 100 (8 weeks) Seymour Center Wed, Jan 7 – Feb 25 (344017) 1:30 - 2:30 pm
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Films for Later Life
A popular film series that explores the heart’s desire in Later Life to re-discover and re-invent itself, and to live a simpler, yet larger and more meaningful life. Series Host: Bolton Anthony founded Second Journey after working as a public librarian, university administrator, and social change activist. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Nov 20; Dec 4 (353010-11) 6:30 pm The Dance of Spirit Thurs, Nov 20 – Gloria A free-spirited older woman is adrift in a whirl-wind relationship with a former naval officer whom she meets out in the clubs. (2013) ● 110 min. ● Chilean ● Subtitled Thurs, Dec 4 - Zorba the Greek An uptight English writer traveling to Crete on a matter of business finds his life changed forever when he meets the gregarious Alexis Zorba. Starring Anthony Quinn. (1964) ● 142 min. Please Note: Films for Later Life will continue in Spring 2015. Please email Bolton Anthony at BoltonAnthony@frontier.com for more information and film details as needed. The fourth season of this popular feature film series continues with the last two of the second trio celebrates the dance of spirit in later life. A special film-related Conversations at the Library continues our partnership with the Chapel Hill Public Library and Algonquin Books; local author Jeanne Lemkau (Tues, Dec 9). The series is sponsored in partnership with Second Journey and hosted by its founder, Bolton Anthony. For full details, see www.SecondJourney. org/Fall.htm
Senior Times Getting to the right place: An overview of senior living solutions Life can take you many places, especially as it relates to senior living. And the more you know, the better prepared you’ll be to find the right solution for yourself or someone you love. Please join Lori Smith, a senior living expert, as she discusses all the senior living options and choices in Chapel Hill. Seymour Center Wed, Feb 11 (314000-01) 2:00 pm-3:00 pm Fraud Fighters Presentation Come learn about popular scams and identity theft tricks - and how to avoid them! Speakers will discuss recent scams and important steps to take to protect yourself. The speakers have received training from the NC Attorney General’s Office’s Senior Fraud Task Force. Presenter: Claire O’Brien, President of the Consumer and Commercial Law Society Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Jan 9 (313030-01) 1 – 2:30 pm Home Maintenance 101 Join our maintenance expert Richal Vanhook to learn a few tips and techniques you can apply at home before spending a fortune on repairs that can be avoided with a little tender love and attention. These tips will show you how to save on your heating and cooling bills, how to get rid of common household pests, basic plumbing repairs, painting and wall repairs and more. Even if you are not comfortable with doing it yourself, just knowing a bit of information will help you know what is going on if you decide to hire someone to do repair work. Come learn how to get the best for your bucks. There will be time for Q & A session following. Leader: Richal Vanhook Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Mon, Jan 26 (214012-01) 10 – 11:30 am Seymour Center Fri, Jan 23 (314016-02) 10 – 11:30 am New Immigrants – Medicaid and More If you are new to the US and its health insurance system, you may want to learn more about benefits you can get as a new immigrant. We will focus mainly on Medicaid and Food Stamps. Besides, you will have opportunities to learn the resources in your language. Come and learn! Fee: FREE Facilitators: Mary-Ann Weston &
Zhenzhen Yu (English & Mandarin) Seymour Center Thurs, Jan 29 (351055-04) 10 – 11 am Story of Human Rights: AN Historical View Human Rights Day is celebrated each year on Dec 10. On this day in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which has become a universal standard for defending and promoting human rights. It is celebrated around the globe that “All human beings are born with equal and inalienable rights and fundamental freedoms”. Our event will begin with a short documentary film that you will find striking and powerful. This film captures one of the world’s most misunderstood subjects: human rights. You will grasp a new perspective through the dramatic story as it takes you on a historical journey. You will also have an opportunity to share your thoughts on what human rights means to you, and personal stories in smaller group settings. There will be one person from each group to share their group’s collaborative thoughts regarding the film and what it means to them. There are no right or wrong answers, just a relaxed atmosphere of open dialogue and exchanges of diverse perceptions. Program facilitators will be available to assist each group with questions and answers as needed. Each participant will receive a booklet that outlines the history of human rights up to the present day, as well as a full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Program Facilitators: O.C. Housing, Human Rights & Community Development Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Dec 10 (314700-01) 2 – 3 pm Successful Strategies of Style for the Mature Woman Are you tired of wearing the same hairstyle you did a decade ago, but are afraid to change? Do you sometimes walk into a clothing store and feel as if everything is designed for women your daughter’s or granddaughter’s age? Or do you just want to know how to look and feel better about your appearance? The answers are not in the fashion magazines! In this introductory workshop, Gary Carden will share his unique definition of style and his individualized system of self-development through grooming and wardrobe. Carden, a Chapel Hill stylist with a “whole-person” approach to hair and beauty, has 40 years of experience coaching an eclectic group of clients of varying ages. Carden is also the author of Rhythms
December - February 2015 of Style. Called the “guru of grooming” by the Raleigh News and Observer, Carden started one of the first unisex salons in the nation. He is the creator of Rhythms, a contemporary treatise of style designed to harmonize one’s inner feelings with one’s outer self. For those who want feedback, please wear a favorite outfit to class. Be sure to register as class is limited to 10 participants. If you would like to speak with Gary prior to the class, you may give him a call at 919-929-0805. Instructor: Gary Carden, Stylist Fee: $15 Seymour Center Sat, Dec 6; Feb 7 (314017-03) 1 - 2:30 pm TED Talks @ Seymour What are TED Talks? TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design. TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Its agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation. Topics are created and made available for use by TED. Join us as we dive into TED Talks at Seymour including a 15 minute video/talk and follow up discussions led by Emily Gordon. Please register for each session. Facilitator: Emily Gordon Fee: FREE Seymour Center 3rd Mon, Dec 15; Jan 12; Feb 16 (353020) 2 – 3 pm Please note: Jan presentation will be held on the 2nd Mon, due to holiday on the 3rd Mon of the month. Mon, Dec 15 - Jared Diamond, Civilization Scholar How Societies Can Grow Old Better This is a repeat program due to technical issues during the first run of this film, which is now resolved. Please join us again or for the first time to view this dynamic presentation. Program description as follows: There’s an irony behind the latest efforts to extend human life: It’s no picnic to be an old person in a youthoriented society. Older people can become isolated, lacking meaningful work and low on funds. In this intriguing talk, Jared Diamond looks at how many different societies treat their elders--some better, some worse---and suggests we all take advantage of experience Mon, Jan 12 – Elizabeth Gilbert, Author of Eat, Pray, Love Success, Failure and the Drive to Keep Creating
December - February 2015 Elizabeth Gilbert was once an “unpublished diner waitress,” devastated by rejection letters. And yet in the wake of the success of Eat, Pray, Love, she found herself identifying strongly with her former self. With beautiful insight, Gilbert reflects on why success can be as disorienting as failure and offers a simple e- though hard - way to carry on, regardless of outcomes. Mon, Feb 16 – Tim Carpenter Thrive as We Age Tim Carpenter is the founder of EngAGE and host/producer of the EXPERIENCE TALKS radio show. EngAGE is a non-profit that transforms aging and the way people think about aging by turning affordable senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. He believes the three pillars of healthy aging are no secret: regular exercise, good food, and creative stimulation. He is also working to pilot his award-winning artist colonies here in NC 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 have group participation to help develop their stories. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC 2nd & 4th Thurs (257002-1) 3 – 5:30 pm Writing for Television Workshop In the “Writing for Television” workshop, participants will learn the basic tools and practices used by successful television writers. The workshop will begin with an introduction from the instructor, followed by a brief “getting to know you” game with the participants. An outline of the information to be covered will be distributed. The instructor will discuss in detail the information on the handout while encouraging participants to share their thoughts and experiences. The pilot (first) episode of ABC’s hit show, Modern Family will be shown. After the screening, participants will be asked to identify the previously discussed tools present in the episode. In closing, the instructor will encourage participants to look closely at their favorite shows to identify the common tools and practices discussed, and will share sources available to participants who’d like to learn more about television writing. The instructor will use the book, Crafty TV Writing by Alex Epstein as a guide. Register by Thurs, Jan 10, for Central Orange and Sat, Dec 20 for Seymour. Must have minimum of 20 participants, no more than maximum of 30 participants, for this class to take place.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING Annuities and Your Retirement This seminar covers the basics of annuities and how they can work with your other retirement savings programs to help provide income during retirement. Must register by Wed, Jan 7 for Central Orange SC. Must register by Wed, Jan 14 for Seymour. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Jan 14 (244020-01) 12:15 – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed, Jan 21 (314703-01) 12:15 – 1 pm Defining Your Legacy: An Estate Considerations Workshop This workshop explores the meaning of legacy and why it’s important to think about what you want to pass on to future generations - your values as well as your valuables. You’ll hear from Catherine, Maria, and Barbara, three women with very different circumstances and very different thoughts about their legacies. An estate-planning attorney will be present at this event. Must register by Wed, Feb 11 for Central Orange SC. Must register by Wed, Feb 18 for Seymour. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Feb 18 (214005-01) 12:15 – 1 pm Seymour Center Wed, Feb 25 (315702-01) 12:15 – 1 pm Five Money Question for Women Women face unique financial circumstances. A strong financial strategy is vital. Ensure your financial strategy fits your lifestyle and needs. During this presentation, we will explore five crucial money questions for women. Must register by Wed, Jan 28 for Central Orange SC. Must register by Wed, Feb 4 for Seymour Center. Led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Central Orange SC Wed, Feb 4 (214008-01) 12 noon – 1:30 pm Seymour Center Wed, Feb 11 (314704-01) 12 noon – 1:30 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 2- 3:30 pm. Call 919-968-2070 to register for sessions at the Seymour Center by Jan 6. Thurs sessions will be held at the Central Orange SC from 2 –3:30 pm. Call 919-245-2015 to register for sessions at Central Orange Senior Center by Jan 8.
Material Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at the first class Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 15 – Feb 19 (254003-01) 2 – 3:30 pm Seymour Center Tues, Jan 13 - Feb 17 (334004-02) 2 - 3:30 pm
SPECIAL EVENTS To take classes listed in the Special Events section, people must be registered for in advance (classes may be cancelled if minimum numbers are not reached) by calling the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough at 919-245-2015, or the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill at 919-968-2070. A Veteran’s Affair: Wall of Honor New Recipients and Reception If you have not seen our Wall of Honor honoring veteran participants of the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center, stop by and check it out! The wall is not only a way of expressing our gratitude to those who served our country, it also enables other participants and visitors who frequent the Center to appreciate and learn more about their peers. Our current honorees on the wall are: Joseph Acciarito, Jr, Nicholas Terrell, Clyde D Perry, Jeppie Foushee, Lewis Atwater, John Dossett, Walter Mack and Joan Shevlin. On Mon, Dec 8 we will recognize eight new honorees. They are:
Page 29 Lee Heavlin, Jim McGuire, Herman Lottsein, Jimmy Smith, Ed Rouse, Thomas Suddarth, Wallace Council and Clif Crandell. There will be a small reception and time of reflections. Contacts: Cydnee Sims, 919-245-4250 and Betsy Corbett 919-245-2890 Fee: FREE Seymour Center (353003-02) Mon, Dec 8 10:30 - 11:30 am
Are You Turning 65 in the Next Six Months? Welcome to Medicare! Are you turning 65, and eligible for Medicare? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information “bombarding” you? If so, come to a seminar offered by the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) and the Orange County Department on Aging to learn about Medicare and all of its parts. People turning age 65 - those who are retiring, retired or continuing to work - should attend to learn more about Medicare and how to avoid penalties. General information on choosing a plan during this once in a lifetime “window” will be covered – including Medicare Advantage Plans (Pt C). For those with qualifying incomes, there will also be information on the Extra Help program which lowers your costs. To register, call Central Orange Senior Center 919-245-2015, or Seymour Center 919-968-2070. Central Orange SC (223003-050 )Tues, Jan 27 6 – 7:30 pm Seymour Center (322500-05 Wed, Jan 14 1 – 3 pm Art Shows – Central Orange Senior Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Terry Colville at 919-245-2016 or tcolville@orangecountync.gov Free Spirit Freedom - Art Opening and Reception Free Spirit Freedom will present two events under the banner of Freedom Through Faith and Knowledge as part of Black History Month celebration in Orange County. A Photography Exhibition Opening & Reception will take place on Sat, Jan 31. Feature artist, Jacquelin Liggis will display photographic images of remnants of old rural schools built for children of color during the days of segregation as well as reprints of historic photographs. Statler Gilfillen will provide commentary on architectural details displayed in the photographs. The opening reception will include a brief program explaining the exhibition which will remain on display throughout February. Please contact the center to register. Doors open at 2:30 pm. *Cosponsored with NC Humani-
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Senior Times ties Council, Orange County Arts Commission and the Chapel Hill/ Orange County Visitors Bureau. Central Orange SC Sat, Jan 31 (253002-01) 3 – 5 pm Free Spirit Freedom – Storytelling Dialogue with Elders of Orange County Elders from the Orange County community will be in the spotlight for a storytelling dialogue with one another and the audience, reminiscing about their feelings, experiences, and adventures in the County’s segregated school system. Guest speakers include: Ms Hattie Vanhook, Mr Melvin Beasley, Ms Etta Johnson, and Mr Caleb Moore. Additional remarks will be made by Rev Kaye Crawford, Dr Freddie Parker, and Mr Peter Sandbeck. Please contact the center to register. Doors open at 2:30 pm. *Cosponsored with NC Humanities Council, Orange County Arts Commission and the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau. Central Orange SC Sun, Feb 1 (253002-02) 3 – 5 pm
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Art Shows - Seymour Center If you are interested in exhibiting, please contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250 or csims@orangecountync.gov Art for Two: a Dynamic Duo Nan Nixon and Sandra Elliott will join forces bringing a beautiful eclectic show that will capture acrylic and mixed media art work. Both ladies are excited to share their talents at the Seymour Center. Their exhibit will be on display Mon, Dec 15 – Thurs, Jan 29. Art Opening Hostesses will be: Irene Ferguson, Becci Ritter and Linda Watkins with special performance by Jimmy Smith and John Sparks. Seymour Center Mon, Dec 15 (313700-01) 5:30 pm A Closer Look at Wildlife, Flowers and Birds Through Alan’s Lens Alan Miller’s photography exhibit will be on display Mon, Feb 2 – Thurs, Mar 19. Take a closer look at Alan’s photographic work which captures birds, flowers and wildlife in more than 20 counties. You will love what you see! Art Opening Hostesses will be: Irene Ferguson, Becci Ritter and Linda Watkins with special encore performance by Jimmy Smith and
John Sparks. Seymour Center Mon, Feb 2 5:30 pm
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Birthday Celebration Join us for our monthly birthday celebration as we recognize those individuals born in the months of Dec, Jan, Feb. Please call the center to register. Central Orange SC Mon, Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2 (253004-12, 01, 02) 12 noon Seymour Center Mon, Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2 (353072) 12 noon Black History Month Breakfast Program February is Black History Month. To celebrate, we will enjoy a good old fashioned 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 Thurs, Feb 12 (350019-01) 10:30 am – 1 pm Black History Month Celebration West African Folktales featuring Braima of Sierra Leon’s Sankofa Cultural Group. Sankofa is an Akan word for Adinkra symbol that admonishes us to return to our past or roots to be able to map out our future. The Sankofa Cultural Group is composed of professional artists schooled in African art form that incorporate stories, music, dance, poetry, and more. We invite you to come and feel the African heart beat! Registration is required by Thurs, Jan 29. Minimum number is required. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thurs, Feb 5 (21300-01) 3:30 – 4:30 pm Chinese Singer’s Club Performance A group of singing and dancing lovers will come down to the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center to present all seniors the beautiful Chinese, non-Chinese songs! You will experience the opera, dances and Chinese “Qi-Pao” fashion show. Please join us to enjoy the music fun! Fee: Free Seymour Center (343023-01) Sat, Mar 21 1:00-2:00pm Chocolate Cake Day! Oh my…did you know that there is National Chocolate Cake Day? Well, I guess we all know now! Jan 27 is
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the day. This is a tasting you can’t or shouldn’t miss. What types of chocolate cakes will be on the tasting menu? Not sure, too many, too yummy, to decide. Could be Black Forest, Devil’s Food, Flourless, Fudge, Ganache, German Chocolate, Lava, who knows. Just make sure whatever you do, mark your calendar for this co-sponsored affair with Brookdale Senior Living. Register by Tues, Jan 20. Event limited to 25 participants. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Jan 27 (313032-01) 2 – 3 pm
Class size is limited. *Co-sponsored with OLLI at Duke. Fee: $7 plus two ingredients, effective Jan. class fee will be $9 Central Orange SC Mondays, Dec (233016-12) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Jan (233016-01) 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Beginning Jan 26) Feb (233016-02) 5:30 – 7:30 pm Seymour Center – New in 2015 Thursdays beginning Jan 29 2:30 - 5:30 pm Thurs, Jan 29; Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Fee: $9 per class plus two ingredients
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 on 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. 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 1st & 3rd Mon: Dec 1, 15; Jan 5; Feb 2, 16 (353012) 10 am – 12 noon (Center closed Jan 19 for holiday)
Cupcakes and Cashmere Ladies, this will be “THE” fashion event of the season! We ask that you wear your favorite sweater – the one with those cute rhinestones, or the warm fuzzy one your grandkids gave you, or even the one you’ve had since college with holes in it! We will decorate and enjoy cupcakes along with mock cocktails, while celebrating all those sweaters that you can only wear a few months out of the year. This will be a delightful way for you and your friends to share an afternoon together. This event is limited to 25 participants, so please register by Tues, Feb 3. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Tues, Feb 10 (313034-01) 3 – 4 pm
Cooking and Dinner with David Sovero – The Art of Cooking You have seen David’s artwork in the senior centers, but did you know he is just as talented in the kitchen? David, who trained at the Fearrington House Restaurant and is now a chef for a local restaurant, believes you can create a good, healthy, and inexpensive meal using ingredients you already have in your pantry. Each week you bring two ingredients (fruit, vegetable, or other item) from your pantry and David will teach you how to create a meal with the combination provided. The choice of beef, chicken, or seafood, will be provided. If you are a vegetarian, just let us know when you register. This is a hands-on class with everyone participating in the preparation of the meal. During the class David will explain different methods of preparing meat and additional variations on the meal being prepared. This is a unique cooking class and is fun as well as a delicious experience. Everyone MUST register for each class one week in advance.
Dinner Theater – The Dixie Swim Club Performed by the Orange Community Players, The Dixie Swim Club is the story of five Southern women whose friendship began many years ago while on their college swim team. These friends set aside a long weekend every August – free from husbands, kids, and jobs – and meet at the same beach cottage on NC’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce) that life flings at them. When fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends, proving the enduring power of “teamwork,” rally ‘round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. The Dixie Swim Club is the story of these five unforgettable women, a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Audiences will have a choice of attending a traditional production on Thursday night, a Valentine’s Dinner Theatre production on Friday or Saturday beginning at
December - February 2015 6:30 pm, or a special dessert matinee on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. *Cosponsored with the Friends of Central Orange and the Orange Community Players. Central Orange SC (213014-01) Thurs, Feb 12 7:30 pm Performance Only (concessions will be sold) $15 in advance $18 at the door. Fri, Feb 13 6:30 pm Dinner Theatre – Tickets sold in advance only $38. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner is 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Sat, Feb 14 6:30 pm Dinner Theatre – Tickets sold in advance only $38. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner is 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Sun, Feb 15 2 pm Dessert Theatre – Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 1:30 pm and play begins at 2 pm. Dessert served during intermission. Farmers’ Markets 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 Mon 9:00 am - 12 noon Seymour Center Tues and Thurs (353060) 9 am - 12 noon First Friday Night Dance & Other Party Games Central Orange SC Dances will resume in the spring. Food Truck Rodeo - Wed, Apr 29 Mark your calendars! More information will be in our Spring newsletter. Wed, Apr 29 (343021-02) 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Seymour Center
FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP AT CENTRAL ORANGE Holiday Music with the Retros Join us for an evening of music and song as we celebrate the holiday season with the Retros. Do you have a favorite Christmas tradition or memory you might like to share? If so, be sure to let us know when you register. We will have a special ginger bread cookie decorating table so you can create your own dessert to accompany all the other desserts being served with dinner. The center will provide baked ham as our main dish and you provide the sides to share. Please contact the center to regis-
Senior Times ter by Dec 5 and let us know what you plan to bring. *Note the date is one week earlier than usual. Central Orange SC Thurs, Dec 11 (253007-12) 5:30 pm Game Night – Bunco Tournament and More It’s game night at Central Orange! If you have not participated in a game of Bunco, don’t worry, it’s as easy as rolling the dice. Nancy Torroco will be leading the tournament and you may find yourself one of the big winners. What other game can you win by being the biggest “loser” of the night? Join the fun. For those of you who prefer not to join the tournament we have other games for you. Yes, we are bringing back “6” so get ready to throw the die! The center will provide a hot bowl of Chili which is perfect for game night. Contact the center by Jan 8 to register and let us know what side you plan to bring to share with others. Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 15 (253007-01) 5:30 pm Chinese Opera and Evergreen Clubs - Chinese New Year Celebration Which animal of the Chinese calendar are you? Are you a dragon, rooster, or sheep? Come and learn more about the Chinese culture during our special celebration. The Chinese American Friendship Association (CAFA) Evergreen Club will perform traditional Folk Dancing as well as a performance of the Chinese Opera Club. The center will provide sesame chicken, rice, mixed vegetables, and egg roll. All you need to do is bring desserts to share. Everyone must register by Feb 12. We will have limited space for this performance. *Please note that we will begin the performance at 3 pm with dinner afterwards. Central Orange SC Thurs, Feb 19 (253007-02) 3:00 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 Fri, Dec 5; Jan 9 (2nd Fri); Feb 6 (257024-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am
HEARTY POTLUCKS THIS WINTER AT SEYMOUR A Plethora of Pancakes for the Holidays! Tired of eating Turkey, Ham or Chicken from Thanksgiving? Come join us for an evening
of down-home comfort as we serve breakfast for dinner and a special Holiday performance by Footnotes Tap Ensemble. We will provide a plethora of pancakes with a hint of spice, and everything nice, and a variety of sausages to tempt your taste buds. We ask that you bring your favorite whip cream, syrup, fruit topping, or fresh fruit to top off our delicious pancakes. The center will provide the pancakes and a breakfast juice. You never know, you might see a green pancake or even a red! Please register for this event by Fri, Dec 5 and be ready to indicate what you will be bringing to our gathering. Limited to 60 participants. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Dec 12 (313036-01) 6 pm Pasta Fest! Been eating a lot of chili or soup this Winter? Say no more. If you love Pasta….this event is for you!! The Center will provide a variety of pastas and sauces for you to enjoy. This is not your typical spaghetti dinner – expect the unexpected… linguine, rotini, ziti, farfalle, need we list more. With meat sauce, pesto, alfredo sauce and without, you are sure to enjoy this Pasta Fest! Tonight, Village Revue will serenade you with several Italian tunes. We ask that you bring a salad, bread or a dessert large enough to share with 8 to 10 participants. Register for this event by Fri, Jan 2. Be ready to indicate what you will be bringing to our gathering when register. Limited to 60 participants. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Jan 7 (313038-01) 5:30 pm
Page 31 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 Thurs, Dec 4 (310050-05) In the Kitchen with Pat! A new and tasty series! Learn to make all sorts of treats for the sweet. Try a class or two. Cinnamon-Sugar Candied Pecans for the Holidays Are you a pecan lover? If so, you will definitely not want to miss out on this class! Edible treats are perfect for entertaining, great on salads, or enjoyed as a sweet, savory and maybe even sinful snack. Join Pat for a little fun in the kitchen making candied pecans. Space is limited to 10 participants Must have 5 to have the class. Register today! Instructor: Pat Fearrington Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Dec 17 (314022-01) 2 - 4 pm
Ginger & Sugar Cookies for Valentines Got any cookie bakers out there? Gather in the kitchen with Pat for fun filled afternoon making ginger and sugar cookies for your loved ones, and you too! Cookie cutters and other supplies will be available for this exciting activity. Can’t you just smell them now? Space is limited to 10 participants Must have 5 to have the class. Register today! Instructor: Pat Fearrington Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wed, Feb 11 (314023-01) 2 - 4 pm
Holiday Bingo Bring a friend with you and enjoy a morning of Bingo with special holiday prizes! We will serve hot chocolate and cookies to add to the holiday celebration. Central Orange SC Fri, Dec 19 (213023-01) 10:30 – 11:30 am Seymour Center Tues, Dec 16 (353047-07) 10:30 – 11:30 am
Lady of the Garden Our new garden statue needs a name and we are asking you to help. Please stop by the front desk and pick up a form with your suggestions. We will collect suggestions through March. Our statue will be named and dedicated during our spring garden party. Central Orange SC
Holiday Decorating Party Enjoy a morning of music and hot cider as we decorate our senior center for the upcoming holiday celebrations. The Retros will lead the sing-a-long as we hang the holiday decorations and decorate the tree. Central Orange SC Thurs, Dec 4 (213008-01) 10:30 am
Last Tuesdays - Dance Bash New! Join us in the great hall as we dance to the electric slide, cupid shuffle, and much more. Don’t worry, if you don’t know these dances, we will teach you. Just come ready to have some fun! Central Orange SC (253000-01) Tues, Nov 25; Jan 27; Feb 24 (no dance in Dec) 11 am
SPECIAL EVENTS ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & LESSONS DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER ATHLETICS
Page 32 Let’s Talk About Death and Dying We will all die, so why is it so hard to have a conversation about it? While in general we find thinking about death uncomfortable and scary, new research shows that learning to practice mindfulness neutralizes fears of death. Mindfulness is being open, receptive, and attentive to whatever is unfolding in the present moment. Join us for a series of talks on Death and Dying. • Thurs, Feb 12: Death and the afterlife’s meaning in different cultural/religious perspectives • TBA: How do we die? Preparing for approaching death by understanding the physiological, mental, and social dimensions of the dying process • TBA: Mindful dying – learning to practice mindful acceptance as we approach the end of life Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Feb 12 6 – 7:30 pm “LOVE IS IN THE AIR” SWEETHEART BALL Are you in the mood for love? Is love in the air? The Hannah Ruth Foundation will co-host “Love is in the Air” Sweetheart Ball with the Friends of the Seymour Center and Program Advisory Committee at the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center. Join us for an evening of food, fun and a night of dancing. There will be live entertainment, drawings for prizes, line dancing and much more. You do not need a date or dance partner to attend. Love is in the Air captures all relations, the love of a friend, a neighbor, or even a family member. Don’t stay home or you will regret it come the day after when you hear about the great time had by all. The Hannah Ruth Foundation is a local non-profit organization that provides outreach services for older adults and youth in Orange County. For more information contact: hannahruthfoundation@gmail.com or call Lorie Clark at 919-260-4555. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Feb 6 (313008-02) 7 – 9 pm
Senior Times tainment followed by a reception with traditional snacks to celebrate. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Thurs, Feb 19 (353045- 05) 2:30 - 6 pm Make Up Your Own Holiday Celebration Do you celebrate Fortune Cookie Day, Mad Hatter Day, or Book Lovers Day? Where do certain holiday celebrations come from? Are they created by tradition or imagination? Here at Central Orange we like to celebrate everyday so we decided to make up our own holiday. If you like to celebrate holidays this is your chance to be creative. Submit your meaningful or quirky idea for a holiday which will be celebrated during our Make Up Your Own Holiday celebration in 2015. You can pick up a holiday suggestion form at the front desk beginning Mon, Dec 1 through Fri, Feb 27. We will celebrate the chosen idea in the upcoming months. Who knows, this may be your chance to create a national holiday! Central Orange SC Mardi Gras Parade – Central Orange Style Oh, When the Saints Go Marching In! That’s right; we want you marching along with us. Be sure to wear gold, purple, and/or green which are the Mardi Gras colors. If you have a mask, bring it, and if not, we will have one for you. After the parade we will enjoy traditional King Cake. Please register by Tues, Feb 10. Central Orange SC Tues, Feb 17 (223010-01) 11 am Martin Luther King – Special Movie In honor of Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s dream, we will be showing a special movie, Freedom Writers, which embodies his dream that all people learn to look beyond the outer appearance and learn to love the person inside. Central Orange SC Fri, Jan 16 (213003-01) 10 am
New Year’s Toast Join us during the lunch time meal as we toast the New Year and all the great Lunar New Year Celebration!! things that will take place during 2015. If you would like to make a special Year of the Sheep!! The most important Chinese holiday is toast please contact Terry at 919-245the Lunar New Year, which is known 2016. in China as Spring Festival, and in Central Orange SC (213018-01) other Asian cultures as Lunar New Mon, Jan 5 Year. The festival ushers in the lunar 12:15 pm New Year and is the West’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve rolled into one. Newcomers’ Coffee From sun up to sun down, this is a This is your chance to ask questions time when the whole country and re- about what the Senior Center can do gion throws itself into celebrating and for you. Join the Senior Center staff as eating. Come enjoy a variety of enter- 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 11 (253008-12) 10 am Thurs, Jan 8 (253008-01) 10 am Thurs, Feb 12 (253008-02) 10 am Seymour Center Thurs, Dec 11 (353023-07) 10 am Thurs, Jan 8 (353023-08) 10 am Thurs, Feb 12 (353023-09) 10 am Trinkets & Treasures Costume Jewelry Fundraiser is Coming Back - Bigger and Better! The Friends and Program Advisory Committee of the Seymour Center are excited to announce the Second Annual Costume Jewelry Fundraiser this coming May. This year, the fundraiser will include raffle tickets to win a designer Dooney and Bourke Bag with the matching wallet, key fob and purse cover. A sneak preview of the bag will be in the Spring newsletter, make sure you don’t miss this date! The bag was offered by a generous donor as a way of honoring women and all Mothers. Men, you are welcome to join in on the fun as well. You never know, you just might win that bag to give as a nice gift to someone. The raffle tickets are $1 each. This will be a great way to win a nice bag for Mother’s Day. All proceeds will go towards Seymour Center’s programs and services. Once again, in order for this event to be a huge success, your help is wanted! If you have gently used jewelry that you are no longer wearing and would like to donate to a great cause, we welcome your support. Please drop off donated jewelry at the front desk of the Seymour Center beginning, Mon, Jan 26. Donations will be accepted Mon – Fri during the time the Center’s open. Last day donations will be accepted will be on Sat, Apr 18. You will be given a tax deduction form when you make your donation. The sale will be held on Sat, May 2 at the Seymour Center from 10 am - 2 pm. This will be a great time to pick up one of kind jewelry and handcrafted items for Mother’s Day. Admission to the sale is FREE. Seymour Center Sat, May 2 (313039-01) 10 am – 2 pm
December - February 2015 Veterans Pepper Pot Day To celebrate this historic dish, join us for a bowl of “The Soup that Won the War” and learn about its creation during the Revolutionary War. Wouldn’t you like to know how it came about? Are you a Veteran or a chef who has already prepared this recipe? If so, cook a batch and share it with us! Seymour Center Tues, Jan 6 (313031) 3 - 4 pm Vegetarian Delight – Cooking with Makeda Have you ever wondered what tofu tastes like? How about your favorite greens or beans not seasoned with ham? Imagine preparing a burger made from beans. Is your DNA saying this can’t be possible? Open your mind and try something NEW! Learn alternative methods to great tasting food. Replenish your body by allowing more protein in your diet and lowering your blood pressure. Come, learn, and partake in healthy vegetarian meals. Makeda is delighted to share her knowledge in creating delicious and nutritious low-cost meals. She has been a vegetarian for years and looks forward to sharing her knowledge. *Everyone must register one week in advance. Class minimum applies. Fee: $5 per class Central Orange SC Thurs, Jan 8 (233012-01) 2 - 3:30 pm Thurs, Jan 22 (233012-02) 2 - 3:30 pm Thurs, Jan 29 (233012-03) 2 - 3:30 pm Thurs, Feb 5 (233012-04) 2 - 3:30 pm Thurs, Feb 26 (233012-05) 2 - 3:30 pm Wall of Honor New Recipients! If you have not seen our Wall of Honor honoring veteran participants of the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center, stop by and check it out! The wall is a way of expressing our gratitude to those who served our country, and enables participants and visitors who frequent the Center to appreciate and learn more about their peers. Our new honorees on the wall are: Lee Heavlin, Jim McGuire, Herman Lottsein, Jimmy Smith, Ed Rouse, Thomas Suddarth, Wallace Council, and Clif Crandell. If you are interested in being featured on the wall, please contact Cydnee Sims 919-245-4250 or Betsy Corbett 919-245-2890, VA Benefits Counselor. Seymour Center Wednesdays’ Buzz A new program replacing What’s Happening at Seymour (formerly under the lunch program) will keep you in the know. Look for this special table in the
December - February 2015 lobby every 1st and 3rd Wed. Come find out what the entire Buzz is about! Be the first to be in the know! Seymour Center (353053) 10:30 am Dec 3, 17; Jan 7, 21; Feb 4, 18
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & LESSONS All of the following activities are FREE, unless otherwise noted.Please consult the back page for dates both centers are closed for the holidays
ACTIVITIES 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 welcome. Racquets are available. Partner not needed. Seymour Center Tuesdays (351022) 4:30 – 6:45 pm Saturdays 9:15 - 11:45 am Basketball – Shoot Around Community Center Tuesdays & Thursdays 8 - 10:30 am Northside Gym Mondays 9 - 10 am Seymour Center Wed & Fri (351016) 8 – 9:30 am Thurs (357022) 5:30 – 7pm Billiards Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool - every day and any time. Central Orange SC (251005) Seymour Center Bocce Ball Time to put some miles on our improved bocce ball court! Equipment available. Weather permitting. Seymour Center Mondays (351020) 10 am Wednesdays 10 am & 1:30 pm Cornhole This activity can also be known as bean bag toss, corn toss, baggo or bags, is a lawn game in which players take turns throwing “corn kernel” bags at a raised
Senior Times platform with a hole in the far end. Bring a friend and let’s toss some bags. Seymour Center Tuesdays (351006) 10 am Pickle Ball A combination of badminton and tennis this sport is once again gaining popularity around the county. It is played with a whiffle ball on an indoor court. Equipment will be provided. Please contact the front desk to register. Central Orange SC Mondays (251016-01) 5 - 8 pm Wednesdays (251016-03) 2 – 4 pm Fridays (251016-02) 9 – 11 am Pickle Ball Play Chapel Hill Community Center offers Pickle Ball!! If you have any questions or want to know more about this activity, contact Bernard Leach at 919- 9682734. Chapel Hill Community Center Mon, Wed, Fri: Sept 8 – Nov 28 10 am – 2 pm Saturdays, Sept 6 – Oct 2 Shuffleboard Whether it is for practice or fun, shuffleboard is a great way to exercise. Come to learn, or to show someone how to play the game. Feel free to bring a lunch and socialize afterwards. Northside Gym Wednesdays 10 am - 12 noon
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Wii Games: Stay Active and Fit Dance Let’s get ready to rumble! Come join your friends for a morning of interactive Wii Ballroom Dance Lessons games. No experience necessary. Fun Ballroom Dance lessons with Bruce Giland easy to catch on, you will enjoy every looly, who has over 60 years of dance minute. Activity leader will give hands on experience. instructions and tips to make the games Each month you will explore a different even more interesting. ballroom dance; the group decides which Leaders: Virginia Davis & Joseph De- dance will be explored for the month. graffenreidt Ballroom dances includes: Waltz, FoxSeymour Center trot, East and West Coast Swing, Salsa, Tuesdays (351069) Tango, Samba, Merengue, Zydeco, 10:30 - 11:30 am Shag, and Lindy Hop. Please register and purchase your ticket at the front desk before class. No partner required LESSONS but is recommended. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Badminton Lessons Lessons are for beginners or those who Fee: $5 Seymour Center would like to brush up on their game. (354020) Instructor: CD Poon (cdpoon@gmail. Mondays 3 - 3:45 pm com) (no class on Mon, Jan 19 due to holiday) Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351022) Central Orange SC (254032) Email Instructor, or call the front desk at Thursdays 7 – 8 pm 919-968-2070 for an appointment. Billiards Lessons This one-on-one instruction is for beginners, or those who would like to brush up on their game. Instructor: Bob Roberts Fee: FREE Seymour Center (351011) Call front desk for an appointment at 919-968-2070.
Table Tennis Instruction Here’s a great opportunity to sharpen your table tennis skills through private lessons. Beginners will learn proper grip, Table Tennis scoring, legal serve, forehand and backYou may bring your own paddles and hand strokes. Intermediates will learn balls, or use the equipment available at new serves, new shots and make game the Center. All skill levels are welcome. more reliable while learning strategies Contact: Sherry Graham, 919-636- and having fun. Lessons will be offered 2264, or Alan Tom, 919-933-8972, or in half hour sessions, and will be either alantom@mindspring.com one on one, or in a two person group. Seymour Center It’s suggested that people should take at Tues & Wed (351007) least six lessons to benefit from course. 10 – 11:30 am For more information, contact Bob Ross Tues & Thurs (351008) at 919- 210-4532. Call front desk for an 2 – 4 pm appointment at 919- 968-2070. Saturdays (351018) Instructor: Bob Ross 12 noon – 2:45 pm Fee: 1 person - $12 per session 2 person group - $8 per session, per person Wii – Open Play Seymour Center (351014) Instructor: Interested in leading? If so, Mondays and Wednesdays contact Corina Riley at 919-245-4252 1 – 2 pm, and 2 - 3 pm Central Orange SC Thursdays (251010) 12 noon
DANCE, MUSIC & THEATER
To register, call the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070, or the Central Orange SC at 919-245-2015. Please check the Senior Times’ back page for the dates both centers will be closed for holidays.
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 Mondays (354047) 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 Clogging New Instructors! We have two instructors who will work with students at all experience levels. You will learn traditional clogging steps and routines. The class will also include techniques of free styling that many people enjoy when dancing outside of class because there is no certain routine. Registration required one week in advance for each session. Minimum number is required. Instructors: Jan Gittelman and Jean Healey Fee: $38 per session Central Orange SC Session I: Thurs, Jan 8 – 29 (254004-01) 6 – 6:45 pm Session II: Thurs, Feb 5 – Mar 5 (no class Feb 12) (254004-02) 6 – 6:45 pm Clogging for Fitness! Clogging for Fun! (Will resume spring 2015)
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Page 34 East Coast Swing Basics & Beyond: Level 1 Let us take you to the “Hop”! You’ll learn the most fundamental leader/follower turning patterns, cuddle, closed position moves, pickup, shoulder slide, partnering technique, and styling. We create a strong foundation through repetition and showing you exercises you can do at home so that you can get out onto the swing dance floor faster. This easy to learn swing dance is fun and a GREAT way to get Healthy and meet new friends at the same time! No partner necessary. Wesley Boz has over 21 years teaching/ Choreographer of Film and Television. Call 919-274-4400 Instructor: Wesley Boz Fee: $60 for 6 lessons (Pay for the full session - $10 per class) Drop-Ins: $15 *for drop-ins after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at 919-274-4400 or Wesley Boz, 919749-3030 Seymour Center Tues, Dec 2 – Jan 6 (354037-08) 6:30 – 7:30 pm Tues, Jan 13 - Feb 17 (354037-08) 6:30 – 7:30 pm Tues, Feb 24 - Mar 31 (354037-08) 6:30 – 7:30 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 1 - 29 (354019-18) 1:30 – 3 pm Jan 5 -12, 26 (354019-16) Feb 2 – 23 (354019-17) 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. Please call before your first visit to the Wed evening class. *We have added a new beginner’s class on Mondays. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Instructor: Becky Walker Mondays (Beginners class) (254006-2) 2 - 3 pm Mondays (254006-2) 3 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays (254006-1) 1 – 2:30 pm Wednesdays (254006-4) 5:30 – 7 pm
Senior Times Line Dancing First 30 min of the class is for beginners, and all levels are together from 10 – 11 am. Instructor: Esther Booker Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Thursdays (254006-3) 9:30 – 11 am Scandinavian Dance Learn dances from Sweden and Norway, such as Hambo, Waltz, Reinlender and Polkett. Come try it out! No partner necessary. For more information, contact Katherine Polk at 919967-4967. Facilitator: Bruce Emery Fee: FREE Seymour Center 4th & 5th Thurs, Jan 22, 29; Feb 26 (353007) 7 - 8:45 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: Katie Moorehead Fee: $52 for the first four lessons Seymour Center Thurs, Dec 4 - 18 (354032-03) Beginners 12 noon - 1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon Thurs, Jan 8 - 29 (354032-04) Beginners 12 noon -1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon Thurs, Feb 5 – 26 (354032-05) Beginners 12 noon -1 pm Intermediate/Advanced 11 am - 12 noon Note: Only 3 classes in Dec, due to holiday on Dec 25, $39 for 3 classes 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) 9 – 10 am Tuesdays - Intermediate (254007-2) 10 – 11 am Waltz Social/ Practice For those who love to waltz - and for those learning. Live musicians provide the music. All ages welcome. Donation Suggested: $5 at the door Seymour Center 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thurs, Dec 4, 11, 18; Jan 8, 15; Feb 5, 12, 19 (353006) 7– 8:30 pm
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West Coast Swing Basics & Beyond: Level 1 This wonderful “Swing” dance is the way to go if you like the excitement of the Top 40 Music played on the Radio. This dance is smooth, sexy and FUN! We teach strong fundamentals in movement so learning is easy. No partner necessary Wesley Boz has over 21 years teaching/Choreographer of Film and Television Call 919-274-4400 Instructor: Wesley Boz Fee: $60 for 6 lessons (Pay for the full session - $10 per class) Drop-Ins: $15 *for drop-ins after the second week, please call Debbie Ramsey at 919-274-4400 or Wesley Boz, 919749-3030 Seymour Center Tues, Dec 2 –Jan 6 (354037-08) 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tues, Jan 13-Feb 17 (354037-08) 7:30 – 8:30 pm Tues, Feb 24-Mar 31 (354037-08) 7:30 – 8:30 pm
can be directed to nzobi.k@gmail. com. Registration deadline is Mon, Dec. 19. Must have 8 participants for class to take place, with a maximum of 10 per class. Instructor: Pline Mounzeo Fee: $20 per class Seymour Center Mondays, Jan 5 – Feb 23 (354061-01) 1 – 3 pm
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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! Call instructor for additional information and appointments at 919-619-2592. Instructor: Richard Tazewell Fee: $30 per 30 min lesson Seymour Center Thursdays (354096) 4 – 8 pm
Chorus at Central Orange If you are interested in participating in a singing group please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Hong Yan Chinese Choir Singing is one of the most wonderful and beautiful things in the world! Our Chinese seniors will get together Mondays and Fridays to enjoy popular songs. The music will bring us back to the wonderful times. You are welcome to sit in and watch! Language is not a barrier. Come to share their happiness! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Mondays and Fridays (354051-01) 12:45 – 1:45 pm Introduction to Congolese Drumming Drum teacher and international performer Pline Mounzeo of Congo will lead a class on playing ngoma. Meaning literally “strength of the panther given”, ngoma is a precursor and larger version of the conga drum. It is used throughout south and central Africa in healing, social support and spiritual settings as well as parties. The drum music of the Brazzaville-Kinshasa area, where Pline is from, is especially known throughout Africa as strong and vibrant (http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=jSVss3v-pRk). Pline lives in Raleigh and has many years of experience as a performer and teacher. No experience necessary. If you have a conga, you can bring it, but drums will be supplied for class. If you like the experience, a class will be offered later to make your own ngoma. Questions
Karaoke Sing-A-Long Join Haryo and friends for a variety of songs and fun. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC Wednesdays (257003-01) 10 – 11 am Name that Tune Come enjoy a fun game of “Name that Tune” where music will be played and you will have to guess what song it is! Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Dec. 5 (313040) 1 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 Wednesdays (354089) 4 – 5 pm Song Swap Bring your favorite songs and/or your acoustic instruments, and let’s make some music! Folk, blues, old time, bluegrass, or original songs - whatever suits your mood or your style, all are welcome. Leader Ralph Besser Seymour Center 1st Tues, Dec 2; Jan 6; Feb 3 (353017) 7 – 8:30 pm
December - February 2015 Victoria Windler’s Eyes on Opera Victoria Windler’s Eyes on Opera is transitioning from its popular DVD presentations held at the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center in Chapel Hill to promoting the Met’s Live in HD presentations at Brier Creek and live NC Opera programs in Raleigh in 2014-15. The last DVD presentation, Amahl and the Night Visitors, will be held on Sat, Dec 20 from 10 am – 2 pm. All of us thank you for supporting what will be our more than 90 DVD presentations since Jan 2007 and hope you will join with other Opera Meetup members at Brier Creek’s Regal Cinemas for the Met’s Live in HD performances. Follow the performance schedules for the Met and the NC Opera on the Meetup website at: www.meetup.com/Chapel-Hill-Opera Seymour Center Amahl and the Night Visitors Sat, Dec 20 10 am – 2 pm
Theater Dinner Theater – The Dixie Swim Club Performed by the Orange Community Players, The Dixie Swim Club is the story of five Southern women whose friendship began many years ago on their college swim team. These friends set aside a long weekend every August – free from husbands, kids, and jobs – and meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, etc) that life flings at them. When fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends, proving the enduring power of “teamwork,” rally ‘round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. The Dixie Swim Club is the story of these five unforgettable women, a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Audiences will have a choice of attending a traditional production on Thursday night, a Valentine’s Dinner Theatre production on Friday or Saturday beginning at 6:30 pm or a special dessert matinee on Sunday beginning at 2 pm. *Co-sponsored with the Friends of Central Orange and the Orange Community Players. Central Orange SC (213014-01) Thurs, Feb 12 7:30 pm Performance Only (concessions will be sold) $15 in advance $18 at the door. Fri, Feb 13 6:30 pm Dinner Theatre – Tickets sold in advance only $38. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner is 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Sat, Feb 14 6:30 pm
Senior Times Dinner Theatre – Tickets sold in advance only $38. Doors open at 6 pm and dinner is 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Sun, Feb 15 2 pm Dessert Theatre – Tickets are $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 1:30 pm and play begins at 2 pm. Dessert served during intermission. 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 the Prime Time Players. Please call Marv Axelrod at 919-3834848 if you are interested. Must have 5 participants to offer the workshop. Fee: $10 per session Seymour Center Sat, Feb 7 - 28 (354137) 10 – 11 am
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 2 Dec 9 Dec 16 Dec 30 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24
Because I Said So Patch Adams White Christmas Miracle on 34th Street The Fisher King Harvey Chicago To Kill a Mockingbird Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Lilies of the Field Dream Girls 42:The Jackie Robinson Story
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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. FIRST FRIDAY FLICKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE Join us for our Frist Friday movie series showing currently released movies
beginning at 1:15pm. Popcorn will be provided by the center. If you like you are welcome to bring your favorite lawn chair or chair in a bag. Come earlier and join us for lunch prior to the film. If you have never enjoyed lunch with us before you will need to complete the appropriate form one week before the movie. The form will cover you for all future programs and events. Lunch tickets are disturbed on a first come first serve basis beginning at 11 am. Contact the front desk at 919-245-2015 for selection and to register. Registration required at least one week in advance. Central Orange SC Fri Dec 5 A Christmas Carol (253015-12) 1:15 pm Jan 9 The Giver (253015-01) 1:15 pm (2nd Fri due to holiday) Feb 6 42:The Jackie Robinson Story (253015-02) 1:15 pm Films for Later Life series at the Seymour Center is listed under Educational Opportunities
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Please consult the back page for the dates both centers will be closed for the holidays. Book Club We are a small and lively group, and welcome others. Tues, Dec 16 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Barbara Robinson Tues, Jan 20 Maya’s Notebook, by Isabelle Allende Tues, Feb 17 The Birth House, by Ami McKay Central Orange SC (258000-01) 2:30 – 4:30 pm Chess Meet-up Group It’s back! Looking for a low key chess group? This social group is just for you! All skill levels are welcome. The time has come to meet new people, talk strategy and play a few games in a laid back setting. If you have questions regarding the meet up, contact Caroline Conners at 919-624-5470. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Fri, Dec 5 -19; Jan 2 - 30; Feb 6 - 27 (351019) 2 – 4 pm Chorus at Central Orange If you are interested in participating in a singing group please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Garden Club - Central Orange SC – If you are interested in being part of the garden club please contact Terry at 919-245-2016. Members plan to meet
Page 35 on Wednesday mornings to do basic garden maintenance. Feel free to stop by during that time and ask any questions or pull a weed or two! Central Orange SC Wednesdays (257014-01) 10 am Garden Group – Seymour Center 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 Mon - meet to plan and garden: Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2 9:30 am – 12 noon Planting/Work days in the Garden: 2nd and 4th Mondays 8:30 am – 11 am Bring gloves, tools, and a hat on planting/workdays. 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 Tuesdays (254000-01) 10 – 11 am Intro to Volunteer Matching Current or new volunteers! Learn how to use the web tool HandsOnTriangle.org to match your interest with a volunteer opportunity near you. Search by your interest, zip code or desired agency. Preregistration suggested due to limited computers. Contact RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program at 919-245-4241. Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesday, Feb 18 9 am – 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 Wednesdays (357010) 10:30 – 11:30 am Mandarin Mah Jong: Learn to Play like a Pro! An ancient Chinese game which you will find challenging and fun, and good for memory exercise too. Similar to Poker, but more similar to rummy, the goal is to reach the highest combination of tiles which are called sets. Players will learn what sets are and how to best arrange them. Once the tiles can be identified
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and other game directions are learned, you will feel like a pro when it is all said and done. Come out and let the games begin! Fee: FREE Leader: Alice Sury Seymour Center Thursdays, Dec 4 - Feb 26 (324024) 10:30 am- 12 noon
ditional information contact Betsy Corbett, Orange County Veterans Service Officer, at 919-245-2890 or Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015. * Cosponsored with the Orange County Dept of Social Services. Central Orange SC Wed: Dec 3; Jan 7; Feb 4 (257001-01) 10 am
Passage Meditation (Satsang) Moved to the new Wellness – Interest Group section on page 20.
Weight Watchers - Noon Moved to the new Wellness – Interest Group section on page 20.
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 Thursdays (357037) 10:30 am – 12 noon
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 1st & 3rd Tues: Dec 2, 16; Jan 6, 20; Feb 3, 17 (357003) 2 – 4 pm
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Moved to the new Wellness – Interest Group section on page 20. 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 Fire-King jadeite. 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 1st Mon: Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2 (237001-01) 5:30 – 8 pm Veterans Morning Mingle Come out and join us every first Wednesday for a time to find out information that may be of benefit to you. Enjoy refreshments and mingle with other veterans as we discuss topics and explore resources and services that may be relevant to you. For ad-
ORGANIZATIONS & CLUB MEETINGS Central NC Mineral Club Meetings are on the first Tues of every month. Guests are always welcome. Web site is www.CentralNCMineralClub.org and has monthly updates on the first Tues meetings, etc. Contact: Bob Healy (healy@duke. edu). Seymour Center Tues, Dec 2; Jan 6; Feb 3 (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 Thurs, Feb 19 (357050) 8:30 – 10 am Chapel Hill Camera Club Contact: Charles Twine, President at 919-419-9091 Seymour Center Tues, Dec 9, 23; Jan 13, 27; Feb 10, 24 (358002) 6:30 - 9 pm
Chapel Hill Camera Club Digital Imaging Group Contact: Charles Twine, President, 919-419-9091 Seymour Center Tues, Dec 2; Jan 6; Feb 3 (358000) 6:30 – 9 pm Charlie’s Social Club Come and join Charlie Tsui’s social club! Charlie has a lot of stories to share with you! You will meet new friends, practice English & Chinese, and have a lot of fun! Leader: Charlie Tsui Fee: FREE Seymour Center Wednesdays (354050) 10 – 11 am Golden Age Happy Circle Club Contact: Lula Alston at 919- 967-5706 Seymour Center Tues, Dec 9; Jan 13; Feb 10 (358004) 10:30 am Jolly 79ers Contact: Geraldine Fennell at 919732-1503 Central Orange SC Mon, Dec 1; Jan 5; Feb 2 (258001-1) 10 am NC 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 Mon, Dec 15; Jan 26; Feb 16 (258005-01) 5 pm Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to a discussion of issues regarding their welfare. For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 919- 797-2246 Seymour Center (358006) Fri, Feb 27 10 am State Employee Association of NC (SEANC) All retired State Employees are invited to join this organization. Keep informed about State benefits and other changes that may take place. Meetings are held the 4th Tues of each month. Contact: Hazel Lunsford at 919-7324410 Central Orange SC Tues, Dec 23; Jan 27; Feb 24 (257010-01) 9 – 11 am
December - February 2015 Triangle Weavers Organization Newcomers are always welcome. For more information, contact: Janett Greenberg at 919-960-6902 Seymour Center Thurs, Dec 4; Jan 22; Feb 27 (357004) 7 - 8:45 pm
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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 17. To register, call the Central Orange Senior Center at 919-245-2015. 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 to: Central Orange Senior Center, PO Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278, or to the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Please inquire regarding accessibility for assistive walking devices. Remember, trips fill quickly! Transportation refunds will be made only if you call the center and cancel your reservation three (3) working days before the trip. If the minimum number of people doesn’t register for a trip, by one week prior to the trip’s departure, it will be cancelled and 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. Tues, Dec 9 (216001-01) Barn Dinner Theatre Wait list available. Cost: $61 (transportation & ticket) Central Orange SC 11 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 11:30 am – 5 pm Tues, Dec 16 (216002-01) Crabtree Valley Mall We are off to pick up those last minute items before the holidays. If you are lucky enough to have your holi-
December - February 2015 day shopping done, enjoy shopping the sales for yourself! Lunch will be on your own in the food court or one of the many restaurants in the mall. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Fee: $15 Central Orange SC 9 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 9:30 am – 4 pm Fri, Jan 23 (216003-01) Miro Exhibit: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University Discover the joyous and inspirational late paintings, printmaking and sculptures created by one of the 20th Century’s greatest masters. This is a first ever exhibit of the final 20 years of the artist’s career on loan by the Museo National in Madrid, Spain. We will eat an early lunch at the Pit Restaurant in downtown Durham followed by a guided tour of the exhibit and extra time to enjoy other parts of the museum. Fee: $30 (transportation and exhibit) Central Orange SC 10:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 11 am – 4 pm Fri, Jan 30 (216004-01) NC Symphony in Raleigh concert #1 Due to the great popularity of the symphony trips, we are offering two concerts this quarter. William Curry conducts an all Tchaikovsky program including Symphony #4. We will arrive in time for the pre-concert lecture and follow the performance with a late lunch at the Irregardless Cafe. Fee: $30 (transportation & ticket) Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 10 am – 4 pm Thurs, Feb 5 (216005-01) Temple Theatre in Sanford – I Will Never Be Hungry Again David is an African-American grad student assigned to read Gone With The Wind. He puts it off until the night before the test and under the influence of too much partying, David passes out in the middle of the story only to wake up and find himself at Terra Firma, the plantation home of “Starlett” O’Hara. It’s just a crazy dream, right? David gets pulled into the plot of America’s most famous romance, slightly skewed and fraught with musical zaniness. Will “Starlett” and “Whet” Butler ever hook up? Is “Smelanie” really that sweet? Can “Whammy” teach Sissy how to tap? All of these questions and much more will be asked and maybe answered during this hilarious play. We will enjoy lunch at the Pittsboro Roadhouse and General Store in Pittsboro prior to heading to Sanford. Fee: $37 (Tickets & Transportation only) Central Orange SC 10 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 10:30 am – 5 pm
Senior Times Fri, Feb 27 (216006-01) NC Symphony in Raleigh concert #2 Grant Llewellyn conducts Beethoven’s 7th Symphony and the world premiere of “Change” by Judd Greenstein. As usual, we will arrive in time for the pre- concert lecture and follow the performance with a late lunch. Fee: $30 (transportation & ticket) Central Orange SC 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Seymour Center 10 am – 4 pm Thurs, Mar 12 (216007-01) Temple Theatre in Sanford – Ring of Fire This musical takes you into the world Jonny Cash created in his songs. Three dozen songs from the Man in Black’s songbook are stitched together to depict the rough-hewn fabric of rural Americana. From the heart of the songs comes a show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption. We will enjoy lunch at the Flame Steakhouse in Sanford prior to the show. Fee: $37 (Tickets & Transportation only) Central Orange SC 10 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 10:30 am – 5 pm Coming in May: Hairspray, the musical is coming to Temple Theatre. Details will be in the next senior times.
SATURDAY GETAWAYS and EXTENDED TRIPS
If you desire further information, including deposits and final payment dates, payment arrangements, cancellations, travel insurance, travel agent’s policies or other questions contact Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250. If you have no questions or concerns and just want to register for a tour, call the main number of the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070. Our refund policies are as follows: 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 21 (316010-01) Chrysler Museum of Art and Home Tours Welcome to the Chrysler Museum of Art’s collection that includes more than 30,000 works of art located in Norfolk, Virginia! Exhibition of art work features Glass, American Painting and Sculp-
ture, European Paintings and Sculpture, Modern Art, Photography, Contemporary Art World, and Decorative Art. The Chrysler Museum of Arts holds one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of glass in the world. In addition to the museum, guided tours of The Willoughby-Baylor House, longtime home of the Norfolk History, now features new mix of art and artifacts and The Moses Myers House, the oldest Jewish home in America open to the public as a museum, portraying the life of an early 19th century merchant family will be included. If you are into art, history and simply like to visit unique and interesting places, this tour should be included in your 2015 travel plans. Due to free admission to the museum and homes, a gratuity of your choice will be collected at the end of the visit and presented as a donation to the museum staff. Driver gratuity not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 $5 per person per day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, Jan 9. We must have 25 participants for this tour to take place. Tour Cost: $60 Seymour Center 7 am – 9 pm Central Orange SC 7:30-am – 8:30 pm Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7 (316006-01) Florida’s Panhandle Including Mobile and Pensacola! Quaint beach towns and intriguing attractions! Set sail on the calm waters where dolphins play and historic sites abound. See the Navy’s air power at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Wander through the luscious gardens of Bellingrath. Step back into the 1800’s at Historic Pensacola Village. Have the time of your life on Florida’s Panhandle! Package includes: 6 Nights Lodging, 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners. Guided Tour of Pensacola - “City of Five Flags”, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, USS Alabama Battleship, 2-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise, National Naval Aviation Museum, IMAX Film, Historic Pensacola Village, Three Historic Homes, T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, Gift for All, Luggage Handling, All Taxes and Meal Gratuities. Driver, step-on-guide, and hotel housekeeper gratuities not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each step-on-guide is $2 - $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, Jan 23. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Travel Insurance available. Tour Cost: $669 per person double occupancy; $898 per person for single occupancy Seymour Center 7:30 am - 6 pm Central Orange 8 am - 5:30 pm
Page 37 Tues, May 12 - Sun, May 17 (316007-01) Hudson Valley & New York City, New York Be a part of it...and take a bite of the Big Apple! Frank Sinatra immortalized it in song. Let’s experience the best of this vibrant city which will capture the very heart of it during highlighted tours listed. This package includes: 5 Nights Lodging, 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, 1 Dinner Cruise, Broadway Show, United Nations Tour, Lincoln Center Tour, Empire State Building, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Fifth Avenue/Rockefeller Center Shopping, Tour of Rockefeller Center and NBC Studios, Lunch and Guided Tour of the Culinary Institute of America, Hudson River Cruise, US Military Academy at West Point, Franklin D Roosevelt’s Home & Library, Vanderbilt Museum, Purple Heart Hall of Honor, Woodbury Common, Guided Tours of Upper & Lower Manhattan, including 9/11 Memorial Site Visit and Memorial Museum, Ferry Ride to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with Audio Tour and South Street Seaport. Tour also includes Souvenir Gift, Luggage Handling, All Taxes & Meal Gratuities. Driver, step-on-guide, and hotel housekeeper gratuities not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each step-on-guide is $2 - $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, Mar 27. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Travel Insurance available. Tour Cost: $989 per person double occupancy; $1,258 per person for single occupancy Seymour Center 7 am – 6:30 pm Central Orange SC 7:30 am – 6 pm Sun, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 18 (316008-01) Mackinac Island & Upper Peninsula, Grand Traverse Bay, and Frankenmuth, Michigan Breathtaking forests and floral vistas! Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage on beautiful Mackinac Island, and clippityclop through breathtaking forests and floral vistas to view the sparkling water from the Arch Rock overlook. View the magnificent gardens from a rocking chair on the porch of the Grand Hotel. Taste your favorite flavor of fudge in one of the many shops that line the harbor area. Find treasures in Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” and the home of Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store. You’ll find pleasure on whichever tour you choose! This package includes: 6 Nights Lodging, 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch at Tahquamenon Falls Pub, 4 Dinners, including Soo Locks Dinner Cruise, Mackinac Island Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour, Hydro-jet Ferry Ride, Visit to Grand Hotel, Frankenmuth “Little Bavaria”, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, Great
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Page 38 Lakes Shipwreck, Tahquamenon Falls, Tour Gift for All, Luggage Handling All Taxes and Meal Gratuities. Driver, step-on-guide, and hotel housekeeper gratuities not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each stepon-guide is $2 - $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, May 29. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Travel Insurance available. Departure times to be announced in Spring newsletter. Tour Cost: $739 per person double occupancy; $978 per person for single occupancy Mon, Aug 30 – Thurs, Sept 3 (316008-01) Pennsylvania Dutch Country Homegrown and delicious! Experience the wonders of Lancaster County, known for its beautiful and bountiful, well-tended farmland. A patchwork quilt of historic buildings, Old Order Amish communities, unique shops and delectable food awaits our visit. Watch Elva in the gallery at her farm as she transforms a blank canvas into “Chalk Art.” See the Micro-Mooery operation at Kreider Farms, and get a bird’s eye view of the cow merry-go-round. Enjoy lunch on your own in Lititz, one of America’s coolest towns, and browse the unique shops. Sample a Wilbur Chocolate “bud,” and watch, learn and taste Intercourse Canning’s delicious kitchen recipes and much more! You will absolutely love Pennsylvania’s Amish Lands and Dutch Country after this visit. This package includes: 3 Nights Lodging, 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners, including one family-style and Shady Maple Smorgasbord and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Kreider Farms “Farm Tour”, Wilbur Chocolates, Downtown Lititz Shops, “Chalk Talk” with Elva Hurst, Intercourse Canning “Canarama Demonstration”, Guided Tour of the Amish Lands, with stops at an Amish farm and a bake shop, Kitchen Kettle Village, Bird-in-Hand Farmer’s Market, Amish Buggy Ride, Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Gift for All, Luggage Handling, All Taxes and Meal Gratuities. Driver, step-onguide, and hotel housekeeper gratuities not included. The recommended gratuity for driver is $3 - $5 per person per day, each step-on-guide is $2 $4, and each hotel housekeeper is $2 - $4 a day. Checks should be made payable to OCDOA and received on or before Fri, June 26. We must have 40 participants for this tour to take place. Travel Insurance available. Departure times to be announced in Spring newsletter. Tour Cost: $ 449 per person double occupancy; $558 per person for single occupancy
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MORE TRIPS Sept 21 - Oct 1 DANUBE RIVER CRUISE Slide presentation: Wed, Nov 5 (2 pm) Seymour Center Theater Experience Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary by land and the Danube River. Enjoy small group travel aboard new, luxurious Lueftner ship, Europe’s #1 cruise line. If you have never experienced a river cruise, you are in for a treat - intimate, comfortable, easy to navigate, and uncrowded dining. Imagine sitting on deck, soaking up foreign everyday life along the river bank aboard this 150 passenger vessel, not gazing into a wide expanse of water as with ocean cruises. Daily guided land tours, during daytime hours, to visit treasures in four different countries. Opportunity to explore on your own or take optional side trips. Tour begins in Wurzburg, Germany (2 night stay), your jumping off place to discover Wurzburg, Rothenburg (medieval walled town) and Munich. On to Passau where you board this up-scale ship with newest technology, panoramic deck, terrace cafe, wide-view salon and bar, fitness center, excellent cuisine and outstanding service. Sail to Regensburg, Germany, a grand medieval city with over 1,400 historical buildings, bridges, Roman gate, 12th century stone bridge. Wake the next morning surrounded by scenic valleys and charming riverside towns. Enjoy a leisurely-paced walking tour of 2000 yr old Passau, with its cobbled stone streets. View the picturesque landscapes as you cruise to the charming town of Emmersdorf. In the afternoon, continue cruising through the romantic Wachau Valley, dotted with castles, to arrive in Vienna, Austria. Join a local expert to explore the lavish Hofburg Palace, opera house, and more. Stroll along the Kartnerstrasse or sample Vienna’s famous pastries. On to Bratislava, Slovakia’s remarkable capital, discovering the city’s most celebrated sites. After the captain’s gala dinner, depart for Hungary where you tour Budapest’s historic Buda castle area and enjoy splendid views of Buda and Pest, spread over both banks of the river. A fun-filled folklore show for your last evening. Book by Dec 22, 2014 for $200 early booking discount. However, we are guaranteed only 20 spots, so if you intend to go, book now for a guaranteed spot and wide choice of cabins. Cost: Cabins range from $4,549 $4,999 (11 days, including 7 day Danube cruise, 23 meals with unlimited wine, 8 guided tours, round trip airfare, taxes and fees, to & from RDU, baggage handling, all tips except tour director and bus driver (optional). Insurance & cancellation waiver: $345.
Trip offered by Friends of Seymour Center Contact: Linda Mews 919-967-4728 or Lmews2@gmail.com. Oct 15 - 24 Special 9-Night Canada/New England Cruise from Baltimore, MD Sponsored by the Friends of the Central Orange Senior Center Round-Trip to Baltimore and Cruise as low as $1,050 per person Take an exciting, 9-Night Canada/ New England Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas, escorted by Jerry Passmore and other Friends’ members. Discover the unmistakable charm of New England and eastern Canada. There’s no better time to visit than the fall. The foliage is brilliant in every imaginable color, lighthouses dot the coastline, and there’s always an authentic lobster bake to be savored! You will be transported by motor coach to Baltimore, MD, then sail up the beautiful coast of Maine with stops at Portland, the largest city, and Bar Harbor, an historic coastal town which is part of beautiful Acadia National Park. New England boasts some of the most exquisite colors in the fall. Continue cruising up the Canadian coast visiting Saint John, New Brunswick, the only city on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides. Canada’s oldest incorporated city, Saint John is a popular tourist destination known for its historic uptown streetscapes, cultural attractions and natural wonders. After visiting the quaint, quiet pace of Saint John’s, we will discover the bustling excitement of Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in the Atlantic Provinces of Canada. The city’s origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world’s great natural harbors. Today, Halifax is a busy Atlantic seaport and the economic and cultural hub of Eastern Canada. On our return trip to Baltimore, we will make a fun stop in Boston, MA, known as the home to the “Cradle of Liberty”, for a day of sightseeing. The Grandeur of the Seas provides you with many exciting, onboard experiences including: dining options, a wide variety of entertainment and Broadway-style shows, a friendly Casino Royale with slots and table games, a relaxing Vitality Spa, pool and fitness center. The trip cost includes round-trip charter bus service to Baltimore, baggage handling, and the cruise. (Gratuities for room attendants and dining services $12 a day/shore excursions ($25 - $55 with over 50 to select from) are not included.) Rooms are either inside or outside, with a few balcony rooms.
December - February 2015 Your cost for a double occupancy room is: • Inside Cabin: $1,050 per person • Outside Cabin: $1,295 per person • Balcony: $2,195 per person. For further information and a registration form, email: passmorejerry@ gmail.com or call/visit the Central Orange Center – 919-245-2015 and ask for a Friends board member. Trip offered by Friends of Central Orange SC.
Carrboro R ecreation and Parks D epartment Programs The following programs are sponsored by the Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department. For more information and to register, call 919-918-7364. Events are FREE unless otherwise stated. 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 Wed, Dec 17; Wed, Jan 21; Fri, Feb 20 2 - 3:30 pm Game Days at Covenant Place Co-Sponsored by Covenant Place We have all heard the saying “use it or lose it”. 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 and board games. No experience is needed - so come out and learn something new, or plays one of your old time favorite games. Fee: FREE Covenant Place Thurs, Dec 18; Jan 22; Feb 26 1 – 2 pm 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 13 2 pm
December - February 2015 No Sew Blanket Making Let’s give to the children! Join us at Covenant Place to assemble no sew fleece blankets to be donated to the UNC Children’s Hospital. Carrboro Parks and Recreation will provide the material and a snack; however, we need you to help do the work. Please call 919-918-7364 if you would like to help. Fee: FREE Covenant Place Tues, Feb 3 2 – 4 pm POET’S OPEN MIC NIGHT Come to Open Eye Cafe the first Tuesday of each month for POETS OPEN MIC NIGHT. This is a night when poets can engage with others and share the power and diversity of poetry. The event is staged to provide the venue for people to celebrate, share, and encourage the writing, reading, and listening of poetry. For more information, please call 919918-7364. Fee: FREE Open Eye Cafe 1st Tues, Dec 3 – Feb 4 7 – 9 pm
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Walk In Registration Only. Carrboro Recreation and Parks trips are known for their fine company, back road ambling, and interest-piquing 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 prior to the trip. Temple Theatre “The Sanders Family Christmas” This nostalgic musical comedy follows the saga of Smoke on the Mountain, one of the most loved musicals the Temple has ever presented. Celebrate the holidays with faith, family, and old fashioned fun as the Sanders Family Singers say a bittersweet goodbye to their only son, who is shipping off with the Marines as World War II begins. With hilarious touching stories and 25 Southern Gospel Christmas favorites to light up your holiday, you’ll have a rousing and heartwarming time with this Christmas gospel sing-along. Please bring money for lunch at Mrs Lacy’s Teahouse in Sanford. Fee: $26 Thurs, Dec 11 10:30 am – 5 pm Barn Dinner Theatre “Saturday Night at Old Smokey In its heyday, “Old Smokey” was more than a mountain-top country store... its porch was the scene of Saturday night musical jamborees that rivaled the Grand Ole Opry. As Emma prepares to reopen Old Smokey for her son and a fundraising jamboree is devised, one obstacle after another threatens to wreck her plans. Challenges mount as secrets are re-
Senior Times vealed, laughs are shared, and songs are sung in a live on-the-air musical tribute to tradition, friendship, and family. Register by Fri, Jan 16. Fee: $49 Tues, Jan 27! 11:30 am - 5:30 pm GOLDEN TRAILS Walk In Registration Only. This walking group gets you out and about on a local trail. The company of others, the gains from a little physical endeavor and the joys of being in a natural environment are possible rewards. Transportation is from Carrboro Town Hall parking lot, or people can follow us to the trail head. Binoculars are always encouraged. Please feel free to call Dana Hughes at 919- 918-7372 for specific trail difficulty information. PreRegistration required for all trips
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Mayo Lake Park Winter Waterfowl and Bird Hike Learn about the natural surroundings in Person County. We will explore the Winter Waterfowl and other Birds with a Mayo Park Ranger. Be sure to bring water and a lunch. Fee: $4 Tues, Feb 17 9:30 am - 2:30 pm For more programs and classes please visit www.carrbororec.org or call 919-918-7372.
ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Registration Opens Senior Games is a year-round health promotion program for adults ages 55 +. Activities include clinics, tournaments, social activities, SilverArts - new in 2015 is a performing arts component - as well as local and state competitions. For more information call Latonya Brown, Senior Games Coordinator, 919-245-4270. The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsors. The 2015 Orange County Senior Games’ Athletic Events will be held Tues, April 7 – Thurs, April 23. SilverArts performance competition will be held on Wed, April 8 at 4 pm at the Seymour Center and the SilverArts visual art show will go on display beginning Mon, April 13 at the Seymour Center. Another new happening this year will be the Celebration of Athletes & Artists will be held in conjunction with the Food Truck Rodeo at the Seymour Center on Wed, Apr 29 at 4:30 pm. For the Senior Games’ on-going activities events schedule, please refer to the Athletics section on pages 32-33 for more information. Registration Information Registration forms will be mailed to last year’s participants before the end of 2014. 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 Friday, March 6 and the final deadline is Friday, March 20 (the SilverArts registration deadlines are the same as for Athletic events). For more information and/ or to volunteer at any of the events, please call Latonya Brown at 919-245-4270. For information about SilverArts call Cydnee Sims at 919-245-4250.
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. w w w. o r a n g e c o u n t y n c . g o v / a g i n g / RSVPindex.asp Kathy Porter, RSVP Project Director Vicki Hill, Assistant Director Judy Mathias, Senior Education Corps Cummie Davis, Administrative Assistant Call 919-968-2070 or email: rsvp@ orangecountync.gov A service of Orange County Department on Aging, the Corporation for National & Community Service, National Senior Service Corps with local support from the Towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.
CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER
103 Meadowland Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 • 919-245-2015 Mailing address: P.O. Box 8181, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Mon – Thurs 8 am - 8 pm; Fridays 8 am – 5 pm; Saturdays 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 Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@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.
Are you experiencing an Aging Transition? Orange County Department on Aging/ Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide information, consultations, assessments and services to older adults and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, and other agerelated issues. email: agingtransitions@ orangecountync.gov Mary Fraser, DSW, Aging Transitions Administrator Carla Allison, BSW, Social Worker Eileen Apicella, BS, Transportation Specialist Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Caregiver Day Out Coordinator Mary-Lynn Piven, PhD, RN, Mental Health Consultant Beverly Shuford, BS, Information and Benefits Specialist Pam Tillett, MSW, Social Worker Mary-Ann Weston, MSW, Social Worker Jenny Womack, MA, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist Zhenzhen Yu, MSW, Bilingual Social Worker Cummie Davis, Administrative Assistant Call: 919-968-2087 and Talk to a Professional 9 am – 4 pm, Mon - Fri
SEYMOUR CENTER
2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 • 919-968-2070
Mon, Wed, Fri 8 am - 5 pm; Tues and Thurs 8 am - 9 pm; Saturdays 9 am - 5:30 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 Isabel Jackson, Food Services Coordinator, 919-245-4256, email: ijackson@orangecountync.gov Latonya Brown, Wellness Coordinator, 919-245-4270, email: lbrown@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 site: www.orangecountync.gov/aging On-line registration is available for many of our programs at the above website. Program fees may be paid by using a credit card. Both Senior Centers will be closed Thurs & Fri, Nov 27 & 28; Wed, Thurs & Fri, Dec 24, 25, 26; Thurs, Jan 1, and Mon Jan 19 for holidays.