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Senior Times March/April/May 2010

News and Activities for Orange County’s Older Adults

Age Strong! Live Long!

Hillsborough Sr. Center

Celebrating Older Americans Month and the 30-year Anniversary of the Orange County Department on Aging

Original Central Orange Senior Center

Chapel Hill Senior Center

Northside Senior Center

Central Orange Senior Center Robert and Pearl Seymour Center SENIOR CENTERS

Note from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Senior Times NEWS. . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 RSVP Volunteer Opportunities. . . 7-8 Wellness Opportunities . . . . . . . 9-14 SeniorNet Computer Classes. . . 14-15 Seniors on the Road . . . . . . . . . 16-17

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OM R F E TH OR IT D E

Spring is in the air!

We have lots of great program offerings, and several celebrations this season. May is Older Americans Month and we’re celebrating this year’s theme – Age Strong! Live Long!

In honor of this, and the Orange County Department on Aging’s 30th Anniversary, we hope that you will join us on May 1 for our annual Senior Resource Fair. May 19 is National Health and Fitness Day – come join one of our fitness classes and “Age Strong.” The Friends organizations hope to see you at their annual meetings.

And finally, we hope that you will join us in celebrating our selection as the recipient of the North Carolina 2009 Ernest B. Messer Award. I look forward to seeing you at your local Senior Center.

Sincerely, Janice Tyler, Senior Times Managing Editor jtyler@co.orange.nc.us

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GENERAL INFO New Registration Process for Senior Center Classes/Programs Begins on Feb. 15 As we go to print the senior center staff are doing the final preparations for computerizing our class/ program registration process. We have all been through a very rigorous training process, but we know it is going to take us a little extra time as we start registering participants electronically. Please be patient with our staff and volunteers as we transition from paper registration to computer. It will help us greatly if you will come into the Center to pre-register for activities. For classes that require a payment, you will not be officially registered until we receive you payment. All participants will need to complete a Senior Center registration form. This completed form will be required for all classes and events. It may take us a little longer to assist you, but we will become more efficient as time goes on.

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Caregivers’ Day Out The group respite program, also known as CAREGIVERS’S DAY OUT, is directed by Carolyn Jefferson, BSN, and is held at the Seymour Center. This weekly program enables seniors with physical illnesses, or dementia, to participate in therapeutic activities while their family members enjoy a 5-hour break without care-giving responsibilities.

Program participants come to the Seymour Center on Wed from 11 am - 4 pm to engage in group and individualized activities that match their interests and needs. Program size is limited to 10 people. Please call 612-2846 or 968-2087 for further information and

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to arrange for a preadmission interview.

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our email list. We now have over a 1,000 subscribers. If you are interested in being part of this email list, please e-mail Janice Tyler at jtyler@ co.orange.nc.us. We send out info about every two weeks. We hope that you will find it informative, efficient and a great way to keep up to date on what is happening at your local Senior Center.

Senior Times Is on the Web To find the current issue of Senior Times online, go to our web site: www.orangecountync.gov/aging. Click on the Senior Times link at the top of any page. The next page provides a direct link and Tips. You will need Adobe Flashplayer 9. Click on the Senior Times link, and then the Senior Times image, which will open in an “online viewer.” You can change the size of the type and turn the pages with a click.

Check out our column in the Chapel Hill Herald Newspaper Just a reminder, we have a column in the Chapel Hill Herald on Sundays. Look for it on Sun, Mar 28 and Apr 25.

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Orange County Dept on Aging Wins 2009 NC Award In January, Orange County’s Department on Aging won the North Carolina 2009 Ernest B Messer Award, along with the Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem. “The Messer Award recognizes a community that has excelled in addressing the needs of its older citizens, and it is a privilege to present this award to your exemplary organization, the Orange County Department on Aging, and to formally recognize your many contributions to both Orange County and the aging community in North Carolina,” stated Dennis Streets, Director of the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. According to Jerry Passmore, Department on Aging Director, “We are extremely pleased to be recognized as a leader in NC in addressing our older citizens’ needs. 30 years ago, we became the first NC public department on aging. Since that time, the department has worked to foster community partnerships and creative programming through an inter-disciplinary team of professionals that champion person-centered, holis-

tic care of our older citizens.”

Some of the Department on Aging programs highlighted by the award are: (1) The dedicated County Aging Information Hotline staffed by professionals who, if needed, can follow up with a home visit or office appointment at a senior center; (2) Commitment to public awareness of aging services by the publication of an annual Community Resource Guide, a quarterly Senior Times newspaper, and producing an award winning weekly community access television show, “In Praise of Age.”; (3) A large, dedicated volunteer program providing critical services like tax assistance; (4) Strong public-private partnerships to expand senior programming and provide financial support; and (5) An efficient transportation division transporting older adults to necessary services and enriching opportunities.

Approaching 65: Medicare Information Seminar

The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), which is part of the NC Department of Insurance, and the Orange County Department on Aging will be conducting a Medicare Information Seminar on Wed, March 24 from 10:30 - 11:30 am at the Seymour Center and Fri, March 26 from 10:30 - 11:30 am at the Central Orange Senior Center. The seminar will provide a basic overview of Medicare Part A and Part B, and who needs to enroll in both of them, or just one. In addition, Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs are private companies); supplemental insurance options, as well as Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare Part C) will be reviewed. People on limited incomes may qualify for help paying for all or part of their Medicare Part B and Part D premiums and co-pays. Information on all these programs will be given at the seminar. Come and learn how to select what health insurance is best for you, and when you must enroll to avoid having a penalty! People turning 65 within the next six months are especially encouraged attend. If you –Venture Into A VARIETY OF VIEWS – have toany questions, please call 968-2087.

In addition, the Messer Award recognizes Orange County’s two senior centers operated by the Department on Aging, with their strong emphasis on wellness for seniors across the continuum. This includes the adult day health program located in the Central Orange Senior Center.

“While the Messer Award points out the creative things we are currently doing to provide essential services, it also challenges Orange County to be even more effective and efficient in the future, as we prepare to serve an older population, the fastest growing segment of our population, that will double in the next fifteen years,” said Jerry Passmore. “Recent Orange County demographic projections predict that by 2029 there will be over 41,000 seniors aged 60+ compared to 28,000 children under the age of 17. “ A formal award presentation by the State Director of NC’s Division of Aging and Adult Services is planned for an upcoming County Board of Commissioners’ meeting.

Central Orange Adult Day Health Program A Program of Senior Care of Orange County, Inc. An Enriching Day Program for Adults and Seniors along with Respite for Family Caregivers Offers a safe environment with individual care plans that address the social, physical and emotional needs of the participant; and provides assistance with daily activities by qualified professional.

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. P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278

LEGAL SERVICES Discover How at a Special Presentation

Monday, March 22nd • 6:30pm

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Legal Aid of North Carolina 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. These include consumer/debtor issues, employment, family law, public assistance/Public Benefits, health care issues, simple wills, living wills, and various Powers of Attorney. On the second Tues of the month, Elder Law Attorney James Wilde, is available to advise on wills, Powers of Attorney and Medicare Part D. APPOINTMENTS ARE NEEDED. To schedule an appointment, please call (800) 672-5834 between the hours of 9 am–1 pm, Mon through Fri. Seymour Center

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Tues, Mar 2, 9; Apr 6, 13; May 4, 11 9 am – 12 noon

Tues, Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25 9 am – 12 noon

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In Praise of Age TV Show

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In Praise of Age is an award winning weekly television show dedicated to informing and entertaining Orange County citizens on issues of aging. The shows are sponsored by the Department on Aging, Carol Woods Retirement Community, and the Friends of the Seymour Center and Central Orange Senior Center. It’s broadcast on Saturdays at 12:30 and 7:30 pm on the Peoples Channel (Time Warner Cable Channel 8). All the programs will also be shown at the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center on the following Mondays at 10:30 am. Beginning in March, the 2009 and 2008 “Town Treasures” Honorees, as designated by the Chapel Hill Historical Society, will be featured. These “Treasures” are outstanding senior citizens who have made a major contribution to Chapel Hill-Carrboro and Orange County over the years. Beginning in May, and throughout 2010, In Praise of Age will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Department on Aging, and its Advisory Board.

The shows will feature the major historical events, key leaders, agencies and services that have improved the lives of older adults since 1980. The May programs will feature Meals on Wheels of Chapel HillCarrboro, Carol Woods, and the openings of Orange County’s Senior Centers.

Mar 6: “2009 Town Treasures Reception”- Highlights of the reception held on Jan 11, 2009 at the Robert & Pearl Seymour Center to recognize that year’s “Town Treasures”, including comments by attendees.

Mar 13: Howard & Lillian Lee, 2009 “Town Treasures” – State Sen Howard Lee shares his life experiences in coming to Chapel Hill, and his involvement in politics, with host Robert Seymour. (Originally shown Aug, 2002) Mar 20: Chuck Stone, a 2009 “Town Treasure”- Nationally renowned, retired UNC Prof of Journalism Chuck Stone, shares a lively review of his work and career with Robert Seymour (Originally shown Jan, 2006) Mar 27: Bill & Ida Friday, “2008 Town Treasures” - Florence Soltys, host, has a personal conversation with Bill Friday, former President of the University of

North Carolina, sharing his early years, the people who influenced him and the changes that occurred during his administration.

(Originally shown Dec, 2001)

working with older adults, highlights of her 2005 sabbatical, and her priorities as an advocate for aging-friendly communities. (Originally shown Apr, 2005)

Apr 3: RD & Euzelle P Smith, “2008 Town Treasures: Educators for Life” - RD and Euzelle P Smith, guided by host Rhoda Wynn, provide an annotated tour of their combined seventy years of service contribution to public education, both locally and in other communities. (Originally shown Nov, 2001)

May 15: “Valentine Farewell Revue” The Prime Time Players bid goodbye to the rented Chapel Hill Senior Center (1991-2007) in song, dance, poetry, and drama in Feb, 2007. In May, it opened in the current county-owned Seymour Center. (Originally shown Aug, 2007)

Apr 10: “Any time is Travel Time” Jean Holcomb, founder and President of Viking Travel, shares with Bobbie Lubker how travel has changed over the last 30 years. She also addresses the importance of travel agents even today in assisting older travelers, and exciting opportunities and important information for new and seasoned travelers.

Apr 17: “Valentine’s Day Show 2010” Prime Time Players and guests celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2010 with their talents of music, dance, singing and comedy.

Apr 24: “Hand Pain in Older Adults: Problems and Remedies”. UNC Clinical OT instructor Sue Coppola hosts the program and follows Certified Hand Therapist and PT Nancy Belding in methods to reduce pain and improve function (Originally shown Jan, 2003) May 1: “Meals on Wheels: We Serve More than Food.”

From its origins in post WW II London, England, Meals on Wheels came to the US and spread across the country. Established in 1976, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Meals on Wheels delivers meals daily to local homebound people. Host Rhoda Wynn follows Southern Orange MOW Coordinator Jeanie Arnel through service highlights.

(Originally shown Mar, 2007)

May 22: “Seymour Center Opening Ceremony in May, 2007.” A major event in the 30 year history of the Orange County Dept on Aging was the opening of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, Orange County’s first multi-purpose Senior Center. Re-live the May 24, 2007 ribbon cutting ceremony of this Chapel Hill center to serve the southern part of the county. (Originally shown Sept, 2007) May 29: “Grand Opening Ceremony of the New Central Orange Senior Center, Jan. 2009”. Excerpts of the Jan 29, 2009 ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Central Orange Senior Center. It’s located in Hillsborough adjoining the Triangle SportsPlex and includes an Adult Day Health Program. (Originally shown Mar, 2009)

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May 8: “The Unique Tapestry of Aging and Re-Affirming the Resources of Older Adults.” Carol Woods President and CEO Pat Sprigg talks about Carol Woods as a community resource since 1979 and identifies her journey into a career of

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New On-line Health Care Monitoring Would you like to be able to track your blood pressure, weight and pulse on a weekly basis without having to keep up with anything? By participating in this program, it’s possible. It’s a free userfriendly 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. Clients are assigned a secure pass code in

Your Participation and Help is Vital!

The 2010 Census is coming, and your participation is needed!!! The census results will have a direct impact on our future government funding for essential programs and services right here in Orange County. In addition, the census data are used to reapportion states’ congressional seats.

The census data will directly affect how more than $400 billion in federal annual funding will be distributed to state, local and tribal governments. The data will also provide input for local planning decisions - including the need for additional social services, senior centers, roads, hospitals and schools. Without

Senior Times the system. The Carol Woods’ Community Connections Project made the telehealth monitor possible.

This project is funded by The Duke Endowment.

Beginning in March, this new computer-monitoring health care system will be available at the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough. Interested participants should schedule an appointment with Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, and plan to meet on a Tues at the center to get started in the program. Please call Myra directly on Tues and Fri at COSC, Hillsborough at 245-2027 or on other days at 968-2073, to schedule your appointment.

Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WS19) Tues & Thurs 8 am – 5 pm

an accurate census count, funding may not be adequate for vital community services important to many older people. Please help spread the fact that the 2010 Census is easy, important and safe, and everyone’s participation is vital.

It’s easy: It only takes about 10 minutes to answer just 10 questions.

It’s important: The data can help enhance our community through future funding, etc.

It’s safe: By law, the Census Bureau cannot share respondents’ answers with anyone, including other federal and law enforcement agencies.

Visit www.2010census.gov to learn more.

Aging with Class

Central Orange Senior Center One hour classes and informal discussions about how to age well. Please Call 245-2015 to reserve a seat. All classes will meet at 11 am unless otherwise noted.

Wed, Mar 10 Aging Transitions: An Orange County Resource for Seniors and Their Families.

Kate Barrett, MSW, LCSW Thur, Mar 18 The Invisible Disability: Living with Chronic Pain Pam Tillett, MSW Mon, Apr 5 What Untapped Benefits May Be Available for You? Latonya White Brown, MHSA Mon, Apr 12 Making the Most of Your Limited Personal Energy. Vibeke Talley, OTR/L. This class will meet at 1 pm.

Mon, Apr 19 How to Relax an Anxious Mind.

Jan Gerard, MSW, LCSW. This class will meet at 1 pm Fri, May 7 Do All You Can To Prevent Falls.

Vibeke Talley, OTR/L Mon, May 17 The Frugal Senior: How to Spend Less.

Latonya White Brown, MHSA

Orange County Department on Aging Food Drive Beginning March 1, the Dept on Aging will hold a food drive for community seniors. Non-perishable donations can be brought to the Seymour Center in Chapel

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13th Annual Community Dinner

The 13th Annual Community Dinner celebrating Orange County’s rich cultural diversity through food and entertainment will be held on Sun, Mar 7 at 1 pm (snow date Mar 14) in McDougle School’s Cafetorium, 900 Old Fayetteville Rd, Carrboro. Once again, Mildred Council of Mama Dip’s Kitchen, supported by local restaurants and organizations, will provide a wonderful array of food.

Advanced purchase of tickets is advised, beginning Feb 7. They are $3 for children 10 and under and $8 for adults. For more information, go to www.communitydinner.org, or call the Carrboro Branch Library at 969-3006. There will be a limited number of tickets for seniors in need, available through Cydnee Sims at 969-3025. To be a volunteer, or to donate, please contact Nerys Levy at rilevy@mindspring.com. $22 will feed a family of four at this wonderful community building event which crosses economic, racial, religious and ethnic barriers.

Hill or the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough. Based on input from the Inter-Faith Council (IFC) and Orange Congregations in Mission (OCIM), we are requesting donations of the most needed items: soup, canned meats, canned vegetables, applesauce, peanut butter, pasta, and pasta sauce.

These items will be available for seniors to take home as needed. If the donations exceed the centers’ storage capacity, food will be delivered to IFC and OCIM. To kick off the new food drive, the Department on Aging will give a raffle ticket to all donors of the requested items.The winning ticket will be drawn at the Second Annual Resource Connections Fair and 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Dept on Aging at the Seymour Center on May 1. Anyone wishing to volunteer for this project should call Latonya Brown at 968-2082.

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Older Americans Month 2010 Age Strong! Live Long!

May is Older Americans Month, a tradition dating back to 1963, during which we especially honor the legacies and ongoing contributions of older Americans. This year’s Older Americans Month theme, “Age Strong!

Live Long!”, recognizes the diversity and vitality of today’s older Americans who span three generations.

They have lived through wars and hard times, as well as periods of unprecedented prosperity. They The Friends of Central pioneered new technologies in Orange are co-sponsoring medicine, communications, and an inspirational program industry while spearheading a each quarter beginning cultural revolution that won equal Apr 8 from 7-8:30 pm. rights for minorities, women, and The programs will be open to the public and the audience is not limited to Senior Citizens. We are looking for Celebrating 30 Years Partnering choirs, duets, quartets, trios with Community Aging Providers and/or soloists – voice or instruments. The program will The Orange County Department on be billed as “Quarterly InspiAging will hold its annual Senior Rerations”. Interested performsources Connections Fair on Saturday, May 1 at the Seymour Center ers may call the Center and in Chapel Hill, from 10 am to 2 pm. Acleave their contact number, cording to its director, Jerry Passmore, or they may call Claire at 732“This fair will highlight our 30-year 9584 for further information. partnership with both public and priThe scheduled performance vate community agencies in meeting dates are – Thurs, Apr 8, July the diverse needs of our older citizens.

8, Oct 14, and Jan 13, 2011.

Quarterly Inspirations

Senior Resource Fair:

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Shout Out! The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is hosting their annual Shout Out! Against Sexual Violence on Mon, Apr 26 from 6 - 8 pm at the Seymour Center. The Shout Out! provides a space for survivors of sexual violence and their allies to speak out and respond to the sexual violence in our community. It is a night of poetry, spoken word, song, art and justice. It is a space for healing, growth and social change. All are welcome, and it’s free and open to the public.

If you have any questions or would like to submit any work for the Shout Out! contact rachel@ocrcc.org or krista@ ocrcc.org, or call 968-4647.

The Department on Aging and its Advisory Board were established by county ordinance in 1980, when there were a lot fewer organizations with whom we could partner. There were few assisted

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disabled Americans.

These remarkable achievements demonstrate the strength and character of older Americans, and highlight the debt of gratitude we owe to them. Older Americans are living longer and are more active than ever before. With the aging of the baby boomers, America’s senior population is expected to reach 71.5 million by 2030.

To help celebrate these wonderful people, and the vital contributions they’ve made, and are continuing to make, the Orange County Dept on Aging will kickoff the month with a Senior Resources Connections Fair on Sat, May 1 at the Seymour Center from 10 am – 2 pm. It will have lots of vendors, information resourcliving facilities and home care agencies, no adult day care programs, and the Meals on Wheels programs were just starting. Today, this area has well over 100+ organizations dedicated to serving the needs of older adults who are now living longer lives.”

This wonderful fair will be FREE and will provide the public with important resources to help seniors and their families maximize their lives. It’s designed to inform, motivate and empower. According to Latonya Brown, the Department on Aging’s Resource and Benefits Specialist, “In addition to its many vendors and lots of information, the Senior Support and Benefits Fair will also offer free refreshments, free entertainment, and free raffles.”

AGING 101: Central Orange Senior Center Six-Part Series for Boomers and Beyond: 7-8:30pm Apr 19 Social Security and Medicare for Beginners: Brian Simpson, Public Affairs, Social Security Administration Apr 26 Making the Decision to Stay at Home or Move: What Are the Real Options?: Kate Barrett, MSW, LCSW May 3 Maximizing Independence at Home: Vibeke Talley, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Orange County Department on Aging May 10 Essential Legal Steps: Gregory Herman-Giddens, Elder Law Attorney May 17 Long-Term Care Financial Planning: Brad Fox, Medical Claims Rx, and Bernie Ashman, Coordinator of Long-term Care Medicaid, Orange County Department of Social Services May 24 What You Need to Know to Manage Your Medications: Jena Ivey, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPP Register for One or More Sessions by Calling 245-2015

es, and fun! On Wed, May 19 at the Central Orange SC, there will be a presentation on Strength Training. Did you know that seniors can “grow” muscles? This is true even if you have a walker! More muscles not only make you stronger, feel better, but also help keep you from falling.

As our general population ages, so does the need for more services.

However, Older Americans give a tremendous amount to the community through their volunteering in all sorts of capacities from working with school children, to delivering meals to the homebound, to providing free income tax assistance – and the list goes on and on! We Thank You!

On-site specialists will be available for consultations and answering questions on topics such as assisted living, local specialty clinics, adult daycare, Alzheimer’s disease, legal planning, financial counseling, Medicare, home care and more.

“We are planning a special recognition at our May 1st Senior Resource Fair of our long-standing agency partners who continue to serve our seniors into the 21st Century,” said Passmore.

Come find out what resources are available for seniors and their family members. You can also learn how Orange County can be of assistance to you now and in the future. If your have any questions, call our County Aging Helpline at 968-2087.

Celebration of the Dept on Aging’s 30th Anniversary

On October 1, 1980 Orange County’s Board of Commissioners created, by county ordinance, North Carolina’s first public department on aging, and its citizens’ advisory board. In 2010 the department’s staff, board members and volunteers will plan special events to celebrate its 30 years of creativity and innovation in providing senior services and programming. Through the years, Orange County’s senior centers have championed a unique person-centered, holistic service approach.

The department developed models of community based care, and stressed the importance of publicprivate partnerships and volunteerism to creatively respond to older adults’ needs. If you have any information or memorabilia about the Department on Aging that you’d like to share, or if you’re interested in helping with the celebration events, which begin in May, please contact Jerry Passmore, Department Director at 245-2020.

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Want to Volunteer?

For personal assistance in finding your volunteer niche, contact the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program, which links people at least 55 years of age with nonprofit agencies.

• Visit us at the Seymour Center 9 am – 4 pm or at Central Orange Senior Center Tues, 9 am – 12 noon. Call ahead first to 968-2056.

• 968-2056 or www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: RSVP

• Help parks and recreation dept staff provide the best customer service with limited resources.

Provide information on programs and facilities; take class registrations and facility reservations.

Good place to apply your computer and people skills.

service. Help staff give customers personal assistance

• Do you have public contact experience giving and receiving information? Greet visitors to a police department and refer people to appropriate staff. Your support can help the department operate smoothly without having to take a police officer off duty.

• Horses—Join your friends and carpool to this indoor riding arena in the country! Need 3 volunteers per horse to help riders with developmental disabilities benefit from riding and handling our horse “friends.” No horse experience necessary. Training.

• Give a lift to older adults in Chapel Hill to see programs or go to doctor’s appointments. Be On Call Mon – Thurs, 10 am - 3 pm

• Major art project to celebrate the African American experience in North Carolina needs assistance related to fundraising, mailings, update of its database addresses.

• Phone Specialists to sit down on the job - Habitat ReStore - all shifts, good telephone skills, neat handwriting and customer

• Current or retired NC licensed LPN or RN volunteers to help monitor hypertension in older adults via blood pressure assessments 1-2 hrs a week, or every other week

• Be the new “guy or gal” for an arts council in an historic

Volunteer Calendar Call RSVP Volunteer Program 968-2056 or visit www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: RSVP • Monthly by the 10th Submit your RSVP volunteer hours and mileage requests for the previous month’s service to the RSVP Office.

• “Tuesdays at Central” 9am – 12 Noon: Central Orange Senior Center. Visit with a volunteer specialist from RSVP 55+ for help learning where you might make a difference in a community near you.

Walk-ins are welcome. Call ahead 245-2015 • Tutor Adults in reading, math, writing or GED preparation OR tutor non-native speakers on English conversation skills. Chapel Hill and Hillsborough trainings monthly. www.orangeliteracy.org • Find out how you can be part of a team to help your local community cope with emergencies. www. co.orange.nc.us/health/CERTProgram.asp • Get a feel for what’s coming to the Garden En-

town. Its new location is seeing more foot traffic and requests for information on the growing number of local cultural events.

What would you like to do: greet people and provide information, suggest current events, assist with file organization, man the exhibitor booth or sell concessions during Last Fridays?

• Dog walkers, cat socializers, foster parents, kennel assistants, adoption counselors, office rescuers Chapel Hill or Mebane.

Orientations and trainings. 2 - 4 hrs per month. Adoption counselors especially needed weekday afternoons Chapel Hill • Director of mental health service for Latinos needs help maintaining supporters’ list, working with outreach coordinator on special events, data entry. Does not need to be bilingual

trance. Tell us what you want to see. Seymour Center, Fri, Mar 5, 9:30 am, 968-2056 • Have an hour? Join the Garden Team for special garden jobs: plant, weed, till, truck in mulch, seek donations. Walk-ins welcome. Seymour Center, 9:30 am, 1st Fri regular meeting and gardening time. Plant Days: Fri, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, and May 14 as well as Mon -Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, and May 17 • Volunteer Orientations (every second Tues of the month), 7-8:30 pm at the IFC office, Carrboro. www.ifcweb.org • Blue Ribbon Mentors partner with student to unlock a child’s potential. www.chccs.k12.nc.us/brma 12-hour training starts Mar 18 • Return to high school as a volunteer debate team judge – no experience necessary. Hear talented youth in action - impromptu speeches, debates, Congress and other choices. Afternoons are great times for new judges, 2-3 hours. Training provided. Late March • OC Rape Crisis Center Train early Aug to make a difference with up to 500 people per year: 24-hr crisis response line, program presentations or support group facilitator. www.ocrcc.org

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WELCOME New RSVP Volunteers Richard Barrett, Toby Beckman, Yvonne Blount, Pervarice Blue, Sally Brooking, Joyce Burns, Ingrid Carruthers, Pamela Caruso, Charles Carver, Mary Ann Clarkson, Joe Crews, Sue Dates, Deborah Dickinson, Allen Dickstein, Roberta Dulong, Joan East, Ed Flowers, Gary Gildersleeve, Elizabeth Grant, Carroll Hawkins, David Haynes, Linsey Hazen, Connie Kiefer, James Kitchen, Arthur Langdon, Josette Mack, Gloria Maisner, Peter Marioles, Kathleen O’Keefe, Amara Pandarinath, Jackie Parker, James Perry, Harry Poole, Sarah Porreca, Jeremy Purbrick, Sandra Rich, Stephen Rich, Becci Ritter, Edith Rovero, Lynda Rubenstein, Harold Russell, Jamilah Sabir-Calloway, Beverly Sanford, Don Schoene, Jim Schultz, Marsha Segedy, Rita Shepherd, Delores Simpson, Laura Slater, George Snowden, Catherine Stevens, Jackie Stiles, Debby Stirling, Mary Sugioka, John Terry, Elaine Thornburg, Rollie Tillman, Nancy Torraco, Sandy Turbeville, and Joyce Watkins

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Every Boy’s Dream

RSVP 55+ Volunteer Viewpoint

WELLNESS

by Annette Jurgelski RSVP Volunteer Little boys may dream about their future and say, “When I grow up, I’m going to be a cowboy.” For most, it doesn’t become a reality.

However, one boy had the next best thing happen by being the son of a cowboy.

Jon Livers, former insurance executive turned RSVP volunteer, grew up on a midWest farm raising horses and cows. He comes from a family of pioneers traced to the early 1700s.

Now, Jon shares the flavors of his varied cultural experiences as a volunteer.

Every Tuesday morning, a classroom at the Seymour Center resounds with the hum of multi-accented conversation. In the Orange County Literacy Council’s English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class, everyone is speaking English, but their pronunciations vary, and Jon is in the middle of it all.

Jon facilitates this present-day tower of Babel by giving non-English speakers an opportunity to improve their conversational skills.

Participants come from a variety of countries, including Russia, Korea, Japan, China, Columbia and Persia, and range from visiting scholars to newly settled refugees.

“Many have studied English in their home countries and may know more English grammar than the average American,” Jon says. “In this case, we work on pronunciation and putting things in the right syntax. It’s difficult to understand how the same English word can have different meanings. For example, we take a trip (vacation) and then we trip and fall.”

Like many others, the

Livers chose Chapel Hill for their retirement home. After moving from North Dakota in 2003, Jon followed the example of his wife, a “Volunteer of the Year” award winner for her work with UNC Hospice. Initially, Jon volunteered with the Orange County Literacy Council, where he was trained to tutor students working for their GED. Then he was offered the opportunity to assist in the conversation lab, which quickly became the focus of his volunteering.

Under Jon’s tutelage, lab activities have become as varied as its participants.

Groups of two or three meet with an English-speaking volunteer to discuss newspaper articles or simply share life experiences. The entire group takes field trips to local destinations such as the Oishii Sushi restaurant, Allen & Son BBQ and Weaver Street Market. Potlucks provide a setting for participants to introduce their native cuisines and share perceptions of our country. This culture sharing increases when the attendees wear native costumes and describe their holidays.

Like many volunteers, Jon finds that he’s a recipient as well as a giver. Working with the internationals in the conversation lab has given Jon a broader outlook on life. “We learn from them; they learn from us,” Jon says. “The experience revitalizes you and restores your faith in the future of the human race.”

Since as many as 20 internationals may attend the conversation lab in one session, new volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in sharing the culture of another country and helping others communicate, call the RSVP Volunteer Program at 968-2056 or visit the OC Literacy Council at www.

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RSVP Volunteer Jon Livers occasionally adds a cowboy twist to leading an ESOL class (English Speakers of Other Languages). Stop by the class and you may catch Jon strumming a campfire tune in full cowboy attire, hat to boot.

The volunteers and students attending the class above studied newspaper clippings and enjoy tasting exotic fruits.

Free Tax Help Program for All Ages Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) provides a free tax service for people with a family income below $60,000. IRS-trained, tested and certified volunteers prepare computerized federal and state tax returns. If your tax return is complex or lengthy, please contact a paid tax consultant. The service will be available Mon through Sat across Orange and Chatham counties. Appointments for the homebound or disabled can be made by special arrangement. Returns are filed electronically at no charge.

www.orangecountync.gov KEYWORD: VITA • Non-English-speaking clients without appointments must bring an interpreter.

• Walk-in clients may be served if there is an open appointment and must arrive no later than 2 hrs prior to the tax site’s closing time.

• Clients must bring their social security cards and photo ID.

ORANGE COUNTY For Spanish-speaking clients - 245-2010 Carrboro Town Hall - 968-2086 Mon (Appointments only) 4-6 pm; Tues (Appointments and walk-ins) 10 am–1pm Chapel Hill: Community Center - 968-2086 Appointments and walk-ins Wed, 11 am – 2 pm Chapel Hill: Seymour Center - 9682086 Appointments and walk-ins Thurs, 1 - 4 pm; Fri, 9 - 4 pm; Sat, 9 am – 12 noon Chapel Hill: Women’s Center - 968-4610 Appointments only Hillsborough: Central Orange Senior Center - 968-2086 Appointments only Wed, 12 - 3 pm; Sat, 9 am - 12 noon CHATHAM COUNTY For Spanish-speaking clients: 742-1448 Appointments only Pittsboro and Siler City - 542-4512 Wed and Sat Carolina Meadows: 942-4010 (ext 596) Tues and Sat

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FITNESS STUDIO: Seymour Center, Department on Aging, Wellness Program The fitness studio in the Seymour Center is 624-square feet of space nestled inside the state of the art 25,000 sq ft Center.

The fitness studio, with exercise machines, helps users increase

Membership Fees Annual Rate: Bi-Annual Rate: Quarterly Rate: Monthly Rate:

their endurance, maintain balance and build strength. The fitness area has exercise machines donated by UNC Health Care.

Eligibility: Citizens age 55 and older are eligible to join.

Individuals Couple $200 (one lump sum) $300 $120 (paid at joining and 6 month intervals) $160 $ 65 (paid quarterly – Jan, April, July, Oct) $ 90 $ 25 (paid by the 10th of each month) $ 35

The $20 orientation fee is waived with completion of the physical function screen and membership fee payment. Non-county residents and those wishing not to complete the required annual physical function screen may join at the following rates: Individual : $28 – monthly $250 – annually Couple : $35 – monthly $375 – annually Scholarships are available and should be directed to Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, 968-2073.

Operational Hours 8 am – 8:30 pm – Mon – Thurs 8 am – 4:30 pm – Fridays 8 am – 1:30 pm – Saturdays

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SeniorStriders University Mall Walking Program Mall open for walkers every Monday – Friday, 7:30 am * 3rd TUESDAY EACH MONTH * Mar 16 – Eating Right: Back to Basics Join the OC Health Department Registered Dietitians for an educational session during National Nutrition Month® on Eating Right.

Apr 20 – Protecting Feet and Ankles in Older Adults

Dr. Ganesh Kamath, UNC Orthopaedics May 18 - Age Strong, Live Long In honor of the 2010 theme for Older Americans Month, this presentation will discuss the importance of strength training for healthy aging and maintaining optimal function. We will also discuss easy ways to integrate strengthening activities into every day activities and your workouts. Presenter: Vicki Tilley PT, Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist 8 am – Warm-Up Exercises - Mall Center Court 8:20 am – Breakfast served in The Weathervane @ A Southern Season 8:45 am – Educational Session Program supported with funding from: UNC HEALTHCARE.

NEW-Personal Trainer Staff Hours Mon, 8:30–11:30am, 1:30-4:30pm Tues & Thurs*: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm Fri: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Two Saturdays/month: 8:30 - 11:30 am Ask at front desk for specific days

Program sponsored by: Chapel Hill Police Department – Cop Shop at University Mall Orange County Department on Aging University Mall

Triangle SportsPlex Programming Available with Your Senior Center SportsPlex Membership. Please visit www.trianglesportsplex.com for monthly class schedule.

CAROLINA S•P•R•I•N•G

Affordable Senior Living For Independent Adults 55 and Over Carolina Spring 600 W. Poplar Ave. Carrboro, N.C. 27510 919-942-9559

For more information, contact: Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator 968-2073

The Senior Wellness Clinic at the Seymour Center, Chapel Hill

Clinic’s Purpose: The purpose of this multidisciplinary clinic is to enable seniors to live independently in the community by focusing screening and treatment on mood, memory, mobility, and falls prevention.

What will a visit to the clinic include?

• Multidisciplinary assessments by geriatrician – a doctor specializing in care for people over 60 yrs old, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physcial therapist, and social worker • Clients can expect to

spend an hour or so visiting with the team.

• We work together to create individual recommendations for medical care, exercise, or environmental risks. Also, we might suggest further testing and/or individual and family counseling.

What if a person already has a doctor?

Our team will not replace a person’s regular doctor. We support the care of primary physicians by offering this specialty screening clinic and maintaining open lines of communication with your doctor.

How do I make an appointment?

The clinic is held Thursdays at 8:30 am to 12 noon at the Seymour Center on 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill, NC. Please call Debbie Cook at University Physical Therapy at 7326600 to schedule an appointment. Please, do not call the Seymour Center to schedule appointments.

This clinic is offered through a partnership between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the Orange County Department on Aging.

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WELLNESS: SPECIAL EVENTS & CLASSES

ALERT DRIVER SENIOR PROGRAM The Alert Driver Senior Seminar is a dynamic and fun two hour seminar about senior driving issues led

by Dr. Ken Mills and Devon Mills. Participants learn about visual attention and how to avoid dangerous highway situations. Practical road skills for seniors are emphasized. Seminar participants also receive a free on-line Alert Driver course using the “Disciplined Attention” textbook.

This program does not substitute for a driving evaluation or a safe driving skills test. Assessing a senior’s driving skills should be conducted by a Certified Driving Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS). Fee: $25 Central Orange SC (2WE1) Wed, Mar 24

10am–12pm

Seymour Center (1WE2) Wed, Apr 28

10am–12pm

DENTAL/ORAL HEALTH Dental Hygiene students will be at the Center to discuss some of the dental/ oral health needs of older adults. Over a 5-week period they will assess the needs of the citizens who attend the center, deliver three different oral health programs based on the need, and ask participants to evaluate the program. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WE3) Mon, Mar 15 – Apr 12 9 am – 12 noon Seymour Center (1WE4)

Would you like to learn more about how to manage your diabetes?

Course will cover basics of diabetes including: nutrition and meal planning, medications and monitoring, exercise, dealing with diabetes, and detection and control of complications. Course follows the standards recommended by the American Diabetes Association and will be led by OC Health Department’s Registered Dietician, a Registered Nurse, with other health care professionals for a comprehensive care plan of managing your diabetes. A physician’s referral is needed to enroll in the program. Classes will be offered at the senior centers and other locations in the county. Please call Renee Kemske to enroll and to get more information, 245-2381. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WE5) Thurs, Feb 18, 25 9 am – 1 pm Southern Human Services Center, Chapel Hill (1WE6) Thurs, Mar 11, 18, 25

1 – 4 pm

Central Orange SC (2WE7) Thurs, April 1, 8, 15

4 – 8 pm

From the Health Expert

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Central Orange SC (2WE8) Wed, Mar 17 11-11:45am Seymour Center (1WE9) Wed, Mar 3

11 - 11:45 am

STRATEGIES FOR CATCHING ALL OF YOUR ZZZZ’S It is a common misconception that sleep needs decline with age.

In fact, research demonstrates that our sleep needs remain constant throughout adulthood. So, what’s keeping seniors awake? In this presentation, Dr Carlson, PhD in Nursing from UNC-CH will discuss the common causes of insomnia in older adults and strategies for improving the quality of your sleep.

Central Orange SC (2WE10) Wed, Apr 21

11 – 11:45 am

Response Team training will share tips and helpful information on how to be prepared.

Seymour Center (1WE12) Wed, May 5

11 – 11:45 am

AGE STRONG, LIVE LONG!

In honor of the 2010 theme for Older Americans Month, “Age Strong, Live Long”, this presentation will discuss the importance of strength training for healthy aging and maintaining optimal function.

We will also discuss easy ways to integrate strengthening activities into every day activities and your workouts. Presenter: Vicki Tilley PT, Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist Central Orange SC (2WE13) Wed, May 19 11 - 11:45 am

Seymour Center (1WE11)

HEALTHY FOOD DEMOS

Wed, Apr 7

There will be items for your tasting, recipes, and nutritional breakdown at each demo.

11 – 11:45 am

DISASTER AND HURRICANE PLANNING It is never too early or too late in the year to think about Disaster Preparedness. An Orange County Emergency Services Worker specially trained in disaster planning, and Community Emergency

Central Orange SC (2WE14) Limited to the first 10 people registered. Minimum of 5 needed for program to be held. Registration deadline is at noon the Mon prior to the Thurs event.

Commitment Fee: $7, payable at

Everyone Welcome! Call the appropriate Center to register. If you live in the county outside Chapel Hill Transit area, call OPT at Department on Aging - Wellness Program 245-2008 for transportaA special Membership fee is being offered exclusively to members joining through the Setion. All of the programs nior Center. It includes Fitness and Cardio Centers, Group Exercise Classes (land and water) are FREE. offered at the SportsPlex facility and Aquatics Center. Eligibility: Citizens age 55 and older will Notice: In order to probe eligible to join. vide presentations on Membership Fees Individuals Couple different topics, the WellAnnual Rate:

$300 $420 ness Program hosts a Payable in Full by: Cash, Check or Credit Card or monthly variety of professionals. $25.00 draft for individuals and $35 draft for couples.

This does not mean an endorsement of providThe $49 new membership joining fee is waived with completion of the ers, services, or method physical function screen and membership fee payment. Non-county of treatment. residents and those wishing not to complete the annual required physical function screen may join the SportsPlex directly at the following rates: EATING RIGHT:

SENIOR CENTER SportsPlex Membership

BACK TO BASICS

Join the OC Health DeMon, Mar 15 – Apr 12 partment Registered Dietitians for an educational 9 am – 12 noon session during National DIABETES SELF MANAGENutrition Month® on EatMENT EDUCATION PROGRAM ing Right: Back to Basics.

Do you have diabetes?

Individual : $35.99 – monthly $431.88 – annually Couple :

$49.99 – monthly $599.88 – annually

Scholarships are available and should be directed to Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, 968-2073.

Operational Hours 5:30 am – 10 pm Monday – Friday 7 am – 10 pm Summer Saturdays

12 noon – 7 pm

Sundays

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the front desk at time of registration, no fee for the demo by the students.

Thurs, Mar 11 4 - 6 pm

Cimply Cydni

Thurs, Apr 8 UNC Nutrition Coalition 4 – 6 pm Thurs, May 13

TBA

4 – 6 pm

Seymour Center (1WE15) Limited to the first 15 people registered. Minimum of 5 needed for program to be held. You may register for two demos, but not all.

Registration deadline is at noon the Mon prior to the Wed event.

Commitment Fee: $7, payable at the front desk at time of registration, no fee for the demo by the students.

Wed, Mar 3 UNC Nutrition Students 4 - 6 pm

Wed, Apr 7 Lone Star Steakhouse 4 - 6 pm Wed, May 5

TBA

4 - 6 pm

LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

FREE interactive 6-week course designed to help people with chronic diseases. Includes: (1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; (2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; (3) appropriate use of medication; (4) communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; (5) nutrition; and (6) how to evaluate new treatments.

Each participant will receive a copy of the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” The program is designed to enhance regular disease treatment and disease specific education.

Facilitators: Myra Austin and Pam Tillett. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WE16) Tues, Mar 9 – Apr 13

1 – 3:30 pm

Seymour Center (1WE17) Thurs, Apr 22–May 27 1–3:30pm NUTRITION INFORMATION AT LUNCH UNC-CH Nutrition students will be at the Center to discuss different topics, related to seniors and

nutrition, with lunch participants.

After the brief presentations, a licensed dietitian of the UNC-CH Program on Nutrition program will be on-site to answer any questions. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (1WE18) Mon, Feb 15–Apr 12 12:20–12:45pm POSTURE/BALANCE IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP Join a UNC-CH Physical Therapist for a demonstration, including audience participation, on the best techniques to improve and maintain posture. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WE19) Fri, Feb 26

10:30 am – 12 noon

WELLNESS CLASSES Program registration is necessary: Program participants should complete, or update, a registration form annually. Forms are at the registration desk. Fees for classes may be mailed or brought to the appropriate center. Cash and checks are acceptable. Checks should be made payable to: Orange County Department on Aging. Registration is needed for classes that have a fee and those that are free. For the Central Orange Senior Center in Hillsborough call 245-2015, and for the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill, call 968-2070.

Coupons for classes may be purchased at the registration desk. They can be bought for either individual classes or in a book of five, and are used for class attendance. Fee waivers/ reductions are available based on assessed financial need for all fitness classes. Contact Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator at 968-2073 for more information. All participant information is kept confidential.

Note: Participants are encouraged to take any fitness class for the first time at no charge to determine if the class meets their need.

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AEROBICS – TAKE CONTROL WITH EXERCISE

Seymour Center (1D5)

In March, this class will again offer participants the evidencebased Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, “Take Control with Exercise” (of their Arthritis). Instructor: Sandy Wolfe. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WC1) Mon & Wed

10 – 11 am

BALANCE A 12-week balance training class, designed to improve your balance and prevent falls, includes strength training, reactivity, and progressive balance exercises.

Class is intended for seniors with balance problems. It fills quickly, so sign up and you will be called to come for a screening a few days prior to the first class. At the screening session, we will describe requirements for the class and determine eligibility. Instructor: certified personal trainers.

Fee: $85 for 24 sessions – Scholarships are available Central Orange SC (2WC2) Wed & Fri (begins Wed, Apr 21) 11 am – 12 noon

Seymour Center (1WC3) Tues & Thurs (begins Tues, Apr 20) 10 – 11 am BALANCE – ADVANCED A 6-week balance class, taught by a certified personal trainer, designed to continue skills learned in Balance I or II. Previous participation in Balance I or II is recommended, but isn’t required. During class, skills will be practiced to improve balance and prevent falls. Advanced registration required. Classes fill quickly, so sign up early. We have a limited number of spaces. Instructor: Nancy Alton.

Fee: $36 for 6 weeks

Tues, Mar 2 – Apr 27

1 – 2 pm

INSPIRED MOVEMENT

Dynamic class designed to stretch and strengthen your entire body for maximized movement and endurance. Excellent for improved joint flexibility, muscular strength, and toning. Knowledge of beneficial movements can be applied to daily living at home. In March, this class will offer the evidence-based Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Take Control with Exercise. Instructor: Kathleen (“Kacky”) Campbell Hammon.

Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WC5) Tues & Thurs

10 – 11 am

Seymour Center (1WC6) Mon & Wed Tues & Thurs

10 – 11 am or 2:15 – 3:15 pm

JOYFUL MOVEMENT WITH PARKINSON’S

This exercise class draws on moves from Martial Arts, Healing Arts, and various forms of movement. It’s based on the joyful and healing nature of dance and exercise - something that dancers and athletes have known for a long time. Each session brings opportunity for stability, mobility, flexibility, agility, core strength and mind/ body health. Class is designed for people with different ability levels.

Gathering times are 15 minutes prior to start of the classes, which will start promptly at designated times.

Registration Deadline: Tues, Mar 2.

Coach: Carol Winkelman. Instructor: Marty Broda, 10-year Certified Black Belt Nia Technique educator and 21year ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor. Fee: $35/6 week session Central Orange SC (2WC7)

Seymour Center (1WC4)

Mon, on-going

Thurs, Apr 22 – May 27 8:30 – 9:15 am

Seymour Center (1WC8)

ETHNIC BELLY DANCE EXERCISE (RAKS SHARKI)

MOVING LARGE: An Exercise Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease and their Caregivers.

A full explanation of this class can be found in the Dancing section (p. 22) Fee: $60/9-week class

2:15–3:15pm

Thurs, Mar 4–Apr 8

4:30-5:20pm

This class is designed to help people with Parkinson’s Disease develop larger and more energetic

Page 12 body movements including arm and leg movements. Our exercises, facilitated by upbeat music, will be done both sitting and standing. Participants should be able to stand and walk without assistance. Caregivers are welcome to sign up.

A brief screening will take place before the class to determine if participation is appropriate. Instructors: Charron Andrews, PT and Carol Winkleman, fitness coach. Fee: $24/4-week class Seymour Center (1WC9)

WELLNESS: CLASSES & INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Wed, Mar 3 – 24; Apr 7 –28; May 5 - 26 12 pm – 1 pm 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. Instructors: Kate Finlayson (Central Orange)/Marty Broda (Seymour), certified NIA instructors.

Fee: $6 per class Central Orange SC (2WC10) Mondays 11am – 12 noon Seymour Center (1WC11) Wednesdays 4:45 – 5:30 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. Uses slow, controlled movements to help increase bone density using your own body weight or light hand weights. Minimum class size of five is needed. Instructor: Connie Winstead. Fee: $6 per class Seymour Center (1WC12) Mondays 2:15 – 3:15 pm Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm SALLI’S SENIOR WORKOUT Fun and fitness to music.

Enjoy this non-aerobic class

Senior Times which is adaptable to any physical ability. Class goal is to improve your function by improving your endurance, flexibility, and strength. Instructor: Salli Benedict, certified fitness instructor and health education specialist, 966-6090. Fee: $6 per class

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Instructor: Stephanie Yost, BSN, RN, ESA, AFFA, ACLS certified instructor. Fee: $35/month Seymour Center (1WC17) Tues & Thurs

8:30 – 9:30 am

STRETCHING FOR ACTIVE SENIORS

Central Orange SC (2WC21) Mondays

6 – 7 pm

T’AI CHI – INTERMEDIATE

For information and to determine skill level, call instructor at 929-9467. Instructor: Frank Wong.

Fee: $56 each session

Seymour Center (1WC13) Wed & Fri 9:30 – 10:30 am

Bending, rising from a sitting position and leg exercises.

Leaders: Teeta West and Kristina Haughton. Fee: FREE

SIT TO BE FIT

Seymour Center (1WC18)

Session I: Mon, Mar 15 – Apr 26; May 10 – Jun 21 (No class May 31) 7 – 8:15 pm

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. All ability levels are welcome. Call to register. Instructor: Video. Fee: FREE

Tues & Thurs

WALKING – INDOORS

Central Orange SC (2WC14) Fridays 10 – 11 am STRENGTH TRAINING – INTRODUCTION Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $6 per class Seymour Center (1WC15) Mon & Thurs

9:40 – 10:40 am

STRENGTH TRAINING – ADVANCED Instruction includes strength training, balance, stretching, and flexibility exercises for older adults. Instructor: Kevin Kirk, MS, Exercise Physiologist/Fitness Trainer. Fee: $6 per class Seymour Center (1WC16) Mon & Thurs 10:50 – 11:50 am STRENGTH TRAINING AND MOVEMENT Balance training, strength training, stretching, and abdominal strengthening exercises. The goal of the program is to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, balance, and total well-being.

9:30 – 10 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.

Instructor: Vicki Tilley, PT, GCS (Geriatric Clinical Specialist). Fee: $6 per class Central Orange SC (2WC19) Tues & Thurs

10:15 – 11:15 am

T’AI CHI – BEGINNING T’ai Chi is a series of quiet, supple movements. The quiet is to cultivate the spirit, and the supple is to cultivate the body. Suitable for people of various ages. Instructors: Bill Meyers (Mondays)/Frank Wong (Wednesdays). Fee: $56 each session Seymour Center (1WC20) Session I: Mon, Mar 15 – Apr 26; May 10–Jun 21 (No class May 31) 7 – 8:15 pm Session II: Wed, Mar 17 – Apr 28; May 12 – Jun 16 2:30 – 3:30 pm T’AI CHI – BEGINNING Ongoing class explores T’ai Chi movement through the Hao Style form. Practice of this “moving meditation” can reduce stress, improve health, increase flexibility and energetic flow, aid in the discovery of balance and harmony in the mind and body. Instructor: Nina Maier, 732-2722. Fee: $8 per class

Seymour Center (1WC22)

Walk in the Central Recreation Center Gym at 300 W. Tryon St, Hillsborough (next to the library). Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WC23) Mon – Fri

8 – 10 am

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. Call Myra Austin if interested. 968-2073. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WC24) Tuesdays

10 – 11 am

Seymour Center (1WC25) Tuesdays

10:30 – 11:30 am

YOGA

A gentle physical form of Yoga has an emphasis on flexibility and movement, as well as breathing. Instructors: Pip Merrick (Central Orange) and Barbara Lang (Seymour). Fee: $6 per class Central Orange SC (2WC26) Wednesdays

9 – 10 am

Seymour Center (1WC27) Mon & Wed

1 – 2 pm

WELLNESS – INDIVIDUAL SERVICES BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK

A volunteer RN or LPN is available on-site to take blood pressures. Free automated blood pressure machines are also available at both the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center.

These machines are provided by

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the Orange County Wellness Program through funding from the Triangle United Way, the Orange County Wellness Program, and RSVP provides volunteers. Fee: FREE

GLUCOSE AND CHOLESTEROL SCREENING

Seymour Center (1WS1) Wednesdays

9:30 – 11:30 am

Central Orange SC (2WS2) Thursdays

9:30 – 11:30 am

CHAIR MASSAGE Dede Banks, nationally certified in therapeutic massage has extensive experience working with older adults, and can focus on problematic areas. Call 968-2070 for appointment. Fee: $10/15 minutes. Gift certificates available.

Seymour Center (1WS3) 1st Thurs: Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6 9:30 am – 1 pm CONCERNS ABOUT HOME SAFETY? Are you afraid of falling in your home? Have you stopped going outside because of steps? Do you have questions about how to keep doing your favorite activities? Are you considering buying medical equipment or making home modifications? If you answered, “Yes” to any of these, call Vibeke Talley, OTR/L, at 245-2022 to have an occupational therapist come to your home to find solutions for staying safe while keeping active and involved. A medical equipment loan program is also available through the Orange County Department on Aging. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WS4) Call for appointment Seymour Center (1WS5) Call for appointment

On aging and/or caregiving issues. This service is provided by the Orange County Department on Aging. Please contact Kate Barrett, LCSW, 968-2085, to schedule a private appointment. Fee: FREE

Seymour Center (1WS7) Call for appointment

Central Orange SC (2WS12)

9 am – 4 pm

Seymour Center (1WS13)

REFLEXOLOGY

NUTRITION COUNSELING:

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 and to promote better health and well-being. Provider: Vilma Bajpai, Certified Reflexologist. Fee: Donations only for 50-minute appointment.

Do you have questions about what are the best things to eat to keep you healthy? Have you always wanted to talk to a nutritionist but didn’t feel you could afford it? One is available at no cost at the senior centers. All you have to do is make an appointment by calling the appropriate center. Fee: FREE

Central Orange SC (2WS8)

Central Orange SC (2WS14)

Wed, Mar 3

1st Tues: Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 9 – 10 am

9 am – 2 pm

Seymour Center (1WS9) Wed, Mar 10

9 am – 2 pm

“FIT FEET” PROGRAM A toenail trimming service by appointment only provided by trained RNs for adults age 55+. All NEW clients must complete an initial health assessment and MUST BRING THEIR DOCTOR’S REFERRAL WITH THEM TO FIRST APPOINTMENT, OR SERVICE WILL BE DENIED! For medical transportation, if necessary, call E-Z rider, 968-2772, in town. In the county, call OPT at 245-2008. For a “Fit Feet” appointment, call the Senior Center nearest you. Fee: $10/visit for Orange County residents and $20/visit for out-of-county residents.

Central Orange SC (245-2015) (2WS10) 2nd & 4th Wed: Mar 10, 24; Apr 14, 28; May 12, 26 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center (968-2070) (1WS11) 1st & 3rd Wed: Mar 3, 17; Apr 7, 21; May 5, 19 9 am – 4 pm

COUNSELING

Central Orange SC (2WS6) Call for appointment

By appointment only. Screenings are provided by a trained RN from the OC Health Department. Fasting prior to the test helps achieve more accurate results, but is not a requirement. If you need transportation, and live within the Chapel HillCarrboro city limits, call E-Z rider, at 968-2772. If you live in the county, call Orange Public Transportation (OPT) at 245-2008. Fee: FREE

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MEDICATION MANAGEMENT Do you have questions about your medications? Want to know more about Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage? Subsidies? Get answers to these and other questions about medications by a pharmacist in your own home or at the Seymour Center, or the Central Orange Senior Center.

Call the UNC School of Pharmacy, 843-2278, to schedule an appointment. Fee: FREE

Physical Function Screen: This assessment is a requirement for everyone prior to initial use and annually thereafter for the fitness studio at the Seymour Center and the Central Orange Senior Center SportsPlex Membership rates.

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 those of others your age? Through physical assessments, a physical therapist will measure and give a written report that gives your levels of functioning. The assessment will take about 45-minutes to complete, including your personal feedback.

If you have any questions about the program, contact Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator, 968-2073.

Call 968-2070 – Seymour; 245-2015 – Central Orange for an appointment and to receive your forms.

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. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2WS16) Fri: Mar 12, 26; Apr 9, 23; May 14 9 am – 4 pm Seymour Center (1WS17) Fri: Mar 19; Apr 16; May 21

Fridays

12 noon – 4 pm

TELEHEALTH MONITORING

Seymour Center (1WS15) 1st Mon: Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 1 - 2 pm

Seymour Center (1WS18)

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 monitors were made possible by the Carol Woods’ Community Connections project. A project funded

by The Duke Endowment. Call Myra Austin directly on Tues and Fri at Central Orange SC 245-2027, or on other days at 968-2073 ti schedule your initial appointment.

Fee: FREE

Central Orange SC (2WS19) Tues & Thurs

8 am – 5 pm THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Dede Banks, nationally certified in therapeutic massage has extensive experience working with older adults. Focus on problematic areas or total body massage. Call 968-2070 for appointment. Fees: $50/50 minutes; $55/1 hour; $65/ 1.5 hours. Gift certificates available. Please note the “no-show” fee policy below.

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Michael A. Savino, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), is nationally licensed Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork Therapist #00703. Swedish, Shiatsu, and Reiki technique massage. Call 967-1043 for information or to schedule a Saturday appointment.

Call 968-2070 for appointment (Evenings only). Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours.

Please note the “no-show” fee policy below.

Seymour Center (1WS21) Mon, Tues & Thurs Note: “No-Show” Policy for Therapeutic Massage and Trager Clients: It is the policy of the Orange County Senior Centers to collect $20 for a scheduled massage therapy appointment if not cancelled a minimum of 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time.If proper notice has not been given and/or there is a “no-show” via the client, then the Senior Center will bill the client directly for expenses, and further massages will not be allowed until this fee has been received.

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, balance and peaceful relaxation in your mind/body/spirit. Call 9682070 for an appointment.

Fees: $55/1 hour; $65/1.5 hours. Please note the “noshow” fee policy below.

Seymour Center (1WS22) Wednesdays Appointments only

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SeniorNet Computer Classes Spring & Summer 2010 SESSION REGISTER at - The Seymour Center – Phone: 968-2070 If you have questions or need assistance with class choices, please call Francis Coyle – 403-6259 Art Lebo – 259-7330 Jim McGuire - 408-8105

GENERAL INFORMATION Prerequisites: You must own an IBM-compatible Personal Computer with Windows 98 or higher operating system. If you have little or no experience, your first course should be Computer Fundamentals.

Curriculum: In 3 monthly sessions, courses range from basics to more advanced topics and are tailored to seniors age 50 and above.

Schedule: Most courses total 16 hours, with two 2-hour classes a week for 4 weeks, except as stated in the table that follows.

Instruction: Classes enroll 9 students, each with a computer and a comprehensive student

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guide. Experienced teachers, one for every 3 students, provide generous individual attention. You should plan to practice on a computer at home, about 1 hour for each hour in class.

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SPRING & SUMMER COURSES Advanced Photo Editing Learn the #1 selling consumer photo-editing program. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 7 combines power and simplicity so you can make ordinary photos extraordinary; tell engaging stories in beautiful, personalized creations for print and the web; and easily find and view all your photos. The course is exciting, fast-paced and will be taught primarily via video clips and hands-on practice. This is an advanced course requiring that the student is both familiar with computer basics and selfmotivated. Class fee:$40.

Computer Fundamentals - Gives the beginner, or person with limited experience, the basic concepts, skills and tools such as: terminology, using the “mouse” proficiently, and mastery of the keyboard. You also receive a general grounding in word processing and a brief introduction to the Internet and e-mail. Class fee:$40

Computer Maintenance Workshop - Routine maintenance of your personal computer is vital in keeping your system running smoothly and efficiently.

Problems ranging from “not shutting down” to “screen freezes” are more than likely a result of poor maintenance. The objective of this workshop is to make you aware what things you should be doing on a regular basis to maintain your computer’s security and improve its overall performance and efficiency. Class fee:$15

File Management - The purpose of this workshop is to 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.

Introduction to Microsoft Office - This six session introductory course will introduce the

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March - May 2010 student to Microsoft Office and its three most popular software offerings -- MS Word word processing, MS Excel spreadsheets, and MS PowerPoint presentations. Two sessions will be devoted each to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and will cover basic concepts and fundamentals of this software. After completing this course, students may continue to build their skills by taking the full MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint courses. Prerequisites for this course: Students should have completed Computer Fundamentals or equivalent, be familiar with using a mouse, have basic understanding of Windows XP, and have some confidence using a computer. Class fee:$40.

Introduction to Quicken 2009 - Quicken is the personal financial tracking and planning software that lets you keep track of all your expenses and income, manage expenses with an easy-touse budget process, track investment portfolios, and much more.

Never again will your checkbook go un-reconciled. You will have all your income and expense information at your finger tips. Income tax preparation is simplified, and TurboTax users simply pass their Quicken file across and taxes become a breeze. In short: save time, eliminate accounting errors, stay on budget, and be ready for tax time! For this class, you must have experience using a PC and should be the person in your home who balances the checkbook. We will do lots of practical exercises, using checking, savings, credit card and brokerage accounts. Class fee:$40.

Planning your Travel Online Workshop - Introduces the student to Internet resources that will help them with vacation planning, modes of travel, and booking (tours, flights, hotels, and rental cars). The student will have hands on practice using travel sites, such as Expedia and Travelocity. Class fee:$15.

Organizing and Protecting Computer Files and Folders - Over time, your computer ac-

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Your downloaded files from websites and email attachments are mixed in with letters to important people and recipes. Then someone asks you to send them one of these files in an email or on a CD. Can you find the file? Is it still on your hard drive? Did it get erased un-

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intentionally? Are you running out of space on your hard drive? Do you back up your email messages and addresses? What about your Internet favorites? And, is all this hard work protected from computer viruses and spyware? Prerequisites for this course: Student must have experience using Windows XP and have some understanding of the concepts of files and folders. Class fee:$40.

Search the Internet Using Google - The Google search engine strives to make it easy to quickly find whatever you’re seeking, whether it’s a web page, a recent news story, a photograph, advice, or a present for a friend.

This 3-hour workshop will cover the ease of use of Google, how it works, its features, its capabilities, how it displays results, and how it can serve your needs. Class fee: $15.

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Advanced Photo Editing Quicken Computer Fundamentals Intro to Microsoft Office Planning Your Travel Online (W) Organizing & Protecting Files Search with Google (W) File Management (W) Computer Maintenance (W)

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MARCH SESSION: M3A-PE Advanced Photo Editing M3B-QK Quicken M3C-CF Computer Fundamentals M3D-MO Intro to Microsoft Office M3E-TO Planning Your Travel Online Workshop

March 26 - April 15 Mon/Wed 9-11am Mon/Wed 1-3 pm Tues/Thurs 9-11am Tues/Thurs 1-3 pm Fri (3/26) 9-12 noon

APRIL SESSION: A1A-OCF Organizing & Protecting Files A1B-CF Computer Fundamentals A1C-SIG Search with Google Workshop

April 19 - May 13 Mon/Wed 9-11am Mon/Wed 1-3 pm Fri (4/23) 1-4 pm

SUMMER SESSION: J3A-FM File Management Workshop J4B-CM Computer Maintenance Workshop

Jun 17 - Jul 22 Thurs (6/17) 9-12 noon Thurs (7/22) 9-12 noon

• • • • • • REGISTRATION FEES Course Fee: 8-16 hr classes - $40; 4-6 hr classes - $25; workshops - $15, unless otherwise noted.

Payment – By check, payable to “OCDOA” (Orange County Dept. on Aging). Payment is due at registration.

Without the continuing support of the Orange County Department on Aging and the Seymour Center, this program would not be possible.

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ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES

SENIORS ON THE ROAD Do you have any travel ideas?

Call with your suggestions to Cydnee Sims, 969-3025, for long day and overnight trips, and Terry Colville, 245-2016, for short day trip.

LOCAL DAY TRIPS Meals on the trips will be on your own, unless otherwise stated.

Trip Registration - Please read carefully Registration for the following trips will be taken on or after Mon, Feb 22. To register, call Central Orange SC at 245-2016.

You may register yourself and ONE other person. We MUST have an address and phone number for each person who registers. Payment must be received within one week, or you forfeit your spot and you will 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 Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Transportation refunds will be made only if you call the center and cancel your reservation three working days before the trip. If the minimum number of people doesn’t register for a particular trip, refunds will be issued for the full cost.

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, Mar 16 (T1) Yancey House Restaurant and Thomas Day House Travel through the country side of rural Caswell County for lunch in a lovely historic home followed by a visit to the quaint town of Milton for a visit to the Thomas Day Home. A free Af-

Senior Times rican American who lived and worked in Milton during the time of slavery (1801 – 1861), Thomas Day was a master cabinet maker. Please send $15 at time of registration. Lunch will be on your own and start about $10.50. The price of admission to the house is $4 and will be collected on the bus.

Seymour Center 9 am - 5 pm Central Orange SC 9:30am-4:30pm Thurs, Mar 25 (T2) Temple Theatre: Presents Marty’s ‘El Paso’ as Temple Theatre welcomes back Jason Petty, the talented performer who brought us Hank Williams Sr in 2007. Petty will pay tribute not only to Marty Robbins but also to some of his heroes: Gene Audrey, The Sons of the Pioneers, and Hank Williams Sr. Total cost for ticket and transportation is $32 and must be paid at time of registration.

We will have lunch at the Courthouse Café in Pittsboro before the play.

Central Orange SC 10:30am–5:30pm Seymour Center 11am–5pm Tues, Mar 30 (T3) Carolina Premium Outlets: Enjoy a day of shopping in one of the area’s largest outdoor shops, and lunch at Cracker Barrel in Smithfield. Bus fee: $15 due at time of registration.

Central Orange SC 9am–4pm Seymour Center 9:30am–4:30pm Tues, Apr 6 (T4) Barn Dinner Theater: “Ring of Fire” is a tribute to the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. This unique musical show will feature smash hits such as “Country Boy”, “A Thing Called Love”, “I Walk The Line”, and “Ring of Fire” to name a few. Tickets are $38; transportation is $15 for a total of $53. All payments are due at time of registration.

Central Orange SC 10:30 am – 5:30 pm Seymour Center 11 am–5 pm

March - May 2010 Tues, Apr 13 (T5) Ralston Arboretum and Logan Trading Company Garden Center: The arboretum is part of NCSU and is designed to inspire home gardeners to select new plantings. A guide will educate us as we stroll by woody plants and perennial borders. Following a lunch at a Middle Eastern restaurant, we will do some shopping at a wonderful downtown garden center.

Please send $15 for transportation at time of registration.

Central Orange 8:30am–4pm Seymour Center 9am–3:30pm Fri, Apr 23 (T6) Southern Women’s Show: Something for everyone from savvy shopping to creative cooking ideas, to healthy lifestyle tips, plus trendy fashion shows and fabulous prizes. Raleigh State Fair Grounds. Transportation fee: $15. Show Ticket: $7 due at registration.

Central Orange SC 9am-4:30pm Seymour Center 9:30am–4pm Thurs, Apr 29 (T7) Big Bloomers Garden Center, Sanford: This is our annual foray to purchase a wide variety of quality, reasonably priced, annuals, perennials and yard art. There is plenty of time to shop. We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Sanford.

Transportation fee of $15 is due at time of registration.

Central Orange SC 9am–4:30pm Seymour Center 9:30am–4pm Tues, May 4 (T8) Wicked: DPAC’s Broadway Series presents the most anticipated musical of the year.

The music is spellbinding and you will not want to miss this prequel to the Wizard of Oz. This play will make you laugh, and maybe cry, as you learn the truth behind the Wicked Witch and Glenda, the Good Witch. There is limited space and payment is due at time of registration.

Tickets are $75 for rear orchestra seating (group rate). Food is available at the theater.

Central Orange SC 5:30–11pm Seymour Center 6–10:30pm

Fri, May 14 (T9) NC Symphony: “Friday Favorite” NC Symphony concert with Assistant Conductor William Henry Curry. We will hear an American program including works by Bernstein, Ives and Copland and soprano soloist Shana Blake Hill. Lunch at the restaurant, 18 Seaboard, following the concert. Please send $26 when you register (ticket and transportation). Sign up early – this trip fills up quickly.

Central Orange 9:30am–4:30pm Seymour Center 10am-4pm

Tues, May 25 (T10) Smith Mountain Lake: The Virginia Dare is a 19th Century replica side wheeler which offers two hour cruises that feature a sumptuous lunch and breathtaking panoramic views of one of the most beautiful lakes in the East. It’s even designed to capture many of the elements of an ocean-going cruise. Fee: $65 for bus transportation and lunch cruise. Driver gratuity will be collected on the bus.

Central Orange 7:30am–6pm

Seymour Center 7am–6:30pm

UPCOMING IN JUNE North Carolina Museum of Art Yes, we are going to see the brand new building at the NC Art Museum: 127,000 sq ft of exhibit space and outdoor sculpture gardens. Look for details in the next issue of the Senior Times!

OVERNIGHT and EXTENDED TRIPS

Registration for the following overnight trips can be made at anytime. Unless otherwise specified, reservations will only be accepted with a $50 deposit. No names will be accepted without it.

Cancellations must be made 21 days before the balance is due to receive a refund. If a cancellation is made after the balance due date, full or

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partial refunds will be offered only if someone can be found to replace you. Payment plans will be considered for trips $500 and over. Please contact Cydnee Sims to arrange payment plans, or for any questions, at 969-3025.

Sat, Apr 10 (T11) Azalea Festival in Wilmington: The Friends of Central Orange Senior Center are sponsoring a trip to the Azalea Festival in Wilmington. Trip price includes transportation, tour of three gardens, and lunch at the Georges.

Menus will be provided on the bus (price includes tax up to $15; alcohol and gratuities are on each person). Total cost $110. Check should be made payable to the Friends of Central Orange. Call 245-2015 to register. All payments are due

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Thurs, Mar 18 - Sat, Mar 27 (T12) 10-day Classical Greece Tour featuring four night Greek Islands Cruise is sold out.

There will be a participants’ meeting to review travel documents, last minute packing tips, etc on Thurs, Mar 4 at 1 pm. Although the trip is full, you may call for cancellation availability.

Thurs, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 11 (T13) 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival Tour in Washington, DC, presented by Christian Tours!

Ever wanted to take part in the Cherry Blossom Festival in our Nation’s Capitol? Now is the time! This tour will feature the blooming of 650 famous Japanese Cherry Trees that line the Tidal Basin, the Cherry Blossom Parade down Constitution Avenue, and a picture stop at the White House. In addition, it will include the Iwo Jima Memorial to the US Marine Corps, Arlington National Cemetery to watch the changing of the guard and to see John and Robert Kennedy’s graves, the Jefferson Memorial, Capital Building, WWII Memorial, and the Smithsonian Institution. Cost of the tour includes motor coach transporta-

tion, Tour Director, 3 nights accommodations, luggage handling (one piece per passenger), admissions to listed attractions, sightseeing in DC, 3 continental breakfasts and 2 dinners and one dinner cruise with a 5-course meal. Gratuity for driver and tour director is not included.

Will advise group of gratuity recommendations. We must have 30 participants for the tour to make.

Cost: $669 for double, $629 triple and $802 for single. We will arrive home late in the afternoon on Apr 11.

Seymour Center 7am-departure Central Orange 7:30am-departure Sat, May 1 (T14) Our first weekend getaway to MerleFest!! Calling all music lovers!! Don’t miss this event. What is MerleFest? It was founded in 1988 in memory of Doc Watson’s son, Eddy Merle Watson, as a fundraiser for Wilkes Community College and to celebrate “traditional plus” music. MerleFest, is about the Music, Moments, and Memories. Doc Watson describes the music best: “When Merle and I started out we called our music ‘traditional-plus,’ meaning the traditional music of the Appalachian region plus whatever other styles we were in the mood to play.

Since the beginning, the people of the college and I have agreed that the music of MerleFest is ‘traditional-plus’.” The cost includes transportation and admissions to the festival, where food will be available, or you’re welcome to bring a lunch. The driver’s gratuity is not included. We need 30 participants for this trip to make.

Cost: $ 81 per person Seymour Center 7am-departure Central Orange 7:30am-departure (T15) Australia & New Zealand In-Depth Tour This 17-day tour features the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Queenstown, Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise, Toronga Zoo breakfast, Milford Sound luncheon cruise, New Zealand’s South Islands, Sydney Opera House tour, Sydney

City Tour including the Botanical Gardens, the Music Conservatory, Kings Cross, Chinatown, Paddington-the Rocks, Sydney Wildlife World, Opal Presentation, Aussie BBQ Lunch, Canberra City tour including the New Parliament House, High Court of Australia, National Library, Lake Burley Griffin & Queen’s Terrace, Rotorus Sightseeing of Rainbow Springs Nature Park, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reservea Maori Village, Maori Hangi Feast, Catamaran Cruise to Green Island, Phillip Island Little Penguin Parade, Auckland, scenery of the North Island, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Tamaki Dr (scenic waterfront) and the Auckland Tower. Detailed tour information is listed on flyer. This tour includes: roundtrip airfare from RDU, inner-tour flights, meals (13-B, 2-L & 6-D), professional tour director, first class hotels, motor coach transportation, admissions & sightseeing per itinerary, hotel transfers and baggage handling. Gratuity for driver, housekeepers, tour director, and step-on guides are not included in the price. Travel dates are tentatively scheduled for Feb or Mar, 2011. Watch the next issue of the Senior Times for the dates. Cost: $6,499 per person for double occupancy, single supplement is $1, 500 additional, and travel insurance waiver is $250

ORANGE COUNTY SENIOR GAMES Senior Games is a year-round health promotion program for adults ages 55 +. Activities include clinics, tournaments, social activities, SilverArts, as well as local and state competitions. For more information call Terry Colville at 2452016 or Cydnee Sims at 969-3025, Senior Games Co-Coordinators.

The Recreation and Parks Departments of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and the Orange County Department on Aging are the local sponsors.

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2010 Orange County Senior Games SilverArts will be held Apr 12 – June 3 and Athletic Events will be held Apr 19-30.

Come out and support your local athletes! We love participants as well as spectators at all our events!

Registration Information

Registration forms have been mailed to the previous year’s participants. All new participants may pick up a registration application from the following locations: all senior centers, recreation departments, and at the locations of each event in Orange County or call the center nearest you and ask for it to be mailed to you. Be sure to check the application for an “early bird” savings. The early bird deadline is Fri, Mar 12, and the final deadline is Thurs, Apr 1 (The SilverArts registration deadline will also be Thurs, Apr 1). For more information or opportunities to volunteer at any of the events, please call Terry Colville, 245-2016.

For information about SilverArts call Cydnee Sims, 969-3025.

SilverArts

SilverArts will be a juried art show at the Seymour Center from Apr 12 through June 3. People interested in entering a piece should complete a Senior Games SilverArts Registration form contained in the registration packet. Artists, or their representative, must deliver work to the Seymour Center on Thurs, Apr 8 from 1 – 4 pm. The show will open on Mon, Apr 12, at 3 pm. Please join us for both the opening and afternoon tea. The show will remain open until June 3. All artwork must be picked up on this date between 1-4pm. For more information, call Cydnee Sims at 969-3025.

Collect SilverArts: Thurs, Apr 8, 1 – 4 pm - Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill.

SilverArts Opening and Tea: Mon, Apr 12, 3 pm - Seymour Center

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Athletic Events Dates and Locations: Mon, Apr 19

SPECIAL EVENTS

Racquetball: 9 am - Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA Billiards: 10 am – Bailey’s Pub & Grill, Chapel Hill Tues, Apr 20 (Rain Date: May 4) Golf: 10 am - Occoneechee Golf Course, Hillsborough.

Wed, Apr 21 Badminton: 9:30 am - Central Recreation Center, Hillsborough Horseshoes: 1:30 pm - Anderson Park, Carrboro. (Rain Date: May 5) Thurs, Apr 22 Table Tennis: 1:30 pm - Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, Chapel Hill

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Croquet: 9 am - Carol Woods Retirement Center, Chapel Hill. (Rain Date: Fri, Apr 30)

Senior Times Mon, Apr 26 Bocce Ball: 9:30 am - Men & Women Teams, Chapel Hill Community Center, Plant Rd. (Rain Date: Wed Apr 28) Bowling Singles: 1 pm AMF Lanes, Durham Bowling Mixed Doubles: 2:30 pm - AMF Lanes, Durham Tues, Apr 27

Swimming: 9 am -. Triangle SportsPlex, Hillsborough

12 noon Game 1 #8 ranked team vs. #9 2 pm Game 2 #5 ranked team vs. #12 7 pm Games 3 #7 ranked team vs. #10

Wed, Apr 28 Archery: 9 am - Sandy Creek Park, Durham (Rain Date: Fri, Apr 30) Tennis Mixed Doubles: 9 am – Ephesus Park Courts, Chapel Hill (Rain Date: May 5) Bowling Doubles: 1 pm AMF Lanes, Durham

Basketball: 9 am - Hargraves Center - Northside Gym, Chapel Hill

Tennis Doubles: 9 am – Ephesus Park Courts, Chapel Hill (Rain Date: Thurs, May 6)

Shuffleboard: 1 pm - Hargraves Center - Northside Gym, Chapel Hill

Fri, Apr 30

Cycling: 1 pm - Cedar Ridge High School –Track (Rain Date: May 1)

ACC TOURNAMENT – MARCH MADNESS!!

Join your friends at the Central Orange Senior Center and Seymour Center for March Madness Basketball.

Thurs, Apr 29

Track & Field: 8 am - Cedar Ridge High School, Hillsborough (Rain Date: May 1)

For more program information, call the Seymour Center at 968-2070, and the Central Orange Senior Center at 2452015.

Bocce Ball: 9:30 am Singles and Mixed Doubles.

Chapel Hill Community Center, Plant Rd. (Rain date: Thurs, Apr 29)

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Sat, Apr 24

Special Events

Tennis Singles: 9 am – Ephesus Park Courts, Chapel Hill. (Rain Date: Fri, May 7) Wed, May 19 Awards Celebration Reception: 4:30 p.m. Robert and Pearl Seymour Center, Chapel Hill **Pre-registration required for Senior Games participants and their guests.**

First Annual Senior Games Yard Sale – Sat, Mar 13 This event is a fundraiser for the Orange County Senior Games. The sale will be held at the Central Orange SC with specific space assigned to accommodate a 6 ft table. The cost of a space is $30. You can bring your own table or tables are available for a rental fee of $5 and must be reserved in advance. Set up will begin at 7 am, and all items will need to be removed after the yard sale. In the event of rain, the yard sale will move inside the senior center. Please contact Terry at 245-2016 or Cydnee at 969-3025 for additional information. Registration forms will be located at the front desk of each senior center and the local Parks and Recreation centers. Last day to register is Feb 26.

Central Orange SC Sat, Mar 13 8 am – 12 noon

Thurs, Mar 11

Fri, Mar 12 12 noon Game 5 #1 ranked team vs. 8/9 winner 2 pm Game 6 #4 ranked team vs. 5/12 Central Orange SC (2E1) Seymour Center (1E2) ART SHOW EXHIBITION SIXTY NINE – “SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF A PASTELIST” BY HELEN KNAPP Helen Knapp is a local artist, a member of the Pastel Society of North Carolina and a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America. Her work has been shown throughout the Triangle area. She says, “My objective is to capture that fleeting moment of beauty, that sunlit landscape, that innocent or wise face and share it with the viewer. Someone once said that art is a series of mistakes and corrections. That is the thrill of pastels. It is not the sure confident stroke, but the continuous experimentation that rewards me.”

Her show will be on view through Apr 7.

Seymour Center (1E3) ART SHOW EXHIBITION SEVENTY – SILVERARTS EXHIBITION SilverArts is a juried art show for persons age 55 and over. For more information about how to enter the show look under the Senior Games section of this issue of Senior Times. Join us on Mon, Apr

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12 at 3 pm for an opening tea and to meet the winners of the show.

The show will remain on view through June 3.

Seymour Center (1E3) ART SHOW EXHIBITION SEVENTY- ONE – “PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS” BY JEANIE ARNEL

Jeanie is a local artist and the past director of the Chapel Hill – Carrboro Meals on Wheels Program. Join us on Mon, June 7 at 3 pm for afternoon tea and a chance to meet the artist. The show will remain on view through July 29.

Seymour Center (1E3) ART SHOW EXHIBITION

New! We open this art show with the works of our accomplished art instructors of Central Orange Senior Center. You will view pastels, watercolor, acrylics, charcoal, and oils. Come meet the artists. Refreshments will be served.

Central Orange SC (2E4) Thurs, May 3

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BINGO

Join us for a morning of fun, prizes and refreshments. Don’t forget to register for lunch before noon of the previous day if you plan to stay after the games. Ruth King is our caller. Fee: Free Central Orange SC (2E5) Wed, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5 10 – 11 am BINGO WITH A TWIST

You won’t want to miss this Bingo. We have put a new twist on an old game so call the center to register prior to May 5. Light refreshments. Fee: Free Central Orange SC (2E6) Tues, May 11

3 pm

BINGO

Ready for BINGO! Come out for refreshments and a great time. Anyone of our wonderful Bingo callers, Arthur Dockery, Peter O’ Grady, or Joe Accarito will show you a great time. Don’t forget to sign up for lunch and bingo by noon the day before the event. Fee: Free

March - May 2010 Seymour Center (1E7) Fri, Mar 26, May 28 10:30-11:30am BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT CENTRAL ORANGE SC If your birthday falls in Dec, Jan, or Feb, you are invited to a special celebration. Please contact the Center one week in advance to register. Co-sponsored with the Jolly 79ers Club. Fee: Free Central Orange SC (2E8) Mon, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 11:30 am BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT SEYMOUR CENTER You are special to us and we want to make sure you are recognized during your birthday month.

Look forward to celebrating the 1st Monday of the month. Fee: Free Seymour Center (1E9) Mon, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 12 pm CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCH PARTY

What is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year to China is like Christmas is to the West (USA). Chinese New Year is spending time with family, gift giving and the all important, food-fest. The upcoming Chinese New Year falls on Feb 14, however we will be ringing in the Year of the Tiger on Fri, Feb 19. Fee: Free Seymour Center (1E10) Fri, Feb 19 12 noon CIVIL WAR DISPLAY & DISCUSSION Civil War Historian and Collector, Joe Crews, will present an overview of the Civil War. Joe Crews has been researching the Civil War for over 25 years. His interest was peaked after finding, with the use of a metal detector, the corp. badge of the youngest enlisted Civil War soldier in the Union Army. After hours of research he met with the only daughter of this soldier and heard the memories she shared about her father and the war experiences. This presentation will include many facts and stories about the Civil War, instructions on the use of a metal detector to find relics, and insights into various research

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techniques. There will also be interactive questions and answer periods. Contact the center 2452015 to register. Free.

niques to Conquer the Clutter

FUNKY FRIDAY DANCE PARTY

Central Orange SC (2E11)

Tues, Apr 27 How to Set Goals While Decluttering your Living Space Thurs, May 20 My Papers are Encroaching on my Life: What Do I Do!

Put on your dancing shoes and join us as we learn the Cupid Shuffle, Macarena, Electric Slide and the Chicken dance. Spend the morning dancing! Fee: FREE

Tues, Mar 9, 16 & 23

1 – 3 pm

CLASSIC BOOK - FILM SERIES One week a film will be viewed, then the following Thurs, those who’ve also read the book will have an opportunity to discuss it.

The book discussion group is limited to the first 20 people to register.

If the book discussion group exceeds 20, then a second discussion group will be held assuming that a second moderator can be found.

Coordinator: Dr. Frank Wilson Feb 18 To Kill a Mockingbird – Movie Feb 25 To Kill a Mockingbird – Book discussion, Moderator John Idol Mar 18 No Country For Old Men Movie Mar 25 No Country for Old Men – Book Discussion

Moderator Tom Stumpf Apr 15&22 Middle March – Movie Apr 29 Middle March – Book Discussion, Moderator Lawrence Avery May 20 Sons and Lovers – Movie May 27 Sons and Lovers – Book Discussion, Moderator Howard Harper Seymour Center (1E12) Various Thursdays Movie nights begin at 6:30 pm Discussion meetings, at 7 pm DECLUTTERING FOR REAL LIFE SERIES IN 2010 If decluttering and organizing is part of your goals for the New Year, you’re invited to join this series and be Inspired, Encouraged and Empowered to take control of your clutter and create a space that fits your wants and needs.

Pre-register at the Seymour Center front desk or call 968-2070.

In this session, participants will learn techniques to start organizing and getting rid of excess papers in your office.

Central Orange SC (2E19) Fri, Mar 12, Apr 9 11 am GIRLS NIGHT OUT IN PARIS!!

Yes, spring is in the air and the Farmers’ Market will be back at the Senior Centers. Come shop and support our local farmers.

Hey Ladies!! Get your best black outfit ready for this special night set aside with you in mind!!

That’s right, we’re taking you out for a Night in Paris. We want you to bring your best girlfriend, motherin-law, granddaughter or someone that you believe will enjoy this. Just remember we are asking everyone to dress in black for this affair. We will have live entertainment, specialty booths including makeovers, color analysis, accessories, chair massage, giveaways and lots more. Heavy appetizers will be served. Sorry men, this one is for the ladies!! Fee: Free

Central Orange SC (2E14)

Seymour Center (1E20)

First & Third Mondays, Mar 1, 15; Apr 5, 19; May 3, 17 9am–12noon

Wed, Apr 14

Facilitators: Professional Organizers Jane Armstrong and Michelle Duncan are co-owners of DeClutter for Real Life. Fee: FREE, but please pre-register.

Seymour Center (1E13) Thurs, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18 6:30 - 7:30 pm FARMERS’ MARKET AT THE SENIOR CENTERS

Seymour Center (1E15) Second and Fourth Mondays, Mar 8, 22; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24 9am-12noon FIRST TUESDAYS KARAOKE Join Gloria Maisner and Dick Plaisted, a duo team for a morning of singing and great fun!

Seymour Center (1E16) Tues, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 10:30 – 11:30 am FRIENDS OF THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER AND SEYMOUR CENTERS’ ANNUAL MEETINGS

6 - 9 pm

INVESTING FOR INCOME TODAY WORKSHOP

Lots of companies have been reducing dividends, and interest rates on bonds and CD’s are the lowest in memory – so what’s an investor to do? Some opportunities in today’s markets still offer attractive income – and some have potential to grow as well. Not all of them are familiar household names, and some of them have unusual characteristics that require understanding. Come and learn! Presenter: Robert Upchurch, Wells Fargo Advisors. Fee: Free, but please call to pre-register

These meetings are open to current and potential members. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Senior Centers and learning more about the upcoming programming and future plans, please join us.

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Central Orange SC (2E17)

Central Orange SC (2E22) Wednesdays 10 – 11 am

Thurs, Feb 18 Trinkets, Treasures, & Memories

Fri, May 14

Thurs, Mar 25 Room by Room: Tips and Tech-

Thurs, May 20 1 – 2 pm

10 – 11 am

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Weds, Apr 28

2 pm

KARAOKE SING-A-LONG

Join Haryo and friends for a variety of songs and fun. Fee: Free

MARDI GRAS LUNCH PARTY

It’s going to be a festive lunch

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day!! There will be music, beads, masks and we will even serve a King Cake to top it off! Get ready for a fun time. Hope to see you there! Fee: Free Seymour Center (1E23) Tues, Feb 16 12 noon MAY DAY CELEBRATION AT THE HARGRAVES CENTER Let’s leap around the May pole once again with laughter and fun.

There will be entertainment, bingo, door prizes, crowning of the King and Queen, lunch and more.

This event is co-sponsored by the Chapel Hill Service League, Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation and the Orange County Department on Aging. Bus will depart the Seymour Center at 9:30 am and return by 1:30 pm. Bus will depart the Central Orange Senior Center by 9:15 am and return by 1:45 pm. Fee: Free, but pre-registration is required. To register call 968-2070.

Hargraves Center (1E24) Fri, May 7

10 am – 1 pm

MOCKTINI NIGHT AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY STEVE TOLL Looking for a relaxed evening, just want to unwind and mingle with a friend or two? Get out the house for a change and try something new. We will have live entertainment by Steve Toll.

Appetizers and drinks will be served. Fee: Free Seymour Center (1E25)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thurs, May 6

4 - 6pm

MUSIC WITH MARY Join Mary Allison for a morning of music and fun as she plays our favorite songs for a sing- along. Fee: Free Central Orange SC (2E26) Thurs, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6 11 am NEWCOMERS’ COFFEE This is your chance to ask all those questions about what the Senior Center can do for you.

Join the Senior Center staff as they give an overview of our programs and services. We are your

resource for wellness, lifelong learning, access to benefits and meaningful opportunities. There will be time for coffee, conversation and a tour of our facilities.

Call the senior center to register.

Fee: Free Central Orange SC (2E27) Thurs, Mar 11, Apr 8, May 13 10 am

Seymour Center (1E28) Wed, May 5

10 am

PLAY FESTIVAL Come join the Prime Time Players as they present a play festival featuring works by four local playwrights. The PreArrangement by Hugh Giblin, An Autumn Proposal by Lydia Spityakov, Protest in the Sun by Darryl Freedman, St. Charles by the Sea and Class Reunion both

by Gale O’Neal as well as “Ferris Wheel”, a published play by Mary Miller. Each of the plays concern seniors. You may laugh or cry. You may recognize familiar quirks or fall in love with one of the characters. Please support these writers and actors by coming to the show. This area has wonderful talent, what we really need now is an audience!

If you’d like to help with production, please contact Mary Ann Freedman at 967-5883, email mary@3dchor.com or leave your name at the Seymour Center front desk. The Prime Time Players hold monthly meetings the second Monday of the month at 4 pm at the Seymour Center.

Admission fee: $7 Seymour Center (1E29) Fri, Apr 23 Sat, Apr 24

7 pm 2 pm

March - May 2010 something green! Call the center and let us know what sides you plan to bring to complement our dinner. Everyone must pre-register prior to Mar 11.

Thurs, Apr 15 Country Western Night: Put on your boots and western wear and join us as we fire up the grill for an all American hamburger. Mike Poole will provide vintage country music and you may learn a line dance or two. Call the center to pre-register by Apr 8th and let us know what you plan to bring. Pete Wehr will grill your hamburger to perfection!

Thurs, May 20 Cinco de Mayo Night: We are headed south of the boarder for this meal of tacos and burritos. We have suggestions for you to bring such as shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and chopped tomatoes to name a few. Contact the center for other ideas or to let us know what you plan to bring.

Enjoy lively music and join in the Mexican Hat Dance. Contact the center to register by May 13.

Central Orange SC (2E30) 3rd Thurs

5:30 pm

POTLUCKS AT SEYMOUR CENTER Thurs, Mar 11 It’s time to get our your Irish apparel and dancing shoes for the St. Patrick’s Day Dance. This event will be catered. Entrée for the evening will be Corned Beef. No side dishes, breads or desserts required for this affair. Come out and have a great time! This event is co-sponsored with the Town of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation.

fixins’, side dishes, breads or desserts. If you bring a salad topping, please indicate what that will be so that we will not have too many of one topping. Center will provide salad greens, chicken and shredded cheese. Our entertainer for the evening will be Daphne Liu. Thurs, May 13 Family and Friends Game Sampler Night!! We are always looking different entertaining ideas and what better way to have a great time than with family and friends. There will be a host of table game stations set up for you to sample throughout the night. Prizes will be available! Some of the games for that night will include pokeeno, monopoly, rummikub, spades, dominoes, scrabble, and much more. The entrée for this event will be Lasagna.

The center will provide the side dish, bread and drink. We ask that you bring desserts only for this affair.

So that there will be plenty of time to eat and sample a variety of games, we will start this event at 4 pm and end at 7 pm.

Seymour Center (1E31) 2nd Thursdays (except Mar and May, will start at 4 pm) 5:30 – 7 pm QUARTERLY INSPIRATIONS

New! Music can really lift your spirit. We begin our quarterly series with the following music and performers; The Trio, and instrumental group,The Crawfords (singing family);Billy G. Farrish and Adoration. Contact the center for additional information and to make reservations.

POTLUCKS AT CENTRAL ORANGE SC

Please note: Time of event is from 4 – 6 pm

Thurs, Mar 18 Irish Pub: Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music provided

by Mebansville. Enjoy rousing Irish tunes and maybe kick up your heels in an Irish jig while feasting on corned beef and cabbage. Don’t forget to wear

Thurs, Apr 8

Thurs, Apr 8

Spring is finally here! This is a great time to have a good Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken with a fresh glass of lemonade. If it’s not too chilly, we may even dine outside on the patio. Please bring salad

RETIREMENT FOR BOOMERS AND RETIREES

Central Orange SC (2E32) 7 – 8:30 pm

It’s never too late or too early to learn about growing your money. Join us for this special series led by Jane Clark, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones.

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Registration ends Mar 11.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DANCE

Mar 18 Foundations of Investing – The basics of portfolio balance and diversification.

Calling all dance lovers…come out in your best of green and your dancing shoes!! This special event is co-sponsored with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation. Dinner will be catered and our DJ for the evening will be Avon Lassiter. Sign up today for another festive affair. Don’t forget to pre-register by calling 9682070. Fee: Free, must register

Mar 25 Fixed Retirement Income – The three basic types of income, variable, reliable, and rising Apr 1 Growth in Retirement Income – the importance of having your portfolio grow during retirement years Apr 8 Stocks, Bonds & Mutual Funds – Various types of investment security Apr 15 Planning Forever – Estate Planning & Trust Apr 22 Wrap-up Session – Where do you go from here?

Materials Fee: $15 payable to the instructor at first class

Seymour Center (1E36) Thurs, Mar 11

4 - 6 pm

ST. PATRICK’S TEA Bring a friend and your favorite tea cup and enjoy an afternoon of light music as you sip a fresh cup of hot Irish Tea with a slice of Irish Tea cake. Contact the center to register prior to Mar 16.

Central Orange SC (2E37)

Central Orange SC (2E33)

Tues, Mar 23

Thurs, Mar 18–Apr 22 6–7:30pm

SPRING LACE DAY

ROYAL TEA

You won’t want to miss this year’s Lace Day hosted by the Piedmont Lacemakers and Sir Walters’ Lacers. Lacemakers will be working on projects and there will be a formal presentation in the afternoon. This is a perfect time to learn if this craft is for you. Lacemakers from across NC, SC, and VA are available to answer any questions.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information call Janice Tyler, 968-2071.

Join us for this elegant Royal Tea, which is a bit different than the “regular” one. Tell all your friends to join you at the Seymour Center!

Mon, Mar 8 Bring a friend to the tea and tell them about what the Seymour Center has to offer.

Olga Colwell, Ginny Gruwell and Irene Ferguson, Assistant Hostesses; Horace Sher, Trumpeter.

Mon, Apr 12 SilverArts Opening Tea Joan Alston, Dorothy Meyers, Joan Walshaw and Nell Richardson, Assistant Hostesses; Peggy Lanier at the piano. 3-5pm Mon, May 10 Nettie Wilson, Betsy Baker , Beth Haberstroh and Margaret Mays, Assistant Hostesses; Emily Davisson at the piano.

Seymour Center (1E34) 3 pm SATURDAY MUSIC AT NOON Barbara Lang’s piano students want to share the joy of music with our Seniors. Join us for music and light refreshments.

Seymour Center (1E35) Sat, May 22

12 noon

3 pm

Seymour Center (1E38) 9 am – 3 pm Sat, Apr 10 TOWN TREASURES EXHIBITS The Town Treasures 2009 exhibit previously displayed at the Chapel Hill Museum is on display with last years’ Town Treasures in the Seymour Center theatre. Please stop by to view the recent honorees, which include photographs and recollections paying tribute to twelve couples/or individuals, who have guided, ministered, taught, led and enhanced our lives in the communities of Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Call for best availability to see exhibit, as we have scheduled events daily in our theater.

Seymour Center (1E39)

VICTORIA WINDLER’S EYES ON OPERA This popular program has taken on a new direction with a great season lined up, new ideas - including live performances in the coming year, and a webpage that will give further details on each opera. There is no reason one should stay at home. The website, www. meetup.com/Chapel-Hill-Opera, gives information about each upcoming opera. Come and enjoy the performances (with introductions) followed by group discussions led by Stan Cheren. There will be a lunch break during each production, so please bring your own lunch. The center will provide drinks. Sign up at the front desk, or call 968-2070 to register.

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by Michael Cotter, former U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan May 20 “A Writer’s Life: What’s Behind the Curtain,” presented by Daniel H. Wallace, UNC’s Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature Seymour Center (1E41) 2:30 pm Coming soon to Central Orange……..Movies under the Stars!

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

Feb 20 “Marriage of Figaro”

by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

All of the following activities are FREE, unless otherwise noted.

Mar 20 “Carmen” by George Bizet

BADMINTON

Apr 17 “La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi May 15 “La Figlia del Regimenton (The Daughter of the Regiment)” by Gaetano Donizetti Fee: Free

Gym is open for use by seniors.

Beginners welcomed. Sponsored by the Orange County Recreation and Parks Department Central Recreation Center: Tryon St, Hillsborough (2S1) Mon & Fri

9 – 11 am

Seymour Center (1E40)

BADMINTON

Every 3rd Sat: Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17, May 15 10 am – 2 pm

Enjoy a friendly game during our open play weekly sessions.

VILLAGE ELDERS LECTURE SERIES

Central Orange SC (2S2) Wednesdays

2 – 4 pm

The Village Elders Lecture Series has been bringing scholars together with the community for more than twenty years. Come and take full advantage of these lectures and the rich educational opportunities they offer.

BASKETBALL - OPEN COURT TIME

Feb 18 “UNC’s Multi-Faceted Research Programs: Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Technology,” presented by Dr Tony Waldrop, UNC Vice Chancellor of Research and Development

BILLIARDS

Mar 18 “They Future of Social Security: Rocky Road Ahead,” presented by Dr. Andrew W. Doblestein, Professor Emeritus, UNC School of Social Science

Join your friends for open court time in our Great Hall Seymour Center (1S3) Wed & Fri

8:30 – 9:30 am

Bring a friend and enjoy shooting a round of pool. Every day anytime.

Central Orange SC (2S4) Seymour Center (1S5) BILLIARDS LESSONS

This class is for beginners or those who would like to brush up on their game.

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Instructor: Bob Roberts Seymour Center (1S6) Call front desk for an appointment BOCCE BALL

ART CLASSES

Check in at the front desk to pick up the balls. Have a great game! Every day, any time Seymour Center (1S7) BOCCE BALL Friendly, relaxed competition. Drop by the courts at game time.

Chapel Hill Community Center (1S8) Mondays

9:30 am

SHUFFLEBOARD LESSONS Join Corina Riley and learn how to play shuffleboard. Even if you know how to play, feel free to join this group.

Central Orange SC (2S9) Thurs, Mar 4–Apr 15 9:30–11am

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES & DANCE

SHUFFLEBOARD

WII BOWLING LEAGUE AND WII FIT Learn to bowl with the Wii system, and then join one of our bowling leagues. This is a great way to exercise and have fun with others. Instructor: Pete Wehr Central Orange SC (2S14) Thursdays beginning Mar 4 10 - 11:30 am

12 noon

Seymour Center (1S16) Tuesdays

10:30 – 11:30 am

Learn the fundamentals of basic ballroom dancing. You’ll learn swing, shag, foxtrot, and rumba.

Partners are not necessary. Must purchase each session in advance.

Minimum number of students required. Instructor: Hugh & Lavonda Landis. Fee: $60 per couple or $30 for single per session

BALLROOM DANCING

Central Orange SC (2S11) Fridays 9 – 11 am TABLE TENNIS If you wish, bring your own paddles and balls, or use the equipment available at the Center. All skill levels are welcome.

Contact person: Dick Lesperance, 732-8743.

Central Orange SC (2S12) Mondays

5 – 9 pm

Wednesdays

9 – 11 am

Seymour Center (1S13) Tues & Wed

10 – 11:30 am

Tues& Thurs

2 – 4 pm

Saturdays

11 am–1:30 pm

3:30 – 5 pm

Thurs, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 22, 29, May 27 7 – 9 pm

BALLROOM DANCING

Northside Gym - Hargraves Community Center (1S10)

Mondays

Seymour Center (1D4)

DANCE

Central Orange SC (2D1)

Seymour Center (1D3)

Great way to meet new people! Recorded ballroom dance music. All ages, couples and singles are welcome. Information call 933-8982. Fee: $2 at the door

Central Orange SC (2S15) Thursdays

workout, enjoy social time with your partner and keep fit all at once. Practice ballroom dancing to recorded music with BB Fuchs. Contact bonblitz@gmail. com for more information.

Fee: FREE

BALLROOM DANCE SOCIAL

WII – OPEN PLAY Instructor: Virginia Davis

Whether it is for practice or fun, shuffleboard and horseshoes are another great way to exercise. Come to learn, or to show someone how to play the game. Feel free to take a lunch and socialize afterwards.

Tuesdays 10 – 12 noon

March - May 2010

Session I: Thurs, Feb 25 – Apr 1 Session II: Thurs, Apr 8 – May 13 6:30 – 8 pm Come out and enjoy learning the art of Ballroom Dancing with Bruce Gillooly. Bruce is an outstanding dancer with over 50 years of dancing experience. Pull out your dancing shoes and enjoy the hottest ballroom dances including the Waltz, Fox Trout, Swing and more. No partner is necessary. Instructor: Bruce Gillooly. Fee: $5 per person per class.

Purchase tickets at the front desk.

Seymour Center (1D2) Session I : Tues, Feb 16 – Mar 23 Session I: Tues, Apr 6- May 11 Session II: Tues, May 25–Jun 29 6 - 8 pm BALLROOM DANCE FOR FUN & FITNESS Need more practice after dance lessons? Get a musical

BELLY DANCE EXERCISE (RAKS SHARKI) Come have fun dancing with us! In this class we focus on the ethnic forms of Raks Sharki (‘dance of the east’) or what we call in America, “bellydance”. We will start out in March dancing to traditional and contemporary music from Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Then in April we’ll compare similarities between ‘bellydance’ moves and island dance moves.

We’ll welcome warmer weather by dancing to music from the islands! This class is designed for mature bodies with gentle teaching and low impact moves.

While learning new dance forms and having fun you will (secretly) be strengthening abs and other core muscles, increasing flexibility of joints, building hand and arm strength, easing a tense back, and ending with calm relaxation stretches.

Instructor: Margaret Clemen has been teaching this popular class to mature women through Duke’s OLLI continuing education program for several years.

Fee: $ 60/9-week class. Registration deadline: Feb 23 Seymour Center (1D5) Tues, Mar 2 – Apr 27

1 – 2 pm

CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Interested in learning how to develop a dance routine in minutes to different styles of music? This workshop is for you!

This 6 week guided choreography course will help you create instructional videos and step sheets for online publication. If you like to develop and share your own dance creation, sign up today. Instructor: Walter Tallman. Fee: $8 Seymour Center (1D6) Wed, Mar 3- Apr 6 4 - 5:30pm CLOGGING

What a great way to get in shape while having fun. This is a beginner’s class so you will learn basic clogging steps. No prior dance experience necessary.

Fee: $38 per session Central Orange SC (2D7) Session I: Thurs, Apr 8 – 29 Session II: Thurs, May 6 – 27 6 – 6:45 pm FIRST FRIDAY DANCE

Join us for a night of dancing or if you don’t dance come enjoy the music and socialize with others. The center will provide the drinks and you bring a snack to share. Please contact the center 245-2015 one week in advance to register. Hosted by Hugh and Lavonda Landis and Pete and Nancy Wehr. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2D8) Fri, Mar 5, No dance in Apr, May 7 6 – 8 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 (1D9) Mondays 1 – 3 pm LINE DANCING

This class is for new and experienced line dancers. You will be improving your memory and

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getting the benefits of exercising while having fun. Instructor: Becky Walker. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2D10) Mondays

3 - 4:30 pm

Tuesdays

1 – 2:30 pm

LINE DANCING The class is co-sponsored with Orange County Recreation and Parks. First 30 minutes of the class is for beginners. Fee: FREE Central Orange Recreation Center (2D11) Thursdays 9:30 – 11 am LINE DANCING PARTY!!

Get your line dancing on! Come share new steps and learn a step or two. This event will allow you to meet new people and learn new dances. Great music, refreshments and fun instructors will be there to keep the party live. Facilitators: Walter Tallman and Bruce Gillooly. All ages welcome. Fee: $5 at the door Seymour Center (1D12) Sat, Apr 17

11am - 2pm

TAP DANCING

Learn tap technique, historical tap steps and tap to old standards and Broadway show tunes! No previous dance experience necessary.

Tap dancing is a great way to have fun and get exercise without being stressful on the body. Instructor: Robin Vail, Footnotes Tap Ensemble’s co-artistic director. Fee: $52 (First 4 Thursdays except holidays) Seymour Center (1D13) Thursdays, Beginners

3 – 4 pm

Thursdays, Intermediate 4 - 5 pm TAP DANCING Did you tap dance as a child?

Even if you have never danced, have you always had a desire to learn? Now is your chance to learn the fine art of tap dancing for free.

This class is taught by Bruce Gillooly who started dancing 50 years ago and still loves doing it today!

Instructor: Bruce Gillooly Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2D14) Tuesdays, Beginners

9 – 10 am

Tuesdays, Intermediate 10–11am

WALTZING PRACTICE For those who love to waltz, and those learning to waltz. Taped and live music provided. All ages welcome. Fee: $2 at the door Seymour Center (1D15) Thurs, Feb 18; Mar 4, 18; Apr 1, 15; May 6, 20 7 – 8:30 pm

ART CLASSES ACRYLIC PAINTING Learn to draw as well as paint by learning basic shapes. Obtain supply list by calling instructor.

Instructor: Chick Weber, 929-9478.

Fee: $90 (10 weeks) Seymour Center (1A1) Thurs, Apr 8 – June 10 9 – 11 am ACRYLIC PAINTING Learn to draw as well as paint by learning basic shapes. Obtain supply list by calling instructor.

Instructor: Chick Weber, 929-9478.

Fee: $90 (10 weeks) Central Orange SC (2A2) Tues, Mar 16 – May 18 9:30 – 11:30 am ACRYLIC PAINTING Learn the basics of acrylic painting. Call center for supply list. Instructor: Sarah Parker. Fee: $25 (4 weeks) Central Orange SC (2A3) Session I: Wed, Mar 1 – Mar 24 Session II: Wed, Mar 31 – Apr 21 Session III: Wed, Apr 28 – May 19 9:30 – 11:30 am ADVANCED WATERCOLOR CLASS

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drawing. He studied at the University of Buffalo, National Gallery of Fine Art in London, and the Louvre in Paris. Certificate of Completion will be given after session. You can visit his website at www.franksart. mysite.com. Fee: $50 (includes supplies) Central Orange SC (2A5) Session I: Mon, Mar 22 – Apr 19 Session II: Mon, Apr 26 – May 24 1:30 – 3 pm BASIC PASTEL PAINTING Enjoy some of the techniques of pastel painting that made Degas famous. Materials list is available at the Seymour Center front desk.

Instructor: Herb Slapo, member of the Pastel Society of America and long-time pastel instructor Fee: $48 (6 weeks) Seymour Center (1A6) Session I: Mon, Apr 12 – May 17 1 – 3 pm Session II: Mon, May 24 – July 12 1–3 pm (No class May 31 & July 25) BASIC PASTEL PAINTING This course includes soft pastel painting techniques, papers, methods of framing and the history of pastel. The importance of values, drawing, understanding color theory and keys to good composition are also included. Instructor: Lorie Callahan, founder of the Pastel Society of North Carolina. Fee: $48 per session, plus materials (List is available at the front desk) Central Orange SC (2A7) Session I: Fri, Feb 19 – Mar 26 10 am –12 noon

BEGINNING OIL PAINTING

Class includes a general introduction to art history, including the following historical styles/ schools: classical, realism, impressionism, expressionism, modern and contemporary. How to stretch a canvas will be discussed. Class will begin with still life sketching followed by learning to paint still lifes, landscapes and portraits.

Instructor: David Sovero, local artist, teacher, musician and owner of Sovero Art Gallery in Hillsborough. You can visit his website at www.soveroart.com Central Orange SC (2A9) Session Fee: $60 (6 weeks) Session I: Feb 23 – Apr 1 Tues 1:30 – 3:30 pm or Thurs 9 - 11 am Session II: Apr 6 – May 13 Tues 1:30 – 3:30 pm or Thurs 9 – 11 am

Seymour Center (1A10) Session Fee: $60 (6 weeks) Session I: Mon OR Fri, Feb 22 – Mar 29 10 –12 noon Session II: Mon OR FRI Apr 5 – May 14 10 – 12 noon Session III: Wed, Feb 17 – Mar 24 7 – 9 pm Session IV: Wed, Mar 31 – May 5 7 – 9 pm Session V: Wed, May 12 – June 16 7 – 9 pm BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

Learn the basics of watercolor painting and explore your creativity in this 10-week course. Obtain supply list by calling instructor.

Instructor: Chick Weber, 929-9478. Fee: $90 (10 weeks)

Since this is an advanced level class, the instructor determines admission to class. Instructor: Luna Lee Ray. Fee: $60 (6 weeks)

Session II: Fri, Apr 9 – May 14 10 am – 12 noon BASIC OIL PAINTING

Wed, Mar 17 – May 19

Central Orange SC (2A4)

We are happy to offer an evening class for beginning Oil painting. Frank Dalimonte will teach basic oil and theory. See his bio above. Fee: $50 (plus supplies)

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING CLASS

Session I: Thurs, Mar 4 – Apr 8 Session II: Thurs, Apr 15 – May 20 1:30 – 3:30 pm BASIC DRAWING

Central Orange SC (2A8)

If you have a desire to draw, artist Frank Dalimonte says he can teach you. This course will cover everything from the one point perspective to the five components of

Session I: Thurs, Apr 1 – May 6 Session II: Thurs, May 13 – Jun 17 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Seymour Center (1A11) 9 – 11 am

This session will focus on traditional landscape designs. Proper techniques for holding your brush and applying paint will be discussed. No previous art experience is required. Please bring the following supplies: a pad of newsprint, small bottle of black ink, set of water colors, an ink stone or small dish to hold the ink, a plas-

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Instructor: Jinxiu Alice Zhao, who did Chinese Brush Painting for 20 years in Hubei Province, China. Fee: $80 (8 weeks) Seymour Center (1A12) Session I: Mar 9 – Apr 27 1:30 – 3 pm Session II: May 4 – June 22 DRAWING & PAINTING Learn to draw as well as paint by learning basic shapes. Instructor helps you apply these facts to watercolors. Instructor: Chick Weber, 929-9478. Fee: $90 (10 weeks)

ARTS, CRAFTS & LANGUAGE CLASSES

Seymour Center (1A13) Thurs, Apr 8 – June 10 6:15 – 8:15 pm LEARN TO DRAW BY LEARNING TO SEE Have fun as you learn basic composition and value drawing in a 10-week course. Instructor: Chick Weber, 929-9478 Fee: $90 (10 weeks) Seymour Center (1A14) Wed, Apr 7 – June 9 1 – 3 pm

CRAFT CLASSES BOBBIN LACE MAKING This is almost a lost art, but with the help of a few dedicated artisans the craft remains alive in NC. This group is hosting the annual Spring Lace Day on Apr 10 at the Seymour Center. Look under Special Events in this edition of Senior Times for more details on this event. Newcomers are always welcome. Some instruction is available, as are supply resources. Contact: Janice Tyler, 968 207I or jtyler@co.orange.nc.us Seymour Center (1C1) Daytime group meets on 1st & 3rd Mondays 11 am – 1 pm Evening Group meets on occasional Thursdays 7– 9 pm

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CARD MAKING AND MORE

CREATIVE CRAFTS

This class is an introduction to making basic greeting cards, and other crafts made with paper, using rubber stamps. Bring a friend and join others for an evening of fun. Class held the second Monday of each month. Instructor: Becky Hermann. Fee: FREE

Come and discover your creative side. Jewelry making will continue to be offered every Tues and Thurs. Don’t miss out!

Come out for a good time with our crafters!!

Central Orange SC (2C2) Mon, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 6 – 7:30 pm

Tues & Thurs, Apr 1 - 29 Jewelry Boxes

CRAFTERS’ CORNER Join this newly formed series of local crafters willing and ready to share their passion with you.

If you ever wanted to try something for fun, come join us at the Crafters’ Corner on Saturdays.

Please sign up for each course to ensure that we have enough supplies for everyone.

Handcrafted Cards plus Stamping with Susanne Vergara Card Making: Class One – Sat, Feb 13 This new class will show you how to make your own cards by using rubber stamps with ink pads, ink markers and layering different colored inks to create a repetitive design. You will also learn how to measure and cut the paper with cutting tools, how to use brads and a corner punch to enhance the card, as well as how to decorate edges of paper or cards. Instructor will supply all materials. Class is limited to 20 participants.

Card Making: Class Two – Sat, Mar 13 This class will teach you how to make a card using the first initial of someone’s first or last name, and to decorate it festively. You will also learn how to make an occasion card (birthday, get well, etc.) by using decorative paper, ribbon, flowers and other add-ons. Instructor will supply all materials. Class is limited to 20 participants. Instructor: Susanne Vergara. Fee: $15 per session

Tues & Thurs, Mar 2 - 30 Picture Frames

Tues & Thurs, May 4 - 27 Various Crafts

Rose aka “The Room Therapist”, with over 30 years experience in revitalizing a room step by step.

Frances is open to project ideas and willing to give how-to directions and advice. The last group worked on recovering chairs, which was a real hit!! Sign up today at the front desk or call 9682070. Instructor: Frances Rose Fee: FREE, but you may have to furnish your own materials for the projects.

Seymour Center (1C7)

Instructor: Helen Frederick

Thurs, Mar 11 – Apr 1 10–11am

Fee: FREE (plus supplies depending on project)

JAPANESE EMBROIDERY

Seymour Center (1C4) Tues & Thurs 10:30 am-3:30 pm CREATIVE CRAFTS Join others for a morning out as you create useful and special crafts.

Central Orange SC (2C5) Mon & Thurs

9:30 – 11:30 am

GLASS FUSING Ever wanted to design and create your own glass pendants and showcase your work to all of your family and friends. Well here is your chance to experiment with glass fusing! The instructor will guide you step by step in this hands-on class. This four sessions course will enable you to complete at least 10 pendants and learn other techniques that can be accomplished thru glass fusing. Once you have taken this course, you will want to take it again. Space is limited to 8 students so you will need to sign up immediately! Fee: $30 This is a one time special deal!! Normal cost of this type of class begins at $70 and up. Cost includes materials and instructors fee. Don’t miss out on this incentive!!

Seymour Center (1C6) Instructor: Alison Bell Dates: Mon, Mar. 8 - Apr. 5 10 am - 12 noon

Seymour Center (1C3)

INTERIOR DECORATING CLASS

Sat, Feb 13 & Mar 13 10 - 11 am

Looking for some new decorating tips? If so, join Frances

Traditional Japanese Embroidery is 1600 years old and only came to this country in 1985. People learn this specialized art by going through 1-10 phases, which can take years to complete. The embroidery is done with silk and metal threads on silk fabric. The silk filaments come directly from the cocoon.

Threads are made directly from the filaments depending on the thickness or thinness needed.

In various pieces, some superimposed embroidery is used (embroidery over embroidery).

Motifs are usually flowers, birds and sometimes human figures.

Instructor: Carl Newman, certified instructor by Kurenai Kai in Atlanta, Ga. He teaches across the US and is a graduate of the University of TN with a degree in textile arts. Fee: $75, plus materials fee per session. Contact the instructor at (336) 784-6886 or cnewman706@aol.com for material information.

Seymour Center (1C8)

Sat, Apr 17 & Sun, Apr 18 9 am – 3:30 pm KNITTING & CROCHETING CIRCLE

Each 2nd & 4th Tues, join others for a free-for-all knitting and crocheting time. If you don’t knit or crochet, the group will teach you, or you may bring another hand project and enjoy the company of others.

March - May 2010 Central Orange SC (2C9) Tues, Feb 23; Mar 9, 23; Apr 13, 27; & May 11, 25 2 - 4 pm OPEN STUDIO FOR POTTERY STUDENTS The Central Orange Senior Center Pottery Studio will be open on Fridays for students to work on their own projects. Fee: FREE for current pottery students Central Orange SC (2C10) Thursdays

1 - 4 pm

Fridays

1 - 4 pm

POTTERY WHEEL AND HAND BUILDING - BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE Learn basic throwing or continue to improve your skills. Class will focus on vases, bowls, cups and plates. Decorating techniques will include graffito, painting with slips, use of wax resist, sponge stamps and cut paper shapes. Instructor: Pip Merrick. Fee: $55 plus supplies Central Orange SC (2C11) Session I: Mon, Feb 8 – Mar 1 Session II: Mon, Mar 8 – Mar 29 Session III: Mon, Apr 5 – Apr 26 Session IV: Mon, May 3 - 24 1 - 4 pm

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Instructor: Ray Ramirez.

Fee: $45 (per session) plus $5 book fee, payable to the instructor at the first class.

Central Orange SC (2L1) Session I: Mon, Mar 1 – Apr 5 1 - 2 pm Session II: Apr 12 – May 10 INTRODUCTION TO SPANISH (LEVEL I) An introduction designed mainly for people with no previous experience in Spanish. Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education).

Mondays

1:30 - 3:30 pm

LANGUAGE CLASSES BEGINNING SPANISH Learn the essentials for everyday conversations, including vo-

Fee: $78 (6 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

ADVANCED SPANISH (LEVEL IV)

Session I: Fri, Mar 5 – Apr 30 10:15–11:15am (No class on Apr 2)

Fee: $78 (6 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

SPANISH FOR ADVANCED BEGINNERS (LEVEL II)

Session I: Mon, Mar 1 – Apr 26 9:30 - 10:30 am (No class on Apr 5)

Seymour Center (1C13)

Session II: Fri, May 7 – June 11

Seymour Center (1L5)

Tuesdays

Join Gloria Maisner and friends for an afternoon of sewing and conversation. Bring your current projects, share ideas, stitch a while, but most of all have fun! Fee: FREE

Fee: $104 (8 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

(No class May 31)

10:30 – 11:30 am (No class Apr 5)

Seymour Center (1L3)

SEWING CIRCLE

Session I: Fri, Mar 5 – Apr 30 9 - 10 am (No class on Apr 2)

Session II: Mon, May 3 – June 14

Session I: Mon, Mar 1 – Apr 26

Central Orange SC (2C12) 10 am – 1 pm

Seymour Center (1L4)

Fee: $104 (8 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Seymour Center (1L2)

Work on your own, or group, project. No experience necessary. If you’ve never quilted before, others will help you get started. Fee: FREE

Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education)

For those who have completed Level III at the Seymour Center, or several years of classes elsewhere.

Class includes conversation, grammar, reading and writing. It is conducted entirely in Spanish.

Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education)

For those who have taken Level I at the Seymour Center, or have had a bit of previous experience in another class. Instructor: Staff of CHICLE (Chapel Hill Institute for Cultural and Language Education)

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Fee: $104 (8 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Session II: Mon, May 3 – June 14 (No class May 31) Fee: $78 (6 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH (LEVEL III) For those who have completed Level II at the Seymour Center, or have taken a class or two elsewhere. Class includes conversation, grammar and reading.

Fee: $104 (8 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

Session II: Fri, May 7 – June 11 Fee: $78 (6 classes) plus $15 book fee payable to instructor at the first class.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CONVERSATION LAB Ongoing class to help adult, non-English speaking people improve their comprehension of both written and spoken English. It will help participants become more self-sufficient, informed and active in the community. Contact: Orange County Literacy Council at 9332151 or www.orangeliteracy.org.

Seymour Center (1L6) Tuesdays

9 am – 12 noon

BRIDGE CLASSES BIDDING BRUSH-UP A two-session class, the first of which will focus on doubles - takeout, negative, responsive, support, maximal and penalty. The second

will cover a variety of subjects, suggestions for which will be most welcome. A participant may attend either or both sessions and need not have a partner. Written materials will be provided for both sessions. Instructor: Harrison Brooke, ACBL accredited teacher, certified director and gold life master. For questions, please contact him at 489-0210 or hbrroke@aol.com.

Fee: $12.50 per session.

Seymour Center (1B1) Tues, Mar 9 & 16 9:30 am–12 noon

DEFENSE BRIDGE Opening leads, 2nd and 3rd hand play, communication with partner, defensive signals, developing tricks, interfering with declarer. Instructor: Harrison Brooke, ACBL accredited teacher, certified director and gold life master. For questions, please contact him at 489-0210 or hbrroke@aol.com.

Fee: $90 (9 weeks). Text book Defense in the 21st Century available through amazon.com or the instructor.

Seymour Center (1B2) Thurs, Apr 22-Jun 17 9:30am-12 noon

BRIDGE GAMES CONTRACT BRIDGE

Newcomers are always welcome. If you are interested in learning to play, please contact the center at 245-2015.

Central Orange SC (2B3) Mon & Wed

1:30 – 4 pm

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

The Friday Afternoon Duplicate Bridge game has new directors, Ruth and Paul Schwenke. They are offering a new component – a Novice Duplicate Bridge game for players with fewer than 20 Master points. You do not need to be an ACBL member to play. This game will be separate from the open game, but please come at least 20 minutes early the first time. Small fee is charged. For questions call 933-1474 or raschwenke@nc.rr.com.

Seymour Center (1B4) Fridays

1:30 pm

INTEREST GROUPS

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MORNING BRIDGE GAME

Seymour Center (1B9)

Practice what you have learned! Relearn what you have forgotten! Ask questions! Discuss hands! Come with a partner, improve your bidding, play, meet friends, and have fun. A small fee will be charged. (Note: If you need a partner, contact Harrison Brooke at least a week ahead of time so he can announce it.) Director: Harrison Brooke, ACBL accredited teacher, certified director and gold life master. For questions, contact him at 489-0210 or hbrroke@aol. com (preferred)

Thursdays

Seymour Center (1B5)

DOMINOES Learn to play “Mexican Train.”

Leader: Nell Richardson, 2591780 Seymour Center (1B10) Wednesdays

12:30 pm

DOMINOES Join us for a morning of dominoes and other games.

Central Orange SC (2B11) Mondays – Fridays 10 am -12 noon Seymour Center (1B12)

Mondays 9:15 am – 12 noon

Mondays – Fridays 10 am – 3:30 pm

SARAH WEST SOCIAL CONTRACT PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE

GAME DAY

This is a friendly game of bridge with a group that has been meeting for more than 20 years. New players are always welcome.

Seymour Center (1B6) Wed & Fri

1 – 5 pm

SOCIAL BRIDGE Enjoy an afternoon of social bridge. Newcomers are always welcome.

BRIDGE & OTHER GAMES

1 – 4 pm

Seymour Center (1B7) Mondays

1 – 4 pm

Saturdays (Bring your lunch) 10 am – 1:45 pm SOCIAL DUPLICATE BRIDGE Involves duplicate movements and scoring, but is not affiliated with the ACBL. (No master points will be given.) A small fee is charged. No partner required. Director: Al Carlson. For questions, please contact him at 240-4505.

Seymour Center (1B8) Tuesdays

1 – 4 pm

OTHER GAMES CANASTA Leader: June Weatherley, 9683990.

March - May 2010 ternoons, or call Marge Richter, 918-3468, preferably during the evenings.

vote on the best and have a book prize for the chosen.

PINOCHLE

Tues, Mar 16

If you need a refresher or would like to learn to play, call 245-2015.

“The Help,” by Kathryn Stockett

Central Orange SC (2B18)

Tues May 18

Thursdays

10 am – 12 noon

ROOK If you need to brush up, or if you’ve never played before, call 245-2015 and let us know you’re coming, and we’ll teach you how the game is played.

Central Orange SC (2B19) Fridays

9:30 – 11:30 am

RUMMIKUB

Seymour Center (1B13)

Join us for a new twist on rummy. If you don’t know how to play, we’ll teach you. Contact the center at 245-2015 for more information.

Wednesdays

Central Orange SC (2B20)

Bring a friend and play table games or cards. We are currently looking for Spades players.

1 – 3 pm

GAMES

Thursdays

Come alone or bring a friend, and enjoy a variety of games.

SCRABBLE CLUB

Central Orange SC (2B14) Mon – Fri

9 – 11 am

GAMES GALORE Lisa Berley loves to play games for the laughter, mental challenge, social fun and the diversion from life’s pressures!

Come play familiar and new games with her on Wednesday mornings: word games, card games and group dramatic games and your requests.

1 pm

Tuesdays

1 – 5 pm

VARIOUS CARD GAMES Bid Whiz, Spades – What’s your game? Come join a table or start one.

2 – 5 pm

INTEREST GROUPS

Central Orange SC (2B16)

BOOK CLUB

Fridays 12 noon – 4:30 pm

We are a small, but lively group, of nine people and welcome more - even men. Please send us suggestions for a catchy name for the book club. We’ll

Mondays 12:30 – 5 pm Call the Seymour Center to sign up to play on Monday af-

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP This group is always open to newcomers. Come join us!

Leader: Linda Swierczewski, 490-9795 Mar 15 “Dreams From My Father” by Barack Obama Apr 19 “John Adams” by David McCullough May 17 “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress” by Dai Sijie June 21 “Pope Joan” by Donna Woolfolk Cross Seymour Center (1G2) 2 pm CARVING CLUB

Central Orange SC (2G3)

1 – 5 pm

Seymour Center (1B22)

Tues – Fri

Seymour Center (1B17)

Central Orange SC (2G1)

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

This ancient Chinese game is challenging and fun. Leader: Beulah Ward

“The School of Essential Ingredients”, by Baurmeister

Central Orange SC (2B21)

Seymour Center (1B23)

MAH JONG

Tues, Apr 20 “Other Peoples Children”, by Trollope

Bring your tools and join with others who are interested in starting a carving club. Please contact Terry at 245-2016 for additional information and meeting times.

The group is open and friendly. Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of playing and meeting new friends.

Central Orange SC (2B15) 10 - 11 am

3rd Tues 2:30 pm

CHESS CLUB Looking for a good game of chess? Contact Terry at 245-2016 for additional information.

Central Orange SC (2G4) INSPIRATIONAL TOPICS FOR PRACTICAL LIVING Join us for this series of discussion. Leader: Walter Faribault Central Orange SC (2G5) Tuesdays

10 – 11 am

INTERGENERATIONAL WRITING

Have you ever wanted to write a book? With the help of a student writing partner from UNC, you will have the opportunity to preserve your knowledge and experiences in book form. Your

March - May 2010 work will be printed and bound at no cost, and you’ll receive multiple copies to give to your family and friends. You and your student partner will meet weekly at the Seymour Center to work on your book at a mutually agreeable time.

This is a great opportunity to nourish your creativity, produce a finished product you can share with others, and get to know a student.

This program received an overwhelming response and presently has a waiting list. If you would like to find out if there will be possible openings, call Kit at 923-6709 for additional information. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (1G6) Time to be arranged by you and the student Mar 1 - Apr 28 PASSAGE MEDITATION (SATSANG) “The Eight Point Program of Passage Meditation was developed by Ecknath Easwaran. The approach 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 relationships, release deeper resources and realize one’s highest potential” For more information contact Linda 968-8499 or Ann 942-2844 www.easwaran.org Fee: FREE Seymour Center (1G7) Sat, Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 8, 22 9 – 10:30 am PEN PAL PROGRAM We are looking for those interested in corresponding with second graders attending Cameron Park Elementary School. Please contact Terry (245-2016) for additional information.

Central Orange SC (2G8) PRIME TIME PLAYERS The Prime Time Players are an acting troupe, which produces fully staged short plays. They meet monthly and are always looking for new actors, stage helpers and etc. For more information contact Mary Anne Freedman at 967-5883, email mary@3dchor.com or leave

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your name at the Seymour Center’s front desk.

is free.

75 PLUS CLUB

Seymour Center (1G9)

Seymour Center (1G13) Mondays

This club recognizes those 75 years and older. Get-togethers include group activities and special events. If you plan to be part of this dynamic group, join us at the upcoming meetings. Don’t forget to sign up.

Leader Wanted! Interested in running a fun group? Looking for a rewarding opportunity? Contact Corina Riley, 968-2080, for more details.

2nd Mon, Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10 4 pm SEYMOUR GARDEN PLANT DAYS Have an hour? Join the Garden Team for special garden jobs: plant, weed, till, truck in mulch, seek donations. Walk-ins welcome. For more info call Vicki Hill, 968-2056.

Seymour Center (1G10) 1st Fri regular meeting - Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7 9:30 am – 12 noon Other Plant Days: Fri - Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, and May 14 9:30 am and Mon, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, and May 17 9:30 am SEYMOUR GARDEN MAKEOVER Get a feel for what’s coming to the Garden Entrance. Tell us what you want to see. For more info call Vicki Hill, 968-2056.

Seymour Center (1G11) Fri, Mar 5

9:30 am

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 for the afternoon. Sudoku game sheets provided; however you are welcome to bring some to share.

Seymour Center (1G12) Coach: Beverly Sanders Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 am TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY (TOPS) If you’re thinking about joining a weight loss group, try TOPS. We’ll help you reach your individual goals. It is a warm, caring support group for adults and children (7 years and older). TOPS is nonprofit and non-commercial. Come join us to help you have the pounds “Fall” off. Contact: Corinne at 6432087 (Central Orange) and Laura at 870-0479 (Seymour Center) for more information. Fee: First visit

11 am – 12 noon

Central Orange SC (2G14) Tuesdays

11:30 am – 1 pm

TAI CHI FRIENDS Bring a friend and join others for this non-instructional class. Practice what you have learned. This is great for balance and memory. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2G15) Thursdays 1 – 2 pm 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 assist each other by offering helpful suggestions to improve our work. Previously the group has published three other books, “Echoes” (l997), “A Generation Speaks” (2000), and “Challenges on the Home Front” (2005). Contact Nondice Ginther, 942-2137.

Seymour Center (1G16) Tues, Mar 2, 16; Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18 2 – 4 pm YOGA FRIENDS Join this group who will be practicing senior-friendly yoga led by Florence Garland, who has been “yogaing” for over 30 years. At one point Florence was certified to teach but with her experience and age, she no longer pursues the certification. The group’s focus will be on breathing, concentration, awareness, and stretching. No floor work will be required. Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2G17) Fridays

1 – 2 pm

50+ SINGLES GATHERING POTLUCK

Seymour Center (1G19) Thurs, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20 11 am – 12 noon

ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUB MEETINGS CAROLINA NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSOCIATION

Interest group is for photographers doing nature photography (animals, flowers, landscapes).

Contact: Charles Twine, 419-9091 Seymour Center (1OR1) Thurs, Mar 4, Apr 1, May 6 6–9pm CENTRAL NC MINERAL CLUB

Meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month. Guests are always welcome. Contact: Sylvia Hubbard, 929-5673 (smhubbard@ mindspring.com) Mar 2 Potluck supper at 6 pm and talk at 7 pm by Phoenix Miller on “Creating with Precious Metal Clay at Wildacres in NC Mountains” Apr 6 Program to be announced May 4 Program to be announced Seymour Center (1OR2) 7 pm Tues, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 CHADER: CHAPEL HILL AND DURHAM ELDERCARE RESOURCES GROUP

This is a perfect way to meet new folks and make new friends.

Join this growing group today.

Call the front desk at 968-2070 for details the week before to find out what’s planned, and to register.

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 (1G18)

Seymour Center (1OR3)

Sat, Mar 6, Apr 3

Thurs, Apr 15 8:30 – 10 am

11:30 am

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CHAPEL HILL CAMERA CLUB Contact: Charles President, 419-9091

Twine,

Seymour Center (1OR4)

ORGANIZATIONS, SUPPORT GROUPS & CLUB MEETINGS

Tues, Mar 9, 23, Apr 13, 27, May 11, 25 7 pm CHAPEL HILL CAMERA CLUB DIGITAL IMAGING GROUP Contact: Charles Twine, President, 419-9091 Seymour Center (1OR5) GOLDEN AGE HAPPY CIRCLE CLUB Contact: Lula Alston, 967-5706 Seymour Center (1OR6) Tues, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11 10:30 am JOLLY 79ERS CLUB Newcomers are welcome.

Central Orange SC (2OR7) Mon, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3 10 – 11:30 am RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES (NARFE) ASSOCIATION All retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to a discussion of issues regarding their welfare.

Fri, Mar 26 Amanda Holliday, Clinical Assistant Professor, UNC School of Global Public Health, will speak on “Eating Healthy in 2010 – Make a Plan!”

Fri, Apr 23 Program to be announced.

Fri, May 28 Program to be announced.

from Teotitian del Valle with Erica Rothman

DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUP

Wed, Apr 28 What can you do with a length of cloth?

Meet with other caregivers to share experiences, learn new skills, and answer some of your questions about Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Group is open, friendly, and informal. Care for persons with dementia is available while caregivers attend the group. Facilitator: Kate Barrett, LCSW, 968-2085 for information.

Wed, May 26 How to Photograph your Handwoven Products for Best Results with Donn Young.

Newcomers are always welcome.

Contact: Lori Rhodes, 933-1382 Seymour Center (1OR9) 7–9pm

Tues, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 7 pm

SUPPORT GROUPS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA) GROUP FOR SENIORS

Seymour Center (1WG5)

Seymour Center (1WG1)

Any person or family member of a person with a Chronic Disease is welcome to join the group, and is encouraged to participate in the 6-week “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions” course taught quarterly at the Seymour Center. See the Wellness – Special Events section for additional information, or call Dorothy Anderson, 933-1306.

Wed

3 pm

APHASIA - CONVERSATION GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION FOR PEOPLE WITH APHASIA (WG2) Programs are offered through the UNC Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Program for Aphasia and Related Disorders.

Contact Katarina Haley, PhD, CCC-SLP, at 966-9460 or khaley@ med.unc.edu.

Seymour Center (1OR8) 11:15 am

Family members, friends, and people with arthritis are welcome to come and participate in this monthly support group. For information, call Angie Hutto, 408-0307, or Cindy Johnson, 5442021.

Wed, Mar 24 Weaving and Dyeing Techniques

1st Tues: Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 4 – 5:30 pm 3rd Thurs: Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20 2:30 – 4 pm

For more info contact: Walter Mack, President, at 933-5436

Fri, Mar 5 Ripped about Rep: A Photographic Overview with Rosalie Neilson

Central Orange SC (2WG4)

The Late Bloomers meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is intended to help seniors explore their drinking difficulties in an understanding environment that relies on the proven 12-step approach of AA. 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.

ARTHRITIS - CHAPEL HILL ARTHRITIS EDUCATION NETWORK

TRIANGLE WEAVERS ORGANIZATION

March - May 2010

Seymour Center (1WG3) Tues, Apr 13

7 – 8:30 pm

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF CHAPEL HILL FORMERLY KNOWN AS S-H-H-H (SELF HELP FOR THE HARD OF HEARING) (WG6) Call Ruth Miller, 622-8467.

LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH CHRONIC DISEASES SUPPORT GROUP

Seymour Center (1WG7) 1st Tues: Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 1 - 2 pm LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP For more info contact Norma Willhoit, 942-2571.

Seymour Center (1WG8) 1st Tues: Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 10 am NAMI ORANGE COUNTY FAMILY TO FAMILY This group 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 Lisa at LisaFHamill@gmail.com or 9338941. The group is sponsored by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Orange County. More information about NAMI Orange County is available at www.NAMIOrange.org Seymour Center (1WG9) 2nd and 4th Thurs: Mar 11, 25; Apr 8, 22; May 13, 27 6:30–9pm PARKINSON’S DISEASE CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Join family and friends who care for people with Parkinson’s Disease in this group. Share your experiences and learn new skills.

Facilitated by UNC-CH Dept of Neurology. For information, call 968-2087.

Seymour Center (1WG10)

1st Tues: Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 12:30 – 1:30 pm PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

Support group is open to both the person with Parkinson’s and/ or the caregiver. Lunch is served at 12 noon prior to the meeting, which requires a registration. No registration is required for the group meeting.

Seymour Center (1WG11) 1st Tues: Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 1:30 - 3 pm Central Orange SC (2WG12) 4th Wed: Mar 24, Apr 28, May 26 11 am – 12 noon PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: Contact: LuAnn Smith, 843-5307. Call for information.

Binkley Baptist Church (WG13) 1st Wed: Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5 4 – 5 pm PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

PH Association Requests: Patients, family members, friends, and anyone who would like to know more about this incurable disease. You are welcome to

March - May 2010 come and participate in the quarterly meeting of this support group.

For information, call Teresa Remaley Accredo RN, BSN, 1-336-3930555 or call Accredo pharmacy in Greensboro, NC 1-800-866-0566.

Seymour Center (1WG14) Sat, May 1

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

SPOUSE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP This group is for education, support, and fellowship sponsored by UNC Hospice. It is open to adults who have experienced the death of a spouse, whether recently or in the past. Please tell a friend about it. The service is confidential and reassuring. Registration required.

Sessions are limited to 12 people and free to those who attend.

Please call Gail Smith at 218-7995 or email at gwsmith@unch.unc. edu for more info.

Seymour Center (1WG15) Tues, Mar 2 - Apr 20 10am–12pm STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Contact Antje Thiessen, 9668044 or Kelly O’Brien, 966-2029 UNC Wellness Center @ Meadowmont (WG16) 2nd Wed: Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12 1 pm

OTHER CLASSES

Senior Times a legacy. Instructor: Jim O’Connor, MEd (Reading/Language Arts Specialist) Fee: $25 Central Orange SC (2OC1) Thurs, Mar 18 – Apr 22 10 am – 12 noon AARP MATURE DRIVING CLASS Sharpen your skills and learn tips on how to drive safely. Instructor: Joe Geohegan. Fee: $12 for AARP members, and $14 for non-members. Payable at class.

Seymour Center (1OC2) Fri, Feb 26 or Apr 16 9 am – 1 pm Central Orange SC Fri, Apr. 16 9 am - 1 pm CONTAINER GARDENING This is an introduction to container gardening with a demonstration on how to layer plants in a container for the best effect. Gain insight and a list of flowers to create your own in the next class.

Instructor: Carol Hierman Central Orange SC (2OC3) Wed, Apr 14

1 pm

CONTAINER GARDENING CONTINUED Bring your own container, flowers and soil, and create your own container garden to brighten your home. Instructor: Carol Hierman

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tal exercises may be beneficial in warding off the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease and senior dementia.

This course will give the student strategies for solving crossword puzzles and other word puzzles.

Much time will be spent doing New York Times crosswords of varying difficulty, all with the goal of keeping the brain limber. Newcomers are welcome. Instructor: Dr. Stuart Solomon, MA and PhD in Linguistics from UNC,and has competed in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (1OC6) Fridays

10 am - 12 noon

MEMOIR WRITING ASSISTANCE: LEAVING A LEGACY The seminar will focus on the basics needed to create your memoir or life story. The seminar will feature samples, readings, handouts and at-home exercises to guide the process of outlining your “core story.” A follow-up session will give participants an opportunity to share their emerging story. A brochure is available upon request: info@thelastunicorn.com or call 968-8440. Instructor: Gaines Steer, MEd Creative Writing Services and Personal Historian. Fee: FREE, but pre-registration is required.

Central Orange SC (2OC4)

Seymour Center (1OC7)

A BIODIVERSITY POET’S WALK

Wed, Apr 21

Come and experience writing and story-telling fun through a total language/experience emergence.

To heighten awareness (mental and sensory) and pep us up, we start with outdoor strolls, and observing nature. These fun-filled activities stimulate all language processes which we’ll turn into creative writings every time, even for beginners.

Join us as we become evermore aware of our deeper, more harmonious and joyful selves - then write.

You speak it; I record and write it up (for review); and together we edit until you’re satisfied. Each of you will end up with enhanced storytelling and writing skills, and your own oral and written version to share with friends and loved ones -

CREATING A DOCUMENTARY: “SENIOR LIFE IN CHAPEL HILL”

Thurs, Apr 22 Fri, Apr 23

1 pm

The group is finishing their first documentary. If anyone is interested in learning video editing skills you are welcome to come join us. We’re looking for anyone who would like to write, research, tell stories, interview, photograph, video, edit or be enthusiastic volunteers. Facilitators: Darryl and Mary Ann Freedman.

Fee: FREE, but please pre-register.

Seymour Center (1OC5) Fridays

1 pm

EXERCISES FOR THE BRAIN: NEW YORK TIMES PUZZLES & MORE Anecdotal evidence indicates that doing word puzzles and men-

2 - 4 pm or 10 am - 12 noon

Thurs, Apr 29 Follow-up session

2 – 4 pm Participants should plan to attend the Thurs or Fri, not both. Everyone is invited to the follow-up session.

SEYMOUR CENTER BELL CHOIR This activity requires no music ability. Participants only need to be able to see the colors on the cards that are held up by the director and ring their bell as instructed. Each month you will learn and rehearse a variety of songs and perform them at the end of the month. It’s lots of fun and sounds amazing. This class will need a minimum of 6 people, and can

take up to a maximum of 32. Sign up immediately for this exciting class. Instructor: Marcia Cantaluppi, Director of Shaky Bells of the Triangle. Fee: $20 per session Seymour Center (1OC8) Fri., Mar 5-26, Apr 9-30, May 7-28 11 am – 12 noon SPONTANEOUS SENIORS IMPROV TROUPE

Learn to enhance your creativity in a safe environment with our Improv Theater group. This group is affiliated with Seymour Center’s Prime Time Players. Come join us for an afternoon of fun. Leader: Marv Axelrod. Fee: FREE Seymour Center (1OC9) Saturdays

12 noon – 2 pm

STEPHEN’S SOUTHERN STYLE BAKING: THE BREAD SERIES

Join our Johnson Intern, Stephen Nobles, as he kicks off a creative baking series. This awesome series will be taped. The Center will provide all materials.

Tues, Feb 16 Oatmeal, Almond, and Cranberry Cookies Tues, Mar 16

Banana Nut Bread

Tues, Apr 20

Pumpkin Bread

Tues, May 18 Surprise Scone Fee: FREE, but pre-registration is required.

Seymour Center (1OC10) 4:30 - 6:30 pm TELLING YOUR STORY

Join this creative writing group and create a special gift for your family and loved ones. Members will be assigned at-home exercises as well as group participation to help develop your story.

Fee: FREE, but pre-registration is required.

Central Orange SC (2OC11) Tuesdays

3 – 5 pm

TUTORING AND LITERACY CLASSES

This class is for participants who would like to improve their reading and literacy skills. Contact: Orange County Literacy Council at 933-2151 or www.orangeliteracy. org.

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LUNCH AT THE CENTERS

CARRBORO SENIOR PROGRAMMING

Fee: FREE Central Orange SC (2OC12) Thursdays

1 – 3 pm

WOODCARVING Learn the basics of woodcarving taught by Charles Foote, who has been carving for over 30 years. Several of his carvings have been purchased by the National Park Services and the Forest Service. You will be introduced to knife sharpening, grain direction, and safety. The carving kit is included in the class fee.

Fee: $45.

Central Orange SC (2OC13) Tues, Mar 2 – Apr 20 1-2:30pm

Lunch at the Centers The Seymour and the Central Orange Senior Centers serve lunch Monday - Friday at 12 noon. The Senior Lunch program is now operated by the Orange County Department on Aging. Person sixty years of age and older are eligible to eat the daily lunches that are funded by the Older Americans Act federal funds, as well as the Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Orange County Department and United Way. There is no meal charge, but donations are an important part of the program and contributions are voluntary and confidential.

For persons under 60, the cost of the meal is $5. We are enjoying our new caterer, Nantucket Café, who are well known locally for their great food and service.

Spread the word to your friends.

You will definitely want to make a reservation to come eat lunch with us. To make a reservation, call either Center by noon the day before you wish to eat lunch. On the day that you arrive for lunch please stop by the front desk to pick up your lunch ticket.

MELANGE FRIDAYS AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER (1SL1) Join us for lunch at 12 noon and enjoy the special

programs on Melange Fridays.

They will be held in the Great Hall during lunch, unless otherwise stated. (*) – Asterisk means that the event will be held at a different time and/or place.

Mar 6

Trivia with Stephanie Smitherman

Mar 12 Officer Mark Geercken, Chapel Hill Police Mar 19 What’s Happening Next Month at Seymour!

Mar 26 Bingo* Apr 2

HolidayCenter is Closed

Apr 9

Fellowship Luncheon

Apr 16 Piano Music with Frank Wong Apr 23 NC Green Power Apr 30 May 7

What’s Happening Next Month at Seymour!

May Day Celebration at Hargraves Center*

May 14

Short stories with Carolyn

May 21

What’s Happening Next Month at Seymour!

May 28 Bingo* LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES ON THURSDAYS AT CENTRAL ORANGE (2SL2) Prior to lunch at 12 noon, join us for our new Lunch and Learn Series. If you plan to have lunch afterwards please call 245-2015 prior to noon the day before. Series led by Cpl Teresa King with the Hillsborough Police Department.

Thurs, Mar 18 K9 demonstration and video WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT MONTH AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER! This is a way of informing you about the events and socials for the next month. It will serve as a reminder, encourage participation in our wide range of activities, and you’ll be able to ask questions. Your program team who will make the announcements will be Corina Ri-

March - May 2010 ley, Arthelia Hampton or Cydnee Sims. Look for any of them to show up on the selected dates for What’s Happening Next Month! Dates are listed above in Melange Fridays.

LAST TUESDAYS AT THE CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER (2SL3) Programs will take place at 11:30 am in the Ballroom, followed by lunch at 12 noon. Don’t forget to call 245-2015 to register by noon the day before, if you would like to join us for lunch.

Mar 30 Irish Dance Apr 27 Orange County Senior Games Cheerleaders“The Jammers” May 25 Barbershop Quartet

MOVIES SATURDAY MATINEES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER Come and enjoy a good movie and popcorn. Local theaters can’t beat our personal touch!

Please note: Films selected for the following months are Special Interests/ Documentary Films. Hope you enjoy the different genre of films.

Sat, Mar 13

The Cove

In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan lies a shocking secret. Here, the fishermen of Taiji engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins. A few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep it hidden from the world, but the shocking atrocities are just the tip of the iceberg.

Sat, Apr 10 By the People: The Election of Barack Obama Millions saw history made as Barack Obama took the podium on election night. Meet the man who would be president and the dedicated campaign workers who helped get him there in this documentary. See new footage of Pres. Obama behind the scenes, including interviews and candid moments with

family, senior campaign staff, volunteers, reporters, supporters and even opponents.

Sat, May 8 2012

Nostradamus:

It’s a year that many have prophesied will bring a catastrophic end to life as we know it. Many believe that 2012 will mark a major shift in the history of our planet. What is there to substantiate such fears?

Fee: FREE, including popcorn Seymour Center (1M1) 11:30am SENIOR CENTER CINEMA AT THE SEYMOUR – ON TUESDAYS

The movies start at 1 pm. If you’d like lunch before hand, call 968-2070 before noon on Mon to make a reservation. Movie Descriptions available at the Center.

Mar 2 “Mother Wore Tights” Mar 9 “It Happened One Night” Mar 16 “Angel and the Badman” Mar 23 “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” Mar 30 “Baby Boom” Apr 6 “Murphy’s Romance” Apr 13 “The Glenn Miller Story” Apr 20 “McClintock” Apr 27 “Babe” May 4 “Our Vines Have Tender Grapes” May 11 “Kit Kittredge – An American Girl” May 18 “Home Front” May 25 “Meet Me in St Louis” Fee: FREE - including popcorn

Seymour Center (1M2) Tuesdays 1 pm DVD COLLECTION ANNOUNCEMENT: We are collecting DVDs. Please bring in one or two of your favorite DVDs that you’d like shown for our Tues and/ or Sat Cinema series. We will choose our movie selections for the upcoming year based on your favorites. Please let us

March - May 2010 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.

Carrboro Recreation & Parks Department Programs

Senior Times CAROLINA INN LUNCH AND SITE SEEING TRIP This is a local trip right down the road to the Carolina Inn. Enjoy the wonderful buffet lunch with coffee, soda or tea at the Carolina Crossroads Restaurant and many beautiful sites in the area. Lunch and gratuity is included in the price. Fee: $19

All classes will be held at the Wed, Mar 31 10 am – 2 pm Century Center in Carrboro, unless otherwise noted. Call 918-7364 to REYNOLDA GARDENS AND VILLAGE register.

Enjoy a delightful trip to WinBINGO ston-Salem. Our trip will include a Come socialize with your friends visit to the Reynolda Gardens and and enjoy a small snack, while you the Reynolda Village Shops. Please sharpen your mind and maybe bring money for lunch. Fee: $8 even win a prize. Ten games will be played. Please call 918-7364 to reg- Mon, Apr 19 8:30 am – 5 pm ister. Fee: FREE BIG BLOOMERS NURSERY Century Center – Room 2/3 Let’s go visit the one-stop shopping garden store and greenhouse Fri, Mar 26; Thurs, Apr 29; Tues, located in central North Carolina.

May 18 2 - 3:30 pm When you visit us, expect to find one POETRY ON YOUR PLATE of the largest selections of perenniTogether with the Carrboro Cybrary, als, herbs and annuals in the southwe present an evening menu of poets. east United States. Bring money for Bring your dinner and enjoy coffee by lunch. Call 918-7364 to register with Open Eye Café and a cookie or two the Carrboro Recreation and Parks provided by the Carrboro Recreation Department. Fee: $8 and Parks Department. Poets will read Tues, May 4 9:30 am – 2:30 pm from their works, discuss the poetic process and reveal what inspires and moves them to write. Fee: FREE

Golden Trails Series

Century Center – Century Hall Thurs, Apr 15

6:30 pm

POET’S OPEN MIC NIGHT

Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and Open Eye Café the first Tuesday of each month for Poet’s Open Mic Night. This is a night where poets can engage with others and share the power and diversity of poetry. This event is staged to provide the venue for people to celebrate, to share, and to encourage the writing, reading, and listening of poetry. First Tues of each month. Fee: FREE Open Eye Café Carrboro Tues, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4 7–9pm

Day Trips

EBENEZER POINT, JORDAN LAKE, AND ALLEN & SON BBQ Ebenezer Point is the best spot in the Triangle to find rare winter birds. We will hike both the Old Oak Trail, as well as the Ebenezer Church Trail, and will discover a commanding view of the heart of Jordan Lake. Late migrant ducks are possible to see, as well as loons, grebes and gulls so remember to bring your binoculars and dress warmly. Audubon guide Kate Finlayson will supply a spotting scope as well. We will warm up afterwards at Allen & Son BBQ for lunch, Dutch treat. Fee: $4 Tues, Mar 16

10 am – 2 pm

PENNY’S BEND APRIL FOOL’S Trips all leave from the Carrboro WILDFLOWER HIKE Town Hall parking lot.

Welcome the spring with a re-

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juvenating walk through Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve. This 84 acre preserve is a peninsula, bounded on three sides by a bend in the Eno River. Penny’s Bend is managed by the NC Botanical Gardens and supports rare plant species, a distinctive forest and human sculpted open space. We will look for all the early spring wildflowers, including trout lilies, bloodroot, and hepatica. Bring a snack and binoculars! Fee: $4 Thurs, Apr 1

9 am – 1 pm

BIRDS OF SPRING HIKE Our Birding outing to Mason Farm with Audubon Guide Kate Finlayson has become a tradition. Many avian travelers will just be back from the tropics, and we hope to see colorful indigo buntings, summer tanagers, and prairie warblers. This hike is relatively flat and is estimated at 1.5 miles. Bring your Binoculars! Van departs from Carrboro Town Hall at 8:30 am and returns at 12:30 pm. Fee: $4 Fri, May 7

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

CLASSES BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES If you’ve ever wanted to learn ballroom dancing, here’s your opportunity. This 6 week ballroom ‘sampler’ class will introduce the basics of three International style ballroom favorites including waltz, tango, and east coast swing. The class will focus on lead/follow techniques, basic patterns and footwork, rhythm, and ease on the dance floor.

No partner is required. Please wear comfortable footwear that stays on your feet such as dress shoes. Athletic shoes, flip-flops, and sandals are not appropriate. Fee: $70 Century Center - Hall Mon, Apr 12–May 17

7–8:30 pm

MORNING NIA Come and experience the pleasure of Nia, the hottest fusion fitness in mind-body wellness! This special morning Nia for beginning levels will explore basic connection to mind, body and spirit in a non-impact practice that combines dance, martial arts, yoga, and self-healing.

It delivers a safe, effective cardiovascular workout with total body conditioning and personal growth benefits for older adults or those with some physical limitations. Join instructor Kate Finlayson for Nia and experience the joy of movement the body’s way! Fee: $54 Century Center - Hall Mon, Mar 29 – May 24 9 – 10 am YOGA FOR MEN WHO AREN’T FLEXIBLE

Here’s a class designed specifically for men (but women are welcome) that will gradually increase your flexibility, build core strength, and at the same time relieve stress! Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet and bring an exercise mat, blanket or beach towel (some available for class use). Fee: $39 Century Center - Hall Wed, Mar 17–Apr 21 5:30–6:30pm YOGA

The practice of Yoga can help you release tension, stretch and strengthen your body, relax your mind and lift your spirits. Level 1 is for students who are new to yoga or who want a gentle class. Level 2 is designed for continuing students, and those who want a more challenging class. Wear comfortable clothing and bare feet, and bring an exercise mat, blanket or beach towel (some are available for class use).

Century Center - Hall Tues, Mar 16 – Apr 27 Level I (Fee $36) 6 – 7 pm Level II (Fee $46) 7:15 – 8:30 pm

Breakfast with an Expert BOOK RESTORATION: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Carrboro’s own Master Bookbinder, Susan Soleil from The Soleil Bookbindery, will cover the basics of book restoration and provide participants the opportunity to bring their family Bible or any other books that need restoration or repair for evaluation.

Century Center Wed, Mar 10

9:30 – 11 am

NEED HELP FINDING A PLACE TO VOLUNTEER? The RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program provides personal assistance to people at least 55 years of age who want to volunteer in a school, nonprofit or government agency. RSVP also develops and administers volunteer programming of its own where none may exist. www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/RSVPindex.asp Kathy Porter, RSVP Project Director

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Chapel Hill, 27514 PERMIT NO. 48

Senior Times

Friends of the Robert and Pearl Seymour Center 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Address Service Requested

Vicki Hill, Assistant Director Judy Mathias, Senior Education Corps Caroline Wood, Administrative Assistant Call 968-2054 or Email: rsvp@co.orange.nc.us A service of Orange County Dept on Aging, The Corp for National & Community Service, National Senior Service Corps with local support from the Towns of Carrboro & Chapel Hill.

Are you experiencing an Aging Transition?

Orange County Department on Aging/ Aging Transitions Division is designed to provide consultations, counseling, and services to seniors and their families as they face changing health needs, relocations, widowhood, and other age-related issues.

Kate Barrett, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Administrator Latonya Brown, MHSA, Aging Resource & Benefits Specialist Jan Gerard, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & In-Home Care Manager Carolyn Jefferson, RN, BSN, Dementia Outreach Coordinator Shirley Jones, RN, BSN, Service Coordinator, Manley Estates Vibeke Talley, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist & Care Manager Pam Tillett, MSW, Geriatric Social Worker & Care Manager Call 968-2087 and Talk to a Professional

ROBERT AND PEARL SEYMOUR CENTER

CENTRAL ORANGE SENIOR CENTER

2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

103 Meadowland Drive

968-2070

Hillsborough, NC 27278

Open Monday-Thursday 8 am-9 pm Friday 8 am – 5 pm Saturday 8 am – 2 pm

245-2015

Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support of Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation Department and Friends of The Robert and Pearl Seymour Center Robin Bailin, Facility Manager, 968-2058

Open Monday -Friday 8 am – 5 pm Monday and Thursday evenings 5 pm - 9 pm Managed by Orange County Department on Aging with support from the Friends of the Senior Center for Central Orange

Corina Riley, Program Asst. Manager, 968-2080

Dawn Smith, Facility Manager, 245-2021

Rebecca Margolese-Malin, Evening Facility Manager, 968-2070 Jerri Gale, Front Desk Manager, 968-2070

Terry Colville, Senior Center Operations Manager 245-2016, e-mail: tcolville@co.orange.nc.us

Myra Austin, Wellness Coordinator 968-2073, e-mail: maustin@co.orange.nc.us

Myra Austin, Wellness Program 968-2073, e-mail: maustin@co.orange.nc.us

Cydnee Sims, Senior Center Operations Manager 969-3025, e-mail: csims@co.orange.nc.us

Janice Tyler, Senior Centers Administrator 968-2071, e-mail: jtyler@co.orange.nc.us

Janice Tyler, Senior Centers Administrator 968-2071, e-mail: jtyler@co.orange.nc.us TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SEYMOUR CENTER, CALL 968-2070.

Lisa Berley, Front Desk Manager, 245-2015

TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER, CALL 245-2015.

All Senior Centers are closed April 2 for Good Friday and Mon., May 31 for Memorial Day.

OC Web page: www.orangecountync.gov/aging